2016-2017, KY, Compiled by James W. Blankenship jkblank1(at)sbcglobal.net
Adair
+2017, Columbia, Adair
Co., KY, Death
Published in The Courier-Journal on Mar. 11,
2017
Ricky Blankenship,
53, of Columbia, died March 9, 2017.
Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2017, Columbia, Adair
Co., KY, Death
http://www.columbiamagazine.com/index.php?sid=89179
Ricky Blankenship, of Columbia, KY
passed away Thursday, March 9, 2017, in Bowling Green, Warren County,
KY, at the age of 53 years, six months, and 21 days. He was born August 16,
1963 in Columbia, Adair County, KY. He was the son of the late Condy Blankenship and is survived
by his mother Gladys Curry Blankenship of Columbia, KY.
Ricky was a member of the Columbia Church
of God, owner of Blankenship Recycling and Storage for several years and was a
coin and baseball card collector
He is survived by his wife, Peggy Bryant Blankenship of Columbia, KY,
and the following:
Two brothers: Danny Blankenship of Leitchfield, KY; and Jeff Blankenship of Columbia, KY.
One niece: Holly Blankenship. One nephew: Jonathan Blankenship. Father-in-law:
David Bryant and Tammy Durham of Greensburg, KY
Funeral service will be Saturday, March 11, 2017 at 1pmCT/2pmET, at
Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home, 210 Greensburg Street, Columbia, KY, with
Bro. Gene Conover the officiating clergy. Interment will be in the Columbia
Cemetery, 315 Campbellsville Street, Columbia, KY.
+2017, Columbia, Adair Co., KY, Obituary
Published in Lexington Herald-Leader on July
30, 2017
Noel "Red" Blankenship, 72 [1945], Columbia, died Fri. [02Jul2017].
Funeral Sun 2:00 PM Stotts-Phelps-McQueary.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2017, Columbia, Adair Co., KY, Obituary
http://www.columbiamagazine.com/index.php?sid=91875
Noel Lee (Red) Blankenship, 72, of
Glensfork, KY passed away Friday, July 28, 2017 at 12:10pmCT, at Signature
Health Care/Summit Manor in Columbia, KY after several months
illness. He was born near Glensfork, Adair County, KY on November 12, 1944. He
was the son of the late Charles & Cordia Inez Thomas Blankenship.
He worked for the Kentucky Department of
Highways for 27 years and retired in 1999. He was a farmer. He had recently
professed his faith in Christ. Red was an avid dog lover and was preceded in
death by many of his loving dog companions.
Mr. Blankenship was preceded in death by
his wife Anna Pearl Beaty Blankenship in 2001.
Survived by: One sister-in-law: Zellie
McGaha and husband Rollin of Barnett’s Creek, KY. Special friends: Junior and
Jodie Giles of Columbia, KY; Shad and Tabatha Giles of Glensfork, KY; Reece
Giles, and Leslie and Brandon Nokes & Family of Glensfork, KY. Friend:
Rosie Lee Bennett and family of Columbia, KY
Funeral service will be Sunday, July 30,
2017 at 2pmCT, at Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home, 210 Greensburg Street,
Columbia, KY, with Bro. Daniel Keaton, the officiating clergy. Interment will
be in the Columbia Cemetery, 315 Campbellsville Street, Columbia, KY.
+2017, Columbia, Adair Co., KY, Obituary
The Adair Progress, (KY) - August 31, 2017
Susie Magdalene "Mag" Dudgeon, 90, of Columbia, KY, died
Monday, Aug. 28, 2017 at 8:57 a.m. at her home. She was born March 10, 1927, in
Taylor County, to the late Robert Morris and Delta Lou Cravens Gore.
She married Floyd Dudgeon in 1946 and was married 42 years until
his death in 1988. She was a member of Cane Valley Baptist Church and a
homemaker.
In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death
by two siblings; Harvey Gore and Jean Brockman and a nephew; Michael Gore.
She is survived by: one stepdaughter, Ruby Sublett of Louisville;
one sister, Rebecca Blankenship of Columbia; one brother, H. C. Gore of
Campbellsville; nieces and nephews, Martha Blankenship, Robin Gibson, Charlotte Chandler, Walter Blankenship, Jr., Dave Gore, David Brockman, June Judd, Kay
Dile, Vickie Buckman, Hal Wayne Gore and Rene Marcum.
Funeral service was held, Wednesday, Aug. 30, 2017 at 1:00 p.m. at
Grissom-Martin Funeral Home with Rev. John Chowning officiating. Burial was in
Cane Valley Cemetery. Casket Bearers
were: John Chandler, Walter Blankenship, Jr.,
Hal Wayne Gore, Dave Gore, Trent Judd, andWilliam Sneed.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2017, Glensfork, Adair
Co., KY, Obituary
The Adair Progress, (KY) - August 10, 2017
Noel Lee "Red" Blankenship 72, of Glensfork, KY, passed away Friday, July 28, 2017 at
12:10 p.m. at Signature Health Care -Summit Manor in Columbia, [Adair Co.,] KY after several months
illness. He was born near Glensfork on Nov. 12, 1944 to the late Charles and Cordia Inez Thomas Blankenship.
He worked for the Kentucky Department of Highways for 27 years and
retired in 1999 he was a farmer, he had recently professed his faith in Christ.
Mr. Blankenship was preceded in death by his wife Anna Pearl
Beaty Blankenship in 2001. Red
was an avid dog lover and was preceded in death by many of his loving dog
companions.
He is survived by: one sister-in-law, Zellie McGaha and husband
Rollin of Barnett's Creek; special friends, Junior and Jodie Giles of Columbia,
Shad and Tabatha Giles of Glensfork, Reece Giles, Leslie and Brandon Nokes and
Family of Glensfork; friend, Rosie Lee Bennett and Family of Columbia.
Funeral service was held Sunday, July 30, 2017 at
Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home with Bro. Daniel Keaton officiating.
Interment was in the Columbia Cemetery. Pallbearers were: Matt Brummett, Tony
Burton, Blane Frazier, Reece Giles, Shad Giles, and Brandon Nokes.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Allen
2016, Scottsville, Allen Co., KY, Obituary
Daily News (Bowling Green, KY) - June 15, 2016
Danny Reed Bunch Sr., 64, of Scottsville, passed away June 14,
2016, at The Medical Center at Scottsville. He was born in Warren County on
June 8, 1952, to the late James Reed Bunch and Helen Marie Meeks Bunch, who
survives.
Mr. Bunch was a warehouse manager for Southern States and served in
the Army Reserves.
In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by one
grandson, Justin Bunch; his second wife, Lamona Sue Bunch; and one brother, Don
Wayne Bunch.
He is survived by one son, Danny "D.R." Bunch Jr. (Renee)
of Bowling Green; one daughter, Laurie Blankenship (Corey Krulik) of Scottsville; four
sisters, Pam Bullock (Jeff), Alvaton, Melinda Bunch, Alvaton, Deborah Sneed
(Larry), Alvaton, and Donna Morehead, Bowling Green; one brother, Brice Bunch,
Bowling Green; six grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and several nieces
and nephews.
Funeral is at 2 p.m. Friday at J.C. Kirby & Son, Lovers Lane
chapel, with burial in Bethany Baptist Church Cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2016, Scottsville, Allen Co., KY, Obituary
http://www.tributes.com/obituary/show/Kathy-Ann-Williams-103905330
Kathy Ann (Blankenship) Williams, of Scottsville, Kentucky, passed away on
Sunday, August 28, 2016.
She was married to Clay.
Cremation was chosen and memorial service will be 2:00 P.M. Friday
September 2 2016 at Liberty Missionary Baptist Church with Bro. Mike Johns
officiating and burial in Liberty Cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2016, Scottsville, Allen Co., KY, Obituary
http://www.goadfh.com/obits/obituary.php?id=617191
Kathy Ann Blankenship Williams, 59 [1957], of Scottsville, KY died Sunday, August
28, 2016 at Medical Center at Scottsville.
The Scottsville, KY native was an office
manager and attended Liberty Missionary Baptist Church.
She was preceded in death by her
father-in-law: Ray G. Williams.
She was a daughter of the late Samuel Monroe
Blankenship and Barbara Ann Vinson Blankenship, who survives. She is survived by her
husband of 38 years: Clay Williams, Scottsville, KY; 1 daughter: Jessica
Katelynd Williams, Scottsville, KY; Her mother: Barbara
Blankenship, Scottsville, KY; 1 sister: Jane Labadie and husband, George,
Scottsville, KY; Her mother-in-law: Alyne Williams, Scottsville, KY; 1
sister-in-law: Ozelle Hackett and husband, Jeff, Westfield, IN; 1 niece: Rachel
Herrington and husband, Ean, Scottsville, KY; 2 nephews: Jackson Hackett and
Graham Hackett, Westfield, IN;
Cremation was chosen and memorial service
will be 2:00 P.M. Friday, September 2, 2016 at Liberty Missionary Baptist
Church with Bro. Mike Johns officiating and burial in Liberty Cemetery.
+2016, Scottsville, Allen Co., KY, Obituary
Daily News (Bowling Green, KY) - September 3, 2016
Margie "Sugar" Armour Jones, 77 [1939], of Scottsville, KY died Friday,
September 2, 2016 at the Medical Center at Bowling Green, [Warren
Co., KY]. She was a
daughter of the late Raymond Armour and Elizabeth "Sweetheart" Pardue
Armour Fisher and wife of the late Bobby Glen Jones.
The Scottsville, KY native was a former employee of Washington
Overall Manufacturing and retired employee of Sumitomo.
She is survived by 2 sons: Glen Jones and wife, Nancy, and Kenny
Jones and wife, Cathy, all of Scottsville, KY; 1 daughter: Karen Lynn Keen and
husband, Lee, Scottsville, KY; 2 sisters:
Marie Blankenship and husband,
Jenner, Adolphus, KY and Alice Lones and husband,
Russell, Scottsville, KY; 7 grandchildren: Josh Jones, Jeremy Jones, Bekah
Tabor, Jake Jones, Justin Keen, Amy Jones and Waylon Keen; 11 great
grandchildren, 2 step great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be 1:00 p.m. Monday at Goad Funeral Home
Chapel with burial in Crescent Hill Cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2017, Scottsville, Allen Co., KY, Obituary
Daily News (Bowling Green, KY) - September 2, 2017
Susan Scott Hallawell Raby went to be with the Lord on Friday,
September 1, 2017. She was born March 21, 1950 in Louisville, KY to the late
Dr. Robert G. Hallawell and the late Mary Goodpaster Hallawell.
Susan was a dedicated employee of the Allen County Board of
Education and the Sumner County Board of Education where she taught Art
Education for a combined 37 years. She graduated with honors from Western
Kentucky University and began her career in Allen County in 1972. She was an
avid lover of all things Art. The family requests memorials be
made to the Hospice House of Southern Kentucky and Art Matters of Bowling
Green, KY.
She was preceded in death by her brother, Jimmy Hallawell.
She is survived by her three children
and their spouses; Taylor
Blankenship and husband, Chris, Scott
Raby and wife, Olivia, and Patrick Raby and wife, Claire. She is also survived
by her beloved granddaughter, Allie Morgan Blankenship whom she loved dearly with all her heart.
Other survivors include her sister, Morgan Hallawell Wells, sister-in-law Pat
Hallawell, several nieces and nephews and many dear friends.
Funeral services will be conducted Monday, September 4, 2017 at
11:00 A.M. at Harwood & Strode Funeral Home in Scottsville, KY. Cremation
was chosen and a private family graveside service will be at a later date in
Owingsville, KY.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2017, Scottsville, Allen Co., KY, Obituary
http://www.tributes.com/obituary/show/Douglas-Blankenship-105582107
Douglas Blankenship,
March 13, 1927 - December 10, 2017, Scottsville, Kentucky
The Scottsville, KY native was the retired co-owner of Blankenship Auto Sales, co-owner of Steve & Douglas Dump
Truck Service and in his later years of retirement he stayed busy working on
lawnmowers, a US. Army veteran of the Korean Conflict and
member of Pleasant Grove General Baptist Church where he formerly served as
songleader and loved singing and playing Bluegrass Gospel music.
Funeral services will be 2:00 P.M. Wednesday, December 13, 2017 at
Goad Funeral Home with Bro. Gus Gregory and Bro. Donald Huntsman officiating
and burial in Crescent Hill Cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2017, Scottsville, Allen Co., KY, Obituary
Daily News (Bowling Green, KY) - December 11, 2017
Douglas L. Blankenship, 90, died in Medical Center at Scottsville, December 10, 2017.
Goad Funeral Home, Scottsville
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2017, Scottsville, Allen Co., KY, Funeral
http://www.tributes.com/obituary/show/Douglas-Blankenship-105582107
Douglas Blankenship of Scottsville,
Kentucky was born on March 13, 1927 and passed away on Sunday, December 10,
2017.
The Scottsville, KY native was the
retired co-owner of Blankenship Auto Sales, co-owner of Steve & Douglas Dump Truck Service
and in his later years of retirement he stayed busy working on lawnmowers, a
U.S. Army veteran of the Korean Conflict and member of Pleasant Grove General
Baptist Church where he formerly served as song leader and loved singing and
playing Bluegrass Gospel music.
Funeral services will be 2:00 P.M.
Wednesday, December 13, 2017 at Goad Funeral Home with Bro. Gus Gregory and
Bro. Donald Huntsman officiating and burial in Crescent Hill Cemetery.
Anderson
2016, Lawrenceburg, Anderson Co., KY, Obituary
Sterling McDaniel, 84, passed away Saturday, November 26, 2016 at
his home. Born March 25, 1932 in Woodford County, KY.
He was the son of the late Neeley and Helen Blankenship McDaniel.
Sterling worked as a truck driver for Lawrenceburg Transfer for 42
years. He enjoyed cooking and raising a garden.
Sterling was also preceded in death by his first wife Frances Eaves
McDaniel; a grandson, David Soard; a daughter in law Penny Snapp McDaniel; a
brother, Gene McDaniel; three sisters, Opal Hockensmith, Katheryn Hockensmith
and Dorothy Slucher.
Sterling is survived by his wife of 25 years Linda F. Casey, also
survived by a son, Larry McDaniel of Lexington; two daughters, Patricia Smith
of Frankfort and Cheryl McDaniel of Lexington; four grandchildren, three great
grandchildren; a sister, Christine Baker of Versailles; and two brothers,
Leonard (Velda) McDaniel of Georgetown and Bill (Marilyn) McDaniel of
Lawrenceburg.
Funeral services will be held at 1:00 PM Wednesday, November 30 at
the Ritchie & Peach Funeral Home with Pastor Tony Andrade officiating.
Burial will follow in Sunset Memorial Gardens. Serving as pallbearers will be
Danny Baker, Shannon McDaniel, Eugene McDaniel, Billy McDaniel, Mark Casey and
Donald Cole. Honorary pallbearers will be Leonard McDaniel, Aiden McDaniel, Wesley
McDaniel, Bill McDaniel and Kenny Smith
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
1940 Census,
Pinckard, District 5, Woodford Co., KY,
McDaniel, Nealy 41, M, KY, Head,
McDaniel, Helen 27, F, KY, Wife,
McDaniel,
William A. 09, M, KY, Son,
McDaniel, Sterling 08, M, KY, Son,
McDaniel, Eugene 06, M, KY, Son,
Sullivan,
Dorothy 13, F,
KY, SDau,
https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:K7BH-SF2
1930 Census,
District 2, Scott Co., KY,
McDaniel, Nealie 33, M, KY, Head,
McDaniel, Helen 19, F, KY, Wife,
https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:XMFR-6YH
Continued on
next page
Mc Daniel,
Catherine 10, F, KY, Dau,
Mc Daniel, Opal 08, F, KY, Dau,
Sullivan,
Dorothy 03, F,
KY, SDau,
https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:XMFR-6Y8
Helen
Blankenship McDaniel – d.Jan1994- Woldford Co., KY:
http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=166142013
Ballard
+2016, Barlow, Co., KY, Death
http://www.tributes.com/obituary/show/Dorothy-Nell-Blankenship-103937391
Dorothy Nell Blankenship of Barlow, Kentucky, was born on April 29, 1932 and passed away on
Sunday, September 11, 2016.
She was married to Harvey.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2016, Barlow, Ballard Co., KY, Obituary
http://www.paducahsun.com/PrintPage/091316_PS_Obit_Blankenship-997957
Dorothy Nell Blankenship, 84, died
Sunday, September 11, 2016, at Baptist Health Paducah, [McCracken Co., KY]. Her parents
were James and Zula Parker Crews Norment.
She was a member of Barlow General
Baptist Church and a ladies aide at the church.
She was preceded in death by her first husband,
Harold
Blankenship; and one daughter, Della Johnson.
She is survived by her husband, Harvey
Teems; three sons, James Blankenship, Leslie Blankenship and Ricky Blankenship, all of Barlow;
three daughters, Freda Johnston of Barlow, Sharon Wilson of Barlow
and Helen Blankenship of Wickliffe;
one brother, James Norment of Smithland; three sisters, Bobby Sullivan of
Wickliffe, Laverne Curtis of Atlanta and Ruby Smith of Florida; 15
grandchildren; and several great-grandchildren.
Services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday,
September 14, 2016, at Morrow Funeral Chapel of La Center. The Rev. Nick
Bradford will officiate. Interment will follow at Barlow Cemetery.
+2016, Barlow, Ballard
Co., KY, Obituary
http://www.tributes.com/obituary/show/Rickey-Joe-Blankenship-104291520
Rickey Joe Blankenship, January 1, 1961 - December 22, 2016, La Center, Kentucky
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2016, Barlow, Ballard
Co., KY, Obituary
http://www.morrowfuneralchapel.com/obituaries/Rickey-Blankenship/#!/Obituary
Rickey Joe Blankenship, age 55 [1961] died at his home in Barlow at 2:22 p.m.
Thursday December 22, 2016.
Rickey was of the Baptist faith. His life
was his family, he enjoyed playing and being with his
grandchildren.
Rickey was preceeded in death by his parents
Harold
Tick
& Dorothy
Nell Norment Blankenship, one sister Della Johnson
He is survived by his wife of 36
years Toni
Blankenship of Barlow two sons, Joseph (Megan) Blankenship of Wickliffe, KY
and J.
R.(Samantha Jackson) Blankenship of Wickliffe, KY, one daughter Amanda (Westley) Cox of
Barlow,KY, two brothers James Blankenship and Leslie Blankenship both of Barlow
KY, three sisters Freda Johnston and Sharon Wilson both of
Barlow, and Helen Blankenship of Wiclkiffe, KY, eight loving grandchildren,
Anabell, Abby, Brylee, Oliver, Sammy, Austin, Caleb and Raylynn.
Visistion with the Family will be Monday
December 26, 2016 from 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at Morrow Funeral Chapel in
LaCenter.
Barren
2016, Eighty Eight, Barren Co., KY, Obituary
Glasgow Daily Times (KY) - December 23, 2016
Jackie Tim Strode, 60, of the Eighty Eight community,
died Dec. 22, 2016 at his home. He was born May 1, 1956 in Tompkinsville to the
late James Strode and Della Hurt Strode who survives.
He retired from SKF (Tyson Bearing Co.) after 37 years as a
maintenance man.
Jackie was preceded in death by his father.
He is survived by one son, Tim (Bridget) Strode of Glasgow; three sisters, Betty Blankenship, of Edmonton, Joyce (Terry) Blythe, of Louisville, and Barbara
(Mickey) White, of Marrowbone; two brothers, Jody Strode and Kenny (Sylvia)
Strode, of Tompkinsville. He is also survived by three grandchildren, Noah, Ian
and Lydia Strode.
Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 27, at McMurtrey
Funeral Home with viewing from 2 to 8 p.m. Monday, Dec. 26. Burial will be in
Summer Shade Cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2016, Glasgow, Barren
Co., KY, Obituary
Daily News (Bowling Green, KY) - February 24, 2016
Maureen Dobbin MacCarthy, 79, died peacefully at home on Feb. 23,
2016. She was born into a large Irish-Catholic family Feb. 22, 1937, in St.
John's, Newfoundland, and graduated from St. Clare's School of Nursing in 1958.
Maureen met her future husband, Dr. Justin MacCarthy, in
Newfoundland and they were married Feb. 11, 1963. They moved to Glasgow soon
after. It is there Maureen called home, where she raised their four daughters
and lived a full and happy life for 46 years, until Justin's passing. Maureen
then made her home in Atlantic Beach, Fla., where she made many new and dear
friends. These friends, old and new, along with her family grieve for her now.
She is survived by four daughters,
Maire Blankenship (Ray), Deirdre
MacCarthy, Una MacCarthy (Reid Freeman) and Mairead Baker (Red); grandchildren
Nate, Emily, Allie, Grace, Hart, Katharine, Justin, George, MacCarthy, Maeve
and Brynn; brothers Basil Dobbin (Jena), Dermot Dobbin (Ethel) and Barney
Dobbin (Elizabeth Greene); sisters Marian Tucker (Walter), Rita Dodge (Ed) and
Margo Stinson (Bill); sisters-in-law Bette Dobbin, Penney Dobbin, Chrissy
MacCarthy and Moira MacCarthy; as well as many nieces and nephews.
Funeral Mass is at 11 a.m. Saturday at St. Helen's Catholic Church,
with a private family burial to follow.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2017, Glasgow, Barren Co., KY, Obituary
Glasgow Daily Times (KY) - November 10, 2017
Sarah Frances Jewell, 78 [1939], of Glasgow, died Thursday, Nov. 9, 2017
at The Medical Center at Bowling Green,
[Warren Co., KY].
She was born in Allen County, the daughter of the late Jim and Dela Mae Blankenship Vaughn.
Sarah was a homemaker and a member of Peters Creek Baptist Church.
She was also preceded in death by her husband, Neal Jewell.
She is survived by her cousins and many friends.
Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 12 at A.F. Crow &
Son Funeral Home with burial in Glasgow Municipal Cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Bell
2016, Ingram, Bell Co., KY, Obituary
Published in The Daily News from Nov. 8 to Nov.
9, 2016
Wayne Douglas Howard, age 75, of Ingram, KY passed away Friday
November 4, 2016 at his home. He was born November 18, 1940 to the late Billie
Howard and Jessie Ingram Marsee.
He had served in the United States Army and worked construction and
oil fields.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife
Dorthy Howard.
Survivors include his children
Tommy (Betty) Howard, Billie
Blankenship and Darlene (Dewey)
Layne; grandchildren Scott (Paige) Howard, Johnathan (Samantha) Layne, Crystal
Bingham, Melissa (Scott) Hall, Jason (Tabitha) Bingham, Travis (Samantha)
Bingham and Derek (Jennifer) Helton; great-grandchildren Kaylan Layne, Taylor
Layne and Baylee Layne, Tyler Hatfield, Dominque Bingham, Haven Bingham, Dillan
Bingham, Brooklyn Bingham, Isabella Bingham, Coalson Bingham, Nathanial
Bingham, Jordan Hall, Tanner Hall, Keaton Helton and Doug Buell; great-great
grandson Connor Hatfield; brothers and sisters Clayton (Charlene) Howard,
Charlie Turner, Bart Howard, Patricia (Bill) Crowder and Julie Howard.
Funeral services were Monday November 7, 2016 at 8PM at
Brooks-Durham Funeral Home with Rev. Paul Wayne Goodin and Rev. Dale Phipps
with Ebenezer Baptist Church Choir, Paul Wayne and Cindy Goodin and Janet
Carroll as special singers. Burial will be 11am Tuesday November 8, 2016 at
Mills Cemetery, Ingram.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2017, Pineville, Bell Co., KY, Obituary
The Middlesboro Daily News, (KY) - July 6, 2017
Joyce Lawson, age 60, of Pineville, KY, passed away July 4, 2017 at
the Mountain View Nursing Home. She was born November 29, 1956 in Bell County
to the late Albert and Dora Lowe Hensley.
She had been a homemaker and a believer in the Church of God faith.
In addition to her father, Joyce was also preceded in death by the
father of her children Curtis Lawson Sr.
Survivors include mother Dora Lowe Hensley of Pineville, KY; three
sons, Curtis Ray Lawson, Donnie Lawson and Clayton Jason Lawson, all of
Middlesboro, KY; two daughters, Cheryl Lawson of Pineville, KY, and Wanda
Hunley of Georgia; one brother, Donnie Ray Hensley of Pineville, KY; three sisters, Barbara Blankenship of Knox County, Wanda Senters of Arjay, KY, and Phyllis Mills,
also of Knox County; along with eight grandchildren and a host of other
relatives and friends left to mourn her passing.
Funeral services will be Saturday, July 8, 2017 at 2 p.m. at
Brooks-Durham Funeral Home with Bishop Custer Watts officiating. Burial will
follow in the Big Jim cemetery at White Mountain. Family and friends will serve
as pallbearers.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Bourbon
+2016, Paris, Bourbon
Co., KY, Obituary
http://www.tributes.com/obituary/show/Paul-T.-Blankenship-104016259
Paul T. Blankenship
of Paris, Kentucky, was born on October 10, 1946 and passed away on Friday,
October 7, 2016.
He was married to Linda.
Funeral services will be at 11:00 AM Tuesday October 11 2016 at
Lusk-McFarland Funeral Home 1120 Main St. Paris KY by Rev. Rick Snyder. Burial
will be in the Paris Cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2017, Paris, Bourbon
Co., KY, Obituary
Lexington Herald-Leader (KY) - September 30, 2017
James T. Harrill, 82, retired health director for Bourbon County
Health Dept., husband of Pat Blankenship Harrill, died Sep
28, 2017. He is also survived by two daughters, Pam (Matthew) Richardson, Holli
(Bill) Gibson; five grandchildren; three sisters; and two brothers.
Funeral service will be 11 am Mon, Oct 2, at Paris First United
Methodist Church with burial in Paris Cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Patricia B.
Harrill – b.26Mar1939 – Paris, KY: https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:K5DR-JRC
Relatives -
Hollis Housewarming, James T. Harrill, Pamela J. Bourdon.
Boyd
+2016, Ashland, Boyd Co., KY, Obituary
The Daily Independent, (Ashland, KY) - June 29, 2016
Edith M. Sparks Blankenship, widow of Arnold E. Blankenship, passed away Tuesday, June 28, 2016. She
was born Sep. 21, 1921, a daughter of the late Charles Sparks and Anna Martin
Sparks.
Edith was an L.P.N. and retired from Jo Lin Health Care Center in
Ironton. She was a 70 plus year member of Westwood Freewill Baptist Church and
a member of the Faithful Builders Sunday School class.
In addition to her husband she was preceded in death by two
sisters, Ethel Elam and Charlotte Boward; and three brothers, James Sparks,
Infant Charles Sparks Jr., and Ernest "Pete" Sparks.
She is survived by two daughters,
Claudia (Joe) Lehn of South Point and Karen (Bill) Johnson of Chickamauga, Ga.; four sisters, Allene Adkins of
Christianburg, Ohio, Doris Gallaher of Ashland, Martha Stollings of Greensboro,
Md., and Gladys Hoffman of Hagertown, Md.; one sister-in-law, Sue Sparks of
Cannonsburg; five grandchildren, Teresa (Dave) Lehn of South Point, Mark Lehn
of Kitts Hill, Jonathan (Marnie) Lehn of Ladson, SC, Jason (Beth) Butcher of
Lexington and Heidi Kazy of Chattanooga, Tenn.; five great-grandchildren; three
great-great-grandchildren; and a host of extended family and friends.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Friday, July 1, 2016, at
Westwood Freewill Baptist Church with Pastors Ed Cook and Steve Williams
officiating. Burial will be in Dixon Cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
SSDI: Blankenship,
Arnold, 76, 09Nov1920 - 22May1997, Ashland, Boyd, KY, KY-401-24-3387
2016, Ashland, Boyd Co., KY, Obituary
The Daily Independent, (Ashland, KY) - July 11, 2016
Infant Alyssa Skylar Dunn died Sunday in King's Daughters Medical
Center in Ashland. Alyssa is the daughter of Chad and Jennifer Blankenship Dunn.
Grayson Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements, which are
pending.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2016, Ashland, Boyd Co., KY, Obituary
The Daily Independent, (Ashland, KY) - September 3, 2016
Lacy D. Snodgrass, 52, of Ashland, went home Thursday, Sept. 1,
2016, at his residence. Mr. Snodgrass was born Feb. 14, 1964, in Pikeville, a
son of Lerlie Webb (Mike)
Blankenship of Pikeville and
the late William D. Snodgrass.
Lacy was a graduate of John's Creek High School and an inspector
for AK Steel. He was a member of Sutton Baptist Church in Pikeville. He enjoyed
wood working, fishing, hunting and loved playing video
games with his grandbabies. Lacy was a dedicated son, husband, father and
grandfather. Anyone who came in contact with him was touched by his gentle kind
heart and humble loving ways. He will be missed by all who knew him.
In addition to his mother and stepfather, he is survived by his
adoring wife of 16 years, Debbrah Crites Snodgrass; a stepmother, Robin
Snodgrass of Columbus, Ohio; three children, Clayton (Dena) Snodgrass of
Pikeville, Lacy (Courtney) Snodgrass Jr. of Pikeville and Megan Shoup of
Ashland; five grandchildren, Coty Snodgrass, Aaden Shoup, Gracie Snodgrass,
Jaxson Shoup, and Braylee Snodgrass; six sisters, Glenda Passmore of Columbus,
Chasity (Roger) Endicott of Columbus, Wendy (Gary) Hall of Pikeville, Reba
Snodgrass of Columbus, Andrea (Jerry) Forney of Columbus and Stephanie (Bart)
Triplett of Grove City, Ohio.
Funeral services celebrating Lacy's life will be at 7 p.m. Tuesday
Sept. 6, 2016, at Kilgore & Collier Funeral Home in Catlettsburg.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2016, Ashland, Boyd Co., KY, Obituary
The Daily Independent, (Ashland, KY) - October 28, 2016
Max Dunaway, 79, of Ashland, died Thursday, Oct. 27, 2016, in Our
Lady of Bellefonte Hospital in Russell, [Greenup Co., KY]. He was born April 19, 1937, in Martin, the
son of the late Roy and Ethel
Mae Blankenship Dunaway.
He was a retired chief clerk for CSX Railroad and a U.S. Air Force
veteran. He was a former member of the Morehead Masonic Lodge 654 where he was
a 32nd degree mason, the El Hasa Shrine, the Moose Lodge, Ashland Eagles, Elks
Lodge, American Legion Post 76 and Morehead American Legion.
Max was an excellent bowler and toured the country during his time
of service in the Air Force. He was an avid sports fan of the University of
Kentucky Wildcats and Cincinnati Reds. He had a great sense of humor, quick
wit, never met a stranger and had great empathy for the less fortunate.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Roy
E. "Gene" Dunaway.
He is survived by two daughters he loved dearly and were his pride
and joy, Michelle S. Dunaway of Boca Raton, Fla., and Stephanie L. Dunaway of
Ashland; one brother, Mike Dunaway of Ashland; two nephews, Sean Dunaway of
Russell and Stan Stamper of Clearfield; one niece, Amy Sarratt of Burlington,
NC; and brother and sister-in-law, John Vernon and Gail Stamper of Clearfield.
A graveside service will be at noon Monday, Oct. 31, 2016, at
Bellefonte Memorial Gardens in Flatwoods, with Minister Tony Allen officiating
with military rites performed by Kenova American Legion Post 93.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2016, Ashland, Boyd Co., KY, Obituary
The Daily Independent, (Ashland, KY) - November 28, 2016
Elizabeth "Libby" Houck Selby, 95, of Ashland, passed
away Wednesday, Nov. 23, 2016, at her residence. She was born May 26, 1921, in
Athens, Ohio, to the late John and Goldie Darnell Houck.
Libby was a longtime member of Rose Hill Baptist Church and Wildwood
Baptist Church and taught Sunday school for 45 years. She was a 50 year
volunteer for King's Daughters Hospital Auxiliary and was a loving and devoted
homemaker.
Libby was also preceded in death by her loving husband, Curtis
Selby; a son, Charles Allen Mayhew; daughters Karen Ann Kemper and Sandra Sue
Grunow; a brother, Henry C. Houck; and sisters,
Mary Morris, Lucille
Blankenship, Emma Rogers and
Betty Jo Crooks.
Survivors include a son, Curtis L. (Debra) Selby of Frisco, Texas;
a daughter, Carol W. (Lee) Johnson of San Antonio, Texas; sons-in-law, Don
Grunow of Virginia Beach, Va., and Jerry Kemper of Ashland; two sisters,
Kathleen "Kay" Bailey and Evelyn "Bill" Wheeler both of
Ashland; eight grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; seven great-great-grandchildren;
and a host of loving nieces, nephews, extended family members and friends.
Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 30, 2016, at
Rose Hill Baptist Church with Pastor Matt Shamblin officiating. Burial will be
in Rose Hill Burial Park in Ashland.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Ohio Death
Index: https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:VK25-G2N
Anna Lucile
Blankenship – b.04Jan1933, KY – d.28Nov1998, Zanesville, Muskingum, OH
Widowed - D/o Houck & Darnell
2016, Ashland, Boyd Co., KY Obituary
The Daily Independent, (Ashland, KY) - December 26, 2016
Della Opal Vincell, 91, of Ashland, died peacefully Sunday, Dec.
25, 2016, in Community Hospice Care Center in Ashland. She was born Aug. 25,
1925, in Frazier's Bottom, WV, a daughter of the late John Henry and Virgie
Williams Young.
Opal was a member and former Elder at First Presbyterian Church in
Ashland.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her loving
husband, The Rev. Tom Vincell, in 1994; two brothers, John Henry Young and
Phillip Young; and eight sisters,
Edna Edwards, Katherine Freeman, Mary Stahl, Marguarite Vaughn, Eva Robillard,
Charlotte Slone, Glenna
Blankenship and Clara Smith.
She is survived by her daughters, Cheryl (Butch) Case of Cynthiana,
Debbie (Larry) Slone of Shelbyville and Beth (Stu) Taylor of Ashland; a sister,
Phyllis Varney of Pinsonfork; seven grandchildren, Katie Jones, Amanda Case,
Emily Case, Chris Case, Chris Slone, Danielle Eldridge and R.T. Case; and nine
great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 28, 2016, at
Steen Funeral Home Central Avenue Chapel in Ashland with The Rev. Julie Rucker
Olt officiating. Burial will be in Golden Oaks Memorial Gardens in Ashland.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2017, Ashland, Boyd Co., KY Obituary
The Daily Independent, (Ashland, KY) - January 11, 2017
Doris Juanita Sparks Gallaher, 85, of Ashland, passed away Tuesday,
Jan. 10, 2017, at her residence. Doris was born March 10, 1931, in Ashland, a
daughter of the late Charles and Mary Anna Martin Sparks.
Doris was a faithful member of 13th Street Freewill Baptist Church
in Ashland. She retired after many years of service from General Telephone
Company of Kentucky.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her
husband, Robert Thomas Gallaher; three sisters,
Charlotte Boward, Ethel Elam and Edith Blankenship;
and three brothers, Jim Sparks, Ernest "Pete" Sparks and Charles
Sparks.
She is survived by her daughter and caretaker, Cindy Setliff (Joe
Ramella) of Huntington, W.Va.; a daughter, Deborah Sexton of Ashland; a son,
Robert (Peggy) Gallaher of Russell; four grandsons, Zach (Amy) Setliff of
Huntington, Justin (Marianne) Setliff of Troy, Ohio, Robert Gallaher of Ashland
and Carson Gallaher of Russell; one granddaughter, Madison Gallaher of Russell;
one great-grandson, Beckham Setliff of Huntington; three sisters, Allene Adkins
of Christiansburg, Ohio, Martha Stollings of Greensboro, Md., and Gladys
Hoffman of Hagerstown, Md.; and a host of extended family and friends.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Friday, Jan. 13, 2017, at 13th
Street Freewill Baptist Church in Ashland with The Rev. Steve Williams and
Pastor Chuck Ferguson officiating. Burial will be in Ashland Cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2017, Ashland, Boyd Co., KY, Death
Published in Lexington Herald-Leader on June
12, 2017
Emma Salisbury Blankenship, 75 [1942], Ashland, died Sun [11Jun2017].
Funeral arrangements incomplete, announced
later by Globe Funeral, Olive Hill.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2017, Ashland, Boyd Co., KY, Obituary
The Daily Independent, (Ashland, KY) - October 12, 2017
Harold "Randy" Asbury, 67, of Ashland, formerly of
Winchester, passed away Wednesday, Oct. 11, 2017, in Community Hospice Care
Center. He was born Jan. 27, 1950, in Matewan, WV, a son of the late Walter V.
Asbury II and Juanita M. Johnson DeHart.
Randy was of the Baptist faith. He worked during his youth as a
coal miner and later retired from Toyota Motor Manufacturer in Georgetown. He
was a U.S. Marine veteran and a member of Winchester VFW Post 2728. He was an
avid University of Kentucky basketball fan. If anyone wishes to wear Randy's
favorite team's logos and/or colors to the funeral home or graveside service in
his memory, please do so.
He was also preceded in death by a sister, Kathy Daniels.
Randy is survived by his devoted and adoring wife, Robin J. Asbury;
his daughters, Rebecca (P.D.
Collins) A. Beavers and Rachel (Geoffrey) A. Blankenship; five grandchildren,
Carrie L. Beavers, D. Zane Crawford, Owen M. and Vera Rose Blankenship and Kimberly R. Beavers; two
great-grandchildren; and his loving siblings, Sandra Kay Sincell, Brenda Church
and Walter V. Asbury III.
Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 14, 2017, at
Steen Funeral Home 13th Street Chapel with Chaplain Jimm Smedley officiating.
Graveside services will at 2 p.m. at Winchester Cemetery in Winchester.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2016, Catlettsburg, Boyd Co., KY, Obituary
The Daily Independent, (Ashland, KY) - September 6, 2016
Jack Glen Bowling, 77, of Catlettsburg, passed away Tuesday
morning, Sept. 6, 2016, at his residence. He was born Feb. 15, 1939, in Boyd
County, to the late Clyde Eugene and Midge Blankenship Bowling.
Jack was a 1956 graduate of Boyd County High School. He was a
member of Greenhill Masonic Lodge 521 for more than 50 years,
he served in the National Guard and retired from AK Steel as a supervisor.
He was also preceded in death by brothers, Clyde O. Bowling, Carl
N. Bowling and Hager Bowling; and sisters, Alma Ramey, Betty Opell, Wilma
Hampton and Opal Green.
Those left to cherish his memory include his loving wife of 58
years, Susie Harris Bowling of Catlettsburg; brothers Elmer Bowling (Polly) of
Rush and Darrell Bowling (Mary) of Catlettsburg; sisters, Ruby Hensley of
Catlettsburg, Garnet Stapleton (Bill) of Ashland and Jean Adkins of Jackson,
Tenn.; and a caregiver, BreAnna Williams of Ashland.
Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Friday, Sept. 9, 2016, at Steen
Funeral Home-Central Avenue Chapel in Ashland with Pastor Richard Gindlesperger
officiating. Burial will be in Golden Oaks Memorial Gardens in Ashland.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2016, Catlettsburg, Boyd Co., KY, Obituary
The Daily Independent, (Ashland, KY) - October 24, 2016
Ruby Maxine Bowling Hensley, 92, of Catlettsburg, passed away in
her home Sunday, Oct., 23, 2016, after an extended illness. She was born April
3, 1924, in Boyd County, one of 13 children born to the late Midge (Blankenship) and Clyde Eugene Bowling.
Ruby was also preceded in death by her loving husband of 44 years,
Gordon Hensley; brothers Clyde Oliver Bowling, Jack Bowling, Hager Bowling and
Carl Nelson Bowling; sisters Alma Marjorie Ramey, Sarah Elizabeth
"Betty" O'Pell, Wilma Hampton and Opal Green.
Ruby was a faithful member of the England Hill Freewill Baptist
Church. She held the record for being the oldest member of the Church. She was
a retired teacher in the Boyd County School system. She was a member of the
Boyd County Teachers Association and Kentucky Teachers Association. She was
later inducted into the Boyd County Educators Hall Of Fame.
Ruby is survived by her son, Garrett Edward Hensely (Willa) of
Cannonsburg; brothers Elmer Bowling (Polly) of Rush and Darrell Bowling (Mary)
of Catlettsburg; sisters Garnet Stapleton (Bill) of Ashland, and Lucy Jean
Adkins of Tennessee. Mrs. Hensley leaves behind many loving nieces, nephews,
great-nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday, Oct., 26 2016, at
England Hill Freewill Baptist Church.
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
+2017, Catlettsburg, Boyd Co., KY, Obituary
The Daily Independent, (Ashland, KY) - April 16, 2017
Sue Thompson Griffith, 75, of Catlettsburg, passed away Wednesday,
April 12, 2017, in Community Hospice Care Center in Ashland, [Boyd Co., KY] with her loving family at her side. She
was born June 7, 1941, in Ashland, a daughter of the late Alton and Alma Blankenship Thompson.
Sue was a 1958 graduate of Ashland High School. She has owned
Griffith Tax Service for more than 47 years. Her hobbies included cooking,
crafting, volunteering and ministering to the less fortunate. More than
anything, she loved her family. She was a member of Grandview Church of God,
where she served with the Women of Church of God. She and her husband were very
involved with the Craigsville Church Camp in West Virginia, where they spent
many summers.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her
husband of 58 years, Oliver "Ollie" Griffith, July 5, 2016; a son,
David Oliver Griffith; and four brothers, Bill, Wayne, Harry Joe and Tom
Thompson.
She is survived by her children, Teresa Griffith Caudill and
husband Paul of Ashland, Lee Ann Griffith Moore of Catlettsburg; and Douglas
Griffith and wife Teresa of Catlettsburg; a daughter-in-law, Robin Adkins
Griffith of Ashland; eight grandchildren, Todd (Indira) Caudill, Tracy Caudill,
Trey Moore, Kasie (Ryan) Moore Kennedy, Emily (Chris) Griffith Smith, Chauncey
(Kristen)Griffith, Luke (Morgan)Griffith, Becca Griffith, Holli Clevenger and Hannah
Burton; 11 great-grandchildren; one great-grandchild expected in October, Baby
Kennedy; a sister, Judy Clevenger of Ashland; and two sisters-in-law, Shirley
Thompson and Jody Thompson.
Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday, April 18, 2017 at Neal
Funeral Home in Catlettsburg with Brother Danny Goins and Pastor Trey Parsons
officiating. Final resting place will be in Golden Oaks Memorial Gardens in
Ashland
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2017, Catlettsburg, Boyd Co., KY, Obituary
The Daily Independent, (Ashland, KY) - July 6, 2017
William F. "Bill" Suttles, 69, of Catlettsburg passed
away Tuesday July 4, 2017, in Community Hospice Care Center, with his loving
wife at his side. He was born Sept. 18, 1947, in Ironton, Ohio, to the late
Clark and Mary Blankenship
Suttles.
Bill attended Rock Hill, Ohio Schools and was a self employed
mechanic. He was an avid University of Kentucky Basketball fan and enjoyed
restoring old cars.
Mr. Suttles was preceded in death by his parents; six siblings,
Elwood Suttles, Donald Suttles, Ester Cade, Janet Sisler, Betty Johnson and
Loretta Spillman.
Bill is survived by his wife of 32 years Julie Burton Suttles; his
children, Travis Suttles of Ironton, Ohio, Angie Freeman (Mike), Deanna Jenkins
(Bob) and Bobbi Green (Dave), all of Pedro, Ohio; nine grandchildren; and
several great-grandchildren.
Friends may visit from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, July 8, 2017, at
Kilgore & Collier Funeral Home, 2702 Panola Street in Catlettsburg.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2017, Catlettsburg, Boyd Co., KY, Obituary
The Daily Independent, (Ashland, KY) - August 6, 2017
Mary Ellen Baker Day, 68, of Catlettsburg, parted this life Tuesday
Aug. 1, 2017, at her home, surrounded by her loving family. Mary was born June
27, 1949, in Hyden, to the late John D. and Della Fouts Baker of Smilax.
She was a student at Leslie County High School. Mary was a member
of Fallsburg Homemakers in Louisa. She worked at Rankins Grocery, Nanny's Place
and Boyds Varity. Mary was a faithful member of Laurel Gap Free Will Baptist
Church in Catlettsburg. She enjoyed cooking, sewing, quilting and spending time
with her children and grandchildren. She was a dedicated hard worker until she
became ill.
In addition to her parents, Mary was preceded in death by two
brothers, Rufus Baker and Grover Baker; two sisters, Lula Wells and Iness
Singletary; a son, Christopher Day; two grandsons, Charles Ray "Bub"
Day III and Zachary Ulengchong; and a nephew, Kenny Baker.
She is survived by her loving husband of 52 years, Charles Ray Day;
a son, Charles "Catfish" Day Jr. (Love) of Dunlow, W.Va.; three
daughters, Connie (James) Carter of Louisa, Trina (Keith) Boyd of Louisa and
Gina (Pete) Ulengchong of Columbia, S.C.; one sister, Beulah Callahan of Hyden;
two sisters-in-law, Ruthie Baker of Smilax and Beth Baker of Texas; 20 grandchildren;
18 great-grandchildren; and a host of family and friends. She will forever be
loved and missed by everyone.
Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 8, 2017, at Neal
Funeral Home, 2409 Center Street in Catlettsburg with Pastor J. C. Caudill
officiating. Final resting place will be in Blankenship /Day Cemetery. Mary's family will serve as pallbearers.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Boyle
+2017, Danville, Boyle
Co., KY, Obituary
The Advocate-Messenger, (Danville, KY) - April 8, 2017
Rev. Charles Coleman Burress, 88, passed away Friday, April 7,
2017. He was born in Marion County, Kentucky on December 6, 1928, a son of the
late Walter and Lois
Blankenship Burress. Rev.
Charles was a United States Army Veteran having served during World
War II and was a retired Baptist minister. He was a member of First Baptist
Church Danville. Among his Pastorates were Perryville Baptist Church, Buena
Vista Baptist Church Somerset, Cross Lanes Baptist Church in West Virginia,
Ellisburg Baptist Church, Cedar Grove Baptist Church in Shepherdsville, and
Northside Baptist Church in Springfield, OH. He also served as Chaplain in the
Civil Air Patrol, was a member of the North American Mission Board, graduated
from Southern Baptist Seminary and achieved his Doctorate Degree.
Burress was also preceded in death by wives, Julia Rose Peterson
and Lucille Ada Hoffman.
Survivors include three daughters, Karen (Roy) Horton, Carmen
(Dickie) Best, Joy (Richard) Campbell; five grandchildren, Charles Horton,
Chera Cummings, Lauren Willoughby, Joshua Best, Chad Huff; two
step-grandchildren, Justin Campbell and Sara Lynn. Also surviving are 10
great-grandchildren and siblings, LaQuita Hunt, Nancy Hunt and Darrell Burress.
The funeral service will be 3:30 p.m., Sunday, April 9, 2017 at
Perryville Baptist Church with Hospice Chaplain Brad King and Rev. Doug Davis
officiating. Private burial will be Monday, April 10, 2017. Pallbearers will be
Joshua Best, Joshua Cummings, Charles Horton, Chad Huff, and Steven Willoughby.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2017, Danville, Boyle
Co., KY, Obituary
The Advocate-Messenger, (Danville, KY) - September 1, 2017
Harold J. Reynolds, 91, died Tuesday, August 29, 2017. He was born
in Broughtontown, Kentucky on June 22, 1926 to the late Cloyd and Hazel
Anderson Reynolds.
Harold was a retired farmer, and retired from Corning Glass. He was
a United States Navy Veteran, having served during WWII. He enjoyed farming,
basketball, and loved watching all sports. He played basketball for Crab
Orchard while in school. He attended First Baptist Church in Danville where he
was the Brotherhood Director for South District Association, former deacon,
Sunday school teacher, and brotherhood leader in church.
In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by two brothers,
Brad Reynolds, Raymond Reynolds, three sisters,
Sula Martin, Audrey Blankenship, and Evelyn Taylor.
Harold is survived by his wife, Louise Reynolds of Danville, a son,
Dennis (Betsy) Reynolds of Somerset, two daughters, Pat (Vic) Boyd of Salvisa,
Janet Estes of Danville, two brothers, James Reynolds of Somerset, Eugene
Reynolds of Russellville, two sisters, Elizabeth Hawkins of Indiana, Glenda
Estes of Stanford, nine grandchildren, Rebecca (Robert) Easley, Katherine
(Lucas) Sublett, Benjamin Reynolds, Amber Estes, Sarah Jane Estes (Adalberto)
Castellon, Robin Nichole Estes, Morgan McKenzie Boyd, Justin Boyd, Tristan
Boyd, and eight great-grandchildren, Emerson Easley, Shelby Easley, Samuel
Sublett, Adalberto Castellon III, Maci Boyd, Toby Boyd, Skye Boyd, and Cameron
Boyd.
The funeral service will be at 1 pm on Friday, September 1, 2017,
First Baptist Church, Danville. Rev. Tim Mathis will officiate. Pallbearers
will be Jimmy Hawkins, Bobby Hawkins, Mike Estes, Tim Estes, Ben Reynolds, Ed
Bailey, and David Patterson. Honorary pallbearers will be Andrew Sunday School
Class, Benny Goode, George Coldiron, Buddy Furr, and Dick Lough. Interment will
be in Bellevue Cemetery, Danville.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Breckinridge
2017, McDaniels, Breckinridge
Co., KY, Obituary
Sentinel-News (Shelbyville, KY) - May 16, 2017
Evelyn 'Chris' Gantt, age 82 of McDaniels, KY died Friday, May 12,
2017 at Crestview Center, [Shelbyville, Shelby Co., KY]. She was born in Fall River,
Massachusetts on May 10, 1935, the daughter of the late John and Katherine
Ferreira.
Chris was a homemaker who enjoyed quilting and cross stitch. She
was a very active member of St. Anthony Catholic Church and was a member of the
bereavement committee. She helped organize and serve at the church fish fry
each year. She spent many hours volunteering at Breckinridge Memorial Hospital
and Sts. Mary and Elizabeth Hospital.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her
husband Hiram J. Gantt and her daughter Peggy Sue Gantt.
Chris is survived by her daughter, Julie Benton (Jim); her brother,
Robert Ferreira (Marie) of Warren, RI; 5 grandchildren,
Emily Santiago, Katie Mayer, Austin Sowell, Christina Sowell, Lacy Blankenship; and 7 great grandchildren.
Funeral services were at St. Anthony Catholic Church in Axtel, KY
on Tuesday, May 16, 2017 at 11 AM CDT with burial in the church cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Bullitt
+2016, Hillview, Bullitt
Co., KY Obituary
Published in The Courier-Journal on June 19,
2016
Ms. Sarah Nicole Wray, age 30, of Hillview, returned to her
Heavenly Father on Thursday, June 16, 2016. Ms. Wray was born on June 26, 1985
in Louisville, KY and was an employee at UPS.
Among those who preceded her in death include, her grandmother,
Millie Wray and aunt, Sandra Stevens.
She leaves to cherish her memory, her mother, Amy Wray (Scott Duvall); father, Billy Wray
(Stacy Garrett); stepmother, Amy Wray; siblings, Brandi Wray, Joseph Wray,
Dylan Wray and McKenzie Duvall; step siblings, Wade and Josie Powell; grandparents, Bobby and Mary
Blankenship; nieces and
nephew, Grace, Sophie and Zack; aunts, Debbie Nethery, Darlene Thacker, Wanda
Wray, Beth Thompson and Susan Mudd; uncles,
Ronnie Blankenship and
Corky Thompson; significant other, Geoff Lewis and a host of other family and
friends.
Funeral service will be held at 12:00 pm on Tuesday, June 21, 2016
in the chapel of Schoppenhorst, Underwood and Brooks Funeral Home (Preston Hwy.
at Brooks Rd.) with interment in Brookland Cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2016, Hillview, Bullitt Co., KY, Obituary
Published in The Pioneer News on June 22, 2016
Sarah Nicole Wray, 30, of Hillview, died on Thursday, June 16,
2016.
She was preceded in death by her grandmother, Millie Wray; and
aunt, Sandra Stevens.
She is survived by her mother,
Amy (Scott Duvall) Wray; anther, Billy (Stacy
Garrett) Wray; stepmother, Amy Wray; sibling, Brandi Wray, Joseph Wray, Dylan
Wray and McKenzie Duvall; step-siblings, Wade and Josie Powell; grandparents, Bobby and Mary Blankenship: and significant other, Geoff Lewis.
Funeral services will be held at Noon on Tuesday, June 21, at
Schoppenhorst, Underwood and Brooks Funeral Home near Shepherdsville with
burial in Brookland Cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2016, Mount Washington, Bullitt Co., KY, Obituary
Published in the Kentucky Enquirer on Nov. 19,
2016
Marjean R. Blankenship Weis (nee Sutherland) Nov.
15, 2016. Age 71 [1945].
She was the wife of the late Donald L. Weis, step mother of Mark
and Andrew (Nancy) Weis, step grandmother of Alyssa, Noah, Nick, Nathan, Cole,
and Braden.
Service at T. P. White & Sons Funeral Home 2050 Beechmont Ave.
Mt. Washington on Mon. Nov. 21, at 1 PM.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2017, Mount Washington, Bullitt Co., KY, Obituary
http://www.mcfarlandtroutmanfuneralhome.com/kenneth-alan-blankenship
Kenneth Alan Blankenship, 60 [December 2, 1956], of Mt. Washington, passed away on
Friday, April 21, 2017 at Baptist Health.
He was a safety instructor for J. B Hunt, a member of Salem
Christian Church, NRA, and an avid golfer with J.C. and the Georges.
He was preceded in death by his daughter, Sarah
Blankenship.
Ken is survived by his wife,
Bonnie Linder Blankenship; one son, Tom Utterback (Amy); two sisters, Paula
Sullivan (Jim) and Pamela Norris; one brother, David
Blankenship (Pam Cox); his
grandson, Brooks Thomas Utterback; along with three nieces and three
nephews.
A memorial service will be 4 p.m. Sunday, April 23, 2017 at
McFarland-Troutman-Proffitt Funeral Home.
Friends may visit from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Jefferson Co.,
KY; Birth: https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QKHF-L6P2
Kenneth A
Blankenship – b.02Dec1956 – Mother: Grace Pettett
Calloway
2016, Murray, Calloway
Co., KY, Obituary
http://thejhchurchillfuneralhome.tributes.com/obituary/show/Evelyn-Rietdorf-104084078
Evelyn A. Rietdorf, age 102, of Murray, Kentucky died on Thursday,
October 27, 2016 at Spring Creek Health Care in Murray, Kentucky. Mrs. Rietdorf
was born in Paducah, Kentucky on October 17, 1914 to the late Walter Attebury
and Alice (Sayer) Attebury.
Mrs. Rietdorf retired from the Florsheim Shoe Factory in Paducah,
Kentucky before closing and was the oldest member of the Palestine United
Methodist Church.
In addition to her parents Mrs. Rietdorf was preceded in death by
her husband Willie Rietdorf; and by four brothers, Donald, Charles, Paul and
Walter "Bud" Attebury.
Mrs. Rietdorf is survived by one sister, Lucille
Blankenship of Reidland,
Kentucky; as well as several nieces.
A graveside service will be held on Saturday, November 5, 2016 at
10:00 a.m. at Woodlawn Cemetery in Paducah, Kentucky with Rev. Robert McKinney
officiating. Burial will follow.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Campbell
2017, Bellevue,
Campbell Co., KY, Obituary
Published in the Kentucky Enquirer on Apr. 28,
2017
I wanted to tell you a story, one that goes all the way back to the
19th anniversary of our Memorial Day Parade. I was a little blonde haired boy
standing out front of the drug store when I watched the horses come by and one
did a little dance which brought my eyes to the cute dark haired girl in the
saddle. My thoughts went like this, "Gee, she's cute, who is she, where
does she live?" Well, her name was Pat Comello, a good student at Bellevue
High School, very smart and a cheer leader.
Four years later she became Mrs. Will Young. Uncle Sam offered me a
deal that I couldn't turn down so I was in Heidelberg, Germany for the next two
years. While I was away Pat started working for the Federal Government, Social
Security Division. She earned many citations and promotions during her 36 year
career before retiring. She did this all while also raising two children,
creating beautiful hand sewn quilts and spent 25 years along side Will while
scuba diving, exploring oceans from the Bahamas, Florida Keys, Central America
and Hawaii filming shark feeds.
She was a voracious reader, constantly reading history novels. She
was also a Kentucky Colonel. Just weeks away from our 65th wedding anniversary
her tiny body got very, very tired and in the warm embraces of her family she
had to say goodbye.
Patricia Young, 82, of Bellevue, passed away on April 25, 2017 at
St. Elizabeth, Edgewood, KY. Patricia was born July 6, 1934 in Cincinnati, OH
to the late Gus and Isabel (nee: Metz) Comello.
She was preceded in death by Sister, Audrey Brooks and her
granddaughter Katy Young.
Patricia is survived by her Husband, William Young of Bellevue, KY,
Son, Scott Young of Cold Spring, KY, Daughter,
Laura (Jeff) Blankenship of Taylor Mill, KY, Grandchildren,
Meredith Blankenship who is currently finishing up her five
year scholarship in neuroscience at Brandeis University in Waltham, Mass. &
Cody (Nicole) Young who is a recent graduate from Northern Kentucky University.
Blessing will be held 3:00 pm, Sunday,
April 30, 2017 at the Dobbling, Muehlenkamp-Erschell Funeral Home, Bellevue,
with Rev. Martin Pitstick, officiating. Burial will take place at Highland
Cemetery Ft. Mitchell, Kentucky.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Carroll
+2017, Carrollton, Carroll
Co., KY, Obituary
The Madison Courier, (IN) - December 14, 2017
Emma Faye Kopp Arvin, 88, of Carrollton, KY, formerly of Madison,
died Wednesday, Dec. 13, 2017, at her residence. She was born June 23, 1929, in
Locust, KY, to Anthony W. and Anna Raisor Kopp.
She was a homemaker. She was a member of Carrollton Christian
Church and attended the First Christian Church in Madison. She was a member of
the Order of Eastern Star Chapter 525 in Hanover, the Retired Senior Volunteer
Program in Madison, Madison Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1969 and the Red
Hatters Society in Madison. She also sang with Virginia & The Sunshiners.
She enjoyed bowling, quilting, hand sewn embroidery, hiking, walking, dancing,
playing the guitar and reading.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Luther Arvin, who died
Oct. 15, 1996; her parents; seven sisters,
Effie Kopp, Jean Ratliff, Ann Troxell, Jessie Thomas, Pauline Blankenship, Mary Blackburn and Edith Herndon; three
brothers, Sherman Kopp, John Kopp and William Kopp; and one grandchild.
She is survived by one daughter, Lora Fay Arvin Ames of Carrollton,
KY; one son, William Paul "Billy" Arvin of Carrollton, KY; two
grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and six great-great-grandchildren.
The funeral will be at 1 p.m. Friday at Tandy-Eckler-Riley Funeral
Home in Carrollton, KY. Burial will be in the I.O.O.F. Cemetery in Carrollton,
KY.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Carter
+2016, Grayson, Carter
Co., KY, Obituary
The Daily Independent, (Ashland, KY) - October 30, 2016
Roger Darrell Daniels, 65, of Grayson, passed away Thursday, Oct.
27, 2016, in University of Kentucky Medical Center in Lexington [Fayette
Co., KY]. Roger was born
June 29, 1951, in Ashland, a son of Helen Davis Gamble and the late John Estell
Daniels.
Roger was a heavy equipment operator and worked as a foreman for
Cooksey Brothers for more than 20 years. Roger was member of Boyd County Riding
Club, enjoyed riding motorcycles, watching westerns, fishing and playing cards.
In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by his beloved
wife, Zella Mae Fryer Daniels; and a daughter, Kathy Sue Gussler.
In addition to his mother, Roger is survived by three sons, Darrell
R. (Brenda) Daniels of Rush, Mark A. Daniels of Greenup and Roger Garred
Barnett of Grayson; a daughter, Theresa Lucas of South point, Ohio; ten
grandchildren, Tiffany Gonzalez, Gage Lucas, Amber Lucas, Shanda Salyers,
Katlyn Roop, Maddy Daniels, Jasmine Sammons, Charles Sammons, Sammy Sammons and
Braxton Gussler; seven great-grandchildren, Jayda Daniels, C. J. Sparks, Raven
Sammons, Carmen Gonzales, Adrian Lucas, Shaylee Salyers and M. J. Salyers; six sisters, Kathy French of Ohio, Karen
Blair of Ohio, Kim Gamble of Ashland, Charlotte Queen of Ashland, Sharon McCoy
of Rush and Jennifer
Blankenship of Rush; two
brothers, Charles (Donna) Gamble of Ohio and Kevin (Sonja) Gamble of Rush; and
a special friend, Peggy Sammons of Grayson.
Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Monday, Oct. 31, 2016, at Malone
Funeral Home in Grayson with Bro. Mickey King officiating. Burial will be in
Coalton Cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2017, Olive Hill, Carter
Co., KY, Death
The Daily Independent, (Ashland, KY) - April 13, 2017
Betty Blankenship,
91, of Olive Hill, died Wednesday, April 12, 2017, in Carter Nursing and
Rehabilitation Center in Grayson, [Carter
Co., KY]. She was born Dec. 9, 1925.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Ted
Hershel Blankenship.
Globe Funeral Chapel in Olive Hill is in charge of arrangements,
which are pending.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2017, Olive Hill, Carter
Co., KY, Obituary
http://www.globefc.com/Obituary-Of-Betty--Valentine-Blankenship/2823
Mrs. Betty Valentine Blankenship, age 91, of Olive Hill, Kentucky, passed away Wednesday morning,
April 12, 2017, at Carter Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Grayson, [Carter Co., ] Kentucky. She was born December 9, 1925,
in Ruby, Arkansas, a daughter of the late Kermit Valentine and Audrey Opal
Schoonover.
Betty was of the Christian faith and was a homemaker. She enjoyed
gardening, working in her flowers, canning, and spending time with her family.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Ted Hershel Blankenship, and her mother-in-law,
Laura Rice Blankenship Bego.
Betty is survived by two sons, David Winward of Kansas, and John
Glaze of Texas; one daughter, Ruth Jameson of Texas; six grandchildren; three
brothers; and one sister-in-law, Donna (Donny) Owens of Olive Hill, Kentucky.
She also leaves many other family members and friends who will sadly miss her.
A graveside service will be held at 1 pm. Friday, April 14, 2017,
at the Rice Cemetery in Olive Hill, Kentucky, with Brother Rex Sagraves
officiating. Family and friends will serve as pallbearers.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Clark
+2016, Winchester,
Clark Co., KY, Obituary
Published in The Daily Times from Mar. 24 to
Mar. 25, 2016
Lester "Pappy" Lewis, 100, of Winchester, KY, formerly of
Portsmouth, Ohio, passed away at the Veteran's Hospital in Lexington, [Fayette Co.,] KY, on March 23, 2016. He was born on
October 12, 1915, to the late William Riley and Mary Lewis, in Lucille, KY.
He was preceded in death by his parents and his wife of 66 years,
Menda Ison Lewis. He was also preceded in death by a daughter and son-in-law,
Patricia and Clifford Toppins ; 4 brothers, Ray,
Henry, Virgil, and Rulie; and 3 sisters, Hazel Lewis, Zora Partin, and Florence
Smith.
He is survived by 2 brothers, Ballard (Nina) Lewis of Mt. Sterling,
KY, and Jay (Jeanette) Lewis of Chillicothe, OH, and 2 sisters, Golda Conley and Reba Blankenship,
both of Sandy Hook, KY. He is also survived by his children Wayne (Sue) Lewis
of Hendersonville, TN; Brenda (Bob) Skaggs of Portsmouth; and Judith (Jesse,
deceased) Mills of Winchester, KY; 51 grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and
great-great grandchildren; a sister-in-law, Elva Lewis of Sandy Hook, KY; and
numerous nieces, nephews, and friends.
Pappy was a WWII veteran — October 1943 to January 1946 — who
served with the 562nd Engineers, 2nd Amphibious Engineer Brigade. He was in the
Pacific Theater during the liberation of New Guinea and Southern Philippines
(Leyte) where he was wounded. His awards included The Asiatic-Pacific Theater
Ribbon with 2 Bronze Star; Good Conduct Medal; A Purple Heart; and the Victory
Medal for WWII. Pappy had always been a gun enthusiast, so it was no surprise
to see "Rifle Expert" listed on his discharge.
He retired as an Auto Mechanic from Frank Teidge Ford in
Portsmouth. He served as an Assistant Pastor at Mt. Zion Apostolic Church in
West Portsmouth for several years. He touched many lives through the course of
his ministry. He was a life member of the Disabled American Veterans, an avid
hunter and music enthusiast.
A celebration of life will be held Saturday, March 26 and 11 a.m.
at the Mt. Zion Apostolic Church, 16th Street, West Portsmouth. Elder Edward
Messer, Elder Charles Adkins, (grandson) Bro. Jerry Mills, and others will
officiate. Military rites will be performed by the James Dickey Post 23
American Legion. Burial will be in Sunset Memorial Gardens, Franklin Furnace, Ohio.
"Keep pressing on…" –Pappy
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2017, Winchester, Clark Co., KY, Obituary
The Winchester Sun, (KY) - October 5, 2017
Mary McDonald, 69, of Winchester, devoted mother and grandmother,
widow of Paul McDonald, passed away Tuesday at the University of Kentucky
Medical Center, [Lexington,
Fayette Co., KY]. She was born in Winchester, KY on
February 18, 1948, to the late Boyd Perkins and Gertrude Jenkins Perkins
Johnson.
She was a member of the Christian Faith.
She was preceded in death by sisters, Billie Fain, Virgie Vires,
Thelma Perkins and Ada Slusher; and brother, Virgil Perkins.
She is survived by her children, Robin (John) Stuber, Ashley
(Justin) Hiler, Regina Hatton, Paula Begley, Stacy (Steve) Collins and Jason
(Crystal) McDonald; grandchildren,
Ronnie Goodman, Michael Young, Logan Blankenship,
Allison West, Taylor Doss, Carter McDonald, Jacob McDonald, Amelia Fenner,
Brayden Fenner and Sawyer Collins; and great-grandchild, Davian Clark;
siblings, Junior Perkins, Robert Perkins and Jerry Perkins.
Funeral services will be Friday at 1:00p.m. at
the Rolan G. Taylor Funeral Home, 289 S. Main St., with Rev. Lee Cruse
presiding. Burial will be in the Winchester Cemetery. Pallbearers will be
Ronnie Goodman, David Fenner, Robert Perkins, Tommy Wright, Jason McDonald and
Michael Perkins.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Daviess
+2016, Owensboro, Daviess
Co., KY, Obituary
Owensboro Messenger-Inquirer (KY) - December 4, 2016
Donna Blankenship Montuori, 51, of Owensboro passed away Friday, Dec. 2, 2016, under the care
of Hospice of Western Kentucky. She was born Jan. 28, 1965, in Daviess County
to the late Ray Blankenship and Mary Ann Brown.
She was raised by her mother and step father, Jerry Brown. She
lived in Palm Bay, Florida, for 30 years working in insurance. She enjoyed
spending time with family and friends, cooking, gardening, going to the gym,
watching the Patriots play and playing with her puppies, Snoopy and Koda.
Donna is survived by her two daughters, Chloe Alexandria Madden of
Raleigh and Tovah Elizabeth Ore of Palm Bay; her dear mother, Mary Ann Brown of
Owensboro; her sister, Dr. Kathy Blankenship Wright; her brother-in-law, Jason Wright; nieces
Morgan and Avery Wright; a nephew, Wyatt Wright of Atlanta; and her sister,
Shannon Brown of Owensboro.
Services are 11 a.m. Monday at Haley McGinnis Funeral Home &
Crematory.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2016, Owensboro, Daviess
Co., KY, Obituary
Owensboro Messenger-Inquirer (KY) - December 19, 2016
Timothy Wayne Rhye, 54, of Owensboro passed away at his home on
Dec. 16, 2016. He was the son of Estel Ray Rhye and Nancy Sue Schroader,
stepson of Eldon K. Schroader.
He was employed by Western Kentucky Minerals. Tim was known for the
love of his daughters and granddaughter, as well as family. Tim loved hunting
and fishing when he was not spending time with his family.
He was preceded in death by his father, Estel Ray Rhye; mother,
Nancy Sue Schroader and stepfather, Eldon K. Schroader.
Survivors include his fiancé, Shannon Bullock of Beaver Dam; two
daughters, Ashley Rhye (Nathan Edge) of Utica and Lauren Rhye of Owensboro; one
granddaughter, Brilee Mae Edge; one sister, Teresa (Kevin) Burt of Utica; three
brothers, Anthony (Sonia) Rhye of Utica, Gary (Rhonda) Bevil of Hardinsburg and
Larry Bevil of Madisonville; three nieces
and five nephews, Joey (Tabitha)
Burt, Heather (Rob) Penny, Kenzie Sue Rhye, Josh Bevil, Derek Bevil, Jake
Bevil, Conner Bevil and Allison
Blankenship and several
great-nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday at William L.
Danks Funeral Home in Beaver Dam, Kentucky with Bro. James Wedding and the Rev.
Greg Hillard officiating. Burial will follow in Sunnyside Cemetery in Beaver
Dam.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2017, Owensboro, Daviess
Co., KY, Obituary
The Messenger, (Madisonville, KY) - March 22, 2017
Eston Eugene "Gene" Key, 69, of Owensboro passed away
Saturday, March 18, 2017, at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital. He was born
Dec. 7, 1947, to the late Eston L. Key and Roenna (Moore) Blankenship.
Gene was of the Baptist faith, an Army veteran and he loved his
family.
He was preceded in death by his father; his wife, Bambi Key; and a sister, LaData Blankenship.
Survivors include two sons, David (Jennifer) Key of Owensboro and
Cliff (Chris) Key of Dawson Springs; stepchildren Jason (Jennifer) Key, Bengy
Key Jr. and Brandi (Jeff) Wilson Embry, all of Owensboro; 14 grandchildren; his
mother, Roenna (Lionel) Blankenship of White Plains; two sisters, Judy Keys of
Georgia and LaQuata (Terry) Jones of White Plains; and three brothers, Johnny
Key of White Plains, Bengy (Nadia) Key of Bremen and Rengy (Debbie) Key of
White Plains.
Services were 1 p.m. Tuesday, March 21, at Bandy Funeral Home in
Nortonville officiated by Brother Donnie Neal officiating. Burial was in
Concord Cemetery in White Plains. Pallbearers were Kyler Key, Cody Key, Hunter
Key, Miquel Moreira, Brendan Key and Brandon Key.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2017, Owensboro, Daviess
Co., KY, Obituary
Owensboro Messenger-Inquirer (KY) - November 15, 2017
Surrounded by the family she built, Catherine Marie Morris Schartung, 70 [1947], passed away Monday,
Nov. 13, 2017, in Owensboro in the care of Hospice of Western Kentucky.
Since May 25, 1947, Catherine, the daughter of Estil and Dorothy
Boone, called Daviess County home. It was here that Catherine met the love of
her life, John Morris, and father of her five children. The family said goodbye
to their father in 1995, when Catherine lost her first husband to cancer. In
the following years, Catherine continued to build her family and friends,
marrying John A. Schartung Jr. in 2011. She is survived by a legacy too
numerous to name -- some blood, some not, but all loved the same.
From an early age, Catherine was a caretaker. First
with her children and then professionally, working for nearly three decades in
the Owensboro-Daviess County Health System. She had a passion for
healing and comfort and often helped those in their final transitions of life.
Many will remember Catherine for her beauty and grace. They will
recall her regal face seen so often among the pews of several area churches,
family reunions, bingo games and grocery stores. Even more will cite the love
and empathy Catherine carried for all people in her heart.
And some will speak of her more intensely. Whether those words are
good or bad, they will be spoken with passion. There is no other word for a
woman who fought so long, loved so hard, and overcame everything the cruel
world threw at her, only to achieve everything she ever wanted: A family bigger
than an album, a family whose pictures couldn't fit on a wall, a family she
made and family she found, a family she called her own.
In addition to her parents and first husband, she was preceded in
death by a sister, JoAnne Capps; and a brother, Michael Boone.
Surviving are her husband, John Schartung Jr.; sons Scott (Peggy)
Morris, Roger Morris and John Jr. (Cathy) Morris, all of Owensboro; daughters Kathy (Roy) Blankenship of Owensboro and Tammy (Roger) Henson of
Bowling Green; stepchildren John A. Schartung III, Jason Schartung, Jeff
Schartung and Jessie Schartung; 26 grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren; a
sister, Faye (Gerald) Kennison of Owensboro; and a brother, Mike (Shirley)
Boone of Owensboro.
Services are 6 p.m. Thursday in the Chapel of Glenn Funeral Home
and Crematory with Father Emmanuel Udoh and Pastor Tim Hall officiating.
Private burial is in Pleasant Grove Cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Roy L.
Blankenship - b.07May1967 – Owensboro, KY: https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:K5KW-QJ9
Relatives -
Kathy M. Blankenship, Ray L. Blankenship.
Daviess, KY,
Marriage: https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QKH8-B8PV
Roy L.
Blankenship, 23, - Kathy J. Morris, 20, - m.28Dec1990
2017, Utica, Daviess
Co., KY, Obituary
Owensboro Messenger-Inquirer (KY) - May 27, 2017
Anthony Ray Rhye, 56, of Utica passed away Thursday, May 25, 2017,
at Owensboro Health Regional
Hospital, [Daviess Co., KY] with his family by his side. He was the son of Estel Ray Rhye and
Nancy Sue Schroader, stepson of Eldon K. Schroader.
He was employed by Western Kentucky Minerals and was a member of
Mount Carmel Baptist Church.
He was preceded in death by his father, Estel Ray Rhye; his mother,
Nancy Sue Schroader; stepfather Eldon K. Schroader, and a brother, Timothy
Wayne Rhye.
Survivors include his wife, Sonia Hopper Rhye of Utica; two daughters, McKenzie Sue Rhye and Allison Danelle Blankenship, both
of Utica; one grandson, Gunner Coal Cash; one sister, Teresa (Kevin) Burt of
Utica; two brothers, Gary (Rhonda) Bevil of Hardinsburg and Larry Bevil of
Madisonville; mother and father-in-law Linda and Keith Porter of Beaver Dam;
brother-in-law Jack (Alyssa) Payton of Beaver Dam; sister-in-law Jessica
(Kevin) Geary of Horse Branch; four nieces and six nephews, Joey (Tabitha)
Burt, Heather (Rob) Penny, Ashley Rhye, Lauren Rhye, Josh (Jessica) Bevil,
Derek Bevil, Jake Bevil, Conner Bevil, Leslee Geary and Preston Geary; and
several great-nieces and great-nephews.
Services will be 11 a.m. Tuesday at William L. Danks Funeral Home
in Beaver Dam with Brother James Wedding and the Rev. Greg Hillard officiating.
Burial follows in Sunnyside Cemetery in Beaver Dam.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Fayette
2016, Lexington, Fayette Co., KY, Obituary
http://www.northcuttandson.com/Obituary-Of-Mary-Jo%20Thornsbury-Blankenship-Coyle/3110
Mary Jo Thornsbury Blankenship Coyle, age 65, of Lexington, passed away Tuesday, January 5,
2016, at her residence. Born July 14, 1950, in Halo, she was a daughter of the
late Elisha and Dorothy Bolen Thornsbury.
Mary Jo retired form Molding Solutions after 15 years of service.
She enjoyed crocheting and spending time with her grandchildren.
Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by two brothers,
Danny Brewster and Philip Thornsbury, and one sister, Christina Wasden. Her husband, James Blankenship, also preceded her in death on December 7, 1996.
Mary Jo is survived by three daughters, Shannon McCreadie and
husband Bruce of Lexington, Tammy Sparks of Lexington, and Paula Johnson and
husband Ron of Georgetown; eight grandchildren; and five great grandchildren.
Also surviving are six brothers, Bud, Michael, and Brian Brewster, Jobe, Doug,
and David Thornsbury; six sisters, Faye Donovant, Georgia Gibson, Katrina
Skaggs, Serena Anderson, Dixie Thornsbury, and Madonnia Moore; sister-in-law, Linda Blankenship Mullins; and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be conducted 11 a.m. Friday, January 8, 2016,
at Northcutt & Son Home for Funerals Memorial Chapel with Brother Stanley
Rigsby officiating. Burial will follow in Blankenship-Moore Cemetery in Blaze. Family will serve as pallbearers.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2016, Lexington, Fayette Co., KY, Obituary
Published in Lexington Herald-Leader on Jan.
15, 2016
Charles "Charlie" Yarber, 78, beloved husband to Eleanor
and brother to David, passed away on Jan 13, 2016. Born on Feb 24, 1937, he was
the son of the late Charles and Myrtle Yarber.
He was a brother-in-law to Dee and Jimmy Wade, Georgetown, Lora and
Bill Adams, Lexington, Arlene and Ron Blankenship,
Cedar Park, TX, Gary Linville, Lexington, Betty Yarber, Lexington, and was an
uncle to Michelle, Tina, Chris, Bryan, Jennifer, Steve and Brad.
Charlie worked for Scott's Roller Rink, Onan Glass and retired from
Lexington Glass.
Other than his parents, he is preceded in death by his sister,
Doris Ann Webb.
He is survived by his wife of 60 wonderful years, Eleanor Yarber;
and a special little girl, Jazzy Lee.
Funeral service will be 10am Sat, at Kerr Bros. - Main St. Burial
will follow in Lexington Cemetery. Pallbearers
will be Cliff Duetsch, Steve Lewis, Chris Yarber, Brad Blankenship, Bryan Adams and Jimmy Wade.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2016, Lexington, Fayette Co., KY, Obituary
Published in Lexington Herald-Leader on Jan.
27, 2016
Dorothy P. Holt, formerly of Lexington and Jamestown, passed away
on January 23 at the age of 91. She was born in Indianapolis, IN on July 28,
1924. She was the daughter of the late Willie and Elinor (Wallen) Leach.
Mrs. Holt was the widow of Harold Holt, to whom she was married for
57 years.
She is survived by daughter Carol and husband Donald Lyons of York,
PA; daughter Patricia and husband Lawrence Mitchum of Midway; son Harold Holt
and wife Debra, of Winchester; and daughter
Mary and husband
David Blankenship of Lawrenceburg. Mrs. Holt is also
survived by 7 grandchildren, 8 great grandchildren, a
beloved niece, Dottie Brouse of Lexington and numerous nieces and nephews.
A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, January 30, 2016
between 2-4pm at Clark Legacy Center, Frankfort.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2016, Lexington, Fayette Co., KY, Obituary
Published in Lexington Herald-Leader on Mar.
4, 2016
Josephine Blankenship Price, 94, of Lexington, passed away Mon, Feb 29, 2016. She was born in
Wilmore, KY in 1921 to Joseph
and Nela Blankenship.
In 1944, she married Paul Duncan Price of Nicholasville, KY. After
Paul returned from WW II, they settled in Lexington, joining Trinity Church,
which evolved into today's Centenary United Methodist, and founded Price
Hardware. Together they raised three children, Judy Logan, Jim, and Rick Price
who gave them eleven grandchildren and eight great grandchildren.
Throughout Jo's ninety-four years, she worked tirelessly, to help
her kids, grandkids, great grandkids, her church, her countless friends, and
anyone else who needed any form of help.
She is survived by all of her family except her husband, Paul who
passed in 1982.
Funeral services will be 2pm Mon at Centenary United Methodist
Church. Burial will follow in Blue Grass Memorial Gardens.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2016, Lexington, Fayette Co., KY, Obituary
Published in Lexington Herald-Leader on May
3, 2016
Betty Elizabeth Hopper Comley, 87, died Sun, May 1, 2016. Born July
4, 1928 in Lexington, KY, she was the daughter of the late William
"Happy" and Jennie F. Hager Hopper.
Ms. Comley was a retired bookkeeper and a homemaker.
She was preceded in death by four siblings, Iva Maria Hopper, Rose
Mary Hopper, Anna Perkins, and Nellie Vance.
She is survived by two children, Katherine Rae "Carolyn"
Sansbury and Raymond N. Comley; four siblings,
George A. Hopper, Helen M. Gordon, Grace Gilbert, and Gladys Blankenship; and five grandchildren, William R.
Portwood, Anthony Portwood, Raymond W. Portwood, Kyle A. Comley, and Daniel
Comley.
Funeral services will be held 12:30pm Thur, May 5, at Kerr Brothers
Funeral Home, Harrodsburg Rd. Burial will follow in Lexington Cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2016, Lexington, Fayette
Co., KY, Obituary
The Daily Independent, (Ashland, KY) - June 14, 2016
Douglas James "DeeJay" Jordan, 27, of Lexington, formerly
of Camp Dix, passed away Friday afternoon, June 10, 2016, in the University of Kentucky Medical Center in Lexington. He was born Dec.
26, 1988, in Portsmouth, Ohio, the son of Robert and Karina Bowers Jordan.
DeeJay publically professed his faith in Jesus Christ at Blankenship Christian Holiness Church, [Vanceburg, Lewis Co., KY] on
Aug. 31, 2003. He was a 2007 graduate of Lewis County High School. DeeJay
continued his education and football career at Kentucky Christian University in
Grayson. He was employed with Osram Sylvania in Winchester while attending
Bluegrass Community and Technical College in Lexington. DeeJay enjoyed life on
the field, court, fantasy world of gaming and analyzing or commentating,
especially about the Kentucky Wildcats. If there was an adventure to be made,
he was bound to find it from coast to coast.
DeeJay is survived by his parents, Robert and Karina Jordan of Camp
Dix; his younger brother, Dalton Jordan of Camp Dix; his paternal grandparents,
Douglas and Yvonne "Kay" Jordan of Camp Dix; his maternal
grandparents, Kenneth and Joyce "Pamela" Bowers of Yulee, Fla.; four
uncles, Mark and Sherri Jordan of Richmond, Aaron and Myndi Jordan of Mount
Sterling, Matthew and Karen Jordan of Vanceburg and Kenneth and Mary Bowers of
Palatka, Fla.; and two aunts, Lori and Ray Ervin of Wheelersburg, Ohio and
Kristen and Lee Sloan of Blackshear, Ga. He also leaves many others including,
cousins, family members, church family and friends who will sadly miss him.
A celebration of life service will be at 1 p.m. Thursday, June 16,
2016, at the Lewis County High School Auditorium in Vanceburg with Brother
Jeremy Moore and Brother Doug Reeves officiating. Burial will be in Jordan
Family Cemetery in Lewis County. Lee Jordan, Clay Jordan, Jacob Jordan, Ryan
Lykins, Austin Ervin, Thomas Sloan, Kyle Quinlin and Ryan Carver will serve as
pallbearers. Colten Sloan, Logan Perkins, Mark Jordan, Aaron Jordan, Matt
Jordan, 2003-2006 Lewis County Football Teams, and #T4L will serve as honorary
pallbearers.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2016, Lexington, Fayette
Co., KY, Obituary
http://www.tributes.com/obituary/show/Phyllis-Blankenship-103689786
Phyllis Blankenship,
June 12, 2016, Lexington, Kentucky
Services will be held at a later date. Care Cremation and Funeral
Service are entrusted with final care.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2016, Lexington, Fayette
Co., KY, Obituary
Published in
Lexington Herald-Leader on July 15, 2016
Grace E. Hopper Gilbert, widow of Jesse Gilbert of Lexington,
passed away peacefully Wed, July 13, 2016, after a long illness.
She was a CNA and a private duty nurse earlier in life.
She is survived by two daughters, Debbie Kyle and Jennie Rice; and
a son, Ron N. Gilbert (Connie), all of Lexington; brother, George Hopper; and
two sisters, Helen Buffington and Gladys Blankenship, all of Lexington; seven grand- children,
Mike Kyle (Danielle), Brandon Kyle, Jessica Fahs (Michael), POFC Anthony Rice
(Christine), Amanda McElroy (Tony), Neale Gilbert, and Sloan Gilbert; five
great - grandchildren, Ann, Jesse, Zachary, Kenneth and Dakota Rice.
Private graveside service will be held today.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Gladys R. Blankenship – b.31Dec1936 - Lexington, KY:
Relatives - Perkins A. Blankenship, Ralph
Douglas Blankenship, Tamora J. McDonald.
2016, Lexington, Fayette
Co., KY, Obituary
Published as Lexington Herald-Leader (KY)) -
November 13, 2016
Helen Frances Flynn, 77, died Thursday, Nov 10, 2016. Born in
Lexington, she was a daughter of the late Robert and Mabel Flynn.
She was retired from American Mutual Insurance Co.
Survivors are a brother, David (Marty) Flynn, Lexington; sister,
Bobbie (Ralph) West, Louisville; nieces,
Leslie Scott, Ellie (Chad)
Blankenship and Susan West;
nephew, Sam (Valerie) West; and 6 great nieces and nephews.
Funeral service will be 10am Monday at Kerr Brothers Funeral Home -
Main St. Burial will be in Lexington Cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2016, Lexington, Fayette
Co., KY, Obituary
Published in Lexington Herald-Leader on Nov.
15, 2016
Murrell C. Blankenship, 82 [1934], widower of Charlotte, died Sat. [12Nov2016]
Services pending at this time. Kerr Brothers Funeral Home-Main St in
charge of arrangements.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2017, Lexington, Fayette
Co., KY, Obituary
Lexington Herald-Leader (KY) - June 6, 2017
Zelpha Mae Blake,
94, died Sunday, June 4, 2017 peacefully at her home surrounded by her family.
She was born March 2, 1923 in Richwood, West Virginia to Mack and Rosetta Blankenship.
She was retired from IBM in Lexington. Zelpha faithfully attended
the Lexington Primitive Baptist Church.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Darius Mayse Blake.
She is survived by her children, Stephen (Eva) Blake, Lexington,
Diane (Lindsay) Campbell, Danville and Terry Blake, Lexington; five
grandchildren, Julie (Roger) Maxwell, Michael (Nicole) Campbell, Dr. S. David
Blake, Michelle (William) Augustine and Melissa Blake; seven great
grandchildren and a brother, Bernard Blankenship, Richwood, WV.
Funeral services will be conducted 10am Thursday at Milward
Southland by Lindsay Campbell and Bro. Paul Trautner. Burial will be in Blue
Grass Memorial Gardens in Jessamine County following the service. Pallbearers
will be Michael Campbell, William Augustine, Roger Maxwell, Adam Maxwell,
Lowell Blake and Ray York.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2017, Lexington, Fayette
Co., KY, Obituary
Lexington Herald-Leader (KY) - June 21, 2017
Bettie Jane Martin Wilkie, 89, of Lexington KY died peacefully on
Thursday June 15, 2017, at Lexington Country Place Nursing Home. She was born
in Louisville, KY on July 8, 1927 to Everett and Nina Martin.
She attended Louisville Girls High School and the University of
Louisville. She moved to Lexington where she and former husband, Dr. Raymond
Wilkie Jr., raised 4 children. She worked at the Lexington Herald Leader in the
advertising department for many years. She was a lifelong member of Southern
Hills United Methodist Church where she was a valued volunteer.
She is preceded in death by her parents and two sisters, Peggy Ann Blankenship, Asheville NC, and Nina Chesson, Louisville.
She is survived by one sister, Patsy Bendall (Will) of Phoenix AZ;
4 children: Larry (Jennifer) Wilkie of Louisville, Kim (Donna) Wilkie of
Lexington, Pam Wilkie of Fairfax VA, Craig (Rita) Wilkie of Lexington; 6
grandchildren: Summer Wilkie (Sean Mahoney) of Brooklyn NY, Keenan Wilkie of
Louisville, Christopher (Tara) Wilkie of Lexington, Emily Wilkie Pribisco (Tim)
of St. Augustine FL, Wilkie Catron of Brooklyn NY, Katherine Wilkie Kennedy
(Lucas) of Nicholasville; 4 great-grandchildren: Marley Wilkie, Bishop Kennedy,
Annie Wilkie, and Elijah Pribisco; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Services will begin at 10:30am, Saturday, June 24 Milward-Southland
officiated by Rev. Dr. Bill Moore.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2017, Lexington, Fayette
Co., KY, Obituary
Lexington Herald-Leader (KY) - July 22, 2017
Leona Dickerson Chambers Madden, originally from Cob Hill, KY, most
recently of Lexington, KY, passed away on July 18, 2017. Born
on May 18, 1930, in a log cabin, to the late Lonnie and Elsie Reed Dickerson.
She attended secretary school in Louisville and retired from The Bluegrass
Army Depot.
She was preceded in death by her parents and husbands, John Fox
Chambers and Harold V. Madden; and two sisters, Bonnie Theiman and Leora
Walton.
Missing her most will be her surviving family and friends, Joy and
Joel Noland, Julie Noland, Catherine and Dan Stambush; four great
grandchildren; sister, Betty Blankenship. Also dear to her heart
where her extended family, Harold and Mike Madden, the late Kay Peyton and
their family; numerous nieces and nephews.
Services will be conducted at 3pm Sunday, July 23, 2017 at Scobee
Funeral Home. Burial will be in Winchester Cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Betty Dickerson
Blankenship, possibly wife of William Franklin Blankenship, Jr. of IL
2017, Lexington, Fayette
Co., KY, Obituary
The Commonwealth-Journal, (Somerset, KY) - September 1, 2017
Mr. Luther Coy Childress, age 84, of Lexington, Kentucky, passed
away on Friday, August 31, 2017 at the Albert B. Chandler U. K. Medical Center
in Lexington. He was born on May 8, 1933 in the Ringgold Community of Pulaski
County, Kentucky, son of the late Maudie Lee Girdler Childers and Sidney Ray
Childers.
Luther was a former student of Nancy High School. He was a Retired
Truck Driver for Overnight Transportation - UPS for over 30 plus years, where
he received the "One Million Mile Award" for his dedicated service.
Luther was of the Methodist Faith, a member of the Backwoods Sportsman Club of
Somerset and enjoyed traveling, spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren.
He will be sadly missed by those who knew and loved him.
Besides his parents he was preceded in death by brothers; Albert,
Leonard, Eugene, Louie, Finis Lee, and his sisters; Thelma Faye Childress and
Lucille Childress.
Luther is survived by a son; Rusty Childress of Burnside, and a
daughter; Carolyn (Ricky) McWhorter of LaGrange, Georgia, his brothers; Virgil
(Chestena) Childers and Lonzie (Priscilla) Childers all of Somerset, Sisters;
Marie Girdler and Laura Hargis of Somerset and Elizabeth (Robert) Christian of
Knoxville, Tennessee. Grandchildren;
Jason Childress, Brandon Blankenship, D.J.
(Bobbie Jo) Creamer, Joey (Carlye) Creamer, Denise (Scott) Thompson and Vickie
Cupps. Great grandchildren; Kami Childress, Sydney Creamer, Seth
Creamer, Josh Cupps, Ashley Cupps, Keelah Ridner, Trace Creamer, Chase Creamer,
Tyler Creamer, Rene Nelson, Christopher Thompson, and Scotty Thompson, and a
niece; Janie Strunk who was like a daughter along with a special "like
family" friend; Wayne Stephens of Lexington and Janie Strunk who was like
a daughter along with numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and other relatives
and friends.
Funeral Services will be on Sunday at 2:00 p.m. in the Chapel of
Southern Oaks Funeral Home with Bro. Ben Mitchell officiating. Burial will be
in the Ringgold Cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2017, Lexington, Fayette
Co., KY, Obituary
The Herald-Dispatch, (Huntington, WV) - October 21, 2017
Lisa Ann Copley Dawson, 48, of Lexington, KY, wife of Ronald
Dawson, passed away Sunday, October 15, 2017, in UK Chandler Hospital. She was
born September 30, 1969, in Williamson, WV, a daughter of the late Sidney M.
Copley and Medria "Mickey" Hopkins Copley.
Lisa was a 1988 Graduate of Huntington East High School and WV
State University. Lisa grew up at Grace Gospel Church under the guidance of the
pastor of the deaf, Jim Asbury, but she was a current member of Gardenside
Christian Church in Lexington, KY.
Lisa was a very outgoing and passionate person. She truly lived
life to the fullest through simple pleasures such as talking to her friends all
night, watching TV, traveling, spending time with her son, shopping and
collecting anything Hello Kitty. Lisa had a special ability to reach people
with her genuine smile, her giving heart and her willingness to help others.
In addition to her father, she was preceded in death by her
grandparents, Theodore C. and Cordella Banks, Ester and Rebecca Hopkins; and
her Great Aunt Arbutus "Boo" Blankenship.
Lisa is survived by her loving husband of almost seventeen years,
Ronald Dawson; her only child, Sidney Maxwell "Max" Dawson; her
sister, Christy (Joe) Snyder; her youngest sister, Sydney K. Copley; nephews,
J. Garrett Snyder and Grant Snyder; her niece, Claire Snyder; and a host of
many beloved family members and faithful friends she loved and cherished so
much throughout her short walk on this earth.
Funeral services will be conducted 3 p.m. Sunday, October 22, 2017,
at Grace Gospel Church.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2017, Lexington, Fayette
Co., KY, Obituary
Lexington Herald-Leader (KY) - December 16, 2017
George A. Hopper, 82, President and Owner of Happy the Glassman,
Inc., and in business since 1914, died Dec. 14, 2017. He was born February 19,
1935 in Fayette County, KY.
He was preceded in death by his parents, William Cord and Jeannie
Francis Hopper,
founders of the business. The company became incorporated in 1968, serving
Lexington and surrounding areas in Kentucky.
He was also preceded in death by wife, Dorothiea Aliene Ward
Hopper; and seven sisters, Nellie Mae Vance, Helen Gordon, Betty Comley, Grace
Gilbert, Anna Perkins, Ida M. Hopper, and Rosemary Hopper.
He is survived by a daughter, Tracy L. Hopper Rayburn; two
grandsons, George M. Douglas Rayburn and Warren L. Mitch Rayburn; girlfriend,
Aerolene Morgerson; sister, Gladys Blankenship; and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held 10:30 am Tues., Dec. 19 at Kerr
Brothers Funeral Home, Harrodsburg Rd. by Bro. Charlie Thornton. Burial will
follow in Blue Grass Memorial Gardens.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Fleming
+2016, Ewing, Fleming Co., KY, Obituary
The Ledger Independent, (Maysville, KY) - February 24, 2016
Mary Kathryn McGlothlin, 76, of Ewing, wife of Dan McGlothlin,
passed away Monday, Feb. 22, 2016, at Fleming County Hospital, [Flemingsburg,
Fleming Co., KY]. She was born on Jan. 1, 1940, in Greenup, the daughter of the
late Arthur and Imogene Blankenship Ruark.
A graduate of Greenup County High School and Morehead State
University, Mary Kathryn was a retired teacher having taught at Ewing
Elementary for many years. She was a lifelong supporter, volunteer and leader
of Fleming County and Kentucky 4-H, was a past member of the Ewing Women's
Club, and attended Mount Pisgah Baptist Church in Fairview.
Mary Kathryn enjoyed her family and many friends and hearing from
her former students. She was always willing to lend a helping hand or share a
kind word. Mary Kathryn also enjoyed doing crafts, being on the go doing
different things, as well as meeting new people.
Besides her husband, she is survived by a son, David (Bobbi Jo)
McGlothlin of Richmond; daughter, Amy McGlothlin of Lexington; and two
grandsons, Cody and Kyle McGlothlin, both of Richmond.
A graveside service will be held at 1 p.m., Friday, Feb. 26, 2016,
at the Ross Cemetery in Boyle County.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2016, Flemingsburg, Fleming Co., KY, Obituary
The Ledger Independent, (Maysville, KY) - December 21, 2016
Lucy Belle White, 78, of Flemingsburg, passed away Tuesday, Dec.
20, 2016, at Select Specialty Hospital in Ft.
Thomas, [Campbell Co., KY]. Born Feb. 24, 1938, in Robertson County,
she was a daughter of the late Robert Dotson and Ida Marie Stitt Dotson.
Lucy was the widow of Donald Wayne White. She was a loving mother,
grandmother and caretaker who loved her family and friends. For the last
several years Lucy has cared for many people in her home whom
she considered family. When Lucy was a young woman she had been a car hop at
restaurants in Cincinnati and Maysville for several years, she had also cleaned
house for several area residents. Lucy was a long time member of Sardis
Assembly of God.
In addition to her husband and her parents, Lucy was preceded in
death by her sons, John Matthew White and Randy Wayne White.
Lucy is survived by her children,
Kathy Ann White Blankenship , David Elwood White, William Daniel White
and Donald Ray (Candis) White; grandchildren, Tony Doyle, Judy Terrill,
Christopher Wayne White, Jacob Daniel White, Kaylee White, Donald Ray White
Jr., Robert Blake White, Courtny Jo Jolly, Cody Wayne White, Shelton Daniel
White and Zach Williamson; as well as several great-grandchildren. She is also
survived by her brother, Robert Floyd (Linda) Dotson and a host of special
friends.
Services will begin at 7 p.m., Friday, Dec. 23, at Boone-Nickell
Funeral Home with Bro. Danny Howard and Bro. Jacob White officiating. Committal
service will be 2 p.m., Saturday, in Shannon Cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Todd Co., KY,
Marriage: https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QKH6-2GJR
Blankenship,
Michael E., 26 - White, Kathy, 27 - 12Oct1985
Michael E.
Blankenship – b.21Nov1958, Christian Co., KY: https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QKH5-4F42
S/o Margaret
Bryant
2016, Wallingford, Fleming Co., KY, Obituary
The Ledger Independent, (Maysville, KY) - October 16, 2016
James Monroe Stacy, 92, of Wallingford, passed away Saturday
morning, Oct. 15, 2016, at his home after an extended illness. He was born in
Lewis County on Sept. 17, 1924, to the late Frank and Mary Evelyn Brewer Stacy.
James was a retired logger, farmer and a veteran of the U.S. Army.
He enjoyed being with his family and playing music.
James was preceded in death by his wife, Thelma Stacy; five sons,
Kevin, Woodie, Dale, Randy Dean and Jackie; two brothers and one sister; and
his parents.
Survivors include two sons, Ricky (Debbie) Stacy and Larry (Pat)
Stacy; three daughters, Velma (Curtis) Conn, Roxanne (Randy) Ingram and Cindy
(Chris) Kissick; sister, Polly Blankenship; several grandchildren and
great-grandchildren; several nieces, nephews and cousins and many friends.
Services will be held at 1 p.m., Tuesday, Oct. 18, 2016, at
Boone-Nickell Funeral Home with Bro. Tom Redmon officiating. Burial will follow
in Sargent Branch Cemetery in Petersville. Military rites will be performed by
the W.N. Fant American Legion Post No. 5 and Franklin Sousley VFW Post 1834.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Floyd
2016, McDowell, Floyd
Co., KY, Obituary
The Floyd County Times, (Prestonsburg, KY) - March 29, 2016
Virginia Cassell Slone, age 105, of McDowell wife of late Helton
Slone, passed away Thursday, March 24 at the McDowell ARH in McDowell, Ky. She
was born March 24, 1911 in Inez, Ky., a daughter of the late James and Mary
Smith Cassell. She was a homemaker.
She is survived by three sons; Ray (Violet) Slone, Vernon Kelly
(Mary) Slone and Ralph Allen Slone all of McDowell and Sandra Faye Slone, of
Staffordsville and one son-in-law, Carlos Neeley, of Prestonsburg, former daughter-in-law,
Lynn Slone, ten grandchildren; Charles Neeley, Julian Slone, Renee Frasure,
Tish Sturgill, Jenny Lynn Slone, Tiffney Triplett, Beth Grim, Ralph Shannon
Slone, Brent Helton Slone and Keisha Hicks and twelve great grandchildren.
In addition to her husband and parents she was preceded in death by
one daughter, Norma Jean Slone Neeley, two brothers; Raleigh and Josh Cassell,
four sisters; Renda Stumbo, Eunia
Lewis, Ellen Bianco and Mary Blankenship and one
great grandchild.
Funeral services were conducted Sunday, March 27 at 2 p.m. in the
Hall Funeral Home Chapel with Ted Shannon officiating. Burial will follow in
the Slone Family Cemetery, at Doty Creek in McDowell.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2016, Teaberry, Floyd
Co., KY, Funeral
Published in The Herald-Dispatch on Jan. 10,
2016
Dacie Blankenship,
77 [1939], of
Teaberry, Ky., wife of Clayton
Blankenship, died Jan. 8 at Pikeville, [Pike Co.,] (Ky.) Medical Center.
Funeral service will be 11 a.m. Monday at Samaria Old Regular
Baptist Church, Teaberry, Ky. Burial in Davidson Memorial Gardens, Ivel, Ky.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2016, Teaberry, Floyd
Co., KY, Funeral
http://www.nelsonfrazierfuneralhome.com/Obituary-Of-Dacie-Blankenship/2000153
Dacie Blankenship Age: 77 of
Teaberry, KY, died Friday, January 8, 2016 at the Pikeville Medical Center, [Pike Co., KY]. She was born
September 1, 1938 in Floyd Co., KY to the late Monroe & Leatha Elswick
Bryant
She was a homemaker and member of Samaria
Old Regular Baptist Church for over 50 years, and the wife of Clayton
Blankenship
Survivors: Son: Greg (Angela) Blankenship of Jackson, OH; Daughter:
Donna (Teddy) Hamilton
of Teaberry, KY; Grandchildren: Ted "Tojo" Hamilton of
Teaberry, KY & Breyden Blankenship of Jackson, OH; Great Grandchildren: Matthew
Hamilton & Morgan Hamilton both of Pikeville, KY; Brother & Sisters:
Johnny Bryant of Teaberry, KY, Lacy Henson of Beaver, KY & Madgie Hamilton
of McDowell, KY; A Host of Nieces, Nephews, Family & Friends
She is predeceased by: Parents: Monroe
& Leatha Elswick Bryant; Brother & Sisters:
Webster Bryant, Delpha Slusher, Esta Tackett & Alpha Sisco
Services will be Monday, January 11, 2015
at 11 am at Samaria Old Regular Baptist Church, Teaberry, KY.
Officiating by the Old Regular Baptist Ministers.
Burial will be in the Davidson Memorial Gardens, Ivel, KY.
Clayton
Blankenship – b.Sep1938 - Teaberry, KY: https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:K5JW-VRS
Relatives -
Dacie Blankenship, Dacle Blankenship, Gregory A. Blankenship.
+2016, Teaberry, Floyd Co., KY, Funeral
Published in The Herald-Dispatch on Jan. 28,
2016
Bessie Blankenship,
81, of Teaberry, Ky., widow of Carter Blankenship, died January 26.
Service will be 11 a.m. Saturday at Samaria Old Regular Baptist
Church, Teaberry. Burial will follow at Blankenship Cemetery,
Teaberry.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Franklin
+2016, Frankfort, Franklin
Co., KY, Obituary
http://www.harrodfunerals.com/book-of-memories/2443851/Jackson-Jane/obituary.php
Jane Carol Jackson,
age 71, left this world to be with her Lord and Savior, on Friday, March 25,
2016 after a long and courageous battle with cancer. Ms. Jackson was born in
Franklin County, on March 7, 1945 to the late Earl K. Blankenship and Pauline
Frances Brewer Blankenship.
She was a gentle spirit, a kind soul, and a loving heart. She was
an adored mother, grandmother and friend.
Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her son, Jeffery
Lee Jackson.
She is survived by her daughters, Sherry (Michael) Quire, and
Jennifer Carol Jackson both of Frankfort; by her sisters, Brenda Ellis and Marlene
(Floyd) Aldridge, both of Frankfort. She was also blessed with six
grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren.
Services for Ms. Jackson will be conducted 2:00 p.m. Monday, March
28, 2016 at Harrod Brothers Funeral Home. Rev. Wade Hughes will officiate.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2016, Frankfort, Franklin
Co., KY, Death
Russell Eugene Blankenship of Frankfort, Kentucky, was born on April 4, 1951 and passed away
on Tuesday, November 15, 2016.
He served in the US Marine Corp during the Vietnam War.
Private services will be held at a later date.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2016, Frankfort, Franklin
Co., KY, Obituary
http://www.clarklegacycenter.com/obits/obituaries.php/obitID/383745
Russell Eugene Blankenship, 65, passed away
on Tuesday, November 15, 2016. He was born in Frankfort, KY to the late Leslie and Minnie
Blankenship on April 4, 1951.
He served in the US Marine Corp during
the Vietnam War.
He is survived by his daughter Dazurae Carr, Lexington;
his son Matthew Blankenship, Frankfort; and his sister Joan Walton, FL; and
6 grandchildren.
Private services will be held at a later
date.
+2016, Frankfort, Franklin
Co., KY, Obituary
Published in Lexington Herald-Leader on Dec.
14, 2016
Beatrice Mae Woodside Blankenship, 87 [26Feb1929], died Sun [11Dec2016].
Service 1pm Mon, Buck Run Baptist Church.
Visit Mon 11am-1pm, church. www.harrodbrothers.com
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Beatrice W.
Blankenship – b.26Feb1929 - Frankfort, KY: https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:K5XJ-M3R
Relatives -
Cecil C. Blankenship, David D. Blankenship, Mary S. Blankenship.
+2016, Frankfort, Franklin
Co., KY, Death
Published in The Courier-Journal on Dec. 18,
2016
Donna Blankenship Moore, 58, died December 15, 2016.
LeCompte Johnson Taylor Funeral Home.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2016, Frankfort, Franklin
Co., KY, Death
http://www.ljtfuneralhome.com/obituaries/Donna-Moore-10/#!/Obituary
Donna Blankenship Moore, 58 [1958], died Thursday at her residence. She
was the daughter of Shirley Rhodes Blankenship and Rollie Lowe Blankenship. A Kansas City, Missouri native, she currently
lived in Frankfort.
Along with her father, she is preceded in
death by her brother; Chris Blankenship.
Survivors include her husband, Parker
Moore, Frankfort; daughters, Mary Moore, Paris, KY, Janie Moore, Lexington, KY,
Maggie Rivers (Zack), Frankfort; mother, Shirley Rhodes Blankenship, St. Louis,
Missouri; brother, Bill Blankenship, St. Louis, Missouri; and grandson,
Jackson Hollon, Paris, Ky.
Cremation rites have been honored and
services will be held at a later date.
+2017, Frankfort, Franklin
Co., KY, Obituary
The State Journal, (Frankfort, KY) - April 1, 2017
Ladonna Kaye Downey Gipson, 48, wife of David Gipson Jr., passed
away on Wednesday, March 29, 2017. A native of Frankfort, she was born on March
19, 1969, to Susan Pulliam and the late Frank Downey.
She worked for Stewart Home as a Health Services Manager.
In addition to her husband and mother, she is survived by her
brother, Jason Downey, Frankfort; her step-sisters, Jennifer Swan, and Stephanie Blankenship, both of Frankfort; her step-mother,
Charlotte Downey; her mother and father-in-law, Debbie and David Gipson Sr.;
several nieces and nephews; and three special friends, Melissa Ford, Melissa
Parker and Bobbie Combs.
A funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. on Monday, April 3, 2017,
at Clark Legacy Center, Versailles Road. Rev. Donna Parker will be officiating.
Burial will follow at Sunset Memorial Gardens. Serving as casketbearers will be
David Gipson Sr., Hollie Parker, David Combs, Todd Sutherland, Jarrod
Sutherland and Alexander Downey.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Stephanie Jo
Blankenship – b.15Jan1969 – Frankfort, KY: https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:K5X6-VHW
Relatives -
Anthony Wayne Blankenship, Polly S. Blankenship.
Franklin Co.,
KY, Marriage: https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QKHD-ZDMX
Blankenship,
Anthony W. 24 [1963] - Stigers, Stephne J. 18 [1969] - 22Aug1987
Grant
+2016,
Crittenden, Grant Co., KY, Obituary
http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=169500027
Hager Bowling, 74, of Crittenden, KY
passed away Saturday, September 3, 2016 at St. Elizabeth Hospice in Edgewood,
KY.
He was preceded in death by his parents,
Clyde and Midge [Blankenship] Bowling, 3 brothers,
and 4 of his sisters.
Hager is survived by his loving wife:
Donna Bowling, his beloved sons: Jeffrey Bowling (Mindy), Chris Bowling
(Karen), and Mike Bowling (Brenda), 6 grandchildren, and 5 siblings.
A memorial visitation will be held on
Saturday, September 10, 2016 from 1pm until 3pm at the Family Worship Center,
1380 N Main St, Williamstown, KY 41097. A memorial service will be held
following the visitation at 3pm at the Church.
2017, Crittenden, Grant Co., KY, Obituary
Published in the Kentucky Enquirer from Mar. 27
to Mar. 28, 2017
Nancy Mae Lovins, 80 [1937], of Crittenden, passed away on Thursday, March 23, 2017 at
St. Elizabeth Hospital in Florence, [Boone Co., KY].
She was a Purchasing Agent with Metal Form in Pompano Beach,
Florida.
Nancy was preceded in death by brother,
John Blankenship and daughter, Sheila Taylor.
Survivors include her loving husband, Leonard Lovins of Crittenden;
daughter, Joyce Ann (Steve) Crague of New Carlisle, OH; brothers, Milford Cook
(Barbara) of Mainville, OH, James (Fay) Cook of Union, Robert (Geneva) Cook of
Burlington; sisters, Patricia Frye of Burlington, Doris (Greg) Riggs of
Cheviot, OH, Delorise (Brian) Snelling of Hebron; grandchildren, Angela (Mike)
Foulks of Union, Crystal Taylor of Florence, Lacey Taylor of Crittenden, Ron
(Trish) Crague and Eric (Missy) Blacker both of Springboro, OH;
great-grandchildren, Taylor (Natalie) Foulks of Burlington, Tristan and Jadyce
Taylor, Kayla and Elliona Blacker; and, 4 nephews and 14 nieces.
Service is on Wednesday, March 29, 2017 at 12:00 PM, at Ronald B.
Jones Funeral Home, 316 Elm Street, Ludlow, KY 41016. Interment
in Floral Hills Memorial Gardens in Taylor Mill, KY.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Green
+2017, Greensburg, Green
Co., KY, Funeral
Published in Lexington Herald-Leader on June
17, 2017
Woody Blankenship,
70. Columbia.
Funeral 1pm Mon, Grissom-Martin Funeral Home.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2017, Greensburg, Green
Co., KY, Obituary
http://www.grissommartin.com/notices/Woody-Blankenship/services
Woody Blankenship, 70, of Greensburg,
Kentucky, died Friday, June 16, 2017, at 1:45 A.M. at Taylor Regional Hospital
Emergency Room. He was born January 31, 1947, in Adair County, to the late Woodrow and Clarice Leach
Blankenship.
He attended Mt. Gilead Baptist Church and
was a former truck driver.
In addition to his parents, he was
preceded in death by his wife, Glenda Carol Vaughn Blankenship on January 10,
2015.
Survivors include: One daughter – Melinda Rhoads of
Columbia; Two sisters – Joyce Fobes of Peru, Indiana and Martha Sue Hancock of
Columbus, Indiana; Two half-brothers and one step-brother – Joseph Logsdon of
Columbia, Jimmy Logsdon of Greensburg, Gary Logsdon, Four half-sisters – Judy
Bryant of Ohio, Carol Frausto, Betty Turner and Becky Harmon all of Columbia;
Six grandchildren – Jacob and Brooke Roberts, Portia Moss, Alex Lara, Adriana
and Aiden Rhoads; Five great-grandchildren – Grace, Brayden, Piper, Avery and
Taylor; Several other relatives and friends
Funeral service –
Monday, June 19, 2017 at 1:00 P.M. at Grissom-Martin Funeral Home with Bro.
Gerald Hancock officiating. Burial in Columbia Cemetery
+2017, Greensburg, Green Co., KY, Obituary
The Adair Progress, (KY) - June 22, 2017
Woody Blankenship,
70, of Greensburg, KY, died Friday, June 16, 2017, at 1:45 a.m. at Taylor
Regional Hospital Emergency Room, [Campbellsville, Taylor Co., KY]. He
was born Jan. 31, 1947, in Adair County, to the late Woodrow and Clarice Leach
Blankenship.
He attended Mt. Gilead Baptist Church and was a former truck
driver.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Glenda Carol Vaughn Blankenship on January 10, 2015.
Mr. Blankenship is survived by: one daughter, Melinda Rhoads of Columbia; two sisters, Joyce Fobes
of Peru, Ind. and Martha Sue Hancock of Columbus, Ind.; two
half-brothers and one step-brother, Joseph Logsdon of Columbia, Jimmy Logsdon
of Greensburg, and Gary Logsdon; four half-sisters, Judy Bryant of Ohio, Carol
Frausto, Betty Turner and Becky Harmon all of Columbia; six grandchildren,
Jacob and Brooke Roberts, Portia Moss, Alex Lara, Adriana and Aiden Rhoads;
five great grandchildren, Grace, Brayden, Piper, Avery and Taylor; several
other relatives and friends.
Funeral service was held Monday, June 19, 2017 at Grissom-Martin
Funeral Home with Bro. Gerald Hancock officiating. Burial was in Columbia
Cemetery. Casket Bearers were: Rex Watson, Jacob Roberts, Brent Moss, Jacob
Ross, Nick Martoccia and Alex Lara.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Greenup
+2016, Flatwoods,
Greenup Co., KY, Death
The Daily Independent, (Ashland, KY) - June 8, 2016
Helen Lake Blankenship, 92 [1924], of Flatwoods, died Wednesday, [08Jun2016] in Community Hospice Care Center in
Ashland, [Boyd Co., KY].
Preston Family Funeral Home in Ashland is in charge of
arrangements, which are pending.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2016, Flatwoods, Greenup
Co., KY, Obituary
The Daily Independent, (Ashland, KY) - July 9, 2016
Wayne Franklin Thompson, 79, of Flatwoods, went to be with the Lord
Thursday, July 7, 2016, in Community Hospice Care Center in Ashland, [Boyd Co., KY]. Mr. Thompson was born July 8, 1936, in
Ashland, a son of the late Alton and Alma Blankenship Thompson.
After retiring as a pipefitter for Ashland Oil, he enjoyed
gardening, woodworking and his great-grandchildren's visits.
He is also preceded in death by a daughter, Suzanna Lynn Thompson.
He leaves behind his wife of 61 years, Shirley Crank Thompson; three
daughters, Melinda (Kyle) Hable of Ashland, Melissa Thompson of Portland, OR,
and Rebecca Carlson of Raleigh, NC; eight grandchildren, Jeremey Lewis, Shane
(Kyle) Hable, Kaitlin Hable, Brittany and Hayley Hackler, Aubrey (Nate) Dowd,
and Justin and Jordan Carlson; eight great-grandchildren; and two sisters, Sue
Thompson Griffith and Judy Thompson Clevenger.
A private family service will be at 6 to 8 p.m. Monday at Evans
Funeral Home in Raceland.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2017, Flatwoods, Greenup
Co., KY, Obituary
The Daily Independent, (Ashland, KY) - October 5, 2017
Jacqueline "Jackie" Dye, 90, of Flatwoods, passed
peacefully on Wednesday, Oct. 4, 2017, in the Community Hospice Care Center
with her husband of 71 years, William H. Dye lovingly by her side. Mrs. Dye was
born April 12, 1927, to the late Willie and Grace Wells Johnson in Weeksbury,
KY.
Jackie was a devout Christian and a member of the Wurtland Church
of The Nazarene. She was also a Kentucky Colonel. Jackie spent her whole life
taking care of her family always happy to do anything for them or others. She
loved working in her flowers, sewing, crocheting and reading missionary books.
In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by five
sisters; one brother; and one grandson,
Robert Christopher Blankenship.
Left behind to cherish her memory is her soulmate and husband,
William H. Dye; one daughter, Debbie (Rick) Blankenship; two
sons, Ron (Brenda) Dye and Daryl (Cathy) Dye; grandchildren, Bill Dye, Stephanie Holbrook, Brad (Tara) Blankenship , Amber
(Billy) Parker, Bob Dye, Heather (D.J.) O'Neal; step grandchildren, Scott
(Penni) McIntyre, Erica (Charlie) Wilks; great-grandchildren,
Caycee Dye, Gavin Dye, Zoe Holbrook, Tyson Holbrook, Payton Blankenship, Alex Dye and soon to be little Henry
O'Neal; stepgreat-grandchildren, Morgan McIntyre, Mason McIntyre, Rylee Joiner,
Alex Joiner, Scout Wilks, Kaydence O'Neal, Whitley Hall, Waylon Hall; one
sister, Joanne Osborne; and one brother, Bob Johnson; and her loving long time caregiver
who always made her laugh, Donna Hamblin.
Funeral services will be at 1 p.m., Friday, Oct. 6, 2017, at Carman
Funeral Home in Flatwoods with Pastor Scott Hill officiating. Burial will be in
Bellefonte Memorial Gardens.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Rick E.
Blankenship – b.02Mar1958 – Flatwoods, KY: https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:K5N6-XDX
Relatives -
Amber R. Blankenship, Bebora Bankenship, Bradley R. Blankenship, Debbie L.
Blankenship.
+2017, South Portsmouth, Greenup Co., KY, Obituary
Published in The Daily Times from Jan. 15 to
Jan. 16, 2017
Teddy O'dell Blankenship, 79, of South Portsmouth, KY, passed away Saturday, January 14,
2017 at SOMC Hospice in Portsmouth,
[Scioto Co.,]
OH. He was born July 14, 1937 in Baisden, WV, a son of the late Roosevelt and Mary Alice
Moore Blankenship.
Teddy attended Little White Oak Chapel Church and retired from CSX
Railroad.
Besides his parents he is preceded in death by one sister Louise
Gwinn.
Left behind to cherish his memory are his wife Irene Bailey
Blankenship who he married
December 3, 1960, one son David Blankenship of South Portsmouth, KY., two daughters Dana Pollock of South Shore, KY., and Sherri (Bob)
Hurley of Wheelersburg, OH., one brother
Ed Blankenship of Apopka, FL., two sisters Donna Cline of South Portsmouth, KY., and Deloris Mullins of Coeburn, VA. Also surviving are three grandchildren
Nicole (Branden) Coffee, Kylee Hurley and Tara Pollock.
Funeral Services will be 11 A.M. Wednesday, January 18, 2017 at the
Roberson Funeral Home in South Shore, KY., with Dr. Calvin Ray Evans
officiating. Burial will follow in Blankenship Cemetery
in South Portsmouth, KY.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Hardin
+2017, Elizabethtown, Hardin Co., KY, Obituary
The News-Enterprise, (Elizabethtown, KY) - December 7, 2017
Charles Edward Welch, 90, of Elizabethtown, died Tuesday, Dec. 5, 2017, at
Hardin Memorial Hospital in Elizabethtown.
He was a native of Hardin County, was a corporal in the U.S. Army
during the Korean War and was the former owner and operator of Dairy Chef and
Big T Truck Stop from 1974 until 1991 when he retired. He was a member of the
American Legion Post No. 113, the 40-8 and VFW. He lived in Morningview Gardens
for about three years before going to Sunrise Manor Nursing Home in
Hodgenville.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Louise Buster Welch; a son,
Steven C. Welch; and his parents, Edward and Ethel Durham Welch.
He is survived by two sons, Michael (Chiquita) Welch of
Elizabethtown and David Welch of Lexington; a daughter, Sharon
(Michael)Blankenship of
Elizabethtown; six grandsons, two step grandsons, four great grandchildren and
two step great great grandchildren.
A private funeral was held Thursday at Brown Funeral Home in
Elizabethtown with burial in Valley Creek Cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Michael G.
Blankenship – b.30Sep1962 – Elizabethtown, KY:
https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:K526-T75
Relatives -
Cathy L. Blankenship, Margaret C. Blankenship, Sharon Welchblankenship.
Michael Glenn
Blankenship b.1962, Hardin, KY: Mother Margaret E. Coleman.
https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QKHK-GB1G
Margaret C.
Blankenship – b.31Jul1932 – Elizabethtown, KY:
https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:K526-T7Y
Relatives -
Cathy L. Blankenship, Michael G. Blankenship, Sharon Welchblankenship.
2016, Radcliff, Hardin
Co., KY, Obituary
Published in The News-Enterprise on Nov. 18,
2016
Wayne D. "Papa Smurf" Williams Sr., 74 [1942], of Radcliff, died Wednesday, Nov. 16,
2016, at Jewish Hospital in Louisville, [Jefferson Co., KY].
Survivors include his wife, Bridget E. Williams of Radcliff; five children, Elaine Burrows, Nina
McCormick, Wayne Williams Jr., Sherry
Blankenship and Theresa
Jackson; 20 grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.
A graveside service with military honors is at 1 p.m. Tuesday, Nov.
22, at Kentucky Veterans Cemetery-Central in Radcliff.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Harlan
+2016, Benham, Harlan
Co., KY, Obituary
Shirley Ann Hensley departed this life at her residence in Benham,
KY on Friday, September 09, 2016, at the age of 81 years. She was born to the
late Paul and Kathleen
Blankenship Denney in Benham
on October 24, 1934.
Shirley worked many years for International Harvester Benham Store
and the Benham Credit Union before retiring. She was a member of the Benham
United Methodist Church.
She leaves her husband of 64 years, Jimmy Dale Hensley, of Benham;
great niece, Loretta Spinks of Fishers, IN; nephew, Chuck Hensley of Benham;
and a host of nieces, nephews, family and friends to mourn her passing.
Funeral services will begin at 3 pm September 11, 2016, in the
Chapel of the Tri City Funeral Home, 506 Holly Street, Benham, KY on Sunday,
with Reverends Jody Vansickle and Charles Hensley officiating. Interment will
be held on Monday, September 12, 2016, in the Resthaven Cemetery, Loyall, KY.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
1940 Census, District 3, Harlan Co., KY,
Denny, Paul 30, M, TN, Head,
Denny, Kathleen 28, F, KY, Wife, [1912]
Denny, Shirley Ann 05, F, --, Dau,
https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:K7TW-RT1
+2016, Loyall, Harlan
Co., KY, Obituary
Published in The Harlan Daily Enterprise from
Mar. 28 to Mar. 29, 2016
Jean (Browning) Blankenship, 90 [1926] of Loyall passed away on March 26, 2016
following a short illness. She was a lifelong resident of Harlan, graduating from Harlan High
School in 1943 and was a founding member of the Holy Trinity Church in Harlan.
She was the daughter of the late J D Browning, Sr who had a metal
and roofing business and Mrs. Nova Estell Craven Browning, and the wife of the late Joe Blankenship of Loyall.
Mrs. Blankenship worked at the A & P Grocery Store and retired
after 25 years from the Belk Department Store. She and her husband, Joe also
owned a skating rink in Harlan long ago as well as a Mobile Home Park.
She is survived by her children:
Carolyn Rouse of Las Vegas, NV, Patricia Pinczewski-Lee of Lexington, KY and Gregg Blankenship of Loyall. She also leaves behind 2 granddaughters, Jenifer Ruth
of Reno NV and Heather Arvin of Berea, KY and one great-granddaughter, Cathy
Ruth. She will also be missed by surviving nieces and nephews especially Judith
Hale of Knoxville.
The family would like it to be said that Mrs. Blankenship always
lived her life with love and grace, an asset to this troubled world and will be
very greatly missed.
Her funeral mass will be Wednesday (March 30) at 10:00 am at the Holy Trinity Church with Father T. Mani George
officiating. She will be laid to rest in the Resthaven Cemetery, Keith, KY.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
SSDI: Blankenship, Joe
D., 76, 14Nov1924 - 26Dec2000, Loyall, Harlan, KY, KY-403-26-3015
Hart
2016, Canmer, Hart
Co., KY, Obituary
Glasgow Daily Times (KY) - July 13, 2016
Wanitta Mae Meadows, 72, of Canmer, died Monday, July 11, 2016, at
her residence. Born in Freedom, she was the daughter of the late James Love
Meadows and Martha Jane Trulock Meadows.
Ms. Meadows was a beautician and a member of Servant Valley Baptist
Church.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a sister,
Naomi Reynolds and four brothers, Kenneth, Gene, Leon and Dale Meadows.
Survivors include two daughters,
Annette Jones (Steven), of Magnolia, and Angela Blankenship
(Gary Wayne), of
Scottsville; a son, Nathan Love Meadows (Cassandra), of Horse Cave; six
grandchildren: Andrea London, Page Harrison, Corinthian Meadows, Bobby Hardin,
Ethan Jones and Mason Meadows; four great-grandchildren, Abby, Ryker, Kaleigh
and Karleigh Hardin; a sister, Jewell Poynter, of Louisville; a brother, Roy
Lee Meadows, of Macon, Ga; and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will 11 a.m. Friday at A. F. Crow & Son
Funeral Home with burial in Hiseville Cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2016, Munfordville, Hart Co., KY, Obituary
Published in The Courier-Journal on May 10, 2016
Glenn Smallwood, 76 [1940], of Munfordville, Kentucky passed away on
Saturday, May 7, 2016, at his residence in Munfordville, Kentucky. He was the son of the late Shelby and the
late Armilda Davidson Smallwood.
He was preceded in death by his first wife Norma Lee Smallwood.
He is survived by his wife: Loretta Pippin Smallwood, Munfordville,
KY; three daughters, Mitzi Winn (Mike) of Lebanon Junction, KY, Kim Pingleton
(Kevin) and Armilda Grooms both of Sellersburg, IN, a sister, Opal
Blankenship of Louisville, KY;
2 grandchildren: Jimmy Winn (Caitie) of Crestwood, KY and Alicia Winn of
Lebanon Junction, KY. 1 greatgrand daugther: Cassie Winn of Crestwood, KY.
Graveside service will be at Sellersburg Cemetery at 11:00 AM ET,
Wednesday, May 11, 2016 with Bro. Jimmy Applegate officiating. Interment will
be in Sellersburg Cemetery, Sellerburg, IN.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Henderson
+2016, Henderson, Henderson
Co., KY, Obituary
Published in The Gleaner on Aug. 26, 2016
Jeanne Dillingham Riley, 84, of Henderson, Ky., died Wednesday,
August 24, 2016.
She was a member of Holy Name of Jesus Catholic Church, where she
had served on the Altar Society and belonged to the Knights of Columbus
Auxiliary. Jeanne also had worked in the cafeteria at Holy Name of Jesus
Catholic School for 18 years.
She was preceded in death by the love of her life and husband of 58
years, Joseph Clifton Riley, who died May 6, 2006; her parents, Edward Luther
and Iva Magdalene Brown Dillingham; and one sister, Nevada Gibson.
Survivors include her loving son, Alan Curtis Riley and his wife,
Beverley, of Canton, Mich.; three devoted daughters,
Regina Blankenship and her husband, Jerry, of Bowling Green, Kelly Yeager and her
husband, Chris, of Evansville, and Amanda Riley, of Henderson; left to cherish
her memory are four grandchildren, Jason Frakes and his wife, Edie, Jeff Riley,
Ben Riley, and Tina Koonce and her wife, Christina Faye; three
great-grandchildren, Riley Frakes, Charlie Frakes, and Stella Riley; nieces and
nephews. She also leaves behind numerous friends and loved ones who will miss
her dearly.
Services will be at noon Saturday at Rudy-Rowland Funeral Home.
Father Larry McBride will officiate. Burial will be in St. Louis Cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Jerry W. Blankenship – b.24Jul1945 -
Bowling Green, KY: https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:K5VZ-XTV
Relatives - Eva Blankenship, Henry
Blankenship, Mary B. Blankenship, R. Blankenship, Wayne Blankenship.
Hopkins
+2017, Dawson Springs, Hopkins Co., KY, Death
http://www.tributes.com/obituary/show/Mary-Lou-Blankenship-105423803
Mary Lou Blankenship,
February 17, 1933 - October 27, 2017, Dawson Springs, Kentucky
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2017, Dawson Springs, Hopkins Co., KY, Obituary
http://www.beshearfuneralhome.com/obituaries/Mary-Lou-Blankenship?obId=2663401#/obituaryInfo
Mary Lou Blankenship, age 84, of
Dawson Springs, KY passed away on Friday, October 27, 2017 at Baptist Health in
Madisonville, [Hopkins Co.,] KY. She was
born on February 17, 1933 in Dawson Springs, KY to the late Marion Hammock and
Myrtle Ford Hammock.
Mrs. Blankenship was a retired LPN and
worked at NHC for 30 years and also at the Hopkins County Hospital. She was a
devoted mother, a Kentucky Colonel and volunteered for the DAPS program. Mrs.
Blankenship was a member of the Dawson Springs Baptist Temple.
She was preceded in death by her parents;
her first husband ~ William T. Johnson; her second husband ~ William
Blankenship; two sons ~ Rodney Johnson and Rickey Johnson and a brother ~ Roy
Hammock.
Survivors include a daughter ~ Peggy
Trover of Dawson Springs, KY; two sons and daughters-in-law ~ Donnie &
Debbie Johnson of Madisonville, KY and William Anthony & Dorothy Johnson of
Dawson Springs, KY; a niece and her husband ~ Barbara & Mike Martin of
Madisonville, KY; ten grandchildren; fifteen great-grandchildren and four
great-great grandchildren.
Funeral Services will be held on Tuesday,
October 31, 2017 at 2:00 PM at Beshear Funeral Home in Dawson Springs,
Kentucky, with Rev. Donnie Howton officiating. Burial will follow in Walnut
Grove Cemetery in Dawson Springs, Kentucky.
2016, Madisonville, Hopkins Co., KY, Obituary
The Messenger, (Madisonville, KY) - July 26, 2016
Mable E. Lynn "Lener" Moore, 69, of Madisonville passed
away Saturday, July 23, 2016, at Baptist Health Hospital. She was born March
10, 1947, in White Plains to the late Clifford Moore and Rosie Mae Mannahan.
Ms. Moore had worked at several occupations and was a member of
Concord Missionary Baptist Church. She was a UK fan and enjoyed the Smokey
Mountains, quilting and collecting Indian stuff.
She also was preceded in death by three brothers and two sisters.
She is survived by her companion of 38 years, Larry Blanchard; sisters Roenna "Boonie" Blankenship and Lucy Carroll, both of White Plains;
along with several nieces and nephews.
Services are 2 p.m. Wednesday at Barnett-Strother Funeral Home with
Brother Sam Beeny officiating. Burial in Concord Cemetery in
White Plains. Pallbearers are Frankie Rust, Johnny Key, Rengy Key,
Scotty Key, Nick Allen and Willis Allen. Honorary pallbearer will be Delaney
Brasher.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2016, Madisonville, Hopkins Co., KY, Obituary
The Messenger, (Madisonville, KY) - December 23, 2016
Marian June Dickerson, 87, of Madisonville passed away Thursday,
Dec. 22, 2016, at Baptist Health Madisonville. She was born June 8, 1929, in
Evansville to the late Waller Lisenby and Jimmie Pauline Webb Lisenby.
She was a member of Covenant Community Church in Madisonville, the
Kentucky Teachers Association, NEA and KEA. She loved UK basketball, singing,
her Paragon friends, her bible study and most of all spending time with her
kids and grandchildren.
She was also preceded in death by her husband, William Thomas
Dickerson; one daughter, Lisa Jayne Dickerson; one brother, Edward Paul
Lisenby; one sister, Maxine Ligon; and one granddaughter, Lisa Dickerson.
She is survived by one daughter,
Brenda Blankenship of Madisonville; three sons, William
'Billy" (Tandi) Dickerson, Joseph (Lori) Dickerson and Samuel (Vickie)
Dickerson, all of Madisonville; six grandchildren, Jason Scott Mefford,
Elizabeth Anne Dickerson Stock, Kyle Joseph Dickerson, Sarah June Dickerson
Schweitzer, Mallory Denise Dickerson Johnson and Abigail Samantha Dickerson;
nine great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren.
Services will be 11 a.m. Tuesday at Barnett-Strother Funeral Home
with Pastor Michael Knight officiating. Burial will follow at East Lawn
Cemetery in Hanson. Pallbearers will be Joseph Dickerson, Sam Dickerson, Jacob
Schweitzer, Jason Mefford, Kyle Dickerson and Josh Stock. Honorary pallbearer
will be Mark Johnson.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2017, White Plains, Hopkins Co., KY, Funeral
http://www.tributes.com/obituary/show/Roenna-Key-Blankenship-105307920
Roenna Key Blankenship, May 4, 1927 - October 9, 2017. White Plains, Kentucky
Funeral services will be Wednesday, October 11, 2017 at 12:00pm at
Concord Missionary Baptist Church in White Plains, KY with Bro. Ellis Payne
officiating and burial to follow at Concord Church Cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2017, White Plains, Hopkins Co., KY, Obituary
http://www.the-messenger.com/obituaries/article_dad0014d-12f9-542f-90c9-6a3e1acfc590.html
Roenna Moore Key Blankenship, 90, of White
Plains passed away Monday, Oct. 9, 2017, at Baptist Health Madisonville.
She was born in Hopkins County on May 4, 1927, to the late Clifford and Rosie
Manahan Moore.
She was a lifetime member of Concord
Missionary Baptist Church in White Plains. She was a retired nurse's aide.
She also was preceded in death by a son,
Eston Eugene Key; a daughter, LaData Rea Blankenship; three brothers
and four sisters.
She is survived by her husband, Lionel H.
Blankenship of White Plains; five children, Judy Keys and Janis of Chattanooga,
Tennessee, LaQuata Bea Jones and her husband, Terry, of White Plains, Johnny
Key of White Plains, Bengy Key and his wife, Nadia, of Bremen and Rengy Key and
his wife, Debbie, of White Plains; her sister, Lucy Moore Carroll of White
Plains; several grandchildren, several great-grandchildren, several
great-great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
Services are noon Wednesday at Concord
Missionary Baptist Church in White Plains with Brother Ellis Payne officiating.
Burial is at Concord Church Cemetery.
Jefferson
+2016, Fairdale, Jefferson
Co., KY, Obituary
http://hosting-26044.tributes.com/obituary/show/Betty-Rose-Pugh-Blankenship-103597417
Mrs. Betty Rose Blankenship, age 66 [July 22, 1949], of Fairdale, returned to her Heavenly
Father on Sunday, May 22, 2016. Mrs. Blankenship was retired.
Among those who preceded her in death include, her parents, John
and Betty Pugh
and brother, Frederick W. Pugh.
She leaves to cherish her memory, her husband of 40 years, John Blankenship; son, Michael T. Blankenship (Kim); grandchildren,
Addison Blankenship and Breonna Blankenship;
great grandchild, Landon Elliott; brothers, Steven L Pugh Sr. (Deirdre), John F
Pugh Jr. (Shawn); sister, JoAnn Guest, and a host of nieces, nephews and
friends.
Funeral service will be conducted 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 25, 2016
in the chapel of Schoppenhorst, Underwood and Brooks Funeral Home (Preston Hwy
and Brooks Rd.) with burial in Evergreen Cemetery 10 a.m. Thursday.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2016, Fairdale, Jefferson
Co., KY, Obituary
Sheila Faye (Blankenship) Underwood, 52 [1964], of Fairdale, KY passed away, Sunday,
July 24, 2016.
She was a member of Bethel Missionary Baptist Church.
Left to cherish her memory is her loving husband of 21 years,
Darryl Underwood. Children; Ashley Tilton, Alex Underwood
(Jodi) and Andrew Underwood, grandchildren; Aiden-Michael and Aubrey, father; Earl
Blankenship and mother; Flora Blankenship, sister; Geneva
Willis (Tom), brothers; Mike Blankenship (Lisa) and Tim
Blankenship, and a host of nieces, nephews and other family member and
friends.
A funeral service will be held Thursday, July 28, 2016 at 11am in
the chapel of Arch L. Heady & Son Funeral Home, 8519 Preston Hwy.
Louisville, KY 40219.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Sheila F. Underwood – b.03Mar1964 -
Fairdale, KY: https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:297H-Z58
Relatives - Carlotta H. Blankenship,
Darryl Wayne Underwood, Flora A. Blankenship, Leonard Earl Blankenship, Lisa
Rena Blankenship, Michael W. Blankenship Sr, Rose Marie Underwood.
Christian Co., KY, Birth: https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QKHF-41DS
Sheila Faye Blankenship – b.1964 – Mother: Flora A. Rippie
Christian Co., KY, Birth: https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QKHY-FTKW
Leonard Earl
Blankenship – b.10Nov1940 - Mother: Edna
M. Austin
2016, Louisville, Jefferson Co., KY, Obituary
Published in The Courier-Journal on Feb. 11,
2016
Peggy Sue Gantt, 58, passed away on February 6, 2016.
She was preceded in death by her father, Hiram Gantt.
Her survivors include a son: Austin Sowell (Fatuma Hussein), two daughters, Christina Sowell, Lacy Blankenship, mother, Evelyn Gantt, sister, Julie
Benton (Jim), two grandchildren, Madison Lynn Bernardi, Maysah Lynn Sowell and
a special friend, George Lupex.
A memorial service will be held 4 p.m. Saturday February 13, 2016
at W.G. Hardy Funeral Home and Cremation Service
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2016, Louisville, Jefferson Co., KY, Obituary
http://cootsfuneralhome.com/obits/item/geraldine-blankenshippage
Geraldine Blankenship, age 77 [1939], of Louisville, died Wednesday, February 17, 2016, at her
grandson's home.
She was a native of Straight Creek, Ky. and she was a former
manager for John Cope The Cleaner. She was an avid
animal lover and enjoyed Politics.
She is survived by her daughter,
Deborah K. Blankenship of Macon, GA.; her grandson, Harry K,
Moore IV of Memphis, IN. and her sister, Wanda Patterson Drew.
Geraldine was preceded in death by her husband, James
Blankenship; her parents,
Robert and Myrtle Drew; brothers, Charles Drew and Eugene Drew.
Cremation was chosen. E. M. Coots' Sons Funeral Home is in charge
of arrangements.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
James A. Blankenship – b.30Dec1934 -
Louisville, KY: https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:K5HY-D8H
Relatives - Debbie K. Blankenship, Geraldine D. Blankenship.
2016, Louisville, Jefferson
Co., KY, Obituary
Published in The Courier-Journal on Apr. 13,
2016
Leslie Earl "Sarg" "Les" Winfree, 88, of
Louisville passed away Saturday, April 9, 2016. Les was a native of Nashville,
IL and had retired as a sergeant/cook for the U. S. Army during World War II,
Korean, Vietnam wars and a crane operator for Louisville Gas & Electric
Company.
He was preceded in death by his first wife Gladys and second wife
Margaret Winfree.
Survivors include by his sister, Alice Lawhorn; two brothers,
Raymond and Robert Winfree; nephew, Don Winfree; daughter-in-law, Brenda
Deacon; stepdaughters, Barbara Blankenship and Debbie Coley; also several
grandchildren and greatgrandchildren that knew him as Papaw Les.
Graveside services will be held 1:00 P.M. EST Friday at Greenwood
Cemetery in Nashville, IL.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2016, Louisville, Jefferson
Co., KY, Obituary
Published in The Courier-Journal from Apr. 15 to
Apr. 17, 2016
Herbert Thomas Wood, 86, of Louisville, passed away Thursday, April
14, 2016. The son of the late George and Florence Wood.
Tom was a graduate of Louisville Male High School and U of L Speed
School. He was the retired president of Universal Concrete Products, a U.S.
Army Korean War veteran, on the board of directors of Boys & Girls Club of
Kentuckiana, a member of the advisory board of the Salvation Army and a member
of Southeast Christian Church.
Tom was preceded in death by his daughter, Betsy Anne Wood;
sisters, Carol Clements and Dorothy Bates and brother, George, Jr.
He is survived by his loving wife, JoAnn (Shelton) Wood; sons,
Thomas (Kerry) and Douglas (Laurie) Wood; step
daughter, Lee Ann
Blankenship (Bruce) and 9
grandchildren and their grandmother, Anne.
His funeral service will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday, April 19, 2016 at
Southeast Christian Church, 920 Blankenbaker Parkway, with burial in Cave Hill
Cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2016, Louisville, Jefferson Co., KY, Obituary
Published in The Courier-Journal on June 27,
2016
Margaret F. Hardin, 94, passed away June 24, 2016, peacefully at
her home attended by loved ones. She was born April 17, 1922, in Mooresville,
Washington County, Kentucky. She was second of thirteen children born of John
and Nannie A. Pile Carney.
She was a tireless worker within her family, Victory Memorial
Baptist Church, and in her community, while working and retiring from NACM
where she enjoyed a long and successful career of 42 years. She grew up in the
New Hope Baptist Church, Springfield, Kentucky and was a member of Victory
Memorial Baptist Church, Louisville for 55 years, where she sang in the choir,
and was a member of the Evangeline Sunday School Class, Women's Missionary Union,
Hostess Committee, Clean-up Committee, Vacation Bible School, Victory Senior
Club, and used her leadership and professional skills to serve as an officer of
the Church Council. At NACM she was a member of the Senior Executive Club. In
the community she was a Board Member of the Saint Joseph's Area Association,
working tirelessly as a "Grotto Grannie" to preserve and maintain the
historical St. Joseph's Grotto.
She is predeceased by her parents, John and Nannie A. Pile Carney;
husband, Roscoe Hardin; grandson, Clayton "Clay" Howell Blankenship; brother, Charles (Lula) Carney; sister,
Ella Mae (Kenny) Morris; brother, Leon (Mary Lottie) Carney; brother, Donald
(Edith) Carney; brother J. L. (Lola Belle) Carney; brother, Garland Carney;
sister, Elizabeth Rose Carney; and sister, Charlotte Janes.
She is survived by her daughter,
Cerelda A. Hardin Blankenship (Harley); grandson, John Sherman Blankenship; sisters, Jewell Lawson and Uelline
Jackson; brothers, Willie "Billy" Carney, (Pat) and Howard Carney
(Reva); and sisters-in-law, Lola Belle and Gladys Carney.
Her funeral service will be at Highlands Funeral Home, 3331
Taylorsville Rd. at 10 a.m. Wednesday, June 29, 2016, with burial to follow at
the New Hope Baptist Church Cemetery, Springfield, KY.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Harley E. Blankenship – b.21Mar1943 - Louisville, KY: https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:K5H6-Q69
Relatives - Cerelda H. Blankenship,
Clayton H. Blankenship, John Sherman Blankenship, Sherman Blankenship.
2016, Louisville, Jefferson Co., KY, Obituary
Published in The Courier-Journal on Sept. 13,
2016
Clair Jean Brown, 83, of Louisville, passed away peacefully on
Sunday, September 11, 2016 at Little Sisters of the Poor. She was born June 14,
1933 in Parkersburg, WV, a daughter of the late James Gordon Bailey and Mildred
Holman Bailey.
Jean was in advertising for many years for Dimension Cable and WAKY
Radio. She served as a hostess at Actors Theatre and was a member of the First
Presbyterian Church in Parkersburg, WV.
In addition to her parents, she is also preceded in death by her
sisters, Edna and Retha Bailey, Sue Grant, Laura Dae Shaw and her beloved
niece, Whitney Renee Snyder.
She is survived by a daughter,
Patricia Blankenship; grandson,
Joey Blankenship and her sister, Vivian Snyder.
Funeral Services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, September 16 at
Ratterman Funeral Home, 3711 Lexington Road, "in St. Matthews" with
burial to follow in Calvary Cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2016, Louisville, Jefferson
Co., KY, Obituary
http://www.tributes.com/obituary/show/Tammy-Jean-Black-103998481
Tammy Jean Blankenship Black, December 20, 1966 - September 29, 2016, Louisville, Kentucky
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2016, Louisville, Jefferson
Co., KY, Obituary
http://www.rattermanbrothers.com/obituaries/Tammy-Black-3/#!/Obituary
Tammy Jean (Blankenship) Black, December 20,
1966 - September 29, 2016. Loving wife, mother, grandma and sister, returned to
our heavenly father September 29, 2016. She was surrounded by loving family
while losing her courageous fight with cancer.
Proceeded in
death by her mother, Virginia Blankenship.
She leaves to cherish her memory, her father
Eugene
Blankenship, husband of 24yrs. Ross Black. 4 children; Matthew
Blankenship, Tabitha Redmon(Caleb), and twin sons Zachary
and Dylan Black. Also her twin brother Timothy Blankenship (Cathy) and her sister Cathy Henon, whom only she called "Gladys".
6 grandchildren- Kayla Blankenship, Timothy Rankin, Shaylee Rankin, Cayenne
Rankin, Joshua Redmon, and Kaeden Peterson; 1 niece Misty Tyson(Mark) and her
children Brooke and Zonathan Tyson. Along with her Big loving
dog Rufus Jamal Black and friends.
Tammy "Tames" to her husband
and children, often called mom by her children's friends had a heartful of love
for everyone. She will be dearly missed, forever remembered and loved in our
hearts.
2016, Louisville, Jefferson
Co., KY, Obituary
Published in The Courier-Journal on Oct. 19,
2016
Michael Royce Mayes, 65, of Louisville, Kentucky passed away on
Monday, October 17, 2016 in Indianapolis, [Marion Co.,] Indiana. He was born in Flat Creek, West
Virginia on July 6, 1951 to the late James Carl and Evelyn Mayes.
He was retired from LG&E and Baker and Bohnert. He was of the
Baptist faith and loved to play the guitar and sing at his church. His
grandchildren were the light of his life.
Michael is survived by three children, Angela Mayes, Dale Mayes and
Jaime Mayes Miller; sole mate, Bonnie Mayes; grandchildren, Daniel Mayes, Devin Mayes, Damian Mayes, Anthony
Mayes, Skyler Miller, Jaiden Blankenship, Serenity Blankenship, Nathaniel Raisor and Wesley Blankenship; three great-grandchildren, Bradlee Mayes,
Claire Mayes and Haidyn Mayes; siblings, Jerry Mayes, Brenda (Paul) Shoptaw,
James Randal (Rosemary) Mayes, Sandra (Ralph) English, Carolyn Bratcher, Janet
(Michael) Henley, Darrell (Martha) Mayes, Carol Mayes and Jimmy Mayes; and a
host of other family members and friends.
A service to celebrate his life will be conducted Friday, October
21, 2016 at 5:00 p.m. at Newcomer Funeral Home Southwest Louisville Chapel.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2017, Louisville, Jefferson Co., KY, Obituary
Published in The Courier-Journal on Mar. 23,
2017
Norma Jo Howard,
79, wife to the late Charles E. Howard, passed away on Tuesday March 21, 2017
at Wesley Manor Nursing Home. She was born to the late Charles, Sr. and Marjorie
Browning Blankenship in
Loyall, KY on February 19, 1938. She was also preceded in death by a grandson,
Jacob Alberhasky.
She is survived by her children, Tim Howard (Janine), Kevin Howard
(Mary Ann), and Jennifer Allen (Lee) along with 6 grandchildren, 3 great-grandchildren
and her brother Charles Blankenship, Jr. (Gail).
Funeral services will be Friday at 10:00 am at Louisville Memorial
Gardens Funeral Home, 4400 Dixie Highway.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2017, Louisville, Jefferson Co., KY, Funeral
http://www.tributes.com/obituary/show/Lillian-Mae-Blankenship-105514091
Lillian Mae Blankenship, October 4, 1925 - November 21, 2017, Louisville, Kentucky
She was a proud 1943 graduate of Valley High School.
A funeral service to celebrate Lil's life will be at 11am on
Monday, November 27, 2017 at the Ratterman Keenan Southwest Chapels, 4832 Cane
Run Road with interment to follow at Bethany Memorial Cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2017, Louisville, Jefferson Co., KY, Obituary
http://www.jbrattermanandsons.com/obituaries/Lillian-Blankenship-3/#!/Obituary
Lillian Mae Blankenship (nee Kern &
Bibelhauser), 92 of Louisville, passed away peacefully, Tuesday morning
November 21, 2017 at Park Terrace Health Campus. Born in Louisville Ky. on
October 4, 1925, she was adopted as a baby by Henry Phillip Kern and Susan Ellen (Blankenship) Kern.
When Lil was a child, the family moved
from Portland to Eureka Avenue. She was a proud 1943 graduate of Valley High
School. She married neighbor, Ed Bibelhauser, Sr. on November 22, 1947 and
moved down Lees Lane to the farm they worked together for 30 years and on which
they raised 4 children. Mom married Bill Blankenship in 1978 and moved to Memphis TN.
Mom moved back to the family farm in
Louisville, KY in 1991, where she reestablished herself as the matriarch of our
family by being a forever constant in the lives and activities of her family
and friends. She enjoyed an active lifestyle of gardening, crossword puzzles,
bowling, dancing, scrabble and dominos. Mom was always ready for a poker game
and highball.
Lil was preceded in death by her first
husband, Edward G. Bibelhauser, Sr. on December 29, 1990, her second husband, William B.
Blankenship on November, 15, 1991 and her grandson, Daniel E. Bibelhauser on
February 15, 1992.
She is survived by her children, Eddie
Bibelhauser, Jr., Mike Bibelhauser (Stacy), Bob Bibelhauser (Susan), Nancy
Bibelhauser, grandchildren, Jason P Bibelhauser (Carri), Julianne Bibelhauser,
Mark Bibelhauser (Lisa), Samuel Bibelhauser and Brigid Bibelhauser,
Great-Grandchildren, Drake Dearing, Blade Bibelhauser, Caden Bibelhauser, Holly
McClurkin, Lily Bibelhauser, Colin O’Bryan, & Kyle Bibelhauser.
A funeral service to celebrate Lil’s life
will be at 11am on Monday, November 27, 2017 at the Ratterman Keenan Southwest
Chapels, 4832 Cane Run Road with interment to follow at Bethany Memorial
Cemetery.
1930 Census,
Louisville, Jefferson Co., KY,
Kern, Henry P. 39, M, KY, Head,
Kern, Suey 39, F, KY, Wife,
Kern, Mary J. 08, F, KY, Dau,
Kern, Lillie M. 04, F, KY, Dau,
https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:XMX6-W78
KY, Death: https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QVJ5-K5DS
Susie E. Kern –
b.1892 – d.03Nov1957, Louisville, KY:
D/o John Blankenship
& Mary M. Bland
+2017, Shively, Jefferson Co., KY, Obituary
The Pioneer News, (Shepherdsville, KY) - March 20, 2017
Richard Durham, 69, of Shively, died on Wednesday, March 15, 2017.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Garlan and Dorothy Durham;
and granddaughter, October Blankenship.
He is survived by his wife, Janet Trent Durham; children, Bessie
Crampes, Patricia Reynolds, Nicole Reynolds and Penny Durham; eight
grandchildren; brother, Kenneth, Michael, Greg and Melvin Durham; sisters, Mary
Levy and Paula Watts.
Funeral services will be held at 7 p.m. on Monday, March 20, at
Hardy-Close Funeral Home in Shepherdsville with visitation from 4-8 p.m.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2016, South Louisville, Jefferson Co., KY, Obituary
Published in The Courier-Journal on Dec. 27,
2016
Florence "Cissie" Winfield, 73 [1943], of South Louisville, returned to her
Heavenly Father on Monday, December 26, 2016.
Ms. Winfield was a bookkeeper for Republic Diesel, and a member of
Foster Ave. Baptist Church.
Among those that preceded her in death include her parents, Abraham
& Ethel Meeks; sisters, Pauline Brown, Viola Buchter, Marie Hill; and
brothers, Emmett Meeks, Raymond Meeks, Frankie Meeks.
She leaves to cherish her memory her significant other, Earl
Miller; children, Catherine Blankenship (Timothy), Duane
Twyman (Nancy); grandchildren, Tabitha Cook, Kyle Twyman, Jessica Cottner,
Justin Brown; sisters, Mabel Wagner, Corinne Anderson; and several nieces and
nephews.
Funeral service will be held on Thursday, December 29, 2016 at
10:00am in the chapel of Schoppenhorst, Underwood, & Brooks Funeral Home
(Preston Hwy at Brooks Rd.) with cremation to follow.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2016, Wellington, Jefferson Co., KY Obituary
http://www.northcuttandson.com/Obituary-Of-Glen-Lee-Blankenship/3152
Glen Lee Blankenship,
age 56, of Jacks Drive, Wellington, passed away Tuesday, March 1, 2016, at his
residence. Born June 5, 1959, in West Liberty, he was a son of the late Charles Calvin and Burnace
Lewis Blankenship.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by three brothers, James, Andy, and Jackie Blankenship, and one sister,
Kathy Blankenship.
Glen is survived by four children:
Jeff Blankenship of Ocala, Florida, Jennifer Blankenship of Lexington, Russell Purvis and Tonya Blankenship, both of Owingsville; one sister, Linda Blankenship Mullins of Wellington; seven grandchildren; and several nieces and
nephews.
He was a farmer. Glen enjoyed riding motorcycles and spending time
with his family, especially his grandchildren.
Funeral services will be conducted 2 p.m. Thursday, March 3, 2016,
at Northcutt & Son Home for Funerals Memorial Chapel with Brother Greg
Crouch officiating. Burial will follow in the Blankenship -Moore Cemetery in West Liberty. Pallbearers: Russell Purvis, Chester,
Mullins, Dexter Mullins, Michael Mullins, Dustin Mullins, C. J. Mullins.
Honorary pallbearers: Chandler Martin, Dalton George, Logan George
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2016, Wellington, Jefferson
Co., KY, Obituary
Cathy A. Lewis, age 47 of Wellington, KY, departed this life at her
residence on Monday, July 11, 2016. She was born February 23, 1969 in
Pikeville, KY to Hayes and Ethel
Blankenship Hurley.
Cathy spent her life as a homemaker caring for her family and was a
member of Day Spring Church of God in Frenchburg, KY.
She is preceded in death by her father, Hayes Hurley.
She will be remembered fondly by her husband, Charles Lewis, of
Wellington, KY and their son, Trey Lewis; mother, Ethel Hurley; brothers,
Raymond Hurley, Billy Hurley, and Elvis (Tennie) Hurley; sisters, Darlene
(David) Wolford, Charlene (Junior) Hurley, Connie (Paul) Cote, Deborrhea
(Terry) Daniels, Angie (David) Hurley, Pam Bowling and Mike Justice, and
Melissa (Greg) Clark; mother and father-in-law, Hubert and Belvia Lewis;
brother-in-laws, David (Angie) Lewis, Craig (Caroline) Lewis, Todd Lewis; sister-in-law,
Carrie Lewis; and a host of other family and friends.
Funeral services will be held on Friday, July 15, 2016, at 12 pm at
the Tri City Funeral Home, 506 Holly Street, Benham, KY, with Reverend Rod
Raleigh officiating. Interment will follow in the Lewis Cemetery at Blair, KY
with family serving as pallbearers.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Jessamine
2016, Nicholasville, Jessamine Co., KY, Obituary
Published in
Lexington Herald-Leader on Mar. 18, 2016
Charlotte Grant Graybill Hall, 89, died Tue, March 15, 2016
surrounded by her family. Born on April 29, 1926 in Louisville, KY, she was the
daughter of the late Dorothy Boyd Graybill and Charles Grant Graybill.
Her husband, Earl Edwin Hall, precedes her in death.
She was the much-loved mom
of Sue Hall Hill (Gerry); Sonny Hall (Tina); Patrice Hall Thompson (C.B.); Kathy Hall Blankenship (Chuck).
She proceeded in death by a daughter, Janet Hall Clem (Les), and a
son, Billy Hall (Cindy). She was the loved older sister of her brother, James
Lewis Graybill that passed away on March 8, 2016, and a sister, Lucile
Graybill, that passed away at the age of five years old.
In addition to her children, she loved and was proud of her
fourteen grandchildren, their families, and great-grandchildren. Three
grandchildren, Les Clem Jr., Alicia Hall, and Jennifer Hall preceded her in
death.
Charlotte grew up in Minerva, Kentucky before moving to Shelbyville
with her parents and brother, J. L., following the death of her little sister,
Lucile. After losing her mother at sixteen years old, she was especially close
to her grandmother, Lucile Pearce Boyd, and her mother-in-law, Lucy Poe Hall,
along with her Uncle Pearce and Aunt Nell Boyd, and always the big
"Sis" to her brother, J. L. Earl and Charlotte were high school
sweethearts at Gleneyrie High School in Shelby County and celebrated their 70th
wedding anniversary on June 15, 2013. Earl and Charlotte moved to Nicholasville
in 1959, where together they raised six children and were an active part of the
community. She was a strong woman that gave everything for her family.
Visitation Sat, March 19, 1-3pm followed by a private family
service at 3pm, Hager and Cundiff Funeral Home in Nicholasville. Pall Bearers will be Earl (Sonny) Hall, Gerald Hill, C.B. Thompson, Chuck Blankenship, Les Clem, and Troy Hall. Burial will be
in Maple Grove Cemetery in Nicholasville.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Johnson
2017, Thelma, Johnson
Co., KY, Obituary
http://www.tributes.com/obituary/show/Leroy-Roy-Malone-104565435
Leroy Roy Malone, Jr. of Thelma, Kentucky, July 28, 1964 - March
12, 2017
He was married to Renee.
Funeral: 1:00 p.m. Wednesday March 15th 2017 at the Jones-Preston
Funeral Home. Burial: Blankenship Cemetery Thelma
Kentucky
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Kenton
2016, Park Hills, Kenton
Co., KY, Obituary
Published in the Kentucky Enquirer from Jan. 27
to Jan. 28, 2016
Kathryn N. (Katy) Young, 29, of Park Hills, KY, passed away on
January 25, 2016 at University Hospital in Cincinnati,
[Hamilton Co.,]
OH.
Katy was a Docketing Specialist with the Wood, Herron, and Evans
Law Firm in Cincinnati and a full time student at Northern Kentucky University.
Katy was a member of Team Red White & Blue Veterans Reintegration Group,
the Ft. Wright Cross Fit group, and the Bengals Bomb Squad. She was a supporter
of H.A.R.T. Homeless Animals Rescue Team, and she loved to travel. Katy was
loved by everyone from all walks of life and she will be missed by everyone
immensely.
Katy is survived by her mother, Terri (Tony Bardo) Young, her
father, Scott (Jane Anderson) Young, a brother, Cody (Nicole Doak) Young, her
grandparents, Will & Pat Young, and grandparents, Tom & Sue Williams.
Katy is also survived by her aunts, Laura (Jeff) Blankenship, Kim (Mike) Ledonne, and Gladys Harden, an
uncle, Tim (Amy) Williams, her cousins, Meredith, Sara, Amy, Luke, Trevor,
Ella, and second cousins, Charlotte, and Kara.
Funeral Ceremony will be held 1:00 pm Friday, January 29, 2016, at
the Dobbling, Muehlenkamp-Erschell Funeral Home in, Bellevue. Burial will take
place in the Evergreen Cemetery Southgate, Kentucky.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Knox
2016, Barbourville, Knox Co., KY, Obituary
Mrs. Sherry Lynn (Partin) Smith age 60 of Barbourville departed
this life on Sunday, December 18, 2016 at her home. She was the daughter of
Murrell Partin and Mary Lavina (Davis) Partin, born to them on March 21, 1956
in Pineville, KY.
She was a member of the Artemus Baptist Church and was a homemaker.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Murrell and Mary Partin,
one brother, Michael Partin and two sisters, Belva Lake and Nikki Donaldson.
Left behind to mourn her passing, her son, Chris Davis and wife
Gwen of Beaver Dam, KY and her daughter, Gloria Golden and husband Troy of
Trosper, KY, her friend, Terry Robinson of Barbourville, her four
grandchildren, Natasha & Christina Golden and Tiara and Ethan Davis, four
great grandchildren, Madalynn Gray, Elijah and Noah Lake, and Adrianna
McIntyre, five nieces and nephews,
Billy and David Lake, Anthony Dillon, Brandy Blankenship
and Laurel Partin. She also leaves behind a host of many other relatives and
friends to mourn her passing.
Funeral services for Mrs. Sherry Smith will be conducted in the
Hampton Funeral Home Chapel on Thursday, December 22, 2016 at 2:00 p.m. with
Rev. Rick Partin officiating. Pallbearers will be family & friends. She
will be laid to rest in the Burch Alford Cemetery at Trosper.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2017, Barbourville, Knox Co., KY, Funeral
Published in Lexington Herald-Leader on Mar.
9, 2017
Mae Yeager Blankenship, 97, of Barbourville, died Mon.
Funeral 2pm Fri, Knox Funeral Home. Visit after 1pm Fri.
www.knoxfuneralhome.com
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2017, Barbourville, Knox Co., KY, Obituary
Mrs. Mae Yeager Blankenship, 97, of
Barbourville, passed away Monday evening, March 6, 2017 at the Barbourville ARH
Hospital. She was a daughter of the late George E. and Daisey Keith
Yeager born on January 27, 1920 at Crab Orchard.
Mrs. Blankenship was a homemaker and a
member of the River Baptist Church. She enjoyed sewing, quilting,
gardening and taking care of others.
On December 10, 1943, she united in marriage
with Ernest
Blankenship and to this union a son was born.
In addition to her parents and husband,
she was preceded in death by her son, Kenneth Blankenship, six brothers
and three sisters.
Survivor include a sister, Naomi
Leddington of Barbourville; a daughter-in-law, Berthel
Blankenship of Barbourville; a granddaughter, Carolyn Blankenship of Barbourville;
a dear friend, Sandy Riley; among other loved ones and dear friends.
Her funeral service will be conducted in
the chapel of the Knox Funeral Home Friday, March 10 at 2 P.M. with Rev. Dr.
Bobby Drew Lawson, who she loved and thought of as a son, officiating.
She will be laid to rest in the Prichard Cemetery. Casket bearers will be
family and friends. Honorary bearers will be her church family at the
River Baptist Church.
2017, Gray, Knox Co., KY, Obituary
The News Journal, (Corbin, KY) - February 8, 2017
Dan P. Frye, Jr., 68, of Gray passed away Saturday, February 4,
2017, at the University of Tennessee Medical Center, [Knoxville,
Knox Co., TN]. He was born May 18, 1948, in Detroit, MI.
He was preceded in death by his father, Dan P. Frye, Sr. and two
sisters: Deloria Lundy and Gaylain Ballard.
He is survived by his mother,
Hazel Blankenship; six sisters: Violet Owens Williams,
Vivian Owens and husband Paul, Agnes Holder and husband Wayne, Deborah Smiddy
and husband John, Retha Ledford and husband Ricky, and Pamela Gatlin and
husband Coy; and one brother; Timothy Frye and wife Susan; as well as numerous
nieces, nephews, other relatives, and many friends to mourn his passing.
Funeral services and burial will be private and officiated by Bro.
Hugh Eddie Gunter.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Laurel
2016, London, Laurel
Co., KY, Obituary
The Sentinel Echo, (London, KY) - February 11, 2016
Isaac Lee "Jake" Osborne, 56, husband of Shelia Bowling Osborne
of London, Ky., passed away Saturday, Feb. 6, 2016, at Saint Joseph London. A
native of Laruel County, he was born Oct. 31, 1959, the son of the late Betty
Couch Osborne and Isaac 'P-Nut' Osborne of London.
He was a line construction employee and attended the West 80
Pentecostal Church.
Survivors include his father and his wife; three children, Brittany
Taylor and husband, Brandon, and Timothy McClure and wife, Leah, all of London,
and Kenneth Osborne, of Chattanooga, Tenn.; a brother, Floyd Osborne and wife,
Lillie of London; five sisters,
Bonnie Johnson and husband, Luster, and Mary Fee and husband, Mike, all of
London, Marie Blankenship and husband,
Jimmy of Paris, Ky., Lauretta Osborne and
husband, Gillis, of Corbin, Ky., and Wilma Osborne of Lexington, Ky.; a
sister-in-law, Elizabeth Osborne, of London. He was also blessed with 10
grandchildren and host of other relatives and friends to mourn his passing.
He was preceded in death by his mother and a brother, Roy Lee
Osborne.
Funeral service for Isaac Lee "Jake" Osborne will be
conducted at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 10, in London Funeral Home Chapel with
Delmer Gross and Roland Ayers officiating. Burial will follow at Dunn Cemetery,
Laurel County. Pallbearers will be James Johnson, Jarred Osborne, Jayson
Osborne, Brody Osborne, Terry Hammons and Brandon Taylor. Honorary
pallbearerwill be Shawn Osborne.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2016, London, Laurel
Co., KY, Obituary
Mrs. Ellen Mills age 83 of London, KY departed this life on
Thursday evening, March 24, 2016 in the Christian Care Communities in Corbin, [Whitley Co.,] KY. She was the daughter of Jeff Warren
and Lucy Warren Blankenship born to
them on September 13, 1932 and was raised by Jeff & Martha Hubbard.
On March 15, 1948 she united in marriage with Chris Mills and to
this union three children were born. Mrs. Mills had been a store merchant for
several years at Walker, KY along with her husband Chris and was also a
homemaker and loving mother and grandmother. She was a member of the Mt Olivet
Baptist Church in London.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Jeff Warren and Lucy Blankenship,
one daughter Phyllis Mills, a granddaughter, Devonna Gail Brown, three great
grandchildren, three brothers Virgil
Warren, Jeff Warren, Jr. and MacArthur
Blankenship and one sister,
Rosa Lee Thomas.
Left behind to mourn her passing, her two children, daughter Ruth
Smith and husband Roscoe and son, Billy Mills and wife Wanda Sue Mills all of
London, KY, two brothers, J. E. Blankenship and wife Myra of Gray, KY and Jim Tom
Mills and wife Martha of Road Fork, six sisters, Opal Cavanaugh of
Madisonville, KY, Fleta Marie Beard of Evansville, Indiana, Genetta Mills and
husband General of Cincinnati, Ohio, Barbara Ann Hammerstein and husband Mike
of Evansville, Indiana, Wilma Broughton and husband Junior of Gray, KY and
Donna York and husband James of London, six grandchildren, Deanie Smith and
wife Darlene, Jessie Smith, Christine Van Dijk, Georgia Ann Mills, Bridgett
Messer and husband Colson and Rhonda Eldridge and husband Jason, eighteen great
grandchildren and four great great grandchildren. She also leaves behind a host
of many other relatives and friends to mourn her passing.
Funeral services for Mrs. Ellen Mills will be conducted in the
Hampton Funeral Home Chapel on Monday, March 28, 2016 at 2:00 p.m. with Rev.
Lonnie Collett, Rev. Donnie Mills and Rev. A.Y. Mills officiating. Pallbearers
will be, Cody Slusher, William Ross Brown, Colson Messer, III, Dustin, David
and Tyler Stopher, Dillion Vandijk, Adam Napier and Eric Smith. Honorary
pallbearers will be, Cadence, Ashton and Trae
Eldridge, Presley Messer, Jackson Brown, Dalton Smith, Alexis and Amber
Hilderbrand, Bentley Smith, Brandy Vandijk, Tannah Roland, Maddie Slusher and
Jade Brown. She will be laid to rest in the Mills-Smith Cemetery in London , KY.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2016, London, Laurel
Co., KY, Obituary
Published in Lexington Herald-Leader on Dec.
13, 2016
Jeanette Gregory Blankenship Martin, 81.
Visit 4-8pm Tue, Laurel Funeral Home. Service 1pm Wed.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2016, London, Laurel
Co., KY, Obituary
http://www.laurelfh.com/notices/Jeanette-Martin
Mrs. Jeanette Gregory Blankenship Martin, age 81 [1935] the wife of Homer Martin of London,
Kentucky passed away Saturday evening at the Hillcrest Nursing Home in Corbin,
[Whitley Co.,] Kentucky.
She was of the Pentecostal faith and
attended Souls' Harbor Church in London, Kentucky.
She was preceded in death by her parents,
Joseph Gregory and Nora Hampton Gregory. She was also preceded in death by all
15 of her siblings in which she was the baby girl.
She was the mother of Terry Wayne
Blankenship and wife, Vanessa of East Bernstadt, Kentucky, Bobbie Blankenship Smith and husband,
Walt and Billie Blankenship Lancaster and husband, Everett Emory all of Corbin,
Kentucky and Kimberly Blankenship Vaughn of Alderson, West Virginia. She was the
step-mother of Kevin Martin and wife, Kathy of Thomasville, Georgia, Karen
Salmons of Elizabethtown, Kentucky, Bob Martin and wife, Sandy, Tom Martin and
wife, Hazel all of Richmond, Kentucky, Danny Martin and wife, Yvette of Cox’s
Creek, Kentucky and David Martin of Corbin, Kentucky. She was also blessed with
7 grandchildren, 16 step grandchildren, 5 great grandchildren, 15 step great
grandchildren and one great great grandchild.
Funeral services will be conducted at
1:00 p.m. on Wednesday afternoon in the Laurel Funeral Home chapel with Pastor
Ronnie Ball and Rev. Gary Parker officiating. Burial will follow in the
McDaniel Cemetery in London, Kentucky. Pallbearers will be Tom Martin,
Bob Martin, Danny Martin, Jordan Vaughn, Terry Blankenship, E. C. Lancaster
and Robert Prevatte.
Billie D.
Blankenship – b.1957, Laurel Co., KY: https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QKHT-19MY
Terry Wayne
Blankenship - b.1961, Laurel Co., KY: https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QKHY-7S83
Lawrence
+2016, Louisa, Lawrence
Co., KY, Obituary
The Daily Independent, (Ashland, KY) - June 14, 2016
Virgie McKenzie-Horton, 101, of Louisa, passed away peacefully
Monday, June 13, 2016, at the home of her daughter in Hitchins. Virgie was born
in Louisa on Feb. 7, 1915, to the late Hood and Lizzie Blankenship -McKenzie.
In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her
husband, Tom Horton; a daughter, Rose Cyrus; two sons, Jesse and Wayne Horton;
four grandchildren, Barbara Workman, Rick McGranahan, Elwood Cyrus and Judy
Childers; three great-grandchildren, April Childers, Darren Hall and Michael
Henry; as well as eight siblings, Jesse McKenzie, Frank McKenzie, Jasper
McKenzie, Eli McKenzie, Bill McKenzie, Mary Thompson, Jane McKenzie and
Gertrude Collins.
Left behind to cherish her memory include six daughters, Joyce and
Woodrow McGranahan of Hitchins, Tina and Charles McGranahan of Louisa,
Elizabeth and Ray McGranahan of Hitchins, Sue and Jay Moore of Huntington,
Ind., Gertrude Rowe of Rush and Irene and Bill Keeton of Port Washington, Ohio;
three sons, Sam and Katherine Horton of Rush, Tommy Horton, Eugene and Lillie
Horton all of Lawrence County; a brother, Bee McKenzie; a son-in-law, Elwood Cyrus
of Columbus, OHio; and a daughter-in-law, Betty Horton of Rush; and many
grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren, all of whom
will miss her dearly.
Funeral services will be at noon Friday, June 17, 2016, at Young
Funeral Home Chapel in Louisa with Pastor Keith Crum officiating. Burial will
be in Greenlawn Cemetery in Louisa.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Lewis
2016, Tollesboro, Lewis Co., KY, Obituary
Beuford Lee McCormick, 66 of Tollesboro, passed away Monday July
18, 2016 at the Hospice of Hope Care Center at Kenton Pointe, [Maysville,
Mason Co., KY]. Born, December 2, 1949
to the late George Thomas and Nettie Bertha Blankenship
McCormick.
He was a United States Army Veteran who served in Vietnam, attended
Hickory Grove Church and retired from CSX after 34 years in the Engineering
Department.
Mr. McCormick is survived by his loving wife Janet Lucille Tumlin
McCormick, daughters; Tammy (Tim) Conley of Mooresville, NC, Shonda (Sam)
Richmond of Emerson, KY, Jessica (Wes) Fetters of Leesburg, OH and Janice
(David) Hickerson of Fleming County, KY, brother Donnie (Ruby) McCormick,
sisters Rose (Alan) Merritt and Phyllis Gregory, sister in law Janet Ginn McCormick;
grandsons and granddaughters Tyler Conley, Devan Conley, Adam Davis, Keri
Davis, Dustin Fetters, Ethan Fetters, Noah Hickerson and Jenna Hickerson and
great grandchild Ava Conley.
Besides his parents he was preceded in death by his brothers
Lawrence, Sammy and Willie McCormick, and his sister Helen McCormick.
Funeral Services for Mr. McCormick will be Thursday, July 21, 2016,
1PM at Hickory Grove Church with Bro. Charles Emmons and Bro. John Lewis
officiating. Entombment will follow in the Lewis County Memory Gardens with
full military honors. Casket bearers will be Tyler Alexander Conley, Devan
Allen Conley, Adam Michael Davis, Dustin Blake Fetters, Noah Scott Hickerson
and Ethan Lane Fetters.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Lawrence T. Mccormick, 01, d.02Jan1949, https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QKHB-KY1F
Sammy F.
Mccormick, b. 12Dec1954,
Lewis, KY: https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QKHF-T835
Mother; Bertha Blankenship
Sam F,
Mccormick, d.08Mar2010, Mason, KY: https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:VQS7-8Z8
Willie R.
Mccormick, b.07Oct1951, Lewis, KY: https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QKHF-TC9N
Mother; Bertha Blankenship
Lewis Co., KY,
Marriage: https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QKH6-VCF2
Willie R.
McCormick, 43, 1951 - Janet C. Ginn, 44, 1950 – m.19Nov1994
2016, Vanceburg, Lewis
Co., KY, Burial
The Daily Independent, (Ashland, KY) - August 27, 2016
David Michael Brown, 39, of Vanceburg, died Thursday at his
residence.
Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Monday at Dickerson Funeral
Home in Vanceburg. Burial will be in Blankenship Cemetery
in Camp Dix.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Lincoln
+2016, Stanford, Lincoln
Co., KY, Obituary
The Advocate-Messenger, (Danville, KY) - February 15, 2016
Audrey Reynolds Blankenship, 97, passed away peacefully Saturday, February 13th, at Golden
Living Center in Stanford, Kentucky. Audrey was the widow of Henry F.
Blankenship who preceded in death on November 7, 2011. Audrey was born
November 16, 1918, in Broughtontown, Kentucky. She was the daughter of the late
Cloyd and Mollie Gooch Reynolds.
She was a member of Crab Orchard Christian Church. Before retirement
she was a self employed beautician since 1940.
Survivors include two sisters, Glenda Estes of Stanford, KY and
Libby Hawkins of Columbus, IN; three brothers, Harold Reynolds of Danville, KY,
Jim Reynolds of Somerset, KY and Rev. Eugene Reynolds of Russellville, KY;
several nieces and nephews also survive.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by husband, Henry Blankenship; step-mother, Hazel Anderson Reynolds; two sisters, Sue Martin and
Evelyn Taylor; two brothers, Ray and Brad Reynolds.
Funeral will be 1:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 17, 2016. Place of
services, McKnight Funeral Home Chapel. Ministers, Rev.
Eugene Reynolds and Bro. Dale Hunt. Place of burial, Woodstock Cemetery.
Pallbearers include Mike and Tim Estes, Mike Riechenbach, Jesse and Jerry
Shelton and Jesse Shelton, II.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Madison
+2016, Richmond, Madison
Co., KY, Obituary
The Richmond Register, (KY) - August 19, 2016
Mr. Ellis L. Little, 67, of Richmond, passed away Friday, August
19, 2016, at his home. He was the son of the late Raymond Little
and Marie Barrett Little, was born in Owsley County on February 17, 1949.
Mr. Little had worked for the Federal Government and was a U. S.
Army Veteran having served in Vietnam. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, gun collecting and loved watching Westerns. Most
importantly, he was saved at the Faith Baptist Church near his home.
On December 26, 2011, Mr. Little united in marriage to Clara Lykins
Little who survives.
Mr. Little was also preceded in death by his brother, Walter
Little.
Other survivors include: two daughters, Christine Holt and husband
Shannon of Berea and Tammy Mullins and husband Gary of Richmond; his step-son, James Michael Blankenship, Jr., and his step- daughter, Jennifer Blankenship, both
of Paris; his brother, Edward Little and wife Phyllis; two sisters, Francis
Stamper and husband Dewey and Clora Faye Waters and husband Bruce; and nine
grandchildren, Amber, Christopher, Travis, Connor, Logan, Justin, Mason, Kaylyn
and Ty.
Funeral service will be conducted at 11 a.m. Monday, August 22,
2016, at Combs, Parsons & Collins Funeral Home with Chaplain Joe White
officiating. Burial will follow in the Madison County Memorial Gardens with
Full Military Honors. Pallbearers
will be Christopher Holt, Travis Stone, Justin Blankenship,
Colton Hughey, Danny Rose and Johnny Stamper.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2017, Richmond, Madison
Co., KY, Obituary
http://www.orpfh.com/fh/obituaries/obituary.cfm?o_id=4294625&fh_id=10496
Cheryl Ann Blankenship, 58, of Richmond, passed away Thursday, July 6, 2017 at the
Hospice Compassionate Care Center of Richmond. Born May 20, 1959, at Cleveland,
Ohio, she was the daughter of the late Al and Billie Webb Blankenship, and a former cashier at Baptist Health – Richmond.
Survivors include two sons,
Dennis Blankenship of Lexington and Randy Strunk of Columbus,
Ohio; one sister, Barbara; four grandchildren, Dustin Blankenship, Diamian Blankenship,
Trevor Brown, and Ashley Jeffries; and a long-time family friend, Dr. Paula
Maioinchi.
A memorial service will be held later. Oldham, Roberts & Powell
Funeral Home is in charge.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Magoffin
+2017, Salyersville, Magoffin Co., KY, Funeral
http://www.tributes.com/obituary/show/Mark-Allen-Blankenship-105014022
Mark Allen Blankenship, July 19, 2017, Kentucky
Services will be at 3 pm on Sunday July 23 2017 at Nelson Frazier
Funeral Home Martin Kentucky
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2017, Salyersville, Magoffin Co., KY, Funeral
http://www.nelsonfrazierfuneralhome.com/Obituary-Of-Mark-Allen-Blankenship/2000888
Mark Allen Blankenship, age 57 of
Salyersville, Kentucky, passed away on Wednesday, July 19, 2017 at his
residence. He was born July 30, 1959 in Franklin County, Ohio to the late Arthur Leander
Blankenship & Mary Lucille Oiler Nelson.
He was a disabled machine mechanic for
Gordie's BP and attended Auxier Freewill Baptist Church. He was the companion
of Donna Allen of Salyersville, Kentucky.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
He will be missed by all that knew and loved him.
He is survived by his Son: Mark Allen
Blankenship II of Dwale, Kentucky; Daughter: Jessica (Rick) Thomas of Dwale, Kentucky; Sister:
Carol (Jim) Powers of
Prestonsburg, Kentucky; Grandson: Ricky Neil Allen Thomas.
Services will be Sunday, July 23, 2017 at
3 pm at Nelson Frazier Funeral Home, Martin, Kentucky, Officiating
by Shane Powers. Burial at Morrison Family Cemetery, Prestonsburg, Kentucky
Martin
+2016, Inez, Martin
Co., KY, Obituary
https://www.tributearchive.com/obituaries/27151503/ronald-blankenship
Ronald Blankenship, age 66 of Inez,
Ky., went home to be with the Lord Tuesday, April 12, 2016 at his residence.
Born January 14, 1950, he was the son of the late Buddy and Lucille
Blankenship.
Ronald was a loving husband, father,
brother and grandfather. He was a member of the Inez Church of Christ. He
served two years in the United States Army, in Vietnam.
In addition to his parents he was
preceded in death by a sister Martha Ann (Blankenship) Maynard.
He is survived by his loving wife Helen Donna
(Dials) Blankenship, of Inez, one daughter; Rhonda Kay Blankenship of Inez, one son;
Jason
Albert Blankenship, of Georgetown, KY, and one beautiful granddaughter, Gabrielle Rene
Blankenship of Inez, two sisters; Lynn (Cotton) Maynard, and Karen (Jerry) Tramel
both of Inez, and a host of nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held at 1:00 pm
Thursday, April 14, 2016 in the chapel of the Phelps & Son Funeral Home
with burial to follow in the Dials Cemetery, Inez. James Russell Maynard will
be officiating.
Phelps & Son
Funeral Home, Inez.
+2017, Inez, Martin
Co., KY, Funeral
http://www.tributes.com/obituary/show/Robert-Blankenship-104988326
Robert Blankenship,
July 2, 1934 - July 13, 2017, Inez, Kentucky
He was a U.S. Air Force Veteran, retired owner of Bob's Body Shop
& Radiator, and a member of Faith Baptist Church.
Funeral services will be conducted at the Doughty Funeral Home on
Saturday, July 15, 2017, at 2:00 PM with Pastor Robert Madron officiating.
Interment will follow at Wachapreague Cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Son of William
Floyd Blankenship & Linda Wiley
Mason
+2017, Dover, Mason
Co., KY, Obituary
The Ledger Independent, (Maysville, KY) - July 18, 2017
Michael Hord Kabler, 59, of Dover, passed away Monday, July 17,
2017, at his residence. He was born Aug. 18, 1957, in Maysville, to the late
Hollis Hord and Barbara Ann
Blankenship Kabler.
Mr. Kabler was employed as maintenance mechanic for Carmeuse Lime.
He was a 1975 graduate of Mason County High School.
Survivors include his wife, Laura Lee Haggard Kabler; his
step-daughters, Angie (Jason) Smoot of May's Lick, and Amber Arthur of
Flemingsburg; six grandchildren, Jakeb Conn of Maysville, Kaleb, Bryson and
Aubrey Arthur of Flemingsburg, Skylar and Josie Smoot of May's Lick; three
sisters, Kim Rankin of Maysville, Patty (Rick) Combs of Aberdeen, Ohio, and
Valerie Kabler of Germantown; two brothers, Hollis E. Kabler of Dover, and Tim
(Debi) Kabler of Germantown; and a host of nieces and nephews.
Services will be held at 1 p.m., at Dover Christian Church on
Saturday, July 22, 2017, with Brother Jerry Harding officiating. Burial will
follow in Rosemont Cemetery. Serving as pallbearers
are Dave Haggard, Richard Haggard, Jeff Stamm, Charles O'Cull, Travis Blankenship, Hollis Kabler and Marty Mastin.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2016, Maysville, Mason
Co., KY, Obituary
The Ledger Independent, (Maysville, KY) - May 8, 2016
Randy Wayne White, 60, of Maysville, passed away Thursday, May 5,
2016, at Meadowview Regional Medical Center after an extended illness. Born
April 27, 1956, in Maysville, Randy was the son of Lucy Dotson White and the
late Donald Wayne White.
Randy was a 1974 graduate of Fleming County High School. He worked
for U.S. Shoe in Fleming County, Techno Trim for nine years and Federal Mogul
for 13 years. He proudly served his country in the United State Army serving in
Germany. In addition, he was member of the Flemingsburg Fire Department for 13
years, a member of Moose Lodge 1124 in Maysville, and a member of the Fraternal
Order of Eagles 1564 in Maysville.
In addition to his mother Lucy, he is survived by his wife, Rhonda
Tuel White; son, Chris White of Maysville; daughter; grandchildren, Jayden
Belle White and Austin Moore; brothers, Donald (Candis) White, Danny White and
David White; sister, Kathy Blankenship all of Flemingsburg; and many friends and
extended family.
In addition to his father Donald, he was preceded in death by his
brother, John White.
Funeral services will begin at 1 p.m., Tuesday, May 10, 2016, at
Boone-Nickell Funeral Home with Pastor Jacob White officiating. Burial will
follow in Shannon Cemetery in Mason County. Military rites will be performed by
the W.N. Fant American Legion Post 5 and Franklin Sousley VFW Post 1834.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Metcalfe
2017, Knob Lick,
Metcalfe Co., KY, Obituary
The Newport Plain Talk, (TN) - January 2, 2018
Robert (Rusty) Bryant, age 55, of Knob Lick, Kentucky, formerly of
Newport, passed away Thursday, December 29, 2017. Rusty was born in Newport on
December 2, 1962 and graduated from Cocke County High School.
He was preceded in death by his father Thomas C. Bryant, loving
daughter Leslie Bryant Lloyd, grandparents Robert and Georgia Lane and William
and Ruth Bryant, and aunt Paulette Henry.
He is survived by his wife Lisa Bryant, step-sons Adam, Eric, and
Chad Neal, mother Lois Lane Bryant, sister Sharrie Bryant Gregg and Robert
Cusick, sister Lulu and Rickey Cashen, daughter Lacey and Dustin Williamson,
daughters Lindsey Bryant and Lanie Bryant, son Heath Bryant, step-grandchildren
Conner, Kenzie and Jordy Neal, grandchildren Jonathan Lloyd, Caroline Lloyd,
Parker Williamson, and Boone Bryant, nieces
Kristin and Scott Miller, Sara and Jenn Fine, Arielle and Daniel Blankenship, and MaCayla Gregg; nephew Jordan and Sarah Cashen, nephew
Nick Cashen, niece Delilah Cashen, uncle Jack Henry, and uncle and aunt Wade
and Henrietta Lane.
Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, January 3,
2018, at Manes Funeral Home Chapel with Brother Ben Watts officiating. Burial
will follow in Union Cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2016, Summer Shade, Metcalfe Co., KY, Obituary
Glasgow Daily Times (KY) - June 8, 2016
Richard (Ricky) Wayne Paull, 57, of Summer Shade, died Tuesday,
June 7, 2016, on the family farm in Summer Shade. Born April 16, 1959, in
Glasgow, he was a son of Dorothy (Turner) and Harold Paull, Summer Shade, who
survive
He was the husband of Robin Paull, who also survives. They were
married 33 years. He was foreman of East Anderson Hardwoods and a farmer, and a
member of Beaumont Methodist Church.
Survivors, in addition to his wife and parents, include one son,
Jarred Paull, Georgetown; one daughter, Jessica (Joe) Priddy, Smiths Grove;
three sisters, Kelly (Robert) Bell,
Edmonton, Amy (Todd) Morgan, Burkesville, and Jenny (Shane) Blankenship , Scottsville; one grandchild, Ava Paull;
several nieces and nephews; and mother and father-in-law, Carlos and Betty
Carter, Tompkinsville,
Funeral services will be 1 p.m. Friday at Beaumont Methodist
Church; burial will follow in Beaumont Cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Monroe
+2016, Gamaliel, Monroe Co., KY, Funeral
Published in Lexington Herald-Leader on Oct.
7, 2016
Wilson Blankenship,
78 [1938], died
Wed. [05Oct2016]
Funeral 1pm Sat, Strode's Gamaliel Chapel.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2016, Gamaliel, Monroe Co., KY, Funeral
http://www.strodefuneralhome.com/obituaries/Winson-Blankenship/#!/Obituary
Winson B. Blankenship, 78, of
Gamaliel, passed away Wednesday, October 5 at St. Thomas Hospital in Nashville
[Davidson Co., TN]. He was born
March 31, 1938 in Monroe County, KY to the late Alvis Blankenship and Dona Poland
Blankenship.
Winson was a retired factory worker, a member of
Gamaliel Baptist Church, a Army Veteran and a Kentucky
Colonel. He was united in marriage on December 21, 1990 to the former Margaret
Lane.
In addition to his parents he was
preceded in death by two sons: Mark and Ricky Blankenship.
Winson is survived by his wife: Margaret Trivett
Blankenship of Gamaliel, two sons: Shawn Trivett and wife Robin of Tompkinsville,
Scotty Trivett of Gamaliel, two daughters: Teresa Davis and husband Ricky,
Stacy Murphy and husband Barry all of Tompkinsville, 11grandchildren, 5 great
grandchildren and 1 great grandchild due in March.
Funeral services will be conducted
Saturday, October 8 at 1:00 PM at Strode’s Gamaliel Chapel in Gamaliel with
burial to follow in the Neal Cemetery at Flippin. Military rites will be
performed at graveside by DAV Chapter 20 of Glasgow.
2016, Tompkinsville, Monroe Co., KY, Obituary
Glasgow Daily Times (KY) Date: February 2, 2016
Eugenia "Jeno" Evon Hamilton, 50, of Tompkinsville, died
Saturday, Jan. 30, 2016, at The Medical Center at Bowling Green, [Warren Co., KY]. Eugenia was born in Tompkinsville on
Sept. 15, 1965, a daughter of the late Anna Mae and Harold Hamilton.
Eugenia is survived by three daughters,
Crystal Hamilton (Timmy Turner), Jasmine Hamilton (Chad Blankenship), and Terri Nicole Thompson and a son,
Trey Williams, all of Tompkinsville.
Funeral service will be 1 p.m. Friday at Yokley Trible Funeral
Home. Visitation is after 6 p.m. Thursday and 6 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday at the
funeral home. Burial is in Mount Nebo Cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2017, Tompkinsville, Monroe Co., KY, Obituary
The Adair Progress, (KY) - February 9, 2017
Beverly Kay Pennington, 56, of Tompkinsville, formerly of Columbia,
died Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2017 at 9:29 p.m at her home. She was born Nov. 16,
1960, in Adair County and was a former medical technician.
She was preceded in death by her father, Harlan Dudley Jessie, Sr.,
her mother, Linda Kay Sneed Jessie Keith and her husband, Charlie Vernon Keith,
Sr. She was also preceded in death by a son-in-law, Billy Joe Turner, and a
granddaughter, Kendra Pennington.
Beverly is survived by: her husband, Jerry Pennington of
Tompkinsville; one son, Chuck (Kelly) Pennington of Columbia; one daughter,
Jamie Turner (Dennis Richards) of Tompkinsville; two brothers, Harlan (Dana)
Jessie of Campbellsville and Chris Keith of Columbia; one sister, Angie
(Jeff) Blankenship of
Columbia; 11 grandchildren.
Funeral Service was held Sunday, Feb. 5, 2017 at Grissom-Martin
Funeral Home with Bro. Jimmie Cox officiating. Burial was in Bragg Cemetery.
Casket Bearers were: Brian Pennington, Cecil Ray Pennington, Adam McClaron,
Jeff Blankenship , Harlan Jessie and Chris Keith.
Honorary Casket Bearers were Beverly's grandchildren and Dennis Richards.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Jeffrey Allen
Blankenship – b.17Dec1967 – Columbia, KY: https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:K52K-BTQ
Relatives -
Angela D. Blankenship, Blankenship Recycling, Condy R. Blankenship, Cowdy
Blankenship, Gladys Blankenship, Ricky Blankenship.
Adair, KY,
Birth: https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QKHF-HW5H
Jeffrey Allen
Blankenship – b.17Dec1967, Mother: Gladys M. Curry
1940 Census,
Cane Valley, District 6, Adair Co., KY,
Curry, Ray 24, M, KY, Head,
Curry, Myrtie 23, F, KY, Wife,
Curry, Gladys 08, F, KY, Dau,
Curry, Jaunita 06, F, KY, Dau,
Curry, Frances 04, F, KY, Dau,
Curry, Louise 01, F, KY, Dau,
https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:K75G-RY3
Morgan
+2016, West Liberty, Morgan Co., KY, Obituary
http://potterfuneralhomeinc.com/book-of-memories/2650793/Blankenship-Edna/obituary.php
Edna Mae Blankenship
of West Liberty, KY passed away Tuesday, July 19, 2016, at the St. Claire
Regional Medical Center, Morehead, [Rowan Co.,] KY, at the age of 68 years, 11 months,
& 22 days. She was born Sunday, July 27, 1947 at Devils Fork, in Elliott
County, KY, daughter of the late Escue & Bradis Mays Click.
Edna Mae was united in marriage
to Robert M. Blankenship. She was a homemaker, devoting her life to
care for her family and her home. She was a loving mother, grandmother, and
sister and will be sadly missed by all her family and friends.
In addition to her parents, Escue and Bradis Click, she was
preceded in death by her husband Robert M. Blankenship.
She is survived by her son, Jackie & Loretta Click of West
Liberty, KY; two grandsons, James & Rhonda Howard and Michael Click all of
West Liberty, KY; one great granddaughter and one great grandson Maci and Evan
Howard; two sisters, Velma Jean
Smith and Sylvia Blankenship both of Sandy Hook, KY; one brother, Elden
& Betty Click of Sandy Hook, KY; and a host of nieces and nephews .
Funeral Service 1 p.m., Friday, July 22,
2016 at the Potter Funeral Home, with Bro. Dean Lewis officiating. Burial to follow in the
Click Cemetery, Hwy 7, Elliott County, KY. Pallbearers: Johnnie Click,
Robbie Wells, James Howard, Michael Click, Darrell Banks, and Ray Gevedon.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Muhlenberg
2016, Graham, Muhlenberg
Co., KY, Obituary
http://hosting-5614.tributes.com/obituary/show/Herb-Scott-103329867
Herb Scott, 55, of Graham, died Wednesday, February 24, 2016, at
9:20AM at his home. Mr. Scott was born September 1, 1960, in Christian County.
He was a truck driver and member of Corley Chapel General Baptist Church.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Richard and Georgia Scott.
He is survived by his wife, Kim Joines Scott; son Dwayne Scott of
Hopkinsville; daughters Rachel Scott of Lebanon, TN and Jessica (Eric)
Rossignol; grandchildren Taylor Scott, Austin Scott, Ethan Rossignol, Jillian
Scott, and Jenelle Scott; sister Sissy (John) Blankenship of
Hopkinsville; and niece Starlit Lamb of Hopkinsville.
Funeral services will be Saturday, February 27, 2016, at 1:00PM at
Corley Chapel General Baptist Church with Bro. Barry Noe officiating, assisted
by Mike Burke. Burial in Corley Chapel Cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Ohio
+2016, Beaver Dam, Ohio
Co., KY, Obituary
Owensboro Messenger-Inquirer (KY) - December 28, 2016
Jeffery Dale Blankenship, 53, of Beaver Dam passed away Monday, Dec. 26, 2016, at his home.
He was born Aug. 25, 1963, in Fort Bragg, North Carolina.
He was a member of Concord Baptist Church and a machinist and
enjoyed fishing, hunting, racing and four-wheeler riding.
Survivors include his son,
Jeffery Ty Blankenship; daughter
Allison Danielle Blankenship; his parents,
James Dale and Elmeta Fay Addington Blankenship; grandson Gunner Coal Cash; brother
Gene (Joan) Blankenship; and sister Denise Rene
(Larry) Griffin.
Funeral services are 11 a.m. Friday at Bevil Bros. Funeral Home in
Beaver Dam with Bro. Glenn Armstrong officiating. Burial will follow in
Sunnyside Cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
James Dale
Blankenship – b.25Feb1943 - Beaver Dam, KY: https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:K5K6-18V
Relatives -
Denise Rene Blankenship, Earl Gene Blankenship, Elmeta A. Blankenship, Jeffery
D. Blankenship, Pamela Kay Blankenship.
2017, Rosine, Ohio
Co., KY, Obituary
Owensboro Messenger-Inquirer (KY) - November 26, 2017
Christopher Norris Gentry, 44, Rosine, passed away Friday, Nov. 24,
2017, at his home. He was born Aug. 15, 1973, in Hartford.
Chris worked construction most of his life. He lived life to the
fullest and had a heart of gold. He always brought smiles, joy and laughter to
those around him.
Chris was preceded in death by his grandparents, Rowena and James
Allen and Bonnie and Norris Gentry; his father, Roger Dale Allen; and his uncles, Tommy,
James and Ricky Allen.
Survivors include his mother, Pamela Kay Clendenin; a brother,
Franklin (Barbara) Allen; sisters
Celina (Daniel) Smith and Jessica
(Michael) Blankenship; aunts
and uncles Sharon (Doug) Camp and Lisa (Randy)
Ferguson; and niece and nephews Adalyn and Fletcher Blankenship, Chloe and Wyatt Smith and Ethan Allen.
Services will be 2 p.m. Monday at Bevil Bros. Funeral Home in
Beaver Dam with Brother Mike Taylor officiating. Burial will follow in Rosine
Cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Michael
Blankenship – b.1960 – Radcliff, KY: https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QJTJ-HFB6
Relatives -
Jessica R. Blankenship.
Owen
2017, Owenton, Owen Co.,
KY, Obituary
The State Journal, (Frankfort, KY) - June 23, 2017
Jackie Ray Blankenship Sr., 75 [19Jul1941], of Owenton, died Thursday June 22, 2017, at the Frankfort Regional Medical Center, [Franklin Co., KY].
Services will be 1 p.m. Monday at McDonald and New Funeral Homes
Seminary Street location.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Perry
2017, Chavies, Perry
Co., KY, Obituary
The Hazard Herald, (KY) - February 13, 2017
Mrs. Charlene Spencer Wooten born June 14, 1961 departed this life
on Thursday February 9, 2017 at her residence being 55-years, 7-months, and
25-days old. Charlene was born in Hazard, Kentucky the daughter of the late
Dock Spencer and the late Eva Combs Spencer. Charlene enjoyed reading,
traveling and her dogs.
Charlene was also preceded in death by Three Brothers, Asabalee
Spencer, Eugene Spencer and Mitchell Spencer; Sister, Charlotte Barnett.
Mrs. Charlene Spencer Wooten leaves the following relatives to
cherish her memory: Husband, Chester Wooten of Chavies, KY; Step-Son, Tim
Wooten & Dawnita of Chavies, KY; Step-Daughter, Patty Fugate & Tim of
Chavies, KY; Two Brothers, Dr. Donnie Spencer and James Spencer both of
Grapevine, KY; Three Sisters,
Sherrie Spencer and Janet Hurt both of Grapevine, KY and Diane Blankenship of Franklin, TN; Five Grandchildren, Brittany, Kaytlyn, Cameron, Lyla and Kinlyn; Special
Niece & Nephew, Amy Campbell and Dylan Blankenship ,
and a host of other nieces, nephews, and other relatives and friends survive.
Funeral Services will be conducted on Sunday February 12, 2017 at
1:00 p.m. at the Engle-Bowling Funeral Home with A. J. Miller officiating. The
Interment will follow in the Neace Cemetery located at Grapevine, Kentucky.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Pike
+2016, Belfry, Pike
Co., KY Obituary
Published in Lexington Herald-Leader on Aug.
23, 2016
Lana Blankenship,
55, died Mon.
Funeral 1pm Thu, Samaria Prim Bapt. Church, Ransom. Visit after 6pm
Tue and Wed, church. R. E. Rogers Funeral Home.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Lana Fields Blankenship - b.12 Jun 1961 –
Ransom, KY: https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:K5JS-2Y2
Relatives - Brandi Fields, Cecil
Blankenship, Edward J. Blankenship Jr, Ricky P. Blankenship, Shirley H. Whitt,
Terri L. Blankenship.
+2016, Camp Creek, Pike Co., KY, Obituary
http://www.chambersfuneralservices.com/home/index.cfm/obituaries/view/fh_id/10415/id/3558233
Fayetta “Faye” Daugherty Blankenship of Camp Creek, Ky. a daughter of the late Lonnie and Jettie
(Sullivan) Daugherty. Faye was born on January 2 1946, in Billy Dotson Hollow,
of Phelps, Ky. She passed from this life on Thursday, January 14, 2016 at the Pikeville Medical Center at the age of
70.
In addition to her parents, Faye is preceded in death by her loving
daughter Katrina May, two sisters, Marilyn Ery and Juanita Johnson, two brothers
Lawrence Wolford and Herman Daugherty and a special grandmother Frances
Sullivan.
Reading the 31st chapter of Proverbs, one could not help but think
of Fay. “Many women have done excellent, but you surpass them all. Charm is
deceitful, and beauty is vain, but a woman who fears the Lord is to be
praised.” Fayetta was a faithful saint and believer in her Lord and Savior,
Jesus Christ, being baptized by the Rev. O. A. Stump in 1970 at Jamboree Church
of God. She was a founding member of Argo Pentecostal Church of God and later
Camp Creek Pentecostal Church. For more than three decades Fay joyfully led the
singing at the church, answering the calling and following the anointing of
God.
She enjoyed raising her cattle with Clell, tending her garden,
picking berries, canning, and playing card games with family. More than her
hobbies, she loved her children and grandchildren immensely. She also worked
for her late daughter; Katrina at Paw Paw Grocery for many years and later
managed it following the death of her daughter.
Faye’s memory will forever be cherished by her loving husband, MacClelland “Clell” Blankenship of Camp Creek, Ky., sons
Arthur Blankenship, Mac Keith Blankenship, and Dustin
Blankenship and his wife
Andrea all of Stopover, Ky.; daughter
Teresa Davis and her husband Brad of Stopover,
KY; brothers Lonnie Daugherty Jr. and his wife Betty Lou and James Daugherty of
Phelps, KY; sisters Sharlene Fields of Phelps, KY, Glennis Fadely and Bonnie
Dotson and her husband Warren of Mt. Sterling, KY; grandchildren Mitchell May, Daniel Blankenship, Heather
Blankenship, Toby Davis,
Brooke Mounts, Dalton Prater, Joshua Kender, Addison Davis, Noah Blankenship and Jaxon Blankenship
and great grandchildren Cloey
Bevins, Payton Blankenship, and Alexis Thornsbury.
Honoring services will be conducted on Monday January 18, 2016 at
the Camp Creek, Ky. Pentecostal Church at 1:00 p.m. with Revs. Gerald “Peanut” Fields and Gerald “Pinky” Fields officiating.
Burial will follow at the Katrina May Family Cemetery at Camp Creek, Ky.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Clell Blankenship – b.24Jul1944 -
Stopover, KY: https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:K5J3-8PM
Relatives - Arthur Blankenship, Arthur
Blankenship Jr., Becky Blankenship, Fayetta D. Blankenship, Macclelland D.
Blankenship, Mcakeith Blankenship, Sabrina Blankenship, Teresa Blankenship.
+2016, Camp Creek, Pike Co., KY, Obituary
Published in Williamson Daily News from Sept.
5 to Sept. 6, 2016
Gladys Layne of Camp Creek, Ky., born October 7, 1933, at Argo,
Ky., a daughter of the late McClellan and Minnie Lockhart Blankenship, entered into the sweet peaceful rest of her Lord and Savior
Saturday night, September 3, 2016, while a patient at the Pikeville, Ky.,
Medical Center; Gladys was 82.
In addition to her parents, Gladys was preceded in death by her
husband, Kinzer Layne; daughter, Mable Lee; brothers: Crockett
Blankenship, Orville Blankenship, Marvin Blankenship,
Tracy Blankenship, and Claude Blankenship; sisters: Alma Blankenship, Edna Blankenship, Nannie Charles, and Laura
Blankenship, and
great-grandson, Colten Kinzer Dotson.
Those that survive Gladys include her sons: Jerry Layne and his
wife Joyce of Camp Creek, Ky., and Kennith Layne and his wife Doris and Pastor
Harold Layne and his wife Jackie, of Stopover, Ky.; daughter, Joyce Dotson and
her husband Ervin of Stopover; grandchildren:
Dwain Dotson, Lois Smith, Kevin Dotson, Patsy Blankenship, Kennith Brent Layne, Kendra Nicole Layne, Shannon Lee,
Adam Layne, and Wesley Layne; and great-grandchildren
Tyler Dotson, Cameron
Blankenship, Anneka Blankenship, Kinzer Dotson, Landon Dotson, Ava Layne,
Danni Layne, Adriel Lee, Courtney Lee, and Cassandra Lee.
Services honoring the life of Gladys will be conducted at noon
Wednesday September 7, at Stopover Church of God with Rev. Odis Blankenship and Rev. Paul Stepp officiating. Burial will follow at Layne Cemetery at Abe's Branch
of Jamboree, Ky., with family and friends serving as pallbearers.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2016, Freeburn, Pike Co., KY, Obituary
http://www.joneswestfh.com/notices/Marty-Blankenship
Marty Blankenship,
50, of Freeburn, KY, departed this life June 23, 2016 at his home, surrounded
by family and friends. He was born July
24, 1965 at South Williamson, KY, a son of Anna
Mae Johnson of Camp Creek, KY, and the late Ira Jr. Blankenship.
Marty was of the Pentecostal faith.
He was an automotive manager for many years and took pride in his work
ethics. He loved his family, friends,
and customers. Anyone who knew him knew
he was hardworking.
You will be sadly missed and forever held in our hearts.
In addition to his mother, survivors also include one sister: Lula B. Blankenship of Stopover KY; three brothers:
Chuck Blankenship, Brandon Johnson, and Raymond Johnson, all
of Stopover KY; best friend and coworker: Kevin Scott of Majestic KY; special
companion: Nyoka Dotson of Freeburn KY; beloved daughter: Sandra Reed, and
granddaughters: Ashton Reed & Josie Reed, all of Freeburn KY.
Funeral Services will be conducted at 7:00 P.M. Sunday, June 26th
at the Jones & West Funeral Home with Reverends Odis Blankenship & Kenny Chapman officiating. Sunset graveside service & burial will
follow in the Chapman Cemetery at Barrenshee, Freeburn, KY.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2016, Freeburn, Pike Co., KY, Obituary
http://www.joneswestfh.com/notices/Geraldine-Blankenship
Geraldine Coleman Blankenship, 76, of Freeburn, KY, passed away on Sunday, November 27, 2016 at
Pikeville Medical Center. She was born
May 28, 1940 in Majestic, KY, a daughter of the late
Amos & Carrie Cline Coleman.
Geraldine was a homemaker.
She loved to cook, quilt, & sew, and she kept a spotless household
when she was in good health. She loved
spending time with her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. Before she took ill, Geraldine attended The
Lord's House at Phelps, KY.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a son: Stan Blankenship; one brother: Sherman Coleman; half-brother: Acie Prater; and two
sisters: Marie Wolford & Judy Ferrell.
Survivors include her husband
of 58 years: Emzy Blankenship of Freeburn, KY. They were married August 1, 1958. She is also survived by two sons: Chris Blankenship & Greg
Blankenship of Freeburn, KY;
four brothers: Roy Coleman of Columbus, OH, J. C. Coleman of Logan, WV, Larry
Coleman of Columbus, OH, Emzie Colman of Freeburn, KY; two sisters: Onita Hall
of Frankfort, KY, Patricia Coleman of Pikeville, KY seven grandchildren: David
Blankenship of Chattanooga,
TN, Johnny Dotson of Mt. Sterling, KY, Sarah Blankenship
of Lexington, KY, Rachael
Blankenship of Lexington, KY,
Amanda Dotson of Paris, KY, Tate
Blankenship of Pikeville, KY, Haley Blankenship of Jeffersonville, IN; as well as a host
of loving nieces, nephews, family & friends.
Funeral services will be conducted at 1:00 P.M. Thursday, December
1, 2016 at The Lord’s House, Phelps, KY with Reverends: Mitch Bowling &
Chris Casey officiating. Burial will
follow in the Abe’s Branch Community Cemetery at Phelps.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2017, Freeburn, Pike Co., KY, Obituary
Williamson Daily News (WV) - June 1, 2017
George E. Gooslin - age 63 of Freeburn, KY, passed away Tuesday;
May 30, 2017 from injuries sustained in an automobile accident at Phelps, KY.
Born January 28, 1954 in Pike County, KY he was the son of the late Glenn and
Fern Scott Gooslin.
George was a very loving man who was greatly loved and will be
dearly missed by all of his family and friends.
In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by 2
brothers, Danny Ray Gooslin and Glenn Boy Gooslin, and 1 sister, Roberta
Gooslin.
Survivors include his wife, Beverly Pierce, his children George Gooslin Jr., Sharon
Gooslin (Christopher) Pishner, Sabrina (Gary) Wolford, Ashley (Adam) Blankenship , Adam (Stevie Wolford) Pierce, Angela
(Cliff Wallace) Pierce, April (Billy Joe) Charles, and Alisha (Josh) Hardin, 2
sisters, Patsy Chapman and Ruth Ann Tilley, 3 brothers, John Ford Jackson, John
Paul Gooslin, and Jonah Gooslin, 19 grandchildren, 3 great-grandchildren, and a
host of friends.
Funeral services will be conducted Saturday; June 3, 2017 at noon,
from the Hatfield Funeral Chapel at Toler, KY. Burial will follow in the
Gooslin Cemetery at Peter Fork; McCarr, KY with family and friends serving as
pallbearers.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2017, Freeburn, Pike Co., KY, Obituary
Williamson Daily News (WV) - July 5, 2017
Carolyn Blankenship,
age 57 of Freeburn, wife of Tommy
Blankenship, passed away
Saturday, July 1, 2017 at her residence. She was born November 9, 1959 a
daughter of the late Archie and Fayetta (Fields) Blankenship.
Carolyn was a homemaker and a faithful member of Eagle's Nest
Church, Belfry, KY.
Carolyn is preceded in death by her father: Archie
Blankenship and mother: Fayetta (Fields) Blankenship, one brother: Ernie Clell Blankenship and one sister: Vanessa Coleman.
Carolyn is survived by her loving husband of 41 years: Tommy (Catfish) Blankenship and two sons: Mark Edward (Bowzer) Blankenship and Kaden Lee Bowling and one
granddaughter: Heather Fletcher. Carolyn also had one brother: Mark
Blankenship and two sisters: Judy Gibson
and Wanda (Larry) Wolford. She is also survived by
two nieces: Hope Mounts and Kayla Bowling, two nephews: Tony Jr. (Bridgette)
Smith and Larry Keith (Tricia) Wolford, four special nieces: Geraldine Shannon,
Kimberly Wolford, Valerie Baker and Kaitlin Hackney, two great grandnieces:
Emily Faith Wolford and Charity Danielle Mounts, one grandnephew: Logan Keith
Wolford and a host of family and friends.
A memorial visitation will begin Wednesday, July 5, 2017 at 5:00
p.m. in the Jones & West Funeral Home Chapel, Phelps, KY with Will Compton
officiating and special singing by Bonnie Compton.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2016, Hardy, Pike Co., KY, Obituary
Connie Sue Hatfield, 64 of Hardy, KY, passed away Saturday, October
22, 2016, at the Tug Valey ARH Regional Medical Center, [South
Williamson, Pike Co., KY]. She was born February 19, 1952, at
Williamson, WV, the daughter of Pauline Hatfield Smith of Ransom, KY, the late Wayne Smith Jr.
She was also preceded in death by a brother, Phillip Smith and a
sister, Kathy Sue Smith.
Survivors include her children,
Michael (Jamie) Dotson of Hardy, KY, Nicholas (Chasity) Hatfield of Ransom, KY,
Theresa Smith Eanes of Ransom, KY and Brandee Blankenship Briggs of Ransom, KY; sister, Lisha Smith Whitt of Ransom KY;
grandchildren, Mica Dotson, Tristan Dotson, Joshua (Bhrett) Eanes, Samantha
(John) Justice, Preston Briggs, Terriona Briggs, Riley Briggs and Bentley
Briggs; great grandchildren, Garrett Coleman, Arabella Justice, Cain Justice,
Jerome Justice, Kimberly Justice and a host of other family and friends.
Visitation will be held Wednesday, October 26, 2016, after 11 AM
with a memorial service beginning at 2 PM with Mike Smith officiating.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2017, Huddy, Pike
Co., KY, Obituary
Leonard Roger Young, 68, of Huddy, KY, passed away Friday February,
24, 2017 at St. Mary's Hospital, Huntington, WV. He was born October 17, 1948
at Varney, KY, to the late A. C. and Bertha Mae Robinette Young.
He is also preceded in death by his brothers, Jim Bill, Venice,
Denzil and Nelson Young. He was a truck driver for Banks Miller and the logging
industry.
Leonard is survived by his children, Leonard (Crissy) Young of
Grayson, KY, Stephanie (Joe) Pinson of Huddy, KY, Roger Young of Morehead, KY,
and Tracy (Olivia) Young of Huddy, KY. He is also survived by his brothers,
Jessie Young of Hatfield, KY, Ben (Loretta) Young of Frenchburg, KY, and Tracy
(Angie) Young of Stanville KY; his sisters, Toy (Jay) Varney of Sidney, KY,
Nina (Bobby) Blackburn of Canada, KY, Mavis (B.) Carroll of Harold, KY, and
Verlie (Johnny) Harrison of Hatfield, KY; his grandchildren, Chelsea (Terry) Whitt, Matthew Young, Lexi Young,
Jonathan Young, Kadence Young, Caleigh Young, Jacob Young, Brooklynn Young, Haleigh Blankenship, Leann Young, Kaiser Young, Mason Young,
and a host of loving family and friends.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, March 1, 2017 beginning at
11 AM at the Pilgrim Home Old Regular Baptist Church, Varney, KY, with Old
Regular Baptist Ministers officiating. Burial will follow at the A. C. and
Wesley Young Cemetery, Varney, KY, with Leonard Young, Tracy Young, Roger
Young, Jessie Young, Tracy Young, Ben Young, Joe Pinson, Terry Whitt, Peanut
Young, Jonathan Young, Matthew Young, Johnny Harrison and Denzil Young serving
as pallbearers.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2017, Huddy, Pike
Co., KY, Obituary
The Logan Banner, (WV) - May 30, 2017
Diana Lynn Maynard, 66 of Huddy, Ky.,
passed away Sunday morning, May 28, 2017, in the Tug Valley Regional Medical
Center, South Williamson, [Pike
Co.,] Ky. She was born
Aug. 17, 1950, in Williamson, W.Va., the daughter of the late Charles Thomas
and Reba Lorraine Booth Staten.
Diana was a former sales clerk at K-Mart and a member of the Turkey
Creek Old Regular Baptist Church.
She was also preceded in death by her husband, Clifford Maynard and
a granddaughter, Casey Maynard.
Survivors include her children, Leonard (Chrissy) Young of Grayson,
Ky., Stephanie (Joe) Pinson of Huddy, Ky., Roger Young of Morehead, Ky. and
Tracy (Olivia) Young of Huddy, Ky.; step son, Mike (Angie) Maynard of South
Williamson, Ky.; sister, Nancy Staten Davis of Williamson, W.Va.; grandchildren, Chelsea (Terry) Whitt,
Matthew Young, Lexi Young, Jonathan Young, Kadence Young, Caleigh Young, Jakob
Young, Brooklyn Young, Haleigh
Blankenship, Leann Young,
Mason Young, Kaiser Young, Travis Maynard, Nikki Maynard and Chase Blankenship. Great grandchildren; Jayden Maynard,
Jacen Tilley, Jasey Tilley and a host of other family and friends
Funeral services will be held today, May 31, 2017, at the Turkey
Creek Old Regular Baptist Church with Hobart Hamilton, Richard Staton and
others officiating. Burial will follow in the Mountain View Memory Gardens,
Huddy, Ky., with family and friends serving as pallbearers.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2016, McCarr, Pike Co., KY, Funeral
Published in Lexington Herald-Leader on Sept.
9, 2016
Christopher Shaun Blankenship, 37, died Sat, Sept 3, 2016.
Funeral 12:00 Noon Sat, Sept 10, 2016 at Faith Miss Ch, McCarr.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2017, McCarr, Pike Co., KY, Obituary
Published in The Herald-Dispatch on Aug. 29,
2017
Joyce Ann Blankenship, 72, of McCarr, KY, widow
of Pem William Blankenship, died Aug. 27 in Tug Valley ARH Medical
Center, South Williamson, [Pike
Co.,] KY.
She was a homemaker.
Funeral service will be noon Sunday, Hatfield Funeral Chapel,
Toler, KY. Burial following in the family cemetery at McCarr,
KY.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2016, Phelps, Pike Co., KY, Funeral
Published in Lexington Herald-Leader on Apr.
14, 2016
Melodie "Wolford" Blankenship, 38 [1978], died Sat. [Apr. 9, 2016]
Graveside 11am Fri, Buskirk Cemetery-Radio
Hill, McCarr, KY.
Visit 6-10pm Thur, Jones & West FH.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2017, Phelps, Pike Co., KY, Funeral
Published in Lexington Herald-Leader on July
5, 2017
Carolyn Blankenship,
57, of Phelps, wife of Tommy, died Sat, July 1, 2017.
Memorial visitation Wed 5pm, Jones &
West FH.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2017, Phelps, Pike Co., KY, Obituary
https://www.westfuneralhomeky.com/jnw/obituary/Virgil-Blankenship
Virgil Harrison Blankenship, age 77, of
Phelps, KY, passed away Monday, October 2, 2017 at his residence. Born June 5, 1940 in Phelps, KY, he was the
son of the late Roscoe and Gracie Pearl Lester Blankenship.
Virgil was a retired coal miner from
Chisholm Coal Company and a member of the UMWA Local 1511. He helped build the Lord’s House at Phelps,
KY, of which he was a member and Deacon.
Virgil was an excellent woodworker and enjoyed going four-wheeling with
his friends.
In addition to his parents, he was
preceded in death by one brother:
Harold Blankenship & two sisters: Orpha Ogle, Gladys Layne.
He is survived by his wife of 55
years: Mary Magdalene Blankenship; two sons: Calvin Michael
(Viola) Blankenship of Clarksville, TN, Virgil Marcus (Andrea) Blankenship of Pikeville,
KY; two brothers: Garney (Cheryl) Blankenship of Warsaw, IN, Emzie Blankenship of Freeburn, KY;
one sister: Katherine (Sam) Remfrey of Warsaw, IN; four grandchildren: Chase Ryan
Thompson & Cassady Blankenship of Clarksville, TN, Adam Marcus Blankenship & McKenzie Ashton
Blankenship of Pikeville, KY; along with a host of family & friends to cherish
his memory.
Funeral Services will be conducted at
12:00 pm, Friday, October 6, 2017, at The Lord’s House with Reverends Mitch Bowling
& Chris Casey officiating. Entombment will follow in the Resurrection
Mausoleum at Mountain View Memory Gardens, Huddy, KY
with friends & family serving as pallbearers. Jones and
West Funeral Home of Phelps, KY.
+2016, Pikeville, Pike Co., KY, Obituary
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/160196824/katrina-blankenship
Katrina "Susie" Blankenship, 47 was born
February 23, 1969, Pike County Ky. She departed life on March 26,2016 at the Pikeville Medical Center,Pikeville, KY. Beloved daughter of Roger and Shirley Estep
Blankenship.
She was a caring mother of Shyanna and Maggie. The special
sister and aunt of Marvin,Vivian Blankenship and Cassie Blankenship Grimm. And Loving girlfriend of Kenneth "Kenny" Daugherty.
Susie loved landscaping, gardening and the
outdoors. She also enjoyed spending time with family and friends. She was
formerly employed at the Sunshine Grow House in Pikeville, KY. She was a
graduate of Phelps High School Class of 1987.
Susie will be sadly missed by a host of
friends and family.
Funeral services will be held at the
Phelps Funeral Home in Phelps, Ky. March 30,2016
visitation is from 6pm to 10pm.
2016, Pikeville, Pike Co., KY, Obituary
http://www.tributes.com/obituary/show/Brian-Scott-Spencer-104137196
Brian Scott Spencer of Pikeville, Kentucky, was born on August 11,
1967 and passed away on Monday, November 14, 2016.
He was married to Patsy.
Funeral Service: Graveside funeral services will be 1:00 p.m.
Thursday November 17 2016 at the Blankenship Cemetery on Carter Drive Harold's Branch Pikeville Kentucky. Interment.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2017, Pikeville, Pike Co., KY, Obituary
Published in Lexington Herald-Leader on Sept.
27, 2017
Ernest Duran Blankenship, 84 - Pikeville.
Services 1 p.m. Thurs. J.W. Call Chapel.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Ernes Duran
Blankenship – b.02May1933 – Pikeville, KY:
https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:K5NB-3NM
Relatives - Ella
R. Blankenship, Ernest Blankenship, Gladys Blankenship, Gregory I. Blankenship,
Lisa D. Blankenship, Mike Blankenship, Vanessa Blankenship.
+2017, Pikeville, Pike Co., KY, Funeral
Published in Lexington Herald-Leader on Dec.
21, 2017
Brenda Blankenship
61 [1956], of
Pikeville, passed away December 18, 2017.
Funeral services will be 1PM Thursday at the Hall & Jones
Funeral Home at Virgie. Burial at Johnson Memorial Park, Pikeville
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Brenda S.
Blankenship – b.02Feb1956 - Pikeville, KY: https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:K5NB-DNJ
Relatives - Alex
J. Blankenship Jr., Alex R. Blankenship.
+2017, Pikeville, Pike Co., KY, Funeral
http://www.hallandjones.com/obituaries/Brenda-Blankenship-2/#!/Obituary
Brenda Sue Blankenship, 61 years of age
of Pikeville passed away Monday, December 18, 2017 at the Pikeville Medical
Center. She was born on February 2, 1956 to the late Walter Hall and Mildred
Yates Hall.
Other than her parents she was preceded
in death by one brother; Jimmy Hall and one sister; Linda Hall, one
brother-in-law; Earnest Compton, two sister-in laws; Mable
O’Quinn and Lidy Ann Blankenship.
She is survived by her husband; Alex Blankenship
Jr.,
of Pikeville, one son; Alex Ray (Shawna) Blankenship of Pikeville, one brother; Tommy
(Pauline) Hall of Bean Station, TN, six sisters; Jackie Sturgill of Bean
Station, TN, Katie Hall of Harold, Tammy Mullins of Belfry, Shelia Hall of
Harold, Rosemary (Steve) McQuerry of Pikeville, Denise (Lonnie) McCoy of
Pikeville, two grandchildren; Charles Tyler Blankenship of Pikeville and
Steven Ryan Bartley of Pikeville, mother-in-law; Jessie May
Blankenship of Pikeville, two brothers-in-law; Danny Blankenship of Virgie and Ireland “Heavy”
Blankenship of Virgie.
Funeral services will be held on Thursday
at 1:00 PM at the Hall & Jones Funeral Home with Kelly Brown, Jim Patton
and others officiating. Burial will follow in the Johnson Memorial Park
Cemetery at Pikeville.
2016, Pinsonfork, Pike
Co., KY, Obituary
Ronnie Lee Lester, 61 of Pinsonfork, KY, passed away Sunday,
September 18, 2016, at his residence. He was born April 23, 1955, at
Williamson, WV the son of Joy Akers Lester of Pinsonfork, KY and the late Burl
Lester Sr.
He was formerly self employed as a brick
mason.
He was preceded in death by a brother, Kenneth Ray Lester and two half brothers, Gene Autry Lester and Ronnie Blankenship.
Other than his mother he is survived by one brother, Burl Lester
Jr. of Williamson, WV; one sister, Libby Elkins of Pinsonfork, KY; nephews,
Jimmy Ray Elkins of Rogersville, TN, Curtis Lee Elkins of Church Hill, TN and
Michael Lee Robinson of Meathouse Fork, KY; special friends, Mark and Cathy
Smith of Middleburg, Florida, Ricky Dale Whitt and Mark Williamson; his special
little friend, Lexie Estepp, who loved her Uncle Si and a host of other family
and friends.
A special singing service will be held Tuesday, September 20, 2016,
at 7 PM at his residence at Pinsonfork, KY, with Dwayne Yates officiating. R.
E. Rogers Funeral Home of Belfry is in charge of arrangements.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2017, Sidney, Pike Co., KY, Obituary
Elijah Matthew May, went home to be with his heavenly father on
January 4, 2017, at Pikeville
Medical Center [Pike Co., KY]. He was the infant son of Matthew Shawn
and Jessica Michelle May of Sidney, KY.
Elijah was preceded in death by his maternal grandfather, Brian
Allen; his brother, Isaiah Matthew May and his aunt, Brittani Allen.
Elijah is also survived by his paternal grandparents, Woodie and
Patricia May of Sidney, KY; maternal grandmother,
Norma Blankenship of Kimper, KY; uncles, Chris (Lisa Cole)
May of Canada, KY, Eric (Kelly) Gowen and Danny Gowen all of Michigan; cousins,
Austin, Kaiden, Anna, Kamrin, Kalin and a host of other family and friends.
Graveside services will be held 1 PM Tuesday, January 10, 2017, at
the Family Cemetery, Sidney, KY.
R. E. Rogers
Funeral Home of Belfry is in charge of arrangements.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2017, Stopover, Pike Co., KY, Obituary
http://www.news-expressky.com/obituaries/article_f6075e9e-c8c1-11e7-bc92-839dcd33996e.html
Randy Blankenship,
60, of Stopover, died Saturday, Nov. 11, 2017, at the Pikeville Medical Center, [Pike Co., KY].
He was born in Pike County, Sept. 19, 1957, the son of the late Cloyd and Donna Mae Casey Blankenship.
He was a retired coal miner and a hard worker at all of his
occupations, including his mobile home moving business. He was of the Church of
God faith. He would help anyone he could with anything. In his spare time, he
enjoyed riding his Harley Davidson and side by side and doing mechanic work. He
also enjoyed spending time with his granddaughter, Tamara, whom he loved so
much.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Tammy Justice Blankenship; one brother, Kenneth Blankenship; grandson,
Caleb Randall Blankenship; and his dog, Sarge.
He is survived by his daughter,
Lisa Blankenship (Vestil) of Stopover; one step-daughter he
considered as his own, Julie Tyree (Jim) of Hindman; one stepson, whom he
helped raise, Justin Hurley of Stopover; one sister, Patricia
Blankenship of Phelps; one granddaughter, Tamara Blankenship of Stopover; and a host of family and
friends.
Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 14, 2017, at
the Stopover Church of God, with Reverend Harold Layne officiating. Burial will
follow in the Whispering Hills Cemetery with family and friends serving as
pallbearers.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2017, Stopover, Pike Co., KY, Obituary
http://www.news-expressky.com/obituaries/article_0f281a02-cbde-11e7-8702-8b6237b577d9.html
Sherman H. Blankenship, 67, of Stopover, died Wednesday, Nov. 15, 2017, at U.K. Hospital
in Lexington, [Fayette
Co., KY]. He was born at Stopover, Feb. 10, 1950, the son of the late Hayes Sr. and Rittie Blankenship.
He was a retired plumber and enjoyed being outdoors in his spare
time. He was of the Protestant faith. He also enjoyed watching old westerns and
Gun Smoke. He was a great father and considered raising his three daughters his
greatest accomplishment.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers, Wheeler Blankenship and Taft Blankenship; one sister, Ruth Justice; and a special friend, Harold Campbell.
He is survived by his wife,
Carol S. Blankenship of Stopover; three daughters, Kimberly
Blankenship-Hobbs of Lexington, Christa
Blankenship-Maynard of
Georgetown and Bridgette Dotson (Brian) of Phelps; one brother, Hayes Blankenship (Sharon) of Woodman; one sister,
Velma Huff of Colorado; eight grandchildren,
Tyler, Savannah, Jacob, Lexi, Kash, Knox, Kelsi and Brooklyn; special family,
Robert Wallace of Stopover, Kelly Hobbs of Lexington and Sid Maynard of
Georgetown; special friends, Jeff Campbell, William B. Lewis, Raymond Barker,
Woody Barker (Janet), Perry Sullivan (Sheila) and Larry “Stevie” Wolford; and a
host of other family and friends.
Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 21, 2017, at
the Jones & West Funeral Home Chapel, with Reverend Harold Layne and
Reverend Kelley Baldridge officiating. Burial will follow in the Wheeler Blankenship
Cemetery with family and
friends serving as pallbearers.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2017, Stopover, Pike Co., KY, Obituary
http://www.news-expressky.com/obituaries/article_6033f084-e5d2-11e7-99f5-034be441d8f3.html
Anna Mae Johnson, 70, of Stopover, died
Tuesday, Dec. 19, 2017, at her residence. She was born Jan. 13, 1947, the
daughter of the late Wade and Mae Dotson.
Anna was of the Pentecostal faith and
enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren.
In addition to her parents, she was also
preceded in death by her husband, Berlin “Bal” Johnson; one son, Marty Blankenship; two brothers,
Wade Dotson and Morris Dotson; three sisters, Aliena Blankenship, Sammon Dotson,
and Lucy Dotson.
She is survived by her three sons,
Chuck
(Lisa) Blankenship, Brandon Lee Johnson, and Raymond (Joann Justice) Johnson all of
Stopover; one daughter, Lulabelle May of Stopover; one sister: Virginia Chapman
of Phelps; six grandchildren, Amanda May, Marybeth (Blake) Hensley, Becky Blankenship, Serenity Jade
Johnson, Sydney Johnson, and Lorie Johnson; one great-grandchild, Wyatt
Hensley; and a host of family & friends.
Funeral services will be conducted at 1
p.m. Friday, Dec. 22, at Jones and West Funeral Home with reverends Harold
Layne, Odis Blankenship and Benny Freeman officiating. Burial
services will follow in the Johnson Family Cemetery with family and friends
serving as pallbearers.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2016, Turkey Creek, Pike Co., KY, Obituary
Published in Williamson Daily News from Sept.
21 to Sept. 22, 2016
Earl "Little Snake" Blankenship Sr., age 70, of Turkey Creek, KY, passed away
Wednesday, September 21, 2016, at Pikeville
Medical Center. Born January 26, 1946, at Lindsey, WV, he was a son of the late
Howard and Della Carter Blankenship.
Earl retired from the railroad after 44 years of service and was a
member of Gospel House Church at Taylorville, WV.
In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his wife, Betty Curry Blankenship; one grandchild, Kiran Blankenship; two sisters, and two brothers.
Survivors include one son,
Earl Dwayne Blankenship; two daughters:
Erlena (Alan) Baird of Murfreesboro, Tenn., and Rhonda (Jimbo) May of Canada, Ky.; six sisters: Jean Betler of Berman, OH, Helen Mounts Blankenship of Gilbert, WV, Shirley Hurley of Matewan, WV, Betty Blankenship
of Majestic, KY, Linda Hammond of Pageland, SC, and Glendean Jablensky of Newtown, WV; two grandchildren; two special nephews,
Billy and Woodrow Hurley, and a host of friends.
Funeral services will be conducted at 1 p.m. Friday, September 23,
at Hatfield Funeral Chapel with Bro. Haskell Runyon Jr. officiating. Burial
will follow in the Family Cemetery at Turkey Creek with members of the Matewan
Volunteer Fire Department and other family and friends serving as pallbearers.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Pulaski
2017, Burnside, Pulaski
Co., KY, Obituary
The Commonwealth-Journal, (Somerset, KY) - May 6, 2017
Doug Matthew Pasley of Burnside, Kentucky, passed at his place of
work in Crosby, [Divide
Co.,] North Dakota on May
3, 2017.
He is survived by his mother, Joyce Pasley; Wife, Robyn Asher
Pasley; Daughters, Asher and Georgie Blankenship; Son, Jaxon Blankenship and many friends and loved ones.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2017, Burnside, Pulaski
Co., KY, Obituary
The Commonwealth-Journal, (Somerset, KY) - August 28, 2017
Johnny Ray Campbell, 79, of Burnside, Kentucky, passed away Sunday,
August 27, 2017 at his residence. He was born in Hargis, Kentucky on December
26, 1937, son of the late Oscar and Lucy Marie Blankenship Campbell.
He was a real estate agent and a U.S. Army veteran, serving during
the Korean war. He was a member of AM Vets.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Dena Campbell, his parents
and four brothers, James Archie Campbell, William Campbell, Henry Campbell, and
Charlie Campbell.
He is survived by one son, Johnny Ray Campbell, Jr. & (Wendy)
of Somerset, one daughter, Renee Carrender & (Chris Rotino) of Burnside,
one brother, Kenny Campbell of Science Hill, grandchildren, Keshia &
(Kevin) Bickford Kelsey Campbell and Johnny Ray "Trey" Campbell, III.
and great-grandchildren, Kenzie Bickford and Kaylee
Bickford.
A funeral service will be held at 7 PM Wednesday, August 30, 2017
at the chapel of Morris & Hislope Funeral Home with Bro. Kevin Bickford
officiating.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
1940 Census,
Wayland, District 2, Floyd Co., KY,
Campbell,
William Oscar 44, M, KY,
Head,
Campbell, Marie 23, F, KY, Wife,
Campbell, Henry
Orville 07, M, KY, Son,
Campbell,
William Albert 04, M, KY,
Son,
Campbell,
Johnnie Ray 02, M, KY,
Son,
Blankenship,
Bertie 12, F, KY,
SisterL,
https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/K7RR-QZZ
+2017, Eubank, Pulaski
Co., KY, Obituary
The Commonwealth-Journal, (Somerset, KY) - August 22, 2017
Artie Frances Stevens, 97, of Eubank, Kentucky, passed away Monday,
August 8, 2017. She was born in Lincoln County, Kentucky on December 27, 1919,
daughter of the late Theard and Cynthia Wilson Proctor.
She was a farmer and a member of New Hope First Church of God in
Lincoln County.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Russell Stevens, her
parents, one brother, Wallace Proctor and two sisters, Katie Sanders and Nannie
Acton and a son-in-law, Frankie Blankenship.
She is survived by one daughter,
Jane Blankenship of Eubank, one grandchild, Debbie &
(Barney) Thompson of Eubank and two great-grandchildren, Steven Thompson and
Rachel & (Tyler) Brummett.
A funeral service will be held at 1 PM Friday, August 25, 2017 at
the chapel of Morris & Hislope Funeral Home with Bro. Marshall Malone
officiating. Burial will be in Woodstock Cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2016, Mount Victory, Pulaski Co., KY Obituary
http://www.southernoaksfuneralservice.com/Obituary%20For%20Douglas%20MacArthur%20Blankenship.html
Douglas “Mac” MacArthur Blankenship, age 72, of Mount Victory, passed from this life on April
22, 2016, at his residence. Mac was born in Elk Valley, Tennessee, on March 1,
1944, son of the late Grover Cleveland and Annie Lamb Stokes Blankenship.
Mac worked for years as a coal miner. He enjoyed hunting and loved to ginseng
hunt. Mac was of the Baptist faith.
He is survived by his sons,
Marty Blankenship, of Alabama, and Grover D. and wife, Amanda Nelson, of Somerset; his daughters, Donna D. and husband, David Lang, of Tampa, Florida, Jeannie Gonzalez, Plant City, Florida, Shelby Blankenship,
of Land O’Lakes, Florida, and Keasha Nelson, of Scott County, Tennessee; his sisters, Mabel
Goward, of Zephyrhills, Florida, Myrtle Blankenship,
of Tampa, Florida and Louise Powers, of LaFollette, Tennessee; nine
grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and a life-long, close friend, Bob
Muse, of Newcomb, Tennessee.
Mac is preceded in death by his parents; his two sisters, Thelma
Harbison and Ruby Williams; and his best friend, Merle
Price.
The funeral service, Thursday, in the
Southern Oaks Funeral Home chapel, at 12:00 noon, with Bro. Dallous Sears
officiating. Burial
will be in Red Cut Cemetery, in the Elk Valley-Pioneer community in Campbell
County, Tennessee.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2016, Somerset, Pulaski Co., KY, Obituary
Lois Jean Calhoun, age 65, of Somerset, departed this life on
Saturday, April 16, 2016 at Cumberland Nursing and Rehab. Lois was born on
September 26, 1950 in Somerset, to the late Leonard and Ruth Dugger Trimble.
Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband,
Howard Calhoun whom she married on September 24, 1977 in Somerset, and preceded
her on January 1, 2012; two brothers, Luther Trimble and Lloyd Trimble.
She is survived by two sons, Robert J. Ping Jr. of Newport, KY and
Thomas E. Ping of Somerset; a brother, David Trimble of Somerset; a sister,
Linda Sue Tyree of Eubank, KY; five grandchildren,
Brittany Ping, Elizabeth Blankenship, Kortni
Ping, Hannah Neeley, Samantha Wesley; and a daughter in-law, Monice Bradley of
Somerset.
Her funeral service will be held on Tuesday, April 19, 2016 at
12:00pm in the Chapel of Lake Cumberland Funeral Home with Bro. Gilbert
Robinson officiating. Burial will be in the Fairview Cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2017, Somerset, Pulaski
Co., KY, Obituary
The Commonwealth-Journal, (Somerset, KY) - December 31, 2017
Mr. Jody Wayne Dotson, age 69 of Somerset, KY passed away Friday,
December 29, 2017 at the Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital. Wayne was born on
May 29, 1948 to the late Donald and Plumia Blankenship Dotson.
Wayne was the owner of Independent Equipment of Somerset for more
than 39 years. He was a devoted businessman, a Mason, a Shiner of Oleika Temple
of Lexington, KY, a 32 degree Scottish Rite, Lake Cumberland Shrine Club, Lake
Cumberland mini monsters, Past Master of Somerset Lodge # 111 F & AM and
Seivers Lodge # 491 F & AM and Grand District Deputy.
Mr. Dotson adhered to the Baptist Faith, he was a kind person who
will be greatly missed by all who knew him and he leaves a host of other
relatives and friends who mourn his passing.
Survivors include is wife of 50 years, Linda Copas Dotson of
Somerset, KY; two sons, Kevin and Brent Dotson both of Somerset, KY; three
brothers, Garlin and Prentice Dotson of Somerset and Dennis Dotson of Palatka,
FL; two sisters, Cleothia Naramore of Lafayette, TN and Waylene Norris of
Streetsboro, OH.
A funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Thursday, January 4th,
2018 at the Anderson and Son Funeral Home of Red Boiling Springs, TN. Burial
will follow in the Smith Chapel Cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Rowan
2016, Morehead, Rowan
Co., KY, Obituary
The Daily Independent, (Ashland, KY) - March 8, 2016
Janet Sue Yates Caudill, 64, of Morehead, passed away Monday, March
7, 2016, in St. Claire Regional Medical Center in Morehead. Mrs. Caudill was
born Nov. 17, 1951, in Ashland, the daughter of Dorothy Sloas Whitt of Sandy
Hook and the late Beecher Yates.
She was also preceded in death by her stepfather, Donald Whitt, and
two brothers, Ronnie and Beecher Yates.
Janet is also survived by her husband, Woodford "Woody"
Caudill; a son, Scott, and wife Tamra Cassell of Crockett; two daughters, Jodi
Cassell of Morehead and Susie and husband Jamie McDaniel of Olive Hill; stepchildren Brian Caudill, Melinda
Caudill and Ashley Blankenship, all of Morehead; 18 grandchildren, Jim and Ryan McDaniel, Tiffany Pack, D.J. Banks,
Michael Cassell, Nakotah, Sequoiah, Juliean, Aluztriah, Agrazianna and Sorrayah
Martizez, Jamie, McKenzie, Bryce, Jackie and Ava Blankenship and
Jason and Charlene Caudill; two great-grandchildren, Payton and Hazel; sisters
and brothers Sandra Markwell, George Yates, Jenanne Pearson, James Yates,
Margaret Smith, Donnie Whitt and John Whitt; and nieces, nephews, loved ones
and friends.
The funeral will be at 2 p.m. today at Lewis & Ferguson Funeral
Home in Sandy Hook by Elders Tim Porter and r Darrin Blevins. Burial will be in
Elliott County Memory Gardens in Sandy Hook.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2016, Morehead, Rowan
Co., KY, Obituary
The Ironton Tribune, (OH) - June 7, 2016
Reuben Brent Higgins, born March 10, 1952, of Morehead, Kentucky,
originally of Coal Grove, died suddenly June 1, 2016, a Wednesday evening,
while vacationing on the Cape Hatteras
Island in Outer Banks, [Dare Co.,] North Carolina. He was the husband of
Jenny (Cornett) Higgins and the son of the late Reuben Loftus and Eileen Rust
Higgins of Coal Grove.
Brent was surrounded by family when he left his earthly body to
meet his Lord, after having spent a very happy and relaxing day at the beach
with his loving family. He was a graduate of Morehead State University and
Dawson-Bryant High School and a member of the Memorial United Methodist Church
in Coal Grove. He enjoyed a successful sales career in the trucking industry
and he loved duck and goose hunting on native Canadian wetlands, golfing on
some of America's most beautiful greens, fishing off the coast of Alaska for
King Salmon and giant catfish from the Ohio River back in the day.
He also took in many NASCAR races, and while he was a lifelong
Buckeye fan, he always wore "BLUE" when his beloved University of
Kentucky Wildcats played- each time assembling all of his UK fan gear around
the television for good luck mojo. He had a beautiful singing voice and loved
early and classic rock and roll, as well as classic country music. Above all,
Brent enjoyed time with his precious grandsons and family, that he considered
his treasures.
He was preceded in death by his beautiful parents, and an infant
brother, Michael Allen Higgins.
He is survived by his loving wife, Jenny Higgins, whom he adored
and wed on May 11, 1973. Brent is also survived by one daughter, Karly Dawn
(Jesse) Milner, of Morehead, Kentucky; one son, Reuben Andrew "Andy"
Higgins, of Ashland; two grandsons, Lukas Reynolds and Eliot Reynolds, of
Morehead, Kentucky; one sister, Linda Sue (Tom) McKnight, of Coal Grove; and
one brother, Gregory Allen (Carolyn) Higgins, of Marietta, Georgia; special
nephew Kyle McKnight, of Coal Grove; and his adoring nieces, Tomilynn
Blankenship, Shelli Bauer and
Stacy Tremmel; nephews, Chris Higgins, Tim Cornett, Daniel Cornett and Caleb
Cornett and Jim Carey; and brothers-in-law Sam (YonChi) Cornett and Jim (Janie)
Cornett. Many friends and family affectionately called him "B. B.," a
lifelong nickname coined by his siblings when at his birth they had written to
their Mother at the hospital that they had "named" the baby
"Billy Brent."
Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at Lewis-Ferguson
Funeral Home in Sandy Hook, Kentucky, with pastor
Aaron Mansfield officiating. Burial will follow at the Woodland Cemetery in
Ironton. Pallbearers are Andy Higgins, Lukas Reynolds, Eliot Reynolds, Jesse
Milner, Kyle McKnight and Chase McKnight. Honorary pallbearers are Tim Cornett,
Daniel Cornett and Caleb Cornett.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2016, Morehead, Rowan
Co., KY, Obituary
Morehead News (KY) - July 19, 2016
Charles Marion Fields, age 84, of Morehead, passed away Sunday,
July 17, 2016 at his residence. Born Saturday, Sept. 5, 1931 in Stanford, he
was the son of the late John Wesley Fields, Sr. & Luana Whitehead Fields.
He was the widow of the late Norma Ray Bourne Fields, who preceded
him in death Aug. 28, 2002. Charles worked, for 42 years, as the Store Manager
for Kroger, was a member of Stanford Christian Church, and a member of the
Lions Club. He was an avid golfer, avid fisherman, and a fanatical UK Fan.
In addition to his wife and parents, he was preceded in death by
two brothers, John Wesley Fields, Jr. and Albert Whitehead Fields; and one
sister, Elizabeth Ruth Tobinski.
Charles leaves behind two sons, Lon Wesley Fields (Danielle) of
Lancaster, and Michael Charles Fields of Lexington; and one sister, Lola Luana Blankenship of Lexington.
A graveside service and burial will take place 2:00PM Tuesday, July
19, 2016 at Buffalo Springs Cemetery in Stanford with Bro. John Blanton
officiating. Ronnie Woods Gilbert, Tommy Bourne, Allen Ray Saunders, Mark Blankenship, Steve Blankenship,
Jackman Ochs, and Kerry Courtwright will serve as Active Pallbearers. Anna Lisa Ochs, Lucy Embry, and Beth Blankenship will serve as Honorary Pallbearers.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Lola L. Fields, b.1933, Lincoln Co., KY: https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QKH5-6PFQ
Mother:
Luana Whitehead
+2017, Morehead, Rowan
Co., KY, Obituary
Published in Williamson Daily News from Apr.
12 to Apr. 13, 2017
Beulah Lee Hurley Hackney, 90, of Morehead, KY, formerly of Turkey
Creek, KY, went to be with the lord on monday, April
10, 2017 at Cave Run Manor in Morehead, KY, following a lingering illness. Born
Aug. 23, 1926 at Vulcan, WV, she was the daughter of the late Stuart and Elsie
Hurley.
In addition to being a loving mother, grandmother, sister and
friend, Beulah was a genuine homemaker. She formerly worked in the Pike County
School System for a short time, formerly baby sat doctor's children for a
number of years, was a former member of the ARH Ladies Auxillary, and was a
dedicated Christian having attended and being a member of the Toler Freewill
Baptist Church.
In addition to her parents she was also preceded in death by her husband
Henry "Ed" Hackney Jr.
Survivors include her children: Ginger (Bro. Johnny) Hatfield of
Morehead, Eddie (Maxie) Hackney of Tavares FL, Ricky Dean (Shirley) Hackney of
Montarae CA; 4brothers, John Hurley of Phelps, KY, Fred (Gloria) Hurley of
Varney WV, Ferrell (Faye) Hurley of Albermarle, NC and Wallace Hurley of
Illinois; 4 sisters Nora Blankenship of Albermarle, NC, Sandra
"Sandy" Schaffer of New London, NC, Carol Sue (Jim) Quick of IL, and
Eula McCown of SC.
Funeral Services will be conducted Thursday April 13, 2017, at
11a.m, from the Toler Freewill Baptist Church at Toler, KY, with her son-in-law
Bro. Johnny Hatfield officiating. Burial will follow in the Mt. View memory
Gardens at Huddy, KY. Family and Friends will serve as pallbearers.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Nora Lou
Blankenship – b.01Aug1928 – Albermarle, NC: https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:KYGL-N8L
Relatives -
Harold Leslie Blankenship.
Russell
+2016, Russell Springs, Russell Co., KY, Obituary
The Adair Progress, (KY) - April 28, 2016
Milburn Junis Stephens entered the world Nov. 22, 1930 and left it
on Friday, April 22, 2016 at 85 years old. He was born on Caney Fork Creek in
Russell County to the late Charley and Susie Aaron Stephens, where he earned
the lifetime nickname of "Pete".
On Nov.13, 1954 he married Ruth Oaks Stephens and they were united
for 61 years, until the day of his passing.
Pete was a well known member of the community as he had spent 45
years of service to the Russell County Board of Education as a bus driver, hauling
generations of children.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by: two
children, Clint and Greg Stephens; daughter-in-law, Teresa Stephens; six sisters, Evelyn George, Mallie Blankenship, Coleen Morgan, Betty Flanagan, Delma
McQueary, and Atrie Stephens; and one brother Attis Stephens.
He is survived by: his wife, Ruth Oaks Stephens of Russell Springs;
five children, Debbie (Danny) Mann of Russell Springs, Chris (Cindy) Stephens
of New Boston, Texas, Troy (Sylvia) Stephens of Apple Valley, Calf., Wesley
(Lana) Stephens of Nicholasville, and Missy Stephens of Russell Springs; one
uncle, Henry "Sonny" Aaron of Russell Springs; two sisters, Genice
(Richard) Riggins of Russell Springs, and Jean (Paul) Lowery of Hamilton, Ohio;
11 grandchildren, Derek, Jolene, Adam, Jared, Renee, Jennifer, Haylee, Emma,
Sidney, Myra, and Lillie; 15 great grandchildren; 8 great great grand children;
and a host of other family and friends.
Funeral service for Milburn "Pete" Stephens was held
Tuesday, April 26, 2016 at the Bernard Funeral Home with Bro. Barry McQueary,
Bro. Garry McQueary, and Bro. Chris Stephens officiating. Special music was
performed by Phillip Oaks, Liana McQueary, Marsha Skaggs, Evan Daffron, and
Josh Carey. Interment was in the Bernard Cemetery. Nephews and great nephews
served as pallbearers.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2016, Russell Springs, Russell Co., KY, Obituary
The Adair Progress, (KY) - December 15, 2016
Leon Grider, 80, of Russell Springs, died Tuesday, Dec. 6, 2016 at
the Russell County Hospital. He was born March 26, 1936 in Adair County to the
late Loren and Ruby Conover Grider.
He was a Pharmacist and a member of Russell Springs Christian
Church. Leon was a Veteran of US Air Force.
Leon is survived by: his wife, Anna Mae Grider of Russell Springs;
two sons, Greg (Deneda) Grider of Russell Springs and Eric (Patty) Grider of
Russell Springs; four grandchildren, Jason Grider, Jonathan Grider, Zachary Grider,
and Taylor Grider; sister, Hester Blankenship of Russell Springs; brother, Kermit
(Hilda) Grider of Columbia.
Funeral service was held Friday, Dec. 9, 2016 at the Bernard
Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Carroll Egnew officiating. Interment was in the Conover
Cemetery. Active Pallbearers were: Jonathan Grider, Zachary Grider, Eric
Grider, Greg Grider, Donnie Wilkerson, and Kermit Grider. Honorary Pallbearer
was Jason Grider.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Hester D
Blankenship – b.15Sep1933 – Russell Spgs, KY: https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:K52Z-V7P
Relatives -
Anthony D. Blankenship, Clint C. Blankenship
+2017, Russell Springs, Russell Co., KY, Obituary
Published in Lexington Herald-Leader on Feb. 23,
2017
John R. Blankenship,
Jr., 77 [1940], died Tue, [21Feb2017].
Services 1pm Fri, H.E. Pruitt Memory
Chapel. Visit after 5pm
today.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2017, Russell Springs, Russell Co., KY, Obituary
http://www.pruittfuneralhome.com/obituaries/John-Blankenship-7/#!/Obituary
John R. Blankenship, Jr., 77, of Russell
Springs, KY passed away on Tue. Feb. 21st at the Russell Co.
Hospital. John was born in Jamestown, KY on May 8, 1939 a son of
the late Louisa Jane (Snow) and John R. Blankenship.
John was a retired school teacher.
John is preceded in death by his parents,
and a son John R. Blankenship III.
John is survived by wife Jeanette (McFarland) Blankenship, of Russell
Springs, KY; two sons Jack Blankenship, of Russell Springs, KY, Joel Blankenship, of Columbus,
OH; daughter Jane Gunter, of Dallas, NC; six grandchildren also survive
Funeral Services will be at H. E. Pruitt
Memory Chapel in Jamestown, KY, on Fri. Feb.24th, 1:00pm with Bro. Bill Welker
officiating. Burial will be in the Jamestown Cemetery, Jamestown, KY.
+2017, Russell Springs, Russell Co., KY, Funeral
Published in Lexington Herald-Leader on Mar.
24, 2017
Vada Faye (Conover) Blankenship, 86. Russell Springs. died
Thu. [23Mar2017]
Visit Sat 5-9pm, Wilson Funeral Home. Funeral 1pm Sun.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2017, Russell Springs, Russell Co., KY, Obituary
http://www.wfhrs.com/notices/Vada-Blankenship
Vada Faye (Conover) Blankenship, age 86 year(s),
1 month(s), 17 day(s) of Russell Springs, Kentucky passed away , Thursday March
23, 2017 at Fair Oaks Health System, Jamestown, Kentucky 42624. She was
born on Saturday February 07, 1931 in
Columbia, Kentucky Daughter of the late Edward Nell Conover, and Fanny B.
Conover, Atchley
She was retired from Fruit of the Loom
and member of Bethlehem Separate Baptist Church.
She was preceded in death by her husband
Ernie
Blankenship.
She is survived by; Daughters; Lavon
Anderson, Russell Springs, Kentucky, Lesa (Dale)Malone, Russell Springs,
Kentucky: Son, Todd Blankenship, Russell Springs, Kentucky; grandchildren,
Troy Anderson, Kellie Malone, Tanya Womack and Lois Blankenship, 4
great-grandchildren and 2 great-great-grandchildren survive.
Funeral services will be at 1:00 PM,
Sunday March 26, 2017 at Wilson Funeral Home Chapel, 391 East Steve Wariner
Drive, Russell Springs, Kentucky with Bro. Larry Huckaby & Bro. David Coffey
officiating. Interment will be in the Bethlehem Cemetery, West Highway 80,
Russell Springs, Kentucky.
+2017, Russell Springs, Russell Co., KY, Death
Published in The Courier-Journal on July 24,
2017
Hester Blankenship, 83 [1934], Russell Springs, died July 22, 2017,
Bernard Funeral Home.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2017, Russell Springs, Russell Co., KY, Obituary
http://www.columbiamagazine.com/index.php?sid=91778
Hester Dell (Grider) Blankenship, 83, died
Saturday, July 22, 2017, at the Taylor Regional Hospital in Campbellsville, KY.
She was born September 30, 1933 in Adair County, KY. She was the daughter of
Loren C. and Ruby M. Conover Grider.
She was a member of a prominent South
Central Kentucky family. She was the widow of Randall Blankenship. She leaves
five direct living descendants. She worked in the Soda Shop at Grider Drug and
was a member of Bethlehem Separate Baptist Church.
In addition to her parents, she was
preceded in death by her husband, Randall Blankenship, and one
brother, Leon Grider.
Survivors are: Three children: Rhonda (Donnie)
Wilkerson, Jamestown, KY; Tammy (David) Payne, Campbellsville, KY; and Clint Blankenship, Charleston, SC.
Two grandchildren: Kendra Benningfield and Trey Wilkerson. One brother: Kermit
(Hilda) Grider, Columbia, KY
Funeral services will be at 11am CT,
Tuesday, July 25, 2017 at the Bernard Funeral Home Chapel, 367 N Main Street,
Russell Springs, KY, with Bro. Daryl Coe and Donnie Wilkerson officiating.
Interment will be in the Bethlehem Cemetery, 979 W Hwy 80, Russell Springs, KY. Pallbearers: Clint Blankenship, Donnie
Wilkerson, David Payne, Trey Wilkerson, Greg Grider, and Eric Grider.
Scott
2016, Georgetown, Scott
Co., KY, Obituary
Georgetown News-Graphic (KY) - February 24, 2016
Mother of two Teresa McKinney Young, age 51, passed away Sunday,
Feb. 21, 2016, at U.K. Medical Center in Lexington,
[Fayette Co., KY]. Teresa was born in Bourbon County on
Dec. 12, 1964, to the late Clayton and Eva Mae Blankenship Brown.
She is survived by her daughters, Martha (Rob) Johnston of Stamping
Ground and Sarah ( Derek) Cornett of Georgetown; grandchild, Ordell Johnston;
and sisters, Vickie (Jeff) Woolums of Paris, Kentucky, Debra (John) Hutchinson
of Bourbon County and Sandra Hamm of Georgetown.
Graveside service will be 11 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 25, 2016, at
Georgetown Cemetery with Rev. Connie Jackson and Rev. Ronald Gene Johns
officiating. The pallbearers will be Rob Johnston, Derek Cornett, Scotty Brown,
Matthew McKinney, John Hutchinson and Jeremy Morton.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2016, Georgetown, Scott Co., KY, Obituary
The Commonwealth-Journal, (Somerset, KY) - June 14, 2016
Trudy Ann Vitatoe Case, 67, wife of Terry William Case, passed way
Monday, June 13, 2016. Born in Price, KY, she was the daughter of Evalee
Gayheart Vitatoe, Somerset, KY and the late Glyndon Owen Vitatoe.
A graduate of Xavier University, she was a retired teacher with
Grant County Public Schools. She also volunteered her time with St. John
Catholic School where she was also a member. She was a teacher to hundreds,
friend to everyone and an inspiration to all.
She was also preceded in death by a grandson, Lucas
Owen Blankenship.
In addition to her husband of 44 years and mother, she is survived
by her children, Beth (Jimmy) Blankenship and Dr.
Justin William (Lisa) Case, both of Georgetown; sister, Linda (Fred) Partin,
Nancy, KY; brothers, Randy (Pat) Vitatoe, Somerset, KY and Gary (Doris)
Vitatoe, Decater, IN. She was Grammy to
Hunter, Cade and Jack
Blankenship, Mazie, Liam and
Caroline Case.
Funeral services will be 10 AM Thursday at St. John Catholic
Church, conducted by Rev. Linh Nguyen. Entombment will follow at the Lexington
Cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2016, Georgetown, Scott Co., KY, Obituary
Georgetown News-Graphic (KY) - October 3, 2016
Accomplished woodworker Jay May Jr, 46 [1970], passed away Friday, Sept. 30, 2016. Born
in Logan, West Virginia, he was the son of the late Johnny and Susie Blankenship May.
A driver for Ryder Truck, he also worked at Tractor Supply Company
and received the "Going the Extra Mile" award. He was an accomplished
woodworker, enjoyed cooking, collecting knives and being in the outdoors. He
loved working on engines and cars and was an accomplished mechanic.
He is survived by Cyndi May Wallace and their children, Austin May
and Rachel May; sister, Susan (Greg) Jones and their children, Gracie and Caleb
Jones; extended niece and nephew, Ashley and Isaiah Wallace; and in-laws, Ollie
and Carol Wallace, Lexington.
Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Thursday at Johnson's Funeral
Home, conducted by Ed Dearing. Burial will follow at the Georgetown Cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
John May -
Feb. 25, 1951- Dec.
21, 2012 - http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=102455801
Wife Wanda
(Susie) preceded him in death
2017, Georgetown, Scott
Co., KY, Obituary
Georgetown News-Graphic (KY) - February 18, 2017
Leigh Ann Clark Staley, 60, wife of William M. Staley, died quietly
at home in Georgetown on Tuesday, Feb. 14, 2017. She was born Nov. 3, 1956, in
Lexington, KY, to James Otis Clark and Dorothy Helen Clark, both deceased.
Leigh Ann and her family moved to Nashville, TN when she was six
months old. She graduated from UT-Nashville, and worked as a Med Tech at
Baptist Hospital in Nashville for many years. She met and married William M.
Staley in Nashville, and later, she and her husband began a career in Clinical
Research, traveling around the country as a representative of various
pharmaceutical and medical device companies, visiting physicians who were
participating in clinical trials. She continued to work in clinical research
until her death. In 2000, she and Mr. Staley built a house in Georgetown to be
closer to her family after the passing of Mr. Staley's parents.
She was preceded in death by her parents and sister, Andrea Clark
Jacobs, of Stamping Ground, KY.
Leigh Ann is survived by her husband; her niece, Courtney (and Barrett) Blankenship and her three children Ellington Grace Lockwood, Emery
Abbot Lockwood, and David Joe
Edward Blankenship, of
Georgetown, KY; her cousins, Tommy H. Thomason, of Mystic, CT, April Bell, of
Rye, Victoria, Australia, Pam Burrell, of Clayton, GA, and Tony Romaine, of
Phenix City, AL.
A funeral service will be held at held at 2 p.m. on Monday, Feb.
20, 2017, at Milward Funeral Directors, 159 North Broadway, Lexington. KY.
Burial will follow at Lexington Cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2017, Georgetown, Scott
Co., KY, Obituary
Morehead News (KY) - March 30, 2017
Clara Lewis, age 84, of Georgetown, passed away Wednesday, March
29, 2017, at the Georgetown Community Hospital. Born Nov. 27, 1932, in
Mansfield, Illinois, she was a daughter of the late Laef and Ivory Perry Lewis.
Clara was a homemaker, an employee of the Holiday Inn in Lexington
for 16 years, and enjoyed puzzle books, Solitaire, and walking. She especially
loved spending time with her family and Callie, her cat.
Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by one son, Gary Lee
Lewis; one brother, Raymond Lewis, and two sisters,
Bernice Blankenship and Audrey Hicks.
She is survived by one son, Danny Ray Lewis of Georgetown; 9
grandchildren; 17 great grandchildren; 3 great-great grandchildren; and a
special niece, Linda Mullins. She also leaves behind extended family and
friends.
Funeral services will be conducted 2 p.m. Friday, March 31, 2017,
at Northcutt & Son Home for Funerals Memorial Chapel with Bro. Greg Crouch
officiating. Burial will follow at the Perry Cemetery in Morgan County.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2017, Georgetown, Scott
Co., KY, Obituary
Georgetown News-Graphic (KY) - April 4, 2017
Sandra Kay Hamm, 53, passed away Sunday, April 2, 2017, in
Georgetown. She was born Sept. 13, 1963, to the late Clayton Brown and Eva Mae Blankenship Brown Profitt.
She was a member at Victory Tabernacle Church. Sandra attended the
Active Day Center here in Georgetown.
She is survived by her sisters Vickie Woolums of Paris, Kentucky
and Debra Hutchison (John) of Bourbon County, Kentucky and several nieces &
nephews.
Services will be at Tucker, Yocum & Wilson Funeral Home,
Friday, at 2 p.m. with Rev. Connie Jackson and Rev. Gene Johns officiating. Burial
will be at Evans Cemetery in Campton, Kentucky. Pallbearers are John Hutchison,
Jeremy Morton, Derek Cornett, Scotty Brown, Robert Johnston, Jimmy Eldridge, Darrell Blankenship and Michael Blankenship.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2017, Georgetown, Scott
Co., KY, Obituary
Georgetown News-Graphic (KY) - May 6, 2017
Betty Jane "Janie" Robinson, 76, of Georgetown, formerly
of Greenwood, West Virginia (Long Run Community), went to her heavenly home on
Sunday, April 30, 2017. Janie was born Feb. 18, 1941, in Braxton County, West
Virginia, a daughter of the late Homer and Clara Pearl (Louther) Heater.
Member of Liberty Baptist Church. For many years Janie worked as an
administrative assistant first for the Doddridge and Ritchie County Department
of Highways then for the Tyler County Sheriff's Office and finally retired from
the Doddridge County Deparment of Health and Human Resources. She was a member
of the Liberty Baptist Church in Georgetown and also the Indian Creek Southern
Baptist Church of Blue, West Virginia. For many years, Janie was a member of a
bowling league in Clarksburg, West Virginia, and was a proud graduate of Weston
High School
Janie's world revolved around her daughters and her grandchildren.
She was an avid fan of the University of Kentucky as well as WVU and was just
an all around fan of sports. She traveled avidly with her family to various
sporting events and celebrations and would always end up back home on the
family farm in Greenwood, West Virginia. She was a woman of courage and great
faith and she was a privilege to all her friends. A mother's love is an
unspoken promise to be kind, to be wise, to be there
and Janie was always there for her family.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her beloved
husband of 59 years, Lawson William "Robbie" Robinson who passed away
on March 31, 2017; grandson, Michael William Stickel; son in law, Steven Sands,
and siblings, baby brother,Buddy Heater, June Heater Hayes, Mary Jean Heater
Fetty (Wayne), Johnny Heater (June) and, William "Bill" Heater.
She is survived by her two cherished daughters, Sherry Lynn Stickel
of Lexington, and Kathy June Sands of Georgetown; precious grandchildren,
Heather Stickel-Pardue' (Andrew) of San Jose, California; Melissa Napalo and
fiance' Chris Mirto of Georgetown; Steven Kyle Sands of Georgetown; treasured
great grandchildren, Trenton, Dalton, Payton & Cameron siblings, Homer E. "Russ" Heater (Patricia); Judy Blankenship Landers; Donna Jo
Newman (Greg);Camden "Butch" Heater; sister in laws, Ann Shearer and
Judy Heater; along with many loving nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be 7 p.m., Thursday, May 4, 2017, at the
McCullough-Rogers Funeral Home, Pennsboro, West Virginia with Pastor Bobby
Thomas officiating. She will return to Kentucky to the Bluegrass Memorial
Gardens Cemetery for a graveside service at 1 p.m., Saturday, May 6, 2017.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Spencer
2016, Taylorsville, Spencer Co., KY, Obituary
http://hosting-26043.tributes.com/obituary/show/Sharon-Elaine-Miller-Holland-103342108
Mrs. Sharon Elaine Miller Holland- July 23, 1947 - February 28,
2016 - Taylorsville, Kentucky
Mrs. Sharon Elaine Miller Holland, age 68, of Taylorsville returned
to her Heavenly Father on February 28, 2016.
Mrs. Holland was a housekeeper for Jewish South Hospital and a
member of the Gospel of the Kingdom Church.
Among those that preceded her in death include her parents, Robert
and Doris Johnson Miller; sister, Linda Thompson; and husband, James Holland.
She leaves to cherish her memory her daughter, Janice Key
(Charles); grandchildren, Ashleigh Blankenship (Matthew), Charlie
Key and Tabitha Key; great-grandchildren, Khloeigh and Averie; sisters, Missy
Dykes (Jack) and Roberta Gleason; and brother, David Miller.
Funeral service will be conducted at noon on Thursday, March 3,
2016 in the chapel of the Mount Washington Schoppenhorst with cremation to
follow.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Taylor
2016, Campbellsville, Taylor Co., KY, Obituary
Nellie Goode of Campbellsville, daughter of the late Huston Hoosier
and Lottie Ellen Burress Hoosier, was born August 3, 1923, in Taylor County,
Kentucky. She died at 2:43 P.M., Thursday, March 10, 2016 in Greensburg, [Green
Co., KY]. Age: 92
She professed faith in Christ and attended the Jesus Name Church of
God.
She united in marriage to John D. Goode August 19, 1944. He
preceded her in death February 16, 2006.
She is survived by her one son and two daughters: John Lanis Goode and Maxine Blankenship
of Campbellsville and Patty Sullivan and husband, Dempsey, of Lebanon; eight
grandchildren: Ricky Gabehart, David Ford, Susan Reardon, Billy Dickens and
Thomas Glen Russell of Campbellsville, Marie Daugherty and Gavin Sullivan of
Lebanon and Lora Montgomery of Russell Springs; fifteen great-grandchildren;
one brother and two sisters: Bradley Hoosier, Zelma Lotter and Onia Abell and
husband, Johnny of Campbellsville; several nieces and nephews and many other relatives
and friends.
She was also preceded in death by a daughter, Mary Ellen Dickens
and four brothers and three sisters: Willie Hoosier, Coakley Hoosier, Elmer
Hoosier, Jackie Hoosier, Heattie McDonald, Velma Hoosier and Wilma Dean Karnes.
Funeral Service: 2:00 P.M., Sunday, March 13, 2016 at Parrott &
Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Bro. Ronnie Dooley. Burial will be in
Brookside Cemetery
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2016, Campbellsville, Taylor Co., KY, Obituary
Rachel Blankenship
of Campbellsville, daughter of the late Ellis DeWitt and Mable Carter DeWitt,
was born March 30, 1943, in Green County, Kentucky. She died at 4:53 P.M.,
Wednesday, May 11, 2016 in Elizabethtown,
[Hardin Co., KY]. Age 73
She was a retired employee of Taylor Regional Hospital. She
professed faith in Christ and was a member of South Campbellsville Baptist
Church.
She united in marriage to Billy Gene Blankenship December 6, 1958. He preceded her in death January 13, 2015.
She is survived by one son
and two daughters: Michael Blankenship and wife, Glenda of Bowling Green, Debbie Foley and husband, Ronnie of Summersville and Chasity Lococo and husband, Dave of Louisville; four grandchildren: Brandie Young and husband, Clint of Bowling Green, Megan Blankenship of Louisville, Vincent Lococo and Anna
Lococo of Louisville; two great-grandchildren: Nicole Young and Brandon Young;
one brother, Grady DeWitt of Summersville; two step-brothers: William B. Moran
of Campbellsville and Dennis Moran of Chicago, Illinois; several nieces and
nephews and many other relatives and friends.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2016, Elk Horn, Taylor
Co., KY, Obituary
The Central Kentucky News-Journal, (Campbellsville, KY) - June 13, 2016
Richard "Ricky" Robison, 61, of Elk Horn, died there on
Thursday, June 9, 2016. Born July 7, 1954, in Campbellsville, he was the son of
the late Richard "Wig" Robison and Bonnie Cox Robison, who survives.
He is survived by his wife, Audrey Herron Robison; his mother,
Bonnie Cox Robison, of Campbellsville; and a son, Roger
Blankenship of Bowling Green.
Funeral was Sunday, June 12, at Lyon-DeWitt-Berry Funeral Home.
Burial followed at Campbellsville Memorial Gardens.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Todd
+2017, Elkton, Todd
Co., KY, Funeral
http://www.tributes.com/obituary/show/Margaret-Elaine-Blankenship-104566773
Mrs. Margaret
Elaine Blankenship, [nee,
Bryant] November 16, 1933
- March 13, 2017, Elkton, Kentucky
She was married to Don.
Graveside service is scheduled to be conducted on Wednesday morning
at 11:00 at the Bethel UMC Cemetery in Elkton with Rev. Gene Bagby officiating.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2016, Guthrie, Todd
Co., KY, Obituary
Published in The Leaf Chronicle on Mar. 22, 2016
Mrs. Debbie Ann Turner, age 55 of Guthrie, passed away on Monday
morning, March 21, 2016 at her home of natural causes. She was born December
10, 1960 in Clarksville, Tennessee the daughter of James and Blanche Davenport
Turner.
She was a member of Gill's Chapel Cumberland Presbyterian Church.
She loved her family especially her grandchildren and UK Basketball.
She was preceded in death by her mother Blanche Turner (2009).
She is survived by one son Mitch Frazier of Guthrie; one daughter
Christy Mosley of Elkton; her father James Turner of Guthrie; two brothers
Jimmy and Timmy Turner both of Guthrie; two sisters Janie Phillips and Angela Blankenship
both of Guthrie and six grandchildren.
Funeral service is scheduled to be conducted on Wednesday morning
at 11:00 in the Chapel of the Cook-Webb Funeral Home with Rev. Sam Romines
officiating. Interment will follow at Highland Cemetery in Guthrie.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Union
+2016, Boxville, Union Co., KY, Obituary
Published in The Gleaner on Sept. 2, 2016
Jane Springer, 68 [1948], of Boxville, Ky., died Tuesday, Aug. 30, 2016, at her
home.
She was married to Garland Springer on January 6, 1971. She was a
retired teacher from Morganfield Elementary School. She was a graduate of Logan
County High School in West Virginia in 1966. She was a University of Kentucky
graduate and pursued her Masters and Rank 1 from Murray State University. She
enjoyed traveling.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Harry and
Jean Blankenship; and sister, Ann
Whitledge.
Surviving are son, Todd Springer and companion, Jennifer Chancellor
and children, Trey and Joe Chancellor, of Boxville, Ky.; two sisters, Linda Lamer
and husband, Bob, of Cobden, Ill., and Carolyn Seibert and
husband, Allen, of Madisonville, Ky.; four nieces; and one nephew.
Funeral service 11 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 3, 2016, at Whitsell
Funeral Home in Morganfield, Ky. Bro. Ron Gish and Bro. Jerry Borders will
officiate. Burial will be in Boxville Odd Fellows Cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Warren
2016, Bowling Green, Warren Co., KY, Obituary
Daily News (Bowling Green, KY) - May 17, 2016
U.S. Army Staff Sgt. 1st Class (Ret.) Donald Huff, 81, of Bowling Green, passed away at 5:51 a.m. May 15, 2016,
surrounded by his loving family at The Medical Center. He was born in Warren
County to the late Dod and Ora Massey Huff.
He retired after 20 years of service in the U.S. Army as a staff
sergeant and served in the 82nd and the 101st Airborne. He was a helper with
Wasco in Nashville, working with the brick layers, and worked for Chrysler
Airtemp.
He was also preceded in death by his sister, Elizabeth Ann Porter,
and three brothers, Leon, Billy Joe and Randall Huff.
He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Flo Kitchens Huff of
Bowling Green; sister Carol Huff of Tennessee; a brother, James Darrell Huff of
Bowling Green; three brothers-in-law, Joe Kitchens (Barbara), Mike Kitchens
(Susie) and Tommy Kitchens (Kelly); special friends, Jerry and Jeannie Bratcher
and Joretta Mosby; special niece, Tonya Blankenship (Mike); several
nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews; and also his special girl,
"Little Bit."
Funeral is at 11:30 a.m. Thursday at J.C. Kirby & Son, Broadway
Avenue chapel, with burial in Fairview Cemetery, with full military honors.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2017, Bowling Green, Warren
Co., KY, Death
Daily News (Bowling Green, KY) - January 9, 2017
Margie Fay [Selby] Blankenship died in Bowling Green, KY, January 08, 2017.
Cone Funeral Home, Bowling Green
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Margie F.
Blankenship – b.25Mar1922 - Bowling Green, KY: https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QJ87-SR69
Relatives -
James V. Blankenship, Jimmy Blankenship.
James V.
Blankenship – b.25Jul1918 - Bowling Green, KY: https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QJWM-W7YB
Relatives -
Jimmy Blankenship, Margie F. Blankenship.
2017, Bowling Green, Warren Co., KY, Obituary
Daily News (Bowling Green, KY) - May 1, 2017
Donna McCawley Houchens, age 71 of Bowling Green,
died Saturday at the Medical Center. She was the daughter of the late Willie
and Ruby Glass McCawley.
She is the widow of Terry Houchens. She retired from Panorama and
was a member of Glendale Baptist Church.
She is survived by her son and daughters,
Ricky Houchens (Jamie), Judy
Blankenship (John), Sandy Watkins (Glen), Sheila Gammon (Terry),Teresa Houchens
(Will), Dena Alfaro (Victor), and Teri Houchens all of Bowling Green. brothers and sisters, Roger McCawley, Elton McCawley, Henry
James, Opal Stratton, Joyce Wilson. Several grandchildren and
great grandchildren, along with nieces and nephews, great nieces and great
nephews.
Funeral service will be at 1:00 pm Wednesday at the J. C. Kirby and
Son Broadway Chapel, with burial to follow in the Fairview Cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2017, Bowling Green, Warren
Co., KY, Obituary
Daily News (Bowling Green, KY) - May 30, 2017
Teresa Jane Walker Wilson, on May 27, 2017 at her home, Teresa
achieved the dream of this life long journey to be with Jesus Christ in Heaven.
She was a native of Jackson, Tenn., and a graduate of Northside
High School. She received her Bachelor's degree in early childhood education
from Middle Tennessee State University and was a member of the Kappa Delta
Sorority. Teresa adored her family and her life's mission was to enrich her
family's lives. She loved her time volunteering at Potter Gray Elementary while
her children were there and served consecutive terms on the site-base council.
Teresa loved music and singing. She loved her time in the choir at
Eastwood Baptist Church where she and her family were active members. She also
spent time as a Sunday school teacher. She was a long time board member of
Orchestra Kentucky. Her musical passion was fulfilled the times she sang with
the orchestra as a solo artist and backup vocalist. She also enjoyed the times
she sang the National Anthem at WKU basketball games.
Teresa was a sports enthusiast, watching many sporting events
recreationally and was an avid tennis player. She particularly enjoyed her
tennis friends and competed at the state level which culminated in a USTA team
state championship.
Teresa had a great collection of friends which seemed unending. She
was a member of a bridge club and a friends united in
nature club. She was actively involved for several years in the Commonwealth
Health Corporation charity ball, serving as a co-chair one year.
Teresa had a very special gift of bringing happiness to all she
came in contact with. The family would like to express appreciation for the
gracious outpouring of love, caring and prayers from all those that cherished
Teresa throughout her life.
She was preceded in death by her parents, father James Lafayette
Walker and mother Bettye Jane Blankenship Walker.
Survivors include husband Rick Wilson, daughter Amanda Suzanne
Wilson, son Neal Walker Wilson and brother James
Richard Walker.
Funeral service will be Thursday at 2 pm. at Eastwood Baptist
Church, 500 Eastwood Avenue, Bowling Green, KY 42103. The burial service will
be private.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2017, Smiths Grove, Warren Co., KY, Obituary
Glasgow Daily Times (KY) - April 24, 2017
Royce Roger Short, 80, of Smiths Grove, died Saturday, April 22,
2017, at T. J. Samson Community Hospital, [Glasgow, Barren Co., KY]. He
was born in Monroe County, the son of the late Johnnie C. and Allie Blankenship Short.
Roger was a longtime employee of Walbert Trucking in Glasgow and
was a U.S. Army veteran. He was a member of and served with the D.A.V. Glasgow
Chapter 20 Color Guard. In addition to the color guard, Roger was active with
the D.A.V. coordinating transportation for local veterans to V.A. hospitals.
He is survived by his wife, Janice Jackson Short; two sons, Greg
Short (Kathy), of Smiths Grove and Chris Short (Pam), of Glasgow; seven
grandchildren: Allison Short, Savanah Lindsey (Casey), Adam Garrett (Lindsey),
Lynsey Wood (Brandon), Sarah Garrett, Gabby Short and Dillon Short; four
great-grandchildren, Madi Swayne, Eryn, Levi and Greyson Garrett, and expected
in May, Benjamin Lindsey; sister-in-law, Arlene Lockhart, of Glasgow; niece, Kim
Miller (Lamar); and great-nephew, Jonah, of Smith Grove; nephew, Chad Lockhart
(Amanda); and great-nieces, Macy and Laney, of Cave City. Several cousins also
survive.
Funeral services will be 3 p.m. Tuesday, April 25, 2017, at A.F.
Crow & Son Funeral Home, with burial in Happy Valley Memorial Gardens with
military honors provided by D.A.V. Chapter 20.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Wayne
2017, Monticello, Wayne Co., KY, Obituary
The Commonwealth-Journal, (Somerset, KY) - June 8, 2017
Lucian William "Bill" Carrender, are 78 was born in the
Frazer community of Wayne County, October 14, 1938 the son of the late Benn and
Arizona New Carrender. He departed this life Tuesday evening, June 6th in the
Emergency Room of the Wayne County Hospital.
Bill served his country in the Navy for 11 years and served his
Lord as a member of the Cedar Hill Baptist Church.
He is preceded in death by his siblings: Hershel "George"
Carrender, Kenneth Carrender and Donnie Phelps and his grandson William Robert
Carrender.
He is survived by his wife, Rosie Mae Tucker Carrender and
children: Lucian William Carrender Jr, James Robert (Teresa) Carrender, Shirley
Ann Carrender, Patience Colleen (Tim) McLaughlin, Tabitha Shivon Carrender,
Amanda Gail (Bill) Padgett, Jeanie Sue Hughes, Sandra Mae (Chris) West, Joe
Donald (Freda) Hammond and Christina Allison Hammond. Also surviving are his
siblings: Harley Carrender, Cindy Carrender, Earl (Margie) Carrender, Victoria
(David) Peters; grandchildren:
Daniel Lee (Jennifer) Carrender, Lacey Renee (Josh) Irvin, Edward Vertrees
(Ashley) Weddle, Stacy Ann (Christian) Cox, Ashley Marie (Jamey) Disponett,
Jairus Evan (Jessica) McLaughlin, Samantha Nichole (Vladi)Makasova, Jessica
Lynn Witten Holli Marie Witten, Bailey Ann Witten, Joseph Alan Witten, Dakota Isaac Blankenship, Isabella Marie Padget, Nicholas Wayne
Padgett, Brittany Nichole Hughes, Cadynce Eller West, Xaivea Ray-Ann West,
Shawn Aaron Hammond and Zachery Allen Hammond and 29 great grandchildren.
Funeral service will be 3 PM Friday in the Funeral Home Chapel with
burial following in the Carrender-Tuttle Cemetery. The family will receive
friends from 12 Noon until 3 Friday.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Webster
+2017, Lisman, Webster
Co., KY, Obituary
Published in The Gleaner on Mar. 10, 2017
Stella Frances Blankenship, 92, of Lisman, KY, passed away at Baptist Health in Madisonville,
[Hopkins Co.,]
KY, on Thursday, March 8, 2017. She was the daughter of the late Denver and
Eurna Pemberton.
She loved painting, line dancing and singing. She also loved
playing the organ and piano. She was a member of the Lisman Cumberland
Presbyterian Church, in Lisman, Ky.
She was preceded in death by her stepmother, Minnie Below Pemberton.
Survivors include her husband
of 71 years, Billy Lane
Blankenship, of Lisman, Ky.;
two daughters, Eva Jane(Butch) Edwards, of Lisman, Ky., and Vicki (Ken) Rubenacker, of Sikeston, of Missouri; five grandchildren,
Andrea Wunderlich, Rob Edwards, Alauna Friskics, Paul Edwards and Brennan
McMillen; 11 great-grandchildren; and several great-great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. on Saturday, March 11,
2017, at Townsend Funeral Home, in Dixon, KY. Rev. Paul Stone, Rev. John
Shoulta and Min. Gary Puryear will officiate. Burial will be in Lisman
Cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Whitley
2016, Corbin, Whitley
Co., KY, Obituary
Published in The Harlan Daily Enterprise from
Mar. 7 to Mar. 8, 2016
Sarah (Libby) Balenovich, 64, of Corbin, crossed over to eternal
life after a long illness on Saturday, March 5, 2016, in Lexington, [Fayette
Co., KY]. Born May 30, 1951, in Harlan County, she was the daughter of the
late J. D. and Edith Browning.
She taught Harlan County children for her entire 30-year career. In
the past, she served as a KEA Representative and as a Board Member of the
Corbin Independent School System. She was active in volunteer work at Christ
Hands and supported the Humane Society. Libby was a loving wife and mother.
Preceded in death by her parents, J. D. and Edith Browning,
She is survived by husband, Bob Balenovich, of Corbin; a son, John
(Rebecca) Balenovich, of Louisville; Elizabeth Balenovich (Joey) Hubbs, of
Harlan, and Emily Balenovich, of Corbin; she was a loving grandmother to
Harrison, Bennett and William Balenovich, of Louisville; her brothers, David
Browning, of Houston, Texas, and Charles (Beverly) Browning, of Shelby, North
Carolina; and her aunt, Jean Blankenship, of Loyall. She was deeply blessed with
many special friends: Rhonda, Ann, Lisa, Billie, Joann, Tom and Susie, Mary,
Lela and numerous others.
Funeral services will be at 7 p.m. in the chapel of Anderson-Laws
& Jones Funeral Home with the Rev. Bobby Joe Rouse officiating. Music will
be provided by Raymond Smith. Graveside services will be at 10 a.m. March 10 at
the Resthaven Cemetery Chapel, Keith with family and friends serving as
pallbearers.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2016, Corbin, Whitley
Co., KY, Obituary
Janice Ranee Blankenship, 43 [1973], passed away on Sunday, September 11, 2016 at her
residence in Corbin.
Janice was a member of Calvary Baptist Church.
She was preceded in death by her husband Rick
Blankenship and father James
Ray Taylor.
She is survived by her mother Lucille Taylor of Corbin; three children Ashley
Earles (Zachary) of Corbin, Porshia
Blankenship of New York, and Jordan Blankenship of Corbin; two grandchildren Brooklyn and
Jacob; brother Mike Taylor of Corbin; sister Angie Taylor of Corbin; several
nieces, nephews, family and friends to mourn her passing.
Funeral service will be held at 8:00 P.M. on Wednesday, September
14, at Vankirk-Grisell Funeral Home with Rev. Kevin Roach officiating.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Rick E. Blankenship – b.Feb1959 - , KY: https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:K5XK-3NM
Relatives -
Janice Renee Blankenship, Linda C. Blankenship, Linda F. Blankenship.
+2016, Corbin, Whitley
Co., KY, Death
Published in Lexington Herald-Leader on Nov.
12, 2016
Mrs. Alyce R. Blankenship, 74, of Corbin wife of Paul M. Blankenship.
"No Service's" Laurel Funeral Home.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2016, Corbin, Whitley
Co., KY, Obituary
http://www.laurelfh.com/notices/Alyce-Blankenship
Alyce Roberta Blankenship (Poehner), January 8, 1942 ~
November 11, 2016
Mrs. Alyce Roberta Blankenship, age 74 the wife
of Paul
Michael Blankenship of Adams Road, Corbin, Kentucky passed away on Friday morning at the
Baptist Health Hospital in Corbin, Kentucky.
She was the mother of Jacqueline Ann
Garrison and Jefferey Allen Reinecke both of Cincinnati, Ohio and Jennifer Ann
McGirr of Stanford, Kentucky. She was the sister of Jack Poehner of Cincinnati,
Ohio and Edward Poehner of California. She was blessed with six grandchildren
and several great-grand children. She was a Catholic and last attended St.
George's Catholic Church in Ohio.
She was preceded in death by her parents,
Wilber V. Poehner and Evelyn C. Maier and by one brother, Billy
Poehner.
At the request of Mrs. Alyce Roberta
Blankenship her family has chosen to honor her last wishes in that her remains
will be donated to the University of Cincinnati College of
Medicine for the advancement of education and science. There will be a memorial
service at a later date.
2016, Corbin, Whitley
Co., KY, Obituary
The Times-Tribune, (Corbin, KY) - November 20, 2016
Gary Lay, age 61, of Corbin, passed away on Sunday, Nov. 20, 2016,
at his home.
Gary was retired carpet mill worker.
Gary was preceded in death by his Parents, Anderson Lay and Letha
Bryant Lay Cox; half sister, Wilma Blankenship and half brother, Jimmy Cox.
Gary is survived by his Son, Junior Lay and wife Renne; Daughter,
Melissa Lay; Brother, James Lay and wife Debra; Niece and Nephews, Stephanie
Helton, Jesse Lay, and Paul David Helton.
Graveside service will be held at 11:30am on Wednesday, Nov. 23,
2016 at the family cemetery with Bro. Wilbert Huddleston officiating.
Arrangements by the Vankirk-Grisell Funeral Home
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2017, Corbin, Whitley
Co., KY, Obituary
The Times-Tribune, (Corbin, KY) - April 28, 2017
Jerry A. Reeves, 81 , of Corbin, passed
away on Wednesday, April 26, 2017, at Corbin Health and Rehabilitation. Born in
Whitley County, he was the son of the late Jess Reeves and Rotha Reeves.
He was also preceded in death by sisters Bonnie Felts, Shirley
Saylor, and Berneida Pinkava; brothers Charlie Reeves and Thomas Reeves; granddaughter Karin Blankenship; and great-granddaughter Kara Bunch.
Jerry is survived by his loving wife of 62 years Doris Martin
Reeves; children Vickie Blankenship (Charles), Mike
Reeves (Wanda), Mick Reeves, Teresa Sullivan (John), and Allan Reeves (Rosie);
six grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; and sister
Daphean Clouse.
Funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. on Sunday, April 30, at
Vankirk-Grisell Funeral Home with the Rev. Anthony Reaves and Rev. John Miles
officiating. Burial will follow. Pallbearers
will be Harold Martin Jr., Joshua Reeves, Butch Blankenship,
Jason Prewitt, Anthony Bray, and Jerry Sullivan.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2017, Corbin, Whitley
Co., KY, Obituary
The Times-Tribune, (Corbin, KY) - December 12, 2017
Frances Fogle Keith went to be with the Lord on Dec. 10, 2017. She
was born Jan. 23, 1918 and lived to be 99 years and 11 months of age.
She was a member of First Christian Church in Corbin. Her main goal
in life was to be a good mother and grandmother, and she was the best and was
loved very dearly by her family. When asked by friends how she had such good
children, she always said you never tell anyone what they have done.
She was preceded in death by her husband Harry Tye Keith.
She is survived by daughters
Phyllis Mink of Corbin, Mary Ann Parsons of Dallas, Texas, Schann Blankenship and husband
Jerry of Corbin, and son Larry S. Keith and wife
Colleen of Madison, Indiana; grandchildren
Keith Mink of Corbin, Melinda Taylor of St. Augustine, Florida, Lisa Wilson and
husband Rusty of Katy, Texas, Corey
Blankenship and wife Crystal
of Corbin, and Tyler Keith and wife Molly of Cincinnati, Ohio; great grandchildren James
"Toot" Taylor of St. Augustine, Florida, Holly Tackett and husband
Shawn of St. Augustine, Florida, Schann Somners and husband Wade of Houston,
Texas, David Wilson of Utah, Chase Blankenship and Alyssa Blankenship of Corbin, Gavin Keith and Owen Keith of
Cincinnati, Ohio; great-great-grandchildren Trey Taylor and Morgan Taylor of
St. Augustine, Florida; and a host of other family member and friends.
A private burial will be in the Pine Hill Cemetery. http://www.vankirkgrisellfuneralhome.com/
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Jerry D.
Blankenship – b.09Sep1948 – Corbin, KY: https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:K5XV-5S1
Relatives -
Christina Blankenship, Corey D. Blankenship, Schann K. Blankenship, Shannie
Blankenship, Tammy Wacks.
Jerry D.
Blankenship, b.1948, Whitley, KY, Mother: Mary Scalf
https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QKHG-T3BZ
Mary J.
Blankenship – b.1930 – d.07Nov1985, Whitley, KY
https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QKHB-1FN8
2016, Williamsburg, Whitley Co., KY, Obituary
Published in The Harlan Daily Enterprise from
June 29 to June 30, 2016
Gary D. Peterson Sr., age 64, of Williamsburg, KY, passed away
Tuesday June 28, 2016 at the Christian Care Communities in Corbin, KY. He was born November 18, 1951 in Harlan County, KY, to
the late Augustus Peterson and the late Irene Carden Peterson.
He is survived by his wife Patricia Peterson of Williamsburg, KY, 4
children, Gary D. Peterson Jr.
(Lindsay) of Gray, KY, Melanie
Blankenship (Kevin) of Richmond, KY, Phillip Wynn (Jamie) of Harlan, KY, Pam Lawson
of Williamsburg, KY, 6 grandchildren, Sebastian Mullis, Brennan Gilliam, Abby
Wynn, Liam Peterson, Mattie Peterson, Sophia Wynn, 2 brothers, Bill Peterson,
Rocky Peterson, 3 sisters, Mary Saragas, Linda Shackleford, Jane Peterson,
several nieces, nephews, and a host of other relatives and friends to mourn his
passing.
Celebration of Life Service will be 4:00 PM Friday July 1, 2016 at
the Ellison Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Harold long and Rev. Phillip Wynn
officiating.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Wolfe
+2016, Campton, Wolfe
Co., KY, Obituary
Published in Lexington Herald-Leader on Apr.
24, 2016
Eula Mae Cox, 82,
passed away at her residence Friday, April 22, 2016. Born in Wolfe Co., KY
September 14, 1933, she was the daughter of the late Sibley F. Blankenship and Linnie Mae Stamper Blankenship.
She was a merchant, having established Cox's Variety Store in 1962.
In the beginning she had an inventory of most anything that she thought would
sell. In later years the inventory was primarily focused on family clothing and
shoes and the store name became just Cox's. She owned and operated the business
until 2008. At this time she "retired" and went on to help her
daughter Dianna establish her own business known as Dianna's Crafts, Gifts
& More also in Campton. Eula Mae thought the most important thing in life
was her family and she very much demonstrated this by the way she always
treated and cared for them.
She is survived by one daughter Dianna Blanton of Campton and one
son Lawrence Cox, Jr and his wife Dorothy of Campton, two grandsons Dustin
Blanton and wife Christy of Salyersville and Trevor Cox of Campton. She is also
survived by a host of other dear relatives and friends and her special care
giver Versie Trent.
Eula Mae was preceded in death by her husband Lawrence Cox, Sr.,
her sister Gloria Faye Tyra and her parents
Sibley and Linnie Blankenship.
Funeral services will be conducted Sunday April 24th at 2pm at
Porter and Son Funeral Home.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Woodford
2016, Versailles, Woodford
Co., KY, Obituary
Published in Lexington Herald-Leader on May
3, 2016
Sissy Dotson, 77, wife of Bobby G. Dotson, died Sat, April 30,
2016. Born in Lexington, KY on July 31, 1938, she was the daughter of the late
Charles L. and Helen Webber.
Mrs. Dotson was a member of St. Leo Catholic Church.
She is preceded in death by her son, Blake Whitney Dotson and her
granddaughter, Jordan Hall.
In addition to her husband of 55 years, she is survived by her
daughter, Janet Dotson (Mark) Hall, Lexington; her son, Heath Webber (Leigh)
Dotson, Georgetown; daughter in law, Petra Dotson, Versailles; sister, Myra Webber
(Bob) Blankenship,
Versailles; brothers, Bill (Nee Nee) Ahern, Charles "Bones" (Peggy)
Webber, both of Versailles; grandchildren, Gavin and Sarah Hall, Taylor and
Luke Dotson and Reece and Olivia Dotson.
Funeral service will 10am Wed, May 4, 2016
at St. Leo Catholic Church with Father Danny Schwendeman and Rev. Christopher
Dotson officiating. Burial will follow in Rose Crest Cemetery. Serving as casketbearers will be Carl Ellis, Doug
Matthews, Bob Blankenship, Justice Webber, Robert Richardson and
Charlie Adams.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com