2013-2015, KY, Compiled by James W. Blankenship jkblank1(at)sbcglobal.net
Adair
+2015, Columbia, Adair
Co., KY, Obituary
http://www.grissommartin.com/obits/obituary.php?id=647053
Walter S. “Tom” Blankenship, Sr., 80, of Columbia, died Thursday, April 30, 2015 at 7:30 A.M. at the
Westlake Regional Hospital Emergency Room. He was born February 2, 1935, in
Marion Co., to the late William Andrew and Minta Mae Shofner Blankenship and was a retired mechanic.
Survivors include: His wife of soon to be 59 years, Rebecca Gore Blankenship of Columbia; One son, Walter (Jackie) Blankenship, Jr.,
of Oak Island, NC; Three daughters, Martha Blankenship
of Columbia, Robin (Keith) Gibson of Myrtle Beach, SC, Charlotte (John) Chandler of Columbia; Two brothers, Eugene
Blankenship of Louisville, Arnold Blankenship of Savannah, TN; Five grandchildren and
two great-grandchildren
Funeral service will be Sunday, May 3, 2015 at 1:30 P.M. at
Grissom-Martin Funeral Home with Rev. Gene Conover officiating. Burial in Cane
Valley Cemetery
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2015, Columbia, Adair
Co., KY, Obituary
The Adair Progress, (KY) - January 7, 2016
Eugene West, age 71, of Columbia, Ky. passed away Tuesday Dec. 29,
2015 at 9:26 p.m. at his home after an illness. He was born on May 16, 1944 in
Welch, W.Va., the son of the late Earl and Masie Blankenship West.
Eugene was a truck driver and had served his country in the U.S.
Army 101st Airborne in both Vietnam and Desert Storm.
He was preceded in death by three brothers: Virgil West, Ken West
and Elbert West.
Mr. West is survived by: his wife, Rachel Basey West of Columbia;
three brothers, James West and his wife Judy of Glensfork, Jerry West and his
wife Kim of Franklin, Tenn. and Roger Dale West and his wife Joan of Nashville,
Tenn.; four sisters, Joyce Hicks of Glensfork, June Hurler of Vansant, Va.,
Bernice Hagerman of Mendota, Va., and Peggy Smith and her husband David of
Orlando, Fla.; three step-children, Alisha Bates, Ashley Gomez and Josh Witt of
Columbia. Several nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends also survive.
Graveside service was held Saturday, Jan. 2, 2016 at the Mill Springs
National Cemetery in Nancy, Ky. with full Military Honors presented by the
local VFW Post 6097 from Columbia and Rev. Curtis Stacy officiating.
Pallbearers were members of the local VFW Post 6097.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
1940 Census, Knox District, Buchanan Co.,
VA,
West, Earl 24,
M, VA, Head,
West, Macie 25, F, VA, Wife,
West, Virgil 06, M, VA, Son,
West, June 04,
F, VA, Dau,
West, Kennison 02, M, VA, Son,
https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:VRYX-XSN
Allen
2013, Scottsville, Allen Co., KY, Obituary
Daily News (Bowling Green, KY) - April 17, 2013
Barbara Nell Wingfield, 69, of Scottsville, died April 15, 2013, at
The Medical Center at Bowling
Green [Warren Co., KY]. The Scottsville native was a homemaker,
a former employee of Holley Carburetor and attended Beech Grove General Baptist
Church and East Willow Church of God. She was a daughter of the late Presley D.
Howell Sr. and Sadie Louise Ballard Howell.
She is survived by a son, Jonathan Wingfield and wife, Sonia,
Scottsville; a daughter, Jamie Wingfield and son-in-law, Thomas Pearson,
Scottsville; six brothers, Troy Howell and wife, Alicia, Joe Howell and wife,
Wilma, Martin Howell and wife, Connie, David Howell and Ralph Howell, all of
Scottsville, and Presley D. Howell Jr. and wife, Kay, Franklin; three sisters,
Norma Jean Reynolds and Nada Weidauer and husband, Tony, all of Scottsville,
and Sybil Uhls and husband, Bobby, Franklin; four honorary grandchildren, Gage
Howell, Sarah Beth Howell, Levi Howell and Cory Howell, all of Scottsville; 12
nieces; 13 nephews; and several great-nieces and great-nephews.
She was preceded in death by twin daughters, Shannon Wingfield and
Shawn Wingfield; a grandson, James Carroll Pearson; a sister, Shirley Paschal;
and a niece, Darla Uhls Blankenship.
Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Friday at Beech Grove General
Baptist Church with Bro. Danny Patrick and Bro. Jeremy Carter officiating, with
burial in Beech Grove Cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2013, Scottsville, Allen Co., KY, Death
Published in The Courier-Journal on June 4, 2013
Blankenship, Makanzie Nicole, infant, died June 1, 2013.
T. W. Crow and Son Funeral Home
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2014, Scottsville, Allen Co., KY, Obituary
Glasgow Daily Times (KY) - February 3, 2014
Scottsville - Jimmie D. Mabrey, 73, died Friday, Jan. 31, 2014, at
The Medical Center in Bowling
Green [Warren
Co., KY]. He was the son of the late Elbridge Mabrey and Gertie Blankenship Mabrey.
Funeral service will be 11 a.m. on Monday, Feb. 3, at Strode
Funeral Home in Scottsville. Burial will be in Crescent Hill Cemetery in
Scottsville.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2014, Scottsville, Allen Co., KY, Obituary
https://www.goadfh.com/notices/Deniace-Horne
Deniace (Blankenship) Horne, March 4, 1959 ~
February 25, 2014 (age 54)
Deniace Horne, 54, of Scottsville, KY
died Tuesday, February 25, 2014 at the Medical Center at Bowling
Green, [Warren Co., KY]. The Scottsville, KY native was a former
employee of Canteen and member of Allen County Saddle Club.
She was preceded in death by her step
dad: Fletcher Wolfe.
She is survived by her husband: Roger
Horne, Scottsvile, KY; 1 son: Chad Horne and wife, Angela, Scottsville, KY; Her
mother: Thelma Wolfe, Scottsville, KY; 1 granddaughter: Cheyenne Horne,
Scottsville, KY;
Funeral services will be 11:00 A.M.
Saturday, March 1, 2014 at Goad Funeral Home with Bro. Danny Patrick
officiating and burial in Hickory Hill Cemetery.
+2014, Scottsville, Allen
Co., KY, Obituary
http://www.strodefuneralhome.com/obituaries/Roberta-Blankenship/#!/Obituary
Roberta Francis Neighbors Blankenship age77 of Scottsville, passed away
Wednesday, May 28, 2014 at The Medical Center in Bowling Green, [Warren Co., KY]. She was born April 22, 1937 in Allen
County, KY to the late Sidney Neighbors and Callie Steenbergen Neighbors. She
was a retired employee of Kirsch and the widow
of Clovis Blankenship.
She is survived by two sons:
David Blankenship and wife Suzie and Dwight Blankenship and wife Pam all of Scottsville, two grandchildren: Drew and Davis
Blankenship.
In addition to her parents and husband she was preceded in death by
two brothers: Sidney Neighbors, Jr and George Neighbors and three sisters: Lola
Neighbors, Barbara Butcher and Helen Thomas.
Funeral services will be conducted Saturday, May 31 at 11:00 AM at
Strode Funeral Home in Scottsville with burial to follow in the Maple Grove
General Church Cemetery in Allen County.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
SSDI: Blankenship,
Clovis E., 65, 01Aug1931 - 11Jun1997, Scottsville, Allen, KY, KY-403-38-3754
+2014, Scottsville, Allen Co., KY, Obituary
Daily News (Bowling Green, KY) Date: June 13, 2014
Elizabeth "Sweetheart" Pardue Armour Fisher, 97, of
Scottsville, died at 7:56 p.m. June 11, 2014, at The Medical Center at
Scottsville.
The Scottsville native was a homemaker, retired employee of General
Telephone, former employee of Washington Overall Mfg., Green Leaf Nursery,
National Store, Alene's and Scottsville Antique Mall. She was a member of Union
Chapel United Methodist Church, where she served as historian, Union Chapel
UMW, Unionette Homemakers and Daughters of the American Revolution.
She was the daughter of the late Oliver Garland Pardue Sr. and
Laura Elizabeth Pulliam Pardue and wife of the late Raymond Armour and George
Willard Fisher.
She is survived by three daughters,
Marie Blankenship and husband,
Jenner, of Adolphus, Margie Jones and husband,
Bobby, and Alice Lones and husband, Russell, all of Scottsville; two
sisters-in-law, Etta Bell Pardue and Margie Pardue, both of Scottsville; 15 grandchildren, Terry Blankenship and wife, Rhonda, Michael Blankenship and wife, Linda, Jimmy Blankenship and wife, Terry, Barry Blankenship and wife, Lee Ann, Chris Blankenship and wife, Ruthane, Beverly Calvert and
husband, Alan, Glen Jones and wife, Nancy, Kenny Jones and wife, Kathy, Karen
Keen and husband, Lee, Alicia Meador, Frank Morgan and wife, Angie, Lee Morgan,
Donna Alford, Joe Lones and Kelly Best; 26 great-grandchildren, 23
great-great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by two brothers, Samuel Robert Pardue and
O. G. Pardue Jr.
Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at Goad Funeral Home,
with Bro. Chuck Pruitt and Bro. Don Dorris officiating and burial in Crescent
Hill Cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2014, Scottsville, Allen Co., KY, Obituary
Glasgow Daily Times (KY) Date: June 16, 2014
Bobby Neal Wolfe, 80, of Scottsville, died at 7:18 a.m. Friday,
June 13, 2014, at The Medical Center at Scottsville. The Scottsville native was
a former employee of Gunter Construction, retired employee of Fleetwood Homes,
U. S. Army veteran of the Korean Conflict, attended Scottsville First General
Baptist Church for over 50 years, member of Graham Lodge #208 F & A M for
over 50 years and member of the Gospel Crusaders. He was a son of the late
Leslie Fletcher Wolfe and Essie Mae Harper Wolfe.
He is survived by his wife, Betty Walker Wolfe, Scottsville; one
son, Ausby Neal Wolfe and wife, Valerie, Scottsville; one daughter, Leda
Stinson and husband Ricky, Scottsville; four grandchildren: Jaime Harrison and husband Timmy, Tara Stinson and fiance' Adam Blankenship, Holly DeWitt and husband Brandon; Shelby Wolfe and Zach Tabor;
three great-grandchildren: Austin
Perry, Jazmin Stephens and Natan
Blankenship; two
step-grandchildren, Derick Stinson and wife Mandy and Alicia Webb and husband
Deron; eight step-great-grandchildren:
Zoey Stinson, Alexis and Destiny Stinson Matthew Stinson, Dakota Harrison, Lexi
Harrison, Loren Chaffin and Dorian
Blankenship; one nephew and
several nieces.
He was preceded in death by one sister, Clemons Austin and two
brothers, Haskel Wolfe and Fletcher Wolfe.
Funeral services were 2 p.m. Sunday at Goad Funeral Home. Bro. Gus
Gregory and Bro. Jimmy Cushenberry officiated. Burial was in Mount Pleasant
Cemetery. Graham Lodge #208 F & A M held masonic rites at 7 p.m. Saturday.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2014, Scottsville, Allen Co., KY, Obituary
http://www.meaningfulfunerals.net/fh/obituaries/obituary.cfm?o_id=2592108&fh_id=14584
Mrs. “Peaches” Ilene Grider Pedigo, age 67 of Scottsville, died
Tuesday, July 1st at Jewish Hospital in Louisville [Jefferson Co., KY].
Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Crafton Funeral
Home where services will be held Saturday at 1pm with burial to follow in
Shiloh Methodist Church Cemetery in Allen County.
A native of Russell Springs, KY, she was the daughter of the late
John Grider and Hada
Blankenship Grider. She was a member of Shiloh Methodist Church.
Mrs. Pedigo was preceded in death by a brother – Lindon Grider and
a sister – Mary Kay Woodridge.
Survivors include her husband – Bill Pedigo of Scottsville; 1
sister – Polly Mann of Jamestown, KY; 2 brothers – Gilbert Grider of Russell
Springs, KY and Phillip Grider of Whiteland, Ind.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2014, Scottsville, Allen Co., KY, Obituary
http://www.goadfh.com/obits/obituary.php?id=501180
Berneze T. Blankenship, 89, of Scottsville, KY died Thursday, October 2, 2014 at the
Hospice House in Bowling Green, [Warren Co.], KY.
The Scottsville, KY native was a homemaker, a former employee of
Scotscraft and member of Scottsville First General Baptist Church.
She was a daughter of the late Ethel Clay Thomas and Willie Boyd
Smith Thomas and wife of the late Dennis G. Blankenship.
She is survived by 1 son:
Randy Blankenship and wife, Lori, Scottsville, KY; 1
grandson: Kyle Thomas Blankenship, Scottsville, KY;
Funeral services will be 4:00 P.M. Sunday, October 5, 2014 at Goad
Funeral Home with Bro. Gus Gregory and Bro. Doug Carter officiating and burial
in Hickory Hill Cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
SSDI; Blankenship,
Garland D., 79, 18Nov1923 - 20Feb2003, Scottsville, Allen, KY, KY-407-34-3047
+2015, Scottsville, Allen Co., KY, Obituary
Daily News (Bowling Green, KY) Date: April 22, 2015
Virginia Heath, 81 [1934], of Scottsville, died at 5:25 a.m. April 21, 2015, at The
Medical Center at Scottsville. She was a daughter of the late Luther Ed Blankenship and Clora Mae
Calvert Blankenship Helson
The Scottsville native was a homemaker and retired bookkeeper and
wife of the late Arnold J. Heath.
She is survived by two sons, Steve J. Heath and wife Pam and Larry
Heath and wife Pam, all of Scottsville; a sister,
Joan Herrington of Scottsville; five
grandchildren, Leslie Sledge and husband Jeff, Holly Henry and husband David,
Cody Heath and wife Jaclyn, Zack Heath, and Baylee Knox and husband Wade; a
step granddaughter, Clarissa Miller; seven great-grandchildren; and an unborn
great-grandson.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at Goad Funeral Home,
with Bro. Russell Mills and Bro. Danny Patrick officiating. Burial will be in
Crescent Hill Cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2015, Scottsville, Allen Co., KY, Obituary
Daily News (Bowling
Green, KY) Date: June 3, 2015
Joseph Patton Hite, 85, of Scottsville, passed away June 1, 2015,
at the Scottsville Medical Center. He was born June 26, 1929, in Stanton, Va.,
to the late Finley and Bertie (Berry) Hite.
He served in the U.S. Air Force and attended Nashville Broadcasting
School. He went on to become a broadcaster and journalist, later becoming owner
of WLCK radio station in Scottsville, and most recently a writer for the
Citizen Times.
He is survived by a son, Jody Hite and wife Louella of Scottsville;
two daughters, Pam Blankenship and husband
Dwight of Scottsville, and Joy Miller and husband
Jeff of Bowling Green; three sisters, Esther See of Waynesboro, Va., Earleen
Fields of Afton, Va., and Sue McGann of Nellysford, Va.; and six grandchildren.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife,
Edna (Wall) Hite, and two sisters, Maebelle Hite and Betty Kidd.
Funeral will be at 2 p.m. Friday at Strode Funeral Home in
Scottsville, with burial in Crescent Hill Cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Dwight E. Blankenship – b.02May1956 -
Scottsville, KY: https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:K5V2-4DQ
Relatives: Elizabeth A. Blankenship,
Michael S. Blankenship, Mike Blankenship, Pamela H. Blankenship, Pamela R.
Blankenship, Richard C. Blankenship.
+2015, Scottsville, Allen Co., KY, Obituary
http://www.goadfh.com/obits/obituary.php?id=558136
Hazel C. "Hot" Blankenship, 66, of Scottsville, KY died at 5:17 p.m. Tuesday, June 30,
2015 at the Medical Center at Scottsville.
He was a son of the late Charlie Garland Blankenship and Nettie May
Huffine Blankenship.
The Lafayette, TN native was a former farmer and construction
worker and member of East Street Church of Christ in Indiana.
He is survived by his wife: Amy Stinson Blankenship, Scottsville, KY; 3 sons: Matthew Blankenship;
Daniel Blankenship and wife, Diane; and Tim Blankenship and wife, Tina, all of Scottsville, KY; 1 daughter: Vicki Frost,
Indianapolis, IN; 1 brother: Willie B. Blankenship and wife, Sheila, Scottsville, KY; 8 grandchildren, 1 great
grandson, 9 step grand cildren and 1 step great grandson.
He was preceded in death by an infant
brother: William Nelson Blankenship and 1 grandson: Trevor Alexander Blankenship.
Funeral services will be 3:00 p.m. Sunday at Goad Funeral Home with
burial in Pleasant Ridge Cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2015, Scottsville, Allen Co., KY, Obituary
http://www.tributes.com/obituary/show/Amy-Stinson-Blankenship-103039647
Amy Stinson Blankenship passed away on Tuesday, November 24, 2015. Amy was a resident of
Scottsville, Kentucky at the time of her passing. She was married to Hazel.
Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m. Saturday at Goad Funeral Home
with Bro. Danny Carter officiating and burial in Pleasant Ridge Cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Ballard
+2013, Barlow, Ballard
Co., KY, Obituary
https://www.facebook.com/MorrowFuneralChapel/posts/696508787040128
Della Mae Johnson, age 65 [11Apr1948], died at her home in Barlow, Sunday
morning [01Dec2013] at 5:44 a.m.
Della was Director of the Barlow House
Museum in Barlow, Ky. for 25 years. She was a past city commissioner and also,
a Kentucky Colonel.
Della was preceded in death by her Father,
Harold
"Tick" Blankenship.
She is survived by her husband of 42
years Floyd Johnson of Barlow, her Mother Dorthy Blankenship of Barlow, two
sons Steve Johnson of Barlow and Warren Johnson and his wife Caroline of
LaCenter, Ky. One Grandson Patrick
Johnson of LaCenter, Ky. Three brothers Jimmie Blankenship of Barlow, Leslie Blankenship of Barlow, and Ricky Blankenship and his wife
Toni of Barlow. Three sisters Frieda Johnston and her husband Mike of Barlow, Sharon Wilson and her husband
Brett of Wickliffe and Helen Clay and her husband Pete of Wickliffe. and numerous nieces and nephews.
Funeral Services will be Wednesday,
December 4, 2013, at 11:00 a.m. at Morrow Funeral Chapel in LaCenter, KY. with William Ashley Harp officiating. Interment will follow
in the Barlow Cemetery.
Barren
2014, Glasgow, Barren Co., KY, Obituary
Glasgow Daily Times (KY) - May 21, 2014
Reba Lavern Phipps, 84, of Glasgow, died Tuesday, May 20, 2014, at
T. J. Samson Community Hospital. She was born in Missouri, the daughter of the
late E. L. and Narcie Henderson Phipps.
She is survived by two brothers, Butch (Martha) Phipps, of Glasgow,
with whom she lived, and Jack (Kathy) Phipps, of Richmond, Va.; three sisters, Wanda Blankenship, of Lexington, Tenn., Helen (Jim) Hilliard, of Beech Bluff, Tenn.
and Dorothy (Bill) McMahon, of Gallatin, Tenn. Several nieces and nephews also
survive including locally Brad (Laura) Phipps, of Cave City and Misti (Kendall)
England, of Glasgow.
The family has chosen cremation and the burial of her cremains will
be in Independence Cemetery in Lexington, Tenn.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
1940 Census, Concord Twp., Pemiscot, Pemiscot Co., MO,
Phipps, E. L. 51, M, TN, Head,
Phipps, N. F. 39, F, TN, Wife,
Phipps, Lonnie Earl 16, M, MO, Son,
Phipps, James Calvin 13, M, MO, Son,
Phipps, Dorthy Evylin 12, F, MO, Dau,
Phipps, Rebba Lavern 10, F, TN, Dau,
Phipps, Helen Fays 07, F, TN, Dau,
Phipps, Wanda Jean 01, F, MO, Dau,
https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/K77K-H2K
2015, Glasgow, Barren
Co., KY, Obituary
Glasgow Daily Times (KY) Date: June 16, 2015
Harold Gene Embry, 71, of the Freedom Community, died June 15,
2015, at his home. He was born Sept. 14, 1943, in Lee, Ky. He was a son of the
late Crit and Eva Embry and the husband of Dianna Embry, who survives.
He was a brick mason and of the Baptist faith.
Survivors, in addition to his wife, include three daughters, Carol
Brown, Glasgow, April (Andy) Holley, Glasgow and Shannon Lamae, TN; three sons,
Matthew Stout, Glasgow, Stacy Slover, Glasgow, and Jack Slover, Williamsburg;
seven grandchildren, Melissa Blankenship , Nita Morgan, Jerry Pedigo, Wyatt Pedigo,
Dillon Pedigo, Jackson Slover and James Slover; and eight great grandchildren,
Jeremiah Morgan, Adam Morgan, Kristi Finn, Megan Finn, Miranda Finn, Cheyenne
Morgan, Taylor Pedigo and Dannielle Pedigo.
He was preceded in death by a son, Harold Embry Jr., his
grandparents, and one great-granddaughter, Cheyenne Morgan.
Funeral services will be Thursday, June 18, at 1 p.m. at McMurtrey
Funeral Home, with burial to follow in the Poplar Log Cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Harold Gene Embry – b.14Sep1943 - Glasgow,
KY: https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:K5VV-BDP
2015, Glasgow, Barren Co., KY, Obituary
Glasgow Daily Times (KY) Date: July 7, 2015
James Willis England, 81, of Glasgow, died Monday, July 6, 2015, at
The Medical Center in Bowling Green. He was the son of
the late Henry and Tina Wisdom England.
He was a retired farmer and member of Society Hill Baptist Church.
Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Thursday at Butler Funeral Home in
Edmonton with burial in Society Hill Cemetery.
He is survived by three daughters,
Karen (Tommy) Garmon, of Edmonton, Rita (Mike) Hughes, of Glasgow and Lisa (James)Blankenship , of
Glasgow; eight grandchildren, Lori Broaddus, James Reece, Joshua Smith,
Jonathan (Stacey) Dillon, Cali Dillon, Andrew Nichols and Colleen Hughes.
Twelve great-grandchildren and one great-great grandchild also survive.
Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Thelma
Moss England; two sisters, Marie Estes and Virginia Wilson and a son-in-law,
Barry Hughes.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Bell
2015, Ingram, Bell Co., KY, Obituary
Published in The Daily News from Jan. 20 to Jan.
21, 2015
Dorothy Ann Taylor Howard, age 68, a resident of Ingram, went home
to be with the Lord on January 19, 2015 at the Tennova Health Care in Knoxville, Tenn. She was born July 9,
1946 in Bell County, Ky., the daughter of the late John Taylor and the late
Ezzie Partin Taylor.
The Lord saved her 40 years ago at Buckeye Baptist Church.
Besides her parents, she was proceeded in
death by grandparents, sister Priscilla Taylor and husband John Raymond Green
and nephew Steven Scott Green; sister-in-law Diane Taylor; two brother-in-laws
Ken Fuson and Bobby Fuson; father-in-law Billie Howard and mother-in-law Jessie
Marsee.
Dorothy worked at the Pineville Community Hospital for many years.
Survived by family who I loved so much: husband Wayne Douglas
Howard of Ingram; three children, Darlene and husband Dewey Layne of Ingram;
grandson, Jonathan Layne and Samantha; great grandchildren, Taylor, Kaylan, and
Baylee Layne. My angels babies who were my world and life, son, John (Tammy)
Howard and Betty of Artemus; grandson Jason and Tabitha Bingham of Lenior,
Tenn.; Heren, Dylan, Brooklynn and Isabella, Crystal and Donnie Gray;
grandchildren Tyler and Dominic, Melissa and Scott Hall of Pineville, Jordan
and Samantha Bingham, Travis and Samantha Bingham of Whitley County; grandson
Nathaniel Derek Helton and Jennifer; daughter,
Billie Blankenship; brothers and sisters, James and Nancy
Taylor of Henderson, Jake and Joyce Taylor of Louisville, Cecil and Christine
Taylor of Nolanville, Texas, Oscar Taylor of Ingram, Gil and Linda Taylor of
Ingram, Clara Fuson of Ingram, Dawanna and Wayne Bull of Corryton, Tenn.;
sister-in-law Patricia and Bill Crowder of Indiana; brother-in-law Clayton and
Charlene Howard of Macon, Ga., Charlie Turner of Louisville and many nieces and
nephews that I love dearly and the congregation of Buckeye Church.
Funeral services for Dorothy Howard will be conducted Wednesday,
January 21, 2015 at the Ebenezer Baptist Church on Hwy 92 at Ingram with the
Rev Keith Bays and Rev Paul Wayne Goodin officiating . Burial will follow in
the Hills Cemetery at Tinsley. Music will be by Jessica Fuson and Buckeye Choir
Larry and Ollie Sizemore and the Goodin family. Pallbearers: James (Scooter)
Fuson, Mickey Fuson, Freddy Fuson, Todd Fuson, Bobby Fuson, Roger Fuson, Jason
Taylor, Kirby John Taylor, Joe Taylor, Bill Taylor, Tony Taylor, Michael
Tolliver and Eddie Marsee. Honorary Pallbearers will be Dr. Talmadge Hayes,
Ronnie Jackson, decons of Buckeye Baptist Church Rusty McKay, John Slusher, Bo
Bush Tony Tigue, Joel Franks.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2015, Ingram, Bell Co., KY, Obituary
Published in The Daily News from Jan. 28 to Jan.
29, 2015
Dorothy Ann Taylor Howard, age 68, a resident of Ingram, KY, went
to be with the lord on January 19, 2015 at Tennova Health Care, Knoxville, [Knox
Co.,] TN. She was born
July 9, 1946 in Bell County, KY, the daughter of the late John Taylor and Ezzie
Partin Taylor.
The Lord saved her 40 years ago at Buckeye Baptist Church. Dorothy
worked at the Pineville Community Hospital for many years.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by
grandparents; sister Priscilla Taylor and husband John Raymond Green; nephew
Steven Scott Green; sister-in-law Diane Taylor; brother-in-laws Ken Fuson and
Bobby Fuson; father-in-law Billie Howard; mother-in-law Jessie Marsee.
She is survived by her family whom she loved so much. Husband Wayne
Douglas Howard of Ingram, KY; three children Darlene and husband Dewey Layne of
Ingram, KY; Grandson Johnathan (Samantha) Layne; great-grandchildren Taylor,
Kaylan and Baylee Layne, my angel babies who were her world and life; son John
Tommy Howard and Betty of Atreus, KY; grandson Jason (Tabitha) Bingham of
Lenoir, TN; grandchildren Haven, Dylan, Brooklyn and Isabella; Crystal (Donnie)
Gray; grandchildren Tyler and Dominic; Melissa (Scott) Hall of Pineville, KY;
grandchildren Jordan and Tanner; Travis (Samantha) Bingham of Whitley Co, KY;
grandson Nathaniel Bingham; grandson Derek (Jennifer) Helton; Daughter Billie Blankenship of Ingram, KY; grandson Scott (Paige) Howard; Chaz and Kelli Blankenship; brothers and sisters, James ( Nancy)
Taylor of Henderson, KY; Jake (Joyce) Taylor of Louisville, KY, Cecil
(Christine) Taylor of Nolanville, TX; Oscoe Taylor of Ingram, Gib (Linda)
Taylor of Ingram, KY, Clara Fuson of Ingram, KY, Carolyn Fuson of Ingram, KY,
Dawanna (Wayne) Bull of Corryton, TN; sister-in-law Patricia (Bill) Crowder of
IND; brother-in-law Clayton (Charlene) Howard of Macon, GA, Charlie Tuner of
Louisville, KY. Many nieces, nephews that she loved dearly
and the congregation of Ebenezer Baptist Church.
Funeral Services were conducted Wednesday, January 21, 2015 8PM at
Ebenezer Baptist Church with Rev. Keith Bays, Rev. Paul Wayne Goodin and Rusty
McKay; music will be provided by Jessica Fuson, Larry and Ollie Sizemore, The
Goodin Family and Ebenezer Baptist Church Choir; pallbearers James (Scooter)
Fuson, Mikey Fuson, Freddy Fuson, Todd Fuson, Bobby Fuson, Roger Fuson, Jason
Taylor, Kirby John Taylor, Joe Taylor, Bill Taylor, Tony Taylor, Michael
Tolliver and Eddie Marsee; Honorary Pallbearers will be Dr. Tallmadge Hays,
Ronnie (Frog) Jackson, Deacons of Ebenezer Baptist Church, Rusty McKay, John
Slusher, Bo Bush, Tony The, Joel Franks and Darrell Washington.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2014, Middlesboro, Bell Co., KY, Obituary
Published in The Daily News from Mar. 19 to Mar.
20, 2014
At about noon on Tuesday, March 18, 2014, Osie Cobb stepped into
heaven. She died at her home in Middlesboro, KY, surrounded by her family,
following a few months of illness. Sister Cobb's life was filled with her love
of God. The last charter member of the Church of God, Noetown, she and her late
husband, Levi Cobb, were dedicated and willing workers of the church. Sister
Cobb taught Sunday School for over 50 years and is
credited with touching/changing/saving the lives of hundreds of people. Her
tiny stature held a mighty heart. She was a scholar of the Bible, a devoted
Christian, historian, a wise and tender advisor, and a most amazing and loving
Mother, Grandmother, Great Grandmother, and Great-Great Grandmother.
Born on November 15,1913, Mrs. Cobb
celebrated her 100th birthday just 4 months ago. She was married to the late
Levi Cobb for 67 years.
Her parents, The Rev. Charles W. Everly and Evang. Leona Everly
preceded her in death. Her parents established the Church of God, Noetown in
their home in 1917. Two sons, Mitchell Truman and Carl David, have also
preceded her in death, as well as all her siblings. They are Gaines Everly,
Helen Lane, Harvey Everly and the Rev. Fred Everly.
Mrs. Cobb's surviving family includes: Spurgeon and Mary Katherine
Cobb, her devoted son and daughter in law, who were her daily companions. They
are joined by their children; Lawanna (Simon) Marsiglia of Ypsilanti, MI, Anita
(Kenny) Heath of Dearborn, MI, and Dwayne (Susan) Cobb of Middlesboro, KY.
Mitchell and Betty's girls, Elaine (Steve) Ashby of Atlanta, GA, Debra (Roger)
Speck of Front Royal, VA, Teresa (Steve) Brooks of Harrogate, TN and Sharon
Ferguson of Atlanta, GA. David and Ruth's girls, Carla (Jon) Atha, of Oak Hill,
WV and Holly Cobb of Cross Lanes, WV.
Known as "Mammy" to all of us, she has 17 Great Grandchildren, Jason (Amanda)
Marsiglia, Justin Marsiglia and Joshua Marsiglia, of Ypsilanti, MI, Cora Capler
and Kenneth Capler of Dearborn, MI, Lindsey (Jordan) Blankenship, Katie Cobb, all of Lexington, KY, Taylor
Cobb and Mitchell Cobb, both of Middlesboro, KY. Brian
Brooks, Kevin (Dallas) Brooks and Steven Brooks, all of Harrogate, TN. Leah
(Zach) Queen of Stanton, VA. Bailey Levi Cox and Raychel Grace
"Gracie" Ferguson, both of Atlanta, GA. Emily (Jonathan) Wood of
Beckley, WV and David Thompson of Oak Hill, WV. Mammy also has four Great-Great
Grandchildren, Madeleine "Maddie" Marsiglia and Jacob Marsiglia,
Isaac Capler and Genevieve "Gigi" Queen.
The Rev. Terry Perkins of Richmond, KY will officiate at the
memorial service. Great Grandsons will serve as pallbearers. Life long friends,
Jewell Elam and Charles Dean Turner will sing. The memorial service will be
held on Saturday, March 22, 2014 at 11:00a with graveside services to follow at
Green Hills Cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2015, Middlesboro, Bell Co., KY, Death
http://www.tributes.com/obituary/show/Donald-Blankenship-103135532
Donald Blankenship
- December 26, 2015 - Middlesboro, Kentucky
Funeral arrangements are incomplete.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2015, Middlesboro, Bell Co., KY, Obituary
Published in Lexington Herald-Leader on Dec. 31, 2015
Donald Keith "D.K." Blankenship, age 84,
Middlesboro, KY died Sat, Dec 26, 2015. He was born March 13, 1931 to Henry Alonzo and Ethel Blankenship.
He was preceded in death by his wife
of 58 years, Maggie Elizabeth "Midge" Blankenship; sons: Lon Madison, Donald Keith
"D.K. Jr." and daughter, Amy Elizabeth.
He is survived by son, Tom Blankenship, Lexington, KY; granddaughters:
Maggie
Mae
and Callie Elizabeth
Blankenship; great-grandson, Geoffrey Thomas Scandore, Lexington, KY; and daughter
"in heart", Terri Ann Branson, Lexington, KY.
He had a distinguished career in the coal
mining industry spanning nearly 60 years. He was an accomplished trumpet player
and band leader as well as an avid golfer. He was a member of the First
Presbyterian Church of Middlesboro, KY.
Memorial service will be 2pm, Tue, Jan5,
2016 at Shumate Funeral Home Chapel. Interment will follow in Harrogate
Cemetery.
2015, Pineville, Bell Co., KY, Obituary
Published in The Daily News from Oct. 22 to Oct.
23, 2015
Ora Jones Maiden, 86, of Pineville, passed away on Wednesday,
October 21, 2015 in Lexington, [Fayette
Co., KY]. She was born in Pineville on November 28, 1928, a daughter of the
late Carlo and Allie Smallwood Jones.
She was a member of The Church of God at Dorton Branch and had
worked in housekeeping at Pineville Hospital, and also privately.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her
husband, Oscar Maiden and her brothers and sisters; Eva Philpot, Alice Clark,
Magdalene Cornett, Eller Hubbard, Slusher Jones, Wesley Jones, Pearl Jones and
Floyd Jones.
Survivors include her son, Reed Maiden and wife, Teresa of
Pineville and daughter Mary J. Ellis and husband, Garland of Harrogate; grandchildren, Amy and Jordan
Blankenship, Racheal Maiden,
Pam and Eddie Vanhuss, Renee and Gary Keith, Freddie and Beverly Ellis and Don
and Tammy Ellis; special friend, like a daughter, Brenda Rutherford; great
-grandchildren, Addison Vanhuss, Kaitlyn Keith, Kirsten Keith, Kamryn Keith,
Robert Keith, Tiffany Ellis, Colton Ellis, Garland Ellis, Bryson Ellis and
Candis Hill; great-great-grandchildren, Tanner and Tye;; a host of nieces and
nephews, other relatives and friends.
Services will be at 2 PM Sunday at the Arnett & Steele Funeral
Chapel with Rev. James Griffin, Rev. Arthur Jackson, Rev. Charles Mosley, Rev.
Bobby Grubbs and Rev. James Ward. Music by Friends and
Family. Burial will be in the Pineville Memorial Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Doug Taylor,
Freddie Ellis, Jordan Blankenship, Don
Ellis, Garland Ellis, Bryson Ellis, Ken Ellis, Eddie Vanhuss and Gary Keith.
Honorary pallbearers will Garland Ellis, Sr., Robert Keith, George Simpson,
John McCoy and Clarence Rutherford.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Boone
2013, Burlington, Boone Co., KY, Obituary
Published in the Kentucky Enquirer on May 30,
2013
Richard "Ralph" Steele, Jr., 74, of Burlington passed
away Tuesday, May 28, 2013 at Hospice of St. Elizabeth Healthcare of Edgewood [Kenton Co., KY]. He retired after 31 years as a
supervisor from Enerfab of Cincinnati and was a member of Community Family
Church of Independence. Ralph was a member of both the Florence Masonic Lodge
#949 and the Melrose, OH, Lodge #671 F. & A.M., a member of the Scottish Rite, enjoyed traveling especially by RV and never met a
stranger.
He was preceded in death by his parents Richard Ralph Steele, Sr. and
Laura Alice Campbell Steele, brother Carl Kenneth
Steele, and sister Doris Aileen Steele Bell.
Survivors include his wife of 45 years Joyce A. Helton Steele of
Burlington; son Ralph Birchel Steele and his wife Teena of Burlington;
grandchildren Bryson Ray Steele and Natasha Nicole Steele both of Burlington; sister-in-law Trudy (David) Blankenship of
Corbin; brothers-in-law Joseph R. Bell of Lily, KY and Boyd B.(Tina)
Helton of London, KY; nephews Rick Bell of London, KY and Wendell Bell of
Lakeside Park, KY; and beloved dogs Lizzie and Punkin.
Visitation will be Friday, May 31, 2013 from 5 to 8 PM at Community
Family Church 11875 Taylor Mill Rd. Independence, KY 41051 with Scottish Rite and Masonic Services. Funeral service will be 10 AM
Saturday, June 1, 2013 also at the church. Burial will be at Cumberland
Memorial Gardens of Corbin, KY.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2014, Burlington, Boone Co., KY, Obituary
The Times-Tribune, (Corbin, KY) - March 18, 2014
Joyce Helton Steele, 65, of Burlington, passed away Saturday, March
15, 2014. She was retired from Booth Hospital as a Medical Transcriptionist.
Joyce was a member of Community Family Church. She enjoyed traveling in their
motorhome with their two dogs, Lizzie and Punkin, and was an avid reader.
She was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 45 years,
Richard "Ralph" Steele Jr. in 2013 and parents Boyd Birchel and Euna
Helton.
Joyce is survived by son, Ralph Birchel Steele (Teena), sister, Trudy Blankenship (David), brother, Boyd Birchel Helton II (Tina),
grandchildren, Bryson Ray Steele and Natasha Nicole Steele.
Services will be held at Community Family Church, Independence, on
Monday, March 24, 2014. Visitation will be from 9-11 a.m. with the funeral
ceremony immediately following. Burial will take place in Cumberland Memorial
Cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Bourbon
+2013, Paris, Bourbon Co., KY, Obituary
http://hinton-turnerfuneralhome.com/index.php?P=32&FILENUMBER=703&ObituaryId=703
Eva Christine Blankenship, 90, widow of H.
Jay Blankenship, died
Saturday, February 2, 2013 at Bourbon Community Hospital [Paris,
Bourbon Co., KY]. She was
born November 6, 1922 in Germantown, Ohio, daughter of the late James and Emma
Jane Peck Helton.
She is survived by four daughters, Betty (James) Stitt, Mays Lick,
Phyllis (Clay) Barton, Ewing, Pauline Sexton, Silver Springs, Florida, Judy
(Jematt) Noble, Cynthiana; three sons,
Jay B. Blankenship, Mays Lick, Paul (Linda) Blankenship, Paris, Roger Blankenship, Millersburg; sixteen grandchildren; two special grandchildren,
Ronald Hedges, Charles Hedges; and several great grandchildren.
Funeral services will 11:00 a.m. Wednesday at the Hinton-Turner
Funeral Home by Rev. Wesley \"Wes\" Thomas with burial in the Brown
Cemetery, Menifee County. Casket bearers
will be Ronald Hedges, Charles Hedges, Chad Blankenship, Mike Blankenship, Jeff Blankenship,
and Nick Barton.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Boyd
+2013, Ashland, Boyd Co., KY, Obituary
The Daily Independent, (Ashland, KY) - April 4, 2013
Lesley G. "Les" Justus, 63, of Ashland, died Wednesday
morning, April 3, 2013, in the University of Kentucky
Medical Center. He was born June 22, 1949, in Hurley, Va., to the late Dolly
and Quentin Justus.
Les was also predeceased by his brother, Bill Justus of
Cannonsburg. Les grew up in a mining camp on Pinsonfork and developed a
lifelong passion for baseball at an early age. He played for the Belfry High
School Pirates (class of 1967), participated in Legion ball after high school
graduation was invited to MLB's Pittsburgh Pirates' training camp in 1969. Les'
special interest in baseball continued throughout his life as he took great joy
teaching his sons to play at Fraley Field and was an avid Tomcats baseball fan.
He coached on a formal level for the Boyd County School District and for the
National Mine Service Co. baseball team in Wurtland while he was an employee
there. Les attended Mayo State, where he studied welding, and went on to work
as a machinist for National Mine for 22 years prior to working at AK Steel for
five years. Les was saved in 1977 and was an active member at Rose Hill
Missionary Baptist Church for 34 years, serving as a church bus driver for many
years. He enjoyed home improvement projects, woodworking, auto repair, rooting
for UK basketball and supporting the Ashland Animal Rescue Fund. Les will be
remembered as a loving father and sweet husband, and above all, a hard-working
man, always looking forward to the next task at hand.
Les is survived by his wife,
Connie Justus of Ashland; sons Kevin Justus (Kate) of Tryon, N.C., and Mark
Justus (Sarah Stull) of Ashland; sisters
Trixie Blankenship of Grundy, Va., Ann Meyers (Dick) of
Louisville, Molly Wells of Sellersburg, Ind., and Eleanor "Cricket"
Justus of Elizabethtown; a brother, John Justus (Kathy) of Chicago; and several
nephews, nieces, cousins and wonderfully supportive friends.
Funeral services for Les will be at 1 p.m. Saturday, April 6, 2013,
at Kilgore United Methodist Church on Ky. 854, off U.S. 60 at Rush.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2013, Ashland, Boyd Co.,
KY, Obituary
The Daily Independent, (Ashland, KY) - September 6, 2013
Nyoka Jean Hicks, 63, of Ashland, was promoted to glory Thursday
afternoon, Sept. 5, 2013, at her home. She was born July 27, 1950, in Ashland,
a daughter of the late Roy and Maude
Blankenship Mullins.
She was also preceded in death by her sister, Mary Kelley.
Nyoka was a member of Mount Olivet Old Regular Baptist Church in
Greenup County. She retired as deli manager from Foodfair in Flatwoods after
many years of service. She was a member of the FIVCO Bowling Association, where
she served on the board, and in 2012 she was inducted into the Kentucky Women's
Bowling Association Hall of Fame.
Survivors include her loving husband of 42 years, Michael G. Hicks
of Ashland; sons Roy Hicks and wife, Melissa, and Tyler Hicks and wife, Jami,
all of Ashland; daughter, Carrie Hicks Steele and husband, Robert, of
Hurricane, W.Va..; brother, Roy Richard Mullins of Marion, Ind.; grandchildren,
Joe, Austin, Taressa, Matthew, Michael, Roy Richard, Karrie and Braxynn Hicks,
Toby McFeeley and Kaitlyn and Lana Steele. Additional survivors include a host
of loving extended family members and friends.
Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Monday, Sept. 9,
2013, at Steen Funeral Home-13th Street Chapel in Ashland. Entombment will
follow in Golden Oaks Memorial Gardens in Ashland.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2013, Ashland, Boyd Co.,
KY, Obituary
Published in The Daily Times
from September 7 to September 8, 2013
Eugene David Billups, 91, formerly of Oak
Avenue, Waverly, Ohio, and more recently of Shopes Creek Road, Ashland,
Kentucky, passed away Saturday September 7, 2013 at his home. He was born
October 6, 1921 in Brushart, Kentucky to the late Arnold R. Billups and Della
Grace Remy Billups.
On January 27, 1950, Gene was united in marriage to Lorena Elizabeth Litz
Billups who preceded him in death on August 8, 2011. In addition to his parents
and wife, a brother, Archie Billups preceded Gene in death.
Surviving is a brother, Arnold R. Billups
and wife Myrtle of Alice, Texas; three sisters, Fern Fleck of Ashland,
Kentucky, Eileen Blankenship of South Shore, Kentucky, and Edith Lowdenback
Jackson of South Portsmouth, Kentucky.
Gene was a retired machine operator for
G.M. in Dayton, Ohio, a WWII U.S. Army Air Corp veteran; a member of Orient Lodge
321 F. & A.M. in Waverly, Ohio and a member of the Waverly Grace United
Methodist Church.
Funeral services will be held 1:00 p.m.
Wednesday, September 11, 2013, at the Boyer Funeral Home in Waverly, Ohio with
Rev. Dan Evory officiating. Burial will follow in Scioto Burial Park at
McDermott, Ohio. A Masonic service will be conducted by Orient Lodge 321 F.
&A.M. of Waverly at 7:00 p.m. Tuesday.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2013, Ashland, Boyd Co., KY, Obituary
The Daily Independent, (Ashland, KY) - October 2, 2013
Carl Ishmael Bailey, 93, of Ashland, died Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2013, in
Community Hospice Care Center in Ashland. He was born Aug. 9, 1920, in Ashland,
the son of the late William "Willie" and Minnie Polhamus Bailey.
He was the owner of Bailey Floor Covering and the former owner of
Bailey Homebuilders Construction Co. and other local business entities. He was
a member of Unity Baptist Church and attended Pollard Baptist Church as a
child. He was a World War II U.S. Navy veteran, a member of Poage Masonic Lodge
325 and El Hasa Shrine and a retired member of the Ashland Homebuilders
Association.
He was also preceded in death by his first wife, Beulah Blackburn
Bailey; a son, Carl Bailey Jr.; a stepson, Robert Johnson; a brother, William
"Bill" Bailey; a sister, Evelyn Blankenship; and a grandson, Greg Davidson.
Survivors include his wife, Wandeleen Collinsworth Walters Bailey;
two daughters, Brenda (Wilson) Sears of Somerset and Carol (Phil) Prater of
Ashland; a stepson, William "Bill" Johnson of Pikeville; five
grandchildren, Mindy Radjunas Woodall, Holly Radjunas, Rhona Davidson, Dwayne
Davidson and Toni Bailey; and several step grandchildren and
great-grandchildren who were very much a part of his life.
The funeral will be at 11 a.m. Friday, Oct. 4, 2013, at Miller
Funeral Home in Ashland by the Rev. Brad Callaway. Burial will be in Rose Hill
Burial Park in Ashland, with military honors by American Legion Post 93 of
Kenova.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2014, Ashland, Boyd Co., KY, Obituary
The Daily Independent, (Ashland, KY) - January 2, 2014
Marlene Stevens- Blankenship, 72, of Ashland, passed away Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2014, in King's
Daughters Medical Center in Ashland. She was born Aug. 5, 1941, in Ashland, to
the late Virgil and Lucy Stephens-Stevens. She was a business owner and most
proudly a homemaker who loved her family.
She was also preceded in death by her husband, James Alva
Blankenship, in 1996 and her
son, Scott Moore, in 1998.
Family left behind to cherish her loving memory include two sons,
Chris and Carla Moore and Steve and Connie Moore, all of Wurtland; two
daughters, Bunnie McEwen of Fort Lauderdale, Fla., and Brenda Wilson of
Ashland; five grandchildren, Stevi, Whitney, Beth, Kala and Taylor; and three
great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 5, 2014, at Carman
Funeral Home in Flatwoods. Burial will be in Bellefonte Memorial Gardens in
Flatwoods.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
SSDI: Blankenship, James A., 68, 20Oct1927
- 01Jul1996, (72), AL-417-30-0239
2014, Ashland, Boyd Co., KY, Obituary
The Daily Independent, (Ashland, KY) - January 19, 2014
Ernest "Pete" Sparks, 76, of Ashland, moved on to his
heavenly reward on Saturday, Jan. 18, 2014, in Community Hospice Care Center in
Ashland following a brief illness. He constructed many homes in this life, but
now resides in a place prepared for him. Pete was born Sept. 5, 1937, in
Ashland, a son of the late Charles and Anna Martin Sparks.
He was also preceded in death by a brother, Jim Sparks, and two
sisters, Ethel Elam and Charlotte Boward.
Pete was a 1955 graduate of Russell High School, although he grew
up in Westwood, prior to the establishment of Fairview High School. He was well
known for his masonry skills and worked on numerous homes and buildings
throughout the area. He retired from AK Steel in 1995. He enjoyed his years
working in the masonry department and keeping in touch with his co-workers and
friends. However, Pete was best known for his smile, wit and constant music in
his heart. He shared the gospel in song for many years throughout the area. He
had a song on his lips even near the time of his homecoming. His joy included
the music that continues through his wife, children and grandchildren. He was a
former member of Westwood Enterprise Baptist Church and a member of Central
Free Will Baptist Church in Huntington, W.Va., at the time of his death.
Those left to celebrate his life and cherish his memory include his
devoted wife of 54 years, Andrea "Sue" McGuire Sparks; four children,
David Ernest (Debbie) Sparks of Somerset and Kathy Jane (Randy) Skaggs, Brian
Edward (Stacey) Sparks and Christopher Eric (Jennifer) Sparks, all of Ashland.
Additionally, he leaves five sisters,
Edith Blankenship , Allene Adkins, Martha Stallings, Doris Gallaher and Gladys
Hoffman. Pete also had nine grandchildren who dearly loved their papaw, Candice
Baugh, Justin Sparks, Nicholas Skaggs, Nathan Skaggs, Hannah Skaggs, Reagan
Sparks, Eric Sparks, Emma Sparks and Elise Sparks. He is also survived by
several sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, cousins, nieces and nephews, who
dearly loved him.
A celebration of his life will take place at 11 a.m. Wednesday,
Jan. 22, 2014, at Westwood Baptist Church (formerly Enterprise Baptist) by
Pastor Steve Williams and Pastor Ed Cook. Burial will be in Rose Hill Burial
Park in Ashland.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2014, Ashland, Boyd Co., KY, Obituary
The Daily Independent, (Ashland, KY) - July 14, 2014
Pauline Moore Dickerson, 65, of Ashland, died Sunday, July 13,
2014, in Our Lady of Bellefonte Hospital in Russell, [Greenup Co., KY]. She was born Dec. 25, 1948, a daughter of
Richard Oney of Ironton, Ohio, and the late Susan White Oney.
She was also preceded in death by her husband, Carl Dean Dickerson,
in 2004; her brothers, Richard and Clarence Moore; and sisters
Nancy Conn and Lilly Gee.
Pauline was a retired accounts payable clerk with the Honeywell
Corp. and attended First Baptist Church of Russell. Pauline was a loving mother
and grandmother known as Nana to ShaiLeigh.
Also surviving are a daughter, Shaini Dickerson Stewart of Ashland;
a brother, Tom Moore of Ironton; four sisters,
Betty Browning of Wayne, W.Va., Ruby Kearns of Hanging Rock, Ohio, Jane Blankenship of Ironton and Peggy Ison of Hanging Rock.
She is also survived by her only grandchild, ShaiLeigh Stewart, whom she loved
with every ounce of her being, and many nieces and nephews whom she loved
dearly.
A graveside service will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday, July 16, 2014, by
Pastor Gene Easterling at Dickerson Cemetery on Old Buckley Road. Preston
Family Funeral Home in Ashland is in charge of arrangements.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2014, Ashland, Boyd Co., KY, Obituary
The Daily Independent, (Ashland, KY) Date: September 26, 2014
Diana Gail Ward Cantrell Payton, 69, of Ashland, passed away
Saturday, Sept. 20, 2014, in the Boyd County Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.
Mrs. Payton was born April 2, 1945, in Ashland, to Bill and Sadie Blankenship Ward.
In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her
husband, Joseph Herman Cantrell; a son, Charles Cantrell; brothers Charles
Ward, Bobby Ward and Freddie Ward; and sisters Dorthy Ward, Nancy Edmonds,
Maxine Ward, Mickey Walter and Helen Rouse.
Diana was a "stay at home mom" who loved taking care of
her family and enjoyed arts and crafts.
Diana is survived by her children, Willie Abrahanson (Lea) of
Ashland, Larry Cantrell (Anna) of Elizabeth City, N.C., Garnett Cantrell of
Elizabeth City, Joshua Cantrell (Michelle) of Ashland and Christina Wellman
(Jeff) of Catlettsburg, 14 grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren; and a
brother, Billy Ward of Summit.
A celebration of Mrs. Payton's life will be at 2 p.m. Saturday,
Sept. 27, 2014, at Straight Creek Church of the Nazarene Fellowship Hall on
11017 Ky. Route 5 in Ashland.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
1940 Census, Ward 5, Ashland, Boyd Co.,
KY,
Ward, William 35, M, KY, Head,
Ward, Sadie 28, F, KY, Wife,
Ward, Dorothy 09, F, KY, Dau,
Ward, Willia M. 07, F, OH, Dau,
Ward, Billy J. 06, M, KY, Son,
Ward, Fredie L. 05, M, KY, Son,
Ward, Helen V. 03, F, KY, Dau,
Ward, Bobbie R. 01, M, KY, Son,
https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/K7RM-5GF
+2014, Ashland, Boyd Co. KY, Obituary
The Daily Independent, (Ashland, KY) Date: October 27, 2014
Gary Ray Hobson, 73, of Ashland, passed away in Community Hospice
Care Center in Ashland on Oct. 25, 2014. He was born Sept. 30, 1941, in
Ashland, to the late Kenneth Wilson and Thelma Juanita Williams Hobson.
He was also preceded in death by his wife, Dorothy
Blankenship Hobson, and a
brother, Bennie Hobson.
Gary was retired from the City of Ashland with 34 years of service
and was a friendly and familiar face at Central Park to anyone who visited
there. He was a member of Ashland Baptist Church.
He is survived by his sister, Sharon Baer of Ashland; a niece,
Sherri Baer and husband Derek Winebrenner of Lexington; a nephew, Donnie Baer
of Ashland; an aunt, Betty Ramey of Ashland; a great-niece, Madison Winebrenner
of Lexington; and a very good friend, Don Baer of Ashland.
Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 28, 2014, at Steen
Funeral Home-13th Street Chapel. Burial will be in Golden Oaks Memorial
Gardens.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2015, Ashland, Boyd Co., KY, Funeral
The Daily Independent, (Ashland, KY) Date: February 2, 2015
Gracie Allen Blankenship, 61, of Ashland, died Saturday in King's Daughters Medical Center
in Ashland.
The funeral will be at 1 p.m. Thursday at Lazear Funeral Home in
Ashland.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2015, Ashland, Boyd Co., KY, Obituary
http://obituaries.dailyindependent.com/obituary/gracie-blankenship-1953-2014-764080131
Published on February 5, 2015
Gracie Allen Blankenship, 61, of Ashland,
died Saturday, Jan. 31, 2014, in King’s Daughters Medical Center in Ashland.
She was born July 10, 1953, in Boyd County, a daughter of the late Marion and
Emma Annon Allen.
Ms. Blankenship was a retired custodian
with the Boyd County Board of Education.
She was also preceded in death by two
sisters, Wanda Adkins and Rose Robinson, and three brothers, Virgil Allen,
Jimmy Allen and Holbert Allen.
She is survived by a daughter, Haley Blankenship of Ashland;
three brothers, Kenneth (Mary Lee) Adkins of Ironton, John Allen of Plain City,
Ohio, and Richard (Diane) Allen of Ashland, and two sisters, Dean (Charles)
Fryer of Ashland and Phyllis Adkins of Flatwoods.
The funeral was at 1 pm, Thursday, Feb.
5, 2015, at Lazear Funeral Home in Ashland by the Rev. Jim Smedley. Burial was
in Smallwood-Allen Cemetery.
Boyd Co., KY,
Marriage; https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QKH6-JYHB
Herbert W.
Blankenship, 1943 - Gracie Allen, 1953 – m.21Dec1990
2015, Ashland, Boyd Co., KY, Death
The Daily Independent, (Ashland, KY) Date: February 6, 2015
Lorraine Blankenship,
93, of Ashland, died Friday in Community Hospice Care Center in Ashland.
Evans Funeral Home in Raceland is in charge of arrangements, which
are pending.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2015, Ashland, Boyd Co.,
KY, Obituary
The Daily Independent, (Ashland, KY) Date: February 11, 2015
Kenneth Garvin, 89, of Ashland, died Friday, Feb. 6, 2015, in Boyd
Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. He was born Feb. 16, 1925, a son of the late
Robert and Nell Blankenship
Garvin.
He was also preceded in death by his wife, Virginia
"Jenny" Birch Garvin, in 2000.
Mr. Garvin served in the U.S. Army during World War II and played
in the Army Band. He was a member of the Ceredo-Kenova Community Band and the
Brass Band of the Tri-State. He was a retired linotype setter for the Lancaster
Eagle Gazette in Lancaster, Ohio.
He is survived by a daughter and son-in-law, Susan and Mike Smith
of Lancaster; two grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.
The funeral will be at 11 a.m. today, Feb. 11, 2015, at Lazear
Funeral Home in Ashland by the Rev. Jimm Smedley. Burial will be in Rose Hill
Burial Park in Ashland.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2015, Ashland, Boyd Co., KY, Obituary
The Daily Independent, (Ashland, KY) Date: August 24, 2015
Opal Bowling Green, 86, of Ashland, passed
away Friday Aug. 21, 2015, at her home. Mrs. Green was born March 6, 1929, in
Boyd County, a daughter of the late Clyde and Midge Blankenship Bowling.
She was also preceded in death by her husband, Homer R. Green in
1990.
Opal was a graduate of Boyd County High School, a home health
assistant and dedicated wife, mother and grandmother. She loved reading and was
a member of East Fork United Methodist Church and a 50-year member of the
Eastern Star Green Hill Lodge.
Survivors include her children, Dale Dunbar and his wife, Brenda,
of Huntington, W.Va., Wanda Sue Gollihue, Stephen Green, Phillip Green and his
wife, Leesa, of Rush and David Green; eight grandchildren; and seven
great-grandchildren; four brothers, Elmer Bowling (Polly) of Rush, Jack Bowling
(Susie) of Catlettsburg, Hager Bowling (Donna) of Dry Ridge, and Darrell
Bowling (Mary) of Catlettsburg; three sisters, Ruby Hensley (Gordon) of
Catlettsburg, Garnet Stapleton (Bill) of Ashland, and Jean Adkins of Jackson,
Tenn.
The funeral service for Mrs. Green will be at 11 a.m. Thursday,
Aug. 27, 2015, at East Fork United Methodist Church. Pastor Richard
Gindlesperger will officiate. Final resting place will be in the Bowling
Cemetery.
Friends may call
from 6 to 8 p.m., with an Eastern Star Service at 7 p.m. Wednesday evening Aug.
26, 2015, at Kilgore & Collier Funeral Home on Panola Street in
Catlettsburg.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
1920 Census, Durbin, Boyd Co., KY,
Bowling, Clyde 20, M, KY, Head,
Bowling, Midge 16, F, KY, Wife,
https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MH2J-F1V
1930 Census, District 2, Boyd Co., KY,
Bowling, Clide E. 30, M, KY, Head,
Bowling, Midge 26, F, KY, Wife,
Bowling, Clide O. 09, M, KY, Son,
Bowling, Alma M. 07, F, KY, Dau,
Bowling, Ruby M. 06, F, KY, Dau,
Bowling, Sarah L. 04, F, KY, Dau,
Bowling, Wilma 03, F, KY, Dau,
Bowling, Opal M. 01, F, KY, Dau,
Rose, George 60, M, KY, Lodger,
https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:XMDP-L49
1940 Census, District 2, Boyd Co., KY,
Bowling, Clyde 40, M, KY, Head,
Bowling, Midge 36, F, KY, Wife,
Bowling, Clyde 19, M, KY, Son,
Bowling, Alma 17, F, KY, Dau,
Bowling, Ruby 16, F, KY, Dau,
Bowling, Betty 14, F, KY, Dau,
Bowling, Wilma 13, F, KY, Dau,
Bowling, Opal 11, F, KY, Dau,
Bowling, Elmer 09, M, KY, Son,
Bowling, Carl 07, M, KY, Son,
Bowling, Garnett 05, F, KY, Dau,
Bowling, Lucy 04, F, KY, Dau,
Bowling, Glen 01, M, KY, Son,
https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:K751-5KL
SSDI; Midge
Bowling, 79, 13Dec1903 - ??Mar1982 – Boyd, KY,
2015, Ashland, Boyd Co., KY, Obituary
The Daily Independent, (Ashland, KY) - November 9, 2015
Briannah Grace Walden, three months old, passed away on Nov. 6,
2015, in Cabell Huntington Hospital. She was born on July 26, 2015, to Daniel
Walden and Cora Maynard of Ashland.
In addition to her parents, she is also survived by a brother,
Mayson Walden; sisters Alexia Adkins, Aubrey Adkins, Chelsea Walden and Kaelyn
Walden; maternal grandparents Tammy
Maynard and Elmer Blankenship of Ashland and Paul Maynard of Ashland;
paternal grandparents Linona Walden of Ashland and Charles Walden of Dayton,
Ohio; maternal great-grandparents Stephen and Deborah Carter of Ashland; and
several aunts and uncles.
The funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 12, 2015, at
Steen Funeral Home, 13th Street Chapel in Ashland and will be officiated by Pastor Matthew Adams. Burial will follow in
Golden Oaks Memorial Gardens in Ashland.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2014, Catlettsburg, Boyd
Co., KY, Obituary
The Daily Independent, (Ashland, KY) - January 11, 2014
Ruth Crabtree Williams, 92, of Catlettsburg, passed away Friday,
Jan. 10, 2014, in King's Daughters Medical Center in Ashland. Mrs. Williams was born July 30, 1921, in Lawrence County,
a daughter of the late Charlie and Genoa Large Williams.
In addition to her parents, Ruth was preceded in death by her
husband, Alfred Williams; a daughter, Edna Jenkins; brothers, Shelby
Blankenship, Russell Large,
Harrison Crabtree, Clyde Crabtree and Jay Crabtree; and sisters, Edna
Cartwright and Celia McComas.
Ruth worked for Timpkins Roller Bearing in Columbus, Ohio, during
World War II. She was a homemaker and loving mother who enjoyed taking care of
her family. She was a member of Bear Creek United Methodist Church.
She is survived by her children, Eddie Williams, JoAnn and Larry
Hill, Donald and Teresa Williams, all of Catlettsburg, Linda and Joe McKenney
of Nicholasville, Robert and Diane Williams of Cookeville, Tenn., Arthur and
Debbie Williams of South Point, Ohio, and Diana and David Bowling of Rush; 22
grandchildren; 39 great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren; and
special additional family members, son-in-law, Earl (Darlene) Jenkins, Joe
Amos, Mike Amos and Becky Wilson, all of Catlettsburg.
The funeral service for Mrs. Williams will be at 1 p.m. Monday,
Jan. 13, 2014, at Kilgore & Collier Funeral Home in Catlettsburg. Pastor
Mike Amos will officiate. Final rest will be in Buchanan Chapel Cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
1940 Census, District 7, Lawrence Co., KY,
Crabtree, Charlie 45, M, KY, Head,
Crabtree, Genoa 50, F, KY, Wife, [1890]
Crabtree, Russell 25, M, KY, Son,
Crabtree, Harrison 22, M, KY, Son,
Crabtree, Clyde 19, M, KY, Son,
Crabtree, Ruth 17, F, KY, Dau,
Crabtree, Celia 15, F, KY, Dau,
Crabtree, Edna 13, F, KY, Dau,
Crabtree, Jay 11, M, KY, Son,
https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/K7TR-LK5
1900 Census, District 8, Twin Branch
Precinct 13, Lawrence Co., KY,
Large, Martin V. 45, M, KY, Head,
Large, Mattie 31, F, KY, Wife,
Large, George 14, M, KY, Son,
Large, Harison 12, M, KY, Son,
Lyon, Virgie 12, F, KY, SDau,
Large, Genoa 09, F, KY, Dau,
Large, Hester 07, F, KY, Dau,
Large, Laura 04, F, KY, Dau,
Large, Belva 02, F, KY, Dau,
https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/M9HV-CJ7
Genoa is still with her parents in the
1910 Censes, So Shelby below is not her son. JIM
SSDI: Blankenship,
Shelby, 84, 29Feb1908 - 19Jan1993, Catlettsburg, Boyd, KY, KY-400-18-6138
2014, Catlettsburg, Boyd
Co., KY, Obituary
The Daily Independent, (Ashland, KY) - May 17, 2014
Gary "Buck" Hunley went to be with the Lord peacefully
Thursday, May 15, 2014, surrounded by his loving family. The Catlettsburg
native was born on May 16, 1940, to the late Neal and Isabell Stone Hunley.
He was also preceded in death by a brother, William
"Pete" Hunley; and a sister-in-law, Janice Marlene Jarrell.
He attended Thomas R. Brown High School, was a Kentucky colonel,
Little League coach and president of the Sandy City Little League. While
working for and retiring from National Mines, Buck always looked after the
growth and operation of Catlettsburg. Serving as mayor, and sitting on the City
Commissioner Board, Board of Adjustment, Housing
Authority Board and served as Catlettsburg building inspector. Buck also served
as the police judge. In 2007, he received special recognition for all of his
accomplishments for serving his hometown and his church, the Catlettsburg
Church of God.
Buck is survived by his beloved wife of 53 years, Donna Jarrell
Hunley; two loving daughters, Virginia (Tim) Griffith and Judy (Todd) Bobst,
both of Catlettsburg; five grandsons, Kevin and Gary Glen Zornes, Jacob
Griffith, Samuel Walters and Channing Ross (Sarah) Bobst; two brothers, Randall
Hunley (Louise) of Ashland and Paul David "Dickie" Hunley of
Catlettsburg; three sisters-in-law,
Eva Jarrell Gipson, Pamela Jarrell Mister and PJ Blankenship, all of Catlettsburg.
The funeral service for Mr. Hunley will be at 11 a.m. Monday, May
19, 2014, at Catlettsburg Church of God on 36th Street. Pastors Rick Hamilton
and Greg Wirzfeld will officiate. Final rest will be in Catlettsburg Cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2014, Catlettsburg, Boyd Co., KY, Obituary
The Daily
Independent, (Ashland, KY) Date: November 24, 2014
Martha Calhoun Blankenship, 75, of
Catlettsburg, went to be with the Lord on Nov. 24 in Community Hospice Care
Center in Ashland, [Boyd Co., KY]. Martha was born March 4, 1939, in Breathitt
County, the daughter of the late Clayton and Mary Farris Calhoun.
Martha was preceded by one brother,
Orville Calhoun; three sisters, Audrey Wheat, Stella May "Wanda"
Calhoun and Arzie Wellman. She was a homemaker and a member of Laurel Gap
Church.
Surviving are two brothers, Roy (Jackie)
Calhoun of Louisa and Earl (Imogene) Calhoun of Ortonville, Mich.; two sisters,
Jean Thompson and Margaret Gayle Russell, both of Louisa. She is also survived
by her husband of 55 years, Bill Blankenship of Catlettsburg;
five sons, Ricky (Sandy) Blankenship of Louisa, Gary (Lawanna) of Proctorville, Ohio, Randy (Annie)
Blankenship of Fallsburg, Larry (Naomi) Blankenship of Fallsburg and Billy Blankenship of Catlettsburg;
one daughter, Judy Thompson of Louisa; eight grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren;
and many nieces and nephews. Martha will be greatly missed by her family and
all who knew her.
The funeral services will be conducted at
2 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 26, 2014, at Young Funeral Home in Louisa with J. C.
Caudill officiating. Burial will follow at the Berry Cemetery in Sand Branch.
From: Diane
Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2014, Catlettsburg, Boyd Co., KY, Funeral
Published in The Herald-Dispatch on Dec. 17,
2014
Christopher Allen Day, 27, of Catlettsburg, Ky., died Dec. 13,
2014.
He worked for Elmo Greer and Sons as a mechanic.
Funeral service will be 11 a.m. Thursday, Neal Funeral Home,
Catlettsburg; burial in Blankenship-Day Cemetery, Wayne
County, W.Va.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2014, Catlettsburg, Boyd
Co., KY, Obituary
Published in The Herald-Dispatch on Dec. 17,
2014
Charles Ray Day III, 27 of Catlettsburg, Ky., husband of Emily Dawn
Day, died Dec. 13, 2014.
He worked for Elmo Greer and Sons as a laborer.
Funeral service will be 11 a.m. Thursday, Neal Funeral Home,
Catlettsburg; burial in Blankenship-Day Cemetery, Wayne
County, W.Va.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2015, Catlettsburg, Boyd Co., KY, Obituary
The Daily Independent, (Ashland, KY) - October 19, 2015
Cletus Oliver Blankenship, 81, of Catlettsburg, died Saturday [17Oct2015] in the Community Hospice Care Center in
Ashland, Kentucky. He was born July 12, 1934, in Catlettsburg.
Cletus is survived by his wife,
Emma Salisbury Blankenship.
Globe Funeral Chapel in Olive Hill is in charage of arrangements,
which are pending.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2015, Rush, Boyd Co., KY, Obituary
http://johnsontillerfuneralhome.com/current_obituaries
God whispered “Come home my son-your work on earth is done.”
Arthur Blankenship,
75, of Rush, Ky., passed away at home on Friday, February 27, 2015. He was born July 30, 1938 in East Lynn,
W.Va., a son of the late Andy and Vesta Blankenship.
His brother Carlos Tony Blankenship also preceded him in death, along with one
nephew, Ardrey Blankenship, and great
niece Laureeena Lynn Blankenship Runyon.
Art was of the Baptist faith and at the time of his passing
attended Crossroads Baptist Church in Cannonsburg, Kentucky. He was a retired district manager with
Speedway with 42 years of service.
He leaves behind his wife
of 35 years, Carol Ann Hicks
Blankenship; one daughter, Monica Parsons (Mike) of Delphos, Oh.; two grandchildren, Donovan Parsons
(Rachel) of Middlepoint, Oh., and Cody Alan Parsons of San Francisco, Ca.; and
five great grandchildren, Addison Parsons, Isabella Parsons, Carolina Parsons,
Bristol Parsons, and Seann Parsons, all of Middlepoint, Oh. Also surviving are
four sisters, Catherine Epling of Wayne, W.Va., Maxine McCreadie
(Ben) of Lavalette, W.Va., Marlene Thompson (Jay) of Wayne, Evelyn Skeens (Mike) also of Wayne; one brother Ardrey
Blankenship (Ada) of Wayne;
and a host of family and friends too numerous to mention.
Funeral services will be conducted at 1 p.m. Monday, March 2, 2015
at Johnson Tiller Funeral Home with Pastors Chris Rutledge and Buck Stanley
officiating. Burial will follow in
Community Memorial Gardens.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2013, Summit, Boyd Co., KY, Obituary
The Daily Independent, (Ashland, KY) - June 15, 2013
Aubrey V. "Bud" Kinder, 83, of Summit, passed away
Friday, June 14, 2013, in King's Daughters Medical Center. He was born June 5,
1930, in South Point, Ohio, a son of the late William Roy and Letha Jordan
Kinder.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a son,
Timothy Kinder in 1991; and brothers, Curtis, Elmo and Barney Kinder. Bud was a
member of Ceredo Church of Christ. He retired after 38 years of service from
the blast furnace at Armco Steel and served honorably in the U. S.Navy during
the Korean War.
Those left to cherish his memory include his loving wife of nearly 60 years, Doris Blankenship Kinder of Summit; two sons, Greg Kinder and Chris
Kinder and wife Shannon of Ashland; daughter, Gwen Corwin and husband Mike of
Ashland; two sisters, Barbara Pennington and Kay Gibson of South Point, Ohio;
four granddaughters, Sara Corwin, Haley Corwin, Courtney Kinder and Hadyn
Kinder.
The funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday, June 18, 2013, at
Steen Funeral Home 13th Street Chapel with Pastor David Roach and Pastor Troy
Poff officiating. Entombment will be in Rose Hill Burial Park Mausoleum.
Military honors will be provided by the American Legion Kenova Post 93.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Bracken
2015, Milford, Bracken Co., KY, Obituary
Published in the Kentucky Enquirer on Oct. 4,
2015
Oshel Dwain Sharp, 82, of Milford, passed away Tuesday, September
29, 2015.
Father of Sherry (Joe) Ellison, Jimmy
Sharp, Stan Sharp, Michael (Vicki) Mohrhaus, Russell Mohrhaus, Guy (Kathy)
Mohrhaus, and Chris Mohrhaus; Grandfather of eleven; Great-grandfather of many;
Brother of JoAnn King and Cordelia
Blankenship.
Preceded in death by his wife Thelma Jean Sharp; Children, Stan
Sharp and Linda Ocheltree; Grandson, Shawn; Parents, James and Ruby Sharp;
Siblings, Walter Sharp, Lucille Walton, and Herbert Sharp.
Funeral will be Monday, October 5, 2015 at 12pm at Tufts
Schildmeyer Funeral Home. Entombment at Graceland Memorial
Gardens.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Breckinridge
2015, Westview, Breckinridge
Co., KY, Obituary
Owensboro Messenger-Inquirer (KY) Date: May 7, 2015
Loretta Pontrich of Westview died Sunday, May 3, 2015, at her
residence.
She was a member of Hardinsburg Baptist Church.
Survivors include her husband, Donald Pontrich; children Barbara
Sue Risinger, Stephen L. Risinger, Barry W. Risinger and Michael T. Risinger;
step daughter Brenda Coffey; and a sister,
Lula Blankenship.
Memorial service: 11 a.m. Saturday at Hardinsburg Baptist Church.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Bullitt
+2013, Hillview, Bullitt Co., KY, Obituary
Published in The Courier-Journal on February 25,
2013
Harold M. Blankenship, 73, simply known as "Pickles" of Hillview, returned to
his Heavenly Father on Sunday, February 24, 2013. Mr. Blankenship was a retired driver for
Pepsi after 28 years of service. He always made everyone laugh and smile by
whistling, singing and winning the hearts of all he worked with and the
customers he delivered to.
Among those that preceded him in death include his parents, William and Minta Blankenship; and brothers,
Jimmy and Artie "Odie" Blankenship.
He leaves to cherish his memory his son, Bill
Blankenship; daughters, Leslie Mann and Cynthia O'Dell (Patrick); grandchildren, Jordan and Lindsay Blankenship;
brothers, Arnold (Charlene), Walter,
Sr. (Rebecca) and Eugene (Sissy) Blankenship; nieces,
Gail Duff, Susan Ogle, Robin Gibson, Charlotte Chandler, Martha Blankenship, Tammy Henon, Kathy Jo Black and Sandy
Tompkins; and nephews, Walter Jr., Chris and Timothy Blankenship.
Funeral service will be conducted at 2 p.m. Thursday at
Schoppenhorst, Underwood and Brooks Funeral Home (Preston Highway at Brooks
Road) with interment in Brookland Cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2013, Hillview, Bullitt Co., KY, Obituary
Published in The Courier-Journal on April 5,
2013
Virginia "Sissy" Nell Hunt Blankenship, 72, of Hillview, returned to her Heavenly
Father on April 4, 2013. Mrs.
Blankenship was born in
Muhlenburg, County, KY, to the late Lucian and Catherine Hunt.
Among those who preceded her in death include, her parents; one
brother, John Hunt; and one sister, Peggy Laughlin.
She leaves to cherish her memory, her husband, Eugene
Blankenship; daughters, Tammy Black (Ross) and Cathy Henon; and her daughter, (Misty); son, Timothy Blankenship (Cathy); five grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; brother,
Joe Hunt; sisters, Jeannie Miller and Joann Wilson; and a host of other family
and friends.
Funeral service will be conducted at noon on Monday, April 8, 2013
at Schoppenhorst, Underwood and Brooks Funeral Home (Preston Highway at Brooks
Road) with interment in Bethany Memorial Cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2013, Shepherdsville, Bullitt Co., KY, Obituary
Published in The Courier-Journal on July 26,
2013
Carmen E. Burkhart, 78, of Shepherdsville, returned to her Heavenly
Father on July 24, 2013. She was a loving mother, grandmother and GG.
Mrs. Burkhart was preceded in death by her husband, Caleb Burkhart;
daughters, Anita Kay and Nawanna Sue; sons, Caleb Wade and Mark Alan; brothers,
Frank, Wendell, and Richard Blanton; and sisters, Shirley Owens, Sharon Ortiz,
and Guyla Rasnick.
Carmen is survived by her daughters, Pam Lenarz (Brent Bottorff),
Sherry McClain (Earl), Patricia Humphrey (Jeff), and Wendy Sharp; one sister, Bonnie Blankenship; along with nine grandchildren; and 21 great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Saturday at
McFarland-Troutman-Proffitt Funeral Home with burial in Mt. Washington
Cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2014, Shepherdsville, Bullitt Co., KY, Obituary
The Pioneer News, (Shepherdsville, KY) Date: December 14,
2014
October Sky Blankenship, infant daughter of Franklin Blankenship
and Bessie Crampes, died on Saturday, Dec. 13, 2014, at Kosair Children's
Hospital, [Louisville, Jefferson Co., KY].
Besides her parents, she is survived by her sister, Abbygale
Blankenship; step brothers,
Franklin, William and Daniel; step sister, Kasandra Faye; grandparents, Rebecca
Blankenship, Frank Blankenship, Janet Durham, Richard Durham; and
grandfather, Benny Crampes.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 17, at
Hardy-Close Funeral Home in Shepherdsville with burial in Mount Eden Cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Franklin T. Blankenship – b.18Jul1955 - Brooks, KY:
https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QJ71-SB78
Relatives: Rebecca F. Blankenship.
2015, Shepherdsville, Bullitt Co., KY, Obituary
Published in The Courier-Journal on May 3, 2015
Donna Lynn Dawson, 51, of Shepherdsville, KY, passed away on April
30, 2015. Donna was a member of Southeast Christian Church.
Donna is preceded in death by her grandparents, Frances and Joel
Shelton, Durwood and Carol Smith; and brother, Scott Bruner.
Donna is survived by mother, Jo Ann Wood (Tom); sister, Lee Ann Blankenship (Bruce); niece,
Madison Blankenship and
nephew, Dylan Bruner.
Visitation will be Monday, May 4, 2015 from 1-3 p.m. at Southeast
Christian Church with Memorial Service to follow.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Caldwell
+Fredonia, Caldwell Co., KY, Obituary
http://www.porterandsonfd.com/webcast/19381
Sylvia Marie Blankenship Agee of Fredonia, Kentucky, widow of Willie Agee, departed this life on
Saturday, March 1, 2014 at the age of 78 years and 6 days. She was a daughter
of the late Bill and Mamie Kilgore Blankenship born in Frenchburg, Kentucky on February 23, 1936.
Sylvia is survived by four sons,
Willis Agee (Eloida) of Van Nuys, California, Marvin Agee (Cathy) of Fredonia,
Kentucky, Donnie Blankenship (Carol) of Charlotte, North Carolina and
Gerald Lane of Jeffersonville, Kentucky; one daughter, Linda Terrell (Venice)
of Middletown, Ohio; one sister, Minnie Gilley of Frenchburg, Kentucky; 13 grandchildren and 16 great
grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Willie Agee; two sons,
Jerry Epple and Gilbert Epple; two daughters, Vonda Taulbee and Glenda Lane;
her parents, Bill and Mamie Kilgore
Blankenship and one brother, Gobel Blankenship. She also leaves behind a host of other relatives and friends to
mourn her passing.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Calloway
+2013, Murray, Calloway Co., KY, Obituary
Mrs. Gladys Blankenship Mitchell, age 87, of Murray, Kentucky, formerly of Fayetteville, Tennessee,
died Tuesday, February 5, 2013 at Spring Creek Health Care in Murray, Kentucky.
She was of Baptist faith and a member of the Stewarts Chapel Baptist Church of
Flintville, Tennessee. She enjoyed playing guitar and singing. She was born in
Paint Rock, Alabama on February 12, 1925 to the late Walter Gray and Minnie
Kimbrough Blankenship.
In addition to her parents she is also preceded in death by her
husband, Taylor Mitchell as well as one sister,
Zelma Daniel.
She is survived by three daughters, Gayle Mitchell of Gallatin,
Tennessee, Mitzi Fawley and husband Blair of Springfield, Tennessee, Teresa
Butler and husband Dan of Murray, Kentucky; four granddaughters, Haley Dickson
of Springfield, Tennessee, Kelly Townsend of Florence, Alabama, Erin Pugh and
husband Josh of Goodlettsville, Tennessee, and Taylor Hopkins and husband Chris
of Murray, Kentucky; also nephew Grady Daniel along with several other nieces
and nephews survive.
Funeral services will be held 2:00 pm Friday, February 8, 2013 at
the Higgins Funeral Home of Fayetteville, Tennessee. Rev. Charles Jones will
officiate with burial to follow in the Pleasant Hill Cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Campbell
+2013, Fort Thomas, Campbell
Co., KY, Obituary
Published in the Kentucky Enquirer on Dec. 12,
2013
Nancy H. Thomas, nee (Moore), 75, of Fort Thomas, KY passed away on
Tuesday, December 10, 2013 at St. Elizabeth Hospice in Fort Thomas, KY. She was
a Teacher with Highlands High School in Ft. Thomas. Mrs. Thomas was also a
business manager and bookeeper for various businesses.
She was preceded in death by her mother, Lallie Mildred Moore, and
her father, Harold Moore.
Mrs. Thomas is survived by her daughter, Laura Hatfield Harris
(Jeff) of Fort Thomas, KY, a brother, Nathan C. Moore of Huntsville, AL, Sisters, Pat Howard of Bowling Green,
KY, Jeanette Meyer (Jim) of Bowling Green, KY, Sharon Oliver (R.D.) of Pope, KY,
Cheryl Blankenship (Hughie)of Bowling
Green, KY, grandchildren, Shelbye ((Eric) Schweinhart, and Parker Harris.
Funeral Ceremony will be held 10am Central Time Monday, December
16, 2013, at the Living Hope Baptist Church, 1805 Western Street, Bowling Green,
KY 42104.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Carter
+2013, Grayson, Carter Co., KY, Obituary
Journal-Times (Grayson-Olive Hill, KY) - April 2, 2013
William Farris Buddy Pennington, 61, of Grayson, died Monday, April
1, 2013, at King's Daughters Medical Center in Ashland. He was born June 22,
1951, a son of the late Harlan James Pennington and Opal Blankenship. He was a boilermaker with Local No. 105
of Piketon, Ohio, and of the Baptist faith.
He is survived by his wife, Melissa (Meyer) Pennington; two sons,
Jamie and Tyler Pennington of Willard; two daughters, Dee Dee Calderon of
Lexington and Kelsey Pennington of Willard; two sisters, Elma Gay (Jack)
Maggard of Grayson and Carolyn Sue (Eugene) Seagraves of Willard; and three grandchildren,
Justin Loving and Kyle and Heather Fannin.
Funeral services will be at 7 p.m. Thursday, April 4, 2013, at
Sparks Funeral Home in Grayson by Delmar Rogers, minister. Burial will be
Friday, April 5, 2013, at the Point Isabel Cemetery near Felicity, Ohio.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2015, Grayson, Carter
Co., KY, Obituary
The Daily Independent, (Ashland, KY) Date: May 27, 2015
J. W. Relaford Jr., 78, of Grayson, went to be with his Lord on
Tuesday, May 26, 2015, in King's Daughters Medical Center in Ashland, [Boyd
Co., KY]. J. W. was born July 24, 1936, in Hitchins, a son of the late J.
W. Sr. and Ruby Prichard Relaford.
He was a member of the First Baptist Church of Grayson, served his
country proudly in the Navy, was a member of the
Willard Masonic Lodge F&AM 626 and a Kentucky colonel.
He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Carolyn Sue Jordan
Relaford; three daughters, Angela (Rodney) Simmons of Bruin, Mary Sue (Mike) Blankenship of
Catlettsburg and Kristen (Doug) Maxwell of Cincinnati, Ohio; one sister, Janet
Gwen Barnhill of Bellbrook, Ohio; 11 grandchildren; and four
great-grandchildren, with one on the way.
The funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at Malone Funeral
Home in Grayson with Paul Schmidt and Mike Blankenship ministers. Burial will
be in the East Carter County Memorial Gardens.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2013, Olive Hill, Carter
Co., KY, Obituary
The Daily
Independent, (Ashland, KY) - August 22, 2013
Mr. Allen Ray Tabor, 54, of Olive Hill, passed
away Tuesday afternoon, Aug. 20, 2013, in Olive Hill, from injuries she
received in an automobile accident. He was born June 2, 1959, in Mansfield,
Ohio, a son of the late Labe Tabor and Etta Juanita Rose Tabor Carter.
Allen was retired from Morehead State
University, where he worked in the maintenance department. He attended First
Christian Church in Olive Hill. He was a farmer and worked at Erwin's Auto
Sales in Olive Hill. Allen mowed grass and did tractor work for many friends
and neighbors. He enjoyed farming, fishing, hunting, watching the Cincinnati
Reds and UK Wildcats and spending time with his family and friends.
He was also preceded in death by a
brother, Ernest Labe Tabor; a sister, Patricia Ann Florence; an aunt, Maymie
Browning; and two nephews, Johnnie Tesca and Jesse Tabor.
Allen is survived by his wife of 15
years, Janice Boyce Tabor; a son and daughter-in-law, Richard Allen and Rhonda
Tabor of Olive Hill; a daughter and son-in-law, Amanda and Darrin Parker of
Morehead; a stepson, Craig Blankenship of Ashland; five grandchildren, Kerri
Kaye McClurg, David Allen Tabor, Leland Christopher Parker, Amber Rose Tabor
and Kasandra Marie Parker; a stepgranddaughter, Ruth Marie Smith; a sister,
Barbara Sue Tabor of Gadsden, Ala.; and his father-in-law and mother-in-law,
Willard and Maudie Boyce of Coalton. He also leaves uncles and aunts Wylie and
Juanita Tabor, Bill and Joann Stamper and James and Betty Littleton, all of
Mansfield, Ohio, Joe and Maggie Gurule of Sun City, Ariz., and Judy Biggs of
Olive Hill; a special niece, Heather Maxwell of Lexington; a special cousin,
Dan Tabor and his wife, Linda, of Mansfield; and many more nieces, nephews and
cousins, all of whom he loved.
Funeral services will be at 11 a.m.
Saturday, Aug. 24, 2013, at Globe Funeral Chapel in Olive Hill by Brother
Johnny Austin Carter and Brother David Gee. Burial will be in Tabor Cemetery in
Olive Hill. Donnie Ingles, Wendell McCarty, Dan Tabor, Lynn Whisman, Sam Lands
and Scottie Tesca will serve as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers will
be Richard Tabor, Craig Blankenship, Ronnie Erwin, Danny Lowe, Dickie Stallard, Lynn
Johnson, Bill Stamper and Wylie Tabor.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2013, Olive Hill, Carter Co., KY, Obituary
http://www.globefc.com/cgi-bin/CompanyInternal?stdout+115+globefc.com+2139+4+9103:Lcgi_html/
Mrs. Barbara Ann King Blankenship, age 81, of Olive Hill, Kentucky, passed away Monday morning,
August 18, 2013, at her residence. She was born November 3, 1932, in Carter
County, Kentucky, a daughter of the late George and Edra Womack King.
Barbara was of the Christian faith and retired from the Smokey
Valley Truck Stop. She enjoyed reading, working crossword puzzles, listening to
music, and spending time with her granddaughter.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Otha "Cordell" Blankenship; one brother, Allen King; and one sister,
Sybil Blevins.
Barbara is survived by one daughter
and son-in-law, Sonja and Sam Sammons of Olive Hill, Kentucky;
one stepdaughter, Patty Stephens of Russell Springs, Kentucky; one
granddaughter, Santana Sammons of Olive Hill, Kentucky; and one sister, Janet
Blizzard of Florida. She also leaves many other family members and friends who
will sadly miss her.
Funeral services will be held at 12 noon Friday, August 22, 2014,
at Globe Funeral Chapel in Olive Hill, Kentucky, with Brother Matthew Blankenship officiating.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2014, Olive Hill, Carter Co., KY, Obituary
Journal-Times (Grayson-Olive Hill, KY) Date: October 23,
2014
Mrs. Mary Helen Smith Price, age 70, of Olive Hill, passed away
Monday evening, Oct. 20, 2014, at King's Daughters Medical Center in Ashland, [Boyd
Co., KY]. She was born
March 16, 1944, in Carter County, a daughter of the late Clarence and Ada
Lawson Smith.
Helen was of the Church of God faith and worked at Carter
Industries Sewing Factory in Olive Hill. She enjoyed going out to eat on
Fridays with the girls from work, working in her flowers, and spending time
with her family and friends.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her
husband of 47 years, Ora Albert "Abb" Price; one brother, Clarence Smith
Jr.; and three sisters, Barbara Gilliam, Tippie Harper, and Ruby Cline. Helen
is survived by two daughters, Teresa Price and Allison Slone, both of Olive
Hill; one son, Ora "Bub" Price Jr. of Olive Hill; seven grandchildren, Crystal Kiser, Mathew Blankenship, Ivy Slone, Travis Slone, Meagan Price,
Cody Slone, and Adan Slone; seven great
grandchildren, Hanalena James, Caleb James, Myka Blankenship, Wyatt Crider, Bryson Crider, Hunter Slone, and Abigail Kiser; one
brother and sister-in-law, Johnny and Wanda Smith of Olive Hill; one sister,
Elizabeth Offill of Olive Hill; and several nieces and nephews. She also leaves
many other family members and friends who sadly mourn her passing.
Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Friday, October 24, 2014,
at Globe Funeral Chapel in Olive Hill, with Brother Mathew Blankenship and Brother Delmar Logan Jr. officiating.
Burial will follow in the Bradley Cemetery on Dry Branch in Olive Hill. Jimmy
Conn, Travis Slone, Mathew
Blankenship, Adan Slone, Caleb
James, and Bradley Kiser will serve as pallbearers.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2015, Olive Hill, Carter Co., KY, Obituary
The Daily Independent, (Ashland, KY) Date: May 10, 2015
Paul Cooper, 87, of Olive Hill, died Saturday at his residence. He
was born Sept. 2, 1927.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Oddress
Blankenship Cooper.
Globe Funeral Chapel in Olive Hill is in charge of arrangements,
which are pending.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2015, Olive Hill, Carter Co., KY, Obituary
The Daily Independent, (Ashland, KY) - November 13, 2015
Laura Rice Blankenship Bego, 105, of Olive Hill, died Friday [13Nov2015] in Saint Claire Regional Medical Center
in Morehead, [Rowan Co., KY]. She was born May 6, 1910.
She was preceded in death by her husbands, Charles
Madison Blankenship and Alfred
Bego.
Globe Funeral Chapel in Olive Hill is in charge of arrangments,
which are pending.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Casey
2014, Liberty, Casey Co.,
KY, Obituary
Casey County News (Liberty, KY) - January 8, 2014
George Sweeney Martin of Liberty died Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2014 at
Casey County Hospital. He was 76. Born in Liberty on Sept. 10, 1937, he was the
son of the late James and Mary Viva Passmore Martin.
He was a former night watchman for Watson's Sawmill and Gate Shop,
and a former courier for the Lexington Herald-Leader. He attended Poplar
Springs Baptist Church.
Survivors include his wife, Emma Martin; four sons, Greg (and
Denise) Martin, Jimmy (and Sharon) Martin, Joey (and Lauren) Jones and Tommy
(and Michelle) Jones, all of Liberty; a daughter, Teresa (and Mike) Helm of
Lebanon; 18 grandchildren; 24 great-grandchildren; and a sister, Mary Florence
Jones of Campbellsville.
He was preceded in death by two sons, George Sweeney Martin Jr. and
David Glen Martin; three brothers, Frank, Gene and James Edward Martin; and
four sisters, Ruby Blankenship, Beulah Smith, Louise Lay and Auda Francis
Martin.
Funeral services were Jan. 4 at Bartle Funeral Home Chapel with
Bro. Johnny Maupin officiating. Burial was at Glenwood Cemetery. Pallbearers
were Patrick, Wade and Samuel Martin, Donnie Lynn, Brian Vest and Cole Ledford.
Honorary pallbearers were Jason Bryant, Kenny Martin, Carol Wilson, David Poff,
Shane Bayes, Chris McQueary and all physicians, nurses and staff at Casey
County Hospital.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2015, Liberty, Casey Co., KY Obituary
The Adair Progress, (KY) - October 29, 2015
Elmer Beaty passed away Tuesday, October 20, 2015 at the Casey County
Hospital. He was 83. Born May 8, 1932 in Adair County, he was the son of Claud
and Martha Jane Cleary Beaty.
He was a farmer and owner /operator of Beaty's Garage. He was a
member of the Mannsville Christian Church. Elmer loved to sit on his front porch
and he enjoyed going shopping at Wal-Mart. He was a former member of the Happy
Gospel Singers and performed every Sunday on WKDO for over 40 years.
In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by three
brothers, Delmer, Johnny, and Jesse Beaty; and three sisters, Adell Dickerson, Anna Pearl Blankenship and Ada Beaty.
Survivors include: his beloved wife, Ernestine "Tennie"
Noe Beaty, whom he married September 20, 1973; a brother, Carlos (and Fern)
Beaty of Daleville, Indiana; a sister, Zella Beaty McGaha of Adair County; and
two special friends, Matt Hicks and Sharon Francis.
Funeral service was held Saturday, October 24, 2015 at
McKinney-Brown Funeral Home with Bro. Damon Romel and Bro. Larry Crenshaw
officiating. Mr. Beaty was laid to rest in Barnett's Creek Cemetery.
Pallbearers are Matt Hicks, Tommy Bland, Mack Cox, Brian Woodrum, Wayne Pruer,
and Sheridan Underwood. Honorary pallbearers are Carl Hicks, Doug Hicks,
Milford Lowe, Roger Lowe, Steve Beaty, and Jimmy Dickerson.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Barnett Springs, Adair Co., KY; Barnett
Creek Methodist Church Cemetery
http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=76907947
Anna Pearl Beaty Blankenship Jan. 9, 1936 Feb. 12, 2001
Adair Co., KY,
Marriage; https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QKHD-LWPQ
Noel L.
Blankenship, 30 - Anna P. Beaty, 39 - 01Oct1975
Adair Co., KY,
Birth; https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QKHT-XPDZ
Noel L.
Blankenship, 12Nov1944
– Mother; Corda
Thomas
Adair Co., KY,
Marriage; https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QKJM-1Z1N
Charles
Blankenship, 25 - Corda Thomas, 18 - 30Dec1933
S/o N. O.
Blankenship & Via Mackey – D/o C. R. Thomas & Dell Grider
Christian
2014, Hopkinsville, Christian Co., KY, Obituary
http://www.lambfuneralhome.com/obits/viewobituary.php?obit_id=409
Jacob Blankenship, February 13, 1997 - March 21, 2014, a native of Hopkinsville. The son of Kathy
Fernandez Blankenship, Hopkinsville, and the late Michael Eugene Blankenship.
He was student in the 11th grade at Christian County High School, where he was
reporter in the Key Club and a soccer player. He was a member of Henderson
Memorial Baptist Church.
Survivors include four sisters,
Michelle Skaria, Wahaiwa, Hawaii, Lisa Gambrel, Cunningham, Tennessee, Christy
Acres, Dover, Tennessee, and Charidie White, Hopkinsville; his stepfather, John
Henderson, Hopkinsville; his maternal grandmother, Betty Fernandez,
Hopkinsville; and his paternal grandmother, Margaret Henderson, Elkton,
Kentucky.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Clark
2013, Winchester, Clark Co., KY, Obituary
The Winchester Sun, (KY) - November 1, 2013
Roger Franklin Clark, 77, of Winchester, died peacefully at his
home on Thursday, Oct. 31, surrounded by family.
Roger was preceded in death by his parents George Roger and Iva
Clark.
Roger is survived by his loving wife of 58 years, Opal. He is also
survived by one son, Ron Clark of Winchester; one daughter, Lisa (Jim) Combs of
Palm City, Florida; six grandchildren, Jennifer (Darren) Thompson, Whitney
(Jason) Holland, Blake Combs, Kendall Combs — all of Winchester — amd Tamara
Clark and John Clark of California; brothers and sisters, Nancy White, John (Denise) Clark, Mary Blankenship and Jim (Connie) Clark. He is also
survived by five great-grandchildren, Halle, Colter and Baby Adalynn, Jacob
Franklin Namesake — all of Winchester, and Noah Clark of California; and several
nieces, nephews and cousins.
Roger was born on Sept. 9, 1936, in North Middletown, Ky. After
growing up on a farm in Bourbon County, Roger had a tremendous career in the
Navy spanning more than 22 years. He served on 13 different ships and defended
our country on two different tours of Vietnam. Mr. Clark was a member of the
New Life Assembly of God Church and will be deeply missed by family, who called
him "Pa."
Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Monday, Nov. 4, at
Scobee Funeral Home by the Rev. Dick VanHuss. Burial will follow in the Camp
Nelson Cemetery. Pallbearers will be his son, Ron Clark; son-in-law, Jim Combs;
grandsons, Blake and Kendall Combs; and grandson-in-laws, Darren Thompson and
Jason Holland. Honorary pallbearers
will be nephews; Roger White, Bill
Blankenship, Jim Clark, Jay
Clark, Gary Clark, Doug Cooke, Lee Christopher and Tommy Hall; great nephews, Lee Blankenship, Aaron Reed, Tim Banks and Calvin Banks.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Clay
2015, Manchester, Clay Co., KY, Obituary
The Times-Tribune, (Corbin, KY) Date: February 27, 2015
Mr. Floyd Hamilton, 70, of Manchester, formerly of Knox County, was
born in Bell County, on July 11, 1944, to the late John Ramsey Hamilton and
Beatrice Turner Hamilton, and departed this life on Wednesday, Feb. 25, 2015 in
the Manchester Memorial Hospital. He was of the Protestant faith and enjoyed
quilting, woodworking, cars, playing cards and family time.
In addition to his parents, a daughter: Wendy Hamilton; a step son:
Keith Felts; three brothers: Euel Hamilton, J R Hamilton and Ralph Hamilton;
and a sister: Joann Hamilton preceded him in death.
He is survived by three daughters:
Cindy Blankenship and husband
Richard, of Michigan, Melanie Hamilton, of Cannon,
and Dawn Lawson, of Manchester; four sons: Floyd Hamilton Jr. and wife Melissa,
of North Carolina, Ronnie Hamilton and Ricky Hamilton, both of Illinois, and
Michael Hamilton, of North Carolina; a step son: Charles "Chuck"
Felts and wife Sandra, of Michigan; two sisters: Dovie Wilson, of Corbin, and
Debra Helton and husband Jimmy, of London; 18 grandchildren; three
great-grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and many
friends to mourn his passing.
Funeral services for Mr. Floyd Hamilton will be conducted on
Saturday, Feb. 28, 2015, at 2 p.m. in the Barbourville Funeral Home Chapel.
Burial will follow in the Sowders Cemetery with family and friends serving as
pallbearers.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Daviess
2013, Owensboro, Daviess Co., KY, Obituary
Owensboro Messenger-Inquirer (KY) - June 14, 2013
John B. "Johnny" Westerfield, 91, slipped peacefully into
heaven Wednesday, June 12, 2013, surrounded by his devoted children and loving
niece, Loraine. Johnny held a number of positions in his lifetime — soldier,
grocer and garage foreman, but the ones he was most proud of were son, brother,
uncle, husband and, most of all, father.
Born Dec. 16, 1921, as the eldest son of Tom and Irene Westerfield,
he was preceded in death by his parents, his brothers, Thomas W. and Charles L.
Westerfield; and sisters Anna Lois "Sis"
Worthington and Sarah Sumner Judge. He was also preceded in death by his loving
wife of 58 years, Beatrice; and their beloved daughter, Elizabeth Davies.
Mr. Westerfield was an Army veteran and spoke of his service with
pride throughout his life. He began his active service in 1942 and served
during World War II and the Korean War. He trained as a cook and became a
regular winner of the Army's "Best Mess" award, of which he was very
proud. In World War II, he served in the European Theater in Company C of the
311th Infantry Regiment, 78th Division and rose to the rank of staff sergeant.
He saw action on many occasions including the Battle of the Bulge and the
capture of the Ludendorff rail bridge over the Rhine at Remagen in March 1945.
Mr. Westerfield won a Bronze Star for his meritorious service in combat and
also received a Purple Heart among his many service medals. When called to
service in Korea, he became a soldier in the 101st Combat Engineers building
roads and bridges on the front lines. He was awarded a Bronze Star with two
Bronze Oak Leaf Clusters for his courage and bravery.
Upon returning from his last tour of duty, he started his first grocery,
Johnny's Dollar Saver, which became a staple of the Owensboro business
community. The grocery stores, which grew to three locations, provided the
first jobs for many young people, and to the end, he was recognized and
remembered by former employees and customers alike. When not working, Mr.
Westerfield enjoyed horses and began riding cutting horses for pleasure and in
competition including at the National Championship Rodeo in Fort Worth, Texas.
He was a member of the National Cutting Horse Association and active in its
local chapter for a number of years. He also was active in politics, along with
his wife, and was honored as a Kentucky Colonel for his contributions. In his
70s, he made his first trip to Las Vegas, and from that time, it became a favorite
vacation destination to share with family and friends.
Closing the doors of Johnny's Dollar Saver, Mr. Westerfield began
another career as the garage foreman for the state garage on West Ninth Street.
He retired at the age of 84 after 25 years of service and spent the majority of
his remaining years on the farm he dearly loved in Stanley.
He is survived by three daughters, Laura (Wayne) Edge, Brenda
Westerfield and Madonna Dawn Westerfield, all of Owensboro; and one son, John
Stephen Westerfield of Phoenix. He was blessed with six grandchildren and their
families including 9½ great-grandchildren
whom he loved very much, Jason (Shannon) Edge, Jeremy (Sheryl) Edge, Jennifer
(Louis) Hayes and Jacob Westerfield, all of Owensboro, Chip (Carrie) Davies of
Orlando, Fla., and Jordan (Eric) Blankenship of Paducah. His many nieces, nephews and their families
also held a special place in his heart.
Services will be at 11 a.m. Monday at St. Mary Magdalene Catholic
Church, Sorgho. Visitation will be from 2 to 8 p.m. Sunday and from 8 to 10
a.m. Monday at Haley-McGinnis & Owensboro Funeral Home, where prayers will
be said at 5 p.m. Sunday. The Rev. Mark Buckner will officiate. Burial will
follow in St. Peter of Alcantara Catholic Church Cemetery, Stanley, with military
honors.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2015, Owensboro, Daviess Co., KY, Obituary
Owensboro Messenger-Inquirer (KY) Date: September 13, 2015
Ms. Nell M. Butler, 93, went home to be with her Heavenly Father on
Friday, Sept. 11, 2015, in Owensboro. She was born March 22, 1922, in Ohio
County, daughter of the late William and Bessie (Carpenter) Burton.
Nell worked and retired from Chrysler Corp. in Detroit. She enjoyed
spending time with her family and especially her grandchildren. She loved her
flowers that her family would plant for her. She will be sadly missed by her
family and many friends.
Nell also was preceded in death by one brother, Kenneth Burton; and
two sisters, Evelyn Heppler and Lula Bell Boling.
Nell is survived by her daughter,
Rebecca Blankenship of Owensboro; two sons, William (Jane)
York and Jerry Lee (Kathy) York Sr., both of Smyrna, Tennessee; grandchildren Terri Guteriez, Kay
Everett, Roy Blankenship , Mary
Wilson, Ray Blankenship , Jennifer McKnight, Lisa Wilhelm, Marsha
Mackie and Jerry Lee York Jr.; 14 great-grandchildren and four
great-great-grandchildren.
Private service by the family is at a
later date.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Elliott
+2014, Ison Creek, Elliott Co., KY, Obituary
The Daily Independent, (Ashland, KY) - April 22, 2014
Denise Blankenship,
62, of Ison Creek in Elliott County, passed away Sunday, April 20, 2014, at her
home. She was born Nov. 13, 1951, in Ross County, Ohio, the daughter of the
late Earl Eugene and Janice E. Robinson. Denise was a homemaker.
She is survived by her husband,
Wayne Darrel Blankenship; a brother, Donald Robinson of Franklin,
Ohio; and many nieces, nephews and cousins.
The funeral will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday, April 23, 2014, at Lewis
& Ferguson Funeral Home in Sandy Hook by Brother Ronnie Lewis. Burial will
be in Ison Family Cemetery on Ison Creek. Pallbearers
will be Art Blankenship, Keith
Ison, William Seagraves, Kyle Massie, Gene Massie and Elmer Seagraves. Honorary
Pallbearers will be Collin Scott Massie and Chuck Massie.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2013, Sandy Hook, Elliott Co., KY, Obituary
The Daily Independent, (Ashland, KY) - April 5, 2013
Joyce Elaine Ridgeway, 62, of Sandy Hook, died Thursday [04Apr2013] in Elliott Nursing and Rehabilitation
Center in Sandy Hook. She was born Jan. 5, 1951, in Elliott County.
The funeral will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Waddell & Whitt
Funeral Home in Sandy Hook. Burial will be in Blankenship Family Cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Estill
+2013, Irvine, Estill Co., KY, Obituary
http://tolerfuneralhome.com/pages/obituaries.php?obitid=227
Edna H. Blankenship,
age 93, of Barnes Mountain Road in Irvine passed away Monday, March 4, 2013, at
her home following a long illness. She was born October 1, 1919 in Estill
County and was the daughter of the late Charlie and Alice Bicknell Harris.
She was a retired GM employee and had lived in Ohio most of her
life.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Hansel
Blankenship.
She is survived by: Her step-son:
Don Blankenship, Dayton, OH; 5 Grandchildren: Danny Ray
Cole, Richmond, Terry Lynn Tucker, Michigan, Brian Keith Rawlins, Ohio, Brucie
Rawlins, Ohio, Benita Rawlins, Ohio; 2 Step-Grandchildren:
David Blankenship, Ohio, Angela Blankenship,
Ohio, 5 Nieces and Nephews; Special Caregivers: Dean & Alice Faye Arvin,
Mike Arvin; Special Friends: Norman & Ann Buscher, Ohio, Jane Brown, Ohio.
She was preceded in death by 1 daughter, Elwanda Hazel Cole, 1 son,
Winferd Bruce Rawlins, 3 sisters; Alma McAfee, Ollie Pace, Dixie Reedy, 5
brothers; Virgil, Carl, Walter, Mitchell and Willy Harris and 1 grandchild,
Tony Kirk Cole.
Graveside services will be conducted Thursday, March 7, 1 PM at the
Campbell Cemetery by Bro. Beverly Arvin. Pallbearers: Mike Arvin, Josh Cole,
Ted Elliott, Brucie Rawlins, Brian Rawlins, K. D. Tipton, Steven Jagodzinski
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
SSDI: Blankenship,
Hansel, 68, 03Jan1917 - ??Mar1985, Dayton, Montgomery, OH, KY-401-14-6727
+2015, Miller Creek, Estill Co., KY, Obituary
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/154092043/ruth-blankenship
Ruth Blankenship 84 of Miller
Creek passed from this earthly life Tuesday October 20, 2015 at the Pikeville Medical Center. Ruth was born Monday
December 1, 1930 in Floyd Co, KY. a daughter of the
late Ali Griffey and Dulcey "Roupe" Griffey.
Ruth was a custodian.
Other than her parents Ruth was preceded
in death three brothers Henry, Estill & Ellis Griffey.four sisters Linda
Dye, Martha Murphy, Marie Skeens & Dora Dye.
Ruth is survived by her husband Glen Dale
Blankenship of Miller Creek. two sons James Morris Blankenship of Lower Johns
Creek and Jackson Wayne and his wife Carrie Blankenship of Georgetown, Ky. three daughters Daisy and her husband
Rodney Blair of Estero, Florida. Louvonda Jean Adkins of
Estero, Florida. Alice and her husband
Billy Ratliff of Zebulon, KY. five brothers Paul
Griffey of Prestonsburg, KY. Elmer Griffey of Indiana. Moses
Griffey of Indiana. George Griffey of Prestonsburg, KY.and Dean Griffey
of Indiana. 9 Grandchildren and 10 Great Grandchildren.
Ruth Blankenship leaves behind many other family and friends to mourn her
passing.
Community Funeral
Home in charge of arrangements.
Fayette
2013, Lexington, Fayette Co., KY, Obituary
http://romingerfuneralhome.com/pages/obituaries.php?obitid=362
Mr. Robert Blankenship, age 40 of Lexington, passed away Tuesday, June 11, 2013 at the U.
K. Medical Center in Lexington, Kentucky.
He was an auto mechanic. He was
born April 26, 1973 in Clay County, Kentucky to the union of Arthur Bobby and Janice
Sue Sizemore Blankenship.
He is survived by his children: Ronald Boothby, Ryan Boothby,
Amanda Hernandez, Cheyene Gomez, Natosha Jackson, Janice Hibbard, and Jason
Sizemore, and his brothers and sisters: Mary Blankenship Hubbard, Alpha Lynn Flannery, Delbert Blankenship, Lonnie
Blankenship, and Arthur Blankenship.
Funeral Services for Mr. Robert Blankenship will be conducted on Friday at 11 AM at the Potter’s House
Holiness Church. Rev. George Roberts
will be officiating. Burial will follow
in the Horn Hill Cemetery in Booneville, Kentucky.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2013, Lexington,
Fayette Co., KY, Obituary
Published in Lexington Herald-Leader on July
15, 2013
Charlotte Yvonne Blankenship, 76, passed away Saturday, July 13, 2013. Born August 9, 1936 in
Bowling Green, KY, she was a daughter of the late Eunice and Otis Blaine
Hutcheson. She was a member of the Order of the Eastern Star, and a member of
Christ Centered Church.
Other than her parents, she is preceded in death by her son, Alan Blankenship.
She leaves behind to cherish her memory her husband of 61 years, Murrell Blankenship;
four children, Judy (John) Hanna, Teresa
(Coy) May and Gary (Lucy) Blankenship; eight grandchildren, Jennifer McCann, Chandler McCann, Nick May, Colin
May, Kathleen May, Christopher
Blankenship, Sherry Wytiaz and
Walter Harper; and two great grandchildren, Hunter Wytiaz and Mason Wytiaz.
Funeral service will be 2pm Wednesday at Kerr Bros. Main St. by
Pastor Tommy Howard with burial to follow in Lexington Cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2014,
Lexington, Fayette Co., KY, Obituary
Published in Lexington Herald-Leader on July
31, 2014
Blankenship Billy,
82, died Tuesday.
Funeral 7pm Friday at Kerr Bros. - Main St.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2014, Lexington, Fayette Co., KY, Obituary
Published in Lexington Herald-Leader on Nov.
28, 2014
Michael J. Scott, 50, husband of Leslie Flynn Scott, of Lexington,
passed away Wednesday, November 26, 2014. He was born August 2, 1964 in
Indianapolis, IN to James Marlin Scott and the late Phyllis Scott.
Michael was the assistant director of the State Board of Elections
and a veteran of the U.S. Navy.
Surviving relatives include a daughter, Victoria "Tori"
Scott; son, Owen Scott; brother, Timothy J. (Scotia) Scott, Bowling Green, KY;
two sisters, Cindy (Jim) Gress, Plantation, FL and Kelly (Todd) Davis, Bowling
Green, KY; father and mother-in-law, David and Marty Flynn, Lexington; sister-in-law, Ellie (Chad) Blankenship,
Lexington and several nieces, nephews, family and friends.
A memorial mass will be held Saturday, December 27, 2014 at St.
Ann`s Catholic Church in Morganfield, KY.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2015, Lexington, Fayette Co., KY, Obituary
Published in Lexington Herald-Leader on Jan.
5, 2015
Marylou Hunter Wilson, born to Margaret Frances and Samuel Delaney
Hunter on January 2, 1931 in Huntington, WV, died January 2, 2015 on her
birthday surrounded by her family at her home in Lexington.
She was preceded in death by her husband Raymond Arthur with whom
she was married for 62 years.
An avid animal lover, she sponsored several organizations that
funded rescue missions for dogs and cats. She worked for Cabell Huntington
Hospital for many years to which she retired in 1997 prior to resettling in
Lexington, KY in 2007.
She leaves behind three daughters,
Marcia Dawn (Michael Mattingly), Margaret Teresa "Peggy" Wilson, and Melody Lynn (Robert
Blankenship), and a brother,
Samuel Delaney Hunter, Jr. of Ashland, KY. She is also survived by six grandchildren, Kelly Young (Eli
Gonzalez), Courtney (Josh Campbell), Robert Blankenship,
Carley Blankenship, Melissa Whitman, and Heather May, and
four great-grandchildren, Grace, Chloe, Lydia, and Roman. Marylou also leaves
behind her two baby dogs Mike and Molly and a lifelong friend Dorothy Thompson
as well as two very special friends, Lewis and Rachel.
Visitation will begin at 10:30am on
Tuesday, January 6 followed by funeral service at 12pm at Kerr Brothers Funeral
Home-Main St. Burial will be following at Camp Nelson National Cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2015, Lexington, Fayette Co., KY, Obituary
Published in Lexington Herald-Leader on Jan.
21, 2015
It has pleased our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ to take unto
himself his faithful servant Ruth Graver Johnson (Lexington, KY) on Monday,
January 19, 2015. She was born May 2, 1935 to the late Leroy and Deloris Graver
in Dillsboro, Indiana.
She was preceded in death by her husband Donald C. Johnson.
She is survived by her children
Steve (Danna) Bowlds, Lexington; Andria (Jeff) Blankenship, Fort Myers, FL; Brad (Laura) Bowlds,
Lexington; Allison (Hugh) Hale, Winchester, KY; Dan (Natasha) Bowlds, Laurel,
MD; and step children Tom (Vicki) Johnson; Jocie Johnson; and Terri Wickham; 26
grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren. She is also survived by a brother Paul
Edward Graver, sister Lois Graver Lade, and sisters-in-law Karen Graver and
Wanda Graver.
She is preceded in death by her brothers David Graver and John
Graver and step sons Gregg Johnson and Tom Wickham.
She received her BA in Social Work from the University of Kentucky
in 1983. A year later she married Donald C. Johnson and moved to Nebraska.
After his retirement they worked for Laborers for Christ building and
remodeling churches and schools throughout the country. In every aspect of her
life it was her faith in Jesus that sustained her and she passed this love of
the Lord onto her children.
The Funeral service will be held at Our Redeemer Lutheran Church,
2255 Eastland Parkway on Friday, January 23 at 10am with visitation at 9am. The
interment will be in Dillsboro, IN on Friday at 3:30pm.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Jeffrey A. Blankenship – b.07May1954 -
Fort Myers, FL; https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QJHY-GPQQ
Relatives: Andri Blankenship, Andria
Blakenship, Karen Andria Blankenship.
2015, Lexington, Fayette Co., KY, Obituary
Published in Lexington Herald-Leader on Oct.
15, 2015
Victor Nevens King, 72, widower of Kathleen Frances Cacioppo King,
died Mon., Oct. 12, 2015 at the University of Kentucky
Hospital. Born Feb. 13, 1943 in Long Beach, CA, he was the son of the late
George Nevens and Lilian Edwards Woolston King.
Mr. King was a U.S. Navy veteran and had been employed in computer
sales.
Survivors include three sons, Dana (Lori) King, Lexington, KY, Eric
(Nancy) King, Stanford, KY, and Bradley Carl King, Minden, NV; six
grandchildren, Kailyn Boggs, Zakary Reed, Katie King, Jenna King, Emma King,
and Jaquilyn King; and one sister, Georgia Blankenship.
A graveside service will be held 2:30pm Mon. at Camp Nelson
National Cemetery, [Nicholasville, Jessamine Co., KY].
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Fleming
2013, Ewing, Fleming Co., KY, Obituary
The Ledger Independent, (Maysville, KY) - June 7, 2013
Ricky Lane Campbell, 57, of Ewing, died Thursday, June 6, 2013, at
the Fleming County Hospital [Flemingsburg, Fleming Co., KY]. Ricky was born in Fleming County Aug.
20, 1955, to the late Luther and Beulah Hunt Campbell. He was a former employee
of Jockey International in Carlisle.
He is survived by two sisters,
Pearl Campbell of Carlisle and Linda (Paul) Blankenship of Paris; and one brother, Jackie (Barbara) Campbell of
Ewing. Also surviving are nephews; and great nieces and nephews.
Services at 2 p.m., Sunday at Price Bros.
Funeral Home in Elizaville with Rev. Dean Brewer officiating. Burial will follow in the Mount Tabor
Cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2014, Ewing, Fleming Co., KY, Obituary
The Ledger Independent, (Maysville, KY) Date: August 17, 2014
Paul Fryman, 78, of Ewing, husband of Connie Gray Fryman, passed
this life Aug. 15, 2014, at Fleming County Hospital, [Flemingsburg,
Fleming Co., KY]. Paul was a farmer and land owner and an avid hunter. He was born
Dec. 28, 1935, in Nicholas County to Harrison and Olive Mitchell Fryman.
Paul is survived by his wife of 57 years, Connie Gray Fryman;
children, Timmy (Missy) Fryman, Charlotte (John) Napier, Mike Fryman and
daughter-in-law, April Gibson, Jeff Fryman and Amanda Chadwell, Wendell (Tonya)
Fryman, Paula (Terry) Carpenter; grandchildren,
Krista Johns, Brittan Middleton, Ashley Hamilton, Kayla Fryman, Calab Fryman,
Ethan Fryman, Cody Blankenship , Cameron Fryman, Rose Carpenter, Colleen
Carpenter, Mason Fryman; great-grandchildren, Shealee Johns, Joyce Johns,
Hunter Hamilton, Kobe Hamilton, Jodi Middleton. He is also survived by his
siblings, Billy Fryman, Raymond Fryman, Scotty Fryman, Larry Fryman, Dorathy
Fryman Faris, Danny Fryman.
He was preceded in death by his parents and, Clifton Fryman,
Juanitta McCarty, Oliver Fryman, Clay Fryman, and one died at birth.
Services will be at 1 p.m., Tuesday at Price Brothers Funeral Home
in Elizaville with Rev. James Caswell officiating. Burial will follow in the
Elizaville Cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2014, Flemingsburg, Fleming Co., KY, Obituary
The Ledger Independent, (Maysville, KY) - April 6, 2014
Abigail Mhari and Breezi Lhynn Hawkins, twin infant daughters of
Jacquelyn Hunt and Bobby Hawkins, died at birth April 3, 2014, at the
University of Kentucky Medical Center in Lexington.
Besides their parents, they are survived by their maternal
grandparents, Ursula Stanfield and Chris Stanfield; paternal grandparents, Garrett Hawkins and Connie Blankenship; maternal great grandmother, Helen Hunt;
an aunt and uncle; and six cousins.
All services will be private. Arrangements are under the direction
of the Boone-Nickell Funeral Home.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Floyd
+2015, Galveston, Floyd
Co., KY, Obituary
Published in The Herald-Dispatch on June 12,
2015
Curt Blankenship,
77, of Galveston, Ky., widower of Geraldine Blankenship, died June 10 at home.
Funeral service will be 1 p.m. Sunday, Hall Funeral Home Chapel,
Martin, Ky.; burial in Frasure Cemetery, Branhams Creek, Ky.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2013, Grethel,
Floyd Co., KY, Obituary
Published in The Floyd County Times from
September 9 to September 10, 2013
Phylistene Mitchell, age 76, of Grethel, widow of Charlie Mitchell,
passed away Wednesday, Sept. 4, 2013, at King's Daughters Medical Center, in Ashland [Boyd Co., KY]. She was born Oct. 2, 1936, at Dony,
daughter of the late Jay Lee and Annie Hall Newsome.
Phylistene is survived by two sons, Ronald Lee (Joetta) Mitchell,
of Warsaw, Ind., and Paul (Sandy) Mitchell, of Pikeville; eight daughters, Lola
(Fairley) Jones, of Grethel, Dorothy (Randy) Adkins, of Warsaw, Ind., Anna
(Larry) Howell, of Grethel, Bonnie (Astor) Hall, of Grethel, June (Mike)
Williams, of Teaberry, Anita (Hector) Martinez, of Warsaw, Ind., Nadine
Mitchell, of Grethel, and Amanda (Kermit Jr.) Bell, of McDowell; two brothers,
Clyde Newsome, of Wolcottville, Ind., and Klinon Newsome, of Grethel; four sisters, Neveline Blankenship, of Wolcottville, Ind., Charlene Hoover, of Warsaw, Ind.,
Ruthie Tuttle, of Wolcottville, Ind., and Emma Grace Emery, of Grethel; 19
grandchildren; and 21 great grandchildren.
In addition to her husband and parents, she was preceded in death
by a brother, Arnold Newsome; a sister, Madeline Mitchell; and a great
grandson, Mason Bentley Williams.
Funeral services were conducted Sunday, Sept. 8.,
in the Hall Funeral Home Chapel, in Martin, with Regular Baptist ministers
officiating. Burial followed in the Hall Cemetery, at Grethel.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2014, Grethel, Floyd Co., KY, Obituary
http://obit.nelsonfrazierfuneralhome.com/obitdisplay.html?id=1343519&listing=Current
Lisa Gay Blankenship, 51, of Grethel, KY, the wife of Bernie Cline Blankenship, passed away February 11, 2014, at home.
She was born June 3, 1962 in Charleston, WV to the late Denna & Elizabeth
Butcher Rose. She was a homemaker and a member of the Church of Jesus Christ in
Ohley, WV
Other Survivors: one son:
Bernie (Arianna) Blankenship II of Winchester, VA; two daughters:
Elizabeth (Glen) Akers of Grethel, KY and Trina (Donnie) Slone of Ashland, KY; brothers & sisters: Paul Rose
of Cabin Creek, WV, Billy Rose of Sharon, WV, Timmy Rose of McCaulla, AL, Randy
Rose of Eskdale, WV, June Maggard of Dry Br. WV and Joy Johnson of Dawes, WV
and 7 grandchildren
Deceased Relatives: one son:
Michael Paul Blankenship; two brothers: Sonny Rose & Tony Rose
and one sister: Burma Lee Rose
Services will be
Sunday (February 16, 2014) 12noon Nelson Frazier Funeral Home, Martin, KY, with
Bishop Paul Rose officiating. Burial will be in the Cline Blankenship Cemetery, Teaberry, KY
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2015, Harold, Floyd
Co., KY, Funeral
Published in The Herald-Dispatch on June 22,
2015
Kenis Blankenship,
70, of Harold, Ky., husband of Joyce Gail McKinney Blankenship, died June 21 at home.
Service will be noon Wednesday at Pilgrims Home ORB Church. Burial
will be at Long Point Cemetery, Harold, Ky.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2013, Hi Hat, Floyd Co., KY, Obituary
Published in The Floyd County Times from August
7 to August 8, 2013
Kenneth Gayheart, 62, of Hi Hat, died Saturday August 3, 2013 at
his residence. He was born October 8, 1950 in Floyd County to the late David
and Delphia Blankenship
Gayheart. He was the husband
of Gloria Gayheart. Kenneth was a disabled carpenter and a member of the
Freewill Baptist Church.
He was preceded in death by three brothers: General Gayheart, Roger
Gayheart, and Andy Gayheart; and two sisters: Betty Ruth Tackett and Eulene
Gayheart.
He is survived by two daughters: Glenda Faye Ray of Beaver, and
Eunice Luther of Hi Hat; one brother: Hillard Gayheart of Ind.; two sisters:
Sharon Rose Reynolds of Pike Co. and Gerlie Marie Tackett of Hi Hat and three
grandchildren: Joshua Ray, Nathanial Ray and Courtney Luther.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday August 7, 2013 11:00 a.m.
at Little Nancy Old Regular Baptist Church in Hi Hat. Burial will follow the
service at the Rosa Tackett Family Cemetery.
Nelson Frazier
Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2015, McDowell, Floyd Co., KY, Obituary
The Daily Independent, (Ashland, KY) Date: June 30, 2015
Ricky Darrell "Petie" Robinson, 54, of McDowell, died
Tuesday at his residence.
He is survived by his wife,
Margaret Ann Blankenship
Robinson.
The funeral will be at 1 p.m. Friday at the McDowell First Baptist
Church. Burial will be in Drift Cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2015, Melvin, Floyd Co., KY, Obituary
http://www.shortridgeramey.com/obituaries/Randle-Lee-Blankenship?obId=545282#/obituaryInfo
Randle Lee Blankenship, 77 years of age
of Melvin, KY, formerly of Vansant, VA, passed away Monday, June 29, 2015 in
Pikeville Medical Center. Born July 18, 1937 in Weeksbury, KY, he was the son
of the late Beckham and Fanny Hall Blankenship.
Randle was a member of the UMWA, a
retired coal miner, enjoyed fishing, gardening and was a craftsman. He was best
known for his love of God and family, and his unique sense of humor. He
encountered many adversities throughout his life, but overcame them with faith,
courage and love. A loving father, grandfather and great-grandfather and was of
the Pentecostal faith. Randle was the last surviving member of his immediate
family.
In addition to his parents, Beckham and Fanny
Hall Blankenship, he was preceded in death by two sisters and two brothers.
Survivors include his daughters Karen Ward and husband
Jerry of Keen Mountain, VA, Ashley Cassidy of Frankford, KY; grandchildren
Letisha Cooper and husband Chad of Bristol, TN, Joshua Cassidy of Frankford,
KY; great-grandchildren MaKaylee Gelentser, Kylee Gelentser, Chanan Cooper and
Kamryn Cooper.
Funeral service will be conducted at the
Shortridge-Ramey Funeral Home Chapel of Grundy, VA, Thursday,
July 2, 2015 at 1:00 p.m. with Reverend Jerry Ward officiating. Burial will follow
in the Mountain Valley Memorial Park, Big Rock, VA.Active pallbearers will be
his family and friends.
+2013, Prestonsburg, Floyd Co., KY, Obituary
Published in The Floyd County Times from
September 26 to September 27, 2013
Benjamin Rydale Fish, 24, of Prestonsburg, died Sunday September
22, 2013 in Richmond, [Madison
Co., KY]. He was born August 6, 1989 in Floyd County to Jimmy Fish of Inez
and Diane Blankenship Fish of Prestonsburg.
He was a 2007 graduate of Prestonsburg High School, a former
Blackcat football player, member of Lamda Chi Alpha at Eastern Kentucky
University, and a member of the Prestonsburg Church of Christ.
He was preceded in death by his grandfather: Bennie
Blankenship; and grandparents:
William (Bill) and Elsie Fish.
He is survived by his daughter: Annason Taylor Fish of
Prestonsburg; sister: Ashley Fish
(Charles) Bowling of Lexington, and Wanda Fleming Blankenship of Prestonsburg.
Funeral services will be held Friday September 27, 2013 1:00 p.m.
at the Prestonsburg Church of Christ with Rick Kelly officiating. Burial will
follow the service at Gethsemane Gardens in Prestonsburg.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2015, Prestonsburg, Floyd Co., KY, Obituary
Published in www.herald-dispatch.com/ on Nov. 4, 2015
Wanda Sue Blankenship, 84, of Prestonsburg, Ky., widow
of Bennie Blankenship, died Nov. 3 in Riverview Healthcare
Center, Prestonsburg.
Funeral service will be 11 a.m. Friday, Prestonsburg Church of
Christ; burial will follow in Gethsemane Gardens, Prestonsburg.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
SSDI: Blankenship,
Bennie, 73, 18Dec1928 - 09Dec2002, Prestonsburg, Floyd, KY, KY-406-34-7869
+2013, Teaberry, Floyd
Co., KY, Obituary
Published in The Floyd
County Times from September 3 to September 4, 2013
Teresa Lynn Causey, 42, of
Teaberry, died Sunday September 1, 2013 at her residence. She was born May 25,
1971 to the late Edward Lee and Ida King Blankenship. She was the wife of the late Millis Keith Causey.
Along with her parents and husband, she
was preceded in death by one grandson: Edward.
She is survived by her sons:
Douglas Keith Causey (Cheyenne Hamilton) of Pikeville, Ivel Ray Blankenship & Clement (Angie) Blankenship both of
Teaberry; daughter: Jerrica Danielle (Mush) Adkins of Grethel; brothers:
Ivel
Blankenship, Bennett Blankenship & Gary Blankenship all of Teaberry;
grandchildren: Braxton, Jasma, Connor & Alexandria.
Funeral services will be held Thursday
September 5, 2013 1:00 p.m. at Samaria Old Regular Baptist Church. Burial will
follow the service at Edward Lee Blankenship Family Cemetery in Teaberry.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2015, Teaberry, Floyd Co., KY, Funeral
Published in The Herald-Dispatch on Jan. 20,
2015
Liza Jane Blankenship, 69 [1945], of Teaberry, Ky., widow
of Foster Blankenship, died Jan. 10 in Signature Health Care, Pikeville, [Pike Co.], Ky. She was a homemaker.
Funeral service will be 11 a.m. Friday, Samaria Old Regular Baptist
Church, Teaberry; burial in Edward Lee Blankenship Cemetery, Teaberry.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Franklin
2013, Frankfort, Franklin Co., KY, Funeral
Published in Lexington Herald-Leader on April
26, 2013
Annie Bell Blankenship Akins died Wed.
Services 1pm Mon, North Frankfort Baptist. Visit 2-5pm Sun, Harrod Brothers Funeral
Home. harrodbrothersfuneralhome.com
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2013, Frankfort, Franklin Co., KY, Death
Published in Lexington Herald-Leader on Nov.
27, 2013
Richard Earl Blankenship, 56, died Sun, Nov 24, 2013.
Services will be private. Arr by Care Cremation
& Funeral Service.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2015, Frankfort, Franklin Co., KY, Death
http://www.tributes.com/obituary/show/Emma-Sue-Blankenship-103074524
Emma Sue Blankenship
was born on April 7, 1957 and passed away on Wednesday, December 2, 2015. Emma
was a resident of Frankfort, Kentucky.
No services are planned at this time.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2015, Frankfort, Franklin Co., KY, Obituary
http://www.clarklegacycenter.com/obits/obituaries.php/obitID/959392/obit/Emma-Sue-Blankenship
Emma Sue Blankenship, 58, passed away
Wednesday, December 2, 2015. A native of Frankfort, she was born on April 7,
1957 to the late Walter Hazlett and Ruth Ann Stanley Hazlett.
She is survived by her daughter Brandi Mitchell; her
grandchildren Brandy Nichols; Tiffany Nichols; Aliyah Mitchell; and Lewis
Mitchell.
No services are planned at this time.
2015, Frankfort, Franklin Co., KY, Obituary
http://www.state-journal.com/obituaries/2015/12/08/emma-sue-blankenship
Services for Emma Sue
Blankenship, 58, wife of Russell Blankenship, are pending at Thornhill Baptist Church.
She is survived by her daughter, Brandy “Sunshine”
Nicklas; three brothers, Frankie, Ricky and Greg; three sisters, Theresa,
Darlene and Faye; six grandchildren, Tiffany, Brandy, Aaliyah, Little Eddy,
Aden and Mia.
She died Wednesday. Her wish was to be
cremated.
Grant
2013, Crittenden, Grant Co., KY, Obituary
Published in the Kentucky Enquirer on February
27, 2013
Charles Howard Jr., resident of Crittenden, was born in Richmond,
on Mar. 17, 1936 and passed away in Ormond Beach, FL on Feb. 22, 2013 at the
age of 76. Mr. Morgan was the son of the late Charles Howard and Grace Florence
McCain Morgan.
On July 3, 1959, he married Mary K. Landrum. From this union, one
daughter was born: Kathy Blankenship of
Erlanger. In addition to his loving wife and daughter, Mr. Morgan is survived
by his grandchildren: Amy Blankenship and Benjamin Blankenship;
his brothers: James W. Morgan of Mason, and Curtis Ray Morgan of Mason,; his sister: Helena Billiter of Elsmere, and many other
relatives and friends. A retired cable supervisor for Cincinnati Bell Telephone,
Charles was a member of the Telephone Pioneers of America and attended the
Crittenden Baptist Church.
Funeral services will be 7:00 PM Thursday, Feb. 28, 2013 at the
Elliston - Stanley Funeral Home, 132 S. Main St., Crittenden, KY 41030. A
family burial service will take place 10:00 AM,
Friday, Mar. 1, 2013 at the Crittenden Cemetery,
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2013, Crittenden, Grant Co., KY, Obituary
Published in Grant County News from February
28 to March 4, 2013
Charles Howard Morgan, Jr., 76, of Crittenden, died Friday, Feb. 22
2013, at the Florida Hospital Hospice Care in Ormond Beach, Florida. He was the
son of the late Charles Howard and Grace Florence McCain Morgan.
Survivors include his wife, Mary K. Landrum Morgan; a daughter, Kathy Blankenship of Erlanger; brothers, James W. Morgan and
Curtis Ray Morgan, both of Mason; a sister: Helena
Billiter of Elsmere and two grandchildren.
Visitation will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. with funeral services
being held at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 28 at the Elliston - Stanley Funeral
Home in Crittenden A family burial service will take place at 10 a.m. on
Friday, March 1 at the Crittenden Cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2013, Crittenden,
Grant Co., KY, Obituary
Published in the Kentucky Enquirer on September
10, 2013
Betty L. Harney, age 68 of Crittenden, KY passed away Saturday,
September 7, 2013. She was a Manager for Ponderosa Restaurant and Member of
Grace Baptist Church in Dry Ridge, KY.
Preceded in death by her husband Robert S. Harney.
Survived by daughters
Cheryl (James) Wethington, Shirley
Blankenship, Sheila (Kerry)
Brock, sons Daniel (Shiva) Harney, Robert S. (Tracy) Harney, Edward A. Harney,
sisters Dolly Brown, Bearita Dickerson, Christine Taylor, Loretta Wilson,
Geneva Williams, Carol Wilcher, brother Glen Watkins, 13 grandchildren and 5
great grandchildren.
Funeral Service Wednesday, September 11th at 1 PM, Stith Funeral
Homes 7500 U.S. Highway 42 Florence, KY 41042. Burial on Sand
Run Baptist Cemetery Hebron, KY.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2014, Williamstown, Grant
Co., KY, Obituary
Kentucky Enquirer on May 18, 2014
Garney Michael Cummins, 52, of Williamstown, KY died May 15, 2014
at Grant County Hospital.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Carol Cummins.
He is survived by his father Alvin Cummins Sr., one sister, Deborah
Geromette, six brothers, Alvin Cummins Jr., Charles Cummins, Porter Cummins,
Marc Cummins, Johnny Cummins, Robert Stith and three step children, Lorena Blankenship, Michael Fleming and Jeremiah Fleming.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Green
+2015, Greensburg, Green Co., KY, Obituary
http://www.grissommartin.com/obits/obituary.php?id=636473
Glenda Carol Blankenship, 64, of Greensburg, KY, died Saturday, January 10, 2015 at 10:15
P.M. at the Kentucky One St. Mary’s Health Care in Louisville, [Jefferson Co., KY]. She was born March 10, 1950 in Green
County, to the late Albert & Elsie Coomer Vaughn and was raised by the late
Buford & Rudell Vaughn. She was a
member of Mt. Gilead Baptist Church and a homemaker.
Survivors include: Her husband, Woodrow Blankenship
of Greensburg; daughter, Melinda Rhoads of Columbia; brother, Eddie Vaughn of Greensburg; Special
niece, Melissa Harmon of Nashville; Six grandchildren and two
great-grandchildren, along with a host of other relatives and friends
Funeral service will be Tuesday, January 13, 2015 at 11:00 A.M. at
Grissom-Martin Funeral Home with Bro. Gerald Hancock officiating. Burial will
be in Columbia Cemetery
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Woodrow J. Blankenship – b.31Jan1947 -
Greensburg, KY; https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:K52L-7N8
Relatives: Glenda C. Blankenship, Glenda
V. Blankenship, X. G. Blankenship.
Greenup
2013, Flatwoods, Greenup Co., KY, Obituary
The Daily Independent, (Ashland, KY) - May 16, 2013
Glenna Marie Cremeans Hensley, 75, of Flatwoods, passed away May
15, 2013, at her residence with her family by her side. Glenna was born May 22,
1937, at White Oak, to the late Robert and Lonnis Miller Cremeans.
She was employed by the YMCA, where she worked for many years as a
cook. Glenna enjoyed working with voters and helping the community register to
vote. She enjoyed traveling with her husband, family and friends, and in her
spare time she focused on genealogy, but most of all she enjoyed quality time
with her husband, children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
She was also preceded in death by a sister, Margie Faye Leadingham,
and a brother, Robert Cremeans. She leaves behind a loving and devoted husband
of 59 years, Carlos Hensley of Flatwoods; a son, Rick (Diania) Hensley of
Flatwoods; a daughter, Carla (Randy) Blankenship of
Flatwoods; two brothers, Bill (Janice) Cremeans of Russell and Charles David
Cremeans of Huntington, W.Va., two half-brothers, Bobby Cremeans of Argillite
and Elmer Cremeans of Smith Branch; a half-sister, Nancy Cremeans of Greenup;
two grandchildren, Brooke (Eric) Douglas of Russell and Heather (Martin)
Johnson of Argillite; three great-grandchildren; and many friends and family
who will miss her dearly.
A graveside service will be at 2 p.m. today, May 17, 2013, at
Bellefonte Memorial Gardens in Flatwoods.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2014, Flatwoods, Greenup Co., KY, Obituary
The Daily Independent, (Ashland, KY) Date: June 14, 2014
Ralph F. "Turkey" Henry, 71, of Flatwoods, formerly of
Ironton, Ohio, died peacefully Friday morning, June 13, 2014, in King's
Daughters Medical Center in Ashland, [Boyd
Co., KY], following an extended illness. Ralph was the only child of Lester
and Beula Fields Henry, who preceded him in death.
Ralph was a 1960 graduate of Ironton High School and earned his
bachelor's degree from Ohio University and his master's degree from Morehead
State University. He was employed by the Russell Independent School District as
a middle school social studies teacher until his retirement. In addition to his
love of teaching, Ralph enjoyed golf, Keeneland, Ohio State sports and spending
time with his dog and cats. He was a member of the Ironton Elks BPOE 177 and
had served honorably in the Ohio National Guard.
He is survived by his wife
of 30 years, Sharon Blankenship
Henry. He also has a daughter
from a previous marriage, Lori Ann Henry.
The funeral will be at 1 p.m. Sunday, June 15, 2014, at Phillips
Funeral Home in Ironton with Pastor Carson Fannin Jr. officiating. Burial will
be in Bellefonte Memorial Gardens in Flatwoods.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2013, Lloyd, Greenup Co., KY, Obituary
The Daily Independent, (Ashland, KY) - May 12, 2013
Marvin Edwin Maynard, 81, of Lloyd, passed away May 10, 2013, at
his residence. He was born June 25, 1931, a son of the late Fred Maynard and Lucille Blankenship Maynard. He was retired from Martin Marietta and a
member of the Lloyd First Baptist Church.
Surviving are his wife, Judy Spriggs Maynard, whom he married April
10, 1964; three sons, Michael (Jennie) Maynard of Newark, Ohio, Fred (Traci)
Maynard of Leander, Texas, and Daniel (Tonya) Maynard of Greenup; and one
daughter, Annette Munkachy of Thornville, Ohio; one brother, Landon Maynard of
Greenup; one sister, Mida Stump of Milford, Ohio; nine grandchildren; and four
great-grandchildren.
The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday, May 14, 2013, at the Lloyd
First Baptist Church with the Rev. Jim Yates officiating. Burial will be at
Brick Union Cemetery in Lloyd.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
1930 Census, Fullerton, Greenup Co., KY
Maynard, Fred 35, M, KY, Head,
Maynard, Lucile 22, F, KY, Wife,
Maynard, Landon 01, M, OH, Son,
https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/XM65-CKQ
1940 Census, Grays Branch, District 2,
Greenup Co., KY
Maynard, Fred 46, M, KY, Head,
Maynord, Lucille 32, F, KY, Wife,
Maynord, London 11, M, OH, Son,
Maynord, Mida 08, F, OH, Dau,
Maynord, Marvin 08, M, OH, Son,
https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/K7TS-46Q
+2013, Lloyd, Greenup Co., KY, Obituary
The Daily Independent, (Ashland, KY) - December 26, 2013
Landon Maynard, 85, of Lloyd, passed away, Wednesday, Dec. 25,
2013, in Wurtland Nursing and
Rehabilitation Center. Landon was born Nov. 28, 1928, in Portsmouth, Ohio, a
son of the late Fred and Lucille Blankenship Maynard.
He was a retired financial analyst for the U.S. Department of
Commerce. He earned at bachelor's degree from Morehead State University and was
a U.S. Air Force veteran.
He was also preceded in death by his wife, Wanda Ferguson Maynard,
and a brother, Marvin Maynard.
He is survived by a son, Mark (Leslie) Maynard of Lloyd; a
daughter, Cindy Maynard in Atlanta; a sister, Mida Stump of Cincinnati; and two
grandchildren, Sarah Maynard and Ashley Maynard.
Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. today, Dec. 27, 2013, at Reed
Funeral Home in Greenup by Pastor Mike Dennis. Burial will be in Brick Union
Cemetery at Lloyd.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2013, Lloyd, Greenup Co.,
KY, Obituary
Daily Independent
(Ashland, KY) January 24, 2011
http://www.dailyindependent.com/obituaries/x233324618/Wanda-Maynard-1931-2011/print
Wanda Ferguson Maynard, 79, of Lloyd, Ky.,
formerly of Atlanta, Ga., passed away Sunday, Jan. 23, 2011, in Community
Hospice Care Center in Ashland, Ky. She was born June 3, 1931, in Louisa,
Ky., a daughter of the late Foster and Goldie Ward Ferguson.
In addition to her parents, she was
preceded in death by two brothers, Harold Ferguson and Ray Ferguson; and a
sister, Mag Ball.
She is survived by her husband, Landon R.
Maynard; a son, Mark Maynard of Lloyd; a daughter, Lucinda Maynard of Atlanta;
and two granddaughters, Sarah Maynard and Ashley Maynard of Lloyd.
Funeral services will be at 1 p.m.
Tuesday, Jan. 25, 2011, at Reed Funeral Home in Greenup by Minister Chuck
Sammons. Burial will be in Brick Union Cemetery.
2014, Oldtown, Greenup Co., KY, Obituary
The Daily Independent, (Ashland, KY) - July 15, 2014
Alice Scott, 66, of Oldtown, went to be with the Lord on Monday,
July 14, 2014, in King's Daughters Medical Center in Ashland. Alice was born
Jan. 13, 1948, at Oldtown, a daughter of Opal Adkins Reffett and the late
Roosevelt Reffett.
She was a 1965 graduate of Wurtland High School, a Christian and of
the Baptist faith. She loved working in her flower garden and berries.
She is also survived by her husband of 44 years, Larry Scott; two
sons, Greg (Sarah) Scott and Byron Scott, both of Oldtown; a daughter, Melissa
Scott of Richmond; a granddaughter, Hayden Reid Scott of Oldtown, who was a cherished
blessing to Alice; four sisters, Ella Kriete of Lloyd, Nellie (Leonard) Felty
of Plymouth, Ohio, Betty (Marvin) Brown of Wurtland and Frances (Murry) McDavid
of Grayson; Delmar (Pam) Reffett of Oldtown, who was like a brother to Alice;
four nephews, Dale (Anna) Brown of Lloyd, Richie (Pam) Barker of Wurtland,
Kevin Morrison and Vernon Felty of Plymouth; a niece, Sherry (Marvin) Blankenship of Shiloh, Ohio; a very special friend, Sheila Brown; and a
host of other friends, family and neighbors she cherished.
The funeral will be at noon Thursday, July 17, 2014, at Reed
Funeral Home in Greenup by Pastor Glenn Stephenson. Burial will be in Scott
Cemetery at Oldtown.
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2014, Raceland, Greenup Co., KY, Obituary
The Daily Independent, (Ashland, KY) Date: September 23, 2014
Ronald Jay "Whitey" Wilson, 84, of Raceland, went to be
with the Lord on Monday, Sept. 22, 2014, in Community Hospice Care Center in
Ashland, [Boyd Co., KY]. Mr. Wilson was born March 24, 1930, in
West Russell, a son of the late Fred D. and Marie Scaggs Wilson.
He was also preceded in death by his wife, Lila Lee Nichols Wilson;
three sisters, Mattie Jean Gwynn, Delores Ann Wilson and Juanita Hylton; and
his twin brother, Donald R. "Don" Wilson.
He was a retired machinist for Boeing International, attended the
First Baptist Church in Raceland, was a U.S. Navy veteran and was a member of
the Greenup County Cruisers.
Surviving are two sisters,
Lorraine Blankenship of Huntington, W.Va. and Barbara Scott of
Boyd County; and several nieces and nephews.
The funeral services will be conducted at 1 p.m. Friday, Sept. 26,
2014, at the First Baptist Church in Raceland by the Rev. Tom Stephens. Burial
will be in the Bellefonte Memorial Gardens in Flatwoods with military graveside
services by the American Legion Post 93 of Kenova, W.Va.
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2013, Russell, Greenup Co., KY, Obituary
The Daily Independent, (Ashland, KY) - December 16, 2013
Charles Edward "Pee Wee" Nance, 67, of Flatwoods, passed
away, Monday, Dec. 16, 2013, in Our Lady of Bellefonte Hospital in Russell. Mr.
Nance was born Feb. 26, 1946, in Grayson.
He was preceded in death by his natural father, Edward E. McGlone
in 1947, and survived by his parents, Marshall and Mary Louise Blankenship Nance.
Mr. Nance was a 1964 graduate of Russell High School, a retired
boilermaker for CSX, and owner of C N Supply in Flatwoods.
In addition to his parents, he is survived by four children:
Charles E. "Jay" Nance Jr. and his wife, Ursula, of Greenup, Melissa
Dawn Nance of Russell, Sherry Lee Wilburn and her husband, Scott, of
Worthington and Kathy Ann Akers and her husband, Jeremy, of Raceland; three
sisters, Marsha Louise Bowling and her husband, Russell, of Greenup, Teresa
Gaye Roark and her husband, Jim, of Grayson and Phyllis Ann Houtkooper of
California; seven grandchildren, Jessica Nance, Jamie Nance, Jeffrey Nance,
Jacob Nance, Abby Wilburn, Evan Wilburn and Cassidy Akers.
The family will have a memorial service at a later date. Burial
will be in Bentley Cemetery in Carter County.
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2013, South
Portsmouth, Greenup Co., KY, Obituary
The Daily Independent, (Ashland, KY) - June 5, 2013
Louise "Mary" Gwinn, 82, of South Portsmouth, died
Tuesday at her residence. She was born March 2, 1931, in Baisden, W.Va.
She was preceded in death by her husband, James Gwinn.
The funeral will be at 1 p.m. Friday at White Oak Chapel Church in
South Portsmouth. Burial will be in Blankenship Cemetery
in South Portsmouth.
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2013, South Portsmouth, Greenup Co., KY, Funeral
Portsmouth Daily Times (OH) - June 11, 2013
Paul Gyurik Jr., 85, of South Portsmouth, Ky., passed away June 9,
2013, at his residence.
Services will be 1 p.m. Wednesday, June 12, 2013, at the Little
White Oak Chapel Church in South Portsmouth, Ky. Interment will be in Blankenship Cemetery in South Portsmouth, Ky.
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2013, South Shore, Greenup Co., KY, Funeral
Portsmouth Daily Times (OH) - May 31, 2013
Timothy D. Blankenship 52, of South Shore, Ky. died Wednesday, May 29, 2013, at Our Lady
of Belefonte Hospital in Russell,
Ky.
Services will be conducted 1 p.m. Saturday, June 1, 2013. Interment
will be in the Siloam Cemetery.
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2013, Wurtland, Greenup Co., KY, Obituary
The Daily Independent, (Ashland, KY) - April 10, 2013
James Joseph "Jim" Novak, 79, of Wurtland, was called
home to be with the Lord on Monday, April 8, 2013, in Our Lady of Bellefonte
Hospital in Russell. Mr. Novak was
born Aug. 24, 1933, in Cleveland, Ohio, a son of the late Edward and Bertha
Ausperk Novak.
He was a retired machinist with American National Can Co. in
Cleveland and an active member of Moose Lodge 701 of Ironton, Ohio. He was a
softball coach for many years during the '70s in Cleveland. Jim loved to be
outdoors playing horseshoes, camping, boating and fishing.
He was also preceded in death by two sons, James Novak and Edward
Novak.
He is survived by his wife of 42 years, Loretta Gray Novak; a
daughter, Linda LeCastre of Parma, Ohio; two sons, Duane
Blankenship and his wife,
Maryellen, of Strongsville, Ohio, and Doug Blankenship of
Cleveland; five grandchildren,
Jackie LeCastre, Cathy LeCastre, Scott LeCastre, James Blankenship and Madison Blankenship; and
several great-grandchildren.
The funeral will be at 8 p.m. Thursday, April 11, 2013, at Reed
Funeral Home in Greenup by the Rev. Norman Gray, with special music by the Reverend
Gray and family.
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Hardin
2015, Elizabethtown, Hardin Co., KY, Obituary
Published in The News-Enterprise on Aug. 22,
2015
Doris Faye Waddell Long, 61, was escorted into heaven by her
father, Frank Waddell; her brother, Lewis Waddell; and her sister, Louise
Osborne, on July 10, 2015. She passed very peacefully at home with David,
Stacy, Natalie and her beloved pets close by her side. Her lengthy battle now
over, she's free from the constraints of her illness and able to dance among
the angels in the presence of God.
She will be dearly missed by a son, caregiver and best friend,
David L. Underwood of Elizabethtown; a daughter, Stacy L. Underwood Westover
(Chris); four beloved grandchildren, Natalie Paige, Ethan Alexander, Carson
Layne and Ashlynn Channing, all of Colorado Springs, Colorado; and her animal
"babies" that she held dear to her heart, Lilly, Shante, Scrappy,
Twitch, Chloe and Gertie. Also left to cherish her memory are her mother, Mable
Alene Waddell; her sisters, Rose Blankenship, Jean Roof and Teresa Grant; and a special
friend and niece, Anita Shepherd.
Prior to her illness, Doris was a member of Elizabethtown American
Legion Post 113 and Vine Grove VFW Post 10281, where she was actively involved
in the Ladies Auxiliary and the annual Buddy Poppy Drive fundraiser.
"Momma will always be with us in our hearts and memories. Her
legacy will carry on in our fierce independence, our remarkable strength and of
course, our love of all God's creatures. She was much like a fireworks display,
extraordinarily bright and beautiful with a smile that lit up every room. We
will love and miss our #1 Gramma until our glorious reunion in heaven and are
comforted that she is now our Guardian Angel."
Per her request, cremation was chosen and there was no formal
service held.
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2015, Rineyville, Hardin Co., KY, Obituary
Published in The News-Enterprise on Apr. 8, 2015
Custer Back Sr., 84. of Rineyville, passed
away Monday, April 6, 2015, at his home surrounded by family.
He is survived by his wife, Anna Dean; two daughters, Susan (Bob) Blankenship of Wilmore and Janice Back of Rineyville; a son, Butch
(Debbie) Back of Rineyville; four grandchildren,
Darlene Williams, Bart (Kristin) Blankenship, Trey Back and Chelsea (Quentin) Jones; three great-grandchildren, Taylor and Lucas
Blankenship and Melody Jones.
The funeral is at 11 a.m. Friday, April 10, at
Nelson-Edelen-Bennett Funeral Home in Radcliff with the Rev. Leon Chambers
officiating. Burial will be private with military honors in the Kentucky
Veterans Cemetery-Central in Radcliff.
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Harlan
2015, Ages, Harlan Co., KY, Obituary
Published in The Harlan Daily Enterprise from
Aug. 21 to Aug. 22, 2015
Lavon Ford Duff, 88, of Ages, passed away Friday, August 21, 2015,
at her home. Born July 23, 1927 in Pioneer, TN.
Mrs. Duff had lived here most of her life. She was a member of the
Brittains Creek Missionary Baptist Church where she was a Sunday School teacher for 14 years, and was well known for her
beautiful yard.
Mrs. Duff was preceded in death by her husband, James W. Duff; her
parents, Isaac Ford and Sarah Emily Ford; two brothers, Edd and Theodore Ford;
two sisters, Edna Luttrell and Lorene Kidd; and one grandson, Wayne Isaac Duff,
II.
Survivors include three children, James Bruce Duff and wife, Linda,
Louisville; Wayne Duff and wife, Cindy, New Tazewell; and Deraya "Dee
Dee" Duff of Ages; and one sister, Delphene Spangler, Knoxville. Also
surviving are eight grandchildren,
Maverick Ulbrich; Skylar
Blankenship; Destiny Duff;
Georgia Lavone Duff; Stacy Duff Kron and husband, Michael, Jr.; James B. Duff,
Jr. and wife, Pamela Vanetta Duff; Joanna Duff and James Duff and wife,
Heather; 14 great-grandchildren, Wyatt Mason Blankenship, Kody Howard Kendall, Connor Sharrard,
Jaxson Kron, Josh Brown, Jeremy Brown, Rebecca Brown, Hannah Howard, James
Howard, Jr., Aliyah Howard, Adrianna Howard, Sophia Duff, Callie Duff and
Gracie Duff; two great-great-grandchildren, Kayden Howard Kendall, and Makenna
Duff; special friends, Skip and Wanda Eldridge, Mark "Crow" Howard,
April Broughton, Don and Maryann Cox and her church family.
Funeral services will be conducted at 7 pm at the Brittains Creek
Missionary Baptist Church with the Reverend Don Johnson, Reverend Ual Russell
and Reverend Wayne Duff officiating. A graveside service will be conducted
Sunday at 11 am at the Brookside Cemetery with grandsons and family serving as
pallbearers.
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2013, Dione, Harlan Co., KY, Obituary
The Harlan Daily Enterprise, (KY) - June 21, 2013
Mark Rowe age 44 of Dione, Ky passed away
June 18, 2013 at Harlan ARH. He was
born April 17, 1969 in Harlan, KY. He was a member of the Church of Jesus
Christ.
He was preceded in death by his father; George Rowe.
He is survived by his wife; Sandy Rowe of Dione, KY, Mother, Mona
Lou Burkhart Rowe of Dione, Ky. Step
children: Gary (Lyndsey) Peterson Jr. of Corbin, KY, Melanie (Kevin) Blankenship of
Richmond, KY, one brother; Anthony (Billie) Rowe of Baxter, KY, grandchildren;
Brennan Gilliam and Liam Peterson, nephews; Derrick Rowe and Aaron Rowe and a
host of other aunts, uncles and cousins.
Funeral will be held Saturday June 22, 2013 at 1PM at the Church of
Jesus Christ in Baxter, Ky. with Rev. Pete Rowe officiating. Burial will follow
in Resthaven Cemetery in Keith, Ky. Family and friends will serve as
pallbearers.
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2014, Rosspoint, Harlan Co.,
KY, Obituary
Published in The Harlan Daily Enterprise from
Mar. 13 to Mar. 14, 2014
Merle Shell 72, born Thursday, August 14, 1941, passed away
Wednesday, March 12, 2014 at Harlan Appalachian Regional Hospital.
Merle was preceded in death by his parents, Ronald and Ora Howard
Shell; he was also preceded in death by his sisters, Kathy Shell and Carolyn
Sergent.
Merle in his early years was employed by L&N Construction, and
later worked as a coal miner for Eastover Manalapan mining. He retired after
seventeen years of service to the Harlan County Board of Education. Merle, also
believed in the Church of Christ Faith.
Merle is survived by: His wife, Flora Hensley Shell of Rosspoint,
Kentucky; his daughter, Nicole and husband, Donnie Neely of Monticello,
Kentucky; two sisters, Gail and husband, Charles Blankenship of Louisville Kentucky; and Layne and
husband, Raymond Wright of Rosspoint, Kentucky. Merle is also survived by his
two grandchildren, Calan and Shalora Neely of Monticello, Kentucky. Several
nieces, nephews, relatives, and friends, also survive.
A celebration of Merles life will be held Saturday, March 15, 2014
at 1:00pm in the Chapel of Henson and Rich Funeral Home with James Forrester
officiating. Music will provided by Thurman Mason. Burial to
follow service at Hensley Cemetery in Smith, Kentucky. Pallbearers will
be: Greg Wright, Tommy Wright, Steven Hatfield, David Wilder, Kevin Ellis,
Patrick Sutton, Freeman Daniels, and Bob Burns. Honorary Pallbearers include
Don Wilder, Boyd Hoskins, George Howard and Raymond Stewart.
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Harrison
2013, Cynthiana, Harrison Co., KY, Obituary
http://obit.warefuneralhome.com/obitdisplay.html?id=1300513&listing=Current
Priscilla Diana Fryman Blankenship, age 52, Cynthiana, died Wednesday, October 2, 2013 at her
residence. Born in Cynthiana, November 16, 1960 to the late Harlan Ray and Mary
Katherine Ritchie Fryman, she was a certified nurse's assistance and a member
of N.A.M.I and the Beacon House.
Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by three sisters,
Mae Jo Wright, Rita Faye Moore and Donna L. Fryman.
She is survived by her fiancé, Joey Holland; a special adopted
daughter, Raquel Christopher, Cynthiana; four brothers, Harlan Fryman, Jr.,
Pennsylvania and Harmon Fryman, Allen (Mary) Fryman and Jeff (Brenda) Fryman,
all of Cynthiana; a sister, Brenda Lee (Vincent) Creamer, Harrison County and
numerous nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be conducted 12:00 P.M. Friday at Ware
Funeral Home by Bro. Brad Caudill. Burial will be in the Harrison County
Cemetery.
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Hart
2015, Cub Run, Hart
Co., KY, Obituary
Published in The Courier-Journal on Mar. 25,
2015
William Raymond Miller, 76, of Cub Run, KY, returned to his
Heavenly Father Tuesday, March 24, 2015. Mr. Miller was born December 5, 1938
in Bullitt County, Kentucky to the late Elmer and Katherine Arnold Miller.
He was a retired mechanic from Dixie Cartage Warehouse and a member
of Gods Way Church in Leitchfield.
Among those who preceded him in death include, his first wife,
Wanda Faye Miller; daughter, Kathy Whitescarver; grandson, Brandon French; parents;
brothers, Delmer, Lawrence and Melvin Miller and sister, Elizabeth Shelton.
He leaves to cherish his memory, his wife, Glenda Pryor Miller;
daughters, Debbie Harper (Don), Linda Kitchen, Bonnie Risen, Theresa French
(George), Lisa Miller, Paula Riggs (Chucky), Vickie Miller, Pamela Moss
(Jerry); step children, Danny Samuels (Kathy), Steven Samuels (Cindy), Laura
Hardin and Marilyn Stevens; 15 grandchildren; 17 great grandchildren; brothers,
Roscoe and Joe Miller; sisters, Jeanie Blankenship and Doris Abel and a host of other family
and friends.
Funeral service will be held at noon on Saturday, March 28, 2015 in
the chapel of Schoppenhorst Underwood and Brooks Funeral Home (Preston Highway
at Brooks Road; use John Harper entrance) with burial in Brookland Cemetery.
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Henderson
+2014, Henderson, Henderson
Co., KY, Obituary
Published in Courier Press on Mar. 11, 2014
Arden Baker Blankenship, age 89 of Henderson, KY, went to be with the Lord Sunday, March
9, 2014, at St. Mary's Medical Center in Evansville,
[Vanderburgh Co.,] IN.
Arden was a very active member of First United Methodist Church. He
served our country in the United States Navy, serving in both WWII and the
Korean Conflict. Arden was a color photo engraver with Standard Gravure which
was part of the Louisville Courier Journal. He loved working hard and taking
care of people. He was an avid UK Basketball fan and loved his family above
all.
In addition to his parents,
Bryan and Eva Blankenship,
Arden is preceded in death by his daughter
Lyn Carol Blankenship
and a sister, Earletta Skinner. Also preceding him in death are his Aunt Mae and Uncle
Grant Lane who raised him and his cousin Norma Lane.
Survivors include: Loving wife
of 62 years: Barbara Epling
Blankenship of Henderson, KY 1
Daughter: Debbie Davis of Evansville, IN 2 Sons:
John Baker Blankenship and wife Pat of Hudson, OH Jeffrey David Blankenship and wife Kirin Makker of Geneva, NY 1 Sister: Rayma
Bramschreiber of Owensboro, KY 2 Brothers:
Leroy Blankenship of Evansville, IN Bill Blankenship of Lisman, KY 2 Grandchildren: Niko
Blankenship, John Robert Davis
The funeral service will be held at 1:00 PM on Wednesday at the
Tapp Funeral Home with Reverend Jim Wofford officiating. Burial will follow at
Fairmont Cemetery in Henderson, KY. Military honors will be rendered by the
American Legion Worsham Post #40.
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Hopkins
+2013, Madisonville, Hopkins Co., KY, Obituary
Published in Courier Press on January 18,
2013
Jean Blankenship,
94, formerly of Logan, W. Va., passed away Tuesday, Jan. 15, 2013.
Surviving are daughters,
Linda (Bob) Lamer, Carolyn (Allen) Seibert and Jane (Garland)
Springer; six grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.
Funeral 1 p.m. Saturday at Whitsell Funeral Home, in Morganfield [Union
Co., KY]. Burial in
Boxville Cemetery in Boxville, [Union Co.], Ky.
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+2013, Madisonville, Hopkins Co., KY, Obituary
http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=105725599
Jean Blankenship, 94, of
Madisonville, Ky., formerly of Logan, passed away Tuesday, January 15, 2013, at
Redbanks Colonial Terrace Nursing Home. Born February 19, 1917, in Lincoln
County, she was a daughter of the late Noah and Dora Jane Craddock Turley.
Jean was a devoted mother to her four
daughters and very active in the Girl Scouts and PTA in Logan. She was of the
Baptist faith and active in the youth programs at First Baptist Church of
Logan. She helped her husband with the Breckinridge Golf and Country Club in
Morganfield. Jean enjoyed fishing and was an avid golfer. She spent a lot of
time in her garden.
Also preceding her in death was her husband
of 68 years, Harry B. Blankenship in 2007, one daughter, Ann Whitledge, in 1990, five
brothers, Freer, Frazier, Philba, Felix and Foster Turley, and three sisters,
Jo Quinn, Ruth Stowers and Donna Harmon.
Survivors include three daughters,
Linda (Bob) Lamer of
Cobden, Ill., Carolyn (Allen) Seibert of Madisonville and Jane (Garland) Springer of Morganfield, Ky.,
six grandchildren, Julie (Kelly) O'Nan of Henderson, Ky., Angela Lamer and
Benjamin (Stephanie) Seibert, both of Bowling Green, Ky., Todd Springer and
Wendy (Ferry) Adams, both of Morganfield, and Katherine (Ryan) Smith of
Goldsboro, NC., six great-grandchildren, Reece O'Nan of Henderson, Myles Lamer
of Bowling Green, Kanean Adams and Dru Adams, both of Morganfield, and Patrick
Smith and Tanner Smith, both of Goldsboro.
Visitation and services were held
Saturday, January 19, 2013, at Whitsell Funeral Home in Morganfield, with Dr.
Monroe Slaton officiating. Burial was in Boxville Cemetery at Boxville, Ky.
2013, Madisonville,
Hopkins Co., KY, Obituary
The Messenger, (Madisonville, KY) - August 13, 2013
Margie A. Boone, 93, of Madisonville passed away at 5:46 a.m.
Saturday, Aug. 10, 2013, at Baptist Health Madisonville. She was born April 18,
1920, in Manitou to the late Edward Marshall Rhew and Ina Pearl Veazy Rhew. She
was a dedicated homemaker and a loving mother and grandmother to her family.
She was a member of Salem Primitive Baptist Church in Madisonville for 60
years.
In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband,
Owen Earl Boone; her brothers, Edward Glenn Rhew and Joseph (J.T.) Rhew; and
her stepson, James E. Boone.
She is survived by her daughter, Julain (Carl) Faulk of
Madisonville; her granddaughter, Teresa (Dana) Eden of Madisonville; her
grandson, Greg (Vicki) Faulk of Madisonville; her great-grandsons, Brian Buntin
and Brad Faulk both of Madisonville; her great-granddaughters,
Brandy Adler of Hanson, April
Blankenship of Manitou and
Ginger Eden of Madisonville; six great-great-grandchildren; and several nieces
and nephews.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday in the chapel of
Harris Funeral Home in Madisonville with Brother Chuck Evans and Brother
Kenneth Blevins officiating. Burial to follow in Odd Fellows
Cemetery in Madisonville. Pallbearers will be Greg Faulk, Dana Eden,
Brian Buntin, Brad Faulk, Dan Adler, Travis Blankenship and Nathan Buntin.
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2013, Madisonville, Hopkins Co., KY, Obituary
The Messenger, (Madisonville, KY) - October 1, 2013
Deceased Name:
Carl Kemp Faulk
Carl Kemp Faulk, 76, of Madisonville passed away at 1:30 a.m.
Sunday, Sept. 29, 2013, at his home. He was born Aug. 21, 1937, in Mortons Gap,
to the late Dovie Mason Faulk and Omer Ray Faulk.
He worked for Peabody Coal Co. for 22 years as an electrician and
mechanic. He was a charter member and trustee of Faith Missionary Baptist
Church in Madisonville, a member of UMWA 9653 and a charter member of the YAA.
He was an avid UK fan and his family was of the utmost importance to him. Carl
made an impact on all who met him.
In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his sisters,
Dorothy Winders, Bernice Stembridge and Wilma Faulk; his brothers, Otis Faulk,
Omer Faulk, Jr., Robert Faulk and Bill Faulk; and his great-granddaughters,
Kaitlyn Buntin and Taylor Buntin.
He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Julain Faulk; his daughter,
Teresa (Dana) Eden of Madisonville; his son, Greg (Vicki) Faulk of
Madisonville; his sister, Ann Gamblin of Mortons Gap; his brother, Dempsey
Faulk of Mortons Gap; his grandsons, Brian (Taryn) Buntin and Brad (Laura)
Faulk both of Madisonville; his granddaughters,
Brandy (Dan) Adler of Hanson, April (Travis) Blankenship of Manitou and Ginger Eden of Paducah; his great-grandchildren, Nathan Buntin, Haylee Blankenship, Myles Adler, Caleb Blankenship , Morgan Buntin and Anyston Buntin; and
several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Faith Missionary
Baptist Church in Madisonville with Brother Chuck Evans officiating. Burial to follow in Odd Fellows Cemetery in Madisonville. Pallbearers will be Brian Buntin,
Nathan Buntin, Brad Faulk, Travis
Blankenship, Dan Adler,
Anthony Stewart and Kevin Schreiner. Honorary pallbearers will be Danny
Gamblin, Beaver Vandiver and Larry Wesley Faulk.
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Jefferson
+2014, Forest Hills, Jefferson Co., KY, Obituary
Published in Williamson Daily News from Apr.
7 to Apr. 8, 2014
William Allen Blankenship, 50, of Forest Hills, passed away April 5, 2014, at the
Appalachian Regional Hospital [Williamson, Pike Co., KY]. He was born August 21, 1963, at Grundy,
VA, to Bobby Blankenship of Pikeville, Ky., and Wanda Ratliff of Elkhorn City, Ky.
He was a coal miner and a member of the Forest Hills Baptist
Church.
Besides his parents, he is survived by his wife, Hollie Gannon
Blankenship of Forest Hills; children, Bethany Chapman of Irvine, Ky., Rachel (Brandon)
Beeler of Richmond, Ky., Nathan
Blankenship of Mt. Sterling,
Ky., Cydney Worley and Austin Blankenship of the home. Allen also had four grandchildren, Darly Chapman,
Jalen Chapman, Brenna Beeler and Shelby Beeler. He is also survived by several
nieces, nephews, and a host of family and wonderful friends.
Funeral services will be conducted at 1 p.m., Wednesday, April 9,
2014, at R. E. Rogers Funeral Home, with Geoff Tackett officiating. Burial will
follow at Mountain View Memory Gardens, Huddy, Ky., with Justin Clevinger, Rick
Mounts, Kenny Deskins, James Stack, Larry Akers, Eric Coleman, Kevin Fields and
Butch Scott serving as pallbearers.
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2013, Louisville, Jefferson Co., KY, Obituary
Published in The Courier-Journal on January 6,
2013
William Bruce Bostic Sr., 82, born to the late William Grayson and
Jane Mathies Bostic in Forest City, NC, on July 18, 1930 passed away on January
3, 2013 at Norton Hospital.
He retired in October 1991 from General Electric mostly working in
Building 1. He was a trustee for the St. Stephens cemetery, an Air Force veteran
and he loved to fish and bowl. He was also a member of Bethany Baptist Church
in Forest City, N.C. He was known to family as Bruce, but to his co-workers and
friends as Bill or B.B.
He was preceded in death by son, William Bruce Bostic Jr.
Bruce is survived by his loving wife of 57 years, Martha
Blankenship Bostic; and leaves
to cherish his memory sons, Mark (Tammy), Tony (Missy) and Ralph (Lisa); He
will also be missed by grandchildren, William Bostic (Kristin), Brittany
Billings (Andy), Melissa Brown (Chris) and Wendi (fiancé, Jeremy Sarson); and
great-grandchildren, Brandon Bostic and Sophia Anne Billings; He is also
survived by sister, Hazel Nanney, Union Mills, NC; sister-in-law, Robbie
Bostic, Forest City, NC; four additional sisters-in-law and brothers-in law;
and many nieces and nephews in Louisville and North Carolina.
Funeral services will be held Monday at noon at Louisville Memorial
Gardens Funeral Home, 4400 Dixie Highway, Louisville, KY.
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+2013, Louisville, Jefferson Co., KY, Obituary
Published in The Courier-Journal on January 8,
2013
Ann Robinson, 88,
of Louisville, returned to her Heavenly Father on Sunday, January 6, 2013. Mrs.
Robinson worked at the Holiday Inn in Elizabethtown, KY for over 20 years as a
party and catering manager.
Among those that preceded her in death include her parents, Luther and Lizzie Blankenship; husband, Samuel Robinson; daughters,
Patricia Dunbar, Sherry Dunbar and Carolyn Mason; son, William Harden; sisters, Flora Morgan
and Mary Blankenship; and brothers,
Edwin, Raymond, Carlie and Charlie
Blankenship.
She leaves to cherish her memory her daughter, Marolyn Robards;
grandchildren, Karen Czarnecki (Joe), Gregg Mason (Debbie), Jeff Robards
(Erica), Scott Robards (Bethany) and Shelly King; great-grandchildren, Mason
and Kylee Czarnecki, Michael and Tyler Ohmstede, Megan, Lane and Wyatt Robards,
and Tara, Jody and Zach King; brother,
Carson (Shirley) Blankenship; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Funeral service will be conducted at noon Thursday at
Schoppenhorst, Underwood and Brooks Funeral Home (Preston Highway at Brooks
Road) with interment in Brookland Cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2013, Louisville,
Jefferson Co., KY, Obituary
Published in The Courier-Journal on January 10,
2013
Jeffrey "Scott," Bruner, 42, passed away on January 8,
2013. He was owner and operator of Clean Cut Lawn Service and a member of
Valley View Baptist Church.
He is survived by his wife, Christy Graves Bruner; children, Dylan
Bruner, Austin and Kolby Rosales; his mother, JoAnn Shelton Wood (Tom); father,
Lee Bruner (Elizabeth); sisters,
Donna Dawson and Lee Ann Blankenship (Bruce); and his niece, Madison Blankenship.
Funeral services will be 7:30 p.m. Friday at Owen Funeral Home,
5317 Dixie Highway with cremation to follow.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2013, Louisville, Jefferson Co., KY, Obituary
Published in The Courier-Journal on January 30,
2013
William L. Giles, U.S. Coast Guard, Capt. (Ret.), 68, of Louisville
passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 26, 2013 with loved ones by his
side. He was born September 7, 1944 in Pasadena, CA, the son of the late
William James Giles and Dorothy Lillian Finch Giles.
William received his undergraduate degree in journalism from San
Diego State College, and a master's degree in public administration from George
Washington University while in the U.S. Coast Guard where he made a career.
After devoting over 24 years of service to the U.S. Guard where he retired as a
captain, he went on to work as a grants administrator for Virginia Tech,
University of Georgia and Kansas State University. He was a loving husband,
father, grandfather, brother, and friend. He loved to travel with his wife in
their RV and see the beauty of the country and all it had to offer.
William is preceded in death by his two half brothers, James and
Norval Giles and his beloved canine companions, Daisy and Pookie.
He is survived by his wife
of 30 years, Janice (Blankenship) Giles; children, Robin L. Woodward (Matthew), Andrew G. Giles, and
Alexander M. Giles (Danielle); two grandchildren, Ainsley and Timothy; sister,
Mary I. Heinen (Denny); special friend and neighbor, Stephen Straub, and
numerous nieces, nephews, and granddogs.
Cremation was chosen. A celebration of life will be later in the
spring.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2013, Louisville, Jefferson Co., KY, Obituary
Published in The Courier-Journal on February 23,
2013
Blankenship, Jerry S., 69, of Louisville, passed away Wednesday, February 20, 2013 at
Baptist Hospital East [Saint Matthews, Jefferson Co., KY], with his family and friends by his side.
He retired Human Resource Manager of Ashland Oil, a member of the
ELKS, a Free Mason, a member of the Scottish Rite, a
KOSAIR Shriner, and a member of Louisville 131 Royal Order of the Jester, a
Kentucky Colonel, an avid model train collector and a member of Middletown
Christian Church.
Jerry is survived by his loving wife of 49 years, Patty
D. Craft Blankenship;
sister-in-law, Evelyn Smith (Doug); brother-in-law, Dr. Gary Craft (Martha);
nieces, Michelle Duling (Charlie), Heather Craft-Algahtani (Atif) and he also
leaves behind "Pippa".
His funeral service will be 10 a.m. Monday February 25th, 2013 at
Ratterman's 12900 Shelbyville Rd. East Louisville.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2013, Louisville,
Jefferson Co., KY, Obituary
Published in The Courier-Journal from May 1 to
May 2, 2013
Wendell R. Snodgrass, 87, passed away Monday, April 28, 2013 at
Signature Healthcare.
He was a successful business owner of Wendell's Tavern for 35
years, member of the Scottish Rite, George Washington
Masonic Lodge #904, a Shriner, a Navy veteran of World War II and a member of
VFW post 682.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Esley and Pearl Snodgrass;
brothers, Esley Snodgrass, Jr., and Robert Snodgrass; and a step grandson,
Wayne Ballard.
He is survived by his wife of 39 years, Faye Snodgrass; a son,
Michael Snodgrass; two step children,
Sandra Cook and Gary
Blankenship; two
grandchildren; three step grandchildren; brother, Willard Snodgrass; sisters,
Ilene Bond, Stella Thies, and Carolyn Hope; and a former son-in-law, Ronnie
Cook.
The funeral service will be held Thursday at 12:30 p.m. at the O.
D. White & Sons Funeral Home with interment at Kentucky Veterans Cemetery
Central.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2013, Louisville,
Jefferson Co., KY, Obituary
The Record, (Leitchfield, KY) - September 9, 2013
Charles Rudolph Herdt, 77, of Louisville died Sunday, Sept. 8,
2013, at Baptist Health Louisville. He was born Jan. 24, 1936, in Louisville,
the son of Russell and Margarite Goldsmith-Herdt. He was vice president of
Fidelity International Contractors.
Survivors include four children,
Aaron Herdt of Louisville, Mart Herdt of Taylorsville, Loretta Blankenship of Louisville and Jason Herdt of
Louisville; two sisters, Ilene Rogers of Louisville and Shirley Wilson of
Lexington; two brothers, David Herdt of Hodgensville and Danny Herdt of
Indiana; three grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife,
Lillian Gibson-Herdt.
The funeral will begin at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 11 at Sulphur
Wells Baptist Church in Clarkson with Bro. Hank Gibson officiating. Burial will
be in Gibson Cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2013,
Louisville, Jefferson Co., KY, Obituary
Published in The Courier-Journal on Oct. 19,
2013
Ashley J. Blankenship, 28, passed away Thursday, October 17, 2013 at Sts. Mary & Elizabeth
Hospital. She was a member of Valley View Church and shop manager at Inkfamous
Tattoo Studio.
Ashley is survived by her mother, Deborah McMasters (Jim); father, Gary Blankenship; sisters, Jessica
Bisch-Pollard (Stephen) and Stacy
Blankenship; brothers, Joseph
Bowman, Jr. (Angie) and Michael Bisch; wife, Jennifer Soeder; daughters,
Brittany, Hayley and Paula; four nieces; two nephews; and her dearest friend
Sara Phipps.
Her funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. Monday at Heady-Hardy
Funeral Home, 7710 Dixie Hwy., followed by entombment at Louisville Memorial
Gardens West.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2014, Louisville, Jefferson Co., KY, Obituary
Published in The Courier-Journal on Jan. 5, 2014
Doris Earle Smalley Proctor, 92, of Louisville died January 3,
2014. She was born August 3, 1921, in Akron, OH, to the late Charles Justice
and Esther Moore Smalley and grew up in north Alabama. She attended Blue
Mountain College and graduated from Howard College (Samford Univ.).
She was preceded in death by her devoted husband of 66 years,
Robert Allen Proctor, Jr., a professor at Southern Baptist Theological
Seminary, daughter Martha Jane, her parents, and brother
Joseph Smalley of Charlotte, NC.
She was an active member of St. Matthews Baptist Church where she
sang in the choir and led mission groups; the Faculty Wives, Art, and Book
clubs at Southern Seminary; and the Daughters of the American Revolution. She
taught English at Walnut St. Baptist Church's international friendship program.
She was an avid traveller, genealogist, and hostess and enjoyed doing handwork.
Survivors include three children
Robert A. Proctor III (Cindy) of Richmond, VA, Mary Ann Blankenship (Cary) of Midway, KY, and Charles David Proctor
(Mandy) of Memphis, TN; six grandchildren Robert IV, Melissa, Christina,
Collin, Grayson and Adelyn Proctor; beloved nieces, cousins, and many friends.
The funeral will be at 11 a.m., Tuesday at St. Matthews Baptist
Church, 3515 Grandview Ave. Burial is at Cave Hill Cemetery immediately after
the funeral.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2014, Louisville, Jefferson Co., KY, Obituary
The Adair Progress, (KY) - March 27, 2014
Edna Earle Miller, 100, of Louisville, KY, formerly of the
Creelsboro Community died Wednesday, March 19, 2014 at Christian Care Home.
Edna was born in Albany, KY, on February 21, 1914, a daughter of the late Rena Pearl (Blankenship) and
Nonnie Loren Bell. She was a member of Bethlehem United Church of Christ and a
homemaker.
She is survived by a son, Edgar Miller, of Louisville, KY.
Funeral services were held at Wilson Funeral Home, Russell Springs,
KY 42642, at 2 PM on Saturday, March 22nd, with Bro. Wesley Davis officiating. Interment at Rexroat Cemetery Jamestown, KY.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2014, Louisville, Jefferson Co., KY, Obituary
Shirley Blankenship,
76, passed away on July 19, 2014. She was very family oriented person who loved
to garden, going to the lake and spending time with her friends and most of all
her family. She was a wonderful mother and grandmother, provider, caring and
genuine person.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Ell and Martha Rasnick,
brother, James Rasnick, sister, Geneva Rasnick and grandchildren, Frank (Wayne) Ballard and Ashley Blankenship,
She is survived by her husband
of 56 years, Carson
Blankenship, Sr., sons, Carson (Lisa) Blankenship, Jr., Ronald (Gigi) Blankenship, Thomas Blankenship, Sandra Cook and Gary Blankenship;
grandchildren, Brad, Chrissy, Brandon, Bradley, Matthew, Connie, Deirdra,
Aaron, Stacey, Joe and Jessie; great-grandchildren, Keenan, Gabby, Ben, Eli,
Carson, Jackson, Emerson and Sophia; sisters, Anna Justice and Wanda Robinson.
Funeral services will be Wednesday, July 23, 2014 at 11am at
Newcomer Funeral Home Southwest Louisville Chapel, 10304 Dixie Highway.
Interment will be at Louisville Memorial Gardens - West.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2014, Louisville,
Jefferson Co., KY, Obituary
Published in The Courier-Journal on July 24,
2014
Nancy C. Busath, 66, died Tuesday, July 22, 2014.
She was a retired account representative for the Courier Journal
for 40 years and an avid animal lover, but especially for 16 cats and one crazy
dog who will miss her.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Louise and Robert Busath.
She is survived by her cousins,
Debbie Riggs, Joey Bailey, Jane Flanagan, Garr Bailey, Bonnie Shaw, and Corky Blankenship; and many friends who shared her love of
animals.
Her funeral is 11 a.m. Friday at Fern Creek Funeral Home, 5406
Bardstown Road with burial in Cave Hill Cemetery. Visitation is 5-8 p.m.
Thursday.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2014, Louisville, Jefferson Co., KY, Obituary
Published in The Courier-Journal on Sept. 2, 2014
Ruby Mae Redford, 98, of Louisville passed away Monday September 1,
2014 at the Christian Health & Rehab.
A native of Macon County TN, she was the former Ruby
Blankenship, a retired
beautician and a longtime member of Walnut Street Baptist Church and the OASIS
club.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Redford, and her
daughter, Judy Redford Tucker.
She is survived by several cousins including Ruby Bolton (Henry).
Funeral services will be held at 1:00 PM Wednesday September 3,
2014 in the Southern Chapel of Arch L. Heady & Son, 3601 Taylor Blvd. with
entombment to follow in Resthaven Mausoleum.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Ruby M. Blankenship – b.26Sep1915 - https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/K5HX-C1X
1930 Census, 7Wd Louisville, 7 Dist.,
Jefferson Co., KY, Page #232, Dwlg #306/389, 16Apr
Blankenship, Dollie 32, W, F, W@11, TN-TN-TN, Head, Packer, Plumbing S.,
Blankenship, Ruby M. 14, W, F, S, TN-TN-TN, Dau,
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Goghan, Daisy 32, W, F, S, KY-KY-KY, Boarder, Packer, Plumbing
S.
From Jim @ Blankenshipweb.com
2014, Louisville, Jefferson
Co., KY, Obituary
Published in The Courier-Journal on Oct. 14,
2014
Dorothy Pearl Eagle, 90, passed away on Sunday, October 12, 2014.
She was a member of the Salem Baptist Church, Ekron, KY.
She is survived by her sons, Phillip Wright (Majorie), Gene Wright
(Holly), Gorby Wright (Ann), David Wright (Vanessa), Dorby Wright (Charlotte)
and Ken Wright(Linda); daughters, Donnie Curl and Carolyn Gunderman (Daniel);
brothers, Elbert (Charlene), Dale and Roy (Jane) Lasley; sisters, Corlene Fowler (Bob), Doris Lawrence, Laverne Pyles, Barbara Blankenship and Maryrose Cannady (Jim); 27
grandchildren; 54 great grandchildren; and 19 great-great-grandchildren.
Her service will be on Wednesday, 10 a.m. at the W.G. Hardy Funeral
Home and Cremation Services with burial in Highland Memory Gardens, Mt.
Washington, KY.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
W.G. Hardy Funeral Home Jefferson Co., KY
The Courier-Journal Jefferson Co., KY
Ekron, KY Meade
Co., KY
Mount Washington, KY Bullitt Co., KY
2014, Louisville, Jefferson Co., KY, Obituary
Published in The Courier-Journal on Nov. 7, 2014
Jerry Shaw, 60, of Louisville, KY, passed away on November 5, 2014.
Jerry was born on May 19, 1954, in Glasgow, KY, to the late Arthur and Lera
Shaw.
He was also preceded in death by one step-son, Robert
Blankenship; six siblings; two
nephews; and one niece.
He is survived by his loving companion
of 22 years, Estelle
Blankenship; step-children, Brenda Brown, Jamie
Blankenship; five
grandchildren, and one special grand-daughter,
Brittney Blankenship; siblings, Ruth Ann Worman (Terry),
Juanita Coulter, Morris Shaw (Darlene), Thomas Shaw; several nieces and
nephews, and one that he holds dear to his heart, Mark South.
He worked as a Pool Shark, and also built gazebos. Jerry became a
member of the Gospel Kingdom Church in 2000.
A funeral ceremony to honor the life of Jerry will be held Monday
at 12:30 p.m. at Newcomer Funeral Home (10304 Dixie Highway, Louisville, KY),
with burial to follow at Gospel Kingdom Campground.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2014, Louisville, Jefferson Co., KY, Obituary
Published in the Asheville Citizen-Times on Dec.
18, 2014
Nina "Sister" Martin Chesson, age 85, born July 10, 1929
in Louisville, KY passed away peacefully December 13, 2014 with family members
by her side. She resided in Louisville at the time of her death.
Her parents, Everett Leon Martin and Nina Redmon Martin, her sister, Peggy Ann Martin Blankenship, and Rev. Dr. Francis Chesson, her husband of 40 years,
preceded her in death.
Mrs. Chesson leaves behind two sisters, Bettie Jane Martin Wilkie
of Lexington, KY and Patsy Joy Martin Bendall (Will) of Phoenix, AZ. She also
leaves 11 nieces and nephews, each
of whom consider themselves to be "Aunt Nina's favorite." Larry
Wilkie (Jennifer), Kim Wilkie (Donna), Pam Wilkie, Barbara Blankenship Barker, Craig Wilkie (Rita), Bobby Blankenship (Kathy), Cheryl Blankenship Besterman (Rick), Kelly House (Sandy), Leslie House
Barlow (Glenn), Jenifer House Wunderlich (Gary ), and Laura House Fittz
(Kevin). Family members spent many summers with Aunt Nina and Uncle Francis
exploring the beaches of NC, hearing stories of their travels and friends, and
especially enjoying Aunt Nina's wonderful sense of humor.
Mrs. Chesson graduated with honors from Wake Forest University
where she met and married Francis Chesson. She also attended Louisville Baptist
Seminary where she earned a degree in Religious Education. Francis served as
Baptist minister in Whiteville, NC, Burgaw, NC, Florence, SC, and Camden, AK.
He was also as an interim minister in Black Mountain and Weaverville, NC. Nina
was an active volunteer providing help and support to each of these
congregations alongside her husband.
Nina Chesson wrote many years ago, "I need to remember that my
Heavenly Father has charted every road ahead for me; and it is good. For the
Christian, the way to eternal life with our Lord has been charted. Christ
Himself is the way. And He says to His followers, "I go to prepare a place
for you; and I will come again to receive you unto myself." (John 14:2-3).
A funeral service will be held at 11:00 am Saturday, December 20,
2014 at First Baptist Church, Weaverville. The Rev. Jim McCoy will officiate.
Burial will be in West Memorial Park.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2015, Louisville, Jefferson Co., KY, Obituary
Edith Juanita Vaughn, 86, entered into eternal rest on January 28,
2015.
Edith was a loving and independent woman who enjoyed tending to her
flower garden every spring. She was a lifetime member of Eastland Church of
Christ and a sewing machine operator for Louisville Glove Factory for 30 years.
Edith was also an avid UofL fan and enjoyed watching the college play various
types of sports.
She was preceded in death by her loving husband, Albert Vaughn.
Left to cherish her memory are her children, Albert Wayne (Krista), Glenda Blankenship (Woody), and Eddie Vaughn; grandchildren,
Christie and David (Brittani); and 2 great grandchildren.
A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday at noon at Evergreen
Funeral Home. Entombment will private at Evergreen Cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2015, Louisville, Jefferson Co., KY, Obituary
http://www.newcomerkentuckiana.com/obituary/98420/Carson-Blankenship%2c-Sr/Louisville-Kentucky
Carson Blankenship, Sr. 87 [1928], passed away on February 3, 2015. He was
a very family oriented person who loved going to the country and spending time
with his friends and most of all his family. He was a wonderful father and
grandfather, provider, caring and genuine person.
He is preceded in death by his wife
of 56 years, Shirley
Blankenship; 4 brothers; 3
sisters and grandchildren, Frank
(Wayne) Ballard and Ashley
Blankenship.
Carson is survived by his sons,
Carson (Lisa) Blankenship, Jr., Ronald (Gigi) Blankenship, Thomas Blankenship and Gary
Blankenship; daughter, Sandra Cook; grandchildren, Brad, Chrissy, Brandon, Bradley, Matthew,
Connie, Deirdra, Aaron, Stacey, Joe and Jessie; great-grandchildren, Travis,
Keenan, Gabby, Ben, Eli, Carson, Jackson, Emerson and Sophia and numerous
nieces and nephews.
A celebration of Carson's life will be Monday, February 9, 2015,
beginning at 12pm at Newcomer Funeral Home SW Chapel (10304 Dixie Highway).
Interment will be at Louisville Memorial Gardens West, 4400 Dixie Highway,
Louisville, KY.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2015, Louisville, Jefferson Co., KY, Obituary
Published in The Courier-Journal on Mar. 2, 2015
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Betty Jean "Beth" Hill Whittington, 79, returned to her
heavenly home on Februrary 18, 2015, after a valiant battle with a long
illness.
Beth's firm belief in family and God supported her struggle and
ultimately gave her peace. Beth was born on July 23, 1935, in the
Jamestown-Xenia area of Greene County, Ohio. She was blessed with a large,
loving family and raised five children with patience, discipline and humility.
She will be dearly missed by loved ones, who celebrate that she is at peace
with her creator. Beth was a bookeeper/office manager for Smith's Furniture and
several other companies for many years.
Beth is survived by her children,
Gaye Blankenship (Mark), Jon Bennington, Thea Bennington-Green (Wilson), Madonna
Whittington (Michael), Kris Whittington (Melanie); 11 grandchildren; 15
great-grandchildren and her brother Richard "Dick" Hill.
She is preceded in death by her husband Larry Whittington, her
sister Vivian "Taussi" Hill, her brother Gordy Dungan, her parents
and granddaughter Jordan Jackson.
A celebration of Beth's life will be 1pm Tuesday, March 3, 2015 at
Newcomer Funeral Home, 235 Juneau Drive with burial at Evergreen Cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2015, Louisville, Jefferson Co., KY, Obituary
Published in The Lubbock Avalanche-Journal on
Mar. 17, 2015
Douglas Billie Browning, 90, of Louisville, Kentucky passed away
Sunday, March 15, 2015. Doug was born on Aug. 2, 1924 in Lohn, Texas to Walter
B. Browning and Winifred A. Newton.
He graduated from Lohn High School. Doug served in the Army Air
Corps during World War II. He married the late Dorothy Bertrand on March 2,
1945 in Fort Worth, Texas. Shortly thereafter, Doug was shipped overseas to
Okinawa, Japan until the end of the War. Doug farmed near Doole, Texas for a
few years after the War before he and Dorothy moved to Lubbock in 1956 and he
began a 35 year career as a service station owner. Over those years, Doug got
to know many of the residents of Lubbock, Texas and made countless friendships.
Doug always enjoyed a practical joke and loved taking care of his customers at
the service station. An accomplishment he was especially proud of was putting
all seven of his children through college of which, five graduated from Texas
Tech.
Doug is preceded in death by his wife, Dorothy Browning and
daughter, Helen Browning.
He is survived by daughter, Cynthia Brown of Arlington, Texas.;
daughter, Cherry Baker of Las Vegas, NV.; daughter, Mary Zorn of Katy, Texas.;
son, Douglas Browning of Vancouver, WA.; son, Mark Browning of Flower Mound,
Texas.; daughter, Ramona Browning, M.D., of Louisville, KY.; sister, Lucille
Riley; brother, Briggs Browning; sister, Joanna Hafer; sister Hazelle
Blankenship; 13 Grandchildren;
and 2 great-grandchildren.
Services are pending.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2015, Louisville, Jefferson Co., KY, Obituary
Published in The Courier-Journal on May 24,
2015 - See more at:
Doris C. Dent, 81, of Louisville, passed away Thursday, May 21,
2015.
She was preceded in death by her parents Willie and Magdalene
Braden Curtis; and brother, Austin Curtis.
Mrs. Dent is survived by her loving husband of 62 years, Eugene; children, Paula J. Blankenship (David), Gary C.
Dent (Kim), Steve Dent (Brenda) and Sandra L. Hazlett (Bob); grandchildren, Beth Blankenship, Erin Sisson, Cory Dent, Stephanie Burke,
Austen Cross and Lee Hazlett; great-grandchildren, Jonathon Sisson, Destiny
Dent and Mikayla Sisson; siblings, Fay Kay, Van Curtis, Larry Curtis and Rada
Gibson; and a host of relatives and friends.
A celebration of Mrs. Dent's life will be 7 p.m. Thursday, May 28,
2015 at Newcomer Funeral Home, 235 Juneau Drive with visitation from 4-7 p.m.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2015, Louisville, Jefferson Co., KY, Obituary
Published in The Courier-Journal on July 1, 2015
James Benton Burns, Jr., 65, passed away
June 30, 2015 at his residence with family by his side. He was born to James Sr., and June
(McKinley) Burns.
James served proud as a U.S. Marine in Vietnam, was retired from TA
Industries, and a member of Little Flock Baptist Church.
Left to cherish his memory is wife: Cynthia M. (Coy) Burns of nine
years; his children, Melissa Kamber (Tate), Robby Burns (Melisa), Sean Burns,
and Amanda Bassett (David); six grandchildren; two brothers, Gary (Cheryl), and
Robert; five sisters, Debbie Durrett
(Carlos), Patsy Nall (Mike), Teresa Selvage, Sandy McIntosh, and Lisa Blankenship; last, but not least, his five faithful
companions, Toby, Rusty, Gizmo, Maggie, and Tyson.
Funeral services will be Friday at noon at Owen Funeral Home, 5317
Dixie Hwy. burial will be in Penn Run Cemetery.
+2015, Louisville, Jefferson Co., KY, Obituary
Published in The Courier-Journal on July 20,
2015
Nancy Blankenship Brinly, P.T., 80 passed away on Saturday July 18, 2015, a native of
Louisville, and a traveler of the earth.
She was a retired physical therapist, earning her degree from
Washington University in 1959, and holding her license until 2015. Nancy worked
for the Kentucky state board of physical therapy, Children's hospital of
Louisville, Norton hospitals, Stanford university hospital, charity hospital of
New Orleans, and the visiting nurses association. She was celebrated and
honored in her profession, winning many distinguished awards, both nationally
and locally for her achievements and accomplishments in physical therapy,
including, but not limited to, the 2013 KPTA Donald H. Lange Lifetime
achievement award, and the 2009 FSBPT Richard McDougall award. She was an avid
supporter of the Louisville Zoo, both financially and with her time, as a
volunteer as a docent. She was a great influence, mentor ,
and beacon of light to many, and the world is a better place for her having
walked upon it.
Nancy is preceded in death by her parents, Dr. Fred and Cecilia Blankenship,
her husband Robert "Bob"; her beautiful loving daughter Cecilia Lee,
and her sister Bonnie Chapman.
She is survived by her son Robert "Casey" his wife Kelly
Lewis, her granddaughter and the source of her joy Amelia Claire; her brother Robert and wife Monica Blankenship; brother-in-law, (Bonnie) Ralph L. Chapman, Diane Bray of Kapaa
Hawaii, Bill and Shirley Brinly, Ruth Ann Brinly Marchand, many beautiful and
loved cousins, nieces and nephews, and the most loving and loyal of friends
(MAF).
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2015, Louisville, Jefferson Co., KY, Obituary
Published in The Courier-Journal from Dec. 15 to
Dec. 17, 2015
Norma Lee (Maier) Whitten, 97, of Louisville, peacefully passed
away on Sunday, December 13, 2015.
Her hobby in genealogy, led to her become of member of the
Louisville Genealogical Society.
Norma was preceded in death by her husband, Gordon J. Whitten; Her
parents, Charles M. and Anna Lorena (Roth) Maier; siblings, Margaret, Lillian,
Charles "Junie", and infant brother, Rothie; and son-in-law, Lee E.
Horan.
She is survived by children,
Charlann W. Horan (Paul
"Corky" Blankenship);
Donna W. Cook (Gary), and Warren W. Whitten (Mary Jo); grandchildren, Angelina,
Dirrk (Brenda), Erin (Tony), Carrie, and Adam (Kristen); step-grandchildren,
George and Matt; and 10 great grandchildren.
Her service will be 11am Friday at Highlands Funeral Home, 3331
Taylorsville Road, with burial to follow in Cave Hill Cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2015, Okolona, Jefferson Co., KY, Obituary
Published in The Courier-Journal on July 19,
2015
Don E. Kinney, 87, of Okolona, was born May 28, 1928 to the late
Alex Prater and Bessie Kinney in Pike County, KY, and returned to his Heavenly
father July 17, 2015.
Mr. Kinney was a retired employee for American Air Filter, Famco
Division.
Among those who preceded him in death include an infant daughter,
Patty Kinney; son, Donald Mack Kinney who died in the Vietnam War; infant son,
Terry Edward Kinney and his parents.
He leaves to cherish his memory his beloved wife of 69 years, Avonell
Blankenship Kinney; daughters,
Sandra Kay Wyatt (Mike) and Michelle M. Jafarpour (Reza); sons, Gary D. Kinney
(Darlene), Michael Kinney (Jamie) and Mitchell Kinney; sisters, Shelby Scott
and Wilma Jarvis; five grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; a host of other
family and friends.
Funeral service will be 12 p.m. Tuesday at Schoppenhorst Underwood
and Brooks (Preston Highway at Brooks Road and use John Harper entrance) with interment
in Resthaven Memorial Park.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2015, St. Matthews, Jefferson Co., KY, Obituary
Published in The Courier-Journal on Feb. 9, 2015
Max Christopher White passed away Friday February 6, 2015.
Max was the son of Chris and Brittany H. White and the brother of Anthony Blankenship and Tucker White. Max is also survived by
his maternal grandparents Paul and Margie Nachand and paternal grandmother
Violet Vincent.
Graveside service will be 1 p.m., Monday February 9, 2015 at
Calvary Cemetery. Ratterman Brothers Funeral Home 3711 Lexington Road in St.
Matthews is entrusted with arrangements.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2014, Wellington, Jefferson Co., KY, Obituary
The Daily Independent, (Ashland, KY) - July 29, 2014
Burl E. Mullins, 70, of Wellington, died Tuesday in Central Baptist
Hospital in Lexington, [Fayette
Co., KY]. He was born Sept. 28, 1943.
He is survived by his wife,
Linda Blankenship Mullins.
The funeral will be at 11 a.m Thursday at Northcutt & Son Home
for Funerals in Morehead. Burial will be in Blankenship-Moore Cemetery at Blaze.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Jessamine
2015, Nicholasville, Jessamine Co., KY, Obituary
Published in Lexington Herald-Leader on Mar. 10,
2015
William "Billy" Garland Hall, 63, of Nicholasville,
passed away March 8, 2015.
Billy is survived by his wife of 42 years, Cynthia (Cindy) Harmon
Hall and two sons, William Hall, Jr. (Will) and Brandon Earl (Bear) Hall.
Bill is preceded in death by his dad, Earl Hall and his sister,
Janet Hall Clem.
Billy grew up in Nicholasville, one of six children of Charlotte
and Earl Hall. He graduated in 1970 from Jessamine County High School where he
was voted Best All Around and Mr. JCHS by his classmates. Bill worked for the
University of Kentucky at Cold Stream Farm following high school followed by
several years as a dairy farmer in Garrard County where he worked long, hard
hours realizing his dream as a farmer. He had been employed by Blue Grass Energy
for 25 years where he made countless meaningful relationships with his Blue
Grass Energy family and community.
Billy was friendly to everyone he met and will be remembered as
having never met a stranger and always responding with a kind heart to help anyone
in need. Billy's love of farming came from the many summers he spent with his
Big Mom and Pa on a farm in Bagdad, Kentucky. After leaving the dairy farm, he
and Cindy bought some acreage on Crenshaw Lane where he raised some tobacco,
cattle, and cared for his dogs and neighbors. He will be remembered and greatly
missed by his family, friends, co-workers and community.
In addition to his wife and two sons, Billy is survived by his mom,
Charlotte Hall; three sisters, Sue
Hall Hill and Gerry, Patrice Hall Thompson and C.B., Kathy Hall Blankenship and Chuck; one brother,
Earl (Sonny) Hall and Tina; brother-in-law, Leslie Clem; sisters-in-law Kim
Carter Oatts and David, Lynn Hanna and Pat, Jean Ann Harmon Shaw; nieces and nephews, Troy Hall, Tevis
Thompson, Tessa Thompson, Tyler Thompson, Christina (Kiki) Blankenship Spann and Ben, Billy Blankenship and MacKenzie, Tiffany
Clem Allen and J.R., Kaitlyn Clem, McKenzie Clem, Tyler Oatts, Wesley Oatts,
Crystal Ivey, and Stacey Dailey.
He was preceded in death by two nieces, Alicia Hall and Jennifer
Hall, and one nephew, Les Clem.
Visitation will be Wednesday, March 11, 2 - 9pm and Thursday, March
12, 10am until services at 1pm at Hager and Cundiff Funeral Home. Burial will
follow on his farm, Crenshaw Lane. Pallbearers will be John Allender, Harvey
Crow, Randy East, Danny Preston, Robert Williams, and Roy Williams. Honorary
Pallbearers are Billy's co-workers at Blue Grass Energy who honored him with
the following tribute: If you noticed the stars shining a little brighter last
night, it is because Heaven gained a new lineman yesterday. Our Blue Grass
Energy family member, first-class lineman, William G. Hall suddenly passed away
and our prayers are with his family. Our hearts are broken at our co-op. We
know we won't hear that belly laugh or mumbling voice tell another funny story;
but your storms and trouble calls are over, Billy. Your hooks are hung up and
your belt is needed no more. Rest in peace our friend.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Chuck Blakenship – b.05Aug1956 -
Nicholasville, KY: https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QJ71-6BN3
+2015, Nicholasville, Jessamine Co., KY, Obituary
Published in Lexington Herald-Leader on Mar.
11, 2015
Frank Corman, 90, husband of Ann Bruner Corman and the late Elizabeth Blankenship Corman, passed away Saturday, March 7. He was the
son of Scott and Corilla Boner Corman and a life long resident of Jessamine
County.
Frank spent many years as an employee of the Camp Nelson
Distillery, had been employed by the Kentucky Department of Transportation, and
was a Deputy of the Jessamine County Sheriff's Office.
In addition to his loving wife of 45 years he leaves his memories
with his children Kevin Corman, wife Tammy; Sue Clark, husband Ray; Danny
"Tuck" Bruner; Ida Ruth Young, husband Lynn; a daughter-in-law Dottie
Bruner; grandchildren Barry Corman, wife Krista; Candace Corman Boyd, husband
Ricky; Danny Clark; Lori Clark Walker, husband Joe; Tina Bruner Russell,
husband John; Elgan Bruner, wife Deanna; Shane Young, wife Sherry; Nikki Young
Wilcher; Gina Bruner Branscum, husband John; Shellie Bruner Frye, husband Greg;
Stuart Bruner; 11 great-grandchildren including "The Boys" Cole,
Ethan, and Drew Boyd; 3 great-great-grandchildren, and sister Mayme Corman
Green.
He was preceded in death by sons Chris Corman and Elgan Bruner,
great-great- grandson Maison Frye, and sister Dorothy
Clark.
A Service of Remembrance will be held in his honor on Friday, March
13, at Hager & Cundiff Funeral Home with Rev. Bill Bales officiating. He
will be laid to rest in Maple Grove Cemetery. Honoring him as pallbearers will
be Barry Corman, Ricky Boyd, Danny Clark, Elgan Bruner, Stuart Bruner, Shane
Young, Joe Walker, and Doodle Peel. Honorary bearers are James Canter, Hugh
Stotts, Jr., Tom East, Dwight Willis, Anthony Day, Kink Teater, Clay Corman,
Clellie Burch, and John A. Walker.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2015, Nicholasville, Jessamine Co., KY, Funeral
Published in Lexington Herald-Leader on Oct.
15, 2015
Veda Ann Hall Blankenship, 92, Nicholasville, died Sun [11Oct2015].
Funeral Thu. 11am Church of God of Prophecy, Hi Hat.
hallfuneralservice.com
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2015, Nicholasville, Jessamine Co., KY,Obituary
Published in Lexington Herald-Leader on Nov.
3, 2015
David Kyle Blankenship, 48 [1967], died Sat. [31Oct2015]
Graveside service 11am Wed [04Nov2015], Camp
Nelson National Cemetery. BettsandWestfuneralhome.com
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Johnson
+2015, Staffordsville, Johnson Co., KY, Obituary
The Daily Independent, (Ashland, KY) Date: April 25, 2015
Danny Ray Blankenship, 63, of Staffordsville, died Tuesday.
He is survived by his wife,
Elaine Blankenship.
The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Monday at Hurst-Scott Funeral Chapel
in Richlands, Va. Burial will be in Clinch Valley Memorial Cemetery in
Richlands.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2015, Staffordsville, Johnson Co., KY, Obituary
http://www.hurstscottfuneralhomes.com/obituaries/Danny-Blankenship/#!/Obituary
Danny Ray
Blankenship, age 63 [1953], of
Staffordsville, KY passed away on Tuesday, April 21, 2015 in Schererville,
[Lake Co.,] Indiana. He was born in
Richlands, VA and was the son of the late Granville Edd and Verdie Jane
Baldwin Blankenship.
Mr. Blankenship had made his home in the
Virginia and Kentucky areas for all of his life. He was a safety manager for
Parsons-Brincklehoff. He was an avid golfer for many years. He was a member of
Paintsville Country Club and was a former member of Tazewell County Country
Club.
In addition to his parents, he was
preceded in death by two brothers, Don Blankenship and Jimmy Blankenship.
He is survived by: His Wife, Elaine Blankenship. One Daughter:
April
Blankenship of Tazewell, VA. One Son: David Blankenship and wife, Pam of
Paintsville, KY. One Sister, Ella Mae Webb of Tazewell, VA. Two Brothers:
Ronnie
Blankenship of Bridgeport, WV, Ervin Blankenship of Richlands, VA. Father and Mother
In-Law: Charlie Patton and wife, Pearl of Cedar Bluff, VA. Brother-in-Law,
Brian Patton and wife, Angie of Cedar Bluff, VA. Two Grandchildren:
Annabelle
Kate Blankenship and Daniel Ward Brown and several nieces and nephews also survive.
Funeral services will be conducted
Monday, April 27, 2015 at 2:00 pm at Hurst-Scott Funeral Chapel in Richlands
Virginia with Dr. John Hatton officiating. Interment will follow at Clinch
Valley Memorial Cemetery in Richlands, VA. Pallbearers will be: Jason Glenn,
David Beech, Scott Hale, Bryant Lemaster, David Vanhoose, Mike Short, and Eddie
Hazelett. Honorary pallbearers will be: Randy Bolling, Damien Damanski, Dr.
Jeffrey Potter, Mike Schmitt, Dr. John Furclow, Ralph Hagy, Gary Stapleton,
Tommy Daniels and Employees of Parsons-Brincklehoff.
2015, Thelma, Johnson Co., KY, Obituary
Published in www.herald-dispatch.com/ on July 11,
2015
Earl Carrol Estep, 70, of Thelma, Ky., brother of Jack Estep of
Thelma and Gene Estep of Athens, Ohio, died July 8 in Paul B. Hall Regional
Medical Center, Paintsville, [Johnson Co.,] Ky.
He had worked for CSX Transportation.
Graveside service will be 11 a.m. Saturday, Blankenship Cemetery, Thelma. Arrangements by
Preston Funeral Home, Paintsville.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Kenton
2014, Erlanger, Kenton Co., KY, Obituary
Published in the Kentucky Enquirer on Oct. 19,
2014
Robert Eugene Blankenship, 60 [1954], entered eternal life with his family at his side on
Thursday, October 16, 2014 at St. Elizabeth Hospice in Edgewood, [Kenton
Co.,] KY. Robert was a
devoted husband, caring father and a dear friend to many.
He was preceded by his parents
Robert O. and Margie Blankenship.
He will be dearly missed by his loving wife of 30 years, Sheila
Blankenship of Erlanger, KY;
children: Shawn Robert (Brandy) Blankenship of Independence, KY, Britney (Tom)
Fisher of Newport, KY, and Carrie
Ann Graue of Gainesville, GA;
grandchildren Jack, Addie, Gage; sisters: Violet (Don) Fleck of Villa Hills, KY
and Eileen (Tom) Huff of Dry Ridge, KY; nieces, nephews, many other family
members and friends.
Visitation will be Monday, October 20, 2014 from 5 PM to 8PM at
Linnemann Family Funeral Home in Erlanger, KY. Service will be the following
day at the funeral home, Tuesday, October 21, 2014 at 10 AM with burial to
follow at Highland Cemetery in Ft. Mitchell, KY.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2013, Taylor Mill, Kenton Co., KY, Obituary
Published in the Kentucky Enquirer on May 24,
2013
Elizabeth Ruth
"Betty" England (nee Cram), 83, of Taylor Mill, KY passed away on
Wednesday, May 22, 2013, at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Edgewood. She and her husband owned and operated England Kennel for
many years. She devoted her life to animals. Her late husband Ray England
preceded her in death in 2000.
She leaves three sisters: Margaret Phillips of Erlanger,
KY, Gloria Blankenship of Edgewood, KY and Joan Amburgey of
Erlanger, KY. She also is survived by one niece, Rachel Carlson, and three nephews, Jeff Blankenship, Randy
Blankenship, and Rick
Phillips.
Visitation will be held at Erlanger Baptist Church on Saturday, May
25, 2013 from 10:00-11:00 A.M. A service will follow the visitation at the
church at 11:00 A.M. Burial will follow at Independence Cemetery.
The following poem was found in Betty's bible and illustrates
Betty's love for animals: PUPPY LOVE- When I was laid low with the flu, The
Doctor puzzled what to do. But Bruce, my dog, hopped on the bed, and cocked his
little furry head. His eyes were bright with sympathy, as he curled himself
right next to me. When I would murmur, "I feel so sick," he'd give my
hand a gentle lick. He even tried to spread some joy, by bringing me his favorite
toy. No doubt the pills gave the flu a shove, but the healing came from a small
dog's love. Author Unknown
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Knox
+2013, Barbourville, Knox Co., KY, Funeral
Mr. Kenneth Blankenship, 67, of Barbourville, the husband of Brenda Lee Blankenship, passed away Friday evening October 25,
2013 at the St. Joseph Hospital in Lexington
[Fayette Co., KY].
His funeral service will be conducted in the chapel of the Knox
Funeral Home Tuesday, October 29 at 2 P.M.
He will be laid to rest in the Blankenship-Ward Cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2015, Barbourville, Knox Co., KY, Obituary
Bessie Collett departed this life on Thursday, December 24, 2015
being 88 years, 3 months and 16 days of age. She was born on September 8, 1927
in Clay County to the late Preston Collett and the late Mallie Sizemore
Collett.
She believed in the Pentecostal faith. Bessie enjoyed spending her
time gardening, canning and cooking. She also enjoyed spending time with her
family. Often she could be found, sitting on her porch with her fan.
She is also preceded in death by her husband Roy Collett; two sons:
Steve Collett and Grant Collett and several brothers.
She leaves behind her son Laymon Collett and wife Geneva; four daughters: Thelma Helton and husband
Joe, Martha Blankenship and husband
Jim Tom, Mary Saylor and husband Leonard,
Elizabeth Messer and husband Vantory; one half-brother: Needus Grubb; thirty
grandchildren and numerous great grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews,
family and friends.
The funeral service will be held on Tuesday, December 29, 2015 at
1:00PM at Salem Baptist Church with Rev. Lonnie Collett and Rev. Demus Couch
officiating. She will be laid to rest in the Collett Cemetery with Vantory
Messer, Jr., Elijah Preston Messer, Sr., Leonard Saylor, Jr., Frank Sizemore,
James Sizemore, Eugene Collett, Terry Blankenship, Steven
Blankenship, Roy Lee Collett,
Christopher Saylor and Elijah Preston Messer, Jr. serving
as pallbearers.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2015, Gray, Knox Co., KY, Obituary
http://www.corbinfh.com/obits/obituary.php?id=557316
Mrs. Deloria Jean Blankenship Lundy, age 59 [1956], the wife of James Lundy of Owens Hollow
Road, Gray, Kentucky passed away Friday morning at the Baptist Health Hospital
of Corbin where she served and worked as the Behavioral Health Director.
She was the mother of Jason Paul Lundy and James Adam Lundy both of
Corbin, Kentucky and Rebecca Jean Myers of Noblesville, Indiana. She was the
daughter of Hazel Morse of Gray, Kentucky and the sister of Dan Preston Frye,
Violet Owens-Williams, Agnes Holder and Retha Ledford all of Gray, Kentucky,
Vivian Owens of Flint, Michigan and Deborah Williams of Panama City, Florida.
She was preceded in death by her father, James
Blankenship and by one sister, Gaylain
Ballard.
Funeral services will be conducted on Monday afternoon at 1:00 p.m.
in the Corbin Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Jimmy Siler officiating. Burial will
follow in the Beatty Cemetery in Gray, Kentucky.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
LaRue
2013, Hodgenville, LaRue Co., KY, Obituary
Published in The Larue County Herald News from
April 14 to April 20, 2013
Delsie Lasley Hart Axton, 86, passed away April 12, 2012, at Hardin
Memorial Hospital in Elizabethtown.
She was a resident at Sunrise Manor Nursing Home in Hodgenville. She was a
member of Elizabethtown Church of Christ and former member of Summit Church of
Christ. Delsie Lasley was born on May 23, 1926, to Joseph and Mattie Robertson
Lasley in Anneta, Grayson County, Kentucky.
She married Walter Hart, son of Jesse and Lottie Pence Hart on Jan.
26, 1945. Delsie and Walter had five sons and one daughter and lived in Summit
for 62 years. Delsie wed Carl Axton of Stockton, Calif., on Sept. 25, 2007.
They lived in Stockton until January 2009, when they moved to Hodgenville due
to her illness and to be near family.
Delsie was preceded in death by her husband of 51 years, Walter
Hart; her parents, Josephy and Mattie Lasley; two brothers, Gordon and Delbert
Lasley; and a granddaughter, Velinda Hart Clemons.
Delsie is survived by her husband, Carl Axton of Hodgenville; five
sons, Thomas (Patricia) Hart, Leon Hart, Ralph (Carolyn) Hart, Perry (Cindy)
Hart, all of Eastview, and Joseph (Brenda) Hart of Pasadena, Texas; a daughter,
MaryAnn (Marvin) Hardesty of Hodgenville; two stepsons, Raymond (Denise) Axton
of Stockton, Calif., and Richard (Diane) Axton of Woodland, Calif.; one
stepdaughter, LaVelle Frieiderich of Granbury, Texas; three brothers, Dale
Lasley and Roy (Jane) Lasley of Brandenburg, and Elbert (Charlene) Lasley of
Louisville; and six sisters, Pearl
Eagle, Laverne Pyles and Mary Rose (Jim) Canady, of Brandenburg, Corene (Bob)
Fowler of Munfordville, Doris Lawrence of Corydon, Ill., and Barbara Blankenship of Elmore, Ala.; 12 grandchildren; 18
great-grandchildren; as well as numerous step-grandchildren,
step-great-grandchildren and four great-great grandchildren.
The funeral is 1 p.m. Monday, April 15, 2013, at Rust-Wright
Funeral Home, 612 N. Lincoln Blvd., Hodgenville.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Laurel
2013, Laurel Co., KY, Obituary
The Sentinel Echo, (London, KY) - October 24, 2013
James Clyde Ells, 62, passed away Friday, Oct. 18, 2013. He was
born Oct. 24, 1950 in LaGrange, Ky., the son of the late Clyde James and Lilly Mae Blankenship Ells.
He was affiliated with First Baptist Church in London. He was
united in marriage to Donna Jean Clay who survives. He is also survived by six
children, Crystal, Rebecca, Bobby Joe and James Ells Jr., all of London, Jamie
Fuson of Corbin, and Deborah Ells of Hyden, Ky.; three sisters, Patricia
Scamhorn and Mary Jo Logsdon, both of Louisville, Ky., and Margaret Harvey of
Simpsonville, Ky.; and two grandchildren, plus a host of other relatives and
friends to mourn his passing.
Besides his parents he was preceded in death by two sisters, Sherry
Gilliam and Bonnie Crawford; and three brothers, Ernest, Larry and Billy Ells.
Funeral service was held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 22 in the chapel
of Bowling Funeral Home with Terry Lester officiating. Burial followed in the
Swiss Colony Cemetery, Laurel County.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2013, London, Laurel Co., KY, Funeral
Published in Lexington Herald-Leader on March
24, 2013
Earl Blankenship,
85, died Sat.
Service Tue, 1pm at Bowling Funeral Home.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2013, London, Laurel Co., KY, Obituary
http://www.sentinel-echo.com/obituaries/x620887107/Earl-Blankenship
Earl Blankenship
departed this life at his residence on Saturday, March 23, 2013, being 85 years
and one month of age. He was born on February 23, 1928, in Laurel County, Ky.,
the son of the late Willie and Lula Lloyd Blankenship.
He was a farmer, a retired American Greeting Card Company employee
and a member of Circle of Faith Holiness Church. He was united in marriage to Ollie Waddle Blankenship, who survives, of London.
In addition to his parents, he is also preceded in death by his brother, Clarence Blankenship; his sister, Belvis Karr; a daughter-in-law,
Juiwana Blankenship; two grandsons,
Lucas Blankenship and Ricky Gilbert; and a granddaughter-in-law, Karen Blankenship.
He is survived by his wife; four children, Wilma (Sterling) Gilbert of Edmonton, Clyde (Sandra) Blankenship, Charles (Vickie) Blankenship, all of London, and Jimmy (Marie) Blankenship of Paris; one brother,
Virgil (Janie May) Blankenship
of London; six sisters, Mary Overbey, Betty Mays, Imogene (Big John)
Bowling, both of London, Pauline (Wayne) Parker, Ruby (Don) Allen, both of Hamilton, Ohio, and Grace (Roy) Edwards, of Indianapolis, Ind.; his uncle, Herman
Blankenship of Indianapolis,
Ind.; 11 grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren, plus a host of other friends
and relatives to mourn his passing.
Funeral Services were held at 1 p.m. Tuesday, March 26 in the
Bowling Funeral Home Chapel with Sammy Trosper, Don King and Claude Gilbert
officiating. Burial followed at the McDaniel Cemetery in London. Pallbearers were Butch Blankenship, Brian Gilbert, Doug Blankenship, Eugene Blankenship,
Randy Simmons, Nathan York, and Matthew Blankenship.
Honorary Pallbearers were John Hall, Roger Hammack, Justin Hall, Danny Hall,
Josh Hall and Cecil Blankenship.
+2013, London, Laurel Co., KY, Obituary
The Sentinel Echo, (London, KY) - April 3, 2013
Big John Bowling, 72, departed this life at Saint Joseph London on
Sunday, March 31, 2013. He was born on September 17, 1940, in Laurel County,
Ky., the son of the late Sim and Nellie Barnett Bowling.
He served as Laurel County Jailer from January 1978 to September
1988. He was recognized for having the best jail in Kentucky and was named
Jailer of the Year in 1978 and 1979. He was a member of the McKee Lodge #144 F.
& A.M. and Circle of Faith Holiness Church.
In addition to his parents, he is also preceded in death by four
sisters, Vernice Tankersley Watson, Mary Hodges Horne, Betty Williams and Marie
Hicks; and one brother, Paul Bowling. He was united in marriage to Imogene Blankenship Bowling, who survives of London.
He is also survived by five children, Toni Mancini, Barbara (Mark)
Wells, Joyce (Gary) Parker, Gerald (Angie) Gregory, and Tammy Jo (fiancé Tony
Fox)Bowling, all of London; 10 grandchildren, Brandi Larkey James, Hollie Dee
Ancharoff, Kayley Steuber, Christis Garland, Kendell Faye Curry, Joseph and
Caitlyn Gregory, Ashley and Jeremy Parker and Shanda Wooten; nine great-grandchildren,
Solomon and Lily James, Mason Garland, Karma Curry, Josiah Howard, Elias and
Augustus Boggs, Rian Parker and Isabel Wooten; plus a host of other friends and
relatives to mourn his passing.
Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m., today Wednesday, April 3
in the Bowling Funeral Home Chapel with Gary Parker and Sammy Trosper
officiating. Burial will follow in the McDaniel Cemetery, London. Pallbearers
are Eric Ancharoff, Evan Steuber, Paul Eugene Bowling, Eric Bowling, Chad
Curry, Kenny Hicks and Brad Wagers. Masonic Services were also held at 6 p.m.
Tuesday.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2013, London, Laurel Co., KY, Obituary
http://www.bowlingfuneralhome.com/
Ollie Blankenship,
83, of London, passed away Tuesday, May 7, 2013, at her residence. She was born
on April 30, 1930, in Letcher County, Kentucky, the daughter of the late
Charlie and Sarah Catharine Richmond Waddell. She was united in marriage to Earl Blankenship, who preceded her in death.
She is survived by four children:
Wilma Gilbert and husband, Sterling, of
Edmonton, Clyde Blankenship and wife, Sandra, Charles Blankenship and wife, Vickie, both of London, and Jimmy Blankenship and wife, Marie, of Paris, one brother:
Richard Waddell of London, eleven grandchildren, twelve great-grandchildren,
plus a host of other friends and relatives to mourn her passing.
In addition to her parents and husband, she is also preceded in
death by nine siblings: Archie Allen Waddell, Leatha Reiley, Arbie Waddell,
Arlie Waddell, Ida Plastor, Viola Dow, Alta Dalton, Margie Handley and Piones
Waddell, a daughter-in-law: Juiwana Blankenship, two grandsons:
Lucas Blankenship and Ricky Gilbert, and a granddaughter-in-law: Karen Blankenship. She was a homemaker, a former school bus
driver and member of Circle of Faith Holiness Church.
Funeral services will be conducted at 1:00 PM Friday in the Bowling
Funeral Home Chapel with Sammy Trosper, Don King and Claude Gilbert
officiating. Burial will follow in the McDaniel Cemetery at London. Pallbearers: Butch Blankenship, Brian Gilbert, Doug Blankenship, Eugene Blankenship,
Randy Simmons, Nathan York, and Matthew Blankenship.
Honorary Pallbearers: John Hall, Roger Hammack, Justin Hall, Danny Hall, Josh
Hall and Cecil Blankenship.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2013, London, Laurel Co., KY, Obituary
The Sentinel Echo, (London, KY) - September 24, 2013
Nannie Bell Roark, 76, of London, Ky., widow of Rufus Roark, passed
away Saturday, Sept. 14, 2013 at her residence.
She leaves behind seven children,
Judy Evans, Kathy Walker, Shellie Napier, Ricky Roark, Ronnie Roark, Beverly Blankenship, Michael Roark,
all of London, Ky.; four sisters, Betty Roark, Anna Lee Smith, Pauline Taylor,
Flo Pearl Bowling; one brother, James Overbey; eight grandchildren and four
great-grandchildren. She is also survived by a host of other relatives and
friends to mourn her passing.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Rufus Roark; and parents,
Jerry and Nannie Overbey.
Funeral services were conducted on Tuesday, Sept. 17, 2013 at 1
p.m. in the chapel of House-Rawlings Funeral Home with Verell Root officiating.
Burial followed at the Lickliter Cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2015, London, Laurel
Co., KY, Obituary
The Sentinel Echo, (London, KY) - November 11, 2015
Beatrice Owens Bales, 95, of Keavy Road, London, Ky., passed away
Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2015, at Laurel Heights Home for the Elderly. Born in Elk
Valley, Tenn., Jan. 1, 1920, she was the daughter of the late John and Louisa Blankenship Owens.
She was a homemaker and member of Church of God in Jesus Name.
She is survived by two sons, Harold Bales and wife Carolyn and
Richard Bales and wife Laura, both of London., She is also survived by six
grandchildren, Stephen Bales, Donna Baldwin, Mike Bales, Cindy Rader, Andy
Bales, and Joshua Bales; seven great-grandchildren; Rachel Doughty, Cole Bales,
Kaleb Bales, Clay Bales, Cash Bales, and Cassidy Bales, and Jessica Baldwin
Driver, and by a daughter-in-law, Gail Bales.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Ronald
Bales; a son, Ronnie Bales; and her siblings, Ellie Broyles, Ailene Fain, Rose
Terrell, George Owens, Lolen Owens, and Ulas Owens.
Funeral service will be conducted at 1 p.m. Friday, Nov. 6, in
London Funeral Home Chapel with Brother Larry Paul Roark and Brother Rob Hale
officiating. Burial will follow at Locust Grove Cemetery. Pallbearers will be
Stephen Bales, Mike Bales, Andy Bales, Joshua Bales, Paul Rader, and Glen
Baldwin.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
1920 Census, Elk Valley, Campbell Co., TN,
Owens, John 38, M, TN, Head,
Owens, Louisa 37, F, TN, Wife,
Owens, Ella 16, F, TN, Dau,
Owens, Lolon 13, F, TN, Dau,
Owens, Georgia 10, M, TN, Son,
Owens, Lena 03, M, TN, Son,
Owens, Rosetta 00, F, TN, Dau,
https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MNG7-Y35
Lawrence
+2015, Louisa, Lawrence
Co., KY, Obituary
http://wilsonfuneralhomeky.com/tribute/details/432/Juanita_Blankenship/obituary.html#tribute-start
Juanita Queen Blankenship 86 of Louisa, KY went to be with the Lord on Sunday December 20,
2015 at her home following a brief illness. She was born December 6, 1929 at
Portsmouth, Ohio the daughter of the late Joseph Frank and Neva Hall Meek.
Juanita was a retired Beef and Dairy Farmer.
In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by husbands Ray Queen and John T. Blankenship; two brothers Billy Joe Meek and Clarence
Meek; and a sister Lillian Short. Juanita was a member of the Willard
Missionary Baptist Church, Eastern Star, Rebekah's, DAR, and the Lawrence
County Democrat Woman's Club.
Survivors include two daughters Ruth Ann Fordham and husband Larry
of Lenoir City, TN and Karla Wells and husband Gary of Louisa, KY; two
grandchildren Crystal Constant and husband Levi and Reva Traugott; two great
grandchildren Kendall Constant and Knox Constant; three sisters Jewell Dixon of
Florida, Martha Walters of Catlettsburg, KY and Bobbie Meek of Louisa, KY; a
brother Frank Meek also of Louisa, KY.
Funeral services will be held on Wednesday Dec. 23rd at 11:00 am at
the Wilson Funeral Home with Bro. Ronnie Graves officiating. Burial will follow
in the Queen Cemetery at Glenwood, KY.
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Lewis
2013, Garrison, Lewis Co., KY, Obituary
Journal-Times (Grayson-Olive Hill, KY) - March 29, 2013
Mrs. Lena Olive Frazier Maggard Clark, 95, of Garrison, formerly of
Olive Hill, passed away Friday morning, March 29, 2013, in King's Daughters
Medical Center in Ashland [Boyd
Co., KY]. She was born
Oct. 20, 1917, in Carter County, a daughter of the late Earl and Grace Evans
Frazier.
Lena was a member of the Bivens Chapel Christian Holiness Church
for 21 years and was a Sunday school teacher. She worked at the sewing factory
in Olive Hill for over 20 years.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her first
husband of 51 years, John W. Maggard; her second husband of 11 years, Roy
Clark; one grandson, Mike Edward Blankenship; and one sister, Naomi Kiser.
Lena is survived by one son and daughter-in-law, Ermal Wilson and
Linda Maggard of Olive Hill; one daughter,
Audrey Mae Blankenship of Miami, Fla.; four stepchildren and
their spouses, Wilma and Roger Erwin of Garrison, Christine and Dale Arnold of
Garrison, Dwight and Ann Clark of Morehead and Wayne and Joan Clark of
Garrison; three grandchildren, Terry
Lynn Maggard of Olive Hill, Atonya Kay Nutter of Vass, N.C., and Mark Blankenship of Olive Hill; six great grandchildren;
and seven great great grandchildren. She also leaves many other family members,
church family, neighbors and friends who will sadly miss her.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Sunday, March 31, 2013, at Globe
Funeral Chapel in Olive Hill with Brother Clyde Holbrook, Brother Ed Porter and
Sister Wilma Erwin officiating. Burial will follow in the Oakland Cemetery in
Olive Hill. Mark Blankenship, Chris Binion, Matthew Blankenship, Roger Erwin, John Lloyd Erwin and Brad
Kiser will serve as pallbearers.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2014, Garrison, Lewis Co., KY, Obituary
http://www.gaydosfh.com/obits/obituary.php?id=622789
Jason Lee Blankenship, Age 39, of Garrison, Kentucky passed away Tuesday September 30,
2014 at his home. Jason was born in Portsmouth, Ohio May 1, 1975 to Bruce A. Blankenship of Vanceburg, Ky. And
Sarah H. Thomas Logan of Garrison, Ky.
Jason worked as a construction worker, he
also did logging and farming, in the surrounding area. Jason was of the
Christian Faith.
Surviving beside his parents is his wife, Ashley
Caudill Blankenship of
Garrison, Ky. One daughter,
Charlene Beth Blankenship at home. One son, Jason Lee Blankenship Jr. at home. Five
brothers, William Henry (Daphne) Blankenship of Cattletsburg, Ky., Zachary Blankenship
of Cattletsburg, Ky., Nicholas (Joann) Mullins of Vanceburg, Ky., Joseph Blankenship of Boyd County, Ky., and Michael Thomas of
Greenup, Ky. 2nd mother, Emma
Blankenship of Vanceburg, Ky.
Paternal grandparent, Wilma (Polly) Blankenship of Camp
Dix, Ky. Maternal grandparent, Ruby Thomas of Greenup, Ky.
Funeral services will be Friday at 1:00 p.m. At
the Gaydos Funeral Home with burial to follow at the Blankenship
cemetery Camp Dix, Ky.
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Bruce A Blankenship - 10Jun1952 -
Vanceburg, KY: https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/QJJ1-LPFW
2013, Vanceburg,
Lewis Co., KY, Obituary
The Ledger Independent, (Maysville, KY) - May 19, 2013
Rev. Harold L. Killen, age 65, of Vanceburg, passed away Friday,
May 17, 2013, at 7:50 p.m., at the Ohio State University Hospital, Columbus, Ohio, after a brief illness.
Mr. Killen was born July 15, 1947, in Lewis County, to the late Omer and Violet
McClurg Killen. He was a farmer, retired from Northern Contours, and beloved
pastor of Hilltop Tabernacle Church where his sheep were his family.
Surviving is his wife of 42 years whom he married July 1, 1970,
Pauline Kielman Killen; one daughter,
Teresa Killen Blankenship and her husband, Danny of Vanceburg; two grandchildren, Josef and Sierra Blankenship ; two sisters, Wanda and Marty Strong of Garrison, and
Clara Killen Cropper McGlone of Vanceburg; three brothers, Jim and Karen Killen
of Garrison, Thomas and Judy Killen of Vanceburg, and Earl Killen of
Tollesboro; and the special boys whom he claimed as his grandchildren, Merlyn
and Solomon Falcone. Also several nieces and nephews who will mourn his passing.
Services will be Tuesday at 1 p.m., at the Gaydos Funeral Home with
Sister Wilma Erwin and Brother Homer Nolen officiating.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2014, Vanceburg, Lewis Co., KY, Obituary
The Daily Independent, (Ashland, KY) - January 24, 2014
Denny Ray Stone, 79, of Vanceburg, died Thursday. He was born May
23, 1934, in Lewis County.
He is survived by his wife, Virgie Evans Stone.
The funeral will be at 1 p.m. Monday at Dickerson Funeral Home in
Vanceburg. Burial will be in Blankenship
Cemetery in Camp Dix.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2015, Vanceburg, Lewis Co., KY, Obituary
The Daily Independent, (Ashland, KY) Date: January 31, 2015
Robert Ray Oliver, 70, of Vanceburg, passed away Thursday, Jan. 29,
2015, in South Shore Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. The Lawrence County,
Ohio, native was born Sept. 12, 1944, a son of Lucille Cade Baer of Portsmouth,
Ohio, and the late Charles Oliver.
He was also preceded in death by his wife, Ruth Ann White Oliver,
who passed away April 9, 2003. He was also preceded in death by a brother,
Charles L. Oliver; and a sister, Judy K. Oliver.
Mr. Oliver was a graduate of Boyd County High School and a former
employee for Patton Lumber in Ashland. He was a U.S. Army veteran serving from
1962 through 1964 and was of the Baptist faith.
In addition to his mother, he is survived by two sons, Charles K.
Oliver and Robert Oliver Jr., both of Catlettsburg; a daughter, Teresa A.
Oliver of Catlettsburg; a stepdaughter, Rosanna Clark of Catlettsburg; a
sister, Betty M. Carver of Lexington; six grandchildren,
Charles Oliver Jr. of Catlettsburg, Chase Pelfrey of Ashland, J.D. Dickess of
Ashland, Timmy Marshall, Tiffany Marshall and Amy Blankenship, all of Catlettsburg; and many loving nieces, nephews, extended
family members and special friends.
The funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 3, 2015, at
Phillips Funeral Home in Ironton, Ohio, with the Rev. James Larter officiating.
Burial will be in Woodland Cemetery in Ironton with military graveside rites by
VFW Post 8850.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Lincoln
2014, Crab Orchard, Lincoln Co., KY, Obituary
The Advocate-Messenger, (Danville, KY) - July 28, 2014
Donna Sue Harness Burdine, 70, of Crab Orchard, passed away
Saturday, July 26, 2014, at the University of Kentucky Chandler Medical Center,
[Lexington, Fayette Co., KY]. She was the wife of George Burdine whom
she married October 21, 1961. Born June 12, 1944, in Lincoln County, she was
the daughter of the late John Milton and Margie Denney Harness. She was a
faithful member of the New Hope First Church of God and was a retired nurse
from the Rockcastle Regional Hospital.
Survivors Include her husband, George W. Burdine; a daughter, Susan
Elaine Burdine and her special friend, Stacey Irvin; a sister, Betty and husband
Charlie Blankenship of Germantown, Ohio; two brothers, Dr. J.
Harold and wife Virginia Harness, and John Harness, both of Crab Orchard; three
grandchildren, Kendra and husband Brandon Sanders, William and wife Jessica
Burdine, and Elizabeth Burdine; grandchildren at heart, Nikki and Jay Stidham;
and four great-grandchildren, Braydon, Christian, Kaitlyn and Erica.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a son,
Shannon George Burdine; a sister, Debbie Harness Brown and an infant brother,
Gary Harness.
The funeral is 11 a.m. Tuesday, July 29, 2014, at McKnight Funeral
Home Chapel, with Bro. Robert Rice officiating. Burial is in Ottawa Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be David Harness, Ray Dishon, Kevin Brown, William Burdine,
Brandon Sanders and Stacey Irvin.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2014, Crab Orchard, Lincoln Co., KY, Obituary
The Advocate-Messenger, (Danville, KY) Date: August 31, 2014
Ann Elizabeth Shaw Calloway, 98, of Crab Orchard, passed away
peacefully Friday, Aug. 29, at Christian Care Center in Lancaster. Ann was born
in Crab Orchard on Feb. 29, 1916. She was a daughter of the late James Samuel
and Mary Eliza Wyler Shaw.
She was the widow of Melvin Arthur Calloway, who preceded her in
death on March 25, 1961. Ann was the oldest member of Crab Orchard Baptist
Church and was a former primary Sunday school teacher. She was a Kentucky
Colonel, and she was very passionate in caring for others.
Ann is survived by daughter Betty and her husband, Jack McCall, of
Hustonville; daughter Mary Rose and her husband, Charles Brummett, of Crab
Orchard; son James Calloway and his wife, Rosalie, of Georgetown; five
grandchildren, Jan Rose (Joey) Blair, Julie Ann (Douglas) Wilson, Jack Lewis
(Carrie) McCall Jr., Carman Nicole Wagner and James (Nickki) Corey Calloway;
and eight great-grandchildren, Jessica, Jamison, Joshua, Jack, Evan, Cailey
Ann, Colton and Chase.
In addition to her parents, Ann was preceded in death by her
brothers, Fred and James Shaw; and her sisters,
Mary Eliza Blankenship, Ruth Price, Emma James and Rosella James.
Funeral services are 11 a.m. Monday, Sept. 1, 2014, at Crab Orchard
Baptist Church with Bro. Isaiah Super and Bro. Caywood Morris officiating.
Burial is in Crab Orchard Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Eddie Smith, Dennis
Clausen, Bill Dyehouse, Danny Godby, David Smith and Jerry Sparks. Honorary
pallbearers are Earl Shaw, Paul "Chub" Playforth, Jimmy Wardlow,
Charles Godbey, Ernest Hopkins, Danny Elder, Jeff Thompson and Billy Ray
Severance.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2015, Crab Orchard, Lincoln Co., KY, Obituary
Billy Shaw Blankenship, 75, of Crab Orchard, KY passed away Saturday, October 31, 2015,
at Ephraim McDowell Regional Medical Center in Danville, [Boyle Co.,] KY. He was born January 3, 1940, to the
late W. T. and Mary Shaw Blankenship.
He was a graduate of Crab Orchard High School and received a BS and
Masters Degree from Eastern KY University. Advanced graduate work was completed
at Florida State University and Suffolk University in Boston, Massachusetts.
Billy taught at Murray State University where he was the first Director of the
Center of Environmental Education. The Murray State Center became a nationally
recognized model in this field. He also taught many years at Lincoln County
High School and coached winning tennis teams there. After retiring he taught at
Somerset Community College. He was the Lincoln County Soil District 2013 Master
Conservationist and a proud U.S. Army Veteran.
Survivors include his wife, Susan, Two sons- David
Blankenship of Crab Orchard
and Brian Joyner of Rock Hill, SC, one brother,
Tom Blankenship of Crab Orchard, KY, four
grandchildren, Will, Hayden, Elaine and Anna Joyner of Rock Hill, SC
A graveside service will be at 1:30pm, Tuesday, November 3, 2015,
at Buffalo Springs Cemetery. Reverend Jay Mumper will officiate
the service. Casket bearers will be Orville Whitaker, Harry Helton, Chris
Helton, Junior Stevens, Terrill Lane, Tommy Owens, Charles Brummett and Ronnie
Caudill. Honorary bearers will be the Lincoln County Cattlemen's Association.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2014, Waynesburg, Lincoln Co., KY, Obituary
The Advocate-Messenger, (Danville, KY) Date: November 7, 2014
Norman Cartee, 78, of Waynesburg, Kentucky, died Wednesday, Nov. 5,
2014. He was the husband of Doris
Blankenship Cartee, whom he
married July 3, 1982. Born June 16, 1936, in Fort Dodge, Iowa, he was the son
of the late Julia Garrett Connor and Charles Cartee.
He was a member of Ephesus Baptist Church. He was a veteran of the
U.S. Marine Corps and a retired welder for Bailey Machinery Movers. He loved
the outdoors and really enjoyed trapping.
Survivors include his wife, Doris Cartee; a daughter, Sandra Denese
Cartee Smith; two grandchildren, Ana Elizabeth Smith and Gregory Scott Smith;
two stepdaughters, Tammy Ogle and Diane Kraft; six step grandchildren; four
step great-grandchildren; a nephew, Roddy Cartee; and a host of wonderful
family members in Fort Dodge, Iowa.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by three
brothers, Mickey, Sherwood and Bernard Cartee; and a sister, Opal Shyrer.
Services will be 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 8,
at McKnight Funeral Home Chapel officiated by Bro. Chester Cornett and Bro.
Steven Hoeck. Burial will be in Ephesus Baptist Church Cemetery. Pallbearers
will be Greg Smith, Cody Kraft, Roddy Cartee, Rick Pelissier and Michael and
Daniel Garwood. Honorary pallbearers will be David Taylor, Mike Miracle and the
brethren at Ephesus Baptist Church.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Logan
2013, Russellville, Logan Co., KY, Obituary
News-Democrat & Leader (Russellville, KY) - November 18, 2013
Betty Jean Woodall Bryan, 81, of Russellville, passed away
Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2013, at her home. She was born Dec. 10, 1931, in Quality,
a daughter of the late William O'Bradley and Susie Chapman Woodall.
She was preceded in death by her brothers, Logan B. and Leonard C.
Woodall; her sisters, Nina Sue Woodall Ashby and Erdine Ruth Woodall; her
daughter, Donna Sue Bryan, and her granddaughter, Tiara Lynette Kirkland.
Mrs. Bryan attended Plainview General Baptist Church and worked with
Red Kap Manufacturing for 15 years as a seamstress.
Funeral services were held Saturday, Nov. 16 at 1 p.m. in the Young
Funeral Home Russellville Chapel with Brother Arno Kranz and Brother Benton
Davenport officiating, Burial followed in the Maple Grove Cemetery. Pallbearers
were Gary Kirkland, Chuck Shelton, Will Landavere, Joe Cox, Brian Russell, Gene
Bagby and Charles Shelton.
She is survived by her husband, Richard Earl Bryan; her daughters, Judy Blankenship Kirkland and Shirley Joy Blankenship Shelton and Charles, both of Russellville; her brother, William H. Woodall
of Bowling Green; six grandchildren; four great-grandchildren, and several
nieces and nephews.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2015, Russellville, Logan Co., KY, Obituary
http://www.youngfuneralhomes.net/fh/obituaries/obituary.cfm?o_id=3030002&fh_id=12983
Zonia Franklin Blankenship age 92 of Russellville, Kentucky passed away Friday April 10, 2015
in the Hospice House of Southern Kentucky. She was born in Macon County,
Tennessee to the late Sam P. and Flora King Franklin.
She was preceded in death by her husband Henry
Blankenship and Son Charles Blankenship.
She was a member of the Northside Church of Christ and a Floral
Designer with the Blossom Shop and is survived by her: Son-Bob Blankenship (Dianne) of Hoschton, Georgia, Daughter-Sharon
Miller of Franklin, Kentucky, Daughter-In-Law
Cindy Blankenship of Orange City, Florida, 2 Grandchildren
Kaye Ladd and Chip Lape and 1 Great Grandchild Seth Ladd.
Funeral Services will be conducted Tuesday April 14, 2015 at 1:00
P.M. in the Young Funeral Home Russellville Chapel with Keith Burnett and Chris
Kramer officiating and burial to follow in the Maple Grove Cemetery.
Pallbearers- Seth Ladd, Steve Ladd, Cody Miller, Danny Ladd, David Gregory and
Donnie White
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Madison
+2013, Berea, Madison Co., KY, Obituary
The Richmond Register, (KY) - November 5, 2013
Carlis Richards, age 79, husband of Shirley Richards, died
Saturday, Nov. 2, 2013, at the St. Joseph Hospital in Lexington. Carlis was a retired safety and security director for
St. Joseph Hospital in Joliet, Illinois, and was a U.S. Army veteran. He was
born in Louisville, Ky., to the late Charlie Calvin and Lida Pearl Melson
Richards.
Carlis is survived by: his wife, Shirley Richards, and their children, Louise (Gary) Blankenship and
Carlis Richards; siblings, Paul Charles "Tommy" Richards, George
"Eddie" Richards, Joyce Carol Owens, Connie Lumpkin and Diane Smith; grandchildren, Andrea Viano, Stacey
Purcell, Ronnie Blankenship , Nicole Blankenship and Hannah Richards; great-grandchildren,
Abby, John and Ainsley Viano, Luke and Austin Purcell, and Paige Blankenship.
Carlis was preceded in death by siblings, Joyce Ann Richards,
Stanley Richards, Linda Gayle Richards and Mable Richards.
Funeral services will be conducted 7 p.m. Tuesday Nov. 5, 2013, at
Lakes Funeral Home.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2014, Berea, Madison Co., KY, Obituary
The Richmond Register, (KY) Date: November 28, 2014
William Calvin Murray, 79, of Dreyfus Road, Berea, passed away
Thursday, November 27, 2014. He was born January 9, 1935, on Blackey's Branch
in Clay County, Kentucky, the son of the late Robert and Amanda Wilson Murray.
Mr. Murray was a retired senior product technologist for the Kroger
Co. After retirement, he worked as quality assurance manager for the Griffin
Pie Co. in London, Ky., (now Little Debbie). He had a passion for farming and
was particularly proud of his herd of registered Black Angus beef cattle. He
was a member of the Mt. Healthy Church of God, Mt. Healthy, Ohio. He had served
as a volunteer for the Cincinnati Boys Club, was active in the Central Turners
Youth Sports Association and was a member of the Hilltop Athletic Club, where
he served in many capacities. He was an avid hunter and fisherman who greatly
enjoyed the outdoors. His grandchildren knew him as "the best Grandpa
ever."
Survivors include: his wife, Wanda Fay Lawson Murray; two sons,
William Edward Murray (Cynthia) of Cincinnati, Ohio, and Mitchell L. Murray
(Linda) of Berea; two daughters, Wanda Jane Murray of Cincinnati, Ohio, and
Lisa Lynn Murray of Georgetown; three sisters, Vida Jane Thompson, Bobbie
Caldwell and Georgie Deaton; grandchildren,
Laura Murray, Amanda Murray and Jenna Murray of Ross, Ohio, Jeren Mccluskey of
Murfreesboro, Tenn., Leanna Hunter of St. Augustine, Fla., and Jeremiah Blankenship of Middletown, Ohio; great-grandchildren,
Tyler Murray Ray of Lancaster, Madison McCluskey and Alexis McCluskey of
Murfreesboro, Tenn., Michael Loyd Hunter of St. Augustine, Fla., Shayla Blankenship, Alishia Blankenship
and Kylie Blankenship of Middletown, Ohio.
Funeral services will be conducted 1 p.m. Monday, Dec. 1, 2014, at
the Combs, Parsons & Collins Funeral Home with Rev. Winston Lawson and Rev.
Rick Witt officiating. Burial will follow in the Madison Memorial Gardens.
Pallbearers will be Bill Thompson, David Thompson, Doug Lawson, Jeff Abrams,
Paul Bertotto and Danny French.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2015, Berea, Madison Co., KY, Obituary
The Richmond Register, (KY) Date: April 15, 2015
On April 13, 2015, at the age of 92, Elizabeth
"B.B."
Billings went home to be with her Lord and Savior following a short illness.
She was born in College Hill, Ky., a daughter of the late Sudie Lee and William
Franklin Skinner.
She was preceded in death by: her husband, John Thomas Billings;
brothers Butler, Alby, Ernest, William, Jesse, Elmer, Charles, Russell; and
sisters Ruby, Velma and Blanche; and a great-grandson, J. C. Billings.
She was a graduate of Eastern Kentucky University and received her
master's degree and Rank I from Morehead State University. Upon graduation from
EKU, she made her home in Ashland for 62 years. After 33 years of service in
the Ashland Public School System, she retired in 1988. B.B. continued to serve
on numerous committees and organizations, not just in Ashland but throughout
the state. She was a faithful servant at First United Methodist Church. She
loved to be around people and enjoyed the time she spent as a tour guide
traveling around the U.S. In 2006, she moved back to Richmond and then to The
Terrace in Berea. You were always greeted with a hug and smile from
"B.B."
Surviving are: two sons, John Franklin (Kim) Billings, David
Skinner (Andy) Billings; eight grandchildren,
Nathan (Sally) Billings, Abigail Billings, Joshua (Karen) Billings, Kristin (Mike) Blankenship ,
Keagan Billings, Hannah (Mitchell) King, Sarah (Chris) Hogg, Brent Billings;
eight great-grandchildren, Max and
Ellie Billings, Jackson and Kendell Billings, Hayden, Carter and Kate
Blankenship, and Savannah
King; two sisters, Virginia Turner, Leta Rice; a sister-in-law, Jean Skinner;
and many nieces and nephews.
A memorial service will be conducted at Lakes Funeral Home, 203 N.
Dogwood Dr., Berea, Ky., 7 p.m. Thursday, April 16, by Rev. Charles Bertrand.
Friends may call beginning at 5 p.m. until the service begins. A
second visitation will take place at Steen's Funeral Home, 1501 Central Ave.,
Ashland, Ky., from noon to 2 p.m. Friday, April 17, with burial to follow in
the Ashland Cemetery. Pallbearers
will be Nathan Billings, Josh Billings, Mike Blankenship,
Brent Billings, Mitchell King and Chris Hogg.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2015, Richmond, Madison
Co., KY Obituary
The Richmond Register, (KY) Date: March 9, 2015
Mary Frances Hughes, 87, of Lancaster Avenue, passed away Thursday,
March 5, 2015, at the Compassionate Care Center in Richmond. Frances was born
February 16, 1929, in Estill County to the late James Isaac and Cleatie Blankenship Hughes.
She began her career as a secretary/bookkeeper for Peasley Gaulbert
in Louisville and later for the Moberly Insurance Company in Richmond. She
worked for many years and retired from the James R. Leake & Son
Construction Company of Richmond. She was a longtime member of the First
Baptist Church on the Eastern Bypass.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by three
half-brothers and a half-sister.
She is survived locally by her cousins: J. T. Sowders, Waunita
Sowders Kearney and Barbara Sowders. Two other cousins and several nephews
survive in other areas along with a number of friends.
Funeral services will be conducted 11 a.m. Wednesday, March 11,
2015, at the Combs, Parsons & Collins Funeral Home. The
Rev. Bill Fort and the Rev. Paul Sowders officiating. Burial will follow
in the Richmond Cemetery. Pallbearers
will be Jim Leake, Rudy Leake, Al Patrick, Joe Blankenship,
Ron Hunt and Tom Bratcher. Honorary pallbearers will the members of her Sunday
school class, The Bethany/Gleaners Class of First Baptist Church.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Martin
2015, Lovely, Martin Co., KY, Obituary
Published in Williamson Daily News from Jan.
7 to Jan. 8, 2015
William Harvey "Bud" Marcum, 73, of Lovely, KY, was born
Jan. 15, 1941, and entered the presence of his Savior Mon., Jan. 5, 2015, at
University of Kentucky Medical Center in Lexington, KY.
He was the beloved husband of Ellen Louise Brewer Marcum with whom
he shared 54 wonderful years of marriage. He gave his life to the Lord on
November 30, 2014.
Bud was preceded in death by his parents Harvey and Leona Preece
Marcum, and one sister Cecile (Herman) Salmons.
Bud is survived, in addition to his beloved wife, by four children:
Saundra (Brian) Crum of Sadieville, KY, Derwin Marcum and Brian Marcum (Marsha Blankenship), both of Lovely, and Jill (Shawn)
Stockton of Lincolnton, NC; seven grandchildren: Danielle and Brandon Chapman,
Amy (James) Howell, Natalie and Courtni Stockton, Kayla Marcum and Jessica
Crum, and two great-grandchildren, Jacob and Hailey Howell. He is also survived
by his sisters: Mary Salmons, Edith Chaffin and Wanda McClimans, several nieces
and nephews, and numerous friends.
Services will be conducted at 1 p.m. Fri., Jan. 9, at Hatfield
Funeral Chapel at Toler, KY, with Bro. Terry Harmon and Bro. Buddy Stacy
officiating. Burial will follow in Marcum Memorial Gardens at Lovely with
family and friends serving as pallbearers. Visitation will be from 5-9 p.m.
Thursday evening at the funeral home with special services at 7 p.m. with Rush
Muncy, Lonnie Muncy, and David Stacy speaking.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2013, Martin Co., KY, Obituary
Published in Williamson Daily News from
September 16 to September 17, 2013
Carolyn Runyon, 64, of Martin County, Ky., passed away Sunday,
September 15, 2013, at Pikeville
Medical Center [Pike Co., KY]. Born January 29, 1949, at Hatfield, [Pike
Co.], Ky., she was a
daughter of the late Cecil and Georgeanna Artripp Blevins.
In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by four
brothers Cecil, Darrell, David, and Daniel Blevins; and two sisters Barbara
Harrison and Mary Francis Blevins. She was a homemaker and was of the Baptist
faith.
Survivors include her husband Carroll K. Runyon of Martin County;
one son Carroll K. (Minnie) Runyon Jr. of Martin County; one daughter Lisa
(Ronnie) Blackburn of Hardy, Ky.; two brothers Johnny Blevins of Beauty, Ky.
and George Blevins of Pigeon Roost, Ky.; four sisters Dixie Louise Harrison of Martin County, Ky., Tootsie Jude
of Martin County, Ky., Anna Mae
Blankenship of Hatfield, Ky.,
and Minnie Pearl Harrison of Hatfield, Ky.; five grandchildren, and a host of
nieces, nephews, and friends.
Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday; September 18, 2013,
at 12 p.m., at the Hatfield Funeral Chapel, Toler, Ky., with Rev. Freddie
Runyon officiating. Burial will follow in the Stepp Cemetery at Hatfield, Ky.,
with family and friends serving as pallbearers.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Mason
+2013, Dover, Mason Co., KY, Obituary
Barbara Ann Kabler,
75, resident of Poplar St in Dover died January 5, 2013 at Meadow view Regional
Medical Center. Mrs. Kabler was born in Maysville, August 7, 1937 the daughter
of the late Loren and Edna Fortune Blankenship. She was a member of the Dover Christian Church and had
retired from Wald Mfg. Co as an inspector after 31 years of service.
She is survived by her husband Hollis H. Kabler, three sons Hollis
E. (Sylvia) Kabler of Dover, Mike (Laura) Kabler of Dover, and Tim (Debi)
Kabler of Germantown, three daughters Kim Rankin of Maysville, Patricia (Rick)
Combs of Aberdeen, and Valerie (Lin) Kabler of Isle of White, England, ten
grandchildren, five great grandchildren and one sister Kathy (Denver) Ratliff of Mobile, AL.
She was preceded in death by a granddaughter Segreed Kabler and two
brothers Robert Blankenship and Jerry Blankenship.
Services for Barbara Ann Kabler will be Wednesday, 1 P.M. at the
Knox and Brothers Funeral Home with the Rev. Greg Perkins officiating. Mrs.
Kabler's six grandsons will serve as pallbearers and the honorary pall bearers
will be Jim Poole, David Rankin, and Bill Montgomery. Burial will follow in the
Rosemont Cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2014, Dover, Mason Co., KY, Obituary
The Ledger Independent, (Maysville, KY) Date: September 4, 2014
Hollis Hord Kabler, 81, of Dover, died Wednesday, Sept. 3, 2014, at
his residence.
He was the widower of Barbara Ann Blankenship Kabler who died Jan. 5, 2013.
Mr. Kabler was retired from Wald Manufacturing, a member of the
First Christian Church and was a veteran of the US Army having served during
the Korean Conflict. He was born in Maysville, on Oct. 10, 1932, the son of the
late George Hollis Kabler and Elizabeth DeVaughn Kabler.
Survivors include his daughters, Kim Rankin of Maysville, Patricia
Combs (Rick) of Aberdeen, Ohio, and Valorie Kabler (Lin) of Isle of White,
England; and his sons, Hollis E. Kabler (Sylvia) and Mike Kabler (Laura), both
of Dover, and Tim Kabler (Debi) of Germantown; 10 grandchildren; and nine
great-grandchildren; one brother, Hobert Kabler (Jane) of Maysville; and one
sister, Julia Hartley of Dover.
Besides his wife and parents, he was preceded in death by one
granddaughter, Segreed Kabler; three brothers, Bill Kabler, Frank Kabler and
Freddie Kabler; and three sisters, Ascha Jacobs, Loraine Cheviliar and Georgie
Walker.
Services for Hollis Hord Kabler will be held at the Knox and
Brothers Funeral Home at 2:30 p.m., Sunday, Sept. 7, 2014, with Rev. Greg
Perkins officiating. Burial will follow in the Rosemont Cemetery with military
rites conducted by the Simon Kenton VFW Post 2734. Mr. Kabler's grandsons will
serve as his pallbearers.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2013, Maysville, Mason Co., KY, Obituary
The Ledger Independent, (Maysville, KY) - February 11, 2013
Elijah Monroe King Jr., 42, left this world to be with God Feb. 6,
2013, at Meadowview Regional Medical Center. Elijah was born Oct. 27, 1970, in
Maysville to the late Elijah and Eva Blankenship King.
Survivors include a daughter, Taylor King, and a son, Elijah King
III, and their mother, Edna Jean King; a son, Christopher Jared Kellerman; his
girlfriend of five years, Heide Frank; two sisters, Ellie (Buck) Reed and Eva
Machelle (Donnie) Powell; his only living aunt, Dianne Simms; and several
nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his
grandmother, Grace Kitchen Simms; and a nephew, Douglas Monroe Reed.
Services will be held 7 p.m., Thursday, Feb. 14, 2013, at Brell
& Son Funeral Home.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2013, Maysville, Mason Co., KY, Obituary
http://obits.dignitymemorial.com/dignity-memorial/obituary.aspx?n=Lena-Lashbro
Lena Maude Parker Lashbrooke, 86, of Maysville died Wednesday,
September 11, 2013 at the Maysville Nursing and Rehabilitation Facility. She
was the widow of Roy Lashbrooke. Mrs. Lashbrooke was a member of the Orangeburg
Christian Church and she had retired from Bellsouth. She was born in Lewis
County, Kentucky on April 27, 1927 the daughter of the late Paris E. and
Tressie McCann Parker.
She is survived by her daughter, Mindy Lashbrooke Wise (Reggie) of
North Fort Myers, FL; two sons, Paul Lashbrooke (Emma Jo) of Dixon, KY and Tom
Lashbrooke of Maysville, KY; three grandchildren, Breanna Lashbrooke, Jenny
Lashbrooke Harris and Brian Spence; two great grandchildren, Spencer Harris and
Gracie Harris: son-in-law, Phil Spence (Connie) of Tollesboro, KY; former
daughter-in-law, Rachael Lashbrooke of Muses Mills, KY; sister-in-law Bonnie
Lashbrooke and several nieces and nephews.
Besides her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by her
daughter, Rachael Lashbrooke Spence; four brothers, Harry, Camby, Kenneth and
Percy Parker and four sisters, Helen
McDonald, Eula Bonner, Laoma Parker and Juanita Blankenship
and brother-in-law Tom Lashbrooke.
Funeral services for Lena Lashbrooke will be held at the Orangeburg
Christian Church at 2:00 PM Sunday, September 15, 2013 with Rev. Norman Wasson
officiating. Burial will be in the Maysville Cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2013, Mayslick, Mason Co., KY, Obituary
The Ledger Independent, (Maysville, KY) - April 29, 2013
James C. "Jimmy" Stitt, 68, of the Old Sardis Pike, died
Monday, April 29, 2013, at his home. He was a retired farmer and a member of
the Sardis United Methodist Church. Jimmy was born in Mason County, on May 20,
1944, son of the late Raymond and Marceline Curtis Stitt. He was a Kentucky
Colonel and an avid fisherman.
Survivors include his wife
of 28 years, Betty Jo
Blankenship Stitt; three
children, Keith (Patty) Stitt of May's Lick, Gayle Stitt of Maysville and Sheri
(Tony) Wheary of May's Lick; seven grandchildren, Bradley and Brian Stitt,
Michele and Tia Montgomery, Taylor McVey, Nick Wheary and Byron Parker; three
sisters, Nancy Price of Wedonia, Joyce Crawford of Virginia, and Janie (Brad)
Applegate of Lewisburg; three brothers, Rolly Stitt of Wedonia, Donnie
(Carlotta) Stitt and Jerry (Christine) Stitt of Flemingsburg; several nieces
and nephews; and a special brother-in-law,
Jay Blankenship.
He was preceded in death by his parents; and a nephew, David Stitt.
Services will be conducted at 2 p.m., Wednesday at Sardis United
Methodist Church with Dr. Michael Rice officiating. Burial will follow in the
Shannon Cemetery. Active pallbearers will be Jeff McVey, C.B. Hester, Jeff
Shields, Billy Staggs, Clay Barton and Gary Cracraft. Honorary pallbearers will be Brian and Bradley
Stitt and Jay Blankenship.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
McCracken
2014, Paducah, McCracken Co., KY, Obituary
Published in The Courier-Journal on Aug. 15,
2014
Shirley Blankenship Howell, Miller, 75, died August 13, 2014,
Milner & Orr Funeral Home.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Mercer
+2015, Harrodsburg, Mercer Co., KY, Obituary
Howard Joseph "Joe the Bug Man" Blankenship, 75, Harrodsburg, KY, widower of Joan Wilson Blankenship, died Thursday [January
1, 2015] at the Haggin
Memorial Hospital, Harrodsburg, KY. Born October 26, 1939, in
Scottsville, KY, to the late Aubrey and Lunie Marie (Jones) Blankenship.
He was the Owner and Operator of Blankenship Pest Control. Joe was a member of the Harrodsburg United Methodist Church,
Mercer Masonic Lodge # 777 F&AM, past Patron of Order of the Eastern Star,
and member of the Optimist Club and a Sea Cadet Leader.
Joe is survived by: a daughter:
Melanie (Roger) Mork of Cheyenne, WY and a son: Jeff (Debbie) Blankenship of Harrodsburg, KY, three sisters: Carolyn
(Bruce Hamon) Blankenship, Patsy (Gary) Bailey
and Brenda (Bill) Collins all of Harrodsburg, KY and
one brother: Murrell Blankenship of Lexington, KY, two Grandchildren; Jae
Blankenship and, Alex Mork.
He was preceded in death by a Sister:
Betty Lyles and a Brother: Skiles "Sonny"
Blankenship.
Funeral service will be 11:00 am Tuesday January 6 at Ransdell
Funeral Chapel, Harrodsburg, KY.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2015, Harrodsburg, Mercer Co., KY, Funeral
Published in Lexington Herald-Leader on June
26, 2015 - See more at:
Taylor Nicole Blankenship, 19, daughter of Sharon
Taylor Blankenship.
Services 3pm Fri at Ransdell Chapel. Visit 1pm Fri.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2015, Harrodsburg, Mercer Co., KY, Obituary
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Ransdell-Funeral-Chapel/108369625899803
Taylor Nicole Blankenship, 19,
Harrodsburg, KY, died Wed., June 24, 2015. Born July 5, 1995, in Mercer County,
she was the daughter of the late Charles F. Blankenship and Sharon Taylor
(Donnie Suttles) Blankenship, Harrodsburg.
Other survivors: three sisters, Leisha Perkins, WV,
Megan and Shelby Suttles, OH; three brothers, Drew Blankenship, WV, Cory and
Caleb Suttles, OH; maternal grandmother, Shirley M. Taylor, Harrodsburg; two
aunts, Belinda Houston, IN, and Melanie Taylor, Lexington; special friend, Joy
Landrum, Harrodsburg; several cousins.
Services 3 PM
Fri., June 26th, Ransdell Funeral Chapel by Carl McCray with burial in Spring
Hill Cemetery. Visit. 1 PM Fri.
SSDI: Blankenship,
Charles F., 49, 14Jan1955 - 28Jun2004, Harrodsburg, Mercer, KY,
WV/NC-232-90-6057
Monroe
2015, Tompkinsville, Monroe Co., KY, Obituary
Glasgow Daily Times (KY) Date: August 19, 2015
Harold Phillip Harper, 74, of Tompkinsville, died Wednesday, Aug.
19, 2015, at Monroe County Medical Center. Born Sept. 16, 1940, in Monroe
County, he was a son of the late Ernest and Delphia Spears Harper and husband of Joyce Ann Blankenship Harper.
Funeral services will be 1 p.m. Friday at McMurtrey Funeral Home,
with Brother Jason Page officiating. Burial will follow in Summer Shade
Cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Morgan
+West Liberty, Morgan Co., KY, Blankenship Cemetery
Blankenship, James "Buddy", 11Apr1933,
05Feb2013,
Obituary;
James "Buddy" Blankenship, age 79, of 607 Hickory Road,
West Liberty, Ky., passed away Tuesday at his home after an extended illness
with his family by his side. He was born April 11, 1933, in West Liberty, Ky.,
son of the late George and Artie Cox Blankenship. He was a retired construction worker (pipe layer).
Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by his loving and
devoted wife of thirty-nine years, Evelena Blankenship, also one sister, Faye
Manning and one brother, Bernard Blankenship.
Surviving is his second wife,
Dora Harper Perkins Blankenship of West Liberty, Ky., two daughters, Lisa and Randy Adkins of West Liberty, Ky., Brenda and Gordan Caskey of West Liberty, Ky., three sons, Jeffrey Blankenship of West
Liberty, Ky., Jamey Blankenship and Crystal Whisman of West Liberty, Ky.,
and Dwayne and Hilary Blankenship
of West Liberty, Ky., four sisters, Betty Williams, Florene Blankenship and Dorothy Watkins all of Dayton, OH., Wilma Blankenship
of Miamisburg, OH., two brothers, Bernal Blankenship of Miamisburg, OH., Carl Wayne Blankenship of West Liberty, Ky., thirteen
grandchildren, and a host of great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Friday, February 8, 2013, at
Herald & Stewart & Halsey Chapel, with Rev. Eugene Haney, Rev. Gary
Ferguson and Rev. Gary Fields officiating. Burial in the Blankenship Cemetery, Hickory Road, West Liberty, Ky.
Pallbearers: Mike Caskey, Ronnie Caskey, George Caskey, Billy Caskey, Terry
Adkins, Daniel Watson and Dakota Benton.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2013, West Liberty, Morgan Co., KY, Obituary
Morehead News (KY) - August 15, 2013
Dorothy Casey Justice, 72, of Justice Lane, West Liberty, passed
away Tuesday, Aug. 13, 2013, at the Morgan County Appalachian Regional Hospital
in West Liberty. Born Sept. 3, 1940, in Pike County, Dorothy was the daughter
of the late Troy and Vicie Thorpe Casey.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by three
brothers, Miles Casey, Billy Harold Casey and Charles Edward Casey, and three
sisters, Molly Casey, Darlene Casey and Gladys Casey. Her husband of 55 years,
Willie Justice, whom she wed Dec. 21, 1957, preceded her in death on March 31,
2013.
Dorothy is survived by five daughters, Beverly Butcher and husband
Scott of Ashland, Lois Cook and husband Lowell of West Liberty, Brenda Dotson
and husband Terry of West Liberty, Darlene Stump and husband Don of Winchester
and Apryl Justice of West Liberty; 12 grandchildren,
Alexis and MaCaila Blankenship , Amy and Michael Dotson, Randy Jackson, Brittinee, Skyler
and Tommy Stump, Ellie and Emily Cook and Josie and Joseph Butcher; 9 great
grandchildren, Cali Blythe, Desirae Crowder, Corey Dotson, Takara Brook
Johnson, Landon, Brison and Mya Jackson, Bella Ginter and Carson Hill. Other
survivors include four sisters, Betty Smith of Blackberry, Barbara Kender of
Smith Fork, Virginia Childress of Virginia and Mable Anderson of Meta; three
brothers, Ralph Casey of South Williamson, Shorty Casey of Phelps and Marvin
Casey of Smith Fork; many nieces and nephews; extended family members and
friends.
Dorothy was a loving and precious wife, mother and grandmother, a
devoted homemaker and a dedicated member of Charity Freewill Baptist Church.
Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Friday, Aug. 16, 2013, at the
Charity Freewill Baptist Church, 7075 KY Hwy 519, Morehead, with Pastor Robert
Kidd officiating. Burial will follow in the Justice Cemetery in West Liberty.
Pallbearers will be Lowell Cook, Donald Stump, Scott Butcher, Terry Dotson,
Randy Jackson and Michael Dotson.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2014, West Liberty, Morgan
Co., KY, Obituary
http://www.heraldstewarthalseyfh.com/fh/obituaries/obituary.cfm?o_id=2404898&fh_id=10914
Brother Charles
Raymond Blankenship, age 75,
of Hwy 1162, West Liberty, Ky passed away Wednesday at
his home after an extended illness. He formerly worked as a coal miner. He
accepted the Lord Jesus Christ as his Savior. He was born in Logan, WV, June
18, 1938 to the late Pud & Ethel Canada Blankenship.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Jessie Rose
Harvey Blankenship and two brothers, Bud & Vernal Blankenship.
Surviving is three daughters;
Sandra Blankenship, West Liberty, Ky. Ruby Blankenship, Morehead, Ky. Cynthia Blankenship, Detroit, Michigan. Four sons; Terry Blankenship and Charles
Blankenship of West Liberty,
Ky. Jerry Blankenship of Morehead, Ky. Jackie Blankenship of Detroit, Michigan. Several
grandchildren, Several great-grandchildren, several
great-great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be 1:PM, Saturday,
Feb.8th. at Herald & Stewart & Halsey Chapel
with Bro. Raymond Van Cleave officiating. Burial in the Blankenship Cemetery, West Liberty, Ky. Pallbearers: Relatives.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2014, West Liberty, Morgan
Co., KY, Obituary
Published in Lexington Herald-Leader on Aug.
14, 2014
Randy Dean Adkins, 50, husband of Lisa Blankenship Adkins, passed away Tue.
Funeral 1pm Fri. Visitation 6pm Thu. Herald & Stewart
& Halsey F.H.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Public Records: https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/K5NV-JFS
Lisa Ann Adkins - 18 Aug 1966 - West
Liberty, KY
Relatives: A Adkins, Amanda Adkins, Randy Dean Adkins
+2013, Zag, Morgan
Co., KY, Obituary
Published in Dayton Daily News on September
12, 2013
Carl W. Blankenship,
age 64, of Zag, KY, and formerly of Germantown, OH, died Monday, Sept. 9, 2013,
at St. Claire Regional Medical Center, in Morehead
[Rowan Co., KY],
from lung cancer. Mr. Blankenship was born March 21, 1949, in Zag, Morgan
County, KY, a son of the late Artie and George Blankenship.
He is survived by his beloved wife
of 27 years, Cindy Blankenship; a daughter,
Leona (Joe) Hembree, and a son, Carl Joseph
Blankenship, both of
Germantown, OH; a brother, Bernal (Diane) Blankenship of
Miamisburg,; 4 sisters, Dorothy Watkins of West Carrollton, Betty (Raney)
Williams of Means, KY, Florene Johnson of Fairborn and Wilma Blankenship of Miamisburg; lifelong best friend, Denny
Duncan of Lewisburg; self adopted as a son~nephew,
Jamie (Crystall) Blankenship, following recent passing of his brother,
"Buddy"; also numerous nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by 2 brothers, Bernard Blankenship and James (Buddy) Blankenship; and a sister Faye Manning.
Carl was a retired construction worker, whom worked for Jergens,
Oberer and Pettitjean Companies. He loved working on and restoring automobiles.
He was very talented with his hands and craftsmanship in auto body and painting
of vehicles over the years. Last year he got to enjoy our beautiful farm in
Zag, KY.
Family and friends may call 5-9 p.m., Friday, Sept 13th, at the
Dalton Funeral Home, Corner of State Route 4 & Weaver Rd., Germantown,
where the Funeral Service will be held 11 a.m., Saturday. Burial will be at
Highland Cemetery, Miamisburg.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Muhlenberg
2015, Beech Creek, Muhlenberg Co., KY, Obituary
Owensboro Messenger-Inquirer (KY) Date: September 5, 2015
Cecil Edward Bennett, 84, of Beech Creek died Friday, Sept. 4,
2015, at his home. He was a sawmill worker.
Survivors include daughters
Debra Ann Bennett and Kathy
Lynn Blankenship; brother Tommy Bennett; and sisters Linda Carter, Fredia
Stewart and Sharon Sullivan.
Services: 2 p.m. Sunday at Tucker Funeral Home, Central City.
Burial: Rochester Cemetery. Visitation: After 10 a.m. Sunday.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2014, Central City, Muhlenberg Co., KY, Obituary
http://tuckerfuneralhomes.tributes.com/obituary/show/Billy-Price-Blankenship-100900883
Billy Price Blankenship, 84, of Central City, died Tuesday, March 18, 2014 at 12:35AM at
his home, surrounded by loved ones. Mr. Blankenship was born October 16, 1929
in Muhlenberg County.
He was a conductor with Illinois Central Railroad. He was of the
Baptist faith and a U.S. Army veteran, serving in the Korean War. He enjoyed
fishing, hunting, trap shooting, and his grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his first wife and mother of his children, Mary Catherine McRoy Blankenship; and parents
Kenneth and Faye Blankenship.
Survivors include his wife,
Ann Vincent Blankenship; sons
Doyle Blankenship of Central City, Douglas Earl (Kim) Blankenship of Drakesboro, and Kenneth Alan Blankenship of Central City; daughters
Debra (Jack) Eaton of Central City and Pamela (Daniel) Haynes of Centertown; step-sons Alton (Sherry) Rickard of
Central City and Troy Rickard of Bremen; brothers
James Dale Blankenship of Beaver Dam and Tommy Blankenship of Simpsonville; nine grandchildren;
eleven great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be Thursday, March 20, 2014 at 11:00AM at
Tucker Funeral Home in Central City, with Rev. J.W. Haire officiating, assisted
by Rev. Jewel Martin. Burial in Fairmount Cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2014, Central City, Muhlenberg Co., KY, Obituary
Published in The Courier-Journal on Apr. 6, 2014
Ouida Faye Christerson, "Speedy," 83, died peacefully,
Friday, April 4, 2014 at her home in Central City. Mrs. Christerson was born
August 8, 1930 in Bowling Green, KY. She attended Bowling Green High School and
the Bowling Green Business College. She was a business woman and a member of
the First Baptist Church in Central City.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 56 years, Tom
Christerson; parents, D. M. and Rela Wright; sister, Martine Pace.
Survivors include one son, Ken Christerson of Central City;
daughter, Patti Pryor of Central City; three grandchildren, Josh
Blankenship, Kelly (John)
Binkley, Kenzie Christerson; and three great-grandchildren, Ellen Binkley, Ryan
Binkley and Alexis Kenny.
Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Monday at Tucker Funeral Home in
Central City with Rev. Bob Lowery officiating. Burial will follow in Rose Hill
Cemetery in Central City.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2014, Greenville, Muhlenberg Co., KY, Obituary
Owensboro Messenger-Inquirer (KY) Date: December 5, 2014
Donald Allen Chaney, 70, of Greenville died suddenly at 12:05 a.m.
Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2014, at his home. Don was born Nov. 25, 1944, in Louisville
and was a deacon at First Baptist Church, Greenville. He retired in 2000 from
General Electric after 36 years as a tool and die
machinist and was a member of Local Tool and Die Union. He was a PACS driver
and a member of Hardee's breakfast club that meets every morning.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Onedia Coleman Chaney; and
daughter Lisa Dawn Chaney.
He is survived by his wife of 43 years, Rebecca Gene Free Chaney of
Greenville; three sons, Steven Floyd Chaney of Brownsville, Adam Wade Chaney of
Eddyville and David Anthony Chaney of Greenville; two granddaughters, Dawn
Chaney and Shelby Chaney; a brother, Luke (Vivian) Chaney of Louisville; two sisters, Joy (Ray) Thompson of
Louisville and Jan Blankenship of Gainesville, Georgia; and several
nieces and nephews.
Services will be 2 p.m. Saturday at Gary's Funeral Home,
Greenville, by the Rev. Carl Nelson. Burial will follow in Evergreen Cemetery,
Greenville.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Nelson
2014, Bardstown, Nelson Co., KY, Obituary
Published in The Kentucky Standard on May 17,
2014
Betty Earle Brookshire Bowman Johnson, 82, of Bardstown, died
Wednesday, May 14, 2014, in Life Care Center of Bardstown. She was the former
Betty Earle Brookshire, a native of Fairfield, a former employee of C.G.&Y. Mini-Mart in Taylorsville, and of Country Mini Mart
in Ohio, and was of the Baptist Faith.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Earl and Bela Landrum
Brookshire; her husband, Dewey "Plute" Bowman; a daughter and
son-in-law, Diana and Mark Hammond; and a brother, Russell Brookshire.
Survivors include a daughter, Connie (Donnie) Cherry, of Bardstown;
her sister, Marie Bell, of Shepherdsville; a granddaughter, Stephanie (Rick)
Lambert, and three great grandchildren,
Hanna Geiger, Branden
Blankenship, and Connor
Lambert.
The funeral will be 11 a.m. Saturday, May 17, at Houghlin Funeral
Home in Bloomfield, with burial in Maple Grove Cemetery. Bro. Tom Sparrow will
officiate.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Owen
2015, Owenton, Owen
Co., KY, Obituary
Published in Lexington Herald-Leader on May
10, 2015
Owenton –
Martha Lee Jones Stamper, 91, passed away Friday.
Surviving are her daughters, Susan Irwin of Georgetown and Lucinda
(Tom) Taylor of Platte City, MO,; granddaughters, Courtney (Barrett) Blankenship, Miranda Warren, Meredith (Brandon) Gutshall and Rynne
(Blaine) O'Reilly. Eleven great
grandchildren also survive, Burke and Campbell Warren, Ellie and Emery
Lockwood, Jeb Blakenship, Deacon, Grisham, Oliver and Derby Blair
Gutshall and George "Buddy" and Peter O'Reilly.
Memorial service 11am Monday with
visitation after 10am at the Owenton First Christian Church.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Perry
2013, Hazard,
Perry Co., KY, Obituary
Published in The Hazard Herald from August 23 to
August 24, 2013
Eugene Spencer, 72, died Sunday, Aug. 18 at the Hazard ARH medical
center. He was born on March 21, 1941, in Perry County, the son of the late
Dock Spencer and the late Eva Combs Spencer.
He was also preceded in death by his wife, Geraldine Spencer;
daughter Darlene Spencer; brothers Asbalee and Mitchell Spencer; sister Charlotte Barnett; and great-grandchild Jeffrey Bruce
Fields.
He was a life-long resident of Perry County and a retired coal
miner by occupation.
He is survived by his daughter, Shirley Combs and husband Mart of
Hazard; brothers James Spencer of Lower Second Creek and Dr. Donnie Ray Spencer
of Grapevine; sisters Janet Hurt of
Grapevine, Sherry Jo Spencer of Grapevine, Diane Blankenship
of Franklin, Tn., and Charlene Wooten of Chavies; grandchildren Darrell Eugene
Campbell, Melissa Campbell, Michelle Gibson, Joshua Turner, and Julia Combs;
great-grandchildren Haley Wallen and Edward Fields; and a host of other
relatives and friends.
Funeral services were be conducted on
Thursday, Aug. 22 at the Engle-Bowling Funeral Home of Hazard with A. J. Miller
officiating. The burial followed in the Spencer-Neace Cemetery located at
Grapevine.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Pike
+2014, Argo, Pike Co., KY, Obituary
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/106960470/jack-rabon-blankenship
Jackie Rabon Blankenship, 72, of Argo,
died Sunday, Jan. 20, 2013, at Pikeville Medical Center. He was born in Argo,
Feb. 25, 1940, the son of the late Woodrow and Flossie Plesco Blankenship.
He was a former boss for the Pike County
Highway Department, a retired coal mine foreman for Kentucky Carbon Coal
Company, a Kentucky Colonel, and was of the Church of God faith.
Besides his parents, he was preceded in
death by one son, Jackie R.
Blankenship Jr.; one brother, Melvin Blankenship
Jr.;
one sister, Shelby Jean Cook; his
paternal grandparents, Melvin and Arminda
Hurley Blankenship; and his maternal grandparents, John Plesco and Mary Hurley
Foray.
He is survived by his wife of 38 years, Maxine Maynard Blankenship; three sons, Jeffery Lee Blankenship, Sammy Blankenship and Randall
Blankenship; one daughter, Sandra Gail
Blankenship; the light of his life, granddaughter, Alexis Raeann Smith of
Hurricane, W.Va.; eight other grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; his
sister, caregiver and friend, Janice C. (John) Koboski of Argo; his caring and
close friend, Randall Dotson; and a special nephew, Jonathan Koboski.
Funeral services will be held at 1 pm,
Wednesday, Jan. 23, 2013, in the Stopover Church of God with the Rev. Harold
Layne officiating. Burial will follow in the Woodrow Blankenship Cemetery, Stopover.
Arrangements are under direction of R. S. Jones & Son Funeral Home of
Phelps. Pallbearers are Michael Blankenship, Jonathan
Koboski, Doug Hardin, Terry Hurley, Chris Duty, Richard Duty, Aaron Anderson, Dwayne Blankenship, Andy Hurley and
Brian Hunt. Honorary pallbearers are Larry Sprague, L.C. Hunt, John Koboski,
Gary Robinson, Fred Charles, Morgan Pemberton, Pat Justice, Willie Blankenship, Danny Miller
and the Rev. Larry Rife.
+2014, Belfry, Pike Co., KY, Obituary
Williamson Daily News (WV) - February 3, 2014
Oma Lea Justice,
34, of Belfry, passed away Saturday, February 1, 2014, at the Appalachian
Regional Hospital. She was born October 4, 1979, at South Williamson, Ky., the
daughter of Maxine (Mike) Thacker, of Williamson, W.Va., and the late Danny K. Blankenship.
She was also preceded in death by her grandmother, Oma
Blankenship and father-in-law,
John William Justice. She was a homemaker and of the Baptist Faith.
Other survivors include her husband, Jackie Allen Justice; children, Shania Faith Blankenship and Joshua Tyler Thacker of Williamson and
Alexis Diamond and Deanna
Blankenship of the home;
brothers, Carl Lee (Jeanetta) Beckett of Williamson, and Ronnie Dow Francis of
Dry Ridge, Ky.; special aunt and uncle, Henry (Josie) Francis and a host of
other family and friends.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, February 5, 2014, at 1
p.m., in the R. E. Rogers Funeral Home Chapel, with Mike Bostic and Terry
Varney officiating. Burial will follow in the Buskirk Cemetery, Buskirk, Ky.,
with Jackie Justice, Carl Lee Beckett, Keith Spears, James Gannon, Joshua Tyler
Thacker and Mark Francis serving as pallbearers.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
SSDI: Blankenship,
Danny K., 47, 17Jun1952 - 15Apr2000, Thacker, Mingo, WV, WV-235-86-6774
2014, Belfry, Pike Co., KY, Obituary
Published in Williamson Daily News from Mar.
28 to Mar. 29, 2014
Wesley Derek Williamson, 53, of Belfry, Ky., passed away Thurs.,
March 27, 2014, at Williamson
Memorial Hospital [Mingo Co., WV]. Born Aug. 7, 1960, in Pike County, Ky.,
he was a son of Eunice Blackburn Williamson of Belfry and the late Eugene
Williamson. I
n addition to his father, he was also preceded in death by a
brother, Dale Williamson.
Derek was a former dozer operator in the coal mining industry and a
veteran, having served in the U.S. Army.
Additional survivors include his wife, April Renee Williamson; daughter, Tiffany Blankenship (J.D. McCoy) of Williamson; brother,
Reggie (Tinkie) Williamson of Pikeville, Ky.; two granddaughters, Zoey Gibson
and CaraLee McCoy, and a host of friends.
Services will be conducted at 1 p.m. Mon., March 31, at Hatfield
Funeral Chapel with Elder Mike Smith officiating. Burial will follow in
Williamson Family Cemetery at Huddy, Ky., with family and friends serving as
pallbearers.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2014, Belfry, Pike Co., KY, Funeral
http://rerogersfuneralhome.com/
Nellie M. Blankenship, 76 of Belfry, Ky. went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, May
8, 2014 at the
Pikeville
medical Center after a long battle with cancer.
Funeral services will be held Monday, May 12, 2014 at 11 AM in the
R. E. Rogers Funeral Home Chapel
with Carol Church and Paul Thompson
officiating. Her son Charles
"P-Nut" Blankenship
will read her
obituary and have a special word of prayer. Burial will follow in the Mountain View
Memory Gardens,
Huddy,
Ky.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2014, Belfry, Pike Co., KY, Funeral
http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/southernwv/obituary.aspx?n=nellie-blankenship&pid=170974743&
Nellie M.
Blankenship, 76, of Belfry, KY, went home to be with
the Lord Thurs., May 8, 2014, at Pikeville Medical Center after a long battle
with cancer. Born April 25, 1938, in Aiken, SC, she was a daughter of the late
Luther and Beatrice Prior Key.
Nellie was a
wonderful and loving mother, granny, sister and aunt to many.
She was also
preceded in death by her husband, Charlie
Blankenship; sisters, Jeanette Smith and Judy Key,
and brother, Rayford Key.
Survivors
include her son, Charles "P-Nut" (Sheila)
Blankenship of Williamson; daughters, Vickie Lockard of Louisa, KY, Delinda (Micheal) Jones of Sevierville, TN, Patricia (Richard "Dough") Blackburn of
Goody, KY, and Shelia (Tracy)
Schwerin of Belfry; sisters, Linda (Henry) Wingard of Aiken, and Unice Key of
Augusta, GA; brothers, Leroy (Ann) Key of North Augusta, SC, and Albert Key of
Graniteville, SC; grandsons, Steven Smith and Ryan (Samantha) Smith, both of
Sevierville, Tenn., Cody and Tyler Schwerin of Belfry, and Jackie and B. J.
Lockard of Louisa; granddaughters, Whitney and Megan Blackburn of Goody, Ky.,
and Belinda (Mark) Owens of Delbarton; two great-grandchildren, Tanner and
Shaylynn Smith of Sevierville, and a host of nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles,
cousins and friends.
Services will
be held at 11 a.m. Mon., May 12, at R.E. Rogers Funeral Home Chapel with Carol
Church and Paul Thompson officiating. Her son, Charles "P-Nut" Blankenship, will read her
obituary and have a special word of prayer. Burial will follow in Mountain View
Memory Gardens at Huddy, KY, with grandsons, Cody and Tyler Schwerin, Jackie
and B. J. Lockard, and Ryan Smith and sons-in-law, Tracy Schwerin, Richard
"Dough" Blackburn and Mike Jones serving as pallbearers.
+2013, Buskirk, Pike Co., KY, Funeral
http://news.herald-dispatch.com/obituaries/index.php?id=36905140
Gladys Blankenship Lambert, 85, of Buskirk, Ky., died March 16 2013, at home.
Funeral service 1 p.m. Monday at Faith Mission Church in Jesus
Name, McCarr, Ky. Burial at Pinson Cemetery, Buskirk.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2013, Buskirk, Pike Co., KY, Obituary
Gladys Blankenship Lambert, 85, of Buskirk, died Saturday, March 16, 2013, at her home. She
was born in Freeburn, May 21, 1927, the daughter of the late Richard Blankenship and Jettie Hatfield Blankenship. She was a homemaker and of the Apostolic faith.
Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband,
Hursel Lambert; four children,
Hursel Lambert, Tommy Lambert, Jeffery Lambert and Magdalene Blankenship; eight brothers; two sisters; four
grandchildren, and three great-grandchildren.
She is survived by three sons, Sidney Lambert, Charles Lambert and Samuel
Lambert; four daughters, Brenda Collins, Norma Jude, Diane Dotson and Mildred
Fields; and a host of grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and
great-great-grandchildren.
Funeral services were held at 1 p.m. Monday, March 18, in the Faith
Mission Church in Jesus Name, McCarr, with Pastor Jim Fields officiating.
Burial followed in the Pinson Cemetery, Buskirk.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2014, Canada, Pike Co., KY, Obituary
Published in Williamson Daily News from July
3 to July 4, 2014
James Edward "Ed" Blair, 39 of Canada, Ky., passed away
Wed., July 2, 2014, at his home. Born July 2, 1975, at South Williamson, Ky.,
he was a son of Edward Blair of Sandy Hook, Ky., and Wilma Blankenship Blair of Hardy, Ky.
He was a disabled coal miner, member of Pikeville Church of God and
a veteran of the US Air Force.
He was preceded in death by his grandmother, Grethel
Blankenship, and a brother,
Montis Scott.
Besides his parents he is survived by his wife, Crystal Marie
Blair; three sons, Bryan Allen, Nathaniel James and Dakota Chase Blair, all of
Canada, Ky.; sister, Selena Blair of Hardy; brother, Brandon Blair of Robinson
Creek, Ky.; half-brothers, Shane and Conner Blair of Sandy Hook; half-sister,
Laura Beth Pizzichillo of New Jersey; a host of other family and friends and a
granddaughter on the way, Kyndall Grace Blair.
Services will be held at 1 p.m. Sat., July 5, at R. E. Rogers
Funeral Home Chapel with Larry Blackburn officiating. Burial will follow in
Blair Family Cemetery at Canada with family and friends serving as pallbearers.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2014, Freeburn, Pike Co., KY, Obituary
Published in Williamson Daily News from Dec.
12 to Dec. 13, 2014
Levi Norman, 82, of Freeburn, Ky., passed away Thurs., Dec. 11,
2014, at Hubbard Hospice House at Charleston,
[Kanawha Co., WV]. Born Nov. 10, 1932, at Freeburn, he was
a son of the late Rev. Howard Norman and Hattie Mounts Norman.
He was also preceded in death by his wife, Maggie Mounts Norman;
son, Sidney Grant Norman; granddaughter, Amanda Nicole Norman; sisters, Pricey Bishop, Bertha Asbury, Lovis Blankenship, Nancy Mounts, Della Gooslin, Greetis
Blackburn and Lacey Cline, and brothers, Grant Norman and Chester Norman.
Levi was a retired coal miner and a veteran of the U.S. Army.
He is survived by his six children, Taylor (Oretha) Norman and
Ancie (Crystal) Norman, both of Phelps, Ky., as well as Howard (Sherry) Norman,
Jasher (Tina) Norman, Dorothy ( Randy) Mapes, and
Angela (Larry) Mounts, all of Freeburn. He is also survived by 10
grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren along with a host of loving nieces,
nephews and other loving family and friends.
Services will be held at 1 p.m. Sun., Dec. 14, at R.E. Rogers
Funeral Home Chapel with Otis
Blankenship conducting the service. Burial will
follow at Mountain View Memory Gardens of Huddy, Ky., with Randall Mapes, Lee
Mounts, Shawn Norman, Austin Norman, Brandon Norman, and Jasher Norman serving
as pallbearers.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2013, Hatfield, Pike Co., KY, Obituary
Published in Williamson Daily News from
September 2 to September 3, 2013
Daniel Blevins, 55, of Hatfield, Ky., passed away suddenly Sun.,
Sept. 1, 2013, at Lovely, [Martin
Co.], Ky. Born July 26,
1958, in South Williamson, Ky., he was a son of the
late Cecil and Georgeanna Artripp Blevins.
Also preceding him in death were three brothers, Cecil, Darrell,
and David Blevins, and two sisters, Barbara Harrison and Mary Francis Blevins.
Survivors include his wife, Heather Thomas Blevins; two babies,
Matthew and Caitlynn Blevins, of the home; two brothers, Johnny Blevins of
Beauty, Ky., and George Blevins of Pigeon Roost, Ky.; five sisters, Louise Harrison, Tootsie Jude and Carolyn Runyons, all of
Martin County, Ky., and Anna
Mae Blankenship and Minnie
Pearl Harrison, both of Hatfield; his father and mother-in-law, Bill and Connie
Thomas of Martin County, and a host of nieces, nephews and friends.
Services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Tues., Sept. 3, at Hatfield
Funeral Chapel at Toler, Ky. Burial will follow in
Stepp Cemetery at Hatfield with family and friends serving as pallbearers.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2014, McAndrews, Pike Co., KY, Obituary
Published in Williamson Daily News from Jan.
7 to Jan. 8, 2014
Virginia Charles McCoy, 85, of McAndrews, Ky., passed away Tuesday
morning, January 7, 2014, at her home surrounded by her loving family and
friends. Born July 8, 1928, at Stopover, Ky., she was a daughter of the late
Julius and Bessie Blankenship
Charles.
Also preceding her in death was her husband of 50 years, Phillip
McCoy in 1994; brothers, Fred and Buster "Buck" Charles, and sisters, Louvinnia Blankenship, Zettia Ward and Geraldine Clevenger.
She was a homemaker and a stay at home mother, having never worked
outside of her home. She was a caring and giving person who loved all and an
awesome cook. Her biscuits and gravy will be long remembered and her welcoming
"front porch" where she hosted and entertained friends and family and
it became her retreat. She was a wonderful wife, mother, sister, grandmother,
great-grandmother, aunt and friend of all who knew her and she made a lasting
impression on everyone. She was a clean freak, who kept a spotless home and she
enjoyed her flowers and her gardening. Her memory and friendship will live on.
Survivors include her children, Ervin (Peggy) McCoy, Orethal
(Richard) Calhoun and Revetta (Mike) Hunter; eight grandchildren; 13 great
grandchildren; brothers, James (Erma) Charles and Frank (Karen) Charles; many
nieces and nephews, and her special friend and neighbor, Marilyn Coleman.
Services will be held at 11 a.m. Fri., Jan. 10, at Sharondale
Church of Christ with Bob Werntz officiating. Burial will follow in the
Mountain View Memory Gardens, Huddy, Ky., with Travis Lequire, Ervin McCoy,
Richard Calhoun, Mike Hunter, Lauchey McCoy, Dismas Schmelzer, Cody Schmelzer,
Tony Schmelzer and Duane McCoy serving as pallbearers.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2015, McCarr, Pike Co., KY, Obituary
Published in Williamson Daily News from July
4 to July 5, 2015
Pem William Blankenship, 78, of McCarr, Ky., passed away Fri., July 3, 2015, at Pikeville
Medical Center. Born March 19, 1937, in Pike County, Ky., he was a son of the
late Jimmy and Dora Jackson Blankenship.
In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by a son, Timmy Blankenship; five brothers, Starling, Jake, Jonah, Luke, and Arthur
Blankenship, and one sister, Hannah
Hamilton.
Pem was a retired coal miner and a member of the Community
Lighthouse Ministries Church.
Survivors include his wife,
Joyce Dotson Blankenship; one son,
Denny Blankenship of McCarr; two brothers, Monty
Blankenship of Flat Gap, Ky.,
and Arville Blankenship of Johns Creek, Ky.; one sister, Gracie Hicks
of Elkhorn City, Ky.; two grandchildren,
Stephanie and Denny Blankenship,
and a host of nieces, nephews, and friends.
Services will be conducted at 1 p.m. Tues., July 7, at Hatfield
Funeral Chapel with Bro. Ervin Francis officiating. Burial will follow in the
Family Cemetery at Hatfield Branch, McCarr, with family and friends serving as
pallbearers.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2015, McCarr, Pike Co., KY, Obituary
Published in Williamson Daily News from July
30 to July 31, 2015
Beneva Jean Staley Mounts, 85, of McCarr, Ky., was called home to
be with the Lord Wed., July 29, 2015. Born Dec. 5, 1929, at McClure, Va., she
was a daughter of the late Charles and Ida Mae Blankenship Staley.
In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by a
daughter, Kathy Lee Mounts Cakos; one brother, Leslie Staley, and one sister,
Ermal Staley.
She was a homemaker, and had been a Christian since the age of 15.
Survivors include her sons: Charles Glenn Mounts and Terry Richard
(Libby) Mounts, both of McCarr, and her daughter, Bobby Jean (Frank) McGee of
Camden, Tenn. She was blessed to share her life with six grandchildren; five
great-grandchildren, and a large host of family and friends.
Services will be conducted at 1 p.m. Sun., Aug. 2, at Hatfield
Funeral Chapel with David Smith and Frank McGee officiating. Burial will follow
in the Blankenship Cemetery, by the mouth of Camp Creek, at Argo, Ky.,
with family and friends serving as pallbearers.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2015, Phelps, Pike
Co., KY, Obituary
Published in Williamson Daily News from July
4 to July 5, 2015
Loretta Wolford of Phelps, Ky., formerly of Matewan, W.Va., was
born February 1, 1928, in Mingo County, W.Va., a daughter of the late Jessie
James and Mary Jane Pack Bowens, departed this life Fri., July 3, 2015, at Good
Shepherd Community Nursing Center of Phelps at the age of 87.
Son Perry Jr., her husbands Perry Anderson, Allen Caudill, and
Connie Wolford, and her sister, Naomi Layne, preceded Loretta in death.
Loretta's memory will be forever cherished by sons: Johnny Anderson
and his wife Bobbie of Matewan, and Jimmy Page and his wife Phyllis of Thacker,
W.Va; daughters, Mary Elaine Thacker
of North Matewan, Annetta Ball and her husband the late Chester of North
Carolina, Naomi Blankenship and her husband Artemus of Red Jacket, W.Va.; and a host of
grandchildren and great grandchildren. Loretta is also survived by a host of
nieces, nephews, loved ones, neighbors and friends, and will be sadly missed by
all who knew and loved her
Services honoring the life of Loretta will be conducted Tues., July
7, at 1 p.m. at Chambers Funeral Services Inc. with Pastor Jimmy Anderson Jr.
officiating. Burial will follow at Blackberry City Cemetery of Matewan.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Artemus Blankenship –b.09May1962 - Red
Jacket, WV: https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:2QPM-LTN
+2013, Pikeville, Pike Co., KY, Obituary
http://web1.lovinghonors.com/cgi-bin/CompanyInternal?stdout+116+jwcallfuneralhome.com+102+4+1933
Opal Lowe Blankenship, 90 of Lower Johns Creek, Pikeville, Kentucky, died Sunday,
September 8, 2013 at her home. She was born in Pike County, May 24, 1923,
daughter of the late Also T. and Sarah Ann Blackburn Lowe. She was a retired
Pike County school teacher and a member of the Mouth of Joe's Creek Church of
Chirst.
Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Edward Blankenship, and one son, Charles Jeffrey Blankenship. Also preceding her in death were two
brothers, Ked Low and Will Lowe and three sisters, Ivy Lowe Howard, Ida Lowe
Clevinger, and Iness Lowe Ratliff, all of Lower Johns Creek, Pikeville, Ky.
She is survived by one son,
Randal Blake Blankenship, and his wife, Kathy of Ypsilant, MI;
daughter-in-law, Peggy (Jeff) Blankenship of Lower Johns Creek; three grandchildren, Dr.
Braden Blankenship (Abigail)
of Crestview Hills, KY, Justin
Blankenship (Brandy) of
Mechanicsville, MD, and Nicole
Blankenship Hoshock (Andy) of Livionia, MI; two great-granddaughters, Peri Nicole
Hoshock and Gianna Drew Hoshock of Livionia, MI: brother-in-law, Duran
Blankenship of Lower Johns
Creek; and a host of nephews, nieces and friends.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2013, Pikeville, Pike Co., KY, Funeral
Published in The Floyd County Times from Dec. 2
to Dec. 3, 2013
Gwendel Elkins, 81, of Pikeville, died Dec. 1, 2013, at Signature
Health Care.
Funeral services for Gwendel Elkins will be held at 11 a.m.,
Wednesday, Dec. 4, at J. W. Call and Son Funeral Home, in Pikeville, with Jim
Patton and Don Lee off. Burial will follow in the Blankenship Cemetery, on Cowpen Road, in Pikeville.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2014, Pikeville, Pike Co., KY, Obituary
http://pikevillefuneralhome.com/?pagetype=obitlink&obit_id=1273330
Mary Edna Watson, 63 of Pikeville passed away unexpectedly on March
19, 2014.
She was of the Baptist faith and attended First Baptist Church.
Mary was retired from both her positions at Hardees and at the Tennessee
Forestry Service.
She was preceded in death by an infant son, her mother; Ocie May
Hunter, brothers; Billy Ray Smith and Jimmy Cagle.
Left behind to cherish her memory is her childhood sweetheart of 49
years; Roy John Watson, her children; Alice (James) Treadway, and John E.
Watson, her special grandchildren; Avis and Charity Watson, James B. Treadway,
and Magon (Aaron) Ress, brothers; Floyd (Ellen) Smith, Lee Norman (Ila) Smith,
Wayne Smith, and Patrick (Sherry) Hunter, sisters;
Annette (Wayne) Blankenship and Carolyn (Lloyd) Daggett, several
nieces and nephews, and many special friends.
A Celebration of Mary’s Life will be held in the Pikeville Funeral
Home chapel with Bro. Jimmy Williams officiating at 2:00 pm on Sunday March 23,
2014.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2015, Pikeville, Pike Co., KY, Obituary
http://web1.lovinghonors.com/cgi-bin/CompanyInternal?stdout+116+jwcallfuneralhome.com+102+4+2195
Walter "Smokey" Blankenship, age 92 of Pikeville, Kentucky passed away Thursday,
November 26, 2015 at the Pikeville Medical Center. He was born in Pikeville,
Kentucky on June 13, 1923 the son of the late Alson and Laura McGuire Blankenship.
He was former coal operator and Parks Director, a former City
Commissioner, City Manager, a Former Pikeville Medical Center Board Member and
Emeritus Member of Pikeville Medical Center. He was a World War II Veteran
serving in the United States Army.
Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by his first wife, Margaret "Peggy" Blankenship and one sister, Lois E. Ray.
He is survived by his wife,
Grace Buchert Blankenship and two sons, Hedland
(Debbie) Blankenship of Ormond
Beach, Florida and Reynolds (Cindy) Hedland III of Hallandale, Florida. He is
also survived by one brother, Vernon "Tracy" Blankenship of Blanchester, Ohio and two grandchildren, Gretchen (Gary) Kriebel
and Reynolds (Julie)
Blankenship and two
great-grandchildren, Colin Kriebel and Devin Kriebel.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2013, Pinsonfork, Pike Co., KY, Obituary
Published in Williamson Daily News from Dec.
30 to Dec. 31, 2013
Bobby Leland Runyon, 90, of Pinsonfork, Ky., passed away Saturday,
December 28, 2013, at the Good Shepherd Community Nursing Center in Phelps, Ky. Bobby was born September 2,
1923, the son of the late Leonard and Hattie Bevins Runyon.
He was also preceded in death by his wife Mary Lou O'Bryan Runyon,
as well as his step-mother, Maggie Scott Runyon and his half-brother, James
Walker Runyon.
He was a retired teacher from the Pike County Board of Education
and a veteran of World War II, where he served as a navigator on a B-17
airplane for Army Air Corps. Bobby was also a member of the McVeigh Baptist
Church and also lifetime member of the D.A.V. Chapter #141 of Belfry, Ky.
He is survived by his sons, Richard L. "Pete" (Ruby)
Runyon and Charles Robert (Kim) Runyon both of Pinsonfork. He also leaves
behind five grandchildren, Richard
Brandon Runyon, Robert Thomas Runyon, Lesley (Nick) Markesbery, Dana (Stephen) Blankenship, and
Mason Tyler Runyon, as well as his half-brother, Bill Runyon of Vero Beach,
Fla.
Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m., Wednesday, January 1,
2014, at R.E. Rogers Funeral Home Chapel, with James Justice officiating.
Burial will follow at Smith Cemetery, Sidney, Ky., with Jonathan Runyon,
Richard Brandon Runyon, Robert Thomas Runyon, Mason Tyler Runyon, Stephen Blankenship and Nick Markesbery. Belfry Chapter #141
D. A. V. will conduct Military Graveside services.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2014, Ransom, Pike Co., KY, Obituary
Published in Williamson Daily News from Oct.
29 to Oct. 30, 2014
Regina Lynn Thomas, 33, of Ransom, Ky., passed away Sat., Oct. 25,
2014, at Williamson Memorial Hospital Emergency Room. Born May 26, 1981 at Williamson,
she was a daughter of Carl Jr. and Barbara Dotson Thomas of Ransom.
Additional survivors include her husband, Clifford Dean Thomas;
children, Jacob Junior Thomas, Brittany Nicole Thomas and Veronica Lynn Thomas,
all at home; a very special child, Kaylee Thomas; four step-daughters, Mindy
(Josie) Adkins, Stacy Thomas and Crystal Dawn Thomas (Henry Wolford), all of
Stopover, Ky., and Amy Marie (Crash) Craddock of Belfry, Ky.; three brothers, Roy (Natasha) Blankenship, Billy
(Hope) Thomas and Kevin Thomas (Kayla McGraw), all of McCarr, Ky.; three
sisters, Amanda (Ebby) Lester of Varney, Marlena (Stewart) Davis of Williamson
and Joyce (D.J.) Prater of McCarr; six step-grandchildren, and a host of
nieces, nephews, other family and friends.
Services will be held noon Sun., Nov. 2, at Samaria Primitive
Baptist Church with Okey Varney and Ervin Francis officiating. Burial will
follow in Thomas Cemetery at Ransom with family and friends serving as
pallbearers.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2014, South Williamson, Pike Co., KY, Obituary
Published in Williamson Daily News from June
9 to June 10, 2014
Charles Elmer Cline, 72, of New Camp, South Williamson, Ky., passed
away Sat., June 7, 2014, in the emergency room at Appalachian Regional Hospital
in South Williamson. Born March 2, 1942, in Mingo County, he was a son of the
late Elmer and Mary Sheppard Cline.
In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his
wife, Barbara Cline; one brother, Danny Cline, and four sisters, Dorothy Muncy, Wanda Blankenship,
and Annie and Fannie Cline.
Charles retired as a road foreman from the Kentucky Department of
Highways with more than 27 years of service and was of the Church of God faith.
Survivors include his children, Kenneth Blackburn and Kathy (Chad)
Scott, both of Hardy, Ky., Linda (Mike) Brown of Goody, Ky., Mary Jo Skeens of
South Williamson, and Charlie (Jeanne) Cline of Huntsville, Ala.; four
brothers, Eddie Cline of Fort Gay, Eugene Cline of Chattaroy, and Billy Cline
and Terry Cline, both of Statesville, N.C.; seven sisters, Opal Roberts of
Ohio, Ruth Hicks and Brenda Bowling, both of Williamson, Alice Ooten and
Carolyn Fields, both of Ragland, Bonnie Dingess of Kermit, and Linda Bowman of
Lenore; his grandchildren, Sheena Roberts, Kayla Blackburn, Shane Blackburn,
Shea Lynn Brown, Malcolm Skeens, Megan Kennedy, Rebekah Cline, Kailee Cline,
Alex Scott, Luke Scott and Bruce Hopkins; two great-grandchildren, Isabel
Blackburn and Juliana Roberts; a special friend, Robert Hopkins of South Williamson,
and a host of nieces, nephews, and other friends.
Services will be conducted at 1 p.m. Wed., June 11, at Hatfield
Funeral Chapel with Elder Mike Smith officiating. Burial will follow in Mt.
View Memory Gardens at Huddy with family and friends serving as pallbearers.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2013, Stopover, Pike Co., KY, Obituary
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/173988320
Alfred Blankenship age 58, a
resident of Stopover, KY departed this life, Thursday November 21, 2013 at the
Pikeville Medical Center. He was born August 11, 1955 at Stopover, Ky a son of the late Ernest & Oma Wolford Blankenship.
In addition to his parents he is preceded
in death by 2 sisters; Maggie & Ethel Blankenship & a brother;
Ralph
Blankenship.
Besides his loving wife; Kathleen
Blankenship, he is survived by 3 daughters; Pamela (William)
Wolford of Stopover, KY, Jeanie Blankenship of Dayton, OH, Karen Blankenship of Stopover, KY,
2 sons; Alfred Jr. (Tracy) Blankenship of Stopover, KY & Cody Blankenship of the home, 4 sisters;
Vernie
& Edna Blankenship of Stopover, KY, Sally Harman of Canada, KY & Sadie Dotson of
Dayton, OH, 9 grandchildren; Richard, Ricky, Kimberly, Kaitlin, Kendra, Jordan,
Jonathon, Robbie & Tony. He is also survived by other family, neighbors
& friends.
Funeral will be Monday, November 25, 2013
at 1:00 pm, with burial following in the Barker Cemetery of Stopover, KY. Phelps Funeral Services of Phelps, KY.
+2015, Toler, Pike Co., KY, Obituary
Published in Williamson Daily News from Sept.
5 to Sept. 6, 2015
Linda Sue Blankenship, 67, of Toler, Ky., passed away Thurs., Sept. 3, 2015, at
Pikeville Medical Center. Born Feb. 1, 1948, in Mingo County, W.Va., she was a
daughter of the late Howard and Della Carter Blankenship.
In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by brothers: Isom Blankenship and Donnie
Mounts, and a sister, Mildred Blankenship Jones.
Linda worked as a nurse in the former medical office of Dr. Henderson
and she was a homemaker.
Survivors include the love of her life, Doug Smith of Toler; step
daughter, Dawn Smith of Cincinnati, Ohio; one brother, Earl
Blankenship of Turkey Creek,
Ky.; six sisters, Glendean Jablensky of Newtown, W.Va., Betty (Jim) Sansom
of Majestic, Ky., Shirley Hurley of Matewan, W.Va., Linda Carol (Bill) Hammond of Red Jacket, W.Va., Jean (Jim) Betler of Bremen, Ohio, and Helen Blankenship of Gilbert, W.Va. Also surviving is a host of nieces, nephews,
other family, and friends including a special niece, Alexis Hammond, and a
special friend, Sue Williamson.
Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Mon., Sept. 7, at
Hatfield Funeral Chapel with Brad Williamson officiating. Burial will follow in
Coeburn Point Cemetery at Huddy, Ky., with family and friends serving as
pallbearers.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2015, Turkey Creek, Pike Co., KY, Obituary
Published in Williamson Daily News from Jan.
15 to Jan. 16, 2015
Betty Jo Blankenship,
73, of Turkey Creek, Ky., passed away Wed., Jan. 14, 2015, at Appalachian
Regional Hospital. Born October 5, 1941, at Turkey Creek, Ky., she was a
daughter of the late Willie and Maxie Curry.
She was also preceded in death by a brother, Tommy Curry, and a
special grandson, Kiren Blankenship.
Betty was a retired nurse aid having worked at Appalachian Regional
Hospital and Williamson Memorial Hospital. She was a member of the Gospel House
Church at Taylorville, W.Va.
Survivors include her husband,
Earl Blankenship Sr.; daughters,
Elizabeth (Doug) Kennedy of Madison, W.Va., and Rhonda (JimBo) May of Canada, Ky.; son,
Earl Dewayne Blankenship of Turkey Creek, Ky.; step-daughter,
Erlena (Alan) Baird of Murfreesboro, Tn.; brothers, John R. Curry, Charles R.
Curry and Eddie L. (Charlotte) Curry, all of Turkey Creek, Ky.; grandchildren,
Mallory and Kerston Kennedy of Madison, W.Va., James Corey May of Canada, Ky.,
and Cameron Baird of Murfreesboro, Tn., and a host of family and friends.
Services will be held at 11 a.m. Sat., Jan. 17, at R. E. Rogers
Funeral Home Chapel with Haskell Runyon officiating. Burial will follow in
Curry-Bowling Cemetery at Turkey Creek, Ky., with family and friends serving as
pallbearers.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Earl D. Blankenship – b.01Sep1950 - Belfry,
KY; https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:K5J3-DT3
Relatives: Betty J. Blankenship.
Powell
+2013, Stanton, Powell Co., KY, Obituary
http://www.meaningfulfunerals.net/fh/obituaries/obituary.cfm?o_id=1959578&fh_id=14127
Bertha Catherine Blankenship, 101, widow of Ralph Blankenship, passed away Saturday, February 9 at Wolfe
County Health & Rehab, Campton.
She was born January 19, 1912 to the late Richard and Ida Mae Clemmons Adams.
She worked at Kentucky Foothills for 30 years.
Survivors include, Daughter,
Rita and husband, Donald Lowry, Stanton;
Brother, Richard Adams, Eaton, OH; Sister, Edna Estes, Lexington, KY;
Grandchildren, Bonnie White, David Lowry, and Keith Lowry; Six
Great-Grandchildren; and Numerous Great Great-Grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, Brothers,
Stanley Adams, Robert Adams, Chester Adams and Virgil Adams, Grandson, Neil
Lowry, and Great-Grandson, Ryan Keith Lowry.
Burial in Stanton Cemetery. Arrangements are incomplete at this time.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2013, Stanton, Powell Co., KY, Obituary
http://www.davisanddavisfuneralhome.com/fh/obituaries/obituary.cfm?o_id=1959578&fh_id=14127
Bertha Catherine Blankenship, 101, (January 19, 1912 - February 9, 2013), widow of Ralph
Blankenship, passed away
Saturday, February 9 at Wolfe County Health & Rehab, Campton. She was born January 19, 1912 to the late Richard and Ida
Mae Clemmons Adams. She worked at Kentucky Foothills for 30 years.
Survivors include, Daughter, Rita and husband, Donald Lowry,
Stanton; Brother, Richard Adams, Eaton, OH; Sister, Edna Estes, Lexington, KY;
Grandchildren, Bonnie White, David Lowry, and Keith Lowry; Six
Great-Grandchildren; and Numerous Great Great-Grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, Brothers,
Stanley Adams, Robert Adams, Chester Adams and Virgil Adams, Grandson, Neil
Lowry, and Great-Grandson, Ryan Keith Lowry.
Services Wednesday, February 13, 2:00PM
Davis & Davis Funeral Home, Stanton. Burial in Stanton Cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Pulaski
+2013, Eubank, Pulaski Co., KY, Obituary
http://www.morrisandhislope.com/fh/obituaries/obituary.cfm?o_id=2034490&fh_id=10640
Mary Agnes Blankenship, 80, of Eubank, Kentucky, departed this life at Lake Cumberland
Regional Hospital [Somerset, Pulaski Co., KY] under Hospice Care on Monday, March 25,
2013. She was born in Woodstock, Kentucky on July 23, 1932, daughter of the
late Luther Ernest and Sarah Ann Gill Albright. She worked at Palm Beach for 45
years and was a member of Union Church of Christ.
Agnes is survived by her husband,
Lowell Kenton Blankenship, whom she married on May 28, 1955, one son, Johnny Blankenship, two sisters, Madge & (Willard) Eaton and Nellie Albright and
two grandchildren, Chris & (Jenny) Blankenship and Jennifer &
(Kenneth) Ashley. Agnes is also survived by three great-grandchildren, Madelyn, Will and Brady
Blankenship and their
grandmother, Marsha Mounce.
Agnes was preceded in death by her parents, seven brothers, Edgar,
Victor, Clifford, Rufford, Clayton, Paul Reno and Donald Albright, two sisters,
Jeanetta Albright and Irene Brown and one great-grandchild, Dalton Ashley.
A funeral service will be held at 1 PM Wednesday, March 27, 2013 at
Morris & Hislope Funeral Home with Bro. Bill Ponder officiating. Burial
will be in Woodstock Cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2014, Eubank, Pulaski Co., KY, Obituary
http://www.morrisandhislope.com/fh/obituaries/obituary.cfm?o_id=2592254&fh_id=10640
Lowell Kenton Blankenship, 79, of Eubank, Kentucky, passed away Friday, July 4, 2014 at Lake
Cumberland Regional Hospital, [Somerset, Pulaski Co., KY]. He was born in Woodstock, Kentucky on
July 24, 1934, son of the late Lucien
Isaac Blankenship and Clyde Beatrice Brown Blankenship.
He worked at Southern Belle Dairy his whole life and was a member
of Union Church of Christ.
Kenton is survived by one son,
Johnny Blankenship, two sisters,
Betty Lou & (Vernon) Reynolds and Shelby Jean Thompson, two grandchildren,
Chris & (Jenny) Blankenship and Jennifer &
(Kenneth) Ashley, three great-grandchildren,
Madelyn, Will and Brady Blankenship and their grandmother, Marsha Mounce.
He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Mary Agnes
Albright Blankenship, whom he
married on May 28, 1955, his parents, one brother,
Frankie Blankenship and one great-grandchild, Dalton Ashley.
A funeral service will be held at 2 PM Tuesday, July 8, 2014 at
Morris & Hislope Funeral Home with Bro. Ferlin Price officiating. Burial
will be in Woodstock Cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2014, Eubank, Pulaski Co., KY, Obituary
Published in The Herald-Dispatch on July 25,
2014
Clyde Blankenship,
82, of Eubank, Ky., husband of Hasanell Blankenship, died July 23 in Lake Cumberland Regional
Hospital, Somerset, Ky. He retired
from General Motors.
Funeral service will be 11 a.m. Sunday, Nelson Frazier Funeral
Home, Martin, Ky.; burial in Davidson Memorial Gardens, Ivel, Ky.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2014, Eubank, Pulaski Co., KY, Obituary
http://obit.nelsonfrazierfuneralhome.com/obitdisplay.html?id=1403855&listing=Current
Clyde Blankenship Age: 82 of:
Eubank, KY, died July 23, 2014 at Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital, Somerset,
KY, was born May 27, 1932, Teaberry, KY, to the late Jasper & Maxie Hamilton
Blankenship
Retired from General Motors and a member
of the Little Pilgrims Rock Old Regular Baptist Church in Waynesburg, KY
Survivors; Wife, Hasanell Short
Blankenship: two sons: Dannie Clyde (Connie) Blankenship and Teddie (Heidi) Blankenship both of Lincoln
Park, MI; one brother: Kenis Blankenship of Craynor, KY; one sister: Evaline Hearld of
Taylor, MI; 5 grandchildren, 3 step grandchildren, 2 great grandchildren &
2 step great grandchildren
Deceased Relatives: two brothers: Edward Lee
Blankenship and Michael Blankenship and three sisters: Verie Keathley, Ellen Hamilton & Pauline
Blankenship
Services: Sunday (July 27, 2014) 11am Nelson Frazier Funeral Home, Martin, KY, Old Regular
Baptist Ministers Officiating. Burial at
Davidson Memorial Gardens, Ivel, KY
+2013, Nancy, Pulaski Co., KY, Obituary
http://www.meaningfulfunerals.net/fh/obituaries/obituary.cfm?o_id=2324089&fh_id=10449
James (Jim) L. Gadberry, 82, of Nancy, Kentucky passed away on
Wednesday, November 13, 2013 at his residence. He was born in Pulaski County,
Kentucky on February 7, 1931, to the late Otha and Flona New Gadberry.
He was a journeyman operator for the McCall’s Corporation for many
years in Dayton, Ohio. He then became a cabinet maker in Pulaski County and
retired from Cumberland Wood and Chair in 2003. He was a member of Sardis
Methodist Church. He enjoyed traveling, camping, and spending time with his
family and friends.
His wife of 64 years, Ruby Blankenship Gadberry survives. Other survivors include son,
Wayne (Penny) Gadberry; daughter, Shirley (Dale) Henderson; son, Jerry
(Pauletta) Gadberry; and son, Joey (Whitney) Gadberry. He is also survived by
grandchildren, Scott (Lisa) Gadberry, Tara Gadberry, Lucas Gadberry, Lindsey
Gadberry, Michael (Kim) Henderson, Cori (Chris) Smallwood, Megan (Tim) Miller,
Paige Gadberry, Tanner Gadberry, Taylor Ruby, Raegan Ruby and Chaney Ruby. Ten
great-grandchildren also survive him. Also surviving is sister, Geneva (John)
Bloomer, sister, Maxine Crawford, and brother, Glen (Wanzie) Gadberry.
He was preceded in death by one sister, Betty Lou Gadberry and a
daughter-in-law, Kathy Gadberry.
His funeral will be held on Monday, November 18th at 10 AM at the
chapel of Pulaski Funeral Home, with Mike Coppersmith and Chris Jasper
officiating. Burial will be Lakeside Memorial Gardens.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2013, Science Hill, Pulaski Co., KY, Obituary
http://www.meaningfulfunerals.net/fh/obituaries/obituary.cfm?o_id=2083068&fh_id=10640
Floyd Elmer Young, 72, of Science Hill, Kentucky, passed away
Monday, May 6, 2013 at Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital [Somerset,
Pulaski Co., KY]. He was
born in Nevelsville, Kentucky on April 7, 1941, son of the late Willie and Angeline
Spradlin Young. He was retired from Norfolk Southern Railroad. He was a U.S.
Army veteran.
He is survived by his wife, Rebecca Sutton Young of Science Hill,
two sons, Charles & (Suwana) Young of Somerset and Brandon & (Shawn)
Young of Science Hill, two brothers, Joseph Young and Robert Young, both of
Burnside, four sisters, Marty Aloisio of Florida, Nadine Jones of Burnside,
Ruth Slaughter of Nancy and Dorothy Young of Burnside, three grandchildren,
Sebastian, Ariana and Cheyenne, two great-grandchildren, Kyliah and Miliana and
step granddaughter, Mieisha.
He was preceded in death by his parents, four brothers, James
Young, Everett Young, Tooney Young and Earl Young and seven sisters, Rosie Lewis, Venna Sims, Hazel Blankenship, Marie Bryant, Emma Lawson, Virginia Young
and Dora Young.
A funeral service will be held at 10 AM
Friday, May 10, 2013 at Morris & Hislope Funeral Home with Bro. Rick
Reynolds officiating. Burial will be in Mill Springs National Cemetery with
military honors by American Legion Post #38.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2014, Somerset, Pulaski Co., KY, Obituary
The Courier-Times, (New Castle, IN) - April 16, 2014
Evangelist Preston Griffis, age 81, of the Camp Victory Community,
experienced his home going on Friday, April 11, 2014. He served his Lord for
sixty years. He was a Sunday School superintendent
before he was called into full time ministry. He served the Lord fifty-four
years in evangelism, rejoicing, watching the Salvation of the Lord. Many souls
came to know the Lord through his ministry.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Louise Griffis, a grandson,
Preston Griffis, his parents, Ernie and Waggie Griffis, two brothers, Coy and
Orell Griffis, and a daughter-in-law, Sheila Griffis.
He is survived by his wife, Alberta Whitson Griffis, two sons, Rev.
George (and Leah) Griffis, Rev. Michael (and Betty) Griffis, one daughter,
Paula (and Ron) Cuthrell, six grandsons, fifteen great-grandchildren, a sister,
Daisy Vanhook, a brother, Jerry (and Jane) Griffis, many nieces and nephews,
five step-children, Mike (and Juanita) Cress, Rev. Wayne (and Debbie) Cress,
Jeff (and Karen) Cress, two step-daughters,
Dawn (and Lewis) Blankenship and Denise Randall, thirteen step-grandchildren and one
step-great-grandchild. His Godly influence will be greatly missed.
His funeral service will be held on Good Friday, April 18, 2014, at
11:00am at the Chapel of Lake Cumberland Funeral Home, 1046 W. Highway 80,
Somerset, Ky, Bro. George Griffis and Bro. Mike Griffis will officiate the
service. Interment will be in Lakeside Memorial Gardens. Pallbearers will be
Bro. Griffis' grandsons. Honorary pallbearers will be Bro. Griffis' grandsons
and great-grandsons.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2014,
Somerset, Pulaski Co., KY, Obituary
Evangelist Preston Griffis, age 81, of
the Camp Victory Community, experienced his home going on Friday, April 11,
2014.
He served his Lord for sixty years. He
was a Sunday School superintendent before he was
called into full time ministry. He served the Lord fifty-four years in
evangelism, rejoicing, watching the Salvation of the Lord. Many souls came to
know the Lord through his ministry.
He was preceded in death by his wife,
Louise Griffis, a grandson, Preston Griffis, his parents, Ernie and Waggie
Griffis, two brothers, Coy and Orell Griffis, and a daughter-in-law, Sheila
Griffis.
He is survived by his wife, Alberta
Griffis, two sons, Rev. George (and Leah) Griffis, Rev. Michael (and Betty)
Griffis, one daughter, Paula (and Ron) Cuthrell, six grandsons, fifteen
great-grandchildren, a sister, Daisy Vanhook, a brother, Jerry (and Jane)
Griffis, many nieces and nephews, five step-children, Mike (and Juanita) Cress,
Rev. Wayne (and Debbie) Cress, Jeff (and Karen) Cress, two step-daughters,
Dawn (and Lewis) Blankenship and Denise
Randall, thirteen step-grandchildren and one step-great-grandchild.
His Godly influence will be greatly
missed.
His funeral service will be held on Good
Friday, April 18, 2014, at 11:00am at the Chapel of Lake Cumberland Funeral
Home. Bro. George Griffis and Bro. Mike Griffis will officiate
the funeral service. Interment will be in Lakeside Memorial Gardens.
Pallbearers will be Bro. Griffis’ grandsons. Honorary pallbearers will be Bro.
Griffis’ grandsons and great-grandsons.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2015, Somerset, Pulaski
Co., KY, Obituary
http://www.meaningfulfunerals.net/fh/obituaries/obituary.cfm?o_id=3088389&fh_id=10640
Nancy Ellen Flynn, 84, of Somerset, Kentucky, passed away Monday,
April 27, 2015 at Hospice of Lake Cumberland, Jean Waddle Care Center. She was
born in Wayne County, Kentucky on June 30, 1930, daughter of the late George
and Lura Troxtell Thompson.
She retired from Palm Beach as a seamstress and was a member of
Sloans Valley Baptist Church. She loved spending time with her girls, cooking
for them, taking care of flowers, watching birds, talking to her friends and
was an avid UK Wildcat fan.
She is survived by three daughters, June Estep of Burnside, Carolyn
& (Larry) Marcum and Sheila Nicholas both of Somerset, six brothers, Arnold
& (Shirley) Thompson and Gary Wayne & (Barbara) Thompson, both of
Eubank, Ronnie Thompson, Roger & (Delana) Thompson and Mike & (Kim)
Thompson, all of Ohio and Bob & (Jean) Thompson of Tennessee, four sisters, Lois & (Tommy) Blankenship of Somerset, Bertha Corder of Sloans
Valley, Jean Bullock of Science Hill and Rita & (Benny) Hewitt of Somerset,
five grandchildren, Roger Estep, Christy Estep, Bobby & (Joni) Marcum,
Brandon & (Coralea) Marcum and Haley Godbey, six great-grandchildren,
Jagger Keller, Emily Estep, Jacob Estep, Tyler Marcum, Kylee Marcum and Lyndsay
Marcum and a host of nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Flynn, who died on
February 23, 1997, her parents, brothers, Stanley Thompson and Donald Thompson,
who both died in infancy and Robert Thompson, son-in-law, Jack Estep,
brothers-in-law, Lester Bullock and Bob Corder, sisters-in-law, Georgie
Thompson and Nancy Thompson and one grandchild, Jordan Nicholas.
A funeral service will be held at 11 AM
Thursday, April 30, 2015 at Morris & Hislope Funeral Home with Bro. Roger
Weddle officiating. Burial will be in Flynn Cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2015, Somerset, Pulaski Co., KY, Obituary
Ona Baker, daughter of the late O. C. and Ida Fulcher Tomlinson was
born May 19, 1931 in Pulaski County, Kentucky and departed this life on August
16, 2015 in Somerset, Kentucky having attained the age of 84 years.
She was united in marriage to Mr. Jewell Baker, he preceded her in
death.
Survivors include; two children, Carolyn (and Ricky) McWhorter of
Hogansville, GA and Charles Childers of Burnside, Kentucky; one brother, Norman
Tomlinson of Somerset, Kentucky; four grandchildren,
D. J. Creamer, Joey Creamer, Jason Childress, and Brandon Blankenship; and six great grandchildren, Sydney
Creamer, Trace Creamer, Seth Creamer, Chase Creamer, Tyler Woods Creamer and
Kami Childress.
Other than her parents and husband, she was also preceded in death
by; three brothers, Oscar, Clell, and Robert Tomlinson, and two sisters,
Pauline Fowler, and Carlie Coomer.
Ona worked in the long term care industry for many years, she was a member of the Jordon Baptist Church of
Burnside, Kentucky. She was a kind lady who will be greatly missed by all who
knew her, and she leaves a host of relatives and friends who mourn her passing.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, August 19,
2015 at the Chapel of the Pulaski Funeral Home with Rev. Billy Miller
officiating. Burial will follow in the Clay Hill Cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Rowan
+2013, Morehead, Rowan Co., KY, Obituary
Morehead News (KY) - January 14, 2013
Earl Daugherty, age 87, of Morehead, formerly of Phelps, passed
away Friday, January 11, 2013, at St. Claire Regional Medical Center in
Morehead. He was born May 12, 1925, at Jamboree in Pike County, a son of the
late Daniel and Bertha Daugherty.
Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by one brother, Hulen
Daugherty, and three sisters, Maggie
Ball, Annie Blankenship, and Pearl Coleman. Earl's wife of 66
years, Magdalene Jones Daugherty, whom he married November 7, 1945, passed away
October 7, 2012. Their son, Jimmy Roger Daugherty, also preceded his parents in
death on September 9, 1998.
Mr. Daugherty is survived by one son, Elmer Rankin Daugherty and
wife Carol of Morehead; two daughters, Wilma Sue Whitt and husband Eddie of
Apple Valley, Minnesota, and Mary Ann Lester of Morehead; six grandchildren,
Daniel Daugherty and wife Kammy of Lexington, Andy Daugherty and wife Brittany
of Morehead, Jeremy Earl Lester of Georgetown, Jessica Lester and Jonah Lester,
both of Phelps,and Brian Whitt and wife Jana of Burnsville, Minnesota; five
great grandchildren, Andrea Daugherty, Payton Lester, Alyssa Lester, Austin
Wolford, and Easton Whitt. Other survivors include two brothers, J. C.
Daugherty and wife Phyllis of Phelps,and James Arthur
Daugherty of Columbus, Ohio; one sister, Loretta Urdak of Columbus, Ohio;
numerous nieces and nephews; extended family members; and friends.
Earl served his country in the U.S. Army during World War II and
was known for his strong work ethic throughout his life. A coal miner for the
Chisholm Coal Company in Pike County for many years, he was a member of United
Mine Workers of America Local 1511. For most of his life, he enjoyed gardening
and sharing his bountiful harvest with family and friends. Every morning he
greatly enjoyed greeting other "early riser" walkers in the
neighborhood. He was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather who will be
lovingly remembered.
Visitation is after 5 p.m. on Tuesday, January 15, 2013, at
Northcutt & Son Home for Funerals Memorial Chapel with special services at
7 p.m. with Bro. Earl Jones, Jr., and Rev. Glenn Mann officiating. Military
rites will be conducted by Morehead American Legion Post No. 126. Burial will
be on Wednesday, January 16, 2013, at Davidson Memorial Gardens in Ivel.
Grandsons will serve as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers will be Elmer Jones,
Robert Hayes, Bill Shelly, Dr. Matthew Birdwhistell, Robert Bennett, Charles
Blair, Buck Dawson, Roger Daugherty, and Albert Evans.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2013, Morehead,
Rowan Co., KY,
Obituary
Verlan D. Black, age 83, passed away on Wednesday, May 22, 2013, at
the Veterans Administration Medical Center in Lexington, Kentucky. Verlan was born on October 4, 1929, in
Morehead, Kentucky, the second child of John and Ollie Caudill Black.
Mr. Black is survived by his adored wife, Carolyn
Blankenship Black, whom he wed
September 2, 1972, and three beloved children, Sherry Jane (Winston) Swim,
Angela Jent (Steve Perry) and Stephen (Glenna) Jent, all of Morehead, Kentucky.
He also leaves behind cherished grandchildren, Kristal Dawne Swim, Alexandria
D. Carol Jent, Morgan Paige Jent and Sean Lunsford; two brothers, John (Dean)
Black, Jr. and James C. (Sue) Black of Georgetown, Kentucky, dear family
members Stephanie Perry, Grant Perry and Lani Perry, along with many beloved
family members and loyal friends he considered part of his family.
He was preceded in death by his parents and a sister, Hazel (Ben)
Lowe.
Verlan was a United States Army veteran of the Korean War. During
the war, he served as a Corporal in a special computer and technology unit
stationed in Okinawa, Japan. The discipline and love of country never left him.
Verlan was well known throughout the area for his carpentry skills and, along
with his brother-in-law Winston McClurg, created a successful carpentry and
building business that created some of today's best carpenters of the region.
He was famous for his attention to detail and took pride in his work. Verlan
retired in 1999 to pursue traveling and fun with his wife and family. Verlan
was a member of Johnson First Church of God, a Kentucky Colonel and an avid
University of Kentucky Wildcat fan.
Funeral services will be held at Northcutt & Son Home for
Funerals Memorial Chapel at 4 p.m. on Sunday, May 26, 2013, with the Reverend
Winston McClurg and Reverend Johnny Hatfield officiating. Burial will follow at
Brown Cemetery with full military honors by Morehead American Legion Post No.
126. Pallbearers will be Tom McClurg, Greg Lowe, Jack Whidden, Anthony Black,
Michael Black and Denton Blair.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Russell
+2014, Russell Springs, Russell Co., KY, Obituary
The Adair Progress, (KY) Date: November 13, 2014
Gilbert Grider, 63, of Russell Springs, KY, passed away Tuesday,
November 11, 2014 in Columbus, [Bartholomew
Co.,] Indiana. Gilbert was
born in Jamestown, KY on August 28, 1951, a son of the late Haidee (Blankenship) and John R. Grider.
He worked as a Fork Lift Operator for Pepsi Cola.
He was preceded in death by his parents, brothers and sisters,
Ilene, JR, Mary Kay and Linden.
He is survived by three daughters: Brittany Grider (Levi), of
Indianapolis, IN, Courtney Tippey (Ryan) of Beech Grove, IN, Kimberly Jaussaud,
of Indianapolis, IN; a son, Jay Grider (Crissy), of Indianapolis, IN; a sister,
Pauline Mann (Coy) of Jamestown, KY; a brother, Phillip Grider (Kay), of New
Whiteland, IN.; six grand daughters, 1 grandson and was the owner to a loyal
dog, Wolfie.
Funeral Services will be held at Wilson Funeral Home, at 2 PM on
Thursday, November 13th. Interment will be in the Ridgecrest Cemetery, Russell
Springs, KY.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Scott
+2013, Georgetown, Scott
Co., KY, Obituary
https://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=106251465
Eva Mae Profitt, age 70, widow to James Willard
Profitt, passed away at her home in Georgetown, Saturday, March 2, 2013. She
was born February 21, 1943 in West Liberty, Kentucky to the late Oscar and Lizzie Ball Blankenship.
She was a member of River of Life Church
and worked 18 years in housekeeping at Georgetown College.
She is survived by four daughters: Vickie
(Jeff) Woolums, Paris, KY, Debra (John) Hutchinson, Bourbon County, KY, Sandra
Kay (Paul David Jr.) Hamm, Georgetown, KY, Ms Teresa McKinney, Georgetown, KY;
12 grandchildren, 5 great grandchildren, a brother: Paul Blankenship, Lexington, KY
and sisters: Glenna Bellamy, Cynthiana, KY, Christine Grisly, Polymer, Ohio and Shirley Clark, Frankfort,
KY.
Funeral services will be 1pm Tuesday,
March 5, 2013 at Tucker, Yocum & Wilson Funeral Home with Rev. Connie
Jackson officiating. Burial will follow at the Evans Cemetery in Campton, KY
with pall bears being family and friends.
Shelby
2015, Shelbyville, Shelby Co., KY, Obituary
Published in The Sentinel-News from Apr. 7 to
Apr. 8, 2015
Gilbert "Sonny" Clark, 71, of Shelbyville, died on
Saturday, the 4th day of April, 2015, at his residence. Born in Oldham County,
he was the son of the late Gilbert Tilden Clark, Sr., and Ann Edington Clark,
and the widower of Joyce Clark.
His survivors include his brother, Terry L. Clark, Sr., of
Shelbyville, and his sister, Patricia Blankenship of Pulaski County.
There will be no services or visitation.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2015, Shelbyville, Shelby Co., KY, Obituary
Published in The Courier-Journal on Nov. 18,
2015
James E. Stephens, 90, of Shelbyville died Monday, November 16,
2015 in Louisville, [Jefferson
Co., KY].
He was a U S Marine veteran serving in World War II. He fought in
the Battle at Sugar Loaf Hill in Okinawa for which he received the Purple
Heart.
He was preceded in death by his sister, Peggy
Blankenship and step daughter,
Nicole Suzanne Cummins.
He is survived by his wife of 36 years, Patsy Stephens,
Shelbyville; daughters, Laura Seigle (Mike Dixon), Pam Deskins (Randy), Rebecca
Jaso (Martin), Lisa Stephens, all of Louisville; Peggy Norris (Michael),
Taylorsville, KY; son, Allen R. Stephens (Mary Ann), Versailles; stepsons,
Scott Cummins (Kimberly), N.C.; Stuart Cummins (Tina), Latonia, KY; Sean Kyle
Cummins, Shelbyville; step daughter, Dawn Benson (Steven), Taylor Mill, KY;
sister, Pat Paxton, Hartford, KY; 19 grandchildren and 9 great grandchildren.
Funeral services will be 11:30 A.M. Thursday, November 19, 2015 at
the Shannon Funeral Home. Burial will be in Lebanon National Cemetery, Lebanon,
KY.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2014, Simpsonville, Shelby Co., KY, Obituary
Sentinel-News (Shelbyville, KY) - July 8, 2014
Deborah Ann Chamberlain Hayes, 61, of Simpsonville, Ky., passed
away on July 7, 2014.
She is survived by her husband, Mike Hayes; daughters, Heather
Blankenship of Shelbyville and
Kandice King, of Rochester, NY; brother, Gary Chamberlain, of Palm Springs,
Calif.
The funeral will be 2 pm on Sunday at Shannon Funeral Home, 1124
Main Street. Burial will follow at Fairview Cemetery in Todd's Point with a
post-service gathering at Simpsonville Baptist Church.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2013, Waddy, Shelby Co., KY, Obituary
Sentinel-News (Shelbyville, KY) - October 22, 2013 [Tuesday]
Funeral services for Hansel Hill Sr., 97, Waddy, will be held
Friday 1:30 p.m. at LeCompte-Johnson-Taylor Funeral Home. Eugene Neyhart,
Andrew Messinger and Jonathan Wells will officiate. Burial will follow at
Bagdad Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Bobby Lee Hill, Rusty Hill, Danny Hill,
Daymond Hill, Angie Turton, Teresa Witt and Kevin Hill. Honorary bearers will
be Troy Witt, Robin Hill, Ralph Turton, Jane Hill, Pam Hill and Linda Hill.
Mr. Hill died Monday at his residence. A native of Avenstoke in
Anderson County, he spent his life as a carpenter and farmer. He was the son of
Ezra and Willie Long Hill.
He is survived by four sons Grover (Margaret) Hill, Bobby (Janet)
Hill, Hansel (Sandra) Hill Jr., Jimmy (Libby) Hill, all of Graefenburg/Peytona
area; daughter Lilly Hill Martin, New Albany, IN; seven grandchildren and eight
great-grandchildren.
Mr. Hill was preceded in death by his wife, brothers
Virgil, Stanley, Alfred, Ezra Harrison Hill and sisters Gracie Phillips, Alline Masters, Katherine Blankenship, Juanita Cox and Hallie Hill.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
1930 Census, Bridgeport, Franklin Co., KY,
Hill, Ezra 46,
M, KY, Head,
Hill, Willie 40, F, KY, Wife,
Hill, Alline 20, F, KY, Dau,
Hill, Hallie 19, F, KY, Dau,
Hill, Cathrine 17, F, KY, Dau,
Hill, Hancel 13, M, KY, Son,
Hill, Lilly 11, F, KY, Dau,
Hill, Vergil 09, M, KY, Son,
Hill, Stanley 08, M, KY, Son,
Hill, Harrison 06, M, KY, Son,
Hill, Alfred 04, M, KY, Son,
Hill, Jaunita 02, F, KY, Dau,
https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/XM6K-W1N
Simpson
2013, Franklin, Simpson Co., KY, Obituary
http://www.meaningfulfunerals.net/fh/obituaries/obituary.cfm?o_id=2174307&fh_id=14584
Mrs. Sue Wakefield Richards, age 74 of Franklin, died Monday at the
Vanderbilt Medical Center in Nashville,
[Davidson Co., TN].
Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Crafton Funeral
Home where services will be held Thursday at 1pm with burial to follow in
Restlawn Memorial Gardens.
A native of Macon County Tennessee, she was the daughter of the
late Felton Wakefield and Minnie Lee Swindle Wakefield. She was a former
Stanley Products Distributor. Mrs. Richards was a member of the Liberty Hill
Missionary Baptist Church in Bethpage, TN.
Survivors include her husband – Billy Joe Richards of Franklin; 4
children – Ricky Richards of Allen County, Danny Richards of Scottsville,
Micheal Richards and wife Cathy of Westmoreland and Sheila Richards of
Franklin; 1 brother – Charles Wakefield of Macon County, TN; 3 sisters - Faye Perrigo, Peggy Blankenship both of Macon County, TN and Robbie
Stinson of Indianapolis; 7 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2013, Franklin, Simpson Co., KY, Obituary
http://www.meaningfulfunerals.net/fh/obituaries/obituary.cfm?o_id=2264312&fh_id=14584
Mr. Danny Ralph King, age 65 of Franklin, died Tuesday, October
1st, at his residence.
Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Crafton Funeral
Home where services will be held Friday at 11am with burial to follow in
Greenlawn Cemetery.
A native of Allen County, he was the son of the late Ralph King and
Violet Draper Douglas King. He was a plumber and was employed by C&C
Plumbing.
He was preceded in death by his wife – Margaret King in 2011.
Survivors include 3children – Daniel King, Hollie Kilmon and Cory
Pitts all of Franklin; 1 sister – Carolyn Miller of Bowling Green; 6
grandchildren – Jessie Rose Chandler of Franklin, Megan Pitts of Scottsville,
Taylor Gregory, Jacob Chandler and McKenzie Turner all of Franklin and soon to
arrive Caleb King; 2 great grandchildren
– Jayden Spears of Franklin and Ty Blankenship of
Scottsville. He also leaves behind his faithful Chihuahua – Diamond.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2015, Franklin, Simpson Co., KY, Obituary
http://www.bookergilbertfh.com/
Mrs. Mildred Blankenship, age 92 (August 17, 1922) of Franklin, KY., entered into rest
Friday, January 30, 2015 at 5:03 A. M. at the Medical Center in Franklin, KY. A native of Tullahoma, TN., she was
the daughter of the late Nathan Bratcher and the late Ruby Pitt Bratcher.
She was the wife of the late
Cortez Blankenship. Mrs. Blankenship was a baptist and
retired from Lenk Manufacturing.
She is survived by 3 children
Leatha Louise Barber of Mitchellville, TN., Shirley Anne Minnis of Cottontown, TN, Ronnie Dale Blankenship of Franklin, KY, 7 grandchildren, 14 great grandchildren and 19
great grandchildren, 3 brothers Buck Bratcher of Nashville, TN, Bill Bratcher
of Symna, TN, and David Bratcher of Ashland, City, TN, 3 sisters Christine
Bratcher of Clarksville, TN, Sylvia Bratcher and Mamie Resha both of Nashville,
TN.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
SSDI: Blankenship,
Cortez, 65, 22Dec1915 - ??Sep1981, Franklin, Simpson, KY, KY-400-16-8527
Taylor
2014, Campbellsville, Taylor Co., KY, Obituary
The Adair Progress, (KY) Date: November 6, 2014
L. C. Simpson, 74, of Campbellsville, KY died Thursday, November 6,
2014 at 7:50 P.M. at his home. He was born March 18, 1940, in Adair County, to
the late Ed and Mabel Burton Simpson and was a retired painting contractor.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife,
Patricia Ann Hurt Simpson on Feb. 3, 2014 and the following siblings: Clemadine Gregory, Connie Blankenship, Lorema, Helen and Genevieve Simpson,
Junior Lumpkin, Oakley, Joe, Marshall, Chuck and Carl Sherman Simpson.
He is survived by one son, Shane Simpson of Campbellsville; two
daughters, Ashley Simpson and Tonya Ford both of Campbellsville; one brother,
Jimmy Dillon of Bowling Green; three sisters: Janie (Larey) Cole of Bronson,
Michigan, Faye Wray and Connie Lumpkin both of Campbellsville; as pecial
friend, Rondal Ford of Columbia, 10 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.
Several other relatives and friends also survive.
Funeral services were held Sunday, November 2, 2014 at 1:00 P.M.
CST at Grissom-Martin Funeral Home with Bro. Shaun Caudill officiating. Burial
in Bearwallow Cemetery Casket bearers were: Stephen Reynolds, Blake Richerson,
Austin Ford, Jody Allen, D. J. Mouser, Chris McFarland. Honorary: Noah and
Hunter Allen.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2014, Campbellsville, Taylor Co., KY, Obituary
Published in Central Kentucky News-Journal on
Dec. 11, 2014
Jean Brockman, 90, of Campbellsville, died Thursday, Dec. 4, 2014,
in Greensburg, Ky. Emma Jean was born Nov. 23, 1924, in Taylor County to the
late Robert M. and Delta Lou Cravens Gore.
She married Howard "Hootie" Brockman on Jan. 1, 1949. He
preceded her in death. She was also preceded in death by a brother, Harvey R.
Gore.
Jean was a member of Spurlington United Methodist Church.
Survivors include a son, David Howard Brockman of Campbellsville; a
daughter, Paula June Judd and her husband, Jerry Lane, of Summersville, Ky.;
two sisters, Magdaline Dudgeon and Rebecca "Becky" Blankenship and her husband, Tom, of Columbia, Ky.; a grandson, Timothy
Alan 'Tim" Brockman; a step-grandson, Trenity Lane Judd and his wife,
Brittany; a great-grandson, Kaizer Michael Brockman; a brother, H. C.
"Boss" Gore and his wife, Maye, of Campbellsville; and a host of
nieces and nephews.
Funeral was Sunday, Dec. 7, at Lyon-DeWitt-Berry Funeral Home in
Campbellsville. Bro. Roger Scott officiated. Burial was in Brookside Cemetery.
Pallbearers were Tim Brockman, Trent Brockman, Lawrence Brockman, Donald
Brockman, John Chandler and Hal Way Gore.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2015, Campbellsville, Taylor Co., KY, Obituary
http://www.parrottramsey.com/home/index.cfm/obituaries/view/fh_id/14890/id/2907945
Billy Gene Blankenship, 78, of Campbellsville, son of the late Genie Blankenship and Lovie Dile Blankenship, was born November 15, 1936, in Green County, Kentucky. He died at
2:35 P.M., Tuesday, January 13, 2015 in Louisville, [Jefferson
Co., KY].
He was a retired fork lift driver with Fruit of the Loom in
Campbellsville. He united in marriage to Rachel DeWitt December 6, 1958.
Besides his wife, Rachel Blankenship, he is survived by one son and two daughters: Michael
Blankenship and wife, Glenda
of Bowling Green, Chasity Lococo and husband, Dave of Louisville and
Debbie Foley and husband, Ronnie of Summersville;
five grandchildren: Brandie Young
and husband, Clint, Megan
Blankenship and Wade Howard of
Bowling Green, Vincent Lococo and Anna Lococo of Louisville; two
great-grandchildren: Nicole Young and Brandon Young; one brother, Gilbert
“Bill” Blankenship of
Georgetown; several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.
He was preceded in death by two brothers: James
Clifton Blankenship and Jimmy Blankenship.
Funeral Service will be at 11:00 A.M., Friday, January 16, 2015 at
Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Rev. Shaun Caudill.
Burial in Bethlehem Cemetery in Green County, Kentucky
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Todd
+2013, Clifty, Todd Co., KY, Obituary
http://www.lathamfuneralhome.com/obituaries/Arthur-Shepherd-Blankenship2262181364/#!/Obituary
Mr. Arthur Shepherd Blankenship age 90 of Clifty, KY passed away Friday June 28, 2013 1:14 p.m. at
Jennie Stuart Medical Center in Hopkinsville,
[Christian Co.],
KY of natural causes.
Services will be Monday July 1, 2013 1:00 p.m. at Latham Funeral
Home in Elkton, KY. Burial will follow in the Emberry Church Cemetery.
Mr. Arthur was born in Muhlenberg County November 16, 1922 the son
of the late Charlie and Nellie Wilkins Blankenship. He was a farmer and a Methodist by faith.
His wife Dora Lou Lear Blankenship passed away in 1989.
He is survived by one son
Terry Blankenship of Elkton, KY, two daughters Barbara Dunning of Cadiz, KY and Brenda Howell of Drakesboro, KY, two foster children Brian Mayes of
Elkton, KY and Susie Shumake of Lewisburg, KY 4 Grandchildren and 6 Great
Grandchildren.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Warren
2013, Bowling Green, Warren Co., KY, Obituary
Daily News (Bowling Green, KY) - February 8, 2013
Bessie Reba Wright, 70, of Bowling Green, died at her residence
Thursday, Feb. 7, 2013. The Allen County native was a daughter of the late
Benjamin Wright and Lucille Riddle Wright and the wife of the late Paul F.
Adkison Sr.
She was preceded in death by a son, Bill Martin Adkison; a sister,
Imogene Williams; and a brother, William Wright.
Survivors include four sons,
Johnny Adkison, Darryl Adkison, Paul F. Adkison Jr. and James Blankenship; a daughter, Farah Branham; two
grandchildren; three sisters, Dorothy Hartman, Geraldine Wright, Ruth Monroe;
and a brother, J. B. Wright.
No services will be held. Cremation was chosen under the direction
of Hardy & Son Funeral Home, Bowling Green Chapel.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2013, Bowling Green, Warren Co., KY, Obituary
Daily News (Bowling Green, KY) - July 9, 2013
Roger Eugene Cherry, 67, of Bowling Green died July 8, 2013, at The
Medical Center at Bowling Green. The Warren County
native was a son of the late Charlie Thomas and Ollie Raymer Cherry.
He is preceded in death by two sisters, Laura Cherry and Lisa Rich.
He was a supervisor at Firestone Textile, an employee of Beech Bend
Park, an avid racing fan and of the Baptist faith.
Survivors include his wife, Betty Cherry; a daughter, Tonya
Blankenship (Mike); 10 grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; three sisters,
Linda McDonald (Wayne), Debbie LaMastus and Marie Feagan; two brothers, Charles
Cherry Jr. (Pam) and David Cherry (Kelly).
Visitation is from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. today at Hardy & Son
Funeral Home, Bowling Green Chapel, with memorial service at 7:30 p.m. today.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2013, Bowling Green, Warren Co., KY, Obituary
Daily News (Bowling Green, KY) - November 3, 2013
John Dale Waters, 4 months, passed away Oct. 28, 2013, at
Vanderbilt Children's Hospital in Nashville. He is the son of Amanda and
Johnathan Waters, who survive, of Bowling Green.
He is also survived by his two sisters, Gabrielle Nicole Waters and
Trinity Anne Waters; maternal grandmother Penny Ann Mills and Matt Bowers,
Bowling Green; paternal grandfather James Minor and Heather Minor Blankenship, Glasgow; paternal grandparents Tammy
Waters Wolfe and Tad Wolfe, Bowling Green; and maternal great-grandmother
Sandra Prewitt and paternal great-grandmother Shirley Jones, both of Bowling Green.
Aunts and uncles include Heather Waters Miller, husband Charles; Matthew
Waters, wife Morgan; April Mills and Aaron Mills, all of Bowling Green; and
Jessie Minor, Bowling Green.
He was preceded in death by his grandfather, John Henry Waters.
Precious baby boy, you were a gift from heaven given to us only for
a time. Your beautiful smile brought joy to our hearts, and you brightened our
days. You will forever be in our hearts and minds. You will be warm and safe
wrapped in the arms of Jesus and will play happily among the angels until we
meet again. We love you.
Funeral is at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the funeral home, with burial at
Fairview Cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2014, Bowling Green, Warren
Co., KY, Obituary
Daily News (Bowling Green, KY) - March 16, 2014
Henry Earl "Skid" Williams, 87, of Bowling Green, died
March 15, 2014. The Warren County native was a son of the late George and Helen
Merideth Williams, husband of the late Kathryn Pennington Williams and preceded in death by a brother, Curtis Williams.
He was a teacher at Allen County Vocational School, member of
Jackson Grove Baptist Church and served in the Army Air Force.
Survivors include three daughters,
Janice Fay Hall (David), Marilyn Kay Parrigin (J.P.) and Kathy Jo Blankenship (Doyle); nine
grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; a sister, Virginia Gregory; and several
nieces and nephews.
Funeral service is at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Hardy & Son Funeral
Home, Bowling Green chapel, with burial in Penns
Chapel Cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2015, Bowling Green, Warren Co., KY, Obituary
Daily News (Bowling Green, KY) Date: February 7, 2015
Mildred Irene Wells Wilson, 82, of Bowling Green, went home to be
with the Lord on Feb. 5, 2015. She was born to Lonnie Wells and Ethel Slaughter
Wells in Edmonson County on Aug. 9, 1932.
She married Glenn Wilson on July 2, 1950. She was a dedicated
homemaker and mother of eight children.
She is survived by her children,
Steve Wilson and wife Lela of Hendersonville, Tenn., Ross Wilson and wife
Jeanie of Smiths Grove, Debbie Napier and husband Darrell of Bowling Green,
Danny Wilson and wife Wendy of Smiths Grove, Donna Minton and husband Jerry of
La Plata, Md., Stacey
Blankenship and husband Tim of
Fredericksville, Va., Michael Wilson of Bowling Green and Kevin Wilson and wife
Tina of Bowling Green; 15 grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren.
A visitation will be from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday at Pine Grove
Presbyterian Church on Ky. 743 in Edmonson County. The service and internment
will follow at 2 p.m.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Timothy W. Blankenship – b.01Sep1965 -
Fredericksville, VA: https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:29GF-XJN
Relatives: Betty L. Blankenship, Donna
Blankenship, Stacey C. Blankenship, Timothy Blankenship.
2015, Bowling Green,
Warren Co., KY, Obituary
Daily News (Bowling Green, KY) Date: June 25, 2015
Brenda Lee Britt Whitaker, 52, of Bowling Green, died at 11:09 p.m.
June 23, 2015, at her residence surrounded by her loving family. She was born
in Scottsville to the late Emanuel R. and Elsie Pauline Shockley Britt.
She is also preceded in death by her brother, Jimmy Britt and sister Rosa Lee Britt. She was a loving housewife and
homemaker. She was a member of Madison Avenue General Baptist Church.
She is survived by her husband of 32 years, Jimmy Whitaker of
Bowling Green; her sons, James Emanuel Whitaker (Shannon), Joshua Lee Whitaker
and Jacob Edward Whitaker (Diana), all of Bowling Green; sisters Linda Blankenship, Jo Ann
Watt, Vivian Legieza and Wanda Brisbois; brothers Roger Dale Britt, Tommy Wayne
Britt and Jason Emanuel Britt; and nine grandchildren, Damon, Caleigh, Chyenne,
Keira, Leim, Jase, George, Charlie and Jacob.
Funeral service will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at the J. C. Kirby
& Son, Broadway Avenue chapel, with burial in Stallard Springs Cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Wayne
2013, Monticello, Wayne Co., KY, Obituary
Wayne County Outlook (KY) - May 14, 2013
Alvin Brown, age 65, of Monticello, Ky., passed away Thursday, May
2, 2013. He was born December 26, 1947 in Oakman, Ala., the son of the late
Grady and Donie Belle (Whitehead) Brown.
He is survived by his wife Emaline Coffey Brown; two daughters
Sheila Clingerman and Melissa Brown; six grandchildren; and one
great-grandchild. He is also survived by three sisters Betty
Blankenship, Elizabeth Turpin,
and Kathaleen Wise; along with a host of family and friends who mourn his
passing.
He was preceded in death by his son Johnny Mack Brown; and two
sisters Margaret Bows and Faye Odom.
Funeral services were held Thursday, May 9, 2013 at 2 p.m. at World
Wide Ministries with Bro. Danny Lawless officiating. Burial was in the Perk
Bell Cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2013, Steubenville, Wayne Co., KY, Obituary
http://www.hicksvaughnfh.com/fh/obituaries/obituary.cfm?o_id=2312446&fh_id=12478
Charles G. Blankenship was born July 16, 1935 and departed this life Saturday, November
2, 2013 reaching the age of 78. He was the son of the late McKinley and Virginia (Gibson) Blankenship.
He is survived by: his wife,
Barbara (Duff) Blankenship; one son, Charles Edward (Pat) Blankenship; one brother, Chester (Carol) Blankenship; sister-in-law, Helen Barker and one step
grandson, John Scott Billhimer. He is also survived by: his hunting buddies,
Donald Brown and Arthur Durkee; and good friends, Carl and Bonnie May; along
with a host of family and friends who mourn his passing.
The family will receive friends on Tuesday, November 5, 2013 from 5
– 7 pm at Steubenville Baptist Church. Masonic services will be at 7 pm, with
the Eastern Star service to follow. Funeral services will be Tuesday, November
5, 2013 at 7:30 pm at Steubenville Baptist Church.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Webster
+2013, Providence, Webster Co., KY, Obituary
The Messenger, (Madisonville, KY) - June 2, 2013
Jean Blankenship Stull, 93, of Providence, formerly of Lisman, died Friday, May 31, 2013,
at Shemwell's Nursing Home in Providence. She was a retired teacher and a
member of Lisman Cumberland Presbyterian Church in Lisman.
She was preceded in death by her husband, H. K. Stull, and a son,
Jim Stull.
Survivors include her daughter, Jeannie Beavers, and son, Ken Stull
Sr.
Private graveside services will be at Lisman Cemetery at a later
date. Bro. Mike Franklin will officiate.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2014, Providence, Webster Co., KY, Obituary
The Gleaner, (Henderson, KY) Date: September 4, 2014
Dorothy Mae McDowell, 86, Providence, died Friday, Aug. 29, 2014 at
Hillside Center Nursing Home in Madisonville,
[Hopkins Co., KY].
She was a keypunch operator for IBM in Los Angeles. She was a
member of the VFW Post 5484 Ladies Auxiliary and Providence General Baptist
Church.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 30 years, Frank
McDowell; one stepdaughter, Mary Frank Alsbrooks; and her parents, Lawrence and
Anna Makins Taylor.
Survivors include one son, Rick Guizio of Providence; one sister, Betty Blankenship of Garden Grove, Calif.; three grandchildren; six
great-grandchildren.
Services will be at 1 p.m. Saturday at Providence General Baptist
Church.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2015, Providence, Webster Co., KY, Obituary
The Gleaner, (Henderson, KY) Date: February 7, 2015
Kenneth Baker Stull Sr., 76, Providence, died Wednesday, Feb. 4,
2015, in Sebring, [Highlands Co.,] Fla.
He was preceded in death by his parents, H. K. Stull and Jean Elizabeth Blankenship Stull.
Survivors include his wife of 56 years, Alice Mae Gentry Stull; one
daughter, Susan Stull Owens; one son, Kenneth Baker "Bo" Stull Jr.;
one sister, Jeannie Beavers; and six grandchildren.
Services will be at 1:30 p.m. Sunday at Jones Funeral Home in
Providence. Interment will be in Slaughters Cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Whitley
2014, Corbin, Whitley Co., KY, Obituary
The Times-Tribune, (Corbin, KY) - February 6, 2014
Lena Jones, 87, of Corbin passed away Tuesday night, Feb. 4, 2014,
at The Heritage. She was a member of Good Hope Baptist Church. Born Sept. 22,
1926, in Laurel County, she was the daughter of the late Jake and Samantha
Watkins.
In addition to her father and mother, she was preceded in death by
her first husband, John Asher and her second husband John Croley Jones; one
son, Mitchell Asher; three brothers: Mark Watkins, Earl Watkins, and Albert
Watkins; and one sister: Ann Blankenship .
Survivors include one son: Michael Asher, of Corbin; two sisters:
Ruby Craig and Edna Evans; and two brothers: Jakie Ray Watkins and Bill
Watkins, as well as other relatives and many friends, to mourn her passing.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 9, 2014, in
the Hart Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Doyle Lester officiating. Burial
will follow in Cumberland Memorial Gardens at Lily.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2014, Corbin, Whitley Co., KY, Obituary
The News Journal, (Corbin, KY) Date: September 3, 2014
Lieutenant Colonel (retired) Monroe Webb, 84, formerly of Newcomb,
[Campbell Co.,]
TN, departed this life Aug. 22nd in Huntsville,
[Madison Co.]
AL. He was born December 12, 1929 to parents, Robley D. Webb (Veteran of the
First World War) and Etta
Blankenship Webb, in Scott
County, TN.
Brothers preceding Monroe in death were Columbus, Willard and John.
Sisters preceding Monroe in death were Corylee, Edna, Pauline and Gladys.
He is survived by brother, James of Jellico, Estus of Chicago, IL,
and Paul of Newcomb, TN.
He was of humble beginnings and proudly served his country as a
Special Forces Army Ranger, both in foreign countries and the United States. An American soldier. Courtesy of The
Harp Funeral Home of Jellico, TN.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
1940 Census, District 5, Scott Co., TN,
Webb, Robby D. 40, M, TN, Head,
Webb, Etta 36, F, TN, Wife,
Webb, Columbus 20, M, TN, Son,
Webb, Willard 17, M, TN, Son,
Webb, John L. 15, M, TN, Son,
Webb, Edna 13,
F, TN, Dau,
Webb, Monroe 12, M, TN, Son,
Webb, Paulene 10, F, TN, Dau,
Webb, Gladys 08, F, TN, Dau,
Webb, James 06, M, TN, Son,
Webb, Estus 03, M, TN, Son,
https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/K4ZP-1RZ
2014, Williamsburg, Whitley Co., KY, Obituary
The Times-Tribune, (Corbin, KY) - February 10, 2014
Christine Singleton, of Kersey Road, Williamsburg, departed this
life on Wednesday, Feb. 5, 2014, at her home in Williamsburg. She was 84 years,
6 months and 4 days of age. She was born on July 1, 1929, in Whitley County, to
the late Frank Rains and Emma Jane Rains.
In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her
husband, Clyde Singleton Sr.; son, Jimmy Singleton; grandson, Jason Perry;
sisters, Geneva Brown and Cora Goins; brothers, L. B. Rains and R. L. Rains;
and six step children, Jo Ann
Silcox, Jetta Blankenship, Bessie Leach, Bobby Singleton, Jack Singleton
and Clyde Ernest Singleton Jr. She was a member of Clearfork Baptist Church.
She is survived by three daughters, Shirley Ayers (husband Roger),
Thelma Perry, and Brenda Lawson (husband Bob) all of Williamsburg; two sons,
Joe Singleton(wife Phyllis) and Willie Singleton (wife Melody), both of
Williamsburg; three stepchildren, Betty Lou Neely, of Jellico, Tenn., Dave
Singleton (Karen) and Lottie Skelton (Edgar), of Detroit, Mich.; grandchildren,
Bobby Joe Lawson, Brian Lawson, Brad Lawson, Tyler Ayers, Stacey Ayers, Amber
Faulkner, Sean Ayers, Matthew Singleton, Jordan Singleton, Christy Jones,
Justin Singleton, Hala Singleton, Brittany Leach and Ryan Leach; several
step-grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; many nieces and nephews; and a host
of other relatives and friends to mourn her passing.
The funeral service will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 8, 2014, at
the Croley Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Gerald Mullins and the Rev. Billy
Carpenter officiating. She will be laid to rest in the Douglas Cemetery in
Jellico, Tenn.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2014, Williamsburg, Whitley Co., KY, Obituary
The Times-Tribune, (Corbin, KY) Date: August 17, 2014
Ivary Anderson, 88, of Blakes Fork Road, Williamsburg, passed away
Friday, Aug. 15, 2014, at his home. He was born on June 5, 1926, in Whitley
County to the late Abraham Anderson and Ida (Young) Anderson.
He was a member of and attended Mt. Ash Baptist Church. He was a
veteran of the U.S. Army and World War II. Mr. Anderson served our nation
during World War II as a member of the United States Army. Staff Sgt. Anderson
was assigned to Company A of the 21stInfantry Regiment of the 24th Division.
The 21stInfantry participated in World War II from the opening battle and was
among the last of the Allied units to cease firing.
As a Squad Leader, Staff Sgt. Anderson fought with other dedicated
soldiers to defeat the Japanese in the Philippines. For its part in the
operation, the 21st Infantry received the Philippine Presidential
Unit Citation. Throughout the months of 1945 and until the Japanese surrender,
the 21st Infantry was engaged in continuous combat. In October 1945, SSGT
Anderson and members of the 21st Infantry arrived in Japan for occupation
duties. SSGT Anderson was a dedicated patriot and distinguished himself as a
soldier for his country and for the Lord.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Marcella Frazier Anderson;
his parents, Ida and Abe Anderson; brother, Lonnie Anderson; and sister, Della
Anderson.
He is survived by his seven children, Lonnie Anderson and wife
Glinda, of Williamsburg, Larry Anderson and wife Bev, of Williamsburg, Iva June
Reeves and husband Ron, of Mason, Ohio, Kay Schwartz and husband Steve, of
Williamsburg, the Rev. Bobby Anderson and wife Polly, of Williamsburg, Irma
Campbell, of Williamsburg, and Darrell Anderson and wife Sharon, of
Williamsburg; grandchildren: Aaron and Claudia Anderson, Brandon and Kellie
Anderson, Eric and Ashley Anderson, Amber and Bryant Rains, Shane Anderson,
Mathew and Kayla Anderson, Sierra Anderson, Jeremy Mays, Byron and Angie Mays,
Tonya and David Malone, Susan and Dustin Rose, Addison, Cheyla, Joshua
Anderson, Jason and Laura Campbell, Valerie and Paul Newman, Kimberly and Todd
Jackson, Jamie and B. J. Amburgey, and Tiffany Evans; great-grandchildren: Nicholas Anderson, Allyson Anderson, Elizabeth
Anderson, Emily Anderson, Peyton Anderson, Darcie Anderson, Reis Anderson,
Bryce Anderson, Caleb Anderson, Haydon Rains, Benjamin Anderson, Cierra Mays,
Luke Mays Austin Oder, Andrew Oder, Abby Oder, Ashton Gatliff, A.J. Gatliff,
Alyssa Gatliff, Molly Malone, Samuel Malone, Tyler Rose, Landen Rose, Brody
Rose, Ryan Blankenship , William Blankenship
, Molly Pennington, Lorelai Newman and Payton Evans; one sister, Bonnie Hill,
of St. Clair, Missouri; many nieces and nephews; and a host of other family and
friends to mourn his passing.
The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 19, 2014, at the Croley
Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Bob Anderson, the Rev. Jimmy Logan, and the
Rev. Billy Carpenter officiating. Military graveside honors will be conducted.
Interment will be at the Whitley Memorial Gardens.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2015, Williamsburg,
Whitley Co., KY, Obituary
The Times-Tribune, (Corbin, KY) Date: July 8, 2015
Calvin Blankenship,
age 55, of Williamsburg, passed away Saturday, July 4, 2015, at Continue Care
Hospital in Corbin, [Whitley
Co., KY]. He was born in
Louisville, on Aug. 11, 1959, to the late Clayton and Katie (Kelly) Blankenship.
In addition to his parents he was also preceded in death by two brothers Joe and Robert Blankenship and a brother-in-law Boyd Oliver.
He is survived by his wife,
Pam (Herl) Blankenship , of Williamsburg; three sons, Steven
Michael Blankenship and wife Amber, of Broken Arrow, Oklahoma, Steven Noe and
wife Angela, of Corbin, and Michael Noe and wife Christian, of Somerset; one
daughter, Maranda Noe and fiancé Adam Lewis, of Corbin; three sisters, Ruth
Meredith and husband William, Janice Oliver and Kathleen
Kirll, all of Louisville; and one brother,
Stewart Blankenship, of
Louisville; plus a host of other family and friends to mourn his passing.
Funeral services will be Thursday, July 9, 2015, at 1 p.m. in the
O'Neil-Lawson Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Lonnie Godsey officiating.
Burial will be in the Pleasant View Cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2015, Williamsburg,
Whitley Co., KY,Obituary
The Times-Tribune, (Corbin, KY) Date: July 24, 2015
Sharon Rutherford Grubbs ("Meemaw") passed away on July
13, 2015, in Gainesville, [Alachua
Co.,] Florida.
Sharon has left behind many friends and family members who will
both mourn her passing and rejoice in the life she lived and the memories she
created.
She is survived by her husband, Eddie Grubbs, of Williamsburg;
sister, Shirley Rhode, of Brunswick, Ohio; daughters, Terry Padilla and husband
Jose, and Sherry Rutherford Taylor; grandchildren,
Jeremy Estep and wife Chrissy
Blankenship , Stacey Woods and
husband Garrett, Ashley Cox, Jessica Padilla, Joey Padilla and wife Chelsea
Cornett, Tiffany Cox, Jeffrey Cox, and Megan Taylor; and great-grandchildren,
Hannah Hyde, Ethan Woods, Madison Jones, Levi Estep, Angel Cox, Rylee Padilla,
Presley Hensley and Kloee Padilla.
In lieu of a funeral, the family is having a Celebration of Life
Memorial for Sharon. The memorial will be on Sunday, Aug. 2, 2015, from noon
until 3 p.m. at Poplar Grove Baptist Church in Corbin. All family and friends
are welcome to attend. Sharon's wishes were to have her family and friends come
together over food and great memories to celebrate her passing.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Wolfe
2013, Campton, Wolfe Co., KY, Obituary
The Record, (Leitchfield, KY) - June 23, 2013
Jerry Wayne Epple, 56, of Campton died Monday, June 17, 2013, at
his home. He was a carpenter and a loving husband, father, and grandfather.
He is survived by his wife Sue Epple; his son Wesley (Heather)
Epple of Campton; and his daughter Sommer (Rocky) Allen of Campton. He is also
survived by his mother, Sylvia Agee; brothers
Marvin Agee, Gerald Lane, and Donnie
Blankenship; and a sister
Linda Lou Terrill. He is also survived by a host of nieces and nephews and a
special niece, Kayla Taulbee.
He is preceded in death by his sister, Glenda Lane and Vonda
Taulbee.
In honor of Jerry's wishes cremation was chosen and there will be
no services to follow.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Woodford
+2014, Versailles,
Woodford Co., KY, Obituary
http://www.blackburnandward.com/sitemaker/sites/blackb0/obit.cgi?user=1275696Blankenship
Harrison Blankenship,
June 22, 1925 - March 25, 2014
Survived By Daughter Edna Cunningham.
Preceded in Death By, Father
Dennis Blankenship, Mother
Anna Mae Harrod Blankenship, Spouse
Mayme Adams Blankenship,
Funeral; Friday March 28, 2014, 2:00 pm at
Blackburn and Ward Funeral Home. Burial; Friday March 28, 2014 at Rose Crest Cemetery
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com