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+2022, Vinemont, Cullman Co., AL, Obituary

https://www.cullmanheritage.com/obituaries/Judy-Blankenship-2/#!/Obituary

Judy Blankenship, age 64, of Vinemont, passed away on Thursday, December 29, 2022, at her residence. She was born October 25, 1958, in Illinois to Philip and Irene Mechaw.

She was preceded in death by her parents.

Survivors include her husband, Mike Blankenship; sister, Sara (Sammy) Blankenship; half-sisters, Michelle Kelley and Angie Brady; niece, Christina Mechaw; nephew, Zach Kelley; and a host of family and friends.

+2022, Hueytown, Jefferson Co., AL, Obituary

https://www.peopleschapelfuneralhome.com/obituaries/Megan-Blankenship/#!/Obituary

Megan Ryan Blankenship, 33, of Hueytown, AL passed away on December 23, 2022. She was born on April 29, 1989 in Birmingham, Alabama.

Megan was an amazing daughter, sister, niece, cousin, aunt, and friend. When you think of Megan, celebrate the good memories you have of her. Remember that life is fragile and short and should be lived to the fullest.

Megan was preceded in death by her mother Sherry Vance; grandparents; Phillip and Ruth Blankenship, Billy and Patty Lambert.

She is survived by her, parents, step-father David Vance, father and step-mother Ray and Gala Blankenship; siblings, Blake (Laura) Vance, Ashley (Kyle) Finch, Kyle (Brooke) Vance, Kayla (Jeff) Porter, and Phillip (Samantha) Blankenship; her nieces and nephews, Wyatt, Tucker, Kyleigh, Molly, Hudson, Greyson, Kolsen, Sawyer, and Hazel. She also leaves behind many adoring aunts, uncles, cousins, and countless friends.

The funeral will be at 2:00 pm, Wednesday, December 28, 2022, at Union Hill Baptist Church. Burial will be at Valley Creek Cemetery.

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+2022, Alma, Crawford Co., AR, Obituary

https://www.swtimes.com/obituaries/park0392372

Debra Blankenship, 63, of Alma, passed away Saturday, Dec. 31, 2022 in Fort Smith. She was born April 26, 1959 in Liberal, Kan. to the late Francis and Wanda (Ryan) Wigner. She had worked for CV’s in Alma.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Robert “Bob” Dean Blankenship; two brothers, Steve Wigner and John Husband; and a step-grandson, Mason.

She is survived by four sons, Jason Blankenship of Alma, Jirad Blankenship and wife Whitney of Mountainburg, Jeff Blankenship and wife Crystal of Van Buren, and Jamie Blankenship and wife Caitlyn of Alma; a stepdaughter, Rachel Mercer and husband Jason of Wichita, Kan.; a sister, Anita Wigner of Osage City, Kan.; two brothers, Frank Wigner of Seattle, and Bob Husband of Andale, Kan.; six grandchildren, Zane, Daxton, Madison, Luke, Bryson, and Kylie; two step-grandchildren, Ryan and Doug; and three step-great-grandchildren.

Cremation is under the direction of Edwards Van-Alma Funeral Home in Van Buren. There are no services scheduled at this time.

+2022, Paragould, Greene Co., AR, Obituary

https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/paragoulddailypress/name/ralph-blankenship-obituary?id=38491659

Ralph William Blankenship, age 93, of Paragould passed away on December 25, 2022, at Arkansas Methodist Medical Center in Paragould. Ralph was born on March 19, 1929, to the late William Earl Blankenship and Carrie Odell Swindle in Sedalia, Missouri.

Ralph was one of Jehovah's Witnesses. He had been sharing his faith with others since he was ten years old. He volunteered on Kingdom Hall construction projects in Arkansas. He farmed and worked at Emerson Electric as a foreman. In the mid-1960s he started his own business, Tri State Distributing and Manufacturing Company, where he worked until his retirement. He enjoyed Bible study, gardening and spending time with friends and family.

Ralph was preceded in death by his parents; his first wife Dimple Bowen; beloved son, Alfred Blankenship of Briceville, TN, his stepdaughter, Beverly Reynolds of Searcy, AR; 5 brothers, and 2 sisters.

Left to cherish his memories are his loving wife, Oredia (Peggy) Blankenship; children, Timothy (Crystal) Blankenship, Lowell (Rebecca) Blankenship, Deanna (Robert) Pepper, Alan (Patricia) Blankenship, and stepdaughter, Linda Britton of North Carolina; 4 grandchildren, 2 step grandchildren, 1 great granddaughter,1 step great granddaughter, and one brother, Jephthah Blankenship of Beech Grove.

Ralph's Memorial Service will be held at 3:00 pm, on Saturday, January 7, 2023, at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses, 1415 US 49 N, Paragould, Arkansas.

+2022, Batesville, Independence Co., AR, Obituary

https://www.eddiesfamilyfuneralhome.com/obituary/shirley-weaver

Shirley Faye Blankenship Weaver, daughter of the late Commie E. Blankenship and Elmar Haynes Blankenship, was born August 29, 1938 in Knob Creek, Arkansas. She departed this life December 29, 2022 in Batesville, Arkansas at the age of 84 years and 4 months.

She was a 1956 graduate of Melbourne High School. She was united in marriage to Vohn Doyle Weaver on October 15, 1956 in Bonetown, and together they raised one son. Shirley spent her life as a loving daughter, sister, wife, mother, aunt, grandmother, great grandmother, homemaker, and friend. Most of her working years were spent cooking at the Melbourne School in the lunchroom, retiring after 30 years of employment. She was of the Baptist faith and a member of Melbourne First Baptist Church.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; four brothers: Thomas Blankenship, Jack Blankenship, Roland Blankenship, and R. J. Blankenship; and two sisters: Eunice Sartin and Bethel Rush.

Shirley is survived by one son and daughter-in-law: Terry and Amy Weaver of Fayetteville; three grandchildren: Brandi Weaver of Dallas, Texas, Kristin Weaver and Luke Weaver of Fayetteville; one great grandson: Dawson Leslie of Fayetteville; four sisters-in-law: Sue Blankenship of Batesville, Sharron Weaver of Violet Hill, Melba Blankenship of Melbourne, and Julia Fagg of East Wenatchee, Washington, and a host of other relatives and many good friends.

Funeral service will be at 2:00 pm, Tuesday, January 3 at Eddie’s Family Funeral Home in Melbourne, with Rick Burke officiating. Burial will follow at Melbourne Cemetery. Pallbearers: Tim Blankenship, Brent Weaver, Tristan Weaver, Kendall Stroud, Cody Stroud and Ty Stroud.

+2022, Little Rock, Pulaski Co., AR, Obituary

https://www.arkansasonline.com/obituaries/2022/dec/12/carl-blankenship-2022-12-12/

Carl Lewis Blankenship of Little Rock, AR, age 77, passed from our lives on 12/9/2022 after a long-fought battle with melanoma. He was born 12/28/1945 to Warren & Edna Blankenship in Little Rock, Ark.

He is survived by his wife Julia Fox Blankenship, his daughter Kim (Joe) Goodson; granddaughters Kaitlin Michelle Crosby and Megan (Matt) Garrett; and great-grandchildren Liam & Palmer Crosby.

A private memorial service will be held for family. Pinecrest Funeral Home, Alexander, AR

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+2022, Acworth, Cobb Co., GA, Obituary

https://www.lakesidefuneralhomega.com/obituary/william-blankenship

William Trenton Blankenship, age 61 of Acworth Georgia passed away peacefully on December 09, 2022 at Piedmont Atlanta Hospital. Bill was born on September 03, 1961 in Louisville Kentucky.

Bill was a graduate of Fairdale High School in Kentucky. On November 14, 2020 Bill married his wife, Lynn. Bill was a long time employee of Envelopes and Forms since 2006.

Bill was preceded in death by his mother Janice Mitchell and his father Harold Blankenship.

William is survived by his wife Lynn Blankenship, his children Jordan (Aaron) Edmondson, Lindsay (Beau) Hightower, step children Casey (Megan) Barton, Kira Barton (Dustin Taylor), Conner (Morgan) Barton, grandchildren Knightly and Ryder Edmondson, Lennox Hightower and Kiersten, Madilyn and Caylee Barton, sisters Cindy (Patrick) O’Dell and Leslie (Ralph) Fultz and niece Ariana Fultz.

Funeral service, 11:00 am, Saturday, December 17, 2022, at Lakeside Funeral Home, Woodstock, GA.

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+2022, Glasgow, Barren Co., KY, Obituary

https://www.bartleyandsons.com/obituary/margaret-wright-blankenship

Margaret Ann (Wright) Blankenship, age 80, of Glasgow formerly of Gamaliel passed away on Thursday, December 22, 2022, at TJ Samson Community Hospital. She was born on September 28, 1942, the daughter of the late Sam Houston and Gillie B. (Ritter) Wright.

Margaret retired from Lafayette Manufacturing and enjoyed farming, gardening, and quilting.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband J. B. Blankenship, two grandsons, Kyle Harper and Gavin Westmoreland; three brothers, Charles, Houston, and Jack Wright; one sister, Pearl Cook.

She is survived by three daughters, Rebecca Marsh Harper and husband Mike of Edmonton, Renee Copass and husband Frank of Glasgow, and Janie Richardson and husband Michael of Edmonton; grandchildren, Brookie Dial (Brad), Katie Harris (Jordan) Kayla Ford (Jimmy), Sarah Webb Fadling (Dillan), Gunnar Westmoreland, Frankie Copass, Lauren Vonckx, and Katie Ballard; Great-grandchildren, Braeden, Tanner, Kelleigh, Allison, Chyanna, Elijah, Titus, Abigail, Lakelyn, Jaxon, Sawyer, and Layne; a dear friend, Jacob Fields also survives.

Funeral services will be conducted at 1:00 pm on Saturday, December 24, 2022, at Bartley & Sons Gamaliel Chapel with burial in the New Liberty Cemetery. Barbara Jenkins will officiate the service.

+2022, Park City, Barren Co., KY, Obituary

https://www.bobhuntfh.com/obituaries/mark-blankenship

Mr. Mark Blankenship, age 53, of Park City, Kentucky passed away on Monday, December 19, 2022, at TJ Samson Community Hospital in Glasgow [Barren Co., KY]. Mark was born in Freeburn, Kentucky on March 4, 1969, a son of the late Archie and Fayetta (Fields) Blankenship.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two sisters: Carol Blankenship, Vanessa Blankenship, one brother; Ernie Clell Blankenship, and one nephew D. J. Meeks, Jr.

Mark is survived by his wife, Danielle (Justice) Blankenship, and two children: Addison Monroe and Brayden Ray, all of Park City, Kentucky. Two sisters; Judy Blankenship, and Wanda Wolford and her husband Larry, one brother-in-law, Tommy Blankenship, all of Freeburn, Kentucky, a special brother: Chris Gamble and his wife Marcia of Allen City, Kentucky, three nephews and two nieces also survive.

As per his wishes, the family has chosen cremation and Mark’s remains will travel back Home to Eastern Kentucky to be at rest with his parents. No services are scheduled at this time. Bob Hunt Funeral Chapel.

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+2022, Kansas City, Wyandotte Co., KS, Obituary

https://www.maplehillfuneralhome.com/obituaries/Robert-Blankenship-6/#!/Obituary

Robert Alan Blankenship October 23, 1957 - December 21, 2022. It is with a sad heart I share the passing of my brother Bob. He was born in South Dakota and passed in Kansas City, Kansas which was home for most of his life.

He is preceded by all his grandparents, father, and stepfather as well as an Aunt and Uncle.

He is survived by his son Keith Blankenship, his brothers Andy, Michael, Stuart and Bryan, his sister Toni and his mother Beverly Ann Clark and stepmom Linda. He is also survived by many nieces, nephews, great nieces, great nephews, Aunts and Uncles, cousins and extended family who will all miss him very much and his memory will live on through all who knew him.

He would ask you to have a bag of Cheetos and a chocolate cupcake in his memory and move on. Bobby was cremated at Maple Hill Cemetery. We will have a memorial service for him in the future.

Not sure of the last names on Father and the brothers and sister, JIM

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+2022, Okemos, Ingham Co., MI, Obituary

https://www.watkinsfuneralhomes.com/obituaries/Gay-Ann-Blankenship?obId=26602883

Gay Ann Blankenship, October 29, 1940 - December 5, 2022, age 82 of Okemos, passed away Monday, at home.

Arrangements will be announced by Watkins Brothers Funeral Homes, Laingsburg Chapel.

Gay Ann Blackwell wife of Jack Belve Blankenship

+2022, Melvindale, Wayne Co., MI, Obituary

https://www.voranfuneralhome.com/obituaries/Ruth-Blankenship?obId=26688654

Ruth Blankenship, March 7, 1934 - December 18, 2022, age 88 of Melvindale.

Beloved wife of the late Orville. Loving mother of Randy (Sherry) Blankenship, Robin (Jon) Loos, Rhonda (Tom) Kurpowic. Dear sister of C.J. (Wanda Greene) Oquinn and the late Faye Brummitt. Dearest grandmother of Kendra (John) Koman, Justin Blankenship, Katherin Arkansas, Taylor Blankenship, Tommy Kurpowic, Jake Kurpowic, Rylee Kurpowic, the late Kenny Vigneau and the late Molly Blankenship. Loving great-grandmother of Tyler, Colin, Brayden, Stevie and Mycah.

Ruth was preceded in death by her parents the late Howard and Florence Oquinn. Ruth will be deeply missed by family and friends.

Funeral service Tuesday 4:00 pm, December 20, 2022, at the Allen Park Chapel of Voran Funeral Home. Interment Meadow Green Memorial Park Cemetery in Huron, OH.

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+2022, Sullivan, Franklin Co., MO, Obituary

https://www.eatonfuneralhome.com/obituaries/Dale-D-Blankenship?obId=26597472

Dale Dee Blankenship, 92, of Sullivan, MO passed away on Wednesday, December 7, 2022 at Missouri Baptist Hospital – Sullivan. He was born on August 20, 1930 in Sullivan, MO to Harvey Lee and Mabel (Mesger) Blankenship.

He honorably served his country during the Korean Conflict in the United States Marines from January 15, 1952 to December 23, 1953, Semper Fidelis! Dale remained a true patriot throughout his life and was a lifetime member of the Sullivan VFW Post 3987. Dale was a hard worker and was employed as a truck driver, first by W.H. Powell in Sullivan, and later for Andrew Schaffer Lumber in St. Louis. He retired in 1975. Dale loved old cars and trucks. His 1952 Chevy was a favorite. He also loved Mustangs and Harley-Davidson Motorcycles. Dale never met a stranger and would talk to anyone. He especially liked to eat out with family and friends. Dale adored his family, especially the grandkids and great-grandkids. He was a wonderful Dad, grandpa and great-grandpa and will be forever in the hearts of all who knew him. Dale would always say his goodbye with, “I love you a bushel and a peck and a hug around the neck”.

Dale was preceded in death by one son, Russell Blankenship; one daughter, Vickie Bizzle; one sister in infancy and three other siblings: June Lawrence, Dwayne Blankenship and his wife, Virginia, and Jewell Blankenship; and one daughter-in-law, Rosemary Blankenship.

Dale is survived by one of his children, Michael Blankenship and wife Diane of Bourbon, MO; one brother, Darrell Blankenship of St. Louis, MO; one sister, JoAnn Craig and husband Darrell of Fort Myers, FL; grandchildren: Kevin Hansel, Kelly Hansel, and Melissa Martin; two great-grandchildren, Kelsie Hansel and Kevin Hansel II; along with many more grandkids and great-great-grandkids; his best friend, Glenn Hecht; nieces, nephews, other extended relatives and friends.

Funeral Services will be 11:00 am, Wednesday, December 14, 2022 at the Eaton Funeral Home in Sullivan with Pastor John Blackmore officiating. Interment will follow in Cave Spring Cemetery with full military honors.

+2022, Licking, Texas Co., MO, Obituary

https://foxfh.net/tribute/details/5884/May-Blankenship/obituary.html

Gatha May Blankenship “May,” 82 years old, daughter, of Oliver Morton Shepherd and Lucy Ann (Holden) Shepherd. May was born on May 3, 1940, in her home near Montauk, MO. She passed away at her home in Licking, MO, on December 23, 2022.

May grew up in the Licking/Montauk area where she met and married Fredrick Blankenship on July 18, 1959. They remained together until Fredrick passed earlier this year. They had one son, the light of their lives, Bradley.

May worked at Rawlings Sporting Goods for many years. When she retired, she lived a simple life with Fred, making quilts, collecting dolls and what-nots. She enjoyed making doll clothes and fixing them up like new. Many family members treasure the quilts given to them by May.

Fred and May’s door was always open with a cup of coffee and good conversations inside. May was a good family historian and never forgot special dates and birthdays. She glowed when her grandchildren were around, she read to them, and taught them poems, and told them stories. She also loved to tell other stories about them, always with pride.

May enjoyed her time with her siblings and their families. She believed family ties should be strong and hers were. She loved you all very much. In the end, May was lost without Fred at her side and missed him dearly. May was a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend. She was loved by all and will be missed by those who loved her.

May was preceded in death by her loving husband, Fredrick Blankenship; her parents, Oliver and Lucy; three sisters, Ruby Walker, Faye Trolinger, and Goldie Fielder; four brothers, George Shepherd, James Henry Shepherd, Edward Shepherd, and Bob Shepherd.

May is survived by her son, Bradley Gene Blankenship, and wife, Kim of Lenox, MO; two grandsons, Sean Douglas Blankenship, and wife, Donna of Salem, MO, and Quin Patrick Blankenship of Lenox, MO; one great grandchild, Mia Blankenship of Salem, MO; one sister, Sylvia Blankenship of Licking, MO; and one sister-in-law, Velma Shepherd of Montauk, MO.

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+2022, Lenoir, Caldwell Co., NC, Obituary

https://www.greer-mcelveenfuneralhome.com/obituary/betty-kincaid

Heaven opened up to welcome Betty Anne Kincaid Blankenship, age 82 of Lenoir who passed away Wednesday, December 21, 2022, at Catawba Valley Medical Center. She was born July 25, 1940 in Caldwell County to the late Daniel Herndon Kincaid and Medrana Clark Kincaid.

She was a member of Flemings Chapel Baptist Church where she was known for baking cakes for anyone who needed a friend. She served in many capacities of the church including Clerk to the church for 30 years. Betty loved singing in the choir and would fill in as pianist.

Betty’s working career began in the office of Broyhill Furniture Company. She then began serving Caldwell County for 32 years as secretary to Dr. Marjorie Strawn at the Health Department and later began the position of Clerk to the Board of Caldwell County.

In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by her parents; one sister, Valerie Jean Philyaw; and one brother Herndon Elmer Kincaid.

Those left to cherish her memory include her loving husband of 62 years, Harold Lee Blankenship, faithful son, Teryl Lee Blankenship and wife Sharon; one brother, Danny Kincaid and wife Adrian; two sisters, Janet Pritchard and husband David and Peggy Joan Hendrix and husband Junior; three nephews, Charles Philyaw, Bryon Kincaid, and Eric Kincaid; six nieces, Sherry Setzer, Emily Nichols, Amy Bolick, Jalyn Stanley, Wendi Duckworth, and Karissa Enfinger; special grand nieces and nephews, Karson, Hollyn, Kolt, Hadley, and Beckett.

Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 am, Saturday, December 24, 2022, at Flemings Chapel Baptist Church with Rev. David Payne officiating with burial in church cemetery. Greer-McElveen Funeral Home and Crematory.

+2022, Hendersonville, Henderson Co., NC, Obituary

https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/legacyremembers/allen-blankinship-obituary?id=38661394

Allen W. Blankinship, 91, of Hendersonville, NC (formerly from Concord MA, and Lady Lakes FL) passed away surrounded by his family on December 3, 2022. Al was born on June 30 1931 in Belmont, MA to Arthur and Lila Blankinship.

After high school, he attended Norwich University in Northfield, VT and graduated with the class of 1954 as a Civil Engineer. Soon after graduation, he was commissioned as a 2nd Lieutenant in the United States Army and sent off to Ft Belvoir, VA where he mastered the art of flying Bell H-13 helicopters and the de Havilland Beavers and Otters. His flying skills earned him time abroad in the Middle East putting his map making skills to use.

While Al was stationed at the Stockton, CA Army Airfield, he met his soon to be wife Sandra Wright (Avey). Al and Sandy had 3 children Michael, Kelly, and Susan. The Blankinship family had many adventures while living in Woodland, CA including trips to the Sierra Nevada to play in the snow, building foxholes in the backyard and raising ducks.

The family moved to Bedford and then Acton, MA where the kids finished high school. Al and Sandy enjoyed watching the kids participate in various sports including figure skating, softball, gymnastics, basketball, ice and field hockey and even brought them to Mt. Watatic and Mt. Sunapee to teach them the finer points of skiing and where to get the best hot chocolate. The family enjoyed many fun camping trips including to the coast of Maine, Prince Edward Island and Nova Scotia. As an avid runner, Al's endurance was legendary as he completed dozens of 10K races and 4 marathons. An active Appalachian Mountain Club member, Al was fond of trips up to Mt. Washington and Tuckerman's Ravine and built and repaired dozens of trails throughout the AMC trial system. Al loved to golf and a hole-in-one at the Stow Away Country Club on his 60th birthday proved his smooth swing was legit. Al's vast interests also included cooking, the Boston Symphony Orchestra, and he volunteered for many years for the Little Brothers - Friends of the Elderly.

After a long and successful career in both the public and private sectors as a construction project manager, Al retired from the Bank of Boston (now Bank of America) in 1996. Shortly after, he relocated to Florida and embarked on adventures galore that took him to many fine Florida golf courses, to Europe and across the US. He combined his favorite forms of travel, his bike, and his VW Vanagon, to crisscross the US from the Rockies and across the Continental Divide, up and down the Withlacoochee Trail, and many points in between.

Al is survived by his daughter Susan Marshall of Braintree, MA), daughter Kelly Shawley of Hendersonville, NC (husband Jim), and son Michael in CA (wife Meg).

A private service was held at the Bushnell National cemetery in Bushnell Florida on January 13, 2023.

+2022, Bryson City, Swain Co., NC, Obituary

https://crispfuneralhome.org/tribute/details/2552/Wanda-Blankenship/obituary.html

Wanda Faye Blankenship, 59 [1963], of Bryson City went home to be with the Lord Saturday, December 17, 2022. A longtime resident of Bryson City.

She was preceded in death by her loving husband, Johnny (JP) Parton; parents, Guy and Dorothy Hollifield Blankenship and one brother, Larry Blankenship.

She is survived by her sons, Matthew Hampton and wife Brittany of Cherokee, and Chad Case and wife Alicia of Whittier; daughter, Kristin Parton, son Stephen Parton, and daughter Karen Parton (Tyler) all of Bryson City, and son, Richard Parton and wife Kellie of Asheville; 13 grandchildren; three sisters, Peggy Case and husband Eddie of Central, SC, Linda Mullins and husband Terry of Spartanburg, SC, and Louise Seagle of Bryson City; brothers, Ronnie Blankenship and wife Marie of Union SC, and Gary Blankenship and wife Arlene of Robbinsville, NC.

A Celebration of life will be held at a later date. Crisp Funeral Home is assisting the family

+2022, Prices Creek, Burnsville, Yancey Co., NC, Obituary

https://www.yanceyfuneralservice.com/obituaries/Phillip-Morris-Blankenship?obId=26789236

Phillip Morris Blankenship, age 80 [January 24, 1942], of the Prices Creek Community, went Home to be with the Lord on Friday, December 30, 2022 peacefully at his home.

Phillip was a member of Prices Creek Union Church for 47 years. He retired from CSX Railroad after 36 years of service (1966-2002). He enjoyed woodworking, mechanics, antique cars, his home, and spending time with friends and family.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Floy and Rena Scott Blankenship, and two brothers, Gar and Earl Blankenship.

Surviving is his loving wife of 57 years, Vadith Buchanan Blankenship; son, Grant Blankenship and wife, Sharon; daughter, April Briggs and husband, Nicholas; two grandchildren: Landrea and Adriana Briggs, all of Burnsville; and a brother, Perry Lee Blankenship of Jupiter.

A private graveside service will be held on Thursday, January 5, 2023, in the Scott Cemetery. Rev. Ricky Bennett will officiate. Yancey Funeral Services, Burnsville, NC.

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+2022, Dublin, Franklin Co., OH, Obituary

https://www.hensonandkitchen.com/obituaries/Charlene-Blankenship-24447/#!/Obituary

Charlene Grubbs Blankenship, 71 of Dublin, OH formerly of Milton, WV, passed away, Friday, December 21, 2012 in Riverside Methodist Hospital, Columbus, OH. She was born August 9, 1941 the daughter of the late, Clyde and Irene Hodges Grubbs.

She was a retired Mortgage Underwriter and former member of Antioch Baptist Church, Ona, WV.

She was preceded in death by her loving husband, Harold W. Blankenship.

She is survived by one brother, Clyde Grubbs of Huntington, WV; one daughter, Denise Grubbs Sharif of Dublin, OH. and one son, and daughter-in-law, Micheal Blankenship (Angela) of Midlothian, VA; five grandchildren, Hunter, Mikayla, Mackenzie, Makenna and Hayden; one niece, Melissa and two nephews, Matthew and Aaron.

Funeral services will be conducted at 2:00 pm, on Friday, December 28, 2012, at Henson Mortuary, Barboursville, WV with Pastor Daniel Beaver officiating. Burial will follow in Forest Memorial Park, Milton, WV.

+2022, Seville, Medina Co., OH, Obituary

https://www.carlsonfuneralhomes.com/obituaries/Ryan-Blankenship-2/#!/Obituary

Ryan "Jamie" Blankenship, 37, of Seville, passed away on December 18, 2022 at his residence with his loved ones at his side. He was born on August 17, 1985 to Terry and Peggy (nee: McIlwee) Blankenship in Richlands, VA.

He worked as a Software Developer for NASA. He was a graduate of Cloverleaf High School, Akron University, and a veteran of the U.S. Army, 82nd Airborne, an avid Miami Hurricanes football fan, and concert goer. Jamie loved to play guitar and cherished the time he spent with his children.

Jamie will be dearly missed by Mande, his loving spouse of 17 years; loving children Kylar, Kellen, and Kaisley; siblings: Terry Lee (Dina), Bryan (Jessica); parents: Terry and Peggy Blankenship; Son in Law: Ron (Cyndi) Scott, brothers-in-law: Derrik (Kelly) Nyomo, Ronnie Scott, Jeremey (Jeana) Nyomo. He was a loving uncle to many.

Visitation will be held on Thursday, December 22, 2022 from 2-4 P.M. and 6-8 P.M. at Carlson Funeral Home 3477 Medina Rd, Medina, OH 44256 (Corner of Rt. 18 & River Styx). Burial will take place on Friday, December 23, 2022 at 12:30 P.M. in the Ohio Western Reserve National Cemetery 10175 Rawiga Rd, Seville, OH.

+2022, Hoytville, Wood Co., OH, Obituary

https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/thecourier/name/rickey-blankenship-obituary?id=38506699

Rickey A. Blankenship, 64, of Hoytville, passed away at 10:16 am, Thursday, Dec. 29, 2022. He was born Dec. 5, 1958, in Grundy, Virginia, to the late Clinton and Shelby (Deel) Blankenship.

Rickey was a member of Jackson Township Volunteer Fire Department. He was an avid hunter and was a member of AEP Pool League.

He was also preceded in death by his brother, Ferlin Blankenship.

Rickey is survived by his daughter, Taylor (Seth) Brocksieker of Deshler; son, Clinton Blankenship of Dayton; brother, Gary Blankenship of Virginia; sisters, Shelia (Allen) Long of Virginia and Annette Boyer of Virginia; and grandchildren, Jayden, Bentley, and Connor Brocksieker of Deshler.

Visitation will be 11 am, - 1 pm, and 3-5 pm, Thursday, Jan. 5, 2023, at Smith-Crates Funeral Home, North Baltimore.

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+2022, Muskogee, Muskogee Co., OK, Obituary

https://obituaries.muskogeephoenix.com/obituary/paula-blankenship-1086801498

Paula Lorraine Blankenship, 67, of Muskogee, Oklahoma passed away Friday, December 9, 2022. She was born February 23, 1955 in Muskogee to Robert J. and Pauline (Bates) Russell.

Paula married her best friend, Lavaughn Blankenship Jr., on August 31, 1970. Junior preceded her in death on January 26, 2022.

She will always be remembered as a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend. Paula was a faithful and active member of Oldham Memorial Baptist Church. She enjoyed teaching Sunday school, working in the nursery and with missions. She enjoyed sewing, crafts, crocheting, working puzzles and watching westerns. She will be dearly missed.

Paula was preceded in death by her parents, Robert and Pauline Russell; husband, Junior Blankenship; and granddaughter, Kamryn Wallis.

Paula is survived by her children, Stephanie Palmer and husband Nathan, James Blankenship and wife Lindsey, Karissa Wallis and husband Kevin, and Katie Sellars; grandchildren, Matthew Palmer, Adam Palmer, James Blankenship Jr., Christopher Blankenship, Nicholas Blankenship, Madison Berger, Garrett Blankenship, Wade Jennings, Kendyl Blankenship, Kylee Wallis and Braylie Sellars; great-grandchildren, Daxton Burch, Laikyn Palmer, Elaina Cole, Anna Blankenship and Evelyn Blankenship.

Paula's life will be celebrated at 2PM, Wednesday, December 14, 2022 at Oldham Memorial Baptist Church with Pastor Glen Little officiating. Interment will follow at Greenhill Cemetery with Matt Palmer, Adam Palmer, Nathan Palmer, Kevin Wallis, Kendyl Blankenship and James Blankenship Jr. serving as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers will be James Blankenship Sr., Nicholas Blankenship, Christopher Blankenship and Greg Smith. Cornerstone Funeral Home, 1830 N York St Muskogee, OK

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+2022, Crossville, Cumberland Co., TN, Obituary

https://www.bilbreyfuneralhomeinc.com/obituary/virginia-alsip

Virginia (Jenny) Blankenship Alsip - 3/30/1942 - 12/26/2022

Virginia Blankenship Alsip, age 80, of Crossville, TN, passed while sleeping peacefully at Park West hospital in Knoxville from complications of a blood disorder.

Born in Jellico, TN, Virginia was a faithful member at Central Baptist Church in Crossville, TN, and enjoyed travelling on numerous missionary trips. She enjoyed gardening, shopping, and cooking and entertaining for Family and friends.

She was preceded in death by her loving Husband, James Alsip, Parents, Jessie and Christean, Brother Charles, and Sister, Madeline.

She is survived by daughters, Joyce Bruno (Ralph Bruno) and Janet Alsip (Mike Mixon); grandsons, James Bodie Alsip, and Nick Bruno; and brother, Richard Blankenship. Also, numerous nieces, nephews, family and friends.

Arrangements and care are provided by Bilbrey Funeral Home and Cremation Service.

+2022, Lafayette, Macon Co., TN, Obituary

https://sellarsfuneralservices.com/tribute/details/12210/Geraldine-Blankenship/obituary.html

Ms. Geraldine Deckard Blankenship, age 91 [1931], of Lafayette, passed away Friday, December 2, 2022, at Signature of Monroe County [Tompkinsville, KY].

Geraldine was preceded in death by her husband, Jessie R. Blankenship; parents, Perry Deckard and Elizabeth Borden Deckard; sister, Golda Turner; brothers, James W. Deckard and George P. Deckard; and son-in-law, Mike Bell.

Geraldine is survived by; Son, Carl David Blankenship and wife, Peggy, Daughter, Peggy Bell Meador and husband, Bobby Meador, Grandchildren, Jacqueline Vaughn and husband, Darrick, Kevin Bell and wife, Beth, Jonathon Bell and wife, Meagan. Great-Grandchildren, Jacelynn Vaughn, Kristin Vaughn, Hayden Vaughn, Hank Bell, Marshall Bell, Rhett Bell, A host of nieces and nephews also survive.

Funeral Services are scheduled to be conducted on Sunday, December 4, 2022, at 2 pm, from The Chapel of Alexander Funeral Home with Dale Strong officiating. Interment will follow in Scott Cemetery.

+2022, Coalfield, Morgan Co., TN, Obituary

https://www.knoxnews.com/obituaries/kns054235

Roy Burmal Blankenship, age 99 of Coalfield passed away on December 25, 2022 at The Groves at Oak Ridge. He was born in McMinnville, Tennessee and has lived in East Tennessee since 1946.

He retired from Y-12 as a Security Inspector after 36 years. Roy enjoyed gardening, fishing, and driving his mustang.

Roy was preceded in death by parents, Roy Blankenship and Sallie McDowell Blankenship; sisters, Margaret Seals, Cleoda Willmore, Anna Wagner, and Ruth Crawford.

Survivors include his nephew, Donald Wagner of Harriman and niece, Barbara Young of Knoxville. Also survived by other nieces, nephews, extended family members, and special friends.

Visitation will be from 5-7 pm

Funeral service will be at 7 pm. Thursday, December 29, 2022 at Premier Sharp Funeral Home in Oliver Springs. A graveside service will held at 12 noon on Friday at Anderson Memorial Gardens in Clinton.

+2022, Murfreesboro, Rutherford Co., TN, Obituary

https://www.woodfinchapel.com/obituary/beverly-kidwell-blankenship

Beverly Kidwell Blankenship, age 86 of Murfreesboro, TN, passed away Saturday, December 10, 2022. A native of Watertown, TN, she was born June 20, 1936, the daughter of the late James Doyle and Grace Garman Kidwell.

Mrs. Blankenship loved her church and was a faithful member of Third Baptist Church and retired from the Aerospace Department at MTSU. Mrs. Blankenship was a wonderful mother, loving wife, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend. She was an avid sports fan of the Braves, Tennessee Titans, and MTSU. She lived her life to raise four children who loved God and raised strong Christian families. Our family had a strong bond that was nurtured by both of our parents. We were lucky enough to have this incredible woman leading our family with classy, strong, and unconditional love. Always waiting with open arms. The earth is a little less sweet.

Mrs. Blankenship was also preceded in death by her husband Robert E. Blankenship and a brother James F. Kidwell.

Mrs. Blankenship is survived by her sons, Steve Blankenship and his wife Robin of Calhoun, TN, and John Blankenship and his wife Angela of Murfreesboro, TN; daughters, Jana Blankenship Summar and her husband Ronnie of Murfreesboro, TN, and Kathy Blankenship Black and her companion Mr. Shannon Harbison of Murfreesboro, TN; grandchildren, Steven Blankenship, Greg Blankenship, David Blankenship, Barrett Summar, Brennan Summar, Taylor Black “Brown”, John David Blankenship, and Wyn Blankenship; and 12 great-grandchildren; and lifelong friends of Barletta and Boyd Dagley of Murfreesboro, TN.

The funeral service will be held at 1:00 pm Tuesday at Woodfin Memorial Chapel, with Rev. Mike Lee officiating. Burial will follow in Evergreen with grandsons serving as pallbearers.

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+2022, Plainview, Hale Co., TX, Obituary

https://www.kornerstonefunerals.com/obituary/royce-guy-blankenship-plainview

Royce "Guy" Blankenship, 79, of Plainview passed away on Friday, December 9, 2022. He was born on February 20, 1943 in Plainview to Herschel and Ina Lorene Blankenship.

Royce grew up and attended schools in Plainview. He served in the Army National Guard for several years. Royce began farming at a young age along the side of his father and continued farming for over 50 years before retiring. He married Donna Evans on December 11, 1962 in Plainview. They loved to travel with their Scottie dogs in their RV and traveled all over the United States and parts of Canada.

Royce was preceded in death by a sister, Joann Carpenter.

He is survived by his wife, Donna Blankenship of Plainview; three daughters, Kim Skrtic and husband Gregory of Falls Church, Virginia, Cindy Szenttronyay and husband Imre of Lubbock, Claire Buchanan and husband Scott of Plainview; one brother, Gary Blankenship and wife Cynthia of Grapevine; seven grandchildren, one great grandchild with another one on the way.

A memorial visitation will be held Tuesday, December 13, 2022 at Kornerstone Funeral Directors in Plainview from 4:00 to 6:00 P.M. Cremation arrangements are under the care of Kornerstone.

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2022, Magnolia, Montgomery Co., TX, Obituary

Juanita Blankenship, March 7, 1938 - December 29, 2022.

Klein Funeral Homes and Memorial Parks, Magnolia, Texas

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+2022, Grundy, Buchanan Co., VA, Obituary

https://memorials.virginiafuneralhomeofgrundy.com/juanita-blankenship/5094752/index.php

Juanita Matney Blankenship, Age 76 of Straight Fork Section of Grundy, Virginia passed away on Tuesday, December 13, 2022, at Buchanan General Hospital, Grundy, Virginia. Born October 12, 1946, in Hurley, Virginia, she was the daughter of the late Dave Matney and Vadie Justus Matney.

She was a homemaker.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Jerry Blankenship; two sons, Gary Conley and Jerry Willis Blankenship, Jr.; sisters, Maggie Lockhart and Goldie Matney.

Survivors include: Daughter, Amanda Blankenship and fiancée Keith Justus of Hurley, Virginia, Son, Brian Blankenship of Hurley, Virginia, Grandchildren, Tiffany Sargent and husband Ryan of Grundy, Virginia, Breahna Blankenship and fiancée Chase Ramey of Grundy, Virginia, Trevor Blankenship and fiancée, Ariana Belcher of Hurley, Virginia, Collin Wolfrum and Taelyn Wolfrum of Hurley, Virginia, Dewayne Blankenship, Beulah Blankenship, and Sierra Stacy all of Hurley, Virginia, Great-Grandson, Bentley Blankenship, Brother, Gene Whitt of Hurley, Virginia, Sisters, Nadine Davis and fiancée Larry Compton of Raven, Virginia, Diane Hall and husband Tony of Belfast, Virginia, Rhoda Hackney and fiancée Herman Ball of Hurley, Virginia, Daughters-In-Law, Ginger Blankenship and Patricia Blankenship,

Funeral services will be held at 1:00 pm, on Monday, December 19, 2022, at the Pine Grove Old Regular Baptist Church, Hurley, Virginia, with Elders Larry Gibson, Danny Justus, Danny Hurley, Danny McCoy, Bill McCoy, and James Stacy officiating. All other Elders of the church are welcome to be a part of the service. Burial will follow in the Blankenship Cemetery, Straight Fork Road, Grundy, Virginia. Serving as pallbearers will be Nephews and Trevor Blankenship, Chase Ramey, Christopher Catron, Robert Hipp, Collin Wolfrum, Devin Rife, Keith Justus, Dewayne Blankenship, and Ryan Sargent.Virginia Funeral Home of Grundy, Virginia.

+2022, Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., VA, Obituary

https://www.florafuneralservice.com/obituary/perry-blankenship

Perry Wayne Blankenship, age 59 [June 3 1963] of Rocky Mount has gone to be with the Lord on Sunday, December 4, 2022.

He was preceded in death by his father, Donald Blankenship; his mother, Ester Mae Blankenship and Stella Denise Blankenship.

He is survived by his brothers and sisters, Danny (Lois) Blankenship, Ricky (Valerie) Blankenship, Ronald Blankenship, Barry “Pete” Blankenship, Cheryl (Danny) Hodges, Jerry Blankenship and Lorenda Goodman; daughters, Ona Alisha (Zachary) Zwart and Misty Elkins (Brian) Hall; granddaughters, Aaliyah Zwart, Macy Zwart. Also survived by many other family members (nieces, nephews, and cousins). A special thank you to Josh Gardner.

Funeral service will be at 4 pm, December 9, 2022, at Flora Funeral Home in Rocky Mount

+2022, Martinsville City, VA, Obituary

https://www.wrightfuneralservices.net/obituaries/Linda-Blankenship-3/#!/Obituary

Linda L. Payne Blankenship, 72, of Martinsville, Virginia, passed away Sunday, December 25, 2022 at her residence. She was born September 26, 1950, in Ridgeway, Virginia, to the late Clarence Haston Payne and Gertrude Horton Payne.

Linda attended Martinsville Church of Truth. She enjoyed shopping, cleaning, and gardening, and especially loved talking with her family.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her daughter, Sherry Gregory; sisters, Peggy, Brenda, and Hazel; and brothers, Curtis and Eldridge.

She is survived by her loving husband, Larry Nunn; son, Jack Viars; sisters, Carolyn, Lorraine, and Elizabeth; brothers, Mickey, Ralph, Ricky, and Kermit; grandchildren, Summer Gregory and Hannah Taylor; and great-grandchildren, Mason Mize and Madison Ashley.

Visitation will be from 12:30 pm to 1:30 pm, Monday, January 2, 2023, at Wright Funeral Service Chapel. Burial will be private.

+2022, Pulaski, Pulaski Co., VA, Obituary

https://www.seaglefuneralhome.com/obituary/Wendy-Cox

Wendy Lyn Blankenship Cox, age 46 [December 7, 1976], of Pulaski, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, December 27, 2022.

She was a caring mother, daughter, sister, and friend. Wendy was a graduate of the Pulaski County High School class of 1994, and had a long career in sales at Xaloy. She was fun-loving with an enormous heart. There were many occasions when Wendy would go without to help complete strangers. She loved her motorcycles and driving fast down a deserted road. Wendy had a special place in her heart for her family, and her dogs Walter and Nugget, whom she loved dearly. Our lives will not be the same with the loss of our dear mother, daughter, sister and friend.

Wendy was preceded in death by her grandparents, James Kelly “Bud” Blankenship, Jr. and Stella “Irene” Blankenship, Rebecca Normandin, David Normandin, step father, Richard Fleming and a very special uncle, John “Greg” Blankenship.

Wendy is survived by her children: Megan Cox of Dublin, and Mason Cox of Dublin: her parents; James “Kelly” Blankenship, III of Pulaski, Teresa Anne Normandin Fleming of Bristol, VA: her siblings; Robin (Derek) Stoots of Pulaski, Casey Blankenship of Bristol, VA, James (Kelly) Blankenship of Pulaski, Terri (Randall) Ingram of Columbia, TN, and her significant other, Gabriel Vest of Floyd. She also leaves behind many special uncle, aunts, cousins, nephews, and a niece.

Funeral services will be held at 7:00 pm, Monday, January 2, 2023, at Seagle Funeral Home. Interment will be private.

+2022, Richlands, Tazewell Co., VA, Obituary

https://www.shortridgeramey.com/obituaries/Sandra-Darlene-Hess-Blankenship?obId=26783103

Sandra Darlene Hess Blankenship, 68 [May 27, 1954] of Richlands, VA passed away on Tuesday, December 27, 2022 at Clinch Valley Medical Center in Richlands, VA. Sandra was the daughter of the late Shirley Irene Hess Norton and Bob Norton.

“Sandy” as all of her family and friends called her was a life resident of Paige in Buchanan County and Richlands, Tazewell County, Virginia. Sandy was a very happy, bubbly, feisty, sometimes stubborn lady. Who always had a smile when you saw her. She loved to shop, dress up, spend time with friends, going dancing, eating out, cooking, she truly enjoyed everything she did. She had many friends and family who she loved and loved her dearly. She will be missed tremendously. Sandy would do anything she could for anyone. She truly had a heart of gold. But the person she loved most was her son, Charles Franklin Lester of Richlands, VA, her late husband and love of her life, Larry Douglas Blankenship and her beloved pets. Sandy loved all animals and was known to go all around the communities to feed hungry strays, she wanted to feed them all. Her dog Max was her favorite long-time companion. Sandy was one of a kind, a great mother, daughter, granddaughter, wife, sister, friend, and bonus Grandma. She will never be forgotten by those who knew her.

In addition to her husband and parents, Sandra was preceded in death by her maternal grandparents, Nancy Taylor Hess and Charles Russell Hess.

In addition to her son “Charlie”, she is survived by two sisters, Nancy Ferrell & husband Mike of Lebanon, TN, Barb Joyce Maley and husband Tony of Parker, CO; one brother, Ricky Norton and wife Linda of Watertown, TN; several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and too many special family members and friends to list.

Memorial services will be conducted at 11:00 am, on Saturday, December 31, 2022, at the Shortridge-Ramey Funeral Home Chapel of Keen Mountain, Virginia with Pastor Dennis White officiating.

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+2022, Huntington, Cabell Co., WV, Obituary

https://www.tributearchive.com/obituaries/26618497/hazel-elizabeth-blankenship

Hazel Elizabeth Blankenship, 67, of Huntington, WV, passed away Thursday, December 8, 2022 at home. She was born February 8, 1955, in Melrose, FL, a daughter of the late William and Edna Roberson.

Preceding her in death was her husband loving Autho Blankenship; her son Jason Blankenship; and three brothers, Marshall, Dale, and Billy Roberson.

Haxel was a member of New Beginnings Baptist Church.

Survivors include four children, Hamilton (Noel) Blankenship of Corpus Christi, Fla., A.J. (Annie) Blankenship of Waco, Tex., Dana Carnes (Roger Woosley) of Kentucky, and Edna (Anthony) Nicely, also of Huntington; 16 grandchildren Eric Blankenship, Logan Blankenship, Paisley Blankenship, all of Corpus Christi, Emily (Steven) Saucedo, Aaron Blankenship, Savannah Blankenship, Tater Blankenship, Kaiden Blankenship, all of Waco, Robert (Tammy) Blankenship, Cody Carnes, Randy Woosley, all of Kentucky, David Trosper of Ft. Gay, , Hannah Trosper, Megan Blankenship, and Eric Maynard, all of Huntington; 11 great grandchildren; one brother Buster (Gamble) Roberson of Palatka, Fla.; lifelong friend Carol Miller Carlisle of Gainesville, Fla., and Kitty of Ohio.

Memorial service will be conducted at 3 pm, on Tuesday, December 13, 2022 at Johnson Tiller Funeral Home with Brother Jay Ross officiating.

+2022, Fairmont, Marion Co., WV, Obituary

https://obituaries.timeswv.com/obituary/joseph-chester-blankenship-1086805206

Dr. Joseph Chester Blankenship born December 7, 1952 passed away surrounded by family on December 8, 2022.

Joseph started out as a milk man's assistant when he was young and ended his working life by being awarded the title of Professor Emeritus At Fairmont State University where he taught classes both graduate and undergraduate programs. Joe held multiple advanced degrees including a Doctorate of Information Systems from Robert Morris University.

Joseph loved his life and never turned down an opportunity to take on a challenge like volunteer firefighting or traveling around the world or working 3rd shift so that he could earn his first bachelor degree during the day. He lived happily with his wife and best friend Judy for 49 years. Joseph was fiercely proud of his children and in turn his grandchildren. His family was his priority, and he made sure no one ever went without anything they needed or wanted even if it cost him his own comfort.

He is preceded in death by his parents Franklin E. Blankenship and Virginia (Beatty) Blankenship formerly of Chester, WV.

Joseph is survived by his loving wife Judy A. (Coleman) Blankenship of Fairmont, WV as well as his three daughters Stacy (Joey) Commodore of Fairmont, WV, Melissa (Ryan) Lowther of Fairmont, WV, and Dawn (Jason Gross) Blankenship of Raleigh, NC. He leaves behind four grandchildren: RyLee Lowther, Jackson Lowther, Reese Commodore, and J. Bryson Commodore. He is also survived by his three brothers Frank (Fonda) Blankenship, Harry (Vickie) Blankenship, and Mike (Linda) Blankenship as well as many nieces and nephews.

Joseph's favorite holiday was Christmas, so as Clarence the Angel in It's a Wonderful Life says, "'Strange isn't it? Each man's life touches so many other lives. And when he isn't around, he leaves an awful hole, doesn't he?'" He will be greatly missed.

+2022, Stanaford, Raleigh Co., WV, Obituary

https://www.dignitymemorial.com/obituaries/beckley-wv/nellie-blankenship-11077287

Nellie Blankenship, of Stanaford, passed away December 24, 2022. She was born on February 19, 1935 to Lydia (Ramey) and Jesse Hunt in Kemper, Kentucky.

Nellie was married to Glen E. Blankenship for over 70 years. As a devoted couple, Nellie and Glen enjoyed their time together, spending countless hours swinging in the gazebo or holding hands while watching their favorite television shows. Many evenings were spent playing dominoes or cards with their close friends from the church and neighborhood.

In addition to being a loving wife, Nellie was a caring mother of three, Glen E. Blankenship Jr. (Deana) of Baton Rouge, LA, Paul Blankenship (Kim) of Mount Dora, FL, and Michelle Blankenship Leonard (Bruce) of Mullens, WV. She had seven grandchildren, Kristi (Sean), Holly (Brian), Alyssa, Michael (Denise), Aoibheall (William), Terri (Jason), and Candace (Dewayne). She had sixteen great-grandchildren.

Services will be held at Stanaford Missionary Baptist Church, located at 123 Hoist Road, Stanaford, WV 25927 on Thursday, December 29, 2022 from 12:00 - 1:00 pm, with a short graveside ceremony following at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5251 Robert C Byrd Drive, Beckley, WV 25801.