James Blaine Matherly

James married Winnie Loretta Wagner about 1908 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Winnie (daughter of Isaac Lafayette Wagner and Nancy Neome Baker) was born in Dec 1891 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Claude married Bernice Gladys Arnold on 1 Feb 1940 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Bernice (daughter of Eddie William B. Arnold and Eliza Ruth Pleasant) was born on 24 Nov 1922 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 1 Jan 1997 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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BUTLER - Ted R. Matherly, 86, Butler, passed away Saturday October 28, 2017 at his residence following an extended illness.

A native of Johnson County, he was a son of the late James Blaine & Winnie Loretta Wagner Matherly. Ted served in the United States Air Force. He attended Watauga Academy and graduate from Johnson County High School. He also attended the University of Tennessee. He retired as Postmaster from the Butler Post Office after 27 years of service. Ted was a member of Roan Creek Masonic Lodge # 679, was one of the original members of the Butler Fire Department, a charter member of the Butler Puritan Club and was a member and deacon of Cobbs Creek Baptist Church. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife Raquel Patria (Pat) Ramon Matherly who died May 11, 2005 and by three sisters and three brothers. Ted loved his grandchildren and great grandchildren. He was also an Atlanta Brave Fan.

Survivors include Two Daughters: Teresa Burchfield & husband Bob, Covington, Georgia and Amy Ogle & husband Darrell, Rutledge, Tennessee. One Son: Steven Matherly and wife Michele, Butler. Six Grandchildren, Seven Great Grandchildren, several nieces & nephews.

Funeral Services will be conducted at 7 p.m. Monday in Memorial Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Mark Street officiating. Private Interment will be Tuesday in Butler Memorial Cemetery.

Ted married Raquel Patria "Pat" Ramon about 1952. Raquel (daughter of Zaragoza Gonzales Ramon and Ignacia Avila) was born on 6 Feb 1930 in Potter County, , , Texas; died on 11 May 2005 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Butler Memorial Cemetery, , Johnson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Etta Mae (Tootsie) Roberts, age 80, of Mountain City, Tennessee, passed away on Friday, January 14, 2022 at her residence. She was born on September 19, 1941 to the late Guy Arney and Anna Mae Matherly Arney. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, J.L. Roberts, and her sister, Loretta Garver.

Tootsie loved flowers, gardening, and cooking. She was a wonderful mother, cook, and enjoyed taking care of everyone. She also enjoyed music and played the piano and sang for her church.

She was a member of Doe Valley Baptist Church.

Those left to cherish her memories include her daughters, Elisha Milam and Toni Rollins (Jim); son, Jason Roberts (Emily); stepchildren, Melody (Todd), Tim (Robin), Mark (Vicky), and Sheila; brother, Russell Arney (Carolyn); grandchildren, Rhenda Kelly (Tyson), Cristy Clark Taylor (Eddie), Jamie Roberts (Dawn), Jarrett Roberts, Jodi, and Gracie; great-grandchildren, Landon, Elliot, Makenzie, Dylan, Kolby, Brayden, Faith, Hope, Dawson, Blade, and Gage; brother-in-law, Phillip Garver; special friends, Lois, Nancy and Shelby; and several nieces and nephews.

The family will receive friends from 5:00-7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, January 19, 2022 at Mountain City Funeral Home. The graveside service and burial will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, January 20, 2022 at Rock Springs Cemetery with Pastor Mike Fenner to officiate. Pallbearers will be family and friends.

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BUTLER - Loretta Kay Arney Garver, 72, Butler passed away Friday, April 14, 2017 in the Johnson City Medical Center. A native of Johnson County, she was a daughter of the late Guy & Anna Mae Matherly Arney. Loretta was a 1962 graduate of Johnson County High School. She was an active member of Little Doe Baptist Church. She was a member of the Church Choir, Sunday School Teacher, active in the WMU and children church.

Survivors include her husband of 54 years: Phillip Garver. Two Children: Darwinn Garver & wife, Melissa, Butler and Sherry Stevens and husband Danny, Piney Flats. Ten Grand Children: Sarah Garver, Megan Meade, Kaylin Hayworth, Bailey Epperly, Julia Stevens, Mason Hayworth, Luke Hayworth, Harley Wykle, Evan Hayworth and Grey Stevens. A Sister: Etta Mae Roberts, Mountain City. A Brother: Russell Arney & wife Carolyn, Ft. Walton Beach, Florida. One Uncle: Ted Matherly. A Sister-In-Law: Jettie McKeehan. A Brother-In-Law: Lemuel Garver.

Funeral Service will be conducted at 7 p.m. Tuesday in the Little Doe Baptist Church with the Rev. Kreg Smith officiating. Graveside Service and Interment will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday, April 19, 2017 in the Rock Springs Cemetery. Music will be provided by the Church Choir. Active Pallbearers who are requested to assemble at the cemetery at 10:50 a.m. Wednesday will be: Tom Kyte, Paul Lowe, Larry Ornduff, Terry Potter, Scotty Kyte, and Marty Trivette. Honorary Pallbearers will be: Tony Milam, Bobby Stout, Lenny Zimberg, Howard Stout, her church family, member of the 1962 graduating class, Johnson County High School and members of the Butler Volunteer Fire Department.