Lonnie Marynell (17 Aug 1896 – 21 Oct 1918) and George W. Marynell (7 Jun 1894 – 1 Dec 1918) were sons of Frank A. Marynell Sr (1857 – 1949) and Margaret J. Hare Marynell (1871 – 1940). Both Lonnie and George Marynell died in service to our country during World War 1.

Lonnie Marynell was 21 years of age when he volunteered for service in the US army. His parents, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Marynell, left Henderson to travel to Tennessee, to attend his bedside and were with him when the end came. Lonnie had been ill for several days with pneumonia. Lonnie Marynell was employed by Delker Bros Buggy Company and was a splendid worker. Realizing the importance of the efforts of the United States and its allies to overcome the German menace and imbued with at unquenchable patriotic spirit, he offered his services and was accepted. He was a member of the Moose and Modern Woodmen lodges.

George W Marynell was 24 years old when he drowned while in service to his county.

Henderson Morning Gleaner • Sun, Dec 08, 1918:
Particulars of the drowning of Private George Marynell were brought to Henderson Saturday morning by Private C. Oligee, who accompanied the remains to Henderson. It was during recreation hours when the boys were permitted to take their horses and do about as they pleased. George and the doctor and about twenty five soldiers decided to go on a hunt for a bunch of wild horses that range the neighborhood of the camp. They had spent a lively morning chasing the herd and were returning to camp about noon, well strung out, when they came to the Rio Grande. The river has a treacherous bed, shallow for the most part but there are deep holes at unexpected places.
George was crossing at a quick gait when his horse plunged from shallow water to a deep hole. George was thrown into the river. The doctor, about a quarter of a mile away, saw his horse come riderless to the bank and he saw George struggling in the water. Help was rushed to him but it was unavailing. He was dead when taken from the water. Across his forehead was a bruise. Just how it was received will never be known but is presumed that he was struck by the horse in its struggles. This blow, together with his heavy clothing and the cold water made the situation hopeless and, after a brief struggle, he sank to rise no more.
His death brought sorrow to the camp, where he was liked by all. He was given a military funeral Wednesday evening and the body started homeward, accompandied by Private Oligee. “There was no better soldier,” said Oligee Saturday morning. He will remain for the funeral which will be held at 11 a. m Sunday from the home, Rev. Thomas Cummins officiating. Officers and soldiers in the city on furlough and those, discharged from the service, will act as pallbearers. They will meet at the Rudy-Rowland establishment at 10 o’clock Sunday morning. All soldiers in the city and county are requested to attend the services from the house on South Green street and they will march beside the hearse to Fernwood cemetery.

Both soldiers are buried in Fernwood Cemetery, lot 293.

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Henderson Morning Gleaner • Sat, Oct 19, 1918
Henderson Morning Gleaner • Tue, Oct 22, 1918
Henderson Morning Gleaner • Fri, Oct 25, 1918
Henderson Morning Gleaner • Sat, Oct 26, 1918
Henderson Morning Gleaner • Tue, Dec 03, 1918
Henderson Morning Gleaner • Sun, Dec 08, 1918