William Pinkney Stout

William married Kitty Blevins on 3 Mar 1878. Kitty died on 3 Mar 1889 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; was buried on 3 Mar 1889 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

William married Martha Garland before 1897 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Martha was born on 23 Apr 1873 in , Giles County, Tennessee, ; died on 20 May 1963 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

George married Nancy Hodge on 7 Aug 1900. Nancy was born about 1869; died about 1928 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Garland Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

George married Minnie Nidiffer on 27 Dec 1930 in , Carter County, Tennessee, . Minnie (daughter of Carter N. "Cart" Nidiffer and Nancy Jane Campbell) was born about 1905 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Asa married Eula Jeanette Proffitt on 11 Jun 1921 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Eula was born on 26 Jun 1903 in Wheeler County, , , Oregon; died on 9 Sep 1979 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Dora married Clayton Cammilus Grindstaff on 5 Jun 1919 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Clayton (son of Doctor Joseph "D. J." Grindstaff and Nancy Catherine Osborn) was born on 8 Apr 1897 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 27 Feb 1967 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Elizabethton, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Gridley married Tellia "Teli" Cole on 21 Jun 1919 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Tellia was born about 1903; died about 1977; was buried in Garland Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

John married Lela D. Shoun on 10 Feb 1929 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Lela (daughter of Jacob Lawson Shoun and Lillie Bell Hardin) was born on 4 Jul 1911 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 5 Jan 1995 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Happy Valley Memorial Park, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

William married Ida P. Nidiffer about 1932 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Ida (daughter of Carter N. "Cart" Nidiffer and Nancy Jane Campbell) was born on 13 Sep 1908 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 19 Jan 2001 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]

Notes:

Buried:
Carroll E. Stout, age 88, of Mountain City, TN passed away on Saturday, July 12, 2014 at the James H. Quillen Veterans Hospital following an extended illness. He was a Johnson County native born August 3, 1925, a son of the late Asa and Eula Proffitt Stout. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers: Asa Stout, Jr., Chalmas Stout, and Lowell Stout.

He was a graduate of the Watauga Academy and was a World War II veteran having served in the Marine Corps. He retired from Burlington Industries. He was a member of the Doe Valley United Methodist Church and was a member of the Taylorsville Masonic Lodge #243 for fifty-nine years.

Carroll is survived by his loving wife of 67 and ½ years, Alice Hicks Stout of the home, daughter, Linda Stansbery of Mountain City, TN, sons Dennis Stout and wife Kathy of Mountain City, TN, and Wayne Stout and wife Judy of Elizabethton, TN, sister, Pat Long and husband J.R. of Shady Valley, TN, grandchildren Mitchell Stansbery and wife Penny, Stephani Jarnigan and husband Josh, and Michael Stout, great-grandchildren, Carlisle and Jansen Jarnigan, and Joe Stansbery, special friends, Hilah Coleman and Gail Miller, and several nieces and nephews.

Carroll married Alice Alma Hicks on 24 Dec 1946 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Alice (daughter of William R. Hicks and Sarah Eva Davis) was born on 22 Feb 1928 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 14 Oct 2014 in Iredell County, , , North Carolina; was buried in Sunset Memorial Park, , Johnson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Robert married Leona S. Estep on 27 Mar 1941. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Henry W. Laughlin. Henry was born in 1911; died in 1975; was buried in 1975 in Elizabethton, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Lucille married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Hildred married Lawrence S. Taylor about 1945. Lawrence (son of William Taylor, Sr. and Hattie J. Elliott) was born on 7 Aug 1921; died on 3 Oct 1998 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Ensor Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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

Notes:

Buried:
Jettie Lou Grindstaff, age 90, of Elizabethton, Tennessee went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, June 3, 2021, at her residence. Jettie was born in Elizabethton to the late Clayton and Dora Stout Grindstaff. In addition to her parents, Jettie was also preceded in death by her husband, Glen Grindstaff; two sons, Randy Grindstaff and Ernest Grindstaff; two grandsons, Glen Charles Campbell and Harvey Dale Campbell; a step-grandson, Kip Roberts; and several brothers and sisters.

Jettie retired as a seamstress at HPH Apparel and had also worked as a seamstress for Denise Lingerie. She was a member of Unaka Baptist Church and enjoyed quilting, canning, shopping and coloring in her many coloring books.

Those left to cherish her wonderful memories include her daughter, Margie Roberts, of Elizabethton; four sons, Max Hubert Grindstaff, Graylon Grindstaff, Bobby Joe Grindstaff and Joshua Campbell, all of Elizabethton; two grandchildren, Tammy Campbell and Wendy Baker, both of Elizabethton; five great-grandchildren, Britney, Christopher, Skyler, Joseph and Austin; a special nephew, Carroll Grindstaff and wife Nancy, of Elizabethton; four step-grandchildren, Jama, Robin, Delbert and Erby; many step-great-grandchildren and great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren; and one sister, Frances Taylor, of Elizabethton. Several nieces and nephews as well as her special friends, Hope and Mickey Rambo, also survive.

A service to celebrate the life of Jettie Lou Grindstaff will be conducted at 2:00 PM on Monday, June 7, 2021, in the Chapel of Peace at Tetrick Funeral Home, Elizabethton with Reverend Terry Richardson officiating. The family will receive friends from 1:00 PM until 2:00 PM in the funeral home chapel, prior to the service on Monday or at the residence at other times.

The graveside service will follow in the Ensor Cemetery. Active pallbearers will be Joseph Campbell, Skyler Campbell, Austin Barbee, Austin Babb, Christopher Campbell, Jason Presnell, David Grindstaff, Ethan Nelson and Erby Roberts.

Jettie married Glen Grindstaff on 12 Jan 1952 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Glen (son of Roy Clinton Grindstaff and Jettie Pearl Elliott) was born on 13 Feb 1931; died on 12 Jun 1989; was buried in Elizabethton, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Buried:
Frances Grindstaff Taylor, 85, of Elizabethton, Tenn., went home to be with her Lord on Saturday, November 6, 2021, at Hermitage Health and Rehab Center in Elizabethton. Frances was born in Elizabethton to the late Clayton C. Grindstaff and Dora Mae Stout Grindstaff. In addition to her parents, Frances was preceded in death by her daughter, Carolyn Elaine Ihlenfeld; a sister, Jettie Grindstaff; and a special friend, Fane Bowers.
Frances had worked first for American Air Filter as a shipping clerk and then worked at Walmart as a sales associate. She was a devout Christian and was of the Baptist faith.
Those left to cherish her memory include her son, Bernie Taylor and wife Valerie of Johnson City; two grandchildren, Mark Taylor and wife Elizabeth of Kingsport and Laura Ferguson and husband Joey of St. Petersburg, Fla.; and one great-grandchild, James Luke Ferguson of St. Petersburg, Fla.
The family will receive friends from 3 until 5 p.m. Wednesday, November 10, in the Chapel of Tetrick Funeral Home, Elizabethton.
A graveside service to honor the life of Frances Grindstaff Taylor will be conducted at 10 a.m. Thursday, November 11, in the Pearl Bowers Cemetery with Pastor Nate Varnier officiating. Honorary pallbearers will be Gary Grindstaff, Laura Ferguson, Mark Taylor and James Luke Ferguson.

Frances married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Shay Danial Grindstaff, age 69, 184 Poplar Hill Dr., Johnson City, died Monday, August 13, 2007, in the James H. Quillen VA Medical Center Hospital following a brief illness.

He was a native of Carter County and a son of the late Clayton C. and Dora Stout Grindstaff. Mr. Grindstaff was a member of the College Park Free Will Baptist Church where he was a deacon. He was retired from American Water Heater and also had worked as a carpenter. Mr. Grindstaff was a veteran of the U.S. Army.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Edith Grindstaff, three brothers, Robert, J.B. and Dayton Grindstaff and four sisters, Ruby Laughlin, Hildred Taylor, Lucille Taylor and Juanita Grindstaff.

Survivors include two daughters, Melinda Rupert, Tarpon Springs, FL, Paula Holloway, Johnson City, two sons, Danial Grindstaff, Kevin Grindstaff, both of Johnson City, nine grandchildren, two sisters, Frances Taylor, Jettie Grindstaff, both of Elizabethton, and one brother, Landon Grindstaff, Elizabethton. Several nieces and nephews also survive.

The funeral service for Mr. Grindstaff will be conducted at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, August 14 in the Tetrick Funeral Home Riverside Chapel with Rev. Matthew Guy, Rev. David Morgan and Rev. Clate Briggs officiating. The family will receive friends from 5:30 until 7:30 p.m. Tuesday in the chapel prior to the service.

The graveside service and interment will be at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, August 15, in Wilson Cemetery, Elizabethton. Everyone is asked to meet the family at the cemetery at 9:55 a.m. Wednesday for the service.

Active pallbearers will be Aaron Bishop, Bradley Gothard, Doug Holloway, Graylon Grindstaff and others selected from family and friends. Honorary pallbearers will be Carroll Grindstaff, James Berry and Mike Lowe.

Shay married Edith (Grindstaff) about 1958. Edith was born about 1938; died before 2007. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Anderson married Veulah P. Nidiffer on 21 May 1940 in , Carter County, Tennessee, . Veulah was born about 1923 in , Washington, Tennessee, ; died about 1974 in , Carter County, Tennessee, . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Sidney married Thelma Louise Williams about 1950. Thelma (daughter of Jessie Williams and Maggie Wilson) was born on 30 Sep 1927 in Wise County, , , Virginia; died on 30 Nov 2015 in Cuyahoga County, , , Ohio; was buried in Sunset Memorial Park, , Cuyahoga County, Ohio. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Willard married Mary Lou Hutchins about 1956 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Mary (daughter of John Richard Hutchins and Venie Myrtle Nave, daughter of John Richard Hutchins and Myrtle Vena Nave) was born on 23 Nov 1935 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 1 Apr 2014 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Happy Valley Memorial Park, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

ELIZABETHTON - Dr. Harold Stout, 84, Elizabethton, went home to be with his Savior Jesus Christ on Wednesday August 30, 2017.

Coach Stout was born in Elizabethton to the late John and Lela Stout. He graduated from Elizabethton High School and had a successful college baseball and basketball career at East Tennessee State University. He completed his Masters in Education from the University of Tennessee in 1959 and his Doctorate in Education from ETSU in 1974. Coach Stout was the head baseball coach at Milligan College for 24 years and at ETSU for 7 years. He had an outstanding and highly accomplished coaching career. Coach Stout made a significant impact on many young men throughout the years by teaching them the value of faith, hard work, sportsmanship and pride.

Coach Stout was also an educator and taught at the College and High School level for over 40 years.

He was also a great father, husband and friend to many people in the East Tennessee community. He loved his family, his church, the game of baseball and his roses. He will be greatly missed.

Survivors include his wife Bonnie and her daughters Paulette, Dena and Donna, son Tony and his wife Lisa and daughters Kendall and Kailee, daughter Anlyn Hughes and her husband John and daughter Stephanie Sibley. He is also survived by his sister Geraldine Kindelon and her sons Al and Nathan Wallace and nieces Nancy Turley and Teri Neil.

Preceded in death by brothers Willard and John Stout and wife Millicent Combs Stout.

Funeral services will be held at Grace Baptist Church in Elizabethton, TN on Sunday September 3rd at 2:00 pm. Pastor Travis Tyler officiating. Visitation will be at the church from 12 p.m. to time of service. The Active Pallbearers are: Tony Mitchell, Derek Carrier, Buff Walker, Gary Walker, Mike Cline, Danny Clark, David Brown, and Bruce Perry. Honorary Pallbearers are: Mark Fox, Eddie Pless , Joe McClain, Paul Stout, Dick Ryan, Richard Vanhuss, Jimmy Ensor, Ed Alexander, Yogi Bowers and Mark Hill. Interment will follow the service at Happy Valley Memorial Park. Friends may also visit at his residence.

Harold married Bonnie Ann Hicks about 1955 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Bonnie (daughter of Charles Garfield Hicks and Ida Belle Ellis) was born on 23 Jul 1933 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 16 May 2018 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Happy Valley Memorial Park, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Died:
The party in heaven got a lot more lively when Geraldine Stout Wallace Kindelon passed through the pearly gates on February 2, 2022, after a brief illness. Geri was born in Elizabethton, Tenn., to John and Lela Stout on August 9, 1941. She moved with her husband to East Cobb in 1972 and lovingly raised two sons, Alton Wallace Jr (Stacie) and Nathan Wallace (Carolyn). As a single mother working her way up from teller to loan officer at C&S Bank and ultimately retiring from Bank of America, Geri never missed an opportunity to cheer her boys on. She enjoyed a loving, two decades long second marriage to Ellis Kindelon, a dashing widower from Southern California, who was a wonderful role model for her sons.
Geri filled a room with her larger-than-life personality, effervescence, quick wit, and charm. A Southern Belle through and through, she could weave a story like no other, offer a helping hand to total strangers and whip up a meal that you’d never forget. Generous to a fault, Geri selflessly turned the focus on others rather than herself and always had a positive outlook that remained intact until the end. Family gatherings were her joy and Christmas was at the top of her list. She spared no expense to spoil her family and not only gave but received what appeared to be an unending stream of gifts from those she touched and friends she gathered from all areas of her life.
Geri leaves behind an adoring plethora of friends and family including her children and grandchildren, Samantha, Zachary, Miles and Cleo Wallace.
She was preceded in death by her husband, parents and three older brothers, Willard, John Jr. and Harold Stout.

Notes:

Buried:
JONESBOROUGH - Linda Darlene Stansbery, age 71 of Jonesborough, Tennessee passed away suddenly, following complications from surgery, on Friday, September 10, 2021 in the Franklin Woods Community Hospital. She was the daughter of Carroll E. and Alice H. Stout, born to them on February 25, 1950 in Mountain City, Tennessee. Linda attended the University Parkway Baptist Church and belonged to the Order of the Eastern Star, Positive Thinkers, the Beta Theta Club, as well as the Women’s Club of Elizabethton. She worked at the Sycamore Shoals Hospital for 20 years and greatly enjoyed attending live music concerts, traveling, cooking, and family gatherings.

Linda is preceded in death by her parents.

She is survived by her loving children, Stephani Jarnigan (Josh) and Mitchell Stansbery (Penny); her grandchildren, Carlisle Jarnigan, Jansen Jarnigan, and Joseph Stansbery; her life partner, Bob Stansbery; her brothers, Wayne Stout (Judy) and Dennis Stout (Kathy). She is also survived by many other relatives and friends left behind to cherish her memory.

Funeral services for Linda Stansbery will be conducted on Monday, September 13, 2021 at 7:00 P.M. in the chapel of Tetrick Funeral Services with Josh Jarnigan officiating.

The Stansbery Family will receive friends at the funeral home on Monday, after 5:00 P.M. until the hour of service at 7:00 P.M.

A graveside service for Linda will be conducted on Tuesday, September 14, 2021 at 11:00 A.M. in the Roselawn Memory Gardens with grandsons, family and friends serving as pallbearers.

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Connie Lula Birchfield. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Gerald S. Grindstaff, 65, of Elizabethton, went home to be with his Lord, on Monday, April 17, 2017, at Johnson City Medical Center. Mr. Grindstaff was born in Elizabethton and was the son of the late James B. and Doris Anderson Grindstaff. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Kathaleen Grindstaff.
Those left to cherish his memory include two brothers, Albert Grindstaff and his wife, Teresita, of Missouri, and Larry Grindstaff of Elizabethton; and an aunt, Mary Anderson, Elizabethton, who was also his best friend and caregiver. Several nieces and nephews also survive.
Mr. Grindstaff enjoyed listening to music and to ballgames. He was a loving brother and nephew who will be missed by his family.
A service to honor the life of Mr. Grindstaff will be conducted at 2 p.m. Friday, April 21, in the Chapel of Peace, Tetrick Funeral Home, Elizabethton, with Mr. Richard Thomason, minister, officiating. The family will receive friends in the funeral home chapel from 1 until 2 p.m. Friday, prior to the service. Interment will follow the funeral service in the Pearl Bowers Cemetery. Active pallbearers will be selected from friends and family. The family would like to express a special thank you to the staff of Life Care Center of Elizabethton for all the love and care shown to Mr. Grindstaff and his family.

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Thomas Noble "TN" Taylor, 71, of Elizabethton, passed away Monday, March 18, 2019, at his residence following an extended illness.

A native of Austin, Ind., he had lived in Carter County most of his life and was a son of the late Lawrence and Hildred Grindstaff Taylor.

TN served in the United States Army during the Vietnam Era. He was a retired mechanic and was of the Baptist Faith.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Jimmy, and a special friend, Ronald Campbell.

Survivors include his wife, Charlotte Carden Taylor, a daughter, Donna Taylor, a granddaughter, Mesha Mann and husband Tori, two great-grandchildren, Wyatt Blevins and Shelby Mann, all of Elizabethton; two sisters, Betty Bowers and husband Randy, Elizabethton, and Lois Hickey and husband Shaun, Destin, Fla.; two brothers, Herman Taylor and wife Beverly and Ricky Taylor; several nieces and nephews; and his special friends, Walter Williams, Kenneth Lowe and Dallas Peters.

The graveside service will be conducted at noon on Friday, March 22, in the Garland Cemetery with the Rev. Richard Blevins officiating. Interment will follow the service. Active pallbearers will be Seth Taylor, Tori Mann, Wyatt Blevins, Arthur Carden and special friends. Military Honors will be provided by the Carter County Honor Guard.

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

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

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

Notes:

GRAY - Mr. Vergil Paul Stout, age 81, of Gray, TN died naturally at home on December 09, 2022.

Vergil was preceded in death by his parents, Anderson and Veulah Stout of Elizabethton.

He is survived by his wife, Mary Ann of Gray (56) years and two sons, their brides and children. Darrin (Ginger) of Cookeville and parents to Caleb and Ian. Kevin (Dana) of Memphis and parents to Coley, Parker, Micah and Knox. He is also survived by a sister, Jean of Elizabethton and a sister, Norma (Gary Buckles) of Atlanta; several aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews. Friends, Ted and Carol Douglas, godparents of Darrin and Kevin, have graciously loved and counseled them through the years.

Vergil graduated from Unaka High School. He later served in U.S. Army in the mid 60’s; was a long-time maintenance employee of Holston Defense and then BAE. He announced in the early 2000s that he would like “to do some woodworking.” He opened a little shop and would pull up a picture then create beautiful work that has blessed our sons and our friends and church.

As a Little League Baseball Coach, he made lifelong friends. The hugs and shared stories through the years have been a blessing.

A Celebration of Life will be held at 6:00 PM, Monday, December 12, 2022 at Buffalo Ridge Baptist Church with Dr. John Herdman officiating. Graveside services will be conducted at 2:00 PM, Tuesday, December 13, 2022, at Mountain Home National Cemetery.