- [S2751] Wyatt M. Nichols Sr.; The Nichols Book: Some Early Nichols Families in America, Their Origins and Histories; Cleveland, Ohio; Block Printing Company, 1962; page 72.
Marjorie, third daughter of Lloyd and Mildred Cox miller, married Bobbie
Sams from White Pine, Tenn. Marjorie works as a telephone operator in Morris-
town, Tenn. Bobbie is employed in the post office at Dandridge. Marjorie and
Bobbie have no children.
Lloyd and Mildred Cox Miller's other two children, Janice and Vivian are
not married at this time.
Hazel, second daughter of John and Mary Slaton Cox, is truthfully one of the
finest girls of East Tennessee. She never married. A fine business woman and
truly you could call her the Miss Milkmaid of Tennessee, if not'the entire
United States. They, have a large dairy farm and many dairy cows and for a good
number of years since her father’s health has been bad, Hazel has managed to a
large extent the dairy farm. She is much like my oldest brother John. They both
were very, thrifty and John Cox and I might call her a little stingy. She is a fine
Christian woman and she and her father, and mother (John and Mary Cox) help
keep up some missions in Africa as well as being strong supporters of their own
church there near their home. I can only say this about Hazel, she is one of the best.
Dorothy, third daughter of John and Mary Slaton Cox, is quite a gal. She is
quite a talker, when she and I get together we really have a talk-fest. Dorothy's
first marriage was to Conley Caton. They had two children, Barbara and Mary Lou.
Barbara married Bill Clark of Chicago, Illinois, who is a career man in the United
States Navy. They have one child, but at this time I do not know what its name is.
A few years after Dorothy divorced her first husband she married Lynn Blackburn
from Knoxville, Tenn. He is a fine man. To this union two children were born,
namely Lynn Jr. and John. They now reside in Jefferson County near
Dandridge, Tenn.
Ethel, fourth living daughter of John and Mary Slaton Cox, is one of the most
beautiful and fine girls that has ever been my privilege to know. She is a typical
Nichols in stature. She is a graduate of Carson-Newman College in Jefferson City,
Tenn. She taught school two or three years in Washington, D. C. She married
Dr. James De Lozier, a fine physician from- Sevier County, Tennessee. To this
union four children were born, namely, Marie, Andrea, Cynthia and James, Jr.
They now reside in California.
Vern, the only living son of John and Mary Slaton Cox, was a twin to Fern.
He has always been more or less a businesslike man instead of a farmer. He never
cared too much for the farm and was in the trucking business. Also, for quite a
few years he would go into Indiana and Illinois and buy up used farm machinery
and bring it into Tennessee and sell it. He married Effie Walker who at the
time of their marriage her father was the Sheriff of Jefferson. County. They have
two children, namely, Mary Louise, and David.
Fern, twin of Vern, daughter of John and Mary Slaton Cox, is a very fine
girl and in disposition much like her mother. She married Victor Sherrod who is
one of the nicest young men that I know in that area. They have four children
namely, Dale, the twins Jane and Jean, and Paul. Victor works at the Atomic Bomb
Plant in Oakridge, Tenn., and they live in that area near Knoxville, Tennessee.
Before leaving the family of John and Mary Slaton Cox, their third child whose
name was Ann, died when she was four or five years old. I remember her so
vividly, her beautiful face and the most beautiful eyes on any child that I have
ever seen and as I remember her, she had such a fine and sweet disposition. As
long as I live, it will always be a fond memory to remember little Ann.
- [S2762] Obituary: Witmer, Catherine Jo; Knoxville News-Sentinel [Knoxville, Tennessee], 24 October 2018, page A14, viewed at www.knoxnews.com on 7 August 2019.
Knoxville News-Sentinel [Knoxville, Tennessee], 24 Oct 2018, page A14.
Catherine Jo Witmer (nee Woodhead) passed away on October 21 in Nashville. She was "Cathy" to most, "Mom" to a lucky few, but "Grammy" was her favorite name. Cathy was born on September 15, 1951 in Lansing, MI to Royal Spencer Woodhead Jr. of Brant Lake, NY and Margaret Kathryn Woodhead (nee Erb) of Saltsburg, PA. Cathy moved to Sevierville, TN with her family when she was 18 and became a Southerner. She married Robert "Jerry" Bryan in 1976, and in 1985 they moved to Bergen, Norway for two years, where she learned Norwegian and carted their three children on adventures around Europe. She lived almost a decade in Morgantown, WV before moving back home to East Tennessee. Cathy earned a Bachelor of Science in Child and Family Studies in 1999 and a Master of Social Work in 2002 (the same year her youngest graduated high school), both from UT Knoxville. She had a passion for working with children and teens and spent many years at Youth Villages helping children and families in crisis. She became a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in July 2011. She remarried in January 2005 to her best friend Dale, and they found great joy in their dog children Max, Ender, Ziggy, and Macon. Cathy met the world with empathy, laughter, and occasionally outrage. She always had a hand to rub a dog's belly, arms to hold a grandbaby, a good book or TV recommendation, and solid design advice. She believed there should be more whipped cream than pie, that the furniture should be rearranged at least twice a year, and that coffee should be drunk to the last drop. She cried when we cried and laughed when we laughed. She fought until the end but left this world on her terms: surrounded by her loving family. Cathy is survived by her loving husband of fifteen years, Dale T. Witmer; her children Ann (Sam) Carter, Peter (Natasha Scheuerman) Bryan, and Jesse (Nicholas) Morris; treasured grandchildren Charles, Joseph, Caroline, Benjamin, Henry, Liria, and Finley; brother Robert Leroy Woodhead, his wife Wanda, and niece Meredith Woodhead; mother-in-law Beth Witmer; sister-in-law Eileen (Ben) Rapier and their daughters Natalie and Olivia. A memorial service will be held at Click Funeral Home in Farragut on Saturday, October 27 at 1:00, and friends will be received at Dale and Cathy's home from 3:00-5:00. Memorial donations in memory of Cathy may be made to the Vanderbilt Lung Transplant Patient Assistance Fund. For details, please email email address in Knoxville News Sentinel from Oct. 24 to Oct. 26, 2018
- [S2763] Obituary: , Kyle Gwen Alice; Knoxville News-Sentinel [Knoxville, Tennessee], 7 June 2017, A09, viewed at https://infoweb-newsbank-com.ezproxy.knoxlib.org/ on 18 October 2019.
Knoxville News Sentinel, [Knoxville, Tennessee], page A09.
Gwen Alice Kyle of Knoxville died suddenly on June 2, 2017 at Ft. Sanders Hospital. A popular mathematics teacher with the Knox County School System for thirty years, Gwen later served as an adjunct mathematics professor at UT. She leaves behind her beloved husband of 46 years, Ron Kyle, and cherished son Christopher Kyle of Louisville, KY. Gwen was born February 12, 1948 to Frances and Harold Cline of Decatur, TN, where she spent her formative years. Most of her youthful summers included long visits with relatives at Pawley's Island, SC, a location that always remained dear to her heart. She received both her undergraduate and graduate degrees from UT. Mrs. Kyle was pre-deceased by her parents; her in-laws, Frank and Willie Kyle; and sister-in-law, Sue Kyle. Gwen was known for her quiet composure, friendliness, optimistic outlook, quick mind, and competitive spirit. She enjoyed golf, especially during family outings on the course at High Hampton. She later became an exceptional tennis player and was a Ruby Life Master of duplicate bridge. Gwen was a longtime member of the Parables Sunday School Class at Church Street UMC, 900 Henley Street in Knoxville, where a Reception of Friends is planned for Thursday, June 8 at 4:00 pm in the Chapel, with A Celebration of Life to follow at 5 pm in the Nave. The Reverends Jan Wade and Chris Brown will officiate. Remembering Gwen's valiant lifelong struggle with diabetes, the family requests that any memorial donations be directed to the Juvenile Diabetes Foundation, East TN Chapter, 355 Trane Drive. Knoxville. TN 37919.
- [S2776] Obituary: , Black Kathleen (Kathy); Knoxville News-Sentinel [Knoxville, Tennessee], 5 March 2006, B4, viewed at https://infoweb-newsbank-com.ezproxy.knoxlib.org/ on 29 August 2019.
Knoxville News-Sentinel [Knoxville, Tennessee], 5 Mar 2006, page B4.
Black, Kathleen (Kathy) - Age 85 of Knoxville died peacefully March 4, 2006 at Ft. Sanders Regional Medical Center. Kathy was a longtime member of First Baptist Church of Knoxville, the Ladies Auxiliary of the Knoxville Academy of Medicine. She was preceded in death by: her husband; Dr. Charles Black; and parents, Elmer and Ethel Cox. She is survived by: her son and daughter-in-law, John and Patricia Black; grandchildren, Eric and Rachel Black; great grandchildren, Ian and Wolfgang Black. Funeral service 7:00 p.m. Monday at Rose Mortuary Mann Heritage Chapel with Rev. Dave Ward and Dr. William D. Shiell officiating. Family and friends will meet at Highland Memorial Cemetery by 12:45 pm Tuesday for a 1:00 p.m. interment service. The family will receive friends 5:00-7:00 Monday at Rose Mortuary Mann Heritage Chapel. www.rosemortuary.com.
- [S2779] Obituary: Tarver, Paul Marshall; Knoxville News-Sentinel [Knoxville, Tennessee], 2 January 2020, page 8A, viewed at on 2 January 2020.
Knoxville News-Sentinel [Knoxville, Tennessee], 2 January 2020, page 8A
Paul Marshall Tarver, age 86, born on April 1, 1933, passed away on Saturday, December 28, 2019. Preceded in death by parents Fred Russell Tarver, Sr. and Anna Elizabeth Luttrell Tarver; Brothers Fred Russell Tarver, Jr. of Raleigh, NC and Lowell Eugene Tarver of Knoxville; Sister Elizabeth Ann Tarver Sykes of Falls Church, VA. He was a member of Fountain City United Methodist Church and the Christian Homebuilders Sunday School Class. He retired from TVA after 34 years of service. He served in the U.S. Navy aboard the USS Rich DDE 820. He graduated from Central High School, attended the University of Tennessee before entering the military service and graduated from the Fulton Vocational Training School. He loved history, especially of the Civil War, steam locomotives, airplanes and ships. He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Virginia Irene Peters Tarver; son, Marshall Scott Tarver (Janet); and daughter, Teresa Diane Tarver Benson (Joe); four grandsons, Rev. Benjamin Tarver (Christy) of Thomson, GA, Rev. Adam Tarver (Holly) of Knoxville, Daniel and Sam Benson of Knoxville; great grandchildren, Maeleigh, Ellie, Caleb Tarver of Thomson, GA and Adley Tarver of Knoxville. Brother Edmund C. Tarver of Gainesville, GA. Sisters-in-law Edith Tarver, Ruth Bryan and Lorieta Tadlock of Knoxville. Many nieces and nephews. In lieu of flowers the family requests donations be made to Fountain City United Methodist Church. Family will receive friends on Thursday, January 2, 2020 from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. at Fountain City United Methodist Church with a celebration of life service immediately after at 7:00 p.m. with Rev. Tom Ballard and Rev. Gordon Ridenour officiating. Graveside service will be Friday Morning, January 3, 2020 at 9:00 a.m. at Greenwood Cemetery. Pallbearers will be grandsons, Ben & Adam Tarver, Daniel & Sam Benson, Barry Tadlock, Matthew Tarver, Jim Bowers, Buddy Pratt.
- [S2780] Death Certificate: Williamson, Elma Florine; Certificate 1515-1974; Knox County, Tennessee, 1974.
Knox County, Tennessee, 1974, death certificate 1515-1974.
1. Name - Elma Florine Williamson
2. Died - June 19, 1974
3. Race - White
4. Sex - Female
5a. Age - 65
6. Born - December 4, 1908
7a. County of Death - Knox
7b. City, Town, or Location of Death - Knoxville
7c. Inside City Limits - no
7d. Address of death - U-T Hospital
8. State of birth - Tennessee
9. Citizen of what country - U. S. A.
10. Status - married
11. Surviving spouse (if wife, give maiden name) - William Raymond Williason
13a. Usual occupation (give kind of work done during most of working life, even if retired) - Moulder
13b. Kind of business or industry - Porcelain Plant
14a. Residence state - Tennessee
14b. County - Knox
14c. City, town, or location - Knoxville
14d. Inside city limits (specify yes or no) - yes
14e. Street and number - 3100 Morris Avenue
15. Father - name - J. H. Monger
16. Mother - maiden name - Bertie Hines
17. Informant - Don Williamson, R.1, 2504 Croydon Road
22b. Medical examiner certification - F.. Peebles, M. D.., 25 June 74
23a. Certifier name (type or print) - Fred Peebles, M. D.
23b. Mailing address - U.T. Hosp., Knoxville, Tenn. 37920
24a. Burial, cremation, removal (specify) - Burial
24b. Date (month, day, year) 6-21-1974
24c. Cemetery or crematory name - Lenoir City
24d Location, city or town, state - Lenoir City, Tennessee
25. Funeral home - name and address - Weaver Funeral Home, Knoxville, Tenn. 37921
26a. Registrar - signature - Mary Chambers
26b. Date received by local registrar - Jun 26, 1974
The informant was her son Robert Don (Don) Williamson.
- [S2781] Death Certificate: Williamson, William Raymond; Certificate 762968; Knox County, Tennessee, 1976.
Knox County, Tennessee, 1976, death certificate 762908.
1. Name - William Raymond Williamson
2. Died - November 2, 1976
3. Race - White
4. Sex - Male
5a. Age - 68
6. Born - April 19, 1976
7a. County of Death - Knox
7b. City, Town, or Location of Death - Knoxville
7c. Inside City Limits - no
7d. Address of death - U-T Hospital
8. State of birth - Tennessee
9. Citizen of what country - USA
10. Status - Widowed
11. Surviving spouse (if wife, give maiden name) - none
12.a Social Security Number -
12.b Servoce in Armed Forces - no
13a. Usual occupation (give kind of work done during most of working life, even if retired) - Moulder
13b. Kind of business or industry - Foundry
14a. Residence state - Tennessee
14b. County - Knox
14c. City, town, or location - Knoxville
14d. Inside city limits (specify yes or no) - yes
14e. Street and number - 3100 Morris Avenue
15. Father - name - John Williamson
16. Mother - maiden name - Mahalia Bray
17. Informant - Don Williamson 2504 Croydon Road
21a. Physician certification - Dr. McGaha, signed 11/15/76
22b. Medical examiner certification -
23a. Certifier name (type or print) - Samuel McGaha, M.D.
23b. Mailing address - U.T. Hosp., Knoxville, Tenn. 37920
24a. Burial, cremation, removal (specify) - Burial
24b. Date (month, day, year) 11-5-1976
24c. Cemetery or crematory name - Lenoir City
24d Location, city or town, state - Lenoir City, Tennessee
25. Funeral home - name and address - Weaver Funeral Home, Knoxville, Tennessee 37921
26a. Registrar - signature - Mary Chambers
26b. Date received by local registrar - Nov 6
Notes about death certificate: 1) His birth name was Willie Ragin Williamson, but he did not like his name and changed it to William Raymond Williamson, 2) the informant was his son Robert Don (Don) Williamson.
- [S2782] Obituary: Williamson, Mrs. Florine Monger; Knoxville News-Sentinel [Knoxville, Tennessee], 20 June 1974, page B5, viewed at www.newsbank.com on 17 January 2020.
Knoxville News-Sentinel [Knoxville, Tennessee], 20 Jun 1974, page B5.
Williamson, Mrs. Florine Monger - age 65, 3100 Morris Avenue died Wednesday University of Tennessee Hospital after short illness. Member of West View United Methodist Church. Survivors: husband, W. R. Williamson; son, Don; daughter, Mrs. Virginia Clarkson; eight grandchildren. Funeral service 1.p.m. Friday West View United Methodist Church, Rev. Hubert Reneau, Rev. Rex Sexton officiating. Body will lie in state one hour before service. Family will receive friends Thursday 7-9 p.m. Interment Lenoir City Cemetery. Weaver's Funeral Home in charge.
- [S2783] Grave marker: Bill and Florine Williamson; Lenoir City Cemetery, Lenoir City, Loudon County, Tennessee; photographed 9 March 2012 by Jerry Bryan.
Florine "Ene" Williamson, Born Dec. 4, 1908 - Died June 19, 1974; William R. "Bill" Williamson, Apr. 19, 1907 - Nov. 2, 1976.
- [S2784] U.S. Federal Census: 1940, Knox County, Tennessee, Knoxville, Dist. 8, Enumeration District 97-113, page 1406b and 1407a, ancestry.com (1940 U.S. Census) viewed on 20 January 2020.
Dist. 8, Enumeration District 97-113, Knox County, Tennessee, 25 Apr 1940
page 1406b, Sheet 10b, dwelling number 183, 1100 Morris Ave., owns property worth $900
Williamson W. R. 31 head m m w moulder, stove works, 3 years high school, born TN, lived 1935 same place, $180 income, worked 28 weeks
Florine 31 wife f m w cleaning, porcelain mfg, 4 years high school, born TN, lived 1935 same place, $650 income, worked 52 weeks
Bobby Don 8 son m s w 2 years school, born TN, lived 1935 same place
Monger Berta 58 mother-in-law f w w 8 years school, born VA, lived 1935 same place
- [S2785] Clarkson, Virginia June: email, 30 June 2000.
Virginia June Clarkson, email 30 Jun 2000.
When James Hand Monger died, his wife Bertie Hinds went to High Point to find work. Some of Bertie's sisters's family lived there. She took Florine and Hazel there right after they graduated from high school. Bill went to High Point to find Florine and get married. They drove to Danville, Virginia to get married. It is not known why Danville, but it was just straight up the road about maybe 50 miles or less. Then they went back to High Point and then back to Knoxville. When Don was close to being born, Florine went back to High Point so her mom could help.
- [S2786] U.S. Federal Census: 1920, Loudon County, Tennessee, Enumeration District 149, Lenoir City, page 212a, sheet 27a, ancestry.com (1920 U.S. Census) viewed on 30 April 2016.
Enumeration District 149, Lenoir City, Loudon County, Tennessee, 5 Jan 1920
page 191b, 311 C Street, dwelling number 159, family number 172
Monger James H. 51 head m m w car builder, car works TN TN TN
Bertie 38 wife f m w VA VA VA
Florine 11 dau f s w TN TN VA
Hazel 8 dau f s w TN TN VA
- [S2787] Birth Announcement: Williamson, W. R. Jr.; Knoxville Journal [Knoxville, Tennessee], 3 June 1930, Knoxville General Hospital, page 13.
Birth announcement, Knoxville Journal, 30 Mar 1968: At Knoxville General, Mrs. W. R. Williamson, No. 1132 Morris avenue. (Strictly speaking, this is not a birth announcement for W. R. Williamson Jr. Rather, it's a general hospital announcement for his mother who was in the hospital to give birth.)
- [S2788] Obituary: Letsinger, M. C.; Knoxville News-Sentinel [Knoxville, Tennessee], 29 March 2020, page 20A.
Knoxville News-Sentinel, 29 Mar 2020, page 20A.
Knoxville - M.C. Letsinger, age 91, of Knoxville passed away on Friday March 27, 2020. He was a member of Holy Ghost Catholic Church and choir. He was a longtime tax professor at the University of Tennessee, an avid fisherman, golfer, and devoted, selfless husband and father. Preceded in death by son, Wade Clyde Letsinger. He is survived by wife, Mary Katherine Letsinger; sons, Samuel Edward Letsinger (Kathryn Lee), James Patrick Letsinger (Lisa), and John T. Letsinger (Kristi); daughter, Janice Letsinger Irby (Richard); fourteen grandchildren; three great grandchildren; daughter-in-law, Cynthia K. Letsinger; and many beloved nieces and nephews. Friends can call at their convenience from 12:00 pm until 4:00 pm Sunday March 29, 2020, at Rose Mortuary Broadway Chapel. A graveside service will be held at 11:00 am Monday March 30, 2020, at Calvary Cemetery with Monsignor Bill Gahagan officiating. A memorial mass will be announced at a later date. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Holy Ghost Catholic Church or the Ladies of Charity. Online guest register is available at www.rosemortuary.com.
- [S2789] U.S. Federal Census: 1940, Knox County, Tennessee, Dist. 2, Ward 16, Block 442-448, Enumeration District 97-80, page 1000b, ancestry.com (1940 U.S. Census) viewed on 3 April 2020.
Knoxville, Dist. 2, Ward 16, Block 442-448, Enumeration District 97-80, Knox County, Tennessee, 22 Apr 1940
page 100b, Sheet 8b, dwelling number 413, 1209 Ninth Avenue, rents $14/month
Blackburn Lynn 28 head m m w machine operator knitting mill, 8 years school, born TN, lived 1935 same place, $700 income
Hazel 26 wife f m w 8 years school, born TN, lived 1935 same place
Lewis 5 son m s w , born TN, lived 1935 same place
- [S2792] Obituary: Kyle, Ronald Eugene; Knoxville News-Sentinel [Knoxville, Tennessee], 2 October 2019, page A9.
Knoxville News-Sentinel [Knoxville, Tennessee], 2 Oct 2019, page 9A.
Ronald Eugene Kyle, age 74, died on September 11, 2019 at West Hills Extended Care, where he had resided in recent months. A native Knoxvillian, he was preceded in death by his parents, William Frank Kyle and Willie Bryan Kyle, and by his devoted wife of 46 years, Gwen Cline Kyle. He is survived by his only son, Christopher Hamilton Kyle of Louisville, KY. Mr. Kyle was a gifted musician and sang in a number of quartets in his youth. After receiving his master’s degree from the University of Tennessee, he served as band director of Holston Middle School, Carter High School, and Gibbs High School. Ron was known for his dry wit, his love of music, his gardening skills, and his passion for golf. A longtime member of Holston Hills Country Club, he will be missed by his many friends who spent days with him on the beautiful acreage there. A member of Church Street United Methodist Church, Ron’s memorial service will be held at Church Street UMC Chapel, 900 Henley Street, on Friday, Oct. 4 at 4:00 pm. A reception of friends will immediately follow in Room 204. Memorial gifts may be directed to CSUMC, c/o Youth Ministries, P. O. Box 1303, Knoxville TN 37901. Arrangements by Cremation Options, Inc. (865)6WE-CARE (693- 2273) www.cremationoptionsinc.com.
- [S2793] Military Enlistment: Arvel Ailey, Fort Oglethorpe, Georgia, 13 October 1942, ancestry.com.
Name: Arvel Ailey
Birth Year: 1910
Race: White, citizen (White)
Nativity State or Country: Tennessee
State of Residence: Tennessee
County or City: Jefferson
Enlistment Date: 13 Oct 1942
Enlistment State: Georgia
Enlistment City: Fort Oglethorpe
Branch: Branch Immaterial - Warrant Officers, USA
Branch Code: Branch Immaterial - Warrant Officers, USA
Grade: Private
Grade Code: Private
Term of Enlistment: Enlistment for the duration of the War or other emergency, plus six months, subject to the discretion of the President or otherwise according to law
Component: Selectees (Enlisted Men)
Source: Civil Life
Education: Grammar school
Marital Status: Single, with dependents; Height: 72; Weight: 152.
- [S2794] U.S. Federal Census: 1940, Jefferson County, Tennessee, Dist. 9,Enumeration District 45-17, page 243b, sheet 6b, ancestry.com (1940 U.S. Census) viewed on 22 April 2020.
Enumeration District 45-17, Talbott, Dist. 9, Jefferson County, Tennessee, 10 Apr 1940
page 243b, Sheet 6b, dwelling number 103, Chuckey Pine, owns property worth $1000
Ailey Arvel 29 head m m w farmer 8 years school, born TN, lived 1935 same place, $0 income
Alma G. 30 wife f m w school not listed, born TN, lived 1935 same place
Robert 10 son m s w 5 years school, born TN, lived 1935 same place
Denver 5 don m s w 0 years school, born TN, lived 1935 same place
- [S2795] U.S. Federal Census: 1930, Jefferson County, Tennessee, Enumeration District 45-3, Old Dist. 1, page 88a, ancestry.com (1930 U.S. Census) viewed on 24 April 2020.
Enumeration District 45-3, Old Dist. 1, Jefferson County, Tennessee, 26 Apr 1930
page 88a, Nichols Ferry Pike, dwelling number 168, family number 173
Ailey Henry H. 48 head m m@19 w farmer TN TN TN
Mellva M. 42 wife f m@14 w TN TN TN
William H. 21 son m s w farm laborer TN TN TN
Vinson J. 17 son m s w TN TN TN
Charles R. 13 son m s w TN TN TN
Rachel A. 8 dau f s w TN TN TN
Arvil R. 19 son m m w farm laborer TN TN TN
Alma G. 20 dauL f m w TN TN TN
Robert E. 4/12 Gson m s w TN TN TN
- [S2797] Grave marker: George Jackson Cox and Clarica Loretta N; Wesleys Chapel Cemetery, Jefferson County, Tenn; viewed 23 December 2005 by Jerry Bryan.
Cox, George Jackson, Sept. 21, 1861 - June 12, 1838, Clarica Loretta N., May 27, 1871 - Feb. 26, 1950, In Loving Memory of Our Grandparents.
- [S2798] Grave marker: Ruby Cox; Wesleys Chapel United Methodist Church Cemetery, Jefferson County, Tennessee; photographed 29 August 2016 by Jerry Bryan.
Headstone: Robert M. Cox, Feb.21, 1910 - Mar. 24, 1930. Foot stone: Robert M. Cox, Feb.21, 1910 - Mar. 24, 1930, Christ Is My Hope.
- [S2810] Marriage Record: Jefferson County, Tennessee, 1929; Book 9, page 248; Ailey, Arville and Alma Slaton, ancestry.com, viewed 30 July 2020.
Marriage book Vol. 9 (1927-1930), page 248. State of Tennessee, Jefferson County.
Know all Men, That we, Arville Ailey, of said County and State of Tennessee, are held and firmly bound unto the State of Tennessee in the sum of Twelve Hundred and Fifty Dollars, to which payment, well and truly to be made, we bind our heirs, executors, and administrators, and each and every one of us and them, both jointly and severally by these presents. The Condition of the above Obligation is Such: That whereas, Arville Ailey, age 18, hath prayed and obtained a License to marry Alma Slaton, age 19; Now, if there shall not hereafter appear any lawful cause why the said Arville Ailey and Alma Slaton should not be joined together in Holy Matrimony as husband and wife, this obligation to be void and of no effect; otherwise to remain in full force and virtue. Witness our hands and seals, this 17 day of Feby, 1929. (signed) Arville Ailey, Frank M. Swann. I solemnized the Rites of Matrimony between the within parties on the 17 day of Feby, 1929. R. H. Thames.
- [S2812] Grave marker: Lisa King Smith and Norman Thomas Smith; Greenwood Cemetery, Knoxville, Knox County, Tennessee; photographed 5 September 2011 by Jerry Bryan.
Lisa King Smith, Jan. 19, 1964 - May 27, 1990, Norman Thomas Smith, Dec. 18, 1959 - May 27, 1990, together forever, married 12-27-86, section 33, lot 225, grave 2.
DateTime - 2011:09:05 14:23:27
GPS information: -
GPSLatitudeRef - N
GPSLatitude - 36 1.79 0 (36.029833)
GPSLongitudeRef - W
GPSLongitude - 83 54.98 0 (83.916333)
GPSAltitude - 308.41 m
GPSTimeStamp - 18 23 2900
GPSImgDirectionRef - True direction
GPSImgDirection - 115
- [S2814] Grave marker: Charles Dexter Bray; Pleasant Grove Cemetery, Lenoir City, Loudon County, Tennessee; viewed 27 August 2020 at www.findagrave.com.
Charles Dexter Bray, Sept 5, 1910 - May 3 1913.
- [S2815] Grave marker: Beatrice Bray; Pleasant Grove Cemetery, Lenoir City, Loudon County, Tennessee; viewed 27 August 2020 at www.findagrave.com.
Beatrice Bray, May 12, 1909 - May 12, 1909, Dau. of C. L. and M. A. Bray, budded on earth to bloom in heaven.
- [S2816] Grave marker: Gladys Irene Bray; Pleasant Grove Cemetery, Lenoir City, Loudon County, Tennessee; viewed 27 August 2020 at www.findagrave.com.
Bray, Gladys Irene, Dau. of C. L. & M. A. Bray, July 18, 1908 - Aug 9, 1908.
- [S2817] Grave marker: Minnie Bell Bray; Pleasant Grove Cemetery, Lenoir City, Loudon County, Tennessee; photographed 8 July 2025 by Jerry Bryan.
Bray, Minnie Belle, Dau. of J. A. & F. S. Bray, Dec. 25, 1884 - Mar. 22, 1887.
- [S2818] Grave marker: Minnie Florence Bray; Pleasant Grove Cemetery, Lenoir City, Loudon County, Tennessee; viewed 27 August 2020 at www.findagrave.com.
Bray, Minnie Florence, Dau. of G. S. & Lou Bray, Apr. 21, 1896 - July 9, 1897.
- [S2819] Death Certificate: Bray, Gladys; Certificate 54663; Loudon County, Tennessee, 1908; www.ancestry.com (Tennessee, Death Records, 1908-1958); viewed 28 August 2020.
Loudon County, Tennessee, 1908. death certificate 54663.
Report made by - J H Jarvis
Enumerator of the Lenoir City School District of Loudon, Tennessee or ward of the City of Lenoir City Tennessee.
Name of Deceased - Gladys Bray
Date of Death - Aug. 9th 1908
Sex - Female Color - White
Age - 1 months
Married or Single - Single
Place of Death - Lenoir City, Tenn.
Cause of Death - Hives
Place of Birth - Lenoir City, Tenn
Occupation -
Name of Physician - Dr. J. T. Leeper
Date Recorded - July 10th, 1909
J E Greenway, County Court Clerk.
- [S2824] Marriage Record: Jefferson County, Tennessee, 1933; page 507; Caton, Conley and Dorothy Cox, ancestry.com, viewed 29 August 2020.
State of Tennessee, Jefferson County, application 507. Conley Caton and Dorothy Cox. To C. S. Rainwater, Clerk of the County Court of Jefferson County, Tennessee, 12/20/1933. Conley Caton, age 20, Sevierville and Dorothy Cox, age 17, Dandridge. Female's Parents - J. T. Cox, Dandridge, Mrs. J. T. Cox, same. The undersigned Conley Caton & Dorothy Cox being duly sworn, makes oath that the statements made in the foregoing applications are true, and that they sign(s) and makes oath hereto and for as an application (consented by girls parents) for a marriage license as above set out (signed) Conley Caton, (signed) Dorothy Cox. Sworn to and subscribed before me this 20 day of Dec, 1933. C. S. Rainwater, Clerk. I solemnized the Rite of Matrimony between the above-named parties on the 26 day of Dec, 1933. License returned the 26 day of Dec, 1933. A. E. Fox, J.P.
- [S2836] Marriage Record: Jefferson County, Tennessee, 1924; Book 8, page 39; Miller, Loyd and Mildred Cox, ancestry.com, viewed 13 September 2020.
Marriage book Vol. 8, page 39. State of Tennessee, Jefferson County.
Know all Men, That we, Loyd Miller princ., of said County and State of Tennessee, are held and firmly bound unto the State of Tennessee in the sum of Twelve Hundred and Fifty Dollars, to which payment, well and truly to be made, we bind our heirs, executors, and administrators, and each and every one of us and them, both jointly and severally by these presents. The Condition of the above Obligation is Such: That whereas, Loyd Miller, age 18, hath prayed and obtained a License to marry Mildred Cox, age 18; Now, if there shall not hereafter appear any lawful cause why the said Loyd Miller and Mildred Cox should not be joined together in Holy Matrimony as husband and wife, this obligation to be void and of no effect; otherwise to remain in full force and virtue. Witness our hands and seals, this 17 day of Feby, 1924. (signed) Loyd Miller, J. C. Moore. State of Tennessee, Jefferson County. Personally appeared before me, C. S. Rainwater, Clerk of the County Court of said County, Loyd Miller, who made oath in due form that He / Loyd Miller and Mildred Cox are known to him, and that they are each over eighteen years of age. (Signed) Loyd Miller. Sworn and subcribed before me this 9 day of Aug., 1924, C. S. Rainwater, County Court Clerk. State of Tennessee, Jefferson County. To any regular Minister of the Gospel having the care of Souls, Jewish Rabbi or any Justice of the Peace of said County, Judge or Chancellor - Greeting: These are to authorize, you or either of you to solemnize the Rite of Matrimony between Loyd Miller and Mildred Cox of your County, agreeably to the direction of the Act of Assembly un such case made and provided: Provided always, that the Rite of Matrimony be solemnized in this County; otherwise these shall be null and void, and shall not be accounted any license or authority to you, or either of you, for the purpose aforesaid, more than though the same had never been prayed or granted, etc. Given at the Clerk's office of said County, this 9 day of Aug., 1924, C. S. Rainwater, County Court Clerk. I solemnized the Rites of Matrimony between the within parties on the 9th day of Aug., 1924. J. E. Swann, J. P.
- [S2842] Obituary: Peters, Alva Edward; Knoxville News-Sentinel [Knoxville, Tennessee], 21 April 1942, page 8, viewed at newspapers.com on 23 September 2020.
Knoxville News-Sentinel [Knoxville, Tennessee], 21 April 1942, page 8.
Alva Edward Peters died at his home near Edgemoor early today. He was 71. He is survived by his widow; four sons, Lester, Birchell and Arthur of Edgemoor and Robert of Knoxville; two daughters, Mrs. Samuel Letsinser of Edgemoor and Mrs. Clyde Cole of Knoxville.
- [S2843] Marriage Announcement: Lester Peters and Amy E. Buckner; Knoxville News-Sentinel [Knoxville, Tennessee], 26 December 1916, page 6, viewed at www.newspapers.com on 23 September 2020.
Knoxville News-Sentinel. [Knoxville, Tennessee], 26 Dec 1916, page 6.
A wedding which came as a surprise to their many friends was that of Miss Amy E. Buckner, of this city to Mr. Lester Peters, of Lenoir City Sunday morning at 9 o’clock. The ceremony being performed by Rev. Mr. Rutherford, pastor of the Gillespie church at his residence on Gillespie avenue. After the ceremony the couple left for a honeymoon trip which they have planned to visit several northern cities. Miss Buckner is a young lady of excellent character and is loved and respected by all who know her. Mr. Peters is a native of Anderson county and a young man of excellent habits. After Jan. 15 they will be at home to their many friends at Lenoir City, where Mr. Peters holds a responsible position with the Lenoir City car works.
- [S2852] GPS for Williamson, William R. "Bill" and Florine "Ene" Williamson: 36.033327, -83.914064, recorded 26 March 2020 by Jerry Bryan.
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- [S2853] Obituary: Williamson, W. R. Jr.; Knoxville News-Sentinel [Knoxville, Tennessee], 4 June 1930, page 4, viewed at www.newspapers.com on 10 October 2020.
Knoxville News-Sentinel [Knoxville, Tennessee], 4 Jun 1930, page 4.
W. R. Williamson Jr., infant son of Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Williamson of 1132 Morris Avenue, died in General Hospital at 3:30 p. m. Tuesday. Surviving are the parents; and grandparents, Mrs. J. W. Williamson, and Mrs. Betsy Monger. Funeral services were to be held at Lenoir City cemetery at 2 p. m., today, the Rev. John Babb officiating. Burial there, Weavers in charge. The funeral party left the home at 12:30 p. m.
- [S2855] Newspaper Article: Williamson, Mrs. W. R.; Knoxville Journal [Knoxville, Tennessee], 3 June 1930, page 13, viewed at www.newspapers.com on 9 October 2020.
Knoxville Journal [Knoxville, Tennessee], 3 June 1930, page 13.
At Knoxville General, Mrs. W. R. Williamson, No. 1133 Morris Avenue. (She was in the hospital for the birth of her son Willie Ragin Williamson Jr.)
- [S2858] Marriage Announcement: Robert Earl Peters and Mary Hudson; Knoxville News-Sentinel [Knoxville, Tennessee], 2 October 1932, page D-2, viewed at www.newspapers.com on 15 November 2020.
Knoxville News Sentinel [Knoxville, Tennessee], 2 Oct 1932, page D-2.
Hudson-Peters. Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Holloway, of Edgemoor, announce the marriage of their niece, Miss Mary Hudson, to Robert Earl Peters. The marriage was solemnized at Oliver Springs Saturday afternoon, the Rev. Allison Gamble officiating. Mr. Peters is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Alva E. Peters of Edgemoor.
- [S2874] Death Certificate: Williamson, Mahala Bray; Certificate 50-11001; Knox County, Tennessee, 1950; www.ancestry.com (Tennessee, Death Records, 1908-1958); viewed 12 April 2017.
Knox County, Tennessee, 1950, death certificate 50-11001.
1. Name - Mahala Bray Williamson
2. Date of death - May 31, 1950
3. Color or race - white
4. Sex - female
5. Single, married, widowed, divorced - widowed
6. Date of birth Sept. 10 1870
7. Age (in years last birthday) 79
8. Place of death A. County - Knox B. Civil District C. Knoxville D. Length of stay in this place E. Name of hospital or institution (if not Hospital or Institution, City Street Address and Location) - 129 W. Atlantic Ave.
9. Usual residence of deceased A. State - Tenn. B. County - Knox C. Civil District D. City or Town - Knoxville E. Street address 129 W. Atlantic Ave.
10a. Usual occupation - Housework
10b. Kind of business or industry - at home
12. Was deceased ever in U.S. armed forces? Specify yes, no, unknown - no
13. Birthplace - Tenn.
14. Citizen of what country? - U.S.
15. Father's name - Joseph Bray
16. Mother's maiden name - Salina Moore
17. Informant - W.R. Williamson, Knoxville, Tenn.
22. I hereby certify that the deceased died on the date and from the cause stated above C. E. Irwin, M.D., Knoxville, Tenn. 6 June 1950
23a. Burial, cremation, removal (specify) - Burial
23b. Date of burial, cremation, or removal - June 2, 1950
23c. Name of cemetery or crematory - Lenoir City
23d. Location - Lenoir City, Tenn.
24. Funeral Director - Rose Funeral Home, Knoxville, Tenn.
25. Registration Dist. no - 24701
26. Date signed by Local Reg. - June 7, 1950
27. Registrar's signature - Mary Chambers
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The informant W.R. Williamson was her son Willie Ragin Williamson.
- [S2912] Obituary: Hicks, Earl C.; Knoxville News-Sentinel [Knoxville, Tennessee], 1 September 2015, page 9A, viewed at https://knoxvillenews-tn.newsmemory.com/ on 16 August 2021.
Knoxville News-Sentinel [Knoxville, Tennessee], 1 Sep 2015, page 9A.
Earl C. Hicks, age 93, of Knoxville, passed away August 30, 2015 at Parkwest Medical Center. He was a loving father, and an avid UT football fan. Earl was a veteran of the U.S. Army serving in WWII and was involved in the Normandy Beach invasion. Mr. Hicks was proud to service the Knoxville Community as owner of Hicks Appliance Service for over 40 years. Preceded in death by his parents, Herman and Ada Hicks; wife, Elizabeth Hicks; brothers, Tommy and Cliff Hicks; sisters, Helen Walden and Mildred Ricker. Survived by his son, Robbie Hicks; special nephew, Pete and wife, Jean Walden; and several other nieces and nephews. Visitation will be from 6:00-8:00 p.m., Wednesday in Weaver's chapel with service to follow at 8:00 p.m. Family and friends will meet 1:15 p.m., Thursday at East Tennessee Veteran's Cemetery on John Sevier Highway for a 1:30 p.m. interment. Condolences may be made at weaverfuneralservices.com. Arrangements by Weaver Funeral Home. Published in Knoxville News Sentinel on Sept 1, 2015.
- [S2913] Obituary: Letsinger, Mary Katherine Wade; Knoxville News-Sentinel [Knoxville, Tennessee], 2 July 2020, page 9A, viewed at https://knoxvillenews-tn.newsmemory.com/ on 20 August 2021.
Knoxville News-Sentinel, 29 Mar 2020, page 20A.
Mary Katherine Wade Letsinger, age 90, of Knoxville passed away on Tuesday, June 30, 2020. She was a member of Holy Ghost Catholic Church and The Ladies of Charity. She was a devoted wife, mother, friend, skilled knitter and baker of treats. She was preceded in death by her husband, M. Clyde Letsinger and son, Wade Clyde Letsinger. She is survived by sons, Samuel Edward Letsinger (Kathryn Lee), James Patrick Letsinger (Lisa), and John T. Letsinger (Kristi); daughter, Janice Letsinger Irby (Richard); fourteen grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; daughter-inlaw, Cynthia K. Letsinger; and many beloved nieces and nephews. The family would like to express their gratitude to the wonderful caregivers, Bekah, Briana, Debra, and Kim, and the service of Stay at Home. Their loving dependable care for our parents will not be forgotten. The family would also like to thank Tennova Hospice. Their support was constant and comforting. Friends may call at their convenience from 5:00 pm until 7:00 pm on July 2, 2020 at ROSE MORTUARY BROADWAY CHAPEL. A Rosary Prayer Service will follow at 7:00 pm. Family and friends will gather at 10:45 am, July 3, 2020 at Calvary Cemetery for an 11:00 am graveside service with Monsignor Bill Gahagan officiating. A Memorial Mass will be announced at a later date. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Holy Ghost Catholic Church or the Ladies of Charity. Online guest register is available at www.rosemortuary.com.
- [S2922] Obituary: (Moe), Eric Neal Peters; Mynatt Funeral Home, viewed at https://www.mynattfh.com/ on 26 October 2021.
Mynatt Funeral Home web site, 26 Oct 2021.
Eric Neal “Moe” Peters, age 54, passed away suddenly Sunday, October 24, 2021. Eric loved riding his Harley Davidson Motorcycle and being outdoors. Preceded in death by grandparents, Robert and Mary Peters, and Gene and Judy Hudson. He is survived by his children, Erica Danielle Peters (fiancé Jeremy Beeler), Justin Will Peters, and Jeremy Michael Peters; parents, James (Pete) Peters and Jean Brewer; brother, Boyd Peters (Mindy); sister, Kelly Wiggins (Donnie); one niece and two nephews. Family will receive friends for visitation on Saturday, November 6, 2021 from 4:00pm until time of the Celebration of Life Service at 7:00pm at Mynatt Funeral Home Halls Chapel. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the Shriner’s in Eric’s memory. Online condolences can be made at www.mynattfh.com
- [S2927] Obituary: Peters, Kailee Rashae Slone; , 28 December 2020, viewed at https://baileyfuneralhomeinc.com on 6 November 2021.
Bailey Funeral Home, https://baileyfuneralhomeinc.com
Kailee Rashae Slone Peters, 21 of Elkhorn City, KY passed away Sunday, December 27, 2020 at University of Louisville Hospital, Louisville, KY. Kailee was a nursing student at Galen College of Nursing and a member of the Elkhorn City Baptist Church. She was born April 13, 1999 in Pikeville, KY. Kailee is survived by her husband, Noah David Peters of Grundy, VA; her parents, Anthony Looney and Christy Slone Looney; one sister, Kyra Renea Looney; one brother, Brody (Ashley) Looney; three nephews, Bryson, Brennan and Braylen Looney; her maternal grandparents, Bobby and Lyvonne Slone; and maternal great-grandmother, Christine Robinson all of Elkhorn City, KY. In addition to her family, Kailee was loved by her church family, countless friends, and all who knew her. Kailee was preceded in death by paternal grandparents, Lorn and Carleen Looney. Visitation will be after 6PM Tuesday, December 29, 2020 at the Elkhorn City Baptist Church. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, December 30, 2020 at 11AM from the church with Aaron Butler and Jason Johnson officiating. Burial will follow at Annie E. Young Cemetery, Pikeville, KY. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial tributes be directed to Kailee’s funeral fund to assist with expenses.
- [S2930] Death Certificate: Cox, John Franklin; Certificate 61-17511; Jefferson City Memorial Hospital, Jefferson City, Jefferson County, Tennessee, 1961; ancestry.com (Tennessee, Death Records, 1908-1958); viewed 10 November 2021.
Jefferson County, Tennessee, 1961, death certificate 61-17511.
1. Name - John Franklin Cox
2. Date of death - July 4, 1961
3. Color - W
4. Sex - M
5. Status - Married
6. Date of Birth - Dec. 27, 1888
7. Age - 72
8. Place of death - Jefferson County, civil district 4, Jefferson City, Jefferson Memorial Hospital, inside city limits
9. Usual residence - Tenn, Knox County, civil district _, Dandridge, inside city limits - no, Route #5, residence is a farm
10a. Occupation - farmer
13. Birthplace - Tennessee
14. Citizen - USA
15. Name of husband or wife -
16. Father's name - George J. Cox
17. Mother's maiden name - Loretta Nichols
18. Informant - Mrs. L. E. Miller, Dandridge, Tenn.
22. Medical certification - (signed) John W. Ellis, M.D., Jefferson City, 15 July 1961.
23. Buried, July 7, 1961, Mt. Zion Cemetery, Jefferson City, Tennessee
19. Funeral director - Farrar's, Dandridge, Tennessee (signed) Dorothy Hankins
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The informant was John's daughter Mildred Frances Cox, wife of Lloyd Eugene Miller.
- [S2931] Obituary: Bolden, Dennis P.; The Star Press [Muncie, Indiana], 14 December 1999, page 2B, viewed at www.newspapers.com on 12 November 2021.
The Star Press [Muncie, Indiana], Tuesday, 14 Dec 1999, page 2B.
Dennis P. Bolden, 72
NEW CASTLE — Services for lifelong resident Dennis P. Bolden, 72, will be at 1:30 p.m. Thursday in Four Square Gospel Church. Burial will be in South Mound Cemetery, West Lawn Addition. Calling will be 2-4 and 6-9 p.m. Wednesday at Marcum-Troxell-Catron Funeral Home. Mr. Bolden died Sunday at home after a long illness. He was an Army veteran of World War II, serving in Gen. Douglas Mac- Arthur’s honor guard. He retired from Guide Lamp Division of General Motors. Anderson, after 30 years. He was a member of American Legion, VFW, Four Square Church and UAW Local 663, Anderson. He was a founder and past president of New Castle Babe Ruth Baseball League, and the baseball diamond was named in his honor. He also coached and managed American Legion and Little League baseball teams and was the first person inducted into the Indiana Babe Ruth Baseball Hall of Fame.
Survivors include his wife of 48 years, Idabell Bolden; a daughter, Denise Cooper (husband; Jeff); a son, Dane Bolden (wife: Molly); a brother, Kenneth Bolden, and five grandchildren. Memorials may be made to Dennis Bolden Scholarship Fund, P.O. Box 424, New Castle.
- [S2934] Obituary: Williamson, William Raymond; Knoxville News-Sentinel [Knoxville, Tennessee], 3 November 1976, page B5, viewed at www.newspapers.com on 25 November 2021.
Knoxville News-Sentinel, 3 Nov 1976, page B5.
Williamson, William Raymond - age 68, of 3100 Morris Ave., died at 1 p.m. Tuesday at UT Hospital. He attended Westview United Methodist Church. Survivors: son, Don Williamson; daughter, Mrs. Virginia Clarkson, both of Knoxville, 8 grandchildren, sister Mrs. Lela Underwood, Halls. Graveside service 11 a.m. Friday, Lenoir City Cemetery, Rev. Roy Sexton, Rev. Jack Wilkerson officiating. The family will receive friend Thursday 7-9 p.m. at Weaver Funeral Home.
