Nancy J. Sutherland

Nancy married William Henry Pleasant about 1868 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. William (son of James M. Pleasant and Elizabeth Wengert) was born on 18 Sep 1841 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 4 Apr 1921 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Robert married Nevada B. "Vadie" Branock on 3 May 1891 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Nevada (daughter of Hilary J. Branock and Sarah "Sallie" Hodges) was born in Apr 1872 in Grayson County, , , Virginia. [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.

Sallie married David R. Robinson on 18 Mar 1888 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. David (son of Nicholas G. Robinson and Mary Ann Howard) was born on 1 Apr 1865 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 12 Dec 1952; was buried in Rambopleasant-Howard Cemetery, , Johnson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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"Johnson County News," Thursday, December 5, 1946
MRS. W. B. ROBINSON
Mrs. W. B. Robinson, passed away at her home at Niota, Monday, Nov. 11, at the age of 73 years, of a heart attack.
She was a daughter of the late W. H. and Mrs. Pleasant of Doeville. Surviving is her only child Mrs. Myrtle R. Spur; five sisters, Mrs. D. R. Robinson, Mrs. J. H. Robinson and Mrs. W. B. Arnold of Doeville; Mrs. H. L. Nave of Elizabethton, and Mrs. Ira Blevins of Johnson City; three brothers, W. H. Pleasant of Doeville, S. C. and H. B. of Oregon.
The Robinsons moved to Sweetwater Valley 30 years ago, but most of their relatives are in this community.

Rachel married William B. Robinson on 8 Apr 1890 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. William (son of Nicholas G. Robinson and Mary Ann Howard) was born about 1861 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

William married Lillie Belle Pleasant about 1897 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Lillie (daughter of William Henry Pleasant and Martha L. Howard) was born on 28 Jan 1886 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 5 Jun 1948 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Happy Valley Memorial Park, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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"The Tomahawk," Wednesday, April 20, 1960
EMERALD G. ROBINSON...
... 71, Route 4, Butler, died unexpectedly Tuesday night at his home.
A native of Johnson county, he was a farmer and member of Little Doe Baptist Church.
Survivors are his widow, Mrs. Winnie Robinson; six sons, Elmer and John D. Robinson, Pulaski, Va., Selmer Robinson, Butler, Delmer Robinson, Delware; and Glenn Robinson with the U.S. Navy; six daughters, Mrs. Javy[sic] Fritts, Elizabethton; Mrs. Bonnie Rice, Bristol, Mrs. Leslie Stalcup, Mrs. Edna Kyte, Mrs. Grace Pierce and Mrs. Shirley Norris, all of Butler; one brother, Dewey Robinson, Athens; one sister, Mrs. Mack McQueen, Elizabethton and 27 grandchildren.
Funeral services were conducted from the Little Doe Baptist Church on Friday at 2:30 p.m. with Rev. Guinn Blackburn, Rev. S. D. Hart, and Rev. C. O. Binkley officiating. Burial was in the Rambo cemetery.
Rev. Ben Wood was in charge of the music.
Pallbearers were Ohlan Rambo, Argil Rambo, Kyle and Karl Pleasant, Clarence Cannon, A. J. Stalcup, J. A. Stalcup, Lipford Garland. Flower bearers were neighbors and ladies of the church.
Gentry Funeral Home in charge.
[JAKS Note: Son Ray who was the one from Delaware was omitted from the obit and daughter Mrs. Javy Fritts should read Mrs. Faye Fritts.]

Emerald married Winnie Wildred Wilson on 15 Mar 1915 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Winnie (daughter of John Garland Wilson and Anetta Florence Cress) was born on 28 Jul 1895. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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In the Family Bible which belonged to David R. Robinson, Chelsie's date of birth is given as 28 Feb 1891, and her date of death is given as 10 Jul 1971.

Chelsie married Elbert Clyde Garland about 1919 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Elbert (son of Lemuel Marcel Garland and Mary Matilda Robinson) was born in Feb 1894 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Maude married Wayne Stout on 21 Oct 1926 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Wayne (son of James Brown Stout and Nancy Eveline Snyder) was born about 1904 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Mildred Fay Robinson Fritts, 94, Elizabethton passed away Saturday, August 18, 2012 at her residence after a brief illness.

A native of Johnson County, she was a daughter of the late Emerald & Winnie Wilson Robinson. She had lived in Elizabethton for the past sixty five years. She was a homemaker. Mrs. Fritts was a member of the Little Doe Baptist Church, Butler but attended East Side Baptist Church. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband of sixty seven years Jady Fritts, who died November 21, 2006, two Sons: Malcolm and Kenneth Fritts, four sisters and six brothers and her son-in-law: Bob Davenport.

Survivors include Two Daughters Helen Huffine and husband Harold, and Phyllis Davenport all of Elizabethton. Six Grandchildren: Teresa Smith & husband Allen, Richard Davenport and wife Beverly, Donna Royston and husband Danny, Brian Fritts, Kevin Fritts, and Michael Fritts and wife Heather. Seven Great Grandchildren, Four Great Great Grandchildren. A Sister: Edna Kyte, Butler. Two Sisters-in-Law. One Brother-In-Law: Charles Norris, Butler. Several Nieces & Nephews.

Funeral Services will be conducted at 7 p.m. Tuesday in Memorial Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Doug Hardin officiating.

Graveside Service and Interment will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday in Happy Valley Memorial Park with her Grandson Rev. Michael Fritts officiating. Music will be provided by Mark Odom. Active Pallbearers who are requested to assemble at the funeral home at 10:15 a.m. Wednesday will be: Joshua Atkinson, Richard Davenport, Bobby Davenport, Danny Royston, Brian Fritts and Dylan Fritts.

Mildred married Jadie Fritts about 1938 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Jadie (son of John William Fritts and Emeline L. Courtner) was born about 1917 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 21 Nov 2006 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Happy Valley Memorial Park, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Edna Kyte, age 90 of Butler, TN, passed away on Friday morning, April 1, 2022 at her home. Edna was born on April 15, 1931 to the late Emerald and Winnie Robinson. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brothers, Little Bud, Big Bud, J.D., Delmer, Ray, and Glenn; sisters, Shirley Norris, Fern Stalcup, Faye Fritts, Grace Pierce, Bonnie Rash and step-grandchild, Teresa.

Edna enjoyed gardening, flowers, birds, and collecting angel figurines. She also loved her animals dearly. Edna was a kind and loving person who will be missed by all who knew her.

Those left to cherish her memories include her son, Danny Kyte; daughter, Brenda Townsend and husband, Bud, whom Edna loved as a son; grandchildren, Misty Kyte, Garret Kyte, and Jordan Wisecup; step-grandchildren, Michael, Jimmy, and Christina; great-grandchildren, Ellie, Maddox, Colton (Pickle), and Mia; sister-in-law, Betty Robinson; special brother-in-law, Charles Norris; special friends, Ed Townsend, Joan Arnold, and Tammy Jordan and several nieces, nephews, and cousins.

The graveside service and burial will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, April 7, 2022 at Phillippi Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Dale Owens, Ed Townsend, Jeff Roten, John McEwen, Sammy Lunceford, and Craig Peters. Honorary pallbearers are Charles Norris, Ken Luckett, Steve Cross, and Randy Norris.

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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.