Wayne County, Tennessee
Abstracts of
1920 Death Certificates

GRAHAM, Willie, 9 Nov., 1899 – 5 Jan., 1920, born Wayne Co., Tenn. Father: Jno. GRAHAM, born Wayne Co., Tenn.; Mother: Mary Ann PIGG, born Perry Co., Tenn. Burial at Beech Grove Cemetery.

CARDNER, Martha A., died 9 Jan., 1920, age: 77 years, born Tenn. Father: Jissee H. CARDNER, born Tenn.; Mother: Alsie WILLIAMS, born Tenn. Burial at Fishtrap Cemetery.

HENSLEY, Edith, 31 Mar., 1919 – 13 Jan., 1920, Father: John HENSLEY, born Wayne Co., Tenn., Mother: Della MARTIN, born Wayne Co., Tenn. Burial at Brewer Graveyard.

LINBERRY, Willie Lee (female), 22 July, 1913 – 14 Jan., 1920, Father: Jnonie LINBERRY, born Wayne Co., Tenn.; Mother: Lillie GRAHAM, born Wayne Co., Tenn. Burial at Beech Grove Cemetery.

FOWLER, Cora E., died 16 Jan., 1920, age: 22-11-28. Father: Mack L. FOWLER, born Tenn.; Mother: Margaret E. WHARTON, born Tenn. Burial at Oak Grove Cemetery.

DUREN, James E., died 18 Jan., 1920, age: 52 years, Father: Jonathan DUREN, born Wayne Co., Tenn.; Mother: Elizabeth COLE, born Tenn. Burial at Cole Cemetery.

MARTIN, Bet, died 27 Jan., 1920, age 67 years, born Wayne Co., Tenn. Father: Henry MARTIN; Mother: not given. Burial at Darby Cemetery.

BROWN, Frank, 16 June, 1831 – 29 Jan., 1920, place of birth and parents not given. Burial at Centenary.

NELSON, Infant, died 12 Jan., 1920, age: not given. Father: McBenny NELSON, born Wayne Co., Tenn.; Mother: Ledirn?? _____, born Wayne Co., Tenn. Burial at McGlamery Stand.

SMITH, Jane, 24 Jan., 1920 – 24 Jan., 1920. Father: John SMITH, born Tenn. Mother: Erma MOORE (MOSER?), born Tenn. Burial at Philadelphia.

GRIGGS, Infant, died 31 Jan., 1920, no age. Father: Frank GRIGGS, born Tenn., Mother: Mary J. DIXON, born Tenn., Burial at Cole Cemetery.

BROWN, Bettie, 12 Apr., 1849 – Feb., 1920. Parents unknown. Burial at Centenary Cemetery.

GOODMAN, Infant, born Wayne Co., Tenn. died [1920], Father: Charles Allen GOODMAN, born Wayne Co., Tenn.; Mother: Mary E. SIMMONS, born Wayne Co., Tenn. Place of burial not given.

HARBOUR, Oscar (col.) 26 Sep., 1900 – 2 Feb., 1920, born Tenn. Father: Chas. HARBOUR, born Wayne Co., Tenn.; Mother: Viola POWELL, born McNairy Co., Tenn. Burial at Clifton Cemetery.

RISNER, Infant, 20 Dec., 1919 – 7 Feb., 1920. Father: Charlie RISNER, born Tenn.; Mother: Dora NELSON, born Tenn. Place of burial not given.

BRATCHER, Florence, 24 Jan., 1899 – 8 Feb., 1920, born Tenn. Father: John V. BREWER, born Tenn.; Mother: Sallie B. BROWN, born Tenn. Burial at McGlamery Stand.

GOBBELL, Infant, 19 Feb., 1920 – 27 Feb., 1920. Father: E. J. GOBBELL, born Tenn.; Mother: Pearle L. MOORE, born Tenn. Burial at Tolle Cemetery.

TOLLE, Marvin Odell, 26 Feb., 1920 – 28 Feb., 1920, born Tenn. Father: S. O. TOLLE, born Tenn.; Mother: Nettie B. McLAIN, born Wayne Co., Tenn. Burial at Tolle Cemetery (Allens creek)

REAVES, Alice, died 29 Feb., 1920, age: 14 years. Father: D. E. REAVES, born Wayne Co., Tenn.; Mother: Ida DEVERS, born Wayne Co., Tenn. Burial at Evan Chapel, Clifton.

SKELTON, Infant, died 19 Feb., 1920, no age. Father: Grant SKELTON, born Tenn.; Mother: Martha S. BROWN, born Tenn. Burial at 48 Cemetery.

WEST, William J., 23 Jan., 1863 – 4 Mar., 1920, born Tenn. Father: Isham WEST; Mother: Martha MATHNEY. Burial at Jackson Cemetery.

STRAIT, Lydia, 10 Mar., 1897 – 10 Mar., 1920. Father: Samuel STRAIT, born Tenn.; Mother: Hanna DAVIS, born Tenn. Burial at Mt. Pleasant Cemetery.

JONES, Nellie Mae, 10 Oct., 1896 – 16 Mar 1920, born Wayne Co., Tenn. Father: Joe A. JONES, born Wayne Co., Tenn.; Mother: Bettie HELTON, born Hardin Co., Tenn. Burial at Clifton Cemetery.

COPELAND, Ernestine, 14 July, 1918 – 25 Mar., 1920, born Tenn. Father: Wright COPELAND, born Tenn.; Mother: ______McLEAN. Burial at Green River.

SMITH, Avis Wilma, 31 Mar., 1918 – 30 Mar., 1920. Father: Frank SMITH, born Allens Creek, Tenn.; Mother: Rosa KILBURN, born Wayne Co., Tenn. Burial at Green River.

BROWN, Alice, died 30 Mar., 1920. no age or date or birth. Father: _____OWENS. Mother not given. Burial at Hutton Cemetery.

SMITH, Enis? A., 6 Oct., 1919 – 31 Mar., 1920. Father: Eunice SMITH, born Tenn. Mother: Ada HELTON, born Tenn. Burial at Green River Cemetery.

PRICE, Deliva, died 2 Apr., 1920, age: 57 years. Father: Samuel BUCKNER, born Geo.; Mother: Juley PAUKIE?, born Penn. Burial at Jeter Cemetery.

POWELL, Martha Jane, died 4 Apr., 1920, age 83 years, born Lauderdale Co., Ala. Parents not given. Burial at Powell graveyard.

CLAY, Frank, 9 Oct., 1905 – 8 Apr., 1920, born Wayne Co., Tenn. Father: Ben CLAY, born Wayne Co., Tenn.; Mother: Lillie GRIFFITH?, born Wayne Co., Tenn. Burial at Mt. Hebron Cemetery.

RASPBERRY, Infant, b. & d. 17 Apr., 1920. Father: Tim RASPBERRY, born 48, Tenn.; Mother: Sallie LUNA, born Lovic, Tenn. Burial at 48 Creek, Tenn.

ANDERSON, Goldier, died 22 Apr., 1920, age: 12 years. Father: R. W. ANDERSON, born Wayne Co., Tenn. Mother: Baskey ANDERSON, born Wayne Co., Tenn. Burial at Mt. Oley??

HILL, Infant, b. & d. 24 Apr., 1920. Father: Robert HILL, born Wayne Co., Tenn.; Mother: Myrtle HAYES, born Wayne Co., Tenn. Burial at Mt. Hope.

TURNBO, Oscar R., Jr., died 26 Apr., 1920, age: 1-6-0. Father: Oscar TURNBO, born Wayne Co., Tenn.; Mother: Jondie HICKS, born Wayne Co., Tenn. Burial at Culp Cemetery.

BROWN, Elzie?, 10 July, 1847 – 30 Apr., 1920, born Ala. Father: ____ BROWN; Mother: Elizabeth DECUIT?? Place of burial not given.

BURTIS, Elizabeth, 6 Mar., 1836 – 1 May, 1920, born Lauderdale Co., Ala. Father: John McCorkle. Burial at Pinhill Cemetery.

DICUS, Will, died 8 May, 1920, age 66 years, born Wayne Co., Tenn. Father: Will DICUS, born Tenn.; Mother: Meady DEVERS, born Wayne Co., Tenn. Burial at Dicus Graveyard.

BECKHAM, A. J., 25 Aug., 1918 – 25 May 1920. Father: Hartin BECKHAM, born Tenn.; Mother: Alice SHELTON, born Tenn. Burial at Davis Cemetery.

HENDRIX, _____?, 10 Mar., 1920 – 10 May, 1920. Father: Jim HENDRIX, born Tenn.; Mother: Nona EDWARDS, born Tenn. Burial at Sriser?? Cemetery.

MOORE, Infant, b. & d. 29 May, 1920. Father: John R. MOORE, born Wayne Co., Tenn.; Mother: Lillie ISBELL, born Madison Co., Tenn. Burial at Moore Cemetery.

ATKINS, Vergie, died 4 June, 1920, age: about 50 years, born Lewis Co., Tenn. Father: Dave REEVES; Mother: Vergie REEVES. Burial at Forty-eight.

COOPER, Mary, 21 June, 1856 – 13 June, 1920, born Tenn. Father: Charley DULIN. Mother: not given. Burial at Balentine Cemetery.

BREWER, Pete, died 14 June, 1920, age 57 years, born Tenn. Father: Sanders BREWER, born Tenn.; Mother: not given. Place of burial not given.

DIXON, Dudley, b. & d. 19 June, 1920. Father: E. F. DIXON, born Tenn.; Mother: Ada HANBACK, born Tenn. Place of burial not given.

CASTEEL, Infant, b. & d. 30 June, 1920, Father: Jim CASTEEL, born Wayne Co., Tenn.; Motaher: Frona WHITE, born Tenn. No place of burial.

BLACK, Infant, b. & d. 30 June, 1920. Father: Robert BLACK, born Tenn.; Mother: Lila ABRAMS, born Tenn. Burial at Collinwood, Tenn.

MORRIS, Hazel Waneta, 15 Sep., 1918 – 1 July, 1920. Father: Geo. MORRIS, born Lutts, Tenn.; Mother: May BERRY, born Cypress Inn, Tenn. Burial at Mt. Hope Cemetery.

BARNER, Jane (col.), died 2 July, 1920, age: 21 years. Parents not given. Burial at Clifton.

LAWSON, T. J., died 5 July, 1920, age 82 years, born Tenn. Parents not given. Burial at Lutts.

McGEE, Emlie Wade, 5 Aug., 1848 – 3 July, 1920, born Wayne Co., Tenn. Father: John MORROW, born Tenn.; Mother: Elizabeth CYPERT, born Tenn. Burial at Bethlehem Cemetery.

HILL, Mattie, died 20 July, 1920, age 35 years, born Tenn. Parents not given. Burial at Lutts.

CASTELL, Infant, b. & d. 10 July, 1920. Father: J. C. CASTELL, born Tenn.; Mother: Fronie WHITE, born Tenn. Burial at McGlamery Stand.

BIFFLE, Mrs. Julia, 5 May, 1851 – 3 Aug., 1920, born Wayne Co., Tenn. Father: Jesse WALKER, born Wayne Co., Tenn.; Mother: Ewinda? MONTAGUE, born Wayne Co., Tenn. Burial at Mt. Pisgah.

SEAMAN, Ewena (col.), 30 Mar., 1885 – 3 Aug., 1920. Father: Charie JOHNSON; Mother: Pattie MERRIDETH. Burial at Clifton.

BREWER, Wiley B., 21 Apr., 1850 – 8 Aug., 1920, born Tenn. Father: Henry BREWER, born Tenn.; Mother: Permelia RISNER, born Tenn. Burial at McGlamery.

WARREN, Cory Josephine, 28 July, 1889 – 27 Aug., 1920. Father: W. B. CULP, born Wayne Co., Tenn.; Mother: Mary DENTON, born Wayne Co., Tenn. Burial at Culp Cemetery.

WHITTEN, J. M., died 27 Aug., 1920, age 62 years. Parents not given. Burial at Cloverdale, Ala.

McCRORY, C. H., died 28 Aug., 1920, age: 66 years, born Lawrence Co., Tenn. Father: Wade McCRORY, born Marshall Co., Tenn.; Mother: Martha COLLINS, born Marshall Co., Tenn. Burial at Bethlehem.

DIXON, child, 19 June, 1920 – 29 Aug., 1920. Father: E. F. DIXON, born Tenn.; Mother: Ada HANBACK, born Tenn. Burial not given.

WHITWORTH, Florence Hill, 12 Mar., 1876 – 30 Aug., 1920, born Tenn. Father: John WHITE, born Tenn.; Mother: not given. Burial at McGlamery.

RUSS, Infant, b. & d. 8 Aug., 1920. Father: Watt N. RUSS, born Wayne Co., Tenn.; Mother: Cordie HOLLINSWORTH, born Wayne Co., Tenn. Burial at Clifton.

DARNELL, Infant, died 27 Aug., 1920. Father: Odie DARBELL, born Mt. Vernon, Ind.; Mother: Floretta ROBERTS, born Smithland, Ky. Burial at Clifton.

WARREN, Paralee, 29 Oct., 1881 – 1 Sep., 1920, born Wayne Co., Tenn. Father: S. B. WARREN; Mother: Mollie TREDWELL, born Wayne Co., Tenn. Burial at Beech creek.

MOORE, Infant, 4 Aug., 1920 – 1 Sep., 1920. Father: Buford T. MOORE, born Tenn.; Mother: Mary LAY, born Tenn. Burial at Moore Cemetery.

BENNETT, Sivia, 31 July, 1920 – 15 Sep., 1920. Father: Elmer NELSON, born Wayne Co., Tenn.; Mother: Bell BENNETT, born Wayne Co., Tenn. Burial at Bethlehem Cemetery.

MASON, Infant, b. & d. 2 Sep., 1920. Father: John MASON, born Tenn.; Mother: Jane DAVIS, born Tenn. Burial at McGlamery Cemetery.

DODD, child, 11 Feb., 1920 – 15 Sep., 1920, born Lauderdale Co., Ala. Bather: Ollie DODD, born Tenn.; Mother: Clurie MARTIN, born Tenn. Burial at Mt. Hope.

HOLT, Joseph, 19 Apr., 1840 – 15 Sep., 1920, born Cypress Inn, Tenn. Father: Benjamin HOLT, born N.C.; Mother: Sarah CURTIS, born Lutts, Tenn. Burial at Mt. Hope.

VICTORY, Maggie, 9 Nov., 1891 – 18 Sep., 1920, born Lutts, Tenn. Father: Buck MARTIN, born Wayne Co., Tenn.; Mother: Maggie MARTIN, born Threet, Ala. Burial at Piney Grove.

JOHNSON, Angalisse (col.), 20 Mar., 1845 – 20 Sep., 1920. Father: John TERRY, born Wayne Co., Tenn.; Mother: Mary SCOT, born Wayne Co., Tenn. Burial at Lizard Lake.

SKAGGS, James Lee, 22 Aug., 1920 – 26 Sep., 1920. Father: Jim SKAGGS, born Tenn.; Mother: Sallie HADDOCK, born Tenn. Burial at McGlamery.

TININ, Infant, b. & d. 30 Sep., 1920. Father: H. H. TININ, born Perry Co., Tenn.; Mother: Bessie BUTLER, born Perry Co., Tenn. Burial at Clifton.

WITHERSPOON, Azarirah (col.), 2 Dec 1906 – 1 Oct., 1920. Father: Thomas WITHERSPOON, born Wayne Co., Tenn.; Mother: Alice DAVIS, born Decatur Co., Tenn. Burial at Lizard Lake.

McDONALD, Lora Samantha, 1 Mar., 1918 – 13 Oct., 1920. Father: William R. McDONALD, born Perry Co., Tenn; Mother: Cora CONWAY, born Wayne Co., Tenn. Burial in Perry Co., Tenn.

WITHERSPOON, Yiden, 15 Sep., 1920 – 15 Oct., 1920. Father: Thomas WITHERSPOON; Mother: Alice DAVIS, born Decatur Co., Tenn. Burial at Lizard Lake.

RICH, Sarah, 25 Aug., 1893 – 18 Aug., 1920. Father: J. R. SOUTHERLAND; Mother: not given. Burial at Piney Grove.

BUTLER, Ethel, 14 Aug., 1897 – 23 Oct., 1920. Parents not given. Burial at McGlamery.

MELTON, Melvin, 23 Oct., 1918 – 23 Oct., 1920. Father: Ernest MELTON, born Tenn.; Mother: Maude THOMPSON, born Tenn. Burial at Butler Cem.

BERRY, Robert, 1 Nov., 1890 – 23 Oct., 1920, born Cypress Inn, Tenn. Father: Jo BERRY; Mother: Nellie DULIN, born Cypress Inn, Tenn. Burial at Pleasant Point Cemetery.

TURNBO, Edward J., 21 July, 1917 – 27 Oct., 1920. Father: Jno. TURNBO, born Wayne Co., Tenn.; Mother: Ada FLIPPO, born Wayne Co. Tenn. Burial at Culp Cemetery.

DAVESON (DAWSON?) Jim W., 31 July, 1841 – 4 Nov., 1920, born Ft. Gax, Wythe Co., W. Vir. Father: Samuel DAVESON (DAWSON?), born Wayne Co., W. Vir.; Mother: Dicy JARE, born Wayne Co., W. Vir. Burial at Clifton Cemetery.

PRATER, Robert Don, 6 July, 1919 – 20 Nov., 1920. Father: King PRATER, born Wayne Co., Tenn.; Mother: Lillian PRINCE, born Wayne Co., Tenn. Burial at Evans Chapple.

GORDON, Huy, 30 Aug., 1919 – 11 Nov., 1920, Father: Floyd GORDON, born Waynesboro, Tenn.; Mother: Mollie WALKER, born Decatur Co., Tenn. Burial at Lone Chestnut Cemetery, Clifton.

EATON, Infant, 12 Nov., 1920 – 13 Nov., 1920. Father: Robert EATON, born Lutts, Tenn.; Mother: Dora STOVE, born Cypress Inn, Tenn. Burial at Mt. Hope Cemetery.

HAYES, Sarah, 22 Apr., 1872 – 15 Nov., 1920, born Cypress Inn, Tenn. Father: James SCOTT, born Tenn.; Mother: Elisa HOLT, born Cypress Inn, Tenn. Burial at Susy Moore Cemetery.

WITHERSPOON, Frankie (col.), died 17 Nov., 1920, age: 5-6-0. Father: J. M. WITHERSPOON. Mother: Jersy McFEE, born Hardin Co., Tenn. Burial at Lizard Lake.

DABBS, Knox, 30 Dec., 1883 – 18 Nov., 1920, born Wayne Co., Tenn. Father: S. T. DABBS, born Tenn.; Mother: Josie DABBS, born Tenn. Burial at Durham Cemetery.

DARBY, Infant, b. & d. 9 Nov., 1920, born Lutts, Tenn. Father: William DARBY, born Cypress Inn, Tenn.; Mother: Bessie JOHNSON, born Lutts, Tenn. Burial at Second Creek Cemetery.

LILES, Leonard Andrew, 1 Nov., 1920 – 2 Dec., 1920. Father: Walter LILES, born Lauderdale Co., Ala.; Mother: Chapel WALLIS. Burial at Wade Cemetery.

NUNLEY, Dora, 9 Sep., 1865 – 4 Dec., 1920, born Wayne Co., Tenn. Father: Bob NUNLEY, born Wayne Co., Tenn.; Mother: Mary CHURCHWELL, born Wayne Co., Tenn. Burial at Culp Cemetery.

DAVIDSON, Rosa, 20 Jan., 1868 – 12 Dec 1920, born Hardin Co., Tenn. Father: Steve DAVIDSON. Mother: Hannah STOCKARD, born Maury Co., Tenn. Burial at Tune Cemetery.

EDWARDS, Charlie Kendrick, 18 Oct., 1892 – 18 Dec., 1920, born Wayne Co., Tenn. Father: Joseph Lock EDWARDS, born Tenn.; Mother: Rachel LAFFERTY, born Tenn. Burial at Durham Cemetery.

HIFHER??, Arte (col.) 20 Dec., 1917 – 20 Dec., 1920. Father: Frank HYHES, born Wayne Co., Tenn.; Mother: Arcena YOUNG, born Wayne Co., Tenn. Burial at Tune Cemetery.

BYLER, S. E., Jan., 1858 – 21 Dec., 1920, born Ark. Father: William BYLER, born Tenn.; Mother: Charity WREN, born Tenn. Burial at Downing Cemetery.

MANLIND, Mary (col.), died 23 Dec., 1920, age 55 years. Parents not given. Burial at Lizard Lake.

EDWARDS, Infant, b. & d. 20 Dec., 1920. Father: Gill Reese EDWARDS, born Tenn.;Mother: Mattie WARREN, born Tenn. Burial at Collinwood.