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*2023, Oxnard, Ventura Co., CA, Obituary

https://www.vcstar.com/obituaries/pyrk0651129

Margaret Beth Blankenship 80 [4 January 1943], died November 29, 2023.

Arrangements provided by Otto & Sons, Guardian Memorial Funeral Directors, Oxnard.

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+2023, Pensacola, Escambia Co., FL, Obituary

https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/name/james-blankenship-obituary?id=53650674

James Arthur Blankenship's passing at the age of 59 [12 April 1964] on Wednesday, November 15, 2023 has been publicly announced by Benboe Funeral Home in Pensacola, FL.

Celebration of Life, at 11:00 am, on December 2, 2023 at St John Divine M.B Church, 620 E Jordan Street, Pensacola, FL. Benboe Funeral Home, 416 West Wright Street, Pensacola, FL.

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*2023, Boonville, Warrick Co., IN, Death

https://www.legacy.com/obituaries/name/anne-blankenship-obituary?pid=205637008

Anne M. Blankenship, Boonville, Indiana, Nov 11, 1965 – Nov 4, 2023

Funeral Home Services for Anne are being provided by Bradley's Colonial Chapel.

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+2023, Harold, Floyd Co., KY, Obituary

https://www.nelsonfrazierfuneralhome.com/obituaries/Charlie-Blankenship?obId=29981900

Charlie Blankenship, age 70 of Harold, Kentucky, passed away on Thursday, November 23, 2023 at his residence. He was born March 3, 1953 in Martin, Kentucky to the late Chester & Bessie Hall Blankenship.

He was the husband of Laura Keathley Blankenship. He was a coal miner.

Along with his parents he was preceded in death by his Brother & Sister: Ralph Blankenship & Mildred Akers. He will be missed by all that knew and loved him.

Along with his wife he is survived by his Sons: Jamey Blankenship of Harold, Kentucky, Brandon Blankenship of Harold, Kentucky & Richie Tackett of Harold, Kentucky; Daughters: Jean Blankenship of Jenkins, Kentucky, Sondra Tackett of Harold, Kentucky & Charlie Tackett of Harold, Kentucky; Brothers & Sister: Carter Blankenship of Harold, Kentucky, Lester Blankenship of Fleming County, Kentucky & Madge Keathley of Teaberry, Kentucky.

Funeral Services will be held Monday, November 27, 2023 at 1pm at Samaria Old Regular Baptist Church , Teaberry Kentucky with Old Regular Baptist Ministers officiating. Burial will follow at Blankenship Family Cemetery, Harold, Kentucky

+2023, Louisville, Jefferson Co., KY, Obituary

https://www.louisvillemgwest.com/obituaries/john-blankenship

John Russell Blankenship, 81, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Thursday, November 9, 2023. John was born on March 20, 1942, to the late Silas C. and Grace (Browning) Blankenship, Sr., in Man, West Virginia.

John was a Baptist and never wavered from his love of the Lord. He was an excellent mechanic and retired from TARC after 33 years and always took great pride in the job he did. John proudly served his country in the US ARMY. He loved spending time making memories with his grandchildren. John was married to the love of his life, Delorise, for 47 years before her passing in 2012. John and Delorise raised two wonderful sons together and shared a life of love together. He will be greatly missed by all that knew him.

Preceding John in death was his loving wife, Delorise Blankenship; and his siblings, Aileen Blankenship, Mercie Blankenship Ellis, Silas C. Blankenship, Jr., Ardith Perry, Edith Blankenship Grimmette Kirk and Dorothy Blankenship Steadman.

John is survived by his two sons, Kenny Blankenship and Curtis Blankenship (Karen); his four precious grandchildren, Andrew Blankenship, Amber Blankenship, Brandon Blankenship and Jonathan Blankenship; along with numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and extended family members and friends.

A funeral service will be held at 11 am on Tuesday, November 14, 2023, at Louisville Memorial Gardens Funeral Homes West, 4400 Dixie Highway. Interment with military rites will immediately follow in the cemetery.

+2023, Berea, Madison Co., KY, Obituary

https://www.jwcallfuneralhome.com/obituaries/Delbert-Oliver-Junior-Blankenship?obId=29917352

Delbert Junior “Oliver” Blankenship, age 71 of Berea, Kentucky, passed away Monday, November 13, 2023 at the St. Joseph Hospital in Berea, Kentucky. He was born in Pikeville, Kentucky on July 5, 1952 a son of the late James Oliver “Odd” Blankenship and Ethel Jane Lowe Blankenship.

Oliver was a retired manager for U.P.S. and a member of the Energyville Free Will Baptist Church.

Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by two sons, Gregory Oliver Blankenship and Matthew Shawn Blankenship and a step-son, Butch Newsome.

He is survived by his wife, Dixie Lynn Hughes Blankenship, a daughter, Melisha Stith (Christopher) of Berea, Kentucky, a step-daughter, Paula Primm (Eric) of Pikeville, Kentucky; two brothers, Ronnie Blankenship (Ruth) and Roger Blankenship (Denita) both of Rockwell, North Carolina and two sisters, Faye Gibson (Bill) of Johns Creek, Kentucky and Carol Blankenship of Lackey, Kentucky. He is also survived by three grandchildren, Sean Gregory White, Patrick Chae White (Elizabeth) and Izaac Matthew Blankenship and also one great-great-grandchild, Rowen Oliver White.

A Celebration Of Life Memorial Service will be held at a later date.

+2023, Pikeville, Pike Co., KY, Obituary

https://www.jwcallfuneralhome.com/obituaries/Jessie-Mae-McCoy-Blankenship?obId=30009678

Jessie Mae Blankenship, 96 years of age of Pikeville, Kentucky, passed away Tuesday, November 28, 2023 at the Pikeville Nursing and Rehab Center. She was born on January 3, 1927 to the late Jake McCoy and Lille McCoy at Freeburn, Kentucky.

She was a homemaker and a member of the Pikeville Free Will Baptist Church.

Other than her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Alex Ray Blankenship; her sons, Ernest Compton and Alex Blankenship Jr; her daughters, Mable Slone and Liddie Ann Casebolt; four grandsons, Buddy Ray Slone, Ireland Slone, Truman Slone Jr. and Alex Ray Blankenship; her two brothers and two sisters.

She is survived by her sons, Danny (Anzie) Blankenship of Penny and Ireland “Heavy Duty” (Linda) Blankenship of Virgie; three grandchildren, Thomas Slone of Pikeville, Allison (Brandon) Standifer of Lexington, and Joseph Blankenship of Elizabethtown, eight great-grandchildren, and five great-great-grandchildren.

Funeral Services will be 1:00 pm, Saturday, December 2, 2023 in the J. W. Call Funeral Home Chapel with Jim Patton and others officiating. Burial will follow in the Annie E. Young Cemetery at Shelbiana, Kentucky.

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+2023, Ludington, Mason Co., MI, Obituary

https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/name/lynda-blankinship-obituary?id=53620645

Lynda Joyce Blankinship, July 15, 1940 - November 17, 2023

Lynda Joyce Fox Blankinship was born in Thomasville, TN in 1940 and transported to southeast Detroit in the back seat of a Model-T in 1942. She shared the back seat with her paternal grandmother and a dishpan of skinned possum. They were a departure gift to her grandmother from the cousins. Once established in the wartime economy of Detroit the family purchased a house in southwest Detroit and regularly made summer visits to Thomasville, TN.

Joyce, as she is still known to the family, navigated the Detroit school system through high school. Having recently found religion she went on to Moody Bible Institute in Chicago, IL. At the end of two years, she told her mentors that the Lord had revealed that she should return to Detroit and pursue a college degree in fine arts. Arriving home her father made it clear that he didn't care what the Lord had told her, she wasn't going to go to college on his dime to be an artist. She needed an income producing career and a job. Joyce enrolled as a part-time student at Henry Ford Community College and Wayne State University, planning to be a teacher. She went to work full-time for Detroit Parks and Recreation as a Play Leader.

Lynda Joyce met her husband, Joseph Blankinship, while working at Parks and Recreation. They were married in 1963. Joe and Lynda had four children (Scott, Regan, Bo and Rachel) in four years. Lynda stayed home to care for her children. In 1969 they moved to the City of Detroit's camp on Euler Lake between Brighton and Howell. Besides raising her children Lynda bred and showed champion Bull Mastiffs. During summers she tended the petting zoo that was part of the camp experience for the children from Detroit.

When Rachel started school, Lynda returned to Henry Ford Community College for the nursing program. She went to work at McPherson Hospital in Howell, MI. She worked in the Med-Surg unit, becoming the Head Nurse. Joe and she retired to Ludington in 1986 where she continued her nursing career in home health care.

In Ludington she began to paint seriously. She apprenticed herself to two watercolor artists and began developing her unique style. Her first solo exhibit of Civil War portraits was at West Shore Community College. She joined the gallery, Art On the Town, now in Pentwater. The Red Door Gallery, Maude's, and the AM Gallery in Ludington exhibited her works over the years. Her work appeared in juried shows in Holland, Grand Haven, multiple times at the Muskegon Museum of Art and in Manistee. The Ludington Area Center for the Arts staged a retrospective exhibit of her work in 2018.

She is survived by daughters, Regan and Rachel (Curt); six grandchildren, David, Devon, Adam, Bethany, Andrea and Olivia; one great-granddaughter, Karaline; and her partner, John.

Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington is honored to assist the family during this difficult time,

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+2023, Troy, Lincoln Co., MO, Obituary

https://www.kemperkeimfamilyfuneralchapel.com/obituaries/Ann-Fowler-Blankenship/#!/Obituary

Ann Marie Fowler-Blankenship, 49, of Troy, Missouri, passed away on Sunday, November 26, 2023 surrounded by her family and friends at Barnes Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, Missouri. She was born on November 18, 1974 in Troy, Missouri and was the daughter of the late William Robert and Beverly Ann (Rickelman) Fowler.

Ann was united in marriage to Clint Blankenship on April 14, 2014 in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Ann graduated from Troy Buchanan High School in 1993 and continued her education earning a degree in Business. She worked in Sales for R.S. Electronics for many years. Ann was always up for an adventure. She looked forward to traveling with her husband on their Harley Davidson Motorcycle across the United States and the trips to Alaska with her mom. Ann valued the memories she made with the ones she loved by going on float trips, boat rides, cheering on the St. Louis Cardinals, attending trivia nights and attending concerts. She was a generous person, who was always trying to put others’ needs before her own. You would see Ann helping at the Lincoln County Fair selling tickets in the beer garden when her health would allow. She always had a smile on her face and was very uplifting, even with all the setbacks she faced. Ann was a strong, independent, caring, loving, wife, sister, step-mom, aunt and a friend to many.

Ann was preceded in death by her father and mother, William and Beverly Fowler; two brothers: David Malone and Mark Fowler.

Ann is survived by her loving husband, Clint Blankenship of Troy, MO; one sister and two brothers: Catherine Miller (Jim) of Silex, MO, Thomas Malone of Pompano Beach, FL and Paul Malone (Cindy) of Troy, MO; two step-children: Kylie Blankenship (Kevin) of Mexico, MO and Amber Hendricks of Leslie, MO; nieces: Keesha and Dawn; cousins and was a friend to many.

Funeral service will be held at 11:00 am on Saturday, December 2, 2023 at Kemper-Keim Family Funeral Chapel located at 351 Monroe Street Troy, MO. Officiating the service will be Pastor Kelly Hardcastle. Interment will be held in Troy City Cemetery in Troy, MO.

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+2023, Oxford, Granville Co., NC, Obituary

https://www.hudsonfuneralhome.com/obituaries/carla-blankenship

Ms. Carla Ann Blankenship, 58, of Oxford passed away Sunday, November 26, 2023, at Hock Family Pavilion. She was born July 9, 1965, in Durham, NC to the late Louis Monroe Blankenship, Jr. and Emily Hayes Blankenship.

Carla was diagnosed with an aggressive Glioblastoma brain tumor 14 months ago and was cared for by her loving sisters during her illness. There were many trips made for milkshakes, with her bestie Sharyn.

Carla’s love for her family was unwavering. Her children were her pride and joy. Carla never met a stranger and had an infectious personality. She took her friendships seriously and if you were a friend, you were a friend for life.

Carla is survived by her son; Taylor Edwards of Creedmoor, NC; daughters, Bailey Copeland (Travis) of Creedmoor, NC, Paige Runyon (Bobby) also of Creedmoor, NC; sisters, Mindy Blankenship Kempson (Todd Cates), and Tammy Blankenship Pulley (Scott) and best friend Sharyn Gregory.

A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Monday, December 4, 2023, at Hudson Funeral Chapel. Officiating will be Pastor Eddie Mauldin.

+2023, Pinnacle, Stokes Co., NC, Obituary

https://www.coxneedham.com/obituary/Eric-Blankenship

Mr. Eric Wayne Blankenship, 54, of Pinnacle, North Carolina passed away in Tennessee on November 5th, 2023. He was born August 2, 1969 in Welch, West Virginia.

Eric was a born-again Christian of Baptist faith. He spent most of his life doing industrial work. He spent most of his career with his work family and friends at Austin Electrical in Yadkinville, North Carolina. Eric proudly served in the United States Army.

Eric was predeceased by his father, Virgus Blankenship.

He is survived by his mother, Gracie Blankenship; brother, Randall (Brenda) Blankenship; nephew, George Blankenship all of Pinnacle, North Carolina. And, his beloved Joddie Martin of Walnut Cove, North Carolina.

Services will be held at Cox-Needham Funeral Home in Pilot Mountain, North Carolina on at 2:00pm. November 11, 2023. Interment will follow the service at Pilot Mountain City Cemetery.

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+2023, Addyston, Hamilton Co., OH, Obituary

https://www.dennisgeorgefunerals.com/obituaries/donna-eldridge

Donna J. Eldridge (nee Blankenship), 68 [August 15, 1955], passed away suddenly in her home on Wednesday evening, Nov. 8, 2023, in Addyston, OH.

Donna loved her family, and would've done anything for them. She was a lovely lady with a beautiful heart. She was a lover of music and animals and could sing like a bird or nurse one back to health. She enjoyed decorating both inside of her home and in her yard, where she found serenity in nature by planting flowers and tomatoes, among other things.

Donna was the dear mother of Earl “Billy” (Melanie) Eldridge Jr., Tammy (Tommy Haag) Morris & Travis Eldridge, loving grandma of Lucas, Sarah & Meghan Eldridge, Kayden (Gabby) Linneman, Logan & Madelyn Morris, great grandma of Ezra Linneman, beloved daughter of Primmie “Penny” (nee Beasley) and the late George Blankenship, dear sister of Linda Rohrer, Phyllis Schultz, Billy, Gary, Johnny & Kevin Blankenship & the late twins Robert & Edward Blankenship, Steve Blankenship & Sharon Foster. Also survived by many cousins, nieces, and nephews.

She was truly loved by many and will be fondly remembered and dearly missed.

Service will be held 10:00 am Thur., Nov. 16 at the Dennis George Funeral Home, 44 S. Miami Ave., Cleves, OH

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+2023, Pikeville, Bledsoe Co., TN, Obituary

https://www.reedfamilyfh.com/obituaries/James-Colten-Lee-Blankenship?obId=29985766

James Colten Lee Blankenship, age 23 [October 10, 2000], of Pikeville, TN, passed away Wednesday, November 22, 2023, at his home.

Colt packed a lot of life into his short 23 years. He loved hard and was loved by so many. He was especially good-hearted and always saw the best in everyone. He held his friends and family close in his heart. Colt was a 2019 graduate of Bledsoe County High School. His high school career included being a member of the archery team, where he had the highest score in the state tournament during his junior and senior years. He was a member of the Beta Club, the DECA Club, the BCHS Band, where he was the percussion captain during his senior year and was also voted superlative for technology. He was also awarded a full scholarship to Bryan College. He was currently employed with Blankenship Sawmill, a family run business, and was a college student studying to become a psychologist.

Colt attended Pitts Gap Church of God, but started on his path at Sampson Freewill Baptist with his grandmother, Lorene Blankenship, who took him almost every Sunday. Colt had many interests which included his love of music. He played the piano and the drums. Colt loved his red GT Mustang and enjoyed playing video games. His love of animals comes from his mother, Bonnie. His current pets included two dogs, Bach and Kira, as well as his horse, Gray Matter. His love of farming came from his dad, but also from farther back, a grandfather he never met, Clarence.

He is preceded in death by his grandparents, Clarence and Thelma Lee Swanner, and James Earl and Lorene Blankenship. Colt was blessed to know one great-grandmother, Anna Lou Blankenship, and one grandmother, Lorene Blankenship. Lorene doted on this child and now they are reunited.

Left to cherish his memory are his beloved daughter, McKenna Celeste Blankenship; fiancé, Ashley Walker; parents, James Howard and Bonnie L. Blankenship; nan, Shelba Smith; aunt, Teresa (Larry) Farley; uncles, Billy Wade (Liz) Blankenship, David (Donna) Blankenship and Dwight (Lisa) Blankenship, who were also his God-parents, all of Pikeville; lots of cousins; and a host of friends.

A celebration of life will be held Wednesday, November 29, 2023 at 1:00 pm. CST in the funeral home chapel. Burial will be in Blankenship Cemetery. Putnam-Reed Funeral Home, 1171 Main Street, Pikeville, TN.

+2023, McKenzie, Carroll Co., TN, Obituary

https://www.brummittmckenziefuneralhome.com/obituaries/ricky-blankenship

Mr. Ricky Dean Blankenship, 62 years old, died Friday, November 10, 2023 at Jackson Madison County General Hospital. He was born in Huntingdon on July 11, 1961 to Charles Blankenship and Doris Goodrum Blankenship.

He is preceded in death by his mother Doris, and granddaughter Elizabeth Grace.

He is survived by his wife Karen Doede Blankenship of McKenzie, daughter Jennifer (Chris) Grace of Paris, son Ricky Junior Blankenship of McKenzie, his father Charles (Debbie) Blankenship of Trezevant, four grandchildren Jacob (Caitlin) Payne, Casey Grace, Brett Blankenship and Ciera Grace and great-granddaughter Ava Rose Payne.

A memorial service will be scheduled for a later date.

+2023, Nashville, Davidson Co., TN, Obituary

https://www.clickfh.com/obituaries/Tanya-Retha-Blankenship?obId=29939055

Tanya Retha Blankenship, age 73, passed away on November 15 in Nashville, TN at Tri-State Centennial Medical Center surrounded by family. Born April 13, 1950, in Knoxville, TN as the fourth of ten children,

A beloved wife, mother, sister, grandmother, and friend, Tanya will be remembered for the joy and love she brought to all. She loved nothing more than using her blessings to bless others, and that is the legacy she leaves.

Tanya graduated from West High School in 1968. High school sweethearts, Tanya and Steve married in 1969 and during their marriage worked hard to build a beautiful life, family, and business. Tanya and Steve traveled the world, raised two daughters, and provided countless opportunities for others. From the support she provided Steve during his United States Naval service in Vietnam and throughout their entrepreneurial journey, to the devotion she showed her family, Tanya’s life was one of service, love, and generosity to others.

She worked as a bookkeeper for several businesses, before focusing full-time on her family and community. Tanya served her church, volunteered for her daughters’ activities, and dedicated herself as a caregiver for family members. In 1992, she reentered the workforce, and for the next thirty years served as Vice President of Administration, managing the Knoxville office of the family business, GSB Contractors. She supported her daughters’ every endeavor and took great pride in their accomplishments, but her greatest joy was becoming a grandmother. Tanya relished being “TT” as she was lovingly called and spent many hours reading, coloring, singing, dancing, teaching, and exploring with her granddaughters.

Tanya was preceded in death by her parents, Claude and Mary Alice Williams, mother-in-law Dororthy Crossley, siblings Jane Williams, Carol Williams, and Jackie Williams, sister-in-law Harriet Blankenship, and niece Angela Blankenship Corum.

She is survived by her husband of fifty-four years Stephen Thomas Blankenship, daughters Lindsay Brooke Miller (Eric), Stefani Anne Blankenship (Brian Morton), and granddaughters Ashton Brooke Blankenship, Harley Anne Miller, and Audrey Claire Miller. She is also survived by her siblings Vickie Pressley, Claude, Alice, Annie, Kathy, and Ricky Williams and brother-in-law Greg Blankenship (Gail), sister-in-law Mary Freeman (Bud), father-in-law, Dac Crossley, and many nieces, nephews, and great nieces and nephews.

The family is hosting a Celebration of Life on Sunday, December 3 . 6:00 - 8:00 pm at Willow Creek Golf Club,12003 Kingston Pike, Knoxville, TN.

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+2023, Haskell, Haskell Co., TX, Obituary

https://www.haskellfuneralhometx.com/obituary/Bill-Blankenship

Billy “Bill” Ray Blankenship, 90, of Haskell, passed away peacefully in Abilene on Friday, November 24, 2023. He was born July 5, 1933 in Bomarton, TX; the son of the late James “Dee” O.D. Blankenship and Claudia Mae Thurman Blankenship.

On July 31, 1952, Bill married Lennie Ruth Sloan in Seymour, TX. He worked for GTE Telephone Company, retiring after 42 years. Bill loved photography, taking photos of many weddings, family portraits, and school sporting events. His sports pictures would be seen weekly in the Haskell Free Press. He was an avid football fan, especially of the Dallas Cowboys. One of his favorite past times, was drinking coffee down at Double A with his friends. He was a Mason and a member of the First Methodist Church.

Bill was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Lennie Ruth Blankenship in August 2004; daughter, Jeleta Xedis; brothers, Glen Blankenship, D.L. Blankenship and Pete Blankenship.

Bill is survived by his daughters, Ruth Phillips and husband Timothy of Abilene; Susan Blankenship of Abilene; 6 grandchildren, Tony Xedis, Amy Cunningham, April Beckling, James Phillips, Trevor Griggs, and Brittany Moore; 8 great, grandchildren, Ryan Pruit, Adrianne Pruit, Stormy Pointer, Wyatt Ogle, Tyler Beckling, Jason Beckling, Zeth Gonzalez and Carolina Gonzalez; 3 great, great grandchildren; brother Jim Blankenship and wife Wanda of Gainsville; numerous nieces, nephews, extended family and a host of dear friends.

A Funeral Service will be held 10:00 am, Monday, November 27, 2023 at the First Methodist Church with Rev. Randall Cunningham officiating. Burial will follow in Willow Cemetery under the direction of Haskell Funeral Home, 2 Ave D.

+2023, Tyler, Smith Co., TX, Obituary

https://www.wattsfuneralhome.com/obituary/haskell-blankenship

Haskell (“Hack”) Lynn Blankenship, of Tyler, TX, ended his journey on Earth on Wednesday, November 29, 2023, in Denison, TX, at Texoma Medical Center. He was born on February 1, 1946, to Arthur and Ramona (Hogue) Blankenship in Courtney, OK. Dr. Looney was the delivering doctor.

Haskell fought a battle of courage since being diagnosed in December of 2021. He always had a positive determined attitude throughout his passing from this earth into the arms of his heavenly father.

Haskell attended his first years of school in Fort Worth, TX, then spent all but his senior year attending Ringling schools. He completed his senior year and graduated from Turner High School in Burneyville, OK in 1964. It was September of 1963 that Haskell said he met his soulmate and the only love of his life, Barbara Nancy Lambert. They were united in marriage on April 21, 1964, in Marietta, OK. Haskell and Barbara celebrated their reunification and renewed their wedding vows on October 17, 2019. After their marriage in 1964, they lived a short time in Marietta, and then lived in Taft, California, before moving back to Courtney.

Haskell enlisted in the United States Army on March 21, 1966. He was a Green Beret in the 5th Special Forces Group serving his time in Vietnam. He received an honorable discharge on March 20, 1969. Upon returning home, Haskell worked for the Santa Fe Railroad for a very short time. He was not an indoors person, and this is when he started his career with the oil field. He started from the bottom and finished as a consultant/ petroleum engineer for Questar. Haskell worked in South America, Indonesia, and many other places across the world, finished this work in the United States, and retired in 2010.

Haskell was of the Baptist faith and enjoyed his daily devotional times with his wife Barbara Nancy. He enjoyed fishing and hunting in his younger years. He loved to cook and enjoyed cooking alongside Barbara. He was a man of few words and believed if he couldn’t say something nice about you, he wouldn’t say anything. Haskell always said everyone chooses the road they travel, and once that road is chosen, they need to travel it. He was a wonderful representation of God’s love, a role model, an inspiration, and a hero to many. His wife, his doctors, nurses, work associates, and neighbors attest to this fact.

Haskell was preceded in death by his parents; his and Barbara’s angel baby; his closest and favorite cousin, Larry Dennis Blankenship; and in-laws, Buford and Emma Lambert.

He is survived by his wife of their home, Barbara Nancy Blankenship; bonus son, Clinton Lanning and grandson, Christian Lanning; son, Brendan Blankenship and Celie Pyle; five grandchildren; a sister, Marqueita Evans of Ringling, OK; a very special cousin, Jacqueline Blankenship Grant of Courtney; and numerous cousins, nieces and nephews, and other family members.

Memorial services, with military honors, were held at Lakeview Cemetery with Bro. Brett Alberta officiating. Cremation services under the direction of Flanagan-Watts Funeral Home, Marietta. Services were held on Friday, December 8, 2023.

Haskell Blankenship: I decided early on that it was important to pre-plan for my own and my wife Barbara Nancy’s funerals and final resting places. In so doing, I, Haskell Blankenship, chose to pre-plan my final instructions with the assistance of Flanagan-Watts Funeral Home. I want to be laid to rest beside my wife Barbara Nancy Blankenship at Lakeview Cemetery in Marietta. I may not be able to change the past, but I can change the future and that starts in the present moment. Barbara, I’ve always been in love with you and will hold your love in my heart and soul throughout eternity. Until we meet again in Heaven. Love you more. “I-you.”

~Hack

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+2023, Moneta, Bedford Co., VA, Obituary

https://www.florafuneralservice.com/obituary/grace-holland

Grace Blankenship Holland, age 91 [1931] of Moneta, passed away Wednesday, November 22, 2023.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Walter B. Holland; son, Ronald G. Holland; and parents, Mose and Bertha Blankenship.

Surviving are her daughter, Sandra G. Moore and husband John; grandchildren, Ronald G. Holland II, Christopher Moore (Ashley), Matthew Moore and Meaghan Moore Smith (Joshua); great-grandchildren, Chase Holland, Liam Moore, Jackson Moore and Ainsley Smith and McKenna Smith; numerous nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be conducted at Flora Funeral Chapel, 2:00 p.m. Monday, November 27, 2023 with Minister Steve Pasley officiating. Entombment will follow in the Chapel of Devotion Mausoleum at Mountain View Memorial Park.

+2023, Deel, Buchanan Co., VA, Obituary

https://www.grundyfuneralhome.com/obituaries/Roger-Lee-Blankenship?obId=29939506

Roger Lee Blankenship, 76, years of age of Deel, VA, passed away Saturday, November 18, 2023, at the Buchanan General Hospital, Grundy, VA. Born April 3, 1947in Buchanan County, he was the son of the late Wheeler Lee and Lottie (Smith) Blankenship.

He was a lifelong resident of Buchanan County and was of the Church of God faith. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and was an auto mechanic. Roger was the last surviving member of his immediate family.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by Son: Shannon Blankenship; Daughter: Jamie Blankenship; Sisters: Shirley (Charles) Smith and Marie Smith (Harold) Mullins; Special Mother-in-Law: Rosie Fuller.

Those left to cherish his memory include his wife, Mary Ruth (Fuller) Blankenship of Deel, VA; Children: Scotty (Vanessa) Blankenship, Pam Blankenship, Jody Blankenship, Sherry Lyn; Special Father-in-Law: Perry Fuller; Grandchildren: Hillary Blankenship, Donald Hardin, Gregory Hardin Jr., Morgan Pennington, Alexis Blankenship, Tara Blankenship, Autumn Matney and others. Also, survived by several great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews.

Funeral Services will be conducted at 1:00 p.m. Saturday, November 25, 2023, at the Grundy Funeral Home Chapel with Mike Ashby officiating with entombment to follow in the Fuller Cemetery, Deel, VA. Active Pallbearers will be family and friends.

Roger had 3 wifes, with out dates on the children I don’t know where to place them. JIM

+2023, Hurley, Buchanan Co., VA, Obituary

https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/virginiamountaineer/name/terry-blankenship-obituary?id=53830372

Terry Lee "Windshield" Blankenship, 64, of Hurley, Virginia, passed away in the early hours of November 23, 2023, after a prolonged hospital stay. Born on August 9, 1959, Terry was the fifth child of Edna and Leonard Blankenship.

A lifelong resident of Buchanan County, Terry was a 1977 graduate of Hurley High School, and attended the Nashville Auto Diesel College for, as he told it, a half-day before returning home. He spent the next 16 years as a coal miner, skillfully operating a continuous miner during much of that time. He took great pride in his work, and not "breaking the equipment", so "coal could be ran." He married Athelene McCoy in 1980, and had his only child, Travis, in 1987. Upon his retirement from mining in 1994, he spent much of his time repairing cars and doing odd jobs, watching westerns, NASCAR, and relaxing in the shade. He also enjoyed riding horses and could be found at local horse shows from time to time. He was a loyal friend, kind and caring, and had stories that could make a 15-minute grocery run turn into a two-hour trip.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Edna and Leonard Blankenship; brother, Auldia Blankenship; sisters, Wanda Jean Baker and Tammy Blankenship; and nephew, Butch Scott.

He is survived by his wife, Athelene Blankenship; sisters, Linda Powers, Patsy (Bert) Scott, and Judy (Bob) Keen; his brother, Austin (Margaret) Blankenship; his son, Travis (Holly); granddaughter, Sadie Quinn; and a host of nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.

A funeral service was held at 7:00 pm on Tuesday, December 5, 2023, at the Virginia Funeral Home Chapel, Grundy, Virginia, with Steve Lane officiating. In honor of Terry's wishes, his body was cremated.

Published by The Virginia Mountaineer on Dec. 14, 2023.

+2023, Suffolk City, VA, Obituary

https://www.parrfuneralhome.com/obituary/kelly-blankenshipe

Kelly Gwen Blankenship was suddenly called to her eternal home on November 11, 2023, where she is rejoining with our Lord and Savior. Kelly was born in Norfolk, VA to Willis and Anna Blankenship on November 9, 1960.

Kelly grew up in Virginia Beach, VA and graduated Class of 1979. She went to work over 35 years in the data processing industry with Fiserv and ending her career at SwitchThink Solutions as an integration Analyst.

Kelly was a longtime member of Westminster Reformed Presbyterian Church in Suffolk, VA. She served both the church and the community of Windsor, VA with dedication and devotion. Those who knew Kelly will remember her for her kindness, wit and love of God, family, friends, and work. She was always ready to lend a helping hand and care for others. She was meticulous and thoughtful in all things. Her absence will be missed by the many peoples lives she touched and her beloved fur babies.

She is predeceased by her aunt, Virginia Grieco, Uncle Nick Grieco; and niece, Amanda Davis Nowlin.

She is survived by her parents, Willis and Anna Blankenship; brothers Gary Blankenship (Rebecca) and David Blankenship (Heidi); sisters, Sherrie Davis and Nancy Allison; and many nieces and nephews.

A funeral service will be held at 4 p.m. on Sunday, November 19, 2023 at Westminster Reformed Presbyterian Church with Rev. Ruffin Alphin officiating. Burial will be Monday, November 20, 2023 at 1 pm at Woodlawn Memorial Gardens in Norfolk, VA.

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+2023, Lewisburg, Greenbrier Co., WV, Obituary

https://www.wallaceandwallacefh.com/obituaries/Alva-Wilson-Blankenship?obId=29796568

Alva Wilson Blankenship 66 of Lewisburg passed away Thursday, November 2, 2023 at home surrounded by his loved ones. He was born May 31, 1957 at Frankford and was the son of the late Alva W. and Luela Underwood Blankenship.

Alva’s hobbies included watching football, wrestling and camping with sister-in-law’s and brother-in-law’s. He was retired from Aviagen Turkey Farm.

Other than his parents, Alva was preceded in death by sister, Patricia; brothers, Michael, and David Blankenship.

Survivors include his loving wife, Cynthia of 43 years, daughters, Melissa (Kevin) Lowe and Kimberly Blankenship; grandchildren, Derrick (Winter) Lowe, Brittany (Tyler) Lowe, Destiny (Levi) Lowe, Bailey Hughart; great grandchildren, Gracelynn Rider, Oakley LaRue; several adopted grandchildren; sister, Hilda (Ronald) Wilburn; brothers, Melvin (Loretta) Blankenship, Carl (April) Blankenship, Bobby (Kathy) Blankenship, Jimmy (Laura) Blankenship, and Dennis Blankenship; several nieces, nephews and cousins.

There will be a public viewing on Monday, November 6, 2023 from 2:00pm – 4:00pm at the Wallace & Wallace Funeral Home in Lewisburg.