Ruth Stout

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ELIZABETHTON - Ruth Stout Grindstaff, 89, Elizabethton, passed away Thursday, April 20, 2017 in the Ivy Hall Nursing Home after a brief illness.

A native of Johnson County, she was a daughter of the late Wayne & Maude Robinson Stout. She had lived in Elizabethton for several years. Ruth was a graduate of Johnson County High School and attended East Tennessee State College. She retired from Burlington Industries, Mountain City. She was a member of First Free Will Baptist Church, Elizabethton and the Fidelis Sunday School Class. She was a former member of First Baptist Church, Mountain City, and was a former member and Choir Director of Little Doe Baptist Church, Butler. She was a member of Butler Chapter, Eastern Star. In addition to her parents, she was preceded death by her husband: Ross H. Grindstaff who died September 30, 1993, and by a daughter: Sherry Grindstaff Mock, who passed away November 24, 2015.

Survivors include her daughter & son-in-law: Melody & David Crockett, Elizabethton. Four Grandchildren: Brad Proffitt, Jeremy Proffitt , Xandi Crockett , and Jessi Eller. A special granddaughter: Linda Scalf. Two Great Grandchildren: Dylan Proffitt and Kimberly Ann Proffitt. Her Brothers & Sisters-In-Law: Bill & Carolyn Grindstaff, Jack & Wilma Grindstaff and Barbara Grindstaff. Several special nieces , nephews and cousins.

Funeral Services will be conducted at 3 p.m. Sunday in Memorial Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Nathan Jennings and Rev. Jack Lloyd officiating. Interment will follow in Sunset Memorial Park, Mountain City. Music will be provided by Nathan & Becky Jennings. Active Pallbearers will be: Bill Brookshire, Chris Reece, Bill Grindstaff, Randy Cook, Scotty Baker, Ethan Boles, Scott Scalf and Porter Stout. Honorary Pallbearers will be: Her Church family at First Free Will Baptist Church and friends at Courtyard Apartments.

Wayne married Maude Ethel Robinson on 21 Oct 1926 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Maude (daughter of David R. Robinson and Sallie Sophronia Pleasant) was born on 8 Jul 1906 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 23 Aug 1950 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Rambo Cemetery, , Johnson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

James married Nancy Eveline Snyder on 6 Apr 1899 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Nancy was born about 1877 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Information about this family comes from Lala Kay (Robinson) Welch, lkwelch@allvantage.com

David married Sallie Sophronia Pleasant on 18 Mar 1888 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Sallie (daughter of William Henry Pleasant and Nancy J. Sutherland) was born on 13 Oct 1870 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 5 Jun 1958 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Rambopleasant-Howard Cemetery, , Johnson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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"The Tomahawk," Wednesday, June 11, 1958
MRS. SALLY P. ROBINSON…
died at the home of Mrs. Ross Grindstaff, June 5, following a three-week illness. She was the widow of the late David R. Robinson, a native of Johnson county and a member of the Little Doe Baptist Church.
Survivors include two sons, E. G. Robinson of Butler, Dewey Robinson of Athens; one daughter, Mrs. Chelsie McQueen of Butler; two half-brothers, Clate and Halbert Pleasant of Dallas, Oregon; one half-sister, Mrs. Nellie Blevins of Johnson City; 20 grandchildren and several great-grandchildren.
Funeral services were held Sunday at Little Doe Baptist Church at 2: 00 p.m. with Rev. C. O. Binkley and Rev. S. D. Hart officiating. Rev. Ben Woods was in charge of the music. Pallbearers were H. C. Grindstaff, Tommy Collins, Klan Pleasant, Olan Rambo, Bob Slimp, Tilley Stout, Karl Pleasant, Ed Arnold. Burial was in Rambo cemetery. Hill Funeral Home in charge.

David married Esther E. Robinson on 30 Oct 1864 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Esther (daughter of Daniel G. Robinson and Catherine Stout) was born about 1841 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 27 Dec 1909 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Nicholas married Mary Ann Howard on 30 Jul 1843 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Mary (daughter of Colonel Samuel Howard and Loukinsie Bowman) was born on 25 Jun 1825 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 3 Apr 1893 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

William married Nancy J. Sutherland about 1868 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Nancy was born on 6 Jan 1849 in North Carolina, , , ; died on 27 May 1876 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]