Sarah Lenderman

Notes:

Sally was dark complected and was thought to be Black Dutch. (Grannie
Stout) The line is German - Deutsch. The family originally came from
the Black Forest Region of Germany. Sally probably considered herself
Black Deutsch because she came from the Black Forest of Germany.

The descendants of the Lenderman family were blue-eyed people with
brown or black hair. They look very much like the majority of the
people in the upper Rhine Valley, Germany. (Grayson Walker)

Sarah married Rev. William B. "Billy" Church on 22 Dec 1825 in Wilkes County, , , North Carolina. William (son of Elijah Sr. Church and Charity Craft) was born on 2 Jun 1808 in Wilkes County, , , North Carolina; died on 30 Oct 1889 in Wilkes County, , , North Carolina; was buried about 1889 in Summit, , Wilkes County, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

FAMILY NOTES: (rn=2943)
Bondsman, Jesse Miller.

John married Nancy Jane Tomlinson on 16 Nov 1848 in Wilkes County, , , North Carolina. Nancy was born about 1829 in Wilkes County, , , North Carolina; died after 1865 in Wilkes County, , , North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

John married Margaret Anne Walsh about 1865 in Wilkes County, , , North Carolina. Margaret was born in Mar 1837 in Wilkes County, , , North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Elijah Dyer. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Jesse Calvin Church enlisted in the service of the United States
at Knoxville in the county of Knox, and State of Tennessee on
02/Feb/1864 as a Corporal promoted to Sergeant 03/Jul/1864 in Company M,
commanded by Captain Gillon O. Collins, in the 13th Regiment of
Tennessee Calvary Volunteers, commanded by Colonel John K. Miller in the
war of 1861 and was honorably discharged on or about 08/Sep/1865, as
will appear by his certificate of discharge which was placed in the
hands of Calvin Coles, Claims agent at Wilkesboro, Wilkes Co., North
Carolina for the purpose of obtaining additional bounty. Feb 1867.
That while in the service aforesaid, and in the line of his duty at the
town of Morristown, in the county of Grainger, and State of Tennessee
on or about 28/Oct/1864 in a charge upon a force of the enemy under
command of the Rebel General Vaughn, his foot having slipped from the
Stirrup he was thrown forward upon the horn of his saddle and he was
seriously injured , and hernia or rupture was produced
.......(illegible) protruding in such a manner as to ...... his whole
system impairing in a great degree his effieiency as a soldier, though
through much suffering he continued in the service until the .... of
the war, and by said injury he is rendered wholly incapable of making a
substinence by manual labor. That since leaving the service he has
resided in Johnson Co., TN and his occupation has been of a farmer.

Census found him in Wilkes Co., NC in 1850. 1860 in Johnson
Co., TN with Martha working as a Farmer. 1870 in Johnson Co. listed
as a Miller $100 personal property(?). In 1880 in Unicoi Co., with
Martha. According to Martha A. Stout Smith, he was a democrat. He
walked with a limp from war injuries. He was buried in Rankin or
Campbell Cemetery, Johnson Co., TN. Miss Eggers was a housekeeper and
Jessie married her after Martha died.
FAMILY NOTES: (rn=75)
William Watson, Bondsman; William T. Ferguson, Witness; Bond #000164604

Jesse married Martha Watson between 1850 and 9 Mar 1853 in Wilkes County, , , North Carolina. Martha (daughter of Daniel Watson and Elizabeth Abagail Biship\ Bishop) was born between Mar 1838 and 1840 in Wilkes County, , , North Carolina; died before Aug 1904 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Jesse married Elizabeth ??? on 22 Dec 1904 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Alexander Blankenship. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

FAMILY NOTES: (rn=2949)
married by J.W. Church, J.P.

William married Acenith Lipps on 4 Oct 1866. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Elijah Owens. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Sarah married Smith F. Owens about 1869 in Wilkes County, , , North Carolina. Smith (son of Andrew J. Owens and Mary M. (Owens)) was born in Jun 1849 in Wilkes County, , , North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Henry married Clarissa Catherine Beshears on 9 Mar 1865 in Wilkes County, , , North Carolina. Clarissa was born on 28 Jul 1846 in Wilkes County, , , North Carolina; died on 28 Sep 1943 in Wilkes County, , , North Carolina; was buried in 1943 in Wilkes County, , , North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Selah married Squire Allen Church on 16 Jan 1868 in Wilkes County, , , North Carolina. Squire was born about 5 Jun 1847 in Wilkes County, , , North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Salina married John Beshears about 1869 in North Carolina, , , . John (son of Aaron Beshears and Alice Owens) was born on 12 Jan 1850 in Wilkes County, , , North Carolina; died on 29 Sep 1936 in Wilkes County, , , North Carolina; was buried in Yellow Hill Baptist Church, , Wilkes County, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Elizabeth Tomlinson. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

John married Julia Green about 1876 in Wilkes County, , , North Carolina. Julia was born about 1855 in Wilkes County, , , North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Henry married Amelia G. Foster about 1886 in Wilkes County, , , North Carolina. Amelia was born in Mar 1859 in Wilkes County, , , North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Unknown Unknown. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Rebecca married James Wilburn Smith about 1888 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. James (son of Harden Smith and Sarah Adaline Pharr) was born on 4 Jul 1862 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Henry married Susan P. Estep about 1880. Susan was born in Jun 1864 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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]

Jesse married Catharine J. Fritts on 23 Apr 1882 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Catharine (daughter of Michael Ezekiel Treffenstead and Nancy Ann Reed) was born on 18 Jun 1865 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 18 Apr 1907 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Asa Shoun Cemetery, , Johnson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Place of birth is from her marriage license to George W. Thomas. The license stated that both of them were widows.

Mary married Mister Watson about 1894 in Ashe County, , , North Carolina. Mister was born about 1870 in North Carolina, , , . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Mary married George W. Thomas on 21 Aug 1897 in Washington County, , , Virginia. George was born in Feb 1840 in , Brunswick County, Virginia Colony, ; died before 1910 in Washington County, , , Virginia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Mary married Zechariah A. Greer about 1888 in North Carolina, , , . Zechariah was born on 27 May 1860 in Wilkes County, , , North Carolina; died on 6 Aug 1940 in Forsyth County, , , North Carolina; was buried in Blue Ridge Baptist Church Cemetery, , Ashe County, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Belva married James Monroe Church about 1908. James was born on 2 Dec 1886; died on 29 Jun 1970; was buried in Union Cemetery, , Loudoun County, Virginia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Henry married Gracie (Church) about 1922 in Wilkes County, , , North Carolina. Gracie was born about 1899 in Wilkes County, , , North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Jack was the first RFD mail carrier for Johnson County, TN.

John married Sara Fine "Sally" DeLoach on 21 Mar 1897 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Sara (daughter of Samuel Carter DeLoach and Martha Louisa Garrison) was born on 29 Jul 1874 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 17 Sep 1927 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; was buried in John Linville Church Farm, Campbell Hollow, Johnson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

William married Elvira V. Crane on 11 Dec 1905 in Wilkes County, , , North Carolina. Elvira was born about 1885 in Wilkes County, , , North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Martha attended Doeville School. It was a small school house which had
25 to 30 children and went from First Grade to Eighth Grade. The water
was carried from a well in a bucket and when one of the children needed
a drink, they would raise their hand and all used the same dipper.

Martha and Joe lived on a farm that was given to them by her
family.

Martha married Joseph Lincoln Stout on 16 Dec 1905 in Doeville, , , Tennessee. Joseph (son of Joseph Arney and Docia Ellen Campbell) was born on 14 Aug 1885 in Doeville, , Johnson County, Tennessee; died on 28 Sep 1976 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Elizabethton, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Information about this family comes from Debi Hopins .

James married Arrie Swift about 1902. Arrie (daughter of David Elkanah Swift and Sarafine (Swift)) was born on 23 Apr 1899 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 7 Jul 1973 in Irving, , Dallas County, Texas; was buried in Wilson Cemetery, , Johnson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

He was living with his daughter-in-law Flora Olive Church in the 1940 Washington County, TN Census.

James married Sarah (Church) about 1900 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Sarah was born about 1880 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died before 1940. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

“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.

Martha married John W. A. Arnold on 24 Feb 1897 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. John (son of John Arnold and Rachel E. Morefield) was born on 4 Mar 1874 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 19 Sep 1967 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Shoun Cemetery, , Johnson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

"Johnson County News," Thursday, July 24, 1947
MATILDA CHURCH MOODY
Matilda Church Moody, 55, was born May 11, 1892 and died July 18, 1947. About 35 years ago she married to Clint Moody. To this union were born two children: Mrs. Garrison Garland and Mrs. Ralph Danner.
She is survived by six sisters and one brother: Mrs. Martha Arnold, Mrs. Rebecca Tester, Mrs. Sarah Pierce, Mrs. Alice Whaley, Mrs. Bessie Garland, and Garfield Church. One brother, John Church, preceded her in death. The deceased is also survived by nine grandchildren and a host of friends.
Mrs. Moody was converted and joined the church 33 years ago.
Funeral was held July 21 with Rev. R. L. Painter and Rev. J. O. Jones officiating. Interment was in Shoun Cemetery at Doeville.

Matilda married Elijah Clinton Moody about 1910 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Elijah (son of Benjamin Moody, Sr. and Rhoda Hatton) was born about 1858 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Alice married Robert D. Tester on 25 Nov 1911 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Robert was born on 30 Mar 1843 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 23 Mar 1931 in Washington County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Alice married Henry McKinley Whaley on 21 Oct 1931 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Henry was born on 26 Dec 1900 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Sarah Edna Brewer. Sarah (daughter of Alexander L. Brewer and Susan Fritts) was born on 27 Jun 1898 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 24 Jul 1971 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Fritts Cemetery, , Johnson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Edna married Joseph Felix Hill about 1908 in Washington County, , , Virginia. Joseph was born on 17 Jan 1888 in Washington County, , , Virginia; died in May 1975 in Buckingham County, , , Virginia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

James married Minnie Ida Phillips about 1908 in Ashe County, , , North Carolina. Minnie was born in Jan 1886 in Ashe County, , , North Carolina; died on 25 Nov 1915 in Ashe County, , , North Carolina; was buried in Blue Ridge Baptist Church Cemetery, , Ashe County, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

James married Lillie C. (Greer) about 1917 in Caldwell County, , , North Carolina. Lillie was born about 1893 in North Carolina, , , . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

John married Estel Braid Wilcoxsen about 1917 in North Carolina, , , . Estel (daughter of Rev. Joseph H. Wilcoxen and Nancy A. Mikeal) was born on 30 Mar 1898 in Ashe County, , , North Carolina; died on 24 Feb 1918 in Ashe County, , , North Carolina; was buried in Blue Ridge Baptist Church Cemetery, , Ashe County, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

"Elizabethton Star," Monday, September 14, 1936
MRS. W. B. PLEASANT
Mrs. W. B. Pleasant, 39, who died yesterday at her home here after a two month's illness, were conducted this afternoon at 1:30 from the Second Baptist Church with the Rev. R. A. Cox officiating. Interment was in the Rambo Cemetery at Doeville in Johnson County.
Mrs. Pleasant was born March 11, 1897, at Doe Valley to J. L. and Sadie Church. On Sept. 19, 1914, she was married to Walter B. Pleasant. Five years ago they moved to Elizabethton, residing at 362 Doe Avenue.
Survivors are the husband, one daughter, Ruby; four sons, J. L. Pleasant, of the Hawaiian Islands; Walter B. Jr., Howard and an infant son, Sidney, two months old; five sisters, Mrs. L. M. Cress of Neva, Mrs. J. D. Ward of Butler, Mrs. W. J. Williams, Clinch, Va., Mrs. George H. Peters of Elizabethton, and Mrs. Wheeler Grindstaff of Butler.
Active pallbearers were F. Hodge, Hugh Mottern, Ivan Miller, Arthur Parson, Walter Hopkins, John Bellamy, Wheeler Oaks, and John Nelson.

Sanna married Walter Brownlow Pleasant on 19 Sep 1914 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Walter (son of William Henry Pleasant and Martha L. Howard) was born on 10 Mar 1896 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 21 Dec 1944 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Rambo Cemetery, , Johnson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Thelma married Lucas Nathaniel "Bud" Cress on 24 Dec 1927 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Lucas (son of Robert Lafette Cress and Calonia Ward) was born on 14 Jan 1896 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 23 Mar 1963 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Brown Cemetery, Pine Grove Baptist Church, Johnson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Grace married Wheeler Grindstaff about 1923 in , Giles County, Tennessee, . Wheeler (son of James Franklin Grindstaff and Bessie Wilson) was born about 1900 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Laura Peters - ELIZABETHTON
ELIZABETHTON — Mrs. Laura Church Peters, 94, 100 East K Street, Elizabethton, TN, died Thursday, February 3, 2005, in the Life Care Center of Elizabethton following an extended illness. A native of Johnson County, TN, she had resided in Carter County since 1929 and was the daughter of the late Jack L. and Sally Deloach Church. She was a former employee of North American Rayon Corporation, a former sales representative for Happy Valley Memorial Park and former Cafeteria Manager of Elizabethton High School. She was an active member of First Baptist Church of Elizabethton. She was preceded in death by her husband, George A. Peters, June 1978; five sisters, Sanna Pleasant, Thelma Cress, Grace Grindstaff, Eula Williams and Georgia Ward. Survivors include five daughters and three sons-in-law, Pat and Reuben Payne, Knoxville, TN, Sue and Harry Farthing, Elizabethton, TN, Kathy and Lawrence Nunamaker, Columbus, OH, Dottie Peters, Chattanooga, TN, and Janet Denny, Elizabethton, TN; nine grandchildren, Laura Payne, Susan Henson, Harry Farthing, April Holsclaw, Mark Jensen, Rachel Jensen, Christie Nunamaker, Lori West and Shanna Denny. Nine great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews also survive. Funeral service for Mrs. Laura Church Peters will be conducted at 2:00 P.M. Saturday, February 5, 2005, in the Sunset Chapel of Hathaway-Percy Funeral Home with Rev. Brent Seals officiating. Interment will follow the service in Happy Valley Memorial Park. Active pallbearers will be sons-in-law, grandsons and nephews. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 1:00-2:00 P.M. on Saturday prior to the service or at the homes of Sue and Harry Farthing or Janet Denny, at any time.

Laura married George A. Peters on 1 Aug 1936 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. George (son of George W. Peters and Alice L. "Allie" Smith) was born on 5 Mar 1911 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died in Jun 1978 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Eula married Jarvis Williams about 1925 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Jarvis was born about 1900. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Clarence married Irene M. Sampson on 29 Jun 1929 in Sullivan County, , , Tennessee. Irene was born about 1913 in , Brunswick County, Virginia Colony, . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Carl married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Was given a labotomy.

Zellie married David H. Reed about 1928. David (son of William M. Reed and Eliza Lavinia "Lizzie" Pierce) was born in 1904 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died in 1959; was buried in Elizabethton, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Innis married Neal Smith on 6 Oct 1928 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Neal (son of Samuel Smith and Isabel "Belle" Markland) was born on 13 Apr 1908; died on 28 Aug 1986 in , Giles County, Tennessee, ; was buried in Elizabethton, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

He was called Bud most of his life although in 1930 Johnson Co. census he is listed as Presley. PFC U.S. Army World War II. (Ensor), CAUSE OF DEATH: Cancer

Family/Spouse: Viola Jeanette Hatfield. Viola was born on 8 Jun 1917; died on 8 Sep 1979 in , Giles County, Tennessee, ; was buried in Elizabethton, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Mrs. Wanda Stout Arnold, 84, 436 Pine Orchard Road, Butler died Monday, October 30, 2006 in the Bristol Regional Medical Center.

A native of Johnson County, she was a daughter of the late Joseph and Martha Smith Stout. She was a homemaker. Mrs. Arnold was a member of the Little Doe Baptist Church and the Golden Circle Sunday School Class. She was preceded in death by her husband, Stansell Arnold, April 3, 1999 and by five Sisters and One Brother.

Survivors include Three Daughters: Shirley Wright Pierce and her husband Sonny Pierce, Elizabethton, Maxine Corum, Mountain City and Brenda Reece and her husband, Roland Reece, Hampton. Two Sons & Daughters-In-Law: Ross and Carolyn Arnold, Mountain City and Roy & Mary Arnold, Butler, Six Grandchildren, Three Great Grandchildren, Several Nieces & Nephews.

Funeral Services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Wednesday in Memorial Funeral Chapel with Her Grandson Rev. Eric Wright officiating assisted by Rev. Kreg Smith. Interment will follow in the Ensor Cemetery. Music will be provided by Dale Williams, Soloist. Active Pallbearers who are requested to assemble at the funeral home at 1:50 pm Wednesday will be: Kenneth Clawson, Tom Corum, Chris Corum, David Arnold, Kenneth Amold, Eric Wright, Ray Stout and Willis "Bud" Amold. Honorary Pallbearers will be Darrell Stout, Barry Pleasant, Bob Snyder, Glen Shupe, Paul Deloach, Dr. Doug Green and Elwood Amold. The family would like to express a special "Thank You" to the Staff of Life Care Center and Dr. Vivian Clark for all their love and care shown to Mrs. Arnold. Also to the Golden Circle Sunday School Class of Little Doe Baptist Church. The family will receive friends from 12:30 to 2 p.m. Wednesday in the funeral home. The family will also receive friends at her residence.

Alice married Stancill Arthur Arnold about 1935 in , Giles County, Tennessee, . Stancill (son of General Grant Arnold and Cora I. Davis) was born on 1 Oct 1915 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 3 Apr 1999 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Ensor Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Mae was married at 15. The cow was dry and Mae helped her mom with it.
Grannie thought Mae went out back but Mae and Hass slipped away and
eloped. Mae and Hass met in Carter Co. at Midway School. (Grannie
Stout to Mom)
She had a hysterectomy at 26.

DELOACH, Lucy Mae
“Elizabethton Star,” Wednesday, January 18, 1950
MRS. LUCY MAE DELOACH
Funeral services for Mrs. Lucy Mae DeLoach, 22, who died in Detroit, Michigan Sunday morning, will be conducted at the Dungan Chapel Church Thursday at 10:00 a.m. with the Rev. J. R. Brooks and the Rev. C. Y. Elkins officiating.
Burial will be in the Ensor Cemetery.
Active pallbearers will be selected from friends at the services.
Flower bearers will be Fannie Timbs, Addie Hurley, Mary White, Naloma Peters, Geneva Timbs, Beulah Stout, Earell Arnold, Betty Bishop, Mary Alice Hodge and Margaret Street.
She is survived by her husband Dana Hasvard DeLoach; one son, William Paul DeLoach and one daughter, Martha Janet DeLoach, both of the home; her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Joe Stout of Route 5, Elizabethton; one brother, William Stout of Route 5, Elizabethton; and five sisters, Mrs. Cassie Smith, Mrs. Lona Reed, Mrs. Cammilla Arnold and Mrs. Patsy Long all of Route 5, Elizabethton, and Mrs. Wanda Arnold of Route 1, Doeville.
The body was taken to the home of her parents this afternoon from the chapel of the Tetrick Funeral Home.

Died:
Johnson County News, Mountain City, TN, Thursday, Jan. 5, 1950, page 1

Jan. 20: Funeral for MRS. LUCY DeLOACH, was conducted Thursday at 10 a.m. at Dungan Chapel Church, with Rev. J. R. Brooks and REv. D. Y. Elkins officiating. Burial was at Ensor cemetery.

Survivors include the husband, Dana DeLOACH, a daughter, Martha Janet, and one son, Paul; her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Joe STOUT, Rte. 5, Elizabethton; one brother, William STOUT, Rte. 5 by five sisters, Mrs. Cassie SMITH, Mrs. Lona REED, Mrs. Cammilla ARNOLD, and Mrs. Pansy LONG, all of Rte. 3, Elizabethton; and Mrs. Wanda ARNOLD, Rte. 1, Doeville.

Lucy married Dana Hasvird DeLoach on 26 Apr 1939 in Doeville, , Johnson County, Tennessee. Dana (son of Roscoe Conklin DeLoach and Estella Jeanette Grindstaff) was born on 9 Apr 1917 in Doeville, , Johnson County, Tennessee; died on 24 Apr 1990 in Farmington Hills, , , Michigan; was buried on 29 Apr 1990 in Elizabethton, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Milton Arnold. Milton was born on 14 Nov 1922; died on 25 Jan 1990 in , Giles County, Tennessee, ; was buried in Elizabethton, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Pansy married Carl Winters Long on 25 Sep 1949. Carl was born on 2 Oct 1915; died on 27 Nov 1979 in Elizabethton, , , Tennessee; was buried in Elizabethton, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

David Church Sr. - MOUNTAIN CITY
MOUNTAIN CITY — David A. Church Sr., age 82, of 1710 Swift Hollow Road, Mountain City, Tennessee, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, August 17, 2004, at his residence following a lengthy illness. A native of Johnson County, he was born March 26, 1922, to the late James and Arrie Swift Church. In addition to his parents, David was preceded in death by two sons, David A. Church Jr. and Dennis M. Church. He was married a number of years to the late Lois S. Church. He was a farmer and had also retired from Burlington Industries. David was a member, for a number of years, of the Johnson County Rescue Squad. He loved to watch wildlife and get together with his family and friends. He was a member of Dewey Church of Christ. David was an Army Veteran, having served in World War II. David is survived by two sons, Bob Church and wife, Helen, of Nashville, Tennessee, and John Church, of Mountain City, Tennessee; five sisters, Marjorie Church, Stella Smiley, Eva June Hedge, Lois Gurney, all of Mountain City, Tennessee, and Della Mae Magnus, of Saskatchewan, Canada; three grandchildren, Michelle Bassett, David Church, both of California, and Chris Church, of Nashville, Tennessee. Several nieces, nephews and a number of friends in the Doe Valley Community also survive. Funeral Services for David will be held at 8:00 p.m. Thursday, August 19, 2004, from the Hux-Lipford Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. David Henson to officiate.

David married Lois Beatrice Shoun about 1943 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Lois (daughter of Henry Grady Shoun and Trula J. Garland) was born on 22 Apr 1923 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 19 May 1998 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina; was buried in Wilson Cemetery, , Johnson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

MOUNTAIN CITY — Marjorie Church, age 79, of Mountain City, Tennessee, went home to be with her Lord on Tuesday, September 28, 2010, at her residence.

She was born in Johnson County, Tennessee on December 13, 1930, to the late James Calvin and Arrie Swift Church. In addition to her parents, Marjorie was preceded in death by two sisters: Anna Pearl Miller and June Hedger; and two brothers: David Church and Claude Church.

Marjorie volunteered at Children's Bible Ministries for several years. She was a member of Colonial Hills Baptist Church of Atlanta, Georgia, and attended First Baptist Church of Mountain City. She loved her Lord and was a faithful servant to Him.

Marjorie is survived by sisters: Lois Gurney Long and husband, H Long, Stella Smiley, all of Mountain City, Tennessee, and Della Mae Magnus and husband, Ervin, of Saskatchewan, Canada; and several nieces and nephews.

The funeral service will be conducted at 6:00 p.m. Wednesday, September 29, 2010, from the Mountain City Funeral Home with Pastor Ricky Campbell and Dave Johnson (Director of CBM Camp) to officiate. Music will be under the direction of Pastor Ricky Campbell, Mr. Ralph Howard and Mr. Allen Mitchell.

Private interment will be in Wilson Cemetery.

A very special thank you to Marjorie's niece, Mary Jane Clay and to Sue Welch and to all of Marjorie's family, friends and neighbors for all of their loving care.

Memorials may be made to Children's Bible Ministries, P.O. Box 188, Watauga, Tennessee 37694.

Notes:

Stella Rhea Smiley, age 87, went home to be with her Lord on Thursday, February 27, 2020 at her home at Governor’s Bend in Erwin, TN.

She was born in Johnson County, TN on November 23, 1932 to the late James Calvin and Arrie Swift Church. In addition to her parents, Stella was preceded in death by her husband, James “Jim” Smiley; twin sister, Nella Faye; other sisters, Marjorie Church, Anna Pearl Miller, June Hedger; brothers, David Church and Claude Church.

Stella’s main goal in life was to take as many souls to heaven with her as she could. Along with being a servant to God, she loved to travel. During her many travels, she had the opportunity to visit the Holy Lands twice. Also, in her endeavor to spread the gospel she loved to teach Sunday school, which she did for 26 years, sing in the choir, and play the hand bells. As her memory began to fail her, she had a hard time remembering names so she began to call all women Miss America to make them feel good.

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Stella was an auxiliary member of the American Legion and VFW. She was also a devoted member of First Baptist Church and served as chaplain of the local branch of Gideons International Auxiliary. She always carried extra copies of the Gideon’s New Testament to enable herself to witness to others.

Those left to cherish her memories include her sisters, Lois Long and Della Mae Magnus; special friends, Buster and Peggy Brown, Sherry Orcutt, Ruth Brown; special niece, Mary Jane Clay, and her beloved dog, Dixie.

Stella and her two sisters were some of the first campers of CBM Ministries in Tennessee. Stella graduated from Southern Bible College and continued to be instrumental in the continuation of CBM ministries.

The family will receive friends from 2:00-4:00 p.m. on Sunday, March 1, 2020 at First Baptist Church. A funeral service will follow at 4:00 p.m. with Pastor Ricky Campbell officiating. A graveside service and burial will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, March 2, 2020 at Wilson Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Terry Jordan, Jerry Jordan, Danny Cullop, Eric Cullop, Joseph Tipton, and Buster Brown. Honorary pallbearers will be the nurses of Caris Hospice, Zanya, Barbara, Jessica, Rachel, and Carol.

John married Bertha Vertie Shaw on 4 Mar 1924 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Bertha (daughter of Thomas Gaston Shaw and Martha Ellen Forrester) was born about 1902 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Herbert married Flora Olive "Ollie' Hall about 1928. Flora was born about 1908. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Lonnie married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

ARNOLD, Emerson
“The Tomahawk,” August 9, 1961
Emerson Arnold...
...60, Toughkenamon, Pa., died Thursday morning. He was a member of Little Doe Baptist Church.
Surviving are six sons, George Arnold, Neva, Jesse Arnold, of Avondale, Pa., Edgar Arnold of Toughkenamon, Pa., Coy Arnold, Kennett Square, Pa., John Henry Arnold, Toughkenamon, Pa., and Bruce Rhea Arnold of Toughkenamon, Pa.
Three daughters, Mrs. Mary Nell Johnson, Avondale, Mrs. Venia Mae Manuel, Toughkenamon, and Mrs. Marie Nichols of Topeka, Kansas. Also twenty grandchildren, the father, John Arnold of Mountain City, a brother, Eugene Arnold, Johnson City, and a sister, Mrs. Lisia Walker, Mountain City.
Funeral services were held at 2:00 p.m. at the Little Doe Baptist Church with Rev. G. Blackburn and Rev. Paul Dyson in charge.
Interment in Shoun cemetery.
Hill Funeral Home in charge.

Emerson married Lula Belle Corum on 26 Jun 1923 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Lula was born about 1906 in Ashe County, , , North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Garfield married Belle Proffitt about 23 Nov 1921 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Belle was born about 1906. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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]

Raymond married Ena Richardson about 1929. Ena (daughter of Wheeler William Richardson and Mary Rebecca Estep) was born about 1908. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Lessie married Walter W. Walker about 1921. Walter was born about 1908; died about Mar 1968; was buried in Campbell Cemetery, , Johnson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Eugene married Annie M. Campbell on 18 May 1931 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Annie (daughter of Laura (Campbell)) was born about 1912; died on 30 Jun 1949 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Campbell Cemetery, , Johnson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Eugene married Winnie Ruth Smith about 1950 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Winnie (daughter of Lawson Lafayette Smith and Nancy Victoria Messimer) was born on 26 Jun 1911 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 24 Apr 2008 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Monte Vista Memorial Park, , Washington County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Flossie married Lynnwood Garrison Garland on 13 Sep 1924 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Lynnwood (son of William Hector Garland and Mary Lucinda Walker) was born on 22 May 1903 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 6 Jan 1994 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Rock Springs Baptist Church Cemetery, , Johnson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Elva married Floyd Joseph Forrester on 7 Apr 1929 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Floyd (son of Thomas Forrester and Sarah Alice Proffitt) was born on 7 Jun 1898 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 18 Apr 1966. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Ella Mae Hall. Ella (daughter of McKinley "Mack" Hall and Emma Mae Hammons) was born on 3 Jul 1932 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 24 Apr 1989 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; was buried in William M. Hammons Cemetery, , Johnson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Richard married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Living. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Sidney E. Pleasant Sr., 76, of Cocoa, FL, passed away on Sunday, March 31, 2013, in the Wuesthoff Hospital in Rockledge, Florida.

Mr. Pleasant was born in Carter County, TN, but had lived in Florida since October of 1960. He was the son of the late Walter B. Pleasant Sr. and Sana Church Pleasant. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by three brothers, Walter B. Pleasant Jr., William H. Pleasant and Jack L. Pleasant; and one sister, Ruby Pleasant Moore.

Mr. Pleasant was a retired police sergeant and was a U.S. Navy veteran, having served in the Korean Conflict. He was a member of Clearlake Baptist Church in Cocoa, FL.

Survivors include his wife, Velma L. Sheffield Pleasant, of the home; two sons, Sidney E. Pleasant II, and John Pleasant and wife, Donna,, all of Cocoa, FL; one granddaughter, Sydney E. Pleasant, Cocoa, FL; and a special brother-in-law, Ken Sheffield and wife, Cathy, Morristown, TN. Several nieces and nephews also survive.

The committal and entombment service for Mr. Pleasant will be conducted at 2:00 PM on Tuesday, April 9, 2013, in the Mausoleum of Peace at Happy Valley Memorial Park with Mr. Gerald Holly, Minister, officiating. Military honors will be accorded by the Carter County Honor Guard.

Friends may visit the family at the residence of Charles "Dude" LaPorte at anytime.

Sidney married Velma Louise Sheffield on 8 Apr 1960 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Velma (daughter of Rev. John Washington Sheffield and Maud R. Combs) was born about 1940 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 3 Oct 2016 in Brevard County, , , Florida; was buried in Happy Valley Memorial Park, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Sgt. Major Jack Church Cress (Retired), age 82, passed away on Saturday December 20, 2014, at Hillview Health Care Center, Elizabethton, TN, with his family by his side.
Jack was born October 29, 1932, the son of the late L.N. (Bud) and Thelma Church Cress of Neva, TN. He was preceded in death by brothers, Clarence and Robert Cress; and a great-grandson, Shawn Wills.
Jack was retired from the United States Army after serving 21 years of service. He was very proud to be a solider and served his country with pride. Sergeant Major Cress served in the Korean and Vietnam War and also served in Desert Storm. He was stationed at Fort Jackson, S.C., Okinawa and Sendai, Japan, Hawaii, Germany, Presidio, San Francisco California, Fort McPherson, Ga., Fort Campbell and Fort Knox KY, and Fort Smith Arkansas. Jack was one of 18 soldiers that were sent from California to the 101st Airborne Division of Fort Campbell, KY, to set up the first Data Processing Center Army wide.
Jack worked for Smith-Higgins Company in Johnson City as a Data-Processing manager for 10 years after retiring from the Army. He served Johnson County as purchasing agent for 5 years. The past 30 years Jack was self-employed as a tax preparer and book keeper.
Jack was a member of Vaught's Gap Baptist Church for 42 years, where he held the office of Deacon and Sunday school teacher.
Jack is survived by his wife of 62 years, Charlotte Mink Cress, who lovingly cared for Jack and remained by his side throughout his lengthy illness; daughters: Katherine Lowman (Bob), Richmond, VA, Pamella Johnson (Rex), Elizabethton, TN, and Perriann Stanley (Jerry), Mountain City, TN; one sister, Margaret Cress, Mountain City, TN; four brothers: Joe Mack Cress, Mountain City, TN, John Cress, Morristown, TN, James Cress Midlothian, VA, and Sam Cress of Mountain City, TN; 11 grandchildren; and 16 great-grandchildren.
Jack's family would like to thank the staff of Hillview Health Care Center for the excellent care he received. A special thanks to Nurse Penny Bradley who always made him smile.
The family will receive friends from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Tuesday, December 23, 2014, at Mountain City Funeral Home (Mountain City, TN) with the funeral service to follow at 7:00 p.m. with Brother Noah Broughton from Nancy, Kentucky, to officiate. Bro. Broughton was Jack's pastor in Fort Knox, KY, in 1968 and has remained a longtime friend. Music will be provided by Jack's grandchildren, Nikki Campbell, Monica Hardin, Bridgett Simpson and Garrett Johnson. Active pallbearers will be Jerry Stanley, Rex Johnson, Bob Lowman, Jason Lowman, Jared Lowman, Garrett Johnson and Joe Winebarger. Honorary pallbearers will be Louis Gump, Harold Garland, Fred Mayfield and Tony Fowler.
A private family committal service with Military Honors conducted by the Johnson County Honor Guard will be held Friday December 26, 2014, at Mountain Home National Cemetery.

Jack married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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John Herbert Cress, 81, of Morristown, went home to be with Jesus, Wednesday, April 3, 2019 at Morristown Hamblen Healthcare System. He was a former native of Johnson County, TN.; spent 26 years in Richmond, Va.; He was born on December 7, 1937 to the late L.N. "Bud" Cress and Thelma Church Cress. He was a retired cabinet maker and architectural wood work. He was a member of Central Baptist Church in Morristown; he was ordained as a deacon at Falling Creek Baptist Church in Richmond, Va.; a member of Morristown Lodge 231 F& AM. He was a past master of Chesterfield Lodge 161 in Richmond, VA. He was a member of the Hamblen Chapter 31 Order of the Eastern Star. Past patron of Chesterfield Chapter 139 in Richmond, VA. He was also a 32nd degree Mason. John was a veteran of the US Army with the 1st Armored Division. He is preceded in death by his parents L.N. and Thelma Church Cress; wife Jewel P. Cress; three brothers, Clarence, Robert and Sgt. Major Jack C. Cress all of Mountain City, TN; and a sister-in-law Lois Horne Cress also of Mountain City, TN.

He is survived by a step-daughter Janice Rach of Short Pump, VA; a sister Margaret Cress, Mountain City, TN; brothers, Joe Cress, Sam (Anne) Cress, of Mountain City, TN, James (Dorothy) Cress of Chesterfield, VA; sister-in-law, Charlotte Cress; one nephew Steven Cress of Charlotte, NC; nieces, Katherine Lowman, Midlothian, VA, Pamella Johnson, Elizabethton, TN, Perriann Stanley, Mountain City, TN and Karen Sullivan of Mechanicsville, VA.

John married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Jack Dean Grindstaff, 83, Johnson City passed away Monday, December 10, 2012, in the Franklin Woods Community Hospital.

A native of Johnson County, he was a son of the late Wheeler G. and Grace Church Grindstaff. He had lived a number of years in Carter County before moving to Johnson City about 20 years ago.

He was a retired Truck Driver for Inland Container. Mr. Grindstaff was a member of the Mountain View Baptist Church, Johnson City.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a son: Steven Grindstaff, June 16, 2011; by two brothers: Lowell Grindstaff and his wife, Pauline, and Howard Grindstaff; and a sister and her husband: Pansy & Ed Greer.

Survivors include his wife of 63 years: Geraldine Scalf Grindstaff; A Daughter & Son-in-Law: Jackie & Judge Pippin, Knoxville; A Brother: Doug Grindstaff, Johnson City; Four Grandchildren: Stephen Pippin, Seth Pippin and his wife, Mallery, Jordan Dean Grindstaff and John Goodwin; Several nieces & nephews, includeing two special nieces: Ann Fortner and Sandy.

Graveside Services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Thursday, December 13, 2012, in Happy Valley Memorial Park with his son-in-law, Judge Pippin, officiating. Burial will follow the service.

Friends may also visit at the residence at anytime.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the donor's favorite charity.

Jack married Geraldine Scalf about 1950 in , Giles County, Tennessee, . Geraldine (daughter of Rhudy ScalfScalf and Maggie Alford) was born about 1933 in Sullivan County, , , Tennessee; died on 25 Mar 2018 in Knox County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Happy Valley Memorial Park, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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JOHNSON CITY - Boyd H.”Toot” Ward, 78, Johnson City went home to be with the Lord on Friday, July 9, 2021 in the Sycamore Shoals Hospital. Boyd was preceded in death by his parents: John David & Georgia Church Ward. He was a 1962 graduate of Johnson County High School. He was a retired Textile Supervisor. Boyd was a member of Rock Springs Baptist Church.

Survivors include his son: Anthony Todd Ward. A Brother & Sister-in-Law: Bobby J. & Shelby Ward, Johnson City.

Graveside Service will be conducted at 2 p.m. Friday, July 16, 2021 in the Rock Springs Cemetery, Butler with the Rev. Wayne Cole officiating. Pallbearers will be selected from family and friends.

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Living. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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ELIZABETHTON - Charles Mack "Pup" Smith, 81, of Elizabethton, went Home to be with His Lord on Saturday morning, July 13, 2019 from the Johnson City Medical Center, after a brief illness. He was born in Elizabethton, Tennessee to the late Neal and Cassie Smith and preceded in death by one brother Ross Smith.

Charles graduated from Unaka High School class of 1956 and attended Milligan College. He served his country in the United States Army. He was employed for 40 years at Raytheon Missile Systems in Bristol as a Senior Industrial Engineer.

He was a very faithful member of New Liberty Free Will Baptist Church serving as a Trustee for over 50 years during which times he led several church building projects. He was the President of Blevins Cemetery for over 30 years.

Pup has so many friends because he never met a stranger. He always initiated the conversation and was genuinely interested in others more than himself. Whether Bojangles, Walmart, or riding his bicycle up the highway, he always found time to stop, talk, and say something encouraging or funny to everyone who crossed his path. His little burgundy truck would often block the road when he stopped to talk to his many friends and neighbors.

Pup's greatest success and first priority besides his faith was his family. He was always very involved in their lives creating countless memories and wonderful stories for them to cherish. His sense of humor and youthful spirit kept his family and friends laughing and encouraged. Pup lived a legacy by example of how to be a father and grandfather and was in the background of every major event involving his children and grandchildren. Pup showed us how to live out a legacy of faith, family, and fun!

Pup was quick to recognize his blessings and always said there was no place better than Stoney Creek. He especially loved spending time on the farm and enjoyed watching his family spend time together there. God blessed Pup to live out his life exactly as he wished by allowing him to do what he loved and spend his last days with his family, church family, and riding on his red Massey-Ferguson tractor.

Pup was an incredible husband to his loving wife of 59 – ½ years, Vera Hardin Smith. He was the proud father of two daughters and sons-in-laws: Vickie and Kenny Greer, and Gina and Randy Johnson.

Pup's pride and joy was his five grandchildren: Wes Greer and wife Mandy, Aaron Greer and wife Julie, Megan Harsh and husband Lance, Natalie Wright and husband Jeremy, Andy Johnson and fiancé Sydney Hayes.

Pup was blessed to enjoy, love, and spoil his great-grandchildren: Riley Greer, Hadley Greer, Neil Harsh, William Greer, and Lucas Wright.

He is survived by two sisters: Kathleen White, Floy Grindstaff and husband Dean. Two brothers: Billy Smith and Lynn Smith and wife Lisa. Sister-in-laws: Georgia Ellis and Karen Hardin. Two Brother-in-laws: Donald Hardin and wife Carol, David "Doug" Hardin and wife Danette. Several nieces, nephews, and cousins survive.

A service to honor and celebrate the incredible life of Charles Mack "Pup" Smith will be conducted at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday , July 16, 2019 at New Liberty Free Will Baptist Church with Pastor Randy Johnson, Pastor Bill Greer, and Pastor Ray Colbaugh officiating. Singing and Music will be provided by his children and grandchildren. The family will receive friends from 4:00 until 6:30pm Tuesday at New Liberty Free Will Baptist Church prior to the service.

The graveside service will be conducted at 10:00am on Wednesday, July 17, 2019 at the Blevins Cemetery on Liberty Hollow Road with Pastor Nick Colbaugh officiating. Active pallbearers will be Wes Greer, Aaron Greer, Andy Johnson, Riley Greer, Lance Harsh, Jeremy Wright, and special neighbor Frank Peters. Family and friends will assemble at Memorial Funeral Chapel at 9:15am Wednesday to go in procession to the cemetery.

Honorary pallbearers will be Pup's Church Family, Trustees, and Deacons at New Liberty Free Will Baptist Church, Church Family at Valley Forge Free Will Baptist Church, Trustees of Blevins Cemetery, Shona Lowe, Mike McCloud, Bill Richardson, Leonard Lewis, Curt and Melinda Gentry, Darrell Byrd, Randy Pearce, Steve Harsh, Eric Wright, Jerry Hayes, Randy Greear, Randy Hardin, A.D. "Sonny" Fletcher, Unaka High School Class of 1956, former co-workers, and his good neighbors.

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Died of Strep throat

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ELIZABETHTON - Earl Stout, age 81, of Elizabethton, Tennessee passed away on Tuesday, August 17, 2021 at Life Care Center of Gray. He was the son of William and Viola Stout. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by two brothers, Roy Stout and Gene Stout; and a daughter, Linda Stout.

Earl is survived by his wife, Janice Stout, of the home; and a son, Darrell Stout, also of the home; and one brother, Jerry Stout and wife Mytoka of Elizabethton.

No formal visitation will be conducted at either the funeral home or the home. The graveside will be private at Happy Valley Memorial Park with Jerry Stout presiding.

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CATAWBA - Dearl "Gene" Stout, 59, of Robert Martin Road, Catawba, passed away Tuesday, May 16, 2006, at his residence. Born May 21, 1946, in Carter County, Tenn., he was the son of the late William "Bud" Stout and Viola Hatfield Stout. He worked 33 years for Southern Furniture Co. In addition to his parents, a brother, Dean Stout, preceded him in death. He is survived by his wife of 39 years, Nina Campbell Stout of the home; two sons, William Gene Stout and wife, Loretta, and Joey Stout and wife, Lisa, all of Sherrills Ford; three daughters, Ann Caskey and husband, Terry "Mick," of Newton, Lois Propst and husband, Kenneth, of Hickory and "Charlie" Rinehardt and husband, Greg, of Startown; two brothers, the Rev. Jerry Stout and Earl Stout, both of Elizabethton, Tenn.; a goddaughter, Audra "Sissy" Smith of Connelly Springs; five granddaughters; three grandsons; a great-granddaughter; four nephews; and a niece. The funeral service will be held Saturday, May 20, 2006, at 2 p.m. at Burke Mortuary Chapel in Newton, with the Rev. Jerry Stout officiating. Burial will follow in Catawba Memorial Park in Hickory.

Dearl married Nina Gail Campbell about 1967. Nina was born on 9 Oct 1941 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 21 Jan 2021 in Catawba County, , , North Carolina; was buried in Catawba Memorial Park, , Catawba County, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Shirley Wright Pierce, 80, of Elizabethton, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, May 16, 2019, in Charlottesville, Va. Shirley was born in Johnson County, Tenn., to the late Stansell Arthur Arnold and Alice Wanda Ruth Stout Arnold. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her first husband, Eugene Wright.
Shirley was a loving, Christian wife, mother and grandmother and was a member of Centerview Church of Christ. She had worked as an administrative assistant and enjoyed dancing, spending time with her family and friends and going to eat at Joe's Crab Shack.
Those left to cherish her memory include her husband, Sonny E. Pierce, of the home; her son, Eric Wright and wife Leisa of Elizabethton; her stepson, Christopher Julian Pierce, also of Elizabethton; her grandchildren, Jeremy Wright and wife Natalie, Jonathan Wright and Robert Allen Pierce, all of Elizabethton, and Keisha Ann Pierce of Nashville; her great-grandson, Luke Wright of Elizabethton; and her brothers and sisters, Ross Arnold and wife Carolyn and Maxine Corum, all of Mountain City, and Brenda Reece and husband Roland and Roy Arnold and wife Mary, all of Butler. Several nieces and nephews also survive.
A service to celebrate the life of Shirley Wright Pierce will be conducted at 7 p.m. Monday, May 20, in the Chapel of Peace at Tetrick Funeral Home, Elizabethton, with Mr. David Irick and Mr. Roby Ellis, ministers, officiating. The family will receive friends in the funeral home chapel from 5 to 7 p.m. Monday, or at the residence at any time. The graveside service will be conducted at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday, May 21, in the Ensor Cemetery. Honorary pallbearers will be her grandchildren and her nieces and nephews.

Family/Spouse: Steve Grady. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Eugene Wright. Eugene was born on 16 Oct 1932; died on 19 Jul 1984 in Elizabethton, , Carter County, Tennessee; was buried in Elizabethton, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Runs a gift shop and movie theatre.

Family/Spouse: Ray ???. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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ELIZABETHTON — Carla Jean Reece, 60 Elizabethton, went home to be with her Lord Tuesday July 19, 2011, in the Ivy Hall Nursing Home.

A native of Carter County, she was a daughter of the late Carl W. and Pansy Nell Stout Long. Carla was a 1969 graduate of Unaka High School. She was formerly employed as a Vocational Aide at Unaka High School and also at the Hunter First Baptist Day Care in the after school program.

Carla was a member of the Lynn Valley Baptist Church. She loved to read, also read the Bible and loved her family.

Survivors include Two Daughters & Sons-In-law: Kristie and Matt Carr and Cindy & Michael Carlock, all of Elizabethton; Two Granddaughters: Mattie Carr and Hannah Carlock; A sister & brother-in-law: Peggy & Terry Morrell, Charlotte, North Carolina; A brother & sister-in-law: Carl & Barbara Long, Elizabethton; Her special nieces & nephews; Her ex-husband and friend, Dwight Reece; Her best friend and canine companion, "Precious."

Funeral Services will be conducted at 7 p.m. Saturday in Memorial Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Dennis Wilson officiating.

Graveside Service and Interment will be at 2 p.m. Sunday, July 24, 2011, in the Ensor Cemetery. Music will be provided by Barbara Long. Active Pallbearers, who are requested to assemble at the funeral home at 1:15 p.m. Sunday, will be: Matt Carr, Carl Long, Andrew Long, Terry Morrell, Adam Asher, Dave Asher, Herbie Adams and Patrick Nave. Honorary Pallbearers will be Her Church Family, her special cousins and her good friends and neighbors.

The family would like to express a special "Thank You" to the Staff & Employees of Ivy Hall Nursing Home for their excellent love and care of our mother and also her special friends for their many visits.

Carla married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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John Henry Church, age 70, of Fletcher, NC passed away, Wednesday, November 2, 2016 at Charles George VA Medical Center of Ashville, NC. He was born September 23, 1946 to the late David Allen Church and Lois Shoun Church. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by grandparents: Grady and Trula Shoun and Jim and Arrie Church and three brothers: Robert, David Jr. and Dennis Church. He was a member of Bethany Baptist Church. He was a Navy Veteran and served in Vietnam and was discharged in 1970.He also loved fishing.

He is survived by daughter, Michele and husband George Bassett of Buellton, California, son, John David and wife Sunday Church of Laguna Hills, California; grandchildren: George III and Sam Bassett of Buellton, CA; Special aunt and uncle, Lois and H. Long, of Mountain City, TN; aunts: Stella Smiley of Erwin, TN, Della Mae Magnus of Regina Sask, Canada; Very Special Cousin, Mary Jane Clay, Erwin TN and nephew, Chris Church, of Nashville TN.

Funeral Service will be conducted Saturday November 5, 2016 at 2:00 p.m. from Eastside Memory Chapel of Hux-Lipford Funeral Home with Rev. Gale Hartley officiating. Military honors will be accorded by Johnson County Honor Guard. Burial will follow in Wilson Cemetery. Honaray Pallbearers will be: Paul Arnold, H. Long, Tim Mikulik and the staff of Becky's Rest Home and Charles George VA Medical Center.

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David Allen Church, Jr. "Jerry", age 53, of Pedro Shoun Road, Mountain City, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, June 17, 2004 at his residence after a lengthy illness. He was born in Banner Elk, NC, but lived most of his life in Johnson County. He was born October 21, 1950 to David Allen Church, Sr. of Mountain City and the late Lois Shoun Church. He was also preceded in death by a brother Dennis Chuch. Jerry was a graduate of Johnson County High School and worked as a correctional officer at the North East Correctional Center. Jerry was also a Vietnam Veteran, having served in the U. S. Marines and attended Bethany Baptist Church. He loved collecting pipes, collecting coins and going metal detecting. Surviving are his father, David Allen Church, Sr. of Mountain City; two brothers: Bob Church and wife Helen of Nashville, TN and John Church of Dallas, TX; two nephews: David and Chris and a niece, Michelle. Funeral services for Jerry will be held at 1 p. m. Monday from Hux-Lipford Funeral Home Chapel. Rev. David Henson will officiate. Burial will be in the Wilson Cemetery following the services. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p. m. Sunday from the funeral home. At other times, the family will be at the home of his father, at 1710 Swift Hollow Road, Mountain City. Memorial donations may be made to St. Jude's Hospital.

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ELIZABETHTON – Ethel Church Tolley, 81, Elizabethton, went home to be with her Lord on Tuesday, October 13, 2009.

She was born in Mountain City, Tenn., to the late Herbert Cross and Flora Olive Hall Church. She had lived in Carter County for several years.

Ethel impacted the loves of many people by her respectful nature and was a loving daughter, wife, mother and grandmother. Mrs. Tolley was a member of the Happy Valley Church of Jesus Christ.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, William Matthew Tolley; and children, Norma Jean Cox, Emma Dean Tolley and Terry A. Tolley.

She is survived by three Daughters: Barbara J. Gould and husband, Bob, of Elizabethton, Teresa A. Tolley, of Johnson City, and Jacqueline R. Birchfield and husband, Donald, of Bluff City; One Sister: Cledith Perkins and husband, Ed, of Mountain City; Two Brothers: A.G. Church and wife, Joyce, of Johnson City, and Walter R. Church and wife, Sharon, of Butler; 14 grandchildren; 10 great grandchildren; and two great great grandchildren. Several loving nieces and nephews also survive.

Memorial Services will be conducted at 8 p.m. Thursday in the Happy Valley Church of Jesus Christ with Pastor Donny Reagan and Bro. Darrell Ward officiating.

Graveside Service and Interment will be at 11 a.m. Friday in the Washington County Memory Gardens. Music will be provided by her church family. Pallbearers will be her grandsons.

Marjorie married William Matthew Tolley about 1946. William (son of William Bert Tolley and Sudie Mae Carroll) was born on 25 Jul 1926 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee; died in Feb 1979 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Washington County Memory Gardens, , Washington County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Cledith Bland Church Perkins, age 87, passed away Friday, January 5, 2018, from natural causes at her residence in Mountain City, Tennessee. Mrs. Perkins was married to Eddie E. Perkins who passed away February 4, 2017. They were married August 29, 1948, nearly 69 years. They were both members of First Freewill Baptist Church, Mountain City, Tennessee.

Cledith was born on March 29, 1930, in Johnson County, Tennessee, to the late Herbert Cross and Flora Olive Hall Church. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two sons: Gary and Terry Perkins, two grandsons; Travis Dwight Curd and Eddie Mack Perkins; six brothers: Edward James Church of Michigan, A. G. Church of Johnson City, Tennessee, Glenn Willis Church, Douglas J. Church, Ronnie Lee Church, and Junior Church of Mountain City, Tennessee; and four sisters: Marjorie Ethel Church Tolley, Johnson City; Nell Church Pealer, of Johnson City; Belle Church, and Connie Marie Church Osborne of Mountain City, Tennessee.

Those left to cherish her memory is a daughter, Sharon Fritz and husband Jim of Knoxville, Tennessee; three sons: Larry Perkins and wife Carol, Jerry Perkins, and Perry Perkins all of Mountain City, Tennessee; a brother Walter Reid Church of Butler, Tennessee. She has eleven grandchildren, eighteen great grandchildren, and nine great great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.

Cledith's greatest love was her family. Being a homemaker was a fulfilling occupation for her. The highlight of Mrs. Perkins day in recent months was a visit from her great grandchildren who rushed to her with hugs and kisses. Cledith also enjoyed working in her vegetable garden, quilting when possible, and going for joy rides with family and friends. Before she became so ill, she enjoyed shopping and going out to eat.

Funeral services for Cledith Perkins will be conducted on Tuesday, January 9, 2018, at 8:00 p.m. from the First Freewill Baptist Church with Rev. Greg Poe and Rev. Daniel Jones officiating.

The family will receive friends from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. prior to the funeral service.

Graveside service and interment will be held on Wednesday, January 10, 2018, at 11:00 a.m. from the Pleasant Grove Baptist Church Cemetery. Everyone is asked to assemble at the cemetery at 10:45 a.m. prior to the service.

Pallbearers will be nephew Tony Church; nephew Chuck Seminski, nephew Billy Reid Fletcher, Kenneth Rowman, Jett Arnold, and Johnny Arnold.

Honorary Pallbearers are: brother Walter Church, nephew Jim Tester, nephew Mark Hughes, son-in-law Jim Fritz, Jack Arnold, and Jordan Farthing.

The family want to extend a special appreciation to Ginger Peters, Jenny Barry, Cindy Church, Jordan Farthing, and many other Silver Angels, who helped care for Mrs. Perkins in the home. Especially, Ginger Peters and niece Cindy Church who were so devoted to her.

Cledith married Eddie Perkins on 29 Aug 1948 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Eddie (son of Rosco Perkins and Pearl Alice Potter) was born about 1928 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 4 Feb 2017 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Pleasant Grove Baptist Cemetery, , Greene County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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JOHNSON CITY - A.G. Church, 84, of Johnson City went home to be with the Lord, Tuesday, June 13, 2017 at Agape Nursing Center.

He was a native of Mountain City and had lived and worked as a carpenter in Johnson City most of his life. Mr. Church was a son of the late Herbert and Flora Hall Church. He was a veteran having served in the U.S. Navy during the Korean War. Mr. Church loved working with his hands. At one time in his life he raced cars at Sportsman's and Bulls Gap Speedway. Mr. Church loved the Lord and enjoyed spending time with his family. He had a good heart and a great sense of humor. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by four brothers, Glenn, Ed, Doug and Ronnie Church; three sisters, Connie Osborne, Nell Peeler and Ethel Tolley; also a granddaughter, Jessica Flack.

He is survived by his loving wife of 63 years, Joyce Neal Church; two daughters, Penny Lynn Church and Sheila Ann Pinkston and husband, Doug all of Johnson City; a brother, Walter Church and wife, Sharon of Butler; a sister, Cledith Perkins of Mountain City; three grandchildren, Jason Flack, Kelis Pinkston and Whitney Pinkston; also several nieces and nephews.

Services for Mr. Church will be conducted at 1:00 PM Friday, June 16, 2017 in the East Chapel of Appalachian Funeral Home, 800 E. Watauga Avenue, Johnson City with Rev. James Cambron officiating. The family will receive friends from 12:00 noon until the service hour. Graveside services will follow in the Mountain Home National Cemetery at 1:45 PM. Military Honors will be provided by the Boone Dam VFW Honor Guard Detail. Pallbearers will be selected from family and friends.

A. married Joyce Neal on 9 Jan 1954 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee. Joyce was born about 1836. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

George married Minnie Frances Mink on 21 Jun 1941 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Minnie (daughter of Felix B. Mink and Effie Eliza Pierce) was born on 4 Jan 1924 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 16 Apr 2018 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Greene Cemetery, , Johnson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Jesse married Bertha Lucille Tester on 23 Dec 1944 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Bertha (daughter of Alex Robert Tester and Myrtle May Dean) was born on 25 Aug 1926 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 14 May 2017 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Greene Community Cemetery, , Johnson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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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.

Stacy married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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"Elizabethton Star," Friday, April 24, 1942
INFANT ARNOLD
James Lloyd Arnold, 7 months-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Arnold, Route 5, Elizabethton, died in a Johnson City hospital, Thursday morning at 8:20 o'clock.
Survivors are the parents, Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Arnold; two sisters, Ronnie Mae and Mary Ellen; two brothers, Stacy Ray, John Hobert; maternal grandmother, Mrs. Mary Richardson; paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. John Arnold.
Funeral services will be conducted Friday morning at 11:00 o'clock from the home on Stoney Creek with the[sic] Mack Hodge officiating. Burial will be made in Hurley cemetery.

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Frances Lee Richardson, 69, 2100 E Watauga Ave., died Sunday, May 18, 2008, at the Johnson City Medical Center.

Mrs. Richardson was a native of Butler, TN, and had lived most of her life in Johnson City.

She was a daughter of the late Eugene and Annie Campbell Arnold and was also preceded in death by her second mother, Winnie Arnold, one sister, Sylvia Miller and five brothers, Dallas, James, and Bobby Eugene Arnold and Fred and Bill McFall.

Mrs. Richardson retired from Appalachian Christian Village.

She was of the Pentecostal Faith and attended Faith Community Church.

Survivors include her husband, Paul J. Richardson; four daughters, Sandra Crain and her husband, Gary, Johnson City, Pam Crain and her husband, Chester, Saltville, VA, Debbie Davis and her husband, Charlie, Gray and Christy Buck and her husband, Daniel, Johnson City; one son, Mark Cable and Abby, Johnson City; grandchildren, Eric and Danielle Crain, Joey and Whitney Coleman, Christine Davis, Michael and Jordan Austin, Brittany Buck, Destiny, Brittany, Zachary and Jocelyn Cable; one great grandchild, Gage Coleman; three sisters, Pearl Atwood, Butler, Kate Eldreth, Mountain City and Vella Ward and her husband, John, Johnson City; three brothers, Jerry and Ronnie McFall both of Johnson City and Roy Wagner and wife, Butler, and several nieces and nephews.

A funeral service for Mrs. Richardson will be conducted at 2:30 PM Wednesday, May 21, 2008, from the Morris-Baker Funeral Home South Chapel. Pastor Lester Guinn will officiate. Burial and graveside services will follow at Washington County Memory Gardens.

The family will receive friends from 6-8 PM Tuesday at the funeral home.

Active pallbearers will be Mark Cable, Gary Crain, Jeff Sweeney, Daniel Buck, Charlie Davis and Chester Crain. Carl Miller, Randy Miller and Wayne Blevins are honorary pallbearers.

Frances married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Vella Ward, 77, of Carter County, Tenn., went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, December 25, 2019, at Sycamore Shoals Hospital. Vella was born in Johnson County, Tenn., to the late Eugene and Annie Campbell Arnold. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her stepmother, Winnie Ruth Arnold; her husband of 33 years, John Henry Ward, in March 2019; a daughter, Betty Ann Hughes; her brothers, Bobby Gene Arnold, Dallas Arnold and James Arnold; two sisters, Sylvia Miller and Frances Richardson; and four step-brothers, Jerry McFall, Ronnie McFall, Bill McFall and Fred McFall.
Vella was a wise, selfless, loving, caring, kind, insightful and faithful woman of God and she was never afraid or avoided hard work. She was a faithful member of Southside Free Will Baptist Church and she retired from Baxter International after nearly 30 years of dedicated service. Vella enjoyed gardening in her flowers, journaling, going to church and praising the Lord. Most of all she loved and enjoyed taking care of her family and loved ones.
Those left to cherish her wonderful memories include her step-children, Karen Marie Ingram, Donna Kay Ward and Terry Lynn Ward and his wife Sheila; her grandchildren, Bridget Renee Neff (Wayne Gordon Whitehead III), Whitney Ingram and Brandon Ingram; two sisters, Geneva Kate Eldrith and Hattie Pearl Atwood; and a step-brother, JR Wagner ("Tude"). Several nieces, nephews and great-grandchildren also survive.
A service to celebrate the life of Vella Ward will be conducted at 3 p.m. Sunday, December 29, in the Chapel of Peace at Tetrick Funeral Home, Elizabethton, with Pastor Jeremy Burleson officiating. The family will receive friends in the funeral home chapel from 2 until 3 p.m. Sunday, prior to the service, or at the home at other times. A graveside service to celebrate the life of Vella Ward will be conducted at 11 a.m. Monday, December 30, at Washington County Memory Gardens.

Vella married John Wardell about 1960. John was born on 20 Dec 1930 in , Carter County, Tennessee, ; died on 22 Mar 2019 in , Washington County, Virginia, ; was buried in Washington County Memory Gardens, Washington County, Tennessee, . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

James married Ruby Juanita McCoy on 1 Jul 1946 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Ruby (daughter of Millard Fillmore McCoy and Anna Bell Corum) was born on 24 Nov 1927; died on 15 Oct 2011 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Rock Springs Baptist Church Cemetery, , Johnson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Elizabethton Star 10/23/2005
W.H. Garland
W.H. Garland, 76, 15641 Highway 67 West, Butler, died Friday, Oct. 21, 2005, in
the Sycamore Shoals Hospital. A native of Johnson County, he was a son of the
late Lynnwood Garrison and Flossie Moody Garland. He was a retired employee of
the Blue Ridge Shoe Co., Mountain City. He was a member of the Little Doe
Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by three brothers, Dewey, Sanford and
Barton Garland.
Survivors include his wife, Effie Deloach Garland; a daughter and son-in-law,
Elizabeth and Junior McQueen, Butler; a son, Bobby Garland, Butler; one sister,
Mae Robinson, Butler; four grandchildren, Amy Phillips, Jason McQueen, Todd
Garland and Candice Garland; and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be conducted at 8 p.m. Monday in Memorial Funeral Chapel,
with the Rev. Alan Koch and the Rev. Kreg Smith officiating. Graveside service
and interment will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 25, 2005, in the Rock Springs
Cemetery. Music will be provided by Phyllis Matherly and Lisa Brown. Active
pallbearers, who are requested to assemble at the cemetery at 10:50 a.m.
Tuesday, will be Albert Perkins, Elwood Arnold, Howard Stout, Terry Reece,
Junior Davis, Darrell Ward and Harry Pierce. Honorary pallbearers will be
George Campbell, J.L. Walsh, Carter Isaacs and friends of Sycamore Shoals
Hospital. The family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. Monday in the funeral
home. Friends may also call at the residence. Family and friends will assemble
at the cemetery at 10:50 a.m. Tuesday. Condolences to the Garland family may be
emailed to mfc@chartertn.net. Memorial Funeral Chapel is in charge of
arrangements.

W. married Effie DeLoach on 5 Aug 1950 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Effie (daughter of Nathaniel DeLoach and Pearl M. Whaley) was born about 1928 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 20 Sep 2007 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Died:
Josephine Marie Forrester Blackburn, 79, of Elizabethton, Tenn., went to be with her Lord on Thursday, October 7, 2021, due to complications of Parkinson’s disease. She was born in Johnson County to the late Floyd and Elva Forrester.
Josephine retired from Leco’s and Levi’s in Mountain City, Tenn. She attended Butler Baptist Church for many years. Josephine enjoyed her family, watching television and her coffee.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a son-in-law, Rick Guinn; brothers, Raleigh Forrester and David Forrester; and sisters, Berthie Mae, Marylake Forrester, Corine Norris, Alice Vines and Reba Neatherly.
Those left to cherish her memory include her daughter, Donna Guinn; grandson, Jimmy and wife Ashley Guinn; sisters, Patsy Pierce and husband Kyle and Carolyn Forrester; brothers, Raymond Forrester and Bobby Forrester and wife Barbara; and neighbors, Helen and Kenneth. Several nieces and nephews also survive.
Those who prefer memorials in lieu of flowers may make donations to the Shriners, 950 West Faris Road, Greenville, SC 29605.
The family would like to give a special thanks to the third floor staff of Sycamore Shoals Hospital.

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Sandra Darlene Church Patrick, age 68 of Creston, North Carolina, passed away on Saturday, March 7, 2020 at the Watauga Medical Center. She was born on March 15, 1951 in Neva Community, Johnson County, TN to the late John William Church and Ella Mae Hall Church. In addition to her parents Sandra was preceded in death by a sister, Lois Ann Reece.

She enjoyed crafts, sewing, bird watching, yard sales and especially gardening.

Those left to cherish her memories include her husband of 51 years, James Earl Patrick, sons, Bill Patrick and Scott Patrick and wife Wendy, grandchildren, Donovan, Dalton, Alex and Isaac Patrick, three great-grandchildren, several nieces and nephews.

Graveside service and interment will be conducted at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, March 10, 2020 at the Pleasant Hill Cemetery (located on Little Laurel Road, Creston, NC) with Pastor Wade Huntsinger to officiate. Pallbearers will be Donovan Patrick, Dalton Patrick, Alex Patrick, Isaac Patrick, Chris Williams and Rick Williams.

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Norma married Robert Carrol Cox about 1960 in , Washington County, Tennessee, . Robert (son of Earl Talmage Cox and Goergia Pearl Jones) was born on 30 Mar 1941 in , Washington County, Tennessee, ; died on 3 Jan 2006 in , Washington County, Tennessee, ; was buried in Washington County Memory Gardens, Washington County, Tennessee, . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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ROAN MOUNTAIN - Teresa Ann Tolley, age 72, of Roan Mountain, Tennessee went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, January 28, 2023 at the Waters of Roan Highlands. Teresa was born in Washington County, Tennessee to the late William Matthew Tolley and Margorie Ethel Tolley. In addition to her parents, Teresa was also preceded in death by her twin brother, Terry Tolley; and a sister, Norma J. Cox.

Teresa was a homemaker and was of the Christian faith.

Those left to cherish her memory include her two children, Shannon Peters and Shane Peters, both of Johnson City, TN; two grandchildren, Tristan Peters and Hunter Peters, both of Johnson City, TN; and three sisters, Irene Michaud of Vermont and Barbara Gould and Jacqueline Birchfield both of Elizabethton, TN.

A graveside service to honor and remember Teresa will be conducted at 1:00 PM on Friday, February 3, 2023 at Washington County Memory Gardens.

Terry married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Leonard George Arnold, age 51, passed away on Tuesday, May 24, 2022, at Johnson City Medical Center. Leonard was born December 16, 1970, in Boone, NC to the late George and Minnie Frances Arnold. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sisters, Ethel Potter, Helen Morefield, and Nancy Brewer; brothers-in-law, James Morefield, and C.R. Roark.

Leonard was a gifted and talented musician, able to play many different instruments. He enjoyed woodworking, and tinkering with things, and had made several instruments.

Those left to cherish his memories include his wife of 20 years, Lesa Arnold; step-children, Andrew Wallace, and Jenna Wallace; sisters, Brenda Reece (Barry) of Mountain City, Melissa Rupard (Jeff) of Laurel Bloomery, Julia Roark of West Grove, PA; brothers, Gene Arnold (Vicki) of Oxford, PA, Jim Arnold (Connie) of Mountain City; brother-in-law, Don Brewer; several nieces, nephews, and his little dog, Tug.

The family will receive friends from 2:00-4:00 p.m. on Saturday, May 28, 2022, at First Freewill Baptist Church. The funeral service will follow at 4 p.m. with Pastors Greg Poe and Gary Hill officiating. The graveside service and burial will follow at the Greene Cemetery. Pallbearers are Earl Pope Jr, Tony Potter, Dwayne Potter, Rick Morefield, Tommy Morefield, and Charlie Blevins. Honorary pallbearers are Jeff Rupard, Barry Reece, Paul Liverman, his co-workers at N&N Ball Bearing, and all the fellow musicians he played with. The family would like to thank Ms. Ryan, a family advocate at JCMC, and the doctors and nurses in the IVH unit at JCMC for their kindness and compassionate care for Leonard.

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ELIZABETHTON — Janice Hill, age 55, 1303A Spruce Lane, Elizabethton, died Sunday, October 19, 2008, in Sycamore Shoals Hospital following a brief illness.

She was a Carter County native, born to the late Stacy and Dorothy White Arnold. Mrs. Hill had worked as a cook in the fast food industry.

Survivors include her husband: Brian Keith Hill; two sons: Teddy L. Wilson, Raleigh, NC, Eddie Wilson, Greeneville, TN; one daughter and son-in-law: Tammy and Carey Clark, Elizabethton; five grandchildren: Asia, Dymond, Trey, Isaiah, and Kyndall; two brothers: Randy Arnold, Elizabethton, J.R. Arnold, Mountain City; special friends Miss Dorothy and Miss Molly, known as "The Golden Girls," Dodie, Leta, Faye Stover; and special aunts: Lois, Kathy, Toddie and Charlotte.

A special "thank you" is extended to Dr. Peter Tuberty, Dr. Sergio Diaz and the nurses at Sycamore Shoals Hospital 3rd floor for all the love and care given to Mrs. Hill during her illness.

Private disposition will be held at a later date.

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Died:
Margie Darlene Guinn Young, 72, died wrapped in the arms of her daughters on Saturday, January 8, 2022, following a brief illness.
Darlene was a retired advertising executive with the Elizabethton Star. She was born in Elizabethton and raised in Johnson County. She was devoted to her family and friends. Darlene was a loyal friend, fierce protector of loved ones, amazing mother, and phenomenal grandmother. She was a member of several charitable organizations to which she donated her time and money. Her joy in life was her family. She loved all of her babies and welcomed anyone who needed a family. No one has ever had a bigger, kinder, or more generous heart. She will be missed every day by every generation of her family.
Darlene had three biological daughters but a multitude more that she “adopted” as her own. She was Nana to 23 grandchildren but, again, was known as “Nana” to dozens more. She was one in a million.
Darlene was preceded in death by her parents, James Sanford Garland and Ruby Juanita McCoy Garland, and her husband, Jerry Dean Young.
Her daughters are Kim Greene, Neila Guinn, and Beth Guinn-Gillenwater. She had two sons-in-law, Ron Carr and Garney Gillenwater Jr. Darlene had 10 grandchildren, Kristen White, Chase Campbell, Ronnie Carr, Chad Carr, Allison Carr Cole (husband Timothy Cole), Dylan Gillenwater, Olivia Guinn, Lucas Gillenwater, Cerri Bradley Lowe (husband Dylan Lowe), and Jaylin Bradley. Great-grandchildren are Brenna Allen, Bella Neal, Brooklynn Cole, Karson Cole, Emersyn Cole, Baby Sprinkles Cole, Brayden Dickens, Lane Lowe, Stetson Lowe, Hannah Carr, Addison Carr, McKinlee Carr and Salem Carr. “Adopted” daughters include Linda Bradley and Becky Simmons. There are too many special friends, additional daughters and grandchildren to list but they were cherished. She left behind a huge family to carry on her legacy of generosity and love.