Cora Luvenia Presnell

Cora married William Crumley Pierce about 1902 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. William (son of Griffin P. Pierce and Nancy L.L. Pierce) was born on 28 Sep 1883 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 24 Jan 1972 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Butler Memorial Cemetery, , Johnson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Estella married Tilman Howard Grindstaff on 9 Apr 1926 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Tilman (son of Alexander Smith Grindstaff and Hanna Susan Dugger) was born on 7 Dec 1905 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Mrs. Maude Ethel Broyles, 84, Rt. 3, Butler, died Wednesday, Jan. 30, 1991 in the Sycamore Shoals Hospital after an extended illness.

Mrs. Broyles was a native of Carter County and a daughter of the late Crumley and Cora Presnell Pierce.

She was a member of the Pierce Town Baptist Church.

Mrs. Broyles was preceded in death by her husband, Rev. Victor Broyles, a son, Earl Broyles, and two sisters.

Survivors include three daughters, Mrs. Ethel Garland, Mrs. Park (Sue) Arnold and Corine; and one son, Ralph Broyles.

Funeral services will be conducted at 8 p.m. Thursday from Memorial Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Howard Estep officiating. The Little Doe Baptist Church Choir will be in charge of music.

Interment will be 11 a.m. Friday in Butler Memorial Cemetery.

Active pallbearers will be grandsons. Honorary pallbearers will be employees of the Appalachian Home Health Care Center and Dr. Donald Walters. The family will receive friends from 7 until 8 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Friends may also call at the residence at any time. Family and friends will assemble at the cemetery at 10:55 a.m. Friday

Maude married Rev. Victor Lewis Broyles on 20 Aug 1927 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Victor (son of Henry L. Broyles and Senie E. (Broyles)) was born on 30 Sep 1904 in Smyth County, , , Virginia; died on 14 Jul 1984 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Butler Memorial Cemetery, , Johnson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Dorothy married Ed Dugger about 1922 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Ed was born about 1900 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Dorothy married Cecil R. Oliver about 1935 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Cecil was born on 3 Sep 1914 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 22 Aug 1976 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Butler Memorial Cemetery, , Johnson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Gaston married Ruella White about 1936 in , Giles County, Tennessee, . Ruella (daughter of David Lawrence White and Ethel Celia Smith) was born on 6 Nov 1915 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 18 Oct 2007 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Butler Memorial Cemetery, , Johnson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Ray married Goldie Christine Glover about 1945 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Goldie was born on 17 Dec 1921 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 23 Oct 2002 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Mountain Home National Cemetery, , Washington County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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W.C. "June" Pierce, 81, 165 Scott Street, Butler, died Wednesday, January 19, 2000, at the James H. Quillen V.A. Medical Center following an extended illness.

Mr. Pierce was a native of Carter County and a son of the late Crumley and Cora Presnell Pierce.

He was also preceded in death by his wife, Bertha "Tean" White Pierce, February 6, 1995; six sisters, Virginia White, Maude Broyles, Essie Pierce, Stella Grindstaff, Dorothy Oliver and Lola Broyles; and a brother, Gaston Pierce.

Mr. Pierce was a retired employee of North American Rayon Corporation and a member of the Pierce Baptist Church. He was a U.S. Army Veteran of World War II.

Survivors include three daughters, a sister, a brother, six grandchildren and four great-grandchildren,


PIERCE -- Funeral services for W.C. "June" Pierce, 81,
who died Wednesday, will be conducted at 7 p.m. Thursday at Memorial Funeral Chapel. Graveside services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Friday at Butler Memorial Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Family and friends will assemble at the cemetery at 10:50 a.m. Friday.

Wilburn married Bertha Chastean White about 1945 in , Giles County, Tennessee, . Bertha was born on 22 Jan 1928 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 6 Feb 1995 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Butler Memorial Cemetery, , Johnson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Mrs. Lola Esther Broyles, 77, 549 Piercetown Rd., Butler, died Monday, April 20, 1998, at her residence.

She was a Carter County native and a daughter of the late William Crumley and Cora Presnell Pierce.

Mrs. Broyles was a former employee of Bemberg Corporation, Elizabethton.

She was a member of Pierce Baptist Church.

Mrs. Broyles was a member of Butler Chapter No. 218 of the Order of the Eastern Star.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Walter "Paige" Broyles, Sept. 24, 1997, and five sisters.

Survivors include two daughters, Margie White, Taylor, S.C., and Helen Stout, Elizabethton; two sons, Wayne Broyles, Elkhart, Ind., and Danny Broyles, Elizabethton; one sister, Jean Perry, Butler; three brothers, Ray Pierce, Gaston Pierce and W. C. Pierce, Jr., all of Butler; 11 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be conducted at 8 p.m. Thursday in Memorial Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Oddis Dugger and the Rev. Harvey White officiating. Graveside services and interment will be held at 11 a.m. Friday in Butler Memorial Cemetery.

Active pallbearers, who are requested to assemble at the cemetery at 10:55 a.m. Friday will be Jackie Pierce, Steve Pierce, John Pierce, Todd Perry, Eddie Perry and Larry Garland.

The family would like to say a special thanks to her care givers. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday in the funeral home. Friends may also call at the residence at any time Thursday. Family and friends will assemble at the cemetery at 10:55 a.m. Friday.

Lola married Walter Paige Broyles about 1942 in , Giles County, Tennessee, . Walter (son of Henry L. Broyles and Senie E. (Broyles)) was born on 9 Nov 1919 in Sullivan County, , , Tennessee; died on 24 Sep 1997 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Butler Memorial Cemetery, , Johnson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Virginia married Robert L. White on 27 Feb 1939 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Robert was born on 21 Feb 1919 in , Giles County, Tennessee, ; died on 1 Nov 1991 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Butler Memorial Cemetery, , Johnson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Georgia married Edgar Tate Perry about 1945 in , Giles County, Tennessee, . Edgar (son of Thomas H. Perry and Ellen (Perry)) was born on 8 Dec 1914 in , Avery County, North Carolina, ; died on 27 Feb 1993 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Butler Memorial Cemetery, , Johnson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Nell Dare Grindstaff Seaboch, 88, of Elizabethton, passed away Wednesday, September 21, 2016, at Life Care Center of Elizabethton after an extended illness.
A native of Carter County, she was a daughter of the late Tilmon H. and Stella Pierce Grindstaff.
Nell retired from Kay's Ice Cream. She was a member of Piercetown Baptist Church.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Chal L. Seaboch; two sons, Donnie L. and Thomas H. Seaboch; two brothers, Ray and Glenn Grindstaff; and two sisters, Charlotte Lunceford and JoAnn Grindstaff.
Survivors include two sons and daughters-in-law, James Edward and Martha Seaboch, Elizabethton, and Freddie and Dee Seaboch of Texas; nine grandsons, six granddaughters and nine great-grandchildren; two sisters, Linda Reed and Sandra Grindstaff, both of Butler; and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services for Nell Dare Grindstaff Seaboch will be conducted at 7 p.m. Friday, September 23, at Memorial Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Harvey White officiating. Interment will be in the Highland Cemetery on Saturday, September 24. The family will receive friends from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. The family would like to express their appreciation to the staff of Life Care Center for the love and care Nell received during her stay there.

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Ethel Broyles Garland, 84, Elizabethton formerly of Butler passed away Monday August 5, 2013 in the Hillview Health Center. A native of Carter County, she was a daughter of the late Rev. Victor and Maude Pierce Broyles. Ethel was a retired employee of the Timberland Boot Company, Mountain City. She was a member of the Pierce Baptist Church. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband: Delford Paul Garland, June 29, 1974, by two sons: Jeffrey L. Garland and Larry Garland, a daughter: Margaret Garland and two brothers: Earl Broyles and Ralph Broyles.
Survivors include a son & daughter-in-law: Jerry P. & Carol Garland, Elizabethton. Six Grandchildren: Victoria Garland, Dustin Garland, Dennis Garland, Tracy Garland, Chris Garland and Penny Garland. Seven Great Grandchildren, Seven Great Great Grandchildren; Two Sisters: Corrine Arnold, Elkhart, Indiana and Sue Arnold and her husband Park, Butler. Several Nieces & Nephews. Her former son-in-law: James Matherly.
Funeral Services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Wednesday, August 7, 2013 in Memorial Funeral Chapel, Elizabethton with the Rev. Harvey White and Rev. John Hammitt. Honorary Minister will be Rev. Oddie Dugger, Jr. Interment will follow in Butler Memorial Cemetery. Pallbearers will be selected from Grandsons and Great Grandsons.

Ethel married Delford Paul Garland on 23 Nov 1946. Delford (son of Dana Lilford Garland and Nina Easter Davis) was born on 26 Jun 1925 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 29 Jun 1974 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Evelyn Sue Arnold, age 90, passed away on Tuesday, June 22, 2021 at her home. Evelyn was born on November 9, 1930 to the late Victor Broyles and Maude Pierce Broyles in Old Butler of Carter County. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 65 years Park Arnold, who passed away in 2013; her son, Tommy Arnold; siblings, Ethel Garland, Ralph Broyles, and Earl Broyles.

Sue was a long time employee of the local factories such as Leco, Levi Strauss, and Burlington. She enjoyed crocheting and making special things for her family and friends. She was also well known for her homemade rolls and cinnamon rolls. Sue was a devoted member of Little Doe Baptist Church.

Those left to cherish her memories include her daughter, Sandy Snyder and husband Lynn, who she loved like a son; sister, Corine Arnold; grandchildren, April Grindstaff and husband Kenny; Ricky Snyder and wife Miranda, who was also her caretaker, Tom Snyder and wife Sally; great grandchildren, Megan Hart and husband Casey, Joshua Grindstaff and wife Taylor, Brianna Snyder, Dawson Snyder and girlfriend Shea Huyard, Addy Snyder, Maston Snyder; great great grandchildren, Sloane Hart, Carter Hart, Collins Hart, Isabella Grindstaff; best friend, DeEtte Hampton; daughter-in-law, Faye Brickey; also several nieces, nephews, cousins, and her three special fur buddies (Skip, Hank & Boone) who she loved dearly.

The family will receive friends from 12:30-2:00 p.m. on Saturday, June 26, 2021 at Little Doe Baptist Church. The funeral service will follow at 2:00 p.m. with Pastor Kreg Smith officiating. The graveside service will follow at the Butler Memorial Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Ricky Snyder, Tom Snyder, Dawson Snyder, Maston Snyder, Kenny Grindstaff, Joshua Grindstaff, Casey Hart, Carter Hart, Jerry Garland, and Herb Hampton.

The family would like to thank all of Sue’s previous caregivers, Connie Clawson, Vickie Stout, Dawn Lunceford, Audrey Perry, and Ballad Home Health and Hospice for their kindness and compassion.

Evelyn married Park Junior Arnold on 10 Jan 1949 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Park (son of Eddie William B. Arnold and Eliza Ruth Pleasant) was born on 9 Aug 1926 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 7 Dec 2013 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Butler Memorial Cemetery, , Johnson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Mary Kate Dugger Arnold, 85, of Butler, TN went home to be with her Lord while surrounded by her loving family and special brother, Frank, on July 27, 2015, at her residence, after a hard fought battle with a lengthy illness.

She was born on May 30, 1930, in Carter County, TN to the late Ed Dugger and Dorothy Pierce Dugger Oliver. She was married to the late J.E. Arnold on June 27, 1947, who was her husband for 36 years.

Along with her parents and her husband, she was preceded in death by three brothers: Michael (Mick) Oliver, Ron Oliver and Bill Dugger.

Mark Kate is survived by her daughters: Phyllis Arnold Matherly (Mack), DeEtte Arnold Hampton (Herb) both of Butler TN, Burnadene Arnold Blevins (Mark) of Knoxville, TN, Lesa Arnold Brown (Tim) of Laurel Bloomery, TN. Four Grandchildren: Duane Stout, Kevin Hampton, Liza Hampton Sykes and Jenna Brown Rouse, Five Great Grandchildren: Devin, Blade, Gage, Chloe and Carson, and Two Great Great Grandchildren: Ashlynn and Carter. Brothers: Tony Pierce (Ann) of Hampton, Frank Oliver (June) of Elizabethton, Sister Betty Oliver Pritchard (Don) of Butler, one brother-in-law Elwood Arnold of Butler, three sisters-in-law: Mary Arnold of Tucson, AZ, Sue Arnold of Butler, and Corrine Arnold of IN and a host of Nephews and Nieces.

Mary Kate loved her church and was an active member of Little Doe Baptist Church.

She was a member of the Beta Theta Women's Club of Johnson County, and she was voted "Mother of the Year" award in 1989 by the Butler Ruritan. She was a hard worker along side her husband on the farm until his death. She then worked at Lakecrest Grill, Pleasant's Store, T & J's Grill and Craig's Coffee House up until the time of her illness. She loved working in her garden and growing beautiful flowers. She was extremely talented when it came to sewing and painting ceramics.

A Service to celebrate the life of Mary Kate Arnold will be conducted at 2 p.m. on Saturday, August 1, 2015, in the Little Doe Baptist Church, Butler with the Rev. Kreg Smith officiating. The eulogy will be given by Betty Brown.

Interment will follow in Happy Valley Memorial Park. Music will be Becky Arnold, Soloist. Active Pallbearers will be Grandchildren & Sons-In-Law: Honorary Pallbearers will be Her Church family.

Her family would like to say a special "Thank You" to her caregivers, Dr. Raina Sluder, and friends who helped her through the years.

The family will receive friends from 12 noon to 2 p.m. on Saturday prior to the service. Friends may also visit with the family at her residence.

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She was the daughter of the late Ed Dugger and Dorothy Pierce Dugger Oliver. She was married to the late J.E. Arnold on June 27, 1947, who was her husband for 36 years. Along with her parents and her husband, she was preceded in death by three brothers: Michael (Mick) Oliver, Ron Oliver and Bill Dugger.

She was an active member of Little Doe Baptist Church. She was a member of the Beta Theta Women’s Club of Johnson County, and she was voted “Mother of the Year” award in 1989 by the Butler Ruritan.

She was a hard worker along side her husband on the farm until his death. She then worked at Lakecrest Grill, Pleasant’s Store, T & J’s Grill and Craig’s Coffee House.

Mary married James Edward Arnold on 27 Jun 1947 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. James (son of Eddie William B. Arnold and Eliza Ruth Pleasant) was born on 22 Jul 1924 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 22 Oct 1983 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Happy Valley Memorial Park, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Tommy Arnold, 29, Rt. 3, Butler, was dead on arrival at Johnson County Memorial Hospital after a logging accident Monday morning.

A life-long resident of Johnson County, Mr. Arnold was employed as a logger and was a member of the Little Doe Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his grandmother, Mrs. Eliza Arnold, in 1975.

Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Faye Brickey Arnold; one daughter, April Dawn Arnold, of the home; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Park Arnold, Rt. 1, Butler; one sister, Mrs. Lynn (Sandy) Snyder, Rt. 3, Butler; his maternal grandparents, Rev. and Mrs. Victor Broyles, Rt. 3, Butler; and his paternal grandfather, Ed Arnold, Rt. 1, Butler. Several aunts and uncles also survive.

Funeral services for Tommy Lewis Arnold, 29, Rt. 3, Butler, who died Monday morning, will be conducted at 2 p.m. Wednesday from the Little Doe Baptist Church, with the Rev. R. A. Royston and Mark Sparks, minister, officiating. Interment will be in the Butler Memorial Cemetery. The Sugar Grove Quartet will be in charge of music.

Active pallbearers, who are requested to assemble at the church at 1:45 p.m. Wednesday, will be Carroll Matherly, Jerry Matherly, Jerry Garland, Larry Garland, Bob Atwood and Carroll Fletcher.

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]