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+2020, Sheffield, Colbert Co., AL, Obituary
Beloved mother and fiance, Catherine Crocker Blankenship, age 43, has passed away on December 12, 2020 in Sheffield,
Alabama. She was born to Cathy and William Crocker on January 25, 1977 in Tupelo, MS.
Catherine was raised in Cherokee, AL, where she graduated from
Cherokee High School. Her career was in home health, before she continued her
education at Northwest Shoals Community College, and subsequently the
University of North Alabama.
Catherine is survived by her fiance, Joseph Michael; her daughters, Faith and Kassandra
Blankenship; and her sister,
Ann Pounders.
A private memorial will be held at Holly Baptist Church in Corinth,
MS.
+2020, Bertha, Dale
Co., AL Obituary
https://memorials.holmanmortuaries.com/bonnie-blankenship/4453577/
Bonnie Ward Blankenship, 88 [April 20, 1932], a lifelong resident of the Bertha Community
of Dale County, passed away Wednesday morning, December 9, 2020.
Mrs. Blankenship was a native of Dale County, daughter of the late
Hubert L. Ward and Maggie
Newsome Ward. She lived most of her lifetime in the Bertha Community of Dale
County. Bonnie was a dedicated wife, Mother, Grandmother and caregiver. She was
a member of the New Hope Baptist Church.
Bonnie was preceded in death by her husband of 62 years, James W. "Bill" Blankenship, and a brother, Lewie Winfred Ward.
Surviving relatives include two daughters, Cathy
Blankenship Eidson (Mike), Pam Blankenship Seltzer (Rick), two sons, Jack
Blankenship (Trish), Mark Blankenship (Lori), a sister, Hazel Jackson (Rev.
Ron), nine grandchildren, Amy Marler (Ray), Carrie Babcock (Chad), Michael
Eidson (Melanie), Brandon Eidson (Claire), Brittany Johnson (Troy), Jordan
Davis (Nick), Kristen Gayle (Jimmy), Brent Seltzer and Ashley Seltzer; thirteen
great-grandchildren, Logan Marler, Jack Yoell, Evan Babcock, John Babcock,
Mattie Eidson, Mason Eidson, Piper Eidson, Andrew Eidson, Ella Beth Johnson,
Ellis Johnson, Hamp Davis, Noah Davis and Knox Davis; several nieces and
nephews.
Graveside services will be held at 11:00 am, Friday, December 11,
2020, in the New Hope Baptist Church Cemetery in the Bertha Community with
Reverend Jud Waldrop officiating. Social distancing and masks will be observed.
Holman-Headland Mortuary & Cremations is in charge of arrangements. Serving
as active pallbearers will be Michael Eidson, Brandon Eidson, Ray Marler, Logan
Marler, Chad Babcock, Rick Seltzer and Nick Davis.
+2020, Deatsville, Elmore Co., AL, Obituary
https://memorials.gassettfuneralhome.net/priscilla-ann-blankenship-jackson/4452023/
Priscilla Ann Blankenship Jackson, 76 [March 10, 1944], a resident of Deatsville, Alabama passed
away Saturday, December 5, 2020.
Mrs. Jackson is preceded in death by her parents Waymon
& Anna Belle Cannon Blankenship; brothers Charles, Earl, Lloyd, Billy, & Gaston
Blankenship; sisters Bernice
Daugherty, Dorothy Cannon, Mary Luster,
& Earline Mitchell.
She is survived by her husband Jimmy Jackson; children Jan (Tracey)
Powell, Jason (Amanda) McFall; stepsons Wayne (Becky) Jackson, Wendell Jackson;
stepdaughter Sheri (Jeff) Wilson; grandsons Ryan & Riley Powell, Gabriel
McFall; granddaughters Michaela (Ryan) Munroe, Christal McFall; step-grandsons
Justin & Devin Jackson, Chap Wilson, Milas Jackson; step-granddaughters
Taylor Richards, Cameron Wilson, Michaela Freeman, Katie Jackson, Asleigh
Jackson, Megan Ramsey, Kaycee Lou Jackson; great-grandson Braeden Munroe;
step-great-grandsons Jace & Remi Jackson, Copen Richards;
step-great-granddaughters Kinslee & Aubrie Jackson, Chloe Richards.
A graveside service will be held Wednesday, December 9, 2020 at
1:00 p.m. at New Hope Baptist Cemetery with Rev. Heath Reese officiating.
Gassett Funeral Home of Wetumpka directing. Pallbearers will be Ryan Powell,
Riley Powell, Ryan Munroe, & Chap Wilson. Honorary pallbearer will be
Richard Daugherty.
+2020, Hartselle, Morgan
Co., AL, Obituary
https://www.peckfuneralhome.com/obituary/Shirley-Blankenship
Mrs. Shirley Jeanette Peebles Blankenship, 78, died on Thursday, December 10, 2020
at River City Center. She was born April
10, 1942, in Lawrence County to Robert L. Peebles and Mary Ora Lee Posey Peebles.
She was a homemaker.
She was preceded in death by her husband: Howard Jr.
Blankenship.
Survivors include: Two Sons - Greg Vaughn and Jimmy Crow; Two Brothers
- Billy Joe Peebles and Larry Coleman Peebles; One Sister - Nora Faye Lewis;
Five Grandchildren
A Graveside
Funeral service and Interment for will be Monday, December 21, 2020 at 11:00 AM
at New Friendship Cemetery with Peck Funeral Home 1600 Hwy 31 SW, Hartselle, AL,
directing.
+2020, Decatur, Morgan Co., AL, Obituary
http://quadcitiesdaily.com/?p=630249
Ricky Leon Blankenship was born on June 7, 1961 and passed away on December 11, 2020 and
is under the care of Roselawn Funeral Home and Cemetery.
+2020, Alexander City, Tallapoosa Co., AL, Obituary
https://www.radneyfuneralhome.com/obituaries/Verbie-Blankenship/#!/Obituary
Mrs. Verbie S. Blankenship, 86, of Alexander City, passed away on Monday, December 21, 2020
at her home. She was born on June 16, 1934 in Daviston, Alabama to John Henry Sallas and Maudie Mae Thomas.
She was an active member of Weogufka Second Baptist Church. She
loved the Lord, and was a good Christian woman. She loved to sing old church
hymns and read her Bible. She loved gardening, canning, freezing, deer hunting,
and fishing. She enjoyed sitting on the front porch in her swing drinking
coffee, looking at her diamonds dancing across Lake Martin. She loved her
family dearly and will be greatly missed.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 62 years, John Allen Blankenship, Sr.; Son, John Allen Blankenship, Jr.; daughter,
Sue Ann Blankenship; parents; sisters, Macie Mae Hand, Addie
Sallas, Maybelle Murphy, Emma Jones, Louella Baker, Mary Lowery, and Georgia B.
Morris; and brothers, James Curtis Duke, Lee Sallas, Enoch Sallas, William
Sallas, John Sallas, and Leonard Duke.
She is survived by her daughters,
Eva B. Haggerty, and Geneva Hagelstein (Paul); granddaughter, Dr. Samantha Roberge (Dr. Taylor
Roberge); grandson, Clay Sims; great-grandchild, Margot Lorraine Roberge; and
brother, David Sallas.
Graveside Service
will be Saturday, December 26, 2020 at 1:00 pm at the Mt. Hebron Baptist Church
Cemetery. 150 Mt. Hebron Road, Elmore, AL, Dr. Bruce McClendon and Rev. Danny
Bynum will officiate. Radney Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. All
visitations and services will be held in compliance with the mandated rules
from Alabama Dept of Public Health.
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+2020, North Little Rock, Pulaski Co., AR, Obituary
https://www.arkansasonline.com/obituaries/2020/dec/27/garrett-blankenship-2020-12-27/
Garrett Cooper Blankenship of North Little Rock, AR, passed away on December 15, 2020 after a
brief battle with liver disease. He was 41. He was born to Gary Blankenship and Ava Joy (Alexander) Napier on October
13, 1979 in Louisville, KY.
Garrett graduated from North Little Rock High School and received
two Associates Degrees from University of Arkansas Pulaski Technical College.
He always felt very fortunate to have been a stay at home dad over the last
five years.
Garrett's love and dedication to his wife, children and family
outshone anything else in his life. Be it short family holidays, going to see
their favourite band as a family, trips to the zoo or just being together at
the house, his family was his first love. If ever there was a close second
passion in his life, it was football. He had great joy watching his sons play
ball and discovered a love for coaching over the last few years as he coached
the Elite Central Arkansas Spartans.
Garrett is preceded in death by his grandparents Basil
and Trena Blankenship, Roy and
Martha Alexander and his aunt Ingrid Blankenship.
Garrett is survived by his wife Rhonda (Runnells) and their five children, Cassidy (20), Abigail (19), Lanie (16), Cooper (13) and Elijah (12). He also leaves behind his father, Gary Blankenship of North Little Rock Arkansas, his mother Ava Joy (Alexander)
Napier of Michie, Tennessee and his sisters
Rachael (Blankenship) and
Craig Rossiter of Sydney, Australia, Nicole (Blankenship) Thomas of Wilmington, N. C., and his nieces and nephews,
Lennon, Mackenzie, Ella, Aullie, Peri and Layne.
There will be a memorial service in the coming weeks that will be
announced through his family. North Little Rock Funeral Home, 1921 Main St,
North Little Rock, AR
+2020, Benton, Saline Co., AR, Obituary
https://www.smithfamilycares.com/obituary/Mallie-VanPelt
Mallie Faye VanPelt,
81, of Benton, Arkansas passed away December 16, 2020. She was born March 22, 1939 in Poplar Bluff,
Missouri to the late Alfred and
Etoyle (Whittle) Blankenship, Sr.
Mallie loved the Lord and was a member of First Baptist Church in
Benton. She retired from Wal-Mart after
working for thirty-three years. Family
was top priority to Mallie. She was the
definition of unconditional love and hard work.
Mallie was the backbone of her family and a role model they all looked
up to. She was the best mother and “Mamaw” to her children and
grandchildren. Mallie cherished her
precious cat, Dutchess, and treated her like a queen. She was authentic, genuine, caring, full of
grace, and soft-spoken. Mallie gave the
best hugs, and was easily tickled.
Special visits from her friends brightened her day. Mallie was cherished by all who had the
privilege of knowing her.
Preceding Mallie in death are her parents; brother, Alfred “A.
C.” Blankenship, Jr.; and
grandparents, Tom and Mallie Whittle.
She leaves behind to cherish her memory: her loving husband of thirty years, Sam
VanPelt of Benton, Arkansas; son, Doug Faith of North Little Rock, Arkansas;
daughter, Donna Faith of Benton, Arkansas; three granddaughters: Natalie Wise and husband Shawn, Hannah Faye
Allen and husband Chris, and Casey Romero and husband Juan; three
great-grandchildren: Joaquin, Jackson,
and Silas; special long-time best friend, Jerri Sharp of Benton, Arkansas; and
many family members and friends who love Mallie and will miss her always.
Funeral service will be at 11:00 am, Tuesday, December 22, at
Smith-Benton Funeral Home, 322 N. Market Street, Benton, Arkansas. Burial at
Pinecrest Memorial Park in Alexander, Arkansas.
State of Arkansas COVID-19 Directives includes: masks required (not provided) and social
distancing maintained.
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+2020, Surprise, Maricopa Co., AZ, Obituary
https://www.heritagefuneralchapels.com/obituaries/Ronald-Gene-Blankenship?obId=19433313
Ronald Gene Blankenship, 72 [July 2,
1948], of Surprise, AZ passed away December 19, 2020 after an accident at
Paradise and El Mirage Rd in Surprise.
Ron proudly served in the U.S. Marines in
the Vietnam War as a E-3 Lance Corporal for 3 years. Ron was presented the
Purple Heart medal twice, as well as the National Defense Service medal. Ron
resided in Arizona for most of his life.
He was preceded in death by his daughter
Lorrie
Blankenship in May of 2020 and brother Harold Blankenship in 2017.
He is survived by his wife Connie Blankenship, daughters
Loni
Blankenship, Linda Blankenship, son Ronnie Blankenship Jr., step-daughter
Tabitha Whitmer, grand-daughter Isabella Blankenship, and sisters
Charlotte Cruz and Eva Reese.
The funeral will be held at Sunwest
Funeral home in El Mirage, AZ.
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+2020, Porterville,
Tulare Co., CA, Obituary
https://www.myersfuneral.com/obituaries/Sylvia-Blankenship-2/#!/Obituary
Sylvia M. Blankenship, 75 [July 28, 1945], a Licensed Vocational Nurse and resident of
Porterville, California, passed away Saturday, December 12, 2020.
Private Services are to be held. Myers Funeral Service &
Crematory, 248 North ''E'' Street, Porterville, California.
+2020, Visalia, Tulare Co., CA, Obituary
https://www.salseranddillardvisalia.com/obituaries/Charles-Blankenship-8/#!/Obituary
Charles Edward Blankenship was born December 23, 1946 to WE and Iola Blankenship. he passed away on December 4, 2020.
Charlie attended Mineral King Elementary and graduated from Redwood
High School. He was a lifetime resident of Visalia. He played football at
Redwood and later enjoyed coaching For Visalia Youth Football League. He then
went on to be the President of the league. Football remained a lifelong
passion.
Charlie worked for Roland Son at the Beacon station and Gottschalks
tire dept. Later, he became
self-employed and
opened Magic Marble and Durastone Countertops. He enjoyed helping his dad with
fighting roosters and enjoyed going to the casino.
Soon after high school he married
the former Candy Elam. Together they had a daughter
Wendy. Later he married the former Sondra Hembree and had a second daughter,
Deidre,
He is survived by his daughters
Deidre and Rachel, and Erin and son Brice. His sisters Ella Yeager, Carreen Wall, and Kathleen
Rankin, brother Ed Blankenship. As well as his 13 grandchildren and many nieces and
nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents as well as his sister Faun
(Bill)Helwig and Joyce (Dean)Cox and Edna Green And brother
Donald (Sylvia)Dean Daughter Wendy Blankenship and longtime companion Peggy Keaster.
Service will be at 9:00am Thursday
Dec 10th and Graveside Service at 10:30 at Visalia District Cemetery under the
direction of Salser & Dillard Funeral Chapel.
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+2020, Social Circle, Walton Co., GA, Obituary
https://www.harwellfuneralhome.com/obituary/Tim-Blankenship
Tim Blankenship, age 62, of
Social Circle passed away Thursday, December 17, 2020. He was born in Covington on March 6, 1958 to Elmer Hoke and
Maxine Blankenship who have preceded him in death.
Tim grew up in Covington and graduated
from Newton County High School. He
enjoyed going out to eat, going to NASCAR races, traveling to Florida with his
parents, and he loved his nieces and nephews very much.
Mr. Blankenship is survived by his brothers
Hoke
Blankenship, Jr (Connie), and Trent Blankenship, his best friend Mark Sullivan, his nieces and
nephews Shane and Tammy Blankenship, Crystal Blankenship, and Bryan Blankenship his great
nieces and nephew Kobie Wright, Jordan Reed, and Savannah
Blankenship along with a host of other family and friends.
A private graveside services will be
held. J. C. Harwell and Son Funeral
Home, TE Davis Funeral Services, 2157 East Street, SE, Covington, GA 30014.
+2020, Dalton, Whitfield Co., GA, Obituary
https://www.pondersfuneralhome.com/obituary/7272318
Lucy Agnes Blankenship Sutton, AKA, Mom, Granny, Granny Poo, Ag, Aggie, Agnes. Mom was given the
gift of life on Christmas Day, 1938. On December 18, 2020, just 7 days shy of
her 82nd birthday, she was given the gift of eternal healing from all that
Alzheimer’s took from her. Everyone who knew her agreed that she was one of a
kind. Feisty and full of sass, she talked tough, but was the kindest, sweetest
and most loving person you could know. Generous to a fault, she would give you
anything she had, even her last dollar, if she thought you were in need. Mom
firmly believed in living life to the fullest, and having fun doing it. Her
philosophy was that of Hunter S. Thompson, who said, “Life should not be a
journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in pretty and well
preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside in a cloud of smoke, thoroughly
used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming, ‘Woohoo, what a ride’!” I think it is safe to say, she did just that.
Mom’s world was her family and our world has tilted on its axis
with her passing. As we struggle to accept the pain of losing her little by
little these past few years, we also rejoice as she rediscovered her memories
and reunited with loved ones who had gone before her. Her passing leaves a void
that will never be filled, and she will be sorely missed until we meet again.
Mom was preceded in death by her husband, Harley Clifford Sutton,
Sr., father Mack McKinley Blankenship, mother
and stepfather, Irene Mullinax
Blankenship and Virgil Bright;
brothers and sisters-in-law, Lewis and Merle Blankenship, Jim and Wylene Blankenship; sisters and
brothers-in-law, Doris and Jimmy Rutland, Betty Jo and Leamon Cagle.
She is survived by her son Harley C Sutton, Jr., daughter and
son-in-law Kay and Gene Henderson; grandchildren and great grandchildren:
Justin and Jada Barton, Analeigh, Meredith, and Emalynn; Katie and Russ Short,
Sutton, Landry, and Channing; nieces, nephews and friends.
Funeral service will be held at 4:00 pm, Tuesday, December 22, 2020,
from the Ponders Melrose Chapel with Reverend Jay Tenney officiating. Due to
the National health crisis and the Covid-19 virus, masks must be worn properly
at all times and social distancing must be observed when visiting the funeral
home.
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+2020, Decatur, Macon
Co., IL, Obituary
https://www.moranandgoebel.com/obituaries/Mary-Ann-Blankenship-2/#!/Obituary
Mary Ann (Stewart) Blankenship, 83, of Decatur,
passed away on December 5, 2020 at Hickory Point Christian Village in Forsyth,
[Macon Co., IL]. She was born
in Christian County, IL on March 21, 1937, the daughter of Frank (Hayes) and
Anna C. Norris Stewart.
Mary Ann married Clifford L.
Blankenship on May 30, 1959 in Decatur, IL.
Mary Ann moved to Decatur in 1943 and
attended St. Patrick’s Catholic School and graduated from St. Teresa High
School in 1955. She was a member of St. James Catholic Church, Decatur. She was
employed by Eisner-Jewel Food Stores for 41 years. After retirement from Jewel,
she worked part-time in the Macon Co. Auditor’s office. She was very active
with the Eisner-Jewel Retirees Group. She was a member of St. Elizabeth Alter
Society, the Catholic Daughters of America, and the Decatur Genealogical
Society.
Mary Ann was preceded in death by her
parents, Frank & Anna Stewart.
Mary Ann is survived by her husband of 61
years, Clifford, one daughter Sue Ann Blankenship of Normal.
Funeral Mass will be at 11am on Wednesday
at St. James Catholic Church in Decatur. Burial will be at St. Mary’s Catholic
Cemetery in Assumption. Moran & Goebel Funeral Home and Cremation Services.
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+2020, Middlebury, Elkhart
Co., IN, Obituary
https://www.yeagerfuneralhome.com/obituary/theo-blankenship
Theo A. Blankenship,
of Middlebury, Indiana, passed away on Tuesday, December 15, 2020 at Elkhart
General Hospital. He was born on Tuesday, December 15, 2020 in Elkhart,
Indiana. Theo was the son of Mitchell and Hannah (Lewis) Blankenship, III.
Theo is survived by his parents,
Mitchell and Hannah
Blankenship, III of
Middlebury; grandparents, Mitchell
(Liz) Blankenship, II of
Middlebury, Richard Lewis of Ligonier and Sarah Nance of Warsaw.
A gathering of family and friends will take place on Monday,
December 21, 2020 from 1-3pm at Yeager Funeral Home, 1598 Lincolnway South,
Ligonier, Indiana. Following the visitation a cremation will occur at Legacy
Cremation & Remembrance Center in Ligonier.
+2020, Plymouth, Marshall
Co., IN, Obituary
https://www.legacy.com/obituaries/southbendtribune/obituary.aspx?n=william-blankenship&pid=197380292
William Blankenship,
87, of Plymouth, IN, passed away on Wednesday, December 23, 2020 surrounded by
his family. Born in Gary, Indiana on May 27, 1933, He was the son of Thomas and Esther (Copley) Blankenship.
He worked as a roofer for most of his life and owned Ideal Roofing
for 40 years. William loved fishing, and hunting rabbits, pheasant and deer. He
also loved to box and before a sidelining injury, he was almost a professional
boxer.
On November 6, 1970 William married
Carolyn in Mishawaka.
William is preceded in death by his parents and wife Carolyn.
William is survived by his children:
Esther (Daniel) Wilson of Highland, IN; Curtis (Terry) Blankenship of Dyer, IN; David Blankenship of Merriville, IN; Golden (John) Nickles of Merriville, IN; Jack Skiles of Rochester, IN;
and Marie (Tony) Reidenbach of Plymouth; sister, Willena; 22
grandchildren, 30 great-grandchildren, and two great-great-grandchildren as
well as several nieces and nephews.
Per the wishes of the family, there will be no services.
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+2020, Florence, Boone
Co., KY, Obituary
https://www.stithfuneralhome.com/obituaries/Norman-Norm-Blankenship?obId=19289296#/obituaryInfo
Norman "Norm" Blankenship, November 19, 1931 - December
9, 2020
Norman Earl Blankenship (“Norm”) left
this life for his heavenly home on Wednesday, December 9, 2020 at the age of
89, after struggling for several months with congestive heart failure.
Norm loved to sing hymns and worship
music and directed many choirs in his life as a minister of music, serving
Elsmere Baptist Church, Belleview Baptist Church, Beaver Lick Baptist Church,
Kentoboo Baptist Church, and Ashland Avenue Baptist Church. He was an ordained
deacon also, having served in that capacity at both Elsmere Baptist and
Kentoboo Baptist churches. Norm was the retired general manager of A & S
Electric Supply in Erlanger, KY, where he had worked for over 30 years. He was
a veteran of the Korean conflict, having spent several years serving in Germany
as a member of the US Air Force.
He leaves behind his wife of 66
years, Gloria Fay Cram Blankenship, two sons
and their wives, Jeff Blankenship, (Nannette) and Randy Blankenship (Kathy), a sister and her
husband, Sharon Blankenship Sizemore (CJ) , a brother, Donald Glenn
Blankenship, 4 grandchildren, Jeffrey Adam Blankenship, Erica Faye
Blankenship, Amy Michelle Blankenship-Newsom (Joshua), Benjamin Blankenship (Dr. Melissa
Ryan-Blankenship), and 3 step grandchildren and their spouses, Richard Linneman
(Ashley), Robert Linneman and Jennifer Linneman-Thompson (Christopher) and
numerous great grandchildren.
Funeral service will be at 12:00 pm,
Tuesday, December 22, 2020 at Main Street Baptist Church, Florence, KY. Burial
will be in Floral Hills Memorial Gardens, Taylor Mill. www.stithfuneralhomes.com
2020, Lexington, Fayette Co., KY, Obituary
https://www.lusk-mcfarland.com/obituaries/Paul-Edward-Blankenship?obId=19211377
Paul Edward Blankenship, 72 [May 26,
1948], husband of Ruth Ann McDonald Blankenship, died Sunday December 6, 2020
at his home in Lexington, KY. He was born in West Liberty, KY to the late Oscar R. and Elizabeth Ball Blankenship.
He was a retired farm manager and a
veteran of the United States Marine Corp.
In addition to his mother and father, he
was also preceded in death by five sisters, Geneva Hamilton, Irene Knox, Bertha, Eva Mae Proffitt and Julie Blankenship.
In addition to his wife he is survived by
three children, Paul Bryan (Melissa) Blankenship, Michael Scott (Phyllis)
Blankenship and Darrell Wayne (Judy) Blankenship; six grandchildren, Bryan Keith
Blankenship, Kyle Matthew Blankenship, Cayla Blankenship, Darrell “D.J.” Blankenship, Jr., Michael Gage
Blankenship and Darrian Blankenship; seven great grandchildren; three sisters, Glenna Bellamy, Christie Grisley and Shirley Clark and several
nieces, nephews and cousins.
Funeral services will be at 11:00 am,
Wednesday, December 9, 2020, at the Lusk-McFarland Funeral Home, 1120 Main St.,
Paris, KY by Jim Fryman. Burial will be in Evergreen Memory Gardens. Pallbearers
will be Bryan Keith Blankenship, Kyle Blankenship, Cayla Blankenship, Darrell “D.J.”
Blankenship, Jr., Michael Gage Blankenship and Darrian Blankenship.
+2020, Inez, Martin Co., KY, Obituary
https://www.crumfuneralhome.com/obituary/Helen-Blankenship
Helen Donna Blankenship, age 69, of Coldwater Road, Inez, KY, passed away December 19,
2020 at Rockcastle Regional Hospital in Mount Vernon, [Rockcastle
Co.,] KY after a long
illness. She was born January 15, 1951 at Paintsville, KY to the late Elder
Willis and Janie Moore Dials of Inez, KY.
Helen was a homemaker and worked as a teacher's aide for Inez
Elementary School. She also cleaned Dr. Donald Chaffin Medical Office for about
15 years. Most importantly Helen loved the Lord with all her heart and was of
Baptist faith.
Helen is also preceded in death by her husband of 48 years, Ronald Blankenship,
one brother, Clay Dials, three sisters, Thelma Jean Parsons, Betty Jo Moore,
and Glenna Dials, and one sister in law, Martha Maynard.
Helen leaves behind two children and a granddaughter; daughter, Rhonda Kaye Blankenship, lived at home with Helen and has taken
excellent care of her mom (special thank you to Rhonda for loving and caring
for her mother so much and for doing such a great job), her son, Jason Blankenship of Georgetown, KY, and granddaughter,
Gabrielle Blankenship, of Inez, KY, that Ronald and Helen
adopted and loved and enjoyed so very much. Helen also leaves behind three
brothers, William Dials of Lovely, KY, Jimmy (Barbara) Dials of Kermit, WV, Sam
(Avonell) Dials of Inez, KY and give sisters, Mary Curry of Crum, WV, Ina Ruth
(Donald) Hall of Prestonsburg, KY, Doris (Bill) Evans of Naugatuck, WV, Deborah
Dials and Gene Brewer of Macombs, MI and Beatrice Dials and Billie Copley, of
Crum, WV. She leaves two sister in laws, Lynn (Lewis "Cotton")
Maynard of Richmond, KY and Karen (Jerry) Trammel of Inez, KY.
Helen loved her children, God and her family with all her heart.
She was a daughter, wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, cousin, but most
importantly a friend who loved and cared for you regardless and with her whole
heart. To know Helen was to love her. She was kind and humble with a loving and
giving heart. May your beautiful smile return and your soul rest in peace until
we meet again some day.
Funeral services will be held at 1 pm, on Monday, December 28, 2020,
in the chapel of Crum Funeral Home with Robert May officiating. Burial will
follow in the Dials Cemetery on Jack Cassady Branch.
+2020, Beaver Dam, Ohio
Co., KY, Obituary
Dorothy Jewel Blankenship, 97, of Beaver Dam, died Wednesday, Dec. 30, 2020, at Ohio County
Hospital in Hartford. She was born in McHenry to the late Lonnie Earl and Ruth
Bennett Maddox.
She was a homemaker and a member of Beaver Dam United Methodist
Church.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Daniel R.
“Sonny” Blankenship.
Survivors include two sons,
Daniel R. (Jane) Blankenship
Jr. of Murray and Gary N. Blankenship of Beaver Dam; a daughter, Karen
Blankenship Hayes of
Clarksville, Tennessee; four grandchildren,
Dana Blankenship Kelley, Ashley Hayes, Brian
Blankenship and Alisa Blankenship; and three great-grandchildren, Colton,
Kierstyn and Janasyn.
Due to COVID-19, the family will have a private service. Burial
will be in Sunnyside Cemetery in Beaver Dam. Bevil Bros. Funeral Homes Inc. in
Beaver Dam is in charge of arrangements.
+2020, Canada, Pike Co., KY, Obituary
https://www.communityfuneralky.com/obituaries/Sally-Blankenship-Harman?obId=19371878
Sally Blankenship Harman 64 of Canada, KY passed from this earthly life Sunday December 20,
2020 at ARH in South Williamson, KY. Sally was born Sunday September 16, 1956
in Pike County, KY a daughter of the late Richard Ernest Blankenship and Oma Wolford.
Other than her parents Sally was preceded in death by her husband
Alderson Franklin Harman; two brothers
Ralph and Alfred Blankenship;
and four sisters Ethel, Maggie, and Edna Blankenship
and Sadie Dotson.
Sally is survived by two daughters Mary Harman and her husband
Michael Francis of Canada, KY and Sharon Harman Gehris and her husband Jeremy
of Connecticut; one sister Vernie Blankenship of Stopover, KY; and four grandchildren
Crystal Nicole and Trent Franklin Gehris, and Viktor Rowan and Vincent Ryland
Francis.
Sally leaves behind many other family and friends to mourn her
passing. Sally Blankenship Harman will be sadly missed by all those who knew
and loved her.
+2020, Freeburn, Pike Co., KY, Obituary
https://www.lucasandsonfh.com/obituary/sheila-blankenship
Sheila Blankenship, age 61, of Freeburn, passed away Wednesday, Dec. 23, 2020 at the Pikeville Medical
Center. Sheila was born on October 28,
1959 to her parents the late Hollie Blankenship and Georgia Jerrells Blankenship.
There will be a private family funeral.
+2020, Phelps, Pike Co., KY, Obituary
Molly Marie “Smith” Blankenship, 91, a resident
of the Good Shepherd Community Nursing Center of Phelps, for the last six
years, died Saturday, Dec. 5, 2020, at Pikeville Medical Center. She was born
at Phelps, Feb. 2, 1929, the daughter of the late Wilburn and Marcellia
“Hackney” Smith.
She was a loving homemaker who enjoyed
gardening, cooking and reading the Bible. She loved going to church and was the
oldest member of the Lynn Freewill Baptist Church of Lynn, West Virginia. One
of the most important things to Molly was her family.
In addition to her parents, she was
preceded in death by her husband of 45 years, Hollie Blankenship; one son,
James
Perry Blankenship; seven brothers, Dallas, Freeland, Richard, Harrison, Floyd, Wheeler and
Jessie Smith; and three sisters, Mary Charles, Minnie Casey and Bithie
Stevenson.
She is survived by one son, Donald Blankenship (Pearl), of
Majestic; three daughters, Joy Dotson, of Winchester, Alice Dotson (Donnie)
and Ruby Daniels (Terry
Compton), both of Majestic; one sister, Delphia Smith (Stirl), of Phelps; one
brother, Phillip Smith, of Blackberry; eight grandchildren, Ruby
Bartley, Patricia Neighbors (Danny), Angie Justice, James Dotson (Melanie), Donald Blankenship
Jr.,
Mikey Daniels (Michelle), Kevin Dotson and Diane Potter (Bradley); 11 great-
grandchildren, Justin and Noah Bush, Corey, Erney and Kelley Justice,
Michael Smith, Faith Potter, Alexis and Macaila Blankenship, Brittany
Neighbors and Allison Dotson; and two great-great-grandchildren, Chloe and
Emilia Pearl Justice.
Private funeral services will be held at
the Jones & West Funeral Home Chapel with Reverends Odis Blankenship and Bill Mosley officiating.
Burial will follow at the Buddy Mounts Cemetery, Majestic.
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*2020, Essex, Baltimore Co., MD, Obituary
https://www.bruzdzinski.com/obituary/Barbara-Instone
Barbara Ann Instone, June 1, 1957 - December 25, 2020
Barbara was a graduate of Catholic High. She was employed by Kmart
for 30 years, where she last worked as an office manager.
On December 25, 2020, Barbara Ann Instone, cherished partner of
Janet Knight and her son Gary Blankenship, and
his children Courtney Godwin, Gabby Blankenship, Jillie
Blankenship, and Lindsey Blankenship, and her son the late Casey Knight, and
his daughter Cassie Knight; loving daughter of the late George and Irene
Instone (nee Zorn); dear sister of Cathy Bond, and Thomas Instone.
A private cremation was held.
Arrangements by the family owned Bruzdzinski Funeral Home P.A.
+2020, LaPlata, Charles
Co., MD, Obituary
https://www.davisplaylehudsonrimer.com/obituary/janice-peterson
Janice Blankenship Peterson, 61 of LaPlata gained her Angel wings on Saturday, December 26,
2020 after a hard fought battle with Covid. The daughter of James Albert and Phyllis Marie (McKee)
Blankenship, she was born July
3, 1959 in Brookfield, Missouri.
Jan graduated from Kirksville High School in 1978. She was a very
active member of the First Baptist Church in LaPlata. She loved spending her
time in the children’s ministries where she led the AWANA’S program and
directed Vacation Bible School for many years.She loved giving back and took 2
mission trips to El Salvador with her church. She was employed by American
Family Insurance where she worked for almost 20 years and Wal-Mart where she
had worked for 8 years.
Jan loved spending time with her girls and grandkids. They were her
pride and joy. She always made time for her grandkids activities. She attended
at least one game or event for each season, rather it was basketball, football,
wrestling (or as she called it rasslin’), soccer, cheer or band. They always
knew she was in the crowd, because she was one of loudest cheering them on. She
was their biggest fan. She also loved animals, especially her dogs. They were
like children to her. She liked to dabble in gardening and loved going to
garage sales with her mom or girls. She enjoyed going to events with her momma
and looked forward to their Sunday lunch dates. Her outgoing personality and
love for all people drew others to her. If someone needed more love she adopted
them into her family. She is lovingly
called momma Jan or Ms. Jan by many. Most people agree that she gave the best
hugs.
On May 29, 1999 in Kirksville she was united in marriage to Kendall
Peterson.
Janice was preceded in death by her father, James; step father, Don Foster; grandparents, Mabel & Shannon
McKee, Myrtle & James
Blankenship; and a son-in-law,
Matt Calcagni.
Janice is survived by her husband, Kendall; her mother, Phyllis Blankenship-Foster of Macon, MO; three daughters, Jennifer & Trinity Wiles of
Eureka, IL, Kim & Eric Manning of Eureka, IL, and Jackie & Justin
Cornell of Columbia, MO; two step daughters, Kristin & James Bredeman of
Hawaii and Niki Calcagni of Canada; two brothers,
David & Patty Blankenship of Galena, MO and Tom & Shelly Blankenship of Heath, OH; two sisters, Sharon & Kent Ford of Columbia, MO and Debra & David Allen of Lake Ozark, MO; 12 grandchildren, Maddison,
Derrick, Dillon & Devon Wiles, Alexis & Camron Manning, Kaylee &
Ean Cornell, Emma, Olivia & Kendrick Bredeman, and Carter Calcagni; and
many nieces and nephews.
Funeral service will be at 2:00 pm, Thursday, December 31, 2020, at
Davis-Playle-Hudson-Rimer Funeral Home. Burial will be in Park View Memorial
Gardens.
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+2020, Independence, MO, Obituary
https://www.thelickingnews.com/2020/12/31/obituary-glenn-blankenship/
Glenn Blankenship
was born on January 11, 1952, to Everett Junior and Joyce (McCarty) Blankenship at Kansas City, MO. He passed away on
December 8, 2020, in Independence, MO.
After graduating from high school, he went into the service. Glenn
was a quiet person with a big smile and infectious laugh. He loved to go camping
with his family growing up.
He leaves to mourn two brothers,
James Blankenship (Rita) of Independence and Chris Blankenship (Emi) of Key Largo, Fla.; two sisters, Hope Hill of
Independence and Holly Donovan (Richard) of the State of
California; along with many aunts, uncles, nephews, cousins and friends. Preceding him in death are his parents, grandparents,
uncles and nephews.
He will be missed. Interment took place on December 29, 2020, at
the Licking Cemetery at his parent’s gravesite.
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+2020, Weaverville, Buncombe Co., NC, Obituary
https://www.mtnviewcremation.com/obituary/frank-p-blankenship/
Frank Phillip Blankenship, 90 [August 11, 1930], of Weaverville passed away on Friday,
December 18, 2020 at the Elizabeth House.
He was a son of the late Margaret Kennedy and Clyde Phillip Blankenship.
Mr. Blankenship graduated from North Buncombe High in 1948 and
served in the US Army during the Korean War.
He retired from AAA Auto Sales.
He was also preceded in death by his brothers, Eugene, Bill and Avon; and a sister, Kathleen Hyatt.
Surviving him is his loving wife,
Levita
“Lee” Case Blankenship; two daughters, Phyllis Linville and Tammy Knighten (Robert); one granddaughter,
Sharon Linville Madden; one grandson, Johnny Linville Taylor; and several
nieces and nephews.
Private services will be held.
+2020, Woodfin, Buncombe
Co., NC, Obituary
https://westfamilyfuneralservices.com/tribute/details/22017/Edith-Franklin/obituary.html
Edith Blankenship Franklin, age 92, of
Woodfin died Thursday, December 17, 2020. Mrs. Franklin was born November 3,
1928 in Madison County to the late Mac Conley and Kitty Wyatt Blankenship.
She was a resident of Buncombe County for
most of her life. Edith retired from Mills Manufacturing after 38 years of
service. She was faithful to her church,
Pleasant Hill Baptist, and was a loving mother.
In addition to her parents, she was also
preceded in death by her husband of 62 years, Ray Franklin, who died in 2008;
son, Bruce Franklin; and daughter, Brenda Kerr; brothers, Charles, Clyde and Boyd Blankenship; and a sister,
Edna Robinson.
Surviving are a daughter, Kimberly
Franklin Powell; two sons, Ray Franklin and wife Elaine, and Bob Franklin and
wife Donna; five grandchildren, Nicole Matrone, Jason Franklin and wife Sarah,
Laura Franklin, Zack Franklin and wife Joelle, and Caleb Franklin and wife Amy;
and two great grandchildren, Riley and Carter Franklin; three sisters, Mildred Winders and
husband William, Jean Lloyd and husband Dallas, and Alma Toms; a brother, David Blankenship and wife
Dee; a son-in-law, Col. (ret.) Charles
Kerr; three sisters-in-law, Irene Blankenship, Ann Blankenship and Alma Blankenship; and numerous
nieces, nephews and cousins.
Her graveside service will be held at
3:30 pm, Monday December 21, 2020 in Upper Laurel Baptist Church Cemetery, Mars
Hill. Reverend Craig Shelton will
officiate. www.WestFamilyFuneralServices.com.
+2020, Marion, McDowell Co., NC, Obituary
https://www.westmorelandfuneralhome.com/obituary/Michael-Blankenship
Michael David Blankenship, of Marion, age
57, passed away at his home on Sunday, December 27, 2020. He was born September
3, 1963 in Buncombe County, NC to Judy Mae Blankenship of Swannanoa,
NC.
In addition to his mother, those left
behind to cherish Michael’s memory are his brother, Jeff Blankenship and his ex-wife,
Judy Morgan.
No services will be held.
+2020, Ferguson, Wilkes Co., NC, Obituary
https://www.millerfuneralservice.com/obituaries/Keena-Jeanette-Blankenship?obId=19312648
Keena Jeanette Blankenship, age 51, of Ferguson, passed away Wednesday, December 16, 2020 at
Wake Forest Baptist Health-Wilkes Medical. She was born January 24, 1969 in
Caldwell County to Keen and Marilyn Cody Church.
Keena was a member of Mt. Zion Baptist Church.
Keena was preceded in death by her parents; and brother, Scott
Church.
Keena is survived by her daughters,
Tracy Hauser (Aaron), Brittany Blankenship and fiancé Brandon all of Wilkes;
half-sister, Kimberly Osborne of Purlear; step-sister, Lauren Darnell and
spouse Travis of Lansing; brother, William Fred Church of Wilkesboro;
grandchildren, Halley Wagoner, Chloe Hauser, Weston Hauser, Archer Shumate; and
special friend, Tonya Miles.
Private service will be held at a later date. Miller Funeral
Service.
+2020, Burnsville, Yancey Co., NC, Obituary
https://www.yanceyfuneralservice.com/obituaries/Adalene-Blankenship-Higgins?obId=19261054
Adalene Blankenship Higgins, of Burnsville, NC, went home to be with the Lord Friday, December
11, 2020. She was at home surrounded by her husband, daughter, son-in-law and
her Hospice nurse as she crossed over into glory. Adalene was the daughter of the late Joe and Opal Blankenship, wife of Ray Higgins and loving mother to
Amy Autrey. She was preceded in death by her sister, Cathy Austin.
Adalene retired from Glen Raven Mills. She was a member of Prices
Creek Union Church, where she was previously a Sunday School teacher. Jesus was
the center of her life and her main goal in life was to lead others to Christ.
Many people remember her for the way she praised God and how she shouted the
house down as the spirit of God filled her heart and spilled over.
She was devoted to the cause of Israel and she supported many
Christian organizations. The greatest joy of her life as she neared her eternal
home was to receive visits from her many friends. She was overwhelmed by the
generosity of the many people that came to see her bringing food, flowers and
gifts. Her face would light up and she would recall special memories shared
with each visitor; telling stories from her childhood, recalling funny stories
with her co-workers and telling people about her longing to be home with Jesus.
Adalene is survived by her husband of 47 years, Ray Higgins; a
daughter, Amy Autrey, and a son-in-law, Kenneth Autrey, who was like a son to
her. She is also survived by a sister,
Ruthie Beaver; a niece, Debbie Hensley; nephews:
John Austin, Travis Brown and Chris Brown, as well as many great nieces and
nephews.
Funeral Services will be held at 7 pm, on Wednesday, December 16,
2020, in the Chapel of Yancey Funeral Services. Rev. Rick Bennett and Rev.
Trent Hensley will officiate. Graveside Services will be held at 11 am, on
Thursday in the Blankenship-Arrowood Cemetery.
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+2020, Kearney, Buffalo
Co., NE, Obituary
Bruce L. Blankenship,
63, of Kearney died Sunday, Dec. 27, 2020, at CHI Health Good Samaritan in
Kearney. He was born on Jan. 16, 1957, in Superior to Alvin (Dale) and Virginia Blankenship. The family moved to Kearney in the spring
of 1966.
Bruce married Tammy Davenport on March 15, 1986.
Bruce was a graduate of Kearney High School and Kearney State
College (UNK). His professional career spanned 40-plus years and includes
stints as a staff member and president of the Kearney Area Chamber of Commerce,
York Chamber of Commerce, Buffalo County Visitors Bureau, executive director of
the Kearney Catholic High School Foundation and Business Development Officer at
Farmers and Merchants Bank. He had further professional relationships with the
Nebraska Independent Crop Consultant Association, Ward Laboratories Inc.,
Nebraska Charolais Association, Nebraska Seed Trade Association and others
through a part-time consulting business.
While employed by the Chamber of Commerce, Bruce worked with others
to organize and initiate the Kearney Visitors Bureau, Economic Development
Council of Buffalo County, Leadership Kearney and the Nebraska Cattlemen's
Classic. Further he played a role in bringing Richard Young Hospital,
Construction Rental, Midway Chevrolet, Cabela's and other businesses to
Kearney.
At the KCHS Foundation, he helped organize and implement the GOLD
Dinner and Auction, was involved in fundraising for three school building
additions, a comprehensive classroom remodeling project and additional
operational support to the school. He also worked with others to create a
faculty retirement fund at Kearney Catholic and numerous scholarship and
special project funds to benefit KCHS students.
Bruce was elected to two terms on the Kearney City Council
beginning in 1996 and it was his honor to serve as mayor from 2002 to 2004.
Over the years he
served as a board member or in other leadership roles for the Buffalo County
American Red Cross, KSC/UNK Alumni Association, Kearney Public Schools
Foundation, Economic Development Council, The Archway Foundation, Kearney Area
Chamber of Commerce (ex-officio) and as a 30-year volunteer for the
Goodfellows. He and his wife co-chaired the GOLD Dinner and Auction, he
co-chaired the United Way annual campaign, was part of the Chamber committee
helping move Kearney State College to the University system and served on the
Buffalo County Fair Board when big name entertainment was added to the county
fair line-up. However, he took the most joy in his 34-year marriage to Tammy
and watching the achievements of his sons Brett, Brock and daughter-in-law
Chloe. There was never enough time for his grandsons Titus and Asher whom he
loved so dearly.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Dale and
Virginia Blankenship; brother, Gary;
nephew, Tim; mother-in-law, Lillias Davenport; and brother-in-law, Danny
Davenport.
Survivors include his wife,
Tammy Blankenship of Kearney; sons, Brett
Blankenship of Omaha, and Brock and Chloe
Blankenship of Lincoln and their sons Titus and Asher; brother,
Al and Sandy Blankenship of Waverly; sister, Debbie Brian Craig of Omaha; sister-in-law, Marge
Blankenship of Kearney;
father-in-law, Bob Davenport of Overton; sister-in-law, Konnie and Kevin Turner
of Overton; and several nieces and nephews.
Memorial services will be 10:30 am, Tuesday, at St. James Catholic
Church. Horner Lieske McBride & Kuhl Funeral and Cremation Services.
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+2020, Dover, Tuscarawas Co., OH, Obituary
https://www.geibfuneral.com/obituary/catherine-v-blankenship/
Catherine V. Blankenship, 78 [February 17, 1942], of Dover, passed away Saturday, December
5, 2020 in Community Hospice, Truman House, at New Philadelphia, [Tuscarawas
Co., OH], following an
extended illness. Born in Nelson County, Virginia, she was the daughter of the late Nolan and Blanche (Tate) Blankenship and had retired from the former Valley
Manor Nursing Home, now Schoenbrunn Health Care at New Philadelphia, where she
had worked as a STNA.
Catherine was Southern Baptist by faith and always the life of the
party. She loved spending time with her family and her grandchildren. Catherine
was a bird lover and because of her illness and being confined, she often spent
her time just watching and feeding and the birds.
In addition to her parents, Catherine was preceded in death by her husband, Carlos Leo Blankenship, Sr. and also by a brother and four sisters.
Surviving are her children,
Elizabeth (Jeff) McDonald of Port Washington; two sons, Leon Blankenship of Hobe Sound, Florida and Leo Blankenship of
Tuscarawas; seven grandchildren, Chelsea Blankenship Cuenot and her husband Tom, Chantel Blankenship, Christopher McDonald, Alisha Povick, Teia
Lukens, Brandi Armstrong Smith and Ryan Blankenship
and 14 great grandchildren.
In keeping with her wishes, Catherine is to be cremated through the
care of the Linn-Hert-Geib Funeral Home & Crematory at New Philadelphia and
a graveside service will be held at a future date.
Lovingston,
Nelson Co., VA, Marriage; https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QK9X-46LJ
Carlos Leo
Blankenship, 21 [1939] - Catherine Virginia Stevens, 17 [1943] - 08Feb1960
S/o Lewis
Blankenship & Mary Belle Ratcliffe – D/o Noland Rudolph Stevens &
Blanche Wiley Tate
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+2020, Lawton, Comanche Co., OK, Obituary
Master Sgt. (Retired) J. D. Blankenship, 89, of Lawton, passed away peacefully at
his home with his family by his side Sunday, Dec. 27, 2020 in Lawton. J. D. was
born July 4, 1931 in the community of Howland, Texas near Paris, Texas to Emley Blankenship.
He later joined the United States Army and was a veteran of Vietnam
earning several awards while serving his country for nearly thirty years
retiring in 1981. He was stationed at many places around the world while in the
military. JD married Fairy Lynn House on Aug. 16, 1951 in Texarkana, Arkansas.
They were married for 62 years before Fairy passed away on Oct. 20, 2013. JD
enjoyed spending time at the lake with his family and friends and once scored a
hole-in-one at the Purple Heart Golf Tournament at Fort Sill. JD simply loved
just sitting and being outside when the weather was warm.
JD was preceded in death by his mother, wife, and two sisters: Rena
Mae Davidson and Linda Sue Davidson.
JD is survived by his five children:
Donna Shivers; Steve Blankenship; Brenda Mitchell and husband Lloyd; David Blankenship and wife Barbara; and Clint Blankenship and wife Rhonda; five grandchildren; five
great-grandchildren; five great great-grandchildren; sister, Martha Ann
Davidson and many other family members.
Graveside service with military honors will be 10:00 am, Thursday,
Dec. 31, 2020, at Fort Sill National Cemetery, Elgin, with Billy Harmon, Pastor
of Lost Cowboy Church, Gracemont, officiating. Becker-Rabon Funeral Home.
+2020, Tuttle, Grady Co., OK, Obituary
https://www.corbettfuneral.com/obituaries/Glenn-Blankenship/#!/Obituary
Glenn David Blankenship left this earth on Sunday December 27, 2020. He Was 71 Years Old.
He Was Born May 7, 1949 in Shawnee, Oklahoma to Parents Dorothy Snow Daniel and
Glenn G. Blankenship. He had one Sister, Linda Dowdy. All of whom are deceased.
He Was a Graduate of Shawnee High School. He Then Went to Work at
Tinker Air Force Base as an Air Craft Engine Tester for 31 Years.
Glenn Was a Very Loving Father and Grandfather. He Loved Going to
The Horse Races, Playing Blackjack, Slot Machines, Going on Vacations to The
Beach with Family and Fishing. He Was Always Very Friendly and Had A Smile on
His Face, He Had A Wonderfully Witty Sense of Humor and Everyone That Met Him,
Liked Him. He Had the Best Laid-Back Attitude About Everything. He Was Loved
Very Much and Will Be Remembered and Missed Every Day Until the Day We See Him
Again in Heaven.
He is Survived by, Son Glenn David Blankenship Jr. of Shawnee, Oklahoma and His Daughter Amy Renee Miears and Husband Michael W. Miears of Tuttle, Oklahoma. He Had 4
Grandchildren Michael N. Miears,
Taylor Miears, Chad Blankenship and Brett Blankenship.
Graveside Service DEC 31. 2:00 PM - 3:00 pm (CST) Fairview
Cemetery, Tuttle, OK
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+2020, Cedar Grove, Carroll Co., TN, Obituary
https://www.bodkinfh.com/obituary/charles-blankenship
Bobby Charles Blankenship, age 87 of Cedar Grove, passed away on December 1, 2020 at Milan
General Hospital [Milan, Gibson Co., TN] after an extended illness. He was born on September 18, 1933 to Joe Thomas and Linnie McMinn Blankenship in
Spring Creek, TN.
Charles was retired from Citiplate in Jackson and he was a member of
the Mount Gilead Baptist Church.
Beside his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers James Blankenship and Albert
Blankenship and three sisters Laverne Blankenship, Rachel Gregory and Juanita
Wimberley.
He is survived by his wife of 69 years Martha Blankenship of Cedar
Grove, three children Sandra Childress of Milan, Bobby Blankenship
(Anna) of Cedar Grove and Randall
Blankenship (Jamie) of
Lexington, a sister Martha Sue Bickerstaff of Jackson, nine grandchildren Jennifer Yates (Dan) of Milan, Nichole Anglin
(Phillip) of Dyer Austin
Blankenship of Cedar Grove, Lindsay Blankenship of Jackson, Shane Paar of Jackson, Dallas
Paar of Clarksville, Hunter Mayberry of Lavinia, Joe Junkin of Cedar Grove and
David Junkin of Cedar Grove and numerous great grandchildren.
Because of present pandemic, the family will be having a private
service at Bodkin Funeral Home on December 5, 2020. He will be buried in Hopewell Cemetery in
Lavinia.
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+2020, Gruver, Hansford Co., TX, Obituary
https://www.boxwellbros.com/obituary/jennie-blankenship
Jennie Jones Blankenship of Gruver, Texas passed away on December 4, 2020 at the age of 80.
Born November 12, 1940 in Amarillo, Texas to proud parents Tom and Polly Jones, also of Gruver.
Jennie Jones married the
love of her life, William L.
(Sonny) Blankenship, on
January 20, 1958. This blessed union included two children, Billy Tom and Debra, and has
endured over 63 wonderful years. After Sonny graduated from College in 1963,
the family moved to Tulia, Texas and lived there until 1978.
Jennie was a devoted wife, a nurturing parent, and was active in
the children’s activities and community affairs. Jennie was a stay-at-home mom
until the children reached Junior High age. She started work as the secretary
for the Tulia Chamber of Commerce, and later became manager. She worked with
community leaders and managed the City Pool. One of the grandest projects was
assisting with the building of the Swisher County Memorial Building. Jennie
worked with civic and business leaders, and various foundations to secure
grants and aid. Jennie and Sonny moved to Morse, Texas in 1978 to acquire and
operate Morse Oil Co. and later Gruver Fuel in Gruver. In addition, they
operated a family farm until their retirement in 2005.
Some of her accomplishments and recognition include Homecoming
Queen of the Gruver High School Class of 1959, Beta Sigma Phi sweetheart, and
Tulia Woman of the Year in 1977. Jennie's family migrated to Hansford County in
1884. Jennie was proud of her family history, which included the State of Texas
-Family Land Heritage Program designation. This recognition signifies the
continuous operation and ownership of the homestead and farm for over 100
years. This interest in their pioneer legacy, led her father, Tom, to become
the first President of the Hansford County Historical Commission. In later
years, Jennie also served as the President of the commission. Jennie was a
member of the Gruver United Methodist Church.
Jennie was preceded in death by her parents, Tom and Polly Jones; mother and father-in-law Albert and Lou
Blankenship; sister-in-law
Martha Davis and husband, Lynn of Morse, TX and brother-in-law, Pat
Blankenship of Adrian, TX;
Mildred, Reuben and Guy Paul Hintergardt; Tommy Joe, Charlotte and David
Bergin; Joel Lee, Joyce and Jeff Lackey.
Jennie is survived by her husband, Sonny, of the home; son, Billy Tom of
Gruver, TX; daughter, Debra and husband, Gregg Timmons of Flower Mound, TX; grandson, Beau Ryan Blankenship of Amarillo, TX; sister, Ramona Reynolds
and husband, Gene of Gruver, TX; sister-in-law Beth Dortch and husband, Tom of
Morse, TX; sister-in-law Kay Blankenship of Adrian, TX; brother-in-law Eschol
Blankenship and wife, Eulalia
of Spearman, TX; brother-in-law John Blankenship of Amarillo, TX; Dick and Beverly
Hintergardt; Bud and Katie Hintergardt; Scott Hintergardt, and numerous nieces
and nephews.
A graveside service is scheduled for 2:00 pm, Thursday, December
10, 2020 at the Gruver Cemetery with Rev. Steve Chappell officiating. Boxwell
Brothers Funeral Home of Spearman.
+2020, Cleburne, Johnson Co., TX, Obituary
https://obituaries.cleburnetimesreview.com/obituary/ruby-blankenship-1081239924
Ruby Lee Blankenship
of Cleburne, Texas passed away on Saturday, December 12, 2020. Ruby was born
July 18, 1934, in Fort Worth, Texas, to parents Earl Gilbert Jones and Minnie Viola Mitchell.
Ruby and Milton
Blankenship celebrated 71
years of matrimony on September 24th having been married in 1949 in
Weatherford, Texas. Between 1951 and 1959 Ruby and Milton were blessed with
five children that brought immense joy to Ruby. She was an amazing stay-at-home
mom and doted over her family. Ruby was well known for her loving kindness and
special cooking skills. Her chicken-and-dumplings, tacos, and fried pies were
the rave of everyone that knew Ruby. The Blankenship house quickly became 'home
base' for many of the kid's school friends and other neighborhood children.
Ruby made it the house of love that was inviting to so many people over the
years.
As the children grew older, Ruby returned to the workforce and took
a position with Justin Boots/Acme Brick in 1975. She worked there through
December 1995 at which time she and Milton finished building the house of their
dreams on two acres just outside of Cleburne. Ruby then retired fully in August
1996. She had numerous pets with several cats and dogs that kept her
entertained and active. She loved her many furry family members and always had
a funny story to tell about them.
Ruby was active in her faith and a true disciple throughout her
life in spreading God's love to others. In her younger years when raising the
children, she was an active member at Victory Baptist Church in Fort Worth. As
the children began to flourish in their teenage years, the family moved their
membership to Haltom Road Baptist in support of the children's opportunities
there. Following retirement, Ruby became an active member at Lane Prairie
Baptist Church in Cleburne.
Ruby was preceded in death by her father Earl G Jones; and
step-mom, Dorothy Jones; her mother, Minnie Viola Mitchell; and step-dad,
Johnny Ditter; and by her sister, Betty Mullins.
Ruby is survived by her husband,
Milton Blankenship; children,
including son, Milton C.
Blankenship, Jr. and his wife,
Ruth of El Paso, Texas; daughter, Linda Lane and husband, Steven C. Hughes of Fort Worth, son, William 'Billy' E. Blankenship and wife, Melissa of Grandview, Texas; son, Tom
Blankenship and wife, Sally of
Durango, Colorado; and son, Mike Blankenship of Saginaw, Texas. Ruby also leaves behind
10 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; her twin sister, Ruth Hackney of
Ponca City, Oklahoma; sister, Louise and James Wilkerson of Bedford, Texas;
many nieces and nephews; and a beloved family friend, like a son to the family,
Chester Wayne Ross.
Graveside Service: 3 pm, Saturday, at Mount Olivet Cemetery.
Greenwood Funeral Homes - Mount Olivet Chapel, 2301 North Sylvania Avenue, Fort
Worth, Texas .
+2020, Decatur, Wise Co., TX, Obituary
https://www.hawkinsfuneralhomes.com/obituary/GeorgeRay-Blankenship
George “Ray” Blankenship, 88, went to be
with our Lord Wednesday, December 2, 2020 due to complications of COVID. Ray
was born in Dallas, Texas in 1932.
Ray proudly served in the US Navy during
the Korean War, worked as a Texas highway patrolman and retired from Lockheed
Martin. He served as a deacon and was an active member of Sycamore Baptist
Church in Decatur, Texas. Ray was a committed volunteer at Wise Regional Health
in Decatur.
He was preceded in death by his parents,
Dayton
and Rosie Blankenship, and his brother, Jack.
Those left behind to cherish his memory
are his wife of 66 years, Martha Blankenship; his sons, Chuck Blankenship and wife Terri, Mike Blankenship and wife Lori,
and Jerry
Blankenship and wife Lori; his grandchildren, Rachel James and husband Sam,
Katie Fatum and husband Alex, Angela Blankenship, Justin Blankenship, and Joseph
Meador; his great-grandchild, Naomi James; and a host of friends.
Due to COVID, the family will be having a
private Graveside Service at Bourland Cemetery in Keller. Hawkins Funeral Home
Decatur
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+2020, Grundy, Buchanan Co., VA Obituary
https://www.grundyfuneralhome.com/obituaries/obituary-listings?obId=19200757#/obituaryInfo
Clara Jean (Thompson) Blankenship, 78 [April 2, 1942] years of age of Grundy, VA, passed away
Saturday, December 5, 2020 at the Holston Valley Medical Center in Kingsport, [Sullivan
Co.,] TN. Born in Tazewell
County, she was the daughter of the late Ernest and Elsie Pearl (Boyd) Thompson.
She was a longtime resident of Buchanan County and was of the
Pentecostal faith. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother,
great-grandmother and was a retired deli worker at Food City. She enjoyed
quilting, doing crafts and flowers.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 33-years, Jay Hugh Blankenship Jr.; 1-Son: Michael Curtis Blankenship; 1-Sister: Anna Ruth Deel; 1-Infant Brother: George Lawrence
Thompson.
Those left to cherish her memory include her daughters, Jeanne Presley (Lewis) Stiltner of Oakwood, VA, Sandra (Tony) Bostic of Chantilly, VA; Grandchildren: Aaron Presley, Eric
Presley (Destiny Justice), Sarah Bostic (Bobby Eberhart), L.J. (Amber) Stiltner
and Adam Bostic; Great-Grandchildren: Jaydyn, Colten, Kylie, Brady, Ella,
Keelyn and Brooklyn; Sisters: Nell Fern Hicks of Piketon, OH, Dorothy Bowman of
Keen Mountain, VA, Sharon Ratliff of Haysi, VA; Brother: Eddie Blane Thompson
of Abingdon, VA. Also, survived by several nieces and nephews, and Beloved
Grand-Dog: Buttermilk.
Funeral Services will be conducted at 1:00 pm, Friday, December 11,
2020, at the Grundy Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Charlie Deel and Pastor
Charlie Dotson officiating with burial to follow in the Stiltner Family Cemetery
on Webb Branch. Active Pallbearers will be Aaron Presley, Eric Presley, L.J.
Stiltner, Leslie Bowman, E.J. Deel, Brian Vandyke and Jody Vandyke.
+2020, Chesterfield, Chesterfield Co., VA, Obituary
https://www.hillsmanhix.com/obituary/Loma-Dixon
Loma Blankenship Dixon, age 84, of Chesterfield, formerly of Amelia, passed from this
life on Dec. 12, 2020.
She is preceded in death by her parents; Roscoe and
Drama Plemmons Blankehship and
Jackie (Clara) Blankenship, Neal (Jane) Blankenship, and Gerald
Blankenship.
She is survived by her husband, Tyler, her sisters; Mary (Harrison) Weaver and Joan Blankenship both of Amelia, Madglee and husband Mario of Florida, her brother; Dwight
Blankenship (Beatrice) of New York, and Jan Blankenship (Mary) of Crewe. Also survived by several
nieces and nephews.
Graveside services will be held at 2 pm. Tuesday, Dec. 15, 2020, at
Little Flock Primitive Baptist Cemetery 5201 Little Flock Church Lane in
Amelia. Hillsman-Hix Funeral Home 16409 Court St. in Amelia.
+2020, Glade Hill, Franklin
Co., VA, Obituary
Michael “Mike Dennis Blankenship, age 61 of Glade
Hill, March 15 1959 - December 12 2020
Mike died Saturday, December 12, 2020.
He was preceded in death by parents,
Jimmy
and Janice Blankenship; grandparents, Dennis and Meredith Thurman;
father-in-law, Moir McAlexander.
Mike is survived by his loving wife,
Mary
Ellen
Blankenship; son, Ira Jacob Blankenship; daughter, Jessica Huffman (Deven);
daughter, Casey Blankenship; special daughter, Kimberly Gillispie; grandchildren,
Karly and Luke Potter, Cassidy Taylor, and Lincoln Blankenship; mother-in-law,
Mary Lou McAlexander; brother and sister-in-law, Hermon and Laura Payne; along
with many nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be conducted at
Flora Funeral Chapel in Rocky Mount. 11:00 am, Tuesday, December 15, 2020 with
Dr. Stan Parris officiating. Interment will take place in Patrick Memorial
Gardens, Stuart.
+2020, Rich Creek, Giles
Co., VA, Obituary
https://obituaries.bdtonline.com/obituary/allene-blankenship-1081117059
Allene Blankenship,
90, of Rich Creek formerly of Oakvale died peacefully on Saturday, December 5,
2020 at Heritage Hall in Rich Creek. She was born January 12, 1930 in Mercer
County to the late William Hall and Lockie Southern Hall.
Allene was incredibly talented with her crafts and loved to make
gifts for everyone.
In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband William Blankenship. Her longtime friend and companion John Shuck. Grandson Eric
Lawrence, Siblings Virginia Davis, Robert, Earl, Buddy, and Otis Hall.
She is survived by her children
Pat Shorter, Kathy Perdue
and husband Tom, Nancy Lawrence, John Blankenship and wife Connie, Sandra Ruble and
husband James, Robert Allen
Blankenship and wife Selena.
Stepdaughter Shelia Swager and husband Chuck. 13 Grandchildren, 16
Great-Grandchildren, 4 Great-Great Grandchildren and 1 on the way. One sister
Mary Jane Nelson. Her dogs she called her little girls Rosie and Maggie.
Funeral services will be held at 1 pm, Wednesday, December 9, 2020,
from the chapel of Fredeking Funeral Service, Oakvale, with Pastor Joe Swiney
officiating. Burial will follow in Elgood Cemetery.
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*2020, Vienna, Wood
Co., WV, Obituary
https://www.newsandsentinel.com/obituaries/2020/12/helen-i-blankenship/
Helen Irene Blankenship, 86, of Vienna,
WV, passed away Tuesday, Dec. 22, 2020 at Marietta Memorial. [Marietta, Washington Co., OH]. She was born
July 8, 1934 in Parkersburg, WV, daughter of the late George and Nancy Wyers Farley.
In addition to her parents, she was
preceded in death by 2 daughters, LuAnn Southerland and Charla Rippeto and 2
brothers, Olis Farley and Melvin Farley.
Helen is survived by 2 sons, Brian and
Beth Rippeto of Belpre, OH and Kevin and Teresa Rippeto of Davisville, WV; 6
grandchildren and several great-grandchildren.
There will be a Celebration of Life
announced at a later date. White-Schwarzel Funeral Home in Coolville, OH.
+2020, Huntington, Cabell Co., WV, Obituary
https://www.regerfuneralhome.com/obituaries/Jo-Ann-Blankenship-Booth?obId=19293340
Our beautiful mother, Jo Ann Blankenship Booth, went home to be with the Lord on Friday December 11, 2020 after a
battle with Parkinson's disease. She was
born on September 27, 1929 to the late Carl and Lula Crook
Blankenship.
Mom bowled in several leagues and always enjoyed her out of town
trips to tournaments. She loved Chanel #5 perfume, which our dad would buy for
her at Christmas every year. She was always dressed to perfection without a
hair out of place. She worked at Guaranty Bank and made great friends with all
her co-workers. Mom was a devoted fan of her Marshall University Thundering
Herd football team, tailgating at all home and even some away games until 2017. She attended Crook Chapel Church faithfully
until her health declined.
She married Edward Booth on March 31, 1950 until his death in 1997.
She was predeceased by sisters
Hazel (Benjamin) Bunn, Francis (Dude) Singer, Mildred (Hobart) Asbury, brothers Mitch
(Betty) Blankenship and Bill (Sally) Blankenship.
She is survived by her daughter, Lisa (John) Lane and son, Reece
Booth. Granddaughters Kelli Lane, Meagan Lane & her fiancé, Adam Lee.
Grandsons J.D. Lane, Adam Lane & Trenton Edward Booth. Great-grandchildren
Austin Miller and Olivia Grace Dailey. She leaves behind many nieces, nephews
& friends she loved dearly. One very special departed friend, Phyllis
Hensley.
There will be no services due to Covid. Reger Funeral Home,
Huntington .
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+2020, Kinnear, Fremont
Co., WY, Obituary
http://www.thedavisfuneralhome.com/home/obit/3395
Kevin Thaine Blankenship, 59, of Kinnear, WY, passed away Tuesday, December 8, 2020
at the Help for Health Hospice Home in Riverton,
Wyoming. He was born June 30, 1961 in Shelby, Montana to Edward Thaine and Edith
Laura (Galvez) Blankenship.
Kevin graduated high school in Douglas, AZ in 1979 enlisting in the
U.S. Army in the same year serving four years being honorably discharged. He
lived in various communities as his father was a Senior Patrol Inspector for
the US Border Patrol. Ultimately Kevin settled in Fremont County to be near his
dad. Kevin was a Military Policeman for over two years while in the Army. He
continued his Law Enforcement career entering the Wyoming Law Enforcement
Academy in Douglas, WY. He served Law Enforcement in Fremont County for many
years and operated a private detective agency. He also worked as a security
consultant for the Wind River Casino, Wind River Cares as Human Resource
Manager, was a car salesman for Toyota in Lander and an insurance agent for
Farm Bureau in Lander.
On October 18, 1997 he married Joyce Gabrielsen at the Trinity Lutheran Church in
Riverton. Kevin was of the Christian Faith and experienced the Christian Walk
to Emmaus in 2010 with his wife and friends.
Kevin was a member of the Brotherhood in Free Masonry of Wyoming
Lodge #2 in Lander, WY. His family said his grandkids were his light. He loved
spending time with them. He also was an excellent cook and took pride in his
garden and yard. When he was younger, he enjoyed fishing and painting.
Kevin was preceded in death by his parents, Edward and
Edith Blankenship; grandparents, Ed and Verna (Garriott)
Blankenship; and brother, Steven Blankenship.
Kevin is survived by his wife,
Joyce Blankenship of Kinnear; two sons, Steven T.
Blankenship and Gage E. (Lindi)
Blankenship and their son, Lincoln; daughter, Laura M. Blankenship (Warren LaRose) and their two children, Gabriella Blankenship and Rhyann LaRose; brother, Lee
Blankenship; two sisters, Lucille Blankenship and Elyse Woods; and numerous nieces, nephews, aunts
and uncles.
A memorial service will be 2:00 pm, Friday, December 11, 2020, at
the Pavillion United Methodist Church. Davis Funeral Home, 2203 W. Main Street,
Riverton, WY 82501.
+2020, Lander, Fremont
Co., WY, Obituary
https://www.hudsonsfuneralhome.com/obituary/janice-patik
Janice Cheryl (Blankenship) Patik, 73, of Lander passed away at Sage West Hospital on December 21,
2020. She was born to Edd and Verna Blankenship on July 10, 1947 in Watonga,
Oklahoma.
The youngest of 6, she loved telling stories of her early childhood
in Oklahoma. Her family moved to the Pavilion area when she was 6 years
old. A member of the class of 1965 of
Pavilion High School, Janice went on to receive her Bachelor’s of Elementary
Education from the University of Wyoming.
Her storytelling and quick wit supported her enjoyment of writing. She
enjoyed writing poems, songs and children’s books about her character “Sammy
Snowsnake” for her family.
Janice married Edward Patik, II on May 12, 1967, followed him during his service in the US
Navy and worked in the banking industry while living in Los Angeles, Memphis
and Honolulu, Hawaii. Janice and Ed
returned to Lander in 1971 to start their family and live near family and
friends.
Janice was a beloved 4th grade teacher at South Side Elementary
school. She poured herself into her students, understanding their individual
needs and encouraging their best. Many of her past students attribute their
love of reading to her, and most remember the 4th grade Wyoming History program
she wrote for their all-classroom performance.
Janice taught 4th grade until she lost her vision in 1980 but continued
her devotion to children’s education and development by opening TK Carousel
Preschool.
Janice adored traveling and spent time exploring Europe, South
Korea, the Hawaiian Islands and the United States mainland. She enjoyed her
time visiting friends and family and experiencing new cultures and customs.
Janice had a strong Christian faith which she exhibited through
words, deeds and service. Through her physical and health challenges Janice
clung tightly to her relationship with Christ and exhibited grace and
confidence in His plan. She was an active member and council member of First
Baptist Church of Lander where she shared her beautiful soprano voice in the
church choir, specials vocalist and worship leader.
Janice made sure she gave words of encouragement, soft advice,
patience, and beautiful smile to all. Her children and grandchildren were her
everything and she made them each feel loved beyond measure.
She is preceded in death by her parents Edd and
Verna Blankenship, brothers Keith Blankenship and Thaine
Blankenship.
Janice is survived by her husband, Ed, of Lander, Daughters Kami Poledna (Cary) of Lander and
Tanja Nelson (Lee) of Longmont, CO, her greatest joys, Grandchildren: Alex,
Braeley and Klaycee Poledna of Lander and Griffin and Annika Nelson of
Longmont, Sisters: Lois Holman, Shirla Ingram, brother Dumont
Blankenship, numerous nieces
and nephews and many close friends.
Services will be at 10:00 am, Tuesday, December 29, 2020, at the
First Baptist Church in Lander.
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