Elizabeth Gillespie BOYD, death June 15, 1940 Davidson County Cemetery, Nashville, Davidson, Tennessee, United States of America

Geraldine Gillespie CHAFFIN, McMinnville resident and Smith County native Geraldine Chaffin, 88, died Aug. 3 at Life Care Center in Sparta.  A homemaker, longtime volunteer with River Park Hospital [McMinnville, Warren Co., TN] and a member of Northside Baptist Church [McMinnville, Warren Co., TN] , she was the daughter of the late Jimmie and Margaret Henry Gillespie; and was preceded in death by husband, H.C. Chaffin; daughter, Linda Whaley; sisters, Henrietta Burgess and Lucille McKinney; and brothers, Lum, Tad, Vernice and J.D. Gillespie. She is survived by son and daughter-in-law, Jim and Edna Chaffin of Sparta; son-in-law, Pink Whaley of McMinnville; several grandchildren and great-grandchildren.  Services will be held at 10 a.m. today at McMinnville Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Braxton Hunter officiating. Burial will follow

at Gardens of Memory [Smartt Station, Warren Co., TN]. Visitation will be

held from 8 a.m. until time of service today at McMinnville Funeral Home.

McMinnville Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Mary Jo Gillespie EWING, birth May 18, 1939, death Nov 2, 2003 burial New Beaverdam Cemetery, Henry, Tennessee, United States of America

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Abigale E Gillespie death July 19, 1898 Oakwood Cemetery, Haywood Co, TN

A C Gillespie birth Nov 1,1865. Death Dec 31, 1900 Clarks Grove Cemetery, Blount Co, TN

Alexander Gillespie birth June 15, 1854. Death Oct 1864 Brainard United Methodist Cemetery, Hamilton Co, TN

Alige F Gillespie birth Sept 12, 1866. Death Aug 15, 1910 Owen Cemetery, Rutherford Co, TN. Other name Owen.

Allen Darrell Gillespie  of McMinnville, Tennessee,  born Oct 19, 1933,  passed away on January 1, 2024, at the age of 90. He was predeceased by : his parents, Ralph Gillespie and Barbara Markum Gillespie; and his sisters, Shirley Cantrell and Connie Terry. He is survived by : his wife Marjorie Gillespie; his children, Janice Gillespie (Kelvin), Vicki Harris (Darrell), Randy Gillespie (Judy) and Tim Gillespie (Debbie); his grandchildren, Teri Morton, Trent Morton, Jeremy Harris, Heather Anderson (Robert), Cameron Gillespie, Mandy Gillespie, Shae Gillespie, Melanie Smith (Brad) and Lori Hale; and his brother Gary Gillespie (Linda). He is also survived by 11 great grandchildren, 6 great-great grandchildren. Funeral service was January 4th at McMinnville Funeral Home, 117 Underwood Rd, McMinnville, TN 37110

Almon P Gillespie, 1918 – 2011,  – age 92 passed away on Monday January 3, 2011 in the University Medical Center. Preceded in death by parents, 4 sisters and 5 brothers. Survived by wife, Frances Gillespie; son, Jerry Gillespie of Missouri; daughter, Sheila(David) White of Atlanta; brother, Junior(Fannie Mae) Gillespie of Alabama; grandchildren, Nathan(Brooke) White, Angela White, Heather(Chris) Harlan, Ian Gillespie, & Jonathan Gillespie; great grandchildren, Lily, Connor, & Rose Harlan; sister-in-law, Margaret Hargrove; numerous nieces and nephews. Visitation was held on Wednesday January 5, 2011 4-7 p.m. & Thursday January 6, 2011 11:00 a.m. until funeral services at 1:00 p.m. in the Partlow Funeral Chapel. Bros. Michael Grooms, Barry Keene, & P.J. Hicks  officiated the service.  Interment, Wilson Co. Memorial Gardens.

Amos Gillespie birth Feb 16, 1850. Death Oct 23, 1922 Mt Cumberland Cem, McMinn Co, TN

Ann Gillespie birth Dec 22, 1834. Death March 30,1890. Clarks Grove Cem, Blount Co, TN

Ann C Gillespie birth Dec 2, 1869. Death Oct 15, 1897 Oakwood Cem, Haywood Co, TN

Anna Gillespie birth Oct 20, 1890. Death April 18, 1911. Clarks Grove Cem, Blount Co, TN

Anna Mae Gillespie, birth March 26, 1922, death June 30, 2003 Pinecrest Memorial Gardens, Columbia, Maury, Tennessee, United States of America

Annie Gillespie burial Oakwood Cem, Haywood Co, TN

Annie M Gillespie birth 1898. No death date. Owen Cem, Rutherford Co, TN

Annie P Gillespie birth Nov 7, 1904. No death date. Owen Cem, Rutherford Co, TN

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Ben Gillespie death 1917 Blount Co, TN

Benjamin Edward Gillespie birth Dec 26, 1887. Death March 24, 1966. Mount Cumberland Cem, McMinn Co, TN

Bessie Gillespie death 1912 Rhea Co, TN

Beverly J Gillespie, Posted June 15, 2022. No obituary, Memphis, TN.

Blye Gillespie birth May 6, 1892. Death Feb 5, 1976. New Gray Cem, Knox Co, TN

Brian Keith Gillespie, age 55, of Five Points, TN passed away Monday, March 14, 2022, at Southern TN Regional Health System in Lawrenceburg, TN.  He was a native of Lawrence County, TN, employed as a Senior Manufacturing Engineer at Automatic SMP in Decatur, AL, and a member of Leoma Baptist Church.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Carvil “Shorty” and Wilda Boston Gillespie.

He is survived by his wife, Annette Gillespie of Five Points, TN; one daughter, Tela Brown (Jeremy) of Leoma, TN; one son, Brandon Gillespie (fiancée Gracie) of Five Points, TN; four grandchildren, Nolan Gladney, Preslee Brown, Jase Brown, and Talon Brown; one sister, Sheila Methvin (Carroll) of Leoma, TN; nephew, Nathan Methvin of Leoma, TN; niece, Sarah Sanders (Cayman) of Lawrenceburg, TN; and great-niece, Aubrey Sanders of Lawrenceburg, TN. Arrangements were handled by Neal Funeral Home, 231 N. Military Avenue, Lawrenceburg, Tennessee.  The family received friends from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM Friday, March 18, 2022, at Neal Funeral Home.  Funeral services were conducted at Neal Funeral Home at 11:00 AM Saturday, March 19, 2022, with Greg Lee and David Simmerman officiating.  Interment followed at Union Hill Cemetery in Lawrence County, TN.

Bryan B Gillespie birth Dec 15, 1903. Death Aug 28, 1942. Oak Hill Cemetery, Sullivan Co, TN

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Campbell Gillespie birth Sept 9, 1802. Death Nov 20, 1886 Cla

Carl “Tampa” Gillespie, Died July 15, 1963?  Gillespie Funeral Home, Memphis, TN  No obituary

Carolyn Louise Gillespie, age 75 transitioned from this earthly life to eternal life on Saturday, April 1, 2023. Carolyn was proceeded in death by her parents Roosevelt and Lucille Hill Sr., Sisters; Bobbie Hill of Grand Junction, TN, Ruth Turner of Hickory Valley, TN, Frances Falls of Nashville, TN , Callie Tucker of Nashville, TN and Hattie Harbert of Nashville, TN, Brother; Roosevelt Hill Jr., Nashville, TN, Stepchild Pentecost Taylor.Service at Highland Hills Funeral Home, Nashville, TN at Friday, April 14th.

Carolyn leaves to cherish her memory; devoted husband; Booker T. Gillespie, very devoted daughter; Rebecca D. Linzy, Step Children; Gail Gillespie, Beulah (Thomas) Crowder, Devoted Granddaughter; T’Angela Linzy, Grandsons; Timothy Crutcher, Michael Linzy, Joe Cole III, Great Grand Children; Timothy Crutcher Jr., Kemonta Crutcher, Mikayla Linzy, Joy Linzy, Micah Linzy, Amir Robinson, Landyn Crutcher.

Carrie Gillespie death 1923 Shelby Co, TN

Catherine Stewart Gillespie birth Jan 1905 (error), probably 1805). Death Dec 11, 1875 Pleasant Hill Cem, Shelby Co, TN. Other name Bond

C C Gillespie, death 1918 Morgan Co, TN

C. Earl Gillespie Jr.  Earl was born on August 20, 1942 to Clarence Earl Gillespie, Sr. and Dixie Ruth Denton Gillespie. He was in the fourth graduating class at White Station High School where he was an outstanding athlete. He was in the state finals of the mile run two years, was the first White Station athlete to win, he was the district leading scorer in basketball, and the first All-Memphis basketball player from White Station. After graduation from White Station, Earl attended Georgia Tech where he numbered in freshman basketball, track, and lettered in varsity cross country. He later transferred to Christian Brothers College where he was the leading scorer and titled most valuable basketball player his senior year. While at Georgia Tech, Earl and several of his friends attended the Georgia Tech – Alabama football game after which, blind dates were arranged for the Tech guys. Earl’s date was Jane Dudley, their relationship blossomed over time and they were married in 1965. Earl received his BS in Mechanical Engineering from CBC and an MS in Civil Engineering at UT Knoxville, thus gaining an interest in engineering and construction career. He began his career teaching Engineering at CBC, where he was also an assistant basketball coach, and head baseball coach. His 1970 baseball team record of 38 wins and 12 losses is still the best in CBU history. Earl obtained his Professional Civil Engineering License and worked in residential construction until the housing market crashed in the 1970’s. At that time, he was able to secure a two year contract as a Project Engineer during construction of the Valdez tanker terminal on the Trans Alaska Pipeline. After his return to Memphis, he worked three years as an estimator/project manager for S & W Construction building docks, silos, and material handling facilities. The next eight years were spent as an estimator/project manager for McMurry Construction building hotels and motels in the southeastern US. The last thirty years of Earl’s professional career was spent as an owner of Mid-South Paving Maintenance. Earl had a love for plants and gardening (which Jane shared), there was rarely any time of the year when something was not blooming at their house. They also won many ribbons at the Mid-South Fair at the Fairgrounds. Earl also had a passion for youth basketball where he coached for various schools, organizations and AAU programs for many years. Before adjustable goals were common, Earl received a US Patent for a structural frame to support a second backboard at a lower height for younger teams making it possible to compete at any gymnasium. Earl enjoyed his family, his friends, and looked forward to treating them to his special recipes at UT tailgates. He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Jane Dudley Gillespie. His sons Lance Gillespie (Ihovana) of Miami, FL; Denton Gillespie (Amber) of Knoxville, TN. His grandchildren: Ashley Gillespie, Alex Gillespie, Julia Gillespie, Maizie Gillespie, Emma Gillespie, Connor Ellerbee, Cooper Ellerbee; and his siblings Ruth Vineyard (Tim), Paul Gillespie (Jane), Jim Gillespie (Beth), and Sarah Hermetet (Dave).

Charles Connor Gillespie birth Aug 13, 1886. Death June 6, 1979. Oakwood Cem, Haywood Cem, TN

Charles H Gillespie birth June 20, 1929. Death April 24, 1975. Hammonds Cem, McNinn Co, TN

Charles William Gillespie Jr, ” Charlie”  age 73, of Knoxville, Tennessee passed away on Wednesday, May 11, 2022. Charlie was born Oct 18, 1948. He was a graduate of Young High School Class of 1966 and the University of Tennessee. He recently retired from a life-long career as a plumber. He was preceded in death by father, Charles William “Bill” Gillespie Sr. and brother, Michael Richard Gillespie.

Survived by mother, Christina S. Gillespie; cousins, Frank (Teresa) Combs, of Knoxville, TN and William “Bill” (Delilah) Heintz, of Corpus Christi; and aunt Betty Combs. A private service was held at Woodlawn Cemetery officiated by Rev. George Hollander.

Clara Borun Gillespie 1871 – 1956 Oakwood Cem, Haywood Co, TN

Clarence A Gillespie   (Buddy) Franklin, KY – Age 88, March 20, 2021. Preceded in death by son, Frank Gillespie; and sister, Evelyn Bennett. Survived by wife, Beverly Gillespie; children, Terri Phillips, Clayton Andrews. Jennifer (Dale) Taylor and Keri (Bryan) Paxton; grandchildren, Shannie Hornsby, Rhonda Andrews, Audrey Taylor, Ashlee Taylor and Layna Taylor; great-grandchildren, Isabelle, Brooks and Rayden. Funeral services were conducted Saturday, March 27, 2021 at 2:00 p.m. at Woodbine Funeral Home, Hickory Chapel, 5852 Nolensville Road by Rev Ronnie Pittenger. Private interment at Woodlawn Cemetery. Visitation will be Saturday from 12 – 2 p.m. at Woodbine Funeral Home. 5852 Nolensville Rd., Nashville, TN 37211

Clemmie White Gillespie, birth Feb 1887, death March 11, 1872. Burial Greenwood Cemetery, Chattanooga, Hamilton, Tennessee, United States of America

Cole L Gillespie Birth Aug 8, 1865. Death May 2, 1937. Mt Zion United Methodist Cem, Gibson Co, TN

Cora Dotson Gillespie birth Sept 25, 1888. Death Nov 26, 1966. Mt Cumberland/Piney Cem, McMinn Co, TN. Inscription. Wife of Ben (F H R).

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D Gillespie death April 23, 1862, Shiloh National Cem, McMinn Co, TN. Military marker: PVT.CO.D, 78 OH.INF

Daniel Gillespie death 1883 Tennessee

Danny Laelyn Gillespie birth Nov 1, 1944. Death May 7, 1945 Vermont UMC Cemetery, Sullivan Co, TN

David M Gillespie birth Nov 17, 1855. Death Nov 17, 1900. Henderson City Cem, Chester Co, TN

David Wayne Gillespie,  61, of Chattanooga, passed away unexpectedly Saturday June 27, 2020 in Dunlap, Tennessee. He was born in Hardin County, Kentucky on July 16, 1958 to the Late William Harold Gillespie and Aiko Kikuchi of Ringgold, GA who survives. He is also survived by his wife, Daisie Layne Gillespie; daughters, Vanessa and Racheal Gilliespie; stepson, Benjanmin Layne. No services are schelduled at this time.

Dean Ivan Gillespie, Sr. April 24, 1933 – March 23, 2012.  McMinnville resident and Brady, TX native Dean Ivan Gillespie, Sr., age 78, was born April 24, 1933 and died March 23, 2012 at Alive Hospice in Nashville, TN following a two-week illness. A civil engineer with Bridge Builders and member of the Christ United Methodist Church, he was the son of the late David D. Gillespie, Sr. and Jessie Blankenship Edwards. He was married February 5, 1977 to Martha Ann Ashley Gillespie who preceded him in death January 31, 2009. In addition to his wife and parents, he was preceded in death by one son, Dean Gillespie, Jr.; step-son, Donald Brenner and sister, Wanda Palmer. He is survived by three children and their spouses, “Bunny” and Wade Sugg and “Kitty” and Michael Young both of Franklin, TN and John Daniel Gillespie of McMinnville; step-children and their spouses, Vickie and Rick Darnell of Orange, CA and Gerry Brenner of Oxford, MD; grandchildren, Trey Sugg, Andrew Sugg, William Gillespie, Lily Gillespie and John Gillespie; step-grandson, Benjamin Brenner; brothers and sisters, David Gillespie, Jr. of Mobile, AL, Virginia Carlin of El Cajon, CA, Wallace Gillespie of Franklin, TN, Betty Ray of Oroville, CA, David Gillespie of Nashville, TN, Jim Gillespie of North Carolina, Linda Dunlap of McMinnville, Charles Gillespie of Cookeville, TN and Nolberto Gillespie of Altamont, TN and step-mother, Chole Gillespie of McMinnville. Funeral service was held at 1:00 p.m. Monday, March 26, 2012 at Christ United Methodist Church with Rev. Mark Carrigan officiating. Burial followed in the Gardens of Memory.

Delia W Gillespie birth Aug 4, 1860. Death June 5, 1927. Clarks Grove Cem, Blount Co, TN

Della Mae Gillespie,  Nov 20, 1954 -Oct 24, 2022, age 67 years. Dayton, TN  She was predeceased by : her husband Charlie Lee Gillespie; and her parents, Oren Morgan and Dorothy Morgan. She is survived by : her children, Vena, Carlotta Bridges (Tony), Charles, Robert, Mikey and Amanda Gillespie; and her sister Marsha Cates. She is also survived by thirteen grandchildren, and a number of great-grandchildren. Funeral Service Nov 4 Coulter-Garrison Funeral Home, Inc. 1670 Market St, Dayton, TN 37321-1130

Donald Dewayne Gillespie, Jr. age 48,  passed away September 8, 2020. Preceded in death by his sister, Deanna Gillespie Gerlach. He is survived by his father, Donnie Gillespie (Carolyn); mother, Debbie Parker; nephew, Michael Taylor Gerlach (Ashley). A graveside service was  conducted at 11:30 am Monday, September 14, 2020 at Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens with Pastor Charlie Wright officiating.

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Edna Gillespie death 1932 Shelby Co, TN

Edna Louise Gillespie birth Aug 17, 1913. Death May 6, 1993. Mount Cumberland Cem, McMinn Co, TN

Effie Gillespie death Nov 19, 1918 Mt Zion United Methodist Church Cem, Gibson Co, TN

E Gordon Gillespie 1880 – 1939. Vermont UMC Cem, Sullivan Co, TN

Electra Connor Gillespie birth Feb 29, 1852. Death August 1, 1924 Brainerd United Methodist Cem, Hamilton Co, TN. Wife of Robert Gillespie.

Elgese Coleyan Gillespie birth March 6, 1824. Death July 28, 1899. Oakwood Cem, Haywood Co, TN

Eliza J Gillespie birth June 17, 1815. Death Feb 13, 1890. Brainerd United Methodist Cem, Hamilton Co, TN

Elizabeth Gillespie birth Oct 24, 1825. Death Aug 20, 1893 Pond Creek Cem. Crockett Co, TN

Elizabeth J Gillespie death 1927 Shelby Co, TN

Ella and Babe Gillespie, birth July 25, 1857, death Dec 27, 1858 McEwen Cemetery, Petersburgh, Lincoln, Tennessee, USA

Elmore Gillespie death 1930 Davidson Co, TN

Elton Gillespie death 1922 Lawrence Co, TN

Emily Willie Gillespie death July 7, 1851, age 11 m, 3 days. Alston-Johnston Cem, Madison Co, TN. dau of Leroy C & Temperance S Gillespie

Emma Gillespie death 1924 Sumner Co, TN

Emma Gillespie death 1932 Rhea Co, TN

Eunice M Gillespie 1922 – 1998 Roselawn Cem, Rutherford Co, TN

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Fay Russell Gillespie 1899 – 1979 Oakwood Cem, Haywood Co, TN

Fisher Gillespie death 1909  Blount Co, TN

Fred Lee Gillespie, birth Jan 5, 1880, death July 5, 1950 Edgewood Cemetery, Knoxville, Knox, Tennessee, United States of America

Frodie Gillespie death 1931 Davidson Co, TN

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G B Gillespie 1844 – 1937 R H Munford Cem, Tipton Co, TN

George E Gillespie death 1918 Morgan Co, TN

George Lewis Gillespie Jr, Knoxville, TN     George Lewis Gillespie, Jr., 82, of Knoxville, passed away with his family by his side on June 22, 2017. He was born on February 9, 1935 to George and Dana Gillespie, Sr. in Norwalk, Ohio. George worked for Goodwin Construction Company, loved woodworking and cars, but his greatest love in life was for his family. He was preceded in death by his parents and by two brothers, Fred and Alvin Gillespie. George leaves to cherish his memory his loving wife of 60 years, Shirley; daughter, Terry Donaldson and her husband, Steve; grandson, Chris Donaldson and his wife, Katelynn; brother, Gary; special niece, Jennefier; special friend, Marvin Crawford, and many other extended family and friends who will miss him dearly. A Funeral Service was held for George at 6 pm Sunday, June 25, in the chapel of Berry Highland West Funeral Home, 9913 Sherrill Blvd. Knoxville, TN 37932. The family received friends from 4 to 6 pm prior to the service. A Graveside Service was held on Monday, June 26, at 11 am at Berry Highland West where Military Honors will be presented.

George W Gillespie death 1933 Franklin Co, TN

Gloskin Gillespie 1933 – 1999 Mt Cumberland Cem, McMinn Co, TN

Gordon Gillespie death 1886, Nashville, Tennessee

Gordon Gillespie birth Jan 18, 1885. Death June 27, 1886 Mt Olivet Cem, Davidson Co, TN

Gillespie burial Mt Zion Union Cemetery, Gibson Co, TN

Gillespie burial Mt Herman Cemetery, Hardin Co, TN

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Hattie L Gillespie birth March 31, 1895. Death Oct 19, 1968 Hammonds Cem, McMinn Co, TN

Helen Gillespie death 1913 Nashville, TN

Henry Lee Gillespie, Jr .  Notice posted in Memphis, TN for Dec 27, 2022. No obituary. J. F. Brittenhum & Son Funeral Home.

Hoyt Allen Gillespie birth Aug 15, 1938. Death Aug 13, 2003 Oak Hill Cem, Sullivan Co, TN

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Jacob Carl Gillespie birth Aug 7, 1893. Death May 17, 1896 Brainerd United Methodist Cem, Chatanooga, Hamilton Co, TN

James Gillespie 1860 – 1917 Cerro Gardo MIssionary Baptist Cem, Madison Co, TN

James Gillespie death 1926  Henry Co, TN

James D Gillespie death 1930 Shelby Co, TN

James Emri Gillespie, birth July 28, 1842, death August 20, 1895, burial Asbury Cemetery, Lauderdale, Tennessee, United States of America

James F Gillespie birth May 31, 1896. Death Sept 8,1975. White Cem, Rutherford Co, TN

Dr James G Gillespie birth June 21, 1835. Death March 17, 1908. New Gray Cem, Knox Co, TN

James Otha Gillespie birth Sept 5, 1895. Death Sept 6, 1967. Clarks Grove Cem, Blount Co, TN

James S Gillespie, birth Feb 29, 1944. Death July 20, 2009 Fairview Cemetery, Corryton, Knox, Tennessee, United States of America

James S Gillespie, Born Nov 16, 1925 in Knoxville, TN, Jim went to be with the Lord on Nov 5, 2021. He is survived by his loving wife of 70 years Maryann Friend Gillespie, and daughters Debbie Macon (Bryan) of Dalton, Georgia and Janet Pierce (Keith) of Augusta, Georgia. He is also survived by 4 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren. Jim is survived by a sister, Mary Gillespie (Wallace) of Franklin, Tennessee as well as nieces and nephews. Jim was preceded in death by his parents Priscilla and Wallace K. Gillespie and a brother Eddie Gillespie all of Knoxville, Tennessee.

He fought bravely in World War II and participated in and survived the Battle of the Bulge. Jim helped to liberate the concentration camp Buchenwald and was awarded the Silver Star for his service to his country. Upon returning to the United States after the war, he studied at and graduated from the University of Tennessee – Knoxville. In 1951, he was the pitcher for Tennessee’s winning College World Series baseball team. Coaching the sports he loved brought Jim Gillespie to coach various Little League baseball teams. He also coached youth football. As an executive for Smith, Kline, and French (now Glaxco, Smith, Kline), Jim worked for 37 years for the company and retired from them as a Southeast Regional Vice President.

Retirement allowed Jim and his wife, Maryann, to travel the world. They traveled from the far reaches of China, to Egypt, to Jerusalem, and toured most of Europe. Always looking for a challenge, Jim started the Distinguished Speakers Program at Cherokee Country Club. He worked tirelessly for 15 years bringing an array of exceptional speakers to the club including General David Petraeus. At the age of 90, Jim passed the baton for others to lead and to continue this program. Jim and his wife were faithful members of Peachtree Presbyterian Church for over 45 years.  A graveside service was held on Monday, November 15 at 2:30 PM at Arlington Cemetery at the Pavilion in Sandy Springs, Georgia.

Jennette B Gillespie death 1921 Anderson Co, TN

Jerrold Simpson Gillespie,  born May 28, 1971, (Jackson, Tennessee), who passed away on September 19, 2017, at the age of 46,

Rev. Jimmy Gillespie, Memphis, TN February 29, 1944 – June 13, 2016. Wake – Sunday June 19th noon to 4:00pm – M.J. Edwards Whitehaven. Services – Monday June 20th 11am, Burdette UMC, 4953 Malone Road, Memphis. Beloved Pastor and retired principal and educator, “Rev” leaves to mourn his passing and cherish his memory: a dear and devoted wife, Katie; loving children, Kenneth (Katherine), Sandra (Kenisha), Carl (Sabrina), Phyllis (Archie) and Jessica; sibling, Juanita Lipscomb of San Diego, California; grandchildren, Katrine, Adrianne, Jonathan, Timbernee, Mikayla, Kenneth, Jr., Kaylen and Zoe; great-grandchildren, Quincy II, Chloe, Anaiya, Carlee and Orion; and a wealth of nieces and nephews who loved him dearly. M. J. Edwards Whitehaven Funeral Chapel, 5494 Elvis Presley Boulevard, Memphis, TN 38116

J M Gillespie birth Feb 23, 1862. Death Jan 11, 1932. Owen Cem, Rutherford Co, TN

Joe Foster Gillespie death 1933 Sumner Co, TN

Joe Frank Gillespie Sr, of Joelton, TN a retired farmer and auto worker, died at his home in Joelton, Tennessee, August 30, 2017. He was 80. Survivors include, his wife Eula Hamlin Gillespie; sons, Joe F. Gillespie, Jr., and Darrell Lee Gillespie; granddaughter, Alexandria Rae Gillespie. He is preceded in death by his wife, Nancy Binkley Gillespie; parents, Hugh Greer Gillespie, and Ruth Mayberry Gillespie. His ashes will be scattered at his farm in Joelton, Tennessee, as well as his birthplace of Primm Springs, Tennessee.

Joe S Gillespie death 1930 Knox Co, TN

John Gillespie death 1920 Davidson Co, TN

John A Gillespie birth Jan 24, 1886. Death Oct 24, 1894. Mt Zion Cem, Gibson Co, TN

John H Gillespie death 1932 Hamilton Co, TN

John Henry Gillespie, birth Oct 10, 1938, death May 30, 2011 burial Bowden Cemetery, Lewisburg, Marshall, Tennessee, United States of America

John King Gillespie, birth Sept 18, 1871, death Sept 20, 1956 Berry Highland Memorial Cemetery, Knoxville, Knox, Tennessee, United States of America

John N Gillespie birth July 9, 1860. Death Dec 16, 1874.Sanford Rogers Cem, Chester Co, TN(Near city of Henderson)

John O Gillespie birth May 31, 1925. Death Dec 24, 1944. Owen Cem, Rutherford Co, TN

John Tyson Gillespie birth Sept 14, 1881. Death Feb 28, 1980. Oakwood Cem, Haywood Co, TN

Joseph S Gillespie  1873 – 1946 Oak Hill Cem, Sullivan Co,TN

J Walter Gillespie, birth Feb 11, 1883, death Sept 14, 1931 burial Brainerd United Methodist Church Cemetery, Chattanooga, Hamilton, Tennessee, United States of America

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Kate Gertrude Gillespie, death 1913 Tennessee

Kate Gertrude Gillespie death 1919 Nashville, TN

Katie Olivia Gillespie birth Nov 12, 1871. Death Dec 8, 1950. Pleasant Hill Cem, Shelby Co, TN

Kittie Taswell Gillespie 1863 – 1931 Cedar Grove Cem, McMinn Co, TN

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Lemuel Edward Gillespie birth Jan 4, 1870, death Jan 27, 1941 burial Mount Hope Cemetery, Franklin, Williamson, Tennessee, United States of America

Leroy C Gillespie, birth Jan 22, 1849, death July 25, 1937 Oakwood Cemetery, Brownsville, Haywood, Tennessee, United States of America

Leroy Clairborne Gillespie  1889 – 1965 Oakwood Cem, Haywood Co, TN

Mrs. Leslie Gayle Gillespie, age 67, died Saturday, Jan 15, 2022, at Baptist Hospital, Union City, TN. A Celebration of Life and Memorial service will be held at 2:00 p, Sunday, 01/23/2022, at the Shepard’s Field Baptist Church. Mrs. Gillespie was a member of Shepherd’s Field Baptist Church; she was a retired hygienist. Mrs. Gillespie is survived by he husband, John Byron Gillespie, a daughter, Sarah Jane (Cory Thompson) Gillespie, a son, Jonathan (Cassandra) Gillespie, all of Martin, TN; she is survived by two brothers, Kenneth (Sophia) Cluck, Jr. of Chesterfield, MO, and Steven (Cindi) Cluck, Palls Heights, IL.  Mrs. Gillespie was preceded in death by a brother, James Cluck, and her parents, Ken and Frances Mayhew Cluck. Murphy Funeral Home, Martin, TN

Lexie Gillespie birth May 16, 1928. Death  Oct 14, 1941 Henderson City Cem, Chester Co, TN

Linda Gillespie born August 6, 1948. We are sad to announce that on March 17, 2024, at the age of 75, Linda W. Gillespie (Nashville, Tennessee) passed away. Family and friends are welcomed to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family. She is survived by : her daughter Kimberly Calehuff (Chris); her grandchildren, Wade Davis, Matthew Davis (Meagan), Dawson, Madison Davis, Ensley and Asher Davis; her siblings, Shirley Russell and William Broadrick (April); and her husband Don Gillespie. A funeral service was held on Thursday, March 21st 2024 from 2:00PM to 2:45 PM at the Spring Hill Funeral Home (5110 Gallatin Pike, Nashville, TN 37216). A burial will be held on Thursday, March 21st 2024 from 2:45 PM to 3:15 PM at the Historic Spring Hill Cemetery (5110 Gallatin Pike, Nashville, TN 37216).

Lisa B Gillespie birth March 6, 1872. Death Dec 1, 1877. Clarks Grove Cem, Blount Co, TN

Louisa Jane Gillespie death 1931 Hamden Co, TN

Lou V Gillespie death March 18, 1898  New Gray Cem, Knox Co, TN

Lucille Steele Gillespie birth Jan 31, 1904. Death Sept 15, 1988 Clarks Grove Cem, Blount Co, TN

Lynn Gillespie, No obituary. Died Jan 10, 1970? E H Ford Mortuary. Memphis, TN

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Margaret Gillespie birth Dec 4, 1861. Death Feb 2, 1888. Brainard United Methodist Cemetery, Hamilton Co, TN

Maria Gillespie of Corryton, age 71, went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Saturday, April 29, 2017. She was born on December 23, 1945 to the late Frank & Louise Brock. She was a devoted wife, mother, sister, aunt, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She was a member of Fairview Baptist Church. Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Jim Gillespie; and sister, Brenda Turner. She is survived by daughter, Yvonne Lawrenz, and husband Paul; sons, Kinny Bittle, and wife Misty, Scott Bittle, and wife Jeanie, Jimmy Gillespie, and wife Wendy; grandchildren, Timothy Bittle, Jamie and Dayna Lawrenz, Kincaid and Keaton Gillespie, Curtis Haley, and wife Tosha, and Clif Haley, and wife Heather; great-grandchildren, Kelby Lawrenz, and Georgia, Gage, and Joel Haley; sister, Mary Esposito; brother, Dale Brock, and wife Jean; sister, Yvonne Baker; brothers, Steve Brock, and wife Debbie, and Gary Brock, and wife Doris; brother-in-law,  The family received friends from 11am-12pm on Saturday, May 6, 2017 at Fairview Baptist Church, with memorial service  following at 12pm, with Rev. Wayne Davis officiating.

Marion A Gillespie birth Feb 21, 1921. Death Aug 25, 1975. Clovington Memorial Gardens, Tipton Co, TN

Mark Gillespie birth Aug 10, 1809. Death Oct 5, 1861. Brainard United Methodist Cem, Hamilton Co, TN

Martha Ann Gillespie, October 15, 1944 – January 31, 2009. McMinnville resident and Gadsden, AL native Martha Ann Gillespie, age 64, was born October 15, 1944 and died January 31, 2009 at her residence following a three-year illness. A homemaker and member of Christ United Methodist Church, she was the daughter of the late William Earl and Ila Mae Sauls Ashley. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two sons, Donald Brenner, Jr. and Dean Gillespie, Jr. and brother, Robert Ashley. She was married February 5, 1977 to Dean I. Gillespie, Sr. of McMinnville. In addition to her husband, she is survived by one daughter, Vicki (Rick) Darnell of Orange, CA; two sons, Gerry Brenner of Oxford, MD and John Daniel (Jessica) Gillespie of McMinnville; two step-daughters, Anngela Faith “Bunny” (Wade) Sugg of Franklin, TN, Catherine Hope “Kitty” (Michael) Young of Nashville, TN; grandchildren, Benjamin Brenner, William Dean, Lily Gabriel and John Daniel Gillespie, Jr.; step-grandchildren, William Wade and Andrew Sugg; brother, William Ashley, Jr. of Scottsboro, AL and step-mother-in-law, Chloe Gillespie of McMinnville.

Funeral service was held at 2:00 p.m. Monday, February 2, 2009 at Christ United Methodist Church with Rev. Mark Carrigan officiating. Burial followed in the Gardens of Memory.

Mary Gillespie 1882 – 1975 Oak Hill Cem, Sullivan Co, TN. Other name Greever.

Mary Gillespie death 1913 Nashville, TN

Mary Gillespie birth Aug 8, 1852. Death Nov 8, 1927.Mount Cumberland Cem, McMinn Co, TN

Mary A Gillespie birth Oct 17, 1856. Death Aug 18, 1857. Sanford Rogers Cemetery, Chester Co, TN

Maryann Gillespie 1931 –  2024 Knoxville, TN  Born on December 6, 1931 in Knoxville, Tennessee, Maryann was called home by her Lord and Savior on March 4, 2024. Maryann is survived by her loving daughters, Debbie Macon (Bryan) of Dalton, Georgia and Janet Pierce (Keith) of Augusta, Georgia. She is also survived by four grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren; as well as nieces and nephews; and by her dear friend, Liddy Chatham. She was preceded in death by her husband of seventy years, Jim Gillespie; her parents, Grover and Manila Friend of Knoxville, Tennessee; and her brother, Dan Friend of Richmond, Virginia.

A graduate of the University of Tennessee in Knoxville, Maryann later served on the UT Atlanta Alumni Board as well as the UT Board of Governors. As a civic leader, she gave countless hours to the Atlanta Salvation Army’s Area Advisory Board as well as the Salvation Army Women’s Auxiliary. The Salvation Army awarded her the Women’s Auxiliary Award of Excellence and the prestigious Catherine D. Booth Award. Along with her husband, Jim, Maryann enjoyed their time volunteering as Centennial Olympic volunteers for the Atlanta games.

After working as the Executive Director of Alpha Delta Pi Sorority’s National Headquarters in Atlanta, Georgia, Maryann continued her service to the sorority in various volunteer roles. These roles included serving on the Grand Council as Vice President, the Foundation Board of Trustees, and as the local chairperson for the 150th Anniversary Celebration convention. She received the first Helen Glenn Lifetime Loyalty Award as well as the Panhellenic Woman of the Year for her service.

Church involvement and dedication were always treasured as a member of the Peachtree Presbyterian Church in Atlanta, Georgia for over 45 years. Traveling the world was probably the most beloved and exciting hobby that Maryann and her husband, Jim had. They left no stone unturned and had the pictures to prove it.

After the death of her husband, Maryann moved to Augusta, Georgia to be closer to one of her daughters. She spent the last three years of her life at various parts of the Brandon Wilde senior community. The family would like to thank all of the staff that worked with her at all of the centers and especially those who she renamed so she could remember their names. A private family service was held in Atlanta, Georgia.

Mary E Gillespie birth Dec 5, 1827. Death March 26, 1900 Sandford Roger Cem, Chester Co, TN

Mary E Gillespie birth Dec 4, 1831.  Death Aug 19, 1867. Denmark Cem, Madison Co, TN

Mary E Gillespie death 1919 Davidson Co, TN

Mary Elizabeth Gillespie birth April 18, 1886. Death May 20, 1886. Brainard United Methodist Cem, Hamilton Co, TN

Mary J Gillespie death March 10, 1849 Alston-Johnson Cem, Madison Co, TN

Mary James Gillespie birth Aug 1, 1908. Death Oct 27, 1909. Pleasant Hill Cem, Shelby Co, TN

Mary L Gillespie birth April 11, 1843. Death July 18, 1868. Mount Zion United Methodist Cem, Gibson Co,TN

Mary M Gillespie death 1929 Shelby Co, TN

Mattie A Gillespie death 1915 Tipton Co, TN

Mattie W Gillespie 1883 – 1961 Vermont UMC Cem, Sullivan Co, TN

May T Gillespie 1858 – 1888 R M Mumford Cem, Tipton Co, TN

Melisa A Gillespie death 1933 Washington Co, TN

Metta Nell “Mitzi” Gillespie, May 21, 1933 – Feb 15. 2022 (88 yrs).  born in Des Moines, Iowa,S he was predeceased by : her parents, Irving Knudson and Leafy Bergum Knudson. She is survived by : her son L. A. “Chip” Williams (Sis Osborn).

M H Gillespie birth Nov 30, 1839. Death April 23, 1920.  New Gray Cem, Knox Co, TN

Minerva Gillespie, birth July 12, 1813 death Nov 4, 1872 Asbury Cemetery, Lauderdale, Tennessee, United States of America

Miriam Gillespie death Feb 16, 1841. Lexington Cem, Henderson Co, TN

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Nancy Brazelton Gillespie birth Nov 10, 1829. Death Oct 20, 1887. Cedar Grove Cem, McMinn Co, TN

Nancy Jane Gillespie birth May 25, 1859. Death Oct 13, 1932. New Gray Cem, Knox Co, TN

Nannie Walker Gillespie death 1932 Knox Co, TN

Nathan Gillespie, no dates. Pleasant Hill Cem, Shelby Co, TN

Neomi Gillespie birth Aug 13, 1877. Death Jan 1,1916. Clarks Grove Cem, Blount Co, TN

Nora Guy Gillespie birth Jan 4, 1919. Death July 26, 2002. Vermont UMC Cem, Sullivan Co, TN

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Oscar N Gillespie 1918 – 1992 Roselawn Cem, Rutherford Co, TN

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Patricia Gillespie, Memphis, TN died age 65, died December 23, 2016. R. S. Lewis & Sons Funeral Home, 901-526-3264.

 

 

Patricia A Gillespie, 57, retired educational assistant for Memphis City schools died August 23, 2008 at her residence. Visitation was from 3-8 p.m. Thursday, August 28 at Gillespie Funeral Home, and from 11 a.m. until service time at 12 noon, Friday, August 29 at New Jerusalem Missionary Baptist Church, Olive Branch,MS.   Burial in West Tennessee Veterans Cemetery, Memphis. Gillespie Funeral Home 662-895-2470

Patricia M Gillespie 1937 – 1998 Oak Hill Cem, Sullivan Co,  TN

Peggy Wilkerson Gillespie, “BoBo” 1938 – 2018. Age 80 of Nolensville, TN. December 16, 2018. She was a member of Jenkins Cumberland Presbyterian Church and retired from the State of Tennessee.  She was a loving mother, grandmother & great grandmother.  Preceded in death by son, Frank Gillespie; & parents, Frank & Mildred Wilkerson. Survived by daughter, Terri Phillips; granddaughter, Shannie Hornsby & great grandchildren, Isabelle, Brooks, & Rayden.  Funeral services  were conducted Thursday, December 20, 2018, at 11:00 a.m. at Woodbine Funeral Home, HICKORY CHAPEL, 5852 Nolensville Road.  Interment Woodlawn Cemetery.  Pallbearers: Ryan Hornsby, Craig Blackmer, Trey Peck, Mark Phillips, Justin Frye & Keith Smith. Visitation Wednesday from 4-8 p.m. at Woodbine Funeral Home, Hickory Chapel, Funeral Thursday, Dec 20th, 2018 at 1:00 pm. Nashville, TN

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Raphael Gillespie. Born Dec 30, 1984. Died August 15,  2023. Serenity Funeral Home. Memphis, TN

 

 

Rawlings C Gillespie, birth May 3, 1885, death June 22, 1957 Buttram Cemetery, Dayton, Rhea, Tennessee, United States of America

Ricky Allen Gillespie birth April 25, 1959. Death May 5, 1981. Oak Hill Cem, Sullivan Co, TN

Robert Gillespie birth Nov 15, 1900 death Jan 23, 1933 Cerro Gordo Missionary Baptist Church Cem, Madison Co, TN

Robert A Gillespie death Jan 29, 1862. Denmark Presbyterian Cem, Madison Co, TN

Dr Robert J Gillespie birth Sept 28, 1854. Death Nov 28, 1900. Sanford Rogers Cem, Chester Co, TN

Robert O Gillespie 1889 – 1958. Owen Cem, Rutherford Co, TN

Robert William Gillespie , know affectionately as Bob, Robert or Bert, died December 7, 2023  at the age of 60 in Gallatin, TN

Roena Matilda Gillespie birth April 1, 1826. No death date. McLeary-James Cem, Crockett Co, TN

Roger Gillespie, 62, (b 1947), Clarksville, TN, died Saturday, June 27, 2009, at Alive Hospice in Nashville, TN. The funeral was held at 11am Tuesday at McReynolds-Nave and Larson Chapel with Dr. Roger Freeman and Dr. Mike Carrigan officiating. Visitation from 5pm till 8pm Monday and from 10am till the hour of service Tuesday at the funeral home. The remains were cremated. McReynolds-Nave & Larson Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Mr. Gillespie was born May 10, 1947 in Pocahontas, VA son of the late Ernest and Vivian Tate Gillespie. Mr. Gillespie was a retired meat cutter having worked for Randall Food Stores in Davenport, Iowa, and Hunter’s Cee Bee in Nashville, TN.

He attended First Baptist Church of Clarksville, and was a member of Ajax Turner Senior Citizens Center. Survived by his loving wife Kathryn ” Kay” Yochum Gillespie; daughters Michele Mcullough, Susan Kowal and step-son Bill Eaton; brothers Earnest Gillespie and Glenn Gillespie; sisters Betty Lou Mayo, Jeanett Williams, Edna Scott, Evelyn Little; grandchildern Alicia Pabon, Nicolas Pabon, Madison Kowal, Ashley Gillespie, Tiffany McCullough, Megan McCullough, Paul McCullough IV, Robert Eaton, Brittany Eaton, Kayla Eaton; great-granddaughter Braylee Gillespie.

Roxie Bayless Gillespie, birth Nov 11, 1904, death Nov 13, 1997 burial Urbana Cemetery, Limestone, Washington, Tennessee, United States of America

Roy Gillespie death 1933 Knox Co, TN

Roy U Gillespie birth Nov 27, 1897. Death Jan 25, 1931. Owen Cem, Rutherford Co, TN

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Sam Gillespie death 1926 Shelby Co, TN

Sarah Gillespie birth 1824, death 1904, burial Louisville Memorial Cemetery, Louisville, Blount, Tennessee, United States of America

Sarah C Gillespie death 1920 Henry Co, TN

Sarah E Gillespie death 1920 Hamilton Co,  TN

Sterling (Bud) Gillespie  birth June 11, 1907. Death April 11, 1949. Clarks Grove, Blount Co, TN

Steve Gillespie death 1926 Roane Co, TN

Stephen Russell Gillespie, age 65, passed away on December 31, 2015 in Knoxville, TN. He was born on January 9, 1950 in Keen Mountain, VA. He was a graduate of Lebanon High School in Lebanon, VA. He received his Bachelor of Science in Business from Cumberland University, Lebanon, TN. His career in the automotive business spanned over thirty-five years, working for Harper Dealerships and Airport Honda. Together with Claire, Steve owned and operated Gillespie Import Service in Rocky Hill. He served on the National Technical Board for Porsche and Audi. He was a proud member of the Porsche Club of America.

He was preceded in death by his father, Joseph Earley Gillespie. He is survived by his loving wife of thirty-two years, Claire Elcan Gillespie; children, Paige (Nick) Bridges, Patrick Gillespie, Ginnie (fiancé, Walter Chan) Gillespie and Alex Gillespie; grandchildren, Gladdie and Annelise Bridges; mother, Irene Gillespie; siblings, Joe, Jim and Ava and a host of relatives and friends who loved him dearly.

Steve took great joy in being a seeker in The Word. He was the embodiment of God’s roots on the ground in his walk of faith. There was a visitation of friends at Rose Mortuary Mann Heritage Chapel, 6200 Kingston Pk., Knoxville, TN on Friday, January 8 from 5:00-7:00 p.m. The visitation was immediately followed by the Rosary in the Rose Mortuary Mann Heritage Chapel. A funeral mass was held on Saturday, January 9 at 2:30 p.m. at Sacred Heart Cathedral, 711 S. Northshore Dr., Knoxville, TN

Sue Carol Gillespie, age 80, passed away on Tuesday, August 22, 2023 at Bristol Regional Medical Center in Bristol, TN. Sue was preceded in death by her parents, Matt and Adelle Hayden Davidson; her husband, Sam Roger Gillespie, Sr.; and her daughter, Sandra Prysiazny. Sue is survived by 3 sons, Sam Gillespie, Jr. and wife Tammy Gillespie, Gary Gillespie and wife Melanie Freeman-Gillespie, and Douglas Gillespie; one brother; 7 grandchildren; and 7 great-grandchildren.

Graveside service  was held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, August 26, 2023 at Ridgedale Cemetery in Rich Valley, Virginia with Pastor Daniel Garrett officiating.

Susan J Gillespie 1853 – 1911 R H Munford Cem, Tipton Co, TN

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Talley R Gillespie death 1932 Shelby Co, TN

Dr. T Alfred Gillespie death Nov 29, 1927. Pleasant Hill Cem, Shelby Co, TN

Temple S Gillespie birth April 26, 1814. Death Nov 3, 1867. Alston-Johnson Cem, Madison Co, TN

Tennie Gillespie birth June 15, 1853. Death Aug 31, 1909

Thomas Andrew Gillespie birth Aug 24, 1950. Death Oct 6, 1850. Hammonds Cem, McMinn Co, TN

Thomas H Gillespie birth Jan 19, 1893. Death July 14, 1980. Hammonds Cem, McMinn Co, TN

Thomas W Gillespie 1909 – 1974 Oak Hill Cem, Sullivan Co, TN

Tony Lee Gillispie, March 1, 1948 – April 28, 2014 Kingsport, TN. born in Alamance, North Carolina, whose presence will be deeply missed.   Graveside service American Legion, Kingsport on May 2nd.

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Una Mae Gillespie, “Tootsie”   age 85, of Kodak, Tennessee passed away on Sunday, December 18, 2022.

Tootsie is survived by her son and daughter-in-law Charlie (Cindy) Kelly; her son and daughter-in-law Larry (Linda) Gillespie; her son Thomas Kelly; and her daughter Angela Gillespie; her grandchild James (Ashley) Brown, her grandchild Jackie (Jake) Wren, her grandchild Tucker Gillespie, her grandchild Tyson Gillespie, her grandchild Lydia Gillespie, her grandchild Noah Kelly, her great grandchild Gabriel Brown, her great grandchild Gabrielle Brown, her great grandchild Parker Wren and her great grandchild Piper Wren.

Tootsie was preceded in death by her son Stuart Gillespie; her parents Clark and Nancy Wallin; her brothers and sisters 11 Siblings, and her beloved friend Janet Woodby. A visitation for Tootsiewas held Thursday, December 22, 2022 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at McCarty – Evergreen Funeral Home, 7426 Asheville Highway, Knoxville, TN 37924. A graveside service occurred Friday, December 23, 2022 from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM at Pollard Cemetery, Pollard Cemetery Rd, Kodak, TN 37764.

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Vella B Gillespie, August 29, 1938 – Nov 14, 2018, 80 years old, of Five Points, TN passed away Wednesday, November 14, 2018 at her residence. She was a native of Lawrence County, TN, retired from the Lawrence County Circuit Court Clerk Office, owner and operator of Gillespie Garbage Service, and a member of Five Points Missionary Baptist Church.

She was preceded in death by her parents, William and Beatrice Jenkins Ezell; her husband, Glynn Gillespie; one great-granddaughter, Lillian Gillespie; one brother, Clayton Ezell; and two sisters, Kerene Box and Mina Belle Gillespie. She is survived by Two Sons – Tim Gillespie, Five Points, TN; Terry Gillespie (Donna), Five Points, TN. Six Grandchildren – Stephanie Hunt (Michael), Leoma, TN
Ben Laws, Five Points, TN, Brooklyn Roden (Rodney), Hohenwald, TN; Lucas Gillespie (Sarah), Piney Community; Trevor Gillespie (Heather), Five Points, TN.
Taylor Gillespie (Alex), Five Points, TN

15 Great-Grandchildren
1 Great-Grandchild on the way

Four Sisters –
Reva Lee, Five Points, TN
Arlene Richardson, Rogersville, AL
Iris Jean Durham, Franklin, TN; Thelma Elliott, Nashville, TN; Two Brothers -Etral Ezell, UT  Laris Ezell, Dandridge, TN. Several Nieces and Nephews

Arrangements are being handled by Neal Funeral Home, 231 N. Military Avenue, Lawrenceburg, Tennessee.  The family received friends from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM Friday, November 16, 2018 at Neal Funeral Home.  Funeral services conducted at Neal Funeral Home at 11:00 AM Saturday, November 17, 2018, with Terrell Lee and Stephanie Hunt officiating.  Interment followed at Freeman-Blooming Grove Cemetery in Five Points, TN.

Velma Holt Gillespie birth Aug 26, 1898. Death Feb 5,1983. Clarks Grove, Blount Co,TN

Vera M Gillespie 1915 – 1984. Oak Hill Cem, Sullivan Co, TN

Verna E Gillespie birth Dec 3, 1922. Death July 11, 1984. Covington Memorial Gardens, Tipton Co, TN

Viola Henry Gillespie, birth July 6, 1893, death Oct 14, 1949 Mt. Pleasant A M E Zion Church, Rockford, Blount, Tennessee, United States of America

Virginia Jo Gillespie birth Feb 13, 1928. Death Dec 18, 1959 Hammonds Cem, McMinn Co, TN

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W A Gillespie birth April 25,1848. Death Aug 25, 1858. Hamlett Cem, Chester Co, TN

Wanda E Gillespie death 1924 Sevier Co, TN

Wayne Bradford Gillespie, 71, of Clarksville, TN, passed away Friday,  Oct 29, 2021 at the University of Tennessee Medical Centre. Wayne entered this life on March 4, 1950, in Norwood, Massachusetts to the late Charles and Virginia Chambers Gillespie. He was a graduate of University of Tennessee at Chattanooga with a bachelor’s degree in Forestry. Wayne was very in tune with nature and could grow anything. He was a Veteran of The United States Army and was 100% disabled from his time in Vietnam. Wayne was a custom log home builder and contractor. He was a spiritual and family man and will be missed dearly by many.
Survivors include his loving wife of 49 years, Terri Clay Gillespie; children, Layla (Brian) Kanyuh, Whitney (Timothy) Smith, Wes Gillespie, and Clay Gillespie; grandchildren, Morgan, Taylor, Sara, Ryan, Dalton, Hayden, Kendall, and Tyler, and five great-grandchildren.

W D Gillespie birth Aug 27, 1910. Death March 15, 1969. Vermont UMC Cem, Sullivan Co, TN. Other name Bovard Sr.

Wilbert Gillespie, Feb 10, 1950 – Feb 3, 2014. Funeral Service Sat Feb 8, 2014 at Edmonson Chapel Church, Antioch, TN. Internment Greenwood North Cemetery, Nashville, TN.  Wilbert Gillespie Sr. was born in Pace, Mississippi on February 10, 1950 to Charles Walker and the late Ora Gillespie. He departed this life suddenly on February 3, 2014. Will as he was known to family and friends attended Short Ridge High School in Indianapolis, IN. He was a hard worker and an entrepreneur.  Ha had various jobs as a coal miner, counselor at Earle C. Clements Job Corps, Morganfield, Kentucky and he owned Gillespie Upholstery Shop just to name a few of his many talents.  After moving to Nashville, TN he continued his career as a service technician for Rooms To Go Furniture Company.

Will was a happy, affectionate person and kept a big smile on his face.  He brought plenty of joy and laughter to everyone he ever encountered.  He loved and cherished his family.  There was never a dull moment in Will’s life.  He loved fishing and traveling.

He united in holy matrimony on September 18, 2010 to Sister Katherine Diane Buchanan Gillespie.  Upon this matrimony a beautiful union was born.  The two shared many loving moments up until his last breathe. He was preceded in death by his mother. Ora Gillespie and sister, Rowena Gillespie.

Will leaves his cherished memories to his loving wife, Katherine Diane Gillespie; father Charles Walker, sisters, Cindy Brown (Vaughn), Daphne Lindsay. LaKe and Lakesia Gillespie, one brother, Travis Gillespie.  Six children of Ruth Hood, Four daughters Angela McGuire (Terry), Terrie Morefield (Edward), Rosita Jackson (Gale), and Ivy Gillespie.  Two sons Wilbert Gillespie, Jr. (Lindsay) and Thomas Gillespie.  Two step daughters Shatika Phillips (Marquaz) and Meoshia Battle.  Fourteen grand children and 1 great grandchild.  Father-in-law, Frank Buchanan Jr. A special aunt, Rose Hill.  Devoted family friend, Linda Hall and a host of relatives and friends.

William Gillespie birth June 27, 1842. Death Jan 31, 1915. Brainard United Methodist Church Cem, Hamilton Co, TN

William A Gillespie death 1922  Davidson Co, TN

William A Gillespie death 1927 Davidson Co, TN

William Brazelton Gillespie birth June 23, 1869. Death April 24, 1915. Cedar Grove Cem, McMinn Co, TN

William Brooks Gillespie 1847 – 1928. Mt Olivet Cem, Davidson Co, TN

William Bullets Hunt Gillespie, Nashville,  passed away peacefully of natural causes on June 30, 2021, in hospice at Tennessee Valley Healthcare System, Nashville campus. Born in Nashville on December 26, 1941, Bullets was preceded in death by his parents Lyssa Hunt Gillespie and William Sherwood Gillespie. Bullets attended the Palmer School, Montgomery Bell Academy ’59 and graduated Vanderbilt University ’63 with a BA in Economics and was a member of Sigma Chi fraternity. Following graduation he enlisted in the U.S. Army as 1st Lieutenant, Field Commander, in the 1193 Field Artillery Unit during the midst of the Viet Nam era, 1963-1965. After his service to his country, he attended the University of North Carolina ’66 where he earned his MBA and was recruited by Morgan Keegan, Memphis as a commodity broker. His career later took him to Cargill in Dallas and eventually back to Nashville where he worked as a broker for Thompson McKinnon Inc. until he retired from the investment brokerage business. Founded in 1885, Thomson McKinnon was one of the oldest names on Wall Street. He followed his career in the brokerage business with ten years in the culinary department at Lakeshore The Meadows, where he made many friends, was deeply appreciated and dearly loved.

Growing up in Nashville, some of his earliest and often happiest childhood memories were of taking his Dad’s hand as they strode through the grand entrance to Sulphur Dell, took their seats and settled in to watch the Southern Association Double-A Nashville Vols play ball. Throughout his adult life Bullets enjoyed a wide range of interests including his regular visits to the public library, competitive backgammon games, playing squash, a game of boules and tennis. But nothing had his heart like his passionate pursuit of the culinary arts. And he shared that love with his devoted wife of more than 30 years, Patricia Lea Hudson, who survives him. He is also survived by his son Hunt Jones Gillespie (Kate) and his loving granddaughters, aka “the Gillespie Girls,” Julie Ann, May and Katy Gillespie, all of Birmingham. He is also survived by his sister Dean Gillespie Reeves (Robert) sister-in-law Karyn Hudson Brown (Bill) and adoring nieces and nephews. His mother, Lyssa Gillespie was a well-respected and greatly admired Nashville caterer known far and wide for incredible, one-of-a-kind cakes. So special were her creations, that among those who knew or knew of her, no birthday, wedding, anniversary or special occasion party would be complete without a lovingly prepared confection from Mrs. Gillespie’s Belle Meade home kitchen on Deer Park Circle. Her recipe cookbook, “From the Kitchen Door; Recipes of Lyssa Gillespie by Dean Reeves” is a collector’s item.  It was Bullets wish to be cremated so no public service will be held at this time. A Celebration of Life will be announced at a later date.

William Clay Gillespie, birth Dec 28, 1924, death April 24, 2004 Freeman Cemetery, Lawrence, Tennessee, United States of America

William H Gillespie death 1921 Williamson Co, TN

William J Gillespie death 1926 Sumner Co, TN

William M Gillespie birth Nov 17, 1847. Death July 28, 1858 Sanford-Roger Cem, Chester Co, TN

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Virginia Gillespie HUNTER, birth Feb 18, 1920, death Oct 6, 1989, burial Bethlehem Cemetery, Lewisburg, Marshall, Tennessee, United States of America

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Source of Records: Mormon website, Find A Grave Index; Tennessee Death Index; TN Genweb; Obituare; Funeral Home obituaries; Echovita. Legacy.