Minnie Augusta Myers
F, #82021, b. 2 August 1884, d. 2 July 1958
Parents
Biography
Minnie Augusta Myers was born on 2 August 1884 in Jacksboro, Campbell Co., TN.
1 She married
Squire Merwin Wheeler in 1908. She married
Edgar Howland Sniffen, son of
John Hopkins Sniffen and
Letitia Howland, about 1924. Minnie Augusta Myers died on 2 July 1958 in La Follette, Campbell Co., TN,
Death notice -- The Knoxville News-Sentinel (Knoxville, Tennessee); Friday, 04 July 1958; Page 14; (Newspapers.com):
Deaths
Mrs. Minnie Wheeler Sniffen, 73, La Follette.
She was buried in July 1958 in Woodlawn Cemetery, LaFollette, Campbell Co., TN, Findagrave #10617273.
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Citations
- [S5182] Civil District 4, Dist. 0032, sheet 5A, Dwelling 93, Family 93, 1900 Federal Census, Campbell County, Tennessee. Microfilm Image, NARA Series T623, Roll 1559; FHL #1241559.
Millard Henry Myers
M, #82022, b. 16 June 1859, d. 25 March 1926
Biography
Millard Henry Myers was born on 16 June 1859 in Campbell Co., TN.
1 He married
Catherine Bowman on 22 January 1882 in Campbell Co., TN,
Tennessee State Marriages, 1780-2002 (Ancestry.com.)
He died on 25 March 1926 in Lafollette, Campbell Co., TN,
Tennessee, Deaths and Burials Index, 1874-1955 (Ancestry.com). Headstone erroneously shows 1925.
He was buried in March 1926 in Woodlawn Cemetery, LaFollette, Campbell Co., TN, Findagrave #11476548.
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Citations
- [S5182] Civil District 4, Dist. 0032, sheet 5A, Dwelling 93, Family 93, 1900 Federal Census, Campbell County, Tennessee. Microfilm Image, NARA Series T623, Roll 1559; FHL #1241559.
Catherine Bowman
F, #82023, b. 22 February 1852, d. 9 July 1923
Biography
Catherine Bowman was born on 22 February 1852 in Campbell Co., TN.
1 She married
Millard Henry Myers on 22 January 1882 in Campbell Co., TN,
Tennessee State Marriages, 1780-2002 (Ancestry.com.)
She died on 9 July 1923 in Lafollette, Campbell Co., TN,
Tennessee, Death Records, 1908-1958 (Ancestry.com.)
She was buried in July 1923 in Woodlawn Cemetery, LaFollette, Campbell Co., TN, Findagrave #11480750.
Catherine Bowman was also known as "Kate" Bowman.
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Citations
- [S5182] Civil District 4, Dist. 0032, sheet 5A, Dwelling 93, Family 93, 1900 Federal Census, Campbell County, Tennessee. Microfilm Image, NARA Series T623, Roll 1559; FHL #1241559.
Charlotte Ann Sniffen1
F, #82024, b. 30 March 1925, d. 12 June 2007
Parents
Biography
Charlotte Ann Sniffen was born on 30 March 1925 in Baileyton, Greene Co., TN.
1 She married
Frank Nelson Bensey, Jr., son of
Frank Nelson Bensey and
Blanche Vivian Hart. Charlotte Ann Sniffen died on 12 June 2007 in Pascagoula, Jackson Co., MS,
Death Notice -- Knoxville News Sentinel, Knoxville, Tennessee; June 15, 2007;
BENSEY, MRS. CHARLOTTE SNIFFEN age 83 of Harriman, passed away Wednesday, June 13, 2007 in Pascagoula, Mississippi. She was preceded in death by her husband: Frank N. Bensey, Sr. She is survived by: three sons, Frank "Buddy" Bensey, Shawn Bensey and Michael Bensey; two daughters, Linda and Betty Bensey. Funeral services are incomplete and will be announced by Davis Funeral Home. Davis Funeral Home. Davis Funeral Home serving the family of Mrs. Charlotte Bensey.
OBITUARY - LaFollette Press (Campbell County, Tennessee), June 28, 2007:
Charlotte Sniffen Bensey
Charlotte Sniffen Bensey, age 82 of Harriman, passed away June 12 at the home of her daughter, Betty, in Pascagoula, MS. As she made her transition, she was surrounded by her daughters, Linda and Betty, her son-in-law, Leslie Jerome, her nurse, Samantha Williams, RN from Hospice of Light and minister, Rev. John Tucker, of Safe Harbor Methodist Church.
Fondly called, "Miss Charlotte", she was a homemaker, loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother not only to her biological family, but to an extended family of friends and loved ones. Professionally, she worked for over thirty years with the Tennessee Department of Conservation in the Forestry Division. She was active in the Woods Chapel Methodist Church and First United Methodist Church in Harriman, where she served as a district youth leader. She was a Cub Scout leader, worked within the Juvenile Court System, and was a founding member of the Cornstalk Heights Historic District.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Frank Nelson Bensey, Jr., who died July 4, 2006; parents, Edgar H. Sniffen and Minnie Myers Sniffen; sisters, Dorothy Sniffen, and Catherine Gallaher; brothers, Joe, Mark, and Sam Wheeler.
She is survived by her children: Linda K. Bensey, and Elizabeth A. Bensey and husband, Leslie Jerome, Frank N. "Buddy" Bensey, III and his wife Teresa, Shawn E. Bensey and his wife, Annie, and Michael W. Bensey and his wife, Margery of Knoxville; grandchildren: Kiernan Bensey, son of Michael and Margery Bensey and Ambree Rogers, daughter of Linda Bensey and wife of Chris Rogers; great grandchildren: Landon and Adelyn Rogers, and a host of other family, friends and loved ones.
A private interment was held June 22 in the Roane Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, and in memory of Charlotte's love of children, the family requests you send donations to a children's charity of your choice. Davis Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
She was buried in June 2007 in Roane Memorial Gardens, Harriman, Roane Co., TN.
Occupation: Worked for over thirty years with the Tennessee Department of Conservation in the Forestry Division; also Cub Scout leader, worked within the Juvenile Court System, founding member of the Cornstalk Heights Historic District.
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Citations
- [S1718] St. Petersburg, Dist. 22, sheet 13B, Dwelling 363, Family 366, 1930 Federal Census, Pinellas County, Florida. Microfilm Image, NARA Series T626, Roll 329; FHL #2340064.
Dorothy Elizabeth Sniffen
F, #82025, b. 29 June 1927, d. 29 January 1942
Parents
Biography
Dorothy Elizabeth Sniffen was born on 29 June 1927 in Pinellas Co., FL.
1 She died on 29 January 1942 in LaFollette, Campbell Co., TN,
Obituary -- Tampa Bay Times, St. Petersburg, Florida; Friday, 13 FEB 1942, p.8 (Newspapers.com):
DOROTHY SNIFFEN
Dorothy Elizabeth Sniffen, 14, former St. Petersburg resident who left here one year ago to make her home in Tennessee died in LaFollette on Jan. 29 of complications following scarlet fever. Word of her death was received this week by friends of the family.
The young girl was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. E. H. Sniffen who had lived here for a number of years until 1941. She attended local schools and was at the home of an uncle and aunt in LaFollette when she succumbed.
Survivors, in addition to her parents, also include two sisters, Charlotte Ann Sniffen and Mrs. Rhea Gallaher of Wheat, Tenn., and three half brothers, Joe Wheeler, this city, and Mark and Sam Wheeler.
She was buried in February 1942 in Woodlawn Cemetery, LaFollette, Campbell Co., TN, Findagrave #10617280.
Cause of death: Complications following scarlet fever.
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Citations
- [S1718] St. Petersburg, Dist. 22, sheet 13B, Dwelling 363, Family 366, 1930 Federal Census, Pinellas County, Florida. Microfilm Image, NARA Series T626, Roll 329; FHL #2340064.
Squire Merwin Wheeler
M, #82026, b. 25 September 1885, d. 17 October 1918
Biography
Squire Merwin Wheeler was born on 25 September 1885 in Tennessee 1910 census, Remy, p.25A, line 37.
1 He married
Minnie Augusta Myers, daughter of
Millard Henry Myers and
Catherine Bowman, in 1908. Squire Merwin Wheeler died on 17 October 1918 in Harlan Co., KY. He was buried in October 1918 in Woodlawn Cemetery, LaFollette, Campbell Co., TN, Findagrave #10617265.
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Citations
- [S1719] LaFollette, Dist. 38, sheet 19A, line 32, 1920 Federal Census, Campbell County, Tennessee. Microfilm Image, NARA Series T625, Roll 1730; FHL #1821730.
DeMarcus Wheeler1
M, #82027, b. about 1913
Parents
Biography
DeMarcus Wheeler was born about 1913 in LaFollette, Campbell Co. (probably), TN.
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Citations
- [S1719] La Follette, Dist. 38, sheet 19A, line 32, 1920 Federal Census, Campbell County, Tennessee. Microfilm Image, NARA Series T625, Roll 1730; FHL #1821730.
Catherine Wheeler1
F, #82029, b. 27 August 1909, d. 25 December 1992
Parents
Biography
Catherine Wheeler was born on 27 August 1909 in Remey Dist., Campbell Co. (probably), TN.
1 She married
William Rhea Gallaher, son of
Dr. Robert Lee Gallaher and
May Rhea. Catherine Wheeler died on 25 December 1992. She was buried in December 1992 in Berry Highland Memorial Cemetery, Knoxville, Knox Co., TN, Findagrave #143605747.
Catherine Wheeler was also known as Kathryn Wheeler.
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Citations
- [S1719] LaFollette, Dist. 38, sheet 19A, line 34, 1920 Federal Census, Campbell County, Tennessee. Microfilm Image, NARA Series T625, Roll 1730; FHL #1821730.
Samuel M. Wheeler1
M, #82030, b. 14 February 1918, d. 2 October 2002
Parents
Biography
Samuel M. Wheeler was born on 14 February 1918 in LaFollette, Campbell Co. (probably), TN.
2 He died on 2 October 2002 in Cincinnati, Hamilton Co., OH.
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Citations
- [S1719] La Follette, Dist. 38, sheet 19A, line 35, 1920 Federal Census, Campbell County, Tennessee. Microfilm Image, NARA Series T625, Roll 1730; FHL #1821730.
- [S1719] 1920 Federal Census, Campbell County, Tennessee. Microfilm Image, NARA Series T625, Roll 1730; FHL #1821730.
Willard Betharell Gemmill
M, #82031, b. 7 August 1875, d. 24 May 1935
Parents
Biography
Willard Betharell Gemmill was born on 7 August 1875 in Rigdon, Grant Co., IN. He married
Florence Frances Belle Jones, daughter of
Robert William Jones and
Clara Edith Howland, on 9 June 1909 in Grant Co., IN. Willard Betharell Gemmill died on 24 May 1935 in Marion, Grant Co., IN,
GEMMILL, WILLARD BEHARRELL (Sixty-fifth Justice)
Justice Gemmill was born on August 7, 1875 in Rigdon, Indiana, and died May 24, 1935 in Marion, Indiana. He received a Bachelor of Philosophy from DePauw University in 1897 and an LL.B. from the Indiana Law School in 1902. He was admitted to the Indiana bar in 1902 and practiced law in Marion, Indiana. He served in the Indiana House of Representatives from 1909 to 1911 and in the Indiana Senate from 1914 to 1918. He became Marion City Attorney in 1918, but resigned after only one month to take the position of Indiana Special Deputy Attorney General. After having served in that capacity from 1918 to 1920, he resigned to return to private law practice. He was an Indiana Supreme Court Justice from 1925 to 1931. After losing a re-election bid, he returned to Marion to practice with the law firm of Gemmill, Brown & Campbell.
He was buried in May 1935 in Estates of Serenty, Marion, Grant Co., IN, Findagrave #71619838.
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Andrew Gemmill
M, #82032, b. 25 April 1838, d. 21 February 1914
Biography
Andrew Gemmill was born on 25 April 1838 in Pennsylvania. He married
Mariah Catherine Covalt on 10 June 1874 in Grant Co., IN. He died on 21 February 1914. He was buried in February 1914 in Knox Chapel Cemetery, Point Isabel, Grant Co., IN, Findagrave #50008752.
Andrew Gemmill began military service on 2 September 1863 Civil War service, U.S. Army, mustered in, Co. B, 118th Indiana Infantry, mustered out 1 MAR 1864 at Indianapolis.
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Mariah Catherine Covalt
F, #82033, b. 1 February 1853, d. 22 November 1887
Biography
Mariah Catherine Covalt was born on 1 February 1853. She married
Andrew Gemmill on 10 June 1874 in Grant Co., IN. She died on 22 November 1887 in Grant Co., IN. She was buried in November 1887 in Knox Chapel Cemetery, Point Isabel, Grant Co., IN, Findagrave #50008794.
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Robert Andrew Gemmill
M, #82034, b. 12 September 1911, d. 7 May 1989
Parents
Biography
Robert Andrew Gemmill was born on 12 September 1911 in Rigdon, Grant Co., IN. He married
Charlotte Mae Wine, daughter of
Joseph Marion Wine and
Emma B. Calantine, on 25 April 1970 in Mercer Co., OH. Robert Andrew Gemmill married
Joan Lea McTurnan, daughter of
Lea V. McTurnan and
Mary Latham Thomas, on 27 June 1987 in Grant Co., IN. Robert Andrew Gemmill died on 7 May 1989 in Marion, Grant Co., IN. He was buried in May 1989 in Estates of Serenity, Marion, Grant Co., IN, Findagrave #71619866.
Robert Andrew Gemmill began military service on 1 May 1942 WW II, enlisted, US Navy, released 24 Feb 1946, USNR. He lived in 1973 in 5760 South Strawtown Pike, Marion, Grant Co., IN.
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Charlotte Mae Wine
F, #82035, b. 15 September 1897, d. 9 October 1985
Parents
Biography
Charlotte Mae Wine was born on 15 September 1897 in Grant Co., IN. She married
Robert Andrew Gemmill, son of
Willard Betharell Gemmill and
Florence Frances Belle Jones, on 25 April 1970 in Mercer Co., OH. Charlotte Mae Wine died on 9 October 1985 in Marion, Grant Co., IN. She was buried in October 1985 in Estates of Serenity, Marion, Grant Co., IN, Findagrave #80565237.
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Joan Lea McTurnan
F, #82036, b. 20 October 1923, d. 29 February 1988
Parents
Biography
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Lea V. McTurnan
M, #82037, b. 10 April 1876, d. 13 November 1948
Biography
Lea V. McTurnan was born on 10 April 1876. He married
Mary Latham Thomas. He died on 13 November 1948. He was buried in November 1948 in Park Cemetery, Fairmount, Grant Co., IN, Findagrave #80618537.
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Mary Latham Thomas
F, #82038, b. 27 December 1888, d. 14 March 1977
Biography
Mary Latham Thomas was born on 27 December 1888. She married
Lea V. McTurnan. She died on 14 March 1977. She was buried in March 1977 in Park Cemetery, Fairmount, Grant Co., IN, Findagrave #80618426.
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Joseph Marion Wine
M, #82039
Biography
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Emma B. Calantine
F, #82040
Biography
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Frank Nelson Bensey, Jr.
M, #82041, b. 29 September 1922, d. 4 July 2006
Parents
Biography
Frank Nelson Bensey, Jr., was born on 29 September 1922 in Maybeury, McDowell Co., WV. He married
Charlotte Ann Sniffen, daughter of
Edgar Howland Sniffen and
Minnie Augusta Myers. Frank Nelson Bensey, Jr., died on 4 July 2006 in Harriman, Roane Co., TN,
OBITUARY - Knoxville News Sentinel; 6 JUL 2006 (Internet):
BENSEY, MR. FRANK N., JR. - age 83 of Harriman, passed away Tuesday July 4, 2006 at Roane Medical Center. He attended Berea College in Kentucky until the onset of WW II at which time he enlisted in the United States Navy. Frank served in an additional 17 years in the Naval Reserve after the war. He was employed as a physicist with Union Carbide where he retired after 38 years of service. He was very active in both the Woods Chapel United Methodist and the First United Methodist Church of Harriman where he was the Boy Scout Leader for several years. He had attained Eagle Scout and the Order of the Arrow as a young man in West Virginia. Frank was also very supportive of the Cornstalk Heights Historic District and the Riverfront Park where he walked regularly. He also loved to go to the Harriman high School football games and enjoyed watching the Lady Vol basketball games on television. He was preceded in death by his parents, Frank N. Bensey, Sr. and Blanch Hart Bensey, two brothers, Raymond and Clyde Bensey, two sisters, Adeline Bensey and Venice Wheeler. He is survived by his loving and devoted wife of 64 years, Charlotte Sniffen Bensey; three sons, Frank N. "Buddy" Bensey, III and wife, Teresa and daughters, Michelle and Stephanie Goosie of Harriman, Shawn E. Bensey and wife, Annie of Hong Kong, China, Michael W. Bensey and wife, Margery of Knoxville; two daughters, Linda K. Bensey of Estes Park, Colo., Elizabeth A. Bensey and husband, Leslie Jerome of Pascagoula, Miss.; one brother, Eugene F. Bensey and wife, Mary of Yukon, Okla.; one sister, Betty Cummings and husband, Bob of Kingston; two grandchildren, Kiernan Bensey and Ambree Rogers and her husband, Chris; two great grandchildren, Landon and Adelyn Rogers; and a host of cousins, family, friends and loved ones. Family and friends will meet at Davis Funeral Home, Saturday July 8, 2006 at 10 a.m. A memorial service will be held in the chapel of Davis Funeral Home at 11 a.m. Interment services will follow in the Roane Memorial Gardens with the Roane County Memorial Honor Guard providing full military honors. In honor of Frank's love for children, the family has requested that in lie of flowers, donations be made to the Miranda Hope Saye Fund, c/o Bank of America 616 N. Kentucky St., Kingston, TN 37763 865-376-5555. Arrangements by Davis Funeral Home.
He was buried in July 2006 in Roane Memorial Gardens, Harriman, Roane Co., TN.
Frank Nelson Bensey, Jr., was educated. He began military service WW II service, U.S. Navy, then 17 years in the Naval Reserve after the war. Occupation: Physicist with Union Carbide for 38 years until retirement.
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Frank Nelson Bensey
M, #82042, b. 14 November 1887, d. 15 November 1957
Biography
Frank Nelson Bensey was born on 14 November 1887 in Austria-Hungary (WW I draft registration.) He married
Blanche Vivian Hart in 1909 in McDowell Co., WV. He died on 15 November 1957 in Harriman, Roane Co., TN.
Frank Nelson Bensey was also known as Ferencz Nagg Bentze.
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Blanche Vivian Hart
F, #82043, b. 20 December 1891, d. 6 January 1987
Biography
Blanche Vivian Hart was born on 20 December 1891 in Marion, Smyth Co., VA, location per 1935 Kentucky death certificate of daughter Adaline M. Bensey.
1 She married
Frank Nelson Bensey in 1909 in McDowell Co., WV. She died on 6 January 1987 in Roane Co. (probably), TN, per SSDI, last residence Kingston. She was buried in January 1987 in Roane Memorial Gardens, Rockwood, Roane Co., TN, Findagrave #197904395.
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Citations
- [S1974] Bristol Ward 3, Dist. 0143, sheet 32A, Dwelling 403, Family 417, 1900 Federal Census, Bristol Independent City, Virginia. Microfilm Image, NARA Series T623, Roll 1733; FHL #1241733.
William Rhea Gallaher
M, #82044, b. 12 July 1908, d. 9 September 1984
Parents
Biography
William Rhea Gallaher was born on 12 July 1908 in Campbell Co. (probably), TN.
1 He married
Catherine Wheeler, daughter of
Squire Merwin Wheeler and
Minnie Augusta Myers. William Rhea Gallaher died on 9 September 1984. He was buried in September 1984 in Berry Highland Memorial Cemetery, Knoxville, Knox Co., TN, Findagrave #143605747.
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Citations
- [S4627] Civil Dist. 1, Dist. 0041, sheet 24B, Dwelling 337, family 339, 1910 Federal Census, Campbell County, Tennessee. Microfilm Image, NARA Series T624, Roll 1492; FHL #1375505.
Elizabeth Ann Bensey
F, #82046, b. 26 April 1947, d. 18 August 2011
Parents
Biography
Elizabeth Ann Bensey was born on 26 April 1947 in Oak Ridge, Anderson Co., TN. She married Ronald Edward Dean on 12 August 1967 in Roane Co., TN, no children. She married Leslie David Jerome, no children. She died on 18 August 2011 in Pascagoula, Jackson Co., MS,
Obituary -- Mississippi Press;?August 21 to August 22, 2011; http://obits.gulflive.com/obituaries/gulflive/obituary.aspx?n=elizabeth-ann-bensey&pid=153246494 :
Bensey
Elizabeth Ann Bensey, 64, of Moss Point, MS passed away August 18, 2011 in Pascagoula, MS. Ms. Bensey was born on April 26, 1947 in Oak Ridge TN. She was retired from the City of Pascagoula as the grant coordinator. She helped develop and coordinate projects with all city departments, citizen groups and political leaders. These projects involved public infrastructure, housing, and recreation. She was fiercely loyal to her family and her husband, whom she was in love with every day of their life together. Her love for her dogs, cats, and horses was remarkable. She would take in an animal and give it the love and compassion that only she knew how to give. She cared about the earth and its inhabitants. She was communicative and a great mediator. Although she never had children, she had the mothering instinct and love for all children. Her main calling in life was helping others in need.
She is survived by her husband, Leslie David Jerome of Moss Point, sister, Linda Bensey of Estes Park, CO; brothers Shawn E. Bensey and his wife, Annie, and son, Michael of Hong Kong, China; Michael W. Bensey of Knoxville, TN. She is also survived by her nephew, Kiernan Bensey, niece, Ambree Rogers, her husband, Chris, great niece and nephew Landon and Adelyn Rogers, along with a host of other family, friends and loved ones.
Visitation will be Tuesday August 23, 2011 from 2:00pm to 3:00pm at Heritage Funeral Home in Escatawpa, MS. A Celebration of Life Service in her honor will begin at 3:00pm in the funeral home chapel. A reception will be held at the Senior Citizens Center in Pascagoula from 5-7:00pm.
In lieu of flowers, the family wishes donations to be made to the Jackson County Humane Society or other animal rescue organizations, in her memory. You may view and sign her online register book at www.heritagefuneralhome.us.
Elizabeth Ann Bensey was also known as "Betty" Bensey. She lived in 2007 in Pascagoula, Jackson Co., MS.
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Frank Nelson Bensey, III
M, #82048, b. 3 March 1950, d. 10 July 2010
Parents
Family: Teresa Kim
| Daughter | Michelle Goosie |
| Daughter | Stephanie Goosie |
Biography
Frank Nelson Bensey, III, was born on 3 March 1950. He married Judy Ann Reagan on 28 December 1984 in Roane Co., TN, Judy was first married to Jerry Ray Carriger in 1966. He and Judy Ann Reagan were divorced. He married Teresa Kim in Roane Co., TN. He died on 10 July 2010 in Harriman, Roane Co., TN,
Obituaries -- Morgan County News (Wartburg, TN); July 20 & 21, 2010:
Frank "Buddy" Bensey III
Frank "Buddy" Bensey III, 60, of Harriman, passed away Saturday, July 10, 2010 at his home.
He was preceded in death by her (sic.) parents, Frank and Charlotte Bensey.
Mr. Bensey is survived by his wife Teresa Bensey; step-daughters, Michelle and Stephanie Goosie of Harriman; and one granddaughter.
The family received friends Wednesday, July 14, 2010 from 6 to 8 p.m. at Davis Funeral Home, Harriman. Funeral services followed at 8 p.m. with Rev. Henry Lenoir officiating. Interment was held Friday, July 16, 2010 at 11 a.m. in the Roane Memorial Gardens in Rockwood.
Roane County News (TN); July 16, 2010; (Ancestry.com):
Frank ‘Buddy’ Bensey III
Frank “Buddy” Bensey III, 60, of Harriman, passed away Saturday, July 10, 2010, at his home.
He loved being outdoors, working on his farm, woodworking and spending time with his granddaughter.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Frank and Charlotte Bensey; and an uncle, Clyde Bensey.
Survivors include his wife, Teresa Bensey; two stepdaughters, Michelle and Stephanie Goosie, both of Harriman; two brothers and a sister-in-law, Shawn and Annie Bensey, Hong Kong, and Michael Bensey, Knoxville; two sisters and a brother-in-law, Betty and Less Jerome, Mississippi, and Linda Bensey, Colorado; a granddaughter, Victoria Shillings; a niece and spouse, Ambree and Chris Rogers; a nephew, Kiernan Bensey; a great-niece and great-nephew, Landon and Adelyn Rogers.
The family received friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, July 14, in Davis Funeral Home, Harriman. Funeral service followed, with the Rev. Henry Lenoir officiating. Burial will be at 11 a.m. Friday, July 16, at Roane Memorial Gardens, Rockwood.
An online register is available at www.davisfuneralhomes.com.
Frank Nelson Bensey, III, was also known as "Buddy" Bensey. He lived in 2006 in Harriman, Roane Co., TN.
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