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

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

Blankenship, Brett L. 38, 03May1971 - 12Dec2009, (72), GA-252-37-5943

Blankenship, Charlie L. 87, 08May1917 - 19Nov2004, 39842 (PE), GA-260-26-6699

Blankenship, Donnie P. 28, 12Aug1972 - 06Nov2000, (72), GA-260-23-9845

Blankinship, Donald R. 64, 02Jan1942 - 30Dec2006, 30157 (PE), GA-255-66-8428

Blankenship, Donald M. 53, 14Feb1949 - 20Jan2003, (72), GA-257-82-8965

Blankenship, Emma Lou 63, 28May1947 - 08Sep2010, (Georgia), GA-252-94-6506

Blankenship, Estol W. 61, 15Sep1940 - 22Jan2002, (72), GA-259-58-5675

Blankenship, Hayden S. 00, 02Nov2007 - 04Feb2008, (72), GA/LA-670-36-0666

Blankenship, Glenda F. 58, 22Sep1948 - 15Jul2007, (72), GA-253-76-2454

Blankinship, Fredrick J. 34, 26Apr1969 - 15Feb2004, (72), GA-254-45-3767

Blankenship, James M. 72, 23May1933 - 03Sep2005, 39823 (PE), GA-252-46-7652

Blankenship, John M. 56, 29Mar1951 - 08Nov2007, (72), GA-259-82-7671

Blankenship, Joel S. 54, 07Sep1948 - 15Mar2003, 39828 (PE), GA-259-72-2649

Blankenship, Joel C. 28-29, 14Dec1974 - 13Dec2003, (72), GA-259-47-2688

Blankenship, Marianna 79, 22Aug1928 - 15Jun2008, 31721 (Georgia), GA-253-80-9965

Blankenship, Mary J. 02, 05Nov2001 - 08Oct2004, (72), GA/LA-668-14-3255

Blankenship, Nancy E. 80, 11Nov1923 - 02Mar2004, (72), GA-257-42-2404

Blankenship, Sarah F. 89, 11Aug1915 - 06Apr2005, (72), GA-255-66-6730

Blankenship, Tiffany A. 16, 03Jun1988 - 12Feb2005, (72), GA-255-67-8194

Blankenship, William F. 52, 05Jul1957 - 29Oct2009, (72), GA-260-02-4140

Blankenship, William 77, 16Dec1929 - 16Aug2007, (72), GA-260-32-7288

Blankenship, William R. 33, 06Apr1968 - 21Jan2002, (72), GA-253-39-6302

Barrow

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

Blankenship, Lillie D. 87, 18Mar1915 - 22Sep2002, Winder, Barrow, GA, NC-238-12-2214

Bartow

+2009, Adairsville, Bartow Co., GA, Obituary

www.news.mywebpal.com, 05/29/09

Mr. Calvin A. Blankenship, 76, of Adairsville, passed away Wednesday, May 13. He was born in Henry County, Ga. on January 4, 1933, to the late Joseph and Viola Mae Moss Blankenship. Mr. Blankenship had been a heavy equipment operator with Cochran Brothers, and was a vet-eran, having served his country in the United State Army during the Korean conflict. He was a member of the Pleasant Valley Full Gospel Church. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by a son, C.W. Blankenship; brothers, Marvin Blankenship, J.R. Blankenship, Burean Blankenship, and Leehue Blankenship; and two sisters, Frances Gerrard, and Lillie Johnson.

Survivors include his wife of 55 years, Geraldine Hensley Blankenship; two daughters and sons-in-law, Sue and Alfred Stanley, and Kathy and Mike Jones, all of Adairsville; and a sister, Pauline Carter of Stockbridge. Eight grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews and other rela-tives also survive.

Funeral services for Mr. Calvin A. Blankenship were conducted Saturday, May 16 at 2 p.m. from the chapel of Max Brannon and Sons Funeral Home, with Rev. Bobby Timms officiating. Interment followed in the Sugar Valley United Methodist Church Cemetery. Active pallbearers included Mi-chael Jones, Michael Thompson, Dustin Phillips, Jeff Jones, Keith Jones, Mike Jones, and Cliff Jones. The family received friends at the funeral home Friday from 6 p.m. until 9 p.m.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

+2007, Cartersville, Bartow Co, GA, Obituary

http://obitsforlife.com/obituary/317076/Blankenship-Bill.php

William "Bill" Blankenship, 77, of 213 Floral Dr. SE, Cartersville died Thursday, August 16, 2007 at the Cartersville Medical Center. Born in Bartow County on December 16, 1929, he was the son of the late Roland and Minnie Irene Reynolds Blankenship; the husband of the late Barbara Lou Baker Blankenship; and the brother of the late Mary Lou Eldridge, Eleanor Montgomery and Virginia Shehard. Bill had worked for several years on the railroad and had retired as a truck driver. He was a member of the Kingston Masonic Lodge and Kingston Batist Church.

Survivors include his sister, Faye Roberson of Rome; his nieces and nehews, Roy Eldridge of Rydal, Linda Cagle of Kingston, Roland Eldridge of Rome, Steve Eldridge of Kingston, Jim Eldridge of Cartersville, Barbara Eldridge of Cartersville, Connie Barrett of Cartersville, John Roberson of Rome, and Elizabeth Peace of Rome; his very secial niece and caretaker, Susanne Wall of Cartersville; his great-great-nieces and nehew, Savanna Strange, Sierrah Strange, Dakota Strange, Madison Eldridge, Makaila Wall, and Gabriella Wall; and many other nieces, nehews and cousins.

Funeral services will be conducted at 3:00 .m. on Sunday, August 19, 2007 in the chapel of Parnick Jennings Funeral Home and Cremation Services with Rev. Leon Smith officiating. Burial will follow in the Kingston Cemetery.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

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

Blankenship, Calvin W. 54, 07Oct1954 - 10Mar2009, Adairsville, Bartow, GA, GA-258-92-9934

Blankenship, Calvin A. 76, 04Jan1933 - 13May2009, Adairsville, Bartow, GA, GA-255-48-4468

Blankenship, Myrtice M. 80, 17Apr1923 - 23Oct2003, Cartersville, Bartow, GA, GA-253-70-0126

Berrien

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

Blankenship, William R. 72, 10Dec1931 - 31Mar2004, Ray City, Berrien, GA, FL-261-40-6494

Bulloch

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

Blankenship, Carroll 80, 20Mar1925 - 19Aug2005, Statesboro, Bulloch, GA, GA-252-26-9219

Butts

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

Blankenship, Carolyn S. 59, 10Feb1948 - 03Nov2007, Jackson, Butts, GA, MS-425-98-6569

Calhoun

2009, Edison, Calhoun Co., GA, Obituary

Albany Herald

Inez Lewis Beckham, 103 of Edison died on November 24, 2009 at Palmyra Medical Center in Albany. Graveside services will be held today at 2:00 p.m. in Salem Cemetery near Edison with Dr. William Starling officiating.

Mrs. Beckham was born September 30, 1906 in Calhoun County, daughter of the late Edward "Ed" Lewis and Lena Holloway Lewis. She was a member of Salem Baptist Church where she kept the Cemetery records and was the Family historian. Mrs. Beckham was a homemaker and the wife of the late Charlie G. Beckham.

Survivors include a daughter, Shirley Blankenship and her husband James of Edison, two grandchildren, Jim Blankenship of Edison of Kay Antony and her husband Jim of Brandenburg, KY, and a great-grandson, Mason Johnson of Frederick, MD.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

Camden

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

Blankenship, William J. 66, 23Jul1941 - 13Jan2008, Kingsland, Camden, GA, IN-316-40-1473

Carroll

+2008, Villa Rica, Carroll Co., GA, Obituary

https://obits.jones-wynn.com/april-blankenship-simmons

Mrs. April Blankenship Simmons, age 44, of Villa Rica, Georgia passed away Friday, November 21, 2008. She was born March 29, 1964 in Atlanta, Georgia the daughter of the late Mr. Alton Blankenship and the late Mrs. Virginia Clifford Jamerson.

She was of the Baptist Faith and was a homemaker.

In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her sisters, Patricia Foster and Brenda Williams and brothers, Jeff Scarbourough and Billy Blankenship.

She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Michelle and Jacob Sherman of Temple; son, William Albert Bo Simmons, IV of Villa Rica; Sisters, Virginia Lucas of Lawrenceville and Vickie Sams of Riverdale; brother, Johnny Bubba Lucas of Strockbridge; several nieces and nephews also survive.

Funeral Services will be at 1:00 pm, Wednesday, December 3, 2008, from the Chapel of Jones-Wynn Funeral Home in Villa Rica with Pastor Mike Powers officiating. Interment will follow at Meadowbrook Memory Gardens in Villa Rica.

Catoosa

+2009, Fort Oglethorpe, Catoosa Co., GA, Obituary

http://www.heartfeltconnections.net/ViewTribute.aspx?id=24871

Brett Logan Blankenship, age 38, of Fort Oglethorpe, Georgia passed away Saturday, December 12, 2009. He was born May 3, 1971 in Chattanooga.

He was of the Baptist faith, and enjoyed fishing. He was preceded in death by his Sister, Lori Lyn Blankenship, Maternal Grandparents, Zirkle and Shirley Tapp, Paternal Grandparents, Fritz and Evelyn Blankenship.

Survivors include his parents, Vernon and Sandra Blankenship of Fort Oglethorpe, Wife, Michele McDaniel Blankenship of Decatur, Step-Daughter, Abbey McDaniel of Decatur, Brother and Sister-in-law, Alan Tapp (Lesley) Blankenship of Rock Spring, Niece, Katie Blankenship, Nephews, Alec Blankenship and Waylon Lively, and many friends.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

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

Blankenship, Evelyn L. 94, 14Jan1907 - 16Dec2001, Fort Oglethorpe, Catoosa, GA, NC-245-18-2443

Chatham

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

Blankenship, Frances W. 80, 02Nov1922 - 26May2003, Savannah, Chatham, GA, SC-248-28-1158

Cherokee

2009, Ball Ground, Cherokee Co., GA, Obituary

www.cherokeetribune.com

Sarah Frances Spence, age 76, of Ball Ground, died Sept. 18, 2009. Funeral services will be Sunday Sept. 20, 2009 at 3:00 p.m. from Fairview Baptist Church, Rev. Johnny McPherson and Rev. Troy Davis officiating. Interment Church Cemetery.

Survivors include husband, Henry Spence, Ball Ground; sons; Harold Spence and James Henry Spence, Jasper; daughters, Wanda Faye Dollar and Joyce Jordan, Ball Ground; brothers; Harold Burgess, Canton and Ralph Burgess, Ellijay; sisters, Roseann Tillery and Peggy Bell, Jasper and Dorothy Blankenship, Canton; 8 grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.

Family will receive friends all day Saturday until 10 p.m. and until funeral hour on Sunday. South Canton Funeral Home & Chapel in charge of arrangements (770) 479-3377.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2005, Canton, Cherokee Co., GA, Obituary

www.calhounchronicle.com

Pauline D. Stephens, 74, of Canton, Ga., died Thursday, Mar. 7, 2002, at St. Joseph’s Hospital, Atlanta, Ga. She was born at Pennsboro, the daughter of the late Russell and Edna Heath Dodd. She had been employed by Sheppard Nursing Home, Ellenboro, and Myles Manufacturing Co., Pennsboro. She was affiliated with Bonds Creek Freewill Baptist Church, Ellenboro.

Surviving are three sons, William Mace of Ellenboro, James Pyles of Glendale and David Pyles of Canton; five daughters, Sandra Steele of Waverly, Nancy Weaver of Murphy, N.C., Karen Collins of Canton, Susan Rudy of Ball Ground, Ga., and Wendy Oliver of Marysville, Tenn.; two brothers, Ronald Dodd of Ellen-boro and Max Dodd of Ottumwa, Ia.; four sisters, Evelyn Whitehair and Peggy Jones, both of Pennsboro, Helen Snider of Big Springs and Betty Blankenship of Marshville, N.C.; 20 grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her first husband, William C. Mace; her second husband, Herschel Pyles; her third husband, David Stephens; four brothers, Millard Dodd, Ray Dodd, Nile Dodd and James Dodd; and one sister, Nancy Dodd.

Services were held at Bonds Creek Freewill Baptist Church with Pastor James Pyles officiating. Burial was in Mount Olivet Cemetery, Finch.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2009, Canton, Cherokee Co., GA, Obituary

Albany Herald, Oct 21, 2009

Blankenship, Troy, Son of

Brooke Nicole Blankenship, age 33, of Canton, GA died Sunday, October 18, 2009. Funeral services will be 2:00 P.M. Thursday, October 22nd in the Chapel of Carmichael Funeral Home in Marietta with Bob Halstead, Jr. and Rev. Mike Linch officiating. Burial will follow in Kennesaw Memorial Park Cemetery.

Brooke was a native of Daugherty, GA. She was a homemaker. Brooke graduated from North Cobb High School in 1994. She was a member of Northstar Church. Brooke was preceded in death by her father, Billy Duke.

Survivors include her husband, Troy Blankenship of Canton, GA; son John Wayne "Jon" Thomason, III of Canton, GA; daughter, Alexis Nicole Thomason of Canton, GA; stepdaughters, Madison Blankenship of Canton, GA, Lindsey Hankins, of Florida; mother, Bayne Duke of Acworth, GA; brother, Warren H. Duke of Conyers, GA; sisters, Lynn Carswell of Albany, GA, Lisa Hendley of Acworth, GA, Lori Coley of Cumming, GA, and Leslie Kirk of Acworth, GA.

From Vicky Lewis Vbacon02(at)aol.co

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

Blankenship, Freddie G. 55, 09Aug1949 - 04Feb2005, Nelson, Cherokee, GA, WV-234-78-3562

Clarke

2009, Athens, Clarke Co., GA, Obituary

http://obitsforlife.com/obituary/339754/Chandler-Henry.php

Henry Chandler, 87, husband of Lillian Connally Chandler, died Monday, January 05, 2009 at Athens Regional Medical Center. Graveside services will be held Thursday, January 8, 2009 at 11AM at Athens Memory Gardens. Pallbearers will be Curtis Alewine, Sammy Alewine, Dennis Alewine, Steve Alewine, Billy Mize and Brad Hill.

A native of Athens, he was the son of the late Joseph and Florence Eberhart Chandler. In addition to his parents, Henry was preceded in death by his sisters: Helen Hardman and Hazel Huff. He retired from S.T. Alewine Auto Slavage after more than 40 years, served his country in the US Army during WWII and loved fishing.

Survivors in addition to his wife include, daughters: Ann (Johnny) Chandler Seagraves of Athens, Gail Allen of Athens; grandchildren: Cindy (Dr. John Bankenship) Blankenship of Watkinsville, Wesley (Peggy) Seagraves of Atlanta, Kristi (Brad) Hill of Smyrna, Travis (Misti) Lester of Athens; great grandchildren: Lindsey and Sarah Blankenship and Caroline Seagraves.

[SSDI, John H. Chandler - 28Feb1921 - 05Jan2009]

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

+2009, Athens, Clarke Co., GA, Obituary

http://obitsforlife.com/obituary/339799/Towe-Lydia.php

Lydia T. Towe, 80, died February 14, 2009. Born March 14, 1928 in Mingo County, West Virginia, she was a daughter of the late Charley and Icy Blankenship of Meadow, West Virginia. Mrs. Towe was one of thirteen children and was the last surviving member of her immediate family.

Funeral services will be Tuesday, February 17, 2009 at 2:00 PM at the chapel of Lord and Stephens, EAST with Rev. Hoyt Johnson officiating. Interment will be in Athens Memory Gardens.

She is survived by her husband of fifty-four years, Harvey L. Towe, whom she married April 9, 1954. In addition to her husband, she is survived by one daughter, Patricia (Jimmy) Green of Colbert; five sons, Harvey (Jean) Towe, Jr. of Athens, Dale (Joni) Towe of Watkinsville, Gary (Rhonda) Towe of Greensboro, Terry (Carrie) Towe and Jeffrey Towe, all of Watkinsville. Mrs. Towe has nine grandchildren, four great grandchildren, four step grandchildren, nine step great grandchildren and many other family members, friends and neighbors.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

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

Blankenship, Mildred S. 87, 30Aug1913 - 03May2001, Winterville, Clarke, GA, MD-219-42-2788

Blankenship, Thelma H. 94, 22Sep1909 - 30Apr2004, Athens, Clarke, GA, GA-258-72-6845

Clayton

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

Blankenship, Homer P. 77, 11Aug1928 - 13Apr2006, Riverdale, Clayton, GA, FL-267-20-4096

Blankinship, Mary J. 78, 06Jun1925 - 25Apr2004, Ellenwood, Clayton, GA, GA-259-24-7431

Blankinship, Robert F. 58, 07Feb1942 - 22Jun2000, Morrow, Clayton, GA, GA-254-62-6444

Clinch

+2004, DuPont, Clinch Co., GA, Obituary

Valdosta Daily Times Wednesday, March 3, 2004

http://www.valdostadailytimes.com/obituaries/x1155837449/Obituaries-for/print

Nancy Earleen Akridge Blankenship, 80, of DuPont, passed away Tuesday, March 2, 2004, at Clinch Memorial Hospital.

A native of Arlington, she had lived most of her life in Tifton before moving to DuPont. She was the widow of Thomas Blankenship and the daughter of the late Richard Edward and Lucille Jaquess Akridge and she was a member of the Northside Baptist Church in Tifton. A sister, Nina Sumner; and three brothers, Edward Akridge, Bob Akridge, and Ben Akridge, preceded her in death.

Survivors are one son and daughter-in-law, George and Dorothy Blankenship; three grandchildren, Felicia and Tommy Bennett of Homerville and Nancy Pittman of Homerville, Branion and Sherry Blankenship of Tifton; three sisters, Inez Yarbough of Fitzgerald, Ruth and Henry Britt of Sycamore, Louise Dean of Alma; 10 great-grandchildren; Josh Bennett, Mandi Curtis, Krista Smith, Jeremy Murray, Cody Blankenship, Trey Feagle, Trenton Pittman, Bobby Pittman, Chelsea and Kelsea Pittman; several special nieces and nephews; and a number of other relatives.

Services for Mrs. Blankenship will be held at 1 p.m., Thursday, March 4, 2004, at Homerville Freewill Baptist Church with the Rev. Jeff Goodman and the Rev. Josh Bennett officiating. Burial will be held in Tift Memorial Garden Cemetery in Tifton.

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

Blankenship, Nancy E. 80, 11Nov1923 - 02Mar2004, DuPont, Clinch, GA, GA-255-32-7690

Cobb

2005, Powder Springs, Cobb Co., GA, Obituary

The Fayetteville Observer, (NC) - April 14, 2005

Andrew Melvin Knight, 77, of Powder Springs, died Tuesday, April 12, 2005.

Memorial funeral services will be at 6 p.m. today in the Chapel of Carmichael Funeral Home in Marietta with the Rev. Richard Church officiating. A private committal will be held at a later date by the family.

Born in Lancaster, SC., Mr. Knight was a Navy veteran, serving during World War II. He owned and operated K and M Office Supply Co. for 30 plus years in Fayetteville, N.C. He was the founder of Cumberland County, North Carolina Rescue Squad in which he received the Book of Golden Deeds from the Cumberland County Board of Commissioners for recognition of services to the community. He was a Mason and a Shriner and attended Snyder Memorial Baptist Church in Fayetteville.

Survivors include his wife, Elaine Knight of Powder Springs; daughters, Joan Knight Blankenship of Narrows, Va., Debbie Knight Church of Powder Springs and Wanda Knight Lake of Schertz, Texas; a son, Andrew Christopher Knight of Marietta; sisters, Myrtice Stroud and Nancy Williams, both of South Carolina, Dot Murphy of Virginia, and Shirley Thompson of Florida; brothers, Jack Knight of North Carolina and the Rev. Donald Knight of South Carolina; grandchildren, Noelle Ray Watson, Stephanie Michelle Ray, Elizabeth Ashley Alexander, Scott Church, Mary Elizabeth Church, Michael Lake, Catherine Lake, Brittany Knight and Makayla Knight; and a great-grandson, Jeffrey Tyler Ray.

[SSDI, 28Jun1927 - 12Apr2005]

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

+2008, Powder Springs, Cobb Co., GA, Obituary

https://www.jones-wynn.com/obituaries/?q=blankenship

Tracy Allan Blankenship, 43, of Powder Springs, Georgia passed away Wednesday, April 16, 2008 at Tranquility Hospice in Austell. He was born February 24, 1965 in Tupelo, Mississippi the son of the late W. E. Blankenship, Jr. and Linda Willis Blankenship.

Mr. Blankenship was a veteran of the United States Army and was employed as an I. T. Tech for Dixie Staffing Services in Douglasville. Mr. Blankenship was a member of North Metro Church in Kennesaw and was a loving son, husband and father, brother, and friend to many. He enjoyed hunting, music, reading, politics, computers and spending time with his family.

Survivors include his devoted wife, Tracy Blankenship; children, Joshua Allan Blankenship, and Jordan Michael Blankenship, both of Douglasville, and Alexis Nicole Obermeyer of Powder Springs; mother, Linda Willis Blankenship of Bean Station, Tennessee; sisters and brothers in-law, Kim and Bill Leseman of Kennesaw, and Sheri and Greg Fuller of Starkville, Mississippi; several nieces and nephews; and many friends.

Funeral Services will be at 2:00 PM, Sunday, April 20, 2008 from the Chapel of Jones-Wynn Funeral Home in Douglasville with Pastor Rick Everswick officiating. Interment will follow at Sunrise Memorial Gardens in Douglasville.

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

Blankenship, Alice M. 61, 19Jun1944 - 06Jul2005, Marietta, Cobb, GA, AL-418-64-6143

Blankenship, Clifford C. 78, 07Mar1927 - 15May2005, Mableton, Cobb, GA, GA-257-32-9199

Blankenship, Earl W. 78, 21Oct1924 - 09Dec2002, Marietta, Cobb, GA, GA-256-42-3047

Blankenship, Elizabeth 92, 11Jul1913 - 06Oct2005, Mableton, Cobb, GA, GA-253-01-8846

Blankinship, J. O. 86, 11Aug1915 - 05Nov2001, Marietta, Cobb, GA, GA-256-07-2286

Blankenship, James B. 75, 03Aug1930 - 04Jan2006, Acworth, Cobb, GA, GA-253-48-0033

Blankenship, Mary L. 95, 24Feb1910 - 09Jan2006, Marietta, Cobb, GA, MA-017-20-6603

Blankenship, Vera D. 81, 10Feb1925 - 29May2006, Smyrna, Cobb, GA, WA-539-36-6566

Blankenship, Tracy A. 43, 24Feb1965 - 16Apr2008, Powder Springs, Cobb, GA, AZ-526-61-0566

Blankenship, William M. 80, 28Apr1921 - 05Mar2002, Smyrna, Cobb, GA, GA-259-03-8995

Coffee

Broxton, Coffee Co., GA, Engagement

www.baxleynewsbanner.com

Grant and Sarah Wilcox of Hazlehurst proudly announce the engagement and forthcoming marriage of their mom, Amy Davis Wilcox of Hazlehurst, to Cliff Walker of Snipesville, son of Howard and Lisa Walker of Snipesville.

Ms. Wilcox is the daughter of Ronald and Jane Davis of Baxley. Maternal grandparents are the late Floyd and Renay Eason of Baxley. Paternal grandparents are Mary Emma Davis and the late E. L. Davis of Baxley. At present she is employed at Douglas Hermatology/Oncology and CVS Pharmacy in Douglas.

The future groom is the maternal grandson of Sue Blankenship and the late Junior Blankenship of Broxton and the paternal grandson of the late Cliff and Loudine Walker of Snipesville. At present he is employed at Morris and Montgomery.

The wedding will take place May 2 at 6:00 p.m. at the residence of the late William F. (Bill) Morris. A reception will follow. All relatives and friends of the couple are invited to attend.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

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

Blankenship, Kathryn G. 80, 01Apr1924 - 06Apr2004, Broxton, Coffee, GA, GA-259-38-4773

Colquitt

+2007, Moultrie, Colquitt Co., GA, Obituary

Herald-Dispatch, Jun 24, 2007

In memory of Beatrice Ann Blankenship Shull, 69, of Moultrie, Georgia, formerly of Barboursville, W.Va., who died Tuesday, May 22, 2007, at her residence. She was born April 14, 1938, in Cabell County, a daughter of the late Reece "Bud" Blankenship and Leona Cazad Blankenship. She was also preceded in death by her brother, Walter Blankenship. She attended Barboursville High School and was a licensed practical nurse in Home Health Care. She worked at Morris Memorial Nursing, St. Mary's Hospital and Huntington State Hospital.

She is survived by her sons, Windell Wilkie Shull, Jr. and Donna Hardee of West Virginia, Rex Kelvin Shull and wife Debbie of Moultrie, and Mark Douglas Shull and wife Shelia of Thomasville, Ga.; daughter Mary Ann Nash and husband Brian of Moultrie; six sisters, Nellie Ettling of South Point, Ohio, Erma Finley of Gallipolis, Ohio, Elsie Carico of Wayne, W.Va., Irene English of San Diego, Calif., Rosemary Collins of Barboursville, Dorothy Chapman and husband Odell of Barboursville; five brothers, Boyd Blankenship and wife Jean of Branchland, W.Va., James Blankenship of Missouri, Paul Blankenship of Glen Rock, Pennsylvania, Carl Blankenship of Jacksonville, Florida, and Lawrence M. "Sam" Blankenship and wife Janet of Barboursville; ten grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. Services were held in Moultrie, Georgia.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2009, Moultrie, Colquitt Co., GA, Obituary

http://dbease.montgomeryadvertiser.com/dbEase/cgi-bin/go_get.pl?tableName=Obits&STARTAT=26&NoRESULTS=40&SHOW_TOTAL=65&WHERE_STR=&KEYS=Obit&VALUES=blankenship , Publication Date: 10/21/2009

LOWRY, Carolyn Echols, 90,of Moultrie, Ga. and formerly of Montgomery, passed away Tuesday, October 20,2009, at Colquitt Regional Medical Center, Moultrie, Ga. Carolyn was born February13, 1919 in Calera, AL to Hattie and Robert Echols. She was a member of Perry Hill United Methodist Church, Montgomery, AL and a lifetime member of the United Methodist Church and a charter member of St. John's United Methodist Church in Hopkinsville, KY. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother, who loved to sew and knit gifts for her family and friends. She was an avid gardener, who cut her own grass until she was 80. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband ,Clarence Lowry, Jr., her sister, Marietta Parker, and brothers, Bob Echols and Howard Echols.

She is survived by her children, Jim (Diane) Lowry of Moultrie, GA and Faye (John)Martin of Chattanooga, TN-five grandchildren-Carol(Eric) Blankenship, Ringgold, GA, John (Karen) Martin, Brunswick, GA, Nicole Gilbert, Moultrie, GA, Michael (Kellye) Martin, Ringgold, GA, and Paul Lowry, Tampa, FL; her sisters, Mary Keith, Hogansville, GA, Sara (Jay) Rawlinson, Montgomery, AL, and brother Tom (Priscilla) Echols, Atlanta, GA; and eight great grandchildren; - Tatum Compton, Caleb Compton, Morgan Gilbert, Courtney Gilbert, Grant Martin, Reid Martin, John Martin IV, and Josie Kate Martin.

A private graveside service will be held at 11am on October 22nd in Loachapoka, AL where she will be buried next to her husband.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

Columbia

2009, Appling, Columbia Co., GA, Obituary

The Augusta Chronicle, November 15, 2009

Mrs. Iris Shurley Cartledge Stanley, 88 entered into rest November 13, 2009. She was the beloved wife of the late Walter Stanley and the late Merrell Cartledge. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM , Friday, November 20, 2009 at the Beggs Funeral Home Chapel with Revs. Ron Hankal and Rick Slagle officiating. Interment will follow in the Mill Creek Baptist Cemetery. Pallbearers will be: Ethan Cartledge, Matthew Cartledge, Gabriel Hogan, Stacy Hogan, Josh Gibson and Charles Gibson.

Mrs. Stanley was a native of Warren County but made her home in Columbia County for the past 25 years. She was the daughter of the late Coyle Shurley and the late Ora Mae Shurley. Mrs. Stanley was retired as a supervisor from Garland/ Health Tex Corp. . She was also a member of Mill Creek Baptist Church where she was active in WMU and served as the church pianist for many years.

Survivors include her son, Jimmy Cartledge and wife Gina of Appling; daughters, Polly Black and husband Carlton of Martinez, Joanne Parrish and husband Billy of Evans; five grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren; additional survivors include, Walter and Marcia Stanley,III, Billie and Jorge Jimenez and Jackie Blankenship.

The family will receive friends from 6 until 8 pm Thursday at the Beggs Funeral Home,

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

Cook

2006, Adel, Cook Co., GA, Obituary,

http://www.valdostadailytimes.com/obituaries/local_story_201202025.html

Alan Dozier, 25, of Adel, died on Wednesday, July 19, 2006, from injuries sustained in an accident. He was born in Hahira on Sept. 15, 1980, the son of Judy Carol Evans and William Ben Dozier Jr. Alan was employed with Truck Accessories of Valdosta and he greatly enjoyed racing go carts with his brothers and friends at Valdosta Carting Complex.

Survivors are his fiancee, Crystal Hall of Adel; a son, Jacob Dozier of Adel; his parents, Ben and Judy Dozier of Morven; brother, Ben Dozier of Adel; brother and sister-in-law, Matt and Deanna Dosier of Hahira, nieces and nephews, Maranda Dozier of Hahira, Tyler Dozier of Morven, Katie and Jordan Jones of Adel, Darrion Cameron, Dakota Blankenship and Garrett Rhodes of Valdosta; paternal grandmother, Rita Dozier of Valdosta, maternal grandmother, Ruby Baker of Hahira, maternal grandfather, C. W. Evans of Valdosta; special friends, Travis Norris and Mark Spells. Alan was preceded in death by his paternal grandfather, William Ben Dozier Sr., father-in-law, Martin Hall, and brother, Christopher Dozier.

Funeral services will be held Saturday at 11 a.m. in the chapel of the Martin-McLane Funeral Home. The Rev. Luther Dozier will officiate. Burial will be at Friendship Cemetery.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

Coweta

2009, Grantville, Coweta Co., GA, Obituary

www.times-herald.com

Mr. David D. Lewis Sr., 86, of Grantville, Ga., died Thursday, Feb. 12, 2009, at his home. Mr. Lewis was born Jan. 11, 1923, in Cleburne County, Ala., son of the late Charles and Mary Argroves Lewis. A resident of Coweta County most of his life, he retired as a bus driver from the Coweta County School System, was a member of Oaklawn Baptist Church in Newnan, and was a member of Bigham Masonic Lodge in Moreland.

Survivors include his wife, Doris Obenhausen Lewis of Grantville; daughter and son-in-law, Charlotte and Terrell Blankenship of Grantville; sons and daughter-in-law, Wayne and Bonnie Lewis of Grantville and David D. Lewis Jr. of Newnan; brother, Joseph Z. Lewis Sr. of Grantvllle; eight grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Frances Beckom Lewis; and his daughters, Emily Alice Lewis and Mary Lee Hawk.

Funeral services will be conducted at 1 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 14 in the chapel of Claude A. McKibben and Sons Funeral Home. The Rev. David Arrington and the Rev. Wendell Banks will officiate, and interment will be in Oak Hill Cemetery.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2009, Grantville, Coweta Co., GA, Obituary

www.times-herald.com

Mrs. Geneva Kern, 85, of Grantville, Ga., died Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2009, at her home. Mrs. Kern was born Sept. 11, 1924, in Boyle , MS, daughter of the late Webster and Gertie Williams Ray. She had lived in Grantville since 1985, was a member of the First Baptist Church of Grantville, and was an active member of the Grantville Senior Center. She retired from Sears and was later employed by T & R Grocery and Kids Kountry Day Care.

Survivors include her daughters and son-in-law, Darlene and Sammy Cole and Cathy Southern, all of Grantville; sister, Mary Emma Blankenship of Biloxi, MS; nine grandchildren, Shawn and Rebecca Kern, Danny and Missy Kern, Joel and Kay Fowler, Lewis Miller, Billy and Kelley Miller, Danielle and Josh Robinson, Scotty and Amanda Cole, Daniel Cole, and Jesse Cole; 28 great-grandchildren; a great-great-granddaughter; and a number of honorary grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Loyd E. (Bud) Kern; son, Danny Kern; grandchildren, Kimberly Kern and Jason Miller; two sisters, and three brothers.

Funeral services will be 2 p.m., Friday, Nov. 20 at First Baptist Church of Grantville with the Rev. Ed Wyatt and the Rev. Jay Moore officiating. Interment will be Saturday afternoon in the New Cleveland Cemetery in Cleveland, MS.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2008, Newnan, Coweta Co., GA, Obituary

www.times-herald.com

Mr. Tommy Darrell "Bobo" Webb, age 59, of Newnan, died on July 25, 2008, at Piedmont Newnan Hospital. Mr. Webb was born on Nov. 14, 1948, to the late James Dewey Webb and Lula Irene Estep Webb in Heard County. He was a carpenter by trade.

He is survived by his wife, Patricia Ann Long Webb of Newnan; son, Jeffery Marshall Webb of Newnan; daughter, Kimberly Michelle Nelson and her husband, Kelly, of Sharpsburg; brother, Larry D. Webb and his wife, Vickie, of Sargent; sisters, Irene Blankenship and her husband, J. C., of Jacksonville, Fla., Janelle Turner and her husband, R.D., of Franklin; grandson, Kristopher Nelson; numerous nieces and nephews.

Graveside services will be held on Monday at 3 p.m. at the Forest Lawn Memorial Park, with visitation being held at the Higgins Hillcrest Chapel Funeral Home today from 6-9 in the evening.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2008, Newnan, Coweta Co., GA, Obituary

www.times-herald.com

Mrs. Viola Mote Satty, age 87, of Newnan, Ga., passed away on Monday, Dec. 1, 2008. She was born in Carroll County, Ga., to the late Charlie T. Mote & Ola Ann Williamson Mote.

She is survived by her daughters, Barbara Spivey of Aiken, SC., Hazel Hendrix of Newnan and Janice Blankenship of Moreland; brothers, Paul J. Mote of Ft. Walton Beach, FL, Charles Clifford Mote of Griffin, GA, and J.C. Mote of Gainesville, GA. Also surviving are nine grandchildren, twenty-two great grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be held on Thursday, Dec. 4 at noon in the chapel of McKoon Funeral Home with Rev. David Arrington officiating. Burial will follow at Forest Lawn Memorial Park in Newnan.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2009, Newnan, Coweta Co., GA, Obituary

www.times-herald.com

Mrs. Thelma R. Loftin, age 85, of Newnan, Ga., passed away on Jan. 23, 2009. She was born in Heard County to the late Looney & Vertie Rogers. She is preceded in death by her son, Michael H. Loftin and granddaughter, Kelly Spivey.

Mrs. Loftin is survived by her husband of 62 years James H. Loftin; children, Janice Pidgeon of Newnan, Barbara & Chuck Waller of Chatsworth and Shane & Meloni Loftin of Loganville. Also surviving are her grandchildren, Rebecca & Ronnie Patterson of Chatsworth, Robert & Robyn Waller of Chatsworth, Angela & Chris Reese of Newnan; great grandchildren, Brannen Pidgeon, Megan Patterson, Marissa Elrod, Matthew Waller, Sian & Mia Loftin, Garrett & Kimsey Sydner and Christopher Reese; sister, Vertie & Nathan Brooks of Newnan.

Pallbearers will be Lance Duncan, Ronnie Patterson, Bobby Waller, Chris Reese and Greg Blankenship. Funeral services will be held on Sunday, Jan. 25, at 2 p.m. in the chapel of McKoon Funeral Home with Pastor Jeff Smith and Pastor Rick Duncan will officiate. Burial will follow at Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Newnan.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2009, Newnan, Coweta Co., GA, Obituary

www.times-herald.com

Mrs. Gwen L. Gazaway, age 77, of Newnan, Ga., passed away on May 5, 2009. Gwen was a professional artist and member of the Newnan- Coweta Art Association and many other local art associations. She was preceded in death by her precious husband of 52 years, Bill Gazaway; her mother, Louise Heard Webb Witherington; and her father, Willis "Dubb" L. Webb.

She is survived by her daughter, Alicia Rainwater (Ed); 2 grandchildren, Scott Griffin, and Marcella Griffin, of Newnan, GA; 2 step-grandchildren, Shalon Woodham of Newnan, GA, and Angela Head (Jim) of Dothan, AL; 8 great grandchildren; brother-in-law, Joe Gazaway; sisters-in-law, Rheta Blankenship (George) and Cathy Lane, all of Sharpsburg, GA; and many aunts, cousins, nieces and nephews.

The funeral service will be held on Friday, May 8 at Carmichael-Hemperley Funeral Home in Peachtree City, GA, at noon with Rev. John McDuffie and Rev. Doug Anderson officiating. Interment will follow at Sherwood Memorial Park in Jonesboro, GA.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2009, Newnan, Coweta Co., GA, Obituary

www.times-herald.com

Mrs. Sharon Rebecca Stanfield, age 49, of Newnan, died at Piedmont Fayette Hospital on May 22, 2009. She was born in Cobb County on August 21, 1959, to the late James Armstrong and Mary Swanson Armstrong. She was in the accounts payable department of Delta Airlines where she had worked for over ten years. Becky loved gospel singing, and scrapbooking was her favorite hobby. She enjoyed cooking for her family and especially loved her three grandchildren and was looking forward to the fourth who is soon to be born. In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her husband, Frank Stanfield.

Surviving are her sons, Jamie Estep and his wife Jennifer of Temple, and Brandon Estep and his fiancé Cassie Fricks of Rockmart; daughter, Carmen Stanfield of Newnan; fiancé, John W. Waugh; brothers, Paskal Armstrong of Austell and Walter Armstrong of Temple; sister, Deborah Clem and her husband Peter of Florida; grandchildren, Jacob, Jathan and Jaxon.

Funeral services will be held at 3 p.m. on Monday, May 25, at the Higgins Hillcrest Chapel Funeral Home with Rev. Dean Starling and Minister Chris Herring officiating. Interment will follow at Forest Lawn Memorial Park. Pallbearers are Matthew and Scott Davichik, Kenneth Caldwell, Austin Corbitt, Bobby Kirk, Glenn Blankenship and Davey Kuykendall.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

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

Blankenship, Donald R. 64, 26May1941 - 07Nov2005, Newnan, Coweta, GA, GA-253-60-8764

Blankenship, Mary J. 37, 23Nov1968 - 01Feb2006, Newnan, Coweta, GA, GA-252-21-7926

Blankenship, Theodore C. 63, 30Mar1940 - 07Jul2003, Newnan, Coweta, GA, FL-267-58-2646

Dawson

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

Blankenship, John G. 70, 26Jan1935 - 28Mar2005, Dawsonville, Dawson, GA, GA-257-50-3995

Decatur

2009, Bainbridge, Decatur Co., GA,

http://obitsforlife.com/obituary/335941/Belcourt-George.php Obituary

George William Belcourt, age 87 of Bainbridge, Ga., husband of the late Helen Pickett Belcourt and son of the late Arthur and Mary Murphy Belcourt, passed into eternal rest, Tuesday, April 21, 2009. He was born Friday, July 29th, 1921 in Meriden and moved to the Decatur County ten years ago.

He was a truck driver and a veteran of the U.S. Army Air Force serving during World War II. He was a member of the Retired Teamster Union of Bridgeport #443 and the International Brotherhood of Teamsters, Chauffeurs and Warehousers. He loved traveling, ancestry and his family.

He is survived by three daughters, June Belcourt of Manhattan, N.Y., Barbara Guay of Monroe and Loretta Barber of Perry, Fla; six grandchildren, Pierce and Hunter Guay, Tina Cloud, Wendy Tuten, James Blankenship and Jason Poole; and six great-grandchildren.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

Dekalb

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

Blankinship, Helen J. 83, 18Sep1920 - 29Jan2004, Decatur, Dekalb, GA, TN-415-09-2809

Blankenship, Harold E. 86, 26Aug1919 - 11Feb2006, Decatur, Dekalb, GA, GA-254-12-9299

Blankenship, Guy D. 70, 17Aug1932 - 30Dec2002, Decatur, Dekalb, GA, GA-260-44-1414

Blankenship, William R. 36, 22Jan1969 - 22Mar2005, Lithonia, Dekalb, GA, TX-461-35-9382

Dodge

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

Blankenship, Lessie P. 92, 14May1914 - 04Oct2006, Eastman, Dodge, GA, GA-252-32-2015

Blankenship, Ralph W. 83, 10Jan1925 - 05Apr2008, Eastman, Dodge, GA, GA-254-34-3470

Dooly

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

Blankinship, Louise L. 93, 06Feb1913 - 20Nov2006, Vienna, Dooly, GA, MD-215-24-5637

Dougherty

2003, Albany, Dougherty Co., GA, Death

http://www.genealogybuff.com/ga/dougherty/webbbs_config.pl/noframes/read/59

Burnes Lee Blankenship, 72, of Albany, died Saturday, January 18, 2003 at his residence. Arrangements to be announced at a later date.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2003, Albany, Dougherty Co., GA, Obituary

Burnes Lee Blankenship, 72, of Albany, died Saturday, January 18, 2003 at his residence.
His funeral service will be Wednesday, at 11 a.m. at Kimbrell-Stern with interment to follow at Morgan City Cemetery, Morgan, GA. Elder Max Childs will officiate.

A native of Paynesville, WV, Mr. Blankenship had lived in Albany since 1973. He was a veteran of the United States Air Force, serving in the Vietnam Conflict and retired with 22 years of service. Upon retirement, he was an associate working for Civil Service at the Albany Marine Corps Logistics Base, Albany Lincoln Mercury, Tanner Dean Motors and retiring again with Oglethorpe Auto Service. An avid golfer and bowler, his memberships also included The Air Force Sgt.'s Association, American Legion Post No. 30, V.F.W. No. 2875, and The Loyal Order of the Moose, holding the highest degree, the "Pilgrims Degree of Merit".

Survivors include his wife, Dora Mae Eubanks Blankenship of Albany; a daughter, Brenda Blankenship McLean of Albany; a son, Brian Blankenship and wife, Tonya of Marietta; two sisters, Lena Blankenship Honaker of Whitewood, VA, and Patty Blankenship Compton of New Port News, VA; two brothers, Johnny Blankenship of Paynesville, WV, and Ben Blankenship of Oakridge, NC; six grandchildren, Jason McLean, Jessica McLean, Austin McLean, Ariel Blankenship, Breanna Blankenship, Donte Bolden; and one great-grandchild, Cameron James Dean McLean.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2003, Albany, Dougherty Co., GA, Obituary

http://www.heartfeltconnections.net/ViewTribute.aspx?id=1827

Mary G Blankenship October 27, 1927 - July 20, 2003, The funeral service will be held WEDNESDAY, 10 AM at Floral Memory Gardens with Rev. Ray Bittner officiating.

A native of Port Arthur, TX, Mrs. Blankenship had lived in Albany since 1997. She was a homemaker and was of the Methodist Faith.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

+2005, Albany, Dougherty Co., GA, Obituary

http://www.genealogybuff.com/ga/dougherty/webbbs_config.pl/noframes/read/8

The funeral service of Tiffany Ann Blankenship, 16, of 2105 Forest Glen Dr., who died Saturday February 12, 2005 at Palmyra Medical Center, will be conducted Wednesday , February 16, 2005 at 11:00 a.m. First Free Will Baptist Church. Rev. Billy Hanna will officiate. Interment will follow in Crown Hill Cemetery.

A native and life long resident of Albany, Miss Blankenship was a student at Albany High School, she was active in the chorus, 4-H Club, Delteens, an honor roll student, Brownie's and Girl Scouts. She was a certified baby sitter, a graduate of etiquette class and she was a 4-H Club state winner at the Georgia State Fair in Perry, GA. in the arts and crafts division and also received the DARE Award. She was a member of First Free Will Baptist Church.

Survivors include her parents, Tom and Diane Blankenship, Albany, a sister, Danielle Blankenship, Tallahassee, FL., maternal grandparents, Ralph and Laverne Shaw, Colquitt, Ga., uncles and aunts, Dickie and Cathi Dickens, Lake Charles, LA., John and Carol Fountain, Conyers, GA., Lee and Rachel Cranford, Belle Glade, FL., Wayne and Judy Bradley, Leslie, Ga. and a number of cousins.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

+2005, Albany, Dougherty Co., GA, Obituary

http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=100337558

The graveside funeral service of Carlos Joshua Blankenship, 52, of 2010 W. Broad Ave. Apt. 16, who died Monday, November 14, 2005, will be conducted Wednesday at 3 p.m. at Crown Hill Cemetery. The Rev. Tony Haefs will officiate.

A native of Sylacauga, AL, Mr. Blankenship had resided in Albany most of his life. He was a purchasing agent for Thrush Aircraft and attended Gillionville Baptist Church.

He was preceded in death by his father, Walter M. Blankenship Sr.

Survivors include his son, Matthew "Matt" Blankenship of Leesburg; his mother, Billie P. Blankenship of Albany; a brother and his wife, Walter and Elaine Blankenship of Albany; two sisters, Penny Pietras of Ochlocknee and Carol Warren and her husband, Don of Macon; and several nieces and nephews.

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

Blankenship, Carlos J. 52, 22Mar1953 - 14Nov2005, Albany, Dougherty, GA, GA-253-90-0172

Blankenship, Burnes L. 71, 07May1931 - 18Jan2003, Albany, Dougherty, GA, VA-230-32-9614

Douglas

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

Blankenship, Gertie M. 91, 14Aug1918 - 28Oct2009, Douglasville, Douglas, GA, VA-230-34-2481

Early

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

Blankenship, Leila 65, 21Apr1936 - 17Oct2001, Blakely, Early, GA, GA-257-48-4964

Floyd

+2004, Rome, Floyd Co., GA, Obituary

http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=50978707

Mrs. Mildred Frances Tatum, age 78, of 21 Conn str., Rome, died Saturday morning, May 22, 2004, at a local hospital. A native of Bartow County, Mrs. Tatum was born on June 17, 1925, the Daughter of the late Milton Winford Blankenship, and the late Mary Florence Tate Blankenship.

She has been a resident of Rome since 1962 moving here from Alexandria, LA. Mrs. Tatum was a house wife and a member of the Wilkerson Road Baptist Church and the T.E.L. Sunday school class where she served as a secretary.

She was preceded in death by a son, Winford Tatum on Jan. 11, 1990.

Mrs. Tatum was married on Dec. 28, 1950 to Coleman Johnson Tatum who survives. She is survived by her husband, Coleman J. Tatum; a son and Daughter-in-law, John and Marilynn Tatum of Rome; Two grandchildren, Ashleigh and Jodie Tatum; Two brothers, Hugh Blankenship, of Shannon, and Travis Joe Blankenship of Rome. Nieces and nephews also survive.

Funeral services will be held Monday afternoon, May 24, 2004 at I p.m. from the Parkview chapel of Fred Talley’s funeral Home with the Rev. David Fincher officiating with interment to follow in Oaknoll Memorial Gardens.

+2006, Rome, Floyd Co., GA, Obituary

https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/17998488/daniel-preston-blankenship

Daniel Preston Blankenship, 64, of 140A Turner Road, Rome, died unexpectedly Thursday [27Apr2006] in an area hospital. A native of Polk County, Mr. Blankenship was born November 11, 1941, son of Lena Robinson Blankenship and the late Bruce Blankenship.

He was a veteran of the U.S. Army having earned a Purple Heart in Vietnam and was a member of the Live Oak Baptist Church. He was associated with Klopman Mills for a number of years and had also been a bail bond recovery agent.

He was preceded in death by his father and by a nephew, Brandon Blankenship.

Survivors include his children, Danny Blankenship and wife, Barbara Ann, of Rome; Dee Ann Holman and husband, Robert, of Denver, Col.; Sean Blankenship of Rome; his mother, Lena Blankenship of Cave Spring; four grandchildren; two brothers, Robert and Randy Blankenship of Rome; sisters, Gloria Blankenship and Nancy Fricks of Cave Spring and Brenda Mount of Lindale. Several nephews and a niece also survive.

Funeral services were held at 2 pm, Sunday, at Live Oak Baptist Church with Rev. Stan Banther officiating. Interment followed in the Cave Spring Cemetery with full military honors provided by the Honor Guard of the Shanklin-Attaway Post 5 of the American Legion. Pallbearers were Wayne Colburn, Jonathon Blankenship, Lamar Fricks, Adam Fricks, Bruce Blankenship and William Hicks. (Cedartown Standard, Cedartown, GA, May 04, 2006)

+2007, Rome, Floyd Co., GA, Obituary

http://obitsforlife.com/obituary/317619/Johnston-Rose.php

Mrs. Rose Anna Tate Johnston, age 90, of 1873 Turkey Mountain Road, Rome, GA, died Friday, February 23, 2007, at her residence. Mrs. Johnston was born in Walker County on January 20, 1917, the daughter of the late John Wesley and Effie Blankenship Tate.

She owned and operated Johnston's Lake and was a homemaker. Mrs. Johnston loved her family and grandchildren. Also, she enjoyed working in her flower garden, cooking, and taking care of everybody.

In addition to her parents Mrs. Johnston is preceded in death by her husband, Jake Johnston, a son, Robert Johnston, and thirteen brothers and sisters.

Mrs. Johnston is survived by her son Jerry Jake Johnston of Rome, GA; a daughter and son-in-law, Ruby Lee and Howard Johnson of Lawton, OK; four grandchildren and spouses, Nancy Johnston of Rome, GA, David and Angela Johnston of Armuchee, GA, David Johnson of Lawton, OK, and Venida Johnson of Lawton, OK; five great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren. Several nieces and nephews also survive.

Graveside and interment services will be held Sunday, February 25, 2007, at 3:00 P.M. in the East View Cemetery with Dr. Tony Brooks officiating.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

+2008, Rome, Floyd Co., GA, Obituary

http://obitsforlife.com/obituary/317934/Pittman-Blanche.php

Ms. Blanche Twilley Pittman, age 85, of 105 Old Airport Road, Rome, GA, died Monday, December 22, 2008 at her residence. Ms. Pittman was born in Floyd County, GA, on March 20, 1923, the daughter of the late John Alvin Twilley and Minnie Bell Blankenship.

In addition to her parents Ms. Pittman was preceded in death by a son, Wade Pittman.

Ms. Pittman is survived by a daughter, Donna Pittman; three sons, Richard Pittman, Bruce Pittman, and Phillip Pittman; eleven grandchildren; eleven great-grandchildren; and two sisters, Christine Gill and Beatrice Kerr.

Funeral services will be Wednesday, December 24, 2008, at 2:00 P.M. in the Oaknoll Chapel of the McGuire, Jennings, and Miller Funeral Home with Rev. Max Tucker and Rev. Gerald Rogers officiating. Interment will follow in the Oaknoll Memorial Gardens.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

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

Blankenship, Lena M. 83, 26Sep1924 - 26Feb2008, Cave Spring, Floyd, GA, GA-256-36-2002

Blankenship, Clara M. 90, 22Mar1916 - 22Oct2006, Rome, Floyd, GA, GA-254-03-6071

Blankenship, Daniel P. 64, 11Nov1941 - 27Apr2006, Rome, Floyd, GA, CA-546-60-4989

Blankenship, Frances C. 71, 23Sep1933 - 29Mar2005, Rome, Floyd, GA, GA-258-46-8706

Blankenship, Hal L. 66, 23Jan1935 - 13Sep2001, Rome, Floyd, GA, GA-253-50-6901

Blankenship, J. W. 80-81, 29Jun1920 - 21Jun2001, Rome, Floyd, GA, GA-252-20-6181

Blankenship, Joan L. 74, 10Jul1934 - 01Mar2009, Rome, Floyd, GA, GA-260-54-7752

Blankenship, Margaret M. 93, 15Jan1908 - 28Dec2001, Rome, Floyd, GA, GA-254-76-0085

Blankenship, William V. 67, 03Dec1936 - 01Apr2004, Rome, Floyd, GA, GA-254-54-1506

Blankenship, Hugh 77, 13Feb1927 - 21Nov2004, Shannon, Floyd, GA, GA-256-48-8910

Forsyth

+2007, Cumming, Forsyth Co., GA,

http://www.ussfranklin.org/menu/obituaries.html

Mr. Glenn Blankenship, age 82, of Cumming passed away Monday, May 14, 2007. He was a WW II Navy Veteran and member of the 704 Club. He was aboard the aircraft carrier, The USS Franklin, in the South Pacific when it was bombed. Out of 3300 men, only 704 escaped - hence the name of the club. He was preceded in death by his parents Govan & Grace Blankenship and brother, Wayne Blankenship.

Survivors include his wife of 58 years, Nettie McAbee Blankenship of Cumming; daughter and son-in-law, Rhonda and Ben Houston of Cumming; grandchildren, Meredith and Dr. Aaron Carr of Decatur, Adam and Leslie Houston of Cumming; great granddaughter, Evi Grace Houston of Cumming; brother, Harold Blankenship of Burnsville, NC.

Graveside Services will be held Thursday, May 17, 2007 at 3:00p.m. at the Cane Creek Cemetery in Fairview, NC. The family will receive friends at Ingram Funeral Home on Tuesday, May 15, 2007 from 5:00p.m. until 8:00p.m.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

b. 10 Mar 1925

+2007, Cumming, Forsyth Co., GA, Obituary

www.dawsontimes.com , May 14, 2007,

Mr. Glenn Blankenship, age 82, of Cumming passed away Monday, May 14, 2007. He was a WW II Navy Veteran and member of the 704 Club.  He was aboard the aircraft carrier, The USS Franklin, in the South Pacific when it was bombed.  Out of 3300 men, only 704 escaped - hence the name of the club.  He was preceded in death by his parents Govan & Grace Blankenship and brother, Wayne Blankenship.

Survivors include his wife of 58 years, Nettie McAbee Blankenship of Cumming; daughter and son-in-law, Rhonda and Ben Houston of Cumming; grandchildren, Meredith and Dr. Aaron Carr of Decatur, Adam and Leslie Houston of Cumming; great granddaughter, Evi Grace Houston of Cumming; brother, Harold Blankenship of Burnsville, NC.

Graveside Services will be held Thursday, May 17, 2007 at 3:00p.m. at the Cane Creek Cemetery in Fairview, NC. 

http://www.dawsontimes.com/news50000/obituaries/mr-glenn-blankenship.shtml - bmcomments

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2009, Cumming, Forsyth Co., GA, Obituary

The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, September 15 & 16, 2009

Stella Blankenship, 97, of Cumming, GA, died September 14, 2009. Mrs. Blankenship, a native of Grayson Co., KY, was a homemaker and member of the Order of Eastern Star. Preceded in death by her husband, John L. Blankenship, her granddaughter, Kim McCoy, great-grandson, Aaron McCoy, and a son-in-law, David Kaiser.

She is survived by daughters and sons-in-law, Peggy & William Pleasant of Palm Beach Gardens, FL, Helen Kaiser of Tallahassee, FL; Barbara & H. Lloyd Parrish of Cumming, GA, Jane & Donald McCoy of Braselton, GA; nine grandchildren; twenty-one great-grandchildren; and one great-great-granddaughter.

Arrangements by Crowell Brothers Peachtree Chapel Funeral Home, 5051 Peachtree Ind. Blvd., Norcross, GA 30092, (770) 448-5757.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

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

Blankenship, Anita G. 69, 20Dec1936 - 28Nov2006, Cumming, Forsyth, GA, GA-255-96-7694

Blankenship, Glenn E. 82, 15Mar1925 - 14May2007, Cumming, Forsyth, GA, RR-723-10-4129

Blankenship, Stella S. 97, 18Feb1912 - 14Sep2009, Cumming, Forsyth, GA, KY-407-28-0959

Fulton

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

Blankenship, Amanda R. 91, 23Jun1915 - 21Sep2006, Atlanta, Fulton, GA, NC-243-54-9338

Blankenship, Barbara A. 74, 08Oct1932 - 26Oct2006, Atlanta, Fulton, GA, GA-260-40-4025

Blankenship, James T. 37, 05May1966 - 14Dec2003, Atlanta, Fulton, GA, AL-418-13-2460

Blankinship, Marion T. 88, 17Dec1912 - 26Jun2001, Atlanta, Fulton, GA, TN-410-48-2327

Blankenship, Barbara H. 67, 27Mar1936 - 28Jul2003, Roswell, Fulton, GA, GA-255-54-3004

Gilmer

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

Blankenship, William E. 74, 01May1931 - 17Jul2005, Ellijay, Gilmer, GA, IN-306-28-4465

Glascock

+2012, Gibson, Glascock Co., GA, Obituary

Published in The Augusta Chronicle on December 6, 2012 [Thursday]

Mrs. Edna Usry Newsome, age 90, of 387 East Main Street, Gibson, Ga., died Tuesday in the University Hospital McDuffie Co., Thomson, Georgia.

Funeral Services will be held 2:00 PM Friday, December 7, in the Sheppard Funeral Home, with Rev. Al Kurtz officiating. Burial will follow in the Gibson United Methodist Church Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Chris Logue, Glenn Rabun, Charles Usry, Larry Newsome, J. H. Usry and Joe Dean Usry.

A native of Glascock County, Mrs. Newsome was the daughter of the late John Littenton & Annie Blankenship Usry. She worked many years at the Thomson Company and retired from Atwell Pecan Company as an inspector.

Mrs. Newsome was preceded in death by her parents, husband Gordon (Tobe) Newsome, 8 brothers and sisters and is survived by her sons Jimmy (Betty) Newsome of Gibson, and Denny (Cheryl) Newsome of Augusta, and daughter Mary Jo (Charles) Logue of Gibson, 3 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

Glynn

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

Blankenship, Dorothy J. 64-65, 19Mar1943 - 15Mar2008, Brunswick, Glynn, GA, GA-260-64-3392

Gordon

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

Blankenship, Richard 69, 26Jan1934 - 16Apr2003, Calhoun, Gordon, GA, GA-253-48-2170

Blankenship, James C. 93, 14Jul1914 - 15Jul2007, Fairmount, Gordon, GA, GA-257-22-7335

Blankenship, Grady C. 74, 13May1930 - 27Feb2005, Resaca, Gordon, GA, GA-256-44-1447

Greene

+2005, White Plains, Greene Co., GA, Obituary

http://www.mccommonsfuneralhome.com/fh/obituaries/obituary.cfm?o_id=450123&fh_id=12169

Ana Sylvia Orozco Blankenship, 63, of White Plains, Georgia died Sunday, December 11, 2005 at St. Mary’s Hospital in Athens. She was born in El Salvador in Central America on June 11, 1942, the daughter of the late Rafael Orozco and Lucila J. Cordoba Orozco.

She attended a private school in New York and graduated from St. Rose Academy in San Francisco. Shortly after graduation she became a United States citizen and later received an Associate Degree from the College of Charleston in South Carolina. She was a homemaker and was of the Catholic Faith. Shopping, decorating, antiques, ceramics and collecting were some of her favorite things and she enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren.

She is survived by her husband, Robert D. Blankenship, Sr., of White Plains, GA; four daughters, Ivonne Studds of Huntsville, AL, E. Carmen Blankenship of Baltimore, MD, Sylvia Elena Gaidowski of Milledgeville, GA and Chloe Haidet and husband Douglas of Atlanta, GA; four sons, James Blankenship and wife Trina of White Plains, GA, Luis Blankenship of Nashville, TN, Joe Blankenship and wife Jennifer of Huntsville, AL and Robert Blankenship Jr. and wife Amy of White Plains, GA; a sister, Ivonne Orozco of Phoenix, AZ; two brothers, Leopoldo Herrera of New York, NY and Bernard Herrera of Virginia; thirteen grandchildren, Michael and wife Meredith, Ryan, Stephanie and husband Ryan, Brittany, Joel, Caleb, Brandon, CloAna, Celina, Daniel, Kevin, Alyssa and Samantha; one great grandchild, Madilyn; and a host of other relatives and friends.

Funeral Services will be held Wednesday, December 14, 2005 at 2:00 p.m. at White Plains Baptist Church with Rev. Curtis Moore officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. Serving as pallbearers are James Blankenship, Joe Blankenship, Robert Blankenship Jr., Ryan Studds, Brandon Blankenship and Daniel Blankenship. Honorary pallbearers are William “H. B.” Greer, Douglas Haidet and Charles Caddell.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

Gwinnett

+2006, Duluth, Gwinnett Co., GA, Obituary

https://www.legacy.com/obituaries/atlanta/obituary.aspx?n=mary-frances-hamilton&pid=19192579&fhid=5305

Published in The Atlanta Journal-Constitution on Sept. 11, 2006

Mary Frances "Debbie" Hamilton age 63 of Duluth, GA died September 6, 2006.

The family will receive friends Monday, September 11, 2006 from 1:00 p. m. until 4:00 p. m. and 6:00 p. m. until 9:00 p. m. at the funeral home.

Mrs. Hamilton was a homemaker and a member of the Shiloh Baptist Church.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Arthur and Ida Mae Blankenship.

She is survived by her husband, Jackie Hamilton of Duluth, GA; sons and daughter-in-law, Tim and Becka Hamilton of Blairsville, GA and Todd Hamilton of Duluth, GA; daughter and son-in-law, Kimberly and Adam Southerland of Jefferson, GA; step-sons, Jackie Dale Hamilton of Tucker, GA and Darrell Ray Hamilton of Douglasville, GA brother, Kenneth Dale Blankenship of Flag Pond, TN; grandson, Cody Hamilton: granddaughter, Peyton Hamilton; mother-in-law, Rose Lee Hamilton of Dacule, GA; step-grandsons, Tyler Hamilton, Cody Hamilton, Patrick Hamilton, Connor Hamilton and Josh Hamilton.

The funeral service will be held Tuesday, September 12, 2006 at 11:00am at Shiloh Baptist Church. Interment will follow at Peachtree Memorial Park, Norcross. Crowell Brothers Funeral Home, Norcross (770)448-5757.

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

Blankenship, Fred L. 89, 08Mar1916 - 22Mar2005, Lawrenceville, Gwinnett, GA, GA-257-32-5507

Blankenship, Miriam E. 78, 20Jul1924 - 15Aug2002, Lawrenceville, Gwinnett, GA, GA-259-42-7355

Blankenship, Gene B. 74, 17Apr1927 - 22Sep2001, Lilburn, Gwinnett, GA, GA-257-30-9311

Blankenship, Rubye S. 94, 05Oct1908 - 05Apr2003, Snellville, Gwinnett, GA, GA-256-07-8945

Habersham

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

Blankenship, Eloise P. 80, 02Jan1927 - 29Jan2007, Turnerville, Habersham, GA, GA-253-36-1289

Hall

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

Blankenship, Nola S. 84-85, 26Jul1916 - 08Jul2001, Gainesville, Hall, GA, GA-260-40-7137

Blankenship, Sanoma 81, 04Jan1922 - 31Mar2003, Gainesville, Hall, GA, GA-254-24-0652

Blankenship, William H. 84, 13May1918 - 16Oct2002, Flowery Branch, Hall, GA, KY-400-18-1017

Harris

+2007, Hamilton, Harris Co., GA, Obituary

Columbus Ledger-Enquirer (GA) - November 3, 2007

Herman Artie Cary Blankenship, 67, of Hamilton, died Wednesday, October 31, 2007 at the Medical Center. Funeral services will be 3 p.m. Sunday, November 4, 2007 at Pine Mountain Valley First Baptist Church with interment in the church cemetery.

Mr. Blankenship was born March 22, 1940 in Isaban, WV., the son of the late Charles R. Blankenship and Beulah Blankenship.

He served for our country in the Army in the early 1960's and was a sharpshooter (Rifle M14). Mr. Blankenship was also a West Virginia coal miner and a truck driver. On August 21, 1971 he married the love of his life, Gerlene Hopson Mounts Blankenship.

Survivors include his wife, Gerlene Blankenship of Hamilton; the loving father of one daughter, Tammy Coulter, her husband Johnny, their children, Dusty and Jordan Butts, Mallory, Johnathan and BJ Coulter of Fortson; four sons, Jimmy Hopson and his children, Jamie, Justin and Candi Hopson of Dublin, VA ., Dean Mounts and his wife Rhonda, their children, Richard, Rex and Ashleigh Mounts of Hamilton, Kimble Mounts and Katie, his children, Rich and Chelsea Mounts of Hamilton, Brandon Blankenship and his wife Carla, their son, Christopher Blankenship of Pine Mountain Valley; two sisters, Faye Whittington of Pine Mountain Valley and Alice Craighton and her husband; a special brother in law, Don of Hamilton; two brothers, Jimmy Blankenship and his wife, Wanda of Shiloh and Charlie Blankenship and his wife Kathy of Gilbert, WV.; four great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. Rest in peace, we will always love you.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

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

Blankenship, Elsie M. 94, 22Nov1908 - 04Jul2003, Cataula, Harris, GA, AR-431-21-3220

Blankenship, Herman A. 67, 22Mar1940 - 31Oct2007, Hamilton, Harris, GA, WV/NC-232-64-4269

Blankenship, Mamie H. 93, 23Aug1907 - 03Jan2001, Pine Mountain, Harris, GA, GA-254-01-8763

Heard

+2009, Franklin Heard Co., GA, Obituary

www.times-herald.com

Earl Lee Blankenship, 71, of Franklin died on Wednesday, November 25, 2009, at his home. He was born in Carroll County, Georgia, to the late Eural Blankenship & Margaret Gaddy Blankenship. He was a foreman for James River Corporation for 35 years.

The funeral service is Saturday, November 28, 2009, at 4 p.m. in the chapel of McKoon Funeral Home. Rev. Donnell Teal will officiate.

He is survived by son, Gregory, and his wife, Carla Dean, of Franklin; daughter, Pam Eason and her husband, Randy, of Franklin; and grandson Daytona Gregory Blankenship.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

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

Blankenship, Earl Lee 71, 09Jun1938 - 25Nov2009, Franklin, Heard, GA, GA-260-58-0341

Henry

2001, Stockbridge, Henry Co., GA, Obituary

http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=5729256

Grady Blankenship, age 60, Stockbridge died Wednesday. Mr. Blankenship was born December 30, 1940, son of William Marvin and the late Emma N. Blankenship.

He was a lifelong resident of Henry County and a general contractor. A member of Stockbridge First Baptist Church serving as a Deacon and looked upon as a role model by the youth of the church. He was a member of the International Show Car Association and a recipient of numerous trophies. He was very active with Car Shows for Kids at the First Baptist Church, donations were for the children of Henry County. Mr. Blankenship was an accomplished wood craftsman and commonly known as the "Fix-It Man".

Survivors include his wife, Jo, father and stepmother, Marvin and Lilla Blankenship, Stockbridge; daughter and son-in-law, Karen and Bryan Barner of Hampton; grandsons, Zachery, Ethan and Daniel; sister, Carol Baines, Rockmart; brothers, J. D. Blankenship and David Blankenship, both of Stockbridge; several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be held Saturday, 2pm, at the chapel of Cannon-Cleveland Funeral Directors. Interment, Stockbridge City Cemetery. Bill Barner will officiate. Active pallbearers, Horace Park, Charles Gilbert, Jerry Cooper, Bob Gilber, Lamar Worthy, John Gilbert, Bill Spinks, Glen Palmer. Honorary pallbears, Jason Temple, Dave Blankenship, Adam Temple, Ronnie Blankenship, Brian Harvey, Jerry Blankenship.....

McDonough, Henry Co., GA, Eastlawn Memorial Gardens,

Blankenship, William Marvin 18May1919 29Jan2005

h/o Lilia Ruth Weaver Blankenship

Blankenship, Lilia R. 1932 no date

w/o William M. Blankenship, m.16Dec1982

http://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/ga/henry/cemeteries/cemetery1/eastlawn.txt

From: diane dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

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

Blankenship, Grady M. 60, 30Dec1940 - 22Aug2001, Stockbridge, Henry, GA, GA-254-62-5747

Blankenship, Jeanette 79, 09Oct1921 - 07Sep2001, Stockbridge, Henry, GA, GA-252-02-9804

Blankenship, Marion E. 73, 15Feb1934 - 29Dec2007, Stockbridge, Henry, GA, GA-253-46-8241

Blankenship, Merlene E. 68-69, 14Jan1934 - 10Jan2003, Stockbridge, Henry, GA, GA-258-46-6662

Blankenship, William M. 73, 24Sep1926 - 01Jun2000, Hampton, Henry, GA, GA-252-30-8295

Blankenship, William M. 85, 18May1919 - 29Jan2005, Stockbridge, Henry, GA, GA-257-22-5396

Houston

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

Blankenship, Lucille V. 86, 28Aug1920 - 05Sep2006, Bonaire, Houston, GA, WV-236-38-4056

Blankenship, Charles E. 71, 28Jul1936 - 23Oct2007, Centerville, Houston, GA, GA-260-48-7161

Blankenship, Sharon L. 64, 06Jun1941 - 09Oct2005, Centerville, Houston, GA, NY-096-32-8688

Blankenship, Marshall K. 54, 21Apr1955 - 17Nov2009, Warner Robins, Houston, GA, IL-332-50-9057

Jackson

2009, Jefferson, Jackson Co., GA, Obituary,

www.mainstreetnewsobits.com

Thomas J. Brock, 73, died Wednesday, November 25, 2009. Born on May 5, 1936, in Walton County, he was the son of the late Clarence Enos and Lelia Blankenship Brock. He was retired from the textile manufacturing business.

Survivors include his wife, Linda Wilkes, Commerce; a son, Wayne Brock, Statham; daughter, Denise Prather, Statham; step-daughters, Gail Blackstock, Olive Branch, Miss., and Rachael Davis, Gainesville; sisters, Grace Hayes and Geneva Reed, both of Winder; seven grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren, and special babies, Buddy and Suzie and the rest.

Funeral services will be held Saturday, November 28, at 2 p.m., at the Bethany United Methodist Church with the Rev. Mike McLemore officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends Friday, November 27, from 5 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

+2003, Pendergrass, Jackson Co., GA, Obituary

Published in the Athens Banner-Herald on Tuesday, February 25, 2003.

Arthur Earl Blankenship, 58, of Lanier Road, died Sunday, Feb. 23, 2003. A native of Nashville, Tenn., Mr. Blankenship was a son of Charlotte Bell Sitton, Etowah, N.C., and the late Herbert Ray Blankenship.

He was a real estate appraiser with Kaiser, Mitsch and Associates, Atlanta and attended First United Methodist Church, Jefferson. Services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Evans Funeral Home, Jefferson, with the Rev. Gary Whatley officiating.

Survivors, in addition to his mother, include his wife, Jolee Ann Blankenship; four daughters, Bell Egan Blankenship, Jamie Louise Blankenship and Josie Raye Blankenship, all of Pendergrass, and Debbie Martinez, Illinois; a son, Dylan Earl Blankenship, Buford; a sister, Louise Halford, Hendersonville, N.C.; a brother, Mickey Blankenship, Gastonia, N.C.; and nieces and nephews.

Johnson

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

Blankenship, Christine V. 85, 28Sep1918 - 16Nov2003, Wrightsville, Johnson, GA, GA-255-24-0370

Laurens

2003, Dublin, Laurens Co., GA, Obituary

The Herald-Dispatch, (Huntington, WV) - October 17, 2003

Harry L. King, 89 of Dublin, Ga., formerly of Barboursville, W.Va., passed away October 15, 2003 at White Oaks Personal Care Home, Cochran, Ga. Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Saturday, October 18, 2003 at the Wallace Funeral Home & Chapel, Barboursville, by Rev. Tom Hysell. Burial will be in Forest Memorial Park, Milton, W.Va.

He was born August 17, 1914 in Barboursville, a son of the late William Allen and Cora Halley King. He was a member of Living Stone Baptist Church.

He was also preceded in death by his wife, Ardeth King five brothers, Bert, Charles, Virgil, Stanley and Lawrence King five sisters, Mabel Langdon, Goldie Blankenship, Virginia Wickline, Mattie Perry, and Florence Hughes.

He is survived by one son and daughter-in-law, Henry L. and Patty King of Dublin, Ga. one sister, Mrs. Hurley (Nell) Hughes of Huntington.

Pallbearers will be Bill Blankenship, Hollis Blankenship, Morgan Hargas, John Gothard, George King and Bob King.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

Lee

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

Blankenship, Hilliard H. 80, 04Mar1928 - 22Feb2009, Leesburg, Lee, GA, AL-416-40-4367

Liberty

+2008, Hinesville, Liberty Co., GA, Obituary

Published in Coastal Courier from Mar. 4 to Mar. 11, 2008 http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/coastalcourier/obituary.aspx?n=james-melvin-blankenship&pid=105015854&#sthash.K66YfsJq.dpuf

James Melvin Blankenship, 53, died Tuesday, March 4, at Winn Army Community Hospital at Fort Stewart.

He was a native of Alexander City, Ala., and had lived the past 22 years in Hinesville. He retired from the U.S. Army after 20 years as an E-7 and worked at DPW on Fort Stewart. He was of the Baptist faith.

He is survived by his wife, Maria Blankenship of Hinesville; three sons, William Blankenship, Adam Blankenship and Brian Blankenship all of Hinesville; his mother, Magdalene Blankenship of Alexander City; one brother, Timothy Blankenship of Cragford, Ala.; two sisters, Amanda Mann and Susan Hamlett, both of Alexander City; several nieces and nephews; and several brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law.

Graveside services will be on Saturday at Hillview Memorial Park in Alexander City with full military honors.

Lincoln

+2006, Lincolnton, Lincoln Co., GA, Obituary

The Daily Courier, (Forest City, NC) - August 15, 2006

Rev. Noland Arrowood, age 65, of 4550 Chamberlain Ferry Rd., Lincolnton, GA, entered into rest on Saturday, August 12, 2006 at John Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore, MD.

The funeral service will be held on Tuesday, August 15, 2006 at 3:30 pm at Faith Temple of Lincolnton with Rev. Addison Belangia and Rev. Jack Crane officiating. Burial will follow in Martin's Crossroads Church cemetery.

Rev. Arrowood was a native of Rutherford County, NC, and was the son of the late Merrill Wilson Arrowood and the late Katie Lee Blankenship Arrowood. He had lived in Cedartown, GA prior to moving to Lincolnton 23 years ago. Rev. Arrowood was former pastor of Lula Congregational Holiness of Lula, GA, Cedartown Congregational Holiness, Faith Tabernacle of Cedartown and Faith Temple of Lincolnton. He was also owner and operator of Arrowood Equipment.

Survivors include his wife of 46 years, Linda E. Arrowood; two sons, Byron Arrowood and wife, Trina of Lincolnton and Brett Arrowood and wife, Kathy of Harlem, GA; daughter, Tonya A. Burt and husband, Mark of Lincolnton; four brothers, Rev. Roland Arrowood of Colbert, GA, Donald Arrowood, Alton Arrowood and Merrill Arrowood, all of Rutherfordton, NC; two sisters, Faye Pritchard and Nora Pritchard, also of Rutherfordton; seven grandchildren, Taylor Arrowood, Whitley Arrowood, Trey Burt, Alec Burt, Abigail Burt, Evan Burt and Katy Arrowood.

Pallbearers will be David Ivey, Travis Reed, Ron Johnson, Sam Elam, Bob Wilson, Terrell Edmunds, Jamie Arrowood and Asa Arrowood.

[SSDI, 23Mar1941 - 12Aug2006]

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

Long

2003, Ludowici, Long Co., GA, Obituary

http://www.genealogybuff.com/ga/tattnall/webbbs_config.pl/noframes/read/72

Dorothy Adams Skipper, age 69, died Monday, December 15, 2003, at her residence after a long illness. She was a native of Akron, Ohio, and lived the past 40 years in Liberty and Long counties. She worked for 20 years at Liberty Regional Medical Center in Hinesville. She was a member of the American Kennel Club Association.

She is survived by her husband, Kenneth Skipper of Ludowici; one son, Kenneth L. Skipper, Jr., of Raleigh, North Carolina; eight daughters: Kendra Blankenship of Chatsworth; Karen Hill of Reidsville; Nan Manning Chandler of Brunswick; Mary Ellen Larson of Riverview, Florida; Lori Outlaw of Ludowici; Joanne Allen of Jefferson; Alice Varnum of Midway; and Jana Bray of Ludowici; 22 grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren.

Funeral services were held at 3 p.m. Wednesday, December 17, at Carter Funeral Home Oglethorpe Chapel. Burial was in Baggs Cemetery.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

Lowndes

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

Blankenship, Aline 85, 26Dec1923 - 14Sep2009, Valdosta, Lowndes, GA, GA-256-32-5415

Lumpkin

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

Blankenship, Ellie F. 91, 13May1911 - 10Jul2002, Dahlonega, Lumpkin, GA, GA-259-07-5451

Madison

2009, Hull, Madison Co., GA, Obituary,

www.mainstreetnewsobits.com

John Rufe Treadway, 78, died Sunday, October 18, 2009, at his residence. Born in Unicoi, Tenn., on June 27, 1931, he was the son of the late Carter Vance and Tilda Hardin Treadway. He was a retired automobile mechanic and also worked for the highway department. He was of the Holiness denomination. Mr. Treadway was preceded in death by six brothers; and one sister.

Survivors include his wife, Marilyn Ballew Treadway, Hull; sons, Carver Vance and John W. Treadway; daughters, Eula Mae Blankenship and Elaine Briggs, both of Flag Pond, Tenn., Mary E. Roadenberry, and Shirley Cooper; stepdaughters, Charlotte Evans and Rhonda Knapp, both of Elberton, Lisa Mize, Athens, and Tammy Owens, Commerce; stepsons, Keith Epps, Danielsville, and Kevin Epps, Hoschton; sisters, Evelyn Miller, North Carolina, and Inez Metcalf, Flag Pond, Tenn.; 18 grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren.

Funeral services will be held Tuesday, October 20, at 2 p.m., in the chapel of Pruitt Funeral Home with the Revs. David Strickland and Don Nestor officiating. Burial will be in the Pleasant Grove Baptist Church Cemetery in Bowman. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Monday, October 19, from 7 to 9 p.m.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

Mitchell

2003, Baconton, Mitchell Co., GA, Obituary

http://www.genealogybuff.com/ga/dougherty/webbbs_config.pl/noframes/read/22

Lois Condrey, 68, of Baconton died Monday, December 15, 2003, at Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital. The funeral service will be held at 2 PM Wednesday at Vision Covenant Fellowship Church with the Rev. Joe Rayberg officiating. Interment will follow in Pleasant Hill Cemetery.

A native of Rincon, GA, Mrs. Condrey had lived in Baconton since 1957. She was a graduate of GA Baptist Nursing School and worked as an RN until her retirement in 1994 from Palmyra Medical Centers. She was a volunteer with the American Red Cross, a member of the Toastmaster's Club and Vision Covenant Fellowship Church.

Survivors include her husband, Boria Condrey, Sr. of Baconton; a daughter, Lisa Condrey Ferguson and her husband Jack of Ellenwood, GA; a son, Boria Condrey, Jr. of Albany; two grandchildren, Zachary and Gracie Ferguson; five sisters and their husbands, Callie and Ray Bridges of Covington, Betty and Jr. Blankenship of Preston, Carrie Nell and Dixie Warren of Riverdale, Nancy and Roy Chandler of Phenix City, AL, and Linda and Herman Moore of Folkston.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

Monroe

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

Blankenship, James C. 79, 09May1929 - 24May2008, Forsyth, Monroe, GA, GA-255-42-8012

Murray

+2008, Chatsworth, Murray Co., GA, Obituary

http://daltondailycitizen.com/obituaries/x488804493/Ina-Lou-Blankenship-Patterson

Mrs. Ina Lou Blankenship Patterson, 75, of Chatsworth, passed away on Sunday, March 25, 2007, in the Kindred Hospital in Chattanooga.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Edd and Beulah Blankenship; father-in-law and mother-in-law, Erskin and Lola Patterson; brothers, James Bud Blankenship and Harold Blankenship; and sisters, Annie Blankenship and Vita Lowery.

Survivors include her husband, Virgle Patterson; daughters and sons-in-law, Karen and Jackie Lawson of Chatsworth, Cleta and Mike Howell of Dalton; sons and daughters-in-law, James W. Patterson and Denise Barnes of Chatsworth, Ronnie and Becky Patterson of Chatsworth; grandchildren, James Patterson Jr. and Teresa Mendez, Joe and Alina Patterson, Kindra Patterson, Megan Patterson, Michael and Michelle Howell, Zoe and Rick Secord; great-grandchildren, Kyndon Patterson, Kelbie Rittenhouse, Tecia Patterson, Phillip Howell, Paige Howell and Patience Howell; sisters, Irene Howard of Dalton, Sybil Edwards, Ruby Jones, and Minnie Bowen, all of Chatsworth; brother, Rev. Roy Blankenship of Chatsworth; and nieces and nephews also survive.

Funeral services will be Wednesday at 1 p.m. in the Chapel of Peeples Funeral Home with the Rev. Jeff Johnson and the Rev. Earl Howard officiating. Interment will follow in Murray Memorial Gardens.

+2008, Chatsworth, Murray Co., GA, Obituary

http://daltondailycitizen.com/obituaries_archive_url/x488825433/Mrs-Minnie-K-Bowen

Mrs. Minnie K. Bowen, age 82 of Chatsworth, died Saturday, May 3, 2008 at her residence.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Rev. James E. Bowen; grandsons Chad Keeton, Edward Bowen, Lamar Colter; great-grandson Caleb Grooms; son-in-law Gary Newton; parents Edd and Beulah Blankenship; sisters Irene Howard, Veta Lowery, Ina Lou Patterson; brothers Bud Blankenship and Harold Blankenship.

She is survived by six daughters and sons-in-law, Wanda and Mack Grooms, Pauline and Marvin Colter, Mary Lou and Jerry Davis, Diane and Raymond Jackson, Charlotte and Loyd Cox, Marcelle and Jim Keeton; three sons and daughters-in-law, Ray and Shirley Bowen, Jeff Bowen and Sharon Saylors, Ricky and Cassie Bowen; 19 grandchildren, 33 great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren; brother and sister-in-law Roy and Wanda Blankenship; two sisters, Ruby Jones and Sybil Edwards all of Chatsworth; many nieces and nephews also survive.

Funeral services will be Wednesday at 4 p.m. from the chapel of Shawn Chapman Funeral Gome with Rev. Earl Howard and Rev. Shirley Caldwell officiating. Interment will follow in the Mt. Carmel Cemetery.

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

Blankenship, Srennia 89-90, 26Jul1912 - 25Jul2002, Chatsworth, Murray, GA, GA-256-16-3583

Muscogee

2008, Columbus, Muscogee Co., GA, Obituary

http://dbease.montgomeryadvertiser.com/dbEase/cgi-bin/go_get.pl?tableName=Obits
Publication Date: 04/04/2008

BAILEY, Mable Hope, of Columbus, GA, died Wednesday, April 2, 2008 at St. Francis Hospital. Funeral services willbe held at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, April 5, 2008 at Striffler-Hamby Mortuary, Macon Road Chapel, Columbus, GA., with Reverend Joe Jim merson officiating. Interment will follow in Parkhill Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 1:00 p.m. until service time at Striffler-Hamby.

Ms. Bailey was born in Lawrence County, Missouri, daughter of the late Jaxie F. Hope and Mary E. Sanders; and has lived in Columbus since 1952. She was a gracious lady and faithful Christian and a long time member of First Baptist Church and the Covenant-McClatchey Sunday School Class. Ms. Bailey was an icon in the community and was the Owner and Executive Director of Mable Bailey Fashion College. She was a true matriarch to her family whom she loved dearly, and her many students where considered part of her own family. Her husband, Stanley B. Bailey, two grandsons, Jeffrey Blankenship and Shane Stephens and a sister, Marie Adams preceded her in death.

Survivors include her three children, Ramona Blankenship and her husband Louie of Montgomery, AL., Stan Bailey and his wife Annette of Columbus, and Sylvia Bailey Seferian and her husband Joe of Columbus; a brother, Everett Hope and his wife Pat of Bronaugh, Missouri and a sister, Wilma Foster and her husband Calvin of Bronaugh, Missouri.; five grandchildren, Richard Blankenship, Riki Franklin, Toni Myrick, Stephanie Clements, and Courtland Bailey and nine great grandchildren.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

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

Blankenship, Corine B. 88, 07Oct1919 - 03Mar2008, Columbus, Muscogee, GA, GA-256-40-7686

Blankenship, Helen B. 80, 23Dec1928 - 09Feb2009, Columbus, Muscogee, GA, MD-214-24-8753

Blankenship, Orajane E. 41, 16Apr1962 - 23Jan2004, Columbus, Muscogee, GA, GA-255-17-2812

Newton

+2006, Covington, Newton Co., GA, Obituary

http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=14091165

John Blankenship, of Covington, died April 25, 2006, at the age of 83. He was the son of the late Joseph and Iris Dempsey Blankenship.

A veteran of World War II and one of the survivors of Pearl Harbor, Mr. Blankenship served in the Pacific Theater and in the battle of Guadalcanal. At Scofield Barracks, Mr. Blankenship was standing in line for breakfast when Japan attacked Pearl Harbor. He was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church, American Legion Post 32, Disabled Veterans chapter 55, and VFW. Employed at Covington Furniture for 52 years until retirement, Mr. Blankenship loved fishing, jokes, his family, friends and church.

He was preceded in death by his son, Jimmy Blankenship, brothers and sisters-in-law, Raymond and Germie Blankenship, Randall "Buck" Blankenship, Clifford and Elizabeth Blankenship and Clyde Blankenship.

Mr. Blankenship is survived by his wife, Betty White Blankenship; daughters and sons-in-law, Nancy and Kenneth Penn; Cathy and Steve Glow; Lisa and Al Whiten; son and daughter-in-law, Jerry and Darlene White; grandchildren, Steve Penn, Jamie and Scott McCord, Lance and Becky White, Anthony Hall, James Hall and Erin Culbertson, Amanda Penn, Sunshine and Beau Robertson, Dustin Whiten, Lindsey Whiten, Charlie Glow; great-grandchildren, Kaite McCord, Makenzy McCord, Tristan Dupree, Jeremy White, Jacob White, Riley Robertson; sisters, Stella Tallant, Ethel Blankenship; brother and sisters-in-law, J. B. and Bea Blankenship; Julie Blankenship.

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

Blankenship, John H. 83, 23Jul1922 - 25Apr2006, Covington, Newton, GA, GA-260-40-0339

Blankenship, Lou R. 86, 09Dec1922 - 28Oct2009, Porterdale, Newton, GA, GA-256-22-8744

Paulding

2001, Dallas, Paulding Co., GA, Obituary

Herald-Dispatch, Oct 13, 2001

Elizabeth Jane Ramsey Blankenship, 37, of Dallas, Ga., formerly of Huntington, wife of Kenneth Lee Blankenship II, died Thursday at home. She was a nurse in Atlanta and attended Vogue Beauty School.

Also surviving are one daughter, Sarah Elizabeth Blankenship; her parents, C. David and Beth Ramsey; one brother, Chuck Ramsey of Newark, Del.; and three sisters, Dianne Chapman of Newark, Valerie Wells of Proctorville, Ohio, and Linda Johnson of Jackson, S.C. Memorial service today in Dallas.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

+2008, Dallas, Paulding Co., GA, Obituary

News-Democrat & Leader (Russellville, KY) - September 26, 2008

Carl C. Steenbergen, 80, of Dallas, Ga., formerly of Adairville died Sunday, Sept. 21, 2008 at his residence. He was born in Allen County Oct. 21, 1927 a son of the late Charlie and Pernie Medley Steenbergen.

In addition to his parents, Mr. Steenbergen was proceeded in death by his sisters, Edna Mae Blankenship, Lucille Sikes, Helen Bridges and Louise Lawson. Mr. Steenbergen was a veteran of the United States Army having served in WWII. He was the city superintendent of the Adairville Water and Sewer Department for 25 years and a member of the Adairville Volunteer Fire Department. He was a member of New Hope Baptist Church in Adairville and was a loving father and friend.

Funeral services were held Thursday, Sept. 25 at New Hope Baptist Church with Bro. Danny Pace officiating. Burial followed in Greenwood Cemetery. Pallbearers were Thurman Blake, Mack McKenzie, Chris Lynn, Chad Robertson, Carlos Ford and Billy Dorris.

He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Jean Davis Steenbergen; his son, Roger and wife Tai Steenbergen of Hiram, Ga.; his brother, Brice Steenbergen of Franklin, Ind.; his grandchildren, T. J. Steenbergen of Henderson, Nev. and Steven Steenbergen of Austin, Texas, and a host of nieces and nephews.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

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

Blankenship, Eva J. 40, 30Sep1960 - 06May2001, Dallas, Paulding, GA, GA-254-23-0747

Peach

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

Blankenship, James H. 76, 08Feb1928 - 30Jun2004, Byron, Peach, GA, TX-453-46-3114

Polk

+2003, Cedartown, Polk Co., GA, Obituary

https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/17501842/john-earl-blankenship

John "Earl" Blankenship, 66, of 24 Pine Forest Dr., Cedartown, passed away Thursday, May 8, 2003.

He was a native of Cedartown, a fireman from 1959 to 1964, and was a carpenter for most of his life. He was also a member of Southside Baptist Church.

He was preceded in death by: mother, Rachel Ayers Blankenship; stepmother, Gert Blankenship; brothers, Billy and Estol Wayne Blankenship.

Survivors include: father, Billy Blankenship; wife, Shirley Blake Blankenship; son, Mike Blankenship; daughters, Amanda Wood, Rena Smith, and Tina Blankenship; sisters, Jeanette Carnes, JoAnn Sanders, and Carol Griffin; brother, Donnie Blankenship; 8 grandchildren, and one great-grandchild.

Funeral services were conducted at 2 pm, Saturday, May 10, 2003, in the chapel of the Gammage Funeral Home with Rev. J. C. Robinson, Rev. Jerome Smith, and Rev. R. B. Hulsey officiating. Interment followed in Northview Cemetery. Pallbearers were Gary Martin, Dewey Chandler, Richard Robinson, W.J. Cole, Cowboy Folsom, Coy Patterson, Tony McElwee, Timmy Blankenship, Scott Blankenship, Brian Blankenship.

+2009, Cedartown, Polk Co., GA, Obituary

http://www.liteseyfh.com/obituary/455165

Mrs. Kathy Blankenship Zhou, age 56, of Cedartown, GA, passed away on Sunday, February 1, 2009 following an extended illness. She was born September 10, 1952 in Polk Co. to the late Bobby & Donis Blankenship.

Mrs. Zhou was a member of the Grace Baptist Church in Cedartown, and was a former singer for over forty years with the Bedfords.

Surviving are, Her Husband, David Zhou, Son & Daughter in law, Ralph & Kelly Smith, Daughters & Sons in law, Annette & Jason Cox, Suzanne & Wayne Turner and Melissa Edge, Brothers & Sisters in law, Kyle & Amy Blankenship and Bobby & Wendy Blankenship, Sister, Marie Beck. Grandchildren, Jason Smith, Ashley Edge, Payton Cox, Kierston Cox and Macy Turner.

Funeral services will be at 2:00 pm, on Tuesday, February 3, 2009, from the Chapel of the Lester C. Litesey Funeral Home with Rev. Todd Brown, Rev. Trey Jones & Bishop David Braziel officiating, interment will follow in the Greenwood Cemetery.

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

Blankenship, Bobby G. 69, 29Mar1932 - 01Dec2001, Cedartown, Polk, GA, GA-252-44-8087

Blankenship, Donis 63, 27Sep1936 - 30Jul2000, Cedartown, Polk, GA, GA-257-52-6087

Blankenship, Frances 72, 04Jul1929 - 22May2002, Cedartown, Polk, GA, GA-256-44-0995

Blankenship, Florence E. 88-87, 02Nov1916 - 03Nov2004, Cedartown, Polk, GA, GA-253-09-2616

Blankenship, Gertrude J. 82, 12May1919 - 11Sep2001, Cedartown, Polk, GA, GA-254-14-5825

Blankenship, John E. 66, 22Dec1936 - 08May2003, Cedartown, Polk, GA, GA-257-52-7013

Blankenship, Roy T. 90, 25Oct1911 - 21Feb2002, Cedartown, Polk, GA, GA-253-09-5342

Blankenship, Virginia 77, 31Mar1924 - 18Dec2001, Cedartown, Polk, GA, GA-257-30-8121

Richmond

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

Blankenship, Billy H. 68, 07Feb1934 - 11Mar2002, Augusta, Richmond, GA, AL-424-40-8493

Blankenship, Dean D. 59, 06??Nov1946 - 01Mar2006, Augusta, Richmond, GA, CA-563-64-0467

Blankenship, Heskel W. 76, 12Apr1924 - 10May2000, Hephzibah, Richmond, GA, WV-236-22-8339

Rockdale

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

Blankenship, Jimmy 69, 14Jun1935 - 16Nov2004, Conyers, Rockdale, GA, GA-255-48-9956

Blankenship, Tommie W. 87, 05Nov1913 - 15Jul2001, Conyers, Rockdale, GA, GA-253-03-6476

Spalding

+2003, Griffin, Spalding Co., GA, Obituary

http://www.genlookups.com/ga/webbbs_config.pl/read/266

Mr. John Ray Blankenship, 47, of Wildwood Circle, Griffin, died Thursday, July 3, 2003 at the Spalding Regional Medical Center. He was born in Fulton County on July 31, 1955 to the late John L. Blankenship.

Mr. Blankenship was a veteran of the United States Army, a member of the Westside Baptist Church in Mableton and was a cabinet maker.

Survivors include wife, Carolyn C. Blankenship; his mother, LaVerne Todd Blankenship; four children, Michael Blankenship, Michelle Blankenship, Todd Blankenship and Darlene Davis; four grandchildren, Cameron Blankenship, Tristen Blankenship, Carols Davis and Chandler Davis.

Funeral services will be conducted today at 2 pm, in the Chapel of the Conner-Westbury Funeral Home in Griffin. Dr. Tom Daugherty and Rev. J. E. Jarrard will officiate. Interment will follow in the Allen-Lee Memorial United Methodist Church Cemetery in Lone Oak, GA.

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

Blankenship, Alma W. 86-87, 31Mar1913 - 22Mar2000, Griffin, Spalding, GA, GA-255-12-7337

Blankenship, John R. 47, 31Jul1955 - 03Jul2003, Griffin, Spalding, GA, GA-260-96-8735

Blankenship, Lizzie 94, 14Dec1906 - 09Feb2001, Griffin, Spalding, GA, GA-257-14-8465

Sumter

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

Blankenship, Lucile S. 86, 15Jan1920 - 25May2006, Americus, Sumter, GA, GA-256-12-1882

Thomas

2007, Thomasville, Thomas Co., GA, Obituary

http://obit.allenfh.com/obitdisplay.html?id=437491&clientid=allenfh&listing=Found

Funeral services for Mary Christine Gee Blankenship, 80, of Thomasville are 10:00 am, Friday, July 20, 2007 at Allen & Allen Funeral Chapel, with interment in Laurel Hill Cemetery. The Rev. Lee Waller will officiate. Grady Burgess Sunday School Class will serve as honorary pallbearers.

Mrs. Blankenship died July 15, 2007 at Golden Living Center. Born December 25, 1926 in Waco, TX, she was the daughter of the late Charles Vernon & Vinnie Ruth (Butler) Gee. On June 5, 1948 in Waco, TX, she married Albert Blankenship, who survives. She was a homemaker, a teacher at Garrison Pilcher School and a member of Dawson Street Baptist Church.

Other survivors include sons & daughters-in-law: Bruce Neal & Teresa Blankenship, of Thomasville, and Charles Albert & Cyndi Blankenship, of Canton, N.C. Also surviving are grandchildren, Matthew Neal and Amanda Blankenship, Steven Lee Blankenship, R J McClure, Rory McClure; a great grandson, Britton Blankenship, and a brother & sister-in-law Roy Melton & Edna Rhea Gee, of Irving, TX.

Two brothers Vernon Gee and Joe Gee preceded her in death.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

Thomas

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

Blankenship, Christine G. 80, 25Dec1926 - 15Jul2007, Thomasville, Thomas, GA, TX-462-34-8107

Troup

2007, LaGrange, Troup Co., GA, Obituary

Blankenship, Ernest Preston Son of
Mrs. Margie N. Blankenship, 80, of LaGrange passed away Friday, May 18, 2007, at Hospice LaGrange. She was born March 25, 1927, in Langdale, Ala., daughter of the late Thomas Sr. and Janie Freeman Hay. Mrs. Blankenship retired from LaGrange Moulding and loved gospel singings.

Survivors include several grandchildren including her grandson and his wife, Byron and Crystal Blankenship of LaGrange; a sister-in-law, Judy Hay of Newnan; several nieces and nephews and
many special friends.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Ernest Preston Blankenship; and her son and daughter-in-law, Doyle Preston and Shirley Ann Blankenship. Funeral services will be at 2:00
Sunday in the HunterAllen-Myhand Chapel with Rev. Jimmy Little and Rev. Sam Wood officiating. Interment will follow in Meadoway Gardens.

From: PSB patpm(at)knology.net

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

Blankenship, Virginia C. 76, 06Jul1932 - 20Nov2008, Lagrange, Troup, GA, GA-260-42-8859

Blankenship, Margie 80, 25Mar1927 - 18May2007, Lagrange, Troup, GA, AL-421-28-5303

Blankenship, James W. 71, 15Mar1936 - 01Apr2007, Lagrange, Troup, GA, GA-257-54-6983

Union

+2008, Blairsville, Union Co., GA, Obituary

http://obitsforlife.com/obituary/302401/Dean-Blaine.php

Mr. Blaine Dean, age 88, of Blairsville, Georgia, passed away Friday, November 28, 2008 at Union General Hospital. Mr. Dean was born Wednesday, June 16, 1920 in Mingo County, West Virginia, to the late Newton and Sara Jane (Blankenship) Dean .

He grew up in Gilbert, West Virginia, and graduated from Gilbert High School and then entered the US Navy and served until his retirement in 1962. He was a veteran of WWII and the Korean Conflict. He retired to Jacksonville, Florida, where he volunteered in the Naval Hospital with the Red Cross until 2005.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Marion Holbrook Dean and thirteen brothers and sisters.

Surviving family members are: 8 sisters: Oma Montgomery of Cleveland, Ohio; Ruby Robinson of Gilbert, West Virginia; Carrie Franklin of Chesapeak, Ohio; Georgia Jones of Sacramento, California; Betty Vance of Davin, West Virginia; June Grant of Smithville, West Virginia; Helen Hendricks of Gilbert, West Virginia; and Rhenda Stafford of Blue Ridge, Georgia; and numerous nieces and nephews.

No services are presently planned.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

Upson

+2009, Thomaston, Upson Co., GA, Obituary

http://themonticellonews.com/ree-mckinsley-blankenship-p3006-64.htm

Funeral services for Ree McKinsley Blankenship, 67, of Thomaston, were held last Thursday, May 4, in the chapel of Coggins Funeral Home in Thomaston, with burial in Crystal Hill Cemetery. The Rev. Albert Hammond officiated.

Mr. Blankenship died Saturday, April 29, at Cartersville Medical Center, [Bartow Co., GA]. Mr. Blankenship was born on March 17, 1939, in Eatonton, the son of Nora and the late Edward Blankenship.

He served his country in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. Mr. Blankenship was employed with All Coast Trucking where he worked as a truck driver for two and a half years. He was of the Pentecostal faith.

Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Deborah Blankenship of Thomaston; daughters, Penny Barnes of Alpharetta, Melissa Neese, Christy Samples and Julie Taylor, all of Thomaston, and Angie Dickerson and Lisa Massey, both of Cumming; sons, Bob Blankenship and Ronnie Blankenship, both of Thomaston; Scott Blankenship of Monticello; Ree Blankenship of Palmetto, Robert Blankenship of Stockbridge, Greg Burger of Cumming and Mark Burger of Atlanta; mother, Nora Blankenship of Thomaston; 33 grandchildren, and several great-grandchildren.

2009, Thomaston, Upson Co., GA, Obituary

www.times-herald.com

Mr. Timmy Dewayne Slaton, 47, of Thomaston, died Wednesday, June 17, 2009, at Columbus Regional Medical Center. He was born March 1, 1962, in Coweta County, GA, to Lindsey & Sara Watts Slaton. His father preceded him in death.

The funeral is Monday, June 22 at 11 a.m. graveside at Oak Hill Cemetery with Rev. Archie Slaton officiating. The visitation is Monday morning between 9 - 10:45 a.m. at McKoon Funeral Home, 38 Jackson St., Newnan.

Survivors include children, Brittany Blankenship of Newnan, Dewayne Slaton of Thomaston; mother, Sara Slaton of Thomaston; sister, Emily Mills; and brother, Lennie Slaton of Thomaston.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

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

Blankenship, Ree M. 67, 17Mar1939 - 29Apr2006, The Rock, Upson, GA, GA-259-54-9518

Blankenship, James R. 81, 01Jul1928 - 11Oct2009, Thomaston, Upson, GA, GA-255-38-0768

Walker

2009, Rossville, Walker Co., GA, Obituary

www.roanecounty.com

Lawrence Paul Cochran, 83 of Rossville, Ga., died Friday, Feb. 6, 2009.

Born Nov. 30, 1925 in Harriman, he was the son of Lawrence and Clara Cochran, both of whom preceded him in death. A U.S. Navy veteran of World War II, he served aboard the USS Saratoga. He retired from Combustion Engineering after 30 years of service. He was a member of People’s Baptist Church, Rossville, and American Legion Post 214. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by brother, Bob Cochran; son, Sgt. Wesley Cochran; and grandson, Jeff Veal.

Survivors include his wife of 62 years, Jessie Cochran of Rossville; son and daughter-in-law, Roddy and Nancy Cochran of Rossville; daughters and sons-in-law, Gail and Billy Veal of Lookout, Mountain, Carmen and Fred Pitts of Chickamauga, Ga., and Bunny and Ray Blankenship of Rossville; brother and sister-in-law, Larry and Donna Cochran of Indianapolis; sisters and brother-in-law, Mary Jo and Ralph Fox and June Douglas, all of Indianapolis; 10 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral service was at 10 a.m. Monday, Feb. 9, in W.L. Wilson & Sons Funeral Home chapel, Fort Oglethorpe, Ga., with Pastors John Carroll and Stephen Kellogg officiating. Graveside service and burial were at Chattanooga National Cemetery.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

+2009, Rossville, Walker Co., GA, Obituary

https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/42469938

Winifred "Jack" Blankenship, 76, of Rossville, Ga. passed away Friday, September 25, 2009 in a local hospital.

A native of Pikeville, Tennessee, he had lived in the north Georgia area for more than fifty years and was employed as a typesetter with the Chattanooga Times for twenty-five years. Mr. Blankenship was a veteran of the U.S. Army having served during the Korean War.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Jess & Hazel Blankenship and infant son, Wendell Blankenship.

Survivors include his wife of fourteen years, Sandra Blankenship; sons and daughters-in-law, James Lamar & Rita Blankenship, Eric Allen & Debbie Blankenship, Felix "Charlie" & Debbie Blankenship; brothers, Norman (Billie) Blankenship, & Bill (Gail) Blankenship; sisters, Janice (Denny) Foster, Diane (Harry) DeBoard, & Nancy (Dale) Shasteen; seven grandchildren, several great-grandchildren, nieces & nephews.

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

Blankenship, Winifred J. 76, 30Aug1933 - 25Sep2009, Rossville, Walker, GA, TN-415-50-0395

Walton

+2007, Monroe, Walton Co., GA, Obituary

http://obituaries.citizen-times.com/obituaries/obit.php?id=45846 , 2007-07-08

William Kenneth Blankenship Sr., 81, of Monroe, Ga., died June 26, 2007, at Emory Eastside Hospital, Snellville, Ga. The son of Clyde Phillip Blankenship and Margaret Kennedy Blankenship, of North Carolina, he was a World War II Navy veteran.

Surviving are his sons, William K. Blankenship Jr., Monroe, Ga., and Richard D. Blankenship, of Beijing, China; daughter, Katherine B. Rogers, of Fletcher, N.C.; brothers, Eugene C. Blankenship, of Asheville, Frank P. Blankenship, of Weaverville, N.C.; sister, Kathleen B. Hyatt, of Asheville; grandchildren, Kevin Rogers, Heather Nolan, Kristen Rogers, Jayd Blankenship, Seth Rogers, Jeff Blankenship and Molly Blankenship; great-grandsons, Druw Rogers, Kaiden Rogers and Jonathan Stephens.

He was preceded in death by his son, Ronald David Blankenship, and his wife, Laura Willoree Young Blankenship.

The service of committal will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, July 14, 2007, at McClurd Family Cemetery on Bolens Creek, near Burnsville, N.C.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

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

Blankenship, William K. 81, 08Feb1926 - 26Jun2007, Monroe, Walton, GA, NC-246-32-4201

Webster

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

Blankenship, Clay N. 48, 28Jan1961 - 30Mar2009, Preston, Webster, GA, GA-252-11-0153

Blankenship, Alexander A. 71, 15Nov1932 - 15Sep2004, Preston, Webster, GA, MD-219-38-7478

Whitfield

+2007, Dalton, Whitfield Co., GA, Obituary

Mrs. Irene B. Howard, 87, of Dalton, passed away Saturday, April 21, 2007, at her residence.

Irene was preceded in death by her husband Robert Howard; daughter Lovene Howard; parents Edd and Beulah Blankenship; Brothers Harold Blankenship and Bud Blankenship; and sisters Veta Lowery and Ina Lou Patterson.

Survivors include her daughters Jearline Chastain of Tunnel Hill and Lula Colter of Chatsworth; sons the Rev. Earl Howard and Danny Howard, both of Chatsworth, and Lester Howard of Dalton; 18 grandchildren; a number of great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren; a brother, the Rev. Roy Blankenship and sisters Minnie Bowen, Ruby Jones and Syble Edwards, all of Chatsworth. Nieces and nephews also survive.

Services are Tuesday at 2 p.m. at Mount Carmel Baptist Church with the Rev. Mark Bowen and the Rev. Matthew Harris officiating. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery.

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

Blankenship, Merle O. 75, 26Oct1930 - 03Jul2006, Dalton, Whitfield, GA, GA-254-42-6567

Blankenship, Hazel V. 87, 10Mar1913 - 17Oct2000, Dalton, Whitfield, GA, WV-234-46-5445

Worth

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

Blankenship, Mary R. 75, 27Oct1927 - 20Jul2003, Sylvester, Worth, GA, LA-436-38-0975