2015-2019, GA, Compiled by James W. Blankenship jkblank1(at)sbcglobal.net
Baldwin
2015, Milledgeville, Baldwin Co., GA, Obituary
Published in The Fairfax County Times (Reston,
VA) from May 22 to June 19, 2015
Mrs. Ida Belle Blankenship Monroe, age 92 [1923], passed away on Tuesday, May 19, 2015.
Funeral services will be conducted on Friday, May 29, 2015 at 1 PM
in the Chapel of Williams Funeral Home in Milledgeville, with interment at the
Georgia Veterans Memorial Cemetery at 2:30 PM.
Ida was an avid golfer, bowler and bridge player. She is survived
by her husband of 72 years, Leo L. Monroe; son, Scott (Cheryl) Monroe of
Milledgeville; daughter, Elizabeth (Cliff) Reynolds of Fairfax, VA;
grandchildren, Ashley Nam of Fairfax, Rachel Koch of Washington DC, Chelsea and
Doug Monroe, both of Milledgeville; great-grandchildren, Chase Nam, Sam Koch,
and Alexandra McDade.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2015, Milledgeville, Baldwin Co., GA, Obituary
The Union-Recorder, (Milledgeville, GA) - September 25, 2015
Mr. Leo LeRoy Monroe, age 94, passed away on Tuesday, September 22,
2015.
Funeral services will be held at 3 PM on Tuesday, September 29,
2015 in the Chapel of Williams Funeral Home of Milledgeville. Private Interment
will be held at Georgia Veterans Memorial Cemetery.
Mr. Monroe was a native of Sioux Falls, South Dakota and lived in
Phoenix, Arizona prior to moving to Milledgeville 6 years ago to be near his
son, daughter-in-law and two grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his wife of over 72 years, Ida Blankenship Monroe and his parents, William H. Monroe and Elizabeth May Monroe.
He was a 32nd Degree Mason and a retired Naval Officer having
served in the Pacific during WWII, and Korea. Mr. Monroe retired from the Navy
after 22 years. He then worked for New York University in New York City and
later retired from a retail pharmaceutical chain in northern Virginia before
moving to Arizona.
He is survived by his son, Scott (Cheryl) Monroe of Milledgeville;
daughter, Elizabeth (Cliff) Reynolds of Fairfax, VA; Grandchildren, Ashley Nam,
of Fairfax, VA, Rachel Koch, of Washington, DC, Chelsea Monroe and Doug Monroe,
both of Milledgeville; and great-grandchildren, Sam Koch, Chase Nam and
Alexandra McDade.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Bartow
+2019, Adairsville, Bartow Co., GA, Obituary
The Daily Tribune News, (Cartersville, GA) - October 28, 2019
Mary Audrey Towe, 73, of Adairsville passed away October 26, 2019,
at home with her family. She was born in Adairsville, GA, on October 21, 1946,
to the late James Roy and Ethel Baggett Towe.
Audrey was retired from Klopman Mills/Galey & Lord where she
worked faithfully for 35+ years. She was a lifelong member of Dry Creek Baptist
Church in Adairsville.
Audrey loved her family and was a devoted sister to Sara Towe
Blankenship, her husband Gene Blankenship, the late James Daniel and JoAnn Towe and Vivian Towe
Armstrong. She was most beloved by her nephews and nieces whom she loved as her
children, Jeff Blankenship, Mark and Jennifer Armstrong Elliott, Andy and Tonya
Blankenship and Casey and
Melanie Armstrong Twilley. Great-nieces
and nephews, Ashley Cole Griffin, Jake Elliott, Cam Blankenship, Hannah Blankenship,
Grace Twilley, and Mason Twilley.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, October 30, 2019, at 2:00
pm from Dry Creek Baptist Church, Adairsville with Reverends Randy Jackson and
Larry Towe officiating. Interment will follow in Eastview Cemetery,
Adairsville. Pallbearers include Jeff Blankenship, Andy Blankenship,
Jake Elliott, Mason Twilley, Cam Blankenship, and
Carl Towe. Honorary pallbearers include, Randy Hazelwood and Bobby Hazelwood.
Barton Funeral Home, Adairsville.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2019, Cartersville, Bartow Co., GA, Obituary
The Daily Tribune News, (Cartersville, GA) - April 2, 2019
William Benjamin "Ben" Hager of Cartersville passed away
at his home on March 28, 2019, Ben began his life's adventure on July 17, 1982
in West Virginia. Ben was 36 years young.
His family moved to Cartersville in December of 1984 and this is
where Ben grew up, went to school, made lifelong friends, worked hard and
played hard, and lived the rest of his adventure. He loved the outdoors, being
on the water and on his four-wheeler. He had 2 faithful pups, Zeke and Lucy,
and loved them dearly.
Ben graduated from Cass High School and went to work with his dad
in the landscaping business. He then pursued work with his learned skills in
welding at Sheet Metal Components. This eventually led him to a 10 year career
with Paragon Trailer Center where he began as a Tank Trailer Mechanic/Welder
and worked his way up to Parts and Sales Manager. Restructuring late last year
at Paragon then led Ben to a new career in the tanker industry as a Business
Development Manager with National Tank Service beginning January 2, 2019.
In the spring of 2016, Ben met Ashley and her two children, Adison
and Graham. The two were engaged on September 2, 2017. Together with their
families, they eagerly awaited to celebrate their nuptials on March 30, 2019.
Ben was preceded in death by his grandparents, William Bill and
Janet Barker Hager, and Donald Dewain Toler; and his cousin, William
"Billy" Moscoe Conley.
Ben was an only child and survived by his fiancé and her children,
Ashley Crosby, Adison Crosby and Graham Crosby of Morganton; his father,
William Carlos Hager (Teresa) of Rockmart, his mother, Cynthia Toler Dutton
(Troy) of Adairsville; his grandmother,
Helen Blankenship of Adairsville; his step-brothers, Eric
Crumley (Whitney) and Matt Crumley of Rockmart; his step-sister, Amanda Dutton
Samples (Sean) of Fairmount, and Maggie Dutton Taylor (Trey) of Savannah; and
several aunts, uncles, and cousins.
Funeral services will be conducted at 2:00 pm, on Thursday, April
4, 2014, in the chapel of Parnick Jennings Funeral Home, with Pastor Lane
Vrooman officiating. A private interment will follow.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2019, Cartersville, Bartow Co., GA, Obituary
The Daily Tribune News, (Cartersville, GA) - July 20, 2019
Larry David Craig, 51, of Cartersville, GA, passed away Friday,
July 19, 2019. Larry was born March 11, 1968, to Mr. Lawrence George Craig and Mrs. Viola Millwood
Johnsey in Marietta, GA.
Larry was a very talented man. In his high school years, Cassville
High School Class of '86, he was in marching band, Eagle Scout, and a straight A student. Larry was truly dedicated to anything he pursued.
He was a devoted husband, son, father, brother and grandfather. In Larry's
later years, he enjoyed being PePaw to his three grandchildren. He worked for
Chemical Products for 12 years before working for AT&T for over 19 years.
Larry will be truly missed by all who knew and loved him.
He is preceded in death by his grandparents, Mr. Virgil and Mary
Lou Craig and Mr. Jim Millwood and Lois Millwood Lipscomb; mother-in-law, Linda
Ruth Berry; aunt, Shirley Ann Hall; and nephew, Maverick Wehunt.
He is survived by his loving wife, Michelle Berry Craig; children
Kirsten (Armando) Craig, Aire Craig, Brandyn and Parker Jeffery; mother, Viola
(Daryl) Johnsey; father, Lawrence (Cathy) George Craig; grandchildren Ellery,
Sawyer and Finn; brother, Allen Hitt; sisters
Jenny (Simon) Drummond, Michelle
(Brian) Blankenship and Connie
(Jason) Arp. Several nieces and nephews also survive to cherish Larry's memory.
A Celebration of Life Service for Larry will be conducted in the
Owen Funeral Home Chapel Monday, July 22, 2019, at eleven o'clock in the
morning. Serving as pallbearers will be: Brandyn Jeffery, Parker Jeffery, Caleb
Wehunt, Allen Hitt, Armando Ramirez Saucedo and Drew Hightower. Interment will
follow the service at Pine Haven Memorial Gardens in Hollywood, Al.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2019, Cartersville, Bartow Co., GA, Obituary
The Daily Tribune News, (Cartersville, GA) - November 25, 2019
Anthony Steven Dorsett, 28, passed away on Saturday, November 23,
2019. Born in Rome on December 11, 1990, he was the son of Max Dorsett and
Kelly McIntyre.
Anthony loved everybody especially his family. He was employed as a
heavy equipment operator and was a member of local 926. He was close to
completing his apprenticeship. Anthony loved working on cars and racing Go
Karts. He was a Go Kart Racing Champion and the mechanic behind his consecutive
championship racing seasons.
He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Maxie L. Dorsett and
Jimmy Lee McIntyre.
Survivors include his parents; his brother and sister-in-law, David
and Mara Dorsett; his nieces, Madison Dorsett and Natalie Dorsett; his grandparents, June and Wayne Isaac, and
Peggy Blankenship; and numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 pm, on Friday, November 29,
2019, in the chapel of Parnick Jennings Funeral Home and Cremation Services
with Reverend Don Jenkins, Pam Dorsett, and Mickeal Lloyd officiating. Burial
will follow on Kingston Cemetery. Serving as pallbearers will be Greg Turner,
Brian Isaac, Bryan Moore, Zach Pas, Junior Moore, and Eric Moore.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2019, Kingston, Bartow
Co., GA, Obituary
The Daily Tribune News, (Cartersville, GA) - October 4, 2019
Mr. John Wesley Baker, age 84, of Kingston, GA, passed away
Thursday evening, October 3, 2019, at Floyd Medical Center, Rome, [Floyd Co., GA]. He was born in Bartow County, July 7,
1935, son of the late John Akin Baker and Amanda Cochran Baker.
He was of the Baptist faith and attended Amazing Grace Baptist
Church. He worked as a machinist at EZ Mills for 38 years before retiring. An
avid musician, he enjoyed singing and playing bluegrass music with several
different groups. In his younger years he raced dirt tracks and later became a
member of the Georgia Automobile Racing Hall of Fame in Dawsonville.
Mr. Baker was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Mary
Elizabeth Hale Baker in 2014; son, Johnny Baker in 1998; and sisters, Barbara (Bill) Blankenship and Jamie (Sam) Simmons.
Survivors include his son and daughter-in-law, Marty and DeAndra
Baker of Cartersville; daughter and son-in-law, Sarah (Sissy) and Don Jenkins
of Kingston; daughter-in-law, Misty Jackson Baker of Adairsville;
grandchildren, Kristi (John) Culver, Holly (Alex) Coker, Mitchell Jenkins,
Aliza Baker, and Bryce Baker; great-grandchildren, Cooper, Owen, and Weston
Culver, Pepper Culver, Cade Baker, and Hudson Coker.
Funeral services will be held Monday, October 7, 2019, at 11:00 am
from the chapel of Barton Funeral Home, Adairsville, with Reverends David Baker
and Tim Bennett officiating. Interment will follow in the family lot of
Kingston Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Sammy Simmons, Jason Alexander, Jeff
Williams, James Curtis, Alex Coker, and Michael Herod. Honorary pallbearers
will be Doyle Watters, Wayne Jacobs, and Randy Bennett.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Ben Hill
+2017, Fitzgerald, Ben
Hill Co., GA, Obituary
https://www.afterlife.co/us/obituary-fitzgerald-harold-eugene-blankenship-6471847
Harold Eugene Blankenship, 83, of Fitzgerald, Georgia, died Saturday, November 25, 2017, at
his residence. He was born July 8, 1934, in Davin, West Virginia, to the late Gona & Ruth Cline Blankenship.
He served his country honorably in the United States Army. He was
stationed in Germany between the Korean and Vietnam Wars. Mr. Blankenship
worked for General Motors as a tool and die man at Delco-Remy in Fitzgerald as
well as in Parma, Ohio. He returned to Fitzgerald a year ago from Franklin,
West Virginia. He was an avid hunter and fisherman and loved to watch old
Westerns.
He is survived by his wife
of 61 years, Marie Burgess
Blankenship of Fitzgerald; his
children and their spouses: Harold Lynn Blankenship & Roxanne of McMinnville, Oregon, Don Blankenship of Lake Milton, Ohio, David Blankenship & Tracey of Plattsburgh, New York, Larry Blankenship & Jeanette of Durham, North Carolina,
and Lori Blankenship McDonald & Jason of Fitzgerald; 12
grandchildren; 2 step-grandchildren; 2 great-grandchildren; two sisters: Eva Mae
Reese of Hollywood, Florida and Charlotte Crews of
Cleveland, Ohio; and a brother, Ronnie Blankenship & Connie of Surprise, Arizona.
Private memorial services will be held at a later date.
Berrien
+2019, Ray City, Berrien
Co., GA, Obituary
https://www.musicfuneralservices.com/obituaries/Hattie-Blankenship/#!/Obituary
Hattie Mae Blakenship, of Ray City, passed away surrounded by her loving family on
Wednesday, December 11, 2019. She was born May 18, 1933 in Ray City, GA to the
late Joseph Sirmans and Clyde Cole Fountain.
Hattie worked for Publix for numerous years and was of the Baptist
faith.
Along with her parents, she is preceded in death by a Son, Fred
Warren, daughter, Linda Wood, Husband,
William Blankenship, sisters, Edna Thomas and Mary Martter and
a brother, Junior Sirmans
Survivors include; Grandchildren; Christopher Wood and Thomas
Warren, Great Grandchildren Heather Wood, Britany Wood, Christian Mercer,
Sister and Brother-in-law, Marie (Forrest) Fenton of Ray City, GA
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 am, Saturday, December 14,
2019, in the Lakeland chapel of Music Funeral Services with burial to follow in
Beaver Dam Cemetery.
Bibb
+2016, Macon, Bibb Co., GA, Obituary
Published in The Telegraph on Apr. 4, 2016
Leon Ray Kitchens passed away on April 2, 2016.
He was a veteran in the United States Air Force and was a member of
Morningside Baptist Church. He was also a member of the Macon Amateur Radio
Club (call #WU4C), raised poultry for Strain Poultry and was retired from GA
Kraft.
He was predeceased by his wife Vivian Joyce Skipper; and parents
Oscar Ross and Maggie Yearty Kitchens. He was also predeceased by seven of his
eight siblings, Susie Riggins, John
Kitchens, O.R. Kitchens, Nolan Kitchens, Eva Blankenship,
Bertha Epps, Elizabeth Woodward and Luther Kitchens.
Survivors include daughters, Luann McCook (Marcus) of Jones County
and Barbara Davis (Dwaine) of Jones County; grandchildren, Dana Tice (Chris) of
Jones County and Brandi Alkire (Mason) of Locus Grove; great grandchildren,
Makenzie Lewis (Austin) of Norfolk, Virginia and Paige of Jones County,
Savannah, Jessica and Josh; and sister-in-law Nell Milam of Macon, GA.
Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, April 5, 2016 at 2:00 PM
at Morningside Baptist, 3519 Jeffersonville Rd, Macon, GA 31217. Reverend Ron
Watson and Dr. Bill Hardee will be officiating with burial at Henderson
Stripling Cemetery on Henderson Rd.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
1930 Census,
Roberts, Jones Co., GA,
Kitchens, Oscar
R 50, M, GA, Head,
Kitchens, Maggie 49, F, GA, Wife,
Kitchens, Susie 29, F, GA, Dau,
Kitchens, Eva 20, F, GA, Dau,
Kitchens, Bertha 17, F, GA, Dau,
Kitchens,
Elizabeth 14, F, GA, Dau,
Kitchens, Oscar
Jr. 11, M, GA, Son,
Kitchens, Leon 02, M, GA, Son,
https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:3WYP-GW2
2016, Macon, Bibb Co., GA Obituary
Published in The Telegraph on June 28, 2016
Velma S. Sears, 80, passed away on Sunday, June 26, 2016. Mrs.
Sears was born in Lumber City, GA.
Mrs. Sears was a member of Central Fellowship Baptist Church and
enjoyed cooking and gardening. She was a devoted and loving wife, mother,
grandmother, and great grandmother.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Cora Ethel and Lewis
Conley, and her husband, James Harris Sears, Sr.
She is survived by her children:
Lisa Sears (Keith) Blankenship of Macon, James H. (Robin) Sears, Jr. of Macon, John W.
Sears of Macon, grandchildren:
Stefanie Simpson, Matthew (Jennifer) Blankenship, Joshua (Katie) Blankenship, Jordan Blankenship, James
Harris (Brooke) Sears, III, Robert David Sears, Brooks C. (Peyton) Sears, and
Alicia Sears (Justin) Gunter, and 18 great grandchildren.
A Celebration of her life will be held on Wednesday, June 29, 2016
at 10:00 a.m. at Snow's Memorial Chapel, Pio Nono. Burial will be at 2:00 p.m.
at Riverside Cemetery in Lumber City, GA with the Rev. John Prettyman and Rev.
Larry Ressor officiating.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2016, Macon, Bibb Co., GA, Obituary
Published in The Telegraph on Oct. 31, 2016
John Roberson of Macon, Georgia - January 16, 1947 - October 30,
2016
John Roberson, 69, of Macon, Georgia passed away Sunday, October
30, 2016. Born in Macon, he was the son of the late Nat Roberson and Carrie Lou Blankenship Roberson.
He was a U.S. Army veteran serving in the 101st Airborne in Vietnam
where he was awarded several medals including the Bronze Star.
He is survived by his daughter, Nancy Freidhof (Patrick),
grandchildren, Rebbecka and Ethan Freidhof and great grandchild, Israel
Freidhof. Sisters, Diane Rutledge, Dorothy Shell and Rozelle
Oxyer. Beloved pet, Baby.
Graveside Services will be held Wednesday at 11:00 a.m. in Macon
Memorial Park Cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2017, Macon, Bibb Co., GA, Obituary
Published in The Telegraph on Apr. 20, 2017
Matthew David Blankenship - September 27, 1993 - April 18, 2017 -
Macon, GA.
Matthew, 23, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Tuesday, April
18, 2017. He was born in Abilene, TX to Michael Blankenship
and Mystee Leno Wilcox.
Matthew was a 2012 graduate of Rutland High School. While at
Rutland Matthew was selected to participate in the Governor's Honors Program in
Voice. Matthew attended Georgia Southern University where he was involved in
the Sing at Southern group and the Georgia Southern Chorale. As a member of the
Southern Chorale Matthew toured Austria and Italy and sang at St. Peter's
Basilica in Vatican City. Matthew also sang in several operas and theater
productions.
He was preceded in death by his sister, Melodee
Blankenship.
Matthew is survived by father,
Michael (Emily) Blankenship of Macon, mother, Mystee (Dean) Wilcox of Gray, paternal grandparents, Charles (Ginny) Blankenship and
Sharon (L.E.) McElmurray, maternal grandfather, William Leno, several aunts,
uncles, nieces, nephews, and cousins.
A Celebration of his life will be held on Saturday, April 22, 2017
at 11:00 a.m. at Bellevue Baptist Church with the Rev. Jason Blankenship and the Rev. George McMillan officiating. The family will greet
friends from 10:00 a.m. to service time.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2017, Macon, Bibb Co., GA, Obituary
The Macon Telegraph, (GA) - November 3, 2017
Larry Ennis, of Hartley Bridge Road, Macon, Georgia died Monday,
October 30, 2017, at a local hospital. Mr. Ennis was born May 28, 1950, and had
lived in the middle Georgia area his entire life. He was the son of the late
Oscar B. Ennis, Sr. and Clara Murray Ennis.
Mr. Ennis was a self-employed electrician and was
an avid outdoorsman loving to fish and hunt.
Mr. Ennis is survived by his wife: Wanda; son: Stephen; sister: Linda Ennis Blankenship; his furbaby: "Colby" and by numerous friends.
Services will be held 1:00pm, Sunday, November 5, 2017, in the
chapel of Bradley Baptist Church with interment at the church cemetery. Rev.
Steve Johnson will officiate.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2018, Macon, Bibb
Co., GA, Obituary
The Macon Telegraph, (GA) - January 14, 2018
Jack E. Harrison September 23, 1937 - January 13, 2018 Macon, GA-
Jack E. Harrison, 80, passed away on Saturday, January 13, 2018
surrounded by his family. He was born in Crawford, County to the late Richard
and Mattie Harrison.
Upon graduation from Crawford County High School in 1955, he and
three of his friends joined the Navy to see the World. In 1992 after 34 years
of employment, he retired from Robins Air Force Base as Chief of the Resources
Management Branch, Directorate of Distribution. During his career Jack hired
hundreds of employees for their first job on base. He was a member and Past
President of the Exchange Club Macon West. He was a member of Lizella Methodist
Church, New Beginnings Sunday School, and the Men's Club. Jack enjoyed sports
on TV and was an avid crappie fisherman and bird hunter. He especially enjoyed
quail hunting with his bird dogs. He was a dedicated NASCAR race fan since the
early 1960's. Jack had a mischievous sense of humor and enjoyed pulling pranks
and jokes on his friends.
Jack was preceded in death by his brothers, Cook Harrison, John
Harrison and sister, Louise Woolf.
He is survived by his longtime companion and wife of 53 years,
Annette Harrison of Macon, niece, Brenda (Gary) Matheny of Cleveland, TN,
niece, Connie (Roger) Alverson of Thomaston, GA and Cathy (Andy) Pollard of
Thomaston, nephew, Ronnie (Mary) Harrison of Waycross, great nieces, Tiffany
(Jason) Blankenship, Harleigh
Alverson and Krysten Alverson and great nephews, Brian (Pauline) Matheny, USAF
and Wyatt Pollard and 10 great-great nieces and nephews. He is also survived by
his adopted grandson and buddy, Seth Ivey of Lizella. Jack especially enjoyed
the time he spent with Seth watching him grow up from a three month old baby to
become a good fisherman, dirt bike rider, and football player.
A Celebration of his Life will be held on Tuesday, January 16, 2018
at 2:00 p.m. in the Chapel of Macon Memorial Park Funeral Home. Burial will be
in Macon Memorial Park Cemetery with the Rev.
Jason Blankenship and Rev. Gosh Gale officiating.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2018, Macon, Bibb
Co., GA, Obituary
The Macon Telegraph, (GA) - September 21, 2018
Lovett Eugene McElmurray, Jr., 90, passed away Wednesday, September
19, 2018. He was born September 9, 1928 in Lizella the son of the late Mary
Bertha Harden McElmurray and Lovett Eugene McElmurray, Sr.
Mr. McElmurray was retired from Armstrong World Industries after 35
years of service and was also a member of the National Guard.
Mr. McElmurray was preceded in death by two grandchildren, Melodee
and Matthew Blankenship and
two brothers, William and James McElmurray.
Mr. McElmurray is survived by his wife, Sharon Long McElmurray of
Macon; step-son, Michael Blankenship (Emily) of Cartersville; several
nieces and nephews.
A Celebration of his Life will be held at 11:00 AM Saturday at
Bellevue Baptist Church with Rev. Jim Duggan and Rev. Michael Blankenship officiating. Burial will be private for family only in Macon
Memorial Park Cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2019, Macon, Bibb
Co., GA, Obituary
The Macon Telegraph, (GA) - March 29, 2019
Margaret Mote Suttles, 80, passed away on Thursday, March 28, 2019.
She was born June 3, 1938, in Macon, GA to the late Ernest Guy and Annie Blankenship Mote.
Margaret was a member of Southside Methodist Church. Margaret was
the co-owner of Suttles Carpet and Tile for thirty four years. She was a
devoted and loving wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and sister.
She was known to her grandchildren and great grandchildren as "Nana
Claus".
She is survived by her beloved husband of sixty years, Furman David
Suttles of Macon, daughter, Kathy (Ronnie) Blalock of Macon, Todd (Julie)
Suttles of Macon, grandchildren; Brian Blalock, Kaley (Brian) Stephens, Connor
(Taylor) Suttles, Cameron (Ryan) Mosley and Cason Suttles, great grandchildren,
Branson and Kenna Stephens, brother, Tack Mote of Gray, and sister, Dorothy
Harbin.
A graveside service will be held on Saturday, March 30, 2019 at 11:00
am, at Macon Memorial Park Cemetery with the Rev. Ron Holland officiating.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
1940 Census,
Ward 4, Macon, Bibb Co, GA,
Mote, Ernest 30, M, GA, Head,
Mote, Louise 26, F, GA, Wife,
Mote, Cornelia 08, F, GA, Dau,
Mote, Leroy 04, M, GA, Son,
Mote, Margaret 01, F, GA, Dau,
Wilder, Ernest 30, M, GA, BrotherL,
Wilder, Allene 28, F, GA, Sister,
Wilder, Roy 05, M, GA, Nephew,
Wilder, Lois 03, F, GA, Niece,
https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:K72V-P8Q
+2019, Macon, Bibb
Co., GA, Obituary
The Macon Telegraph, (GA) - June 23, 2019
Jeanette Johnson Monroe, 91, of Macon died Friday, June 21, 2019.
She was born March 6, 1928, in Metter, Georgia to the late Leroy Edwards and
Iris Woodcock Edwards.
Jeanette was a well-known seamstress. She attended Tattnall Square
Baptist Church. Jeanette loved fishing, watching the Atlanta Braves, sewing,
cooking, and spending time at Lake Sinclair.
Jeanette is preceded in death by her first husband, William E. Johnson
and her second husband, Thomas Monroe, and daughter Rhonda Scott.
Jeanette is survived by her daughters, Brenda Howington (Tony) of
Macon, and Beverly Williamson (Tommy) of Macon; six grandchildren, Andy
Howington (Michelle) of Commerce, Georgia; Wendy Howington of Macon, Drew Scott
of Warner Robins, Justin Scott of Milledgeville, Thomas Williamson (Tiffany) of
Macon, and Amanda Williamson of Macon; four great-grandchildren, Hattie
Williamson, Thomas Williamson IV, J.T. Scott, and Scarlett Hardison; and two sisters, Joan Wooten and Pat Blankenship , both of McDonough, Georgia.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday, June 25, 2019 at 2:00 pm, at
Hart's Mortuary at the Cupola with the Reverend Joe McDaniel officiating.
Interment will be at Riverside Cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2019, Macon, Bibb
Co., GA, Obituary
The Macon Telegraph, (GA) - November 8, 2019
Annette Harrison February 12, 1938 - November, 6, 2019 Macon, GA-
Annette Harrison, 81 passed away Wednesday, November 6, 2019. She
was born in Taylor County to the late Howard and Libby Taunton.
Annette graduated from Taylor County High School in 1957 and began
her first and only job in 1958 at Robins Air Force Base. She retired in March
of 1993 after 35 years as a C – 141 – Item Manager. Annette was a member of
Lizella United Methodist Church and attended the New Beginners Sunday school
Class.
Annette was preceded in death by her husband of 53 years, Jack E.
Harrison of Crawford County, and sister, Yvonne Rutherford of Thomaston,
Georgia.
She is survived by her niece, Connie (Roger) Alverson of Thomaston,
Georgia and Cathy (Shannon) Brooks of Thomaston, Georgia, Brenda (Gary) Matheny
of Cleveland, Tennessee; great nieces,
Tiffany (Jason) Blankenship, of Macon, Georgia, Harleigh Alverson and Krysten Alverson,
of Thomaston, Georgia and great nephews, Brian (Pauline) Matheny, and Wyatt
Pollard, adopted grandson, Seth Ivey, of Lizella, Georgia and 10 great-great
nieces and nephews.
A celebration of life will be Saturday, November 9, 2019, at 2:00
pm, in the Chapel of Macon Memorial Park Funeral Home. Burial will be in Macon
Memorial Park Cemetery with the Rev. Jason Blankenship and Rev. Josh Gale officiating.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2019, Macon, Bibb Co., GA, Obituary
The Macon Telegraph, (GA) - November 22, 2019
Jimmie Lloyd "Jim" McGreggor, 86, of Macon, Georgia, died
Saturday, November 16, 2019, after a sudden illness. Jim was born on Oct. 29,
1933, in Columbiana, Alabama.
He soon moved to a farm in rural Bibb County, Georgia, where he
enjoyed the simple life with his mother and father and his 11 brothers and
sisters. He attended Redding Elementary School, Lanier High School, and the
University of Georgia, where he was a member of Sigma Chi fraternity. Jim
married the love of his life, Lanette Adams, in 1959. His wife of 48 years,
Lanette died in 2007, and Jim wore his wedding ring until the day he died. Jim
enjoyed bluegrass music, southern food and golf, but his family and his faith
were the most important parts of his life. Jim loved his two sons, their
spouses, and his two grandsons and two granddaughters. He enjoyed spending time
with his brothers and sisters, and his large and ever-growing family of nieces,
nephews, and grand-nieces and -nephews.
Jim served as the chairman of the board of deacons at Tattnall
Square Baptist Church during the late 60's and 70's and was instrumental in
moving the church to its present location on Zebulon Road, where he sang in the
choir. He was an organizer and a founding board member of Tattnall Square
Academy. Later in life, Jim moved his church home to Lizella Baptist Church,
where for many years he taught Sunday School with his
beloved wife. In 2007, Jim retired from Ferguson Enterprises after 50 years of
service.
Jim was preceded in death by his wife, Lanette Adams McGreggor; his
parents, Henry Leonard McGreggor and Sallie Royal McGreggor; his
daughter-in-law Michele Clark McGreggor; his brothers and sisters Dorothy
Christine Knight, William Howard McGreggor, Henry Leonard McGreggor Jr., Hollie
Pearl Davis, Jack Carlton McGreggor, Eddie Ray McGreggor, and Wilma Carlene
Taylor; his half brother Delmar Leroy Blankenship Jr.; and his half sister Annie
Louise Mote.
He is survived by his sons Brian Keith McGreggor of Roswell,
Georgia, and Kendall Brent McGreggor of Newnan, Georgia; his daughter-in-law
Jennifer Macklin McGreggor; his grandchildren Andrew Clark McGreggor, George
Macklin McGreggor, Mary Katherine McGreggor, and Sarah Grace McGreggor; his
sister Mary Frances Williams; his brother Benjamin Louis McGreggor; and their
families.
A private family graveside service will be held at 2 pm, on Sunday,
November 24, 2019, in Macon Memorial Park Cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Brantley
+2017, Hoboken, Brantley Co., GA, Obituary
Waycross Journal-Herald (GA) (Published as Waycross Journal Herald
(GA)) - October 4, 2017
Clifford Thomas Justice, 84, of Hoboken, died Monday morning (Oct.
2, 2017) at Memorial Satilla Health in Waycross
[Ware Co., GA]
following an extended illness. He was a native of Broxton, born Jan. 10, 1933
to the late Jack Justice and Alma Cato Justice.
He served his country with the United States Army during the Korean
War and retired as salesman with Hoboken Building Supply on Jan. 10, 1998,
after many years of service. He was a faithful member of Hoboken Baptist
Church, served as a deacon, taught the Men's Sunday School
class for many years, served as church secretary for many years and served on
numerous committees in many capacities. He is remembered as a Godly man who
looked for ways to serve his Lord.
He was also preceded in death by a daughter, Angela Justice, a
granddaughter, Maura Steedley, a sister, Mildred Willis, and his father and
mother-in-law, Bazley and Bessie Carter, whom he referred to as his second set
of parents.
Survivors include his wife of 57 years, Peggy Carter Justice, of
Hoboken; two daughters, Cyndee Steedley (husband, Tommy), of Nahunta, and Kimi
Harris, of Hoboken; four grandchildren, Brandee Herrin, Rhett Harris, Emilee
Harris and Connor Steedley; five great-grandchildren, Harlee Chapman, Jayden
Thrift, Logan Wimberly, David Michael White and Addy White; three sisters, Vermel Kelly, Sue Blankenship and Marilyn Seebeck; three brothers, Frank
Justice, Joe Justice and Carl Justice; and numerous nieces, nephews and other
relatives.
A funeral will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday at Hoboken Baptist
Church. Burial will be in the Mars Hill Cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
1940 Census, District 1127, Coffee Co., GA,
Justice, Jack Head,
M, 33, Georgia
Justice, Alma Wife,
F, 33, Georgia
Justice, Mildred Dau,
F, 11, Georgia
Justice, Vernelle Dau,
F, 09, Georgia
Justice, Clifford Son,
M, 07, Georgia
Justice, Elisia Son,
M, 05, Georgia
Justice, Annie
Sue Dau, F, 03, Georgia
Justice, Homer Lee Son,
M, 00, Georgia
https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:K7LC-J9K
Bryan
2017, Ellabell, Bryan
Co., GA, Obituary
Bryan County Now (GA) - June 1, 2017
Mr. Guy Edward Parker, 87, of Ellabell, Georgia, went to be home
with his Lord and Savior on May 22, at his home. Guy was born in Rockyford, GA
and raised in Savannah.
He spent several years as a resident of the Bethesda Home for Boys
until the age of 17, at that time he joined the U.S. Navy. Guy served the Navy
in the Korean War. Following his military service, Guy returned to Savannah,
where he worked for several years with Derst Baking Company. In 1954 he
answered the call to serve as a firefighter. He served the Savannah Fire
Department for over 28 years as a Master Fire Fighter. Upon his retirement, Guy
continued to work at home where he and his wife tended several gardens on their
property. He was a member of the First United Pentecostal Church in Savannah.
Guy was preceded in death by a daughter, Sherry Zipperer.
Surviving are his wife of 64 years, Ann Wiggins Parker of Ellabell;
a son and daughter-in-law, Randy and Joyann Parker of Brooklet; three daughters
and a son-in-law, Sandy Parker of Ellabell, Bonnie and Marion Roberts of Clyo
and Tammy Pham of Ellabell; seven grandchildren; six great grandchildren and two
sisters, Sarah Sharin of Savannah
and Christine Blankenship of Alabama.
Funeral services will be Friday, 2:00pm at Oak Grove Baptist Church
in Portal with Rev. David Hodge officiating. Interment will be in the church
cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2015, Richmond Hill, Bryan Co., GA, Obituary
http://www.meaningfulfunerals.net/fh/obituaries/obituary.cfm?o_id=2937216&fh_id=13897
James E. Proman (Wally), 61, died Wednesday, January 28, 2015 under
the care of Hospice Savannah [Chatham
Co., GA] after a short
illness.
He lived most of his life in Richmond Hill and then Pembroke the
past 14 years. He was a member of Trinity Baptist Church, an outdoorsman,
enjoyed being in the boat and mud bogging. He never met a stranger. James was a
very avid Dale Earnhardt fan.
He is preceded in death by his mother, Mary Proman and his sister,
Nancy Proman Collins.
Surviving family include children, Melanie Morrison (Brian) of
Richmond Hill, Tommy L. Proman (Rachel) of Pooler, and Michael Shane Proman
(Erin) of Savannah; father, James S. Proman of Pembroke; siblings, Linda
Blankenship (Mike) of Richmond Hill, Ronnie Proman (Tammy) of Pembroke, Judy Goggins
(Larry) of Pembroke, Ricky Proman (Kandi) of Richmond Hill and Donnie Proman of
Savannah; four grandchildren, Seth, Richie, Lyla and Trenton; niece and
nephews, Tony, Christopher, Jimmy, Keith, Curtis, Gary and Harleigh; and many
other loved family members.
Funeral Services will be held Saturday, January 31, 2015 at 2:00
p.m. at Carter Funeral Home Bryan Chapel with burial to follow at Daniel
Baptist Cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2016, Richmond Hill, Bryan Co., GA, Obituary
http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/name/michael-puppy-blankenship-obituary?pid=1000000183270052
Michael "Puppy" Blankenship, 54 [1962], passed away Friday, December 30, 2016, at St. Joseph's
Hospital.
He lived most of his life in Richmond Hill and was a member of Trinity
Baptist Church. He worked on Fort Stewart for several years and with the U.S.
Postal Service for the past 7 years. He was a member of the Savannah Area
Darting Association and Moose Lodge Post 1550. He was an avid fisherman and
hunter, enjoyed NASCAR and the Georgia Bulldogs, and truly loved life and his
family.
He is survived by his wife
Linda Blankenship; children,
Michael, Makayla, and Megan; step-children, Chris Phillips (Ericka) and Tony Phillips (Lisa);
grandchildren, Jared, Kelsee, Braden, Brylee, Emily, Eden and Everette; one
great-grandchild, Landon; father-in-law, Lloyd Proman; brothers-in-law, Ronnie
(Tammy), Donnie, and Ricky Proman (Kandi); sister-in-law, Judy Goggins (Larry);
best buddies, Cecil Pugh and Eddie Barretta; and several nieces and nephews.
The funeral service will begin at 2pm, Monday, January 2, 2017, at
Carter Funeral Home Bryan Chapel, and visitation will be for one hour prior to
the service. Burial will follow in Daniel Baptist Church Cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Bulloch
2015, Brooklet, Bulloch
Co., GA, Obituary
Statesboro Herald, October 8, 2015
Madalene R. Howell, age 71, passed away Monday, October 5, 2015, at
Westwood Nursing Center under the care of Gentiva Hospice. Madalene was a
native of Claxton and had lived in Jacksonville, Fla., and Atlanta for many
years before moving to Brooklet eight years ago. She was a member of Sikes
Chapel in Claxton and was a homemaker.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Cecil and Bertha Waters
Rushing.
Madalene is survived by her husband, William L. "Bill"
Howell Sr. of Brooklet; son, William L. "Bubba" Howell Jr., and his
wife, Arianne, of Atlanta; daughter,
Theresa A. Blankenship, and her husband, Gregg, of Atlanta; step son, Robert Bowers, and
his wife, Hope, of Barnwell, SC.; step daughter, Susanne Roderick, and her
husband, Phillip, of Statesboro; brother, Thomas Cecil Rushing, and his wife,
Rosa, of Claxton; sister, Jewel Bolen of Augusta; five step grandchildren,
Shane, Lindsy, Ashley, Jordan and Jason; six step great grandchildren, many
nieces and nephews.
A memorial service will be held 4 p.m. Thursday, October 8, 2015,
in the chapel of Hodges-Moore Funeral Home with the Rev. Patrick McElveen
officiating.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Gregory E. Blankenship – b.28Feb1960 -
Norcross, GA: https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:KBPD-DGG
Relatives - Theresa A. Blankenship,
+2015, Brooklet, Bulloch
Co., GA, Obituary
Statesboro Herald, December 16, 2015
William Lucious "Bill" Howell Sr. passed away Sunday,
December 13, 2015, at Baptist Medical Center South in Jacksonville, [Duval Co.,] Fla. Bill was born in Brooklet and
graduated from Brooklet High School in 1955.
He had lived in Jacksonville, Fla., and Atlanta for many years
before returning to live in Brooklet eight years ago. Bill was a former member
of Brooklet Primitive Baptist Church and worked for many years as a truck
driver with Coyote Enterprises and Howell Trucking Company.
Mr. Howell was preceded in death by his parents, Lucious and Lella
Beasley Howell; his stepfather, Doris Beasley; and his wife, Madalene Rushing
Howell.
Bill is survived by two sons, William L. "Bubba" Howell
Jr., and his wife, Arianne, of Atlanta; and Robert Bowers and his wife, Hope,
of Barnwell, SC; two daughters, Theresa A. Blankenship, and her husband, Gregg, of Atlanta; and Susanne Roderick, and her
husband, Phillip, of Statesboro; sister, Betty Twiggs of Pembroke; five
grandchildren, Shane, Lindsey, Ashley, Jordan and Jason; one expected
granddaughter, Madilyn Star; six great-grandchildren, Judson, River, Hayden,
Sophia, Walker and Kaylee Grace; two nieces and one nephew.
A memorial service will be held at 5 p.m. Saturday, December 19,
2015, in the chapel of Hodges-Moore Funeral Home with the Reverend Patrick
McElveen officiating.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2015, Statesboro, Bulloch
Co., GA, Obituary
Statesboro Herald, February 18, 2015
Lillie Mozelle Blankenship went home to be with our wonderful Lord and Savior on Tuesday,
February 17, 2015, with her loving family at her side. While she passed due to
an extended illness, she relied on the Lord to comfort her until it was her
time to be called home. She was born December 6, 1925, in Suwannee, Georgia, to
Charles and Lillie Belle Stonecypher, the second youngest of eight children.
She moved to Rochelle with her family as a child and lived there
until she married the true love of her life, Carroll. She was active in World
War II, being one of the original "Rosie-the-Riveters." They moved to
Statesboro in 1958, where they purchased and operated a successful restaurant.
Mrs. Blankenship was a longtime member of First Baptist Church and
the Camilla Boyd Sunday School Class. She enjoyed gardening, being with her
family and helping others. She believed in staying busy at all times, if not
doing for herself then busy helping someone else who was in need. While her
life included many chapters, being wife, mother and grandmother, she found
completeness in being GiGi.
Loved ones left to remember her are a beloved daughter and son-in-law, Reneau and David
Tompkins of Statesboro; her loving son
and daughter-in-law, David and Paulette Blankenship
of Eastman, Ga. She also leaves behind four grandchildren and their spouses,
Farris and Diana Tompkins of Statesboro, Luci and Chris Harvey of Brooklet, Amanda
and Cody Payne of Dublin and Abbi and Clay Barker of Suwannee; and
step-grandchildren, Josh McCrannie and Leslie Wilkinson of Eastman.
Although her children and grandchildren brought much joy to her
life, her great-grandchildren were the lights in her life, Emerson and Olivia
Tompkins, Sierra, EmmaLeigh and AnnaBelle Harvey and Noah Payne. She also
leaves behind a host of nieces, nephews and friends.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Lewis
Carroll Blankenship; all of
her brothers and sisters and many other relatives and friends whom she loved
dearly.
The funeral service will be held at noon on Thursday, February
19th, in the chapel of Hodges-Moore Funeral Home with Dr. John Waters
officiating. Interment will follow in Bulloch Memorial Gardens. Pallbearers
will be nephews. Her Sunday school class will serve as honorary pallbearers.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
SSDI: Blankenship,
Carroll, 80, 20Mar1925 - 19Aug2005, Statesboro, Bulloch, GA, GA-252-26-9219
2015, Statesboro, Bulloch
Co., GA, Obituary
Statesboro Herald, September 22, 2015
Mrs. Barbara "Betsy" Price Green, age 77, passed away on
September 20th, 2015, at home under the care of Bethany Hospice. Betsy was born
in Newport News, Va., and was a 1955 graduate of New Castle High School.
She was a member of New Life Fellowship Freewill Baptist Church and
also a member of the Lady's Red Hat Club. She loved crafts, sewing, cooking and
doing for others. She traveled extensively throughout the U.S. and two times
overseas while her husband was in the Air Force.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Oscar and Kate Price;
nine siblings and a precious grandson, Shane Green.
She is survived by her husband of 58 years, Paul Green of
Statesboro; her daughter, Julie (Todd) Newman of Statesboro; her son, Brian
(Jackie) Green of Guyton; her grandchildren, Amanda Newman, Zachary Newman,
Tonya Berry, Timothy Ashley, Steven Porter; and three great-grandchildren, her sisters, Lois Blankenship and Dorothy Dame; and brother, Howard (Miriam) Price. Many nieces
and nephews also survive.
The funeral service will be Wednesday at 11 a.m. in the chapel of
Joiner-Anderson Funeral Home with the Rev. Wayne Miracle officiating. Interment
will follow in Bulloch Memorial Gardens. Pallbearers
will be Mike Price, Mark Price, Roger Blankenship, Jerry Blankenship, Todd Phillips and Tommy Wrenn. Honorary
pallbearers will be members of her Sunday School Class and members of the Red
Hat Club.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2016, Statesboro, Bulloch
Co., GA, Obituary
Statesboro Herald, February 5, 2016
Mr. Howard R. Price, age 78, died on Tuesday, February 2, 2016, at
his residence. The Newport News, Va., native was a graduate of New Castle High
School in New Castle, Va. He was a veteran of the United States Air Force. He
attended Free Will Baptist Bible College (now Welch College).
Mr. Price was the owner and operator of Arrow Rentals for over 20
years. A charter member of the New Life Fellowship Free Will Baptist Church, he
was involved in Helping Hands Church Builders, the Bridge Builders for the
Cross and served on the board of trustees of Welch College for 10 years. He
made several mission trips to different areas of the world including Africa,
Cuba, Tajikistan and Kazakhstan.
He was preceded in death by his first wife of 35 years, Valrie K.
Price; four brothers, O.V. Price, Clarence Price, Leo Price and Bobby Price;
five sisters, Viola Gray, Ducky Schultz, Doris Wood, Jenny Wrenn and Betsy
Green; a grandson-in-law, Stephen Cepec.
Surviving is his wife of 23 years, Miriam Burns Price of
Statesboro; his children, Mike and Anita Price of Statesboro, Mark Price and
Carol Lind Mooney of Statesboro, David and Terri Deason of Guyton and Philip
and Julie Deason of Kildare and Amy and Bruce Smith of Kildare; 13
grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren, two sisters, Dorothy Dame of Newport News, Va., and Lois Blankenship of New Castle, Va.; a brother-in-law, Paul
Green of Statesboro and Gary Kicklighter of St. Simons Island, Ga.; two
sisters-in-law, Laura Price of Newcastle, Va., and Libby Price. Several nieces
and nephews also survive.
The funeral service will be held on Saturday at 11 a.m. in the
chapel of Joiner-Anderson Funeral Home with the Rev. Wayne Miracle and the Rev.
Buddy Morris officiating. Interment will be in Bulloch Memorial Gardens.
Pallbearers will be Matt Price, Ryan Price, Jake Deason, Brandon Deason, David
Deason and Phillip Deason. Honorary pallbearers will be the men of New Life
Fellowship Free Will Baptist Church.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
1940 Census, Newport District, Warwick
Co., VA,
Price, Oscar 46, M, VA, Head,
Price, Lizzie K. 44, F, VA, Wife,
Price, Oscar V. 19, M, VA, Son,
Price, Dorothy H. 16, F, VA, Dau,
Price, Doris 14, F, VA, Dau,
Price, Leo 12,
M, VA, Son,
Price, Lois 09, F, VA, Dau,
Price, Violet 07, F, VA, Dau,
Price, Robert 05, M, VA, Son,
Price, Howard 03, M, VA, Son,
Price, Barbara 01, F, VA, Dau,
https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:VR1X-X1S
+2017, Statesboro, Bulloch
Co., GA, Obituary
Statesboro Herald, January 10, 2017
David William Tompkins: The loving hand of God came down Saturday
morning [07Jan2017] and took David home to heaven at the age of 67. He lived his life
and raised his family with his loving wife, Reneau, by his side in Statesboro.
Born May 22, 1949, in Electra, Texas, his parents, the Reverend Warren and
Bessie Tompkins, raised him to have a sincere love for the Lord.
On the day of his birth, there was a terrible storm raging. His
mother was ushered to the hospital's basement and as the tornado alarms
sounded, David entered this world. At the early age of two weeks, his mother
and daddy took him fishing and this joy continued throughout his entire life.
He spent many wonderful hours on the Ogeechee River and the Savannah River,
spending good times with family and friends. He loved the world God created,
appreciating all that the Lord had given him, and spent his life letting God's
light shine through him.
In March of 1958, the Reverend W. F. Tompkins was called to Bible
Baptist Church in Statesboro, where he served as pastor for 36 years. David
grew up knowing and serving the Lord from a very young age. At the age of 15,
he started leading the choir and congregation in singing and this continued
throughout his life, ending at Temple Baptist Church, where he served in many
capacities, including being a deacon. David's strong faith continued even in
his long illness.
In the same month and year that the Tompkins family moved to Statesboro,
Reneau's family moved to Statesboro as well. Their lives touched many times
over the years, but in high school, they really got to know one another and
eventually fell in love. They married the year after graduation on January 10,
1971, because they just could not wait to start their life together. They
celebrated everything and through David's success at Liberty National Insurance
Company, they enjoyed many trips and awards.
Together they raised three children, Farris, who married Diana
Currin; Luci, who married Chris Harvey of Hiawassee; and Abbi, who married Clay
Barker of Suwanee. They were blessed with five grandchildren, Emerson and
Olivia Tompkins and Emmaleigh, Annabelle and Sierra Harvey.
In addition to his immediate family, David is survived by his brother-in-law and sister-in-law, David and Paulette
Blankenship of Eastman; niece,
Amanda Payne of Dublin; aunt, Mrs. Nell Hall of Green Cove Springs, Fla.; and
many nieces, nephews and cousins.
David was preceded in death by his parents, two sisters and his father-in-law and mother-in-law, Carroll and Mozelle
Blankenship.
The funeral service will be held 11 a.m. Wednesday, January 11,
2017, at Temple Baptist Church with the Reverend Jim Creel officiating. Burial
will follow in Bulloch Memorial Gardens. Pallbearers will be Edward Thompson,
Jack "Buddy" Brinson, Harvey Brannen, Randy Canady, James Harris and
Keith Carr. Honorary pallbearers will be members of the Marvin Pittman Class of
1967.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Burke
2018, Waynesboro, Burke
Co., GA, Obituary
The Augusta Chronicle, (GA) - June 14, 2018
Marshall Edward "Bud" Brickey, age 53, of Waynesboro, GA,
passed away unexpectedly from injuries received in an auto accident on June 11,
2018, in Burke County, GA.
Bud worked as a millwright and mechanic of exceptional ability He
will be fondly remembered for his love of fishing and his talent for making
friends. Bud never met a stranger. He had many friends in both Georgia and
Virginia that he loved.
Bud was preceded in death by his father, Edd Brickey and his
brother, Bob Brickey.
He is survived by his wife, Vicki Dye Brickey of Waynesboro, GA;
his son, Eric Brickey of Waynesboro, GA; stepdaughter, Sheena Dyches of
Augusta, GA; stepson, CW Currie of Electra, TX; his grandson, who brought him
great joy, Christian Currie of Electra, TX; granddaughter, Marley Currie of
Electra TX; mother, Dorothy Brickey of Saltville, VA; sisters, Lisa Rolen of
Saltville, VA, and Tine (Mike) Wassum of Saltville, VA; mothers-in-law, Joyce
Shuford of Augusta, GA, and Frances Dye of Midville, GA; brothers-in-law, Howard (Debbie) Dye of Augusta, GA, Pat (Lori) Dye
of Waynesboro, GA, Daryl (Tennie) Dye of Midville, GA, Steve (Ann) Blankenship of Olanta, SC; sisters-in-law, Angel Dye
of Missoula, MT and Sallie Shuford of Augusta, GA, Debbie (David) Willis of
Frisco City, AL, Kelly Brickey of Saltville, VA; and many nieces and nephews
whom he loved dearly!
Memorial services will be held at 5:00pm Saturday June 16, 2018 at
South Haven Baptist Church on Hwy 25 in Hephzibah, GA with Brother-in-law Pat
Dye officiating.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Steven D.
Blankenship – b.27Feb1958 - Olanta, SC: https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:KBSF-KC6
Relatives -
Annette P. Blankenship, Helen A. Blankenship.
Butts
+2019, Jackson, Butts Co.,
GA, Obituary
Jackson Progress-Argus (GA) - February 27, 2019
Russell A. Blankenship, Sr. 84 of Bob Thomas Rd. Jackson, GA, passed away Friday, February
22, 2019, at Westbury Medical Care and Rehab. He was born July 16, 1934 in
Henry County, the son of the late William Arthur and Dolie Brooks Blankenship.
He graduated from Jackson High School, loved camping, the
mountains, was known for his firm hand shake and was very sentimental. He was a
Deacon at the First Baptist Church in Stockbridge, GA, was a Sunday School
Superintendent, Teacher and was in the choir. He was also a Sunday School Superintendent
for the Second Baptist Church in Jackson, GA, was a teacher, and in the choir
and loved music. He was also in the Georgia National Guard,
He was preceded in death by his wife of 49 1/2 years Merlene Etheredge Blankenship who passed away January 10, 2003. He was preceded in death also by
his sons Marty and Russell A.
(Rusty) Blankenship, Jr. brother Brooks Blankenship, sister
Betty and Corky Phillips.
Survivors include his wife
Patsy Kitchens Blankenship, daughter
Robin Renee Blankenship and James (Rocky) Jones, three step
children, Scott Cavender, Tom and Carol Cavender, and Christy and Vance Beach.
13 Grand children, brother
Eugene and Barbara Jo
Blankenship, sister in law Pat Blankenship and several nieces and nephews and his
three grand dogs.
Funeral Services will be Sunday, February 24, 2019 at 3:00 pm, in
the chapel of Haisten Funeral Home in Jackson, GA. With the Rev. Tim Prickett And Rev. Preston Bridges will officiate. Interment will be
in the Jenkinsburg City Cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Calhoun
+2018, Edison, Calhoun
Co., GA, Obituary
The Newnan Times-Herald, (GA) - January 28, 2019
Mrs. LaVerne Todd Blankenship, 86, a former
resident of Sharpsburg, died Sunday morning, January 27 2019, in an Albany
hospital. She was born June 1, 1932, in Meriwether County, daughter of the late
Wooster and Doris Daniel Todd, and was reared in the Lone Oak Community.
Mrs. Blankenship retired from BellSouth after 40 years of service,
was a member of the Telephone Pioneers and was a member of Heatherwood Baptist
Church in Newnan. She was currently living in Willowood Personal Care Home in
Edison.
Preceded in death by her husband, John
Blankenship; son, Ray Blankenship and his wife Becky; and grandson
Todd Blankenship.
She is survived by her sister, Lorraine Todd Durham and her husband
Jack Durham of Ft. Gaines; two grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and
several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be 11 am, Thursday, January 31, 2019, in the
Chapel of Claude A. McKibben and Sons Funeral Home in Hogansville. Reverend Jim
Spradlin will officiate, and interment will be in Allen-Lee Memorial United
Methodist Church Cemetery in Lone Oak.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
John L.
Blankenship – b.Mar1928 - Sharpsburg, TN: https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:KBJM-NJ3
Relatives: -
Laverne T. Blankenship.
Camden
+2017, Waverly, Camden
Co., GA, Funeral
http://www.tributes.com/obituary/show/David-W.-Blankenship-105393130
David W. Blankenship,
October 3, 1952 - October 18, 2017, Waverly, Georgia
Graveside services will be held on Saturday, October 21, 2017 at
11:00 am at Quarterman Cemetery in Waverly.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2017, Waverly, Camden
Co., GA, Funeral
http://allisonmemorialchapelandfuneralhome.com/?p=1769
David W. Blankenship, 65, of Waverly,
passed away Wednesday, October 18, 2017 at his residence. Born October 3, 1952
in Jacksonville, Florida, he was the son of the late Gene and Elene
Blankenship.
David was retired from Georgia Pacific
Corporation and enjoyed hunting and fishing.
Survivors include his wife, Debra Blankenship of Waverly; son,
David
W. Blankenship II of Waverly; daughter, Wendi M. Turner of Kingsland; sister,
Linda
Blankenship and brothers, Darrel Blankenship and Danny Breining all of
Jacksonville, FL; grandchildren, Madison Turner, Breaden Turner, Devon Blankenship, and Simen Blankenship; several nieces
and nephews.
Graveside services will be held on Saturday,
October 21, 2017 at 11:00 am at Quarterman Cemetery in Waverly. Allison
Memorial Chapel and Funeral Home of St. Marys is in
charge of arrangements.
Carroll
2016, Bowdon, Carroll
Co., GA, Obituary
Douglas County Sentinel (GA) - December 19, 2016
Frances Victoria "Vicki" Caron, age 72, of Bowdon,
Georgia, passed away December 18, 2016. She was born October 8, 1944, in Coweta
County, Georgia, to the late Newton Parrish and Vidria Hand Parrish.
She worked as a seamstress with Bremen-Bowdon Investments and after
30 years she retired from the company. She was a member of Pleasant Hill
Baptist Church.
In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her
husband, Leo Richard Caron; and a great-grandchild, Adam Troxell.
She is survived by her children, Tony and Lisa Hightower of
Carrollton, Patricia and Danny Payne of Bowdon, Kevin and Angie Albright of
Oxford, and Chris and Beverly Albright of Carrollton; siblings, Darrell Parrish
of Ft. Walton, Florida, Jerry Dan and Lois Parrish of Carrollton, Helen Jackson
of Carrollton, and Douglas Parrish of Carrollton; grandchildren, Felicia McKenzie of Carrollton, Kristi Deese of
Tallapoosa, Brittany Blankenship of
Carrollton, Gabrielle Trask of Roanoke, Alabama, Lacey Payne of Bowdon, Daniel
Payne of Tyus, Jayden Saria of Carrollton, Isabella Saria of Carrollton,
Madisyn Albright of Falcon, Colorado, Shannon Puckett of Muscadine, Alabama,
and Carrie Dodson of Muscadine, Alabama; 17 great-grandchildren, five nieces
and five nephews.
Funeral service will be conducted Wednesday, December 21, 2016, at
2 p.m. from Martin & Hightower Heritage Chapel with the Rev. J. W. Daniel
officiating. In keeping with the family's wishes, cremation will follow the
service.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2017, Carrollton, Carroll Co., GA, Obituary
Douglas County Sentinel (GA) - November 8, 2017
Frances Marie Garmany Vaughn, age 65, of Carrollton passed away
Monday, November 6, 2017. She was born December 28, 1951, in Piedmont, Alabama,
daughter to the late Ferrell Price and Evelyn Wilkerson Kelley.
She graduated from Clayton State University and retired from Delta
Airlines where she worked for more than 20 years in technical operations.
In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her first
husband, Larry S. Garmany.
She is survived by her loving husband, Tony S. Vaughn of
Carrollton; her two daughters, Jackie Zopfi of Sylacauga, Alabama, and Tara
Garmany from Boaz, Alabama; two sisters,
Deron Blankenship of Bremen and Darlene Morrow of
Jacksonville, Alabama; two brothers, Lamar Price of Alabama and Phillip Price
of Cedartown, Georgia; and three grandchildren, Chandler Henderson, Katie
Henderson, and Ashlyn Zopfi.
Funeral service will be Friday, November 10, 2017, at 2 p.m. from
Martin & Hightower Heritage Chapel with Pastor Kerry Cooke officiating.
Interment will follow in Carrollton City Cemetery. Those serving as pallbearers
will be Mike Douglas, Phillip Price, Greg Ledbetter, Shawn Springer, Joe
Dougherty, and Dick Stephens.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Deron
Blankenship – b.1955 – Bremen, GA: https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QJT4-7MY8
Relatives -
Diana Blankenship, Eric A. Blankenship, Mamie P. Blankenship, Stephen W.
Blankenship Jr.
Stephen W.
Blankenship – b.15Jul1956 – Bremen, GA: https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:KB27-QFZ
Relatives -
Diana Blankenship, Deron Blankenship, Eric A. Blankenship, Mamie P.
Blankenship.
2018, Carrollton, Carroll Co., GA, Obituary
Times-Georgian (Carrollton, GA) - October 4, 2018
Homer Lee Kimbrough, 97, passed away on Oct. 1, 2018, at Carrollton
Manor in Carrollton, Georgia. He was a native of Colbert County and Tuscumbia,
Alabama, where he lived over 50 years. He was born in Barton, Alabama, to
Archie Lee Kimbrough and Velma Dean Thompson Kimbrough on Nov. 25, 1920.
Before entering service in World War II, he was employed by
Southern Railway as a Railroad Car Mechanic. He was a member of Barton Baptist
Church, which he joined at age 13.
He is preceded in death by his wife, Mildred Whitehead Kimbrough;
his parents and step-mother, Ora Mae Bryan Kimbrough.
He is survived by his sister, Hellen Kimbrough Wortmann, of
Carrollton, Georgia; his niece, Lisa Taylor Hayes, of Atlanta, Georgia; nephew
Mark Wortmann of Carrollton, Georgia; and special
cousins, Mary Henderson of Covington, Georgia, and Bill "Bunky" Blankenship of Tuscumbia, Alabama. Numerous great
nieces, nephews and cousins also survive.
Services in the Morrison Funeral Home chapel Tuscumbia, Alabama, at
2 p.m. Monday, Oct. 8, Interment will follow at the Barton Cemetery. Rev. Tommy
West, former pastor of Barton Baptist Church, will be officiating
the service. Pallbearers will be Pete Kimbrough, Jessie Keeton, Ryan Taylor,
Richard Hayes and Mark Wortmann. Honorary pallbearers
will be Bill "Bunky" Blankenship, Joe Inman and Rex Keeton.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2019, Carrollton, Carroll Co., GA, Obituary
Times-Georgian (Carrollton, GA) - February 13, 2019
Mr. Bobby Charles Boatright of Carrollton, Georgia, passed away on
Tuesday evening, Feb. 12, 2019, surrounded by his loving family in the same
room where he was born over 86 years ago. He was born Sept. 6, 1932, in
Carrollton, Georgia, the son of the late Early B. Boatright and the late Mary
Alice Williams Boatright.
He was a self-employed small engine mechanic, a veteran of the
United States Army and was a Deacon and faithful member of Cross Plains Baptist
Church.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a
son-in-law, Jerry B. Johnson; sisters, Dorothy Muse, Clovice Williams, Nell
Wilson and Sarah Dukes; and brothers, Homer Boatright, Darrell Boatright and
Donald Boatright.
Survivors include his loving wife of over 63 years, Betty Jordan
Boatright; daughters and sons-in-law, Kay B. and Gary Herring of Roopville,
Georgia, Susan B. and the Rev. Mark Rice of Carrollton, Georgia, and Tina B.
and Troy Nixon, also of Carrollton, Georgia; grandchildren, Andrew Rice, Lori and Jacob Blankinship, and Lindy and Kyle Altman; and great-grandchildren, Kylee and Lexie Blankinship and Hunter Altman.
Funeral services will be conducted Friday, Feb. 15, 2019, at 2 pm,
from Cross Plains Baptist Church with the Rev. Tommy Freeman and the Rev. Jason
Suits officiating. Interment will follow in Cross Plains Baptist Church
Cemetery with the Rev. Mark Rice presiding. The following gentlemen will serve
as pallbearers: Andrew Rice, Kyle
Altman, Jacob Blankinship, Joshua Boatright, Scott Pope, Roger
Dukes, Jeff Latimer and Michael Strickland. Honorary pallbearers will be Tim
Boatright, Jessie Camp, Glenn Hill, Matthew Wilson, Jimmy Boatright, Rex Dukes,
Mark Cole, Craig Cook, Hunter Altman and any ministers in attendance. Martin
& Hightower Heritage Chapel, Carrollton.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2019, Carrollton, Carroll
Co., GA, Obituary
Douglas County Sentinel (GA) - September 11, 2019
Brett Mack Blankenship, 36, of Carrollton, died Thursday, Sept. 5, 2019.
A Memorial Service will be held in the Hightower's Memorial Chapel,
Douglasville, at
12: pm, on Saturday, Sept. 14, 2019, with the Rev. Mike Sinyard officiating.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2019, Carrollton, Carroll
Co., GA, Obituary
https://www.hightowersmemorial.com/obituaries/Brett-Mack-Blankenship?obId=7200022#/obituaryInfo
Brett Mack Blankenship, age 36, of
Carrollton, Georgia, passed away Thursday, September 5, 2019. He was born in Lithia Springs, Georgia, on
July 12, 1983, the son of Jerry Wayne Blankenship and Janet Sue
Nelson Atcheson.
Brett was an avid outdoorsman that has
spent the last three years traveling as a surgical technician. He was a
Graduate of Lithia Springs High School Class of 2001. Brett also graduated from West Georgia
Technical College with an Associate’s Degree in Surgical Technology. Brett enjoyed life—from playing baseball as a
child to teenage shenanigans. He could light up a room with a smile or a corny
joke. He loved listening to music and sharing that music with everyone within a
5 mile radius. His career as a surgical tech gave him the strength to get out
of dark places and opportunities to travel and experience life outside of
Georgia. He was able to see a real northern winter in Illinois, hike the
volcanoes of Kauai, Hawaii, learned to ski in Salt Lake City, Utah, and see the
beauty of the canyons of Moab. While in Soldotna, Alaska he fished the Kenai
River for king salmon and toured Seward, that he dubbed “the coolest place on
earth!”
“That’s why I don’t get stressed, cause my life is great.” - Brett Blankenship.
Brett is preceded in death by his grandparents:
Mac
Blankenship, Elaine Chosewood Blankenship, Elmer Nelson, and Irene Thompson
Nelson.
He is survived by his mother, Janet Sue
“Susie” Nelson Atcheson; father, Jerry Wayne Blankenship; step-father,
Martin Glen “Marty” Atcheson; sisters: Jenni (Woody) Mahan, Jordan
Atcheson, and Alyssa Blankenship; nieces: Mackenzie Mahan and Sydney Mahan; numerous
aunts, uncles and other extended family members.
Memorial Service
in Hightower’s Chapel in Douglasville, Georgia, at 12:00 noon, on Saturday,
September 14, 2019. Reverend
Mike Sinyard will be officiating. Honorary Pallbearers will be Michael McCoy,
D.J. Reed, Jason Dowdy, Bo Shipp, Ben Nelson, and David Nelson.
2016, Villa Rica, Carroll
Co., GA, Death
http://www.tributes.com/obituary/show/Debbie-Sue-Blankenship-103737581
Debbie Sue Blankenship: July 17, 1958 - July 6, 2016: Villa Rica, Georgia
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2016, Villa Rica, Carroll
Co., GA, Obituary
http://www.jcollinsfuneralhome.com/memsol.cgi?user_id=1824875
Mrs. Deborah Sue Blankenship, age 57, of Villa Rica, Georgia passed away on Wednesday, July 6,
2016 at Tanner Medical Center in Villa Rica, Georgia. She was born in
Maryville, Tennessee on July 17, 1958 the daughter of the late Don Dunn and
Doris Jeane Culver Dunn.
Deborah enjoyed the company of her family and was a loving mother,
grandmother, sister and friend. Deborah had worked in a hosiery mill and later
became a Certified Nursing Assistant in the Health Care Industry. She was
Jehovah Witness by faith and a member of Kingdom Hall in Villa Rica, Georgia.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Steve Blankenship, sister, Denise Dunn and brother, Tim Dunn.
Deborah is survived by her daughter,
Misty West, Villa Rica, Georgia, daughter and son-in-law Felicia and James Sanders, Waco, Georgia; sisters, Maria Bolt, Jacqueline
Dunn, Villa Rica, Georgia, sister and brother-in-law, Teresa and Kenny
Thornton, Tallapoosa, Georgia, brother, Donnie Dunn, Villa Rica, Georgia. Eight
grandchildren also survive.
Funeral Services will be conducted Saturday, July 9, 2016 at J
Collins Funeral Home, 1 p.m. with Brother Mike Kenny officiating. Pallbearers
will be James Sanders, Timothy Pointer, Jeremy Dodd, Nikki Thornton and Shawn
Brumbelow. Following the service and in accordance with her wishes, her body
will be cremated.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Catoosa
+2015, Fort Oglethorpe, Catoosa Co., GA, Obituary
Published in Columbus Ledger-Enquirer on
Sept. 1, 2015
Hilma Story, 92,
Fort Oglethorpe, Ga went home to be with the Lord Monday August 31, 2015. She
had lived in Columbus, Ga. til just a couple of months ago.
She was a former employee of Cutters Laboratory in Chattanooga and
has been involved in Accounting and Bookkeeping until 18 months ago. Mrs. Story
enjoyed her work and loved to cook. Hilma was of the Baptist Faith.
Survivors include her loving daughters Shirley Wilson and Beverly
(Weldon) Hise of Ringgold; family friend Harold Phillips of Ringgold; sister
Jean Reese; and a brother Jeffrey Blankenship of Columbus, GA; grandchildren Amanda
(Roger) Burt of Dalton, Alana (Donnie) Smith of California, and David (Tonya)
Wilson of Flintstone, Ga; Great-grandchildren Austin, Abbie, and Eli Burt,
Emerson Smith and Aaron Wilson.
Graveside services will be 1:00 p.m. Thursday at Lakewood Memory
Gardens South with Rev. Mike Sims
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2016, Ringgold, Catoosa
Co., GA, Obituary
http://www.timesfreepress.com/obits/2016/apr/10/fritz-blankenship/76100/
Rev. Eagleton "Fritz" Blankenship, 84, went home to be with the Lord on
Friday, April 8, 2016. He was born in Boiling Springs, NC, to the late Eagleton F. Sr. and Evelyn Logan Blankenship and had lived in Ringgold since 1973,
Fritz served his country in the USMC during the Korean Conflict and
earned a Masters Degree and Doctorate in divinity from Southwestern Seminary
& Luther Rice Seminary. He retired from full-time ministry in 1997 and is a
member of First Baptist Church of Ringgold.
Fritz was also preceded in death by his brother, Vernon
Leon Blankenship.
He is survived by his loving wife
of 58 years, Wanda Orton
Blankenship; children, Scott (Sheila) Blankenship of Lake
Worth, Fla.; Kelly (Larry)Kachele of Eight Mile, Ala., and Eric (Carol)Blankenship of
Ringgold; sisters, Iva Kennedy of Vero Beach, Fla., Sue Scott of Fort
Oglethorpe and Jeanette Fryar of Fort Oglethorpe; grandchildren, Danielle Mims, Brandon Blankenship, Barret Blankenship,
Kristen Lopiccolo, Joshua Kachele and Cody Kachele; five great-grandchildren;
several nieces and nephews.
The funeral service will take place at 1 p.m. Wednesday, April 13,
2016, at First Baptist Church of Ringgold, with Rev. Eric Kennedy officiating.
Interment will follow in Chattanooga National Cemetery with military honors.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Chatham
2018, Georgetown, Chatham
Co., GA, Obituary
The Dothan Eagle, (AL) - November 7, 2018
Mrs. Sue Blankenship,
76, of Georgetown, Georgia, died Friday, November 2, 2018, at Ft. Gaines Health
and Rehab in Ft. Gaines, [Clay Co.,] Georgia. Born May 24, 1942 in Barbour County, Alabama,
Mrs. Blankenship was the daughter of the late Bill Brown and Vera Amanda
Fillingim Wynn.
Survivors include her husband:
Bobby Blankenship of Georgetown, Georgia; 2 sons: David (Theresa) Collier of
Eufaula, Alabama, Matthew (Mandy) Collier of Georgetown, Georgia; 1 daughter:
Donna (Tim) Giles of Reeltown, Alabama; 6 grandchildren: Joshua Giles, Lee
Giles, Kristen Collier, William Collier, Joseph Collier, Michael Collier; 1
great grandson: Elijah Giles; 1 brother: Cecil (Ruth) Brown of Opp, Alabama.
Memorial services will be held Wednesday, November 7, 2018, at 2
pm, at the Chapman Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Doug Stelzig officiating.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Bobbie J.
Blankenship – b.03Jun1949 - Georgetown, GA: https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QJP4-X6ZS
2016, Savannah, Chatham
Co., GA, Obituary
Published in Savannah Morning News on Dec.
28, 2016
Charles Chuck Richard Garrett, 75, of Savannah, passed away Friday,
Dec 23, 2016 at John Wesley Villas. A native of Russellville, Alabama, he was
the son of Ellis Garrett and Venoia Garrett.
Chuck was a veteran, having served in both the U.S. Army, and the
U.S. Air Force. He was also retired from the Savannah Police Department. He was
a member of Bible Baptist Church, the Bethel Sunday School Class, Sunday School
Superintendent, Sunday School Teacher, member of the
Sanctuary Choir, the Board of Deacons, and the Social Committee of the Church.
He is survived by a brother, Tom Garrett, Savannah, GA; sister, Mary Blankenship, Savannah, GA; adopted Daughter, Lisa Reinhardt, Pittsburg, PA;
and a grandson, Joshua Paul Reinhardt, of Pittsburg, PA; and 2 granddaughters.
Visitation: 9 - 10 a.m. at Bible Baptist Church.
Funeral Services: 10 a.m. Friday [30Dec2016] at Bible Baptist Church, with Dr. Herb
Hubbard, and Rev. Tommy East, officiating. Interment will follow in the
Greenwich Section of Bonaventure Cemetery, with Military Honors, by the U.S.
Air Force.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Cherokee
2015, Ball Ground, Cherokee Co., GA, Obituary
Cherokee Tribune (Canton, GA) - November 4, 2015
Mr. Willie A. Morgan, 76, of Ball Ground passed away Tuesday,
November 3, 2015 at his residence.
Funeral services are scheduled for 2:00 p.m. on Friday, November 6,
2015 from the Sosebee Memorial Chapel with Rev. Joe Dover and Rev. Huey
Holloway officiating. Interment will follow in Cherokee Memorial Park Cemetery.
Survivors include his wife, Ellen Morgan; children, Christopher
Willie (Debbie) Morgan, Vickie Crolley and Stacy Morgan; sisters, Mary Goodwin, Annie Mae Ellis, Bea Goodwin and Christine Blankenship; grandchildren, Chad Morgan, Corey Morgan,
Morgan Crolley, Chelsea Marshall and William Crolley; great grandchildren, Zia
Morgan, Ansleigh Welch, David Morgan and Avery Morgan; several nieces and
nephews.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2017, Ball Ground, Cherokee Co., GA, Obituary
Cherokee Tribune (Canton, GA) - February 9, 2017
Mr. Mark Benzel, 71 [1946], of Ball
Ground, passed away Wednesday, February 8, 2017 at Northside Hospital Cherokee,
[Canton, Cherokee
Co., GA].
Mr. Benzel served in the U.S. Army and was a Vietnam Veteran. He
enjoyed fishing at the Okefenokee Swamp, hunting and tutoring his
grandchildren.
Mark was preceded in death by his parents, Edward and Delores
Benzel; brothers, Mike Schreiber and Martin Schreiber; grandson, Owen Watkins;
son-in-law, Rocky Hulsey; father-in-law, Jesse "Shorty" Goss.
Survivors include his wife, Carol Benzel; children, Steven (Koran)
Benzel, Jeff (Leann) Benzel, Aubrey (Donna) Blanton, Susan (Craig) Watkins and
Connie (David) Benjamin; siblings, Mary (Matthew) Fumuso, Marty (Ann) Benzel,
Eddie (Pat) Benzel, Bruce (Paul) Benzel, Kathy Schreiber, Carla Schreiber, Jean
(Rob) Lindley and Joyce Benzel; grandchildren,
Savanna Benzel, Taylor Benzel, Josh Benzel, Noah Benzel, Madi Benzel, Valorie (Matt) Blankinship,
Brittaney (Phillip) Setser, Shelly Carmona, Jessie (Joey) Gilley, Seth Watkins
and Wyatt Watkins; great grandchildren,
Aaron Benzel, Connor Rozzelle, Bryson Benzel, Caleb Blankinship , Aiden Blankinship, Addison Blankinship, Sara Setser and Joseph Gilley; and
mother-in-law, Lula Bell Goss.
Funeral services are scheduled for 2:00 p.m. Sunday, February 12,
2017 at the Sosebee Memorial Chapel with Rev. Aubrey Blanton and Rev. Pete
Martin officiating. Interment will follow in Macedonia Memorial Park.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2016, Canton, Cherokee
Co., GA, Obituary
Cherokee Tribune (Canton, GA) - December 29, 2016
Doyle Sims, age 79, of Canton, GA passed away Wednesday, December
28, 2016 at his residence.
He was a member of Sutallee Baptist Church. He and his wife were
owners of Roswell Florist for over 25 years. Upon returning to his hometown of
Canton, he and his wife owned and operated Sim's Florist which is still in
operation today. He was a member of Canton Moose Family Center for over 20
years. He held many various local and state offices, as well as serving over 20
years as an administrator. Mr. Sims also held the Pilgrim's Degree which is the
highest degree within the Moose Order.
He was preceded in death by, Father &
Mother- George & Inez Ragsdale Sims.
He is survived by: Wife of 58 years - Linda Faye Fowler Sims Son -
Mike Sims Daughter & Son-in-law
- Darlene & Mike
Blankenship Grandchildren -
Michael Hill, Joshua Hill, Sparkle Hill Great Grand Children - Dylan, Tyler
& Addyson Hill Extended Family - Connie Clark & Charlene Morgan
Survived by Several Cousins.
Funeral Services are scheduled for 2:00 PM, on Saturday, December
31, 2016, from the Chapel of South Canton Funeral Home with Rev. Billy
Edmondson, Rev. Mike Ware, and Rev. Bobby Morris officiating. Interment will
follow at Cherokee Memorial Park.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2017, Canton, Cherokee
Co., GA, Obituary
http://www.sosebeefuneralhome.com/sitemaker/memsol.cgi?user_id=1936988
Wayne Blanton, age 75, of Canton, passed away on Sunday, March 19,
2017 at his residence.
Wayne was a member of Rock Springs Baptist Church. He was a saw
miller and loved the outdoors. Wayne enjoyed fishing, hunting and camping.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Evelyn Blanton; mother, Mary
Blanton, grandson, Owen Watkins and son-in-law, Rocky Hulsey.
Survivors include his father, Dillard Blanton; loving companion,
Lynn Reed; children, Aubrey (Donna) Blanton, Susan (Craig) Watkins, Connie
(David) Benjamin; grandchildren, Valorie (Matt) Blankinship, Brittaney (Phillip) Setser, Shelly
Carmona, Jessi (Joey) Gilley, Seth Watkins and Wyatt Watkins; great-grandchildren, Caleb Blankinship, Aiden Blankinship,
Addison Blankinship, Sara
Setser and Joseph Gilley; siblings, Benny (Letitia) Blanton, Delene Watkins and
Judy Hopkins; several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services are scheduled for 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, March 22,
2017 at the Sosebee Memorial Chapel, Canton, GA, with Rev. Pete Martin and Rev.
Terry Caylor officiating. Interment will follow in Macedonia Memorial Park
Cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2019, Canton, Cherokee
Co., GA, Obituary
Pickens County Progress (GA) - September 19, 2019
Mary Alice Goodwin, 93, of Canton, passed away Thursday, September
12, 2019 at Wildwood Health Care. Mary was born February 3, 1926 to Ezel and
Elvy Morgan.
She was preceded in death by her husband, James Goodwin; daughter,
Martha Pruitt; and great-grandson, Ethan Goodwin.
She is survived by her sons and daughters-in-law, Ed and Kathy
Goodwin of Jasper, Larry and Joyce Goodwin of Dawsonville; sisters, Beatrice Goodwin of Fairmount, Christine Blankenship of Hickory Flat; 10 grandchildren; 29
greatgrandchildren; and 10 great-great grandchildren. Several nieces, nephews,
and other family members also survive.
Funeral services were held at 2 pm, Saturday, September 14, 2019,
at the Chapel of South Canton Funeral Home with Reverend Bobby McFarland and
Reverend Nathan Smith officiating. Interment followed at Macedonia Memorial
Park.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2015, Woodstock, Cherokee
Co., GA, Obituary
Published in The News-Herald on Aug. 28, 2015
Mr. Charles W. King, 39, of Woodstock, Georgia and formerly of
Painesville, Ohio passed away on August 22, 2015 at Kenesaw Hospice. He was
born January 14, 1976 in Painesville to the late John and Margaret (Glaze)
King.
Charles loved to draw and do artwork. He was a gifted mechanic that
was able to take apart and put together anything. He also enjoyed composing
music and was a computer whiz. He especially enjoyed spending time with his
family. He was employed at the Staylodge in Woodstock, Georgia.
He is survived by his children,
Briana Blankenship, Jasmin Walker, John King, Gabby Kordic,
and Samantha Lombardo; He also leaves his siblings, Sandra King Black, Gwen
McGrady, Diane Jackson, Robert Jackson, Jonathan King, Regina Johnson, Linda
Tally and Roger Noble as well as many nieces and nephews.
Charles was preceded in death by his parents, his sister Tracy King
Paige and brother Walter King.
Funeral services will be held 11:00 a.m. Monday at New Hope Baptist
Church, 428 W. Jackson St., Painesville with Rev. Maurice Coffee officiating.
Burial will be in Riverside Cemetery, Painesville.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2015, Woodstock, Cherokee
Co., GA, Obituary
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, (GA) - December 27, 2015
Emily Doris Hendrix Goddard, beloved wife of the late Robert Carl
Goddard, Jr., and daughter of the late Charles James and Era Blankenship Hendrix, passed away quietly on December 23, 2015
in Atlanta, Georgia. The youngest of five children, Doris was born in Atlanta
on November 5, 1930.
Soon after her birth, the family moved to Woodstock, Georgia in
Cherokee County where they owned a small dairy farm. Doris enjoyed working
alongside her father, and her interest and love for animals began to flourish.
In 1947, Doris married Robert Carl Goddard, Jr., a returning WWII Army veteran
and son of another old Cherokee County family. They were married for 42 years
and were the proud parents of two daughters and one son.
Doris was known for her love of family, her sharp wit, lively sense
of humor and great love for all God's creatures. She delighted in gently
nursing wounded wildlife back to health. While maintaining a private and humble
lifestyle, she fully captured the image of a strong, southern lady. Although
her favorite spot on earth was the home where she and Robert raised their
children, she delighted in visiting her beloved North Georgia Mountains and was
proud to tell of her once-in-a-lifetime family trip to Europe. Doris will be
deeply missed by her family and friends.
Doris is survived by her three children, Gayle Goddard Anderson,
Carole Goddard Haley (Frank), Robert Carl Goddard, III (Kathi); six
grandchildren: Michael Buford Anderson, Nathaniel Goddard Anderson (Sandi); Meg
Haley Gerard (Jim), Fran Haley Baldwin (Billy), Lori Haley Thompson (Scott),
David Haley (Laura); and nine great-grandchildren: Meredith Anderson; Will,
Sydney and Kathryn Anderson; Madeline, Olivia and Sophia Gerard; Sarah Kate and
Haley Baldwin.
The funeral service will be at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, December 28th
at Little River Methodist Church, 12455 Highway 92, Woodstock,
Georgia 30188. Officiating ministers are Dr. Gil Watson of Northside Methodist
Atlanta and Rev. Bill Coady of Little River Methodist Woodstock.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2016, Woodstock, Cherokee
Co., GA, Obituary
Published in The Atlanta Journal-Constitution on
Sept. 27, 2016
Charles Clay Hulsey, 92, of Woodstock, passed away on September 24,
2016 in Woodstock, Ga. Charles was born in Miami, Florida to Annie Patterson
& Clay Hulsey in 1924.
Charles served in WWII 1943-1945. He married Sylvia Christensen in
Trenton, NJ on September 18, 1948. He later worked at Philips Electronics until
his retirement.
Charles is survived by his Wife, Sylvia Hulsey; Daughter, Corliss
Schwaller of Woodstock; Daughter & Son-In-Law, Melissa & Danny Lord of
Woodstock; Daughter; Kim Hulsey Blankenship of Canton; and Grandchildren: Vincent
Damiano, Noah Dye, Sylvia Dye, and Tristan Dye.
Funeral Services will be held on Wednesday, September 28, 2016 at
1pm in Georgia National Cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Kimball H. Blankenship – b.06Aug1952 -
Canton, GA: https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:2387-BRL
Relatives – K. W. Blankenship, Kenneth H.
Blankenship.
+2017, Woodstock, Cherokee
Co., GA, Funeral
http://www.tributes.com/obituary/show/Nancy-I.-Blankenship-104631198
Nancy I. Blankenship
- November 13, 1953 - March 31, 2017 - Powder Springs, Georgia
Funeral Services will be held 10:00 a.m. Tuesday at First Baptist
Church of Woodstock with Rev. Johnny Hunt and Rev. Jim Law officiating.
Interment will take place at 3:00 p.m. Tuesday at Columbiana City Cemetery in
Columbiana, AL.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2017, Woodstock, Cherokee
Co., GA, Obituary
http://www.mayeswarddobbins.com/obituaries/Nancy-Blankenship/#!/Obituary
Nancy I. Blankenship, 63, of
Woodstock passed away on Friday, March 31, 2017.
Nancy is survived by her husband, Roy Alin
Blankenship; sister, Jane Windham and her husband, James of Columbiana, AL; nephew,
Jonathan Windham and his wife, Beverly of Sylacauga, AL; nephew, Jeffrey
Windham and his wife, Amy and their daughters, Marlee and Layla all of
Alabaster, AL; brother in law, Brandon Blankenship and his wife, Donnalee; sister in
law, Autumn Brand and her husband, Scott; numerous nieces and nephews.
Funeral Services will be held 10:00 a.m.
Tuesday at First Baptist Church of Woodstock with Rev. Johnny Hunt and Rev. Jim
Law officiating. Interment will take place at 3:00 p.m. Tuesday at Columbiana
City Cemetery in Columbiana, AL.
Roy A.
Blankenship – b.04Jun1957 - Woodstock, GA: https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:KPS6-B7R
Relatives -
Catherine L. Blankenship, Nancy I. Blankenship.
Clarke
2016, Athens, Clarke
Co., GA, Death
Published in Athens Banner-Herald on July 3,
2016
Andrew "Andy" Lee Blankenship, Athens, GA, 39 [1977], of died July 1, 2016
Arrangements by Lord and Stephens East,
Athens, GA.
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Clayton
+2017, Forest Park, Clayton Co., GA, Obituary
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, (GA) - September 21, 2017
Jane Blankinship,
Age 94, of Forest Park, passed away September 7, 2017.
Private services. South Care Cremation and Funeral Society,
Stockbridge, GA.
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+2017, Forest Park, Clayton Co., GA, Obituary
The News & Advance, (Lynchburg, VA) - September 10, 2017
Jane Virginia Rice Blankinship, 94, formerly of Lynchburg, passed away on Thursday, September 7,
2017, in Georgia. Jane was born on
March 11, 1923, in Indian Head, MD, a daughter of the late Robert M. Rice and
Ella G. Rice.
Jane was a 70-year member of Centenary UMC and took an active part
in many church functions, especially enjoying the classes where she painted
many pictures to keep and to share. She was a graduate of E. C. Glass High
School and worked for over 50 years at several accounting firms in Lynchburg.
She was a member of the American Business Women's Assn. and the Lynchburg
Suburban Women's Club and did volunteer hospital work.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Walter B.
Blankinship; sister, Christine
R. Brandt; brothers, Morris Rice and Clarence "Jack" Rice; and her son, Stephen L. Blankinship.
She is survived by her son,
M. Bennett Blankinship; daughter,
Rebecca B. Stack and husband, John; grandson, J.
Martin Stack, Jr. and wife, Lindsey; granddaughters,
Janelle M. Stack and Jennifer
Blankinship; and three
great-grandchildren.
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Clinch
2015, Homerville, Clinch Co., GA, Obituary
Waycross Journal Herald (GA) Date: April 21, 2015
Benjamin Gerald Deloach, 77, passed away Monday (April 20, 2015) at
South Georgia Medical Center, Valdosta, [Lowndes Co., GA]
following an extended illness. He was born Oct. 16, 1937 in Valdosta, son of
the late Clarence Mack Deloach Sr. and Mildred Louise Willis Deloach.
He was a retired firefighter for the Savannah Fire Department
working from February 1969 until July 1995 and was a member of Cornerstone
Baptist Church.
He was preceded in death by two brothers, Clarence Mack Deloach Jr.
and Edward Dexter Deloach.
Survivors are two daughters, Sherry Bartley, of Queen Creek, Ariz.,
and Tracy Heaps, of Phoenix, Ariz.; one son, Michael Deloach, of Panama City,
Fla.; one sister, Barbara Christopher, of Homerville; one brother, Doyal Keith
Deloach, of Valdosta; four grandchildren, Brendan Bartley, Xander Bartley,
Caleb Bartley and Tanner Bartley; one niece,
Sherry and Brandon Blankenship
; one nephew, Tye Smith; two great-nieces, Mandy Curtis and Krysta Smith; two great-nephews, Jeremy Murray and Cody Blankenship ; and several other relatives.
The funeral will be held, Wednesday at 2 p.m. at Cornerstone
Baptist Church. Interment will be in the Wayfare Church Cemetery in Echols
County.
The family will receive friends this evening from 6 until 8 at the
funeral home. The body will be carried to the church one hour prior to the
service.
Condolences to the
family may be conveyed at the online registry, www.roundtreefuneralhome.net
Roundtree Funeral
Home is in charge of the arrangements.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2016, Homerville,
Clinch Co., GA, Obituary
Waycross Journal Herald (GA) - July 11, 2016
Thomas Wyndell Bennett, 57, passed away Sunday (July 10, 2016) at
his residence in Homerville, surrounded by his loving family, following a short
illness. He was born April 1, 1959, in Waycross.
He worked for B-Way Corporation as a lithographic supervisor and
was a member of Homerville Free Will Baptist Church.
He was preceded in death by two brothers, Neil Bennett and Terry
Bennett.
Survivors are his wife, Felicia Blankenship Bennett, of Homerville; one son and
daughter-in-law, Josh and Ashley Bennett, of Tucson, Ariz.; his mother and step
father, Clarine and Jimmy Warren, of Nashville; two sisters and
brothers-in-law, Sharon and Jerome Roe, of Lakeland, and Donna and Robert
Clemons, of Nashville; one brother and sister-in-law, Freddy and Stella
Bennett, of Baxley; two grandchildren, Sawyer Bennett and Finn Bennett; a
number of nieces, nephews and other relatives.
The funeral will be held Tuesday at 4 p.m. at Homerville Free Will
Baptist Church. Interment will be in the Pine Forest Cemetery.
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Cobb
2015, Acworth, Cobb
Co., GA, Obituary
Published in The Capital Gazette on Dec. 15, 2015
Mr. David Ulbert Aliff, Sr., age 76, of Acworth passed away Friday,
December 11, 2015.
Survivors include two daughters, Debbie Mimms of Acworth and Connie
Browning of Glensdale, WA; five sons and two daughters-in-law, David Aliff, Jr.
of Acworth, Chris and SusanSmith of Norcross, Chuckie Dewberry of Glen Burney,
MD, Johnny Aliff of Temple and Joey and Sabrina Aliff of LaFayette; four sisters and one brother-in-law, Carol
and Ernest Wheaton of Ormond Beach, FL, Pat Blankenship of
Salisbury, NC, Shirley Aliff of Indianapolis, IN and Eva Thomas of Franklin,
IN; one brother and sister-in-law, Charles and Betty Aliff of Brownstown, IN;
nine grandchildren, Allison Mimms, Tiffany Allen, Ashley Smith, Michaela
Browning, Matt Aliff, Davi Ellen Sellers, Hannah Dewberry, Josie Aliff and
Blakely Williams; seven great grandchildren; and a number of other relatives.
Funeral services will be Wednesday, December 16, 2015 at 11:00 A.M.
from Hutcheson's Memorial Chapel with Rev. Tom Russell officiating. Interment
will follow in Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Bremen, Georiga.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2019, Acworth, Cobb
Co., GA, Obituary
The Daily Tribune News, (Cartersville, GA) - March 7, 2019
Mr. Charles Raymond "Ray" Woodall, 62, of Acworth, died
Friday, February 8, 2019, at Redmond Regional Medical Center, [Rome, Floyd Co., GA]. He was born May 1, 1956, in Atlanta, to
the late Raymond Woodall and Doris Earnhart.
Ray was a Unites States Air Force veteran and an ordained minister,
serving as a pastor at Bethel Worship Center. He worked for the City of Acworth
for 20 years as the purchasing manager. Ray loved to fish, and loved
woodworking. He played a big role as one of Santa's big helpers for the
children at Christmastime. He was a connoisseur of movies and had a joyful
soul. He loved to make people laugh.
In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by a brother,
Kenny Woodall.
Survivors include his son, Allen Woodall and his wife Jo Ellen of
Villa Rica; his mother, Doris Earnhart of Hiawassee; sisters, Cindy Stewart,
also of Hiawassee, Dana Morgan of Cartersville, and Connie Woodall of Franklin;
brothers, Kenny Shiver of Hiawassee,
Daryl Blankinship of Cartersville, and Sherman Woodall of
Franklin; a granddaughter, Emaleigh Satterfield; and several nieces and
nephews.
A memorial service will be held on Saturday, March 9, 2019, at 2:00
pm, in the Chapel of Parnick Jennings Funeral Home with The Reverend Scott
Johnson officiating. Inurnment will be at a later date at Georgia National
Cemetery in Canton.
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2016, Austell, Cobb
Co., GA, Obituary
The West Volusia Beacon, (DeLand, FL) - February 4, 2016
Constance Eileen Miller Barkdoll, 95 [1921], formerly of Hagerstown, Maryland, and
DeBary, died Jan. 22, 2016, at her home. Mrs. Barkdoll was the daughter of
Edith Forsyth Miller and Earl Samuel Miller Sr. of Hagerstown.
She lived in DeBary for more than 30 years.
Mrs. Barkdoll was preceded in death by her husband, Leon N.
Barkdoll; sons Michael Barkdoll and Terry Barkdoll; brother
Earl S. Miller Jr.; and one grandson.
She is survived by one daughter,
Sharon Barkdoll Blankinship of Hiram, Georgia, one sister, Annette
Miller Myers of Lewes, Delaware, seven grandchildren, 20 great-grandchildren
and four great-great-grandchildren.
Services and interment will be private. Born Feb. 14, 1920, in
Wilson's Point, Maryland, Winkenhofer Pine Ridge Funeral Home in Kennesaw,
Georgia, was in charge.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Sharon L. Blankenship – b. 21Dec1949 - Hiram, GA: https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:KPFN-B2Q
Relatives - Hayley A. Blankinship,
Janeanne Glenn Blankinship, Jennifer E. Blankinship, Kenneth B. Blankinship,
Kenneth Brandon Blankinship, Lynette V. Blankinship, Sharon L. Blankinship,
Travis Blankinship.
2015, Marietta, Cobb Co., GA, Obituary
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, (GA) Date: August 23, 2015
Robert Winchester Irving, 80, of Marietta, GA, passed away on August
17, 2015. He was born in Washington, DC., a graduate
of Phillips Exeter Academy and Princeton University. Bob served as First
Lieutenant in the U.S. Marine Corps. He pursued a professional career in
Insurance and Banking at Maryland National Bank and Equitable Trust Company in
Baltimore and retired from Barnett Bank as an Executive V.P. and Senior Credit
Policy Officer in Florida. Additionally, he was President of the Neighborhood
Housing Service, Inc. in Baltimore, President of the Maryland Mortgage Bankers
Association and Chairman of the American Bankers Association. Upon retirement,
he provided his business and finance acumen to a multitude of non-profit
organizations in Florida and Georgia.
Bob is survived by his wife, Mary, and his daughter, Susan Irving
Taylor with her husband Terence of Georgetown, ME, and his son, Robert Benson
Irving with his wife, Mary Catherine of Baltimore, MD; five grandchildren,
Rebecca and Rachel Taylor, Stephen, Christopher and Elizabeth Irving; and sisters, Katherine Krier, ID and Nancy
Irving, WA. Blending Bob & Mary's families includes children, Bud Ratliff with his wife, Fran of Midway, KY; Julie
Kingsley of Woodstock, GA and Lindsay
Curtis Blankenship with her husband, Bill of
Marietta, GA; 10 grandchildren and one great grandchild.
A memorial service will be held at Mt. Zion United Methodist Church
at 1770 Johnson Ferry Road in Marietta, GA, on August 29, 2015 at 12:30 pm. The
family will hold a private graveside service.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2015, Marietta, Cobb
Co., GA, Obituary
https://www.memorialsolutions.com/sitemaker/sites/SOUTHC2/memsol.cgi?user_id=1694707
Dolores Ann (Dee) Morgan ne`e Krueger went to the Lord on Oct. 30,
2015. Born July 26, 1919.
Preceded in death by her husband, Albert Morgan,
sister Lorraine Van Oeveren, brothers Norman Krueger, George Krueger, and
Francis "Bud" Krueger, and son, Marvin Morgan.
Survived by her daughters Melanie Morgan Thomas, Stephanie Ann Dobson, and Elaine Blankenship (Tommy), 10
grandchildren, 10 great grandchildren, and 1 great, great grandchild and
sister, Patricia Ratcliff.
We are grateful that God allowed us to share her life. She loved
fiercely, forgave easily, was smart, with a quick,
sweet wit that brought joy to many. She was selfless and kind, and never
hesitated to think of others before herself. A strong, loving mother,
grandmother, and friend, she will be missed.
A graveside celebration of life service will be held on Saturday,
November 7 at 3 pm at Kennesaw Memorial Park Cemetery in Marietta, Georgia.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2015, Marietta, Cobb Co., GA, Obituary
http://southern.tributes.com/obituary/show/William-Robert-Belisario-103063461
William Belisario, Sr. (Bill) of Marietta, Ga. went to be with his
Lord & on Monday, November 23 at 1:18AM. He was, born in Ray City, Ga, in
1935
Bill had a great love for his family and is survived by his wife
Julia Stinchcomb Belisario, and children
Michele Hilton of Cartersville, Ga., Helene Belisario Blankenship and son-in law Steve Blankenship of Acworth, Ga., Samantha Belisario of
Cartersville,Ga, Kathy Hall of Cartersville, Ga, William Robert Belisario, Jr
(Robert) of Cartersville, Ga., Suzie Stinson and son-in-law John Stinson of Gulf
Breeze, Fl., Charlotte Wolf of Metairie Louisiana, Ga., Danielle Belisario
Biddle and son-in-law Lloyd Biddle of Kennesaw, Ga, Stewart Belisario and
Andrea Belisario of Cartersville, step son Mike Cochran of Austell, Ga, and
Lynn Cochran of Marietta, Ga. He is also survived by his grandchildren, Britney
Burton, Beth Keener Dent, Jackie Hovarth, Jensen Hovarth, Austin Hovarth, 'Aine
Andersen, Jessica Burger, Bailey Belisario, Blane Belisario, Preston Biddle,
Cameron Biddle, Anna Biddle, Christopher Cochran, Austin Cochran, and many
great grandchildren. He is also survived by his brother-in-law Jack Clagett of
Marietta, and nephews Kevin Clagett, Scott Clagett, and Mike Clagett, and life
long extended family, Jimmy Bird, Ronnie Bird, and Diane Rouse.
He is predeceased by his sister Carole Clagett, brother Lanny
Belisario and 2 grandsons, Eugene Hilton, and Christopher Burger.
Bill Belisario, a long time resident of Cobb County and grew up in
South Miami, graduating from Coral Gables High School. After graduation he
began employment with Southern Bell in Florida, and transferred to Atlanta in
1968. He has resided in Cobb County since that time. Retiring from AT&T in
1985 he established Bel Star Systems which later became Best Star Systems in
Marietta, Ga, as the owner/operator for over 30 years.
As a devoted
Christian, Bill was an active member of Mt. View Church in Marietta for 28
years. His greatest passion was service, and was found time to help many people
in his life long journey. He loved to travel country roads, fishing, and being
with family. As an avid gardener, he enjoyed spending as much time as possible
in his gardens, along with his children and grandchildren. Bill touched many
lives and will be missed by many.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2016, Marietta, Cobb
Co., GA, Obituary
Published in The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
from Dec. 26 to Dec. 27, 2016
Charles (Charlie) Albert Parsons passed away December 22, 2016. He
was born to Louise Sommer and Charles Parsons on April 10, 1945.
The Parsons family moved to Miami where he graduated from Coral
Gables High School in '63. Later, he graduated with an Industrial Management
degree from Georgia Tech in '68. After working for Control Data in Austin, TX,
he returned to Georgia Tech for a master's degree in Information and Computer
Science and graduated in '72. He spent the next 25 years with IBM in Raleigh
and Atlanta, then on to JD Edwards followed by becoming and independent
consultant.
Charlie is survived by his wife of 47 years, Rosalyn Parsons, and
was a longtime member of Mt. Bethel UMC; children, Brandon and Kimberly
Parsons; sister, Ann (Jim) Moore; sister, Ellen (David) Hartley; nieces and nephews, Brad (Amy) Moore, Cindy (Bjorn) Nelson, Jennifer (Shane) Blankenship and Lindsay (Brett) Ritenour;
Sister-in-law, Joyce (Robert) Starr, Bob and John (Catherine) Starr.
Memorial service will be held at Mt. Bethel UMC in Marietta, GA,
Wednesday, December 28, 2016 at 11:00 am.
He was an Eagle Scout and remained close with his scouting friends.
In lieu of flowers, donations should be sent to Mt. Bethel UMC Boy Scout Troup
1011, located at 4385 Lower Roswell Road, Marietta, GA 30068.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2017, Marietta, Cobb
Co., GA, Obituary
Karen Burns Blakey "Bama" to her grandchildren"
passed away February 1, 2017. She was born in Charleston, WV, on July 10, 1948
to Annabel and L. L. Burns.
She was educated at Chatham Hall and Hollins college
both located in VA. She moved to Atlanta in 1970 where she met her husband of
45 years, Paul Blakey. Together they raised two daughters, Ryan and Beth. Karen
started working at Northside Reality in 1983 and continued her career as a
sales associate for over 30 years.
Karen enjoyed many outdoor activities. She was active in ALTA for
many years, enjoyed hiking, gardening and loved football, especially WVU. She
was a member of St. Catherine's Episcopal Church and was involved in many
charitable programs.
She is survived by her husband, Paul Blakey, daughters Ryan
Blankenship and husband Danny of
Atlanta, GA, Elizabeth Blakey Gato and husband Isaiah Gato of Charleston, SC, granddaughter Avery Blankenship, grandsons Andrew Laiz, Jonah Gato and
Asher Gato, sister Emily Legg of Lewisburg, WV, many
cousins and friends.
At her request there will be no service locally. A family graveside
service and memorial will be held at a later date in Lewisburg, WV.
In lieu of flowers, family asks that memorial donations be made to
Autism Speaks or the charity of your choice. Karen was a gift to all who knew
her and she will be sorely missed. To leave an online condolence for the
family, please visit http://www.hmpattersoncantonhill.com/
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2017, Marietta, Cobb
Co., GA, Obituary
Post-Tribune (IN) - August 27, 2017
Jesse Lee Williams "Sonny," longtime Gary native, passed
away August 20, 2017, surrounded by his loving family in Marietta, Georgia.
Jesse was born to Willie Lee Banks-Williams and Jesse G. Williams in
Philadelphia, Mississippi on March 23, 1941.
Sonny was a graduate of Tolleston's class of 1961. Sonny held
several jobs throughout his life. He retired from the U.S. Postal Service and
was an Army Veteran.
He is proceeded in death by his mother and
father, and brothers Ezell Ervin and Anthony Williams.
He leaves to cherish his memory his loving wife Delores
Wong-Williams, children Jessie Lee Williams III ,
Felicia A. Williams, Fanavia Roland, Jessie IV, and Jessica. Brothers Jimmy L.
Williams, Harold Williams: Sisters
Bonita Howard, Delores Gillespie and Regina Blankenship
and a host of nieces, nephews and extended family.
Jesse's services will be held in Smyrna, GA on Friday, September 1,
2017 at 11:00 am at Faith Christian Center, 3059 S Cobb Drive, Smyrna, GA
30080. Military Ceremony to be hold September 5, 2017.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2019, Marietta, Cobb Co., GA, Obituary
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, (GA) - March 3, 2019
Paul Glenn Blakey, "Pops" to his grandchildren, passed away February 22,
2019. He was born in Elmira, NY, on May 14, 1931 to Evelyn and Glenn Blakey.
He served two years in the Army before studying art in Pennsylvania
at the Art Institute of Pittsburg. Paul Moved to Atlanta as a young man and
eventually met his wife of 45 years, Karen Burns Blakey. Together they raised
two daughters, Ryan and Elizabeth. He worked many years as a commercial artist
and illustrator achieving success and numerous awards. His illustrations were
used by corporations and publishers not only in this country but other areas of
the world.
Growing up, Paul spent countless hours around the woods and fields
of his parents' farm learning to love the quiet places. His artwork reflected
the passion of that early experience. Always young at heart, Paul had many
interests and a love for learning. Some of his favorite interests included
playing the piano, cooking, gardening, jazz and caring for his beloved pets.
His experiences were many including sailing, piloting airplanes, racing cars
and hang gliding.
He is preceded in death by his wife Karen Blakey and brother Robert Cramer.
He is survived by his daughters,
Ryan Blankenship of Decatur, GA, Elizabeth Blakey Gato and
husband Isaiah Gato of Charleston, SC, granddaughter
Avery Blankenship, grandsons Andrew Laiz, Jonah Gato and
Asher Gato, cousin Joyce Swope of St. Pete Beach, FL,
his niece, nephew and many friends.
At his request there will be no service locally and a memorial will
be held at a later date in Lewisburg, WV. www.hmpattersoncantonhill.com.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Ryan A. Blakey –
b.20Mar1973 - Marietta, GA: https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:2SZ3-1PV
Relatives -
Elizabeth M. Blakey, Karen B. Blakey, Paul G. Blakey.
2019, Marietta, Cobb Co., GA, Obituary
Marietta Daily Journal (GA) - September 28, 2019
Georgia S. Bray, age 88, passed away in her sleep on Saturday,
September 21, 2019 at Parc at Piedmont, Marietta, GA. She was born in Democrat,
NC, on March 11, 1931, to Addie Sue Kilby-Smith and Howard G. Smith.
Her family moved to Asheville, NC where she spent her childhood.
Georgia transferred to Atlanta, GA to continuing working for BellSouth for 35
years and Atlanta Merchandise Mart for 18 years. Georgia was married to the
late Wendell Earl Bray, Sr for 32 years. Their church was Johnson Ferry Baptist
Church, Bryant Wright, pastor and friend. Many wonderful hours were spent with
their church family. She was a member of The Atlanta Country Club, where
Wendell once served as president.
Georgia had one daughter, Sybil Furr who passed away in 2018.
Georgia is survived by two granddaughters, Georgiana (Damon) Lowder
and Stephanie (Tim) Coffey and six great-grandchildren Jessica, Jacob, Grace,
Jordan, Madelyn and Mason and two nieces
Sherry Stacy and Rhonda Blankenship.
Georgia's funeral will be Friday, October 4, 2019, at 11:00 am, in
the Chapel at Johnson Ferry Baptist Church, 955 Johnson Ferry Rd, Marietta, GA,
30068. Graveside service will be at 2:00 pm at Arlington Memorial Park, 201 Mt
Vernon Hwy NW, Sandy Springs, GA 30328.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2015, Smyrna, Cobb Co., GA, Obituary
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, (GA) Date: February 27, 2015
Mr. Walter Addison Jenkins, Sr. age 73 of Smyrna, passed away
Saturday, February 21st.
Funeral services will be held 11 AM Saturday, February 28th at
Carmichael Funeral Home Chapel in Smyrna with Rev. Dawn Britt officiating.
Interment will be in Crest Lawn Memorial Park Cemetery in Atlanta.
Mr. Jenkins was a veteran of the U.S. Marine Corp. He retired from
the U.S. Postal Service after 33 years of service. He was a proud member of the
National Rifle Assoc., and a Member and Deacon of Fortified Hills Baptist
Church.
Surviving are: Son Walter Addison Jenkins, Jr. of Smyrna, 2
Daughters Laura Paige Burge of Villa Rica, Tami Lynn Weeks of Hiram, Brother
Richard Lynn Jenkins of Smyrna, 3 Sisters Carol R. Rogers of Smyrna, Susie
Carolyn West of Austell, Diane Elizabeth Buckner of Augusta, 4 Grandchildren
Kristian Paige Weeks, Kaylie
Sue Blankenship, Kaycee
Lynn Blankenship, Robert
Austin Burge, 2 Great Grandchildren Roysten James Weeks and Rylen Turner Weeks.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2015, Smyrna, Cobb
Co., GA, Obituary
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, (GA) Date: June 16, 2015
Elsie Beech Fitzgerald of Smyrna, GA passed away on June 13 at the
age of 105.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Luke and Carrie Beech;
husbands, Virgil O. Travis; Allen Fitzgerald and son Virgil O. Travis, Jr.
She is survived by daughters
Twila Blankenship (Bill); Gayle Farmer
(Ray) and sons Kenneth Travis (Jeane), Col. (Ret.) Stuart Travis (Pat), Ed
Travis (Elissa); 13 grandchildren, 26 Great-Grandchildren and many nieces and
nephews.
Elsie was born in Wichita, Kansas and spent her formative years in
Chicago, and moved with her family to Atlanta following her graduation from
High School. Following her retirement from State Neon Company as office manager
she led a very active life. Her activities included teaching swimming to
children with Down's syndrome at the YWCA, sewing, crocheting and traveling.
Elsie was a faithful servant of the Lord. She was an active member of the
Baptist Tabernacle in Atlanta for many years and First Baptist of Smyrna for
the past 31 years. She taught children Sunday School
classes continuously for 65 years until January 2015. She was a passed
accompanist for children's choirs, and president of the church's senior citizen
group. She was always active in Women's Ministry and WMU.
A service celebrating her life will be held Thursday, June 18 at
1:00 PM First Baptist Church, 1275 Church St., Smyrna, GA 30080. Interment will
follow at Westview Cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Coffee
+2015, Douglas, Coffee Co., GA, Obituary
http://www.tributes.com/obituary/show/James-Thomas-Blankenship-102864462
James Thomas Blankenship was born on April 13, 1948 and passed away on Thursday, September
17, 2015. James was a resident of Douglas, Georgia at the time of his passing.
He is survived by his wife Bernadette.
Funeral Services will be held on Sunday September 20 2014 at 4:00
p.m. at Southview Church of God with Rev. Hilton Martin and Marlon Smith
officiating. Interment will follow at Douglas City Cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2015, Douglas, Coffee Co., GA, Obituary
http://www.simsfuneralhome.org/obituaries/James-Blankenship-4/#!/Obituary
James Thomas Blankenship, age 68, of
Douglas, GA passed away on Thursday, September 17, 2015, at Coffee Regional
Medical Center following a brief illness. Mr. Blankenship was born on April 13,
1948, in Omega, GA to the late James William Blankenship and Kathryn McGoo
Blankenship.
Survivors include: his wife, Bernadette Stone
Blankenship of Douglas, GA; three daughters, Kathy Smith of Broxton, GA;
Selena Blankenship of Douglas, GA, and Connie Blankenship of Nicholls, GA;
three sisters, Laverne Blankenship of West Green, GA, Diane Howard of
Douglas, GA, Brenda Stone of Pearson, GA; four grandchildren, Brittany Bennett,
Kelly Yawn, Adessa Hersey, and Malana Smith Scott; two great grandchildren,
Gamer Yawn and Bailee; and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents,
James
William and Kathryn Blankenship.
Funeral Services will be held on Sunday,
September 20, 2014 at 4:00 p.m. at Southview Church of God with Rev. Hilton
Martin and Marlon Smith officiating. Interment will follow at Douglas City
Cemetery.
2017, Douglas, Coffee
Co., GA, Obituary
http://www.tributes.com/obituary/show/Jimmy-Blankenship-104351174
Jimmy Blankenship,
Douglas, Georgia, January 28, 1961 - January 11, 2017
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2019, Douglas, Coffee
Co., GA, Obituary
The News Herald, (Panama City, FL) - August 19, 2019
Mr. James Preston Mills, age 67 of Douglas, GA, and formerly of
Panama City, FL, passed away late Thursday, Aug. 15, 2019 at his residence
following an extended illness. He was born June 5, 1952 to the late John Mills
and the late Idell Pettis Mills.
Mr. Mills, a native of Panama City, FL, had recently moved to
Douglas. He was a retired construction engineer with the Florida Department of
Transportation. Mr. Mills was also an ordained minister in the Assemblies of
God. He was a US Army Veteran.
Survivors include his wife:
Abbie Gail Blankenship Mills of Douglas, GA; 4 children: April Haney of
Ft. Walton, FL, Jamie Mills of Douglas, GA, Lucy Hartman of Tampa, FL, and
Darian Cumbie of Panama City, FL; 3 siblings: Danny Mills, Jerry Mills and
Patsy Messick all of Panama City, FL; 6 grandchildren; 1 great-grandchild; a
number of nieces, nephews, cousins and a host of friends
The funeral service was Monday, Aug. 19, 2019 at 1 pm, at the First
Assembly of God in Douglas with Rev. Drake Lomax, Rev. Byron Griffis and Rev. Marshall
Adcock officiating. A graveside service and interment will be held on
Wednesday, Aug. 21, 2019 at 10 am, at Evergreen Memorial Gardens in Panama
City, FL. Ricketson Funeral Home.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Colquitt
2018, Moultrie, Colquitt
Co., GA, Obituary
The Moultrie Observer, (GA) - April 21, 2018
Evelyn Carter Goodroe, 96 of Moultrie, died Saturday, April 21,
2018 at Colquitt Regional Medical Center. Born July 20, 1921 in Worth County,
GA, she was the daughter of the late William Charles Carter and Maudie Mae
Giddens Carter.
She was an accomplished seamstress, active in the Sunshine Kids
Sunday School Class, and a member of Memorial Baptist Church. She was employed
at Dairy Queen of Moultrie for many years. She was known for her delicious
caramel cakes.
She was preceded in death by her husband Joseph Turner Goodroe, two
sisters and one brother.
Survivors include her children, J. C. Goodroe and Sara of Moultrie,
Charlotte Dunlap and Fred of Hoschton, Sue Hancock of Moultrie, Terry Goodroe
and Ellen of Dacula, GA; eight grandchildren,
Debbie Parrish and Nelson, Joey Goodroe and Diane, Sandy Blankenship and Tommy, David Dunlap, Suzanne Payne and
Stephan, Kevin Wisham and Ginger, Teri Ellen Lance and Alan, Jody Goodroe and
Leslie; twenty-two great-grandchildren and ten great-great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held 11:00 A.M. Tuesday, April 24, 2018 at
Cobb Funeral Chapel with Rev. Gary Holton officiating. Internment will follow
in Union Cemetery in Doerun, Georgia. Casketbearers will be her loving
grandchildren.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Columbia
2018, Grovetown, Columbia
Co., GA, Obituary
The Augusta Chronicle, (GA) - January 2, 2019
Jackie L. Atkins, 77 [1941], entered
into rest Thursday December 28th 2018. He was born in Brenton, West Virginia.
Jackie was a member of New Life Church of God and enjoyed spending
time with his family and working on cars. He was retired from the United States
Army having served in Korea and Vietnam. He was was the recipient of numerous
military awards and medals.
He was preceded in death by his wife Hannelore Atkins, and his
brother James Adkins.
Survivors include his sons Charlie Kratz and Jimmie Atkins (Linda);
his daughters, Manuela " Mandy" Santiago, Cindy Shurling (Ted),
Monika Jernigan (Kenneth); his aunt Emma Blankenship; his nephews Jamie Adkins (Hope) and Ricki
Adkins (Norma); his grandsons Thomas Kratz (Sandra), Jeff Shurling, Jack
Shurling, Evan Jernigan, Phillip Hyatt ( Aleesha); his granddaughters Sandra
Kratz ( Martin Bruckner), Carmen Santiago, Nichole Atkins, Sara Atkins,
Christina Miles, Alexandra Neal (Andrew); and 13 great grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 am, Thursday, January 3,
2019, at New Life Church of God with Pastor Caleb Crossan and Rev. Wallace
Banks officiating. Interment will follow at Harlem Memorial Cemetery with full
Military Honors accorded. Starling-Evans Funeral Home,
Harlem, Georgia. 706-556-6524
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Jackie L Atkins
– b.21Apr1941 - Grovetown, GA: https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:K19Q-249
2019, Grovetown, Columbia
Co., GA, Obituary
The Augusta Chronicle, (GA) - October 23, 2019
Patricia Gay Kelly, 76, Grovetown, GA, went home to be with the
Lord on October 16, 2019. She was born in Augusta, GA, to the late Paige and
Evelyn Gay.
Patricia was a retired Nurse for over 25 years and loved traveling,
especially her weekend get-a-ways.
Left to cherish her memory are her children, Lisa Warren (David),
David Swilley (Barbara) and James Kelly; two grandchildren, Elizabeth Opalak
(Charles) and Cameron Swilley; three great-grandchildren, Aurelia Opalak,
Eleanor Opalak and Isabel Opalak; Don and Dolly Swilley; two very dear friends,
Robert Kearney and Elliott Sturman; a childhood friend, Julia Prather; and two cousins, Anna Blankenship and Julie Boone.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 pm, on Saturday, October 26,
2019, in the Bellevue Memorial Gardens Chapel with Dr. Jonathan Reimer
officiating. Interment will follow in Bellevue Memorial Gardens. Pallbearers
will be William Warren, Ryan Warren, Robert Kearney, Dean Bliss, Joe Newsome
and Elliott Sturman.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Cook
2015, Adel, Cook
Co., GA, Obituary
Valdosta Daily Times (GA) - July 15, 2016
Mr. Sammy Odom, age 76, of Adel, Georgia, passed away on Thursday,
July 14, 2016, at his daughter's home surrounded by his loving family. Born on
August 24, 1939, in Madison, FL to the late Randle Yates and Mary Ellen
(Carter) Odom, he was a lifelong resident of Cook County.
n the last several months he had attended Fellowship Baptist Church
in Hahira, GA. Sammy was the former superintendent of Del-Cook Lumber Company
for over 30 years and later owned and operated Sam's Welding and Sam's Truck
and Auto Repair at the Adel Truck Stop. He was also a former volunteer for the
Adel Fire Department.
Mr. Odom is survived by his son, Sonny of Orlando, FL; two daughters and a son-in-law, Bonnie
Vining of Adel and Bea and
Larry Blankenship of Marietta,
GA. He is also survived by his brother and sister, Willie Odom (Betty) and Lila
Webb (Lavalle), both of Madison, FL. He was the loving grandfather of Jeff Vining II and Torie of West Enosburg Vermont,
Brandy Vining and Cody Vining of Adel, Trey Blankenship
and Lexie Blankenship of Marietta, and great-grandfather to
Chloe Vining and Brooke Sanders of Adel, Emily Vining of West Enosburg, Lydia
Sanders of Adel, Gracie Vining Jeff Robert Vining and Wyatt Vining all of West
Enosburg. Mr. Odom is also survived by his companion, Alberta Tarrant.
Funeral services for Mr. Odom will be held on Sunday July 17, 2016
at 2:00 PM at Fellowship Baptist Church with Rev. Ike Jefferson officiating.
Sammy will lie in state at the church from 1:00 PM until service time. A
Graveside service and interment will follow the church service at 5:00 PM at
San Pedro Cemetery in Madison.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Lawrence W. Blankenship – b.17Apr1951 -
Marietta, GA: https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:KBPH-QFJ
Coweta
2015, Moreland, Coweta Co., GA, Obituary
Published in LaGrange Daily News from Jan. 21
to Jan. 22, 2015
Joyce Tucker Burgess, 80, of Moreland passed away Monday, January
19, 2015 at Doctor's Hospice in Fayetteville,
[Fayette Co., GA]. She was born September 6, 1934 in
LaGrange, GA, the youngest of five children, to the late Zebbie Leon Tucker
& Eva Kate Railey Tucker.
In addition to her parents and siblings, she was preceded in death
by her husband of 55 years, Roy Hilton Burgess.
Joyce was an active member of the First Baptist Church of Moreland.
Since joining the church in 1962, she volunteered countless hours serving on
virtually every committee at one time or another. Her love of travel with her
senior friends took her to many states and several
countries including Italy and Ireland.
The funeral is Saturday, January 24, 2015 at 4 o'clock in the
chapel of McKoon Funeral Home with Dr. Daniel Ausbun & Rev. Searcy Jackson
officiating. Burial is to follow at Southview Cemetery in Moreland.
Survivors include children, Cathy Heffner & husband Bob of
Newnan, Steve Burgess & wife Ellen of Newnan, David Burgess & wife
Marie of Luthersville, Beverly Yeager & husband Mike of Moreland; grandchildren, Carrie Heffner &
husband Myles Dixon of Atlanta, Melanie Renfroe & husband James of Burbank,
CA, Tyler Burgess & wife Juliana of Midlothian, VA, Kirby Dunn &
husband Kevin of Birmingham, AL, Weston Yeager of Auburn, AL, Sharon Schwartz
& husband Seth of Jacksonville, FL; great-grandchildren, Mac Renfroe,
Tucker Burgess, Aaron
Blankenship, Ari Schwartz.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2015, Newnan, Coweta
Co., GA, Obituary
The Newnan Times-Herald, (GA) Date: June 10, 2015
On the warm spring afternoon of June 5, 2015, Lindsey Marie Price
was gently lifted into the arms of the angels to begin her new life in the
presence of the God who created her. Lindsey was born October 9, 1997, in
Atlanta, Georgia. She is the daughter of Holli Price Jones (and husband Gibb
Edward Jones IV) and Timothy Allen Price Jr.
In addition to her parents, she is survived by a large and loving
family. She is the granddaughter of Jerry and Susie Walker, Tim Allen Price Sr.
and Linda Price. She is blessed by a 96-year-old great-grandmother, Mrs. C. L. (Nina) Blankenship.
Lindsey loved her siblings, Jessica Rainey, Josh Rainey, Catelyn
Price and Logan Price. She was a blessing to her aunts, Cynthia Garland, Connie
L. Smith and Jill Wright; and to her cousins, David Holmes, Christian Landrum,
Emma Smith, Olivia Wright and Rachel Wright.
Lindsey loved her life. Her junior year in high school had been
amazing and her report card proved that. She so looked forward to her senior
year. She loved jokes and especially when they involved her sister Catelyn.
"Lil Bit" was her special fur baby. All the great things about being
a teen made her life so happy, whether it be her job
as a lifeguard, dancing, swimming, singing, fishing or volleyball. There was
never any doubt if she was around - there was always a good time to be had by
all.
Her remarkable life was remembered and thanks given for it on
Tuesday, June 9, 2015, at 2 p.m. at First Baptist Church in Newnan at a service
officiated by her pastor, Dr. Jimmy Dale Patterson. Interment was in Forest
Lawn Memorial Park.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Nina Blankenship – b. 05May1919 - Dawson,
GA: https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QJ71-MVZX
Relatives: C. L. Blankenship, Charlie L.
Blankenship, Trevor Blankenship.
SSDI: Blankenship,
Charlie L.87, 08May1917 - 19Nov2004, 39842 (PE), GA-260-26-6699
2017, Newnan, Coweta Co., GA, Obituary
The Newnan Times-Herald, (GA) - March 8, 2017
Margaret Ann Boyd Horsley, 72, went home to be with her Lord on
Monday, March 6, 2017. She was born May 22, 1944 in Troup County, GA. to the
late Pate and Emma Acree.
Along with her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband,
James "J. W." Horsley; and daughter-in-law Pam
Horsley.
She is survived by children, Roy Horsley and his wife Cindy, Johnny
Horsley, Steve Horsley, Stanley Horsley and his wife Michelle, Selena Devlin
and her husband Robert; grandchildren,
Schawann McGee, Jennifer Horsley, Blake Horsley, Brittany Blankenship , Michael Horsley, Candace Marlow, Joshua Horsley, Amanda
Culpepper, Alicyn Horsley, Christian Brown, Jonathan Breazeal, Ami Devlin,
Benjamin Devlin, Christopher Devlin; and 12 great-grandchildren. She is also
survived by her brother, Kenneth Watts, and sister, Joyce Blankenship.
The funeral service is Thursday, March 9, 2017 at 4 p.m. at Welcome
Road Baptist Church, 163 Welcome Road, in Newnan with Pastor Dan Odom
officiating. Burial will follow the service at Antioch Primitive Baptist Church
Cemetery, Banning Mill Road, in Whitesburg. Margaret's grandsons will be
serving as pallbearers on Thursday.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2017, Newnan, Coweta
Co., GA, Obituary
The Newnan Times-Herald, (GA) - April 14, 2017
Mr. Joey Newman Wilbur,
of Newnan, passed away at Newnan Piedmont Hospital on Wednesday, April 12,
2017. He was born in Newark, New Jersey on March 19, 1961 to Myrtle Newman
Wilbur and the late Ronald A. Wilbur Sr.
He enjoyed riding Harley Davidson motorcycles and deer hunting.
In addition to his father, he is predeceased by his brother, Ronald
A. Wilbur Jr.
Mr. Joey Newman Wilbur is survived by his wife, Pam
Blankenship Wilbur; his
mother, Myrtle Newman Wilbur; his siblings, Andy Wibur, Tammy (Don) Fuller,
Bonnie Wilbur Barnes and Monica (Chris) Haynes.
A funeral service will be held at the Higgins Hillcrest Chapel
funeral home, Saturday, April 15, 2017 at 2 p.m. A committal service will
directly follow the funeral and will be held at Oak Hill Cemetery in Newnan.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2018, Newnan, Coweta
Co., GA, Obituary
The Newnan Times-Herald, (GA) - February 6, 2018
Vertie Mae Rogers Brooks first saw the light of day in Heard
County, Georgia on May 1, 1936. She was one of 11 children born to the late
Looney Monroe and Vertie Ann Medlock Rogers. She would ultimately be the last
of her siblings surviving.
If you were farmers back in this time, a large family assured that
the hard work associated with the farm could be spread out. She acquired her
work ethic at an early age as she learned to bring firewood for the stove and
fireplace, feed the chickens and help with cooking and canning and tending the
garden. These early life lessons would serve her well in years to come as she
moved from the farm to the big city of Newnan.
After high school she went to work for a new company in town,
International Playtex. It was a career to which she would devote 45 years. In
1996 The Newnan Coweta Chamber of Commerce would present Vertie their Spirit
Award. She was given the award based on her superior productivity, but also,
the ideals of perfection, teamwork, and being an encourager to those with whom
she worked side by side – always setting a high benchmark for their
productivity. On September 23, 1988, she married William Nathan Brooks Theirs
was a life of love, spontaneous trips, exploring new places to eat and being a
common sight in the downtown area of Newnan where Nathan had his business.
Vertie is survived by her children
Greg Blankenship and Pam Wilbur and Greg's son Daytona Gregory Blankenship. By her
marriage to Nathan she acquired three daughters by marriage, Alta Berry,
Natalie Thames and Amanda Thomas. Along with these ladies came their children,
with whom she bonded, Heather Leeper, Bradley Thames, Kelly McKinney, Ricky
Hinshaw and Nick Rasay.
Vertie's life will be remembered in a service to be held in the
McKoon Funeral Home chapel on Sunday, February 4, 2018, at 3:00 p.m., led by
Pastor Danny Wilson and Dr. Phil Pilgrim. Interment will be at Forest Lawn
Memorial Park.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Gregory E.
Blankenship – b.11Aug1957 – Newnan, GA:
https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:KBGC-BWF
Relatives - Earl
L. Blankenship, Gregory E. Blankenship, Pamela L. Braswell, Teresa A.
Blankenship, Vertie M. Blankenship, Vertie Blankenship.
+2019, Newnan, Coweta
Co., GA, Obituary
The Newnan Times-Herald, (GA) - February 7, 2019
David Daniel Lewis, Jr., 73, of Newnan, passed away Tuesday, February 5, 2019
at Piedmont Newnan Hospital. He was born January 26, 1946 in Newnan to the late
David Daniel Lewis, Sr. and Frances Beckom Lewis.
David was proud of his many years of service as a bus driver for special
needs children in Coweta County. David was a veteran of the U.S. Navy where he
served on the aircraft carrier USS Independence
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by son, Kevin
Lewis; and siblings, Mary Lee Lewis,
Emily Lewis and Charlotte
Blankenship.
Survivors include son, D. Christopher Lewis; brother, Wayne Lewis;
numerous nieces, nephews and extended family.
The graveside service is 11 o'clock Monday, February 11, 2019 at
Forest Lawn Memorial Park with Rev. John Suttles officiating. McKoon Funeral Home & Crematory, 770-253-4580.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2019, Newnan, Coweta Co.,
GA, Obituary
The Newnan Times-Herald, (GA) - August 24, 2019
James Alwyn Davis, Jr. was born May 19, 1947 and was one of two
children born to the late James Alwyn Davis, Sr. and Dorothy Robinson Davis.
The life of this good man was cut short by a virulent form of leukemia and he
succumbed to its complications on August 22, 2019, at Emory University
Hospital.
He graduated from South Cobb High School and served in The United
States Army. Known to all as "Jimmy", his working career was with
Delta Airlines in aircraft maintenance.
Jimmy is survived by his wife, Peggy Wallace Davis. His children are Chella Davis Leicht and
her husband Todd, James Alwyn Davis III "Bubba" and his wife Tonya,
and Jada Davis Blankenship and her husband Brent.
It is often said, that the measure of a man can best be told by the
love and adoration of his grandchildren. That being said, he was a giant of a
man to his grandchildren Chelsea Whitten, Jay Davis, Tripp Davis, Bricen Blankenship, Abby Davis, and Brenan Blankenship. His surviving sibling is Judy Davis
Wietharn and her husband Keith.
The life of this good man will be honored and celebrated on Sunday,
August 25, 2019 at 2 pm, in The Chapel at McKoon Funeral Home at 38 Jackson
Street in Newnan, in a service to be led by Reverend Ikey Watson.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Crawford
2017, Roberta, Crawford
Co., GA, Obituary
The Macon Telegraph, (GA) - August 11, 2017
Oscar B. Ennis, Jr., 02/14/1948 -
08/08/2017, Roberta, GA.
Oscar B. Ennis, Jr. of Roberta, Georgia went home to be with Jesus
on Tuesday, August 8, 2017.
After graduating from Jones County High School, Mr. Ennis enlisted
in the Marines, serving 3 tours of recon duty in Viet Nam from 1967-1970.
Survivors include his wife of 31 years, Shirley Ennis, sister Linda Ennis Blankenship of Farmville, NC, brother, Larry Ennis and sister-in-law Wanda of
Macon, GA, one son, Greg Ennis of AR and 2 daughters, Vera Ennis of OK and Gina
Vickers of Roberta, GA. Additionally, sister-in-law Gail Gilleland and husband
Richard of Warner Robins, stepdaughter, Lisa and husband Kalub of Vidalia, GA,
stepson, Randy Beasley. Mr. Ennis was blessed with numerous nieces, nephews,
grandchidren and great grandchildren.
A memorial service will be held on Sunday, August 13, 2017, 2:00 pm
at Bradley Baptist Church, Bradley, GA.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Crisp
2018, Cordele, Crisp
Co., GA, Obituary
Cordele Dispatch (GA) - January 17, 2018
Mrs. Janye Kate Allen Miller, 78, died Saturday morning, Jan. 13,
2018 at the home of her daughter. She was born in Dawson, GA. to John H. Allen
and Mamie Lee Battle Allen.
She was a charter member of Northern Heights Baptist Church and
remained a member of the Baptist faith. She was a food service supervisor for
the Georgia Department of Corrections and was also known by her family for her
cooking talents. In her spare time, she enjoyed listening to Gospel music,
watching Gaither videos and Disney movies. She also was a dedicated Atlanta
Braves fan.
She is preceded in death by her siblings: John H. Allen, Jr.,
Rosalee Allen Ray, William Cullen Allen, Robert Allen and an infant sister. She
is also preceded in death by the father of her children, Carroll Kenneth
Miller, Sr.
She is survived by her children:
Carroll Kenneth Miller, Jr. of Vienna, Tanna Miller (John) Blankenship of Grove Town, GA, Lynda Kay Miller of
Dawson and Jennifer Miller (Shell) Horne of Cordele; her siblings: George Allen
of Odessa Tex. and Edna Mathis of Cordele; her six grandchildren: Ashley Miller, Jamie (Emily) Miller, Ian Blankenship, Elijah Horne, Marley Horne and Glory
Miller; and her great-grandchildren: Annabelle Miller and Everly Miller.
Graveside funeral services were held at 11 a.m., Tuesday, Jan. 16,
2018, at Bronwood Cemetery in Bronwood, GA. Ron Newsome officiated
the service and Mrs. Miller's brother George Allen gave the eulogy. "How
Great Thou Art" and "Me and Jesus" were also played. Hughes
& Wright Funeral Home is entrusted with these arrangements
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Dawson
2015, Dawsonville, Dawson Co., GA, Obituary
Dawson News &
Advertiser (GA) Date: March 4, 2015
Marie F. Davenport, 81, of Dawsonville passed away Monday February
23, 2015 at her residence following a period of declining health. Born September 16, 1933 in Richmond, VA to the late Jacob and Ann
Fahed.
She was a member of Christ the Redeemer Catholic Church where she
had previously participated in the choir. Marie retired from US Airlines in
1995 and moved to Georgia shortly afterwards.
Surviving are her four daughters,
Brigid Boothe, Juanita
Blankinship, Brenda Carrino
and Melinda Scully; her nine grandchildren, Shane Scully, Anna Marie Johnson,
Angela Boothe, David Scully, Courtney Johnson, Steven Johnson, Brigid Scully,
Anthony Carrino and Victoria Carrino.
A memorial mass was held Friday February 27, 2015 at 11 o'clock at
Christ the Redeemer Catholic Church. Fr. Brian Higgins officiated. Following
the service she was put to rest with her family in Richmond, VA.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
DeKalb
2016, Avondale Estates, DeKalb Co., GA, Obituary
The Albany Herald, (GA) - December 22, 2016
Brady Jackson Cagle, 45, of Avondale Estates, GA formerly of
Albany, GA died Tuesday, December 20, 2016 at his residence. Born in Trenton,
GA, Mr. Cagle had resided in Avondale Estates for the past year, after living
in Albany for thirty-five years.
He was employed in the HVAC industry and was a member of the First
Baptist Church of Avondale Estates.
He was preceded in death by his father Samuel Don Cagle.
Survivors include his fiancée, Amanda Funderburke, Avondale
Estates, GA, a son, Sam Cagle USAF, (Tshannon), Las Vegas, NV, a daughter,
Amanda Cagle (Tony), Humble, TX, mother, Mary Lewis Cagle, Roswell, NM, sisters, Donna Cagle, Roswell, NM, Kelly Cagle Blankenship (Richard), NM, Amy
Cagle (Aaron), Tifton, GA, grandchildren, Isaiah Santos, Joseph Santos, Antonio
Santos, Humble, TX, three nieces,
Zona Cotton, Emma Blankenship , Becca Salter, and nephew, Blake
Blankenship.
Memorial services will be conducted Friday, December 23, 2016 at
3:00 p.m. at Mathews Funeral Home. Mr. Robert Hormilla and Mr. Joel Saunders
will officiate and family members will speak.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2017, Decatur, DeKalb
Co., GA, Obituary
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, (GA) - October 3, 2017
Mrs. Geraldine (Gerri) Blankenship Najjar, age 88, of Decatur Georgia, passed away
on October 1, 2017, following a brief illness. She was born September 17, 1929
in New Richmond, West Virginia, the second of 8 children born to the late William H. Blankenship and Ennis Halsey Blankenship.
Gerri had an incredible spirit and wit, and she touched countless
people throughout her life's journey. She was preceded in death by her
daughter, Lila, her brother Jack Blankenship , sisters Fern Blankenship Thorn and Dreama Blankenship Taylor.
She is survived by her husband of almost 69 years, Abdallah Edward
Najjar; her sons, Alan (Donna) of Buford, GA, Omar (Kim), of Stone Mountain GA,
and Mark (Laura) of Cumming, GA; five grandchildren, Jessica Kubat (Jamie) of
Birmingham, AL, Jeffrey Najjar of Miami, FL, Patrick Najjar of Athens, GA,
Joseph Najjar (Jade) of Fayetteville, AR, and Claire Najjar of Athens GA; a sister, Rita Edens
of Pineville, WV; Brothers; William H. Blankenship,
Jr. (Betty) of Lester, WV, Terry Blankenship (Carol) of Warren, OH), and Mack Blankenship (Phyllis) of Newport, TN.
Family and friends are invited to gather on Friday, October 6, 2017
from 10:30 - 11 a.m., Floral Hills Funeral Home Chapel, 3150 Lawrenceville
Highway, Tucker, GA 30084, where a Memorial service to celebrate her life will
begin at 11 a.m. http://www.floralhillsfuneral.com/
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2017, Decatur, DeKalb
Co., GA, Obituary
Published in The Atlanta Journal-Constitution from
Nov. 17 to Nov. 18, 2017
Joan Craig Blankenship, 84, of Decatur, GA and Tulsa, OK, passed away Thursday, November
9, 2017. Born on August 5, 1933 in Atlanta, GA, she was the wife of the late Guy D. Blankenship and the only child of the late John and
Sarah Green.
She was a graduate of Grady High School in Atlanta. She spent a few
years of her early life working for Coca Cola, but the majority of her life was
as a homemaker to her husband and only child,
David Blankenship. She enjoyed gardening and participated
with the Ponderosa Garden Club in Decatur. She worshiped with the Briarcliff
Methodist Church.
She is survived by David, his wife Anne and her two grandchildren, Jake and Ashley Blankenship.
The family will receive friends on Sunday November 19th from 4:00
to 7:00 pm at A. S. Turner & Sons.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2015, Dunwoody, DeKalb Co., GA, Obituary
Published in The Atlanta Journal-Constitution on
Apr. 2, 2015
John Blankenship,
67 [1948], of
Dunwoody, died March 30, 2015.
He served in the U.S. Army National Guard and was employed by The
Southeast Permanente Medical Group for 34 years and from which he retired while
serving as CFO.
He is survived by his wife, Pamela, daughter, Kelle, son,
Ryan; mother,
Juanita Nick; brother,
Patrick Blankenship; sisters, Terry Blankenship and Merry Pippin.
There will be a Memorial Service on Saturday, April 4, 2015 at 11AM
at Sandy Springs Chapel.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
b.03May1947
+2019, Dunwoody, DeKalb
Co., GA, Obituary
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, (GA) - September 26, 2019
William Edgar Calhoun, age 86, of Dunwoody, GA, passed away
September 23, 2019. He was born January 20, 1933, to Edith Holcomb and William
E. Calhoun in Hapeville, Georgia.
Bill attended Hapeville High School where he played football and
ran track. Bill married the love of
his life, Joyce Blankenship in 1955 and they celebrated 64 years of
marriage this year. Bill served in the Army Signal Corps and was stationed at both Fort Huachuca, Arizona and Yucca Flat, Nevada where he
was assigned to radio communications for atom bomb testing under the Atomic
Energy Commission. Bill participated in the Army Color Guard and led a drill
team routine that was featured on the Ed Sullivan show. After serving his
country, Bill received his Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering from
Southern Tech. He worked for 40 years in the HVAC and plumbing industry where
he designed systems for many of Atlanta's signature buildings. In retirement,
Bill developed a passion for genealogy and helped many reunite with loved ones.
He was a beloved husband, father and grandfather.
Bill is survived by his wife; Joyce, son; Greg and his wife Laura,
of Alpharetta, daughter; Jennifer Uhler, of Tampa, FL, and grandchildren;
Rachel Lewis, Sarah Mixson, Elizabeth Calhoun, Jenna Hinson, and Joshua Perez.
A funeral service to celebrate Bill's life will be held Saturday,
September 28, 2019, at 10 am, at St. Luke's Presbyterian Church, 1978 Mount
Vernon Road, Dunwoody, GA, 30338. H. M. Patterson & Sons, 173 Allen Road,
Sandy Springs, 30328.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2016, Tucker, DeKalb Co., GA, Obituary
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, (GA) - June 19, 2016
Gertrude Henderson Gober, age 98, of Tucker, passed away on Friday,
June 17, 2016.
A native of Tucker, she was retired from K-Mart.
She was the beloved angel to her daughters, Peggy Parker Clay of
Tucker and Margaret Ward of Douglasville, her many precious grandchildren and
great grandchildren and to her son, Virgil C. Blankenship, who preceded her in death.
A graveside service will be held at 2:00 pm Monday, June 20, 2016
at Rehoboth Cemetery in Tucker.
The family will receive friends Monday from 11:30 am - 1:30 pm at
Bill Head Funeral Homes and Crematory, Lilburn/Tucker Chapel, (770) 564-2726.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2016, Tucker, DeKalb
Co., GA, Obituary
Published in The Atlanta Journal-Constitution on
Dec. 26, 2016
Dr. C. Wayne Moss, 81 [1935], noted CDC scientist on the forefront
of Legionnaire's research died December 11, 2016 in his home surrounded by his
loving family.
Dr. Wayne Moss was a very determined man. By his hard work in the
tobacco fields of North Carolina, he was able to go to North Carolina State
University for his B.S. degree. While in college, he met Marian Corbett Moss
and was married in 1958 with four children to follow. He graduated from NC. State University with his PhD in Microbiology and Biochemistry in
1965. After graduation, he worked for the Centers for Disease Control as
a research microbiologist serving as head of his department. He retired from
the CDC in 1994. During his career, he traveled the world extensively giving
speeches on over 300 original research publications. He worked on Legionnaire's
Disease, Campylobacter, TB and co-authored books on the Identification of
Unusual Pathogenic Bacteria. Dr. Moss also served in the U.S Army Artillery
Division as a 2nd Lieutenant.
After retirement, he enjoyed many precious memories traveling and
spending time with his family to help raise the grandchildren and great
grandchild. He also supervised construction on homes for three of his four
children. Wayne will be remembered by his family as the stronghold of the
family, a spiritual leader, a peacemaker, and a man who enjoyed making others
laugh.
Dr. Moss is survived by his wife of 58 years, Marian Corbett Moss,
children Rick and Sherrie Jeffers, Barry and Mary Moss, Gary Moss, Scott and
Susan Roberts, and his grandchildren
Sarah Cribbs, John and Amanda Moss Blankenship, James Cribbs, Alisha Moss, Rachel Roberts, Lee Jeffers, Daniel
Cribbs, BJ Moss, Brian Roberts, Cameron Moss, Joseph Cribbs, and great
granddaughter Chloe Mundy. He is also survived by sisters Jeanette Newsome and
Shelby Webb and his brothers R.E. Corbett and Dr. Richard Corbett.
A memorial service officiated by Buddy Hoffman, Senior Pastor of
Grace Fellowship Church, will be held at 12p.m. on Friday, December 30, 2016 at
Floral Hills Funeral Home in Tucker, GA.
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Claude W. Moss –
b.05Apr1934 – Dawsonville, GA: https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:KBKD-KDY
Relatives -
Claude W. Moss, Gary W. Moss, Helen C. Moss, Marian Corbett Moss.
Dodge
+2016, Eastman, Dodge
Co., GA, Obituary
Published in The Telegraph on June 9, 2016
Mrs. Adelle Powell Fordham, age 83 [1933], of Eastman, GA, died Tuesday, June 7,
2016 at the Medical Center of Central Georgia, [Macon, Bibb Co., GA].
Mrs. Fordham was a native of Chauncey, GA, a graduate of Chauncey
High School and a member of Eastman First Baptist Church, where she was a
member of the Sallie Bacon Sunday School Class. She was a retired employee of
Bellsouth, where she worked for over 30 years, a member of the Telephone
Pioneers and the Pilot Club and enjoyed spending time with her family and
grandchildren.
She was daughter of the late Cora Inez Wright Powell & A. T.
"Shorty" Powell, widow of Alvin Fordham, Sr. and was preceded in
death by a Granddaughter – Heather Fordham and Sister – Hettie P. Douglas.
Survivors: 2 Daughters – Teresa Martin (Mack) of Gray and Sherill
McLeod of Forsyth; Son – Al Fordham (Careen) of Eastman; 6 Grandchildren –
Eleanor Powell (Brandon), Alan McLeod, Miranda Godfrey (Jason), Jared Martin
(Abigael), Shayna Martin and Aliya Martin; 3 Great-Grandchildren – Helen
Powell, William Powell and Sara Adelle Powell; Sister – Mae Blankenship (Maxwell); Several
Nieces and Nephews.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00AM Saturday, June 11, at
Southerland Funeral Chapel, with Dr. Jerry Peele officiating, with interment in
Orphans Cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Dougherty
2015, Albany, Dougherty Co., GA, Obituary
The Albany Herald, (GA) Date: February 17, 2015
Rosalynn D. (Lynn) Carswell, 55, of Albany, GA, died February15,
2015 at Piedmont Hospital in Atlanta, [Fulton Co.,] GA.
Funeral services will be held Thursday at 11:00 AM at Mathews
Funeral Home. Rev. Bob Halstead will officiate. Interment will follow in Crown
Hill Cemetery.
A native of Cordele, GA, Lynn grew up in Albany, GA and graduated
from Albany High School in 1978. Lynn was an office manager for Carswell
Electric and a homemaker. She was the former Booster President at Deerfield
School and served as President of National League Ball Park. She was also the
Concessions Manager for Darton Baseball and a member of Sherwood Baptist
Church.
She was preceded in death by her father, Billy R. Duke and a sister, Brooke Duke Blankenship [d.2009].
Survivors include her husband, Cliff Carswell of Albany, GA, a son,
Brandon (Ashley) Carswell of Sioux Falls, SD, three grandchildren, Brayden
Carswell, Cason Carswell and Aubree Carswell, her mother, Bayne H. Duke of
Acworth, GA, her sisters, Lisa (Terry) Hendley of Acworth, GA, Lori (Mike)
Coley of Cumming, GA, Leslie (Robby) Kirk of Acworth,GA, Hal (Rella) Duke of
Conyers, GA, her father-in-law and mother-in-law, Billy D. and Laverne Carswell
of Albany, GA, her brothers-in-law, Jeff (Sylvia) Carswell of Albany, GA, Bruce
(Roger Newswainger) Carswell of Sylvester, GA, Terry (Kelly) Carswell and Ryan
Carswell and a sister-in-law, Tammy Dunham all of Albany, GA.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2016, Albany, Dougherty Co., GA, Obituary
The Albany Herald, (GA) - November 12, 2016
Louise P. Andrews, 86, of Albany, GA, died November 10, 2016 at
Phoebe North Hospital.
A native of Calhoun County, GA, Mrs. Andrews grew up in Edison, GA
and graduated from Calhoun County High School. She moved to Albany, GA in 1960
and was the owner of Casa-De Louise Beauty Salon for many years. Mrs. Andrews
moved to Fort Gaines, GA in 2000, then to Terrell County, GA before returning
to Albany, GA recently.
Survivors include her husband, Robert E. (Bob) Andrews of Albany,
GA, two sons, Earnest (Barry) Cook and his wife, Sondra of Albany, GA and
Benjie Cook and his wife, Heidi of Terrell County, GA, five daughters, Stacy
Whiddon and her husband, Joe of Dothan, AL, Tracy Brown of Gadsden, AL, Adle
Kinnen and her husband, Gene of Gadsden, AL, Robin Willis and her husband, Mike
of Athens, AL and Deborah Stephenson and her husband, Rick of Union City, GA, a
brother, Bud Williamson and his wife, Vicki of Lee County, GA, his sisters, Annette Willis of Edison, GA,
Claire Smith and her husband, Jim of Taylorville, IL, Geraldine Blankenship and Melba Vinson both of Eufaula, AL, a
daughter-in-law, Sylvia Williamson of Eufaula, AL, her grandchildren, Brian
Kinner of Gadsden, AL, Amanda Kinner of Gadsden, AL, Melissa Cook of Albany,
GA, Rebecca Brown of Taylor, AL, Michelle Brown and her husband, Rogerlee
Harrison of Taylor, AL, Stephen Brown, Shane Brown and Kayla Brown all of
Dothan, AL, Phillip Willis and his wife, Susan of Athens, GA, Adam Willis and
his wife, Crystal of Huntsville, AL, Zackary Brimberry of Statesboro, GA,
Hunter Brimberry of Union City, GA and Emma Laseter of Dawson, GA, four great- grandchildren
and several nieces and nephews.
Graveside funeral services will be held Monday at 2:00 PM at Salem
Baptist Church Cemetery in Edison, GA. Rev. Keith Gaines will officiate.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2016, Albany, Dougherty
Co., GA, Obituary
The Albany Herald, (GA) - December 7, 2016
Velma Griffin Fender, 94, of Albany, GA died Monday, December 5,
2016 at Phoebe Sumter Hospital, Americus,
[Sumter Co.,]
GA. Born in Dekalb County, TN, on December 1, 1922,
she attended Pure Fountain High School in Dekalb County, TN.
Mrs. Fender resided in Albany, GA for a number of years. She was
retired from Coats and Clark. She was a long time member of Avalon United
Methodist Church, she was a member of Bands of Gold
Sunday School Class, and Friendship Sunday School Class. Mrs. Fender enjoyed
serving as a volunteer at Palmyra Park Hospital for many years.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Ira and Lola Blankenship Griffin, her husband, William Sidney Fender, a
daughter, Pam Peters, a son, Bill Peters, and a sister, Opal Griffin.
Survivors include two step-sons, Greg Fender (Ginger), Statham, GA
and Mark Fender, Albany, GA, four grandchildren, Matt Fender and Ethan Fender both
of Daphne, AL, Zack Fender (Lacy) Nick Fender all of Albany, GA and a cousin,
Joe Wright, McMinnville, TN.
Funeral services will be conducted Thursday, December 8, 2016 at
11:00 a.m. at Avalon United Methodist Church. Rev. Debbie Cone will officiate.
Interment will follow in Floral Memory Gardens Cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2018, Albany, Dougherty
Co., GA, Obituary
The Albany Herald, (GA) - August 9, 2018
Mary Cagle Passed away in Lubbock, [Lubbock Co.,] Texas UMC August 6, 2018. Born and raised in Benton TN.
She was a graduate from Polk County High. Moved
to Albany, GA, in 1978. Ms. Mary enjoyed most the presence of her family
and loved ones. Mrs. Cagle was loved by so many, she never met a stranger that
she didn't open her heart and home to. Mrs. Cagle was a devoted member of
Pacific Church of God. Retired from WalMart after 17 years.
Mrs. Cagle was proceeded in death by her
parents Polar & Ruby Lewis & son Brady Cagle and her brother Gene
Lewis.
She is survived by her 3 daughter's
Donna Cagle & Kelly
(Richard) Blankenship of
Roswell NM., Amy Cagle of Albany GA, Grandchildren
Sam (Tshannon) Cagle of CO, Amanda Cagle of TX, Lance & Emma Blankenship, and Zona Gotten of Roswell NM., Great
grandson Isaiah Santos of TX & Great Grand daughter Novaleigh Cagle of CO.
Deceased's Funeral Arrangements: Cremation
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Richard D.
Blankenship – b.01Aug1973 – Albany, GA:
https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:2QK8-F2T
Relatives -
Kelly J. Blankenship.
2018, Albany, Dougherty
Co., GA, Obituary
https://www.andersonbethany.com/obituaries/Mary-Cagle-6/#!/Obituary
Mary Cagle, July 18, 1944 - August 5,
2018
Mary L. Cagle, 74, entered into rest on
Sunday, August 5, 2018.
Services are under the direction of
Anderson Bethany Funeral Home and Crematory.
+2018, Albany, Dougherty Co., GA Obituary
The Albany Herald, (GA) - October 18, 2018
Ruby Dove Smith, 81, died Tuesday, October 16, 2018 at Willson
Hospice House. Born in Ozark, AL to George W. and Lela May Watson Elmore,
Mrs. Smith moved to this area from Tifton, GA in 1966. She was a
dietician for Sylvester Health Care for fifteen years, and also worked at
McCollum's Cleaners. Mrs. Smith was a member of the First Baptist Church of
Leesburg and loved flowers, enjoyed cooking for family and friends and
quilting.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Fred Cullen Smith.
Survivors include her children, Freddie Smith and his wife Teresa
of Worth County, GA, Tim Smith and his wife Sandy of Lee County, GA, Greg Smith
and his wife Melissa of Terrell County, GA, three sisters, Ann Blankenship, Henry
County, AL, Ellen Gunter, Dale County, AL, Nell Bodiford and her husband David
of Dale County, AL, five grandchildren, Morgan Smith Greene and her husband
Kevin, Kennesaw, GA, Taylor Smith, Lee County, GA, Tanner Smith and Clint
Smith, both Terrell County, GA, Michael Smith, Worth County, GA, and one
great-grandchild, Nathaniel Smith.
Funeral services will be conducted Friday, October 19, 2018 at
11:00 a.m. at Mathews Funeral Home. Rev. David Benton will officiate. Interment
will follow in Hillcrest Cemetery in Sylvester, GA. Pallbearers will be Kevin
Greene, Colton Sellars, Tanner Smith, Michael Smith, Clint Smith, and Shane
Tyndal.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2018, Albany, Dougherty Co., GA, Funeral
http://www.tributes.com/obituary/show/Rebecca-Ann-Milner-106766598
Rebecca Ann Blankenship Milner was a resident of Albany, Georgia at the time of passing.
Memorial services will be held Sunday, January 27, 2019 at 2:00 pm,
at the First United Methodist Church in Walden Chapel. Interment will be held
at Leesburg Cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2018, Albany, Dougherty Co., GA, Obituary
https://www.mathewsfuneralhome.com/notices/Rebecca-Milner
Rebecca Ann “Butterfly Becky” Blankenship
Milner, 77 [May 5, 1941], of Albany, GA, died January 20, 2019 at Phoebe Putney
Memorial Hospital.
A native of Rome, GA, Mrs. Milner had
lived in Albany since 1969 moving from Fayetteville, NC. She was a retired Bookkeeper with Duggan and
Rouse and was a member of The First United Methodist Church of Albany and the
Disciple Sunday School Class.
Survivors include her husband, James T.
Milner of Albany, GA, son, Richard Brooks Milner (Andria) of Albany, GA, her
grandchildren, Justin Milner of Atlanta, GA, Jessica Milner of Albany, GA, and
Sarah McCall (Mac) of Sylvester, GA two great-grandchildren and two brothers,
Albert
Sydney Blankenship, Jr. (Linda), of Rome, GA, and Lamar Talley
Blankenship (Joyce) of Greenville, NC.
Memorial services will be held Sunday,
January 27, 2019 at 2:00 pm, First United Methodist Church in Walden
Chapel. Rev. Thad Haygood will
officiate. Interment will be held at
Leesburg Cemetery.
+2018, Albany, Dougherty
Co., GA, Obituary
The Albany Herald, (GA) - January 25, 2019
Rebecca Ann "Butterfly Becky" Blankenship Milner, 77, of Albany, GA, died January 20, 2019
at Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital.
A native of Rome, GA, Mrs. Milner had lived in Albany since 1969
moving from Fayetteville, NC. She was a retired Bookkeeper with Duggan and
Rouse and was a member of The First United Methodist Church of Albany and the
Disciple Sunday School Class.
Survivors include her husband, James
T. Milner of Albany, GA, son, Richard Brooks Milner
(Andria) of Albany, GA, her grandchildren, Justin Milner of Atlanta, GA,
Jessica Milner of Albany, GA, and Sarah McCall (Mac) of Sylvester, GA two
great-grandchildren and two brothers,
Albert Sydney Blankenship, Jr. (Linda), of Rome, GA, and Lamar
Talley Blankenship (Joyce) of Greenville, NC.
Memorial services will be held Sunday, January 27, 2019 at 2:00 pm,
First United Methodist Church in Walden Chapel. Rev. Thad Haygood will
officiate. Interment will be held at Leesburg Cemetery.
Mathews Funeral HomeAlbany, GA229-435-5657
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Douglas
2015, Douglasville, Douglas Co., GA, Obituary
Mrs. Rose “Rosie” Mary Miller, age 70, of Douglasville, GA passed
away Monday, January 5, 2015. She was born November 22, 1944 in Louisville, KY.
She was a homemaker and loved taking care of her family. Mrs.
Miller enjoyed cruising, traveling, arts and crafts, playing games and cards.
She loved flowers, especially roses.
Mrs. Miller was preceded in death by her husband, Kenneth Miller;
her father, Norman Compton; her daughter, Angela Price; son-in-law, Terry
Price; and grandson, Alex Blankenship.
She is survived by her mother, Inez Walters; daughters, Kim
Blankenship and husband Steve, and
Ellie Potate and husband Tim; brother, Albert McNear and wife Jane; sister,
Dorothy Eversoll and husband Darrell; grandchildren,
Brandy Murphy, Kasey Salter, Timmy Potate, K. J. Price and Haley Blankenship; great-grandchildren, Jorden Murphy,
Tristen Murphy, Madison Murphy and Aubree Salter.
A private family service will be planned at a later date.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2017, Douglasville, Douglas Co., GA, Obituary
Douglas County Sentinel (GA) - August 22, 2017
Mrs. Elaine Christine Chosewood Blankenship, 85 of Douglasville, GA passed away,
Sunday, August 20, 2017 at Benton House in Douglasville. She was born January
12, 1932 in Atlanta, GA the daughter of the late Mr. Josh Chosewood and the
late Mrs. Nellie Mae Morrow Chosewood.
She was a devoted wife, mother, sister, grandmother and great
grandmother.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 41 years, Raymond "Mac" Blankenship; and a son, Franklin
"Frank" Mac Blankenship.
Survivors include her daughter
and son-in-law, Maxine and Ronnie Collier of Alpharetta, two sons and a daughter-in-law, Jerry Blankenship and Johnny and Phyllis Blankenship all of Douglasville, three sisters, five brothers, ten grandchildren, Cindy Robbins, Kim
Davenport, Kristi Thursby, Jennifer Mahan, Kari Quarles, Brett Blankenship, Johnny Blankenship II, Brooke
Blankenship, Kelli Warnock,
and Alyssa Blankenship; fourteen great-grandchildren; several
nieces and nephews.
Memorial Services will be conducted Thursday, August 24, 2017 at 4
p.m. at the Chapel of Jones-Wynn Funeral Home in Douglasville.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2018, Douglasville, Douglas Co., GA, Obituary
Douglas County Sentinel (GA) - September 24, 2018
Blondeen Ruthie Brooks, age 97, of Douglasville, Georgia, passed
away on Monday, September 24, 2018. She was born in Auburn, Georgia on June 23,
1921, daughter of the late William Henry Ramey and the late Ada Pernina
Montgomery Ramey.
Blondeen was a homemaker and a member of Dorsett Shoals Baptist
Church. She enjoyed crafting and playing games with her family and friends.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her
husband, James Lewis Brooks; five brothers; one sister and grandson, Robert
"Robbie" Corn.
She is survived by her son James W. Brooks and wife Barbara of
Douglasville, Georgia; daughter, Evelyn Wynette Corn of Rome, Georgia, daughter
Gail Brooks Scott and husband David of Lithia Springs, Georgia; grandchildren, Sonya Blankenship and husband
Todd, Justin Scott, Kristin Hollingsworth,
Steven Corn, and Connie Brooks; 14 great-grandchildren; 9 great great-grandchildren;
step sister, Edith Brooks of Fairburn, Georgia; several nieces and nephews.
The funeral service will be held in the Chapel of the Hightower
Funeral Home of Douglasville, on Thursday, September 27, at 2 p.m. with Pastor
Tom Kaplan officiating. Interment will follow the service at Sunrise Memorial
Gardens.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2015, Winston, Douglas Co., GA, Obituary
Mrs. Alice Elizabeth Lewis, age 74, of Winston, GA passed away
Thursday, April 9, 2015. She was born September 19, 1940 in Omega, GA.
Mrs. Lewis loved to be at the lake and enjoyed fishing. She was a
crafter, especially crocheting and was a great cheerleader for dog agility.
Alice was a devoted Christian and was a member of Prays Mill Baptist Church.
She loved to spoil her grandchildren and spend time with her family.
Mrs. Lewis is preceded in death by her husband, Hugh Lee Lewis;
parents Augustus Franklin and Eunice Sheffield; brother
Franklin Sheffield as well as sisters Martha Barnes and Wylene Medwin.
She is survived by her son Henry Don and wife Lynn Mitchell;
daughters Melissa and husband Brian Cofer as well as Kathy and husband Aaron
Padgett; brother William and wife Shirley Sheffield; sister Dorothy
Blankenship; grandchildren
Maggie, Abigail and Lilly Padgett as well as nieces, nephews and many other
family members.
A funeral service will be held in the Rosehaven Chapel on Monday,
April 13, 2015 at 2:00 pm. Interment will follow at Prays Mill Baptist Church.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Effingham
2016, Springfield, Effingham Co., GA, Obituary
Published in Savannah Morning News on Apr.
20, 2016
Charles Raymond Chuck Wratchford, 59, passed away Sunday, April 17,
2016 at Medical University of South Carolina, [Charleston, Charleston Co., SC].
The Ohio native served in the U.S. Army, was retired from Coastal
State Prison, was a member of the Hinesville Officials Association, and had
been an official for 38 years.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Harold Lavon Wratchford
and Regina Catherine Bougcki Wratchford; and step son, Jason Dasher.
Survivors include his wife, Glenda Wratchford; son, Charles Harold
Wratchford (Amanda); step daughters, Melissa Kay James (Ricky) and Melinda Lee
McNally (Nathan); 9 grandchildren; 5 great-grandchildren; sister, Tina Blankenship of
Lexington, SC; brothers, Michael Wratchford of Atlanta, Larry Wratchford of
Akron, OH, and Paul Skip Shaffer of California; and a number of nieces and
nephews.
Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Thursday in the Thomas C.
Strickland & Sons Funeral Home Effingham Chapel. Interment will follow in
Ellabell United Methodist Church Cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2017, Springfield, Effingham Co., GA, Obituary
Published in Savannah Morning News on Feb.
25, 2017
Springfield –
Richard L. Ricky Blankenship, 66, passed away Friday, February 24, 2017 at Candler Hospital, [Savannah, Chatham Co., GA].
The South Carolina native was a member of Elam-Egypt Baptist Church
where he held several positions in the church including Sunday School
Superintendent for 20 years. He was a retired truck driver with Sentinel
Transportation.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Travis
Edward Blankenship and Betty
Jean Donahue Morris; and brother, Mike Blankenship.
Survivors include his wife,
Linda Dickerson Blankenship; children,
Christy Dixon (Dwayne), Richard L. Blankenship, Jr. (Christy), Travis Blankenship, Michelle Asher
(Zachary), and Terry
Blankenship (Tiffany); sister, Linda
Langford (Floyd); 13 grandchildren; and 6 great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Sunday at Elam-Egypt Baptist
Church. Interment will follow in Elam-Egypt Baptist Church Cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Fannin
+2019, Blue Ridge, Fannin
Co., GA, Obituary
The News Observer, (Blue Ridge, GA) - July 17, 2019
Grace Lucille Ross passed from this life July 10, 2019, at the age of 96. She
was born May 12, 1923, in Bondtown, Virginia, to the late Edward Stacey Johnson
and the late Roxie Mays Johnson.
Lucille was a long-time resident of Lynch and Benham, Kentucky,
where she attended Blair Chapel Church and of Blue Ridge, where she was a
member of the First Baptist Church at Epworth. Lucille also lived for brief
periods in Los Angeles and Santa Barbara, California, in McMinnville,
Tennessee, Watertown, New York and Sebring, Florida. She loved to travel and
the trips she enjoyed the most were to visit members of her family who were the
most important people in the world for her.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her
husband, Earl Ross; her brothers, Eugene Johnson and John Allen Johnson; and
her sister, Helen Pentecost.
She was survived by her son, Jeffrey Ross; daughter, Judith
(Chester) Lilly; son, Bob E. Ross; daughter,
Sherrill (Orville) Blankenship; grandchildren, Chet Lilly, Suzanne
Wallace, Melissa Shaw, Jill
Blankenship -Franke and Jon Blankenship ; great-grandchildren, Lexi and Zac
Wallace, Noah Payne, Katie Shaw, Katie Frankie and Nate Frankie; and numerous
nieces and nephews.
Services were held Saturday, July 13, 2019, at from the
Henry-Cochran Funeral Home Chapel with Dr. Tom Jordan officiating and the
eulogy by Chet Lilly. Interment followed in the Epworth First Baptist Church
Cemetery in Epworth. Pallbearers were Chester Lilly, Jody Frankie, Ronnie Ross,
Gary Ross, Zac Wallace and Chet Lilly.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Fayette
2018, Peachtree City, Fayette Co., GA, Obituary
Jackson Progress-Argus (GA) - November 21, 2018
Sara Lucille Jarrell Thompson, age 87, of Peachtree City, GA passed
away November 11, 2018 at Newnan Health Care and Rehab in Newnan, [Coweta Co.,] GA. She was born in Pine Mountain, GA,
May 14, 1931 daughter of the late Edgar Jones Jarrell and the late Renetta
Abner Jarrell.
She was the wife of the late Willie Lee Thompson. She was
administrative secretary for the Central Georgia EMC.
Survivors include her children,
Sheila Gibson and Steve, Eddie
Blankenship and Jerry,
grandchildren, Travis Gibson, Jason Gibson and Jason Ladner and sister, Emily
Jarrell.
Funeral services will be held Thursday, November 15, 2018 at 12:00
noon, in the chapel of Haisten Funeral Home in Jackson. Dr Bob Whitmire will
officiate with interment in the Macedonia Baptist Church Cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Floyd
2016, Armuchee, Floyd Co., GA, Obituary
http://www.hendersonandsons.com/?pagetype=obitlink&obit_id=1851294
Mr. Zackary Marshall “Zack” Turner, age 31, of Armuchee, passed
away Saturday morning, September 10, 2016. He was born in Dalton, GA on April
26, 1985, son of the former Kimberly Yvonne Taylor and Marshall Brian Turner.
Mr. Turner was a 2003 graduate of Gordon Central High School. Following
high school, he served in the United States Air Force. He was formerly employed
with Lewis Chemical Co. here in Rome and was a member of Fellowship Baptist
Church in Plainville.
Survivors include his wife, Heather Land Turner, Armuchee; 2
daughters, Shyla and Makenna Turner, Armuchee; his mother, Kim
Blankenship, and her husband, Troy,
Armuchee; his father, Brian Turner, Sugar Valley; maternal grandmother, Linda
Couoh, Armuchee; maternal grandfather, Leroy Taylor, and his wife, Mary,
Calhoun; paternal grandmother, Linda Sue Turner, Sugar Valley; his brother,
Jonathan "Thad" Hefner, Calhoun; step-father, John Hefner, and his
wife, Tina, Calhoun; step-grandmother, Sara Hefner, Calhoun; 3 step-brothers,
Justin, Jeremy, and Joey Thompson; cousins and other relatives also survive.
The family will receive friends at Henderson & Sons Funeral
Home, North Chapel, on Tuesday evening, September 13, 2016 from 5 until 7pm.
Following the visitation, Mr. Turner will be cremated.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2019, Cave Spring, Floyd Co., GA, Obituary
Rome News-Tribune (GA) - November 1, 2019
SGM Wayne H. Coursey, US Army (Ret.), 82, of Cave Spring, died
Thursday morning, October 31, 2019 in a Rome
hospital [Floyd Co., GA] following a short illness. He was born in Ocoee, Tennessee, on
December 16, 1936, son of the late Roy Horace Coursey and the late Geneva Blankenship Coursey. Mr. Coursey was a veteran of the US Army,
having served in Korea, and later in the Vietnam War After his retirement from
the Army, Mr. Coursey joined the Department of Defense, and retired from there
after serving in Iraq. Mr. Coursey was a member of the Mackey Lodge #120 F.
& A. M., the Shanklin Attaway Post 5 of the American Legion., and was a
former member of the First Baptist Church of Cave Spring.
Survivors include his wife of 61 years, the former Antonie
Steuerwald, to whom he was married October 23, 1958; and four sons, Bobby
Coursey of Lindale, Alvin Coursey of Cave Spring, Robert Coursey and his wife
Amy of Kennesaw, and Tommy Coursey and his wife Ruth of Douglasville. His
sister, Mrs. Edith Baker and her husband R.W. of Cave Spring, and five
grandchildren, 5 great-grandchildren, 2 great-great-grandchildren, and four
great-great-great-grandchildren also survive.
Funeral services will be held Monday afternoon at 2:00 pm, at John
House's Cave Spring Chapel Funeral Home with Rev. Dale Byars officiating.
Interment will follow in the Cave Spring cemetery with full military rites, and
the Mackey Lodge # 120 will have charge of graveside rites.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2018, Foster’s Mill, Floyd Co., GA, Obituary
https://www.cavespringchapel.com/obituary/MsLinda-Mayer
Ms. Linda Sue Blankenship Mayer, 70, of
the Foster’s Mill Community, died unexpectedly Saturday morning, June 9, 2018,
at her residence. She was born in Rome March 3, 1948, daughter of Mrs. Elizabeth Jean (Bettye) Vann
Blankenship, and the late C. T. “Buddy” Blankenship.
Ms. Mayer was a graduate of Cave Spring
High School, and was a member of the Cedar Creek Baptist Church. Ms. Mayer made
her home in Colorado and later in Nashville, Tennessee for a number of years
before moving back to Georgia. She loved long vacations at the beach with lots
of sunshine, nights on the town with friends and family, and snuggling up with
her puppy and a good book on the recliner. She was a great cook, and an even
better mother. She loved life, she loved dearly all of those close to her, and
she was most proud of her children and grandchildren. For most of her career,
she was a Human Resources Director for Labcorp in Nashville prior to her
retirement.
Besides her father, Ms. Mayer was
preceded in death by a brother, Van Blankenship May 4, 1968.
Ms. Mayer is survived by two sons, Marcus
Mayer and his wife, Mindy, of Roxboro, NC, and Gregg Mayer and his wife, Laura,
of Jackson, MS; and by her daughter, Ms. Lisa Sharp, of Armuchee. Her mother,
Mrs. Bettye
Blankenship of Foster’s Mill; her brother, Donnie Blankenship and his wife, Beth,
of Rome; and six grandchildren, Jordan Mayer, Matthew Mayer, Caitlyn Mayer,
Abby Mayer, Kinsley Sharp, and Annabelle Mayer also survive.
Memorial services were held Thursday
evening, June 14, 2018, at 7:00 P.M. at John House’s Cave Spring Chapel Funeral
Home with Dr. Robin Lindsey officiating.
2017, Lindale, Floyd Co., GA, Obituary
http://www.hendersonandsons.com/?pagetype=obitlink&obit_id=1922159
Mrs. Shirley Ann Hutchins, age 69, of Lindale, passed away on
Sunday, February 12, 2017, at her residence. Mrs. Hutchins was born in Rome,
Georgia on June 26, 1947, daughter of the late Jerry Monroe Riordan, Sr. and
the late Odessa Steed Riordan.
Mrs. Hutchins worked in food service for many years at K-Mart on
Shorter Avenue where she was manager of the cafeteria, in the cafeteria at
Kroger and for the Rome City Schools in the cafeteria. She also worked at Floyd College which is now
Georgia Highlands College in Auxiliary Services. Mrs. Hutchins was a long-time member of
Vann's Valley Baptist Church and was currently a member of the Wax Baptist
Church. She was also a former member of
the Modern Woodmen of America.
She was also preceded in death by a son, Oliver Dwayne Hutchins,
and by two brothers, Junior Riordan and Wayne Riordan.
Survivors include her husband,
Oliver Delano Hutchins, to whom she was married on January 4, 1963; two
daughters, Sherry Ward and her husband, Jon, Maiden, NC, and Lisa Garrett and
her husband, Jim, Silver Creek; grandchildren,
Beth Crane and her husband, Nick, NC, Courtney Witherspoon, NC, Robert Smith
Holder, Lindale, Noelle
Blankenship and her husband, Nic, CA;
James Garrett and his wife, Tasha, Lindale, and Jeremy Garrett, Lindale; great
grandchildren, Camdyn Skye Crane, Hayden Rose Crane and Amariah Faith
Witherspoon, all of NC, Zoey Garrett, James Garrett, III, Noah Garrett and
Joshua Garrett, all of Lindale; three sisters, Glenda Payne, Nancy Burchett and
Sue Hurley; a brother, Ricky Riordan; nieces and nephews.
A memorial service will be held on Friday, February 17, 2017, at
6:30pm at the Wax Baptist Church. The
Rev. Ted Fuller and the Rev. Richard McGinnis will officiate.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2018, Lindale, Floyd
Co., GA, Death
In Memory of Megan Talley Blankenship, August 24, 1978 - January 30, 2018.
Daniel's Funeral Home and Cremation Service 901 East 2nd Ave, Rome,
GA, 30161.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Megan T.
Blankenship – b.24Aug1978 – Rome, GA:
https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QJ83-MCBN
Relatives - Alb
S Blankenship, Sara A. Blankenship.
+2018, Lindale, Floyd
Co., GA, Obituary
Megan Talley Blankenship, 39, of Lindale,
passed away suddenly on Tuesday, January 30, 2018, at home. Megan was born on
August 24, 1978 in Rome.
She attended Rome High School and North
Georgia College. Megan was a born caretaker who worked as a Certified Nursing
Assistant in Calhoun before devoting herself full time to caring for neighbors,
friends, and a menagerie of beloved cats and dogs. Her unique gift of
compassion derived in no small part from her own lifelong battle to overcome
significant health challenges, the most serious of which necessitated a kidney
transplant when she was just 26 years old. In a profound gesture reflective of
Megan's own devotion to others her lifelong friend Ivey Harrison donated one of
her own kidneys to her friend — for which Megan and her family will remain
forever grateful.
Megan was preceded in death by her grandparents,
Albert
Blankenship Sr., Mildred Talley Blankenship, and Anne and Kenvyn Davies.
Megan is survived by the love of her
life, Paul Schubert, of Lindale; her parents, Linda and Sid Blankenship, of Rome; her
sister and brother-in-law, Sara and Tom Dilworth, niece Emma Dilworth, and
nephew Griffin Dilworth, all of Marietta; Kay Schubert, Cedartown; aunts,
uncles, and cousins.
2019, Lindale, Floyd Co.,
GA, Obituary
(Published as Rome News-Tribune (GA)) - August
12, 2019
Mrs. Viola Victoria Gilstrap "Granny" Abney, age 95, of
Lindale, GA, passed away in a local hospital Saturday evening, August 10, 2019.
She was born in Floyd County, GA, on September 18, 1923, daughter of the late
Wyly Moultrie Gilstrap and the late Annie Lillian Green Gilstrap.
Prior to her retirement, she was employed for over 20 years with
West Point Pepperell Manufacturing Co. in Lindale. She was a long-time member
of the Lindale Chapter No. 265, Order of the Eastern Star, and served in many
positions of leadership. Years ago, she was a Mother Advisor of the Lindale
Rainbow Girls and received the Grand Cross of Color. She was also the Second
President of the Pepperell P.T.A. and was a former substitute teacher at
Pepperell. Mrs. Abney was a member of Hollywood Baptist Church.
Mrs. Abney was also preceded in death by her husband, James Marion
Cheney "Jimmy" Abney; by a son, Roddy Abney; by three sisters, Frances Abney, Margaret Blankenship, and Joyce Wylde; and by three brothers,
William F. "Billy" Gilstrap, Wyly Lyman Gilstrap, and Robert W.
Gilstrap.
Survivors include a daughter, Brenda Abney Hughes (Gene), Temple,
GA; two sons, Charles Abney (Betty), Marietta, and Mike Abney (Carole),
Marietta; ten grandchildren, twelve great grandchildren, six great-great
grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, August 14, 2019, at 11
am, in the Chapel at Henderson & Sons Funeral Home, South Chapel, with the
Rev. David Harper and the Rev. Justin Silver officiating and with the Lindale
Chapter No. 265 O.E.S. presenting the Eastern Star ritual. Interment will
follow in Rome Memorial Park.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
1930 Census,
Lindale, Floyd Co., GA,
Gilstrap, Wiley
M. 42, M, GA, Head,
Gilstrap, Annie 31, F, GA, Wife,
Gilstrap,
Margaret 11, F, GA, Dau, (1919)
Gilstrap,
Frances 09, F,
GA, Dau,
Gilstrap, Viola 06, F, GA, Dau,
Gilstrap, Billie 03, M, GA, Son,
Gilstrap, Wiley
Jr. 00, M, GA, Son,
https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:3MTZ-HN2
2015, Rome, Floyd
Co., GA, Obituary
The Times-Journal, (Fort Payne, AL) Date: April 29, 2015
Lora Crane (better known as Mama Crane), 101, of Rome, Georgia,
went to be with her Heavenly Father on Tuesday, April 28, 2015. Mama Crane was
born on December 26, 1913, in Valley Head, Alabama. She was the daughter of the
late Vertie Harris Palmer and R. Elisha Palmer.
Lora Crane resided in Fort
Payne, Alabama, much of her adult life, but she had lived in Rome for 30 years.
She was a member of the Mount Alto Baptist Church in Rome. She had worked in
various jobs throughout her life, but she primarily was a loving mother and
wife. She spent many hours visiting the sick and the shut-ins with her beloved
husband, the Rev. Jeff Crane. She was always cooking, sewing, and witnessing to
all of those around her. She loved little children and cared for those through
the years.
Mama Crane was preceded in death in 2008, by her sweetheart of
77-plus years, Jeff Crane, and she sincerely wanted to be with him. She was
also preceded in death by her parents, three sisters, three brothers, her
son-in-law Milton Graves, grandson Bernard Quentin Graves and
great-granddaughter Michele Graves Buxton.
Survivors include her daughter, Ozella C. Graves of Rome; her son,
Quentin Crane and wife Melva of LaFayette, Georgia; grandchildren, Debbie
Blankenship and Sharon
O'Bryant of LaFayette, Mickey Graves of Ocala, Florida, Gary Graves Sr. and
LaDonna Burton, of Rome, and Jeff Graves of Cartersville, Georgia; 15
great-grandchildren; and 12 great-great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held on Saturday, May 2, at noon EDT at
Oaknoll Chapel with her grandsons, the Rev. Dr. Mickey Graves, and the Rev. Dr.
Gary Graves officiating. Interment will follow in Oaknoll Memorial Gardens.
Serving as her pallbearers will be her great-grandsons, and the honorary
pallbearers will be the staff and caretakers of Winthrop Court, Highway 411, Rome, Georgia.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2015, Rome, Floyd Co., GA, Obituary
Published in The Atlanta Journal-Constitution on
May 20, 2015
Cynthia Blankenship,
Age 56, of Rome, passed away May 17, 2015.
Private service. Georgia Funeral Care
& Cremation Services Acworth, GA
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2015, Rome, Floyd
Co., GA, Death
http://www.tributes.com/obituary/show/Bobby-Joe-Blankenship-103012468
Mr. Bobby Joe
Blankenship, July 7, 1938 -
November 9, 2015, Rome, Georgia
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2015, Rome, Floyd
Co., GA, Death
http://www.goodshepherdfh.net/obituaries/Bobby-Blankenship/#!/Obituary
Mr. Bobby Joe Blankenship of Rome passed
away quietly at his residence on Monday November 9, 2015. Bobby Joe was born in
Rome on July 7, 1938 to the late Clarence Lloyd Blankenship and Ruby Joe
Flemister.
Bobby Joe was a member of Riverside
Baptist Church and had been a Deacon at Trinity Baptist in North Rome. He was a
1956 Graduate of Model High School and loved sports. He was a Veteran of the
United States Navy and he remained active after military life for some 35 years
Officiating High School Football with the NWGFOA. During this time he worked
almost 30 years as an Allstate Insurance Agent and later worked for Riverside
Chevrolet.
His Sister Ann Blankenship
Barron preceded him in death in 2011.
Bobby Joe’s treasures were his three
surviving sons, Duncan (Dunny) Blankenship and his wife
Tina, Joseph
(Levi) Blankenship and his wife Nereida, and Robert (Rob) Blankenship and his wife
Kathy, all of Rome.
Bobby Joe was married to his grade school
sweetheart Jimmie Ann Womack on March 19, 2013. Jimmie Ann also had 3 sons who
loved Bobby Joe. Charlie Womack and his wife Teresa.,
as well as Todd and Shane Womack.
Bobby Joe leaves behind a loving brother
and two sisters who he helped raise because his
father passed away at a young age. Jerry Blankenship and his wife
Harlene, Dixie Firestone and her husband James Bo Firestone, and Clarice Howard and her
husband Larry. He also had 7 grandchildren, J. J., Paeyton,
Trent, Katy, Dalton, Duncan, and Aspen Blankenship as well as Brooke and Molli Womack. He also had
numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Funeral services will be held at 3:30
P.M. Sunday November 15, 2015 at Parnick Jennings, Sr.'s Good Shepherd Funeral
Home Chapel, 2750 Shorter Ave. Rome, Ga. 30165, with Rev. Randy Lambert,
officiating. Shanklin-Attwaway Post Five Honor Guard of the American Legion
will conduct full military honors, Cherokee Masonic
Lodge #66 F&AM will conduct Masonic Honors.
2015, Rome, Floyd Co., GA, Obituary
http://www.hendersonandsons.com/sitemaker/sites/HENDER3/obit.cgi?user=43693937_JVaughn
Mr. Jeffrey Chad Vaughn, age 26, of Rome, passed away Monday,
December 14, 2015, at his residence. Mr. Vaughn was born in Rome, GA on July
28, 1989, son of the former Kimberly Leann Akins and Jeffery Warren Vaughn.
He was formerly employed with F. & P. of Georgia, here in Rome
and was of the Baptist faith.
Mr. Vaughn was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents,
Shirley Morgan Peal and Charles "Bit" Akins.
Survivors include his mother, Kim Davis, and her fiance, Darren
Boles, Rome; his father, Jeffrey Vaughn, Rome; a sister, Hayley Lindsey, Rome;
his paternal grandparents, Austin and Willene Vaughn, Rome; a special sister,
Brandy McGill, Rome; a special grandmother,
Paulette Blankenship, Rome; step-grandmother, Mildred Akins,
Rome; special aunt and uncle, Judy and Travis Blankenship, Rome; nephew, Dakota Lindsey, Lake City,
FL; special niece, Emily McGill, Rome; an aunt, Dawn Rapose, and her husband,
Shawn, Rome; cousins also survive.
Funeral services will be held on Monday, December 21, 2015, at 4pm
in the Chapel at Henderson & Sons Funeral Home, South Chapel. The Rev. Kurt
Edwards will officiate. Following the service, Mr. Vaughn will be cremated in
accordance with his wishes.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Paulette Casey Wife of Travis Joe
Blankenship, Sr. I think, JIM
+2016, Rome, Floyd
Co., GA, Obituary
http://www.hendersonandsons.com/?pagetype=obitlink&obit_id=1775615
Mr. Early Albert Davis, age 78, of Rome, passed away on Sunday,
April 10, 2016, at his residence. Mr. Davis was born in Hall County, Georgia on
November 5, 1937, son of the late Rev. A. C. Davis and the late Nellie Sexton
Davis.
Mr. Davis was a member of the New Hope Baptist Church in
Rosedale. Prior to retirement, he worked
for a number of years as a truck driver.
He was also preceded in death by his wife, Geraldine Crumbley
Davis, on July 26, 2001, by a daughter, Donna Leigh Davis, by a son-in-law, Eddie Blankenship, and by three brothers, Max, Arnold and
Ronnie Davis.
Survivors include a daughter,
Pam Blankenship, Rome; a son, Marty Davis and his wife,
Stacy, Silver Creek; five grandchildren,
Nicole Martin and her husband, Jason, Drew Blankenship
and his wife, Abbie, Stephanie Meadows and her husband, Jeff, Kendall Roberts
and her husband, Trevor, and Madison Davis; five great grandchildren,
Emily Ann & Eli Martin, Davis
Blankenship, Katelyn Meadows,
and Lauren Roberts; two sisters, Jean Herring, Rome, and Navaughnia Smith,
Rome; a brother, Scott Davis, Rome; nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, April 13, 2016, at 3pm
in the Chapel at Henderson & Sons Funeral Home, South Chapel, with the Rev.
Tim Burnham officiating. Interment will
follow in Floyd Memory Gardens. Pallbearers
are asked to assemble at Henderson & Sons Funeral Home, South Chapel, on
Wednesday at 2:30pm and include: Matthew
Smith, Chad Moore, Jason Martin, Drew Blankenship,
Jeff Meadows and Trevor Roberts.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2016, Rome, Floyd Co., GA, Obituary
http://www.hendersonandsons.com/?pagetype=obitlink&obit_id=1792388
Robert Wesley "Bobby" Barton, age 53, of Rome, passed
away on Saturday, April 30, 2016, at his residence. Bobby was born in Rome,
Georgia on August 3, 1962, son of Judy Blankenship Emerick and the late Donald Louis Barton.
Bobby was a graduate of Coosa High School and was of the Baptist
faith. He worked for a number of years
for the Floyd County Water Department and then later worked various security
jobs. He loved fishing, his dogs, and
dirt track racing with the Summerville family.
Bobby also loved spending time with his father-in-law, Greg Helms.
He was also preceded in death by a brother, Douglas Louis Barton,
and by grandparents, Mr. & Mrs. D. A. Blankenship and
Mr. & Mrs. Edgar Barton.
Survivors include his beloved wife,
Alicia Helms Barton; his mother, Judy Emerick and her husband, Daniel, Rome; two nephews, Douglas J.
Barton and Jesse L. Barton.
In accordance to his wishes, Bobby will be
cremated. A memorial service will be
held at a later date.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2016, Rome, Floyd
Co., GA, Obituary
http://www.hendersonandsons.com/?pagetype=obitlink&obit_id=1814551
Mr. Billy Presley, age 69, of Rome, passed away on Tuesday, June
21, 2016, at his residence. Mr. Presley was born in Carroll County, Georgia on
September 1, 1946, son of the late Bill Lee Presley and the late Addie Loretta
Johnson Presley.
Prior to retirement, Mr. Presley worked for a number of years at
Lindale Manufacturing as the Head Electrician.
He was a veteran of the U. S. Army serving during the Vietnam War. Mr. Presley was a faithful member of Victory
Baptist Church in Rockmart.
He was also preceded in death by a brother, George Presley, and by
his mother-in-law, Emily Towe.
Survivors include his wife, Barbara Ann Towe Presley, to whom he
was married on November 4, 1977; a daughter,
Tina Blankenship and her husband, Dunny, Rome; two sons, Brandon Presley and his
wife, Jessica, Lindale, and Rev. Barry Snapp and his wife, Stephanie, Silver
Creek; four grandchildren, Katy Blankenship, Duncan Blankenship,
Gracie Presley and Griffin Presley; three sisters, Gail Deavers, Hiram, Joan
Presley, Rome, and Martha Turner, Rome; his father-in-law, Rev. Alton Towe and
his wife, Louise, Mineral Bluff; several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held on
Saturday, June 25, 2016, at 2pm at Victory Baptist Church in Rockmart with the
Rev. Barry Snapp officiating. Interment
will follow in Rome Memorial Park with the American Legion Post #5 Honor Guard
presenting military honors. Mr. Presley
will be carried to the church on Saturday to lie instate from 12:45pm until
1:45pm. Pallbearers are asked to assemble at the church on Saturday at 1:30pm
and include: Shane Presley, Scottie
Presley, Keith Deavers, Kevin Eddy, Gage Presley and Ed Cox.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2017, Rome, Floyd
Co., GA, Obituary
Palatka Daily News (FL) - October 19, 2017
Sylvester Theodore "Ted" Norris Jr., age 85, died
peacefully Oct. 14, 2017, at his residence. Ted, or "ST," as he was
known by family, was born May 27, 1932, in New Orleans, and is a former
resident of Floyd Springs, GA, Palatka and Jacksonville, having moved to
Georgia in 2001.
Ted attended Robert E. Lee High School in Jacksonville, and
following school, he began working at the Hudson Pulp & Paper Corp. in
Palatka, where he met his wife Gladys. Shortly afterward, he entered the U.S.
Army, following basic training, he served as a
military police officer with the 793rd Military Police Battalion in Wurzburg,
Germany. Ted separated at the end of his service as a corporal and always
looked back on those years with pride and satisfaction as a patriot serving his
country.
Ted was a man of great faith and loved to talk of biblical teachings
and lessons. He was also wonderful singer of gospel songs, having been a part
of a quartet in the early 1960s with others from Palatka forming the group the
Templars. Ted was a Mason and was a member of Pineland Lodge 86 Free and
Accepted Masons in Palatka for more than 60 years. Ted retired from
Georgia-Pacific in Palatka in the early 1980s, and in 2001, he moved to Everett
Springs. Following his wife's death in 2003, he moved to Rome, where he met his
wife, Shirley. Together, they were members of the North Broad Baptist Church.
They spent his remaining years researching and piecing together his family's
history, an activity he truly enjoyed, and he loved sharing his discoveries
with the family. He leaves a rich legacy and will be missed by all who knew
him.
Ted was preceded in death by his parents, Sylvester T. Norris Sr. and Melissa Blankenship Norris of Jacksonville, and his first wife, Gladys (Cloud) Norris
He is survived by his wife, Shirley St. Clair Fannin Norris of
Rome, GA; son, Kenneth Norris and his wife, Tamara, of Hereford, Ariz.;
daughter, Jeanne Turnage of Littleton, Colo.; grandchildren, Zachary, Jennifer,
Kelly, John, Nichole, Jamie and David; and six great-grand-children, Emma,
Anthony, Caitlin, Timothy, Eleanor and Alice. Two stepchildren, Todd Fannin and
wife, Carrie, and Monique Renfro and husband, the Rev. Jim Renfro; five
step-grandchildren and a special great-granddaughter, Miley Emerald Armstrong,
also survive
A homegoing celebration is scheduled for 3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 21, 2017,
in the Carl Sidwell Chapel of Salmon Funeral Home, 2516 New Calhoun Highway in
Rome, GA, with Pastor Micah Pritchett and the Rev. Horace Stewart officiating.
Interment will follow in Mount Tabor United Methodist Church Cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
1920 Cnesus,
Precinct 2, Polk Co., FL,
Norris,
Sylvester 21, M, FL, Head,
Norris, Melissa 24, F, GA, Wife,
Connor, Pearl 06, F, FL, SDau,
Norris, Eloise 00, F, FL, Dau,
https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MNBS-DFS
1930 Census, New
Orleans (Districts 1-250), Orleans Parish, LA,
Norris,
Sylvester 32, M, FL, Head,
Norris, Melissie 34, F, GA, Wife,
Norris, Eloise 10, F, FL, Dau,
Norris, Romille 08, F, FL, Dau,
Leclerc, Wallace 26, M, FL, Boarder,
Leclerc, Cora 24, F, FL, Boarder,
https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:XMRC-1K8
+2018, Rome, Floyd
Co., GA, Obituary
Mrs. Imogene
Virginia Harkins
Blankenship, age 82, of Rome, passed away on
Tuesday, December 11, 2018, at her residence. She was born on August 12, 1936,
in Aragon, GA, daughter of the late Claude Harkins and the late Edna Austin
Harkins.
Mrs. Blankenship attended Model High School until 1953, where she
met Mr. William V. Blankenship.
They married on September 12, 1954.
She attended New Antioch Baptist Church and was a member of Bethel
Baptist Church. Imogene was a homemaker
and was a member of the Rome Shrinettes and Order of the Eastern Star. She was an avid bowler with Floyd County
Lanes for over 12 years, was a die-hard Braves fan, and loved playing Bingo and
being a devoted grandmother.
In addition to her parents, Mrs. Blankenship was preceded in death
by her husband of 50 years, William V. “Pappa
Smurf” Blankenship, and by a
great-grandson, Jaxson Fain Wacker.
Survivors include her two daughters,
Mary Stephen Wacker (), Rome, and Donna Pearson, Rome; three grandchildren, William Stephen Wacker (Katie
Beth), Adairsville, Rachel Lee Wacker (Keith), Rome, and Brandy Ann Wacker,
Rome; a great-grandson, Justin Thomas “J. Tom” Watkins, Jr.; her sister,
Geraldine Langston, Cave Spring; numerous nieces and nephews.
Memorial services will be held on Friday, December 14, 2018, at
4:00 pm, in the Chapel at Henderson & Sons Funeral Home, North Chapel, with
the Rev. Ricky Studdard officiating.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2019, Rome, Floyd
Co., GA, Obituary
Rome News-Tribune (GA) - November 9, 2019
Mr. Anthony (Tony) Ray Lambert, age 61, of Rome, GA, passed away
Friday, November 8, 2019, at his residence. He was born in Rome, GA on June 5,
1958, son of the late Raymond L. Lambert and the late Carolyn Ann (Braden)
Lambert.
Tony was a 1976 graduate of Model High School. Tony was employed by
Outside Carpets International for several years before moving on to his first
love, radio broadcasting. He never considered it work, but he sat behind the
microphone for WLAQ and was the voice of the Friday night football scoreboard
for over a decade. Up until his very untimely death he was employed at Coosa
Country Club for over 18 years and was loved by the members for his dedication,
unofficial weather forecast reports, and sports information.
Mr. Lambert was also preceded in death by his sister, Susan Carol
Lambert.
Survivors include his wife
of 28 years, Carol Renee
Blankenship Lambert, his 2
daughters Jalisa Medlin (Lee) and Brittany Lambert, and his very special
grandson, Bryson Lambert, and his faithful, furry companion, Darcie. Other
survivors are his brother Randy (Melanie) Lambert, Rome, GA, Phil (Richelle)
Lambert, Perry, GA and several nieces and nephews.
A celebration of life service will be Monday, November 11, 2019, at
Riverside Baptist Church. Pastor Randy Lambert and Pastor Eric Whelchel will
officiate. Good Shepherd Funeral Home.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2015, Silver Creek, Floyd Co., GA, Obituary
http://www.hendersonandsons.com/sitemaker/sites/HENDER3/obit.cgi?user=08439560_LCasey
Mr. Luke C. Casey, age 86, of Silver Creek, passed away on Tuesday,
October 27, 2015, at a local hospital. Mr. Casey was born in Floyd County,
Georgia on July 21, 1929, son of the late Joseph Clark Casey and the late
Minnie Lawson Casey.
He was also preceded in death by his wife, Wilma Ruth Johnston
Casey, on March 8, 2015, and by several brothers and sisters.
Mr. Casey was a member of the Unity Baptist Church. He worked for
28 years at Fox Manufacturing and then later retired from the City of Rome
Maintenance Department.
Survivors include four daughters, Betty Proctor and her husband, J.
W., Jr., Silver Creek, Diane Warren and her husband, David, Silver Creek,
Barbara Hand and her husband, Michael, Rome, and Yvonne Casey, Silver Creek;
three sons, James Casey and his wife, Margaret, Rome, David Casey and his wife,
Kathi, Silver Creek, and Jerry Casey and his wife, Janet, Shannon; three sisters, Linda Sloan, Rome, Paulette Blankenship, Rome, and Frances Garmon, Cartersville; a
brother, Joseph Clark Casey, Jr., Rome; 12 grandchildren; 16 great
grandchildren; nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held on Thursday, October 29, 2015, at
11am in the Chapel at Henderson & Sons Funeral Home, South Chapel, with the
Rev. Harold Ingram officiating. Interment will follow in Rome Memorial Park.
Pallbearers are: Joshua Casey, Colt Casey, Jamie Weathingon, Mitchell Pope, J.
W. Proctor, Jr., Jason Brown, and James Casey.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Forsyth
2016, Cumming, Forsyth
Co., GA, Obituary
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, (GA) - March 18, 2016
Steve Gerald Blankenship, Age 60, of Cumming, born on August 28, 1955, passed away March
14, 2016.
Services private. Byars Funeral Home, Cumming, GA
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2016, Cumming, Forsyth
Co., GA, Obituary
Published in Forsyth County News from Sept.
10 to Sept. 12, 2016
John Donovan Warren Blankenship, passed away Wednesday, Aug. 17, 2016, and was born on Feb. 14,
1969, to Linda Jo Smith Warren and Richard T. Warren in DeKalb County.
He grew up in Alpharetta and attended Milton High School. John was
a CDL truck driver until his stroke in April 2010. He suffered health problems
from diabetes, kidney disease, neuropathy, anemia and congestive heart failure,
and a second stroke in June, 2016. John is in peace now in Heaven, and his pain
is over.
John is survived by his mother,
Linda Jo Blankenship Smith; his dad,
Kenneth H. Blankenship; son, Troy Allen; two daughters, Katherine
and Cassandra Nichols; grandson, Tyler Richard Warren; brothers, Joseph Warren,
John Wall; nephew, Tristan; niece, Dotty; distant relatives; and many friends
and loved ones.
He was cremated at Byers Funeral Home and Crematorium in Cumming. A
Memorial Service and celebration of his life will be held on Sept. 17, from 2-4
p.m. at the Historic Chapel of Midway United Methodist Church, with Pastor
Hanson officiating.
John will be remembered for his fun and laughter, his kindness and
generosity, his talents as a mechanic, his creativity with truck models and his
love for family and friends. My son John, you will be in my heart forever.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Kenneth H. Blankenship – b.01Oct1947 -
Alpharetta, GA: https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:KBLK-95D
Relatives - Frank Blankenship, John D.
Blankenship, Linda S. Blankenship.
+2017, Cumming, Forsyth
Co., GA, Funeral
Published in The Atlanta Journal-Constitution on
Mar. 28, 2017
Claudia "Lucille" Blankenship, Age 101, of Cumming, passed away March
25, 2017.
Services March 29, 2PM, at Langdale
Cemetery, Valley, AL. Ingram Funeral Home, Cumming, GA.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2017, Cumming, Forsyth
Co., GA, Obituary
http://accesswdun.com/obituaries/obit/87591/claudia-lucille-blankenship
Claudia "Lucille" Blankenship, 101, of
Cumming, GA passed away Saturday, March 25, 2017.
She is preceded in death by her husband,
C.
Clyde Blankenship, Sr.; baby daughter, Carol Kathleen, and baby son,
C.
Clyde Blankenship, Jr.; parents, James and Claudia Young, and 11 siblings.
Survivors are her daughter, Sara Blankenship
Edwards; 5 grandchildren, Chip, Cam, Kerrie, Kandace and Kevin; 12 great
grandchildren, Kayla, Forrest, Hannah, Quinton, Holly, Matthew, Wyatt, Eli,
Glenn, Auggie, Elizabeth and Beau; 3 great great grandchildren, Connor,
Chelsie, and Payton.
Mrs. Lucille was born in Ashland, AL and
moved to the Valley as a young woman and resided there until her golden years
at which time she moved to Cumming to be close to all her sweet babies.
She came from humble beginnings, survived breast cancer 2 times, but never let
it define her. She was a trooper who had a heart of gold, with lots of
love to go around. She was a blessing to all who knew her and she will be
dearly missed.
Graveside services will be held
Wednesday, March 29, at 2:00 p.m. at Langdale Cemetery in Valley, AL.
Ingram Funeral Home & Crematory, Cumming, Georgia is in charge of
arrangements.
Fulton
2016, Alpharetta, Fulton Co., GA, Death
Published in Forsyth County News from Aug. 20
to Aug. 22, 2016
John Donovan Blankenship, age 47 [1969], of
Alpharetta, passed away Wednesday, Aug. 17, 2016.
Byars Funeral Home and Cremation Services is in charge of
arrangements
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2017, Alpharetta, Fulton
Co., GA, Obituary
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, (GA) - December 9, 2017
Lori Carta (Blankenship), Age 52, of Alpharetta, passed away Dec. 4, 2017.
Services Dec. 11, 1:00 PM at Roswell
Funeral Home, Roswell, GA.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2017, Alpharetta, Fulton
Co., GA, Obituary
Lori Blankenship Carta, 52, of
Alpharetta, Georgia, passed away peacefully on Monday, December 4, 2017
surrounded by her family, after a lengthy illness. She was born in Hollywood,
Florida on December 22, 1964.
She was a kind and loving wife, mother
and daughter. She loved music, writing and painting. She will be greatly missed
by all who knew her and the lives she touched.
Lori was preceded in death by her mother,
Joyce
Blankenship.
Survivors include her husband and love of
her life, Doriano Carta; children, Nicholas, Matthew and Rachel; father,
Lowell
Blankenship, brother; Allen (Valerie) Blankenship; nephew, Reeves Blankenship; nieces, Emily and Rebecca
Blankenship and a host of family and friends.
A Celebration of Life at 1:00pm, on
Monday, December 11, 2017, at the Roswell Funeral Home,
2015, Atlanta, Fulton Co., GA, Obituary
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, (GA) Date: April 7, 2015
Dr. Howard Victor Epstein, age 83, of Atlanta died on April 6,
2015.
He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Sondra Swack Epstein,
Atlanta; daughters and sons-in-law,
Abby and Michael Blackburn, Tampa, FL and Julie Epstein Blankenship and Gene
Blankenship, Stone Mountain;
son and daughter-in-law, Daniel Epstein and Heidi Philip, Toronto, Canada;
brother, Morton Epstein, Columbus, OH; and grandchildren,
Rebekah, David, and Adam
Blankenship , and Lucas and
Theo Hardie.
The funeral will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, April 7th at
Arlington Memorial Park with Rabbi Hillel Norry officiating.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2015, Atlanta, Fulton Co., GA, Obituary
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, (GA) Date: July 10, 2015
Flora D. Hendrix passed away peacefully surrounded by her children
on Thursday July 9, 2015 following complications from congestive heart failure.
She was born March 23, 1927 in Chesterfield, South Carolina. She was the ninth
of eleven children born to her parents, Thomas H. Douglas, Sr. and Laura McNair
Douglas.
Flora moved to Atlanta in 1947 when she married Harry B. Hendrix
and they had three children. She supported her husband's business with
administrative responsibilities, but her first love was being a mother and
homemaker. In the mid 1970s, she began working for Rich's at Greenbriar Mall in
their linen department. Her competitive side showed itself there as she won
many awards, including employee of the year. When Rich's transitioned to Macy's
she continued with the company moving to their store at North DeKalb Mall and
retired with over 25 years of service. Following her retirement, Flora rarely
missed a Saturday afternoon matinee ushering at The Fox Theatre. She
volunteered there for over 15 years. Flora loved plants and keeping her yard in
Decatur in meticulous condition was very important to her. She made friends
easily with her contagious laugh and her relationships were always lifelong
friendships, many of whom were in her Sunday School
class at Clairmont Presbyterian Church.
Flora is survived by her children
Harry Douglas Hendrix, his wife Jane, Debra Hendrix Sanders, her husband Wayne,
Beth Hendrix Blankenship, and her husband Earl. Her grandchildren Wes Hendrix, Christina
Sanders-Rufenacht, Steven Sanders as well as her great grandchildren Adrielle
and Paul Rufenacht were the joy of her life.
Flora's funeral service will take place in the chapel of A. S.
Turner & Sons on Friday July 10, 2015 at 6:00 pm. Her burial will be at the
Shiloh Methodist Church Cemetery in Chesterfield, South Carolina at 4:00 pm on
Saturday July 11.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2015, Atlanta, Fulton Co., GA, Obituary
Published in The Atlanta Journal-Constitution on
July 27, 2015
Joyce Ann Blankenship Harless, 84 [1931], of Atlanta died July 24, 2015.
She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Steven R and
Caroline Otwell Harless of Atlanta, GA, nephew, Rev. Gary Eakes of Arlington,
VA.
The family will receive friends Wednesday, July 29 from 10:30 until
11:30 at H. M. Patterson & Son, Oglethorpe Hill, 4550 Peachtree RD, NE.
Interment Georgia National Cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Poss.
Dau of Clyde Arthur Blankenship, Sr. &
Nita Bernice Taffar of Flody Co., GA
Dau of Eural Blankenship & Margaret A.
Gaddy of Coweta/Carroll Co., GA
2017, Atlanta, Fulton Co., GA, Obituary
Published in The Atlanta Journal-Constitution on
Mar. 7, 2017
James L. Evans, 84 [1933], was set free from his earthly body on the Lord's Day,
February 26, 2017, with his bride of 62 years, Ellen S. Evans, by his side.
Jim served in the Air Force as a pilot during the Korean War. Jim
was also a Greek professor at Atlanta Christian College/Point University,
earning the love, respect, and admiration of students and colleagues alike. Jim
was a teacher, preacher, church planter, and the Executive Director of the
European Evangelistic Society. We could also say that Jim loved and served the
Lord Jesus all his life, bringing many into the Kingdom by his influence and
through the efforts of those he taught. Jim sought to know God and to make Him
known. We could say all that, yet these things do not begin to describe this
humble man of God nor his impact on those who knew him. Perhaps we should just
say: He lived justly, loved mercy, and walked humbly with God.
We could tell you that, in addition to being a loving husband, Jim
is the adored father of Celeste
(Bob) Gailey, Lisa (Bernie) Blankenship, and Eric (Joy) Evans. Also, Jim is loved by his grandchildren, Bethanie Jo and Evan
Blankenship, Tess (Tyler)
Evans-Shell, Noah and Eli Evans.
Professor Jim was laid to rest in a family service on March 2,
2017, in the Mountain Home National Cemetery with full military honors. The
family invites all who were touched by Professor Jim Evans' life to gather with
us for a "Celebration of Life" on Saturday, March 18th at 11:00 AM,
at the Lilburn Christian Church, 314 Arcado Rd NW, Lilburn, GA, 30047.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2017, Atlanta, Fulton Co., GA, Obituary
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, (GA) - November 8, 2017
George Davis Webb, Jr., 83, of Midtown Atlanta passed away at
Brighton Gardens of Buckhead on Monday, November 6, 2017. George was born in
DeKalb County on January 29, 1934, to the late George Davis Webb, Sr. and
Martha Hill Webb.
He graduated from Grady High School in Atlanta in 1952 and from
Auburn University in 1956. He served in the US Army and the Ready Reserve from
1952-1960. He worked at the Butler Street YMCA for 20 years. A lifetime
resident of Midtown, he was a reliable and colorful observer of events and
people in Atlanta and Midtown history. He was a faithful member of the Atlanta
First United Methodist Church for 50 years and attended until his declined
health in the last few years. An accomplished philatelist, George spent a
lifetime collecting and categorizing stamps from around the world. He spent
hours researching stamps for his collection and enjoyed this special hobby.
He is survived by cousins
Richard Taylor Hill, Rebecca Hill Albarado, Benjamin Harvey Hill III , Martha Webb Ramirez, Jeanette Webb Blankenship, Carol Garrett Webb, Karen Walker, and Michael Cushing. He is also
survived by many special friends and Midtown neighbors.
A graveside service will be held at 11:00AM Thursday, November 9 at
Marseilles Cemetery, West Point, Georgia.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2019, Atlanta, Fulton Co., GA, Obituary
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, (GA) - May 26, 2019
Anthony Thomas Fitzgerald, age 84, passed away on May 8, 2019. He
was born on Friday, July 13, 1934 in Santa Monica, California to Thomas A. and
Ella Crawford FitzGerald, their only child.
The last year of Tom's life was very traumatic. In April 2018, while
a pedestrian in a crosswalk with the signal, he was hit by an automobile driven
by a distracted driver. He suffered multiple broken bones and spent over 7
months in various hospitals with the immediate and delayed effects of that
accident. His bones healed, and he and his family thought he was going to
overcome the ordeal. But his internal organs did not recover, eventually
failing him.
He graduated from Culver City High School in 1952 and the
University of California at Los Angeles in 1960. He was drafted into the United
States Army after he started college, serving stateside for the entire
duration. Upon discharge, he returned to UCLA to finish his degree in Business
Administration. In 1961, he joined IBM in Los Angeles, California. Within two
years he was transferred to San Jose, CA, as a member of the internal audit
department. Upon promotion, he managed an audit group which had jurisdiction
for 4 divisions nationwide. He travel extensively in his job and was able to
make several international visits during his tenure. In 1979, he relocated to
Atlanta, GA retiring in 1993 after nearly 33 years of service.
His parents predeceased him.
Survivors include his spouse, Sally, with whom he enjoyed 53 years
of marriage, daughter Anne (David) Blankenship of Tulsa,
OK, and their children Jacob (Jake) and Ashley, and daughter Denise (Tony) Wright of
Marietta, GA, and their son Charlie.
Services will be held on Wednesday, May 29, 2019 at H. M. Patterson
& Son Arlington Chapel, 11 am. Private burial will be at Georgia National
Cemetery in Cherokee County.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2019, Atlanta, Fulton Co., GA, Obituary
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, (GA) - September 18, 2019
Lawrence Wilton "Larry" Hall, July 31, 1959 Sept. 7, 2019
Lawrence (Larry) Wilton Hall, passed on peacefully on Saturday,
September 7, 2019 in Atlanta, GA. Larry was born in Staten Island, NY, to
Stephen SJ and Marjorie S. Hall. The 77th baby of the 7th month he was blessed
from the start.
Larry received his Bachelor of Science in Hotel Administration from
Cornell University in Ithaca, New York in 1981. He began his career in 1982 as
Director of ITT with The Sheraton Corporation and his career flourished to hold
positions as President of Aeronomics, COO of Talus Solutions, President & CEO of Prosero; Hotel Booking Solutions
Incorporated; PAR Springer- Miller Systems & CEO of Koridor Hospitality
& Pure Wellness. Larry lived life with an uncommon zeal and had many
passions. His ultimate goal was to leave the world a better place and spending
time with family and friends brought him the most joy. He was larger than life,
the consummate entrepreneur, continual learner, and adventurer exploring the
world and always in pursuit of the next challenge. He loved to mentor, build and
grow businesses, cycle, ride his motorcycle, hang glide (flight), and listen to
music. He had great friendships that spanned the globe and those who knew him
loved his storytelling and welcomed his sagely advice. He also loved to cook,
eat delicious meals, drink good wine, entertain, and spend time with his new
bride, Rachel. He had a quick wit, an infectious smile, unbending
integrity with a generous and compassionate spirit! Over the past decade, road
cycling was a very important part of Larry's life and he participated in races
and charity rides all over the country.
Survived by his loving wife, Rachel. Larry was immensely proud of and survived
by his three sons and two stepdaughters.
Stephen (Tasha), Cameron (Alicia), Brendan (Melissa), Jordan
(Aaron) Edmondson and Lindsay Blankenship. He was adorned with 4
grandchildren (Knightly, Heartly, Lyla and Ryder). He is also survived by his
mother, Marjorie S. Hall, brother Tom Hall (Cathy),
sisters Donna Bradford (Glenn) and Peggy Rauch (Marty) and numerous nieces and
nephews.
A Celebration of His Life will be held in Atlanta, GA on Saturday,
November 16, 2019. Details will be posted on SandySpringsChapel.com when
arrangements are completed.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2019, Atlanta, Fulton Co., GA, Obituary
The Augusta Chronicle, (GA) - October 11, 2019
John David Zunker passed on October 8, 2019 in Atlanta, Georgia. He
was born on September 8, 1964 to John Bernard Zunker and Sylvia Lavern.
John David started most childhood days with his Big Daddy, eating
molasses-covered pancakes prepared by his MeeMaw. He grew up in Seguin with his
younger brother, Todd Alan Zunker, and was a spectacular center fielder,
sprinter, golfer, safety, and barefoot kicker for the Matadors. He graduated
from Seguin High School in 1983 and went to Southwest Texas State, where he met
his wife of 32 years, Cheryl Lynn Zvanja, just one month after he arrived.
During his time at Southwest, he served as the Treasurer for the Kappa Alpha
fraternity and obtained his bachelor's degree in finance.
John David and Cheryl married in 1987 and started their family in
1990 with the birth of their first son, Kyle Anthony Zunker. Four years later,
in 1994, they celebrated the birth of their second son, Cory Austin Zunker.
John David took pride in providing for his family and giving his
sons every possible opportunity to succeed. As part of his mission for success,
he and his family lived in Houston; DFW; Columbus, Ohio; Denver, Colorado;
Augusta, Georgia; and Atlanta, Georgia. Everywhere he went,
John David earned the respect and deep friendship of others who admired his
work ethic and outstanding generosity.
John David was diagnosed with esophageal cancer in late July of
2019. He spent the last months of his life fighting with tremendous courage,
spending long weekends with his family, speaking words of encouragement to his
sons, and praying to God.
John David is at rest with his Big Daddy and MeeMaw, Louis Nelson
and Lilian O'Donnell Zunker; Grandpa and Grandma, Troy Donald and Edith Mabel Blankenship; and mother-in-law, Judy Gail Broughton.
John David will be remembered by his wife, Cheryl Zunker; son and
daughter-in-law Kyle and Hannah Zunker; son, Cory Zunker; father and
step-mother, John Bernand and Lydia Zunker; mother and step-father, Lavern and
Jim Box; brother and sister-in-law, Todd and Susan Zunker; father-in law,
Dennis Broughton; father-in law, Anthony Zvanja; siblings-in-law Chris and
Debbie Hopkins and Bill and DeeDee Little; and numerous cousins, aunts, and
uncles, including his great-uncle, Vernon Zunker. John David did not live to
have grandchildren, but will be remembered by his numerous nephews and nieces,
whom he adored: Lyndsey, Allen, Brooke, Addison, Benjamin, Katie, Luke,
Harrison, Annajane, and Sophie.
Funeral will be on Saturday, October 19 at 10:00 am,
at Tres Hewell Mortuary Chapel with Dollene (Sissy) Lakey officiating.
Interment will follow in Guadalupe Valley Memorial Park.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2019, Atlanta, Fulton Co., GA, Obituary
The Seguin Gazette-Enterprise, (TX) - October 13, 2019
John David Zunker was born on September 8, 1964 to John Bernard and
Sylvia Lavern Zunker. John David passed on October 8, 2019 in
Atlanta, Georgia.
He started most childhood days with his Big Daddy, eating
molasses-covered pancakes prepared by his MeeMaw. He grew up in Seguin with his
younger brother, Todd Alan Zunker, and was a spectacular center fielder,
sprinter, golfer, safety, and barefoot kicker for the Matadors.
John David graduated from Seguin High School in 1983 and went to
Southwest Texas State, where he met his wife of 32 years, Cheryl Lynn Zvanja,
just one month after he arrived. During his time at Southwest, he served as the
Treasurer for the Kappa Alpha fraternity and obtained his bachelor's degree in
finance.
John David and Cheryl married in 1987 and started their family in
1990 with the birth of their first son, Kyle Anthony Zunker. Four years later,
in 1994, they celebrated the birth of their second son, Cory Austin Zunker.
John David took pride in providing for his family and giving his
sons every possible opportunity to succeed. As part of his mission for success,
he and his family lived in Houston; DFW; Columbus, Ohio; Denver, Colorado;
Augusta, Georgia; and Atlanta, Georgia. Everywhere he went,
John David earned the respect and deep friendship of others who admired his
work ethic and outstanding generosity.
John David was diagnosed with esophageal cancer in late July of
2019. He spent the last months of his life fighting with tremendous courage,
spending long weekends with his family, speaking words of encouragement to his
sons, and praying to God.
John David is at rest with his Big Daddy and MeeMaw, Louis Nelson
and Lilian O'Donnell Zunker; Grandpa and Grandma, Troy Donald and Edith Mabel Blankenship; and mother-in-law, Judy Gail Broughton.
John David will be remembered by his wife, Cheryl Zunker; son and
daughter-in-law Kyle and Hannah Zunker; son, Cory Zunker; father and
step-mother, John Bernand and Lydia Zunker; mother and step-father, Lavern and
Jim Box; brother and sister-in-law, Todd and Susan Zunker; father-in law,
Dennis Broughton; father-in law, Anthony Zvanja; siblings-in-law Chris and
Debbie Hopkins and Bill and DeeDee Little; and numerous cousins, aunts, and
uncles, including his great-uncle, Vernon Zunker. John David did not live to
have grandchildren, but will be remembered by his numerous nephews and nieces,
whom he adored: Lyndsey, Allen, Brooke, Addison, Benjamin, Katie, Luke,
Harrison, Annajane, and Sophie.
The funeral Will be on Saturday, October 19
at 10:00 am, at Emanuel's Lutheran Church, 206 N. Travis, Seguin, Texas, 78155,
with Dollene (Sissy) Lakey officiating. Interment will follow in Guadalupe
Valley Memorial Park. Tres Hewell Mortuary, 165 Tor Dr., Seguin, Texas,
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2017, Fairburn, Fulton
Co., GA, Obituary
The Newnan Times-Herald, (GA) - December 12, 2017
Linda Gail Weeks, 71, of Fairburn passed away December 10, 2017,
after a courageous battle with cancer.
Linda was preceded in death by her husband, James H. Weeks, Sr. and
her parents, Obie G. and Effie Haynes.
She is survived by her sons, Jim (Wendelynn) Lee and Todd (Teresa)
Lee; grandchildren, Jennifer Lee, Kathryn Lee, Vivien Lee, Aaron Lee, Cody
Dover, Sophie Darnell, and Charlotte Darnell; great grandchildren, Aidan Blizzard and Jackson Blankenship; brother,Horace Haynes; step son, Jamie
Weeks; step daughters, Stephanie (Charles) Darnell and Jessie Dover (Michael
Spruill).
A funeral service will be held Wednesday, December 13, 2017 at
11:00 a.m. at the Chapel of Mowell Funeral Home, Peachtree City. Burial will
follow at Westminster Memorial Gardens, Peachtree City.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2015, Roswell, Fulton Co., GA, Obituary
http://www.hendersonandsons.com/sitemaker/sites/HENDER3/obit.cgi?user=50866210_PPresley
Mrs. Patricia Ann Presley, age 81, of Roswell, formerly of Rome,
passed away on Wednesday, December 23, 2015. She was born in Rome, Georgia on
October 10, 1934, daughter of the late Clifford R. Kilgo and the late Mary Elizabeth Blankenship Kilgo.
Mrs. Presley was also preceded in death by her husband, James
Arthur Presley.
Prior to retirement, Mrs. Presley worked as a Kindergarten teacher
at West Central Elementary School. She was a member of the Armuchee Baptist
Church.
Survivors include two sons, Jeffery Lynn "Jeff" Presley
and his wife, Michelle, Alpharetta, and Joseph Scott Presley and his wife,
Lisa, Rome; two sisters, Sue Walker and her husband, Tony, Silver Creek, and
Mary Jean Barnes, Armuchee; nine grandchildren; nieces and nephews.
Graveside services will be held on Saturday, December 26, 2015, at
11am at Oaknoll Memorial Gardens. Mr. Warren Jones will officiate.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2015, Roswell, Fulton
Co., GA, Obituary
Published in The Atlanta Journal-Constitution on
May 12, 2016
Robert Vann Blankenship, August 30, 1939-May 10, 2016 A "Son of the South", Mr.
Blankenship was born and raised in Charlotte, North Carolina.
He graduated from Central High School in 1957 and the North
Carolina State University in 1961 with a degree in Engineering. He was a
Captain in the United States Air Force serving as a navigator. He retired from
IBM. He was an active member of the Sons of Confederate Veterans-Mechanized
Cavalry.
Mr. Blankenship was preceded in death by his mother, Pauline
Ferguson Blankenship, his father, Van Lee Blankenship, and his brother,
Herbert McCord Blankenship (USMC).
He is survived by his wife
of 27 years, Tracie Diane
Blankenship, sons Robert Vann Blankenship, Jr., and Charles
Blankenship (Trina), and his grandson, Coleman Vann Blankenship.
A memorial gathering will take place at Green Lawn Cemetery,
Roswell, Georgia, on Saturday, May 14th at 2:00 pm. A graveside service will be
held on Tuesday, May 17th, at Forest Lawn Cemetery in Charlotte, North
Carolina.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2016, Roswell, Fulton
Co., GA, Obituary
Published in Savannah Morning News on Aug.
28, 2016
Mr. William Morris Bill Blankinship, 67 [1949], a Tattnall County native and a long-time resident of the
Atlanta area died August 23, 2016 of a sudden heart attack.
Bill entered Georgia Southern College, now Georgia Southern
University, transferring to The University of Georgia, before graduating in
1971 with a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism. The start of his storied career
began as a teacher which led to newspaper photographer and editor. In 1975 Bill
joined Georgia Electric Membership Corporation in Atlanta, before co-founding
two Atlanta-based insurance brokerage firms. He later served as a senior
business development executive and client adviser at global brokers Willis
Group and Marsh. For most of the 2000s, Bill worked with his partners as a risk
strategy consultant for the banking and insurance industries. In August 2015,
Bill joined Capstone Associated Services as director of business development in
the Southeast region.
During the many years he lived in Atlanta, Bill was a faithful and
active member of several Episcopal parishes. He was received into the Roman
Catholic Church on Easter 2015 and quickly took the parish under his wing. He
joined the Knights of Columbus and was a beloved member of the council, a
Fourth Degree Knight, and was very active in the Christ Renews His Parish
(CRHP) ministry. Bill loved the outdoors, cycling, hiking, fishing with friends
and gardening with his wife, Kathy. He was a voracious reader, consuming
literature of all types.
Bill was preceded in death by his mother and father, Marion
Blankinship and Morris Blankinship.
He is survived by his beloved wife
of forty-six years, Katherine
J. Blankinship, Roswell, GA; sons C. Brandon Blankinship (Lissa), Birmingham, AL, and Jon A. Blankinship (Renu), New York, NY; five grandchildren,
Addie and Marshall of Birmingham, AL, and Mala, Uma and Sheel of New York, NY.
Visitation will be Sunday, August 28th from 4:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M.
at Northside Chapel, 12050 Crabapple Rd, Roswell, GA 30075.
Funeral Mass will be held Monday, August 29th at 12:30 P.M. at
Saint Peter Chanel Catholic Church, 11330 Woodstock Road, Roswell, GA 30075.
The Rev. Msgr. Peter J. Rau of Saint Peter Chanel Catholic Church will
officiate, assisted by the Rev. Chris Starr. Cousins and friends will serve as
active pallbearers: Craig T. Tootle, Alpharetta, GA; Tom J. Tootle, Cumming,
GA; Brian S. Tootle, Metter, GA; George L. Krietemeyer, Dothan, AL; W. Bryan
Holzbach, Florence, SC; Dale E. Hower, Charlotte, NC.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2019, Roswell, Fulton
Co., GA, Obituary
Published in The Atlanta Journal-Constitution on
June 16, 2019
Kimberley L. Blankenship-Hershkoff, age 61, passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 13, 2019,
at her home in Roswell, GA, after a long battle with cancer. She was born on
March 17, 1958, in Jackson County, Missouri, to Gilbert R. and Lillie A. Hirt.
She was the founder and operator of a women's fashion boutique,
Girltrendz, as well as a bespoke jewelry company, 3.17 Vintage. Here, her knack
for fashion & design truly shined. Her warm, friendly, and always welcoming
personality allowed her to connect with many. She was a strong woman with
passions for dogs, cooking, creating jewelry, and movies. Over her lifetime she
consistently put others first and always aimed to make those around her happy.
Her contagious laugh, kind soul, and beautiful persona will continue to live on
in our hearts.
She is survived by her husband, Robert (Bob) A. Hershkoff, her son Stephen K. Blankenship, and her two dogs, Gabby & Wrigley. Family,
friends, and all whose lives Kim touched are
invited to a celebratory service at her home in Roswell, GA on Saturday, June
22, 2019, from 12pm-4pm.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Gilmer
+2017, Ellijay, Gilmer
Co., GA, Funeral
Published in The Atlanta Journal-Constitution on
Aug. 7, 2017
Patsy A. (Blankenship) Defoor, Age 72, of Ellijay, passed away August 5, 2017.
Services August 7, 11:00 AM, in the Chapel
of Logan Funeral Home, Ellijay, GA.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2017, Ellijay, Gilmer
Co., GA, Obituary
https://www.afterlife.co/us/obituary-crossroads-patsy-ann-defoor-4835087
Mrs. Patsy Ann DeFoor was born on July
20th, 1945, in Ellijay, Georgia to her late parents John L. and Eunice Ophelia
Sitton Blankenship.
She was a member of Crossroads Baptist
Church, and a graduate of Gilmer High School class of 1963. Mrs. DeFoor was a
homemaker.
She is preceded in death by her husband
Ruel DeFoor.
Survivors include daughters and
sons-in-law Tammie & Terry Payne of Ellijay, Georgia, Tracie & Jamie
Clayton of Ellijay, Georgia; son and daughter-in-law Bobby and Tammy DeFoor of
Ellijay, Georgia; grandchildren Jessica P. Green, Isaac Defoor, and Noah
DeFoor; nephews Corey and Tim DeFoor; best friend Pat Pritchett.
Funeral service will be at 11:00 a.m.,
Monday, August 7th, 2017 in the Logan Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Lamar
Beason, Rev. Jerry Banks and Rev. Johnny Beason officiating. Music and song
performed by the Clayton Family. Interment will follow in the Crossroads Baptist
Church Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Jamie Clayton, Terry Payne, Dustin Green
and honorary pallbearers Grady Crook and Jim Dotson.
Glynn
+2017, Brunswick, Glynn
Co., GA, Obituary
Waycross Journal-Herald (GA) - September 21, 2017
Genie Vaughn Stillman, 58 [1959], was carried away by God's Angels to be
with Jesus forever and reunited with her beloved Dad, Mom and other loved ones
on Saturday (Sept. 16, 2017) in Muncie,
[Delaware Co.,]
Ind., following a long and courageous battle with acute leukemia. She was born
Nov. 9, 1958 to the late Raymond Eugene Vaughn and Patsy Lyon Vaughn in Tifton.
After living in Tifton and then Jesup for a few years, the family
moved to Brunswick where she grew up and lived. She was a 1976 graduate of
Brunswick High School. Upon her remarriage to her beloved husband Tony four
months ago, she moved to Muncie.
She was employed by several local physicians and The Southeast
Regional Medical Center in insurance and medical coding for most of her career.
She had an excellent work ethic and was loved by her employers and co-workers.
She attended Life of Christ Church and was an active member of Pine Ridge
Baptist Church growing up.
She was a beautiful, loving, gentle, kind woman of God that loved
and adored her family and cherished each one. She loved to travel with Tony,
the beach, Christmas, children, her cats, and most of all spending time with
her large family. She will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved her and
her family with many precious memories to cherish.
She is survived by her husband, Tony Stillman, a son, Blake Blankenship , two sisters, Diane (Ricky) Q'Quinn and Julie (Ronnie)Wood, a
brother, Brian (Julie) Vaughn, step-children,
Jonathan (Heather) Blankenship , Lauren (Carl)
Shields, Wesley and Heather Stillman, many nieces and nephews, several aunts
and uncles, cousins and many friends.
A celebration of her life will be conducted at 11a.m. Saturday at
Pine Ridge Baptist Church of Brunswick with the Rev. Kirk Brown officiating.
Interment will follow at 3 p.m. in Oakland Cemetery in Waycross, where her wish
was to be laid to rest next to her beloved Mom and Dad. Pallbearers will be Ricky O'Quinn, Ronnie Wood, L. B. Abbott, Rylee
Abbott, Jonathan Blankenship and Wesley Stillman.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Darryl Rex
Blankenship – b.22Jun1955 – Brunswick, GA: https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:K1Q4-FV5
Relatives -
Genie V. Blankenship, Heather G. Blankenship, Jonathan L. Blankenship, Lauren
Blankenship, Preston E. Blankenship.
+2017, Brunswick, Glynn
Co., GA, Obituary
The Brunswick News, (GA) - November 14, 2017
Ivan Dow Glymph, 62, of Brunswick, GA, died of natural causes in
his home on Wednesday, Nov. 8, 2017. He was born Feb. 23, 1955, in Miami, FL,
to Olin Leo Glymph Jr. and Renee Dow.
Even as a child, Ivan loved airplanes and flying. He earned his
private pilot license at the age of 17. Ivan graduated from Hollywood High
School, Hollywood, FL, in 1973. In that same year he joined the U.S. Navy and
served as an aviation electronics technician through various deployments
including Okinawa, Cubi Point and Guam until 1977. While in the Navy, he was commended
for outstanding technical expertise, professionalism and devotion to duty Ivan
also served in the U.S. Naval Reserve from 1977 to 1979.
Ivan earned his Bachelor of Science degree in nutrition and fitness
from Florida State University, Tallahassee, FL, April
1995. He managed the CommuniCare Wellness Center at Tallahassee Community
Hospital and the Executive Fitness Program of Tallahassee Orthopedic &
Sports Physical Therapy. He graduated as a massage therapist from The CORE
Institute, Tallahassee, FL, and was certified by the state of Florida in 2005.
As a licensed massage therapist he was employed at Sea Island Resorts from
2006-2012, where he was well-liked by his co-workers, and often had guests
request him by name.
Through the years, he became interested in cycling, built and raced
bicycles, completed 100-mile rides in the mountains of Dahlonega, GA, became a
USCF Certified Cycling Coach, organized local time trials and won a Florida
tandem state championship title. He loved cars and was a good mechanic. He
excelled at many things.
He is survived by two sisters,
Gale Blankenship of Dahlonega, GA, and Skye and her
husband, David Chandler, of Stockbridge, GA; one brother, Vic and his wife,
Tina Glymph, of Fayetteville, GA; nieces and nephews, Renee Ferguson and her daughter, Mara of Clarksville, TN,
Ian and his wife, Camille Ferguson, of Farmington, AR, Leah and her husband,
Daniel Chattin, and their daughter, Evelyn of Dahlonega, GA, Adam Blankenship of Dahlonega, GA, Devon Glymph of Killeen,
TX, Dustin and his wife, Leanne Glymph, of Chandler, AZ, Daniel and Dawson
Glymph of Fayetteville, GA, and Savannah, Madison and Sadie Chandler, all of
Stockbridge, GA; and his most beloved Jack Russell Terrier, Ziva.
Knowing Ivan was a true joy; his quirky sense of humor, his witty
repartee and his bright intelligence made him a unique character. His love and
devotion to family and friends could not be matched. Ivan, you will be sorely
missed.
The funeral will be at 12:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 17, 2017, at Georgia
National Cemetery in Canton, GA.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Gale Renee
Glymph Blankenship – b.22Apr1953 – Dahlonega, GA:
https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:KLP7-VQ8
Relatives - Dale
Arthur Blankenship.
2018, Brunswick, Glynn
Co., GA, Obituary
The Brunswick News, (GA) - January 26, 2018
Doris Kate Sumner, 91, of Brunswick, GA, died peacefully in her
sleep on Jan. 24, 2018.
She lived her life serving and loving God, her family, and friends.
Doris was a longtime member of Glyndale Baptist Church. She was born in Tift
County, GA, but she lived most of her life in Brunswick.
Doris was preceded in death by her mother, Mittie Kate Stephenson;
her father, Idus Johnny Stephenson; husband, James Lee Sumner;
and her brothers, Roger and John Stephenson.
Survivors include children,
Ronnie Sumner, Pat Blankenship and Lisa Goodall; six grandchildren; and
10 great-grandchildren; as well as several nieces and nephews.
The funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 27 at
Glyndale Baptist Church, with burial to follow in Brunswick Memorial Park
Cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2018, St. Simons Island, Glynn Co., GA, Obituary
The Brunswick News, (GA) - June 18, 2018
Thomas Joseph Lee, 77, a former longtime resident of St. Simons
Island, passed away at his home [Covington,
St. Tammany Parish, LA] on Friday, May 25, 2018, in the presence of family. He was born
on Sept. 12, 1940, in Decatur, IL. He moved to Georgia at the age of 14 and
became a lifelong Southerner.
Tom graduated from East Fulton High School in Atlanta and attended
Mercer University in Macon, where he earned his Juris Doctorate from the Walter
F. George School of Law in 1964. He was drafted into the U.S. Army in 1965,
during the Vietnam War, and was stationed at Fort Leonard Wood, MO, where he
served his country honorably as an assistant attorney and military prosecutor
in the Judge Advocate General's (JAG) Corps. He was stationed thereafter at
Fort Benning, GA, where he served as an instructor of military justice at the
U.S. Army Infantry School. He earned his Honorable Discharge at the rank of
Captain.
Tom practiced law in Glynn County for 45 years. He held the role of
Glynn County attorney for 16 years, and also served as the Brantley County
attorney and as city attorney for the cities of Kingsland and Woodbine. After
retiring from practice in 2015, he moved to Covington, LA.
Tom was preceded in death by his mother, Alice Catherine
(Hazenfield) Cracraft; his birth father, Thomas R. Clark; his adoptive father,
Robert E. Lee; and his brother, Michael Dean Lee.
Left to remember Tom with love are his wife, Melissa Allison Lee,
of Covington, La.; and his children, Kendra Lee Armacost and her husband,
Jeffrey M. Armacost, of Decatur, Ga., Andrea "Andy" Lee Meyer and her
husband, Kenneth J. Meyer Jr., of New Orleans, La., Amy McNeese Garner and her
husband, Joseph N. Garner, of Birmingham, Ala., Ronald H. "Buddy"
McNeese Jr. and his wife, Mandy Nutt McNeese, of St. Simons Island, Ga., and
Skylar Lee of Covington, La. He is also survived by his sister-in-law, Kathleen
Hodges Lee; his nieces and nephews,
Christopher Michael Lee, Michelle
Lee Blankenship and Craig Lee;
and his beloved grandchildren, Madeline Ann Lawson, Charlotte Lanier Lawson,
Campbell James McNeese, Ansley Cate McNeese, Margaret Lee Garner, Emmeline Lee
Meyer, Graham Lee Armacost and Joseph Thomas Garner.
Tom was a true Southern gentleman, and is remembered with love for
his razor-sharp wit and dry sense of humor, his dimples, his kindness, his
passion for his Irish heritage, his seersucker suits, and his absolute love of
music — which was always played well above and beyond any limits in Glynn
County's noise ordinances. He was also the best damn shag dancer that Glynn
County ever saw. He was a respected attorney, a friend to many, and a beloved
husband, father and grandfather. While he finished the remaining few years of
his life in the New Orleans area, St. Simons was and always will be his true
home. He was greatly loved and will be deeply missed by family and friends. As
he said at his own father's funeral, "Great sorrow cannot speak."
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Colquitt
2017, Moultrie, Colquitt
Co., GA, Obituary
The Moultrie Observer, (GA) - November 28, 2017
Jerry Philyaw, 73 [1944], peacefully
passed away on November 26th at his home in Moultrie, GA.
He was retired from Proctor & Gamble and an Army Veteran
serving in Vietnam.
Predeceased in death by his parents, Rufus and Maggie Philyaw, 3
brothers, Jerome Philyaw, Bill Philyaw and Danny Philyaw, 2 sisters, Mary Davis
and Katie Pruitt.
He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Erika. His two daughters,
Carroll (Randy) Dorough of Leesburg, GA and Angie (Don) Blankenship of Panama City, FL, 2 grandsons,
Dean Blankenship and Will Blankenship of
Moultrie, GA. He has 2 sisters, Faye Brock of Winder, GA and Shirley Orlander
of Sonoma, CA and several nieces and nephews.
There will be a celebration of life at the couples
home, 261 Earl Hall Rd, Moultrie, GA on December 16th at noon.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Gordon
+2015, Calhoun, Gordon Co., GA, Obituary
www.meaningfulfunerals.net/home/index.cfm?action=public:obituaries.view&o_id=3347704&fh_id=10864
Mrs. Morene McBee Arnold, better known by her friends as “Mo”, age
82 of Calhoun, formerly of Rome, died Saturday, October 10, 2015 in a local
nursing facility after several years of declining health. She was born in
Gordon County, GA on February 4, 1933, daughter of the late Lee and Myrtle
Sisson Mcbee.
Prior to her retirement, she owned and operated the Dairy King in
Adairsville for 28 years.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her
husband, Sam Arnold in 2011; a sister, Patty McBee Barton; a brother, Gene
McBee; and brothers-in-law, David
Barton and Grady Blankenship.
Survivors include her daughter and son-in-law, Sherry and Ricky Marshall
of Calhoun; her sister, Grathel Blankenship of Nicklesville; two brothers, Larry
(Buck) McBee and his wife Betty of Calhoun, and Johnny McBee and his wife Dell
of Resaca; and a sister-in-law, Yvonne McBee of Calhoun. A special friend,
Rachael (Bootie) Hobgood, and a host of nieces and nephews and other relatives
also survive.
A service to honor the life of Morene “Mo” McBee Arnold will be
conducted Tuesday, October 13th at 1:00 PM from the chapel of Max Brannon &
Sons Funeral Home, with Rev. Eddie Brannon, Dr. Billy Goolesby and Rev. Jack
Cole officiating. Interment will follow in Floyd Memory Gardens. Pallbearers serving will include, Jamie
Barton, Ricky McBee, Ronnie
Blankenship, Jeff McBee, Kurt
McBee, Johnny McBee and Larry (Buck) McBee.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2017, Calhoun, Gordon
Co., GA, Obituary
http://www.hendersonandsons.com/?pagetype=obitlink&obit_id=1923154
Mr. John Wesley (J. W.) Moore, age 80, of Calhoun, passed away on
Tuesday, February 14, 2017, in a Calhoun nursing facility following an extended
illness. Mr. Moore was born in Floyd County, April 5, 1936, son of the late
Edgar Moore and the late Cullie
Blankenship Moore.
He was a retired machine operator at Rome's General Electric
Plant. While working at G. E., he also
worked at the S. & H. Supermarket in Adairsville. After his retirement, he owned and operated
ABC Camper Repair. He was a veteran
having served in the United States Army and was a member of New Antioch Baptist
Church.
In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by a son,
Dennis Wade Moore, by a sister, Shirley Rudisill and by his brothers, Lex,
Junior, Pat and Doug Moore.
Survivors include his wife, the former Marguerite Parris, to whom
he was married July 21, 1956; 2 daughters, Wanda Paris, and her husband, Danny,
Cedartown and Gail Wright, Plainville; a sister, Carol Cagle, and her husband,
Phillip, Plainville; 3 grandchildren, 3 great-grandchildren, several nieces and
nephews also survive.
Funeral services will be held on Thursday, February 16, 2017, at
2pm in the Chapel at Henderson & Sons Funeral Home, North Chapel. Mr. Dean Wright and Mr. Marvin McCullough
will officiate and his granddaughter, Mrs. Candi McCreary, will give the
eulogy. Interment will follow in the
East View Cemetery. Pallbearers serving are asked to assemble at Henderson
& Sons Funeral Home, North Chapel, on Thursday at 1:30pm and include: Marvin McCullough, Tony Wright, Tim Hayes,
Tony Moore, Randy Moore, Brandon Knight, and Jerry Hufstetler.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2017, Calhoun, Gordon
Co., GA, Obituary
Rev. Luther Nix Raines, age 84, moved from Holly Drive to Heaven,
his eternal home, on Wednesday, February 15, 2017 after several months of
failing health.
Luther was a well-known Minister in the Church of God. He accepted
his calling into the ministry while attending his home church, the Sugar Valley
Church of God. His first Pastorate was the Crane Eater Church of God, later,
Heartly Bridge in Macon, Bowden Church in Bowden, GA, Hollywood Church of God
in Toccoa, GA, and The Hogansville Church in Hogansville, GA. He organized and
built the Franklin Church of God in Franklin, GA, and pastored there two
different times. He also served in the Church of God’s Evangelic Team in
Doraville for several years. Also, we must not forget his button ministry. He
proudly served his country in the US Army.
Luther was the son of Lawrence and Liza Raines. In addition to his
parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers, Russell, Pete, Bill, Frank,
and Bud Raines; and his sisters, Fannie Harmon and Liz Taylor.
Luther married his
childhood sweetheart, Betty
Blankenship Raines, when they
were not much more than children. They have been married for 64 years. She has
been his biggest supporter and cheerleader in all his endeavors, serving by his
side, shoulder to shoulder, serving God and loving others.They have one son,
Ronnie Raines of Adairsville, who blessed them with two grandsons, Kevin D.
Raines of Franklin, GA, and Dustin Raines of Eastman, GA. Their pride and joy
is their great-grandson, Kolten Nix Raines He is also survived by his sisters,
Bertia McKeehan and Nora Lee Pickens; and sisters-in-law, Bernice Raines of
Texas City, TX, and Avanelle Raines and Gracie Sutherland of Calhoun. Many
nieces, nephews, and others will miss him very much.
Upon retiring from pastoring, he returned to Calhoun and actively
served as Layman in his church, the East Calhoun Church of God, and worked
part-time at Gordon Central High School as long as his health permitted. He
loved his church and church family, however, he loved
his Lord more! His greatest desire is that you would, too, so you may meet him
again in Heaven!
A service to celebrate his life will be held on Saturday, February
18th at 1:00 PM from East Calhoun Church of God, with Ministers Tim Reid, Kevin
Raines, and Jared Raines officiating. Burial, with Military Honors, will follow
in the Old Sugar Valley United Methodist Church Cemetery. Pallbearers serving
will include Josh Raines, Timmy Hamil, Ken Kagey, Kim King, Trevor Parker,
Jacob Temple, Eric Hall, and David Raines. Honorary pallbearers are Rev. and
Mrs. Jared Raines, Rev. and Mrs. Norris Sexton, Rev. and Mrs Dwaine Shadix,
Rev. and Mrs. Johnny Parker, Rev. Debbie Kendrick and Harvey, Rev. Audry
Wilson, Rev. and Mrs. James Shope, Rev. and Mrs. Roy Smith, Rev. and Mrs. Junior
Clayton, Rev. Danny May, Rev. and Mrs. Terry Smay, Mr. and Mrs. Jimmy Norrel,
Mr. and Mrs. Charley Allen, Mr. and Mrs. Freddy Sinnamon, Mr. and Mrs. Larry
Carey, Mr. and Mrs. Leroy Taylor, Mr. and Mrs. Jimmy Hamil, Mr. and Mrs. Paul
Joy, Mr. and Mrs. Sam Mize, and Jack McGaskey and Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Couey.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2016, Ranger, Gordon
Co., GA, Obituary
Mr. Jerry Mitchell Mulkey, 57 of Ranger, GA died Friday, August 26,
2016 at his home following several years of declining health. He was born in
Gordon County on August 12, 1959, son of the late John D. “Buddy” and Adell
Brannon Mulkey.
Jerry was a member of Liberty Baptist Church in Ranger.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by brothers,
Harry D. Mulkey and Billy Ray Mulkey; and a sister, Barbara M. Mulkey.
Survivors include his brother, Larry Junior Mulkey of Ranger; and
sisters and brothers-in-law, Frances Joan and Castol Edmonds of Talking Rock,
Patricia Ann and Terry Collis of Ranger, Wanda Faye and Johnny Densmore of
Oakman, and Teresa Dianne Mulkey of Calhoun. Thirteen nieces and nephews; and
several great nieces and nephews also survive.
Services for Mr. Jerry Mitchell Mulkey will be held Sunday, August
28th at 2:00 PM from the chapel of Max Brannon and Sons Funeral Home, with his special nephew, Tony Blankenship, and cousin, Eddie Brannon, officiating.
Interment will follow in Liberty Baptist Church Cemetery. Pallbearers serving
will include nephews, Neil Edmonds, Jeremy Collis, Jamey Collis, Jason
Chastain, Daniel Mulkey, and special cousin, Johnny Mulkey.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2015, Resaca, Gordon
Co., GA, Obituary
Ralph Spencer Blankenship, 77 [1938], of Resaca, Georgia, formerly of
Chattanooga, passed away on Thursday, November 19, 2015.
He graduated from Florida Beacon Bible College. Ralph served our
country in the United States Air Force and Army during the Vietnam War, serving
in the 173rd Airborne Division. He was a retired construction worker and
minister having worked with the youth and served as pastor of the Open Bible
Church in Orlando, Florida.
He was preceded in death by his parents, William
and Katherine Blankenship; brother, David Blankenship.
Ralph is survived by his wife
of 52 years, Helen Brown
Blankenship; children, Vicki Nagi (Mike), Dana Eikel (Michael) and R. Spencer Blankenship, II (Sarah); grandchildren, Megan Nagi, Brittney, David (Kelsey), and Jeremiah
Eikel, Cory Rose, and Isaac
Blankenship; great granddaughter,
Scarlett Eikel; sister, Billie Jean Oakes-Watkins; brother,
Daniel Blankenship (Theresa); sister-in-law, Lynda
Nine Blankenship; many nieces
and nephews.
A Celebration of Life Service will follow at 2 pm on Sunday at the
North Chapel of Chattanooga Funeral Home, Crematory and Florist, 5401 Highway
153, Hixson, TN 37343. Burial will be in Hamilton Memorial Gardens.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2019, Resaca, Gordon Co., GA, Obituary
Calhoun Times (GA) - October 15, 2019
Mildred Blankenship Hand, 71, of Resaca, GA, died October 11, 2019.
Services were held at 2:00 pm, on October 15, 2019, at Max Brannon
and Sons Funeral Home.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2019, Resaca, Gordon Co., GA, Obituary
https://www.maxbrannonandsons.com/notices/Mildred-Hand
Mildred Blankenship Hand, 71, of Resaca,
died Friday, October 11, 2019 at her home, following a sudden illness. She was
born in Dalton, GA, on January 30, 1948, daughter of the late Tom and Jessie
Junkins Blankenship.
Mildred was retired from the textile
industry after 30 plus years with Astro Dye, and Mohawk.
In addition to her parents, she was
preceded in death by a brother, Jimmy Blankenship, and a brother
and sister-in-law, Ben and Virginia Blankenship.
Survivors include her daughter and
son-in-law, Lorrie and Max Oliver; her brothers and sisters-in-law, Gene and Sara
Blankenship, Diane Blankenship, and Ruth Blankenship; her sisters
and brother-in-law, Helen and Wally Stabenow, and Pearl Scott; grandchildren, Josh Oliver, Katie
Shelby, Drew Oliver, and T. J. Oliver; and great-grandchildren, Tristen Hunter,
Bailey Blanchard-Oliver, Jaxon Oliver, Amelia Oliver, and Saddie Oliver.
Several nieces and nephews also survive.
Services to honor her life will be held
Tuesday, October 15, at 2:00 pm, from the chapel of Max Brannon and Sons
Funeral Home, with Eldridge Silvers officiating. Burial will follow in Hopewell
Baptist Church Cemetery. Pallbearers serving will include Jackie Banks,
Donnie Ray, Derek Blankenship, Michael Scott, Mitchell Scott, and Jamie Scott.
Honorary pallbearers are Josh Oliver, Drew Oliver, and T. J. Oliver.
Gwinnett
2015, Buford, Gwinnett Co., GA, Obituary
Gwinnett Daily
Post (Lawrenceville, GA) Date: September 15, 2015
Roy L. Garrett, age 66, of Buford, GA passed away on Saturday,
September 12, 2015. Roy was born August 15, 1949 in Buford, GA.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Leonard and Evelyn Bagwell
Garrett; and brother, Vann Garrett.
He is survived by his brother and sister-in-law, Eddie and Carol
Garrett, Buford, GA; nephew, Michael Garrett, Buford, GA; step sons, Robbie and Carrie Blankenship,
Buford, GA, and Dennis and Heidi Blankenship,
Buford, GA; aunt, Helen Pass Bagwell, Buford, GA; numerous cousins; two step grandchildren, Stewart Blankenship and Keiffer Blankenship;
and special friends, Ebb and Anita Scott, Buford, GA.
He was a 1967 graduate of North Gwinnett High School. He retired
from General Motors Parts Division after thirty years of service. He was an
avid motorcycle rider and was of the Baptist Faith.
Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, September 15, 2015 at
2:00 p.m. in the Chapel of Flanigan Funeral Home with Dr. Jim Ferguson
officiating. Interment will follow at Island Ford Baptist Church Cemetery,
Buford, GA.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2019, Buford, Gwinnett
Co., GA, Obituary
Gwinnett Daily Post (Lawrenceville, GA) - May 8, 2019
Mrs. Virginia Ruth Looper, age 91, of Buford passed away peacefully
in her sleep on Tuesday, May 7, 2019 at Northeast Georgia Medical Center – Braselton, [Jackson Co., GA]. She was born March 12, 1928 to the late
John & Faye Turk in Gainesville.
A retired Registered Nurse, she was a member of Chicopee Baptist
Church. She enjoyed fishing, hunting and staying at her camper in Cherokee,
North Carolina.
She Mrs. Looper was preceded in death by her first husband, Henry
Looper; second husband, I. C. Blankenship; son, Johnny Looper; daughter, Joyce
Broome; parents, John & Faye Turk; brother, J. C. Turk; and sister, Mary
Lou Turk.
Mrs. Looper is survived by her children, Jean & Howard Stephens
of Statham, Bradley & Joanne Looper of Buford and Barbara & Ray Sigmon of
Buford; daughter-in-law, JoAnne Looper of Flowery Branch; 11 grandchildren;
several great-grandchildren; siblings, Blanch Martin of Flowery Branch, Howard
Turk of Cleveland, Johnny & Annette Turk of Gainesville, Dorothy &
Bobby Wilburn of Flowery Branch and Betty Beck of Gainesville; and many nieces
& nephews.
Funeral Services will be 2:00 pm, Thursday, May 9, 2019, in the
Chapel of Memorial Park South Funeral Home with interment following at
Broadlawn Memorial Gardens. Rev. Clyde Self will officiate.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2017, Duluth, Gwinnett
Co., GA, Obituary
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, (GA) - March 18, 2017
Truman Hoyt Little, Jr., age 73 of Duluth, GA, passed away
Thursday, March 16, 2017.
Truman honorably served our country and was medically retired from
the US Navy in 1968 and was a member of the Fleet Reserve Association. He was a
member of Mt. Tabor Baptist Church for over 40+ years and was one of the
founding members of the Atlanta Computer Society.
Truman is preceded in death by his parents, Truman Hoyt Little, Sr.
and Lillian Chafin Little; brother, Jerry Eugene
Little; sisters, Linda Susan Little Blankenship and Sara Arlena Little.
He is survived by his wife of 21 years, Marti Lewis; sister, Ann
Little Williams (Phil); son, Keith Truman Little (Lorena); daughter, Lisa Marie
Little Cooper (Dwayne Griffin Cooper); step sons, Budd Widby and Jeff Widby
(Anita); step daughter, Sonya Lawless (Nathan); sister-in-law, Brenda E.
Little; brother-in-law, Bob Blankenship ; grandchild, Katherine Janine Little;
step grandchildren, Jessica Elizabeth Cooper (Eddie West), Joshua Griffin
Cooper, Tabatha Corine Cooper, Ruby Lawless and Emme Lawless; step great
grandchildren, Anna Kate West and Morgan Grace West; numerous nieces and
nephews.
Funeral service will be held at 3:00 pm on Sunday, March 19, 2017
at the Peachtree Corners Chapel of Crowell Brothers Funeral Homes &
Crematory with Rev. Phil Williams officiating Burial will take place following
the service at Peachtree Memorial Park.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2015, Grayson, Gwinnett Co., GA, Obituary
The Greeneville Sun, (TN) Date: February 19, 2015
Reva Beattie, 70,
of Grayson, Ga., formerly of Greeneville, passed away Tuesday Feb. 17, 2015, in
Snellville, Ga. She was a member of Wayside Baptist Church. Mrs. Beattie
retired from Magnavox and Comcare.
Survivors include a niece and her spouse: April and Demontay Goolsby
of Grayson; two nephews: Kendall Blankenship and wife, Pam, and Leroy Cutshaw of
Greeneville; a brother: James Blankenship and wife, Kathy, of Greeneville; a special
granddaughter: Morgan Roark; and cousins and family in Erwin.
She was preceded in death by her parents: Burnie and Chassie Blankenship;
a brother: David Blankenship; two sisters:
Betty Blankenship and Georgie Cutshaw;
and a niece: Julie Blankenship.
The funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at Jeffers
Funeral & Cremation Service, Afton Chapel with the Rev. Leonard Cutshaw
officiating. Interment will be in Graceland Memorial Gardens.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2017, Lawrenceville, Gwinnett Co., GA, Obituary
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, (GA) - March 5, 2017
George Robert (Bob) Lockwood passed away on January 22, 2017 in
Lawrenceville, GA. Bob was born on July 3, 1939 in Grafton, WV to George
Arlington Lockwood and Viva Short Lockwood (both deceased).
He was preceded in death by his sister Nancy Lockwood Schmidt
Rudolph.
He is survived by his younger brother Danny Lockwood (Joyce Davis
Lockwood) of Seneca, SC; his former wife and mother of his children Dianne
Green Lockwood of Lilburn, GA; and his three children Robert Lockwood (Kathy Nelson
Lockwood) of Sharpsburg, GA, David Lockwood (Susan Blankenship Lockwood) of Lilburn, GA, and Julie Lockwood (Tabby Fenn) of North
Brunswick, NJ. He is survived by five grandsons; Jordan Lockwood, Brennan
Lockwood, Dylan Lockwood, Henry Fenn, and Tanner Fenn. He will be missed
greatly by his long-time friend Diane Josey and her son Taylor Ford; by his
nephews and nieces; and by his many colleagues and friends.
Our Dad graduated from Norcross High School in 1958, where he was a
gifted athlete playing football, basketball and running track. His dream as a
young man was to be a pilot and enlisted in the Air Force right after high
school graduation. That plan was foiled by a persistent knee injury from
football, but he served until 1963 as a Reservist with the 354 Tactical Fighter
Wing in Myrtle Beach, SC. Our Dad was a contractor and entrepreneur for most of
his life, running a lumberyard, building houses and remodeling some grand old
homes in Atlanta.
He realized his dream to fly later in life when he learned to
hang-glide. He became a regular fixture at Lookout Mountain TN, launching
himself and his kite (the Dammit Bob) off the mountainside and riding the
thermals. He also loved traveling, taking his family snow skiing, camping and
fishing in the North Georgia mountains, participating
in ballroom dance competitions, and supporting the arts via silent auctions. He
conveyed his love of sports to all three of his children, often coaching their
teams and faithfully attending their games. His construction skills proved
pivotal in ensuring the success of his daughter's scientific research in
Everglades National Park.
Our Dad would never pass up the opportunity to attend Mardi Gras, would always choose the box seats over the outfield
bleachers at baseball games, would never eat hamburger if steak was on the
menu, and loved to tell a good raunchy joke. He died right when the money had
nearly run dry in his bank account, but left just enough to throw a party. Well
played Dad. Well played.
A public memorial will be held on Sunday April 23, 2017 at 1:00pm
to 5:00pm at Lilburn Park Pavilion, Lilburn, GA.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Susan R.
Blankenship – b.19May1966 - Lilburn, GA: https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:KBKT-D62
Relatives -
David A. Lockwood, James L. Blankenship, Jean O. Blankenship, Katherine N.
Lockwood, Larry Blankenship, Lawrence Blankenship, Robert J. Lockwood.
2017, Lawrenceville, Gwinnett Co., GA, Obituary
Published in the Florida Times-Union on Apr. 25,
2017
Peggy Louise Lyerly Lebo, 88, died at home in Lawrenceville,
Georgia after a long illness on January 31, 2017. She was born on June 16, 1928
in Richmond, Virginia to Dr. James G. Lyerly, Sr. and Emily MacIlwain Lyerly.
Peggy received her nursing degree from the Medical College of
Virginia and was the nursing supervisor of eye surgical suite at Baptist
Hospital.
Her beloved husband Scott Lebo,
predeceased her in 1969.
Peggy is survived by her sister
Ann Blankenship (Dean) of Orange
Park, Florida, and her two brothers, Dr. James G. Lyerly, Jr (Jean) of
Jacksonville, Florida and Thomas J. Lyerly (Leda) of Lawrenceville, Georgia, as
well as one niece, Fair Lyerly Vickers and 6 nephews: Hans Tanzler; James G.
Lyerly, III; John Lyerly; Bryan Lyerly; Robert Lyerly and Thom Lyerly, and 14
grand nieces and nephews.
A memorial service and celebration of life will be held at St.
Peter's Episcopal Church, 5042 Timuquana Road, Jacksonville, Florida 32210 at
11:00 A.M. on Saturday, April 29, 2017.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2017, Lilburn, Gwinnett
Co., GA, Funeral
https://www.wagesfuneralhome.com/obituaries/Mary-Blankenship-11/#!/Obituary
Mary Grace
Blankenship age 82 [December 31, 1934], of Lilburn, GA., passed away Thursday,
October 19, 2017.
She was preceded in death by her husband,
Glen
Blankenship, Sr.
She is survived by her sons, Gene Blankenship (Julie) and Glen Blankenship,
Jr.;
grandchildren, Rebekah, David and Adam.
The Funeral Service will be held at 11:00
am, on Monday, October 23, 2017, at St. John Neumann Catholic Church, Lilburn,
GA. Fr. Sonny Punnakuziyil will serve as celebrant for the service. Interment
will follow at Eternal Hills Memory Gardens, Snellville, GA. Tom M. Wages Funeral
Home, Snellville, GA.
+2019, Lilburn, Gwinnett
Co., GA, Funeral
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, (GA) - September 13, 2019
Veronica (O'Malley) Blankenship, Age 88, of Lilburn, passed away September 10, 2019.
Service will be at 3:30 pm, Sept. 14, at Honey Creek Woodlands,
Conyers, GA. Flanigan Funeral Home and Crematory, Buford, GA.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2019, Lilburn, Gwinnett
Co., GA, Obituary
https://www.flaniganfuneralhome.com/obituary.aspx?ObitID=7828
Veronica Grace O’Malley Blankenship of Lilburn, GA,
joined her God in heaven on September 10, 2019 at the age of 88. “Ronnie” was
born in New York on March 26, 1931 and was the last surviving of 8 children.
She moved to Georgia as a teenager and
met and married the love her life, Gene Bryson Blankenship, who preceded
her in death. Ronnie managed the offices of various businesses throughout her
career, proving invaluable to each. She was a member of St. Patrick Catholic
Church in Norcross and a valuable member of St. Vincent de Paul Society in the
parish. Ronnie never met a stranger, loved everyone and cared deeply and
actively for those in need. Her family and friends were very dear to her and
she was generous and open in her love for them.
She is survived by her two children;
daughter, Mary Ann Cooper (Harry) of Athens, GA and son, Michael Blaine
Blankenship (Christina Ranallo) of Roswell, GA. Four grandchildren, Patrick
Pawlowski (Katherine), Nikki Pope (David), Stephen Cooper, Eric Cooper and two
great-grand daughters, Haley Pope and Charlotte Pope, all of Athens, GA. Also by her beloved niece and housemate, Elizabeth “Liz” Rotchford,
many nephews and extended nieces and nephews and numerous loving friends.
Graveside services will be Saturday,
September 14, 2019 at 3:30 p.m. at Honey Creek Woodlands, 2625 Highway 212 SW,
Conyers, GA.
+2016, Sugar Hill, Gwinnett
Co., GA, Obituary
Gwinnett Daily Post (Lawrenceville, GA) - June 3, 2016
Bradley Wayne Price, age 41, of Sugar Hill, GA passed away on
Wednesday, June 1, 2016. He was born August 6, 1974 in Atlanta, GA.
Brad was a 1992 graduate of North Gwinnett High School in Suwanee,
GA. He was a warehouse clerk with Habasit Belting, Inc. and RWP Maintenance in
Buford, GA. He was a member of Shadowbrook Baptist Church in Suwanee, GA.
He was preceded in death by his father, Reuben W. Price;
brother-in-law, Tony Everett, grandparents,
Ruby Dean Stewart Blankenship and Albert Junior Blankenship , Sarah Grace Shelton Price and James Cabot Price.
He is survived by his mother,
Betty Jo Blankenship Price, Sugar Hill, GA; sister, Kim Price
Everett, Suwanee, GA; nephew, Nick Everett, Suwanee, GA; aunts and uncles,
Patricia and Phil Plunkett, Suwanee, GA, Barbara Williams, Chamblee, GA and
Geraldine and Bill Sosbee, Sugar Hill, GA; uncles
and aunts, Bill and Ann Blankenship , Sugar
Hill, GA, Harry and Gail
Blankenship , Buford, GA,
Douglas Price, Rutledge, GA and Gaines and Ruth Jane Price, Suwanee, GA; great aunts, Lois Blankenship Stewart, Sugar Hill, GA and Barbara Blankenship Ramey, Dawsonville, GA; and numerous cousins and
a host of friends.
A memorial service will be held on Saturday, June 4, 2016 at 2:00
p.m. in the Chapel of Flanigan Funeral Home with Rev. Rick Patchin officiating.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Habersham
+2016, Clarkesville, Habersham Co., GA, Obituary
The Northeast Georgian, (Cornelia, GA) - January 15, 2016
Funeral services for Dr. Charles Austin McGahee, 87, of
Clarkesville, were held at 2 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 14, in the chapel of
McGahee-Griffin & Stewart Funeral Home with the Rev. Austin Ivester
officiating. Burial followed in Mt. Zion Baptist Church Cemetery.
Dr. McGahee died Tuesday, Jan. 12, 2016. Born Feb. 26, 1928, in
Dunwoody, he was a son of the late Cupian Forest and Mildred Lorain Blankenship McGahee.
In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his
stepfather, Lou Henry.
Mr. McGahee served in the United States Army as a paratrooper. He
was self-employed as a chiropractor in the White County area, where he
practiced for around 30 years. He was a bee keeper and enjoyed hunting and
fishing.
Mr. McGahee is survived by his wife, Inez Moore McGahee of
Turnerville; daughters, Roxanne, June, Jane and Charlotte; three grandchildren;
and a brother, Bobby McGahee.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Hall
+2015, Flowery Branch, Hall Co., GA, Death
Mrs. Janyce A. Blankenship, age 76, of Flowery Branch passed away Sunday, July 19, 2015.
Arrangements are pending Memorial Park South Funeral Home, 4121
Falcon Parkway, Flowery Branch, GA 30542.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2015, Flowery Branch, Hall Co., GA, Obituary
http://www.memorialparkfuneralhomes.com/obituaries/page.php?id=3774
Mrs. Janyce A. Blankenship, age 76, of
Flowery Branch passed away Sunday, July 19, 2015, at Willowwood Nursing Center.
Mrs. Blankenship was born October 31, 1938 to the late Floyd and Oneda Chaney
in Sweeden, Kentucky. She was a member of Prince of Peace Catholic Church.
Memorial Mass will be 2:30 p.m.,
Thursday, July 23, 2015 at Prince of Peace Catholic Church. Father Eric Hill
will officiate. Inurnment will be 11:30 a.m., Friday, July 24, 2015 at The
Georgia National Cemetery in Canton, Georgia.
Mrs. Blankenship was preceded in death by
her husband, Charles V. Blankenship, Jr.
She is survived by her sons, Ken Blankenship of Flowery
Branch, Chuck Blankenship of Seffner, Florida, Howell Blankenship of Trinity,
Florida and Keith Blankenship of Jacksonville, Florida; 8 grandchildren; 3
great-grandchildren; brother, Luke Chaney; and sister, Joy Thompson.
Janyce was married to Charles for 55
years and as a U.S. Air Force family, served our Country in Spain and Italy for
10 years and traveled extensively. Total service to our Country was 42 years
and she was a loving wife, mother, sister and friend.
2015, Gainesville, Hall Co., GA, Obituary
Published in gainesvilletimes.com on Jan. 7,
2015
Ralph Ernest Crisler, 73, of Gainesville passed away on Tuesday,
Jan. 6, 2015, at Northeast Georgia Medical Center following an extended
illness. Mr. Crisler was born on May 16, 1941, in Maysville, Ga., to the late
Robert and Bessie Hyde Crisler.
Funeral services will be held on Thursday, Jan. 8, 2015, at 11 a.m.
in the Chapel of Memorial Park Funeral Home with interment to follow in
Memorial Park Cemetery. The Rev. Dave Channell will officiate.
He was the district manager at Western Union and was a member of
Grace Baptist Church. He served in the U.S. Army and was stationed in Korea. He
was one of the longest-surviving heart and kidney transplant patients.
He is preceded in death by his parents; stepmother, Willie Sims
Crisler, brother, Ben Crisler.
Mr. Crisler is survived by his wife of 30 years, Brenda Crisler of
Gainesville; son and daughter-in-law, Andy and Crystal Crisler of Flowery
Branch; daughter, Stephanie Turk of Oakwood; stepson and fiancé, Scott Irvin and
Ester Rivera of Demorest; stepdaughter and husband, Stacie and Brandon Pierce
of Gainesville; sister, Jeanette Roshau of Ellijay; sister and brother-in-law,
Joann and Frank Greenway of Flowery Branch; sister-in-law, Rancine Crisler of
Brandon, Fla.; granddaughters, Sydney and Caroline Turk of Oakwood; grandson, Gabriel Blankenship of Oakwood; and numerous nieces and
nephews.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Haralson
+2015, Buchanan, Haralson Co., GA, Funeral
Randy Kenneth Blankenship, Jr. a resident of Buchanan, Georgia, was born on September 8, 1971
and passed away on Monday, December 14, 2015.
Memorial services will be conducted Thursday December 17 2015 at
2:00 P.M. from Hutcheson’s Memorial Chapel
with Rev. Sanford Tapley officiating.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2015, Buchanan, Haralson Co., GA, Obituary
http://www.hutchesonsmemorialchapel.com/obits/obituary.php?id=582829
Mr. Randy Kenneth Blankenship, Jr., age 44, of
Buchanan passed away Monday, December 14, 2015.
Mr. Blankenship was born in Rome, Georgia on September 18, 1971. He was the son of the late Randy Kenneth Blankenship, Sr. and the late
Margaret Faye Shelton Pitts.
Survivors include two sons and
daughters-in-law, Dustin and Becky Blankenship and Ryan and Brittany Blankenship both of
Tallapoosa; three brothers and one sister-in-law, Van and Tina
Blankenship and Russell Pitts both of Bremen and Jonathan Blankenship of Rockmart; step-mother,
Jan
Blankenship of Rockmart; step-father, Robert Pitts of Bremen; three grandchildren,
Ryan
Blankenship, Jr., Bryant Blankenship and Brailye Blankenship; and a number
other relatives.
Memorial services will be conducted
Thursday, December 17, 2015 at 2:00 P.M. from Hutcheson’s Memorial Chapel.
Harris
+2015, Pine Mountain, Harris Co., GA, Obituary
www.meaningfulfunerals.net/home/index.cfm?action=public:obituaries.view&o_id=3353567&fh_id=12321
Sala Faye Whittington, 71 of Pine Mountain, GA died Friday, October 16, 2015 at her
home. Mrs. Whittington was born November 30, 1943 in Isaban, West Virginia the
daughter of the late Charles and Beulah Emmajane Shurbey Blankenship.
Graveside services for Mrs. Whittington will be held 11:00 AM
Monday, October 18, 2015 at Roosevelt Memorial Cemetery in Pine Mountain
Valley, GA.
She was a waitress with Eddie May’s Restaurant in Pine Mountain.
She loved serving her customers and fishing. Mrs. Whittington was the widow of
Hobert Whittington, Sr.
She is survived by her son Hobert “JR” Whittington and his wife of
Valley, AL ; daughter Cissy Bowen and her husband of Pine Mountain; brother: Jimmy Blankenship of Manchester, GA; grandchildren: Randy Bowen, Nicki Bowen, Steven
Whittington, Stacy Whittington and Shane Whittington; great-grandchild: Jaxon
Whittington; a very dear friend, Mr. Ed and many friends at Eddie May's.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2019, Shiloh, Harris
Co., GA, Obituary
Wanda Sue Blankenship, 70 of Shiloh, GA passed away Friday, June 14, 2019 at St. Francis
Hospital, Columbus, [Muscogee
Co.,] GA. She was born
November 25, 1948 in Browning Fork, West Virginia the daughter of Lewis and
Juanita Elkins Hatfield.
Mrs. Blankenship worked for over 20 years as an aid worker for the
mental illness patients with Trinity Services. She was a member of the West
Main Church of Christ 1001 West Main Street Manchester, Georgia. She loved
taken care of people especially her family She loved
to keep things clean and cooked wonderful meals for her family.
She was preceded in death by her parents.
She is survived by her husband
James Blankenship of Shiloh; her children James
Blankenship, Jr. and his wife
Wanda of Lawrenceville, Georgia, Charles Lewis Blankenship of Shiloh and Emma R.
Strickland and her husband Andrew of Shiloh, grandchildren Alex, Josh, James, III and Heather, Chris,
Ashley and Travis Lake and Susan and Scott McPherson, Sr.; great-grandchildren
Scott, Jr. and Hunter, Bryson; sisters Christine McCoy of Pineville, West
Virginia, Alice Morley and Lorraine Lambert both of Hampden, West Virginia;
brothers Charles Hatfield of Crown Point, Indiana, Danny Hatfield of Gilbert West Virginia, Faron Hatfield of
Hampden West Virginia and Johnny Hatfield of Baisden, West Virginia; special
friends Art and June Cline of Stuart, Virginia along with many nieces and
nephews and other extended family and friends.
Funeral services will be held 11:00 am, Tuesday, June 18, 2019, at
the Chapel of Cox Funeral Home, with Minister Jim Sandusky officiating. Cox
Funeral Home 93 Prather Barnes Road Manchester, GA.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
James J.
Blankenship – b.25May1945 – Shiloh, GA:
https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:K1NZ-TZY
Relatives -
Charles L. Blankenship, Roberta Blankenship, Wanda M. Blankenship.
Hart
+2019, Hartwell, Hart
Co., GA, Obituary
https://www.stricklandfh.com/obituaries/Vernon-Berryman/#!/Obituary
Vernon Nathaniel Berryman, 97, of Vickery Street Extension,
Hartwell, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, Sept. 11, 2019, at his home.
Born on May 26, 1922, in Comer, GA, he was the son of the late Jasper and
Aulena Moon Berryman.
Mr. Berryman was a 1941 graduate of Comer High School. He was a
veteran, having served in the U.S. Army Air Corp 1942-43. In 1952 he graduated
from the University of Georgia with a degree in accounting and received the
honor of being named to the Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi. He is well
remembered in the community for his 28 year career at Hartwell Manufacturing
Company and Hartwell Garment Company, serving as Vice President and
Controller/CEO respectively. He was the recipient of 2005 Hartwell Rotary
Four-Way Test Award and the 2010 Colbert WWII Veteran Award. Mr. Berryman loved
serving the Lord. As a member of Colbert Baptist Church, he served as a deacon
and treasurer. After moving to Hartwell, he was a very devoted member of First
Baptist Church of Hartwell where he was an active member of the Doc Adams
Sunday School Class and served as a former deacon and on several committees. In
earlier years he took a special active interest in the young people in his life
and is remembered for his filming of various events such as RA basketball
games, lake activities and family reunions and weddings with one of the first
video cameras. He and Nellie Ruth graciously hosted many family and community
gatherings at their lakeside home.
Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by his loving wife of
69 years, Nellie Ruth Eberhart Berryman. He was the last surviving member of
his immediate family as he was preceded in death by five brothers: J. J., W.
T., Clyde, Ansley, Winston and Joe Mac; and a sister, Wylene
Blankenship.
Surviving Mr. Berryman are sisters-in-law, Mary Berryman and Jenny
Berryman, both of Marietta, and Jeanette Berryman of Comer, and a loving
extended family of nieces and nephews.
A celebration of Mr. Berryman's life was held at 1 pm, Saturday,
Sept. 14, 2019, at the First Baptist Church of Hartwell with the Rev. Mac
McCurry and Rev. Carter Tucker officiating. Burial was in the Nancy Hart
Memorial Park, 1171 Royston Highway, Hartwell. Strickland Funeral Home of Hartwell.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2018, Royston, Hart Co., GA, Obituary
LaGrange Daily News (GA) - October 29, 2018
Mrs. Bonnie Kay McClung Briscoe, 63, of Royston, Georgia, passed
away on Friday, Oct. 26, 2018, at the St. Mary's Sacred Heart Hospital in Lavonia, [Franklin Co.,] Georgia. She was born in LaGrange,
Georgia, on Feb. 20, 1955, daughter of the late Archie McClung and the late Margaret
Louise Wade McClung.
Mrs. Briscoe was a housekeeper having worked for Emmanuel College
for 20 years and was a member of the New Hope Baptist Church in Royston,
Georgia.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her
husband, Melvin Fletcher Briscoe; brothers, Louie McClung and Joe McClung; and sisters, Ruth Freeman and Carol Blankenship.
Survivors include her daughter and son-in-law, Kandy and Jerald
Bradshaw of LaGrange, Georgia; step-son and daughter-in-law, Kelvin and Kim
Briscoe of Canton, Georgia; special friend, Robert McCollum of Royston,
Georgia; sisters, Shelby McClung and Patricia Storey of LaGrange, Georgia; three
grandchildren and three great grandchildren
A graveside service for Mrs. Briscoe was held in the Rose Hill
Cemetery at noon on Monday, Oct. 29, 2018, with the Rev. Johnny Stowe
officiating.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Henry
2015, Hampton, Henry
Co., GA, Obituary
Henry Daily Herald (McDonough, GA) Date: June 13, 2015
Sharan Lynn Blankenship, 63, of Hampton passed away June 8, 2015.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Fred and Betty Jenkins.
She is survived by her husband,
Danny Blankenship; her daughters,
Penelope Blankenship of Hampton, April Cash
of Locust Grove, Tracey
Blankenship of Hampton, and Kayla and Thomas Howell of Ft. Drum, NY; four grandchildren; and her
brothers, Mike and Pat Jenkins and Fred Jenkins, both of Brooks.
The funeral service will be at 1:00 PM on Thursday, June 11, 2015
at Mowell Funeral Home, Fayetteville Chapel, with Dr. J. W. Wallis officiating.
Interment will immediately follow the service at Brooks Cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Danny Blankenship – b.1954 – Hampton, GA: https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QJT4-YWH7
Relatives: April
Michelle Cash, Calvin D. Blankenship, J. D. Blankenship, Jeanette D.
Blankenship, Larry C. Blankenship, Sharon L. Blankenship.
+2015, Locust Grove, Henry Co., GA, Obituary
Mr. Henry Russell Joseph Brooks Sr., age 83 [1932], of Locust Grove, GA passed away November
25, 2015. Mr. Brooks was born in Henry County the son of the late Mattie Blankenship Brooks and Henry Grady Brooks.
He was also preceded in death by a brother, Bill Turner and a
sister, Frances Upchurch.
Mr. Brooks enjoyed spending time with family and friends,
preaching, visiting, wood working, and fishing. Mr. Brooks loved his Lord and
Savior and served as a minister for 40 plus years, and 30 of those years were
at East Juliette Baptist Church in Juliette, GA. He was known as Preacher
Brooks. He was a member of County Line Baptist Church and had served in the
past with the Honorary Sheriff staff.
Survivors are his loving wife, Dorothy Kuhn Brooks of Locust Grove;
children, Belinda Young (Robert) of Jenkinsburg, Donna Welch of Jackson, Debbie
Youngberg (Edward) of Jenkinsburg, and Rusty Brooks (Jeanean) of Milner; 15
grandchildren, 17 great grandchildren, nieces, nephews and cousins.
Funeral service will be on Sunday, November 29, 2015 – 2:00 PM at
Philippi Baptist Church with Rev. Joey Seabolt and Rev Mike Thomas officiating.
Interment will follow at Bethany Baptist Church Cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2015, McDonough, Henry Co., GA, Obituary
Henry Daily Herald (McDonough, GA) Date: April 25, 2015
Anna Jean (Blankenship) Diamond age 82 of McDonough Ga, passed away on
April 24, 2015. Born April 18, 1933 in Gilbert Creek, WV, to
the late David & Tennessee
Blankenship.
She was predeceased by her husband (Harvey), of almost 50 years and
daughters Terrie and Lisa. In addition 5 brothers and one
sister.
She is survied by three daughters Glenna of Newnan, Ga., Sheila of
Columbus, Ohio and Debbie of McDonough, Ga. Also 13
grandchildren, 24 and 1 half great grandchildren, 1 great great granddaughter
and 1 brother Dennis Carrolll of Ohio.
Funeral services will be held on Monday April 27, 2015 at 12 noon
in the Fairview Chapel of Horis A. Ward. Interment in the
Fairview Memorial Gardens.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2016, McDonough, Henry
Co., GA, Obituary
Jean Milam Laney, age 88 [1928] of McDonough passed away Saturday,
October 22, 2016. She
was born in Birmingham, Alabama to the late Walter Clyde and Ella Blankenship Milam.
Mrs. Laney was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great
grandmother and friend to many. She was a member of McDonough Presbyterian
Church.
Mrs. Laney was preceded in death by her husband, William Laney.
Mrs. Laney is survived by her son, Brett Milam Laney of Satsuma,
FL; granddaughters, Amanda Laney (Jason) Murphy of Burlington, KY, Amelia Blair
Laney of McDonough, GA and Melissa Claire Laney of Atlanta, GA; 8 great
grandchildren.
A private graveside service will be held at Oak Ridge Community
Cemetery in Pell City, AL.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2017, McDonough, Henry Co., GA, Obituary
Brooks Blankenship,
age 80, of McDonough, passed away on Saturday, November 25, 2017. He was born September 26, 1937, in
Stockbridge, Georgia to the late William Arthur and Dolie Blankenship.
Mr. Blankenship was a member of Cruselle Freeman Church of the Deaf
and an avid Georgia Tech fan.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Betty
Phillips.
Brooks is survived by his spouse,
Patricia Blankenship; children,
Amy (Scott) Barnett of McDonough, GA, Sylvia (David) Bedgood of Oxford, GA; grandchildren, Kayla (Drew)
Patterson of Jackson, GA, Jordan Barnett of McDonough, GA, Lylah Barnett of
McDonough, GA, Tiffany (Anthony) Tullis of Locust Grove, GA;
great-grandchildren, Jett Patterson, Averlee Patterson, Isabella Tullis and
Emma Tullis; brothers, Gene (Barbara Jo) Blankenship of
Conyers, GA and Russell (Patsy)
Blankenship of Jackson, GA;
Sophie, his four-legged friend; and many nieces, nephews and friends.
Funeral Services will be held at 2:00 PM on Tuesday, November 28,
2017 at Cannon Cleveland Funeral Directors with Reverend Frank Osborne and
Reverend Carter Bearden officiating. Interment will follow at Bethany Baptist
Church Cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2016, Stockbridge, Henry Co., GA, Obituary
Jimmy R. Harrelson, age 65 of Stockbridge died Friday September 2,
2016, He was born in Hazlehurst, Georgia to the late Marshall Owen Harrelson
and Willie Ineta Johnson.
He is preceded in death by five siblings.
Jimmy is survived by his wife, Brenda Cleo Harrelson; daughters,
Patricia (Patrick) O'Toole, of Virginia Beach, VA, and Amy Harrelson, of Forest
Park, GA; grandchildren, Michelle
Conner, Codey Blankenship, Mackenzie O'Toole, Kayti Gamer, Kyle
O'Toole, Ryan O'Toole, Caden Taylor, Breanna Bloodworth; great-granddaughters,
Abigail Conner, Olivia Gamer, Adelaide Gamer, and Kennedy O’Toole; sister,
Betty (Jim) Wells, of Monticello, GA; plus may nieces, nephews, loved ones, and
friends.
Funeral Services will be held at 2:00pm on Sunday, September 4,
2016 at Cannon Cleveland Funeral Directors with Chaplain Don Daly officiating.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2017, Stockbridge, Henry Co., GA, Funeral
The Griffin Daily News, (GA) - February 9, 2017
Mr. David Lee Blankenship Sr., 70 [1947], of Stockbridge, died on Tuesday, Feb. 7,
2017, at Emory Midtown Hospital, [Atlanta, Fulton Co., GA].
Funeral services will be held at noon Saturday, Feb. 11, 2017, in
the chapel of Heritage Funeral Home. Heritage Funeral Home, 1512 Williamson
Road, Griffin, is in charge of arrangements.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2017, Stockbridge, Henry Co., GA, Obituary
http://www.heritagefhgriffin.com/book-of-memories/2840645/Blankenship-David/obituary.php
Mr. David Lee Blankenship, Sr. July 12,
1945 – February 7, 2017
Mr. Blankenship, Sr., age 71, of
Stockbridge, GA passed away on Tuesday, February 7, 2017 at Emory Midtown
Hospital. Mr. Blankenship was born on July 12, 1945 to the late William Marvin
Blankenship and the late Emma Nellie Blankenship.
He was preceded in death by his first wife,
Emma
Lou Blankenship.
Survivors include his wife, Debra Blankenship; sons, David Blankenship,
Jr.
and Ronny
Blankenship; grandchildren, Jessica McLeod, Heather Bailey, Lauren Bailey and Haley Blankenship; and great-grandchild,
Emorie
Blankenship.
Funeral services will be held on
Saturday, February 11, 2017 at 12 pm in the chapel of Heritage Funeral Home.
Interment will follow in Fairview Memorial Gardens.
+2017, Stockbridge, Henry Co., GA, Obituary
http://www.henryherald.com/obituaries/ruby-burton/article_7414ecee-f532-5f7a-b3ff-0331d30785bb.html
Ruby Pauline Blankenship Carter Burton went to be with Jesus, June17, 2017, at age 90. Pauline was
born to the late Joseph
Blankenship and Viola Moss Blankenship.
Her devotion to her family, and her strong belief in God, gave her
peace.
Pauline is preceded in death by husbands James W. Carter and James
Verner Burton, daughter Evelyn Marie Carter and grandson James Raymond Carter.
Pauline is also preceded in death by her siblings,
Marvin Blankenship, J. R. Blankenship, LeHugh Blankenship,
Francis Garrard, Lily
Johnson, Buren Blankenship and Calvin Blankenship.
Pauline is survived by her son Jerry Carter and his wife Agnes;
Jerry and Agnes's son Justin Carter, Justin's wife Courtney and their children
Chloe and Jude Carter. Pauline is also survived by her daughter, Janet Carter
Agnew and her husband Wes Agnew; Janet and Wes's son, James Agnew, James's wife
Haley their son Logan Agnew; Janet and Wes's son Carter Agnew and Janet and
Wes's daughter Lacey Agnew. Pauline is also survived by many nieces and nephews
and grand nieces and nephews.
There will be a graveside service on June 24th at 10am at Fairview
Memorial Gardens, 124 Fairview Road, Stockbridge, Georgia 30281.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Houston
+2018, Bonaire, Houston
Co., GA, Obituary
The Macon Telegraph, (GA) - October 7, 2018
Margaret B. Stuck
July 28, 1932 - October 5, 2018, Bonaire, GA.
On the evening of Friday, October 5, 2018, Margaret B. Stuck went
to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. She was 86 years old. Margaret was
born on July 28, 1932 in Dodge County, Georgia to the late Carlston and Lessie
Parkerson Blankenship.
She was a career stay at home mother and wife as her children grew.
Margaret served as the secretary at Bonaire Elementary School while her
children attended there and enjoyed teaching Ceramics for the City of Warner
Robins. Margaret loved painting flowers and garden scenery and enjoyed being a
member of the Warner Robins Art Association for 25 years. She also loved
gardening in her free time. Second Baptist was her church home for over 60
years.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her grandson,
Scott Allen Salter; her brother, Dan Blankenship; her sister-in-law,
Margaret Blankenship; her sister,
Jerri Craddock; and her brother-in-law, Jay
Craddock.
Margaret's memory will forever be treasured by her loving husband
of 66 years, Thomas E. Stuck of Bonaire; children, Connie Salter (Gil) of
Cartersville and Thomas E. Stuck, Jr. (Pam) of Memphis, Tennessee;
grandchildren, Joy Elizabeth Salter of Cartersville and John Michael Salter of
Dallas, Georgia; brother, Charles Blankenship (Kathy) of Long Prairie, Missouri.
A funeral service will be Tuesday, October 9, 2018, at 4:00 p.m. in
the chapel of McCullough Funeral Home with Dr. Paul Cowles officiating. After
the service, Margaret will be laid to rest in Magnolia Park Mausoleum.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2018, Perry, Houston
Co., GA, Death
Published in The Telegraph on Aug. 20, 2018
Maxwell L. Blankenship, 96, Perry, GA. Died Saturday, August 18, 2018
Stokes-Southerland Funeral Home.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2018, Perry, Houston
Co., GA, Obituary
http://www.stokes-southerland.com/obituary.php
Mr. Maxwell Lumas “Max” Blankenship, age 96, of
Perry, GA, died on Saturday, August 18, 2018 at Summerhill Senior Living in
Perry. Max was born on April 7, 1922 to the late Hartley and Amanda Smith Blankenship in Dodge County.
Raised during the Great Depression, he
and his family moved quite frequently and endured many hardships. Max still
considered his childhood as happy and carefree. As a squad leader, he served in
the U.S. Army during WWII and marched across Europe during the liberation of
France and Germany. In 1951 Max joined the civil service team at Robins AFB
where he specialized in sheet metal repair. He retired from the base in 1986
and worked for Zantop airlines for ten more years before retiring at the age of
74. A charter member of Evergreen Baptist Church in Warner Robins, he served as
a deacon for many years.
Though he never developed Alzheimer’s,
Max stood by his beloved Mae and supported her during her illness. He was a
marvelous caregiver.
He was preceded in death by 4 Siblings,
Jewel Jones Harrell, Preston
Blankenship, Oris Blankenship, and Ralph Blankenship.
He is survived by his wife of 65
years – Mae Powell Blankenship of Perry; 2 Sons – Mickey Blankenship (Debra) of
Lizella and Mark Blankenship of Perry; Several Nieces and Nephews.
Graveside services will be held at
11:00AM Tuesday, August 21, at Orphans Cemetery, with Mr. Mickey Blankenship and Mr. George
West officiating.
+2015, Warner Robins, Houston Co., GA, Obituary
Published in The Telegraph on Apr. 23, 2015
Barbara Jean Blankenship Goff Hoke - April 20, 1945 - April 21, 2015
Barbara J. Hoke, 70, passed away on Tuesday, April 21, 2015 after a
courageous battle with brain cancer. Barbara was born on April 20, 1945 in
Pikeville, Kentucky and was of the Baptist faith.
She graduated from Johns Creek High School in Johns Creek, Kentucky
and was a supervisor at Jeff Carter Cleaners in Warner Robins for many years.
In most recent years, Barbara enjoyed being a loving wife, mother, friend, and
doting grandmother. She enjoyed quilting, traveling, and researching her
family's history. Barbara dedicated a year and a half to creating the
Blankenship family tree consisting of 54 pages.
Her parents, Condor and Sarah
Blankenship; brothers, John, Henry and Russell Blankenship;
and sisters, Julie Maynard and Ethyl
Blankenship, preceded her in death.
Her memory will forever be treasured by her devoted husband of 26
years, Ronald J. Hoke of Warner Robins, Georgia; daughter, Katrina Goff Nelson
(Arch) of Alpharetta, Georgia; son, Kerby Alan Goff of Warner Robins, Georgia;
stepson, David B. Hoke (Joanne and family) of Spokane, Washington; five
grandchildren, Blake Goff, Garrett Goff, Parker Nelson, Merrill Nelson and
Breona Goff; and many nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, April 25,
2015 in the chapel of McCullough Funeral Home with interment following in
Parkway Memorial Gardens.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2017, Warner Robins, Houston Co., GA, Obituary
The Macon Telegraph, (GA) - November 20, 2017
Ronnie Lee Smith, 72, of Warner Robins, GA passed away on the
morning of Saturday, November 18, 2017. Ronnie was born on June 24, 1945 in
Eastman, Georgia to the late Lee and Hazel Daniels Smith.
A proud United States Air Force Veteran, he was a successful
insurance agent for Liberty National Life Insurance Company for 30 years.
Ronnie also worked for the Houston County Board of Education as a bus driver
for the past 10 years. He was an avid outdoorsman who loved fishing and
spending time with his family.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his
brothers, Donnie and Gary Smith.
Ronnie's memory will forever be treasured by his loving wife of 39
years, Barbara Smith; daughter, Angela Evans (Doug); sons, Brian Smith (Amy)
and Brandon Smith (Tiffany); grandchildren, Irelynd and Erikson Evans, and
Audrey, Joshua, Elizabeth, Justin and Isabella Smith; sisters, Betty Ann Fountain (Stewart), Kathy Bonham, Paulette Blankenship (David) and Shelia
Hughey; aunt, Nita Hall; and beloved dog, "Lucy."
A funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, November
22, 2017 in the chapel of McCullough Funeral Home with Pastor Daron Gray
officiating. Afterwards, Ronnie will be laid to rest in Magnolia Park Cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2018, Warner Robins, Houston Co., GA, Obituary
The Macon Telegraph, (GA) - May 8, 2018
MSgt. Kennard "Ken" Apaka Sr., USAF (Ret.) March 13, 1938
- May 6, 2018 Warner Robins, GA.
On the morning of Sunday, May 6, 2018, Ken Apaka, 80, passed away
at the Houston Medical Center. Ken was born on March 13, 1938 in Honolulu,
Hawaii to the late William Sr. and Emmeline Kaina Apaka.
A proud Vietnam Veteran, he served over 20 years in the United
States Air Force before retiring with the rank of Master Sergeant. Later, Ken
joined the Warner Robins Police Department where he served our community as a
police officer until his retirement. Following his retirement, he was very
active with the Houston County Sheriff's Office Reserve Unit where he served as
a Deputy Sheriff.
Ken had a zest for life and always found pleasure in making other
people laugh. He enjoyed dancing, going to the movies, was an avid fan of the
Warner Robins High School Demons; however, his greatest joy came from time
spent fellowshipping with his family and friends Ken was a fantastic grill
master and loved "cranking up the grill" and cooking for his family
and friends. He was a faithful member of Christ United Methodist Church, the Warner
Robins Civitan Club, the Hospital Auxillary, and a founding member and
Patriarch of the GA Waiian O'hana. Ken was a Master Mason of Tyrian Lodge 111,
also a Scottish Rite Mason, member of the Al Sihah Shrine and the Houston
County Shrine Club.
His siblings, Beverly Apaka Thompson and Emmalani Cook, preceded
him in death.
His memory will forever be treasured by his wife, Glenda Stone
Apaka of Warner Robins; children, Jackie Apaka Cole (David) of Perry, Kennard
"Kenny" Apaka (Robin) of Leesburg; grandchildren, Joshua Cole (Sarah)
, Jessica Cole Merrell (Mathew), Brittany Carroll (David), Kelsey Hammock, Adam
Miller, Kennard K. "Trey" Apaka III (Cally); great grandchildren, Karsyn Estes, Cohen Blankenship , Aleia Apaka, Judah Hammock, Charlotte Cole, and siblings, Gilmer
Apaka and William Apaka Jr. (Tsu).
A funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, May 10,
2018 Christ United Methodist Church. Following the service, Ken will be laid to
rest in Magnolia Park Cemetery with full military and masonic honors.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Jackson
+2015, Commerce, Jackson
Co., GA, Obituary
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, (GA) Date: March 7, 2015
Evans Funeral Home announces the death of Mrs. Eleanor Ruth Howard Blankenship, age 83 [1932], of Commerce, who passed away on Friday,
March 6, 2015. Mrs. Blankenship was born in Ficklin, Georgia, the daughter of
the late Guy W. Howard and the late Dolly Tanner Howard.
Mrs. Blankenship was a member of the Dry Pond United Methodist
Church, and was a member of the Jolly Agers. Mrs. Blankenship was a Homemaker,
but in her spare time enjoyed being a Seamstress and a Cake Decorator.
In addition to her parents, Mrs. Blankenship was preceded in death
by her brother, Carlos Howard.
Survivors include her husband
of 63 years, Mack Blankenship of Commerce; daughters and son in laws, Diane and Robert
Bonasso of Carolina, West Virginia, Judy and Andrew
Brislin of Bishop, Peggy Spangler of Lawrenceville, Sarah and Charlton Trippe of Commerce; brother, Wilburn Howard of
Tucker; 11 Grandchildren and 5 Great-grandchildren also survive.
The Funeral Service will be held on Sunday, March 8, 2015 at 3:00pm
in the Dry Pond United Methodist Church with Rev. Craig Murray officiating. The
body will lie in state in the Church on Sunday, from 2:30pm - 3:00pm, prior to
the service. The burial will follow on Monday, March 9, 2015 at 11:00am in the
Washington Cemetery in Washington, Georgia.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Mack E. Blankenship – b.11Apr1930 -
Commerce, GA; https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QJ8W-33R6
Relatives: Ele Blankenship, Eleanor H.
Blankenship.
+2019, Commerce, Jackson
Co., GA, Obituary
http://www.tributes.com/obituary/show/Mack-Blankenship-107904398
Mr. Mack Ellis Blankenship of Commerce,
Georgia, passed away on Sunday, December 15, 2019. He was born in Deverux,
Georgia, a son of the late Henry Claude and Lucille Osborne Blankenship
Mr. Blankenship was a Veteran of the US
Navy, a member of the National Guard, Woodmen of the World and the Dry Pond
United Methodist Church.
Funeral services will be held 10:30 am,
Friday, December 20, 2019, from the Dry Pond UMC with Reverend Grant Bright
officiating with burial to follow in the Resthaven Cemetery in Washington,
Georgia. Evans Funeral Home, Inc., 1350 Winder Highway,
Jefferson, Georgia.
+2019, Commerce, Jackson
Co., GA, Obituary
https://www.evansfuneralhomeinc.com/notices/MrMack-Blankenship
Mr. Mack Ellis Blankenship, age 89 of
Commerce, Georgia who entered into rest Sunday, December 15, 2019. Mr. Blankenship was born in Deverux, Georgia,
a son of the late Henry Claude and Lucille Osborne Blankenship.
He was a Veteran of the US Navy, a member
of the National Guard, Woodmen of the World and the Dry Pond United Methodist
Church. Mr. Blankenship enjoyed camping
and traveling with his late wife of sixty-four years, Eleanor Howard
Blankenship. Mr. Blankenship was a retired
Mechanic with Lockheed Martin and Kraft Foods and enjoyed flying, having built
his own aircraft, a RV4.
In addition to his late wife and his
parents, Mr. Blankenship is preceded by three brothers, Henry Claude, John, and Charles
Blankenship.
Survivors include four daughters, Diane Bonasso (Bob) of
Carolina, West Virginia, Judy Brislin (Andrew) of Bishop, Peggy Spangler of
Bogart, Sarah Trippe (Charlton) of Commerce. Sister,
Henrietta Lunsford of St.
James, Florida, brother, George Blankenship of Sharpesburg, sisters,
Brenda Wood of Mobile, Alabama and brother in law, Wilburn Howard of
Tucker. Eleven grandchildren, eighteen
great grandchildren and one great-great grandchild also survive.
Funeral services will be held 10:30 am,
Friday, December 20, 2019, from the Dry
Pond UMC with Reverend Grant Bright officiating with burial to follow in the
Resthaven Cemetery in Washington, Georgia.
Grandsons will be honored as pallbearers.
+2015, Jefferson, Jackson Co., GA, Obituary
Published in Athens Banner-Herald on Sept.
15, 2015
Janice Thurmond, [8/12/1937 - 9/14/2015] age 78, died Monday
September 14, 2015. A native of Walton, Co. Mrs. Thurmond was the daughter of
the late James Grady Brown and Vera
Blankenship Perkins.
Mrs. Thurmond was preceded in death by her husband James Master
Thurmond and was retired from Lanier Park Hospital.
Survivors include her children; James Brent (Cyndi Lou) Canup of
Athens, Ga. and Patricia Anne Canup of Jefferson, Ga; grandchildren; Nichol
Martin, Naomi Chastain, Whitney Canup, Alanna Canup, Joshua Canup, Elijah
Canup, Ian Deck, and Madison Deck; great grandchildren; Vada Watkins, Sabrina
Martin, Brayden Watkins, Ian Bathhurst, and Frankie Canup.
Funeral services will be held Thursday September 17, 2015 at 2:00pm
at Smith Memory Chapel. Rev. Roger Hardy and Rev. Jeff Williams will officiate.
Burial will be at West Lawn Cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Janice B. Thurmond –b.12Aug1937 -
Jefferson, GA: https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:KPJK-7SN
Relatives – J. B. Thurman, James Edward
Watson, James Canup, James Thurman, James Thurmondsr, Janice B. Thurman.
2016, Jefferson, Jackson
Co., GA, Obituary
Gwinnett Daily Post
(Lawrenceville, GA) - April 17, 2016
Mrs. Mary
Virginia "Ginny" Blankenship Smitherman, passed away.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2016, Jefferson, Jackson
Co., GA, Obituary
Published in Athens Banner-Herald on Apr. 16, 2016
Mrs. Mary Virginia Smitherman, February 21, 1959 - April 2016, Jefferson, Georgia was born on
February 21, 1959.
She graduated from Carson Newman College Jefferson City Tennessee
with a BS in Medical Technology. She was married to Tom.
A celebration of life service will be held Thursday April 21 2016
at 2:00 P.M. at the Free Chapel Campus 855 Northbrook Parkway Suwanee Georgia
30024.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Jones
2019, Jones Co., GA, Obituary
The Macon Telegraph, (GA) - March 24, 2019
Joel Lee Hodges, 28, of Griswoldville Road, Jones County, Georgia,
died Friday, March 22, 2019, in Cordele,
[Crisp Co.,]
GA. He was born May 23, 1990, in Macon and had lived his entire life in Jones
County.
Joel honorably served his country with the United States Army and
worked as a loader operator/plant maintenance technician for The Scruggs
Company in Cordele. He was an avid outdoorsman who loved to hunt and fish.
Joel was preceded in death by grandparents: Harold Hodges, Fred and
Catherine Shelton and Bob McMillan.
Joel is survived by his parents: Lee and Freda Hodges; brothers:
Jordan Hodges and Cody Hodges; grandparents: Juanita McMillan and Theresa
Hodges; aunts and uncles: Teresa and
Tommy VanHorne, Glenda and Tommy
Blankenship, Rose and Ray
Bonner and Rollan and Cindy Pruiett and his significant other: Amber Courson
and her daughter: Jasmine.
Funeral services will be 3:00 pm, Sunday, March 24, 2019, at Gray
Memorial Chapel in Gray, with Mr. Brad Fowler officiating. Interment will be at
Stripling-Henderson Cemetery in Jones County.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2015, Gray, Jones
Co., GA, Obituary
Published in Panama City News Herald on Dec.
13, 2015
Donna Jo (Ray) Martin (62) passed away Dec. 2 2015 at home in Gray,
GA. Donna had been ill for approx. 3 years.
She is survived by her husband, John Martin; father, Louis W. Ray;
brother, Michael Ray; sister-in-law, Cindy Ray; nieces, Stacey
Blankenship, Kelli Davis,
nephew, Joshua Ray.
Donna was a retired School teacher.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Lamar
+2016, Barnesville, Lamar Co., GA, Obituary
Mr. Rickey D. Dingler, age 66, of Barnesville, passed away
Wednesday, April 20, 2016, at the Carl Vinson VA Medical Center in Dublin, [Laurens Co., GA]. Mr. Dingler was born November 15, 1949,
son of the late Evelene
Blankenship Dingler.
He was a member of Robinson Chapel Baptist Church. Mr. Dingler
served in Vietnam with the U.S. Army Combat Engineers. He loved his family and
spending time with his grandchildren.
Survivors include his daughter and son-in-law, Alisha and Michael
Hamilton of Barnesville; sons and daughter-in-law, Justin Dingler of
Barnesville, and Austin and Shannon Dingler of Butler; 10 grandchildren, and
two great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
Graveside services will be held at 2:00 Saturday in Greenwood
Cemetery with Rev. Robert Wilder officiating.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2018, Milner, Lamar
Co., GA, Funeral
http://www.tributes.com/obituary/show/Gene-Blankenship-106046775
Gene Blankenship,
September 1, 1943 - April 25, 2018, Milner, Georgia
He was a veteran of the United States Army, serving as an Army
Ranger in Korea.
A memorial service will follow at 2pm, in the chapel of
Moody-Daniel Funeral Home.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2018, Milner, Lamar
Co., GA, Obituary
http://www.moodyfuneralhome.com/obituary/gene-blankenship
Gene Blankenship, September 01,
1943 - April 25, 2018
Mr. Harry Eugene Blankenship, age 74, of
Milner, passed away April 25, 2018. He
was born in Barnesville, GA, the son of the late Harry Blankenship and Ruby Whiddon
Blankenship.
Gene was a veteran of the United States
Army, serving as an Army Ranger in Korea. He worked in the field of
telecommunications for many years, traveling all over the country. He loved motorcycles and fishing.
In addition to his parents, he was
preceded in death by his brother, Bruce Allen Blankenship.
He is survived by his former wife: Joyce
Simpkins of Milner; son and daughter-in-law: Michael and Gunda Blankenship Barnesville; daughter
and son-in-law: Lisa and David Turner of Milner; grandchildren: Willow
Blankenship-Squires, Casey Warren, Scott and Kelly Turner, and Megan Turner; great-grandson:
Ethan Turner; sister: Wanda McCarl and special brother-in-law: Mac
McCarl of Rogersville, TN; sister-in-law: Jo Anne Blankenship of Wichita, KS;
uncle: E. J. Keistler of Newport, TN; several nieces, nephews and cousins.
A memorial service will be Saturday,
April 28, at 2 p.m., in the chapel of Moody-Daniel Funeral Home.
+2018, Milner, Lamar
Co., GA, Obituary
The Newport Plain Talk, (TN) - April 27, 2018
Mr. Harry Eugene
'Gene' Blankenship, age 74, of
Milner, Georgia, passed away April 25, 2018. He was born in Barnesville, GA, a
son of the late Harry
Blankenship and Ruby Whiddon Blankenship.
Gene was a veteran of the United States Army, serving as an Army
Ranger in Korea. He worked in the field of telecommunications for many years,
traveling all over the country. He loved motorcycles and fishing.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother Bruce Allen Blankenship.
He is survived by his former
wife Joyce Simpkins of Milner; son
and daughter-in-law Michael and Gunda Blankenship,
Barnesville; daughter and son-in-law
Lisa and David Turner of Milner; grandchildren Willow Blankenship -Squires, Casey Warren, Scott and Kelly Turner, and
Megan Turner; great-grandson Ethan Turner; sister
Wanda McCarl and special brother-in-law Mac
McCarl of Rogersville, TN; sister-in-law
JoAnne Blankenship of
Witchita, KS; uncle E.J. Keistler of Newport, TN; several nieces, nephews, and
cousins.
A memorial service will be at 2:00pm on Saturday, April 28, 2018, in
the chapel of Moody-Daniel Funeral Home.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Laurens
+2017, Dublin, Laurens Co., GA, Burial
http://www.tributes.com/obituary/show/Margaret-Blankenship-105010165
Margaret Blankenship,
April 8, 1937 - July 15, 2017, Georgia
A graveside service will be held at 4:30pm on Sunday July 16 2017
at Dublin Memorial Gardens with the Rev. Billy Daws officiating.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2017, Dublin, Laurens Co., GA, Obituary
http://www.stanleyfuneralhome.com/obituaries/Margaret-Warren-Blankenship?obId=2139499#/obituaryInfo
Margaret Warren Blankenship, age 80, passed
away on Saturday, July 15, 2017 in Dexter, [Laurens
Co.,] Georgia. Ms. Blankenship was born on April 8, 1937 in Laurens County,
Georgia.
She was a member of Jefferson Street
Baptist Church and more recently attended Dudley Baptist Church, and was a
homemaker residing in Laurens County her entire life.
She was preceded in death by her husband
Dan
Blankenship, and her parents, Willie and Hattie Jackson Warren.
Survivors include daughters, Tonya (Clayton)
Nicholson of Dexter, and Kim (Mike) Roth of Jacksonville, NC, a son Randy (Rose)
Blankenship of Powder Springs, sisters, Reva Pitts of Cadwell, and Myrtice Noles of
Laurens County, and grandchildren Haley Roth, Taylor Roth, Logan Nicholson,
Joshua Nicholson, and Seth Nicholson.
A graveside service will be held at
4:30P.M. at Dublin Memorial Gardens on Sunday, July
16, 2017 with the Rev. Billy Daws officiating. Stanley Funeral Home and
Crematory, Dublin Chapel has charge of funeral arrangements.
Lee
2016, Leesburg, Lee Co., GA, Obituary
The Albany Herald, (GA) - June 5, 2016
Wayne Albert Markoski, 71, of Leesburg, GA passed away, Wednesday,
June 1, 2016 at Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital, [Albany, Dougherty Co., GA]. Born in Manitowoc, Wisconsin.
Wayne joined the United States Army in 1963 to 1966; then in 1967
to 1971 he joined the United States Air Force, during this time in the service,
he served one year in Vietnam.
In 1971 he moved to Albany, GA with his wife where he started his
career with the Albany Police Department. He served the public of Albany, GA
for twenty one and a half years; he retired in 1992 from the Albany Police
Department. During this time his favorite pass time was being part of his
grandchildren's lives and wood crafting. Wayne Markoski was a true man that
believed in "Love is Family and Family is Love".
Survivors include his wife
of forty nine years, Patricia
G. Blankenship Markoski; his
daughter, Sandra G. Markoski Reid, his two grandchildren, Anthony Reid (Linzi
Waller) and Joey Reid; his great grandchild Brayden Reid; his nephews, Richard Blankenship (Kelly) Ronald
Blankenship , Roger Blankenship , niece,
Debra Blankenship Edwards
(Van), sister-in-law, Brenda Blankenship and many close family and friends.
Memorial services will be conducted Monday, June 6, 2016 at 3:00
p.m. at Mathews Funeral Home. Rev. Jeff Henry will officiate. Services will
conclude with the Albany Police Honor Guard.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Patricia G. Markoski - b.07Aug1945 -
Leesburg, GA: https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:K17S-11V
Relatives - Sandra Markoski, Wayne A.
Markoski .
+2017, Leesburg, Lee Co., GA, Obituary
The Albany Herald, (GA) - July 6, 2017
Mr. Clarence Ray Blankenship, 69 [06Jun1948], of Leesburg died Tuesday July 4, 2017 at
the Willson Hospice House, [Albany, Dougherty Co., GA].
Mr. Blankenship was a retired Truck Driver with Wiley Sander's
Trucking Company. He was a member of Thundering Springs Baptist Church and was
a veteran of the U.S. Navy.
He was preceded in death by his parents Clarence
and Lillian Blankenship; two
nieces Anita Sullivan and Paula Oliver; a nephew Rodney Oliver.
Survivors include a sister
Reba Waddell of Leesburg; a brother Dwayne Blankenship and his wife Kathy of Spartanburg, SC; three nieces Tina Kibilko and her husband Ken of Sylvester, GA; Amber
Hudson and her husband Mike of Sylvester, GA; Tiffany Blankenship of Albany, GA; several great-nieces and nephews.
His funeral service will be held Friday 3:00PM at Kimbrell-Stern
with interment to follow at Thundering Springs Cemetery. Rev. Mark Hughes will
be officiating. The family will receive friends Friday from 2:00 to 3:00PM at
Kimbrell-Stern.Born in Moulton, AL
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Long
+2018, Ludowici, Long Co., GA, Obituary
https://www.bradleybanderson.com/obituaries/eddie-blankenship
Eddie
Blankenship Sr., age 69, passed away Saturday,
September 8, 2018 surrounded by family and friends in his home. He was born in
Milan, GA. to parents Edna & Charlie Clyde
Blankenship. He was one of five children.
After enlisting
in the Army, he served his country in Vietnam earning a Purple Heart. After his
enlistment, he married his childhood sweetheart, Brenda Upshaw Blankenship. They raised two children
together. He was a cosmetologist in McRae, GA. until retirement; they began to
travel together volunteering for Georgia State Parks as camp ground hosts. With his easy charm, he won the hearts of
many loyal friends while traveling.
He was preceded
in death by his parents, his brother Charles and his brother Clyde.
He is survived
by his wife, Brenda, his two children, Eddie
Blankenship Jr. (Candace Blankenship) of McRae and Kandy Crutchfield (Jody Crutchfield) of Danville, his brother, Gene Blankenship (Lois
Blankenship) of McRae, his sister, Peggy Todd (Ronnie Todd) of Hagan, his sister-
in-law, Nellie Blankenship of Milan; nine grandchildren, seven great grandchildren, and many nieces
and nephews.
Memorial
services will be held at 1:00 pm on Friday, September 14, 2018 at Georgia
Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Glennville, GA. with Pastor Herb Hubbard
officiating. Glennville Funeral Home.
Lowndes
+2017, Hahira, Lowndes
Co., GA, Obituary
Valdosta Daily Times (GA) - May 29, 2017
Lillian Blankenship
of Hahira, GA, passed away Saturday, May 27, 2017, at Select Specialty Hospital
in Tallahassee, [Leon
Co.,] FL. She was born in
Quitman, GA, to the late Harry James Kearse and Eunice Thompson.
She was a member of Azalea City Church of God.
Along with her parents she is preceded in death by one son, Frank
Jones, and a sister, Louise Smith.
Survivors include: Husband,
Melvin Leroy Blankenship of Hahira, GA; Daughter & Son-in-law,
Sabrina & Terry Pardue of Springfield, TN; Brother &
Sister-in-law, Jimmy & Jeannie Kearse of Quitman, GA; Sister, Barbara Lane
of Hahira, GA; Brother & Sister-in-law, Freddy & Kathy Kearse of
Morven, GA; Grandson, Zack & Renee Pardue of Springfield, TN;
Great-Granddaughter, Sutton Pardue.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, May 31, 2017, at 2 p.m. in
the Valdosta Chapel of Music Funeral Services with burial to follow in
Friendship Cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Melvin L.
Blankenship – b.04Nov1938 - Hahira, GA:
https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QJ47-74NY
Relatives - Amy
L. Blankenship, Kari L. Blankenship, Kari L. Ship, Lillian K. Blankenship,
Michelle L. Blankenship, Randy D. Blankenship, Rebecca Jean Blankenship, Rick
L. Blankenship, Ricky Lee Blankenship, Ruby Jean Blankenship, Ruby Ship, Terry
Blankenship, Vi Blankenship, Vivian Young Blankenship.
+2016, Valdosta, Lowndes
Co., GA, Obituary
Valdosta Daily Times (GA) - October 13, 2016
Diane Blankenship Corker, 80, died October 12, 2016 at Langdale Hospice House after a long
illness. Born in Atlanta, Georgia on November 1, 1935, she was the daughter of David Eldridge and Inez
Jackson Blankenship.
She attended Atlanta public schools and graduated from Bass High School
in 1953. She enrolled in the first coed class at Emory University in the fall
of 1953. She was a member of the Delta Club, predecessor of the Tri Delta
sorority chapter at Emory. She was also a member of the International Order of
The Rainbow Girls, a Masonic youth service organization, and during her
sophomore year at Emory she served as Georgia state president. In 1955 she
married her husband, Frank T. Corker. While he was finishing college and
medical school at Emory, she worked as a legal secretary for a prominent
Atlanta law firm. Upon her husband's medical school graduation, he entered the
United States Air Force and she spent the ensuing years as a mother and Air
Force wife participating in the Officer's Wives Clubs while living in Texas,
New Mexico, Germany and Baltimore and later Potomac, Maryland. In 1977, her
husband was assigned to Moody AFB, GA and they moved to Valdosta. She became a
real estate agent and worked at The Herndon Company and later at Henry Hall
Real Estate serving on the Valdosta Board of Realtors during that time. She
subsequently became her husband's private practice office manager until he
retired in 1996. She was a member of the South Georgia Medical Society Womens
Auxillary.
As a member of Christ Episcopal Church of Valdosta, Diane served on
the Altar Guild. She had also been a member and secretary of the board of
directors of Southeaster Condominium in New Smyrna Beach, Florida. Her
interests included reading and she was a member of two reading groups, giving
book reviews on occasion. She was an avid bridge player and played with several
bridge groups as well as with friends and her husband. She also enjoyed
painting, needlepoint and travel. She traveled extensively in Europe with her
family while living in Germany and continued travel later including trips to
Kenya and South Africa. She enjoyed nature, going on numerous bird watching
excursions and especially enjoyed watching wildlife including deer and aquatic
birds in her back yard. She loved her family and was thrilled upon hearing that
twin grandsons were to arrive one year ago,
She was preceded in death by her granddaughter, Kristen Crowley.
Survivors include her husband of 61 years, Dr. Frank T. Corker;
daughter Thayer Corker of Cartersville, Georgia; son and daughter-in-law Frank
T., Jr. and Patrice Corker of Ellijay, Georgia; son and daughter-in-law Thomas
A. and Trista Corker of San Rafael, California; brother David
Blankenship of Palm Springs,
California; grandson Michael Corker of Smyrna, Georgia; grandson Matthew Corker
of Marietta, Georgia; granddaughter and her mother Jourdan and Sherri Corker of
San Rafael, California; twin grandsons Tanner and Austin Corker of San Rafael,
California and niece Alisa Hinson.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM on Saturday, October 15,
2016 at Christ Episcopal Church, 1521 North Patterson Street, Valdosta,
Georgia. Rev. David Johnson will officiate and interment will follow the
service in the Church Memorial Garden.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2017, Valdosta, Lowndes
Co., GA, Obituary
Valdosta Daily Times (GA) - May 16, 2017
Carl Lee Hackworth, 78, of Valdosta went on to be with his Lord,
Monday, May 15, 2017 at Langdale Hospice House. He was born in Maben, West
Virginia on December 2, 1938 to the late James Walter and Sylvia Clay
Hackworth.
Mr. Hackworth served twenty one years in the United States Air
Force and then worked with Boys Club of Valdosta. Mr. Hackworth was a devoted
husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather. He was named United States
Air Force Citizen of the Year for Georgia in 1974. He was an avid Valdosta
Wildcat, Georgia Bulldog and Atlanta Braves Fan. Mr. Hackworth served as
volunteer coach, created the Model Airplane Club and loved working with the
youth at the Valdosta Boys Club. He loved animals, nature, fishing and model
trains.
He was preceded in death by his brothers and sisters, Delores
Blankenship, Richard
Hackworth, Gene Hackworth, Bonnie Sue King; parents in law, Carl and Jimmie Lee
Watkins, brother in law, David C. Watkins.
Survivors include his wife, Nina Watkins Hackworth of Valdosta; his
children and their spouses, James and Deborah Hackworth of Midwest City, OK,
Dee Dee and Bryan Johnson of Columbia, SC, Kathy and Joey Pope of Norman Park,
GA, Suzanne Jackson and Fred Page of Valdosta, Bill Jackson of Ormond Beach,
FL; 8-grandchildren, 10-great grandchildren; his sister, Clara Henderlight of
Jonesville, NC; his brother, James Darrell and Barbara Hackworth of Jonesville,
NC; numerous nieces and nephews; brothers in law and sisters in law, Billy Jack
and Elvey Watkins, Jimmy and Rosemary Watkins all of Valdosta, Faye Watkins
McElvey of Marietta, GA.
Funeral services will be held at 2pm, Thursday, May 18, 2017 in the
chapel of Carson McLane Funeral Home with Elder T. C. Norris officiating. Full
military honors will be rendered following the service.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
1940 Census,
Slab Fork District, Wyoming Co., WV,
Hackworth, James 39, M, KY, Head,
Hackworth, Silva 31, F, WV, Wife,
Hackworth,
Deloris 16, F, WV, Dau,
Hackworth, Clara 11, F, WV, Dau,
Hackworth,
Darrell 09, M, WV, Son,
Hackworth,
Richard 07, M, WV, Son,
Hackworth, Ugene 04, M, WV, Son,
Hackworth, Carl
Lee 01, M, WV, Son,
https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:K78H-YDL
+2018, Valdosta, Lowndes
Co., GA, Obituary
Valdosta Daily Times (GA) - June 26, 2018
Bonnie Dale McKinnon, 68, of Valdosta, passed away on Monday, June
25, 2018 at South Georgia Medical Center. She was born on November 11, 1949 in
Waycross, GA to the late Verdie and Louise Thomas Bailey.
She worked as a bank teller for Georgia Power Valdosta Federal
Credit Union.
Along with her parents she was preceded in death by J. C. McKinnon.
Survivors include: Son and Daughter-in-law, Carl and Melba McKinnon
of Nashville, GA., Daughter and Son-in-law, April and Jeff Harrell of Valdosta,
GA., Five Grandchildren: Matt Harrell, Drew Harrell, Morgan McKinnon, Chelsea
Beals, and Courtney Eason, Sister and Brother-in-law Mary and Albert Herring of
Valdosta, GA., Sister and Brother-in-law,
Ann and Gary Blankenship of Hahira, GA., Sister-in-law Lillian
Granberry of Nashville, TN., Nephews and Nieces: Karen Tattersall, Tracey
Calvin, Anthony Herring, Angela Pitts, AshleyBlankenship and Jack Granberry.
A Memorial service will be held at 5:00 PM on Thursday, June 28,
2018 in the Valdosta Chapel of Music Funeral Services.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Gary D.
Blankenship – b.15Feb1952 – Valdosta, GA: https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:K1Q2-RM8
Relatives -
Angela Renee Blankenship, Ashley L. Blankenship, Aline Mrs Blankenship, Ann E.
Blankenship, David D. Blankenship, Etta A. Blankenship, Herman C. Blankenship,
Sharie Bates Blankenship.
+2018, Valdosta, Lowndes
Co., GA, Obituary
Valdosta Daily Times (GA) - December 12, 2018
Robert W. Buddy Jamieson, 73, of Valdosta formerly of Lake City,
Florida died December 11, 2018 at Lakehaven Nursing Home. He was born on August
9, 1945 in Richland, Georgia to the late Jim Frank Jamieson and Minnie Dallas
Cooper Jamieson.
Mr. Jamieson was retired from the State of Florida and was of the
Baptist faith.
He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, Patsy Sizemore
Jamieson; a stepdaughter, Patti Nipper; four brothers and two sisters in law,
James (JoAnn) Jamieson, William (Bill) Jamieson, Herman (Charlene) Jamieson and
Cooper Jamieson; brothers in law, Herbert Blankenship, Albert Sam Stapleton and Roland Heath.
Survivors include seven sisters,
Sue Blankenship of Richland, GA, Mattie Stapleton of
Mooresville, NC, Lou Heath of Preston, GA, Mary (James) Pearce of Valdosta, GA,
Melba (Charles) Burrell of Milledgeville, GA, Barbara Nelson (Cliff Baker) of
Milledgeville, GA, Linda (Gerry) French of Evans, GA; one sister in law,
Cecelia Jamieson of Monroeville, AL; four stepsons, Allen Nipper of McClenney,
Fl; John Cooper of Panama City, FL; Shannon Cooper of Preston, GA and Jesse
Cooper of Lake City, FL
As per his wishes, Mr. Jamieson will be cremated and a memorial
service will be held at 2 pm, Saturday, December 15, 2018 at Enterprise Baptist
Church, 407 Enterprise Baptist Church Road, Richland, GA 31825. Carson McLane Funeral Home.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2019, Valdosta, Lowndes
Co., GA, Obituary
Valdosta Daily Times (GA) - October 21, 2019
James Cleveland Pearce Sr., 76, of Valdosta, died on Saturday,
October 19, 2019 after a lengthy illness. Born in Berrien
County on July 13, 1943, son of Cleveland Gus Pearce and Jewell Dorminy Pearce.
James has resided in Valdosta since 1960. He met and married Mary
Jamieson Pearce 51 years ago. He served 2 years in the United States Army and
he worked at Miller Hardware for a total of 47 years. He was a member of
Northside Baptist Church of Valdosta. His favorite pastimes were fishing and
spending time with his family.
He was preceded in death by his parents, five bothers in law and
one sister in law.
He is survived by his wife, Mary Pearce; son and daughter in law,
James (Jimmy) Cleveland Pearce, Jr. and Lindy; daughter and son in law, Janet
and Greg Bennett; grandchildren, Megan and Massimo Moirano, Shelby Bennett,
CeGee Bennett, Eason Pearce, all of Valdosta. Granddaughters,
Emily Pearce of Bethesda, Md. and Kettley Donat of Lynchburg, VA.
Additional survivors include three sisters and brothers in law, Carolyn and J.
B. Jones of Athens, GA, Janie and Robert Sheffield of Valdosta, GA, Claudette
and Jack Morgan of Fort Myers, FL. He is also survived by sisters-in law and brothers- in law to include; Sue Blankenship (Herbert - deceased)
of Richland, GA, Mattie Stapleton (Sam - deceased) of Mooresville, NC, Lou
Heath (Roland - deceased) of Preston, GA, Melba and Charles Burrell
(Milledgeville, GA.), Barbara and Cliff Baker (Milledgeville, GA), Linda and
Gerry French (Evans, GA), Cecelia Jamieson, and numerous nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, October 22, 2019 at 2:00
pm, in the chapel of Carson McLane Funeral Home. Dr. Gary Woods will officiate.
Mr. Pearce will be interred at McLane Riverview Memorial Gardens following the
service.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Lumpkin
2018, Dahlonega, Lumpkin
Co., GA, Obituary
The Dahlonega Nugget, (GA) - September 12, 2018
Mrs. Dawn Carolyn Oakley, age 70, of Dahlonega passed away Monday,
September 3, 2018. Dawn was born in Valdosta on April 2, 1948 to the late Bob
and Robbie Garner Weldy.
A selfless and loving mother and grandmother, Dawn was deeply loved
by her family. Her boxer "Princess" was the joy of her heart. Dawn
loved to read and play any word game she could. She was affectionately called
"Grandma" by her beloved grandchildren.
In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband
Horace Oakley Jr. and sister Gail Mackler.
Survivors include her son and daughter-in-law Horace Harry and
Tiffany Oakley; daughter and wife Ashley Nicole and Kimberly Oakley; daughter and son-in-law Lisa and Justin Blankenship; sisters Marie Wood, and Lynnette Weldy;
brother Bobby Weldy; sister and brother-in-law Beth and Tony Delattore;
grandchildren Amber Faith Oakley, Leah Dawn Oakley, and Christopher Abel
Oakley.
Dawn's wishes were to be cremated and a memorial service will be
held at a later date. Banister Funeral Home of Dahlonega
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Justin L.
Blankenship – b.1973 – Dahlonega, GA: https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QJ7V-294D
Relatives - Lisa
Dawn Blankenship, Robert Justin Blankenship.
Marion
+2015, Buena Vista, Marion Co., GA, Obituary
Americus Times-Recorder (GA) Date: May 11, 2015
Mrs. Ruth Lee Blankenship, 72, passed away on Sunday, May 10, 2015, at Magnolia Manor of
Marion County. Mrs. Blankenship was born on March 7, 1943, in Savannah, Ga., to
Jesse and Annie Battle Lee.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, May 13, 2015,
with the Rev. David Chapman officiating. Burial follows the service at Macedonia
Cemetery in Preston, Ga., with the Rev. Joey Lee officiating.
Baptist by faith, she was a member of Plains Baptist Church and a
member of the WMU. Rutchie, as she was affectionately known to family and
friends, loved to craft, restore furniture and go junking. She loved to work.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Joe Richard Blankenship and eight siblings, James (Dickie) Lee, Edna Morgan, Ruth Elder,
Garland Champion, Jim Lee, Bill Lee, Doc Lee and Davis Lee.
She is survived by a daughter
and son-in-law, Rutchie and Curtis Pollock of Buena Vista, Ga.;
four brothers, Bob and Gracie Lee of Blackshear, Ga., Henry and Gloria Lee of
Ellaville, Ga., Lonnie and Sheila Lee of Beach Island, S.C., and Wynton Lee of
Ashburn, Ga.; a sister, Becky Lee Phillips, of Ellaville, Ga.; five
grandchildren, Melanie Lynn Rigsby, Joe Richard Pollock, John Curtis Pollock,
Molly Rose Pollock and Megan Grace Pollock; and numerous nieces and nephews.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
McIntosh
+2017, Crescent, McIntosh
Co., GA, Obituary
The Brunswick News, (GA) - February 7, 2017
Jessie A. Blankenship, 79 [26 Sep 1937], of Crescent, died Sunday, [05Feb1917] at St. Vincent's Hospital in Jacksonville, [Duval
Co., FL]
The funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday [08Feb1917] at Darien Church of God of Prophecy with
the Rev. Tommy Whaley officiating. Burial will follow in St. Andrews Cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2017, Crescent, McIntosh
Co., GA, Obituary
http://www.thedariennews.net/113439/1264/feb-objessie-blankenship
Jessie Allen Blankenship, 79, of
Crescent, went home to be with the Lord, on Sunday, Feb. 5, 2017. Mr.
Blankenship was born Sept. 26, 1937 in LaGrange, GA, to John and
Ollie Blankenship.
He enjoyed working on old cars and
trucks, and spending time with his family. He was an active member of
Darien Church of God of Prophecy.
Survivors include his children, Wendy McKinzie
(Bobby), Debra Brown (William), all of Crescent, and John Blankenship (Cindy) of
Brunswick; 12 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; and several nieces and
nephews.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday,
Feb. 8, 2017, at 2 p.m., at Darien Church of God of Prophecy, with Rev. Tommy
Whaley officiating. Interment will follow at St. Andrew’s Cemetery, with
Bobby McKinzie, III, James McKinzie, Joshua LaRoche, Jesse McKinzie, Michael
Medlock and Bobby McKinzie, Jr., serving as active pallbearers.
Chapman Funeral Chapel & Crematory is in charge of the
arrangements
Meriwether
2016, Luthersville, Meriwether Co., GA, Obituary
The Newnan Times-Herald, (GA) - March 24, 2016
Mrs. Sylvia Sue Clark Moore, 67, of Luthersville, passed away at
Piedmont Atlanta Hospital, [Fulton
Co., GA] on Sunday, March 20, 2016. Mrs. Moore was born on November 11,
1948 in Roosterville to the late Ray Clark and Opal Johnson Clark.
Mrs. Moore worked at Bleyle as a seamstress for several years and
enjoyed playing the piano. She also enjoyed cooking, loved life and was just
good to everyone that she met.
Along with her parents she is preceded in death by daughter Tammy
McKee; brothers, Clifford and Charles Clark; sister, Linda Noles.
She is survived by her husband of 28 years, Wayne Moore; sons, Shane Blankenship (Amy) of Newnan and Brad Moore of Newnan; daughter, Tanya
Blankenship of Newnan; sister,
Brenda Clark. Also surviving are seven grandchildren and four
great-grandchildren.
A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. on Sunday, March 27 at
Higgins Hillcrest Chapel Funeral Home with Pastor T. J. Boyd officiating.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Miller
2016, Colquitt, Miller
Co., GA, Obituary
The Albany Herald, (GA) - June 10, 2016
Mrs. Zula Juanita Gray of Colquitt died Wednesday, June 8, 2016, at
her residence.
Mrs. Gray was a member of Boykin Church of God and was a manager
with American Express.
Mrs. Gray was preceded in death by her husband, O. D. Gray.
She is survived by two daughters,
Gail Blankenship Johnson of Colquitt, GA, and Brenda (Jerry)
McNease of Colquitt, GA; one son, Gary Daniel (Sandra) Gray of Miramar, FL;
nine grandchildren; 15 great grandchildren; and one sister, Bernice Ford of Ft.
Walton, FL.
Funeral services will be Saturday, June 11, 2016, at 2:00 PM at
Sheffield Funeral Chapel with Pastor Larry Caddell, Rev. Jeremy Horne and Mark
Lunsford officiating. Interment will follow at Mother's Home Cemetery with Darrin Blankenship, Brandan McNease, Joshua Gray, Kyle
McNease, Heath McNease, Elijah Gray, and Paul Flowers serving as active pall bearers.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Mitchell
+2019, Baconton, Mitchell
Co., GA, Obituary
The Albany Herald, (GA) - May 17, 2019
Angela Denise Blankenship 57 [1962], Baconton, GA, passed away at Phoebe Putney Memorial
Hospital in Albany, [Dougherty
Co.,] GA on 5/16/2019.
Kimbrell-Stern Funeral Directors is in charge of arrangements.
Albany, GA, 229-883-4152
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Angela D.
Blankenship –b.12Apr1961 - Baconton, GA: https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QJ72-ZMQ3
Relatives -
Angie D. Blankenship, Dempsey G. Blankenship, Steven W. Blankenship.
Dempsey G.
Blankenship – b.15Dec1953 - Baconton, GA:
https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QJ72-ZMQM
Relatives -
Angela D. Blankenship, Angie D. Blankenship, Steven W. Blankenship.
+2017, Pelham, Mitchell
Co., GA, Obituary
The Albany Herald, (GA) - October 26, 2017
Robert Elwood Powell, 90, a lifelong resident of Pelham and
longtime civic leader, died on Tuesday, October 24, 2017, at his residence. The
third of five sons of Wheatley Powell and Catherine Lay Powell, he was born
February 26, 1927.
At the age of 12 Robert joined the Boy Scouts of America in which
he was active, earning 3 badges shy of reaching the rank of Eagle Scout before
he entered military service at age 18. A 1944 graduate of Pelham High School,
he was the only male honor graduate in his class. Later he took banking courses
at Emory University and the University of Houston. He and his older two
brothers served in World War II, making his mother the proud displayer of a
three-star flag during that military conflict. Much of his military service was
in Augsburg, Germany, where he was served as battalion mail clerk for the 15th
Engineer Combat Battalion. He is a member of Smith-Spence American Legion Post
144.
After his military service, he returned to Pelham, where he began
his banking career at Pelham Banking Company in 1947. In 1955 he became
managing officer of Pelham Federal Savings and Loan Association and led that
financial institution and its successors for 43 years. In 1976 he was named
president and continued in that office until his retirement in January 1998. He
remained actively involved in Family Bank after his retirement as CEO, by
serving on the board of directors and on several committees for another 14
years until January 2012. For 65 years (1947-2012) he was a leader in the
financial and business life of his hometown. During his leadership, he was
instrumental in the expansion of the association. Two new locations housing
Pelham Federal, later named Mitchell County Federal Savings and Loan and
subsequently Family Federal Savings Bank, were built with his input, including
the former site on West Railroad Street and the present headquarters building
on Hand Avenue. During his presidency, the bank expanded with branches in
Camilla and Bainbridge.In 2005 at a national conference of the American Bankers
Association in Beaver Creek, Colorado, he received special recognition for his
active leadership of over 51 years in banking. In state banking circles, he
served 4 years on the Georgia Savings and Loan League Board of Directors.
A former Pelham mayor, Robert served the longest number of years in
the City's history in that office, with two extended terms covering 16 years
between 1970 to 1982 and 1985 to 1990. Having served earlier as a councilman
for 4 years, he was instrumental in directing the City's growth for 20 years.
Through his determination and commitment to improving the city, he was the one
primarily responsible for the deeding of the former Seaboard Coastline Railroad
property, including the depot and the park areas to the east of the railroad,
to the City. The handsomely restored and renovated depot was dedicated as
Pelham's Municipal Complex in January 1979 with the ribbon-cutting by the
mayor. During this time he was in the forefront of the celebration of the 100th
anniversary of the incorporation of the Town of Pelham that was celebrated in
1981.In other areas of community service, he served as judge of the Pelham
Mayor's Court for 11 years, chairman of the Pelham Human Relations Committee
for 14 years, member of the Pelham Board of Education for 16 years, member of
the Pelham Planning Commission for 34 years (1959-1993), and chairman of the
Pelham Carnegie Library Board for 16 years. He also served as president of the
Georgia Municipal Association District II and on its board of directors for 2
years. An active member of the Pelham Rotary Club since 1956, his perfect
attendance record of over 53 years began in 1963, during his term as club
president (1962-'63). For 51 years (from 1957-2008) he was secretary-treasurer
of the Student Loan Fund, and he also was club secretary for 4 years and club
treasurer for several years. In 1978 he was named a Paul Harris Fellow; in 2006
he was presented a plaque for his 50 years' membership; in 2009 he was made a
Will Watt Fellow; and in 2016 he was presented the Paul Harris Plus Three pin. In 2010, the Mitchell County Bar Association
presented him with its Liberty Bell Award. A faithful member of Hand Memorial
United Methodist Church for over 81 years, he served as chairman of the
Administrative Board (1963); chairman of the Finance Committee for about 18
years; treasurer for 4 years; member of the Board of Trustees; member of the
Parsonage Building Committee in 1966; delegate to the South Georgia Annual
Conference 3 years; co-chair with his wife in 2003 of the 125th celebration of
the founding of the church; and as church historian, authoring in 2003 Part 4
of the church history.
He was preceded in death by his parents Wheatley Powell and Catherine Lay
Powell; his brothers Melvin Wheatley Powell, Winton Lay Powell, and Lawrence
Edward Powell.
Married for over 34 years to the former Miriam Flynt Hand, his children include Annice Jeanne Blankenship (Grady) of Valdosta,
Deborah Kathryne Friedlander (Clint) of Moultrie, and Robert Elwood Powell,
Jr., (Sherry) of West Columbia, South Carolina. His step-children are Frederick
Barrow Hand III (Frances) of Atlanta, and Miriam Hand Fuller (David) of
Birmingham, Alabama. His 15 grandchildren
include Travis Grady Blankenship(April),
Erica Blankenship Breit (Jordan), Nichole Kathryne Blankenship , Clinton Cole Friedlander, Cason Wood Friedlander, Brian
Winton Powell (Elise), Haley Powell Thompson (Michael), Sarah Katherine Powell,
Noah Robert Powell, Frederick Barrow Hand IV (Kelly), Eleanor Hand Mitchell
(Tony), Elizabeth Rebekah Fuller, Katherine Grace Fuller, Joseph Michael
Fuller, and John Thompson Fuller (Ashley).His 10 great-grandchildren include
Elijah Gage Powell, Ella Grace Powell, Julia Grey Powell, Aidan Brian Powell,
Winton Shaw Powell, Anna Marie Powell, Sutton Kimberly Hand, Jackson Logan (JL)
Hand, Gifford Frederick (Ford) Hand, and Charlotte Audrey Mitchell. His
surviving brother is James Franklin Powell of Pelham.
A celebration of his life will be held at Hand Memorial United
Methodist Church on Friday, October 27, 2017, at 11:00 A. M. Dr. Hugh L. Davis
and Rev. Lowell Layman will officiate. Interment at Pelham City Cemetery will
be at a later time. Pallbearers will
be Travis Blankenship, Jordan Breit, Cole Friedlander, Cason
Friedlander, Thompson Fuller, Fred Hand IV, Brian Powell, and Noah Powell.
Hononary pallbearers will be officers, directors, and former employees of
Family Bank, members of the Pelham Rotary Club, John Taylor, and Nealie
McCormick.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Grady A.
Blankenship – b.06Apr1949 – Valdosta, GA: https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:K1QL-FJ4
Relatives - A.
J. Blankenship, Annice J. Blankenship, Erica A. Blankenship, Travis G.
Blankenship.
2018, Pelham, Mitchell
Co., GA, Obituary
The Albany Herald, (GA) - November 15, 2018
James Franklin Powell, 85, died Wednesday, November 14, 2018, at
Pelham Parkway Nursing Home. The fourth of five sons of Melvin Wheatley Powell
and Catherine Lay Powell, he was born November 2, 1933, in Thomasville,
Georgia.
After graduating from Pelham High School in 1950, he attended Emory
at Valdosta and Emory University in Atlanta. A gentle, retiring person, he was
a talented artist, loved nature, enjoyed reading, and was devoted to his
family.
He was preceded in death by his parents Wheatley Powell and
Catherine Lay Powell and his brothers Melvin Wheatley Powell, Winton Lay
Powell, Robert Elwood Powell, and Lawrence Edward Powell.
He is survived by nieces
Annice Jeanne Blankenship (Grady) of Valdosta,
and Deborah Kathryne Friedlander (Clint) of Moultrie, and nephew Robert Elwood
Powell, Jr., (Sherry) of West Columbia, South Carolina. Miriam Flynt Powell of
Pelham is his sister-in-law.
Graveside services will be held at Pelham City Cemetery on
Saturday, November 17, 2018, at 2:00 P. M. Rev. David
Pickering and Rev. Kathy Israel-McLeod will officiate. Parker-Bramlett
Funeral Home.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2015, Sale City, Mitchell
Co., GA, Obituary
The Moultrie Observer, (GA) Date: June 13, 2015
Sandra Lee Shingler Duke, 71, of Sale City, died Thursday, June 11,
2015, in an automobile accident in Worth
County. Born July 20, 1943, in Panama City, Fla., she was the daughter of the
late Heyward Arthur Shingler and Alpha Lenora Squires Shingler.
Graveside rites will be 11 a.m. Monday, June 15, at Cool Springs
Cemetery with the Rev. Tom Rodgers officiating. Casket bearers will be Justin
Luckey, Steven Luckey, Wayne Strange, Timothy Harper, John Duke Jr. and Drew
Bryant. James Martin, Buddy Holloway and Brian Shiver Duke will serve as
honorary casket bearers.
Sandra was a homemaker and was a member of Cool Springs Baptist
Church.
Sandra was preceded in death by her husband, Edward John Duke Sr.
Survivors include one daughter,
Karen Lenora Duke Blankenship of Moultrie; one son, Edward John Duke Jr.
of Alabama; two granddaughters, Kori Renee Luckey and husband Scott of Sale
City and Shana Nicole Bryant and husband Drew of Doerun; seven
great-grandchildren, Hannah Luckey, Justin Luckey Jr., Ashton Luckey, Brantley
Luckey, Shane Luckey Jr., Kalub Luckey and Aleen Bryant; and an uncle, E. G.
Squires of Moultrie.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Monroe
+2017, Forsyth, Monroe
Co., GA, Obituary
The Macon Telegraph, (GA) - July 11, 2017
Harold W. Maddox August 1, 1927 - July 9, 2017 Forsyth, GA, passed
away Sunday, July 9, 2017, the son of the late William Riley Maddox, Sr. and Clyde Elizabeth Blankenship Maddox was born August 1, 1927, in Forsyth,
Georgia.
Mr. Maddox was retired from Bibb Company and was a veteran of the
United States Army, having served during World War II
Mr. Maddox was an artist, a member of Monroe County Arts Alliance, a member of
First Baptist Church of Forsyth, a Mason with Strict Observance # 18 and a
former Jaycee member.
Survivors include his wife, Jeanette Bishop Maddox of Forsyth;
children, Connie Page of Greenville, South Carolina and Susan (Kim) Brock of
Juliette; grandchildren, Michael (Sandra) Peavey of Greenville, South Carolina,
Amy Peavey (Mike) Musick of Whitesburg, Matthew Lee Watson of Norfolk,
Virginia; three great grandchildren, Riley Peavey, Sydney and Brandon Musick.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, July 12, 2017,
at First Baptist Church of Forsyth with burial in Monroe Memorial Gardens. Dr.
H. Darrell Watson will officiate.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Murray
+2015, Chatsworth, Murray
Co., GA, Obituary
The Daily Citizen, (Dalton, GA) Date: May 3, 2015
Mrs. Betty Jo Cagle, 83, of Chatsworth, departed this life
Saturday, May 2, 2015, at the Gordon Health Care. Betty was born Jan. 19, 1932,
in Murray County, a daughter of the late Mac Blankenship and
Irene Mullinax Blankenship Bright.
She served her country in the United States Army. She was a member
of the VFW and American Legion. She was retired from Textile Rubber and
Chemical. She enjoyed cooking and baking.
She was also preceded in death by her husband, Leamon Cagle; brothers, Lewis Blankenship, Jim Blankenship; sister, Doris Ruthland.
She is survived by her son, James Cagle of Chatsworth; daughter,
Gladys Pieniazek of Germany; sister,
Agnes Sutton Wiley of Chatsworth; two
grandchildren, Bozena Pieniazek and Gregory Pieniazek; nieces and nephews.
Graveside services to celebrate the life of Mrs. Betty Jo Cagle are
Wednesday at 11 a.m. from Casey Springs Cemetery in Murray County with George
Cross officiating.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2016, Chatsworth, Murray
Co., GA, Obituary
The Daily Citizen, (Dalton, GA) - September 1, 2016
Linda Fay Blankenship Westmoreland, 69 [1947], of Chatsworth, passed away on Thursday,
Sept. 1, 2016.
Mrs. Westmoreland was a member of Mt. Carmel Baptist Church and
enjoyed quilting, researching family history and spending time with her
grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Tut Westmoreland, and her
parents, Bud and Monteen Blankenship.
Survivors include her sons and daughters-in-law, Lamar H. Cloer
(Rhonda), Mark G. Cloer (Veta), and Dr. Toby Westmoreland, all of Chatsworth;
daughters and sons-in-law, Yulonda Snyder (Wayne) of Somerset, Ky., and Gail
Brock (Michael) of Chatsworth; sisters
and brothers-in-law, Marlene Mealor (Ray) of Chatsworth and Angie Smith (Ronnie) of Chatsworth; grandchildren, Nicholas Cloer (Tasha
White), Adam Snyder, Aaron Snyder (Brook), Kayla Gilbert (James), Kayli Cloer,
Kelsey Brock (Seth Stainton) and Kyle Brock; great-grandchildren, Lindsey
Cloer, Alyssa Cloer, Jay Gilbert, Isabelle Gilbert, Riley Snyder and Kayson
Snyder; and several dear extended family members.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday at Mt. Carmel
Baptist Church with the Rev. Matthew Harris and the Rev. Jerry Davis
officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2016, Chatsworth, Murray
Co., GA, Obituary
The Daily Citizen, (Dalton, GA) - December 2, 2016
Mrs. Ruby Jones, 79 [1937], of Chatsworth passed away Wednesday,
Nov. 30, 2016, at Hamilton Medical Center.
She enjoyed gardening and quilting and was a member of Old Fashion
Baptist Church.
Mrs. Jones was preceded in death by her parents, Ed and Beulah Blankenship; husband, Bryan Jones; and son, Douglas
Jones.
Survivors include her daughter, Beverly Carroll; daughter and
son-in-law, Debbie and John Berry, Ranger; sister,
Sybil Edwards, Chatsworth; grandchildren, Jason
Hamilton, Lee Hamilton, Heath Hamilton, Kelly Jackson, Heather Smith, Jessica
Carroll, McKenzie Carroll and Andrew Carroll; eight great-grandchildren; and
several nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Services are Saturday at 1 p.m. from the chapel of Peeples Funeral
Home with the Rev. Matthew Harris officiating. Interment will be in Old Fashion
Baptist Church Cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2017, Chatsworth, Murray
Co., GA, Death
http://www.tributes.com/obituary/show/Mildred-Wanda-Blankenship-104445576
Mrs. Mildred Wanda Blankenship, September 14, 1937 - February 7, 2017, Chatsworth, Georgia
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Mildred W.
Blankenship – b.14Sep1937 - Chatsworth, GA: https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QJ2N-MR2M
Relatives -
Brittany D. Blankenship, David Blankenship, Edward Blankenship, Ginger
Blankenship, Roy M. Blankenship, Wanda M. Blankenship.
2017, Chatsworth, Murray
Co., GA, Obituary
The Daily Citizen, (Dalton, GA) - April 22, 2017
Mr. Floyd Jackson, age 81 [1936] of Chatsworth passed away Friday, April
21, 2017 at his home surrounded by his loving family.
He enjoyed hiking and camping in the mountains, especially the
Great Smoky Mountains. He proudly served in the United States Army and was
honorably discharged on February 28, 1965.
He was preceded in death by his parent, Robert "Rob" and
Fannie Jackson, and numerous brothers and sisters.
Survivors include his wife of 58 years, Betty Marie Jackson, son
and daughter-in-law Steve and Lena Jackson of Soddy Daisy, daughter Deborah
"Debbie" Kay Jackson, daughter and son-in-law Martha Elaine Wilson
and Alan Chastain, daughter and son-in-law Joanna Marie Griffin and Jason
Griffin all of Chatsworth, Georgia; grandchildren
Kay and Donnie Blankenship, Darrell "D. J.” Summey, Brittney and
Dallas York, Colby Wilson, Taylor Jackson, Luke, Seth, and Grace Griffin; great grandchildren Bailey, Erin, and Aubri Blankenship,
Bentley and Riley York, and Caden Deal all of Chatsworth, Georgia; brother and
sister-in-law Paul Jackson and Bernice Elrod, brother-in-law Rembert Ingle,
sister-in-law Nancy Ingle, sister-in-law Helen Maxwell, sister-in-law Shirley
Wooten; a great number of nieces and nephews.
Funeral Services will be Monday 6 pm at the chapel Shawn Chapman
Funeral Home, with Dr. Danny Cochran officiating.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2017, Chatsworth, Murray
Co., GA, Death
http://www.tributescom/obituary/show/Doyle-Blankenship-104729129
Mr. Doyle Blankenship - December 4, 1939 - April 28, 2017 - Chatsworth, Georgia
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2017, Chatsworth, Murray
Co., GA, Obituary
http://obituaries.daltoncitizen.com/story/doyle-blankenship-1939-2017-913985472
Mr. Doyle Blankenship, age 77, of
Chatsworth passed away Friday, April 28, 2017 at his residence.
He was preceded in death by his parents,
Henry and Srennia Ann Miles
Blankenship, and brothers, Grady and Gordon Lee Woods, and A.F. (Ace) and Calvin Blankenship.
He is survived by his children, Brenda Blankenship of Chatsworth,
and Tony and Jeannie
Blankenship of Oakman. Grandchildren and spouses, Melody
and David Wilson of Summerville, Daniel and Jennifer Headrick of Ringgold, Levi Blankenship and Hannah
Blankenship, both of Oakman. Great
grandchildren Andrew, Caleb, and Benjamin Wilson, and Connor Headrick.
Several nieces and nephews also survive.
Funeral Services will be held on Tuesday,
3 pm at Shady Grove Baptist Church with Rev. David Headrick and Rev. Bryan
Winkler officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery.
2018, Chatsworth, Murray
Co., GA, Obituary
Chatsworth Times (GA) - March 16, 2018
Mr. Kendall Dewayne Summey, age 54, of Chatsworth, passed away on
March 9, 2018, in the Gordon County Hospital.
Mr. Summey is preceded in death by his mother, Yvonne Foster
Summey.
He is survived by his daughter, Bevin Summey; mother of his child,
Pamela Pippin both of Dalton; sisters and brothers in law, Patricia and Alvin
Sutton of Chatsworth, Cheryl and Darrin Braswell of Ellijay; brother and sister
in law, Darrell and Barbara Summey of Dalton; father, Paul Summey of
Chatsworth; nieces and nephews, Kay and Donnie Blankenship of Dalton, Ashley & Michael Callan of
Chatsworth, D. J. Summey of Dalton, Daniel Suton of Chatsworth; special friend,
Ray Osborne of Chatsworth, aunts, uncles, cousins and many friends.
Funeral services for Mr. Summey were held on Monday, March 12, 2018
at 2:00 p.m. in the chapel of Shawn Chapman Funeral Home with Rev. Edwin
Puckett and Rev Jerry Davis officiating. Interment was in United Memorial
Garden.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2018, Chatsworth, Murray
Co., GA, Obituary
https://www.articobits.com/obituaries/willis-funeral-home/jarvis-ray-blankenship-obituary
Mr. Jarvis Ray Blankenship – Age 61, of
Chatsworth, Georgia passed away Tuesday, November 21, 2018 at his residence.
He was preceded in death by his parents,
Robert
and Wylene Elizabeth Blankenship, and dear friend, Garrison Wagner.
He is survived by the mother of his
children, Jan Blankenship of Forks, Washington; two sons, Aaron Blankenship of Chatsworth,
Georgia and Joshua Blankenship of Forks; three daughters, Amy Blankenship of Forks, Grace Holiday of
Ellensburg, Washington, and Emily Gould of Boulder, Colorado; sixteen
grandchildren; one great great granddaughter; sister, Carin Cowan of Dalton,
Georgia; two nieces, Shana Jamrok and Brianna Sabat; nephew, Sonny Cowan;
special friend, Alton Wagner; a host of other relatives and friends.
The family will hold a private memorial
service at a later date. Willis Funeral Home, Inc., Dalton, Georgia.
Muscogee
2015, Columbus, Muscogee
Co., GA, Obituary
Published in Columbus Ledger-Enquirer on Mar.
2, 2015
Ira Lamar Herring, 65 of Columbus died Friday, February 27, 2015 at
his home. Mr. Herring was born November 7, 1949 in Columbus, Georgia son of the
late James Daniel Herring, Sr. and the late Vialeta Tew Freeman.
Funeral Services will be held Monday, March 2, 2015 at 11:00 am at
Colonial Funeral Home Chapel with Chaplain Jim Hilderbrand officiating. Private
interment will follow at Parkhill Cemetery.
He retired from The Georgia Power Co., was a member of Northside
Baptist Church, Georgia Power ambassadors, shriners, and The Masonic Lodge
#727.
He was preceded in death by his sons, James Daniel
"Danny" Herring and Chad Aaron Herring, and brother, Louis McDuffie.
Surviving are his daughter, Amber Marie "Dink" Herring of
Columbus, sister, Janice Herring of Columbus, grandchildren, Ellis Herring and Andrea Blankenship, A special friend, Niki Grantham of Hurtsboro, Alabama, the mother
of his daughter, Susan Joy Herring of Smiths Station, Alabama, sister in laws,
Kaye (Roger) Steele, Lisa Giles, Mia (Jody) Cook, Billie Jo (Floyd)
Monroe-Biddleman and mother in law, Patricia T. Monroe.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2015, Columbus, Muscogee
Co., GA, Obituary
Published in Columbus Ledger-Enquirer on Jan.
2, 2016
Nancy “Jean" Blankenship Reese - April 14, 1937 - December 31, 2015 -
Columbus, Ga.
Nancy "Jean" Blankenship Reese, 78 of Columbus died Thursday December 31,
2015 at Columbus Hospice House.
Funeral services will be held 2 PM Sunday, January 3, 2016 at
Beallwood Baptist Church with Rev. Billy Duncan officiating. A private
interment will be held at Parkhill Cemetery.
Mrs. Reese was born in Samson, Alabama daughter of the late Elley Mitchell Blankenship and Lilly Skipper Blankenship Reeves. She was a
homemaker and President/Bookkeeper of Reese Construction Company. She graduated
from Jordan High School in 1955 and was a member of Beallwood Baptist Church.
Other than her parents she was preceded in death by her husband James
N. Reese, Sr., step-father, John Mac Reeves, sisters, Onie Hardy, Hilma Story, Vivian Turk, Connie Sue
Blankenship and her infant son
Roy Kye Reese.
She is survived by her sons, James "Jim" N. Reese, Jr.
(Amy) of Charlotte, NC, Daniel "Dan" D. Reese (Andrea) of Cataula,
Ga., brother, Jeff Blankenship (Donna) of Columbus, Ga., grandchildren,
Elizabeth Reese, Andrew Reese, Abigail Reese, Caroline Reese, Ethan Reese and
Ian Reese.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2016, Columbus, Muscogee
Co., GA, Obituary
Published in Columbus Ledger-Enquirer on Feb.
3, 2016
Mr. Claudius Nathaniel Johnson, 49, of 1126 Watson Ct., Columbus,
Georgia died Friday, January 29, 2016 at Midtown Medical Center. He was born
June 12, 1966 in Chicago, IL, the son of the late Claudius Johnson and Gladys
Carter Dawkins.
Funeral Services will be held 2 PM Thursday, February 4, 2016 at
Sconiers Funeral Home Chapel, 836 5th Ave., Columbus, GA with Rev. Darrell
Marshall officiating. Interment will follow in Green Acres Cemetery.
Mr. Johnson was formerly employed with the Columbus Water Works and
Remetico. Mr. Johnson was a US Army Veteran.
Survivors include his loving wife, Pamela Johnson of Columbus, GA,
one son, Jacques Johnson of Villa Rica, GA, two daughters, Gina
Blankenship (Prime) of Dallas, TX and Christina Johnson of Columbus, GA, two sisters,
Antionette Johnson of Orlando, FL, and Claudia Johnson of Chicago, IL other
relatives and friends.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2016, Columbus, Muscogee
Co., GA, Obituary
Published in Columbus Ledger-Enquirer on Aug.
3, 2016
SGM. (Ret.) William Bert Blankenship Jr., age 86, of Columbus, died on Monday,
August 1, 2016 at his residence. Mr. Blankenship, son of the late William Bert Blankenship Sr. and Ethel Steele Blankenship, was born December 17, 1929 in Richlands, VA.
He served our country honorably and retired as SGM in the U.S.
Army. Mr. Blankenship was a Competition Marksman, his shooting career started
in 1953 with rifle and pistol at Schofield Barracks, Hawaii. He was a member of
the All Army Rifle Team and All Army Pistol Squad until retirement from the
Army Marksmenship Training Unit in 1970. Mr. Blankenship was a Gold Medalist in
the World Games of 1966 for both team and individual, a six time National
Champion, five times being consecutive.
Other than his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife, Helen Brennan Blankenship; and brother, Lesley Blankenship.
Mr. Blankenship is survived by his daughter, Linda
Blankenship Hamlett; and son, William E. Blankenship.
Funeral Services are scheduled on Thursday, August 4, 2016 in
Edgewood Hall of Striffler-Hamby, 4071 Macon Road Columbus, at 10:00am.
Interment will follow in Main Post Cemetery, Fort Benning.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2018, Columbus, Muscogee
Co., GA, Death
Ledger-Enquirer (Columbus, GA) - December 16, 2018
The second of two people who were aboard a motor scooter struck
from behind by a small sportutility vehicle on Macon Road, or U.S. 80, has
succumbed to his injuries at a Columbus hospital. Muscogee County Coroner Buddy
Bryan confirmed Sunday that Jeremy
Blankenship, 30, was
pronounced dead at 10:20 am, Sunday at Piedmont Columbus Regional's midtown
campus.
Blankenship 's death follows that Saturday of Toni
McChargue, 33, who also was on the scooter that was smashed from behind by a
Jeep Renegade compact SUV in the Upatoi area on Macon Road just past the
Jenkins Road intersection - at 2:14 pm, Saturday. She was pronounced dead at
the scene by Deputy Coroner Freeman Worley.
Bryan said Columbus police investigators still are not sure if
McChargue or Blankenship was driving the scooter. The collision occurred in the
eastbound lane of the four lane roadway. It happened in a 65 mph zone just past
turning lanes in the highway that connects Columbus and Macon, GA. Blankenship
was transported by ambulance to the Columbus hospital. The driver of the
vehicle that struck them was not injured, Bryan said.
The speed that scooters can reach depend
on the size of their engines, according to Motor Scooter Shopper.com. A smaller
50cc engine can reach speeds up to 40 mph, while one that is 150cc can travel
50 mph to 60 mph, according to the site, which notes that the weight of those
riding can slow those speeds considerably. A more powerful scooter with a 250cc
engine can top 75 mph, the site said.
Bryan said Sunday that McChargue and Blankenship were dating and
staying at Colony Inn on Victory Drive. He talked with Blankenship
's mother in Atlanta, who said that his brother lives in the Midland
area of Columbus.
The body of McChargue is being sent to the GBI lab in Atlanta for
an autopsy, Bryan said, while Blankenship 's body will
not be taken there. The GBI decided that an autopsy at its lab is not necessary
since the male rider's injuries already have been documented at Piedmont
Columbus Regional hospital.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2017, Midland, Muscogee
Co., GA, Obituary
Ledger-Enquirer (Columbus, GA) - December 16, 2017
Mary Ann Adams Givens, 77, of Midland, GA passed away on December
14, 2017. She was born June 30, 1940 in Columbus, GA, to the late William
Edward Adams and Myrtle Louise Williams Adams.
Mrs. Givens graduated from Jordan Vocational High School in 1959.
In July of that year, she married Charles Levy Givens and became a wife and
mother. Mrs. Givens worked at Holiday Inn Express before retiring to be a
full-time grandmother. She loved spending time with her family and will always
be remembered for the best fried chicken around.
Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her sister and
brother-in-law, Sue and Carl Kite, ex-husband, Charles Givens and companion, Roy
McClendon.
Survivors include her three daughters,
Vicky (Steve) Blankenship, Tammy (Paul) Bradley, both of Phenix City, AL and Kristy
(Gregg) Loudermilk of Midland, GA; eleven grandchildren and fourteen
great-grandchildren.
The family will receive family and friends, Sunday, December 17,
2017 from 3:00 – 6:00 pm at the home of Kristy and Gregg Loudermilk, 7165 W.
Wynfield Loop, Midland, GA. A private interment will be held at a later date.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Steve L.
Blankenship – b.26Nov1957 - Phenix City, AL: https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:KPXC-D9V
Relatives -
Courtney Blankenship, Jason E. Blankenship, Jennifer Lynn Blankenship, Vicky G.
Blankenship
Vicky K.
Blankenship – b.01Sep1960 - Fort Mitchell, AL:
https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:KPXC-F9R
Relatives -
Jason E. Blankenship, Jennifer Lynn Blankenship, Steven Blankenship.
Newton
2016, Covington, Newton Co., GA, Obituary
The Rockdale Citizen, (Conyers, GA) Date: February 3, 2016
Helen King of Porterdale passed away February 1, 2016, at the age
of 94. Mrs. King was a wonderful cook and enjoyed preparing southern food for
her family. She loved the Lord and gospel music.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Luther (Boots) King; son,
Billy King, and parents, Cleveland and Nora Barnes.
Survivors include her daughter and son-in-law, Shirley and John
Kasper of Covington; sons, Leon King, Robert King, both of Oxford; grandchildren, Lindsey and Bhrett
Blankenship of Covington,
Jessica Blackwell, Josh Mattison, David Kasper, Mark Kasper; great-grandchildren, Cayden Mitchell, Gabriel Blankenship, Juliette Blankenship; as well as several nieces and nephews.
A Graveside Service for Mrs. King will be held Thursday, February
4, 2016, 1:00 PM, at Lawnwood Memorial Park, 1111 Access Road, in Covington.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2016, Covington, Newton
Co., GA, Obituary
The Newton Citizen, (GA) - April 6, 2016
Robert Billy Smith, 87 of Covington, passed away Sunday, April 3,
2016 at Rockdale Medical Center, [Conyers, Rockdale
Co., GA]. He was born in Geraldine, AL. to the late Willie O. and Pearl
Stone Smith.
Robert was of the Baptist faith and enjoyed gardening, fishing and
church channels on TV. Above all else he loved his family.
In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by wives, Inez
Smith, Virginia Smith, Maylar Smith, son Robert Smith, one sister, and
brothers, Thomas Alvin, Frank Earl, William C., James H., and Buford Lee.
Robert is survived by his children,
Flora (Jack) Starks, Marie Hammonds, Sarah (Michael) Blankenship , Martha Hamrick, Cynthia Massey, David
(Pat) Smith, Tommy (Donna) Smith, Willie (Cheryl) Smith and John R. (Robin)
Smith, 22 grandchildren, 32 great-grandchildren, several
great-great-grandchildren, sisters Grace, Ruth and Jean, along with several
nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, April 6, 2015 at 2:00 pm
in the chapel of Wheeler Funeral Home with Rev. Tanner Cline officiating.
Interment will follow at Green Meadow Memorial Gardens.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2016, Covington, Newton
Co., GA, Obituary
The Newton Citizen, (GA) - December 2, 2016
Judy Barfield Merritt of Covington, passed
away November 30, 2016, at the age of 69.
Mrs. Merritt was a 1966 graduate of Gordon High School in Decatur.
She worked for many years in the catering and concessions business, and was a
loving grandmother to not only her grandchildren, but her great-grandchildren
as well.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Cecil Ruben and Mary
Louise (Alexander) Barfield; brother-in-law, Otis Dallas.
Survivors include her husband, Randall Merritt; daughter and
son-in-law, Jill and Antwain Williams of Porterdale; sons and daughter-in-law,
Jay and Jessica Minnoia, Josh Minnoia, all of Covington; grandchildren, Brooke
and John Holder, Morgan Minnoia, Jay-Jay Minnoia, Jesse Minnoia, Ansleigh
Minnoia, Teirah Williams, Halleigh Deamico; great-grandchildren, Jake Blankenship ,
Hannah Holder, McKenzie Holder, Olivia Harvey, Kendalyn Harvey; sister, Sheila
Dallas; nephews, Dude Dallas, Bill Dallas; numerous nieces and nephews;
faithful dog, Tyler.
A Memorial Service for Mrs. Merritt will be held, Saturday, December
3, 2016, 1:00 PM, at the Chapel of Caldwell & Cowan Funeral Home, 1215
Access Road, Covington, with Dr. Adam Cooper officiating. Inurnment
to follow in Fairview Memorial Gardens in Stockbridge.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2017, Covington, Newton
Co., GA, Obituary
The Rockdale Citizen, (Conyers, GA) - June 11, 2017
Hoke Waddy Batson of Covington, passed away June 2, 2017 at 80
years of age.
A proud veteran of the United States Army, Mr. Batson earned his
Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering from Clemson University. For a
time, he served as mayor in the town of West Melbourne, Florida. Mr. Batson
then settled in Covington where he was owner/operator of Peachtree Lighting
starting in 1982. In addition to being a successful business owner, Mr. Batson
was a faithful member of Covington First United Methodist Church for over 30
years. He was also active in Lay-Witness Missions with the church. RV camping
and playing golf were among Mr. Batson's favorite ways
to relax and enjoy life.
He was preceded in death by his first wife, Nelle Batson; and
parents, Smith and Edna (McAlister) Batson.
Survivors include his wife, Joan Batson; son, Kevin Batson (Julie)
of Marietta; step-children, Beth
Hughes (Robin) of Greensville, SC, Ann Blankenship (Ernie) of Pawleys Island, SC, Greg Garrison of Greenville, SC, Mark
Garrison (Michelle) of Travelers Rest, SC; grandchildren, Morgan, Meredith, and
Lauren Batson; step-grandchildren, David, Drew, Max, and Samantha Garrison;
brother and sister-in-law, Phil Batson (Beth) of Anderson, SC.
Funeral Services for Mr. Batson will be held, Monday, June 12,
2017, 10 AM, at Covington First United Methodist Church, 1113 Conyers Street,
in Covington, with Rev. Dr. Doug Gilreath and Rev. Jan McCoy officiating.
Interment will follow in Lawnwood Memorial Park, Covington.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2017, Covington, Newton
Co., GA, Obituary
The Newton Citizen, (GA) - November 15, 2017
Dana Edwards of Covington, passed away
November 13, 2017, at the age of 70.
A native of Newton County, he was a 1965 graduate of Newton County
High, where he played the trumpet in the marching band, and enjoyed attending
Porterdale Baptist Church. Mr. Edwards owned and operated Edwards Painting for
more than 20 plus years. He cherished his family and will be greatly missed by
all who knew and loved him.
Mr. Edwards was preceded in death by his wife of 30 years, Lana
(Earnest) Edwards; and his parents,
Hugh Edwards and Betty (Blankenship) Stanton; sister, Angela Dawn Edwards.
Survivors include his sons and daughters-in-law, John and Stephanie
Edwards of Huntley, IL, Paul and Stephanie Edwards of Carlsbad, CA;
grandchildren, Julian Edwards, Gabrielle Edwards, Jonah Edwards, Andrew
Edwards, Molly Edwards; sisters, Huanne Edwards Bridges, Brenda Stanton, all of
Covington; brother, Butch Stanton of Covington; aunt, Bobbie Jean Lindsey; as
well as numerous nieces and nephews.
A private Memorial Service will be held at a later date.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Betty B. Stanton
– b.16Nov1927 – Covington, GA: https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:KBGS-M7G
Relatives -
Ronald D. Stanton, Rudolph B. Stanton.
+2018, Covington, Newton
Co., GA, Obituary
The Newton Citizen, (GA) - January 6, 2019
Julian Wayne Hunt of Covington, passed
away at home on Saturday, December 29, 2018, one day short of his 79th
birthday. Born December 30, 1939 at 11 Poplar Street in Porterdale, Wayne grew
up on Washington Street in Covington, the oldest of two sons to Julian Glenn
(Jake) and Oma Mae Blankenship
Hunt.
After graduating from Newton County High School in 1960, he married
Barbara Ann Famer of Porterdale GA on June 8, 1962 and loved her through 56
years of marriage.
Wayne also loved his country and served it proudly by joining the
United States Air force on June 8, 1960 as an Airman First Class, completing
his basic training at Lackland Air Force Base in San Antonio TX, before being
assigned to Patrick Air Force Base in Cocoa Beach Florida. He was responsible
for maintenance on high altitude surveillance aircraft, provided support to the
US Space Program and witnessed John Glenn being shot into space in 1962. From
1962 to 1964 he was stationed at Chambly Air Force Base outside Paris France.
Post military, Wayne joined Hercules and worked as a line operator, process
audit technician, process engineer and technician for 30 years. After
retirement in 1997, he put his skills and passion to work by opening a business
providing home improvement services until he hung us his hammer at the age of
70.
Wayne gave his time and talents to many
organizations in the local community He was very active in the Newton County
Jaycees, serving in various leadership roles including President, during which
he spearheaded the building of the Jaycee Youth Center on Brown Bridge Road. He
was President of the PTA for East Newton Elementary and coached youth baseball
and soccer for many years. He was an active member of the American Legion Post 32
since 1980 and a member of Mount Pleasant United Methodist Church for over 30
years during which he served as Chairman of the Administrative Board, Chairman
of the Trustees and President of the Men's Club. Later in life he helped
organize the NCHS 50th year class reunion and found great joy in connecting
with former schoolmates.
Most of all Wayne was a good man who loved God, his wife, 2 sons, 4
grandkids and extended family deeply and therefore invested all his energy
building a happy home. His joys in life were simple, spending time with family
and friends, celebrating birthdays and special occasions, making homemade
ice-cream and completing home improvement projects. He found joy in the
happiness of others. When time allowed, he and Barbara enjoyed traveling
together, visiting 47 of the 50 states including Hawaii and Alaska.
Survivors include his wife of 56 years, Barbara Hunt of Covington;
son, Matthew Wayne Hunt (Cathy Madden Hunt) of Alpharetta GA, and grandkids
Davis Matthew Hunt (20), Julia Lynn Hunt (18) and Holly Nicole Hunt (15); son,
Wesley Kyle Hunt (Elisha M. Hunt) of Covington GA, and grandson Julian Addison
Hunt (12); Brother James J. Hunt (Gail Hunt) of Kingsport TN and nephew Brian
Hunt and niece Megan Balkovic; Sister in Law Beverly Famer of Covington, and
nephews Robby Farmer and Michael Gilder and nieces Terri Cobb and Cindy Marzen;
living 1st CousinsBob Hunt (Sylvia), Willene Davis, Reggie Hunt (DeeDee); Larry
Savage, JimmyBlankenship , Nealus Wheeler (Janet); Aunt Willie Pearl.
He was proceeded in death by his parents, Julian Glenn (Jake) Hunt, Oma Mae Blankenship Hunt; and infant daughter Angela Nicole Hunt.
A Funeral Service for Mr. Hunt was held Wednesday, January 2, 2019,
2:00 pm, at the Chapel of Caldwell & Cowan, 1215 Access Road, in Covington,
with Rev. Leah Cunningham officiating and interment followed in Lawnwood
Memorial Park.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2017, Oxford, Newton
Co., GA, Obituary
The Rockdale Citizen, (Conyers, GA) - January 25, 2017
Robert King of Oxford, passed away
Saturday, January 21, 2017, at the age of 59.
Mr. King was a loving family man. He enjoyed trips to the beach and
the mountains. In addition to being a Georgia Bulldogs fan, Mr. King loved
listening to classic rock music usually while sitting on the front porch.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Luther and Helen (Barnes)
King.
Survivors include his daughters
and son-in-law, Lindsey and Bhrett Blankenship
of Covington, Jessica Blackwell of Monticello; son and daughter-in-law, Josh
and Amber Mattison of Monticello; grandchildren,
Payton Harwood, Lance Blackwell, Morgan Blackwell, Cayden Mitchell, Eli
Mattison, Gabriel Blankenship, Juliette Blankenship, Scarlett Mattison; sister and brother-in-law, Shirley and
John Kasper of Covington; brother, Leon King, Oxford.
Funeral Services for Robert King will be held Sunday, January 29,
2017, 2:00 PM, at Caldwell & Cowan Funeral Home, 1215 Access Road, Covington,
with Pastor David Marshall officiating and interment following in Lawnwood
Memorial Park, in Covington.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Jacob Bhrett
Blankenship – b.27Sep1982 - Covington, GA: https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QJPW-TYHL
Relatives -
Justin W. Blankenship [06Nov1979].
Oconee
+2018, Watkinsville, Oconee Co., GA, Obituary
Athens Banner-Herald (GA) - September 22, 2018
Peggy Elder Rice, 84 [1934], wife of Eugene "Gene" Rice, died Friday,
September 21, 2018. Born in Eastman, GA, she was the daughter of the late
Albert Sanders and Pearl
Blankenship Sanders Butler.
Peggy retired from Oconee County Schools as a dietitian and was a
member of Bishop Baptist Church.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her first
husband, James Edgar Elder; son: Larry Elder and two brothers: Jack Sanders and
Jimmy Sanders.
Survivors in addition to her husband include; son and daughter in
law: Tony and Cindy Elder of Watkinsville; daughter in law: Harriet Elder of
Watkinsville: sister: Lucille Jennings; nine grandchildren and five great
grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held Sunday, September 23, 2018 at 3pm at Lord & Stephens West Chapel with Rev. Terry Richardson
officiating. Interment will follow at Elder Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Billy
Elder, Danny Elder, Shannon Elder, Pat Jennings, Robert Jennings, Daniel
Jennings and Kenneth Rice.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
1940 Census,
District 1454, Dodge Co., GA,
Sanders, Albert
C. 29, M, GA, Head,
Sanders, Peal 27, F, GA, Wife,
Sanders, Jack 07, M, GA, Son,
Sanders, Peggie 06, F, GA, Dau,
Sanders, James 03, M, GA, Son,
https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:K7LV-NDZ
Oglethorpe
+2016, Crawford, Oglethorpe
Co., GA, Obituary
Published in Dayton Daily News on Mar. 6,
2016
Annabel Lee Blankenship Asher, 88 [Randy], of Crawford, GA, passed away on March 2,
2016, surrounded by her family. A native of Troy, Ohio, she was daughter of the late Jesse L.
Carey and Rose Marie Furror Carey
She was preceded her in death by two sisters and one brother.
Mrs. Asher was a nurse for many years in Dayton, Ohio.
She is survived by her son,
Randy (Donna) Blankenship of Athens, GA, cousins Steve Sanez and
Pamela Sanez, both of Bradenton, FL, Jackie Keaton of Dearborn, MI, six
grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren.
Bridges Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
www.bridgesfuneral.com
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2016, Lexington, Oglethorpe
Co., GA, Obituary
Jean Marie Turner- Horton 73, of Lexington, Georgia passed away
Monday, December 26, 2016. She was born May 12, 1943 in Paris, Tennessee to the
late Joseph and Mary (Wiggins) Rak.
She was a Probation Officer for the State of Georgia. Jean attended
the Vesta Baptist Church in Vesta, GA. She was a member of the Police Officers
Benevolent Association, she was a USA Archery
Instructor, Member of the Lexington Lions Club and enjoyed Stained glass
artwork.
She is preceded in death by her parents, daughter Sandy Corbin, sister Dorrell Blankenship, brothers Michael Rak and Bruce Rak.
She is survived by her husband Roger Horton Jr., sons Eric Turner
and wife Amber of Kankakee, IL, Steven Kish of MN, sister Sue Rak of Hammond,
IN, brothers Guy Rak of Calumet, IN, Joel Rak of Chicago, IL, Noel Rak of
Hammond, IN, many grandchildren, several great grandchildren and 1 great- great
grandchild.
Memorial service will be held at a later date in Georgia.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Dorrell R.
Blankenship – b.30Mar1959 - Council Bluffs, IA:
https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:KT69-R9C
Relatives -
Bruce Rak, Cliffton P. Blankenship, Clifton S. Blankenship Jr, Noel Rak, Sue
Rak, Zandra Elizabeth Blankenship.
Clifton S.
Blankenship, Jr. – b.01Sep1968 - Valparaiso, IN:
https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QJWZ-2YC1
Relatives -
Dorrell R. Blankenship, Zandra Elizabeth Blankenship.
Clifton Paul
Blankenship - 02Sep1952 - Hammond, IN: https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:KT6S-7DT
Relatives -
Charles Edward Blankenship, Dorrell R. Blankenship, Linda A. Blankenship, Unda Blankenship.
Paulding
+2018, Dallas, Paulding
Co., GA, Obituary
Published in the Asheville Citizen-Times on Nov.
12, 2018
Lorraine Blankenship,
Dallas, GA/Weaverville, 89, 07-Nov,
West Family Funeral Services [Weaverville,
Buncombe Co., NC].
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2018, Dallas, Paulding
Co., GA, Obituary
https://www.westfamilyfuneralservices.com/obituary?id=320045
Lorraine Blankenship, age 89, of
Dallas, GA formerly of Weaverville, died Wednesday, November 7, 2018 in Austell,
[Cobb Co.,] GA. She was
born January 3, 1929 in Buncombe County to the late Claude Eugene and Thelma Jarvis
Blankenship.
Lorraine’s work took her to Dallas
Georgia where she resided for the past 36 years, but her heart remained in
Weaverville. She was a long time member of Clark’s Chapel United Methodist
Church.
In addition to her parents, she was also
preceded in death by her brother, “Hub” Blankenship.
Surviving are her daughters, Teri Martin
of Dallas, GA, and Eva Cangemi and husband Joe of Winter Park, FL; son, Ron
Ballard and wife Valeria of Lebanon, TN; brother, Bud Blankenship and wife Gail of
Cincinnati, OH; sister-in-law, Alva Blankenship of Spartanburg,
SC; five grandchildren; five great-grandchildren, and several nieces and
nephews.
Funeral service will be held at 2:30 p.m.
Tuesday, November 13, 2018 in Clark’s Chapel United Methodist Church. Reverend
Marjory Kiess will officiate. Burial will follow in Clark’s Chapel Cemetery,
Weaverville.
Peach
+2016, Byron, Peach Co., GA, Obituary
Published in The Telegraph on Sept. 4, 2016
Verla Rose
McBurney Tunison, Byron, GA, November 7, 1926 - September 2, 2016
Then I heard the voice of the Lord saying, "Whom shall I send?
And who will go for us?" And I said, "Here am I. Send me!" –
Isaiah 6:8. Verla could never sit still, for there was always something to be
done. She must have prayed, 'Here am I, Lord. Send me,' countless times,
because, He did.
In her adult years, she served as an attentive nurse to sick
children, a creative teacher to restless children, and a helper in the family
businesses – in auctions, and even a gas station. But those were just her day
jobs. No, Verla found joy and purpose in her church, her family and her love
for her husband of 66 years, Lucien "Luke" Tunison.
At a very young age, Verla helped parent her younger siblings
during the Great Depression when her parents could not. As a mother to three
girls, she led her daughters' Girl Scout troops. She envisioned and brought to
life a Chrismon tree for her church, so the symbols of Christ wouldn't get lost
in the Christmas holiday; she made cobblers; she tended her beautiful flower
garden; she sewed clothes for family members, quilts for loved ones and made
costumes for her grandchildren's plays…even the ones who asked to be a zebra, a
lamb, a bumblebee or a star. She loved to teach her grandchildren to fish –
especially for catfish. And dance. Oh, how she loved to dance with her husband,
Lucien– even if just in front of the kitchen table.
And, finally, in those rare quiet and yes, still moments, Verla
would be found reading her Bible and praying – in the morning and before bed.
She was known for her abiding faith, her spiritual gift as an encourager, her
insistence on the power of prayer and her belief in miracles. She and Lucien
were members of the Wesley Sunday School Class of the First United Methodist
Church in Warner Robins, where she also taught Sunday School.
Yes, Verla was sent for many purposes. She could not be still… in
body or in spirit. We would not have wanted her to be. Now, she has been
rewarded by being sent one more time, to the loving arms of her true love and
to her Savior.
She is survived by three daughters:
Lynda Dawson (Gary), Ginny
Blankenship (Charles), Judy Gay (Terrell), many precious grandchildren and great
grandchildren. Sister and brother, Mildred Humphries and Loyd
McBurney from Kansas, other family members and loved ones.
In her memory, love one another, pray and plant seeds of hope and
encouragement at each opportunity.
A Funeral Service will be held on Monday September 5, 2016 at
11:00AM in Heritage Memorial Funeral Home Chapel. A Private Graveside service
will be held at a later date. Grandson,
Jason Blakenship will officiate.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Pickens
+2015, Jasper, Pickens Co., GA, Obituary
http://www.meaningfulfunerals.net/fh/obituaries/obituary.cfm?o_id=3273953&fh_id=14074
Mrs. Laura Elizabeth Ingram, age 84 [] of
Jasper, passed away at her residence on Thursday August 13, 2015.
She is survived by her daughters
& son-in-law: Judy
& William Blankenship of
Monroe, Ga., Joanie Cochran of Jasper, sisters: Sue Godfrey of the Hinton
Community, Althea Godfrey of Jasper, Mary Cook of Jasper, grandchildren: Dwayne
Jenkins, Donna Jones, Stephanie Cochran, Chris Cochran, 4 great-grandchildren
and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services are scheduled for 2pm on Sunday from the chapel of
Cagle Funeral Home with the interment to follow in Georgia Memorial Park
located in Marietta.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2018, Jasper, Pickens
Co., GA, Obituary
Pickens County Progress (GA) - March 1, 2018
Jimey Lary Fouts, 80, of Jasper, Georgia passed away Saturday,
February 24, 2018 at his home.
Survivors include his son and daughter-in-law, Jeff and Laura
Fouts; daughter and son-in-law, Lana and Ruel Barton; grandchildren, Jennifer
Frady, Jamie Padgett, Andrew Padgett, Eden Fouts, Alex Fouts, great-grandchildren, Buddy
Cole Blankenship, Lyla Frady,
and Evie Frady.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m., Wednesday, February 28 at
Roper Funeral Home Chapel. The interment will follow at 1:30 p.m. at Georgia
National Cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Pierce
2017, Blackshear, Pierce Co., GA, Obituary
Waycross Journal-Herald (GA) (Published as Waycross Journal Herald
(GA)) - May 18, 2017
Milton McAlpin Strickland, 73, of Blackshear, passed away early
Wednesday morning (May 17, 2017) at the Orange Park Medical Center in Orange Park, [Clay
Co.,] Fla. Born in
Jacksonville, Fla., Oct. 18, 1943, he was reared in the Cross Swamp area of
Pierce County and lived in Blackshear and Pierce County most of his life.
He was a U.S. Army veteran, former boilermaker and more recently
was a retired farmer. He was affectionately known as "Tater Man" for
his corner market that he ran at the corner of Fred's in Blackshear. He was of
the Baptist faith and was known by many as PePa.
He was a son of the late Joseph and Essie Mae Murray Strickland. He
was also preceded in death by a brother, Joseph Strickland.
Survivors include his companion of many years, Frances Anderson
McFadyen, of Blackshear; a daughter and son-in-law, Marty and Dennis Courson,
of Blackshear; his son and daughter-in-law, Maurice and Rebecca Strickland, of
Blackshear; a step-daughter, Dana Theriault, of Richmond Hill; a step-son, Jim
Hewett, of Blackshear; a sister and brother-in-law, Linda and Virgil Dixon, of
Blackshear; a brother, Leonard Strickland, of Fayetteville; five grandchildren, Laura Daisy, Dalton, Abbie, Ashton and Deanna (Daniel) Blankenship ; four
step-grandchildren, Trey (Keller) Lightsey, Emmie, Coleman and Tucker; two
great-grandchildren, Jeydan Kael and AnnLee; a step-great-grandchild, Michael;
and several nieces, nephews and other relatives.
The funeral will be held Friday morning at 11 o'clock in the
Pearson-Dial Chapel. Interment will be in the Blackshear Cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Polk
+2015, Cedartown, Polk
Co., GA, Obituary
http://www.liteseyfh.com/obituary/3126189
Miss Mildred
Blankenship, age 94, of Cedartown, GA, passed away
on Sunday morning, May 31, 2015. She was born December 15, 1920 in Cedartown to
the late Bass & Lois Harden Blankenship and was a long time member of the East View Baptist Church.
Surviving are
her nieces and nephews, Mildred Dingler, Reba Clifton, Howard Presley &
Michael Presley and long time care givers, Mike & Nancy Wester. A number of
great nieces & nephews also survive.
Funeral
Services will be conducted at 11:00 am, Wednesday, June 3, 2015, in the Chapel
of the Lester Litesey Funeral Home, with Rev. Reginald Campbell officiating.
Interment will follow in the North View Cemetery. Pallbearers are Ronald Head,
Parke Quillan, Nigel Campbell, Lantz Campbell, Jim Mullen and Dale Miller.
+2017, Cedartown, Polk
Co., GA, Obituary
http://www.liteseyfh.com/obituary/4058040
Mr. Paul William
Blankenship, age 79, of Cedartown, GA, passed away
on Tuesday evening, January 3, 2017 following an extended illness. He was born
on January 23, 1937 in Polk County, GA the son of Charlie Van Blankenship and Emma Cole Blankenship.
He had worked
for the Newark Paper Board and retired as a supervisor following many years of
service. He was of the Baptist faith and was a
ordained deacon.
He was preceded
in death by his parents, Charlie Van and
Emma Cole Blankenship; sisters, Charlene King and Shelby Millican; a son in law, Johnny Maddox and his wife of fifty two years, Pansy J. Blankenship.
Paul is
survived by his daughters and sons in law, Paulette & David Beck, Tammy & Michael Hall, Nanette Combs and Emily Smith; his brothers in law, Edward Millican and Yogi Lorren; a sister in
law, Judy Fincher; his grandchildren, Tommy Brown, Madison Combs, Shree Beck,
Jamie Brand, Misha Carnes and Karen Cline; his great grandchildren, Jayden and
Noah Smith, Thomas Vines, Lexi Rhinehart, Christopher and Caleb Keane. Several
cousins, nieces and nephews also survive.
Funeral
Services will be conducted at 2:00 pm, on Saturday, January 7, , from the
Chapel of the Lester C. Litesey Funeral Home with Rev. Dennis Harrell and Rev.
Jeff Hulsey officiating. Interment will follow in the Antioch Cemetery.
The following
Gentlemen will serve as Pallbearers: Kyle Blankenship, William "Junior"
Blankenship, Eddie Britt, Doug Blake, Randy
Stephens, Perry Weaver, Terry Brand and Justin Baker. Grandchildren and Great
Grandchildren will serve as Honorary Pallbearers.
+2017, Cedartown, Polk
Co., GA, Obituary
Mr. Bobby Gene Blankenship, Jr., age 57 of Cedartown transitioned from his earthly body to be with
his Lord and Savior on Wednesday, November 15, 2017. Mr. Blankenship was born
on October 30, 1960 in Polk County to Bobby “Bud” Blankenship, Sr. and Donis Bedford Blankenship.
Mr. Blankenship was a United States Navy Veteran and was currently
employed as an inventory control specialist and at Hon Industries of Cedartown.
Mr. Blankenship was a very talented taxidermist placing second place at the
World Taxidermy Championships in 1995 for his white tail deer mount. He was a
perfectionist at any task he undertook. Mr. Blankenship loved the outdoors and
enjoyed fishing and hunting. Mr. Blankenship cherished his family, friends, and
co-workers.
Mr. Blankenship is preceded in death by his parents; son, Joshua Blankenship and sister, Kathy Zhou.
Mr. Blankenship is survived by his wife and the love of his life, Yingwen Blankenship
who he married on April 4, 2005. Brother,
Kyle Blankenship and sister,
Marie Blankenship Beck. And a large number of nieces and nephews
also survive.
The funeral arrangements for Mr. Bobby Gene Blankenship, Jr. will
be conducted on Sunday, November 19, 2017 at two o’clock in the afternoon in
the chapel of the Gammage Funeral Home with Dr. David Taylor and Rev. Matthew
Rabe officiating. Interment will follow in the Greenwood Cemetery with Rev.
Wayne Benefield officiating with full Navy Military Rite. The following gentlemen will serve as pallbearers: Eric Davis, Ken Bedford, Scott Farrister, Bobby
Brooks, Ralph Smith, Kyle
Blankenship, Bradley Graves
and Rodney Johnson.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Richmond
2017, Augusta, Richmond Co., GA, Obituary
The Augusta Chronicle, (GA) - August 24, 2017
Tere Luke, age 63, entered into rest on Saturday, August 19, 2017,
Tere is preceded in death by his parents, Amos and Jacquelyn Luke;
sister, Vickie Luke Rogers and nephew, Joshua Brown.
He is survived by his sister,
Patricia Blankenship, Grovetown; nieces, Carla (Donald) Allen,
Harlem; Amanda (Daniel) Jones, Harlem; Julie Rogers, Augusta, Jennifer (Tracy
Kitchens) Crosby, Harlem and Donna (Nick) Sanders, Waynesboro; eight
great-nieces; and five great-nephews.
Celebration of Life Service will be Saturday, August 26, 2017, at
11:00 a.m. at Le Chat Noir, 304 8th Street, Augusta, GA 30901.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Patricia L.
Blankenship – b.01Sep1958 – Grovetown, GA: https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:K193-V1B
2017, Augusta, Richmond
Co., GA, Obituary
The Augusta Chronicle, (GA) - November 19, 2017
Ms. Victoria Dorr Barnett, 75, of Augusta, Georgia, peacefully
entered into rest November 14, 2017. She was born November 23, 1941, the
daughter of the late Paul F. and Dessie Dorr.
Ms. Barnett was a native of North Augusta, having made Augusta her
home for the past 40 years. Ms. Barnett was a communicant of St. Mary on the
Hill Catholic Church where she served as a Lector and past Instructor with RCIA
and was retired from Marnarde Southern, having worked many years with Delta Air
Lines. She was an active member of the Irish American Heritage Society and the
Ancient Order of the Hibernians Ladies Auxiliary.
Ms. Barnett was predeceased by a brother Larry Dorr and a
brother-in-law, Frank Doyle.
Survivors include her two sons, Larry Barnett and Frank (Missy)
Barnett, all of DeFuniak Springs, Florida; four grandchildren, Brittany (Chase) Brown, Heather (Kellen) Blankenship, Austin Barnett and Sumer (Thomas)
Laurenza; two great-grandchildren, Carson and Holly Laurenza; a brother, P.
Ferris (Bootsie) Dorr, Augusta; a sister, Elizabeth "Betty" Doyle,
Evans; a number of nieces and nephews.
A memorial service will be held at a later date with private
burial. Posey Funeral Directors of North Augusta in charge of arrangements
(803-278-1181).
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2018, Augusta, Richmond
Co., GA, Obituary
The Augusta Chronicle, (GA) - December 26, 2018
Mary Elizabeth "Liz" Lively, 86, beloved wife of the late
Julian Ashton Lively, entered into rest on Sunday, December 23, 2018 surrounded
by her loving family. She was born in Rome, Georgia to the late Robert Graves
Winkle and Dealva Miller Winkle.
Mrs. Lively met her husband, Julian, and they were married in
Ringgold, GA where they resided until moving to Augusta. She was an active
member of Lake Park Baptist Church for over 60 years. She was apart of the WMU
and volunteered through the church organizing meals for the families of the
burn victims at the Joseph M. Still Burn Center. She
worked along with her husband on the Georgia Baptist Association Disaster
Relief Team and also organized quarterly meals and visits with the Georgia
Baptist Developmentally Disabled Ministries. She also was on the Women's
Auxiliary Board at the Augusta Rescue Mission and was a longtime Poll Worker.
Mrs. Lively was preceded in death by her granddaughter, Abbi
Lively; and by her sister, Robbie McKinney.
Mrs. Lively is survived by her four sons, Tony Lively (Betty), Mike
Lively (Susan), Russell Lively (Tonya), and Doug Lively (Donna); two daughters,
Jane Lively and Julie Lively Bedgood (Scott); sister, Shirley Winkle Dean
(Gordon); grandchildren, Jada Lively
Todd (William), Ashton Lively (Allison), Jenny Lively Blankenship (Brandon), Zack Lively (Amber), Andrew Lively
(Lindsay), Robert Lively (Amanda), Cindy Lively McGee (Will), Alex Lively
(Amanda), Will Lively (Rachel), Lizzie Lively Richardson (Scott), Taylor Lively
(Cecilia), Ashlyn Bedgood, Caleb Lively, Kendall Lively, and Pierce Lively; and
by her 21 great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held at 1:00 PM on Friday, December 28,
2018 at Platt's Belair Road Chapel with Pastor Steve Hartman officiating.
Interment will follow at 3:00 PM at Botsford Baptist Church Cemetery in
Waynesboro, Georgia. Pallbearers will be her grandsons. Honorary pallbearers
will be the members of the Willing Workers Sunday School Class.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2019, Augusta, Richmond Co., GA, Obituary
The Augusta Chronicle, (GA) - August 28, 2019
Annie Grace Williams Blankenship of Augusta, GA, passed peacefully into paradise early Wednesday
morning. She was born on March 31, 1924 in Graniteville, SC.
She served as a First Lieutenant in the US Air Force stationed in
Anchorage, Alaska during the Korean War. She retired after working as a
Registered Nurse at the Veteran's Administration Hospital in Augusta.
She was happy knowing when her time arrived,
she would be reunited with family and friends who prepared for her Homecoming.
Those she loves that she leaves here include her children, Ernie Blankenship, Martha Warrick, and
Jackie Kyzer, and her five grandchildren and
three great-grandchildren.
At her request, she will have an intimate graveside service and
will be buried beside her husband and surrounded by her parents and siblings, www.HatcherFuneralHome.com
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Rockdale
2016, Conyers, Rockdale
Co., GA, Obituary
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, (GA) - January 15, 2016
A. M. Alexander Jr. of Conyers, GA passed away peacefully on
Tuesday, January 12th, 2016 surrounded by his family.
He attended Berry High School in Rome, Georgia. He was a born again
believer in Christ, and loved serving the Lord. He retired from Fulton County
Sheriff's Department in 1994, after serving 21 years.
A. M. Alexander Jr. was a beloved husband, a wonderful father and a
selfless, loving grandfather and great grandfather.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Rena Kate and A. M.
Alexander Sr. and sisters, Mary Jo Hallford and Ruth LaFran Alexander.
He is survived by his dear wife of 60 years, Betty Alexander. His
children, daughter, Janet and Kevin O'Melia of Newborn, GA, son, Tony and
Gudrun Alexander of Tulsa, OK, daughter, Beth and Tommy Ehrensperger of College
Park, GA, daughter, Nancy Brock of Conyers, GA, son, Pete and Malinda Alexander
of Covington, GA. Grandchildren, John and Brooke Holder, Christopher and
Brittany Brock, Stephen and Liz Brock, P. J. and Amanda Alexander, Anna and
Shigenori Aoyagi, Brianna and Garrett Vick, and Matt Ehrensperger. Great Grandchildren, Ivy Sinyard,
Hannah Holder, Makenzie Holder, Jake Blankenship,
Waylon Brock, Emeline Brock, Wyatt Vick, Noah Alexander, and Abigail Aoyagi. He
is also survived by two of his sisters, Linda Gunn of McDonough, Georgia and
Betty Yearwood of Illinois along with numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and
extended family members.
The funeral will be held in the chapel of the JC Harwell & Son
Funeral Home in Covington, GA on Saturday, January 16th, 2016 at 2pm with Rev.
Chris Briscomb. Interment will be at Eastview Cemetery in Atlanta, Georgia
immediately following the funeral service.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2016, Conyers, Rockdale
Co., GA, Obituary
The Newton Citizen, (GA) - March 23, 2016
Bessy Jo Miner, age 96, of Conyers, died March 19, 2016.
Bessy retired from Pacific Uniform where she worked for many years
as a trimmer. A member of Conyers Church of God, she was also a loving wife,
mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother.
She is preceded in death by her husband of 52 years, Thomas
Clarence Miner; daughter, Martha Lou Moore; son, James C. Miner; grandson,
Ronny Crumbley; sisters, Minnie Lee Wilson, Louise Moon, Willie Blanche Walker;
brothers, Floyd Atha and Luther Atha.
Surviving are daughters, Ann Crumbley of Conyers, and Peggy
Crumbley and her husband, Wayne, of Conyers; sons, Billy Miner of Conyers, Gene
Miner and his wife, Alice, of Lithonia; daughter-in-law, Drew Miner of
Covington; sister, Bea Blankenship of Conyers; 10 grandchildren, 17 great
grandchildren, 5 great-great grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.
A funeral service was held 3 o'clock, Tuesday, March 22, in the
Lithonia chapel of Henry Funeral Home with Rev. Ed Brumlow officiating. Interment
followed at Green Meadows Cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Blankenship, Beatrice - b.1922 - Conyers,
GA: https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QJJP-PC1W
Relatives - J. B. Blankenship, James B.
Blankenship
Blankenship,
James B. – b.14Nov1920 - Conyers, GA: https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QJ7D-W2KJ
Relatives -
Beatrice Blankenship, J. B. Blankenship
1940 Census, Milstead,
District 1619, Rockdale Co., GA,
Atha, Robert 57, M, GA, Head,
Atha, Vastie 51, F, GA, Wife,
Atha, Beatrice 18, F, GA, Dau,
Atha, Blanche 11, F, GA, Dau,
Atha, Luther 29, M, GA, Brother,
Myers, Louverne 80, F, GA, MotherL,
https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:K7PX-25V
+2018, Conyers, Rockdale
Co., GA, Funeral
Published in The Atlanta Journal-Constitution on
July 17, 2018
Gloria Slaughter Blankenship, Age 78 [1940], of Conyers, passed away July 15, 2018.
Service July 17, 10:30 a.m. at Henry
Funeral Home, Lithonia, GA.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2018, Conyers, Rockdale
Co., GA, Obituary
http://www.henryfuneral.com/obituaries/gloria-s-blankenship/544/
Gloria Slaughter Blankenship, age 78, of
Conyers, died Sunday, July 15, 2018. She was born in Rockdale County, GA to
Robert and Mattie Mae Slaughter.
She graduated from Rockdale County High
School class of 1957. She was a member of Conyers First United Methodist
Church. She was a loving wife, mother,
grandmother, and sister.
Gloria was preceded in death by her husband,
Jimmy
Blankenship, and infant son, Jimmy Blankenship, Jr.
Surviving are her daughter, Lisa Potts, and her husband, Charles, of
Oxford, GA; granddaughter, Megan Claire Potts of Oxford, GA; and sister,
Vaniece Johnson of Lillington, NC.
A funeral service will be held 10:30
o’clock, Tuesday, July 17, in the chapel of Henry Funeral Home with Dr. Jim
Martin officiating. Interment will
follow at East View Cemetery, Conyers.
+2019, Conyers, Rockdale
Co., GA, Obituary
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, (GA) - May 19, 2019
(Atha), Beatrice A. Blankenship, Age 97 [March 22, 1922], of Conyers, passed away May 18, 2019.
Services May 20, 2:00 pm, in Scot Ward
Funeral Services, Green Meadow Chapel, Conyers, GA.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2019, Conyers, Rockdale
Co., GA, Obituary
https://www.scotward.com/obituaries/Beatrice-Blankenship-2/#!/Obituary
Mrs. Beatrice Blankenship of Conyers
passed away quietly on Saturday, May 18, 2019, under the care of Abbey Hospice,
at the age of 97.
Ms. Bea was a loving mother and
grandmother who adored her two grandchildren. She enjoyed caring for her
family, working in her yard and baking. She was known for the delicious
chocolate cakes she made for her family, friends, holidays and church dinners.
Ms. Bea resided at the Magnolia Assisted Living since 2009 where she was cared
for by a very loving staff. She will be greatly missed.
Ms. Bea was preceded in death by her
husband of 75 years, J. B. Blankenship, parents, Robert and Vashti Atha
and 6 siblings.
Survivors include her daughters, Donna and Edmond
Norton of Conyers, Patsy and Ron Holmes of Conyers; grandson, Craig and Megan Collins of Elmira,
Oregon; and granddaughter, Daphne Norton and husband, Bud Johns of
Watkinsville.
Funeral Services will be held Monday, May
20, 2019, at 2 pm, at Scot Ward’s Green Meadow Chapel with Chaplain Jim Ross
officiating; interment will follow at East View Cemetery.
Spalding
+2015, Griffin, Spalding Co., GA, Obituary
The Griffin Daily News, (GA) Date: July 28, 2015
Mrs. Brenda Blankenship Perdue, 71, of Griffin, passed away on Monday, July 27, 2015 at
Brightmoor Hospice. Mrs. Perdue was born in Griffin, Georgia on January 22,
1944.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Aubrey
Lawrence Blankenship and Alma Agatha Watts Blankenship; sisters, Glenda
Crawley and Betty Holmes; brother, Audrey
Blankenship.
Mrs. Perdue was formerly employed with Spruces Bar B Que and
Griffin Industries. She was a member of Faith Fellowship Church. She and her
husband owned and operated Perdue's Paint and Body Shop.
Survivors include her husband of 55 years, Ronnie Perdue; children,
Victor Perdue and wife, Kay, Tracey Perdue Goodman and husband, Micah, Kirt
Perdue and wife, Angie, Alex Perdue, Missie Wyatt and husband, Tommy, Robin
Perdue Martin; grandchildren, Casey Perdue, Victoria and Stuart Young, Molly
Perdue, Dakota Goodman, Dalton Goodman, Dylan Goodman, Macy Perdue, Tyler
Perdue, Chandler Puckett, Caitlyn Puckett, Katie Martin, Carley Martin, Keri
and James Dildy, Bradley Festerman, Michael Perdue, Kayla Perdue, Brittany
Perdue, Chelsea Perdue, Charly Wyatt; 5 great grandchildren; Robin Shipes,
Cindy Sanders; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Ronnie Holmes, David
Crawley, James and Linda Perdue, Billy and Kathy Perdue, Wanda and Scott
Putman, Ruth Perdue; several nieces and nephews; caregiver and friends, Melody
Sutton and Louise Vaughn; her pet companion, Carly.
A funeral service will be conducted on Friday, July 31, 2015 at
1:00 pm in the Chapel of Conner-Westbury Funeral Home. Reverend Mark Wesley and
Tracy Perdue Goodman will officiate. Interment will follow in Griffin Memorial
Gardens. Her grandsons will serve as her pallbearers, Michael, Casey, Dakota,
Dylan, Bradley, Tyler, Dalton, and Chandler. Honorary pallbearer will be Billy
Thomas.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2016, Griffin, Spalding
Co., GA, Obituary
The Griffin Daily News, (GA) - April 4, 2016
Mrs. Sharon Lynn Brown, 64, passed away on Sunday, April 3, 2016 at
Hospice Atlanta. She was born in Welch, West Virginia on February 18, 1952.
She was a member of Corner Stone Assembly of God.
Mrs. Sharon Lynn Brown is preceded in death by her parents, Burleigh
Cantrell and Margie Cooper Cantrell; brother, Hurdle Cantrell.
She is survived by her daughter, Valerie Wilkinson and husband,
Bradford; son, Joshua Brown; grandchildren, Andrea Heninger, MacKenzie
Wilkinson and Leah Wilkinson; sisters,
Norma Owens, Vivian Blankenship and
Debrah Jones; brother, Ronald Cantrell; several nieces and nephews.
A funeral service will be conducted on Thursday, April 7, 2016 at
11:00 am at Cornerstone Assembly of God, 1630 Zebulon, Rd., Griffin.
Pastor Jeff Shelton will officiate. Interment will follow in Oak Hill Cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2017, Griffin, Spalding
Co., GA, Obituary
The Griffin Daily News, (GA) - March 4, 2017
Mr. Ronnie W. Perdue, age 74 of Griffin, passed away on Friday,
March 3, 2017 at WellStar Spalding Hospital. Mr. Perdue was born in Griffin,
Georgia, on Jan. 24, 1943.
He is preceded in death by his parents, B. F. Perdue and Edna Dunn
Perdue, and his wife of 55 years, Brenda Blankenship Perdue, who passed away in July 2015.
Mr. Perdue attended and supported Faith Fellowship Church. He
retired as a supervisor from General Motors, and in 1989 he opened and operated
Perdue's Paint and Body Shop. Ronnie served on the School Advisory and Grant
Board, and was a recipient of the Bain Procter Award for his Community
Volunteer work. In 2005 he received the Georgia Recreational Park Association
Award. Mr. Perdue has been involved with the Parks and Recreations for over 40
years, severing the community and Spalding County. He had served on the
Advisory Board for Park and Recreation, Partners in Education as well as been a
baseball, basketball and football coach. He was a member of AMBUCS, the Griffin
Moose Lodge, an original member of the Volunteer Coaches Association, which was
formed in 1971 to help influence local commissioners to support Recreation and
Park through funds and park expansion. Ronnie was also a member of Southern
Crescent Trail Blazers. Mr. Perdue worked closely with Spalding County Park and
Recreation Department as an Advisory Commission Board member. It was within his
work with this organization that he has made some additional outstanding
achievements. He served as Co-Chair for the SPLOST committee in 2005 to help
with an expansion project for the Senior Center, and which was eventually
passed. He had the privilege of recruiting support to purchase the 184 acres
that would become the Park at Dundee Lake. The unique thing about Ronnie Perdue
is that his support is not just for athletics or parks but has always been for
all areas of Park and Recreation. He attended everything he was invited to from
youth events to senior citizen programs. When you are around Ronnie you can't
help but feel how contagious his enthusiasm was. In the words of the Parks and
Recreation Director: Ronnie Perdue is "Mr. Parks and Recreation."
Survivors include his children, Victor Perdue and wife, Kay; Tracey
Perdue Goodman and husband, Micah; Kirt Perdue and wife, Angie; Alex Perdue;
Missie Wyatt and husband, Tommy; and Robin Perdue Martin; grandchildren, Casey
Perdue and Victoria Brack, Victoria and Stuart Young, Molly Perdue, Dakota Goodman,
Dalton Goodman, Dylan Goodman, Macy Perdue, Tyler Perdue, Chandler Puckett,
Caitlyn Puckett, Keri and James Dildy, Bradley Festerman, Michael Perdue, Kayla
Perdue, Brittany Perdue, Chelsea Perdue and Charly Wyatt; 9 great
grandchildren; brothers and sisters-in-law: James and Linda Perdue and Billy
and Kathy Perdue; and sisters and brother-in-law, Wanda and Scott Putman and
Ruth Perdue; and several nieces, nephews and host of special friends.
A funeral service will be conducted on Monday, March 6, 2017, at 11
a.m. in the chapel of Conner-Westbury Funeral Home. Pastor Mark Wesley will
officiate. Interment will follow in the Griffin Memorial Gardens. His grandsons
will serve as his pallbearers: Michael, Casey, Dakota, Dylan, Bradley, Tyler,
Dalton, and Chandler. Honorary pallbearer will be Tommy Thomas.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2018, Griffin, Spalding
Co., GA, Obituary
The Griffin Daily News, (GA) - January 22, 2018
Dorothy Irene Buchanan Kimbrel, 89, of Griffin, Georgia, passed
away on Saturday, January 20, 2018 at Brightmoor Nursing Center. She was born
on May 9, 1928 in Fayetteville, Georgia to Jessie Hinton Buchanan and Vivian
Maybelle Story Buchanan.
Dorothy worked for 25 years with the Highland Mill and then retired
after 20 years with Bell South. She was a faithful member of Teamon Baptist
Church and Union Baptist Church. She was an avid quilter and for many years,
she worked in the quilt ministry, at Teamon and Union, making quilts for the
homeless. She also made over sixty quilts for her family and friends during her
retirement years. Dorothy enjoyed traveling, over the years,
she went to Hawaii, Mexico, and the Holy Land and often visited her daughter in
California.
Dorothy is preceded in death by her husband of 59 years Boyd Junior
Kimbrel. She is also preceded in death by her parents, her brothers, Joseph
Buchanan, Leon Buchanan, and Hewlette Buchanan; her sisters, Margaret Buchanan
Kelly and Vera Buchanan; her granddaughter Andrea Haynes Kimbrel.
Dorothy is survived by four children, Ricky and Patricia Kimbrel,
Gale Kimbrel Nemyer, Jerry and Betty Kimbrel and Janet and Darren Gibson; her
brother, Fred Lee; her sister-in-law Charlotte and Mark Rowland; twelve
grandchildren, Jason and Stephanie Nemyer, Nichole and Rick McKenzie, Drake and
Amanda Nemyer, Suzanne McEwen, Joshua and Nicole Kimbrel, Adam Kimbrel, Sarah
Kimbrel, Benjamin Kimbrel, Meredith Gibson, Grant Gibson, Regan Gibson and
Gabriel Gibson; eight great-grandchildren,
Bobby Blankenship, Dottie Blankenship,
Ryleigh Shepherd, Gabe Nemyer, Gavin Nemyer, J. B. Nemyer, Samantha McEwen, and
Mac McEwen.
A funeral service will be conducted on Wednesday, January 24 at
12:00 pm in the Chapel of Conner-Westbury. Interment will follow in Griffin
Memorial Gardens.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Stephens
2016, Toccoa, Stephens
Co., GA, Obituary
http://www.tributes.com/obituary/show/Nancy-Ann-Sutton-103706012
Nancy Ann Sutton, age 47, of Toccoa, Georgia passed away on
Saturday, June 25, 2016 at her residence. She was born in Atlanta, Georgia on
July 6, 1968, daughter of the late Charles "Bo" McDougal and Jacqueline Blankenship McDougal.
Nancy enjoyed spending time with family and friends, camping,
cooking and traveling. Nancy loved taking care of her home and was a loving
wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend. She was Baptist by faith.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her son,
B. J. Evans.
Survivors include her husband, Ray Sutton, daughters, Bailey Dobbs,
Douglasville, Georgia, Lacy Dobbs, Toccoa, Georgia; grandson, Michael Swanson,
Bremen, Georgia, sister, Ronda McCullors, brothers, Wayne and Gill McDougal,
Villa Rica, Georgia. Several nieces and nephews also survive.
Funeral services will be conducted on Tuesday, June 28, 2016 at J. Collins
Funeral Home, 11 a.m. Pallbearers to include: Eric Cain, Bill Dobbs, Chris, Bo,
Amber and Rodney McDougal. Following the service, her body will be cremated, in
accordance with her wishes.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Sumter
+2016, Americus, Sumter
Co., GA, Funeral
http://www.tributes.com/obituary/show/Mattie-Everett-Blankenship-103716055
Mattie Everett Blankenship of Americus, Georgia, passed away on Tuesday, June 28, 2016. She
was married to Lewis.
Funeral services will be held Saturday July 2 2016 at 11:00 AM at
Macedonia Baptist Church with Rev. Brian Litch officiating. Burial will follow
at Macedonia Baptist Church Cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2018, Americus, Sumter
Co., GA, Obituary
Americus Times-Recorder (GA) - July 2, 2018
Mr. Robert Franklin "Frank" Stringfellow, 73, passed away
on Saturday, June 30, 2018, at his residence. He was born April 18, 1945, in
Columbus, GA, to the late Andrew Stringfellow and Elizabeth Teate Currington.
Mr. Stringfellow was a veteran of the US Navy and was retired as an
industrial mechanic from Collins and Aikman. Frank was a hard worker and loved
spending time with his family, especially his children and grandchildren. He
sang the song "Waltz Across Texas" to each
of his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren when they were born. Mr.
Stringfellow attended Ebenezer Baptist Church and loved the Lord.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his
stepfather, Thurman Currington.
Survivors include his loving wife of 52 years, Dottie Underwood
Stringfellow of Americus, GA; three children, Shelly Stringfellow Wells and her
husband, Ben of Cobb, GA, Robbie Stringfellow and his wife, Tina of Ellaville,
GA, and Ashley Stringfellow Wilson and her husband, Bryan of Americus, GA; a brother,
Bill Stringfellow and his wife, Judy of Columbus, GA; a stepsister, Georgia
Hooker of Plant City, FL; seven grandchildren,
Grady "A. J." Pounders, Michael Sheffield (Lauran), Jordan Wells,
Cheslie Fripp (Stephen), Blake Stringfellow (Nikki), Riley Blankenship and Rhett Wilson; and nine
great-grandchildren, Lynleigh, Addy, Logan, Kendall, Samuel, Joshua, Nathan,
Ellie and Dawson.
Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, July 3, 2018,
at Ebenezer Baptist Church with Mr. Stephen Fripp and the Rev. Brian Fuller
officiating. Burial will follow in Andersonville National Cemetery. Pallbearers
will be Blake Stringfellow, Michael Sheffield, Dustin Sullivan, Wade Sullivan,
Jesse Holt and Dana Payne.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2016, Plains, Sumter Co., GA, Obituary
Americus Times-Recorder (GA) - February 3, 2016
George Theron Dominick Jr., age 74, of 707 Thrasher Road, Plains,
died at Feb. 2, 2016, at Phoebe Sumter Medical Center, [Americus,
Sumter Co., GA]. A native
of Plains, he was born July 21, 1941, the son of the late George Theron and
Jewel Dominick Sr.
Mr Dominick was a member of St. Andrews Lutheran Church in Plains.
He loved fishing and his special friend "Hound Dog."
Graveside services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, Feb. 5, 2016, at
Lebanon Cemetery in Plains with the Rev. Charles Thompson officiating.
Survivors include his wife,
Betty Sue Blankenship Fox
Dominick of Plains; three
daughters and sons-in-law, Ronda and Kevin Wells of Ellaville, Dana and David
McLemore of Americus, and Kim and Sonny Achtchi of Atlanta; two sons and
daughter-in-law, Jeff and Sonya Fox of Americus, and Michael Dominick of
Plains; a brother, Tommy Dominick of Perry; 11 grandchildren and one
great-grandchild.
He was preceded in death by a daughter-in-law, Pam Dominick and a
sister, Barbara Hollingshead.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Telfair
2015, Lumber City, Telfair Co., GA, Obituary
Published in The Telegraph on Jan. 28, 2015
Cora Conley, age 103, of Lumber City, died Sunday, January 25, 2015
at Lumber City Nursing Home. Mrs. Conley was born April 29, 1911 in Telfair
County to the late Carlos Renfroe and the late Matilda Ann Varnadoe Renfroe.
She was a Homemaker and member of Fishing Creek Baptist Church.
She is preceded in death by her Husband, Lewis Daniel Conley,
Son-in-Law, James H. Sears Sr., two brothers and a sister.
Survivors include her Daughter, Velma Ann Sears of Macon; Three Grandchildren, Lisa S. Blankenship, James H. Sears, Jr and John W. Sears all
of Macon; Eight Great-Grandchildren, Ten Great-Great Grandchildren and several
nieces and nephews also survived.
Funeral Services will be held Wednesday, January 28, 2015 in the
Chapel of Wainright-Parlor Funeral home with Rev. J. Barry Owens. Interment
will follow in Riverside Cemetery in Lumber City.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Thomas
+2018, Meigs, Thomas
Co., GA, Obituary
The Moultrie Observer, (GA) - June 26, 2018
Mr. Ronnie Daughtry, 47, of Meigs, passed away June 24, 2018 at his
residence. He was born on September 25, 1970 in Camilla.
On March 26, 1999 in Moultrie, he married Renee
Blankenship Daughtry. He was
the owner of Ronnie Daughtry Construction. Ronnie was a great family man, who
loved the Lord. He loved spending time with his children. Ronnie was also an
avid outdoorsman that had a passion for hunting and fishing.
He is survived by his wife,
Renee Blankenship Daughtry of Meigs; children, Ethan Sean Daughtry
and Bailey Nicole Daughtry, both of Meigs; father, Ronald L. Daughtry, Sr and
wife Pam of Pelham; mother, Jerrie Ann Smith Autrey and husband Emory of Meigs;
sister, Celeste Daughtry Franklin and husband Tony of Moultrie; Father-in-law and Mother-in-law, Robert and Brenda Blankenship of Coolidge; sister-in-law, Michelle Blankenship Walden and Franklin Walden Jr. of Valdosta; nieces and nephews, Aaron
Rogers, Lydia Franklin, Elizabeth Walden, and Ellise Walden.
Memorial services will be held at 10:00 AM, Saturday, June 30th at
Allen & Allen Funeral Home Chapel. Pastor Franklin Walden Jr. will
officiate.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Tift
2015, El Dorado, Tift Co., GA, Obituary
http://www.tributes.com/obituary/show/David-F.-Nimmo-102807020
David F. Nimmo
was born on June 3, 1951 and passed away on Thursday, August 20,
2015. David was a resident of El Dorado, Georgia at the time of his passing.
He was preceded in death by his wife JoAnne.
David's Family And Friends Will Gather On Sunday August 23 From 2-5
P.M. At Carlson Funeral Home 200 S. Star El Dorado Ks 67042. Graveside Service
Monday August 24 Meeting At Hogoboom Oil Field Trucking Co. 767 Oil Hill Road
At 2:00 P.M. To Process To Blankenship Cemetery For Graveside Services At 3:00 P.M.
Memorial
Contributions May Be Directed To Kansas Oil Museum In Care Of The Funeral Home.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2015, Tifton, Tift
Co., GA, Obituary
Tifton Gazette (GA) Date: April 16, 2015
Mary Maxine West McKee, 71, of Tifton, died Wednesday, April 15,
2015, at her residence. Mrs. McKee was born June 18, 1943 in Omega to the late
Wilbur and Reba Blankenship
West.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday at Eastside Baptist
Church with the Rev. Shane Ashley and the Rev. Brantley Seymour officiating.
Interment will follow at Tift Memorial Gardens. The deacons of Eastside Baptist
Church will serve as pallbearers.
Mrs. McKee was the oldest charter member at Eastside Baptist
Church, where she sang in the choir. She was a homemaker who loved her friends
and enjoyed working in her yards, shopping, attending yard sales, riding
motorcycles and spoiling children. Her family, especially her
grandchildren, were very special to her.
She was also preceded in death by her husband of 52 years at the
time of his death, Willie Glen McKee, who died Nov. 14, 2006; a granddaughter,
Leanna McKee; and two brothers, Michael West and Ronald West.
Mrs. McKee is survived by a son, Mike McKee of Tifton; a daughter,
Genia McKee of Tifton; a grandson, Shane McKee of Tifton; two brothers, Winston
and his wife, Patsy West, and John West of Tifton; two sisters, Edna McBee of
Ty Ty and Pam and her husband, Billy Tucker, of Cairo; a sister-in-law, Peggy
West of Tifton; and several nieces and nephews.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Towns
+2017, Young Harris, Towns Co., GA, Obituary
Mr. George Darrell Shook age 66 of State Hwy 66, Young Harris,
passed away peacefully on Friday May 5, 2017 at Union General Hospital
following an extended illness. Mr. Shook was born on November 14, 1950 in
Murphy NC, the son of the late Jack C. and Edna Sparks Shook.
Mr. Shook served in the US Army and was a recipient of the Purple
Heart award from the Vietnam War. He was a member of Old Brasstown Baptist
Church and the Stephens Masonic Lodge.
He was preceded in death by sisters
Mae Stamey, Dorothy Mathis, Glenda
Blankenship and infant Gail
Shook; brothers Cecil Shook and J.C. Shook.
Surviving Mr. Shook is his wife and best friend Joyce, son and
daughter-in-law Landon and Felisea Shook of Young Harris GA, son and
daughter-in-law Darrin and Angie Shook of Hayesville NC, his Yorki Sissy,
sister and brother-in-law Carolyn and Jackie Green of Norcross GA, brother-in-law Henry Blankenship of Cathlamet WA, sister-in-law and
brother-in-law Jane and Mark Taylor of Turtletown TN; six grandchildren Brett
and wife Jana Shook, Madison Shook, Brieanna Shook, Cheyanne Shook, Amber Day
Taylor, and Jacob Taylor; three great-grandchildren, Adreona Shook, Hadley Rae
Welch, and arriving in July Braelyn Shook. Several nieces, nephews and cousins
also survive.
A memorial service will be held at a later date at the Old
Brasstown Baptist Church. Mountain View Funeral Home of Blairsville is in
charge of the arrangements.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Troup
+2015, LaGrange, Troup Co., GA, Obituary
Mrs. Ruth Eskell Blankenship Norris, 88, of LaGrange passed away Saturday, March 7, 2015 at
Hospice LaGrange. Mrs. Norris was born October 10, 1926 in Parkin, AR, daughter
of the late Rhul Blankenship and Daisey Rock Blankenship.
She had lived in LaGrange most of her life and was a member of
First United Methodist Church of LaGrange.
In addition to her parents, Mrs. Norris was preceded in death by
her husband, Lester Elliott Norris.
Survivors include two daughters, Beverly (Cooper) McHugh and Kay
Martin; grandchildren, Laura Hurt, Steve Martin, Davis McHugh, and Elliott
McHugh; great grandchildren, David Lee Stevens, Derrick Stevens, Trevor Hurt,
Lindsay Ann Hurt, Paisley Skye McHugh, Olivia Rainn McHugh, and Madison Martin;
sisters, Jackie Persons, Kameta Soper, and Carolyn
Youngblood; and several nieces and nephews.
Graveside funeral services will be held 3:00 P.M. Wednesday, March
11, 2015 in Restlawn Memory Gardens.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2017, LaGrange, Troup
Co., GA, Obituary
Marion Ann Folds, 72, of LaGrange, GA passed away Saturday, March
18, 2017 at Piedmont Atlanta Hospital. Mrs. Folds was born January 1, 1945 in
LaGrange, GA to the late James Monroe Turner and Marion Ellen Scott Turner.
She was a faithful member of Baptist Tabernacle and loved camping
in her leisure time.
Survivors include her husband, James Folds; children, David
(Patricia) Sharp of Senoia, Tracy (Scott) Vandyke of LaGrange, Dayna (Felix)
Godinez, Jami (Carlos) Sanchez, Tammy Norris all of Box Springs, and Kim
(Brandon) Rakowski of LaGrange; 18 grandchildren including Merissa Bell, Brenda (J. P.) Blankenship, Lisa Vandyke, and Brandon Vandyke; 14 great grandchildren including Ryleigh McCall and Bella Blankenship; and a host of other relatives and
friends.
Funeral services will be 11:00am Wednesday, March 22, 2017 at
Baptist Tabernacle with Reverend Jimmy McMillian officiating. Burial will
follow in Hillview Annex.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2017, LaGrange, Troup
Co., GA, Obituary
LaGrange Daily News (GA) - July 24, 2017
Marie Michelle Johnson Mock, 50, of LaGrange passed away Saturday [22Jul2017] at Hospice LaGrange. She was born July
27, 1966 in LaGrange the daughter of the late Kenneth L. and Juanita Ford
Johnson.
Michelle had lived LaGrange all of her life and was a 1984 graduate
of LaGrange High School and member of Callaway Baptist Church. She was a Great
Mother, Friend and never met a stranger.
She was preceded in death by maternal grandparents Roy (Cebo) &
Louise Ford and paternal grandparents
Marie Blankenship Pippin & Emory Bryant Pippin, Sr.
Survivors include: Her Son & Daughter-in-law: Robert Taylor
(Regan)Mock; Brother: Michael Todd Johnson; Her
Nieces: Shelby & Maggie Johnson; Aunts: "Miss Bobbie" Frailey and
Lynn (Steve) Rooks; Uncles: Mike (Charlotte) Ford and Tony Pippin; Cousins:
Bryant Pippin, Ashley (Token) Conaway, Shane (Kelly) Frailey (Troup County Tax
Commissioner), Shannon Frailey, Micheal (Crystal) Frailey, Andy (Brittany) Ford
and Marty (Robin) Cofield
The Gathering of Family & Friends will be held at 2 p.m.
Monday, from the Callaway Baptist Church with the Reverend Brad Thompson and
Pastor Brandon Brooks officiating.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2017, LaGrange, Troup
Co., GA, Obituary
LaGrange Daily News (GA) - August 23, 2017
Mrs. Peggy Pressley Hale, 80, of LaGrange, passed away Tuesday,
Aug. 22, 2017, at Hospice LaGrange. Mrs. Hale was born Dec. 13, 1936, in Troup
County, daughter of the late Sammy and Maybell Blankenship
Pressley.
Before her retirement, she was employed by LaGrange Moulding and
the Dixie Divison of West Point Pepperell. She was a member of Friendship
Baptist Church.
She was preceded in death by her brothers and sister, Loyd
Pressley, Bobbie Pressley, Gerald Pressley, and Lois Knight.
Survivor include her husband, Alears Hale of LaGrange; sons, Gary
Hale of LaGrange, Anthony Gatens and his wife, Carrie of Hogansville; brothers,
Billy Pressley and Riley Pressley, both of LaGrange; four grandchildren; four
great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be 2 p.m., Thursday, in the Chapel of Claude
A. McKibben and Sons Funeral Home. Rev. Tom Kennedy will officiate and
interment will be Shadowlawn Cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
1940 Census, La
Grange, Troup Co., GA,
Pressley, Sammie 30, M, GA, Head,
Pressley,
Maybell 26, F,
GA, Wife,
Pressley, Billie 08, M, GA, Son,
Pressley, Lois 05, F, GA, Dau,
Pressley, Bobbie 00, M, GA, Son,
https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:K7PT-ZD1
+2017, LaGrange, Troup Co., GA, Obituary
LaGrange Daily News (GA) - October 13, 2017
Mrs. Violet Marie Blankenship Adamson, age 94, of LaGrange, passed away on Oct. 11, 2017 at the
Florence Hand Home. Mrs. Adamson was born on Feb. 20, 1923 in Ashland, Alabama
to the late Ethridge Blankenship and Camilla Alford Blankenship.
She retired from International Platex and was a member of the
Callaway Baptist Church.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her
husband, Leo Adamson.
Survivors include her son, Ronnie Adamson (Linda) of LaGrange;
daughters, Eugenia McIntyre (Steven) of LaGrange, Lynn Welborn (Mike) of
Alpharetta, Barbara Adamson of LaGrange and Virginia Kirby (Gene Brown) of
LaGrange; 12 grandchildren; 19 great grandchildren; one great great grandchild;
extended family and friends.
Funeral services will be held on Saturday, October 14, 2017 at
11:00 am at the Callaway Baptist Church. Interment to follow
at Restlawn Memory Gardens.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2017, LaGrange, Troup
Co., GA, Obituary
LaGrange Daily News (GA) - December 15, 2017
Mrs. Sara Carolyn Blankenship, 81, of LaGrange passed away Tuesday, Dec. 12, 2017 at West
Georgia Hospice. She was born July 10, 1936, in Tupelo, Mississippi.
She retired at Kaydon as a Purchasing Agent and a member of the
First Baptist Church on the Square. She earned her BS degree in Business at
LaGrange College.
She was preceded in death by a son, Charles Cato and daughter, Toni
Simmons.
Survivors include husband,
Dale Blankenship; sister, Virginia McCarter; grandson,
Jeremy Allen, and a great granddaughter; Ruby Allen.
Funeral service will be held 11 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 16, 2017, in
the Striffler-Hamby Mortuary LaGrange Chapel with Rev. Paul Blair officiating.
Burial will be at Restlawn Memory Gardens.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2017, LaGrange, Troup
Co., GA, Obituary
LaGrange Daily News (GA) - December 19, 2017
Ms. Barbara Ann Adamson, age 77, of LaGrange, passed away on Dec.
17, 2017, at the WellStar West Georgia Hospice. Ms. Adamson was born on Sept.
23, 1940, in Ashland, Alabama to the late Leon Leo Adamson and Violet Blankenship Adamson.
She worked for a number of years at Playtex.
Survivors include her siblings, Ronald Leon Adamson and his wife
Linda, Carolyn Virginia Kirby and her husband Gene Brown, Eugenia Marie
McIntyre and her husband Steven and Susan Lynn Welborn and her husband Mike;
numerous nieces and nephews and extended family.
Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, Dec. 20, 2017, at 11 a.m.
at the Higgins LaGrange Chapel. Interment
to follow at Restlawn Memory Gardens.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2018, Lagrange, Troup
Co., GA, Death
https://www.dignitymemorial.com/obituaries/lagrange-ga/dale-blankenship-7799217
Dale Julius Blankenship, February 23, 1935 – March 21, 2018
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2018, LaGrange, Troup
Co., GA, Obituary
LaGrange Daily News (GA) - March 23, 2018
Mr. Dale
Blankenship was born Feb. 23,
1935.
The Alabama Million Dollar Heavenly Band has another baritone
player. Julius Dale Blankenship, better known as Dale, has gone to share
war stories with his idol Paul "Bear" Bryant. Anyone who knew Dale
understood that he was a true 'Bama fan. He even took his children to a church
in Alabama where the 'Bama fans sat on the right-hand side and those from
Auburn sat on the left.
Dale graduated from the University of Alabama with a master's
degree in electrical engineering. He always enjoyed building things and
tinkering. He was frequently the one trying to find a better, cheaper way of
doing construction projects. His career took him from vacuum salesman to
corporate executive, with a brief stint in the U.S. Army, 101st Airborn
Division as a paratrooper.
But not only was he a fan of the Crimson Tide, he also was a true
patriot. He loved this country and was frequently brought to tears upon hearing
the "Battle Hymn of the Republic." Many late nights would find him in
his recliner watching old black and white war movies.
He also loved beautiful women. In fact, he married three of them.
The last one "took." Carolyn was the true love of his life, and he
never got over losing her two months ago. Their love was the real deal.
He joins Carolyn in the hereafter with his parents, Polly and Happy, his baby brother, Paul, and
his infant daughter, Catherine Ann.
Dale is survived by his brothers,
Don, Wiley and Joe; his sisters, Shirley, Nell and Wanda; his children, Sandy and Dale; his grandchildren, Cortney Lee, Casey
Ann, Mary Catherine and Cory Dale; and his faithful dog, Max.
A memorial service will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, March 24, 2018, at
the First Baptist Church on the Square in LaGrange, Georgia.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2019, LaGrange, Troup
Co., GA, Obituary
Ledger-Enquirer (Columbus, GA) - March 22, 2019
Lois Annette Turner Beach of LaGrange, GA, passed away on March 19,
2019 at age 82 (January 9, 1937) after a long and courageous battle with
cancer.
Throughout her career Anne showed a keen mind and skill with
numbers as she worked as a bookkeeper and tax preparer for various businesses
in the Columbus, GA area. Anne demonstrated her strength and courage in the
face of cancer throughout her remaining years at Florence Hand Home in LaGrange
where she served as a resident volunteer. She called bingo, read Bible
devotions to the "old folks" at Florence Hand and routinely visited
with those residents unable to leave their rooms. Her love for her family was
only matched by her love for her Lord.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Odis H. Turner, and a daughter, Robin Sandra
Duraski.
Annette, affectionately known as "Granny" is survived by
her children, Dr. and Mrs. Rod M. (Anne) Duraski of LaGrange; Mr. and Mrs.
Ralph S. (Kay) Duraski of LaGrange; Mrs. Rhonda A. Cicak of Colorado Springs
CO; Mr. and Mrs. Russell T. (Kathy) Duraski of Montgomery, AL. She has 11
grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren. She has one sister, Gaynelle
Blankenship of Columbus, GA,
two nieces and a nephew and too many other family and friends to mention, but
all of whom she fiercely loved.
Services will be held at Striffler Hamby Mortuary 4071 Macon Road
Columbus, GA, Saturday, March 23, 2019 at 3:00 pm.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2019, LaGrange, Troup Co., GA, Obituary
LaGrange Daily News (GA) - March 20, 2019
Mrs. Annie Kate Carrington, age 94 ½, passed away on March 19,
2019, at the Twin Fountains Home. Mrs. Carrington was born on May 1, 1924, in
Heard County to the late James Woody Shelnutt and Ruby Inez Pike Shelnutt.
Mrs. Carrington worked for Callaway Mills and assisted her husband
in the garbage collection business, the coal business and a produce truck
business. She was a member of the Shoal Creek Baptist Church, a member of the
Shoal Creek Baptist Church Choir and a member of the Golden Joy Club.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her first
husband, Burrell King, Jr., her second husband of 41 years, Charlie Lee
Carrington, a sister, Inez Fincher and a niece, Sherrell West.
Survivors include her son and daughter-in-law, Mike and Jeanell
King of LaGrange; daughter, Carolyn Jackson of Canton, Arkansas; grandchildren, Jeffery Jackson (Julie),
Tammy Lisa Langley (Chris), Tammy Michelle King Worley (Dwane) and Crystal Lynn King Blankenship (Byron); great grandchildren, Kimberlee Paige
Jackson, Colton Lee Jackson, Jeff Wayne Clark, Daniel Steven Bardwell, Michael
Chalk, Hunter Lane Jester, Cheyenne Nicole Jester, Cody Alexander Worley, Mary
Grace Worley, Mikayla Leeann
Blankenship and Troy Preston
Blankenship ; nephew, Charles
Fincher; cousins, June Echols and Jackie Neighbors; housebound caregivers,
Florence Raglin, Tiny McMullins, Francine Nelson, Amy Nelson, Cookie Ray,
Sandra Baker, Gretta Porter, Melanie Hill, Mary Foster, the Staff's of Twin
Fountains Home and WellStar West Georgia Hospice.
Funeral services will be held on Friday, March 22, 2019, at 1 pm,
at the Higgins LaGrange Chapel with the Rev. Anthony
Hovey and the Rev. Alan Smith officiating. Interment will follow at Shadowlawn
Cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Union
2015, Blairsville, Union Co., GA, Obituary
http://www.meaningfulfunerals.net/fh/obituaries/obituary.cfm?o_id=3012026&fh_id=14808
Mrs. Helen “Zola” Blankenship age 93 of Harbin Court Blairsville passed away peacefully on
Thursday March 19, 2015 in the Union General Hospital following an extended
illness. Mrs. Blankenship was born on August 7, 1921 in Saltville, VA., the
daughter of the late Sidney Mullins and the late Lucy Sullins Mullins.
Helen was a devoted Christian and was a loving mother, grandmother,
great grandmother and great – great grandmother. Mrs. Blankenship was a member
of Sarah Bay Baptist Church in Bradenton, FL.
Surviving Mrs. Blankenship are one son Reggy
Blankenship of Morganton, GA.,
two grandchildren, Tony Blankenship and Lori Davis, five great grandchildren, Tess and Chandler
Blankenship, Bryce Buczynski, Brandon Blankenship and Jarrod Davis, two great-great
grandchildren, Ava Lynn and Cayden, many other relatives and friends also
survive.
Funeral services will be held on Monday March 23, 2015 at 2:00 pm
from the Brown and Sons Funeral Home Chapel in Bradenton, FL. with the Rev.
Brandon Brooks officiating. Family members will serve as pallbearers. Interment
will follow in the Mansion Memorial Park Cemetery in Ellenton, FL.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2016, Blairsville, Union Co., GA, Obituary
https://prod3.meaningfulfunerals.net/fh/print.cfm?type=obituary&o_id=4013800&fh_id=14808
Vonnie Lou Warren, 98, of Sunny View Drive, Blairsville, passed
away peacefully at her home on Wednesday November 23, 2016 following an
extended illness. She was born in Union County on January 5, 1918 to Ben &
Bell Jones Garrett.
Mrs. Warren was a lifelong resident of Union County and a member of
Fairview Baptist Church. Vonnie enjoyed taking care of children, sewing,
quilting and gardening.
Mrs. Warren is preceded in death by her husband, Grady Warren who
passed away in 2006, two children, Jerry Warren & Joy Dean Warren and two
sisters, Bonnie Garrett & Grace Duval.
Vonnie is survived by four children,
Eulene Deaver, Shirley
Blankenship, Monroe Warren
& Ricky Warren, nine Grandchildren, Lisa, Bryan, Tammy, Eric, Kevin, Shane,
Christina, Tiffiany & Brittany. Twenty Great
Grandchildren, Ten Great-Great Grandchildren, and a host of other family &
friends also survive.
Funeral services for Mrs. Warren will be held on Saturday November
26, 2016 at 2:00 PM from the Mountain View Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Marty
Duncan officiating. The following gentlemen will serve as pallbearers, Terry
Kane, Fredy Perez, Coby Warren, Eric Hughes, Kevin Warren and Bryan Plott.
Burial will follow in the Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church Cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2017, Blairsville, Union Co., GA, Obituary
Mr. William Dewey Hampton (Bill) age 54 of 1102 Paul Nicholson Rd.
Blairsville, GA passed on Thursday morning March 16, 2017 at his home. Bill was
born on May 20, 1962 of the late Minnie Pearl Lawson and Joseph Denton at
Logan, WV.
He was raised in Logan and moved to Murphy, NC in the 1980’s. Bill
worked at Emerson Electric in Peachtree for several years before moving to
Blairsville. Bill obtained his Contractors license doing building and
remodeling. He was owner of Hampton Construction.
Bill enjoyed working, spending time with his family and friends,
fishing, flea markets, cold Bud Light and a good smoke. He was loved by many,
and will be greatly missed.
He was preceded in death by his son, Matthew Hampton and Grandson
Hudson Hunter.
Bill is survived by his wife, Junenell Graves Hampton, sons, Joshua
Hampton and wife, Bridgette of Turtletown, TN., Isaiah Hampton and wife, Amanda
Hampton of Morganton, GA., daughter, Rebekah Hampton of Blairsville and same as
a son, Robert Churchill of Mineral Bluff, GA., and daughter in law Alisha
Wheeler of Blairsville, five grandchildren, Lawson Hampton, Luke (Bubba)
Hampton and Lilly Hampton of Blairsville, Toccoa Hampton and Ellie Hampton of
Morganton, a beloved pet Rottweiler, “Poppy”, four brothers, Danny Hampton of
Blairsville, Jerry Mitchell and Missy Blankenship
of Logan, WV, Darrell Lawson of Wayne, WV, Patrick Lawson of Branchland, WV,
one sister, Kimberly Lawson of Milton WV, several nieces and nephews also
survive.
No services are planned at this time.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Upson
2015, Thomaston, Upson Co., GA, Obituary
Published in The Thomaston Times from Apr. 27 to
Apr. 28, 2015
Mrs. Nina Nipper Pitts, 86, of Thomaston, died Saturday, April 25,
2015 at Golden Living Center. Mrs. Pitts was born in Cordele on November 26,
1928, a daughter of the late Leon Curtis Nipper and Essie Mae Adkins Nipper.
Graveside funeral services for Mrs. Pitts will be held on Friday,
May 1, 2015 at 2 p.m. in Crystal Hill Cemetery with Mr. Jack Phipps
officiating.
She was a retired jewelry manager for K-mart.
Mrs. Pitts is survived by her two sons and their wives, Mark and
Lisa Pitts of Thomaston and Dave and Linda Pitts of Londonderry, New Hampshire;
a sister, Betty (James) Coker of Thomaston; four grandchildren, Mark Corey Pitts of Temple, Megan Blankenship of Thomaston, Caitilin Pitts of Boston,
Massachusetts, and Thomasin Pitts of New Hampshire; and three great-grandchildren, Harley Blankenship and Caden Blankenship,
both of Thomaston, and Allie Pitts of Savannah.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Paul Vernon Pitts.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Walker
+2018, Chickamauga, Walker Co., GA, Obituary
Chattanooga Times Free Press (TN) - June 4, 2018
Gayle Franklin "Frank" Scruggs, 80 [1938], passed away on Saturday, June 2, 2018.
He was born to the late Gayle Green Scruggs and Etta Elizabeth Parrish Scruggs in St. Louis.
He has lived most of his life in the North Georgia Area and was of
the Baptist Faith. He served his country in the U.S. Army National Guard and
retired from U.S. Pipe in 2001 after more than 30 yrs. He was a loving husband,
father, grandfather and brother, who will be greatly missed.
Frank was also preceded in death by his sisters, Betty Jean Biddle and Juanita Blankenship;
brother, Charles Hubert Scruggs and great grandchild, Rylee Sue Thurmon.
He is survived by his loving wife, of 60 yrs., Reba Scruggs;
children, Edwin Scruggs, Kim Scruggs, Charles (Frances "Sissy" )
Scruggs and Kerrie (Rich) Huff; sisters, Eloise Gutshall and Nancy Sutton;
brother, Larry Scruggs, seven grandchildren, seven great grandchildren and
several nieces and nephews.
The funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, June 5,
2018, in the W.L. Wilson & Sons Funeral Home chapel, Oglethorpe, with
Pastor Rich Huff officiating. Interment will follow in Tennessee-Georgia
Memorial Park. A
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2017, High Point, Walker Co., GA, Obituary
Chattanooga Times Free Press (TN) - February 15, 2017
Glenn Alfred Wheeler, Sr. 77, passed away unexpectedly Sunday, Feb.
12, 2017. Mr. Wheeler was born and raised in south Chattanooga and remained a
resident of the Chattanooga area residing in the Highpoint Community of Walker
County, Ga., at the time of his death.
Glenn attended Kirkman Technical High School in Chattanooga. He
later attended the University of Tennessee at Knoxville and University of
Tennessee at Chattanooga. In March 1958, he joined the U.S. Army and returned
home in February 1961. He was primarily stationed state side in Anchorage,
Alaska. Mr. Wheeler's work experiences included jobs with the Tennessee Valley
Authority, Atlas Chemical Company at the Volunteer Army Ammunition Plant, and
Erlanger Hospital. In 1968, Glenn established Wheeler Cabinet Shop, a custom
cabinet and millwork business. He later renamed his business as Wheeler Mill
Work and Lumber. He was a Mason and a staunch Republican.
He was the youngest child of the late John William and Flora
Blanche (Hampton) Wheeler. He was preceded in death by siblings, Willie Blanche (Wheeler) Looney, of Flintstone, Ga.; John
Lafayette Wheeler, Sr., of Chattanooga, and Yvonnie June (Wheeler) Blankenship, of Nashville.
He is survived by siblings, Wade H. Wheeler, Sr. of Dunlap, Tenn.;
Bernard Wheeler; and Juanita Wheeler Hard and Juanita (Wheeler) Harding, of
Danville, Calif. Additionally he is survived by G. Alfred Wheeler, Jr., of
Rossville, Ga., and Robert V. and Lorraine Wheeler and grandson, Alexander
Wheeler, of Arlington, Mass. Many nephews and nieces survive Glenn as well.
Funeral services will be 1 p.m. Friday, at the funeral home chapel,
with Pastor Joe Brown officiating. Internment is at Forest Hills Cemetery in
Chattanooga. Nephews will be pallbearers.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2015, Rock Spring, Walker Co., GA, Obituary
Chattanooga Times Free Press (TN) Date: February 12, 2015
William "W. A." Whaley, 83, passed away Tuesday, Feb. 10,
2015.
He was a member of the Mineral Park Baptist Church of Ooltewah.
Preceded by his parents Edgar Whaley and Mamie Nichols; one sister
Helen Edgeman.
Survived by loving wife of 60 years Polly Whaley, of Rock Spring;
daughter and son-in-law Angie (Dale) Key, of Rock Spring; sons and
daughter-in-law Lebron (Angelia) Whaley, of Rossville and Tim Whaley, of Rock
Spring; sisters Florence Lee of Arizona, Julia Ann Frankenstein and Bobbie
Geiser, both of Oregon; grandchildren
Josh Whaley, Jessica Tallent, Kevin Key, Samantha Strickland and Melissa Blankenship; great -grandchildren Kevin, Jacob, Ryan,
Maci and Aydn.
Funeral from the Wallis Memorial Chapel at
1 p.m. Friday, Feb. 13, with Dr. Ernest Groce officiating.
Interment
in Rock Spring Cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2016, Rossville, Walker
Co., GA, Obituary
Chattanooga Times Free Press (TN) - August 14, 2016
Jeanette Blankenship Friar, went to Heaven to be with the Lord on Aug.
11, 2016. She was born in Drexel, NC, on Aug. 19, 1937, to the late Evelyn L. and E. Fritz Blankenship, Sr.
She has lived in the North Georgia area since 1955. She is a member
of Calvary Memorial Baptist Church, Fort Oglethorpe.
She is survived by two daughters, Cindy (Gary) Ashley, of Acworth,
Ga., and Lynn (Michael) McAmis, of Ringgold, Ga.; two granddaughters, Karen
Ashley, of Kennesaw, Ga., and Emily McAmis, of Ringgold, Ga.; three great-
grandchildren, Gillian, Jacob and Brigid, Kennesaw; two sisters, Sue Scott, of Fort Oglethorpe, Ga., and Iva Kennedy, of Vero Beach, Fla.
She was preceded in death by her brothers, E. Fritz
Blankenship, Jr. and Vernon Blankenship.
Per Jeanette's request, there will be no visitation or funeral
service.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2018, Rossville, Walker
Co., GA, Obituary
http://www.tributes.com/obituary/show/Lisa-Jackson-Blankenship-105943088
Lisa Jackson Blankenship, October 18, 1964 - March 20, 2018, Rossville, Georgia
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2018, Rossville, Walker
Co., GA, Obituary
http://www.wilsonfuneralhome.com/obituaries/Lisa-Blankenship/#!/Obituary
Lisa Jackson Blankenship, age 53 of
Rossville passed away Tuesday, March 20, 2018.
She was a member of Pleasant Hill Baptist
Church.
She was preceded in death by her father,
Grady Jackson.
Lisa is survived by her son, Jake Blankenship; mother, Ruby
Jackson; sister, Cathy (Danny) Harper; nieces, Tiffany (Buddy) Parker and Amber
(Curtis) Duncan; several great nieces and nephews.
A Graveside service will be held on
Friday, March 23, 2018, at 2:00 p.m. at Calvary Gardens with Pastor George
“Dink” Gates officiating. Arrangements by W. L. Wilson and
Sons Funeral Home-Ft. Oglethorpe.
Lisa J.
Blankenship – b.28Oct1964 – Chickamauga, GA:
https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:KPFY-6HW
Relatives -
Felix S. Blankenship, James W. Blankenship, Linda Blankenship, Willene
Blankenship, Winifred J. Blankenship.
Felix S.
Blankenship – b.25May1965 - Chickamauga, GA:
https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:KPFY-6HC
Relatives -
James W. Blankenship, Linda Blankenship, Lisa J. Blankenship, Willene
Blankenship, Winifred J. Blankenship.
+2018, Rossville, Walker
Co., GA, Obituary
Chattanooga Times Free Press (TN) - June 11, 2018
Jessie Mae Hendrix Cochran, 88 [1930], of Rossville was called home for an
early birthday celebration by her Lord and Savior on Saturday, June 9, 2018.
She was a lifelong resident of the North Georgia area and was a
faithful member of People's Baptist Church. She was previously employed with
Cutters Laboratory for several years and loved playing Bingo to such an extreme
that most of her friends eventually just started calling her "Bingo".
She loved playing scrabble, being with friends and family and was
affectionately known as the "neighborhood mother", it didn't matter
if you were her child or not, she treated you as one of her own and would
always put others needs first. She was a true Patriot, red, white & blue
were her colors and she was proud of her country and the men and women that fought
for our freedom. She was a loving and devoted sister, wife, mother, grandmother
and great grandmother who will truly be missed by all who knew her.
She was preceded in death by her loving husband, Lawrence Paul Cochran; son, SGT. Wesley
Cochran; daughter, Gail Veal and grandson, Jeff Veal.
Survivors include her children,
Roddy and (Nancy) Cochran; Carmen Pitts and Bunny and (Ray) Blankenship; sister, Helen Whitt; 10 grandchildren; several
great-grandchildren; several great-great-grandchildren and numerous nieces,
nephews and extended family and friends.
Funeral services will be held at 1 pm. Wednesday, June 13, 2018, in
the Fort Oglethorpe Chapel with Pastor Richard Foster officiating. Burial will
follow in the Chattanooga National Cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Bonita Cochran
[Blankenship] Worley – b.03Dec1962 – Rossville, GA:
https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:KPVC-NYW
Relatives -
George R. Blankenship, Herman L. Worley Jr., J. R. Worley, Palsy L. Worley,
Patsy Whitaker, Randall Eugene Worley, Shannon Lee Romines, Tim Worley
George Ray
Blankenship – b.24Feb1972 – Rossville, GA:
https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:KPNW-XKK
Relatives -
Bonita C. Blankenship, Hazel D. Blankenship, Jess Blankenship, Juanita E.
Blankenship, Norman Blankenship, Ray Blankenship, Raymond G. Blankenship.
Walton
+2018, Social Circle, Walton Co., GA, Funeral
http://www.tributes.com/obituary/show/Rebecca-Blankenship-105900972
Rebecca Blankenship,
March 6, 2018, Social Circle, Georgia
Funeral Services will be held Sunday, March 18, 2018, 2 PM, at the
Chapel of Caldwell & Cowan Funeral Home, 1215 Access Road, in Covington,
with Dr. Adam Cooper officiating and interment following in Lawnwood Memorial
Park.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2018, Social Circle, Walton Co., GA, Obituary
http://www.caldwellandcowan.com/obituaries/Rebecca-Blankenship-2/#!/Obituary
Rebecca “Becky” Blankenship of Social Circle, passed away March 6, 2018, at the age of 79 [1939]. Mrs. Blankenship, born in Chattanooga,
lived in Illinois before moving to Georgia in 1985.
She retired from Denon Digital Industries
in Madison. Mrs. Blankenship was a former member of the Red Hat Society,
enjoyed gardening, loved her family and took care of people she cherished until
the end of their life. She was a spiritual person and of the Christian faith.
Her selfless spirit was adored by many, and she will be greatly missed by all
who knew and loved her.
Mrs. Blankenship was preceded in death by
her husband, William Blankenship; grandson, Edwin Valenti; parents, Carl Stanfield and Margaret Foote; brothers, Gordon Stanfield, Jimmy
Stanfield, William Foote; and her step-daughter, Talana Blankenship.
Survivors include her daughter, Margaret
Ann Valenti of Social Circle; step-sons, David and Sara Blankenship, Randy and Monica
Blankenship; step-daughters, Penny and Jim Bendorf, Kim Seargo;
grandchildren, Lee Anne Marie Tant, Amy Lynn Citroni; 5 great-grandchildren; 11
step-grandchildren; and her sister, Mary Lee.
Funeral Services will be held Sunday,
March 18, 2018, 2 PM, at the Chapel of Caldwell & Cowan Funeral Home, 1215
Access Road, in Covington, with Dr. Adam Cooper officiating and interment
following in Lawnwood Memorial Park.
Ware
2015, Waycross, Ware Co., GA, Obituary
http://www.tributes.com/obituary/show/Randy-A.-Jones-102894675
Dr. Randy A. Jones, 68, died suddenly Wednesday (September 30,
2015) at the Mayo Clinic Health System in Waycross. He was born in Enterprise,
AL but had lived in Waycross since 1969. Dr. Jones was a son of the late Cecil
Floyd Jones and Arizona D. Jones.
He retired after nearly 40 years of service from the Ware County
Board of Education and the Clinch County Board of Education. He also retired
from the Georgia National Guard and served in Desert Storm and was a member of
First Baptist Church in Waycross.
He is survived by his wife, Brenda Fisher Jones of Waycross; a
daughter, Lindsay Jones of Waycross; a son, Ashley Jones of Waycross; two
sisters, Marsha Skoropat of Fernandina Beach, FL and Debbie Minton (Randy) of
Tifton; a brother, Jeff Jones (Anne) of Taylorsville, GA; two sisters-in-law, Janet Barnes (Freddie)
of Lexington, SC and Sharon
Blankenship (Bob) of Roswell, GA; a brother-in-law, Marc Fisher (Karen) of North
Augusta, SC; and several nieces, nephews, and other relatives.
A memorial service will be held 3:00 p.m. Friday (October 2, 2015)
at First Baptist Church, 702 Elizabeth St., Waycross, GA 31501..
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2018, Waycross, Ware
Co., GA, Obituary
Waycross Journal-Herald (GA) - September 13, 2018
Clyde "Marvin" Salis, 84, died Tuesday morning (Sept. 11,
2018) at his residence following an extended illness. He was the son of the
late Ralph Wesley Salis and the late Mollie Magdaline Moore Salis.
He was a native of Jacksonville, Fla., but moved to Georgia in
1975. He was a retired electrician with the IBEW Local 177 of Jacksonville and
after he moved to Georgia he worked as a school custodian with the Pierce
County School System. He was also a member in good standing for 15 years at the
Ivory Palace Church in Nahunta.
He was also preceded in death by a son, James Richard Walker, a
brother, Jerry Randall Salis, and a sister, Donna Dean Salis.
Survivors include three daughters,
Debra Marvene Blankenship, of Waverly, Cristy Salis Jennings
(husband, Billy), of Hoboken, and Rebecca Rae Salis Driggers (husband, Robert),
of Blackshear; two sons, Jimmy Dale Walker (wife, Rebecca), of Nahunta, and
Marvin Eugene Walker (wife, Staci), of Olustee, Fla.; a daughter-in-law, Doris
Walker; 20 grandchildren; numerous great-grandchildren; two brothers, Bernie
Ralph Salis (wife, Becky), of Yulee, Fla., and Ronnie Lamar Salis (wife,
Denah), of Jacksonville, Fla.; a sister-in-law, Margie Salis, of Jacksonville,
Fla.; former wife, Mary Salis Burch; three step-children, Melissa Chirah,
Crystye Hooks and Charlie Robertson; and numerous nieces, nephews and other
relatives.
A funeral will be held Friday afternoon at 1 p.m. in the Music
Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow in High Bluff Cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Debra M.
Blankenship – b.01Sep1953 - Waverly, GA: https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:K1QH-28K
Relatives -
Billy Blankenship, David W. Blakenship, David William Blankenship Ii, Wendi
Melissa Turner, William David Blankenship.
William David
Blankenship – b.03Oct1952 - Waverly, GA:
https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:K1Q4-WGH
Relatives -
Billy Blankenship, David W. Blakenship, David William Blankenship Ii, Debra H.
Blankenship, Ii David Blankenship, Wendi Melissa Turner.
Wayne
+2017, Jesup, Wayne
Co., GA, Obituary
The Press-Sentinel, (Jesup, GA) - July 29, 2017
Angela Careccia, 43 [1974], of Jesup died July 26, 2017. The Virginia native had
lived in Wayne County the past 11 years.
She loved her grandchildren and spent most of her time adoring
them.
Survivors are her loving husband, John Careccia of Jesup; a daughter, Heather Blankenship of Jesup; two sons, Corey and Matthew Blankenship,
both of Weaverville, North Carolina; two grandchildren,
Zowie and Bentley Blankenship;
loving parents, Tommy and Trish Bradley of Mars Hill, North Carolina; a sister,
Amanda Bradley of Elizabethton, Tennessee; a brother, Billy Bradley of Mars
Hill; several nieces and nephews; and a host of other family members and
friends.
Private memorial services will be held by the family. Rinehart and
Sons Funeral Home of Jesup is in charge of
arrangements.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Webster
+2015, Preston, Webster
Co., GA, Obituary
The Albany Herald, (GA) Date: May 12, 2015
Helen Davis Wiggins, 91, of Preston, died on May 11, 2015 at her
residence. Mrs. Wiggins was born in Terrell County, December 7, 1923, daughter
of the late William John Davis and Massery Thompson Davis.
The funeral service will be held at 11:00 A.M. Wednesday, May 13,
2015 at the graveside in the Liberty Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery in
Sumter County.
She was raised in Parrott and attended schools there. She was
married to the late Elder Leon Wiggins, Sr., who died in 2001. She was a
homemaker, an accomplished seamstress, and loved cooking and entertaining her
family. She was a member of the Liberty Primitive Baptist Church.
In addition to her husband and her parents, she was preceded in
death by a brother, three sisters, and three sons-in-law, Lamar Lewis, Jerry
Pilkinton, and Len Winkleman.
Survivors include three daughters,
Rosa Lee "Lelo" Pilkinton of Leesburg, Patricia W. Winkleman of
Salisbury, MD. Allene W.
Blankenship (Paul) of Preston; two sons, Leon Wiggins, Jr. (Kathy) of Smithville and
Dr. John Russell Wiggins (Rita) of Bogart & Williamson, GA a brother,
George Davis (Joyce) of Smithville, 14 Grandchildren and 20
Great-Grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2015, Preston, Webster
Co., GA, Obituary
https://www.meaningfulfunerals.net/fh/obituaries/obituary.cfm?o_id=3372477&fh_id=14815
Bennie Dewitt West, 80, of Preston, Georgia, died on November 5,
2015, at Phoebe Sumter Medical Center in Americus,
[Sumter Co.,]
Georgia. He was born on August 30, 1935, in Sumter County Georgia, to the late
Hilton West and Hallie Witt West.
Bennie is preceded in death by both of his parents; one brother,
David West and one sister, Abbey McGlaun.
He is survived by his wife, Donna H. West; two daughters, Patti Jo
(Jack) Callaway of Preston, Georgia and Tammy West of Plains, Georgia; two step-daughters, Amy (Peter Protho) Blankenship of Centerpoint, Georgia and Mandy
(Phillip) Jackson of Leesburg, Georgia; two grandchildren, Ansley Jackson and Averey Blankenship and two granddaughters.
Bennie worked with farmers for most of his life. He handled the
peanuts and chemicals that the farmers needed for their crops. He had worked
for Webster Farmers in Weston, Georgia, had his own business in Preston,
Georgia and also worked with the farmers in Richland, Georgia.
NASCAR was a passion of Bennie’s. He enjoyed watching the races and
talking about his favorite drivers. He loved to sit on his porch with his
favorite glass in his hand and wave at the farm trucks and peanut wagons as
they drove by their house.
Bennie was a member of the Mount Olive Methodist Church.
The service will be held on Saturday, November 7, 2015, at the
Baldwin Funeral Home Chapel, Richland, Georgia, at 3:00 PM, conducted by the
Reverends’ Raymond Smith and Robert Orr, with music by Neal Futch.
In lieu of
flowers:
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2016, Preston, Webster Co., GA, Obituary
http://www.greghancockfuneralchapel.com/obituaries/obituary-listings?obId=815436#/obituaryInfo
Betty Louise Hutto Blankenship, age 78, of 1343 West Centerpoint Rd., Preston, died at St.
Francis Hospital in Columbus,
[Muscogee Co., GA], Wednesday, March 9, 2016. A native of Claxton, she was born
March 26, 1937, the daughter of the late Clyde and Nellie Hutto.
Mrs. Blankenship was a homemaker and a member of Macedonia Baptist
Church.
Funeral services will be held Friday, March 11, 2016, at 2:00 PM at
Macedonia Baptist Church with Rev. Robert Orr officiating. Pallbearers include Shorty Blankenship,
Roger Webb, Robert Webb, David Smith, Dixie Warren, Jr and Boria Condrey, Jr.
Survivors include a son and
daughter-in-law, Linc and
Dana Blankenship of Preston;
three sisters and brothers-in-law, Callie Bridges of Covington, Carrie Nell and
Dixie Warren of Locust Grove, and Linda and Herman Moore of Harris County; six grandchildren, Mandy and Phillip
Jackson, Amy Blankenship, Matt and Haley Blankenship, Megan and Mauricio Gabriel, Dillon Blankenship and Austin Blaneknship;
and five great grandchildren, Averey
Blankenship, Ansley Jackson,
Olivia Gabriel, Amelia Gabriel and Hudson Blankenship.
She was preceded in death by her husband, A. A.
Blankenship, Jr., two sons, Clay Blankenship and Yancy Blankenship; and
two sisters, Lois Condrey and Nancy Chandler.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2016, Preston, Webster
Co., GA, Funeral
Published in Columbus Ledger-Enquirer on Oct.
20, 2016
Evelyn Blankenship Ellerbe, 92, Preston, GA, died 10/18/2016.
Graveside Service: Thursday, October 20, 2016, 10:00 AM, Macedonia
Baptist Cemetery, Preston, GA.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2016, Preston, Webster
Co., GA, Obituary
Evelyn Collins Blankenship Ellerbe, 92, passed away on October 18, 2016, at home in Webster
County Georgia. She was born on February 19, 1924, in Tarboro, NC, to the late
Malcolm D. Collins and Willie Maude Smith Collins.
Evelyn moved from North Carolina to Webster County when she married Henry Blankenship. She was a widow for several years before she married Lee Ellerbe.
She was a member of Macedonia Baptist Church. Evelyn enjoyed working in her
flower gardens, growing African violets, the many pets she had over the years,
cats, dogs and birds. She loved attending church and listening to the old
favorite hymens. The highlight of her day would be to spend time with her
grandchildren and great grandchildren.
Evelyn is preceded in death by both of her parents, both of her husbands, Henry G. Blankenship and Lee Ellerbe; a great-granddaughter,
Ashley Payne; two brothers, Louis Collins, William Collins; and two sisters,
Ramona Grissom, Jenny Lee Grier.
She is survived by her three sons,
Paul (Allene) Blankenship of Preston, Georgia, Buddy (Linda) Blankenship of Preston, Georgia, Randy Blankenship of Coleman, Georgia; one daughter, Cindy (Barry) Jennings of Spartanburg, South Carolina; seven grandchildren, David Jennings of
Spartanburg, South Carolina, Beth
Blankenship of Preston,
Georgia, Jason Blankenship of Preston, Georgia, Jennifer Taff of
Crawfordville, Florida, Christie Maddox of Crawfordville, Florida, Josh Blankenship of Americus, Georgia, Stephanie Jennings
of Troy, New York; seven great-grandchildren,
Chelsey Castings, Courtney Hardin, Colton Blankenship,
Laura Payne, Henry Taff, Walter Taff, Dylan Maddox; one sister, Barbara Martin
of Anderson, South Carolina; and numerous nieces and nephews.
A Graveside Service will be held Thursday, October 20, 2016, at
10:00 AM, at the Macedonia Baptist Cemetery, Preston, GA. The service will be conducted by Buddy Blankenship.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
White
+2016, Cleveland, White
Co., GA, Death
Published in gainesvilletimes.com on Dec. 25,
2016
Linda Little Blankenship, 68 [1948], of Cleveland died Friday [23Dec2016].
Memorial Park South Funeral Home, Flowery Branch.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2016, Cleveland, White
Co., GA, Obituary
http://www.memorialparkfuneralhomes.com/obituaries/linda-blankenship
Mrs. Linda S. Blankenship, 68, of
Cleveland GA passed away Friday, December 23, 2016 at her home surrounded by
family and loved ones. Mrs. Blankenship was born Linda Little on August 25,
1948 in Atlanta GA to her late parents, Hoyt Little
and Lillian Chafin Little.
She was a wonderful homemaker who loved
her family and put her whole heart into her children, and she also drove a
school bus for the Gwinnett County School District.
In addition to her parents she is
preceded in death by her sister, Sara Arlena Little; brother, Jerry Little; and step-son, Tim Blankenship.
She is survived by her loving husband
of 27 years, Robert Blankenship; son & daughter-in-law, Michael Lee &
Loretta Gibbs of Cleveland GA; daughter & son-in-law, Sonia Renee &
Rick Sewell of Auburn; daughter & son-in-law, Cindy Michelle & Scott
Williams of Buckhead, GA; step-sons, Seth Blankenship, Harris Blankenship, & Brad Blankenship; step-daughter,
Teresa Kelly; brother,
Truman H. Little & Marti Lewis of Duluth; sister, Ann & Phil Williams
of Flowery Branch; sister-in-law, Brenda Little; 11 grandchildren; 6 great
grandchildren; and a number of nieces and nephews.
A private memorial service will be held
at a later date.
Robert E.
Blankenship – b.31Dec1939 – Cleveland, GA: https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:K584-RJ2
Relatives -
Harris M. Blankenship, Linda S. Blankenship, Linda Blankenship, William Henry
Blankenship Jr.
Whitfield
+2015, Dalton, Whitfield
Co., GA, Obituary
The Daily Citizen, (Dalton, GA) Date: March 11, 2015
James "Pops" Leland Carlock, 75, of Maddox Chapel Road in
Dalton, passed away on Tuesday, March 10, 2015. He was born on Dec. 17, 1939.
He was preceded in death by his father and mother, Albert and
Effarine Carlock; and sisters, Eloise Russo, Billy Jean Carlock and her twin
brother Clyde Carlock; and brother, Harold Carlock.
He is survived by his sons and daughters-in-law, Leslie and Diane
Carlock of Dalton, and Johnny and Lori Bishop (Carlock) of Chatsworth; daughter
and son-in-law, Deanna and Terry Rogers of Crandall; grandchildren, Jason
Rogers, Alicia Partin, Tiffany Penn, Brittany Carlock, Johnathon Bishop and
Chasity Ray, Renee Green, Monique Clark and Tyler Millsap; seven
great-grandchildren; brothers and sisters-in-law, Calvin and Brenda Carlock of Eton,
and Jackie and Juanita Carlock of Dalton; sisters
and brother-in-law, Wanda
Blankenship of Chatsworth, and
Sandra and Roger Pittman of Crandall; special friends, Geraldine Bedwell and
Michelle Johnson; and nieces and nephews.
A funeral service to celebrate the life of James "Pops"
Leland Carlock will be held Friday at 3 p.m. at the chapel of Dalton Funeral
Home with Brother Matthew Harris officiating. Interment will follow at Free
Hope Baptist Church Cemetery. Jason Rogers, Brandon Partin, Johnathon Bishop,
Zac Moore, Tyler Millsap and Ronnie Tolbert will serve as pallbearers with
Hunter Tolbert serving as honorary pallbearer.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2015, Dalton, Whitfield
Co., GA, Obituary
http://www.flaniganfuneralhome.com/obituary.aspx?ObitID=1908
James M. “Jim” Blankenship, 80, of Dalton, GA passed away on Thursday, May 28, 2015.
He was preceded in death by his wife of 54 years, Jean
Durden Blankenship.
He is survived by his children,
Kevin and Beth Blankenship,
Dalton, GA; grandchildren, Collin Blankenship, Corbin Blankenship,
Carlee Blankenship, and Caiden Blankenship;
brother and sister-in-law, John G. and Pauline
Blankenship, Asheville, NC; sister and brother-in-law, Nancy and Bruce Wells, Jackson, GA; brother-in-law and sister-in-law,
James B. and Jeanette Durden, Monroe, GA; and several nieces, nephews, and
cousins.
Mr. Blankenship was born February 26, 1935 in Asheville, NC. He
graduated from Enka High School, and was a professional photographer for 50
years until he retired. He was a member of Shadowbrook Baptist Church in
Suwanee, GA. He was Historian for the 9th District Department of Georgia,
American Legion Chattahoochee Post 251, Duluth, GA.
Celebration of Life service will be Saturday, June 6, 2015 at 11:00
a.m. in the Chapel of Flanigan Funeral Home.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2016, Dalton, Whitfield
Co., GA, Obituary
The Daily Citizen, (Dalton, GA) - September 23, 2016
Mrs. Shirley Stanley Bishop, 80, of Dalton passed away Thursday,
Sept. 22, 2016, at Hamilton Medical Center. She was the daughter of the late
Roy E. and Margie Ledford Stanley and was preceded in death by her husband, Roy
Dover.
Shirley attended Rock Bridge Community Church and she loved her
family very much, they were her children in life.
She is survived by her sister, Dee Etta Stanley Raya of Dallas,
Ga.; sister-in-law, Wanda Stanley of Dalton; nieces and nephews, Selena Blankenship,
Barry Caldwell, April Stewart, Daniel Raya and Scott Stanley.
Services will be at 11 a.m. today in the chapel of Love Funeral
Home with the Rev. Steven Hare officiating.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2016, Dalton, Whitfield
Co., GA, Obituary
The Daily Citizen, (Dalton, GA) - October 20, 2016
Annie Lee McIntosh, 83, of Dalton, went home to be with the Lord on
Wednesday Oct. 19, 2016. She was the daughter of the late Horace and Stella
Bowen.
She was a nurse with Hamilton Medical Center for 37 years.
She was also preceded in death by her husband, Charles McIntosh; a
stepson, Charles McIntosh Jr.; sisters,
Verla Wells, Monteen
Blankenship, Lou Ella Robbins,
Barbara Jean Byrd and Ina Sanford; brothers, Ezra Bowen, James Bowen, Early
Bowen and Ira Bowen.
Survivors include her children and spouses, Billy Ray and Sherry
Young of Enterprise, Ala., Harold Young of Cohutta, Jean and Glen Cloer of
Chatsworth; sisters and brother-in-law, Clotee and Harold Fowler of Chatsworth
and Carolyn and George Brandenburg of Michigan; grandchildren, Michael Young,
Tonya Dean, Brian Young, Barry Young, Jeffery Young, Jason Young, Chad Young,
Sean Young, Terry Allen, Jeremy Allen and Regina Allen, Michelle McIntosh and
Jason McIntosh; 20 great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews.
The funeral is Saturday at 4 p.m. at Mount Carmel Baptist Church
with the Rev. Jerry Davis, the Rev. Tim Sanford and the Rev. Chad Young
officiating. Interment will be in the church cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2018, Dalton, Whitfield
Co., GA, Obituary
Chattanooga Times Free Press (TN) - March 6, 2018
James David Hamill, 32, of Dalton and formerly of Chattanooga, passed
away Saturday, March 3, 2018 at Hamilton Medical Center. He was preceded in
death by his father, David Hamill; grandparents, Fred and Willadean Hamill; and
aunt, Sandra Blankenship.
He is survived by his mother and stepfather, Cynthia and Charles Stines;
twin brother, Joseph Hamill and spouse Ivan Mendez; and brother, Cody and
spouse Olivia Hamill; sister, Leandra and spouse Danielle Martin; grandfather,
GArrett York; grandmother, Billie York; significant other, Philip Hopkins; and
several cousins.
The funeral service will be held Wednesday, March 7, 2018 at 2 p.m.
at Pleasant Grove Chapel of Julian Peeples Funeral Home. Burial will be in the
United Memorial Gardens.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2019, Dalton, Whitfield
Co., GA, Obituary
Cleveland Daily Banner (TN) - June 21, 2019
Isham "Pop" Douglas, 91, a resident of Dalton, GA, went
to his heavenly home on Thursday morning, June 20, 2019. He was born in Little
Elk, on Oct. 19, 1927, to the late William Albert "Bill" Douglas and
Laura Belle Lay Douglas.
He was a veteran of the United States Army, serving during the
Korean War. He was retired from the United States Postal Service. He enjoyed
gardening, particularly flowering plants and most especially tomatoes. He was a
faithful family man and was especially proud of his grandkids and
great-grandkids. Above all, he was a faithful believer in Jesus Christ, and an
avid Bible student and teacher.
He was also preceded in death by his loving wife and mother of his
children, Margaret Douglas; and his siblings:
Carrie Douglas Blankenship, Hattie Mae Wheat, R.L. Douglas, and Noah
Douglas.
He is survived by his wife, Edna Abernathy Douglas, of Dalton; four
sons and spouses: Larry and Shirley Douglas, Cohutta, Ga., Mike and Debbie
Douglas, of Dalton, Ga., Tim and Audrey Douglas, Resaca, Ga., and Darrin and
Kathi Douglas, Cleveland; grandchildren: Elizabeth and Greg Tyre, Sara Douglas,
Brooke Douglas and David Allen, Billy and Amanda Douglas, Tim and Kristen
Douglas, Tara and Chris Reich, Caleb Douglas, Cameron Douglas, Collin Douglas,
Carter Douglas, and Cole Douglas; great-grandchildren: Colton Tyre, Maggie
Martin, Faith Cox, Lane Cox, Ellie Allen, Elise Douglas, Nora Douglas, and Lily
Douglas, Claire Douglas, Vivian Douglas, and Luke Douglas; and nieces and
nephews.
Funeral service will conducted at 2 pm, on Saturday, June 22, 2019,
at Crosspointe Christian Centre in Dalton, GA, with Pastor Stan Lester
officiating. Interment with military honors will follow at Whitfield Memorial
Gardens with grandchildren serving as pallbearers, and great-grandchildren
serving as honorary pallbearers. Jim Rush Funeral and
Cremation Services, North Ocoee.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2015, Dawnville, Whitfield Co., GA, Obituary
The Daily Citizen, (Dalton, GA) Date: March 5, 2015
Mrs. Effie Harrison, 96 [1919], of the Dawnville community, passed away Wednesday, March
4, 2015. She was a member of Free Hope Baptist Church.
Mrs. Harrison was preceded in death by her husband, Glenn Harrison;
parents, Wilson and Pearl Miles; children, Helen Maulden, Bobby Harrison and
Donnie Harrison; brothers, F.M. Miles, Lee Miles, Evel Miles; sisters, Ann Blankenship, Girley Miles and Rosine Laymans.
Survivors include sons and daughters-in-law, Roland and Bobbie
Harrison, Chatsworth, Jim and Susie Harrison, Dalton, Ronnie Harrison,
Chatsworth; daughter, Glenice Pearson, Chatsworth; sister-in-law, Willie Ruth
Edwards; 21 grandchildren; 36 great-grandchildren; 21
great-great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.
Services to celebrate the life of Mrs. Harrison will be Sunday at 2
p.m. from the chapel of Peeples Funeral Home with the Rev. Albert Fields, the
Rev. Van Smith and the Rev. Jody Strickland officiating. Interment will be in
Treadwell Cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2017, Rocky Face, Whitfield
Co., GA, Funeral
http://www.tributes.com/obituary/show/Sandra-Kay-Blankenship-104594476
Sandra Kay Blankenship, December 10, 1961 - March 18, 2017, Rocky Face, Georgia
A funeral service will be held at 2:00 PM Thursday March 23 2017 at
the Chapel of Dalton Funeral Home with Pastor Brian Branam officiating.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2017, Rocky Face, Whitfield
Co., GA, Obituary
http://obituaries.daltoncitizen.com/story/sandra-blankenship-2017-894566642
Sandra Kay York Blankenship, 55, of Rocky
Face, passed away on Saturday, March 18, 2017. She was born on Dec. 10, 1961,
in Dalton.
Sandra was an avid reader and lover of
animals.
She was preceded in death by her
granddaughter, Belle Defore.
She is survived by her parents, Garrett
York of Dalton, and Billie York of Rocky Face; daughter and son-in law, Laura and Ronald
Beavers of Chatsworth; son and daughter-in law, Justin and Terah
Blankenship of Dalton; brother and sister-in-law, Jeff and Kristina York of Dalton;
sister and brother-in-law, Cindy and Charlie Stines of Ringgold; grandchildren,
Ciara Snyder, Annie Defore, Corey Beavers, Lance Beavers, Emerson Blankenship and Bishop Blankenship; three special
nephews, Joey, Jamie and Cody Hamill; and one special niece, Layla Hollifield.
A funeral service will be held at 2 p.m.
Thursday at the chapel of Dalton Funeral Home with Pastor Brian Branam
officiating.
+2015, Tunnel Hill, Whitfield Co., GA, Obituary
The Daily Citizen, (Dalton, GA) Date: March 18, 2015
Mr. M. A. Barton, 83, of Tunnel Hill, passed away Tuesday, March
17, 2015, at Hamilton Medical Center, [Dalton, Whitfield Co., GA].
He was preceded in death by his parents, Miriam Adam Barton and Vinnie Mae Blankenship Barton; three brothers, Robert, James and Herman
Barton; three sisters, Vinnie Mae Walker, Nancy Bell and Lucille Bishop.
Mr. Barton was a member of North Baptist Church in Tunnel Hill. He
served in the United States Army and was an avid fisherman who loved his family.
He is survived by his wife, Dolores Barton of the residence; three
daughters and sons-in-law, Linda Gale Barton of Dalton, Debbie and Lee Brooks
of Dalton and Cheryl and Stan Justice of Rock Spring; two sons and
daughters-in-law, Michael Alan and Sue Barton of Savannah and Mark and Donna
Barton of Dalton; grandchildren, Brenda and Noel Caldwell, Jason Barton, Justin
and Jada Barton, Jada Barton, Crystal Barton, Brianna and Gene Corbin, Cody and
Keri Barton, Caitlin Barton, Joseph Brooks, Melissa and Brandon Callow, Josh
Long and Jacey Justice; 12 great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews.
The funeral for Mr. Barton will be Friday at 2 p.m. at the Westside
Chapel of Julian Peeples Funeral Home with the Rev. Noel Caldwell officiating.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Wilkinson
2015, Gordon, Wilkinson
Co., GA, Obituary
Published in The Telegraph on Nov. 27, 2015
Christie Lynn Long Rogers, of Taylorwoods Rd., Gordon, GA passed
away November 17, 2015 in Macon, [Bibb
Co., GA]. She was born in Macon, GA .
Memorial Services will be held Saturday November 28, 2015 at 2:00PM
in Reece Funeral Home.
Mrs. Rogers was a homemaker and a member of New Seasons
Congregational Holiness Church.
Survivors include her daughter, Brandi (Dusty) Deaton. Sons, Timmy Rogers and Kevin Rogers. Mother, Betty (Michael)
Souviney. Sisters, Ashley Souviney and Sheila Ianoue. Grandchildren, Kyle, Karsyn, Bentley, Benjamin, and Brenton.
Niece, Ava Blankenship.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Worth
+2018, Bridgeboro, Worth
Co., GA, Obituary
The Albany Herald, (GA) - August 24, 2018
Mr. Charles Alonza "C.A." McGough, 86, of Bridgeboro died
Wednesday August 22, 2018 at Lee County Health Care, [Leesburg,
Lee Co., GA]. He was born
on March 5, 1932 in Vienna, GA, to the late Ernest Morris and Gladys Lucille Blankenship McGough.
Mr. McGough had lived in Bridgeboro most of his life and retired
from Coats and Clark. Mr. McGough was a United States Army Veteran of the Korean
War. He was a member of Bridgeboro Baptist Church. Mr McGough enjoyed golf, and
watching the Atlanta Falcons, and the Atlanta Braves.
In addition to his parents Mr. McGough was preceded in death by his
wife, Grace Littleton McGough on December 12, 2013, a brother, Bobby McGough,
and a sister, Catherine M. Allen.
Survivors include his son, Steve McGough (Tammy) of Sylvester;
grandchildren, Ryan McGough (Misty) of Sylvester, and Joni Jolley (Walt) of
Sumner; great grandchildren, Ryder, Carey and Chole Jolley and Chase McGough
and Austin McGough; brother, Tally McGough of Poulan; sisters, Nell M. New of Mobile, Al, Joann M. Layton of Reynoldsburg, OH and Lucy E.
New of Charleston, SC and a number of nieces and nephews.
The funeral service will be held at 3:00 PM on Saturday August 25,
2018 at Bridgeboro Baptist Church with interment to follow in the Kimball
Cemetery. The Rev. Bobby J. Brown will officiate.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2015, Sylvester, Worth
Co., GA, Obituary
http://www.tributes.com/obituary/show/Robert-B-McGough-102922905
Mr. Robert B. " Bobby" McGough, 67, of Sylvester died
Saturday October 10, 2015 at his residence. Mr. McGough was born in Albany
Georgia on January 14, 1948 to the late Ernest Morris and Gladys Lucille Blankenship McGough.
The funeral service will be held at 2:00 PM on Monday, October 12,
2015 at Banks Funeral Home Chapel with interment to follow in the Liberty Hill
Church Cemetery. The Rev. Randolph Pate and Bobby Joe Brown will officiate.
Mr. McGough has lived in Worth County most his life. He worked as a
self employed carpenter and a member of the Gordy Volunteer Fire Department.
Mr. McGough enjoyed fishing, hunting and tinkering on things around his house.
Survivors include his wife Diane Toller McGough of Sylvester; son
Todd McGough(Felicia) of Bainbridge; daughter Tammy
McGough Miller (Jerone Roberts) of Thomasville; Brothers C. A
McGough of Bridgeboro, Tally McGough (Christy) of Poulan; sisters, Catherine M.
Allen of Saraland, AL., Nell M. New (David) of Mobile, AL., Joann M.
Lawton (Jimmy) of Reynoldsburg, OH., Lucy E. New (Tommy) of Charleston, SC; and 5 grandchildren.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
1940 Census, District 1314, Tift Co., GA,
McGaugh, Ernest 33, M, GA, Head,
McGaugh, Gladys 25, F, GA, Wife,
McGaugh, Catherine 09, F, GA, Dau,
McGaugh, Charles 07, M, GA, Son,
McGaugh, James 06, M, GA, Son,
McGaugh, Nell 04, F, GA, Dau,
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