Sarah A. "Sallie" Townsend

Sarah married John Henry Arnett about 1836 in North Carolina, , , . John was born about 1810 in North Carolina, , , . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

James married Jane Woods about 1862 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina. Jane was born about 1842 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina; died about 1876 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

James married Mary M. James about 1876 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina. Mary was born about 1853 in North Carolina, , , ; died before 1920 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

George married Elizabeth Dellinger about 1873 in North Carolina, , , . Elizabeth was born on 18 Jul 1853 in North Carolina, , , ; died on 24 Apr 1948 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Monte Vista Memorial Park, , Washington County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Lemuel married Sarah Ann Cole on 22 Feb 1890 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Sarah (daughter of Charles Taylor Cole and Salina Jane Cole) was born on 28 Jan 1872 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 16 Aug 1958 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Happy Valley Memorial Park, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Christian married Mary Ann Whitehead about 1880 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Mary (daughter of William Whitehead and Margaret J. Miller) was born on 23 Sep 1864 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 16 Jun 1940 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Whitehead Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

John married Mary C. (Arnett) about 1894 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina. Mary was born in Dec 1872 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

William married Jenny Lucinda "Cindy" Dishman about 1894 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina. Jenny (daughter of James Martin Dishman and Martha Jane Hardin) was born on 15 May 1875 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina; died on 12 Apr 1960 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina; was buried in Norris Cemetery, , Watauga County, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Millard married Nancy Mahalia "Hallie" Norwood about 1894 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina. Nancy was born about 1875 in North Carolina, , , . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Lillie married Thomas Grant Hicks about 1904 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina. Thomas was born on 20 Apr 1883 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina; died on 21 Apr 1949 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina; was buried in Upper Harman Cemetery, , Watauga County, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

James married Pearl Margaret Hicks about 1915 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina. Pearl was born on 18 Jan 1898 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina; died on 24 Jan 1931 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina; was buried in Arnette Cemetery, , Watauga County, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Avery married Ruth Ferrel about 1900 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee. Ruth was born in 1870 in , , Virginia, . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Maggie married James H. Lowe about 1905 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee. James was born about 1878 in , Brunswick County, Virginia Colony, . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

William married Mary (Arnett) about 1912 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee. Mary was born about 1896 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Mary married Charles Hopson on 8 Feb 1908 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Charles (son of Jackson Hopson and Amanda Catharine Potter) was born on 2 Apr 1891 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 20 Apr 1963 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Lillie married Malley Bennett on 2 May 1915 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Malley (son of Gilliam L. Bennett and Hester Barnett) was born on 14 Jun 1892 in Mitchell County, , , North Carolina; died in Feb 1985 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Bennett Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Georgia married Harrison Bennett on 7 Feb 1915 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Harrison (son of Gilliam L. Bennett and Hester Barnett) was born in Jul 1895 in Mitchell County, , , North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Petibone married Maude Williams on 8 Sep 1906 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Maude (daughter of Mister Williams and Nannie J. (Williams)) was born on 9 Oct 1889 in , Giles County, Tennessee, ; died on 8 Nov 1944 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Whitehead Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Petibone married Louisa Florence DeLoach on 8 Jan 1946 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Louisa (daughter of Thomas Emmert "Doc" DeLoach and Arwilda B. Williams) was born on 1 Apr 1916 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 19 Dec 1996 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Whitehead Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Wesley married Ruth Gladys Cole on 30 Aug 1924 in , Avery County, North Carolina, . Ruth was born about 1904 in Mitchell County, , , North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Wiley married Agnes (Arnett) about 1930 in , Avery County, North Carolina, . Agnes was born about 1912 in North Carolina, , , . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Ventie married Leo Calloway on 16 Dec 1927 in , Avery County, North Carolina, . Leo was born about 1908 in North Carolina, , , . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Mrs. Bessie Helen Hicks Norris, age 97, of 302 Ridge Road, Boone, wen to be with her Lord and Savior, Saturday afternoon, April 6, 2019, at the home of her daughter, Jane Phillips of Tod. Mrs. Norris was surrounded by her family and loved ones as she made this journey.

Bessie Helen Hicks Norris was born August 20, 1921 in Watauga County, a daughter of Thomas and Lillie Fair Arnette Hicks.

She is survived by four sons, Clark Norris and wife Sharon of Conover, Glen Norris and wife Barbara of Butler, Tennessee, Fred Norris and wife Jewel of Boone, Wade Norris and wife Brazilla of Boone; four daughters, Lisa Flynt and husband Tim of Maiden, Jane Phillips and husband Fred of Todd, Margaret Baird of Thomasville, and Rachel "Becky" Winebarger of Boone; one daughter-in-law, Paulette Norris of Elizabethton, Tennessee, and one son-in-law, Paul Townsend of Banner Elk. She is also survived by 16 grandchildren, 28 great-grandchildren, 2 great great-grandchildren, and a number of nieces and nephews.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Walter Denver Norris; one daughter, Mary Helen Norris Townsend; one son, Walter Norris; two sisters, Hazel Hicks and Ella Mae Hicks Yates; seven brothers, Jack, Albert, Sam, Dale, Paul, Cecil and Bob Hicks; and one son-in-law, David Winebarger.

Funeral services for Bessie Helen Hicks Norris were conducted Wednesday afternoon, at 1:00 o'clock, at Hampton Funeral Home Chapel.

The body was view at the chapel, from 12:00 until 1:00 o'clock. Officiating will be Pastor Burl Greer and a grandson, Joel Norris.

Burial was made in Fairview Cemetery.

Bessie married Walter Denver Norris about 1938 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina. Walter was born about 1911 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina; died about 1987 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina; was buried in Upper Harman Cemetery, , Watauga County, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Son of Thomas Grant HICKS and Lilly ARNETTE. Married 1. Shirley Mae ADAMS, 2. Lola JONES.

Lyerly Funeral Home Obituary:

Thomas Cecil Hicks, 86, of Salisbury, passed away Wednesday, October 20, 2010 at W. G. Hefner VA Medical Center.

Born April 10, 1924 in Sugar Grove, NC, he was the son of the late Lilly Arnette Hicks and Thomas Grant Hicks.

Mr. Hicks was educated in Watauga County schools. A WWII Veteran of the United States Army serving in the Pacific Theatre and was awarded the Victory Medal, he was employed by North Carolina Department of Transportation.

He was a member of Community Baptist Church and was a former member of Stallings Memorial Baptist Church where he was an active volunteer in the Bus Ministry.

Preceding him in death was a son Tim Wade, who died July 19, 2010.

Mr. Hicks is survived by his wife, Lola Jones Hicks, whom he married October 30, 1966; sons, Larry Hicks (Lois) of TN, Gary Hicks (Elizabeth) of Vilas, NC, David Hicks (Sandy) of Marion, Robert Hicks (Shirley) of Vilas, Thomas Hicks (Debbie) of Thomasville, Justin Hicks of Lexington; daughters, Mary Strange (Henry) of Concord, Vivian Hawkins (Bobby) of Kannapolis, Cecilia Isenberg (Paul) of Richfield, Mary Short (Dion) of China Grove; sister Helen Norris of Watauga County, who is the last of 14 siblings; 16 grandchildren; and 16 great-grandchildren.

Visitation: 7-8:30 PM - Monday, October 25, 2010 at Community Baptist Church.

Service: 1:00 PM - Tuesday, October 26, 2010 at Community Baptist Church, 18 Carolina Street, Salisbury, NC. The Rev. Jim Harris will officiate. Burial will follow 2:00 PM at Salisbury National Cemetery, 501 Statesville Boulevard, Salisbury, NC.

Family/Spouse: Grace Marie Blevins. Grace was born on 30 Nov 1903 in , Washington County, Tennessee, ; died in , Washington County, Tennessee, . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Pansy Virginia Swanner. Pansy was born about 1923 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee; died on 26 Sep 2009 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Monte Vista Memorial Park, , Washington County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Was a Pfc, US Army.

William married Roberta Leigh Nicholson on 18 Jan 1947 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee. Roberta was born on 7 Jul 1924 in , Giles County, Tennessee, ; died on 10 Jul 1993. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Sarah married James Monroe Potter on 16 Jul 1927 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. James (son of Carrick N. Potter and Amanda Naomi "Mandy" Trivette) was born on 7 Mar 1907 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 23 Dec 1968; was buried in Happy Valley Memorial Park, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Dayton married Callie Jane Randolph on 23 Sep 1950 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Callie (daughter of Samuel Britton Randolph and Viola Collins) was born about 1930 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 12 Sep 2019 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Happy Valley Memorial Park, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Martin B. Bennett, 88, of Hampton, passed away Thursday, April 5, 2018, at Hermitage Health Center following an extended illness.
A native of Carter County, he was a son of the late Malley and Lillie Arnett Bennett.
Mr. Bennett served in the United States Army during the Korean Conflict. He was co-owner of Hampton Auto Parts and a member of Union Baptist Church.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a son, Michael Lynn Bennett; five brothers, Barney, Grant, Darius, Claude and Clinton Bennett; and one sister, Jane Ward.
Survivors include his wife of 65 years, Ruby Hicks Bennett; one daughter and son-in-law, Amy and Terry Banner, Hampton; one grandson, Isaac Banner; one sister, Myrtle Rhudy, Sulphur Springs; and his sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law, Jane Bennett and Wanda Bennett, Elizabethton, Carrie Keene, Oak Ridge, Edna and Edward Thomas, Ruth and Richard Barrie, all of Elizabethton, E.C. Vines of Ohio and J.D. Cook, Roan Mountain. Several nieces and nephews also survive.
Funeral services for Martin B. Bennett will be conducted at 4:30 p.m. Sunday, April 8, at Union Baptist Church with the Rev. James Strickland and the Rev. Wesley Duncan officiating. Interment will follow in the Union Baptist Church Cemetery with the Rev. Doug Ranshaw officiating. Active pallbearers will be David Bennett, Mickey Bennett, Ricky Whitehead, Kenneth Thomas, Dale Cook, Teddy Hardin, Terry Banner and Allen Hobbs. Honorary pallbearers will be former employees of Hampton Auto Parts and his church family. The family would like to express a special "Thank You" to the staff of Amedisys Hospice, the staff of Sycamore Springs Living Center and the staff of Hermitage Health Center.

Martin married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Buried:
JONESBOROUGH - Mrs. Myrtle Bennett Whitehead Rhudy, 89, of Jonesborough, passed away at her home on Wednesday, April 21, 2021. The daughter of the late Malley and Lillie Arnett Bennett, Myrtle was born on February 15, 1932.

Myrtle was a dedicated, strong mother, wife, grandmother and friend. She was a member of Sulphur Springs Baptist Church. She loved to read, cook, do jigsaw puzzles, and travel when she was able. She loved her family and welcomed anyone to her home to enjoy her amazing cooking.

She is preceded in death by her parents; first husband, Don Whitehead in 1980 and second husband, John Rhudy in 2012, brothers, Barney, Darius, Johnnie Claude, Grant, Martin and Clinton Bennett, sister, Jane Ward, sisters-in-law, Helen, Mary and Jane Bennett, brother-in-law, Glen Ward, and daughter-in-law, Jolene Whitehead.

Myrtle is survived by her children, Joyce Powers (Charlie) of Piney Flats, Tennessee, Joel Whitehead of Jonesborough, Tennessee, Debbie Platz (Greg) of Batavia, Ohio, Rick Whitehead of Jonesborough, Tennessee, and Gayle Rhudy (Margaret) of Jonesborough, Tennessee, Grandchildren, Elizabeth Powers, Chuck Whitehead, Chris Whitehead (Melissa), Eric Whitehead, Jennifer Wagner (Tom), Ben Hughes (Christy), Ryan Hughes (Karylanne), great-grandchildren, Mason and Sadie Whitehead; Tommy, Sarah and Jacob Wagner; Cameron Hughes; Brennan and Alayna Hughes, sister in laws, Ruby and Wanda Bennett, several nieces and nephews, and special friends, Kathy Johnson, Margaret Rhudy, Linda Church, Lula Gray, Mary Nell Webb, Eckie Platz, Brenda Hubbard, and mom’s fur-baby, her cat, T.J.

The family would like to thank Mom’s neighbors for all their care and support through the years; Brian and Joy Horton, Nancy Tester, Joann Ford, and Jim Rogers. We would especially want to thank Caris Healthcare for all their loving care for our Mom. Ketcha, Amanda, Michael, Amy, Justin, Hannah, Nate, Diana, and Kamela, you are all Angels.

Visitation for Myrtle will be held at Dillow-Taylor Funeral Home on Saturday, April 24, 2021, from 1:00 to 2:00 PM, with the funeral service beginning at 2:00 PM. The graveside service will follow at 3:30 PM at East Tennessee Cemetery in Blountville, TN. Pallbearers will be grandsons.

Pastor Charles “Toonie” Cash will be officiating.

Notes:

Clinton Bennett, 75, of the Blue Springs Community of Elizabethton, went home to be with his Lord on Wednesday, October 2, 2013, from Sycamore Shoals Hospital after a valiant battle with leukemia. He was the son of the late Malley and Lillie Arnett Bennett. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by four brothers, Grant Bennett, Darius Bennett, Claude Bennett and Barney Bennett Mr. Bennett was a former employee of Raytheon Corporation and of North American Rayon Corporation with thirty four years of service, before retiring from the Abrasive Technology Company in Watauga. He was a member of Blue Springs Christian Church and loved fishing, woodworking, building things with his hands, and he loved his granddaughter. Survivors include his wife of fifty-four years, Wanda R. Oliver Bennett, of the home; two daughters, Paula Dillon and husband, Robert Jr., and Susan "Sue Sue" Williams and husband, Jeff, both of Elizabethton; one son, Mickey Bennett and wife, Sandra, Elizabethton; one very special granddaughter, Bethany Williams, Elizabethton; one brother, Martin Bennett and wife, Ruby, Hampton; two sisters, Myrtle Rudy, Sulphur Springs, and Jane Ward, Jonesborough; four sisters-in-law, Jane Bennett, Elizabethton, Nadine Ward, JoAnn Ward and Lois Vines, all of Elizabethton. Several nieces and nephews also survive. The funeral service for Mr. Bennett will be conducted at 2:00 PM on Saturday, October 5, 2013, in the Chapel of Peace at Tetrick Funeral Home, Elizabethton, with Mr. Richard Thomason, Minister, officiating. A eulogy will be provided by his son, Mickey Bennett. Music will be under the direction of Donna Ellis. The family will receive friends from 12:00 PM-2:00 PM in the funeral home chapel prior to the service on Saturday, or at the residence at anytime. The graveside service will follow in the Pearl Bowers Cemetery in the Blue Springs Community. Active pallbearers will be Jeff Williams, Wendell Williams, Steve Franklin, Mack Collins, Gayle Oliver and Grant Hardin. Honorary pallbearers will be members of Blue Springs Christian Church, Harry B. Crowe and Willard Loveless.

Notes:

JOHNSON CITY - Farrell Bennett, 76, Johnson City, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, June 16, 2018, at his residence, following a brief illness.

Farrell was a native and lifelong resident of Johnson City.

He was a son of the late Harrison and Georgia Pearl Arnett Bennett.

Farrell was a 1959 graduate of Lamar High School, and later received a Bachelor's Degree in Accounting in 1975, and a Master's Degree in Accounting in 1979, both from Steed College.

He was a U.S. Air Force veteran, serving four years in Anchorage, Alaska, then two years in the Air Force Reserves.

Farrell was employed with Holston Army Ammunition Plant, retiring after thirty-two years of service, then returned for five years after Holston Army Ammunition Plant became BAE Systems, "re-retiring" in 2007.

He was a longtime member of Piney Grove Free Will Baptist Church, where he served as Sunday School Superintendant and teacher, and was the assistant van driver.

Farrell loved to spend time with his family, especially his grandchildren. He enjoyed playing golf, putt-putt, spending time in the mountains, and served as an usher for the University of Tennessee at home football games for the past nineteen years.

In addition to his parents, Farrell was preceded in death by five brothers, Elmer, Roy, Henry, Richard and Clyde Bennett, two sisters, Sara Humphreys and Ann Barnett.

He is survived by his wife of more than fifty-one years, Brenda Barber Bennett; two sons, Hershel Farrell Bennett and wife Gabrielle, Alpharetta, GA, and Anthony Lynn Bennett and wife Liz, Kingsport; five grandchildren, Bronwyn, Kensley and Braeden Bennett, Alpharetta, Evie Kate and Brendan Bennett, Kingsport; four brothers, John and Mickey Bennett, Oregon, Ray Bennett, R.C. Bennett and wife Brenda, all of Johnson City; three sisters, Dorothy Ledbury,

Oregon, Frances Campbell, Watauga, and Nita Rice, St. Simons Island, GA; many, many, many nieces, nephews and cousins.

The family would like to thank Brooks Monroe and Avalon Hospice, for their excellent care of Mr. Bennett.

The funeral service will be conducted Wednesday, June 20, 2018, at 7:00 P.M., at Piney Grove Free Will Baptist Church with Rev. Paul Crowe, Rev. Byrl Fann and Rev. Howard Ray, officiating. Farrell's son, Hershel Farrell Bennett, will Eulogize his father. Special music will be provided by the church trio and The Quillen Family.

The family will receive friends prior to the service from 5:00-7:00 P.M., in the Sanctuary of the church.

The graveside committal service will be held Thursday at 10:00 A.M., in Mountain Home National Cemetery. Military honors will be accorded by the Bristol V.F.W. Post #6975 and members of the Disabled American Veterans Chapter 39, Bristol. Nephews and cousins will serve as active pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers will be Ed Hoare, Hershel Buchanan, the Men of Piney Grove F.W.B. Church, his golf, putt-putt and U.T. football buddies.

Hassie married John William "Johnnie" McKeehan on 17 Mar 1925 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. John (son of Henry Lewis McKeehan and Amanda F. Dugger) was born about 1907 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 19 Nov 1970 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in McKeehan Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Mr. Archie Arnett, 92, of Marion Branch Road, Elizabethton, died
Saturday, Dec. 18, 2004, in the James H. Quillen V.A. Medical Center
Hospital, Mountain Home, following a brief illness.

Mr. Arnett was a native of Carter County and a son of the late P. B. and Maude Williams Arnett. He was a World War II Army veteran, having served in the European Theatre. He was a retired employee of the United Telephone Company in Elizabethton with 29 years of service. He was of the Free Will Baptist faith. Mr. Arnett was a member of the Capt. Lynn H. Folsom V.F.W.
Post #2166 for more than 50 years. He was preceded in death by his wife, Vada Mann Arnett; five brothers, Fred Arnett, Orville Arnett, John Arnett, Bill Arnett and Wayne Arnett; and by one sister, Hassie McKeehan.

Survivors include one son, Richard R. Arnett, Elizabethton; three brothers, Henry Arnett, Rebecca, Ga., Dewey Arnett, Daytona Beach, Fla., and Herbert Arnett, Knoxville; three grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren, three half-sisters, Bertha Asher, Elizabethton, Mary Davis, Cornelius, N.C., and Linda McDaniels, Mooresville, N.C.; one half-brother, Ned Arnett, Kingsport; and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral service for Archie Arnett will be conducted at 8 p.m. Monday, Dec. 20, 2004, in the Sunset Chapel of Hathaway-Percy Funeral Home with the Rev. Charlie Trivett officiating. Graveside service and interment will be conducted at 2 p.m. Tuesday in Happy Valley Memorial Park. Military Honors will be accorded by Capt. Lynn H. Folsom V.F.W. Post #2166. Active pallbearers will be Kenneth Mann, Ted McKeehan, Bud McKeehan, Tony McKeehan, Jackie McKeehan and Bobby McKeehan. Honorary pallbearers will be Jack Mann and Jimmy Dale Mann. The family will receive friends in the funeral home from 6-8 p.m. Monday. Friends may call at the residence of the son, Richard R. Arnett, at any time. Everyone will meet at the funeral home at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday to go in procession to the cemetery.

Notes:

Funeral services for Henry Arnett, 94, Fitzgerald, GA will be held Sunday, September 2, 2012 at 1:30 P.M. at Perry Funeral Chapel with burial to follow in the Snowridge Cemetery in Ashburn. Mr. Arnett died Thursday in Phoebe Dorminy Medical Center following a brief illness.

Mr. Arnett was born in Elizabethton, TN, the son of the late Petibone and Maude Williams Arnett. He was a retired automobile salesman in Orlando, FL. He served in the Army Air Force during World War II. He lived his adult life in Albany, GA and Orlando, FL, moving to Rebecca in 1986. He was the widower of Willie "Billie" Israel Sapp Arnett. He was preceded in death by his brothers, Fred Arnett, William Arnett, Wayne Arnett, Orville Arnett, Archie Arnett, and John Arnett, and his sister, Hassie McKeehan.

Mr. Arnett is survived by his son Tim (Lynn) Arnett, Homestead, FL; daughter Brenda (James) Arnett Darbyshire of Albany, GA, grandson Andrew Darbyshire of Brunswick, GA, his step son, Johnny (Audrey) Sapp, Leesburg, GA and two step daughters: Beverly Barlow, Rebecca, GA and Rosenia Lausing, Fitzgerald, GA. Also surviving are nine grandchildren, eleven great-grandchildren and his brothers, Herbert Arnett, Knoxville, TN and Dewey "Ted" Arnett, Daytona Beach, FL.

Notes:

PORT ORANGE, Fla. — Dewey Arnett and his wife, Dorothy Knox Arnett, will be laid to rest in their native Tennessee.
Dewey Arnett was born in Carter County to Pettibone and Maude Williams Arnett. Dorothy Arnett was born in Cumberland County to Gooden and Mary Ford Knox. Both died peacefully in a nursing home in Port Orange, Fla., after enjoying 67 years of devoted marriage. Dorothy died on January 21, 2016 at age 89 and Dewey on March 9, 2016 at age 96.
Dorothy is survived by Bob Field and wife Wanda and a host of other family members.
Dewey was preceded in death by brothers, Fred, Orville, Archie, John, Henry, Bill and Wayne, and sister, Hassie Arnett McKeehan.
He is survived by one brother, Herb Arnett; half brother, Ned Arnett; half sisters, Mary Belle Arnett Davis, Linda Arnett McDaniel and Bertha Arnett Asher; and many nieces and nephews.
Both Dewey and Dot were avid pilots and being instrument rated, flew their plane in many competitions with Dot having many trophies in her bookcase.
Dewey was a WWII vet, serving four years in the Army Air Corps in the European Theater. Upon discharge he entered the University of Tennessee and received his degree in vocational agriculture with a teacher's certificate in 1949. He received his master's degree from Indiana University shortly thereafter. Dewey taught high school vocational agriculture in southern Indiana until his retirement at age 65.
During WWII, Dot worked in the Secret City, Oak Ridge, Tenn., helping with the Manhattan Project. After marriage, Dorothy worked many years for a leading mortgage company in Louisville, Ky., supervising the Southern Indiana branch and was the only licensed employee qualified to close on VA and FHA loans.
Friends are invited to join family at a graveside service with full Military Honors on Thursday, March 24, at 10:45 a.m. at the VA National Cemetery at Mountain Home, Johnson City, Tenn., officiated by Lay Minister, Deacon and nephew of Dewey Arnett, Tony McKeehan.

Notes:

Edna Earle Arnette Townsend, age 80, of Banner Elk, NC passed away on Tuesday, August 6, 2019, at Life Care Center of Banner Elk.

She was born on June 8, 1939, in Banner Elk, NC, a daughter of the late Wesley Arnette and Ruth Cole Arnette.

She was preceded in death by her Parents; five Sisters, and two Brothers.

Edna was a member of Banner Elk Seventh Day Adventist Church in Banner Elk. She enjoyed working outside, spending time with her family, going to Cherokee and playing the lottery. Christmas was her favorite time of the year. She enjoyed listening to Country Music.

Edna leaves behind to cherish her memory her Husband of 62 years: Paul Townsend of Banner Elk, NC; Daughter: Judy (Benny) Taylor of Foscoe, NC; Daughter: Mary Norris of Crossnore, NC; Son: Ben (Twila) Townsend of Newland, NC; Daughter: Regina Norman of Banner Elk, NC; nine Grandchildren, seven Great-Grandchildren, two Brothers and 1 Sister.

Funeral Services for Edna Townsend will be held at 3 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 9, 2019, at Banner Elk Seventh Day Adventist Church.

The family will receive friends beginning at 1 p.m. until the service hour at 3 p.m. on Friday at Banner Elk Seventh Day Adventist. Interment will follow in Townsend Cemetery.

Notes:

C.W. (Buster) Arnette, age 77, of Banner Elk, NC passed away on Sunday, Aug. 18, 2019 at Watauga Medical Center in Boone, NC.

He was born on June 22, 1941, in Banner Elk, NC, a son of the late Wesley Arnette and the late Ruth Cole Arnette.

He was preceded in death by his Parents; Wife: Linda Jane Arnette; Sisters: Edna, Lizzy, Annie, Lillian, Mae, Floy; Brothers: Ford and Rhonda.

Buster was a member of Banner Elk Seventh Day Adventist Church in Banner Elk, NC. He enjoyed singing, Saw Milling, Galaxing, fixing things, storytelling, and fishing. He loved his wife and all of his family. He enjoyed listening to Gospel and Old Country.

Buster is survived by Daughters: Ruthy Harmon and husband Terry of Banner Elk, Linda Hamby and husband Jay of Hampton, Tenn., Gail Townsend and husband Terry of Banner Elk, Susie Hoilman of Banner Elk, and Angie Woodard and husband Kevin of Ashe County. He is also survived by Grandsons: Hunter Harmon, Josh Horney, Jonah Horney and wife Nicole, Hooch "Jacob" Horney and girlfriend Stephanie King, Brian Hoilman and wife Heather, Joseph Townsend and wife Brittany; Granddaughters: Lynn "Sissy" Wright and husband Leroy, Charity Woodard and boyfriend Norman McFadden, Beth Puckett and husband Ike. He is also survived by Great grandchildren: Emsley, McKenna, Easton, Dustin, Thomas, Maverick, EmelieBlu, McKambree, and Lane Dakota; his Brother: Eugene Arnette; Sister: Evelyn Bailey and several nieces and nephews.

A Funeral service for Buster Arnette will be held at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 21, 2019, at Banner Elk Seventh Day Adventist Church with Pastor Lonnie Barnes officiating.

The family will receive friends from 5 to 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 21, at Banner Elk Seventh Day Adventist.

A Graveside Service will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, Aug. 22, 2019, at Davis Cemetery on Tweetsie Trail in Banner Elk, NC.

Notes:

Ray Eugene Arnett age 74, passed away Sunday, Feb. 9, 2020, at Life Care Center in Banner Elk, NC.

He was born in Avery County, NC on July 1, 1945, to Wesley Arnett and Gladys Cole Arnett.

Funeral services will be at 3 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 13, 2020, at Reins Sturdivant Funeral Home. Visitation will start at 2 p.m., one hour prior to the service.

Burial will follow at Cove Creek Baptist Church Cemetery.

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JOHNSON CITY - Lois Marie Arnett, affectionately known as LoLo by those closest to her, of Johnson City, Tennessee, passed away at the age of 84, on March 6, 2023.

She was the daughter of the late W.A. and Marie Blevins Arnett. She graduated from Science Hill High School in 1958. She enjoyed catching up with everyone at the reunions throughout the years. Her favorite things to do were going on trips with her family to Boston, MA, Myrtle Beach, and to Atlanta to watch her favorite team, the Braves.

She was preceded in death by four brothers, Thomas, Frank, Marvin, and Don; three sisters, Edna, Margaret, and Barbara; and a niece, Carolyn Wells. She is survived by one sister, Phyllis Saylor (Roy) of Jonesborough, TN and numerous nieces, nephews and great-nieces and great-nephews.

Friends will be received from 10:00-10:30 am on Friday, March 10, 2023, at Morris-Baker Funeral Home. A funeral will immediately follow the visitation, at 10:30 am. A committal service will commence at Monte Vista Memorial Park

Notes:

Jerry Allen "Boog" Arnett, 69, of Johnson City, died Monday, February 9, 2015 at his home.

He was a Washington County native and was a son of the late Edward and Virginia Swanner Arnett.

Jerry was a retired sheet metal worker.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Joyce Faye Arnett, and two brothers, James and Wallace Arnett.

Survivors include: two daughters, Kim Miller, and her husband Philip, and Renee Arnett; three sons, Timmy Arnett, and his wife Sue, Neil Arnett, and Mark Arnett; and 13 grandchildren.

The family of Jerry Arnett will receive friends from 11:30 am until 12:30 pm Thursday, February 12, 2015 in Morris-Baker Funeral Home. Following the visitation, family and friends will proceed to Monte Vista Memorial Park for a 1 pm graveside service. Pallbearers will be: Philip Miller, Carl Miller, T. J. Arnett, Philip Miller, Mike Doyle, and Billy Napier.

Jerry married Joyce Faye DeLoach about 1966. Joyce (daughter of James Alfred DeLoach and Elizabeth Rebecca "Lizzie" Treadway) was born on 29 Jun 1946 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 25 Dec 2014 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Monte Vista Memorial Park, , Washington County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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James Arnett - JOHNSON CITY
James Edward (Jim) Arnett, 60, 232 Mosier Road, Johnson City, passed away suddenly Monday, November, 12, 2007, in the Johnson City Medical Center.

He was a native and lifelong resident of Washington County and was a son of the late Edward Long Arnett and Pansy Swanner Arnett, of Johnson City. Mr. Arnett was a construction worker and a heavy equipment operator.

Survivors, in addition to his mother, include his loving wife, Mary Cole Arnett; four sons, James Arnett and his wife, Carolyn, Blaine Arnett and his wife, Alyssia, Brad Arnett and his wife, Andrea, and Edward Arnett and his girlfriend, Renee Elliot; two brothers, Jerry Arnett and his wife, Joyce, and Wallace Arnett, all of Johnson City; ten grandchildren; several nieces and nephews; special friends, James Holden and John.

Graveside services will be conducted at 2:30 PM Thursday, November 15, 2007, in the Monte Vista Memorial Gardens with the Rev. Jack Maupin officiating. Pallbearers will be Hack Arnett, Rick Arnett, Jakie Ferguson, Brian Ferguson, Tony Casey, Mark Arnett and Paul Bailey. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Thursday from 1:00 until 2:00 PM then proceed to the cemetery for the service. The family will also receive friends at other times at the residence, 232 Mosier Road, Johnson City.

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ELIZABETHTON - Eula Mae Hodge, age 91, of Elizabethton, TN went to be with her Lord on Friday, February 26, 2021 at Ivy Hall Nursing Home. She was born to the late James Monroe “Poga” Potter and Sarah Catherine Hopson. Mae was the Administrative Assistant for Laws-Troutman Insurance Company where she later retired. She was active with a group of ladies that would go to the Carter County Jail weekly and have devotions with the female inmates. Mae loved to sew, cook, and take care of others. She was a member of First Christian Church, Elizabethton.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Lestol M. “Sid” Hodge and brother, James M. “Bud” Potter. Those left to cherish her memory are her daughter, Teresa Densford and husband Orris, of Elizabethton; two sisters, Dorothy “Dot” Oaks and Leota Holsclaw, both of Elizabethton; a granddaughter, Anna Marie Densford, of Elizabethton; several nieces and nephews also survive.

A graveside service to honor the life of Eula Mae Hodge will be conducted at 1:00 P.M. Tuesday, March 2, 2021 at Happy Valley Memorial Park with Mr. Michael Klaus and Mr. Brock Harrison, Ministers officiating. Active pallbearers are Randy Brockley, Isaac Carson, Adam Greenlee, Michael Greenlee, Noah Holsclaw, Chris Mosely, Efren Rosario, David Shields and David Trivette. Honorary pallbearers will be the Men of First Christian Church, Elizabethton.

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ELIZABETHTON - Leota Holsclaw, age 83, of Elizabethton, TN went to be with the Lord on Monday, November 1, 2021 at Ivy Hall Nursing Home. She was the daughter of the late, James “Poga” Monroe Potter and Sarah Catherine Hopson Potter. Leota retired as a Medical Secretary for Dr. Eugene Galloway. She was a member of Elizabethton Church of Christ and Graduate of Elizabethton High School. She enjoyed going to Elizabethton ballgames, traveling, entertaining, cooking and especially loved spending time with her grandchildren and family.
In addition to her parents, Leota was preceded in death by her husband of 64 years, Willie Holsclaw; brother, Bud Potter; sister, Eula Mae Hodge and several brothers-in-law and sisters-in law. Those left to cherish her memory include her two sons, Eddie Holsclaw and wife Amber and Jeff Holsclaw and wife Vanessa, all of Elizabethton; three granddaughters, Jessica Trivette and husband David, Summer Mosley and husband Christopher, Katie Rosario and husband Danny; two grandsons, Noah Holsclaw and Josh Reifert and wife Melissa; eleven great- grandchildren, Halle, Luke, Levi, Miles, Callie, Millie, Stella, Willa Mae, Selah, Nala and Jade; sister, Dorothy “Dot” Oaks, of Elizabethton; two special nieces, Teresa Densford and husband Oris, Nancy Greenlee and husband Jim; special great-niece, Anna Marie Densford and several nieces and nephews also survive.
A funeral service to honor the life of Leota Holsclaw will be conducted at 7:30 P.M. on Thursday, November 4, 2021 at Elizabethton Church of Christ with Mr. Roby Ellis, Minister and Mr. Eddy Craft, Minister officiating. Music will be held by Elizabethton Church of Christ Congregation. The family will receive friends from 5:00 P.M. to 7:30 P.M. prior to the funeral service on Thursday at the church.
The graveside service and committal will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Friday, November 5, 2021 at Happy Valley Memorial Park with Mr. Todd Houston, minister officiating. Active pallbearers will be Christopher Mosley, David Trivette, Danny Rosario, Michael Greenlee, Adam Greenlee, Alex Jones, Ethan Cannon, Hadley Townsend, Terry Chambers. Honorary pallbearers are Noah Holsclaw, Randy Jones, Josh Reifert, elders/deacons of Elizabethton Church of Christ, John Bo Pansock, Steve Roberts and John Holsclaw Jr.

Leota married Willie Holsclaw about 1959 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Willie (son of James Frederick Holsclaw and Susan Ann Harmon) was born on 2 Dec 1937 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 22 Dec 2020 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Happy Valley Memorial Park, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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JOHNSON CITY - Ted McKeehan, 87, of Johnson City, TN, went to be with the Lord on December 18, 2021, at Franklin Woods Hospital following a courageous battle with Leukemia. He was born on November 30, 1934, to the late John McKeehan Sr. and Hassie Arnett McKeehan.
In addition to his parents, Ted was preceded in death by a sister, Rada Perry; brothers, Louis and Terry McKeehan; and sister-in-law, Rita McKeehan.
Ted was a faithful member of Central Baptist Church in Johnson City.
Ted graduated from Happy Valley High School in 1953 and attended Milligan College. He proudly served in the United States Army for two years and the Army Reserves for seven years.
Mr. McKeehan was employed for 25 years at North American Rayon and retired as Plant Manager from PB&S/Brenntag Chemical.
He was involved with fund raising and coordinating for Habitat for Humanity.
Ted was an avid golfer, Tennessee Vols fan, and a gardener. He was also very active in sports, serving as a High School TSSAA Basketball official for 35 years and 21 years at the college level serving in the NAIA, NCAA Division I & II. Additionally, he was a high school Assigning Officer for 10 years. He played fast pitch softball until the age of 35. He also coached Elizabethton Babe Ruth Baseball for 14 years.
Those left to cherish his memory include his wife of 30 years, Mary Elizabeth Ward McKeehan of the home; sons, Teddy Wayne and Eddie Eugene (Sherry); daughters, Sherry Ann Hunt (Dave) and Lorri Carver (Ronnie); grandchildren, Brandi Forbes, Whitney Forbes, and Matthew Carver; great-grandchildren, Logan Deakins, Chevy Carver, and Paislee McDonald; sisters, Nancy Verran (Don) and Betty Archer (Ron); brothers, William “Bud” (Loretta), Tony (Jane), Jackie (Kim), and Bobby (Devonna); several nieces and nephews; and special friend, Albert Spaller.
Due to Covid precautions, a graveside service and interment will be conducted at Shell Cemetery (225 Methodist Church St, Piney Flats, TN 37686) at 1:00 pm, Tuesday, December 21, 2021, under the direction of Dr. Tommy Hood, Senior Pastor.

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ELIZABETHTON — Rada Belle McKeehan Perry, 76, Elizabethton, a loving, mother, grandmother and great grandmother passed away on Friday, January 15, 2016, in the Sycamore Shoals Hospital.

A native of Carter County, she was a daughter of the late John McKeehan, Sr. and Hassie Arnett McKeehan. Mrs. Perry was a 1957 graduate of Happy Valley High School. She was employed as a clerk at the South Elizabethton Utility District.

She was a member of the Oak Grove Christian Church.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Leon Perry; infant daughter, Julie Perry; and two brothers, Terry McKeehan and Louis McKeehan.

Survivors include two daughters. Debbie Perry Lenden and husband Kevin and Stephanie Perry Nanney and husband David, all of Elizabethton; four grandchildren, Aaron Lenden, Jessica Lenden Holt and husband Forrest, Victoria Nanney, and Vanessa Nanney all of Elizabethton; two great grandchildren, Alayna Holt and Brayden Holt; several nieces & nephews; her sisters, Nancy Verran and husband Don, Johnson City, and Betty Archer and husband Ron, Jonesborough; five brothers, Bud McKeehan and wife Loretta, Elizabethton and Ted McKeehan and wife Mary, Johnson City, Jackie McKeehan and wife Kim, Gray, Tony McKeehan and wife Jane, Johnson City and Bobby McKeehan and wife Devonia, Elizabethton; two half brothers, John McKeehan and Charlie McKeehan both of Elizabethton; her half sister, Lennie Ellis and husband Frank, Elizabethton; several nieces & nephews.

Funeral Services will be conducted at 2:30 p.m. on Monday, January 18, 2016, in Memorial Funeral Chapel with Dr. Ted Thomas.

Interment will follow in Happy Valley Memorial Park. Active Pallbearers will be, Grandsons, Brothers and Brothers-in-law.

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JOHNSON CITY — Teddy Wayne McKeehan, 65, of Milligan College, Tenn., passed away Thursday, January 20, 2022, following a courageous battle with COVID. He was born on June 10, 1956, to the late Ted McKeehan and Doris Walker McKeehan.
In addition to his parents, Teddy was preceded in death by Maxie Patton McKeehan, his college sweetheart to whom he was married for over 30 years.
After graduating from Happy Valley High School in 1974, Teddy played basketball at Steed College and received his BS in History from East Tennessee State University.
After teaching history and coaching basketball for a few years in Cherokee County, Ga., and seven years at Volunteer High School in Church Hill, Tenn., he and his late wife started McKeehan Lawn Service, which he ran for 37 years.
Teddy Wayne loved sports and was a diehard Florida Gator football fan. He also enjoyed playing golf with his brother, sister-in-law, uncles, and late father. Teddy was usually willing to go anywhere and do anything as long as it got him out of the house, but especially if it was a trip to Freddy’s for a turtle sundae. Every winter, he enjoyed taking extended trips to Las Vegas and Florida. For his talents in basketball, football, and track, he was inducted into the Happy Valley and Carter County Sports Halls of Fame in 2021. He was loved by all who met him.
Those left to cherish his memory include his brother, Eddie Eugene (Sherry); sister, Sherry Ann Hunt (Dave); nieces, Brandi Forbes, Whitney Forbes and Megan Patton; nephew, Seth Patton; great-niece, Logan Deakins; stepmother, Mary; stepsister, Lorri (Ronnie) Carver; mother-in-law, Wanda Patton; brother-in-law, Jeff Patton (Teresa); aunts, Nancy Verran (Don) and Betty Archer (Ron); uncles, William “Bud” (Loretta), Tony (Jane), Jackie (Kim), Bobby (Devonna) and Howard “Bud” (Phyllis); and girlfriend, Kim Rowe.
Due to health and safety concerns, services will be private. Teddy will be buried at Patton-Simmons Cemetery in Johnson City. Honorary pallbearers will include Teddy Wayne’s brother and uncles.