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+2020, Talladega, Talladega Co., AL, Obituary
https://usreyfuneralhome.com/tribute/details/3178/Terry-Blankenship-Jr/obituary.html
Terry Wayne “T. J.” Blankenship, Jr., passed away July 24, 2020. [b. 1997]
T. J. was a native and lifelong resident of Talladega. He enjoyed
playing baseball and was an avid hunter and fisherman. He was employed with
Hurst Lawn Care.
He is preceded in death by his grandfathers,
Clyde Blankenship, Harold “Pete” Roberson; and grandmother,
Sandra Roberson.
He is survived by his mother,
Sandra Joy Blankenship Hurst: stepfather Kevin Hurst; father, Terry Wayne Blankenship, Sr.; daughter, Skylen Jayde Blankenship; lifelong partner, Kristen Sims; grandmother, Christine Blankenship; sister,
Terin Blankenship (Kennon) Thomas; aunts, Tena
“Cookie” Blankenship Turner, Phyllis Williams, Shelia Gentry; uncles, Keith
Blankenship, Dale Blankenship; great-aunt and uncle, Shelia and Jimmy
Campbell; niece, Tressleh Emryn Blankenship; and nephew,
Pryor Eason Blankenship.
A graveside service will be held at 11:00 am, Monday, July 27, 2020
at Blankenship Cemetery with Barbara Embry officiating. Usrey
Funeral Home in Talladega.
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+2020, Mulberry, Crawford
Co., AR, Obituary
https://www.shafferfuneralhomeweb.com/obituaries/Gary-Blankenship-3/#!/Obituary
Gary Blankenship, 67, of
Mulberry, Arkansas died Thursday July 9, 2020 in Mulberry. He was born February
10, 1953 to Arnol “Bud” Blankenship and Velta Violet Kington.
He was a former Special Officer for the
state of California.
He is preceded in death by his companion,
Sharon Carter; a brother, Darrell Blankenship; and a sister,
Gail
Blankenship.
Gary is survived by a brother, Scott Blankenship; eight nieces
and nephews; and good friend, Matthew Langley.
Family hosted memorial will be held 1:00
pm, Saturday, July 18, 2020, at Hight Cemetery. Cremation arrangements were
made by Shaffer Funeral Home.
+2020, Paragould, Greene
Co., AR, Obituary
https://www.faithfuneralservice.net/obituary/1381
Reba Jean Wren Pepper Blankenship ("Jeanie" to family and friends) of Paragould, AR, fell
asleep in death Sunday, July 19, 2020 at Green Acres Nursing Home, at age 75.
She was born September 23, 1944 to Melvin Morgan and Rilla (Wilson) Wren in Saint Louis, MO.
Jeanie was a generous person and a mother to all. She could make a
person laugh--or cry--with a single look. She cared deeply, loved fiercely, and
made sure everyone she met felt like family. As a single mother, she raised 5
children with a good work ethic and strong family values. To all that, she was
also a spiritual woman. She dedicated her life to our heavenly Father in 1974
and was baptized as one of Jehovah's Witnesses on December 8th of that year.
Jeanie read her Bible every day before memory loss took over and spoke about
God to all that would listen. Through this, she found hope in God's promises of
resurrection (Acts 24:15) and doing away with death forever (Revelation 21:4).
Her close family and many friends rejoice in that hope as well, and look forward
to welcoming Jeanie back when she is told to "wake up"!
Jeanie is preceded in death by both parents; brothers Harold and
Donald Wren; sister Zelee Repple; daughter Kimberly Jean Pepper Hill; grandson,
Anthony Nicholas Pepper, as well as other extended family members.
Jeanie is succeeded by sons Robert Franklin Pepper (Deanna) of
Paragould, AR; Michael Charles Pepper of Saint Louis, MO, Mark Alan Pepper
(Cade) of Hecker, IL and David Daniel Pepper (Sonja) of Columbia, IL, as well
as grandchildren Andrew Pepper and Alex Pepper of Saint Louis, MO; Morgan
Pepper and Victoria Pepper of Hecker, IL; Miranda Pepper Duke (Cody) of Saint
Charles, MO and Phoebe Pepper of Columbia, IL.
Due to current pandemic restrictions, there will be no visitation
or funeral services. A memorial service will be held for Jeanie at a later date
via Zoom. Faith Funeral Service, Manila, Arkansas.
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2020, Bakersfield, Kern Co., CA Obituary
https://www.bashamfuneralcare.com/obituary/tanner-alan-blankenship/
Tanner Alan Blankenship was born January 24, 1992 in Bakersfield, California and passed
away July 20, 2020 in Bakersfield, California.
Basham Funeral Care Chapel, 3312 Niles St.,
Bakersfield, California
Kern Co., CA,
Birth; https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:VLZD-NDT
Tanner Alan
Blankenship, b. 24 Jan 1992 – Mother’s Maiden name; Allen
2020, Bakersfield, Kern Co., CA Obituary
Bakersfield, Calif. (KGET) – One person
is dead after a stabbing in Northeast Bakersfield early Monday morning. This
happened at 1:30 am, near at the Backyard Organics medical marijuana dispensary
that’s on River Blvd.
Deputies found evidence of a stabbing at
the location. The victim was taken to Kern Medical Center by a private car
where he was pronounced dead. At this time, there is no information on a
suspect.
Update: The Kern County Sheriff’s Office
has identified the man killed in Monday’s stabbing as 28-year-old Tanner Alan
Blankenship.
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+2020, High Springs, Alachua Co., FL, Obituary
https://www.evanscarterfh.com/obituaries/franklin-j-blankenship/
Franklin J. Blankenship, 86, passed away on Wednesday, July 1, 2020 in High Springs,
Florida. He was born in Huntington, West
Virginia, on June 9, 1934 to Samuel
and Bertha Blankenship.
He is survived by his wife,
Alta M. Blankenship; his son,
Marvin W. Blankenship (Susan) of High Springs, Florida; and his daughter, Reba Mossman (Ray), of Kenova, West Virginia.
Evans Carter Funeral
Home
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+2020, Sycamore, DeKalb
Co., IL, Obituary
www.mossfuneral.com/obituaries/details/2745/
Wallace Ray Blankenship, 77, of Sycamore, IL passed away Sunday, July 12, 2020 at Central
DuPage Hospital in Winfield, [DuPage Co.,] IL. He was born October 4, 1942 in
Holden, WV the son of Ed and Ellen (Estep) Blankenship.
Wally was united in marriage to Elsie Mullins April 2, 1965 in
Chicago, IL. He was a graduate of Lenore High School, Class of 1961. He was
drafted and served in the United States Army for a short time. He was employed for more than 30 years with
United Airlines and was a proud member of the International Association of
Machinists Union. His family was his greatest joy. He loved spending time with
them and especially loved planning fun vacations and excursions with his
grandchildren. He touched the lives of everyone who knew him. He was generous
of his love and time with his friends and family.
In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his siblings, Bob and Bill
Blankenship, Dorothy King and a brother who died at infancy.
Wallace is survived by his loving wife Elsie, his children, Christina Flores of DeKalb, Ray
(Nicole) Blankenship of St. Charles, and Deanna Blankenship,
of DeKalb; four grandchildren,
Carmen Flores, Sara Flores, Lauren
Blankenship and Emma Blankenship; a brother
Matthew Blankenship and three sisters, Mary Christian, Sue (Tommy)
Curry, Stephanie (James) Wills and many nieces and nephews.
Wally’s memorial service will be held at a later date.
+2020, Springfield, Sangamon Co., IL, Obituary
https://www.staabfuneralhomes.com/obituary/louise-m-blankenship/
Louise M. Blankenship, 91, of
Springfield, passed away on July 24, 2020 at Heritage Health. She was born on April 13, 1929 in Lake Fork,
IL to Abijah and Lola Mae (Reynolds) Green.
Louise retired from Franklin Life. She was a Foster Grandparent School Aid at
Pleasant Hill School. She was a cake
maker extraordinaire and loved baking for family and friends. She enjoyed spending time with her family and
friends. She was very faithful in her
Pentecostal beliefs.
She was preceded in death by her parents;
four brothers; four sisters; two grandchildren, Jerry M. Dodd and Michael
Blankenship, Jr. and one great-grandson, Justin Fowler.
She is survived by one daughter, Joanna M. Dodd of
Springfield; one son, Michael E. (fiance’ Vicky) Blankenship of Glenarm;
eight grandchildren: Stacey (Sam) Wilkerson, Jeff Dodd, Jason (Yvonne)
Dodd, Mark Blankenship, Matt (Kristin)
Blankenship, and Micky (Bre) Blankenship, twenty-five great-grandchildren and twelve
great-great grandchildren and several nieces, nephews and cousins.
Funeral Service: at 12 pm, Wednesday,
July 29, 2020, Staab Funeral Home-Springfield with Brian Barnes officiating.
Burial will follow at Steenbergan Cemetery. CDC Protocol shall be followed.
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+2020, Youngsville, Lafayette Parish, LA, Obituary
https://www.fountainmemorialfuneralhome.com/obituary/sammy-blankenship
Sammy Ray Blankenship, 66, who passed away on Wednesday, July 1, 2020, at his residence
in Youngsville, LA. He was born June 9, 1954, in Converse, LA and was a
long-time resident of Acadiana.
After high school, he worked as an oil field consultant. Sammy had
a love for motorcycles and enjoyed playing the guitar. He was a football fan of
the Saints and LSU Tigers.
Sammy is survived by his beloved wife of 15 years, Shadonna
Alleman Blankenship, of
Youngsville; his five children, sons
Nicholas Blankenship, of Lafayette and Jaden Tennis, of South
Dakota and daughters Shelby Rae Blankenship, of Youngsville and Samantha Blankenship and Savannah Blankenship,
both of Alexandria; his mother, Leola Procell, also of
Alexandria; his four grandchildren, Sadie Blankenship, Zane Roy, Tristian Blankenship and Jude Blankenship and two
great-grandchildren; four siblings, sister Deborah Bordelon, of Lafayette, two brothers, Kenneth Blankenship, of Alexandria and Mark
Blankenship, of Oakdale, CA and a half-brother,
Billy Paul Flannegan, of Many, LA as well as numerous dear nieces, nephews and
friends.
He was preceded in death by his father, Samuel
Retoile Blankenship and an infant brother, Gary Blankenship.
A Memorial Service will be held at a later date. Fountain Memorial
Funeral Home and Cemetery, 1010 Pandora St.
+2020, Folsom, St.
Tammany Parish, LA, Obituary
Claude Shannon Blankenship, Jr. of Folsom, LA passed away on Saturday, July 11, 2020. He was born
on January 1, 1949 in Gulfport, MS to Claude Shannon Blankenship, Sr., and Mildred
(Andrews) Blankenship.
Claude grew up in Clarksdale, MS and graduated from Clarksdale High
School. He had a successful career with Harrison Finance, eventually becoming
President and proudly served in that capacity for 25 years. He was a devoted
fan of the Saints and LSU Tigers. Claude was also a loving husband, dad, and
Paw Paw, who will be greatly missed by all.
Claude was preceded in death by his wife Cindy
(Berryhill) Blankenship; his daughter Elaine Blankenship; his son Tripp Blankenship; his granddaughter Cynthia McCoy; his sister Diane Baker;
and his parents.
Claude is survived by his daughter
Lois Wynne Shamburger and her husband William L.
Shamburger; his grandchildren Kallie and Mason Populis, Cody Shamburger,
Chelsea Browning; and his great-grandchildren Millacen Browning, Kinleigh,
Breesleigh, and Marlei Shugars, Layla and R.J. Mose. He is also survived by his
sister Linda Lehman.
Funeral services will be at E. J. Fielding Funeral Home, 2260 W
21st Ave., Covington, LA 70433 on at 3:00 pm, Monday, July 20, 2020. Interment
will take place in Pinecrest Memorial Gardens, Covington, LA on at 10:00 am,
Tuesday, July 21, 2020.
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2020, Westland,
Wayne Co., MI, Obituary
https://usobit.com/obituaries-2020/07/nelson-e-blankenship-july-11-2020/
Nelson E. Blankenship, 71, of
Westland, MI passed away July 11, 2020.
Inkster, Wayne
Co., MI, https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:KYS5-KQL
Nelson Eskin
Blankenship, dob; 23 Mar 1949
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+2020, Hernando, DeSoto
Co., MS, Obituary
https://www.hernandofuneralhome.com/obituaries/Howard-Blankenship/#!/Obituary
Howard Blankenship,
78, of Hernando, MS, passed away on July 1, 2020, at Baptist Desoto Hospital Southaven, [DeSoto Co.,] MS. Born on June 5, 1942 in Ripley, TN to
Issac and Eula Blankenship.
Howard was proceeded in death by sister, Vingina Vaughn and two brothers Elbert,
Leon Blankenship.
Howard is survived by his Wife Judy, sons, Jeffrey
Blankenship of Southaven, MS, Chris Blankenship (Shea) of Southaven, MS; and daughter, Renee Daniels (Rodney)of Hernando, MS; Brother, Neal
Blankenship of Memphis, TN; sister Rosie Llye
of Union City, TN and 7 Grandchildren, 6 Great grandchildren.
Private Graveside services will be held on Saturday, July 4, 2020. Hernando
Funeral Home.
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2020, Butte, Silver
Bow Co., MT, Obituary
Richard (Dick) Blankenship passed away on July 1, 2020. He was born to Tom and Martha Blankenship Oct. 2, 1939, in Hardin, Montana.
After high school, he joined the Marine Corps. While in the
Marines, he saw a lot of the Far East. Upon discharge, he went to work for the
Hardin Police Dept. where he worked from 1964 until 1967, at which time he went
to work for the State of Montana Highway Patrol.
During his career with the Highway Patrol, he was stationed in
Circle and Broadus. While in Broadus, he was promoted to the rank of Sgt. and
was moved to Butte. After five years in Butte, he transferred to Miles City.
After retiring in 1986, he moved to the State of Washington, where he worked
for Palmer Lumber Co. for approximately 15 years.
In 1968, he married Meredith Beck from Baker,
Montana. To this marriage, a daughter
Lora was born. In
2001, he was united with his high school sweetheart after 43 years. Roberta
(Birdie) Breen and Dick were married in 2002 in
Branson, Missouri, where they made their home until her death in July of 2017.
While in Branson, he worked in the theaters where they met a lot of the stars
such as The Oak Ridge Boys, Mel Tillis, Charley Pride and many more. He also
worked for the Chinese Acrobats and drove them all over the United States for 3
months doing shows. After Birdie’s death, he moved to Butte, Montana, where his
daughter lives.
Those who passed before him were his mother and father, and his
wife, Birdie.
He has a daughter, Lora and Mark Clark of Butte, Montana; two sisters, Mary, of Boise, Idaho, and Myrna, of Wyoming; a half-brother,
Tom, of Rockville, Maryland; six
step-children; grandchildren, Marcus (Jaylyn)
Blankenship and Ashlee Blankenship; and great-grandchildren, McKinlee,
Wesley, and Lily (Lilian).
Services will be held at a later date, after which cremation will
take place and burial will be at the Missouri State Veterans Cemetery in
Springfield, Missouri, with his wife. Axelson Funeral and Cremation .
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+2020, Mebane, Alamance Co., NC, Obituary
https://www.mcclurefuneralservice.net/obituary/Janis-Turner
Janis Blankenship Turner, 74 [March 6, 1946], of Mebane died Tuesday July 7, 2020 at
Alamance Regional Medical Center.
She was a native of Buncombe County and now a current resident of
Mebane, a 1968 Graduate of Western Carolina University, retired from Welcome
Finance. In her early years she was a member of the Flat Creek Baptist Church.
She is now a member of the First Baptist Church of Mebane where she was active
in the Choir, Sunday School and missions. Janis was a very sweet loving wife,
mother and grandmother. Janis was very caring and always put others first! She
loved going to Charlotte and watching her grandkids play their sports and other
activities. She was an avid Tar Heel basketball fan. She was an exceptional
athlete in school and was in line to play college basketball until she broke
her leg her senior year in High School. She loved God, her family, her church
and her sports as well as being involved with mission work.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Wade and
Irene Clinton Blankenship and sister, Martha Blankenship.
She is survived by her husband of 53 years, James W. (Jim) Turner;
Son, Barry J. Turner and wife, Corrine; grandson, Carson Wade Turner;
granddaughters, Kate, Channing and Quinlyn Turner; brother, Malcolm W. Blankenship and
wife Vhonda.
A memorial service will be 4:00 pm, Tuesday, July 14, 2020, at the
First Baptist Church in Mebane by Pastor Sammy Ballard, Burial will follow in
Oakwood Cemetery. McClure funeral service.
+2020, Cornelius, Mecklenburg Co., NC, Obituary
https://www.mcleanfuneral.com/obituaries/Betty-Rose-Blankenship?obId=16117516
Betty Rose Taylor Blankenship, born May 27,
1932 in Lumberton, NC, went to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, July
1, 2020, where she was joyfully greeted with the words “well done my good and
faithful servant”.
Mrs. Blankenship devoted her entire life
(time, talent, gifts, and service) to Christ and showed His love to every
person she met. She spent many years as church secretary for Southside Baptist
Church in Charlotte. As a church member, she worked in several other capacities
giving all of her service and talents for the glory of God. When she and her
husband moved to Cornelius, they became charter members of Lake Norman Baptist
Church, where she continued serving others. Her work took her to The Baptist
Book Store/Lifeway where she served God by helping supply churches with
material. In her spare time, she read to students providing nurture and
mentoring to at risk students.
She was the rock of the family raising
four children by and large on her own (as Charlie travelled for his job);
working, keeping house, making sure the children went to school and church -
all while not driving!
She was predeceased by her beloved husband,
Charles
Blankenship; parents Dennis Taylor and Ava Gertrude Pittman Taylor; brother Julius (Buddy) Taylor;
sisters Mattie Bryan, Ava Crump and Hilda Bryan.
She is survived by her children: Harry (Lou Ann)
Blankenship, Sylvia (Jeffrey) Stallings, Barbara Blankenship, Beth (Brian) McElroy; her grandchildren:
Mitch
Blankenship, Taylor Blankenship, Drew Frink, Bert Frink, Bernie Blankenship; her great
grandchildren Skylar Blankenship and Asher Frink. Additionally, she is survived by
her sister Sarah Pearl and husband Sammy Allen; a legion of treasured
friendships and church nursery graduates.
A service by the graveside will be at
Northlake Memorial Gardens, Huntersville, NC at 1:30 pm, Tuesday, July 7, 2020
with Rev. Joe Lawing officiating. McLean Funeral Directors, Belmont.
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+2020, Orient, Pickaway
Co., OH, Obituary
John B. Blankenship Jr., 39, of Orient,
Ohio, passed away at home as a result of an asthma attack on Thursday, July 16,
2020. Hw was born on February 18, 1981 in Circleville, Ohio and had fought
asthma his entire life.
John was a graduate of Teays Valley Class
of 1999 and worked as a carpenter. He loved to hunt, fish and look for
mushrooms.
John is preceded in death by grandparents,
Larue
and Dora Blankenship and Charles and Vera Conrad; special friend, Jammie Rutherford; and
special uncle, Eric Blankenship.
John is survived by parents, John B. and Rhonda
L. Blankenship Sr., of South Bloomfield; sister, Amanda (Chris) Kirk, of Ashville; nephews,
Dominick, Maverick and Kovan; niece, Ava; special children in his life, Masin
and Jake; numerous aunts, uncles and cousins.
Graveside funeral service will beat 1 pm,
on Monday, July 20, 2020, at Floral Hills, Circleville with Chaplain Jim
Ferrell officiating. Due to COVID-19, we will require face masks and social
distancing. Oliver-Cheek Funeral Home, Ashville, Ohio.
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+2020, Pauls Valley, Garvin Co., OK, Obituary
https://www.woosterfuneralhomes.com/obituaries/Nevada-Blankenship/#!/Obituary
Nevada “Vod” Blankenship of Pauls Valley, Oklahoma was born to Clyde and Blanche (Gilbert) Blankenship on
January 16, 1939 in Pauls Valley, Oklahoma and passed from this life on July
28, 2020 in Pauls Valley, Oklahoma at the age of 81 years.
Nevada grew up and attended schools in Klondike, Wynnewood, and
Pauls Valley. He joined the U. S. Army and returned to make his home in Pauls
Valley with his wife, Neva. They met at a ball game in Wynnewood and were
married in Gainesville, Texas on January 21, 1963. Nevada worked for Halliburton,
Field Brothers, Diamond Back Energy, and O-Tec Cement Co. He also sold women’s
clothing for Huthinson clothing. In his spare time, he enjoyed raising cattle.
Mr. Blankenship was preceded in death by: His parents: Clyde and
Blanche Blankenship, Brother: Silas Blankenship, Sister: Rebecca Strickland
Mr. Blankenship is survived by: His wife: Neva of the home, Brother: Paul Blankenship of Pauls Valley, Oklahoma
Services are scheduled for 11:00 am, Monday, August 3, 2020, at the
Wooster Funeral Home Chapel with Jim Mayfield officiating. Interment will be in
the Klondike Cemetery.
+2020, Allen, Pontotoc Co., OK, Obituary
https://www.criswellfh.com/obituary/wanda-blankenship
Mrs. Wanda Janette
Blankenship 89, of Allen
passed away Thursday, July 2, 2020 at her home. She was born June 20, 1931 at
Ada to Arthur Norman and Thelma Pample Smith Raney.
She married Lonna
Cara (L. C.) Blankenship
January 26, 1950 at Ada. Mrs. Blankenship was a homemaker and a member of the
Church of God of Prophecy.
She was preceded in death by her parents; a son, Terry
Blankenship; daughter, Vickie Blankenship; sisters, Jean and Ruth; and brother,
Mitchell.
Survivors include her husband,
L. C., of the home; a grandson, Kelly
Blankenship of Allen; a
brother, Don Raney of Calvin; and several nieces, nephews, other family and
friends.
Services will be at 2:00 pm, Wednesday, at the Church of God of
Prophecy in Allen, Rev. Ed Rutherford will officiate. Burial will follow at
Allen Cemetery. Bearers will be Gary Cooley, Matt Cooley, Ferman Traylor, Heath
Traylor, Del Johnson and Jared Johnson. Honorary bearers will be Ed McKerley,
Bob Brown, Leon Boyd and Darrell Boyd. Criswell
Funeral Home, Ada, OK.
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+2020, Scranton, Lackawanna
Co., PA, Obituary
Delores "Dee" Lahotsky
Blankenship, 69, of Scranton, died Friday, July 24, 2020, at home.
The funeral is at 9 a.m. Monday from
Kevin K. Kearney Funeral Home Inc., Scranton.
+2020, Scranton, Lackawanna
Co., PA, Obituary
https://kearneyfuneralhome.com/obituaries/delores-dee-blankenship/2936/
Delores “Dee” (Lahotsky) Blankenship, age 69, of
Scranton, passed away Friday evening, July 24, 2020, at home. Born in Clarks
Summit on December 18, 1950, and daughter of the late Gerald John Lahotsky, Sr. and Lorraine (Long) Weber,
Dee was a graduate of Abington Heights
High School, Class of 1968. She ultimately moved to Scranton where she would go
on to raise her three children. Regardless of any hardships she may have faced
along the way, Dee always found a way to forge through adversity to provide and
care for her family. Her selflessness will be her lasting legacy. She also
adored her grandchildren, loved spending time on the computer, and was arguably
the biggest fan of the New York Mets. She will forever be missed by her family
and friends.
Brothers, Michael and Terry Lahotsky,
also preceded her in death.
She is survived by her loving family,
three children, Brooke Blankenship and Mindy Lahotsky, both of
Scranton, and Patrick Golden and fiance Megan of Dickson City; ten
grandchildren; four great grandchildren; a brother, Gerald Lahotsky, Jr. and
Rose of Throop; and nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will begin at 9:00 am, on
Monday, August 3, 2020, from the Kevin K. Kearney Funeral Home, Inc., 125 North
Main Avenue, Scranton, with a 10:00 am Mass of Christian Burial at Immaculate
Conception Church, 801 Taylor Avenue in Scranton. Interment will follow at
Cathedral Cemetery in Scranton.
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+2020, Cleveland, Bradley
Co., OH, Obituary
http://clevelandbanner.com/stories/brandon-blankenship,113915?
Brandon Scott
Blankenship, 32, of Cleveland, passed away on
Saturday, July 25, 2020. He was born on Dec. 6, 1987, and was a lifelong
resident of this area.
Brandon enjoyed
racing dirt track, off-roading and fishing. He was dearly loved, and will be
greatly missed by all who knew him.
He was preceded
in death by his grandmother, Brenda Presswood; and grandfather, Albert Deal.
He leaves
behind to cherish his memory his mother and father, Katherine and Stacy
Presswood; fiancée, Stephany Peel; son, Austin
Lee Blankenship; daughter, Millie Marie Blankenship; brothers: Shane Presswood and
Lynn Presswood; grandparents, Jane and Richard
Blankenship, Don Presswood, and Scotty Higenbottom;
and many extended family members and friends.
The family will
receive friends from 2 until 6 pm, on Thursday, July 30, 2020, at Companion
Funeral Home, located at 2419 Georgetown Road N.W., Cleveland, TN 37311. A
Celebration of Life service will be held at 6 p.m., with burial to follow at
New Friendship Cemetery.
+2020, Nashville, Davidson Co., TN, Obituary
https://www.dignitymemorial.com/obituaries/nashville-tn/lee-blankenship-9250963
Lee Odell Blankenship, Sr. was born on July
27, 1929 and passed away on July 5, 2020.
Woodlawn-Roesch-Patton Funeral Home &
Memorial Park.
+2020, Wildersville, Henderson Co., TN, Obituary
https://www.parsonsmortuarytn.com/obituary/Robert-Blankenship
Mr. Robert E. Blankenship age 90 [April 10, 1930], of
Wildersville TN, passed away on Sunday July 12, 2020 at Perry County Nursing
Home in Linden, TN.
He is preceded in death by his Wife;
June Reeves Blankenship, Mother;
Anna Mae Blankenship, Father;
Robert E. Blankenship Sr., Brothers; Bill Blankenship and Marlon Blankenship,
Sisters; June Sewell, Pauline Quinnelly, and Mary Sue Blankenship.
He is survived by his Sons;
Bobby Clyde Blankenship of Wildersville, TN, Connie Mack Blankenship of CA, Tony Michael Blankenship of Lexington, TN, Tommy
Neal Blankenship of Huron, TN,
Robert Kent Blankenship of
Wildersville, TN, and Roger
Lynn Blankenship of
Wildersville, TN, Brother; James M. Blankenship of IN, Sisters; Katie Wooldridge of IN, and Bonnie Cisco of MS, 9 Grandchildren, 10 Great Grandchildren.
Graveside Services will be held at 10:00 am, on Wednesday, July 15,
2020, at in the Christian Chapel Cemetery in Wildersville, TN. Parsons Mortuary, Parsons, Decatur Co., TN
+2020, Memphis, Shelby Co., TN, Obituary
https://www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/services.asp?locid=31&page=odetail&id=56039
On July 20, 2020 at 12:01AM, Abigaile Louise
Blankenship embarked on a monumental adventure and sang her very first song among
the angels. On April 23, 2008 at 1:46PM in Memphis, TN, Abi made her grand
entrance into the world. She was welcomed to the world by her mother, Jamie
Weatherly, and her father, Dennis Blankenship.
Abigaile came home to two big sisters,
Kara
Blankenship & Destini Blankenship. A few short years later, she gained her earthly
bonus dad, Gary Swain & an eldest bonus sister, Natasha Richardson.
Her sass, spunk, and unorthodox attitude
was evident far before she took her first breath, and this incredible ambience
evolved throughout the 4,471 days she walked among the earth. During her short
& meaningful stay here, Abi accomplished more than many might in a hundred
years. She was an avid reader, inhaling literature like air and relishing every
tale. Abi Lou created art with the passion and gusto of the most renowned
virtuosos this planet has ever known. She was a gamer, a learner, and an
experimenter. Her singing rang through the ears and hearts of anyone blessed
enough to hear it. Abi was a giver of free high fives, overflowing love, and
all the jokes any person could handle.
Abi Lou was always the honest opinion
when you needed someone to give it to you straight. She was a lover of animals,
musicals, and everything glitter. She was an advocate for the hospital that helped
her fight her best fight. Abi was far beyond her years in intelligence and
wisdom. Every individual that Abi met was greatly impacted by her off-beat
impeccable strength and positive attitude despite every adversity.
Abigaile Louise Blankenship was
spectacular, beautiful, astonishing, genius, sassiest, wildest, & strongest
person you could ever meet. And even that is an understatement.
A Celebration of Life for Abi will soon
be announced. Roller-Citizens Funeral Home, West Memphis, AR.
+2020, Cottontown, Sumner Co., TN, Obituary
https://www.gilbertfuneral.com/obituary/Ronnie-Blankenship
Mr. Ronnie Dale Blankenship, age 59 of
Cottontown, TN died Friday, July 31, 2020 in Cottontown, TN. He was born
November 7, 1960 in Franklin, KY the son of the late Cortez and Mildred
Blankenship.
Along with his parents, Ronnie was
preceded in death by a granddaughter, Hayley Huff.
Mr. Blankenship is survived by three sons;
Brian
Blankenship (Kellie) of Franklin, KY, Tylor Blankenship of Franklin, KY
and Rodney Huff (Libby) of Franklin, KY. A daughter, Ashley Huff of Franklin,
KY. Two sisters, Louise Barber and Shirley Minnis both of
Portland, TN. Fiance, Melissa Hesson of Cottontown, TN. Five grandchildren;
Ember
Blankenship, Brikei Blankenship, Jacob Blankenship, Hunter Huff and Kaydon Huff.
Funeral services will be held 1:00 pm,
Friday, August 7, 2020, at Gilbert Funeral Home in Portland, TN. Burial will
follow at Jake Link Cemetery. Gilbert Funeral Home.
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2020, Lufkin, Angelina Co., TX, Obituary
https://www.carrowayfuneralhome.com/obituary/edith-blankenship
Edith Maxine "Mac" Broughton Blankenship, 89, of Lufkin, formerly of Broaddus, was
born April 25, 1931 to Chester and Evelyn (Douglas) Broughton in South Point, Ohio and passed to
eternity Sunday, July 12, 2020 at home.
She graduated from South Point High at 16 years old. She married Arnold Blankenship April 24, 1948 and they were married for 59 years until Arnold’s
passing in 2007.
Maxine was a loving daughter, sister,
wife, mother, grandmother and friend. Being a wonderful example of a Proverbs
31 woman, she was “far more precious than jewels”. If a family member had a
problem Maxine was the first person they called for help or advice or just
someone to listen. After raising five children, she worked at JC Penney in
Ironton, Ohio. Mac was an expert at crocheting and knitting and loved doing
crosswords. She was an excellent cook but always said, “It just needs a little
something more”.
Maxine loved the Lord and was a
member of Trinity Baptist Church in Broaddus, Texas, and she loved her Sunday
School class. After moving from Broaddus, she attended First Baptist church
Zavalla and always remarked how friendly everyone was there. She loved people
and made friends wherever she went.
Maxine is predeceased by her parents; husband, Arnold Blankenship; daughter, Nancy Blankenship Hillman; sons, Gary
Blankenship and David Blankenship; grandson,
Eric Blankenship; brothers, Chester Broughton, Jr., Harry
Broughton, James Lawrence Broughton, and Douglas Broughton; and sister, Mary
Francis Carrico.
Maxine is survived by her sons, Donald Blankenship and wife Wanda of Lufkin, Texas and James Blankenship and wife Brenda of Middletown, Ohio; daughters-in-law, Beverly
Blankenship and Monica Blankenship of Lexington, North Carolina; grandchildren, Adam Hillman and Lacie,
Holly Meek and Adam, Teresa Parrish and Steve, Brad Blankenship and Leslie, Robin Maness, Mark Blankenship, Randy Blankenship and Sarah, Patricia and Darren Wilkes,
Melissa and Arron Wolf, Jimmy
Blankenship and Allison, Derek Blankenship, and Sean Blankenship;
17 great-grandchildren; five great-great-grandchildren; and brothers, Robert
Broughton of Glen Allen, Virginia and Daniel Broughton and wife Julia of
Crandall, Indiana.
Graveside services will be held 9:30 am, Saturday, July 18, 2020,
at in the Broaddus Cemetery with Brother Don Lofton officiating. Carroway
Funeral Home, Lufkin.
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+2020, Grundy, Buchanan Co., VA, Obituary
Miles Edward
Blankenship, age 76 of Grundy, VA passed away on
Friday, July 3, 2020, at his home. Born April 11, 1944, at Wolford, VA he was
the son of the late Jim Blankenship and Bertha Stacy Blankenship.
He was of the
Old Regular Baptist Faith.
In addition to
his parents, he was preceded in death by brothers: Ira, Bill, Leonard, and Don Blankenship; an infant brother; sisters,
Vernie Blankenship and Ruby Mullins.
Survivors
include: One Sister, Georgia Mullins of Paynesville, WV. Also surviving are several nieces, nephews,
great-nieces, great-nephews, great-great-nieces and great-great-nephews.
Funeral
services will be held at his home, 1129 Ellis Justus Road, Grundy, Virginia at
1:00 pm, Monday, July 6, 2020, with Elders of the Old Regular Baptist Church
officiating. Burial will follow in the Justus Cemetery, Ellis Justus Road,
Grundy, VA. Serving as pallbearers will be the nephews. Virginia Funeral Home
of Grundy, VA.
+2020, Grundy, Buchanan Co., VA, Obituary
https://www.shortridgeramey.com/obituaries/Willie-Blankenship?obId=17331085
Willie
Blankenship, 70 years of age of Grundy, VA, passed
away Wednesday, July 15, 2020 in Pikeville Medical Center. Born April 15, 1950
in Hurley, VA, he was the son of the late Lottie
Blankenship.
Willie was a
retired coal miner, enjoyed family time and playing cards. He was of the
Christian faith, a loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather.
In addition to
his mother Lottie Blankenship he was preceded in death by his brothers Chet and Raymond
Blankenship, and sons Scotty and Randy Blankenship.
Survivors
include his loving wife of fifty-three years Barbara McCoy Blankenship of Grundy, VA; daughter Sandy Blankenship of Grundy, VA; sons Ray Blankenship and Chris Blankenship both of Grundy, VA. He is also
survived by his grandchildren Ashley (Jonathan) Hurley of Hurley, VA, Daniel Blankenship and Christina Blankenship both of Grundy, VA, Michael (Alex Wolhford) Blankenship and Matthew Blankenship all of Abingdon, VA;
great-grandchildren Karissa Hurley, Mercades Hurley both of Hurley, VA, Bentlee Blankenship and Gracelynn Wolhford both of
Abingdon, VA; several nieces, nephews and special family Martha, Brandon and
Kendra Short of Tazewell, VA.
Funeral service
will be held at the Shortridge-Ramey Funeral Home of Grundy, VA, at 11:00 am, on
Saturday, July 18, 2020, with Pastor Dean Powers officiating. Burial will
follow in the Charlie Davis Cemetery on Hoover Camp Road in Hurley, VA. Active
pallbearers will be his family and friends.
+2020, Collinsville, Henry Co., VA, Obituary
Mr. Scott Blan Blankenship, age 80, of Collinsville,
VA, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, July 18, 2020.
Scott was a retired correctional officer
at Camp 28 in Horsepasture. He was married to the love of his life, Pheba Catherine
Blankenship, for 52 years. He was a lifelong member of the Church of the Brethren in
Collinsville, VA.
In addition to his parents, he was
preceded in death by Dorothy Evans, Maxine Moscow, Ethan Blankenship and Clarence
Blankenship.
Scottie is survived by many nieces,
nephews and great friends.
A celebration of Scott's life will be held
at 12 p.m. on Wednesday, July 22, 2020, at the Church of the Brethren of
Collinsville with Pastor Roy McVey conducting services. A burial will immediate
follow at Mountain View Cemetery, Ridgeway, VA. Collins Funeral Home, Bassett,
VA.
+2020, Roanoke City, VA, Obituary
Herbert Hoover Blankenship, 91, of Roanoke, VA, was born on January 3, 1929; He went to be
with his Lord on Sunday, July 12, 2020.
Herbert is survived by his loving wife of 53 years, Nina.
Herbert was a Master Mason 32nd Degree and retired from General
Electric. Funeral
Services will be conducted at 2 p.m. on Sunday, July 19, 2020, at
Oakey's North Chapel. Burial will follow at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens.
+2020, Virginia Beach City, VA, Obituary
https://www.hollomon-brown.com/obituaries/Florence-Pavlides-Blankenship?obId=17465124
Florence Pavlides Blankenship, 79 [1941], of Virginia
Beach, VA, passed away on July 18, 2020. Born in New York, NY, she was the
daughter of the late Christ and Mary Pavlides.
She retired as a Teacher and Librarian
from Bayside High School. She was a founding member of St. Nicholas Greek
Orthodox Church and a diligent worker in her church and on the parish council.
Left to cherish her memory: a sister,
Irene Wood (Bob); two nieces, Marian Mace (Bob) and Christine Comus (Louis);
three grandnieces, Olivia Trujillo (Brandon), Christina Enriquez (Jose), and
Alexandra Comus; six grandnephews, Louis, Robert, Stephen, Elijah, Michael, and
Joshua Comus; two great-grandnieces; one great-grandnephew; first cousin, Helen
Kanakis; second cousins, George and Nick (Rebecca); and third cousins, Kyle and
Nicole. She was loved by many.
The funeral service will be conducted at
St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church at 11 am, on Wednesday, July 22, by Fr. John
Manuel. Interment will follow at Forest Lawn Cemetery. Hollomon-Brown Funeral Home,
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+2020, Cedar Grove, Kanawha Co., WV, Obituary
Charles Elmer Blankenship passed away at his home, Thursday evening, with his wife, of 55
years, Barbara, by his side after a long illness. He was born September 17,
1944, to the late Kiether
Blankenship and Victoria Rose
Hurley in Grundy, Va.
He was known by many and most thought a lot about him he was a
strong supporter and member of local UMWA. He retired from Kanawha River
Terminals as an HEO. He was a straight up Democrat and didn't care if you
didn't like it. He was a great carpenter, mason, and could build a house out of
anything and hired by many to do so. He took pride in his grandbabies, all of
them, and their friends who all hung out at his house. He always worried over
his babies and great grandbabies and made sure they had what they needed. He
will be missed and remembered by many.
Charlie was preceded in death by his brothers, Walter and Estel, and a baby
sister.
Survived by his Wife Barbara, his Brother Ralph, wife Charlotte of NC; and three Sons: Charles Jr.,
Daniel and James, all of
McDunn. He had seven grandchildren and five great grandchildren.
Per wishes, there will be no viewing and will be cremated. Cooke
Funeral Home, Cedar Grove.
+2020, Williamson, Mingo
Co., WV, Obituary
https://www.rerogersfh.com/obituary/emma-blankenship
Emma Lee Blankenship,
83, of Williamson, WV, passed away Thursday, July 23, 2020, at the Huntington
Hospice House, Huntington, [Cabell
Co.,] WV. She was born
February 15, 1937, at Phelps, KY, the daughter of the late Ruben and Renee Blair.
Emma was a homemaker and a member of the Pentecostal Church.
Emma was also preceded in death by her husband; Earl
Blankenship, one son; Donny
Hess, one daughter; Angela New, a grandson; Jonathon Curtis Fields and a
brother; Sonny Gene Blair.
Survivors include one son; Leonard (Heather) New of Williamson, WV;
one sister; Della Copley of Williamson, WV; two granddaughters; Vanessa Ruble
and Rhonatta New and a host of other family and friends.
Funeral services will be held at 11 am, Tuesday, July 28, 2020, in
the R. E. Rogers Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow at the Blair-Dotson
Cemetery, Phelps, KY.
+2020, Beckley, Raleigh
Co., WV, Obituary
http://obituaries.register-herald.com/obituary/mary-blankenship-1079464865
Mary Blankenship of Beckley
passed away Saturday, July 4, 2020.
Arrangements by Rose and Quesenberry,
Beckley.
+2020, Beckley, Raleigh
Co., WV, Obituary
https://obituaries.fayettetribune.com/obituary/mary-blankenship-1079472471
Mary Lou Johnson Blankenship passed away on
July 4, 2020, at the age of 92. She was born at Skelton, WV, on December 12,
1927, to parents Russell Fletcher and Mary Susan Fink Johnson.
Mary Lou was proud to be a coal miner's
daughter and loved to tell stories of growing up in New River Skelton camp. She
was proud to have begun school in Skelton's 2-room schoolhouse, and was a
graduate of Woodrow Wilson High School, class of 1945.
While working in Skelton Company Store in
1946, she met a handsome sailor, home from WWII. He often joked about looking
over the counter in the butcher shop, which got him in the biggest trouble of
his life. She maintained that he chased her until she caught him. Mary Lou and B. B.
"Blue" Blankenship were married in December, 1947. To this
union were born two children, William Halsey and Natalie Susan.
Mary Lou and Blue had nearly 34 good
years together before cancer claimed him in 1981. Blue and Mary Lou hosted many
cookouts, Sunday dinners, and impromptu gatherings for friends and family over
the years. No one was ever turned away from the Blankenship household. There
was much love and laughter shared under the roof of our little house.
Being a resourceful and tough woman, Mary
Lou, who had been out of the work force for 25 years, went back to work one
month after Blue's passing. She was a by-your-boot-straps kind of gal, who
passed her grit and determination on to her children and grandchildren.
Mary Lou began working at Leggett/Belk in
1981, where she remained employed, until her retirement at the age of 74. She
developed friendships with her many customers, worried about them in their time
of need, and kept candy under the check-stand for any children who might visit.
Meamaw loved to dance, was a fan of
big-band and country music, and she loved planting her spring flowers and
porch-sitting with her friends, family, and neighbors. She was a member of The
Women of the Moose.
As a mother, Mary Lou was kind but tough,
with high expectations. As a grandmother, Meamaw was soft, involved, and proud.
She was the maker of French toast, grilled cheese, and Sunday dinner. As the
children and grandchildren grew older, her home was a haven for not only them,
but for their friends as well. Many, many of those friends spent nights under
her roof and time at her table. All who entered were loved, fed, and cared for.
She was everyone's mom and Meamaw.
In addition to her parents, Mary Lou is
predeceased by her husband, B. B. "Blue" Blankenship. Her siblings:
infant sister Betty Johnson, Luther Johnson, Nina McManus, William Johnson,
Martha Brown, Eva Sue Duncan, and Russell Fletcher Johnson, Jr. Now, oh glad
reunion!
Those surviving to cherish and keep her
legacy are her children, William H. Blankenship, and wife
Debbie, of Ocala, Florida; and Natalie Coots and husband Larry, of Beckley, WV.
She is also survived by her sister, Dona Kay Parkulo, and husband, Donald, of
Beckley and by a sister-in-law Dolly Johnson of Port Charlotte, Fl. Meamaw is
also survived by the joy and shining pride of her life, her grandchildren:
William
H. Blankenship II, and wife Celeise; Todd G. Blankenship and wife Allison; Jill E. Fore and husband
Mac, all of Ocala, Fl.; Mark C. Blankenship and wife Kari, of Charleston, WV;
and Jacob S. Coots, of Morgantown, WV. Eight great- grandchildren, Halsey and
Bryce Fore, Landon and Lydia Blankenship, Elle and Mark Blankenship II, and Jack and Abigail
Blankenship, will be told stories of Meamaw. She is survived by her former daughter-in-law
and the mother of 4 of her grandchildren, Cathy Clark, of Ocala, Fl. Mary Lou's
longtime special friend, Dan Brock, also survives. She is survived by a host of
nephews, nieces, and friends, and fond cousin, Bill Fink and wife Peggy, of Oak
Hill.
Funeral services will be conducted at
Rose and Quesenberry Peace Chapel in Beckley on Saturday, July 11, 2020, at 1 pm,
with Pastor Roger Pauley officiating. Burial will follow at Blue Ridge Memorial
Gardens at Prosperity, WV.
+2020, Clear Fork, Wyoming
Co., WV, Obituary
http://obituaries.register-herald.com/obituary/eula-bailey-1079551854
Eula Blankenship Bailey went home to be with the Lord on July 16, 2020 at the age of 103.
She was born in Bradshaw, WV, on October 23, 1916 to the late C. W. and Lottie Blankenship.
She was the oldest of 8 children eventually settling in Clear Fork,
WV, where she lived her entire life. She graduated from Oceana High School in 1935
and then went on to Concord College graduating with her teaching degree and
following her marriage to the late Harry L. Bailey, she taught in a 2 room
school house in Elk Lick for several years before becoming the Clear Fork
postmaster. She held that position for 34 years, retiring in 1982.
Eula and Harry raised 2 daughters, Janet and Ella. In addition to
her busy hours in the post office, she helped her husband, Harry, with their
store, Bailey's General Store. She enjoyed needlework, crochet, embroidery and
quilt piecing, and made beautiful throws for her family and friends. She loved
to travel, taking many trips with her husband in their motorhome, as well as
going on bus tours with a close group of girlfriends. Some of her favorite
sites include New York, Niagara Falls, the western states and Hawaii. She loved
to work crossword and jigsaw puzzles. She was also a big believer in exercise.
She was predeceased by her husband, both daughters, brothers; baby Franklin Blankenship, S.D. Blankenship, King
Edward Blankenship and W. C. Blankenship as well as her sister, Elga Jean Short.
Those left to treasure her legacy include her 2 sisters; Helen Toler
and Glenna Sue Childress, as
well as her son-in-law, Donald Stanton, grandchildren; Kimberly Strickland,
Angela Bossie, Chele Stanton, and Jon Michael Payne, and 13
great-grandchildren; Jennifer, Daniel, Kristen, Elizabeth, Ben, Heath and Grant
Strickland; Katie Bossie O'Guin and Hannah Bossie; and Timothy, Matthew,
Calvin, and Nick Payne; and many loving cousins, nieces and nephews.
She will be buried in her family cemetery in Clear Fork, WV, with a
memorial service to be held at a later date.
+2020, Mullens, Wyoming
Co., WV, Obituary
https://www.tankersleyfh.com/obituary/judith-blankenship
Judith Ann Blankenship, 77, of Mullens, passed away on Friday, July 17, 2020 at her
residence. Born April 28, 1943 at Skin fork, she was the daughter of the late
Fred and Ella May (White) Stewart.
Judy was a member of the Pierpoint Freewill Baptist Church and was
a former CNA at Raleigh General Hospital. Judy loved her children and her great
grandchildren.
In addition to her parents she is also preceded in death by her husband, James Blankenship; one daughter, Sharon Mullins; two brothers, Eugene and Paul Stewart.
Those left to cherish her memory include her two sons, Michael Blankenship and his wife, Sandra of Walnut Cove, NC and Jimmy Blankenship and his wife, Tammy of Josephine; five
grandchildren, Nikki, Jackie, Jason, Kayla, and Nicholas; eight great
grandchildren; two sisters, Nancy McNulty of Brenton and Mary Ellen Mahaffey of
Ohio; and one brother, Buster Stewart of Ohio.
Services will be 12 Noon, Tuesday, July 21, 2020 at Tankersley
Funeral Home Chapel, Mullens with Rev. Charles “Butch” Acord officiating.
Entombment will follow in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens Mausoleum, Beckley. Family
and friends will serve as pallbearers. Tankersley Funeral Home, Mullens.
+2020, Oceana, Wyoming
Co., WV, Obituary
https://obituaries.fayettetribune.com/obituary/barbara-belcher-1079523489
Barbara Sue Blankenship Cook Belcher, 71, of Oceana, died July 11, at home.
Services; 1 pm, Wednesday, July 15, 2020, Chapel of Stafford Family
Funeral Home, Lynco. Burial, Thomas's Memorial Cemetery, Gilbert, WV.
+2020, Oceana, Wyoming
Co., WV, Obituary
http://staffordfamilyfuneralhome.com/ObituaryNew.html
Barbara Sue Blankenship Cook Belcher, 71, of Oceana,
WV, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday July 11, 2020 at her home. She
was born on January 27, 1949 in Man, WV, a daughter of the late Nan Blankenship and Georgie Ann
Bowens Thomas.
Barbara was a homemaker and attended the
Oceana United Methodist Church.
In addition to her parents she is
preceded in death by a son Garrick Cook and a grandson Jacob Isaiah Franklin.
Those left to cherish her memory include
her husband Roger Dean Belcher; three daughters Nena Cook of Beckley, Melissa
Vance of North Carolina and Treasa Hensley of Oak Hill; six sons Wiley Martin
of Mullens, Harry Cook, Jr. of Maben, Roger Belcher, Jr. of Pineville, Bobby
(Barbie) Belcher of Oceana, and Guy Belcher, III and Kelley Belcher both of
Beckley; one sister Audrey Elkins of Gilbert; and a host of other
loving family and friends.
Funeral services will be held at 1 pm on
Wednesday July 15th in the Chapel of Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, with
Pastor Jeff Green officiating. She will be laid to rest in Thomas's Memorial
Cemetery, Gilbert, WV.
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+2020, Hilton Head Island, Beaufort Co., SC, Obituary
https://theislandfuneralhome.com/tribute/details/193826/Dr-George-Blankenship-Jr/obituary.html
George W. Blankenship Jr., MD ended his
struggle with Alzheimer’s on Sunday, July 26, 2020 at the age of 79. George was
born on November 21, 1940 to Dr. George and Arvada Blankenship in Boonville,
Missouri.
After graduating from high school in
1958, George obtained his Bachelor’s degree from the University of Missouri. He
earned his medical degree from Tulane University School of Medicine in 1966,
where he also completed a residency in Ophthalmology. George went on to
complete a fellowship in retina disease and surgery at Washington University in
St Louis. Following two years of service in the Public Health Service in San
Francisco, George became Professor of Ophthalmology at the University of
Miami’s Bascom Palmer Eye Institute and led its efforts in the management of
patients with diabetic retinopathy for nearly 20 years. In 1989 George become
Chair of the Department of Ophthalmology at Pennsylvania State University in
Hershey, Pennsylvania, where he served until his retirement. A highly respected
leader in the field of ophthalmology, George served as President of the
American Academy of Ophthalmology and was a member of the American
Ophthalmological Society, Club Jules Gonin, and The Retina Society.
Upon retirement from Penn State, he and
his wife, Barbara, moved to Hilton Head, South Carolina. From 2006- 2017,
George volunteered weekly at the Volunteers in Medicine clinic, serving the eye
care needs of the medically underserved and their families who live or work on
Hilton Head Island.
George was devoted to his family, which
was his primary source of joy. He was a loyal friend who loved entertaining and
making others laugh. George was a consummate gentleman who will be remembered
for his kindness, positivity, integrity, and sense of humor. The world is a
better place for having George in it. Those who knew and loved George take
comfort in knowing that he is in Heaven with the Lord, Jesus Christ.
He is survived by his beloved wife
0f 54 years, Barbara, daughters Ellery Blankenship Damiano and Mary Ellen
Blankenship, grandchildren, Mia Damiano and Michael Damiano, brother, Robert C.
Blankenship, and sister Mary Ellen Blankenship Sims.
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