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Frederick Houston French, Jr.
Dated: September 17 2000
French, Frederick Houston, Jr., age 91, of Knoxville, passed away Sunday, September 17, 2000 at North Haven Health Care Center. Member of Colonial Heights United Methodist Church, Charles McKinney Lodge #433 F&AM; and Kerbela Shrine Temple. Ham radio operator W4CVG. Retired photographer. Preceded in death by parents, Frederick H. & Ida Louise Weigel French, Sr.; wife, Juanita M. French; daughter, Frances Ray Trentham; sister, Janice Ray Underwood. Son & daughter-in-law: Fred & Sharon K. French - Knoxville Graveside service 1:30 PM Wednesday at Highland Memorial Cemetery with Rev. Tom King officiating. The family will receive friends 11:00 AM to 12:30 PM Wednesday at Berry Funeral Home, Chapman Hwy.
William Raymond 'Tom' Lemons
Dated: September 17 2000
Lemons, William Raymond "Tom", born October 25, 1914 in a log cabin in Tacket Creek, Jellico, TN, died at home Sunday, September 17, 2000, after a brief battle with stomach cancer. Mr. Lemons was a graduate of Jellico High School in 1935. After working in the coal mines and for Southern Railroad, he earned a BS degree from the University of TN. He worked for the Social Security Office for 19 years before his retirement in 1975. Preceded in death by beloved wife, Doshia Lee Copeland Lemons; parents, Lexuel & Lissie Lemons; brother, Charles Lemons. Daughter: Hope L. Jackson Funeral service 10:00 AM Wednesday at Berry Funeral Home with Chaplain Phil Groos officiating. Interment Highland South Cemetery. The family will receive friends 6 to 8 PM Tuesday at Berry Funeral Home, Chapman Hwy.
'Kris' Columbus Kerry Penland
Dated: September 17 2000
Penland, "Kris" Columbus Kerry, age 23, of Knoxville, passed away suddenly Sunday, September 17, 2000 like a soldier. Mother: Mary Eliabeth Floyd Graveside service 3:00 PM Tuesday at Stock Creek Cemetery. Berry Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
Cindy Lou Mcgill
Dated: September 16 2000
Mcgill, Cindy Lou, age 48, of Corryton passed away Saturday morning Sept. 16, 2000 at her residence. She was a devoted member of Corryton Baptist Church and was an elementary school teacher in Union County for 25 years. Preceded in death by mother, Betty Shoffner and sister, Kathie Shoffner. She was a beloved wife, mother, sister, and daughter. Husband: Charles McGill The family will receive friends Sunday from 5-7 p.m. at Corryton Baptist Church with a Celebration of Life at 7 p.m. with Dr. Rocky Ramsey and Rev. Butch Parker officiating. Graveside Service will be at 10:00 a.m. Monday at the Shoffner Family Cemetery, Sharps Chapel. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the Corryton Baptist Church Building Fund, P.O. Box 28 Foster Road, Corryton, Tennessee 37721. Honorary Pallbearers will be the members of Jerry Jones' Sunday School Class. Arrangements made by Lynnhurst-Greenwood Chapel of Berry Funeral Home, 2300 W. Adair Drive.
Judy B. Dalton
Dated: September 15 2000
Dalton, Judy B., age 62 of Ft. City, passed away Friday September 15, 2000 at St. Mary's Hospital. She was of the Baptist Faith. Preceded in death by parents, Charles & Susie Hill; son, Randy Dalton; daughter, Delores Dalton; brothers, Claude, Buford, Gene, & Bill Hill; and sister, Mary Hill. Sons: Doyle Capps, Eddie and Mike Dalton Graveside service 11:00 A.M. Monday Lynnhurst Cemetery with Chaplain Linda R. Mulford officiating. The family will receive friends from 5:00-7:00 P.M. Sunday at Lynnhurst Greenwood Chapel of Berry Funeral Home, 2300 W. Adair Dr.
Troy Gale Turner
Dated: September 15 2000
Turner, Troy Gale, age 62, of Fountain City passed away Friday, September 15, 2000 at St. Mary's Residential Hospice due to complications from lung cancer. He was a member of Buffat Heights Baptist Church and a retired Captain with the Knoxville Fire Department with 37 years of faithful service. Veteran of U.S. Navy and owner of Troy Turner Custom Framing. Preceded in death by son, Scott Cruze Turner; parents, Robert L. and Lillie Turner; and brothers, H.C. and E.L. Turner. He was a loving and devoted husband to his wife of 41 years: Cartha Lynn Pallbearers: Glen McCarter, Orion Ambrister, Joe Grubb, J.R. Brooks, Gale Perry, Kevin Spooner Honorary Pallbearers: Firefighters of the Knoxville Fire Department. Funeral Service 8 p.m. at Lynnhurst-Greenwood Chapel with Dr. Dana Mathewson officiating. Graveside Monday at 1:00 p.m. at Greenwood Cemetery with Dr. Ervin Cook officiating. In lieu of flowers please make memorial contributions to Buffat Heights Baptist Church Vision Fund, 2101 Ault Road, Knoxville, Tennessee, 37914. The family will receive friends from 5-8 p.m. Sunday before the funeral at theLynnhurst-Greenwood Chapel of Berry Funeral Home, 2300 W. Adair Drive
Warren C. 'Jack' McCarter
Dated: September 14 2000
McCarter, Warren C. "Jack", age 59, of Knoxville, passed away suddenly Thursday, September 14, 2000 at home. Preceded in death by parents, Harley and Anna Nichols McCarter; brothers, H.A. and Kenneth McCarter and a sister, Viola Smith. Son: Greg McCarter Graveside service 10:00 AM Saturday at Lynnhurst Cemetery, Rev. Gale Lyon officiating. The family will receive friends from 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM Friday at Berry Funeral Home, Chapman Highway.
Thomas Edgar Murphy
Dated: September 13 2000
Murphy, Thomas Edgar, age 84 of Knoxville, passed away Wednesday, September 13, 2000 at Baptist Hospital. Mr. Murphy, who was retired from the United Carr Company, was a decorated veteran of World War II and was a member of the South Knoxville Church of God. He is preceded in death by parents, Robert and Sarah Romines Murphy; sister, Agnes Talley; brother, Gene Murphy, and a son, Glenn Murphy. Wife of 69 years: Lucille Colquitt Murphy Funeral services will be conducted Friday at 3:30 PM at Berry Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Tommy Bellamy and Mr. Joe Sentell officiating. Pallbearers will be Rev. Raymond McCranie, Raymond Tinsley, Jack Smith, Ken Talley, Chris Scoggins, Robert Harthoorn. Interment will follow in Woodlawn Cemetery. Military honors will be provided by Volunteer State Veterans Honor Guard. The family will receive friends from 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM Thursday at Berry Funeral Home, Chapman Highway.
Philip W. Davenport
Dated: September 12 2000
Davenport, Philip W., age 59 of Knoxville, passed away Tuesday September 12, 2000. He was life long member of Hillcrest United Methodist Church and a veteran of the US Air Force. Preceded in death by parents, Huston and Isabel Davenport. Sister: Jolyn Davenport Graveside services Thursday 10:00 AM at Woodlawn Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Hillcrest United Methodist Church, 1615 Price Ave., Knoxville, TN 37920 or Maryville First Baptist Church 202 W Lamar Alexander Parkway, Maryville, TN 37801. The family will receive friends Wednesday 5 to 7 PM at Berry Funeral Home, Chapman Hwy.
Andrew Lee Sofield
Dated: September 11 2000
Sofield, Andrew Lee, age 9 days, passed away September 11, 2000 at Children's Hospital. He was a precious gift from God loaned to us for a short while, and now he lives with God. Preceded in death by grandfather, G. Edward Berry. Parents: Bill and Leigh Ann Sofield Funeral service 8:00 PM Thursday, Sevier Heights Baptist Church, Dr. Hollie Miller officiating. Interment 11:00 AM Friday, Mt. Olive Cemetery. Family will receive friends from 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM at Sevier Heights Baptist Church. Memorials may be made to Sevier Heights Baptist Church Preschool Department, 3232 Alcoa Highway, Knoxville, TN 37920Arrangements by Berry Funeral Home, Chapman Highway.
Paul Donald Blevins
Dated: September 09 2000
Blevins, Ret. USN Chief Boson Mate Paul Donald, age 76, of Knoxville passed away Saturday September 9, 2000 at UT Medical Center. He was a member of South Knoxville Baptist Church and was retired from the U.S. Navy after 30 years of service. Preceded in death by wife Hedwig Blevins. Sons and Daughter in laws: Mark Blevins and Jane Worthington; Michael and Dennise Blevins, all of Knoxville; Carry Hans and Lori Blevins, Youngstown, AZ The family asks that memorials be made to American Diabetes Association in lieu of flowers. Services will be private. Berry Funeral Home (Chapman Highway) in charge of arrangements.
Bessie Burnett Sharpton
Dated: September 09 2000
Sharpton, Bessie Burnett, age 85 of Knoxville, passed away Saturday, September 09, 2000. She was a member of Colonial Heights United Methodist Church and retired from Levi-Straus. Preceded in death by parents, J.D. and Jennie Glover Miller, Sr. and first husband, Curtis Burnett. Husband: Richard L. Sharpton Funeral services will be conducted 11:00 AM Tuesday at Colonial Heights United Methodist Church with Rev. Robert Countiss officiating. Interment will follow in Forest Grove Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Diabetes Association. The family will receive friends 7 to 9 PM Monday at Berry Funeral Home, Chapman Hwy.
Ret. Lt. Col. Ray M. Simpson
Dated: September 09 2000
Simpson, Ret. Lt. Col. Ray M., age 87 of Knoxville, passed away Saturday, September 9, 2000 at his residence. He was a member of Lake Forest Presbyterian Church where he served as an elder. As a new 2nd Lieutenant in the U.S. Army, Mr. Simpson was assigned to Fort Jackson, South Carolina in 1940. In 1942, after the bombing of Pearl Harbor, he was promoted to 1st Lieutenant and transferred to Camp Gruber, Oklahoma. Afterwards, Mr. Simpson served overseas, first in North Africa and then in Italy. He was in Rome on June 3, 1944, with the Fifth Army when Rome was captured by the Allies. He later served with the 88th Division assigned to the Brenner Pass. After the war ended, Mr. Simpson was assigned as a Military Government Officer in occupied Germany. In 1950, then Major Simpson returned to Knoxville. Three years later, he served in the Korean War. While in the United States Army, Lt. Colonel Simpson was awarded the Bronze Star Medal, the Army Occupation Medal, American Defense Service Medal, Combat Infantry Badge, Korean Service Medal, American Theater Medal, EAME Metal, and the National Defense Service Medal. In 1960, after more than 29 years of reserve and active service, Mr. Simpson retired and returned to Knoxville. For the next 15 years, he taught history and economics at West High School. Wife: Helen Campbell Simpson Funeral services will be conducted at Lake Forest Presbyterian Church 11:00 AM Wednesday with Rev. Kirk Werner officiating. Interment will follow at Woodlawn Cemetery. Military honors will be accorded by a military unit from Ft. Campbell, KY. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Lake Forest Presbyterian Church Building Fund, 714 E. Lake Forest Dr., Knoxville, TN 37920. The family will receive friends 5 to 7 PM Tuesday at Berry Funeral Home, Chapman Highway.
