2000-2009, FL, Compiled by James W. Blankenship jkblank1(at)sbcglobal.net

SSDI, http://ssdi.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi , FL, Transcribed by Jim @ Blankenshipweb.com

Blankenship, Albert Lee 61, 13Mar1948 - 17Apr2009, (Florida), FL-263-02-7534

Blankenship, Benford Allyn 29, 31Dec1979 - 17Apr2009, (Florida), FL-593-14-6385

Blankenship, Homer L. 49, 20Apr1954 - 30Aug2003, (FO), FL-264-06-7527

Blankenship, Mario Devon 38, 23Jun1970 - 30Dec2008, (Florida), FL-267-77-4428

Blankenship, Mary B. 60, 02Sep1948 - 09Feb2009, (72), FL-265-82-9545

Blankenship, Neal D. 60, 27Jul1946 - 31Aug2006, (FO), FL-267-70-1348

Blankenship, Patricia L. 21, 19Jun1986 - 15Apr2008, (Florida), FL-592-88-8506

Blankenship, Robert A. 62, 26Jan1944 - 28Sep2006, (FO), FL-261-70-4343

Blankenship, Terry Douglas 54, 26Aug1954 - 26Apr2009, (Florida), FL-264-17-8290

Blankenship, Tommy 47, 01Jun1957 - 25Sep2004, (72), FL-265-37-2328

Alachua

2005, Gainesville, Alachua Co., FL, Obituary

Sarasota Herald-Tribune (FL) - July 2, 2005

Jeannette H. Yager, 84, Gainesville, and formerly of Sarasota, died June 30, 2005. She was born April 1, 1921, in Richlands , Va., and came to Florida in 1978 from Richmond, Va. She was a homemaker and former member of the Meadows Country Club. She was a member of Florida West Coast Symphony Women's Committee and the Daughters of the American Revolution.

Survivors include daughters Jeannie Dortch, Debbie Epes, Susie McCleskey and Betsy Simpson; a sister, Margaret Blankenship; brothers John Hankins and Henry Hankins; seven grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.

A memorial service will be at 2 p.m. Sunday at Toale Brothers Funeral Home, Colonial Chapel.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2009, Hawthorne, Alachua Co., FL, Obituary

The Harlan Daily Enterprise, (KY) - May 29, 2009

Susan S. Nimrod Sprinkle, of Hawthorne, Fla., passed away at home in her sleep May 22, 2009. She was 61. Mrs. Sprinkle was born in Hartford, Connecticut, on April 26, 1948, to Joseph and Sophie Nimrod. Mrs. Sprinkle moved to Hawthorne from Meriden, CT in 2003. She enjoyed traveling, motorcycles, Mickey Mouse, and her dog Chelsea. She was a member of the Eastern Star in New Britain, Connecticut. She was a supervisor for Medicare.

Susan is survived by her husband of 39 years, Paul J. Sprinkle, of Hawthorne, Fla., who was formerly of Loyall; a brother, Mark (Donna) Nimrod and niece Selby, of Guilford, CT; Sister-in-law, Nina Jo Allen, of Rainbow City, AL; nieces and nephews: Bill and Menora Blankenship and Marion Willis; Great niece and nephew, Chenoa and Kele. Special friends and care-givers: Diana Hollingsworth, Sue Muniz and Tena Fletcher.

Funeral services will be held at Loyall Methodist Church on Saturday, May 30, 11 a.m. with the Rev. Arnold Hammons presiding. Burial will follow at Resthaven Cemetery in Keith, Kentucky.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

Alachua Co., SSDI, http://ssdi.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi

Blankenship, Frances 80, 03Apr1927 - 01Oct2007, Archer, Alachua, FL, FL-267-20-7431

Blankenship, Kimberly L. 39, 23Dec1966 - 29May2006, Gainesville, Alachua, FL, FL-590-14-5519

Blankenship, Ruby 76, 05Nov1923 - 15Sep2000, Hawthorne, Alachua, FL, WV-236-36-8285

Blankenship, Robert E. 80, 29Sep1922 - 15May2003, High Springs, Alachua, FL, GA-259-20-2784

Bay

+2009, Callaway, Bay Co., FL, Obituary

Panama City News Herald , September 8, 2009

Mr. Harold Douglas "Doug" Blankenship, 52, of Callaway, Fla., died on Sunday, Sept. 6, 2009, at the Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville, Fla. He was born in Murfreesboro, Tenn., and had lived most of his life in the Callaway area. Doug was a new member of Carlisle Baptist Church and employed at Mr. Transmission as office manager. He was a diehard University of Tennessee football fan and avid bowler.

Survivors include his daughter, Mandy Lynn Blankenship of Callaway; his mother, Nancy Blankenship of Callaway; a brother, Gordon Vant Blankenship of Callaway; a half-brother, Michael Blankenship of Virginia; six aunts, Linda Gay Justice of North Carolina, Willa Mae Melvin of Hurley, Va., Barbara Kay Matney of Statesville, Va., Verna Ramey of Virginia, Glenis Lester of Virginia and Lelia Lawson of Blountville, Tenn.; an uncle, T.R. Lester; numerous cousins and his special friend, Megan Howell of Panama City.

Doug was preceded in death by his father, retired Master Sgt. Vernon Blankenship.

Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 10, 2009, at Carlisle Baptist Church with the Rev. Randy Kuhn and the Rev. Howard Browning officiating. Interment will follow at Parker Cemetery. Pallbearers are Marlon Ducker, Anthony Ducker, David Dailey, Rich Colter, John Trevillian and John Shipley. Honorary pallbearers are the members of Carlisle Baptist Church.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

+2009, Panama City, Bay Co., FL, Obituary

News-Courier, 11/1 - 11/2, 2009

On Friday, Oct. 9, 2009, William Franklin "Frank" Blankenship, 69, of Panama City, Fla., lost his battle with lung cancer. He fought his fight with love, laughter and a twinkle in his eye until the end. The angels came and took our beloved son, husband and grandpa to be with the Lord. Frank served in the Navy during the Vietnam War. He was an industrial electrician and worked for Alabama Electric, Brown and Root at Stone Container Co. and Williams Electric and Bay Medical Center. He was preceded in death by his father, Private William Chester Blankenship and his stepfather, Homer C. Pack Sr.

He is survived by his mother, Mildred Blankenship Pack of Athens; his wife of 21 years, Yvonne Blankenship; four children, Yolanda Granger and husband Butch, Elaine Button and husband Jan, and Sandy Roberts and husband David, all of Panama City, and John Whaley of Gainesville, Fla.; nine grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren and a special cousin, Doris McGuire and husband Arvid of Athens.

Memorials services for Mr. Blankenship were held at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 13, at Southerland Family Funeral Home in Panama City with Gary Brackett officiating.

This is a poem written in Frank's honor by his granddaughter, Amber N. Ivey:

For Frank,

My Dear Papa Oct. 9, 2009, marked a day I won't forget,

for on this day my precious Papa's soul to be with Lord was sent.

I'll remember all the good things like riding on his knee,

or adding personality to his birthday cake when I was only three.

He was an amazingly strong person, the man was warm and caring and good,

who had more love for his family than one heart possibly could.

Always kind to his children and grandkids, a loving husband to his wife,

this beautiful man who gave my Grandma the best years of his life.

He was there for me in my times of need, he helped me believe I could go far,

told me if I just keep reaching one day he knew I'd touch the stars.

Loved my many he'll always be, his memory will never cease,

goodbye, my precious Papa, may you forever rest in peace.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

+2009, Panama City, Bay Co., FL, Obituary

The News Herald,

http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/newsherald/obituary.aspx?n=william-franklin-blankenship-frank&pid=134279777

On Friday, Oct. 9, 2009, Frank Blankenship, of Panama City, lost his battle with lung cancer. He fought his fight with love and laughter and a twinkle in his eye until the end. The angels came and took our be-loved son, husband, dad, grandpa Frank to be with the Lord.

Frank served in the Navy during the Vietnam War. He was an industrial electrician by trade and worked for Alabama Electric and Brown and Root at Stone Container Company as well as for Williams Electric at Bay Medical Center.

Preceding him in death and there to meet him at the gate are his father, Chester Blankenship, and a special cousin, Joe Couey.

He is survived by his mother, Mildred Blankenship Pack, of Athens, Ala.; his loving wife of 21 years, Iberia Yvonne Blankenship; four children, YoLanda Lynn Granger and husband, Butch, Elaine Button and husband, Jan, Sandy Roberts and husband, David, all of Panama City, Fla., and John Whaley of Gainsville, Fla.; nine grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren and a very special cousin, Doris McGuire and husband, Arvid, of Athens, Ala.

Memorial services will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 13, 2009, in the Southerland Family Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Gary Brackett of Callaway Assembly of God officiating.

Bay Co., SSDI, http://ssdi.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi

Blankenship, James G. 72, 27Oct1934 - 08Apr2007, Fountain, Bay, FL, KY-407-42-0335

Blankenship, Ann Norine 53, 02Aug1954 - 29Jun2008, Panama City, Bay, FL, CA-569-78-8678

Blankenship, Harold Douglas 52, 21Jul1957 - 06Sep2009, Panama City, Bay, FL, FL-265-31-0157

Blankenship, Myrtle G. 92, 16Aug1916 - 01Nov2008, Panama City, Bay, FL, AL-417-44-4159

Blankenship, Voncille T. 82, 05Apr1923 - 09Oct2005, Panama City, Bay, FL, AL-419-24-1188

Blankenship, William P. 85, 16Nov1916 - 02Aug2002, Panama City, Bay, FL, AL-422-18-1223

Blankenship, William Franklin 69, 04Feb1940 - 09Oct2009, Youngstown, Bay, FL, AL-423-50-9264

Bradford

Bradford Co., SSDI, http://ssdi.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi

Blankenship, Wayne L. 72, 31Dec1936 - 09Mar2009, Brooker, Bradford, FL, IN-306-34-6873

Brevard

2002, Cocoa, Brevard Co., FL, Obituary

Herald-Dispatch, May 30, 2002

Thelma Blankenship, 88, of Cocoa, Fla., formerly of Ashland, widow of Daniel Blankenship, died Tuesday in Cape Canaveral, Fla. Survivors include one daughter, Dorothy Smoot of Cape Canaveral; and seven sons, Frank Blankenship, Peter Blankenship, Danny Blankenship and Robert Blankenship, all of Cocoa, Fla., Bud Blankenship of Brunswick, Ohio, and Allen Blankenship and David Blankenship, both of Houston. Funeral 2:30 p.m. Friday at Ashland Cemetery Mausoleum. Friends may call from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. Friday at the mausoleum. Miller Funeral Home, Ashland, is in charge of arrangements.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2001, Melbourne, Brevard Co., FL, Obituary

The News & Observer, (Raleigh, NC) - November 1, 2001

Buena Visa Roycroft Edwards, 90, a retired legal secretary, died Tuesday, October 30, 2001. Mrs. Edwards was born in Wendell, NC. The daughter of Alfred W. Roycroft and Audelia Gulley Roycroft, she grew up in Fuquay and was a former resident of Raleigh, NC. She was a member of Forest Hills Baptist Church, Raleigh, NC.

She is survived by her husband of 62 years, Bascom P. Edwards of Melbourne; daughter, Vista Boyland of Rockledged, FL; granddaughter, Karen Boyland Ruehmer of Spartan- burg, SC; two great-grandchildren; niece, Audelia Aycock Blankenship of Fremont, NC.

Mrs. Edwards was predeceased by her sisters, Ruby Roycroft Aycock of Fremont, NC, and Alta Roycroft LeGare of Charlotte, NC; brother, William R. Roycroft of Shalotte, NC.

Calling hour will be 1 p.m. to 2 p.m., Saturday at Shackleford Funeral Service, Fremont, NC with service following at 2 p.m. Burial will be at Elmwood Cemetery, Fremont, NC.

[SSDI, 02Sep1911 - 30Oct2001]

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

Brevard Co., SSDI, http://ssdi.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi

Blankenship, Daniel L. 67, 13Nov1938 - 13Feb2006, Cape Canaveral, Brevard, FL, WV/NC-232-64-9100

Blankenship, Bertha R. 77, 04Feb1923 - 15Apr2000, Cocoa, Brevard, FL, CA-553-20-8117

Blankenship, Henry L. 69, 27May1932 - 17Dec2001, Cocoa, Brevard, FL, WV-236-46-5115

Blankenship, Thelma 88, 28Oct1913 - 27May2002, Cocoa, Brevard, FL, WV-235-52-9362

Blankenship, Emogene V. 75, 15Sep1926 - 29Jun2002, Melbourne, Brevard, FL, WV-236-38-5761

Blankenship, Katherine A. 76, 21Sep1924 - 02Mar2001, Melbourne, Brevard, FL, TN-413-30-3749

Blankenship, Geraldine E. 84, 20Jan1922 - 23Apr2006, Titusville, Brevard, FL, PA-208-20-4934

Blankenship, Harvey T. 84, 11Jan1920 - 09Feb2004, Titusville, Brevard, FL, AL-422-12-0695

Broward

2009, Ft. Lauderdale, Broward Co., FL,

Williamson Daily News (WV) - June 17, 2009

Joseph Brent Bragg, 31, passed away May 30,2009 in Ft. Lauderdale, Fla. Brent was a graduate of the WVU Institute of Technology and Nova Southeastern University. For the past four years, he worked as a Physician Assistant for a large cardiology group in Hollywood, Fla.

Brent was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Ula and Ida Cline; his paternal grandfather, Joe Bragg Jr.; a cousin, Seth Bragg, and beloved childhood pet, Pujo.

He is survived by his parents, Joe and Vanessa Bragg of Hampden, W.Va.; a sister, Mendy Bragg of Charleston, S. C.; his paternal grandmother and step grandfather, Georgia and Jim Walsh of La Grange, Ky.; aunts, Rosa Lea (Harrison) Blankenship of Hardy, Va., Betty (Tommy) Sammons of Chattaroy, W. Va., Dainese (David) Nicholasd of Savannah, Ga., and Tammy (Mike) Allen of La Grange, Ky.; uncles, David (Judy) Bragg of La Grange, Ky.; Randall (Sheena) Bragg of Gilmer County, W.Va.; Danny Bragg of Gilmer County, W.Va.; Clayton (Sandra) Cline of Baisden, W.Va.; and Layton (Rita) Cline of Baisden, W.Va., and a host of cousins and friends.

A memorial service will be held from 6 to 8 p.m., Saturday, June 20, at the Freedom Full Gospel Church at Hampden.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2009, Wilton Manors, Broward Co., FL, Obituary

Sun-Sentinel , February 4, 2009,

Blankenship, Phyllis W., 84, of Wilton Manors passed away Friday, January 30, 2009. She was formerly from Cape Cod, MA. She retired from AT&T and was a member of the American Legion Auxillary and Fraternal Order of the Eagles. Phyliss was predeceased by her husband, Bert.

She is survived by her daughter, Donna (Paul) Hirsch of Fairfax, VA; brother, Warren Irving (June) Ward of W. Yarmouth, MA; grandson, James Hirsch; beloved friend, Clifford Ward; his son, Mark; his grandchildren, Bryan, Adam and Crystalyn.

Arrangements entrusted to Kalis-McIntee Funeral & Cremation Center, Wilton Manors.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

Broward Co., SSDI, http://ssdi.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi

Blankenship, Charles R. 61, 27Aug1940 - 04Feb2002, Fort Lauderdale, Broward, FL, MD-219-36-8134

Blankenship, Eugene R. 86, 12Mar1919 - 03Dec2005, Fort Lauderdale, Broward, FL, DC-577-07-4969

Blankenship, Judy Lee 65, 25May1943 - 28Nov2008, Fort Lauderdale, Broward, FL, VA-227-72-1171

Blankenship, Mazie O. 80, 20Feb1921 - 16Apr2001, Fort Lauderdale, Broward, FL, FL-261-70-7993

Blankenship, Otis 79, 27Jan1924 - 09Feb2003, Fort Lauderdale, Broward, FL, VA-224-22-3189

Blankenship, Phyllis W. 84, 21May1924 - 30Jan2009, Fort Lauderdale, Broward, FL, MA-027-12-6461

Blankenship, Raymond L. 86, 03Jul1915 - 16Jul2001, Fort Lauderdale, Broward, FL, IN-303-10-6824

Blankenship, Suzannne K. 81, 01Sep1926 - 13Jul2008, Fort Lauderdale, Broward, FL, DC-578-62-4710

Blankenship, A. L. 93, 27Aug1912 - 19Nov2005, Pompano Beach, Broward, FL, WV-233-03-3521

Blankenship, Barbara L. 76, 08Aug1929 - 27Jan2006, Pompano Beach, Broward, FL, OH-294-26-9816

Blankenship, Louise T. 80, 24Feb1927 - 22Sep2007, Pompano Beach, Broward, FL, AL-422-24-7893

Charlotte

+2007, Cape Haze, Charlotte Co., FL, Obituary

http://www.davisweaverfuneralhome.com/obitview.asp?ID=1081

Mr. Nelson L. Blankenship, age 75, of 19 Windward Terrace, Cape Haze, FL passed away at 5:08 A.M. on Saturday, June 9, 2007 at the Tide Well Hospice Care Center in Port Charlotte, FL following an extended illness. He was born in Clarksburg, WV August 4, 1931 a son of the late Jennings B. Blankenship, Sr. and Grace Elizabeth Cogar Blankenship.

Twice married, he is survived by his former wife, Norma J. Probst Blankenship and his current wife, Cynthia Spry O’Connor Blankenship, two sons & a daughter-in-law, Larry P. & Bonnie Blankenship, Bridgeport, WV and Garry B. Blankenship, Grafton, WV, a step-son, Brian O’ Connor, Hernando, FL two sisters, Mrs. Kathleen B. Martin, Birminghan, AL and Mrs. Mark (Linda Lou) Stevenson, Rock Hill, SC, two grandchildren, Hilary Gonzales & husband, Daniel & Matthew Blankenship & his wife, Stephanie, three great grandchildren, Nathaniel & Noah Gonzales and Colton Blankenship and a step-great granddaughter, Sadie Bringhurst his mother-in-law, Goldie Spry, Lumberport, WV and several nieces & nephews.

Mr. Blankenship was also preceded in death by a brother, J. B. Blankenship, Jr.

Mr. Blankenship was a member and Deacon of the First Baptist Church in Boca Grande, FL. He was a graduate of Washington Irving High School - Class of 1949 and the B. & O. Railroad School of Operations. He attend Point Park College & Fairmont State College. He was a graduate of the F.B.I. - N.S.A. Academy in Quantico, Virginia and the Jail Management National Institute of Corrections in
Boulder, CO. He was a master mason with membership in Bridgeport Late Lodge # 63 A.F. & A.M. and a shriner with membership in Beni Kedam Temple of the Shine in Charleston, WV. He was a past State Director of the West Virginia Jaycees and the Central West Virginia Pilots Association. He was a past member of the Benedum Airport Authority, where he had been appointed by the Harrison County Commission to a four year term. He was a charter member of the Tygart Valley Boat & Recreation Club and a charter member of the Tygart Valley Shrine Club. He was honored by being appointed an Admiral in the Cherry River Navy of Richwood, WV, serving as First Vice President of the WV State Sheriffs Association and he received an Honorary Degree from the “School of Hard Knocks” at Alderson Broaddus College. He had been employed by the B. & O. Railroad for over 32 years & was a Trainmaster, employed in the Monongah Division out of Fairmont, WV. He also worked on railroad committees that included, safety rules & regulations, policies & procedures and employee services investigations.

After his retirement from the railroad, he served the people of Harrison County as their Sheriff from November 1980 till November 1984 and as Clerk of Harrison County from January 1985 till December 1986. He had many interests and hobbies, which included, flying, golf, singing and fishing. He will be greatly missed by his many friends and loving family.

Friends may call at the Davis-Weaver Funeral Home, 329 East Main Street, Clarksburg from 2:00 - 4:00 & 6:00 - 8:00 P.M. on Wednesday, where a funeral service will be held on Thursday, June 14, 2007 at 11:00 A.M. with the Rev. Dr. Gary Beatty presiding. Interment will follow in Boring Cemetery on Davisson Run Road. His brother masons of Bridgeport Late Lodge # 63 A.F. & A.M. will meet at the funeral home at 10:30 A.M. for the purpose of according him Masonic Grave Side Rites.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

+2004, Port Charlotte, Charlotte Co., FL, Obituary

The Marion Daily Republican, July 14, 2005

A grave side service was held for Margaret B. Phillabaum on Sunday, June 12, 2005, at Cana Cemetery near Goeville. Born in Williamson County on April 21, 1920, Mrs. Phillabaum was the daughter of Thomas Richard and Isa Watson Blankenship. She died in Port Charlotte, Fla. on June 24, 2004.

Surviving members of the family are her sister, Ruby Adams, of Marion; her brother, Luther Blankenship, of Johnston City; her brother-in-law, Elmer Lother of Marion; her daughter-in-law, Nancy Phillabaum, of Morgantown, Ind., and her grandson, Kyle Phillabaum of Morgantown, Ind.,

Her husband, Raymond J. Phillabaum; her son, Richard Phillabaum and her sisters, Ruth Stokes and Myrl Lother, preceded her in death.

Mrs. Phillabaum served in the United States Navy during World War II and received a ribbon bar awarded to her unit at the Naval Communication Intelligence Organization in 1946. The award was not made public at the time because it was conferred in recognition of merit in the performance of secret wartime duties.

The VFW Post No. 1301 Ritual Team conducted the burial service. Those serving on the team were Luther Blankenship, Don Burgrabe, Pat Campbell, Lowell Davis, Bill Denton, Nelson Flagg, Dan Fruge, Richard Funkhouser, Larry Largent, Calvin James, Jessie James, Chuck Knapp, Ernie Rinella, Ron Russel, Chuck Sherrod, Jerry Swisher, Dan Tooley, Lawrence Tripp and Jon Tonner.

Funeral services were held on July 1, 2004, at the Salvation Army Chapel in Port Charlotte, Fla.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

Charlotte Co., SSDI, http://ssdi.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi

Blankenship, James W. 84, 23Apr1922 - 16Jul2006, Placida, Charlotte, FL, WV-234-09-3835

Blankinship, Lillian I. 89, 04Jan1916 - 21Oct2005, Port Charlotte, Charlotte, FL, MO-487-03-0840

Citrus

Citrus Co., SSDI, http://ssdi.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi

Blankenship, Otis T. 79, 02Jun1921 - 13Aug2000, Beverly Hills, Citrus, FL, KY-402-20-2618

Blankenship, Ima Jean 72, 19May1936 - 24Oct2008, Homosassa, Citrus, FL, WV-235-56-4026

Clay

+2004, Orange Park, Clay Co., FL, Obituary

Florida Times Union, February 3, 2004

Brita R. Satterfield, 64, of Orange Park, FL, died Jan. 31 in a Florida hospital. Born in Tazewell, she was a daughter of the late Haze Blankenship and Pearl Beavers Blankenship Baldwin, former Bandy residents. She had resided in Orange Park, since 1983.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by one sister, Greta Miller, and one brother-in-law, Bill Miller.

Survivors: loving husband, Donald A. Satterfield; sons, Brian Pease of Massachusetts, Michael Pease of Orange Park; stepchildren, Greg Satterfield and Mrs. Terri Clement; brothers, Tommy Blankenship of Tennessee, Ronnie Blankenship of Herndon; sisters, Mary Jennings and Vickie Clontz, both of Hillsville, Dorcas Wolfe of Herndon, Mrs. Chris Rice of Texas; nine grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

The funeral will be conducted Feb. 4 at 11 a.m. at the Holly Hill Funeral Home in Middleburg, FL, with Rev. Dale Jennings officiating. Interment will follow in the Holly Hill Memorial Park Cemetery.

Obituary submitted by the Hurst-Scott Funeral Home in Richlands.

http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=30206964

Clay Co., SSDI, http://ssdi.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi

Blankenship, Virgil E. 81, 09Jun1920 - 26May2002, Middleburg, Clay, FL, WV-234-22-8535

Collier

Collier Co., SSDI, http://ssdi.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi

Blankenship, Daisy G. 96, 27Apr1906 - 14May2002, Naples, Collier, FL, VA-224-62-0132

Duval

2006, Jacksonville, Duval Co., FL, Obituary

The News & Observer, (Raleigh, NC) - September 12, 2006

Daniel E. Hendricks, 42, of Jacksonville, FL, formerly of Cary, passed away on September 10, 2006.

Surviving: a daughter, Brooke Marie Hendricks; his father, Mack P. Hendricks, Jr. and wife, Brenda Hendricks; his mother, Judith Blankenship Pennell and husband, Ron Pennell; a sister, Julie Faith Wright and husband, Jamie Wright, Sr.

Graveside service, 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, September 13th at Oakwood Cemetery in Raleigh.

[SSDI, 20Oct1963 - 10Sep2006]

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

Duval Co., SSDI, http://ssdi.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi

Blankinship, Esther F. 86, 21Jul1915 - 26Aug2001, Jacksonville, Duval, FL, FL-266-03-5412

Blankenship, Hazel L. 77, 02Mar1927 - 26Apr2004, Jacksonville, Duval, FL, VA-229-24-5330

Blankenship, Lori D. 47, 07Apr1957 - 14Jul2004, Jacksonville, Duval, FL, OR-540-74-4404

Blankenship, Patricia 77, 15Nov1923 - 09Aug2001, Jacksonville, Duval, FL, FL-263-24-1704

Blankinship, Sidney Joseph 89, 19Nov1918 - 08Jul2008, Jacksonville, Duval, FL, FL-261-03-6903

Blankenship, Vivian 72, 21Nov1930 - 15Apr2003, Jacksonville, Duval, FL, FL-267-36-1283

Escambia

+2008, Pensacola, Escambia Co., FL, Obituary

Williamson Daily News (WV) - March 17, 2008

Oma Sansom Bailey, 83, of Pensacola, Fla., formerly of Waynesville, Ohio, passed away Sunday, March 2, 2008 Covenant Hospice House in Pensacola, Fla. Born Jan. 6, 1925 in Sandsiding, Ky., she was the daughter of the late William Anderson and Octavia Dotson Sansom.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Noah Bailey, brothers; William Blankenship, Alexander S. Blankenship, Wilson Sansom, Charlie Sansom, and a sister Olga Wolford. The most important things in her life were her faith and her family. She had a heart full of love and a soul full of grace and will be missed beyond measure by her family and friends. She was a member of the Ridgeville Community Church in Ridgeville, Ohio.

Survivors include sons; Everett (Terri) Parker of Pace, Fla., Daryl Bailey of Greenfield, Ohio, Keith (Pam) Bailey of Miamisburg, Ohio, Kenneth (Vicki) Bailey of Bainbridge, Ga., daughters; Brenda (Bob) Parker Aliff of Delbarton, Goldie (Ben) Parker Aliff of Lebanon, Ohio, Karen (Denny) Parker McClammy of Pensacola, Fla., Kitty (Jeff) Bailey Pruett of Pensacola, Fla., sisters; Ella Wagner and Lorraine Pruett both of Pensacola, Fla., Phyllis Blankenship of Edgarton. She is also survived by a special cousin Lawson Dotson of Phelps, Ky., a special niece Sharon Edwards of Edgarton, along with many nieces, nephews' cousins and friends. She is also survived by 12 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren.

Memorial services will be held Saturday, March 22, 2008 at 10 a.m. at the Ridgeville Community Church in Ridgeville, Ohio with Pastor Stephen L. Strong officiating. Burial will follow in the Heritage Hills Memory Gardens in Ridgeville, Ohio.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

I can’t find a Sandsiding, KY, there is a Sandsiding, Mingo Co., WV, JIM

2008, Pensacola, Escambia Co., FL, Obituary

The Logan Banner, (WV) - May 29, 2008,

Pensacola, Fla. - Georgia Lea Hill, 92, the second of 14 children, was born June 19, 1915, at Micco, Logan County. She passed peacefully Friday, May 23, 2008, in Pensacola, Fla.

Preceding her in death was her husband, Wetzel Hill; father, Jason Blankenship; mother, Bessie Brown; stepfather, Roby Brown; son-in-law, James Woods; daughter-in-law, Deloris Hill; grandchildren, Robert Hill Jr. and Dianna Hill; six sisters and four brothers.

Survivors include her sons, Robert Hill and Fredric (Lynette) Hill, both of Pensacola; daughter, Janice Woods of Narberth, Pa.; grandchildren, Kurt (Michelle Groman) Woods of Zionsville, Pa., Richard (Kimberly) Hill of Alvin, Texas, Deborah Hill of Chantilly, Va., Kimberley (Stewart Smith) Woods of Wayland, Mass., Ronald Hill, Kathryn (Dale) Clark and Curtis Barfield, all of Pensacola, Elizabeth (Mark Powell) Woods of Tylersport, Pa., and Cassie (Jorgen) Balogh of Dexter, Mich.; great-grandchildren, Amber Hill of Los Angeles, Calif., Michael Hill of Alvin, Hannah, Charlotte and Christian Smith of Wayland and Vendela and Axel Balogh of Dexter; sister, Emma (Frank) Wyatt of Jacksonville, Fla.; brothers, Raymond (Lillian) Brown of Canton, Ga., and Roby (Bertie) Brown Jr. of Palm Bay, Fla., and numerous nephews and nieces.

Services will be held at 10:15 a.m., Friday, May 30, at the Faith Chapel Funeral Home South, 100 Beverly Pkwy, Pensacola. Interment will follow in Barrancas National Cemetery.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2009, Pensacola, Escambia Co., FL, Obituary

Pensacola News Journal , April 22, 2009

Mr. Albert Lee Blankenship affectionately known as "Uncle Bus" was born to the late Louis Blankenship Jr. and the late Ann M. Blankenship on March 13, 1948. He was called to his Heavenly home on April 17, 2009. Albert attended Edwin Markham Junior High, Los Angeles, California. He was a graduate of B.T. Washington High, Pensacola, FL, Class of 1966. He completed two years at Pensacola Junior College. In 1968, he enlisted in the United States Navy for a brief period before transferring to the United States Air Force, in which he actively served for four years and one year of Air Force Reserve. He served his Country admirably which was during the Vietnam War. In 1973, ranked Sergeant, he was given an honorable discharge. He returned home and became gainfully employed at Naval Air Station, Pensacola, retiring in 2003, after 31 years. He was preceded in death by his parents, his nephew, Derrick White, Pensacola; and niece, Alexis Blankenship, Atlanta, GA.

Albert leaves to mourn his loving memories: two brothers, Andrew L. (Barbara) Blankenship, Charleston, SC, and Richard L. Blankenship, Atlanta, GA; two devoted sisters, Armalean (Al) Carter, Pensacola, and Annie R. (Henry) Manley, Atlanta, GA; and a host of nieces, nephews, family, and friends; and loving neighbors, Michael and Virginia Apparicio and son, Ronald and Brenda Moore and family, Deborah Stanton-Turner and daughter.

Funeral services will be held at Mount Sinai Missionary Baptist Church on Friday, April 24, 2009, at 12Noon, with Rev. Otha Leverette III officiating. Interment will be held at Barrancas National Cemetery.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

+2009, Pensacola, Escambia Co., FL, Obituary

Charleston Gazette (WV) - September 9, 2009

Paul Wesley Clemons, 62, of Pensacola, Fla., died September 4, 2009. He was born September 27, 1946, in Hugheston and was the son of the late Oather and Effie Blankenship Clemons.

He was also preceded in death by his brother, Robert Lewis Clemons. He was a U.S. Navy veteran, a member of the Presbyterian Church and was retired from Honeywell Corporation in Greer, S.C.

Surviving: wife, Rita "Mae" Clemons; brother, Allen Clemons and his wife, Joyce; daughters, Kathy Jones and husband, Graham, Stephanie Selman and, Mike, Jennifer Casey and husband, Sean, and Lynn McClotherin and husband, Anthony; sons Alfred Roy and Paul Wesley Clemons Jr.; 17 wonderful grandchildren; and five nieces and nephews who were much-loved.

Service will be 2 p.m. Friday, September 11, at O'Dell Funeral Home, Montgomery, with the Rev. Gary Tucker officiating. Burial will follow in Montgomery Memorial Park, London.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

SSDI, Clemons, Oather, 75, 19Jul1908 - Dec1983, Charleston, Kanawha, WV, WV-236-01-0534

Pensacola , Escambia Co., FL, Barrancas Nat. Cem., Burial

Naval Air Station, 80 Hovey Road , Zip 32508, TX (850) 453-4108

Blankenship, James Moulton II CDR USN, b. 01/30/1934, DOD 05/04/2002, Sec. 35 #3284, K, V

Blankenship, Charles W. T5 USA, b. 05/01/1924, DOD 04/07/2004, Sec. A-2 R-D #23, WWII

Blankenship, Frances L. b. 04/02/1920, DOD 12/08/2004, Sec. 35 #1629

Wife of Blankenship, J. B. TSGT USAF

From: Don Blankenship donblank(at)earthlink.net

Escambia Co., SSDI, http://ssdi.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi

Blankinship, Beverly A. 61, 29Jul1945 - 13Aug2006, Cantonment, Escambia, FL, FL-267-76-8849

Blankenship, Ann M. 80, 21Aug1927 - 15Feb2008, Pensacola, Escambia, FL, AR-431-46-3560

Blankenship, Auberniece M. 74, 15May1932 - 03Jan2007, Pensacola, Escambia, FL, AL-423-36-8144

Blankenship, David 51, 23Mar1955 - 04Dec2006, Pensacola, Escambia, FL, FL-263-21-2341

Blankenship, David N. 81, 06Mar1920 - 14Oct2001, Pensacola, Escambia, FL, AL-421-16-9744

Blankenship, Deloris 68, 20Aug1933 - 15Feb2002, Pensacola, Escambia, FL, FL-262-54-0861

Blankenship, Erskin D. 80, 06Apr1924 - 31Jul2004, Pensacola, Escambia, FL, AL-417-16-2351

Blankenship, James M. 68, 30Jan1934 - 04May2002, Pensacola, Escambia, FL, GA-253-44-2501

Blankenship, Robert McKinley 72, 24Apr1936 - 18Aug2008, Pensacola, Escambia, FL, FL-264-46-9752

Blankenship, Toledo L. 25-26, 25Jan1980 - 15Jan2006, Pensacola, Escambia, FL, FL-266-93-7700

Gulf

Gulf Co., SSDI, http://ssdi.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi

Blankinchip, Lisa J. 35, 27Jan1972 - 07Nov2007, Wewahitchka, Gulf, FL, FL-592-30-9711

Hernando

2004, Brooksville, Hernando Co., FL, Obituary

The Ottawa Herald, (KS) - July 27, 2004

Edith "Edie" Stocker, 74, Brooksville, Fla., died Sunday, July 25, 2004, at Hernando-Pasco Hospice Care Unit, Brooksville. She had been a bookkeeper for the Pasco County, Fla., Building Department and a member of the Wildwood Christian Church.

Survivors include her husband, Roy "Bud;" a son, Bill Stocker, Brooksville; a daughter, Vickie Sue Blankenship, Walland, Tenn.; a brother, Forrest Roy Baker, Garnett; three sisters, Edna York and Shirley Flenniken, Carthage, Mo., and Eva Willard, Sacramento, Calif.; three grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2000, Springhill, Hernando Co., FL, Obituary

Daily News (Bowling Green, KY) - April 24, 2000

Judy Monroe, 56, of Springhill, Fla., died at 9:10 a.m. April 21, 2000, at Oak Hill Hospital in Florida. The Granite City, Ill., native was a retired employee of General Motors in Bowling Green and a member of United Auto Workers and United Methodist Church in Florida. She was a daughter of the late Robert Smith and Berdie Pulley Smith of Granite City, who survives.

Funeral will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Goad Funeral Home with burial in Beech Grove Cemetery.

Other survivors include her husband, Floyd E. Monroe; a son, Larry Monroe of Scottsville; three daughters, Sherril Warren and Pamela Walk, both of Granite City, and Ruthane Blankenship of Scottsville; two sisters, Marie Winchester of Advance, Mo., and Betty Baker of Granite City; and nine grandchildren.

[SSDI, 28Oct1943 - 21Apr2000]

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

Hernando Co., SSDI, http://ssdi.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi

Blankenship, Carlton 81, 06Jan1926 - 07Dec2007, Brooksville, Hernando, FL, WV-233-32-8257

Highlands

Highlands Co., SSDI, http://ssdi.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi

Blankenship, James R. 92, 22Oct1913 - 01Sep2006, Avon Park, Highlands, FL, AL-418-09-8793

Blankenship, Lorene B. 89, 15Oct1914 - 31Oct2003, Avon Park, Highlands, FL, AL-417-05-6008

Hillsborough

2008, Tampa, Hillsborough Co., FL, Obituary

http://www.news-herald.com/articles/2008/04/03/obituaries/19448303.txt

Eunice Culp, 83, of Tampa, formerly of Chagrin Falls, passed away March 30, 2008.

Survivors are her sons, Burrell C. (Barbara) Culp Jr. and Kenneth W. (Susan) Culp; daughter, Jeanne C. (Mike) Cordeiro; seven grandchildren, Scott Culp, Ken Culp, Michael Cordeiro, Jennifer Culp, Meredith C. Blankenship, Courtney Cordeiro and Max Culp.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Burrell C. Culp; her parents, William R. and Florence F. Meyer; brothers, Milton Meyer and Glenn Meyer; and sister, Gladys Harper.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2005, Valrica, Hillsborough Co., FL, Obituary

http://www.genealogybuff.com/ucd/webbbs_config.pl?noframes;read=1402

William Earl Stinson, 87, of Valrica, FL, formerly of Richlands, died Sept. 18,2005 at his home following a brief illness. He was born in Richlands July 6, 1918. He was the son of the late George Beverly and Dora Alice Blankenship Stinson, both Russell County natives.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his first wife, Pansy Marie Burnette Stinson; one infant daughter, Alice Faye Stinson; three sisters, Blanche Mills, Mae Parks, and Ruth Helbert; and one brother, James Stinson.

Survivors: wife, Charlotte Stinson; daughters, Evelyn Sue Martinez, of Norwalk, OH, Terry Leigh Stewart of Tampa, FL; sons, Andrew Earl Stinson of Hudson, FL, Bobby Stinson of Sandusky, OH, Larry Stinson of Norwalk; sister, Bessie Fawbush of Richlands; brother, Paul Stinson of Port Clinton, OH; 23 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.

The funeral and burial took place in Valrica.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

Hillsborough Co., SSDI, http://ssdi.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi

Blankenship, Jimmie F. 82, 11Oct1920 - 07Aug2003, Brandon, Hillsborough, FL, WV-235-26-4543

Blankinship, Wallace D. 71, 11Sep1933 - 19Jul2005, Seffner, Hillsborough, FL, MO-493-36-5110

Blankenship, Thomasine P. 79, 10May1925 - 28Jun2004, Sun City Center, Hillsborough, FL, FL-266-22-3731

Blankenship, Donald E. 63, 06Sep1937 - 11Jan2001, Tampa, Hillsborough, FL, FL-265-52-0276

Blankenship, Ernest E. 74, 29Apr1933 - 28Sep2007, Tampa, Hillsborough, FL, VA-223-38-9774

Blankenship, Mary J. 88-89, 29Mar1917 - 23Mar2006, Tampa, Hillsborough, FL, PA-180-20-8989

Blankenship, Timothy D. 49, 30Aug1957 - 18Mar2007, Thonotosassa, Hillsborough, FL, PA-203-46-2531

Holmes

2009, Ponce de Leon, Holmes Co., FL, Obituary

Panama City News Herald , September 17, 2009

Mrs. Lillian Blankenship left this earthly plain Wednesday, Sept. 16, 2009, in the arms of her Savior and Lord Jesus Christ. She was surrounded by her children as she made her transition. She was born April 11, 1919, in Holmes County, Fla., to George Pickett and Clory Ann Powell Ramer. She was a granddaughter of Elias and Elvira Ramer, who homesteaded and established Sandy Creek Baptist Church in the late 1800s. She was a Sunday school teacher at Sandy Creek for 30 years. She taught at Oakland School in the Sandy Creek Community.

Lillian was preceded in death by her grandparents; her parents; and three brothers, Johnnie, Alchus and Lester Ramer.

Lillian is survived by her husband of 69½ years, Charles Darrell Blankenship of Ponce de Leon, Fla.; two daughters, Dolores Ann Cook and husband, Jim, of Ponce de Leon, Fla., and Glenda Jane Goodwin and husband, Cecil, of Theodore, Ala.; two sons, Elton Darrell Blankenship of Ponce de Leon, Fla., and Christopher Douglass Blankenship of Cheraw, S.C.; grandchildren, Timothy Goodwin and wife, Cammie, of Enterprise, Ala., Cecilia Wiley of Theodore, Ala., Brian Goodwin and wife, Dana, of Troy, Ala., and Jason L. Cook and wife, Jeri Ann, of Bulgaria; great-grandchildren, Rhiannon Blankenship Sutton and husband, William, of Ponce de Leon, Fla., Christopher Dakota Blankenship of Vernon, Fla., Caleb Davis Blankenship of Cheraw, S.C., Kayla, Grace and Christy Goodwin, Bailey and Brinley Goodwin, Shane and Brandon Wiley, all of Alabama, and Sofia B. Cook of Bulgaria; and one great-great-granddaughter, Lillian Hope Sutton, aka Lilly. She also is survived by a sister, Toby Lee Ramer Pate of Fountain, Fla.; numerous nieces and nephews; and two very special friends, Westa Ann Buckalew of Florala, Ala., and Faye Brown of Ponce de Leon, Fla.

The family wishes to express special thanks to Dr. James Howell and Mary Sutton, the entire staff at the Chautauqua Rehabilitation and Nursing Center and the ICU Unit at Healthmark Regional Medical Center for their kindness and help.

A time of visitation will be held from 6-8 p.m. today, Sept. 17, 2009, at Clary-Glenn Funeral Home, 230 Park Ave., DeFuniak Springs, Fla. Funeral services will begin at 10 a.m. Friday, Sept. 18, 2009, at Sandy Creek Baptist Church, 1125 Line Road, Ponce de Leon, Fla., with the Rev. Kenneth Harrison, the Rev. Toby Stone and the Rev. Dan Padgett officiating. Burial will follow in Sandy Creek Cemetery.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

Holmes Co., SSDI, http://ssdi.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi

Blakenship, Billy H. 74, 23May1935 - 07Sep2009, Bonifay, Holmes, FL, AL-420-44-8231

Blankenship, Dorris J. 65, 03Sep1935 - 20Mar2001, Bonifay, Holmes, FL, OH-271-34-8896

Blankenship, James D. 90-91, 17Jun1913 - 07Jun2004, Ponce De Leon, Holmes, FL, AL-423-09-1190

Blankenship, Lillian Jane 90, 11Apr1919 - 16Sep2009, Ponce De Leon, Holmes, FL, FL-267-56-0302

Jackson

Jackson Co., SSDI, http://ssdi.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi

Blankenship, Michael E. 53, 23Oct1949 - 08Dec2002, Cottondale, Jackson, FL, FL-264-86-7011

Lafayette

Lafayette Co., SSDI, http://ssdi.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi

Blankenship, Julia R. 84, 07Feb1920 - 29Oct2004, Mayo, Lafayette, FL, IN-316-14-2088

Lake

+2008, Astor, Lake Co., FL, Obituary

The Daily Independent, (Ashland, KY) - February 22, 2008

Adrian Hay, 83, of Astor, Fla., formerly of Springfield, Ohio, passed away Tuesday, Feb. 19, 2008, at Florida Hospital-Ormond Memorial in Ormond Beach, [Volusia Co.] Fla. He was born March 1, 1924, at Mazie, the son of the late Martin and Georgianna Fannin Hay.

He was also preceded in death by three sisters, Leola Evans, Clotine Blankenship and Ileana Black. Adrian was a retired machinist and programmer with the Elliott Co. in Springfield. He was a World War II Navy veteran who served on the USS Haas Destroyer Escort. He was a very active member of the DES Association.

Adrian is survived by his wife, Jacklyn Phillips Hay; five children, Leona Hay of Cincinnati, Gregory and wife Christine Hay of Springfield, Anthony and wife Debbie Hay of Springfield, Steven Hay of Cincinnati and Myra and husband David Stachler of Franklin; nine grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; and brothers and sisters Robert Graden Hay of Sebring, Fla., Gerland Hay of Columbus, Carson Hay of Ashland, Rita Wright of Reynoldsburg, Ohio, Glenora Hilton of Hernado, Fla., Agnes Ross of Columbus, John Frank Hay of Louisa and Carol Barker of Louisa.

The funeral will be at noon Sunday at Lewis and Ferguson Funeral Home in Sandy Hook by Brother Emmitt Barker. Burial will be in Elliott County Memory Gardens, with military graveside rites by Elliott County VFW 11428.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2004, Clermont, Lake Co., FL, Obituary

Daily News (Bowling Green, KY) - February 19, 2004

Robert Turner Hogan, 80, of Clermont, formerly of Morgantown, Ky., died Feb. 15, 2004.

He was a high school Kentucky state All-Star in basketball, took part in World War II at age 18 in the Battle of Iwo Jima with the Marines, was a graduate of Western Kentucky University, class of 1950, a member and elder of the Church of Christ of Clermont and was a former Kiwanian.

Funeral was today at Church of Christ of Clermont, with burial in Florida National Cemetery with honors.

Survivors include his wife, Claydean K. Hogan; two sons, R. Keith Hogan of Ferndale and Air Force Maj. Todd C. Hogan of Washington, D.C.; a daughter, Leslea S. Hogan of Clermont; brothers, Rondal of Kotzebue, Alaska, Genie Hogan of Cave City and Arthur Hogan of Brentwood, Calif.; sisters, Willie Mae Miller of Saratoga Springs, N.Y., and Doris Blankenship of Clermont; and five grandchildren.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2005, Eustis, Lake Co., FL, Obituary

Owensboro Messenger-Inquirer (KY) - October 9, 2005

We honor and celebrate the life of Margaret Stovall Davies of Eustis, Fla., formerly of Hawesville. Margaret was born in Allen County on March 5, 1929, and passed peacefully on Thursday, Oct. 6, 2005, with her husband and children at her side.

She was preceded in death by her mother and father, Mabel Palmer and Noble E. Stovall; and her brother, Robert Stovall. She was a graduate of Kentucky Wesleyan College and taught school for 20 years at Hawesville Elementary School and was a member of Hawesville United Methodist Church. We honor her as a woman of grace, dignity and strength with a caring and generous spirit. Though her spirit has gone on, her shining example of unconditional love lives on. She was a beautiful woman, devoted wife, generous mother, doting grandmother, caring niece and aunt and thoughtful friend. She is deeply honored, highly regarded and will be sorely missed by all whose lives she touched. Margaret was a talented artist and gifted writer. She was an advocate of human rights and all things environmental. She had a special place in her heart for Anthony House of Zellwood, Fla., and the Orlando (Fla.) Union Rescue Mission.

She is survived by her husband of 58 years, Charles E., Sr.; a son, Charles E., Jr. and Jill of Oakland City, Ind.; daughters, Emily Boling and Wayne of Owensboro, Krista of Orlando and Lynelle Blankenship and Chuck of Zellwood; and beloved aunt, Ida Nell Tabor of Eustis. She was Nana to her adoring grandchildren, Charles III (Chip) and Carrie, LeAnn Boling Crosby and Todd, Kirk Hayes, Sarah Davies, Will Blankenship and special great-granddaughter Elizabeth LeAnn Davies. She is also survived by several nieces, nephews and a special friend, Cindy Stump.

The celebration of Margaret's life will be held at Gibson & Son Funeral Home at 10 a.m. Monday, Oct. 10, 2005, with the Rev. Howard Willen officiating. Burial will be in Cave Hill Cemetery in Louisville with a 1:30 p.m. graveside service.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2006, Leesburg, Lake Co., FL Obituary

Charleston Gazette (WV) - April 23, 2006

I. Shirleen Sowards, 63, born June 4, 1942, daughter of the late Delbert and Evie Whittington of Nitro, went to be with the Lord on April 22, 2006.

She is survived by her loving and devoted husband of 47 years, Bill Sowards, born in Culloden, W.Va., and currently residing in Leesburg, Fla.; three children; six grandchildren; one great-grandchildren; brother, Steve Whittington of Ala.; and sister, Loretta Blankenship of Ohio.

In lieu of flowers a gift may be made in honor of Shirleen to Midway Baptist Church, 32707 Blossom Lane, Leesburg, FL 34788. Burial will be in Florida National Cemetery, Bushnell, Fla. Beyers Funeral Home, Umatilla, Fla., is in charge of arrangements.

[SSDI Ina S. Sowards 04Jun1942 - 22Mar2006]

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

Lake Co., SSDI, http://ssdi.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi

Blankenship, Ila E. 76, 03Aug1930 - 09Jul2007, Eustis, Lake, FL, WV-235-42-5381

Blankenship, Gerald D. 70, 27Nov1930 - 03Jul2001, Leesburg, Lake, FL, VA-224-34-1634

Blankenship, Wayne T. 83, 23Nov1924 - 17Oct2008, Mount Dora, Lake, FL, IN-316-16-2838

Blankenship, Robert R. 75, 14Feb1932 - 15Feb2007, Umatilla, Lake, FL, FL-266-42-7816

Lee

2006, Cape Coral, Lee Co., FL, Obituary

Herald-Dispatch, Mar 29, 2006

Michael S. Prichard, 63, of Cape Coral, Fla., passed away on Saturday, March 25, 2006. Michael was born June 12, 1942, in Miami, Fla., to Ray and Laura Lee (Stewart) Prichard. He served his country in the U.S. Army in the 101st Airborne Division. He retired from his career as a brick mason 10 years ago. For the past year, he had made his home with his daughter and son-in-law, Trisha and James Rachel.

Survivors include his mother, Laura Lee Prichard of Milton, W.Va.; a daughter, Trisha (James) Rachel of Cape Coral, Fla.; his son, Michael L. (Angela) Blankenship of Midlothian, Va.; a brother, Rob (Carmen) Prichard of Milton, W.Va.; niece Jennifer (Keith) Hall of Barboursville, W.Va.; nephew Jeff (Sarah) Prichard of Barboursville, W.Va.; their families; and 17 grandchildren. Michael was preceded in death by his loving wife, Doris and his father Ray.

Services will be held Thursday, March 30, 2006, at 2 p.m. at Beard Mortuary, Huntington, with Minister Toney Stowers officiating. Burial will be in Oaklawn Cemetery, Huntington, with military graveside rites conducted by The Veteran's Honor Guard.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2009, Fort Myers, Lee Co., FL, Obituary

http://threeriverspublishing.com/TRP/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=3573:michael-l-blankenship&catid=18&Itemid=237 , Wednesday, 12 August 2009,

Michael L. Blankenship of Fort Myers, Florida, was born on September 7, 1952 at Ripley, Tennessee to Elbert and Carol (Potter) Blankenship and passed away Wednesday, July 29, 2009 at the age of 56 years. He was raised in the St. Louis, Missouri area and was a baker by trade. He enjoyed playing billiards and was known as a quiet individual but friend to many.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Elbert and Carol Blankenship and brother, Marion Blankenship.

He is survived by his wife Frances of the family home; two brothers, Jerry Blankenship of Leasburg, Missouri and Ricky Blankenship of the state of Virginia; two sisters, Betty McLaughlin of Bland, Missouri and Joyce Gahn of Sullivan, Missouri; other relatives and friends.

Graveside funeral services were at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, August 5, 2009 in Gerth Cemetery, Bourbon, Missouri under the direction of the Eaton Funeral Home, Sullivan, Missouri.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

Lee Co., SSDI, http://ssdi.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi

Blankenship, Robert D. 59, 15Jun1946 - 11Jul2005, Bonita Springs, Lee, FL, ND-501-50-5505

Blankenship, Michael 56, 07Sep1952 - 29Jul2009, Fort Myers, Lee, FL, MO-497-56-1898

Blankenship, Richard R. 71, 03Apr1934 - 29Aug2005, Fort Myers Beach, Lee, FL, IL-337-26-6135

Blankenship, Sarah L. 80, 08Sep1919 - 21Mar2000, Fort Myers, Lee, FL, MD-214-22-6545

Leon

2009, Tallahassee, Leon Co., FL, Death

Tallahassee Democrat , September 17, 2009,

Pauline Blankenship, 57, of Tallahassee, died Thursday, September 10, 2009.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

Tallahassee, Leon Co., FL, Tallahassee Memory Gardens,

Blankenship, Collie Ruth b.30Apr1933 d.10May2001

http://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/fl/leon/cemetery/talmemgard.txt

From: diane dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

Leon Co., SSDI, http://ssdi.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi

Blankenship, Collie R. 68, 30Apr1933 - 10May2001, Tallahassee, Leon, FL, AL-417-46-9263

Blankenship, Donald E. 65, 02Sep1939 - 15Oct2004, Tallahassee, Leon, FL, AR-432-66-0203

Blankenship, Pauline J. 57, 27Feb1952 - 10Sep2009, Tallahassee, Leon, FL, FL-262-04-1009

Levy

Levy Co., SSDI, http://ssdi.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi

Blankenship, Gladys 87, 17Mar1913 - 05Jun2000, Williston, Levy, FL, IN-305-62-3945

Manatee

2001, Palmetto, Manatee Co., FL, Obituary

http://www.genealogybuff.com/fl/manatee/webbbs_config.pl/noframes/read/88

John Q. Moran, of Palmetto, died June 6, 2001, in Manatee Memorial Hospital.
Visitation will be 5-7 p.m. Friday at Ellenton Funeral Home, 3411 U.S. Hwy. 301, Ellenton.

Born in Palmetto, Mr. Moran was a lifetime resident of Manatee County. He was a heavy equipment operator for 33 years with the Manatee County Highway Department. He attended Church of Christ.

Survivors include his wife, Roberta Baird; one daughter, Barbara Blankenship of Palmetto; one son, Garry Blankenship of Palmetto; two sisters, Lugenia Harrison of Bradenton, and Fay Ramer of Dade City; two brothers, Warren, of Wimauma, and F.W., of Bradenton; and two grandchildren.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

Marion

2000, Belleview, Marion Co., FL, Obituary

http://www.genealogybuff.com/ucd/webbbs_config.pl?noframes;read=794

Wiley Blankenship, 91, a retired U.S. Army veteran, died Tuesday, Nov. 28, 2000. A native of West Virginia, he moved here in 1967. Mr. Blankenship was a member of the Seventh-Day Adventist Church. He was preceded in death by his wife, Rose.

Survivors include his sons, Kenneth Blankenship and Gary Blankenship, both of Ocala; daughters, Roseann Blankenship and Judith Blankenship, both of Ocala; five grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.

Roberts Funeral Home, Jennings-Archway Chapel, Ocala, provided information.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2001, Belleview, Marion Co., FL,

http://www.genealogybuff.com/oh/wayne/webbbs_config.pl/noframes/read/162

Cecil L. Estep, 73, 10632 S.E. 54th Ave., died Wednesday, Oct. 17, 2001, at Estelles House in Ocala, Fla. Services will be Tuesday at 11 a.m. at Rittman Church of God, 2600 Eastern Road, with the Rev. Charles Vance officiating. Burial will be in Hillcrest Memorial Gardens, Seville.

He was born Nov. 11, 1927, in Campbell County, W.Va., to Albert and Rama (Staten) Eastep.

Surviving are his wife, Ruth Toler (Williamson); daughter, Debby Estep; son, Jack Estep; stepdaughters, Patricia Hunter, Carol Delacruz, Cindy Wheeler, Marsha Klemundt, Shirley Bunn, Karen Blankenship, Linda Connor and Debra Nettnin; stepsons, Richard and Scott Nettnin; 38 step-grandchildren, and 36 step-great-grandchildren.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2008, Dunnellon, Marion Co., FL, Obituary

Charleston Daily Mail (WV) - November 21, 2008

William Frank "Corky" Albert Jr., 80, of Dunnellon, Fla., formerly of Malden, died Monday, November 17, 2008, at his home in Dunnellon. He was retired from Eastern Airlines.

He is survived by his wife, Nancy Louise Blankenship Albert of Dunnellon; daughter, Sharon Elizabeth Cowan of Dunnellon; son, Alan Frank Albert of Easley, S.C.; and four grandchildren. He is also survived by brothers, Jack of Cross Lanes, James of Jensen Beach, Fla., and Michael of St. Albans; and sisters, Nancy Brown of Pickens, S. C., Lois Spurlock of Ellijay, Ga., and Carol Smolen of Williamston, S. C.

Services will be 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 22, conducted by Robert's Funeral Home, Dunnellon, Fla. Burial will be 4 p.m. in Good Shepard Memorial Gardens, Ocala, Fla.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2000, Ocala, Marion Co., FL, Obituary

http://www.genealogybuff.com/oh/wayne/webbbs_config.pl/noframes/read/138

Louise Blankenship, 77, of Ocala, Fla., died Friday, Feb. 11, 2000, at Surry Nursing Home in Ocala. Burial services were held Sunday, Feb. 13, at Good Shepherd Cemetery.
She was born Oct. 9, 1921, in Tennessee. Other survivors include nieces and nephews and great- and great-great-nieces and nephews.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2009, Ocala, Marion Co., FL, Obituary

Bluefield Daily Telegraph (WV) - June 2, 2009

William Paul Gibson, age 59 of Ocala, Fla. passed away Friday, May 29, 2009. He was born March 2, 1950 in Buchanan County in Grundy, Va. He was the son of Jennie M. Blankenship Gibson. He was preceded in death by his father, Paul Edward Gibson.

Paul was a Tazewell High School graduate in 1968, and then he dedicated 20 years of his career to being a boss foreman for Consol Mining Company. He went to Ocala, Fla. 19 years ago from Tazewell, Va. to pursue a career as a heavy equipment mechanic in the construction field.

Survivors include one son, William Courtney Gibson and wife Melissa of Ocala, Fla.; one daughter, Penny Denette Gibson-Heitzman of Ocala, Fla.; one brother, Danny Ray Gibson and wife Lisa of Wytheville, Va.; five sisters, Phyllis Ann Gibson of Tazewell, Va., Debbie Large and husband Kyle of Tazewell, Va. and Mary Hensley and husband Richard of Houston, Texas, Jerleen Nearhood of Dallas, Texas, and Lorene Bolton and husband Chris of Tazewell, Va.; three grandchildren, Cody Gibson, Haley Gibson-Heitzman, Paige Gibson.

Memorial service will be held at 6:00 p.m. Saturday, June 6, 2009 at the Wings of faith Fellowship in Ocala, Fla. A memorial service will be held in Tazewell, Va. at a later time to be announced.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

+2009, Ocala, Marion Co., FL, Obituary

Point Pleasant Register (WV) - November 17, 2011

Charles Anderson "Andy" Cottrill, 34, of Ocala, Fla., passed away on Saturday, Nov. 12, 2011. Andy was born May 31, 1977 in Morgantown, a son of Charles E. "Bud" Cottrill and Lu Anne (Blankenship) Cottrill of St. Albans. He graduated from Hedgesville (WV) High School in 1995 and earned a Bachelor of Arts in English from West Virginia University in 2002. He was currently employed as a teacher of English at Dunnellon High School, Dunnellon, Fla. Beloved by both students and staff, he will be greatly missed.

He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Charles and Jewell Cottrill, and Charles "Mitch" and Betty Blankenship; and a close cousin, April Dawn Blankenship.

Surviving in addition to his parents, are one sister and brother-in-law, Jennifer and Jimmy Hall of Raleigh, NC; and extended family.

A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 19, 2011 at Wilcoxen Funeral Home, 2226 Jackson Avenue, Point Pleasant, with Pastor Ed Rogers officiating. Burial will follow at the Morgan Cemetery in Leon.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

Marion Co., SSDI, http://ssdi.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi

Blankenship, Cinda L. 79, 09Oct1920 - 11Feb2000, Ocala, Marion, FL, OH-295-18-9145

Blankenship, Delena J. 85, 07Mar1918 - 01Jul2003, Ocala, Marion, FL, NY-058-03-0572

Blankenship, Geanie M. 94, 21Mar1909 - 12Nov2003, Ocala, Marion, FL, OH-277-22-7138

Blankenship, Lottie 76, 21Sep1925 - 10May2002, Ocala, Marion, FL, KY-402-30-0978

Blankenship, Thomas J. 86, 12Mar1918 - 01Oct2004, Ocala, Marion, FL, DC-578-18-6421

Blankenship, Violet R. 78, 09Aug1925 - 01Mar2004, Ocala, Marion, FL, KY-405-22-0070

Blankenship, Clayton 89, 04May1916 - 14Jul2005, Summerfield, Marion, FL, WV/NC-232-14-3831

Martin

2005, Stuart, Martin Co., FL, Obituary

The Fayetteville Observer, (NC) - June 23, 2005

Mrs. Lessie Guin Duncan, 78, of 1162 SE 13th St., formerly of Raeford, N.C., died Monday, June 20, 2005, in her home.

Services: Funeral, 1 p.m. Friday in Crumpler Funeral Home & Cremation Services chapel in Raeford. Burial in Raeford cemetery in Raeford.

Survived by: Sons, Bobby and Allen; daughters, Brenda Garner, Diana Revello and Patricia Blankenship; brothers, Robert Guin and Johnny Guin; sisters, Margaret Sanders, Esther Harris and Rosa Brown; eight grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren.

[SSDI, 23Feb1927 - 20Jun2005]

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

Nassau

2009, Yulee, Nassau Co., FL, Obituary

Wellington Daily News (KS) - December 22, 2009,

Mr. Jeffery Wade Callaway, age 44, of Yulee, FL passed away on Wednesday, December 16, 2009. Born in Portsmouth, VA, he had lived in Wellington, KS for a number of years before moving to Nassau County in 1982.

Mr. Callaway had worked with McCall Heating and Air in Jacksonville as well as Callaway Heating and Cooling of Yulee. Most recently he has worked with his father restoring antique automobiles. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy.

Mr. Callaway leaves behind, his father, Curtis Callaway, Yulee, FL, his mother, Janet M. Callaway, Jacksonville, FL, two daughters, Heather Scott, Perry, OK, Britni Callaway, Jacksonville, FL, a son, Curtis Callaway, Wellington, KS, two brothers, Scott Callaway (Teresa), Adrian, MO, Terry Callaway (Tammy), Yulee, FL, three sisters, Zozet Frasier, Jacksonville, FL, Dezarie Anderson (Flint), Orange Park, FL, Tina Topinka, Argonia, KS and four grandchildren.

The family will receive friends from 12 noon until the hour of service on Tuesday at the funeral home. Memorial services will be held at 1:00 pm on Tuesday from the Burgess Chapel of Oxley Heard Funeral Home with Reverend Truman Blankenship , officiating.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

Nassau Co., SSDI, http://ssdi.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi

Blankenship, John W. 65, 05Jan1940 - 20Jul2005, Callahan, Nassau, FL, TN-412-60-1403

Blankenship, Dummer 74, 21May1927 - 29Sep2001, Yulee, Nassau, FL, VA-226-30-4007

Blankenship, Truman Leon 73, 19Nov1935 - 11Apr2009, Yulee, Nassau, FL, FL-264-44-3785

Okaloosa

2001, Crestview, Okaloosa Co., FL, Obituary

http://www.genealogybuff.com/uco/webbbs_config.pl?noframes;read=886

Lottie LeBrun Ladner, age 69, of Crestview, Fla., passed away Sunday, Oct. 14, 2001. Mrs. Ladner was born on June 5, 1932, in Sulphur, La., and moved to Crestview in 1970. Mrs. Ladner was preceded in death by her mother, Angelina Farguar LeBrun; father, Henry LeBrun; infant daughter, Rose June Ladner; and son, Terry Matt Ladner.

Survivors include his children, Jim and Susan Ladner of Laurel Hill, Fla., Wanda and Larry Brannon of Hartford, Ala., Angie and Elgin Courville of Crestview, Jerry and Eddie Blankenship of Crestview, Timothy Matt Ladner, and Jesse William Ladner; brothers, Louis LeBrun and Roland LeBrun, both of Sulphur; sisters, Ada LeJune, Artie Wyinger, Patsy Carlin, all of Sulphur, and Frances Franklin of Dade City, Fla.; 10 grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren.

A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 18, at Garden City Baptist Church with the Rev. Jim Skates officiating.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

Okaloosa Co., SSDI, http://ssdi.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi

Blankenship, James E. 78, 24Jan1931 - 16Oct2009, Destin, Okaloosa, FL, WV-234-40-7409

Blankenship, Jack W. 72, 12May1933 - 29Oct2005, Crestview, Okaloosa, FL, NC-241-48-8404

Blankenship, Charles W. 79, 01May1924 - 07Apr2004, Fort Walton Beach, Okaloosa, FL, TN-412-22-8590

Blankenship, Frances L. 84, 02May1920 - 08Dec2004, Fort Walton Beach, Okaloosa, FL, AL-424-01-1859

Orange

Orange Co., SSDI, http://ssdi.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi

Blankenship, Hester M. 90, 14Apr1912 - 24May2002, Apopka, Orange, FL, MD-214-22-6079

Blankenship, Billy J. 65, 29Dec1938 - 09Mar2004, Orlando, Orange, FL, FL-264-52-6847

Blankenship, Edna A. 88, 27Oct1915 - 28Jul2004, Orlando, Orange, FL, WV-233-28-4833

Blankenship, Glen W. 68, 28Sep1932 - 17Mar2001, Orlando, Orange, FL, MD-216-28-1468

Blankenship, Inez M. 92, 01Apr1910 - 13Jul2002, Orlando, Orange, FL, WV-234-28-6832

Blankenship, Nellie T. 79-80, 24Mar1926 - 10Mar2006, Orlando, Orange, FL, SC-247-36-1660

Blankenship, Ronald D. 68, 18May1938 - 08Jun2006, Orlando, Orange, FL, WV-234-58-7835

Blankinship, Virginia F. 85, 26Sep1916 - 03Feb2002, Orlando, Orange, FL, NY-081-07-4831

Blankenship, Bennett J. 75, 13Mar1928 - 07Aug2003, Winter Garden, Orange, FL, FL-265-36-2235

Osceola

Osceola Co., SSDI, http://ssdi.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi

Blankenship, Martha Jane 91, 12Jun1918 - 14Oct2009, Kenansville, Osceola, FL, IN-307-14-4208

Palm Beach

2009, Palm Beach Gardens, Palm Beach Co., FL, Obituary

The Palm Beach Post , October 28, 2009

Edna L. Blankenship, 78 years of age passed away on October 26, 2009. Edna was born in Frostproof, FL to Rufus and Georgia Jones. She resided in Palm Beach Gardens and had lived in Palm Beach County for over 55 years.

Edna was predeceased by her daughter, Debra Blankenship in 2008 and is survived by her son, Ralph H. (Susan) Blankenship, Jr; five grandchildren, Justin, Jessica and Taylor Blankenship, Morgan Mitchell, Blake Goodstein. She is also survived by her three sisters, Christine Fulgiam, Lee (Ski) Bykowski, Martha Crawford and their children and many friends including her former husband, Ralph H. Blankenship, Sr.

A private grave-side service will be held for family and close friends on Thursday, October 29 at Hillcrest Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to Hospice of Palm Beach County.

Edna was my Mother and was the dearest, kindest and most loving person I have ever known. I will miss her forever, but am thankful that God has taken her home and ended her sorrow and suffering. Mom, I love you always É.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

Palm Beach Co., SSDI, http://ssdi.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi

Blankenship, Lovilla L. 75, 11Aug1930 - 05Jan2006, Jupiter, Palm Beach, FL, IL-322-24-8713

Blankinship, Adolia C. 88, 03Jun1918 - 10Aug2006, Lake Worth, Palm Beach, FL, VA-229-07-0155

Blankenship, Debra L. 49, 06Aug1959 - 21Nov2008, Lake Worth, Palm Beach, FL, FL-262-59-5421

Blankenship, Edna L. 78, 13Nov1930 - 26Oct2009, West Palm Beach, Palm Beach, FL, FL-262-38-1500

Blankenship, French C. 84, 01Jul1917 - 02Mar2002, West Palm Beach, Palm Beach, FL, CT-045-09-8163

Blankenship, Neda W. 67, 18Sep1933 - 29Aug2001, West Palm Beach, Palm Beach, FL, FL-267-46-7190

Pasco

2005, Dade City, Pasco Co., FL, Obituary

http://www.genealogybuff.com/fl/pasco/webbbs_config.pl/noframes/read/42

Blankenship, Rena Jo, 44, of Dade City, died Thursday, March 10, 2005 at Pasco Regional Medical Center. She moved to this area in 1965 from her native Arkansas. A strong willed person, she overcame many obstacles. She loved being a mother and grandmother and will be truly missed by those who knew her.

Survivors include a daughter, Jennifer Melvin and her husband, Timothy of Ridge Manor; her mother, Jean Stewart of Dade City; a sister, Karen Fadling of Darby; two brothers, Carl Mears of Ft. Myers and Greg Stewart of Dade City; three grandchildren, Destiny Melvin, Taylor Melvin and Skyler Melvin, all of Ridge Manor; and numerous aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews.

The family received friends from 5-7:00 p.m. on Monday, March 14, 2005 at the funeral home. Graveside funeral services were held at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, March 15, 2005 at Chapel Hill Gardens.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2008, Dade City, Pasco Co., FL, Obituary

http://www.genealogybuff.com/fl/pasco/webbbs_config.pl/noframes/read/129

Minnix, Mary Catherine “Cathy”, 46, of Ridge Manor, passed away Thursday, January 3, 2008 in Dade City under the care of Hernando-Pasco Hospice. She was born July 6, 1961 in Dade City to Joe Cecil and Mellie Jane Hardy Minnix. She was a customer service representative at Wal-Mart.

She is survived by her mother: Mellie Minnix, Ridge Manor; her brother: Bobby J. Minnix, Dade City; 3 sisters: Lisa Ann & Kelvin R. Adams, Lois Marie & Raymond Gregory Spann, Gloria J. & Andrew Steve Blankenship, all of Ridge Manor; her aunt: Easter Cassidy, Dade City; and many close family members including her cousins: Wendall and James Cassidy.

Funeral services will be held 3pm Sunday, January 6, 2008 at the 301 Chapel of Hodges Family Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Chapel Hill Gardens.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2009, Dade City, Pasco Co., FL,

Published in TBO.com , March 6, 2009

Blankenship, Grady E., 76, of Dade City, passed away Wednesday, March 4, 2009. He was born February 16, 1933, in Moton, Ala., to Leo and Julia Greenhill Blankenship and moved to this area 33 years ago. He was a retired mechanic and a member of the Church of God.

He is survived by his wife, Ella Blankenship; three sons, Jerome Blankenship, Roger Blankenship, and Stevie Blankenship; two daughters, Bonnie Krummen and Lydia Someillan; three brothers, Hezzie Blankenship, Benford Blankenship and John Blankenship; his twin sister, Gracie Mote; 20 grandchildren; and 17 great-grandchildren.

Funeral services will take place at 11 a.m. Saturday, March 7, 2009, at the 301 Chapel of Hodges Family Funeral Home in Dade City. Interment will follow at Chapel Hill Gardens.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2007, Port Richey, Pasco Co., FL, Obituary

The Daily Independent, (Ashland, KY) - December 17, 2007

Howard Livingston Fritts, 82, of Port Richey, Fla., formerly of Ashland, Ky., passed away on Saturday, Dec. 15, 2007. He was born in Filbert, W.Va., a son of the late Charles H. and Lenace L. Fritts. He was a 30-year retiree of AK Steel and an entrepreneur owning his own roofing company for 10 years, as well as owning and managing his own Ashland station.

Mr. Fritts is former lay minister of Garretts Chapel United Methodist Church and Trinity United Methodist Church in Louisa, Ky. He was a former choir member and lay leader of Grassland United Methodist Church in Catlettsburg, Ky. He served in the Marine Corps 6th Infantry Division fighting in the Pacific in World War II. He was honor man of his platoon and a Purple Heart recipient. He was a 32nd degree Mason and a Kentucky colonel.

He is survived by his wife of 37 years, M. Carolyn Fritts of Port Richey; a brother, Clarence Fritts and a sister, Doris Englmeier, both of New Port Richey, Fla. He is survived by two sons, Ron Fritts of Quincy, Ill., and Don Fritts of Columbus, Ohio; four daughters, Kelly Fugate and Dawn Blankenship, both of Flatwoods, Ky., Jeri Rose of Duluth, Ga., and Holly Fritts of Port Richey; and nine grandchildren.

A short memorial and graveside service will be at 10 a.m. Thursday at North Meadowlawn Funeral Home in New Port Richey.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

Pasco Co., SSDI, http://ssdi.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi

Blankenship, Grady E. 76, 16Feb1933 - 04Mar2009, Dade City, Pasco, FL, TN-415-50-3229

Blankenship, James R. 65, 19Mar1940 - 08Nov2005, Dade City, Pasco, FL, VA-226-50-1690

Blankenship, Mary L. 56, 11Jun1951 - 09Apr2008, Holiday, Pasco, FL, WV-236-76-0953

Blankenship, Muriel L. 74, 22Mar1930 - 01Jul2004, Hudson, Pasco, FL, MA-032-22-4717

Blankenship, Rena 44-45, 17Mar1960 - 10Mar2005, Dade City, Pasco, FL, FL-266-69-7152

Blankenship, Ellen E. 54, 26Jul1955 - 24Nov2009, New Port Richey, Pasco, FL, OH-268-58-8437

Blankenship, Truitt 83, 29Jun1918 - 22Sep2001, New Port Richey, Pasco, FL, GA-258-20-7534

Pinellas

2003, Clearwater, Pinellas Co., FL, Obituary,

http://www.sptimes.com/2003archive/03/11/Obits.shtml

Chapman, John R., 84, of Clearwater, died Sunday (March 9, 2003) at Morton Plant Hospital, Clearwater. He came here in 1983 from his native Fremont, Ohio, where he retired as maintenance supervisor with Holiday Inn. He was an Army veteran of World War II and Catholic. Survivors include his wife, Barbara; a daughter, Candyce Blankenship, Dunedin; a son, John R., Fremont; a stepdaughter, Patricia Powell, Cumberland, Md.; 12 grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren. Lewis W. Mohn Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Seminole.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

+2006, Clearwater, Pinellas Co., FL, Obituary

The Gleaner, (Henderson, KY) - November 4, 2006

David Epling, 75, Clearwater, formerly of Henderson, died Tuesday, Oct. 31, 2006, at Bayfront Medical Center. He was a retired real estate broker. He was in the U.S. Marine Corp. and a member of Peace Memorial Presbyterian Church in Clearwater. He was a member of Casado Club in Clearwater.

Survivors include his wife of 52 years, Anne Coachman Epling; two daughters, Patti Jones of Allen, Texas, and Janie Miller of McKinney, Texas; two sons, David Epling Jr. of Lexington, Ky., and Kenton Epling of Dallas; one sister, Barbara Blankenship of Henderson; and five grandchildren.

Services will be at 3 p.m. Sunday at Peace Memorial Presbyterian Church.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2005, St Petersburg, Pinellas Co., FL, Obituary

St Petersburg Times, 1/23/2005

Morris, Robert G., 64, of St. Petersburg, died Thursday (Jan. 20, 2005) at Gracewood Nursing Center under hospice care. He was born in Michigan City, Ind., and came here 35 years ago from Wichita, Kan. He retired after 31 years of service at West Pharmaceutical in St. Petersburg. He enjoyed photography.

Survivors include three sons, Anthony T., James D., and Robert A., and a daughter, Gina M. Kelbaugh, all of St. Petersburg; three brothers, Jim Morris, Wichita; Bill Blankenship, Port Richey; and Dean Blankenship, Austin, Nev.; three sisters, Barbara Rowley, Mobile, Ala.; Betty Artherton, Bartlesville, Okla.; and Jeannie Blankenship, Port Richey; and 11 grandchildren.

Abbey Affordable Cremation and Funeral Services, Largo.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2005, St. Petersburg, Pinellas Co., FL, Obituary

The Pratt Tribune, (KS) - January 31, 2005

Robert G. Morris, 64, died Jan. 20, 2005, at Gracewood Nursing Center. He was born in Michigan City, Ind., and grew up in Sawyer. He retired after 31 years of service at West Pharmaceutical in St. Petersburg, Fla.

Survivors include: stepfather, Troy J. Blankenship, Caney; three sons, Anthony T., James D., and Robert A.; and a daughter, Gina M. Kelbaugh, all of St. Petersburg; three brothers, Jim Morris, Wichita, Bill Blankenship, Port Richey, Fla., and Dean Blankenship, Austin, Nev.; three sisters, Barbara Rowley, Mobile, Ala., Betty Atherton, Bartlesville, Okla., and Jeannie Blankenship, Port Richey, Fla.; and 11 grandchildren.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2005, St. Petersburg, Pinellas Co., FL, Obituary

http://www.andersonmcqueen.com/obituaries/Lois-B-Blankenship-194836/#/Obituary

Blankenship, Lois B., 98, March 21, 1906 - March 3, 2005, of St. Petersburg, died Thursday March 3, 2005 at Westminster Palms. She came here in 1980 from her native Monett, Missouri. She was a National Director of Children’s Education with the American Baptist Church in Philadelphia, PA from 1941 until 1971.

Survivors include two nephews.

Anderson-McQueen Funeral & Cremation Centers- N.E. St. Petersburg.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

+2006, St. Petersburg, Pinellas Co., FL, Obituary

http://www.gunterfuneralhome.com/obits/obituary.php?id=90211

Richard Lee Blankenship, 63, of St. Petersburg, Florida, died Sunday, March 5th, 2006 at St. Anthony’s Hospital. He moved to St. Petersburg in 1972 from his native Kalamazoo, MI. He was a Boat Builder at Catalina Yacht, Largo, Florida.

He is survived by his wife of 10 years, Carolyn A.; four sons, Noah Blankenship of SC, Matthew Blankenship of St. Petersburg, Victor Williams of Calera, AL, Jon Williams of Visalia, CA; his mother, Alyen of St. Petersburg, eight grandchildren, and three great grandchildren.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

+2007, St. Petersburg, Pinellas Co., FL, Obituary

http://www.gunterfuneralhome.com/obits/obituary.php?id=90899

Alyen A. Blankenship 88, of St. Petersburg, Florida, died Monday, December 3rd, 2007 at Bon Secours Maria Manor. She was born in Cassopolis, Michigan. She came to St. Petersburg in 2002 from Kalamazoo, MI. where she was a restaurant owner.

She is survived by two grandsons, Noah and Matthew Blankenship and her daughter in law Carolyn A. Blankenship.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

+2008, St. Petersburg, Pinellas Co., FL, Obituary

Charleston Gazette (WV) - June 7, 2008

Mavis Rader Vanderlik of St. Petersburg, Fla., died June 4, 2008. She was born Oct. 12, 1939, and was preceded in death by her husband, Robert "Van" Vanderlik and sister, Jean Ward from Richwood. She was the daughter of Arthur and Olive Blankenship of Richwood.

She is survived by daughter, Marilyn Hinkle and husband, Dennis, of Peterstown; two sons, Ronnie Rader and wife, Liz, of Gassaway, and Allen Rader of Kenneth City, Fla.; one brother, Stanley Blankenship of Richwood; two sisters, Wyonna Breedon of Lower Burrell, Pa., and Helen Weese of Johnson City, Tenn.; three grandchildren, Jeremy Rader, Todd Hinkle and Carla Barr; and by three great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. She is also survived by stepdaughters, Suzanne Haverty of St. Petersburg, Fla., and Toni Marriott of Pinellas Park, Fla. and three stepgrandchildren, Sara Coveny, Daniel O'Neill and Richard Allen.

Mavis enjoyed writing spiritual poetry. She was a member of BPOE #1224, St. Petersburg, Fla. and a member of the American Legion Auxiliary, Gulfport, Fla.

Funeral service will be conducted 10 a.m. Saturday, June 7, at the funeral home where friends will be received from 9 a.m. to service time. Arrangements are by R. Lee Williams & Son, 3530 49th St. N., (727) 527-1177, www .rlwilliams.com.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

Bay Pines, Pinellas Co., FL, Bay Pines Nat. Cem., Burial

PO Box 477, Zip 33744, TX (727) 398-9426

Blankenship, Harry J. TEC 5 USA, b. 02/07/1923, DOD 02/01/2002, Sec. 53 #475, WWII

From: Don Blankenship donblank(at)earthlink.net

Pinellas Co., SSDI, http://ssdi.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi

Blankenship, Jessie M. 95, 29Oct1906 - 14Apr2002, Clearwater, Pinellas, FL, FL-262-34-5337

Blankenship, Ruth E. 88, 23Oct1911 - 06Mar2000, Clearwater, Pinellas, FL, IN-314-09-5116

Blankenship, Larry 61, 09Feb1942 - 25Jun2003, Dunedin, Pinellas, FL, KY-404-58-7172

Blankenship, Minnie E. 83, 14Aug1917 - 01Oct2000, Largo, Pinellas, FL, IL-323-09-3448

Blankenship, Patricia L. 77, 27Dec1927 - 22Aug2005, Largo, Pinellas, FL, NC-237-44-6602

Blankenship, William T. 72, 29Jan1932 - 21Jul2004, Largo, Pinellas, FL, MI-382-32-8964

Blankenship, Josephine 64, 08Sep1942 - 13Dec2006, Pinellas Park, Pinellas, FL, FL-267-64-4123

Blankenship, Alyen A. 88, 09Apr1919 - 03Dec2007, Saint Petersburg, Pinellas, FL, MI-368-03-1711

Blankenship, Lester Dean 82, 05Sep1925 - 14Jun2008, Saint Petersburg, Pinellas, FL, IL-332-20-4329

Blankenship, Lorraine M. 69, 23Oct1934 - 07Mar2004, Saint Petersburg, Pinellas, FL, DC-578-46-0142

Blankenship, Marsha A. 58-59, 28Jan1942 - 08Jan2001, Saint Petersburg, Pinellas, FL, OH-279-36-6447

Blankenship, Richard L. 63, 01Oct1942 - 05Mar2006, Saint Petersburg, Pinellas, FL, MI-377-42-8171

Blankinship, William A. 59, 06Nov1942 - 04Jun2002, Saint Petersburg, Pinellas, FL, FL-267-66-6501

Polk

2004, Haines City, Polk Co., FL, Obituary

Herald-Dispatch, Apr 17, 2004

Marvin L. Blankenship JR., 74, of Haines City, Fla., died Thursday, April 15, 2004, in Haines City. Memorial service will be 6 p.m. Monday, April 19, 2004, at Oak Ridge Funeral Home Chapel, Haines City.

Mr. Blankenship was born December 7, 1929, in Huntington, W.Va., son of Gladys Blankenship of Huntington and the late Marvin Blankenship Sr. In addition to his father, Mr. Blankenship was preceded in death by a sister, Sharon Thacker. He was a sales manager for the Anheuser-Busch Corp. of Huntington.

In addition to his mother, Mr. Blankenship is survived by his wife, Sharon Blankenship; daughters Angela Vittone of Winter Haven, Fla., Peggy Waugh of Huntington and Terri Ellis of Charleston, W.Va.; brothers Jennings Blankenship of Huntington and Roger Blankenship of Fort Lauderdale, Fla.; a sister, Myra Nash of Huntington; five grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. A gathering of friends will be from 5 to 6 p.m. Monday at Oak Ridge Funeral Care of Haines City.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2006, Winter Haven, Polk Co., FL, Obituary

Ledger, (Lakeland, FL) May 11,2006

Mrs. Alma Frances Blankenship of Winter Haven died of cancer Tuesday (May 9, 2006) in Winter Haven. She was 86. Born in Newcomb, Tenn., on April 3, 1920, she came to Winter Haven from Crofton, Md., in 1971. She was a secretary for the Anne Arundel County School Board. She was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church.

Mrs. Blankenship was preceded in death by her husband, Edd Blankenship. She is survived by her daughter, Bonnie Lou Cranshaw, Winter Haven; three grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild.

Services will be at 7 p.m. Friday at the funeral home chapel. Burial will be in Jellico Cemetery in Jellico, Tenn.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2006, Winter Haven, Polk Co., FL, Obituary

Charleston Gazette (WV) - July 23, 2006

James Franklin Ramsey, 71, of Winter Haven, Fla., formerly of Houston, Texas, passed peacefully from this life on July 11, 2006, after a courageous battle with cancer and heart disease.

He was preceded in death by his father, James M. Ramsey; sister, Grace Blankenship; and life long friend, Troy Dolin. Mr. Ramsey's many achievements include a Bachelor of Science degree in economics from Morris Harvey College in Charleston, a Masters of Vocational Education Degree from Texas A&M University and an executive career in teaching and sales management.

He is survived by his beloved wife, Carolyn Ramsey of Winter Haven; his mother, Elizabeth Ramsey of West Virginia; one adored daughter, Diana Smith of Crockett, Texas; three grandchildren, Cory, Casey and Kylie Smith, all of Crockett, Texas; one godson, Jimmy Dolin of Tampa, Fla.; three sisters, Jackie McKinney, Helen Jarrell, and Dorothy Burns of Quinland, W.Va.; six nieces; two nephews; six grandnieces; and five grandnephews.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

Polk Co., SSDI, http://ssdi.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi

Blankenship, Marvin L. 74, 07Dec1929 - 15Apr2004, Haines City, Polk, FL, WV-236-34-2366

Blankenship, Mary C. 96, 31May1904 - 01Apr2001, Lakeland, Polk, FL, PA-210-34-7991

Blankenship, Virginia D. 52, 07Dec1953 - 19Jan2006, Lakeland, Polk, FL, OH-288-54-5244

Blankenship, Alma F. 86, 30Apr1920 - 09May2006, Winter Haven, Polk, FL, MD-214-38-3444

Saint Johns

2002, Sandy Creek, St. Johns Co., FL, Obituary

http://www.genealogybuff.com/uco/webbbs_config.pl?noframes;read=1250

Shirley Gomillion, age 67, of the Sandy Creek community, Fla., passed away Wednesday, April 10, 2002, in an area hospital. She was born in Walton County, Fla., on July 2, 1934, to Lonney and Stella Butts Garrett. Shirley was a lifelong resident of the Walton County area. She was Baptist by faith and a member of Pleasant Grove Baptist Church. Shirley enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren, gardening, camping, and all of the outdoors. She also enjoyed gospel concerts and serving the Lord. Shirley was known for her strong faith in the Lord.

She is survived by her husband of 48 years, Willie Ray Gomillion of the Sandy Creek community; daughter, Brenda G. Wells of DeFuniak Springs, Fla.; son, Tony Gomillion and wife Tareesa of Freeport, Fla., and Larry Gomillion and wife Jenny of DeFuniak Springs; sisters, Sybil Davis and husband Melvin of Enterprise, Ala., and Reba Blankenship and husband Bill of Eufala, Ala.; and grandchildren, Joy DeAnne Wells, Tiffany Gomillion, Kale Gomillion, Morgan Gomillion, Brad Gomillion and Luke Gomillion.

Funeral services will be held Saturday, April 13, at 10 a.m. in the chapel of Clary-Godwin Funeral Home, 230 Park Ave., DeFuniak Springs, with the Revs. Kenneth Harrison, Mike Brown and Doug Hogg officiating. Burial will follow in Sandy Creek Cemetery. Active pallbearers for the service will be Kale Gomillion, Brad Gomillion, Derek Allen, Donald Butts, Steve Storey and Andy Laird. Honorary pallbearers will be deacons of Pleasant Grove Baptist Church, Jerry Stafford, Jack Butts and Glenn Thomason.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

Saint Johns Co., SSDI, http://ssdi.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi

Blankenship, Ray G. 83, 27Mar1917 - 06May2000, Saint Augustine, Saint Johns, FL, NC-243-30-9852

Saint Lucie

2004, Port St. Lucie, St. Lucie Co., FL, Obituary

Herald-Dispatch, May 04, 2004

Opal V. Perry, 90, died Apri1 30, 2004, in Port St. Lucie, Florida. She was born in Grundy, Virginia, and raised in West Virginia. Mrs. Perry was a resident of Fort Pierce for 27 years, coming from Point Pleasant, West Virginia. Opal was a cook in the hospital industry as well as a member of the Daughters of the American Revolution, St. Lucie River Chapter, a member of the Fort Pierce Seventh Day Adventist Church and a volunteer for many civic duties and will be missed by all who knew her.

She is survived by her daughters, Bessie M. Thomas and Helen L. McCallister, both of Port St. Lucie, Florida; daughter, Virginia O. Browning of Kansas City, Missouri; son, S.W. McCallister of Lakewood Park, Fort Pierce, F1orida; sister, Georgia Hill of Pensacola, Florida; sister, Stella Kisamore of Charleston, West Virginia; sister, Emma Wyatt of Jacksonville, Florida; brother, Raymond Brown of Atlanta, Georgia; brother, Roby Brown of South Portsmouth, Kentucky; 22 grandchildren, 25 great-grandchildren and six great-great grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Jason and Bessie Blankenship; husband, Homer M. Perry; daughter, Ruby L. Mullins; and son, Ira M. McCallister.

Friends may call Wednesday, May 5, 2004, from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Wallace Funeral Home and Chapel, Barboursville. Graveside services will be conducted at 3:30 p.m. Wednesday at Ridgelawn Memorial Park, Huntington.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

Saint Lucie Co., SSDI, http://ssdi.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi

Blankenship, J. O. 83, 29Jun1917 - 02Jun2001, Port Saint Lucie, Saint Lucie, FL, MO-495-09-2877

Sarasota

2006, Nokomis, Sarasota Co., FL, Obituary

The Herald-Dispatch, (Huntington, WV) - January 19, 2006

Mary Eplin, 65, of Nokomis, Fla., formerly of Huntington, wife of Howard Daniel Eplin, died Sunday in Florida. She was a homemaker. Funeral service is 2 p.m. today at Johnson Nichols Funeral Home, Wayne; burial in Blankenship Cemetery, Wayne.

[SSDI Mary L Eplin, 22Jul1939 - 15Jan2006 ]

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

+2003, Venice, Sarasota Co., FL, Obituary

The Indianapolis Star August 16, 2003

Mary Ann Book Blankenship, 80, Venice, FL, passed away Saturday, August 9, 2003 in Sarasota, FL. Mary Ann was born May 8, 1923 in Indianapolis, IN. She moved to Venice some 27 years ago, from Kenosha, WI. She was a personal aide and also a psychiatric aide. She was a member of the Sweet Adeline's in Kenosha, WI; and performed with in the Little Theater in Wisconsin. She is preceded in death by her husband, Olan W, Blankenship.

Mary Ann is survived by her daughter, Cheryl A. Blakenship of Gold Canyon, AZ; son, Steven D. Blankenship of Adair, GA; sister, Marty Powell (Martha Jean) of Indianapolis, IN; 4 grandchildren Michelle L. Jacobs, Scott A. Jacobs, Sara N. Blankenship, Aaron J. Blankenship; nieces, Vicki Powell Tippit, Karen J. Gerald, and Kristin L. Powell, all of Indianapolis; 2 great-nieces and cousins.

Services for Mary Ann Blankenship will be held on Saturday, August 16, with friends gathering from 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. at the Irvington Presbyterian Church, 55 S. Johnson Ave., Indianapolis, IN 46219. An inurnment will be held at the Washington Park East Cemetery in Indianapolis. Memorial donations may be made in Mary Ann's name to the American Cancer Society in Indianapolis area. Arrangements handled by Ewing Funeral Home, Venice, FL.

From: diane dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2008, Venice, Sarasota Co., FL, Obituary

http://www.funeralquestions.com/obits/farley/memorial.asp?listing_id=107937

John Blankenship, 72 of Venice, Florida passed away Sunday afternoon, May 18, 2008 at Pinebrook Rehab. and Nursing Center. John was born August 16, 1935 in South Point, Ohio, the son of Virgil and Dora (Walden) Blankenship. John and his wife Nellie moved to Venice 14 years ago. John graduated from Ohio State University with a Bachelors degree in Science and a Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS). John was a devoted Ohio State Buckeye’s follower. He later attended the University of Michigan and received a Masters of Science in Dentistry. John was a member of the United States Air Force, was a member of the Masonic Lodge in Ann Arbor, Michigan and the Venice American Legion Lodge # 159.

John is survived by his wife Nellie of 47 years of Venice, Florida and his mother Dora Walden of both Venice, Florida and Dayton, Ohio, sons, J.R. Blankenship and wife Linda and grandchildren, Shane, Chance, and Beau Blankenship all of Wolverine, Michigan, niece, Kathy Mckee and great niece and nephew Kristopher and Samantha all of Dayton, Ohio. John was preceded in death by his father Virgil and sister Joanne Driscoll.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

Sarasota Co., SSDI, http://ssdi.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi

Blankinship, Agnes U. 92, 08Dec1913 - 29Dec2005, Venice, Sarasota, FL, IN-307-28-3375

Blankenship, John R. 72, 16Aug1935 - 18May2008, Venice, Sarasota, FL, OH-289-28-7809

Blankenship, Mary A. 80, 08May1923 - 09Aug2003, Venice, Sarasota, FL, IN-303-20-6308

Seminole

Seminole Co., SSDI, http://ssdi.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi

Blankenship, Sherry 62, 17Jan1942 - 08Dec2004, Altamonte Springs, Seminole, FL, FL-264-47-3118

Blankenship, William R. 77, 26Oct1931 - 04Sep2009, Altamonte Springs, Seminole, FL, WV-235-46-0064

Blankenship, Harry J. 78, 07Feb1923 - 01Feb2002, Casselberry, Seminole, FL, NY-092-14-6225

Blankenship, Ruth K. 82, 17Sep1918 - 04Feb2001, Casselberry, Seminole, FL, PA-204-28-7467

Blankenship, Corinne 86, 31Mar1916 - 02May2002, Longwood, Seminole, FL, MO-494-03-2072

Sumter

2002, Bushnell, Sumter Co., FL, Obituary

Herald-Dispatch, Apr 20, 2002

Hester Sue Wolford, 60, of Bushnell, Fla., companion of Charles Newman, died Thursday in Heron Pointe Health and Rehabilitation, Brooksville, Fla. Also surviving are two daughters, Theresa Blankenship of Huntington and Melissa Leadingham of Florida; one son, Darren Blankenship of Huntington; two sisters, Judy Harold and Cindy Withrow, both of Huntington; and three brothers, Randy Blankenship of Ashland and Ronnie Blankenship and Butch Blankenship, both of Huntington.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2002, Bushnell, Sumter Co., FL, Obituary

Herald-Dispatch, Apr 21, 2002

Hester Sue Wolford, 60, of Bushnell, Fla., formerly of Wayne County, companion of Charles Newman, died Thursday in Heron Pointe Health & Rehabilitation Center, Brooksville, Fla. Also surviving are two daughters, Theresa Blankenship of Huntington and Melissa Leadingham of Florida; one son, Darren Blankenship of Huntington; two sisters, Judy Harold and Cindy Withrow, both of Huntington; and three brothers, Randy Blankenship of Ashland and Ronnie Blankenship and Butch Blankenship, both of Huntington. No services or visitation. Chapman?s Mortuary, Huntington, is in charge of arrangements.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2007, Bushnell, Sumter Co., FL, Obituary

http://www.genealogybuff.com/fl/pasco/webbbs_config.pl/noframes/read/124

Petters, Ernest C., 74, of Bushnell, FL, passed away Monday, March 19, 2007 in Brooksville under the care of Hernando-Pasco Hospice. He was born June 6, 1932 in San Antonio, FL, to Charles J. & Emma Gude Petters. He moved to Bushnell from Tarpon Springs where he was a member of the St. Ignatius Catholic Church. He worked most of his life in the farming, citrus, and agriculture industry.

He is survived by his wife: Barbara Caldwell Petters, Bushnell, FL; 2 sons: Wayne C. & Janelle Ballard, Webster, FL, Kevin E. & Tina Ballard, Rockwood, MI; 2 daughters: Bonnie A. Lewis, Winter Park, FL, Sandra A. & Garry Huffman, Dade City, FL; 2 step daughters: Carrie Blankenship, Maryland, Carla Terry, Arkansas; 1 brother: Raymond Petters, St. Joseph, FL; 4 sisters: Hildegarde Osburn, Campbell, NY, Magdalen Coverly, Williamstown, NJ, Leona Bircher, Harrisburg, PA, Ruth Stewart, Hernando, FL; 9 grandchildren: Brandi Tadlock, Jim Harrelson, Julie Limoges, Dustin Ballard, Dixie Cleveland, Ashley Huffman, Megan Huffman, Kyle Ballard, Robert Ballard; 7 great grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by 3 children: Mark V. Ballard, Veronica Petters, Janet L. Ballard; 1 brother: Clement Petters; and 1 sister: Anna Clark.

Funeral services will be 11am Friday, March 23, 2007 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in St. Joe, Florida. Burial will follow at St. Joe Cemetery.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

Bushnell, Sumter Co., FL, Florida Nat. Cem., Burial

6502 SW. 102nd Ave., Zip 33513, TX (352) 793-7740

Blankenship, Donald E. SSGT USAF, b. 09/06/1937, DOD 01/11/2001, Sec. 411 #95, V

Blankenship, Gerald Dyer SK1 USN, b. 11/27/1930, DOD 07/03/2001, Sec. 433 #502, K, V

Blankenship, French TEC 5 USA, b.7/01/1917, DOD 03/02/2002, Sec.8 #08,WWII

From: Don Blankenship donblank(at)earthlink.net

Suwannee

2006, Dowling Park, Suwannee Co., FL, Obituary

http://suwanneedemocrat.com/suwanneeobits/x66391392/Obituaries-5-31-06?keyword=topstory

Celia Goff Smith, 80, of Dowling Park, Fla., passed away, Saturday, May 27, 2006, in Dowling Park. God began his work in her on Sept. 23, 1925 and finished that work on May 27, 2006. Her dream as a child was to become a teacher and she fulfilled that dream upon graduation from Stetson University in 1948. She gave much of her life to teaching in the Florida public school system. Her life was filled full by her dedication to that chosen profession, by her active faith in the one who saved her and by the loving relationship she had with so many. The only pain she ever caused in this world was when she left behind those who loved her.

Survivors include her husband who was blessed by her presence for more than 55 years, Stephen C. Smith; a daughter, Lynn S. Barnes and her husband, Glynn R. Barnes Jr.; a son, Gregory Smith; nephews and sons by choice, Frank C. Smith (Beth) and Daniel A. Smith; beloved grandsons, Alex P. Barnes and Raleigh K. Barnes; sister, Cynthia Blankenship (Lavaughn); sister-in-law, Sally Goff; two very special people to Celia and Steve, Sarah H. Gaston and H.L. Goff, they both know why; and many other friends ad relatives who loved and were loved by her.

She was also preceded in death by her father Alex P. Goff, her mother, Mary L. Goff, and her brother, Alex P. Goff Jr.

Funeral services were held at 11 a.m., Tuesday, May 30, in Beggs Funeral Home Chapel in Madison. Interment was in Oak Ridge Cemetery, Madison.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2006, Live Oak, Suwannee Co., FL, Obituary

http://suwanneedemocrat.com/suwanneeobits/x66392616/Obituaries-for-Nov-1-2006

Arnold LaVerne Andrews Jr., 59, of Live Oak, Florida, passed away Friday, Oct. 27, 2006, at his home after an extended illness. He was a native of Bath, New York and moved to Live Oak from St. Cloud, Florida about a year ago. Andrews served his country in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War as a corporal. He had a very good (hense of sumor) sense of humor, joking and cutting up all the time. Andrews was preceded in death by his father Arnold L. Andrews Sr.

Survivors include his mother, Dorothy Andrews of Live Oak; his wife, Pamela Andrews of Bath, New York; best friend, Caprice Browne of Live Oak; three sons, Justin Stusser and Damian Stusser, both of Washington, D.C. and Jesse C. Andrews of St. Cloud, Florida; two daughters, Autumn Browne of Chicago, Illinois and Joy Blankenship of North Carolina; five sisters, Connie Andrews and Mary Lafler, both of Bath, New York, Sharon Hamilton of West Palm Beach and Elaine Jones and Nancy Heidinger, both of St. Cloud, Florida; one grandchild, several nieces and nephews; and great-nieces and great-nephews.

Private services will be held at a later date.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

Volusia

2009, South Daytona, Volusia Co., FL, Death

Daytona Beach News-Journal , October 23, 2009

Kathryn Ann Blankenship, 55, South Daytona, who owned and operated a cleaning service, died Tuesday.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2001, Deltona, Volusia Co., FL, Obituary

Herald-Dispatch, Oct 17, 2001

Dwight D. "Ike" Price, 46, of Deltona, Fla., formerly of Louisa, husband of Catherine Price, died Saturday at home. He was a long-distance truck driver.

Also surviving are four sons, Benjamin Price and Anthony Price, both of Columbus, Ohio, Nicholas Price of Huntington and Jeremiah Perry of Marietta, Ga.; two brothers, Robert Price of Stanaford, W.Va., and Johnny Price of Huntington; and four sisters, Etta Bowers and Jeannie Day, both of Huntington, Sharon Blankenship of Haines, Fla., and Linda Ward of Adairville.

Funeral 11 a.m. Thursday, Baldauff Family Funeral Home, 1233 Saxon Blvd., Orange City, FL 32763; burial in Hollywood Cemetery, Orange City.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2001, Deltona, Volusia Co., FL, Obituary

Herald-Dispatch, Oct 18, 2001

Dwight D. "Ike" Price, 46, of Deltona, Fla., formerly of Huntington, husband of Catherine Price, died Saturday at home. He was a long-distance truck driver.

Also surviving are four sons, Benjamin Price and Anthony Price, both of Columbus, Ohio, Nicholas Price of Huntington and Jeremiah Perry of Marietta, Ga.; two brothers, Robert Price of Stanaford and Johnny Price of Huntington; and four sisters, Etta Bowers and Jeannie Day, both of Huntington, Sharon Blankenship of Haines City, Fla., and Linda Ward of Adairville, Ky.

Funeral 11 a.m. today Baldauff Family Funeral Home, 1233 Saxon Blvd., Orange City, FL 32763; burial in Hollywood Cemetery, Orange City.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2008, Orange City, Volusia Co., FL, Obituary

Lexington Herald-Leader (KY) - August 25, 2008

Myrtle M. Strong, 79, of Orange City, FL, passed away on Sun, Aug 17, 2008. She was born in Knox Co, KY on March 22, 1929, and moved to Orange City, FL from Lexington, KY in 1989. Myrtle worked as a certified nursing assistant, she enjoyed painting, playing the guitar, and loved country music. Mrs. Strong was a member of Volusia County Baptist Church in Orange City, FL.

Predeceased by her parents, Daniel and Hester Bull; her son, Jack Strong; and sisters, Viola Hickman and Claire Blankenship.

She is survived by her sons, Rex Strong and his wife Pratima, Scott Strong; daughter, Penney Epperson; brothers, Billy Bull and Ralph Bull; sisters, Girdie Lee, Lora Mitchell and Edna Lake; grandchildren from youngest to oldest are, Joey Strong, Leif Strong, Sarah Brookshire, Ted Epperson, Gail Akard, Steve Epperson and Jackie Beasy.

Arrangements are under the careful direction of Allen- Summerhill Funeral Home in DeLand, FL.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

Claire m. Herman Blankenship, b. 20Apr1930, d. 25Oct1968 Wilson Cemetary, Knox Co., KY

Volusia Co., SSDI, http://ssdi.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi

Blankenship, Alice 75, 04Jul1928 - 13Nov2003, Deltona, Volusia, FL, MO-500-28-8618

Blankenship, Kathryn Ann 55, 06Sep1954 - 20Oct2009, Daytona Beach, Volusia, FL, FL-266-13-2721

Blankenship, Clara 73, 18May1931 - 15Dec2004, Orange City, Volusia, FL, KY-404-44-7853

Blankenship, Helen V. 90, 17Mar1917 - 04Jan2008, Ormond Beach, Volusia, FL, OH-288-10-6534

Wakulla

2009, Crawfordville, Wakulla Co., FL, Obituary

Skagit Valley Herald Publishing Company, October 13, 2009

Hazel Ruth (Houser) Blankenship (1927 - 2009) passed away on Monday, October 5th, 2009 at home in Crawfordville, FL. She was 82. She was born to Rex and Mae Houser Sr. on March 19, 1927, in Bow, WA.

She is survived by husband Robert Blankenship of Crawfordville, FL, 2 daughters, Sally Closser of Bellingham, Candy Closser of Crawfordville, FL, one son Rob Blankenship of Missouri, two sisters, Olive Routon of Burlington and Bettye Lou Houser of Winthrop, two brothers, Ray Houser of Sedro-Woolley and Rex Houser Jr. of Burlington.

She was proceeded in death by her parents Rex and Mae Houser Sr. and step mother Betty Houser Sr., 4 brothers, Jack Houser, Gay Houser, James Houser and step brother Les Wilkenson, one sister Evalyne Davenport.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

Wakulla Co., SSDI, http://ssdi.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi

Blankenship, Hazel Ruth 82, 19Mar1927 - 05Oct2009, Crawfordville, Wakulla, FL, WA-537-20-7266

Blankenship, James 62, 08Jul1946 - 11Feb2009, Panacea, Wakulla, FL, FL-267-74-2691

Walton

2000, DeFuniak Springs, Walton Co., FL, Obituary

http://www.genealogybuff.com/uco/webbbs_config.pl?noframes;read=1141

Carl Edwin Young went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, March 29, 2000. The fourth child and first son of Guy Brooks Young and Grace Campbell Young, Carl was born on Jan. 2, 1931, at the family home at Fristoe in Benton County, Mo. He moved from Orlando, Fla., to his farm in Ponce de Leon, Fla., in January 1964. In 1967, Carl was called to preach and served as a bi-vocational pastor of churches in Holmes, Walton and Washington counties. Due to health problems he retired in 1998. However, he continued to share his faith in the Lord and to encourage friends and family. At the time of his death he was a member of Bridge Creek Baptist Church in Ponce de Leon.

Carl was preceded in death by his mother, Grace Young; sister, Hester Davis; and brother, Dean Young.

He is survived by Florence Young, his wife of 48 years; father, Guy Young of Homassassa, Fla.; children, Brenda and Johnny Mize of Port St. Joe, Fla., Stephen and Linda Young of Port St. Lucie, Fla., Faye and Jerry Cosson of DeFuniak Springs, Fla., Kevin and Dianne Young of Fort Pierce, Fla., and Violet and Ken Kenton of Ponce de Leon; sisters, Verna and husband Paul Hiatt of Orlando, Fla., Bonnie and husband Edwin Flick, and Joy and husband Sam Palmer of Homasassa, Fla.; brother-in-law, Charles Davis; sister-in-law, Roline Young of Orlando; grandchildren, Matthew, Michael, Sarah, Paul, Cole, Caleb, Zachary, Lacey, Amy and Abbie; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, April 1, at East Baptist Church in DeFuniak Springs with the Revs. Jerry Moore and Gary Scott officiating.
Pallbearers are Elton Blankenship, Jimmy Hicks, John Lawson, Paul Slay Jr. and Robert Kroll. Honorary pallbearers are pastors and deacons in Holmes and Walton County Baptist Associations. Burial will follow at Ponce de Leon City Cemetery.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

+2000, DeFuniak Springs, Walton Co., FL, Obituary

http://www.genealogybuff.com/uco/webbbs_config.pl?noframes;read=1196

Harvey H. Mitchell, age 90, of DeFuniak Springs, Fla., passed away Tuesday, Dec. 19, 2000, in a Niceville, Fla., nursing facility. He was born to Charlie A. and Callie Frances (Tew) Mitchell on Dec. 25, 1909, in Samson, Ala. The family moved to Noma, Fla., in 1911, and then to Freeport, Fla., in 1921.
Mr. Mitchell graduated from Walton High School in 1929 and from Campbell Business College in Dothan, Ala., in 1930. He was a veteran of World War II, having served in the U.S. Army in the European Theater of Operations. He was a member of First Baptist Church, and past master of DeFuniak Springs Lodge 170 F&AM.

He was preceded in death by his father and mother; wife, Verna Whiddon Mitchell; and sisters, Ruth Blankenship, Agnes Crawford and Jeanette Griswold.

He is survived by his sister, Mildred Brown of DeFuniak Springs; and many nieces and nephews.

Graveside services will be held at 3 p.m. Wednesday at Magnolia Cemetery with Dr. Robert Jay officiating.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

Walton Co., SSDI, http://ssdi.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi

Blankenship, Charles H. 79, 21Apr1925 - 25Aug2004, Defuniak Springs, Walton, FL, FL-267-20-1591

Son of Dewey Otis Blankenship & Ruth Mitchell

Blankenship, Lorna S. 45, 10Aug1962 - 03Mar2008, Defuniak Springs, Walton, FL, FL-263-71-5871

Lorna Joy Scott Wife of Harvey Michael Blankenship

Washington

2007, Chipley, Washington Co., FL, Obituary

http://www.genealogybuff.com/fl/washington/webbbs_config.pl/noframes/read/68

Marion J. Johns, 82, of Chipley died July 22 2007 at his home. He was born July 22, 1925, in Mobile, Ala., to Curtis and Bessie (Daniels) Johns. He graduated from Auburn University School of Pharmacy and was a pharmacist at Service Drug Store in Graceville. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge in Saraland, Ala. Johns founded the local Habitat for Humanity program. He was a member of the Washington County Literacy Foundation, and the Auburn University Nature Conservancy.

Survivors include his wife, John Johns of Chipley; a son and daughter-in-law, Jeff and Paulette Johns of Mobile, Ala.; a daughter and son-in-law, Pam and Mike Wilson of Mobile; two stepsons, Tim Blankenship of Mexia, Texas, and David Blankenship of Gainesville; a stepdaughter, Debbie Day of Chipley; brother, Marvin Johns of Mobile; sister, Myrtle Hunter of Columbus, Ohio, 13 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.

Services were held July 25 in the funeral home chapel with the Rev. Ron Alderman officiating. Burial was in Orange Hill Methodist Church Cemetery with Brown Funeral Home of Chipley.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

Washington Co., SSDI, http://ssdi.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi

Blankenship, Clayton E. 28-29, 25Mar1973 - 15Mar2002, Chipley, Washington, FL, FL-263-53-1161