Tennessee, U.S., Delayed Birth Records, 1869-1909
Mr. Calvin C. Griffin
Funeral services for Mr. Calvin C. Griffin, age 80, of Flintville, TN, who passed away Friday, September 16, 2005 in St. Thomas Hospital, will be conducted Sunday, September 18, 2005 at 11:00 a.m. in the chapel of the Gallant Funeral Home with Rev. John Ben Neal officiating. Burial will follow in Shady Grove Cemetery. Mr. Griffin was a native of Lincoln Co., TN, son of the late Irvin Griffin & the late Gertie Poteet Griffin, a farmer, a WWII Army veteran and a member of the Oak Grove Baptist Church. Along with his parents, Mr. Griffin is preceded in death by 1 daughter: Celia Griffin; 3 brothers: Udo Griffin, Diemer Griffin, Alton Griffin & 1 sister: Eva Sullenger. Survivors include his wife: Opal Clark Griffin of Flintville, TN; 2 sisters: Helen Woodruff of Fayetteville, TN, Nina Sullenger of Lynchburg, TN; 1 brother: Theo Griffin of Tucson, AZ and several nieces and nephews. Visitation with the family will be held Saturday evening from 5 until 8 p.m. at the Gallant Funeral Home.
Mr. David Britton
Funeral services for Mr. David Britton, age 80, of Elora, TN, who passed away Sunday, September 18, 2005 at his residence, will be conducted Wednesday, September 21, 2005 at 2:00 p.m. in the chapel of the Gallant Funeral Home with Elder Loyd Simmons & Elder Harless Hale officiating. Burial will follow in Pleasant Grove Cemetery in Plevna, AL. Mr. Britton was a native of Madison Co., AL, son of the late Sam D. & Virgie Ann Fanning Britton, a farmer and a member of the Primitive Baptist Church. Along with his parents, Mr. Britton was preceded in death by 1 son: Bobby Britton, 1 brother: Jim Britton, & 1 sister: Nan Posey. Survivors include his wife: Alvena Britton of Elora, TN; 1 son: David Glen Britton of Fayetteville, TN; 5 daughters: Nancy Pinton of Huntsville, AL, Angie Fegyo of Flintville, TN, Teresa Howell of Fayetteville, TN, Kathy Saint, Betty Ann Lamb both of Elora, TN; 4 brothers: Robert Britton of Hazel Green, AL, Joseph Britton of Kelso, TN, Rufus Britton of Paint Rock Valley, AL, Charlie Britton of Hazel Green, AL; 4 sisters: Annie Sue Corie of Hazel Green, AL, Rachel Rutledge of Flintville, TN, Vera Murdock, Sara Coble both of Fayetteville, TN; 9 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren. Visitation with the family will be Tuesday evening from 5 until 8 p.m. at the Gallant Funeral Home.
Mr. Willie H. George
Funeral services for Mr. Willie H. George, age 76, of Fayetteville, TN, who passed away Sunday, September 25, 2005 in Huntsville Hospital, will be conducted Wednesday, September 28, 2005 at 1:00 p.m. in the chapel of the Gallant Funeral Home with Bill Ivey officiating. Burial will follow in Gum Springs Cemetery. Mr. George was a native of Lincoln Co., son of the late James Madison & Bessie Gattis George, a farmer, retired from Genesco & the Lee Company, a member of the Camargo Church of Christ and was married to Tennie Aleen Eslick George for 57 years. Along with his parents, Mr. George was preceded in death by 1 son: Donald Herman George in 1980 and 1 brother: Joe D. George in 1995. Survivors include his wife: Tennie Aleen George of Fayetteville, TN; 1 daughter: Cristy Conner & husband: Johnny Conner, Sr.; 2 grandsons: Aaron Madison Jones, Johnny Lee 'J.J.' Connor, Jr.; sister: Anita Anderson of Mulberry, TN; brother: J.L. George of Fayetteville, TN and several nieces and nephews. Visitation with the family will be Tuesday evening from 5 until 8 p.m. at the Gallant Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Gum Springs Cemetery Fund, C/O Mrs. Jewell Sisk, 163 Gum Springs Rd., Flintville, TN 37335.
Mr. Lester W. Mitchell
Funeral services for Mr. Lester W. Mitchell, age 76, of Fayetteville, TN, who passed away Wednesday, September 28, 2005 in Lincoln Medical Center, will be conducted Friday, September 30, 2005 at 1:00 p.m. in the chapel of the Gallant Funeral Home with Pastor Philip Warren officiating. Burial will follow in Wright's Cemetery. Mr. Mitchell was a native of Lincoln Co., TN, son of the late Tullie George Mitchell & the late Lee Eleanor Gatlin Mitchell, a member of the First Assembly of God, Woodmen of the World, set up machines for Amana and would have been married 56 years on December 16, 2005 to Lavada Mitchell. Along with his parents, Mr. Mitchell was preceded in death by 1 son: Fred Douglas Mitchell; 2 grandsons: Patrick & Mitch Bolton & 1 brother: Joe D. Mitchell. Survivors include his wife: Lavada Mitchell of Fayetteville, TN; 2 daughters: Debra A. & Everett Bolton of Dunnellon, FL, Carla & Kenneth Kelley of Fayetteville, TN; son: Mike & Donna Mitchell of Fayetteville, TN; sister: Patty Joyce Andrews of Fayetteville, TN; 6 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren. Visitation with the family will be Thursday evening from 5 until 8 p.m. at the Gallant Funeral Home.
Mr. William 'Bill' D. Leonard
Funeral services for Mr. William 'Bill' D. Leonard, age 75, of Fayetteville, TN, who passed away Thursday, September 29, 2005 in Lincoln Skill Care Center, will be conducted Sunday, October 2, 2005 at 2:00 p.m. in the chapel of the Gallant Funeral Home with Pete Crim officiating. Burial will follow in Stewart Cemetery. Mr. Leonard was a native of Chicago, IL, son of the late Leland & Edith Degan Leonard, was a retired insurance agent, served in the National Guard and was very involved with bluegrass music. He is survived by his wife: Peggy Womack Leonard of Fayetteville, TN; 2 daughters: Nancy Koenig of Darien, IL, Martha Leahy of Milwaukee, WI; 2 sons: Billy Leonard of Darien, IL & Bruce Leonard of Chicago, IL; 1 step-daughter: Brooke Groszek of New Leonex, IL; 2 step-sons: Tommy Krygsheld of Lewisburg, TN & Jeff Adams of Fayetteville, TN; 2 sisters: Nancy Reardon of Champayne, IL and Mary Harsted of Chicago, IL; 5 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren. Visitation with the family will be held Saturday evening from 5 until 8 p.m. at the Gallant Funeral Home.
Mrs. Angie Thornton Neal
Funeral services for Mrs. Angie Thornton Neal, age 38, of Fayetteville, TN, who passed away Friday, September 30, 2005 at her residence, will be conducted Monday, October 3, 2005 at 2:00 p.m. in the chapel of the Gallant Funeral Home with Rev. Bob Corley, Rev. Marvin Bunde and Rev. Van Johnson officiating. Burial will follow in Riverview Memorial Gardens. Mrs. Neal was a native of Lincoln Co., TN, daughter of Maxine Gowan Thornton and the late Richard 'Dick' Thornton, was a member of the First Baptist Church, and was an RN at Lincoln Medical Center. Along with her father, Mrs. Neal was preceded in death by her grandparents: Hiram Maxie & Mary Margaret Mansfield Gowan and R.D. & Mamie Lane Thornton. Survivors include her husband: Keith Neal of Fayetteville, TN; 2 daughters: Hailey Faith Neal & Amber Brianna Grace Neal; 3 sons: Jessie Brenn Allen, Noah Robert Allen, Joshua Blake Neal; mother: Maxine Gowan Thornton; 3 sisters: Vicky Lewis, Melinda Williams and Tammy Van Neste; Mother-In-Law: Shirley & Jerry Albert; several nieces and nephews and several great nieces and nephews. Visitation with the family will be held Sunday evening from 5 until 8 p.m. at the Gallant Funeral Home.
Mrs. Teresa Holt McKin
Funeral services for Mrs. Teresa Holt McKin, age 45, of Fayetteville, TN, who passed away Sunday, October 2, 2005 at her residence, will be conducted Wednesday, October 5, 2005 at 1:00 p.m. in the chapel of the Gallant Funeral Home with Rev. James Holt officiating. Burial will follow in Pleasant Hill Cemetery. Mrs. McKin was a native of Lincoln County, TN, daughter of Rev. James Willard Holt & Christa Lee Kerbo, was a housewife and a member of the Vanntown Church of Jesus. Survivors include her husband: Jacky Wayne McKin of Fayetteville, TN; 2 daughters: Brandi & Wallace Potter and Rachel Moon all of Flintville, TN; 1 step-daughter: Crystal 'Rudy' McKin of Fayetteville, TN; 3 grandsons: J.R. Potter, Tony Potter & Zachary Potter; father and step-mother: Rev. James Holt & Mrs. Judy Holt of Flintville, TN; mother: Christa Lee Kerbo of Hammond, IN; brother: Mike Holt of Flintville, TN; 1 half-sister: Daphne Brandon of Flintville, TN; 1 half-brother: Jeremy Hill of Winchester, TN; 1 niece: Julianne Brandon & 1 nephew: Austin Brandon both of Flintville, TN. Visitation with the family will be Tuesday evening from 5 until 8 p.m. at the Gallant Funeral Home.
Mr. Bobby L. Harmon, Sr.
Funeral services for Mr. Bobby L. Harmon, Sr., age 82, of Swanson Blvd., Fayetteville, TN, who passed away Saturday, October 8, 2005 in Donalson Care Center, will be conducted Monday, October 10, 2005 at 2:00 p.m. in the chapel of the Gallant Funeral Home with Joe Wayne McGee officiating. Burial will follow in Riverview Memorial Gardens. Mr. Harmon was a native of Marshall Co., TN, son of the late Waymon Harmon & the late Sadie Webb Harmon, an auto mechanic, a veteran of the Army, loved fishing, stock care racing enthusiast and collected his grandchildren's memorabilia. Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Gaynell Harmon in 2000. Survivors include 5 daughters: Barbara Stocstill, Vicky Mitchell, & husband: Thomas, Robin Sullivan & husband, Ronnie, Sherry Crabtree & husband, Phillip, April Allen & husband, Rodney all of Fayetteville, TN; 4 sons: Bobby L. Harmon, Jr. & wife, Betty of Fayetteville, TN, Roger Harmon & wife, Judy of Petersburg, TN, Danny Harmon and Wayne Harmon & wife, Margaret all of Fayetteville, TN; 19 grandchildren and 16 great grandchildren. Visitation with the family will be Sunday evening from 5 until 8 p.m. at the Gallant Funeral Home.
Mr. Claudie M. Deal
Funeral services for Mr. Claudie M. Deal, age 85, of Watermill Rd., Flintville, TN, who passed away Sunday, October 9, 2005 at his residence, will be conducted Tuesday, October 11, 2005 at 2:00 p.m. in the chapel of the Gallant Funeral Home with Elders Quoram President Perry Humphrey and Scott Honea officiating. Burial will follow in Pleasant Ridge Cemetery in Franklin Co., TN. Mr. Deal was a native of Moore Co., TN, son of the late Julian Franklin 'Sam' Deal & the late Viola Miles Deal. He was a farmer and a member of the Crystal Ridge Baptist Church. Along with his parents, Mr. Deal was preceded in death by his wife: Maggie Louise Deal; 2 sons: Jimmy Deal & Claudie Wayne Deal ; 1 daughter and son-in-law: Dorothy & W.G. Humphrey. Survivors include: 2 daughters: Barbara Flowe of Flintville, TN, Patsy Webb of Fayetteville, TN; 1 sister: Cora Lee Eddy of Fayetteville, TN; 11 grandchildren, 21 great grandchildren and 2 great-great grandchildren. Visitation with the family will be Monday evening from 5 until 8 p.m. at the Gallant Funeral Home.
Mrs. Bobbie LaRue Oakley
Funeral services for Mrs. Bobbie LaRue Oakley, age 77, of Lewisburg, TN, who passed away Saturday, October 15, 2005 in NHC Lewisburg, will be conducted Monday, October 17, 2005 at 2:00 p.m. graveside in Old Orchard Cemetery with Rev. Paul Woodford and Harold Young officiating with Gallant Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Mrs. Oakley was a native of Marshall Co., TN, daughter of the late Robert Lee Richardson and Dollie Lee Wells Richardson, a secretary for the Davis Stores in Nashville, TN, a member of the Hannahs Gap Baptist Church. Along with her parents, Mrs. Oakley was preceded in death by her husband: Frank Oakley. Survivors include her sister: Genell Rutledge of Lewisburg, TN and several nieces and nephews. Visitation with the family will be Monday beginning at 1:00 p.m. in Old Orchard Cemetery.
