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Thomas Wilburn Ward

Male 1875 - 1958  (82 years)


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  1. 1.  Thomas Wilburn Ward was born on 27 Nov 1875 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 24 Oct 1958 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Bakers Gap Cemetery, Dry Run Community, Johnson County, Tennessee.

    Thomas married Susan Caroline Arnold on 14 Jan 1900 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Susan (daughter of Aquilla M. Arnold and Hannah Louisa Elizabeth Jane Snider) was born in Dec 1878 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died about 1929; was buried in Arnold Cemetery, Avery Branch Road, Johnson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 2. Baby Girl Ward  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 19 Dec 1900 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 29 Dec 1900 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee.
    2. 3. Beulah Victoria Ward  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 21 Oct 1903 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee.
    3. 4. Elizabeth Pauline Ward  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 26 Aug 1905 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee.
    4. 5. Herman Nathaniel Ward  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 3 Mar 1907 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 31 Aug 1972.
    5. 6. Wilma Glen "Pidge" Ward  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 18 May 1909 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 29 Jul 2010 in Middle River, , , Maryland; was buried in Union Baptist Church Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee.
    6. 7. Robert Frank Ward  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 9 Mar 1912 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 19 Mar 1974.
    7. 8. Marshall Woodrow Ward  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 26 Sep 1913 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 18 Oct 1977 in Rochester, , , Pennsylvania; was buried on 22 Oct 1977 in Beaver County, , , Pennsylvania.
    8. 9. Living  Descendancy chart to this point
    9. 10. Living  Descendancy chart to this point

    Thomas married Vada L. Dugger on 5 Dec 1933 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Vada (daughter of Peter Dugger and Minnie Lucinda Guy) was born on 5 Jul 1905 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 10 Apr 1994 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina; was buried in Bakers Gap Cemetery, Dry Run Community, Johnson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 11. Living  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 12. Living  Descendancy chart to this point
    3. 13. Living  Descendancy chart to this point
    4. 14. Jennie Lee Ward  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 21 Jan 1937 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 22 Sep 2021 in Sullivan County, , , Tennessee.
    5. 15. Living  Descendancy chart to this point
    6. 16. Allie Beatrice Ward  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 19 Jul 1938 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 12 Jul 2017 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Bel Air Memorial Gardens, , Harford County, Maryland.


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Baby Girl Ward Descendancy chart to this point (1.Thomas1) was born on 19 Dec 1900 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 29 Dec 1900 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee.

  2. 3.  Beulah Victoria WardBeulah Victoria Ward Descendancy chart to this point (1.Thomas1) was born on 21 Oct 1903 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee.

    Beulah married John Roby Stout about 1922 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. John was born on 2 Nov 1894 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 18 Apr 1980. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 17. Living  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 18. Living  Descendancy chart to this point
    3. 19. Living  Descendancy chart to this point
    4. 20. Living  Descendancy chart to this point
    5. 21. Living  Descendancy chart to this point
    6. 22. Living  Descendancy chart to this point

  3. 4.  Elizabeth Pauline Ward Descendancy chart to this point (1.Thomas1) was born on 26 Aug 1905 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee.

    Elizabeth married Conley Eugene Stout on 12 Sep 1931 in Mountain City, , Johnson County, Tennessee. Conley (son of Stanley Smith Stout and Venia Belle Slimp) was born on 28 May 1907. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 23. Naomi Kathleen Stout  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 4 Feb 1932 in Cincinatti, , , Ohio; died on 10 Jul 2013 in Carter County, , , Tennessee.
    2. 24. Living  Descendancy chart to this point

  4. 5.  Herman Nathaniel Ward Descendancy chart to this point (1.Thomas1) was born on 3 Mar 1907 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 31 Aug 1972.

    Herman married Anna Mae Mast on 26 Apr 1926 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Anna (daughter of Wiley Arthur Mast and Mary Louise Brown) was born on 27 Mar 1906 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 16 Jul 1963. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 25. Maryland Louise Ward  Descendancy chart to this point was born about Jul 1927 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died about Jul 1927 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee.
    2. 26. Living  Descendancy chart to this point
    3. 27. Mary Caroline "Toots" Ward  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 9 Jun 1931 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 4 May 2019 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Sunset Memorial Park, , Johnson County, Tennessee.

  5. 6.  Wilma Glen "Pidge" Ward Descendancy chart to this point (1.Thomas1) was born on 18 May 1909 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 29 Jul 2010 in Middle River, , , Maryland; was buried in Union Baptist Church Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee.

    Notes:

    HAMPTON — Mrs. Wilma (Pidge) Arnold, 101, 434 Tollett Street, Hampton, TN, died Thursday, July 29, 2010, at the home of her daughter in Middle River, MD.

    A native of Johnson County, TN, she was the daughter of the late Thomas Wilburn and Susan Caroline Ward. Mrs. Arnold had worked as a Nurses' Aide. She was a member of Union Baptist Church.

    In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Walter Raymond Arnold, in 1989; a daughter, Bessie Marie Roark; a son-in-law, James Norman Roark; three sisters, Eliza Pauline Stout, Beulah Victoria Stout and Emma Grace Mast; three brothers, Marshall Woodrow Ward, Herman Nathanial Ward and Robert Frank Ward; and a half-sister, Peggy Cress.

    Survivors include a daughter, Alma Geraldine Kemp and husband, Kale; and a son, Bobby Mack Arnold and wife, Kathleen Grace; grandchildren, Michael Kale Kemp, Teresa Nidiffer, Tonya Weaver, Lisa Meadows, Wanda Bengston, Kimberly Hughes, Angela Bray, Bobby Allen Arnold and Kristy Kemp-Szymanowski; great-grandchildren, Michael Kemp Jr., David Kemp Johnathan Kemp, Clayton Hughes, Marshall Hughes, Josey Walter Weaver, Kayla Ripple, Brandon Arnold, Ashlee Arnold, Jacob Dress, Natalie Bray, Noah Hughes, Grace Hughes, Emma Szymanowski and John Kale Szymanowski; great-great-grandchildren, Mason Kemp, McKenzie Kemp, Elise Kemp and Anna Hughes; a sister, Ruth Pearl Dowell; and half-sisters and half-brothers, Willie Mae, Jena Lee, Alley, Tom and Earl Ward.

    Funeral service for Mrs. Wilma (Pidge) Arnold will be conducted at 10:00 A.M. Monday, August 2, 2010, in the Sunset Chapel of Hathaway-Percy Funeral Home with Rev. Mack Presnell officiating.

    Interment will follow the funeral service in the Union Baptist Church Cemetery. Active pallbearers will be selected from family and friends.

    Wilma married Walter Raymond Arnold on 20 Apr 1930 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Walter (son of Wiley Lafette Arnold and Nancy Elizabeth Curry) was born on 14 May 1909 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 20 Nov 1989 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Union Baptist Church Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 28. Bessie Marie Arnold  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1931 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 19 Apr 2008 in Carter County, , , Tennessee.
    2. 29. Living  Descendancy chart to this point
    3. 30. Living  Descendancy chart to this point

  6. 7.  Robert Frank Ward Descendancy chart to this point (1.Thomas1) was born on 9 Mar 1912 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 19 Mar 1974.

    Robert married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 31. Living  Descendancy chart to this point

  7. 8.  Marshall Woodrow Ward Descendancy chart to this point (1.Thomas1) was born on 26 Sep 1913 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 18 Oct 1977 in Rochester, , , Pennsylvania; was buried on 22 Oct 1977 in Beaver County, , , Pennsylvania.

    Marshall married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 32. Living  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 33. Living  Descendancy chart to this point
    3. 34. Living  Descendancy chart to this point

  8. 9.  Living Descendancy chart to this point (1.Thomas1)

    Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 35. Living  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 36. Living  Descendancy chart to this point
    3. 37. Living  Descendancy chart to this point
    4. 38. Living  Descendancy chart to this point
    5. 39. Living  Descendancy chart to this point
    6. 40. Tommy Mast  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1956 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died in 1956 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee.

  9. 10.  Living Descendancy chart to this point (1.Thomas1)

    Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 41. Living  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 42. Living  Descendancy chart to this point
    3. 43. Living  Descendancy chart to this point

  10. 11.  Living Descendancy chart to this point (1.Thomas1)

  11. 12.  Living Descendancy chart to this point (1.Thomas1)

  12. 13.  Living Descendancy chart to this point (1.Thomas1)

  13. 14.  Jennie Lee Ward Descendancy chart to this point (1.Thomas1) was born on 21 Jan 1937 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 22 Sep 2021 in Sullivan County, , , Tennessee.

    Notes:

    Died:
    Jennie Lee Steiner, age 84, passed away on Wednesday, September 22, 2021 at Bristol Regional Hospital. Jennie was born on January 21, 1937 to the late Thomas Wilburn Ward and Vada Dugger Ward. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Francis Steiner Jr; grandchildren, Nicolette Miller, Joshua Steiner, and ten siblings. Jennie worked as a hospital aide for over 28 years in Fort Myers, Florida. She enjoyed cooking, sewing, and reading. She was a member of Pine Grove Baptist Church.

    Those left to cherish her memories include her daughters, Connie Jones of Mountain City, Treshia Steiner of Cape Coral, FL; sons, Francis Steiner IV of Mountain City, Stephen Steiner (Leslie) of Cape Coral, FL, James Steiner (Stephanie) of Murfreesboro; brothers, Thomas Ward, Earl Ward (Kathy); eight grandchildren; three great grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.


  14. 15.  Living Descendancy chart to this point (1.Thomas1)

  15. 16.  Allie Beatrice Ward Descendancy chart to this point (1.Thomas1) was born on 19 Jul 1938 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 12 Jul 2017 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Bel Air Memorial Gardens, , Harford County, Maryland.

    Notes:

    Allie Beatrice Eames, age 78, of Mountain City, TN, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, July 12, 2017 at the Johnson City Medical Center. She was born July 19, 1938 to the late Thomas Wilburn Ward and Vada Ruth Dugger Ward. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by eight brothers and sisters. Allie worked in the restaurant business for many years before her retirement.

    Survivors include sisters: Jennie Steiner and Willie Dickens, and brothers; Thomas Ward and Earl Ward. She is also survived by several nieces, nephews, and cousins.

    It was Allie's wish to be cremated with no formal service being held and for her cremated remains to be interred at Bel Air Memorial Gardens in Bel Air, MD.



Generation: 3

  1. 17.  Living Descendancy chart to this point (3.Beulah2, 1.Thomas1)

  2. 18.  Living Descendancy chart to this point (3.Beulah2, 1.Thomas1)

  3. 19.  Living Descendancy chart to this point (3.Beulah2, 1.Thomas1)

  4. 20.  Living Descendancy chart to this point (3.Beulah2, 1.Thomas1)

  5. 21.  Living Descendancy chart to this point (3.Beulah2, 1.Thomas1)

  6. 22.  Living Descendancy chart to this point (3.Beulah2, 1.Thomas1)

  7. 23.  Naomi Kathleen Stout Descendancy chart to this point (4.Elizabeth2, 1.Thomas1) was born on 4 Feb 1932 in Cincinatti, , , Ohio; died on 10 Jul 2013 in Carter County, , , Tennessee.

    Notes:

    Naomi Kay Arnold, age 81, of Mountain City, Tennessee, passed away on Wednesday, July 10, 2013, at the Watauga Medical Center.
    She was born on February 4, 1932, to the late Conley E. and Pauline Stout.
    She was a member of Bakers Gap Baptist Church. Naomi was also a proud member of the following organizations: Disabled American Veterans Auxiliary, Farm Bureau, AARP, Society of Military Widows, Gold Star Wives of America, Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary Post #6908, American Legion Auxiliary Post #61, Johnson County Historical Society and Heritage Hall.
    Naomi loved her country, community, family and friends and loved to lend a helping hand anytime that she could.
    Naomi is survived by her husband of 23 years, William Arnold; step-daughters: Dolores Johnson and Barbara Barnhill and husband, Michael; special niece that Naomi claimed as a daughter, Tory Stanley and husband, Joe; sister, Connie Frazier; step grandchildren: Austin Jenkins, Brent Snyder and Eric Snyder; several step great grandchildren; niece, Debbie Wright and husband, Wrinney; nephe, Jeff Frazier; special Pen Pal from England, Sheila Humphreys; many more special friends.
    The family will receive friends from 4-6:00 p.m. Saturday, July 13, 2013, at the Mountain City Funeral Home Chapel with the funeral service to follow at 6:00 p.m. with Rev. Ray Greene to officiate.
    Graveside Service and Interment will be conducted at 2:00 p.m. Sunday, July 14, 2013, from the Bakers Gap Baptist Church Cemetery. Active Pallbearers will be Austin Jenkins, Joe Stanley, Andrew Forrester, B.C. Stout, Gus Stanley and Alton Jacobs. Honorary Pallbearers are Brent Snyder, Eric Snyder, Sam Cress, Mike Walker, Mark Hagaman, Jess Hartman, Dean L. Stout and John Mast.

    Naomi married Loyd Franklin Heaton on 30 Dec 1950 in Hamilton County, , , Ohio. Loyd (son of Samuel Jesse Heaton and Martha Jayne Tester) was born on 18 Jul 1924 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 29 Nov 1978. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Naomi married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  8. 24.  Living Descendancy chart to this point (4.Elizabeth2, 1.Thomas1)

    Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 44. Debra Lee Frazier  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 45. Jeffrey Eugene Frazier  Descendancy chart to this point

  9. 25.  Maryland Louise Ward Descendancy chart to this point (5.Herman2, 1.Thomas1) was born about Jul 1927 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died about Jul 1927 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee.

  10. 26.  Living Descendancy chart to this point (5.Herman2, 1.Thomas1)

  11. 27.  Mary Caroline "Toots" Ward Descendancy chart to this point (5.Herman2, 1.Thomas1) was born on 9 Jun 1931 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 4 May 2019 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Sunset Memorial Park, , Johnson County, Tennessee.

    Notes:

    Mary C. "Toots "Dunn, age 87 of 1629 Forge Creek Road in Mountain City, Tennessee passed away at her residence on Saturday, May 4, 2019. Toots was born on June 9, 1931 in Johnson County, Tennessee to the late James Herman Ward and Anna Mae Mast Ward. In addition to her parents she was predeceased by her husband, Dana Dale Dunn, an infant daughter Mary Ruth Dunn, and 2 sisters, Mildred Dunn and Maryland Ward. She was a member of the Nelsons Chapel Baptist Church and loved gardening and her cats. She was retired from Levi Strauss and Leco.

    Survivors include, Nephews Ray Dunn, Lester Dunn, Ronnie Dunn, and Wayne Jones; Niece Bridgett Dunn; Great Nieces, Crystal Dunn and Jenny Estep, and Great Nephew Jeff Dunn; several Great-Great Nephews and Nieces.

    Special Friends: Louella Dunn and Edna Fletcher.

    A graveside service for Toots Dunn will be conducted on Tuesday May 7th, 2019, at 2pm from The Sunset Memorial Park with Rev. Richard Stout officiating. The family will receive friends from 1:30 pm until 2 pm.

    Honorary Pallbearers will be: Lester Dunn, Scott Mast, John Mast, Eugene Mast, Chris Dunn, Matthew Dunn, and Ray Mast.

    Mary married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  12. 28.  Bessie Marie Arnold Descendancy chart to this point (6.Wilma2, 1.Thomas1) was born about 1931 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 19 Apr 2008 in Carter County, , , Tennessee.

    Notes:

    HAMPTON — Bessie Marie Arnold Roark, 75, Hampton, went to be with her Lord, Saturday April 19, 2008, at her residence.

    She was a Johnson County native but had lived most of her life in Carter County. She was a retired employee of Texas Instruments and had worked for thirty years at Browns Super Market. She loved to work in her flowers and her garden. She was a member of the Union Baptist Church, but attended the Hampton Church of God.

    Mrs. Roark was preceded in death by her father, Walter Raymond Arnold; and her husband, Norman "Sarge" Roark, April 20, 2001.

    Survivors include two daughters & sons-in-law: Teresa Nidiffer and her husband, John Dunlap, Elizabethton, and Tonya and Henry Weaver, Weaverville, North Carolina; Her Mother: Wilma Ward Arnold, Baltimore, Maryland; One Grandson: Josey Walter Weaver; Sister: Geraldine Kemp, Baltimore; A Brother: Bobby Mack Arnold, Hampton; Several Nieces & Nephews & Great Nieces & Nephews; Her special friends: Jane Goodwin Davis, Susan Lamb & Judy Austin.

    A gathering of family, friends and acquaintance to celebrate the memories of Bessie Roark will be held at 7 p.m. Friday in Memorial Funeral Chapel. Memorials May be made in memory of her to the Hampton Church of God. Friends are welcome To come by the residence at their convenience.

    The family would like to express a Special "Thank You' to the Johnson City Medical Center Hospice and her friends and Neighbors who offered their loved and support during her illness.

    Bessie married Norman "Sarge" Roark about 1950. Norman was born about 1930; died on 20 Apr 2001 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  13. 29.  Living Descendancy chart to this point (6.Wilma2, 1.Thomas1)

  14. 30.  Living Descendancy chart to this point (6.Wilma2, 1.Thomas1)

  15. 31.  Living Descendancy chart to this point (7.Robert2, 1.Thomas1)

    Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 46. Living  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 47. Living  Descendancy chart to this point

  16. 32.  Living Descendancy chart to this point (8.Marshall2, 1.Thomas1)

    Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  17. 33.  Living Descendancy chart to this point (8.Marshall2, 1.Thomas1)

    Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  18. 34.  Living Descendancy chart to this point (8.Marshall2, 1.Thomas1)

    Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  19. 35.  Living Descendancy chart to this point (9.Living2, 1.Thomas1)

  20. 36.  Living Descendancy chart to this point (9.Living2, 1.Thomas1)

  21. 37.  Living Descendancy chart to this point (9.Living2, 1.Thomas1)

  22. 38.  Living Descendancy chart to this point (9.Living2, 1.Thomas1)

  23. 39.  Living Descendancy chart to this point (9.Living2, 1.Thomas1)

  24. 40.  Tommy Mast Descendancy chart to this point (9.Living2, 1.Thomas1) was born about 1956 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died in 1956 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee.

  25. 41.  Living Descendancy chart to this point (10.Living2, 1.Thomas1)

  26. 42.  Living Descendancy chart to this point (10.Living2, 1.Thomas1)

  27. 43.  Living Descendancy chart to this point (10.Living2, 1.Thomas1)


Generation: 4

  1. 44.  Debra Lee Frazier Descendancy chart to this point (24.Living3, 4.Elizabeth2, 1.Thomas1)

  2. 45.  Jeffrey Eugene Frazier Descendancy chart to this point (24.Living3, 4.Elizabeth2, 1.Thomas1)

  3. 46.  Living Descendancy chart to this point (31.Living3, 7.Robert2, 1.Thomas1)

  4. 47.  Living Descendancy chart to this point (31.Living3, 7.Robert2, 1.Thomas1)