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Autauga

+2015, Autaugaville, Autauga Co., AL, Obituary

Published in the Montgomery Advertiser from Jan. 16 to Jan. 17, 2015

Albert "Jack" Franklin Blankenship, a resident of Autaugaville, AL. Jack passed away Wednesday, January 14, 2015.

He was preceded in death by his parents: John Albert & Minnie Dovey Blankenship and his Sisters: Vivian Folsom & Sharon Houston.

He is survived by his wife: Patsy Blankenship; his brothers: Buck & Linda Blankenship, James & Cheryl Blankenship; Children: Harold & Gail Blankenship, Albert & Ruth Blankenship, Sandra & Johnny Davenport, Lawrence Campbell, Michael & Cathy Campbell, Patricia & Mark Stadlberger, Teresa & Wayne Scroggs; numerous grandchildren and great children.

Funeral Services will be held on Saturday, January 17, 2015 at Ridout's Prattville Chapel at 11:00 am. Burial will follow at Rocky Hill Cemetery in Autaugaville, AL. Ridout's Prattville Chapel Directing. Active Pallbearer's will be: Johnny Davenport, Richard Davenport, Charles Davenport, Larry Campbell, Mike Campbell, Wayne Scroggs & Mark Stadlberger. Honorary Pallbearer's will be: Bobby Middlebrooks, Larrie King, Alvin Bryant, Jim Haines & Members of The Autaugaville Lion's Club, where Jack was the first Vice President, in 2016 he would have been voted in for President.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2017, Billingsley, Autauga Co., AL, Obituary

Published in the Montgomery Advertiser on Feb. 21, 2017

Lanny Eugene Helus, a resident of Billingsley, AL passed away on Saturday, February 18, 2017.

Mr. Helus proudly served his country in the United States Army.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Calvin and Virginia Helus; and a brother, Wayne Leroy Helus.

He is survived by his loving wife of 47 years, June Helus; his daughter, Miriam Juliane Halen (Sean); one sister, Sharon Kay Warehime (Dave); three brothers, Wallace Lee Helus, Ronny Dean Helus (Lori), Calvin Helus Jr. (Debbie); three grandchildren, Thomas James Halen, Shona Charlene Blankenship, Daisy Lee Halen; four great-grandchildren, Hunter Scott Halen, Emma Alex Strickland, Elvis Aaron Manskar, Raylen Nicole Blankenship; and numerous nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins, and many friends.

Funeral services will be held on Thursday, February 23, 2017 at 2:00 p.m. from Prattville Memorial Chapel. Burial will follow in Prattville Memory Gardens with military honors.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2017, Billingsley, Autauga Co., AL, Obituary

Published as Greeley Tribune (CO) - February 22, 2017

Lanny Eugene Helus Age: 76 [Sept. 19, 1940], a resident of Billingsley, AL, passed away on Saturday, Feb. 18, 2017

Mr. Helus proudly served his country in the United States Army.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Calvin and Virginia Helus; and brother, Wayne Leroy Helus.

He is survived by his loving wife of 47 years, June Helus; daughter, Miriam Juliane Halen (Sean); one sister, Sharon Kay Warehime (Dave); three brothers, Wallace Lee Helus, Ronny Dean Helus (Lori) and Calvin Helus Jr. (Debbie); three grandchildren, Thomas James Halen, Shona Charlene Blankenship and Daisy Lee Halen; four great-grandchildren, Hunter Scott Halen, Emma Alex Strickland, Elvis Aaron Manskar and Raylen Nicole Blankenship; and numerous nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins and many friends

Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 23, 2017, at Prattville Memorial Chapel, 841 Fairview Ave., Prattville, AL. Burial will follow in Prattville Memory Gardens with military honors.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

+2016, Marbury, Autauga Co., AL, Obituary

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J. Randy Blankenship, age 72, passed away on Wednesday, March 9, 2016.

Funeral services will be held Sunday, March 13, 2016 at 2:00 p.m. from the Wetumpka Memorial Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Len Hurston officiating. Burial will follow in Union Congregation Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Tony Davis, Stan Hurston, Blake Hurston, Gail Hurston, Jackson Hurston and Logan Hurston.

Mr. Blankenship is preceded in death by his father, Stathion Earl Blankenship and his mother, Frankie Allen.

Survivors include his wife, Betty Blankenship of Marbury, AL; one son, Wiley Thomas Davis of Marbury, AL; four daughters, Dena McNaughton of Millbrook, AL; Kim Dunn of Delaplane, VA; Misty Likis of O’Fallon, MO; and Rachel Forrester of Headland, AL; two sisters, Earlene Johnson of Montgomery, AL; and Janice Elaine Jacks of Wetumpka, AL; one grandchild, Jacey Slaton of Millbrook, AL; and a number of nieces and nephews and great nieces and great nephews.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

+2016, Marbury, Autauga Co., AL, Obituary

http://www.tributes.com/obituary/show/John-Thomas-Blankenship-104018310

John Thomas Blankenship, of Marbury, Alabama, was born on January 11, 1931 and passed away on Friday, October 7, 2016.

He was married to Venice.

Funeral Services will be held on Tuesday October 11 at 11:00 a.m. at New Hope Baptist Church in Lightwood with Rev. Jimmy Simpler officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

+2016, Marbury, Autauga Co., AL, Obituary

http://www.gassettfuneralhome.net/memsol.cgi?user_id=1862119

John Thomas Blankenship, 85, a resident of Marbury, AL passed away on Friday, October 7, 2016.

Mr. Blankenship is survived by his wife, Venice Blankenship; children, Jeff Blankenship, William Blankenship and Vivian Knippen; brothers, Frank Blankenship, Token Blankenship and Edward Blankenship; sister, Ruthie Pittman; grandchildren, Josh, Brian, Ben, Jessica, Emily, Billy, Daniel, Jennifer; great-grandchildren, McKenna, Maeve, JB Waylon, Kirkland, Skyler, Logan, Brayden, Sawyer, Keaton; and great-great-grandchild, Lydia.

Funeral Services will be held on Tuesday, October 11, at 11:00 a.m. at New Hope Baptist Church in Lightwood, with Rev. Jimmy Simpler officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.

+2016, Marbury, Autauga Co., AL, Obituary

http://www.gassettfuneralhome.net/memsol.cgi?user_id=1962897

Elvin Jack “Token” Blankenship, a resident of Marbury AL, passed away on Wednesday May 10, 2017 at the age of 81. He was born April 14, 1937 in Elmore County, AL.

Mr. Blankenship is survived by his sons, Elvin Michael (Jonnie) Blankenship and Joseph Marcus (Sonia) Blankenship; daughter, Kathy D. Pruitt; brothers, Frank (Shelia) Blankenship and Edward (Alma) Blankenship; sister, Ruthie (Mack) Pittman; five grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren.

Funeral services will be held on Monday May 15, 2017 at 2:00 p.m. from Faith Baptist Church with Rev. Gerald Wood and Rev. Roger Dale Willis officiating. Burial will follow in Faith Baptist Church Cemetery with Gassett Funeral Home directing. Pallbearers will be, Adam Wright, Joshua Pruitt, David Reynolds, Bill Blankenship, James Adair, Josh Abplanalp, Frank Blankenship and Corey Shiver.

+2017, Marbury, Autauga Co., AL, Funeral

http://www.tributes.com/obituary/show/Venice-Blankenship-105460863

Venice Blankenship, August 22, 1928 - November 6, 2017, Marbury, Alabama

Funeral services will be held Friday, November 10, 2017 at 2:30 p.m. at New Hope Baptist Church in Lightwood with Rev. Jimmy Simpler officiating. Burial will follow at the church cemetery with Gassett Funeral Home of Wetumpka directing

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

+2017, Marbury, Autauga Co., AL, Obituary

http://www.gassettfuneralhome.net/memsol.cgi?user_id=2033351

Venice Blankenship, a resident of Marbury, Alabama passed away Monday, November 6, 2017 at the age of 89. She was born August 22, 1928, in Kentucky. She was a Teacher.

Mrs. Blankenship is survived by her children, Donnie Haus, Bill Blankenship, Vivian Knippen, Jeffery Blankenship; brother, Bobby Carpenter; 9 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; and 1 great-great-grandchild.

Funeral services will be held Friday, November 10, 2017 at 2:30 p.m. at New Hope Baptist Church in Lightwood with Rev. Jimmy Simpler officiating. Burial will follow at the church cemetery with Gassett Funeral Home of Wetumpka directing. Pallbearers will be Bill Milton, Chester Sanders, Troy Sanders, Bobby Fleming, Peter Knippen, amd Bennett Blankenship.

Venice Blankenship – b.22Aug1928 – Marbury, AL: https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:KP8S-8ZX

Relatives - Debbie J. Blankenship, Jennifer L. Blankenship, John T. Blankenship, Kimberly M. Calistiblankenship, Vivian Blankenship, William E. Blankens, William Edward Blankenship.

2015, Prattville, Autauga Co., AL, Obituary

Published in the Montgomery Advertiser from Nov. 24 to Nov. 25, 2015

Reverend Edward Dell Henne, a resident of Prattville, Alabama passed away Sunday, November 22, 2015 at the age of 87.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Mary Aline Hill Henne, his father, William Edward Henne, and his son, Michael Edward Henne.

Ed is survived by his wife of 18 years, Diane Yost Henne; his daughter, Sharon Kay Henne Blankenship and step sons, Gary and Kevin Wilson. Ed has 7 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren.

Visitation will be November 25, 2015 from noon to 2PM at First United Methodist Church in Prattville followed by a memorial at 2 PM. Burial will take place immediately following the memorial service at Alabama Heritage Cemetery in Montgomery.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

Baldwin

2015, Fairhope, Baldwin Co., AL, Obituary

Published in the Mobile Register and Baldwin County from Mar. 3 to Mar. 4, 2015

Wanda Kinsey Feenker, age 55, a resident of Fairhope, passed away Thursday, February 26, 2015.

She is survived by her children, Dylan Feenker (Julie), Melody Feenker (Danny Blankenship), Joshua Juncos (Lainey Smith), and Justin Juncos; eight grandchildren; brothers, Jeremy Kinsey and Jason Kinsey; sisters, Julie Lee Shaffer and Shannon Kinsey Powell.

Funeral services will be held Thursday, March 5, 2015 at 11:00 a.m. at Wolfe-Bayview Funeral Home, Fairhope. Interment will follow in Brook-Cedron cemetery.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

+2015, Gulf Shores, Baldwin Co., AL, Obituary

The Wichita Eagle, (KS) Date: January 29, 2015

John Irvin Elliott, retired aeronautical engineer, died Jan. 25, 2015. He was born Nov. 29, 1923, on a farm near Ypsilanti, ND. He was the grandson of an 1880's Irish immigrant and on his mother's side was a descendent of Elizabeth Fones Winthrop, an early settler in the Massachusetts Bay Colony whose father-in-law and uncle, John, served as Governor.

He was predeceased by his wife of 61 years, Dorothy Blankinship Elliott.

He is survived by his three children, Susan Harris (James) of Tulsa, Okla., John M. Elliott (Sandy) of Bremerton, Wash., Patricia Elliott of St. Paul, Minn. He has 4 grandchildren; and 9 great-grandchildren. Other survivors include his younger brother, Robert of Jamestown, ND. and his sister-in-law, Della Blankinship of Tulsa. John is also survived by many nieces, a nephew and close friends.

John was a B-24 pilot during World War II in the 7th Air Force at Wheeler Field, Oahu. He met his wife Dorothy, a Navy nurse, in Hawaii. After the war John earned his aeronautical engineering degree at the University of Minnesota. After a short stay in California, he went to work at Beech Aircraft in Wichita, Kan. During his career at Beech he was the Project Engineer for the Musketeer series, Skipper, Model 1900 and finally the Starship. His teams were responsible for several innovations in general aviation, including the use of honeycomb wings to reduce weight and the first composite skins used at Beech.

He retired from Beech in 1988 and moved with Dorothy to Gulf Shores, Ala. John was a semi-professional photographer, avid traveler and enthusiastic computer geek, owning one of the first Commodore computers. During his retirement in Gulf Shores he joined a turtle rescue group and helped Dorothy support the annual Audubon bird census. They both worked at the community food pantry. Wherever he lived, he was involved in his church and community. In Gulf Shores he and Dorothy worked to build a new congregation, St. Andrews by the Sea. Wherever he lived he made new friends and worked to maintain his friendships throughout his life. Even as his health was failing he said that "2014 was another good year."

Services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 31, at Fellowship Congregational Church, 2900 South Harvard, Tulsa, Okla. Moore's Southlawn Chapel (918) 663-2233.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2017, Orange Beach, Baldwin Co., AL, Obituary

The Commercial Dispatch, (Columbus, MS) - July 27, 2017

Bobby Mac Robinson, 70, died July 25, 2017, at South Baldwin Regional Medical Center in Foley, [Baldwin Co.,] AL. Mr. Robinson was born Nov. 16, 1946, to the late Maureen Gallagher and Henry Clay Robinson.

He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy. He was formerly employed in the trucking/transportation business.

He is survived by his wife, Rita Robinson of Orange Beach, Alabama; daughter, Alexis Blankenship of Orange Beach, Alabama; son, Clay Robinson of Southaven; brother, Ronny Robinson of West Point; sister, Vicki Cooper of West Point; and four grandchildren.

A private family graveside service is today with burial at McPherson Cemetery. Robinson Funeral Home in West Point is entrusted with arrangements.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

Barbour

+2015, Blue Springs, Barbour Co., AL, Obituary

The Dothan Eagle, (AL) Date: March 27, 2015

Sadie Cordell Smith, a resident of Blue Springs, died Wednesday afternoon, March 25, 2015, at her home. She was 86. Mrs. Smith was born and reared in Barbour County, near Texasville, daughter of the late Ruby J. Cordell and Nellie C. Gulledge Cordell.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 A.M Saturday, March 28, 2015 in the Peniel Baptist Church with Reverend Tim McCraney and Reverend Don Moore officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Sons and grandsons will serve as active pall bearers.

She lived in Blue Springs most of her adult lifetime. Mrs. Smith was formerly employed by WestPoint Stevens in Abbeville, Dowling Manufacturing Co. in Louisville, and B & F Manufacturing in Abbeville. She was a member of the Peniel Baptist Church.

Mrs. Smith was preceded in death by her husband, J. B. (Pete) Smith, an infant son, James Ray Smith, a sister, Winnie Mae Blankenship Rentz, two brothers, Ruben Lee Cordell and J. C. Cordell, two grandsons, and a great-grandson.

Surviving relatives include three daughters, Betty Jean Watford (Jerry), Abbeville, Ann Penton (Joe), Pensacola, FL, and Linda Fisher (Bill), Blue Springs; four sons, Roy Dean Smith (JoAnn), Tumbleton Community, Mike Smith (Hilda Jean), Clio, Pat Smith, Blue Springs, and Randy Smith (Julene), Blue Springs; two sisters, Christine Brown (Wayne), Edwin Community, and Frances Cordell (Junior), Texasville; three brothers, Rufus Cordell, Eufaula, Woodrow Cordell, Baker Hill, and Johnny Cordell (Susan), Abbeville; nineteen grandchildren; numerous great-grandchildren.

We will always love you Mother, and will miss you every minute.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

+2016, Clayton, Barbour Co., AL, Obituary

The Dothan Eagle, (AL) - April 17, 2016

Mr. Bobby Joe Price, age 66, of Clayton died Friday, April 15, at Flowers Hospital in Dothan, [Houston Co., AL] after an extended illness. Born November 16, 1949 in Henry County, Mr. Price was the son of the late Loyd Irvin and Lillian Jeanette Blankenship Price.

He was raised in the Edwin Community, but had lived the past 44 years in Barbour County. He was a member of Mt. Enon Church. Mr. Price was a heating and air conditioning contractor. He enjoyed gardening and playing with his grandchildren and was an avid Alabama Football fan.

Survivors include his wife, Judy W. Price, Texasville; two sons Patrick Price, Birmingham and Craig (Ashley) Price, Troy; two daughters, Robin P. (Todd) Campbell, Ozark and Melisa Price, Texasville; four brothers, Terry (Bonnie) Price, Abbeville, Frankie (Linda) Price, Haleburg, Paul (Monica) Price and Irvin "Ike" (Wanda) Price, all of Eufaula; three grandchildren, Jacey Black, Mady Price and Carter Price; his father-in-law, Mack Westbrook, Texasville; a brother-in-law, Donald Westbrook, Texasville; and a sister-in-law, Maxine (Rex) Johnson, Haleburg; numerous nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be held Monday, April 18, 2016 at 11 am at Kent Funeral Home in Clayton. Burial will follow in the Edwin Cemetery with Kent Funeral Home directing. Ask to serve as pallbearers are Clay Johnson, Jared Johnson, Dexter Price, William Faison, Chris Baker, and Joey Price.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2016, Eufaula, Barbour Co., AL, Obituary

The Dothan Eagle, (AL) - June 29, 2016

Mrs. Sheila Diann Mann, 54, of Eufaula, Alabama, died Saturday, June 25, 2016 at Medical Center Barbour. Born December 22, 1961, in Georgia, Mrs. Mann was the daughter of the late Robert Vann Tye, Jr. and Willie Maude Blankenship.

Mrs. Mann loved to fish, ride back roads, and going to the beach.

Survivors include her husband: William "Kent" Mann of Eufaula, AL.; her children: William (Christy) Mann and Benjamin (Amber) Mann both of Eufaula; grandchildren: Lily Hagler, Will Mann, Quinn Mann, Grayson Mann, Bryson Mann; brother: Danny Joe Tye of Abbeville, AL.

Funeral services were held Monday, June 27, 2016, at 11 A.M. at the Chapman Funeral Home Chapel and Brother Steve Montgomery officiated. Burial followed in Old Fairview Cemetery. Active pallbearers were John Lehr, Larry Smith, Wayne Pittman, Freddie Cox, Jerry Green, and Charles Britt Mann.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2016, Eufaula, Barbour Co., AL, Obituary

The Dothan Eagle, (AL) - July 24, 2016

Mr. James Owen "Sonny" Mann, Jr., 62, of Eufaula, Alabama, died Wednesday, July 20, 2016, at his residence. Born September 15, 1953 in Eufaula, Alabama, Sonny was the son of the late James Owen and Rebecca Clenny Mann Sr.

Sonny was an air conditioning repairman.

Survivors include: 1 son: John Michael "Buck" (April) Blankenship of Columbiana, Alabama; 1 daughter: Donda Shaye Meader and her fianc‚ Scott of Columbiana, Alabama; 2 grandsons: Hunter Meader and Brayden Grant; 2 sisters: Annette (Jimmy, Sr.) King and Elaine Greer both of Eufaula, Alabama; 1 brother: Kenneth Mann of Wewahitchka, Florida.

Funeral services will be held Friday, July 22, 2016, at 2 P.M., at the Fellowship Baptist Church with Rev. Stephen Doss officiating. Burial will follow in Rapture City Cemetery. Active pallbearers will be Jimmy King Jr., Tyler King, Andrew King, Nick Martin, Michael McGilvary and Lynn Shoemaker.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

John M. Blankenship – Apr1977 - Columbiana, AL: https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:2MBH-ZQ7

Relatives - April J. Blankenship, Donda S. Blankenship, James Michael Blankenship, John Michael Blankenship, Nancy F. Blankenship, Nancy M. Blankenship, Nancy M. Blankenship.

+2016, Eufaula, Barbour Co., AL, Obituary

The Dothan Eagle, (AL) - October 2, 2016

Mrs. Frances Gill Lucas, 93, of Eufaula, Alabama, died Tuesday, September 27, 2016 at Crowne Healthcare in Eufaula. Born October 16, 1922 in Eufaula, Alabama, Frances was the daughter of the late Bessie Lee Norris and Tippie Leighton Gill.

Mrs. Lucas was a lifelong member of Washington Street United Methodist Church.

Survivors include her son: Curtis Blankenship (Teresa); 6 grandchildren: Larry Blankenship, Jr. (Nicole), Mindi Blankenship, Elizabeth Hutto (Tim), Randy Ogletree (Marsha), Curtis Blankenship, Jr., and Craig Blankenship; 12 great grandchildren.

Funeral services were held Thursday, September 29, 2016, at 11 A.M., at Chapman Funeral Home Chapel. Rev. Ron Lee officiated and burial followed in Fairview Cemetery Addition. Serving as pallbearers were Ronnie Marshall, Tim Hutto, Randy Ogletree, Zack Hutto, Cody Hutto, Gene Fowler and Perry Hutto.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

+2016, Eufaula, Barbour Co., AL, Obituary

The Dothan Eagle, (AL) - November 27, 2016

Mr. Rufus Lee Cordell age 85, of Eufaula, died Monday, November 21, at his residence after a brief illness. Born December 15, 1930 in Texasville, Mr. Cordell was the son of the late Ruby J. and Nellie Gulledge Cordell.

Rufus worked as a tile layer for 54 years and co-owned Eufaula Tile. He loved life and always put everyone else first. He enjoyed going to flea markets, fishing and feeding and watching the birds from his front porch. He enjoyed going to the farmer's market in Cordele, GA and to Slocomb to buy produce to give away. He was able to go to High Cotton Yard Sale this year. He loved going to the fishing tournaments with the grandkids. He was known to make conversation with stop signs.

He was preceded in death by his parents and five siblings, Sadie Smith, J. C. Cordell, Winnie Blankenship, Rubin Lee Cordell and Woodrow Cordell.

Survivors include his wife, Josie Ann Cordell, Eufaula; 3 children, Becky (Kenneth), Diane, Andy (Sandy) and many grandchildren and great grandchildren. Rufus also had a special friend, Minnie Jeanette Phillips.

Funeral services were held Wednesday, November 23, 2016 at 2 P.M. from Friendly Assembly of God Church. Rev. Ronnie Benefield officiated and burial followed in Creel Church Cemetery with Kent Funeral Home of Eufaula directing. Pallbearers at the church were Mickey Smith, Richard Jowers, Lamar Morris, Randy Giddings, Sr., Roy Dean Smith, Robert Earl Faircloth, Harold Hutto and Bill Fisher. Pallbearers at the gravesite were Jonathan Cordell, Jr. Cordell, Jeremy Cordell, Gary Mills, Randy Smith, Kenny Cordell, Norman Cordell and Ronald Brown.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2017, Eufaula, Barbour Co., AL, Obituary

The Dothan Eagle, (AL) - October 25, 2017

Mr. Warren Harding Gilmore, 91, of Eufaula, Alabama, died Thursday, October 19, 2017, in Eufaula. Born July 7, 1926 in Eufaula, Alabama, Mr. Gilmore was the son of the late William Harvey and Ireland Coy Searcy Gilmore.

Mr. Gilmore was a member of the Sardis Freewill Baptist Church. He was a veteran of the United States Army. He retired from Harbison-Walker after 35 years of service. He was an avid hunter and horseman. He loved his family dearly.

Mr. Gilmore was preceded in death by his brother Charlie Gilmore, his sisters Ruby Becker and Dorothy Sawyer and his great granddaughter Isabelle Beasley.

Survivors include his wife of 66 years: Peggy Gilmore; his children: Stevie (Vicki) Gilmore, Karen Eubanks, Ginger Gilmore, Johna (Russell) Cotton all of Eufaula, Alabama; 12 grandchildren: Alexis Brown (Adam) Brazell, Peyton Brown, Copeland Cotton, Larry Blankenship, Nicole Taylor, Mindi Hutto, Carley (Jeff) Wilbourne, Haley (Todd) Clements, Stevey (Max) Beasley, Lindsey (Chris) Beam, Anna Eubanks, Laney (Jason) Hartzog; 20 great grandchildren; 7 brothers and sisters: Sarah Hollingsworth, Earl (Jean) Gilmore, Bryan (Juleen) Gilmore, Martha (Don) Cody, Mary Buffkin, Johnny (Georgia) Gilmore, Maxine Redd.

Funeral services were held Saturday, October 21, 2017, at 3 P.M., at the Sardis Freewill Baptist Church. Rev. Deron Shuler officiated and burial followed in the Sardis Freewill Baptist Church Cemetery. Active pallbearers were Micky Gilmore, Ricky Gilmore, Skeeter Cody, Britt Gilmore, Bo Gilmore, Jennings Gilmore, Bill Gilmore and John Gilmore.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

Bibb

+2015, Harrisburg, Bibb Co., AL, Obituary

Harrisburg Daily Register (IL) - December 14, 2015

Claudine Smith, 79 of rural Harrisburg, passed away Thursday, Dec. 10, 2015, at her home South of Harrisburg. She was born on Nov. 11, 1936, in Bibb County Alabama to the late Claude and Ruth Miller Kornegay.

She was married to Denver Smith on Oct. 2, 1954, and he preceded her in death on Dec. 27, 2007.

She is survived by a Son: Phillip Smith of Wichita Falls, Texas; a Daughter Kathy (Rick) Lay of Troy, Missouri; 4 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren; a brother Ted Kornegay of Godfrey, Illinois; and nieces, nephews, grand nieces, grand nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, a Sister Janet Blankenship, and a brother Benny Kornegay.

Graveside services will precede burial at 11 a.m. on Monday, Dec.14, 2015, in the Brushy Cemetery. Rev. Scott Johnson will officiate.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

Blount

+2017, Blountsville, Blount Co., AL, Funeral

http://www.tributes.com/obituary/show/Marsha-R-Blankenship-Brown-105406961

Ms. Marsha R. Blankenship Brown, February 9, 1973 - October 23, 2017, Blountsville, Alabama

Funeral service will be 1:00 p.m. Wednesday October 25, 2017 at Arab Heritage Memorial Chapel with Bro: Ronald Earwood, officiating. Burial will be in Roswell Creek Cemetery with Arab Heritage Memorial Chapel, directing.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

+2017, Blountsville, Blount Co., AL, Obituary

http://www.arabheritagememorialchapel.com/obituaries/Marsha-Brown-5/#!/Obituary

Marsha R. Blankenship Brown, 44 of Blountsville, died Monday October 23, 2017 at her residence. Ms. Brown was born February 9, 1973 in Marshall County to Howard Douglas Blankenship and Myrtle Louise Johnson Blankenship.

She previously worked in restaurants as a waitress. Ms. Brown enjoyed art work, making jewelry and nature trails. She attended Grandiflora Church of Christ.

She is survived by her parents: Douglas Blankenship and Myrtle Wilbert and her step father George Wilbert; her daughters: Courtney Lynn Pointer and Brittany Noel Perez; her grandchildren: Aiden Curry, Arrissa Curry, Aubrianna Green, Adalynn Pointer and Arabella McDonald; her brothers: Tony Mack Blankenship, Bobby Kim Wilbert and Jamas Zachary Wilbert and her grandmother: Betty Tucker.

Funeral service will be 1:00 p.m. Wednesday October 25, 2017 at Arab Heritage Memorial Chapel with Bro: Ronald Earwood, officiating. Burial will be in Roswell Creek Cemetery with Arab Heritage Memorial Chapel, directing. Pallbearers will be Marcus Johnson, Jason Thomas, Tony Blankenship and Cody Blankenship.

+2015, Brooksville, Blount Co., AL, Obituary

The Decatur Daily, (AL) - December 31, 2015

Funeral service for Rilla Ann Osborn Morgan, 104, will be Saturday, Jan. 2, 2016 at 2 p.m. at Corinth Methodist Church with Bro. Tommy Smothers and Bro. Wayne Jetton officiating and Peck Funeral Home directing. Burial will be in Corinth Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Beuice Morgan, Gene Blankenship II, Stacy Morgan, Nick Morgan, Blake Stutchman and Shane Haynes.

Mrs. Morgan was called to eternal rest with God on Monday, Dec. 28, 2015 at her home in Brooksville, Alabama. She was born April 6, 1911, in Lawrence County to Ingram Franklin Osborn and Mary Ellen Dobbs Osborn.

Mrs. Morgan grew up in a musical family, and was involved most of her life in gospel singing. She was given a Congressional Commendation by Congressman Aderholt for her many years dedicated to and supporting the advancement of gospel singing. She enjoyed singing, gardening, fishing, quilting, sewing her own clothes, cooking and spending time with her family.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Elton Charley Morgan; her parents; three brothers, one unnamed, Cecil Walker Osborn and George Willmer Osborn; and one sister, Jewell Mildred Osborn.

Survivors include one son, Beuice Morgan(Mary); one daughter, Shirley Blankenship; three brothers, Palmer Osborn (Merle), William Osborn and Doyle Osborn ( Bobbi); three sisters, LeAnna Denton,

Birtie Russell and June Clark (Leslie); five grandchildren, Stacy Morgan (Len), Necia Morgan Nicholas, Gene Blankenship II (Shannon) and Racine Warren and Starla Lenley; 10 great- grandchildren, Gene Blankenship III, Bailey Morgan Blankenship , Elton Nichols Morgan (Brook), Brittany Morgan Garth, Blake Stutchman (Kim), Hayley Stutchman (Josh), Shana Nicholas (Malloree), Christy Stover (Blake), Erika Eaton (Will ) and Misty Alexander (Ethan); 12 great-great-grandchildren; many, many nieces and nephews and a host of friends.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

Butler

2017, Greenville, Butler Co., AL, Obituary

The Greenville Advocate, (AL) - March 24, 2017

Mr. Bodier Henry Smith was born on Oct. 25, 1948 to the late Willie Harrison Smith and the late Willie Bell Moorer-Smith. He departed this life on March 22, 2017.

At an early age he joined Pine Level Missionary Baptist Church in Greenville. He was married to Glossie Mae Powell and to this union two children were born.

He was preceded in death by his parents, sister, Willie Nell Hamilton; brother, Ronnie Earl Smith; and friend of 28 years, Laura Jean Coleman.

He leaves to cherish his memories two children, Tammie Smith and Yuamekia Smith; three grandchildren, Chiquita (Reco) Hartley, Danaysia and Malaysia Smith; two great grand children, ReMaurion and KeTayvion Hartley; two brothers, Jerry Lee Smith and Willie H. (Eileen) Smith, both of Greenville, Ala.; four sisters, Annie Nell (Walter) Hamilton, Jackson, Ala., and Annie Ruth Ward, Myra Blankenship -Ward and Juanita (Willie) Boggan, all of Greenville, Ala.; a host of nieces, nephews other relatives and friends, just to name a few, including Bob, Neil, Mark, Chris, Roy Roosevelt and many more.

Funeral services for Mr. Bodier Henry Smith were held on Saturday, March 25, 2017 at noon from Pine Level Missionary Baptist Church. Rev. Johnny Sanders officiated. Burial followed in the churchyard cemetery.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

Calhoun

+2015, Anniston, Calhoun Co., AL, Obituary

Published in The Daily Home on Jan. 13, 2015

Norma Louise Blankenship Wooley, 85, of Anniston, passed away Sunday, January 11, 2015 at NHC. She was born in Ragland, Alabama on April 19, 1929 and graduated from Ragland High School in 1947. She attended drafting school and worked as an architectural draftsman for over 30 years.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Homer E. Wooley; parents, Alex and Mildred Blankenship; brother, Lt. Col. (Ret.) Lamar Blankenship; brother-in-law, Lamar Daffron.

She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Dede and Dan Bradley of Anniston; grandsons, Ryan Bradley of Chelsea and Kevin (Andrea) Bradley of Gainesville, FL; great grandchildren, Joshua, Samuel, Justin and Reagan Bradley; sister, Edna Earle Daffron of Ragland; sister-in-law, Janice Blankenship of Monroeville; aunt, Tommie Sue Milam of Demopolis; plus several nieces, nephews and cousins.

She was a member of the Betta View Hills Church of Christ in Oxford for over 40 years.

Funeral service will be held Wednesday, January 14, 2015 at 11:00 a.m. from the Chapel of Kilgroe Funeral Home in Pell City. Burial will be at the Methodist Cemetery in Ragland. John Ross will officiate.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

+2015, Anniston, Calhoun Co., AL, Obituary

Published in The Anniston Star on Apr. 24, 2015

Mrs. Carrie Carroll, 85, of Anniston went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, April 22, 2015 at NHC. She was born April 22, 1930 in Rockmart, Ga.

Funeral service for Mrs. Carrie Carroll, will be Saturday, April 25, 2015 at 2 p.m. at Gray Brown Service Funeral Home with the Rev. James Abernathy officiating. Pallbearers will be Neal Hammett, Richard Presley Jr., Brett Presley, Ken Presley, Jason Rowland, Shon Presley, Kolby Presley, Kaleb Presley, and Phillip Johnson.

Mrs. Carroll is survived by her daughters, Elaine Hammett, Carolyn Presley, Donna Dennis and Helen (Ricky) Rowland; 10 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren.

Mrs. Carroll was preceded in death by her husband; parents, William Horace and Lula House Blankenship; two sisters; and four brothers; and a grandson. Mrs. Carroll was a member of 1st Congregational Full Gospel Church in Anniston.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2015, Anniston, Calhoun Co., AL, Obituary

Published in The Anniston Star on Nov. 24, 2015

Memorial service for Jerry W. Hiett, 73, was held Monday, November 23, 2015, 2 p.m. in the chapel of Miller Funeral Home. The Rev. David Johnson will be officiating.

Mr. Hiett passed away on Saturday at Regional Medical Center.

Survivors include his wife, Geraldine Hiett; daughters, Sherry Simpson (Dan) and Hanna Hiett; sons, Jimmy Hiett (Lori), Scottie Hiett (Marie), William Hiett; step son, Johnny Brewer; sisters, Elizabeth Fisher, Debra Tucker; brother, Michael Hiett; grandchildren, Brittney Ogle, Jason Hiett, Jeremy Hiett, Zach Hiett, Chris Blankenship, Tiffany Blankenship; great-grandchildren, Lexi Camper, John Ogle, Lainie Ogle, Hayden Hiett, Kyker Carroll, Ryder Hiett, Creed Blankenship, Axle Blankenship; several nieces and nephews.

Mr. Hiett was a resident of Anniston. He was a very loving wonderful man.

Mr. Hiett was preceded in death by his parents, Dorsie and Lillian Hiett; a sister, Linda Presley. www.millerfuneralhomeoxford.com Miller Funeral Home & Crematory Oxford, AL (256) 831-4611 A Brown Service Authorized Funeral Home. Chosen #1 funeral home by the readers of The Anniston Star for 6 consecutive years

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2017, Anniston, Calhoun Co., AL, Obituary

The Anniston Star, (AL) - September 27, 2017

Mrs. Agnes P. Williams 85, of Anniston, passed away Tuesday, 26 Sep 2017, in Anniston.

Mrs. Williams was a native of New Jersey and a resident of Calhoun County. She was a member of St. Marks United Methodist Church, and was active earlier in life at Ohatchee United Methodist Church. She retired from South Trust Bank after 45 years of service. She enjoyed taking care of her family. She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother (Mimi) of whom will be greatly missed.

Mrs. Williams is preceded in death by her parents Gustav and Minna Pankoke; brother Paul Pankok from Salem New Jersey.

Survivors include her husband David O. Williams Jr., daughter Sandy Kazanjian (Kevin), sons David Williams (LuAnne), Jeff Williams (Mary), sister Elizabeth Jones, sister in laws; Bobbie Jean Christopher, Martha Nunnally (Bobby), Ruth Howard (Bobby), Sue Diffie (Billy), Jo Reynolds, Jewel Thaxton (Roddy), Gail Hughes, brother in law; Wayne Williams (Gail), grandchildren David Williams, Abby Kazanjian, Max Kazanjian, Christy Dempsey, Phillip Blankenship and six great grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.

Funeral services for Williams, will be Thursday at 1:00 pm at Gray Brown Service Mortuary with Rev. Tim Kendrick officiating. Pallbearers will be nephews. Burial will follow at Anniston Memorial Gardens.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2016, Piedmont, Calhoun Co., AL, Obituary

Published in The Anniston Star on Apr. 13, 2016

Rev. Jerry Dyer, 71 [1945], passed away Tuesday, April 12, 2016 at his home.

Rev. Dyer was a longtime resident of Piedmont. He was a dedicated Pastor and served at many churches in Cherokee and Calhoun Counties. He retired from Garcy Corporation and was a loving husband, father and grandfather.

He was preceded in death by an infant son, Jerry Dyer Jr.; mother, Mary Fagan; father, Jewell Dyer; two brothers, Leonard Dyer and Bobby Dyer.

He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Shirley Dyer, of Piedmont; a daughter, Amy Blankenship (Jack), of Piedmont; six grandchildren, Kaitlyn Frost, Hunter Rogerson, Dylan Rogerson, Jack Blankenship Jr., Jack Blankenship II and Jessica Blankenship; one great-granddaughter, Ryleigh Walker; three sisters, Levon Godfrey and Mary McPherson (Jack), all of Centre and Janice Brown (Willard), of Piedmont; one brother, Terry Dyer (Brenda), of Wellington; several nieces and nephews; and special daughter, Misty Shepard.

Funeral service will be Friday, April 15, 2016, at 2 p.m. at Thompson Funeral Home with the Rev. Sam Hooper and the Rev. Jerry Stewart officiating. Burial will follow at Highland Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Henry Puckett, Danny Pointer, George Johnson, Faron Butler, Donnie Butler and Harold Martin. Honorary pallbearers will be all nephews.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2017, Piedmont, Calhoun Co., AL, Obituary

The Gadsden Times, (AL) - October 11, 2017

Robert Bell Ricks, passed away in his home on Oct. 4, 2017, in Piedmont, Alabama. He was born in Georgetown, South Carolina, and was the eldest of six children.

Bob lived an amazing life during his 86 years. He served in the Army during the Korean War, and had a long career as an Auto Mechanic. He retired from Firestone in Gadsden, and then worked construction in Hokes Bluff. He loved being outdoors. His hobbies included gardening, fishing and cooking. He loved being with family and friends. He was a kind-hearted, always smiling, happy man who will be missed by every life that he touched. He will be deeply missed and his memory will live in our hearts forever.

He was preceded in death by his mother and father, Ruby Cribb Ricks and Hugh Ward Ricks, and siblings Jean, Doreathea and Earl.

He is survived by his loving wife of 27 years, Lou Rick; siblings, Ann and James; his children, Sherry Ricks, Jeneane Ricks Rupenthal, Allen Blankenship, Anita Blankenship, Terry Trull, Richard Trull and Kim Lequire; his 13 grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

+2016, Saks, Calhoun Co., AL, Obituary

Published in The Anniston Star on Dec. 20, 2016

Mrs. Mary Elizabeth Gardner Lewis, 89 [1927], left her earthly home for her heavenly home Saturday December 17, 2016.

Mrs. Lewis was a devoted member of First Baptist Church of Saks.

Mrs. Lewis is preceded in death by her husband, of 47 years, David D. Lewis; parents, George Mannon and Maggie Gardner; brother, Junior Gardner; sisters, "Jo" Mangum and Jean Gardner.

Survivors include her daughter, Brenda (John) Reichard, and Regina (Melvin) McCury; son, David (Liz Roland) Lewis; grandchildren, Stacie Reichard, Matthew Reichard, Tim McCurry, and Chad Lewis; great- grandchildren, Cody Sweat, Brittany Reichard, Kayla Benson, Ryan Lewis, Brandon Gaddy and Wesley Gaddy; siblings, Evelyn Blankenship, Virginia Walden, "Bub" Gardner, Hansel Gardner, "Bill" Gardner, Nadine Roberts, Lynda Bentley; numerous nieces and nephews and "Buddy".

Funeral service will be at 1 p.m., Wednesday, December 21, 2016, at Chapel Hill Funeral home with the Rev. John Copeland officiating. Pallbearers will be Matt Reichard, Chad Lewis, Tim McCurry, Cody Sweat, Randy Mangum, Ken Mangum, Don Mangum, Larry Blankenship, and Hansel Gardner.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

+2015, Wellington, Calhoun Co., AL, Obituary

Published in The Anniston Star on Mar. 4, 2015

Memorial service for Barbara Keseian Blankenship, 67, will be Saturday at 2 p.m. at Anniston Memorial Funeral Home with Tony Haver officiating.

Survivors include her husband of 50 years, Larry Blankenship; her children, Missy Locke (Dean), Larry Blankenship (Carrie) and Sammi-Ann Blankenship; grandchildren, Sasha Doan (Josh), Colby Locke and Toni Blankenship; three great-grandchildren.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

Larry H. Blankenship – b. 01Sep1942 - Wellington, AL; https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:KPDD-6TC

Relatives: Barbara T. Blankenship, Carrie Blankenship, Carrie Blankenship Jr, Glenda Blankenship, Larry H. Blankenship Jr., Sammi A. Blankenship, Sasha Blankenship.

Chambers

+2015, Lanett, Chambers Co., AL, Obituary

The West Point Times-News, (GA) Date: September 7, 2015

Mr. Gerald Lee "Rebel" Hall, 71, of Lanett passed away at his residence Saturday, Sept. 5, 2015. Mr. Hall put up a valiant fight against leukemia cancer without complaining. He went 70 years of his life without any medications. He was born June 5, 1944, to the late Roy Henry Hall and Francis Blankenship Shoemaker.

A memorial service will be held Tuesday, Sept. 8 at 7 p.m. at Johnson Brown-Service Funeral Home Chapel in Valley with the Rev. Milton Newton officiating.

Mr. Hall is survived by his brother, Johnny (Charlotte) Hall; a sister-in-law, Mary Hall; nieces and nephews, Joey (Diana) Adamson, Michael (Janet) Adamson, Ginger (Tony) Dewitt, Tammy Hall Grisso-D'Allura, John Hall, Mary Elizabeth Moore, Eva Hall and Rusty Hall; and a host of grand-nieces and grand-nephews.

Gerald was a confirmed bachelor, trying marriage for the first time at age 21 and again at age 42. He went "California Dreaming" for eight years only to return to be with his family. He was a big brother and uncle. You could always depend on him. He was an avid Dale Earnhardt and NASCAR fan.

Mr. Hall was the founding member of the "Old Fart's Hot Rod Club" and the board chairman. He loved hot rodding, building hot rods and car shows. He worked for Sears, Roebuck & Company in Lanett for 19 years and with Alvin Harris Carpet for 30 plus years. Mr. Hall was semi-retired from Bryan's Transmission. He would tell you today that he did it his way and on his terms. He said, "party and count your blessings every day because you are only guaranteed the time allotted." He hoped for a cure to help other people in the same situation with the type cancer he had.

He would like to thank all of the family and friends, doctors, nurses, and hospice who helped him through the last 12 months. He never gave up, but his physical body did. He will still be in your hearts and minds. "Please say a prayer for me because I will be looking out for you. Thanks…Reb."

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2016, Valley, Chambers Co., AL, Obituary

http://www.tributes.com/obituary/show/Patricia-Blankenship-103581851

Patricia Blankenship, May 1, 1949 - May 16, 2016, Valley, NC.

A memorial Mass will be celebrated Thursday at 11:00 AM EDT from the Church. Reverend Davis Kootalla will be the Celebrant.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

Patricia Blakenship – b.01May1949 – Valley, AL: https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:2QM6-9BT

Relatives - John W. Blankenship.

Cherokee

+2016, Gaylesville, Cherokee Co., AL, Obituary

Jessie James Blankenship, 73, of Gaylesville, AL, formerly of Panther, WV, passed away Tuesday, April 12, 2016, at Pruitt Health in Rome, GA. Jessie was born October 27, 1942, in Panther, WV, a son of the Noah and Rathmer Lester Blankenship.

In addition to his parents Jessie was preceded in death by his wife Glenda Sue King Blankenship; one brother, Ralph Blakenship; and a half- brother, Herman Blankenship.

Survivors include two sons, Jesse Ray Blankenship and wife Barbara of Gaylesville, AL, and James Quentin Blankenship and wife Renee of Sevierville, TN; a daughter Kimberly Renee Blankenship Case and husband Charles of Mesa AZ; four sisters, Mrs. Glen(Rosa)Thompson of Abingdon, VA, Mrs. Bill(Lena)Jackson of Panther, WV, Lona Keene of Bridgeto! n, NJ and Mrs. Juan(Anna)Merced of Sevierville, TN; one brother, Hillard Blankenship of Bland, VA; nine grandchildren; and 8 great grandchildren.

Funeral services will be conducted Saturday, April 16, 2016 11 o'clock with Reverend Bobby Conn and Reverend Steve May officiating at the Chapel of Fanning Funeral Home in Iaeger, WV. Burial will follow in the Blankenship Cemetery at Zacks Branch near Panther, WV. Serving as pallbearers will be Jesse Ray Blankenship, James Blankenship, Jesse Ray Blankenship, Jr, Tait Blankenship, Brandon Blankenship, Brody Blankenship, Charles Case, and Franklin Jackson. Honorary pallbearers will be Casey Blankenship, Michael Ritter and Bill Jackson.

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Chilton

2015, Clanton, Chilton Co., AL, Obituary

Clanton Advertiser (AL) Date: April 13, 2015

Ellen Forbes Allen Blankenship, age 51, of Clanton, passed away on April 10 in Verbena. She was born in Birmingham on Nov. 2, 1963, the daughter of the late Andrew Forbes and Mary R. Duke Forbes.

She was a former automotive sales representative.

She is survived by daughter, Christy (Shane) Christofides of Verbena; daughter, Amy (Tony) Dennis of Prattville; grandchildren, Patrick Christofides, Zachary Jackson, Christen Christofides, Holly Jackson and Carter Dennis; mother, Rose Utley of Columbiana; sisters, Debbie (Steve) Hopwood of Chelsea, Martha (Lee) Mays of Marietta, Ga., Andrea (Sam) Shehadeh of Birmingham and Laurie (Tim) Carver of Wetumpka; brothers Bubba (Bridgette) Forbes of Odenville, Billy (Melanie) Forbes of Harvest, and Jason (Amber) Forbes of Gardendale; along with a host of nieces and nephews.

She is preceded in death by her father, Andrew Forbes.

Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, April 14 at 2 p.m. from the chapel of Ellison Memorial Funeral Home with Chaplain Essie May officiating. Burial will follow in the Thorsby Memorial Cemetery in Thorsby.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2015, Clanton, Chilton Co., AL, Obituary

Clanton Advertiser (AL) - December 1, 2015

Fred William Cooper, 81, of Clanton, died Nov. 30 at Hatley Health Care. He was born on Oct. 7, 1934, in Chilton County, son of the late Welby Cooper and the late Annie Chambers Cooper. He was a farmer.

Surviving are his sisters, Linda Blankenship of Clanton, Carolyn Glenn (Wilbur) of Clanton, Christie Childress (Ronnie) of Thorsby; brother, Colyn Cooper (Sherry) of Clanton; Uncle, Col. Carl Cooper of Birmingham; aunts, Doris Cooper of Birmingham, Mildred Chamber of Birmingham and a host of nieces and nephews.

Services will be held Dec. 3 at 11 a.m. at Liberty Hill Baptist Church with the Rev. Kent Dodson and the Rev. Roland Davis officiating. Interment will follow in Liberty Hill Baptist Cemetery in Clanton.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

Linda Ann Blankenship – b.05Jul1944 - Clanton, AL: https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QJ4C-YPQH

Relatives - James Robert Blankenship, Lana Blankenship Reuter, Lana M. Blankenship.

2016, Clanton, Chilton Co., AL, Obituary

Clanton Advertiser (AL) - March 11, 2016

Kathy Ann Moates Blankenship, 56 [1960], of Clanton, passed away on March 9 in Alabaster, [Shelby Co., AL]. She was born on April 25, 1959, the daughter of the late Willie Edsel Moates and the late Faye Nell Robinson Moates.

She was a cashier.

She is survived by her brother, Willie Moates (Kerecia) of Clanton and a host of aunts, uncles, cousins and other relatives.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Willie Edsel Moates and Faye Nell Moates.

A memorial service will be held on March 14 at 6 p.m. from Ellison Memorial Funeral Home Chapel.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

+2015, Jemison, Chilton Co., AL, Obituary

Clanton Advertiser (AL) Date: May 12, 2015

Mary Jane Gibb, 60, of Jemison, passed away on May 9 at her residence. She was born in Chilton County on Aug. 2, 1954, the daughter of the late Clarence E. Emfinger and the late Louise Blankenship Emfinger.

She was a devoted wife, loving mother, sister, aunt and friend to many.

She is survived by her husband, John B. Gibb of Jemison; sons, John Matthew Gibb and Brady Wayne Gibb of Jemison; brothers, George Emfinger and David Emfinger; sister, Sheila Emfinger (Glenn) Gothard; 29 nieces and nephews; 59 great nieces and nephews; 37 great-great-nieces and nephews and two great-great-great-nieces and nephews.

She is preceded in death by her infant son, John Henry Ryan Gibb; parents, Clarence E. and Mary L. Emfinger; sisters, Imogene Erskin and Katheryn Avery and brothers, Jimmy Emfinger, Clarence R. Emfinger and Charles Emfinger.

Funeral services will be held May 13 at 11 a.m. from the Chapel of Ellison Memorial Funeral Home with the Rev. David Hand officiating. Burial will follow in the Union Grove Community Cemetery in Jemison.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

+2015, Thorsby, Chilton Co., AL, Obituary

Clanton Advertiser (AL) - September 22, 2015

Anna Blankenship Chandler, 58, of Thorsby, died Sept. 20 at her residence. She was born on Sept. 15, 1957, in Chilton County, the daughter of the late Carol Thomas Barrett and the late Evie Delene Adams Barrett.

She was a cook.

Surviving are her husband, Roger Chandler; step son, Roger Lee Chandler II; brother, Bubba Barrett; nephews, Jonathan Barrett, Joseph Barrett and caregiver Annie Merle Smith.

Services were held Sept. 22 at 2 p.m. at Martin Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Terry Hicks officiating. Interment will follow in Thorsby Memorial Cemetery in Thorsby.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

+2016, Verbena, Chilton Co., AL, Obituary

Clanton Advertiser (AL) - March 1, 2016

Joann Elliott Davis, 68, of Verbena, passed away on Feb. 27 in Alabaster, [Shelby Co., AL]. She was born on Nov. 11, 1947, the daughter of the late Arnold Elliott and the late Ruby Irene Blankenship.

She was a retail stocking clerk.

She is survived by her sons, Christopher Shane Elliott of Jemison, Brandon Heath Elliott (Brooke) of Thorsby and Jerry Daniel "Danny" Davis Jr. of Cullman; daughter, Melissa Ann Smith of Kellyton; 12 grandchildren; 1 great-granddaughter; brothers, Norman Elliott of Odenville and Joe Elliott (Sue) of Alabaster and her sisters, Cookie Wilson of Pelham, Grace Moore (Joey) of Pelham and Vera Gray of Camden, Tenn.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Arnold Elliott and Ruby Irene Blankenship Elliott; husband, Jerry Davis; sister, Jane Cummings and a brother, Claude Lee.

Funeral services will be held on March 2 at 4 p.m. from the Ellison Memorial Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Jeff Logan officiating. Burial will be in the Providence Baptist Church No. 1 Cemetery in Montevallo.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

Clay

+2016, Ashland, Clay Co., AL, Obituary

Published in The Gadsden Times on May 27, 2016

Funeral service for Cecil B. Williams, 62 [1954], Ashland, will be at 1 p.m. Saturday at Talladega Church of Christ. Ronnie Hurst will officiate. Burial will follow in Oak Hill Cemetery. Mr. Williams passed away Wednesday, May 25, 2016. Pallbearers will be Micah Blankenship, A. J. "Pooter" Fain III, Clayton "Bama" Williams, Nick Haney, Clint Williams, Scott Castleberry, Robert "Peanut" Green and Brian Shirey. Honorary pallbearers will be Jacob Blankenship, Michael "Little Bit" Williams, Jeff "Swampy" Taylor, Danny Haney, Brian Wood, Oliver Shirey, Jeff Collins and Caleb Franklin.

He was preceded in death by his faithful wife of 40 years, Patricia Williams; parents, David and Johnnie Williams; sister, Glenda Waldrup; brothers, Charles Williams, Dale Williams; sisters-in-law, Ruby Green, Mavis Mitchell, Euna Shirey, brother-in-law, Ray Shirey; nieces, April Haney, Laura Collins; nephew, Daniel Williams.

He was a native and a longtime resident of Clay County. He was a member of Talladega Church of Christ. He was a faithful member even in time of his sickness. He loved woodworking and flowers. He was very friendly and outgoing. He never met a stranger. His home was always open and a vacation spot for family. He was loving husband, father, grandfather, son, brother and uncle. He will be missed by all.

His survivors include children, Shaun Williams, Shannon Williams Blankenship; grandchildren, Micah Blankenship, Jacob Blankenship, Jeremiah Williams; sisters, Darlene (Danny) Haney, Joni (Jeff) Williams; several nieces and nephews; and great-nieces and -nephews along with his church family and long-time friends Roy and Glenda Hollingsworth.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

+2017, Millerville, Clay Co., AL, Obituary

Published in The Anniston Star on Mar. 25, 2017

Mr. Lecroy Summerlin Teel passed away on Thursday, March 23, 2017, at Grandview Medical Center, [Birmingham, Jefferson Co., AL.]

A native and life-long resident of Clay County, he was a 1957 graduate of Bibb Graves High School. As a young man, Mr. Teel learned from Mr. Joe Zeladonis how to work as an automobile mechanic. He worked for White Auto Sales then opened up his own garage. Mr. Teel also worked as a construction millwright, traveling for the Millwright Local #1192 and later on retired after working for Bowater Industries in Childersburg Mr. Teel attended Millerville Baptist Church and was a member of the Ashland Masonic Lodge #356. He loved antique cars, attending car shows and "cruise-ins."

He was preceded in death by his parents, Cecil O. Teel and Mattie S. Teel.

Mr. Teel is survived by his wife of 51 years, Sharon K. Teel, of Millerville; his daughter, Suzanne Blankenship (Devlon), of Sylacauga; his son, Barry Teel, of Centre, and one grandchild, Linlee Blankenship, of Sylacauga.

The funeral service for Lecroy Summerlin Teel, 77, will be held on Sunday, March 26, 2017, at 3 p.m. at Millerville Baptist Church with the Rev. James Allen and the Rev. Kenneth Neeley officiating. Burial with graveside Masonic Rites will follow in the Millerville Community Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Charles Morrison, Mike Summerlin, Dwayne Martin, Tim Kennedy, Johnny Coker, Paul Hodge, Lowell Bowen and Bert Haynes.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

Cleburne

2016, Heflin, Cleburne Co., AL Obituary

Published in The Anniston Star on Mar. 31, 2016

Mary Joyce Holley, 73, died Tuesday, March 29, 2016 at her residence.

Mrs. Holley was a native and life long resident of Cleburne County. She retired from Pleasant Grove Elementary School cafeteria as Lunchroom Manager and served as a RMC of Anniston Volunteer (Pink Lady) following her retirement. Joyce was a member of New Harmony Baptist Church.

Survivors include her husband, Leonard Holley, of Heflin; daughters, Melissa (Patrick) Wright, of Jacksonville, Fla. and Amanda (Todd) Moles, of Oxford; sons, Ray (Joyce) Holley, of Heflin and Jimmy (Jill) Holley, of Sonora, Calif.; brother, Earl Smith, of Heflin; grandchildren, Megan Holley Blankinship, Jared Holley, Rebekah Hudgins, Ashley Wright Hughes, Jonathan Wright, Madison Moles, Karli Guyther, Kelton Holley, Kynleigh Holley and Gracie Hobbs; great- grandchildren, Landon Blankinship and Hope Hughes.

Funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. on Friday, April 1, 2016, at Dryden Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Bobby Garner, officiating. Burial will follow in Upper Cane Creek Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Jonathan Wright, Jared Holley, Kelton Holley, Billy Holley, Harold Barker and Ted Campbell.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

Colbert

+2017, Muscle Shoals, Colbert Co., AL, Obituary

Times Daily (Florence, AL) - May 18, 2017

Claudine Berry King ("Deanie"), 95, died Tuesday, May 16, 2017. Mrs. King was born June 2, 1921, in Russellville, Alabama.

At the age of 16 she graduated from Russellville High School where she was the class of 1937 valedictorian. After graduation she married Delma O. King. The couple moved to Tuscumbia, then Sheffield, and finally settled in Muscle Shoals. They were happily married for 60 years.

While living in TVA Village Two, Mr. and Mrs. King helped begin a non-denominational Sunday school which led to their role in establishing a new Baptist church (now Woodward Avenue Baptist Church) in Highland Park. Services were held in homes and a tent until the first services in a small building on Woodward Avenue in December of 1944. The Kings were among the charter members of Woodward Avenue Baptist Church joining on the third Sunday and later baptized on a cold, rainy night two months later. Prior to her death, Mrs. King was the last living charter member of the church.

Through the years Mrs. King acted as the church historian, taught Sunday school, was a member and president of Woman's Missionary Union (WMU), and in later years was active in the XYZ program for senior adults. She also helped her husband in his responsibility as church treasurer. She loved her Lord, her family, and her church.

Mrs. King was preceded in death by her parents, Claude Berry and Artie Clark (Berry) Mills; her loving husband; an infant daughter, Elizabeth King; and two sons, Larry Eugene King and Delma Jerome King, D. Min.

Her sister, Nell Berry Blankenship, of Florence, survives her. She is also survived by her daughters-in-law, Barbara Riner King, of Muscle Shoals, and Frances Rollins King, of Birmingham, and her grandchildren, Genia McKinney (Joe) and Elesia Crosswhite (Tandy), of Muscle Shoals, Amy Black (Bryan), of Marietta, Georgia, Heather Swanner (Dr. Jason), of Birmingham, and Dr. Chris King (Daley), of Birmingham. Surviving great-grandchildren include Colton McKinney, Sydney McKinney, Mason Crosswhite, Margaret Black, Jack Swanner, Campbell Swanner, Harper King, and Sarah Mills King. Mrs. King also leaves special nieces Nelda Jean Smelser (Vann), Anne Gingles (Chris), and Barbara Williams (Phil).

Funeral services on Thursday, May 18, at Woodward Avenue Baptist Church in Muscle Shoals at 2 o'clock. Dr. Will Rushing and Dr. Tom Whatley will officiate. Interment will take place immediately after at Colbert Memorial Gardens with Colbert Memorial Chapel officiating. Pallbearers will include Tandy Crosswhite, Mason Crosswhite, Colton McKinney, Chris King, Phillip Fretwell, David Mayo, and Steve Everett. Honorary Pallbearers will be the Sonshine Sunday school class at Woodward Avenue Baptist Church.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

Colbert Co., AL, Marriage: https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QKMY-4YKX

William James Blankinship, 26 - Dorothy Nell Berry, 17 - 22 May 1941

S/o Marvin Andrew Blankinship & Sara Annie Lyle – D/o Claude Washington Berry & Antie Jane Clark

2017, Muscle Shoals, Colbert Co., AL, Obituary

Times Daily (Florence, AL) - July 5, 2017

Mr. Gerald Dean Foshee 76, of Muscle Shoals, Alabama, passed away on Sunday, July 2, 2017 at his residence. He was born on January 26, 1941 in New Site, Alabama to Jeanie R. Foshee and Bernie Hutcherson Foshee.

He was a member of New Site United Methodist Church. He drove a truck all of his working life, owned and operated Foshee Enterprises, and retired from Nelson Brothers Inc. Mr. Foshee loved his family and enjoyed spending time with them.

He was preceded in death by his parents and brother, Bernard Foshee.

He is survived by his children, Russell Foshee (Becky) of Killen, Sherri Hester (Danny) of Tuscumbia, Rob Foshee (Margaret) of Sheffield, and Jeremy Foshee; grandchildren, Chris Cottles (Chelsea), Cody Hester (Katie), Caleb Hester, Rusty Foshee (Candace Ivey), Austin Foshee, Cayla Clark (Dominick), Jacob Foshee, Jason Foshee, Mitchell Sparks, Alex Foshee, and Cori Sparks; great-grandchildren, MaKenlee Clark, Mia Cottles, Luke Foshee, Kenley Cottles, Sophia Clark, and Clara Hester; sisters, Barbara Blankenship (Gene) of Auburn, and Belinda Daugherty (Wayne) of Jacksons Gap; brother, Eugene Foshee (Teresa) of New Site; and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral Service will be Wednesday, July 5, 2017 at 11:00 am at the Chapel of Radney Funeral Home in Alexander City, Alabama. Randy Anderson will officiate. Burial will follow in the Bethlehem-New Salem in New Site, Alabama. The grandsons will serve as pallbearers.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

+2017, Muscle Shoals, Colbert Co., AL, Obituary

Times Daily (Florence, AL) - September 9, 2017

Jerry Glenn Blankinship, 73 [1944], Muscle Shoals, passed away Thursday, Sept. 7, 2017.

Jerry enjoyed riding his motorcycle for many charities including the Birmingham Ride for Kids Pediatric Brain Surgery and the Wings Across Tennessee rides. He was a member of the Honda Goldwing Road Riders Association Chapter K and participated in the Patriot Guard. He was a member of Grassy Baptist Church.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Wanda Joyce Blankinship; parents, Neala K. and Fred Dale Blankinship; and sister, Deloris K. Brandl.

He is survived by his sons, David Blankinship (Stacie) and Doug Blankinship (Alisa); daughters, Kim Waits (James Allen Waits), and Kelly Marcum (Adam); and grandchildren Johnny Mullins, Michael Mullins, Adrian Bernard, Hannah, Kattie and Sarah Waits, and Austin Marcum.

Funeral service will at 3 p.m. in the today at Colbert Memorial Chapel.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

+2017, Sheffield, Colbert Co., AL, Obituary

Times Daily (Florence, AL) - May 18, 2017

William Earl "Bill" Roper, 89, Sheffield, died Tuesday, May 16, 2017.

Bill retired as plant manager of TVA Power Service. He was a member of the First Baptist Church in Sheffield, a lifetime member of the Masonic Lodge 503 F and AM, former member of Sheffield Rotary, former member of the National Management Association, a member of Plumber and Steamfitters Local 760, a veteran of the U.S. Navy where he served during World War II, and a proud Sheffield Bulldog who played on the first undefeated team. In his own words: "he loved his family and all of his many friends and was very happy that he could help a lot people in many ways."

He was preceded in death by his wife, Sabyne Blankenship Roper; infant son, William Howard Roper; parents, Samuel Edward and Bettye Crow Roper; and siblings, Huldah Chaffin and Robert E. Roper.

Bill was survived by his daughter, Susan Roper Young and her husband, Brian; grandsons, Brandon Young and wife, Kim, and Brent Young and wife, Amy; and grandchildren, Taylor Kate, Lilly, Audrey, Carson, and Brody.

His visitation will be today from 5 p.m. until 7 p.m. at Morrison Funeral Home, Tuscumbia. His graveside service will be Friday, May 19, at 10:30 a.m. with Chad Holder officiating at Oakwood Cemetery, Sheffield. Honorary Pallbearers will be Brandon Young, Brent Young, Eric Rickman, Brian Rhoades, David McCollum, Bart Bodkins, and Horace Crowden.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

+2016, Tuscumbia, Colbert Co., AL, Obituary

William Lincoln Blankenship - December 23, 1933 - January 26, 2016 - Tuscumbia, Alabama

William Lincoln Blankenship 82, passed away Tuesday January 26, 2016.

Chapel service will be 1:00 p.m. Friday January 29, 2016 at Morrison Funeral Home, Tuscumbia. Dr. Tom Whatley will officiate. Burial will be in Cherokee Memorial Park. Pallbearers will be Jeff Windsor, Jimmy Windsor, Grant Scoggins, Larry Gazzini, D.D. Atchley, and Dalton Broussard.

He was a native of Barton, AL and a veteran of the Army. He was also a Deacon at the Woodward Ave. Baptist Church. He enjoyed activities with his grandchildren and was an avid Alabama football and Atlanta Braves fan.

He was preceded in death by his wife Virginia Blankenship; brother John Blankenship, sisters Grace Atchley, Mary Jo Broussard and Martha Ogletree.

Survivors are his daughter Jill Smith (Ty); son Scott Blankenship (Suzanne); sister Barbara Windsor; grandchildren Alice Smith, Ally Blankenship and Will Blankenship.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2017, Tuscumbia, Colbert Co., AL, Obituary

Times Daily (Florence, AL) - June 27, 2017

Stella M. Black, 87, Tuscumbia, went to be with her heavenly father on Sunday, June 25, 2017, and with her mother who died when she was one-and-a-half years old.

She was a mother, homemaker, and seamstress. Above all she loved her family the most. She was a member of Chapel Hill Church of Christ and attended Valdosta Church of Christ for the last four years.

Stella was preceded in death by her parents, Oscar and Mamie Howard; husband, Odis E. Black; two brothers; one sister; two daughters; and two son-in-laws.

Survivors are her son, Paul E. Black (Cindy); daughters, Cathy Mashburn (Dannie), Paula E. White (Steve, deceased), and April M. Blankenship (Michael); nine grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; and six great-great-grandchildren.

Funeral services will be Wednesday, June 28, 2017, at 2 p.m. at Colbert Memorial Chapel, officiating will be Brother David Conley and Brother Larry Lewey. Burial will be in Colbert Memorial Gardens. Pallbearers will be Jason Lenz, Charles Barnes, Phillip Smallwood, Keenan Lewey, David Brown, and Larry Lewey. Honorary pallbearers will be grandsons, great-grandsons, and great-great-grandsons.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

Coosa

2016, Goodwater, Coosa Co., AL, Obituary

The Alexander City Outlook, (AL) - February 19, 2016

Funeral service for Mr. Ronald Thomas "Tommy" Tate, 46, of Goodwater, will be Sunday, February 21, 2016 at 3:00 p.m. at the New Providence Baptist Church. Rev. Gene Carver will officiate. Burial will follow in the New Providence Cemetery.

Mr. Tate passed away on Thursday, February 18, 2016 at his residence. He was born on August 19, 1969 in Tuskegee, Alabama to James Mitchell Tate (Mae) and Alice Gayle East Tate.

He was a member of New Providence Baptist Church. He enjoyed singing country music and was a big country music fan and met many of the stars. Tommy enjoyed catfishing with the Catfish Kings (Carl John and Neil Baby Reeves). He was an avid Alabama fan.

He is survived by his son, Thomas Mitchell Tate of Goodwater; father, James Mitchell Tate and his step mother, Mae Blankenship Tate of Alexander City; brothers, Michael D. Tate (Diana), of Jacksons Gap and James Alford Tate (Darlene), of Dadeville; sisters, Angie Tate of Ponce De Leon, FL., Kathy Suggs (Bill), of Bluff Springs, and Shirley Blankenship (Mark), of Ourtown; nieces, Brittany Tate, Kristin Tate, Alison Tate, Cassandra Mason, and Susan Brown; great nieces, Alixys Tate and Brooklyn Chambers; great-nephews, Tyson McClellan and Lance Jones; and numerous cousins.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Alice Gayle East Tate.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2016, Goodwater, Coosa Co., AL, Obituary

The Alexander City Outlook, (AL) - April 6, 2016

Mrs. Jewel Ann Taska, 87, of Goodwater, passed away on Tuesday, April 5, 2016 at residence. She was born on June 5, 1928 in Jersey City, New Jersey to Albert Lee Head and Jewel Ollie Darden.

She was a member of the Coosa County Retired Teachers Association, Alabama Retired Teachers Association, A.E.A Association, National Education Association, Goodwater Garden Club, Goodwater Baptist Church Choir, and Sweet Adeline's Women's Barbershop Singers. Teaching was her life. She was very active in her students lives, including coaching the cheerleaders and having Saturday chili days. Mrs. Taska loved her church, singing, reading, her dogs and baseball. She was a resident of Goodwater for 30 years.

She was preceded in death by her spouse, Colbert Lee Taska; parents, and brother, Albert Lee Head, Jr.

She is survived by her daughter, Elizabeth Blankenship of Bessemer; son, Joseph C Graham, III; daughter-in-law, Lena Graham; granddaughters, Alyssa (Justin) Stinnett and Tonya (Michael) Garrett; grandsons, Matthew (Johanna) Blankenship and Michael (Karlen) Graham; great-grandchildren, Trystan Stinnett, Trace Stinnett, Xander Garrett, and Sadie Blankenship .

Funeral Service will be Friday, April 8, 2016 at 11:00 a.m. at the Goodwater Baptist Church. Rev. Joe Fain will officiate. Burial will follow in the Old Goodwater Cemetery.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

+2017, Kellyton, Coosa Co., AL, Obituary

The Alexander City Outlook, (AL) - June 21, 2017

Mrs. Angela (Angie) Robinson 61, of Kellyton, Alabama, passed away on Tuesday, June 20, 2017 at her residence. She was born on January 21, 1956 in Alexander City, Alabama to Joseph Alfred Blankenship and Faye Blankenship.

She was an active member of West End Baptist Church. Angie loved spending time with family and friends, especially her grandchildren, and taking trips to the mountains hunting bears.

She was preceded in death by her parents and sister, Debra Jones.

She is survived by her husband, Steve Robinson of Kellyton; daughter, Tammy (Jeff) Johns of Alexander City; son, Blake (Rachel) Self of Rockford; grandchildren, Randy Miller, Kaitlyn Johns, Emily Johns, Elijah Self, Addison Self, Harper Self, and Scott (Kristina) Johns; great-grandchildren, Madison Johns and Olivia Johns; sister, Terresa Hayes; brothers, Lynn (Sarah) Blankenship , Terry Blankenship , and Richard (Beth) Blankenship ; sister-in-law, Holly Robinson; brothers-in-law, David Robinson, Scott (Lisa) Robinson, and Amos Jones; father-in-law, Hollis Robinson; mother-in-law, Margaret Robinson; and special friends, Mark Giddens, Cindy Giddens, Marie Morrison, Charlotte Sewell, Patsy DeLee.

Funeral Service will be Friday, June 23, 2017 at 2:00 p.m. at the West End Baptist Church. Rev. Donald DeLee will officiate. Burial will follow in the Russell Farms Baptist Cemetery.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

+2016, Rockford, Coosa Co., AL, Obituary

The Alexander City Outlook, (AL) - June 30, 2016

Mrs. Alice Lee Fielding, 87, of Rockford, passed away on Thursday, June 30, 2016 at Russell Medical Center. She was born on February 26, 1929 in Alexander City, Alabama to Kyle Curtis Funderburk and Deedie L. Funderburk.

She was a member of the Rockford Baptist Church. She loved to be outside. She enjoyed gardening and tending to her flowers. Mrs. Fielding loved her family very much and lived to tell stories about her grandchildren and how proud she was of them. She was an avid Auburn fan, political insider and took pride in caring for others.

She was preceded in death by her parents and husband, Judge Jasper Fielding.

She is survived by her son, Mike Fielding (Melanie) of Rockford; daughter, Vicky Bolds (George) of Cordova, TN; grandchildren, Weldon Bolds, Alex Bolds, Andrew Bolds, Tanner Fielding, Payton Fielding, and Ashton Fielding; sister, Mary Blankenship of Alexander City; and great-grandchild, John Christian Blankenship.

Funeral Service will be Saturday, July 2, 2016 at 10:00 a.m. at the Rockford Baptist Church. Dr. Jeffrey Fuller will officiate. She will lie In State for one hour prior to the service at the Church. Burial will follow in the Rockford City Cemetery.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

+2016, Rockford, Coosa Co., AL, Obituary

The Alexander City Outlook, (AL) - September 28, 2016

Mr. Thurston Lee Sallas 78, of Rockford, Alabama, passed away on Tuesday, September 27, 2016 at his residence. He was born on March 10, 1938 in Rockford, Alabama to John Henry Sallas and Mattie Maude Sallas.

He was an avid Auburn Football Fan, enjoyed traveling with family, and being at home. Mr. Sallas enjoyed being out in nature, and fishing was his favorite pastime. He loved watching his nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

He is survived by his brother, David Sallas of Rockford; sisters, Lou Baker of Clanton and Verbie C. Blankenship (John) of Alexander City; niece, Carol Mann (Steve Lindley) of Columbia, TN; nephews, Stephen W. Sallas (Dianne) of Deatsville and Jeffrey Sallas of Rockford; a host of nieces and nephews and great nieces and nephews; and special Friend, Bud Kelly.

Funeral Service will be Friday, September 30, 2016 at 2:00 p.m. at the Chapel of Radney Funeral Home. Dr. Jeffrey Fuller will officiate. Burial will follow in the Rockford City Cemetery.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

Covington

2016, Andalusia, Covington Co., AL, Obituary

The Andalusia Star-News, (AL) - May 24, 2016

Mrs. Lula "Rebecca" Blankenship, age 76, of Andalusia passed away Mon., May 23, 2016, at her residence.

Survivors include her sons, Dennis (Sherry) Fleming of Vera Beach, Fla., and David (Melinda) Fleming of Andalusia; daughter, Pam ( Art ) Benzee of Andalusia; brothers, Paul (Debby) Henderson of Andalusia, and Galford (Bertha) Henderson of Andalusia; sister and brother-in-law, Barbara Ballard and Vernell Berry of Andalusia; 12 grandchildren; and 20 great-grandchildren.

Funeral services will be held 11 a.m., Wed., May 25, 2016, at Zion Hill Baptist Church with the Rev. Roger Lee and the Rev. Frank Mcvay officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery with Keahey Funeral Home directing.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

Cullman

2016, Cullman, Cullman Co., AL, Death

The Cullman Times, (AL) - July 7, 2016

Patricia Ann "Pat" Blankenship, age 67 of Cullman, passed away on Wednesday, July 6, 2016 at Folsom Center. She was born March 31, 1949.

Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced later by Cullman Heritage Funeral Home

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

+2017, Cullman, Cullman Co., AL, Obituary

The Cullman Times, (AL) - May 3, 2017

Wally Delane Blankenship, 71 [1946], of Cullman, died Tuesday [02May2017?]

Graveside services are at 2 p.m. Wednesday, May 3, 2017, at Flint Creek Cemetery.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

+2017, Cullman, Cullman Co., AL, Obituary

The Cullman Times, (AL) - August 15, 2017

Willis Jerry Holmes, 85, of Cullman, was born July 18, 1932, to Lewis K. and Grace Bradley Holmes. He passed away Monday, Aug. 14, at his residence.

He was preceded in death by his parents; son, Tim Holmes; and a brother, L.C. Holmes.

Survivors include his wife of 54 years, Pauline Holder Holmes; four daughters, Teresa Culver, Lee Ann (Russell) Campbell, Tamm (David) Duckworth and Donna (Steve) Torbert; a son, Roger Holder; a sister, Linda Blankenship; nine grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren.

Memorial services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 19, 2017, at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel, Bro. Jerry Willcutt officiating, with burial in Shedd Cemetery.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

+2017, Logan, Cullman Co., AL, Obituary

The Decatur Daily, (AL) - May 4, 2017

Mrs. Susan Mary Crick, 68, of Logan, passed away Tuesday, May 2, 2017 at University Hospital in Birmingham, [Jefferson Co., AL]. She was born June 15, 1948 in Cullman County to the late W. O. Thomas, Jr. and Rachael Seibenhener Thomas.

She was office manager at St. Paul's Lutheran Church for 27 years.

She was preceded in death by her parents; one son, Christopher Calvert; and one sister, Peggy Brock.

Survivors include her husband, Robert Crick; two daughters, Kelly (Rob) Wright and Vicky (William) Fisher; one son, John Calvert; two grandchildren, Alexandra Kilgo and Zachary Wright; great-granddaughter, Kaylen Finely; three sisters, Jamie (Frank) Boyle, Pamela (Ron) Blankenship and Connie (Darrel) Wilhite; one brother; and a host of nieces, nephews, family and friends.

Funeral service will be Friday, May 5, 2017 at 11 a.m. at Cullman Heritage Chapel with Reverend John Bussman officiating, interment in Mount Carmel Cemetery at Berlin.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

Dale

+2015, Bertha, Dale Co., AL, Obituary

The Dothan Eagle, (AL) Date: May 14, 2015

James Andrew Blankenship, a resident of the Bertha Community, died Tuesday night, May 12, 2015, at his home. He was 82. He was born May 12, 1933 in Bertha, Alabama, son of the late J. S. and Pearl Aman Blankenship.

He attended Echo School and Abbeville High School before earning his Bachelor of Arts at Troy University and also a Master of Arts from the University of Alabama. He began his teaching career at Enterprise High School and continued his career at Carroll High School for twenty-five years. He resided in the Bertha Community of Dale County where he served as a Deacon and Sunday School Teacher at New Hope Baptist Church. While teaching at Carroll High, he founded and operated Press Craft Printing Company from 1968 until 2011. James maintained his sharp wit and sense of humor until the very end. He passed away at his home on his 82nd birthday.

James was preceded in death by his brothers, Quinton, Theron, Joe and Curtis Blankenship.

Surviving relatives include his wife, June Enfinger Blankenship , Bertha Community; two sons, Paul Blankenship(Kimberly), Bertha Community and Steven Blankenship (Kerri), Dothan; a brother, Winston Blankenship , Tallahassee, FL; a granddaughter, Lauren Blankenship ; a brother-in-law, Gene Enfinger (Kathryn), Grand Bay, AL; several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 A.M. Saturday, May 16, 2015, in the New Hope Baptist Church with Reverend W.M. Todd and Pastor Judson Waldrop officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Serving as active pall bearers will be Robert Enfinger, Jackie Blankenship, Danny Enfinger, Steven Blankenship, Paul Blankenship, and Sam Alexander.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2015, Daleville, Dale Co., AL, Obituary

Gwinnett Daily Post (Lawrenceville, GA) Date: March 6, 2015

Mrs. Holly Su Worley, age 48, a resident of Daleville, Alabama died early Saturday, February 28, 2015 at her residence. She was born on June 18, 1966 in Muncie, IN. the daughter of James A. Arnett and Joyce Blankenship Arnett.

Memorial services will be held at 4 p.m. Sunday, March 8, 2015 at the Cornerstone Church in Duluth, GA. with Steve Gooch officiating.

Mrs. Worley attended the Greater Atlanta Christian School and graduated in 1984. She worked in marketing as a Travel Agent most of her life.

Survivors include: parents, James and Joyce Arnett, Duluth, GA.; son, Dustin Mckim, Sugar Hill, GA.; daughter, Madison Rocker, Oakwood, GA.; brother, Mark Arnett, Douglasville, GA.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

Carolyn Joyce Arnett – b.18Aug1941 – Dallas, GA; https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:KBP9-4Z7

Relatives: Holly Arnett Mckim, Holly Su Arnett, James A. Arnett, Mark A. Arnett.

+2017, Echo, Dale Co., AL, Obituary

http://www.tributes.com/obituary/show/William-Sherman-Blankenship-105353389

William Sherman Blankenship, October 16, 1942 - October 14, 2017, Echo, Alabama

Funeral Services will be held at 3:30 P.M. Tuesday, October 17, 2017, in the Holman Abbeville Mortuary Chapel with Reverend Mark Brantley and Reverend Terriel Andrews officiating.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

+2017, Echo, Dale Co., AL, Obituary

http://www.dothaneagle.com/obituaries/blankenship-william-sherman/article_16f9ecbe-8068-5d6d-9b2f-5de56bd5ab8e.html

William Sherman (Billy) Blankenship, a resident of the Echo Community of Dale County, died Saturday afternoon, October 14, 2017, at his home. He was 74. He was born and reared in the Echo Community, son of the late Amos Easton Blankenship and Hattie Barefield Blankenship.

Mr. Blankenship was a member of the Wesley Chapel Community Church. Mr. Blankenship was formerly employed by Ansell, Inc. of Dothan for many years.

He was preceded in death by a brother, James Marvette Blankenship.

Surviving relatives include his wife, Gloria Palmer Blankenship; a daughter, Kelley White, Slocomb; a son, William Sherman "Bill" Blankenship, Jr. (Anna), Roseville, CA; a sister, Nell Miles, Columbus, GA; four grandchildren, Vida Jones (Matt), Grayson White, Arianna Blankenship and Alina Blankenship; a great-grandchild, Zoey Jones; several sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law from the Palmer family.

Funeral Services will be held at 3:30 P.M. Tuesday, October 17, 2017, in the Holman Abbeville Mortuary Chapel with Reverend Mark Brantley and Reverend Terriel Andrews officiating.

+2015, Level Plains, Dale Co., AL, Funeral

The Dothan Eagle, (AL) Date: April 1, 2015

Betty Jean Blankenship Halstead, a resident of Level Plains, died Monday afternoon, March 30, 2015, at her home.

Memorial services will be held at 2:00 P.M. Wednesday, April 1, 2015, in the Faith Assembly of God Church, 499 Meredith Street, Enterprise, with Pastor Huey P. Anderson officiating.

Mrs. Halstead was born (January 02, 1943) and reared in Shelby County, Alabama, daughter of the late Oscar Theodore Blankenship and Lorraine Daisy Ellison Blankenship. She lived in Panama City, Florida before moving to Level Plains. Mrs. Halstead was a member of the Faith Assembly of God Church in Enterprise.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Chris Halstead, and two sons, Todd Gilliland and Wendell Halstead.

Surviving relatives include four daughters, Debbie Halstead, Dothan; Penny Newton (Randy), Level Plains; Becky Wyatt, Panama City; and Shannon Halstead, Level Plains; two sons, Todd Halstead, Level Plains; and Michael Halstead, Dothan; two brothers, Robert Blankenship, Dothan; and Jimmy Blankenship, Panama City; several grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2016, Ozark, Dale Co., AL, Death

The Dothan Eagle, (AL) - January 27, 2016

Deceased Name: Clifford "Cliff" Barefield - Longtime Ozark gun shop owner passes away.

Sylvia Ambrose said she went to place a ribbon and a note outside Cliff's Gun Shop on Wednesday and was greeted by the normal crowd. "Regulars" to the gun shop, who would go there to talk with Clifford "Cliff" Barefield about all things gun-related or political, were already prepared for their daily routine, but they were met with the news that the longtime gun shop owner had died earlier Wednesday. He was 71. Ambrose said Barefield owned his gun shop for well over 30 years in downtown Ozark. "The gun shop was more than a gun shop," said Ambrose, a relative to Barefield by marriage. "People would come in every day to talk about what was going on in the world. They'd talk about politics, about guns and gun laws, more like they were at a coffee shop. Cliff was also a huge history buff, and could tell you anything about history." Ambrose said Barefield was particularly fond of his grandchildren, who she said spent time in the gun shop learning about history and about their grandfather's business.

"His granddaughter Erin knew all the United States before she was five. He was a great family man," Ambrose said. Dale County Commission Chairman Mark Blankenship, Barefield's cousin, said Barefield's wealth of knowledge of his craft was an asset to his customers. "He knew every little piece and part of the guns," Blankenship said. "But more than that, he was just a good guy, a good friend who will be greatly missed. And he was a big Alabama fan."

Visitation is set from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday at Holman Funeral Home in Ozark. Funeral services are set for 2 p.m Friday at New Hope Baptist Church in the Bertha community.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

+2015, Skipperville, Dale Co., AL, Funeral

The Dothan Eagle, (AL) Date: May 7, 2015

Lonnie Blankenship, 65, a resident of Skipperville, died Monday, May 4, 2015 at a local hospital.

Funeral services will be held 11 am Thursday, May 7, 2015 at Sunset Funeral Home Chapel with Jeff Watson officiating. Burial will follow in Sunset Memorial Park with Robert Byrd directing.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

Lonnie Marie Blankenship – b.10 Oct1949 - Skipperville, AL: https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:KPDB-C7D

Relatives: Ashley Blankenship, Jason Douglas Blankenship, Marie A. Blankenship, Melanie A. Blankenship.

+2015, Skipperville, Dale Co., AL, Funeral

http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=146128201

Lonnie Blankenship, 65, a resident of Skipperville, died Monday May 4, 2015 at a local hospital. He was born October 10, 1949 in Clopton, AL and lived the early part of his life in Skipperville.

Mr. Blankenship was a 1970 graduate of George W. Long High School and was employed with West Point Home for 38 years until his retirement in 2008. He was an avid Alabama Football Fan and loved watching Gun Smoke and other western shows. He was a member of Magnolia United Methodist Church.

Mr. Blankenship was preceded in death by his parents, Acey and Inez Blankenship; his twin brother Ronnie Blankenship; brothers, Bud and Raymond Blankenship; sisters, Mary Alice Wood and Ruth Sauls.

Survivors include his wife, Marie Blankenship; his sons, Jason Blankenship, Ashley Blankenship and Johnny Blankenship; his daughter, Melanie and her husband Tony Hartzog; step-grandchildren, Justin and Jordan Hartzog; brothers, Ray Blankenship, Charles Blankenship, William Blankenship, and Homer Blankenship; sisters, Lillian Watson and Sally Sands; several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be held 11 am Thursday May 7, 2015 at Sunset Funeral Home Chapel with Jeff Watson officiating. Burial will follow in Sunset Memorial Park with Robert Byrd directing.

+2015, Skipperville, Dale Co., AL, Funeral

The Dothan Eagle, (AL) Date: May 9, 2015

Johnny Allen Blankenship, 42, a resident of Skipperville, AL passed away Thursday, May 7, 2015 at a local hospital.

Memorial services will be held 4:00 p.m. Saturday, May 9, 2015 at the Sunset Memorial Park Funeral Home Chapel.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

+2015, Skipperville, Dale Co., AL, Funeral

http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=146239440

Johnny Allen Blankenship, 42, a resident of Skipperville, AL passed away Thursday, May 7, 2015 at a local hospital. He was born February 8, 1973 in Dale County and lived there his entire life.

Johnny attended Vivian B. Adams School in Ozark for 3-4 years. He loved listening to country music on his radio especially the group Alabama and Alan Jackson. He enjoyed drinking Diet Dr. Pepper and would let you know if you tried to slip him anything but the real thing.

Johnny was preceded in death by his father, Lonnie Blankenship and his grandparents, O.B. and Mary Grace Tharpe, and Acey and Inez Blankenship.

Survivors include his mother, Marie Blankenship; his brothers, Jason Blankenship and Ashley Blankenship; his sister, Melanie and her husband Tony Hartzog; numerous aunts and uncles.

Memorial services will be held 4:00 p.m. Saturday, May 9, 2015 at the Sunset Funeral Home Chapel.

DeKalb

2016, Fort Payne, DeKalb Co., AL, Obituary

Chattanooga Times Free Press (TN) - March 11, 2016

Dollie Rose Zalotel Fraley, 79, Fort died Thursday, March 10, 2016, at her residence.

Funeral services are Saturday, at 2 p.m., CST, at Corner Stone Funeral Chapel, with Bro. Donald Fraley officiaiting. Burial will follow in Fuller Cemetery.

Survivors include daughters, Thresia (Paul) Blankenship , Gwen (Eddie) Parton, and Edwina "Pooh" Floyd; sons, Richard Fraley Jr., and Kevin Fraley; step children, Mike Fraley, Lynn Fraley, nine grandchildren; 14 great grandchildren; brothers, Kenneth Zalotel and Samuel Zalotel; sisters, Faye Angelski, Elaine Fortier, and Vivian Exum.

Mrs. Fraley was preceded in death by parents, Antone and Nadine Higginbotham Zalotel; and husbands, Edward Gilstrap and Richard Fraley Sr.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

+2016, Fort Payne, DeKalb Co., AL, Obituary

Published in Gaston Gazette on Mar. 17, 2016

Colleen Blankenship Beach, 88, passed away on Monday, March 14, 2016. She was born in Maiden, daughter of the late Tull and Ruth Blankenship.

She retired from the Gaston County School System where she worked in the cafeteria at East Gaston High School.

She was preceded in death by her husband Bryce Beach.

She is survived by two sons, Tim Beach and wife, Lisa, of Rainsville, Ala. and Jeff Beach and wife, Revonda, of Cherryville; three grandchildren, Joshua, Amelia and Kaitlyn Beach.

A graveside service to celebrate the life of Mrs. Beach will be held 11 a.m. Friday, March 18, 2016, at Hillcrest Gardens Cemetery with the Rev. Max Pendleton officiating.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2017, Fort Payne, DeKalb Co., AL, Obituary

Chattanooga Times Free Press (TN) - August 2, 2017

Amanda Kay Roberts Galloway, 38, Fort Payne, died Tuesday, Aug. 1, 2017.

Amanda was member of the Creek Nation Tribe and was preceded in death by her father, Tony Roberts; grandparents, Dollie Fraley, Richard Fraley Sr. and Edward Gilstrap.

Survivors include daughters, Patricia Galloway, Kaylie Galloway; son, Drake Galloway; mother, Edwina "Pooh" Floyd; stepdad, Jimmy Hale, sister, Jessica Rothell (Jade); aunts, Thresia Blankenship (Paul), Gwen Parton (Eddie); uncles, Richard Fraley Jr., Kevin Fraley; niece, Haleigh Rothell; nephews, Riley, Joey and Caden Rothell; grandparents, Margie and Jim Hale; brother and sisters-in-law, Christopher Rothell, Jessica Black (Dewayne).

Funeral services will be Thursday, Aug. 3, at 3 p.m.CT at Corner Stone Funeral Chapel with Bro. Jerry Williams officiating. Burial will follow in Fuller cemetery.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2015, Fyffe, DeKalb Co., AL, Obituary

Published in The Gadsden Times on Mar. 9, 2015

Malcolm Ray Blankenship, 79 [1936], Fyffe, died Saturday, March 7, 2015.

Burial will be in West Virginia. W. T. Funeral Chapel directing.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

Poss Son of Lark Lillard Blankenship, Sr. & Virginia McNeely

+2015, Ider, DeKalb Co., AL, Obituary

Published in Knoxville News Sentinel on Sept. 23, 2015

Ora Lee Blankenship, age 92, of Ider, Alabama, went to be with the Lord, September 21, 2015. Ora had been a nurse for over fifty years before her retirement in 2003.

She was preceded in death by her mother, Althea Hensley; loving husband of 69 years, Russell Blankenship; son, James C. Blankenship; grandson, Charles N. Fleeman, Jr.; granddaughter, Emily Davis; brothers, Harvey Howell and Hartsell Howell, son-in-law, Charles N. Fleeman Sr.

She is survived by her daughters; Bettie Fleeman (Knoxville, TN), Yvonne Case and son-in-law, David Case (Ider, Al); daughter-in-law, Shirley Blankenship; six grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren, four great, and great grandchildren.

The family will receive friends Friday, September 25th from 6:00-8:00 p.m. at Berry Funeral Home on Chapman Highway with funeral services to follow in the Chapel. Burial service will be 10:00 a.m., Saturday, September 26th at Berry Highland Memorial Cemetery.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

Elmore

+2015, Deatsville, Elmore Co., AL, Obituary

Published in The Birmingham News from Jan. 9 to Jan. 11, 2015

Mrs. Ursula P. Coon Blankenship, age 74, a resident of Deatsville, AL passed away on January 4, 2015.

Funeral service will be held on Tuesday, January 13, 2015, 2 pm, from Brookside Funeral Home Chapel, Millbrook, AL with Pastor Ernie Willis officiating. Interment to in follow in Brookside Memorial Gardens.

Mrs. Blankenship was preceded in death by her parents, Fred and India Blankenship, brother, Thomas Fred Coon, sister, Reva D. Coon and other family members.

Survivors include, daughter, Y. Paige (Eddy) Clark of Deatsville, AL; son, Zachary C. Justice of Summerland Key, FL; grandchildren, Adam Jackson, Price Jackson, Victoria Justice and James Clark. great grandchild, Jonathan Gamel, sister, Sona (Ray) Stepp of MD; brother, Stanley (Angela) Blankenship of Holtville, AL;

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2015, Deatsville, Elmore Co., AL, Obituary

Published in the Montgomery Advertiser from Feb. 18 to Feb. 19, 2015

Thelma Cook McGhee, a resident of Deatsville, AL born September 18, 1926 passed away February 16, 2015 at the age of 88 after an extended illness.

She was preceded in death by her husband of 57 years Wilbur Foy McGhee.

She is survived by her 5 children: Donna (Ronnie) Bazzell, Cliff (Deloris) McGhee, Judy (Doug) Stauffer, Joan (Mark) Barrett, Frances (Jeff) Blankenship. Ten Grandchildren, Eight Great Grandchildren.

Special thanks to Clanton Alacare Hospice and granddaughters: Micki McNeer and Christy Blankenship for their loving caregiving. Mrs. McGhee was a member of Deatsville Baptist Church.

Funeral Services will be held on Friday February 20th at Ridout's Prattville Chapel at 2:00 pm with Pat Ozment officiating. Active Pallbearers will be loving members of Deatsville Baptist Church. Burial will follow in Prattville Memory Gardens Cemetery.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

+2017, Deatsville, Elmore Co., AL, Death

http://www.tributes.com/obituary/show/Edward-Aubrey-Blankenship-105476607

Edward Aubrey Blankenship, October 10, 1920 - November 10, 2017, Deatsville, Alabama

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

+2017, Deatsville, Elmore Co., AL, Obituary

The Wetumpka Herald, (AL) - November 16, 2017

Edward Aubrey Blankenship, age 97, passed away peacefully in his home on Friday, November 10, 2017.

Mr. Blankenship was married to his beloved wife, Alma Blankenship, for 73 years. He also proudly served in the United States Army.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Isaac Luncay Blankenship and Mary Frances Strength; and daughter, Linda Faye Watts.

Survivors include his wife, Alma Louise Price Blankenship; three sons, James E. Blankenship of Marbury, AL, John Ray (Kay) Blankenship of Clanton, AL, and William Roger Blankenship of Marbury, AL; one daughter, Gloria Louise (Buddy) Shepherd of Titus, AL; one brother, Willie Frank (Sheila) Blankenship of Clanton, AL; one sister, Ruthie Mae Blankenship (Mac) Pittman of Childersburg, AL; eleven grandchildren, nineteen great grandchildren and four great great grandchildren.

Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, November 14, 2017, at 11:00 a.m. from Union Congregational Christian Church with Rev. Neal Hodo officiating. Interment will follow at Union Congregational Christian Church Cemetery. Pallbearers include Fred Reese, Phillip Till, Austin Till, David Moncrief, Chris Woods and Mark Bass. Honorary pallbearers include Chuck Billings, Harold Cason, Claxton Gray, James Nobles, Buddy Shepherd, and Byron Shell.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

+2017, Slapout, Elmore Co., AL, Obituary

Published in the Montgomery Advertiser on Feb. 5, 2017

Mary Sue Blankenship Faulkner, "Mary Sue"; a resident of Slapout, Alabama was born in Elmore, AL on July 24, 1946 and passed from this world after a brief illness on Friday, February 3, 2017 at her home at the age of 70.

Mary Sue was retired from the Elmore County Board of Education as a School Bus Driver. She safely transported thousands of students throughout Elmore County for over 34 years.

Mary Sue was preceded in death by her father, Woodrow Blankenship.

Mrs. Faulkner is survived by her husband of 53 years, Danny Faulkner; children, Art Faulkner (Shana), Delaine Monfee (Rusty), and Denita Clif Clark (); mother, Elaine Mercer Morgan; brother Tony Blankenship (Tina); grandchildren, Cody Clark, Kelly Pomeroy (Chris), Kyle Monfee, and Matthew Clark; great-grandchildren, Sophia Walker and Samuel Pomeroy.

Funeral services will be on Monday, February 6, 2017 at 11:00 a.m. at New Home Missionary Baptist Church, Elmore Road, Wetumpka, AL, with Pastor Eric Sutton and Bro. Art Faulkner officiating. Interment will follow at the Church Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Cody Clark, Kyle Monfee, Matthew Clark, Chris Pomeroy, Keith Faulkner, Eddie Carpenter, and Scott Carpenter. Honorary Pallbearers will be Terry Gallman, David Faulkner and Randy Price.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

+2013, Wetumpka, Elmore Co., AL, Obituary

http://www.gassettfuneralhome.net/memsol.cgi?user_id=1506956

James Lewis Blankenship; a resident of Wetumpka, Alabama was born on May 6, 1954 in Ashland, Alabama and passed away Friday, January 23, 2015 at his residence at the age of 60.

Mr. Blankenship is survived by his mother, Marion J. Parsons; son, Derek Blankenship; daughters, Amber (Greg Ward) Blankenship, Raven Blankenship Denson, and Jennifer (Chris Shirosky) Blankenship; sister, Vicky Carter; and grandchildren, Brynn Blankenship, Brayden Blankenship, Jessica Shirosky, and Steven Shirosky.

Funeral services are Tuesday, January 27, 2015 at 2:00 p.m. at Grace Baptist Church with Pastor Greg Sanders officiating.

Etowah

2016, Gadsden, Etowah Co., AL, Obituary

Published in The Gadsden Times on Jan. 26, 2016

Funeral will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday at Mercy Hill Church for Mary Louise (Pearce) Cherry, 89, Gadsden, who passed away Sunday, Jan. 24, 2016. Pastors Mike Hooks, Wally Kinsman and Jeff Underwood will officiate. Burial will follow at Rainbow Memorial Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Gary Coley, Johnny Downing, Jason Griffith, Todd Wood, Shane Sanford and Sam Lewis.

Mrs. Cherry was the daughter of Gorden and Lola Pearce. She was a charter member of Mercy Hill Church and was a longtime member of the Church of the Nazarene, for which she served as a treasurer for many years. She was a longtime employee of Elmore's and for Murphy's. As a Christian, Mrs. Cherry influenced the lives of many people.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Edward Cherry; daughter, Karen Elaine Cherry McKinney; and granddaughter, Kristin Downing Martin.

She is survived by her sister, June Naylor; daughters, Brenda Downing, Emily (Garlon) Griffith and Regina (Rickey) Gwin; grandchildren, Johnny Downing, Nikki (Shane) Sanford, Jason (Candice) Griffith, Tamessa (Roger) Compton, Todd (Leslie) Wood, Jimmy (Sarah) Wood, Ricky Gwin and Terry (Kristy) Gwin; special niece, Susie Blankenship; and 26 great-grandchildren.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2016, Gadsden, Etowah Co., AL, Memorial

http://obits.dignitymemorial.com/dignity-memorial/obituary.aspx?n=Betty-Blankenship&lc=5473&pid=182803608&mid=7182245

In Memory of Betty Jean Blankenship, July 13, 1932 - November 25, 2016

Arrangements under the direction of Morgan Funeral Chapel & Crematory, Attalla, AL.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2016, Gadsden, Etowah Co., AL, Obituary

http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/gadsdentimes/obituary.aspx?n=Betty-Landers-Blakenship&pid=182803465

Published in The Gadsden Times on Nov. 27, 2016

Mrs. Betty Landers Blankenship, 84, Gadsden, passed away Friday, Nov. 25, 2016.

Mrs. Blankenship was a 1950 graduate of Gadsden High School and an active member of the Golden Tigers Alumni Association. She retired from AT&T after 20 years of service and was a member of Dwight Baptist Church.

Betty was preceded in death by her father, Tyre Landers; mother, Ione Powell Huff; daughter, Janice Bradberry Chieffe; and son, Greg Bradberry.

She is survived by her daughters, Traci (Joe) Billingsley, Gadsden, Angie Bradberry, Kileen, Texas, and Aviva Beach, Yakima, Washington; son, Rick Bradberry, Stockbridge, Ga.; sisters, Linda Long and Becky Herring; brother, Jessie Powell; special cousin, Pat Denson; daughter-in-law, Joan Bradberry; several grandchildren, great-grandchildren; and many nieces.

A memorial service will be at noon Monday, [28Nov2016], at Morgan Funeral Chapel for Morgan Funeral Chapel & Crematory, 625 Gilbert Ferry Rd SE, Attalla, AL 35954, Bro. Allen Hudson will officiate.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

Franklin

+2015, Phil Campbell, Franklin Co., AL, Obituary

The Franklin County Times, (AL) - December 3, 2015

Edna Jean Potter, age 80, Phil Campbell, passed away Monday, Dec. 1, 2015.

The visitation will be from 6-9 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 3, 2015 at Akins Funeral Home. The 2p.m. funeral service will be held at Pleasant Hill FCM Church on Friday, Dec. 4, 2015 with Bro. Darryl Whitehead and Bro. Merrell Potter officiating. Interment will be in East Franklin Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Joey Quillen, Jonathon Baker, Jason Baker, Eric Ergle, Jeremy Potter, and Cory Potter.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Teddie O. Potter; son, Gary O. Potter; granddaughter, April Harvey; great granddaughter, Haley Richardson; parents, Ausie and Susie Blankenship ; brothers, Hillard Blankenship , Willard Blankenship ; sister, Lorene Colburn.

She was survived by her children: Steve Potter and wife, Susan, Mary Potter wife of the late Gary Potter, Rhonda Baker and husband, Charles, Wendy Ergle and husband, David, Gregg Potter and wife, Angela; siblings, Leon Blankenship and wife, Jackie, Beatrice Potter and husband, Edison, Faye Carey and husband, Raymond, Dan Blankenship and wife, Brenda; 19 grandchildren; 31 great grandchildren; two great great grandchildren

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2015, Russellville, Franklin Co., AL, Obituary

Published in Florence Times Daily on Jan. 31, 2015

Maxine C. Price, 92, Russellville, Alabama, passed away Friday, Jan. 30, 2015, at Terrace Manor Nursing and Rehab.

She lived her entire life in Franklin County and was a member of Concord Baptist Church. She was a retired nurse from Russellville Hospital with 43 years of service. She also was a foster grandparent.

The family will receive friends Sunday, Feb. 1, 2015, from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. at Pinkard Funeral Home, Russellville. Funeral service will follow at 1 p.m. with Kent Walker officiating. Entombment will be in Franklin Memory Mausoleum.

Survivors include daughter, Jackie (Truman) Scott; sisters, Lerlene Burmister and Floyce (Doyle) Swindle; grandchildren, Tina (Crayton) Lawler and Kevin (Tonyca) Scott; great-grandchildren, Alicia Swann, Briana Dean, Kaleb, Austin, and Baylie Scott; great-great-grandchildren, Journee and Jaxon Swann, Henley and Harper Dean, Chasity, Brentleigh, and Raven Scott, and Drake Blankenship; and several nieces and nephews.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2016, Russellville, Franklin Co., AL, Obituary

The Franklin County Times, (AL) - February 8, 2016

Shelia Anne Edwards Waldrop, age 50, Russellville, passed away on Saturday, Feb. 6, 2016 at ECM Hospital, [Florence, Lauderdale Co., AL].

The funeral was held Monday, Feb. 8, 2016 at Spry Memorial Chapel. Burial was at Bethlehem Cemetery.

She is preceded in death by her parents, J. B. Edwards and Betty Sue Fisher Edwards; brothers, Darryle Edwards, Danny Edwards, and Joe Edwards; and sisters, Brenda Edwards and Helen Sue Blankenship .

She is survived by her special friend, Robert Whiting; sons, Steven Frederick and wife, April, Blake Frederick and wife, Victoria; 20 day old grandchild, Mason Frederick; and brother, Terry Edwards and wife, Pat; and a host of nieces & nephews.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

Helen Sue Edwards Blankenship; http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=75837756

Jun. 13, 1954 - Jan. 15, 2007

Geneva

+2017, Hartford, Geneva Co., AL, Obituary

http://www.tributes.com/obituary/show/Richie-C.-Blankenship-104460639

Richie C. Blankenship, August 24, 1944 - February 11, 2017, Hartford, Alabama

He was married to Roselyn Blankenship.

A graveside service will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, February 14, 2017 at Mt. Gilead Primitive Baptist Church with Rev. Bruce Spivey officiating.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

+2017, Hartford, Geneva Co., AL, Obituary

http://www.rickeystokesnews.com/obituaries/article.php/mr-richie-c-blankenship-146493

Mr. Richie C.  Blankenship of Hartford passed away Saturday, February 11, 2017 at his residence. He was 72. Mr. Blankenship was born August 24, 1944 to the late Willie and Mary Alice Blankenship.

Richie loved his kids and grandchildren and was an avid fisherman. He was employed with Dothan Manufacturing as the shipping manager until his retirement.  He later worked at Tate’s Grocery in Hartford for many years. He was a member of Hartford Baptist Church. 

In addition to his parents, his sisters and brothers preceded him in death. 

Survivors include his wife, Roselyn Blankenship, Hartford; three daughters: Beth Gilmore (Neal), Frostproof, FL, Cristy Buczko (Keith), Anderson, SC, and Delora Hughes (Mark), Tallahassee, FL; one son, Mark Bradshaw, Hartford; eight grandchildren; several nieces, nephews, and other extended family and friends.

A graveside service will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, February 14, 2017 at Mt. Gilead Primitive Baptist Church with Rev. Bruce Spivey officiating.

Henry

+2016, Abbeville, Henry Co, AL, Obituary

http://www.holmanmortuaries.com/home/index.cfm/obituaries/view/fh_id/11688/id/3898224

John Homer Blankenship, a resident of Abbeville, died Thursday afternoon, September 22, 2016, in a Dothan hospital, [Houston Co., AL]. He was 64 [1952]. A son of the late Acy Blankenship and Inez Cook Blankenship.

Homer Blankenship was a lifelong resident of the Abbeville area, He was member of the Good Tidings Assembly of God Church. Homer was formerly employed for many years by American Buildings of Eufaula.

He was preceded in death by four brothers, Raymond Blankenship, Ronnie Blankenship, Lonnie Blankenship and Bud Blankenship, and two sisters, Ruth Sauls and Mary Alice Woods.

Surviving relatives include his wife, Minnie Shirley Blankenship; two daughters, Doven Bouyer (Claude), Abbeville; and Lisa Hymel, of Florida; a son, Michael Blankenship (Wendy Dixon), Abbeville; two sisters, Martha “Sally” Sands, Phenix City; and Lillian Watson (Jeff), Skipperville; three brothers, Charles Blankenship (Barbara), Seattle, WA; William Blankenship (Elizabeth), Headland; and Willie Ray Blankenship (Matha), Seale, AL; numerous nieces and nephews including Jennifer Blankenship Horsley “Hard Head”.

Funeral services will be held at 2:30 P.M. Sunday, September 25, 2016, in the Holman-Abbeville Mortuary Chapel with Brother Gene White and Brother Don Mills officiating. Burial will follow in the Pleasant Grove Baptist Church Cemetery.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2015, Newville, Henry Co., AL, Obituary

The Dothan Eagle, (AL) Date: January 10, 2015

Donice Shelton (D. S.) Barnes, a resident of Newville, died early Friday morning, January 9, 2015, at his home. He was 82. Mr. Barnes was born and reared in the Concord Community of Henry County, son of the late Tollie D. Barnes and Reda Kirkland Barnes.

Funeral services will be held at 3:30 P.M. Sunday, January 11, 2015, in the Concord Baptist Church with Reverend Scott Wyatt and Reverend Ron Ball officiating. Graveside services, with full Alabama State Trooper Honors, will follow in the church cemetery. Serving as active and honorary pallbearers will be the Alabama State Troopers.

He lived in Greensboro, Alabama from 1968 until 1985 when he returned to Henry County. Mr. Barnes was member of the Concord Baptist Church. He was retired from the Alabama Department of Public Safety, as a State Trooper. Mr. Barnes was the founding president of the Fraternal Order of Police, Hale County Lodge No. 61, Greensboro, Alabama.

He was preceded in death by a brother, SFC Mack Ray Barnes, who was killed in the Korean War, a sister, Ruth Barnes Sample, his father-in-law, and mother-in-law, G. P. and Reba Blankenship Morris, and brothers-in-law, Buddy Morris and Billy R. Morris.

Surviving relatives include his wife of sixty loving years, Shirley Morris Barnes, a daughter, Sheila K. Barnes, and a son, Donice Ray Barnes (Lisa), all of Newville; a brother-in-law, Clarence A. Sample, Dothan; four grandchildren, SFC Tony Kizziah (Lisa), Shan Kizziah (Renee), A1C Garrett Barnes, and Kaitlyn Barnes Benton (Bryan); six great-grandchildren, Kade Kizziah, Jaxston Kizziah, Carson Kizziah, Colton Kizziah, Logan Kizziah, and Brody Benton; several nieces, nephews and cousins, and a special friend, Connie Kirkland.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

Houston

+2015, Dothan, Houston Co., AL, Obituary

The Dothan Eagle, (AL) Date: April 21, 2015

Bruce Wendell Blankenship, a resident of Dothan, died Monday morning, April 20, 2015, at his home. He was 65. He was born and reared in Eastman, Georgia, son of the late Lester Oris Blankenship and Vassie Faircloth Blankenship.

Mr. Blankenship was a graduate of the Dodge County High School in Eastman. Mr. Blankenship served his country in the U.S. Marine Corps during the Vietnam War. He attended the Baptist College of Florida in Graceville and was a licensed Baptist minister. Mr. Blankenship retired from Walmart as a meat cutter. In earlier years, he was employed by Fleming Foods in Piggly Wiggly stores. He was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Dothan, Sons of the American Revolution and Sons of Confederate Veterans.

Surviving relatives include his wife, Dinah Bass Blankenship, a daughter, Amanda Blankenship Slocumb, both of Dothan; a grandson, Charles Edward (CJ) Slocumb, Jr.; a sister, Debra Harris (Dexter), Byron, GA; a brother, Jerry Blankenship (Mary Ellen), Mobile, AL.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 A.M. Thursday, April 23, 2015, in the Holman-Headland Mortuary Chapel with Reverend Lynn Nesbitt and Mr. Dwight Deal officiating. Graveside services, with military honors, will follow in Gardens of Memory, between Headland and Dothan. Serving as active pall bearers will be Larry Faircloth, Donald Kenneth Gay, II, Billy Faircloth, Rex Blankenship, David Giddens and Rex Giddens.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

+2016, Dothan, Houston Co., AL, Obituary

The Dothan Eagle, (AL) - January 7, 2016

Mrs. Eileen Tarver Gardner, age 73, of Dothan, AL passed away January 5, 2016, at Flowers Hospital. She was born on September 30, 1942 in Dothan, AL at Moody Hospital.

A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 12:00 PM, Thursday, January 7, 2016, at First United Methodist Church Dothan with Dr. Jim Sanders and Rev. Allie Freeman officiating with grave site service to follow in Sunset Memorial Park with Robert Byrd directing. Those serving as pall bearers: Larry Bailey, Alec Blankenship, Jim Gardner, Mike Gardner, Allen Loyed, George Loyed, Jim Loyed, and Charlie Mason. Honorary pall bearers are the members of the Progressors Sunday School Class at FUMC.

She is survived by her husband of 47 years, Arthur Wright Gardner; two sons Arthur Wright Gardner, Jr. (Karen) of Atlanta, GA and Bertram Harmon Gardner (Meredith) of Newnan, GA; three granddaughters, Annie, Charlotte, and Frances; her sister Christine Tarver Loyed (George) of Blakely, GA; sister-in-law Doris Gardner of Auburn, AL; sister-in-law Mary-Lee Blankenship (Van) of Talladega, AL; and many beloved nieces, nephews, and special friends.

Eileen grew up in Blakely, GA and was the daughter of the late James Bertram Tarver and Pauline Eubanks Tarver. She was a graduate of Blakely Union School (now Early County High School) in 1960. She attended LaGrange College and Auburn University and graduated from Auburn in 1964 with a degree in Elementary Education. She taught third and fourth grades for many years in Columbus and Atlanta, GA, as well as Monroe, NC. She was an active member of the First United Methodist Church of Dothan and Progressors Sunday School Class. She was a member of the Forsythia Garden Club and auxiliary member of the Dothan Service League and avid Auburn fan. Most of all she cherished her time spent with family and friends. Eileen had a way of making everyone feel important and had a positive impact on the lives she touched.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

Jackson

+2017, Scottsboro, Jackson Co., AL, Funeral

http://www.tributes.com/obituary/show/James-Paul-Blankenship-105033497

James Paul Blankenship, October 7, 1951 - July 26, 2017, Alabama

The funeral service is Friday, July 28, 2017 at 2 PM at Trinity Baptist Church, with Bro. Duaine Griggs and Bro. Chris Murdock officiating. Burial will follow at Mtn. View Memory Gardens in Rainsville. Rudder Funeral Home in Scottsboro.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

+2017, Scottsboro, Jackson Co., AL, Obituary

http://www.rudderfuneralhomes.com/obituaries/James-Blankenship-9/#!/Obituary

James Paul Blankenship, age 65 of Scottsboro, passed away on Wednesday, July 26, 2017.

He is survived by his wife, Charlene; daughter, Heather (Eric) Baine; son, Ben Blankenship (Misty Stephens); granddaughter, Ashlynn Blankenship; brothers, Dale, Don, Joe, and Wiley; sisters, Wanda Cagle, Nell Roberts, and Shirley Rose.

The funeral service is Friday, July 28, 2017 at 2 PM at Trinity Baptist Church, with Bro. Duaine Griggs and Bro. Chris Murdock officiating. Burial will follow at Mtn. View Memory Gardens in Rainsville. Rudder Funeral Home in Scottsboro.

Jefferson

+2017, Bessemer, Jefferson Co., AL, Memorial

http://obits.dignitymemorial.com/dignity-memorial/obituary.aspx?n=Ruth-Blankenship&lc=0412&pid=183383982&mid=7238445

Ruth Ousley Blankenship, March 30, 1941 - January 5, 2017

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

+2017, Bessemer, Jefferson Co., AL, Memorial

http://obits.al.com/obituaries/birmingham/obituary.aspx?n=fannie-ruth-blankenship&pid=183424347&fhid=23819

Fannie Ruth Blankenship March 30, 1941 ~ January 5, 2017

Fannie Ruth Blankenship age 75 of Bessemer, AL passed away on January 5, 2017.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Phillip Blankenship; parents, John and Neva Ousley; 3 sisters and 3 brothers.

Fannie Ruth is survived by children, Ray (Gala) Blankenship, Scott (Wendy) Blankenship and Amy (Marlon) Messer; 8 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren; sister, Elizabeth (J.B.) Winslett.

Graveside service will be Monday, January 9, 2017 at 2 PM at Highland Memorial Gardens.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2017, Bessemer, Jefferson Co., AL, Obituary

Birmingham News (AL) - December 22, 2017

Boyd Hughes, of Bessemer, AL. passed away peacefully early on December 20th 2017. He was born June 8th 1923 in Lawrenceburg, TN.

Boyd came of age during the Great Depression. He lost his mother at an early age and became essentially independent as a teenager. Boyd joined the CC Program, a depression era effort to employ young men. He was in "Camp" for six months when WWII broke out and many of these same young men enlisted and were sent off to war. Physically unable to serve in the Army, Boyd learned how to weld and spent the duration of the war at the Jacksonville Ship Yard welding the workhorse “Liberty Ship” as his contribution to the service of his country.

After the war, he married Bea and took a welding job with US Steel in Birmingham where he worked for 32 years until his retirement in 1979. Boyd was an avid hunter and fisherman and an acclaimed gardener as many in his neighborhood in Bessemer would attest to. He still found time to practice his other love as a Field Trial dog trainer. Two of the dogs he trained won National Championships in Field Trial Competition. Boyd was an active member of the Flint Hill Church of Christ. He was the epitome of a Christian husband, father, grandfather and friend. His lively and mischievous sense of humor will be missed by all those whose life he touched.

In 2014, Boyd was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 70 years, Beatrice "Bea".

Boyd is survived by his children, Jim Hughes (Rhonda), Janie Blankenship (Buddy), and Janice Tinin; three grandchildren, Kim Brown, Kristie Barnes, and Sammie Lee Stone; and six great-grandchildren.

The Service will begin at 2pm on Saturday, December 23, 2017, in the Currie-Jefferson Funeral Home Chapel in Hoover, with Alan Harget officiating. Interment will follow the service at Highlands Memorial Gardens in Bessemer.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2015, Birmingham, Jefferson Co., AL, Obituary

Published in The Birmingham News from June 30 to July 1, 2015

June 28, 2015 Patricia Mandt Hunter passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 28, 2015.

A native of Birmingham, Alabama, she earned a Bachelor of Science from the University of Minnesota, where she was president of Alpha Omicron Pi sorority. Patricia was a lifelong Christian Scientist and member of the First Church of Christ Scientist of Boston, Massachusetts.

She was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 61 years, Charles Morris Hunter, her sister Valerie Mandt Baugh of Albany, Georgia, and her dear friend Dr. Jim Baumann of Paris, Illinois.

Patricia was a member of the Mountain Brook, Alabama Garden Club, where she served as President. She was also a flower show judge, an avid bridge player, and was in many dance clubs.

Survivors include her children Page Patrick of Paris, Illinois, Brad Hunter (Andrea) of Roswell, Georgia and Leslie Hudson (Ed) of Albany, Georgia. Grandchildren include Greg Schuler (Frances), Hunter Smith (Shelby), Page Wiseman (Daniel), Erica Madsen (Brian), Haley Blankenship (Matt) and Malory Atkinson (Cory). Great Grandchildren include Murray Smith, Eva Smith and Bethany Madsen.

Patricia believed in the power of prayer and was an inspiration to all who knew her for her faith, courage, kindness, beauty, love of family and her positive outlook on life.

According to Patricia's wishes, a private family memorial service will be held at a later date.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

+2016, Birmingham, Jefferson Co., AL, Obituary

Published in The Birmingham News on June 5, 2016

Mary Ann Prince Blankenship, born to James Preston & Josephine Effie (Hearn) Prince; went to be with her Lord and Savior on Thursday June 2, 2016.

Mary Ann graduated from West End High (Birmingham) in 1950. Mary Ann attended both Auburn University & the University of Alabama. Mary Ann worked as a legal secretary & later as the executive secretary to the V. P. of promotion & marketing for the Birmingham News. Mary Ann's hobbies included: Cahaba Heights Garden Club, sewing, ceramics, cooking, needlework & taking care of her pets.

Mary Ann was preceded in death by her parents & sister Bettye Prince.

Mary Ann is survived by her loving husband William Rush Blankenship (Bill), daughter Karen Ann Blankenship, sons William Rush Blankenship Jr. (Nora), Brian Preston Blankenship (Patsy); several grandchildren & great grandchildren. Sister Marilyn Jo Moore. Special thanks to Rosalind Johnson for her loving care.

Family will receive friends on Monday, June 6, 2016 from 10am to 11am at Elmwood Chapel Funeral Home with a Celebration of life to follow at 11am. Burial at Elmwood Cemetery.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

+2016, Birmingham, Jefferson Co., AL, Death

http://obits.dignitymemorial.com/dignity-memorial/obituary.aspx?n=Joy-Blankenship&lc=4396&pid=180624344&mid=7003158

In Memory of - Joy Ann Blankenship - November 26, 1934 - July 9, 2016.

Arrangements under the direction of Ridout's Trussville Chapel, Birmingham, AL.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

Joy Ann Blankenship – b.26Nov1934 - Birmingham, AL: https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:KP49-Z6K

Relatives - Robert Othello Blankenship.

2017, Birmingham, Jefferson Co., AL, Obituary

Birmingham News (AL) - June 28, 2017

Robert Carlton Bruner, Sr, (Carl), born May 20, 1924 to Anita and Earl Bruner, died June 26, 2017.

He was married to Sally Borders Bruner who preceded him in death on June 12, 1999.

His mother Anita was the daughter of W.W. (Bill) Bradbury, a pioneer Birmingham businessman who was a partner in the Birmingham Paint and Glass Company at the turn of the 20th century. His father, Earl, was elected four consecutive times to the Jefferson County Commission and was responsible along with other commissioners, for deeding the old Hillman Hospital to the University of Alabama (B'ham) Medical School. He was additionally responsible for building the new University Hospital in Birmingham. An older infant brother, Billy Lee, also predeceased Carl.

Carl's wife, Sally, was from a pioneer pre-Civil War family in St. Clair County with her great, great grandfather having moved to the Choccolocco area before the War Between the States. Her father, Edwin A. Borders, was prominent in business and politics in Ragland and was mayor of that town for several terms.

Carl was also a direct descendent of the politically powerful 17th century Bradbury family in England, and also the Bradbury's of Salem and Salisbury, Massachusetts. Carl, a WWII veteran, served in the Army from 1943 to 1946 in Western Europe, more specifically in the Huertgen Forest and the Battle of the Bulge, then at SHAEF headquarters in Frankfort. He was also retired USAF. He was always proud to be known as one of the original members of the Apollo Boys Choir, the only performing boys choir of its kind during the Depression He was probably the last surviving member of the original Apollo Choir. He also sang in other choirs during his adult life and was known for a very strong, clear tenor voice.

Additionally, Carl was an accomplished equestrian, enjoying many hours of riding, not only here in the states, but also England and Germany. Other outdoor activities that he enjoyed were fishing, especially fly fishing, and hunting. A loyal salesman for the companies he represented, Carl won a multitude of friends in pharmacy throughout Alabama, having been active from 1950 to 2000. He was a graduate of Auburn University, a member of Sigma Phi Epsilon social fraternity, several campus organizations, Drug Travelers of Alabama, Birmingham and American Rose Societies, Vintage Gunners – Double Gun Society, Society of the Revolution and the 8th Air Force Historical Society.

Carl and his family began attending All Saints Episcopal Church in 1963 after moving to the Homewood area from Georgia. He was active in the Vestry, choir, day school, garden ministry and Saints Alive. Sally and Carl gave freely of their time, talents and resources to All Saints Parish, St. Thomas, Holy Spirit and Trinity Parish (Clanton).

His wife Sally was a loving and generous companion for 46 years and they have three children who survive; Bob Bruner (Suzanne), Eddie Bruner and Susan Bruner Blankenship (Shane). Six grandchildren: Kayleigh Marie Blankenship, C. J. Blankenship Huffaker (Billy), Anthony Payne, Andrew Payne, Cody Bruner, and Dane Bruner. Five great-grandchildren: Paeton Grace Bruner, Amanda McKenzie Bruner, Hartley Dane Bruner, William Case Huffaker and Zoe Jane Huffaker.

Funeral will be supervised by Ridout's Valley Chapel. Visitation will be held Tuesday, June 27, from 5pm until 7pm at Ridout's Valley Chapel in Homewood. Graveside services at Elmwood Cemetery in Birmingham are Wednesday, June 28, at 2pm.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2017, Birmingham, Jefferson Co., AL, Obituary

Birmingham News (AL) - September 27, 2017

Erlene Holcomb Gillentine Redding passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 23, 2017, in Birmingham, Alabama at the age of 93. Erlene was born on April 14, 1924, in Guntersville, Alabama to Jadie and Ruby (Sherrell) Holcomb.

Mrs. Redding was a generous and thoughtful soul who loved her family, friends, and laughter. She got immense joy from teaching children's Sunday School for over 30 years at Ironhill Baptist Church in Acworth, Georgia where she was an active and dedicated member. She was married to Bobby Ray Redding on March 11, 1972, at Harmony Grove Baptist Church in Marietta, GA. and was a devoted wife for 39 years to him before his passing.

She was also preceded in death by her first husband of 20 years, Thurman Gillentine, Sr; her son, Thurman Gillentine, Jr.; sister, Aline Gandy; and her brothers and sister-in-laws, Waylon and Willie Mae Holcomb; T.A. and Tinie Holcomb; and Talmadge and Betty Holcomb.

Left to cherish Erlene's memory are her daughters, Mary (Richard) Criss; Ruby (Don) Perrin; Velma (Willard) McCarty, all of Birmingham; her son, Anthony Redding of Acworth, GA.; her brother, William (Faye) Holcomb of Birmingham, AL.; grandchildren, Donald Perrin of Birmingham, AL.; Caren Blankenship of Birmingham, AL.; Cherry Wiggins of Mobile, AL.; and Shelby Redding of Acworth, GA. Also surviving her are her 14 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; and numerous nieces and nephews.

A celebration of her life service will be held on Wednesday, September 27, 2017, at 2:00 p.m. at Ridout's Elmwood Chapel. A committal service will follow at Elmwood Cemetery.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

+2017, Birmingham, Jefferson Co., AL, Obituary

The Orlando Sentinel, (FL) - November 16, 2017

Thomas (Tom) Majors, Jr., After 92 beautiful love-filled years, Tom left his earthly home on November 12, 2017 in Birmingham, AL to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Tom was born in Memphis, TN on May 26, 1925 to Thomas B. Majors, Sr. and Vivian Valera Wilson Majors.

Tom proudly served his country as an Air Force pilot in WWII flying both B25's and P38's. On his return from service he married his high school sweetheart Edna Frances Dupree Majors. They were married 71 years at the time of his death. Tom and his wife, Edna, raised their three children in Memphis, TN. In their mid-70's, they moved to Westminster Village in Blytheville, AR near their daughter and son-in-law, Becky and Bob Ramey. In 2016, Tom and Edna moved to their own beautiful apartment in the home of their son and daughter-in-law, Tom and Nancy Majors in Birmingham, AL. Tom's work career was in the construction industry and he was an influential, award winning road builder during the height of creating our country's expressway system. Tom loved talking to people and never met a stranger. He was known for his generosity and for singing "Georgia on My Mind" while delivering hot lunches for Meals on Wheels, working in the community garden or his yard, enjoying time at his Mississippi farm, playing with Angie and Linda in Florida and working in his wood workshop.

He was preceded in death by his parents, his two sisters, Becky and Floy, and his brother, Bob.

Tom leaves behind his wife Edna and their three children, Becky Ramey (Bob), Angie Majors (Linda) and Tom Majors (Nancy). His legacy includes six grandchildren Angela Mahan (Alan), Drew Ramey (Julia), Tommy Majors (Kristen), Art Majors (Abbye), Tim Majors (Kriztel) and John Michael Majors. Tom loved his six great-grandchildren Zack Mahan, Maggie Mahan, Jacob Blankenship, Crafton Blankenship, Lake Ramey and Noah Ramey. He will be missed by a host of nieces and nephews.

The Tom Majors Fund at The Studios of Key West was recently established in honor and recognition of Tom Majors, a builder of things large and small, by Angie Majors and Linda Downs. This fund was created to attract and establish world class artists in Key West making work wholly or in part from wood.

A private memorial service will be held for Tom in Birmingham, AL on November 20, 2017.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

+2015, Homewood, Jefferson Co., AL, Obituary

Published in The Birmingham News from Apr. 7 to Apr. 10, 2015

Barry Neil Blankenship, Jr., of Homewood passed away April 4, 2015. He was an avid runner and was a member of the Birmingham Track Club and Loved Alabama football.

Barry is survived by his parents B. Neil Blankenship, Sr. and Arlene Blankenship, his son Barry "Bear" Winfield Blankenship; his fiance Laura Locasuo Maloy, his sister Donna Bryant, his nephews and beloved dogs Spot and Roscoe Carson.

A Celebration of Barry's life will be held on Sunday, April 12, 2015 at Ridout's Valley Chapel at 6:00 p.m.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

+2016, Homewood, Jefferson Co., AL, Obituary

http://obits.dignitymemorial.com/dignity-memorial/obituary.aspx?n=Arlene-Blankenship&lc=4397&pid=181717422&mid=7111730

In Memory of, Arlene H. Blankenship, November 22, 1935 - September 30, 2016

Arrangements under the direction of Ridout's Valley Chapel, Homewood, AL.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

Mary Arlene Blankenship – b.22Nov1935 - Birmingham, AL: https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:KLRQ-8N8

Relatives - Arlene H. Blankenship, Donna L. Blankenship. [m. Barry Neil Blankenship]

+2016, Homewood, Jefferson Co., AL, Obituary

Published in The Birmingham News on Oct. 9, 2016

Mary Arlene Hicks Blankenship - Nov. 22, 1935 to Sept. 30, 2016.

Arlene, age 80 of Homewood, passed away on Friday, September 30th.

She was predeceased by her parents, Francis Leroy Hicks and Mary Catherine Johnston Hicks, and her son, Barry Neil Blankenship Jr.

Arlene is survived by her daughter Donna Blankenship Bryant, three grandsons, Paul Richard Bryant Jr. (Kameron), Christopher Luke Bryant, and Barry Winfield Blankenship and three great grandchildren, Tanner Brayden Calma, Abigail Rose Wallace-Bryant, and Slade Wilson Bryant.

Her homecoming celebration will be Tuesday, October 11 from 4:00 - 6:00 at Ridout's Valley Chapel in Homewood.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

+2018, Homewood, Jefferson Co., AL, Obituary

http://obits.dignitymemorial.com/dignity-memorial/obituary.aspx?n=Barry-Blankenship&lc=4397&pid=187849033&mid=7724370

In Memory of Barry Winfield Blankenship, August 22, 1990 - January 13, 2018

Arrangements under the direction of Ridout's Valley Chapel, Homewood, AL.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

+2015, Hoover, Jefferson Co., AL, Obituary

Published in The Birmingham News from Jan. 27 to Jan. 28, 2015

Frank "Buddy" "Mac" Harold McDowell, 84, died on Friday, January 23, 2015 at Shelby Baptist Hospital, [Alabaster, Shelby Co., AL]. Mr. McDowell, a resident of Hoover for 52 years, was born in Hopewell, AL to James Coleman and Ethel Eunice Seales McDowell on June 1, 1930.

He was the youngest of six children and survived them all. He graduated from McAdory High School in 1948. After high school, he entered the U.S. Navy and served overseas during the Korean War. After his honorable discharge, he worked his entire career in management for Western Electric and AT&T for 36 years, and retired in 1988.

Frank was married to Dorothy "Dot" Jean Blankenship for 50 years, who, unfortunately, died in 2013.

He is survived by his son Michael H., his son-in-law David Albritton, as well as his many beloved nieces, nephews, grand-nieces and nephews, neighbors and friends.

His family will be hosting a remembrance of Buddy at his home in Hoover on Thursday from 4-7PM.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2017, Hoover, Jefferson Co., AL, Obituary

Birmingham News (AL) - June 21, 2017

Edna Reeder Hankins of Hoover was a breast cancer survivor and had been battling Parkinson's disease several years when she passed away Sunday, June 18, 2017 surrounded by her loved ones. Edna was born February 11, 1936 in Greenbrier, TN.

She graduated from Greenbrier High School in 1954. Edna and Bob united in marriage in 1954 and were happily married for 63 years. She was a school executive assistant for Stone Mtn Georgia, Memphis Tennessee, and Jefferson County School systems as well as the Hoover system where she retired. Edna was a member of Lakeside Baptist Church. She was also a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother.

Mrs. Hankins is preceded in death by her infant son, Mark Ellis Hankins; parents, James C. Reeder and Edna Cole Reeder; sister, Shirley R. Durham; and brother, Milton Reeder.

She is survived by her husband Robert Louis Hankins; daughters, Wanda Kay Horst and Rene' Hankins Burke (John). She is also survived by 3 grandchildren, Jennifer Lynn Blankenship (Joseph), Brittany Burke Alexander (Michael), and Andrew Lenn Burke with 4 great-grandchildren, Colin Paul Blankenship, Cole Louis Blankenship, Abigail Mai Alexander, and Emily Reeder Alexander. In addition she is survived by siblings, Mildred Warren, James R Reeder, and Jenny Hackney.

Funeral services will be Wednesday, June 21, 2017 at 12:00 P.M. at Ridout's Southern Heritage Funeral Home, with burial in Southern Heritage Cemetery. T

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

+2015, Hueytown, Jefferson Co., AL, Obituary

Published in The Birmingham News from Feb. 26 to Feb. 27, 2015

James Luther Parsons, born October 18, 1920, left for his Heavenly Home on February 24, 2015. World War II Veteran, Ex-POW.

He was preceded in death by his parents, O. R. and Mollie Parsons; brothers Terrell Parsons, Floyd Parsons, and Don Parsons; sisters Hattie Parsons Justice, Thelma Parsons Bean, and Louise Parsons Blankenship and his great-granddaughter Brooklyn Danielle Powell.

Survived by his wife of 72 plus years, Lois Delilah "Tiny" Meeks Parsons, son James Michael "Jim/Mickey" Parsons (Connie); daughters Delilah Parsons McPherson; Mollie Parsons Peoples (Donald), and Janet Parsons Foster (Jeff). Grandchildren Richard Parsons (Terry); Tami Powell; Kim Hyde; Christy Murphree; Wayne Peoples (Crystal); Jonathan Irvin; J.D. Foster (Ashley); and Britney Ledbetter (Johnny), thirteen great-grandchildren, and a host of nieces and nephews all who loved and adored him dearly.

He was a wonderful and faithful Christian man, husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend to everyone he knew. He served his family, church, and his country in the most honorable way. He was one of the most compassionate people you would every meet, always unconditionally loving and helpful to all of his family in any situation. He loved to garden, work in his yard, wood-working, and fishing.

The funeral service will be Saturday, February 28, 2015 at 10:30 AM at the Peoples Chapel Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Adger Cemetery.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2016, Hueytown, Jefferson Co., AL, Obituary

Published in The Birmingham News on Apr. 6, 2016

Gwendolyn Murdock Collins, of Hueytown, AL, Passed away on Sunday, April 3, 2016 at the age of 76.

She is preceded in death by her husband of 58 years, Cody Collins. Also predeceased by her parents and her great grandson; William Andrew Dunkling.

Survivors include, her daughters; Vicki Blankenship (Glen), Virni Dunkling (Derrill) and Valri C. Points. She is also survived by 7 grandchildren, 8 great grandchildren and 2 great great grandchildren.

The family will welcome friends for a time of visitation on Thursday, April 7 from 12:00 until 1:00 P.M. with the funeral beginning at 1:00. These services will be held at Patterson-Forest Grove Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Oakland Cemetery. Bro. Bruce Hudson officiating.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2016, Kimberly, Jefferson Co., AL, Funeral

Published in The Birmingham News from Jan. 21 to Jan. 22, 2016

Derick Blankenship (1964 - 2016), Age 51, of Kimberly, AL passed away. He was a devoted brother, father, and grandfather that loved life.

Services will be held Friday night which is Family Night from 6pm to 8pm following the funeral service on Sat., January 23rd at 11am at Mt. Zion Church, 699 Johnson Road Kimberly, AL 35091 Burial will follow at Warrior Cemetery.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2016, Leeds, Jefferson Co., AL, Obituary

http://obits.dignitymemorial.com/dignity-memorial/obituary.aspx?n=Sylvia-Lee&lc=7901&pid=180732508&mid=7016845

Sylvia Diane Blankenship Lee, age 71 [1945] of Leeds, AL passed away July 19, 2016.

Mrs. Lee is survived by her nephews, James Ronald Blankenship Jr., Carl Blankenship Jr.,

Michael Glen Blankenship and Toby Lee Blankenship.

Arrangements under the direction of Kilgroe Funeral Home, Leeds, AL

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

Sylvia D Lee – b.01Sep1946 – Leeds, AL: https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:2MB8-RPM

2017, Leeds, Jefferson Co., AL, Obituary

The Anniston Star, (AL) - October 17, 2017

Jerry Otis Cryder, 55, of Leeds, Alabama, passed away on Friday, October 13 due to complications from a motor vehicle accident earlier this year. Jerry was born in Newport News, Virginia on June 9, 1962. He graduated from Huffman High School in Birmingham.

Jerry was married to Tammy LePrell on February 11, 1996. They were married 21 years. Jerry worked in the Maintenance Department for Buffalo Rock in Birmingham. He enjoyed University of Alabama football, fishing, woodworking, and watching movies.

Jerry is preceded in death by his father Warren "Jerry" Cryder, birth mother Janet Merle Freeman Cryder, brother Terrence Cryder, and grandparents.

Jerry is survived by his wife Tammy LePrell Cryder; his daughter Heather Leighann Cryder; step daughters Donna LePrell and Brandy Watkins; step grandchildren Andrew Watkins, Madison Blankenship, and Jonathan Blankenship; mother Isabelle Cryder; and sister Bethany Cryder.

Funeral arrangements are being handled by Jefferson Memorial Funeral Home in Trussville.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2015, McCalla, Jefferson Co., AL, Obituary

Published in The Birmingham News from Mar. 2 to Mar. 4, 2015

Mark Fowler, age 58, of McCalla, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, February 27, 2015. He was employed with US Steel for 36 years and was also the owner of Mark's Lawn Irrigation. Mark loved nature and was also a cattle farmer.

He was preceded in death by his father, Carlis Junior Fowler and his brothers, James "Butch" and Robert Fowler.

Mark is survived by his wife of 36 years, Amy Elaine Fowler; mother, Betty Blankenship; brothers, Keith and Darryl Fowler (Lisa); sisters, Debbie Thompson (Alan), Rhonda Guy (Terry), Cathy Clayton (Bill) and Regina Sims (Danny); sister-in-laws, Sylinda Hawkins (Gene), Wanda Fowler, Ann Lemond and Cathy Dennis; honorary grandchildren, Fredrick Doriety and Dominick Ranna and a host of nieces, nephews and friends and his beloved furbabies, Glo, Pax, Libby Sue, Dee and Party Marty.

Funeral services will be on Thursday, March 5, 2015 at 3:00 PM at McCalla Memorial Funeral Home with burial to follow in Hickman Chapel Cemetery.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

+2016, McCalla, Jefferson Co., AL, Funeral

http://www.tributes.com/obituary/show/Clara-B.-Blankenship-103860871

Clara B. Blankenship, of McCalla, Alabama, passed away on Monday, August 8, 2016.

She was married to Johnny.

The funeral service will be Wednesday August 10 2016 at 2:00 p.m. at Bessemer Brown Service Funeral Home with burial following at Forest Hill Cemetery.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

+2017, McCalla, Jefferson Co., AL, Obituary

http://www.tributes.com/obituary/show/Fannie-Ruth-Blankenship-104422819

Fannie Ruth Blankenship, March 30, 1941 - January 5, 2017, McCalla, Alabama

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

+2017, McCalla, Jefferson Co., AL, Obituary

Published in The Birmingham News on Apr. 21, 2017

Allen D. Wright, age 69 [Jan. 25, 1948], of McCalla went to his heavenly home on Easter Sunday, April 16, 2017.

He attended Hueytown High School. He was retired from the US Navy with 28 years of service serving during the Vietnam and the Gulf wars and was also retired from US Steel with 35 years of service. He served as President of Lakeview Property Owners Association and Lakeview Country Club. He was the owner of A & J Home builders.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Roy and Eddie Belle Wright.

He is survived by his wife of 49 years, Judi Wright; daughters, Wendy Blankenship (Scott) and Holly Hicks (Jon); son, Allen Dale Wright Jr. (Rebecca); grandchildren, Hunter, Hannah, Kinley, Cade, Warner, Erika and Ava; brothers, Eddie Wright (Mary) and Kenny Wright (Jane); sisters, Ann Bunn (Larry) and Fonda Myers (Skip) and numerous nieces, nephews and extended family.

Funeral service will be on Saturday, April 22, 2017 at 2:00 PM at McCalla Memorial Funeral Home with burial to follow in Highland Memorial Gardens.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

Scott S. Blankenship – b.18Sep1969 - Mc Calla, AL: https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:KPS3-35D

Relatives - Scott Blankenship, Wendy W. Blankenship, Werldy Blankenship.

AKA: Phillip S. Blankenship.

+2016, Mt. Olive, Jefferson Co., AL, Obituary

Published in The Birmingham News on Apr. 27, 2016

Robert Belton "RB" James Jr., passed away on April 24th, 2016 at the age of 95.

RB was a machinist by trade, and served in the Navy during WWII as a machinist. He was a member of the Civitan Club and was a very active member of Beachwood Baptist and Wilsonville First Baptist where he was a deacon. RB loved sports, fishing, and Alabama Football.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Robert Belton Sr. and Mary Alice James; 4 brothers.

He is survived by his wife of 76 years Frankie James; children, Robert (Sandra) James, Mary (Lane) Blankenship, Betty (Steve) Morrison, Michael (Beverly) James; 11 grandchildren; 21 great grandchildren; 1 great great grandchild.

There will be a Celebration of Life service at Southern Heritage Funeral Home on Wednesday the 27th at 1pm with a visitation starting one hour prior. Burial will be at Mt. Olive Cemetery in Mt. Olive, AL.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

+2015, Pinson, Jefferson Co., AL, Obituary

Published in The Birmingham News from Dec. 28 to Dec. 30, 2015

Bettie Silor Blankenship, Aug. 1, 1936 Dec. 27, 2015

Bettie, age 79, of Pinson passed away at her home on December 27, 2015.

She is survived by her husband of 62 years, George Blankenship; her sons, Alan, Steve and Scott Blankenship; daughter-in-law, Karen, grandsons, Brandon, Peter, Luke and Collin Blankenship; granddaughter, Ellie Blankenship; great grandson, Aiden Blankenship; brother, Harold Silor; numerous nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be on Wednesday, December 30, 2015 from 10 to 12 PM at First Baptist Church in Pinson. Services will follow at 12 PM and the burial will be at Jefferson Memorial Gardens East. Rev. David Awtery and Rev. Gary Fisher will be officiating over the services.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

Blankenship, George A. Sr. – b.1935 - Pinson, AL: https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:KP7S-452

Relatives - Bettie S. Blankenship, C. S. Blankenship, Steven H. Blankenship, Sr. George A. Blankenship.

2015, Pleasant Grove, Jefferson Co., AL, Obituary

Published in The Birmingham News from May 4 to May 6, 2015

Trudy Marie Stokes Reed, July 11, 1947 ~ May 2, 2015.

Funeral, Wednesday at 11:00 AM. at Patterson-Forest Grove Funeral Home, Rev. Kevin Higgs will be officiating the services. Burial will be at Highland Memorial Gardens.

Trudy is preceded in death by her parents; Roland and Violet Stokes. Son; Brian Parsons. Brother; Bubba Stokes.

She is survived by her son; Danny Blankenship (BillieJo). Grandsons; Daniel, A.J., Kurt, Damian Blankenship. Granddaughters; Fielisha and Crystal Parsons. Sisters; Jan Looney, Lois Butts and Cheryl Kittle.(All of Bayview AL.)

Trudy was a member of Bayview Assembly of God.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2016, Pleasant Grove, Jefferson Co., AL, Obituary

Published in The Birmingham News from Mar. 1 to Mar. 2, 2016

David R. Howton, age 74, July 8, 1941 - Feb. 29, 2016, of Pleasant Grove passed away on Monday, February 29, 2016.

He was an Army Veteran serving in the Vietnam War.

He was preceded in death by his son, Rodney Howton.

Mr. Howton is survived by his wife, Linda Howton; daughters, Gala Blankenship (Ray) and Tammy Walden; grandchildren, Kayla Nicholas, Auby Walden and Phillip Blankenship; great grandchild, Wyatt Lee Porter; brother, James Howton and sister, Inell Braddock and a host of family and friends.

Graveside service will be on Thursday, March 3, 2016 at 2:00 PM at Pleasant Grove Church Cemetery in Abernant, Alabama.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

+2017, Pleasant Grove, Jefferson Co., AL, Funeral

http://www.tributes.com/obituary/show/Horace-Daniel-Blankenship-104717193

Horace Daniel Blankenship - October 30, 1985 - April 21, 2017 - Pleasant Grove, Alabama

Funeral Services will be at Patterson-Forest Grove Funeral Home on Thursday, April 27, 2017 beginning at 2:00 P.M. The service will be officiated by family and friends. Burial will follow at Village Falls Cemetery.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

+2017, Pleasant Grove, Jefferson Co., AL, Funeral

http://www.pattersonfuneralhomes.com/index.php?page=guestbook/index&show=obituary&id=1591

Horace Daniel Blankenship Jr. Oct.30, 1985 ~ April 21, 2017

Daniel Passed from this life on April 21, 2017 at the age of 31.

He is preceded in death by his grandmother: Trudy Reed and grandfather: Marvin Blankenship. Uncle: "Bubba" Stokes.

Survivors include his parents: Horace Daniel Blankenship Sr. and Billie Jo Patterson Blankenship. Sons: Kurt Daniel Blankenship and Damian Chance Blankenship. Brother: Amos Jordan Blankenship (Nacody Ross). Nephew: Brian Blankenship.

Funeral Services will be at Patterson-Forest Grove Funeral Home on Thursday, April 27, 2017 beginning at 2:00 P.M. The service will be officiated by family and friends. Burial will follow at Village Falls Cemetery.

Horace Danny Blankenship – b.22Dec1967 - Adamsville, AL: https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:KPQS-4F7

Relatives - Billie J. Blankenship, Billie Jo Blankenship, Daniel Blankenship, Edward D. Blankenship, Irene O. Blankenship, Ollie Irene Blankenship.

+2016, Trafford, Jefferson Co., AL, Obituary

Published in The Birmingham News on Nov. 20, 2016

Nora Jean Hughes Sept. 7, 1934 - Nov. 17, 2016 went to be with her Lord and Savior on Thursday November 17 2016 at age 82. She was from Trafford, AL. Formerly of Birmingham, AL.

She was retired from Brookwood Hospital in Birmingham, Alabama where she worked as a floral designer for 11 years.

She is preceded in death by her Husband Gerald W. Hughes, her youngest daughter Emily Hughes Glaze of Birmingham, AL, her Father, Leonard T. Wilson, her mother, Mary Yates Wilson, two sisters, Peggy W. Holley of Alexander City, AL, And Mary W. Blankenship of Town Creek, AL.

She is survived by one Brother, Jack T. Wilson, two sisters Anita W. Crumpton and Barbara Jo Walker all of Alexander City, AL. She is also survived by two Daughters, Julie Sutter of Trafford, AL, and Amy Stival Spurlock of Huntsville, AR, Son-in-law James Alan Spurlock of Huntsville, AR, Eight Grand Children, Brennen Sutter, Jamie Sutter, (Chad) Shelby Stival, Caleb Stival, Jill Stival, Joshua Stival, Jacob Mantooth, Molly Mantooth. Two-Great Grand Children; Scarlett Juniper Stival and Sadie Brooke Robertson. Very special friend Lee, and many other friends, family, Nieces and Nephews.

Graveside Service will be Monday November, 21 at 2 pm at the Ridout's Elmwood Chapel, Mark Dillashaw Directing. Reverend Neal Lacy Officiating. Burial will be at Elmwood Cemetery.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

+2015, Trussville, Jefferson Co., AL, Obituary

Published in The Birmingham News from May 19 to May 20, 2015

Robert O. Taylor (Bob) born August 13, 1923, went home to be with His Lord and Savior on May 19, 2015 at the age of 91.

Robert (Bob) loved his country and served in the United States Navy, Naval Amphibious Force known as MacArthur's Navy in World War II and the Korean Conflict. He retired after 32 years from the United States Postal Service.

He was proceeded in death by his father Hugh and his mother Nancy; brothers Wirt, Gilbert, Ralph and Raymond; sisters Winifred Beard, Eloise Walker and Alora Simpson.

He is survived by his loving wife of 67 years Imogene Loftin Taylor, and his children Terre L. Davis (Bill), Karen W. Barnett (Roger), Bruce Taylor (Kelleigh), Jodie Blankenship; and grandchildren Jason DeRamus, Josh Davis, Taylor Painter, Amber Roys, Carlin Taylor, Ryan Taylor, Carson Taylor, and Daniel Blankenship; and four great grandchildren Grace and Gabriel DeRamus, Zoe Painter and Harper Roys. He also leaves behind many nieces and nephews and other family members.

Funeral service at Ridouts in Trussville, Wednesday May 20, 2015 at 3:00 PM with burial at the Alabama National Cemetery in Montevallo, Alabama on Thursday May 21, 2015 at 12:30 PM.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2015, Trussville, Jefferson Co., AL, Obituary

Published in The Birmingham News from Aug. 13 to Aug. 14, 2015

Mary E. Patterson, Sept. 10, 1920 - Aug. 12, 2015 age 94 of Trussville, passed away Wednesday, August 12, 2015 at her home with her family by her side.

Mary lived most of her life in Kentucky and Indiana before moving to Trussville after her husband, Harrison Patterson of 57 years passed away 21 years ago. She is also preceded in death by her son, Glenn and grandson, Michael Patterson along with her parents, Martin and Elon West Davis and her 9 siblings.

She is survived by her daughters, Nina Tarrance and Pat Blankenship (Carl); grandchildren, Rebecca Buren of MI and Jim Blankenship (Sheryl); great-grandchildren, Lynn and David Buren of MI; along with four great great-grandchildren and other family members in Kentucky and friends in Indiana and Trussville.

She was a member of Trussville's First Baptist Church and will be greatly missed by everyone who knew her.

Her family will receive friends on Saturday, August 15, 2015 from 1-2 PM at Ridout's Trussville Chapel with her service beginning at 2 PM. Burial will follow at Jefferson Memorial Gardens.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

Lamar

+2016, Sulligent, Lamar Co., AL, Obituary

http://www.lowndesfuneralhome.net/?pagetype=obitlink&obit_id=1893463

Randall Wayne Reed-Wood, 44, of Sulligent, AL, passed away Tuesday, December 20, 2016, at his residence. He was born July 28, 1972, to James and Phyllis Robison Wood in Amory, MS.

Mr. Reed-Wood was self-employed and attended the First Church of Nazarene, Sulligent, AL. Mr. Reed-Wood was an avid race fan and motorcycle enthusiast.

He was preceded in death by a grandchild.

Mr. Reed-Wood is survived by his parents-Billy (Phyllis)Wood, Columbus, MS; son-Cole Bruce, Caledonia, MS; daughter-Marissia Reed-Wood; brothers-James (Gina) Reed-Wood, Eupora, MS and David (Sarah) Reed-Wood, Columbus, MS; sister-Paige (Dwayne) Blankenship, Columbus, MS; and 2 grandchildren.

A Memorial Service will be Friday, December 23, 2016, at 5:00 PM in the Lowndes Funeral Home Chapel, Columbus, MS.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

Lauderdale

+2017, Killen, Lauderdale Co., AL, Obituary

Times Daily (Florence, AL) - November 1, 2017

Penelope V. Blankenship, 54 [1963], Killen, passed away Monday, Oct. 30, 2017, at ECM, [Florence, Lauderdale Co., AL].

She was preceded in death by her father, William Blankenship.

She is survived by her mother, Penelope M. Blankenship; sister, Isabella Coffell (Keith); nephews, A J Herston (Erin) and Robert Herston (Ariele); niece, Leighann Coffell; great-nieces, Caroline and Madalyn; and great-nephew, Raylan.

A private memorial service will be held at a later date.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

William E. Blankenship – b.10Sep1942 – Florence, AL: https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:KPHG-D3S

Relatives - Belle B. Blankenship, Isabella B. Blankenship, Penelope M. Blankenship, Penelope V. Blankenship, Sara J. Blankenship.

+2015, Rogersville, Lauderdale Co., AL, Obituary

Published in Florence Times Daily on Jan. 18, 2015

David Grisham, 61, of Rogersville, died Saturday, Jan. 17, 2015, at his residence.

Visitation will be noon-2 p.m. Monday at Rogersville Funeral Home. Funeral service will follow immediately in the chapel, with Bill Lyons officiating. Burial will be in Harvey Cemetery. Cousins will serve as pallbearers.

David was preceded in death by his brother, Dennis Grisham; sister, Brenda Griffin; and step father, Clellon Blankenship.

He is survived by his sons, Mike and Charlie Jenkins; mother, Christine Blankenship; brother, Jerry (Tina) Grisham; sister, Diana (Floyd) Glass; brother-in-law, Wayne Griffin; special friend, Hazel Hamm; and a host of nieces and nephews.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

+2016, Rogersville, Lauderdale Co., AL, Obituary

Times Daily (Florence, AL) - June 23, 2016

Diana Jean Glass, 65, died Monday [June 20, 2016] at Huntsville Hospital, [Madison Co., AL]. She was born June 11, 1951, in Lauderdale County.

Mrs. Glass was a retired seamstress. She was a member of the church of Christ.

Mrs. Glass was preceded in death by son, Darren Glass; sister, Brenda Griffin; brothers, David Grisham and Dennis Grisham; and stepfather, Clellon Blankenship.

Survivors are husband, Floyd Glass Jr., of Rogersville; daughter, Krista Glass Shaffer, of Rogersville; brother-in-law, Aaron Glass (Holly), of Rogersville; granddaughters, Randi Glass and Makenna Shaffer; mother, Christine Blankenship, of Rogersville; brother, Jerry Grisham, of Elkmont; and nieces and nephews.

Services will be 11 a.m. today at Spry Funeral Home Chapel with Alex Bayes officiating. Burial is in Wallace Cemetery in Rogersville. Pallbearers are Charles Gautney, Jacob Gautney, James Gautney, Wendall Hammond, Jimmy Shaffer, Terry Griffin, Scotty Johns, Johnny Crawford, Jeremy Grisham, Michael Almond, and Josh Hammond. Honorary pallbearer will be Jeff Griffin.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2016, Rogersville, Lauderdale Co., AL, Obituary

Times Daily (Florence, AL) - September 1, 2016

Kenneth E. Hammond, 82, passed away Tuesday, Aug. 30, 2016, at ECM Hospital, [Florence, Lauderdale Co., AL].

He was a member of Laborers Local No. 366, Sheffield, Alabama, and a farmer. As owner of Hammond Flea Market, Mr. Hammond would plant a large, giveaway garden every year. He was a very giving landlord to many of his tenants.

Mr. Hammond was preceded in death by his parents, Jasper and Irene Hammond, and sister, Doris Arnold.

He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Gerlean Hammond; children, Linda (Ron) Whitehurst, Wendell (Amy) Hammond, Nancy (Patrick) Sartain, and Kaye Hammond; 12 grandchildren; ten great-grandchildren; brother, Edgar (Jimmie) Hammond; sister, Betty (Rayburn) Scott; sister-in-law, Christine Blankenship; special caregiver, Diane Mosley; numerous nieces and nephews; and a host of friends.

Visitation will be Saturday, Sept. 3, 2016, from noon-3 p.m. at Rogersville Funeral Home.

Funeral services will be Saturday, 3 p.m. Sept. 3, 2016, at Rogersville Funeral Home chapel with Windell Gann and Larry Wilson officiating. Burial will be in Civitan Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Joshua Hammond, Jasper Hammond, Spencer Sartain, Slade Sartain, Jason McKelvey, Kenny McKelvey; honorary, Larry Weathers.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

Lawrence

+2015, Moulton, Lawrence Co., AL, Obituary

The Decatur Daily, (AL) Date: February 17, 2015

Funeral for Clara Mae Yarbrough, 81, of Moulton will be Wednesday, February 18, 2015, at 11 a.m. at Elliott Funeral Home. Burial will be in Smyrna Cemetery.

Mrs. Yarbrough died Sunday, February 15, 2015. She was born February 5, 1934, in Moulton to Elbert and Ethel Blankenship.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Billy L. Yarbrough; one son, Jeff Yarbrough; and three sisters, Gladys Luallen, Agnes Dutton and Classie Lee Jones.

Survivors include one son, Jerry Yarbrough (Katie); six grandchildren, Justin Yarbrough (Heather), Heather Todd (Jake), Cody Yarbrough, Chris Calhoun (Tonya), Adam Calhoun (Monica) and Josh Calhoun (Kayla); 10 great-grandchildren; one brother, Starlin Blankenship; and one sister, Christine Powers (Cody).

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

+2015, Moulton, Lawrence Co., AL, Obituary

The Decatur Daily, (AL) Date: March 26, 2015

Hillard Blankenship, 75, died March 25, 2015.

Lawrence Funeral Home will announce arrangements.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

+2015, Moulton, Lawrence Co., AL Obituary

The Decatur Daily, (AL) Date: March 27, 2015

Funeral for Hillard Franklin Blankenship, 75, of Moulton will be today, March 27, 2015, at 2 p.m. at Lawrence Funeral Home with Stanley Johnson, Darrell Thompson and Andy Hutto officiating. Burial will be in Moulton Memory Gardens. Pallbearers will be Stevie Potter, Barry Colburn, Chad Terry, Jamie Way, Shannon Sandlin, Ty Blankenship, Hayden Blankenship, Trent Morris and Hunter Frost.

Mr. Blankenship, who died Wednesday, March 25, 2015, at his residence, was born February 15, 1940, in Lawrence County to Ausie Blankenship and Susie Jarrett Blankenship.

He retired as a press operator for Wolverine and was a member of Hillsboro Heights Church of Christ.

He was preceded in death by his parents; one brother, Willard Blankenship; one sister, Lorene Colburn; and brothers-in-law, A.J. Colburn and Tedd Potter.

Survivors include his wife, Martha Faye Johnson Blankenship; two sons, Jeffrey Blankenship (Beth) and Jay Blankenship (Jessica), both of Moulton; two brothers, Leon Blankenship (Jackie) of Hartselle and Dan Blankenship (Brenda) of Russellville; three sisters, Beatrice Potter (Edison) of Russellville, Jean Potter of Phil Campbell and Faye Carey (Raymon) of Haleyville; sister-in-law, L. G. Blankenship of Russellville; and eight grandchildren, Ty Blankenship, Trent Morris, Hayden Blankenship, Jessica Frost (Hunter), Kade White, Jace Hale, Jazlyn Hale and Jaidah Hale, all of Moulton.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

+2015, Moulton, Lawrence Co., AL, Obituary

The Decatur Daily, (AL) Date: May 27, 2015

Funeral for Kandi Jo Padgett, 42, of Moulton will be Friday, May 29, 2015, at 2 p.m. at Lawrence Funeral Home Chapel with Larry Davis officiating. Visitation will be Thursday from 6 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home. Burial will be in Young Town Cemetery.

Mrs. Padgett died Friday, May 22, 2015, at Decatur Morgan Hospital. She was born May 13, 1973, in Morgan County to Granville Lee Cagle and Dorothy Nell Blankenship Cagle.

Kandi was a member of Owen Chapel Baptist Church.

She was preceded in death by her mother.

Survivors include her husband, Shawn Padgett; two sons, Zachary Padgett and Cade Padgett, both of Moulton; one daughter, Mackenzie Padgett of Moulton; her father, Granville Lee Cagle (Faye) of Athens; and two sisters, Cyndi Smith (Gary) of Russellville and Sandra McKie (Rickie) of Chapin, S.C.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

+2015, Moulton, Lawrence Co., AL, Funeral

The Decatur Daily, (AL) Date: September 3, 2015

Peggy Ann Long Blankenship, 79, died September 2, 2015.

Graveside service will be noon Friday at Moulton Memory Gardens with Lawrence Funeral Home directing.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

+2015, Moulton, Lawrence Co., AL, Obituary

http://www.moultonadvertiser.com/obituaries/article_5e349a7a-5715-11e5-949d-2ba18a27aca7.html

Graveside service for Peggy Ann Long Blankenship was Friday, Sept. 4, 2014, at Moulton Memory Gardens with Lawrence Funeral Home directing. Family and friends were pallbearers.

Mrs. Blankenship died Wednesday, Sept. 2, at Decatur Morgan Hospital. She was born July 3, 1936, in Lawrence County to Fred Marshall Long and Katie Ezella Murphree Long.

Mrs. Blankenship was retired from production at Prestolite.

Survivors include one son, Greg McGill of Moulton; two daughters, Belinda Kaye Emerson and Priscilla Ann Proctor, both of Moulton; one brother, William Long of Moulton; four grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.

2015, Moulton, Lawrence Co., AL, Death

The Decatur Daily, (AL) Date: September 9, 2015

James Thomas "Clifford" Blankenship, 86 [1929], died Sept. 8, 2015.

Lawrence Funeral Home will announce arrangements.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

+2015, Moulton, Lawrence Co., AL, Obituary

The Decatur Daily, (AL) Date: September 21, 2015

Funeral for Joanne Blankenship Weatherwax, 66, of Moulton will be Tuesday, September 22, 2015, at Harmony Baptist Church at 4 p.m. with Rev. Barry Cater and Rev. Wendell Bennett officiating. Burial will be at East Lawrence Memorial Gardens. Pallbearers will be nephews. Honorary pallbearers will be grandchildren.

Mrs. Weatherwax, who died Saturday, September 19, 2015, at Huntsville Hospital [Madison Co., AL], was born September 19, 1949, to Charles Thomas Blankenship and Johnnie Ruth Hughes Blankenship. She was a member of Harmony Baptist Church.

She was preceded in death by her parents and brother, Wayne Blankenship.

Survivors include husband, Roger Weatherwax; sons, Jamie Weatherwax and Patrick (Monica) Weatherwax; brothers, Tommy (Vicki) Blankenship and Bobby (Kim) Blankenship; grandchildren, John Clark, Morgan, Samuel, Garrett, Kate, and Reese Weatherwax; and six nephews.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

+2015, Moulton, Lawrence Co., AL, Obituary

The Decatur Daily, (AL) - November 12, 2015

Funeral for Dorothy Mae Blankenship White, 93, of Moulton will be Friday, Nov. 13, 2015 at 2 p.m. at Lawrence Funeral Home with Ronald Manley officiating. Burial will be in Owen Chapel Church Cemetery in the Youngtown community. Pallbearers will be Steve, Todd and Pasha Page, Riley Wimberley, Kyle Wimberley, Gay White and Ronnie White.

Mrs. White, who died Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2015 at NHC, Moulton, was born Jan. 16, 1922 to William Harvey and Sarah Jane Blankenship.

Mrs. White was a 1943 graduate of Mount Hope High School and attended Florence State Teachers College. She was a former school teacher, homemaker, factory worker and sales clerk at Luther King's Store in Moulton. She was a member of Owen Chapel Baptist Church.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Rubin H. White; son, Charles Dwayne White; her parents; and all her siblings, Price, Marion, Walter, Russell, Flora Dale, Flossie and Lona.

Survivors include her daughter, Jane White Blevins (Jerry); step children, Arnold White and Barbara White Wimberley; grandsons, Steve and Todd Page; step grandchildren, Tim Wimberley (Dawn), Melissa Wimberley Larsen and Matt Blevins (Allison); great-grandchildren, Pasha and Sophie Page; step great-grandchildren, Anna, Katie and Maggie Larsen, Riley and Kyle Wimberley, Katie Beth and Will Blevins.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

+2016, Moulton, Lawrence Co., AL, Obituary

Lawrence Medical Center Advertiser (AL) - August 18, 2016

Mr. Charlie E. Harville, 72, who died Friday, August 12, 2016, at Lawrence Medical Center, was born February 7, 1944, to Fred Harville and Vivian Cantrell Harville.

He enjoyed playing the guitar.

He is preceded in death by his daughter, Teresa Harville; mother, Vivian Cantrell Harville; father, Fred Harville; two brothers, Lee Roy Harville and Curtis Harville; three sisters, Earline Hooper, Florene Harville Blankenship and Fay Hutto.

Survivors include his wife, Nadine Harville; son, Lynn Harville; daughter, Martha Harville Pace (Brandon); sister, Joan Posey; two grandchildren; one great-grandchild.

Funeral service will be Saturday, August 20, 2016, at Parkway Funeral Home, at 2 p.m. with Rev. Wayne Turner officiating. Burial will be in Rutherford Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Stacy Woodard, Brandon Pace, Dewayne Hutto, Logan Newsom, Jamie Hooper and Anthony Morris.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

+2016, Moulton, Lawrence Co., AL, Obituary

The Decatur Daily, (AL) - August 21, 2016

Mr. Carl Mote, 64, of Moulton. died Friday, Aug. 19, 2016, at his residence. He was born Dec. 29, 1951, to Chester Edward Mote and Lona Blankenship.

His parents preceded him in death.

Survivors include his wife, Debra Mote; son, Chad (Kimberly) Mote; daughter, Beth Mote Blevins; brother, Bobby Mote; sister, Glenda Lindley; and three grand- children, Ty Blevins, Layne and Blayne Mote.

Funeral for Carl Mote, 64, of Moulton will be Sunday, Aug. 21, 2016, at 3 p.m. at Parkway Funeral Home with Reverend Greg Compton officiating. Burial will be in East Lawrence Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be from 1 to 3 p.m. at the funeral home. Pallbearers will be Jim Alexander, Eric Knight, Derrick Knight, Andy Byars, Bryan Hood, Scott Curry, Ronald Curry, Josh Byars and Drew Byars

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

+2016, Moulton, Lawrence Co., AL, Obituary

The Decatur Daily, (AL) - December 13, 2016

Mrs. Glendale Anderton, 84, of Moulton, died Monday, Dec. 12, 2016, at Lawrence County Medical Center. She was born March 4, 1932, in Belle Mina to James Earl and Minnie Bell Hopkins.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Tennis Gitch Anderson; Alexa Blankenship, Jamie Ridge and Emma Blankenship; four brothers and three sisters.

Survivors include three daughters, Kaye Ridge and husband, Jim, Jan Anderton and Angie Blankenship and Rickey; grandchildren, Lance Jeffreys and wife, Maggie, Stacie San Soucie and husband, Mike, Meredith Clark and husband, Joshua, Nicholas Ridge and five great-grandchildren.

Funeral will be Wednesday, Dec. 14, 2016, at 2 p.m., at Eliott's Brown-Service Funeral Home with Reverend Terry Settles officiating. Burial will be in Moulton Memory Gardens.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2016, Moulton, Lawrence Co., AL, Obituary

The Decatur Daily, (AL) - December 19, 2016

Debra Lynn Myers Cornelius, 52, of Moulton, passed away Friday, Dec. 16, 2016 at Eliza Coffee Memorial Hospital, [Florence, Lauderdale Co., AL].

She was preceded in death by her husband, Billy Cornelius; her parents, Robert Frank Myers and Inez Kathylin Hill Myers; her son, Dustin Cornelius; daughters, Rebecca Cornelius and Hope Cornelius; and granddaughter, Ashley Cornelius.

Survivors include sons, Jackie Butler Jr. (Tyla), Cory Cornelius, (Kaitlyn Martin), Jeff Cornelius, (Brittnee), Billy Joe Cornelius, (Jennifer); daughters, Amanda Butler, Sandra Jeffreys (Scott); brother, Frankie Myers; sisters, Kathy Myers, Patsy Vess (Wayne), Nancy Blankenship (Joey), Teresa Myers; 21 grandchildren; and nine great- grandchildren.

The funeral service will be at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 20, 2016, in the Lawrence Funeral Home chapel with Mark Wakefield officiating. Burial will be in Enon Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Jeremy Myers, Tim Myers, Chris Cornelius, Tyler Cornelius, Josh Myers, and Jacob Green.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

+2017, Moulton, Lawrence Co., AL, Obituary

The Decatur Daily, (AL) - January 7, 2017

Barbara Nell Blankenship Terry, 71 [1946] years old of Moulton, went home to be with the Lord, Thursday, Jan. 5, 2017 at Huntsville Hospital.

Barbara was a retired postal clerk from the Moulton Post Office and was a member of Moulton Baptist Church. She was a lady that loved her family and grandchildren with her whole heart and dedicated her life to help everyone she came in contact with, her family, her church, her friends and even people she didn't know.

Barbara was preceded in death by her parents, Ensley and Carrie Warren Blankenship; one son, Dale Terry; one sister, Christy Blackwood; and two brothers, Neal Blankenship and Barney Blankenship.

She is survived by her husband, Stencil Ward Terry; one son, Jeffrey Scott Terry and his wife Kara, all of Moulton; two brothers, Donald Blankenship of Town Creek and Densie Ray Blankenship of Tennessee; four sisters, Jewel Key, Charlene Terry, Vonda Patrick, all of Moulton, and Carolyn Tatum of Georgia; one grandson, Lawson Terry and one granddaughter, Scarlett Terry, both of Moulton.

Funeral service will be today, Jan. 7, 2017 at 2 p.m. at Moulton Baptist Church with Brother Jesse Reeder officiating. Burial will be in Moulton Memory Gardens with Lawrence Funeral Home directing. Family and friends will be pallbearers.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

+2017, Moulton, Lawrence Co., AL, Obituary

The Decatur Daily, (AL) - May 18, 2017

Marion Yarbrough, 88, of Moulton passed away Wednesday, May 17, 2017 at Lawrence Medical Center.

A longtime member of Moulton Church of Christ, Marion was preceded in death by her husband, LG Yarbrough; parents, Jefferson and Annie Pearl Calton Biggs; daughter, Judy McAfee; son, Jimmy Yarbrough; grandson, Cody Hatton; and sisters, Catherine and Millaquay.

Survivors include her sons, Dana Yarbrough (Vickie), Mike Yarbrough (Peggy) and Tim Yarbrough (Jean); daughter, Donna Hatton (Hutson); 16 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; one great-great- grandchild; sisters, Mildred Naylor and Billie Jean Blankenship ; and brothers, RA Biggs (Vera) and Tommy Biggs (Donna).

The funeral service will be at 1 p.m. on Saturday, May 20, 2017 at Lawrence Funeral Home with OD Bowling and Calvin Jones officiating. Burial will be in Moulton Memory Gardens. Pallbearers will be her grandchildren.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2017, Moulton, Lawrence Co., AL, Funeral

Moulton Advertiser (AL) - November 2, 2017

Danny Russell, 64, died Thursday, October 26, 2017, at his home.

Mr. Russell was the husband of Annette Blankinship Russell.

Funeral was Saturday, October 28, 2017, at Lawrence Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Landersville Cemetery.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2017, Moulton, Lawrence Co., AL, Obituary

The Decatur Daily, (AL) - October 27, 2017

Danny Russell, 64 [1953], of Moulton passed away Thursday, Oct. 26, 2017 at his home.

Mr. Russell was a member of Oak Grove Baptist Church in Tuscumbia where he served as pastor for several years.

Survivors include his wife, Annette Blankinship Russell; son, Joshua Russell (Katibeth); daughter, Emily Russell; and grandson, Brently Russell, all of Moulton; three brothers and his church family.

The funeral service will be at 2 p.m on Saturday, Oct. 28, 2017 in the Lawrence Funeral Home chapel with R. C. Borden officiating. Burial will be in Landersville Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Harold Blankinship, Matthew Blankinship and the deacons of Oak Grove Baptist Church.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

Sandra Annette Russell – b.03Apr1965 – Moulton, AL: https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:KPHB-PW5

Relatives - Danny Paul Russell

+2016, Mount Hope, Lawrence Co., AL, Obituary

The Decatur Daily, (AL) - June 24, 2016

Wendell Dan "Danny" Blankenship, 73, of Mount Hope passed away on Wednesday, June 22, 2016, at his residence. He was born June 19, 1943.

He was preceded in death by his father, Joseph Blankenship and one brother, Jerry Lee Blankenship.

He is survived by his wife, Sue Blankenship ; children, Laura Walker (Mikey) and Dawn Brown (Patrick); grandchildren, Ashley Walker, Michael Walker, Hunter Brown and Daniel Brown; great-granddaughter, Kolbie Grace Walker; mother, Annie Lou Crumpton; brothers, Willard "Buddy" Blankenship , Anthony Blankenship and Steve Blankenship ; sister, Peggy Chapman; and a host of nieces and nephews.

The funeral service will be Saturday at 2 p.m. in the Lawrence Funeral Home chapel with Pastors Patti Woodruff and Jan McCarver officiating. Burial will be in Mount Hope Methodist Community Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Michael Walker, Hunter Brown, Daniel Brown, Brian Blankenship, Barry Blankenship, Kelly Blankenship and Timmy Blankenship.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

+2015, Town Creek, Lawrence Co., AL, Obituary

The Decatur Daily, (AL) Date: April 30, 2015

Myrtle Sarah Terry of Town Creek, born on February 16, 1924, to Carrie Borden Blankenship and David Blankenship of Mount Hope passed away Tuesday, April 28, 2015.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her late husband, Birdis Terry; her three sisters, Julie, Edith and Reba; her two brothers, Hubert and DC; and one grandson, Gene Terry Jr.

She is survived by one son, Gene Terry of Town Creek and his wife, Donna; five grandchildren, Deanna Little, Felicia Hogan, Vincent Terry, Shane Terry and Jason Terry; 20 great-grandkids and eight great-great-grandkids.

Funeral service will be Friday, May 1, 2015, at 1 p.m. at Union Hill Baptist Church with Don Morris officiating. Burial will be in Union Hill Cemetery.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2015, Town Creek, Lawrence Co., AL, Obituary

The Decatur Daily, (AL) Date: August 22, 2015

Funeral for Willard Burt Parker, 85, of Town Creek will be Sunday, August 23, 2015, at 2 p.m. at Lawrence Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Bertis Ray and Bro. Larry Crumpton officiating. Burial will be in Providence Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Tyler Parker, Andrew Parker, Jared Parker, Riley Parker, Roger Reed and Mike Parker.

Honorary pallbearer will be Monica Parker.

Mr. Parker died Thursday, August 20, 2015, at his residence. He was born February 12, 1930, in Lawrence County to Lewis Parker and Margaret Jeffreys Parker.

Mr. Parker was a member of Providence Baptist Church and a member of Glory Bound Bluegrass Gospel Group. He served with the Air Force during the Korean War in France and Germany. He retired from Reynolds Metal Company after 32 years as a cast house operator.

He was preceded in death by his wives, Shirley Frost Parker and Mary Vernell Bradford Parker; his parents; two brothers, Alton Parker and Curtis Parker; and three sisters, Norene Thornton, Christine Scoggins and Sadie Parker.

Survivors include three sons, Larry Parker (Wanda) of Town Creek, Gary Parker (Micki) of Moulton and Steven Parker of Florence; step daughter, Malissa Martin (Steve) of Mount Hope; brother, Gene Parker (Shelby) of Town Creek; sister, Eloise Martin (Bobby) of Courtland; eight grandchildren, Jared Parker (Emily), Drew Parker (Pam), Tyler Parker, Riley Parker, Monica Parker, Jessica Coan (Keith), Misty Martin and Mandy Blankenship (Tim); three great grandchildren, Saydee Coan, Isabella Parker and Jase Blankenship ; and Air Force buddy, Jim Mahurin, a good friend, Oronogo, MO.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2016, Town Creek, Lawrence Co., AL, Obituary

The Decatur Daily, (AL) - May 3, 2016

Sharmon Samantha Cole, 46, died May 1, 2016.

Her father, William Cole Jr., preceded her in death.

She is survived by her mother, Edna Marie Blankenship Butler.

There will not be a service at this time.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

+2016, Town Creek, Lawrence Co., AL, Obituary

The Decatur Daily, (AL) - June 27, 2016

Katheryne "Kat" Lovett Wilson, 82 [1934], passed away Saturday, June 25, 2016, at ECM in Florence, [Lauderdale Co., AL].

Kat was a member of the Old Liberty Congregational Christian Church.

Kat was preceded in death by her husband, Leon Clayton Wilson; parents, Reedus and Emily Modine Terry Lovett; brothers, Jerry Lovett and Don Lovett; and sisters, Nina Wilson and Peggy Blankenship.

She is survived by her daughter, Linda Bradford (Gary), of Hatton; brother, Mikie Lovett (Joan), and sister, Wanda Bain (Roy), all of Moulton; grandson, Heath Bradford (Dara), and granddaughter, Kesha Weatherby (Joel), all of Hatton; great-grandchildren, Bri Bradford, Alex Bradford, and Gunner Bradford; and a host of nieces and nephews.

The funeral service will be at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, June 28, 2016, at Lawrence Funeral Home with Brother Steve Kelso and Brother Roy Bain officiating. Burial will be in Old Liberty Cemetery. Her nephews will serve as pallbearers.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

+2016, Town Creek, Lawrence Co., AL, Obituary

The Decatur Daily, (AL) - July 23, 2016

Hunter Ray Blankenship, student of University of Alabama in Huntsville, passed from this life Thursday, July 21, 2016 at UAB Hospital in Birmingham, [Jefferson Co., AL]. He was majoring in Atmospheric Science and attended Calvary Baptist Church. Hunter was his Mother's Everything, Her Heart and Soul.

Hunter was preceded in death by his grandfather, Kenneth Ray Blankenship; great-grandparents, Miller and Eula Witt and Arthur and Mary Elizabeth Blankenship.

Hunter is survived by his Mother, Kimberly "Kimbo" Beth Blankenship, Town Creek; his grandmother, Margaret Witt Blankenship, Town Creek; uncle, Lyndon "Lyn" Ray Blankenship and his wife, Shelley Ayers Blankenship, Hunter's aunt; first cousins, Rylan Ayers, Journey Lynn Blankenship and Crimson Raye-Michelle Blankenship; numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.

Visitation for Hunter will be Sunday from 6 to 8 p.m. at Lawrence Funeral Home.

Funeral service will be Monday, July 25, 2016, at 11 a.m. at Calvary Baptist Church. Officiating will be Noel Brooks, Trauma Unit Chaplain at UAB, Brent Gillespie, euology and prayer written by Witt Brown. Interment will be in Witt Family Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Ryan Witt, Ty Smith, Dillon Borden, Nick Benson, Diamonte Ray Gayden, Jonathon Hicks. Honorary pallbearers will be Witt Brown, Parker Witt, Rylan Ayers, 2014 classmates of Hatton High School and his cousins.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

Lee

2017, Auburn, Lee Co., AL, Obituary

Opelika-Auburn News (AL) - May 21, 2017

Thomas McDonald Eden, Jr, September 6, 1927 May 15, 2017 (89), peacefully went to be with the Lord while at Bethany House in Auburn surrounded by his children and grandchildren.

Tom Eden is a 1950 graduate of Alabama Polytechnic Institute in Auburn and received his Bachelor of Science Degree in Ornamental Horticulture with a specialty in Landscape Design. His early childhood was spent in Nashville, Tennessee where he was a member of the Junior Army ROTC program, a cheerleader and graduated from West End High School in 1945. He was then drafted during World War II into the United States Navy at age 17 and was immediately sent to San Diego, California, for the Navy Boot Camp. After serving the Navy aboard ship he was Honorably Discharged and entered college in Auburn, Alabama at A.P.I. (Alabama Polytechnic Institute), now Auburn University. Tom earned many honors at A.P.I. including being President of his Senior Class, President of the SGA Senate, Who's Who in American Colleges and Universities, and also Head Cheerleader. He was told by T. C. Clark (Dean of Men) that he had been selected to represent A.P.I. as a candidate to compete for the Rhodes Scholarship to attend Oxford University in England. He was later selected for membership in Phi Kappa Phi National Scholastic Honorary Society at Auburn. Tom was selected to be a member of Spades Honorary as one of the Ten Most Outstanding Men on the Auburn campus, and is a life member of the Auburn Alumni Association. Thanks to football captain Arnold Fagan and after going thru a classic all week initiation Tom was inducted into the Auburn Athletic "A" Club. Upon graduation from A.P.I., he was called once again for active duty and served aboard ship during the Korean War as an Officer in the United States Navy. Tom served 23 years on Active and Reserve Duty and Retired Honorably as a Navy Commander.

In December 1950, he married his Sweetheart Carolyn Pleasants and they were blessed with a son Tommy (wife Sandra), daughter Eve (husband Randy) and a son Steve (wife Lynn) and later on were blessed with nine grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. During his active years, Tom was a teacher in the A.P.I. Horticulture Department and then taught Landscape Design on the Alabama Educational Television Network for over 13 years. Tom and his family were members of Immanuel Baptist Church in Nashville, Tennessee where his mother GRACE Brown Eden played the piano and also played the organ for the Church Service. At age 13 while sitting next to his grandmother "Birdie Brown" he went up front and joined the church. After Tom returned from the Korean War, he and his family joined the First Baptist Church in Montgomery, Alabama where he served as a deacon and also as a teacher for the Men's Bible Class. In 1953, Tom was asked to be an Advisor (and again 2000-2005) for his SAE (Sigma Alpha Epsilon) Fraternity. It was decided by the SAE House Corporation to build a new Fraternity House so five acres of land was purchased on West Magnolia Ave. in 1955, and the present SAE Fraternity House was built in 1957 In 2010, the SAE Brothers honored Tom Eden for his efforts by dedicating their Dining area with Thomas M. Eden, Jr. Spelled out on the wall and appropriate pictures and plaque in the Trophy Case. In the 1960's, Tom and one of his lifelong friends, Lee Cannon, hosted an Educational Television show in Auburn and Tom's show was called "Time to Grow." In 1968, Tom was the founder with Constitution and By-Laws for the Au War Eagle Girls & Plainsmen. In 1969, Tom was asked by the Textile Industry in Alabama to serve as their Executive Vice President and Lobbyist in the Alabama Legislature which he did for 16 years, and he also served as President of the Alabama Council of Association Executives. In Montgomery, he served as President of the Montgomery Lions Club with over 350 members and also served as the Club's Chairman of the International Youth Committee for 15 years. In Auburn, Tom served as President of the Auburn Beautification Council and also served as Secretary-Treasurer of the Auburn Lions Club. He was Scoutmaster of Troop 30 for five years in Auburn, Alabama with 53 Scouts and where 23 Scouts attained the rank of Eagle Scout (his two sons, Tommy and Steve are Eagle Scouts and also his nephew, Terry Wilson along with his grandsons Drew, Luke and Chandler Eden). One of his Alumni Scouts in Troop 30 U.S. Navy Admiral Bill Goodwin, was honored by being named the first Commanding Officer of the USS Ronald Reagan Aircraft Carrier with over 6,000 men on board. Tom went through the Scouting Wood Badge course, received the Order of the Arrow Emblem, and while serving on the Scout Council Board of Directors he was honored with the Silver Beaver Award. Tom was also selected for membership in the National Association of Baptists for Scouting. Tom coached Little League Baseball for 5 years and served on the Auburn Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors for 5 years and was a 1984 Charter Member of the Auburn University Research Board of Directors for over 26 years. Tom was mentor to an Auburn University student who in 2011 was elected to the U.S. House of Representatives - Congressman Dennis Ross from the State of Florida. In 1984, Tom and his wife, Carolyn and sons, Steve and Tommy Eden along with nephew, Terry Wilson started a new business in Auburn and named it "The Garden of Eden Nursery and Garden Center." The business changed its name to "The Garden of Eden Services" and the Eden Family business has been in operation for over 30 years. Tom and his wife, Carolyn (deceased) were married for 45 years and were formerly members of the First Baptist Church in Auburn. Tom was most recently a member of the Farmville Baptist Church in Auburn where he was a past member of the Choir and a past Deacon. His Farmville family was a great encouragement On May 26, 2014, Memorial Day, Commander (Ret) Tom Eden received The Distinguished Veterans Award for the City of Auburn from the Mayor of Auburn Bill Ham. Over 400 people attended this special breakfast at the Auburn University Hotel in Auburn and enjoyed his "Tug Boat Tom" saga. But most of all, Tom had the gift of encouragement that he shared with all he met and loved. As Paul commanded the Christians in Thessalonica "Therefore encourage one another and build each other up just as in fact you are doing" 1 Thessalonians 5:11.

Tom was predeceased by his wife, Carolyn Pleasants Eden of Covington, TN; his sister, Grace Eden of Panama City, FL; and his parents, Tom Eden, Sr. (Pappy) and Grace Eden of Nashville, TN.

He is survived by his sons, Tommy (Sandra) and Steve (Lynn); daughter, Eve Golden (Randy); grandchildren, Drew Eden (Ashley), Luke Eden (Samantha), Stephanie Roberti (Blake), Sherry Newkirk (Jeremi), Phillip Golden (Kristin), Ashley Lovato (Brandon), Chandler, Victoria and Steven Eden; great-grandchildren, Leland Golden, Jaide Elizabeth and Adalynn Grace Newkirk; nieces, Trudie Holtzendorf, and Diane Adair (Steve); nephew, Terry Wilson (Jennifer) and their children and grandchildren; sister-in-law, Peggy Blankenship; niece, Leslie Jones (Doug) and their sons; brother and sister-in-law, Mrs. Wilber Pleasants (Wilber deceased) and their children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.

Services will be held at Auburn First Baptist Church on Wednesday, May 24, 2017 at 11:00 a.m. with burial at Ft. Mitchell Cemetery for family only at a later date.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

+2017, Auburn, Lee Co., AL, Obituary

Opelika-Auburn News (AL) - December 21, 2017

Dr. Carl Alvin Reaves, a lifelong resident of Auburn, passed away on the morning of December 19, 2017. He was born on May 9, 1922 to Howard and Clara Belle (Driskell) Reaves and was the only boy of 8 children.

Carl served in World War II in the US Army from 1943-1946 in the South Pacific where he constructed roads, airstrips and bridges. He obtained the rank of Technician 4. Carl received a Bachelor's and PhD degree from Auburn University (1948 & 1965) and a Master's degree from the University of Missouri in 1952. Carl chose Agricultural Engineering for his profession. He conducted research at the National Tillage Machinery Laboratory of the US Department of Agriculture at Auburn University where he received many awards, such as the national John Deere Award. Carl served many years as deacon at Auburn First Baptist and as the Chairman of the deacons he took part in organizing a mission church at Lakeview Baptist, where he and his family were charter families.

After retirement, Carl worked for three years in Egypt for the United States government educating Egyptian agricultural students on the mechanization of agriculture and how to get better crop yields. Upon returning to Alabama, he volunteered at the East Alabama Medical Center for several years and enjoyed working with the patients. Carl's life can be summarized as one who was patient, loving, kind and selfless at all times, and under all circumstances. He loved nothing more than his family and fishing. He gave of himself totally and without question. He will be missed by his extended family and by all of those he has touched over the years.

Carl was preceded in death by his parents, Howard and Clara Belle Reaves; his first wife, Kathryn Andrews Reaves; his daughter, Chris Reaves Ragsdale and six sisters - Minnie Mae, Jennette, Irene, Flora Belle, Eunice, and Claudia.

Carl is survived by his wife, Emma Jean Jones Reaves; his sister, Clara Reaves Prater and his children, Brenda Reaves Blankenship, Betsy Jones Hindman, Rick Jones and Rusty Jones. Carl is also survived by 11 grandchildren, 15 great grandchildren and 1 great-great granddaughter, plus numerous nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m. Friday, December 22, 2017 at Jeffcoat-Trant Funeral Home with Dr. Tripp Martin officiating.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2016, Opelika, Lee Co., AL, Obituary

Opelika-Auburn News (AL) - July 24, 2016

Johnny Wayne Welcher, Sr. of Opelika, Alabama was born in Tallapoosa County, Alabama on August, 4, 1943 and passed away on July 22, 2016 at his home in Opelika, Alabama. He was 72 years of age. He was the son to the late Eugene and Mary Emma Welcher.

He is preceded in death by one sister, Emma Jean Taylor, and two brothers, Jimmy Welcher and Joey Welcher, as well as two nieces Amanda Williams and Haley Garrett.

He is survived by his children Johnny W. Welcher Jr. (Joanne), James "Peanut" Welcher, Tammy Racine (Mike) and Constance Morgan (Rob). Grandchildren include Kenneth Brown (Amanda), Craig Simmons, Tiffany Blankenship (Joseph), Heather Berry, Ryan Cannon and Dylan Cannon; as well as five great grandchildren, as well as numerous nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be in the Parlor at Frederick-Dean Funeral Home on Sunday, July 24, 2016 from5:00 PM to 7:00 PM.

Funeral Service will be in the Chapel at Frederick-Dean Funeral Home on Monday, July 25, 2016 at 11:00 AM. Interment will follow at Dadeville City Cemetery in Dadeville, Alabama.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2016, Opelika, Lee Co., AL, Obituary

Opelika-Auburn News (AL) - December 14, 2016

Jeanne Marie Johnson, born July 15, 1949 in Detroit, Michigan to Virgil and Betty Stuck. Went to be with the Lord on December 11, 2016 at St. Francis Hospital in Columbus, [Muscogee Co.,] Georgia.

She spent her life caring for others. She retired from Internal Medicine Associates after 35 years service as a nurse for Dr. Park McGehee.

She is survived by her husband Larry Wayne Johnson; sons Victor (Christie) Hale, Cory Highfill, and Shane Highfill; special "daughter" Dorothy Stringfellow; grandchildren Bear (Jessica) Hale, Haley Highfill, Kayla (Chris) James, Cody Hale, Drew Highfill, Jordan Highfill, Jacob Highfill, Quinton Hale, Morgan Hale, Zayden Morgan and Kody Blankenship, Alyssa Jae Bass, and nine great grandchildren; sisters Betty Lee (Lou) Paradise, Patti Demars, Marti Sullivan, and brother William (Rita) Stuck.

A Memorial service will be held in the Chapel at Frederick-Dean Funeral Home on Thursday, December 15, 2016 at 11:30 a.m. with Reverend Mark McCarty officiating. Frederick-Dean Funeral Home is directing.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2016, Smiths Station, Lee Co., AL, Obituary

Published in Columbus Ledger-Enquirer on Jan. 9, 2016

William "Bill" Arthur Ashcraft, 85 years old, passed away January 7, 2016. Mr. Ashcraft was a resident of Smiths Station, AL and was residing at Lakewood Senior Living when he passed. Mr. Ashcraft was born January 12, 1930 in Wetumpka, AL. His parents were Arthur and Birdie May Ashcraft.

He had 3 siblings, Delma Kinney, Eunice Wasden, and JD Ashcraft, all who are now deceased.

On October 16, 1954, Mr. Ashcraft married Charlotte Thompson Ashcraft. Mr. and Mrs. Ashcraft were married 52 years.

Mr. Ashcraft has 3 children: Debbie Ashcraft Mitchell (Rodney Mitchell) of Phenix City, AL, Billy Ashcraft (Mary Ashcraft) of Salem, AL, and Tammy Ashcraft Glover (Larry Glover) of Ft. Mitchell, AL. Mr. Ashcraft had 3 grandchildren, Shane Blankenship (Kim Blankenship) of Salem, AL, Ashley Ford of Smiths Station, AL, and Katie Mitchell of Pelham, AL. He also had 2 great-grandchildren, Cane and Lincoln Blankenship.

The service will be held on January 9, 2016 at 4:00pm EST at Concord Baptist Church.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

Limestone

2015, Athens, Limestone Co., AL, Obituary

The News-Courier, (Athens, AL) Date: March 12, 2015

Dorothy Jane (Tennison) Kyle, 83, of Athens died Wednesday, March 11, 2015, at Huntsville Hospital [Madison Co., AL]. Mrs. Kyle was born Dec. 26, 1931, in Giles County, Tennessee.

Services will be 2 p.m. Sunday, March 15, at Spry Funeral Home with Pat Lawrence officiating. Burial will be in Valley View Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Brad Zirbel, Charlie McMeans, Patrick Coffman, Jonathon McClendon, Kristian Walker and Jarrod Atchley. Honorary pallbearers are Pete Carwile and Dalton Carwile.

She was a member of Mt. Pisgah Baptist Church, and a homemaker.

Survivors include her husband, Oliver Kyle of Athens; daughter, Dorothy Susie McClendon of Athens; sons, Jerry Wayne Kyle and Oliver Andy Kyle, both of Athens; grandchildren, Angela Hanson, Jennifer McBay, Carey Carter, Jason Kyle, Jonathon McClendon and Whitney McClendon; 12 great-grandchildren; sisters, Odiline Musgrove of Elizabeth, Indiana, and Lucille Wise of Winter Haven, Florida; half sisters, Mary McLemore and Shirley Blankenship, both of Athens; half brothers, Archie Tennison and Joe Tennison, both of Athens, and Kenneth Tennison of Prospect, Tennessee; several nieces and nephews.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

Shirley A. Blankenship – b.07Jul1954 - Athens, AL; https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:KPHV-QM2

2016, Athens, Limestone Co., AL, Obituary

The Decatur Daily, (AL) - February 27, 2016

Terry Lane Steelman, 65, son of Elsie Pauline and George Steelman, was born May 22, 1950. He peacefully transitioned this earthly life on Feb. 25, 2016.

He was preceded in death by his loving parents, George and Elise Pauline Steelman; sister, Tammy Steelman and sister-in-law, Ester Steelman.

He is survived by a loving and devoted wife, Brenda Steelman; children, Tonya Collins and Duane Steelman; brothers, Jerry (Joan) and Larry Steelman; and sisters, Judy (Doug) Cobb, Betty (Wade) Kelley, Peggy (Jim) Dugger, Hazel (Jack) Barnes, Nancy Blankenship and June Steelman.

Funeral will be held Monday, Feb. 29, 2016, 1 p.m. at Isom's Chapel United Methodist Church. Interment will follow in Isom's Chapel United Methodist Church Cemetery.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2016, Athens, Limestone Co., AL, Obituary

The News-Courier, (Athens, AL) - September 12, 2016

Larry Don McLemore, 70, of Athens, died Saturday, Sept. 10, 2016, at his residence. He was born Aug. 03, 1946, in Limestone County.

Mr. McLemore was a retired insurance agent and a member of Mt. Carmel Church of Christ.

Proceeded in death by parents Marvin and Dora McLemore; brother Billy McLemore and sister Jean McLemore.

Survivors include wife Mary McLemore, of Athens; daughter Allie Kay Steen, of Oxford; sons, James McLemore, Gordon McLemore and Jessie McLemore, all of Athens; grandchildren, Colby Blankenship, Joshua Blankenship and Lance McLemore; sisters, Patsy Adams and Judy Green, both of Athens, and Joyce Adams, of Huntsville; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Services will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday at Spry Funeral Home. Burial in Limestone Memorial Gardens with Odis Duncan officiating. Pallbearers will be Mark McLemore, Scott Adams, Tim Adams, Colby Blankenship, Josh Blankenship and Zachary Steen.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

+2016, Athens, Limestone Co., AL, Obituary

The Decatur Daily, (AL) - November 14, 2016

Mary Beatrice Blankenship, 90, died Saturday, Nov. 12, 2016.

Service will be Wednesday, 11 a.m. at the Spry Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Lentzville Cemetery.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

+2016, Athens, Limestone Co., AL, Obituary

http://alabama.obituaries.funeral.com/2016/11/14/mary-beatrice-blankenship/

Mrs. Mary Beatrice Blankenship, 90 of Athens, AL died Saturday at her residence. She was born May 23, 1926 in Limestone Co AL to William Kyle Casteel & Lela Casteel.

She was a member of the Pleasant Valley Church of Christ.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Leo Blankenship & Grandson, Barry Brackeen.

Survivors include, Daughters: Faye Brackeen of Athens, AL, Peggy Blakely (Clifton) of Athens, AL, Barbara Tennison (Archie) of Rogersville, AL, Charlotte Haggermaker of Priceville, AL, Shelia Bates (Gary) of Athens, AL, Sons: Hollis Blankenship (Connie) of Elkmont, AL, Roger Blankenship of Athens, AL, David Blankenship (Carol) of Athens, AL, Michael Blankenship (Patty) of Athens, AL, Darren Blankenship of Athens, AL, Troy Blankenship (Sandra) of Anderson, AL, Sisters: Edna Dildine of Indiana, Wyvona Black of Athens, AL, Brothers: Buddy Casteel (Mattie) of Nashville, TN, Johnny Casteel (Jean) of Athens, AL, Jimmy Casteel of Athens, AL. 24 Grandchildren, 32 Great Grandchildren & 11 Great Great Grandchildren

Funeral Services will be Wednesday, November 16, 2016, 11 AM @ Spry Funeral Home Chapel with Brenden Walker & Anthony Anderson officiating. Burial will be in the Lentzville Cemetery. Mrs. Blankenships’ Sons will be Pallbearers.

2017, Athens, Limestone Co., AL, Obituary

The Mayo Free Press, (FL) - May 13, 2017

Mr. Duane Pack, 52, of Athens died Thursday [11May2017]. He was born March 29, 1965, in Limestone County. He was a member of First Baptist Church Athens and was employed at Remington Arms.

Survivors include parents, Ken and Ann Pack, Athens; daughter, Morgan Pack, Arab; son, David Pack, Cullman; grandmother, Edna Pack, Athens; brother, Jimmy Pack, Athens; nephew, Noah Pack, Athens; and niece, Paige Blankenship, Athens.

Graveside service will be at 2 p.m. Monday at Roselawn Cemetery with Tim Anderson officiating.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2017, Athens, Limestone Co., AL, Obituary

The Decatur Daily, (AL) - August 2, 2017

Jerry Wayne Steelman, 67, of Athens, passed away Tuesday, Aug. 1, 2017, at Huntsville Hospital, [Madison Co., AL]. Mr. Steelman was born May 22, 1950, in Giles County, Tennessee to George Steelman and Elsie Pauline Brooks Steelman.

Mr. Steelman was retired from Vulcan Plastics.

Preceded in death by his parents, George and Elsie Steelman; sister, Tammy Steelman; and his identical twin brother, Terry Lane Steelman.

Survived by his wife, Joan Malinda Marshall Steelman; four children, Franklin Steelman and wife, Amanda, of Rogersville, Charmin Steelman, of Athens, Melissa Steelman, of Trussville, and Rebecca Steelman, of Priceville; five grandchildren, Jordan, Shane and Grant, of Rogersville, Antonio Rios and Zackery Chapman, of Athens; one brother, Larry Steelman, of Athens, and fianceé, Teresa Coffman; six sisters, Judy Cobb, and husband, Doug, of Decatur, Betty Kelley and husband, Wayde, of Athens, Peggy Dugger and husband, Jim, of Falkville, Nancy Blankenship, of Birmingham, Hazel Barnes and husband, Jack, of Athens, and June Steelman, of Athens; a host of nieces and nephews.

Services will be Friday, Aug. 4, 2017, at 11 a.m. at Limestone Chapel Funeral Home with Donald Terry and Marshall Norman officiating. Burial will be in Roselawn Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Barry Ricks, David Holt, Justin Morris, Antonio Rios, Duane Steelman, Jason Cobb, Jeremy Miller and Jim Orr.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

+2017, Athens, Limestone Co., AL, Obituary

The Mayo Free Press, (FL) - October 16, 2017

Mrs. Mary Dean Meadows age 94 of Athens, AL passed away on Saturday, October 14, 2017 at her residence. She was born on June 28, 1923 in Limestone County to Thomas Monroe and Georgia Elmetta Lynn.

Mrs. Meadows was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Emmett Meadows; brothers, Otha Lynn, Clayton Lynn and Griffin Lynn; sisters, Etta Brackeen, Lonie Moore, Thecla Moore, Verta Blankenship and Vona Evans.

She is survived by four daughters, Patricia Croley (David), Connie Gossett (Sam), Donna Chittam (Terry) all of Athens, AL and Vicki Cook (Henry) of Madison, AL; ten grandchildren, Bridgette Hough, Robin Richter, Ellen Morell, Cherry Collins, Matt Cook, Susie Strickland, Carrie Cook, Wes Gossett, Haley Hudson and MaKayla Phillips; eleven great-grandchildren and sister, Ellaree Jackson.

Services for Mrs. Meadows will be 3:00 PM Tuesday, October 17, 2017 at Limestone Chapel Funeral Home with Nathan Brackeen and Randy Price officiating. Burial will be in Athens City Cemetery. Pallbearers are Terry Chittam, Henry Cook, Matt Cook, David Croley, Sam Gossett and Josh Hudson.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2018, Athens, Limestone Co., AL, Obituary

The Mayo Free Press, (FL) - January 15, 2018

Mrs. Faye Cogan Locke, age 80 of Athens, AL passed away on January 12, 2018, at Huntsville Hospital. Mrs. Locke was born November 17, 1937 in Alexander City, AL to Jessie and Alma Graham Cogan.

She was preceded in death by her parents and a sister, Jean Pugh.

Mrs. Locke is survived by her husband, Harril Dave "Buddy" Locke; son, Daniel "Danny" Locke and wife Amy; grandchildren, David Locke and Elizabeth Blankenship and husband Joseph; brother-in-law, James Pugh and numerous nieces, nephews, other family and friends.

Services for Mrs. Locke will be 2:00PM Wednesday, January 17, 2018 at Limestone Chapel Funeral Home with Ryan Knight officiating. Burial will be in Roselawn Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Joseph Blankenship, David Locke, Craig Meadows, Dennis Pugh, Randall Pugh and Jeff Standford.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2017, Elkmont, Limestone Co., AL, Obituary

The Herald-Palladium, (St. Joseph, MI) - May 31, 2017

Ruth Qualls, 92, of Elkmont, Ala., died Saturday, May 27, 2017, at Limestone Health Facility, Athens, [Limestone Co.,] Ala. Born Friday, March 6, 1925, in Elkmont, Ala., she was the daughter of Eugene Clem and Laura Ella Clem.

She was born in Elkmont, Ala., and lived in Michigan for many years, then came back home to Elkmont, Ala. She was a member of Ardmore Main Street Church of Christ. She enjoyed cooking, gardening, reading her Bible, and always enjoyed having friends and family over.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Kenneth Qualls; brothers, Lawrence Clem and John Henry Clem; twin sister, Trudell Cryar; and sisters: Mamie Eaves, Lois Brock and Buna Scoggins.

She is survived by son, Joe (Stacey) Qualls, Elkmont, Ala.; daughters, Wanda (Jim) Kerschbaum, Collierville, Tenn., and Brenda (Derry) Bickers, Hartford; five grandchildren: Amanda Qualls, Rhonda Brumley, Michael Brumley, David Kerschbaum, Christine White; four great-grandchildren: Raeanna Brumley, Samantha Brumley, Riley Kerschbaum, Finn Kerschbaum; and two great-great-grandchildren, James Blankenship and Aliyah Blankenship .

A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, May 31, 2017, at Ardmore Chapel Funeral Home, with the Rev. Rex Kilpatrick officiating. Burial will be in Sylone Cemetery, Elkmont, Ala.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

+2017, Elkmont, Limestone Co., AL, Death

http://www.tributes.com/obituary/show/Philip-L.-Blankenship-104891812

Philip L. Blankenship, May 18, 1951 - June 15, 2017, Elkmont, Alabama

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

+2017, Elkmont, Limestone Co., AL, Obituary

http://quadcitiesdaily.com/?p=392434

Philip L. Blankenship age 66 of Elkmont, passed away Thursday, June 15, 2017 at Athens Health and Rehab [Limestone Co., AL]. Mr. Blankenship was born May 18, 1951 in Limestone County, AL to William T. Blankenship and Willa Dean McConnell Blankenship.

Preceded in death by his parents, William and Willa Dean Blankenship; one daughter, Tammy Blankenship.

Survived by one daughter, April Blankenship; two sons, Rodney Blankenship and Ben Blankenship and wife, Robin; three grandchildren; ex- spouse, Cathy Blankenship; one brother, Mike Blankenship; one sister, Cathy J. Blankenship.

No services are planned. Limestone Chapel Funeral Home assisting the family.

2015, Lester, Limestone Co., AL, Obituary

The News-Courier, (Athens, AL) Date: June 20, 2015

Clara McConnell, 93, of Lester, died at home Friday, June 19, 2015. She was born Dec. 2, 1921, in Limestone County to John C. Beasley and Robbie Lee Corder Beasley.

Services are 3 p.m. Sunday, June 21, at New Salem Cemetery, with Guy McDaniel officiating.

Mrs. McConnell was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, L. E. McConnell; her brothers, John Beasley Jr., Robert Beasley and Thomas W. Beasley; her sister, Mary Nell Beasley Sigler; and her son-in-law, Anthony Stinnett.

She is survived by her daughter, Robbie Nell Stinnett; son, Joseph McConnell; grandson, Mark Stinnett (Robin); granddaughter, Sandra Blankenship (Troy); great-grandsons, Will Stinnett (Heidi) and Reed Blankenship ; and great-granddaughters, Olivia Blankenship and Anna Stinnett. She is also survived by her sisters, Lucille McConnell and Maratha McConnell; her brothers, Aubrey Beasley, Herman Beasley, Doyle Beasley and Joel Beasley; and several nieces and nephews.

Pallbearers will be Mark Stinnett, Vince McAleer, Will Stinnett, Jay Beasley, Reed Blankenship and Troy Blankenship.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

Troy S. Blankenship – b.24Sep1967 - Lester, AL: https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:KPHJ-VCF

Relatives: Bobby D. Blankenship, Sandra Renee Blankenship.

Madison

2015, Huntsville, Madison Co., AL, Obituary

http://www.spryfuneralhome.com/blankenship.html

Mr. Kenneth Wayne Blankenship, age 62 [1953] of Huntsville, AL died Friday, January 30, 2015 at his Residence.

Services will be Thursday, February 5, 2015, 2 PM at Spry Funeral Home Chapel, Athens, AL with Terry Siniard officiating. Interment will be in the Isom's Chapel Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Michael Blankenship, Walter Blankenship, Kenneth Blankenship, Shedrich Powell, Jonah Lide & Zachary Lide.

Survivors include: Sons: Kevin Blankenship of Anderson, AL, Walter (Duke) Blankenship of Huntsville, AL, Kenneth (Seth) Blankenship of Huntsville, AL, Daughters: Marsha Blankenship of Athens, AL, Jamie Blankenship of Huntsville, AL, Sister: Peggy Siniard of Huntsville, AL, Life Long Companion, Cynthia Blankenship Riddle of Huntsville, AL, 4 Grandchildren.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2015, Huntsville, Madison Co., AL, Death

The Joplin Globe, (MO) Date: June 9, 2015

William James (Blank) Blankenship, 49, formerly of Joplin, Mo. passed away Friday, May 15, 2015.

Arrangements are under the direction of Berryhill Funeral Home, Huntsville.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2015, Huntsville, Madison Co., AL, Obituary

Published in The Huntsville Times from Aug. 17 to Aug. 19, 2015

John D. Bates 86 [July 28, 1929 - Aug. 16, 2015], of Huntsville passed away Sunday at a local hospital.

Mr. bates a was a Ret. CW3 with The United States Army with over 28 years of service .Mr. Bates was a member of Southwood Presbyterian Church, also a member of The Gideon's, as well as an entrepreneur.

Mr. Bates is survived by his wife of over 64 years Betty M. Bates. Son David and his wife Patricia Blankenship Bates. Granddaughters Nikolus Bates and Megan Bates Rich and her husband Scott. Great grand children Kristabelle Rose Bates, Clara Isabelle Rich and Mike Rich. As well as several nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be Tuesday from 5 until 7 pm at Hampton Cove Funeral Home.

Funeral services will be Wednesday at 11 am at Southwood Presbyterian Church. Burial with full Military Honors will be at Huntsville Memory Gardens.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

+2015, Huntsville, Madison Co., AL, Obituary

Published in The Huntsville Times from Dec. 5 to Dec. 9, 2015

Brian Christian Moore was born on June 13, 1977, to Deborah Blankenship Moore and David Moore, both of Huntsville. He passed away on December 4, 2015 in Huntsville.

He was a 1995 graduate of Virgil I Grissom High School and played trumpet in the Grissom Marching Tiger Band.

He is survived by his father, David Moore (Mary), grandmother Musie Blankenship, sister Tracy Yopasa (Wilson), and brothers Todd Moore and Brad Moore (Beth). Brian was an uncle to 7 nephews and 1 niece.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Deborah Moore, and grandparents William Blankenship, and Morgan and Mary Moore.

A memorial service will be held on Friday, December 11th at 10:30 am at Maple Hill Cemetery.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

+2016, Huntsville, Madison Co., AL, Obituary

Moulton Advertiser (AL) - August 4, 2016

Hunter Ray Blankenship, student of University of Alabama in Huntsville, Alabama, passed from this life Thursday, July 21, 2016 at UAB Hospital in Birmingham, [Jefferson Co., AL].

He was majoring in Atmospheric Science and attended Calvary Baptist Church. Hunter was his mother's everything, her heart and soul.

Hunter was preceded in death by his grandfather, Kenneth Ray Blankenship; great-grandparents, Miller and Eula Witt and Arthur and Mary Elizabeth Blankenship.

Hunter is survived by his mother, Kimberly (Kimbo) Beth Blankenship, Town Creek; his grandmother, Margaret Witt Blankenship, Town Creek; uncle, Lyndon (Lyn) Ray Blankenship and his wife; Shelley Ayers Blankenship, Hunter's aunt; first cousins, Rylan Ayers, Journey Lynn Blankenship and Crimson Raye-Michelle Blankenship; numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.

The funeral service was Monday, July 25, 2016, at Calvary Baptist Church at 11:00 AM. Officiating was Noel Brooks, Trauma Unit Chaplain at UAB, and Brent Gillespie, Euology, and prayer was written by Witt Brown. Interment was at Witt Family Cemetery. Pallbearers were Ryan Witt, Ty Smith, Dillon Borden, Nick Benson, Diamonte Ray Gayden, Jonathon Hicks. Honorary pallbearers were Rylan Ayers, Witt Brown, Parker Witt, 2014 classmates of Hatton High School and his cousins.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

+2016, Huntsville, Madison Co., AL, Obituary

Published in The Huntsville Times on Dec. 7, 2016

Frank James Blankenship, Ph.D died on December 3, 2016 as the result of a protracted illness. He was born November 1, 1921 to Frank Edwin and Lorene Wilkey Blankenship in Dixon, Kentucky.

He attended the University of Kentucky, School of Engineering from 1940 until called to active duty in WWII. He was commissioned as a 2d Lt in the Signal Corps, US army and served in the last 3 European campaigns. After WWII he served in overseas assignments in Korea, Japan, and Okinawa and in Germany for the second time. Stateside assignments were in Ft Monmouth, NJ various schools and as a member of the prestigious Signal Corp Board. He was later assigned to the Office of the Chief Signal Officer in the Pentagon.

Frank completed his undergraduate work at the University of Maryland while assigned in Washington. He received his BS degree in 1954 and was then ordered to Harvard University for two years where he received his MBA degree. Later, after leaving the Army, where he retired as a LT Col, He worked for the General Electric Company in Wayne, PA, Huntsville, AL, and Houston, TX. His next employment was as National Sales Manager for OEM, Univac Division Sperry Rand. After moving to Salt Lake City, Utah, Frank became President and sole owner of All Points Realty and Appraising Inc. He also served for 11 years as Adjunct Professor of Marketing and Finance at Westminster College in Salt Lake. At that time he authored and published four books, one at Westminster for student use and three by Prentice Hall. During that period he also received his Ph.D. degree in Business management from California Coast University. He was a member of the Methodist Church.

Frank is survived by his wife Edith Grider Blankenship and two sons, Dr. Thomas N. of Hirakata, Japan and James A. of Ogden, UT.

A graveside service will be held at 1:15 p.m. Thursday, December 8 at the Alabama National Cemetery in Montevallo, AL. (www.laughlinservice.com)

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2017, Huntsville, Madison Co., AL, Obituary

Published in The Huntsville Times on Apr. 12, 2017

Maurice Sicard Bedsole age 69 [March 26, 1948], of Huntsville passed away on Sat., April 8, 2017.

Mr. Bedsole was a native of Birmingham, AL, and a resident of Madison County for over 50 years. He was former owner/operator of End Zone Restaurant and Lounge.

Mr. Bedsole is survived by his two sons; Jimmy Bedsole (Jennifer) and Mike Bedsole; one sister Paulette Blankenship; five grandchildren Chris, Luke, Drew, Adam and Cara.

Visitation for Mr. Bedsole will be Wed., April 12, 2017, 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. at Berryhill Funeral Home.

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+2015, Madison, Madison Co., AL, Obituary

http://www.highfuneralhome.com/fh/obituaries/obituary.cfm?o_id=3022216&fh_id=11416

Madison, AL resident and Warren County, TN native Betty Jo Blankenship, age 85, was born March 18, 1930 and died April 1, 2015 at Huntsville Hospital in Huntsville, [Madison Co.,] AL following a brief illness. She was the daughter of the late Joe and Grace Ethridge Blankenship.

A business school teacher with the Warren County School System, an avid antique dealer in Madison, AL and a member of the Baptist Church.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by three brothers, Monty, William and Dick Blankenship; sister, Dorothy "Dot" Tarr; and nephew, Bobby Tarr.

She is survived by sister and brother-in-law, Sue and Bob Higgenbotham of Madison, AL; brother and sister-in-law, Jimmy and Louise Blankenship of McMinnville; and nieces, nephews and their spouses, Kathy and Ronnie Farris, Bill and Wilma Blankenship, Pete and Mary Ann Blankenship, Rebecca and Freddie Duncan, Robin Higgenbotham, Jay Higgenbotham, Scotty and Teri Lynn Higgenbotham, Shawn and Teri Higgenbotham, Pat Neal, Alice Pendergraph, Vickie and Mack Sparkman, Mary and Steve Payne, Jamye and Monty Jaco, Jimmy and Amy Blankenship, Katie and Barry Wilson, and Jon and Candy Blankenship.

Funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, April 4, 2015 in High's Chapel with Jimmy Haley officiating. Burial will follow in Mt. View Cemetery.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2017, Huntsville, Madison Co., AL, Obituary

Published in The Huntsville Times on Apr. 19, 2017

Robert E. Adams September 10, 1933 – April 18, 2017

'Bob', 83, a native Huntsvillian, passed away Tuesday. He attended public schools until high school, graduating from Sewanee Military Academy in Sewanee, TN. Bob attended Auburn University where was a member of the Pi Kappa Alpha Fraternity and received a BS in Agriculture in 1955. Following graduation, he served two years active duty in the US Army as platoon leader of the 32nd Signal Battalion while stationed in Germany. After his service, Bob worked for Cargill's Nutrena Feed Division based in Minneapolis, MN. In 1962, he returned to Huntsville to work for Thiokol Chemical and Monroe Business Equipment.

In 1969, Bob was recruited by his lifelong friend, Guy Spencer, Jr., to join Alabama Oil Company, now The Spencer Companies, as manager of the Huntsville plant. Over the course of the next 30 years, Bob enjoyed great growth with Spencer, serving as Executive VP and COO of the corporation until his retirement. In addition, he also served as president of MidSouth Ice, a division of The Spencer Companies, seeing it become one of the largest ice companies in the US. He enjoyed many honors in the ice industry, serving as president of the Packaged Ice Association, as well as, the Southern Ice Association. Bob was recognized as the "Outstanding Man of the Year" from both organizations. MidSouth Ice supplied ice for the 1996 Atlanta Olympics and operated the largest ice plant east of the Mississippi, capable of producing 600 tons per day.

Bob continued his military career with the Alabama National Guard, serving 25+ years. He joined the 279th Signal Battalion as Company A Commander, eventually serving as Battalion Commander. Bob moved to 142 Signal Brigade as S3 Operations Officer and retired as Assistant Corps Signal officer with the rank of colonel.

Upon full retirement, Bob became active in family genealogy and Huntsville history where he served two terms as president of the Huntsville Historical Society. Bob was also a member of the Sons of the American Revolution and other various history organizations.

He is preceded in death by his wife of 54 years, Eugenia Adams, and sister Margaret James.

Bob is survived by his children, Dr. Christopher Adams (Sara), Allison Blankenship (Larry) and Elizabeth Vann (Jim) and seven grandchildren.

A graveside service will be at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, April 29, 2017 at Maple Hill Cemetery.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2017, Huntsville, Madison Co., AL, Obituary

The Huntsville Times, (AL) - August 2, 2017

Annie M. Ethel Thompson, 81, of Huntsville, Alabama was born December 13, 1935. The lord called her home Saturday July 29, 2017 at her son's house in Prattville, [Autauga Co.,] Alabama, after an extended illness, with family by her side.

She is preceded in death by her husband of 27 years, retired Huntsville Police Lieutenant James Fred Thompson, who she married on August 2, 1960. She is also preceded in death by three brothers: WC Bowling (Buddy, Dub), Edward Bowling, and Samuel Ples Bowling Jr., as well as two sisters Doris Ione Bowling and June Evelyn Bowling.

She is survived by her sons John Michael Meeks of Mentone, Al and Gary Samuel Meeks (Nancy) of Prattville, Al; five grandchildren Crystal Meeks Mulligan-Moore of Madison Co, James Michael Meeks of Beuna Vista Co, Andrea Allison Meeks Meads (Kevin) of Goodlettsville, Tn, Jason Samuel Meeks of Clearwater Fl, Lisa Marie Meeks Blankenship of Clanton Al; 10 great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces, nephews, and church friends.

A chapel service will be held in the Spry Funeral Home Chapel at Wednesday August 2, 2017 at 3:00 pm followed by interment at Huntsville Memory Gardens.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2017, Huntsville, Madison Co., AL, Obituary

The Decatur Daily, (AL) - December 17, 2017

Mr. Aulton Andrew Stewart, 88, died on Friday, Dec. 15, 2017 at Floyd "Tutt" Fann Veterans Home. He was born Oct. 28, 1929, in Lawrence County to Andrew Stewart and Mary Pearl Fuller Stewart.

He was self-employed as a mechanic and also worked for UPS. He was a longtime resident of Hartselle and was a U.S. Army Veteran.

He was preceded in death by his parents; wives, Wanda Laverne Culbreath, Mary Sharpe Stewart, and Kytha Stewart; three brothers and three sisters.

Survivors include two sons, Wayne Sharpe, Nashville, Tennessee and Robert S. Stewart, Decatur, Alabama; three daughters, Janice Blankenship, Griffin, Georgia, Deborah Tedder, Arab, Alabama, and Rita Athley, Decatur, Alabama; one brother, Preston Stewart, Trinity, Alabama; one sister, Clara Jenkins, Decatur, Alabama; 12 grandchildren and many great-grandchildren.

Funeral service will be Monday, Dec. 18, 2017 at 3 p.m. at Peck Funeral Home Chapel with Brother Anthony Patterson officiating and Peck Funeral Home directing. Burial will be in Red Oak Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Christopher Blankenship, Ricky Watwood, Shannon Wilson, Matthew Stewart, Kane Watwood, and James Avery Wilson.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2015, Madison, Madison Co., AL, Obituary

Published in Knoxville News Sentinel on June 28, 2015

Linnie Jean Parrott McMillan, born in Detroit, Michigan on June 2, 1940. Passed away on June 26, 2015 in Madison, Alabama.

Preceded in death by father and mother Carson Kit Parrott and Theresa Betty (Magnish) Parrott of Detroit, Michigan; daughter, Tabitha Kaye McMillan.

Survived by daughter and son-in-law, Theresa and Troy Wesson of Madison, Alabama; and granddaughter, Caitlin Adaline Wesson of Madison, Alabama; sister, Barbara Ann Parrott Lane of Margate, Florida; nephew and wife, Keith and Cindy Lane of Coconut Creek, Florida; great-niece Savanna Lane of Coconut Creek, Florida; and great-nephew Jordan Ryan. Also survived by very special cousins in Michigan; Evelyn Lee, Roy and Diane Parrott, and Clyde and Fran Parrott. Survived by very special cousins in Tennessee; Philena Blankenship, Mildred Arney, John Louis and Judy Jouett, Greta Faye Witcher, Yolanda Carr, Gene and Mary Lou Parrott, Ann Smith, Edward Parrott, Keith and Tootie Parrott, Sue Ella Ford, Shirley Parrott and Claudell Parrott.

Graduated from East Detroit High School in 1958. Graduated from Tennessee Technological University in 1962 with a BA in English. While at Tech she was president of the Tech Women's Organization and was elected Miss Tennessee Tech. Received her Master's in Educational Administration and Supervision from Lincoln Memorial University in 1989. Retired after forty years in teaching; thirty-seven of these years were at Fulton High School in Knoxville, Tennessee. During her teaching career she received numerous awards and recognition for teaching excellence. She was elected Knox County Teacher of the Year in 2001. The year 2000 was the most outstanding year of her life when her granddaughter was born and she was inducted into the State of Tennessee's Teacher Hall of Fame. From 2002 to 2005 she worked as supervisor of student interns for the University of Tennessee College of Education. As an active member of the Delta Kappa Gamma Society International, she was a recipient of the Order of the Rose in 2005. Member of Knoxville Leadership Education class of 1993-94. She loved the old mountain saying: "The tall woman casts a long shadow." She hoped her shadow was one of love and kindness.

The service will be at 4:00 pm on Thursday, July 2 at Good Shepherd United Methodist Church (Lower Level via the Capshaw Road entrance), 1418 Old Railroad Bed Road, Madison, AL. Preachers: Rev. David Tubbs and Revs. Michael and Suzanne Katschke. Her urn will be interred at the Parrott Family Plot at the Wirmingham Cemetery in Monroe (Overton County), Tennessee at a family ceremony at a later date

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

Philena Jouett Wife of Homer Hudson Blankenship in Murfreesboro, Rutherford Co., TN. JIM

+2015, Madison, Madison Co., AL, Obituary

The Daily Herald, (Columbia, TN) Date: July 17, 2015

Janie Marston Rippy, 83, of Madison, Ala., of Lawrence County, died Thursday, July 16, 2015, at Crestwood Medical Center, [Huntsville, Madison Co., AL]. She was a native of Lawrence County and the daughter of the Ernest and Pearl Littrell Marston.

Services will be 1 p.m. Saturday at Neal Funeral Home with Scott Thackerson officiating. Burial will follow at Freemon Cemetery.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Billy John Rippy; and brothers, Cleburn Marston and Herbert Marston.

Survivors include son, B. Dwayne Rippy of Madison, Ala.; sisters, Mary Frances Marston of Leoma, Itra Blankenship of Powder Springs, Ga. and Gretchen Storey of Fayetteville, Ga.; brothers, Howard Neal Marston of Leoma, Raymond Marston of Lawrenceburg and Laurence Marston of Nashville; and two grandchildren.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

+2016, Huntsville, Madison Co., AL, Obituary

Published in The Huntsville Times from Feb. 17 to Feb. 19, 2016

Musie L. "Bootsie" Blankenship, [Mar. 1, 1931 – Feb. 16, 2016] 84, of Huntsville, passed away Tuesday.

Mrs. Blankenship was preceded in death by her parents, Willie H. and Myrtle L. Thomas, nine brothers and sisters, daughter, Deborah K. Moore, and grandson, Brian Christian Moore.

She retired after 11 years as a teacher at Hillsboro Heights Baptist Church Daycare.

Survivors include son, Jeff Blankenship; sister, Clara Stewart; and grandsons, Bradley Moore (Beth) and Wesley Blankenship.

Visitation will be from 9 to 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 20 at Laughlin Service Funeral Home, with a graveside service following at 11 at Maple Hill Cemetery.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2016, Toney, Madison Co., AL, Obituary

The News-Courier, (Athens, AL) - January 4, 2016

Grady Ray Hamm, 68, of Toney died Saturday, Jan. 2, 2016, in Pulaski, [Giles Co.,] Tennessee. He was born Nov. 4, 1947, in Athens to Grady and Mary Katherine Hamm.

Mr. Hamm was a member of the Plumbers and Steamfitters Local No. 377.

The funeral is 11 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 6, at Spry Funeral Home's chapel with James Harrell officiating. Interment will be in the Bottom Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Tony Hamm, Ricky Hamm, Micky Hamm, Darrell Blankenship, Todd Lackey and Michael Parton.

Survivors include his wife, Faye Hamm of Toney; sons, Timothy Ray Hamm and Jody Allen Hamm, both of Toney; brothers, Tony Hamm, Ricky Hamm and Micky Hamm, all of Toney; sisters, Mary Elizabeth Nave and Patricia Blankenship, both of Toney, and Percilla Sharp of Hazel Green; grandchildren, Shelby Lynn Hamm, Savannah Cheyenne Defoe, Emily Abigail Defoe, Michael Burgett, Brian Watson and Ashley Watson; three great-grandchildren.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

Marshall

2017, Albertville, Marshall Co., AL, Obituary

Sand Mountain Reporter (Albertville, AL) - July 5, 2017

Wanda Lee Sisco Seabolt, 83 [1934], of Albertville, died Saturday, July 1, 2017, at Marshall Medical Center South, [Boaz, Marshall Co., AL].

Survivors include sons, Billy Dewayne Mayhan and Michael Anthony (Marti) Mayhan; daughters, Kathy (Richard) Blankenship and Deanna (Bobby Joe) Kendall; brother, Paul Rulthord Sisco; and many grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Funeral services were held Wednesday, July 5, at 2 p.m. from Rainsville Funeral Home Chapel. Internment followed in Pleasant Grove Cemetery in Albertville. Rev. Hal Mayhan officiated

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2017, Boaz, Marshall Co., AL, Obituary

Published in The Gadsden Times on Aug. 11, 2017

Brittany Blankenship, 26, Boaz, passed away Wednesday, Aug. 9, 2017.

She is preceded in death by her stepfather, Brian Hughes, and grandparents, Lynn and Elizabeth Mashburn.

She is survived by her husband, Wesley Blankenship; children, Bryant Conner Blankenship and Alexis Ryleigh-Beth Blankenship; father, John and Tammy Mashburn; mother, Christy Hughes; grandmother, Betty Stephens; mother-in-law, Lisa Blankenship; sister, Virginia Carie Maggart; aunts, Tonya Chandler, Terri Farris and Tammie Brown; and uncles, Michael Armstrong and Charles Mashburn.

Her funeral service will be at 1 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 12, 2017, at Etowah Memorial Chapel. Burial will follow in Whitesboro Cemetery. Casket bearers will be James Chamblee, Stephen Chamblee, Michael Wynn, Cody Cooper, Michael Chandler, Michael Armstrong and Jon Brown.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

Wesley Blandkenship – b. 1987 – Boaz, AL: https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QJTK-LK7R

Mobile

2015, Mobile, Mobile Co., AL, Funeral

Published in the Mobile Register and Baldwin County from Aug. 14 to Aug. 16, 2015

Simon Blankenship, Jr. passed Aug. 10, 2015.

Visitation Mon. Aug. 17, 2015 from 12 pm until the 1 pm funeral hour from Mt. Calvary Baptist Church. (memorial)

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

+2016, Mobile, Mobile Co., AL, Obituary

Published in the Mobile Register and Baldwin County on June 10, 2016

Dr. George Michael Maitre, Sr. died peacefully at home on June 9, 2016 at the age of 77. He was born in Dallas, TX on February 15, 1939 to Elwin Herman "Red" Maitre and Mary Martha Blankenship Maitre.

Mike and his parents moved to Mobile in 1940. He attended Old Shell Road School, Barton Academy, and graduated from Murphy High School in 1957. Mike's high school years were packed with activities...baseball, football, track, the M Club, Key Club, Ushers Club, and Student Council. Mike attended Tulane University from 1957-1959, where he was a member of the baseball team. His first time at bat, he hit a double and drove in 3 runs. While at Tulane, he was also a member of the T Club, the Air Force ROTC, and the drill team.

Mike finished his college career at the University of Southern Mississippi. He graduated in 1962 with a bachelor of science degree in biology and psychology. While at Southern Miss, he was a member of numerous intramural teams. He also was elected president of his fraternity, Alpha Tau Omega. Mike was also a Dean's List Scholar and was named to Who's Who Among American Universities and Colleges. In the fall of 1962 Mike entered dental school at the University of Alabama. While there, he served as Secretary of the Student Government Association. He was also a member of the Psi Omega honor society.

After graduating from dental school in 1966, Mike entered the Air Force and served for 2 years. During his short career in the Air Force, Mike was the chief of hospital dental services. He earned the rank of Captain and received an Air Force Commendation medal. In 1968,

Mike returned home to Mobile, to begin his private dental practice. Mike loved Mobile and, like his mother, Martha,was committed to bettering his community in numerous ways. He served as vice-president of the board of Mobile Youth Football conference and the Loop Athletic Association President. He also served on the Board of directors for the National Little League and the International Babe Ruth Baseball League. He also served on the Mobile County Recreation Commission and the Mobile Chamber of Commerce Sports Commission. He was also a charter member of the UMS Athletic Association and served 2 years as its president. He also served as chairman of Mobile Parks and Recreation Board for 9 years. Mike was also one of the founders of the Alabama-Mississippi All Star Classic and served as its chairman for the first two years. Mike was a long standing member of the Mobile Sports Commission. He was on the Board of Directors for the Mobile Sports Hall of Fame. From 1989-1993, he served as the Associated Game Captain for the Senior Bowl. He served as Game Captain in 1994 and 1995 and was an advisor to the All-Star Classic Game. Mike loved Alabama football. He was a member of the Mobile Touchdown Club and had served on its board of directors. He was an active member of Mobile's Red Elephant Club since 1968 and served on the board of directors. He also served as its president in 1977-78. He served as an official athletic representative for the University of Alabama. Mike was an active member of the dental community in Mobile and in the state of Alabama. He was a member of the First District Dental Society, the Alabama Dental Association, and the American Dental Association. He also served as the president of the University of Alabama Birmingham Dental School Alumni Association president. Mike served on the Board of Trustees for UMS-Wright Preparatory School for many years. He was also a member of the Country Club of Mobile. He grew up attending Ashland Place United Methodist Church and served as chairman of the board and as financial chairman for many years. He also served on the vestry of Christ Episcopal Church. And he was involved with Team Focus for several years. After 43 years of private practice, Mike retired from dentistry...but not for long. He began providing dental care for senior citizens through Senior Dental Care of Alabama.

Mike was an outstanding athlete, an avid reader, a hunter, a golfer and great fisherman. He was a wonderful storyteller and shared his joy positivity with all. He loved his patients. He loved his church (The River), and he loved his friends. He was fiercely devoted to his family, especially his wife, Kathy.

Mike was predeceased by his parents, Red and Martha Maitre, his brother, Thomas Elwin Maitre, and his daughter, Mary Rachel Maitre.

He is survived by his wife of 39 years, Katherine Snow Maitre, his sons, Dr. George Michael Maitre, Jr (Shannon), and Dr. Robert Blankenship Maitre (Julia). He also leaves behind 5 grandchildren who will greatly miss their Pop: George Michael Maitre III, William Hogan Maitre, Mary Caroline Maitre, Mary Sisson Maitre, and Elijah Blankenship Maitre.

A private graveside was held, Saturday, June 11, 2016 at 9 AM. Immediately following at 11 AM, a service was held at the River Church, Semmes, AL.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2016, Mobile, Mobile Co., AL, Obituary

Published in the Mobile Register and Baldwin County on Oct. 19, 2016

Deacon Jesse James Fleeton, of Mobile, AL, was born February 17, 1955 and transitioned peacefully to his heavenly home on Wednesday, October 12, 2016.

Deacon Fleeton was a 1973 graduate of Ben C. Rain High School and went on to receive a Master's in Education from to University of Mobile. He continued to share this blessing of knowledge for numerous years teaching at George Hall Elementary School and Elizabeth Fonde Elementary School.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph and China Fleeton; & siblings, Essie Dyess and Magnolia Sinclair- Fleeton.

Deacon Feelton leaves to cherish his memory his loving and devoted wife, Geneva Fleeton; two step-daughters, Michelle Okon and Viyesha Hardy; four sisters, Aldean Blankenship, Gloria Montgomery, Linda (Hezikiah) Ward and Glenda (Superintendent Johnnie) Jackson; four brothers, Joseph Fleeton, Rufus Fleeton, Wali (Zakiyyah) Mustafa and Leo (Theresa) Fleeton.

Funeral Services will be 11am Saturday, October 22, 2016, at the First Church of God in Christ, 1308 St. Stephen Road, Mobile, AL. Interment will follow in the Lawn Haven Cemetery, Theodore, AL.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2017, Semmes, Mobile Co., AL, Obituary

Published in the Mobile Register and Baldwin County on May 28, 2017

Tommy Earl Blizzard, age 70, native of Red Bay, Florida, resident of Semmes, Alabama, departed this life on Wednesday, May 24, 2017 at his home.

Mr. Blizzard was a veteran in the U.S. Air Force from 1965-1970, he then worked at Kimberly Clark and retired after 31 years.

Tommy is preceded in death by his parents; Daniel Blizzard and Ruby Miller, brothers; Bobby Jones, Gary Blizzard, and Frank Blizzard and sister; Judy Smith.

He is survived by his loving wife of 49 years; Myra Anne (Smith) Blizzard, two children; Tom (Aubrey) Blizzard, and Christina (Theo) Blankenship, daughter in law; Kelly Ray, two brothers; Billy (Joanne) Blizzard, and Grady (Dawn) Wilson, five grandchildren; Maggie, Katie, Carl, Gabriel, and Daniel Paul, and many nieces, nephews, family and friends.

The family asks in lieu of flowers to please make donations to The American Parkinson Disease Association.

Funeral services will be held on Monday, May 29, 2017 at 12 pm from Valhalla Memorial Funeral Home. Interment will be in Valhalla Memorial Gardens.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2016, Theodore, Mobile Co., AL Obituary

Published in the Mobile Register and Baldwin County on Apr. 15, 2016

Michael Mitchell Blankenship, July 8, 1953 - April 11, 2016 age 62, passed away on Monday, April 11, 2016.

He was an avid gambler and was a long time member of the Emerald Player's Club at the IP Casino. He spent the majority of his free time enjoying the luxuries of the casinos every weekend.

Mike is survived by his mother, Helen Lee, siblings, Diane, David, and Blanch; his daughter, Andrea, two granddaughters, Michaela Ann, Paige Elizabeth, great granddaughter, Kenley Elizabeth; his niece and nephew, Stephanie and Jeremy; great niece, Cassie Holmes; and many other friends and family from Alabama to Mississippi.

Services will be held at Serenity Funeral home on Saturday, April 16, 2016 at 10 am with visitation from 9 am until service time.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2016, Theodore, Mobile Co., AL, Funeral

Press-Register (Mobile, AL) - April 13, 2016

Michael Blankenship, age 62, died 4/11/16.

Funeral will be Sat. 4/16/16 at 10 am with visitation from 9 to 10 am at Serenity Event Center

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

Monroe

2015, Uriah, Monroe Co., AL, Funeral

Published in the Mobile Register and Baldwin County from Oct. 21 to Oct. 23, 2015

Zelma Blankenship.

Funeral service Sat. Oct. 24th 12 Noon at Grove Hill Baptist Church Uriah, Al. with burial in the church cemetery.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

Montgomery

2015, Montgomery, Montgomery Co., AL, Obituary

Published in the MontgomeryAdvertiser.com on Aug. 16, 2015

Jeffrey Ronald Wilson, 69, resident of Montgomery, AL passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family after a brief illness on Friday, August 14, 2015.

Funeral services will be held on Monday, August 17, 2015 at 11:00 a.m. from Prattville Memorial Chapel with Reverend Lanier Tatum and Dr. Perry Neal. Burial will follow at Prattville Memory Gardens with Prattville Memorial Chapel directing.

Jeff was born in Wetumpka, AL and graduated from Holtville High School, where he met Betty Spivey and they married 12-19-1964. They moved to Montgomery, AL and had three daughters, Tracy, Tammy and Daphne.

Jeff was an avid sports fan who loved Alabama football, baseball, water skiing and yes Nascar and Jeff knew the Lord. So we know God has given him his wings so he can go as fast as he wants now. Jeff was a shade tree mechanic and was always generous to friends, family and strangers. He served in the Air National Guard for 16 years. Jeff was an over the road trucker for 47 years and went on to teach at technical college for student drivers. One thing anyone who would listen knows he would tell them where the best hamburger steaks were in the southeast.

Jeff was preceded in death by his father, Melvin Wilson; mother, Wahnell Crew; step father, Charles Crew; beloved mama Nellie Dean and sister, Kim Bass.

He is survived by his loving wife, Betty Wilson; three daughters, Tracy Welch (Chris), Tammy Sager (Tommy) and Daphne Bates; four grandchildren, T. J. Sager, Zachary Welch, Madison Welch and Kimberly Culpepper; two great grandchildren, Ari Sager and Raylen Blankenship; one brother, Lynn Crew and a host of cousins, nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

+2015, Montgomery, Montgomery Co., AL, Obituary

Published in the Montgomery Advertiser.com on Sept. 18, 2015

James Earmon "Jimmy" Blankenship, 60 [06 Jun 1955], a resident of Montgomery, AL passed away on Wednesday, September 16, 2015 in a local hospital.

Funeral services will be held on Friday, September 18, at Gassett Funeral Home Chapel, at 2:00 p.m. with Rev. Warren Culver officiating. Burial will follow in Mt. Hebron West Baptist Cemetery in Elmore.

Jimmy is survived by his sister, Marilyn (Ronnie) Tucker, and an aunt, Mary Jo Harden.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

+2016, Montgomery, Montgomery Co., AL, Obituary

Published in the Montgomery Advertiser on Jan. 7, 2016

Roscoe Brannon, 97, a Montgomery resident, died Tuesday, January 5, 2016.

His Visitation will be held Friday, January 8, 2016, at 10 AM, at Capitol Heights Baptist Church, followed by his Life Celebration Service at 11 AM, with Rev. Warren Culver officiating. Burial will follow on Saturday, January 9, 2016, at 11 AM, at New Hope Baptist Church Cemetery in Newville, AL, in Dale County.

A thirty year Navy Veteran, he landed on Normandy on D-Day, and was treating casualties within two hours of the first landings, and also served in the Korean Conflict. He later served Pennwalt Prescription Products for twenty-four years. He was an active deacon, Sunday School Teacher, and a designated church visitor.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Melba Blankenship Brannon.

Survivors include his daughter, Brenda Joyce Bolin (Art); grandchildren, Angela Bolin Sweatman (John), and Rhonda Bolin Joe Baughman (); great-grandchildren, Brannon and Christian Winter, J.P., Tyler, and Phillip Baughman; and a sister Flois Dunn.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

+2016, Montgomery, Montgomery Co., AL, Obituary

Published in the Montgomery Advertiser on Jan. 10, 2016

Virginia Blankenship Noland, age 90, of Montgomery, passed away Wednesday, January 6, 2016.

Mrs. Noland was an educator for over 30 years in the Montgomery County school system. She was also a lifetime member of Capitol Heights United Methodist Church.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Andrew and Mamie Blankenship; and her brother, Joe Blankenship.

Survivors include her children, Kathleen (Ralph) Hayden, Carol (Timothy) Colbert; 7 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; a sister, Catherine (Jim) Weston; and other relatives and friends.

A graveside service will be held at 2:00 PM, Sunday, January 10, 2016 at Alabama Heritage Cemetery with Pastor Geoffrey Kagoro officiating. Leak Memory Chapel is directing.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2016, Montgomery, Montgomery Co., AL, Obituary

Published in the Montgomery Advertiser on Jan. 26, 2016

June Lanett Hutton Phillips, 71, went to heaven, Thursday, January 21, 2016 early in the morning, peacefully at her home, in Montgomery, Alabama. Lanett was born in Mobile, AL on November 12, 1944 to Vowell Hutton and Velma Lavonia White Hutton.

She attended Shelby County High School. She was married to the late George Anderson (Sonny) Phillips for 48 years until George passed away in 2013. Lanett enjoyed spending time with her family more than anything. She loved reading (especially the Bible), doing her crossword puzzles, bird watching, listening to music and watching the Auburn Tigers play football.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Sonny Phillips, her son, Todd Phillips Sr., one brother, Joseph Hutton, two sisters, Irene Bennett and Austine McNeal.

Lanett is survived by her Daughter, Marla Phillips, Son, Pastor Mike Phillips and his wife, Lori, and Son, Mickey Phillips, seven Grandchildren, Anna Washam, Amy Phillips, Brittany Phillips, Jorgia Phillips, Alexandra Phillips, Savannah Phillips and Todd Phillips Jr., four Great-Grandchildren, Aaron, Katie, Dakota, Dawson and Caleb (soon-to-be), two sisters, Judy Watters and Nancy Blankenship, and one brother, Val Hutton.

Memorial and celebration to be held Tonight, Tuesday, Jan. 26, 2016 at 7:00 P.M. at Lakeview Baptist Church - 9225 Atlanta Highway, Montgomery, Alabama.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2016, Montgomery, Montgomery Co., AL, Funeral

http://obits.dignitymemorial.com/dignity-memorial/obituary.aspx?n=Nan-Blankenship&lc=4338&pid=177944225&mid=6830882

In Memory of; Nan N. Fowler Blankenship

Memorial Service; Sunday, March 06, 2016, 3:30 pm - 4:00 pm, Leak Memory Chapel 945 Lincoln Road, Montgomery, AL 36109 (334) 272-6501

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

+2016, Montgomery, Montgomery Co., AL, Obituary

http://obits.dignitymemorial.com/dignity-memorial/obituary.aspx?n=June-King&lc=4338&pid=181592468&mid=7100833

June Alice Weeks King, age 79, left this heavenly earth to live in eternal peace on September 23, 2016. She was born in Troy, AL September 26, 1936.

She attended Sidney Lanier High School and the University of Alabama. She retired in 1999 from State of Alabama Board of Social Work Examiners as Executive Secretary. She was a devoted and dedicated member of Frazer United Methodist Church. She loved playing bridge. She was also an active Emblem Club member with the Auburn Opelika Emblem Club. From 1999-2000 she served as the National Supreme President of Emblem Clubs, where she traveled all over the United States touching so many more lives. This was one of her proudest years where she traveled city to city with her dear friend Billie. Her work with so many charitable organizations prove what a giving sweet angel she was. She is now flying with the angels and her beloved Jobie. We love you and will forever miss you Mama, and Granny.

She was proceeded in death by her loving husband Joseph "Jobie" King. Also proceeded in death by her wonderful parents Lehman and Voncile Weeks.

She is survived by her sister Barbara (Kenny) Law and brother Lehman Alan Weeks. She leaves behind her 4 adoring children, Janese (Al) Caraway, Andy (Lisa) Blankenship, Allen (Dodie) Blankenship, Jenifer (Paul) Houlton, and stepson Brian (Buttons) King. Also left behind are her beautiful grandchildren, Jessica (Justin), Drew (Lauren), Rayf, John Allen, Justin (Hillary), Tyler, Allison, Trent, Davis, Trevor, Matt, Blake, and Emily. Her precious great grandchildren Patrick, Andrew, Gabby, Madison, and Tanner.

Services at Leak Memory on Tuesday September 27. Visitation 10-11 a.m., service in the chapel at 11 a.m. Graveside following at Forest Hills Cemetery in Snowden, AL. Pallbearers will be: Drew Blankenship, John Allen Blankenship, Rayf Caraway, Tyler Blankenship, Justin Welch, Justin Houlton, Blake Pilcher, and Trent Blankenship. Honarary Pallbearers will be: Patrick Hamilton, Andrew Welch, Trevor Blankenship, Davis Houlton, Tanner Vance, and Matt Pilcher. Leak Memory Chapel.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

+2016, Montgomery, Montgomery Co., AL, Obituary

Published in the Montgomery Advertiser on Oct. 6, 2016

Gwendolyn Phyllis McCorkle, 73, passed away on Tuesday, October 4th in Baptist Hospital after a brief illness. She was born March 13th, 1943 to Solmon and Millie Blankenship.

Gwen was a graduate of Sidney Lanier High School and Saint Margaret's Nursing School in Montgomery. She worked for many years as a surgical nurse at both Jackson Hospital and Saint Margaret's Hospital before staying home to care for her family.

She was preceded in death by her husband Ken in 2009. They were married for 41 years.

She is survived by her three children, Shan, Loren and Chris; daughter-in-law Fran; and 3 grand children.

Memorial service will be Friday, October 7th at 2 p.m. at the Gateway Baptist Church.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

Morgan

+2015, Decatur, Morgan Co., AL, Obituary

The Decatur Daily, (AL) Date: March 6, 2015

Funeral for Willie Josephine Sandlin, 98, of Decatur will be Saturday, March 7, 2015, at 2 p.m. at Liberty United Methodist Church with Lynn Terry and Chuck Canterbury officiating and Parkway Funeral Home directing. Burial will be in Liberty United Methodist Church Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Mike, Jonathan and Brent Sandlin, Brian, Dustin and Barry Blankenship, Steve Nagy, Andy Smith, Rodney and Jason Early.

Mrs. Sandlin, who died Monday, March 2, 2015, at USA Nursing and Rehab, was born September 6, 1916, in Moulton to William Herman Wallace and Letha Hightower Wallace. She was a member of Liberty United Methodist Church.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Odes Howard Sandlin; grandson, Cris Sandlin; son-in-law, Jerry Blankenship; four brothers and two sisters.

Survivors include two sons, Wayne Sandlin (Jean) and Wendell Sandlin (Dot); four daughters, Rosezine Blankenship (Jerry), Sherlon Crowe (Jack), Lyn Smith (Tony) and Brenda Early (WL); 16 grandchildren, 15 blended grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

+2015, Decatur, Morgan Co., AL, Obituary

http://obits.dignitymemorial.com/dignity-memorial/obituary.aspx?n=Mary-Crumley&lc=7007&pid=175185642&mid=6500562

Mary Blankenship Crumley, age 89 of Decatur, passed away on June 28, 2015 at Decatur Morgan Main Hospital. She was born May 13, 1926 in Decatur, AL. to A. O. and Katie Blankenship.

Graveside services will be 2:00 pm. Thursday, July 2, 2015 at Decatur City Cemetery with Paul Smith officiating and Roselawn Funeral Home directing. Pallbearers will be: Jonathan Ford, Rudi Mayer, Clyde Bateman and Stan Roberts.

Mrs. Crumley was a lifelong resident of Decatur and retired after 23 years from Trinity Stone Company. She was devoted to her family, loved to garden and was an avid University of Alabama football fan.

She is preceded in death by her parents, husband: Captain Paul M. Crumley, U.S.A.F., and sister: Pauline Hugus.

She is survived by her son: John S. Crumley, daughter: Betty Mayer (Rudi), 2 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

+2015, Decatur, Morgan Co., AL, Obituary

Published in The Decatur Daily, (AL) - October 16, 2015

Published in Tennessean on Oct. 16, 2015

The family of Ronnie Wayne Sims, age 71 of Decatur, will receive friends on Saturday, October 17, 2015 from 10 a.m. until 11 a.m., at Shelton Funeral Home. Graveside service will directly follow at Roselawn Cemetery, with Rev. Richie Thompson officiating.

Mr. Sims, who died Wednesday, October 14, 2015 at Alive Hospice Residence in Nashville, [Davidson Co., TN], was born September 12, 1944 in Morgan County to Herbert D. Sims and Aline Blankenship Sims.

He is survived by two sons, Paul Sims and Joel Sims (Kathleen), both of Decatur; three sisters, Sheila Pride, Rhonda Wilson and Becky Maner; his dear friend, Mary Kate Clemons of Decatur; and three grandchildren.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

+2016, Decatur, Morgan Co., AL, Obituary

The Decatur Daily, (AL) - July 28, 2016

Arlee Blankenship, 91, died July 27, 2016.

Peck Funeral Home will announce arrangements

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

+2016, Decatur, Morgan Co., AL, Obituary

The Decatur Daily, (AL) - July 29, 2016

Mr. Arlee M. Blankenship, 91, of Decatur, died on Wednesday, July 27, 2016 at Decatur, Morgan Hospital. He was born Dec. 12, 1924, in Morgan County to Hubert Morris Blankenship and Bessie Mae Bulah Floyd Blankenship.

Mr. Blankenship was a member of Shoal Creek Baptist Church. He retired from the U.S. Air Force as a Lieutenant Colonel, Master Navigator. He was a veteran of World War II, The Korean Conflict, The Cuban Missile Crisis and the Vietnam War. He also retired from Computer Sciences Company/Redstone Arsenal Civil Service, where he worked as a chief electrical technician. He loved genealogy and working on the history of Shoal Creek Cemetery.

He was preceded in death by his wives, Janie Euline Blankenship and Marveline Holloway Blankenship; two sons, Stuart and Timothy Blankenship; one daughter, Wanda VanKoughnett and two brothers, Theron and Hillman Blankenship.

Survivors include one son-in-law, Lee VanKoughnett, Hartselle; two sisters, Elizabeth Lanelle Childers and Linda Gail Miller (Johnny), both of Priceville; three grandchildren, Jonathan VanKoughnett (Brenda), David VanKoughnett (Niki) and Benjamin VanKoughnett (Chrissy); eight great- grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren.

Funeral service will be Saturday, July 30, 2016 at 2 p.m. at Shoal Creek Baptist Church with Rev. Chuck Bass officiating and Peck Funeral Home directing. Burial will be in Shoal Creek Cemetery. Pallbearers will be family and friends.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2016, Decatur, Morgan Co., AL, Obituary

The Decatur Daily, (AL) - September 30, 2016

On Wednesday, Sept. 28, 2016, if you listened real close, you would have heard a glorious reunion in heaven. Lula Mae Hale Collins, lovingly known by many as Mama Lula, gained her heavenly wings, and the rejoicing began. Mama Lula was born on March 2, 1921 to Frances Marion and Rebecca Elizabeth Rose Hale.

She retired from Goodyear, and enjoyed working in her yard, growing roses, going to church singings, and most of all, her family. Her home was often filled with laughter and happiness, and always with love.

She was preceded in death by her sons, Doyle C. Collins and Raymond H. Collins and her parents. Her sisters and brothers, Carrie Mae Letson, Dellie Terry, Dorothy Parks, Julie Letson, Kay Horchler, Oscar Hale and Archie B Hale.

She is survived by her granddaughters, Beth (Jeff) Blankenship , Leslie (Freeman) Rikard and Patricia (Robert) Morgan; great-grandchildren, Jessica (Hunter) Frost, Marli (Justin) Rikard, Chase (Faith) Pitt, Katie (Dillon) Bowling and Salli Rae Pitt; great-great-grandchildren, Lydia and Wyatt Pitt, and Bentley Mason; her sister, Frances Terry; sister-in-law, Yvette Hale; dozens of nieces, nephews and cousins; her son, Jimmy (Margaret) Collins; grandson, Jimmy D. Collins Jr. and great-grandson, Michael Collins.

Arrangements are Saturday, Oct. 1, 2016, 4 p.m. at Parkway Funeral Home in Trinity, with Brother Marcus Lipscomb officiating. She will be laid to rest at Smyrna Baptist Church Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Jeff Blankenship, Freeman Rikard, Robert Morgan, Hunter Frost, Chase Pitt, Dillon Bowling and Justin Mason.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2017, Decatur, Morgan Co., AL, Obituary

The Decatur Daily, (AL) - April 15, 2017

Ms. Kathy Stewart Wilson, 59, died on Thursday, April 13, 2017 at Decatur Morgan Hospital. She was born July 16, 1957, in Morgan County to Aulton Andrew Stewart and Wanda Laverne Whisenant Stewart Culbreath.

She was a caring mother, grandmother, and sister.

She was preceded in death by her mother; her stepmother, Mary Sharpe Stewart; and stepfather, Dovard Culbreath.

Survivors include one son, Shannon Wilson (Jennifer), Hartselle, Alabama; father, Aulton Andrew Stewart, Huntsville, Alabama; one brother, Robert "Steve" Stewart, Somerville, Alabama; three sisters, Janice S. Blankenship, Griffin, Georgia, Deborah Tedder, Somerville, Alabama, and Rita Atchley, Decatur , Alabama; five grandchildren, James Avery Wilson, Jaylynn Wilson, Kayeleigh Wilson, Ariana Wilson, and Alexandra Wilson.

Funeral service will be today, April 15, 2017 at 12:30 p.m. at Peck Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend Todd Evans officiating and Peck Funeral Home directing. Burial will be in Mt. Tabor Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Christopher Blankenship, Brey Blankenship, Christopher McNutt, Ricky Lynn Watwood, Andrew Kane Watwood, and Joseph Whisenant

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

+2017, Decatur, Morgan Co., AL, Obituary

The Decatur Daily, (AL) - May 2, 2017

Mr. Jackie G. Holmes, 72, of Decatur, died Sunday April 30, 2017, at NHC Nursing Facility. He was born Jan. 20, 1945, in Morgan County to A. L. Holmes and Itaska Blankenship Holmes.

He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Sonny Holmes and Mark Holmes; and one sister, Joy Holmes Ellis.

Survivors include his wife of 51 years, Gwen Randolph Holmes; one daughter, Decatur City Councilwoman, Paige Holmes-Bibbee (Brent); two granddaughters, Katheryn (Katie) Elease Bibbee and Caroline Grace Bibbee; three brothers, Philip Holmes (Jimmie), Michael Holmes and Tim Holmes (Carla); two sisters, Nancy Holmes Parker and Rachel Holmes Shores (Al). Also, many wonderful nieces and nephews whom he loved very much.

Funeral service will be Wednesday, May 3, 2017, at noon at Roselawn Funeral Home with Rev.Harold Fanning and Rev. Bobby Newman officiating. Burial will be in Burningtree Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Decatur City Firefighters.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2017, Decatur, Morgan Co., AL, Obituary

The Decatur Daily, (AL) - August 11, 2017

Reverend Nelson E. Bullard, 93, of Decatur, who died Tuesday, Aug. 8, 2017, in Pensacola, Florida, was born Sept. 16, 1923, in Morgan County.

He was a retired Baptist minister serving many churches in Alabama.

He was preceded in death by two daughters, Dianne Blankenship and Linda Jordan.

Survivors include his wife, Hazel L. Bullard; one son, Micah J. Bullard; one daughter, LeLa Yeargain and her husband, Wayne; seven grandchildren, six great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren.

Funeral will be today, Aug. 11, 2017, at 11 a.m. at Parkview Baptist Church with Dr. Todd Evans and Reverend Ron Lentine officiating and Ridout's Brown-Service Funeral Home directing. Burial will be in Roselawn Cemetery.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

Dianne Bullard Blankenship - 30Jun1947, 22Aug1987;

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Rachel Dianne Bullard Blankenship - 30Jun1947, 20Aug1987;

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+2017, Decatur, Morgan Co., AL, Obituary

The Decatur Daily, (AL) - October 26, 2017

Kenneth Harold Bice, 95, of Decatur, passed away Oct. 22, 2017 at Floyd E. "Tut" Fann Veteran's Home in Huntsville, [Madison Co., AL].

Mr. Bice enlisted in the United States Army in November of 1942. He served with the First Cavalry Division, 603 Light Tank Company. Mr. Bice witnessed the return of General Douglas McArthur to the Philippines, just a short distance down the beach. During the Luzon battle, he was wounded twice. During his service in WWII, Mr. Bice received two Purple Hearts, the Asiatic Pacific Campaign Medal with three Bronze Stars, the Philippine Liberation Medal with two Bronze Service Stars, the World War II Victory Medal and the Good Conduct Medal. Mr. Bice was discharged from military service on May 11, 1947 at Oliver General Hospital, in Augusta, Georgia.

Mr. Bice later retired from NASA in 1981 after working 21 years. He received several awards for his work as a machinist, and furthering the space program. He was a big Alabama football fan and also a big Atlanta Braves baseball fan. He was a loving and faithful father, grandfather, great-grandfather and friend.

Kenneth is preceded in death by his wife, Earline Bice; son, Keith Harold Bice; three sisters and one brother.

Kenneth is survived by his daughter, Kendra Hobbs (Steve); son, Randy Bice and daughter, Cindy Blankenship (David); six grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.

Funeral service will be Friday, Oct. 27, 2017 at Roselawn Funeral Home at 2 p.m. in the chapel. Burial will be in Roselawn Cemetery. Daniel Compton is officiating.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2017, Decatur, Morgan Co., AL, Obituary

The Decatur Daily, (AL) - October 30, 2017

Mrs. Yetalee McCutcheon 81, died Oct. 28, 2017 at Decatur Morgan Hospital. She was born March 15, 1936 in Morgan County to Robert Hardy and Esther Lemmond Hardy.

She graduated from Cotaco High School in 1954 and was a member of Valhermoso Springs Holiness Church.

Mrs. McCutcheon was preceded in death by her brother, Oneal Hardy and her parents.

Survivors include her husband, Jack McCutcheon; son, Robert McCutcheon (Donna); daughter, Kim Gibson (John); six sisters, Laverne Lemmond, Bobby Taylor, Frances Reeves, Sue Cook, Elayne Clark, and Faye Blankenship; and two grandchildren, Jeffrey Gibson (Courtney) and Michael Gibson.

Funeral service will be Tuesday, Oct. 31, 2017 at noon at Valhermoso Springs Holiness Church with Brother Tim Patrick officiating and Peck Funeral Home directing. Her body will lie in state for one hour prior to the service at the church. Burial will be in Valhermoso Springs Holiness Church Cemetery. Pallbearers will be John Gibson, Jeff Gibson, Michael Gibson, Randall McCutcheon, Curtis Newsome, and Ricky McCutcheon.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

+2015, Falkville, Morgan Co., AL, Obituary

http://www.peckfuneralhome.com/memsol.cgi?user_id=1726412

Memorial service for Bobby Blankenship, 60, of Falkville will be Sunday January 3, 2016 at 3:00PM at Peck Funeral Home with Bro. Joe David Bailey officiating.

Mr. Blankenship died December 31, 2015 at his residence. He was born June 5, 1955 in Tennessee to Charles Thomas Blankenship and Johnnie Hughes Blankenship.

Bobby was a loving husband, father, and Papaw. He was also an avid Alabama fan. Mr.

Blankenship was preceded in death by his parents; a sister, Jo Anne Weatterwax and a brother, Wayne Blankenship.

Survivors include: His Wife: Kim Blankenship of Falkville - Two Sons: Jonathan Blankenship (Alanna) of Orlando, FL, Ben Blankenship (Kelli) of Hartselle, AL - One Brother: Tommy Blankenship (Vickie) of Hartselle - Five grandchildren

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

+2016, Falkville, Morgan Co., AL, Obituary

The Decatur Daily, (AL) - June 9, 2016

Mrs. Barbara Louise Smith Wright died on Tuesday, June 7, 2016 at Summerford Nursing Home. She was born April 27, 1925, in Morgan County to William Roscoe Blankenship and Myrtle A. Alvis Blankenship.

She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother and was loved by all who knew her. She was the "Best Cook" in town! She was a nurse for 22 years for Decatur General Hospital prior to her retirement in 1981. She was a member of First Baptist Church of Falkville for 56 years.

She was preceded in death by two wonderful husbands, Louis Smith to whom she was married for 38 years, and was the wonderful father to their three children and her husband of 16 years, Orice Wright.

Survivors include one son, Louis Franklin Smith; two daughters, Martha Gail Nelson (John) and Shelia Joyce Moore; three grandchildren, Dave Nelson (Rosemary), Kim Huntzinger (Roger) and Pat Smith (Kimberly); three great-grandchildren, Olivia Huntzinger, Ashley Huntzinger and Lilly Smith.

Funeral service will be Saturday, June 11, 2016, at 11 a.m. at First Baptist Church in Falkville with Bro. Greg Burcham, Bro. Stephen Cannon, and Bro. Tony Smith officiating and Peck Funeral Home directing. Burial will be in Falkville City Cemetery. Pallbearers will be family and friends

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

+2015, Hartselle, Morgan Co., AL Obituary

Hartselle Enquirer (AL) Date: April 17, 2015

Mrs. Jean B. Johnson 79, of Hartselle, died Thur., April 16, 2015, at her residence. She was born Oct. 1, 1935, in Morgan County to William Howard Blankenship and Laura Louisa Breeding Blankenship.

Mrs. Johnson was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Paul Johnson; a son, Buddy Johnson; a daughter, Connie Hardin; and a brother, Velt Blankenship.

She is survived by three sons, Jacky Johnson of Hartselle, David Johnson (Judy) of Decatur and Tim Johnson (Vanessa) of Somerville; a daughter, Carla Ransom of Hartselle; three brothers, Jack Walker (Evelyn) of Illinois, Ben Blankenship (Gina) of Birmingham; a sister, Barbara Bailey of Georgia; 12 grandchildren; and 15 great-grandchildren.

Funeral will be Mon., April 20, at 1 p.m. at Peck Funeral Home with Bro. Ben Bates officiating. Burial will be in New Center Cemetery. Pallbearers will be grandsons.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2015, Hartselle, Morgan Co., AL, Obituary

The Decatur Daily, (AL) Date: June 8, 2015

Funeral service for Percy Lee Landers, 84, of Hartselle will be Tuesday, June 9, 2015, at 11 a.m. at Peck Funeral Home with the Reverend Terry Blair officiating. Burial will be in Roselawn Cemetery. Pallbearers will be David Landers, Michael Landers, Tim Aldridge, Tommy Lovelady, Ronnie Lovelady, Randy Lovelady and Barry Bean. Honorary pallbearers will be the Men's Adult Sunday school class of Southwest Baptist Church.

Mr. Landers died Saturday June 6, 2015, at his residence. He was born January 11, 1931, in Danville to Murray David Landers and Sarah Elizabeth Asherbranner Landers.

Mr. Landers retired in 1994 as a steel fabricator and supervisor at Willo Products after 34 years. He married Sarah Carolyn Hollomon on March 20, 1953. Mrs. Landers died in December 1991. He remarried April 10, 1993 to Judith H. Blankenship. Percy was a devoted Christian and member of Southwest Baptist Church in Hartselle.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his first wife; one son, Rev. Dennis B. Blankenship; one daughter, Lisa Blankenship; three brothers, Floyd Landers, Howard Landers and Murray Landers; and three sisters, Christine Lovelady, Laverne Penn and Helen Bean.

Survivors include his wife, Judith Blankenship Landers; one son, Jerrold S. Landers (Jackie); three daughters, Melinda Moore (Clint), Marybeth Wainwright (Matt) and Laurie Erickson (Jon); one daughter-in-law, Louanne Blankenship; three brothers, Burl Landers, Don Landers and Doyle Landers; one sister, Wilma Aldridge; 10 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2015, Hartselle, Morgan Co., AL, Obituary

The Decatur Daily, (AL) - December 29, 2015

Doris Jewell Smith Shepard, 82, of Hartselle passed away Dec. 26, 2015 at her residence.

Visitation was Monday from 3 to 5 p.m. The funeral was at 5 p.m. at Peck Funeral Home Chapel with Louie Williams officiating.

Mrs. Shepard was born March 25, 1934 in Lawrence County to James Vernon Smith and Cora Jane Ferguson.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Billy D. Shepard; one son, Donald Ray Williams; and sister, Joyce Foster.

Survivors include two daughters, Cathy Diane Gullion and Susan Alyece Blankenship; one brother, James D. Smith; one sister, Billie Vest; 15 grandchildren; 29 great-grandchildren and many many great-great-grandchildren

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

+2016, Hartselle, Morgan Co., AL, Obituary

The Decatur Daily, (AL) - June 21, 2016

Mrs. Laverne Floyd Black, 92, of Hartselle, died Sunday, June 19, 2016 at Vanderbilt University Medical Center, [Nashville, Davidson Co., TN]. She was born Nov. 12, 1923, in Morgan County to Samuel Marks Floyd and Minnie O'Retha King Floyd. Laverne was born in Morgan County near Priceville.

She went to a little community school at Mason Ridge, but later rode a bus to Priceville School. She went to the Baptist churches that were close to where she and her family lived. She was active in each church that her family attended. She taught elementary school in Morgan County, retiring after 18 years of service. Laverne was a Charter member of East Highland Baptist Church and wrote the Church Newsletter "Happy Highlander" for 25 years.

She had four brothers, Jessie, Bernard, Luther and George Floyd and two sisters, Bessie Floyd Blankenship and Daisy I.B. Sharp. All of her siblings preceded her in death as well as her parents and her husband, Milford Black.

Survivors include two sons, Edwin Black and his wife, Carolyn, and Larry Black and his wife, Diane; two grandchildren, Andrea Greenhill and Kimberly Pike; and five great-grandchildren, Jacob Ryan, Brady Greenhill, Samuel Pike, Bennett Pike and Brandt Pike.

Funeral will be Wednesday, June 22, 2016 at 2 p.m. at East Highland Baptist Church with Bro. Walter Blackman and Bro. Charles Stone officiating and Peck Funeral Home directing. Burial will be in Mount Tabor Cemetery. Pallbearers will be family and friends.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2016, Hartselle, Morgan Co., AL, Obituary

The Decatur Daily, (AL) - June 21, 2016

Mr. John W. Montgomery, age 88, of Hartselle, passed from this life on June 19, 2016. He was born Oct. 5, 1927, in Morgan County to the late J. W. Montgomery and Zula Thompson Montgomery.

He is preceded in death by his wife of 65 years, Gloria Clemons Montgomery and by his parents.

He was a lifelong member of First Baptist Church Hartselle where he served as deacon and usher. He began his career at Ingall's Shipyard, leaving to attend Auburn University where he studied architecture and earned a position on the football team. His time at Auburn was interrupted by the U.S. Navy and World War II. His naval service began aboard the USS Rochester ending in various naval hospitals as an aide. Following discharge, he attended Gadsden State Technical School obtaining and associate's degree in drafting. He then started a long career in the design of penal systems locking mechanisms. First working at Decatur Iron & Steel and then moved over to Willo Products, both of Decatur. He obtained the title of vice president at Willo before moving on to Chief of Field Inspection at Southern Steel of San Antonio, Texas. He is credited with seven patents for locking devices.

He left security system design and returned home to Hartselle and Sonoco designing and building platform scales. He retired from Sonoco, but did not stay retired long as Slate Security of Hartselle and Folger-Adam of Chicago enticed him to come out of retirement and design locking devices for them. He retired for good and took up a new profession of spoiling his great-grandchildren.

Survivors include his son, David Montgomery (Linda); his daughter, Jean Montgomery Rausch (Dave), all of Hartselle; one sister, Margaret Bondurant of Fayetteville, Arkansas; four grandchildren, Chris Montgomery, Jennifer Blankenship (Joe), Mike McKelvey (Callie), all of Hartselle, and Matt Montgomery (Melissa) of Auburn; ten great-grandchildren, Christin and Sean Montgomery, Ava and Addison Montgomery, Lauren, Daniel and Kevin Blankenship, Camryn, Colton and Reed McKelvey.

Funeral service will be Wednesday, June 22, at 10 a.m. at Peck Funeral Home Chapel with Brother Charles Shaddix officiating. Burial will follow in Hartselle Memory Gardens. Pallbearers will be Chris Montgomery, Matt Montgomery, Mike McKelvey, Joe Blankenship, Daniel Blankenship and Kevin Blankenship. Honorary pallbearers will be deacons of Hartselle First Baptist Church.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2016, Hartselle, Morgan Co., AL, Obituary

The Decatur Daily, (AL) - December 23, 2016

Iris Young Dean Cross, 81 [1935], Hartselle, passed away Tuesday, Dec. 20, 2016, at Decatur Health and Rehab, [Morgan Co., AL] .

Mrs. Cross was retired from Prestolite after 39 years of service, she was a longtime member of Decatur Baptist Church.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Buel and Maudie Marie Young; first husband, William Edward Dean; her husband, Ben Cross and two brothers, Jerry Young and Joe Young.

She is survived by three sons, Larry Dale Dean (Jeaneen) of Huntsville, Randy Lynn Dean (Jerri) of Birmingham and Allen Ray Dean (Karen) of Mississippi; one daughter, Janice Faye Blankenship (Glen) of Hartselle; one brother, Jim Young (Shelia) of Mobile; 11 grandchildren, 21 great- grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren.

Funeral service will be 1 p.m. Dec. 23, 2016 at Hartselle Heritage Funeral Home with Brother Benny Sivley officiating. Burial will follow in Roselawn Cemetery in Decatur. Grandsons will be pallbearers.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

+2017, Hartselle, Morgan Co., AL, Obituary

The Decatur Daily, (AL) - January 10, 2017

Mr. John "Johnny" M. Grant, 68, who died Saturday, Jan. 7, 2017 at Decatur Morgan Hospital, was born Dec. 4, 1948, in Morgan County to Bervel Edward Grant and Irene Blankenship Grant.

He was an employee of the State of Alabama as a Grain Inspector, prior to retirement. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army.

He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Dwight Edward Grant; and granddaughter, Halie Sanford.

Survivors include his wife, Wanda Parker Grant; three daughters, Angela Grant, Krissy Grant and Christine Sanford, all of Hartselle; one brother, Sherman Grant (Sherri), Decatur; one sister, Darlene Thomas (Dave), Decatur; six grandchildren, Kayla Grant, Peyton Sanford, Kaitlyn Holcombe, John Isaac Holcombe, Ethan Sanford and Lilly Sanford; one great-grandchild, Brantley Singleton; and a host of nieces and nephews.

Funeral service will be Wednesday, Jan. 11, 2017 at 2 p.m. at First Independent Methodist Church (Flint) with Bro. Hal Daigre and Bro. Billy Wilbanks officiating and Peck Funeral Home directing. Burial will be in Forrest Chapel Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Zane Craven, Taylor Karadimas, Chris Mahr, Jacob Victorina, Andrew Demastus and Nick Osbourne.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

+2017, Hartselle, Morgan Co., AL, Obituary

Hartselle Enquirer (AL) - April 4, 2017

Mrs. Eloise Moody Segroves 87, died on Thur., March 30, 2017 at Signature Health Care of Whitesburg Gardens, [Huntsville, Madison Co., AL]. She was born October 10, 1929, in Morgan County to Everette C. Lemmond and Irene Blankenship Lemmond, who preceded her in death.

She was a life-long Secretary and Office Manager and was employed by Blevin's Engineering prior to her retirement. She loved the outdoors; to include traveling and fishing. Mrs. Segroves was devoted to her church and serving the Lord to her best ability.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Kenneth Segroves and a son, William Darryl Moody.

Survivors include a son, Douglas Moody (Ellie) of Moulton; two daughters, Pamela McCutcheon (Wayne) and Coyetta Davis (Ken); four brothers, Wendell Lemmond, James Lemmond, Carlton Lemmond and Marshall Lemmond; two sisters, Janice Orme and Carolyn Roberts; six grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren.

Funeral was Sun., April 2, 2017 at 1:30 pm. at Peck Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Doug Moody and Rev. Richard Prince officiating and Peck Funeral Home directing. Burial was in Center Springs Cemetery. Pallbearers will be J.C. Greer, Johnny "Bo" Greer, Kirk Terry, James Davis, Brandon Baxter, and Kegan Masters.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

+2017, Hartselle, Morgan Co., AL, Obituary

The Decatur Daily, (AL) - May 7, 2017

Mr. Leon Blankenship, 87, of Hartselle, died May 5, 2017 at his residence. He was born Sept. 20, 1929 in Lawrence County to Ausie and Susie Jarrett Blankenship.

Mr. Blankenship retired from Beltline Electric Motors. Mr. Blankenship was a U.S. Army veteran where he served in the Korean War. He was a member of Forrest Chapel United Methodist Church for many years.

Mr. Blankenship was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Willard Blankenship and Hillard Blankenship; and two sisters, Lorene Colburn and Jean Potter.

Survivors include his wife of 64 years, Jackie Vest Blankenship; one son, Jerry Blankenship; one daughter, Donna Cunningham (Randy); one brother, Dan Blankenship (Brenda); two sisters, Beatrice Potter (Edison) and Faye Carey (Raymond); one grandchild, Andrew Cunningham; and a host of nieces and nephews.

Funeral service will be today, May 7, 2017 at 3 p.m. at Peck Funeral Home with Reverend Harold Thompson and Reverend David Teal officiating. Burial will be at Forrest Chapel Cemetery. Pallbearers will be nephews and friends. Honorary pallbearers will be the Fellowship Class at Forrest Chapel United Methodist Church.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

+2017, Hartselle, Morgan Co., AL, Obituary

The Decatur Daily, (AL) - May 19, 2017

Mrs. Joyce Blankenship, 82, of Hartselle, died on Wednesday, May 17, 2017 at Decatur Morgan Hospital. She was born Dec. 17, 1934, in Morgan County to Oscar Odell Maples and Lois Hopper Maples.

Mrs. Blankenship was a member of New Center Baptist Church. She was a physical therapist for Hartselle Hospital prior to her retirement.

She was preceded in death by her husband, James Paul Blankenship and a son, Ray Blankenship

Survivors include two sons, Bobby Blankenship (Cherri) and Carl Blankenship ; one daughter, Nancy Herring (Jim); one brother, Hoyt Maples (Dot); six grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; one great-great-granddaughter; and special friend, James Roy Fairbanks.

Funeral service will be Saturday, May 20, 2017 at 10 a.m. at Peck Funeral Home Chapel with Brother Ben Bates officiating. Burial will be in New Center Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Jim Herring, Steve Sparkman, Dale Collins, Brent Calhoun, Terry Champion and Shannon Terry. Honorary pallbearers will be her grandsons.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2017, Hartselle, Morgan Co., AL, Obituary

Hartselle Enquirer (AL) - July 11, 2017

Mrs. Sandra K. Corbin 77 [1938], died Sun., July 9, 2017 at her residence. She was born June 28, 1940, in Illinois, to Kenneth Ohda and Darlene Mae Nason Ohda.

Mrs. Corbin was retired from General Electric, where she was an Assembly Line Leader. She was a very hard-working, kind and generous person. She enjoyed fishing, bingo and spending time with her Bible.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Paul Burten Corbin; her parents; two daughters, Terra Dina Corbin and Anglel Dawn Corbin; a brother, Donnie Odha and a sister, Betty Odha.

Survivors include three sons, Kenny Evans, Bert Corbin and Harold Corbin; three daughters, Kim Blankenship, Kelly Evans and Kerry Parker; a brother, Larry Ohda; two sisters, Kathy Smith and Sherry Stoner; nine grandchildren and 14 grandchildren.

Funeral will be Wed., July 12, 2017 at 11 a.m. at Peck Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Ralph Henderson officiating and Peck Funeral Home directing. Burial will be in Falkville City Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Wayne Corbin, Scott Parker, Robert Espy, Kim Blankenship, Jeremy Parker, Bert Corbin and Alex Parker.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

+2018, Hartselle, Morgan Co., AL, Funeral

The Decatur Daily, (AL) - January 8, 2018

Funeral for J. Freeman Blankenship, 92, Hartselle, will be Wednesday, Jan. 10, 2018, at 11 a.m. at Peck Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Forest Chapel Cemetery.

He was the father of Belinda Ricks.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

+2018, Hartselle, Morgan Co., AL, Obituary

https://www.peckfuneralhome.com/notices/J-Blankenship

J. Freeman Blankenship, 92 of Hartselle. He passed away Saturday January 6, 2018 at Summerford Nursing Home. He was born October 12, 1925 in Lawrence County to Jody Blankenship and Lucy Boyer Blankenship. 

Mr. Blankenship Served in the United States Army during World War 2.  A Nonactive Mason with the Decatur Lodge and a Shriner. 

Mr. Blankenship was preceded in death his Wife’s, Freida Atkins Blankenship and Bessie Brace Blankenship. 

Survivors Include: 2 Daughters: Belinda (Larry) Ricks of Danville, Nanette (Tom) Fox of Michigan. 1 Brother: Donald Blankenship of Falkville. 1 Sister: Myrtle Spivey of Florida. 9 Grandchildren, 14 Great-Grandchildren, 3 Great-Great Grandchildren 

Funeral Service will be Wednesday December 10, 2018 at 11:00AM at Peck Funeral Home with Rev. Glenn Miller officiating with burial in Forest Chapel Cemetery with Peck Funeral Home directing. 

+2016, Lacey's Spring, Morgan Co., AL, Obituary

The Decatur Daily, (AL) - June 1, 2016

Funeral for Edith Mary Terry, 76, of Lacey's Spring will be Thursday, June 2, 2016, at 1 p.m. at Shelton Funeral Home Chapel with Chuck Terry officiating. Interment will be in Grange Hall Cemetery. Pallbearers will be grandchildren, Daniel Francis, Jacob Terry, Jonathan Terry and Joshua Terry, along with Andy Terry and Jacob Harber. Honorary pallbearers will be grandchildren, Whitney Francis, Jessica Harber, Robyn Terry and Stacie Terry.

Mrs. Terry died Sunday, May 29, 2016, at Huntsville Hospital. She was born Feb. 4, 1940, in Morgan County to Jodie Ampton Meares and Estelle Irene Chamlies Meares.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Irwin Terry Sr.; siblings, Louie Meares, Lum Meares, Gary Meares, Martha Miller and Linda Peterson; and two grandchildren, Nathan Graham and Dean Graham.

She is survived by four children, Vanessa Francis of Lacey's Spring, Chuck Terry (Susan) of Lewisburg, Tennessee, Nancy Graham (Elton) of Gardendale and Byron Terry (Dana) of Huntsville; six siblings, Lellyan Davis, Wayne Meares, Connie Wilbanks, Jimmy Meares, Brenda Blankenship and Vickie Whisenant; and eight grandchildren.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

Billy Tom Blankenship - b.10Jun1950 - Somerville, AL: https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:KPHD-2HR

Possible Relatives - Amanda Blankenship, Brenda Kaye Blankenship, Shawn Maples Blankenship, Terra S. Blankenship, Torrie Blankenship, Vera Blankenship.

2015, Priceville, Morgan Co., AL, Obituary

The Decatur Daily, (AL) Date: June 13, 2015

Priceville—

Funeral for Walter Waymon Wallace, age 75, will be Monday, June 15, 2015, at 6 p.m. at Lawrence Funeral Home Chapel with Dr. Jesse Reeder and Bob Sims officiating.

Mr. Wallace who died June 10, 2015, at his residence, was born February 2, 1940, to Jess Willard Wallace and Christa Smith Wallace.

He was a long time Methodist and was most recently a member of Moulton Baptist Church. He worked at Wolverine for years before going to work for Delphi as a maintenance mechanic, where he retired. He was also a life long athlete and he loved restoring antique tractors.

He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Joyce Ann Wallace; sister, Vicki Blankenship; and brother-in-law, Ken Jinks.

Survivors include wife, Alpha Stokes Wallace; son, Wesley Wallace (Megan), Decatur; daughter, Melissa Williams (Lynn), Priceville; step-son, Glenn Johnson, Priceville; grandsons, Andrew Wallace and Dylan Johnson; brother, Jerius Wallace (Daphine), Moulton; and sister, Peggye Jinks, Decatur.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

SSDI: Blankenship, Vicki, 61, 12Sep1944 - 05Nov2005, (72), AL-421-60-7571

2016, Somerville, Morgan Co., AL, Obituary

http://www.peckfuneralhome.com/memsol.cgi?user_id=1837243

Funeral service for Tina Houser Blankenship age 51 of Somerville will be Wednesday, August 10, 2016 at 3:00pm at Peck Funeral Home Chapel with Brother Doug Moody and Brother Equator Black officiating with burial in the New Center Cemetery with Peck Funeral Home directing. Chris McCrory, Toby Houser, Eric Kelso, Jim Herring, Steve Sparkman and Brandon Young will serve as pallbearers. Kyle Barber, Bobby Blankenship, Jarod Sparkman and Brent Calhoun will be Honorary Pallbearers.

Mrs. Blankenship, who died on Friday, August 5, 2016 at Huntsville Hospital, was born on September 3, 1964 in Hartselle, Alabama to William Floyd Houser and Nancy Marie Moody Houser who preceded her in death.

Tina loved the outdoors and most especially her animals. She was right at home working on the farm and riding a horse. She was a very loving, caring and devoted wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend and she never met a stranger.

She is survived by; Husband: Carl Blankenship, Somerville; Son: Chris McCrory (Janell), Panama City; 2 Daughters: Emily Cryer, Somerville; Julie McCrory, Cullman; 1 Brother: Toby Houser (Angela), Somerville; 1 Granddaughter: Laiken Marie Cryer

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

Carl A. Blankenship – b.15Aug1958 – Somerville, AL: https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:KPHR-B8F

+2017, Somerville, Morgan Co., AL, Obituary

Hartselle Enquirer (AL) - January 18, 2017

Mr. Melvin Bomar died Tues., Jan. 3, 2017, at Falkville Health Care Center [Morgan Co., AL]. He was born May 19, 1924, in Madison County to Walter Ruben Bomar and Mattie Lou Murphy Bomar.

He loved to hunt, fish and loved to play music. He was one of the original builders of Barnett's Chapel Church. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy serving in World War II.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Pauline Brown Bomar, his parents; two brothers, Milton and Mario Bomar; and a sister, Irene Blankenship.

Survivors include three sons, Cecil Bomar (Linda Jo), Howard earl Bomar (Becky) and James Allen Bomar (Vikki); nine grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren; and a great-great-grandchild.

Funeral service was Thur., Jan. 5, 2017 at Peck Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Jason Bomar (grandson to Mr. Bomar officiating.) Burial was in Gum Springs Baptist Church Cemetery. Pallbearers were grandsons and great-grandsons, Daniel Bomar, Todd Bomar, Chad Bomar, Adam Dye, Matt Bomar, Chris Bomar, Colton Dye and Dylan Bomar

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

Melvin M. Bomar – b.19May1924 - Somerville, AL: https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:KPC3-6VB

+2017, Somerville, Morgan Co., AL, Obituary

The Decatur Daily, (AL) - April 22, 2017

Mr. James Gary Lemmond, 70, of Somerville, who died Wednesday, April 19, 2017 at his residence, was born Feb. 27, 1947, in Morgan County to Everette Cameron Lemmond and Katherine Louise Blankenship Lemmond.

James was a faithful man of God, who loved his family and church. He worked hard all of his life and was a lover of the outdoors. Spring would find James crappie fishing, summer gardening, and doing lawn care and fall and winter, he was hunting. He loved watching sports, especially Alabama football "Roll Tide." His smile, laughter and personal stories will be greatly missed.

He was a pipe welder employed by the Union Local No. 377.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

Survivors include his wife, Cindy Lemmond; two sons, Jimmy Lemmond (Tina), Somerville and Jamie Ward (Renee), Scottsboro; one daughter, Tammy Dozier (Jamie), Hartselle; three brothers, Wendell Lemmond, North Dakota, Carlton Lemmond, South Carolina and Marshall Lemmond, Decatur; two sisters, Janice Orme and Carolyn Roberts, both of Somerville; and seven grandchildren.

Funeral service will be Sunday, April 23, 2017 at 2 p.m. at Somerville Baptist Church with Pastor Shane Lewis officiating and Peck Funeral Home directing. Burial will be in Center Springs Methodist Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Shaw Lemmond, Jarrod Lucas, Parker Lemmond, Justin Dozier, Jameson Dozier and Keith Burgess.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2015, Trinity, Morgan Co., AL, Obituary

The Decatur Daily, (AL) - December 13, 2015

Betty Jo Blankenship Way, 67, died Friday, Dec. 11, 2015.

Visitation will be Monday 2 to 3 p.m. at Lawrence Funeral Home. Funeral will follow at 3 p.m. at the funeral home with burial in Beulah Cemetery.

She was the widow of the late Dennis Hayward Way.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

Randolph

2015, Wedowee, Randolph Co., AL, Obituary

Published in The Anniston Star on Aug. 8, 2015

Funeral service for Joyce Ann Whitman Powers, 72, will be held on Sunday, August 9, 2015, at 2 p.m. from Benefield Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Bobby Burroughs, the Rev. Scottie Patillo and the Rev. Corky Addison officiating. Burial will follow at Calvary Baptist Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Brandon Whitman, Bryce Martin, Chris Blankenship, Reese Wells, Mark Hulsey and Clint Hill. Honorary pallbearers will be Brian Nicholson, Shane Snider and David Rose.

Mrs. Powers passed away Thursday, August 6, 2015, at her home surrounded by loving family.

Survivors include her two daughters, Sandi Burroughs (husband, Robert), of Opelika and Lori Powers, of Wedowee; two sons, Robert Powers (wife, Paige), of Anniston and Ronnie Powers (wife, Ellen), of Roanoke; nine grandchildren, Josh Powers (Kim), Nicholas Powers, Mallory Wells (Reese), Devony Burroughs, Dustin Burroughs, Ashley Burroughs, Lacey Blankenship (Chris), Jessica Hill, and Noah Powers; seven great-grandchildren; one brother, Larry Edward Whitman, of Anniston.

A long-time Randolph County resident, Mrs. Powers was born in Grenada, Mississippi, on July 29, 1943, the daughter of Luie Edward and Willie Mae Pentecost Whitman. She attended Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church. Joyce was a devoted wife and mother and loved nothing more than having her family gather in her home.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Franklin Delano Powers and one sister, Sandra Whitman Downey.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

Russell

+2017, Hurtsboro, Russell Co., AL, Death

http://www.tributes.com/obituary/show/David-F.-Blankenship-104914247

David F. Blankenship, August 10, 1940 - June 22, 2017, Alabama

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

+2017, Hurtsboro, Russell Co., AL, Obituary

http://www.vancebrooksfuneralhome.net/notices/David-Blankenship

David F. Blankenship, 76, of Hurtsboro, AL passed away Thursday, June 22, 2017 at his home. David was born August 10, 1940, in New York one of five children.

He served in the US Navy and worked construction most of his life. He loved fishing especially with his daughter.

David was preceded in death by his parents.

He is survived by his daughter, Deeandra Blankenship; grand-daughter, Stephanie Nagel; siblings, Jim Blankenship, Lela Highsmith, Beverly McFadden and Barbara Worth; many extended family and caring friends.

2017, Seale, Russell Co., AL, Obituary

Ledger-Enquirer (Columbus, GA) - June 16, 2017

Roy L. Brooks of Seale, AL died Tuesday, June 13, 2017 at Midtown Medical Center, [Columbus, Muscogee Co., GA]. Mr. Brooks was born January 2, 1958 in Brooksville, Florida.

He loved his family and was a loving husband, son, brother, father and grandfather. Roy was a true outdoorsman; hunting, fishing, camping. He loved his Miami Dolphins and Atlanta Braves, as well as many sports. He enjoyed living life to the fullest and left too soon.

He is preceded in death by his parents Rev. G. B. Brooks and Margaret M. Brooks and his brother, William "Bill" Brooks.

He is survived by his loving wife Deborah Ann Brooks, children, Micky, Joey, George, Matthew and Renee; 13 loving grandchildren and two great grandchildren; two sisters, Beth Brooks of Taylorsville, NC and Suzanne Stiles of Maiden, NC and one remaining brother, Larry Brooks of Morganton, NC. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews and a "thank you" to his niece, Michelle Collins Blankenship and to his best friends Robert and Yolande Dykes and Virgil Collars.

Funeral services will be held 2:00 P.M. EDT Saturday, June 17, 2017 in the Girard Room at Striffler-Hamby, Phenix City, AL. Burial will follow in Lakeview Memory Gardens.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

Saint Clair

2017, Ashville, St. Clair Co., AL, Obituary

Published in The Birmingham News on Jan. 22, 2017

Joey Ray (Dec. 16, 1945 - Jan. 18, 2017) age 71 of Ashville, Alabama passed away Wednesday, January 18, 2017.

Mr. Ray is survived by his wife, Pamela Ray; daughters, Christy Blankenship (Rich), Emily Ray; grandchildren, Dylan Blankenship, Parker Blankenship, Rayleigh Blankenship and Max Blankenship.

Services will be held, Saturday, January 21, 2017 at 11AM at Kilgroe Funeral Home Leeds Chapel and burial to follow at Friendship Cemetery in Odenville, AL.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

+2015, Odenville, St. Clair Co., AL, Obituary

Published in The Birmingham News from Mar. 27 to Mar. 29, 2015

Alice F. Blankenship, 75, (Feb. 26, 1940 - March 26, 2015) of Odenville, AL passed away March 26, 2015.

Mrs. Blankenship was a member of Low Gap Methodist Church.

She is survived by her husband, Lawrence D. Blankenship; daughters, Sherri F. Blankenship, Janet M. Watson; son, Ronald W. Blankenship; sisters, Doris Jean Armstrong, Brenda G. Hannah; brother, Ira M. Armstrong Jr.; grandchildren, Jamie, Matthew, Amanda, Jennifer, Marcus, Brynlee, Tyler and (7) great grandchildren.

Funeral Services will be Sunday, March 29, 2015 at 2PM at Kilgroe Leeds Funeral Home Chapel with burial at Low Gap Cemetery.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

+2016, Odenville, St. Clair Co., AL, Obituary

http://obits.dignitymemorial.com/dignity-memorial/obituary.aspx?n=James-Blankenship&lc=7901&pid=179714636&mid=6899828

James Richard Blankenship, age 76 [1940] of Odenville, AL passed away April 21, 2016.

Mr. Blankenship was preceded in death by his son, Robert Gary Blankenship; parents, Gus and Lelia Blankenship and brother, Terry Blankenship.

He is survived by his wife, Jimmie Lou Blankenship; daughter, Vickie Blankenship; brother, Lawrence Blankenship; grandchildren, Samantha (Joshua), Bobby (Brittini), James (Heather), Chad, Chase, John (Tara) and 11 great grandchildren.

Funeral Services will be at 2PM on Monday, April 25, 2016 at Low Gap United Methodist Church with burial at Low Gap Cemetery.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

+2016, Pell City, St. Clair Co., AL, Death

http://obits.dignitymemorial.com/dignity-memorial/obituary.aspx?n=Billy-Blankenship&lc=4391&pid=177607364&uuid=58879f3c-403a-4b69-b20d-97efee652076

In Memory of Billy D. Blankenship; February 4, 1934 - February 4, 2016

Arrangements under the direction of Johns-Ridout's Mortuary-Elmwood Chapel, Birmingham, AL.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

+2016, Pell City, St. Clair Co., AL, Death

http://obits.dignitymemorial.com/dignity-memorial/obituary.aspx?n=Billy-Blankenship&lc=4391&pid=177607364&uuid=58879f3c-403a-4b69-b20d-97efee652076

Billy Douglas Blankenship, 82, of Cropwell, AL, passed pleasantly in his sleep at home on February 4, 2016. He was born February 4, 1934 to William and Margaret Blankenship.

A native of Talladega, he lived in Birmingham for 43 years but had lived the past 32 years in Cropwell on Logan Martin Lake. He was a printing paper salesman, having worked for Sloan Paper Co for 20 years and retiring from Mac Paper Co after another 20 years. He was an active member of St. Simon Peter Episcopal Church in the Vestry, as an Usher and later the Building & Grounds Manager.

He is survived by his loving wife of 54 years, Janie Blankenship, a sister Diane Dorrow, sons Wayne, Alan and Daryl (Donna) and daughters Hope and Peggy.

A memorial service will be held February 12 at 1:30pm at St. Simon Peter Episcopal Church in Pell City, AL.

+2016, Pell City, Saint Clair Co., AL, Obituary

Published in St. Clair Times on Feb. 10, 2016

Billy Douglas Blankenship, 82, of Cropwell, AL, passed pleasantly in his sleep at home on February 4, 2016. He was born February 4, 1934 to William and Margaret Blankenship.

A native of Talladega, he lived in Birmingham for 43 years but had lived the past 32 years in Cropwell on Logan Martin Lake. He was a printing paper salesman, having worked for Sloan Paper Co for 20 years and retiring from Mac Paper Co after another 20 years. He was an active member of St. Simon Peter Episcopal Church in the Vestry, as an Usher and later the Building & Grounds Manager.

He is survived by his loving wife of 54 years, Janie Blankenship, a sister Diane Dorrow, sons Wayne, Alan and Daryl (Donna) and daughters Hope and Peggy.

A memorial service will be held February 12 at 1:30pm at St. Simon Peter Episcopal Church in Pell City, AL.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

+2017, Pell City, Saint Clair Co., AL, Obituary

Published in The Daily Home on Apr. 29, 2017

Mrs. Sandra King Blankenship, 69, passed away on April 28, 2017 in Pell City.

Mrs. Blankenship was a retired school teacher. Her husband was a Methodist minister. They had numerous friends across the state of Alabama who they met at various churches during his ministry. She was active in church, sang in the choir and adored her feline kids.

Mrs. Blankenship was preceded in death by her husband, Wayne Thomas Blankenship; her parents, William and Marzell King, and by her sister, Lois King Gilley (Wayne).

She is survived by her brother, Billy King, and a host of nieces and nephews.

Funeral service will be at 3 p.m. on Sunday April 30, 2017, at Pinson First United Methodist Church. Interment will follow in the adjoining cemetery.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

+2017, Pell City, St. Clair Co., AL, Obituary

http://obits.dignitymemorial.com/dignity-memorial/obituary.aspx?n=Mary-Collum&lc=7008&pid=186229092&mid=7502715

Mary Lee (Blankenship) Kendrick Collum, August 13, 1928 - July 27, 2017, Pell City

Mrs. Mary Lee Kendrick Collum age 88, passed away Thursday, July 27, 2017.

She is preceded in death by her first husband Leonard Freeman Kendrick and second husband Boyd Collum.

She is survived by her son, David (Carolyn) Kendrick; daughter, Betty Jane (Don) Vardaman; sister, Nancy (Gene) Knotts; three grandchildren, Donald Lee (Shellye) Vardaman, Kacey Vardaman, Corey Kendrick; and two great-grandchildren.

Funeral Service will be held Sunday, August 30, 2017, at 2 p.m. from the Chapel of Kilgroe Funeral Home, 2219 2nd Avenue North, Pell City, AL, 35125, 205-338-3341. Interment will be at Valley Hill Memorial Cemetery

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2017, Pell City, St. Clair Co., AL, Obituary

The Daily Home, (Talladega, AL) - November 30, 2017

Mr. John Wilson Lawrence, age 88, passed away Tuesday, November 28, 2017.

Mr. Lawrence was retired from the Air Force as Lt. Colonel after 25 years of service, and the FAA after 12 years of service. He was a member of the Pell City Civil Air Patrol. He was a Scottish Rite Mason, member of Quiet Birdman and the American Legion. He was a pilot for 62 years.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Dwight M. & Elizabeth Lawrence and his brother, William Grant Lawrence.

He is survived by his wife of 62 1/2 years, Jean Maree Lawrence; daughter, Jill M. (Joe) Blankenship; granddaughter, Jennifer Eure Schrecongost; great-granddaughter, Olivia Schrecongost; sister, Helen E. Brenizer; nieces & nephews.

Memorial Service for John Wilson Lawrence, age 88, will be held Friday, December 1 at 2:00 p.m. at the First United Methodist Church in Pell City. Kilgroe Funeral Home - Pell City will direct the service.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2016, Cropwell, Pell City, Saint Clair Co., AL, Obituary

Published in The Birmingham News on July 1, 2016

Mr. Don Brown, age 59 [1957], of Cropwell, passed away Tuesday, June 28, 2016.

Don was employed as a Corporate Pilot for Golden Flake Snack Foods for 29 years and was currently employed as a Chief Pilot for Naphcare. Learning to fly at age 15, Don leaves a legacy of professionalism and dedication to the aviation industry. As a flight instructor, he taught countless students to fly. He loved his family. He was a member of the Vandiver Church of God.

He is preceded in death by his father, Bradford Brown and brother, Joseph Humphreys.

He is survived by wife, Jennifer Brown; sons, Kevin (Laura) Brown, Keith Brown; daughters, Kristen (Todd) Smith, Christi Paige Blankenship, Karli Blankenship; grandchildren, Claire, Kayli, Ella, Eli, Keelan, Noah; mother, Lucille Humphreys; step-father, Joe Humphreys; brothers, Gene Brown, Paul Brown, Bobby Brown; sisters, Ellen Brasher, Kaye Dobbs; many nieces, nephews and friends.

Celebration of Life Service will be held Saturday, July 2 at 12:00 Noon at the Vandiver Church of God.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

+2017, Cropwell, Pell City, Saint Clair Co., AL, Obituary

http://obits.dignitymemorial.com/dignity-memorial/obituary.aspx?n=Mary-Blankenship&lc=4391&pid=186702516&uuid=f8bad7f0-1574-4a5b-9abe-68af52d68c51

Mary C. Blankenship, 75 of Cropwell, AL, passed pleasantly in her sleep at home on September 18, 2017. She was born on May 14, 1942 to John and Ica Dora Courington.

She was a native of Birmingham but had lived the past 33 years in Cropwell on Logan Martin Lake. She was an Executive Corporate Secretary for Jemison Investment Inc. for over 20 years. She was an active member of St. Simon Peter Episcopal Church in the Altar Guild.

She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 55 years, Doug Blankenship and three brothers Mack, Larry and Robert Courington.

She is survived by her children Alan, Peggy and Daryl (Donna) Blankenship and children of her husband Hope and Wayne Blankenship.

A memorial service will be held on Friday, September 22, 2017 at 1:30 p.m. at St. Simon Peter Episcopal Church in Pell City.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

+2017, Steele, St. Clair Co., AL, Obituary

Published in The Birmingham News on Apr. 9, 2017

Kenneth R. Brown, Sr. passed away April 4, 2017 at home in Steele, AL. He was born on November 27, 1936 in Cullman County, AL to Dan William Sr. and Ludie Beatrice Young Brown.

He was a retired truck driver for Mercury Freight Lines and ABF Freight. He was an SP4 E4 T tank operator in the U.S. Army stationed in Maryland. He loved spending time with his family and friends, fishing, working in the yard and happy hour.

He was preceded in death by his son, K. Ross Brown, Jr., his parents, brother Adrion E. Brown, Sr. and sister Juanita Brown Harden.

He is survived by his wife of 57 years Monteze Smith Brown, daughter Melissa (Gerald) Morris of Elmwood, IL, son Wesley (Stacy) Brown of Oneonta, grandchildren Yasameen (Joe) Smale of Smyrna, GA, Ross B. Brown of Pinson, Yale M. Ebrahimi of Peoria, IL, Justin M. Brown of Washington, D.C., Aidan W. Brown of Oneonta, brother Dan W. (Emma) Brown, Jr. of Biloxi, MS and sister Nevada (Jim) Blankenship of Nicholasville, KY.

Per his wishes, he was cremated by Cremation Services of East Alabama.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

Shelby

+2015, Alabaster, Shelby Co., AL, Funeral

Published in The Birmingham News from July 14 to July 15, 2015

Floyd Blankenship; funeral is 2 pm, Thurs, July 16, 2015 at Camp Branch UMC. Burial in Nabors Cemetery.

Visitation is 6 pm to 8 pm, Wed, July 15th, at Bolton Funeral Home.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

+2015, Alabaster, Shelby Co., AL, Funeral

http://www.shelbycountyreporter.com/2015/07/15/floyd-blankenship/

Floyd Blankenship, age 95 [1920], of Alabaster, died Monday, July 13.

The funeral service will be held at 2 p.m., Thursday, July 16 at Camp Branch United Methodist Church with Rev. Bill Phares officiating. Burial will follow in Nabors Cemetery.

Mr. Blankenship was a WWII veteran, retired after 20 years with the Shelby County Highway Department and a member of Camp Branch United Methodist Church.

Mr. Blankenship is preceded in death by his wife, Imogene Blankenship and a son, Tommy Blankenship.

He is survived by his children, Gary Blankenship, Stanley Blankenship (Jan), Tanya Gunter (Bob), and Randy Blankenship (Terry); daughter-in-law, Debbie Blankenship; 11 grandchildren; 10 great grandchildren and a host of other family and friends.

+2016, Alabaster, Shelby Co., AL, Obituary

http://www.boltonfuneralhome.com/?pagetype=obitlink&obit_id=1748558

Sue Coleman, age 69, of Alabaster, died on February 16, 2016.

The funeral service will be held at 1:00 p.m., Friday, February 19, 2016 at Providence Baptist Church, Clanton, AL, with Rev. Glenn Bonds and Rev. Evie Megginson officiating. Burial will follow in Nabors Cemetery, Alabaster, AL.

Mrs. Coleman is preceded in death by her parents, Charles and Annie Bell Blankenship Payne.

She is survived by her husband: Jimmy Coleman; daughter: Terri Coleman Minor (Michael); grandchildren: Ben Minor, Seth Minor, Lily Minor and numerous other family and friends.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

+2015, Calera, Shelby Co., AL, Obituary

Shelby County Reporter (AL) Date: February 23, 2015

Tullis Harold Blankenship, Sr., age 93, of Calera, died Monday, Feb. 23.

The funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Friday, Feb. 27 at Calera Baptist Church with burial in Enon Baptist Church Cemetery.

Mr. Blankenship worked at Hays International Aircraft for 36 years, was a World War II Veteran, Mason and member of Calera Baptist Church for over 70 years.

Mr. Blankenship is preceded in death by his wife, Nettie Blanche Lucas Blankenship , a daughter, Linda Blankenship , one brother, and two sisters.

He is survived by his daughters, Landa B. Dawkins (Donald); sons, Tullis H. Blankenship , Jr. (Gail) and Robert "Bobby" Blankenship(Cindy); grandchildren, Stephen Dawkins (Jamie), Jason Blankenship , Jaime Adams (Lane), Kerry Blankenship (Leslie), and Lucas Blankenship (Jennifer); great-grandchildren, Tori, Tripp, Jacob, Graham, Mason, Samantha, Skyler, Sidney, and Gavin; one brother, Floyd Blankenship ; and numerous other family and friends.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

+2016, Columbiana, Shelby Co., AL, Obituary

Shelby County Reporter (AL) - October 3, 2016

Alice Olivia Kendrick Blankenship, age 89, of Columbiana, passed away Sunday, Oct. 2. Olivia was born Sept. 9, 1927 and was the daughter of the late Robert E. and Elma Crane Kendrick.

Olivia grew up on the family farm in Wilsonville and lived most of her adult life in Columbiana Alabama, where she was a dedicated and faithful member of the First Baptist Church of Columbiana. She had a long service in the nursery at her church. She loved working with children and ran a day care from her home for years.

Olivia was the third of five children; two preceded her in death, Oland and A.E. (Red) Kendrick. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Roy L. Blankenship; and children, Johnny and Linda Kay Blankenship.

She is survived by her daughters, Debra Susan Burnett and Elisa (Lisa) Chaudhry; son, Robert William Blankenship; brother, William (Buck) Kendrick; and sister, Robbie Lynn Burks. Olivia was a loving and devoted mother, grandmother of four, and great grandmother of six.

The funeral service will be held at 2 p.m., Wednesday, Oct. 5 at Bolton Funeral Home with Rev. Donald Vanderslice officiating. Burial will follow in Shelby Garden of Rest.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

+2016, Helena, Shelby Co., AL, Obituary

http://obits.al.com/obituaries/birmingham/obituary.aspx?n=joe-blankinship&pid=184341230

Published in The Birmingham News on Mar. 5, 2017

Joe Blankinship, 58 [Apr 1958] of Helena died March 2, 2017.

Graveside service Tuesday, March 7, 2017 at 11:00 a.m. at Macedonia Cemetery.

Joseph W. Blankenship – b. Apr 1958 - Helena, AL: https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:KPQM-QZ3

Relatives - Christopher Ivan Blankenship, Helen T. Blankenship, Lee R. Blankenship, Roy T. Blankenship.

+2017, Helena, Shelby Co., AL, Funeral

Birmingham News (AL) - March 5, 2017

Joe Blankenship 58 [1959], of Helena died March 2, 2017. [Joseph Wyatt Blankenship]

Graveside service Tuesday, March 7, 2017 at 11:00 a.m. at Macedonia Cemetery.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2015, Montevallo, Shelby Co., AL, Obituary

Published in The Birmingham News from May 22 to May 24, 2015

Brady Austin Hudson, age 51 (May 26, 1963), of Montevallo, AL, passed away Monday, May 18, 2015 surrounded by his family.

He is survived by his wife, Tammy Hudson; sons, Austin Hudson, Matthew Hudson and Justin Blankenship; daughters, Amber Hudson and Brittnay Taylor; mother, Guin Hudson; sister, LaDonna Muir (Geoff); niece, Kaysi Ivey (Brad); great-niece, Camryn Ivey; and great-nephew, Kaden Baker.

He was preceded in death by his father, Jim Hudson; and nephew, Justin Hardin.

Private memorial service at a later date.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2015, Montevallo, Shelby Co., AL, Obituary

http://obits.dignitymemorial.com/dignity-memorial/obituary.aspx?n=Ronald-Batte&lc=9769&pid=175223146&uuid=f6f3e9e4-4c60-4901-8edb-337383f8953f

Ronald “Ron” Dennis Batte, age 80 of Montevallo went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, July 4, 2015.

Ron was a veteran of the United States Marine Corp. He was a member of Providence Baptist Church in Montevallo. He was preceded in death by his parents, Franklin and Laverne Batte.

His surviving relatives include a loving wife of 59 years, Mary Louise Batte; daughter, Karen Renee Beane (Ed); sons, Steven H. Batte (Susie) and Edward A. Batte; brother, Kenneth Batte (Carri); five grandchildren, Jennifer L. Blankenship (Luke), Robin M. Massey (Adam), Ashley S. McCoy (Jimmy), Megan E. Cigelske, and Steven Aaron Batte (Megan); seven great-grandchildren, Samantha, Skyler, Sidney, Jordan, Gavin, Brayden, and Jewel.

Service will be on Wednesday, July 8, 2015 at Rockco Funeral Home Chapel at 1:30 PM. Committal Service will be at 2:45 PM with military honors at the Alabama National Cemetery. Rev. Allen Foster will officiate his services.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

+2015, Montevallo, Shelby Co., AL, Death

http://obits.dignitymemorial.com/dignity-memorial/obituary.aspx?n=Bobbie-Blankenship&lc=9769&pid=1753

Bobbie Jean Blankenship, November 26, 1935 - July 25, 2015

Arrangements under the direction of Rockco Funeral Home (Montevallo), Montevallo, AL.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2016, Montevallo, Shelby Co., AL, Obituary

Daily Mountain Eagle (Jasper, AL) - June 22, 2016

Amber Nicole Jewell Pickett, 29, of Montevallo, passed away Saturday, June 18, 2016, at UAB Medical Center, [Birmingham, Jefferson Co., AL].

She was a school teacher at Primrose School in Montevallo. She loved sports and was a huge Alabama fan.

Mrs. Pickett was preceded in death by her grandmother, Linda King.

She is survived by her husband, Heath Pickett; son, Talyn Pickett; parents, David and Bonnie Jewell; sister, Ashley Jewell; grandparents, Fred and Mildred Jewell; aunts, Leighann Cunningham and Reba Blankenship; father- and mother-in-law, Lloyd and Robin Pickett; sister-in-law, Casey Latimer; and nieces, Lila and Allie Latimer.

Funeral service will be Thursday, June 23, 2016, at 2 p.m. in the New Horizon Memorial Chapel in Dora. Burial will follow at Good Hope Cemetery. The Rev. Jimmy Carr and Brodie Croyle will officiate.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

+2017, Pelham, Shelby Co., AL, Obituary

Birmingham News (AL) - December 1, 2017

Violet Frankie James, passed away on November 29, 2017 at the age of 93.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Hugh and Delphia Fambrough, and her husband Robert Belton James, Jr.

She is survived by her children, Robert James (Sandra), Mary Blankenship (Lane), Betty Morrison(Steve), Michael James(Beverly). 11 Grandchildren, 22 Great Grandchildren, 2 Great-Great Grandchildren.

There will be a celebration of life Service on Sunday, December 3, 2017 at 2:00 pm. at Ridout's Southern Heritage Funeral Home. Burial will be at Mt. Olive Cemetery, in Mt. Olive, AL.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

Talladega

+2015, Sylacauga, Talladega Co., AL, Obituary

Published in The Daily Home on Mar. 6, 2015

Funeral Services for Mr. James R. Cardwell, better known as Mickey, age 87 [1928] will be 3:00 p.m. on Sunday, March 8 at Curtis and Son Funeral Home, North Chapel. The Rev. Rick Deerman will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery.

He passed away March 4, 2015. Mr. Cardwell spent two years in Japan during WWII. He was a long time member and Deacon at Mignon Baptist Church. He was retired from Avondale Mills after forty years of service.

He was predeceased by his sons, Stan, James S. and Tim Cardwell and by a sister, Freddie S. McCarty.

He is survived by wife, Shirley Cardwell; sons, Paul S. Cardwell (Janice) and Jon Cardwell; daughter, Rebecca C. Pugh (Ken); brother, Larry P. Cardwell (Pat); sisters, Frances C. Cordner and Betty C. Blankenship (Albert); daughter in law, Libby J. Cardwell; 11 grandchildren & 5 great grandchildren.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

+2015, Sylacauga, Talladega Co., AL, Obituary

Published in The Daily Home on Mar. 18, 2015

Funeral service for Mary (Beth) Venn, 72, will be Thursday, March 19, 2015 at 11:00 am at Grimes Chapel Baptist Church with Rev. Charles Moore and Bro. Scott Jordon officiating she will lie in state at the church 1 hour prior to service. Burial will be in Andrews Chapel Cemetery in Hanover, AL. Pallbearers will be Corey Hallman, Jeremy Sanders, Adam Young, Paul Smith, Jake Thrash, Joey Hill and Brantley Harrell.

Ms. Venn died Monday March 16, 2015 at her residence.

She was preceded in death by parents Leonard W. and Dorolas E. Dobson; granddaughter, Amanda Young and great-grandchild Infant Thrash.

She was a member of Grimes Chapel Baptist Church. She was a homemaker and poet. She also loved her family, grandbabies and great grands.

She is survived by her son, Harvey Venn of Sylacauga; daughters, Rita Hallman husband Terry of Goodwater, Lisa Sanders husband Tony of Sylacauga and Brenda Blankenship husband Ray of Sylacauga; brother, Jim Dobson wife Patty of Hickory NC; sister, Patricia "Ric" Murdock of Orlando, FL; 14 Grand Children and 12 Great Grandchildren; friends, Horace and Doris Farris; and Beloved Pet, Sam.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

+2015, Sylacauga, Talladega Co., AL, Obituary

Published in The Daily Home on July 30, 2015

Funeral service for Larry "Foozy" Cardwell, 76, will be Friday, July 31, 2015 at 11:00 a.m. at Curtis and Son North Chapel with the Rev. Bill Brown officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Zach Brooks, Andrew Brown, Paul Cardwell, Kevin Daniels, Brady Baird, Cody Franklin, Chris Nolen, Jacob Brown.

Mr. Cardwell passed away July 28, 2015 at Coosa Valley Medical Center. Mr. Cardwell retired from Kimberly Clark Corporation.

He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Pat "Squeekie" Cardwell; son, Steve "Cogs" Cardwell; daughters, Terri Brown (Bill), Mitzi Bentley (Matt); sisters, Frances "Nude" Cordner, Betty Ann Blankenship (Vernon); sister-in-law, Shirley Cardwell; grandchildren, Emily Brown Daniels (Kevin), Mallory Brown Baird (Brady), Andrew Brown, Zach Brooks, Abbie Bentley, Mollie Bentley, Haley Cardwell Franklin (Cody), Chris Nolen, Jacob Brown; great grandchildren, Sadie Franklin, Dawson Nolen, Cooper Nolen, Eliza Kate Baird, Evelyn Baird.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2015, Sylacauga, Talladega Co., AL, Obituary

Published in The Daily Home on Dec. 1, 2015

Funeral service for Adeline Genevieve (Gen) Holland, 76, will be Tuesday, December 1, 2015 at 3:30pm at Curtis & Son Funeral Home North Chapel. Brother Mike Kiser will officiate. Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery.

Mrs. Holland passed away November 29, 2015 at Coosa Valley Nursing Home.

She retired from Talladega Board of Education where she worked in the child nutrition program. She also worked in the nutrition program at Shocco Springs. She was a member of Sylacauga Church of Christ.

Mrs. Holland was preceded in death by her husband, Joe N. Holland; sister, Emily Culp.

Survivors are her sons, Daren Holland, and wife Jada, of Sylacauga, Jay Holland, and wife Stacey, of Chelsea; daughter, Tania Blankenship, and husband Doyle, of Sylacauga; grandchildren, Dara Holland, Corbin Holland, Keegan Holland, Mason Holland, Sophie Holland, Matthew White and wife, Destiny, Ann Marie White, Rachel White.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2016, Sylacauga, Talladega Co., AL, Obituary

Published in The Daily Home on May 6, 2016

Funeral service for Elbert L. Blankenship, Sr., 73 [1943], will be held Saturday, May 7, 2016 at 12:30PM at Harper Springs Baptist Church, Sylacauga, AL. Burial will be held in Harper Springs Church Cemetery.

Mr. Blankenship departed this walk of life on April 28, 2016 leaving a legacy of five children: Sakenna Corbett, Leon Blankenship, Gerald Batchelor Sr., Latrice Bradford and Elbert L. Blankenship Jr.; one sister: Joyce Blankenship; two brothers: Colonel L. Lauderdale, and James Lauderdale; one aunt Ann Ferguson; and a host of other relatives and friends.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2016, Sylacauga, Talladega Co., AL, Obituary

Published in The Daily Home on May 19, 2016

Funeral service for Juanita Rayfield Shell, 77, will be Friday, May 20, 2016 at 2:00 p.m. at Radney-Smith Chapel with Rev. Tommy Thornton officiating. Burial will be in Old Weogufka Cemetery in Weogufka, AL. Pallbearers will be her grandsons, great-grandsons and family.

Mrs. Shell died Wednesday, May 18, 2016 at Coosa Valley Medical Center.

She was preceded in death by her parents Dude and Laverne Rayfield and brother Charles Rayfield.

She was a loving mother and grandmother and was very strong in her faith and loved the Lord. She was a member of Sylavon Baptist Church.

She is survived by two daughters, Kathy Rayfield Brewer husband Jack of Weogufka, Lisa Shell Vickers husband David of Hanover; two grandsons, Jason Blankenship, Tristan Vickers; granddaughter, Lauren Vickers; great-grandson, Shane Blankenship; great-granddaughter, Ally Blankenship; two brothers, Marion Rayfield and Dwight Rayfield both of Sylacauga.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2016, Sylacauga, Talladega Co., AL, Obituary

Published in The Daily Home on May 21, 2016

Sandra Watkins Hanna, 70, passed away May 19, 2016 at UAB Hospital in Birmingham [Jefferson Co., AL].

Survivors are her husband, William R. Hanna of Sylacauga; sons, Eddie Hanna and Roy (Laura) Hanna of Sylacauga; daughter Margie Hanna Blankenship; grandchildren, Chase Hanna, Chanisty Hanna, Lane Hanna, Tyler and Kristen McGrady, Drake Kelley, and Tori Lightsey; great grandchildren, Ansley Hanna and Saylor McGrady; brothers, Charles and David Watkins; sisters Thea Winslett and Kathy Watkins, and numerous nieces and nephews.

Funeral service will be Sunday, May 22, 2016 at 2 p.m. at Curtis and Son North Chapel with the Reverend R. L. Morris officiating. Burial will be in Macedonia Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Mason Blankenship, Wendall Weathers, Matt Lambert, John Jr Sims, Patrick Watkins, Duran Watkins, and Randall McDaniel.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

+2016, Sylacauga, Talladega Co., AL, Memorial

http://obits.dignitymemorial.com/dignity-memorial/obituary.aspx?n=Betty-Blankenship&lc=7009&pid=181067674&mid=7047521

In Memory of - Betty Ann Blankenship - March 5, 1930 - August 13, 2016

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

Betty Ann Cardwell m. Albert Vernon Blankenship

+2016, Sylacauga, Talladega Co., AL, Obituary

Published in The Daily Home on Aug. 16, 2016

Mrs. Betty Ann Blankenship, age 86, of Sylacauga passed away on August 13, 2016 at her residence.

She was preceded in death by her daughter: Pamela Ann Hay, brothers: Mickey Cardwell and Larry "Foozy" Cardwell and sister: Freddie McCarty.

Survivors are her loving husband of 69 years: Albert V. Blankenship, Son: Tony Ray Blankenship, Sister: Frances Cordner, Grandsons: Scott Young and Mason Blankenship and wife Amanda, Granddaughter: Leigh Ann Reeves, Great Grandson: Caiden Blankenship and Great Granddaughter: Carter Blankenship.

Graveside service was Monday, August 15, 2016 at Evergreen Cemetery with the Rev. Bill Brown officiating.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

+2016, Sylacauga, Talladega Co., AL, Obituary

Published in The Daily Home on Sept. 2, 2016

James Robert Vanzant age 59 of Sylacauga passed away on August 24, 2016.

Mr. Vanzant was preceded in death by his Sister; Melinda Blankenship and Brother; Jerry Vanzant.

Survivors are his children; Jonathan Vanzant and Jessica Vanzant. Father; James Milton Vanzant and Mother; Glenda Hubbard. Brother; Joey (Rhonda) Vanzant.

Funeral services for Mr. Vanzant will be a Graveside service on September 3, 2016 at 2PM at Fayetteville Methodist Cemetery. Burial will be at Fayetteville Methodist Cemetery. Rev. Jimmy Dale Abrams will be officiating. Pallbearers are Tim Wideman, Scott Fitzsimmons, Bake Morris, Lukas Sims, Mark Vanzant, Jeff Burton.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

+2016, Sylacauga, Talladega Co., AL, Obituary

Published in The Daily Home on Sept. 13, 2016

Mr. James Paul Blankenship, 80 [1936], passed away September 11, 2016 at Grandview Hospital, [Birmingham, Jefferson Co., AL].

He was preceded in death by, mother Annie Belle Fowler and father, James Wesley Blankenship.

Graveside Service in Evergreen Memorial Cemetery Wednesday, September 14 at 10 AM. Rev. Russell Gooden officiating. Curtis and Son Funeral Home will direct.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

+2017, Sylacauga, Talladega Co, AL, Obituary

http://obits.dignitymemorial.com/dignity-memorial/obituary.aspx?n=Irma-Cordner&lc=7009&pid=184058358&mid=7283427

In Memory of, Irma F. Cordner, September 7, 1925 - February 7, 2017

Survivors are her daughter: Karen Elizabeth Sessions (Steve), Son: Shawn Hogan Cordner (Terry), Brothers: James Cardwell, Larry Cardwell, Sisters: Betty Blankenship, Freddie McCarty, Grandchildren: Benjamin Cordner (Anna), Holly Cordner, Samuel Cordner (Megan), Coby Vanwagner (Lauren), Clint Smith, Mariah Sessions and 9 great grandchildren.

Graveside service for Irma Frances Cordner of Sylacauga will be Friday, February 10, 2017 at 11AM at Rockford Cemetery. Visitation will be Friday, February 10, 2017 from 930-1030AM at Curtis and Son North Chapel.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2017, Sylacauga, Talladega Co., AL, Obituary

Published in The Daily Home on Feb. 17, 2017

Mrs. Mae Lois Bledsoe, 85 [1932], passed away Monday, February 13, 2017, at Grandview Medical Center in Birmingham, [Jefferson Co., AL].

Survivors are eight children, Lynda Bledsoe, Dwight (Donna) Bledsoe, both of Detroit, Mich., Barbara (Raymond) Terrell, of Clarksville, Tenn., Janice (David) Wilson, Traci (Carlos) Jones, Rosie Green, Hugh Terry, Michael (Jessica) Bledsoe, all of Sylacauga; twelve siblings, Ruth Jones, Carolyn Smith, Laverne (AL) Blankenship, Willie McMillan, Eddie (Bootsie) McMillan, Felix (Banilda) McMillan, all of Detroit, MI, Olivia (Rufus) Ogletree, of Southfield, Mich., Edith Pate, of Birmingham, Lurlene Twyman, of Huntsville, Faye (Freeman) Robertson, of Vincent, Elaine Wadsworth, Arletha (Bill) Threatt, both of Sylacauga; twenty-four grandchildren, thirty-eight great-grandchildren, nine great-great- grandchildren; a host of nieces, nephews other relatives, and friends.

Life celebration will be held Saturday, February 18, 2017 at 2 pm., from the Harper Spring Baptist Church Sylacauga with the Reverend Fred Smith, Celebrant. Interment follows in the Harper Spring Church Cemetery.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

+2017, Sylacauga, Talladega Co., AL, Obituary

Published in The Daily Home on Aug. 5, 2017

Nancy Parrett Blankenship, 69, passed away on August 3, 2017 at her residence.

Survivors are her husband, James "Buddy" Blankenship; son, Derek Gardner (Camille); daughter, Kelli Kircus (Charlton); step-son, Hugo Blankenship (Jamie); step-daughter, Becky Allen; sisters, Linda Thompson (Jerry), Gayle Cochran (Wayne); grandchildren, Tanner Cleveland, Brenna Gardner, Conner Gardner, Brandon Blankenship, Summer Allen and Jayla Blankenship.

Memorial service will be Wednesday, August 9, 2017, at 11 a.m. at Curtis and Son North Chapel with Alan Thompson and Charles Kircus officiating.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

+2017, Sylacauga, Talladega Co., AL, Obituary

The Daily Home, (Talladega, AL) - December 7, 2017

Ms. Marjorie Nell McClure Blankenship age 77, of Sylacauga, passed away December 5, 2017 at Sylacauga Health and Rehab.

She was a member of Mignon Baptist Church.

She was preceded in death by her daughter: Debra Blankenship, son: Bobby H. Blankenship Jr., father: Lowell McClure and mother: Marjorie McClure.

Survivors are her daughter: Dawn Horton (David), sisters: Elaine Simpson, Laverne Guy, grandchildren: Joshua Pruitt (Chanin), Kelsey Pruitt, great grandchildren: Addison and Trager Pruitt.

Funeral Service will be Friday at 2PM at Curtis and Son North Chapel with the Rev. Mac McCaleb officiating. Burial will follow in Evergreen Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Johnny Guy, Leslie Guy, Steve Embry, Bill Pharr, Shane Payton, John Hall Honorary Pallbearers will be Joshua Pruitt and David Horton.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2015, Talladega, Talladega Co., AL, Obituary

Published in The Daily Home from Jan. 17 to Jan. 20, 2015

Funeral services for Willie B. Cook, 90, will be 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday, January 21, 2015 at Peace Baptist Church. Rev. Van Toney Welch will officiate. Interment will be in Pine Hill Memorial Park. Mr. Cook will lie in state at the church one hour prior to the service.

Survivors are his wife, Bertha Cook of Talladega; son, Darrell (Sonya) Cook of Oxford; sisters, Ruth Jones, Mae Bledsoe, Lurlene Twymon, Fay (Freeman) Robertson, Elaine Wadsworth, Carolyn Smith, Lavern (Joseph) Blankenship, Olivia (Rufus) Ogletree, Edith Tate and Aletha (Billie) Threatt; brothers, Willie McMillian, Eddie (Bootsie) McMillian, Felix McMillian and Curtis Cook; and two grandchildren.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2016, Talladega, Talladega Co., AL, Obituary

Published in The Daily Home on Mar. 5, 2016

Funeral services for Susan B. Marler, 56 [1960], will be 2:00 pm Sunday, March 6, 2016 at Usrey Funeral Home Chapel in Talladega. Randy Morris will officiate and burial will follow at Blankenship Family Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Michael Turner, Tracy "Bo" Murner, Keith Blankenship, Kelly Blankenship, Matt Gentry, T. J. Blankenship, and Wesley Blankenship.

Mrs. Marler passed away March 3, 2016 at her residence.

Susan was a native and lifelong resident of Talladega. She was a member of Horn's Valley Memorial Church. She loved gardening, buttercups, and all of her family members.

She is survived by her husband Jimmy "O'Neal" Marler, son Brian O'Neal Marler, mother Edna Christine Blankenship, sisters Diane Murner, Phyllis Williams, Shelia Gentry (Roger), Tena Turner, brothers Dale Blankenship (Chris), Keith Blankenship (Michelle), Terry W. Blankenship, grandchildren Brianna Marler, and Hayden Marler.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

Tallapoosa

+2015, Alexander City, Tallapoosa Co., AL, Obituary

The Alexander City Outlook, (AL) Date: January 21, 2015

Graveside service for Mrs. Sylvia Magdalene Blankenship, 83, of Alexander City, will be Thursday, January 22, 2015 at 1:00 p.m. at Hillview Memorial Park. Randy Anderson and Rev. Scott Jordan will officiate.

Mrs. Blankenship passed away on Tuesday, January 20, 2015 at Russell Medical Center. She was born on April 4, 1931 in Clay County, Alabama to Toliver Jackson Green and Myrtis Laverne Gilbert Green.

She was a member of Perryville Baptist Church. Mrs. Blankenship loved her family very much, and especially loved being around her grandchildren. She worked as a bookeeper for RC Cola for 20 years, a quilter at Bill Nichols State Veteran's Home, volunteered at Russell Medical Center, and was a member of Volunteer Connections of Central Alabama. Mrs. Blankenship loved working outside, cutting the grass, quilting, and was an avid reader. Some of her favorite vacations were going to the mountains and to the beach.

She is survived by her daughters, Amanda Mann (Mike) and Susan Hamlett both of Alexander City; son, Timothy Blankenship (Norma), of Cragford; daughter-in-law, Maria Blankenship of Hinesville, GA; grandchildren, Stacey Wade (Pat), Michael Mann, Rebecca Hamlett, Miles Hamlett (Corey), William Blankenship, Adam Blankenship, and Brian Blankenship; and four great grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, James Miles Blankenship; daughter, Nelda Faye Blankenship; son, James Melvin Blankenship; and son-in-law, Elvin Hamlett.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

+2015, Alexander City, Tallapoosa Co., AL, Obituary

The Alexander City Outlook, (AL) Date: April 13, 2015

Memorial service for Mrs. Carole Iddon Blankenship, 55, of Alexander City, will be Saturday, April 18, 2015 at 11:00 a.m. at the Duncan Memorial United Methodist Church. Rev. Lennox Mallory will officiate.

Mrs. Blankenship passed away on Saturday, April 11, 2015 at Adams Health and Rehab. She was born on April 5, 1960 in South Charleston, West Virginia to John William Iddon and Julia Lee Pridgeon Iddon.

She was a member of Duncan Memorial United Methodist Church. Mrs.Blankenship loved making her friends and family happy and enjoyed buying gifts for them. She was an avid Auburn fan and also enjoyed watching NASCAR.

She is survived by her husband of 12 years, Darryle Lee Blankenship of Alexander City; parents; sister, Connie Howard (Daryl), of Alexander City; brother, Brian C. Iddon (Melisa), of Alexander City; niece, Courtney Martin (Brad); nephew, Austin Howard and niece, Katie Iddon

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

+2015, Alexander City, Tallapoosa Co., AL, Death

Published in The Daily Home on May 3, 2015

Kenneth R. Blankenship, 63 [1952], of Alexander City, passed away at Russell Medical Center on Saturday, May 2, 2015.

Funeral arrangements are incomplete, but will be announced by Radney-Smith Funeral Home.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

+2015, Alexander City, AL, Obituary

http://www.radneysmith.com/obits/obituary.php?id=547610

Funeral service for Kenneth Ray Blankenship, 63, will be Wednesday, May 6, 2015 at 2:00 pm at Radney-Smith Chapel with Rev. Joe Camp officiating. Burial will be in Unity Presbyterian Church Cemetery in Weogufka, AL.

Mr. Blankenship died Saturday, May 2, 2015 at Russell Medical Center in Alexander City, AL.

He was preceded in death by his brother, Raymond Allan Blankenship. Mr. Blankenship worked for the City of Sylacauga for over 30 years as head mechanic.

He is survived by daughters, Shannon Lynn Scott husband Joey of Hoover, AL and Amanda Gail Landry of Pensacola, FL, sisters, Kathleen Arney husband Del of Canton, Ga, Sandra Gail Robinson husband Ronnie of Fayetteville, AL, Barbara Jean Goodwin husband Richard of Pensacola, FL and Kimberly Ann Maqouyrk husband Jeff of Sylacauga, AL, grandchildren, Arianna Malaina Landry and Aiden Rylynn Landry Blankenship.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2016, Alexander City, Tallapoosa Co., AL, Obituary

Daily Mountain Eagle (Jasper, AL) - April 10, 2016

Betty Sue Willis, 85, of Alexander City, passed away on Saturday, April 9, 2016, at Brown Nursing Home. She was born on Dec. 6, 1930, in Walker County to Sterling T. Edwards and Flora Bell Best Edwards.

She worked at Russell Corporation for more than 25 years, and was a member of Alex City Church of Christ. She enjoyed gardening, fishing, cooking and loved her family very much.

She was preceded in death by her parents; grandchildren, Ray Guy and Lee Blankenship; great-grandchildren, Justin Todd and Leighton Parrish; and sister, Janice Edwards.

Willis is survived by her sons, Robert (Frances) Galbreth of Alexander City and Benny (Cathy) Galbreath of Kellyton; daughters, Margaret (James) Parrish of Alexander City, Karen (Tony) Guy of Alexander City and Sharon (Tommy) Blankenship of Hackneyville; nine grandchildren; 14 great grandchildren; one great great grandchild; sisters, Myrtle Jean Whitfield of Jasper and Alma (Bobby) Parrott of Alexander City; brothers, Thomas Lamar (Shelby) Edwards and Larry (Bonnie) Edwards, both of Jasper, Glenn Davis (Sherry) Edwards and Phillip Sterling (Ruth) Edwards, both of Brookwood.

Funeral services will be Tuesday, April 12, 2016, at 1 p.m. at the Alex City Church of Christ. Burial will follow in the Alexander City Cemetery. John David Parker and Chris Tidwell will officiate.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

+2016, Alexander City, Tallapoosa Co., AL, Obituary

The Alexander City Outlook, (AL) - April 18, 2016

Ms. Tracey Funderburk Blankenship, 51, of Alexander City, passed away on Sunday, April 17, 2016 at UAB. She was born on July 28, 1964 in Alexander City, AL to Willis "Jimmy" Funderburk and Frances Funderburk.

Tracey was an avid animal lover.

She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Maude and Britt Funderburk and James and Myrtle Ray.

She is survived by her parents; brothers, Tim (Ann) Funderburk and Terry Funderburk, nephews Britt Funderburk, Nickolas Funderburk and niece Selena Hathcock.

Funeral Service will be Wednesday, April 20, 2016 at 2:00 p.m. at the Chapel of Radney Funeral Home. Rev. Shane Dismuke will officiate. Burial will follow in the Hillview Memorial Park.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

+2016, Alexander City, Tallapoosa Co., AL, Obituary

The Alexander City Outlook, (AL) - November 21, 2016

Mr. George Terrell Wheeles, 77, of Alexander City, Alabama, passed away on Sunday, November 20, 2016 at his residence. He was born on October 6, 1939 in Clay County, Alabama to Elmer Lee Wheeles and Katie Bell Wheeles.

He was an active member of Hillabee Baptist Church, Ourtown/Willow Point Fire Department Board of Directors and Firefighter, Rescue Squad, Giddeons, Hillabee Baptist Church Building Committee, Retired Captain of the ACFD, Taught Fire Science at ACJC, retired Maintence Supervisor with Russell Land and previously employed by the ACPD. Mr. Wheeles loved his family dearly and enjoyed spending time with them. He enjoyed woodworking, Alabama football and what he called "junking-looking about" with his daughter.

He was preceded in death by his sons, Timothy "Rock" Wheeles, Brian L. Wheeles; parents; sister, Myra Blankenship and first wife, Barbara Jean Cooley Wheeles.

He is survived by his wife of 22 years, Patricia Wheeles of Alexander City; daughter, Jeanna W. Brewer (Jeff), step-daughter, Ronda H. Blythe, step-son, Kevin Hanna (Julianne), son, Jimmy Johns, daughter-in-law, Joan M. Wheeles; grandchildren, Joyful Johns Walters, Chad M. Wheeles, Justin Terrell Johns, Lindsey Wheeles Fuller (Kenny),Tyler Brewer, Jolie Blythe, Spencer Brewer, Dakota Blythe, Emma Grace Hanna, Alison Hanna; great-grandchild, Julia Belle Walters; brothers, Jerry Wheeles (Rita), David Wheeles (Brenda), Bennett Wheeles (Marchell); sisters, Shirley Baker (Wayne), Jane Chaviers, Jo Roughton (Dinky), Mary Jordan (Johnny Wayne); sister-in-laws, Judy Gail Williams, Peggy Cleveland (Pap), Sharon Cleveland and numerous nieces and nephews.

Funeral Service will be Tuesday, November 22, 2016 at 2:00 p.m. at Hillabee Baptist Church. Rev. Josh Sammons, Rev. Jerry Wheeles will officiate. Burial will follow in the Mellow Valley Baptist Church Cemetery.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

+2016, Alexander City, Tallapoosa Co., AL, Obituary

The Alexander City Outlook, (AL) - December 1, 2016

Mrs. Frances Blankenship, 90, of Alexander City, passed away on Thursday, December 1, 2016 at Chapman Healthcare Center. She was born on December 28, 1925 in Tallapoosa County, Alabama to George Walter McDaniel, Sr. and Cola Mae McDaniel.

Mrs. Blankenship was a member of Orr Street Baptist Church. She enjoyed spending time with the Southern Tours group traveling and shopping. She was a very loving family oriented woman that loved her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents; brother, Allen McDaniel; sisters, Maxine Baker and Ruth Blankenship.

She is survived by her son, Rodney Wayne Blankenship (Kathi) of Montgomery; daughter, Peggy Joyce Lang (Rich) of Jacksonville, FL; grandchildren, Gina Holt, Ben Blankenship , Allison Lang; great-grandchildren, Mae Morgan Blankenship , Bennett Blankenship , Ingram Holt, Landry Holt; sister, Dannie Dean Jones; brothers, George and Arnold McDaniel.

Graveside Service will be Saturday, December 3, 2016 at 11:00 a.m. at the Hillview Memorial Park. Bro. Larry Cummings will officiate.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

+2017, Alexander City, Tallapoosa Co., AL, Obituary

http://www.tributes.com/obituary/show/James-Marion-Blankenship-104332096

Mr. James Marion Blankenship, Alexander City, Alabama, January 2017

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

+2017, Alexander City, Tallapoosa Co., AL, Obituary

http://www.radneyfuneralhome.com/obituaries/James-Blankenship-8/#!/Obituary

Mr. James Marion "Bill" Blankenship, 84, of Alexander City, Alabama, passed away on Friday, January 6, 2017 at his residence. He was born on May 23, 1932 in Alexander City, Alabama to Vester Blankenship and P. Y. Smith Blankenship.

He was a member of First Baptist Church and Ware Masonic Lodge and was a 50 year Mason. Mr. Blankenship was an excellent wood craftsman and built furniture for his children and grandchildren and built his own home 56 years ago. He worked as a truck driver for 24 years and logged over 6 million miles. He traveled over 3 million miles without an accident. He was one of the last milk men in Alex City. He served as a Staff Sergeant in the Alabama National Guard Towed Artillary. Mr. Bill enjoyed fishing, especially with his friend, Larry Collins.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Nannie Sue Blankenship of Alexander City; his children, Susan Honer Denney of Pensacola, Alicia Colleen Brown, Timothy Marion Blankenship (Jane) , and John Mark Blankenship (Shirley and her children) all of Alexander City; grandchildren, Joseph Blankenship (Tiffany), Mary Katherine Smith (Pate), Paul Blankenship, David Denney (Hanah), Amanda Brown, Emily Porrett (Charles), and Matthew Brown; Nine Great Grandchildren; sister, Martha Davidson of Montgomery; and brother, Dean Blankenship of Jacksonville, FL.

Funeral Service will be Sunday, January 8, 2017 at 3:00 pm at the Chapel of Radney Funeral Home. Burial will follow in the Alexander City Cemetery.

+2017, Alexander City, Tallapoosa Co., AL, Obituary

The Alexander City Outlook, (AL) - December 12, 2017

Mr. Arnold L. McDaniel, 83, of Alexander City, Alabama, passed away on Tuesday, December 12, 2017 at Russell Medical. He was born on February 9, 1934 in New Site, Alabama to George Walter McDaniel and Cola Mae McDaniel.

He was an active member of Flint Hill United Methodist Church. Mr. McDaniel was a very devoted father, husband and grandfather. His pride and joy was his two daughters, sons-in-law and grandchildren. Arnold was only one of six who obtained the lifetime membership in the Elk's Lodge where he was a loyal member for over 50 years. He never missed poker night with his fellow Elk members and would make "his rounds" everyday visiting his friends.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Lois McDaniel; parents; sisters, Ruth Spraggins, Frances Blankenship, Maxine Baker and brother, Allen McDaniel.

He is survived by his daughters, Frankie French (David) of Pensacola, FL and Kristen M. Stallings (Michael) of Chelsea; grandchildren, David French, Jr., Parker Lee Stallings, Paxton Daniel Stallings, Isabella Paige French, Jackson Logan French, and Chelsea French Burns (Eric); brother, George W. "Stick" McDaniel, Jr. (Gail) of Alexander City; sister, Dannie Dean Jones and numerous nieces and nephews.

Funeral Service will be Thursday, December 14, 2017 at 2:00 p.m. at the Chapel of Radney Funeral Home Rev. John Hill will officiate. Burial will follow in the Hillview Memorial Park. The Alexander City Veteran's Honor Guard will present honors at the graveside.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

Tuscaloosa

2016, Brookwood, Tuscaloosa Co., AL, Obituary

Published in Farmington Daily Times from Oct. 5 to Oct. 12, 2016

Summer Jaye (Yazzie) Peebles, 33, of Brookwood, Ala. and Nenahnezad, passed away on Wednesday, Sept. 28, 2016, in Birmingham, [Jefferson Co.,] Ala. She was born July 1, 1983, in Shiprock, to Cecelia Tsosie and Tommy Yazzie.

Summer was raised in Teec Nos Pos, Ariz., and she moved to Tuscaloosa, Ala., in the early 2000's. Summer married Jon Peebles. She became a welder apprentice as she attended Tuscaloosa School of Welding and became a Journeyman/Pipefitter. Summer enjoyed her job and loved her family very much, she accepted Jesus Christ as her Lord and Savior and reigns with Christ in Heaven.

Summer was preceded in death by her father, Tommy Yazzie; sister, Heidi D. Yazzie; and grandparents, Jay Sr. and Annie Mae Yazzie, Cowboy D. Tsosie and Bessie Clah.

She is survived by her husband, Jonathan Peebles; sons, Dominique Dante and Rex Christian Peebles; mother, Cecelia Tsosie; sister, Deanna Blankenship; brothers, Joseph Yazzie, Chris Yazzie and Carlos Yazzie; Paternal aunts, uncles, cousins, nephews and nieces; Maternal aunts, uncles, cousins, nephews and nieces.

A funeral service will be at 10 a.m. today, Oct. 7, at Teec Nos Pos Christian Reformed Church, in Teec Nos Pos with Pastor William Lee officiating. Interment will follow at Teec Nos Pos Community Cemetery. Pallbearers are Brett Yazzie, Carlos Yazzie, Lukas Yazzie, Chris Yazzie, Jon Peebles and Joseph Yazzie. Summer is in the care of Desert View Funeral Home, North U.S. Highway 491, in Shiprock, 505-368-4607.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

+2015, Cottondale, Tuscaloosa Co., AL, Obituary

http://www.obryantchapelfh.com/book-of-memories/2110205/Blankenship-Stephen/obituary.php

Stephen Lee Blankenship age 40 of Cottondale, AL died April 14, 2015 at DCH Regional Medical Center, [Tuscaloosa, Tuscaloosa Co., AL]. He was born February 21, 1975 in Demopolis, AL.

He was employed with Warrior Tractor Company and a member of Thomasville Church of Christ.

He is survived by his parents, Allen Blankenship and Rita Blankenship of Thomasville, AL; brother, Wesley Allen Blankenship of Thomasville, AL; sister, Alison Blankenship Furrow of Thomasville, AL; grandmothers, Nellie Jean Blankenship of Mobile, AL; and Betty Taylor Cline of Thomasville, AL.

Visitation will be held at O'Bryant Chapel Funeral Home on Friday, April 17, 2015 from 1:00 PM until the 2:00 PM service time with Adam Andrews officiating. Burial will be in the Choctaw Corner Cemetery in Thomasville, AL.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

Allen Lee Blankenship – b.23Jul1949 - Thomasville, AL: https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:KPXQ-HSN

Relatives: Rita C. Blankenship, Stephen Lee Blankenship.

+2016, Northport, Tuscaloosa Co., AL, Obituary

Published in Tuscaloosa News on July 15, 2016

Joseph D. "Joe" Sansom, age 66 [1950], of Northport, died July 12, 2016.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Rubin H. Sansom and Emma J. Blankenship and sister, Sandra Sansom.

Survivors include his wife, Reta Sansom; son, Chris Sansom; daughters, Pam McAdams (Steve), Kim Falls (Shawn) and Christa Sansom (Chance); brothers, Rubin H. Sansom, Jr. (Eva) and Jerry Wayne Sansom (Reba); sisters, Shirley S. Huff and Johanna Hoggle (Dennis); grandchildren, Joseph "Joe Joe" Sansom, Austin Estes, Courtney Brandan, Angel Turner, Dusty and Dixie McAdams; and Christa Sansom's future great-grandchild, Baby Pittman.

Services will be 1 p.m. Saturday, July 16, 2016, at Magnolia Chapel Funeral Home North with Rev. Kris Martin officiating. Burial will follow in Sunset Memorial Park with Magnolia Chapel Funeral Home North directing. Pallbearers will be James Skelton, Ken Skelton, Randy Collins, Michael Edwards, Bobby Kizziah, Doug Kizziah, Ben Mitchell and Chance Pittman. Honorary pallbearers are Dr. Larry Skelton, Dr. Fred Graham, Northport Medical Center, Dr. Johnson and friends of the Samantha, Holt, Coker and Brookwood communities.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

+2017, Tuscaloosa, Tuscaloosa Co., AL, Obituary

Published in Tuscaloosa News on Apr. 28, 2017

Paul Jackson, age 98, died on Tuesday, April 25, 2017, at Hospice of West Alabama in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. Services will be held on Sunday, April 30, 2017. Mr. Jackson was born February 11, 1919, in Birmingham, Alabama, but moved to Tuscaloosa at an early age.

He is a graduate of Tuscaloosa High School, Auburn University, and holds a Master's degree from The University of Alabama. He also received additional training at the University of Florida and the Menninger Foundation. While at Auburn, he completed his undergraduate education in the area of agriculture and subsequently worked in Florida and later in West Alabama teaching agriculture to farmers in these areas.

As he continued his work, he enrolled in The University of Alabama and earned his Master's degree in Vocational Rehabilitation. His formal career in this area began in 1952 when he served as a counselor at Bryce Hospital. In 1956, he was assigned additional duties working with rehabilitation counselors at Bryce Hospital and Partlow State School. He became a full-time rehabilitation counselor at these two institutions in 1962 and in 1966 was named supervisor of programs at all three state schools. In 1969, he was appointed to area supervisor for the Vocational Rehabilitation Division of the State Department of Education with responsibilities in eleven counties in the West Alabama area.

Mr. Jackson was also an active member of First Presbyterian Church, the Tuscaloosa Civitan Club, and the Retired Officers' Club of Tuscaloosa. In 1940, the Alabama National Guard was federalized, and Mr. Jackson was sent to Camp Blanding, Florida, for infantry training. He remained there for six months until he was assigned to the United States Army Air Corps where he served for two years as an armament sergeant charged with patrolling the East coast of the United States searching for German submarines. He then applied for and was accepted into Officer Training School. Upon completion of Officer Training School, Mr. Jackson was commissioned in May, 1943, as Second Lieutenant. He received several stateside assignments until he was sent to Okinawa to serve in the United States Army Artillery Corp where he remained until the war ended. Mr. Jackson continued his service in the United States Army Reserve until February, 1979, when he retired with an honorable discharge and the rank of Major.

Paul was an outstanding father. He was an encourager and mentor to many. His sense of humor and quick smile could lift your spirits in a second. Anyone he met became a friend. He instilled in his children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren the joy of being outdoors. Fishing, hunting, camping, and traveling across the country in his motor home were activities he enjoyed throughout his 98 years. Paul lived a full and purposeful life. He will be greatly missed.

He was preceded in death by his first wife, Barbara Johnston Jackson; second wife, Carol H. Jackson; parents, Charles and Rubie Jackson; stepmother, Flora Jackson; sisters, Emma Blagburn and Ruby Hardin; brother, Jimmy Jackson; and grandson, Paul Daniel Flournoy.

Survivors include his son, Andrew C. Jackson of Tuscaloosa; daughters, Susan Blankenship of Tuscaloosa and Liisa Flournoy of Fairhope; sister, Florene Wooldridge of Tuscaloosa; sister-in-law, Earldyne Johnston Begich of Silver Bay, Minnesota; grandchildren, Rain H. Blankenship (Natalie), Elizabeth Waldrop (Jason), Ensley Darnall (Jack), Andrew C. Jackson II (Michael Anne); and great-grandchildren, Saylor Blankenship, Jack Blankenship, Dylan Waldrop, Grayson Waldrop, Owen Waldrop, Mary Jackson Darnall, Steele Darnall, Andrew C. Jackson III, and Barrett Jackson.

The service will begin at 3:00 p.m. in the Sanctuary of First Presbyterian Church with The Reverend Michael Bailey presiding. Burial at Evergreen City Cemetery will follow the church service with Heritage Chapel Funeral Home & Cremations, a Dignity Memorial Provider, directing. Pallbearers will be Rain H. Blankenship, Andrew C. Jackson II, Charles ""Chuck"" Malone, Ted Jackson, Charles ""Chuck"" Blagburn, and Jason Waldrop.

Honorary pallbearers are members of the M and M's Sunday School Class of First Presbyterian Church, the Tuscaloosa Civitan Club, the Retired Officer's Club, Nick and Margaret Ramsey, Doyle and Nancy Love, Arnold and Sue Mills, Bill and Carole Henry, Pine Valley Retirement Community, Dr. Ross Vaughn and staff, and the staff at Hospice of West Alabama.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

Walker

2015, Dora, Walker Co., AL, Obituary

Daily Mountain Eagle (Jasper, AL) Date: February 15, 2015

Angela Kay Stromblad, 49 [1966], of Dora, passed away Thursday, Feb. 12, 2015, at her residence.

Funeral services will be Monday, Feb. 16, 2015, at 3:30 p.m. in the Bell Funeral Home, Sumiton Chapel, with burial at Brasfield Cemetery.

She was preceded in death by her brothers, Anthony Vince and Danny Ray Blain.

She is survived by her husband, Raymond Stromblad of Indiana; special friend, David Bowling of Dora; sons, Raymond Stromblad (Jennifer) of Jasper, David Bowling (Candace) of Dora, and Daniel Bowling of Dora; granddaughter, Izabella Bowling of Dora; mother, Shirley Blain of Galesburg, Illinois; father, Lester Blankenship of Bradshaw, West Virginia; brothers, Chris Vince of Cicero, Illinois and Johnny Blankenship of Bradshaw, West Virginia; sisters, Belinda Blain of Galesburg, Illinois and Anita Blankenship of Bradshaw, West Virginia; and many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

Lester W. Blankenship – b.30May1940 - Bradshaw, WV: https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:2S9F-GS6

2015, Empire, Walker Co., AL, Obituary

Daily Mountain Eagle (Jasper, AL) Date: January 16, 2015

Michael Edward Bowman, 59, of Empire, passed away Wednesday, Jan. 14, 2015, at his residence.

Funeral services will be today Jan. 16, 2015, at noon, in the New Horizon Memorial Chapel. The Rev. Randy Hayes and the Rev.Kevin Bowman will officiate. Burial will be at Empire Memorial Cemetery.

Bowman was preceded in death by his parents, Ed and Burline Bowman; and his nephew, Brian Bowman.

He is survived by his wife of 30 years, Sandra Bowman; children, Danny Brand, Amanda Isbell (Wade), Rachel Pannell and James Bush; grandchildren, Austin Pannell, Alexis Isbell, Cody and Caleb Brand, Emily Blankenship and Landon and Drake Freil; great grandchildren, Clayton Edward Bush and Faithlynn Blankenship; brother, Larry Bowman (Susan); sister, Barbara Tolbert (Anthony); several nieces, nephews and other relatives; and a host of friends.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2016, Jasper, Walker Co., AL, Obituary

Daily Mountain Eagle (Jasper, AL) - March 26, 2016

Jack E. McCauley Sr., born Oct. 20, 1939, passed away Thursday, March 24, 2016, at his residence.

McCauley was preceded in death by his parents, Wallace McCauley and Lera McCauley.

He is survived by his wife, Doris McCauley; daughter, April Blankenship (Randy); sons, Jack McCauley Jr. (Camille) and Jeff McCauley (Alisa); sister, Gwen Reed; brother, Doyle McCauley; and five grandchildren.

Funeral services will be Sunday, March 27, 2016, at 2 p.m. at New Hope Holy Church of Christ, with burial in the adjoining cemetery. Mike Jackson, Waymon Ashley and Learon West will officiate. Pallbearers will be Jace McCauley, Ricky Blackwell, Shane Blackwell, Chris West, Craig West and Steve Kimbrell.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

+2016, Jasper, Walker Co., AL, Obituary

http://mountaineagle.com/stories/ronald-pulliam,7113

Ronald Pulliam, 79, of Jasper, passed away Saturday, May 14, 2016, at his home in Jasper. He was born June 30, 1936.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Ollis and Lillian Pulliam; and brother, F. C. Pulliam.

He is survived by his wife, Carla Smith Pulliam; daughters, Connie Pulliam Stewart (Chuck), Bethanne Pulliam Welden (Bill) and Ronda Pulliam Miskelley (Jimmy); grandchildren, Ryan Stewart (Kristy), Kyle Stewart (Kristen), Kaylee Stewart Hudson (Nick), Bo Welden (Caroline), Anne-Allen Welden, Elisabeth Welden Woodring (Whit), Lela Welden, Maggie Miskelley, Annie Miskelley, and Thomas Miskelley; seven great grandchildren; brother, Donald Pulliam (Dot); and sister, Betty Blankenship (Bill).

Visitation will be Tuesday, May 17, 2016, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Sixth Avenue Church of Christ, with the service then starting at 1 p.m. Services will be conducted by Levi Sides, Patrick Morrison and Jerry Smith. Pallbearers will be his grandsons and honorary pallbearers will be his granddaughters.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2017, Jasper, Walker Co., AL, Obituary

Daily Mountain Eagle (Jasper, AL) - June 20, 2017

Infant William James Boren passed away Friday, June 16, 2017, at Grandview Medical Center, [Birmingham, Jefferson Co., AL].

He was preceded in death by his great-grandfathers, Leldon Boren, Willard Blankenship and James Joseph McLean Sr.; great-grandmother, Edith Claire Boren; and great-great-grandmother, Ruth Montgomery.

He is survived by his mother, Courtney Vinson Boren; father, James Mason Boren Jr.; sister, Lily Perrin Boren; great-grandparents, Dot and Billy Vinson, Frankie McLean, Lavonia Wimberley and Corky Wimberley; and grandparents, Janice Blankenship Aaron and Tim Aaron, Margie McLean Bookout (Randy Gaut), Mason Boren Sr., and Bill Vinson and Delicia Vinson.

Funeral services will be held Saturday, June 24, 2017, at 10 a.m. in the Collins-Burke Chapel. Dan Whitaker will officiate.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2016, Parrish, Walker Co., AL, Obituary

Daily Mountain Eagle (Jasper, AL) - September 8, 2016

Mattie Southwood, 96, of Parrish, born Sept. 26, 1919, passed away Tuesday, Sept. 6, 2016, at her residence.

Southwood was preceded in death by her husband, George W. Southwood; mother, Elmer Brown; father, Jim Mark Brown; son, MacArthur "Tokey" Brown; sister, Mary Ford; and brothers, Archie, Lee, Carroll, Herman, Mack, Paul, Woodrow and Baby Brown.

She is survived by her daughters, Barbara Parker (Jimmy) and Shelby Blankenship ; daughter-in-law, Linda Brown; sister, Juila Parker; grandchildren, Tim Parker (Beth), Tammy Wyers (Greg), Linda Murphy (Darrell), Douglas Brown and Tabitha Blankenship ; great-grandchildren, Daniel Wyers (Megan), Alicea Wyers, Darius Williams, Brent Barton (Courtney), Michael Blankenship , Crystal Anderson and Leah Hensley; 15 great-great-grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews.

Funeral services will be Friday, Sept. 9, 2016, at 2 p.m., at Parrish Church of Christ, with burial at Odom Memorial Cemetery in Parrish. Joey Sparks will officiate. Pallbearers will be Daniel Wyers, Greg Wyers, Tim Parker, Brent Barton, Michael Blankenship and Darius Williams.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

Shelby J. Blankenship – b.01Dec1950 – Carbon Hill, AL: https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:KP4T-RN2

Relatives - Tabitha G. Blankenship.

Tabitha G. Blankenship – b.01Sep1967 - Hartselle, AL: https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:2M14-XJ5

Relatives - Shelby J. Blankenship.

Winston

+2016, Arley, Winston Co., AL, Obituary

Daily Mountain Eagle (Jasper, AL) - January 17, 2016

Dewey Kenneth Breed, 70, of Arley, died Friday Jan. 15, 2016, at Baptist Medical Center Princeton, [Birmingham, Jefferson Co., AL].

Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Monday, Jan. 18, 2016, at Collins-Burke Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Walker Memory Gardens. J. D. Dickerson will officiate.

Breed was preceded in death by his father, Brack Jackson Breed; mother, Lydia Novella Whisenhunt Breed; grandson, Dylan Thomas; sister, Bernice Blankenship; and brother, Howard Breed.

He is survived by his wife, Betty Joyce Carter Breed; daughters, Tonya Lyons, Kim Breed and Jamie Smith; sisters, Eva Reynolds and Jan Hyde; brothers, Johnny Breed and Jerry Breed; and grandchildren, Lexie Lyons, Riley Lyons and Olivia Smith.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

1940 Census, Manchester, Precinct 2, Walker Co., AL,

Breed, Brack J. 29, M, AL, Head,

Breed, Lydia 20, F, AL, Wife,

Breed, Bernice L. 02, F, AL, Dau,

https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:V15F-WTS

SSDI: Blankenship, Bernice L., 68, 20Feb1938 - 13Apr2006, Double Springs, Winston, AL, AL-422-46-6803

SSDI: Blankenship, Jimmie, 67, 08Dec1933 - 13Mar2001, Double Springs, Winston, AL, AL-417-40-5016