Source list

Note NI19576 :

Individuals : Goodwin George Buchanan
George B. Goodwin was reportedly buried "near Knoxville" after dying of exposure during the Civil War.

Note NI19585 :

Individuals : Goodwin George Moses
Inscription:
Erected By a bereaved wife to the memory of her husband George Goodwin/ who was born April 28, 1796 and departed this life in the state of Alabama on a visit to his sister on the first November 1, 1836 -- Davidson County Cemetery Survey, Mill Creek Baptist Church, site surveyed November 4, 2000
ch, site surveyed
Note: Information also from Tennessee Records: Tombstone Inscriptions and Manuscripts, Acklen comp. (1933)

Note NI19586 :

Individuals : Buchanan Jane Trindle
Inscription:
Sacred to the memory of Jane T. Widow of George Goodwin who was born March 23, 18.. and died .... --Davidson County Cemetery Survey transcription, site surveyed November 4, 2000
rveyed November 4, 2000
Note: (stone broken) Information also from Tennessee Records: Tombstone Inscriptions and Manuscripts (1933)

Note NI19587 :

Individuals : Buchanan John
Arrived in Nashville from Danville, Kentucky on December 14, 1778. At first the family lived at Fort Nashborough with others of the first settlers of Nashville, and bilding the third home there. In 1785, he moved his family about 6 miles east of the fort, and built his own fort, named Buchanan Station, on Mill Creek. They eventually built the first mill in the county here. The fort was repeatedly attacked by Indians, most notably on September 30, 1792, when a force of around 900 Indians attacked. The men of this fort fought back all night, killing one Indian chief and many others, but only having one settler slightly wounded.
He was the oldest son of James and Jane Trimble Buchanan. His second marriage was to Sarah Ridley, who is buried beside him. A grandson of the son of his first wife was John Price Buchanan, a Governer of Tennessee.

Note NI19589 :

Individuals : Buchanan John
Birth: 1727, Ireland
Death: 1792
Nashville
Davidson County
Tennessee, USA
CONT Tennessee, USA
John Buchanan married Jane "Jennie" Trindle prior to 1758 in Pennsylvania. He and his family were early settlers of Nashville having arrived 14 December 1778. He was the father of five children, John (Major), Jane "Jennie" who married James Todd, Alexander, Samuel, Nancy who married James Mulherin and probably James (No proof of this son). Alexander was mortally wounded by Indians during the attack known as "The Battle of the Bluffs" on the French Lick Station on April 2, 1781, and died shortly thereafter. Samuel was killed about 1783 a mile below the fort (Buchanan Station) on Mill Creek.
er. Samuel was killed about 1783 a mile below the
His grandson Henry was elected to the legislature of Tennessee in 1875 and his great grandson John Price Buchanan was elected to the legislature in 1886 and 1888 and elected Governor of Tennessee in 1890.
legislature
John Sr. was killed by the Indians in his cabin near the fort (Buchanan Station), two or three months before the battle of Sept. 30, 1792. Jane is believed to have died after 1792 at Buchanan Station on Mill Creek.
Sept. 30, 1792. Jane
Both Jane and her husband John are believed to buried in the Buchanan Station Cemetery on Mill Creek along with sons,Samuel, Alexander, and Major John and probably her daughter, Jane Buchanan Todd. One report says that the center of the cemetery where there is a bushy area with broken stones is the last resting place of Jane and John.
NC that the center of the cemetery where there is a bushy area with broken
Family links:
Spouse:
Jane "Jennie" Trindle Buchanan (1740 - 1792)*
links:
Children:
John Buchanan (1759 - 1832)*
Jane "Jennie" Buchanan Todd (1760 - 1792)*
Alexander Buchanan (1763 - 1787)*
Samuel Buchanan (1765 - 1786)*

Note NI19590 :

Individuals : Buchanan Jane 'Jennie'
Jane "Jennie" Buchanan was born November 5, 1760 in Harrisburg, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. She was the daughter John Buchanan Sr. and Jane Trindle Buchanan.
Trindle Buchanan.
She married James M. Todd September 17, 1777 in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. She and her family were early settlers of Nashville having arrived 14 December 1778.
1 CONC arrived 14 December 1778.
She was the mother of nine children, Mary "Polly" who married Robert Casebolt, Nancy who married Henry Phenix, John Buchanan who married Nancy Kemper, Jennie, Esther, Rebecca who married Dr. Andrew W. Davison, Elizabeth who married Henry McBride, James Mulherin who married Mary Porter and Sarah who married Dr. Joseph Davison.
1 CONC Porter and Sarah who married Dr. Joseph Davison.
She and her husband James settled on their land known as Todd's Knob which overlooked Stone's River near the current settlement known as Donaldson's.
known as
Jane died 1802 at her home on Todd's Knob. It is believed that she is buried with her parents and brothers in the Buchanan Cemetery at Mill Creek.

Note NI19594 :

Individuals : Trindle Jane 'Jennie'
Jane "Jennie" Trindle Buchanan was the daughter of Lt. William Trindle and Margaret Trindle. She maried John Buchanan, Sr. prior to 1758 in Pennsylvania. She and her family were early settlers of Nashville having arrived 14 December 1778. She was the mother of five children, John (Major), Jane "Jennie" who married James Todd, Alexander, Samuel, Nancy who married James Mulherin and probably James (No proof of this son). Alexander was mortally wounded by Indians during the attack known as "The Battle of the Bluffs" on the French Lick Station on April 2, 1781, and died shortly thereafter. Samuel was killed about 1783 a mile below the fort (Buchanan Station) on Mill Creek.
amuel was killed about 1783 a mile below the
Her grandson Henry was elected to the legislature of Tennessee in 1875 and her great grandson John Price Buchanan was elected to the legislature in 1886 and 1888 and elected Governor of Tennessee in 1890.
legislature
John Sr. was killed by the Indians in his cabin near the fort (Buchanan Station), two or three months before the battle of Sept. 30, 1792. Jane is believed to have died after 1792 at Buchanan Station on Mill Creek.
Sept. 30, 1792. Jane
Both Jane and her husband John are believed to buried in the Buchanan Station Cemetery on Mill Creek along with sons,Samuel, Alexander, and Major John and probably her daughter, Jane Buchanan Todd. One report says that the center of the cemetery where there is a bushy area with broken stones is the last resting place of Jane and John.

Note NI19606 :

Individuals : Trindle Mary
Some sources mention Polly Clark b. 1755 as his wife

Note NI19641 :

Individuals : Andrews Robert
Robert ANDREWS
CONT
Robert arrived in Jamestown 16 Oct 1643. He was transported to the colony by John Bishop as an indentured servant. A William Andrews was transported on the same ship. Patent Bk 1 pt 2 pg 915--Early Virginia Families vol 3 pg 37--William may be an uncle.
3 pg 37--William may be an uncle.
Surry County Patent Book 7 pg 298--29 May 1663--"140 acres in upper part of Surry County on southwest side of Cypress Swamp adj to his brother Thomas, Jr for the transportation of three persons to the colony from England
ersons to the colony from
Robert's death date from date of the probate of the will Bk 7 pg 868, Surry County, Virginia in which he speaks of his wife being sole executor, but not by name. He names sons: Joseph, William, Barthlomew, Benjamin and daughters: Susannah Ray, Sarah Barker, Elizabeth Battle, Anne, Catherine Barker and Amle. His will is presented to court for probate by his sole executor, Elizabeth Andrews. His land was located on Cypress Swamp bounded by Great Branch. (Film #034102 or 975.5562 p2d pg 8)
ocated on
Child #10--Susannah's children's birth dates and named as the children of Susannah and John Ray from Albemarle Parish records. Albemarle Parish records also states of John Ray: "The poor man got drunk at what they called a Treat by James , Candidate for the County, fell into Joseph's Swamp and was drowned--17 Mar 1770". Inventory of John Ray's estate Bk B pg 295, Sussex County
for the County, fell into Joseph's
CONC Swamp and was drowned--17 Mar 1770". Inventory of John Ray's estate Bk B
CONC pg 295, Sussex County

Note NI19647 :

Individuals : Andrews Joseph
Joseph ANDREWS
CONT
Joseph is named as the son of Robert Andrews in Robert's will which was probated 16 Oct 1728--Bk 7 pg 868 Surry County, Virginia. He is given his father's land on Cypress Swamp on the Little Branch by Great Branch
Branch by Great Branch
Brunswick County, Virginia land Records:
nd Records:
Brunswick County, Virginia Deed Bk 3 pg 260--"To all Christian People to whome those present shall come, I, Nicolas Proctor, of the County of Brunswick and Colony of Virginia, send Greeting. Know ye that I, Nicolas Proctor, for and in consideration of the love, good will and affection which I have and do bare towards my loving son-in-law, Joseph Andrews, of the County of Surry and colony aforesaid, Blacksmith, have given and granted and by these presents do freely, clearly and absolutely give grant and confirm to the same Joseph Andrews, his heirs, executors, administrators and assigns all and singular that piece or parcel of land lying in Brunswick County, aforesaid beginning at the Spring Branch of Capt. William Brown's line thence running north to a corner tree on this line hence east to a white oak of Abraham Brown's land from thence south to the branch of the branch to the beginning, containing one hundred acres of land more or less according to the Meets and Bound thereof unto the said Joseph Andrews, his heirs, executors and administrators and assigns forever, absolutely, without any manner of conditions as the said Nicholas Proctor have absolutely and of my own accord set and put in further testimony in witness I have hereto set my hand and affixed my seal this 23rd day of February 1746. In the presence of Joseph Proctor and Thomas Proctor. Deed of Gift was acknowledged in Brunswick County Court March the 5th 1746 and ordered and recorded."
ed my
Land Records Surry County, Bk 10 pg 542-25 Jan 1773--Joseph Andrews and wife, Elizabeth sell to Thomas Firth 75 acres on land bounded by the lines of William Barnes, John Augustine and Thomas Firth's own line.
rded."
Brunswick County Virginia wills Bk 4 pg 109--Joseph Andrews will proven in court 22 Aug 1774:
"In the name of God, Amen. I, Joseph Andrews of the Parish of Saint Andrews and Brunswick County being very sick and weak of body, but of sound mind and perfect memory, thanks be to Almighty God for it and calling to mind the mortality of my body and knowing that is appointed for all men once to die, do make and ordain that my last will and testament that is to say principally and first of all I give and recommend my soul into the hands of God who gave it and for my body, I recommend it to the earth to be buried in a Christian-like and decent manner at the descretion of my Executors, nothing doubting but at the general resurrection, I shall receive the same again by the mighty provision of God and touching such worldly goods with which it hath pleaded God to bless me in this live, I give, desire and dispose of the same in the following manner and form:
Impremis: I give and bequeath unto Elizabeth Andrews,my dearly
beloved wife, one feather bed and furniture where........ a pan and a dish and basin and pewter plates.
Item:I give and bequeath unto my son, John Andrews, my pistol and holster and small chest of drawers.
Item:I give and bequeath unto my son, David Andrews, one set of blacksmith tools and all the rest of my estate I have left to my wife during her life or widowhood and then to David Andrews. an my three youngest children: Claben Andrews, Mary Andrews and Jesse Andrews. I give to my daughter Hannah Barnes one shilling; I give to my daughter, Sarah Proctor one shilling; I give my son Benjamin Andrews, one shilling; I give to my daughter, Anna, one shilling and I name my son, John Andrews to be Executor with my wife. I hereby ordain this my last will and testament. In witness whereof I do set my hand and seal this twentieth day of May one thousand seven hundred and seventy four."
Joseph Andrews
Witness:
Thomas Proctor
Mary Campbell
Elizabeth Pond
CONC to my daughter Hannah Barnes one shilling; I give to my daughter, Sarah
Joseph Andrews was a blacksmith and a fine hatter made out of native animals
CONC give to my daughter, Anna, one shilling and I name my son, John Andrews
Elizabeth's will was dated 29 Nov 1735 and probated in 1747 in Brunswick County, Virginia page 388. Order Bk 3 pg 141--FHL film
nd seal this twentieth

Note NI19664 :

Individuals : Barnes James
The following information from Linda Simmons:
CONT
James Barnes's will did not mention Joseph as his child, but he was listed as a witness with John Fisher. What does that mean? Everyone said Joseph was James's son. He was also in the will but it was not clear.
Benjamin was named executor of the will."
named executor of the will."
James BARNES
ames BARNES
1810 Census Brunswick County, Virginia
James Barnes 0 to 10--2 m 2 f; 10 to 16--1 m 1 f; 16 to 26-1 m 1 f;
26 to 45-1 f; over 45--1 m 2 f
5-1 f; over 45--1 m 2 f
1820 Census Brunswick County, Virginia
James Barnes 10 to 16-1l m 1 f; 18 to 26--3 m 2 f; over 45 1 m
2 f; over 45 1 m
Brunswick County, Virginia Deed Bk 25 pg 197--27 Jun 1821--James Barnes, indebted to Nicholas E. and Littleton Edmonds sells 130 acres of land bounded by Caleb Browder and William John, Sr. Sec: William Samford
am John, Sr. Sec: William Samford
Brunswick County, Virginia Deed Bk 23 pt 348--18 Mar 1824--William Samford, trustee, to deed trust dated 29 May 1821 and executed by James Barnes, for purpose of securing loan. Rhoda Browder buys land sold by William Samford, bounded by land of Thomas Edmonds, Caleb Browder, land owned formerly by James Barnes. Land all sold except 3 acres which is assigned to Sally, widow of James Barnes.
cres which is
Brunswick County, Virginia Deed Bk 34--7 Sep 1827--William Samford, friend, appointed attorney for Sally Barnes of Williamson County, Tennessee to act in Brunswick and Dinwiddie Counties, to collect money from the esates of Martha and Inez Browder
k and Dinwiddie Counties, to collect money
Wills of James Barnes, Joseph Browder and Giles Kelly all of Brunswick Co., Va; Census records of Brunswick Co., Va and Williamson and Davidson Co., Tenn
; Census records of Brunswick Co., Va and Williamson and Davidson

Note NI19670 :

Individuals : Mcgee Emily
Daughter of James Lowry MCGEE & his 1st wife, Nancy HEINER, Emily MCGEE's family left their home in Jackson County, Georgia abt. 1839 & moved to Mississippi, settling in Tishomingo County, 7 miles from East Port, a landing on the Tennessee River. Again the family picked up in Nov 1850 and briefly stopped in Quachita County, Arkansas, 14 miles east of Camden. Again on the move, MCGEE family traveled south down to Texas where they settled on Rainys Creek in what is now Coryell County. On 18 Dec 1856, Emily was married to Franklin Lafayett MILLER. To the couple was born Gustavas Hindman MILLER & Franklin Lubbock MILLER who in 1889 founded Miller Bros. Company. Also born to the couple, Felix Grundy MILLER III, who wouldn't make his 4th birthday.

Note NI19671 :

Individuals : Miller Felix Grundy
His father, Mathew MILLER, had a Mr. Felix GRUNDY employed in a lawsuit. A son was born to M. MILLER on the night the suit was decided favorably, so he named his son Felix Grundy MILLER.
ix Grundy MILLER.
Notice of Death of Felix Grundy MILLER, taken from the "Murfreesboro News", April 1884.
"The many friends of Felix Grundy MILLER will regret to hear of his death, which occurred at his residence near Christiana, on Tuesday last of pneumonia. He lacked only one day of being seventy four years of age. He was a member of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church, and was one of the noblest men of our country, and a good citizen in every relation of life. The funeral sermon was preached by the Rev. Dr. McMurray, after which the remains were carried to the grave by six colored men (this was at the request of the colored men) who had formerly been his slaves and who now aced as his pallbearers. He was buried with Masonic honors."

Note NI19673 :

Individuals : Miller Felix Grundy
Inscription:
In Memory of our father and our little brother
r
Note: Erected by G. H. Miller F. L. Miller Sr.

Note NI19674 :

Individuals : Miller Franklin Lubbock
In 1889, along with his brother Gus, founded the Millers Bros. Company

Note NI19675 :

Individuals : McGee James Lowry
Son of John McGee & Esther Hudson. Married (1)Catherine Taylor and they had one child. (2)Hannah Miller and they had six children. (3)Nancy Heiner and they had thirteen children

Note NI19676 :

Individuals : Heiner Nancy
Nancy HEINER was born 4 Feb 1822, in Jackson Co., Georgia, daughter of Lewis HEINER & Nancy MYERS. Her father was a German youth who came to America, and served, at the age of 16, in the Revolutionary War, having run away from home for that purpose. Nancy was married to James Lowry MCGEE in Jackson Co., GA on 29 Nov 1838. In 1839 they moved to Mississippi and settled in Tishomingo County, 7 miles from East Port, a landing on the Tennessee River. Nancy & James would leave Miss. for Arkansas and finally go to Coryell County, Texas. To them was born (at least) 10 children, including Emily MCGEE. Nancy died in Coryell County in 1862.
NC least) 10 children, including Emily MCGEE. Nancy died in Coryell County
Inscription:
Age 40 years

Note NI19680 :

Individuals : Hoover Dollie
Wife of J.L. Fuqua
CONT
Dollie Hoover Fuqua
b: Gatesville,Coryell,TX
d: Brownwood,Brown,TX
wood,Brown,TX
Spouse: J L Fuqua {James Lafayette}
b: Abilene,Taylor,TX
d: Crawford,Mclennan,TX
d: Crawford,Mclennan,TX
Father: T S Hoover {Thomas Sherman}
Marriage: November 23,1890 Coryell co.,TX Alice McGee
b: Kentucky d: Stamford,Jones,TX
ky d: Stamford,Jones,TX
Mother: Alice {McGee} Hoover
b: Coryell co.,TX d: Stamford,Jones,TX
Stamford,Jones,TX
Alice's parents:
Father: James Lowry McGee
James Lowry McGee
Mother: Hannah E Miller McGee
contributed by Glynnda Kennedy Wesson - November, 2011

Note NI19684 :

Individuals : Heiner Lewis
Birth: unknown, Germany
Death: unknown
Coryell County
Texas, USA
NT Texas, USA
Lewis HEINER, was born in Germany. He was married to Nancy MYERS (1765-1850) and is the father of Nancy HEINER McGee(1822-1862). Nancy was married to James Lowry MCGEE (1816-1895), and they owned propery very close to the Warren-Miller cemetery where her husband was buried. Nancy was interred a couple miles away in Sadler cemetery.
Lewis HEINER 's grave stone was recently uncovered when caretaker Ira Matizza had to remove an old tree, and discovered the HEINER stone behind trees roots. This grave is the oldest one in Warren-Miller cemetery.
ind
Family links:
Children:
Mary Lindsey Hiner Milsaps (1806 - 1869)*
Nancy Heiner Mcgee (1822 - 1862)*
hildren:
*Calculated relationship
lsaps (1806 - 1869)*
Note: Ira Mattiza, one of the more recent owners of this propery, who spent 7 years cleaning it up after years of neglect, did extensive exploration to determine that there were numerous unmarked graves. He was responsible for Texas Historic designation.
1 CONC exploration to determine that there were numerous unmarked graves. He was
Burial:
Warren-Miller Cemetery
Coryell County
Texas, USA

Note NI19686 :

Individuals : Miller Hannah Ellen
She married twice, 1st her cousin Burrell Galloway MILLER, 2nd, Jame Lowry MCGEE

Note NI19688 :

Individuals : Miller William M.
Son of Isaac and Margaret Miller. Married (1)Peggy Akree and they had five children. Married (2)Margaret "Peggy" Norman on 13 March 1834 in Rutherford Co., TN and they had seven children.

Note NI19692 :

Individuals : Miller Thomas Green
Thomas was the son of William Miller & Margaret "Peggy" Norman. He married (1)Betsy Allen about 1861. He then married (2)Martha Elizabeth McGee on 9 March 1865 and they had seven children.

Note NI19711 :

Individuals : Dyson John Henry 'Curly'
John H. "Curly" Dyson, age 80, passed away on Wednesday, June 7, 2006, at his residence in Angleton. He was born on April 15, 1926, in Mexia, Texas, to Festus and Anna Mae Shelfer Dyson. Curly served his country in the Navy in WWII. He worked for the Texas Department of Transportation for 32 years, retiring in 1982. Curly was an avid hunter and member of the National Rifle Association and Greenwood Gun Club.
National Rifle Association and Greenwood Gun Club.
Curly was preceded in death by three sisters and one brother. He is survived by his wife, Lottie Dyson; brother, Thomas Dyson and wife, Helga, of Ogden, Utah; and numerous nieces and nephews.
and numerous nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be held Friday, June 9, 2006, from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. at Palms Funeral Home in Angleton.
eral Home in Angleton.
The funeral service will be held Saturday, June 10, at 10:00 a.m. at the Angleton Church of Christ at Wilkins and Downing with Leland Rodgers officiating. Interment will follow in Angleton Cemetery.
will follow in Angleton Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be James Morrow, Eugene Filipp, Billy Ray Parsons, Bobby Lynn Parsons, Wayne Morrow, Rodney Friudenberg and Butch Phy.
denberg and Butch Phy.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Angleton Church of Christ Mission Possible fund.
Mission Possible fund.
Arrangements by Palms Funeral Home in Angleton. Online condolences may be sent at palmsfuneral home.com.
palmsfuneral home.com.
Published June 9, 2006

Note NI19712 :

Individuals : Morrow Lottie Mae
Lottie Mae Dyson
CONT
Lottie Mae Dyson, 79, of Angleton passed away Friday, December 14, 2007, at her residence. Funeral services are set for 2:00 p.m. Monday, December 17, 2007, at the Angleton Church of Christ.
leton Church of Christ.
Visitation will be Sunday from 5 to 6 p.m. at Palms.
. at Palms.
Lottie was born December 17, 1927, in Limestone County to George and Nancy Cope Morrow. She was a member of the Church of Christ and was retired manager for Alamo Title. She loved her job and her church. She was preceded in death by her husband, John Henry "Curly" Dyson; sister, Lexia Parsons; and two brothers, Clarence Morrow and Archie Morrow.
s; and two brothers, Clarence Morrow and Archie Morrow.
She is survived by numerous nieces, nephews and other family members.
ly members.
Pallbearers will be Billy Ray Parsons, Bobby Lynn Parsons, Wayne Morrow, Wayne Cato, Ronnie Slate, James Morrow and Bill Walker.
orrow and Bill Walker.
Honorary pallbearers will be Jay Brockman and Jim Russell.
im Russell.
In lieu of usual remembrances, donations may be made to the Angleton Church of Christ P.O. Box 688, Angleton, Texas 77515.
Angleton, Texas 77515.
Online condolences may be sent at
www.palmsfuneral home.com.

Note NI19718 :

Individuals : Plummer Willie Lee
Birth: Jul. 16, 1911
Limestone County
Texas, USA
Death: Aug. 14, 2000
Danbury
Brazoria County
Texas, USA
ria County
Willie Lee Plummer was born to James Luther Plummer and Maud Terry Plummer in Limestone County on July 16, 1911. Her parents died in 1918 from complications of the 1918 flu epidemic. Willie Lee, along with her siblings, was raised by her grandparents, Hinton Smith Plummer and Ada Vera Hines Plummer.
er grandparents, Hinton Smith Plummer and Ada
She married Clarence Lieutenant Morrow and they had 3 children: Floyd Dwain Morrow, Barbara Ann Morrow, and James Monroe Morrow.
Morrow, Barbara Ann Morrow, and James Monroe Morrow.
Clarence and Dwain preceded her in death, as well as one granddaughter, Suzanne Marie Morrow.
Suzanne Marie Morrow.
Family links:
Parents:
James Luther Plummer (1885 - 1918)
Maud Terry Plummer (1886 - 1918)
d Terry Plummer (1886 - 1918)

Note NI19725 :

Individuals : Smith Tina Lucile
Daughter of John Henry Smith and Montie Eslinger
At the time of death she lived in Beaumont, Jefferson Co., TX ,was a bookkeeper in a bank and was divorced

Note NI19734 :

Individuals : Miller Franklin Lubbock
son of Franklin Lubbock MILLER & Helen Anderson BETTS
brother of Martha Johnson MILLER Willingham
husband of Helen Virginia HARTNETT
father of Helen MILLER Moore

Note NI19747 :

Individuals : Jameson S. J.
Date of birth might indicate the son of B. H. & Martha J. Bennett Jameson

Note NI19758 :

Individuals : Jamison Joni Kay
Tennessee Obituary and Death Notice Archive - Page 165
Mrs. Joni Baker
r
Funeral services for Mrs. Joni Baker, age 50, of Cornersville, TN, who passed away Friday, June 17, 2005 in St. Thomas Hospital, will be conducted Sunday, June 19, 2005 at 3:00 p.m. in the Petersburg Chapel of the McCauley Funeral Home, now affiliated with Gallant Funeral Home, with Rev. Doug Brown officiating. Burial will follow in Old Orchard Cemetery. Mrs. Baker was a native of National City, CA, daughter of Mary Jo Plate Jamison & the late Edward Jamison. She was a machine operator for Abeco Die Cast and a member of the Petersburg First Baptist Church. Along with her mother, Mrs. Baker is survived by 1 son: Nathan Garcia; step-father: Bob Mac Callum of Santle, CA; sisters: Roxanne Sones, Denise Marquiz & 1 brother: Johnny Lee Jamison all of San Diego, CA. Visitation with the family will be held Saturday evening from 4 until 8 p.m. and Sunday afternoon from 1 until 3 p.m. at the Petersburg Chapel.
1 CONC family will be held Saturday evening from 4 until 8 p.m. and Sunday
CONC afternoon from 1 until 3 p.m. at the Petersburg Chapel.

Note NI19760 :

Individuals : MacCallum Mary Jo Plate
Funeral services for Mrs. Joni Baker, age 50, of Cornersville, TN, who passed away Friday, June 17, 2005 in St. Thomas Hospital, will be conducted Sunday, June 19, 2005 at 3:00 p.m. in the Petersburg Chapel of the McCauley Funeral Home, now affiliated with Gallant Funeral Home, with Rev. Doug Brown officiating. Burial will follow in Old Orchard Cemetery. Mrs. Baker was a native of National City, CA, daughter of Mary Jo Plate Jamison & the late Edward Jamison. She was a machine operator for Abeco Die Cast and a member of the Petersburg First Baptist Church. Along with her mother, Mrs. Baker is survived by 1 son: Nathan Garcia; step-father: Bob Mac Callum of Santle, CA; sisters: Roxanne Sones, Denise Marquiz & 1 brother: Johnny Lee Jamison all of San Diego, CA. Visitation with the family will be held Saturday evening from 4 until 8 p.m. and Sunday afternoon from 1 until 3 p.m. at the Petersburg Chapel.

Note NI19780 :

Individuals : Latham Betty Jean
Daughter of Leonard and Lela Latham
CONT
Betty graduated high school in Dyersburg, Tennessee in 1950, proudly attended Southwestern Assemblies of God University in Waxahachie, Texas, and completed her degrees with honors from Sacramento State University, BA, in Sacramento, California and Drury University, MA, in Springfield, Missouri. She was named "Who's Who Among American Teachers". The "Who's Who" award honors America's most respected teachers and acknowledges their excellence as distinguished educators. Betty taught school for over forty years in Memphis, Tennessee; Sacramento and Stockton, California; Lewiston, Idaho and Springfield, Missouri. Her last teaching assignment was her dream one, a reading specialist at Shannon Elementary in Memphis, Tennessee. Betty retired in 2002.
dream one, a reading specialist at Shannon Elementary in Memphis,
Her musical versatility included playing violin and traveling with Southwestern's Orchestra during her first year at SAGU. During her second year she sang with the Harvester Choir directed by the gifted director, Leslie Stubbs. Following a morning chapel service featuring the nationally travelled Missionaires Quartet for Speed The Light, she met one of its members and later married him in Dyersburg, Tennessee.
Betty moved to Sacramento, California in 1957; later to Lewiston, Idaho; Stockton, California; and Springfield, Missouri; returning to Memphis in 1975 where she continued to live until her passing. She stood by her pastor-husband serving in Lewiston and Stockton as the Director of Worship and Music. She introduced and directed their Singing Christmas Tree presentations, a concept founded in 1958 by a Sacramento church staff that included her husband. She recruited, planned, rehearsed and led both the choir and orchestra enjoyed by thousands in large venues at Christmas time. She was a unique worship vocalist, pianist and organist. Her special soprano voice singing old familiar songs brought joy, tears and inspiration to many people over the years. "The Lily of the Valley, "What A Friend", "He the Pearly Gates Will Open", "Holy Ground"and others. She was the first soloist on First Assembly's WHBQ-TV "Christ Is The Answer" television in 1956.
BJ, as she was affectionally called, never forgot her home town, Dyersburg, Tennessee, and enjoyed being a southern girl.
She is survived by her husband of 58 years, three children, nine grandchildren and many other family members.
television in 1956.
CONT BJ, as she was affectionally called, never forgot her home town,
Bio courtesy of WSG

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