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Blankinship, Kenneth B. 39, 23Feb1970
- 19Jan2010, (72), GA-252-02-3764
Blankenship, Jeffery Keith 45, 24Sep1964 - 25May2010, (Georgia), GA-255-19-5086
Bartow
2011, Adairsville, Bartow Co., GA, Obituary
The Daily Tribune News, (Carterville, GA) - March 6, 2011
Mr. Francis Young, age 68, of 531 East Pleasant Valley Road, NW,
Adairsville, passed away Friday afternoon, March 4, 2011, at the residence. He
was born in Chatsworth, Dec. 30, 1942, son of the late Seaborn and Parthena Blankenship Young.
He attended Arm of God Church in Waleska. Mr. Young was always a hard
worker and enjoyed spending time with his family.
He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Junior Young
and Donald Young; a grandson, Daniel Young.
Survivors include his wife of 33 years, Joyce Redd Young of
Adairsville; three sons and daughters-in-law, James (Virginia) Young of
Adairsville, Steve (April) Young of Adairsville, and Kenny Young of Canton; two
daughters and sons-in-law, Barbara (Jimmy) Ragland of Adairsville and Joanie
(Shone) Stewart of Adairsville; 15 grandchildren and a great-grandchild; a
brother, Eugene "Toby" and Helen Young; a sister-in-law, Betty Young
and nieces and nephews also survive.
Funeral services will be held on Monday, March 7, 2011, at 2 p.m.
from the chapel of Barton Funeral Home with Rev. Glenn Stout and Rev. Cary Hall
officiating. Interment will follow in Towe Chapel Cemetery, Adairsville.
Charlie Lockridge, Tony Lyles, Ron Dickerson, Terry Edwards, Dennis Mitz, and
Shane Childers will serve as pallbearers while Dale Hall and Jeff Green will be
honorary pallbearers
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2011, Cartersville, Bartow Co., GA, Obituary
The Daily Tribune News, (Carterville, GA) - January 26, 2011
Mrs. Willie Mae Underwood Daniel Jaworski, 93, of Cartersville,
died peacefully Tuesday, Jan. 25, at her residence following a short illness.
She was born in Bowling Green, Ky., Jan. 31, 1917, and was the daughter of the
late Watt Underwood and the late Grace Padgett Underwood.
Mrs. Jaworski moved from Kentucky to Cartersville in 1988. She
worked as a sales person in the insurance industry and was a tireless servant
of her church and community. She was a member of Canton Road Church of God
where she was in charge of the seniors.
Preceding her in death along with her parents are her first
husband, Orvil Ivan Daniel; her second husband, Stanley Jaworski; her son,
Robert Daniel; one brother and one sister.
Survivors include her daughter, Onita Blankenship
of Kennesaw; two grandchildren, Denise Lynn Shadrick of Arkansas and Avis Grace
Wilson of Oklahoma; 11 great-grandchildren; and three
great-great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m., Thursday, Jan. 27,
at Canton Road Church of God with Rev. Dewayne McCreary and Rev. Dale Brewer
officiating. Mrs. Jaworski will be taken to Bowling Green, Kentucky to be laid
to rest in Fairview Cemetery. Pallbearers are asked to meet at 10:15 a.m.,
Thursday at Canton Road Church of God and will include: Dennis Priest, Johnny
Davis, Steve Jones, Freddie White, Rodney Ryans and Nick Barnett. Ken Roth and
Steve Arendall will serve as honorary pallbearers.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2011, Cartersville, Bartow Co., GA, Obituary
The Daily Tribune News, (Carterville, GA) - February 21, 2011
Mrs. Jamie Grace Baker Simmons, 79, of Burnt Hickory Road,
Cartersville, passed away on Sunday, Feb. 20, 2011, after a long battle with
Alzheimers Disease. She was born Nov. 17, 1931, in Bartow County, the daughter
of the late John Akin Baker and Amanda Cochran Baker and was a lifelong member
of Oak Grove Baptist Church.
She graduated from Cass High School in 1950 and during her life,
worked at EZ Mills, Bartow County School and Peoples Livestock. Mrs. Simmons
married Sam Simmons in 1956 and they had two children, Sammy and Sissy. She was
known to all as "Aunt Jamie" and will be forever remembered for her
giving spirit, generosity and kindness to everyone. She never met a stranger
and saw the good in every person. Aunt Jamie held a special place in her heart
for all children.
She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Sam Simmons
and a sister and brother in law, Barbara and Bill Blankenship.
Surviving is her son and daughter-in-law, Sammy and Wendy Simmons,
daughter and son-in-law, Faith (Sissy) and James Curtis, a brother and sister
in law, Wesley and Liz Baker of Kingston, grandchildren, Charlotte and Cheyenne
Frady and Cameron Simmons and many nieces and nephews, each of whom she
considered her own.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, Feb. 23, at 2 p.m. in the
chapel of Owen Funeral Home with Rev. David Baker officiating. Burial will
follow in Oak Hill Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Cameron Simmons, David Evans,
Marty Baker, Robby Simmons, Haynie Cochran, Corey and Blue Evans and Cody
Tidwell. Honorary pallbearers will be , Cliff Martin,
Floyd Ponder, Ronnie Ponder, Ralph Jones, Sammy Evans, Benny Hithcock, Darrell
Tidwell and Billy Jones.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2013, Cartersville, Bartow Co., GA, Obituary
Published in The Telegraph from March 30 to
March 31, 2013
Alan Lee Blankenship
died March 27, 2013 in Cartersville, Georgia of natural causes. Born in
Washington, DC on February 2, 1955 to the late Forrest and Vivian Blankenship,
Alan grew up in Macon and attended Bibb County Schools. His passion
for sports stemmed in part from his days in the 1960's when he was the bat boy
for the Macon Peaches. In later years he was active in community intramural
sports to include involvement with the Nike Pro-Am Golf Tournaments. He was a
certified gemologist and for many years owned Alan's Jewelers on Forsyth Road.
He is survived by his daughter,
Sterling Blankenship, Atlanta; sister, Laura Strange (Jim), Atlanta; niece, Leslie
Fisher (Rob) Atlanta; nephew, Adam Strange, Birmingham, and several aunts and
cousins.
A memorial service will be held on April 20 at 2pm at East View
Cemetery, 725 Kingston Avenue, Rome Georgia.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2013, Cartersville, Bartow
Co., GA, Obituary
The Atlanta
Journal-Constitution, (GA) - August 21, 2013
Mrs. Ruby Lee Blankenship, age 66, of
Cartersville, GA passed away on Monday, August 19, 2013. Mrs. Blankenship was
self-employed for 35 years as a hairdresser before retiring.
Survivors include her son, James D.
Peffley of Cartersville; her daughter, Tammy Y. Hall of Douglasville; eight
grandchildren and one great grandchild.
Funeral arrangements for Mrs. Blankenship
will be announced at a later date by Carmichael Funeral Home in Marietta, GA
(770) 424-4924.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2014, Emerson, Bartow Co., GA, Obituary
Henry Lee Jordan went home to be with the Lord on August 8, 2014
following an extended illness.
Living in Emerson for his
entire life, he was an active member of the Emerson community representing the
community on the City Council, first as a councilman and then as Mayor for some
32 years. He was a member of the Emerson Masonic Lodge #738 F & AM, a
Deacon at Bethany Baptist Church and helped establish the community Civil
Defense Force and Volunteer Fire Department.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Freeman M. Jordan and Edith
Elizabeth Hilburn Jordan and grandson, Justin Jordan.
He was a second generation master carpenter, following in his
father's footsteps. He will be missed.
Henry leaves behind his wife of 58 years, Kitty Sue Fowler Jordan, sister Bonnie Blankenship, and sisters-in-law Yvonne Leander and
husband Robert Harrison and Judy Fowler. Carrying on his legacy are three
children; Sherron Jordan O'Conor and her husband Ellsworth of Acworth, Stephen
Jordan of Emerson, and T. Scott Jordan and his wife LaDonna of Cartersville;
five grandchildren: Brandi O'Conor Elliott and her husband Michael of Orlando
Fl, Nicholas O'Conor and his wife Angela of Kennesaw, S. Bo Jordan and Dusty
Jordan of Emerson and Jacob Jordan of Cartersville; and three
great-grandchildren; Elizabeth Elliott, Greyson O'Conor and Emmalynn Elliott.
He has also left behind many extended family members and dear friends who all
meant so much to him.
Funeral service will be held on Monday, August 11th at 2:00 pm at
Bethany Baptist Church in Emerson with Terry Webb, Rev. Danny Willis and Rev.
Rex Cox officiating. Pallbearers will include Jacob Jordan, Dusty Jordan, Bo
Jordan, Nick O'Conor, Michael Elliott, Wesley Davey, Stephen Jordan and Scott
Jordan.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2011, Kingston, Bartow Co., GA, Obituary
http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=99300036
Mrs. Emoline
Sophenia Phillips, age 77, Kingston, passed away on Monday
morning, October 17, 2011, at a Cartersville hospital, [Bartow Co., GA]. Mrs. Phillips was born in Cave Spring on October 28, 1933, daughter of
the late Ralph Blankenship and the late Maggie Youngblood Blankenship.
She was also
preceded in death by her husband, Charles Edward Phillips, on May 12, 1998, by
a son, Jonathan Daniel Phillips, and by a brother, Milton Blankenship, and his
wife, Cornelia. Mrs. Phillips was a member of the East Rome Baptist Church and
worked for 26 years at the Dairy Queen in West Rome.
Survivors
include 2 daughters, Mrs. Pam Burnett, and her husband, Gary, Rome, and Mrs.
Sandra Hicks, and her husband, David, Armuchee; 2 sons, Charles W. Phillips,
Kingston, and Tommy Phillips, and his wife, Laura, Rome; 4 grandchildren; 3
great grandchildren; nieces and nephews also survive.
Funeral
services will be held on Wednesday, October 19, 2011, at 2pm in the Chapel at
Henderson & Sons Funeral Home with Dr. Larry Davis officiating. Interment
will follow in the family lot at Oakland Cemetery. Active pallbearers: Brad
Serpa, David Hicks, Andy Jarrell, Craig Phillips, Eddie Blankenship, and Mike Samuelson. Honorary:
John Shaw.
2011, Statham, Barrow Co., GA, Obituary
The Southsider Voice, (Indianapolis, IN) - October 12, 2011
A memorial service for Carlos Johnson [7/15/46 - 9/3/11] will take
place at Mount Tabor Baptist Church in Statham, GA. at 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct.
15. Carlos was a self-employed plumber.
Survivors include: daughter, Tamara (Tim) Shroeder; grandsons,
Donavan and Jacob Schroeder, all of Jefferson, GA; brothers, Paul (Jean)
Johnson, Frank Johnson, Harley (Diana) Johnson; twin brother, the Rev. Carson
(Rebecca) Johnson of Abilene, KS; sister, Harriet Phelps; companion Teresa
Woods of Statham, GA; several nieces and nephews; several great-nieces and
nephews; and dear friend, Robert (Poncho) Chapman and wife Janie.
Mr. Johnson was preceded in death by his father, Carvle Johnson; mother, Iva Blankenship Johnson; brother, John Johnson; sister, Martha Johnson.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Bibb
2012, Macon, Bibb Co., GA, Obituary
The Macon Telegraph, (GA) - January 14, 2012
Patsy Whitmire Bowers, 75, passed away Thursday, January 12, 2012
at a local nursing care facility. Memorial services will be held at 3P.M.,
Sunday at Forest Hills United Methodist Church with the Rev. Jimmy Towson
officiating. Burial will be private.
Mrs. Bowers, daughter of the late James Judson Whitmire and Lena
Althea Slayton Whitmire, was born in Joanna, SC. Living in Macon a number of years, she was an accountant with Sonoco Products and was a
member of First Presbyterian Church of Hartsville and of Clinton, SC.
She was preceded in death by her grandson, Jeffery T. Stephens.
Survivors include her husband, William P. "Bill" Bowers
of Macon; her daughter, Susan Bowers (Steve) Goins of Macon; her grandchildren, Whitney B. Stephens and Sterling Blankenship of Macon; her great granddaughter, Hailey
Stephens of Macon; her siblings, Clyde (Myra) Whitmire of Gaffney, SC, Copeland
(Diana) Whitmire of Clinton, SC, Fredrick (Sue) Whitmire of Gray Court, SC and
Sara (Ansel) Gilliam of Buffalo, SC, and several nieces and nephews.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2012, Macon, Bibb Co., GA, Obituary
Published in The Telegraph on November 2, 2012
Margaret Stafford Long, 89, peacefully went home to be with her
Lord on Thursday, November 1, 2012.
Graveside services will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, November 3,
2012 at Macon Memorial Park Cemetery with her grandson, the Rev.
Michael Blankenship
officiating.
Mrs. Long was preceded in death by her husband, James F. Long and
her daughter, Twila Marge Long.
She was born in Centerville the daughter of the late John Felton
Stafford and Lillie Pearl Leaptrot Stafford. She was a devoted wife, homemaker,
mother, grandmother and great grandmother and was a member of First Baptist
Church, Vidalia.
Survivors include her daughters, Sharon (Mack) McElmurray of Macon
and Janice Dunford of Vidalia; her son, James "Jimmy" F. Long, Jr. of
Dublin; four grandchildren, Michael Blankenship of Macon, Kelly Dunford and Layla Hartley
of Vidalia and Trey Long of Macon; five great
grandchildren, Melodee
Blankenship, Matthew Blankenship, Mia Wilson, Leyton Dunford, Kyndall
Dunford and several nieces and nephews.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Bleckley
2011, Cochran, Bleckley Co., GA, Obituary
The Macon Telegraph, (GA) - April 3, 2011
Memorial services for Mr. Harvey L. Young, 80, of Cochran who died
Thursday, March 31, 2011, will be held at 3P.M. on Sunday, April 3, 2011 in the
Chapel of Fisher Funeral Home with Rev. James Harrison officiating.
Mr. Young was born in Bleckley County, the son of the late John W.
Young, Sr. and Bessie Mae Barrs Young and the widower of Lydia Lynn Young. He
was a veteran of the U.S. Navy and retired from Bell Laboratories. He was the
former owner of Young Service Station. He attended Emmanuel Baptist Church. He
was a dual member of the Cochran Masonic Lodge and the Cranford, N.J. Masonic Lodge.
He was preceded in death by a daughter, Susan Young and a
granddaughter, Jessica Hatton.
Survivors include his wife, Shirley H. Young of Cochran; daughter,
Donna Young of Cochran; grandson, William Sanders of Cochran; step-children, Tammy Blankenship of Montgomery, AL and Ed Harbin of
Cochran; sister, Hazel Jones of Columbus; brothers, Glyn Young of Cochran and
David (Pete) Young of Macon.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Brooks
2011, Quitman, Brooks Co., GA, Obituary
Thomasville Times-Enterprise (GA) - September 7, 2011
Services for Thomas "Tom" Loyd Lodge, Jr., 87, of
Quitman, will be held 11 a.m. Friday, Sept. 9, 2011, in Philadelphia Baptist
Church with Rev. Thilmon Vonier officiating. Burial will follow in Philadelphia
Church Cemetery.
Mr. Lodge passed away Wednesday, Sept. 7, 2011, at Archbold
Memorial Hospital after a lengthy illness. He was born Jan. 27, 1924, in
Colquitt. Thomas was the son of Thomas Loyd Lodge Sr. and Evelyn Grace Maxwell
Lodge. After graduating from Boston High School in Boston in 1941, he worked
for a short time for a construction company in Tallahassee, Fla., before
entering the service. Thomas was a veteran of World War II, serving in the
139th Army Air Force. He graduated from the Military Police Academy,
Indianapolis, Ind., and spent three years in Ascension Island, a re-fueling
Submarine Patrol Base, guarding and servicing planes that were active in the
war. Thomas married Dorothy Bell on Dec. 10, 1946. Thomas and Dorothy lived for
a short while in Fernandina Beach, Fla., and, in November 1948, they moved to
the east side community in Brooks County, where they built a home in 1955 and
have lived there since. Thomas was a member of Philadelphia Baptist Church,
where he was ordained a deacon in April 1965. Always active, faithful and
supportive of his church, he served on numerous committees through the years
until he suffered a stroke in August of 2002 and became disabled. Thomas was a
farmer and he enjoyed serving and working on some agriculture committees. For
years, he was an active member of the Farmers Co-Op.
He is survived by his wife of 64 years Dorothy; two daughters,
Linda Booth (Bill) and Lila Jones (Kenny); son, Larry Thomas Lodge (Sharon
Phillips); seven grandchildren,
Kevin Booth (Brandi), Justin Lodge (Amber), Kelly Blankenship ,
Adam Lodge, Austin Lodge (Keri), Jeremy Johnson (Keri), Jennifer Ryan (Chad);
three step grandsons, Cade Jones (Sheena), Blake Jones and Blair Jones; and, 12
great-grandchildren. He leaves one brother, Earl Weibert Lodge (Sybil) of
Quincy, Fla.; sisters– in-law, Wilma Bell and Edna Tyson; and, a number of
nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents; one sister, Helen Lodge
Frost and husband Jack; sister-in-law, Hilda (Bell) Griffin and husband Bud of
Moultrie; four brothers-in-law, Ralph, David, Roland Bell and Alton Bell (wife
Prudence); and, one grandson, Joshua Lodge.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Bryan
2014, Richmond Hill, Bryan Co., GA, Obituary
http://www.meaningfulfunerals.net/fh/obituaries/obituary.cfm?o_id=2796882&fh_id=13897
Mary E. Proman, 83, died Friday, November 7, 2014 under the care of
Hospice Savannah, [Chatham
Co., GA]. She was the daughter of Dick and Emma Crowley.
She is preceded in death by her daughter, Nancy Proman Collins.
Survivors include her loving husband of 63 years, James S. Proman; children, Linda Blankenship (Mike), Ronnie
Proman (Tammy), James Proman, Judy Goggins (Larry), Ricky Proman (Kandi) and
Donnie Proman; eleven grandchildren; thirteen great grandchildren; one great
great grandchild; sisters, Margaret Sauls and Ruby Howard; and many nieces and
nephews.
Funeral Services will be held Tuesday, November 11, 2014 at 3:00
p.m. at Trinity Baptist Church with burial to follow at Daniel Baptist
Cemetery. www.carterbryanchapel.com.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Butts
2011, Jackson, Butts Co., GA, Obituary
Jackson Progress-Argus (GA) - October 20, 2011
Joanne Houston Blankenship, of Jackson, was called Home Sunday, Oct. 16, 2011. She was born
May 13, 1941 in Marietta, to the late Leo Raymond and Mary Elizabeth Rich
Houston. She was a member of Calvary Church of God in Westminster, S.C., and
attended Jackson Church of the Nazarene. She enjoyed traveling, her church,
socializing, but more than anything, spending time with her family and watching
her grandchildren.
Joanne is survived her husband
of 53 years, Jimmy G.
Blankenship , of Jackson; two daughters and son-in-law, Starr Blankenship Townsend, of Jackson, Tammy and Robert King, of Westminster, S.C.; son, Jimmy G. Blankenship , Jr.,
of Walhalla, S.C.; seven grandchildren, Josh, Jimmy III, Megan, Briana, Abigail,
Karisa, Jace; one great-granddaughter on the way; three sisters and two
brothers-in-law, Joyce and Richard Datz, Janice Dilbeck, Gloria and Charles
Edwards; brother, Jack Houston, all of Marietta; and several nieces and
nephews.
She was preceded in death a sister, Jimmie Lou Kelso, and brother,
James Houston.
Funeral services for Mrs. Joanne Blankenship will be held at 2 p.m., Wednesday, Oct. 19 in the Chapel of
Sherrell Funeral Home with the Rev. Tom Cook officiating. Interment will be at
Bethany Baptist Church Cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2014, Jackson, Butts Co.,
GA, Obituary
Jackson Progress-Argus (GA) Date: August 20, 2014
Mrs. Ollie Mae Jeffries Kitchens died Sunday, August 17, 2014. She
was born on May 26, 1921 in Jackson, Georgia to the late William Cordy and Mary
Edwards Jeffries.
She enjoyed cooking, sewing, gardening and spending time with her
family. She was always looking for ways to help neighbors, friends or total
strangers. She was very outgoing and a people person. She was employed by
Avondale Mills for over 40 years. She was a lifetime member of Worthville
Baptist Church.
She is preceded in death by her husband Grover, infant daughter
Peggy Jeanette, 1 brother and 5 sisters.
She is survived by daughter
and son-in-law, Patsy and Russell Blankenship
of Jackson; sons and daughters-in-law, Bill and Kathy Kitchens, Tim and Cathy
Kitchens of Jackson; 10 grandchildren, Monty and Carol Cavender, Scott
Cavender, Christy and Vance Beach, Alicia McGuire, Rachael and Robert Goodman,
Lee, Molly, and Lucas, Billy and Karla Kitchens; 11 great- grandchildren;
several nieces and nephews. She is also survived by her cat, Leroy.
Funeral services for Mrs. Ollie J. Kitchens will be conducted on
Tuesday, August 19, 2014 at 2:00 p.m. at Worthville Baptist Church. Dr. Benny
Tate and Reverend Dale Davis will officiate. Interment will follow in the
church cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2014, Jenkinsburg, Butts
Co., GA, Obituary
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/105937132/carolyn-rebecca-blankenship
Carolyn Rebecca Blankenship, September 25,
1954 - February 26, 2013
Mrs. Carolyn Rebecca Blankenship, age 58, of
Jenkinsburg, passed away on Tuesday, February 26, 2013. She was born in
Atlanta, Georgia on September 25, 1954.
Mrs. Blankenship was employed with
Westbury Medical Care Home.
Mrs. Blankenship is preceded in death by
her husband, John Ray Blankenship; son, John Todd Blankenship.
Survivors include her children, Rebecca
Darlene Hatfield (Thomas), Michael Ray Blankenship (Paige), Michelle Lynn
Blankenship; grandchildren, Carlos, Tristan, Chandler, Cameron, Bella, Emma,
Sabrina; brother, Wayne Bell; mother-in-law, Laverne Blankenship, several nieces
and nephews.
Funeral services will be 1:00 pm, on
Friday, March 1, 2013, conducted in the Conner-Westbury Funeral Home chapel.
Interment will be at First Methodist Church Cemetery in Lone Oak, GA.
Calhoun
+2012, Edison, Calhoun Co., GA, Obituary
The Albany Herald, (GA) - June 29, 2012
Shirley Ann Beckham Blankenship 81 of Edison died June 29, 2012 at her residence.
Graveside funeral services will be conducted Monday, July 2nd at
10:00 AM in Salem Baptist Church Cemetery in Edison with Dr. William Starling
officiating.
Mrs. Blankenship was born December 14, 1930 in Edison,
daughter of the late Charlie and Inez Lewis Beckham. She was a member of Salem
Baptist Church and a retired florist.
She was preceded in death by her daughter, Nancy
Kaye Anthony on June 15, 2012.
Survivors include her husband,
Col. James H. Blankenship (Ret) and her son James E.
Blankenship both of Edison, a
grandson, Mason C. Johnson and a son-in-law, James Anthony of Brandenburg, KY,
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2013, Edison, Calhoun Co., GA, Obituary
The Albany Herald, (GA) - May 1, 2013
Mrs. Ruth Hammock Murphy, 80, of 119 S.W. Annice St., Edison, Ga.,
died Tuesday, April 30, 2013 in the Boyington Nursing Home in Gulfport, [Harrison Co.], MS.
Her funeral will be held Sunday, May 5, 2013, at 2 PM in the Mt.
Hebron Baptist Church, Hwy 216, Cuthbert, Ga. Burial
will follow in the Mt. Hebron Cemetery. Rev. Jackie Williams
officiating.
Mrs. Hammock was born in Randolph Co. September 16, 1932 to the
late Jessie Hammock and Odell Harrison Hammock. She was homemaker and a member
of Mt. Hebron Baptist Church.
Other than her parents; she was preceded in death by her husband
Horace Eugene Murphy.
Mrs. Hammock is survived by a daughter:
Jawana Murphy Blankenship and a son: Robert Murphy - Both of Gulf
Port, Miss.1 sister: Betty Brackin of Arlington, Ga. and by 2 brothers: James
& wife Joyce Hammock of Morgan; Charlie and wife Bessie Hammock of
Abbeville, Al. Also by 7 Nieces and Nephews.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2014, Edison, Calhoun Co., GA, Obituary
The Albany Herald, (GA) - June 1, 2014
Col. (retired) James Henry Blankenship, 87, of Edison passed away peacefully at his residence
surrounded by his son, James E. Blankenship and his cousin, Ed Williams on June 1,
2014.
Graveside funeral services will be conducted on Tuesday, June 3rd
at 10:00 AM in the Salem Baptist Church Cemetery near Edison. Mr. Blankenship
was born November 9, 1926 in Valdosta the son of the late Robert and Nellie Burke
Blankenship. He was a retired
Navy and Army Veteran of 31 years, a shop teacher for Randolph Clay High School
and a member of the Edison United Methodist Church.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Shirley Ann
Beckham Blankenship, a daughter, Nancy B. Anthony and a sister,
Louise Blankenship.
Survivors include a son,
James E. Blankenship of Edison, a son-in-law, James Anthony of
Brandenburg, KY., a sister, Ann Blankenship of Panama City, FL., a grandson, Mason C.
Johnson of Frederick, MD., a great grandson, Riley Johnson and a cousin, Ed
Williams of Ozark, AL.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Camden
+2013, Saint Marys, Camden Co., GA, Obituary
http://www.meaningfulfunerals.net/fh/obituaries/obituary.cfm?o_id=1977756&fh_id=13912
Carolyn Ann McFarland (Boo) Blankenship, Loving and Devoted Wife and Boo to James Ray Blankenship passed peacefully and gracefully on
Tuesday, February 19, 2013 in her St Marys Home.
Carolyn is Mommy to Tamara Christine
Johnson, Nanny to Brittney Nikoal Quick and husband Johnny Quick, Gi Gi to Audrina Marie Quick and Sissy to Barbara Raye Bain.
Carolyn was born November 11, 1947 in Marion, NC and was a resident
of Jacksonville and Fernandina Beach, Florida. She has been a resident of St
Marys for thirteen years and has been known and loved by many as the owner of
Bowlin’ Place.
A memorial service will be held at Shepard Funeral Home in
Folkston, Georgia on Sunday February 24th at 2pm. Friends are welcome to
attend.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Carroll
+2012, Villa Rica, Carroll Co., GA, Obituary
Douglas County Sentinel (GA) - October 18, 2012
Mrs. Frances Blankenship Corall, age 91, of Villa Rica, Georgia, formerly of Douglasville passed
away Wednesday, October 17, 2012, at her home. She was born February 27, 1921,
in Atlanta, Georgia the daughter of the late Mr. Glenn Christian Blankenship and the late Mrs. Mary Alice Ivey Blankenship.
She worked as a sitter for the elderly and she was a member of the
Seventh Day Adventist Church of Douglasville. She had a giving and loving heart
and enjoyed helping the needy and homeless by providing coats, blankets and
food. In March of 1990 she made a commitment to help the homeless of Atlanta by
making 9,218 sandwiches which her brother distributed each Sunday morning.
Along with sandwiches, she sent homemade fruit bars, cookies, crackers and
peanut butter, plus clothing, books, literature and Bible lessons. She was a
woman after God's own heart showing those that crossed her path His love. She
was a loving and devoted mother, grandmother, great-grandmother
and great-great grandmother.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her
husband, Johnny E. Purcell; daughter, Jeanette Carr; and several siblings.
She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Jacqueline and John
Blackwell of Villa Rica; sister, Martha Just of Ocala, Fla.; 11 grandchildren; 24 great-grandchildren; 18
great-great grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be conducted Saturday, October 20, 2012, at 1
p.m. from the Chapel of Jones-Wynn Funeral Home in Douglasville with Pastor Hal
Peggau and Dr. John Pennington officiating. Interment will follow at Sunrise
Memorial Gardens. The following will serve as pallbearers: Don Weaver, Charles
Weaver, Doug Weaver, Mark Guinn, Daniel Koon and Tony D'Olympio. Honorary
pallbearers will be Austin Turner, Michael Arjona, Ryan Creglow, and Wesley
Weaver.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2013, Villa Rica, Carroll Co., GA, Obituary
Times-Georgian (Carrollton, GA) - November 18, 2013
Mrs. Doris Jeane Dunn, 80, of Villa Rica, died early Sunday, Nov.
17, 2013 in Tanner Medical Center, Villa Rica. Ms. Dunn was born in Maryville,
Tenn., on Aug. 7, 1933, to Sue Pearl Walker Culver and Arthur Culver.
She was the oldest of three daughters and preceded
in death by Nancy (Culver) Livingston and Sandra (Culver) Minton. Jeane was
also preceded in death by her husband of 59 years, Don Dunn, and children,
Denise Dunn and Tim Dunn.
She is survived by five children
Jacque Dunn, Maria Bolt, Debbie
Blankenship, Theresa Thornton
and Donnie Dunn; 12 grandchildren; and a host of great grandchildren, nieces
and nephews.
Jeane and Don came from families with deep roots in East Tennessee.
There, she grew up knowing future country musicians, Ferlin Husky and Jack
Greene. They moved to Atlanta in 1958, and there Jeane found her greatest love
when an elderly neighbor knocked at her door and began a regular Bible
discussion. These studies clarified to her mind much about the teachings of the
Bible which she held so dear. Jeane dedicated her life to God as one of
Jehovah's Witnesses in 1962, while remaining a devoted wife and loving mother
of seven children. Her love for life and conversation drew many friends to her
from all walks of life.
In accordance with her wishes, the body will be cremated and a
memorial service will be conducted Thursday, Nov. 21, at 1 p.m. from Kingdom
Hall Jehovah's Witness, Villa Rica, Ga., with Brother, Mike Kenny officiating.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2013, Villa Rica, Carroll Co., GA, Obituary
Times-Georgian (Carrollton, GA) - December 12, 2013
Mrs. Jacqueline Purcell Blackwell, age 75, of Villa Rica, Georgia,
passed away Wednesday, December 11, 2013. She was born August 1, 1938, in
Atlanta, Georgia, the daughter of the late Mr. Johnnie Eugene Purcell and the
late Mrs. Frances Lucille
Blankenship Corall.
She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Douglasville and
retired as a manager for AT&T. She loved traveling to the beach. Blessed
with six children, she was devoted to her family and cherished her roles of
wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a
grandchild, Samuel Guinn.
She is survived by her loving husband, John Blackwell of Villa
Rica; three daughters, Debbie Cobb of Douglasville, Vicki Arjona of Kennesaw,
and Lisa Luartes of Houston, Texas; three sons, Don Weaver of Sharpsburg,
Charles Weaver of Villa Rica, and Doug Weaver of Tuscaloosa, Ala.; 16
grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be conducted Sunday, December 15, 2013, at 1
p.m. from the Chapel of Jones-Wynn Funeral Home in Douglasville with Dr. John
Pennington officiating. Interment will follow at Pine Ridge Cemetery in
Kennesaw.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Catoosa
+2011, Fort Oglethorpe, Catoosa Co., GA, Obituary
http://timesfreepress.com/obituaries/2011/apr/19/vernon-blankenship/
Vernon Leon Blankenship, 78, passed into the arms of his savior on Monday, April 18, 2011.
Born in Drexel, N.C., on Dec. 4, 1932, Vernon moved to the North Georgia area
where he met and married Sandra
Tapp Blankenship, his wife of 46 years.
Vernon was an
ordained deacon and a member of Ridgedale Baptist Church and the Covenant
Sunday School Class. He was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force having served his
country during the Korean War. During his 32 years as a contractor, he built
and sold hundreds of homes in the Chattanooga and North Georgia areas. He was
past president of the North Georgia Homebuilders Association and the former
East Ridge Optimist Club.
Mr. Blankenship was
preceded in death by his parents, Evelyn Logan and Eagleton Fritz Blankenship Sr.; and infant daughter, Lori Lyn Blankenship; and a son, Brett Logan Blankenship.
In addition to his wife, Vernon is survived
by his son and daughter-in-law, Alan Tapp and Lesley Cope Blankenship, Rock Spring, Ga.; daughter-in-law, Michele Blankenship, Fort Oglethorpe; granddaughters, Katie Leigh Blankenship, Rossville, and Abagail McDaniel, Fort Oglethorpe;
grandsons, Alec Tapp
Blankenship and Waylon Garrett
Lively; great-grandson, Cameron
James Blankenship; brother and
sister-in-law, Eagleton Fritz and Wanda Blankenship,
Ringgold, Ga.; sisters, Jeanette Friar and Sue Scott,
Fort Oglethorpe, and Iva Kennedy, Vero Beach, Fla.
Funeral services will be 1 p.m. Thursday in the funeral home chapel
with Dr. Leroy Spinks officiating. Interment in Lakewood Memory Gardens, South.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2014, Ringgold, Catoosa Co.,
GA, Obituary
Chattanooga Times Free Press (TN) - January 27, 2014
Charles Eugene Phipps, 76, passed away Sunday Jan. 26, 2014. A
resident of the North Georgia, Chattanooga area for the past 15 years, he was a
former resident of Morehead City, N. C. He was a retired veteran of the U.S.
Marines, former Chief of Police in Morehead City, N.C., a former charter boat
captain in Morehead City, N.C., a former driver at Erlanger for two years and
was of the Baptist faith.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Russell and Anna Miller
Phipps and several siblings.
He is survived by his wife, Mildred White Scott Phipps, of
Ringgold, Ga.; daughter, Kista (Greg) Gipson, of Cleveland, Ohio; stepchildren,
Barbara Yvonne (Bud) Scott Arms, of Ringgold, Ga., and Gail (Frank) Grucel, of
Crete, Ill.; two sisters, JoAnn Willison, of Battleground, Ind., and Susan
Warner, of Huntington, Ind.; six grandchildren,
Gregory Gipson, David Gipson, Kami (Shawn) Fisher, Katie (Cameron) Blankenship , Scott
(Jamie) Arms and George Grucel; six great grandchildren; several nieces and
nephews.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2014,
in the Wilson Funeral Home Wallis-Stewart Chapel Ringgold, Ga.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2014, Ringgold, Catoosa Co., GA, Obituary
Chattanooga Times Free Press (TN) - March 5, 2014
Frona "Bobbye" Marie Baxter Blankenship, 72 passed away on Sunday, March 2, 2014.
She was a lifelong resident of Ringgold and was of the Christian
faith. Bobbye was a graduate of Ringgold High School class of 1959. She enjoyed
visiting new places and was an avid book reader with a thirst for learning.
Bobbye also enjoyed painting and researching history and the arts. She was a
loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, who loved her family and will
be missed greatly.
She was preceded in death by her husband and love of her life, Charles "Tommy" Thomas Blankenship; parents, Lewis Grey and Faye Marie Mann
Baxter; and brother, Thomas Don Baxter.
Bobbye is survived by her children,
Lisa (John) Prutsman, of Shawnee, Kan., Sara Gillian, of Tunnel Hill, Ga., and Regina
D'uva, of Cherry Hill, N.J.; grandchildren, April Gillian, Paul Prutsman, Lee
Prutsman, Nick Prutsman, Sebastian D'uva and Julina D'uva; great-grandchild,
Nathan Lee Ott; and several nieces and nephews.
A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, March 8,
2014, in Old Anderson Cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
GA Death: https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/V4S9-DFB
Blankenship,
Charles T. 47,
M, 1941 - 22Jan1988, Catoosa,
SSDI: Blankenship,
Charles, 47, 09Aug1940 - ??Jan1988, (Tunnel Hill, Whitfield, GA),
GA-260-60-0603
Catoosa Co., SSDI, http://ssdi.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi ,
Blankenship,
Vernon L. 78, 04Dec1932 - 18Apr2011, Fort Oglethorpe, Catoosa, GA, TN-412-46-1351
Chatham
2010, Bloomingdale,
Chatham Co., GA, Obituary
Bluefield
Daily Telegraph (WV) -
September 1, 2010
Lura Pauline Campbell, age 83, of Bloomingdale, Ga., formerly of
Peterstown, W.Va., went home to be with the Lord, Monday, August 30, 2010 at
Hospice Savannah, Savannah, Ga. Born May 15, 1927 at Gatewood, W.Va., she was
the daughter of the late Albert T. and Lucinda Belle Bowling Tilley.
Pauline was a homemaker and was a member of the International
Pentecostal Church of Christ, Lindside, W.Va. In addition to her parents, she
was preceded in death by her husband, the Reverend Robert R. Campbell in 1985;
a daughter, Linda Christian; grandson, Sean Christian; two brothers and three
sisters.
Survivors include one son, Robert Wayne "Robbie" Campbell
and wife June of Ballard, W.Va.; two daughters, Deborah Campbell of Pooler, Ga.
and Jennifer Graves and husband Scott of Bloomingdale, Ga.; nine grandchildren,
Rochelle Fox and husband Bruce, Edward Christian and wife Diana, Angela Mann
and husband Todd, Greg Christian and wife Dana, Jonathan Christian and wife
Cassandra, Jerome Walker and wife Lindsey, Craig Walker, Andrew Blankenship and Regan Graves; several
great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
The family will be celebrating the life of their mother and
grandmother at 11:00 a.m., Thursday, September 2, 2010 at the
Broyles-Shrewsbury Funeral Home Chapel with the Reverend John Offenberger
officiating. Burial will follow in the Peterstown Cemetery,
Rich Creek, Va. Grandsons will serve as pallbearers.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2011, Savannah, Chatham Co., GA, Obituary
http://obit.foxandweeks.com/obitdisplay.html?id=919622&listing=All
Dale Minton Blankenship, MD., 87, died Saturday, April 16, 2011 in Savannah, GA. Dr. Blankenship was
born in Dexter, MO on July 19, 1923, the son of the late Dale and Myrtle Minton
Blankenship.
He attended Westminster College and received his M.D. from the
University of Colorado. He was a World War II veteran serving in Iwo Jima with
the United States Marine Corps. Dr. Blankenship
practiced family medicine, primarily in Cape Girardeau, MO until his retirement
in 1988 at which time he and his wife Frances moved to Savannah, GA.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Frances Wallace Blankenship.
He is survived by his daughters, Beth Younce
and husband Kep and Sally
Blankenship and husband Jack
Smoot; grandchildren, Sarah and Anna Younce, Taylor and Austin Crowe and Tashia
Abry and husband Dennis.
A memorial service will be held Saturday, April 23, 2011 at 2:00
p.m. at Skidaway Island United Methodist Church. Dr. Blankenship was a member of Skidaway Island United
Methodist Church and asked that in lieu of flowers any bequests be made to the
church.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2013, Savannah, Chatham
Co., GA, Obituary
Published in Savannah Morning News on August 16, 2013
Bobbie Blankenship Bomar, 80, died
Wednesday, August 14, 2013 at Memorial Health University Medical Center. She
lived in East Point, GA most of her life and moved to Savannah in 1988 after
the birth of her first grandchild. She attended First Baptist Church of the
Islands and worked many years at CVS on Wilmington Island as a cashier.
She is survived by her daughter and
son-in-law Carole B. and Phillip D. McDaniel of Wilmington Island; and grandson
David R. McDaniel.
Memorial service will be 2:00 p.m.
Sunday, August 18, 2013 at Carter Funeral Home Bryan Chapel with a reception to
follow in the Ford Room.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+Thunderbolt, Chatham Co., GA, Obituary
Savannah
Morning News July 14, 2010
Vivian Juanita "Skeeter" Blankenship, 88, of
Thunderbolt, GA. died peacefully July 12th, 2010 under the care of Hospice
Savannah, Inc. She was born in Savannah and lived in Chatham County her entire
life.
She was preceded in death by her husband
of 48 years, Sammy O. Blankenship, Sr.; Father, William L. Fountain; Mother,
Lula Howell, and sister, Sara F. Lively.
She is survived by two sons, Sammy Blankenship,
Jr.
(Teresa) and James Blankenship, Sr. (Susan); a daughter, Debby Buteau
(Michael); 6 grandchildren, 7 great-grandchildren and several nephews and
nieces.
Visitation: 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm Thursday
with the Funeral at 2:00 pm at Fairhaven Funeral Home with Rev. Brooks Cail officiating.
Burial to follow at Gravel Hill Cemetery.
Chatham Co., SSDI, http://ssdi.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi
,
Blankenship, Dale
M. 87, 19Jul1923 - 16Apr2011, Savannah,
Chatham, GA, MO-490-18-1732
Blankenship,
Vivian Juanita 88, 15Nov1921 -
12Jul2010, Savannah, Chatham, GA, GA-258-32-3143
Chattahoochee
2013, Cusseta, Chattahoochee Co., GA, Obituary
The West Point Times-News, (GA) - November 11, 2013
Mrs. Celia Adams Newton, 93, of Cusseta died Sunday, Nov. 10, 2013,
at her residence.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, Nov. 13 at 11 a.m. at
Fairfax Congregational Holiness Church with the Rev. Clinton Hadaway
officiating and Dr. Jason Etherton giving the eulogy. Burial will follow at
Cusseta Cemetery.
Mrs. Newton is survived by her sister,
Nina Lou Blankenship of Salem; her four children, Joseph
(Janice) Newton of Hawkinsville, Ga., Robert (Delores) Newton of Valley,
Annette (Joe) Hurd of Savannah, Tenn., and Teresa Etherton of Valley; 10
grandchildren, Joan (Shawn) Gordon of Hawkinsville, Ga., Leah (Marty) McLeod of
Pinehurst, Ga., Lisa Newton of Hawkinsville, Ga., Lara (Keith) Wilkerson of
Savannah, Tenn., Justin (Laura) Hurd of Lakeland, Fla., Gregory (Angela) Newton
of Smiths Station, Russell (Tracie) Newton, Tara (Paul) Brumfield, Dr. Jason
(Julie) Etherton and Carla (Russell) Moore, all of Valley; 21 great-grandchildren;
and a host of nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends.
A World War I veteran's widow, Mrs. Newton was preceded in death by
her husband, Carl W. Newton; her twin brother, Cecil Adams; sons-inlaw, William
Henry Frazier and Dr. W. L. "Bucky" Etherton; sisters, Francis Long,
Mildred Williams and Myrtle Cook; brothers, Earl Adams and J. W. Adams;
stepsons, Edwin Newton and Fred Newton; a grandson, John Newton; and a step grandson,
Jeffery Newton.
Born April 10, 1920, in Beulah, Mrs. Newton was the daughter of the
late John Mark Adams and the late Julia Hollis Newton. She worked for 43 years
for WestPoint Manufacturing Company in the weave department. Mrs. Newton was a
faithful member of the Fairfax Congregational Holiness Church and served many
years as the church secretary-treasurer and as a Sunday school teacher.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Cherokee
+2012, Canton, Cherokee Co., GA, Obituary
Cherokee Tribune (Canton, GA) - June 15, 2012
Mr. Dustin Joshua "D. J." Blankinship, 23, of Canton, passed away on Saturday,
June 9, 2012.
Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, June 12, 2012 at the
Sosebee Memorial Chapel. Burial was in the Blankinship Family Cemetery.
D. J. was a heavy equipment operator with Blankinship Sand. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and raising
pigs.
Survivors include his wife,
Kayla Blankinship of Canton; son, Lane Taylor
Blankinship of Canton; mother, Michele Blankinship of Canton; father and
stepmother, Darrell and Jessie Blankinship
of Canton; brothers, Cory Blankinship, Bodie Blankinship
and Jacob Blankinship all of Canton; sister, Morgan
Blankinship of Canton;
stepbrother, Dalton Kaylor of Canton; stepsister, Audrey Kaylor of Canton; grandparents, Milton O. and Christine
Blankinship of Canton, Marie
Brandenburg of Mississippi, Lamar Henson of Canton, Brenda Louise Ingram of
Jasper and Larry Quarles of Ball Ground; mother-in-law, Joan Quarles of Ball
Ground; a host of aunts, uncles and cousins. Sosebee
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2014, Canton, Cherokee Co., GA, Obituary
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, (GA) Date: June 24, 2014
Ronald Ronald "Ronnie" Hoover, age 64, of Canton, GA
passed away Thursday, June 19, 2014 at Wellstar Kennestone Hospital, [Marietta,
Cobb Co., GA].
Funeral services are scheduled for 11:00 AM, on Thursday, June 26,
2014, from the Sixes United Methodist Church with Dr. Joe McKechnie, and Rev.
Jim Buckman officiating. Interment will follow at Rolling Hills Memory Gardens.
He was preceded in death by: Father-Wayne "Pop" Hoover.
Survivors include: Wife - Jo Hoover, Canton, GA; Mother - Annie
Louise Hoover, Harrrisburg, NC; Daughter - Amanda (Zac) Donovan, Canton, GA;
Daughter - Penny Aversano, Canton, GA; Sister
- Andrea (Lee) Blankenship, Concord, NC; Grandchildren - Brandy Bryant, Cameron
Bryant, Cooper Donovan, Emerson Donovan; Nephews
- Robert, & Andrew Blankenship , Concord, NC Niece
- Larissa Blankenship , Concord, NC.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2011, Woodstock, Cherokee Co., GA, Obituary
Cherokee Tribune (Canton, GA) - August 26, 2011
Mrs. Mildred B. Jones, age 73, of Woodstock, passed on Thursday,
August 25th, 2011. She was preceded in death by her parents, George and Mary
Edna McFalls Booth.
Funeral Services are scheduled for 11:00 a.m. Saturday, August 27th
at the Sosebee Memorial Chapel. Interment will follow in the Enon Cemetery in
Woodstock.
Mrs. Jones is survived by her sons
and daughters-in-law, Greg
(Lisa) Blankinship of
Woodstock and Dean (Teresa) Corbett of Canton; 2 sisters and 1 brother, Frances
(Aubry) Blackstock of Woodstock, Geneva Smith of Woodstock and George Douglas
Booth of Woodstock; grandchildren, Alex Blankinship, Katie Blankinship,
Harley Corbett, and Jesse Corbett; 3 nieces and 1 nephew.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2014, Woodstock, Cherokee Co., GA, Death
Published in The Atlanta Journal-Constitution on
Feb. 1, 2014
Wyolene (Blankenship) Mathis, Age 95, of Woodstock, passed away Jan.
29, 2014.
Services Feb. 2 South Canton F. H. [Canton, Cherokee Co., GA]
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Cherokee Co., SSDI, http://ssdi.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi ,
Blankinship, Lola
McClure 94, 22Sep1915 -
29Jan2010, Ball Ground, Cherokee,
GA, GA-259-52-2955
Clarke
+2011, Athens, Clarke Co., GA, Death
http://oconee.patch.com/articles/19-die-on-georgia-roadways-over-fourth-of-july-weekend
Nineteen people were killed in traffic accidents over the holiday
weekend, according to the Georgia Department of Public Safety. The Athens
Banner-Herald reported the death of 49-year-old James Blankenship of Athens who wrecked his motorcycle along Epps Bridge Parkway on
Saturday.
Of the 313 traffic accidents worked by Georgia State Patrol posts
in the 78 hours from the official start of the the Fourth of July weekend at 6
p.m. Friday until midnight Monday, there were 230 injuries and 14 deaths. There
were 19 fatalities in the state with all agencies reporting. The final crash count statewide was not yet
available as of 1 p.m. Tuesday. In 2010, 11 were killed in traffic accidents
over the same holiday weekend.
The Georgia Department of Public Safety keeps a record of the total
number of crashes, injuries and fatalities for the Memorial Day, July Fourth,
Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year holiday travel periods every
year.
+2011, Athens, Clarke Co., GA, Funeral
The Augusta Chronicle, July 5, 2011
Athens, Ga. - Mr.
James A. Blankenship, 49,
passed away on Saturday, July 2, 2011.
Funeral services will be at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, July 6, 2011
at White Plains Baptist Church. Interment will be in church cemetery, White
Plains, Ga. McCommons Funeral Home, Greensboro, Ga., 706-453-2626.
+2011, Athens, Clarke Co., GA, Obituary
http://www.mccommonsfuneralhome.com/fh/obituaries/obituary.cfm?o_id=1200005&fh_id=12169
James Anthony Blankenship, 49, of Athens, Georgia formerly of White Plains, Georgia died
Saturday, July 2, 2011 from a motorcycle accident. He was born in San
Francisco, California on July 12, 1961, the son of the late Ana Sylvia Blankenship and Robert D. Blankenship, Sr.
He graduated from Stafford Virginia High School and attended two
years of technical school in Virginia. For four years he served his country in
the United States Army stationed in Alaska, Fort Polk Louisiana and in
Kentucky. He was an Insurance Agent for Primerica and was the owner of
Blankenship Audio and Video. James was a member of Bethlehem First Baptist
Church and enjoyed fishing and biking.
He is survived by his wife,
Trina K. Blankenship; sons,
Joel Blankenship of Athens, GA and Caleb Blankenship of Clintwood, VA; father, Robert D.
Blankenship, Sr and stepmother Carolyn Blankenship of White Plains, GA; four sisters, Ivonne
Studds of Marietta, GA, Carmen
Blankenship of Huntsville, AL,
Sylvia Elena Gaidowski of Florida and Chloe Haidet and husband Doug of Marietta, GA; three stepsisters, Donna Spence of
Winchester, VA, Theresa Lloyd of Winchester, VA and Mildred Blankenship of Matewan, WV; three brothers, Luis
Blankenship and wife Christina
of Huntsville, AL, Joe
Blankenship and wife Jennifer
of Huntsville, AL and Robert
Blankenship Jr. and wife Amy
of Springville, AL; and a number of other relatives and friends.
Funeral Services will be held Wednesday, July 6, 2011 at 11:00 a.m.
at White Plains Baptist Church, 1020 Main Street, White Plains, GA 30678 with
Rev. Jody Hice officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery.
Serving as pallbearers are Luis
Blankenship, Joe Blankenship, Bobby Blankenship,
Douglas Haidet, Robbie Hall and Jim Litchford.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2011, Athens, Clarke Co., GA, Obituary
The Miami Herald, (FL) - August 25, 2011
Benjamin, Julia Virginia, 70, of Athens, GA, passed away on Friday,
August 5, 2011. A native of Coral Gables, Florida, Ms. Benjamin was the
daughter of the late Edward Gerald Benjamin and Fannie Lane Benjamin. She was a
retired librarian from the University of Georgia and was of the Methodist
faith.
Survivors include a brother, Edward Wade Benjamin of Miami, FL, nieces, Vicki Blankenship , Debbie Frazier, Jerri Laubenthal, Carol Tirado, and Gayle Chimo,
and nephew, Gregory Benjamin.
A memorial service will be held 1PM Saturday, August 27th in the
chapel at Bernstein Funeral Home.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Clay
+2013, Ft. Gaines, Clay Co., GA, Obituary
http://www.holmanmortuaries.com/fh/obituaries/obituary.cfm?o_id=2148326&fh_id=11688
James Robert (Brad) Blankenship, a former resident of Henry County, died
Tuesday night, July 9, 2013, in the Ft. Gaines Health & Rehab. He was 65.
Memorial services will be held at 3:00 P.M. Friday, July 12, 2013,
in the Freedom Fellowship, in Abbeville, with Reverend Thomas D. Gamble
officiating.
Mr. Blankenship was born March 31, 1948 and reared in Henry County,
son of the late Horace Leonard Blankenship and Juanita Turner Blankenship.
He was preceded in death by a sister,
Betty Norris, and two brothers, William
Horace (Buddy) Blankenship and Thomas Gerald (Chubby) Blankenship.
Surviving relatives include a sister,
Mary Jane Nolan (Larry), Abbeville; two brothers, Bobby J. Blankenship (Sue), Georgetown, GA; Limmie Mike Blankenship (Penny), Abbeville.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Clayton
2011, Forest Park,
Clayton Co., GA, Obituary
The Roanoke Times, (VA) - September 23, 2011
L. Dennis Peters, 76, of Forest Park, Ga., died on Thursday
morning, September 22, 2011, at his home. Born on December 21, 1934, to the
late Emory and Eloise Collins Dennis, who both died at Dennis' birth, he was
adopted and lovingly raised by the late E. Byron and Grace Dennis Peters.
He was also preceded in death by three brothers, E.W.
"Sonny" Dennis Jr., Joe Dennis, and William B. Peters; and a stepson,
Greg Webb. A member of the Pearisburg High School Class of 1955, he never
forgot "home." He always loved Giles County and was proud of his
Pearisburg roots. Dennis was known for his outgoing personality and artistic
abilities, both of which served him well in his career with Delta Airlines.
Dennis is survived by his devoted wife, Louise Peters. They would
have celebrated their 41st anniversary on October 3. Also surviving Dennis are
his children, Vicki Tickle, of Newport, Va., Beth and Herk Sparks, of Narrows,
Va., and Billy Peters, of Grayson, Ga.; stepsons, Mike Webb, and Dennis and
Tina Webb, all of Georgia; 10 grandchildren,
Philip Tickle, Brandon Sparks, Amber
Blankenship, Rachel and Ryan
Peters, Anthony, Tristan, Adam, Jake and Ashley Webb; and four great-
grandchildren, Lilli and William Tickle, Natalie and Hayley.
Funeral Services will be held on Saturday, September 24, 2011, in
Georgia. A memorial service will be scheduled at a later date in Giles County
where he still has so many friends and relatives.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2013, Forest Park,
Clayton Co., GA Death,
Betty Grace Blankenship, March 26, 1937 - September 29, 2013
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
ZABA search; Betty G Blankenship, 884
Pineglen Cv, Forest Park, GA 30297 (770) 961-8691
2011, Jonesboro, Clayton Co., GA, Obituary
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, (GA) - November 22, 2011
Flora "Kitty" Cool, age 75, of Jonesboro passed away
Sunday, November 20, 2011.
She is survived by husband Donald Cool, sisters, Donna Blankenship of Bland, VA and June Hamel of
Jacksonville, FL.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday, November 22, 2011 at 2:00 pm
in the Ford-Stewart Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Bob Blankenship officiating. Interment Camp Memorial Park.
The family will receive friends from Noon until 2:00 pm before the
service.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2013, Jonesboro, Clayton Co., GA, Obituary
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, (GA) - July 18, 2013
Funeral Services for Mr. Robert James Burkett, Sr., will be held
Thursday, July 18, 2013, 5pm at Tara Garden Chapel Funeral Home. Burial Friday,
July 19, 2013, 10AM in Georgia National Cemetery.
He is survived by his wife, Bonita Burkett; 2 sons, Robert Burkett,
Jr., (Nikki) & Ryan Burkett; 3 daughters,
Gwendolynn Blankenship (Dewitt), Lalonnie
Saunier (Brian) & Tracey Burkett; 3 grandchildren and 1 expected.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2012, Morrow, Clayton Co., GA, Obituary
Clayton News Daily (Jonesboro, GA) - July 31, 2012
Mary Lou Edwards passed away on July 29, 2012.
Services will be held at Thomas L. Scroggs Funeral Directors,
Wednesday, Aug. 1, at 11 a.m. The Rev. David Nelson to
officiate. Interment to follow at Fairview Memorial
Gardens.
Survivors include her daughter
Judy and David Blankinship ,
of Woodstock; sons, Steve Edwards, of Morrow, John and Lorrie Edwards, of
Forsyth, Joe and Teresa Edwards, of Hampton, and Dan Edwards, of Morrow;
sisters Evelyn Thompson, Elizabeth and Greg Gregoli, and Barbara and Rastus
Frankin; 13 grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren, numerous nieces and nephews.
Thomas L. Scroggs
Funeral Directors, Morrow, (770) 961-2828, in charge of
arrangements.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2013, Morrow, Clayton Co., GA, Obituary
Clayton News Daily (Jonesboro, GA) - December 13, 2013
Forrest M. Thornton, of Morrow, Georgia, age 93, born Aug. 28, 1920
passed away Nov. 30, 2013. Mr. Thornton was a retired Major in the U.S. Air
Force. He then worked for the Center for Disease Control where he installed and
programmed the first computers for the center. Mr. and Mrs. Thornton were long
standing members of Morrow Presbyterian Church.
He is survived by his wife of 73 years, Ann Hoffman Thornton;
children, Forrest M. Thornton, Jr. wife Pat, Rodney J. Thornton, wife Linda and
a daughter Debra Thornton Barfield; a brother, Raymond Thornton, wife Betty Jo.
Mr. and Mrs. Thornton had three grandchildren,
Ashley Barfield Blankenship, husband
John, James Barfield, wife Kayla and Amber
Thornton Steele, husband Adam. The great grandchildren are Tristin, Briana,
Sarah, Logan, Tinley and Kimber. A brother, Raymond, wife Betty Jo and many
nieces and nephews are left to cherish his memory.
A private service was performed for the family.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2013, Riverdale, Clayton Co., GA, Obituary
Mary Kathryn Edwards, December 17, 1932 - October 8, 2013, born
in Ackmar, Alabama Dec. 17, 1932. She attended church, and played piano, at Bayview Methodist in
Bayview, AL. Her family and friends enjoyed gathering around her at the piano
to sing praises to our Lord. She has taken many into her home to live and
always extended a helping hand when needed. She had a quick wit and a vast
memory of family and loved to share stories. Although we are sad to see her
leave this earth, we know she is rejoicing with family and friends that have
been awaiting her arrival into Heaven.
She is preceded in death by her parents Essie Taylo (Jack) and
Hardy Milton Pyle of Bayview, Ala.; husband of fifty years, James Manely
Edwards of Riverdale; daughter, Deborah Kay Haliday of Riverdale and brother,
Jerry Joe Pyle, Sr. of Clermont, FL.
She is survived by brother, Roddy Van (Sandra Mangrum) Pyle of Old
Hickory, TN; sister-in-law, Joan (Hull) Pyle of Clermont, FL; daughters, Jeanette Dianne (Larry) Blankenship of Hampton and Janice Yvonne (Larry) Bolton of Riverdale;
sons, James Manely Edwards, Jr. of Atlanta and Ricky Allen Edwards of Portland,
Oregon; 7 grandchildren, 13 great grandchildren and a host of other relatives
and friends.
Funeral service for Mrs. Mary Kathryn Edwards will be held Friday,
October 11, 2013 at 11am in our chapel. Visitation will be Thursday, October,
10, 2013 from 6:00pm-8:00pm. 770-471-7171
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Clinch
+2014, DuPont, Clinch Co., GA, Obituary
http://www.roundtreefuneralhome.net/fh/obituaries/obituary.cfm?o_id=2609602&fh_id=11244
Mr. George “Bobby” Blankenship, 73, passed away, Thursday, July 17, 2014, at the Langdale Hospice
House, Valdosta, [Lowndes Co.], GA, following a short illness. Mr.
Blankenship was born Sept. 8, 1940 in Tift County, GA to the late Thomas Blankenship and Nancy Earleen Akridge Blankenship.
He retired from the City of Homerville Police Department, and was a
security guard at B-Way. He attended the Homerville Free Will Baptist Church
and was a veteran of the U. S. Navy.
Survivors are his wife: Dorothy Landrum Blankenship. DuPont; two daughters and son-in-law: Felicia & Tommy
Bennett, Homerville and Nancy
Blankenship Pittman, DuPont;
one son and daughter-in-law: Branion & Sherry
Blankenship, Homerville; ten grandchildren: Josh Bennett, Cody Blankenship, Mandi Curtis, Krysta Smith, Jeremy Murray,
Trey Feagle, Trenton Pittman, Bobby Thomas Pittman, Chelsea Pittman and Kelsea
Pittman; four great grandchildren:
Sawyer Bennett, Finn Bennett, Jaxon
Blankenship and Brailee
Pittman and a number of nieces, nephews and other relatives.
Funeral services for Mr. Blankenship will be held Monday, July 21,
2014 at two o’clock in the Homerville Free Will Baptist Church. Interment will
be in the Tift Memorial Gardens, Tifton, GA.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Cobb
2012, Acworth, Cobb Co., GA, Obituary
Mrs. Carolyn Patricia Wilkins, age 77 [May
4, 1935] of Acworth, GA., passed away Friday, Sept. 14, 2012.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 pm Monday, Sept. 17,2012 from
the Woodstock First Baptist Church in Woodstock, GA. Burial will follow in the
Rolling Hills Memory Gardens in Acworth, GA.
Surviving are; 2 Sons; Edward and wife (Terry) Wilkins, Marietta,
GA, Travis Wilkins, Acworth, GA. Daughters; Montene and husband (Mike)
Nieznany, Gainesville, GA, Bernice and husband (Ricky) Shaw, Cedartown ,GA,
Sandra and husband (Steve) Collins, Acworth, GA; Sisters-
Linda Blankenship, El Paso, TX, Brenda Patterson, Powder
Springs, GA. 5- Grandchildren; Shane Collins, Seth Collins, Mallory and husband
(Taylor) Phillips, Caleb Shaw, and Jennifer Wilkins, 1- Great Granddaughter;
Emersyn Phillips
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2013, Acworth, Cobb Co., GA, Obituary
John Robert Jones, 89, of Acworth, GA, passed away from this life
on February 2, 2013.
John is survived by his son and daughter-in-law Glenn and Verena
Jones, his grandson, Davin W. Carter, and his sister, Mrs. Sue
Blankenship.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Addie Jones, and his
daughter, Judy Jones Smith.
He will also be remembered by family members, including cousins,
nieces and nephews in Alabama, Georgia, Tennessee and Florida .Many friends
will remember John for his dedication in his work with the church and various
civic organizations. John was an active member of South Cherokee Baptist
church. He volunteered and sang weekly with church members at the Woodstock
Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. John Jones served as a member and the
Chaplain of North Cobb County Civitan Club. He was a member of Civitan for over
60 years. John also was a member and Chaplain of AARP Woodstock chapter #5173.
Additionally, John served as Chaplain for the Sons of the American Revolution,
Captain John Collins chapter. Furthermore, he was a beloved "Hodar",
a husband of a Daughter of the American Revolution member.
John was born in Our Town, Alabama, near Alexander City, Alabama.
He attended Alabama Polytechnic Institute (now known as Auburn University).
John served in World War II, 1943 – 1945, as Corporal in the U.S. Army, in the
Asiatic theater with the 88th Chemical Battalion,
Company B. John lived a full and happy life with many family members and
friends. His dedication and work with his church and organizations will long be
remembered.
A Celebration of Life Service will be held for John on Friday,
February 8, 2013 at 11:00 am at the Woodstock Funeral Home Chapel, Rev. Steven
Lambert officiating. Interment will follow at Mountain View Cemetery in
Marietta.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2013, Acworth, Cobb Co., GA, Death
Virginia Lee McDowell Blankenship, July 18, 1938 - July 7, 2013
Winkenhofer Pine Ridge Funeral Home, 2950 North Cobb Pkwy,
Kennesaw, GA 30152 | 770-422-7299
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2013, Acworth,
Cobb Co., GA, Obituary
Mrs. Virginia Lee McDowell Blankenship, age 74, of
Acworth, passed away July 7, 2013. She was employed at Kennesaw State
University with over 20 years of service.
She is survived by her children, Cynthia Lynn Armstrong, Patricia Lee Denny, Polly
Armstrong-Parris; six grandchildren, 13 great grandchildren and 10 siblings
also survive.
Funeral services will be held Thursday
July 11 at 11 AM in the chapel of Winkenhofer Pine Ridge Funeral Home with
interment to follow at Pine Ridge Memorial Park.
+2012, Kennesaw, Cobb Co., GA, Obituary
Published in the Orlando Sentinel on September
William A. "Bill" Blankenship, 81, of Kennesaw died on Sunday, Sept. 16,
2012.
Services will be held at 1 PM on Wednesday, Sept. 19, 2012 at Mayes
Ward-Dobbins Funeral Home Chapel in Marietta with Rev. Claude Smithmier
officiating. Burial will follow at Kennesaw Memorial Park Cemetery in Marietta.
Mr. Blankenship was
born in Chilton, AL and lived in Demerest, GA. He graduated from Demerest High
School in 1950, Piedmont College in 1952 and worked at Lockheed in 1952 in
Marietta; then went to Lockheed Martin in 1972 as a tool engineer in Florida.
He retired in 1992. Bill was a former member of the First United Methodist
Church in Marietta and a member of Sanland United Methodist Church in Longwood,
FL.
Survivors include one sister,
Clara Ingram of Mobile, AL; one brother, Charles Blankenship of Birmingham, AL; and sister-in-law, Jo Mantell and her
husband, Robert of Kennesaw; and brother-in-law, James Chastain and his wife,
Anne of Marietta.
Bill was preceded in death by his wife, Avanelle
Chastain Blankenship; sister, Jewell
Davis, brothers, Fred Blankenship, Ted Blankenship, James Blankenship, Earl Blankenship.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2013, Kennesaw, Cobb Co., GA, Obituary
http://www.mariettafuneralhome.org/fh/obituaries/obituary.cfm?o_id=1943481&fh_id=10629
Charlie Wayne Blankenship, 73 (February 17, 1939 - February 3, 2013), of Kennesaw died
Sunday February 3, 2013.
A Memorial Service will be held Monday, February 11, 2013 at 2pm in
the Chapel of First Baptist Church Woodstock in building A. Rev. Tim Vaughn of
Life Church in Athens, GA. and Rev. Scott White of First Baptist Church
Woodstock will officiate.
Mr. Blankenship was
a 1957 graduate of Tullahoma High School in TN and he worked with Blue Cross
and Blue Shield Insurance Company in TN and GA. He was a current member of
First Baptist Church Woodstock. He had served as a Deacon at Brainerd Hills
Baptist Church in Chattanooga, TN. He was a former member of First Baptist
Church in Winchester, TN. He was a private pilot and an avid hunter. He was a
member of Roswell Photographic Society and loved photography. He was also a
member of the Tennessee National Guard.
Mr. Blankenship was
preceded in death by his Mother and Father, Walter Jones
and Lela Stephens Blankenship; half-
brother, Jay L. Burrow; half-sister, Winifred Burrow and Niece Ann Haynes.
He is survived by his wife
Charlotte R. Blankenship; Daughter,
Charlene J. Cunningham; Son, C. Wayne (Regina) Blankenship, Jr. of Winchester, TN; Brother,
Clifford J. (Linda) Blankenship
of Winchester, TN; Grandchildren, Mindy Nicole Blankenship and Amy Brooke (Johnny) Kildoo, both of
Winchester, TN; Great Granddaughter, Paislee Rayne Kildoo of Winchester, TN;
Step Great Grandson, Kason Gage Kildoo of Winchester, TN; Great Nephew, James
Anderson and Great Niece, Vicky Carder.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2010, Marietta, Cobb Co., GA, Obituary
No town or city of Longview in FL, but
Lots of Longview Communities, so I don’t know which Co., in FL, for the Death
Location.
The Wilson Daily
Times, (NC) - October 25, 2010
Gertrude Amanda Watson, 97, formerly Marietta, died on Oct. 25,
2010 in Longview, Fla. Services will
be held 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 30, at Mayes Ward-Dobbins Funeral Home Chapel in
Marietta with the Rev. Dr. Bryan Germano and the Rev. Jim Perry officiating.
Burial will follow at Kennesaw Memorial Park Cemetery in Marietta. Mrs. Watson
was born in Kingstown, Ga.
She came to Marietta and began working at the Bell Bomber Plant,
and after the war at Shamrock Knitting Mills, as a supervisor until she
retired. Mrs. Watson loved music and she played the organ and piano until she
was the age of 90. She was a member of the East Cobb United Methodist Church in
Marietta. After moving to North Carolina, she joined the Buckhorn United
Methodist Church where she raised money to purchase an organ for the santuary.
Mrs. Watson loved to quilt and was instrumental in starting a craft fair.
Survivors included two daughters,
Ava Nell Blankenship and husband,
Bill, of Orlando, Fla., Jo Lynn Mantell and
husband, Robert, of Kennesaw; two sons, Thomas Benjamin Chastain and wife,
Sandra, of Birmingham, Ala., James Allen Chastain and wife, Anne, of Marietta;
one brother, Hoyt Queen and wife, Betty; sister, Francis Whitt and husband,
Oscar, all of Chicago, IL.; two brothers-in-law, Worth Watson and wife, Rosa,
of Buckhorn, Delmos Watson of Raleigh; one sister-in-law, Kathleen Woodall of Wichita,
Kan.; nine grandchildren, Robert "Bob" Mantell, Tracy Mantell,
Stephanie Colkett, Jerry H. Chastain, Linda Alexander, Jason Chastain, Allen
Chastain, Jerry A. Chastain, Judson Chastain; and 19 great-grandchildren.
Gertrude was preceded in death by her husband, Harold Watson; and a
son, Jerry H. Chastain.
[SSDI, 23Aug1913 - 25Oct2010]
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2011, Marietta, Cobb Co., GA, Obituary
http://www.mowellfuneralhome.com/sitemaker/sites/Mowell1/obit.cgi?user=363226Blankenship
Myra Espe Blankenship, 89, of Marietta, passed away on April 12, 2011. She was preceded
in death by her husband Doris
Lee Blankenship and son Roger E. Blankenship.
She is survived by her daughter Martha B. (Ray)
Crouser of Kennesaw; son Leroy
W. (Susie) Blankenship of California; grandsons Philip A. Blankenship of California and Michael
Lee Steele of Georgia;
granddaughter Jennifer B. Hunt of California; and 3 great grandchildren.
A funeral service will be held on Friday, April 15, 2011 at 2:00 PM
in the Chapel of Mowell Funeral Home, Fayetteville, with Rev. Thomas Dixon
officiating. Burial will follow at Westview Cemetery.
[Born: July 29, 1921, Loomis, (Placer Co.,) CA]
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2011, Marietta, Cobb Co., GA, Obituary
Marietta Daily Journal (GA) - May 3, 2011
Sallye Marie Thomas Bricker died Friday, April 29, 2011. She was
born April 10, 1931, in Shelby, NC. Her father was Karl Jacob Thomas and her
mother Mammie Dell (Summers) Thomas.
She is survived by her husband of 59 years, Herbert
"Brick" Alfred Bricker and her two children and their families, son,
Scott David Bricker of Kennesaw, GA and daughter, Ginger Beth Bricker of
Orlando, FL and her two children, Tara Elizabeth Sturm of Seattle, WA and Megen
Lauren Sturm of Orlando, FL. Sallye Bricker is also survived by one sister,
Mary Nell Thomas Bouchillon of Spring, Texas and her four children, Michael
Vance Bouchillion, Michelle
Bouchillion Blankenship and
Beth Bouchillion Fliehler.
Sallye Bricker was educated in the public schools of Brookhaven,
MS. She graduated from Brookhaven High School and Wesson Junior College. She
was an active member of St. James' Episcopal Church of Marietta; and, she was
fervent member of the Scottish Society: Clans Lindsey and McThomas. She was
also a tireless "worker bee" of the Georgia Republican Party and
numerous candidates' campaigns.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2011, Marietta, Cobb Co., GA, Obituary
Hendricks County Flyer (Avon, IN) - July 25, 2011
Lois Elaine (Keller) Emery died Saturday July 23, 2011. She was 79
and had previously resided in Indianapolis, Camby, Cataract, and Danville. At
the time of her death she was living with her daughter in Marietta, Ga. Born
Sept. 21, 1931, in Lafayette, she was a daughter of the late Aubrey and Hilda
Keller.
She was the widow of Vernon Emery, who died Aug. 6, 2005. Mrs.
Emery was one of the first women to enter the computer programming field in the
1960s. She worked many years for Schwitzer Company before retiring in 1997. She
enjoyed cooking, quilting, and crocheting.
Survivors include a daughter,
Cynthia Blankenship; a son, Jerry Emery; grandchildren
Samantha Tran, Brett Emery, Martine Emery, Franchesca Emery, and Jacob Emery;
and sisters Sara West of North Carolina and Nadine
Raymer of Danville.
Services are 1 p.m. Wednesday at Flanner and Buchanan Funeral
Center-Decatur Township. Interment will follow at West Newton Cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2011, Marietta, Cobb Co., GA, Obituary
Marietta Daily Journal (GA) - July 25, 2011
Mr. Simon Larry Welchel, age 65, of Marietta, GA & formerly of
Cedartown, GA, passed away on Saturday, July 23, 2011 following a long &
courageous battle with cancer. He was a loving & generous man and for those
who knew him, he left the world a much better place, having been a part of it.
He will be sorely missed by his family & friends. Mr. Welchel was born on
October 16, 1945 in Cedartown to his parents, the late Simon S. & Beatrice
Purcell Welchel. He was retired from the Paint Division of General Motors. Mr.
Welchel was also a Mason with Caledonia lodge 121 F&AM.
In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by three
siblings.
He is survived by his sons & daughters in law, Lary Joe &
Tracie Welchel and Scott Daniel & Janene Welchel; his daughter & son in
law, Tialyn & Matthew Hardy; his grandchildren,
Donovan Welchel, Taylor Welchel, Lindsey Welchel, Sarah Hardy, Thomas Hardy,
Jayda Welchel, John Blankenship, Josh Blankenship
& Tyler Reddish. Nieces, nephews & other relatives also survive.
Funeral services for Mr. Simon Larry Welchel will be conducted on
Tuesday, July 26, 2011 at 2:00 p.m. from the Chapel of the Lester C. Litesey
Funeral Home. Interment will follow in the family lot of the Oak Grove
Cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2012, Marietta, Cobb Co., GA, Obituary
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, (GA) - July 1, 2012
Harriette Elizabeth Maddox Morton, 89 years old, of Marietta,
Georgia, went to be with her Lord on the 29th of June 2012. Born in Pitts,
Georgia, she moved to Atlanta as a young career woman. She met and married a
young United States Marine, Al Morton, and they made their home in Atlanta for
many years. Upon retirement, they moved to Fort Gaines, Georgia, where family
and friends enjoyed life together on lake Walter F. George.
Left to cherish her memory are her three daughters Al Jean Morton
Bogle, Judy Morton Hays and Joyce Marie Morton Keith; seven grandchildren, Samuel Hays, Julie Hays
Paulson and Sarah Hays
Blankenship , Brian Bogle,
Jeff Bogle, Nathaniel Keith and Mathew Keith; seven great grandchildren, Henry and Alden Hays, Avery and Jake Paulson, Addy Blankenship , and Harrison and Spencer Bogle.
Harriette is preceded in death by her husband and infant son, her
parents Fred and Flossie Maddox, and three siblings, Kennon Blackstock, Sara
Merritt, and Fred Maddox.
A service will be held at the Arlington Memorial Cemetery Chapel on
Mount Vernon Road, Sandy Springs on July 2, 2012 at 11 AM, where she will be
laid to rest with her infant son beside her husband of 63 years.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2013, Marietta, Cobb Co., GA, Obituary
William Robert "Red" Griffin 58, of Marietta, GA passed
in peace Wednesday, September 18, 2013. He was born November 26, 1954 and was a
lifelong resident of Cobb County.
He is preceded in death by his father James Griffin, brother Edward Griffin and grandson Blake.
He leaves his wife Nedra Carson Griffin, two sons Trenton Griffin
of Hiram and Matthew Griffin of Woodstock, three daughters Beth Hirt and
husband Brian, Katie Black and husband Eddie and Jenny Holifield and husband
Danny. Eight grandchildren, Lilly, Paige, Maddy, Ava, Alyssa,
Cheyanne, Sammy and Haley. He is also survived by his mother Lillian
Griffin Greene and stepfather Bobby Greene of Marietta, GA, four brothers,
Carlton and Donald Griffin, Tommy and Jimmy Greene and three sisters Wanda Crawford and Carolyn Blankenship and Wanda Smith and many nieces and
nephews.
He was most happy when he had his children and grandchildren around
him. He loved music, playing guitar and singing with his brothers. He loved and
cherished family and friends.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2014, Marietta, Cobb Co., GA, Obituary
Published in the Asheville Citizen-Times on Jan.
19, 2014
Ruth Mendenhall Burton passed away on Monday, January 13, 2014 at
ManorCare in Marietta, GA at the age of 102. She was born October 22, 1911 in
Greensboro, NC to a Quaker family and was the last survivor of the ten children
of the late Ida Allred and Edward E. Mendenhall.
She was educated in the Greensboro City Schools, and in 1933
graduated with a Bachelor of Arts from Women's College which is now UNC at
Greensboro. After graduation she taught French and English in the Guilford
County Schools for 4 years. In June of 1938 she married William Cowan Burton of
Asheville, NC and lived there until 1999 when she moved to Atlanta to assist her
daughter in the care of her husband following his stroke.
While in Asheville she was an active member of Central United
Methodist Church, the American Association of University Women, and volunteered
at Memorial Mission and Aston Park hospitals, and The Elephants' Trunk. Ruth
also loved working at the polls during primaries and elections and continued to
do so into her late 80's. She was a docent at Smith McDowell House and a member
of Western N.C. Historical Association. She was an active volunteer at her
children's schools and supported her husband in his business, Burton Furniture.
While spending time with her family was always a priority, in her free time she
was an avid reader, bridge player and exercise enthusiast. After her move to
Atlanta, she joined Trinity Presbyterian Church, and volunteered at Children's
Healthcare.
A gracious southern lady and hostess with impeccable manners, Ruth
was loved by family and friends. She was sought after by many for her wise
advice and counsel, and as a stickler for proper grammar, could be counted on
to correct any grammatical errors.
Ruth is survived by her daughter, Suzanne Burton Addicks;
daughter-in-law, Kathy Keeble Burton; and grandchildren, Bradley Alan Addicks,
Gregory Reinhardt Addicks (Patricia), Paige Addicks Keller (John) and Cynthia
Keeble Burton; four great grandchildren, Michael Reinhardt Addicks, Charles
Burton Addicks, Andrew William Keller, and Ansley Elizabeth Keller. She is also
survived by nieces and nephews,
Nancy Johnson Weaver (Pearce), Russell Mendenhall, Charles Mendenhall, Edward
Mendenhall, Beverly Blankenship Walsh, Dixon Thompson, Doris Hall, Janet
Jelly, Benita Howell, and James Taylor.
She was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 57 years,
William Cowan Burton; her son, Samuel Alan Burton; son-in-law, Gilbert
Reinhardt Addicks; and her nine siblings.
A service for family will be held at Riverside Cemetery in
Asheville, NC at a later date.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2014,
Marietta, Cobb Co., GA, Death
http://www.memorialsolutions.com/sitemaker/memsol.cgi?user_id=1228038
Ms. Juanita
(Blankenship) Lowry [March
11, 1930 - January 19, 2014]
passed away on Sunday, January 19, 2014.
Arrangements entrusted to SouthCare Cremation and Funeral Society [Marietta,
Cobb Co., GA],
770-420-5557
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2014, Marietta, Cobb Co., GA, Memorial
In Memory of Charles
Richard Blankinship
Georgia Memorial Park Funeral Home
and Cemetery Winkenhofer Chapel, 2000 Cobb Pkwy SE, Marietta, GA 30060-3759 |
770-432-0771
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2014, Marietta, Cobb Co., GA, Obituary
http://www.westcobbfuneralhome.com/memsol.cgi?user_id=1455847
Charles Richard
Blankinship, age 69 [1945], of Marietta,
GA passed away on Tuesday, November 11, 2014.
Funeral Services will be held at 11am on
Friday, November 14, 2014 at Eastwood Baptist Church in Marietta with Rev’s
Dennis McCoy and Justin Holcomb officiating. Interment will follow at Georgia
Memorial Park. He will lie in state at the church 1 hour prior to the service.
A lifelong resident of Marietta, Mr.
Blankinship worked as a service technician with Sears for 34 years. He was an
avid hunter and fisherman, and was of the Baptist faith.
Survivors include: Wife: Martha A.
Blankinship; 2 Children: Pamela Harris, Marietta, GA, Charles “Chuck”
Blankinship and wife Susan, Rockmart, GA; 5 Siblings: Doyle C. (Joyce)
Blankinship, Villa Rica, GA, James Lloyd Blankinship, Cartersville,
GA, Kenneth
A. Blankinship, Kentucky, Janice (Daniel) Mitchell, Acworth, GA, Joyce (Randy) Owenby, Jemison, AL; 4 Grandchildren:
Kayla Smith, Marietta, GA, Allen Blankinship, Ft. Stewart, GA, Ashley Martin,
Douglasville, GA and Lindsey Blankinship, Rockmart, GA; 2 Great Grandchildren: Emily Martin,
Douglasville, GA and Logan Smith, Marietta, GA
Doyle C.
Blankenship – b.24Jul1939 - Villa Rica, GA; https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:KBJN-Y14
Relatives: Barry
D. Blankenship, Joyce W. Blankinship, Nancy E. Blankinship.
James Lloyd
Blankinship – b.21Dec1943 - Cartersville, GA; https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:KBJN-TK5
Relatives: Edna
W. Blankinship, J. O. Blankinship, James L. Blankenship, Kenneth B.
Blankinship, Lloyd Blankinship, Martha Ann Blankinship.
2014, Smyrna, Cobb
Co., GA, Obituary
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, (GA) Date: December 5, 2014
Mr. William "Melvin" Holleman age 89 of Smyrna, GA went
to his eternal home peacefully at Tranquility at Kennesaw Mountain, [Marietta,
Cobb Co., GA], Wednesday,
December 3, 2014.
Funeral services will be held 11 AM Saturday, December 6th at
Smyrna First Baptist Church. Interment will be in Georgia National Cemetery in
Canton 9:30 AM Monday, December 8th.
He was a lifelong resident of Smyrna for his 89 years. He proudly
served his country in the U.S. Navy during WW II. He worked at the Atlanta
Journal-Constitution for years as a Circulation Manager. He retired from the VA
as an Adjudicator. He graduated from Middle GA College in Cochran, GA where he
met his wife Mary Ruth Culpepper and began a 70 year love story on Love St.,
where they built their only home and still reside.
Melvin was an active loyal member of Smyrna First Baptist Church
for over 50 years and has served as Chairman of the Deacons and was a member of
the church choir. He was active in his community and volunteered at the Smyrna
Museum for many years. He was voted "Mr. Smyrna" in both high school
and later in the community. He was an avid fisherman. He left a
"Christ-centered" legacy and has been the perfect Christian example
for his family and friends.
Surviving are: Wife of 70 years Mary Ruth Holleman, Daughters &
Sons-in-law - Dianne & George Spears of Marietta and Charlotte &
Charles Winkles of Marietta; Grandchildren
Christie Blankenship and husband
Bryan; and Joshua Winkles of Marietta, and great grandchild Meghan Blankenship; Aunt-Chris Hall and many nieces and
nephews.
The family will greet friends from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 PM Friday,
December 5th at Carmichael Funeral Home in Smyrna (770)435-4467. Melvin was
loved by everyone who knew him and will be missed by all.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Cobb Co., SSDI, http://ssdi.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi
,
Blankenship,
Isabell 86, 06Nov1923 - 08Feb2010, Powder Springs, Cobb, GA, WV-236-36-2289
Blakenship, Mary
E. 88, 12Jun1922 - 20Oct2010, (Powder
Springs, Cobb, GA), CA-563-22-8594
Colquitt
2010, Moultrie, Colquitt
Co., GA, Obituary
http://moultrieobserver.com/obituaries/x1703937215/Janet-Blankenship-Davis
The Moultrie Observer
Janet Blankenship Davis, 61, of Moultrie, died Tuesday, June 23, 2010, at Golden Living
Center in Tifton. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Saturday, June 26, at
Funston Baptist Church with the Rev. Ron Shiver officiating. Interment will
follow in Cobb Suncrest Memorial Gardens.
Born June 2, 1949, in Columbia, S.C., she was the daughter of the
late James Ernest Blankenship and Nellie Thomas Blankenship. She was the retired clinical director with Green Oaks Center in
Moultrie and was a member of Funston Baptist Church.
She was preceded in death by two brothers, Bernard Long and Glenn Blankenship.
Survivors include one son, J. Ryan Davis of Moultrie; one sister, Joy B. Wells of Orlando, Fla.; one brother, James Randall Blankenship of Orlando, Fla.; three nephews, Devin Blankenship, Troy Blankenship and Taylor Wells; and one niece, Ashley Wells.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2013, Moultrie, Colquitt Co., GA, Obituary
The Moultrie Observer, (GA) - October 21, 2013
Ann Harmon Christopher, 80, of Moultrie, died Sunday, Oct. 20,
2013, at Agape Health and Rehabilitation.
Funeral services will be 11 a.m., Wednesday, Oct. 23, at First
United Methodist Church with the Rev. Mark Addington and the Rev. Robert Spears
officiating. Interment will follow in Cobb Suncrest Memorial Gardens with the
Rev. Hale Bishop officiating. Casketbearers will be Ben Christopher, Will
Christopher, Chris Cox, Bryan Gibson, Caleb Gibson and Crill Merryday.
Born Oct. 29, 1932, in Schenectady, N.Y., she was the daughter of
the late Neal Farley Harmon and Alma Virginia Blankenship Harmon. She was a former teacher with the
Colquitt County Board of Education, and had taught at Cox Elementary School and
Moultrie Junior High School. She was a member of First United Methodist Church.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by one
daughter, Terri Christopher Cox; one grandson, David Spears; and one sister,
Neallia H. Tanner.
Survivors include her husband, William O. "Bill"
Christopher of Moultrie; one daughter, Jenny Christopher Spears and husband
Robert of Greenville, S.C.; two sons, Neal Christopher and wife Lisa of
Fayetteville, Ga., and Ken Christopher and wife Leah of Moultrie; a son-in-law,
Tom Cox of Escondido, Calif.; ten grandchildren, Daniel Spears, Katie Spears,
Rebekah Spears Johnson, Will Christopher, Sherri Christopher, Ben Christopher,
Amy Cox Archuletta, Chris Cox, Bryan Gibson and Caleb Gibson; and six
great-grandchildren, Nate Johnson, Andrew Johnson, Jeremiah Johnson, Grayson
Christopher, Ellison Christopher and Aiden Archuletta.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
1940 Census, Corpus Christi, Justice
Precinct 1, Nueces Co., TX,
Harmon, Neal F. 34, M, AR, Head,
Harmon, Virginia 31, F, AR, Wife,
Harmon, Ann 07, F, NY, Dau,
Harmon, Neallia 06, F, OH, Dau,
https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/K4SG-S72
Columbia
2012, Grovetown, Columbia Co., GA, Obituary
Published in The Augusta Chronicle on October
13, 2012
Bryan A. DuBose, Jr. husband of the late Geneva Neet DuBose entered
into rest Friday, October 12, 2012 in Trinity Hospital.
Funeral services will be held Sunday, October 14, 2012 at 3:00 PM
from the Chapel of Chance & Hydrick Funeral Directors with Pastor Josh
McClendon officiating. Interment following in Hillcrest
Memorial Park. Pallbearers will be Eddie Walker, Christopher DuBose,
Jr., Zachary Cullars, Craig Blankenship, Jeremy Daman, Jeff Barrett, Paul
Eubanks and Cale Deese.
Mr. DuBose was born in Augusta Ga. and Retired from the US Marine
Corp. where he served in the Korean conflict and Vietnam. He also retired as a
Marine Corp. ROTC Instructor from Apopka High School, Apopka, FL. Mr. DuBose was a member of the Southside Baptist Church
and the John S. Davidson Masonic Lodge # 677 of Augusta.
Survivors include: his sons, Christopher D. DuBose and his wife
Janet of Waynesboro, Eddie Walker of Martinez, his daughters, Laura D. Barrett
and her husband Jeff and Linda D. Eubanks and her husband Paul all of Martinez,
Deborah L. Vernon and her husband Paul of Orlando FL and Angela S. Yelton of
Rockwood TN, his grandchildren,
Terri Casteel, Jeremy Daman, Paula Bradley, Ashley Walker, Christie Walker,
Kayla Walker, Cale Deese, Lauren Custer, Jaime Blankenship
and Haley Yelton, Olivia DuBose, Christopher DuBose, Jr., Zachary Cullars and
Fifteen great-grandchildren. His brother, Elvin DuBose and his wife Vivian of
Hephzibah, his sister, Janice Browning and her husband Bob of San Antonio,
Texas, his adopted children, Billy James Boyd, Jr., Carylan Boyd, Jayne Bell,
Obie Greenway, Kenneth Roepke and Helmut Diehl. Mr.
Dubose was preceded in death by his son Bryan Albert DuBose, his
brother Clayton DuBose and his son in law, James Yelton.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2013, Martinez, Columbia Co.,
GA, Obituary
Published in The Augusta Chronicle on September
23, 2013
Mrs. Juanita J. Kennedy, entered into rest on Sept. 21, 2013 at the
Keysville Nursing Center [Burke
Co., GA], wife of the late
John T. Kennedy of Martinez, Ga. Juanita was born on Jan. 10, 1928 to the late
James and Pearl Jones. She was retired from Hollingsworth Candy.
She was preceded in death by the father of her children, T. J. Blankenship and her daughter, Donna Penrow.
Survivors: 3 daughters, Dianne Bishop, Linda Robinson, Sandra
Jones; 1 brother, James Jones; grandchildren, Rick Parkman, Joy Deas, Bret
Cain, Don Wall, Michelle, Sherri, Paul, and Brian Mitchell and a number of
great grandchildren.
Funeral service will be held at the Thomas L. King Funeral Home
Chapel on Tuesday, Sept. 24, 2013 at 11:00 a.m. with the Rev. Bennie Smith
officiating. Interment will be in Westview Cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Coweta
+2013, Grantville, Coweta Co., GA, Obituary
http://www.mckoon.com/html/obituaries.html
Charlotte Lewis Blankenship, 71, of Grantville passed away Thursday, May 30, 2013 at Piedmont
Newnan Hospital [Newnan, Coweta Co., GA]. She was born May 9, 1942 in Grantville
to David D. Lewis, Sr. & Frances Beckom Lewis.
Charlotte was an active member of Bethlehem Baptist Church in
Grantville. She was a creative lady who was skilled at making crafts, quilts,
& scrapbooking. She was a familiar face on election day
working the polls at the Moreland Precinct. She also volunteered and served in
the women's auxiliary of Gideon's International.
The funeral is Sunday, June 2, 2013 at 2 o'clock in the chapel of
McKoon Funeral Home with Rev. Jimmy Evans & Rev. Rhodes Skinner
officiating.
Survivors include husband,
George Terrell Blankenship; children, James D. Robinson & wife
Diana, Jennifer M. Petersen & husband Jeff, Michael Crider & wife
Becky; brother, Wayne Lewis & wife Bonnie; grandchildren, Joshua D.
Robinson, Jared S. Robinson, Delaney J. Petersen, Dylan R. Petersen, Isabella
Crider, Sophia Crider; and great-grandchild, Emma Grace Robinson.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
George T. Blankenship – b.20Jul1958 -
Grantville, GA; https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:KBGZ-LXW
Relatives:
Charlotte L. Blankenship, Terrell Blankenship.
2014, Grantville, Coweta Co., GA, Obituary
The Newnan Times-Herald, (GA) Date: August 27, 2014
Mr. Bill James, age 72, of Grantville, Georgia, died at Newnan Piedmont Hospital [Coweta
Co., GA] on Aug. 21, 2014.
Mr. James was born in Marion, Ohio, on July 27, 1942, to the late Everett James
Sr. and Beulah McDonald James.
Mr. James worked as a machinist for Pargon Pipe Line in Newnan,
Georgia. He enjoyed racing and playing poker.
He is survived by his daughters,
Audra Grace James Walters of Mansfield, Ohio, Ronda Lee James Henson (Jesse) of
Portsmouth, Ohio, and Heather
Jo James Blankenship of
Mansfield, Ohio; his brothers, "Gene" Richard James (Patsy) of
Newnan, Georgia, "Bob" Robert A. James (Trish) of Tampa, Florida, and
"Kenny" Kenneth James (Debbie) of Comumbus, Ohio; his grandchildren, Erica E. Matz, Cody A.
Butler, Colton M. Butler, Dylan
S. Blankenship and Chevy W. Blankenship ; his girlfriend, Betty King.
A memorial service is planned for a later date. Higgins Hillcrest
Chapel Funeral Home, Newnan, 770-253-4723
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Public Records: https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/QJY1-5RM7
Heather J. Blankenship – b.01May1978 -
Mansfield, OH,
Relatives: Carl Blankenship, Dottie J.
Blankenship,
Public Records: https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/QJ5V-B7LB
Carl Blankenship – b.10Sep1958 -
Mansfield, OH,
Relatives: Dottie J. Blankenship, Heather
J. Blankenship,
2011, Newnan, Coweta Co., GA, Obituary
The Times-Herald, (Newnan, GA) - September 11, 2011
Mrs. Emma Marie Watson, 70, of Newnan, Ga., went to heaven on Sept.
1, 2011. She was born in Carrollton, Ga., on Aug. 10, 1941. She was the wife of
the deceased Robert Edward Watson, whom she married on June 8, 1957. She was a
long-time employee as a seamstress of Southern Mills Corporation of Newnan, Ga.
She was the mother of 4, grandmother of 11, and great-grandmother of 14.
She was survived by her four children, Belinda Ann Haynes, Robert
Dana Watson, Mr. and Mrs. Dennis and Donna Lynn Braswell, and Mr. and Mrs. Roy
and Cindy Christine Horsley. She was survived by her 11 grandchildren, Stephanie O'Neal, Damon Blankenship, Kimberly Beavers, Gerald Crews, Schawann McGee, Jennifer Horsley,
Tiffany Howell, Blake Horsley, Tonya Duke, Kayla Watson and Brittany Blankenship. She was also survived by fourteen
great-grandchildren.
She had a respectful and
comforting funeral on Sept. 4 that was held at McKoon Funeral Home, Newnan, Ga.
The pallbearers were Gerald Crews, James Still, Steve Horsley, Patrick Dingler,
Paul O'Neal and Michael Money. Mrs. Watson was interred at Mt. Pleasant Baptist
Church cemetery in Clem, Ga.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2012, Newnan, Coweta Co., GA, Obituary
The Newnan Times-Herald, (GA) - February 8, 2012
Mr. James "Mike" Brooks, age 63, of Newnan, Ga., passed
away Feb. 5, 2012, at his residence. He was born on Nov. 12, 1948, to the late
James E. Brooks and Mary E. Loner.
He was also preceded in death by his wife, Pamela Brooks; sister,
Judy Fisher; and grandson, Tristen Brooks. Mike was a Vietnam veteran, serving
as a sergeant in the U.S. Army. He was a former U.S. Deputy Marshal, Chief of
Police with Peachtree City, Security Officer for Kay Jewelers and Egleston
Children's Hospital.
Survivors include his sons, Pat and his wife Carrie Brooks and Jon
and his wife Cecilia Brooks; brother, Danny and his wife Vickie Brooks; and sister, Janice Blankenship; grandchildren, Cora, Mackenzie, Conner, Madison and Gracie
Brooks; and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins.
Funeral services will be held Thursday, Feb. 9 at 2 p.m. in the
chapel of McKoon Funeral Home. Rev. Gary Howard and Rev. Matt
Moore to officiate. Burial will follow at Forest Lawn Memorial Park.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2012, Newnan, Coweta Co., GA, Obituary
The Newnan Times-Herald, (GA) - May 17, 2012
Mr. Edward Terrell "Terry" Blankenship, age 36, of Newnan, Ga., passed away
Tuesday, May 15, 2012, at his residence surrounded by family and friends.
He is survived by his mother, Vickie Yearwood; grandmother, Shirley
Ann Hardegree; uncle and aunt, Terrell and Charlotte Blankenship; aunt, Betty Ann Perry; uncle,
Eddie Blankenship; aunt, Ericka Gaydoul and five cousins.
Funeral services will be held Friday, May 18 at 2 p.m. in the
chapel of McKoon Funeral Home. Rev. David Arrington will officiate. Burial will
follow at Oak Hill Cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2013, Newnan, Coweta Co., GA, Obituary
The Newnan Times-Herald, (GA) - July 31, 2013
Mr. Clyde Edward Head died Saturday, July 27, 2013, at his home.
Clyde was born on May 23, 1924, in Douglasville, Ga., to the late Lillie Mae
Jaillette Head and the late Charles Moses Head.
At an early age he moved to Lindale, Ga., and in 2008 moved to
Wesley Woods in Newnan. He graduated from Darlington School in Rome, Ga., and
attended the University of Georgia. He served in the Army Air Forces from
1943-1945. Clyde was an employee of West Point Pepperell and retired in 1984 as
Controller of the Apparel Division. Clyde was an active member of the Silver
Creek Presbyterian Church and served as a deacon and an elder. He was a member
of the Lindale Lodge No. 455 F&AM. He was an avid golfer and known for his
woodworking and gardening skills.
He is preceded in death by his brothers, Eugene and Charles Head;
and sisters, Iva Lou Schotta and Annie Ruth Blankenship.
He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Bettye Jean Geiger Head;
and children, Michael Edward Head and wife Pam of Indian Trail, N.C., and Susan
Head Coggin of Newnan, GA; grandchildren, Matthew Head of Greensboro, NC,
Jennifer Head Kothe of Indian Trail, NC, Payton Coggin of Newnan, GA, and Kacy
Coggin of Knoxville, TN; and 7 great-grandchildren.
Funeral services were held in the chapel of Henderson and Sons
Funeral Home in Lindale on Tuesday, July 30, 2013, at 11 a.m. with Dr. Harry
Barrow of Newnan Presbyterian Church officiating.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2014, Newnan, Coweta Co., GA, Obituary
The Newnan Times-Herald, (GA) Date: December 25, 2014
Mr. Wilburn Randy Eason, 57, of Newnan, died at his residence on
Tuesday, December 23, 2014. He was born in Newnan on March 3, 1957, to the late
Wilburn Eason and Shirley Dean Eason.
He was a self-employed welder. He loved the mountains and the
Appalachian Trail, riding his Harley Davidson, and the outdoors, where he loved
fishing and hunting and welding.
Surviving are his wife, Pamela Lynn Blankenship Eason; brother, Wayne Eason; uncle Sylvan
"Clumsy" Eason.
Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. on Saturday, December 27,
2014, at Higgins Hillcrest Chapel with Rev. Carl Calhoun and Rev. Randy
Buchanan officiating. Interment will follow at Oak Hill Cemetery. Pallbearers are Greg Blankenship, Ted Crane, Stephen Stone, Marty Wilbanks,
David Minix and Warren Carlisle, with Russell Swafford and Tony Wilbanks as
honorary pallbearers.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Pam L. Blankenship – b.09Feb1961 - Franklin,
GA; https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:KBGC-BWB
Relatives: Bradley J. Moore, Earl L.
Blankenship, Gregory E. Blankenship, Vertie Blankenship
Crisp
+2014, Cordele, Crisp Co., GA, Obituary
Cordele Dispatch (GA) - July 14, 2014
Peggy Ann Boyd, 76 of went home to be with her Lord Saturday, July
12, 2014 at Crisp Regional Hospital.
A graveside service to celebrate her life will be held at 1:00 p.m.
Tuesday, July 15, 2014 at Evergreen Memorial Gardens. The family will receive
friends at Rainey Family Funeral Services prior to the service Tuesday
beginning at 12:00 p.m.
Mrs. Boyd was born in Tift County and was the daughter of the late
Abram Perry "A. P." Walker and Willie Mae Blankenship Cole.
She was a homemaker and a member of the Baptist faith. She loved
and was loved by her family and was an avid Braves fan.
Mrs. Boyd is survived by her children and their spouses, Cindy and
Jeff McVeigh, Clay Boyd and Johnny Pritchett, all of Cordele, Peggy and Chuck
Sensabaugh of Ellenwood and Shere and Jerry Justice of Columbus; a sister,
Essie Wells of Tifton; nine grandchildren and their spouses, Hope Hudson and
Troy Hamby, Rick "Bubba" and Kelly Davis, Jessica McNulty, Faith and Troy
Brown, Katherine Boyd, Shane and Michelle Hobbs, Jonathan Justice, Jennifer and
Curt Wintrode, and Tony "Hot Rod" and Dana Davis; and a host of great
granchildren.
She was preceded in death by her great-grandson, Casey Courson.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
1940 Census, District 1314, Tift Co., GA,
Walker, Abraham P. 57, M, GA, Head,
Walker, Willa Mae 24, F, GA, Wife,
Walker, Audrey 13, F, GA, Dau,
Walker, Aubrey 13, M, GA, Son,
Walker, Clarles 04, M, GA, Son,
Walker, Peggy Ann 02, F,
GA, Dau,
https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/K7P5-9JY
Dawson
+2012, Dawsonville, Dawson Co., GA, Obituary
Gwinnett Daily Post (Lawrenceville, GA) - October 4, 2012
Mr. Kenneth Lamar Iler, age 59, of Dawsonville, GA passed away on
Tuesday, October 02, 2012.
He was preceded in death by his father, Guy Iler.
He is survived by his daughter, Kim Johnson, Bethlehem, GA; mother, Barbara Blankenship Ramey, Dawsonville, GA; grandchildren, Lawson Johnson and Christy
Johnson; brothers and sisters-in-law, Tim and Bonnie Iler, Buford, GA and
Frankie and Pat Iler, Lawrenceville, GA; and aunt, Lois
Blankenship Stewart, Sugar
Hill, GA.
There are no services planned.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Dawson Co., SSDI, http://ssdi.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi
,
Blankenship, Otis
Kenneth 74, 13Jan1936 -
26May2010, Dawsonville, Dawson,
GA, GA-252-56-4070
DeKalb
+2010, Decatur, DeKalb
Co., GA, Obituary
The Atlanta
Journal-Constitution , January 9, 2010
Mrs. Rebecca "Becky" Blankenship, 70, of Decatur died Wednesday, January 6,
2010. She was a very proud Decatur High School alumna, class of 1957. Mrs. Blankenship attended King College in Bristol, TN,
majoring in English. After raising her family, she became very active in local
arts, politics and community affairs. Becky was the Queen
Mother of the Devilish Divas of DeKalb County of the Red Hat Society and
enjoyed traveling with them. She was also an avid quilter. Mrs. Blankenship was preceded in death by her beloved
husband Don Young.
She is survived by her mother, June Blankenship;
daughter, Suzanne Pharr; son, Bobby Pharr; step-daughters, Stephanie Young,
Ginny Powell; beloved grandchildren, Ryan and Amanda Young, Meri Powell;
brothers, Peter and Johnny Blankenship;
sister, Jessica Arthur, nieces, Josie and Sadie Blankenship, Mary
Arthur; nephews, Kevin, Keith and Luke Blankenship and Zachary Arthur.
Funeral services will be held Sunday, January 10th at 2:00 P.M. in
the chapel of A. S. Turner & Sons.
From:
Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2010, Decatur, DeKalb
Co., GA, Obituary
Becky Blankenship, 1939-2010, Written By: Alice Gordon, 2-12-2010,
alice@atlantaprogressivenews.com
Rebecca "Becky" Blankenship, a left-leaning activist for the arts, has died at the age
of 70. Ms. Blankenship died on January 6, 2010 of a
currently-unknown illness--likely pneumonia--which she acquired in London,
according to friends.
She had stood on parade in the frigid English air on New Years day
2010. For several years she with others had represented her organization, The
Red Hat Society, at the parade. She returned home to Atlanta immediately
afterward. Her close friend, former Dekalb County Commissioner Jacquie Scott,
met her at the airport. Blankenship appeared to be suffering from a severe
cold. This soon appeared to be serious and after a trip to the emergency room
with Scott, she was admitted to Piedmont Hospital. She died at 1pm the
following day. Her death was unexpected.
Becky Blankenship
lived alone after her children had grown, but had very close relationships with
the community. "She was very vivacious and outgoing,
she was a lot of fun. She saw humor in everything," Scott told Atlanta
Progressive News. Among the numerous causes she supported, Blankenship was a long-time reader and financial supporter of Atlanta
Progressive News.
Ms. Blankenship was
a red head who dressed in vibrant colors and was very alive, State Rep. Stephanie
Benfield told APN. Her impression was striking and her personality matched her
clothing. She was also said to be a very warm friend and outgoing person who
was fun to be around as well as a community activist. 171 people were listed as
friends on Facebook.
Ms. Blankenship was
a 30 year resident of South Dekalb County, and a graduate of Decatur High. She
was concerned and active in local politics and community affairs, especially
those affecting the economic growth of her area. She never moved from her house
in South Dekalb even with changes in the neighborhood; she welcomed diversity.
Blankenship
graduated from King College in 1961 with a degree in English, according to her
Facebook page. She dedicated herself to improvement of life for the entire
community.
According Benfield, Blankenship was
always advocating for one candidate or another. She was active in the campaigns
of Tom Scott, husband of Jacquie Scott, when he previously ran and served as
Tax Commissioner of Dekalb County; Jacquie Scott's own campaign; former State
Rep. Georgia Maddox; and Burrell Ellis, CEO of Dekalb County. Many people knew
her from community rallies and events.
Blankenship was
best known for her part in bringing the arts to South Dekalb. She was President
of the Dekalb Council for the Arts. She talked about the connection between
economic and arts development in the area and how necessary one was for the
other.
Benfield described her as an "active fixture" in South
Dekalb in the arts community from long before her Presidency. She was a
volunteer for many years before becoming the President ten years ago. She was
instrumental in development of the arts, attending every meeting of the Art
Center. "She was very involved with the development Arabia Mountain and
Wonderland Gardens and was supportive of the art community in general in
Dekalb," Benfield said.
Becky Blankenship
was also good to those around her, according to her friends. "She was a
wonderful friend. I was in an automobile accident. I was laid up for three
months and every three weeks she took me to get my nails done because she knew
that would make me feel better. In those days that meant driving out to
Alpharetta because that's where I went to get my nails done. She epitomized
what a friend is. She would try to do things for people that would really make
their day," Ms. Scott said.
Ms. Blankenship
joined the Hotlanta Reds, a local chapter of the Red Hat Society, an
organization for women aged 50 years and over, with the mission of enjoying
life to the fullest. Though she originally joined the branch in Atlanta, later
after the organization grew very large, she started the Devilish Divas of
Dekalb. As the founder she was called the Queen Mother. She met the members
regularly for lunch and her attendance at the parade in London had been a
regular event, Scott said. She attended many events representing the
organization.
In addition, she attended conferences for quilters both in the
United States and Canada, Scott said. Blankenship was a
widow who lived alone and was retired. She formerly had been an office worker
at a retail outlet.
She is survived by her mother,
June Blankenship of Decatur; a son, Bobby Pharr of Decatur;
a daughter, Suzanne Pharr, of Gainesville; a sister, Jessica Arthur of Lawrenceville; two brothers, Peter Blankenship of Snellville and Johnny Blankenship of Maysville; two stepdaughters, Stephanie
Young of Stockbridge and Ginny Powell of Tucker; and three step grandchildren,
according to the Atlanta Journal-Constitution newspaper, which also ran an
obituary.
2012, Decatur, DeKalb Co., GA, Obituary
Rockford Register Star (IL) - February 10, 2012
Dorothy Jean Hunter, Decatur, Ga. - Dorothy Jean Hunter was born
Oct. 3, 1927, in Chidester, Ark., to Lorenzo and Ada Brewer. She was the
youngest of 13 children. She departed this life Sunday, Feb. 5, 2012, in Atlanta.
Dorothy Jean Hunter moved to Rockford, Ill., where she lived for
many years. She met and married George Hunter, and they shared 54 wonderful
years together. They loved traveling, fishing, family, and most important,
serving the Lord. She became a licensed evangelist and had a passion for
ministering to the sick and elderly in nursing homes. In 1999, the Hunters
relocated from Rockford to Decatur. They became members of Temple of Faith
C.O.G.I.C. Evangelist Dorothy Hunter was an active member of the Missionary
Board and the Business and Professional Women's Group, and an active member of
the Lou Walker Senior Center in Lithonia.
Evangelist Dorothy Hunter leaves to cherish her memory and legacy daughters, Emma (Ronald) McCary of
Decatur, Lillie Johnson of Charlotte, N.C., and Ada Blankenship of Fairfield, Calif.; granddaughters, Kelli (Brian) Tunson Bullard
of Lithonia and Lezlie (Chris) Carrion of Monroe, N.C.; grandson, Schanyea
(Keneshia) Johnson of Charlotte, N.C.; eight great-grandchildren; and a host of
nieces, nephews, and special friends.
Predeceased by her husband, Deacon George
Hunter; six brothers; six sisters; one granddaughter,
Carla Blankenship; and great-granddaughter, Brianna Blankenship.
Service at 10 a.m. Friday, Feb. 10, at
Temple of Faith C.O.G.I.C, in Atlanta.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2014, Decatur, DeKalb Co., GA, Obituary
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, (GA) - January 23, 2014
June Blankenship,
age 94, of Decatur passed away peacefully on January 21, 2014. She worked for
Mission To The World as an Administrative Assistant.
She was married to Harold
Blankenship and he preceded
her in death and also a daughter Rebecca.
Surviving are 3 children
Peter (Toni) Blankenship, Jessica Arthur, Johnny (Laura) Blankenship , 9 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren.
Memorial Services will be held on 1:00 PM Friday Jan. 24, 2014 at
Westminster Presbyterian Church. Friends will be received Thursday 4-7 PM at
A.S. Turner and Sons Funeral Home.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
SSDI: Blankenship,
Harold E., 86, 26Aug1919 - 11Feb2006, Decatur, Dekalb, GA, GA-254-12-9299
2012, Lithonia, DeKalb Co., GA, Obituary
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, (GA) - April 20, 2012
Mrs. Nonagene Farrill Daniel, age 90, of Lithonia, Ga., passed away
Sunday, April 15th in Elberton, [Elbert
Co.] Ga.
where she had been a resident of Magnolia Estates. A life-long native of
Lithonia, she was the daughter of the late Carl Melvin Farrill, Sr. and Adeline
Kelley Farrill.
She was preceded in death by her loving husband, the late William
Thomas Daniel, Sr.
Mrs. Daniel was a 1939 graduate of Lithonia High School where she
was awarded a 4-H Scholarship to attend West Georgia College. Following a year
at West Georgia, Mrs. Daniel entered Emory University School of Nursing in
1940. At Emory, Mrs. Daniel was one of the first nursing students to initiate
the Bachelors of Nursing program in 1942 and was chosen for a Pediatric Nursing
rotation at New York City's Bellevue Hospital. After graduation from Emory in
1943, Mrs. Daniel immediately joined the United States Navy Nurse Corps as a
Lt. JG and was stationed at Portsmouth Naval Hospital, Va. and the US Marine
Corp. Training Center at Paris Island, SC., caring for Marines back from the
Pacific. She would remember them as "just boys". After World War II,
Mrs. Daniel served as a Public Health Nurse in Atlanta then returned to Emory
in 1948 serving as a member of the faculty for the School of Nursing and as Clinical
Director at Emory University Hospital until 1952. Twenty years later, a former
Nursing School faculty colleague would remember her as "one of our
best". Together with her husband, a 1954 graduate of the Emory School of
Law, they were the first of three generations of Emory graduates. She was
always honored to have been a part of the "Emory story". A dedicated
Christian, Mrs. Daniel was a faithful member of the Lithonia First Baptist
Church from childhood. For over four decades she provided prayerful devotion to
her church and her faith, leading the Women's Missionary Union, teaching
children in the annual Vacation Bible School, chairing various committees and
teaching Sunday school classes for children, youth and adults. She considered
the support of Christian missionaries a "calling" and together with
her husband, built and maintained a special home in Lithonia for furloughed
missionaries from throughout the world. A mentor to many young women and men,
she was a "listening ear" and "encourager" to generations
of young people providing prayerful guidance as they planned their educations,
careers and families. Mrs. Daniel was active in the Lithonia community serving
in many capacities in the Lithonia Women's Club, volunteering as a school nurse
in the local schools, leading Cub Scouts and serving in various PTA capacities.
She was a regular volunteer nurse at the Lithonia Public Health Center and
opened the community's first "Clothes Bank" in the early 1960's for
needy families. Although a dedicated nurse and educator, she considered her
"greatest calling" to be that of ì"mother". The DeKalb
Chapter of the Georgia Federation of Women's Clubs even named her "Mother
of the Year" in the 1970's. Mrs. Daniel described her life as one of
"different seasons": Student, Nurse, Naval Officer, Teacher,
Educator, Mentor, Friend, Grand mother, Great-Grand mother and with great
distinction, Mother. With deep and abiding love for each other, she and her
husband raised three sons in Lithonia, sharing with them the confidence of
their faith in Christ, supporting and encouraging them in every endeavor. In
the lives of all she touched, in every responsibility she accepted, with the
deepest faith in God and His purpose for each individual, Gene Daniel made a
difference.
Mrs. Daniel is survived by Mr. & Mrs. William Thomas Daniel,
Jr. (Linda) of Savannah, Ga.; Mr. & Mrs. Michael
Farrill Daniel (Cynthia) of Huntsville, Ala., and Dr. & Mrs. Mark Lassiter
Daniel (Dena) of Elberton, Ga. Her grandchildren: Mrs. Elizabeth Ann Daniel Harlan
(Scott) of Snellville, Ga., William Thomas Daniel, III, Robert Hampton Daniel
(both of Savannah, Ga.), Catherine Jean Daniel, Alexander Farrill Daniel (both
of Huntsville, Ala.), Lora Grace Daniel, Caroline Hope Daniel and Kelly
Christine Daniel (all of Elberton, Ga.) and her great-granddaughter Ann Marie
Harlan. Mrs. Daniel is also survived by her dear brother and sister-in-law, Mr.
& Mrs. Carl M. Farrill, Jr. (Eva) of Lithonia, Ga., her niece Mrs. Carla
Farrill Miles (Mitchel) of Lithonia; nieces
Ms. Melinda Cowan and Ms. Susan Cowan Klem of Conyers, Ga., Mrs. Jacquelyn Ann Blankenship of Louisiana and nephew Mr. & Mrs.
Walter G. Stanley, III (Marsha) of Martinez, Ga.
Funeral Services for Mrs. Daniel will be held at First Baptist
Church of Lithonia on Sunday April 22nd at 3:00 PM.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2014, Tucker, DeKalb Co.,
GA, Obituary
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, (GA) - February 20, 2014
Harold Farland Ingram, 87, of Tucker, passed away peacefully on
Sunday, February 9, 2014. Harold was born in Nelson, GA. to Henry Daniel Ingram
and Rosie Cockran, on May 5, 1926. He was an avid gardener, an excellent
mechanic and a good friend to all who knew him. Most importantly he was a
loving father, grandfather and great-grandfather.
He is survived by daughters:
Judy (Ken) Blankenship, and Joanie Cochran, grandchildren: Dwayne Jenkins, Donna
Jones, Stephanie Cochran and Chris Cochran, great grandchildren: Heather,
Jesse, Zack and Noah.
A celebration of life service will be held, Friday, February 21,
2014 at 1:00 P.M. in the chapel of Advantage Funeral Home, Lilburn, GA. with Rev. Danny Odum
officiating.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Dekalb Co., SSDI, http://ssdi.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi
,
Blankenship,
Rebecca June 70, 03Dec1939 -
06Jan2010, Decatur, Dekalb, GA, GA-259-52-0079
Dodge
2010, Eastman, Dodge Co.,
GA, Obituary
Published in The Telegraph on March 3, 2010,
Lina Boutwell Blankenship, Age 84, of Eastman died Tuesday, March 2, 2010. Funeral Services
are scheduled for 2P.M., Thursday, March 4, in Lovely Grove Baptist Church,
with Interment in Woodlawn Cemetery. Mrs. Blankenship
was a member of Lovely Grove Baptist Church, a homemaker and was preceded in
death by husbands, L. J. Boutwell and Ralph Blankenship.
Survivors are daughters,
Shelby Bell (Charles) and Kelly Ward (Arlis); Son, Larry Boutwell (Patricia);
six grandchildren, Terri Mooe, Jill Moore, Selena Brooks (Tony), Chelsey Ward,
Brian Boutwell (Britton) and Jennifer Boutwell; four great-grandchildren,
Skyler, Darren, Landon and Lauren Grace and brother, Cletus Smith.
The family will receive friends in Stokes-Southerland Funeral Home
from 6:00 until 8:00P.M., Wednesday, March 3.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2011, Eastman, Dodge Co., GA, Obituary
The Macon Telegraph, (GA) - March 14, 2011
Wilmer H. "Dude" Bearden, age 61, of Eastman, died
Sunday, March 13, 2011. Funeral Services are scheduled for 2P.M. Monday, March
14, from the Graveside in Ryals Cemetery.
Mr. Bearden, a native of Dodge County, was a Vietnam Veteran of the
U.S. Navy, a retired Blue Bird Body Company employee and former Bearden Oil
Company employee. He was son of the late Annie Blankenship
Bearden and Gus Bearden and was preceded in death by two brothers, Waldon
Bearden and Willis Bearden.
Survivors: daughter, Heather Parsons; son, Lynn Kite; two sisters,
Leola B. Moore (Bobby) and Annice B. Rogers; two brothers, Wendell
"Shorty" Bearden (Susan) and Wayne Bearden (Sheryl).
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2012, Eastman, Dodge Co., GA, Obituary
Published in The Telegraph on September 21, 2012
Mrs. Jewell Agnes Blankenship Jones-Harrell, age 92, of Eastman, GA, died Thursday,
September 20, 2012.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00AM Saturday, September 22, at
Southerland Funeral Chapel, with interment in Woodlawn Cemetery.
Mrs. Jones-Harrell was a founding & the eldest member of
Greenlawn Baptist Church, a homemaker and daughter of the late Amanda Smith Blankenship & Hartley E. Blankenship.
She was preceded in death by her Husbands - Rev. Alex H. Jones and
Frank "Buddy" Harrell, Step-Daughter - Emily Lloyd and 3 Brothers - Oris Blankenship, Preston Blankenship
& Ralph Blankenship.
Survivors: Daughter - Faye McNeal (Ray); 2 Sons - Herman Jones
(Cathy) and Billy Jones (Diana); Step-Son - Jack Harrell (Jeanelle);
Step-Son-In-Law - Ernest Lloyd; Brother
- Maxwell Blankenship (Mae); Sister-in-Law - Mary Bedsole;
Family Friend - Mary Shumate; 9 Grandchildren; Several Great-Grandchildren;
Several Nieces & Nephews.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2014, Eastman, Dodge Co., GA, Obituary
Published in The Telegraph on Oct. 26, 2014
Rev. Howard Faircloth, age 90, of Eastman died Friday, October 24,
2014 at Carl Vincent Medical Center, [Dublin, Laurens Co., GA]. Rev. Faircloth was born January 5, 1924
in Dodge County to the late Rebecca Clements and Dave W. Faircloth.
Funeral services will at 2:30 p.m. Monday, October27, 2014 at Bay
Springs Freewill Baptist Church with Rev. Emory Harrell and Rev. Billy Sharpton
officiating. Interment will follow in Bay Springs Cemetery. Grandchildren will
serve as pallbearers.
Rev Faircloth was a member of Bay Springs Freewill Baptist Church
where he served as pastor for twenty-five years and a total of fifty-six years
in various churches. He was also retired from Robins Air Force Base and a
veteran of WW II.
He is survived by his wife, Odelle Smith Faircloth; daughter, Gail
Gully and her husband Richard; sons, Phillip Faircloth and his wife Lynne and Randy
Faircloth and his wife Louise; Twelve grandchildren, ten great grandchildren, and
one great great grandchild.
In addition to his parents, He was predeceased by siblings, Arthur Faircloth, Ronald
Faircloth, Hortense Giddens, Vassie
Blankenship, and Dovie Lee
Giddens.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
SSDI: Blankenship,
Vassie I., 84, 01Jul1914 - 11Mar1999, Eastman, Dodge, GA, GA-258-40-0959
Dodge Co., SSDI, http://ssdi.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi
,
Blankenship, Lina
S. 84, 21Oct1925 - 02Mar2010, Eastman,
Dodge, GA, GA-254-34-8024
Dougherty
2010, Albany, Dougherty
Co., GA, Obituary
http://www.albanyherald.com/obituaries/102794649.html
The graveside funeral service of Billie M. Blankenship, 87, of Albany, GA, who died September 12, 2010 at Lee County
Health Care, will be conducted Wednesday at 10:30 A.M. at Crown Hill Cemetery.
Rev. Charlie Brown will officiate.
A native of Birmingham, AL, born to the late Joshua and Lula
Prestridge, Mrs. Blankenship grew up in Montevallo, AL. She attended
the University of Montevallo, where she majored in Liberal Arts. Mrs. Blankenship moved to Albany, GA in 1957, where she was
employed with J. C. Penny and retired from Sears and Roebuck. She was a member
of Byne Memorial Baptist Church and the Martha Sunday School Class. Mrs. Blankenship loved the children at Byne, where she was
employed with the Child Development Center and worked in the Nursery for many
years.
Survivors include two daughters, Penny
Pietras of Albany, GA and Carol Warren and her husband, Don of Macon, GA,
a son Walter M. Blankenship, Jr. and his wife, Elaine of Albany, GA, six
grandchildren, Debra Rowe and her husband Ronald of Lee County,
GA, Tami McCoy and her husband, Jason of Albany, GA, Specialist John Michael Blankenship of Ft. Bragg, NC, Mark Blankenship of Albany, GA, Abby Blankenship of Columbus, GA and Matthew Blankenship of Albany, GA and two great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by a son, Carlos Blankenship.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2013, Albany, Dougherty Co., GA, Obituary
The Albany Herald, (GA) - April 12, 2013
Willie Ella (Lila) Hardee Hemmings, 88, passed away April 11, 2013
in Albany, GA.
Funeral service will be held Sunday, April 14, 2013, 2:00 PM at
Kimbrell-Stern Funeral Home with Reverend Garrett Andrew and Walter Blankenship officiating.
A private interment will be held on Monday, April 15, 2013 at Crown Hill
Mausoleum Chapel.
Mrs. Hemmings was born in Calhoun County on December 14, 1924. A
self-taught cake artist, Mrs. Hemmings baked and designed wedding cakes and
birthday cakes for the community and ran a successful wedding catering business
for the majority of her adult life. She retired from First United Methodist
Church as a former church hostess. Lila loved deeply and instilled a strong
foundation of faith, family, worth, connectedness, and belonging.
Willie Ella is preceded in death by her parents, Tommy and Lura
McDonald Adams; one brother Louis Adams, and two grandsons, Scott Hardee and William Mark Blankenship. She was married to Ben Hardee for 32 years until his death in
1979.
Willie Ella is survived by her husband of 18 years, Robert William
Hemmings of Albany; sons Craig Hardee (Carla Smith), Merv Hardee (Diane); daughter Elaine H. Blankenship (Walter); stepson Scott Hemmings (Jackie),
stepdaughter Debbie Smith, six grandchildren Travis Hardee, Tracie H. Dent (Jay), Joel
Hardee (Karen) of Lawrenceville, Molly H. Wallis (T.J.) of Valdosta, Sgt. John Michael Blankenship, U.S. Army 1st SFG, Fort Lewis, WA, Abby Rebekah Blankenship of Chicago, IL., and four
great-grandchildren, Blakelee, Makenzie, Max, and Fin. She is also survived by
three brothers, V. R. Adams, Curtis Adams (Betty Jo), both of Calhoun County,
Tony Adams (Sue) of Jasper, GA, sister-in-law, Jewell Adams and a host of
nieces and nephews.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2013, Albany,
Dougherty Co., GA, Obituary
The Albany Herald, (GA) - August 18, 2013
Billy Junior Bridges, 77, of Albany, GA, died Friday, August 16,
2013 at his residence.
Memorial services will be Tuesday, August 20, 2013, at Mathew
Funeral Home at 4:00 p.m.
A native of Sylvester, GA, Mr. Bridges had lived in Albany for most
of his life. He was a machinist at Flint River Textile Mill for 20 years.
Mr. Bridges was preceded in death by his parents, Judson and Lizzie
Bridges, and three sisters, Helen
Childree, Grace Calhoun, and Mary
Blankenship.
Survivors include his brother, Earl Bridges (Wanda) of Albany, and
two sisters, Betty Lou Posey of Sylvester, GA, and Jo Ann Caulder (Lamar) of
Lakeland, FL.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2014, Albany, Dougherty Co., GA, Obituary
The Albany Herald, (GA) - March 20, 2014
Mrs. Mary Gail White, 81, of Albany died Wednesday Mar 19, 2014 at
Phoebe North Hospital.
The funeral service will be held Saturday 2:00 PM at Beacon Baptist
Church with interment to follow at Floral Memory Gardens. Rev. Reagan Marsh
will be officiating.
Mrs. White was born in Arlington, Ga on September 5, 1932 but lived
most of her life in Albany where retired as a Deli Manager at Winn Dixie for 35
years and 4 months. She went to school in Dougherty County. Mrs. White was
married 56 years to James White Jr. well known as "Pee Wee". She was
a member of Beacon Baptist Church and The Golden Key Club. Her and her husband
loved to fish, hunt, and ski. Mrs. White loved to play all kinds of sports and
went to the Nationals when she was 40 years old and placed second.
She was preceded in death by her husband James "Pee Wee"
White, a son Johnny White, her brothers Ike Archer, Ralph Archer, J. L. Archer,
and Doyle Archer; Also two sisters Alice McMullen and Frances Wengler.
Survivors include her daughter Patti Menix and her husband Darrin
of Kentucky; four grandchildren Justin Dykes of Albany; Leslie White Kunz;
Michael Ryan White; Meredith White Buice; four great-grandchildren Gracey
Buice, Byrnlee Kunz; Fisher Kunz and Arye Dykes; niece Gloria
Blankenship and family.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2014, Albany, Dougherty Co., GA, Obituary
The Albany Herald, (GA) Date: October 20, 2014
Thomas Franklin (Tommy) Blankenship, 64, of Albany, GA died Sunday, October
19, 2014 at Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital.
Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday, October 22, 2014 at
11:00 a.m. at First Free Will Baptist Church. Rev. Billy D. Hannah will
officiate. Interment will follow in Crown Hill Cemetery.
A native and lifelong resident of Albany, GA, Mr. Blankenship was a
truck driver and was last employed with Roehl Transport. He was a member of the
Loyal Order of Moose and a member of First Free Will Baptist Church.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Thomas
Earl Blankenship and Annie Martha Roland Blankenship and a daughter, Tiffany Ann Blankenship.
Survivors include a daughter,
Danielle Blankenship Downs, Scottsdale, AZ, two sisters, Judy Bradley (Wayne), Leslie, GA, Rachel Cranford (Lee), Belle Glade, FL and a grandchild, Shaw Downs,
Scottsdale, AZ.
The family will receive friends Tuesday from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00
p.m. at Mathews Funeral Home.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Thomas F. Blankenship – b. 15Feb1950 - Albany, GA;
https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:K17W-1LR
SSDI: Blankenship,
Thomas E., 82, 26Jul1916 - 22Jun1999, Albany, Dougherty, GA, GA-254-03-5704
SSDI: Blankenship,
Annie M., 76, 17Jan1920 - 17May1996, Albany, Dougherty, GA, GA-259-20-4656
Dougherty Co., SSDI, http://ssdi.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi
,
Blankenship,
Billie Mitchell 87, 08Jan1923
- 12Sep2010, Albany, Dougherty, GA,
AL-418-22-4138
Douglas
2013, Douglasville, Douglas Co., GA, Obituary
Douglas County Sentinel (GA) - March 1, 2013
Mr. James Lamar "Jimmy" Flowers, age 78, of Douglasville,
Georgia passed away Thursday, February 28, 2013, at his home following an
extended illness. He was born May 3, 1934, in Dekalb County, Georgia, the son
of the late Mr. David Otis Flowers and the late Mrs. Esma Brown Flowers. He was
a veteran of the U.S. Navy. He retired from the construction industry having
worked as Mr. Fix-It since 1969. He was a fun loving man that was devoted to
his family.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his first
wife, Freddie Yancey Flowers and an infant daughter.
He is survived by his wife, Patricia Stephens Flowers of
Douglasville; his son, Barry Flowers of Douglasville; two daughters by
marriage, Lora Davis of Douglasville and Lynn Falkner of Villa Rica; sisters
and brother-in-law, Martha Lynn and Gene Lee of Sharpsburg, Mary Ann Richardson
of Carrollton, and Renee Shadix of Douglasville; five grandchildren and their spouses, SPC Allen
and Ansley Blankinship of Alaska, Ashley and Michael Martin of
Douglasville, Stephanie Falkner of Winston, Victoria Falkner of Villa Rica, and
Mitchell Falkner of Winston; several nieces, nephews, and cousins also survive.
Memorial services will be conducted Sunday, March 3, 2013, at 2
p.m. from the Chapel of Jones-Wynn Funeral Home in Douglasville with Rev.
Johnny White, Dr. Jeffery Frenchman and Mr. Pete Smith officiating.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2010, Lithia Springs,
Douglas Co., GA, Obituary
http://www.funeraldigest.com/obituaries/2010/07/29/david-michael-martin-jr/144328652
Mr. David Michael Martin, Jr., 36, of Lithia Springs, GA, passed
away on Monday, July 26, 2010. Funeral Services will be held 12:00 PM
Wednesday, July 28, 2010 in the chapel of West Cobb Funeral Home and Crematory
in Marietta with Bro. Gary Harry officiating. Interment will follow on Thursday
at 12:00 PM at Greenlawn Cemetery in Spartanburg, SC.
Born in Spartanburg, SC, Mr. Martin worked as a truck driver. He
was an avid scale model car builder, and he loved bowling, cooking, and his dog
Precious.
Survivors include his father and step mother, David and Joyce
Martin, Sr. of Gay, GA; his mother and step father, Rose and Randy Blankenship of Powder Springs, GA; sister, Rosemary
Martin of Powder Springs, GA; brother, Michael Martin and spouse Chris Cardwell
of North Augusta, SC; and grandmother, Mary Frances Smith of Glendale, SC.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2014, Lithia Springs, Douglas Co., GA, Obituary
http://www.martin-hightower.com/memsol.cgi?user_id=1336057
Franklin “Frank” Mac Blankenship, age 64, of Lithia Springs, passed away, Wednesday, June 18, 2014.
He was born October 28, 1949 in Fulton County, the son of Elaine Chosewood Blankenship and the late Raymond “Mac” Blankenship.
He graduated from Brown High School, Atlanta, Georgia, in 1967 and
attended college while beginning his life’s work as a salesman. Frank was very
passionate about his family. He was a very loving husband and devoted and
protective father to his children. He was a very detail-oriented and proud
person who enjoyed life. He enjoyed horses and horseback riding. He also loved
collecting coins, 45 records, jukeboxes and antiques. Frank also loved going to
flea markets, listening to old music and watching cowboy movies. Frank was a
member of the Church of Christ.
Survivors are his wife
of 27 years, Sheila P.
Patterson Blankenship of
Lithia Springs; mother: Elaine Chosewood
Blankenship of Douglasville; daughters and sons-in-law: Kim and Ken Davenport, Kristi and Marty
Thursby, Kari and James Quarles, Kelli and Cliff Warnock, Chrissy and Daniel
Arthur, Jessica and Chad Lamb; sister and brother-in-law: Maxine and Ron
Collier; brothers and sister-in-law:
Jerry Blankenship, Johnny and Phyllis Blankenship; grandchildren: Haley, Savanna, Alexis, Frank, Tori, C.J.,
Lacey, Dillan, Taylor, Jayde, Anna, Chloe, Rebekah, Hadassah, Bailey and
Peyton.
Memorial Service will be held Friday, June 20, 2014 at 3:00 PM at
Hightower’s Memorial Chapel with Mr. Daniel Arthur officiating.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
SSDI: Blankenship,
Raymond M., 60, 20Jan1929 - 17Feb1989, (not specified), GA-255-32-2810
Douglas Co., SSDI, http://ssdi.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi
,
Blankenship, Elsie
M. 83, 21Aug1927 - 28Mar2011, Winston,
Douglas, GA, GA-253-36-6808
Effingham
2013, Springfield, Effingham Co., GA, Obituary
Published in Savannah Morning News on March
7, 2013
Jacquelyn Jackie Dickerson, 76, went to be with the Lord on
Wednesday, March 6, 2013. The Emanuel County native was a member of Elam-Egypt
Baptist Church and the Senior Adult Sunday School Class.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Bennie Dickerson and her
son, Wendell Dickerson.
She is survived by her daughter,
Linda Blankenship (Richard); grandchildren, Christy Dixon (Dwayne), Richard L. Blankenship, Jr. (Christy), Travis L. Blankenship, Michelle L. Asher (Zachary), Terry L. Blankenship
(Tiffany); brother, Madison Durden (Janet); sister-in-law, Ray Dickerson; 13
great- grandchildren; 4 great-great-grandchildren; and 2 special caregivers,
Annette Briglin and Cheryl H. Powell.
Funeral: 1 pm Friday, March 8, 2013 at Elam-Egypt Baptist Church.
Interment: Elam-Egypt Baptist Church Cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2013, Springfield, Effingham Co., GA, Obituary
Published in Courier-Post on July 18, 2013
Cecelia Legoskey, 75, of Springfield, GA, formerly of Gibbsboro,
NJ, wife of the late Steven. Beloved mother of Tom (Helene) of Voorhees, NJ,
Missie (Billy) Douberly of Springfield, GA, the late Stanley (Carol) of Pine
Hill, NJ, Cathy (Rick) Blankenship of Clyo, GA, Marie (Edje) Wonnink of Rincon, GA, and Linda
(David) Ponton of Upper Lake, CA; 19 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren and
another on the way.
Services were held in Georgia.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Fannin
Fannin Co., SSDI, http://ssdi.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi
,
Blankenship, Paul
V. 92, 30May1918 - 23Apr2011, Morganton,
Fannin, GA, VA-224-18-5061
Fayette
2011, Fayetteville, Fayette Co., GA,
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, (GA) - May 20, 2011 Obituary
Grodeck, Waunetta Ms. Waunetta Grodeck, 78, of Fayetteville,
formerly of Parma, Ohio, passed away on May 15, 2011. Mrs. Grodeck was born in
Belvidere, Illinois and passed away in Fayetteville, Georgia.
She is preceded in death by her mother Effie Mae Mayberry
(Steinke); father August Ernest Steinke; siblings Ruth Roberts, Pearl Bankson,
Arvella Dietrich, William Kincade and Ivan Lanning; daughter Linda Marie;
granddaughter Amanda L. Gammon.
She is survived by her children Joanne L. Romph of Fayetteville,
Sandra A. Derth of Parma, Ohio and Edgar A. Pape of Southbury, Connecticut;
grandchildren Therese M. Koson of Kennesaw, Georgia, Tracy M. Keaton of Newnan,
Georgia, Waunetta M. (Nina) Kacuinsky of Geneva, Ohio, Jennifer J. Hickerson of
Stockbridge, Georgia, Jeremy N. Romph of Senoia, Georgia, SP4 Jordan C. Romph
of Ft. Stewart, Georgia, William Dobscha of St. Augustine, Florida, Nichole
McGee of Mechanisville, Virginia and Michael Pape of Southbury, Connecticut; great-grandchildren, PVT Ashley Williams,
International Guard of San Antonio, Texas, Kassandra Koson of Kennesaw, Jessica
Koson of Kennesaw, Brittany Keaton of Newnan, Brian Keaton of Newnan, Victoria
Kacvinsky of Geneva, Ohio, Sean
Blankenship of Fayetteville,
Georgia, Meagan Pruitt of Stockbridge, Neal Ray Dickens of Stockbridge, Dianna
Hickerson of Stockbridge, Matthew Gammon of North Charleston, South Carolina;
great-great-grandchildren, Michael Lee Pruitt, Joseph F. Andrews, III, Nathan
McGhee, Angsley McGhee and Natalie McGhee, all of Stockbridge; siblings,
Lawrence August Steinke of Cisne, IL and Maynard William Kincade of Rockford,
Illinois.
There are no services scheduled at this time. Carl J. Mowell &
Son Funeral Home, Fayetteville
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2014, Fayetteville, Fayette Co., GA, Obituary
http://www.meaningfulfunerals.net/fh/obituaries/obituary.cfm?o_id=2654797&fh_id=13963
Beatrice Marie Jones, 87, of Fayetteville, died Monday, August 25,
2014.
She is survived by her children,
Connie Blankenship, and James Ray Jones; 8 grandchildren and
16 great grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held at 12:30 p.m. Wednesday, August 27th
in our chapel. Interment will follow at Crest Lawn Memorial Park.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2011, Peachtree City, Fayette Co., GA, Obituary
The Columbus Dispatch, (OH) - July 31, 2011
Blanche Kelley Stanton, age 85, passed away on, July 20, 2011, at
her home in Peachtree City, Georgia. Blanche was the beloved daughter of Carrie
Waters Kelley and Charlie Hoke Kelley. She was born in Pickens County, South
Carolina on September 18, 1925.
Blanche was an excellent student and served as a member of the
National Beta Club in High School. After her high school graduation, she
attended Michigan State University where she studied Geography and Home
Economics. While serving as Executive Director of the Dairy Council of Stark
County Ohio Blanche met her husband, James Stanton. They were married on June
9, 1956 and remained happily married for 51 years until James passed away on
June 19, 2007. Mrs. Stanton taught Home Economics and Geography in the Flat
Rock Michigan Schools until her retirement in 1985. In her retirement, she
enjoyed Cairn Terrier dogs and spending time with her
husband.
Mrs. Stanton is survived by a brother, James Kelley; nephew, Marty
Kelley; nieces, Dalton Blankenship and Gemma Kelley; sister-in-law, Agnes
Hazard; nephew, Charlie Hoke Kelley III; niece, Betty Gault; brother-in-law,
Donald Stanton; sister-in-law, Jeri Stanton; nephews, Douglas Stanton, Clifford
Stanton; niece, Shirley Stanton Grate; brother-in-law, Bill Cobb; nephews,
Stephen Cobb, Michael Cobb, Robert Cobb; and niece, Cynthia Cobb Todd.
Graveside Service 1:30 p.m. Monday, August 1, St. Joseph Cemetery,
6440 South High Street Lockbourne, Ohio, Rev. Dr. William L. Snider,
Officiating.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2012, Peachtree City, Fayette Co., GA, Obituary
Springdale Morning News (AR) - May 17, 2012
Kathy Jann Herriman Baker, 57, of Peachtree City, Ga., died May 12,
2012, after a long battle with breast cancer. She was born Sept. 8, 1954, in
Springdale, Ark., the daughter of Arlis and Madelyn Cook Herriman.
She was a 1972 graduate of Huntsville High School and a 1977
graduate of the University of Arkansas where she obtained a degree in
marketing. She loved gardening, caring for others, cheering for the Arkansas
Razorbacks, celebrating autumn, traveling to the mountains, hosting parties
and, most of all, being with her family and friends. She will be remembered for
her sense of humor, love of color coordinated pictures, generosity, inspiring
attitude and love of life.
She was preceded in death by her father, Arlis Herriman Sr.; and
niece, Heather Herriman.
Survivors include her husband of 28 years, Charles Baker; one
daughter and son-in-law, Jessica and Kevin Hutcheson of Springfield, Mo.; one
stepson and stepdaughter-in-law, Kris and Meredith Baker of Sherrill, Ark.; one
granddaughter, Jenna Hutcheson; two brothers and sisters-in-law, Arlis Herriman
Jr. and Kathy Herriman of Fayetteville, Ark., and Joe and JoAnne Herriman of
Springdale, Ark.; two sisters and
brothers-inlaw, Jill and Phil McConnell of Bryant, Ark., and Jennifer and Wyatt Blankenship of Mena, Ark.; numerous nephews and
nieces; and many "fans" she called her family and friends.
Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, May 19, in the
chapel of Brashears Funeral Home with interment in the McBroom Cemetery under
the direction of Brashears Funeral Home of Huntsville, Ark.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Fayette Co., SSDI, http://ssdi.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi
,
Blankenship, John
Todd 28, 12Feb1982 - 02Aug2010, (Brooks,
Fayette, GA), GA-254-43-0350
Floyd
+2010, Cave Springs, Floyd Co., GA, Obituary
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/48812785/carter-tate-blankenship
Former Floyd
County Commissioner and Chairman C. T. "Buddy" Blankenship, 83 [21Apr1926] of Cave Spring, passed away on Monday,
February 22, 2010, at his residents. Mr.
Blankenship was a native of Gordon County. Mr. Blankenship is the son of the
former Carter Tate and Gladys Laura Oakes Blankenship.
Mr. Blankenship was a Veteran of WW II.
He served with the U. S. Navy and was associated with Souther Bell and retired
after 35 years of Service. Mr. Blankenship served on the the Floyd County
Commission for three terms and Serving one term as chairman. Mr. Blankenship
was a member of the Cedar Creek Baptist church for over 50 years where he
taught adult Sunday school. Mr. Blankenship was a member of the Mackey
Lodge#120 F. & A.M. for 61 years.
Mr. Blankenship was preceded in death by
a son; Vann Blankenship, sisters; Mrs. Evelyn Huckaby, Mrs. Doris Chambers, Mrs. Helen White, Mrs. Ruth Reeves and Mrs. Tessie Faye George.
Mr. Blankenship is survived by his wife; Betty Vann Blankenship, son; Donnie (Beth) Blankenship, Rome, daughter; Linda Mayer,
Nashville, five grandchildren, eight great grandchildren, sisters; Mrs. Margie Mathis, Oxford, Mrs. JoAnn Roberts, Anniston, Mrs. Geraldine Oliver, Anniston
with along a number of nieces and nephews.
Funeral service will be held at 1 pm,
Thursday, February 25, at Cedar Creek Baptist Church with Rev. Brian Crisp
officiating. Burial will follow in the Oaknoll Memorial Gardens with Masonic
graveside rites. John House's Cave spring Chapel Funeral Home.
+2011, Rome, Floyd Co., GA, Obituary
http://obitsforlife.com/obituary/318368/Youngblood-Sybil.php
Mrs. Sybil Blankenship Youngblood age 85, of Rome, GA, passed away on Saturday, March 12, 2011 in a
local nursing facility. Mrs. Youngblood was a native of Floyd County and was
born on October 11, 1925, the daughter of the late Robert A. and Leila
Blankenship.
She was a member of the West Rome United Methodist Church. Mrs.
Youngblood was educated in the Floyd County School System and continued her
education by attending a business college. Prior to her retirement she was a
sales associate with Brocks Jewelry and Norwood Griffin. Mrs. Youngblood was a
charter member of the Garden Lakes Homemakers Club and the Coosa Eagles Club.
In addition to her parents,
Mrs. Youngblood was preceded in death by her husband, Oliver T.
Youngblood on February 24, 1991, to whom she was married on November 7, 1946; brothers, Bob, Albert, and George Blankenship;
and a sister, Frances Smith.
Survivors include a daughter and son-in-law, Susan and Bobby
Chapman of Rome, three sons and daughters-in-law, Alan T. Bo and Pat Youngblood
of Rome, Robert W. and Eileen Youngblood of Vero Beach, FL, and Charlie and
Janet Youngblood of Rome; brother, Charles W. Blankenship of Cedartown; a sister, Doris Herrington of Statesboro, GA; seven
grandchildren, Dana, Rob, Will, Chuck, David, Amanda, and Harrison; three
great-grandchildren, Gabriel and Riley Chapman and Layla Youngblood; three step
great-grandchildren, Ashli, Savannah, and Cayden; and a special niece, Sherri
Walker. Several nieces and nephews also survive.
A Celebration of Life will be held Thursday, March 17, 2011, at
2:00 P.M. in the Oaknoll Chapel with Rev. Gary McWhorter officiating. Interment
will follow in the Oaknoll Memorial Garden with Rev. Charlie Carney
officiating. The following gentlemen have been asked to serve as pallbearers
and are requested to meet in the Oaknoll Chapel by 1:30 P.M. on Thursday: Rob
Chapman, Chuck Youngblood, Will Youngblood, David Youngblood, Harrison
Youngblood, David Crowder, and Duane Barker.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2011, Rome, Floyd Co., GA, Obituary
http://obitsforlife.com/obituary/412196/Barron-Ann.php
Mrs. Ann Blankenship Barron, age 69, or Rome, GA, died Tuesday, October 11, 2011. Mrs. Barron
was born in Floyd County, GA on June 10, 1942, the daughter of the late Clarence Blankenship and Ruby Flemister Blankenship. Ann was a devoted wife and mother with a
fierce love for her family. Her passion for traveling enabled her to live and
travel all over the world.
Survivors include her husband, Wiley Barron; daughters and
sons-in-law, Cheryl and James Bennison of Wake Forest, N.C. and Shannon and
Bruce Brand of Olathe, Kansas; grandchildren, Haley, Caroline and James
Bennison and Madison and Shelby Brand; brothers,
Jerry Blankenship and Bobby Blankenship
both of Rome, GA; sisters, Dixie Firestone of Rome, GA and Clarice Howard of
Kennesaw, GA.
A Celebration of Life service will be held Saturday, October, 15,
2011 at 5:00 P.M. in the Heritage Chapel of the Miller and Richards Funeral
Home.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2012, Rome, Floyd Co., GA, Obituary
http://www.obitsforlife.com/obituary/563385/Blankenship-Thomas.php
Mr. Thomas Edward “Eddie” Blankenship, age 60, 4775
Old Dalton Road, NE, Rome, passed away Saturday morning, September 1, 2012, at
Emory University Hospital in Atlanta, [Fulton
Co., GA] following a
sudden illness. Mr. Blankenship was born in Floyd County on December 15, 1951,
son of the late Edward Milton and Cornelia Dudley Blankenship.
He was a 1969 graduate of Pepperell High
School and was a veteran of the United States Marine Corps, having served
during the Vietnam War. He was employed with Xpress Global in Tunnel Hill, GA
following many years of employment with A. B. F. He was a member of the First
Baptist Church of Lindale, where he served as a Deacon and a Sunday School teacher.
Survivors include his wife, Pamela Davis
Blankenship, to whom he was married on October 1, 1977; a daughter, Mrs. Nicole Martin, and her
husband, Jason, Lindale; a son, Drew Blankenship, and his wife,
Abbie, Lindale; 3 grandchildren, Emily Ann Martin, Davis Andrew
Blankenship, and Elijah Thomas Martin, all of Lindale; a sister, Mrs. Carol Blankenship Tony Lambert, and her
husband, Tony, Rome; his father-in-law, Early Davis, Rome; a brother-in-law,
Marty Davis, and his wife, Stacy, Silver Creek; nieces and nephews also
survive.
Funeral services will be held on Tuesday,
September 4, 2012, at 6pm at the First Baptist Church of Lindale with his
Pastor, the Rev. Tim Burnham and his cousin, Dr. Jerry Dudley officiating. His
son, Drew Blankenship will deliver the eulogy. Interment will follow in Rome
Memorial Park. Active and honorary pallbearers are requested to assemble at the
First Baptist Church of Lindale on Tuesday at 5:30pm and are as follows:
Active: Jerry Headrick, Barry Tidwell, Mark Detweiler, Steve Edge, Steve
Holland, Adam Colston, Jeffrey Meadows, and Trevor Roberts. Honorary: Deacons
of First Baptist Church of Lindale.
+2014, Rome, Floyd Co., GA, Obituary
Shirley Ann Moore Rudisill, 72, of Rome, passed away Thursday,
November 20, 2014, at her residence. Mrs. Rudisill was born February 6, 1943,
in Gordon Co., GA to the late Edgar Thomas Moore, Sr., and Cullie Blankenship Moore.
She graduated in 1961 from Calhoun High School. She lived all of
her adult life in Floyd County and was employed in the health care field
working at Norton's Women's Clinic, Harbin Clinic and Floyd Medical Center. She
was a charter member of Covenant Presbyterian (EPC) Church in Rome, where she
sang in the choir and was a member of various committees and ministries. She
was ordained as an elder in 2009 at Silver Creek Presbyterian (PCUSA) Church.
She was preceded in death by her parents, and her husband, David
Neal Rudisill. She was also preceded in death by brothers, Edgar Thomas Moore,
Jr., Lex V. Moore, Sharon P. (Pat) Moore and Douglas Michael Moore; and a
nephew, Rex V. Moore.
She is survived by her son, Jones Solomon Rudisill, III, and
grandson, Solomon David Rudisill, Cartersville; a sister, Carol Moore Cagle
(Philip); and a brother, J. W. Moore (Marguerite) and a sister-in-law, Annie
Ruth Moore.
A private burial will take place with Rev. Charles Looney
officiating.
A memorial service will be held Monday, November 24, 2014, at 1
p.m. at the Covenant Presbyterian Church.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
1940 Census, District 1055, Gordon Co.,
GA,
Moore, Edward 42, M, GA, Head,
Moore, Cullie 33, F, GA, Wife,
Moore, Edward 13, M, GA, Son,
Moore, Lex 07,
M, GA, Son,
Moore, John Wesley 04, M, GA, Son,
Moore, Patrick 02, M, GA, Son,
https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:K7G7-13T
Floyd Co., SSDI, http://ssdi.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi
,
Blankenship,
Carter Tate 83, 21Apr1926 - 22Feb2010, Cave Spring, Floyd, GA, GA-258-24-2345
Blankenship,
Edward Milton 82, 15Nov1928 -
19Dec2010, Rome, Floyd, GA, GA-256-36-0923
Forsyth
2011, Cumming, Forsyth Co., GA, Obituary
Forsyth County News (Cumming, GA) - August 21, 2011
Mr. Johnny Streetman, age 55, of Cumming passed away Sunday, Aug.
14, 2011.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Kenneth and Shelby
Blankenship.
He is survived by his daughter and son-in-law, Kelly and Ray Dorsey
of Cumming; son and daughter-in-law, Jason and Kerry Streetman of Newnan; four
granddaughters; one grandson; brother,
Dewayne Blankenship of Cumming; sisters and brothers-in-law,
Tammy and Steve Nass of Gainesville, Connie and Jim Crane of South Carolina,
Carol Pirkle of Cumming, Trina Sosebee of Cumming; several nieces, nephews and
cousins; and his dog, Sugar.
Funeral services were held Saturday, Aug. 20, in the Chapel of
Flanigan Funeral Home with Minister Shawn Manley officiating. Interment
followed at Hillcrest Cemetery in Buford.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2010, Forsyth Co., GA, Obituary
http://www.accessnorthga.com/access/obituaries.php?m=detail&id=38789
Mr. Clifford E. Blankenship, age 90 of Forsyth County, passed away on Wednesday, August 25,
2010. He was a member of Mt. Carmel Church in Stone Mountain, GA. He was
preceded in death by his parents, Johnny and Donnie Blankenship; daughter, Lynn Bartlett.
Survivors include his wife, Martha Blankenship
of Forsyth County; son-in-law and daughter-in-law, Brian and Jennifer Bartlett
of Cumming; brother, Matt Crowley of Alpharetta; grandchildren, Mark, Tim and
Brandon Bartlett, Kristie Mele; great grandchildren, Mickee Mele, Jack and
Bryson Bartlett; and a number of other relatives also survive.
Graveside services will be held on Friday, August 27, 2010 at 2:00
p.m. at Fairview Memorial Gardens in Stockbridge, GA, with Rev. Ben Crawshaw
officiating.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Fulton
2014, Alpharetta, Fulton Co., GA, Obituary
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, (GA) Date: December 13, 2014
Joseph Vincent Trankina, Jr., age 83, went to be with the Lord on
Sunday, December 7, at his home in Alpharetta, Georgia, where he was lovingly
cared for by his wife, Bettye, and his three children with the assistance of
wonderful home health nurses and nursing aides. Joe and his twin sister, Nina
Rae, were born in Chicago, Illinois on December 17, 1930, to Joseph Vincent
Trankina, Sr. and Raphaela Rosalie Galluzzi Trankina.
Joe is survived by his wife of 58 years Bettye Halbrooks Trankina,
his daughter Deena Rae Trankina, two sons
- Dr. Jon Vincent Trankina (Kimberly
Blankenship Trankina) and
Timothy Joseph Trankina (Kimberly Kushay Trankina), and five grandchildren -
Olivia, Elise, Ben, Ava, and Ryan Trankina. He is also survived by a brother,
Dr. Vincent Anthony Trankina, and sister Nina Rae
Trankina Lacey (Herbert L. Lacey) and many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents and his brother Tony
Fontane, Mercury and RCA recording artist and Christian musical evangelist.
Joe's father, Rev. Trankina, moved the family from Chicago to North
Dakota in February 1935 where he served as a home missionary to the Indians on
reservations and the farmers in remote areas. In 1942, his father founded the
Grand Forks Rescue Mission and Service Center, now known as the Northlands
Rescue Mission. Joe graduated from Central High School in Grand Forks, ND in
1948 and in 1949, from Beck School for Radio in Minneapolis, MN.
He rode the train south to his first job in radio as an announcer
at WMSL in Decatur, Alabama where, three years later, he met his southern belle
wife-to-be. After two years in the US Army Signal Corp and
Bettye's graduation from college, he and Bettye married in Decatur in 1956.
They have lived in Douglas and Fitzgerald, GA, Mobile, AL, Tucker, GA, East
Brunswick, NJ, Pensacola, FL, and Alpharetta (Milton), GA.
Joe was a veteran broadcaster with a lifetime of serving the radio
industry, using his abbreviated name, Joe Vincent. He has been referred to as a
master sales trainer - from smaller market radio to New York City. His career
spanned from on-air broadcasting and TV weatherman to advertising sales, sales
management and general management. He organized and placed several radio
stations on the air. During fifteen years with the Radio Advertising Bureau,
New York, he served as field rep, Regional Vice-President, and Senior
Vice-President. While with RAB, Joe conducted numerous training seminars and
meetings for individual stations and groups, coaching and counseling; he led
workshops, local advertising seminars, spoke to retail trade associations,
state and national broadcast associations, colleges and universities. He was a
mentor to many as he worked to promote growth and professionalism in radio.
A memorial service will be held on Sunday, December 14 at 3:00 p.m.
at the Roswell Funeral Home, 950 Mansell Road, Roswell, GA 30076, Rev. Dean
Ropp officiating.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2011, Atlanta, Fulton Co., GA, Obituary
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, (GA) - March 12, 2011
Edmond Ray Harless, age 83, a decorated Veteran of WWII and career
Coast Guard Officer, a former shipyard manager, and more recently, a retired
Financial Consultant died March 10, 2011, after an eight month battle with
brain cancer.
Born in Graceland, West Virginia on October 30, 1926 to Enos
Harless and Pansy Vickers Harless, he is survived by his wife, Joyce Blankenship Harless, son and daughter-in-law, Steven R.
Harless and Caroline O. Harless of Atlanta, five brothers, and three
sisters-in-law, Edsel "Bill" Harless of Lavalette, WV; Carmie Harless
of Ona, WV; Leon and Phyllis Harless and Earl and Shelby Harless of Huntington,
WV; Darold and Loretta Harless of Mansfield, OH and host of nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held Sunday, March 13th at 4pm at
Oglethorpe Hill Chapel. A graveside will take place Monday, March 14th at 10 am
at Georgia National Cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2011, Atlanta, Fulton Co., GA, State Board of Pardons
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, (GA) Date: June 15, 2011, Criminal
Justice, Bill Rankin
Clemency denied man facing execution
The State Board of Pardons and Paroles on Monday denied clemency to
Roy Willard Blankenship, who is scheduled to be executed June 23. Blankenship sits on death row for the 1978 burglary, rape and murder of
78-year-old Sarah Mims Bowen in her Savannah apartment. The board had stayed Blankenship 's execution earlier this year to allow for
DNA testing; the testing, while inconclusive, did not exclude Blankenship from being the possible assailant.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2012, Atlanta, Fulton Co., GA, Obituary
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, (GA) - March 23, 2012
Mrs. Virginia Lee
Johnson of Atlanta passed away
March 20, 2012 at her residence. Born in 1924, she was the daughter of the late
Winnie Mae Tuggle Blankenship and Hubert Blankenship
of Illinois.
In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband
Paul Monroe Johnson.
Survivors include her son and daughter-in-law Randy and Penny
Johnson of North Carolina. Virginia was an active and lifelong member of the
Briarcliff Baptist Church. She was very active in the American Hemerocallis
Society, where she registered many of her hybrid daylily cultivars.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00am Saturday, March 24, 2012
from the chapel of A. S. Turner & Sons. Interment will follow in the
Broadlawn Memorial Gardens in Buford.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2012, Atlanta, Fulton Co., GA, Obituary
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, (GA) - October 4, 2012
Frances Fuller Blankenship, 91, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, October 02, 2012
following a lengthy illness. She was born in South Carolina, but grew up in the
greater Atlanta area, the child of Mr. and Mrs. John C. Fuller. She was the
youngest of three children including two brothers Thomas and Vincent Fuller.
Frances married Edward
Erle Blankenship (deceased) in
April 1939 and had two daughters Dawn Blankenship Keaton (deceased) and Daphne Blankenship Mason.
Frances and her late husband Earl were two of the founding members
of Wieuca Road Baptist Church in Atlanta, Georgia. Frances continued to be an
active member of the church, helping to initiate their first single, adult
ministry. She held several offices in the Sunday School
and served on many church committees through the years including the Finance
Committee. Frances was a respected business-woman in Atlanta's real estate
market starting as a sales person with Clover Realty and later working on her
own as a broker. She was quite successful, owning a number of apartments and
other rentals. Frances most recently resided at Lenbrook Retirement Community
in Buckhead, where she was known and loved. Her family was very dear to her
heart.
She is survived by her youngest daughter Daphne, two grand-daughters Charity Keaton Kling
(George) of Philadelphia, PA and Katherine Mason Shane (Brandon) of Roswell,
GA, and two great-grandchildren Naomi Patience Kling and Jacob Keaton Kling of
Philadelphia, PA.
Funeral service will be held on Saturday, October 6, 2012 at 1:00
pm in the Sanctuary of Wieuca Road Baptist Church, 3626 Peachtree Road,
Atlanta, GA. Burial to follow at Westview Cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2013, Atlanta, Fulton Co., GA, Obituary
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, (GA) - April 20, 2013
A gracious and beautiful Southern lady, Ruth Reynolds Dobbs
McDonald died at home on April 17 at the age of 93. A devoted wife, mother and
grandmother who gave generously of herself to her family, she was a loyal
benefactress of the many cultural, healthcare, educational and religious
organizations which she supported through her philanthropy. The daughter of
George and Josephine Reynolds, she was born in Savannah in 1919. After her
family's move to Atlanta, she graduated from Girls' High School. She and her
next-door neighbor, Henri Talmage Dobbs, Jr., met and became sweethearts, and
were married for 50 years until his death in 1989. Mr. Dobbs,
Chairman of the Board of Life of Georgia, was instrumental in
guiding the company to its position as one of the nation's
largest and most respected insurance firms. In 1994, she married Morris
McDonald who died three years later. Dedicated to Trinity Presbyterian Church,
Mrs. Dobbs provided funding for the Talmage Dobbs, Jr. Chapel, named in memory
of her late husband. The High Museum of Art, where she was a member of the
Director's Circle, and Fernbank Museum, on whose Board of Directors she served,
benefited from her generosity. An active volunteer the Atlanta History Center
in her formative years, she continued her support as a prominent benefactor. A
patroness of Shepherd Center, she was an Honorary Chair of the Center's annual
Legendary Party.
At Georgia State University, she endowed the Finance Chair in
memory of Talmage Dobbs, Jr. and has long supported programs at Young Harris
College. As Honorary Chair of the Overture Gala, the Cobb Energy Performing
Arts Center acknowledged her contributions to the arts. She was a member of the
Capital City Club.
Mrs. Dobbs was pre-deceased by her
daughter Joan Dobbs White.
She is survived by her children H. Talmage Dobbs III (Georgia),
Nancy Dobbs and Ruth Dobbs Anthony (Tom). She will be very much missed by her grandchildren: Claire Dobbs, Hank Dobbs
(Sabrina), Payton Dobbs (Catherine), David R. Dobbs, Reynolds White, Chris
Wooster (Eva), Carter Clark (Diane), Lauren Blankenship,
Austin Bryant, Gena Bryant, Leslie Bryant, Kaitlin Anthony, Alexandra Anthony
and Daniel Anthony. Her great-grandchildren are Katelyn Dobbs, Landon Dobbs,
Quinton Clark, Grayson Clark and Eva Wooster.
The service for Mrs. Dobbs will be held on Monday, April 22, in the
Dobbs Chapel of Trinity Presbyterian Church, with the Rev. Joanna Adams and the
Rev. Pam Driesell officiating. A private family interment will take place
afterward at Westview Cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2013, Atlanta, Fulton Co., GA, Obituary
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, (GA) - November 3, 2013
Murray Timoner of Atlanta passed away early Friday morning at the
age of 90.
A Veteran of WWII and Purple Heart recipient Murray was preceded by
his loving wife Carol Strauss Timoner and survived by his 3 children, daughters Doris Timoner Brown (Bruce
Stuart Brown) of Loganville, GA, JoAnn Timoner Blankenship (Joseph Michael
Blankenship ) of Puriscal,
Costa Rica and son Martin Strauss Timoner, of Alpharetta Ga. 4 Granddaughters, Sarah Kate Blankenship (William Leslie Wade) of Suwanee GA, Rachael Blankenship , of Mertzon, TX, Jennifer Beth Brown of
Loganville, GA, Marissa Anne Timoner, of Marietta, GA and 2 Great Grandsons, Devon Michael Blankenship , and William Caleb Wade of Suwanee GA.
Services will be held at the National Cemetery, Canton GA with
Military Honors, on Wednesday, November 6, 1:30 PM.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2013 Roswell, Fulton Co., GA, Obituary
Published in Roanoke Times on May 2, 2013
Loleta June Phlegar, 80, of Roswell, Ga., passed away Sunday, April
28, 2013. Born in Buchanan on September 28, 1932, she was the only child of
Paul Thomas Phlegar and Virginia Thalia Wallace Phlegar.
She raised her four children,
June Johnson Goodsell, Crystal Johnson Kidd, Kim L. Blankenship, and Joel S. Blankenship, in
Roanoke. She then worked for and retired from Franklin Templeton Mutual Funds
in St. Petersburg, Fla. Upon her retirement, she moved to the Atlanta area. She
is survived by all of her children; five grandchildren; nine
great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren.
Despite her difficult life, she had a unique ability to rise above
any trying circumstances. She was always a natural beauty, both inner and
outer, and had a great dry sense of humor. Loleta had an unparalleled love for
animals, especially cats, and always had at least one. She will be missed but
never forgotten.
Graveside services will be held 11 a.m. Friday, May 3, 2013, in
Fairview Cemetery with the Rev. Marina Gopadze officiating, where she will rest
alongside her mother, maternal grandparents, and aunt. Arrangements
by Botetourt Funeral Home, Buchanan. 540-254-3000.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+3013, Roswell, Fulton
Co., GA, Death
Joyce Lorraine (Magoon) Blankenship, September 26, 1928 - November 2, 2013
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Maine Marriage Record; http://www.mainegenealogy.net/individual_marriage_record.asp?id=290945
Blankenship, Lowell R. Miami, FL, - Joyce
L. Magoon, Bangor, ME, - Friday, 19 Nov. 1954
US Public
Records; https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/KBLK-C13
Blankenship, Lowell R. b.10 Sep 1930, Residence; Atlanta, GA,
2013, Roswell, Fulton Co.,
GA, Obituary
In Memory of Joyce
L. Blankenship, September 26,
1928 - November 2, 2013
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2012, Sandy Springs, Fulton Co., GA, Obituary
http://www.memorialsolutions.com/sitemaker/sites/SOUTHC2/obit.cgi?user=855333Blankenship
Joan Stumbo Blankenship, of Sandy Springs Georgia passed away on 12/21/12. She was born in
Floyd County, Kentucky and moved to the Atlanta area at a young age.
She was preceded in death by her husband, John W.
Blankenship, Jr., who passed
away in 1997.
She was an avid Sportswoman and enjoyed skeet shooting, where she
won many tournaments on the local, state and national levels. She enjoyed
wingshooting with her husband and family, both domestically and
internationally. She also enjoyed gardening throughout her life and was a
longtime member of the Wyndham Hills Garden Club in Sandy Springs, where she
held several leadership positions over the years, while contributing to the
beautification of her community. She also enjoyed working successfully in the
clothing, cosmetic and fashion arenas over the years, in a sales and
representative capacity with several companies. Joan was also quite an avid
world traveler throughout her life and enjoyed visiting numerous places
throughout six continents of the world with her family. She also operated a
tour and travel company along with her husband for many years, based in
Atlanta. Joan was also an animal lover and enjoyed having many pets, both cats
and dogs over the years that she loved and cared for dearly. Joan’s Christian
faith and church life were also very important to her, and she was a longtime
member of the First Baptist Church of Sandy Springs, before becoming a member
of Wieuca Road Baptist Church in her later years. She was a member of the
Dunwoody Christian Woman’s Club for many years.
She is survived by her son,
John W. Blankenship III, and his wife Michelle of Atlanta, niece
Virginia Sturgill and husband W. G. Sturgill of Louisville, KY, nephew Phillip
E. Stumbo and wife Alma of Allen, KY, nephew Jan Hopkins and wife Debbie of
Shreveport, LA, niece Linda Goudge and husband Chuck of Denver, CO, as well as
numerous great nieces and nephews.
Funeral Services will be held on Saturday, 12/29/12 at Arlington
Memorial Park, 201 Mount. Vernon Highway Sandysprings, GA
30328 at 1:00PM.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
SSDI; Blankenship, John W., 73, 19Mar1923
- 15Feb1997, Atlanta, Fulton, GA, GA-254-26-0196
Fulton Co., SSDI, http://ssdi.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi
,
Blankinship, Sara
F. 85, 03Sep1925 - 09Jun2011, Atlanta,
Fulton, GA, GA-257-30-0643
Blankinship,
Audrey Joan 83, 21Jan1927 - 01Feb2010, Atlanta,
Fulton, GA, FL-265-62-3658
Gilmer
2011, Ellijay, Gilmer Co., GA, Obituary
The Beaumont Enterprise, (TX) - November 9, 2011
Mr. Raymond Stewart Carnley, age 62, of Ellijay, Georgia, passed
from this life, on Saturday, November 5th, 2011, from his residence. He was a
member of Jehova Witness faith. Born November 14th, 1948, in Silsbee, TX, to
his late parents, Archie Nathanial and Jessie Davis Jones Carnley, he was a
building contractor.
Memorial service will be Sunday, 2:00 p.m., November 13th, 2011, at
the Woodville Kingdom Hall.
Survivors include daughters,
Vanessa C. Durke of Friendswood, TX, Jeanine C. Blankenship of Olive Branch, MS,; son, Ray Carnley, Jr. of Springtown, TX.;
and 5 grandchildren.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2013, Ellijay, Gilmer Co.,
GA, Obituary
http://www.meaningfulfunerals.net/fh/obituaries/obituary.cfm?o_id=2245548&fh_id=10864
Mr. Gene Bell, age 78 of Ellijay, GA,
formerly of Gordon County, died Wednesday, September 18, 2013 at his residence
following several years of declining health. He was born in Gordon County on
June 25, 1935, son of the late John and Tiny Moss Bell.
In addition to his parents, he was
preceded in death by his wife, Doris Callahan Bell; five brothers, Randolph,
Grady, Cliff, Ben, and Walt Bell; and five sisters, Velma Stanfield
Maze, Jonnie Mae Barton, Anlen Logan, Laura Blankenship, and Mert
Padgett. Mr. Bell had resided in Gilmer County for the past 15 years, and had
operated Jeff’s Bait and Tackle for 10 years.
He leaves behind a son, Jeffery Bell of
Ellijay; three daughters, Carolyn Hughes of Ellijay, Melinda Ann Willis of
Eton, and Janice Pearce and her husband Ward of Fort Pierce, FL; a sister,
Vivian Stanfield of Calhoun; and grandchildren, Angela Boatwright, Kelley Hall,
Shelia Price, Stephanie Claire, Ronnie Coleman, Dewayne Willis, Chasity Newton,
Amber Bell, Garrett Bell, Brian Moss, Brandon Moss, and Wade Bell. Several
great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and other relatives also survive.
Funeral services for Mr. Gene Bell will
be held Sunday, September 22nd at 3:00 PM from the Crane Eater Community Church,
with Pastor Dwaine Shadix officiating. Music will be arranged by Wayne Foubert.
Interment will follow in the Crane Eater Cemetery. Active pallbearers will
include Garrett Bell, Brian Moss, Ronnie Coleman, Dewayne Willis, Wade Bell,
and Brandon Moss.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Glynn
2014, Brunswick, Glynn Co., GA, Obituary
Raymond Eugene (Gene) Vaughn, 79, a resident of Brunswick, was
ushered into Heaven by God's angels on March 24, 2014. Mr. Vaughn was born September 5, 1934 in Waycross, Georgia to the
late Jesse Pete and Vurrie Laughinghouse Vaughn.
He was a resident of Brunswick since 1966 and was the founder and
former owner of Port City Body Shop. He was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force. He enjoyed spending time with the love
of his life, Pat, for 60 years. He enjoyed being with his family, helping
others and fishing. He was a very loving, giving person. Gene was well known
for his hard work ethic and perfectionism in his work. He was a member of Christian Renewal Church of Brunswick. He was a
loving husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, brother and friend to
many.
He is survived by his wife, Patsy Lyon Vaughn of Brunswick. They
have four children: Diane O'Quinn (Rick), Genie Stillman (Tony), Julie Wood
(Ronnie), and Brian Vaughn (Julie Shields) all of Brunswick. He is also
survived by one brother, William (Bill) Vaughn of Waycross, three sisters,
Betty Howard of Waycross, Carolyn Sowell (Gene) of Hamlin, NC, Faye Clark
(James) of Miami, FL, a brother-in-law and sister-in law, James and Janice
Lyon, Sr. of Greenville, SC. He also has 10 grandchildren: April O'Quinn-Evans (Barrett), Megan Standley
(Patrick), Blake Blankenship, J. B. Abbott (Melanie), Jennifer Abbott,
Jennifer McCoy, Alicia Vaughn, Brooke Vaughn, Joette Turner (Sam) and Luke Wood
(Kelly), four great grandchildren, Rylee Abbott, Lindsey Abbott, Emma Abbott
and Isabella Grace Wood, and many nieces and nephews.
Celebration of Life services will be held at 11 AM, Thursday March
27, 2014 at Christian Renewal Church of Brunswick with Rev. Bill Ligon and Rev.
Mark Linton officiating. Interment will be held at 4 PM, Thursday in the
Oakland Cemetery in Waycross, GA. Active
pallbearers will be: Brian Vaughn,
Ricky O'Quinn, Ronnie Wood, Tony Stillman, J. B. Abbott, Jr, Blake Blankenship, Barrett Evans, and Patrick Standley.
Honorary pallbearers will be: Mitch Strickland, Karl Self, Rusty and Carrie
Poole, Bobby Mussara and Jeff Carlin.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Gordon
2011, Calhoun, Gordon Co., GA, Obituary
St. Petersburg Times (FL) - August 25, 2011
Reeves, Mary Jewell Kemp Age 94, of Calhoun, GA, departed this life
Friday, Aug. 19, 2011 at Gordon Health Care Center. Mary was born Oct. 28, 1916
in Bowdon, GA, a daughter of the late Lloyd Amos and Fannie Mae Grizzard Kemp.
She was also predeceased by her husband, Olen Lewis Reeves, son,
Oliver Wayne "Tiny" Reeves, daughters, Myra Jean Reeves, Martha
Watson, Betty Nations, grandchildren, Lewis Wayne Reeves, Rachael Reness
Reeves, great-grandson, Brieson Smith, brothers, Harold and L.A. Kemp Jr.,
sisters, Syble Bobo, Mary Weems, Ann Nelson. She was a member of Belmont
Baptist Church and she taught Sunday School for many
years. She was a devoted Christian and loved to witness to anyone she could.
She loved her family and friends.
She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Bobby Gerald and
Judy Reeves of Calhoun, GA; daughters
and sons-in-law, Jane and George Spano of Riverview, FL, Merian and Paul Miller
of Calhoun, GA, Cynthia Blankenship of
Calhoun GA; son Lewis Reeves of Hendersonville, TN; daughter-in-law, Ann Reeves
of Calhoun GA; sons-in-law, Charles Watson of Knoxville, TN, Luther Nations of
Madison, TN, brothers and sisters-in-law, S. O. and Gurlene Kemp, Earl and
Vivian Kemp; sister, Myra Crosby all of Anniston, AL; twenty grandchildren,
forty-four great-grandchildren, nine great-great- grandchildren; several nieces
and nephews.
Services to celebrate the life of Mrs. Mary Jewell Kemp Reeves were
held Monday, Aug. 22, 2011 at 4 pm at the Calhoun Chapel of Ponders Funeral
Home with Reverend Jeff Hawkins, and Reverend David Gilmore officiating.
Interment will be at Myrtle Hill Cemetery in Tampa on Friday, Aug. 26, 2011 at
3 pm.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2013, Calhoun, Gordon Co., GA, Obituary
http://www.meaningfulfunerals.net/fh/obituaries/obituary.cfm?o_id=1990806&fh_id=10864
Mr. Ned Daniel VanDyke, age 77 of Calhoun, passed away on March 2,
2013. He was born on November 28, 1935 in Gastonia, NC, son of the late Will
and Nancy Barton VanDyke.
He is preceded in death by two brothers Robert Bell, and Billy
Bell. Mr. VanDyke was a retired truck driver, and served in the United States
Army for over ten years.
Survivors include his wife, Beverly Ann Riley VanDyke, to whom he
was married for 39 years; three sons, Kenny Manis and his wife Stephanie of
Murray County, Wayne Manis and his wife Debbie of Calhoun, and Steven Manis of
Calhoun; four daughters, Maria Goble and her husband Lamar of Murray County;
Loretta Walker and her husband Rodney of Dalton, Shelia VanDyke of
Cartersville, and Shirley VanDyke of Cartersville; and four sisters, Barbara Bevins and her husband
Jess of Dalton, Dorthy Cobb and her husband Bud of Lafeyette, Louise Grain of
Dalton, and Clara Sue
Blankenship of Kentucky.
Twenty-three grandchildren, several great-grandchildren, neices, and nephews
also survive.
Funeral services for Mr. Ned Daniel VanDyke will be held Monday,
March 4, 2013 at 2:00p.m. from the chapel of Max
Brannon and Sons Funeral Home, with Rev. Eddie Brannon officiating. Burial will
follow in the Crane Eater Cemetery with military honors. Pallbearers serving
will include Jay Patton, Preston Timms, Lamar Goble, and Rodney Walker.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Gordon Co., SSDI, http://ssdi.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi
,
Blankenship,
Ronald Fredrick 61, 28Sep1948
- 12May2010, Calhoun, Gordon, GA, GA-256-78-6971
Blankenship,
William Lenvel 91, 27Aug1919 -
23Sep2010, Fairmount, Gordon, GA, GA-259-16-2748
Gwinnett
2010, Buford, Gwinnett
Co., GA, Obituary
http://www.funeraldigest.com/obituaries/2010/07/19/james-thurlow--jt-buice/144118361
Our hearts are deeply saddened by the passing of loving husband,
father, father-in-law, grandfather, great-grandfather, great-great-grandfather,
uncle, and friend, James Thurlow Buice (J.T.), of Buford, GA, who went home to
be with his Savior, July 17, 2010. J.T. was born February 20, 1924, in Hall
County, Georgia. He was preceded in death by his parents; Thurlow Buice and
Kate White Buice; his brothers, Alvin Buice, Artis Buice, and Otis Buice;
sisters, Idean Buice Flanigan, Ellean Buice Gravitt and Mardell Buice Puckett;
loving nephew, Larry V. Puckett; and loving grandson, Johnny R. Whitt.
J. T. is survived by his loving wife of nearly 66 years, Betty Pugh
Buice; and daughters and sons-in-law, Janet and Ed Martin, Gail and Harry
Blankenship, Patti and Michael
Waycaster, and Debbie and Karl Meth. He is also survived by grandchildren,
Darryl Gower, Terry Gower, Jeff and Jackie Blankenship,
Chris and Mindy Blankenship,
Michele Whitt, Chad and Dara Waycaster, Craig and Jana Waycaster, Vanessa and
Clint Ingle, Bradley Puckett, 22 great-grandchildren and 2 great-great
grandchildren. J.T. was a long-time member and deacon of Shoal Creek Baptist
Church in Buford, GA. He was a member of Buford Masonic Lodge # 292 F. &
A.M. for 57 years.
He is also remembered by many as the former owner of Buice's
Superette. J. T. spent many years in the construction trade working with both
Ira H. Hardin Construction Company and D. H. Dyer Construction Company as
General Superintendent.
Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, July 21, 2010 at 3:00
p.m. at Shoal Creek Baptist Church with Rev. Farrell Presley, Rev. Charles
Spruill and Rev. Ed Martin officiating and with remains placed in state at 2:30
p.m. Interment will follow at Shoal Creek Baptist Church Cemetery with Masonic
Graveside Service.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2011, Buford, Gwinnett Co., GA, Obituary
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, (GA) - September 26, 2011
Mr. Reuben W. Price, age 61, of Buford, GA passed away after a long
courageous battle on Saturday, September 24, 2011. He was preceded in death by
his parents, Cabot and Grace S. Price; brother, David Price; father-in-law, Junior Blankenship ; mother-in-law,
Ruby Dean Blankenship ; brothers-in-law,
Danny Blankenship and Harold Blankenship ; and son-in-law, Tony Everett.
He is survived by his wife
of forty-three years, Betty Jo
Blankenship Price, Buford, GA;
son, Brad Price, Buford, GA; daughter and son-in-law, Kim Price
Everett-Saunders and husband, David, Suwanee, GA; grandson, Nick Everett,
Suwanee, GA; sisters and brothers-in-law, Geraldine and Bill Sosebee, Sugar
Hill, GA and Barbara Price Williams, Chamblee, GA; brothers and sisters-in-law,
Gaines and Ruth Jane Price, Buford, GA and Doug and Audrey Price, Rutledge, GA;
sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Patricia and Phil Plunkett, Suwanee, GA; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Harry and Gail
Blankenship , Buford, GA and Billy and Ann Blankenship , Buford, GA; special cousin/brother,
Jerry and Viola Pealock, Sugar Hill, GA; and numerous, aunts, uncles, nieces,
nephews, cousins and friends.
Mr. Price was born July 13, 1950 in Buford, GA. He was a 1968
graduate of North Gwinnett High School in Suwanee, GA. He was retired from
Habasit Belting, Inc. He was an avid outdoorsman. He loved to hunt, fish and
garden.
Funeral service will be held on Tuesday, September 27, 2011 at 3:00
p.m. in the Chapel of Flanigan Funeral Home with Rev. Bobby Linkous officiating.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2014, Buford, Gwinnett Co., GA, Obituary
Gwinnett Daily Post (Lawrenceville, GA) Date: October 29, 2014
Mr. Karl Meth, age 75, of Buford, GA passed away peacefully at home
surrounded by his family on Tuesday, October 28, 2014. He was born June 13,
1939 in Tiefenort, Germany.
He was preceded in death by his father-in-law, J. T. Buice.
He is survived by his wife of twenty-eight years, Debbie Buice
Meth, Buford, GA; stepchildren, Bradley and Amanda Puckett, Buford, GA, and
Vanessa and Klint Ingle, Jefferson, GA; sons, Thorsten and Doris Meth, and
Thomas and Krista Meth, all of Frankfurt, Germany; eight grandchildren, Gauge
Puckett, Kayde Puckett, Nicole Hosch, Karson Ingle, Kollin Ingle, Rene Meth,
Vanessa Meth, and Tobis Meth; sister, Gisela Walters, Zebulon, GA;
mother-in-law, Betty Pugh Buice, Buford, GA; sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law, Janet and Ed Martin, Tucker,
GA, Gail and Harry Blankenship,
Buford, GA, and Patti and Michael Waycaster, Buford, GA; several nieces and
nephews.
Mr. Meth retired from the German Air Force after twenty-two years
of service. He received a Bachelors Degree in Business Administration and a
Masters Degree in Engineering. He was a retired engineer and attended Shoal
Creek Baptist Church, Buford, GA. He was widely known for his small engine and
lawnmower repair. He enjoyed sailing on Lake Lanier and traveling. He was a
member of the 9:00 group of the Buford Bojangles Breakfast Club.
Funeral services will be held on Thursday, October 30, 2014 at 2:00
p.m. in the Chapel of Flanigan Funeral Home with Rev. Jerry Bennett and Rev. Ed
Martin officiating. The body will be cremated following the service.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Harry T Blankenship – b.15Sep1947 - Buford,
GA; https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:KB2F-5PS
Relatives: Chris J. Blankenship, Gail B.
Blakenship, Gail B. Blankenship, Gail Blankenship, Harry T. Blakenship,
Jacquelyn L. Blankenship, James Blankenship, Jeffery Dwayn Blankenship, Melinda
L. Blankenship, Melinda Blankenship, Michelle M. Blankenship, Nina Blankenship,
Robert L. Blankenship.
2014, Buford, Gwinnett Co., GA, Obituary
Gwinnett Daily Post (Lawrenceville, GA) Date: October 29, 2014
Betty Haynie Davis, age 85, of Buford, GA passed away on Sunday,
October 26, 2014. She was born December 15, 1928 in Winder, GA.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Davis; parents,
Clyde and Lavonia Haynie; daughter, Donna Shadburn; grandson, Adrian Shadburn;
sons-in-law, Billy Thompson and Calvin Chewning; and brother, Billy Haynie.
She is survived by her children, Shirley Davis Chewning, Buford,
GA, and Deborah Davis and Ronald Wheeles, Buford, GA; grandchildren, Rodney and Melissa Thompson, Flowery Branch, GA,
Rhonda and Dee Rylee, Maysville, GA, Dennis and Heidi Blankenship , Buford, GA, Robbie and Carrie
Blankenship , Buford, GA, Greg
Shadburn, Jefferson, GA, and Phillip Shadburn, Buford, GA; sisters, Barbara H.
and Douglas Burel, Buford, GA, and Bonnie Sue Haynie, Buford, GA;
sister-in-law, Dorothy Haynie, Dacula, GA; eleven great grandchildren; two
great-great grandchildren; several nieces, nephews, great nieces, great nephews
and cousins.
Mrs. Davis was a 1942 graduate of Sugar Hill School and a graduate
of Ila Garmon Beauty College. She was a retired
beautician and owner of the Betty Davis Beauty Shop in Sugar Hill. She was of
the Methodist faith.
Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, October 29, 2014 at
3:30 p.m. in the Chapel of Flanigan Funeral Home with Rev. Lamar Hansard
officiating. Interment will follow at Broadlawn Memorial Gardens, 5979 New
Bethany Road, Buford, GA 30518.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2014, Duluth, Gwinnett Co., GA, Obituary
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, (GA) Date: September 3, 2014
Nancy Brown Ames Grant, age 85 of Duluth, died August 30, 2014.
A Memorial service will be held 11:00 AM Friday September 5, 2014
at Christ Church Episcopal, 400 Holcomb Bridge Rd, Norcross, GA. Interment in
the church garden.
Nancy was born in Hartford, CT on July 11, 1929. She was employed
by Georgia Pacific for over 20 years in their pulp division and continued as a independent broker until her time of death. Earlier in her
life she was in charge of the Governor of the State of Connecticut's Southern
Office.
She was a member of Christ Church Episcopal where she was very
involved in many ministries, including being a Stephen Ministry Leader, flower
guild, choir, church reception committee and others. She was a gold medal
winner of the Senior Masters Swim Team of Atlanta and a member of the Michael
O'Neal Singers. She enjoyed baking, entertaining, the symphony, singing,
swimming, traveling the world with her friend David and will forever be remembered
by her family and friends for all her love and support.
Predeceased by parents Raymond and Netta
Ames and husband Alan F. Grant.
Survived by children Susan Blankenship (Ralph), Barbara
Rounds (John), Christopher Grant (Linda), 5 grandchildren Sara Hogan Kuhn
(Walter), Morgan Mitchell (Todd), Blake Adkins
(Christopher), Scott Grant and Jeffrey Grant and three great grandchildren
Hudson Kuhn, Fisher Mitchell and Zoey Adkins.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2011, Lawrenceville, Gwinnett Co., GA, Obituary
Cape Cod Times (Hyannis, MA) - July 27, 2011
Jean A. (Reddy) Kennedy of Lawrenceville, Ga., and formerly a
longtime resident of Scituate, passed away surrounded by her family on July 23,
2011, at the age of 88. Loving wife of the late Thomas A.
Kennedy. Jean had a 33-year career in elementary education, as an owner
of a private kindergarten, followed by 23 years in the Marshfield Public
Schools (aka Jean Murphy). Devoted mother of Jean A. Emil of Hingham and Janet
L. George of Sugar Hill, Ga. Proud grandmother of John H. Peterson, Jennifer A.
McNally and Julie A.
Blankenship. Also survived by 9 great-grandchildren.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Thursday, July 28,
at St. Mary of the Nativity Church, 1 Kent St., Scituate at 10 a.m., followed
by interment in St. Mary's Cemetery, Scituate.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2013, Lawrenceville, Gwinnett Co., GA, Obituary
Gwinnett Daily Post (Lawrenceville, GA) - January 16, 2013
Evalyn Sharkady age 73, of Lawrenceville, passed away Tuesday,
January, 15, 2013.
Funeral Services will be held at 1:00 PM on Saturday, January 19,
2013 in the Lawrenceville Chapel of Tim Stewart Funeral Home. Burial will
follow at Macedonia Memorial Park, Canton.
Mrs. Sharkady loved gardening, jewelry and gems, her dog: Dixie and
cat: Baby. She was married for 33 1/2 years to her late husband: Charles G.
Sharkady, an Airforce Veteran of 21 years. She retired from the IRS after
working for 22 years.
She is survived by Children:
Mary Sharkady Blankenship and Shari Puckett; Son-in-law: Clint
Puckett; Sister: Diane Carrington; Grandchildren: Eric Puckett, Rebecca Blankenship, Ashley Craft, Rachel Blankenship, and Jonathan Blankenship;
Great Grandchildren: Shelby Craft, Jamisen Craft, Tatum Puckett; many Nieces
and Nephews.
Family will receive friends from 2-4 and 6-8 PM on Friday, January,
18, 2013 at Tim Stewart Funeral Home, 300 Simonton Road, SW Lawrenceville,
Georgia 30046. 770-962-3100.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2011, Snellville,
Gwinnett Co., GA, Obituary
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, (GA) - September 25, 2011
Juanita Averett Hale Warschitzky went to be with her Lord and
Savior Jesus Christ on Sunday the 18th of September. She just had celebrated
her 88th birthday.
Her body was cremated. She shed her earthly bonds; blindness,
abilities not to hear or walk to do all these things in her new body in Heaven
and to greet her loved ones who preceded her in death. They were her husband,
Louie Warschitzky, her mother, Allie Lou Lynch Averett, her father, Thomas
Whigham Averett; Her son Tommy Hale; her daughter, Sandra Hale Wells; her
sister Aline Durden her brother in law J. B. Durden and her brother James
Francis Averett.
She worked as a waitress at a large hotel in the Catskill mountains of New York for many years and met and waited on
many celebrities. Juanita was very talented and was able to play the piano and
guitar having taught herself. She painted pictures;
owned and operated a shop in Monticello, NY where she made dresses for clients.
She lived in South Fallsburg in the the Catskill mountains
of upstate New York and was active in her church. She spoke of her faith and
due to her witness many became Christians. When she moved from New York to
Georgia she had the beginning of Macula Degeneration and was declared legally
blind. She entered Parkwood Nursing Home in Snellville, GA. She continued her
interest in a church and attended Calvary Praise Center. She made many friends
in her church and she received telephone calls and letters from her friends
located throughout the United States while in the nursing homes. The 12 years
she was in nursing homes, first at Parkwood and then at New London Health Care
center also in Snellville. She was named Mrs. Parkwood in 2001 and considered
that an honor. She rode in the Snellville parade in a car with a staff person
from Parkwood.
She is survived by her niece
and her husband Jean and Jim Blankenship. For 10 years while in the nursing home,
Jean visited every week and they enjoyed going out to eat and shopping
together. Juanita was very particular in her dress and paid a lot of attention
to making herself look nice even in the nursing home.
She is also survived by a granddaughter Laura Lumbrazo of Middletown, NY, two
great grandchildren, Cassie & Corinne Lumbrazo. Also another granddaughter
and her husband Debbie and Bryan Weidenback of Lake City, SD. Other close
relatives in the Atlanta area are her great niece Donna Ray and her husband
Rick of Conyers, Jimmy and Jeannette Durden of Monroe. There are a number of
great nieces and nephews and their children.
There will be a praise and and testimonial service for
Mrs.Warschitzky at her church, Calvary Praise Center, 1905 Highpoint Road, at
7:00 PM on Wednesday Sept. 28th. Dr. Roger Bailey, Juanita's pastor and friend
will lead the service.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2012, Snellville, Gwinnett Co., GA, Obituary
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, (GA) - March 27, 2012
Janie Merle Glass Smith was born in Ty Ty on March 6, 1942 and died
in Snellville on March 24, 2012. She was the daughter of Pennie Jackson Glass
and Nettie Mae Forester.
Janie was a longtime
resident of Snellville, GA. Janie was a retired Senior Underwriter from Wells
Fargo Mortgage. As an underwriter, she routinely received recognition and
awards for employee of the month and customer satisfaction. Prior to working in
the mortgage industry, Janie owned and operated two women's apparel specialty
shops -Jane's Boutique in Dublin and Chris & Jane Fashions in Lilburn. As a
homemaker, she devoted her life in service to her family. She is remembered as
a dedicated servant of Christ.
Janie is survived by her two daughters,
Peggy Smith of Snellville and DeAnn
Blankenship of Dublin. Janie
has three grandchildren: Jackson, Patricia and Lansing Cochran. Janie is also
survived by two sisters and a brother, Mary Haufler of Gainesville, Florida,
Anna Suggs of Tampa, Florida, and Charles Glass of Orlando, Florida. Janie is
also survived by many nieces, nephews and cousins.
A Celebration Service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, March
29, 2012 at Tom M. Wages Snellville Chapel. Dr. K.C. Stevens from Trinity
Baptist Church of Martinez will officiate.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2010, Sugar Hill, Gwinnett
Co., GA, Obituary
Published in Gwinnett
Daily Post on May 28, 2010
Mr. Kenneth Blankenship, age 74, of Sugar Hill, GA passed away on Wednesday, May 26, 2010.
He is survived by: daughters, Tammy Nuss, Gainesville, GA, Connie Crane, Hartwell, GA, Carol Pirkle,
Cumming, GA and Trina Sosebee, Cumming, GA; sons, Johnny
Streetman, Commerce, GA and Kenneth D. Blankenship,
Cumming, GA; nine grandchildren; twelve great grandchildren; sisters, Barbara Ramey, Dawsonville, GA and Lois Stewart, Sugar
Hill, GA; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.
Mr. Blankenship was
born January 13, 1936 in Gwinnett County, GA. He was a retired plumber. He was
of the Baptist Faith.
Funeral service will be held on Friday, May 28, 2010 at 1:00 p.m.
in the Chapel of Flanigan Funeral Home with Rev. Grant Sudderth officiating.
Interment will follow in Hillcrest Cemetery in Buford, GA.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2012, Sugar Hill, Gwinnett Co., GA, Obituary
Gwinnett Daily Post (Lawrenceville, GA) - January 1, 2013
Mrs. Dorothy Whidby Earl, age 86, of Sugar Hill, GA went home to be
with her Lord and Savior on Sunday, December 30, 2012.
She was preceded in death by her husband of fifty-three years,
Clifford Buman Earl; sons, Butch Parker and Richard Parker; and grandson,
Dwayne Smith.
She is survived by her daughters
and sons-in-law, Joy and Jack Smith, Buford, GA, Ann and Bill Blankenship, Sugar
Hill, GA, Sue and Raymond Dixon, Dawsonville, GA and Jan and Joey Boatright,
Auburn, GA; sons and daughter-in-law, Cliff and Janice Earl, Flowery Branch, GA
and Gary Parker, Sugar Hill, GA; twenty-one grandchildren; twenty great
grandchildren; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.
Mrs. Earl was born March 19, 1926 in Flowery Branch, GA. She was a
1944 graduate of Flowery Branch High School. She was a homemaker. She was a
member of Old Suwanee Baptist Church in Buford, GA and she was an active Sunday
School Teacher, an Awana Leader for twenty-eight years and a VBS Teacher for
forty-seven years. It was her heart's desire to work with children and to lead
them to Christ.
Funeral services will be held on Thursday, January 3, 2013 at 3:30
p.m. at Old Suwanee Baptist Church with Rev. Tim Campbell officiating.
Interment will follow at Old Suwanee Baptist Church Cemetery in Buford, GA.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2014, Suwanee, Gwinnett Co., GA, Obituary
Gwinnett Daily Post (Lawrenceville, GA) - July 12, 2014
Mrs. Jean Durden Blankenship, age 79, of Suwanee, GA passed away on Thursday, July 10, 2014.
She is survived by her husband
of fifty-four years, Jim
Blankenship; son and daughter-in-law, Kevin and Beth
Blankenship , Dalton, GA; grandchildren Collin Blankenship, Corbin Blankenship,
Carlee Blankenship and Caiden Blankenship,
all of Dalton, GA; brother and sister-in-law, James B., Jr. and Jeanette
Durden, Monroe, GA; brother-in-law, Charles Young, Conyers, GA; sister-in-law
and brother-in-law, Nancy and Bruce Wells, Jackson, GA; brother-in-law and sister-in-law, John and Pauline Blankenship, Asheville, NC.
Mrs. Blankenship was born June 22, 1935 in Atlanta, GA. She was a
1953 graduate of Avondale High School. She was a retired accountant from DeKalb
County in the Department of Family and Children Services. She was a member of
Shadowbrook Baptist Church in Suwanee, GA where she taught Sunday school and
was also a member of the Fidelis Sunday School class. She was an avid reader
and had given numerous gallons of blood to the Red Cross.
A memorial service is scheduled for 4:00 p.m. on Monday, July 14,
2014 in the Chapel of Flanigan Funeral Home with Pastor Bobby Linkous
officiating.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Hall
+2012, Flowery Branch, Hall Co., GA, Obituary
Published in gainesvilletimes.com on January
3, 2012
Mr. Charles V. Blankenship Jr., age 73, of Flowery Branch passed away Jan. 1, 2012, at Willowwood
Nursing Center, after an extended illness.
Funeral mass will be held noon, Thursday, Jan. 5, 2012, at Prince
of Peace Catholic Church, Flowery Branch, with interment at Georgia National Cemetery,
Canton, Ga., at a later date.
Mr. Blankenship was
born Oct. 21, 1938, to the late Charles V. and Bonnie Blankenship Sr. Mr. Blankenship was a retired meteorologist for the U.S. Air Force, where
he served for 42 years.
Survivors include wife
of 55 years, Janyce A.
Blankenship; sons and daughters-in-law, Ken and Melinda Blankenship of
Flowery Branch, Charles V. and
Verla Blankenship III of
Seffner, Fla., Howell O. and
Amy Blankenship of New Port Richey, Fla., and Keith F. and Debi Blankenship of Jacksonville, Fla.; eight
grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2012, Flowery Branch, Hall Co., GA, Obituary
http://memorialparkfuneralhomes.com/obituaries/page.php?id=1432
Mr. Jimmy L. Blankenship, age 61, of Flowery Branch passed away January 22, 2012 after a
sudden illness. Funeral Services will be 2:00 p.m., Thursday, January 26, 2012
from the Chapel of Memorial Park South Funeral Home with entombment following
at Memorial Park South Cemetery. Pastor Dean Blankenship and Pastor Jonathan Sosebee will officiate.
Mr. Blankenship was
born May 28, 1950 and attended Chicopee Baptist Church.
He is preceded in death by his father,
Bennett Jefferson Blankenship; brother,
Paul Bennett Blankenship; and grandson,
Jeffrey Blankenship.
Survivors include his mother,
Gloria Blankenship of Flowery Branch; son, Jeff
Blankenship of Greenville, SC;
daughter & son-in-law, Tina & Don Collins of Orlando, FL; brother & sister-in-law, Dean & Jane Blankenship of Orlando, FL; sister
and brother-in-law, Benna & Keith Mangum of Flowery Branch; 7
grandchildren; 6 great-grandchildren; and several nieces & nephews.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2011, Gainesville, Hall Co., GA, Obituary
http://www.accessnorthga.com/access/obituaries.php?m=detail&id=40552
Kim Gaynell Blankenship Saylor, 54, of Gainesville passed away Saturday March 5, 2011 at
Northeast Georgia Medical Center following an extended illness.
Funeral services will be held Thursday March 10, 2011 at 2pm from
the chapel of Memorial Park Funeral Home with the Associate Pastor James
Pulliam officiating. The family will receive friends Wednesday March 9, 2011
from 6pm-8pm at the funeral home.
Mrs. Saylor was born May 7, 1956 in Painesville Ohio to William and Barbara Jean Blankenship. She was a homemaker and attended church
at Greater A Manger Holiness Church. She is preceded
in death by her father and her husband Gerald Phillip Saylor.
She is survived by her mother Barbara Jean Blankenship and daughters and sons-in-law, Sonia and Wardell Whitlock,
Buffalo, NY and Crystal and Maurice Johnson, Gainesville, GA, daughters and
companions, Tina Saylor and Tim Mann, Decatur Al, Stacey Saylor and Seth
Holliday, Decatur AL, and Tammy Saylor and John Curtis Jones, Niagara Falls NY,
grandchildren Wardell Whitlock IV, Skylar Whitlock, Summer Whitlock, Akiel
Brown, Preston Mann, Tiarra Mann, Patrick Johnson, QuaShawn Johnson, Malique
Johnson, Justice Johnson, Tristin Johnson, Faith Binion, Brooklyn Holliday,
Brina Jones, John Jones, Jonasia Jones, and Josiah Jones, brother and
sister-in-law Ricky L. and
Katherine Blankenship of Al,
sister and brothers-in-law Barbara
E. and Robert P. Snyder and Lorie J. and David A. Reichel, and a host of friends and relatives.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2014, Lula, Hall Co., GA, Obituary
Published in gainesvilletimes.com on July 4,
2014
Bobby "Leonard" Joe Toler, 68, of Lula succumbed to an
extended battle with COPD on Tuesday, July 1, 2014, at home. Mr. Toler was born
Jan. 3, 1946, in Coal Mountain, W.Va., to Russell and Geraldine Toler.
Mr. Toler was a loving father, he did his best to provide for his
family and tried to help us through our lives and deal with our decisions. He
served in the U.S. Navy during Vietnam. He retired from Shasta Beverages in
2011 after 19 years of service. He was industrious, a mechanic by trade, but
tried his hand in various fields. If something was broken, he could fix it, if
not, it either couldn't be fixed or it was better that you just buy a new one.
Before his health limited his ability, he enjoyed the outdoors, hunting and
fishing especially.
Mr. Toler was preceded in death by his son, Leonard Keith Toler;
his father, Russell Toler; his mother,
Geraldine Blankenship Toler; his sister, Rebecca Sue Toler.
Mr. Toler is survived by three children, Penny (Scott) Mathieu,
Russell Lee Toler and Amanda (Frankie) Roberts; four grandchildren, Ashley
(Danny) O'Dell, Jack (JD) Mathieu, Donna Mathieu and Nicholas Toler; three
great-grandchildren, Keith Wilson, Abigail Wilson and Kinsley Dunn; six
sisters, Charlene (Jay) Dameron, Ernestine Paul, Eleanor (Hugh) Little, Donna
Harvey, Pam (Harold) Miller and Lisa Jordan; several aunts, uncles, nieces,
nephews and cousins.
A memorial will be held at Flanigan Funeral Home in Buford, Ga., on
Saturday, July 5, 2014 from 1-3 p.m.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Hall Co., SSDI, http://ssdi.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi
,
Blankenship,
Clifford E. 90, 17Sep1919 - 25Aug2010, Gainesville, Hall, GA, GA-258-18-9765
Haralson
2014, Bremen, Haralson Co., GA, Obituary
http://www.jeffeberhartfuneralhome.com/obituaries/Donna-Blankenship/#!/Obituary
Mrs. Donna Lynn Blankinship, age 49, of Bremen, GA, passed away on Thursday, September 25,
2014 at Grady Memorial Hospital, [Atlanta, Fulton Co., GA]. Donna was born on October 29, 1964 in
Marietta, GA, the daughter of Mrs. Annie L. Swafford Blankinship and the late Mr.
Donald Ray Blankinship, Sr.
She was an avid Braves fan, enjoyed karaoke, and also she enjoyed
watching Sponge Bob Square Pants. Donna was a member of Full Life Church in
Villa Rica, GA.
She was preceded in death by her father, Donald Ray
Blankinship, Sr.
Donna is survived by her mother,
Mrs. Annie L. Swafford
Blankinship, two sisters and brothers-in-law, Ellen and Wayne Whyle, and Darlene and Terry
Black both of Douglasville, GA; two brothers,
Donald Ray Blankinship, Jr.
and Danny Blankinship both of Dallas, GA; and her boyfriend
Tommy. Many other relatives and friends also survive.
Memorial services for Donna will be held on Saturday, October 4,
2014, at 12:00 pm at the Full Life Church in Villa Rica, Georgia with Pastor
Johnny Hightower officiating.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
SSDI: Blankenship,
Donald R., 64, 26May1941 - 07Nov2005, Newnan, Coweta, GA, GA-253-60-8764
SSDI: Blankinship,
Donald R., 64, 02Jan1942 - 30Dec2006, 30157 (PE), GA-255-66-8428
Harris
+2014, Pine Mountain, Harris Co., GA, Obituary
There are 2 Pine Mountian in Dekalb
and Rabun Co., GA
Published in Columbus Ledger-Enquirer on Oct.
21, 2014
Mrs. Frances Blankenship Stanford, of Pine Mountain, passed away, Saturday, October 18, 2014, in
Hospice Atlanta at Emory University Hospital. Mrs. Stanford was born June 20,
1935, in Polk County, daughter of the late Homer and Mamie Harris Blankenship.
A resident of Harris County since 1957, she retired from First
Union Bank in Pine Mountain, was Methodist by faith and was a member of the
Chipley Woman's Club.
Survivors include her sons, Robert York of Atlanta and James
Stanford of Pine Mountain.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband,
Albert Walker Stanford, Jr.
The funeral service will be conducted at 2:00 p.m., Tuesday,
October 21, at the graveside in the Hamilton Cemetery, with the Reverend Wayne
Holloway officiating.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Henry
+2014, Hampton, Henry Co., GA, Obituary
http://www.heritagefhgriffin.com./book-of-memories/1910626/Holmes-Betty/obituary.php
Mrs. Betty Blankenship Jimmerson Holmes, age 77, of Hampton, GA, passed away on
Friday, July 18, 2014, at her residence. Mrs. Holmes was born in Concord, GA,
on July 29, 1936 to the late Aubrey
Blankenship and the late Alma Watts Blankenship.
She was preceded in death by her sister Glenda Crawley and brother A. J. “Sonny” Blankenship.
Mrs. Holmes attended McDonough Road Baptist Church.
Survivors include her loving husband of 31 years Ronnie Holmes,
daughter and son-in-law Cindy Sanders and Ryan Radtke; grandchildren Josh
Carns, Nikki Jackson and Trae Sanders; great grandchildren Mackenzie Jackson,
Carson Jackson, Caden Jackson and Ethan Sanders; sister and brother-in-law Brenda and Ronnie
Perdue; and special great niece Emily Bullington.
Memorial services for Mrs. Betty Holmes will be conducted on
Sunday, July 27, 2014 at 3 pm in the chapel of Heritage Funeral Home. Dr. David
Chancey will officiate.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2014, Hampton, Henry Co., GA, Obituary
http://www.meaningfulfunerals.net/fh/obituaries/obituary.cfm?o_id=2661202&fh_id=12748
Rev. Randy Lee Jeffers, age 69 of Hampton, GA, formerly of Oneida,
TN, passed away on Saturday, August 30, 2014 at the Vitas Innovative Hospice
Care in Stockbridge, GA. Born April 20, 1945 in Oneida, Scott County, TN, he
was the son of the late James Hoyal Jeffers and Jean DeBord Jeffers.
Randy was a member of the Woolsey Baptist Church, a Veteran of the
USAF retired after 20 years, having served during the Vietnam War, and served
as a member of the Honor Guards. He was known world-wide for his amazing
carvings of staffs, canes and woodworks of all kinds. Randy served his Lord and
Savior by pastoring two churches, serving as Deacon and Sunday School Teacher,
as well as traveling on several mission trips to Uganda where he served on the
Board of Directors for the Uganda Royal School and Orphanage, and with the Josh
McDowell Ministries to Russia and Ukraine, and joining the Bill Glass Prison
Ministry.
Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by his father and mother-in-law: Cecil and Lila Irene Terry Blankenship; sister-in-law and brother-in-law: Freda Blankenship Smith and husband J. W. Smith.
He is survived by his wife
of 50 years: Etta Marie
Blankenship Jeffers; two sons:
Tyler Lee Jeffers of Oneida, TN, and Travis Randy Jeffers of Hampton, GA; three
grandchildren: Braeden Michael Jeffers, Connor Thomas Jeffers and Addison Leigh
Jeffers, all of Oneida, TN; brother: Roger H. Jeffers of Oneida, TN; sisters:
Terrie J. Cross and Cathy J. Burke, both of Oneida, TN, and Doris J. Clayton
and husband John of Gatlinburg, TN; brothers-in-law:
Milton Blankenship and wife Linda of Whitley City, KY, and Terry Willard Blankenship and wife Nancy of Fairfield Bay, AR; a
host of nieces, nephews and other relatives and special friends.
A Memorial Service will be held at the Woolsey Baptist Church in
Woolsey, GA on Friday, September 5, 2014 at 1:00 pm with Pastor Chuck Chambers
officiating. A Memorial Service will be held at the New Haven Missionary
Baptist Church in Oneida, TN. The date and time will be announced at a later
date. Randy will be laid to rest in the East Tennessee State Veteran Cemetery,
2200 East Governors John Sevier National Cemetery in Knoxville, TN with full
Military Honors.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2014, Stockbridge, Henry
Co., GA, Obituary
The Northeast Georgian, (Cornelia, GA) - March 12, 2014
Funeral services for Laverne Wilbanks Delk, 82, of Stockbridge, are
scheduled for 2 p.m. today, March 12, at the chapel of McGahee-Griffin &
Stewart Funeral Home with the Rev. David Ellis officiating. Burial will follow
in Yonah Memorial Gardens.
Mrs. Delk died March 9, 2014. Born Dec. 5, 1931, she was the
daughter of the late Marlor and Maggie Meeks Wilbanks.
In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her
brother, Jewell Wilbanks, and sister, Lenora Von-Hirschsprung.
Mrs. Delk lived most of her life in Habersham County and the
remainder in Stockbridge, after marrying her late husband, James Delk.
"Granny," as she was called by everyone, worked as a seamstress at
Carwood Manufacturing for more than 40 years. She was known for her hugs and
always welcoming anyone into her home. She enjoyed cooking and never let anyone
leave her home hungry. Mrs. Delk was a member of Stockbridge Assembly of God.
She is survived by her five children, son, Cohen Jeffrey Martin
(Donna) of Chattanooga, Tenn., Tina
Blankenship Ramey (Monty) of
Baldwin, Lynn Blankenship Meyer (Charles) of Athens, Hope Blankenship and Marlene Blankenship
Martin, both of Stockbridge; six grandchildren,
Melissa Martin, Alex Martin, Jason Goodson, Davis Meyer, Evan Meyer and Devin
Michael; nine great grandchildren; two great great grandchildren; and three
godchildren, Brittany Marie Kelley, Kylee Nicole Stewart and David Emory
Stewart.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Harris
+2010, Pine Mountain
Valley, Harris Co., GA, Obituary
https://www.meaningfulfunerals.net/home/obituaries/print/fh_id/12321/o_id/714899
Alice H. Craighton (July 31, 1946 -
September 30, 2010)
Alice H. Craighton, 64 of Pine
Mountain Valley died Thursday, September 30, 2010 at St. Francis Hospital, [Columbus, Muscogee Co., GA]. Mrs. Craighton
was born July 31, 1946 in Isaban, WV, the daughter of Charley and Beulah
Surber Blankenship Thompson.
She was a member of Roosevelt Memorial
Church. Her sense of humor and faith in God will be greatly missed by all who
knew and loved her.
Mrs. Craighton was preceded in death by
her parents; her sisters, Edith Cline, Alberta "Jo"
Coleman, Juanita Blankenship and an infant sister; her brothers, Lawrence
Blankenship and Herman Blankenship.
Survivors include her husband, Don
Craighton of Pine Mountain Valley; her son, Jeff Muncy of Pine Mountain Valley;
step-son, Gordon (Rachel) Craighton of TN; step-daughter, Tricia (Mike) Mathis
of Rayle, GA; grandsons, Bobby Muncy of Columbus, Will, Ben and Mitchell Mathis
of Rayle; sister, Faye Whittington of Pine Mountain Valley; two brothers,
Charlie
(Kathy) Blankenship of WV and Jimmy (Wanda) Blankenship of Manchesgter; two sisters-in-law, Marita Blankenship and Jerlene
Blankenship both of Pine Mountain Valley.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00
am, Monday, October 4, 2010 at Roosevelt Memorial Church with interment in
Roosevelt Cemetery according to Cox Funeral Home, Hamilton.
+2012, Hamilton, Harris Co., GA, Obituary
http://www.coxfh.com/fh/obituaries/obituary.cfm?o_id=1933949&fh_id=12321
Gerlene Hopson Blankenship, 72 of Hamilton, GA died Monday, January 28, 2013 at the Columbus
Hospice House, Columbus, [Muscogee
Co.], GA.
Funeral services for Mrs. Blankenship
will be 11:00 am Wednesday, January 30, 2013 at Pine Mountain Valley, First
Baptist Church with burial in the Church Cemetery.
Mrs. Blankenship
was born October 7, 1940 in Isaban, WVA the daughter of the late Pearl Hopson.
She was a homemaker and lived a simple life. She was a member of the Pine
Mountain Valley, First Baptist Church and the widow of Herman Blankenship.
She is survived by her three sons Jimmy Hopson of Columbus, Dean
(Rhonda) Mounts of Hamilton and Kimble (Katie)Mounts
of Jesup, GA; daughter Tammy (Johnny) Coulter of Hamilton; brother Jerald
Hopson of Ashtabula, OH ; sixteen grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
SSDI; Blankenship, Herman A., 67,
22Mar1940 - 31Oct2007, Hamilton, Harris, GA, WV/NC-232-64-4269
Hart
2013, Hartwell,
Hart Co., GA, Obituary
The Belton & Honea Path News-Chronicle, (SC) - August 7, 2013
Deceased Name:
Alice Raynell Cash
Alice Raynell Fredericks Land Cash, 76, died Aug. 3, 2013, at
Emeritus at Lake Pointe Senior Living in Hartwell. Born April 27, 1937 in
Commerce, Ga., she was the daughter of the late Coley and Pearl Fredericks. She
was retired from the Anderson Memorial Hospital, where she worked in
Admissions. After she retired, she went to work for Anderson County DSS as a
transporter for children.
Survivors include her children, Kay (Dan) Hergenroether of
Anderson, Jane (Matt) Coleman of Tennessee, Sue (Tim) Strickland of Hartwell,
Keith (Victoria) Land of Belton; brothers, Delano and Joe (Faye) Fredericks all
of Anderson; sister, Sarah (Larry) Hightower of Anderson; grandchildren; Jessica (Dustin) Blankenship, Austin Sharbor, Ryan Phillips, Jason (Cara) Hergenroether,
Jenny Hergenroether, Jeremy (Sheena MacAmson) Mize, Jeffrey (Hannah Pearson)
Ginn, Robbie Lee, Justin (Whitney) Strickland; great-grandchildren; Julianna and Collin Blankenship, Lillian Mize, Kabel Ginn, Isaiah and
Hannah Lee and Jordan Brezeale.
In addition to her parents she was predeceased by her husband, Roy
Cash and a granddaughter, Tiffany Brown.
Graveside services were conducted Aug. 6 in Forest Lawn Memorial
Park by Harry Osborne.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Henry
2011, Hampton, Henry Co., GA, Obituary
The Columbus Dispatch, The (OH) - May
12, 2011
Robert D. Ratliff, "Paps", age 59, of Hampton, GA, died
Tuesday, May 10, 2011. He was born in Elkhorn City, KY to the late Walter and
Pocahontas Phipps Ratliff.
He was also preceded in
death by his nephew Brandon Ratliff. Robert was a dedicated Marine, loving
husband, father, grandfather and brother. He loved family, oldies music and he
was a history "buff". Robert was a devoted Cleveland Brown's fan.
Mr. Ratliff is survived by his wife of 39 years, Patricia Ratliff,
Hampton, GA; daughter, Stacy (Jesse) Ratliff Turner; son, Bobby Dale (Brandi)
Ratliff; sisters, Gayle (Bill)
White, Joyce (Jimmy)
Blankenship; brother, Wally
Ratliff; grandchildren, Jada, Logan, McKenzie, Kira; loved by nieces and
nephews, Brad, Gina, Krista, Leah and Jamie.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2013, Hampton, Henry Co., GA, Obituary
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, (GA) - April 1, 2013
Mrs.
Melba B. Tomme, 88, of Hampton, Georgia passed away
Saturday, March 30, 2013, in Crossville,
[Cumberland Co.,] Tennessee. Mrs. Tomme was born January 8, 1925 in LaGrange,
daughter of the late Reuben Y. and Carrie Smith Blankenship.
She was preceded in death by her husband, John M. Tomme. She
retired in 1990 from the State of Georgia General Assembly, and was formerly
employed by Southern States in Hampton, and Ohio Brass in Atlanta. Mrs. Tomme
was very active in the Elks Aidmore Auxiliary in Griffin, serving in several
leadership positions including president and also served as a state officer.
She and her husband were the charter members of the Griffin Country Club where
she learned to play golf. After her retirement Mrs. Tomme enjoyed crafts and
playing bridge.
Survivors include a daughter and son-in-law, Joan and Doug Raker of
Crossville, TN; granddaughters and grandsons-in-law, Monica and Roger Barnette
of Marietta and Julie and Paul James of Knoxville, TN; great-grandchildren,
Robert Barnette, Francine Barnette, John Barnette, Elizabeth Barnette and
Isabel James; a brother, Harold Blankenship ; and a sister, Marie Pippen both of LaGrange.
In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by a sister, Mildred
Williams, and a brother, C. V. "Blanky"
Blankenship.
Funeral services will be at 2:00 Thursday, April 4th
, at the Broad Street Church of Christ with Dr. Gary Kirkendall
officiating. Interment will be at Shadowlawn Cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2011, Locust Grove, Henry Co., GA,
Henry Daily Herald (McDonough, GA) - October 27, 2011 Obituary
Sherry Ann McCullough, 50, of Locust Grove, died Wednesday, Oct.
26, 2011. She was born in Atlanta, to the late Clarence and Martha Ann Wright
Daniel.
Sherry is survived her daughters, Crystal Dodson and Brandie Ann
Villanova, both of Locust Grove; three grandchildren, Lexi Lee Dodson, Andon
Rori Dodson, and Rylan Dodson; two brothers, Butch Daniel and Tony Daniel; a
sister, Mary Daniel; and two special nieces,
Lisa Daniel and Tammy
Blankenship .
Funeral Services will be held on Saturday, Oct. 29, at 1 p.m., in
the Chapel of Cannon Cleveland Funeral Directors, with the Rev. Aubrey McCullough
officiating. Interment will follow at Fairview Memorial Gardens.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2010, Stockbridge, Henry
Co., GA, Obituary
http://www.mycountypaper.com/obituaries/102594564.html
Emma Lou Blankenship,
63, of Stockbridge, passed away Wednesday, Sept. 8, 2010. Emma attended the McDonough Assembly of God.
She is survived by her husband, David Blankenship, Sr.; two sons, David,
Jr. and wife, Jody Blankenship, of McDonough, and Ronald Dewayne and his wife, Sharon, of Stockbridge; 4 grandchildren,
Jessica McLeod, Heather Bailey, Lauren Bailey and Haley Blankenship; 2 sisters, Geneva Hill, of Stockbridge,
and Flo Lively, of Covington; 2 brothers, Richard Toney, of Stockbridge, and
Donald Toney, of Commerce; several nieces, nephews and extended family members.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 11, at the
Fairview Chapel of Horis A. Ward. Interment will be in the Fairview Memorial
Gardens. Pastors Michael Branson, Carol Renfoe and Jerry Peacock will
officiate.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2014, Stockbridge, Henry Co., GA, Obituary
http://cannonclevelandfunerals.com/sitemaker/sites/Cannon1/obit.cgi?user=1228581Phillips
Betty Phillips, age
82, of Stockbridge, GA died Sunday, February 2, 2014. She was born in
Stockbridge, GA to the late William
Arthur and Dolie Brooks Blankenship.
Betty is also preceded in death by her husband Clifford “Corky”
Phillips. She was a member of Stockbridge First Baptist Church.
Betty is survived by her sons, Clark Phillips, Decatur, GA and
Keith (Edie) Phillips, Ellijay, GA; brothers,
Gene (Barbara Jo) Blankenship, Conyers, GA, Russell (Patsy) Blankenship, Jackson, GA and Brooks (Pat) Blankenship, McDonough, GA; 6 grandchildren and 3
great grandchildren.
Funeral Services will be held at 11:00AM on Tuesday, February 4,
2014 at Cannon Cleveland Funeral Directors with Rev. Steve Murell, officiating.
Interment will follow at Bethany Baptist Church Cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Houston
2011, Warner Robins, Houston Co., GA, Obituary
The Macon Telegraph, (GA) - May 1, 2011
Warner Robins - Lewis Russell Walker, 86, entered into rest on
Friday, April 29, 2011. -Mr. Walker was born on October 14, 1924, in
Greenville, Tennessee.
With great pride and honor, he served his country in the United
States Army and participated in World War II. He later retired from civil
service at Robins Air Force Base as a Supply Supervisor after thirty years of
service. His church home was Cross Point Baptist Church.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Baxter Walker and Lilly
Ramsey Walker; and siblings, Robert,
Jack, Junior, Milton and Carry Walker, Elizabeth Blankenship and Dell Cenna Goins.
His memory will forever be treasured by his beloved wife of
sixty-three years, Ruth A. Walker; children, Charles Lewis Walker, and his
wife, Bonnie, Hawkinsville, and Joyce E. Smith, and her husband, Randy,
Bonaire; seven grandchildren and sixteen great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held at 2P.M. on Monday, May 2, 2011 in
the chapel of McCullough Funeral Home. Interment will follow in Magnolia Park
Cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2013, Warner Robins, Houston Co., GA Obituary
Published in The Telegraph on March 24, 2013
Wilma Louise Slagle Morris, 79, passed away Thursday, March 21,
2013 at her residence after an extended illness.
Funeral services will be
held at 5 p.m., Tuesday in Westside Baptist Church, Warner Robins with the Rev.
Mike Parker officiating. The family will meet friends from 4 p.m. to service
time on Tuesday at the church. Burial will be on Friday, March 29, 2013 at 3
p.m. in Carolina Memorial Park, North Charleston, SC.
Mrs. Morris, wife of the late Max H. Morris, was born in Flagpond,
TN the daughter of the late Edward and Olive Blankenship Slagle. She was a graduate of Black Mountain High School and a devoted
homemaker.
Mrs. Morris was preceded in death by six brothers and four sisters.
She was a member of Bethlehem Baptist Church, Old Fort, NC and Westside Baptist
Church, Warner Robins, GA.
Survivors include her sons, Michael Lee (Cindy) Morris of
Grovetown, GA and Avery M. (Judy) Morris of Byron, GA; her daughters, Beverly
Lynn Morris of Greenville, SC and Belinda Michelle Morris of Byron, GA; eight
grandchildren; seventeen great grandchildren two sisters, Dorothy LeFevre of
Craig, CO and Beatrice Hendley of Woodruff, SC and her dog, Tiny.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2014, Warner Robins, Houston Co., GA, Obituary
The Macon Telegraph, (GA) - May 18, 2014
Linda Sue Yack April 16, 1942 - May 17, 2014 Warner Robins, , GA-
Linda Sue Yack, 72, entered into rest on Saturday, May 17, 2014.
Mrs. Yack was born on April 16, 1942 in Corydon, Indiana. She was a member of
the Warner Robins Recreation Center Ceramics, TOPS/Chapter 31.
Her loving husband, James Stanley Yack and parents, Paul and
Kathleen Hedges, preceded her in death.
Her memory will forever be treasured by her loving children,
Barbara Eggers; Mountain City, Tennessee; Robin Yack; Jacksonville, Florida;
Vickie Wasko (John), Warner Robins and James Scott Yack (Kimberly), Byron; six
grandchildren, one great grandchild and sisters,
Mary Ellen Stroud; Scottville, Kentucky and Louis May Blankinship; Corydon, Indiana.
Services will be private.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
1940 Census, Webster Twp., Harrison Co.,
IN,
Hedges, Paul 28, M, IN, Head,
Hedges, Kathleen 24, F, IN, Wife,
Hedges, James Edward 07, M, IN, Son,
Hedges, Lois May 04, F, IN, Dau,
Hedges, William Lee 00, M, IN, Son,
https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/V1TW-PQJ
Public Records: https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/QJW8-TMBK
Blankenship, Lois M. – b.21 May 1935 -
Residence 1998: Corydon, IN,
Relatives: Billie D. Blankenship, Terry A.
Blankenship,
SSDI: Blankenship,
Billie D., 76, 16Jul1927 - 08Feb2004, Corydon, Harrison, IN, KY-407-32-6974
Houston Co., SSDI, http://ssdi.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi
,
Blankenship, Teddy
Obrien 67, 05Feb1943 - 17Sep2010, Warner Robins, Houston, GA, GA-257-66-1633
Irwin
2012, Irwin Co., GA, Obituary
Tifton Gazette (GA) - April 27, 2012
Lois Harp Bass, 78, of Irwin County, died Thursday, April 26, 2012,
at the Irwin County Hospital in Ocilla.
Funeral services will be held at 4 p.m. Saturday at Pinetta Baptist Church with
the Rev. David Barton officiating. Interment will follow at the church
cemetery.
Bass was born May 31, 1933 in Dooly County, to the late Isaac
Franklin and Daisy Mae Craig Harp. She was a former threading machine operator
at the Cotton Mill and Fitzgerald Underwear. She lived in Irwin County since
1989, moving from Tifton. Mrs. Bass was a member of Pinetta Baptist Church.
She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Terri and Jeff Brinson
of Ochlocknee and son-in-law, Larry G. Busbin of Irwin County; grandchildren,
Patrick Patterson, Jason and Kelli Patterson, Jeffrey and Tina Brinson, and De
and Kathy Busbin; great-grandchildren, Robbie Patterson, Garrett Patterson and
Kelsey Brinson; sisters, Mary and
Paul Wisenbaker of Valdosta, Laura and Bob Baker of Hendersonville, N.C., June
and Lamar Pyles and Evelyn and Lee McDaniel, all of Tifton, Virginia and Marion Blankenship of Ocilla, and Judy Garren of Ty Ty;
brother, Allen and Jeanie Harp of Anderson City; and a sister-in-law, Net Harp
of Tifton.
Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband,
James M. Bass, in November 2011; a daughter, Vera Busbin; a grandson, Todd
Busbin; a brother, George Harp; and a brother-in-law, Tony Garren.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2013, Ocilla, Irwin Co.,
GA, Obituary
Tifton
Gazette (GA) - August 16, 2013
Deceased Name: Ivy John Istre Jr.
Ivy John Istre Jr., 46, of Irwin County,
died Thursday, Aug. 15, 2013, in Tift County from injuries sustained in
an automobile accident.
Graveside services will be held 4 p.m.,
Sunday, Aug. 18, 2013 at the Ty Ty Baptist Church Cemetery.
Mr. Istre was born Oct. 25, 1966, in
Lyons Point, La., the only child of the late Ivy John and Carolyn Tiller Istre.
He moved to Irwin County 20 years ago. He was an armored guard with Loomis and
enjoyed deer hunting. He was of the Catholic faith and dearly loved his family.
He is survived by his wife, Ann Istre of Irwin
County; three sons, Ivy John Istre III, Jared Wesley Istre and Zachary Tyler
Istre, all of Irwin County; father and mother-in-law, Marion and Virginia
Blankenship of Irwin County; sisters-in-law, Pamela and Jeffrey Skaggs and Marian Leslie
Blankenship; two nieces, Courtney Justine Blankenship and Cassidy Danielle
Blankenship; and his wife's grandfather, George Thompson of Ty Ty.
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Jasper
2011, Jasper, Pickens Co., GA, Obituary
http://pickens.fetchyournews.com/archives/953-Patsy-Blankenship-Obituary.html#extended
Mrs. Patsy Blankenship age 56 of Jasper passed away Saturday September 24, 2011 at the
Piedmont Mountainside Hospital.
She was preceded in death by a brother, Gerald Headrick and
Sisters, Jeannie Headrick and Janice Stone.
Funeral Services will be 2 PM Sunday September 25, 2011 at the
Chapel of Roper Funeral Home with Rev. Wayne Long officiating. The interment
will follow in the Arbor Hill Baptist Church Cemetery.
She is survived by her husband,
Okey Blankenship, Jasper, Sister &
Brother-in-law, Libby & Jeff Patterson, Jasper, Brothers &
Sisters-in-law, Claude Headrick, Jasper, Ronald & Sandy Headrick,
Fairmount, and Sherry Headrick, Jasper, Several Nieces and Nephews also
survive.
Funeral
Arrangements have been entrusted to Roper Funeral Home & Crematory.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Jasper Co., SSDI, http://ssdi.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi
,
Blankenship,
Regina A. 89, 03Mar1921 - 28Aug2010, Monticello, Jasper, GA, GA-255-26-5018
Jefferson
2010, Stapleton, Jefferson
Co., GA, Obituary
Published in The Atlanta Journal-Constitution on March 6,
2010
Mrs. Donna Blankenship, of Stapleton, GA, died Thursday, March 4, 2010.
She is survived by her husband, Larry Blankenship;
daughter and son-in-law, Rebecca and Moses Halcomb of Lawrenceville;
step-sons and daughter-in-law, Derek and Sara Blankenship of
Braselton, Larry Blankenship, Jr. of
Dunwoody; sister and brother-in-law, Susan and David Ewing; and brother, Allen
Cook, both of Covington.
Funeral services will be held Monday, March 8th at 1:00 P.M. in the
chapel of A. S. Turner & Sons with Rev. Kenneth Sweat officiating. Interment Melwood Cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Jefferson Co., SSDI, http://ssdi.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi
,
Blankenship, Donna
Marie 50, 16Jun1959 -
04Mar2010, Stapleton, Jefferson,
GA, GA-258-17-8076
Jones
2011, Bradley, Jones Co., GA, Obituary
The Macon Telegraph, (GA) - April 19, 2011
Clara Ann Murray Ennis, 82, died Sunday, April 17, 2011, in a Soperton nursing home (Treutlen
Co.,). The family will
receive friends from 6:00 until 8:00 P.M., Tuesday at Bridges Funeral Home in
Gray. Funeral services will be held at 2 PM, Wednesday, April 20, 2011, in the
new sanctuary of Bradley Baptist Church, with Rev. Steve Johnson officiating.
Burial will follow in the church cemetery.
Mrs. Ennis was born in rural Mississippi on October 20, 1928, and
had lived in Bradley for the past fifty years. She was a homemaker and a
faithful member of Bradley Baptist Church for over fifty years. She was
preceded in death by her husband: Oscar Barto Ennis, Sr.; and by a son: David
Ronald Ennis.
Mrs. Ennis is survived by her daughters and son-in-law, Celia and
Al Autry and Linda Blankenship; sons and daughter-in-law, Oscar and
Shirley Ennis, Jr. and Larry Ennis; sisters, Joanne Potts and Lois Turner; and
by several grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2014, Gray, Jones Co., GA, Obituary
Published in The Telegraph on Sept. 30, 2014
12/05/1939 -
09/27/2014
Jo Ann Stephens Adams, 74, formally of Macon and Forsyth, passed
away peacefully on September 27, 2014, at a local nursing home. Mrs. Adams was
born December 5, 1939, in Gordon County and had lived in Gray for the past
twenty years. She was the daughter of the late Floyd Holcomb and Winnie Blankenship Holcomb.
The family will greet friends one hour prior to a 2:00pm, memorial
service, Saturday, October 11, 2014, at Gray Church of Christ. Interment will
be held in Forsyth.
Mrs. Adams was the first female bus driver in Monroe County and was
retired from Warner Robins Rehabilitation Center.
She was preceded in death by her husband: Herman Adams.
Mrs. Adams is survived by her children and spouses: Dick and Mome
Stephens of Euless, Texas, Hank and Susan Stephens, Jeff and Beth Stephens and
Ray and Bitsy Stanford, all of Forsyth, and Missy and R. J. Reynolds of Gray;
sister and her husband: Judy and J. M. Williams and brother and his wife:
Nathan and Linda Holcomb, all of Winchester, Tennessee; and was the beloved
grandmother of nine grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
1940 Census, Resaca, Gordon Co., GA,
Holcomb, Floyd H. 25, M, GA, Head,
Holcomb, Winnie E. 20, F, GA, Wife,
Holcomb, Charles N. 02, M, GA, Son,
Holcomb, Joe Ann 00, F, --, Dau,
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Laurens
2012, Dublin,
Laurens Co., GA, Obituary
The Dothan Eagle, (AL) - May 31, 2012
Minnie Bell Williams Price was born on August 4, 1943, in
Clarksdale, Mississippi. She was the daughter of the late Sydney Wright and
Birdie Elizabeth Crutcher Williams.
She was also preceded in death by her granddaughter, Tara Price
Newman.
At the age of 13 she moved to Phenix City. She retired from
Fieldcrest Mills in Phenix City, Alabama. In 1991 she became a resident of
Laurens County, Georgia. Minnie returned to school at the age of 53 to earn her
GED and graduated from the Heart of Georgia Technical College as a LPN. She
went to work at Dublinair Nursing Home where she worked for 13 years. The
residents loved her dearly, and she loved them. Minnie was a Sunday School teacher of preteens at Baker Baptist Church where she
taught children about the God she loved. She was loved and respected by these
kids and she loved them and was very grateful for the joy that they brought
into her life. She loved and cherished her church family and the times that
they shared together.
Mrs. Price passed away on Wednesday, May 30, 2012 at her residence
following an extended illness.
Mrs. Price is survived by her son, Joe Williams (Kathleen) Price,
Jr.; a daughter, Sandra Faye Blankenship; one sister, Louise Scroggins; four grandchildren, William (Monica)
Blankenship , Brian (Rebecca)
Blankenship, Elizabeth Blankenship and fiance, Jeff Christian, and Nadia
(Lance) Martin; six great-grand-children,
Trent Aaron, Alivia Blankenship, Kiley Newman, Madison Blankenship, Makalyn Martin, and James Blankenship, special family members, Joe (Nannette)
Price, Sr., Allen Blankenship, Lori (Shawn) Prophitt, Kaitlyn, Layla,
and Tiffany.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Friday, June 1, 2012
at Baker Baptist Church, with interment to follow at Rentz City Cemetery. Rev.
Joey Diers, and Rev. Jeff Handly will officiate. Pallbearers will be Joe Price, Jr., Allen Blankenship, Elizabeth Blankenship, William
Blankenship, Joe Price, Sr.,
and Brian Blankenship.
To sign the Online Register Book for Mrs. Price visit
www.stanleyfuneralhome.com or call the 24 Hour Stanley Funeral Home and
Crematory Obituary Line at (478) 272-0106 to hear the latest funeral updates.
Stanley Funeral Home and Crematory of Dublin, GA, (478) 272-5855, is in charge
of funeral arrangements. Sign the guest-book online at www.dothaneagle.com.
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2012, Rentz, Laurens Co., GA, Obituary
Waycross Journal Herald (GA) - September 13, 2012
The funeral for Artie Lee Tuten, 61, of Rentz, will be held at 3
p.m. Friday at Baker Baptist Church. He passed away Wednesday (Sept. 12, 2012).
Burial will be private. The Rev. Joey Diers and the Rev. Bobby Russell will
officiate. Pallbearers will be
Claude Barbee, Daniel
Blankenship, Kirk Register,
Dan Walker, Dennis Courson and Joey Carter.
He was a native of Pierce County and a veteran of the United States
Army. He was a member of Baker Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his
father, Howard Tuten, and his mother, Louise Courson Tuten.
He is survived by his wife, Patricia Tuten, of Rentz; children,
Stevie Barber, of Rentz, Skip (Heather) Barber, of Rentz, Marty (Dennis)
Courson, of Blackshear, Lemuel (Pam) Tuten, of Patterson, Brad (Kim) Tuten, of
Waresboro, Brandi (Brian) O'Neal, of Hoboken, and Anna Tuten, of Brunswick;
sister, Debra (Jeff) Sawyer, of Jacksonville, Fla.; 15 grandchildren, Deanna (Daniel) Blankenship, Samantha Doggett, Suzanne Doggett, Savannah Tuten, Sydnee
Tuten, Haleigh Barber, Anna Barber, Raleigh Tuten, Daly Tuten, Lucas Tuten,
Spencer O'neal, Benji O'neal, Courtney Robinson, Coty Robinson and Dusty
Williams; and a great grandchild, Jeydan Kael Blankenship.
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Lee
2014, Leesburg, Lee Co., GA, Obituary
The Albany Herald, (GA) - January 30, 2014
Mrs. Gracie (Grace) Lee Maloy Barrett, 98, of Leesburg died Tuesday
Jan 28, 2014 at her residence.
Funeral service will be held Saturday 11:00AM at Kinchafoonee
Baptist Church with interment to follow at Rehoboth Cemetery in Randolph
County. Rev. Melvin Slappey will be officiating.
Born in LaGrange, GA, Mrs. Barrett was the beginning of five
generations and this was the end with only four left. She had retired from
Flint River Textiles after serving 25 years. Mrs. Barrett attended Kinchafoonee
Baptist Church and loved Gardening and Quilt Making.
She was preceded in death by her mother Alice Scott Maloy; father
Robert Edward Maloy; Husband Hoke Smith Barrett; daughter Joyce Marie Barrett;
son Robert Edward Barrett; grandson Claude Aldine (Dean) Hammock; great great
grandson Brantley Harper; sisters Lois White, Vadis Bolt, Nora Wallace, Carrie
Nasworthy, Lovina Eltenwood; Brother Ernest Wallace.
Survivors include her daughter Patsy Hammock and her husband Claude
of Leesburg, GA: daughter Mary Millington of husband Allen of Leesburg; son
William (Bill) Barrett of Santee, CA; brother in law Emory Anderson Barrett of
Leesburg; grandchildren Crickett Bowles of Leesburg; Charolette Worrell of
Leesburg; Robin Apaka of Leesburg; Sherry Anthony of Columbus, GA; Hoke
(Smitty) Hammock, Patrick Hammock, both of Leesburg, GA; Eric Gordon of
Leesburg, GA; Jennifer Guinn of Leesburg; Heather Churchill of Atlanta, GA;
Mark Barrett of Santee, CA; great-grandchildren Tabitha Creech of Albany;
Brittany Bowles of Leesburg; Willis Bowles of Leesburg; Gauge Bowles of
Leesburg; Kearstun Nichols Parson of Leesburg; Kelsey Hammock of Leesburg; Adam
Miller of Leesburg; Brittany Apaka of Albany; Trey Apaka of Leesburg; Dean
Harper of Columbus, GA, Walker and Garrett Anthony of Columbus, GA; Erin
Worrell of Leesburg; Sydney Worrell of Leesburg; Trent Hammock of Leesburg;
Seth Hammock; Austin Kirksey of Leesburg; Shawn Kirksey of Leesburg, Gabriel
Gordon of Leesburg; Darrell, Christopher and Mikayla Guinn of Leesburg; Lizzie
Churchill of Atlanta, GA; great-great
grandchildren Lawson Creech of Albany; Lindsey Creech of Albany, GA; Kailyn
Saliba of Albany, GA; Banks Creech of Albany, GA; Alanya Wise of Leesburg;
Karsyn Rae Estes of Leesburg; Cohen
Blankenship of Albany; Mason
Willard of Leesburg; Anthony Watson and Kaitlyn Mann of Colville, WA
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Liberty
2011, Hinesville, Liberty Co., GA, Obituary
Savannah Morning News (GA) - June 12, 2011 [Sunday]
Ernest Michael "Mike" Blankenship , 60, died Friday. [10Jun2011]
Survivors: mother, Joyce Hughes; son, Braun Stephan Klaus; special
friend, Mary Anna Martinson, 2 grandchildren, several nieces and nephews.
Funeral: 3 p.m., Monday at the Georgia Veterans Memorial Cemetery
Chapel in Glennville, full military honors will be rendered.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Liberty Co., SSDI, http://ssdi.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi
,
Blankenship,
Ernest Michael 60, 28Jul1950 -
10Jun2011, Hinesville, Liberty, GA,
CA-546-86-3022
Lowndes
2010, Valdosta, Lowndes Co., GA, Obituary
The Logan Banner, (WV) - March 23, 2009
Dannie J. Ferguson, 72, of Valdosta, Ga., formerly of Accoville,
went to his heavenly home January 21, 2009, following a long battle with
cancer. Born February 14, 1937, at Braeholm, he was a son of the late Rev.
Lloyd and Blanche Gentry Ferguson of Justice. Also preceding him in death was a
sister, Mary Ethel Blankenship Ferguson of North Carolina.
Dannie was an Executive Board Member of the United Mine Workers of
America, District 17, a member of Local 8454, a lifetime coal miner, and
president of Triadelphia CB Club. He loved the outdoors and NASCAR.
Those left to cherish his memory include his wife, Rhonda; four
daughters, Deborah Ferguson of Baltimore, Md., Diana Lynn Conn of King, N.C.,
Paula (Earl) Clark of Man and Patricia (Keith) Ross of Valdosta; two brothers,
Billy Jack (Marsha) Ferguson of Justice and Lloyd Miles "Tommy"
(Judy) Ferguson Jr. of Cross Lanes; one sister, Ada Sue Ferguson of Girton,
N.C.; four grandchildren, Keith Ross Jr., of Valdosta, Ryan Joseph Ferguson of
North Carolina, and Candace Laine Conn and Dustin Tyler Skinner, both of
Baltimore; one great-grandchild, Dominick Lane Conn of Baltimore; many nieces
and nephews and a host of other relatives and friends.
A memorial service will be held at a later date.
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2011, Hahira, Lowndes Co., GA, Obituary
http://valdostadailytimes.com/obituaries/x1225303360/Alton-A-Nutty-Blankenship
Alton A. “Nutty” Blankenship, 69, of Hahira died Friday, October 7, 2011 at the Crestwood
Nursing Home after a lengthy illness. He was an auto mechanic and had lived in
Hahira for many years.
Survivors include his son, Timmy Blankenship
of Barretts, three grandsons, Darien, Dakota and Cameron, one brother and sister in law, Gene and JoAnn Jones of Hahira, numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.
He was preceded in death by his mother,
Katie Blankenship and a brother, Johnny Jones.
Graveside services will be held at 3pm, Sunday, October 9, 2011 at
Friendship Cemetery.
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2012, Valdosta, Lowndes Co., GA, Obituary
Valdosta Daily Times (GA) - September 20, 2012
Larry Walton Colson, 64, passed away on Tuesday, Sept. 18, 2012.
Larry graduated from Valdosta High School in 1966. He attended Valdosta State
College and graduated with a Bachelor of Business Administration degree. Larry
was the owner and founder of Colson Business Systems, Inc. as well as the
co-owner of Splash Zone. He loved his community, and served in various
capacities. Larry served on the Guardian Bank Board, South Georgia Medical
Center Foundation Board Member, and the Board of Trustees for Valdosta State
University. He was also a Blazer Booster as well as an avid Florida Gator
Booster. Larry played as an amateur in the AT&T Pebble Beach ProAm with his
close friend Paul Azinger for over 10 years. Larry was also an active member of
Park Avenue United Methodist Church where he often served as an usher.
He was preceded in death by his father, George Wallace Colson;
brother, Gordon Wallace Colson; and uncles, Carlton Thomas Adams and Kenneth
Carmen Colson.
Survivors include his wife, Patricia Louise Colson; children, Rachel (Steve) Blankenship of
Atlanta, Allison (David) Gracey of Arlington, Va., and Hunter Colson of
Valdosta; his loving mother, Myrtice Adams Colson; brother, Greg Colson (wife
Cheryl) of Valdosta; sister-in-law, Valerie Colson of Peachtree City, Ga.; many
loving nephews, Todd Hatcher, Brent Colson (wife Cara), Brad Colson, and Trace
Colson; as well as many great-nieces and nephews, Ellen, Cole, Julia and Tate
Colson, Caroline and Davis Hatcher. Good luck to all the Georgia Bulldogs this
year. With Larry, Wally, GW and Dr. Moritz in heaven all you DAWGS are sure to
lose this year to the Florida Gators!!!
Funeral services will be held on Friday, Sept. 21, 2012, at 11 a.m.
at Park Avenue United Methodist Church. The Rev. Hale Bishop and the Rev. Randy
Mosley will officiate. Burial will follow in Sunset Hill Cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2013, Valdosta, Lowndes Co., GA, Obituary
Valdosta Daily Times (GA) - January 14, 2013
Myrtice Adams Colson, "Nana," 88, passed away Saturday,
Jan. 12, 2013, at South Georgia Medical Center. She was born in Remerton, on
Oct. 14, 1924, and was the daughter of the late Gordon Ira Adams and Lucille
Malloy Adams.
Mrs. Colson graduated from Valdosta High School. She then graduated
from Andrew College in Cuthbert. Upon graduation, she moved back to Remerton,
where she taught school for a number of years. After teaching school, she
worked as a librarian at Moody AFB. Myrtice was married for 66 years to the
late, G.W. (Dub) Colson. Together, they owned Bemiss Road Grocery and were
founders of the Academy Acres subdivision in Valdosta. Myrtice was a member of
ABWA (American Business Women's Association), and served in various leadership
positions in the UMW (United Methodist Women). Mrs. Colson was also named
Valdosta's Woman of the Year. Myrtice was a member of Park Avenue United
Methodist Church. Her love of God and family were most precious to her.
Her survivors include her son and daughters-in-law, Greg and Cheryl
Colson, Valdosta; daughters-in-law, Valerie Colson, Peachtree City, Ga. and Pat
Colson, Valdosta. Her grandchildren
Todd Hatcher, Atlanta, Brent and Cara Colson, Peachtree City, Rachel and Steve
Blankenship , Cartersville,
Allison and David Gracey, Arlington, Va., Brad Colson, Charlotte, N.C., Hunter
and Trace Colson, Valdosta; six great-grandchildren, Ellen, Cole, Julia and
Tate Colson, Caroline and Davis Hatcher, and expectant baby, Colson Walton
Gracey. Her loving sister-in-law, Catherine Colson Corbett
and her brother-in-law Calvin Colson, and many beloved nieces and nephews.
She is preceded in death by her loving husband, G. W. (Dub) Colson;
her sons, Gordon Wallace (Wally) Colson, and Larry Walton Colson; and her
brother, Carlton Thomas Adams and sister-in-law Catherine Cooper Adams and
brother-in-law, Kenneth Carmen Colson.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 16, 2013
at Park Avenue United Methodist Church. Burial will follow in Sunset Hill
Cemetery. The Rev. V. L. Daughtry, the Rev. Hale Bishop and the Rev. Willie
Beasley will officiate.
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Lumpkin
2010, Dahlonega, Lumpkin
Co., GA, Death
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution , February 3, 2010,
Audrey Blankenship,
82, of Dahlonega died Monday. The body will be cremated. No service is planned;
Cremation Society of the South, Marietta.
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Macon
2011, Oglethorpe, Macon Co., GA, Obituary
Americus Times-Recorder (GA) - April 26, 2011
Mr. Tommy James, age 63, of Oglethorpe, Ga., died Monday, April 25,
2011. Graveside services will be held 10 a.m. Thursday, April 28, 2011, in the
Ellaville Cemetery. The Reverend Mark Kinservik will officiate. Pallbearers
will include Brick Barnes, Wayne Price, Robbie Gaultney, Lawrence Callier,
Cecil Bell, Mark Churchwell, Milton Bone, Mike Robinson, Harold Wall and
Winston Vickery.
Mr. James was born June 7, 1947, in Dooly County, Ga., the son of
Folice James and Lela Lucile Teele James. He was owner of Finish Systems of
Georgia Hardwood Flooring and Sheetrock.
Survivors include four daughters, Barbara Ann Singletary of Warner
Robins, Ga., Renaye Robinson and husband Mike of Ellaville, Cheryl Myrick and
husband Norman of Perry, Ga., and Tammy Phagan of Ellaville; two sons, Plez
James of Warner Robins, Ga., and Steve James and wife Amity of Ellaville; two
sisters, Syble Wall of Ellaville, and Laverne Carroll of Eastman, Ga.; 10
grandchildren, Meagan James, Chandra Churchwell, Teddy Blankenship III, Cody Robinson, Chase Phagan, Chandler
Phagan, Chance Phagan, Andrew James, Abbie James and Shelby Carter; and
companion, Debbie Chapman. Also surviving are two great grandchildren and two
nieces.
In addition to his parents, Mr. James was preceded in death by a
grandson, Chad Phagan.
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Madison
2011, Madison Co., GA, Obituary
The Rockdale Citizen, (Conyers, GA) - November 13, 2011
Mabel Lucille Creek Moss went home to be with her Lord and Savior
Jesus Christ on November 10, 2011. She was born in Greene County, Georgia on
October 4, 1919, and grew up in Madison Georgia. She was a devoted daughter,
wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother and aunt.
Her lifelong mission was to share the gospel, and she was a living
testimony to her family and to everyone she met. She attributed her amazing
strength to her Lord. She enjoyed listening to gospel music and reading; but
her greatest joy was her family. She was a member of Monticello Baptist Church
and enjoyed attending Crossroads Baptist Church in Social Circle. Previously
she had been a member of Rutledge Baptist Church for many years.
She is pre-deceased by her husband Melvin Moss, son James Moss,
grandson John Fish, brother Carter Creek and parents James (Jim) and Sally
Creek.
She is survived by her children Lawrence Moss and Ozell, Lawson
Moss and Rebecca, Dianne Moss, Joyce Moss Dunn and Allen, Geneva Moss Copeland
and David, Joan Moss Fish and Jake, Ricky Moss and Jean, and Nathan Moss; and grandchildren David Moss, Michelle Moss
Wadkins, Richard Moss and Jamie, Scarlett Moss Temple and Harold, Jeff Moss and
Mary Ann, Greg Moss and Mary Jane, Chris Moss and Tonia, Ben Dunn and Maurine,
Sonya Dunn Story and Jeff, Boyce Dunn and Karen, Richard Haymore and Janet,
Terry Haymore and Yvonne, Todd Haymore and Christy, Jamie Wise and Nikie, John
David Copeland, Chris Copeland, Mary Dell Fish, Tambra Fish Mitchell and Pac,
Matthew Chastain and Jennifer, Julie Fish Carter and Kip, Lynn Blankinship and Steven, and Gennie
Lynn Moss; and 45 great grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. She
will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved her.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Meriwether
2013, Woodbury, Meriwether Co., GA, Obituary
http://www.meaningfulfunerals.net/fh/obituaries/obituary.cfm?o_id=1892624&fh_id=12321
Wooten Lee “Butch” O’Hara, Sr., 59, of Woodbury, died Tuesday,
January 1, 2013 at his home.
Memorial services will be 11:00 am, Saturday, January 5, 2013 at
Abundant Life Worship Center, 3001 Roosevelt Highway, Manchester, with Rev.
Sanford Colquitt officiating.
Mr. O’Hara was born December 13, 1953 in Washington, GA the son of
Jack Benjamin O’Hara and Sara Combs O’Hara Holloway. He was retired from the
Roosevelt Warm Springs Institute for Rehabilitation’s Maintenance Department
and was a United States Navy veteran of the Vietnam War.
Survivors include his wife
of 34 years, Jackie Blankenship
O’Hara of Woodbury; his sons,
Lee O’Hara and his wife, Rene of Woodbury, Tom O’Hara and his wife, Courtney of
Woodbury; three grandsons, Logan and Landon O’Hara of Pine Mountain, Mayson
O’Hara of Woodbury; his mother-in-law,
Margie Blankenship of Warm Springs; one brother-in-law, Tracy
Blankenship of Warm Springs;
one sister-in-law, Gina Blankenship of Manchester; two aunts, Mary Helen
Thornton of Washington, GA, Frances West of Decatur, GA and several cousins of
Washington, GA.
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McDuffie
2011, Thompson, McDuffie Co., GA, Obituary
http://obitsforlife.com/obituary/340697/Doster-Rev-Jamie.php
Rev. Jamie Lee Doster, 76, died May 4, 2011. A native of Thompson,
GA, he was a son of the late Bessie Mae McLeroy and William Thomas Doster.
He was preceded in death by his daughter, Brenda Doster Gabriel,
grandson, Derick (Duck) Cleghorne and sisters, Ann Jackson and Mattie Lester.
Rev. Doster was the pastor of Edwards Baptist Church in Crawford for thirty
years.
Funeral services will be Friday, May 6, 2011 at 2:00 PM at the
chapel of Lord and Stephens, Danielsville with Revs. Ray
Jenkins and Buford Lockman officiating. Interment will be in Sandy Cross
Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Keith Holloman, Rodney Epps, Ken Watson, Eddie
Barnett, William Doster and Allen Cowart. Honorary pallbearers will be Glenn
Sanders, Keith Sanders, Nelson Cowart, Gary Cowart, Stan Lester and Don Lester.
Survivors include his wife, Lula Mae Cowart Doster; two sons, Neal
(Joan) Doster of Carlton and David W. Cowart of Athens; two daughters, Sheila
Doster Smith and Pamela Doster Nunnally, both of Carlton; two brothers, Eugene
Thomas (Jean) Doster of Clermont, GA, Raymon Andy Doster of Morganton, GA;
sister, Willie Doster (Lon) Crawford of Athens; eight grandchildren, Melissa Gabriel McGarity, Scott Gabriel, James Lee
Cleghorne, Trista Rouse
Blankenship, Shannon Doster
Shiver, Dustin McDaris, Robbie Smith and Matthew Doster; a number of great
grandchildren, nieces, nephews and friends.
[SSDI, 25Jul1934 - 04May2011]
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
McDuffie Co., SSDI, http://ssdi.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi
,
Blankenship, Wreathia Y. 64, 17Mar1946 - 07Nov2010, Thomson, McDuffie, GA, FL-265-70-8463
Mitchell
2014, Camilla, Mitchell Co., GA, Obituary
The Herald, (GA) Date: December 2, 2014
David Bickerstaff, 74, of Camilla died Monday, December 1, 2014 at
Archbold Memorial Hospital in Thomasville, [Thomas Co., GA].
Born August 25, 1940 in Kilgore, Texas, Mr. Bickerstaff was the son of the late
Elmer Cecil Bickerstaff and Stella Bessie Edgerton Bickerstaff.
Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m. Friday, December 5 at
Parker-Bramlett Funeral Home with interment in Fathers Home Baptist Church
Cemetery. Rev. Neal Hager will officiate.
He was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force and attended Southside
Baptist Church. Mr. Bickerstaff was a commercial builder, having co-owned BMR
General Contractors of Albany. He was a member of the Albany Exchange Club and
American Legion Post #30.
Survivors include his wife, Pat Bickerstaff of Camilla; two sons,
David Bickerstaff of Camilla and Curtis Bickerstaff of Leesburg; four sisters, Mary Blankenship of Louisiana, Betty Mills of Louisiana, Ruby Bickerstaff of
Louisiana, and Jane Stillwell of Texas; five grandchildren, Caine Bickerstaff,
Crickette Bickerstaff, Anna Bashline, Christen Bickerstaff, and Garrett
Bickerstaff; four great grandchildren, Gavin Bashline, Will Bashline, Lilly
Bashline, and Bowen Bickerstaff.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
1940 Census, Precinct 4, Gregg Co., TX,
Bickerstaff, E. C. 43, M, TX, Head,
Bickerstaff, Stella 35, F, TX, Wife,
Bickerstaff, Miriam 16, F, TX, Dau,
Bickerstaff, Paul 15, M, TX, Son,
Bickerstaff, Elmer 14, M, TX, Son,
Bickerstaff, Betty May 08, F, TX, Dau,
Bickerstaff, Rubby 06, F, TX, Dau,
Bickerstaff, Jane 04, F, TX, Dau,
Bickerstaff, Mary 03, F, TX, Dau,
https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:KWVY-Q22
Gregg Co., TX,
Birth; https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:V871-ZL4
Mary Martha
Bickerstaff - 17Feb1938 – D/o Elmer Cecil Bickerstaff & Stella Edgerton
Murray
+2010, Chatsworth, Murray Co., GA, Obituary
http://daltondailycitizen.com/obituaries/x2064743330/Monteen-Bowen-Blankenship
Mrs. Monteen Bowen Blankenship, 85, of Chatsworth, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, Aug.
6, 2010, at the residence surrounded by her loving family. Monteen was born on
Sept. 17, 1924, in Gilmer County to H.A. and Stella Bowen. She was a member of
Mount Carmel Baptist Church.
Monteen was preceded in death by her loving husband of 50 years, Bud Blankenship;
parents, H.A. and Stella Rogers Bowen; brothers, James Bowen, Earlie Bowen, and
Ezra Bowen; sisters, Verla Wells, Louella Robbins, and Barbara Byrd; father-in-law and mother-in-law, Ed and Beulah
Brackett Blankenship.
Survivors include daughters and sons-in-law, Linda Westmoreland,
Marlene and Ray Mealor, Angie and Tim Wilson, all of Chatsworth; grandchildren
and spouses, Lamar and Rhonda Cloer, Mark and Veta Cloer, Yulonda and Wayne
Snyder, Gail and Mike Brock, Toby Westmoreland, Drs. Tonya and Ron Davidson,
Michael and Lacy Mealor, Jennifer Wilson, and Jordan Wilson;
great-grandchildren, Nicholas Cloer, Adam, Kayla and Aaron Snyder, Kelsey and
Kyle Brock, Kayli Cloer, and Reagan Davidson; great-great-grandchildren,
Lindsay and Alyssa Cloer; brother, Ira Bowen of Chatsworth; sisters and
brothers-in-law, Ina and Basil Kittell of Chatsworth, Clotee and Harold Fowler
of Chatsworth; Carolyn and George Brandenburg of Michigan, and Annie Lee
McIntosh of Cohutta; nieces and nephews.
Services to celebrate the life of Monteen will be 11 a.m. Monday at
Mount Carmel Baptist Church with the Rev. Matthew Harris and the Rev. Lamar
Beason officiating. Interment will be in the church cemetery.
+2011, Chatsworth, Murray Co., GA, Obituary
The Daily Citizen, (Dalton, Whitfield Co., GA) - October 5,
2011
Mrs. Ina Bowen Sanford, 81 of Chatsworth, died at her home Monday,
Oct. 3, 2011. She was preceded in death by her husband, Burlie Sanford;
brothers, Rev. James Early and John E. Bowen; and sisters, Barbara Byrd, Loella Robinson, Verlie Wells and Montine Blankenship.
Survivors include her children and spouses, Robert Bowen of
Ellijay; Janice and John Gallman of Chatsworth; Charles Sanford of Dalton; Tim
and Ann Sanford, David and Cathy Sanford and Bruce and Brenda Sanford, all of
Chatsworth; and Wanda Sanford of Dalton; special grandson, James Gallman; 29
grandchildren, 44 great-grandchildren; brothers and sisters, Ira Bowen, Clote
Fowler, Anna Lee McIntosh and Carolyn Brandonburg of Michigan; several nieces
and nephews also survive.
Services are Thursday at 3:30 p.m. at Mount Carmel Baptist Church
with the Rev. Tommy Bowen and the Rev. Ryan Sanford officiating. Interment will
follow in the church cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2013, Chatsworth, Murray Co., GA, Obituary
http://daltondailycitizen.com/obituaries/x349504884/The-Rev-Roy-Blankenship
The Rev. Roy
Blankenship, 79, of
Chatsworth, passed away Monday, Dec. 17, 2012, in the Hamilton Medical Center,
surrounded by his wife and children. The Rev. Blankenship was of the Baptist
faith and his special interests were working and reading his Bible.
He was preceded in death by a daughter,
Sharon Gulledge; parents, Ed and Beulah Blankenship;
brothers, Bud Blankenship and Harold Blankenship;
and sisters, Minnie “Pet” Bowen, Inalou Patterson, Irene Howard
and Hannah “Sis” Larry.
Survivors include his loving wife
of 59 years, Wanda Blankenship of Chatsworth; sons and daughter-in-law, Fred Blankenship
and Michelle Singleton of Dalton, David Blankenship
and Tim Blankenship, both of Chatsworth; daughters and sons-in-law, Joann and LeeRoy
Hamby, and Wencie and Doug Campbell; sisters, Ruby Jones and Sybil
Edwards, both of Chatsworth; grandchildren,
Kenny and Rachel Densmore, Kristie and Jamie Rizer, Tiffany Prue, Misty and
Dwayne Sitton, Brittany Bohannon, Nathan Blankenship,
Becky Taylor, Shana Weatherford, Joshua and Brittany Weatherford, and Drake
Campbell; great-grandchildren,
McKinsey and Tyler Bohannon, Sienna
Blankenship, Tré and Kristain
Newlan, Ashley Watts, Jacob Rizer, Shanacy Densmore, Chris Densmore, Isabella
and Zeke Densmore, Kaden Gallaway, Briceson Prue, Lilly Weatherford, Mason
Weatherford, Noah Densmore and Shayla Hughes; one great-great-grandchild,
Nevaeh Newlan; and nieces, nephews and cousins.
Funeral services will be Thursday at 2 p.m. in the chapel of
Peeples Funeral Home with the Rev. Matthew Harris, the Rev. Earl Howard and the
Rev. Ernest Fowler officiating. Interment will follow in the Mt. Carmel
Cemetery.
+2013, Chatsworth, Murray Co., GA, Obituary
The Daily Citizen, (Dalton, GA) - January 14, 2013
Mrs. Becky Bryan Baynes, 67, of Chatsworth, died Sunday, Jan. 13,
2013, at her residence.
Mrs. Baynes did not need much to make her happy. Her favorite
things involved being with her family: having meals together, special time with
her girls and grandbabies, and especially time with her love, Harold. Her hope
was that her family would remember her love for them and that she prayed for
each one of them daily.
She was preceded in death by her parents, David Coleman and Lucille Blankenship Bryan; brother, Cecil Bryan; sister-in-law,
Carol Bryan; and a nephew, Curt Bryan.
She is survived by her husband, Harold Baynes; daughters and
sons-in-law, Pam and Steve McCurdy, all of Chatsworth, Donna and Mitch Maret of
Dalton, and Kim and Jim Richards of Chatsworth; grandchildren and spouses,
Joshua McCurdy, Kaila and Brandon Ogle, Amanda and Greg Webb, Macie Maret,
Peyton Maret, Rylee Maret, Makenna Richards and Brennen Richards;
great-grandchildren, Lexi Ogle, Mason Webb and Austin Webb; brother and
sisters-in-law, Harry and Patsy Bryan of Kennesaw, Eddie Bryan of Rome, and
Laura Bryan of Rome; special loved one, Clay Ridley of Chatsworth; beloved
sister-in-law, Eloise Ridley of Chatsworth; beloved mother-in-law, Margie
Baynes of Chatsworth; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Sonny and Joyce
Baynes of Dalton and Harold Ridley of Chatsworth, and Dimple and Dave Forrest
of Yatesville; and special friend, Crystal Stewart of Dalton.
Funeral services will be Wednesday at 2 p.m. from the chapel of
Shawn Chapman Funeral Home with Dewayne White, Bob Bagley and Danny Cochran
officiating. Interment will follow in the Williams Cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2013, Chatsworth, Murray Co., GA, Obituary
http://daltondailycitizen.com/obituaries/x881896340/Timothy-Blankenship
Mr. Timothy Blankenship, 48, of Chatsworth, passed away Wednesday, July 10, 2013. Timothy
loved Elvis Presley and was of the Baptist faith.
He was preceded in death by his father, the Rev.
Roy Blankenship; sister, Sharon
Gulledge; and grandparents, Ed and Bealuah
Blankenship and Albert and
Effarine Carlock.
Survivors include his mother,
Wanda Blankenship, Chatsworth; brothers and sisters-in-law, Fred Blankenship and Michelle Singleton, Dalton, David Blankenship, Chatsworth; sisters and brothers-in-law, Joann and LeeRoy
Hamby, Chatsworth, Wencie and Doug Campbell, Chatsworth; aunts,
uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins.
Services to celebrate the life of Timothy will be Saturday at 2
p.m. from the chapel of Peeples Funeral Home with the Rev. Matthew Harris
officiating. Interment will be in Mount Carmel Church Cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Murray Co., SSDI, http://ssdi.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi
,
Blankenship,
Monteen Mary Jane 85,
17Sep1924 - 06Aug2010, Chatsworth, Murray, GA, GA-255-20-2691
Muscogee
+2011, Columbus, Muscogee Co., GA, Obituary
Published in Columbus Ledger-Enquirer from
March 23 to March 24, 2011
Earl "Bud" Blankenship, 71, of Columbus, GA died Monday, March 21, 2011 at St. Francis
Hospital.
Funeral services
will be held 3 p.m. Thursday, March 24, 2011 at McMullen Funeral Home Chapel
with Reverend Aaron Baldridge officiating. Interment will be held at Parkhill
Cemetery.
Mr. Blankenship was
born January 11, 1940 in Henry Co., AL son of the late Acey and Inez Cook Blankenship. He was
the owner of Blankenship
Plumbing and a member of
Calvary Freewill Baptist Church. Other than his parents, he was preceded in
death by his brothers, Ronnie
Blankenship and Raymond Blankenship and his sisters, Mary Alice Wood and Ruth Saules.
Survivors include his wife of 45 years, Gaynelle Turner Blankenship of Columbus, GA, two daughters, Kim Flake (Kenny) of Columbus, GA and Terri Myers
of Hillard, FL, son, Chris
Blankenship of Columbus, GA,
two sisters, Martha
"Sally" Sands of
Phenix City, AL and Lillian Watson (Jeff) of Skiperville, AL, five
brothers, Ray Blankenship (Matha) of Ft. Mitchell, AL, Charles Blankenship (Barbara) of Seattle, WA, Lonnie Blankenship (Marie) of Skiperville, AL, William Blankenship (Liz) of Headland, AL and Homer Blankenship (Shirley) of Abbeville, AL, three
grandchildren, Jonathan Szot, Kendall Flake and Michael Carter, and one great
grandchild, Makenlee Szot.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2012, Columbus, Muscogee Co., GA, Obituary
Published in Columbus Ledger-Enquirer from
September 16 to September 17, 2012
Howard Blankenship
of Columbus, GA died Friday, September 14, 2012 at Columbus Hospice House.
Funeral services will be 1:00 P.M. Monday, September 17, 2012 at
North Highland Assembly of God Church with Dr. Jim and Reverend Darlene
Swilley, Reverend Robert French and Dr. Dennis Lacy officiating. There will be
a private interment in Ft. Mitchell National Cemetery, Ft. Mitchell, AL.
Mr. Blankenship was
born in LaGrange, GA, son of the late C. B. Blankenship
and Hilda Wright Blankenship. He
served in the U. S. Coast Guard and retired from Georgia Power Company in the
Marketing Division, where he was top salesman for many years. He was an adamant
golfer and won a car at Green Island Country Club with a hole in one. He was
also a motorcycle enthusiast. Mr.
Blankenship was a member of
North Highland Assembly of God Church.
Survivors include his wife
of 49 years, Betsy Blankenship of Columbus, GA; son, Scott
Blankenship (Annette) of Buena
Vista, GA; daughter, Lisa Narron (Howard) of Dunedin, FL; brother, Kenneth
Blankenship of FL; grandsons,
Brandon Lewis, Drake Mailhot, Brandon Lashley and Josh Lashley; granddaughters, Christiana Blankenship and Molly Williams; and great granddaughter,
McKenzie Williams.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2012, Columbus, Muscogee Co., GA, Obituary
Published in
Columbus Ledger-Enquirer on September 27, 2012
Carolyn B. Mickle, 69, of Columbus, GA, died Wednesday, September
26, 2012 at her residence.
A graveside service will be held at 11:00 AM, Friday, September 28,
2012, in Parkhill Cemetery with Dr. Frank Parr officiating.
Mrs. Mickle was born February 13, 1943 in Laurinburg, NC, daughter
of Helen Abernathy Burdell and the late Eugene Burdell. She retired from AFLAC
after many years of service and was a member of Wynnton United Methodist
Church.
Survivor include her husband, George J. Mickle of Columbus, GA; her
mother, Helen Burdell; three daughters,
Mitzi Blankenship and her husband Keith of Columbus, GA, Alicia Mickle of
Columbus, GA, and Kristi Salzman of Columbus, GA; two grandchildren, Brian
Blankenship and Megan Thrower;
one brother, Larry Burdell and his wife, Patsy of Phenix City, AL.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2013, Columbus, Muscogee Co., GA, Obituary
Published in Columbus Ledger-Enquirer on
January 18, 2013
Brandon Lee "Lil B" Lewis, 28 of Columbus died Saturday,
January 12, 2013 in Palm Harbor, [Pinellas Co.] FL.
Funeral services will be held 2:00 P.M., Saturday, January 19, 2013
at North Highland Assembly of God Church with Rev. Jim and Darlene Swilley, Dr.
Dennis Lacy and Rev. Robert French officiating. A private Entombment will
follow in Parkhill Cemetery.
Brandon was born January 4, 1985 in Columbus, GA. He loved his dog
"Drago", his best friend, he said God sent
him at a time in his life when he needed him most. He loved sports especially
weight lifting. He had planned on getting certified to train in weight lifting.
He also loved Golf, he made a hole in one when he was 4 yrs old and was a
natural at it. He was an artist and will be missed by all.
Brandon was preceded in death by his grandfather Howard
Blankenship.
Survivors include his parents,
Lisa Blakenship Narron (Howard) of Dunedin, FL. and Lee Lewis
(Deb) of Conyers, GA., grandparents;
Betsy Blankenship & Bobbie Godwin of Columbus, GA,
Margaret Narron of Goldsboro, NC, and Frances Phillips of Calhoun, GA; Great
Grandmother Francis King of Columbus, Ga. brothers, Drake Mailhot, Matt Lewis
and Lucien Longlais (Suzy); sisters, Jenna Mailhot, Lauren and JoJo Lewis; uncles, Scotty Blankenship (Annette) Blair Spence and Todd Narron (Sharon); aunt Tara Lewis; cousins, Molly Williams (Chase) and
daughter Kenzie. Brandon Lashley (Tabitha), Josh Lashley, Christiana Blankenship, A. J. Taylor and Ashley Jones (Bobby);
and his best friend Tara Brown of Dunedin, FL. and Helen Rustin and the staff
of Westaff Services.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2013, Columbus, Muscogee Co., GA, Obituary
Published in Columbus Ledger-Enquirer on May
12, 2013
Mrs. Willie M. Sales Griffin of Columbus passed away Thursday, May
9, 2013 at the Columbus Regional Medical Center. Born in Marianna, Jackson
County, Florida, Mrs. Griffin was the daughter of the late Julius Blanche Baker
and Julia Robinson Baker.
She was a graduate of Clayton High School in Jackson County, and
obtained her nursing degree from the Booker T. Washington Nursing School. She
was a member of Wynnton Hill Baptist Church for over 60 years. She served as a
president of the Deaconess Board and with the choir. After retiring from
nursing, Mrs. Griffin, at the age of 72, published her first book,
"Vanessa's Footsteps". She was a celebrated Georgia Author and was also
a member of Operation PUSH.
She was preceded in death by her first husband, Reverend Joe Sales,
her second husband, Sergeant Amos L. Griffin; a granddaughter, Daa'Iya Salaam;
and seven siblings.
Surviving are: three sons, James Sails (Karen), Attorney Yusuf
Salaam (Kai) and Attorney Michael Sales (Adjoa); five daughters, Ruby Nell Sales, Rhonda Sue Brown (Sammie), Sholanda
Sales, Cheryl Blankenship and Nancy Talbot; a sister, Viola Monroe;
loving daughters in Christ, Ganell Champion, Mildred Copeland, Stephanie
Harris, Mildred Williams, Trudy Brown, Brenda Hicks and Juanita Sales Lee; a
host of nieces, nephews, cousins, caregivers, loving family members, other
relatives and friend.
The Homegoing Celebration for Mrs. Griffin will be held Wednesday
at 11:00 am at the Wynnton Hill Baptist Church with interment in Main Post
Cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2013, Columbus, Muscogee Co., GA, Obituary
Published in Columbus Ledger-Enquirer on
September 25, 2013
Renesmee Annalise Blankenship was carried into the arms of Jesus, Saturday, September 21, 2013. Renesmee
was born September 2, 2013 in Columbus, GA.
A graveside service is scheduled for Saturday, September 28, 2013
beginning at 2pm at Parkhill Cemetery.
She is preceded in death by her grandfather, Daniel Herring; a
great-grandmother, Vivian Greer and a great-great-grandmother Connie Wise.
She is survived by her mother
Andrea Blankenship; grana,
Connie Blankenship; uncle, Christopher " the Bear"
and aunt Margaret Penick; aunt Jennifer and uncle Michael Heath, and uncle
Richard Staiti; cousins Skyla, Madison and Christian Penick, and Michael,
Joseph and Gabriella Heath and Isabella McGough, James Staiti, and Teresa
Carter; maternal great-grandparents Harold and Dale Greer and paternal
great-grandparents Ira and Joy Herring; great-aunts Amber Herring, la Deana
Greer, great uncle, Troy Greer, and James Bailey.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Muscogee Co., SSDI, http://ssdi.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi
,
Blankenship, Earl 71, 11Jan1940 - 21Mar2011, Columbus, Muscogee, GA, AL-421-52-9684
Newton
2011, Covington, Newton Co., GA, Obituary
The Newton Citizen, (GA) - December 6, 2011
Mrs. Maylar L. Smith, 73 of Covington passed away December 3, 2011
at Atlanta Medical Center. Mrs.
Smith was born in Whiton, Alabama to the late Johnny L. and Lillian Berry Spear
She loved crocheting, reading, gardening and picking blue berries with her
husband and she loved animals.
She is survived by her husband Robert B. Smith of Covington, her
children Richard Rains of Acworth, Bobby Huckeba, Greenville, NC., Flora
Sparks, Covington, Robert O. Smith, Albertville, AL., David Smith, Covington,
Thomas R. Smith, Conyers, Marie Hammonds, Covington, Willie L. Smith, Conyers, Sarah Smith Blankenship, Oxford, Martha Hamrick, Homer, GA.,
Cynthia D. Macy, Homer, GA., John R. Smith, Covington, her niece Glenda and
Tommy Smith of Covington, several other nieces and nephews and many other
extended family members and her best canine friend, Blue.
Funeral services for Mrs. Smith will be held Tuesday December 6,
2011 at 2:00 PM in the chapel of Wheeler Funeral Home with Rev. Sidney Bailey
officiating. Interment will follow at Green Meadow Memorial Park in Conyers.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2012, Covington, Newton Co., GA, Obituary
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, (GA) - April 1, 2012
James James "Al" Whiten, age 55, of Covington, GA died
Friday, March 30, 2012. He was born in Bath, ME to James Harold and Shirlyn
Middlebrooks Whiten.
Mr. Whiten is survived by his spouse: Lisa White Whiten, Covington,
GA; mother: Shirlyn Middlebrooks Whiten, Stockbridge, GA; children: Lindsey
Elizabeth (fiance: Adam Trammel) Whiten, Griffin, GA and Dustin Harold
(fiancee: Natalie Langway) Whiten, Winston Salem, NC; sister: Jo Whiten (Bobby)
Pike, McDonough, GA; mother-in-law: Betty Blankenship , Covington, GA; nephew: Stephen Pike;
niece: Caitlyn Pike; and special four legged friends: Sophie and Jackson.
Memorial services will be held at 2:00 PM on Monday, April 2, 2012
at Cannon Cleveland Funeral Directors with Rev. Tyson Roache, officiating.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2014, Covington, Newton Co., GA, Obituary
http://www.wheelerfuneralhome.com/obituaries/Loshier-Blankenship/#!/Obituary
Loshier Y. Blankenship 82, of Covington, passed away Thursday, September 25, 2014 at
Abbey Hospice, [Social Circle, Walton Co., GA].
Mrs. Blankenship was born to the late Webb and Amy Yancey.
Mrs. Blankenship was a member of Julia A. Porter UMC for over 50
years and a member of the Harvesters Sunday School Class. She owned and
operated Loshier’s Beauty Shop and was a member of Porterdale Women’s Club.
Mrs. Blankenship is preceded in death by her husband L. G.
Blankenship in 1996 and her son Kim Blankenship in 1991.
She is survived by her daughter
and son-in-law Paige and Don Ritchey of Covington; sons and daughters-in-law Thad and
Judy Blankenship of
Monticello, Wade and Susan
Blankenship of Covington,
daughter-in-law Tracey Clark of Covington; grandchildren
Scheree Howard, Nedra Vincent, Richie
Blankenship, Brandi Peters, Justin Blankenship, Bhrett Blankenship,
Jordan Ritchey, Amy Azar, Cason Ritchey, Gray Ritchey, Kymberly Blankenship, Michael Blankenship;
14 great-grandchildren; and sisters and brother-in-law Wilma Pickett of Madison
and Jackie and Richard Edwards of Charleston, SC and several nieces and
nephews.
Funeral Services will be held Monday, September 29, 2014 at 2:00 pm
at Julia A. Porter UMC with Bro. Bill Norton, Pastor Tommy Ross, Bro. Doug
Doster and Rev. John Ozley officiating. Interment will follow immediately
following the service at Lawnwood Memorial Park.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
1940 Census, Porterdale, Newton Co., GA,
Yancey, Webb 37, M, GA, Head,
Yancey, Amy 30, F, GA, Wife,
Yancey, Wilma 11, F, GA, Dau,
Yancey, Loshier 08, F, GA, Dau,
Yancey, Jacquelin 00, F, GA, Dau,
https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/K7PQ-FLC
+2014, Oxford, Newton Co., GA, Obituary
http://www.wheelerfuneralhome.com/obituaries/Elmer-Blankenship-2/#!/Obituary
Elmer “Mo” Blankenship, Sr. 87, of Oxford, passed away on September
23, 2014 at Newton Medical Center, [Covington, Newton Co., GA]. He was born on May 29, 1927 to the late Mindy Smith Blankenship.
Mr. Blankenship was a member of the First Presbyterian Church of
Covington where he served as a deacon. He served in the US Navy during WWII and
was one of the founding members of the Newton County Touchdown Club. Mr.
Blankenship was a member of the Golden Fleece Masonic Lodge #6, a longtime
scout leader and scout master of Troup #211 of Oxford, GA. He loved watching
his great-grandson play baseball and was a great family man.
He is survived by his loving wife
of 63 years Maxine Blankenship of Oxford; sons and daughters-in-law Hoke and Connie Blankenship, Jr. of Social Circle; Tim
Blankenship of Social Circle; Trent Blankenship of Social Circle; grandchildren Shane
Blankenship; Crystal Blankenship and Bryan Blankenship; great-grandchildren Kobie Wright;
Jordan Reed; Savannah
Blankenship; and sister Dot Fincher
of Covington.
Funeral services will be held Friday, September 26, 2014 at 11:00
am at First Presbyterian Church of Covington with Rev. Billy Wade and Rev.
Louly Fowler Hay officiating. Mr. Blankenship will lie in state one hour prior
to the service. Interment will follow immediately after at Lawnwood Memorial
Park.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Oconee
2011, Bogart, Oconee Co., GA, Obituary
The Hays Daily News, (KS) - February 26, 2011
Phyllis Jean
Gerstner, 69, Bogart, Ga., died, Saturday, Feb. 26, 2011. She was born Jan. 18,
1942. in Pikeville Ky., to Richard and Mammie
Blankenship . She was a U.S.
Marine Corps veteran.
Survivors include her husband of 50 years, Edward C. Gerstner; a
son, Edward C. "Charlie" Gerstner III and wife, Dana S.; a daughter,
Mary "Cissy" Gerstner Seligman and husband, Jason; a sister, Nancy
Alice Craig; numerous nieces and nephews; and her dogs, Zoey and Jake.
Services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Lord and Stephens West.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2013, High Shoals, Oconee Co., GA, Obituary
Published in Athens Banner-Herald on March
19, 2013
Hallie Anita Eidam Cooper, 94, of High Shoals, GA passed away
peacefully surrounded by her loving family Saturday, March 16, 2013 at Athens
Regional Medical Center.
Born July 15, 1918, Mrs. Cooper was the daughter of the late Robert
E. Eidam and Hallie Kirk Eidam and was preceded in death by her husband of 56
years, Wade Coleman Cooper; daughter, Rebecca Anita Cooper Webb Sanders, and
sister, Elizabeth Eidam Hale.
She was a lifelong resident of Athens, GA and a member of First
Baptist Church of Athens. Mrs. Cooper enjoyed her flowers, singing, cooking,
and spending time with her family and pets.
Survivors include daughter, Judy Eidam Cooper Smith and her
husband, John B. (Jack) Smith, Jr of Pendleton, SC; son, Harry Wade Cooper and his wife,
Mary Ann Blankenship Cooper of Athens; sister, Barbara Kirk Eidam of
Athens; brother-in-law, George Ferrell Hale of Athens; eight grandchildren; ten
great-grandchildren, and two great-great-grandchildren.
Graveside services will be held 2PM Wednesday, March 20th at Oconee
Hill Cemetery with Dr. Jon Appleton officiating.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2012, Watkinsville, Oconee Co., GA, Obituary
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, (GA) - January 25, 2012
Coach Roger Lenwood Krick, Sr., of Oconee County, passed away on
Sunday, January 22, 2012. A native of Niagara Falls, New York he was the son of
the late Charles Marion and Lillian Lloyd Krick and was also preceded in death
by brothers Charles, Robert and Thomas Krick.
Coach Krick graduated from the University of South Carolina in 1956
with a degree in education, and Georgia Southern College in 1968 with a
Master's degree in science. He served in the United States Air Force and the
South Carolina Air National Guard, and was employed with the Oconee County High
School from 1982-1997. While at OCHS he coached JV Football, Girls Varsity
Basketball, Soccer and was the Drivers Education
Instructor. Coach Krick had served as President of the Optimist Club of Oconee
County, was a member of the Toastmasters of Monroe, the Sigma Phi Epsilon
Fraternity and was a member of the Baptist faith.
Survivors include his wife Barbara Krick, daughter Colleen
Blankenship, sons Roger Krick,
Jr. and Curtis Krick, grandchildren Reeves Blankenship, Roger Krick III, Rebecca Blankenship, Emily Blankenship
and Stephen Krick.
Memorial services will be Saturday, January 28, 2pm at Bernstein
Funeral Home with a reception to follow at 3:30 pm at Highland Hills Retirement
Center.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Paulding
2012, Hiram, Paulding Co., GA, Funeral
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, (GA) - January 11, 2012 [Wednesday]
Ruth Blankenship Howell, 76, of Hiram died Monday [09Jan2012].
Funeral, 1 p.m. Thursday, White Columns
Chapel, Mableton.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Paulding Co., SSDI, http://ssdi.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi
,
Blankenship, Myra
E. 89, 29Jul1921 - 12Apr2011, Dallas,
Paulding, GA, CA-546-28-4680
Peach
+2012, Byron, Peach Co., GA, Obituary
Published in The Telegraph on August 24, 2012
Byron resident Lucien "Luke" Tunison, born August 14,
1923, one of the soldiers liberating Nordhausen, a concentration camp in World War
II, received his heavenly reward on August 22, 2012.
Tunison became a member of the Army at age 16, eventually joining
the 3rd Armored Division. He became a part of history as he fought in the D-Day
Invasion at Normandy, the Battle of the Bulge, the First Division marching into
Germany, and the Liberation of Nordhausen, a rocket plant and concentration
camp. Despite the horrors of war,
bitterness did not enter his young heart. He was given a molasses birthday cake
by German residents grateful for the Americans' presence. Knowing children in
the area were starving, Tunison gave the cake to hungry German children who
begged for food. His faith in God could not allow him to see an enemy in the
face of a child.
Even when he became a civilian, serving as an auctioneer, a
mechanic at Armstrong, and in other work, the military never left his heart. He
started the Memorial Day Remembrance in Byron, Georgia,
an event held annually that honors veterans living, dead and missing.
Lucien Tunison is survived by his wife of 66 years, Verla Tunison;
3 daughters, Lynda Dawson (Gary), Ginny Blankenship (Charlie), Judy Gay
(Terrell); 8 grandchildren, numerous great grandchildren, and various other
family members.
Services will be Saturday, August 25,2012
at 2:00pm at First United Methodist Church of Warner Robins. Rev. Jimmy Asbell
and Rev. Jason Blankenship will officiate.
Lucien Tunison was proud of his 32nd degree level membership as part of the
Tyrian Masonic Lodge.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2010, Fort Valley, Peach
Co., GA, Obituary
Published in The Telegraph on
July 8, 2010,
Rosa Mae Blankenship McLeod, 90, entered into rest on Tuesday, July 6, 2010. -Mrs. McLeod was
born on September 21, 1919, in Milan, Georgia, and has lived in the middle Georgia
area for the past seventy years. A devoted homemaker, she was a member of The
Upper Room Fellowship, and enjoyed sewing and quilting.
Her husband of seventy-three years, James H. "Mac"
McLeod; parents, Willie and
Lola McLeod Blankenship; and two grandchildren, all preceded her in death.
Her memory will forever be treasured by her daughters, Rosielene
McLendon (Don), Naples, Florida; Maggie Byrd (Rex), Macon; Mary Jane West
(Frank), Fairburn, and Deannie Jones (Don), Alpharetta; sons, James McLeod (Joyce),
and Sidney McLeod (Sheila), all of Fort Valley; thirteen grandchildren, fifteen
great-grandchildren, and four great-great grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held at 11A.M. on Saturday, July 10, 2010
in the chapel of McCullough Funeral Home, Brother Sidney McLeod officiating.
Entombment will follow in Perry Memorial Gardens.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2011, Fort Valley, Peach Co., GA, Obituary
http://www.pasleyfletcher.com/
Pam Blankenship Satterfield, February 27th, 1955 - April 6th, 2011. Mrs. Pam
Blankenship Satterfield, age
56, of 2 Cool Spring Road, Ft. Valley, and formerly of Thomaston, died
Wednesday Night in Upson Regional
Medical Center. Graveside Funeral Services were held Friday Morning, April 8th,
at 11 o'clock in Upson Memorial Gardens. Rev. Michael Jarrell officiated, with
Pasley-Fletcher Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
Mrs. Satterfield was a native of Spalding County and had lived in
Upson County most of her life. She was a Registered Nurse and was assistant
director of nursing at Golden Living Center. She was a member of Hightower
Silvertown United Methodist Church. Mrs. Satterfield had formerly been employed
at Upson Regional Medical Center, Thomaston OB/GYN, and was on the faculty at
Flint Technical College.
Mrs. Satterfield is survived by: Her Husband - Mr. Tom Satterfield,
of Fort Valley; 1 son - Mr. Shane (Dawn) Adams, of Thomaston; Her Mother - Mrs.
Nell Adams, of Thomston; 1 Step-Brother - Mr. Gary (Stacy) Adams, of Thomaston
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2011, Fort Valley, Peach Co., GA, Obituary
The Macon Telegraph, (GA) - April 19, 2011
James Mathis McLeod, 68, passed away on Saturday April 16, 2011.
Funeral services will be held at 3P.M., Wednesday in the chapel of Heritage
Memorial Funeral Home with burial in Perry Memorial Gardens.
Mr. McLeod was born in Macon, GA. He was the son of the late James
H. McLeod and Rosa (Blankenship)
McLeod. He was a former co-owner of McLeod Motor Company and had a nickname of
"Cloud Nine". He was a member at Mabel White Baptist Church in Macon
and a former chairman of deacons at Sandy Valley Baptist Church in Warner
Robins. Mr. McLeod graduated from Willingham High School in Macon, class of
1960. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend to all.
Survivors include his wife Mary Joyce McLeod of Ft. Valley,
children James Lawton (Cheryl) McLeod, Debra Joyce Wilson, James Daniel
(Shirley) McLeod all of Byron, grandchildren Kristin (Tim) Foran, Bryan
(Michelle) Centerfitt, Jennifer McLeod, Andy Ceneterfitt, James Kyle McLeod,
siblings Rosielene (Don) McLendon of Naples, FL, Maggie (Rex) Byrd of Macon,
Mary Jane (Frank) West of Fairburn, Caroldene (Donnie) Jones of Alpharetta and
Sidney (Sheila) McLeod of Ft. Valley and 5 great grandchildren.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2013, Fort Valley, Peach Co.,
GA, Obituary
Published in The Telegraph on July 19, 2013
SSGT Tom Satterfield, US Army (Ret), May 3, 1956 - July 16, 2013
Tom Satterfield, 57, Fort Valley, GA, entered into rest on Tuesday,
July 16, 2013. Tom was born on May 3, 1956 in Fairmont, West Virginia.
With pride and honor, he served his country in the United States
Army retiring with the rank of Staff Sergeant and taught at Flint River
Technical College. Tom was a much-loved member of the VFW and American Legion
and loved music.
His wife, Pam Blankenship Satterfield; and parents, Thomas O. and Rose Marie
Shuman Satterfield, preceded him in death.
His memory will forever be treasured by his children, Jason
Satterfield of Fairmont, West Virginia, Christopher Satterfield of Pittsburgh,
Pennsylvania and Brittany Satterfield of Nashville, Tennessee; granddaughter,
Marlei Satterfield; siblings, Rose Kay Carpenter (Terry) of Fairmont, West
Virginia, Sam Satterfield of Warner Robins, Georgia and Michelle Leroy of
Bridgeport, West Virginia; and many loving aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. on Sunday, July 21, 2013
in the chapel of McCullough Funeral Home. A private burial will follow at a
later date in Andersonville National Cemetery with full military honors.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Pickens
2014, Jasper, Pickens Co., GA, Obituary
http://www.meaningfulfunerals.net/fh/obituaries/obituary.cfm?o_id=2858406&fh_id=14074
Mrs. Janis Blankenship, age 66 [1948] of Jasper and a member of Mount Zion
Baptist Church, passed away at Atlanta Piedmont Hospital on Tuesday December 9,
2014.
She is survived by her husband;
Richard Blankenship of Jasper, sons & daughters-in-law; Tony & Rachel Blankenship of Ellijay, Herbert & Trish Blankenship of Fresno, Calif., brothers;
Gary Blankenship of Iaeger, W. Virginia, David Blankenship of Iaeger, W. Virginia, Michael Blankenship of Jamestown, N. Carolina, sisters; Peggy
Lahmann of Madison, Wissconsin, Iravanda Maynard of
Turkey Creek, Kentucky, grandchildren;
Stacy Sales, Richard
Blankenship, Olivia Blankenship and 1 great-grandchild; Tenlee Sales.
Mrs. Blankenship was preceded in death by her brother; Perry
Blankenship.
Funeral services are scheduled for 11am on Saturday at Mount Zion
Baptist Church with Rev. Ben Mock officiating. The interment will take place on
Monday December 15th at 10am at Georgia National Cemetery located in Canton.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Janice L. Blankenship – b.15Oct1948 -
Jasper, GA; https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:K18X-2YX
Relatives: Herbert Blankenship, Richard L.
Blankenship, Tony Lee Blankenship.
SSDI: Blankenship,
Perry L., 54, 03Mar1951 - 18Sep2005, Panther, McDowell, WV, WV-234-78-4141
Perry Lindon Blankenship – b.03Mar1951 –
Keystone, WV; https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:KY4T-RX8
Pierce
2012, Blackshear, Pierce Co., GA, Funeral
The Florida Times-Union , Web Edition Articles (Jacksonville, FL) -
March 14, 2012
Ryan Allen Blankenship; A Blackshear man who led police on a high-speed chase Monday down
U.S. 1 in a stolen Mustang before taking his own life suffered from depression
and wanted to take a last ride in a car he loved, his distraught mother said
Wednesday. "My son was not a car thief. He was fighting depression,''
Wanda Scoville said during a telephone interview. "He just wanted to take
his last ride in that car."
Ryan Allen Blankenship pointed a pistol at a salesman at Robbie Roberson Ford in Waycross
and then drove a 2012 Mustang Boss 302 through the showroom's open double
doors. He sped south into Folkston at more than 130 mph before the car ran out
of gas about 5:40 p.m. Blankenship
ran from the car and hid in a ditch beside a railroad track for a few minutes
before shooting himself, investigators said.
Blankenship had just turned 21 Friday and had been in
the Marines until he received a general discharge about a year ago after
refusing to deploy to Afghanistan, she said. Her son idolized the Marines and
had joined while still in Pierce County High School under a delayed enlistment
program, Scoville said. But once he had gone through his training, Blankenship told his family "he didn't know if he could shoot and
kill somebody," she said.
After his discharge, Blankenship said
some of the Marines he knew had died in Afghanistan and that "hurt him
because he wasn't with them,'' Scoville said. "He
was fighting this. He was so down on himself,'' she said. Scoville said she and
Blankenship 's two older sisters all tried to persuade him to get
counseling, and at times he would agree then back out. Scoville said they
wanted to take him out for his birthday Friday but he turned down their offer.
Then Monday he took a 9mm pistol from the home of his sister and
brother-in-law, with whom he was living, and rode his motorcycle to the Ford
dealership, Scoville said. Charlton County Sheriff Dobie Conner said it was a
tough day for all the officers involved especially when they saw how young he
was. "When I first saw him, I would have sworn he wasn't more than 14 or
15 years old,'' Conner said. He said there was also nothing else the officers
could have done, whom he praised for "not crowding him, not forcing him to
do anything." As he has pondered how it could have turned out differently,
Conner said he comes back to one chilling thought. "I've thought a whole
lot about what might have happened if that car hadn't run out of gas. He could
have had an awful wreck and killed a lot of other people,'' Conner said.
Services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at the Pearson-Dial
chapel, with burial to follow at Enon Cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2012, Blackshear, Pierce Co., GA, Obituary
http://www.theblacksheartimes.com/articles/2012/03/17/obituaries/doc4f5fe8d8696bd037587829.txt
Ryan Allen Blankenship, 21, of Blackshear, passed away Monday afternoon, March 12, 2012.
A native of Brunswick, he was born on March 9, 1991 and had lived most of his
life in Pierce County.
He was a 2009 graduate of Pierce County High School and had served
two years in the United States Marine Corps. He was an avid fisherman and
outdoorsman, liked fast cars and racing, and loved to ride his motorcycle. He
loved his family and was loved by everyone who knew him.
Survivors include his mother, Wanda Scoville, Waycross; his father, Brian Blankenship, Raleigh, NC; two sisters,
Cindy Renee Webster and Angela Dawn Tomlinson (husband Wallace Tomlinson III), all of Blackshear;
nieces and nephews, Amiya Tomlinson, Taylor Tomlinson and Cobin Lawrence; an
aunt, Marie Stonebraker, Blackshear; an uncle, Robert Goodwin, Patterson;
cousins, Marissa Howard, Blackshear and Chris Williams, Altamonte and several
other relatives and friends.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, March 17, from
the chapel of Pearson-Dial Funeral Home. Interment will follow in the Enon
Cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2013, Blackshear, Pierce Co., GA, Obituary
Waycross Journal Herald (GA) - July 23, 2013
Brenda Setser Saylor, 65, of Blackshear, died Monday afternoon
(July 22, 2013) at her residence following an extended illness. She was born in
London, Ky. March 25, 1948 to the late Arlan and Mattie Blankenship Setser. She lived in Tampa, Fla., for 20 years before moving to
Blackshear in 1986. She was a faithful wife and mother and attended Liberty
Lighthouse in Screven.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a sister,
Merle Setser, and a brother, Glynn Setser.
She is survived by her husband of 46 years, Ronnie Saylor, of
Blackshear; two sons, Steven Saylor (wife Stacie), of Hamilton, and Shane
Saylor, of Blackshear; nine grandchildren, Blake and Dylan Saylor, of Hamilton,
Brooke Saylor, of Manchester, Brittany Saylor and Holly Pittman, both of
Waycross, Christine, Hunter and Cheyenne Saylor, all of Pine Mountain; three
great-grandchildren, Connor Godwin, of Manchester, Haylee Saylor, of Phenix
City, Ala., and Seslee Saylor, of Pennsylvania; three sisters, Edith Carroll
(husband Elmo), of London, Ky., and Rose Setser and Norma Jean Duncan (husband
Huey), both of Corbin, Ky.; several nieces, nephews and other relatives.
A funeral will take place Wednesday afternoon at 1 o'clock at Word
of Life Worship Church of God of Prophecy. A graveside service will take place
Friday afternoon at 1 o'clock at Dunn Cemetery in London, Ky.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2013, Offerman, Pierce Co., GA, Obituary
Waycross Journal Herald (GA) - November 15, 2013
Lester L. Ferrell, 89, of Offerman, died early Thursday morning
(Nov. 14, 2013) at his residence following an extended illness. Born April 21,
1924, in Jasper, Ala., he was the son of the late Barto Myles and Sarah Callie
Chambers Ferrell. He lived most of his life in Florida before moving to
Offerman nine years ago. He was a retired carpenter and a member of Patterson
Assembly of God.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by four
sisters, Leida Gibson, Lulene Tyler, Kathern Harper and Myrtae George Ferrell,
and four brothers, his twin, Chester Ferrell, John M. Ferrell, Jesse Ferrell
and Robert Ferrell.
He is survived by his daughter, Charlotte Gail Ammons (husband
Deryl), of Offerman; his granddaughter,
Regina Gail Blankenship, of Offerman; two great-grandchildren, Chyan Blankenship
and Quinton Blankenship, both of Offerman; one sister, Betty Levy
(husband Buddy), of Morriston, Fla.; one brother, Thester "Buddy"
Ferrell, of Paisley, Fla.; and several nieces, nephews and other relatives.
A funeral will take place Saturday morning at 11 o'clock in the
chapel of Hart Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Offerman Cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Pickens
2010, Jasper, Pickens Co., GA, Death
The Atlanta
Journal-Constitution , January 30, 2010,
Lola McClure Blankenship, 94, of Jasper died Friday. Funeral, 2 p.m.
Sunday, Sosebee Funeral Home.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2011, Jasper, Pickens Co., GA, Funeral
Published in The Atlanta Journal-Constitution on
August 31, 2011 [Wednesday]
http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/atlanta/obituary.aspx?n=cheryl-jane-blankinship&pid=153381847
Cheryl Jane Blankinship, 55, of Jasper died Sunday [28Aug2001]. A private service will be held. South Care Cremation Society and Memorial Centers, Marietta.
2011, Jasper, Pickens Co., GA, Obituary
https://www.southcarecremation.com/obituaries/obituary.php?id=2091
Cheryl Jane Blankinship, went home on Sunday, August 29th.
She was preceeded by her parents Effie Bunch Coester, father George
Coester and brother Joseph.
She left behind a thousand shining lights in the hearts of those
she helped through hard times.
1/3/1956 - 8/28/2011
(date of death differs???)
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2011, Jasper, Pickens Co., GA, Memorial
Pickens County Progress (GA) - September 1, 2011
A shining light is dimmed Cheryl Blankinship
dies By Dan Huth, Progress contributor A bright light
that brought hope and help to Pickens' underprivileged was dimmed Sunday when Cheryl Blankinship died at Atlanta's Piedmont Hospital. Cheryl had
steadfastly refused to give in to multiple health problems throughout her life,
until she was no longer able to continue the fight and died peacefully in the
55th year of a life spent serving others. When the homeless had nowhere to
turn, Cheryl's photographic memory spun through all the
resources available in North Georgia, and she swung into action.
When a nearly blind widow faced the loss of heat in the midst of a
cold spell, Cheryl knew just who to call -at home--during a
weekend -to keep the lady safe and comfortable. It wasn't uncommon for Cheryl to ferry a suddenly homeless family to a motel where she paid for
their room out of her own pocket -even though it often meant she might have to
do without.
Cheryl was preceded
in death and George G. Coester; as well as a brother, Joe. Her mother's people were Pickens
pioneers, with the Bunch name still common in the Hinton/Ludville area, and a
road named after them. Born in Marietta, she was a proud graduate of Auburn
University. She recently satisfied a lifelong dream of living in Scotland when
she moved to Edinburgh. "I can smell the sea and watch the swans. People
are so friendly. And they take their dogs everywhere," she wrote to a
friend. "Could it be any more perfect?" In Jasper, Cheryl founded the Community Resource Center, where she served as
director. She designed a program that helped those without education to earn
their GED diploma. She counseled her clients on interview skills, and taught
them how to fill out a resume.' In 2009 she was recognized by the North Georgia
Employer Committee for her "continued support and commitment to
individuals with disabilities." When the U.S. Department of Commerce could
not identify enough qualified Pickens Countians to hire as census-takers,
Cheryl offered the Resource Center's facilities to help train and test them. As
a result, many unemployed Pickens County citizens were hired to fill the
lucrative positions. She had a heart for the downtrodden and worked tirelessly
around the clock to help them. She saw the Catholic charity St. Vincent de Paul
as ideally situated for this purpose, and contributed time, funds, even donated
an automobile to help the needy. "Not only was Cheryl an active supporter and volunteer, but she helped us immeasurably
in streamlining our processes so we could help more of the needy -and do it
more efficiently," explained past President Jack Marcacci. "President
Mike Martin and I are going to miss her terribly, and so will the
community." A passionate animal-lover, Cheryl never saw an
abandoned animal she wouldn't adopt or help. Among the organized charities
where she worked were the Jasper Women's Shelter, the Homeless Shelter, Pickens
Animal Rescue and Good Samaritan Health Center. CARES Executive Director Larry
Starr remembers "Cheryl was one of the first to volunteer when we opened
our doors." She was a fixture at the Community Thrift Store, according to
Thrift Store founder Don Russell. "Cheryl was a living
example of what's good about Pickens giving help where help is needed," he
remarked. "We lost a big part of the heart of Pickens county
when we lost Cheryl." Donations may be given to St.
Vincent de Paul. Typical of her desire not to draw attention to herself, Cheryl Blankinship requested that there be no memorial
service. But there will be hundreds of quiet, personal tributes burning in the
hearts of those this bright light has touched.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2011, Jasper, Pickens Co., GA, Obituary
http://pickens.fetchyournews.com/archives/1045-Okey-Blankenship-Obituary.html
Mr. Okey Blankenship,
age 73 of Jasper, passed away on Monday evening, October 17, 2011 at Piedmont
Hospital in Atlanta.
Funeral Services were held at 10AM on Thursday, October 20, 2011 at
the Chapel of Cagle Funeral Home with Reverend Ben Mock officiating. Interment
followed at 12PM at Georgia National Cemetery in Cherokee County with Local
Chapter #47 DAV in charge of Military Graveside Rites. Serving as Pallbearers were: Earl and Nicholas
Windsor, Nicholas Chapman and Eddie, Bud and Tony Blankenship.
Survivors include his Sons:
Bruce Blankenship of Xenia, OH and David Blankenship of Auburndale, FL; Daughters: Wadielee Vance of Wichita, KS and Donna McLemore of Auburndale, FL; 13 Grandchildren; 2
Great-Grandchildren; Sisters: Betty Davis of Elgin, IL and Tammy Colman of
Panther, WV; Brothers: Herbert and Richard
Blankenship, both of Jasper
and William (Bud) Blankenship of Ball Ground.
Mr. Blankenship was
preceded in death by his Wife: Patsy Blankenship, who passed away on September 24, 2011,
his Parents: Mrs. Wadie (Justice) Blankenship and Mr. Mose Blankenship
and Brothers: Dencil, Eddie, Larry, Jackie and Freddie
Blankenship.
Mr. Blankenship had an extensive military career including tours in
Korea, Vietnam and Indochina. He was awarded several ribbons and medals,
including two Purple Hearts, two Bronze Stars and the Distinguished Service
Award.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Polk
+2011, Cedartown, Polk Co., GA, Obituary
http://www.liteseyfh.com/obituary/1296680
Mrs. Pansy Jean Blankenship, age 67, of
Cedartown GA, passed away on Thursday, October 27, 2011. She was born on
February 15, 1944 in Polk County, Ga.
She was a member of Freedom Baptist
Church, but had attended Friendly Baptist Church for several years.
Mrs. Blankenhip was preceded in death by
her mother; Rosa Lorrens, brothers; Johnny Womack, Frankie Womack, Billy
Lorrens and a son in law; Rev. Johnny Maddox.
Pansy Blankenship is survived by her
loving husband of fifty-one years; Paul Blankenship, her daughters and sons in
law; Paulette Beck & David, Tammy Maddox-Hall & Michael, her daughters;
Nanette Combs and Emily Smith, her sisters; Helen Davis and Judy Fincher, her
brother; Yogi Lorrens, her grandchildren; Tommy Brown, Madison Combs, Sheree
Beck and Jamie Beck, her great grandchildren; Noah Smith, Jayden Smith, Thomas
Vines, Lexie Rhinehart, Christopher Keane, Caleb Keane and her special
caregiver; Kim Fonseca. Nieces and nephews also survive.
Funeral services will be conducted at
2:00 pm, on Sunday, October 30, 2011, from the Chapel of the Lester C. Litesey
Funeral Home with Rev. R.B. Hulsey and Rev. Randy Vines officiating. Interment
will follow in the Antioch Cemetery.The following Gentlemen will serve as
Pallbearers: Moses Wilson, Robert Vines, Ricky Hulsey, Lonnie Nale, Dennis Foor
and Tracy Jarrett. Honorary Pallbearers are: Thomas Cole, Verdell Hulsey, W.J.
Cole, Kenneth Millican, Rodney Blankenship and Barry Millican.
*2011, Cedartown, Polk Co., GA, Obituary
http://www.liteseyfh.com/obituary/1332032
Mrs. Mavis Mabelene Frasier Blankenship, age 86, of
Cedartown, GA, passed away Tuesday, December 6, 2011. She was born November 16,
1925 in DeKalb County, Alabama and resided in Cedartown for most of her life.
Mrs. Blankenship was a member of the Lake
Creek Baptist Church and had devoted her life to working with children at
Murphy Harpst Children's Home, of Cedartown, Bonny Oaks Children Home, of
Chattanooga and Epworth Village in New York, Nebraska.
Mrs. Blankenship was preceded in death by
her husband; Charlie
Blankenship, her parents; William Barlett Frasier and Emma Fricks
Frasier.
Surviving are her son and daughter in
law; Del & Evelyn Myers, her brothers; Winfred Frasier and Bill & Sonya
Frasier, and a number of nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be conducted at
1:00 pm, on Thursday, December 8, 2011, from the Chapel of the Lester C.
Litesey Funeral Home with Rev. Ray Hopkins officiating. Interment will follow
in the North View Cemetery.
Might be a 2nd
wife for Charles Vann Blankenship, JIM
+2012, Cedartown, Polk Co., GA, Funeral
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, (GA) - January 24, 2012
Charles William Blankenship, 88, of Cedartown died Saturday.
Funeral, 1 p.m. today, Olin L. Gammage
& Sons Funeral Home.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2012, Cedartown, Polk Co., GA, Obituary
http://www.gammagefh.com/fh/obituaries/obituary.cfm?o_id=1375217&fh_id=10605
Charles William Blankenship, age 88 of 832 College Dr. Cedartown, Georgia, passed away on
January 21, 2012. Mr.
Blankenship was born on August
15, 1923, the son of the late Robert
Austin Blankenship, Sr. and Lelia Pruitt Blankenship.
Mr. Blankenship retired
from Atlanta Gas light Company in 1986 after 39 years and 6 months employment.
He was the Regional Manager for Atlanta Gas Light Company in the Cedartown
Rockmart Polk County area at his time of retirement.
Mr. Blankenship was
preceded in death by his former wife,
Earleen Coheley Blankenship; a twin
brother, George Wesley
Blankenship; brothers, Albert Sidney Blankenship, Sr. and Robert Austin Blankenship, Jr.; two sisters, Frances Blankenship Smith and Sybil Blankenship Youngblood. He is also preceded in death by a step-son, William Brian
Watford.
Mr. Blankenship was
a member of the First Baptist Church of Cedartown and previously served as a
deacon at Riverside Baptist Church in Rome and the First Baptist Church of
Rockmart. He was a veteran of World War II serving with the U.S. Army, 20th
Engineer Combat Battalion. He served overseas in Africa, Sicily, Great Britain,
France, Germany, Belgium, Luxembourg Austria, and Czechoslovakia. He served in
two amphibious landings and was in Sicily on June 13, 1943, in France at Omaha
Beach on D-Day June 6, 1944, and fought in the Battle of the Bulge in Germany
in 1944.
Mr. Blankenship is
survived by his wife, Genevieve Phillips Blankenship; and a sister, Doris
Blankenship Herrington of Portal, Georgia. Also surviving are 2 stepsons, Robert
Askew Watford and John Phillips Watford and wife Donna of Cedartown. Four
Grandchildren and several nieces and nephews also survive.
The funeral service will be conducted on Tuesday January 24, 2012
at 1:00 in the afternoon in the chapel of Olin L. Gammage & Sons Funeral
Home with Dr. David Taylor, Rev. Wayne Benefield, and Mr. Albert Sidney Blankenship, Jr.
officiating. Interment will follow in
Eastview Cemetery in Rome, Georgia at 2:30 p.m. with Full Military rites
conducted by the Brown & Wright American Legion Post 12 Honor Guard of
Rockmart, Georgia. John Phillips Watford, Robert Askew Watford, Sean Michael
Watford, Albert Sidney
Blankenship, Jr., K. Stanley
Walker, and Russell Pruitt Harrington will serve as pallbearers.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2012, Cedartown, Polk Co., GA, Obituary
http://www.perryfuneral.net/fh/obituaries/obituary.cfm?o_id=1545238&fh_id=12084
Elaine Bertie Nell Stallings Blankenship (November 2, 1933 - July 27, 2012), age 78
of Cedartown, GA formerly of Rome, GA, passed away Friday July 27th at Cedar
Hill Assisted Living.
Funeral services will be 3:PM Sunday at
Perry Funeral Home Chapel, with Rev. Herbert Reed officiating; burial will
follow in Noah Cemetery. Pallbearers
include Daniel Blankenship, James Blankenship, Caleb Blankenship, Rickey Stallings, Rodney Stallings and
Chad Stallings.
Survivors include her sons,
Jeffrey L. (Kathy) Blankenship of Rome, GA, Terry D. (Trina) Blankenship of Navarre, FL and David T. (Tammy) Blankenship of Cedartown, GA; brother, Billy L.
(Joyce) Stallings of Centre, AL; grandchildren,
Brandy, Stephanie, Nicole and Kimber
Blankenship all of Rome, GA, Daniel (DeAnna) Blankenship of
Blackshear, GA, Laura
Blankenship of Ashville, NC, Taylor and Haley Blankenship of Navarre, FL and Holly Gosdin of
Rockmart, GA; 6 great grandchildren; several nieces & nephews.
Mrs. Blankenship
was a native of Cherokee County, the daughter of the late Elwin Columbus and
Mary Lou Hunter Stallings and was a member of Noah Baptist Church.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2014, Cedartown, Polk Co., GA, Obituary
http://www.gammagefh.com/fh/obituaries/obituary.cfm?o_id=2487250&fh_id=10605
Ms. Catherine Blankenship Robinson, age 87, of Cedartown, passed away on Saturday, April 19,
2014. She was born on July 9, 1926 in Polk County, Georgia to the late Van Blankenship and Velma Marbut Blankenship.
Ms. Robinson is survived by her sons, William J. “W.J.” Cole (Patty), Richard L. Robinson (Ruth), Ronnie D. Robinson
(Donna), Danny R. Robinson (Debbie), and R. Dale Robinson; eleven grandchildren,
thirty three great grandchildren, and 1 great great grandchild.
Ms. Robinson is preceded in death by her parents; 1st husband,
William “Bill” Jessie Cole; 2nd husband, Rev. J. C. Robinson; granddaughter,
Jessica Robinson; grandson, Daniel Martin; great granddaughter, Karlie
Robinson; daughter-in-law, Teresa Robinson; sister, Frances
Blankenship; and brothers, C.V. Blankenship, Bill Blankenship, Dewey
Blankenship, Bruce Blankenship, Bobby Blankenship.
The funeral service for Ms. Robinson will be conducted on Tuesday,
April 22, 2014 at eleven o’clock in the morning at Southside Baptist Church
with Rev. Joel A. Smith and Dr. James Guy officiating. Interment in Northview
Cemetery will follow with Rev. Billy Vines officiating at the graveside. Richie
Robinson, Jason Robinson, Johnny Robinson, Anthony Robinson, Levi Robinson, and
Barry Dowda will serve as pallbearers. Honorary Pallbearers will be Cody
Billings and Anthony Ray Robinson.
Flowers will be accepted, however; donations
can also be made to Southside Homebound Ministries.
The Olin L. Gammage and Sons Funeral Home is handling the arrangements for Ms. Catherine Blankenship
Robinson.
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+2014, Rockmart, Polk Co., GA, Obituary
http://www.alvismillerfuneralhome.com/obituaries/obituary-listings?obId=370981#/obituaryInfo
Mr. Randy K. Blankenship, age 62, of Rockmart, GA passed away Monday, December 22, 2014 at
his residence following several months of illness. Randy was born in Cedartown,
GA on May 1, 1952 a son of Bruce Blankenship and Lena Robinson Blankenship.
He moved to Rockmart in 2013 from Rome where he had made his home
for the past twenty years. Randy was a member of the Live Oak Baptist Church of
Cave Spring, GA. Prior to ill health he had worked for Three Rivers Security.
In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by a brother, Dan Blankenship.
Survivors include his wife,
Jane Blankenship of Rockmart to whom he was married on June
8, 1975; three sons: Jonathan Blankenship, Rockmart, Van Blankenship, Bremen and Kenneth
Blankenship, Buchanan; six
grandchildren; three great grandchildren; one brother, Robert
Blankenship; three sisters: Gloria Blankenship, Rome, Nancy Fricks, Cave Spring and Brenda Mount, Lindale; a number of nieces and nephews also survive.
Graveside funeral and interment services will be held Friday,
December 26, 2014 at 2:30 p.m. in the New Prospect Baptist Church Cemetery with
the Rev. Dr. Larry Davis officiating. Pallbearers will include: Derrick Buck,
Corey Almon, Adam Fricks and Mike Fricks.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Putnam
2013, Eatonton, Putnam Co., GA, Obituary
The Daily Progress, (Charlottesville, VA) - June 28, 2013
Mr. Harry T. Marshall III, 66, of Eatonton, passed away Tuesday,
June 25, 2013.
Memorial services will be conducted 11 a.m. Saturday, July 6, 2013,
at River of Life Church, Eatonton, Georgia. Graveside services will be held 2
p.m. Sunday, November 10, 2013, the Marine Corps Birthday, at Grace Episcopal
Church Cemetery in Bremo Bluff, Virginia.
Harry Marshall was an American Patriot. He was loved and will be
missed. A personification of "American by Birth,
Southern by the Grace of God." Harry was related to Supreme Court
Chief Justice John Marshall and Gen. George Marshall of World War II fame.
Harry was the great-grandson of Civil War Colonel Charles Marshall who was at
the surrender at Appomattox and who drafted Lee's Farewell Order. Of course
most of us know that as a Marine, Harry was wounded in Vietnam where he was in
the minority in his company in that he was one of the few who could still walk
out after a particularly fierce battle. Harry was thankful for his lineage. He
clearly understood what it meant to be an American and understood the
sacrifices required for us to keep that privilege. Harry, you can now execute
the common to "Stack Arms." In as much as you have served the Lord,
your nation, your family and have been an example to all of us of what a true
gentleman is, your mission is now complete. Go rest.
SEMPER FI.
He is survived by his wife, Irma Marshall; daughter, Mindy
Blankenship, both of Eatonton;
son, Daniel S. Marshall of Alaska; mother, Jean MacKellar Marshall of
Charlotesville, Virginia; sister, Jeanie (Richard) Hofheimer of Richmond,
Virginia; brother, William (Kathi) Marshall of Charlotteville, Virginia; and
three grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his father, Harry T. Marshall Jr.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Randolph
2011, Cuthbert, Randolph Co., GA, Obituary
The Union-Recorder, (Milledgeville, GA) - November 22, 2011
Annie Mae Bearden Weil of Cuthbert passed away at the Joe-Anne
Bergin Nursing Home in Cuthbert, Nov. 20, 2011. Annie Mae was born in Webster
County, Georgia in 1926, and lived most of her life in Preston. Annie Mae was a
wonderful sister, wife, mother and grandmother.
She was married to the late Grover C. Bearden of Preston and was
active in community life and was a member of Preston Baptist Church until her
death. Annie Mae was known by all to be a person full of life and a person that
loved her family and community. Children and grandchildren especially loved her
cooking and her making the house feel like a home. In later years she was
married to the late Sam D. Weil and resided in Cuthbert.
Annie Mae is survived by a daughter, Barbara S. Thigpen; a son,
Scott Bearden; two sisters, Betty Sue Dominick and Melrose Grindle; and a brother, Aaron Blankenship.
She was preceded in death by a daughter, Donna C. Bearden. Annie
Mae has three loving grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren and two
great-grea-grandchildren, all who lovingly referred to her as "Big
Mamma."
A memorial service will be held at the First Baptist Church of
Preston Dec. 3, 2011 at 1 p.m. A private burial service will be held at a later
date.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Richmond
2011, Augusta, Richmond
Co., GA, Obituary
The Augusta Chronicle, (GA) - May 19, 2011
Mrs. Billie Jean (Stanley) Jim nez, age 60, went to join God's
family in Heaven on May 17, 2011 at Trinity Hospital after an 18 month battle
with cancer. Billie was born on March 11, 1951 in Augusta, GA to the late
Walter G. Stanley, Jr. and the late Sarah Elizabeth (Daniel) Stanley. She was
the granddaughter of James and Ina Grace Lassiter of Newton County and Walter
G. and Eva Stanley of Camak, GA.
She grew up in Augusta and Martinez, GA. She attended Wilkerson
Gardens School and Evans High School and graduated with honors with the Class
of 1969. She attended Augusta State University and received the Bachelor of
Arts degree in English Literature and Education in 1973. She taught Senior
English in Richmond County for 35 years and was selected Star Teacher by her
students repeatedly. She received congratulatory letters from College
Professors for the level of preparation her students demonstrated in college.
Her love and devotion to her students was impressive by any standard. Billie
possessed a tremendous work ethic, was as good a mother as can be imagined and
was known to be quite witty and be a clear thinker and had extensive knowledge
of literature and authors. She particularly enjoyed visiting the homesteads of
British and American authors.
She was married to Mr. Jorge E. Jim nez on September 11, 1972 by
Father Simmons at Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Augusta, GA. Mrs. Jim nez is
survived by her spouse, Eng. Jorge E. Jim nez; her son, Alejandro Barth Jim
nez, a senior at Augusta State University; her sister, Jacqueline
Ann Blankenship; her brother,
Walter G. Stanley III and Marsha Kay (Testino); her stepsisters: Joann Parrish
(Billy), Polly Black (Carlton); her stepbrother, Jimmy Cartledge (Gena); also
by her cousins: George Ray Lybrand, Melinda and Susan Cowan, Bill, Michael, and
Mark Daniel; her nieces and nephews:
Marc Blankenship (Charlene) and Abigail Jennifer Marie Blankenship ; Beth (
Blankenship ) Guidroz (Perry) and her son Timothy Scott, Allison Nicole Stanley. In addition, she
is survived by her father-in-law, Mr. Idelfonso E. Jim nez; her eldest
brother-in-law: Ramon A. Jim nez and his sons, Richard James (Elizabeth),
Raymond Patrick, Michael Ramon, John Thomas, and daughter, Wendy Lynn Gilbert;
and his grandchildren: Robert Lance, Zachary and James Jim nez, and Mitchell
and Gauge Gilbert; also her youngest brother-in-law, Joaquin Alberto Jim nez
(Sherrian Justice) and their children: Alberto Manuel, Tara Bianca and
Geoffrey; and their grandchildren, Andrew, Ariana Rose, and Kaila.
She was preceded by her uncles: Paul Pickett of Newton Co. and
Billy Daniel of Lithonia, GA; her aunts: Frances Cowen of Decatur, GA and Edna
(Stanley) Lybrand. She was a member of the Stanley and Ansley Family Reunions.
Funeral services will Saturday, May 21, 2011 at 11:00 A.M. in the
Chapel of Thomas Poteet & Son with Elder Max Hicks officiating and speaker
Dr. Walter Reeves. Burial will follow at Westover Memorial Park. Pallbearers
will be Bob Steed, Dave Drown, Mike Daniel, Walter West, Scott Hawkins, and
David Smith. Honorary Pallbearers will be Partners at ZEL Engineers, Stacey
Gordon, Ken Wardenski, and Wes Byne.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2014, Augusta, Richmond Co., GA, Obituary
Bristol Herald Courier (VA) - March 25, 2014
Flonita M. Lawrence entered into rest early on Sunday, March 23,
2014, at her home in Augusta, Georgia.
She was the wife of the late William C. Lawrence. Other family
members included her daughter, Terri Smith and Terri's husband, Doyle Smith; one
beloved grandson, William Smith; two sisters,
Reda Lee, and Zola Blankenship; many very special nieces and nephews; and
other cherished relatives.
Flo was a native of Saltville, Virginia, but has resided in Augusta
for more than 47 years. She was a graduate of VPI and Rutgers University. She
taught school in Virginia, Maryland, and New Jersey before moving to Augusta.
She taught in Richmond County schools until she assumed the role of principal
at William Robinson and retiring from John Milledge School. Flo was a member of
St. Mark United Methodist Church where she served on the Council of Ministries
and was involved in other civic activities.
Graveside services will be held at Mount Rose Cemetery in Glade
Spring, Virginia 2 p.m. Wednesday, March 26, 2014, with the Rev. Chuck Harris
officiating. Everyone is asked to meet at the cemetery.
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Rockdale
+2012, Conyers, Rockdale Co., GA, Obituary
http://www.scotward.com/sitemaker/sites/ScotWa1/obit.cgi?user=609600Blankenship
Mr. J. B. Blankenship of Conyers passed away on Sunday, April 15, 2012 at the age of 91.
He was born in Rockdale County on November 16, 1920 to the late Joseph Newton and Iris
Dempsey Blankenship.
He is survived by his wife
of 68 years, Beatrice
Blankenship and two daughters, Patsy and Ron Holmes and Donna and Edmond
Norton, all of Conyers. He loved and was so proud of his two grandchildren,
Daphne Norton and finance', Bud Johns of Suwanee and Craig Collins of Dacula.
He was predeceased by all his siblings,
Raymond, Randall, Ethel, Stella, John, Clifford and Clyde but survived by many nieces and nephews.
He is also survived by three step-granddaughters, Rhonda and husband,
Eric Regan of Alpharetta, Robin Roehrich of Alpharetta and Melanie and John
Brooks of Grayson and four step-great-grandchildren, Josh, Blane, Rachel and
Luke.
Mr. Blankenship
served in the Civilian Conservation Corps from April 1938 to June 1940 and
proudly served his country in WWII after enlisting in the Army in October of
1940. After more than 20 years of service, he retired from the Army in 1960 and
began other career pursuits. He was one of the first two paid firemen for
Rockdale County. He worked for the US Postal Service until mandatory retirement
and then enjoyed the time he worked for Rockdale County and Georgia Power. He
was a member of Milstead Baptist Church and enjoyed gardening, woodworking,
fishing and helping others with his many "handy-man" skills. He is
much loved and will be long remembered by his family and many friends.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, April 18, 2012 at 2 p.m.
at Scot Ward's Green Meadow Chapel with Tim Hunter, Charles Lewis, and Weymon
Rutledge officiating; interment will follow at East View Cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2012, Conyers, Rockdale Co., GA, Obituary
The Rockdale Citizen, (Conyers, GA) - September 27, 2012
Brandon Earl Blankenship, age 34 of Conyers, died Saturday, September 22, 2012.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Vicki Ann
Blankenship.
Mr. Blankenship is
survived by his father, Norman Earl Blankenship, Conyers; sister, Karen
Blankenship, Conyers; nephew,
Matthew Moles, Conyers; niece, Karlee Moles, Conyers; aunt and uncle, June
& Jim Pugh, Lynchburg, TN; several cousins and many friends.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, September 29, 2012 at 3:00
p.m. at Ebenezer United Methodist Church with Rev. Ken Stephens officiating;
interment will follow at Ebenezer UMC Cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2013, Conyers, Rockdale Co.,
GA, Obituary
The Rockdale
Citizen, (Conyers, GA) - September 6, 2013
Mrs. Blanche Walker, age 85 of Conyers,
died Wednesday, September 4, 2013.
She was preceded in death by her husband,
John T. Walker and parents, Robert and Vashti Atha.
She is survived by her sisters, Beatrice
Blankenship and Bessie Jo Miner; and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral Services will be held Saturday,
September 7, 2013 at 2 p.m. at Scot Wards Green Meadow Chapel with Pastor Mike
Creasman officiating; interment will follow at Green Meadow Memorial Gardens.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Spalding
2013, Griffin, Spalding Co., GA, Obituary
The Griffin Daily News, (GA) - February 14, 2013
Mrs. Jewell Yarbrough Pitts, 86, of Griffin, passed away Tuesday,
Feb. 12, 2013 at Brightmoor Hospice. Mrs. Pitts was born on Feb. 16, 1926 in
Randolph County, Ala. to the late Charlie Yarbrough and the late Evie Stephens
Yarbrough.
She was also preceded in death by her husband, Hunter H. Pitts.
Mrs. Pitts was a member of Union Baptist Church.
Survivors include sons and daughters-in- law, Larry H. and Ce Ce
Pitts of Conway, Ark., Terry and Darlene Pitts of Griffin; daughters and sons-in-law,
Cheryl Campbell, Renee and Larry Blankenship
of Griffin, Jeana and Russell Wilson of Covington; brother and sister-in-law,
Tommy and Martha Yarbrough of Ephesus, Ga., sister and brother-in-law, Eva and
Jess Arnett of Silverton, Ore.; nine grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren;
one great-great grandchild; many nieces and nephews.
Funeral services for Mrs. Jewell Pitts will be conducted on
Saturday, Feb. 16, 2013 at 2 p.m. at Union Baptist Church. Pastor Tim Conort
will officiate. Interment will be private in Moody Memorial Gardens.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2014, Griffin, Spalding Co., GA, Obituary
Mrs. Dorothy Helen Keebler, age 80 of Griffin, GA, passed away
Friday, November 21, 2014 at Brightmoor Nursing Center. Mrs. Keebler was born
May 5, 1934 in Porterdale, GA, daughter of the late Morris Edward and Viola Blankenship Hamlin.
Mrs. Keebler enjoyed crocheting and was a member of East Griffin
Baptist Church, where she volunteered in the Clothes' Closet. She loved
spending time with her family and her beloved dogs.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Arthur Keebler; son,
Terry Tant and grandson, Terry Jones.
Survivors include her sons and daughter-in-law, Roger and Connie
Tant of Porterdale, GA, Danny Tant of Barnesville, GA; daughter, Rachel Evans
of Griffin, GA; grandchildren, Rickey Tant of Barnesville, GA, Jeremiah Tant of
Barnesville, GA, Krystal Mallory and husband Tom of Griffin, GA, Ray
"Chip"Jones of Gainesville, GA; 9 great- grandchildren; 2 great-great-grandchildren;
step-daughter, Jan Knowles of Conyers, GA; step-son, Kenneth Keebler of North
Carolina; daughter-in-law, Ginger Tant of Barnesville, GA.
Funeral services will be held on Monday, November 24, 2014 at 2:00
p.m. at East Griffin Baptist Church. Interment will follow at Oak Hill
Cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Spalding Co., SSDI, http://ssdi.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi
,
Blankenship,
Aubrey Lawrence 76, 30Sep1934
- 15Jul2011, Griffin, Spalding, GA, GA-252-52-6952
Stewart
+2012, Richland, Stewart Co., GA, Obituary
Americus Times-Recorder (GA) - May 28, 2012
Daniel "Danny" Anthony Blankenship, age 63, of 531 Holcombe Dacus Rd.,
Richland, died at his residence Saturday, May 26, 2012. A native of Preston, Mr. Blankenship was born august 8, 1948, the son of the
late Lewis David Blankenship
and Mattie Everett Blankenship who survives him. Mr. Blankenship was retired from Wilson Oil Company where
he was employed as a mechanic. He was a member of Macedonia Baptist Church, a
wood carver and artist, great cook, avid hunter and fisherman and was a loving
father and grandfather.
A memorial service will be held Saturday, June 2, at 11 a.m. at
Macedonia Baptist Church. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the
service at Macedonia Baptist Church.
In addition to his mother, survivors include a daughter and son-in-law, Rebecca and Brian
Litch of Howard; a son and
daughter-in-law, Robin David
Blankenship, Sr. and wife
Susan of Newnan; two sisters, Judy Vinson of Cuthbert and Kathy Tynes of
Tifton; and four grandchildren, Cole, David Jr., Taylor and Neal Blankenship.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Sumter
2011, Americus, Sumter Co., GA, Obituary
Americus Times-Recorder (GA) - January 10, 2011
Mrs. Lora Cox Thaxton, 93, of 161 Rockdale Subdivision, Americus,
passed away Sunday, Jan. 9, 2011, at her residence. Funeral services will be
held at 3 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 12 at Williams Road Church of Christ with
Minister Keith Wishum officiating. Interment will follow at Oak Grove Cemetery.
The following are asked to serve as active pallbearers, Eric Dixon, Dennis
Jones, Cliff Singley, Ron Peacock, Jeff Singley, Tim Estes, Pete Novak and Mike
Strickland.
Mrs. Thaxton was born Aug. 14, 1917, in Webster County, daughter of
the late John Morgan Cox and the late Annie Hale Cox. She worked for Manhattan
Shirt Co. formerly in Americus and was a home maker. Mrs. Thaxton was a member
of Williams Road Church of Christ since 1951, and was a member of the Glendale
Garden Club, the Anthony Home Makers Club and the 3 L's Club.
Survivors include two daughters and sons-in-law Nancy and Lewis
Morris of Americus and Lorraine and Donnie Blankenship
of Satsuma, Ala.; two sons and daughters-in-law, James Harvey Thaxton Jr. and
Wadean of Americus and Eston Morgan Thaxton and Pam of Gadsden, Ala..; 14
grandchildren and spouses: Vic and Charlotte Morris of Montgomery, Ala., Amy
Morris Ross and Paul of Calhoun, Ga., Tony and Shelly Morris of Americus, Kathy
Flanigan and Andy of Nashville, Tenn., Kristi Thaxton Lovelace and Ben of
Jackson, Ga., Trey Thaxton and Jenn of Crawfordville Fla., Jenny Wilcutt and
Scott of Semmes, Ala., Lora Lee Pope of Satsuma Ala., Shanna Mayo and Michael
of Warner Robins Ga., Eston Thaxton and Renee of Gadsden Ala., Annie Morris of
Nashville, Tenn., Michael Morris of Americus, Howard Helms of Americus and
Sylvia Helms of Americus; 22 great-grandchildren, Elizabeth, Jae T, Troy and
Matthew Thaxton of Crawfordville Fla., Chelcie Rowell of Philadelphia, Pa.,
Jason Ross and spouse Karen of Calhoun, Ga., Jessica Ross of Calhoun, Ga.,
Molly, Susie and Scott Morris of Americus, Will, Sophie and Evan Flanigan of
Nashville ,Tenn., Ethan Coxwell of Semmes, Ala., Tyler Pope and Guss Oberkirch,
both of Satsuma, Ala., Sarah Miranda, Shawn Cox, Leigha Gary and Alex Gary and
Cameron Mayo, all of Warner Robins and Eston Morgan Thaxton III of Gadson Ala.
Also surviving are a number of cousins, nieces and
nephews.
Mrs. Thaxton was preceded in death by her husband James Harvey
Thaxton, a infant daughter Loretta Thaxton and a
great-grandson Austin Gary.
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Telfair
2013, McRae, Telfair Co., GA, Obituary
Published in The Telegraph on January 30, 2013
Mikie Sam Kinnett, January 18, 1961- January 28, 2013
Mikie Sam Kinnett, 52, of McRae, died Monday, January 28.
Funeral services will be held at 4:00P.M., Thursday, January 31, at
Faith Baptist Church with burial in the Kinnett Family Cemetery.
A native and lifelong resident of Telfair County, Mr. Kinnett was
the son of Elizabeth McVey Kinnett and the late Daniel B. Kinnett, Sr. A
lifelong farmer on the family farm, Kinnett Farms, and a faithful attendee at
Macedonia Baptist Church in the Workmore Community, he was a FSA Committee
Member from 2004-2012, a charter member of the Telfair County Young Farmers
Association, member of the Telfair County Cattleman's Association, Midway
Prayer Breakfast member, and a former member of the Farm Bureau Board of
Directors. Kinnett Farms was also recognized by Soil and Water Conservation as
the 1996 Family of the Year.
Mr. Kinnett was preceded in death by a brother, Dan Kinnett, Jr.
Survivors include his wife, Diane G. Kinnett; mother, Elizabeth
McVey Kinnett; children, Steven Daniel Kinnett, Laura Elizabeth Gracen Kinnett
and Logan Bransom Kinnett, all of McRae; mother-in-law, Martha H. Giddens;
brother, James (Angela) Kinnett, McRae; sisters, Beth (Hugh) Yawn, Rhine,
Patricia (Tim) Davis, Newport, AL; sister-in-law,
Becky Blankenship, McRae; grandson, Bryan Kristopher Lee
Kinnett, McRae; five nieces and five nephews; and seventeen great-nieces and
great-nephews.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2012, Milan, Telfair Co., GA, Obituary
The Macon Telegraph, (GA) - February 1, 2012
Mrs. Helen Smith Taylor, age 65, of Milan, GA, died Monday, January
30, 2012, in the Medical Center of Central Georgia [Macon, Bibb Co., GA].
Funeral services will be held at 2:00P.M. Thursday, February 2, in
Sand Grove Baptist Church, with Rev. Donald Whitman & Rev. Danny Gay
officiating, with interment in Sand Grove Cemetery with Rev. Joey Bohannon
officiating. Active Pallbearers for the service are Waye Cartwright, Joey
Jones, Greg Taylor, Khan Wahl, Tony Taylor, Terry Jones, Tim Lowery and Freddie
Dorris, Jr. Honorary Pallbearers are Tobe Jones, Ray Taylor, Wayne Cartwright
and Dodge Transit Employees. Amber Jones and Kala Cunard are musicians for the
service.
Mrs. Taylor was a native of Telfair County, a member of Sand Grove
Baptist Church, where she taught Sunday School, a
Dodge Transit Driver, a homemaker, daughter of the late Inez Blankenship Smith and Dudley Willie "Dud" Smith,
Sr. and widow of Harry F. Taylor.
She was preceded in death by a Brother, Dudley "Willie"
Smith, Jr.
Survivors: Daughters- Laura Smith and Stanley of Milan, Debbie Wynn
and Stephen of Eastman and Harriett Evans and Robert of Milan; 6 Grandchildren-
Taylor Smith, Ellie Smith, Ian Wynn, Jay Evans, Sean Wynn and Dawson Evans; 3
Great-Grandchildren- Kyleigh, Chloe and Ethan; Sister- Janice Cartwright and
Wayne; 3 Sisters-in-Law- Christine Taylor, Ernestine Jones and Tobe and Ann
Watson Smith; Several Nieces and Nephews.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2013, Milan, Telfair Co., GA, Obituary
Published in The Telegraph on April 2, 2013
Edna Ford Blankenship, 91, [February 7, 1922 - April 1, 2013] passed away Monday, April
1, at McRae Manor Nursing Home, McRae.
She was born in Milan, GA in Telfair County and lived there all of her life.
She loved fishing, cooking for her family and talking with her friends. She was
of Baptist faith.
Ms. Blankenship was preceded in death by her parents, Scott and
Martha Jane Selph Ford, her husband,
Charlie Blankenship, and son,
Charles Blankenship.
Survivors include three sons
and daughters-in-law, Gene
and Lois Blankenship, Eddie and Brenda Blankenship, all of
McRae, and Clyde and Nellie
Blankenship, Milan; daughter and son-in-law, Peggy and Ronnie Todd, Hagan; eight grandchildren; and numerous
great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be 11:00A.M.-1:00P.M., Wednesday, April 3,
immediately followed by the funeral service at 1:00P.M., in the chapel of
Vaughn Funeral Home. Rev. Randy Conley and Rev. Kenneth White will officiate.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Thomas
+2012, Thomasville, Thomas Co., GA, Obituary
Thomasville Times-Enterprise (GA) - February 20, 2012
Graveside services for Doreitha Croft Beaty, 84, of Thomasville
will be 3:30 on Wednesday, February 22, 2012 at Sunset Memorial Gardens. Pastor
Jorge E. Quintiana, Jr. will officiate. Grandsons will serve as pallbearers.
Mrs. Beaty died on February 19, 2012. Born on January 3, 1928 in
Berlin, GA, she was the daughter of the late James Robert and Beady Velia
Strickland Croft. She was a member of Kenyon Memorial Seventh Day Adventist
Church. Mrs. Beaty was artistic and creative with interests and hobbies that
included all types of decorative needle work, crocheting and ceramics. She has
been an expert seamstress and enjoyed sewing for family and friends. She also
worked as a seamstress and supervisor at Joan Art Mills. She loved to cook and
bake with her specialty being homemade desserts.
On June 25, 1944, she married the late Ward Albritton Beaty. She is
survived by a son and daughter in law, Michael A. and Pat Beaty, Sr. and a daughter and son in law, Teresa B. and Bruce Blankenship. Other survivors include grandchildren, Michael A. Beaty, Jr.
(Leslie) of Duluth, GA, Melanie B. Johnson (Steven), of Lake Park, GA, Matthew N. Blankenship and Steven L. Blankenship , both of Thomasville; great
grandchildren, Michael A. (Tripp) Beaty III, Blair K. Beaty, Landon D.
Johnson, Annabelle E. Johnson, Britton
L. Blankenship and Porter D. Blankenship . Also surviving are sisters, Ovelia
Barrow of Boston, GA, Rebecca Boles and her husband Gene of Fernandina Beach,
FL and brothers Lawson Croft and his wife Betty of Thomasville, Simon Croft and
his wife Mattie Lou of Valdosta, Robert Croft and his wife Betty of New Market,
VA and a number of nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by brothers, Reuben J. Croft, Clayton E.
Croft, Samuel D. Croft and a sister, Ola Mae Vonier. For the last three years,
Mrs. Beaty has considered the Golden Living Center her home.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2012, Thomasville, Thomas Co., GA, Obituary
Thomasville Times-Enterprise (GA) - November 20, 2012
Services for Maxie Paula Roberts Skipper, 82, of Thomasville will
be held at 11:00 am, Saturday, November 24, 2012 at Thomasville Church of
Christ. Pastor Garland Basford will officiate and interment will be in Laurel
Hill Cemetery.
Mrs. Skipper passed away at her home with her family at her side on
Tuesday, November 20. Maxie was born in Thomas County August 27, 1930 to
William A. Roberts and Nadia Lee Roberts.
She was preceded in death by her parents and her brother, Elton B.
Roberts. Mrs. Skipper has been a resident of Thomasville since 1954. She
graduated from Hillsboro High School in Tampa, Fl in 1948. She was retired from
Caldwell Banker Realty as a real estate agent.
She is survived by her husband of 56 years, Alonzo (Buddy) Skipper,
son, Stephen Gary Skipper and wife Helen of Thomasville, daughters, Deborah
A. Blankinship and husband David of
Tallahassee and Teresa L. Perkins and husband Lee of Cairo; grandsons, James
Richard Herrington, III (Trey) of Austin, Tx, Edwin Blake Herrington of
Tallahassee and William Tyler Herrington and wife Jessica of Tallahassee;
granddaughters, Tonya Lynn Skipper and Terri Leigh Skipper of Thomasville;
seven great grandchildren and special friends, Estelle (Pat) Dorminey and James
Richard Herrington, Jr.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2013, Thomasville,
Thomas Co., GA, Obituary
Thomasville Times-Enterprise (GA) - March 19, 2013
Services for Albert
Young Blankenship, 90 of
Thomasville are at 11 a.m., Friday, March 22, 2013 at Dawson Street Baptist
Church. The Rev. Lee Waller will officiate and interment is in Laurel Hill
Cemetery.
Mr. Blankenship passed away March 18 at Golden Living Center. Born
March 24, 1922 in Campbelton, Texas, he was the son of the late Sidney Blankenship and Amanda Elizabeth Judd Blankenship.
On June 5, 1948 in Waco, Texas he married Mary
Christine Gee Blankenship who
preceded him in death in 2007. He graduated from Texas A&M University with
a bachelor's degree in animal husbandry, a master's in genetics and animal
production and belonged to the Alpha Zeta Agricultural Honor Society. Mr.
Blankenship was a World War II veteran of the U.S. Navy where he served as a
Radioman First Class on Patrol Craft 783 and the USS Highlands APA119 in the
Battle of Iwo Jima and Okinawa, serving for three years from October 1942 to
November 1945. He worked with Santa Gertrudis cattle for over 35 years and won
several grand and reserve grand championships on the show circuit. He had the
highest selling bull and female at several sales and won first place for herdsman neatness award five times. He served as
assistant county agent in charge of 4-H programs in Sulpher Springs, Texas
(2years); herdsman at Texas A&M (2 years); was manager at Belmeade Stock
Farm (2 years); was foreman at Seven Eleven Ranches (14 years) and manager at
Winnstead Plantation (18 years); he was a member of the Georgia Cattle
Association and was a member of the Thomas County Livestock Association. Mr.
Blankenship was a member and past deacon at Dawson Street Baptist Church.
He is survived by sons, Bruce Blankenship and wife Teresa of Thomasville and Charles Blankenship and wife Cyndi of Canton, N.C.; grandchildren, Matthew Blankenship, Steven Blankenship
and fiance Sara Stephens, Rory McClure and RJ McClure; great-grandchildren, Britton Blankenship
and Porter Blankenship; brothers,
Lytle Blankenship and wife Margaret of Kerrville, Texas, and
Merlin Blankenship of Jacksonville, N.C.; and numerous
nieces, nephews and cousins.
He was preceded in death by seven brothers and six sisters.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Tift
+2011, Tifton, Tift Co., GA, Obituary
http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=105241587
Michael G."Papa Tootie" West, 59 of Tifton, died Tuesday,
January 11, 2011 at Tift Regional Medical Center. Mr. West was born in Moultrie
on May 29, 1951 to the late Wilbur Morgan West and Reba Alice Blankenship West.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 P.M., on Saturday, January
15, 2011 at the chapel of Albritton-Beaumont Funeral Directors with the Rev. B
Seymour officiating. Burial will follow at Tift Memorial Gardens.
He is also preceded in death by a daughter, Daisy Mae West; and two
brothers-in-law, Glenn McKee and Larry McBee.
Mr. West served in the United States Army in Viet Nam and in the GA
Army National Guard. He worked for Economy Transmission as a mechanic. He
enjoyed Nascar, wrestling, fishing and cutting up. He
loved to eat breakfast at Shoney's, western movies, country music, and
especially being around his grandchildren and family.
+2013, Tifton, Tift Co., GA, Obituary
Tifton Gazette (GA) - May 6, 2013
Beulah Mae Golden Lott, 89, of Tifton died Sunday, May 5, 2013 at
Agape Health and Rehab in Moultrie [Colquitt
Co., GA].
Funeral services will be held at 4:30 p.m. today in the chapel of
Bowen-Donaldson Home for Funerals. The Rev. Corey Shiver and the Rev. Larry
Cone will officiate with burial to follow in Tift Memorial Gardens. Anthony
Smith, Kevin Coppock, Andy Collins, Benjamin Collins, Caleb Cobb and Ethan
Coppock will serve as pallbearers.
Mrs. Lott was born on May 12, 1923 in Wilcox County and was the
daughter of Will Golden and Mary Blankenship Golden,
both deceased.
She was also preceded in death by her husband, Grady Vereen Lott,
two sisters and a brother. She was a homemaker and a member of New Bethel
Baptist Church in Tifton. Mrs. Lott loved flowers and working in her yard. She
also enjoyed fishing, as did her mother. She enjoyed attending church and
listening to gospel music.
Mrs. Lott is survived by two sons and daughters-in-law, Jerry and
Wanda Lott of Norman Park and Danny and Gwen Lott of Winterville; four
daughters and a son-in-law, Bonnie Smith of Omega, Christine and Roger Kirkland
of Moultrie, Joann Collins of Hartsfield and Joyce Lott of Colorado; 12
grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; and three great-great grandchildren.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
1920 Census,
Wilcox Co., GA,
Golden, Will 32, M, GA, Self,
Golden, Mary 27, F, GA, Wife,
Golden, Elvin 4-10/12, M, GA, Son,
Golden, Myrtis 0-4/12, F, GA, Dau,
https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/MJX1-Y4K
1940 Census,
District 1652, Tift Co., GA,
Golden, Will 53, M, GA, Head,
Golden, Mary E 44, F, GA, Wife,
Golden, Elvin
Lee 25, M, GA, Son,
Golden, Beulah
Mae 16, F, GA, Dau,
Golden, Ida
Irene 11, F,
GA, Dau,
https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/K7P5-KNC
Toombs
2010, Vidalia, Toombs Co., GA,
http://obitsforlife.com/obituary/340401/Hall-Irene.php
Ms. Irene Lou K. Hall, 96, of Vidalia, formerly of Colbert, Ga.
died August 5, 2010. Services will be Sunday Aug. 8, 2010 at 3P.M. with Rev.
Mike Sarna officiating at Lord and Stephens Funeral Home Danielsville Chapel.
Survivors include grandchildren,
Kathryn Ann Thompson
Blankenship, Vickie Lynn
Turner (Payton), Bobbie June Davis (Rick) James Mack Thompson and Carol
Thompson Hepler (Dwayne) and a number of great grandchildren.
[SSDI, Lou I. Hall - 08Jul1914 - 05Aug2010]
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2012, Lyons, Toombs Co., GA, Obituary
Published in Savannah Morning News on July 3,
2012
Mrs. Paula Kaye Toole Blankenship, 55, - Lyons - died Sunday, July 1, 2012.
Survivors: son, Patrick Warnock; sister, Glenda Nasworthy (Gleen);
two brothers, Larry Toole (Sandra) and Skeeter Toole (Debbie);a brother-in-law,
Russell NeeSmith; and other relatives.
Funeral: Tuesday, July 3rd at 11:00 am in
the Edmond Chapel Church of God. Burial: church cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Troup
+2011, LaGrange, Troup Co., GA, Obituary
Mrs. Nelda Jean Noles Cook, 74, of LaGrange died Thursday, November
24, 2011 at St. Francis Hospital, Columbus, GA. Mrs. Cook
was born March 20, 1937 in Heard County, GA, daughter of the late John C. Noles
and Laura Nation Noles. She was a member of Hillcrest Methodist Church. Mrs.
Cook was retired from K-Mart Department Store.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Merlin Y. Cook, a
grandson, Curt, and a sister, John L. Anderson.
Survivors include four children, Lynn (Vic) Howard, Jenny (Tommy)
Wilson, Jon (Kim) Cook, and Kalena (Jody) Atkins; six grandchildren, Thomas,
Lauren, Kaitlyn, LeeAnn, Grace, and Tiffany; and three sisters, Ellaweese Barnes, Wilma Thomason, and Judy Blankenship.
Funeral services will be held 2:30 P.M. today, November 26, 2011 at
Hillcrest Methodist Church with Reverend Randy Nix officiating. Burial will
follow in Shadowlawn Cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2013, LaGrange, Troup Co., GA, Obituary
LaGrange Daily News (GA) - January 3, 2013
Mrs. Mary Chaffin Landreth, 79, of LaGrange, passed away Tuesday,
January, 1, 2013, at Hospice LaGrange. Mrs. Landreth was born July 27, 1933 in
Wedowee, Alabama, the daughter of the late George Merton and Lizziebeth (L.M.)
Chaffin.
She was a Baptist by faith and, in the past, worked as a seamstress
for several large department stores and also worked for several years at
Florence Hand Home. She loved the Lord and helping other people. She had a
saying she lived by, "Do all the good you can for all the people you
can." She was known for her kind heart and deep and abiding love for her
family. Her smile, hugs and laughter will be missed by so many.
Survivors include her beloved husband, Raymond Landreth, married
April 7, 2000; two daughters and a son, Susan Segrest and her husband Jimmy
Segrest of Rutledge, GA, Angie Loftis Rodgers and her husband Darris Rodgers of
LaGrange; Tracy Shaw and his wife Christine Shaw of Summerville; eight
grandchildren, Sean Segrest, Adam Segrest, Summer Wood, Shane Hale, Tiffany
Loftis, Blake Loftis, Cody Seegar, and Amber Seegar; 18 great-grandchildren;
three sisters, Sara Butcher of Sebring, FL, Sherry Rasmus, of Waynesville, MO,
and Robbie Longshore of LaGrange; a brother, Max Chaffin of Okeechobee, FL; and
several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her sister, Alta
Blankenship; and four
children, Tammie Hale Dawson, Richard Hope, Mikki, and Jamie.
Funeral services will be at 3:00 p.m. Saturday, January 5, 2013 at
the Hunter-Allen-Myhand Chapel with Rev. Olin White officiating.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2013, LaGrange, Troup Co., GA, Obituary
Published in LaGrange Daily News from Nov. 2
to Nov. 3, 2013
Marie Pippin went
to meet her Lord on October 27, 2013, at LaGrange Nursing and Rehabilitation
Center after several years of declining health. She was born January 13, 1930,
to her parents, Reuben and Carrie Blankenship.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her
husband, Bryant Pippin; her son, Ken Johnson; her siblings: Mildred Williams, C. V. "Blanky" Blankenship and Melba Tomme.
She is survived by her son, Emory Bryant "Tony" Pippin;
grandchildren: Bryant Pippin (wife Jennifer), Ashley Conaway (husband Token),
Michelle Johnson Mock, Todd Johnson (wife Donna); grandchildren: Hannah and
Token Conaway, Taylor Mock, Shelby and Maggie Johnson, Dallas and Denver
Vinyard, Skyler Chitwood, Ava Hensley and several nieces and nephews. She is survived
by one brother, Harold Blankenship and wife Frankie.
Marie was a beloved employee of The Mill Store for 25 years and
later employed at Kaydon. A staunch Christian lady, she was a member of Broad
Street Church of Christ and taught Sunday school classes.
Visitation for Mrs. Pippin will be Sunday, November 3, 2013, from 2
to 3PM at Broad Street Church of Christ, 408 Broad Street, LaGrange.
Memorial Service following at 3PM with Gary Kirkendall and nephews: Jim
Williams and Phil Williams, officiating.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2013, LaGrange, Troup Co., GA, Obituary
Published in LaGrange Daily News from Nov. 14
to Nov. 15, 2013
Mr. Robert F. (Bob) Swinford, 71, of LaGrange, died Tuesday, Nov.
12, 2013, at his home. Mr. Swinford was born July 5, 1942, in Ocala, FL, son of
the late Henry and Margaret
Blankenship Swinford.
A resident of LaGrange since 1963, he was a U. S. Army veteran of
the Vietnam War and was a member of Friendship Baptist Church. He retired from
Werner Trucking of Omaha as an over-the-road truck driver.
Survivors include his wife, Anne Hendricks Swinford; daughter and
son in-law, Terita and Kenneth Stitcher; sons and daughters in-law, Shane and
Samantha Swinford, Chris and Judy Swinford, all of LaGrange; sisters and
brother in-law, Gail and Henry Evans, Mary Yannotti, all of Cleveland, TN;
grandchildren, DeeDee Siggers, J. R. Kennedy, Clay Swinford, Dylan Swinford,
Logan Swinford, Levi Taylor; great-grandchildren, Shelby Siggers, Austin
Kennedy, Brayden Swinford; several nieces and nephews. He is also survived by
Tassie, Kendall and Jacob, who he helped raise.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son,
Marty Swinford; grandsons, T. J. Swinford, Dalton Swinford; sister, Betty
DeLima, and brothers, Leroy Swinford, Raymond Swinford..
Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m., Friday, in the Chapel of Claude
A. McKibben and Sons Funeral Home. Rev. James Moon and Rev. Jody Mitchell will
officiate and interment will be in Hillview East Cemetery, with military
honors.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2013, LaGrange, Troup Co., GA, Obituary
Published in LaGrange Daily News from Dec. 4
to Dec. 5, 2013
Harold L. Blankenship, 81, of LaGrange passed away on Monday, December 2, 2013, at West
Georgia Hospice of LaGrange. Mr. Blankenship was born November 1, 1932, to the
late Reubin Blankenship and Carrie Smith Blankenship.
He served in the United States Navy during the Korean War. After
retiring from Covenient Beverage Systems, he opened Mama B's Country Kitchen, a
popular diner at Hillside.
Mr. Blankenship is survived by his wife of 56 years, Frankie
Cole Blankenship, his daughter, Cindy (George) Giles, Grandson, Jesse Byrd of Nashville, TN,
granddaughter, Laura (Joe) Sawhill of Savannah, GA, many beloved nieces and
nephews and close friends.
A celebration of life will be held Thursday, December 5, 2013, at
1:00 p.m. at Broad Street Church of Christ. Entombment will follow at
Shadowlawn Cemetery, LaGrange.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Upson
2010, Thomaston, Upson Co., GA, Obituary
http://www.pasleyfletcher.com/
Jeff Blankenship,
September 24th, 1964 - May 25th, 2010. Mr. Blankenship was
a life-long resident of Upson County. He was a 1982 graduate of R. E. Lee
Institute. He also graduated from the Art Institute of Atlanta and graduated
from Flint River Technical School with a degree in computer science. He was
employed by Moreland Altobelli Associates, Inc., of Norcross as a project
engineer. Mr. Blankenship was a talented musician and singer. He was
a member of the Silvertown United Methodist Church.
He was preceded in death by his father, William Alfred Blankenship.
Mr. Blankenship is survived by his mother, Nell B
. Adams of Thomaston; his sister, Pam B. (Tom)
Satterfield of Fort Valley; a step-brother. Gary
(Stacey) Adams of Thomaston; and a nephew, Shann (Dawn) Adams of Thomaston.
Services at Graveside: Upson Memorial Gardens, 1367 Woodland
Highway (Hwy 36 West), Thomaston, GA, 30286. 11:00AM
on Friday, May 28th, 2010
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2012, Thomaston, Upson Co., GA, Death
Published in Columbus Ledger-Enquirer on
March 27, 2012
Blankenship, Arthur L., 76, Thomaston, GA (formerly of Valley), died Saturday, March 24,
2012 at George H. Lanier
Memorial Hospital in Valley.
Private Family Memorial: will be held at a later date, Johnson
Brown-Service Funeral Home, Inc., in Valley.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2013, Thomaston, Upson Co., GA, No Bill
List
The Thomaston Times, (GA) - April 5, 2013
Deceased Name: No Bill List from March Grand Jury
The following is the No Bill List from the March Term Grand Jury of
March 18, 2013: Christopher Brooks, Thomaston: Ct. 1: Battery (Family Violence)
Jeffery Mark Holmes, Thomaston: Ct. 1: Battery (Family Violence) James Thomas
Mckinley, Thomaston: Ct. 1: Battery (Family Violence) Simpson Montae Russell,
Thomaston: Ct. 1: Battery (Family Violence) The following pleas were heard
before Upson County Superior Court Judge Tommy R. Hankinson on March 25,
2013:12R282 -Mark Eugene Boyd, Ct. 1: Aggravated Assault REDUCED To Battery: 12
mo probation; 40 hrs CSW; Fine of $750 12R269 -Christy Michelle Booth, Ct 1:
Burglary REDUCED to Criminal Trespass: 12 mo probation; 40 hrs CSW; Fine of
$750 12R194 -Jeremy Edward
Blankenship , Ct. 1: Burglary
REDUCED to Criminal Trespass: 12 mo probation; 40 hrs CSW; Fine of $750 12R210
-James Pennyman, Ct. 1: Aggravated Assault REDUCED To Battery: 12 mo probation;
Fine of $750; Ct. 2: Criminal Damage to Property 2nd Degree REDUCED to Criminal
Trespass: 12 mo probation; 40 hrs CSW; Fine of $250 12R243 -Jason Hall, Ct. 1:
Theft of Services: 12 mo Probation; 40 hrs CSW; Fine of $750; Ct. 2: Theft of
Services: 12 mo Probation; Fine of $250 13R018 -Angie Faye Salter, Ct. 1: Theft
by Deception REDUCED To Endangering a Security Interest: 12 mo probation; 40
hrs CSW; Fine of $750
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2012, Thomaston, Upson Co., GA, Obituary
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/146776487/kathy-nicholson
Kathy Louise Nicholson age 58 of
Thomaston GA, died April 27, 2012 at her residence. She was born on March 23,
1954 in Albany GA., to the late Jack and Lorine Blankenship.
She was employed with Heritage Health
Care of Forsyth where she worked as a LPN for many years. Mrs. Nicholson was a
member of New Life Pentecostal & Holiness Church.
Survivors include her husband, Mr. Ronnie
Nicholson of Thomaston GA.; daughter, Mrs. Tracie Bemis of Thomaston GA., son,
Mr. Ronald Nicholson of Thomaston GA.; brother, Mr. David and
Dianne Blankenship of Thomaston GA., sisters, Mrs. Susan McElroy of TN., Mrs. Nancy Fuller of
Thomaston GA.; 3 Grandchildren; and a Great Grandchild.
Funeral Services will be held at 11:00
am, on Tuesday May 1, 2012, from the Chapel of Coggins Funeral Home with Rev.
Steve Craven officiating. Burial will follow in Crystal Hill Cemetery.
+2013, Thomaston, Upson Co., GA, Obituary
The Union-Recorder, (Milledgeville, GA) - October 17, 2013
Mr. Ronnie Houston Nicholson, 64, of Thomaston, Ga., died Oct. 16,
2013, at his residence. Mr. Nicholson was born on Jan. 1, 1949, in Barnesville,
Ga., to the late Lewis and Birdie Mae Nicholson. He worked as a truck driver
for many years.
Mr. Nicholson was preceded in death by his wife, Mrs. Kathy
Blankenship Nicholson.
Survivors include his daughter, Mrs. Traci Bemis of Thomaston, Ga.;
son, Mr. Ronald Nicholson of Thomaston, Ga.; brothers Mr. Richard (Anita) Nicholson
of Thomaston and Mr. Donald "Coon" Nicholson of Thomaston; sister Mrs. Sue (Freddie) Drake of Milledgeville; three
grandchildren; and one great grandchild.
Funeral services will be held on Thursday, Oct. 17, 2013, at 2 p.m.
from the Chapel of Coggins Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Crystal Hill
Cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Upson Co., SSDI, http://ssdi.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi
,
Blankenship,
Myrtle Beatrice 98, 14Apr1911
- 17Feb2010, Thomaston, Upson, GA, SC-248-58-6935
Walker
2013, Chickamauga, Walker Co., GA, Obituary
Chattanooga Times Free Press (TN) - May 30, 2013
Winfred "Wink" Garthel Frasier, 92, of moved to his
Heavenly Home Wednesday morning, May 29, 2013. He was born in Dawson, Ala., to
the late William Bartlett and Emma Elizabeth Fricks Frasier.
He served his country in the U.S. Army during World War II as a
medic where he earned three Battle Stars. He also received the East American
European Theater Service Medal, American Theater Ribbon, Good Conduct Medal and
the World War II Victory Medal. After returning from the war he worked for the
Goodyear plant in Cedartown, Ga., for several years. He moved to Rossville in
1953 where he worked and retired from Mueller Foundry as a carpenter in
Chattanooga. He was a former member of the United Steel Workers of America
Local 3115. He became an Emergency Medical Technician in the state of Georgia
in 1979 and worked with Wilson Ambulance service for many years. He also worked
at W.L. Wilson & Sons Funeral Homes for the past 37 years. He was a current
member of Ridgecrest Baptist Church. He was a former member of the following
Baptist Churches: Robertsville, Shiloh and Bethlehem. He had served as Missions
Board Director, Sunday School teacher, deacon and lay
preacher. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, gardening and raising animals such as;
rabbits, doves, chickens and beagle dogs.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Ruthie Pearl Fulghum Frasier;
two sisters, Irene Frasier and Mavis Blankenship.
He is survived by his daughters and sons-in-law, Glenda and Leroy
Wilson, of Fort Oglethorpe, Faye and Barry Sammet, of Athens, Ala., Joyce
McNish, of Rossville; brother and sisterin-law, Billy George and Sonya Frasier
of Cedartown, Ga.; grandchildren, Dewayne and Sheri Wilson, of Rossville, Tracy
and Mike Anderson, of Chattanooga, David and Monica Joy Wilson, of Chickamauga,
Ga., Heather and Kindra McNish, of Rossville, Jason Sammet, Paige and Matt
White, all of Athens, Ala.; greatgrandchildren, Cailey, Hallie and Kheley
Wilson, Leslie and Clay Anderson, Spencer, Shelby, Speshal Joy and Splendor
Pearl Wilson, Levi McNish, Dalton and Lauren Sammet, Byron and Charleigh White,
all of Athens, Ala.; great-great-grandchild, Sara Anderson; several nieces,
nephews and cousins.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, June 1, 2013, in
the W. L. Wilson & Sons funeral home chapel with Reverends: Jon Underwood
and Billy Frasier officiating. Entombment will follow in Calvary Gardens &
Mausoleum, Fort Oglethorpe.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2014, High Point, Walker Co., GA, Obituary
5 counties with
a High Point, are Camden, Carroll, Douglas, Newton,
Walker. Fort Oglethorpe, GA is in Catoosa Co., GA with part of it in Walker
Co., GA. JIM
Chattanooga Times Free Press (TN) Date: November 21, 2014
High Point;
Margie Willene Long Reynolds, 85, died at her home on Wednesday,
Nov. 19, 2014, surrounded by her family. Her health had declined steadily over
the past several years. She was born in Highland Park on Aug. 25, 1929, the
daughter of Richard and Amy
Blankenship Long.
As an only child, Willene grew up feeling particularly close to her
dozens of cousins (many of whom preceded her in death). Her family attended the
Gospel Tabernacle under the ministry of the Rev. T. Perry Brannon. Willene
attended Highland Park Elementary School, Eastside Junior High and was in the
1947 graduating class of Central High School (which has continued having annual
class reunions for decades).
After graduating from high school, Willene worked at the Davenport
Hosiery Mill, where she met David Reynolds, whom she married on Feb. 4, 1950.
They then moved into the house in Brainerd which they and their relatives had
constructed, and in which they raised their four children. In 1977, they
acquired a farm in High Point, Ga.,
where she lived for the remainder of her life.
Willene was an accomplished artist and china-painter and retired
from Olan Mills after 18 years there as a glare artist. She loved her church,
vegetable and flower gardening, long drives in the country, the beauty of the
changing seasons, family genealogy and being "MiMi" to her
grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Willene had been a member of Westminster
Presbyterian Church since 1958 and New City Fellowship from before the merger
of the two congregations up until the time of her death. She supported the work
of a number of missionaries and was very involved in Widows Harvest Ministries
in her later years.
Willene was preceded in death by her parents and former husband,
David E. Reynolds.
Willene is survived by sons, Rickey Dwain (Kim) Reynolds Sr., Terry
David (Nancy) Reynolds, Roddy Alan (Julie) Reynolds; and daughter, Margie Jean
Reynolds (David) Gardner; 13 grandchildren; and 15 great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held at 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 23, 2014,
in the Fort Oglethorpe Chapel. Burial will be private.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
1930 Census, Chattanooga, Hamilton Co.,
TN,
Long, Richart J. 25, M, GA, Head,
Long, Cassy L. 25, F, GA, Wife,
Long, Willene M. 00, F, TN, Dau,
https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:SP47-2XN
2012, LaFayette, Walker Co., GA, Obituary
Chattanooga Times Free Press (TN) - May 30, 2012
Florence Hoffman Blankenship, 87, passed away Monday, May 28, 2012.
She is survived by her children,
Susan Blankenship, of LaFayette, and Ralph (Judy) Blankenship, of Denver, Colo.
A private memorial will be scheduled at a later date.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
From ZABA Search
Florence H. Blankenship Age 87, 153 S
Dicks Creek Rd, La Fayette, GA 30728
(706) 397-2911
Florence H Blankenship Age 87, 532 Crescent Ave, Chickamauga, GA 30707 (706) 397-2911
2014, LaFayette, Walker Co., GA, Obituary
Chattanooga Times Free Press (TN) - February 7, 2014
Deceased Name:
Luther McCall
Luther McCall, 85, passed away on Wednesday, Feb. 5, 2014, at his
residence. Mr. McCall was a native of Moultrie, Ga., but had lived the greater
part of his life in the Chattanooga and north Georgia areas and was a member of
Woodstation Baptist Church.
He worked as an automobile mechanic for many years and enjoyed
fishing, hunting, and skeet shooting. He actually held the Tennessee State
Championship title for skeet shooting for many years.
Mr. McCall was preceded in death by his wife, Nell McCall;
daughter, Carol Bennett; and granddaughter, Samantha Ownby.
Survivors include his daughters,
Brenda Rickett, of Soddy-Daisy, and Gail (Bill) Blankenship, of Flintstone, Ga.; son, Fred McCall,
Chattanooga; sister, Grace Hortman, Moultrie, Ga.; seven grandchildren; 14
great-grandchildren, and one great-great-grandchild.
Funeral services will be held Saturday at 1 p.m. in the South Crest
Chapel with the Rev. Jimmy Powell officiating. Burial will follow in
Tennessee-Georgia Memorial Park.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Public Records; https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/K1ML-GM1
Blankenship, William L. – b.15 Mar 1944,
Residence 1994: Flintstone, GA
Possible Relatives: Gail Blankenship,
Jeffery Scot Blankenship
2013, Rossville, Walker Co., GA, Obituary
Chattanooga Times Free Press (TN) - July 4, 2013
Raymond "Ray" Virgil Amerson, 67, passed away Tuesday,
July 2, 2013, surrounded by his family. Ray was a lifelong resident of the
North Georgia Area, who enjoyed NASCAR and restoring cars. Ray served his
country in the U.S. Navy on the USS Ticonderoga and the USS Oriskany during the
Vietnam War and retired from Combustion Engineering in 2002 after 20 years of
employment. Ray was a loving husband, father and grandfather that will be
missed.
He was preceded in death by his parents, James and Minnie Matthews
Amerson; sisters, Laura Drake and Juanita Johnson; brother, James Richard
Amerson; and brother-in-law, Casey Johnson.
Ray is survived by his wife, of 44 years, Gail Amerson; children,
Martie Currie, Kelly Amerson and Richie Amerson, all of Rossville; granddaughter, Katie Blankenship; great-grandson,
Camerson Blankenship; special granddaughter, Mackenzie Begley;
mother-in-law, Claudia Harris; several nieces and nephews.
A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, July 6, 2013,
in the funeral home chapel, with Brother Kurt Pulver officiating.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2013, Rossville, Walker
Co., GA, Obituary
Chattanooga Times Free Press (TN) - November 2, 2013
Frances Hammontree, 85, died Thursday, Oct. 31, 2013, in a local
hospital. She was a lifelong resident of North Georgia and a member of Brainerd
Baptist Church.
Mrs. Hammontree was preceded in death by her husband, Bill G.
Hammontree.
Survivors are her son, Cecil (Jan) Hammontree, Soddy-Daisy;
daughter, Shelia Lively, Ringgold, Ga.; grandchildren,
Casey (Jen) Hammontree, Kenny (Lindsay) Hammontree, Jenny (Brandon) Blankenship , Cindy
(Will) McGee; 10 great-grandchildren, Lauren, Wyatt, Rhett, Will, Jackson, Alex,
Avery, Clara, Evie and Madi.
Funeral services will be held 1 p.m. Monday in the Heritage Funeral
Home chapel Battlefield Parkway, with Rev. Bill Lowery and Brother Mark Smith
officiating. Interment in National Cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2014, Rossville, Walker Co., GA, Obituary
http://www.chattanoogan.com/2014/1/4/266710/Blankenship-Dorothy-C.-Tookie.aspx
Dorothy C. “Tookie” Blankenship, 69, of Rossville, Georgia, died on Friday, January 3, 2014 in a
local hospital. She was a former employee of Dixie Yarn and was of the Baptist
faith.
She was preceded in death by her brother, Cobb Colvard.
Survivors include her two sons,
Tim (Debbie) Blankenship and Scott
Blankenship, four grandsons,
Anthony (Melissa), Daniel, Max and Matt, great-grandchild, Aydin, sister,
Loretta Hale and brother, Wayne Colvard.
Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, Jan. 7, at 2 p.m.in the
South Crest Chapel of Lane Funeral Home.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2013, Villanow, Walker Co., GA, Obituary
The Daily Citizen, (Dalton, GA) - May 5, 2013
Mrs. Dorothy Ann Cobb, 67, of Villanow, departed this life
Saturday, May 4, 2013, at the local hospital. Dorothy was born May 26, 1945, in
Whitfield County, a daughter of the late James Bell and Nancy Barton Brooks Bell.
She was also preceded in death by her brothers, Robert Bell, Ned
Van Dyke, Billy Bell; great-granddaughter, Catalaya Sepulveda.
She is survived by her husband of 52 years, Glen David
"Bud" Cobb of Villanow; children, Sissie and Kurt Ridley of Villanow,
Logan and Janet Cobb of LaFayette, Dexter and Tina Cobb of Santa Fe, Texas,
Tippy and Tabatha Cobb of Chatsworth; sisters,
Barbara Bivens of Chatsworth, Louise Drain of Dalton, Clara Sue Blankenship of Kentucky, Betty Lou Carson of Dalton;
seven grandchildren, three great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
Services to celebrate the life of Mrs. Dorothy Ann Cobb will be
Tuesday at 2 p.m. at the New Beginnings Baptist Church in Villanow with the
Rev. Junior Williams officiating. Interment will be in Macedonia Baptist Church
in Villanow.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Walker Co., SSDI, http://ssdi.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi
,
Blankenship, Ruth
Mae 90, 09Apr1920 - 03Jan2011, Rossville,
Walker, GA, AL-421-48-1935
Walton
+2013, Loganville,
Walton Co., GA,
Obituary
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, (GA) - June 18, 2013
Mrs. Vera Dove Still Loftin, age 97, passed away Saturday, June 15,
2013, at Clearview Regional Medical Center, Monroe, Georgia, of heart failure.
Funeral Services will be held at 11 AM, Tuesday, June 18, 2013, at
the Corinth Christian Church, with the body lying in state at 10 AM. Minister
Don Hardison and Minister Lester Waters will officiate. Burial will follow in
Corinth Memorial Gardens.
Mrs. Loftin was preceded in death by her husband, Colonel Robert
Taylor Loftin, Jr., United States Air Force, Retired; granddaughter, Lauren
Kate Loftin; parents, William Ira Still, Sr. and Dovie Viola Atkinson Still;
and brothers and sister, William Ira
Still, Jr., Harold Royce Still, and Ruby Lee Still Blankenship.
Mrs. Loftin is survived by Sons and Daughters-in-law: Robert Ira
Loftin and Judy Lee Hill Loftin; Mark Still Loftin and Anita Louise Sanders
Loftin; Grandsons and Granddaughters: Jarrad Michael Vaughn and Olivia Seney
Vaughn; William Taylor Loftin; and Marie L. Riggan and Michael Daniel Riggan;
Great Grandsons and Great Granddaughter: Ethan Gage Vaughn, Elliott Rider
Vaughn, and Michaela Judy Riggan.
Born in Youth, Georgia, on February 5, 1916, Mrs. Loftin attended
Walton County Schools and graduated from Monroe High School. After finishing
business school, she worked in Atlanta, Georgia until she met and married Col.
Loftin on December 12, 1941 and began her career as a homemaker. After several
moves during World War II and Korea, she settled in Atlanta, Georgia, and then
Decatur, Georgia. In 2000 she moved to Bethlehem, Georgia and then Loganville,
Georgia in 2012. She was raised in the Corinth Christian Church, Loganville.
Once she was married, she became a long time member of the First Christian
Church of Atlanta where she was a member of the Christian Women's Fellowship
and Crusaders Class.
After Mrs. Loftin settled in Bethlehem and Loganville she again
attended the Corinth Christian Church, where she was a member of the
Progressive Co-ed Class. At 97 years old, Grandmother, Aunt Vera, or Miss Vera
as she was affectionately called, lived independently, cooked her own meals,
kept a spotless house, and lived with her kitty, Katie. She still drove and attended
church regularly. At her birthday celebration this past February, she was seen
on her knees playing with one of the children and she got up without any help.
Until a year ago she had been in great health and had not been in a hospital as
a patient since the births of her two boys some sixty years ago.
An avid sports fan, she especially loved college football,
basketball, baseball, golf, and hockey. She knew as much about the games as
anyone. She loved her immediate and extended family, her family of friends, her
church, and her travel. She was an avid reader and enjoyed a good book over
television unless there was a game being televised.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2014, Loganville, Walton Co., GA, Obituary
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, (GA) - January 10, 2014
Walter Eugene Blankenship "Eugene", 80, recently of Loganville GA, died at
Peachtree Christian Hospice, Duluth [Gwinnett Co.], GA on Monday, January 6, 2014 of
respiratory failure.
A strong provider for his family and friends, Eugene was loved for
his humor, zest for life, and his ability to repair anything mechanical or
electrical. He was a lifetime member of Rehoboth Baptist Church of Tucker GA
and most recently the First Baptist Church of Lilburn GA. He honorably served
with the United States Air Force. His career in the HVAC industry included
positions as a technician, trainer, and executive. He was a longstanding member
of the Plumbers & Pipefitters Local Union 72 of Atlanta.
He is survived by Eugenia
Power Blankenship (his wife of sixty years), four children Karen Blankenship (Louis Ammon) of Alpharetta GA, Janice
Justice (Gary) of Lawrenceville GA, Susan Ernest (Dale)
of Lawrenceville GA, and Walter
Blankenship, Jr. (Shelly) of
Burleson TX, five grandchildren
(Matthew and Christopher "Chris" Meehan, Jennifer Justice, Christopher and Taylor
Blankenship ), and one great
grandchild (Adalyn Justice). Also surviving are his brothers William "Bill", Hubert, and Jarrett
Blankenship, and sister Janet Bass
all of the Atlanta metropolitan area along with many cousins, nieces, and
nephews.
Funeral services will be Sunday, January 12, 2014 at 2 pm in the
Bill Head Funeral Home, Lilburn/Tucker Chapel. Rev. Ken Hall will be
officiating. Interment will be at Floral Hills Memorial Gardens.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2010, Monroe, Walton Co., GA, Funeral
Published in The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
on July 26, 2010
Dan Blankenship,
80, of Monroe died Saturday. Funeral, 11 a.m. today, Meadows
Funeral Home.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Walton Co., SSDI, http://ssdi.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi
,
Blankenship,
Daniel Lidell 80, 18Jun1930 -
24Jul2010, Monroe, Walton, GA, GA-260-40-1019
Ware
+2012, Waycross, Ware Co., GA, Obituary
Waycross Journal Herald (GA) - August 20, 2012
Doris Blankenship Herrington, 84, died Saturday (Aug. 18, 2012) at her son's residence, after a
brief illness. She was born June 2, 1928 in Floyd County. She was the owner and
operator of The Steak House restaurant on U.S. 1 South.
She was preceded in death by her husband, James A. Herrington Sr.,
a son, James A. Herrington, and a daughter, Doris Kay Herrington.
Survivors include a daughter, Deborah Brooks, of Orlando, Fla.;
sons, Russell P. Herrington, of Portal, Bobby L. Herrington, of Hinesville,
Bruce Herrington, of Lakeland, and Noris Ray Herrington, of Missouri; 16
grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren.
The funeral will be held Wednesday at 2 p.m. in the chapel of Music
Funeral Home in Waycross. Burial will follow in Greenlawn Cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2012, Waycross, Ware Co., GA, Obituary
Valdosta Daily Times (GA) - August 20, 2012
Doris Blankenship Herrington, 84, of Waycross passed away Saturday, August 18, 2012 at her
son's residence after a brief illness. She was born June 2, 1928 in Floyd
County to Leila Pruitt
Blankenship and Robert Austin Blankenship
Sr., the youngest of seven
children. She, along with her late husband, James, was the owner and operator
of The Steak House Restaurant on US 1 South for many years.
She was preceded in death by her husband, James A. Herrington Sr.,
a Son, James A. Herrington Jr., and a Daughter, Doris Kay Herrington.
Survivors include Daughter Deborah Brooks of Orlando, Fla., Four
sons, Russell P. Herrington of Portal, Ga., Bobby L. Herrington of Hinesville,
Ga., Bruce Herrington of Lakeland, Georgia and Norris Ray Herrington of
Sedalia, Miss, 16 grandchildren and eight great grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, August 22, 2012 at 2 p.m.
in the Chapel of Music Funeral Home in Waycross with burial to follow in
Greenlawn Cemetery in Waycross.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2013, Waycross,
Ware Co., GA, Obituary
Waycross Journal Herald (GA) - May 1, 2013
Claire S. Fisher, 89, died Tuesday morning (April 30, 2013) at
Baptist Village Retirement Communities after an extended illness. She was a
native of Cameron, S.C., but lived in Waycross for many years. She was a
retired nurse having been employed by Bruce Hospital in Florence, S.C.,
Memorial Hospital in Waycross, and Dr. George Thomas for two years. She was a
member of First Baptist ChurchWaycross. She was the daughter of the late Angelo
Stoudenmire and Ellen Foxworth Stoudenmire, and the wife of the late Marcus Lee
Fisher Sr.
Survivors include three daughters,
Sharon Blankenship (husband
Dr. R. J.) of Swainsboro, Brenda Jones (husband Dr.
Randy), of Waycross, and Janet Barnes (husband Freddie), of Lexington, S.C.;
one son, Marcus Lee Fisher Jr. (wife Karen), of N. Augusta, S.C.; seven
grandchildren and five great-grandchildren; one sister, Imogene Smith (husband
Jackie), of Titusville, Fla.; and several nieces and nephews.
A funeral will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday at the Music Funeral
Home Chapel. Burial will follow in Greenlawn Cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2014, Waycross, Ware Co., GA, Obituary
Waycross Journal Herald (GA) Date: October 9, 2014
Forrest W. Jerkins, 94, of Waycross, died Tuesday morning (Oct. 7,
2014) at Satilla Care Center. He was born in Roanoke, Va. to the late James W.
Jerkins and Mary Ethel Roberts Jerkins.
After moving from Roanoke at an early age, he was raised in Tampa,
Fla. He attended Lipscomb University in Nashville, Tenn. He enlisted in the
United States Army during World War II where he served in the South Pacific. He
then lived in Hamlet, NC., before moving and settling
in Waycross in 1968. He retired as a master mechanic for the Waycross division
of CSX Railroad after 44 years of service. He was an active member of the City
Boulevard Church of Christ in Waycross and Rockingham Church of Christ in
Rockingham, N.C., serving as an elder at both churches. He served as past
president for the AARP Board of Directors and as past president of the CSX Officers
Club. After retirement, he volunteered for Hospice Satilla.
Along with his parents he was preceded in death by a brother,
Kenneth Jerkins, and a sister, Iris J. Bakise.
He is survived by his wife, Olive M. Jerkins, of Waycross; a
daughter, Denise Nelson (husband, Steve), of Montgomery, Ala.; a son, David
Wilson Jerkins (wife, Deborah), of Knoxville, Tenn.; four grandchildren, Heather Nelson Blankinship
(husband, Michael), Brittany Nelson Heffington (husband, Nick), David Thayer Jerkins
(wife, Lindsey), Rebecca Jerkins; four great-grandchildren,
Ben Blankinship , Drew Blankinship ,
Thayer Jerkins, Harper Jerkins; a brother, E. Ray Jerkins, of Nashville, Tenn.;
numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives.
A funeral will be held 4 p.m. Friday in the Miles-Odum Funeral Home
Chapel. A graveside service will be held 2 p.m. Saturday at the Garden of
Memories Cemetery in Tampa, Fla.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Wayne
2013, Jesup, Wayne Co., GA, Obituary
The Gaffney Ledger, (SC) - July 3, 2013
Kenny "Yank" Orand, 47, died peacefully on Saturday, June
29, 2013, at home under the care of Hospice of South Georgia. Kenny was born in
Washington, D.C., but lived most of his life in Texas and Jacksonville, Fla. He
was a roofer by trade and was always known as a hard worker. Kenny enjoyed
fishing, but his true passion was motorcycles.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Mickey Malloy, and his
father, Gerald Don Orand.
Survivors include his fiancée, Mona Lisa Walker of Jesup, Ga.; six children, Tara and Jessie Orand of
Gastonia, N.C., Nikki
Blankenship of Blacksburg,
S.C., Jessica Page Orand, Michael Kenneth Orand and Faith Marie Orand all of
Jacksonville, Fla.; stepmother, Linda Orand of Jesup, Ga.; two sisters, Denise
Orand and Gerry Orand Moore, both of Florida; and two brothers, Michael Orand
of Ashland City, Tenn., and David Springer of Melbourne, Fla. Four
grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews also survive.
Private memorial services will be held by the family at a later
date.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Webster
+2011, Preston, Webster Co., GA, Funeral
Columbus Ledger-Enquirer (GA) - February 16, 2011
Kattie Blankenship Shannon, 80, Preston, GA, died Tuesday, February 15, 2011. Graveside
Service: Wednesday, February 16, 2011 at 3:00 PM, Preston Cemetery, Preston,
GA, L.B. Smith Funeral Home.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2014, Preston, Webster Co., GA, Obituary
http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=128425289
Yancy Lanier Blankenship, age 55, of 444
Rogers Rd, Preston died at his residence Tuesday, April 15, 2014. He was born
in Richland, September 19, 1959.
He was a member of Preston Baptist Church
and was employed with the Webster County Fire Department since 1990 and
recently retired from there. He enjoyed woodworking and shooting with his
grandson.
Funeral services will be held Thursday,
April 17, 2014, at 11:00 AM at Preston Baptist Church with Rev. Raymond Smith
and Rev. Mark Chandler officiating. Burial will follow at Macedonia Baptist
Church Cemetery. Pallbearers include Richard Lupo, Boria Condrey,
Michael Barley, Terry Harrell, Shorty Blankenship and Cameron Barley.
Survivors include his mother, Betty Blankenship of Preston; two daughters
and sons-in-law, Amanda and Phillip Jackson of Leesburg and Amy Blankenship and Willie
Protho of Richland; a brother and sister-in-law, Linc and Dana
Blankenship of Preston; two grandchildren, Averey Blankenship and Ansley
Jackson.
He was preceded in death by his father,
Alex
Ander
Blankenship and a brother,
Clay
Blankenship.
+2014, Preston, Webster Co., GA, Obituary
http://www.meaningfulfunerals.net/fh/obituaries/obituary.cfm?o_id=2551526&fh_id=14815
William Rodney Shannon, 85, died at Gentiva Hospice in Columbus, [Muscogee
Co.], Georgia, on June 7,
2014. He was born in Muscogee County Georgia on February 9, 1929, to Samuel
Clifton Shannon and Martha Bell Shannon.
He is preceded in death by both of his parents, his wife, Katie Blankenship Shannon, and one son, Clifton (Cliff) Rodney Shannon.
Survivors include two sons, Glenn Allen Shannon and his wife,
Debbie of Preston, GA; and Samuel Christopher Shannon and his wife, Elizabeth
(Bebe) of Preston, Ga; six grandchildren, Chad Norton (Kimberly) of Preston,
GA, Brandon Norton of Newnan, GA; Becky Storey (Allen) of Preston, GA; Katha
Scott (Michael) of Richland, GA; Patrick Shannon of Montezuma, Ga; Chase
Shannon of Preston, GA; and eight great- grandchildren, Beau Norton, Tyler
Norton, Isabella Norton, Sydney Scott, Houston Scott, Nicholas Storey, Jordan
Sanders, Jake Sanders; and one brother, Wayne Shannon (Eleanor) of Preston, GA.
A Graveside Service was held on Monday June 9, 2014, at 11:00 AM,
Preston City Cemetery in Preston, GA. The Reverend Raymond Smith officiated the service and burial. Pallbearers were his
grandsons and grandsons-in-law: Brandon Norton, Chad Norton, Patrick Shannon,
Chase Shannon, Allen Storey, Michael Scott
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2014, Preston, Webster
Co., GA, Obituary
The Albany Herald, (GA) Date: December 10, 2014
Annie Lee Hancock, 84, of Preston, Ga. passed away Wednesday,
December 10, 2014 in the Patterson Hospital in Cuthbert, [Randolph Co., GA]. Mrs. Hancock was born on May 3, 1930 in
Stewart County the daughter of the late Charlie C. Lane and Anna Mae Davis
Lane.
Graveside funeral services will be conducted at 2:00 PM on Friday,
December 12, 2014 in Foreman Cemetery near Preston with Rev. Robert Orr
officiating.
She was a Home Maker and a member of Macedonia Baptist Church.
She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, William E.
"Bill" Hancock, Jr., a daughter, Linda Carol Hancock, 2 sons John
Rufus Hancock and Floyd Terrell Hancock, 2 brothers Charlie Richard Lane and
William Edward Lane and 2 sisters,
Mary Elizabeth Lane Whatley and Lila Mae Blankenship.
Survivors include 3 sons, Sam Hancock of Sasser, Ronnie Hancock of
Blakely and Jerry Hancock of Preston, a sister, Lillian Pickin of Sasser, 5
grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
1940 Census, Coleman, District 1131,
Randolph Co., GA,
Lane, Charlie C. 45, M, GA, Head,
Lane, Annar Mae 30, F, GA, Wife,
Lane, Annie Lee 09, F, GA, Dau,
Lane, Mary E. 08, F, GA, Dau,
Lane, Charlie R. 06, M, GA, Son,
Lane, Leila Mae 03, F, GA, Dau,
Lane, Lilian L. 00, F, GA, Dau,
https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:K7PZ-GQW
SSDI: Blankenship,
Leila, 65, 21Apr1936 - 17Oct2001, Blakely, Early, GA, GA-257-48-4964
Whitfield
2010, Dalton, Whitfield
Co., GA, Obituary
http://www.chattanoogan.com/articles/article_181017.asp , July 31, 2010
Lois Marie Blankenship, 60, of Dalton died Friday, July 30, 2010 at Erlanger Hospital. Lois
was born on August 9, 1949 in Albernat, Ala., a daughter of the late Lloyd
Lawson and Lois Cox Land. She was a member of VFW 4985 auxiliary and American
Legion post 47 auxiliary.
She is survived by her husband, Joseph C. Blankenship of Dalton; sons and daughter-in-law, Christopher Sampson of
Alabama, William and Stacy Hudson of Dalton; brother, Joe Lawson of Alabama;
grandchildren, Austin Hudson, Mercedes Driver, Alexis Driver, Alvie Husan,
Kissee Husan, Baba Husan; extended family and friends, Gene Burchfield, Gene
Burchfield Jr., Dianne Cook and Terry Keith, Steve Cole, Elvin Cornelison, Gene
and Tonya Cornelison, Bobby Dixon, Angel Garcia, Lucy Olivas and Miguel
Orellana.
Services to celebrate the life of Lois Marie Blankenship will be held Saturday, Aug. 7, at 1:30 p.m. at the VFW Post 4985.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2011, Dalton, Whitfield Co., GA, Obituary
The Daily Citizen, (Dalton, GA) - August 24, 2011
Mrs. Frances Eloise Carlock Russo, 65, of Dalton passed away
Monday, Aug. 22, 2011, at Hamilton Medical Center.
Frances was preceded in death by her parents, Albert and Efferine
Carlock; and her great-granddaughter, Keilee Foster.
She is survived by her husband, Johnny Russo; son and
daughter-in-law, Kenny and Faye Russo of Dalton; daughter, Denise Bryant of
Dalton; brothers and sisters-in-law, Jackie and Juanita Carlock of Dalton,
Calvin and Brenda Carlock of Chatsworth and James Carlock of Chatsworth; sisters and brothers-in-law, Wanda and Roy Blankenship of Chatsworth and Sandra and Roger Pittman of Chatsworth;
grandchildren, Stephanie Woodruff, Eric Goble, Lindsey Nesbitt, Brittney
Corriher, Brandon Russo, Crystal Russo Ashcraft, Peyton Russo and Steven Bowen;
great-grandchildren, Lashanda Woodruff, Kelsey Rogers, Destiny Goble, Anhdrea
Jones, Davonte Foster, Serenity Foster and Amari Howard; aunts, nieces, nephews
and cousins.
Services to celebrate the life of Frances are Thursday at 2 p.m. in
the chapel of Peeples Funeral Home with the Rev. James Whitmore and the Rev.
John Souther officiating. Burial will follow in Mount Carmel Cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2012, Dalton, Whitfield Co., GA, Obituary
The Daily Citizen, (Dalton, GA) - January 12, 2012
Mr. Ronald Ray Thornton, 60, of Dalton, departed this life on
Wednesday morning, Jan. 11, 2012, at his home. Ronald was born Oct. 25, 1951,
in Dalton, a son of the late Edward Eccleston Thornton Jr. and Bertha Lee Brock
Thornton.
He was also preceded in death by his brother, Raymond Thornton;
sister, Rebecca Thornton; brothers-in-law,
Jerry Brindle and Don
Blankenship; and his best
friend and fishing buddy, Gene Buckner. Ronald was an avid outdoorsman; he
loved fishing, telling fish tales, the Georgia Bulldogs and NASCAR. He was a
1969 graduate of Eastbrook High School where he was the high school
quarterback. He proudly served his country during the Vietnam Conflict. His
favorite drivers were Bill Elliott and Trevor Bain.
He is survived by his wife, Violet Gilbert Thornton of the home;
they would have celebrated their 28th wedding anniversary on Jan. 31; son and
daughter-in-law, Shawn and Annette Thornton of Chatsworth; daughters and
sons-in-law, Susan Wilkey, Jeanenne and Allan Kendrick, Tammie and Ralph
Willis, all of Dalton; grandchildren, Alexander and Kensey Wilkey, Andrew,
Blake and Derek Thornton, Brooke Shipman, Cody Kendrick, Andrew Bonds and Job
Willis; sisters and brothers-in-law,
Wanda Brindle, Linda
Blankenship, Reba and Kenneth
Robertson, Rita Thornton, Roberta and Jessie Nicholson; very special friend,
Pat Buckner; sister-in-law, Sandra Thornton, all of Dalton; and several nieces
and nephews.
Services to celebrate the life of Mr. Ronald Ray Thornton will be
Saturday at 2 p.m. at the Melrose Chapel of Ponders Funeral Home with the Rev.
Ronald Guffey and the Rev. Robert Beavers officiating. He will be laid to rest
at the Pine Grove Baptist Church Cemetery. Greg Thornton, David Wakefield, Jerry Blankenship, Freddy Ownby, Eddie Ownby, Cody Kendrick
and Ron Correll will serve as pallbearers.
Military honors will be provided by the American Legion Post 112.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2012, Dalton, Whitfield Co., GA, Obituary
The Daily Citizen, (Dalton, GA) - October 15, 2012
Chester Howard, 70, of Dalton, passed away Sunday, Oct. 14, 2012,
at his residence.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Andrew and Ruby Carlock
Howard; brother, D. H. "Peanut" Howard; parents-in-law, Erwin and
Frances Parker Defore; brother-in-law, Erwin George "Sonny" Defore;
and niece, Cynthia Lynn Defore.
He is survived by his wife, Gladys Howard; sons and
daughters-in-law, Chester "Junior" and Kimberly L. Howard of Dalton,
and Sandy R. and Tammy E. Howard of Rocky Face; sister, Kathy Howard Bearden;
brother and sister-in-law, Jerry D. and Jeraline Howard of Dalton; brothers-in-law
and sisters-in-law, Patsy Cross
Howard of Dalton, Leroy and Phyllis Defore of Chatsworth, Gene and Becky Chance
of Dalton, Deborah Blankenship
Defore, Jerry and Florence
Miller, all of Dalton, and Terry and JoAnn Goble of Calhoun; Richard and Betty
Sue Mathis, Gary Defore, and David and Deborah Defore, all of Dalton;
grandchildren, Matthew Brandon Howard and Lindsey McCutchen, Jessica Kaylan and
Ray Sheets, Lora Ruth Catlett, and Preston Kyle Catlett; a great-grandchild,
Courtney Erin Sheets; and nieces and nephews.
A memorial service will be held Saturday at 3 p.m. at The Church on
the Hill with the Rev. Dewey Fleming and the Rev. Eddie Taylor officiating.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2014, Dawnville, Whitfield Co., GA, Obituary
The Daily Citizen, (Dalton, GA) - February 22, 2014
Mr. Charles Jimmy Ownbey, 72, of the Dawnville community, departed
this life Thursday, Feb. 20, 2014, in Palm Coast, Fla., as a result of injuries
sustained in a motorcycle accident. He was a Christian and attended Temple
Baptist Church. Charles was born May 25, 1941, in Dalton, a son of the late
John Bulon and Sarah Crump Ownbey.
He was also preceded in death by his first wife of 47 years and the
mother of his children, Sue Green Ownbey; brothers, Johnny, Sylvan and Gerald
Ownbey; sisters, Louise Byers Faw,
Betty Wofford and Merle Blankenship .
He is survived by his wife, Rebecca Centers Ownbey of the
residence; sons and daughters-in-law, Darel and Crystale Ownbey of Calhoun,
Bryan and Kim Ownbey of Rocky Face; daughters and son-in-law Darlene and Steven
Chance, Cindy Burton, all of Dalton; grandchildren, Natasha and Justin Clements
of Calhoun, Jantzen and Sarah Chance of Dalton, Tyler and Jillian Ownbey of
Chattanooga, Blake Ownbey of Rocky Face, Austin Burton of Dalton;
great-grandson, Weston Clements of Calhoun; Rebecca's children and their
families, Chris Stanley and Shawna Miller, both of Dalton and Brittany Shelton
of Centre, Ala.; father-in-law and mother-in-law, Arvil and Juanita Centers of
Dalton; sister and brother-in-law, Helen and Charles Dill of Dalton;
sister-in-law, Evelyn Ownbey; brother-in-law, Gene Wofford, both of Dalton;
several nieces, nephews and many friends.
Gravesides services are today at 3 p.m. at Harmony Grove Baptist
Church Cemetery with the Rev. Bret Yeager officiating. A memorial service will
be in the near future with the date and time to be announced.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
SSDI: Blankenship, Merle O., 75, 26Oct1930
- 03Jul2006, Dalton, Whitfield, GA, GA-254-42-6567
Whitfield Co., SSDI, http://ssdi.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi
,
Blankenship, Lois
M. 60, 09Aug1949 - 30Jul2010, Dalton,
Whitfield, GA, AL-421-68-0853
Worth
2013, Sylvester, Worth Co., GA, Obituary
The Albany Herald, (GA) - April 2, 2013
Mr. Samuel D. "Sam" Cagle, 64, of Sylvester died Monday
April 1, 2013 at his residence.
A memorial service will be held at 2:00 PM on Friday April 5, 2013
at Lakeside Baptist Church in Albany with Rev. Ken Chancellor officiating.
Mr. Cagle was born on August 7, 1948 in Rockwood, TN; to the late
Samuel Gordon and Helen Ruby Wright Cagle. He was a United States Army Veteran
of the Vietnam War, and had lived in Worth County since 1985. Mr. Cagle retired
from Miller/Coors as an Electrician and was a member of the I.A.M. 2699. He was
a member of the Lakeside Baptist Church. Mr. Cagle enjoyed hunting, fishing,
watching NASCAR and the Atlanta Braves. He was good at working with his hands.
Survivors include his wife, Janice Sizemore Odom Cagle of
Sylvester; children, Kelly Blankenship of WI; Donna Cotton of, WI; Brady Cagle of
Lee County and Amy Cagle of Dougherty County, step children, Donna Odom Pope of
Sylvester; Tammy Odom Britt of Sylvester and Jamey Odom of Sylvester; 5
grandchildren, 3 step grandchildren and 2 step great grandchildren, brothers,
David Cagle, Daryl Cagle and Doyle Cagle, sister, Patsy Padgett all of
Tennessee.
For those desiring memorials may be made to Lakeside Baptist
Church, 2806 N. Jefferson St. Albany, GA., 31707. The family will receive
friends on Friday from 12:30 until service hour at the church. Sign our online
guest registry at http://www.banksfh.com/ Banks Funeral Home in Sylvester is in
charge of the arrangements. Banks Funeral Home Sylvester 229/776-2055
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com