Tennessee, U.S., Delayed Birth Records, 1869-1909
Hurshel Housley
Hurshel Housley age 74 of LaFollette passed away Sept. 30, 2005 at the St. Mary’s Medical Center of Knoxville. He was a member of Barraca Tabernacle. He loved fishing, hunting, gardening and most of all he loved to play jokes on his friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents, James and Ethel Sheppard Housley; son, Michael Housley; brothers, Otha, Danny, and Deleon Housley; sisters, Mary Evans and Roberta Strange.
He is survived by his wife, Mary Ruth Housley of LaFollette; sons, Earnest and Mark Housley of LaFollette, Mitchell Housley of Oak Dale, Matthew Housley of Jacksboro and Timothy Housley of Troy, OH; daughter, Kathy Posey of LaFollette; brothers, Bobby Joe Housley and Jim Housley both of OH, Tony Housley of TX; sisters, Azella McCullah of LaFollette. Yvonnia Morrell of Jacksboro, Estes Owens of Bristol; 15 grandchildren and eight great grandchildren; several nieces, nephews and host of other relatives and friends.
Funeral services were Oct. 3 in Martin Wilson Chapel with Rev. Don Whited officiating. Interment
was in the Woodward Cemetery.
Martin Wilson Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
Rebecca (Becky) Carolyn Goins Meade
Rebecca (Becky) Carolyn Goins Meade, age 54 passed away Oct. 3, 2005 in Greenbush, Maine.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Clifton (Kink) and Margaret Ellison Goins; brothers, Charles Milton, Kenneth and Ronald Goins; sisters, Patsy Goins and Dallis Nelson.
She is survived by her husband, Mark Meade of Maine; daughters, Jolanna Lowe of New Hampshire, Kathryn Meade of Maine; son, Russell Crum of Talbot; granddaughter, Kelly Rayne Crum of Talbot; brothers, Cecil and Danny Goins both of LaFollette; sisters, Ann Russell of LaFollette and Mary Nelson of Lenoir City; many nieces, nephews and a host of other relatives and friends.
A memorial service and internment was held at Woodlawn Cemetery on October 15.
George “Press” Moses
George “Press” Moses, age 81 of Jellico passed away Oct. 13, 2005 at the Jellico Community Hospital.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Millard and Annie Moses; sisters, Blanche Nuckles, Neva Colberg.
He is survived by his wife, June Taylor, son, Randy Moses of Jellico; daughter and son in law, Angela and Jim Johnson; grandchildren, Katie Johnson and Brent Johnson of Jellico; sisters, Virginia Gratton of Cleveland, OH, Ruth Shelley of Williamsburg, KY, Beatrice Moses of Williamsburg, KY, Catherine Catron and husband, Ray of Warren, MI, Jean Cox and husband, Simon of Cleveland, OH, Carolyn Green of Goshen, OH; brothers, Thornt “Blackie” Moses and wife, Evelyn of Cleveland, OH, Doug Moses and wife, Diane of Cleveland, OH; sisters in law, Joyce Fowler of Crossville, Carol Taylor of Jellico, Cherry Asberry and husband, John of Jellico; brother in law, John Taylor of Kettering, OH; a host of other relatives and friends.
Funeral services were Oct. 16 at the Harp Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Lester Cox, Rev. Matt Stanley and Rev. Janus Jones officiating. Interment
was in the Oaklawn Cemetery.
Harp Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
Conley Ruth Price
Conley Ruth Price, age 79, of LaFollette, passed away Oct. 8, 2005. She was born on March 23, 1926, to Charles and Rachel Babb in LaFollette. She accepted Christ and was baptized at an early age at Mt. Zion Church in LaFollette. She was active in Sunday school and church activities. She was educated at LaFollette Colored High School. She earned her diploma in 1941. She continued her education at Tennessee A and I University in Nashville. During her college years she participated in the drama club.
She was the youngest of 10 children and spent much of her time on "the hill" with her siblings. Her father farmed so she helped care for the animals and tended the garden. Mama Rachel kept the girls close to home and outside activities were limited and on rare occasions.
"Mother" as she was lovingly called, by both children and grandchildren, extended herself to each and every one of them. She was always there to provide a word; a smile, a touch or whatever was needed. She dearly loved her children and grandchildren. She happily passed on her most treasured childhood memories to them. She loved listening to Gospel music and caring for the grandchildren.
She retired from Imperial Reading where she worked for over twenty years. She served as President of the Local Union. Everyone admired her and respected her leadership abilities.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Lloyd Price; son, Anthony Cooke; daughter, Ardalia Oliphant; both parents, Charles and Rachel Babb as well as all of her siblings.
She leaves to cherish her memory, two children; her loving daughter, Belinda Thomas of Nashville, loyal and dedicated son, Jeffrey Price of LaFollette; 13 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Her other dedicated, loving daughter, Delphine Houston of Knoxville; four special loving and caring nieces: Emma Andrews of Dayton, OH, Monecia Lytle of San Jose, CA, Marjorie Pittman of Cleveland, OH and Pauletta Washington of Verda, KY; two special nephews; Charles Babb of Lexington, KY and Edward Younge of Detroit, MI; three dedicated and loyal sisters-in-law, Joyce Booker, Ophelia Ingram and Jerry Wilson, all of Cleveland, OH. and a host of other relatives, nieces, nephews and friends who dearly loved her.
Funeral services were held Oct. 14 at the Cross Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Darrly Washington, Rev. Larry Branson and Rev. Melvin Henry officiating. Interment
was in the Sharp Cemetery.
Cross Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
Franklin D. Terry
Franklin D. Terry, age 60 of Roses Creek passed away Oct. 10, 2005 at his home.
He is survived by his wife, Gladys Terry of Roses Creek; brother, Otis Levi Terry of LaFollette; sisters, Betsy Fox of LaFollette, Patsy Geraldine Baird of Stinking Creek; a host of friends.
Funeral services were Oct. 13 at the Harp Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Jimmy Bowman and Rev. Ray Woods officiating. Interment
was in the Terry Cemetery.
Harp Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
Kenneth “Ken” Bruce
Kenneth “Ken” Bruce age 48 of LaFollette passed away on Nov. 8, 2005 in LaFollette. He was a very active member of Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church. He was a loving husband of 26 years and a very devoted father, son, and brother whose life was about God, family, and country. He was a 20year of the U.S. Army Veteran. After completing his active duty career in the U.S. Army, he began his teaching career at Newcomb Elementary School in 1992 and then went to LaFollette Middle School as a teacher, later becoming an assistant principal there. He then became a principal at East LaFollette Elementary School where he remained until accepting the position of assistant principal at Campbell County High School in the year 2000. He touched the lives of everyone he met. He had a wonderful and unique sense of humor and will always be remembered for his one-liners.
He is survived by his wife, Jo Bruce; sons, Christopher and Patrick Bruce; parents, Gene and Beverly Hogarth Bruce all of LaFollette; father- in- law and mother- in- law, Ray and Maxine Bramlett of Jasper, TN; brother and sister- in- law, Greg and Mary Dee Bruce of LaFollette; sister and brother- in- law, Wendy and Mark Montgomery of LaFollette; brother in law and sister in law, Larry and Debbie Bramlett of Jasper, TN; several nieces and nephews and a host of other relatives and friends.
Funeral Mass was held Nov. 12 at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church with Father Joe Campbell officiating. Interment
was in the Campbell Memorial Gardens. Martin Wilson Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
Kenneth E. Coffey
Kenney E. Coffey, age 54 of Hamilton passed away Nov. 2, 2005 as a result of an accident. He was born December 18, 1951 in Jellico the son of Earl E. and Mary E. (Spradlin) Coffey. On August 21, 1971 he married Paula Phelps in Butler County. He was a member of Ben Franklin Lodge No.719 F. & A.M., Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite, Valley of Cincinnati Chapter, York Rite, and the Kentucky Colonels. He will always be known for working hard and helping others. Although he enjoyed many things in his life, nothing could replace the love he had for his family. His wife, children and the rest of his family was his foundation, especially his precious grandsons. He will be greatly missed by everyone.
He is preceded in death by his parents; sisters, Barbara Lee and Shirley Coffey.
He is survived by his loving wife, Paula Coffey; daughters, Jeannie (Jason) Rosser; Melissa (Brian) Kauffman, Laura (Jason) Schulte; grandsons, Quinton and Jake Rosser, and Owen Kenneth Kauffman; brothers, Gene (Fannie), Pete (Geraldine), Albert (Libby), Eddie (Joy) and Jerry (Brenda); sisters, Janice (Bob) Coffey, Reba (Lindell) Kidd, Lottie Ann (Jack) Kidd, and Theresa (Joe) Monroe; devoted friend Mike Cox and family; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were held on Nov. 7 at the Avance Funeral Home and Crematory, 4976 Winton Rd., Fairfield, Ohio, with Dr. Dale French officiating. Burial followed at Hickory Flat Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Shriner’s Burns Institute, 3229 Burnett Avenue, Cincinnati, OH 45229. The family will accept condolences at www.avancefuneralhome.com. Avance Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
Audra Lillian Lambert Davis
Audra Lillian Lambert Davis, age 90 of Speedwell, passed away Nov. 9, 2005 at her home. She was born August 23, 1915 in Claiborne County, a daughter of the late Andrew Cornelius and Matilda Ausmus Lambert. She loved her family and her church, Pleasant Hill Primitive Baptist Church where she had been a member since 1932.
She was preceded in death by her parents; two sons; one great granddaughter; four sisters and three brothers.
She is survived by her husband of 72 years, Elder Albert Davis of Speedwell; daughter,
Faye Hensley and husband, Bob of Speedwell; sons, Paul Davis and wife, Jean of Speedwell, Elder Glen Davis and wife, Barbara of LaFollette, and Wayne Davis of Tazewell; grandchildren, Mike Hensley, Jerry Hensley, Glen Allen Davis, Scott Davis, Robby Davis and Paula Mabelitini; 12 great grandchildren; several nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Funeral services were Nov. 12 at Pleasant Hill Primitive Baptist Church with Elder Larry Anderson and Elder Bill Rhymer officiating. Interment
was in the Ausmus Cemetery. Reece Funeral Home and Valley Chapel was in charge of the arrangements.
