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Ruth Morton Wood
Dated: September 29 2002
Wood, Ruth Morton, born August 21, 1907 in Martel, TN, died September 29, 2002 at Hillcrest South Nursing Home. She attended Lenoir City High School, Maryville College, and graduated from the University of Tennessee in 1928. She retired in 1977 from teaching Biology for 25 years at Pennsauken High School in New Jersey. She had taught most of her life in several states including Tennessee. She had been a member of Martel Methodist Church, Lenoir City, TN, Asbury Methodist Church, Cinnaminson, NJ and was at the time of her death a member of Colonial Heights United Methodist Church, Knoxville. She was a past vice-president of Mount Vista Garden Club. She was preceded in death by her parents, Joseph Houston and Georgia Mahaffey Morton; brother Victor; and husband Donald S. Wood. Son, Alan, and his wife Patricia of Knoxville, TN, their sons Kenneth, Donald, and Jeffrey, and daughter Jennifer; son Gerald, and his wife Judith of Springhill, LA and their two daughters, Annmarie and Michelle; 8 great-grandchildren; a host of other relatives. Our thanks to the staff and personnel at Hillcrest South Nursing Home for all their efforts. A memorial service will be held Sunday at 2:00 PM at Berry Funeral Home Chapel, Rev. Robert Countiss officiating. Graveside services will follow the service at Martel Methodist Church Cemetery for the family. In lieu of flowers, please make memorial contributions to Colonial Heights United Methodist Church, 6321 Chapman Highway, Knoxville, TN 37920 or Hillcrest South Family Council, 1758 Hillwood Drive, Knoxville, TN 37920. Arrangements by Berry Funeral Home, Chapman Highway.
Colonel George L. Hannah
Dated: September 30 2002
Hannah, Colonel George L., Jr., a much decorated Air Force pilot has made his final approach to Heaven's gate. During his thirty years of service he lived in nine foreign countries, circled the globe seven times, and logged over 9,000 pilot hours in fourteen different types of aircraft. He served his country in World War II, the Korean War and then in Vietnam. His renditions of his many adventures as well as his wit and charm will be greatly missed by all that knew and loved him. Colonel Hannah was preceded in death by the late Hope Justice Hannah, his wife of 52 years; parents, George and Minnie; brothers, Hobart and Ben; sisters, Elizabeth, Neva, Bess, Tomy, Hazel and Thelma; and daughter-in-law, Karen. His wife and love for the last ten years, Nita; son, George L. Hannah, III and wife, Susan; daughter, Burma Jo Poston and husband, Patrick; step-daughter and friend, Beverly Byars; step-son, Russ Noe; niece, Catherine Hutchins and husband, Bob; sister-in-law, Elise Hannah; grandchildren: Carter, Vikki, Jan, Lori and husband, Jim, Bart, Steve and Ron; great-grandchildren: Tristin, Samantha, Hannah, Catherine, and Courtney; special friends: Dorsey Lou and Charles Woliver, Don and Jane Fezzel, Mary Lou and Ed Griffin, Jerry and Jim Elliott, and many more too numerous to name in Knoxville, Townsend, and Naples Florida. Visitation with the family will be Saturday, October 5, 2002 from 1:00 PM until 2:30 PM in the chapel of Berry Funeral Home, Chapman Highway, with a memorial service to follow with Rev. Al Green and Rev. Deron Cobb officiating. Military honors will be conducted by East Tennessee State Veteran Honor Guard.
Robert Ryan (Bob) Proffitt
Dated: September 30 2002
Proffitt, Robert Ryan (Bob), age 40, of Knoxville, formerly of Andersonville, passed away Monday, September 30, 2002. Parents, Jack and Woody Proffitt; brothers, Calvin A. Proffitt, III and Larry Proffitt; and sister, Roberta Lavin. A memorial service will be held Thursday at 4:00 p.m., Berry Chapel, with Rev. Calvin Reagan officiating. Arrangements by Berry Funeral Home, Chapman Highway.
Martha Ann Parker
Dated: September 01 2002
Martha Ann Parker, age 61 of Sevierville died Sunday September 1, 2002. Survivors: Husband: Joe Parker Children: Patricia Walters Sharon Cyr John Griffin Parker Joe G. Parker, Jr 7 Grandchildren Funeral Mass 11 AM Thursday at Holy Cross Catholic Church. Father Jay Flaherty officiating. Interment will follow in Mattox Cemetery. The family will receive friends 6-9 PM Wednesday at Atchley Funeral Home in Sevierville. Memorials may be made to Holy Cross Catholic Church, 144 Wears Valley Rd., Pigeon Forge, Tn. 37863.
Dr. James L. (Doc) Baxter
Dated: August 31 2002
Baxter, Dr. James L. (Doc), age 53, of Seymour, passed away suddenly August 31, 2002 at his home. He was very active in the Sertoma Club and the Boy Scouts of America. He was a member, choir member, and Lector of St Joseph the Carpenter Episcopal Church. Dr. Baxter attended TTU, received his doctorate in veterinary medicine from Auburn University. He was a veterinarian at Airport Animal Clinic, Crossroads Animal Clinic, Animal Clinic of Maynardville and Knoxville Pet Emergency Clinic. Preceded in death by mother, Mary Frances Baker Baxter. He was an avid fisherman. He made many friends in his 13 years of recovery through AA. He was a very loving husband and family man. Wife of 18 years, Sharon Baxter; daughter and son-in-law, Beth & Hawkeye Brown; daughters, Kathy Baxter and Crystal Baxter; son, Patrick Baxter; grandchildren, Kayla and Cody Graves; father, Tracy Baxter; brother, John T. & wife Carol Baxter; sister, Lynda "Susie" Baxter Acuff and husband Don; several nieces and nephews; special friends: Father Rob, David Clark, Scott Townsend, Tom Humpston, Patrick Carr, Frank Snyder and numerous others. A Celebration of Life service will be held at 10:30 am Tuesday, September 3, 2002 at St. Joseph the Carpenter Episcopal Church 345 Hardin Lane, Sevierville, Father Rob Henley officiating. Interment to follow in Highland South Cemetery. Pallbearers will be: Matthew Acuff, Bo Baxter, Greg Baxter, Scott Townsend, Hawkeye Brown, Don Acuff, Andy Dugger, Jimmy Hickman. Because of his love for animals, in lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the Knoxville Pet Emergency Clinic 1819 Ailor Ave., Knoxville, TN 37921. Family will receive friends from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Monday at Berry Funeral Home Chapman Highway.
Gertrude (Gertie) Hill
Dated: August 31 2002
Hill, Gertrude (Gertie), age 91, of South Knoxville, passed away Saturday, August 31, 2002 at Hillcrest South Nursing Home. Preceded in death by husband, Charles J. Hill and daughter Brenda S. Hill. Son and daughter-in-law, John and Barbara Hill; daughter and son-in-law, Tracy and Dean Joslin; grandchildren Johnna Hill of Nashville; Misty Nicole Hoffman and husband Jason of Kodak; Michael J. Hill of Knoxville; several nieces and nephews. Special thanks to the loving and caring staff of Hillcrest South Nursing Home and Advanta Hospice. Graveside service 11:00 AM Wednesday, Woodlawn Cemetery, Rev. Charles Lawson officiating. Friends may call at their convenience Tuesday at Berry Funeral Home, Chapman Highway.
Mary Emma Cook Birden
Dated: August 30 2002
Mary Emma Cook Birden, age 77 of Sevierville, died Friday, August 30, 2002 at Sevier County Health Care Center. She was a long time member and ordained Elder of the First Presbyterian Church of Sevierville. She was born January 14, 1925 in Alabama to Ollis and Mary Jane Williams Cook. Mary retired from Smoky Mountain Vending following 47 years of service as the kitchen manager responsible for purchasing and preparation of food items. Mary’s other interest included teaching Sunday school, singing in the choir, the Women’s Association of the church in which she served several terms as President. Outside the church, Mary also served several terms as President of the Sevier County Medical Center volunteers and was a faithful volunteer at the Sevier Food Ministries. Within her housing complex she taught a weekly Bible study and published a monthly newsletter for residents. In 1999, Mary was nominated and selected as one of twelve Sevier County residents to be designated a Living Treasure in Mary O. Stone’s book, “Sevier County Living Treasures – Celebrating Affirmative Aging”. She was preceded in death by her husband, Paul B. Birden, who died in 1977, her parents and seven siblings. Survivors: Brothers and Sisters-in-law: Reverend Gabriel and Della Cook of Gadsden, Alabama; James and Sylvia Cook of Randall, Ohio Sister-in-law: Lucille Birden White of Champagne, Illinois Brothers-in-law: Charles Birden of Knoxville; James Birden of Springfield, Ohio Step-Son: Paul B. Birden, Jr. of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania A host of nieces and nephews Special Friends: Charlotte Wilhoit, Willie Kate Burden, Terry Wright, Doris Emory, and Patricia Pellerin Funeral service 7 PM Tuesday at First Presbyterian Church of Sevierville with The Reverend Don Grady officiating. Interment 10 AM Wednesday in Pleasant View Cemetery. The family will receive friends 5-7 PM Tuesday at the church. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to: The Mary Birden Memorial Fund in care of the First Presbyterian Church—500 Belle Avenue—Sevierville, Tennessee 37862 or to the Sevier County Food Ministries—890 Old Knoxville Highway—Sevierville, Tennessee 37862.
Maria Del Pilar Thieroff
Dated: August 30 2002
Thieroff, Maria Del Pilar, age 80, of Knoxville, formerly of Pinellas Park, Florida, passed away Friday, August 30, 2002 at Farragut Healthcare. She was a devout Catholic. Preceded in death by husband, Paul Thieroff. Survived by son and daughter-in-law Ed and Pat Navarro of Lenoir City; brother, Eduardo Lizaga of Saragoza, Spain; several nieces and nephews. Family and friends will meet at the Rotunda at Tennessee Veterans Cemetery on Tuesday for an 11:30 a.m. graveside service with Father John Dowling officiating. Family will receive friends from 6:30-8:00 p.m. on Saturday at Berry Funeral Home, Chapman Highway.
Randy Joe Banks
Dated: August 29 2002
Randy Joe Banks, age 47 of Sevierville, died Thursday, August 29, 2002 at his home. He was a member of White Pine Baptist Church. Survivors: Mother: Juanita J. Murrell, Sevierville Niece: Cherise Reagan Uncles: Herbert Murrell and wife Erma, Theron C. Murrell and wife Joan, Greely Banks Funeral service 5 PM Sunday in the West Chapel of Atchley Funeral Home with Rev. Bill Barnes and Rev. Mike Weber officiating. Interment 11 AM Monday in Walnut Grove Cemetery. The family will receive friends 3-5 PM Sunday at Atchley Funeral Home, Sevierville.
Owens Wayne Koontz
Dated: August 29 2002
Owens Wayne Koontz, age 58, of Kodak, died August 29, 2002. Survivors: Wife: Joyce Koontz Daughter and Son-in-law: Jill and Todd Rader Sons and Daughters-in-law: Tim and Teresa Koontz, Steve and Donnita Koontz Grandchildren: Jason Koontz, Matthew Koontz, Aaron Koontz, Aric Koontz, Trenton Koontz, Cory Shell, Bradley Shell Brothers and Sisters-in-law: Mickey and Cindy Koontz, J.C. and Faye Koontz Sister and Brother-in-law: Wanda and Johnnie Romines Funeral service 8 PM Saturday in the West Chapel of Atchley Funeral Home with the Rev. Wayne Stinnett and rev. Jerry Vittetoe officiating. Graveside service 2 PM Sunday in the Pollard Cemetery with the Rev. Kim McCroskey officiating. The family will receive friends 5-8 PM Saturday at Atchley Funeral Home Sevierville.
Richard Rex (Richie) Wilson
Dated: August 29 2002
Richard Rex “Richie” Wilson, age 27, of Sevierville, died Thursday, August 29, 2002 at Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center, Knoxville. He was a 1994 graduate of Sevier County High School, and a member of First Baptist Church, Sevierville. Survivors: Parents: Flora and Herbert Wilson Brothers and sisters-in-law: David Wilson and Brenda, Steve Wilson and Karen Fiancée: Dorothy Edmonds Nieces and Nephews: James and Marsha Ashe, Kim and Casey Reagan, Laura and Robert Haynes, Andrew Wilson Great Nieces and Nephews: Hunter and Haylee, Katelyn and Brianna Funeral Service 2 PM Sunday in the East Chapel of Atchley Funeral Home with Rev. Ed Parton and Rev. Dan King officiating. Interment will follow in the Middle Creek Cemetery. The family will receive friends 6-9 PM Saturday at Atchley Funeral Home Sevierville.
Bernadine (Bea) Norwood
Dated: August 29 2002
Norwood, Bernadine (Bea) -age 75, of South Knoxville, passed away Thursday, August 29, 2002 at home. Member of Woodlawn Christian Church and retired from Hess's Department store. Nieces: Becky Hollingsworth and husband, Roger Family and friends will meet at 2:45 p.m. on Sunday at New Gray Cemetery for a 3:00 p.m. graveside service with Campus Minister Sam Darden, Jr. officiating. The family will receive friends from 5:00-7:00 p.m. Saturday at Berry Funeral Home, Chapman Highway.
