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Dessie Rose Reed
Dated: August 20 2000
Reed, Dessie Rose, age 91, of Knoxville, passed away Sunday, August 20, 2000. Member of Sevier Heights Baptist Church and a former member of Meadowview Baptist and Fort Hill Baptist Churches, where she taught Sunday school for many years. Preceded in death by husband, Leland Rose and Joseph Reed. Daughters: Helen Riehl - Muskegan, MI; Wanda Hickle - Knoxville Funeral service 7:00 PM Tuesday at Berry Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. David Abernathy officiating. Interment: 12 Noon Wednesday at Highland South Cemetery. The family will receive friends 5 to 7 PM Tuesday at Berry Funeral Home, Chapman Hwy.

Edith 'Louise' Majors
Dated: August 19 2000
Majors, Edith "Louise", age 66, of East Knoxville, passed away Saturday August 19, 2000. Member of Corum Road Baptist Church. Retired from Amalgamated Clothing. She was a member of Textile Workers Union. Preceded in death by husband, Herbert Majors. Daughters: Brenda Breeden and Terri Myers Funeral service 7:00 PM Monday Lynnhurst Greenwood Chapel with Rev. Eddie Smart officiating. Interment 10:00 AM Tuesday at Lynnhurst Cemetery with Rev. David French officiating. The family will receive friends 6:00-7:00 PM Monday prior to the funeral at Lynnhurst Greenwood Chapel of Berry Funeral Home, 2300 W. Adair Dr.

Pauline (Polly) Summitt Tallent
Dated: August 18 2000
Tallent, Pauline (Polly) Summitt, age 91, born Jan. 10, 1909, passed away quietly August 18, 2000 at St. Mary's Hospital. An active member for more than 70 years of First Cumberland Presbyterian Church of Knoxville. Preceded in death by husband, Charles Lemuel Tallent; father & mother, William Lafayette & Lula Mae Moser Summitt; and step-mother, Maggie Sheets Summitt. She was dearly loved and will be missed by many. Son: Charles W. Tallent Graveside service 11:00 AM Monday at Lynnhurst Cemetery with Rev. David Lancaster and Dr. J. David Hester officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to First Cumberland Presbyterian Church of Knoxville, 6900 Nubbins Ridge Rd., Knoxville, TN 37919. Family will receive friends 4:00-6:00 P.M. Sunday at Lynnhurst Greenwood Chapel of Berry Funeral Home, 2300 W. Adair Dr.

Evelyn Jean Fain
Dated: August 17 2000
Fain, Evelyn Jean, of Maryville, passed away Thursday evening, August 17, 2000 at Sevier County Health Care Center in Sevierville. Evelyn was a native of Knoxville, grew up in the West View Community, graduated from Rule High School and was employed for almost 50 years by Chapman Drug Company, later Cardinal Health. She was a member of Smoky View Baptist Church and a past Matron of the Order of the Eastern Star, Acacia Chapter 362. She was preceded in death by her parents, Joe H. and Margaret Courtney Fain. Aunt: Emma (Mrs. Glenn L.) Courtney Graveside service 10:00 AM Monday, Highland Memorial Cemetery. Rev. Terry Tuley officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to East Tennessee Eye Bank, Inc., 1924 Alcoa Hwy., Knoxville, TN 37920 or American Heart Association East Tennessee Region, 4708 Papermill Dr., Knoxville, Tennessee, 37909. The family will receive friends 6:00-8:00 PM Sunday at Berry Funeral Home, Chapman Hwy.

Bernice L. Hulsey
Dated: August 17 2000
Hulsey, Bernice L., age 73 of Knoxville, passed away Thursday August 17, 2000 at her residence. Preceded in death by husband, James M. Hulsey. Survivors include numerous nieces and nephews. Services will be 2:00 P.M. Friday at Lynnhurst Greenwood Chapel with Rev. Darin Hatfield officiating. Interment will follow in Lynnhurst Cemetery. The family will receive friends 12:00 noon - 2:00 P.M. at Lynnhurst Greenwood Chapel of Berry Funeral Home, 2300 W. Adair Dr.

Betty Black Lockhart
Dated: August 17 2000
Lockhart, Betty Black, age 66 of Knoxville, passed away Thursday August 17, 2000 at Select Specialty Hospital. Member of Wallace Memorial Baptist Church. Respected accompanist for musical groups in the Knoxville area. Preceded in death by parents, James & Dama Yates Black. Husband: Roger A. Lockhart Funeral services Saturday 3:00 P.M. at Lynnhurst Greenwood Chapel with Dr. Mike Boyd and Rev. Kent Williams officiating. Entombment to follow in Lynnhurst Cemetery. Honorary pallbearers will be members of Kirby McFarland SS Class at the church. The family will receive friends 1:00-3:00 P.M. Saturday prior to the service at Lynnhurst Greenwood Chapel of Berry Funeral Home, 2300 W. Adair Dr.

Clifford Randles 'Jeep' 'Ruben' Brakebill
Dated: August 15 2000
Brakebill, Clifford Randles, (Jeep) (Ruben), age 81, resident of Shannondale Retirement Center, died Tuesday, August 15, at UT Hospital. Preceded in death by wife, Bonnie Elizabeth Brakebill. Daughters & sons-in-law: Fredia & George Berrier, Barbara & Earl Moore Funeral in the chapel at Berry Funeral Home at 7:00 PM Friday, August 18. The family will receive friends following service until 9:00 PM. Rev. David Gregg officiating. Interment: Woodlawn Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, gifts may be made to the American Cancer Society, East Region Office, 871 Weisgarber Road, Knoxville, TN 37909.

Reva Wade Coward
Dated: August 15 2000
Coward, Reva Wade, age 74 of Knoxville, passed away Tuesday August 15, 2000. Member of Pleasant Hill United Methodist Church. Retired from Miller's Bakery. Preceded in death by parents, David and Sarah Wade; husband, Charles H. Coward; 1 sister; and 3 brothers. Sons & daughters-in-law: Philip & Lora Coward; Chris & Tina Coward Graveside Service Friday 11:00 AM at Greenwood Cemetery with Rev. Sherman Starling officiating. The family will receive friends 6:00-8:00 PM Thursday at Lynnhurst Greenwood Chapel of Berry Funeral Home, 2300 W. Adair Dr.

Ruthanne Bokenkamp
Dated: August 14 2000
Bokenkamp, Ruthanne, age 72 of Powell, passed away Monday August 14, 2000 at St. Mary's Hospital. She was a member of Powell United Methodist Church. She is survived by husband Guilford; son David of Powell; Edward and wife Amy; and daughter Sharon Ziemak of Birmingham; brother Mark and wife Verena Pittenger of Orlando, FL, grandchildren Megan and Caitie Ziemak, and Brad, all of Birmingham, AL. The family will receive friends 7:00-9:00 P.M. Thursday at Lynnhurst Greenwood Chapel. Family and friends will meet at Greenwood Cemetery Friday at 9:45 for a 10:00AM graveside service with Pastor Edwin D. Mitchell officiating. Arrangements by Lynnhurst Greenwood Chapel of Berry Funeral Home, 2300 W. Adair Dr.

Dorothy E. Edmonds
Dated: August 14 2000
Edmonds, Dorothy E., age 87, of South Knoxville, passed away Monday, August 14, 2000 at Colonial Hills Nursing Home. Member of Fort Hill Baptist Church. Preceded in death by husband, David Leon Edmonds; daughter, Peggy Shuler. Sister-in-law: Mary Ann Edmonds, of Maryville Funeral service 8:00 PM Wednesday at Berry Chapel with Rev. Duncan Carver and Rev. Chris Edmonds officiating. Interment 11:00 AM Thursday at Old Grey Cemetery. The family will receive friends 6:00-8:00 PM Wednesday at Berry Funeral Home, Chapman Hwy.

Charles Wayman, Jr.
Dated: August 14 2000
Wayman, Charles, Jr., age 77, Britthaven Nursing Home in Cumberland, KY, formerly of Knoxville, passed away Monday, August 14, 2000 at Harlan ARH Hospital. Retired from Candora Marble Company. Veteran of the US Army during WW II. Preceded in death by parents, Willie and Charles Wayman, Sr.; wife, Betty Wayman; brothers, R.L. and James Eugene Wayman. Daughters & sons-in-law: Carol & Bill Smith - Knoxville; Susan & Lenny Morrison - Benham, KY; Kathy & Scott Kinser - Knoxville Graveside service 2:00 PM Wednesday at the Tennessee Veterans Cemetery with Military Honors by the East TN Veterans Honor Guard. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 PM Tuesday at Berry Funeral Home, Chapman Hwy.

Cline Theodore 'CT' Flynn
Dated: August 13 2000
Flynn, Cline Theodore "CT", age 73 of Knoxville, passed away Sunday morning, August 13, 2000 at Baptist Hospital. He was retired from Alcoa Aluminum Co. after 40 years of service at the north plant and was a WWII veteran. Daughter and son-in-law: Rita and Malcolm Tindell of Knoxville Funeral services will be Monday 8:00 PM at Berry Chapel with Rev. Paul Holt and Rev. Edsel Hartman officiating. Interment 11:00 AM Tuesday at Mt. Olive Cemetery. Pallbearers: Bobby Curington, John Wilson, Doug, Dennis and Mike Flynn and Willard Robinson. The family will receive friends 6 to 8 PM Monday at Berry Funeral Home, Chapman Highway.

Rowena Nichols Witt
Dated: August 13 2000
Witt, Rowena Nichols, age 68, beloved wife, mother, and grandmother went home to her Heavenly Father Aug. 13, 2000. Preceded in death by parents Joe and Dossie Nichols; brothers Marvin and Jim Nichols. After graduating Carter High School where she lettered in basketball, Rowena completed Nursing School earning a Registered Nurse Degree from General Hospital. She later worked for Doctors Swann, Peagler, and Toyohara for most of her nursing career. Rowena made friends very easily, she was also a caring and giving person. Aside from her grandchildren, Rowena enjoyed raising beef cattle on her farm. The Witt family would like to acknowledge a few of Rowena's closest and special friends: cousins Dixie Mays Cruze and Bill Branch, friends Betty Jo Fishburn Phelps, Mary Cox, Dinardo Alta, Thomas Rule. Faye Lawson, Betty Hughes, Mary Eich, Lois Walker, Ruth Grubbs, and Charles Carter. We want to also thank and recognize Dr. Victor Salter and Dr. James Gleaves, Dr. Carlos Velado, and Dr. Clint Doiron for their genuine caring and professionalism while treating Rowena. Mother we say goodbye for now but God has promised us in John 11: 25-27 that we will see you again someday. "I am The resurrection and the Life. He who believes in me, though he may die, he shall live. And whoever lives and believes in me shall never die." She said to Him, "Yes, Lord, I believe that you are the Christ, the Son of God who is come into the world." Husband of 48 1/2 years: Henry G. Witt The family will recieve friends from 6-8 PM at Mount Harmony Baptist Church on August 15, 2000. Funeral Service at 8 PM with Rev. Edwin Charles Carter, Jr., Bruce Martin, and Archie Elliott officiating. Interment will be 10 AM Wednesday, Asbury Cemetery. Honorary Pallbearers: Will Bradley, Kenney Branch, Edward Merriman, Riley Kennedy, Alan Kennedy, Dewayne Kennedy, Ronnie Mohn, Joey Nichols, and Russell Nichols. Arrangements by Berry Funeral Home, Chapman Hwy.

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