Knox County, TN Obituaries DR. VON ANDERSON - DIED. Dr. Von Anderson died at his home at Asbury, Knox county, yesterday afternoon at 1:30 o’clock having been a sufferer for some time with acute asthma and heart trouble. Funeral services will be conducted this afternoon at 2:30 o’clock at the family residence and the internment will afterward be made at Pickel cemetery of that community. Deceased was well known in Knox county, having been a practicing physician at Asbury for a number of years. He was sixty-eight years of age and lived a Christian life. He was a member of the Lebanon Presbyterian church and was faithful to all of its precepts. He leaves a wife and two children to mourn his loss. The children are Mrs. G. A. McNutt and Mr. W. V. Anderson, of this city. He was also the father of the late lamented Mrs. J. W. Saylor. Daily Journal and Journal and Tribune (8 Mar. 1896) - transcribed by, Marla Zwakman RICHARD W. AUSTIN, 62 years old, Representative in Congress from the Second Tennessee District from 1907 until last March 4, died today from peritonitis. The body was taken tonight to the Austin home in Knoxville where the funeral will be held. Dallas Morning News, Dallas, Texas, April 21, 1919 – transcribed by Amanda Jowers W. B. BAKER - DIED. W. B. Baker, at Shooks February 9, after a long confinement by consumption. He leaves a wife and son and a large number of friends to mourn his loss. Daily Journal and Journal and Tribune (19 Feb. 1894) - transcribed by, Marla Zwakman CHARLES BLANC - DIED, Mr. Charles Blanc, of Third Creek, Knox county. The deceased was 60 years old and a prominent farmer well known in Knoxville. He was a kind father and always ready to administer to the wants of the sick of his neighborhood. By his death a kind friend and a high esteemed neighbor is lost. The funeral services will take place at the family residence today at two o’clock. All friends invited. Daily Journal and Journal and Tribune (21 Dec. 1895) - transcribed by, Marla Zwakman HENRY DANIEL BLANC, II, age 70, of Jefferson City, died Thursday, June 18, 1998, at 3:40 p.m. in Saint Mary's Medical Center at Knoxville, Tennessee, after a valiant struggle with multiple myeloma. Born in Knoxville, Henry grew up in Jefferson City, Tennessee, earning his Eagle Scout rank and participating in church and community affairs. He was a graduate of the Baylor School in Chattanooga and the College of William and Mary in Williamsburg, Virginia. In recognition of his football achievements there, William and Mary recently honored Henry with membership in its Athletic Hall of Fame. Though not a graduate of Carson-Newman College, Henry continued a family tradition of support of the college spanning four generations into the early 1900's. He followed his grandfather's steps in service on the board of trustees, tirelessly working to promote the best interests of the college for many years until his health required his resignation from this fellowship he so dearly loved. Carson-Newman honored Henry for his devoted service with an honorary doctorate degree on May 10, 1997. In 1950, Henry began his life's work at Blanc and West Lumber Company, the family business which began operation in 1935 at its present location in Jefferson City. He was still active in the management until the last few days of his life. For many years, Henry served as an active deacon of the First Baptist Church in Jefferson City as well as teaching a Sunday School class and working on various committees. He was a member of the Mossy Creek lodge No. 353, F&AM and the American Legion. Son of the late Adrian and Fred West Blanc, Henry was preceded in death by his son, Jim Blanc. He is survived by his wife of 46 years, Betty Gay Walden Blanc of Jefferson City; daughters and their husbands, Jenny and Doug Malone of Wingate, North Carolina, Nancy and Danny Dalton of New Market, Tennessee and Linda Gay Blanc and Marion Barnett of Jefferson City, Tennessee; brother, Adrian Blanc of Jefferson City, Tennessee; sister, Mary Comer of Dandridge, Tennessee; grandchildren, Drew, Will and Jay Dalton and Megan, Molly and Derek Malone; step-grandsons, Joshua and John Mark Barnett and many special nieces and nephews. In keeping with his giving nature, Henry donated his body to scientific study at The University of Tennessee College of Medicine at Memphis, Tennessee. Memorial services will be held at the First Baptist Church in Jefferson City, Tennessee at 5 p.m. on Monday, June 22, 1998 with visitation in the church sanctuary immediately following the service. Memorials to Carson-Newman College in Henry's honor would be especially appropriate. Henry's family wishes to express gratitude to the doctors and entire staff at Knoxville Hematology Oncology for their tender loving care. Known for his mischievous sense of humor, unassuming personal dignity and rock steady loyalty to friends, Henry Blanc moved through this life with grace, always openly, warmly interested in all who crossed his path. He will be greatly missed. Arrangements by Farrar Funeral Home, 411 West Broadway Blvd., Jefferson City, Tennessee 37760. Phone (423) 475-3892. The Knoxville News-Sentinel submitted by Norita Shepherd Moss GEORGE N. BRADSHAW, JR. age 77, of South Knoxville, passed away on Sunday, June 11, 2006. Member and elder of Graystone Presbyterian church. He served in the United States Army and was a decorated veteran of the Korean War. He was the Region I Materials and Testing Engineer for Tennessee Department of Transportation and retired with 50 years of service. He was a member of the South Knoxville Optimist Club. Preceded in death by wife, Patricica(Patsy )Bradshaw. Survived by son, Tom Bradshaw and wife, Patty; daughter, Becky Minnich and husband, Jerry; grandchildren, Michael Bradshaw and wife, Cara; Amy; Stephen and Missy Bradshaw; Will and Suzanne Minnich; great-granddaughter, Ava Bradshaw; brother, William P. "Bill" Bradshaw and wife, Lucille. Funeral service will be held 8 PM on Tuesday, Graystone Presbyterian Church, with Rev. Mark Knisley officiating. Family and friends will meet at Woodlawn Cemetery on Wednesday for 11 AM interment services. The family will receive friends from 6-8 PM on Tuesday at Graystone Presbyterian Church. Arrangements by Berry Funeral Home, Chapman Highway. The Knoxville News-Sentinel submitted by Norita Shepherd Moss PATRICIA H. BRADSHAW .,age 69, of Knoxville passed away Friday June 1,2001.She was a member of Graystone Presbyterian Church and was retired from Drumhellers Inc. after many years of service. Survivors include husband: George N. Bradshaw,Jr.;Son and daughter in law: Tom and Patty Bradshaw Daughter and son in law: Becky and Jerry Minnich;Six grandchildren: Michael, Amy, Will, Stephen, Suzanne, Missy Funeral services will be Monday 11 AM at Graystone Presbyterian Church with Rev. Mark Knisley officiating. Interment will be at Woodlawn Cemetery. Family will receive friends Sunday from 7 until 9 PM at Graystone Presbyterian Church. Berry Funeral Home (Chapman Highway) in charge of arrangements.www.berryfuneralhome.com The Knoxville News-Sentinel submitted by Norita Shepherd Moss MRS. ALICE BROOKE died at 51 Linden street yesterday, at 11 o’clock a.m., of consumption. She was thirty-five years of age and Knoxville is her native place. Undertaker Zeigler embalmed her body and the remains were accompanied by her husband to their home at Dayton, this state, today. Daily Journal and Journal and Tribune (2 Feb. 1892) - transcribed by, Marla Zwakman NELLIE RUTH BROWNING - 83, of Knoxville, entered her mansion in the Kingdom of Heaven, Monday, August 30, 2004. Her husband, P. F. "Junior" Browning Sr. and daughter, Shirley Seay Noland, preceded her in death. Mrs. Browning was a member of the former Euclid Avenue Baptist Church. She was our devoted, loving Mother, friend and spiritual teacher. She is survived by: her children, Perry Browning and wife, Patsy, Greg Browning and wife, Denise, Donna Emory and husband, David, Jannie Swatzson and husband, Charles, Teresa Percival and husband, Marty all of Knoxville and Karen Williams and husband, Dave of Baneberry, TN; 14 grandchildren and 20 great grandchildren. The family will receive friends from 6 until 8 p.m. Thursday, September 2, 2004 with funeral services to follow at 8 p.m. at Highland Memorial Park, Funerals and Cremations, 5315 Kingston Pike with Dr. Phil Young officiating. Graveside services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, September 3, 2004 at Highland Memorial Cemetery. Grandsons Todd Emory, Bart Browning, Chad Browning, Josh Percival and Matt Browning will serve as honorary pallbearers. Arrangements are by Highland Memorial Park, Funerals and Cremations, 5315 Kingston Pike, 588-0567. The Knoxville News-Sentinel, September 1, 2004, submitted by Norita Shepherd Moss PERRY FRANK BROWNING, SR. (JUNIOR) - age 77, of Knoxville, went to be with our Lord and Savior on July 21, 1999 after an 18-month battle with cancer. He was past Master of Woodward Lodge #737 and a 32 Degree Master of The Knoxville Scottish Rite Bodies. He was a member of The Olivet Baptist Church. Mr. Browning is preceded in death by his daughter, Shirley Noland; brother, Bruce Browning; sister, Lena McClain. He is survived by his loving family, wife of 58 years, Nellie Ruth; daughters and sons-in-law, Donna and David Emory, Jannie and Charles Swatzson, Karen and Dave Williams, Teresa and Marty Percival, sons and daughters-in-law, Perry and Patsy Browning, Gregory and Denise Browning; grandchildren, Whitney Miettinen, Todd Emory, Kristi Bahna, Bart Browning, Chad Browning, Nichole Browning, Josh Percival, Matt Browning, Natalie Browning, Beth Mason, Robbin Kostewicz, Eric Jackson, Amy Coggin; great-grandchildren, Maija Miettinen, Kal Miettinen, Alex Bahna, Chloe Jane Bahna, Jennifer Miller, Dustin Miller, Casey Kostewicz, Spencer Kostewicz, Josh Jackson, Nikki Jackson, Thomas Jackson, Haley Love and Jacob Love; brother, Charles Browning of Dandridge; sisters, Gladys Bolinger and Bessie Tweed, both of Knoxville. Mr. Browning is at Highland Memorial Funeral Home, 5315 Kingston Pike, where services will be at 8:00 p.m. Friday, July 23, 1999 with Rev. Marian Stanley officiating. Masonic services will precede the funeral. Interment will be 10:00 a.m. Saturday, July 24, 1999 at Highland Memorial Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. Friday at Highland Memorial Funeral Home, 588-0567. Knoxville News-Sentinel, The (TN) - July 24, 1999, submitted by Norita Shepherd Moss, who adds the following: Name: Perry Frank BROWNING Birth: 1921 in Knoxville Knox Co., TN Death: 21 JUL 1999 in Knoxville Knox Co., TN Burial: Highland Memorial Cemetery Knox Co., TN Father: Perry Layton BROWNING b: 2 JUL 1888 in Cedar Creek, Greene Co., TN Mother: Neppie Leola BYRD b: 16 DEC 1892 in Greene Co., TN Marriage 1 Nellie Ruth UNKNOWN b: ABT 1911 in Knox Co., TN Married: ABT 1941 Children Shirley BROWNING Living BROWNING Living BROWNING Living BROWNING Living BROWNING Living BROWNING Living BROWNING RICHARD E. BROWNING, age 53, beloved son, husband, father, and grandfather passed away Friday, October 18, 2002 at 10:07 p.m. at Fort Sanders Regional Hospital. He was born on May 6, 1949. He was an active member and deacon at New Hopewell Baptist Church. After working many years for AT&T, he left to open his own business, WRT Hydrauic Surviviors are his wife, Vicky S. Browning; daughter and son-in-law, Tammy and Victor Galyon; sons and daughters-in-law, Wayne and Lisa Browning and Russell and Lori Browning; grandchildren, Katie and Allie Galyon, Josh Browning, and Nate Lawrence; parents, Eula and Ernest Browning; sisters, Doris Jean Johnson, Linda Richey, and Gail Davis; brothers, Steve Browning, Bill Browning, and Mark Browning; and many nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends from 5:00-7:00 p.m. on Sunday at New Hopewell Baptist Church, 943 Kimberlin Heights Road, Knoxville, Tennessee 37920. Funeral service will follow at 7:00 p.m. with Rev. Cory Golden officiating. Family and friends will meet Monday at Woodlawn Cemetery for an 11:00 a.m. interment service. Pallbearers will be Steve Browning, Bill Browning, Mark Browning, Raymond Boling, Clifford Boling, and Jerry Brogdon. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to the New Hopewell Baptist Church Building Fund. Berry Funeral Home, Chapman Highway, in charge of arrangements. The Knoxville News-Sentinel submitted by Norita Shepherd Moss RUBY C. BROWNING — age 87 of Powell passed away Friday September 3, 2004 at Shannondale Health Care. Member of Bookwalter United Methodist Church. Preceded in death by husband, Bruce E. Browning; daughter, Shirley B. Sims. Survived by; sons, Earl Browning of Chapel Hill, NC, James Browning of Powell, TN; 3 grandchildren, Tim Clifton of Whitehouse, TN, Kelly Kimball of Strawberry Plains, Ty Browning of Powell, TN; 9 great-grandchildren; sisters, Bernice Grove of N. Ft. Myers, FL, Loraine Covington of Knoxville, TN. Friends will meet at Greenwood Cemetery for a graveside service 3 pm Sunday with Rev Jack Piers officiating. Arrangements by Lynnhurst-Greenwood Chapel of Berry Funeral Home, 2300 W. Adair Dr. Knoville Sentinal, Sat., Sept, 04, 2004 , submitted by Norita Shepherd Moss, who adds the following: Ruby C. MAYS Birth: 1917 in Knox Co., TN Death: 3 SEP 2004 in Knox Co., TN Burial: Greenwood Cemetery, Knoxville, Knox Co., TN Father: James Franklin MAYS b: 5 JUN 1875 in TN Mother: Cordelia UNKNOWN b: ABT 1885 in TN Marriage 1 Bruce Earl BROWNING b: 16 SEP 1910 in Cedar Creek Area, TN Children Shirley Ann BROWNING b: 25 JUN 1937 in Powell Knox Co., TN Living JR. Living BROWNING WILLIAM G. BROWNLOW - Knoxville - Funeral services for William G. Brownlow, 67-year-old Knoxville real estate operator, who died early Wednesday following a heart attack, will be conducted at 11 a.m. Thursday, with burial here. Brownlow had occupied a real estate office here in the same building since 1905. His grandfather was William G. (Parson) Brownlow, governor of Tennessee in 1867 and later U. S. senator from Tennessee. Kingsport News, October 8, 1942 MRS. ALSEY BRYANT , aged 102 years, died this morning at Skagstown, a village near here. She was the mother of twenty children. Lima Daily News, April 7, 1906 , submitted by Linda D. ANN CAMPBELL - DIED. In Knoxville, Ten., Mrs. Ann Campbell, consort of Mr. James Campbell in the 61st year of her age, Mrs. Martha Waters, consort of Mr. P. A. Waters, in the 27th year of her age, Mrs. Nancy Williams, consort of Mr. Joseph Williams. National Banner and Nashville Whig (20 Oct. 1834) - transcribed by, Marla Zwakman JAMES EDWARD "EDDIE" CAMPBELL, II, age 55, died Sunday, January 5, 2003, in Jacksonville, Florida. Eddie was born in Knoxville, Tennessee. He attended George C. Wallace Junior College in Dothan, Alabama and Armstrong State College in Savannah, Georgia. Eddie served 22 years in the United States Navy as an Antisubmarine Warfare Specialist. He served on the USS Saratoga during Operation Desert Storm. Eddie was employed by the US Postal Service in Jacksonville at the time of his death. He was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church in Savannah. He was a lifelong fan of Auburn Tigers football. Eddie was preceded in death by his father, James E. Campbell, Sr., sister Carolyn A. Campbell. Survivors include his mother, Mrs. Janet F. Campbell of Savannah, GA; sisters and brothers-in-law Gayle and Dennis Andrews of Severn, MD, Angie and Leland Prewitt and Linda S. Campbell; brother Jon D. Campbell all of Savannah, GA; nieces and nephews Payton J. Prewitt, Joy Andrews, Linda Prewitt and Garrett J. Campbell, one grand nephew Trenton Andrews, and several Aunts, Uncles, and Cousins. Funeral Service 3 p.m. Friday, January 10, 2003, in the Click Funeral Home Farragut Chapel with Dr. Robert Countiss officiating. Interment will follow in the Pleasant Forest Cemetery with full military honors conferred by the U. S. Navy and the Volunteer State Veterans Honor Guard. Click Funeral Farragut Chapel 11915 Kingston Pike is serving the Campbell family. The Knoxville News-Sentinel submitted by Norita Shepherd Moss VIOLA M. CAMPBELL, 84, Sarasota, died Oct. 19, 2001. She was born May 15, 1917, in Knox County, Tenn., and came to Sarasota two years ago from Tennessee. She was an employee at a VA Medical Center in their canteen. She was a Baptist. Survivors include a daughter, Frances Greer of Sarasota; four grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and a great-great-grandson. Services and burial will be in Tennessee. Toale Brothers Funeral Home, Wilson Chapel, is in charge. 2001 Sarasota Herald-Tribune submitted by Norita Shepherd Moss SAMUEL CARRICK - Died suddenly, on the morning of the 18th of August last, in Knoxville, Tennessee, the Rev. Samuel Carrick, president of Blount College, formerly an inhabitant of this county. Mr. Carrick was possessed of a good natural genius, and extensive erudition - a man of sincere morals and unaffected piety who spent his time and talents for the good of mankind. The Centinel, Gettysburg, PA, September 27, 1809 submitted by Nancy Piper MARY G. CARTER, 84, of Hixson, passed away Wednesday, May 23, 2007, at a local hospital. She was of the Baptist faith. She was very active with Meals on Wheels and was a retired teacher from the Knox County school system. She is survived by her son, Scott (Lori) Carter; daughters, Nancy Mullins, Martha Trotter; brother, Tom Worthington; sister, Lorraine W. Brown; 10 grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. A memorial service may be announced at a later date. 2001 Sarasota Herald-Tribune submitted by Norita Shepherd Moss DWIGHT P. CHILD - Colorado Springs - Dwight P. Child, 57, of Knoxville, Tenn., who came to Colorado Springs to attend the recent wedding of his stepson, Capt. Robert M. McMillan of Knoxville, and Miss Marguerite Martin, Colorado Springs, died Tuesday night after a short illness. Kingsport News, October 22, 1942 L. F. CLARK - Died recently, in Knoxville, L. F. Clark, Professor of Chemistry, in the East Tennessee University. The Whig, (Jonesborough, TN) Wednesday, September 02, 1840; Issue 16; col E - transcribed by, Amanda Jowers FLORENCE DELILAH CLEMMER, age 97, passed away at her home in South Knoxville, Friday, June 19, 1998. Member of Valley View Baptist Church of Loudon. Preceded in death by husband, E.L. Clemmer; daughters, Leona Matthews, Wilma Grayson, Sofina Russell. Survivors: daughter and son-in-law, Martha Novella and Richard Perryman; sons and daughters-in-law, John and Shirley Clemmer, William and Brenda Clemmer, all of Knoxville. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced later by Berry Funeral Home, Chapman Hwy. The Knoxville News-Sentinel submitted by Norita Shepherd Moss CHARLES EUGENE CLIFTON, passed away Thursday morning, June 24, 1999 at St. Mary's Medical Center. He was of the Baptist faith and retired from the City of Knoxville. Preceded in death by parents, Mr. and Mrs. H.M. Clifton; Surviviors include his sister, Betty Lou Berkley and brothers, Clarence, Wayne and Bill Clifton. Sisters: Ruth Varner and Mary Kidwell of Knoxville, Edith Watson of Merritt Island, FL Several nieces and nephews The family will meet 11:00 a.m. Saturday at Sunrise Cemetery in Rutledge, Tennessee for graveside services. The family will receive friends 6:00-8:00 p.m. Friday at The Lynnhurst-Greenwood Chapel of Berry Funeral Home The Knoxville News-Sentinel submitted by Norita Shepherd Moss FRANK HOBART CLIFTON, , JR. - age 77 of Knoxville died Tuesday, December 18, 2001. He was a retired Baptist Minister. Survivors: sisters Betty Jane Farmer of Knoxville, Mary Ann Mitchel of Maryville; several nieces and nephews. Family and friends will meet at Tennessee Veteran's Cemetery at 11:45 a.m. Friday for a 12 noon graveside service and interment. Rev. Joe Bullard officiating. Full military honors will be presented by East Tennessee Veteran Honors Guard. Arrangements by Stevens Mortuary Oglewood Ave. at Broadway Knoxville News-Sentinel - December 20, 2001, submitted by Norita Shepherd Moss, who adds the following: Name: Frank Hobart Clifton JR. Birth: 27 DEC 1924 in Knox Co.,Tennessee Death: 18 DEC 2001 in Knoxville, Knox Co., TN Burial: Tennessee Veteran's Cemetery Knox Co.,Tennessee Father: Frank Hobart CLIFTON b: 16 NOV 1899 in Knox Co.,Tennessee Mother: Jessie H. UNKNOWN b: 22 MAY 1906 in GA ESTHER COLLINS - Knoxville - Mrs. Esther Collins, 31, who has several brothers and sisters residing in Kingsport, died yesterday following an illness of pneumonia. Survivors include her husband, Taylor Collins; two daughters, Lorena and Barbara Ann Collins; mother, Mrs. Clyde Clevenger; five brothers, Goldie, D. S., Clint, J. T., and Earl Solomon; three sisters, Zora Mae, Arrendia and Gracie Solomon, all of Kingsport. Funeral services will be conducted Saturday afternoon. Kingsport News, October 17, 1942 MARY COX, age 77, of Knoxville, passed away Thursday, November 27, 2003 at Baptist Hospital. She was of the Baptist faith and was retired from Baptist Hospital. Preceded in death by infant daughter; sister, Bertha Richards; parents, John and Martha Williams. She is survived by her daughters, Pat Greene and husband, Jim, Teresa Long, all of Knoxville; son, Terry Long of Cape Canaveral, Florida; grandchildren, Elizabeth Greene, Andrew, Nicholas and Thomas Long; brothers, Johnnie Williams and Charles Williams; lifelong friend, Lela Monroe. The family wishes to express their heartfelt gratitude to Dr. Dean Mire and to the staff of NHC Fort Sanders for their care and compassion. Family and friends will meet at Woodlawn Cemetery Sunday for a 2:00 PM graveside service, Rev. Rebecca Milligan and Rev. Dana Fachman officiating. The family will receive friends Saturday from 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM at Berry Funeral Home, Chapman Highway. Knoxville News-Sentinel - submitted by Norita Shepherd Moss MARGARET CREW - DIED, In Knoxville Ten., Mrs. Margaret Crew, wife of Capt. Pleasant Crew, aged 35 years. Mr. William Carr, aged about 79 years, a soldier of the Revolution. Mr. James Madison Roberts, second son of Mr. Samuel Roberts, aged 25 years. Rev. Stephen Foster, Professor of languages in the East Tennessee College. Mr. Burkley M. Wallace of the firm of Jacobs and Wallace. National Banner and Nashville Whig (23 Jan. 1835) - transcribed by, Marla Zwakman R. B. DOWELL committed suicide in Knoxville last week. Family troubles are assigned as the reason. He was a prominent lawyer, but evil associates led him astray. The Lexington Reporter, July 2, 1875 BETTY JANE FARMER - age 75, went peacefully June 28, 2006 at UT Medical Center. She was a native of Knoxville and a faithful member of Rocky Hill Baptist Church for many years.She was the daughter of the late Frank and Jessie Clifton. She was a devoted wife, mother, and mammaw. Betty passed away on what would have been her 59th wedding anniversary to the late R.B. "Bud" Farmer. She is also preceded in death by her daughter, Janie Farmer; sister, Mary Anne Mitchell; nephew, Brian Lee Mitchell; brothers, Rev. Frank Clifton, and Gilbert Clifton; and daughter-in-law, Amy Farmer. She is survived by sons and daughters-in-law, Bobby Farmer, Rick and Kim Farmer, Steve and Penny Farmer, all of Knoxville; daughters and sons-in-law, Margaret and Larry Dyke, of Knoxville and Tracy and Felix Bryan of Chapel Hill, TN; beloved grandchildren, Jamie Cash, Jenifer Farmer Courtney Farmer, Richard Farmer, Travis Bryan and Margaret Bryan. The family would like to extend a special thanks for the love and care that friends Carolyn Wear and Ann Poore provided. Family and friends will meet at the main entrance of Highland Memorial Cemetery Saturday for an 11:00 A.M. graveside service with Rev. Guy Milam of North Knoxville Baptist Church officiating. Pallbearers: Bobby, Rick, Steve, and Richard Farmer, Jamie Cash, Larry Dyke, Felix and Travis Bryan. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to UT Hospice, 2200 Sutherland Ave., Knoxville, TN 37919. Friends may call at their convenience at Rose Mortuary Mann Heritage Chapel. www.rosemortuary.com Knoxville News Published in the Knoxville News Sentinel from 6/30/2006 - 7/1/2006, , submitted by Norita Shepherd Moss, who adds the following: Name Betty Jane Clifton Birth: About 1921 in Knoxville, Tn Death: 28 June 2006 in Knoxville, Knox County, TN Burial: Highland Cemetery Knox County, TN Father Frank Hobart CLIFTON Mother: Jessie ( Unknown) Clifton married R. D. "Bud" Farmer on 28 June, 1945 ABNER HANARD, Esq., died at his home a few miles from Tazewell a few days ago, in the seventy-ninth year of his age. He was raised in Knox county, Tenn., and moved to Clairborne in 1831. He was a Christian gentleman and respected by all who knew him. Daily Journal and Journal and Tribune (25 Jan. 1895) - transcribed by, Marla Zwakman THOMAS C. HOUK, a brother of Judge Houk, died from cholera, in Knoxville, last week. Memphis Daily Avalanche (10 Oct. 1866) - transcribed by, Marla Zwakman MARTHA J. KEITH - In Knoxville, on the 27th Dec. Martha J. Keith, wife of Rev. Wm. J. Keith. The Weekly Nashville Union, (Nashville, TN) Wednesday, January 22, 1845; Issue 34; col F - transcribed by, Amanda Jowers MARTHA P. KING - In Knoxville, on the 25th Dec. Martha P. King, aged four years. The Weekly Nashville Union, (Nashville, TN) Wednesday, January 22, 1845; Issue 34; col F - transcribed by, Amanda Jowers MARY T. KING - DIED, After a protracted illness at the residence of her father on Coleman street, North Knoxville at ten o’clock last night, Miss Mary T. King, in the 29th year of her age. Daily Journal and Journal and Tribune (6 Sept. 1896) - transcribed by, Marla Zwakman ROBERT KING, SEN. - In Knoxville, on the 4th inst. Robert King, Sen. The Weekly Nashville Union, (Nashville, TN) Wednesday, January 22, 1845; Issue 34; col F - transcribed by, Amanda Jowers HENRY P. KINSLER, Jr., 85, of Gray, went to be with the Lord on Monday (Sept. 22, 2008) after a brief illness. Mr. Kinsler was born on Nov. 9, 1922 in Knoxville, Tenn., son of the late Nettie Lillian Stout Kinsler and Henry Patterson Kinsler, Sr.Henry was a man of many names, H.P., H, JR, Papaw H, June Bug and of course Mr. Kinsler. He had been an inspiration to many and admired by all.Henry was a boating enthusiast, including even rowing a boat down the Madison River, fishing, camping, traveling, photography, and snow mobiles. He was a charter member of the Colonial Heights Eagle Club #3274, member of the Moose Club and the Elks Club. He was a loving husband, father and grandfather.He is preceded in death by his parents, Henry Kinsler Sr. and Nettie Kinsler; a son, Larry Kinsler; two sisters, Ann Gilliam and Joyce Willis; and a brother, Jack Kinsler Mr. Kinsler is survived by his wife of over 50 years, Reba Vicars Kinsler, of the home; two sons, Jerome Kinsler and Jeff and his wife, Debbie Kinsler, all of Gray; two daughters, Tammy Strong of Gray and Tara and her husband, Wally Bowery of Montana; 10 grandchildren, Brodie, Brock, Amanda, Vanessa, Landon, Jaymi, Alison, Lillian, Sarah and Jared; three sisters, Jean Horton, Nell Beverly and Patsy Kinsler; and a brother, Don Kinsler. Further survived by many cousins, nieces and nephews.Visitation will be held on Friday from 5 to 7 p.m. in the J. Wayne Hamilton Memorial Chapel of Oak Hill Funeral Home.Funeral service will follow with Dr. Andrew E. Spence Jr. officiating.A committal service will follow in Oak Hill Mausoleum IV.Pallbearers are Dr. Thomas Dotson, Donnie Kinsler, Scott Kinsler, Roger Beverly, Tim Gammon, and Tom Hilton.Memorial contributions may be made to the Shriners - Jericho Temple Attn: Bill Wampler, P.O. Box 5548, Kingsport, Tenn. 37663.. The staff of Oak Hill is honored to serve the family of Henry P. (H.P.) Kinsler Jr. TimesNews Kingsport, VA, September 24, 2008 submitted by Norita Shepherd Moss Col. W. L. LEDGERWOOD “Tennessee Red Fox” Dead Knoxville (Tenn.) Dispatch to New York Herald: Col. W. L. Ledgerwood, one of the picturesque political figures of Tennessee, is dead. Colonel Ledgerwood was known as “The Red Cloud of Reconstruction” and “The Tennessee Red Fox.” His activity as a Democrat in a strong Republican district gave rise to these appellations, coupled with his long flowing red locks and beard, which made him a conspicuous figure in the councils of Tennessee Democrats. Ten years ago his son was candidate for magistrate, and he had learned that the officers of election, mostly Republicans, had determined to count him out. The father, on learning this, accompanied his son to the polling place, where each armed with a double-barrelled shotgun, compelled a raif count. Young Ledgerwood was elected. Colonel Ledgerwood has been numerous times candidate for congress and other offices, but the overwhelming Republican vote always given in this section kept him out of public life except within his own party. TimesNews Kingsport, VA, September 24, 200Duluth News-Tribune, September 11, 1911 – transcribed by Amanda Jowers8 submitted by Norita Shepherd Moss NORA JANE EUBANKS McGINNIS - Knoxville - Mrs. Nora Jane Eubanks McGinnis, a resident of Bessemer, Ala., for 24 years, died Wednesday at the home of her mother, Mrs. J. N. Eubanks, here. She was 49. Kingsport News, October 15, 1942 CLAUDE B. MOORE - Knoxville - Claude B. Moore, 41, manager of the municipal airport and widely-known in state aviation circles, died at his home Monday after a brief illness of pneumonia. Kingsport News, October 20, 1942 WILL K. MORRISON - CHATTANOOGA, December 7. – Will K. Morrison, well known in Knoxville, where he resided two years, died tonight of diabetes at the home of his brother, R. L. Morrison. Daily Journal and Journal and Tribune (8 Dec. 1890) - transcribed by, Marla Zwakman JOHN R. MURPHY - Knoxville - John R. Murphy, 69, brother of Arthur Murphy of Kingsport, died at 5:30 p.m. Thursday at his home here after a lengthy illness. A retired stationary engineer, he had been employed at Brookside Mills 24 years. Funeral services have not been announced. Surviving are three sons, Parnick, Albert and Dillen Murphy; one daughter, Miss Reva Murphy; one step-son, Clifton Summers, all of Knoxville. In addition to Arthur Murphy, three other brothers, William and Ira Murphy of Knoxville and C. A. Murphy of Nashville also survive, as does one sister, Miss Estella Murphy of Knoxville, and two grandchildren and one great grandchild. Kingsport News, October 17, 1942 THOMAS A. R. NELSON - Judge Thos. A.R. Nelson, late of the Supreme Court of Tenn., died at Knoxville Sunday week, of cholera, after an illness of two days. The Charlotte Gazette, Drakes Branch, VA, Thursday, September 4, 1873 Submitted by: Bea. Adams King DAVID RUTHERFORD - Died - On Saturday afternoon, the 12th inst., at the house of Jas. G. Shepard, Esq., DAVID RUTHERFORD, late of Knoxville, East Tennessee, in the nineteenth year of his age. It is truly painful to the writer of this brief notice to be called upon to record the death of this ? young man, just in the very bloom of youth. Having been intimately acquainted with the character of this youth for several years past can say for him what cannot be said of many young men of his age. Never having known, during this acquaintance, him to be guilty of any of those acts of immorality which are so common with persons of his age, but on the contrary be has lived a strictly moral life, and has ever observed the strictest adherence to the principles of honesty and truth. The Weekly Nashville Union, (Nashville, TN) Wednesday, September 16, 1846; Issue 15; col F - transcribed by, Amanda Jowers Rt. Rev. Msgr. J. Harold Shea, Memphis, Tenn. – The Rt. Rev. Msgr. J. Harold Shea, the Roman Catholic dean of West Tennessee, died in a hospital Sunday night of a heart ailment. He was 62. Msgr. Shea, the third ranking Catholic churchman in Tennessee, was stricken Sunday after celebrating mass at Sacred Heart Church. He died about four hours after entering the hospital. A solemn Pontifical high mass will be sung at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Sacred Heart with the Most Rev. Joseph A. Durick, Bishop of Tennessee, officiating. Burial will be in Knoxville on Friday. Dallas Morning News, Dallas, Texas, February 28, 1967 – transcribed by Amanda Jowers LUCILLE CAPPS SIMS, , age 90, of South Knoxville, passed away December 16, 1998 at Baptist Hospital. Member of Meridian Baptist Church. She was a retired executive secretary for Knoxville Builders Exchange Surviviors include her cousins: Ina Ruth Brewer C.D. Mace - Morristown Peggy Woods - Smyrna, GA Charles Brewer - Louisville, KY Robert Brewer - Adams, TN Bud Dodson - CA Graveside service 2:00 PM Friday, Bethesda Cemetery, Morristown. Rev. Dana Fachman officiating. Friends may call at their convenience from 8 AM to 11 AM Friday at Berry Funeral Home, Chapman Hwy. The Knoxville News-Sentinel submitted by Norita Shepherd Moss SHIRLEY BROWNING SIMS - age 63, of Knoxville, died Thursday, October 19, 2000. She was a member of Faith Presbyterian Church. Preceded in death by father Bruce Earl Browning, Sr. Survived by husband, Robert M. Sims; son and daughter in law, Timothy B. and Holly Clifton; daughter and son in law, Kelly and Bobby Kimball; mother, Ruby Browning; grandchildren, Sydney, Cole and Bailey Kimball, Taylor, Travis, and Jessica Clifton; step grandchildren, Andrew and Joseph Schimer, Elizabeth, Carrie, John, and Amanda Sims; brothers, Bruce Earl Browning, Jr. and wife, Donna Browning and James Browning and wife, Delinda. Funeral service 2 p.m. Sunday at Rose Mortuary Mann Heritage Chapel with Rev. Jack Piers and Dr. G. Turner Howard officiating. Family and friends will meet Monday at Greenwood Cemetery for an 11 a.m. interment service In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Faith Presbyterian Church, 9443 Northshore Dr., Knoxville, Tenn. 37922. The family will receive friends following the service at Rose Mortuary Mann Heritage Chapel. Knoxville News-Sentinel (TN) - October 22, 2000, submitted by Norita Shepherd Moss, who adds the following: Name: Shirley Ann BROWNING SIMS Birth: 25 JUN 1937 in Powell Knox Co., TN Death: 19 OCT 2000 in Knoxville, Knox Co., Tn Burial: 22 OCT 2000 Greenwood Cemetery Knoxville Knox Co., TN Father: Bruce Earl BROWNING b: 16 SEP 1910 in Cedar Creek Area, TN Mother: Ruby C. MAYS b: 1917 in Knox Co., TN Marriage 1 Gilbert William CLIFTON b: 1934 in Knox Co., TN Children Living CLIFTON Living CLIFTON Marriage 2 Robert M. SIMS MRS. PRISCILLA MELINDY SKAGGS, wife of P. H. Skaggs and mother of our well known county trustee, died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Homer Gilmore, Rutledge, Tenn., last evening. The announcement of Mrs. Skaggs death will come with a shock to a great many people of this county as well as distant relatives and friends. The deceased was born near Greensboro, N. C., and while a child, her parents moved to Knox county and settled near Skaggston. Besides her bereaved husband she leaves three daughters and one son to mourn her loss. The funeral will be held tomorrow morning at ten o’clock at the Hopewell church. Daily Journal and Journal and Tribune (17 Oct. 1894) - transcribed by, Marla Zwakman JOHN RAYBURN SMATHERS, age 29, of 7813 Ashley Rd., Powell, Tenn., died Thursday, June 18, 1998, at his residence. A native of Haywood County, he was the son of John Phillip Smathers of Powell, Tenn., and Shirley Wallace Clay of Athens, Ala. He was employed with White Lily Mills as a lab technician. He was a Baptist. Surviving, in addition to his parents, is his daughter, Tara Hope Smathers of Powell, Tenn.; sister, Melissa Smathers Robertson of Atlanta, Ga.; step-sisters, Heather Edwards Graves of Powell, Tenn, and Andrea Edwards Nabors of Lenoir City, Tenn. Services will be Sunday, June 21, 1998, at 2 p.m. at Garrett Funeral Home Chapel. The family will receive friends from 7-9 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the Shriner's Hospital, 950 W. Faris Rd., Greenville, SC 29605. The Knoxville News-Sentinel submitted by Norita Shepherd Moss DANIEL MORGAN SMITH - DIED, On the 26th day of July, 1866, of congestive fever, at the residence of J. B. Lacey, in Lauderdale county, Tennessee, Daniel Morgan Smith, in his 26th year. The deceased was a native of Orange county, Virginia, was one among the first who volunteered to defend his native South against Northern aggression, joined Captain Sutherland’s company, 4th regiment Tennessee infantry, Cheatham’s division, and was in all the battles of the West, from Shiloh, Perryville, Murfreesboro, Chattanooga, and Chickamauga, to Missionary Ridge, where he was captured and held a prisoner by the Federals sixteen months. He was a universal favorite with all, but particularly with his brother soldiers, who, at his request, buried him with the honors of war; and he who had faced death so often in the field of battle, did not fear the grim monster in the shape of disease. He died as a Christian should, having forgiven even the Yankees, for their inhuman treatment. Memphis Daily Avalanche (4 Aug. 1866) - transcribed by, Marla Zwakman DUFF GREEN THORNBURGH - DIED SUDDENLY WHILE AT WORK - Summons Comes to Col. D. G. Thornburgh, at Washington. - Deceased was commander of the Third Tennessee Federal Regiment in Civil War. - Special to The Journal and Tribune. Washington, D. C., Aug. 15 - The first death in the colony of Knoxville people, who came to Washington when the Knoxville pension agency was consolidated with the main office here, February 1, 1913, occurred today when Col. Duff G. Thornburg, the dean of the Knoxville contingent, arose from his desk after passing a pleasantry with another clerk and died suddenly of apoplexy. The body will leave Washington Wednesday night for Knoxville, reaching there Thursday afternoon on train No. 41. The burial will be in Gray cemetery Friday morning at ten o'clock Col. Thronburg was born in Jefferson county, February 10, 1832, and was therefore 84 at death. He raised a company of Federal volunteer troops at the outbreak of the civil war, was elected captain and attached to the Third Tennessee cavalry and was mustered out of the service as lieutenant-colonel of the command, being in command for a long time. On his return from the service he was elected to the Tennessee legislature from Jefferson county, was later pension examiner at Greeneville, and then moved to Knoxville, where he was in the mercantile business until he was appointed a clerk in the pension agency. He was a charter member of Masters' lodge of Masons of Knoxville, which will have charge of the funeral, also of Ed Maynard post, G.A.R. He was on the ill-fated Sultana that was lost in the Mississippi and endured the hardships of many other East Tennessee boys, who escaped an awful death in the Mississippi. He is survived by his widow and two children. The children are Chas. H. Thornburg and Mrs. Blanche Patterson, of Washington. Grand children are Charles, Craig and Milton Patterson, Mrs. Harry Michaels of Knoxville and Miss Blanche Preston. Two great grand-children are Ada May and Thomas Milton Michael. Col. Thornburg was kind hearted, generous and was one of the most beloved men in the bureau of pensions here. Mrs. Thornburg, Chas. Thornburg and Mrs. Patterson will accompany the body. News of the death of Col. D. G. Thornburgh, 84, which occured Tuesday morning in Washington, D.C., was received by friends in this city. Col. Thornburgh was for many years a resident of Knoxville, and was for nearly twenty years connected with the pension office in this city, and when the local branch of the pension office was removed to Washington a few years ago, Col. Thornburgh retained his position in the department and removed to that city. At the beginning of the civil war Col. Thornburgh was living at New Market, Jefferson county, and was among the first to enlist. He was commander of the Thrid Tennessee regiment during the civil war. According to the news from Washington, Col. Thornburgh expired suddenly while at work. He is survived by his widow and two children, Charles, who is now in Washington, and Mrs. Patterson, of this city. One sister, Mrs. Gooch, resides at Rutledge, and recently celebrated the 93rd anniversary of her birth. Hundreds of friends in Knoxville and throughout East Tennessee will be sorry to hear of the death of Col. Thornburgh, as he was popular with all who knew him. He was a member of Ed Maynard post, Grand Army of the Republic, of this city. Unknown Knoxville newspaper, contributed by 3x great grandson, Charlie Crosby SEN. LAWRENCE D. TYSON Senator Tyson of Tennessee, Veteran of Two Wars, Dead Philiadelphia, Pa., Aug. 24 – United States Senator Lawrence D. Tyson, 68, Democrat of Tennessee, recipient of the Distinguished Service Medal for “exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service” during the World War, died early Saturday in the Maresa Manor Sanitarium, Stafford, near here. Death followed a relapse suffered late Friday. At his bedside when the end came were his wife and a daughter, Mrs. Kenneth Gilpin. The Senator was a veteran of the World War and Spanish American War and his five years in the Senate were characterized by his interest in soldier legislation. Senator Tyson was brought to Jefferson Hospital in this city, July 29. He came here from his home in Knoxville, Tenn., accompanied by Mrs. Tyson. At the time it was said he was suffering from a nervous breakdown. Shortly afterward he was removed to Dr. George F. Phelp’s private sanitarium. Dr. Francis X. Dercum, eminent neurologist and one of the late President Wilson’s physicians, was summoned in consultation. Still the gallant warrior who won the Distinguished Service award for offenses in the engagements of Ypres-Lys and the Somma, Senator Tyson fought desperately for life against the odds of a weakened heart and a state of exhaustion. Veteran of Two Wars Washington, Aug. 24 – Senator Lawrence Tyson, who died early Saturday at Stafford, near Philadelphia, was a veteran of the World War and the Spanish American War. In the World War he served as Brigadier General in command of the Thirtieth Division. He engaged in the Ypres-Lys and the Somme offensives and was awarded the Distinguished Service medal for “exceptionally meritorious and distinguished conduct.” Returning to Knoxville, Tenn., after the war, he was successful in business, engaging in the cotton industry and purchasing the Knoxville Sentinel. In 1924 he was elected as a Democrat to the Senate, his term expiring in 1931. He was coauthor of the Tyson-Fitzgerald bill giving disabled emergency officers of the World War the same retirement allowances as regular officers, which was enacted over strong opposition. Born in North Carolina, he was educated in the South and graduated at West Point Military Academy. After twelve years in the army he retired to practice law at Knoxville. He was married to Bettie H. McGhee of that city. A son, Charles McGhee, was killed in aviation during the World War. Mrs. Tyson and a daughter, Mrs. Isabella M. Gilpin of Boyce, Va., survive him. Dallas Morning News, Dallas, Texas, August 25, 1929 – transcribed by Amanda Jowers MRS. VIOLA C. WEISCARBER, died at 10:55 last night at her home 1204 West Fourth avenue. Cause of death, pneumonia. Internment at Millertown tomorrow morning at ten o’clock. Daily Journal and Journal and Tribune (24 Feb. 1896) - transcribed by, Marla Zwakman Death of Judge White. - We regret to inform our readers, that HUGH L. WHITE is no more! The Knoxville Times brings us the sad tidings of his death - he died at his residence near that place, about half past eight o'clock on Friday morning last. In speaking of the worth of this man, we must confess, we know not where to begin. - Truly a great and good man has fallen! And we must be pardoned for saying, that in our judgement, the territories of Death, never were honored with richer spoils, than when they received into their cold embrace, the lifeless body HUGH LAWSON WHITE! His good heart - clear and penetrating mind - sound and strong judgement - calmness of temper for deliberation - invincible firmness and preserverence in what he undertook - incorruptible integrity and unwarying patriotism; connected, at the same time with a long life of valuable services, faithfully rendered; together with an exhibition, of his pre-eminent virtues, in every relation of life, have won for him, the affections of thousands - may, tens of thousands, and entitled him to the respect of all men. We admire some politicians of our acquaintance, for their dignity, others for their sociability, and warm attachments to a friend; - some for their popular talents, others for the correctness of their behavior; - some for their excellent judgement, others for their happiness of expression; - some for their talents in laying plans, others for their art of putting them into successful operation; - and some for one thing and some intention; - and some for one thing and some another - but we admired Judge White for ALL THESE TRAITS. With a contempt of pleasure, rest, and ease when called upon to serve his country, he has gone forth, and lived in a familiarity with dangers and difficulties, wholly disregarding what might befall him in his life. Long rides, and bud roads, through wet and dry, heat and cold with the addition of hunger and thirst, industry, vigilance, patience of labor, and sure family afflictions, have constituted his fortune in life for the last FORTY YEARS! And fellow contrymen, for all this, what has been his reward? Why, for years you have honored him - you have respected him - and thousands of you cherish for him, tho' dead, fond recollections. But alas for others! even in his own state, they have mocked him - insulted him - abused him - and slandered him, publicly and privately - speaking of him as a traitor - a corrupt leader - an enemy to his country. Nay, by a Tennessee Legislature, contrary to the wishes of a majority of his constituents he was driven out of the Senate Chamber, in the dead of winter, and forced home, upon bad roads, in the midst of the worst of weather - and nearly seventy years of age - when disease fastened upon him, from which he never recovered. But this is not all - dying as he was, when he entered the borders of his own State, where he had a right to expect better treatment, he was driven round the back streets of Rogersville, through fields and town lots - insulted and derided, and not permitted to pass through the street, along the public high way! Reader, this is the Democracy of Tennessee! - Oh! the curse of ingratitude! Tell it not in Gath, publish it not in the streets of Askelon, that such a man, received such treatment, at the hands of men calling themselves Democrats! - But, they have accomplished their work! They have hurried him to his long home! Will they let his ashes rest in peace! No, they will not for "though he is dead, he yet speaketh." Tennessee Whig, (Jonesborough, TN) Thursday, April 16, 1840; Issue 48; col A - transcribed by, Amanda Jowers GENE RAY WILBANKS, age 65 of Knoxville passed away Thursday afternoon, January 30, 2003 at St. Mary's Hospice Center. Gene was a Christian. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy. Gene was a retired painter. Survivors: wife, Carolyn Wilbanks; children, Terry, Tony, Gina, Oleta, James and Brian; several grandchildren and one great grandchild; sister, Irene Tuckness. Family and friends will gather at 1:30 p.m. Monday at Lake View Cemetery for graveside services with Rev. Timothy L. Roller officiating with full military honors conferred by the Volunteer State Honor Guard. Click Funeral Home Farragut Chapel is serving the Wilbanks family. The Knoxville News-Sentinel submitted by Norita Shepherd Moss JOAN WORKMAN, of Knoxville, formerly of Charleston, SC, born November 9, 1936, passed away Thursday evening January 23, 2003 at her home. Joan was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. Along with raising her family, she also enjoyed many activities including, toll painting, traveling, cruising, and flower gardening. Joan spent many years of her life being the primary care giver for her mother and her father. Surviving Joan is her husband of 49 years, Edwin Workman; children, Edwin G. Workman, Mark S. Workman, Timothy M. Workman, all of Charleston, SC, Richard A. Workman and Debra J. Buchanan both of Knoxville; nine grandchildren and one great-grandchild. The family will receive friends from 5 to 7 p.m. Sunday at the Click Funeral Home Farragut Chapel. Funeral services 11 a.m. Monday in the Click Funeral Home Farragut Chapel with Rev. John Franklin officiating. Interment will follow in the Lake View Cemetery .Click Funeral Home Farragut Chapel 11915 Kingston Pike is serving the family of Joan Workman. The Knoxville News-Sentinel submitted by Norita Shepherd Moss CHARLES WRIGHT - In Knoxville, on the 23d Dec. Charles Wright. The Weekly Nashville Union, (Nashville, TN) Wednesday, January 22, 1845; Issue 34; col F - transcribed by, Amanda Jowers