Tennessee, U.S., Delayed Birth Records, 1869-1909
William Glenn Johnson, Jr.
Died: Monday, August 18, 2008
Glenn Johnson, Jr. passed away on August 18, 2008 at age 59. After attending college, he served in the US Army Reserve initially as a paratrooper and then as a parachute rigger for a period of seven years. As a civilian, his many achievements were in the lighting field where he was a Corporate partner with Factory Sales Agency, Inc. and planned, along with his partners, the lighting for Ryman Auditorium, Shelby Street Bridge, Demonbreun Street Bridge, Monroe/Carell Vanderbilt Children’s Hospital, Country Music Hall of Fame, the Convention Center, LP Field Arena and many other venues. His humanitarian works were being a major fundraiser with Special Olympics serving on the Board of Directors, the first Sara Lee Golf Classic, the Nashville Golf Classic and Cumberland Heights where he was named Volunteer of the Year.
Survivors include mother Billie Baggett Roney of Hermitage; sister: Kendy (Dwight) Staggs of Hermitage; brothers: Kevin (Sheron) Johnson of Hendersonville and Bruce (Michele) Johnson of Augusta GA; step-mother: Lucy Johnson of Augusta GA; many loving aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by father Glenn Johnson Sr., grandparents Willie and Lillie Johnson of Lebanon, and Jesse and Clara Baggett of Old Hickory.
A Memorial Service will be scheduled at a later date. In lieu of flowers, please make memorial donations to Glenn’s favorite charities: Cumberland Heights (8283 River Rd, Nashville TN 37209), Special Olympics of TN Inc (1900 12th Ave South, Nashville TN 37203), and Able Youth (4316 Prescott Rd, Nashville TN 37204).
John Allen Earheart
Died: Saturday, May 17, 2008
EARHEART, Sr., John Allen, 60, Mt. Juliet, passed away May 17, 2008. Mr. Earheart is preceded in death by parents, Alvin and Johnnie Earheart; brothers, Doyle Earheart and Paul Earheart. He is survived by his wife of 35 years, Darlene Earheart; son, John Earheart, Jr.; daughters, Michelle (Jerry) Garrett and Lisa Earheart; grandson, Joseph Garrett. Mr. Earheart was a loving person and enjoyed racing cars and working on his farm. He was a US Army Veteran. Funeral service for Mr. Earheart will be Tuesday, May 20th at 2 pm at Sellars Funeral Home at Mt. Juliet with Pastor Mark Rager officiating. Interment
will follow the services at Jackson-Thompson cemetery in Mt. Juliet. Pallbearers are: Jerry Kirkwood, Bill Owens, Kenny Kingston, John Earheart, Jr., Junior Duncan, Jammie Toler, and Lisa Earheart. Honorary Pallbearers are: Jerry Garrett and Billy Jackson. Visitation with the family will be Monday, May 19th from 4-8 pm and Tuesday, May 20th from 12 noon until service. Memorial contributions may be made to the Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt, Gift Records, VU Station B 357727, Nashville, TN 37235-7727 or online at www.vanderbiltchildrens.com Arrangements by SELLARS FUNERAL HOME AT MT JULIET, 2250 N. Mt. Juliet Rd, Mt. Juliet, TN 37122, 615-758-5459
Leroy "Chief" Youngs
Died: Saturday, August 2, 2008
Mr. Leroy Youngs passed away on August 2, 2008 at age 61. He was owner of Absolute Protection, a private security company, and was formerly a member of law enforcement with Davidson County. He was a member of the American Legion, the VFW, and the FOP. The family will be accepting friends at Sellars Funeral Home in Lebanon on Sunday, August 3, 2008 from 4-8 p.m., on Monday from 2-8, and on Tuesday from 10 a.m. until service. The chapel service, conducted by Brother Danny Sellars, is 1 p.m. Tuesday, August 5, 2008. Interment
in Cedar Grove cemetery. Family and friends will serve as Pallbearers. Honorary Pallbearers: Davidson County Sheriffs Department and the employees of Absolute Protection.
Survivors include two children, Angela Dekker and Devin Youngs, both of Lebanon; step-daughter: Dana (Steve) Chapman of Lebanon; step-son: Chuck (Stephanie) Henley of Lebanon; mother: Kay Taylor of Murfreesboro; grandchildren: Rain Wester, Trace Youngs, Lexi Dekker, Chance Pettit, Benjamin Pettit, A.J. Pettit, Tucker Chapman, Eden Henley, and Major Henley; and special friend: Sandra Youngs of Lebanon. He is preceded in death by father James Taylor.
Roskam, Virginia E.
Died: Tuesday, January 20, 2009
Virginia Roskam, age 83, passed away peacefully at her home with her family present on January 20, 2009. She was born on June 22, 1925 in Gotebo, OK, the oldest of six children. Her family moved to San Diego CA when she was fourteen after the Great Depression and Dust Bowl. She moved to Tennessee with her husband Frank. She was retired from the Baptist Sunday School Board (LifeWay).
She was preceded in death by her husband Frank F. Roskam, Jr., father Earl Van Deventer, mother Mary Francis Van Deventer, sister Peggy Isbell, sister Vivian “Jane” Young, daughter Linda “Joyce” Baskin, daughter Sue E. Gattis, grandson Jon Gattis, granddaughter Michelle Malley, and grandson Randy Malley.
She was the beloved mother of six children, 15 grandchildren, and 25 great-grandchildren. She is survived by her brother Jess (Sharon) Van Deventer of National City CA; sisters: Linda Bennett of Chula Vista CA and Paula (Gary) Yakel of Spring Valley CA; daughters: Mary Kay Smith, Nancy Graham and Gail Orrand, all of Lebanon TN; son: Frank “Eddie” (Cindy) Roskam, also of Lebanon TN; devoted grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews.
The family will be receiving friends at Sellars Funeral Home in Lebanon on Thursday, January 22, 2009 from 2-8 p.m. and on Friday from 11 a.m. until service. The chapel service, conducted by Brother Donald Owens, 1 p.m. Friday, January 23, 2009. Interment
in Cedar Grove cemetery.
The family wishes to thank Avalon Hospice Staff, particularly nurses Myla and Julie, for the great comfort and care they provided to our mother and family the last six weeks. Sellars Funeral Home, Lebanon TN, 615.444.9393.
Brian Kingery
Died: Wednesday, March 11, 2009
WILSON COUNTY - KINGERY, Brian, age 42 of Mt. Juliet, TN passed away March 11, 2009 in Kansas City, MO of pneumonia. Brian was born in Macon, GA to parents, Andrew Kingery and Hardie Jo Cornwell (Kingery) Rossitter. His family moved to Mt. Juliet in 1970. He graduated from Mt. Juliet High School in 1985, then attended college at Middle Georgia College in Cochran, GA. He was preceded in death by grandparents, Andrew & Delores Kingery and Joel Hardy Cornwell. He is survived by mother, Jo (James) Rossitter; father, Andrew (Joanne) Kingery; brothers, Drew Kingery of Savannah, GA, and Miles Erb of Hermitage, TN; sisters, Lynn Sanders of Mt. Juliet, TN and Lisa Kingery of Augusta, GA; grandmother, Allie Mae Cornwell of Americus, GA; and nieces & nephews, Morgan, Hardy and Elijah Moss, Kristen and Andrew Kingery, and Esther Erb. Funeral services will be held Saturday, March 14th at 2 pm at Sellars Funeral Home at Mt. Juliet with Bro. Danny Sellars officiating. Interment
will follow the service at Mt. Juliet Memorial Gardens with Miles Erb, Jamie Brown, Woody Cornwell, Hardy Moss, Mark Cornwell, and Drew Kingery serving as pallbearers. Visitation with the family will be Saturday, March 14th from 12 noon until time of service. Memorial contributions may be made to Vanderbilt AIDS Research Fund, Vanderbilt Medical Center, Gift Processing Office, PMB 407727, 2301 Vanderbilt Place, Nashville, TN 37240-7727 or TN Lions Charities, Inc., MTLSS Sight Services, 505 Fesslers Lane, Nashville, TN 37210-2814. Arrangements by SELLARS FUNERAL HOME AT MT. JULIET, 2250 N. Mt. Juliet Road, Mt. Juliet, TN 37122, 615-758-5459
Maddox, Euvema
Died: Friday, March 13, 2009
Lucy Maddox, age 85, passed away suddenly of natural causes on March 13, 2009. The family will be accepting friends at Sellars Funeral Home in Lebanon on Sunday, March 15, 2009 from 2 p.m. until service. The Memorial Service is 3 p.m. Sunday.
Survivors include children: Doylebert “Bubba” (Debby) Maddox, Steve Maddox, and Gary (Danita) Maddox; 3 grandchildren: Sheena Maddox, Shelley Maddox, and Dustin Maddox; and 2 great-grandchildren: Rain Williams and Kaya Williams. Sellars Funeral Home, Lebanon TN, 615.444.9393.
James Newton Finley, Sr.
Died: Sunday, November 30, 2008
DAVIDSON CO. - FINLEY, James Newton, age 77 of Hermitage passed away November 30, 2008 at the VA hospital in Nashville. He is preceded in death by parents, Robert E. Finley, Sr. and Sarah Barber Finley. He is survived by wife of 55 years, Patricia Harris Finley ;Daughter, Deborah (Rick) Clifford; sons, James Finley Jr.; Ken (Julie) Finley; grandchildren; Joshua Finley, Madison Finley, Harris Finley and Julia Kate Finley; brother, Robert (Kathy) Finley Jr. ; sister, Nancy (Dave) Vaughan and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. He graduated from Hillsboro High School and the University of the South. He was a member of St. Philip’s Episcopal Church where he was a very active member. Jim retired from Nashville Wire Products where he served as an accountant. Funeral services will be held Thursday, December 4th at 11:00a.m. at St. Philip’s Episcopal Church, with The Rev. Vicki Burgess and The Rev. Patrick Soule officiating. Visitation will follow at the church. Memorial contributions made be made to St. Philip’s Episcopal Church, 85 Fairway Drive, Nashville, Tn. 37214. Arrangements by SELLARS FUNERAL HOME AT MT. JULIET, 2250 N. Mt. Juliet Rd, Mt. Juliet, Tn. 37122
McDaniel, Robert Allan
Born: Wednesday, December 31, 1969 - Died: Saturday, January 24, 2009
Robert McDaniel passed away on January 24, 2009 at age 50. The family will be accepting friends at Sellars Funeral Home in Lebanon on Tuesday, January 27, 2009 from noon until service. The Memorial Service, conducted by Brother Mike Reid, is 2 p.m. Tuesday. Pallbearers: Chuck Akemon, Jordan Riker, Gordon Storke, Charles McDaniel, Michael Storke, and Zachary Storke.
Survivors include wife Carol Watson McDaniel of Carthage; 3 children: Rae Dawn McDaniel (Jordan) Riker of Gallatin, Courtney Hansen of Smith County, and Daniel Hansen of Lafayette; sisters: Linda (Chuck) McDaniel and Patti Burnett of Gallatin; grandchild: Crimson Nevaeh Dawn Riker; father-in-law: Ray Watson of Lebanon; sister-in-laws: Janet (Michael) Presley of Carthage and Melanie (Steven) Young of Lebanon; nephews and nieces: Gordon Storke, Charles McDaniel, Melissa Reel, Michael Storke, and Zachary Storke. He is preceded in death by father Al McDaniel and mother Sue Goforth McDaniel. Sellars Funeral Home, Lebanon TN, 615.444.9393,
Hazel Martin Harshaw
Died: Thursday, April 3, 2008
HARSHAW, Hazel Martin, 75, passed away on April 3, 2008. Ms Harshaw was owner of Hazel’s Flea Market and Tanning Salon for 30 years. She also taught ceramics classes at Hazel’s Ceramics. Ms Harshaw was an active member of Green Hill Church of Christ. She was a loving mother and caregiver. Ms Harshaw was preceded in death by husband of 50 years, Charles Harshaw; parents, John & Nora Martin; son, Johnny Harshaw; and sister, Marie Dillard. She is survived by son, Terry (Barbara) Harshaw of Madison, TN; daughters, Pamela (Ken Adams) Harshaw of Mt. Juliet, TN and Tammy (Tori) Lamberth of White House, TN; sister, Dot (Harry) Goot of Lebanon, TN; 8 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren; and good friend, J. L. Whited of Lebanon, TN. Funeral services will be held Sunday, April 6th at 2 pm at Green Hill Church of Christ with Bro. August Ruff officiating. Interment
will follow the services at Mt. Juliet Memorial Gardens. Pallbearers: Tony Waffird, John Sykes, Dallas Harshaw, Alex Kotarlis, Charles Kotarlis, Kenneth Honeycutt, Phil Cunningham, Roger Dale Wade. Visitation with the family will be on Saturday, April 5th from 1 – 8 pm at Sellars Funeral Home at Mt. Juliet and 1 hour prior to service on Sunday at the church. The family would like to extend a special thanks to the members of the Green Hill Church of Christ for the love shown to Ms Harshaw during her sickness. Make memorials to the Green Hill Church of Christ, P. O. Box 756, Mt. Juliet, TN 37121 in memory of Mrs. Hazel Harshaw. Arrangements by SELLARS FUNERAL HOME AT MT JULIET, 2250 N. Mt. Juliet Rd, Mt. Juliet, TN 37122, 615-758-5459, Obituary Line 615-758-8818.
The most beautiful things in the world are not seen or touched. They are felt with the heart.
Clair Suddarth
Died: Monday, September 8, 2008
Mr. Clair Suddarth, age 51, passed away suddenly at his home on September 8, 2008. The family will be accepting friends at Sellars Funeral Home in Lebanon on Thursday, September 11, 2008, from 4 p.m. until service. The Memorial Service, conducted by Brother Russ Stephens, is 7 p.m. Thursday. In lieu of flowers, please make memorial contributions in Clair’s name to your favorite charity.
Survivors include father George W. Suddarth of Lebanon; siblings: Dr. Wes (Pat) Suddarth of Lebanon and Linda (John) Aufderhar of Huntsville AL; and nephews: Wesley M. Suddarth of Lebanon, Mike Miller and David Miller, both of Huntsville AL. He is preceded in death by mother Hilda Suddarth. Sellars Funeral Home, Lebanon TN, 615.444.9393.
Gail Hendrix Starrett
Died: Thursday, December 11, 2008
DAVIDSON COUNTY - STARRETT, Gail Hendrix, age 59 of Nashville, TN passed away December 11, 2008. Preceded in death by father, Thomas L. Hendrix. Survived by mother, Mary Alice Hazel Hendrix; daughter, Christy (Danny) McCrary King; son, Scott (Tammy) Hutchins; brother, Bill (Rebecca) Hendrix; sisters, Sandra Hendrix Anderson and Barbara Hendrix Johnson; and 7 grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Sunday, December 14th at 2pm at Sellars Funeral Home at Mt. Juliet with Bro. August Ruff officiating. Interment
will follow the service at Mt. Juliet Memorial Gardens with Adam Hendrix, Danny King, DJ King, Richard Kendall, Randall Kendall, Dale Anderson and Marshall Anderson serving as pallbearers. Visitation with the family will be Saturday, December 13th from 2-8 pm and Sunday, December 14th from 12-2 pm. Arrangements by SELLARS FUNERAL HOME AT MT JULIET, 2250 N. Mt. Juliet Road, Mt. Juliet, TN 37122, 615-758-5459
Eddie L. Holloway
Born: Monday, January 18, 2038 - Died: Tuesday, October 7, 2008
HOLLOWAY, Eddie L, age 72, passed away October 7, 2008. He was preceded in death by parents, Clyde and Clara Holloway; brothers, Gene Holloway, Billy Holloway, , and Daniel Fredrick; sisters, Rosie Anderson and Clydine Overstreet. He is survived by sisters Ann Hall of Joelton, Essie Scales of Murfreesboro, Elizabeth Rhodes of Parson, Betty Brown of Murfreesboro, Belva Warrick of Smyrna; brother, Bennie Holloway of Lindon; children, Joyce (Daniel) Ferguson of Hendersonville, Janice (Barry) Skinner of Lavergne and Tim Holloway of Brentwood; 6 grandchildren, 3 great-grandchildren and many bluegrass musicians and friends. Mr Holloway enjoyed playing bluegrass music and also enjoyed gardening. Funeral services for Mr. Holloway will be Saturday, October 11th, 11:00am at Sellars Funeral Home, Mt. Juliet. Interment
will be at Mt. Juliet Memorial Gardens. Visitation with the family will be Thursday, Oct. 9th, 6-9 pm, Friday, Oct. 10th, 10 am-8pm and Saturday, Oct. 11th, 8 am till time of service. Family and friends will serve as pallbearers. A special thank you to Dr. Robert Christanberry, and Dale, for being a loving and caring friend. Arrangements by SELLARS FUNERAL HOME AT MT. JULIET, 2250 N. Mt. Juliet Rd, Mt. Juliet, Tn. 37122, (615) 758-5459
Allen, Shirleena Ann
Born: Wednesday, November 24, 1971 - Died: Tuesday, December 9, 2008
Sherry Allen passed away on December 9, 2008 at age 37. The family will be accepting friends at Sellars Funeral Home in Lebanon on Friday, December 12, 2008 from 4-8 p.m. and on Saturday from 10 a.m. until service. The Memorial Service, conducted by Chaplain Michael Reid, is 3 p.m. Saturday, December 13, 2008. Memorial donations may be made in the name of Sherry Allen at Regions Bank.
Survivors include husband Charles Allen of Hartsville; grandfather: J.L. Paxton of Wolfforth TX; uncles: Bruce (P.J.) Paxton of Midland TX, Barry (Kay) Paxton of Brownfield TX, Jerry Paxton of August GA, and James Jackson of Brownfield TX; aunt: Retha Jackson of Brownfield; and numerous friends and family. She is preceded in death by parents Buddy and Barbara Paxton Johnston, and grandparents Riley and Elsie Jackson, and Shirley Paxton. Sellars Funeral Home, Lebanon TN, 615.444.9393.
Chamizo, Mildred Allen
Born: Monday, January 18, 2038 - Died: Wednesday, September 17, 2008
A Memorial Service for Mrs. Mildred will be 2 p.m. on Wednesday, October 22, 2008 at Sellars Funeral Home in Lebanon with the Reverend Kenneth Tramel and Bishop A.J. Valentine officiating. Visitation will be Wednesday from 11 a.m. until service. Interment
in Cedar Grove cemetery will immediately follow the service. Mrs. Mildred, age 92, passed away Friday, October 17, 2008 at University Medical Center. She is preceded in death by her parents, J.E. and Alberta Allen, sister Margaret Lannom, and husband Al Chamizo.
Survivors include brother Jimmy (LaVelle) Allen; niece: Polly Stallings; nephew: Zack Allen of Knoxville; great-niece: Kim (Yochi) Kyori and Shawna (Mark) Jones, both of WI; great-great nieces: Katie Nixon and Kelsey Jones; and great-great nephews: Kamron Kyori and Christopher Jones.
Mrs. Mildred owned Allen’s Market for many years. She also owned and operated Park Avenue Florist for the last 35 years. She was a member of the FTD Teleflora and the Chamber of Commerce. As a hobby, she raised Grand Champion Schnauzer dogs and collected antique furniture and dolls. Honorary Pallbearers: Billy Rogers, Wayne Blackburn, Bill Dodson, Dr. Joe Bryant, Randy Trammell, Louise Simmons, Marlene Purdum, Jimmy Thomas, Haywood Barry, Dana Corder, Martha Seay, and Teresa Odom. Make memorials in honor of Mrs. Mildred to County K-9 Pet Resort (116 Rocky Road, Lebanon TN) and the American Cancer Society (2000 Charlotte Ave, Nashville TN 37203).
Opal Irene Thurman
Died: Tuesday, January 20, 2009
WILSON COUNTY - THURMAN, Opal Irene, age 90 of Lebanon passed away January 20, 2009. Preceded in death by parents, Don and Sara Moss; grandson, Troy Russell; and numerous brothers and sisters. Survived by son, Carlton (Irene) Thurman; daughters, Vivian (John) Denny and Carrah Russell; niece, Gladys Driver; nephew, Marshall Agee; 8 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren. Funeral service will be held Saturday, January 24th at 11 am at Sellars Funeral Home at Mt. Juliet with Bro. Lloyd Gale officiating. Interment
will follow the service at Hermitage Memorial Gardens. Visitation with the family will be Friday, January 23rd from 2 – 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, 615-758-5459
Elaine Marie Pister
Died: Monday, December 15, 2008
WILLIAMSON COUNTY - PISTER, Elaine Marie, age 67, passed away December 15, 2008 and went to her eternal home to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. She was born in Priest River, ID and was a graduate of Moxee High in Moxee, WA. She moved to Brentwood, TN in 1978. She was member of the Grand Ole Doll Club for 20 years. She loved her dogs and dolls. Mrs. Pister was preceded in death by son, Donald Eugene Pister. She is survived by husband, Larry Eugene Pister; granddaughters, Savannah and Rachel Pister; brother, Jay Crist; sister, Shirley Pride; two dear friends and Earth angels, Janice Owen and Betty Perry; and one very special person to us, Jan Bernardini. Funeral service for Mrs. Pister will be held Thursday, December 18th at 2pm at Sellars Funeral Home at Mt. Juliet with Ann Taylor Owen officiating. Interment
will follow the service at Mt. Juliet Memorial Gardens with family and friends serving as pallbearers. Visitation with the family will be Thursday, December 18th from 12 noon to 2pm. Arrangements by SELLARS FUNERAL HOME AT MT JULIET, 2250 N. Mt. Juliet Road, Mt. Juliet, TN 37122, 615-758-5459
