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Kenneth A. Dowdle
Dated: April 19 1999
Dowdle, Kenneth A. - age 76, of Knoxville, passed away Monday, April 19, 1999. Wife - Mary Dowdle Military Honors by Volunteer State Honor Guard. Graveside service 2:00 PM Wednesday, Tennessee Veterans Cemetery. Rev. Robert Holt officiating. Arrangements by Berry Funeral Home, Chapman Hwy.
Eli Conley Akin
Dated: April 19 1999
Akin, Eli Conley - age 86, of Knoxville, passed away at Baptist Hospital on April 19, 1999. He is survived by wife of 59 years, Lucy Lucado Akin. He was a member of First Baptist Church. Preceded in death by parents, J. Solon and Bessie Akin; brother J.S. Akin; sisters: Mrs. Maybeth Kall, Mrs. Launette Roylston, Mrs. Ruth Thurman, and nephew, Barry Akin. He was born to J. Solon and Bessie Conley Akin on February 12, 1913, in Copperhill, TN. He was a member of Tennessee Association of the Deaf, National Association of the Deaf, Chattanooga Division No. 140 of National Fraternal Society of the Deaf, East Tennessee Historical Society, and Blount Mansion Association, and an Alumnus of the Tennessee School for the Deaf. He graduated from Gallaudet University in Washington, D.C. and the University of Tennessee in Knoxville. He was connected with TSD for 40 years from 1938 to 1978 as an assistant dean of boys for two years, physical education, academic and health education instructor for 38 years, coach of football for 22 years, basketball for 19 years, track for 18 years, and baseball for four years. He was athletic director for 27 years. He was selected as the National Deaf Prep Football Coach of the Year in 1947 and 1948. He was inducted into the American Athletic Association of the Deaf Hall of Fame all-sport coach in 1969; into the Hall of Fame National Fraternal Society of the Deaf in 1975 and 1986 for exceptional service to the society and for his involvement in community activities. He received the Distinguished Award from the East Tennessee Chapter of National Football Foundation and Hall of Fame for his contribution to amateur athletics in his community in 1981, Knoxville Sports Hall of Fame presented by Boys and Girls Clubs of Greater Knoxville in 1994, and JC Penney Golden Rule Award Certificate of Appreciation in 1997. He was elected the Teacher of the Year by the TSD Anchor Club in 1976. The E. Conley Akin Health and Physical Education Building was dedicated to him on September 28, 1974. The 1976 Viking yearbook was dedicated to him and his wife, Lucy. He was presented the Distinguished Service Award from TSC in 1978. He was a columnist for the Tennessee School for the Deaf monthly newspaper, "The Tennessee Observer" in such departments as "Alumni News", "Looking Backward", and "Facts from the Past." He was a compiler of "The Tennessee School for the Deaf 100th Anniversary, 1845-1945," "The Tennessee School for the Deaf Athletic Almanac, 1892-1980," "Tennessee School for the Deaf 100 years of Football, 1892-1991," and "Tennessee School for the Deaf 150th Anniversary, 1845-1994". Brother and wife: Louis and June Akin of Copperhill Active pallbearers: Neil Battle, David Booker, Steve Harrison, Sam McBride, Paul Torbett, and Barry Swafford. Honorary pallbearers: Troy Haydon, Rick Alexander, Supt. Alan Mealka, and Dick Henley. The family will receive friends Wednesday from 6-8 PM at Berry Funeral Home, Chapman Hwy, with funeral service to follow at 8:00 PM in the Berry Funeral Home Chapel. Reverend Jerry Seale will officiate services. Interment Thursday 1:00 PM at Woodlawn Cemetery.
Ethel Lunsford
Dated: April 20 1999
Lunsford, Ethel, age 92, of Seymour, passed away Tuesday, April 20, 1999 at Royal Care Nursing Home. She was preceded in death by her husband Herman Lunsford. Daughter & Son-in-law: Mildred & Earl Delius Funeral service 8:00 PM Thursday at Berry Chapel. Rev. Mike Simpson officiating. Interment 11:00 AM Friday, Knob Creek Cemetery. Pallbearers: Robert, Rick, Mike, Bob & Bryan Delius. The family will receive friends 6 to 8 PM Thursday at Berry Funeral Home, Chapman Hwy.
Lois Cruze Arthur
Dated: April 20 1999
Arthur, Lois Cruze, age 86, of Knoxville, passed away Tuesday, April 20, 1999, at her home. Preceded in death by son Herman Arthur. Husband: James F. Arthur Graveside service 10:00 AM Friday, Asbury Cemetery. Rev. Doug White officiating. The family will receive friends 7 to 9 PM Thursday at Berry Funeral Home, Chapman Hwy.
Lena Juanita Johnson Pollard
Dated: April 21 1999
Pollard, Lena Juanita Johnson, age 74, of Knoxville, passed away Wednesday, April 21, 1999. Graduated from Young High School in 1943. Was married at New Hopewell Baptist Church where she attended for many years. In recent years, until her illness, she faithfully attended Fellowship Baptist Church. She was employed by Dunn & Bradstreet, Knoxville Sand & Gravel, and most recently retired from employment at the Knox County Probate Office. She was preceded in death by husband, James Harold Pollard, her father, Lindsay Johnson, and brother, Donald Johnson. Mother: Lena Johnson The family wishes to thank special friends, Myrtle Moretz and Mildred Moore. Funeral service 8:00 PM Friday at Berry Chapel, Pastors Chris Francis and Charlie Lynch officiating. Interment 11:00 AM Saturday, Sherwood Memorial Gardens. Contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Association, American Kidney Foundation, or Fellowship Baptist Church. The family will receive friends 6 to 8 PM Friday at Berry Funeral Home, Chapman Hwy.
Ruby Cogdill Dyer
Dated: April 22 1999
Dyer, Ruby Cogdill, age 80, of Knoxville, passed away Thursday, April 22, 1999 at Baptist Hospital. She was a member of Valley Grove Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by husband, Edward C. Dyer; sister, Juanita Fowler; brother, Cecil Cogdill; grandson, Charles E. Cates. Daughter & son-in-law: Loretta & John L. Davis - Morristown Graveside Service 2:00 PM Saturday at Valley Grove Baptist Church Cemetery with Rev. Harry Mynatt officiating. Memorial may be made to East Tennessee Childrens Hospital, American Heart Association, or Valley Grove Baptist Church Building Fund. The family will receive friends 6:30 to 8:30 PM Friday at Berry Funeral Home, Chapman Hwy.
Margaret Clark Wood
Dated: April 25 1999
Wood, Margaret Clark, age 65 of Knoxville, died Sunday, April 25, 1999 at University of Tennessee Medical Center after a courageous two and one half year battle with breast cancer. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and friend who blessed many with her strong faith in Christ and her loving kindness. She was a member of St. James' Episcopal Church, the Ossoli Circle, Episcopal Churchwomen and a 1956 graduate of Baptist School of Nursing. Preceded in death by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. F. Raymond Clark. Husband, C. Mike Wood; children and their families, Glenn and Susan Wood Reider and son, Nathan; Michael and Jennifer Wood and their children, Jenna, Leslie and Abraham; Rob and Ann Wood Shelor and their children, Ben and Betsy. Also survived by sister, Mary Clark Lee; sisters and brothers-in-law, Janet and Sam Price, Ina and Glenn Swanson; brother and sister-in-law, Doug and Lois Clark and brother, Eddie Clark; sisters-in-law, Gerrie H. Wood and Mary Ann H. Wood and many other special friends. Receiving of friends will be held 6-8 p.m. Monday, April 26th at St. James' Episcopal Church. Funeral services will be held at the church Tuesday, April 27th at 11:00 a.m. with burial to follow at Woodlawn Cemetery. Rev. Joseph H. Ballard, Jr. officiating. Pallbearers: nephews, Alvin Lee, Greg Clark, Jerry Wood, Jr., John Wood and brothers-in-law, Sam Price and Glenn Swanson. The family wishes to thank the staff of 6th floor east, UT Medical Center for their dedicated and compassionate care. In lieu of flowers, memorials should be made to St. James Episcopal Church, 1101 North Broadway, Knoxville, TN 37917 or the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation, PO Box 224523, Dallas, TX 75222-9836. Arrangements by Berry Funeral Home, Chapman Highway.
Mrs. Cecil M. (Nellie) Webb
Dated: April 27 1999
Webb, Mrs. Cecil M. (Nellie), age 88, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, April 27, 1999, 4:10 PM at Baptist Hospital. Mrs. Webb was preceded in death by her husband, Cecil M. Webb; son, Lynn A. Webb. Loving & caring daughter & son-in-law: Mr. & Mrs. Jim (Cecila Sue) Houser Funeral service 8:00 PM Thursday, Berry Chapel, Rev. Ray Kitts & Rev. W.C. Garland officiating. Interment 2:00 PM Friday, Woodlawn Cemetery. The family will receive friends 6 to 8 PM Thursday at Berry Funeral Home, Chapman Hwy.
Ruth R. Hall
Dated: April 27 1999
Hall, Ruth R., age 87 of Knoxville, passed away Tuesday, April 27, 1999 at St. Mary's Hospital. She was a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Catholic Nurses Association, Ladies of Charity and the Tennessee Nurses Association. She was a Registered Nurse with the United Mine Workers Union and a former district Health Nurse in Mt. Vernon, IN. Preceded in death by cousins, Raben C. Schenk and Rose Mary R. Zimlich. Cousins: Louis W. Raben, Jr., Elijay, GA, Regina K Schenk, Cocoa Beach, FL, Andrew J. Zimlich, Sr., Mobile, AL, Jane Hall of Indiana and numerous cousins. Funeral mass will be conducted Saturday May 1, 1999 11:30 AM at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. Father Jim Haley and Father Rick Walsh will officiate. The body will be taken to Norvell Funeral Home, Mt. Vernon, IN where a graveside service will be at 10:00 AM Monday, May 3, 1999 in St. Mathew's Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to Immaculate Conception Catholic Church or a charity of your choice. The family will receive friends Friday 6 to 7 PM with a rosary service at 7 PM at Berry Funeral Home, Chapman Highway.
Winford Earl Noe
Dated: April 30 1999
Winford Earl Noe, age 72 of Knoxville, passed away April 30, 1999 at his home after a lingering illness. He was a deacon at Seven Islands Missionary Baptist Church. Wife: Frankie Joyce Noe Funeral Services 1 PM Monday, Seven Islands Baptist Church, Rev. William McCarter officiating. Interment at Seven Islands Cemetery. Pallbearers: Jody Noe, Brent Poe, Andy Watson, Steve Julian, Ron Lawson, & Rex Montgomery. Family will receive friends from 7-9 PM Sunday at Berry Funeral Home, Chapman Hwy.
Annie Sutton Jenkins
Dated: March 30 1999
Jenkins, Annie Sutton, age 95, of South Knoxville, formerly of Sweetwater, passed away Tuesday March 30, 1999 at Baptist Hospital. Member of Sweetwater United Methodist Church. Sister: Flora Millsaps - Knoxville Graveside service 11:00 AM Friday, Toqua Cemetery, Vonore,TN. Rev. Julian Walton officiating. The family will receive friends 6 to 8 PM Thursday at Berry Funeral Home, Chapman Hwy.
Sue Annette King
Dated: March 25 1999
King, Sue Annette entered into new life on March 25, 1999. Member of South Knoxville Baptist Church. Preceded in death by parents Mr. & Mrs. I. C. King, Sr., brothers Sonny, Jack, Charles, I. C. Jr., and Billy, and sisters Irene, Elizabeth, Stella, and Louise. Brother - Rody Graveside service 2:00 PM Sunday, Woodlawn Cemetery. Rev. Walter Isley officiating. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to South Knoxville Baptist Church, 522 Sevier Ave., Knoxville, TN 37920. The family will receive friends 6 to 7 PM Saturday, Berry Funeral Home, Chapman Hwy.
