Alexander Arnold

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13th Regiment, Tennessee Volunteer Cavalry, US Army
Arnold, Alex.. Co. L. Linker's Gap, Johnson Co., Tenn.

Alexander married Nancy Morelda Stout on 17 Jun 1866 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Nancy (daughter of Godfrey Daniel Stout and Mary Vaught) was born on 23 Apr 1844; died about 1922 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Arnold Cemetery, Neatherly Road, Johnson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Rebecca married Dolphus Alexander "D. A." Ward on 23 Sep 1898 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Dolphus (son of Alexander Lafayette Ward and Susan Caroline Shull) was born on 12 Dec 1877 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 26 Jun 1966. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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In 1930, John Hackney was living on Maricopa County, Arizona. Sarah Arnold Hackney was living with her son Valter J. Hackney in johnson County, TN. In 1940, they are living together in Benton County, Washington.

Sarah married John Wilkison Hackney on 24 Oct 1886 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. John (son of John W. Hackney and Sarah Louise Baird) was born in May 1864 in Russell County, , , Virginia; died on 7 Aug 1953 in Whitman County, , , Washington. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Isaac married Martha Edna Davenport on 19 Jul 1902 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Martha (daughter of William Davenport and Nancy Jane Dugger) was born about 1878 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 20 Jun 1955 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Mary married Isaac Ward about 1888 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Isaac (son of Daniel Ward and Nancy J. Moreland) was born in May 1873 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died about 1933 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Brown Cemetery, , Johnson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Census of Johnson County for 1870 shows birth date of 1867.

Wiley married Nancy Elizabeth Curry on 31 May 1902 in Neva, , Johnson County, Tennessee. Nancy (daughter of Arthur Curry and Leander Jones) was born about 1884 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina; died on 16 Nov 1968 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Arnold Cemetery, , Johnson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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"The Tomahawk," Wednesday, June 11, 1969
DEATHS
John Hamilton (Uncle Ham) Arnold, 94, of Rt. 1, Neva, died Wednesday, 9:30 p.m., after a brief illness. He was the son of the late Alexandria[sic] and Nancy Stout Arnold. He was a native of Johnson County, a retired farmer. Uncle Ham was a member and Deacon of the Locust Gap Freewill Baptist Church.
Survivors include one son, Duff Arnold, Shouns; two daughters, Mrs. Velma Mink, and Mrs. Sarah Tester, both of Neva; one sister, Mrs. Iva Lee Church, Johnson City; 23 grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
Pallbearers were John Mink, Eddie Perkins, Kelly Mink, Bill Dunn, Johnny Earp, Hugh Walker, and Claude Tester.
Lewis Gentry Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Funeral services were conducted Saturday, 2:00 p.m., from the Locust Gap Freewill Baptist Church, with Rev. H. C. Price, Rev. D. C. Byrd, and Rev. J. D. Price officiating. Burial was in the Gambill Cemetery.

John married Rachel Victoria Tester on 21 Dec 1899 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Rachel was born about 1881 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 12 Apr 1963 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Gambill Cemetery, , Johnson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

John married Nancy W. Tester on 20 Aug 1901 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Nancy was born about 1876 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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"The Tomahawk," Wednesday, June 27, 1956 [published at a later date]
MRS. LAURA A. SWIFT...
... 78, died at her home on Rte 1, Mountain City, Thursday, July 26, after an extended illness. She was a member of the Dewey Christian Church.
Survivors include her husband, Ham Swift; three sons, John and Stacy Swift of Mountain City, Rod Swift of Elizabethton; two daughters, Mrs. Ola Holloway and Bonnie Ethel Swift, both of Mountain City; one brother, Ham Arnold of Neva; one sister, Mrs. Iva Lee Church of Johnson City; 20 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.
Gentry Funeral Home in charge.

Laura married David Elbert Hamilton Swift on 22 Dec 1898 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. David (son of Joseph Harrison Swift and Mary Isabel Henson) was born about 1876 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 25 Nov 1964 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Ivalee married Jeff Church on 28 Jul 1901 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Jeff was born about 1882. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Lily married Aud Lunceford about 1920 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Aud was born about 1898. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Unknown. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Clayton married Mary Elizabeth Rainbolt on 5 Jun 1920 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Mary (daughter of John B. Rainbolt and Alice Saphronia "Fronie" Matheson) was born about 1904 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died about 1981 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Butler Memorial Cemetery, , Johnson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Thomas married Dora Lea Forrester on 29 Jan 1927 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Dora was born about 1904 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 29 Mar 2002 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Happy Valley Memorial Park, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Charles married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Willie married Grace Walker on 13 Sep 1923 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Grace (daughter of Margaret Laura Walker) was born about 1905; died about 1975; was buried about 1975. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Nannie married Jesse Coy Hartman about 1925. Jesse was born on 15 Mar 1904; died on 21 Jun 1968 in Hamilton County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Walter married Wilma Glen "Pidge" Ward on 20 Apr 1930 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Wilma (daughter of Thomas Wilburn Ward and Susan Caroline Arnold) 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. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Beulah married Kelly Albert Mink on 24 Dec 1930. Kelly (son of David Wiley Mink and Margaret "Maggie" Vaught) was born on 9 Jul 1911 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 2 May 1996 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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ARNOLD, Claude C.
“The Tomahawk,” Wednesday, Dec. 8, 1954
CLAUDE C. ARNOLD
Claude C. Arnold, age 35, a Johnson county native and a veteran of World War II, died Saturday night, Dec. 4, in Creston, N.C., of what Carolina officers termed a self-inflicted wound.
C. S. Neal, clerk of the Superior Court in Jefferson, N.C., quoted the Ashe county coroner as saying that Arnold died as the result of a self-inflicted rifle wound.
He was a member of Pleasant Grove Baptist Church.
Survivors are his mother, Mrs. Lizzie Arnold, Neva; one son, Lester Arnold, Neva; six brothers, William Coolidge, and David Arnold of Baltimore, Md., Walter Arnold of Hampton, Joe Arnold of Neva, and John Arnold of St. Louis, Mo.; three sisters, Mrs. Nannie Hartman of Richmond, Va., Mrs. Beulah Mink and Mrs. Rosalie Dunn of Neva.
Funeral services were held Wednesday at 2 p.m. at Johnson Chapel, with Rev. Earl Campbell and Rev. John Vannoy officiating. Burial was in Arnold Cemetery. Hill Funeral Home in charge.

Family/Spouse: Unknown. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Rosalee married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Duff Arnold, 94, 895 Sandy Road, Mountain City, Tennessee, passed away Monday, October 4th, 2010. He was a native of the Neva Community in Johnson County. He worked for Burlington Industries and was a foreman for Mountain Farms. He was a deacon at Central Baptist Church and also an avid hunter and fisherman. He was preceded in death by his parents, John Hamilton "Ham" Arnold and Victoria Tester Arnold, one brother Marshall Arnold, two sisters, Velma Mink and Sarah Tester, and one granddaughter, Stacie Anglemyer

Raleigh married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

James married Venie Crete Harper on 27 Feb 1920 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Venie was born on 25 Feb 1897 in , Giles County, Tennessee, ; died in Feb 1983 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Unknown. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Roy Holloway. Roy was born about 1909. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Roderick married Millie June Ward about 1938. Millie (daughter of Nathan Duke Ward, Sr. and Sarah Malinda Tester) was born on 20 Feb 1919 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina; died on 6 Jun 2006 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Happy Valley Memorial Park, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Unknown. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Nell Blanch Guy age 80, 302 White Hollow Road, Bluff City, Tennessee went to be with the Lord Saturday, June 2, 2007 at Bristol Regional Medical Center.

She was born June 2, 1928 and was the daughter of the late Aud and Lilly Ward Lunsford. She was a factory worker and a member of Independent Freewill Baptist Church.

She is survived by: Husband: Joseph Luther Guy. Daughter: Ilene Roberts and husband Johnny. Brothers: David Fletcher and wife Brenda, Boyd Fletcher, Bobby Fletcher and wife Gearldene. Sister: Betty Potter. Step-children: Louise Roark, Arlene Smithson and husband Ricky, Wanda Gragg and husband Jerry, Bobby Guy and wife Stephanie. Fourteen grandchildren. Fourteen great-grandchildren Several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be conducted 8:00 P.M. Tuesday, June 5, 2007 at the Weaver Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Mike Able and Rev. Bobby Tester officiating. Interment will be conducted 11:00 A.M. Wednesday at Shipley Cemetery. The family will receive friends Tuesday evening from 6:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M.

Nell married Walter David Fletcher on 4 Feb 1947 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Walter (son of Henry Harrison Fletcher and Belva A. Cardwell) was born on 22 Sep 1927 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 18 Oct 1993 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Fletcher Family Cemetery, , Johnson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Beatrice "Granny B" Whaley, age 86, 3627 Hwy. 321, Butler, went home to be with the Lord Thursday, November 29, 2007 from Johnson City Medical Center Hospital following a brief illness. A native of Johnson County, she was a daughter of the late Clayton and Elizabeth Rainbolt Ward. Mrs. Whaley was a member of Little Milligan Baptist Church for seventy years where she was active in Women on Mission. She retired from the Carter County School System where she worked as an aide on the bus for handicapped students. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Ralph Whaley, November 13, 1988 and one son, James D. "John" Whaley in 1995. Survivors are one daughter and son-in-law: Roma and Phillip Waycaster, Kingsport, one son and daughter-in-law: Roy and Maxine Whaley, Butler, one daughter-in-law: Robin Swinson, Butler, eight grandchildren, five great-grandchildren, three sisters: Ruby Elliott, Margie Pearson, Judy Mick, all of Elizabethton, two brothers: Fredrick Carroll Ward, Elizabethton and Ed Ward, Gulf Port, MS and special friends: Bart and Susie Smith, Butler, Judy Vines, Elizabethton and Timothy Clawson, Butler. Several nieces and nephews also survive. The funeral service for Mrs. Whaley will be conducted at 2 p.m. Sunday, December 2 in Little Milligan Baptist Church with Rev. Nick Bradshaw and Rev. Ronnie Campbell officiating. Music will be under the direction of Rev. Ronnie Campbell and the Little Milligan Baptist Church Choir. Interment will follow in the Butler Memorial Cemetery. Active pallbearers will be Bart Smith, J. R. Campbell, Chris Ward, Eric Garland, Jeff Smith and Kris Klepper. Honorary pallbearers will be friends and family and members of Little Milligan Baptist Church.

Beatrice married Ralph B. Whaley on 10 May 1941 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Ralph was born on 9 Dec 1917 in Alabama, , , ; died on 13 Nov 1988 in , Giles County, Tennessee, ; was buried in Butler Memorial Cemetery, , Johnson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Ruby Lee Elliott, 90, of Elizabethton, went home to be with her Lord on Tuesday, July 9, 2013 from her residence, following a brief illness. She was born in Carter County to the late Clayton and Mary Elizabeth Rainbolt Ward. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, John M. Elliott on November 8, 1996; a son, John Donovan Elliott; three grandchildren, Cassie Elliott, John Elliott, Jr., and Gary Lynn Elliott; sisters, Beatrice Whaley and Louise Raines; an infant sister and an infant brother; four brothers, Frank, Tom, Ira, and Edward Ward.

Mrs. Elliott was retired from the Johnson City Medical Center as and LPN, where she had served for nineteen years. She was a member of Little Milligan Baptist Church and loved gardening, flowers, and being with her grandchildren and her dogs.

Survivors include one daughter, Ms. Brenda Elliott, Elizabethton; three sons, Richard Elliott and wife Linda, Johnson City; Gerald Elliott and wife Becky, High Springs, FL; and Keith Elliott and wife Robin, Elizabethton; one daughter-in-law, Barbara Elliott, Elizabethton; one brother, Fredrick Ward and wife Denise, Elizabethton; two sisters, Marjorie Pearson and Judy Mick and husband Bruce, all of Elizabethton; eight grandchildren; fourteen great grandchildren; eight great great grandchildren; and four special friends, Jan Williams, Tammy Winters, Patricia Ward, and Tom Ward.

The funeral service for Mrs. Elliott will be conducted at 7:00 PM on Friday, July 12, 2013 in the Chapel of Peace at Tetrick Funeral Home, Elizabethton with Rev. Nick Bradshaw, officiating. The family will receive friends from 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM in the funeral home chapel, prior to the service on Friday; or at the residence at anytime.

The graveside service will be conducted at 10:00 AM on Saturday, July 13, 2013 at Happy Valley Memorial Park. Active pallbearers will be grandsons, Richie Elliott, Jeremy Elliott, Adam Elliott, Phillip Grant, Robert Hagy and Wayne Berry. Honorary pallbearers will be Fred Ward and friends and neighbors.

Ruby married John M. Elliott on 18 Apr 1942 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. John was born on 19 May 1917; died on 9 Nov 1996 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Ira Ward - ELIZABETHTON
ELIZABETHTON — Ira M. Ward, 77, 110 King St., Elizabethton, died Sunday, April 17, 2005 at his residence. A native of Johnson County, he was a son of the late Clayton and Mary Elizabeth Rainbolt Ward. He had lived a number of years in Carter County. He was retired member of the Raytheon Coporation of Bristol. Mr. Ward served in the United States Air Force during World War II. He was a member and Past Exalted Ruler of the Elizabethton Elks Lodge. He was a member and Past Worshipful Master of the Hampton Masonic Lodge #750. Mr. Ward was a former member of the Carter County Civil Service Board. He was preceded in death by an infant daughter, Mary Elizabeth Ward, a sister, Louise Rains and two brothers, Frank and Tom Ward. He was of the Baptist Faith. Survivors include his wife, Gladys Oliver Ward; a daughter and son-in-law, Cindy and Steve Chambers, Elizabethton; two sons and daughters-in-law, Tim C. and Joan Ward, and Rex and Crystal Ward, all of Elizabethton; five grandchildren, Marinda and Matthew Lovelace, Beth Whitehead, Alex Chambers and Brianna Ward; three great-grandchildren, Dylan and Jada Whitehead and Ryan Peterson; four sisters, Beatrice Whaley, Butler, Ruby Elliott, Marjorie Pearson and Judy Micks, all of Elizabethton; two brothers, Fred C. Ward, Elizabethton and Edward Ward, Gulfport, Mississippi. Several nieces and nephews also survive. Graveside services will be conducted at 10 a.m. Tuesday, April 19, 2005 in the National Cemetary, Mountain Home, with the Rev. Ronnie Campbell officiating. Burial will follow the service. Active pallbearers will be Buddy Ward, Will Barkley, Greg Greer, Ray Buck, Randall Vines and Johnny Julian. A Masonic Memorial Service will be conducted by Hampton Masonic Lodge #750 at 8 p.m. Monday. Military honors will be conducted at the graveside by the Tennessee National Guard. To those who prefer, memorials may be made in memory of Mr. Ward to St. Jude’s Children Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105. The family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. Monday at the funeral home. Friends may also call at the residence.

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Marjorie "Margie" Ward Pearson, age 85, of Elizabethton, passed away on Wednesday, September 10, 2015 at Mission Hospital in Asheville, North Carolina.

Margie was born on April 26, 1930 in Carter County, Tennessee, a daughter of the late Clayton J. Ward and Mary Elizabeth Rainbolt Ward. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Ralph Douglas Pearson; one son, Ken Pearson; four brothers, Tom, Frank, Ira, and Ed Ward; three sisters, Louise, Ruby and Bea; and three infant siblings.

Mrs. Pearson had worked in the cafeteria at Siam Elementary and was a member of Siam Baptist Church. She enjoyed gardening, flowers and "loving her grandchildren."

A graveside service to honor the life of Mrs. Marjorie "Margie" Ward Pearson will be conducted at 2:00 PM on Sunday, September 13, 2015 at Butler Memorial Cemetery with Rev. Ronnie Campbell, officiating.

Marjorie married Ralph Douglas Pearson about 1950. Ralph (son of Grover Clyde Pearson and Hattie Mary Anna Eggers) was born on 4 May 1929 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 1 Jul 1988 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Butler Memorial Cemetery, , Johnson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

On June 5th with all of his children home, Dad departed earth for a pain free Heavenly Home.
Once a Marine-always a marine especially if you were a drill instructor. We agreed that when Dad entered the Pearly Gates he began to instruct others.
He served our military in the U.S. Marine Corp proudly in combat and everyday life. Dad was quick to speak his mind but if it came from his heart you knew it. If you entered our home you knew that you were family.
If it were not for the loving care of Dr. Thad Carter and our precious MHG Surgery Outpatient Staff Nurses the past six years could have been worse. We will miss our drill instructor!

He was preceded in death by his parents, Clayton and Mary Elizabeth Ward; three sisters, five brothers; and a great-grandson, Mikey.

He is survived by the most precious sacrificing woman on earth his wife, (our Mom), Patricia Ann Ward. He leaves four children, Janet Stewart (Roxy) of Saucier, James E. Ward, Jr. (Renee) of Yazoo City, Tambra Winters of Gulfport, Cheryl Lowman (Robert) of Pass Christian. The treasures of his life were his11 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; and the 3 great great-grandchildren that he left behind. He is also survived by 3 sisters, Ruby Elliott, Marjorie Pearson, Judy Mick, and a brother, Frederick Ward, all of Elizabethton, TN.

"Semper Fi"

The funeral service will be held Saturday, June 8, 2013 at 1:00 p.m. at Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home, O'Neal Road, Gulfport where friends may visit beginning at 11:30 a.m. Interment will follow at Floral Hills Memorial Gardens, Gulfport with USMC honors.

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Fredric "Cog" Carroll Ward, age 76, of Elizabethton, Tennessee passed away on September 9, 2019 following an extended illness. Fredric was a native of Carter County and was a son of the late Clayton and Elizabeth Ward.

He was a 1964 graduate of Hampton High School. During his time in high school, he enjoyed running the half mile, one mile and two mile race which he received many ribbons for. He served in the United States Air Force from 1964 to 1967 and was stationed in Vietnam, Korea, Japan and Okinawa.

He worked as a welder and worked in a nuclear plant for many years and later became owner operator of a tractor trailer rig working with different companies throughout the United States doing long hauls. He helped establish the Carter County Hunting and Fishing Club. He was an avid hunter, an avid race fan and a craftsman, working with wood, making turkey calls, eagles, jewelry boxes and walking canes. He also loved to read western books including Civil War books.

He attended Sims Hill Christian Church as often as his health permitted him to. He always said, "You need prayers? This church will always pray for you!" The church family meant a lot to him.

In addition to his parents, Clayton and Elizabeth Ward, he was preceded in death by his five sisters: Beatrice Whaley, Ruby Elliott, Marjorie "Margie" Pearson, Louise Raines and Judy "Amanda" Mick; four brothers: Tom Ward, Frank Ward, Ira Ward, Edward Ward, and three siblings who died at birth: Mary, Lemis, and Isaac Ward.

Those left to cherish his memory include his loving wife of 39 years, Denise G. Ward; three children from a previous marriage: Patrick C. Ward and wife Casey, of Dunn, NC, Brian S. Ward and wife, Tara, of Elizabethton, TN, and Chris E. Ward, of Dunn, NC, six grandchildren, Krista L. Bowling and husband Cody, of Elizabethton, Clark Clancy, Kelsey Clancy, Rebecca Clancy, Jacob Smith and Caleb Allen, all from North Carolina; five great grandchildren: Jerimiah A. Bowling, Aubrey C. Bowling, Ava C. Bowling, Ainsley C. Bowling and Ryan T. Bowling, of Elizabethton, TN; sister-in-law, Patricia Ward, of Gulfport, Mississippi; and many nephews and nieces.

A service to honor the life of Fredric "Cog" Carroll Ward will be conducted at 2:00 PM on Thursday, September 12, 2019 at Sims Hill Christian Church with Pastor Bret Jones, officiating. The family will receive friends from 1:00 – 2:00 PM prior to the service on Thursday or at the residence at other times.

The graveside service will follow the funeral service in the Hamby Cemetery in Fish Springs with Pastor Bret Jones, officiating. Military honors will be accorded by the Carter County Honor Guard. Active pallbearers will be selected from family and friends. Tom Ward will serve as honorary pallbearer.

Fredric married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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JONESBOROUGH - J. Ray "Junior" Ward, 92, of Jonesborough, passed away on Friday, September 6, 2019 at the Johnson City Medical Center. He was a native of Neva, TN and son of the late Thomas Wheeler and Dora Lea Forrester Ward.

In addition to his parents, Junior was preceded in death by his sons: David Ray Ward, Werner Kempinger, and his first wife Bula Elliott Ward.

Junior proudly served his country in the U.S. Army. He was a 32nd Degree Mason with the Scottish Right. He was employed by General Shale and Chuck Mason Trucking. Junior was of the Baptist faith and attended Bethel Baptist Church.

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Those left to cherish Junior's memory include his loving wife of 43 years, Helen Marie Devoti Ward, daughter Marlene Carr and her husband Wayne, step-sons: Dennis and Randy Brown; grandchildren: Tony Carr, David Ward, and Petra Eppinger; great-grandchildren: Tony Carr, Lucas and Robert Eppinger; sister Charlotte Hamby, brother James Ward, nieces Terri and Karen, nephews Bobby and Scotty, and special friend from church Tamee Tweed.

The family will greet friends to share memories on Tuesday, September 10, 2019 from 5:00 pm until a Celebration of Junior's life at 6:00 pm in the Sunrise Chapel of Tetrick Funeral Services, Johnson City with Pastor Jim Perkins officiating. A Graveside Service will be held at 10:00 am on Wednesday at Washington County Memory Gardens. Active pallbearers will be Tony Carr, Tony Carr II, Bobby Hamby, Earl Henley and Caleb Hampton. Honorary pallbearers will be James Ward, Robert Hamby, Kent Walker, Eddie, Chuck, Dale, Greg and Brett Mason, and all Junior's friends from the Masonic Lodge.

Junior married Beulah Elliott on 1 Oct 1947 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Beulah (daughter of David J. "Dave" Elliott and Alice Williams) was born on 15 Jul 1924 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 8 Oct 1975 in Carter 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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Buried:
HAMPTON - Carl C. Ward, 82, Hampton, passed away Wednesday, March 10, 2021 at Signature Health. A native of Ole Butler, he was a son of the late Charles & Opel Tilley Ward. He had lived in Carter County for several years. He was a retired Carpenter.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother: Jay Ward and a sister: Maybelle Hicks. He was a member of Friendship Free Will Baptist Church.

Survivors include his sons: Kevin Ward, Hampton and Kale (Michelle) Ward, Elizabethton. Two Grandsons: Blake & Drew Ward and Granddaughter: Mary Ward.

One Sister: Ruth Carden, Hampton. One Brother: Darrell (Sue Carol) Ward, Butler. His special roommate and special friend: Clarence Matherly.

Graveside Service will be conducted at 2:30 p.m. Friday, March 12, 2021 in Butler Memorial Cemetery with the Rev. Danny Osborne officiating. Burial will follow the service. Active Pallbearers will be: Darrell Ward, Frankie Ward, Jonathan Greenwell, Mike Hawkins, Larry Marlow, Greg Hicks, Isaiah Greenwell, Bud Hicks and Bill Blevins.

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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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]

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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ARNOLD, Edward Gene
"The Tomahawk," Wednesday, August 7, 1957
EDWARD GENE ARNOLD…
… 10 weeks, died at the home in St. Louis, Mo. Aug. 2.
Survivors are the parents, Mr. and Mrs. John E. Arnold of St. Louis, Mo.; one sister, Kathy Jane Arnold of the home; paternal grandmother, Mrs. Lizzie Arnold of Mountain City; maternal grandfather, Stacy Tester of Shouns, several uncles and aunts.
Funeral services were held Monday, Aug. 5 at 10:30 a.m. at the home of Duff Arnold, Shouns, with Rev. Ted Robinson and Rev. Grady Stout officiating.
Burial was in Greene Cemetery.
Hill Funeral Home in charge.

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Darrell Milton Gilbert, 69, of Mountain City, Tenn., passed away on Saturday, August 15, 2015, at his home. He was born on July 11, 1946, in Johnson County, Tenn., to the late Oris Gilbert and Rosa Lee Arnold Dunn, who passed away November 29, 2014. In addition to his parents, Darrell was preceded in death by his wife, Ruby Francis Gilbert, who passed away on November 18, 2014, and his brother-in-law, Junior Murphy. Darrell was a 1965 graduate of Johnson County High School. He had worked as a truck driver and for Leco Manufacturing and for the Johnson County Highway Dept. Darrell enjoyed gardening, spending time outdoors, going to Cherokee, N.C., four wheeling, and spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren. He was of the Baptist faith. He is survived by his daughters, Tammy McElyea and husband Danny and Jackie Johnson; sisters, Janice Murphy of Mountain City and Billie Jean Main and husband Colis of Trade; grandchildren, Angela Carico, Christopher McElyea, Johnny Johnson, Scotty Johnson and Jason Johnson; eight great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; four nieces; and many special friends and neighbors. The family will receive friends from 4:30 to 6 p.m. Wednesday, August 19, at Mountain City Funeral Home with the funeral service to follow at 6 p.m. with Pastor Shannon Courtner officiating. The graveside service and interment will follow the funeral service at Sunset Memorial Park Cemetery. Active pallbearers will be Richard Mink, Dean Mink, Bob Mink, Larry Mink, Ernest Tester and Cliff Dunn. Honorary pallbearers are Bob Arnold and Jim Moody. The family will receive friends at the home, 620 Arnold Town Road, Mountain City, Tenn.

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Rev. Raleigh Mack Arnold Sr., age 78, of Mountain City, Tennessee, went on to be with the Lord Thursday, June 20, 2019 at the Johnson City Medical Center. He was born August 21, 1940 in Mountain City, Johnson County, TN to the late Raleigh Duff Arnold and Nellie Rhea Tester Arnold. In addition to his parents Mack was preceded in death by a baby sister Alice.

Mack was a pastor for 33 years at the Porters Grove Baptist Church in Conowingo, MD where he retired. After he retired he returned to Mountain City, TN where he did pulpit fill-ins and revivals for the remainder of his life. He was in the pulpit filling in at Antioch Baptist 2 weeks prior to his death. He loved the Lord, his family and was well respected. Mack loved to fish, hunt and enjoyed Ginseng and wild egg hunting as well. He will be greatly missed but never forgotten or equaled. In his ministry there were over 2,000 souls saved.

Those left to cherish his memories included his wife of 59 years, JoAnn Parish Arnold, son, Mack Arnold, Jr. and wife Mary, grandsons, Justin Arnold and wife Josie and Luke Arnold, great-granddaughter, Mackenzie Arnold, great-grandsons, James Arnold and John Arnold, sisters, Mary Bishop and husband Joe and Phyllis Anglemeyer, brothers, Jack Arnold and wife Fern, Johnny Arnold and wife Teresa and Jett Arnold.

The family will receive friends on Saturday June 22, 2019 from 3-5:00 p.m. at Central Baptist Church with the funeral service to follow at 5:00 p.m. with Rev. Dan Sheffield the director of Susquehanna Baptist Association and Rev. Mack Arnold, Jr. officiating. Graveside service and burial will follow from the Bakers Gap Church Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Justin Arnold, Luke Arnold, John Parish, Brian Parish, Isaiah Penley and Ron Billiot. Honorary pallbearers are Jack Arnold, Johnny Arnold, Jett Arnold, Barry Bishop, Frank Bishop and Trenton Wilson.

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Lewis Lou Arnold, age 74, of 161 Hamby Lane, Mountain City, TN passed away Friday, December 2, 2016 at the Sycamore Shoals Hospital, Elizabethton, TN. He was born January 27, 1942 in Neva, Tennessee to the late Marshall R. Arnold and Opal Dean Tester Arnold.

Survivors include: two daughters: Tammy Griffin and husband Edwin of the home, Deborah Dickens and husband Norman of Laurel Bloomery, TN. Three sons: Jimmy Ward, Lenoir, N.C. David Ward, Lenoir, N.C. and Timmy Arnold, of Oxford, PA. Fourteen grandchildren and several nieces and nephews also survive.

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Laura Alice Arnold, 99, of Mountain City, Tenn., passed away on Friday, February 4, 2022, at the Waters of Roan Highlands. Laura was born in Johnson County, Tenn., on August 14, 1922 to the late James Wiley Swift and Venia Crete Harper Swift. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Gatha Allen Arnold; sister, Ruby Norris; brother, Earl Swift and wife Dean; and her brother-in-law, Otis Henson.
Laura loved her family and friends. She enjoyed get togethers and time spent with her family. Laura loved to raise flowers, work in her garden and mow her own yard. She was a very independent woman who worked hard all her life.
Laura was a member of Mountain City Church of Christ.
Those left to cherish her memories include her son, Robert Paul Arnold and wife Wanda of Mountain City, Tenn.; sister, Wileyette Henson of Mountain City, Tenn.; brother, Dearl Swift and wife Nannie Kate of Mountain City, Tenn., and several nieces and nephews.
The family will receive friends on Tuesday, February 8, from 1 until 2 p.m. at Mountain City Funeral Home. A funeral service will follow at 2 p.m. with Ministers Chuck Stewart and Buddy Morefield officiating. The graveside service and burial will follow the funeral in the Wilson Cemetery.

Laura married Gatha Arnold on 17 Dec 1938 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Gatha (son of James B. Arnold and Elizabeth "Lizzie" Swift) was born on 7 May 1919 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 22 Nov 2006 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Wilson Cemetery, , Johnson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Doran Hadley Swift Sr., age 89, passed away on October 19, 2021 at his home. Doran was born on June 22, 1932 to the late Lola Swift Holloway in Johnson County. In addition to his mother, he was preceded in death by his grandparents who raised him, David Hamilton Swift and Alice Arnold Swift; his son, Doran Swift “Doc”; grandson, Dokken Swift and brother, John Holloway.

Doran was born on June 22, 1932 in Johnson County, Tennessee and attended Dewey School and graduated from Johnson County High School in 1951. After graduating from high school, Doran enlisted into the United States Airforce. He completed his basic training at Lackland Air Force Base in San Antonio, Texas then attended A&M College in Okmulgee, Oklahoma, studying to be a Vehicle Motorized Equipment Electrician. He spent the remainder of his service working on electrical systems at the Tyndall Air Force Base in Panama City Florida. During this time, he married Emogene Combs on December 10, 1953 in Mountain City, Tennessee. He was honorably discharged in 1955, but continued to serve in the Reserves for 4 years.

Doran returned to Johnson County in 1955 to care for his grandmother and grandfather who raised him. During this time he worked for Summers & Taylor Construction Company. After obtaining his electrician license from Washington County Technical School, he worked as an electrician and an analyst planner for Burlington Industries for twenty years. Doran also served as a volunteer for the Johnson County Rescue Squad for fifteen years and was a member of the Johnson County Chamber of Commerce for many years.

Doran learned to work on the farm at an early age and loved riding and working with horses. Doran was instrumental in starting the Johnson County Trail Riders Club and was a charter member. He volunteered for several years working with kids in the 4-H Horse club and 4-H Horse Show. He also worked with others to sponsor trail rides, wagon trains and help coordinate their participation in local parades and events. His love for horses took him to many ranches over the years, some including the Marriott Corporation Ranch in Front Royal, Virginia where he was the manager of their trail riding division and the Virginia Beef Company where he worked to ride and round up cattle for shipments. Later He worked with roundups at the Haythorne Land & Cattle Company in Ogallala, Nebraska. Doran continued his love for farming throughout his life. There weren’t many days when you wouldn’t see him out working on his tractor or out around his own farm tending to animals, fixing fences or working in his garden.

Doran was a member of the Mountain City Presbyterian Church. He was an Elder of the Church and served as the Chairman of the Board of Deacons for several years. He enjoyed attending church and spending time with the members of his church. He also enjoyed spending time with his family, and especially loved seeing his grandkids and great grands. His biggest joy was sharing his love of horses by taking them for rides on his horses, ponies, and pony carts. Later on, it was on his tractor, wagon hooked to the lawnmower and even his scooter around the farm. Doran also enjoyed watching RFD-TV and napping in his recliner.

Those left to cherish his memories include his wife of nearly 68 years, Emogene Swift; daughter, Pam Hacker; sisters, Virginia Manuel, Anni Skewes (Mike), Mae Matheson, Faye Phillipppi, June Thomas (Coleman Brown); grandchildren, Sarah Swift Jennings (Mark), Abigail Hacker, and Jesse Hacker; great-grandchildren, Matthew, Taylor, Zoey, Mckenzie, and Lucas; several nieces, nephews, special friends and caregiver, Nancy Holman.

The family will receive friends from 1:00-3:00 p.m. on Friday, October 22, 2021 at Mountain City Funeral Home. The funeral service will follow at 3 p.m. with Pastors Jim Swoager and Daryl Cox officiating. Special music will be provided by Randy Dandurand. The graveside service and burial will follow at Sunset Memorial Park with military honors accorded by Johnson County Honor Guard. Pallbearers will be Jason Bryan, Wayne Ward, Hubert Glenn, Mark Jennings, Eric Cullop, and Joe Winebarger. Honorary pallbearers are Matthew Swift, Paul Roach II, Howard Moon, Duran Tookmanian, Rhudy Lucas, BC Stout, Lawrence Keeble, Bill Webb, Landon Webb, and Randy Dandurand.

Doran married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Leita Faye Phillippi, age 72, passed away peacefully at her home on Saturday, May 28, 2022. She was born on May 16, 1950, the second of a set of twins (Neita Mae) to Roy M. Holloway and Lola (Toad) Swift Holloway.

Faye was married to her childhood sweetheart, Harold Phillippi for 51 years before he was deceased on October 12, 2018.

She was also predeceased by her parents, her brothers, Doran Swift and John Holloway, and her in-laws, Edwin G. “Tuck” and Virginia Phillippi.

Faye was a faithful member of Bethany Baptist Church where she was a member of the Good News Sunday School class.

She is survived by two daughters, Lisa Clawson (special friend Roy Bennett) and Jaycee Clawson: two grandsons, Ethan and Josh Clawson. Also surviving are four sisters, Jenny Johnson Manuel, Ann Skewes (Mike), Mae Matheson and June Thomas, in addition to a brother-in-law, Roby Phillippi and two sisters-in-law, Carol Phillippi and Emogene Swift. Faye also had several nieces and nephews and many, many special friends.

Funeral services for Faye will be conducted at 2 pm on Tuesday, May 31, 2022 in the Charles B. Hux Chapel of Hux Lipford Funeral Home with Dr. Gale Hartley officiating. The family will receive friends from 1 until 2 pm prior the service. The graveside service will follow at the Brookshire Cemetery.

Pallbearers are Josh Clawson, Doug Thomas, Jason Bryan, Mike Skewes, Bob Mullins, Jeff Phillippi and Roy Bennett.

Honorary pallbearers are Jay Stout, Frank Stout, Burl Johnson, John Davis, Brad Thomas, Ethan Clawson and Bethany Baptist Church Good News Sunday School class.

Leita married Harold Edwin Phillippi about 1967 in , Johnson County, Tennessee, . Harold (son of Edwin Gail "Tuck" Phillippi and Living) was born on 29 Jun 1948 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 12 Oct 2018 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Brookshire Cemetery, , Johnson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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ELIZABETHTON - Jacquelyn “Jackie” McKinney, 79, went to her Heavenly Home on Friday, December 9, 2022.

Jackie was born on May 1, 1943 in Johnson County, TN to Rod and June Ward Swift. She was a member of Valley Forge United Methodist Church. Jackie was in the food service at Elizabethton School System. Jackie was a loving wife and loved her family.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sons, Jeff McKinney and Mike McKinney, brother, Mack Swift.

Jackie is survived by her loving husband of 61 years, Alvin E. McKinney; brother, Keith Swift; several nieces and nephews.

A graveside service will be held at 1:00 PM on Monday, December 12, 2022 at Happy Valley Cemetery with Dr. Steve Castle officiating.

Jacqueline married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Timothy Eugene “Peanut” Swift, age 72, of Mountain City, TN, passed away on Saturday, October 1, 2022, at Johnson City Medical Center. He was born May 23, 1950, to the late Bonnie Ethel Swift.

Peanut loved riding horses and gardening. He also enjoyed mowing and would do anything to help anyone out. Peanut worked on the farm for many years and worked at Tri-State Growers for about 12 years. He also worked at Leco and Burlington for a short while. He loved most working on the farm and worked for Glen and Wayne Ward and also Tommy Jack Shoun.

Those left to cherish his memories include his sister, Margaret Tugman, and husband Bill; nieces, Tracey Safford (Billy), and Whitney Estep (Josh); nephew, Bo Fritts (Angie); great nieces, Daryl-Hannah Vines Addison, and Harper Estep; great-nephews, Hunter Vines (Morgan), Mason Estep, Jacob Harrington, Brady Fritts; several cousins and friends.

The family will receive friends from 1:00 – 2:00 on Wednesday, October 5, 2022, at Mountain City Funeral Home. The funeral service will follow at 2:00 with Pastor John Hammett and Danny Cullop officiating. The graveside service and burial will follow the funeral from the Wilson Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Josh Estep, Billy Safford, Bo Fritts, and Brady Fritts. Honorary pallbearers are John Bishop, Jim Davis, Dearl Swift, Tommy Jack Shoun, Wayne Ward, and all the employees of Tri-State Growers Co-op.