Jessie H. S. Arnold

Jessie married Callie Emma Viola Payne on 12 Jan 1911 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Callie (daughter of Francis Marion Payne and Lydia Caroline Farmer) was born on 14 Mar 1895 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 15 Jan 1985 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Dunn Memorial Park, , Johnson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Callie married Asa Williams Lewis about 1934 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Asa (son of William M. "Bill" Lewis and Lillie Prather) was born on 26 Sep 1913 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 25 Nov 1978 in , Avery County, North Carolina, ; was buried in Dunn Memorial Park, , Johnson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Herman married Edna D. Howard about 1940 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Edna was born about 1920 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 7 Apr 2009 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina; was buried in Dunn Memorial Park, , Johnson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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MOUNTAIN CITY — Opal I. Gambill, age 83, of 204 Church Lane, Mountain City, went to be with our Lord Wednesday, August 2, 2006, in the Sycamore Shoals Hospital, Elizabethton, TN.

She was a native of Johnson County and was born May 5, 1923, to the late Jess and Emma Payne Arnold. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Henry Gambill, who were married for 63 years; also by Five sisters: Pearl Shelly, Lela Hammons, Vica Lewis, Lucille Walsh and Lorean Farmer; Four brothers: Denvil Arnold, Herman Arnold, Marvin Arnold and Ray Arnold.

She was an active member of the Ackerson Creek Church of Christ, a life time member of the American Legion Post #6908 and the VFW and was retired from Melville Shoe Company. She loved cooking and caring for her family.

Survivors include four sons: Bill and wife, Brenda Gambill, of Mountain City, Earl and wife, Mary Ann Gambill, of Mountain City, Sonny and Wife, Gail Gambill, of Mountain City, Adopted Son: Bob and wife Melinda Heck, of Mountain City; Two sisters: Nina Tedder, of Mountain City, Oshea Kirby, Newark, Delaware; Six Grandchildren: Joyce Travis, Lisa Fields, Billy Gambill, Bev Fletcher, Wayne Gambill and Mischelle Simcox; Special Friends: Mrs. Ellen Roark. Twelve Great Grandchildren, Several Nieces and Nephews also survive.

Funeral services for Opal I. Gambill will be held at 8:00 p.m. Friday, August 4, 2006, from the Chapel of the Henson Funeral Home with Mr. Gary Gambill, Kenneth Caswell and Wayne Gambill to Officiate. Music will be under the Direction of Walter and Pam Johnson. Graveside services and Burial will be held 10:00 a.m. Saturday, August 5, 2006, from the Dunn Memorial Cemetery.

Active Pallbearers will be: Wayne Gambill, Billy Gambill, Eugene Arnold, Glen Gambill, Terry Gambill, Russell Lewis, Bobby Ray Arnold and Willie Arnold. The family will receive friends from 6 until 8:00 p.m. Friday at the Funeral Home Chapel prior the services and other times friends may call at residence, 204 Church Lane, Mountain City, at anytime.

Opal married Henry Gambill about 1940. Henry was born about 1920; died about 2003. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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MOUNTAIN CITY – Ray Arnold, 76, 605 Claude Warren Road, died Tuesday, May 21, 2002, at his residence. Mr. Arnold was a Johnson County native and a son of the late Jessie Arnold and Emma Payne Arnold. He retired from Brown Brothers Construction. Mr. Arnold was a World War II Army veteran and a Purple Heart recipient. He was a member of Rainbow Baptist Church. Mr. Arnold was preceded in death by three brothers, Herman Arnold, Denville Arnold and Melvin Arnold; five sisters, Pearl Shelley, Vica Lewis, Lela Hammons, Lorraine Farmer and Lucille Walsh. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Maude Lee Pardue Arnold; one daughter, Sharon Arnold, Mountain City; three sons, Bobby Ray Arnold, Eugene Arnold and Mike Arnold, all of Mountain City; three sisters, Opal Gambill and Nina Tedder, both of Mountain City, and Oshea Norris, Newark, Del.; seven grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services for Ray Arnold, age 76, of 605 Claude Warren Road, Mountain City, Tennessee, will be held 3:00 P.M. Friday at the Hux-Lipford Funeral Home chapel with J.C. Greene and Mack Tester to officiate. Pallbearers will be Grandchildren. In Lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Rainbow Church Building Fund. Military graveside services will follow in the Rainbow Cemetery accorded by the Johnson County Honor Guard. Family will receive friends from 1:00 to 3:00 P.M. Friday at the funeral home chapel.

Albert married Maude Lee Pardue about 1946 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Maude (daughter of Robert Fate Pardue and Ollie Belle Tester) was born on 6 Mar 1930 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 15 Nov 1924 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Rainbow Cemetery, , Johnson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Albert Glenn Arnold was born at home and grew up in Mountain City, TN. The oldest of four children born to Herman and Edna Howard Arnold: Albert, Ramon, William (Willie), and is survived by his baby sister Louise Arnold Phillips. Albert married Sarah Elizabeth Batson, and they had three children together, Steven Albert Arnold, Virginia Dawn Oswald, and Tishia Elizabeth Arnold Snyder. Their respective spouses are Pam Blankenship Arnold, Dean William Oswald, and Mitchell J. Snyder. Tishia and Mitch had the proud honor of our parents’ care for the last few years and are much appreciated.

Albert is survived by nieces and nephews as well. Raymond and Joan had Raina and Stephanie. Willie and Millie Arnold had Jeffrey and Westley Arnold, Dale and Louise Phillips had 3 boys Eddy, & Kevin Phillips. Albert and their youngest son Travis were very close. Travis preceded him and will be waiting on the other side. All the Arnold men joined different branches of service and volunteered. Albert was proud to volunteer and serve his country in the Army and will have a military funeral. In his youth he worked hard on farms. He also played Country Western Music which stemmed from his deep roots in gospel music at church. He and his sister Louise sang on the radio a time or two, and Albert traveled singing with such names as Dottie West. He was good with cars and did a little mechanical work in his youth. He was an Electrician by trade and helped many people.
Albert and his wife Sarah lived the majority of their lives in the old home stead on Arnold Road. He enjoyed sitting on the porch and watching the animals. He enjoyed watering his tomatoes. He enjoyed playing pool and singing for his friends. He enjoyed Westerns, Football, and Racing. He enjoyed looking at his wife across the room and reminding her how pretty he still thought she was after 50+ years of marriage. He will be remembered as a loving father and husband, a good friend if you needed him, and a man of few words. He didn’t say much, wouldn’t talk badly about people. When he did talk, people listened because it was worth hearing. He let people live their own lives and he didn’t judge, but if you asked, he had sound advice and knowledgeable help. He could quote scripture for the occasion if you asked for it, but he never shoved his personal beliefs down other people’s throats unless he felt he had no choice.

He will be missed here on Earth, but When the Role is Called Up Yonder, we will all be there. We rejoice that he is in his new body and no longer in any pain.

Albert will lie in state at Mountain City Funeral Home from 10:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. on Saturday, June 17, 2023. A graveside service will follow at 2:00 p.m. at Dunn Memorial Park Cemetery (Forge Creek Rd) in Mountain City, TN with Pastor David Hankal officiating.

Military honors will be accorded by the Johnson County Honor Guard. Honorary pallbearers are Eddie Phillips, Kevin Phillips, Jeffery Arnold, Wesley Arnold, Craig Sluder, Tommy Wilson, and Mitchell Snyder.

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James Willie Arnold, age 73, of Mountain City, TN passed away on Friday, February 21, 2020, at his residence. He was born February 1, 1947, to the late Herman Arnold and Edna Howard Arnold. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother Raymond Arnold.

Willie was a dedicated servant of the Lord and a loving husband and father. He served his country honorably in the United States Marine Corps and cherished his country.

He was a member of Roan Creek Baptist Church, where he also served as a deacon.

Those left to cherish his memories include his wife Millie Arnold; sons Jeffrey Arnold and wife Cheryll and Wesley Arnold and wife Sybil; sister Louise Phillips and husband Dale: brother Albert Arnold and wife Sarah; one granddaughter Parker Derry; several nieces and nephews.

The family will receive friends on Sunday, February 23, 2020, from 5-7 p.m. at Roan Creek Baptist Church. The funeral service will follow at 7:00 p.m. with Pastor David Hankal to officiate. Special music will be provided by Diana Wagner and Roan Creek Baptist Church choir. Graveside service and burial will be held at 12:00 p.m. on Monday, February 24, 2020, at the Dunn Cemetery, Forge Creek Road, with military honors to be accorded by the Johnson County Honor Guard. Pallbearers will be Sonny Gambill, Craig Sluder, Joey Phillips, Tim Lipford, Tim Nelson, Wes Davidson, and Sawyer Phillips. Honorary pallbearers are the deacons of Roan Creek Baptist Church.

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Sonny Clay Gambill, age 70, passed away on May 3, 2022. Sonny was born December 30, 1951 to the late Henry Will Gambill and Opal Arnold Gambill. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Bill Gambill.

Sonny loved sports and excelled in the JCHS Longhorn Football team from 1965 – 1969.

He enjoyed drag racing with his brothers, grandsons, and the drag racing community. He enjoyed his Monday night bowling in Boone and the league members he came to know over the past twenty years. He was a huge UT Football fan who always cheered on his VOLS.

Most of all Sonny loved his family and being the “taxi” for his grandsons’ sports. Sonny was a “helper” and enjoyed lending his hand in times of need.

Those left to cherish his memories include his wife of 48 years, Gail Gambill; daughter, Mischelle Simcox; grandsons, Dylan Simcox and Connor Simcox; brothers, Earl Gambill (Mary Ann) and Bob Heck (Melinda); sister-in-law, Brenda Gambill; nieces and nephews, Joyce Travis, Bev Gambill, Lisa Fields, Wayne Gambill, Billy Gambill and many special friends.

The family will receive friends from 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, May 7, 2022 at Roan Creek Baptist Church. The funeral service will follow at 3:00 p.m. with Pastor David Hankel, Bill Worley, and Wayne Gambill officiating. Music will be provided by Stephen Long. The graveside service and burial will follow the funeral from Sunset Memorial Park. Pallbearers will be Dylan Simcox, Connor Simcox, Wayne Gambill, Billy Gambill, Eugene Hand, Clay Fletcher, John Taylor, Jerold Price, Rick Price, Brandon Thompson, and Michael Oxentine. Honorary pallbearers will be Joe Pat Snyder, John Holloway, Dennis Stout, Billy Walker, Lonnie Long, Jeff Arnold, John Hatfield, Randy McQueen, and Tom Warren.