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Hilda Irene Minton
Dated: December 17 2000
Hilda Irene Minton, age 79 of Sevierville, TN died Sunday December 17, 2000. She was born Hilda Irene Dixon on October 14, 1921 to Walter and Etta Mae Dixon in Marquand, Missouri. She married Andy Davis Minton (originally of New Tazewell) on April 30, 1939 in Napolean, Ohio. Until their retirement in 1980, they lived in Monroe, Michigan. Hilda was a member of the First Red Bank Baptist Church. Prior to retirement, she was a charter member of the Monroe Nazarene Church in Monroe, Michigan, serving as a Sunday school teacher as well as holding other positions in the church. Later she was a member of the Port Charlotte Church of the Nazarene in Port Charlotte, Florida. She was a nurse at Seaway Hospital in Trenton, Michigan before becoming a clinic nurse with Dr. Russell Proud in Flat Rock, Michigan. She was a Court Mother for the Monroe County Friend of the Court during the 1940’s-1960’s. The Mintons were foster parents to more than 25 children during this time. Mrs. Minton was an avid crafter, crocheter, and baker, winning numerous ribbons at the Monroe County Fair and the Sevier County Fair, where she assisted in the Women’s Building for many years. She was a member of the Harrisburg Extension Homemakers Club. She also enjoyed music, traveling and time spent with her family and friends. Mrs. Minton was preceded in death by an infant brother, Walter, two sisters, Mary Jane Barker and Anna Ruth Powell of Farmington, Missouri, and a granddaughter, Michelle Cooper. Survivors: Husband: Andy Davis Minton Daughter & son-in-law: Barbara & Holden Turner of Monroe, Michigan Son: Roger Minton of Texas Grandchildren: Greg Turner of Monroe, Michigan Geri Carey of Punta Gorda, Florida Great Grandsons: Michael and William Cooper of Monroe, Michigan Brad Turner of Ida, Michigan Alan Carey of Punta Gorda, Florida Sister: Helen Miller of Farmington, Missouri Several nieces and nephews in Farmington, Missouri Funeral service 7 PM Wednesday in the West Chapel of Atchley Funeral Home with Rev. Bill Merritt officiating. Interment 10 AM Thursday in Red Bank Cemetery. Serving as pallbearers will be Tom Bendette, Everett Bleichroth, Bob Cannon, Dennis Parton, Charles Rainwater, Bob Ross, Larry Smith, and Carrol Seagle. The family will receive friends 5-7 PM Wednesday at Atchley funeral Home,. Sevierville, TN
Hobert Henderson Cook, Jr.
Dated: December 16 2000
Hobert Henderson Cook, Jr, age 59 of Sevierville died Saturday December 16, 2000. Survivors: Wife: Shirley Cook Children: Carl Cook Regina Smith Step-Children: Robin Lewis Hank Branam, Jr Ester Eberhardt Sabrina Bell Jamie Gibson 13 Grandchildren Sisters: Janet Nelson Nina Ogle Ruth Ogle Several Nieces & Nephews Funeral service 2pm Tuesday at Solid Rock Baptist Church with Rev. Raymond Collins & Rev. Verlin Rayfield officiating. Interment will follow in Ramsey Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 7-9 Monday at Atchley Funeral Home.
Stella Mae Whaley
Dated: December 16 2000
Stella Mae “Granny” Whaley, age 76 of Sevierville died Saturday December 16, 2000 at the Fort Sanders Sevier-Nursing Home. She was a member of Richardson’s Cove Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Delmar Whaley. Survivors: Daughter & Son-in-law: Rose & Ralph Huskey Son & Daughter-in law: Verlin & Joyce Whaley Grandchildren: Renee & Bill Buckner Robby & Wendy Huskey Tonya & Travis Mcgill Great Grandchildren: Dustin Buckner “Baby Tyler Huskey” Sister: Inez Phillips Brother: Rev. Julius Justus Several nieces & nephews Funeral service 7PM Monday in the West Chapel of Atchley Funeral Home with Dr. Sammy Justus officiating. Interment 10 AM Tuesday in Justus Cemetery. The family will receive friends 5-7 PM Monday at Atchley Funeral Home, Sevierville.
Ruby B. Tonkin (Tots) Ford
Dated: December 16 2000
Ford, Ruby B. Tonkin (Tots), age 87, of Knoxville, passed away Saturday, December 16, 2000. Member of New Prospect Presbyterian Church. Graduate of Knoxville High School Class of 1931. Past President of the Women's Auxiliary of American Legion. An Election Official for many years at West High School Precinct. Preceded in death by first husband, Harris C. Tonkin, who was killed in service during World War II, second husband, J. Ceburn Ford; parents, Beatrice & Ruben Bundren; brother, Lawrence Bundren. Children: Julia "Judy" Caldwell and husband John; H. D. (Bud) Ford and wife Sandra; Rebecca "Becki" Ford Hayden and husband Stanley; John Cebie Ford and wife H. L. Graveside Service Tuesday at 2:00 p.m. at New Prospect Cemetery with Reverend Gibbs Hammond officiating. The family will receive friends from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. Monday at Berry Funeral Home, Chapman Hwy.
Louis Eugene ''Lee'' Armstrong
Dated: December 15 2000
Louis Eugene “Lee” Armstrong, age 36 of Sevierville, died Friday December 15, 2000. Survivors: Parents: Doris & Frank Brinson Daughters: Alisa Ray Armstrong age 5 Savannah Armstrong age 3 Sisters: Patricia Palmer Barbara Jordan Brothers: Kenneth Metz Ricky Poss Several aunts, uncles, nieces & nephews Family and friends will meet 1 PM Wednesday at Caton’s Chapel Cemetery for graveside service and interment. The family will receive friends 7-9 PM Tuesday at Atchley Funeral Home, Sevierville. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions to assist the family may be made to the: Lee Armstrong Memorial Fund--% Sevier County Bank—P.O. Box 5288—Sevierville, Tennessee 37864.
Dorothy Crawford
Dated: December 15 2000
Dorothy Crawford, age 63 of Seymour, died Friday, December 15, 2000 at her home. She was a member of Freedom to Worship in Maryville. Survivors: Husband: Teddy P. Crawford Step-son: Bretton Crawford of California Son: Jackie Sanders and wife Jana of Lavergne, TN Step-daughter: Sharmon Intili of California Daughters and sons-in-law: Deronda and Gary Adams of Knoxville Darla and Ronnie Manor of Bellbuckle,TN 8 grandchildren 7 great-grandchildren Mother: Ruby Friend of Maryville Brother: David Friend of Kellyville, Oklahoma Sister: Ruth Dillow of Seymour Family and friends will meet 3 PM Sunday at Seven Islands Cemetery for graveside service and interment. Pastor Floyd Lumbard officiating. The family will receive friends 12 noon – 1:30 PM Sunday at Atchley Funeral Home, Sevierville,TN.
Eugene A. Anderson
Dated: December 15 2000
Anderson, Eugene A., age 91, of Knoxville, formerly of Sweetwater, TN, passed away Friday, December 15, 2000. Member and deacon of Sevier Heights Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by parents, Mr. & Mrs. O.H. Anderson; sister, Allene Anderson Redmond of Athens, TN. Wife of 67 years: Gladys Walker Anderson Graveside service 11:00 AM Monday at Sweetwater Valley Memorial Park with Dr. Hollie Miller officiating. Pallbearers will be family. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Sevier Heights Baptist Church TV Ministry, 3232 Alcoa Hwy., Knoxville, TN 37920. The family will receive friends 6 to 8 PM Sunday at Berry Funeral Home, Chapman Hwy.
Delores Burchell
Dated: December 14 2000
Burchell, Delores, age 63, of South Knoxville, passed away December 14, 2000 at Fort Sanders Hospital. Husband: James Burchell Family will receive friends from 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM Sunday at Berry Funeral Home, Chapman Highway.
Ruby Hurst
Dated: December 14 2000
Hurst, Ruby, age 89, of Knoxville, passed away Thursday, December 14, 2000 at Ft. Sanders NHC. Member of Glen Oak Baptist Church. Sister: Avis Howard, of Knoxville Funeral service 11:00 AM Saturday, Berry Chapel. Rev. Ronnie Dotson officiating. Interment: 2:00 PM Saturday at Ellejoy Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 10:00-11:00 AM Saturday before the funeral in the chapel of Berry Funeral Home, Chapman Hwy.
Lucille Leeper Bales
Dated: December 13 2000
Bales, Lucille Leeper, born June 7, 1915, passed away December 13, 2000 at Hillcrest North Nursing Home. She was a long time member of Meridian Baptist Church. Retired from American Clothing Company. Preceded in death by husband, Dexter Bales; mother, Dovie Leeper; brothers and sisters: Roy Wilson, William Leeper, Margaret Leeper, Pauline Atchley, Louise O'Neal. Survived by nieces and nephews: Betty Page, Marie Cummings, and Cranston O'Neal. Graveside service 1:00 PM Saturday, Strawberry Plains Cemetery, Rev. Johnny Mills officiating. Friends may call at their convenience Friday at Berry Funeral Home, Chapman Highway.
Cletus Eugene Childres
Dated: December 13 2000
Childres, Cletus Eugene, age 90, died Wednesday, December 13, 2000 at Blount Memorial Hospital. He was a retired computer operator in the agricultural and military industries. Survived by wife, Mildred Childres; sons William Childres and wife Sharon, of Louisville, TN; Eugene Childres and wife Louise, of Belmont, MS; sister, Mary Ulrich, of Flanagan, IL. Funeral service 11:45 AM Friday, Sherwood Memorial Gardens Chapel. The family will receive friends 11:00 AM until service time Friday at Sherwood Memorial Gardens Chapel with Berry Funeral Home, Chapman Highway in charge of arrangements.
Christine Wilson Horner
Dated: December 13 2000
Horner, Christine Wilson, age 81, passed away Wednesday, December 13, 2000 at Hillcrest North Nursing Home. Long time member of Hillcrest United Methodist Church. Preceded in death by husband, Gene Horner. Son: Robert Horner, Sr. Graveside service 11:00 AM Saturday, December 16 at Sherwood Memorial Gardens, Alcoa Hwy. Rev. Dennis Ford officiating. The family will receive friends from 6:00-8:00 PM Friday, December 15 at Berry Funeral Home, Chapman Hwy.
Miguel Angel Fonseca
Dated: December 11 2000
Miguel Angel Fonseca, age 33 of Sevierville, Tennessee, died Monday December 11, 2000. He was a former youth minister at the North Ft. Myers (FL) Church of God, and had an on-line ministry called “Brotherly Love Ministry.” Survivors: Wife: Lori Fonseca Children: Stephanie Fonseca, age 12 Michelle Fonseca, age 9 Sandra Fonseca. age 6 Michael Fonseca, age 4 Parents: Miguel & Delma Fonseca Sisters: Barbara Ramos Odette Fonseca Funeral service 3 PM Friday in the East Chapel of Atchley Funeral Home with Rev. Scott Andrews and Rev. Tim Morgan officiating. The family will receive friends 2-3 PM Friday at Atchley Funeral Home—118 East Main Street--Sevierville, Tennessee 37862. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to: Lori Fonseca--% Citizens National Bank—P.O. Box 4610—Sevierville, Tennessee 37864-4610
