Daniel Morefield

Notes:

1850 Johnson County, TN Census
Household 7
Daniel Morefield29TN
Anne26TN
Alexander 5TN
Rachel E. 4TN
Celia Snider 14TN

Daniel married Anna Neatherly on 10 Oct 1841 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Anna was born about 1824 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Alexander married Nancy Matilda Estep about 1865. Nancy (daughter of Aaron Estep and Rebecca Laws) was born in Oct 1849 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 21 Apr 1919. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Cause of death: Heart Disease

Rachel married John Arnold on 6 Sep 1866 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. John (son of Daniel M. Arnold and Susannah Snider) was born about 1839 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 16 Mar 1874 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Wilson Cemetery, , Johnson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Rachel married Unknown Gentleman about 1878. Unknown was born about 1865. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

"Elizabethton Star," Tuesday, January 24, 1950
WILLIAM D. MOREFIELD
William Daniel Morefield, 80, died at his home in Neva today at 6:16 a.m. after a long illness. He was a member of the Christian Church of Neva.
He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Martha Morefield; two sons, Connie G. Morefield of Elizabethton and Ira Morefield of Lundale, West Virginia; two grandchildren, one great grandchild; one brother, Joe Morefield of Neva and one sister, Mrs. Johnnie Stout of Doeville.
Funeral services will be conducted Thursday at 2:00 p.m. at the Christian Church in Neva with the Rev. Earl Campbell officiating. Burial will be in Happy Valley Memorial Cemetery.
Active pallbearers will be Homer Farthing, Claude Kidd, Stewart Winkler, Tom Redmond, Joe Wilson and S. S. Stout.
Flower bearers will be selected from friends at the services.
The body will remain in the chapel of the Tetrick Funeral Home until 12:00 noon Thursday when it will be taken to the church.

William married Martha Elizabeth Stout about 1886. Martha (daughter of David Vaught Stout and Lea Ann Williams) was born about 1867 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 19 Oct 1950 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Happy Valley Memorial Park, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Benjamin married Lucretia Ellen Lunceford on 24 Apr 1893 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Lucretia (daughter of John W. Lunceford and Rebecca Ford) was born on 10 Feb 1876 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 22 Sep 1902 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Benjamin married Ellen Proffitt on 16 Feb 1903 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Ellen was born about 1876 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

"Johnson County News," Thursday, September 16, 1943 pp. 1 DEATH
ELBERT C. MOREFIELD born April 6, 1873 died Sept. 8, 1943 aged 70 years, 5 months, 2 days.
He was united in marriage to Charlotte S. Forrester Jan. 1, 1894. To this union were born 8 children, 23 girls 6 boys, 3 sons preceded him in death.
Those surviving are his widow, Charlotte Morefield; two daughters Mrs. John Netherly of Neva, Tenn., and Mrs. John Wilson of Waco, W.Va., three sons, Richard and Robert of Waco, W.Va., and Charles of Brownsville, Pa. He united with the Christian Church of Neva several years ago.
Funeral services were conducted at Mountain City Church of Christ at 3 o'clock p.m., Saturday Sept. 12, 1943. Albert Q. Dickson officiated. Mrs. L. F. Yelton and Mr. Dickson sang two hymns. Military services followed at the Mountain City Cemetery with the Spanish American War Veterans in charge. Burial was in charge of North Funeral Home of Elizabethton.
Mr. Morefield was a kind Christian man, a good neighbor, a man that will be missed in his community and to the bereaved family we express our deepest sympathy to you in your loss.

Elbert married Charlotte S. "Lottie" Forrester about 1900. Charlotte was born about 1881; died on 21 Mar 1959 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Landon married Mollie (Morefield) about 1902 in , Johnson County, Tennessee, . Mollie was born about 1886 in , Johnson County, Tennessee, . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Jacob married Martha L. Robinson on 17 Nov 1900 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Martha (daughter of Nicholas Daniel Robinson and Nancy L. Arnold) was born about 1879 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Jennie married William E. Stout on 22 Nov 1900 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. William (son of William Loranza Stout and Catharine (Stout)) was born about 1873 in Ashe County, , , North Carolina; died on 6 May 1929 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Joseph and his wife Pearl are living wih her widowed mother Martha Morfield on the 1910 Johnson County, TN Census,


"The Tomahawk," Wednesday, June 25, 1958
JOSEPH MOREFIELD...
...74, died unexpectedly at the home of a granddaughter, Mrs. Coolidge Arnold, Monday.
A native of Johnson County, he was a retired farmer and a member of the Johnson Chapel Freewill Baptist Church.
Survivors include two sons, Robert H. Morefield of Neva, Elbert Morefield of Shouns; one daughter, Mrs. Ethel Guinn of Neva; 22 grandchildren and eleven great-grandchildren.
Funeral services were held at the Johnson Chapel Freewell Baptist Church at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday with Rev. John Harris and Rev. Earl Campbell officiating. Pallbearers were Dave Mink, Ralph Mink, Bill Dunn, Claude Tester, Ray Stout, Kelly Mink, D. C. Mink, David Stout, Dean Stout, Ham Arnold. Hill Funeral Home in charge.

Joseph married Genetie Pearl Morefield on 6 Nov 1909 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Genetie (daughter of Benjamin Morefield and Martha J. Hicks) was born on 10 Jul 1890 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 25 Dec 1945 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Stout Cemetery, , Johnson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: William M. Brown. William was born about 1885 in , Sullivan County, Tennessee, . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Julia married James C. Courtner on 21 Aug 1884 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. James was born on 2 Mar 1863 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 23 May 1928 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Grindstaff Cemetery, , Johnson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Amanda married Thomas H. Smythe on 20 Jan 1883 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Thomas was born about 1866. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

1900 Carter County, TN

1st District

Household 158
M. A. ArnoldMar 1870 30TN TN TNMarried 8 years
LaraAug 1878 21TN TN TNMarried 8 years
MaggieJan 1894 6TN TN TN
Rossie (m)Mar 1896 4TN TN TN
EugeneDec 1898 1TN TN TN


1910 Johnson County, TN Census

District 4

Household 112
Mack Arnold39TN TN TN
Flar34TN TN TN
Maggie16TN TN TN
Ross13TN TN TN

1920 Johnson County, TN Census

District 4

Household 126
Mack A. Arnold50TN TN TN
Flaria44TN TN TN
Earl


1930 Johnson County, TN Census

District 4

Household 121
Mack A. Arnold60TN TN TN
Flarina54TN TN TN
Ross33TN TN TN
Oma23KY WV KYDaughter in law
James R. 5WV TN KYGrandson
Flarina L. 3WV TN KYGranddaughter
Jack D. 1WV TN KYGrandson
Emert E. 17TN TN TNGrandson


The Tomahawk," April 1, 1964
Mack D. Arnold...
Mack D. Arnold, age 94, Neva, Roan Creek Community, died at his home Friday at 6:00 p.m. after a lengthy illness. He was a native of Johnson County, a retired farmer and member of the Christian Church.
Survivors include the wife, Mrs. Ruth Arnold, Neva; three sons, Ross Arnold, Lonnie Arnold and Connie Arnold, all of Neva; two daughters, Mrs. E.E. Nave, of Mountain City and Mrs. Ruby Shelton, Neva; one step-son, Worley Sexton, Neva; two step-daughters, Mrs. Dorothy Cress, Mountain City and Mrs. Olivine Morefield, Mountain City; one brother, John Arnold, Mountain City and one sister, Mrs. Eddie Smith of Valley Forge, Tenn.; 14 grandchildren and 21 great-grandchildren.
Funeral services were conducted from the Locust Gap Freewill Baptist Church Sunday at 2:00 p.m. with Rev. H.C. Price and Rev. Ernest Carrier, officiating.
Burial was in Arnold cemetery.
Lewis Gentry in charge.
[NJSB NOTE: name on census is Amos/Alimus M. ARNOLD; name on tombstone is Mack A. ARNOLD]

Note: A capstone was placed on the grave by Gentry Funeral Home which reads "Mack D. Arnold". Family members state that the D. was for his name Daniel.

Mack married Flora Heck on 13 Aug 1892 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Flora (daughter of Albert Jordan Heck and Susan Kidd) was born on 1 Oct 1875 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 30 Sep 1930 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Arnold Cemetery, Neatherly Road, Johnson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Mack married Ruth Leona Arnold after 1930 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Ruth (daughter of John Henry Arnold and Delilah Ollie Michaels) was born on 24 Apr 1907 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 26 Jul 2003 in Lenoir, , Caldwell County, North Carolina; was buried in Sunset Memorial Park, , Johnson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Mary married Jesse C. Grindstaff on 6 Apr 1899 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Jesse (son of Wilburn General Grant Grindstaff and Nancy Robinson) was born on 29 Jan 1875 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 9 Dec 1967. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

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

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

Ivalee married Jonah Dowell Icenhour about 1922 in , Johnson County, Tennessee, . Jonah (son of Thomas C. Icenhour and Mary Emeline Guy) was born on 7 Aug 1900 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina; died on 23 Mar 1970 in , Ashland County, Ohio, ; was buried in Ashland County Memorial Park, Ashland County, Ohio, . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Clyde married Mae Catherine Fritts on 22 Jul 1928 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Mae (daughter of Wilburn F. Fritts and Callie Shull) was born on 27 May 1909 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died in Aug 1977 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Happy Valley Memorial Park, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Selma married Dana Edward Graybeal about 1932 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Dana (son of Marion Franklin "M. F." Graybeal and Jennie Maxwell) was born on 3 Dec 1909 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died about 1996 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Happy Valley Memorial Park, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Kathryn S. "Kate" Umbarger, 88, Johnson City passed away Thursday, March 14, 2013, in the Appalachian Christian Village.

A native of Johnson County, she was a daughter of the late William E. and Jennie Morefield Stout. She had lived in LaSiena, California, for 17 years before returning to Tennessee.

She was a member of the Johnson City Seventh Day Adventist Church. She was a homemaker.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, James F. Umbarger, August 10, 1988; and by three brothers: Clyde, Ron and Estill Stout.

Survivors include a son & daughter-in-law: Michael & Barbara Black, Jonesborough; Two Grandsons: Jeremy and Seth Black, both of Phoenix, Arizona; One Sister: Zola Birch, Denton, Texas; Several Nieces & Nephews.

Graveside Services will be conducted at 1 p.m. Wednesday, March 20, 2013, in the Rock Springs Cemetery, Butler, with Pastor Paul Dixon officiating.

Burial will follow the service. Pallbearers will be selected from family and friends. Family and friends will assemble at the funeral home at 12 Noon Wednesday to go to the cemetery.

Robert married Edna Tyson Osborne on 11 Sep 1931 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Edna was born on 25 Aug 1906 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 4 Nov 1973 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; was buried in McEwen Cemetery, , Johnson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

"The Tomahawk", Mountain City, Tennessee - April 28, 1999

Elbert E. "Eb" Morefield, 86, Mountain City, TN died April 26, 1999. Native of Johnson County, TN, son of the late Joseph and Pearl Donnelly Morefield. Preceded in death by wife, Hazel W. Forrester Morefield, January 14, 1967 and two brothers, Robert and Oliver Morefield and sistr Ethel Guinn. Interment: Lewis-Forrester Cemetery.

Elbert married Hazel Willie Forrester about 1935. Hazel was born about 1921 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 14 Jan 1967 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Forrester Cemetery, , Johnson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

"Johnson County News," Thursday, March 4, 1948 [published at a later date]
TRAFFIC ACCIDENT FATAL TO RESIDENT
Oliver Morefield, son of Mr. Joe Morefield, Neva, was killed in an automobile wreck, which occurred at about 8:00 p.m. on Wednesday evening, March 24, three miles out of Mountain City near Shouns.
ALSO in same Newspaper and issue:
OLIVER MOREFIELD, 25, World War II veteran of Neva, who died as a result of a traffic accident near here on Wednesday night, will be buried at 10 a.m. Saturday at Johnson Church at Neva. Rev. Earl Campbell of Butler and Rev. Joe Ponder of Mountain City will officiate. Burial will be in the Stout Cemetery. Military honors will be accorded him at the grave.
Survivors include his father, Joe Morefield, Neva; sisters, Mrs. Ethel Guinn, Neva; two brothers, Robert of McDowell, W. Va. and Elbert of Shouns. His mother was the late Pearl Morefield.
Morefield served in the Pacific theatre during the war. He was discharged in 1945, after which he reenlisted and served 18 months in the army.

"Elizabethton Star," Thursday, March 25, 1948
Neva Man Killed In Auto-Truck Collision
MOUNTAIN CITY, Thurs. March 25 – Oliver Moorefield of Neva, Tenn. was killed here last night involving a truck and a passenger car, and Coolidge Arnold, also of Neva is in serious condition in Mountain Home Hospital at Johnson City.
A 1941 (Plymouth) sedan, driven by Arnold and carrying three other passengers, was in collision with a coal truck from St. Paul, Va., driven by Henry Lowe, who was uninjured. The accident occurred about 8 p.m. three miles from Mountain City on the North Carolina highway, according to the sheriff of Johnson County.

Dewey married Martha Elizabeth Moore on 13 Jul 1935 in , Sullivan County, Tennessee, . Martha was born on 24 Dec 1914 in , Sullivan County, Tennessee, ; died on 23 May 1998 in , Johnson County, Tennessee, ; was buried in Brown Cemetery, Johnson County, Tennessee, . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Dayton married Maxie Mae Estep on 21 Jul 1964 in Woodbridge, , Virginia, . Maxie (daughter of Dana Harmon Estep and Alice Mae Taylor) was born on 26 May 1925 in , , Tennessee, ; died on 30 Jan 1971 in Alexandria, , Virginia, . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Emeline married John William Fritts on 17 May 1902 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. John (son of Andrew J. Treffenstead and Louisa Susan Porch) was born on 17 Oct 1873 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 17 Oct 1950 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Rock Springs Baptist Church Cemetery, , Johnson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Etoilie married Isaac Hodge about 1908. Isaac was born about 1886 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

John married Mattie M. Ward on 7 Aug 1914 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Mattie (daughter of John T. Ward and Isabel (Ward)) was born in 1896 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 28 May 1993 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

William married Susan Fritts about 1922 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Susan (daughter of David Fritts and Margaret J. "Maggie" Church) was born about 1902 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 25 Jul 1949 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Fritts Courtner Cemetery, , Johnson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Margaret married Edward E. Nave on 24 Oct 1915 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Edward (son of David S. Nave and Sarah Stout) was born in Dec 1892 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Ross married Ona Hensley about 1920. Ona was born about 1900 in West Virginia, , , . [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]

Family/Spouse: Georgia Fay Shell. Georgia was born on 10 Dec 1925 in , , Virginia, ; died on 4 Jan 2010 in , , California, . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Marjorie Othella Morley. Marjorie was born on 7 Feb 1932 in , Johnson County, Tennessee, ; died on 13 Nov 2018 in , Johnson County, Tennessee, ; was buried in Shady Valley Memorial Gardens, Johnson County, Tennessee, . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Buried:
JONESBOROUGH - Mr. Lowell H. Stout, age 85, Jonesborough, completed his life Monday, February 22, 2021 at the Johnson City Medical Center. Because of his belief in God and Jesus, we believe he will dwell in the Kingdom of God forever and ever.

He was born June 5, 1935 to the late Clyde and Mae Fritts Stout in Doeville, TN. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his wife, Nadia Stout, and brother, Dr. Bill Stout.

After high school, he enlisted in the U.S. Air Force, serving in Stavanger, Norway, a county he dearly loved. After serving his county, he was employed by Air Products in Bari, Italy. He returned to the United States and retired from the Bailey Co. in Piney Flats. He was a hardworking, dependable employee. In his younger years he enjoyed hunting and fishing.

Survivors include a brother, Bobby Stout, Elizabethton; nephews, Bryon Stout, Elizabethton, Mike Stout, Charlotte, NC and Roger Stout, Athens, Alabama; and a niece, Cathy Stout, Denver, Colorado.

The family would like to extend a special thank you to the nurses at the James H. Quillen VA Medical Center, Noel, for the great home care and his long-time friends, Ben Clark, Ray Barcel, James Storey and Brandon Tittle.

Graveside services will be conducted 10:00 am Friday, February 26, 2021 at Mountain Home National Cemetery.

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Douglas Eugene "Gene" Graybeal, 84, of Johnson City, died Tuesday, November 7, 2017, at Johnson City Medical Center. He was a native of Johnson City and a son of the late Dana and Selma Stout Graybeal.
Gene was a retired truck driver who last worked for Mor-Flo. He was a long-time member of Sinking Creek Baptist Church.
In addition to his parents, his wife, Vera Jarrett Rupert (March of 2016), and his brother, Jimmy Graybeal (also in 2016), preceded him in death.
Survivors include two stepsons, Wayne and his wife Jane Rupert of Limestone and Eddie Rupert, also of Limestone; a brother and his wife, Marion A. and Dianne Graybeal of Knoxville; several grandchildren and great-grandchildren; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.
A graveside service for Douglas Eugene "Gene" Graybeal will be conducted at 2 p.m. Sunday, November 12, at Happy Valley Memorial Park under the direction of Pastor Jayson Hoagland. Pallbearers will be Calvin Moffett, Allen Rupert, Robbie Rupert, Eric Rupert, Bobby Tester, Sidney Tester and Jesse Stewart. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials to Sinking Creek Baptist Church

Notes:

Mildred Ann Morefield Courtner, 94, formerly of Johnson City, died Friday, November 23, 2018 at Trinity Health Care of Lenoir City.

Mildred was a native of Johnson County, daughter of the late Robert Harrison Morefield and Edna Tyson Osborne Morefield.

Mildred was a retired employee of the U. S. District Court in Greeneville, where she worked in the probation office.

She was a member of the University Parkway Baptist Church.

Mildred was a member of the American Business Women's Association and former member of the North Johnson City Optimist Club.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 66 years, Robert "Earl" Courtner in 2012; a son, Stephen Robert Courtner; three sisters, Kathryn Morefield, Berniece Wilkinson and Lucille Nelson; a brother, R. L. Morefield.

Survivors include: her daughter, Carolyn C. Wood of Knoxville; daughter-in-law, Carol Courtner; sisters, Thelma Mains, Jeannie Arnold and Mae Allen; a brother, Kenny Morefield; seven grandchildren and seven great grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.

A graveside service is scheduled for Thursday, November 29, 2018 under the direction of Dr. Michael Oaks. Active pallbearers will be her grandsons and nephews.

Mildred married Robert Earl Courtner about 1946 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Robert (son of Robert Allen Courtner and Mattie Mae Neatherly) was born on 15 Jan 1917 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 21 Jun 2012 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Mountain Home National Cemetery, , Washington County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Robert G. Morefield, 65, 1167 Pine Loop Road, died in Conway Hospital January 14, 2001. He was a native of Johnson City, Tennessee and was a son of the late Robert H. and Edna Osborne Morefield. He was retired from the US Air Force with over 25years of service and was of the Protestant faith. Survivors include one daughter, Regina L. Gutkosky, Arizona; one son, Robert Lark Morefield; five sisters, Mildred Courtner and Mae Allen, both of Johnson City, Tennessee; Bernice Wilkerson,Kingsport, Tennessee; Lucille Nelson and Jeannie Arnold, Mountain City, Tennessee and Thelma Mains, Zionville, North Carolina; one brother, Kenny Morefield, Newark, Delaware. Military services were conducted Friday January 19, 2001 at 2 p.m. at Mountain Home National Cemetery, Mountain Home, Tennessee. Eggers Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

Notes:

Shirley Jean Baird, age 81, of Tom Bunton, Ln; Butler, TN, passed away on Saturday, July 2, 2022, at her home. Jean was born May 18, 1941, in Johnson County, TN, to the late Charles David Guinn and Ethel Georgia Morefield Guinn. In addition to her parents, Jean was preceded in death by her husband, Douglas Joe Baird, sister Geneva Eggers, and her brothers, Joe, Dave, Jack, and Wayne.

Jean was a hard worker for those who knew her best: whether she was working outside around the house, taking care of others, or in her Churches, Bakers Gap Baptist Church and most recently in her son’s church, Baird’s Chapel. Jean loved her family very much, especially her grandkids. She will be truly missed by all who knew her.

Those left to cherish her memories included her sons, Terry Douglas Baird and wife Joyce and Timothy Joe Baird and wife Traci, grandchildren, Aaron Joseph Baird and wife Kim, Katie Baird, Abby Baird, and Anna Baird, sisters, Mae Talley, Melissa McCullah, Lynn Gagliardi and husband AL; one brother, Mark Guinn; several nieces, nephews and cousins, brothers and sisters-in-laws, Lonnie Baird, Judy Roark and husband Lee L., Peggy Potter and husband Howard; special niece who was like a daughter, Patricia Tello.

The family will receive friends on Friday, July 8, 2022, from 5:00 until 7:00 p.m. at Mountain City Funeral Home, with a funeral service to follow at 7:00 p.m. with Pastors Dennis Peterson and James Richardson officiating. Graveside service and burial will be on Saturday, July 9, 2022, at 11:00 a.m. from Bakers Gap Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Carroll Chappell, Tim Fenner, Charles McKinney, Clifton Worley, Aaron Baird, Kenny Poole, and Marshall Potter. Honorary pallbearers are Howard Potter, Lee L. Roark, Keith Gwinn, David Gwinn, and the Men of Baird’s Chapel.

Notes:

Genevia Tolue Eggers, age 68, of Mountain City, Tennessee, passed away on Tuesday, December 26, 2017. She was born on June 19, 1949 to the late Charlie and Ethel Morefield Guinn. In addition to her parents, Genevia was preceded in death by her brothers, Dave Guinn and Joe Guinn.

Genevia was always energetic and outgoing. She was always willing to help others. She enjoyed reading and shopping.

Genevia was a member of Locust Gap Baptist Church.

Those left to cherish her memories include her husband of 16 ½ years, Bob Eggers; daughters: Lisa Shore and husband Bubba, Glenda McCulloch and husband Jimmy, Sandy Worley; son, Clifton Worley Jr. and wife Michelle; step-daughter, Donna Kirby and husband Buddy; step-son, Michael Eggers and wife Brenda; sisters: Jean Baird, Melissa McCullah, Mae Talley and Lynn Gagliardi; brothers: Jack Guinn, Mark Guinn and Wayne Guinn; several grandchildren and several great and great-great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.

The family will receive friends from 1-2:00 p.m. on Friday, December 29, 2017 at the Mountain City Funeral Home Chapel with the funeral service to follow at 2:00 p.m. with Mac Arnold officiating. Graveside service and interment will follow at the Sunset Memorial Park. Pallbearers will be Keith Guinn, Adam Worley, Todd Cable, Raiden Lewis, Thomas Stout, Michael Eggers, Adam Manuel, David Sowder Poole. Honorary pallbearers are Randy Arnold, Bud McComas, Tommy Rhymer, Mike McKinney, Gary Eggers and David Manuel.

Notes:

We are saddened to announce the passing of Mark S. Guinn, age 65, on Wednesday July 26, 2023 at his residence. He was born February 28, 1958 to the late Charles D. Guinn and Ethel Morefield Guinn. Mark was a member of the Victory Chapel Cowboy Church and enjoyed Woodworking and Fishing.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers; Dave Guinn, Joe Guinn, Wayne Guinn, and Jack Guinn. Sisters; Geneva Eggers, and Jean Baird.

Those left to cherish his memory include his Spouse Doris Vanover; three sons, Dakota Guinn, Ricky Vanover, and Jason Vanover; two daughters, Amanda and Paula Schofield; three sisters, Melissa McCullah, Lynn Gagliardi, and Mae Talley; nine grandchildren, several nieces and nephews, and special friends Steven Parks, and Spider also survive.

To honor his wishes there will be no formal services held.

Notes:

Nellie Elizabeth Brown Proffitt, age 77, of Mountain City, Tennessee, went home to be with her Lord on Saturday, October 24, 2015 at the Watauga Medical Center. She was born on December 30, 1937 in Johnson County to the late Dewey E. Brown and Martha Moore Brown. In addition to her parents, Nellie was preceded in death by her sister Coretta Proffitt; brothers: Tommy George Brown, Lonnie O. Brown and Jack Brown.
She was a member of Vaughts Gap Baptist Church.
Nellie is survived by her brothers; Coleman Brown, D.L. Brown, Rocky Brown all of Mountain City, Ed Brown of Kingsport, TN; and five nieces and three nephews.
Graveside service and interment were at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, October 27, 2015 from the Martha Brown Cemetery (Vaughts Gap Rd. ) with Pastor Chuck Morefield and Rev. Benny Green officiating. Pallbearers were family and friends. Honorary pallbearers were Dr. John Whitlock and Daniel Jones and their medical staff and the staff of Mountain City Care Center.

Notes:

Coleman Ray Brown, age 77, of Vaught’s Gap Rd, Mountain City, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, May 25, 2022, at his residence. Coleman was born on September 30, 1944, in Johnson County, TN to the late Dewey E. Brown and Martha (Addie) Elizabeth Brown. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sisters, Nellie Brown and Coretta Roark, brothers, Tommy George, Jack, Lonnie, and Donald (DL) Brown, son Christopher Brown, and grandson Austin Motsinger.

Coleman enjoyed growing a garden and sharing his vegetables with neighbors and friends. He had never met a stranger and loved to sit and socialize while enjoying a cup of coffee. One of his favorite hobbies included sightseeing with his dog Skippy, to who he also taught many unique tricks. Coleman was a faithful member of Vaught’s Gap Baptist Church and enjoyed mowing the church grounds which he did for over 30 years.

Those left to cherish his memory include his daughter, Kathy Motsinger Eller, and husband Michael; son Jeff Brown; special friend of 30 years, June Thomas (June Bug), brother Rocky Brown; grandchildren Kandas Motsinger and Courtney Motsinger; great-grandchildren, Ryland Hoyle, Zayden Hoyle, and Kingsley Cornett.

The family will receive friends on Sunday, May 29 from 1:00-2:00 pm at Mountain City Funeral Home, with funeral services to follow at 2 pm with Pastor Chuck Morefield and Pastor Bennie Greene officiating. Special music will be conducted by Clark and Nancy Mixon. Coleman will be laid to rest at the Brown Cemetery (Vaught’s Gap Rd.); pallbearers will be Doug Thomas, Jimmy Tester, Mike Wilson, Anthony Shaw, Terry Hodge, and Marvin Arney. Honorary pallbearers include Members of the Vaught’s Gap Baptist Church, Friends at Hardee’s, Members of the Johnson County Senior Center, and Brad Thomas.

Ada married Mister Morgan about 1932. Mister was born about 1910. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Jadie married Mildred Fay Robinson about 1938 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Mildred (daughter of Emerald Garfield Robinson and Winnie Wildred Wilson) was born about 1918 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 18 Aug 2012 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Happy Valley Memorial Park, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Aurthur married Mary Kate Dugger on 7 Jun 1940 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Mary (daughter of Hiram Hunter Dugger and Barbara Elizabeth Keller) was born on 21 Aug 1925 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 19 May 2009 in Sullivan County, , , Tennessee; was buried in McKinney Cemetery, , Hawkins County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Burlis married Hazel McGinnis on 1 Oct 1945 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Hazel was born on 22 Apr 1923 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 3 Feb 2018 in Roanoke, , , Virginia; was buried in Rock Springs Baptist Church Cemetery, , Johnson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Warren married Helen Ruth McCloud on 23 Dec 1948 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Helen was born on 12 Sep 1925 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 5 Apr 2003 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Highland Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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MOUNTAIN CITY — Blanche Belle Ward, age 97, of Mountain City, Tennessee, passed away peacefully on Monday, October 29, 2012 at the Mountain City Care and Rehabilitation Center.

She was a life-long resident of Johnson County, the daughter of the late John and Mattie Courtner.

In addition to her parents, Blanche was preceded in death by her husband Wade Ward; three sisters, two brothers and two nephews.

Blanche was a member of Liberty Christian Church and a former employee of Blue Ridge Shoe Company.

She is survived by her brother, James Courtner and wife Mary of Hudson, NC; two daughters: Mary Miller of Mountain City, TN and Carolyn Hemming of Jefferson, NC; a son, Eddie Ward and wife Wanda of Jonesborough, TN; ten grandchildren; fourteen great grandchildren; one great great grandchild and several nieces and nephews.

A funeral service will be conducted at 2:00 p.m. Friday, November 2, 2012 from the Mountain City Funeral Home Chapel with Pastors Denton Hart and Steven Spencer to officiate. The family will receive friends from 1-2:00 p.m. prior to the service.

Graveside Service and Interment will follow in the Brown Cemetery (behind Pine Grove Baptist Church). Grandsons and family will serve as pallbearers.

The family would like to extend their gratitude and appreciation to the caregivers of Mountain City Care and Rehabilitation Center, Caris Hospice and Dr. James Shine and staff for the loving care provided to Blanche.

In lieu of flowers, the family respectfully requests that memorials in Blanche's memory be made to the Johnson County Emergency Rescue Squad, 203 Vandilla Street, Mountain City, TN 37683.

Blanche married Wade William Ward about 1935 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Wade (son of Noah W. Ward and Virginia Elizabeth "Betty" Forrester) was born about 1908 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died about 1982 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Brown Cemetery, , Johnson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Carl married Elizabeth Priscilla Slimp on 17 Mar 1952 in Washington County, , , Tennessee. Elizabeth (daughter of Charley Franklin Slimp and Nettie Florence Arney) was born on 30 Dec 1923 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 18 Dec 2021 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Sunset Memorial Park, , Johnson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Pansy Parlee Courtner, age 90, of Mountain City, Tennessee, passed away on Saturday, January 06, 2018 at the Watauga Medical Center. She was born on June 6, 1927 to the late Clyde and Susie Fritts Courtner. In addition to her parents, Pansy was preceded in death by daughter, Edith Poore; sister, Kate Courtner; brothers: Walt Courtner, Lloyd Courtner and Howard Courtner and great grandchild, Ronnie Clayton Mc-Call.

Prior to her declining health, Pansy enjoyed working in her garden and flower beds. She always loved to sit on her porch and enjoy the outdoors and visit with family and friends. She was a member of Dewey Christian Church.

Those left to cherish her memories include her children: Barbara Gentry and special friend, Gerald, Jean Oliver, Rosa Gentry and husband Frankie, Kathy Courtner and Sanford Courtner; sister, Violet Phillips; brother, Clarence Courtner; 13 grandchildren; 24 great grandchildren; 3 great-great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.

Graveside service and interment will be conducted at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, January 9, 2018 at the Rock Springs Baptist Church Cemetery with grandson, Pastor Shannon Courtner officiating. Pallbearers will be grandsons and grandsons-in-law.

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Kate O. Courtner, age 81, of 955 R.D. Campbell Road, Butler, Tennessee passed away Friday, December 8, 2017 at the Mountain City Care Center. She was a daughter of the late Clyde Courtner who passed away in 1995 and her mother Susie Fritts Courtner who passed away in 1948. Ms. Courtner was a member of the Rock Springs Baptist Church.

She was a homemaker who loved gardening. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by three brothers; Walt Courtner, Loyd Courtner, and Howard Courtner.

Survivors include: three sons: Marvin Courtner, of the Home, I.G. Courtner, Butler, Tennessee and Kenneth Courtner and wife Vickie, Mountain City, Tennessee. two sisters: Violet Phillips of Butler, Tennessee Parlee Courtner, Mountain City, Tennessee and a brother Clarence Courtner, of Mountain City, Tennessee; ten grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.

A funeral service for Kate will be conducted at 7:00 p.m. Thursday, December 14, 2017

in the Charles B. Hux Chapel of Hux & Lipford Funeral Home the family will receive friends from 6 until 7 prior to the funeral service, with Rev. Shannon Courtner officiating.

Pallbearers will be Donald Courtner, James Courtner, Tommy Courtner, and Eddie Dickens.

Graveside Service will be held Friday, December 15, 2017 at 2 pm. in the Rock Springs Baptist Church Cemetery.

Kate married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Judy Nave Snyder, age 84, of Mountain City, Tennessee, passed away on Monday, January 23, 2012 at the Watauga Medical Center. She was born on June 12, 1927 to the late Edward and Margaret 'Maggie' Arnold Nave. In addition to her parents, Judy was preceded in death by two sisters, Adlee Lane and Ella Mae Goodwin; and two brothers, Earl Nave and Shelton Nave.

Judy loved to read and loved to go sight-seeing and travel. She was a member of Liberty Christian Church.

Judy is survived by her husband of 67 years, Alex Snyder; daughter, Kathy Greever of Mountain City, TN; son and daughter-in-law, Steve and Helen Snyder of Mountain City, TN; sister, Louise Russom of Mountain City, TN; grandchildren, Amanda Greever of Louisville, TN, Chad Greever and wife Amber, Tracy Snyder and wife Wendy, Rebekkah Davenport and husband Charles, all of Mountain City, TN; great grandchildren, Trey Snyder and Emily Snyder and several nieces and nephews.

The family received friends from 1-2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, January 25, 2012 at Mountain City Funeral Home Chapel with the funeral service following at 2:00 p.m. with Pastor Steven Spencer officiating. Music was under the direction of Sherry Tester.

Graveside service and interment followed at the Pleasant Grove Cemetery. Pallbearers were Chad Greever, Tracy Snyder, Chuck Davenport, John Verplank, Larry Snyder, Bill Worley. Honorary Pallbearers were Jack Elswick and Jim Hutchinson.

Judy married Alexander Schuyler Snyder on 15 Sep 1945 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Alexander (son of Noah Hamilton Snyder and Ollie May Martin) was born on 12 Mar 1922 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 29 Jun 2016 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Pleasant Grove Baptist Church Cemetery, , Johnson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

James married Ruth Wilson about 1950 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Ruth (daughter of Marvin S. Wilson and Freda M. Parks) was born on 3 May 1925 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 19 Feb 2011 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. [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]

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Edna Jean Lunceford, age 80, of 727 Sugar Hollow Road, Elizabethton, TN passed away Sunday, February 8, 2015.

She was preceded in death by her mother, Gertrude Fritts McCloud, and one daughter, Kathy Miller.

Edna enjoyed spending time gardening and canning. She especially enjoyed her time as a Pink Lady Volunteer at Sycamore Shoals Hospital.

She was formally a member of Rock Springs Baptist Church since 1947.

Survivors include her husband of 63 years, L.C. Lunceford; two daughters: Anita Vestal of Elizabethton, TN and Rita Southerland and husband Joe of Elizabethton, TN; two sons: Russ Lunceford of the home and Steve Lunceford and wife Stephanie of Elizabethton, TN; nine grandchildren, three great grandchildren and one special great grandson Christopher Lee Sims; and several nieces, nephews and special friends, Robert Clark, Johnny Lovelace, Matthew Ainsworth and Brenda Vestal.

Services for Edna were held at the East Side Chapel of Hux-Lipford Funeral Home with Rev. Roy Wilson officiating.

Graveside service and interment were at 11:00 am, Saturday, February 14, 2015 from Dyson Grove Cemetery.

Edna married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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ELIZABETHTON - Phyllis Davenport, age 75, of Elizabethton went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, March 8, 2018 at her residence.

Phyllis was born in Butler, Tennessee to the late Jady and Faye Robinson Fritts. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 50 years, Bobby Joe Davenport; two brothers, Malcolm Fritts and Kenneth Fritts; and a daughter, Kathy Davenport.

Phyllis was a homemaker, a loving wife, mother and grandmother, who will be missed tremendously by all who knew her. She was a member of Willow Springs Baptist Church and enjoyed gardening.

Those left to cherish her memory include her son, Richard Davenport, of Elizabethton; her daughter, Donna Royston and husband Danny, of Lake Wylie, SC; three grandchildren, Devin Trivette, Kayla Davenport and Bobby Davenport; her sister, Helen Huffine, of Elizabethton; and her special friend, Lee Hamm, of Elizabethton.

A service to honor and celebrate the life of Phyllis Davenport will be conducted at 7:00 PM on Saturday, March 10, 2018 in the Chapel of Peace at Tetrick Funeral Home, Elizabethton with Rev. James Henson and Rev. Dean Smith, officiating. The family will receive friends from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM in the funeral home chapel, prior to the service on Saturday.

The graveside service will be conducted at 1:30 PM on Sunday, March 11, 2018 at Happy Valley Memorial Park. Active pallbearers will be Allen Smith, Bobby Davenport, Austin Jaynes, Jimmy Bowling, John Pansock and Gordon Nidiffer.

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ELIZABETHTON - Mitchel Lane Fritts, age 66, of 604 Bingham Street, Elizabethton, TN, lost his battle with cancer on Friday, August 19, 2016 at his residence. Mitchel was born in Mountain City, Tennessee to the late Warren and Helen Ruth McCloud Fritts. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, John and Emeline Fritts, from Mountain City; and his maternal grandparents, Clarence and Ida McCloud, from Elizabethton.

Mitchel retired from the City of Johnson City Water and Sewer Department. He was a member of Eastside Freewill Baptist church, where he was involved in the Food Pantry and Transportation Ministry. Mitchel was also a Reserve Police Officer for the City of Bluff City for 12 years. He enjoyed working on cars and motorcycles and camping and fishing.

Those left to cherish his memory include his wife of 44 years, Nora Hardin Fritts, of the home; a son, Stacy Fritts, also of the home; a brother, Phil V. Fritts, of Elizabethton; several nieces and nephews; and his first cousins, Helen and Phyllis.

A service to honor and celebrate the life of Mr. Mitchel Lane Fritts will be conducted at 2:30 PM on Monday, August 22, 2016 in the Chapel of Peace at Tetrick Funeral Home, Elizabethton with Rev. Justin Deaton, officiating. The family will receive friends from 1:00 PM until 2:30 PM in the funeral home chapel, prior to the service on Monday.

The graveside service will follow at Caldwell Springs Baptist Church Cemetery. Active pallbearers will be Jeff Carr, Mike Tolbert, Jeff Arnold, Allen McCloud, and Matt Pollock. Honorary pallbearers will be Cody Fair, Josh Fair, David Nelson, Cecil Nelson, Dick Mueller, and Lewis Winters.

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Kenneth W. "Jack" Courtner, age 62, of 357 Atwood Street, Mountain City, Tennessee, passed away Saturday August 18,2018 at the Johnson County Community Hospital, Mountain City, TN. Jack was preceded in death by his parents Ralph Smith and Kate Fritts Courtner.

Those left to cherish Jack's memory are his loving wife, Vicky of the home, his daughter Marie Oates (Mike), 4 sons James Courtner (Angel), Donnie Courtner (Stephanie), Tommy Courtner (Amanda), and Kenneth Courtner Jr. all of Mountain City, TN, 2 brothers Isaac and Marvin Courtner of Butler, TN, 12 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren, several nieces and nephew, special friends Eddie Dickens and the Charles Osborne family, and his loving dog and constant companion Lady.

Pallbearers will be Eddie Dickens, Clarence Courtner, Bobby Courtner, Edie Courtner, and Howard Courtner with honorary pallbearers being the men from Rocksprings Church of Christ.

The family will receive friends at the Charles B. Hux Memorial Chapel on Wednesday, August 22, 2018, from 5pm – 7pm. Services will be conducted by Rev. Shannon Courtner on Thursday, August 23, 2018 at 10:30am in the Charles B. Hux Memorial Chapel with graveside services to follow at Rocksprings Baptist Church Cemetery in Butler, TN.

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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.