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Lynn 'Buck' Granville Conner
Dated: March 13 1999
CONNER, LYNN "BUCK" GRANVILLE - age 73, passed away at home on March 13, 1999. Preceded in death by: parents, G.J. and Rena Conner; and sister, Beulah Redwine. Retired from Norfolk Southern Railroad with 38 years service. Member of Inskip Baptist Church, where he was a faithful choir member, assistant treasurer and former trustee. wife of 53 years, Doris; daughters and sons-in-law, Patti and Pete Jones, Lee Ann and George Katz; grandchildren, Hillary and Corey Jones, Miranda and Morgan Gregory; brother, Sam Conner; sisters, Rubye Tonkin and Marie Kerley; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be 8 p.m. Monday at Lynnhurst-Greenwood Chapel, Rev. Mike Segers officiating. Graveside services will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday in Lynnhurst Cemetery. Pallbearers: nephews, Bill and Bob Tonkin, David, Doug and Jeff Kerley; and special friends, George Booker, Bud Phillips and Bill Wiser. Honorary pallbearers will be the Men's Sunday school class of Inskip Baptist Church. Special thanks to St. Mary's Hospice. The family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. Monday at Lynnhurst-Greenwood Chapel of Berry Funeral Home, 2300 W. Adair Drive.

Walter Scott Baldwin
Dated: March 13 1999
Baldwin, Walter Scott, age 77, died Saturday morning, March 13, 1999 at UT Hospital from heart complications. He was a member and Deacon of South Knoxville Baptist Church with special interest in the music programs. Scott retired from Candoro Marble Company. He was a veteran of WWII having served in the Army Air Corps in England and France. He was preceded in death by son, Rick Baldwin and infant son, Michael Scott Baldwin; brother, Troy Baldwin and parents, Mr. and Mrs. E. N. Baldwin. Scott is survived by his wife Barbara Berry Baldwin; daughter and son-in-law, Dale and Ted Sherrod of Birmingham, AL; additional relatives include Ben and Renee' Baldwin, Rena and Paul Gilbert, Welborne and Jean Baldwin, Gladys Baldwin, Jeff and Georgia McAlister. Funeral services will be Monday at 11:30 AM Berry Chapel. Pastor Dr. Walter Isley and Rev. Charles Justice will officiate. Burial will follow in Woodlawn Cemetery. Honorary pallbearers will be the Deacons of South Knoxville Baptist Church. If desired, memorial contributions may be made to South Knoxville Baptist Church, 522 Sevier Ave., Knoxville, TN 37920 or to a charity of your choice. The family will receive friends 6 to 8 pm Sunday at Berry Funeral Home, Chapman Highway.

Evelyn Morell Webb
Dated: March 13 1999
WEBB, EVELYN MORELL - age 81, of Knoxville, passed away Saturday, March 13, 1999, at Brakebill Nursing Home. She was a member of Hillcrest United Methodist Church. She was preceded in death by: husband, Boyd R. Webb; sister, Pearl Watson; daughter, Aurelia Sue Kennedy; along with her parents and brothers. granddaughter, Kecia Kennedy; grandsons, Rick, John and David Kennedy; sister-in-law, Marywill Rogers; and several great- grandchildren and cousins. Graveside services will be held Tuesday at 2 p.m. at Woodlawn Cemetery with the Rev. Dennis Ford officiating. Berry Funeral Home, Chapman Highway, in charge.

Owanta S. Dew
Dated: March 12 1999
Dew, Owanta S., died Friday March 12, 1999 at 86 years of age. She was preceded in death by husband Adrian O. Dew, Jr. She was a member of Immanuel Baptist Church. Son and daughter-in-law: Adrian and Marilyn Dew The family would like to recognize and express appreciation to Hillcrest Nursing Home for their care and attention. Graveside service will be 11am Tuesday at sherwood Memorial Gardens with Rev. Brian Kearns officating. Family will receive friends Monday 6 until 8pm at Lynnhurst-Greenwood Chapel of Berry Funeral Home 2300 W. Adair Drive.

Dorris Lillian Barry Converse Woods
Dated: March 12 1999
WOODS, DORRIS LILLIAN BARRY CONVERSE - age 73, of Knoxville, passed away Friday, March 12, 1999. Graduate of Adult Education with an LPN degree. Member of Fellowship Baptist Church. Preceded in death by: parents, Wallace and Nell Barry; adoptive parents, James Eugene and Sara Jane Converse; adoptive brother, Henry Converse; brothers, Wallace C. and George Barry. husband, Robert H. "Bob" Woods; children, Nettie Turner Beaty, Barbara "Bobee" Everence, Linda C. Turner Hendry of Ft. Pierce, Fla., Wilma "Cricket" Woods Cooper and husband, Jimmy, and Robert "Brother" Woods; five grandchildren, Barry W. Payne, Angela J. Dupes, Tamarea "Tammie" Moore, Robert Eugene Everence, Frank "PeeWee" Beaty; great-grandchildren, Christopher Payne, Brandy Payne, Marie Moore, Michael Moore, Haley Doody, Marina Dupes, Lillian Adelia Everence; sisters, Phyllis Knight, Ruth Craft and husband, Zedra; brother, Thomas Barry; sister-in-law, Lib Converse; special friend, Albert "Demp" Maples; special nephew, Lon Barry Knight; and several nieces and nephews. Memorials may be made to Dream Connection or to a charity of your choice. Funeral service will be Monday 2 p.m. at Berry Chapel with the Rev.'s Johnny Price and Larry Woods officiating. Interment in Eastview Memorial Gardens. Berry Funeral Home, Chapman Hwy., in charge.

Betty M. Weaver
Dated: March 12 1999
Weaver, Betty M., age 67, of Knoxville, passed away Friday, March 12, 1999. Member and former Sunday School teacher of New Salem United Methodist Church. husband: Hugh F. Weaver; sons: James R. Weaver and partner George; Timothy F. Weaver and wife Libby; Thomas M. Weaver and wife Angela; Michael A. Weaver and wife Robin; grandchildren: Cody, Cassidy, Matthew, Pierson, Parker, Haley; sister: Sarah Faye Monday; Juanita "Jack" White; mother: Lula Mae Childress; several nieces and nephews. Graveside service Sunday 3:00 PM Highland South Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to New Salem United Methodist Church, Tipton Station Road. Friends may call at their convenience Saturday 6-8 PM at Berry Funeral Home Chapman Highway.

Terry Gregg "TP" Price
Dated: March 11 1999
Price, Terry Gregg "TP", age 42, of Knoxville, passed away Thursday, March 11, 1999. Preceded in death by parents: Chester & Mable Price. son, Derik Price & wife, Tammy; step-daughter, Danielle Wheeler; sisters, Susie Wells Barker, Elizabeth Pinkston; brother, Mark W. Price; step-brothers & sisters, Virgle, Francis, Jimmy, Paul, Margie, Joyce & Wanda; several nieces & nephews and very special friend, Jan. Funeral service 8 PM Sunday, Berry Chapel, Rev. Becky Milligan officiating. Interment 11:00 AM Monday at Woodlawn Cemetery. The family will receive friends 6 to 8 PM Saturday & Sunday at Berry Funeral Home, Chapman Hwy.

James David Henderlight
Dated: March 09 1999
Henderlight, James David, age 64, of Louisville, passed away Tuesday, March 9, 1999. Retired from Knoxville Blue Print. children, Kenneth Irwin, David Irwin, Eddie Henderlight, Mike Henderlight, Steve Henderlight, Darrell Henderlight, Jeff Henderlight; 11 grandchildren; 1 great grandchild; sister, Vera Henderlight; brothers, Jack Henderlight, Pryor Cruze; special friend, Wilma Simerly; several nieces & nephews. Funeral service 8:00 PM Thursday at Berry Chapel with Rev. Doug Ellison officiating. Interment 11:00 AM Friday at Woodlawn Cemetery. Pallbearers will be sons. The family will receive friends 6 to 8 PM Thursday at Berry Funeral Home, Chapman Hwy.

Royster Wheeler
Dated: March 08 1999
Wheeler, Royster, age 66, of Maryville, passed away Monday, March 8, 1999. Member of Monte Vista Baptist Church. Retired from Ecolab after 31 years of service. Served in the US Navy during the Korean Conflict. loving wife, Gladys Wheeler; daughter, Susan Tysinger & husband, Dale, Raleigh, NC; son, Steve Wheeler & wife, Karen, Maryville; 5 grandchildren, Ashleigh & Jordan Tysinger, Mitchell, April & Katie Wheeler; brothers, Rev. Van Wheeler, South Hill, VA, Alton Wheeler, Birmingham, AL, Myron Wheeler, Rocky Mount, NC; sisters, Eloise Shuford, Clover, SC, Katie Wheeless, Rocky Mount, NC; several nieces & nephews. Funeral service 1:00 PM Thursday at Monte Vista Baptist Church in Maryville, TN with Rev. Jerry Mantooth officiating. Interment Sherwood Memorial Gardens. Memorial may be made to Monte Vista Baptist Church, 1735 Old Niles Ferry Road, Maryville, TN 37803. The family will receive friends 6 to 8 PM Wednesday at Monte Vista Baptist Church, Maryville, TN. Arrangements by Berry Funeral Home, Chapman Hwy.

Reba A. Highley
Dated: March 07 1999
Reba A. Highley, age 80, of South Knoxville, passed away March 7, 1999 at St. Mary's Hospital. She enjoyed crosstitching and needlework. Preceded in death by sister-in-law Olive Whitson. brother; Ray Whitson, sister; Gladys M. Webb; and loving nieces and nephew. Graveside Services 11 am Wednesday at Woodlawn Cemetery. Pastor A. Jackson Zipperer, Pastor of Gloria Dei Lutheran Church, officiating. Family will receive friends 7-9 PM Tuesday at Berry Funeral Home, Chapman Hwy.

Zella Lee 'Dot Bates' Orrick
Dated: March 07 1999
Orrick, Zella Lee "Dot Bates" - age 78, of Knoxville, passed away Sunday, March 7, 1999. Member of Burnett Creek House of Prayer. Preceded in death by son James Hensley. husband: Baker Orrick; son: Darrell Bates; 5 grandchildren; 6 great grandchildren, 2 great- great grandchildren; brothers: Harley Thomas and Earl Thomas; daughter-in law: Swonie K. Hensley; 4 step-children. Funeral service 1:00 p.m. Wednesday at Burnett Creek House of Prayer, Rev. David Sellers officiating. Interment at Halls Memory Gardens. Family will receive friends 7-9 p.m. Tuesday at Berry Funeral Home, Chapman Hwy.

William Perry (Buzz) Franklin, Sr.
Dated: March 06 1999
Franklin, William Perry, Sr., (Buzz), age 74, of Knoxville, born March 20, 1924, passed away March 6, 1999 at Baptist Hospital. Member of Buffat Heights Baptist Church. He served in the US Navy during World War II. Retired employee of Sears, Roebuck, and Company. Preceded in death by father Sam Yule Franklin and mother Nancy Lavina Pryor Franklin. Survived by devoted wife of 51 years: Sarah Lackey Franklin; son and daughter-in-law: William Perry Jr., and Tammy Franklin, Knoxville; daughter: Sheila A. Franklin, Knoxville; daughter and son-in-law: Teresa C. and Kenneth N. Wyrick, Corryton; grandchildren: Kristi White, Neal Wyrick, William Shawn Franklin, Laura Franklin, Matthew Franklin, all of Knoxville; great- grandchildren: Alyssa White, Chase White, and Jonathan Perry Franklin, all of Knoxville; brother and sister-in-law: Henry L. and Clara Franklin of Maryville; sisters: Ulyss Davis and Midge Hammack, Knoxville; sisters and brothers-in-law: Iva and Herbert Williamson, Rocky Face Georgia; Annette and Howard Strevel, Birmingham, Alabama; Rachel and Elmer Yadon, Charlotte, North Carolina; Nancy and Allen Pilant, Knoxville. The family will receive friends in the chapel of Berry Funeral Home from 6:30-8:00 PM Tuesday, March 9, 1999 followed by a prayer service led by Rev. Dana Matthewson. Graveside services will be at 11:00 AM Wednesday, March 10, 1999 at Sherwood Memorial Gardens on Alcoa Highway, Rev. Dana Matthewson and Rev. R.C. Harless officiating. Pallbearers will be William Shawn Franklin, Brent White, Jeff Pilant, Larry Lackey, Sam Kidd, Walter Love. Full military honors will be conducted by East Tennessee Veterans Honor Guard. Berry Funeral Home Chapman Highway, in charge of arrangements.

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