2015-2019, FL, Compiled by James W. Blankenship jkblank1(at)sbcglobal.net
2015, Florida, Obituary
Published in The Columbus Dispatch on Apr. 14,
2015
Richard "Dick" E. Herron, 80, of Florida, passed
Saturday, April 11, 2015 in Circleville, [Pickaway Co., OH]. He
was retired from Manna Pro Corp.
Dick is survived by his wife, Patricia (Smith) Herron; son, Michael
Herron; daughters, Cindy (Mike)
Rager, Mindy (Tony) Blankenship; ten grandchildren, Nikki, Mike, Kimberly, Jamie, Shawn,
Sharon, Jayson, Brian, Kyle and Tyler; nine great grandchildren; three
brothers, Tom (Betty) Herron, Ted Herron, Bernard Moats; two sisters, Charlene
Coates and Beverly (Randy) Tatman; and sister-in-law, Pat Herron.
Funeral service Thursday, April 16, 2015 at 11 a.m. at the Wellman
Funeral Home, Circleville with Michael Cottle officiating. Burial
Tarlton Cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Alachua
+2017, Alachua, Alachua
Co., FL, Obituary
The Orlando Sentinel, (FL) - November 26, 2017
Wilma Sue Blankenship, 93 [1924], of Alachua, died Monday, November 20, 2017.
Carey Hand Cox- ParkerFuneral Home, Winter
Park, Florida. (407)
647-1942
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Wilma S.
Blankenship – b.31Mar1924 – Orlando, FL: https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:K1V5-JKN
Relatives -
Julieen F. Blankenship, Paul F. Blankenship, Paul G. Blankenship.
2015, Gainesville, Alachua Co., FL, Obituary
Times Record (Fort Smith, AR) Date: April 2, 2015
Mr. Doyle B. Cochran went to be with the lord March 30, 2015, in
Gainesville, Fla., where he had lived with his daughter and son-in-law in
recent years. Mr. Cochran was born March 12, 1926, in Barber
He enjoyed being around his grandchildren and great-grandchildren
who visited him frequently, and served in the Philippines during World War II
with the Navy Seabees. He loved the lord and served as a Gideon for more than
40 years, where he carried the message of salvation into jails and prisons. Mr.
Cochran was very community oriented and placed a high value on education. He
was a faithful supporter of Trevecca Nazarene University. He spent the majority
of his working career with Boeing in quality control on many space programs.
Mr. Cochran is survived by his daughter,
Carol Blankenship; and two sons, Mack Cochran and Doyle
Cochran Jr. He also has a twin brother, Dale Cochran; and two sisters, Dorothy
Neisler and Lizzie Laura Russell, still living.
He will be laid to rest at the Florida National Cemetery in Bushnell,
Fla. Arrangements are in the care of Forest Meadows
Funeral Home in Gainesville.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2016, Gainesville, Alachua Co., FL, Obituary
The Gainesville Sun, (FL) - June 5, 2016
Shirley Mae Blankenship Martin went home to be with the Lord on May 21, 2016. She was born July
24, 1930 in Washington, DC.
Shirley moved to Miami Florida as a child and that is where she met
her husband William (Bill) Martin. Bill and Shirley were married for 60 years
and they had six children. She and her husband and family moved to Alachua
Florida in 1957 and lived in Gainesville Florida since 1971.
Our Mom lived her life for her husband and children. Her greatest
legacy was her unconditional love for her family and raising six loving and
caring Christian children.
She was preceded in death by her husband Bill Martin
She is survived by her six children, Terry Shelley, Linda Walker,
Cindy Cox, Peggy Rogers, Billy Martin, Jimmy Martin, eleven grandchildren and
ten great grandchildren.
Memorial services will be held Friday, June 10th at 6:00 pm at
Forest Meadows Funeral Home Chapel with Brother Elwood Baker officiating.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2017, Gainesville, Alachua Co., FL, Obituary
http://www.tributes.com/obituary/show/Kenneth-K.-Blankenship-105445405
Kenneth K. Blankenship, July 14, 1950 - November 1, 2017, Gainesville, Florida
A Vietnam veteran, he proudly served his country in the United
States Army as a medic.
A memorial service will be held Friday, November 3, 2017 at 11:00
a.m., at Believer's Worship Center Church of God with Bro. Ron Sanderson
officiating.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2019, Gainesville, Alachua Co., FL, Death
http://www.tributes.com/obituary/show/Gerald-Blankenship-106909047
Mr. Gerald Blankenship, August 10, 1941 - March 6, 2019, Florida
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2019, Gainesville, Alachua Co., FL, Obituary
https://www.jonesgallagherfh.com/obituaries/Gerald-Blankenship-3/#!/Obituary
Gerald Blankenship age 77, passed
on Wednesday, March 6, 2019 in Gainesville. He was born on August 10, 1941 in
Starke to the late Virgil and Edna “Yates” Blankenship.
Gerald was a volunteer firefighter for
the New River Fire Department, retired as a welder for GE after 25 years, and
owned B&B Air Condition. During his spare time he enjoyed spending time
farming with his tractor and also enjoyed spending time with his dogs.
He was preceded in death by his parents
and brother, James H. Blankenship.
Survivors include his wife, Murley “Browning”
Blankenship of Starke; son, Kevin Blankenship of Gainesville; brothers, Tim (Cathy)
Blankenship of Orange Park, Forrest (Jeannie) Blankenship of West
Virginia, Frank (Sheila) Blackburn of Starke, and Randy (Shannon)
Blankenship of Starke; sisters, Joyce Fox of Kentucky, Marie (Danny) Brabham
of Fleming Island, Barbara Weddington of West Virginia, Janet (Billy) Meeks of Deltona, and Sandra Andrews of
Keystone; 3 grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held on Monday,
March 11, 2019 in the DeWitt C. Jones Chapel at 2:00 pm, Pastor Glenn Cathey
and Pastor Ron Kimbrell officiating.
+2016, Hawthorne, Alachua Co., FL Obituary
The Gainesville Sun, (FL) - December 25, 2016
Vesta Blankenship,
87, was born in Pineville, West Virginia on March 26, 1929. Vesta died
peacefully at Haven Hospice in Chiefland, [Levy Co.,] FL on December 22, 2016.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Albon
Blankenship.
Survivors include her two daughters,
Linda Blankenship Williams, Debbe Blankenship Duffie (Larry); six grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and four
great-great grandchildren.
A service will begin at 1:00pm on Tuesday, December 27, 2016 at
Forest Meadows Funeral Home Chapel, 725 NW 23rd Avenue, Gainesville, FL 32609. (352)378-2528, with burial to follow at Forest Meadows Memorial
Park East 3700 SE Hawthorne Rd, Gainesville, FL 3264.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2017, Hawthorne, Alachua
Co., FL, Obituary
The Gainesville Sun, (FL) - January 15, 2017
Marshall Duane Roberson, Sr., 66, longtime resident of Hawthorne,
Florida, died Friday, January 13, 2017, in the Roberts Care Center, [Gainesville, Alachua Co., FL] following a long illness. He was born on
January 18, 1950 in Palatka, Florida, to the late William Dewitt and Edna
Roberson.
Mr. Roberson worked for over 38 years for Clay Electric Co-op,
retiring as a line crew foreman. He was a longtime member of Cracker Boys Hunt
Club.
He is survived by his wife of 24 years, Ava Griffin Roberson; three
daughters, Lora Ingle, Teresa (Robert) Matthews, and Nicki Shields; three sons,
Duane (Marcie) Roberson, Jr., Tyler Roberson and Travis Roberson; three
brothers, William Dewitt (Peggy) Roberson, Dale (Jean) Roberson and Buster
(Gamble) Roberson; a sister, Hazel Blankenship; and two grandchildren.
Graveside funeral services will be held on Monday, January 16, 2017
at 2:00 P.M., in the Eliam Cemetery, Melrose.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Bay
2016, Lynn Haven, Bay Co., FL, Obituary
Published in Panama City News Herald on Sept.
23, 2016
Jessie Carol Miller, 75, of Lynn Haven, passed away Monday,
September 19, 2016, at her home. She was born in Smith's Grove, KY, and had
lived in Lynn Haven for the past 6 years.
Jessie was a homemaker, and enjoyed her animals, shopping, baking,
and watching the ID Channel.
Jessie was preceded in death by a sister, Jane Huddleston; her
mother, Dana Jackson, and her father, Duncan Thurston.
Survivors include her husband of 41 years, Owen Miller, Jr., of
Lynn Haven; her children, Carol Key of Greenhead, Debie Neiheiser (Todd) of
Panama City Beach, Glynn Jenkins of Farmington, MO, and Felina Fenderson and
Lorrie Ray, both of Marino Valley, CA; her stepchildren,
James Miller of Nevada City, CA and Deborah Blankenship
of Front Royal, VA; a brother, Richard Thurston of Cave City, KY; her sister,
Lynn Poston of Bowling Green, KY; and numerous grandchildren,
great-grandchildren, nieces, and nephews.
A celebration of
life service for Jessie will begin at 1 p.m. Saturday, September 24, 2016, at
the Kent-Forest Lawn Funeral Home Chapel 2403 Harrison Ave, Panama City, Fla.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Deborah I. Blankenship – b.02Jan1965 -
Front Royal, VA: https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:KT5J-WMK
Relatives - David W. Blankenship, Frank H.
Blankenship Jr, Hazel L. Blankenship, Jr. Frank Blankenship.
Frank
Blankenship – b.01Jun1961 - Front Royal, VA: https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:2QNG-S2N
Relatives -
Deborah I. Blankenship, Frank H. Blankenship Jr.
+2016, Panama City, Bay Co., FL, Obituary
Published in Panama City News Herald on Sept.
11, 2016
Barbara Faye Steele, 69 [1947], of Panama
City, passed from this life on Saturday, Sept. 10, 2016.
Barbara is preceded in death by her parents, Ruben and
Myrtle Blankenship.
Barbara is survived by her loving husband of 49 years, Frank
"Ben" Steele; sons, Michael (Lynn) and Jeremy (Christine) Steele;
grandchildren, Andrew, Kaitlyn, Hannah, Chase and Chance Steele;
great-granddaughter, Luna McCallister; sister,
Janice Brasher; and brother, Jimmy
Blankenship.
Heritage Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 247 N. Tyndall
Parkway, Panama City, Fla. 850-785-1316
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2017, Panama City, Bay Co., FL, Obituary
The News Herald, (Panama City, FL) - June 22, 2017
Louis W. Ray, 85, of Panama City, Florida, passed away Tuesday,
June 20, 2017, at a local care center.
He was a resident of Panama City for 39 years and a member of Northside
City Church. Louis served in the Army National Guard in Macon, Georgia. Louis
retired after 32 years, achieving the rank of Sgt. Major, and also retired from
Columbia Research in Panama City. He founded St. Andrews Machine Shop in 1978.
Mr. Ray enjoyed helping his neighbors working outdoors.
He is preceded in death by his loving wife, Louise Elizabeth Sharp
Ray; children Donna Jo Martin; brother Willis Alvin Ray and Infant George ;
sister Bessie Ruth King.
He is survived by son Mike Ray (Cindy); son-in-law John Martin and
his beloved cat Midnight; grandchildren
Stacey Marie Blankenship, Kelli Nichole Davis, and Joshua Michael
Ray; great-grandchildren Kenzy Davis, Zack Davis, and Tanner Ray.
Funeral services will be held at 11 am, Saturday, June 24, 2017, at
Kent-Forest Lawn Funeral Home with Pastor Luther Stanford officiating.
Interment will follow at Forest Lawn Memorial Cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2015, Youngstown, Bay Co., FL, Obituary
Published in Panama City News Herald on Feb.
1, 2015
Deborah D. Blankenship, 54, of Youngstown died on Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2015.
A private family interment will be held later this week. Those
wishing to extend condolences may do so at www.heritagefhllc.com.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Deborah D. Blankenship – b.01Nov1960 –
Youngstown, FL: https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:K167-38V
Relatives: Jimmy E Blankenship, Jimmy Earl
Blankenship.
Brevard
2015, Melbourne, Brevard Co., FL, Obituary
Published in Florida Today on Mar. 7, 2015
Rose K. Blankenship,
64 [1951], of
Melbourne, died Thursday, March 5, 2015.
Arrangements by the Life Event Center at
Florida Memorial.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Rosa K. Blankenship – b.13Mar1950 -
Melbourne, FL; https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QJK2-3YL4
Relatives: Blankenship Amarilis Vega,
Brett Mathew Black, Jason Matthew Blankenship, Jerry L. Higginbothan, Jerry W.
Blackship, Jerry W. Blankenship Jr, Jerry W. Blankenship Sr., Robert W. And
Sarah C. Blankensh, Thomas Henry Black
Jerry W. Blankenship, Sr. –b.03Jul1949 -
Melbourne, FL; https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:K12B-TSQ
Relatives: Blankenship Amarilis Vega,
Jason Matthew Blankenship, Robert W. And Sarah C. Blankensh, Rosa K.
Blankenship.
2015, Melbourne, Brevard Co., FL, Obituary
Published in The Logan Banner from Mar. 16 to
Mar. 17, 2015
Norma Kazee Bates, 82, of McConnell and Melbourne, Fla., departed
this life Sat., March 14, 2015, in Holmes Regional Medical Center in Melbourne,
[Brevard Co., FL] from a brief illness. Norma was the
daughter of the late Sam L. and Sylvia Hale Kazee.
Also preceding her in death were brothers Max, Jerry, Butch and
Larry Kazee; sister, Sharon Willington; husband, Jack Bates, and
great-grandson, David Allen.
She is survived by three sons, Jack K. (Andi) Bates of McConnell,
Greg (Drema) Bates of Yuma, and Kevin (Conda) Bates of Melbourne. Norma was a
loving grandmother to six grandchildren,
Carrie (Jess) Allen of Wayne, Justin (Jennifer) Bates of Cincinnati, Ohio, Natalie (Justin) Blankenship of
Beckley, Jaclyn Bates of Charleston, Lauren Bates of Jacksonville, Fla., and
Lanna Bates of Ft. Lauderdale, Fla., and four great-grandchildren, Daniel and
Levi Allen, and Dylen and Hannah Bates. Norma is also survived by two brothers,
Paul Kazee of Huntington and Charles Kazee of Melbourne, with whom she made her
home. A trip was always planned to travel with or visit one of six sisters,
Barbara Browning of Ceredo, JoAnn Griesmer of Hickory, N.C., Margaret Drenner
and Shirley Clower, both of Gadsden, Ala., Letia (David) Workman of Dallas,
Ga., and Marilyn Singleton of Chesnee, S.C.
Norma began her career in 1964 for Principal Earl Hager at the
first Dehue Grade School and continued to serve as the school secretary during
the change to Dehue Chambers Grade School. She later transferred to the Central
office to work with the Child Nutrition Program for the Logan County Board of
Education before retiring in 1997. She enjoyed coming home to the Dehue Grade
School, Logan High School Class of 1950 and Kazee family reunions. She served
as President for the Logan County Chapter of the W.Va. School Service Personnel
Association. Norma also served on the board for Logan County School Employees
Federal Credit Union and was a member of the West Virginia Grand Chapter Order
of the Eastern Star Logan Chapter No. 60 for 50 years.
While in Florida, Norma enjoyed attending reunions with relocated
Logan friends. She participated in the local chapter of the Red Hat Society,
loved playing cards with her friends and attending dance and exercise class.
Officiating graveside services to honor her wishes will be Rev.
John Godby on Sat., March 21, at 11 a.m. and Eastern Star Graveside Service at
Forest Lawn Cemetery at Pecks Mill.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2015, Melbourne, Brevard
Co., FL, Obituary
Published in Florida Today on Apr. 19, 2015
Donald E. Hackford, 84 of Melbourne passed away on Easter Sunday,
April 5, 2015 in West Melbourne.
He was a US Army Veteran, a retired carpenter, and a member of
Ascension Catholic Church and Joe's Club.
Survivors include his daughters;
Susan Hackford Furtado, Debora Banchy-Curren, Carol Blankenship and Mary Hackford, sons; Donald, Joseph, David and James Hackford and Raymond Lewis, many
grandchildren and great-grandchildren, a sister
Ann Gablo and brothers Alan and Paul Hackford.
Mass of the Resurrection will be celebrated on Saturday April 25th
at 12:00 Noon in the Ascension Catholic Church followed by Military Honors and
burial of the ashes.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2015, Melbourne, Brevard
Co., FL, Obituary
Published in Florida Today on Sept. 19, 2015
Hazel Class entered peacefully into rest on Thursday, September 17,
2015 at her home in Melbourne, FL with her loving daughter by her side. She was
born January 25, 1922 in Delmore, WV to Carl and Mary Blankenship Mitchell.
Hazel, Granny or Nenny to most, worked as a nurse for many years.
She had a beautiful soul that would light up a room. An extraordinary woman who
loved her children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, great-great
grandchildren, her cats and dogs, enjoyed being outside in the garden, camping,
or fishing, would tell you her secret to catching fish if you asked and loved
to tell a joke to anyone that wanted to laugh. She was a true blessing to those
that knew her.
She is preceded in death by her husbands, Elam Slone and Wilber
Class; daughter, Hazel Marie Slone; son, Elam Elmer Slone; brother, Alex
Mitchell and sister, Dory Mitchell.
She is survived by her daughters, Nola Gayl Coleman of Eau Gallie,
FL and Mary Jo Noble of Arcadia, LA; grandchildren, Donna Mauer, Blake Coleman,
Tammi Coleman, Jeff Coleman, Rhonda Leonard, Randy Noble, Rebecca Noble,
Richard Noble, Sherri Martin and Kimberly Slone; 22 great-grandchildren and 17
great-great grandchildren.
Funeral Services will be held for Hazel Class, 93, Sunday, 1-3pm at
Davis Seawinds Funeral Home. The interment will follow at a later date in Pea
Ridge Cemetery, Pea Ridge, CO.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2017, Melbourne, Brevard
Co., FL, Obituary
Published in Florida Today on Oct. 1, 2017
Dale Trent Leighty, known by most as Skip, passed on September 12,
2017. He was born in Kendallville, Indiana to Marjorie and Edward Leighty on
October 29, 1933.
He married Sarah Yelton in 1961, and they were married almost 50
years when she passed. He will be remembered as a loving husband, father,
grandpa, uncle, and family man as well as a loyal friend and business man.
Dale is predeceased by his wife, Sarah Yelton Leighty, his parents
Marjorie and Edward Leighty, and sister, Karen Axel, and survived by his children, Laura (Steve) Wade, Lisa (David) Blankenship, and
Erik (Bethany) Leighty and his grandchildren,
Trent, Garrett and Sarah Wade, Rebecca and Alex Blankenship,
and Harland and Hayes Leighty.
A memorial service will be held at Davis Seawinds Funeral Home on
Saturday, October 14 at 2:00 pm. It will be preceded by an Elks send-off at
1:30 pm.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Lisa Kamryn
Leighty Blankenship;
https://www.peoplesmart.com/find/name/lisa-blankenship/fl
+2018, Melbourne, Brevard
Co., FL, Obituary
Danville Register & Bee (VA) - August 26, 2018
Pansy Blankenship Brown, PhD, 79 [1939], of Melbourne, FL, passed away on Monday,
August 13, 2018, at her home.
She lived her early years in the Ringgold community and was a
graduate of Dan River High School, class of 1957.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Archie L
and Elizabeth W. Blankenship;
and sister, Shirley B. McCain.
She is survived by her husband of 56 years, Lou; two sons, Craig
and Darin Brown, and five grandchildren.
A memorial service will be held at a later date.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2017, Merritt Island, Brevard Co., FL, Obituary
Published in Florida Today on Aug. 17, 2017
Martin R. Blankenship, age 80 [1937], of Merritt Island, August 16, 2017,
Funeral Solutions
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Divorce: Brevard
Co., FL; https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:VK4T-S4F
Martin R.
Blankenship - 25Aug1995 – Deborah.
Divorce: Brevard Co., FL; https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:VKQW-SP8
Martin Riley Blankenship - 05Aug1988 – Mary.
+2016, Mims, Brevard Co.,
FL, Obituary
Published in Florida Today on May 3, 2016
Jackson L. Blankenship, Sr., 74 of Mims, passed away at home surrounded by his loving family
on April 30, 2016 after a diligent battle of MDS/Leukemia and Parkinson's
disease. He was born February 19, 1942
in Kistler, WV.
Jack retired in 2000 from the Boeing Company as Director of
Production Operations at the Titusville Facility. He worked there 30 years in various technical
capacities of the Dragon Missile and Harpoon Projects and the Aces II Ejection
Seat Program. Earlier in his career he
worked at the Space Center on the Gemini and Apollo Programs. He loved his work and was much respected by
his work family and friends. He had numerous hobbies throughout his life …
sports participant and fan, fishing, hunting, camping, boating, golfing, snow
skiing, B-B-Q grilling and Gardening which became his number one favorite. His thumb was truly green and he shared his
bounty with many.
He was an organizer and major influence of the Titusville Terrier
"Old Dawgs Group" … a very active, supportive and loving social group
from his memorable high school days. The
Dawgs provided him and Marlene prayers, cards and much love during his
battle.
He was a member of the Mims United Methodist Church Family where he
once served as a Trustee and in the "Over the Hill Gang" which was a
volunteer maintenance group. The church family has provided Jack and Marlene
continuous prayers, cards and much love throughout this difficult struggle.
He was preceded in death by his son, Jackson L.
Blankenship, Jr. and parents Geraldine
and Lansing Blankenship.
He is survived by his best friend and wife of 54 years, Marlene
Cairns Blankenship. He is also survived by son Richard (Kim), granddaughter Crystal Tatman
(Josh), great grandson Dalton, granddaughter Jessica, brother-in-law/son Wann
Cairns (Cathy), Sister Anna Gail Simkins and Brother Kent Blankenship (Lynn).
In addition he leaves behind numerous nieces and nephews whom he loved
very much and who deeply loved and adored their Uncle Jack.
A celebration of Jack's life will be held at 4 pm Saturday at North
Brevard Funeral Home. Burial will follow
at Oaklawn Memorial Gardens.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2017, Mims, Brevard Co., FL, Obituary
The Orlando Sentinel, (FL) - May 17, 2017
Kenneth Blankenship,
age 71, of Sevierville, TN, passed away Sunday May 14, 2017.
He was retired from Florida Rock in Orlando FL. Murray loved his
family and friends he enjoyed his life to the fullest.
He is preceded in death by his parents
David & Hazel Blankenship; brothers Jack & Bobby; sister Sherry &
wife Betty Cummins.
He is survived by his wife
Theresa Blankenship; daughters
Fay (Randall) Richardson, Penny (Luis) Torres, & Janet (David)
Cruse; granddaughter Christina (Mark) Strobele; grandsons Ethan, Lucas, &
Jensen Strobele; sisters Brenda Alwin, & Peggy Pope. He is also survived by nieces and
nephews. Mr. Blankenship is already missed by his family, dog Libby & cat
King James whom were his constant companions.
The family will receive friends on Thursday, May 18th from 5-7pm at
Carey Hand Cox-Parker Funeral Home, 1350 W. Fairbanks Ave., Winter Park FL.
A Celebration of Life will be held graveside on Friday, May 19th,
10am at Highland Memory Gardens, 3329 E. Semoran Blvd., Apopka FL.,
407-869-1188. Rev. Elaine Hager will be officiating
the services.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Kenneth Murray
Blankenship – b.31May1945 – Mims, FL: https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QJHC-B49L
Relatives -
Betty Benge Blankenship, Bobby J. Blankenship, Theresa Ann Blankenship.
+2018, Mims, Brevard
Co., FL, Obituary
Dickenson Star (VA) - April 25, 2018
Vicey Catherine Blankenship, age 75, Mims, FL, passed away Friday, April 20, 2018 at her
residence, born in Grundy; she was a daughter of the late Rudolphus and Vicey Deel Blankenship.
She was a homemaker and was of the Old Regular Baptist faith.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her
brothers and sisters.
Survivors include her daughter, Sally Colley and her husband, Jason
of Mims, Fl., three grandchildren, Samara Colley, Damien Colley and Cameron
Colley.
Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Wednesday, April 25,
2018 at Haysi Funeral Home with Elders Jackie Yates and Mark Justice
officiating. Burial will follow in Blankenship Cemetery,
Grundy. Pallbearers will be family and friends.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2016, Satellite Beach, Brevard Co., FL, Obituary
Elsie Mae Jordan, a
long-time resident of Satellite Beach, FL, died Sunday, July 24, 2016. She was
born on Sunday morning, June 5, 1921 to Viola (Deas) and Forrest Blankenship in Rock Hill, SC. She grew up and served
as secretary at the First Baptist Church Rock Hill.
Married to Lt. John Avery Jordan (USAF) on November 3, 1945, they
started their lives together traveling from duty station to duty station,
finally settling in Satellite Beach, FL in 1971. Elsie was a member and Sunday School teacher at First Baptist Church of Merritt Island.
She also enjoyed tennis, aerobics, gardening, sewing, baking and most of all,
her family. She was indeed a sweet lady and is now at home with her Lord and
Savior.
She was preceded in death by her son John, F. Jordan (Gloria).
She is survived by her husband, John Avery Jordan; daughter Carolyn
Mason; son Scott Jordan (Tricia); grandchildren Christina Corwin (Troy), Joshua
Mason (Allison), Sarah Hubbard (Zach), Erick Mann (Brandy); and five
great-grandchildren.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2018, Satellite Beach, Brevard Co., FL, Obituary
Published in Florida Today on Mar. 4, 2018
John Avery Jordan, a long-time resident of Satellite Beach, FL,
died Friday, the 23rd of February. He was born on April 27, 1921 to Dora
(Stewart) and John Walter Jordan in Lancaster, SC, but spent his growing up
years in Rock Hill, SC.
After serving with the 448th Bomb Squadron during WWII, John
returned to Rock Hill to marry Elsie Mae Blankenship on November 3, 1945. They traveled from
duty station to duty station, finally retiring in Satellite Beach, FL in 1971.
John was a member and Sunday School teacher at 1st
Baptist Church Merritt Island. He served on the board of directors of a time
share resort for many years, enjoyed playing golf and loved family gatherings.
He was indeed a fascinating man and is now at home with his Lord and Savior.
He is preceded in death by his wife Elsie Jordan and by his son
John Jordan (Gloria).
He is survived by daughter Carolyn Mason; son Scott Jordan
(Tricia); grandchildren Christina Corwin (Troy), Joshua Mason (Allison), Sarah
Hubbard (Zach), Erick Mann (Brandy); and 6 great grandchildren.
A memorial service will be held at 10am, Saturday March 10th, at
Florida Memorial, 5950 S US Hwy. 1 Rockledge, FL 32955.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2015, Titusville, Brevard
Co., FL, Obituary
Published in Florida Today on Nov. 3, 2015
Jackson Lee Blankenship, Jr 53 [1962], passed away Thursday October 29, 2015 in Titusville. Jack was a lifelong resident of Brevard
County. He worked as a concrete finisher all around North Brevard. He enjoyed going fishing and loved to watch
NASCAR.
Jack is survived his daughters
Crystal Blankenship Tatman (Josh), Jessica,
grandson Dalton, parents Jack and Marlene and brother
Richard (Kim).
A celebration of Jack's life will be held at 2 p.m. Friday,
November 6, 2015 at North Brevard Funeral Home. www.northbrevardfuneralhome.com
Gone fishing with God in the big river in
the sky. Waiting on the
green flag to start the NASCAR race!
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2019, Titusville, Brevard Co., FL, Obituary
The Herald-Dispatch, (Huntington, WV) - May 5, 2019
Roger Eugene McCallister, 72, of Titusville, FL, formerly of
Chesapeake, OH, went home to be with the Lord on April 30, 2019, at the Holmes
Regional Medical Center in Melbourne,
[Brevard Co.,]
FL. He was born September 26, 1946, in Salt Rock, a son of the late Hansford
and Mae Rose McCallister.
Roger was a 1964 graduate of Huntington East High School. He served
his country in the United States Air Force and was a Vietnam veteran. He
retired from CSX Transportation after working over thirty years at the Locomotive
shops in Russell, KY, and Huntington, and the CSX Headquarters in Jacksonville,
FL. He began his career as a machinist and worked his way into management.
Roger was a faithful member of the Heritage Baptist Church of Titusville, FL,
and a former member of the Lucinda Baptist Church in Proctorville, OH. He was
also a volunteer for many years at the Huntington VA Hospital. Roger enjoyed
tinkering with cars, woodworking and watching NASA rocket launches. After his
retirement, he became a snowbird, enjoying the winter months in Titusville, FL,
before becoming a permanent resident there a few years ago.
Roger was preceded in death by his first wife, Mary Alice
McCallister; one brother, James (Jim) McCallister; and one sister, Juanita Ruth
Johnson.
Roger is survived by his wife, Mary Evelyn McCallister; one son,
Joe McCallister (Amy) of Chesapeake, OH; three stepsons, Glen
(Julie) Blankenship of
Augusta, GA, Greg Blankenship of Mims, FL, and Brian (Elizabeth) Blankenship of Weston, WV; two sisters, Helen (Kendall)
Lucas of Cincinnati, OH, Judy (Bill) Vipperman of Barboursville; one brother,
Jerry (Marlene) McCallister of Huntington; a host of nieces, nephews and seven
grandchildren. Roger was especially fond of his great-great-nephew, Cameron
Johnson, who lived with Roger and Mary for several years.
Funeral Services were at 2 pm, Saturday, May 4, 2019, at the
Heritage Baptist Church of Titusville, FL.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Glen Raymond
Blankenship – b.26Feb1969 - Grovetown, GA:
https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:K5X3-RGT
Relatives -
Brian L. Blankenship, Crystal D. Blankenship, Greg Mary Blankenship, Gregory B.
Blankenship, Gregory B. Blankenship, J. C. Blankenship, Julie B. Blankenship,
Julie Brantley Blankenship, Melissa K. Blankenship Jr, Mary E. Blankenship.
2017, West Melbourne, Brevard Co., FL, Death
Published in Florida Today on May 13, 2017
Ruth A. Blankenship,
age 90, of West Melbourne, May 10, 2017.
Ammen Family Cremation and Funeral Care
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Broward
2015, Coral Springs, Broward Co., FL, Obituary
Published in The Columbus Dispatch from Oct. 12
to Oct. 14, 2015
Jonathan Alan Tarbox, 69, Florida, passed away on October 6, 2015.
He was born in Cleveland, Ohio on May 24, 1946.
A celebration of life will be held at Schoedinger Worthington
Chapel, 6699 N High St., Saturday, October 17, from 2-4 with a brief service
starting at 4p.m.
Jon grew up in Upper Arlington Ohio, graduating from Upper
Arlington High School. He graduated from Ohio University with a degree in Accounting
and continued on to graduate from Ohio State where he obtained his law degree.
He practiced law in Columbus until 1991 when he moved to Coral Springs, Florida
to pursue various business ventures. Jon was an avid golfer, yachtsman, and
baseball player. He was the captain of his high school baseball team. He
coached at least 20 baseball/softball teams over the years for his children.
Jon was preceded in death by his parents Frederick and Grace
Tarbox. Jon is survived by his wife, Linda; children, J Andrew and Katharine;
step children, Kimberly, Krista and Rodrick Greider; grandchildren, Derek Greider, Bradley Tucker, Mackenzie Blankenship, Kaydence and Treyton Greider; his
brother, Frederick and his wife, Tina; his sister, Roberta Campbell and her husband,
Jerry; and many nieces and nephews.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2015, Fort Lauderdale, Broward Co., FL, Obituary
Sun Sentinel (Fort Lauderdale, FL) Date: March 10, 2015
DNA match points
to 25-year-old Ohio man
After several run-ins with the law in his Ohio hometown, Earl Blankenship announced one summer day that he was
leaving for a fresh start in South Florida. "He said, 'I'm going to leave
this place, and I ain’t never coming back,"' Macie Blankenship recalled of the last conversation she had
with her 25-year-old son.That was in 1983.
On Monday the Broward Medical Examiner's office identified Blankenship as the murder victim whose body was discovered in March
1984 by two fishermen in the area of State Road 84 and Northwest 204th Avenue,
near the Everglades. The cause of death was "multiple stab wounds,"
said Wendy Crane, Senior Medical Legal Investigator for the Medical Examiner.
Blankenship was identified through a DNA match by the
University of North Texas Health Science Center using DNA samples recently
submitted by Macie Blankenship and two of her other children, according
to Crane. The odds are 584 million to 1 that the remains were those of Blankenship, Crane said.
"I had always held out hope that he was alive, thinking all
this time he was probably working, running around," said Macie Blankenship, 76, a retired bartender and factory
worker who lives in Defiance, Ohio. "This makes it easier. Not the way he
died, but the closure."
Identifying Blankenship
's remains solves the mystery
of his disappearance nearly 31 years ago, but leaves two other questions
unanswered: Who killed him, and why? "We'll have to start from the
beginning," Broward Sheriff's homicide detective Sgt. Scott Champagne said
in an email. "Now that we have an ID, we'll have to review everything in
the case file, revisit the witnesses and take it from there.
"It's difficult, but we'll put forth every effort to locate any
witnesses and solve the crime."
The body now identified as Blankenship 's was
found March 17, 1984, in a wooded area along the 20400 block of State Road 84,
according to the Operation Found & Forgotten page on the Broward Sheriff's
website. The remains were in "an advanced state of decomposition"
when found, meaning he could have been killed weeks earlier, Crane said. A
composite sketch and a photo of a model of the man's face is
included on the website. The man was wearing faded Viceroy jeans,
tennis shoes and a black T-shirt with the words, "I have no drinking
problem: I drink, I get drunk, I fall down."
Investigators said at the time that he smoked Kool cigarettes and
had a white Bic lighter in his front pocket.
Blankenship said her son was "running with the
wrong crowd" and had served some jail time before deciding to
leave Defiance, a city of 16,000 residents
tucked into the rural northwest corner of Ohio. "I thought he'd call, but
he never did," said Blankenship. When Earl's father Scott died in 2001, "I thought he might
come home then," she said.
Before learning several weeks ago that her son's remains had been
identified, the family also learned that
Earl had a child, whom Earl had never met. Now
32, Jessica Casner and her 10-year-old daughter attended a recent memorial
service at the Blankenship home, where Casner met her grandmother, aunts
and uncle for the first time. Casner was a newborn when Blankenship separated
from her mother. "I picture him as a kid who got in some trouble, tried to
straighten himself out, but it was too late,"
said Casner, who lives in Danville, Ill. "It's nice to know what happened.
It wasn't that he didn't want to be a father. He was murdered, plain and
simple."
Donna Blankenship
described her brother, the oldest of four siblings, as "a wild child"
as a teen who got involved with drugs in Defiance. She said he left for Florida
with the intention "to make some fast money and probably got involved with
the wrong people." Another sister,
Shelia Shoemaker, said she heard from her brother
twice soon after he left home. One call came from the road in Georgia, where he
said the used van he was driving broke down. A month later he called from South
Florida. "He said he was staying with some guy who was dealing
drugs," Shoemaker said. "He said, 'I gotta get out of here.' That's
the last I heard."
Donna Blankenship
said knowing what happened to her brother brings "a lot of comfort."
But learning the way he died is wrenching. "Whoever did this is a brutal
maniac," said Donna
Blankenship. "But maybe
now they want to make their lives right again. People might start talking. You
can't ever give up."
Identifying Blankenship was made possible because Blankenship 's remains were preserved, Crane said. It is
illegal in Florida to cremate unidentified remains.The service that uses DNA to
trace missing family members through the National Missing and Unidentified
Persons System (NamUs) is free to the public, Crane said. DNA samples are not
entered into a criminal data base, she said. For more information, go to www.namus.gov.
The Broward Sheriff's Office continues to investigate the homicide.
Anyone with information about his death can contact the Homicide Unit at
954-321-4210. Staff researcher Barbara
Hijek contributed to this report.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
SSDI: Blankenship,
Scott, 68, 15Sep1932 - 23Apr2001, Defiance, Defiance, OH, KY-401-40-9714
2016, Fort Lauderdale, Broward Co., FL, Obituary
Sun Sentinel (Fort Lauderdale, FL) - May 15, 2016
Alfred Nussbaum, 80, died peacefully on 5/12 at 8:14am.
He is survived by his loving wife, Judy Nussbaum; children, Steven and Andy Nussbaum, Jeanie Blankenship and Michael DeGrom; grandchildren, Kelsey, Parker and Maxine Nussbaum, Arthur and Sadie Blankenship and
Lizzy DeGrom.
Born in Bronx, NY to German-Jewish immigrants, Alfred spoke only
German until first grade. Alfred's life quickly progressed, graduating from
DeWitt Clinton High School, and soon after joined his father's Manhattan
insurance business. In 1976 he purchased the business, merged with another
German immigrant-focused broker, building Nussbaum Brunell, one of Long
Island's most respected and successful insurance agencies.
Retiring in 2000, he moved to Florida and lived out his years
travelling the world with his love Judy and reveled in the family that loved
him. He will be forever missed.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2017, Miramar, Broward
Co., FL, Obituary
Sand Mountain Reporter (Albertville, AL) - February 22, 2017
Joseph Patrick Fuell, 57, of Miramar, Florida, died on Saturday,
Feb. 18, 2017, at the Dr. Jey Pillai Center for Hospice in Rockledge, [Broward Co.,] Florida, after an eight-year battle with
cancer. Joe Pat was born on July 8, 1959, in Guntersville to parents Wiley Joe
and Patsy (Williams) Fuell.
He was predeceased by his father Wiley Joe Fuell of Northport, AL;
grandparents Edna (Davis) and Rubert Lee Fuell of Guntersville, and Grace
(Kerr) and O.H. Williams of Albertville; and cousin
Richard Shipp of Albertville.
Joe is survived by his wife Laurinda Trocan of The Villages,
Florida; and stepchildren, Nicole Kopf Hollis and Richard Kopf; mother and
stepfather, Pat and Marnell Bowlds of Viera, Florida; stepmother, Karla Haug
Fuell of Northport; sisters and brother-in- laws, Grace and Bradford Delanoy of
Lighthouse Point, Florida, and Sarah and Dr. Kenneth Ponder of Niceville,
Florida; nieces, Sloane Delanoy and Claire Ponder; aunt Sue Shipp of
Albertville; uncle Donald Fuell of Cocoa Beach, Florida; cousins Suzanne
(Shipp) Johnson, Scarlett (Shipp) Ragan, Christopher Shipp, Donald Lee Fuell,
Donna (Fuell) Evans, and Carla Fuell-Risher; stepbrothers and stepsisters, Steve Bowlds, Andria (Bowlds) Blankenship , Brad
Bowlds, Allison (Bowlds) Hale, Dan Bowlds, Jason McCullough and Josh
McCullough; and companion, Debbie Anderson.
A memorial service for Joe will be held at the First Presbyterian
Church in Albertville (501 College Street) on Sunday, March 26, 2017 at 3pm.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2017, Pompano Beach, Broward Co., FL, Obituary
Sun Sentinel (Fort Lauderdale, FL) - July 26, 2017
Jann-Carol Handrahan born 12/25/1950 passed away unexpectedly on
Friday July 21, 2017. Jann graduated from Waltham High School in 1968 from the
accelerated business courses. She worked locally at Raytheon and Computer
Library Systems, Inc. in Massachusetts. Jann moved in October of 1988 to
Pompano Beach Florida, where she took a position with Florida Department of
Transportation and retired in March of 2016.
Jann is survived by her beloved son, Matthew L. Handrahan and 7 siblings, Tom Handrahan, Eileen
Handrahan, Rick Handrahan his wife Lisa, John Handrahan, Ruthie
Handrahan LaChance and husband Don, Patty Blankenship her husband Gene and Joe Handrahan his wife Sandy along with 9 nieces and nephews.
A memorial service will be held at Forest Lawn Funeral Home, 200 W.
Copans Road Pompano Beach, FL 33064, on Friday, July 28 at 3 pm.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2017, Pompano Beach, Broward Co., FL, Obituary
Waltham News Tribune (MA) - August 3, 2017
Jann-Carol Handrahan born 12/25/1950 passed away unexpectedly on
Friday July 21, 2017.
Jann graduated from Waltham High School in 1968 from the
accelerated business courses. She worked locally at Raytheon and Computer
Library Systems, Inc. in Massachusetts. Jann moved in October of 1988 to
Pompano Beach Florida, where she took a position with Florida Department of
Transportation and retired in March of 2016.
Jann is survived by her beloved son, Matthew L. Handrahan and 7 siblings, Tom Handrahan, Eileen
Handrahan, Rick Handrahan his wife Lisa, John Handrahan, Ruthie
Handrahan LaChance and husband Don, Patty Blankenship her husband Gene and Joe Handrahan his wife Sandy along with 9 nieces and nephews.
A memorial service will be held at Forest Lawn Funeral Home, 200 W.
Copans Road Pompano Beach, FL 33064, on Friday, July 28 at 3 pm.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2018, Pompano Beach, Broward Co., FL, Obituary
The Madison Courier, (IN) - November 21, 2018
Ruth Tilley Suter, 83, of Pompano Beach, Florida, and formerly of
Carrollton, Kentucky, died Sunday, Nov. 18, 2018 at North Broward Health in Deerfield Beach, [Broward
Co.,] Florida. She was
born Sept. 18, 1935, in Carroll County, Kentucky, to Noble and Pauline Kopp Tilley Blankenship.
She worked with the Carroll County School System while living in
Carrollton and was active in Girl Scout Leadership. In 1972, she and her family
moved to Pompano Beach where she worked as an X-ray technician and later as office
manager for a CPA firm until she retired in 1992.
She was preceded in death by her parents; a brother, Joseph D.
Tilley, and by her first husband, Ray Fred Rodgers in 1956 and her second
husband, Hollie Suter in 1991.
She is survived by three daughters, Debby (Bob) Cain of Pompano
Beach, Vickie Edwards of Milton, Kentucky and Deanie Forthofer of Glastonbury,
Connecticut; four sisters, Doris Fox and Carolyn Welch, both of Jupiter,
Florida, Mary Frances Mefford of Carrollton, and Phyllis Perry of Hendersonville,
North Carolina, and one brother, Frank Tilley of Carrollton, six grandchildren;
three great-grandchildren and was awaiting the arrival of two more, and many
nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be at 4:30 pm, on Saturday, Nov. 24, 2018, at
the First Baptist Church in Carrollton, Kentucky. Burial will be at I.O.O.F.
Cemetery in Carrollton. Kraeer Funeral Home in Pompano Beach, Florida.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
1940 Census,
District 1, Carroll Co., KY,
Tilley, Noble 34, M, KY, Head,
Tilley, Pauline 24, F, KY, Wife,
Tilley, Doris 10, F, KY, Dau,
Tilley, Joseph D 07, M, KY, Son,
Tilley, Dolly K 04, F, KY, Dau,
Tilley, Mary F 02, F, KY, Dau,
Tilley, Noble F 01, M, KY, Son,
https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:K7RZ-9M7
Charlotte
2018, Port Charlotte, Charlotte Co., FL, Obituary
Daily Journal (Franklin, IN) - June 27, 2018
Jacqueline Y. Lucas, 82 of Port Charlotte, Florida passed away on
June 22, 2018. She was born in Indianapolis on December 28, 1935 to Alfon and
Marguerite Staub.
Jacqueline was a member of the Red Hat Society. She enjoyed her
ipad games, Scrabble club and card club. She loved dogs, especially her Bella
and Charlie. She was a strong woman and loved her family very much. She will be
greatly missed.
Jacqueline is preceded in death by her parents; husband, William
Lucas in 2011; son, Michael Chimento in 2005 and sister, Dolores Chimento.
Jacqueline is survived by her daughters, Patti Brackett, Pam
(Michael) Taney and Christi Chimento; sister, Beverly Bless; grandchildren, Meghan Brackett, Melissa
Brackett, Joshua Brackett, Dustin
Blankenship, Joe (Ana)
Chimento, Brittani (Daniel) Barker and Aaron (Cara) Chimento; eight
great-grandchildren.
Funeral Services will be held at 1 p.m. Monday, July 2, 2018 at
Forest Lawn Funeral Home. 1977 S. State Road 135, Greenwood.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2016, Punta Gorda, Charlotte Co., FL, Obituary
http://www.fanningfuneralhomes.com/webcast/36826
Bonnie June Scarberry Green Elkins, 79, of Punta Gorda, FL, passed
away on Sunday, January 3, 2015 at Life Care Center. Born in Welch, McDowell County, WV, July 22,
1936, she was the daughter of the late Aaron and Stella Milam Scarberry.
Bonnie is survived by one brother, William R. Scarberry, of
Bellmawr, NJ; one sister, Rita I. Hall, of Galax, VA; three sons, Michael
E.(Sheila) Green, of Welch, WV; Mark E. (Linda) Green, of Punta Gorda, FL;
William J. (Brenda) Green of Bristol, VA; five daughters, Sandra
R. (Michael) Blankenship of
Millington, TN; Rita L. (Jimmy) Bailey of Oceania, WV; Carla J. (Sean Ryan)
Murasky of Hickory, NC; Margret K. (JoBy) Farley of Oceania, WV; Amanda E.
(Bobby) Cochran of Punta Gorda, FL; 16 grandchildren and 29 great grandchildren.
Services will be conducted at 12:00 Noon, Saturday, January 9, 2016
at Fanning Funeral Home Chapel, 19816 Coal Heritage Rd, Welch, WV, with Pastor
Scott Long officiating. Burial will follow at Belcher Mountain Cemetery, Welch,
WV. Grandchildren and Great Grandchildren will serve
as pallbearers.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2018, Punta Gorda, Charlotte Co., FL, Death
Published in Herald Tribune from Feb. 20 to
Feb. 21, 2018
Alice Blankenship, 91 [Oct 29, 1926], of Punta Gorda, FL,
died on Feb 18, 2018.
Funeral arrangements by: Charlotte Memorial Funeral Home, Cemetery
and Crematory, 9400 Indian Spring Cemetery Rd., Punta Gorda, FL 33950,
www.charlottememorial.com.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2018, Punta Gorda, Charlotte Co., FL, Obituary
http://www.charlottefuneralhomeandcemetery.com/obituaries/Alice-Blankenship-2/#!/Obituary
Alice Marie Blankenship, 91 of Punta
Gorda, Florida, passed away on February 18, 2018. She was born on October 29,
1926 to Alexander and Rose (Souza) Bernardo in Mattapoisett,
Massachusetts.
Alice enjoyed her time as a homemaker,
taking care of her family and had a strong faith in God. Her family takes
comfort in the fact that she is at peace and rest.
Alice M.
Blankenship – b.29Oct1926 - https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:K5CL-GPZ
Relatives -
Andrea Lisa Kopyscianski, Philip L. Blankenship.
2018, Punta Gorda, Charlotte Co., FL, Death
Charlotte Sun (Port Charlotte, FL) - February 21, 2018
Alice Marie Blankenship, 91, of Punta Gorda, Florida, passed away Sunday, Feb. 18, 2018.
Arrangements are by Charlotte Memorial Funeral Home, Cemetery and
Crematory,
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2019, Punta Gorda, Charlotte Co., FL, Obituary
Published in The News-Press on May 19, 2019
Thomas Lee Blankenship, 55 [1964], 13May2019, Punta Gorda
Mortuary Services of Florida.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2019, Punta Gorda, Charlotte Co., FL, Obituary
Record-Journal (Meriden, CT) - September 5, 2019
Henry "Red Peck" Tonidandel, 89, of Punta Gorda, FL, passed away on Sept. 2, 2019. He
was born on January 19, 1930, to John Tonidandel and Mary Tonidandel Benigni.
He attended St. Rose Parochial School and graduated from Horace C.
Wilcox technical school as a carpenter. He also served in the US Army during
the Korean War. He moved to Punta Gorda, FL in 2015.
Henry was a member and Polish Knights of the Blessed Virgin Mary,
Polish Falcons of America Nest #68, Polish League of American Veterans, Meriden
Police Benevolent Association, Meriden Elks Lodge #35.
He worked for Pratt & Whitney in North Haven, CT, for 38 years as a
carpenter, retiring in 1989. He enjoyed life to its fullest and was a die-hard
St. Louis Cardinal fan. He played basketball and baseball in his younger years
and went to many Super Bowls and final four games with his group of friends. He
loved to travel and played cards on a regular basis.
He was predeceased by Mickey Petrucelli and Teddy Gaffey. He was
predeceased by his son, John Sullivan, his brother, James "Jimmy"
Tonidandel, and his stepfather, Joseph Benigni.
Survivors include his wife of 34 years, whom he shared 42 years of
his life with, Patricia Lewandowski Sullivan Tonidandel; son, Dennis (Erika)
Sullivan; daughter-in-law Cindy Cox Sullivan; grandchildren, Chelsea and Ian
Sullivan, Edie and Maggie Collier, and Amanda and Nicole Sullivan;
sister-in-law Melani Lewandowski of Stauton, VA; sister, Terry
Blankenship of Meriden, CT;
nephew, David (Lynn) Stimpson; two great nephews, David and Brody Stimpson of
Meriden ; great niece, Ashley Stimpson of Meriden; and goddaughter, Marcy
Petrucelli Deubel of Cheshire. He also leaves behind his faithful companion,
Rosie, and his granddogs Connor, Chancey, and Tank. He also leaves behind his
special "brothers"; Carl White, David Petrosky.
A prayer service will begin at 12 pm, on Tuesday, September 10,
2091, at Charlotte Memorial Funeral Home, followed by burial at the cemetery
on-site.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Theresh J.
Blankenship – b.13Dec1948 - Meriden, CT; https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:KG8H-LKJ
Relatives;
Dennis P. Blankenship, Jr.
Citrus
+2019, Hernando, Citrus
Co., FL, Obituary
Larry Brian O’Connor, 55, of Hernando, FL, went to be with his Lord
on Friday, June 28, 2019 at Ocala Regional Medical Center in Ocala, [Marion Co.,] Florida. He was born in Clarksburg, [Harrison
Co.,] WV, on September 17,
1963, a son of Larry B. O’Connor and the late Cynthia O’Connor Blankenship.
Brian attended Washington Irving High School and was Baptist by
faith. He was employed with Walmart for 13 years. He loved fishing, especially
with family and friends.
In addition to his mother,
Cynthia O’Connor Blankenship, Brian was preceded in death by
grandparents: Viva O’Connor, John and Virginia O’Connor, and Fletcher and
Goldie Spry; and uncles: Arlie Spry, William Spry, Cleve Spry, Richard Spry and
William Martin
Brian is survived by his father, Larry O’Connor, and wife Linda,
and stepsister, Stacy Poling (James), all of Grafton; his companion, Sandra
Lawson, and three children: April, Erica and Aaron Lawson and their nine
children, all of Hernando, FL, whom Brian thought of as his children and
grandchildren and loved dearly. Also surviving Brian are seven aunts and
uncles: Margaret Martin of Sutton, John Paul and Paulette O’Connor of Manassas,
VA, Ina and Otis Watts of Lumberport, Nancy and Roy Moon of Fort Gay, WV,
Clista and Jim Radcliff of Clarksburg, Mary and Joe Wright of Clarksburg,
Yvonne and Doug McQuaid of Lumberport, and Glenda Spry of Lumberport; as well
as several cousins.
Brian’s wishes for cremation were honored and a Memorial Service
will be held at 11 am, on Wednesday, July 10, 2019, at the Jewel City Church
(511 Jewel City Blvd., Meadowbrook, WV). Private inurnment will take place at
the Boring Cemetery. The Davis-Weaver Funeral Home.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2019, Hernando, Citrus
Co., FL, Obituary
Citrus County Chronicle (Crystal River, FL) - October 6, 2019
Ronald Richard Walker, 77, of Hernando, FL passed away October 4,
2019 under the loving care of his family and Vitas Hospice. He was born on
September 21, 1942 in Baxter, West Virginia to Carl and Eleanor Walker.
He served his county in the US Airforce and moved to the area in
2005. Ronald loved to garden loved nature.
He was preceded in death by his parents; siblings Charles Walker,
Carl Leo Walker, Lester Walker, William Walker and Phyllis Glover.
He is survived by his loving wife Barbara Walker; children Karen
(James) Napodano, Melissa (Mike) Napodano, Renee (Rosco) Beach and Ronald
Walker Jr.; siblings Harmon Walker,
Delbert walker, Frank Walker, Vivian Lopuch, Sheila Blatt and Darleen Blankenship; 11 grandchildren and 3
great-grandchildren.
Mass of the Resurrection will be held at 10 am, Wednesday, October
9, 2019 at Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church in Beverly Hills, FL. Burial will
follow at the Florida National Cemetery in Bushnell, FL with full military
honors. Brown Funeral Home & Crematory in Lecanto, FL
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2018, Homosassa, Citrus
Co., FL, Obituary
Citrus County Chronicle (Crystal River, FL) - February 6, 2019
Cerythia Rose Banck
61, of Homosassa, passed away Tuesday January 29, 2019 under the loving care of
her family and Hospice. She was born September 8, 1957 in Terre Haute, IN but
was a resident of Homosassa, FL for over 45 years.
Cerythia served the Lord as a Baptist. She was a retired
commercial/residential cleaning service business owner.
She was preceded in death by her mother, Helen V.
"Jennie" Higgins; her grandparents, William and Queen Cotten; her siblings Richard
& Darlene Blankenship; her Aunt & Uncle, Junior and Marilyn
Hunt; her Uncles, Jerry Cotten, Douglas and Thomas (Eddy) Cotton.
Survivors include daughters Marcia Ryman(Isaac) of Hernando, FL,
Lisa Banck and Jennifer Strobl of Homosassa, FL; her father Norval
Blankenship (Marcella) of
Indianapolis, IN; sisters Beverly Winters of Homosassa, Rosie Blankenship ,
Rebecca Moore, Ruby Wilson, Debbie Sons, Laurie Woodall, all from Indianapolis, IN; brother Bobby
Higgins of Waco, TX; brothers Dennis, Steve, and Dave Blankenship,
all from Indianapolis, IN; six grandchildren Nathaniel Perry of Crystal river,
FL, Cierra Perry, Isaac and Colby Ryman all of Hernando, FL, Kyle and Julia
Strobl of Homosassa, FL; many other extended family and friends.
A Celebration of Life service for Cerythia will be held Saturday,
February 9th, 2019, 2:00 pm. at Brewer & Sons Funeral Home and Cremation Service-
Brooksville Chapel, 1190 S. Broad St., Brooksville FL, 34601.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2019, Homosassa, Citrus Co., FL, Obituary
Citrus County Chronicle (Crystal River, FL) - June 6, 2019
Geraldine (Gerry) Mae Starkey Graham, age 77, resided in Homosassa
Florida. She went to be with the Lord on June 2, 2019, in Vita Hospice, Lecanto, [Citrus Co.,] Florida.
She had many accomplishments in her life. She was a successful
businesswoman, a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister,
aunt and friend. She loved the church and especially the choir. She married the
love of her life, James B. Graham, on January 31, 1998. They shared a wonderful
life together and enjoyed doing everything together.
She was preceded in death by her father Floyd Starkey, mother Betty
Starkey and son John Crawford. She is survived by her husband Jim Graham, son
Steve Crawford (Kelly), step-daughter's
Sherri Major (Michael), Beth Dyer (Daniel), Terri Blankenship (Marty), Angie Edwards (Bret), grandson Jerry Crawford, brother John
Starkey (Barbara) and family, 10 step-grandchildren, and many
greatgrandchildren. She will be missed by many.
Services will be held Saturday, June 8, 2019, at 2 pm, at First
United Methodist Church of Homosassa, 8831 W. Bradshaw St., Homosassa FL 34448.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Clay
2015, Keystone Heights, Clay Co., FL, Obituary
The Gainesville Sun, (FL) Date: April 24, 2015
Robert Clay "Robbie" or "RD" Davis, age 21, of
Keystone Heights died April 21, 2015 in a motor vehicle accident. He was born
January 27, 1994 in Gainesville, and is the son of Eddie Davis of Keystone
Heights and Shana Davis-Sapp & Bruce Sapp of Starke.
He graduated from Keystone Heights High School in 2013 and was
currently employed by McKendree's Plumbing & Heating, Inc. of Jacksonville.
R.D. loved his family first, always....but also his girlfriend, Madison
Tomlinson, his CCB boys and his baseball brothers. He enjoyed spending his time
in the outdoors, whether it be baseball, fishing or in a 4x4 in the mud. In the
short span of 21 years, Robbie touched so many hearts and minds. His selfless
way of making sure everyone had what they needed way before his own needs and
is shown by all the friendships and relationships he's made. There was not one
wasted minute in Robbie's life, he took every day and made the most out of
it....always putting a positive spin on life. Robbie had a smile that lit up a
room or a crowd ~He was the sunshine that lit up his family and friends no
matter how cloudy the day...he is still our sunshine!
He is preceded in death by his maternal great grandparents, Leamon
Williamson and Gladys Hersey Williamson of Keystone Heights and his paternal
great grandparents, O. W. and Mary Lee Davis of Gainesville and Robert H. and
Sally Yon McCollum of Gainesville.
Robbie is survived by his father, Robert E. Davis and his mother,
Shana Davis-Sapp and step father, Bruce Sapp, his older brother Christopher
Johnson and younger brother Garrett Davis; step sister's Kaycee and Erika Sapp
and step brother's, Dustin Packham and Nolan Sapp all of Keystone Heights. Also
left behind is his maternal grandmother, VonCille Bruce of Keystone Heights and
grandfather, Gene King of Henderson, NC; paternal grandparents, Clay and Sara
Jane Davis of Waldo; aunts and uncles,
Randy and Shannon Blankenship
, Tom and Mary Easom, Clint and Stacey King, Brian and Mandy Stafford and Jason
Bell, along with his cousins, Heather, TJ, Caleb, Catie and Brody. He also
leaves behind far too many friends and "best buds" to mention by
name.
The memorial service will be held at Trinity Baptist Church of
Keystone Heights, Saturday, April 25, 2015 at 1:00 p.m. His burial will be at a
later date.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2018, Keystone Heights, Clay Co., FL, Obituary
The Florida Times-Union, (Jacksonville, FL) - June 10, 2018
David Glynn Smith, 78, loving husband and father, passed away
Thursday, May 3, 2018 surrounded by loved ones, after a long battle with
cancer, at his home in Keystone Heights. Mr. Smith was born in Cheraw,
Chesterfield County, South Carolina on June 17, 1939. He was the son of the
late Charles Furman Smith and Cleo Jordan Smith.
Mr. Smith served in the US Army, as well as, the Florida National
Guard. By trade, he was a master electrician. He had a long career with Sam
Caruso Electric Service. He eventually ventured out with his own business for a
number of years and ultimately retired from the local IBEW union.
Mr. Smith was a man who treasured his family and enjoyed making
wonderful memories with them. He also enjoyed fishing, his home in the
mountains, the intricacies of how things worked and photography.
Mr. Smith is survived by his wife of 48 years, Joyce Hoffman Smith,
two daughters, Betty Ralph (Jack) of
Pensacola, FL and Cathy
Blankenship (Seth) of Rosemary Beach, FL, two sons, David G. Smith, Jr. of Norfolk,
MA and Tom Hoffman (Sonya) of Palatka, FL; one sister Doris Smith of
Jacksonville, FL, two brothers, Fred M. Smith (Joan) Rockledge, FL and Charles
F. Smith, Jr. (Midge) of Mandarin, FL; seven grandchildren and eight
great-grandchildren.
A graveside service will be held at 11am on Sunday, June 17, 2018
at Hardage-Giddens, Riverside Memorial Park & Funeral Home's memory garden
followed by a reception in the chapel.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Robert Seth
Blankenship – b.24Jun1968 - Panama City Beach, FL:
https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QJJ7-Z68P
Relatives -
Betty Jean Blankenship, Cathy Smith Blankenship, S. Blankenship, Tara D.
Blankenship, Teresa B. Blankenship, Timothy D. Blankenship Sr.
+2018, Orange Park, Clay Co., FL, Obituary
Bluefield Daily Telegraph (WV) - May 2, 2018
Mona Pauline Payne (Farley), 99, passed away on Wednesday, April
25, 2018 in Orange Park, Florida. She was born on August 3, 1918 in Alpoca,
West Virginia to the late Jay Ward, Sr. and Laura (Blankenship) Farley.
Ms. Payne was a graduate of Western Carolina Teachers College with
a Bachelor's Degree and a graduate of Florida State University with a Master's
Degree. She taught school for many years before ending her career as a business
teacher at Forest High School in Jacksonville, Florida. During her retirement
years, Ms. Payne enjoyed traveling, playing the piano, playing cards, and being
an active member of the Order of the Eastern Star.
Ms. Payne was preceded in death by her parents, J. Ward Farley, Sr. and Laura Blankenship Farley; her brothers, J. W. Farley, Jr., Norville "Jerry"
Farley, and Jimmy Weldon Farley; and her son, Richard Francis.
Ms. Payne is survived by: her son, Gary Francis (Barbara); her
stepchildren, Ernie Payne (Renee), Harmon Payne, and Jettie Gayle; her
grandchildren, Sara Balde (Lucas), Jennifer Rogers (Cory), Theodosia Gayle
(Mike), Josh Payne (Kristen), Benjamin Payne (Carrie), David Payne (Sandy), and
Daria Putzier (Scott); numerous great-grandchildren; nephews, Jackson Farley
(Jeanne) and Jonathan Farley (Margaret), and extended family and friends.
A private family cryptside service will be held on May 4, 2018 at
Resthaven Memorial Park Mausoleum with Pastor Jim Simmons officiating.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
1920 Census,
Center, Wyoming Co., WV,
Farley, Jackson
W. 29, M, WV, Head,
Farley, Laura 27, F, WV, Wife,
Farley, Nanie 10, F, WV, Dau,
Farley, Pauline 01, F. WV, Dau,
https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MNKL-3B5
Collier
+2017, Naples, Collier Co., FL, Obituary
http://www.tributes.com/obituary/show/Norman-Blankenship-104836610
Norman Blankenship
- August 9, 1926 - May 27, 2017 - Florida
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Norman L. Dds
Blankenship – b.09Aug1926 – Naples, FL: https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:K1W4-HK5
Relatives – E.
Blankenship, Kathryn L. Blankenship, Lo Villa L. Blankenship.
2018, Naples, Collier
Co., FL, Obituary
Naples Daily News (FL) - January 23, 2018
Donovan W. "Don" Kirbaugh, 88 of Naples, FL, beloved husband for 64 years of Arlene
(Reese) Kirbaugh, passed away peacefully on January 17, 2018. Born in
Hammondsville, OH, he was the son of the late John and Anna (Tice) Kirbaugh.
Don graduated from Irondale High School. He worked at Crucible
Steel until its closing. He then joined wife Arlene opening a Sears Merchant
store in Salem, OH. He was as quiet man devoted to helping family and friends.
He enjoyed fishing, traveling and spending time with the grandkids as they grew
up, teaching them to drive, play penny poker and to joke. He was so loved and
will be dearly missed by his family as the constant provider of strength and
humor. He enjoyed life until his recent illness slowed him down. Family
dinners, football and outings remained an adventure until his passing.
Don lived In Wellsville, OH for 30 years in the house he and Arlene
built together before moving to Naples to be closer to their only child Crystal
(Michael) Kinzel;
their granddaughter, Dr. Logan Blankenship of
Jacksonville; and grandson, Cory Blankenship of Naples
who survive him. Don is also survived by his sister, Nancy Tripodi and many
nieces and nephews.
There will be no services pursuant to Don's wishes.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2019, Naples, Collier
Co., FL, Obituary
Naples Daily News (FL) - February 5, 2019
Scott William Mueller, 63, passed away from pancreatic cancer at
his Naples, Florida home on January 28, 2019 while surrounded by family. He was
born in Elizabeth, New Jersey on March 4, 1955 to Jack and Patricia Mueller.
Scott was the husband of Brenda Mueller. They shared 44 years of
marriage together. Having moved to Temperance, MI as a child, Scott met Brenda
in high school. They married on June 15, 1974. After spending 26 years in
Minnesota, Scott and Brenda took a huge leap together and moved to Florida in
2014 to run Sweet Caroline's Cafe. Scott will be fondly remembered by family
and friends as a loving husband, father, avid traveler, musician and always
having a joke to make you smile.
Scott was preceded in death by his daughter, Jennifer Mueller and
father, Jack Mueller.
Survived by his loving wife, Brenda (Coberley) Mueller; children,
Heather (Pam Johnston) Mueller, Jason (Pauline) Mueller and Amy (Andrew) Sommer; two
grandchildren; mother, Patricia (Weiss) Mueller; sisters, Linda (Dan) Blankenship, Michelle (Jack) Turigliatto and Ann (Heath) Velliquette.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2019, Naples, Collier
Co., FL, Obituary
Naples Daily News (FL) - May 25, 2019
James W. Rogers Naples, FL, classy dresser, life of the party,
perpetual drink spiller, and guy with a heart of gold passed away peacefully at
home after a final happy hour on May 22, 2019, subsequent to two years of
trying to recover from a Traumatic Brain Injury. His wife Linda Cain and close
family members were by his side. Jimmy was born on August 3, 1938 in
Millersburg, OH, and grew up in Norwalk, OH.
He remained an avid sports fan rooting on his Cleveland Indians and
Browns (even when they couldn't win a game all season). Jimmy attended the Air
Force Academy and graduated with the class of 1961. He then attended MIT for
his MS in Aeronautical Engineering. He had a distinguished and recognized
career at the Federal Aviation Administration in Washington, DC. An American
flag was flown at the White House and presented to him in honor of his
retirement in 2009. Jimmy and Linda relocated from McLean VA to Naples FL after
his retirement. Jimmy believed in living life to the fullest and enjoying every
moment. He and Linda loved each other deeply for 30 plus years still hugging
and kissing like newlyweds. He made many memories during their travels
together. Jimmy's favorite trips included golfing in Casa de Campo, wine
tastings with Air Force classmates in California, Mardi Gras
in New Orleans, hot air balloon riding in Albuquerque NM, exploring Hawaii, and
golfing and beaching at Hilton Head SC. Jimmy participated in numerous events
with his Air Force Classmates of 1961 including monthly get-togethers,
mini-reunions and reunions at Colorado Springs. He celebrated his birthday
every 5 years in style starting with his 55th at Westwood County Club in
Vienna. VA, through his 80th celebration this past August at
The Classics Country Club in Naples. True to his character, He
maintained his sense of humor, his drive to do as much as he could every day,
and his expression of love for family and friends during each day of his life.
Jimmy's Words of Wisdom: "Life is fun - if you let it be!"
Jimmy was preceded in death by his two brothers Richard (Dick)
Rogers and Charles (Chuck) Rogers, and his parents Horace Douglas Rogers and
Catherine Gail Wilson Rogers.
Jimmy is survived by his wife Linda Cain of Naples FL, his daughters Cheryl Joyal (and her husband
Gary Blankenship) of Naperville IL and Jamie Rogers (and
her spouse Mary Hain) of Lutherville MD, his sister Susan Rogers of Norwalk OH,
two grandsons, two sisters-in-law, and several nieces and nephews.
A visitation and viewing will be held on Saturday May 25, 2019 at
Fuller Funeral Home, 4735 Tamiami Trail E, Naples, FL, from 4pm to 7:30 pm,
including a remembrance service at 7:00 pm. Final interment will be at the Air
Force Academy in Colorado Springs CO.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Columbia
+2015, Lake City, Columbia
Co., FL, Obituary
https://www.gatewayforestlawn.com/notices/Donald-Blankenship
Mr. Donald
Edward Blankenship, 74 [14Oct1940], of Lake
City, passed away on Saturday, September 12, 2015 at the Veteran’s Affairs
Medical Center in Lake City. Mr.
Blankenship was born in Peach Creek, West Virginia to the late Carney and Olive Whitman Blankenship.
He was a
graduate of Logan High School in Logan, WV and attended the Chattanooga State
University in Chattanooga, TN. Mr.
Blankenship also was a veteran of the United States Air Force. His career was
in the trucking industry and he enjoyed traveling the United States in his 18
wheeler. He enjoyed playing bingo,
reading mysteries and fishing when able.
He was a member of the American Legion and the St. James Episcopal
Church in Lake City.
He was preceded
in death by one brother, James
Blankenship.
Survivors
include his wife, Laura B. Blankenship, Lake City; two step-sons, John Thomas Bacon (Holly), Cumming, GA and
Richard Curtis Bacon (Tammy), Jacksonville; one step-daughter, Kathleen B.
Friton (Dean), Lawrenceville, GA; two brothers, Robert Blankenship (Ruth) and Larry Keith Blankenship both of Peach Creek, WV; one sister,
Betty Jane Bayless
(Bill), Peach Creek, WV; six grandchildren, Amon Whitfield, Lawrenceville, GA,
Autumn Bacon, Jacksonville, Carol Anne Bacon, Cumming, GA and Caleb, Kelsai and
Tyler Hoover all of Jacksonville: and 2 great grandchildren also survive.
Memorial
services will be conducted on Monday, September 21, 2015 at 12:30 PM at the
Jacksonville National Cemetery in Jacksonville with military honors. Inurnment will follow.
+2017, Lake City, Columbia
Co., FL, Obituary
Published in Lake City Reporter on Apr. 2,
2017
Mrs. Frances Bates Hudson, 75, passed away Thursday March 30, 2017
at North Florida Regional Medical Center, [Gainesville, Alachua Co., FL].
She was the daughter of the late Arthur E. and Ruth Blankenship Bates, Sr.
She had made Lake City her home for the past forty-four years after
moving here from Bessemer, Alabama she was a member of First Full Gospel Church
and enjoyed painting, art work, she enjoyed traveling, but most of all she
enjoyed being with her family.
She is survived by her husband of fifty eight years Jack Hudson,
Lake City, FL; three sons Keith Hudson (Candice) Lake City, FL; Douglas A.
Hudson, Albany, GA. and R. Eric Hudson (Theresa) Lake City, FL; one brother
Arthur E. Bates, Jr. (Debbie) Bessemer, AL; two sisters Bonnie Bates, Lakeland,
FL; and Juaniece Eiland (William)Bessemer, AL; seven
grandchildren and four great grandchildren and three nieces and three nephews
also survive.
Funeral services for Mrs. Hudson will be conducted at First Full
Gospel Church Monday April 3, 2017 at 3:30 P.M. with Reverend Stan Ellis
officiating. Interment will follow at Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens Cemetery in
Lake City, FL.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2018, Lake City, Columbia
Co., FL, Obituary
Morehead News (KY) - November 2, 2018
Louise Adkins Gilbert, age 87, of Lake City, Florida, formerly of
Morehead, passed away Sunday, October 21, 2018, at Haven Hospice Lake City in
Lake City, Florida. She was born August 21, 1931, in Mann, West Virginia, and
was the daughter of the late Roscoe and Hattie Nickells Adkins.
Louise was a homemaker and enjoyed working in her flower garden.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by an infant
son, Thomas Edwin Gilbert; a daughter, Patricia Myers; and several brothers and
sisters. Her husband, Claude Ellis Gilbert, also preceded her in death on March
3, 2004.
She is survived by two sons, William Claude Gilbert of Lake City,
Florida, and Ellis Edwin Gilbert of Palmetto, Florida; three daughters, Virginia Pearl Stephenson, Edith Fay Blankenship and Nancy Jane Gilbert, all of Dalton,
Georgia; one sister, Edith Adkins Hale of Morehead; 13 grandchildren; several
great and great-great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were conducted 3 p.m. Saturday, October 27, 2018,
at Northcutt & Son Home for Funerals Memorial Chapel in Morehead with the
Rev. Harley Sexton, Jr. officiating. Burial was in Wilson - Epperhart Cemetery.
Family and friends served as pallbearers.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2019, Lake City, Columbia
Co., FL, Obituary
Lake City Reporter (FL) - November 22, 201
Jessie James "Jet" Tillman. Born February 1, 1958.
Deceased November 8, 2019. He is the son of the late Mr. Jessie and Mrs., Annie
"Doll" Kelly-Tillman.
He leaves to mourn two sisters Doris-Tillman-Taylor, Lake city FL,
Vonceil Tillman-Smith St. Pete, FL 1 brother Kenneth Tillman (Earlyne), St
Pete, four uncles, Minister Narvell Kelly(Betty), Lake
City, FL Maxwell Kelly West Palm Beach, FL David Kelly (Edna) Bartow, FL Deleon
Kelly, (Marilyn) Lake City FL, two aunt's
Mae Ella Blankenship
and Verner Preston, West Palm Beach and a host of nieces, nephews and cousins.
A memorial service is being held on Saturday Nov. 23, 2019, 11 am
at Olivet Missionary Baptist Church. Pastor, Henry Ortiz.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Duval
+2019, Atlantic Beach,
Duval Co., FL, Obituary
The State Journal-Register, (Springfield, IL) - March 11, 2019
Michael Eugene Blankenship, Jr., of Atlantic Beach, FL, 45, passed away at 1:28 pm, Thursday,
March 7, 2019, in Jacksonville, [Duval
Co.,] FL.
Staab Funeral Home in Springfield, is in
charge of arrangements.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2019, Atlantic Beach,
Duval Co., FL, Obituary
https://m.staabfuneralhomes.com/obituary/michael-eugene-blankenship-jr/
Michael Eugene Blankenship, Jr., 45, of
Atlantic Beach, FL, died at 1:28 pm, Thursday, March 7, 2019. He was born April
5, 1973 in Springfield, IL to Michael E. and Shirley Ann (Best) Blankenship, Sr.
Michael enjoyed auto racing and building
bikes. He had served in the National Guard for 5 years. He worked as a project
manager and home inspector for Opendoor.
He was preceded in death by his mother,
Shirley Blankenship, grandparents, Robert and Joan Best and Charles
Blankenship.
He is survived by his father, Michael
Blankenship, Sr. of Glenarm; two daughters, Ava Simone and Alexis and their
mother, Nancy Charleston of Jacksonville, FL; grandparents, Louise Blankenship of Springfield;
three brothers, Micky (Bre) Blankenship of Pawnee, Matt (Kristin)
Blankenship of Alabama and Mark Blankenship of Glenarm; seven nieces and nephews,
Jaxson, Kayle, Connor, Hannah, Alexys, Trystan, Tyler and Jerzy and several
aunts uncles and cousins.
Funeral Service: 4 pm, Wednesday, March
13, 2019 at Staab Funeral Home – Springfield with Reverend Jeff Grant
officiating. Burial will be at St. Bernard Cemetery in Glenarm at a later date.
2015, Jacksonville, Duval Co., FL, Obituary
http://www.hewellfuneralhomes.com/?pagetype=obitlink&obit_id=1512747
Joy Adkins Benton, 82, of Jacksonville, Florida slipped peacefully
into the arms of Jesus Thursday, January 29, 2015 surrounded by her family. She
was born in Corbin, Kentucky on August 6, 1932.
She is survived by her loving husband of 45 years, Thomas F.
Benton, her son, Marty Cothern (Debby), her three daughters, Karen
Blankenship (Rich), Tammy Duggan, and Terri Benton, five grandchildren, Kristina Joy
Dickinson (Nathan), Courtney Pecoraro (Michael), Haley Cothern, Madison
Cothern, and Taylor Duggan, three great grandchildren, Makalya, Samantha, and
Christian Thomas. She is also survived by her brother, Harold Adkins, Corbin,
KY, and sister, Thelma Sullivan, Las Vegas, NV, several nieces and many other
relatives and friends that love and miss her dearly.
She is predeceased by her parents, Sid and Esther Adkins and her
sister, Muriel Smith.
She was a devoted wife, caring mother and grandmother, who loved
the Lord and her family with all her heart.
Graveside services are pending at the Jacksonville National
Cemetery with Pastor Mark Tyre officiating.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2016, Jacksonville, Duval Co., FL, Obituary
Published in the Florida Times-Union on Dec. 20,
2016
Mrs. Nina Irene Blankenship, 87 [08Jul1929], went passed away on Fri. Dec. 16, 2016
Arrangements by Peeples Family Funeral Homes, 14165 N. Main St.
(904) 764-2542
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Wife of John C.
Blankenship – d.05Sep2010 - Jacksonville, FL.
+2015, Jacksonville Beach, Duval Co., FL, Obituary
Published in The News & Observer on Apr. 9,
2015
Randolph Eastburn "Randy" Blankenship II, (June 17, 1968 – April 4, 2015) of
Jacksonville Beach, FL
Died in Jacksonville, Florida on April 4
following a body building competition. He lived many years in Raleigh, North Carolina where he
attended North Carolina State University and worked at the Longbranch. In the
last few years, he moved to Florida where he worked as the manager of The Pier
Cantina and Sandbar in Jacksonville Beach.
Randy was well known for his love of the gym and weight room. He
placed in many competitions throughout North Carolina and then continued with
the competitions in Florida.
He is survived by his mother
Sherry Blankenship of Athens Ohio, his father, Randolph
Blankenship, Sr., his sister Allyson Blankenship and two nephews, Christian and Nicholas all of Concord, NC as well
as uncles in Italy and Kentucky, and great aunts and cousins in Vermont and
Massachusetts.
Randy had a wicked sense of humor that was accurate but also
biting. He could make you laugh at the idiocies of life. He was no-nonsense. He
streamlined his life to focus on the things that mattered to him. He was
actually a really softy but he would never let you know it.
There will be a celebration of life for Randy in Jacksonville Beach
at the Pier Cantina and Sandbar, Jacksonville Beach on Monday from 5 to 7 pm.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2015, Jacksonville, Duval Co., FL, Obituary
Published in the Florida Times-Union on Oct. 27,
2015
Master Jerik Blankenship, infant, passed 10/23/2015
Arrangements entrusted to C. L. Page Mortuary, Inc., Carla L. Page,
FDIC.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2015, Jacksonville, Duval Co., FL, Obituary
Published in the Florida Times-Union on Nov. 7,
2015
Mary Louise Barnette Roach went home to be with her Lord on
November 4th, 2015. She was born in Rockcastle WV, on January 28, 1935.
She is survived by her husband of 61 years Clayton Roach, 4
daughters: Darlene & Walter Tucholski, Diana & Harold Bibbee, Valerie
Adams & Joe McCarthy, and Mary Kay & John Gregory. 7
grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents that raised her-Oscar
& Clara Barnette and the parents
that loved her Ginny & Travis Blankenship,
2 sisters Dolly May Blankenship and Ramona Babe Blizzard; and 1 Brother
James Paul Barnett.
A Memorial Service will be held on Monday, November 9, 2015 at 11
AM at Central Church of the Nazarene located at 2130 University Blvd North,
Jacksonville, FL @ 11:00 am; where she was a long time member.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2015, Jacksonville, Duval Co., FL, Death
Published in the Florida Times-Union on Dec. 3,
2015
William Aaron Blankenship, 33, of Jacksonville, Florida passed away November 28, 2015.
Integrity Funeral Home And Cremations
904-891-6211
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2015, Jacksonville, Duval Co., FL, Obituary
http://www.integrityservices.org/obituaries/obituary-listings?obId=681015#/obituaryInfo
William Aaron Blankenship, age 33, passed
away November 28, 2015. Born March 11, 1982, he was a lifelong resident of
Jacksonville, Florida. Aaron was a loving father, son, brother, uncle, nephew
and friend. He was passionate about life and his family. Aaron had a smile that
could light up a room and always enjoyed making others around him laugh. He had
a big heart and loved helping others every chance he could.
Aaron was a talented musician and could
often be found playing his guitar, writing and recording his own songs. Most
recently, he signed as a recording artist with Solid Music Label.
Aaron worked for many years as a salesman
for The Kirby Company. In his spare time, he enjoyed traveling, watching the
Boston Red Sox, Facebook and spending time with his family and friends.
He is survived by his two children,
Kasen and Jude; his parents,
Tywla and Cliff
Williams; brother, Randy (Angie) Williams; sister, Angie Marie Williams;
nephews, Tony, Christian, Seth, Chase, Korben and Mason, and numerous extended
family members and friends.
A celebration of his life will be held
2:00PM on Sunday, December 6, 2015 at Whitehouse Assembly of God, 135 Chaffee
Road South Jacksonville, Florida 32220.
2016, Jacksonville, Duval Co., FL, Obituary
The Florida Times-Union, (Jacksonville, FL) - March 27, 2016
Dora J. Blankenship, 89 [25 September 1926], of Jacksonville, FL passed away on March
19, 2016.
A Dignified Alternative - Hatcher Cremations 3063 Hartley Road
Suite 7, Jacksonville, FL 32257 (904) 260-2522
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2016, Jacksonville, Duval Co., FL, Obituary
Emily Danielle Blankinship-Taylor, age 20, daughter of Terri Blankinship and Rick Taylor, who was born, March 29,
1996 in Jacksonville, Florida passed away May 7, 2016 at the McGraw Center of
Caring surrounded by family in Jacksonville, Florida.
Emily loved school and all her teachers. She was an A student and
graduated from Alden Road School. Despite being confined to a wheelchair all of
her short life, she enjoyed handicapped bowling and being a part of whatever
was going on at the time. A great sense of humor and a brilliant smile was her
trademark.
Emily was preceded in death by a brother, Phillip, a grandfather,
James Taylor, and a great-grandmother, Vallie Andrews.
She is survived by; her mother,
Terri Blankinship, father, Rick Taylor and two sisters,
Shelby and Margaret.
The family will hold a private memorial service at a later date.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2016, Jacksonville, Duval Co., FL, Obituary
Published in the Florida Times-Union on June 7,
2016
A memorial service for Emily Danielle Taylor, 20, will be held at
Duval Station Baptist Church on June 11, 2016 at 11:00 AM with Pastor Jimmy
Flanagan officiating.
Emily went home to be with the Lord on May 7, 2016 after a brief
illness.
She was preceded in death by her beloved Poppie, James E. Taylor.
She is survived by her father: James Richard Taylor; her mother: Terri Blankenship; 1 brother: Joshua R. Taylor; 2 sisters: her twin, Shelby Nicole Taylor and Maggie Blankenship; her Granny, Wilma Taylor-Watson (David);
her maternal grandmother, Lucy (Robert) and a host of Uncles, Aunts and Cousins
that loved her dearly.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2016, Jacksonville, Duval Co., FL, Obituary
William F. (Bill) Scruggs, 85, died September 28, 2016, with his
family by his side in Jacksonville, Florida, following a brief illness. Bill
was born March 29, 1931 in Charlottesville, Virginia to William and Nellie
Scruggs.
He grew up in Charlottesville, then joined
the U.S. Navy following high school graduation. He rose to the rank of Second
Class Petty Officer as an Aviation Mechanic prior to receiving an Honorable
Discharge in 1954.
He was married to Alver Belle (Shipp) Scruggs in 1952. Following
the birth of their first son Glenn in 1953 they moved to Baltimore where he
began a long service career in fire protection. During their time in Baltimore
they had two more sons, Robert and Steven.
Bill loved the outdoors and enjoyed hunting and fishing in his spare
time. He also was an avid home gardener with beautiful vegetable gardens each
year in their yard. He also spent many hours working on renovations for their
home and helped his neighbors and friends with their projects.
He was predeceased by four sisters:
Doris Tonker, Eunice Dowell, Joy
Blankenship, and Maxine
Shaver.
Mr. Scruggs is survived by his wife Alver, sons Glenn, Robert (and
wife Brenda), and Steve (and wife Vicki); sister, Clara Brock; and many
grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
A memorial service was held on Monday, October 3rd at Bel Air
Memorial Gardens.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2017, Jacksonville, Duval Co., FL, Obituary
The Florida Times-Union, (Jacksonville, FL) - March 5, 2017
Genevieve Catherine Scheiman, age 87, passed away Friday, March 3,
2017 from complications of heart surgery and congestive heart failure.
Genevieve (Jennie) was born October 1, 1929 in St Louis, Missouri.
Jennie was preceded in death by one son, Joseph Scheiman.
Jennie is survived by her loving husband of 65 years, James
Scheiman, and her remaining six children,
Jerome Scheiman of Jacksonville FL, John Robert Scheiman and wife Susan
Scheiman of Elizabethton TN, Joan Scheiman Smithey of Jacksonville FL, Jeffrey
Scheiman and wife Debbie Scheiman of Smithfield VA, Janet Scheiman
Blankenship of Whitesburg TN,
and Julie Scheiman Hale and husband Alan Hale of Normandy TN. She is also
survived by 14 loving grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren.
Jennie and her husband James resided in Jacksonville with her
daughter Joan for the past 7 years and for the past 25 years have volunteered
at the Sun-N-Fun Air Show in Lakeland, FL. She previously lived in Hampton, VA,
where she was active with the Girl Scouts, American Red Cross, and the National
Council of Catholic Women. She was a devoted Christian who practiced her faith
by her example.
Jennie passed on 3/3 at 3 p.m., signs that she had a close
connection to Jesus and the Blessed Trinity and that she received divine
protection, grace, and guidance throughout her life. Jennie was a loving mother
and grandmother who always set a beautiful example of God's love and
unselfishness and how to raise a loving and caring family. You never saw her
without a beautiful smile on her face.
She put others first and was always so kind and thoughtful, never
forgetting birthdays, anniversaries, and special occasions, and she made it a
priority to attend graduations and weddings for all of her children and
grandchildren. She was blessed to be very active in the lives of her
grandchildren (Carlton, Carla, Daniel, Matthew, Stephanie, Rebekah, Rosemary,
John, Monica, Katherine, James, Ian, Vanessa and Joseph). She was also able to
spend time with all 12 of her great-grandchildren (Calvin, Marcus, Caleb,
Carter, Thane, Jade, Gavin, Jackson, Mason, Weston, Peter, and William) She was
loved by all and will be greatly missed.
A celebration of Genevieve's life will be held with a Catholic Mass
service at Resurrection Catholic Church in Jacksonville at 10:30 AM Tuesday,
March 7th, with interment immediately following at Jacksonville National
Cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2017, Jacksonville, Duval Co., FL, Obituary
Published in the Florida Times-Union on Apr. 16,
2017
Joseph Joe Marion Conner, 77, of Jacksonville, Florida, passed away
after a prolonged illness on Thursday, April 6, 2017 at Haven Hospice, Orange Park, [Clay
Co.,] Florida. Joe was
born in Ailey, Georgia on October 25, 1939 to Henry Leon Conner Sr. and Hattie
Mae (Nix) Conner.
Joe retired in 1994 from Prudential Insurance Company where he was
employed as Master Electrician in the Building Services Department.
Joe was preceded in death by his parents, his first wife Gloria
Elisabeth (Cannady) Conner, sisters Lucy Lenease Conner and Irene McMaster,
brothers Gerald and Jim Conner and grandson Tyler Montgomery.
Joe is survived by his loving wife
Donna (Blankenship) Conner, daughter Me'Chell Keppen (Jay), son Chris Conner (Nancy),
daughter Tammy Montgomery (David), stepson George West (Tammy) and
step-daughter Kelli Cornn (Bobby). He is also survived by his 12 grandchildren
and 8 great grandchildren. In addition, he is survived by his sister Betty
Moeller and brother Henry Leon Conner, Jr. as well as his
many loving nieces, nephews, cousins and other friends.
A celebration of Joe's life will take place on Friday, April 21,
2017 at 4:00 p.m. at Crossroads Family Worship Center, 542284 US Highway 1, Callahan, Florida. Graveside service will be held Saturday,
April 22, 2017 at 10:30 a.m. at Hardage-Giddens Greenlawn Cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2018, Jacksonville, Duval Co., FL, Obituary
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/189476455/ervin-wayne-blankinchip
Ervin Wayne Blankinchip, 82, entered
into the arms of Jesus on Wednesday, May 2, 2018.
Wayne was known for his infectious smile
and he loved spending time with his family and friends. A native of Citronelle,
Alabama, he joined the US Navy in 1955 and the US Army Reserve in 1958 during
the Berlin Conflict (Soviet Premier demanded that the Western powers of the
United States, Great Britain and France pull their forces out of West Berlin
within 6 months).
In 1962, he was hired by Volkswagen of
America (21st & Main Street) before it moved to the St. Johns Bluff Road
area. He retired in 1992 after serving 30 years with the company. While working
for VW, he jointly owned and worked with the Florida Maintenance Company
(janitorial service) which is still in existence today. He sold his portion of
the company sometime in the 1980’s. In 1981, he joined the JSO Police Reserves
(known at that time as the “Civil Defense Police”) and worked his way up the
ranks to Captain. He took charge of the Reserve Unit in 1996 and continued to
do so until 2015, when he retired from the Police Reserves after serving 34
years to the City of Jacksonville. Wayne served under the command of former
Sheriffs Cason, McMillan, Glover and Rutherford. During the years he worked
with the JSO Reserves, he worked part-time with Wackenhunt Security.
Wayne is survived by his wife of
60 years, Eunice Hall Blankinchip; 3 children: Donna (Eddie) Merrell, Lynda (Ben) Branch and
Dennis
(Tamara) Blankinchip; 3 grandchildren: Steven Merrell, Holly Byrd and Hannah Blankinchip; 5 great
grandchildren: Brayden, Tracin, Wiley, Peyton and Parker and a host of friends.
His celebration of life service will be
held at 11:00 AM on Wednesday, May 9, 2018 at Trinity Baptist Church, with Dr.
Tom Messer, officiating. Interment with JSO Honor Guard services will be
rendered at 2:30 PM on Wednesday at Jacksonville National Cemetery (procession
lane # 2).
+2018, Jacksonville, Duval Co., FL, Obituary
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/192489030/clara-eunice-blankinchip
Clara Eunice Hall Blankinchip, 78, entered
into the arms of Jesus on Monday, August 20, 2018. She was a faithful wife,
mother, grandmother and sister.
Eunice married the love of her
life, Ervin
Wayne Blankinchip on October 11, 1958 and he preceded her in death on May 2, 2018. She
enjoyed reading, cooking and spending time with her family, especially her
children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. Eunice retired in 1997 from
CSX Railroad and she served 34 years as a secretary and assistant. She was known
at work for keeping her floor in order and running smoothly.
Cherishing her memory are her 3 children,
Donna (Eddie) Merrell,
Lynda (Ben) Branch and
Dennis (Tamara)
Blankinchip; 3 grandchildren: Steven Merrell, Holly Byrd and Hannah Blankinchip; 5 great
grandchildren: Brayden, Tracin, Wiley, Peyton and Parker and a host of friends.
A celebration of life service will be
held at 11:00 AM on Tuesday, August 28, 2018 at Trinity Baptist Church, 800
Hammond Blvd. with Dr. Tom Messer, officiating. Additional service and burial
will follow at 2:30 PM on Tuesday at Jacksonville National Cemetery.
+2018, Jacksonville, Duval Co., FL, Obituary
The Florida Times-Union, (Jacksonville, FL) - September 5, 2018
On Saturday, September 1, 2018, Mary Louise Bush,
loving wife, mother, and grandmother, passed away at the age of 101. Louise was
born October 24, 1916 in Unadilla, Georgia to Aaron Wesley and Eva Marie Blankenship.
On April 9, 1937 she married Obie Price Bush. They raised one
daughter, Obie Marie. Louise led a quiet and humble Christian life devoted to
her family and friends. She was a talented seamstress and used that ability to
make beautiful clothing for her daughter and granddaughter. She spent her life
serving others while keeping up with the daily soap operas she loved to watch.
She was never seen in public without her hair coiffed and her lipstick on.
Louise was preceded in death by her father, mother, and her siblings Bernard, Hoderick, Mildred, and Norma.
She was also preceded in death by her husband, Obie, and her
son-in-law, Harry.
She is survived by her daughter Obie Marie McLendon; granddaughter
Charlotte Baker; grandson John McLendon (Marlene); four great-grandchildren;
and five great-great grandchildren.
A funeral service will be held on Wednesday, September 5, 2018 at
11:30a.m. at Hardage-Giddens Riverside Memorial Park
and Funeral Home.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2019, Jacksonville, Duval Co., FL, Obituary
https://www.dignitymemorial.com/obituaries/orange-park-fl/ann-blankenship-8158950
Ann Lyerly Blankenship, age 92, died in Jacksonville Wednesday February 12, 2019.
A native of Richmond, VA, she moved at the age of six, along with
the Lyerly family, to Jacksonville, FL, where her father, Dr. James G. Lyerly,
became the first neurosurgeon in the Southeast. Ann attended West Riverside
Elementary School, John Gorrie Junior High and Robert E Lee High School and
received her undergraduate degree in pre-med from Duke University in 1948.
Ann married Hans Tanzler Jr. and spent the next three years working
in the University of Florida Agricultural Experiment Station as a chemical
analyst, working on vegetables while her husband completed law school. Ann
began her teaching career in 1955 as a math teacher at Lake Shore Junior High,
while simultaneously earning her master’s degree in student counseling from the
Univ. of FL. The high light of her education career was being Dean of Women at
Lee High School As the first Lady of Jacksonville from 1966-1971, Ann was very
active in the community serving on numerous boards and service organizations
representing the mayor's office at civic and social events, ribbon cuttings and
even a few ship christenings. She was instrumental in establishing the first
Big Sister's Club of Jacksonville. In 1972.
Ann married Dean Blankenship, Assistant Superintendent of Duval County
Schools. She continued her work in public education until her retirement in
1981, preceding her husband by one year. Ann was an excellent athlete. She
loved swimming, scuba diving, sky diving, playing tennis and won several golf
tournaments. One of her favorite past times was snowmobile riding in
Yellowstone National Park. Ann and Dean traveled extensively in their
Airstream, sail boat, and airplane, and to many countries of the world. Ann was
a very adventurous to new experiences, including, on one occasion, humorously
coaxing Dean to join her in a Chinese morning exercise class in Shanghai on an
outside pavilion, that included a little dancing to
some familiar big band music.
Ann was a member of the Ortega United Methodist Church where she
contributed to the work of the United Methodist Women's Organization. In July
2013 she and Dean moved to Moosehaven Retirement Community in Orange Park,
Florida.
Ann is survived by her husband,
Dean Blankenship, one son, Hans Tanzler Ill and his wife
Deborah Tanzler, Four Step Children,
James Richard Blankenship and his wife Dr. Kandra
Jones Blankenship, Deanna Elizabeth Ragan, Donna Lynne
Driscoll and Dean B Blankenship
Jr. She has two grandchildren,
Dr. Emily Tanzler and Hans Tanzler IV along with four step grandchildren,
Matthew Dean Ragan, Chelsea Regan, William (Billy) Ragan, Jamie Driscoll and
Danielle Driscoll Brown.
Memorial services will be held at the Ortega United Methodist
Church Saturday February 16, 2019 at 1:00 pm, preceded by a private interment
at the Oak Lawn Cemetery. Hardage-Giddens Rivermead Funeral
Home, 127 Blanding Blvd Orange Park, Florida 32073.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Dean B.
Blankenship – b.30Sep1926 - Jacksonville, FL: https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QJ88-BPFZ
Relatives: Ann
L. Blankenship.
Escambia
2015, Pensacola, Escambia Co., FL, Obituary
Published in Pensacola News Journal on June
21, 2015
Mary Lou Amos Nall, 88, of Pensacola passed from this earth and
into the hands of our Lord on June 17, 2015. She was born in Atmore, Alabama to
William O. and Mellie Lou Franklin Amos.
Mary Lou will be missed by all who had the privilege of knowing
her. Her generous, loving and unselfish nature touched everyone she met as she
traveled the world as a most talented and entertaining sewing consultant and
lived out her Christian faith with service to her family and friends, her
church, their food bank and in her daily life.
She is survived by her five children, Terri Puhle (John) of St.
Petersburg, FL; Janie Nall (Arun) of Bowie, MD; Nikki Nixon (Jim) of Satellite
Beach, FL; John Nall (Christian) of Cabarete, Dominican Republic and Jake Nall
(Lisa) of Pensacola; 8 grandchildren, whose "LaLou" was their
greatest cheerleader, and 7 great grandchildren; two sisters, Dorothy
Blankenship (Rock) of Ashville, North Carolina and Sue Beck (Jack) of Davisville,
Florida and many nieces and nephews who will cherish their special memories of
time spent with Aunt Mary.
She is predeceased by her brother, William O. Amos, Jr., and
sister, Willie Marie Amos Strickland.
A celebration of her life will be held at Perdido Bay Baptist
Church on Saturday, June 27 at 11:00AM.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2015, Pensacola, Escambia
Co., FL, Obituary
Published in Pensacola News Journal on July
8, 2015
Myrlene White Martin, May 29, 1933 - July 4, 2015. Our angel gained
her wings on July 4, 2015 after a long battle with Alzheimer's. Myrlene was one
of 12 children born to Ollie and Rosie White of Alabama.
She is now reunited and dancing in Heaven with her husband, Horace
Martin Jr.; her parents, three sisters, three brothers and many other loved
ones that has awaited her arrival home.
She leaves her loving memory in the hearts of her greatest loves,
her children, Calvin Martin, Janette Pugh, Melinda (Gerald) Emmons, Richard
Martin and Gloria (Mike) Tyszkiewicz; her grandchildren,
Jessica Musgrove, Reba Pugh, Chad Emmons, Wendy and Allan Blankenship, Jessie Martin and Jamie and Michael
Tyszkiewicz; 18 great-grandchildren and 2 great-great-granddaughters; 4
sisters; one brother and numerous nieces and nephews.
She will always be remembered for her love for her children,
grandchildren, flowers and humming birds. Enjoy your beautiful view our angel
and sing loudly till we meet again.
Visitation will be held Thursday, July 9, 2015 at 2:00 p.m. with
the funeral service at 3:00 p.m. at Faith Chapel Funeral Home South with
Reverend Bill Flannigan officiating. Interment will follow at Beulah Cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2015, Pensacola,
Escambia Co., FL, Obituary
Published in Pensacola News Journal on May
12, 2016
Ila Mae Williams Blankenship, 100, of Pensacola, passed away Friday, May 6, 2016. She was born
October 8, 1915 in Butler County, AL. She was a devoted member of Mt. Sinai
Baptist Church.
She is survived by her children,
Anna B. Stallworth, Betty J. Miles, Jacob
(Alice) Blankenship and Jerry (Angel)
Blankenship.
Funeral service will be Friday, May 13 at 11:00 am at the Mt. Sinai
Baptist Church with Dr. Otha Leverette, III, officiating. Joe Morris Funeral
Home is in charge of arrangement.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2017,
Pensacola, Escambia Co., FL, Obituary
Published in Pensacola News Journal on May
10, 2017
Jacob Lucion Blankenship, 72 [1945], Pensacola, Sunday, May 7, 2017.
Joe Morris & Son Funeral Home
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Jacob L.
Blankenship – b.22Mar1945 – Pensacola, FL: https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:KR1F-61T
Relatives -
Alice Miliscent Barrett, Ila Mae Blankenship,
+2017,
Pensacola, Escambia Co., FL, Death
Published in Pensacola News Journal on June
6, 2017
Regina Wells Blankenship, 74 [1943], Pensacola, Tuesday, May 30, 2017.
Joe Morris and Son Funeral Home, Inc, 850-432-3436
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Rev. James L.
Blankenship – b.14Feb1935, d. 20Oct1993 – W/ Regina W. - b.14Feb1944
https://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=100532360
+2018, Pensacola, Escambia Co., FL, Obituary
Published in Pensacola News Journal on Jan.
30, 2019
Joe Blankenship,
57, 25 Jan 2019, Pensacola.
Trahan Family Funeral Home.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Joseph S.
Blankenship – b.06Feb1961 - Pensacola, FL: https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:2SVW-HGC
Relatives: - Joe
S. Blankenship, Mattie J. Blankenship, Mattie L. Blankenship, Roosevelt
Blankenship, Willie Blankenship.
2019, Pensacola, Escambia Co., FL Obituary
Daily Press (Newport News, VA) - May 17, 2019
John Joseph Gillespie, 84, passed away on May 11, 2019 in
Pensacola, FL. He was born on December 1, 1934 in Philadelphia, PA, the son of
John Leopold Gillespie and Elizabeth M. Gillespie.
After graduating from Warwick High School in Newport News, Virginia,
he met his beloved Nancy. They married on New Year's Eve of 1953. In 1957, John
graduated from the Newport News Ship Building and Dry Dock Company Apprentice
School and began his management career in steel fabrication and manufacturing.
In 1976,
John accepted a leadership position in Jacksonville working with
the Offshore Power Systems division of Westinghouse. After 6 years in
Jacksonville, John made his permanent residence in Pensacola, FL working as a
Senior Manufacturing Engineer for the Nuclear Component Division of
Westinghouse where he remained until his retirement in 1994.
Once retired, John volunteered for various organizations in the
community. He was an avid gardener and a member of the African Violet Society
where his violets won several awards. He was a 32nd degree mason as a member of
the Masonic Lodge. John also enjoyed playing tennis, golf, fishing, and rooting
for his Philadelphia Eagles and Phillies.
John is survived by his wife of 65 years, Nancy L Gillespie; their
four children, Nora Gillespie of York County, VA, John Gillespie Jr of Newport
News, VA, David Gillespie and his fiancée Melissa Preston of Pensacola, and
Diane Mendoza of Pace; eight grandchildren,
Lindsey Magnotta, Taylor Gandy, Brian Gillespie, Anthony Mendoza, Lauren Burnham,
Victor Mendoza, Karly
Blankenship and Cory
Gillespie; nine great grandchildren; his brothers James D. Gillespie and
William C. Gillespie and his sister Lillian Gillespie.
A funeral service will be held on Saturday, May 18, 2019 beginning
at 10:30am at the Peninsula Funeral Home of 11144 Warwick Blvd in Newport News,
VA. Burial will follow at Peninsula Memorial Park.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Franklin
+2018, St. George Island, Franklin Co., FL, Obituary
The Times, (Apalachicola, Carrabelle, FL) - November
16, 2018
Susan Blankenship McClendon, of St. George Island, passed away on Monday, Nov. 12, 2018 at Big
Bend Hospice in Tallahassee, [Leon
Co., FL], after a long and
courageous battle with cancer. She was born on Feb. 28, 1951 in Atlanta,
Georgia to Claude and Frances
Blankenship.
Susan graduated from Walker High School and later attended Georgia
State University. She began her career at AT&T but later spent 15 years
working for Union Oil of California, where she met the love of her life, Jim
McClendon. Susan and Jim were married on Feb. 23, 1979.
Susan built a highly successful real estate career at The Norton
Agency in Gainesville, Georgia, specializing in lakefront properties at Lake
Lanier, north of Atlanta, where she and Jim made their home. Her dazzling
smile, caring attitude, and dedication to detail won her many loyal clients and
lifelong friends.
In 1998, Susan and Jim purchased their first property at St. George
Island. Susan loved nothing better than to watch the porpoises playing in the
surf from the deck of her home, or walk with Jim and pooch "Baby" on
the beach, collecting shells. Her impressive collection of small white shells
called "Baby's Ears" fills bowls in both beach homes and attest to
Susan's keen eye for the beauty of nature at work on our coast.
During her years on the island, Susan honed her skills as an
artist, working in watercolors and pastels to create joyful representations of
the world around her. Her generous spirit led her to give many of her creations
to fortunate friends. She especially enjoyed painting with the group of
"Snowbird" artists who arrive on the island each winter to paint area
scenes and study with visiting professional artists at the island's Sea Oats
Gallery.
Susan and Jim were lifetime members of the St. George Lighthouse
Association, where they joined with other islanders in a commitment to rebuild
the iconic Cape St. George Lighthouse, which fell in 2005. Susan and Jim's
loyalty to this mammoth project led them to participate with a group of
lighthouse enthusiasts who worked weekends to clean the old mortar off
thousands of original 1852 lighthouse bricks that were then used in the
reconstruction of the historic lighthouse. Susan's dedication to the
restoration of this important facet of local history was an inspiration to all
her fellow volunteers.
Summers found Susan and Jim at the family getaway in Slapout,
Alabama where pontooning, water skiing, jet skiing, visiting with friends /
family, and just sitting on the screen porch watching hummingbirds at the
feeders filled many glorious days. Susan loved to cook, especially at Slapout,
whether it was ribs on the grill or a pot of Brunswick stew. Thanksgiving
feasts and New Year's celebrations at her and Jim's house were legendary.
Susan was preceded in death by her parents.
Susan is survived by her loving husband and devoted caregiver, Jim;
sisters Francie, Claudia and Rebecca; brother Robert; and hundreds of friends who will miss her big smile, loving
heart, and warm hugs.
A memorial gathering will be planned at a later date. Bevis Funeral
Home, Harvey Young Chapel Crawfordville.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Gadsden
2017, Quincy, Gadsden
Co., FL, Obituary
The Bainbridge Post-Searchlight, (GA) - July 18, 2017
William "Will" McRee Maxwell, 68, of Quincy died July 14,
2017. A native and resident of Gadsden County, he was a devoted husband, father
and friend.
He graduated from McCallie High School and Clemson University,
where he was a member of Kappa Sigma and Alpha Gamma Rho. After completing his
studies at Clemson, Will returned to Quincy to join in the family business.
Unfortunately, the late 1970s brought the demise of the tobacco business in
North Florida. When that occurred, Will helped his father transition his lands
from growing tobacco to growing tomatoes. Tomato farming became established in
the county, and Will served as a leader in the industry for the next several
decades.
As a lifelong farmer, Will was a partner at Maxwell and Suber, Inc.
He was a former partner and President of Gadsden Tomato Company. He served on
the Gadsden County Farm Bureau Board of Directors and he and his family were
named the Farm Family of the Year in 1985 by the Florida Farm Bureau. Will was
a director for the Northwest Florida Livestock Association and The Florida
Fruit and Vegetable Growers Association. He was the recipient of the Gamma
Sigma Delta Distinguished Service to Agriculture Award of Merit by the
University of Florida Chapter. He served as the President of the Gadsden County
Tomato Growers Association. In 2004, Will was inducted into the UF/IFAS NFREC
Hall of Fame in Gadsden County.
In addition to many years of service in agriculture, Will was a
member of First Presbyterian Church, a founding member of the Willacoochee
Creek Hunting Club and served as a director for the Quincy State Bank. He was
also a Trustee for Robert F. Munroe Day School.
He was predeceased by his parents, Thomas Lawson and Sallie Elder
McRee Maxwell, and brothers, Thomas McRee Maxwell and Robert Haliburton
Maxwell.
Will is survived by his wife, Deborah Miller Maxwell, his two daughters, Elder Maxwell Booth (Ben),
Gainesville, Ga. and Lawson
Miller Maxwell Blankenship (Shay), Sylacauga, Ala. He was blessed with two granddaughters, McRee
Lane Booth and Maxwell Arrington Booth. He is also survived by a sister, Penny
Maxwell Dehler (Moritz), a sister-in-law, Susanne Bradford Maxwell Mahaffey, a
longtime business partner and dear friend, Stewart Suber, many special nephews,
nieces and cousins, and his constant four- legged companion, Clemson Cate.
A memorial service is planned for Monday, July 17, 2017, at 11
a.m., First Presbyterian Church in Quincy. Private burial will follow.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Hamilton
2015, White Springs, Hamilton Co., FL, Obituary
Ival "Max" Skinner, 85, of White Springs, Florida and
formerly of Brown County, Indiana, passed away July 22, 2015 in Lake City, [Columbia
Co.,] Florida. He was born
in Brown County, Indiana December 16, 1929 the son of the late Icel Ray and
Bertha Jane (Bay) Skinner.
Max was a Korean War veteran serving in the US Army. He retired
from the Bradenton, Florida police department as the chief of police. Max was a
member of the First Baptist Church of White Springs.
Survivors include his wife of sixty one years, Barbara (Bowden)
Skinner, White Springs, FL, son, Steven Ray Skinner, Myakka City, FL, grandson,
Joshua Burkett, great grandsons,
Robert Evan Simington and Cayden Blankenship.
He was preceded in death by his parents, brothers, Fred, Bill,
Louie, and infant brother, Morris Skinner, sister, Rosie Smith, and grandson,
Waylon Ray Skinner.
A Graveside Service will be held Saturday, September 12, 2015 at
2:00 P.M. at Greenlawn Cemetery with John Hundley officiating.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2017, White Springs, Hamilton Co., FL, Obituary
Published in Lake City Reporter on Jan. 6,
2017
Mr. Harold Wayne Harless, 79 of White Springs was born in Bristol,
Virginia to the late Leroy & Essie Harless of Bristol, Tennessee.
Mr. Harless had lived in White Springs since 1975 having moved from
Bristol, Tennessee. He worked and retired from PCS in White Springs with 25
years of employment. Mr. Harless enjoyed hunting, fishing and racing. He was a
loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather.
He was preceded in death by his son Curtis Harless, daughter
Carolyn Page, brother, Kenneth Harless, sisters, Joyce Walker, Lillian Jones
and Sandra Wright; one grandson, Colton McHaney and his first wife, Gladys
Harless.
Survivors include his wife Betty Powell Harless; one sister,
Margaret Potter (Raymond); daughters, Cynthia Malone, Penny Yearta and Marilyn
Green (Donald); 8 grandsons, 2 granddaughters, 4 great-grandsons and 2
great-granddaughters; stepsons, Daryl McHaney (Sue) and Dwayne McHaney
(Melissa); stepdaughters, Sheila
Dunaway (Monroe), Sharon Glover (Darrell), Sherry Blankenship
(Jamie) and Toni Cabe (Arnold); 11
step-grandsons, 3 step-granddaughters, 10-step-great grandsons, 3 step-great
granddaughters and many nieces and nephews also survive.
Graveside funeral services will be conducted on Saturday, January
7, 2017 at 3:00 PM at Riverside Cemetery in White Springs, FL with Pastor Randy
Ogburn officiating. Interment will follow.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2017, White Springs, Hamilton Co., FL, Obituary
Lake City Reporter (FL) - August 30, 2017
Daryl Leon McHaney, 56, of White Springs, passed away suddenly on
Monday, August 28, 2017 at the Lake City
Medical Center, [Columbia Co., FL]. He was born in Mobile, Alabama on
February 16, 1961 to Betty Powell McHaney Harless and the late Ralph Leon McHaney.
He has made White Springs his home since 1974, moving here from the
south/ central Florida area. He was a machine operator in the logging industry
and was of the Methodist faith. In his spare time, he enjoyed fishing and
hunting. He loved watching football, NASCAR, and playing guitar. He loved
gathering with family and friends to throw horseshoes and play corn-hole.
He is preceded in death by his son; Colton Lee McHaney; sister;
Debbie Deese; his step-father; Harold Harless and his step-sister; Carolyn
Page.
He is survived by his loving mother; Betty Harless of White
Springs; loving companion and great-granddaughter; Sue Bowen and Gabby
McDuffie; brothers; Dwayne McHaney (Melissa) of White Springs and Leonard
McHaney (Sally) of Alabama; sisters;
Mary Anderson (Jerry) of Alabama, Anne Petty (Donnie) of Alabama, Sheila
Dunaway (Monroe) of White Springs, Sharon Glover (Darrell) of White Springs, Sherry Blankenship (Jamie) of Lake City
and Toni Cabe (Arnold) of Lake City. A host of nieces, nephews, extended family
members and friends also survive.
Funeral services will be conducted on Friday, September 1, 2017 at
1 P.M. in the Gateway-Forest Lawn Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Randy Ogburn,
pastor of Watertown Congregational Methodist Church officiating. Interment will
follow in Riverside Cemetery in White Springs.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Hendry
+2016, Clewiston, Hendry
Co., FL, Obituary
Clewiston News (FL) - September 29, 2016
William H. Blankenship, of Clewiston, passed away Sept. 23, 2016 in West Palm Beach. He
was born Oct. 1, 1947 in Eglin Air Force Base, Fla., to the late William H. and the late Frances Louise (Cochran) Blankenship.
He served in the Army where he completed three tours in Vietnam and
was a recipient of the Bronze Star for Valor. Bill was in the 525th MI Group.
After his service in the Army, Bill worked as a Correctional
Officer for 25 years and as a PBA Representative during his retirement. He was
an avid reader with hobbies including fishing, hunting, and telling his best
stories, as he never met a stranger. He was a loving husband and PaPa and
cherished his time with all of his family and friends.
He was preceded in death by his brother Tommy
Blankenship.
Survivors include his loving wife
Judy Ann (Senac) Blankenship of 34 years; son,
Olan S. (Cathy)Loveless, Jr.; daughter, Ruby(Jay)Tomlin; grandchildren, Valarie
(Tyler) Lamb, Kayce Loveless, Casey Kinard, Tatum Kinard, Jason Tomlin, Jessica
(Randy) Welford; great-grand-children, Brenley, Blake, Brooklyn, Kate, Hunter,
Hadley and Jesse.
Funeral services will be held Thursday, Sept. 29th, 2016 at 7:00
p.m. at Akin-Davis Funeral Home, Clewiston with Pastor Jeff Smith Officiating.
Interment will take place in Lafayette Memorial Park, Lafayette, LA.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Hernando
+2015, Brooksville, Hernando Co., FL, Obituary
http://hosting-24664.tributes.com/obituary/show/Marjorie-Blankenship-102309084
Marjorie Blankenship
(Wise), 68 of Brooksville passed away March 22,
2015. She was born (June 13, 1946) in Ottawa, Illinois.
She is survived by her husband,
Robert; 3 brothers, Troy and his wife Linda, Joe
and his wife Cindy, Paul and his wife Janae, and sister, Arlene; family and
friends.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Robert S. Blankenship – b.26Sep1935 -
Brooksville, FL: https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:K1Y9-D51
Relatives: Marjorie J. Blankenship.
2015, Brooksville, Hernando Co., FL, Obituary
The Carthage Press, (MO) Date: March 29, 2015
Former Carthage resident, Roy Isaac "Bud" Stocker, 84
passed away Friday, March 20, 2015, at his home in Brooksville, Florida. Roy
was born Aug. 23, 1930 in Wood River, Madison County, Ill., to Hoyt V and
Barbara Walsh Stocker.
Roy spent most of his childhood in Carthage. After high school he entered
the United States Navy. On Dec. 10, 1945, Roy married the love of his life,
Edith Baker. They enjoyed 55 years together. Roy served with the Carthage Police
Department while living here.
After moving to Florida, he enjoyed spending time with family and
friends. He enjoyed working on his farm, fishing, and working on cars.
Roy was preceded in death by his wife Edith, grandson Erik, his
parents, and brothers, Hoyt Jr., Ronald and Richard.
Roy is survived by a son, William "Bill" Stocker of
Hernando Beach, Fla., daughter Vickie Sue and son-in law Ervin Blankenship of Walland, Tenn., three grandchildren,
Jennie Stocker Persons, Mary Pass and Becky Flannery and six
great-grandchildren Teddy, Kyle, Dylan, Kayla, Kierstan and Joshua. Other
survivors are an uncle, Dr. Wm B. Stocker and wife Eleanor of Springfield, Mo.,
and a number of nieces and nephews.
Visitation was held Friday, March 27 at Merritt Funeral Home in
Brooksville. Graveside services with military honors will follow at Florida
National Cemetery, Bushnell, Fla.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Ervin R. Blankenship – b.20Jan1951 -
Walland, TN: https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:KGB6-163
Relatives: Mary E. Blankenship, Rebecca
Jean Blankeship, Vickie S. Blankenship.
2015, Brooksville, Hernando Co., FL, Obituary
http://www.tributes.com/obituary/show/Jann-Gaulding-Brooks-102949705
Jann Gaulding Brooks, 73 of Brooksville passed away October. 20, 2015. She was born [March 16, 1942] in Tifton, Georgia.
She is survived by her children, Timothy Brooks, Constance Harvey
and Christopher Brooks, all of Brooksville; sisters, Angelyn Mitchell, Jackie Rowe, Mary Trieber, Debbie Blankenship and Sandra Davis; brothers, Randy and
Danny Gaulding; grandchildren and great grandchildren.
A Graveside Service will be on Mon., Oct. 26th at 10:30 a.m. at
Florida National Cemetery
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2018, Brooksville, Hernando Co., FL, Obituary
Published in the Tampa Bay Times on May 16, 2018
Robert Blankenship,
82, of Brooksville, FL, passed away May 10, 2018.
He is survived by his brother-in-law, Paul Wise; and sister-in-law,
Linda Wise; family and friends.
Brewer & Sons (352) 796-4991
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2018, Brooksville, Hernando Co., FL, Obituary
https://www.legacy.com/obituaries/name/Robert-Blankenship-obituary?pid=189016090
Robert Scott Blankenship, 82 of Brooksville, Florida passed away May 10, 2018. He was born
in Collinsville, Illinois.
He is survived by his brother-in-law, Paul Wise of Brooksville;
sister-in-law, Linda Wise of IL; family and friends.
Brewer & Sons Funeral Homes Obituary
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2015, Spring Hill, Hernando Co., FL, Obituary
Published in the Tampa Bay Times on Apr. 5, 2015
George A. Perdreauville, Jr., 75, of Spring Hill, passed away
unexpectedly at his Spring Hill home, Tuesday, March 31, 2015 from cardiac
arrest.
Originally from Algiers, LA on the West Bank of New Orleans, he
graduated from Behrman High School, married the love of his life, Patricia
Molaison, and traveled the world with his family serving his country with honor
and distinction for 22 years while in the U.S. Air Force, primarily in Radar.
Following his honorable retirement from active duty in 1978, George settled
with his beloved wife and daughters in Spring Hill where he embarked on a
second career with GTE working until retiring again in 2002. An avid NASCAR and
racing fan, target shooting enthusiast, and patriotic American, George believed
in duty, honor, country, commitment, and family and faithfully lived his life
by those ideals.
He was preceded in death by his beloved wife and high school
sweetheart of nearly fifty years, Patricia J. Perdreauville; his father, George
A. Perdreauville Sr.; and his devoted mother, Lydia Perdreauville.
He is survived by his loving daughters,
Terri (Kevin) Welniak of Land O' Lakes and Sherri (Dennis) Blankenship of San Jose, CA. Always a doting and
beloved grandfather, George was "Paw-Paw" to granddaughters, Brittany and Lauren Blankenship,
and again later "Pa-Pa" to grandaughters, Taylor and Jordan Welniak
as well as a trusted and dependable friend to countless other family members
and friends.
A memorial service will be held Monday April 6 from 5-7 pm at
Brewer & Sons Memorial Funeral Home in Seven Hills and a burial on
Wednesday April 8 at 11:30 am with full Military Honors at the Florida National
Cemetery in Bushnell.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2016, Spring Hill, Hernando Co., FL, Obituary
Published in The Times, Trenton, on June 15,
2016
Barbara Ann (Solt) LaBella, 77, of Spring Hill, FL passed away on
May 27, 2016. She was the daughter of Helen and Walter Solt. Barbara was born
in Trenton, NJ, and moved to Florida 12 years ago from Hamilton, NJ.
She was previously employed by New Jersey Bell and was a realtor
for Weidel of Hamilton Square. She loved gardening, bowling, Long Beach Island
and collectibles.
Barbara was predeceased by her husband of 43 years, Carl F.
LaBella, and her sister, Dolores Blankenship.
She is survived by her daughters, Terri Kraus and husband Frank of
Spring Hill, FL; Linda LaBella of Spring Hill, FL, and Betina LaBella of
Springfield, NJ; son, Nick LaBella and wife Carol of Indian Mills, NJ;
grandchildren, Ted Romano, Nicholas, Jason, Katelyn and Isabella LaBella; many
nieces and nephews, friends, Ginger and Mike, and her loving dog, Dixie Rose.
Funeral services are Friday at 12:30 p.m. at Knott's Colonial
Funeral Home, 2946 South Broad St., Hamilton. Entombment will be in St. Mary's
Mausoleum.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Highlands
2015, Avon Park, Highlands Co., FL, Obituary
Published in TBO.com on Feb. 19, 2015
Ronald Lee Mays, age 76, passed away Monday, February 16, 2015 in
Sebring, Florida. Ronald was born in Clifton Forge, Virginia to Henry and
Melvina (Reynolds) Mays.
Ronald was an Engineer and a member of the US Army Reserves. He
attended Community Bible Church in Avon Park, was a member of Lonestart Advent
Christian Church in Clifton Forge, VA and was a winter resident since 2000
coming from Clifton Forge, VA.
He is survived by his wife Wilda Mays, Avon Park, FL;
children-Debbie Lee Berberette; Wilda Jean Ernst; Judy Leigh Eroh; Starla Kay
Schwartz; Christine Elizabeth Wolfe; Larence Napoleon Andrews; Lathan Nolan
Andrews; Tamara Elaine Simmons; Tara Lea Schiavone; grandchildren-Jeremy O.
Berberette plus 23 additional grandchildren; 18 great grandchildren and siblings-Doris Curtis; Imogene Turner; Gathlene Blankenship; Debbie Nicely; Bill Mays; Lawrence Mays
and Gary Mays.
Arrangements Entrusted to: Stephenson-Nelson Funeral Home 111 E.
Circle St. Avon Park, FL 33825
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2015, Avon Park, Highlands
Co., FL, Obituary
http://www.stephensonnelsonfh.com/?pagetype=obitlink&obit_id=1572433
Nancy B. Nunnallee, 92, went to be with the Lord on April 25, 2015.
She passed as she lived her life – with class and dignity. She was born on June
1, 1922, in Marlborough, New York, the daughter of the late Walter S. and Jane
(Pratt) Betts.
She moved with her family to Avon Park in 1934 at the age of 12 and
graduated as valedictorian from Avon Park High School in 1940. She attended
Brenau College in Gainesville, Georgia, where she was a member of Delta Delta
Delta sorority, and graduated with a degree in music in 1944. In 1943 she met
Hue E. Nunnallee, who had come to the Avon Park bombing range to train as a
B-26 bomber pilot, marrying him when he returned from overseas in 1945. She reared
seven children in a most loving and wise manner.
She lived life to the fullest and loved to play bridge, sing in the
church choir and Sweet Adelines, play saxophone in the Highlands county Band,
read history and the classics (particularly Pride and Prejudice), keep up with
the news, travel, cook for her family, and participate in many activities at
Union Church in Avon Park. She was always very young at heart right up to the
end of her time on earth, and was much loved by all who knew her.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Hue; daughter, Bobby;
granddaughter, Patty; and sister, Bobby Kluberg.
She is survived by her children,
Tom Nunnallee (Jo) of Sebring; Jane
Blankenship of Helena,
Alabama; Jim Nunnallee (Karolyn) of Fort Meade; Walter Nunnallee (Joyce) of
Orlando; Sara Albritton (Gene) of Whittier, North Carolina; and Sue Roman of
Chattanooga, Tennessee. She is also survived by 14 grandchildren: Ben, Carol,
Bonnie, Stacey, Katie, David, Jeanne, Claire, Andy, Matt, Marc, Beth, Rachel,
and Raphael, 12 great grandchildren: Andrea, Taylor, Erin, Karsyn, Walker,
Benjamin, Kaitlyn, Regan, Paxton, Jaeger, Laurel, and Cole, and two great great
grandchildren: Tyler and Lauren.
Her life is summed up by these words: Be joyful always; pray
continually; give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you
in Christ Jesus. 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18.
A memorial service will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, May 9,
2015 at Union Church in Avon Park with Pastor Bill Breylinger officiating.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Jane Nunnallee Blankenship – b.01Sep1948 -
Helena, AL: https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:KP8L-2R4
Relatives: Donald R. Blankenship II.
2016, Avon Park, Highlands
Co., FL, Obituary
The Daily Item, (Sunbury, PA) - January 9, 2016
Ethel E. McCormick, 95, of Avon Park, FL, passed away at her home
on Thursday, Jan. 7, 2016. Born Jan. 17, 1920, in Milton, she was the daughter
of the late George and Hattie (Williams) Buss.
On July 3, 1941, she married Charles F. McCormick, and they
celebrated 63 years of marriage until his death April 26, 2005.
Ethel was the last surviving member of Watsontown High School Class
of 1936. She was a homemaker all her married life and was a devoted and loving
mother.
Surviving are one son, Terry L. McCormick, of Avon Park, Fla.; two
grandchildren, Carol (Steve) Zurek, of Orlando, Fla. and Erik T. (Katrina)
McCormick, of Fairfax, Va.; and five great-grandchildren,
Jonathan and Jordan Zurek, Jacob and Margaret McCormick and Gabriella Blankenship.
Preceding her in death, in addition to her husband, Ret. Major
Charles McCormick, was one son, Seth "Skip"
McCormick on June 6, 2011, and four sisters.
Friends and family are invited to call from 10 to 11 a.m. Wednesday
at Washington Presbyterian Church, Allenwood, where the funeral service will be
held at 11 a.m. with the Revs. Gene Brosius and Dan Reeder
officiating. Burial will follow in Green Lawn Memorial Park, Montgomery.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2017, Avon Park, Highlands
Co., FL, Obituary
Highlands News-Sun (Sebring, FL) - February 1, 2017
Alta L. Novy, 76 [1941], of Avon Park, Florida, passed away
Friday, Jan. 27, 2017.
She was born March 21, 1940 in Walla Walla, Washington to the late Ralph and
Grace (Blair) Jacobus.
She was a member of the Avon Park Seventh-day Adventist Church
where she worked in the community service department and was a member of
Pathfinders. Alta loved being in nature, traveling, sewing and loved her
family. She has been a resident of Avon Park, Florida since 2001, coming from
Farmington, New Mexico.
She is survived by her husband, Ralph Novy; children, Teresa
Blankenship, Ronald Novy,
Andrew Novy (Arleen), Mark Novy (Jana); brothers, Eugene Jacobus, Leroy
Jacobus; five grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
Cremation Arrangements entrusted to Stephenson-Nelson Funeral Home
111 East Circle St., Avon Park, FL 33825
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2015, Lorida, Highlands
Co., FL, Obituary
http://www.stephensonnelsonfh.com/?pagetype=obitlink&obit_id=1670197
Buck Nolen, age 84, passed away on Saturday, October 3, 2015 in Sebring, Florida. He was born to the
late Homer and Daisy (Whitten) Nolen on March 4, 1931 in Bear Creek, Alabama.
Buck owned and operated Sebring Roofing Company for 17 years. He
was a member of First Baptist Church of Lorida. He enjoyed coon-hunting, fishing
and going to auctions. He enjoyed wood-working and having a cup of coffee on
his back porch with friends and neighbors. He especially loved his family.
Survivors include his wife, Mary Nolen-Lorida, FL, children, Elvis
Nolen-Lorida, FL; Barbara Weeks (Danny)-Perry, FL; Bill Nolen
(Christine)-Lorida, FL; Mary Steele-Ft. Myers, FL; Pam Talbot (Michael)-Tampa,
FL; Cathy Repa (Paul)-Lorida, FL; Carol Tyson (Frank)-Lorida, FL and Dennis
Nolen (Valane)-MI, sisters, Omajean Calvert-AL; Maudean Nolen-Lorida, FL and
Jeanette Shane-Lake Worth, FL, twenty-eight grandchildren and thirty-three
great-grandchildren.
Buck was preceded in death by his son, Larry Wayne Nolen and daughter, Patricia Ann Blankenship.
There will be a Funeral Service on Saturday, October 10, 2015,
2:00pm, at Stephenson-Nelson Funeral Home of Sebring with Wayne Godwin and Mike
Hill officiating.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Hillsborough
2015, Plant City, Hillsborough Co., FL, Obituary
Published in the Tampa Bay Times on Dec. 30, 2015
Ellen Blankenship,
77, of Plant City, and born in Moultrie, GA, entered into eternal rest on Dec.
26, 2015.
She is survived by her husband
of 44 years, Gary Blankenship; daughters,
Debra Doolittle of Tampa, Brenda King (Kenny) of Plant City, Linda Sansom of
Plant City, and Robin Christensen (James) of Lakeland; father,
Laurent Dorsey of Plant City; six grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and
dog, Happy.
She was preceded in death by her son, Ricky Brock; and mother,
Versa Dorsey.
A memorial graveside service will be held on Tuesday, Jan. 5, at 2
pm, at Hopewell Memorial Gardens, 6005 CR 39 S, Plant City.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2018, Plant City, Hillsborough Co., FL, Obituary
https://www.hopewellfuneral.com/obituaries/F-A-Blankinship/#!/Obituary
F. A. "Blank" Blankinship, 75, of Plant
City, Florida, born on February 9, 1943 in Canalou, Missouri, entered into
eternal rest on September 1, 2018.
He was a retired Master Sergeant with the
United States Air Force.
He was preceded in death by his parents,
Conliff
and Ruby Blankinship; and siblings, Iris Drake, Betty Stanton, Jessie Baur, and Calvin Blankinship.
He is survived by his wife of 53
years, Sharon Blankinship; children, Paul Blankinship (Juli) of Plant
City, Robin
Blankinship (Joann) of Wesley Chapel, and Rená Blankinship of Lakeland;
grandchildren, Heather, Brandon, Denise, Chad (Casey), Ryan, and Freddie;
great-granddaugther, Saliyah; siblings, Mary Belle Crouch, Bonnie Boutz, David Blankinship, Walter Blankinship, and Connie White, all of
Missouri; and many other family and friends.
Graveside military honors will be held at
11:00 am, on Friday, September 14, at Florida National Cemetery, Bushnell. Hopewell Funeral home.
2016, Riverview, Hillsborough
Co., FL, Obituary
Published in the Tampa Bay Times on June 9, 2016
John R. Owens, 74, of Riverview, passed away on June 6, 2016.
John proudly served in the U.S. Marines. He received his Bachelor's
Degree from Florida State University and his Master's from the University of
Florida. He worked for many years for the Hillsborough County School Board,
serving as a teacher, administrator and a principal; he was proud to have the John
R. Owens Gymnasium at Eisenhower Middle School in Gibsonton named after him.
John is survived by his loving family, wife of 34 years, Betty
Owens; daughter, Kerri Owens of Riverview; grandchildren, Evan, Jake, and Luke
of Riverview; nephew, John Owens of San Antonio, TX; niece, Elizabeth Owens of
San Antonio, TX; brother-in-law, Bobby (Angie) Gilliam of Scottsville, KY; and sister-in-law, Huberta (Stevie) Blankenship of
Scottsville, KY.
There will be a visitation on Saturday, June 11, from 11 am to 1
pm, at Serenity Meadows Funeral Home, followed by a funeral service at 1 pm.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Huberta Blankenship - b.25Feb1959 -
Scottsville, KY: https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:K5VX-NW7
Relatives - Stevie Ray Blankenship,
Wallace Burton Brown.
Also Known As - Huberta Cheryl Brown
+2017, Riverview, Hillsborough
Co., FL, Obituary
http://www.tributes.com/obituary/show/Evelyn-L.-Blankenship-105080122
Evelyn L. Blankenship, March 4, 1938 - August 7, 2017, Riverview, Florida
Memorial Service will be held 11 am, Wednesday August 16, 2017 at
Sun City Center Funeral Home, Sun City Center, FL. Aug
16. 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Sun City Center Funeral Home 1851 Rickenbacker Drive
Sun City Center, FL, US, 33573.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Evelyn L.
Blankenship – b.04Mar1938 - Crystal River, FL:
https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QJ25-KJRC
Relatives - Otis
T. Blankenship Sr., William Bach.
Otis T.
Blankenship, Sr. – b.02Jun1921 - Beverly Hills, FL: https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QJ25-KJRZ
Relatives - Anne
Blankenship, Evelyn L. Blankenship.
+2017, Riverview, Hillsborough
Co., FL, Obituary
Citrus County Chronicle (Crystal River, FL) - August 13, 2017
Evelyn Blankenship,
79, of Riverview, FL, passed away August 7, 2017.
She worked for many years as a Human Resource Secretary for the Key
Training Center, in Crystal River, FL. She was a member of the Lady's Auxiliary
of the American Legion Post #155 in Crystal River, FL.
Evelyn is survived by her brother Albert G. Love, daughter Natalie
Randall, Sons; John B. Morrison III, Harold A. Morrison, 2 nephews, 6
grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren.
Memorial Service will be held 11 am, Wednesday August 16, 2017 at
Sun City Center Funeral Home, Sun City Center, FL. 813-634-9900.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2016, Sun City Center, Hillsborough Co., FL, Obituary
Published in the Tampa Bay Times on Jan. 3, 2016
James Douglas Davis, 84 of Sun City Center, passed away Jan. 1,
2016.
He retired from the United States Air Force after 20 years of
service with the rank of Technical Sergeant. He was a member of the German Club
of Sun City Center and Cape Coral, and a member of the World War II 96 Bomb
Group.
He was preceded in death by his two sisters, Bettye
Blankenship and Mary Jane
Pierce and by his brother, Baker Jack Davis, Jr.
Survivors include his wife of 59 years, Doris Davis; his daughter,
Susan (Jay) Seagren; his son, Douglas James (Debra) Davis; his grandson, Joseph
Seagren; his granddaughter, Nicole Seagren; his brother, Harold (Nancy) Davis;
his sister, Nancy (William) Earwood, and numerous nieces and nephews.
The family will receive friends 4-6 pm Tuesday, Jan. 5 at Sun City
Center Funeral Home, 1851 Rickenbacker Drive, Sun City
Center. Graveside service with military honors will be 2 pm Wednesday, Jan. 6
at Sarasota National Cemetery, Sarasota.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2015, Tampa, Hillsborough Co., FL, Obituary
Published in the Tampa Bay Times on Jan. 20, 2015
Rita M. Gonzalez "Sammie", 76, of Tampa, passed away Jan.
14, 2015.
She was a bartender at Clemente's Lounge on Armenia for over 20
years. She sang in nightclubs in Washington, DC in her younger years. She was a
big Elvis Presley fan and enjoyed playing bingo.
She was preceded in death by her husband and soulmate, James Gonzalez;
parents, James and Mary McCarthy; sister, Patricia Porter.
She is survived by her six children,
Kristy Blankenship, Danny Patterson, Cynthia Luiaconi, Tina
Turk, Carmen Sullivan, and Jaime Gonzalez; seven grandchildren, John Patterson, Russell Burleson, Shane Patterson, Brandy Blankenship, James Patterson, Charles Patterson, and
Becky Erwin; eight great-grandchildren,
Nataly Patterson, Charles
Blankenship, Brandy Blankenship Jr., Gage Patterson, Morgan Shelton, Kaitlynn
Patterson, Liam Patterson, and Caleb Patterson; special niece and nephew, Karen
and Mike Porter.
A graveside service will take place at 2:30 pm Thursday, Jan. 22,
at Centro Asturiano Cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2015, Tampa, Hillsborough Co., FL, Obituary
http://www.tributes.com/obituary/show/Jesse-James-Blankenship-102928690
Jesse James Blankenship, Jr., February 6, 1945 - October 9, 2015, Tampa, Florida. Jesse was born on
February 6, 1945 and passed away on Friday, October 9, 2015.
He is survived by his wife Bessie.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2016, Tampa, Hillsborough
Co., FL, Obituary
Published in TBO.com on Mar. 17, 2016
Alma L. Stilley,
89, of Tampa, was taken by the Angels to the arms of our Lord on Monday, March
7, 2016. Alma was the daughter of John "Jack" & Nannie Blankenship and was the youngest of 10 siblings. She
was born 6/21/26 in Evington, VA.
Alma was part owner of the Tampa Bay Opinion Mart at Tampa Bay
Center. She was always full of joy and life and never met a person she didn't
talk to.
Alma was married to William A. Stilley who preceded her in death in
1980.
She is survived by her daughters; Susan Fulford (Dan) of Orlando,
Debra Mortellaro (Vince) and Ellen Arena (Anthony) both of Tampa. Alma celebrated
her five grandchildren (Michael, Lisa, Kara, Kelly, and Aubrey) and eight
great-grandchildren (Elliana, Carson, Kendall, Camden, Quinn, Caleb, Nicholas,
and Grayson).
Memorial service will be held at 4:00 PM, on Saturday, March 19,
2016 at the South Tampa Fellowship Church, at 5101 Bayshore Blvd., Tampa, FL
33611.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2016, Tampa, Hillsborough Co., FL, Obituary
Published in The New Haven Register on Aug. 4,
2016
Bernadette (Dupont) Dybiec, 80, died on Saturday, July 30, 2016
surrounded by her family. She was the daughter of the late Arthur and Mary
(Stapleton) Dupont.
Bernadette graduated from St. Rose School in Meriden, CT and Putnam
Catholic Academy in Putnam, CT. She was employed in the office of the Southern
New England Telephone Company. After her marriage to Don, his work took them to
Florida where they spent the rest of their lives.
In addition, she was predeceased by her husband, Donald Dybiec and
her son-in-law, Wayne Blankenship.
She is survived by her three children,
Gregory Dybiec, Elizabeth
Blankenship and Bernadette
Hance; her grandchildren, Brittany,
Alec and Elena Dybiec, Michael Hance, Reece and Kaelyn Blankenship. She is also survived by her brother, Rev. Arthur DuPont of the
Church of the Resurrection in Wallingford, CT.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Tuesday, August
9th at 11:00 am at the Church of the Incarnation in Tampa. Burial will be in
Sacred Heart Cemetery in Meriden, CT at the convenience of the family.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2018, Tampa, Hillsborough Co., FL, Obituary
The Galveston County Daily News, (TX) - July 11, 2018
Sandra Dee Blankenship, 54, of Tampa FL, died June 23rd. She was born to the late James Blankenship and Annie Margaret McDaniel on November
13, 1964 in Galveston, TX.
She was loved by her great hospitality and spirit of service.
Sandra was Born again at an early age and really loved
the Lord Jesus.
Sandra is preceded in death by father
James Blankenship; mother Annie Margaret McDaniel; sisters Patricia Ann McDaniel and Erma Jean McDaniel.
She is survived by her son James Ray Ross III; brothers Pastor
Nathaniel McDaniel, James Earl Frazier; and sister Barbara Jean McDaniel Cells.
Memorial services will be held on Friday, July 13, at 11 a.m. in
the chapel of Wynn Funeral Home, 602 32nd street, Galveston TX 77550.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2018, Tampa, Hillsborough
Co., FL, Obituary
Tampa Bay Times (FL) - October 12, 2018
Arthur William "Bill" Gibbons, 76, died October 10, 2018.
A native and lifelong resident of Tampa, he was born August 25, 1942, to Arthur
S. Gibbons and Madeleine Pascual Gibbons.
He attended Sacred Heart Academy and Jesuit High School (Tampa),
and graduated from the Asheville School (North Carolina). He then attended
Georgetown University (D.C.) and earned his bachelor's degree in mathematics
from University of Tampa.
In his younger years, he was an active member of the Merrymakers
Club and Ye Mystic Krewe of Gasparilla, serving as a Courtier in the Royal
Court (1968). He was a faithful member of the Catholic Church. Possessing an
incredible knowledge of Tampa and its families, he could amaze you with his
instant recall of dates, conversations, and connections. He kept in touch with
people near and far, especially by telephone, and never forgot a birthday or
anniversary. He worked diligently, particularly in the food delivery and security
fields, until his health began to decline in 2016.
He is survived by his brothers, M. Gordon Gibbons of McDonough, GA
and South Pasadena, FL, Rev. Msgr. Robert C. Gibbons of St. Petersburg, and
John B. Gibbons of Macon, GA; by his sister,
Madeleine "Lynn" G. Blankenship of
Altamont, TN; by his beloved nieces and nephews; and by many loving cousins.
The Funeral Mass will be celebrated at Christ the King Catholic
Church (McLoughlin Center), 821 S. Dale Mabry Highway, Tampa, Wednesday, October
17, at 10 am. Burial immediately following at Myrtle Hill
Memorial Park. A Life Tribute Funeral Home, 4040 Henderson Blvd., Tampa,
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2018, Tampa Bay, Hillsborough
Co., FL, Obituary
Published in the Tampa Bay Times on June 14, 2018
Myrtle M. Blankenship, age 70 [1948], passed away on Sunday, June 10, 2018. She is loved and
will be deeply missed by her friends and family.
Cremations of Greater Tampa Bay
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Myrtle Mae Blankenship
– b.01Mar1948 – Tampa, FL: https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:KG6G-217
Relatives - Judy
D. Blankenship.
Holmes
+2015, Bonifay, Holmes Co., FL, Obituary
Published in Washington County News and Holmes County Times-Advertiser
on Oct. 14, 2015
Lloyd Dean Blankenship, 58 of Bonifay, died on Monday, Oct. 5, 2015, at his home in
Bonifay. Born Monday, April 22, 1957 in Geneva, Alabama, he was the son of the
late Bill Blankenship and the late Betty Pate Blankenship.
Surviving is his wife, Theresa (Tammy) Wing Blankenship, sons,
Lloyd Dean Blankenship, Jr. of Inverness, and Clint Long of Bonifay, daughter, Jarah Lyerly of Geneva, Alabama, brother,
Chris Blankenship of Geneva, Alabama, sister, Angie Yates of Bonifay, step brother, Michael
Miller and step sister, Debbie Yarbrough of Samson, Alabama; 3 grand children.
A Funeral service was held at 10 a.m. on Thursday, Oct. 8, 2015 at
Sims Funeral Home Chapel with the Dr. Clint Ellis officiating. Interment was in
Bonifay Cemetery, Bonifay, with Sims Funeral Home directing.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2017, Ponce De Leon, Holmes Co., FL, Death
http://www.tributes.com/obituary/show/Charles-Hulett-Blankenship-104948458
Charles Hulett Blankenship, March 25, 1935 - July 2, 2017, Florida
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2017, Ponce De Leon,
Holmes Co., FL, Death
http://www.daviswatkins.com/memsol.cgi?user_id=1981981
Charles Hulett Blankenship of Ponce De
Leon, Florida, passed away on Sunday, July 2, 2017 at Destin HealthCare and
Rehabilitation Center in Destin, Florida. Charles was born on March 25,
1935 in Hillsborough County, Florida.
In honor of his wishes, memorialization
will be cremation
2017, Westville, Holmes
Co., FL, Obituary
Published in Washington County News and Holmes County Times-Advertiser
on Jan. 25, 2017
Mrs. Edna Marie Curry, age 87, passed away Wednesday, January 18,
2017. She was born November 28, 1929. Mrs. Curry was a resident of Westville,
Florida.
She worked as a seamstress at the Holmes County Sewing Factory for
several years. She enjoyed fishing and spending time with her grandchildren.
Mrs. Curry is preceded in death by her parents, her husband Howard
Curry, son Gary Lee Shepard and grandson Jeffrey Lee Thomas.
Mrs. Curry is survived by her two daughters Debra Ann McCormick of DeFuniak Springs, Florida and Gail Blankenship of Virginia; one brother John Highsmith of
Georgia, three grandchildren
Jennifer McCormick, Tyler
Blankenship and Michael
Shepherd; and one great grandson Eli Gainey.
Memorialization was by cremation.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Indian
River
+2016, Sebastian, Indian River Co., FL, Obituary
Published in the TC Palm [Treasure Coast News] on
Sept. 15, 2016
Marie Hulseart Marks of Sebastian, Florida passed away on September
7, 2016 at the age of 86. She was born on December 29, 1929 in Lakewood, New
Jersey, the only child of John Joseph and Bridie (Fitzgerald) Hulseart.
John was the only paid firefighter in the city of Lakewood and the
family lived in the fire station throughout Marie's childhood. When she was 21,
Marie married Donald Leigh Marks. They retired to Sebastian in June of 1979.
The couple celebrated 48 years of marriage before Donald's death in 1999.
Marie is survived by daughters
Jean Marks of Boca Raton and Debbie
Blankenship (Hedland) of Ormond Beach; grandchildren
Gretchen Kriebel (Gary) and Reynolds
Blankenship (Julie); great
grandchildren Colin and Devin Kriebel; family friend Joseph White; and dog
Sally Sue.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday,
September 17, 2016 at 11:00 a.m. at St. Sebastian Catholic Church, 13075 US 1, Sebastian, FL 32958 with entombment to follow at Fountainhead
Memorial Park, 7303 Babcock Street SE, Palm Bay, FL 32909.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2019, Vero Beach, Indian
River Co., FL, Obituary
https://www.barnstablepatriot.com/obituaries/20190512/james-l-blankenship-75
James L. Blankenship,
75, of Vero Beach, FL, and Chatham, MA passed away on May 5, 2019, from cancer
with family by his side. He was born in Kansas City, MO to the late L. Frank & Ora L. Blankenship. The family lived in Pocahontas, AR and
would later settle in Brooklyn, NY.
Jim attended Fork Union Military Academy in Virginia and in 1961 he
graduated from Lincoln High School in Yonkers, NY. In 1966, he earned a B.A. in
Journalism from Long Island University. He was drafted into the United States
Army where he served two years as a public information specialist including a
year in Vietnam. Upon discharge, he began a 23-year career as a public
relations executive with R. C. Auletta and Company in New York City.
Jim married Linda M. Keely of Bronxville, NY and they had two children, Jeffrey in 1972, and Eric in 1978. They moved to Scarsdale, NY where
his wife passed away in 1987 after a long illness. In 1988, he married Jane
Carroll. Shortly after their marriage, they moved to London. During this time,
Jim became an avid fly fisherman and volunteered in various fish and wildlife
projects, including the London Salmon and Trout Association.
When they returned to the U.S. in 1996, they moved to Chatham, MA,
where Jim continued his volunteer work, serving on the Boards of Directors of Friends
of Cape Cod National Seashore and Friends of Chatham Waterways as a marketing
specialist. They were members of Eastward Ho! Country Club in
Chatham where Jim served on both the club’s House Committee and Centennial
Committee. In 2017, they moved from Chatham to Vero Beach, FL. He loved
playing golf, fishing, playing guitar, and creating in the workshop.
Jim is survived by his wife Jane; son Jeffrey (Courtney) of
Harwich, MA; son Eric (Alexis) of Richboro, PA; his brother William of Carnegie, PA; his brother David (Catherine) of New Paltz, NY. He is also
survived by his four grandchildren Emma, Lily, Sage, and Brendan.
A celebration of his life will be held at a later date with family
and friends.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2019, Vero Beach, Indian
River Co., FL, Obituary
The Cape Cod Chronicle, (Chatham, MA) - May 15, 2019
James L. Blankenship,
75, of Vero Beach, FL, and Chatham passed away on May 5, 2019, from cancer with
family by his side. Jim was born in Kansas City, MO, to the late L. Frank & Ora L. Blankenship.
The family lived in Pocahontas, AZ, and would later settle in
Brooklyn, NY. He attended Fork Union Military Academy in VA, and in 1961 he
graduated from Lincoln High School in Yonkers, NY. In 1966, he earned a B.A. in
Journalism from Long Island University. He was drafted into the United States
Army where he served two years as a public information specialist including a
year in Vietnam. Upon discharge, he began a 23-year career as a public
relations executive with R. C. Auletta and Company in New York City.
Jim married Linda M. Keely of Bronxville, N.Y. and they had two
children, Jeffrey in 1972, and Eric in 1978. They moved to Scarsdale, N.Y.
where his wife passed away in 1987 after a long illness. In 1988, he married
Jane Carroll. Shortly after their marriage, they moved to London. During this
time, Jim became an avid fly fisherman and volunteered in various fish and
wildlife projects, including the London Salmon and Trout Association.
When they returned to the U.S. in 1996, they moved to Chatham,
where Jim continued his volunteer work, serving on the Boards of Directors of
Friends of Cape Cod National Seashore and Friends of Chatham Waterways as a
marketing specialist. They were members of Eastward Ho! Country
Club in Chatham where Jim served on both the club's House Committee and
Centennial Committee. In 2017, they moved from Chatham to Vero Beach,
Fla. He loved playing golf, fishing, playing guitar, and creating in the
workshop.
Jim is survived by his wife Jane; son Jeffrey (Courtney) of
Harwich; son Eric (Alexis) of Richboro, PA; his brother William of Carnegie,
PA; his brother David (Catherine) of New Paltz, NY. He is also survived by his
four grandchildren Emma, Lily, Sage, and Brendan.
A celebration of his life will be held at a later date with family
and friends.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2019, Vero Beach, Indian River Co., FL, Obituary
Indian River Press Journal (FL) - July 4, 2019
Brenda K. Reid, AKA Brendan Reid, 64 [1965] passed away June 30, 2019 at her
residence in Vero Beach, Florida. She was born in Williamson, WV and lived in
Vero Beach, FL from Columbus, Ohio.
She worked in the hospitality industry and was dedicated to her
family.
She was preceded in death by her parents Robert and
Emma Blankenship; sisters, Geneva
Hunter and Joann Blankenship; brothers,
Homer, Clinton and Clifford Blankenship .
Survived by her daughter Dr. Ashley Canipe of Vero Beach; sisters, Juanita
Thacker, Phyllis Alley, Evelyn Mustard and Linda Starr; brothers, Roger and Jimmy
Blankenship; granddaughters,
Emma and Bronwyn Canipe.
A Celebration of Life will be held on Friday July 5, 2019 at 1:00
pm, at Calvary Church 941 18th Street in Vero Beach. Strunk Funeral Home and
Crematory, Vero Beach.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Jackson
2016, Cottondale, Jackson
Co., FL, Obituary
http://www.mariannachapelfh.com/?pagetype=obitlink&obit_id=1846873
Zolena K. Kent age 90 of Cottondale passed away on Monday, August
29, 2016 in the Marianna Health
& Rehabilitation Center, [Jackson Co., FL]. She was a native of Jackson County, born
on January 13, 1926 to the late Alton E. Kent Sr. and Annie Kent.
She was a member of Bethlehem Baptist Church in Kynesville. Zolena
enjoyed sewing, embroidery, and fishing. Mrs. Kent loved to spend time with her
children, grandchildren, and the rest of her family.
Zolena was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Collis P.
Kent; nine siblings and son-in-law, Dan Pridgeon.
She is survived by her children Alton Kent (Melba), Joyce Ann
Pridgeon, Ronnie Kent (Vickie), Charlotte Roark (Steve); grandchildren, Al Kent (Teresa), Kathy Sloan, Gina McAllister
(Bobby), Brad Kent (Dana), Brian Kent (April), David Roark (Colleen), Patrick
Roark, Peggy Brown (Steve), Rita Hall (Paul), Eddie Pridgeon, Christie
Arrington (Ricky), Michelle Spears (Chris), and Jamie Blankenship (Luke); brothers, Alton E. Kent Jr. and Charles
Kent; twenty-nine great grandchildren and four great-great grandchildren.
Funeral services for Mrs. Zolena will be held on Saturday,
September 3, 2016 in the Bethlehem Baptist Church at 2:00 p.m. with Pastor Jim
Sharkey officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Lake
+2015, Clermont, Lake
Co., FL, Obituary
Published in the Orlando Sentinel on Oct. 20,
2015
Peggy Hipp, age 55,
Clermont, passed away October 15, 2015 at the Mike Conley Hospice House. She
was born October 16, 1959 in Beckley, WV daughter of Willa Mae & the late Carl Blankenship.
On September 28, 1986 she was united in marriage to Hershel Hipp at
Mt. Olive Baptist Church in Mt. Olive, WV and relocated to Central Florida in
1986 from Lashmeet, WV. She was a pediatric nurse at Health Central in Ocoee
and most recently at Clermont Pediatrics.
Surviving are her husband
Hershel; mother Willa Mae Haynes, Lashmeet, WV; children Josh (Mylissa) Davis,
Groveland; Eli (Josephine) Hipp & Maggie Hipp all of Apopka; grandchildren
Rachel, Megan, Bella, Tatyana & Tamy & siblings Virginia Wolfe & Timmy (Shirley) Blankenship, Lashmeet, WV & Yvonne (Michael) Mastrorocco, Parkersburg, WV.
The Celebration of Life Memorial Service will be held at 10:00 AM
on Saturday, November 28, 2015 in the Becker Funeral Home Chapel, Clermont, FL.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2017, Fruitland Park, Lake Co., FL, Obituary
Henry County Local (New Castle, KY) - August 16, 2017
Bill Abbott, age 72, of Fruitland Park, Fla. passed away Saturday,
Aug. 5, 2017. He was the son of the late Robert and Hester (Combs) Abbott.
He was a native of Henry County and a Navy Vietnam Veteran.
Bill was preceded in death by a brother, Ebb Abbott.
He is survived by his wife, Toni Abbott of Fruitland Park, Fla.;
one daughter, Ellen Coomer (Joe) of Leesburg, Fla.; four sons, JD Long (Julie)
of St. Louis, Mo., Troy
Blankenship (Melissa) of
Drennon, Scott Blankenship of
Annandale, NJ. and Shane
Blankenship(Mary) of Tampa,
Fla.; six sisters, Anglia Munk (John) of Memphis, Ind., Brenda Jones of
Eminence, Debbie Abbott of New Castle, Kathy Abbott of Louisville, Glenna
Hinderer (Don) of Mt. Eden and G. G. Hartley (Steve) of Clarksville, Ind.;
three brothers, Steve Abbott and Randy Abbott, both of Jericho and Larry Abbott
of VA; eight grandchildren, Trey, Kelsey, Jasmyne, Austin, Taylor, Cameron,
Ethan and Bailey; and one great-granddaughter, Mia.
Memorial visitation will be from 1 until 4 p.m. on Saturday, August
19, 2017, at Prewitt New Castle Funeral Home.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Henry Co., KY,
Marriage; https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QKH6-LFTQ
Troy
Blankenship, 18 - Melissa Talbert, 18 - 18Jun1988
Troy J.
Blankenship – b.18Nov1969 – Campbellsburg, KY:
https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:29Q1-NY6
Relatives -
Melissa D. Blankenship.
+2016, Groveland, Lake Co., FL, Obituary
J. R. Fowler, age 69, Groveland, passed away on Friday, December
30, 2016 at the Mike Conley Hospice House in Clermont, [Lake Co., FL]. He was born January 8, 1947 in Leesburg,
son of Nola Mae Burton & Jake Fowler.
He served in the US Army during the Vietnam Era and retired from
ABC Fruit Company, a local citrus business.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by siblings
Wilma Duncan, Allen C. Fowler, Johnnie Duncan & Jerry Duncan.
Surviving are his daughter Kimberley Peeler; siblings Edward Duncan, Kenansville, FL; Barbara Sullivan, Haines
City & Patricia Blankenship, Catherine Morrison & Jane Pope, all
of Orlando; nieces & nephews.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2016, Leesburg, Lake
Co., FL, Obituary
The Elberton Star & Examiner, (GA) - August 24, 2016
Mr. John L. Booth, 89, of Leesburg, Florida and husband of 59 years
to Alice Kehler Booth, formerly of Ashland, Pennsylvania, passed away Thursday,
Aug. 19. Mr. Booth was born Aug. 6, 1927 to the late Leroy and Mildred Hackett
Booth of Walton County.
Mr. Booth served in the U.S. Coast Guard and retired after 20 years
of service.
He was preceded in death by his son, Robert L. Booth, of Athens and
sister Helen Southard of Elberton; and two brothers,
Donald Booth and Jimmy Booth Sr. of Elberton.
Survivors include his wife, Alice Booth; one daughter, Edith
Blankenship of Cleveland,
Tennessee; and three grandchildren, Lessie, Freddie and Kehler. Surviving
siblings include sisters Barbara Robinson, Virginia
Mills and Karen Tucker; and brother William (Billy) and Martha Ann Booth, all
of Elberton. Many nieces and nephews also survive.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2015, Mount Dora, Lake Co., FL, Death
Published in Citrus County Chronicle on Jan.
9, 2015
John Blankenship, 86
[1929], Mount
Dora, Florida, died January 7, 2015.
Local arrangements are under the direction of Brown Funeral Home
& Crematory in Lecanto with further arrangements under the direction of
Anderson Funeral Home in Franklin, Ohio.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2015, Mount Dora, Lake
Co., FL, Obituary
Published in Journal-News on Jan. 13, 2015
John Blankenship Jr.,
Age, 86 formerly of Franklin, passed away Wednesday, January 7, 2015 in Mt.
Dora, Florida. He was born August 18, 1928 in Tuscola, Kentucky the son of John and Martha (Spillman) Blankenship.
John was formerly employed with Dayton Power Light for 32 years and
was a member of the Franklin Masonic Lodge.
He is preceded in death by his parents and wife, Julia
Blankenship.
John is survived by his children,
Mike Blankenship and Karen Ostermann;
also 3 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren.
Funeral service will be at the convenience of the family. Burial
will be in Woodhill Cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2015, Mount Dora, Lake
Co., FL, Obituary
Published in The Times on Apr. 23, 2015
Grace LaMae Jackson, age 81 of Mount Dora, FL, formerly of
Chesterton, IN, passed away on Monday, April 13, 2015 at Cornerstone Hospice in
Tavares, FL. She was born on July 21, 1933 in Chesterton, IN to Arthur J. and
Olga E. Olson Lindstedt, both of whom preceded her in death.
On February 26, 1955 in Valparaiso, IN, she married James H.
Jackson, who preceded her in death on May 18, 2012.
Grace is survived by her two daughters: Susan (Charles) Fisher,
Seattle, WA, Vicki (Owen) Smith, Chesterton, IN; and her grandchildren: Kelli
Dehr, Louisville, KY, Allison Smith, Chesterton, IN and PFC Evan Fisher,
Lexington, KY. Also surviving are her siblings:
Ardelle Seebauer, Fort Myers, FL, John (Judy) Lindstedt, Chesterton, IN, Karen Joy (Bill) Blankenship,
Orlando, FL and Dwight Lindstedt, Longmont, CO.
She is also preceded in death by her grandson, James C. Smith and
her siblings, Charles A Lindstedt and Mary L. Wolfe.
Grace was the only child in her family who was born at home. She
was raised on working farm, which taught her the work ethic she needed to
eventually own her own business. She was the proud owner of "Grace's
Beauty Shop," where she worked as a Beautician for forty-six years. She
was a 1952 graduate of Jackson Township High School. Grace was a member of
Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Chesterton, IN and was also a member of the Moose
Lodge in Chesterton for many years.
Once she moved to Florida, she became active in many organizations,
such as the Woodlands Lutheran Church in Montverde, FL and the Beta Sigma Phi
Sorority in Leesburg, FL. She enjoyed making clothes for her children and
baking for others in her later years. Grace loved staying active and being
around people.
A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, April 25, 2015 at
12:00 p.m. at Bethlehem Lutheran Church, 2050 W 1100 N, Chesterton,
IN with Pastor Erik Grayvold officiating. A private family graveside will take
place prior to services.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
William J. Blankenship – b.09Apr1939 -
Orlando, FL: https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QJ2V-ZS5C
Relatives: Billy J. Blankenship, Dana
Downing St Jean, Joy Blankenship, K. J. Blankenship, Karen Joy Blankenship
+2017, Tavares, Lake Co., FL, Obituary
Citrus County Chronicle (Crystal River, FL) - November 28, 2017
Sylvia J. Murphy, 81, of Tavares, FL, formerly of Inverness, passed
away November 25, 2017 at her residence in Tavares surrounded by her loving
family. She was born in Justice, WV, on November 16, 1936 to the late Verlin
and Tressie (Blankenship)
Walker.
Sylvia was a teacher in WV, and then a data processor at Seminole
State College. She arrived in this area in 1997, coming from Maitland, FL. and
attended Rutland Baptist Church. She played upright bass for several years in a
bluegrass band, and enjoyed quilting, sewing, gardening, reading, fishing,
cooking, and loved spending time with her family.
Sylvia was preceded in death by her loving husband of 58 years,
Donald L. Murphy in 2015, and one brother Zionel Walker.
She is survived by her daughters, Vicki Durden and her husband
Larry of Tavares, and Stephanie Murphy of Eustis, FL., and sisters Zenith
Harless, Rita Anderson, and Sheila Darlington.
A Celebration of Life Funeral Service is scheduled for Thursday,
11:30 A.M. at the Chas. E. Davis Funeral Home, Inverness. Sylvia will be laid
to rest with her husband at Florida National Cemetery, Bushnell, FL, after the
service.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
1940 Census,
Huff Creek District, Wyoming Co., WV,
Walker, Verlin
E. 42, M, WV, Head,
Walker, Tressie 39, F, WV, Wife,
Walker, Zionel 15, M, WV, Son,
Walker, Zenith 11, F, WV, Dau,
Walker, Rheta 08, F, WV, Dau,
Walker, Sylvia 03, F, WV, Dau,
https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:K78H-P2Q
+2018, Tavares, Lake Co., FL, Funeral
http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/name/Betty-Blankenship-obituary?pid=188739263
Betty Jo Blankenship,
80 [April 14, 1937],
left this earth for heaven on April 11, 2018.
Services will be held at Lake Saunders Baptist Church in Tavares on
April 17. www.careyhand.com
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2018, Tavares, Lake Co., FL, Funeral
http://www.careyhand.com/memorialpage.asp?page=odetail&id=87521&locid=71
Betty Jo Blankenship, 80, left this
earth for heaven on April 11, 2018. She passed away unexpectedly while in
Florida Waterman Hospital.
Betty served as Bureau Chief of Computer
Operations for the City of Orlando, retiring after a long career in the
Information Systems Department. She devoted herself to caring for her husband
during his prolonged battle with cancer. She was the adored matriarch of her
immediate and extended family, who will be lost without her. Betty loved
tending to live plants, was a talented silk floral designer and most recently
discovered a penchant for working with colored pencils. During her long,
arduous battle with Wegner’s and end stage kidney disease,
coloring pictures occupied her thoughts during dialysis.
Betty loved Christ and was a devoted
member of the Haines Creek Baptist Church and the Lake Saunders Baptist Church.
Her fellowship, kindness and gentle spirit will be deeply missed.
Betty is survived by sons Dan and Scott, their spouses
(Holly and Cathy), a granddaughter, two great grandchildren, many nieces,
nephews, cousins, extended family and countless lifelong friends.
Services will be held at Lake Saunders
Baptist Church, 31150 Industrial Drive in Tavares on April 17 at 11 am. She
will be laid to rest next to her husband, Wayne, at Woodlawn during a family
graveside service.
Lauderdale
+2017, Florence, Lauderdale
Co., AL, Obituary
Times Daily (Florence, AL) - June 7, 2017
William Edgar Blankenship, 74, was a lifelong resident of the Shoals.
He was the owner of Bill's Shoes and Boots in downtown Florence for
38 years. He was a graduate of the University of North Alabama and a member of
Christ's Chapel.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Sara
Blankenship.
He is survived by his son,
Mike; daughters,
Belle and Nelle; and eight
grandchildren.
Bill will have an 11 a.m. graveside service on Thursday, June 8,
2017, at Tuscumbia Oakwood Cemetery. Honorary pallbearers will be Bill's
grandsons.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
William E.
Blankenship – b.10Sep1942 – Florence, AL: https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:KPHG-D3S
Relatives -
Belle B. Blankenship, Isabella B. Blankenship, Penelope M. Blankenship,
Penelope V. Blankenship, Sara J. Blankenship.
Lee
2015, Cape Coral, Lee Co., FL, Death
Published in The News-Press on Jan. 24, 2015
Teresa Blankenship,
57, Cape Coral, died 01-23-2015.
Arrangements: Coral Ridge Funeral Home and Cemetery-Cape Coral.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Teresa L. Blankenship – b.02Jan1958 - Cape
Coral, FL; https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:KRXV-ZCJ
Relatives: Aaron T. Diederich, Andrea
Alexadiederich, Blankenship Lisa Bican, David M. Duber, Gregory Duber, Gregory
A. Duber Sr, James Joseph Lillie, Jay Duber, Katie Duber, Kethleen M. Duber,
Michael D. Diederich, Michelle A. Duber, Teresa L. Blankenship, Thomas E
Diederich.
2015, Cape Coral, Lee Co., FL, Obituary
The Plain Dealer, (Cleveland, OH) Date: February 13, 2015
Teresa Blankenship
(nee Diederich), 57, of Cape Coral, FL, originally from Bedford, OH passed away
January 23, 2015.
She was a loving and devoted daughter, mother, grandmother, sister,
friend, cousin and aunt who was taken from us way too early and will be greatly
missed by many.
Teresa is survived by her Mother Tina Lillie, her children, Greg (Jen), David and Michelle (Jeff),
her grandchildren, Dillon, Hannah and Owen, her siblings; Lenny (Trish),
Dorene, Tom (Andrea), John (Jackie), Mike (Wendy), Maureen (Donavan) and Dan
(Shawna).
A Funeral Mass will be held at 10 AM on Saturday February 14, 2015
at St Pius Church, 400 Center Rd., Bedford, OH 44146. We will gather directly
after the mass at the church to celebrate Teresa's life.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2017, Cape Coral, Lee
Co., FL, Obituary
Published in The News-Press on May 14, 2017
Charlene B. Caldwell “Charley” passed away peacefully May 6, 2017,
surrounded by family and friends.
She is survived by her brother
Koehler Blankenship (Pam), her 3 children John Caldwell (Amy),
Clay Caldwell (Kim), Ann Milaski (JJ) and 4 grandchildren.
Funeral Service will be held Saturday, May 20, 3:00 PM at Faith
Presbyterian Church, 4544 Coronado Pkwy, Cape Coral.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2018, Fort Myers, Lee
Co., FL, Obituary
http://www.tributes.com/obituary/show/Charles-Raymond-Blankenship-106058431
Charles Raymond Blankenship, May 29, 1941 - April 25, 2018, Florida
Gallaher American Family Funeral Home - Fort Myers
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2016, Lehigh Acres, Lee Co., FL, Obituary
Leroy Herman Harp, age 74, a devoted citizen to Lehigh Acres,
Florida, passed away on Wednesday, November 9, 2016. Leroy was born the son of
Ruth Florey & George Harp in Baltimore, Maryland on July 24, 1942.
Leroy had a heart of gold, a man who could brighten anyone's day, a
people's man. He has finally reunited with his loving wife Mary C. Harp.
Leroy is survived by his son Mark J. Harp and his beloved wife
Kimberly A Harp; his son Donald Buckmaster & his wife Beth Buckmaster; his daughters Barbara Blankenship & Deborah Goralski; and his loving
grandchildren Amber Randall, Zachary Goralski, Andrew Buckmaster, Mary
Buckmaster, Crystal Williams Jackson and Megan Buckmaster; also 3 great
grandchildren Mary, Andrew and Devin. Gone but never forgotten, heaven was needing a hero...
Mass of Christian Burial will be on Tuesday, November 15, 2016 at
10:00am at St. Raphael Catholic Church, 2514 Lee Blvd, Lehigh Acres, Florida. Interment will be in Lee Memorial Park Cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Leon
+2018, Tallahassee, Leon Co., FL, Obituary
https://www.dignitymemorial.com/obituaries/tallahassee-fl/winston-blankenship-7981058
Winston Blankenship,
December 11, 1930 – September 1, 2018
Winston Blankenship,
67, of Tallahassee died Saturday (9/1) in Gainesville. A
native of Bertha, Alabama.
He came to Tallahassee in 1963 from Alabama. He served a full
career in the Army and Army reserves and enjoyed his free time fishing. He will
always be remembered as a hard worker who enjoyed his job and loved his family.
Survivors include his daughter:
Delia Pittman of Gainesville; son: Wiley of
Tallahassee; two grandchildren: Megan Colburn and Christopher; and one
great-granddaughter: Madison Colburn.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Madison
2015, Madison, Madison Co., FL, Obituary
Published in Tallahassee Democrat on Apr. 25,
2015
Julian Evans Brown, age 82, died Wednesday, April 22, 2015 at Lake
Park of Madison, Madison, Florida, following a long illness. He was born and
raised in Madison County in the Greenville area.
He served in the United States Army. He also served on the Tri-County
Electric Cooperative Board of Madison County. He was a member of Greenville
Baptist Church.
He is survived by his wife, Shirley Clayton Brown; one daughter,
Lisa Ann Page, Madison, Fl. He has two brothers, Neil Brown of Cherry Lake,
Fl., and Johnny Brown of Atlanta, Georgia. He had one Grandchild and two Great
Grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, William Edward and Maggie
O'Neil Brown, two brothers, Kenneth Brown, Gilbert Brown, and one sister, Corene Blankenship.
Funeral services were held at Friday, April 24, 2015, at Beggs
Funeral Home Chapel with visitation one hour prior to the service. Interment at Evergreen Cemetery in Greenville, Florida.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Manatee
+2017, Bradenton, Manatee
Co., FL, Obituary
The Bradenton Herald, (FL) - August 22, 2017
Betty May Hester of Bradenton, FL passed away peacefully at Manatee
Memorial Hospital at 5:02 am on Saturday, August 19, 2017, at the age of 86 of
a weakened body. Betty was born May 28, 1931 at home in Lima, Ohio to Joseph
and Ethel Ward,
their second child of six.
She was a farmer's daughter. Now, a lamb
of God is gone and with God, her Heavenly Father Betty was a loving wife and
mother of three sons. She was a waitress for several decades, and in 1986
became a dance instructor providing line-dance instructions to several Senior classes in the Bradenton area up to 2007. Betty loved
to play the piano but favored the organ. Dance and music is a family tradition.
She was a member of the Orange Grove Free Methodist Church.
Mrs. Hester was preceded in death by her father, Joseph F. Ward;
her mother, Ethel May Ward; her brothers: Joseph Daniel Ward and Jerry Edward
Ward (Marine Reservist Brigadier General); and her oldest son, Tommy Lee Blankenship.
She is survived by her husband, J. C. Hester; her sisters: Mary
Jane (Zuppardo), Norma Jean (Jones) and Helen Irene (Buckner); her sons: Randy Joe Blankenship and Jerry Daniel
Blankenship; her step-sons:
Steven Hester, James Hester and David Hester; Four grandsons, two
granddaughters, eleven great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be on is Wednesday on 23 August, 2017 at 12pm
at Groover Funeral Home at Mansion Memorial Park, 1400 36th Ave. E., Ellenton,
FL 34222.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2015, Ellenton, Manatee Co., FL, Obituary
Onita A. Cornette,
age 88 of Ellenton, FL, peacefully passed away at Tidewell Hospice in Ellenton,
FL on Sunday, October 25, 2015. Born December 1, 1926 in Huntington, WV, she
was the daughter of the late Henry & Beatrice Blankenship
of Bradenton, FL.
Mrs. Cornette was a loving mother and housewife for many years
until the death of her husband, Paul Brammer, at which time she became a
Licensed Practical Nurse, working in various hospitals and nursing homes. Her
final work years before her retirement were spent as the caring school nurse at
Manatee Community College in Bradenton, FL.
She is survived by her sister,
Mae L. Blankenship of Bradenton, Florida, her three
daughters, Brenda (Clarence) LeMaster and Paula Scott, both of Ellenton, FL,
and Stephanie (Philip) LeMaster, of Parrish, FL., Five Grandchildren, Eight
Great Grandchildren, and Two Great Great Grandchildren.
A small, graveside service will be held at Manasota Memorial Park
at 4:00 pm on Thursday, October 29, 2015.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2017, Palmetto, Manatee
Co., FL, Obituary
The Moultrie Observer, (GA) - December 7, 2017
Thomas Fred Montgomery, born July 29, 1940, in Fowlerville, Mich.,
died Dec. 5, 2017, in Palmetto, Fla.
Tom was a physicians' assistant optometrist and a nursing home
administrator in Moultrie.
Tom is survived by his wife, Zoe of Palmetto, Fla.; former wife,
Elaine Patrick of the Villages, Fla.; daughter Diana and husband Peter Poranski
of North Carolina; son Charles and wife Sheri of Georgia; son Ned and wife
Karen of Georgia; grandchildren, MacKenzie Blankenship, Quincy Montgomery, Michelle Fountain, Courtney
Martinez; great grandchildren, Ethan
Fountain, Summer Fountain, Abram Fountain, Christopher Martinez, Jaden
Martinez, Donovan Mason and Jackson
Blankenship
A memorial service will be held at Brown and Sons Funeral Home,
5624 26th St. West, Bradenton, Fla., at 2 pm. Dec. 8.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Marion
2018, Rainbow Springs, Dunnellon, Marion Co., FL Obituary
Ocala Star-Banner (FL) - November 27, 2018
Marie Janet Pigeon, age 83, Rainbow Springs, Dunnellon passed away
in the early morning hours of November 26, 2018, in her home surrounded by her
family. Born in Haverhill, MA, on May 8, 1935, to Henry
"Baba" and Evelyn (Blair) "Nana" Roy, the third of four
children.
She was married to Joseph Paul Pigeon and they shared 57 wonderful years of marriage together.
They began their lives in Haverhill MA, moving to Brentwood NH, on to Crystal
River FL, then to Rainbow Springs in Dunnellon FL.
In her lifelong career of real estate broker, she was the glue that
held everything and everyone together, which resonated with her personal life
and family. Described by her family and friends as the most selfless and
nurturing woman. There are no words to describe such a kind-hearted spirit,
only the moments in her presence that showed us her wonderful nature and love.
Her smile, laugh and hugs will never be matched. A woman who
knew no selfishness, who knew no hate. She showed everyone the true
definition of love. Her family, all of her family, was her life. And as her
family, all of her family, she was ours.
She was predeceased by her parents; and husband; sisters, Jeanne
Bonin and Carlene Rogers.
Those left to mourn her passing and cherish her precious memory are
her six daughters and one son,
Janice (Roy) Curry of Homosassa, FL, Paula (Bob) Gibbs of White, GA, Chuck
(Linda) Pigeon of Ocala, FL, Judy (Wilbur) Priest of Clarksville, TN, Cindy Blankenship of Branford, FL, Sandra (James) Winsett of
Oklahoma City, OK, and Carol (Denton) Kimberly of Jacksonville, AL. Also, her sister, Lorraine (George) Perreault of Amesbury, MA; and
sister-in-law, Adrienne Troian of Haverhill, MA; and many nieces and nephews.
A Celebration of Life and Funeral Mass will be held at 11:00 AM on
Friday, November 30, 2018 at St John the Baptist Catholic Church, Dunnellon Fl.
Interment next to her husband will be held at the VA Florida National Cemetery,
Bushnell FL, on Saturday, December 1, 2018 at 12:30 PM. Roberts Funeral Home,
Dunnellon, FL.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2016, Fort McCoy, Marion
Co., FL, Obituary
Ocala Star-Banner (FL) - February 17, 2016
Elizabeth Anne Perkins Maynard, 75, passed away February 10, 2016
at Estelle's Hospice House, [Ocala, Marion Co., FL]. Born October 11, 1940
in Birmingham, AL, to Earle David Perkins and Florence Bullard Perkins.
A resident of Marion County all her life, she grew up in the First
Methodist Church, Worthy Advisor of Rainbow Girls, attended schools in Ocala,
and a member of the Ocala High School Marching Band, graduated from Dunnellon
High School, class of 1959. She was part of the beginning of Little Church at
Ocala's First Methodist Church. She was a member of the Ocala Junior Woman's
Club, an avid knitter, and Bible Study Leader. Anne will always be remembered
for her loving nature to others and her joy spent fishing every chance she
could. She was an Home Interior Decorator.
She is preceded in death by her parents and brother, Dan Perkins.
She is survived by her husband, Andrew Maynard Sr., Fort McCoy, FL;
son, Reid (Tonya) Allen, Alachua, FL; step-son, Andrew Maynard Jr. (Karen),
Ocala, FL; daughters, Lynne Allen
(Ken) Dilello, St. Augustine, FL, Terri Allen Kavanaugh, St. Louis, MO, Lana (Wayne) Blankenship, Ocala,
FL; step-daughter, Cynthia Dias Maynard, Ocala, FL; sisters, Susan Perkins
(Ben) Nye, TeulaLee (Phil) Bondank, Faye Perkins Hannigan Miller; and
sister-in-law, Diane Perkins, AZ; twenty-one grandchildren and twenty-one
great-grandchildren.
Memorial Service will be 1:00 p.m., Saturday, February 20, 2016, at
Mill Creek Baptist Church, Fort McCoy, FL.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2015, Ocala, Marion
Co., FL, Obituary
Published in Ocala Star-Banner from July 16
to July 17, 2015
Donna K. Thompson, 80, of Ocala, FL went on to be with her Lord on
Thursday, June 25, 2015. She was born in Garden City, MI on April 20, 1935.
Donna moved to Florida in 1961 and lived in the Ocala area since.
She loved gardening, her animals, and family time, especially time spent with
her granddaughter, Madison.
Donna is survived by her son, Kirk (Cindy) Thompson; daughter,
Leigh Ann Thompson and granddaughter, Madison Thompson, all of Ocala. She is
also survived by her brother, Louis (Diane) Kline of Garden City, MI and her
sister, Nancy (Judy) Blankenship of South Lyon, MI as well as many nieces and nephews.
A funeral mass will be held on Saturday, July 18, 2015 at 9 am at
Blessed Trinity Catholic Church, 5 SE 17th Street, Ocala, FL.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2015, Ocala, Marion Co., FL, Obituary
Ocala Star-Banner (FL) Date: July 21, 2015
Mr. James Robert Blankenship, 51, born on January 27, 1964 in Huntington WV, passed away on
Saturday, July 11, 2015.
Jay served in the United States Army 7th Special Forces and was a
marketing executive with Lowes, Walgreens and Sears.
Jay is survived by his wife, Tamara; son, Jacob Harrison; and
daughter, Kyra Elizabeth; parents, Janice and James
Blankenship; sister, Chrisanne
and sister in law, Alexandra Blankenship -Billings; uncle, Michael Robert Weller; brother in
law, William and parents in law, Eloise and Michael Riggin, and other family
members.
Jay will be cremated and inurned on July 31, at Florida National
Cemetery, 6502 S.W., 102nd Avenue, Bushnell, FL 33513. A military interment and
honors ceremony will start at 10:00am and friends are invited to attend.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2015, Ocala, Marion
Co., FL, Obituary
Ocala Star-Banner (FL) Date: August 25, 2015
William L. "Bill" Blankenship, age 83, of Ocala, FL passed away on
Saturday, August 22, 2015. He was born in Huntington, WV on September 1, 1931.
Bill served in the U.S. Marines during the Korean Conflict. He was
a Purple Heart recipient. Bill worked for the U.S. Postal Service as a Letter
Carrier for 33 years. He moved to Florida from Huntington, WV in 1988. Bill was
a member of Fellowship Baptist Church. He enjoyed his Sunday school family and
breakfasts. Bill also enjoyed family, fishing, golfing, Senior Softball and his
dogs.
He is survived by his wife
of 19 years Barbara Blankenship of Ocala, FL; son, Bill
Blankenship (Pam) of Cumming,
GA; daughter, Sherri Felix (J.A.) of Huntington, WV; granddaughter, Amy Neil of
Venetia, PA; grandson, Kody Felix of Huntington, WV; and a great grandson,
Logan Neil of Venetia, PA.
He was preceded in death by his first wife, Shirley
Blankenship, son, Danny Blankenship and daughter, Patti Blankenship.
A funeral service will also be held at Hiers-Baxley Funeral
Services, 910 E. Silver Springs Blvd, Ocala, FL on Tuesday, August 25, 2015 at
11am. Burial will take place at Highland Memorial Park, Ocala, FL.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2017, Ocala, Marion
Co., FL, Obituary
Ocala Star-Banner (FL) - June 1, 2017
Elsie Ivy Moore Bearden died peacefully on Sunday, May 28, 2017 at Ocala Health and Rehabilitation, [Marion
Co., FL] surrounded by her
family. Elsie was born January 19, 1920 in Elkins, WV to parents Isaac Moore
and Rose Blankenship Moore. She worked 25 years at Owens-Illinois in
Fairmont, WV
Elsie enjoyed gardening and exploring new places in Florida. She
was passionate about helping children through the Salvation Army and advocated
for animals through the Marion County Animal Center. Elsie also took pleasure
in the occasional political debate. Elsie married James Boyd Bearden on
November 2, 1943 and they had a very happy 54 years together until James' death
in 1998. They relocated to Ocala, FL in 1979 from Fairmont, WV where they
enjoyed their retirement years.
Elsie was predeceased by her siblings, Virginia Moore Keener, Emory
W. Moore, Anna Moore, Fred Moore, Delbert Turner, Henry Moore, Ollie Turner,
Sylvester Turner and Glen Turner; and many nieces and nephews
Survivors include their only child, Dee (Delores) Lourenco (Jerry);
grandchildren, Sarah Evans (Jake), J.B. Lourenco; and great-granddaughter, Emma
Evans.
Memorial service will be held Friday, June 2, 2017 at 12pm at Good
Shepard Memorial Gardens in Ocala, FL.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
1910 Census, Valley Bend,
Randolph Co., WV,
Moore, Isic 50, M, WV, Head,
Moore, Rosie 20, F, WV, Wife,
Moore, Minnie V. 02, F, WV, Dau,
Moore, William
C. 01, M, WV, Son,
https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MPFT-P3P
1920 Census, New
Interest, Randolph Co., WV,
Moore, Isaac 60, M, WV, Head,
Moore, Rosa 28, F, KY, Wife,
Moore, Minnie 12, F, WV, Dau,
Moore, Emory W. 11, M, WV, Son,
Moore, Anna 08, F, WV, Dau,
Moore, Fred 06, M, WV, Son,
Moore, Elbert 04, M, WV, Son,
Moore, Henry 03, M, WV, Son,
Moore, Obie J. 02, M, WV, Son,
https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MN2D-9CF
2018, Ocala, Marion Co., FL, Obituary
Owensboro Messenger-Inquirer (KY) - April 26, 2018
Charles Emrich Davies Jr., 68, passed away Tuesday, April 24, 2018, at Ocala
Regional Medical Center, [Ocala, Marion Co., FL]. He was born Aug. 8, 1949, in Owensboro
to Charles E. Davies Sr. and the late Margaret (Stovall) Davies.
Charlie served as vice president of First National Bank in Winslow,
Indiana, president of Davies Development and finance manager at Smith Chevrolet
in Oakland City, Indiana. He also proudly served as the treasurer for the
Oakland City Golf Club. Charlie graduated in 1967 from Hancock County High
School, Kentucky Wesleyan College in 1971 and earned his master's degree in
finance from University of Wisconsin, Madison.
Charlie was an avid golfer and fisherman,
he bled blue and loved Kentucky basketball, and took great pride in the
appearance of his lawn and landscaping. However, his greatest joy was his
children and family.
He is survived by a son, Charles "Chip" E. III (Carrie)
of Isle of Palms, South Carolina; a daughter, Sarah of Nashville; sisters Emily (Wayne) Boling of
Owensboro, Krista of Orlando and Lynelle (Chuck) Blankenship of Zellwood, Florida; grandchildren Elizabeth and Elaina Davies of
Isle of Palms; his companion, Carolyn Boarman, of Owensboro; niece LeAnn
(Boling) Crosby of Bowling Green; and nephews Kirk Hayes of London, England,
and Will Blankenship of Orlando.
Memorial service will be at a later date at Gibson Funeral Home in
Hawesville.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2018, Summerfield, Marion Co., FL, Obituary
https://veteransfuneralcare.com/obituary/james-h-blankenship
James Harrison Blankenship–83 [05Nov1934] years old, originally from Hurley, VA
died in his home in Summerfield, [Marion
Co.,] FL, July 13th, 2018.
Jim’s career spanned 39 years starting in Richmond, VA, then
Huntington, WV, Chicago, IL, Pittsburgh, PA, and Baltimore. MD.
working for CSX Railway Company (originally Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad)
retiring in 1992. During his career life, he was a
active member of a School Board, Zoning Board, and our Condo Homeowners Board
in Chicago and was the creator of a local travel guide for the Northern Neck of
Virginia during the time he resided there. Originally retiring to Richmond, VA,
and then moved to the Chesapeake Bay. In 2002, he moved to Dell Webb Spruce
Creek where he was on the HOA Board for 7 years when his health required him to
retire. He enjoyed reading, traveling, was a passionate history buff, ancestry
buff, and spent many hours exploring the internet with a desire to keep
expanding his knowledge of the world.
He was preceded in death by his son, Jay, in 2015.
He is survived by his wife, Janice (Jan) ,
and daughter Chrisanne who were by his side at his death. His other surviving relatives
are a grandson, Jacob, a granddaughter Kyra and two daughter-in-laws Alexandra
and Tamara.
A memorial service will be held on Monday, July 16, 2018 at 10 am
at the Florida National Cemetery in Bushnell, FL.
Posted on FB by; Anita Dotson
Poss dod June 17, 2018
+2019, Summerfield, Marion Co., FL, Obituary
Published as The Belleville News-Democrat, (IL)
- August 18, 2019
Clyde Edward Blankenship, 77, of Summerfield, Florida, formally of Belleville, IL., passed away peacefully on Monday, August 12, 2019
surrounded by family in Trophy Club, [Denton Co.,] Texas. Clyde was born November 29, 1941
in Mulberry Grove, Illinois to Earl
and Nadine Blankenship.
He graduated from East St. Louis Senior High School, where he met
the love of his life Vivian (Josie). He received a degree in Sociology from
Southern Illinois University. A natural born salesman, he was a successful real
estate broker and owned two Century 21 offices in Fairview Heights and Trenton,
Illinois.
In addition to being a loving husband, father, and grandfather,
Clyde was a devout Christian and a heavily lined bible was always by his side.
He shared his love of Jesus through the countless Sunday School
classes that he taught and the many bible studies that he led. At the time of
his death, Clyde was an active member of the First Baptist Church of
Leesburg-Village Park and a former member of St. Matthew United Methodist
Church, Belleville, IL. His faith guided him through every aspect of his life,
and brought him comfort in his time of death. He has been called home to share
in the eternal love of Jesus Christ.
Those that knew Clyde will remember his love of golf, the St. Louis
Cardinals, Johnny Carson, crossword puzzles, and breakfast pastries. Clyde was
an exceptional athlete, excelling in baseball and basketball. Sports of some
kind was always being played or watched in the home and he passed down his love
for sports to his children and grandchildren. He will be fondly remembered for
his sense of humor and lively personality. He was always quick with a joke and
loved to watch and laugh along with his favorite movie, Caddyshack. Clyde was
competitive and loved trivia and card games, especially when played with
friends and family.
Clyde looked forward to Thanksgivings and Christmas, when his sons
and their children would join him and Josie at their house in Florida. Clyde
enjoyed traveling with family and friends and visited countless cities throughout
the world, including spending his 50th wedding anniversary with his family in
the Bahamas. Clyde was known by many names (Clyde the Glide, Danny, Hoss and
Paw-Paw) and regardless of how you knew him, he will be greatly missed.
He is preceded in death by his parents.
Clyde is survived by his wife of 54 years, Josie (nee Dressel) and sons Brad (Allison) and Ryan (Jennifer), grandchildren Brittany, Max, Hannah, Olivia,
John and Brookson, great grandchild (Hazel), sister Ruth Hawes (Larry).
The family will hold a private service celebrating Clyde's life.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2019, Summerfield, Marion Co., FL, Obituary
Belleville News-Democrat (IL) - November 17, 2019
Clyde Edward Blankenship, 77 [1942], of Summerfield, Florida, formally of
Belleville, IL, passed away peacefully on Monday, August 12, 2019.
Celebration of Life will be held on Nov. 30, 2019, at. St.
Matthew's United Methodist Church at 10 am.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Martin
+2017, Hobe Sound, Martin
Co., FL, Obituary
http://www.tributes.com/obituary/show/John-Blankenship-105157181
John Blankenship,
May 27, 1944 - August 30, 2017, Florida.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Hobe Sound Fire
Department, 6900 SE Ridgeway Terrace, Hobe Sound, FL
33455.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2017, Hobe Sound, Martin
Co., FL, Obituary
http://www.allcounty.com/obituaries/John-Blankenship?obId=2515661#/obituaryInfo
John Blankenship [May 27, 1944 to
August 30, 2017] 73, passed August 30th at Martin Hospital South, Stuart,
[Martin Co.,] FL. He was born
in Baltimore, MD and lived most of his life in Ashland, KY.
John retired from AK Steel after 40 years
of service where he also served as President of Local Union 1865 – United Steel
Workers. For many years John and Donna would spend 6 weeks in Hobe Sound, FL.
After retiring they decided to move from Ashland, KY to Hobe Sound. John was
very active in keeping their Cambridge community looking great. He dedicated a
lot his time to his work as grounds supervisor and serving on the Cambridge
board of directors. Everyone in the neighborhood knew John and his loyal
companion Buster.
He is preceded in death by his parents,
William
and Ola Blankenship and brother Wilbur.
He is survived by his wife of 53
years, Donna and son Keith (Maggie).
A celebration of John’s life will be held
in late September.
+2018, Palm City, Martin Co., FL, Obituary
Republican-American (Waterbury, CT) - November 18, 2018
Constance M. (Cipollone) Blankenship, born Feb. 18, 1948, in Columbia, SC, raised in Waterbury,
CT, lost her battle with cancer on Oct. 19, 2018, surrounded by her loved ones.
Connie was a longtime resident of Waterbury, where she worked at
Costco Wholesale before moving to Palm City, FL.
She was predeceased by her husband,
James E. Blankenship, and parents, Pasquale Cipollone and
Gladys (Kitty) Harris Cipollone Gaudiosi.
Connie is survived by her daughter,
Jacqulyn Rosenbeck and son-in-law Scott Rosenbeck;
grandchildren Elizabeth Garvey and Scott Rosenbeck Jr.; great-grandson Aiden
Garvey. She is also survived by her sisters, Debra Guilfoile of Mexico,
Patricia North of Warner Robbins, GA, and Diane Perugini of Waterbury, CT;
brothers, Paul Cipollone of Wolcott, CT, Mark Cipollone of Lebanon, CT, David
Gaudiosi of Mespeth, NY, and Robert Burton of Amarillo, TX; and many nieces and
nephews.
Connie was buried Nov. 5, 2018, at the National Cemetery in Lake
Worth, Fla.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
James E.
Blaknenship – b.01Apr1948 - Palm City, FL: https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:2MTK-98B
Relatives -
Constance M. Blankenship.
2017, Stuart, Martin
Co., FL, Death
Published in the TC Palm on May 16, 2017
Laura Lee Blankenship, Age 52 [26May1964], of Stuart, FL, passed away on May 11,
2017.
Martin Funeral Home - Stuart.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Poss Ex Wife of
William Thomas Blankenship
+2018, Stuart, Martin
Co., FL, Obituary
Published in Asbury Park Press from Apr. 27
to Apr. 28, 2018
Fayne Paris Knox, 91, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 24,
2018 in Dallas, TX. She was a 37-year resident of Pine Beach, NJ, 6-year
resident of Grasonville, MD, and 22-year resident of Stuart, FL.
Fayne Paris was the eighth child born to Robert G. Paris and
Barbara Alvina Amelia "Lydia" Klug Paris in Oakland, CA. She spent
her first 27 years in the San Francisco Bay area and attended Oakland public
schools. In 1948, she was the first in her family to graduate from college,
earning a BA in American Literature from the University of CA at Berkeley.
Fayne's life always revolved around the water. In college, she was
the Assistant Coach for a San Francisco water ballet team, a new sport at that
time, and performed with Capt. Sammy Lee, Olympic diving champion, and Ann
Curtis, champion female swimmer. In 1950-51, she served as Director of Water
Safety for the San Francisco Chapter of the American Red Cross, training 250
water safety aides and organizing more than 10,000 free swimming lessons for
children. Following her marriage in 1951, Fayne relocated to the East Coast and
became Director of Water Safety, and later Chairman of Water Safety, for the
Ocean County Chapter of the American Red Cross. She traveled Ocean County,
teaching free beginning swim lessons on the local beaches of the Toms River and
Barnegat Bay to thousands of children and adults. Fayne and her husband were
avid sailors and spent many years exploring East Coast waters. The consummate
hostess, she delighted in planning cruises with family and friends and she will
be remembered for her gourmet dinners on the water. Fayne worked tirelessly and
donated thousands of hours as the support arm of her husband, as he worked
through flag officer ranks to hold the position of Commodore of the Beachwood
Yacht Club in 1968 and Commodore of the Toms River Yacht Club in 1972.
Fayne was an active civic leader In 1955,
she founded the White Pine Twig, an Auxiliary Twig of the newly proposed 50-bed
Community Memorial Hospital in Toms River, NJ. She invited 11 friends to her
living room to become charter members and was elected President. Fayne served
as a Twig officer and chairman of fundraising events for more than 20 years.
The White Pine Twig is still an active and vital arm of the Community Medical
Center Auxiliary.
During her NJ residency, Fayne was also on the Board of the Toms
River Family YMCA, an active member and officer of the Toms River Branch of the
American College of University Women (AAUW), a longtime member of the Toms
River Garden Club, and a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Toms River.
In 1995, Fayne and her husband retired to Stuart, FL, where they
were residents and members of the Willoughby Golf Club. She was made an
Honorary Member of the Satin Leaf Circle of the Garden Club of Stuart and was
an active member and officer of the Stuart Branch of the AAUW
Fayne is preceded in death by her husband of 55 years, Andrew
Keddie Knox, a prominent Toms River business owner. Together, they founded
Andrew K. Knox & Co., a public insurance adjusting firm in operation since
1957. Mrs. Knox served as Corporate Secretary-Treasurer for 28 years. Following
their retirement, leadership of the firm was transferred to son, Leslie L.
Knox, Island Heights, NJ, and in 2016 to grandson, Andrew M. Knox, Beachwood,
NJ.
She is survived by son, Leslie L. Knox, Island Heights, NJ, daughter, Allison Knox Blankenship, Dallas, TX, three grandsons, one
granddaughter, and one great-granddaughter.
A private family service will be held on the Barnegat Bay.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Allison Knox
Blankenship – b.12Nov1958 – Dallas, TX: https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:KGV5-4G4
Relatives -
Robert Bruce Blankenship, Ryan Blankenship.
Robert Bruce
Blankenship – b.14Jun1956 - Dallas, TX: https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:KGV5-4L8
Relatives -
Allison Knox Blankenship, Ryan Blankenship
+2018, Stuart, Martin
Co., FL, Obituary
Published in the TC Palm on Oct. 7, 2018
James E. Blankenship
born and raised in Scottsville Kentucky on 5/4/1947 passed way on 9/30/2018.
He was a longtime resident of Waterbury CT, retiring from Southbury
Training School where he worked as a Stationary Engineer until retiring in
2002. He moved to Stuart FL, where he resided until his untimely death.
His family is very proud of his service to his county. He served 6
years in the Army with 2 tours in Vietnam. He was honorably discharged with the
rank of Captain receiving a Purple Heart, National Defense Service Medal,
Vietnam Service Medal, and Vietnam Campaign Medal. He was Lifetime member of
VF.W. Post 4191 in Stuart FL.
He is survived by his wife
Constance M. Blankenship of 35 years. Also
survived by 2 daughters Jacquelyn L. Rosenbeck
of Cape Coral Fl, Jessica Jarrell of Charlotte
NC, and 1 son Joey Blankenship of Glen Burnie MD, 2 grandchildren
Elizabeth Garvey and Scott Rosenbeck JR, and 1 great-grandchild Aiden. Also many brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law as well as nieces and
nephews.
A Celebration of Life will be held at the V.F.W in Stuart, FL on
10/14/18 from 2pm to 5pm. Burial will be at the National Cemetery in Lake
Worth, FL.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2018, Stuart, Martin
Co., FL, Obituary
Indian River Press Journal (FL) - October 7, 2018
James E. Blankenship
born and raised in Scottsville Kentucky on 5/4/1947 passed way on 9/30/2018.
He was a longtime resident of Waterbury CT, retiring from Southbury
Training School where he worked as a Stationary Engineer until retiring in
2002. He moved to Stuart FL, where he resided until his untimely death.
His family is very proud of his service to his county. He served 6
years in the Army with 2 tours in Vietnam. He was honorably discharged with the
rank of Captain receiving a Purple Heart, National Defense Service Medal,
Vietnam Service Medal, and Vietnam Campaign Medal. He was Lifetime member of
V.F.W. Post 4191 in Stuart FL.
He is survived by his wife
Constance M. Blankenship of 35 years. Also
survived by 2 daughters Jacquelyn L. Rosenbeck of Cape Coral Fl, Jessica Jarrell of Charlotte NC, and 1 son Joey
Blankenship of Glen Burnie MD, 2 grandchildren Elizabeth Garvey and
Scott Rosenbeck JR, and 1 great-grandchild Aiden. Also
many brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law as well as nieces and nephews.
A Celebration of Life will be held at the V.F.W in Stuart, FL on
10/14/18 from 2pm to 5pm. Burial will be at the National Cemetery in Lake
Worth, FL.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Miami-Dade
2016, Miami, Miami-Dade
Co., FL, Obituary
Published in the Miami Herald on May 22, 2016
Shirley (Sarah) Yedlin Greenberg, March 31, 1918 - May 20, 2016.
Born in Brooklyn, NY & lived in Miami since 1950.
Avid golfer, bowler (numerous trophies & awards) and crafts
person (called " The Happy Hooker" by her
family). She was called "Madam" by her husband, Sidney, who
predeceased her in 1987. He was her "rock" and they shared both the
good times and bad. Shirley & Sid loved to samba. When they took to the
dance floor, everyone stopped to watch the two bodies moving as one. Shirley
kept up the rhythm (long after Sid's departure). Her oldest son, Allen, pre-deceased her in 2003.
She leaves behind her loving family, son, Charles Greenberg (Mary)
and daughter, Rita Glassman (Sheryl), daughter in law, Beverly Greenberg, grandchildren, Jason Greenberg, Dina
Glasofer and Sarah Blankenship, and four great grandchildren.
Donate to the or raise a glass in a toast,
as she wanted everyone "to have a drink on her!"
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Nassau
+2017, Fernandina Beach, Nassau Co., FL, Death
http://www.tributes.com/obituary/show/Melba-Blankenship-105089745
Melba Blankenship,
August 12, 2017, Fernandina Beach, Florida
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2017, Fernandina Beach, Nassau Co., FL, Death
https://www.oxleyheard.com/melba-blankenship/
Melba Crummey Blankenship, January 21,
1941 - August 12, 2017.
Melba Blankenship 76, of
Fernandina Beach, passed away on Saturday August 12, 2017 at the North Florida
Regional Medical Center in Gainesville, [Alachua
Co.,] FL.
The family will receive friends from 4:00
to 6:00 pm on Wednesday at Oxley-Heard. Funeral services will be at 10:00 am on
Thursday, August 17, 2017 in the Burgess Chapel. She will be laid to rest in
Bosque Bello Cemetery.
Melba C.
Blankenship – Hawthorne, [Alachua Co.,] FL: https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QJGM-68G6
Relatives -
Benford Allyn Blankenship, Benforde Blankenship, Verna M. Blankenship.
+2017, Fernandina Beach, Nassau Co., FL, Obituary
The Gainesville Sun, (FL) - August 17, 2017
Mrs. Melba Lee Crummey Blankenship, age 76, formerly of Fernandina Beach passed away on
Saturday morning, August 12, 2017 at the North Florida Regional Medical Center
in Gainesville, [Alachua
Co.,] FL. Born in Baxley,
GA she was the eldest and last living child born to the late Linton Lee and Ora
Lee Reeves Simmons.
She grew up in Baxley and at the age of sixteen met James H.
Crummey, whom she would marry in 1957. The newlyweds made their first home in
the Dinsmore section of North Jacksonville where her husband entered the
ministry as a Minister in the Church of God. She and her husband envisioned and
led the ministry of the Dinsmore Church of God for many years before serving at
the Dunedin Church of God. They later were asked to lead the Bailey Road Church
of God in Fernandina Beach before serving in Merritt Island until retiring in
October of 1996.
In 1997, her husband, Reverend James H. Crummey passed away. In
2001, Mrs. Crummey married Reverend Benford Blankenship. The Blankenships made their home in
Melrose, FL. Reverend Blankenship passed away on June 27th of this year.
As a minister's wife, Mrs. Crummey Blankenship always supported the
efforts of her husband's as they led their congregations. She was the Adult
Sunday School class Teacher. She enjoyed crossword puzzles, preparation for
Sunday school lessons, singing in the choir and in the most recent years;
fulfilling a lifelong dream of playing the piano.
In addition to her husbands, she is preceded in death by her
brother, Dennie Roy Simmons.
Mrs. Crummey Blankenship leaves behind her children, Randy Crummey
and his wife, Lynne, Mike Crummey and his wife, Carletta, Janice Crawford and
her husband, Jack, all of Baxley, GA, Dwaine Crummey and his wife, Lynn,
Chatsworth, GA, Wayne Crummey and his wife, Rebecca, Baxley, GA, Becky Kneeland
and her husband, Eric, Kearneysville, WV, a sister in law, Nancy Simmons,
Baxley, GA, fifteen grandchildren, nine great grandchildren and a niece.
Funeral services will be at 10:00 am on Thursday, August 17, 2017
in the Burgess Chapel of Oxley Heard with Reverends Larry Osburn and Sara Perry
Teams, officiating. Mrs. Crummey Blankenship will be laid to rest beside her
husband in Bosque Bello Cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2017, Hilliard, Nassau
Co., FL, Obituary
Nassau County Record (FL) - May 4, 2017
Janice "Monkey" Libby Kahrs, 65, of Hilliard, Fla. passed
away at her residence April 27, 2017. She was born in Folkston, Ga. Aug. 10,
1951 to the late Arthur William Libby and Ruth Trouille Libby.
She is survived by her children, Tammy (Robert) Parks and Tina
(Jack) Elmore; two brothers, Dale (Janice) Libby and Grady (Regina) Libby; a sister, Linda (Jack) Blankenship; two grandchildren, Amber Smith and
Alandra Waugh and two great-grandchildren, Gavyn and Grayson.
A celebration of life service was held Sunday, April 30 in the
chapel of Shepard-Roberson Funeral Home beginning at 2 p.m. Memorialization
will be by cremation.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Okaloosa
+2015,
Crestview, Okaloosa
Co., FL, Obituary
https://www.whitehurstpowellfuneralhome.com/obituary/HW-Blankenship
H. W. “Bill”
Blankenship, 92, passed away on Sunday, March 15,
2015. He was born on April 26, 1922 to J. C. and Corbie
Blankenship.
He served in
the United States Air Force for 30 years and was a Veteran of World War II and
was a member of First Baptist Church Bluegrass, Knoxville, Tennessee, the Shriner’s
Kerbela Temple of Knoxville, and for over 50 years the Masonic Lodge Alpha 172
in Fort Walton Beach.
Bill was
preceded in death by his parents J. C. and Corbie
Blankenship, and son Tommy Blankenship.
He is survived
by his wife of 20 years, Lillie Estelle
Blankenship; son, W. H. “Bill” Blankenship and Judy; numerous step-children;
his loving brothers and sisters in Ohio and Maine; several step grandchildren,
great grandchildren, and great-great grandchildren.
Funeral service
will be at 3:00pm, Wednesday, March 18, 2015, Whitehurst-Powell Funeral Home in
Crestview.
+2018, Destin, Okaloosa
Co., FL, Obituary
Northwest Florida Daily News (Fort Walton Beach, FL) - February 7, 2018
John W. Moore was born on September 3, 1935, in Barbour County,
West Virginia. He went to be with the Lord on Monday February 5, 2018 at his
home in Destin, FL from a long courageous battle with cancer.
John joined the Army in 1953 and Served in the Korea War and
afterwards made Destin his home. John served as a Volunteer Fireman in Destin
and also served on various boards to help his community such as the Destin
Water Board, Destin City Zoning Board, Secretary Treasury of the Marler
Memorial Cemetery and was a founding member of Immanuel Anglican Church. John
never met a stranger while selling boats employed at Shalimar Yacht Basin and
Auer Marine where he retired after 37 years
He was preceded in death by his parents, John Bryd Moore and Virginia Mae
(Koontz) Moore; sister, Willodean Blankenship; and
son, Steve Moore.
John is survived by his wife of 59 years, Betty (Anderson) Moore;
brother, Rick Thorne of Indiana; son, Rick Moore and his wife, Kim, of Destin; grandchildren,
Richard and Maddie Moore; former daughter in-laws, Nancy Leon and Brenda Oakes;
and numerous nieces and nephews along with other relatives in West Virginia,
Ohio and Destin.
A Celebration of John's Life to be held at 12 pm, on Friday, February
9, 2018, at Immanuel Anglican Church, 250 Indian Bayou Trail, Destin, FL, with
Father Caleb Miller officiating.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2019, Destin, Okaloosa
Co., FL, Obituary
The Florida Times-Union, (Jacksonville, FL) - October 15, 2019
Thomas Jackson Lyerly, Sr., 77, died peacefully in his home on
October 4, 2019. Tom was born November 28, 1941, in Jacksonville, FL to Dr.
James G. Lyerly and Emily MacIlwain Lyerly.
Tom later moved to Lawrenceville, GA and spent the last year and a
half in Destin, FL Tom attended Robert E Lee High School in Jacksonville. He
went to Duke University, Florida State University and the University of North
Florida achieving a degree in nursing. Tom also enjoyed a career in commodity
trading, was a stay at home father way before its time and provided around the
clock nursing care for his father and his sister, Peggy, in their final years.
Tom will be remembered as a kind and gentle man of few words but
incredible will. Tom loved fishing with his sons, the North Carolina mountains, the Destin sunsets, good coffee, cigars and
scotch.
Tom was preceded in death by his first wife, Karen Zelle Lyerly,
his wife of 32 years, Leda Shaw Lyerly (whom he called "the love of his
life"), his sister, Peggy Lyerly Lebo, and his sister, Ann Lyerly
Blankenship.
Tom is survived by his brother, James G. Lyerly, Jr.; his three
sons, Bryan J. Lyerly (and wife, Christine) of Stuart, FL, Robert J. Lyerly
(and wife, Karen) of Destin, FL, Thomas J. Lyerly, Jr. (and wife April) of
Marietta, GA and his grandchildren, Emily Lyerly Spector (and husband Austin)
of Pensacola. FL, Robert J. Lyerly, Jr. of Charlotte. NC. and
Courtney, Kirsten and Chloe Lyerly of Marietta GA.
Services will be held on Saturday, October 26, 2019, at 11 am, at
Hardage-Giddens Oaklawn Chapel.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2016, Niceville, Okaloosa Co., FL, Obituary
Published Online
in Northwest Florida Daily News
on July 8, 2016
Aloma Faye Minger was born in Lockhart, AL December 31, 1927 to
parents Grady Early and Beatrice Greene.
Her first job brought her to Eglin Field in 1946. She met John
Wilson Minger in November of that year and they married 2 weeks after meeting,
on November 26, 1946. They were devoted to each other until his passing in
March 2003. They worked alongside each other for many years in their drug store
in Valparaiso and later in Niceville after the store, M&K Drugs, was sold. Wilson went into Real Estate brokerage and
management business, known today as Century 21 Wilson Minger Agency, Inc. Faye
later became a ladies fashion buyer for Skinners Fashions in Niceville. A job
that she truly loved and it showed in the way she dressed herself. She loved to
shop! Wilson and Faye loved to travel with many friends and she especially
enjoyed going to Biloxi with her girlfriends. She lived her life to the fullest
and loved her family. She was loved by all.
In addition to her husband Wilson, of 57 years, she was preceded in
death by her brothers Wilbert Early, Curtis Early, Marvin Early and James
Early; her sister Agnes Anthony and grandson Michael Minger.
She is survived by her son John W. Minger Jr and wife Gail; her daughter Linda Minger Stewart and companion Bruce Blankenship, her grandchildren Jeff Norris and
companion Nikki Boutwell, Scott Norris, Jonathan R. Minger and wife Heather and
Dr. Melissa Faye Minger; great grandchildren Savannah Norris and John Norris;
sisters Ruby Lowery and Mary Lou Cakici; sister in law Beverly Minger Barrett;
nephews and nieces Hugh Early, Joan Miller, Bryon Lowery, Phyllis Early Chaney,
Ronnie Early, Nita Early McKee, Monica Moran La Pointe, Ron Moran, Cathy
Anthony, Errol Cakici, Harold Gilkey, Esther Parish and Paula Parish. As well
as her favorite entertainer and long time personal friend Mickey Gilley, who
called her on her birthday last year and wished her Happy Birthday. He also
sang Happy Birthday and her favorite song, "Room Full of Roses" to
her on stage at his show in Branson, Mo, and he sent her a video of that show.
The family would like to thank the entire staff of Superior
Residences of Niceville for their devoted care, personal attention and love
they gave to Miss Faye, as they called her, for the last 2 ½ years, and also
Emerald Coast Hospice for their care this past week of her life.
Funeral Services will be held at 2pm, Sunday July 10th at First
Presbyterian Church of Niceville, with a time of visitation held one hour prior
to the service. Interment will follow in Heritage Gardens Cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2015, Fort Walton Beach,
Okaloosa Co., FL, Obituary
Published Online
in Northwest Florida Daily News
on Mar. 17, 2015
H. W. "Bill" Blankenship, 92, passed away on Sunday, March 15, 2015. He was born on
April 26, 1922 to J. C. and Corbie Blankenship.
He served in the United States Air Force for 30 years and was a
Veteran of World War II. He was a member of First Baptist Church Bluegrass,
Knoxville, Tenn.; the Shriner's Kerbela Temple of Knoxville; and for over 50
years, the Masonic Lodge Alpha 172 in Fort Walton Beach, Fla.
Bill was preceded in death by his parents, J. C. and Corbie Blankenship;
and son, Tommy Blankenship.
He is survived by his wife
of 20 years, Lillie Estelle
Blankenship; son, W. H. "Bill" Blankenship and Judy; numerous step children; his
loving brothers and sisters in Ohio and Maine; several step grandchildren,
great grandchildren, and great great grandchildren.
A time of visitation will be held Wednesday, March 18, 2015 at 2
p.m. at Whitehurst-Powell Funeral Home with the service starting at 3 p.m.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2015, Fort Walton Beach, Okaloosa Co., FL, Death
http://www.emeraldcoastfuneralhome.com/obituaries/Virginia-A-Blankenship-2472537415/
Virginia A. Blankenship, April 1, 1935 - November 4, 2015, Fort Walton Beach, Florida
There will be no local services. Services will be held with Ryan
Mortuary and Crematory, 137 N 8th Street, Salina KS, 67401.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2018, Fort Walton Beach, Okaloosa Co., FL, Obituary
Northwest Florida Daily News (Fort Walton Beach, FL) - July 15, 2018
Mary Lois Sparks, 87 [1931], passed away, Thursday, July 12, 2018. Mary Lois was
raised in Wauchula, FL to parents, Earl and Beatrice Knight.
Mary Lois was long time resident of Fort Walton Beach, settling
here with her husband's career in the Air Force. Together they were general
building contractors in the area.
Mary Lois is preceded in death by her parents; husband, Kenneth E.
"Sparky" Sparks; son, Steven Sparks and brother, James Knight.
She is survived by her son, David Sparks (Mary Lee); daughter, Karen Sparks- Blankinship (Mike); three
grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.
A funeral service will be held on Tuesday, July 17, 2018 beginning
10:00 a.m. at Davis-Watkins Funeral Home, 113 Racetrack Road, N.E. Fort Walton
Beach, FL 32547. Internment will follow at Beal Memorial Cemetery, 316 Beal
Parkway, N.W. Fort Walton Beach, FL
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Mike Blankinship
– b.1959 - Fort Walton Beach, FL: https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QJTX-ZKJ1
Relatives -
James Michael Blankinship, Karen Sparks Blankinship, Walker Blankinship.
James Michael
Blankinship – b.03Apr1959 - Fort Walton Beach, FL:
https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:K1X4-5M7
Relatives -
Antoinette K. Blankinship, Carilou M. Blankinship, Karen L. Sparks-Blankinship,
Karen Sparks Blankinship, Lawyer D. Blankenship, Mike. Blankinship, Steven W. Blankinship, Walker
Blankinship.
+2017, Niceville, Okaloosa
Co., FL, Obituary
Northwest Florida Daily News (Fort Walton Beach, FL) - August 24, 2017
Joseph Dewayne Elledge earned his angel wings and joined his Lord
in heaven on August 18, 2017.
He was a bright light and joy to all who knew him. He was a loving
father to son Xaiden Shaun - his pride and joy and love of his life. Joe was in
his element strumming his guitar and singing his songs, and was thrilled when
he recorded his first single "I Remember". His family will miss him
so very much, but take comfort in knowing we will see him again some day in
heaven. Until then, let your light shine in heaven as you sing with the angels
in the presence of God sweet boy.
He is survived by his parents John and Susan Elledge, his sister
Amber Elledge and sister in law Erica Miller, son Xaiden, beloved nephew
Bentley, aunts and uncles Shari and Ed Sauer, and Perry and Darlene Hale, grandparents Earl and Jan Elledge and Ray Blankenship, as well as many cousins, extended family
members and close friends.
A celebration of his life will be held Saturday, August 26th at
10:00 A.M. at Generations United Church with Phil Daniels presiding.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2019, Shalimar, Okaloosa
Co., FL, Obituary
Northwest Florida Daily News (Fort Walton Beach, FL) - October 17, 2019
Mildred (Millie) Cohen Justice of Shalimar, FL, passed on October
13, 2019 at Superior Residences of Niceville Florida. Millie (Mil) was born in
Summerville GA on April 19, 19— [19Apr1927] (a lady never reveals her true age) where
she was raised.
Mil enjoyed the simple things in life like conversations with
friends and strangers. She loved to talk about her grandchildren and was always
extremely proud of her family. She loved family gatherings and was passionate
about Alabama football and Braves baseball. A passion that
continues on through her grandchildren. Mil was also extremely
compassionate, caring and whole heartedly supportive of her family. She never
missed a single special moment in their lives. Mil truly loved her family.
She is predeceased by her parents William Earl and Velora Hill
Cohen.
Mil married John Allen Justice (deceased) on April 2, 1950. They
had 3 wonderful children together John Jr. (Crestview FL), Mark (deceased) and
Jill (Niceville FL). John Jr has two children, Hope (Spring
Valley CA) who is married to Ramsey Blankenship and has two children Kylie and Carson, and John
III (Ashville NC). John Jr is married to Cathy. Jill is married to David Miller
and their daughter is Jordan (Atlanta GA).
Funeral Service
will be held on Saturday October 19, 2019 at 11:00 am, in the Emerald Coast
Funeral Home and Reception Center 161 Racetrack Rd NW, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32547 (850) 864-3361.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Okeechobee
2019, Okeechobee,
Okeechobee Co., FL, Obituary
Naples Daily News (FL) - March 12, 2019
Parker Gile, 68, passed away at his residence in Okeechobee, FL, on
March 4, 2019. He was born on Jan. 25, 1951 to Steven Gile and Lottie Truman in
Edgerton, WI.
He was a Navy veteran and worked in the tree service industry for
over 30 years. He was owner of Parker's Tree Service in Naples, FL. Parker
enjoyed going out on his airboat, fishing, and trips to the Everglades. He was
an active member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles.
He is preceded in death by his parents; wife, Deb Gile; and
brothers, Gregory Gile and Christopher Truman.
He is survived by son, Philip (Juli) Gile; step-children, Bobi
Blankenship and Brad Wells;
grandchildren, Angela, Preston, and Brooke; great granddaughter, Erica; nephew,
Jordan; and brothers, Steve Gile and Rollie Brown.
While there will be no services, a celebration of life will be held
at a later date.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2019, Okeechobee, Okeechobee Co., FL, Obituary
Lake Okeechobee News (FL) - September 29, 2019
Fred Thomas Warren died Sept. 25, 2019. He was born Aug. 11, 1955
in West Palm Beach.
A resident of Okeechobee for 20 years, he attended Fountain of Life
Church. He enjoyed fishing.
Mr. Warren was preceded in death by his sister, Linda Wood.
He is survived by his life partner of 20 years, Nyoka Edwards, of
Okeechobee; mother, Hattie Blankenship, of Ray City, GA; son, Tom Warren of Ray
City, GA; and nephew, Christopher Wood (Wood), of Ray City, GA.
Memorial services will be 3 pm, Saturday, Oct. 5, 2019 at Fountain
of Life Church with Pastor Dave Robertson officiating. Buxton
& Bass Okeechobee Funeral Home, 400 North Parrott Avenue, Okeechobee, FL.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Orange
2016, Apopka, Orange Co., FL, Death
http://www.newhorizonfuneralchapel.com/fh/obituaries/obituary.cfm?o_id=3584240&fh_id=12147
Margaret Blankenship
67, of Apopka, was born on
June 18, 1948 & passed away peacefully at her home with her loving family
at her side on Wednesday February 4, 2016.
Arrangements pending.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2015, Gotha, Orange Co., FL, Obituary
Eugene “Gene” Leon Kirk, 86, passed away on Tuesday March 3, 2015.
Gene was born in Ashland, KY on May 27, 1928 to the late Ruth Terry Baker and
Oscar Kirk.
Gene was a US Navy and Air Force Veteran having served at the end
of the Korean War. During his time in the service, Gene started wrestling.
After the military, he became a professional wrestler and is known for being
the original “Masked Marvel” in the early 50s. Gene was retired from the US
Post Office. Gene loved tennis and played daily up until his 85th birthday
until he decided to retire his racquet.
Gene was preceded in death by his brother Ted Kirk and step
daughter, Suzanne Gordon.
He is survived by his wife, Helen Andrews Kirk; son, John Kirk
(Jeni); son, Greg Kirk (Dawn); daughter, Kim Puckett (Wally); daughter, Tammy
Haseltine (Rick); step daughter, Jane Blankenship (Gene); sister,
Evalee Fulford; 13 grandchildren, 24 great grandchildren, 3 great great
grandchildren, 6 nieces and nephews and lots of great nieces and nephews.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2017, Orlando, Orange
Co., FL, Obituary
The Orlando Sentinel, (FL) - December 24, 2017
Julieen Smith Blankenship, 68 [03Feb1949], of Orlando, died Thursday, December 21,
2017.
Carey Hand Cox-Parker Funeral Home, Winter Park. (407)647-1942
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Julieen Faye
Blankenship – b.03Feb1949 – Orlando, FL:
https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:K14C-4X8
Relatives -
Gilbert B. Blankenship, Judy Blankenship, Paul F. Blankenship, Wayne C.
Blankenship, Wayne J. Blankenship.
2015, Winter Park, Orange Co., FL, Obituary
Published in the Orlando Sentinel on May 3, 2015
Susan Hoover, 60, of Winter Park died May 1, 2015. She was born
February 7, 1955 in Glen Ridge, NJ, the oldest child of Otto and Patricia
Fedor.
She attended Holy Name of Jesus in Indiatlantic and later Melbourne
Central Catholic. She went on to receive a BA in History from UCF where she was
a member of the Zeta Tau Alpha sorority. Susan resided all of her adult life in
Winter Park where she raised her three children, and was an active parishioner
at St. Margaret Mary Catholic Church. Susan held many jobs and leadership
positions over her lifetime.
She started in the banking industry, but felt a call to teaching
later in life. She worked for Orange County Public Schools for the past 16
years, holding teaching positions at Waterford Elementary, Hospital Homebound,
Esteem Academy and Glenridge Middle. Susan was incredibly generous with her
time and talent, and served as a volunteer for numerous organizations,
including the Junior League of Greater Orlando, Girl Scouts, Boy
Scouts, Notre Dame Club of Greater Orlando, and St. Margaret Mary Catholic
Church and School. Susan enjoyed various hobbies: hiking, ballroom dancing,
travel, reading, and gardening. In later years, she was a doting
"Nana" to her two grandchildren.
Susan is survived by her children, Christopher Hoover (Heather Blankenship), Katie-Rose Imbriano (Lee Imbriano) and
John Hoover (Julie Roubik); her grandchildren, Joy and Luke Imbriano; her
mother, Patricia Fedor; her brothers, Bruce Fedor and Brian Fedor and her
sister, Sheila Olson. Susan is also survived by several nieces and nephews.
She was predeceased by her loving father, Otto.
Every moment of Susan's incredible life was filled with activity,
mainly directed towards helping others. If you knew Susan, keep her spirit
alive through your actions, if she helped you, pay it forward so to others so
her great work will continue to enrich others.
A funeral Mass will be celebrated on Tuesday, May 5 at 9:30 am,
also at St. Margaret Mary Catholic Church in Winter Park. She will be interred
at Palm Cemetery in Winter Park.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2016, Winter Park, Orange Co., FL, Obituary
Published in the Orlando Sentinel on Aug. 1, 2016
Thomas B. Nangle, of Winter Park, passed away peacefully in his
sleep at home on July 26, 2016. He was born on June 4, 1935 in Arlington, Mass.
to Patrick and Beatrice Nangle.
Tom proudly served his country in the United States Army as a radio
repairman. After his service, he married Ellen (Reardon) in 1963 and they
raised three children in their hometown of Cambridge, Mass. He enjoyed spending
time at the family cabin on Torsey Lake in Mount Vernon, Maine. He remained a
lifelong Boston Red Sox and New England Patriots fan. Tom and Ellen retired to
Winter Park, Fl in 2001.
Tom was preceded in death by his parents, Patrick and Beatrice
Nangle, and sister Patricia Matheson and her husband
Donald Matheson, and sister Evelyn Morse.
Tom is survived by his devouted wife of 53 years Ellen (Reardon).
He was loving father to Gary Nangle
and his wife Joanne, of Lowell, Ma.; Sharon Anselmo of Winter Park, Fl; and Jennifer Blankenship and her husband James, of Austin, Tx. Tom leaves behind his grandchildren, Shannon Serpilli and her
husband Giulio, Margaret and Luke Blankenship,
and Hannah, John, and Patrick Nangle, and one great grandson, Luca Serpilli.
Tom is survived by his sister, Sister Mary Rita (Norrien) Nangle of Baltimore,
Md and brother-in-law Raymond Morse of Belmont, Ma. He is survived by many
cherished nieces and nephews.
A mass of remembrance will be celebrated at 10:00 on Friday, August
5th, 2016 in the chapel at St. Margaret Mary Catholic Church at 536 N. Park Ave
in Winter Park, Fl. Internment will be at 3:00 at Cape
Canaveral National Cemetary at 5525 US-1 North in Mims, Fl.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
James E. Blankenship – b.11Jun1972 -
Austin, TX: https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:KLKZ-DVL
Relatives - Christopher A. Blanke, Deanna
B. Blankenship, Ellen P. Nangle, Ellen Nangle, Gary R. Nangle, James
Blankenship, Jennifer E. Blankenship, Thomas B. Nangle.
Palm
Beach
2015, Boca Raton, Palm Beach Co., FL, Obituary
Published in Sun-Sentinel from Mar. 21 to
Mar. 22, 2015
William Robert Wilkins, 85, of Boca Raton, Fl, passed away March
18, 2015. He was born in Upper Darby, Pa. on July 4, 1929. He married his wife
Catherine M. Wilkins on April 12, 1967.
He is survived by his loving wife, Catherine, his daughter, Kristen M. Blankenship, his son-in-law,
Todd Blankenship and wonderful
grandchildren, Christopher and Kimberly. He was preceded in death by his daughter
Kimberly Ann Wilkins.
At his request, all services will be private.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2015, Boca Raton, Palm
Beach Co., FL, Obituary
Published in Akron Beacon Journal on May 28,
2015
Evelyn Goldman, age 92, of Boca Raton, Fla., died on May 18, 2015.
She was born on February 16, 1923 in the colony of Petach Tikvah, Palestine,
and traveled to the United States at the age of five. She was a longtime
resident of northeast Ohio, where she worked as a second grade school teacher
for 25 years at Woodridge Elementary School in Northampton, Ohio.
A loving wife, mother, and grandmother, she is survived by her
husband, Manuel Goldman; her children,
Ava Goldman, Dr. Cheryl
Benson-Blankenship, and Brian
Goldman; and her grandchildren, Dr. David Benson and Dr. Deborah (Benson)
Krishnan.
Evelyn loved dance, painting, poetry, and music, and was a positive
and caring presence to countless friends, students, and family members. She was
a prior member of Temple Israel in Akron, Ohio.
A service to commemorate her life was held on May 22 at South
Florida National Cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2016, Boca Raton, Palm Beach Co., FL, Obituary
Published in Sun-Sentinel on June 24, 2016
Catherine Wilkins, 84, of Boca Raton, passed away June 21, 2016
peacefully with family by her side. She was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
in 1932.
Catherine was a loving wife, wonderful mother and grandmother. She
met her husband of almost 50 years, William "Bill" Wilkins, in
Philadelphia. They moved to Florida in the late 60's where they devoted their
life to raising their two daughters, Kimberly and Kristen.
Her husband, William R. Wilkins and daughter Kimberly Ann Wilkins
precede Cathy in death - they are now together again.
Cathy is survived by her daughter,
Kristen Blankenship, Son-in-Law
Todd Blankenship and grandchildren
Christopher and Kimberly Blankenship.
Cathy had many wonderful friends that supported her throughout the years, thank
you to all of them.
At the family's request, all services will be private.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2018, Jupiter, Palm
Beach Co., FL, Obituary
http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/name/Florence-BLANKENSHIP-obituary?pid=188746884
Florence Perdue Blankenship, 78, of went to be with the Lord on April 8, 2018 due to her
battle with Cancer.
Florence is survived by her husband
Douglas Blankenship; her son David Farmer, daughter in law
Diana, her son Lee Farmer; grandsons, David Farmer, Jr., Tyler Farmer and his
wife Melina, step grandsons, Joshua Edwards and Wesley Edwards; four great
granddaughters Hayley, Nataley, Ava and Layla, her great grandson Tyler, Jr.;
and her sister Lizzie and brother Perry. She is also survived by many nieces,
nephews, cousins and wonderful friends.
A Celebration of Life to be held at a later date.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Douglas J.
Blankenship – b.01Sep1951 - Jupiter, FL: https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:KGQ3-9KK
Relatives -
Caroljanie Blankenship, F. M. Blankenship, Florence Marie Blankenship, Gerald
Wayne Blankenship, William R. Blankenship.
2017, Lake Worth, Palm
Beach Co., FL, Obituary
The Palm Beach Post, (FL) - February 26, 2017
Deborah Blankenship, Age 63 [12May1953], of Lake Worth, passed away Feb 23, 2017.
Brown's Funeral Home, Lantana, FL
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2019, Palm Beach, Palm
Beach Co., FL, Obituary
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, (GA) - June 2, 2019
Captain Steven Ray Harless of Palm Beach, FL, and Statesboro, GA,
passed away unexpectedly on May 28, 2019, of cardiac arrest. He was born
September 7, 1952, in Alexandria, VA, into a US Coast Guard family.
His family lived in many places and he attended high school in
Coconut Grove, FL, before attending and graduating from Stetson University in
Deland, FL, where he met his wife, Caroline Otwell. They married immediately
upon graduation. Later he completed post-graduate work at both Georgia State
University and Georgia Southern University. After passing the CPA exam, he went
to work for Price Waterhouse in Atlanta. In 1986, he founded Harless &
Associates in the Buckhead area of Atlanta. Then in 1990 he and Caroline, a
financial advisor, founded and added a financial services company, Peachtree
Capital, to the mix. In the late 1990's what began as their weekend hobby
became Flat Creek Lodge, a hunting and fishing resort in Swainsboro, GA, all
developed and managed while working in their Atlanta businesses. Flat Creek
Lodge garnered much attention and won many awards. Steve was particularly proud
of his award-winning cheeses.
After selling their Atlanta interests in 2015, the couple moved to
Palm Beach, FL, to focus on their W. Palm Beach satellite firm established in
2011. Not one to sit still, Steve then pursued his many interest ranging from
aviation, boating, various charities, and the arts. He was a member of the
Knights Templar, York Rite, and Scottish Rite bodies,
and the Shriner's Alee Temple in Savannah. He always loved the water - so much
that he and Caroline lived on a yacht in Palm Beach until his death.
Steve, an only child, is predeceased by his parents, Commander Edmond R. Harless, US Coast Guard, and Joyce Blankenship Harless.
He is survived by his wife, Caroline Otwell Harless, and an array
of aunts, uncles, and cousins in Virginia, West Virginia, and Ohio. His close
circle of friends and clients will forever miss his friendship, loyalty, generosity,
and his often outrageous sense of fun. He will also be remembered for his
colorful and vintage attire.
Steve is to be cremated with a portion of his remains strewn at sea
near Palm Beach and the remainder interred in a family plot in Statesboro.
Close friends and family will celebrate his life a private events in both
cities. Joiner-Anderson Funeral Home & Crematory of
Statesboro.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2015, Palm Beach Gardens, Palm Beach Co., FL, Obituary
Published in The Daily Home on Nov. 20, 2015
Helen D. Love, went to be with Jesus on
Monday, November 16, 2015. A native of Ragland, Alabama, she had lived in Palm
Beach Gardens, Florida since 2005.
She is survived by her daughter, and son-in-law, Larry and
Cassandra Gill, her grandsons and their wives, Andy and Crystal Gill and Wade
and Robin Gill, and her great-grandson, Wade Daniel Gill. She also leaves a
brother, William L. Muncher, of Birmingham, Alabama, and a sister, Janice M.
Blankenship, of Monroeville,
Alabama. In addition, she is survived by six very special nephews and their
families. "Gammy" as we called her, loved her family very much, and
we will love and miss her until we are all together in Heaven one day.
Visitation will be at Usrey Funeral Home in Pell City at 11:00
Saturday morning, November 21, followed by the service at noon. Burial will
follow at Ragland Methodist Cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2015, West Palm Beach, Palm Beach Co., FL, Obituary
The Press of Atlantic City, (NJ) - October 27, 2015
Robert J. Barry, 83, passed away on October 20th after a lengthy
illness. He was raised in the Chelsea Heights area of Atlantic City. He was a
graduate of Atlantic City High School class of 1950. After graduation, he
served in the Army during the Korean War. After discharge he attended Trenton
State College. He later taught in the Red Bank area. Upon retirement he
relocated to West Palm Beach.
He is survived by his 2 sisters,
Mary Blankenship and Marge Cheek and many nieces and nephews.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Pasco
2016, Dade City, Pasco Co., FL, Obituary
Published in the Tampa Bay Times on June 24, 2016
Lanell Hicks, 85, of Dade City, went to the Lord June 22, 2016. She
was born March 1, 1931 in Covington County, AL, and moved to Dade City in 1947.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 68 years, J. D. Hicks.
She is survived by her daughters, Josephine Pendrotti (Michael),
Carolyn Brown (Tom); son, James W. Hicks; grandchildren, James D'wayne Hicks,
Gregory Triplett, Stephanie Arno Banks, Evan Arno; great-grandchildren, Heather
Triplett, Justin Triplett, Jackson Arno, Olivia Arno, Landan Johnson; siblings, Myra Blankenship, James Merrill, Coy Merrill, Ronnie
Merrill (Linda); and numerous nieces, nephews and many friends.
Funeral services will be held 3 pm, Friday, June 24, at the 301
Chapel of Hodges Family Funeral Home in Dade City. Burial will follow at Chapel
Hill Gardens.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2017, Dade City, Pasco
Co., FL, Obituary
Kristina Blankenship
34, of Dade City passed away Wednesday, October 25, 2017 at her home. She was
born August 3 1983 in Tampa, Florida to Roger Dale and Nancy Roberson Blankenship.
She was a lifelong area resident of Dade City where she graduated
from Pasco Comprehensive High School and worked for several years at Pizza Hut.
Kristina is survived by her parents:
Roger & Nancy Blankenship; grandmothers:
Ella Blankenship, Mozelle Roberson; 5 sisters: Tammy Jenkins, Tonya
Heffington, Rebecca Croom, Rachel Croom, Lisa Harnage; 1 brother: Shane Ward; and numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins.
A memorial service will be held 5pm Monday, October 30, 2017 at the
Bethel Family Worship Center, 36216 State Road 52, Dade City, Florida 33525.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Dale R.
Blankenship – b.12Nov1958 – Dade City, FL: https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:2MPQ-NT8
Relatives -
Andrew Stevenson Blankenship, Diane L. Blankenship, Diane L. Blankenship, Ella
L. Blankenship, Emily Blankenship, Gloria Jane Blankenship, Grady Jerome
Blankenship, Kristina Louise Blankenship, Kristina Blankenship, Lisa
Blankenship, Nancy E. Blankenship, Nancy Blakenship, Roger D. Blankenship,
Steven M. Blankenship.
Nancy R.
Blankenship – b.03Dec1955 - Dade City, FL: https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QJTD-8X94
Relatives -
Andrew Stevenson Blankenship, Diane L. Blankenship, Ella L. Blankenship, Gloria
Jane Blankenship, Kristina Blankenship, Roger D. Blankenship, Steven M.
Blankenship.
2015, Land O'Lakes, Pasco Co., FL, Obituary
The Advocate, (Baton Rouge, LA) - September 8, 2015
Alexander Brasseaux, 85, of Land O'Lakes, Florida, passed away
September 4, 2015. Alex was born in Lafayette on August 12, 1930, to Moise
Joseph Brasseaux and Isaure Prejean Brasseaux.
Sisters: Ola Kay Benoit, R. J. Phillips and Linda Bacas.
He was a graduate of Istrouma High School and served two years in
the Army.
Survived by children: Joseph Dale, Barry Lane, Christopher Jay and Brent
Harold, Erin "Dodie", Brandi Blankenship and Douglas Hicks. Fifteen grandchildren and twelve
great-grandchildren.
Alex was proud of his Cajun heritage; he loved crawfish festivals,
Mardi Gras, zydeco music, fishing and football,
especially LSU and the Saints. Everyone who met him instantly fell in love with
his outgoing personality and personable character.
He will join his wife at rest at Florida National Cemetery,
Bushnell, Florida.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2017, New Port Richey, Pasco Co., FL, Obituary
Tampa Bay Times (FL) - July 31, 2017
Jewel Lorraine Smith, 88 [21Nov1928], passed away July 27, 2017.
Besides her parents she is predeceased by her loving husband, Troy
and son, Michael Smith.
She is survived by loving son, Marcus Keith and spouse, Anthony
Massimei; daughter-in-law, Sherry Connor Smith; sisters, Marcia Dial, Mary
Ellis and husband, James Ellis; and her granddaughter,
Laura and husband,
Justyn Blankenship.
A funeral service will be at 7 pm. Tuesday, August 1, at
Michels-Lundquist Funeral Home, 5228 Trouble Creek Rd., New
Port Richey. Jewel will be laid to rest next to her beloved Troy at Highland
Memory Gardens in West Virginia.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2017, Trinity, Pasco
Co., FL, Obituary
Published in the Tampa Bay Times on Jan. 8, 2017
Laura Blankenship,
28 [1989], died
January 3, 2017.
She is survived by her loving family.
Services entrusted to: Trinity Memorial Garden
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Laura J.
Blankenship – b.09May1988 – Trinity, FL: https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QJR6-RF4Q
Relatives -
Amanda Elinor Blankenship, Diane A. Blankenship, Howell Oscar Blankenship,
Matthew Charles Blankenship.
Howell Oscar
Blankenship – b.31Oct1959 - Trinity, FL: https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QJ2P-X36Y
Relatives - Amy
Blankenship, Amanda Elinor Blankenship, Diane A. Blankenship, Laura J.
Blankenship, Matthew Charles Blankenship.
Matthew Charles
Blankenship – b.24May1990 - Trinity, FL: https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QVMH-9KSL
Relatives -
Amanda Elinor Blankenship, Diane A. Blankenship, Howell Oscar Blankenship,
Laura J. Blankenship.
Amanda Elinor
Blankenship – b.09Apr1986 – Trinity, FL: https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QJVX-SPFM
Relatives -
Diane A. Blankenship, Howell Oscar Blankenship, Laura J. Blankenship, Matthew
Charles Blankenship.
Amy Diane
Blankenship – b.05Dec1959 – Trinity, FL: https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QJ2P-XTKC
Relatives - Amy
Blankenship, Amanda Elinor Blankenship, Howell Oscar Blankenship, Laura J.
Blankenship, Matthew Charles Blankenship.
2018, Wesley Chapel, Pasco Co., FL, Obituary
The Journal, (Corry, PA) - March 19, 2018
Margaret Collins McVicker Mitton, 103, of Wesley Chapel, FL,
formerly of New Port Richey, FL, and Corry, PA, passed away March 15, 2018. She
was born and raised in Forksville, PA, Feb. 16, 1915, to William Harris and
Cora B. Morter.
She graduated from Williamsport School of Nursing in 1936. Her
career as an RN spanned Home Health, Corry Memorial Hospital and office nurse
for the late Archie Tate and Roger Cruz M.D. She retired to New Port Richey,
FL, in 1975. Margaret was a member of Tampa Bay Presbyterian Church.
She was preceded in death by her husbands, Robert G. McVicker II
and Vernon Mitton; son, Robert G. McVicker III.
She is survived by her daughter,
Kathleen Blankenship (Jay); three
grandchildren, Robert G. McVicker IV of Chicago, Ill., Susan Collins (Chris) of
Barrington, Ill., and Michelle Divoky (Jeff) of McKinney, Texas; five
great-grandchildren, Sydney, Chloe and Kyle Collins, Stephanie and Logan
Divoky.
A funeral service will take place at 2 p.m. on March 20, at Tampa
Bay Presbyterian Church. Burial will be at Pine Grove Cemetery in Corry, Pa.
Loyless Funeral Home.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2016, Zephyrhills, Pasco Co., FL, Obituary
Charleston Gazette-Mail (WV) - February 23, 2016
Memorial service for Shirley Fay Ferrell, 51, of Zephyrhills, FL,
will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 24, at Chapel Hill Gardens and Floral
Memory Gardens, 11531 Highway 301, Dade City, FL 33525, phone: 352-567-5571.
Mrs. Ferrell passed away in Cairo, [Grady Co.,] GA, on Wednesday, Feb. 17, 2016. Mrs.
Ferrell was born Feb. 20, 1964 in Alabaster, AL, to Charles Edward Whitfield
and Grace Evelyn Blankenship Whitfield.
On Dec. 19, 2015, she married Paul Allen Ferrell, who survives. She
was a homemaker and a true Christian at heart.
Survivors include her husband, Paul Allen Ferrell of Zephyrhills,
Fla.; daughter, Stephanie Whitfield of Zephyrhills, Fla.; son, Kevin Ferrell of
Zephyrhills, Fla.; step daughter, Michelle Ferrell Tyson of Hurricane; step
son, Christopher Ferrell of Mesa, Ariz.; grandchildren, Sean Dylan Tyson and
Mariah Tyson, both of Hurricane, Hailey Elizabeth Ferrell, Harper Rose Ferrell,
both of Mesa, Ariz.; brothers and sisters, Michael Whitfield and Teresa
Whitfield Keith, both of Alabama, Julia Whitefield, John Ray Whitfield and Robert
Whitfield, all of Cairo, and Janey Mote of Dade City, Fla.; and Baby Girl
Peanut and Bubby.
She was preceded in death by her parents and a step father, James
Mote.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2016, Zephyrhills, Pasco Co., FL, Obituary
Ricky W. Rice went home to be with the Lord on November 19, 2016.
He was a devoted and loving
husband of 47 years. He was a dedicated father and grandfather. He will be
greatly missed by his wife and surviving family.
He is survived by his wife Patricia Rice, daughter Ann Crews, sons;
Donald (Carolann), David (Mindi), Derick and daughter Holly Rogers. Brothers; Gary Rice,
Eddie Rice, Junior Blankenship and Tommy
Jackson. Sisters;
De Hussey, Debbie Patton, Donna Rice, Rita Slone, Betty
Blankenship, Sandy Stenton and Tootsie. Grandchildren;
Robert Crews, Eva, Elissa and Sadie, Emily and Joel Rice, Owen and Oliver Rice.
A Celebration of Life will be held at New Walk Church on Friday,
December 2nd at 11:00am.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2018, Zephyrhills, Pasco Co., FL, Obituary
Tampa Bay Times (FL) - August 31, 2018
Jean Willene Stewart, 79, passed away in Zephyrhills, FL, August
28, 2018.
Jean retired from Lykes Pasco as a control room technician. She was
loved and will be missed by many.
Jean is preceded in death by her husband, Arthur Stewart; son,
Lugene Mears; daughter, Rena Blankenship.
Jean is survived by her children, Greg Stewart, Karen Fadling;
grandchildren, Shawn, Morgan, Nicole, Jennifer, Chris, Robert, Joshua; 11
great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren.
There will be a visitation Friday, August 31, 1-2 pm, at Hodges
Family Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Chapel Hill Gardens.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Rena J.
Blankenship – b.17Mar1960 – Dade City, FL: https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:KG7Y-PP8
Relatives -
Bobby Jean Forehand, Dianne O. Forehand, Jennifer Blankenship.
Rena J.
Blankenship - 17 Mar 1960 - 10 Mar 2005 - Dade City, Pasco Co., FL
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/83477800
Rena Jo
Blankenship, Obituary in the 2000-2009 FL files
Pinellas
2016, Clearwater, Pinellas
Co., FL, Obituary
Juan V. Roldan, 89, of Clearwater, died Wednesday April 6, 2016. He
was born May 14, 1926 in Puerto Rico, the son of Nieve Roldan and Catalina
Valentin Roldan.
Juan is survived by his loving Wife Georgina; Daughters Joann
Roldan-Blankinship and
Georgina Castro; 2 Grandchildren Jackie and Omar.
He was predeceased by Brothers, William, Manuel, Luis and Andre and
Sisters Eva, Maria, Carmen, Juana and Ramona. Juan was well liked and very
popular within his community, Mission Hills.
Visitation will be held Wednesday April 13, 2016 from 1:30 to 2:45
at Espiritu Santo Catholic Church, 2405 Philippe Parkway, Safety Harbor, FL
34695. Funeral Mass will begin at 3:00.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2016, Clearwater, Pinellas
Co., FL, Obituary
Published in The Daily Advocate from July 7 to
July 8, 2016
Marjorie Blankenship Miller, 91, of Clearwater, Florida, died June 30, 2016, in San Clemente,
California. Born on April 12, 1925, in Dayton, Ohio, she was the daughter of
the late Charles E. and Orpha (Evans) Blankenship.
Marjorie was a 1943 graduate of Lewisburg Union High School and
earned her bachelor of arts in education from Wright State University. She
taught from 1979 - 1980 at the Pinellas Educational Technical Institute in
Clearwater, Florida, and from 1980 - 1997 at the Tomlinson Adult Learning
Center in St. Petersburg, Florida. She served as a substitute teacher at both
schools from 1997 to 2013. A member of Epsilon Sigma Alpha International in
Greenville, Ohio, and member of St. Paul United Methodist Church in Largo,
Florida, where she served in the Stephen Ministry at the church and served in
the Sanctuary Choir.
Preceded in death by her sisters: Jo Ann Snavely and Helen Moyer;
son Michael Lee Miller and daughter: Kathleen Fay Applegate.
Survived by sisters: Pauline Shiverdecker and Judith
B. Bennett; daughter-in-law:
Judy Miller; daughters and son-in-law: Dona Jean (Roy) Miller Kopka, Pamela Sue
Miller Hopper. 10 grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren and
five great-great-grandchildren.
Funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Monday at the First United
Church of Christ, 400 N. Main St., Lewisburg, Ohio, with Rev. David O. Justis
officiating. Interment will be held in Roselawn Cemetery in Lewisburg.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2015, Dunedin, Pinellas Co., FL, Obituary
The Register-Herald, (Beckley, WV) Date: January 27, 2015
Andrew Johnson Fry V, 62, of Dunedin, formerly of Wayne County,
W.Va., passed away Thursday, January 22, 2015 at Brookside Hospice in Palm Harbor, Fla. He was born January
8, 1953 in Huntington, W.Va., a son of Andrew Johnson Fry IV and Elenor Blankenship Fry of East Lynn, W.Va.
Andy joined A.T. Massey Coal as a sales representative in 1976 and
soon rose through the ranks to become its vice-president of metallurgical coal
sales, a position he held until 1991. In 1991 he left A.T. Massey to form AMCI
Coal Sales, serving as its president until 2001. In 2002 he held the same
position with American Metallurgical Coal Sales (AMCS), the successor company
formed to replace AMCI Coal Sales. He left AMCS once it was acquired by Alpha
Natural Resources and formed Winding Gulf Coal Sales, which later became
Superior Coal Sales, serving as president from 2002-2013. In 2014 Andy formed
Maxim Coal Services, LLC which specialized in buying and selling distressed
coal properties.
In addition to his parents, he is survived by his sister, Rosemary
Fry (Henry Smith) of East Lynn, W.Va.; a nephew,
Christopher Blankenship (Jessie) and a great-nephew, Elliott Blankenship, and numerous other family and friends.
Funeral services will be conducted at 1 pm Thursday, January 29,
2015 at Morris Funeral Home Chapel, Wayne, with Pastor Don Irby officiating.
Burial will follow at Community Memorial Gardens, Wayne.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2016, Gulfport, Pinellas Co., FL, Obituary
Bluefield Daily Telegraph (WV) - February 2, 2016
On January 13, 2016, Garry Dean (Dino) Davis left this world for a
more peaceful existence. Born April 13, 1962 in Columbus, OH, he was the son of
Geraldine Bishop, a resident of Princeton Health Care.
Dino lived the majority of his life in the Washington, DC area
where he loved the historical aspects that the city offered. He was a
construction worker early in his career but went back to school earning a
degree in nursing. He lived in Welch, WV for a time, starting his nursing
career at Welch Community Hospital. He eventually traded in the history for the
warm beaches of Florida where he continued to work in the nursing field.
He was preceded in death by his most faithful companions, Eli and
Dixie, his dogs.
In addition to his mother, left to cherish his memory are his
sister and brother in law, Karen Krajc Barnett and Rhandy Barnett, Princeton,
WV; his brother and best friend Shawn Davis of Alexandria, VA; 3 nieces, Kristy Blankenship Saunders, Princeton, WV; Ashley Sullivan, King
George County, VA; Rachel Davis, Alexandria, VA and nephew, Josh Davis, King
George County, VA.
The family will hold a private memorial service at a later date
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2016, Largo, Pinellas Co., FL, Obituary
Published in the Tampa Bay Times on Nov. 8, 2016
Loretta (Dvorak) "Laurie" Blankenship, 80, of Largo, passed away Thursday,
November 3, 2016 surrounded by family. Laurie was born in Chicago, IL.
She loved Bunco, Bingo, Yahtzee and spending time with loved ones.
Laurie will missed by her family and her many friends
at the 49er Flea Market.
Laurie is survived by her children, Leonard Stirber, Jeanette
Rickard Creswell (Kevin), Karen Linkogle (John), Laura Estling (Scott) Penny Blankenship (Todd), and Ira Blankenship (Crystal); many
loving grandchildren and great-grandchildren; and two sisters.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Loretta E. Blankenship –b.05Apr1936 -
Largo, FL: https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QJ2P-NGYK
Relatives -
Beverly Blank, Laura Jean Blankenship, Roger L. Blankenship, Wallace
Blankenship
2017, Largo, Pinellas
Co., FL, Obituary
Tifton Gazette (GA) - June 11, 2017
Virginia B. Ramsey Harper, 75, of Largo, Florida passed away Tuesday, June 6, 2017, at her
residence. Born March 18, 1942 in Bessemer, Alabama, Mrs. Harper was the
daughter of the late Ollie
Blankenship and Ruby Lee
Sanders Bridges.
She was a homemaker and of the Church of God Pentecostal faith.
She was also preceded in death by her first husband, Leonard James
Ramsey, III; and on son, Leonard James Ramsey, IV.
Mrs. Harper is survived by her husband, George Gordon Harper of
Lake Panasoffkee, Florida; three daughters and one son-in-law, Mary Ann Ramsey
Moore and Dave Moore of Summerville, South Carolina, Mattie Ramsey Spencer of
Largo, Florida and Connie Ramsey Outlaw of Zephyrhills, Florida; two brothers,
Ollie Franklin Ramsey of Zephyrhills, Florida and George Lewis Harper of
Muscogee, Oklahoma; twenty grandchildren; and 38 great-grandchildren.
Her funeral service will be held at 3:00 p.m. Sunday, Jun 11, 2017,
in the Chapel of Bowen-Donaldson Home for Funerals with Dr. Danny Ray
officiating. Mrs. Harper will be laid to rest at Oak Ridge Cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2016, Oldsmar, Pinellas
Co., FL, Obituary
Published in The Daily Times from July 27 to
July 28, 2016
Grant Emanuel Reed, age 94, of Oldsmar, Florida, died Monday, July
25, 2016. He was born November 9, 1921 in Crumpler, West Virginia, a son of
Thomas Beavers Reed Sr. and Lexye Linda Reed.
Mr. Reed was preceded in death by his wife of 58 years, Virginia Anne
on September 16, 2000, and his daughter Pamela Jone on September 22, 1968; also
his father, mother, brother, David Lee, brother, Thomas Beavers, Jr., sister,
Dorothy Ashworth, brother, James C. Reed, sister, Betty Foy Grant and sister, Helen Blankenship, Princeton, West Virginia.
He is survived by numerous nieces and nephews.
Graveside service will be held 10:00 a.m. Friday, July 29, 2016 in
Edgewood Abby Mausoleum, Memorial Burial Park at Wheelersburg, with Pastor Tom
Charles officiating.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2019, Safety Harbor, Pinellas Co., FL, Obituary
The
Herald-Dispatch, (Huntington, WV) - May 1, 2019
Andrew J. Fry IV, 89, of Safety Harbor,
FL, and of East Lynn, WV, passed away Wednesday, April 24, 2019, at his
residence in Florida. He was born August 16, 1929, in Coalwood, WV, a son of
the late Andrew J. Fry III and Artie Adkins Fry.
Andrew and his brothers, Harold and Les,
took over operations of the Fry Brothers Mining Company in East Lynn, WV, from
their father, where he worked from the late 1940s to the late 1970s. After
leaving East Lynn, WV, Andrew continued working as a self-employed coal
operator for many years. Following retirement, he spent most of his time in his
garage restoring antique cars and traveling with his wife. He was a U.S. Army
veteran and a member of Bethesda Baptist Church.
His son, Andrew J. Fry V, also preceded
him in death, along with brothers, William Fry (infant), Harold Fry, Leslie
"Les" Fry and Lucian Thurman "L.T." Fry; sister, Mary
Elizabeth "Micky" and husband Charles McCoy; his in-laws, Lucy and Burl
Blankenship , Evelyn and Don Toney, Jacquelin Joan "Hilda" and Les
Waggoner, Larry Blankenship and Karen Blankenship; and son-in-law, Henry Smith.
Survivors include his loving wife
of 68 years, Elenor Blankenship Fry; his daughter, Rosemary Fry of Safety Harbor, FL; a
sister, Rosa Lee "Dot" and husband Don Gillette of Lavalette; a grandson,
Christopher and wife Jessie Blankenship of Ashland, KY;
two great-grandchildren, Elliott and Lilly Blankenship; sisters-in-law,
Dottie
Blankenship of Reedsville, OH, Sally Ann and husband Sherman Moore of Pamplin, VA,
and Lovella Fry of Wayne; a special cousin, Johnnie "Hawk" and wife
Margaret McClellan of East Lynn, WV; his "Florida Family," Edward
Castagna, Jackie Woodfield and the entire staff at Castagna Law Firm; and
numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
Funeral services will be conducted 2 pm,
Wednesday, May 1, 2019, at Morris Funeral Home Chapel, Wayne, with Pastor Roger
Perry officiating. Burial will follow at Community Memorial Gardens, Wayne.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2016, Saint Petersburg, Pinellas Co., FL, Obituary
Published in the Tampa Bay Times on Feb. 18, 2016
Lulu Belle Suter, 90, died Feb. 15, 2016 in St. Petersburg. Born Oct. 7, 1925 in Benton County, IN to Perry Elmer Garriott
(1894-1949) and Iva Fern Blankenship
(1903-1993). She was the third of 12 children, born to this couple.
Survived by six siblings, Donald of Sparks,
NV, Joanna Cerny of Crete, NE, Max of Fowler, IN, Janice Winger, of Brookston,
IN, Makensie of Woodbury, TN, and Douglas of San Antonio, TX.
Predeceased by siblings, Betty Tabb, Elvin,
Jerry, Gordon, and Frank.
First married to William Sharp Cole. Bill and Lulu both worked at Purdue
University for many years. They adopted a son, Jeffrey Allan, who gave her four
grandchildren. After her first husband's passing, Lulu remarried again to
William Hayes Suter. She retired to St. Petersburg where she has made many
friends.
A Memorial Service will be held 11 am,
Friday, Feb 19 at Park Street Baptist Church 3901 Park St. N. St. Petersburg.
727-345-1800.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2017, Saint Petersburg, Pinellas Co., FL, Obituary
Published in MPNnow (Canandaigua, NY) on Jan.
12, 2017
H. Harold Bass, Beverly Bass, John Bass, Beverly Bass, passed away
on June 27, 2016;
H. Harold Bass passed on December 9, 2016; and their son John Bass
passed on Aug. 4, 2016. In March of 2016.
Beverly and Harold had been married for 70 years. Harold was
employed by Eastman Kodak for 35 years. They had been living in St. Petersburg,
Fla. They were longtime members of the First Baptist Church of Rochester. John
resided in Palmyra, VA, and retired from teaching in 2015.
They are survived by Linda (Thomas) Britton of Waikoloa, Hawaii,
Ellen (George) Miller of Hardy, Va., and Karen (James) Blankenship of Parrish, Fla.; 12 grandchildren; and 15 great grandchildren.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2017, Seminole, Pinellas
Co., FL, Obituary
Dixie Pemberton, 95 of Seminole passed away on Tuesday, January 31,
2017. Dixie was born on November 2, 1921 in Inez, Kentucky to the late Madison
& Betty (Blankenship) Preston.
She moved to this area in 2009 coming from Worthington, OH. Dixie
was an executive secretary with Nation Wide Insurance in Columbus, Ohio. She
was a member of the Berean Bible Church in Dublin, OH and was a member of the
Toast Masters in Columbus, OH and belonged to different activities in her
church.
Dixie is survived by a loving daughter Judy K. (Walter T.) Senick of Seminole, FL along with two granddaughters and three
great grandchildren.
A Gathering of Friends will be Sunday, February 5, 2017 from 2-4 pm
at the Serenity Funeral Home, 13401 Indian Rocks Road, Largo, 727-562-2080.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Polk
2015, Lakeland, Polk
Co., FL, Obituary
Published in the Tampa Bay Times on Oct. 21, 2015
James E. Dudding, 73, of Lakeland, passed away Monday, Oct. 19,
2015. He was born Sept. 22, 1942, in New Castle, VA, to his parents, Charles
and Eitha Dudding.
James was preceded in death by his sister, Pauline Thomas.
Survivors include his loving wife of 43 years, Jean Dudding; sons,
Lewis (Rhonda) Carpenter, Randall (Deborah) Carpenter, and Eric Carpenter;
daughters, Jeanette (Greg) Gibson, Betty (Mike) Gibson, and Tina Cole;
brothers, Charles (Ruth) Dudding, Grady Lee Dudding, Al Dudding, and Daniel
Dudding; sisters, Irma Ann Blankenship, Bonnie Ford, Deborah (Michael) White,
Elaine Dudding, and Kay (Gary) Pritt; twelve grandchildren; fifteen
great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandson.
A funeral service will be held 6 pm, Friday, Oct. 23, at Blount and
Curry, Terrace Oaks Chapel, 12690 N. 56th St., Temple Terrace.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2016, Lakeland, Polk
Co., FL, Obituary
http://www.tributes.com/obituary/show/Patricia-K.-Blankenship-104172092
Patricia K. Blankenship, January 30, 1947 - November 23, 2016, Lakeland, Florida
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2016, Lakeland, Polk Co., FL, Obituary
Lucille O. Porter, age 94, passed away Wednesday, December 28,
2016. She was born April 21, 1922 in Lakeland, FL the daughter of Dewey Earl
Ogle and Lessie Blankenship
Ogle.
She was a homemaker and of the Baptist Faith.
In addition to her parents, Mrs. Porter was preceded in death by
her daughter: Evelyn Cranford and husband: Robert Porter.
She is survived by her daughters: Patricia A. Brown and Helen
Wilton, 7 grandchildren, 13 great grandchildren and 8 great great
grandchildren.
Funeral services is Monday, Jan. 2, 2017 at 3pm, both at
Ott-Laughlin Funeral Home, Auburndale, FL.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
1930 Census,
Dade City, Pasco Co., FL,
Ogle, Dewey E. 29, W, M, AL, Head,
Ogle, Mary E. 21, F, ID, Wife,
Ogle, Wilburn 09, M, AL, Son,
Ogle, Lucile 08, F, FL, Dau,
Ogle, William E. 01, M, FL, Son,
https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:SBM3-43Z
Clay Co., AL,
Marriage: https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:29N5-QYH
Blankenship,
Lessie - Ogle, Dewey E. - 23May1920
2017, Lakeland, Polk
Co., FL, Obituary
The Ledger, (Lakeland, FL) - November 5, 2017
Bonnie Bartram, 79, passed away on Friday, November 3, 2017
surrounded by her loving family. She was born on September 26, 1938 in
Richardson, KY a daughter of the late, Willis Fitch and Evelyn Vanhoose.
Bonnie enjoyed spending time with her family and attending services
at First Freewill Baptist Church of Highland City.
She was the loving wife of Pastor Jack Bartram. Besides her husband
she is survived by her son, John Allen, daughter
Jill Lynn Blankenship, brothers, Steve and Jake Fitch, sisters,
Nancy Pellitier and Cora Mitchell, one grandchild and one great great-
grandchild.
Funeral service will be held on Tuesday, November 7, 2017 at 10:00
am at Gentry-Morrison Funeral Home Southside location. Burial will be in
Oakhill Burial Park.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Jill Lynn
Blankenship – b.16Dec1957 – Lakeland, FL: https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QJ2P-GH9B
Relatives -
Michael Barton Blankenship, Michael W. Blankenship, W. Blankenship.
Michael Barton
Blankenship – b.08Apr1956 – Lakeland, FL:
https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QJ2P-GH9Y
Relatives - Jill
Lynn Blankenship, Michael W. Blankenship, Nancy Blankenship, W. Blankenship.
+2018, Lakeland, Polk Co.,
FL, Death
http://www.tributes.com/obituary/show/Velmer-L.-Blankenship-106359040
Velmer L. Blankenship, August 2018, Florida
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Velmer L.
Blankenship – b.07Mar1936 – Lakeland, FL: https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QJHT-K4L2
Relatives -
Karen S. Blankenship
Karen S.
Blankenship – b.30Jan1947 - Lakeland, FL: https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:KGJV-G5M
Relatives -
Velmer L. Blankenship.
+2018, Lakeland, Polk Co., FL, Death
http://www.heathfuneralchapel.com/obituaries/Velmer-L-Blankenship?obId=3245948#/obituaryInfo
Velmer L. Blankenship, March 7, 1936 -
August 21, 2018
Funeral Home in Lakeland, FL | Heath
Funeral Chapel & Crematory
+2018, Lakeland, Polk Co.,
FL, Obituary
Published in Ledger from Aug. 26 to Aug. 27,
2018
Velmer Blankenship
of Lakeland died on 8/21/18
He is preceded in death by his parents, wife Karen
Blankenship, and daughter Norma Jean
Parr.
Survived by Lee Blankenship, Jr., Wanda Percy, Lisa Jacob, Daphne Bleam and grandchildren.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2018, Lakeland, Polk
Co., FL, Obituary
The Ledger, (Lakeland, FL) - January 9, 2019
Officer Neil Bruce Kessler, 73, of Lakeland, passed away on Monday,
January 7, 2019. He was born in Lakeland, FL and has been a lifetime resident.
Neil worked as a traffic homicide investigator for the Lakeland
Police Department. He loved being an officer and worked for the Department from
June 20, 1977 to March 31, 1995. He also was a U.S. Air Force veteran and
served during the Vietnam Conflict.
Neil is preceded in death by his parents, Bill and Mary Kessler;
brothers, Roger and Kevin Kessler.
Survivors include his wife of 51 years, June Kessler; sons, Jason
and Chad Kessler;
grandchildren, Marissa Blankenship, Chase
Kessler, Chance Kessler and great grandson, Caden Earls.
Services will begin at 11:00 am Thursday, Jan. 10th at Bethel
Baptist Church, and interment will follow at Socrum Cemetery. Gentry Morrison Funeral Home.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2017, Polk City, Polk Co., FL, Obituary
The Ledger, (Lakeland, FL) - May 16, 2017
Mrs. Marilyn Rae Carlton, age 86, a resident of Polk City since
1986, passed away Sunday, May 14, 2017 at Consulate Health Care in Lakeland, [Polk Co., FL]. Mrs. Carlton was born June 11, 1930 in
Belleville, Kansas to Halbert Earnest and Ola Catherine (Arthur) Strayer.
She moved back to the United States in 1973 from South America and
attended Central Bible College in Springfield, Missouri. Marilyn was a
Missionary for over 25 years. She also worked for People's Bank in Lakeland and
Grace Lutheran Church in Winter Haven as a Para Professional. Marilyn was a
member of the First Baptist Church in Lake Alfred. She enjoyed the beach,
reading, dancing and spending time with her family.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband Jack Arlen
Carlton, Sr. and brother Wallace Arthur Strayer.
Marilyn is survived by her loving family: 2 daughters: Joni (Mark)
Williams, Shari (David) Byrd, both of Polk City, stepson: Jack Arlen Carlton,
Jr. of Valrico, stepdaughter: Lori Carlton of Homeland, 2 sisters: Jacquelyn Goheen of Orlando, Gloria Blankenship of GA, 7 grandchildren: Jesse, Sharalyn,
Mandie, Abby, Shelby, J.R., & Shauna, 8 gt. grandchildren.
Funeral service will be 11:00 AM Wednesday, May 17th at Kersey
Funeral Home.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
1940 Census,
Belleville City, Republic Co., KS,
Strayer, Ola K. 32, F, KS, Head, Married is lined
out,
Strayer, Jaculyn
L. 09, F, KS, Dau,
Strayer, Merylin
R. 09, F, KS, Dau,
Strayer, Gloria
D. 08, F, KS, Dau,
Strayer, Wallace
A. 06, M, KS, Son,
https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:VR23-GWW
Gloria S.
Blankenship – b.1 Sep1931 - Flowery Branch, GA:
https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:KPMD-CZT
Relatives -
Bennett J. Blankenship, Dean Joseph Blankenship, Jim L. Blankenship, Jimmy J.
Blankenship, Kim Skipper Blankenship, Melinda K. Blankenship, Sharon D.
Blankenship.
2015, Winter Haven, Polk Co., FL, Obituary
Martha Irene Baker, age 85, of Winter Haven, FL passed away January
16, 2015 due to pneumonia. She was born March 10, 1929 in Nashville, IN the
daughter of Omer Lucas and Bessie Reeves Lucas.
She was a homemaker. She was a member of the United Pentecostal
Church of Auburndale. She was a loving mother and grandmother and will be
greatly missed.
In addition to her parents, Mrs. Baker was preceded in death by her
husband Martin Baker, sons Roger Baker and Dean Baker and daughter Bonnie
Smith.
She is survived by her sons Larry Baker and Roger Baker, Jr., daughters Sharon Bledsoe, Kathy Blankenship, Sheila Musselwhite, Gloria Weeks and
Linda Baker, 33 grandchildren, 63 great grandchildren and several great great
grandchildren.
Funeral services Tuesday, January 20, 2015 at 1:00 pm, at
Ott-Laughlin Funeral Home, Auburndale, FL. Burial to follow in Glen Abbey
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2015, Winter Haven, Polk Co., FL, Obituary
Published in Ledger from Dec. 9 to Dec. 10,
2015
Rev. Louis Yeako, 85, of Winter Haven passed away Monday, December
7, 2015. He was a retired minister and a member of Champions Church.
He is survived by his wife of 61 years Louise Yeako, his sons David
Lee and Joey (Cathy), daughter Joy Blankenship (David),
grandchildren Ryan (Alexis), Rusty Lee, Brittany, Rebecca, Kevin, Brianna,
Brandie, Louis, known as 'Joey,' great grandchildren, Zoey and Ayla,
sister-in-law Gladys and several nieces & nephews.
There will be a visitation at Champions Church Friday, December 11,
2015, 9-10 am with service at 10am. Burial will take place at Florida National
Cemetery in Bushnell at 2pm same day.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Putnam
+2018, East Palatka, Putnam Co., FL, Obituary
Palatka Daily News (FL) - October 4, 2018
Carnell B. "Connie" Maltby, 94, of East Palatka, passed away Sunday, Sept. 30, 2018,
at Ocala Health and Rehabilitation Center following a brief illness. Connie was
born in Cairo, GA, in 1923.
She was a 1941 graduate of St. Andrews Parrish High School in
Charleston, SC. She first moved to this area over 70 years ago, living in
Hastings and helping her husband run the family farm. In retirement, she and
her husband moved to the Blue Ridge Mountains in North Carolina and lived there
for several years, returning to East Palatka in 1990 to be close to family.
Connie played the piano at Open Bible Baptist Church in East Palatka and was
involved there with the children's ministry. She enjoyed playing golf and was
active in various garden clubs, where her plants won several awards. She loved
flowers, animals and taking care of the sick.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Elbert
Blankenship and Ruby Inez
Sellers; her husband, Edmond Harrison Maltby Sr; and a son, Edmond Harrison
Maltby Jr.
Surviving are a daughter and son-in-law, Mary and Hurley Thomas of
Winston-Salem, NC; a daughter-in-law, Juanita Schreiber of Crescent Beach; two
grandchildren and spouses, Edmond H. "Trey" Maltby III and wife, Carla,
of Hastings and Deana and David Smith of East Palatka; three
great-grandchildren, Trace Maltby, Aaron Maltby and Harrison Smith; and two
great-great-grandchildren, Grayson Branch and Jade Branch.
Private graveside services will be at a later date.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2017, Florahome, Putnam
Co., FL, Obituary
Palatka Daily News (FL) - June 7, 2017
Shirley Mae Bowman, 76, of Florahome passed away Monday, May 22,
2017, at Haven Hospice Roberts Care Center in Palatka, [Putnam Co., FL] following an extended illness.
Mrs. Bowman was a resident of Florahome for the past 27 years,
coming from Grundy, Va. While in Virginia, she worked in the mental health
field at Cumberl a nd Mountain Community Services in
Buchanan County for 16 years. After moving to Florahome, Shirley worked at the
Putnam Community Medical Center as a patient care technician. She loved to
participate with Ladies Around the Lake, a group of
ladies from the George's Lake area. They enjoyed painting rocks and hiding
them, making quilts and putting together toiletry baskets for residents in
nursing homes.
She was preceded in death by a son and daughter-in-law, Darrell and
Deborah Sexton; two granddaughters, Sharon and Kimberly Sexton; her parents,
Jay and Willie Sexton; six brothers, Sam Sexton, William J. Sexton, Joe Robert
Sexton, David Sexton, Elmer Sexton and Roy James Sexton; and two sisters,
Juanita Sue Sexton and Aubrey Blanche Dellinger.
Cherishing Shirley's memory are her husband of 57 years, Casby
Bowman of Florahome; two sons and daughter-in-law, Keith and Donna Sexton of
Leemaster, Va., and David Bowman of Florahome; a daughter and son-in-law, Rhonda and Donnie Blankenship of Florahome; a sister and brother-in-law, Mary and Jimmy Street
of Lebanon, Va.; five grandchildren
and spouses, Scotty and Stephanie Sexton of Leemaster, Shonna Dotson of
Richlands, Va., Kelli and Travis Stacy of Florahome, Kara Blankenship of Florahome and Cheyenne Dellinger and
fiancé, Tyler Carmichael, of Hollister; three great grandchildren, Ethan
Sexton, Jaycee Sexton and Christopher Carmichael; and numerous nieces, nephews
and cousins.
A memorial service will begin noon Saturday, June 10 at the Living
Hope Family Worship Center in Florahome with Pastor David Spedden officiating.
A second memorial service will be 5 pm Saturday, June 17 at Virginia Funeral
Home in Grundy, Va.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Donnie
Blankenship – b.11May1966 – Florahome, FL: https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QJ2N-T9BL
Relatives -
Rhonda Reneee Blankenship.
2015, Johnson, Putnam Co., FL, Obituary
Palatka Daily News (FL) Date: March 31, 2015
Johnnie LRoy Dowling, 83, of Johnson, went to be with the Lord,
Saturday, March 28, 2015 at his residence following an extended illness.
Johnnie was a native of Hoboken, Ga., and had been a resident of Putnam County
for over 60 years.
He was a member of the Orange Springs Baptist Church. In 1958, he
opened Johnnie's Used Cars and Auto Parts, was a partner in the Palatka Auto
Auction and was a partner in the starting of Paragon Auto Sales Inc. He also
owned and operated Paragon Wholesale Inc. He loved The Lord and his family. He
loved his dog Bo, fishing, hunting, traveling, working outdoors, farming and
working with heavy equipment.
He was preceded in death by his first wife of 56 years, Ruth Johns
Dowling; a daughter, Cherie Blankenship; parents Johnnie Randol Dowling and Effie
Powers Dowling Story; and sisters, Louise Stone, Doris Hunt, and Rosella Pons.
Surviving are his wife of nine years, Angenay Harper Dowling of
Johnson; a son and daughter-in-law, Robert and Debra Dowling of Interlachen;
two daughters and sons-in-laws, Connie and Hubert (Chuck) Morris and Karen and
Tommy Williams; a son-in-law, Danny Blankenship, all of Johnson; three brothers and two
sisters-in-law, James (Jimmy) and Joyce Dowling of San Mateo, Randol Dowling of
Banks, AL, and Dana and Diane Dowling of Gainesville; a sister and
brother-in-law, Kathleen and Robert Barber of Murphy, NC; nine grandchildren;
and 15 great grandchildren.
Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday, April 1 at Masters
Funeral Home of Palatka with Pastor Charles Litzell and Pastor Kenny Tompkins
officiating. A video tribute will be shown in honor of Mr. Dowling's life.
Interment will follow in Palatka Memorial Gardens.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2017, Melrose, Putnam Co., FL, Obituary
The Gainesville Sun, (FL) - June 30, 2017
Benford K. Blankenship, age 87 of Melrose, Florida passed away Tuesday, June 27, 2017. He
was born March 12, 1930 in Moulton, Alabama to Lee and Julia Greenhill Blankenship.
Ben pastored many churches over the years, and pastored Believers
Worship Center Church of God for 31 years. He played several instruments and
even wrote some songs.
Ben is survived by his wife,
Melba Blankenship; children,
Ken Blankenship, Veda Wallace, Bill Blankenship, Darlene Skeen, Debbie Meeks, and LaNita DeCarie; brother, John
Blankenship, and numerous
grandchildren, great grandchildren and great-great grandchildren.
A Funeral Service will be held Saturday, July 1, 2017 at 11:00 a.m
at Believers Worship Center Church of God, 8736 State Rd 21, Melrose, with Rev.
Sarah Teams officiating. Burial will follow in Hawthorne Cemetery, 23350 S.E.
Hawthorne Rd.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2016, Palatka, Putnam
Co., FL, Obituary
Palatka Daily News (FL) - December 15, 2016
JoAnn Mullins, 74, of Palatka, passed away Tuesday, Dec. 13, 2016,
at UF Health in Gainesville, [Alachua
Co., FL] following a brief illness.
JoAnn was a native of Jolo, WV, and was a resident of Palatka for
the past 51 years, coming from Whitewood, VA. She was of the faith of Church of
Christ and was a former member of Palatka Art League. JoAnn was an artist who
enjoyed painting, attending bluegrass festivals and spending time with her
granddaughter.
JoAnn was preceded in death by her parents, William Lewis and Ethel
Perkins Keene; four brothers, Lynkus Keene, Woodrow Keene, Troy Keene and
Charles F. Keene; two sisters, Macie Keene Stewart and Lizzie Belle Keene
Stewart; and a special nephew, Gary Keene.
Surviving are her husband of 56 years, Lowell Mullins of Palatka; a
daughter, Lonita Mullins Krantz of Interlachen; three brothers and
sister-in-law, Carl Keene of Pilgrims Knob, Va., Leonard Keene and Jack and
Flora Keene, all of Pounding Mill, Va.; five sisters-in-law, Thelma Mounts of Hurley, Va., Ruth Mullins and Velda Blankenship, both of Jolo, WV, Shirley Goldsborough of
Deal, MD, and Merley Plymel of Bostwick; a granddaughter, Sunni Krantz (Alex
Romero) of Palatka; a special niece, Jo Johntry of Johnson; and numerous nieces
and nephews.
Graveside services will be 11 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 17 at Palatka
Memorial Gardens.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Velda
Blankenship – b. 30Dec1943 – Jolo, WV:
https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:2S9N-3FS
+2018, Palatka, Putnam
Co., FL, Obituary
Palatka Daily News (FL) - January 13, 2018
Lowell Mullins, 78 [1939], of Palatka, went to be with the good Lord Thursday, Jan.
11, 2018, after a courageous struggle with kidney cancer. He was born in
Paynesville, WV.
Lowell was a resident of Palatka for 52 years, coming from
Whitewood, VA, In 2001, he retired from
Georgia-Pacific Corp. in Palatka after 36-andone-half years of service. He
started working in the bag factory and later worked in tissue converting,
finishing his career as a tow motor operator, where he belonged to the union.
His friends at the mill affectionately called him "Moon." He was an
avid bluegrass music fan and enjoyed going to bluegrass festivals in Virginia,
West Virginia and Florida He was very informed about all the most popular
bluegrass groups. Dr. Ralph Stanley was his most favorite musician. He was of
the Baptist faith.
He was preceded in death by his wife of 56 years, JoAnn Mullins; a
son, Todd Mullins; his parents, the
Rev. Harvey J. and Lula
Blankenship Mullins; two twin
brothers, Terry Mullins and Jerry Mullins; and three nephews, Steve Mounts,
David Blankenship and Gary Dean Keene.
Surviving are his daughter, Lonita Mullins Krantz of Interlachen;
five sisters and brothers-in-law, Thelma Mounts of Hurley, Va., Ruth and Herman
Mullins of Jolo, WV, Velda and
Swanson Blankenship of Jolo,
WV, Shirley Goldsborough of Deale, MD, and Merley Plymel of Bostwick; a
granddaughter, Sunni Krantz (Alex Romero) of Palatka; a special niece, Jo
Johntry of Johnson; a special nephew, Lewey Keene of Richlands, VA; numerous
other nieces and nephews; and special caregivers, Michael Borton and Vicky
Johnson.
Graveside services will be 2 p.m. Monday, Jan. 15 at Palatka
Memorial Gardens with Pastor Willie McKinnon officiating.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
1940 Census,
Sandy River District, McDowell Co., WV,
Mullens, Harvey
J. 23, M, WV, Head,
Mullens, Lula 20, F, VA, Wife,
Mullens, Thelma 03, F, VA, Dau,
Mullens, Lowell 00, M, WV, Son,
https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:K7ZM-Z32
2019, Satsuma, Putnam
Co., FL, Obituary
Palatka Daily News (FL) - August 1, 2019
Robert D. "Bob" "Yankee Rob" Dickinson Jr., 58,
of Satsuma, passed away unexpectedly Friday, July 26, 2019, at Putnam Community
Medical Center in Palatka, [Putnam
Co., FL]. He born in Bridgeport, CT.
Bob was a resident of Putnam County for the past 32 years, first
living in East Palatka and for the past three years in Satsuma. He enjoyed his
work as an auto mechanic and truck driver. He was a Christian man who loved his
family.
Preceding him in death were his father, Robert D. Dickinson Sr.; a
sister, Jennifer Cirino; and an uncle, Frank Ahlgren.
Surviving are his wife of 20 years, Sheila Dickinson of Satsuma;
his mother, Barbara Dickinson of East Palatka; a son, Ryan Lee Terry (Whitney)
of Bunnell; stepchildren, Neil Lee
Graham (Julie) of Interlachen, Jennifer Marie Graham of Satsuma, Crystal
Gilyard (Willie) of Hastings, Christopher Ryan Graham of Satsuma and Cameron C. Blankenship of Satsuma; a brother, Harold Dickinson of
Oxford, Conn.; sisters, Stepheny Cappel of East Palatka and Sue Dickinson Ford
(Mark) of Connecticut; one aunt, Bernice Ahlgren of Connecticut; 13
grandchildren; one great-grand-child; and many nieces, nephews and extended
family members.
A celebration of life was 7 pm, Tuesday, July 30, 2019, at Masters
Funeral Home in Palatka with Pastor Kevin Dodge officiating.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Saint Johns
2015, Ponte Vedra, St. Johns Co., FL Obituary
Published in Williamson Daily News from Nov.
24 to Nov. 25, 2015
Gaythel Marcella " Marci" Warren, 81, of Ponte Vedra,
Florida, and formerly of the Williamson area, passed away Saturday, November
21, 2015, in Thomson, [McDuffie Co.,] Ga. Gaythel was born at Hatfield, Ky., to
Wayne Smith and Gertrude Bevins Smith on October 12, 1934.
She attended Belfry High School as well as classes at Rollins
College at Orlando, Fla. Her career included jobs in banking, retail, and real
estate. Previously she worked at Watson's Department Store at Southside Mall.
Her most recent position was as a Real Estate Specialist with the US Army Corps
of Engineers in South Williamson, Ky., Miami, Fla., and Jacksonville, Fla. She
was a member of Christ Episcopal Church at Ponte Vedra, Florida.
She was preceded in death by her parents; infant daughter, Linda
Charlene West; former husbands: Charles West and Raymond Francis Warren;
sisters, Willa Marie Young and Odessa Bevins, as well as a special
brother-in-law, Wander H. Hale.
Gaythel is survived by her sister, Winnie Hazel Hale of Williamson;
nieces, Wilma Hale of Columbus, Ohio, Susan Hale of Williamson, and Frances
Wilkinson (Mark) of Evans, Ga.; nephews, Neal Young (Rita ) and Doug Young
(Betty) of Pikeville, Ky.; three great
nieces, Prudence Stollings Evans (Stacey) of Kokomo, Ind., Laura Suzanne Stollings
Blankenship (Greg) of Pinsonfork, Ky., and Carlette Young Stalker (Charlie) of
Pikeville; four great nephews, Paul Bevins, Jr. and Jeffrey Young of Sidney,
Ky., and Charles Brent Hale and Christopher Burgess Hale of Columbus, OH.
Visitation will begin at 10 a.m. Friday, November 27, at R.E.
Rogers Funeral Home. Graveside services will follow at Monty L. Bevins Cemetery
at Sidney. Father Nick England will officiate at the graveside assisted by Eb
Sesco.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2016, St. Augustine, St. Johns Co., FL, Obituary
Published in St. Augustine Record on Nov. 9,
2016
Patricia Blankenship Weeks, 77 [1939], passed away peacefully at the Bailey Center for Caring in
St. Augustine on Nov. 6, 2016. She was born in Hinton, West Virginia, to Waldo B. and Nelma Lucille
Blankenship.
She moved to Ponte Vedra Beach over 40 years ago and was a real
estate broker for Arvida Corp., for 20 years. Later she resided in St.
Augustine and worked as a property manager. Patricia then found her favorite
role - being a grandmother to three grandchildren. She loved spending time with
her two sons and daughters-in-law and especially any and all times spent with
her grandchildren. She loved traveling, a nice walk on the beach and poking
around the garden at home.
She was predeceased by her parents and by her brother Robert
Blankenship.
She is survived by her sons: John (Mary Lee) Weeks and Mark
(Kathleen) Weeks and her grandchildren: Mackenzie Terry, Colby Weeks and Casey
Weeks.
There will be a memorial service at 11 a.m. Saturday at Craig
Funeral Home, 1475 Old Dixie Hwy., St. Augustine, FL 32084.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2018, St. Augustine, Saint Johns Co., FL, Obituary
The St. Augustine Record, (FL) - December 9, 2018
Evelyn B. Fulkerson, died Dec. 6, 2018, in
St. Augustine after a short battle with cancer. She was born in Falkville, Ala.
on Feb. 24, 1947, to Raymond A. and Myrtle B. (Blankenship) Cooper.
She was a resident of St. Augustine since 1954. Evelyn worked with
her husband for 14 years on a 300 acre cattle ranch in St. Augustine called El
Rancho. She also worked at Wise Potato Chips, Dobbs Book Binding, Kmart, Ideal and
retired from Northrup Grumman.
She was preceded in death by her father Raymond A. Cooper, brother Kyle R. Cooper and sisters Martha Carver and Shelby
Handley.
She is survived by her husband of 52 years Charles (Chuck-The
Woodman) Fulkerson, daughters Jeannie and Ralph Richards and Charlotte (Randy)
Kidd, Hastings. Her mother Myrtle (Cooper) Spivey, Brothers
Jimmie Cooper Florahome, and Gerald Cooper Haines City. Grandchildren; Christopher Jr, Amber, Cheyenne, Garret, Samuel and
Katie. Great Grandchildren; Makayla, Carlee and Kayson, along with her
adopted grandkids; Joshua, Jackie, Amberlee and Sarah. She has numerous
extended family from Florida, Alabama, Georgia,
Tennessee, Kentucky, North Carolina and Indiana.
Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 11 at St.
Johns Family Funeral Home.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2019, St. Augustine, Saint Johns Co., FL, Obituary
Palatka Daily News (FL) - June 4, 2019
Myrtle Cooper
Spivey, 98 [1921], of Florahome and St. Augustine, passed away June 2, 2019,
in Palatka, FL, following an extended illness.
She was born in Landersville, AL/
She was preceded in death by her first husband, Raymond Cooper ; and her second husband, Wilbur "Bunny"
Spivey; her daughters: Martha Carver, Shelby Handly and Evelyn Fulkerson; son,
Kyle Cooper; and five brothers.
She is survived by sons, Gerald Cooper (Donna) and Jimmy Cooper
(Dorothy); brother, Donald Blankenship (Willadean); 23 grandchildren, 50
great-grandchildren and 34 great-great grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held 2 pm, Thursday, at Craig Funeral Home
Chapel, the Rev. Tim Plymel, officiating. Burial will be in San Lorenzo
Cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2019, Saint Augustine, Saint Johns Co., FL, Obituary
Hartselle Enquirer (AL) - June 10, 2019
Myrtle Cooper
Spivey, 98, of Florahome and St. Augustine, passed away June 2 in Palatka, Fla.
She was born in Landersville.
She was preceded in death by her first husband, Raymond Cooper, and
her second husband, Wilbur "Bunny" Spivey, as well as her daughters,
Martha Carver, Shelby Handly and Evelyn Fulkerson, son Kyle Cooper and five
brothers.
She is survived by sons Gerald Cooper (Donna) and Jimmy Cooper
(Dorothy); Brother Donald Blankenship (Willadean); 23 grandchildren; 50
great-grandchildren; and 34 great-great-grandchildren.
Funeral services were held at 2 pm, June 6, 2019, at Craig Funeral
Home Chapel, with the Rev. Tim Plymel officiating. Burial was in San Lorenzo
Cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Saint
Lucie
2016, Fort Pierce, Saint Lucie Co., FL, Obituary
Published in TheAdvocate.com from Feb. 2 to
Feb. 4, 2016
Elizabeth Jeansonne, nee Betty Campbell, loving mother, wife,
grandmother, and great grandmother, died in Ft. Pierce, Florida, on January 1,
2016, at the age of 84. A native of Baker, Louisiana, she was a 1949 graduate
of Baker High School. She studied at Louisiana State University in Baton Rouge.
Her hobbies included painting pictures of historic Louisiana plantations.
She is preceded in death by her husband Riley Jeansonne, her
parents Vida and Albert Campbell, sisters Elaine Campbell Gaudin and Meryal Ann
Campbell Smith, and brother John Campbell. She also
was preceded by her son James Riley Jeansonne and grandson Kyle Collins.
She is survived by a brother William Lynn Campbell of Denham
Springs, LA, and daughters: Elizabeth Jeansonne Blakey of Columbia, MD;
Charlotte Jeansonne Gambino of Baltimore, MD, and sons John Jeansonne of
Gainesville, VA, and William Jeansonne of Fairfax, VA. She is also survived by
six grandchildren: Brandon Farfaras, Ashley Blakey, Miranda Stefan, Meryl
Collins, Claire Collins, and Grace Collins and eight great grandchildren: Lauren Blankenship, Devon Farfaras, Maejon Blakey, Tiffany
Blakey, Victoria Gardner, and Savanna Gardner, Kailey Stefan, and Mason Stefan.
Religious services will be held for close family members this spring
in a yet to be announced location.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2015, Port St. Lucie, Saint Lucie Co., FL, Obituary
Published in the TC Palm on Feb. 11, 2015
James "Seamus" Hayes, 78, of Port St. Lucie, Florida
passed away peacefully in his home while surrounded by his daughters and
devoted caregivers on February 7, 2015 after complications from amyotrophic
lateral sclerosis (ALS).
Seamus loved life and laughter and traveled extensively during his
years as a program management consultant. Seamus enjoyed physics and
challenging people to ponder a variety of subjects from astronomy and the Higgs
particle to religion and politics. He had a knack for explaining complex
concepts such as Einstein's theory of relativity and quantum mechanics.
Seamus was so proud of his three children, Jeff Hayes of Norwell,
Massachusetts, Dianne Hayes of Port St. Lucie, Florida, and Laura Hayes of
Marshfield, Massachusetts. Seamus loves his daughter-in-law Jennifer Hayes and
his four grandchildren, Hannah, Margaret, Jessica, and Ethan all of Norwell,
Massachusetts.
Seamus is survived by his brother Gene Hayes, and his wife Delores
of Alpharetta, Georgia, sister
Mary Lou Blankenship and her husband OT of Louisville, Kentucky, and brother John
Hayes of Port St. Lucie, Florida. Seamus has many loving cousins, nieces,
nephews, and friends.
As a final gesture, Seamus chose to donate his body to science for
research on aging and a cure for ALS. A celebration of his life will be held in
Port St. Lucie, Florida sometime in March 2015.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2019, Port St. Lucie, Saint Lucie Co., FL, Obituary
The News-Gazette,: Web Edition Articles (Champaign-Urbana, IL)
- May 26, 2019
Evelyn Roberta Meyers, 92, of Port St. Lucie, Fla., formerly of St.
Joseph, was called home to be with her Lord and Savior early morning on Monday
(May 20, 2019). She was born in Urbana on July 5, 1926, one of four children of
Wilbur Merrick and Mary (Grice) Merrick.
Evelyn was formerly married
to Robert Blankenship. In July, 1965, she married Paul William
Meyers of St. Joseph and lived in St. Joseph for many years. In 1992, they
retired to Palmetto, Fla.
Evelyn graduated from Urbana High School, Urbana. he was retired from the University of Illinois Housing
Department. Evelyn was an avid Illini fan and supporter. She enjoyed listening
to classical music, singing, knitting, golfing and watching sports on television.
She traveled extensively with her husband. She loved her family and was loved
deeply in return.
Evelyn was preceded in death by her husband, Paul William Meyers;
her parents; two sisters, Wilma Nelson and Ruth Sloman; and one brother,
Raymond Merrick.
Evelyn will be remembered by her three daughters, Mary Kae
Blankenship Douglas of
Springfield, Cheryl Ann Blankenship Kopmann of St. Joseph and Carol
Lee Blankenship Whittaker of
Palmetto, Fla.; and one stepson, Dennis Meyers of Port St. Lucie, Fla. She is
survived by her six grandchildren and was a great-grandmother to 15 children
and a great-great-grandmother to three children.
Family visitation will be held at 1 p.m. on Tuesday, May 28, 2019,
at Renner-Wikoff Chapel, Urbana, with graveside services to follow at 2:30 p.m.
at Woodlawn Cemetery in Urbana.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Sarasota
+2019, Osprey, Sarasota Co., FL, Obituary
Sarasota Herald-Tribune (FL) - July 28, 2019
Gerald D. Manypenny, 73, of Osprey, Florida formerly of Alexandria,
Virginia, passed away on July 16, 2019. A native of New Cumberland, West
Virginia, Jerry was born February 24, 1946, to Joseph and Hazel (Blankenship) Manypenny.
Jerry will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 48 years, Beverly,
family and friends. He attended West Virginia University and The Stonier
Graduate School of Banking at the University of Delaware. He began his career
with the U.S. Department of the Treasury in Washington, DC, and retired from
the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System. On November 14, 1970, he
married Beverly Shesler Manypenny.
Jerry was an avid music lover and drummer. In retirement, he
enjoyed gardening, flight simulation and studying the Battle of the Bulge. He
was a kind and gentle man with a wonderful sense of humor and beautiful smile.
He was preceded in death by his father Joseph, his mother Hazel,
and his brother Perry.
Jerry is survived by his wife Beverly, his sisters Teresa DeLong
and Cheryl Thrift, his brother Lawrence and cousins, nieces and nephews.
A Celebration of Jerry's Life will be held later for family and
friends.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2015, Sarasota, Sarasota
Co., FL, Obituary
Published in Herald Tribune from May 17 to
May 18, 2015
Ruth A. Strick, 99, [Aug. 26, 1915 - May 14, 2015] of Sarasota, FL,
formerly of Ohio, died on May 14, 2015.
Ruth was a member of St. Thomas Moore Catholic Church and the
'Crafty Ladies' group. She will always be remembered for her smile, the sparkle
in her eye and the deep love she had for her family.
She is survived by nieces
and nephews including, Kathy (Dave) Blankenship, Rob (Michelle) Blankenship, Missy (Tully) Toler, Jeff Blankenship,
Tom Friend and JT Bruney.
A Celebration of Ruth's Life will be held from 6-8 pm on Wed. May
20, 2015 at Palms-Robarts Funeral Home, Sarasota, FL.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Seminole
2015, Oviedo, Seminole Co., FL, Obituary
Published in The Virginian Pilot on July 12,
2015
Robert J. Zinno Sr., age 85, was born on October 26, 1929 in
Waterbury, CT. He passed suddenly on June 13, 2015 at his home in Oveido, FL.
He served 20 years in the US Navy and retired with a rank of Chief
Petty Officer. He was a long time resident of Virginia Beach and liked to spend
his leisurely hours outside of family dealing blackjack for private parties and
charities. He was a great man, friend to all and loved to keep people laughing.
Always ready with a smile and his motto was "Enjoy life. That's my
philosophy!". He retired to Palm Valley in
Oveido, FL.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Lottie Elizabeth
He is survived by 3 children, Linda Hall of Oveido, FL, Sharon
Zinno and Robert Zinno II both of Virginia Beach. He was blessed with 3 grandchildren, Kimberly and husband Maury Blankenship, Robert (Bo) Zinno III and Bianca Zinno
and 6 great grandchildren Adelle, Guy, John and Griffen Blankenship, Addy and Stella Rose Zinno.
A memorial service honoring Petty Officer Zinno's selfless service
to his country was held on June 18, 2015 at Palm Valley Clubhouse in Oveido,
FL.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2016, Sanford, Seminole Co., FL, Obituary
http://www.goodlifefuneralhome.com/obituaries/Retha-Blankenship/#!/Obituary
Retha Blankenship
was born on April 4, 1952 in Sanford, Florida. She passed away April 21, 2016
in Altamonte Springs, [Seminole Co.,] Florida.
She is survived by her daughter,
Danielle Blankenship.
A service is being planned for a later date, Please check back
soon.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Sumter
2017, The Villages, Sumter
Co., FL, Obituary
Coal Valley News (Madison, WV) - October 26, 2017
James Everette Ball, 73, of The Villages, FL, passed from this life
Thursday, October 19, 2017. Born in Red Jacket, WV, he was the son of the late
Joseph and Inice Tibbs Ball.
He was a graduate of Marshall University, Huntington, WV. James was
a retired Major, United States Army. He was a medivac pilot with the First
Cavalry in Vietnam. Later he was a Patient Administrator, Health Services
Command. He serviced in numerous Army bases in Georgia, Arizona, Missouri,
Bangkok, Thailand, and in Texas several times, retiring from Fort Sam Houston,
Texas. James was awarded the Legion of Merit, Distinguished Flying Cross,
Purple Heart, Air Medal-3 Awards, Army Commendation Medal (1st Oak Leaf
Cluster), Meritorious Unit Commendation, National Defense Service Medal,
Vietnam Service Medal, Humanitarian Service Medal, Armed Forces Expeditionary
Medal, Armed Forces Reserve Medal, Army Service Ribbon, Republic of Vietnam
Civil Actions Honor Medal First Class, Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal,
Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross Unit Citation with Palm, and Army Aviator
Badge.
James and his wife, Mary, came to The Villages from San Antonio,
Texas, in 2008. He was a member of the American Legion Post #347 of Lady Lake,
Fla.
James is survived by his beloved wife of 52 years, Mary H. Muth
Ball; a son, Nathan E. Ball and his wife Stephanie of Frisco, Texas; a
daughter, Melissa M. Covington and her husband Douglas of Marion, Va; four
grandchildren, Hayden and Hailey Ball and Max Maurin and Molly Maurin; two
sisters, Martha Tibbs Ball of Kentucky and Vida Henderson of West Virginia, and
two brothers, John Ball of Ohio and David Ball of Kentucky; close family members in the immediate
area, Connie and Kenny Baker, Janice
and Rusty Blankenship and Joe
and Kathy Muth.
Celebration of Life at the Eisenhower Recreation Center at 11:30
a.m. on Monday, October 23, 2017. Burial will be at a later date in Arlington
National Cemetery, Alexandria, VA.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2019, The Villages, Sumter Co., FL,
Obituary
The Logan Banner, (WV) - July 15, 2019
Janice Lea Huff Blankenship, 68, of The Villages, Fla., entered into the arms of her Heavenly
Father at Leesburg Regional Medical Center in Leesburg, [Lake Co.,]Florida, in the early morning hours of Tuesday,
July 9, 2019, after a long illness. Janice was born at home on November 3,
1950, in Red Jacket, West Virginia, and was the daughter of Robert Norville Huff and Audrey Robine Ball
Huff.
Janice was a graduate of Marshall University in Huntington, West
Virginia, and was a retired nuclear medicine technologist. Janice was a
Christian by profession of faith in Jesus Christ as the Son of God and is now
sitting before the throne of God in a new and perfect body that is free from
pain and her physical problems.
Janice was preceded in death by her parents, Robert Norville Huff
Sr., and Audrey Robine Ball Huff; daughter, Kristin Oroug; grandmother, Inice
Tibbs Ball; and uncle, James Everette Ball.
Janice is survived by her husband,
Carl "Rusty"
Blankenship of The Villages,
Florida; her sister, Connie Huff Baker (Kenny) of Leesburg, Florida; brothers,
Robert Huff Jr., of Matewan, West Virginia, Terry Huff (Trish) of Varney, West
Virginia, Ryan Huff (Goldie) of Varney, West Virginia; daughter, Laura Gil Moreno (Mike) of San Diego, California;
granddaughters, Maya and Sofia Chang of San Diego, California; her aunt, Mary
Ball of The Villages, Florida; and a host of nieces and nephews whom she loved
dearly.
Banks/Page-Theus Funeral Home of Wildwood, Florida, A memorial
service will be held in The Villages, Florida, at a later date.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Taylor
+2016, Perry, Co.,
FL, Obituary
https://www.meaningfulfunerals.net/home/index.cfm?action=public%3Aobituaries.view&CFID=4933d9fc-2cdd-48ce-95cf-b696ec1bd58c&CFTOKEN=0&o_id=3991410&fh_id=14848
Barbara Ann Weeks, 59, passed away on October 26, 2016 in
Jacksonville, FL. Barbara was born April 15, 1957 in Hialeah, Florida to Buck
Nolen and Mary Neil Barnett Nolen.
Mrs. Weeks was of the Baptist faith. Barbara was Owner/Operator of
Four Seasons Cellular here in Perry. In her spare time Barbara enjoyed sewing,
and being outside, she like to dabble in gardening.
Barbara was preceded in death by Buck Nolen, her brother Larry
Nolen, and sister
Ann Blankenship.
Mrs. Weeks is survived by her husband Danny Weeks; her children,
Jessica Bowlen and Justin Weeks ; granddaughter Allysanne; her mother Mary Nolen;
her sisters, Mary Steele, Pam Talbot, Cathy Repa, and Carol Tyson; her brothers
Elvis Nolen, Billy Nolen, and Dennis Nolen; as a well as a host of nieces and
nephews.
Memorial Services will be held on Friday, November 4, 2016 at 1:00
PM at Burns Funeral Home of Perry with Bro. Billy Gipson officiating.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Union
2017, Lake Butler, Union Co., FL, Obituary
Boone News-Republican (IA) - April 14, 2017
Mona Annette (Nelson) Ivis, age 90, of Lake Butler, Florida and
formerly of Boone, died April 11, 2017, at the Suwannee Valley Haven Hospice
Center in Lake City, [Columbia
Co.,] Florida. Mona was
born on the family farm in Boone County, northwest of Gilbert, on Dec. 4, 1926,
the daughter of Wesley and Odellia (Wirth) Nelson.
She graduated from Gilbert High School in 1946. Mona married Hugh
Ivis in Boone, Iowa, on Oct. 12, 1948. Besides being a homemaker, in earlier
years she worked in a sweatshirt factory and a local nursing home in Boone.
Later, Mona performed seasonal work at the Boone DeKalb plant. She enjoyed
reading and walking, and she and Hugh enjoyed traveling, camping, and dancing.
Mona is preceded in death by her parents; her husband, a brother, John
Nelson, four sisters, Margaret Johnson, Lucille Thomas, Wanda Schroeder, and
Velma Bricker.
She is survived by a son, Richard Ivis of Marshalltown; two daughters, Ann Blankenship and husband
David of Hot Springs, Arkansas, and Carol Ivis
and husband LeRoy Newton of Lake Butler, Florida; and many nieces, nephews, and
other family members.
A Funeral Mass will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, April 19, 2017,
at the Church of the Sacred Heart in Boone, with the Rev. Randy Schon
officiating. Burial will be in the Sacred Heart Cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Dave Blankenship
– b.28Jan1942 - Hot Springs, AR: https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:K5ZJ-XN3
Relatives - Ann
M. Blakenship, Ann M. Blankenshipn, Ann Marie Blankenship, Dave Blankenship,
David Blakenship.
Volusia
2016, Deltona, Volusia
Co., FL, Obituary
Beulah Stepp Harman West went to be with our Lord on Tuesday, May
17, 2016 in Deltona, FL at the age of 87. She was born on January 7, 1929 in
Trace, West Virginia to Claude and Margaret Stepp.
Beulah graduated from Iaeger High School in 1947. She was an active
and dedicated member of the Deltona Lakes Baptist Church. She lived a life of
service and often volunteered with the Church, Volusia County Sheriff's Office
and the City of Deltona. She considered all of her friends form the Church and
Community to be family and everyone was always welcome in her home.
Beulah was preceded in death by her parents, Claude and Margaret
Stepp, husband John R. Harman, husband John C. West, siblings Dewey Stepp,
Claude Stepp Jr., William F. Stepp, Maxine Allen, Dorothy Cline, Ruth Lester,
Ella Mae Stepp, son John R. Harman Jr. and 2 great grandchildren.
Beulah is survived by her children Peggy Byrd (Carson, deceased),
Alice St. Clair (Chuck, deceased), Sam Harman (Arnetta) and Judy Harman
(daughter-in-law); siblings Lucille
Collines (George, deceased), Sharlene Emily (John), Millie Blankenship (Chester) and Harvey
Stepp (Diane); 8 grandchildren, 14 great grandchildren, 1 great-great
grandchild and numerous cousins, nieces, nephews and a host of friends.
A funeral service will begin at the Deltona Lakes Baptist Church on
Monday, May 23, 2016 at 12:00PM with a graveside service to follow at Deltona
Memorial Gardens.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2016, Daytona Beach, Volusia Co., FL, Obituary
Published in Daytona Beach News-Journal on
Jan. 22, 2017
LaDonne "Hoover" Eaton, 75, Daytona Beach, passed into
the loving arms of our Lord and Saviour, surrounded by her children, on
December 28, 2016. LaDonne was born on June 25, 1941 in Elwood, Indiana, to
Malcolm and Mary Blankenship Hoover.
In 1976, she married Donald Eaton, and moved to Daytona Beach, with
her children. She was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day
Saints and more recently, attended Colony Community Church. She enjoyed singing
in the church choir and was strong in her faith. She was a multi-talented
artist and an amazing seamstress. She liked making things for her
grandchildren. LaDonne was a member of the Daytona Beach Sassy Belles and
looked forward to outings with her friends.
LaDonne was preceded in death by her parents and husband of 25
years. She was also preceded in death by her companion of 13 years, Jim Cain.
Left to cherish her memory, her children, Todd (Kim) Watkins, NC,
Cherie (Jason) Watkins McCarthy, FL, and Pamela Watkins Kelley, FL; seven
grandchildren, Amber Watkins, FL, Jason (Rachael) Watkins, SC, Heather (Bobby)
Kelley Dicks, FL, James and Sean McCarthy, FL, Emily Broadstreet, VA, Elizabeth
Conley, VA; eight great grandchildren; brother, Gar Hoover, IN, and sister,
Nancey Hoover McClure, TX.
The celebration of LaDonne's life journey will be held at Colonial
Colony South Clubhouse, 1275 Beville Rd. Daytona Beach, FL 32119 on January 28,
2017 at 11 a.m.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2016, Ormond Beach, Volusia Co., FL, Obituary
Anne Lingeman (nee Rydz) Boris, formerly of Tonawanda, New York in
Ormond Beach, Florida, June 26, 2016 at age 95.
Beloved wife of the late Theodore J. Boris
and Gorham Lingeman.
Mother of David (Ann) and Peter (Janet)
Boris and Susan (Joseph) Blankenship Smith. Grandmother of Jennifer Ann and Peter Theodore
Boris. Great-grandmother of Jaden M., Jordyn Mae and
Autumn Marie. Sister of the late John (late Stella)
Rydz, Pauline (late Stanley) Szostak and Rev. Joseph Rydz. Beloved aunt of the late Rev. Msgr. Daniel J. Szostak.
Private services will be held at the convenience of the family.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2015, Port Orange, Volusia Co., FL, Obituary
Published in Daytona Beach News-Journal on
Sept. 20, 2015
Shawni Hayes Fanizzi of Port Orange, FL was born November 21, 1970
in Akron, OH and went home to be with the Lord September 17, 2015 at the age of
44 years in Port Orange, FL after a short illness.
Shawni was a graduate of McKinley High School, Canton, OH and
played professional volleyball 5 years. She loved the ocean, beach and the
outdoors. Shawni was a loving wife, mother, and homemaker.
She is preceded in death by grandparents, Carson & Virginia
Hayes.
Shawni is survived by the love of her life and husband, Frank
Fanizzi, of Port Orange, FL, mother,
Carol Blankenship and husband Ken, son,
Alex Fanizzi, daughter, Amanda Kamer, sons; Robert Hayes, William Congrove,
Kyle Congrove, sister, Sarah Francis, brother,
Donald Blankenship, and her aunt, Cindy Hayes. She also
leaves behind 11 grandchildren, many aunts and uncles.
She is loved by many and missed by all. She is truly a beautiful
Angel.
A Celebration of Life will be held on the beach at Wilbur By the Sea at 9:00 am, today (Sunday, September 20, 2015.)
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Wakulla
+2016, Crawfordville, Wakulla Co., FL, Obituary
Published in Tallahassee Democrat on May 5,
2016
Joshua Jerren Joseph Douin, 19, passed peacefully on May 1, 2016.
Josh was born a bundle of energy on November 19, 1996 in New Port Richey,
Florida.
Josh was loved by everyone who knew him and his infectious laugh
and smile lit up every room. He was employed by the City of Tallahassee. A 2015
Wakulla High School graduate, he was Homecoming King, a varsity wrestler, a
Dramatis Personae star in several productions, voted Most Flirtatious and an
avid high school football fan. Friday nights would find him 'painted up' in the
stands with fellow animals cheering on his beloved War Eagles. He was an active
member of the Crawfordville United Methodist Church Youth. Josh loved the
outdoors and was an avid hunter and fisherman.
Josh was preceded in death by his grandmother Elizabeth
Blankenship and
great-grandfather Huck Kline.
He is survived by his parents, Robert Douin and Kathleen, brothers, Robert (Alyssa) and James, and his sister Kurstin. He
is also survived by his paternal grandmother, Mary Wilbur, paternal great-grandmother
Florence Kline, maternal grandfather
Freddie Blankenship, paternal grandfather Joseph Douin, a
niece Harper Douin, and many, many uncles, aunts and cousins.
Josh was a loving son and brother and was devoted to his family. He
lived his life with no regrets and never met a stranger. He will be forever
missed.
Funeral arrangements are being handled by David Conn and Amber
Miller of Bevis Funeral Home, Harvey-Young Chapel. Funeral service is Friday,
May 6, 2016 at 3pm, also at Lake Ellen Baptist Church.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2018, Crawfordville, Wakulla Co., FL, Obituary
The Stuart News/Port
St. Lucie News (FL) - February 4, 2018
Joyce Reeser Keirn Northern, 86, Crawfordville, FL, formerly a
resident in Vero Beach, Florida, passed away January 27, 2018. Joyce was born
in Vero Beach, Florida September 5, 1931 to Earnest Reeser and Willie Sue
Reeser Allison.
Raised in Vero Beach, she married husband Donald Keirn, Sr. They
moved to Tallahassee, Florida where they lived for 32 years and raised four
children. Joyce was a wife, mother, and homemaker. She volunteered at
Tallahassee Memorial Hospital as a Pink Lady. After the death of her husband,
she moved back to Vero Beach for 25 years. Joyce married John Northern. Joyce
was a devout Christian.
PJoyce is preceded by both of her parents, her husbands, two
brothers Alvin "Buddy" and Don Reeser, one sister Ruby
"Teenie" Zeuch and her oldest son Don Keirn, Jr.
Joyce is survived by, one daughter
Teresa Blankenship Crawfordville, FL, two sons Paul Keirn of
Tuscaloosa, AL, Matt Keirn (Monica) of Los Angeles, CA. 5 grandchildren, Sherrill Dudley (Thomas) of Crawfordville, FL, Brian
Keirn of West Palm Beach, FL, Suzanne Barrett (Virgil) of Okeechobee, FL and Samantha Blankenship (Tony) of
Crawfordville, FL, Christopher Keirn of Tallahassee, FL and 5 great
grandchildren Sheyenne Dudley, Sage Dudley, Miya Barrett, Kamden Barrett and
Skyla Barrett.
A Service will be held at the First Baptist Church in Vero Beach,
at noon on February 10, 2018.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Walton
+2016, Santa Rosa Beach, Walton Co., FL, Obituary
The Commercial Appeal, (Memphis, TN) - March 16, 2016
Mr. Manley Gene Gilliam, aged 74, passed away peacefully on Sunday,
March 13 in his home in Santa Rosa Beach Florida surrounded by friends and
family. Manley Gene Gilliam was born December 26th, 1941, in Lexington
Tennessee, the son of Ernest Manley Gilliam and Abbie Blankenship Gilliam, later Abbie
Blankenship Austin.
Manley spent many of his formative years closely with his Grandfather Abe Blankenship and Grandmother
Bertie Blankenship where he developed a strong work ethic and
an understanding of agriculture near Saltillo Tennessee. Manley furthered his
early education by attending Castle Heights Military Academy in Lebanon
Tennessee. Mr. Gilliam continued his education and received an Associate's
Degree in Arts from Cumberland University, and a Bachelor's in Science from the
University of Tennessee- Martin. Initially, Mr. Gilliam spent the first part of
his career as a teacher, coach, and principal in county school systems in both
Tennessee and Illinois.
In June of 1966, Mr. Gilliam joined Uniroyal Chemical Company
working in the Army Ammunition Plant in Kankakee Illinois where he did his part
to support the US efforts during the Vietnam War. In January of 1969, Mr.
Gilliam was promoted to work in the Agricultural Products Division of Uniroyal
which eventually became Chemtura Agro Solutions. After 47 years in the Chemical
business, Mr. Gilliam had a brief retirement of 3 weeks, until he decided he
was happiest working in that industry and started work with Drexel Chemical Company
when he was 70 years of age, and remained a devoted employee until his recent
death.
Many people in the Agriculture and Chemical industries have looked
to Mr. Manley Gilliam as a friend and mentor. In Manley's free time, he loved
to work in his yard and work with his hands building and restoring properties.
He also enjoyed watching University of Tennessee Vols Football.
Mr. Gilliam leaves behind a loving wife, Mary Bourne Gilliam, of
Santa Rosa Beach. Manley Gilliam is also survived by a son Brent Manley
Gilliam, his wife Tammy Gilliam, and a daughter Cynthia Totty, and her husband
Jerry Totty. Mr. Gilliam has two Granddaughters, Brooke Totty Jordan and Saylor
Dae Gilliam, and one Grandson Parker Manley Gilliam.
Funeral services will be held at 3pm on Sunday March 20, 2016 at
Shackleford Funeral Home in Savannah Tennessee, with Reverend Lloyd
Blankenship officiating.
Burial will follow in Oakland Cemetery on 2085 Saltillo Road near Morris Chapel
Tennessee. Additionally, there will be a Memorial service to celebrate his life
on March 24th in Santa Rosa Beach Florida at 2:30pm, at Good News United
Methodist Church.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Washington
2015, Chipley, Washington Co., FL, Obituary
Published in Panama City News Herald on Nov.
3, 2015
Sharon "Kay" Forehand Eddins, 61, of Chipley, passed away Thursday, October 29,
2015, in Birmingham, [Jefferson Co.,] AL.
Kay was a native of Panama City, and a graduate of Rutherford High
School. She worked in outside sales in the building industry for 40 years,
working with PM & S, Fagens, Stock, and Midsouth
Lumber. Kay loved shopping, NASCAR, and spending time with her family and
friends. She was fun-loving, always had a smile on her face, and went above and
beyond for everyone she knew. The building industry in Bay County will never be
the same without Kay.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Lee and Mae Forehand,
sister, Debbie Knight, brother, Tyrone Roberts and a nephew, Luke Knight.
Survivors include her husband, Robert Eddins; her daughters, Emmy Smith (Kevin Joiner)
and Mandy Blankenship;
stepchildren, Tabatha Eddins and Robert Eddins, Jr.; her sisters, Joan Markham,
Dartha Byrd (Chuck), Diana Darsey, Lavenia Hall (Doodle) and Pam Richards
(David); her grandchildren, Tyler, Justin, Kaylee, Qulon, Lance, Brittany and
Joshua; two great-granddaughters, Stacie and Layla; her beloved dogs, Max and
Maggie; and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Funeral services will begin at 11:00 AM Wednesday, November 4,
2015, at the Kent-Forest Lawn Funeral Home Chapel with Jade Hartzog Patronis
officiating. Interment will follow at Lynn Haven Cemetery. Asked
to serve as pallbearers are Curt Hartog, Bennie Moore, Vance Nowell, David
Morgan, Steven Harrison, Jamie Holmes, Cullen Hartzog, Jr. and Mike Thompson.
Honorary pallbearers will be her contractors and customers and the employees of
MidSouth Lumber Company.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2016, Chipley, Washington Co., FL, Obituary
Published in Washington County News and Holmes County Times-Advertiser
on July 20, 2016
Exa Bush, age 100 of Chipley, passed from this life on Thursday
morning, July 14, 2016 at Doctors Memorial Hospital in Bonifay, [Holmes Co., FL]. She was born on December 24, 1915 in
Chipley to the late Charles and Hester (Owen) Gainey.
Exa is a lifelong resident of Chipley and worked as a nurse at the
old Chipley Hospital.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Joe Clayton Bush, one grandson, Clayton Blankenship.
Survivors include, Judy Stiefer and husband Dr. Alvie Stiefer of
Palestine, Texas, one granddaughter, January Tenenbaum and fiancé Philip
Roberts of Chipley, two grandchildren,
Jaccob Prokes and Catherine
Grace Blankenship, one sister, Olie Taylor of Dothan, Alabama.
A Graveside Service was held on Sunday, July 17, 2016 at 2 p.m. at
Orange Hill Methodist Cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2016, Chipley, Washington Co., FL, Death
Published in The Atlanta Journal-Constitution on
Aug. 11, 2016
Sylvia Elena Blankenship Gaidowski, Age 51, of Chipley, passed away Aug. 7, 2016.
Service Aug. 12, 10:00am at McCommons
Chapel, Greensboro, GA.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2016, Chipley, Washington Co., FL, Obituary
http://www.mccommonsfuneralhome.com/obits/obituary.php?id=614272
Sylvia (Elena) Blankenship Gaidowski, age 51, of
Chipley, Florida, passed away Sunday, August 7, 2016 at Bay Medical Center
Sacred Heart in Panama City, [Bay Co.,] Florida. Sylvia
was born in San Francisco, California on June 11, 1965, one of eight children
of Robert
Darrell Blankenship, Sr. of White Plains, Georgia and the late Ana Sylvia Blankenship.
She was a graduate of North Stafford High
School in Stafford, Virginia. Sylvia
successfully managed a
retail store for Texaco, Inc. until she became disabled. She
enjoyed collecting antiques, dolls, and clocks. Sylvia was a very joyful person
that loved Randy and her daughters very much.
She was preceded in death by her mother
Ana
Sylvia Blankenship and a brother, James Anthony Blankenship.
In addition to her father, Robert Blankenship and his wife
Carolyn of White Plains, Georgia, she is
survived by her fiancé, Randy Howling of Chipley, Florida; two daughters,
CloAna (fiancé Clayton) Street of Chipley, Florida and Celina Gaidowski of
Virginia; three sisters, Ivonne Studds of Huntsville, Alabama, Carmen Blankenship of White Plains,
Georgia and Chloe Haidet (Doug) of Marietta, Georgia; three brothers, Joe Blankenship (Jennifer) of
Hartselle, Alabama, Luis Blankenship (Christina) of Huntsville, Alabama and Robert
Blankenship, Jr. of Birmingham, Alabama; a number of nieces, nephews, other relatives and
friends.
A Funeral Service will be held Friday,
August 12, 2016 at 10:00 a.m. at McCommons Chapel, 109 W. Broad Street,
Greensboro, GA 30642 with Rev. Craig Foster officiating. Interment will follow
in the White Plains Baptist Church Cemetery, 1020 Main Street W, White Plains,
GA 30678. Serving as pallbearers
are Douglas Haidet, Joe Blankenship, Bobby Blankenship, Luis Blankenship, Daniel Blankenship, Kevin Blankenship and Ryan
Studds.
2019, Chipley, Washington
Co., FL, Obituary
The News Herald, (Panama City, FL) - April 9, 2019
Robert C. Eddins, Sr., 68, of Chipley, FL, passed away Monday,
April 8, 2019. He was born June 14, 1950 in Lynn Haven, FL.
Robert was an avid bass fisherman, a die-hard Nascar
fan, "Go #3", and hardcore Florida State Seminoles fan. He had a
passionate love for his little dog, Max.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Sharon Eddins; parents,
Clarence Judd and Helen Eddins; and brother, Harold Eddins.
Those left to cherish Robert's memory include his daughter, Tabatha
Eddins; son, Robert Eddins, Jr.; son in law, Qulon French, Sr.; step daughters, Mandy Blankenship and Emmy Smith; best friend, Lyle
Boulware; grandchildren, Lance French, Qulon French, Jr. (Amber), Brittany
Eddins, Joshua Eddins, Justin Parsons, Tyler Davis and Kaylee Pittman; great
granddaughters, Stacie French, Layla French and Caroline Eddins; and abundance
of nieces, nephews, extended family members, and special friends.
A Celebration of Robert's Life will be held 11:00 am, Saturday, April 13, 2019 at Heritage Funeral Home with
Pastor Charles Griffith and Charles Carden officiating.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com