Mary V. Arnold

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Buried:
Mary McFarland, age 93, passed away on March 13, 2022. Mary was born on July 7, 1928 to the late Elsie Bare and Garfield Arnold. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her first husband, James Rhymer; second husband, William Bill McFarland; infant son, Joe Ray Rhymer; half-brother, Charles Rhymer and son-in-law, Paul Robinson.

Mary worked for 23 years at Mountain City Glove Factory. She was a wonderful homemaker who loved everyone and cherished her family. She loved her dog, Ben and enjoyed giving dogs snacks. She was a member of Southside Freewill Baptist Church.

Those left to cherish her memories include her daughters, Elsie Maxine Robinson, Peggy Ann St. Gelais; sons, Dean Rhymer (Elizabeth Ann), Jerry Lynn Rhymer; half-brother, Glenn Rhymer (Grace); grandchildren, Deanna Rhymer, Michael Rhymer, Nicole Rhymer, Kimberly Rhymer, Jerry Rhymer Jr., David Scott Rhymer, Misty Ann St. Gelais Jordan; several great grandchildren and special friend, Linda South.

The funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, March 16, 2022 at Mountain City Funeral Home with Pastors Richard Shephard and Berry Dunn officiating. The family will receive friends from 1:00 until 2:00 prior to the funeral service. The graveside service and burial will follow at Sunset Memorial Park. Pallbearers will be family and friends.

Garfield married Elsie Stout on 23 Apr 1927 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Elsie (daughter of Samuel Jasper Stout and Ethel Garland) was born on 6 Feb 1910 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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“The Tomahawk,” Wednesday, September 20, 1967
John William Arnold. . .
John W. Arnold, age 93, of Route 3, Mountain City, died at the residence early Tuesday morning following an illness of three weeks. A native and lifelong resident of Johnson County, he was a member of the Piney Grove Baptist Church.
Survivors include a son, Eugene Arnold of Johnson City, and a daughter, Mrs. Lissie Walker of the home. Thirty grandchildren and a number of great and great-great-grandchildren.
Funeral services were conducted from the Little Doe Baptist church at 2:00 p.m. Thursday (Sept. 14) with the Rev. Tom Biggar officiating.
Burial was in the Shoun cemetery.
Tetrick Funeral Home of Elizabethton was in charge of the funeral arrangements.

John married Martha E. Church on 24 Feb 1897 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Martha (daughter of John L. Church and Margaret Estep) was born in Jul 1884 in Pandora, , Johnson County, Tennessee; died on 23 Nov 1950 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Shoun Cemetery, , Johnson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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“Elizabethton Star,” Monday, November 6, 1950
MRS. MARTHA ARNOLD
Mrs. Martha Arnold, age 69, of Route 1, Doeville, Tenn. died today at 1 a.m. at her home after a lingering illness.
Survivors are the husband, John Arnold; one daughter, Mrs. W. H. Walker, Doeville; three sons, Emerson Arnold, Neva, Raymond Arnold, Elizabethton, Gene Arnold, Doeville; one brother, Garfield Church, Neva; four sisters, Mrs. Alice Whaley, Elizabethton, Mrs. Rebecca Tester, Neva, Mrs. Sarah Pearson, Neva, and Mrs. Bessie Garland, Elizabethton.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 2 p.m. at the residence with the Rev. Ed Harris officiating.
Burial will be in Shoun Cemetery.
The body will be removed to the residence this afternoon.
Appalachian Funeral Home, Johnson City in charge.

Samuel married Ethel Garland about 1909 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Ethel was born about 1892 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Died from Brain Tumor

1870 Johnson County, TN Census
District 4

Household 123
John Arnold29TN
Rachel23TN
Julia A. 4TN
Amanda A. 3TN
Almos M. 10 moTN


1880 Johnson County, TN Census
District 4

Household 141
Anna Morefield57TN TN TN
Julian Arnold14TN TN TNGranddaughter

Household 142
Rachel31TN TN TN
Alimus M.10TN TN TN
Mary E. 7TN TN TN
John W. 6TN TN TN
Laura 1TN TN TN

John married Rachel E. Morefield on 6 Sep 1866 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Rachel (daughter of Daniel Morefield and Anna Neatherly) was born in Nov 1850 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 1 Nov 1934 in Doeville, , Johnson County, Tennessee; was buried in Arnold Cemetery, , Johnson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Cause of death: Heart Disease

John married Margaret Estep about 1880 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Margaret (daughter of Aaron Estep and Rebecca Laws) was born in May 1864 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Landon married Celia L. "Eliza" Dillon about 1871 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Celia (daughter of Wiley Absalum Dillon and Lucretia (Dillon)) was born about 1857 in North Carolina, , , . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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In the 1910 Johnson County census, Celia L. Stout is living with her son Robert W. Stout.