Tennessee, U.S., Delayed Birth Records, 1869-1909
William Thompson
11/30/2003
Thompson, William “Bill”, age 77, of South Knoxville, passed away at home on Sunday, November 30, 2003. He was a member of New Hopewell Baptist Church. He was an avid sportsman, baseball player, and coached minor league baseball in years past in the Knoxville area. Preceded in death by brother, Elmer; sisters, Annie Maples and Mary Nell Hale.
Survivors
Wife, Lillian Thompson; sons, Wayne and Ricky Thompson; daughter, Charlotte Thompson; several nieces and nephews; special relatives and friends, James and Joyce Hale; David Maples; Polly, Patsy, Spookie, Gary Thompson, Linda Hale, Johnny and Bonnie Pierce and Mike Creswell.
Service
Funeral service 1:00 PM Thursday, New Hopewell Baptist Church. Interment
will follow at the church cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM Wednesday at Berry Funeral Home, Chapman Highway.
Earl Clifton White
11/29/2003
White, Earl C., age 85, of South Knoxville, passed away on Saturday, November 29, 2003 at Baptist Hospital. He was a veteran of the United States Army serving during World War II. He was retired from the Knox County Sheriff’s Department as a process server.
Survivors
Son, Hugo White of El Paso, Texas; brothers, Ray F. White, Roy G. White and wife Mavis; sister, Helen Weals; special nephew, Larry White; several nieces and nephews; and a host of friends.
Service
Family and friends will meet at Tennessee Veterans Cemetery
Thursday at 11:30 AM for graveside services, Ministers Richard Gasser and Jeremy Baseman officiating. Full military honors will be conducted by East Tennessee Veterans Honor Guard. Arrangements by Berry Funeral Home, Chapman Highway.
Bradley Loy
12/3/2003
LOY, BRADLEY MORRIS, age 39, of Fountain City, passed away Wednesday, December 3, 2003 at St. Mary’s Hospital. He was an employee of Luna Construction Co. Preceded in death by father, Sidney Loy.
Survivors
Survived by wife Susan Loy; step-son, Joshua Waller; step-daughters, Rachel and Kirby Veals; mother, Jean Loy Keeney; brother and sister-in-law, Darrell and Debbie Loy; sister and brother-in-law, Kimra and Doug Merritt and several nieces, nephews, and many other friends.
Service
Funeral service 2:30 P.M. Saturday at Lynnhurst-Greenwood Chapel with Rev. Terry Kirby officiating. Interment
will be at Greenwood Cemetery. Pallbearers: Matthew Loy, Carl Bailey, Johnny Bailey, Richard Bailey, Grant Luna, and Aaron Blankenship. The family will receive friends from 1:30 to 2:30 P.M. Saturday before the service at LYNNHURST-GREENWOOD CHAPEL OF BERRY FUNERAL HOME 2300 W.Adair Dr. lynnhurstchapel.com
Jason Christopher Tylor Lawrence
12/2/2003
Lawrence, Jason Christopher Tylor was born
November 28, 2003 at Fort Sanders Regional Hospital to his proud parents Krista Easley and Jason Lawrence. He passed away December 2, 2003 surrounded by his family and dedicated nurses and doctors in the NICU at Children’s Hospital. Jason was preceded in death by his great-grandmother, Aileen Hundley; great-grandfather, Jimmy Lawrence; his cousins, Jason Hileman, Courtney Estes and Timothy Rhinehart.
Survivors
Proud parents Krista Easley and Jason Lawrence. He is the first grandchild of Johnny and Melissa Easley, Sandy and George Western, and Darrell Lawrence. He will also be greatly missed by his uncles and aunt; Christopher and Chelsey Easley and Brian Lawrence; great-great aunt Mamie Rhinehart; great-grandparents, James and Shirley Taylor, Martha and Darrell Brown, Phyllis and Richard Coffey. Jason will be sadly missed by his many great-aunts and uncles and many cousins. We would like to thank all the family and friends who gave their support and prayers. We would like to express our gratitude to all of Jason’s doctors and nurses for the amazing care they showed our baby Jason. God blessed our lives for a short time with his gift of Jason. That time was priceless. Jason will always be in our hearts and loved by all. Jason bloomed on Earth and will blossom in Heaven.
Service
Graveside service 1:00 PM Saturday at Mt. Olive Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Brian Lawrence and Christopher Easley. The family will receive friends from 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM Friday at Berry Funeral Home, Chapman Highway.
Edna Keck
12/3/2003
KECK, EDNA LEE, age 80, of Knoxville, went to be with the Lord, Wednesday, December 3, 2003, after a brief illness. She was a long time member of West Lonsdale Baptist Church and recently attended Island Home Baptist Church. Preceded in death by husband, Carl C. Keck; brothers, Roy, Virgil, Leonard, Earl, and Roger D. Cox; sisters, Voneda Stanley, Thressia Nelson, and Pearl Cox.
Survivors
Survived by four sons, Donald and wife Linda of Danville, KY. , Roger and wife Gayle, David and wife Kathy, and Robert and wife Jill all of Knoxville; six grandchildren, Donna Sue Kidd,Tim Keck, David Wayne Keck, John Michael Scott, Robin Keck, and Kellie Keck; and six great-grandchildren; brother, Herman E. Cox.
Service
Funeral service 8 P.M. Friday, at Lynnhurst-Greenwood Chapel with Rev. Bruce Robinson officiating. Interment
will be 10 A.M. Saturday at Greenwood Cemetery. Pallbearers: Mark Medley, Dennis Medley, Thomas Bethea, Darrell Kidd, Tim Keck, and David Wayne Keck. The family will receive friends from 6-8 P.M. Friday, before the service at the LYNNHURST-GREENWOOD CHAPEL, 2300 W. Adair Dr. lynnhurstchapel.com
H. C. Lane, Jr.
12/3/2003
Lane, H.C., Jr., age 80, of South Knoxville, went to be with the Lord, Wednesday, December 3, 2003 at Baptist Hospital. He was retired from Swan’s Bakery with 48 years of service. He was on the first live TV show in Knoxville, playing the guitar with Jim Early and the Westerneers. He played in various groups over the years. Preceded in death by parents, Harry and Evelyn Lane; stepmother, Nell Lane; brothers, George Ruble, Howard Ruble and Arlie Lane; sisters, Edna Mynatt, Bonnie Lawson and Inez Gentry; daughter-in-law, Bonnie Lane; son-in-law, Allen Hart.
Survivors
Loving and devoted wife of 64 years, Marie Lane; son, Don R. Lane; daughters, Betty Sue Hart and Melody Fife and husband, Dennis; 3 grandsons; 1 granddaughter; 4 great-grandchildren; brother-in-law, James McNish and wife, Josephine; several nieces and nephews.
Service
Funeral service 8:00 PM Friday, Berry Funeral Home Chapel, with Rev. Harry Mynatt and Rev. Bill Mynatt officiating. Family will meet at Woodlawn Cemetery
at 1:00 PM Saturday for graveside services. Honorary pallbearers will be Donnie Lane, Todd Fife, Chad Fife, Deno Ernest, Bud Stansberry and Robert Nicholson. The family will receive friends from 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM Friday at Berry Funeral Home, Chapman Highway.
Moneva Goodman
12/15/2003
Goodman, Moneva, of Knoxville, passed away Monday, December 15, 2003. She was a resident of Hillcrest West for 6 years. She was a retired beautician for many years associated with Blecker Beauty Shops of Chicago and later owned and operated The Beauty Garden on Church Street.
Survivors
Sister, Audrey Jernigan of Knoxville; brother, James Goodman of Harriman; 3 nephews and 2 nieces.
Service
Family and friends will meet at Woodlawn Cemetery
on Friday for 1:00 PM graveside services with Rev. Mason Goodman officiating. Arrangements by Berry Funeral Home, Chapman Highway.
Ruth Anna Fields
12/16/2003
Fields, Ruth Anna, age 82, of South Knoxville, returned to God and her heavenly home on Tuesday, December 16, 2003. Ruth was born
in Knoxville on April 16, 1921 to Roy and Jama Lindsey. She was a life long member of Immanuel Baptist Church where she taught Sunday School. She was retired from Knox County Schools after 30 years, most of those years spent at Vestal and Mt. Olive Schools. She loved gardening and was known in her neighborhood for her beautiful flowerbeds. Ruth was a devoted and loving wife and mother. She was preceded in death by her devoted husband of 62 years, James A. Fields and four of her siblings.
Survivors
Eight children: daughters and sons-in-law, Barbara and Bill Voight of Seymour, Sandy and James Watkins of North Carolina, Kathy and Carl Roberts of Corryton, Ruthie and Bob Garner of Sevierville; sons and daughters-in-law, Jerry of Idaho, James R. (Butch) and Sharon of Knoxville, Bob and Carol of Knoxville, Michael and Gail of North Carolina; 19 grandchildren; 26 great-grandchildren; sisters, Doris Triplett, Helen Sayne; and brother, Roy Lindsey. The family wishes to express special thanks to Shannondale of Maryville Healthcare Center staff and Chaplains Dixie Petrey and Rob Williamson.
Service
Funeral service 11:00 AM Friday at Immanuel Baptist Church, Dr. George Hollander officiating. The body will lie in state from 10:00 AM until 11:00 AM prior to the service. Interment
will follow at Sherwood Memorial Gardens. Pallbearers will be grandsons: Arthur Fields, Gary Holliday, Michael Garner, Douglas Roberts, Bobby Fields, Chad Garner and Brian Watkins. The family will receive friends from 6:00 PM until 8:30 PM Thursday at Berry Funeral Home, Chapman Highway.
Edward Dillman
12/19/2003
Dillman, Edward L., age 66, of Knoxville passed away Friday December 19, 2003 at St. Mary’s Hospital. He was a member of New Hope Presbyterian Church of Knoxville and was a disabled U.S. Army Veteran of the Korean Conflict. He was a retired self-employed carpenter. He was preceded in death by parents, Joseph Glenn and Lillie Gray Coe Dillman.
Survivors
Survivors include wife, Ann Dillman; daughters, Melanie Knight and husband, Garry of Oklahoma City, OK; Dawn Ferrell and husband, Robert of Alpharetta, GA; son, Edward Dillman, Jr., Long Island, NY; step-children, David Byrom and wife, Joana of Brooklyn, NY, Eric Byrom and wife, Amy of Williston Park, NY; and Lisa Johnson and husband, Hal of Knoxville, 10 grandchildren; brother, Garold Dillman and wife, Patti of Blountville, TN; sisters, Juanita Blevins and husband, Their of Marion, VA; Sandra Whitely and husband, Edward of Marion, VA; several nieces and nephews.
Service
Funeral service will be conducted Sunday 3:00 PM at the Lynnhurst-Greenwood Chapel with Rev. J. Robert Mellgard officiating. The family will receive friends from 2:00 – 3:00 PM Sunday prior to the services. Inurnment will be private at a later date in Lynnhurst Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the General Memorial Fund of New Hope Presbyterian Church, 1705 Merchants Drive, Knoxville, TN 37912 or The Humane Society of The Tennessee Valley, PO Box 9479, Knoxville, TN 37940. Arrangements By Lynnhurst-Greenwood Chapel of Berry Funeral Home, 2300 W. Adair Dr.
Minnie Pauline (Polly) Loveday
1/12/2003
Loveday, Minnie Pauline (Polly), age 83, of Knoxville, passed away Sunday, January 12, 2003 at Hillcrest South. She was a member of Marbledale Baptist Church.
Survivors
Husband of 53 years, Verliss M. Loveday; daughters, Janet Bass and Carolyn Loveday; daughter and son-in-law, Linda and Joseph Monson; granddaughters, Jennifer Claxton of Seymour and Sarah Wier of Havlock, N.C.; great-granddaughter, Avery Claxton; twin sister, Irene Shaw; several nieces and nephews.
Service
Funeral services 1:00 PM Wednesday at Berry Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Lee Chorn officiating. Interment
will follow at Middle Creek Cemetery, Sevierville. Family will receive friends Tuesday from 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM at Berry Funeral Home, Chapman Highway.
DOROTHY BRADEN
1/12/2003
BRADEN, DOROTHY, age 83, of Knoxville, passed away Sunday, January 12, 2003. Member of Knoxville House of Faith. Preceded in death by parents, William Otha Latham and Betty Ann Latham Mooneyhan.
Survivors
Survived by daughter, Betty S. Dockery; son, Gary L. Watson; 5 grandchildren; 2 great-grandchildren; 5 sisters.
Service
Graveside service 2 P.M. Tuesday at Edgewood Cemetery
with Rev. John Tousell officiating. Arrangements by Lynnhurst-Greenwood Chapel of Berry Funeral Home, 2300 W. Adair Dr. lynnhurstchapel.com
WILLIAM WILSON
4/9/2003
WILSON, WILLIAM E., age 57, of Knoxville, passed away Wednesday April 9, 2003 at Methodist Medical Center, Oak Ridge. Member of Baptist faith, U.S. Navy veteran, and a Member of Operating Engineers Union in Pasadena, Ca. Preceded in death by parents, William H. and Loedith Holt Wilson; sister, Patricia Ann Wilson.
Survivors
Survivors include wife, Arminda Vega Wilson, Claremont, Ca.; daughter, Julia Gail Wilson, Claremont, Ca.; brothers, Robert Wilson, Knoxville, Jerry Ray Wilson, Pigeon Forge, Michael S. Wilson, Knoxville; sisters, Barbara S. Worley, Wilma F. Wynn, Hazel L. Tessmer, Rebecca G. Burns, all of Knoxville; several nieces and nephews.
Service
Memorial service will be announced later. Arrangements by Lynnhurst-Greenwood Chapel of Berry Funeral Home, 2300 W. Adair Dr. lynnhurstchapel.com
Velma Oletha Sliger
11/24/2003
Sliger, Velma Oletha, born
July 16, 1927 in Knoxville, passed away Monday, November 24, 2003 at home. She was a member of Holy Ghost Catholic Church and Laureate Upsilon Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi. Retired from Travelers Insurance Company after 10 years of service. Preceded in death by parents, William Ernest and Dorothy Stokes Sliger, both of Knoxville, and brother, Charles W. Sliger.
Survivors
Brother, Philip R. Sliger and wife, Linda of Desert Hot Springs, California; several nieces; and special friend, Almeda Partain.
Service
The family will receive friends from 6:00 PM until 7:00 PM Friday with wake to follow at 7:00 PM at Berry Funeral Home. Funeral Mass will be held at 11:00 AM Saturday at Holy Ghost Catholic Church with Father Xavier Mankel, VG officiating. Family and friends will meet at Edgewood Cemetery
at 1:00 PM Saturday for interment
services. Arrangements by Berry Funeral Home, Chapman Highway.
Fred E. (Gene) Smith
11/24/2003
Smith, Fred E. (Gene), age 75, of South Knoxville, passed away Tuesday, November 24, 2003 at UT Hospital. Member of Hillcrest United Methodist Church. Gene was a member and Past Master of South Knoxville Lodge #769. Preceded in death by parents, George W. and Myrtle Smith; infant brother, Lowell William; sister, Rosalie Roach; brothers-in-law, Howard Painter and Raleigh Johnson.
Survivors
Wife of 40 years, Mary H. Smith; son and daughter-in-law, Kent and Lisa Smith; stepson and wife, Butch and Billie Hensley; stepdaughter and husband, Brenda and Lowell Beckner; grandchildren, Tyler and Courtney Smith, Jack Beckner and Travis Hensley; great-granddaughters, Lanie, Lexie, and Lacie Beckner; sisters, Wanda Johnson and Alma Painter; brother-in-law, Sam Roach; special nephew, Bill Johnson; and several nieces and nephews.
Service
The family will receive friends on Friday, November 28, 2003 from 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM at Berry Funeral Home, Chapman Highway, with funeral service to follow at 8:00 PM. Family and friends will meet at Woodlawn Cemetery
on Saturday, November 29, 2003 at 11:00 AM for graveside services. Volunteer Street Rod members, Chuck Whitson, Tom Hill, Tom Roberson, Ralph Eggleston, Ernie Ault, Jim Farmer, Keller Wallace and Larry Wahl will serve as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers will be the remaining Street Rod members as well as members of South Knoxville Masonic Lodge #769.
Christopher Dalton (Buddy) Loveday
11/25/2003
Loveday, Christopher Dalton (Buddy), born
June 11, 2003 passed away on Tuesday, November 25, 2003. Preceded in death by cousin, Brandon Shular.
Survivors
Parents, Steve and Victoria Sirmans, David and Robin Loveday; brothers, Austin Loveday and Dylan Loveday; grandparents, Ralph and Valerie Johnson, Tom Henderson, Tina Loveday; great-grandparents, Charles and Betty King, Linda Pierce, Charles and Bev Sirmans, Frank and Pat Henderson; uncles, Brent Johnson, Steven Shular, Chris Johnson, and Cody Johnson; great aunts and uncles, Katrina Smith, Robin Regan, Chuck King, Matt and Susan King, Alaina and Pat Bailey, Pam and Ken Breeden, Janell and Kevin Foushee; God parents, Tim and Nancy Havely, Brad and Lora Parker and a large extended family. Special thanks to the Knoxville Police Department, Attorney Shery Mahar, Attorney John Anin and the Knox County Juvenile Court.
Service
Family and friends will meet at Bookwalter Cemetery
on Saturday at 2:00 PM for graveside services with Pastors Bill Romines and Charlie Reynolds officiating. Pallbearers will be Steven Shular and David Williams. The family will receive friends from 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM Friday at Berry Funeral Home, Chapman Highway.
