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Helen Campbell Simpson
Dated: August 05 2002
Simpson, Helen Campbell, age 87, of Knoxville, passed away Monday, August 5, 2002. She was a member of Lake Forest Presbyterian Church and was active in the women's ministry. Helen was preceded in death by her husband of 63 years, Retired Lieutenant Colonel, Ray M. Simpson, and her son, Knoxville Attorney Robert Roeder Simpson. Robert J. Simpson and Katharine E. Simpson, her grandchildren; sister-in-law, Sarah Reed Simpson; and niece, Doris Jean Lusk. Helen was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother. She was related to Tennessee State Representative, Harry T. Burn, who in 1920 cast the pivotal vote for ratification of the 19th Amendment to the United States Constitution, giving women the right to participate in the nations political process. Helen spent most of her life in Knoxville, but she traveled with her husband through out his military career, including when he served as a Military Government Officer in occupied Germany after World War II. The family will receive friends from 12:00 Noon until 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, August 7th at Lake Forest Presbyterian Church. Funeral services will follow at 1:00 p.m. at Lake Forest Presbyterian Church with Reverend Kirk Werner officiating. Interment will follow at Woodlawn Cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Lake Forest Presbyterian Church Building Fund, 714 E. Lake Forest Drive, Knoxville, TN 37920. Arrangements by Berry Funeral Home, Chapman Highway.
Jess W. Taylor
Dated: August 06 2002
Taylor, Jess W., age 76, of South Knoxville, went to be with the Lord Tuesday, August 6, 2002. Member of the Church of God. Retired in 1986 from Rohm and Haas. He loved to play the bass fiddle and the bass guitar. In the past, he played the bass guitar with the Chordsmen Quartet and the Ken Apple Family Singers. He was preceded in death by wife, Mable Taylor; parents, John and Daisy Taylor; sister, Palestine Jones. Daughter and son-in-law, Patricia and Rev. Norman Stallings; sons and daughters-in-law, Harold and Lou Ann Taylor, Danny and Jenny Taylor; grandchildren: Marc Stallings, Chrystal Stallings, Ben Taylor, Tom Taylor, David Taylor, and Karen Taylor; great-grandchild, Hope Stallings; brother and sister-in-law, John Weldon and Pat Taylor; sister, Judy Blanche Wilson; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral service 8:00 p.m. Thursday, Berry Funeral Home Chapel, with Rev. Norman Stallings and Danny Taylor officiating. Family and friends will meet at Highland Memorial Cemetery Friday at 11:00 a.m. for interment services. The family will receive friends from 6:00 p.m until 8:00 p.m. on Thursday at Berry Funeral Home, Chapman Highway.
William Arlie Vance
Dated: August 06 2002
William Arlie Vance, age 69 of Pigeon Forge, died Tuesday, August 6, 2002. He was preceded in death by his sisters Stella Vance, Aldmeda Adams; brother Edrow Vance. Survivors: Wife: Marietta Vance Daughters: Sandra Lee Moore and husband Richard; Billie Ann Vance Brother: James Vance Sisters: Johnnie Jones Special nephew: Gary Maples and wife Rowena Several nieces and nephews Family and friends will meet 10 AM Friday at Mt. Zion Cemetery for graveside service and interment. Rev. Ed Parton officiating and military honors provided by American Legion Post # 104. The family will receive friends 6-8 PM Thursday at Atchley Funeral Home, Sevierville.
William Eugene Hurst
Dated: August 07 2002
William Eugene Hurst, 59, of Oak Ridge died Wednesday August 7, 2002. He was preceded in death by his parents; Myrtle and Clifford Hurst and brother; John C. Hurst Survivors: Sisters and brothers-in-law; Eurithea and Lee Maples Agnes and Clyde Perryman Blanch and Shirl Perryman Ellaree Caughron Ruth Phillips Faye Hurst Brother and sister-in-law; Paul and Mildred Hurst Several nieces and nephews A host of friends at Emory Valley Group Home. Funeral service 7 P.M. Friday in the East Chapel of Atchley Funeral Home. Rev. Roy Ogle and Jamie Gibson officiating. Friends and family will meet 10 AM Saturday at Eledge Cemetery at Bethany Baptist Church for interment. The family will receive friends 5-7 P.M. Friday at Atchley Funeral Home in Sevierville.
Eddie Lynn Davis
Dated: August 07 2002
IN LOVING MEMORY Eddie Lynn Davis, 53, of Walland died Wednesday, August 7, 2002 at Blount Memorial Hospital. He was a member of Prospect Baptist Church. Preceded in death by his parents; J. Paul and Avis Willocks Davis Survivors: Wife; Antoinette B. Davis Son; Charles A. Davis Daughter and son-in-law; Charity E. and Alex Decker Step-daughter; Renee Reitzel and husband Lee Step-son; George B. Walden One brother Aunt; Virgie Wilson Funeral service 7 P.M. Friday in the West Chapel of Atchley Funeral Home, with the Rev. Ernest Condee officiating. Interment 10 A.M. Saturday in Prospect Cemetery. The family will receive friends 5-7 P.M. Friday at Atchley Funeral Home in Sevierville.
Mattie Ree Hester Knowlton
Dated: August 08 2002
Knowlton, Mattie Ree Hester died on Thursday, August 8, 2002 in Knoxville, Tennessee. She was the widow of Frank Gibson Hester, who preceded her in death in 2002. Her parents, the late William Thomas and Corrie Joyner Robinson of Atmore, Alabama; her sisters, Mildred Robinson Lowrey, Willie Mae Robinson, and a brother, Otha Leo Robinson preceded her in death. Mrs. Knowlton was born in Robinsonville, Alabama on March 25, 1912. She taught school in Atmore and Montgomery and was employed with the state of Alabama for 25 years. She was a member of Forest Park Baptist Church for 43 years. Two daughters, Patricia Hester Neal of South Carolina and Jeanne Hester Mitchell of Tennessee; five grandchildren; and six great grandchildren. Graveside services will be held on Saturday 3:00 p.m. at Oakwood Annex. The family will greet friends after the service and requests that flowers be omitted. Memorials can be made to the Alzheimer's Association. Courtesy of Berry Funeral Home, Chapman Highway.
Alice J. Clements
Dated: August 08 2002
Alice J. Clements, age 68 of Sevierville, Tennessee (formerly of Muncie, Indiana) died Thursday, August 8, 2002. Mrs. Clements was employed by Goody’s in Sevierville and was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary. She was preceded in death by her parents Catherine and Bernard Colin and granddaughter Desiree Clements; and sister Mary Hartman Survivors: Husband: James Clements Sons: Jim Clements and wife SengHkan; Lawrence Clements and wife Sandra; Bryan Clements and wife Rebecca Daughters: Brenda (Clements) Shirley; Laura (Clements) Lindley and husband Mike Ten grandchildren Two great-grandchildren Brothers: Bob Colin and Leo Colin Sisters: Hilda Endcott, Ruth Platt, Rosalea Wilbur, Sharon Colin Funeral service 11 AM Monday in The Chapel of Atchley Funeral Home with Rev. Kim McCroskey officiating. Interment will follow in Sims Chapel Cemetery. The family will receive friends 6-8 PM Sunday at Atchley Funeral Home, Sevierville, TN.
Eva Owens Nelson
Dated: August 09 2002
Nelson, Eva Owens age 92 of South Knoxville, passed away August 9, 2002 at her home. She was a member of Sevier Heights Baptist Church. Preceded in death by husband, Lennis Nelson; brother, Herbert Owens; sons-in-law, Jack B. Massengill, Bill J. Pritchett. Daughters Patsy Pritchett and Joanne Massengill; grandchildren: Vicki Kieffer and husband Steve; Jeff Massengill and wife Trish; great-grandchildren, Brittany and Kevin Massengill; brother, Arthur James Owens, Jr.; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be 8:00 PM Monday at Berry Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Don Wilson officiating. Family and friends will meet at 11:00 AM Tuesday at Woodlawn Cemetery for graveside services. Family will receive friends from 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM Monday at Berry Funeral Home, Chapman Highway.
Ruth Hurst Wayland Cofer
Dated: August 09 2002
Ruth Hurst Wayland Cofer, age 70 of Cleveland, TN formerly of Knoxville died Friday, August 9, 2002. She was a member of South Knoxville Church of God. Preceded in death by husband, James O. (J.O.) Wayland of Sevierville, mother Dora Hurst, brother Kenneth Hurst Survivors: Husband: Robert Cofer, of Cleveland Daughter and Son-in-law: Sue and Rev. Timothy Hyde Grandchildren: T.J. Hyde Victoria Hyde Father: Ray Hurst and wife Joanne Hurst Sisters: Evelyn Hayes Jeanette Burkhart Brother-in-law: David Hood Family members will be meeting at the residence of Ray Hurst. Funeral service 7PM Monday in Atchley’s Chapel with Rev. Chris Oliver, and Rev.Wayne Depew officiating. Interment 10AM Tuesday in Trundles Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 5-7PM Monday at Atchley Funeral Home, Sevierville.
Hettie Mae Burnette
Dated: August 10 2002
Burnette, Hettie Mae, age 81, of Knoxville passed away on Saturday August 10, 2002 at Hillcrest South Nursing Home. She was born on August 20, 1920. Preceded in death by her parents, Pink & Myrtle Reagan; husband, Edward Burnette; children, Harrison, Myrtle, Charlie, & Darlene. Daughter & son-in-law Royce & Bud Vaughn; daughter, Margaret and in memory of son-in-law Franklin Ford; son & daughter-in-law, David & Freda Burnette; sisters Zora Lowe, Shirley; brothers, James & Charles Reagan; 14 grandchildren; 4 great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be on Tuesday, August 13, 2002 at 8:00 p.m. in the chapel of Berry Funeral Home with Rev. Kenneth Walker officiating. Friends will meet at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday August 14, 2002 at Highland South Cemetery for the interment. Pallbearers will be Edward Vaughn, David Charles Burnette, Andrew & Roger Billingsley, Jonathan & Charles Kidd. The family will receive friends from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Tuesday at Berry Funeral Home, Chapman Highway.
Goffey G. Willis
Dated: August 10 2002
Willis, G.G. "George", age 79, of Knoxville passed away on Saturday August 10, 2002 at his home. He attended Island Home Baptist Church, and was owner/operator of Complete Door Service by G. G. Willis since 1955. He was a veteran of the United States Air Force. Wife Alma Willis; sons: Ronald & Gordon Willis; sons & daughters-in-law: Eugene & Joan Willis, Paul & Temple Willis; daughters & sons-in-law: Linda & Roy Scalf, Deborah & Ron Maples, Carla & Russ Harrington, several grandchildren, great-grandchildren, loving sisters, nieces, and nephews. Family and friends will meet for graveside services on Tuesday August 13, 2002 at 10:00 a.m. at Island Home Baptist Church Cemetery with Rev. Dwight Jenkins officiating. Military honors will be provided by the East Tennessee Veterans Honor Guard. The family will receive friends from 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM Monday August 12, 2002 at Berry Funeral Home, Chapman Highway.
Frank David Jordan III
Dated: August 10 2002
Jordan, Frank (David) III, age 48, of South Knoxville, passed away suddenly Saturday, August 10, 2002. From 1972 - 1975, David attended the University of Tennessee where he was a member of the Pride of the Southland Marching Band. Later, he graduated with high honors from Maryville College. While attending Maryville College, he was a member of the Alpha Sigma Lambda Society. David was an active member of Lake Forest Presbyterian Church where he served as a Deacon and sang in the choir. Other memberships included Downtown Optimist Club and ASIS. Employed by KUB for 28 years, David was serving as Security and Properties Supervisor. He also was a part-time employee of Gentry Bus Company where he enjoyed transporting the UT Football Team. David was an avid hunter and snow skier and also enjoyed refereeing soccer for TSSAA. He is preceded in death by his mother, Sally Jordan. Wife of 27 years, Carol Jordan, who is a second grade teacher at Bonny Kate Elementary School; sons, Frank David ?Davey? Jordan, IV and Andrew Chandler Jordan; father, Frank Jordan, Jr.; sister, Margaret Webb and husband Bob; father-in-law and mother-in-law, O.C. (Jack) and Jeanne Cunningham; brother-in-law, John H. Cunningham and wife Karen; nieces, Sarah Webb and Lauren Cunningham; nephew, Blake Cunningham; and several cousins. Funeral Service 6:30 PM Tuesday, August 13, 2002 at Lake Forest Presbyterian Church, Rev. Kirk Werner officiating. Family will receive friends Tuesday following the funeral service in the fellowship hall. Memorials may be made to the Lake Forest Presbyterian Audio/Visual Fund, 714 Lake Forest Dr., Knoxville, TN. 37920. Family and friends will meet at 10:30 AM in the upper parking lot of Lake Forest Presbyterian Church and will proceed to Woodlawn Cemetery for an 11:00 AM graveside service. Pallbearers will be Jim Hazenfield, John Maples, Rusty Spargo, Daniel Paransky, Allen Ladner, Gary Norvell, Davey Jordan, and Andrew Jordan. Berry Funeral Home is serving the family.
Jerry Ray Clabough, Sr.
Dated: August 11 2002
Clabough, Jerry Ray, Sr., age 56, of South Knoxville, passed away Sunday, August 11, 2002 at his residence. Preceded in death by son, Jerry Ray Clabough, Jr.; father, Elijah; and several sisters and brothers. Mother, Bertha Clabough; ex-wife, Shirl Clabough; daughter, Christy Clabough; sons and daughters-in-law: Creg and Karie Clabough, Terry and Stacy Clabough; grandchildren, Alexandria, Jordan, Hailey, Hannah, Hunter, Nick, Gala; brothers, Raymond and Tom Clabough; sisters, Shirley Longmire, Sally Henderson; and several nieces, nephews, and other relatives. Family and friends will meet at Mt. Olive Cemetery at 1:00 p.m. Tuesday for a graveside service with Rev. Willard Haun and Blue Brown officiating. Arrangements by Berry Funeral Home, Chapman Highway.
