2010-2019, LA, Compiled by James W. Blankenship jkblank1(at)sbcglobal.net
Allen
2018, Elizabeth, Allen
Parish, LA, Obituary
Bossier Press-Tribune (Bossier City, LA) - June 19, 2018
Joe Dudley Haws, III, 62, of Elizabeth, LA, was born July 26, 1955
in Shreveport, LA and went to be with the Lord on June 17, 2018 in Bossier
City.
Joey was president of his family business, JH& A for over 30
years. He was an avid golfer since the age of nine with many club
championships. He was a loving, dedicated husband, father, and PawPaw. His
wife, children, and grandchildren were his heart and soul. There will always be
an empty spot in all of our hearts. He will be missed by everyone who knew him.
Joey was preceded in death by his paternal and maternal
grandparents and granddaughter, Isabella Claire Haws.
Left to cherish his memory are his wife of 38 years, Elizabeth Nash
Haws; children, Joe D. Haws, IV and
wife Laurie of Burleson, TX, Tracy
Blankenship and husband Justin of
Benton, LA, and Jeremy Haws of Bossier City, LA; grandchildren, JoJo and Chloe Haws, Landon, Grayson, and Abigail
Blankenship , and Haylei Haws;
parents, Joe and Peggy Haws; sisters, Suzy Hagan and husband Bryan, Katy Smith
and husband Marty; one niece; two nephews; and a host of cousins.
Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Thursday, June 21, 2018
at Rose-Neath Southside Chapel with Rev. William Blakely officiating. Interment
will follow at Rose-Neath Cemetery in Bossier City, LA. Honoring Joey as pallbearers will be Justin Blankenship, Robert Longino, Lee Martinez, Ron
Fitzgerald, Bryan Hagan, and Kerry Smith.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Ascension
2013, Gonzales, Ascension Parish, LA, Obituary
Published in The Advocate from February 14 to
February 16, 2013
On February 12, 2013 at the Lady of the Lake Hospital in Baton
Rouge, La. Stefan Joseph Fontenot, born in Sorrento, La. on September the 28th,
1947 went home to be with his Lord.
Stefan leaves behind his beloved wife of 40 years, Cheryl Ann
Kernan born in Gonzales, La., six sons and 4 daughters-in-law. They are Michael Anthony and Rebecca Black
Fontenot of Denham Springs, La., Seth Fontenot, Brady Jude and Kristi Williams
Fontenot of Central, La., Chet Adam and Petra Dedicova Fontenot of Baton Rouge,
La., Andy Paul and Jessica
Blankenship Fontenot and Kern
Fontenot. Seth, Andy and Kern reside in Gonzales, La.
Services will be held at The Church, 13423 Highway 431, St. Amant,
La., on Saturday, Feb. 16 with viewing from 9 a.m. -11:30 a.m. Services will
follow immediately after at The Church. His burial will be at Oak Lane
Memorial, 15304 Highway 73, Prairieville, La.
He is also survived by his parents, Ellis Joseph Fontenot of
Whitehall, La. and Elsie LeBlanc Fontenot of Sorrento, La. and one brother and
sister in law, Brent Joseph and Kim Adkins Fontenot of League City, Texas.
Stefan leaves behind 15 grandchildren, Chad Michael Forbes, Stephanie Michelle
Fontenot, Anthony Garret Fontenot, Jacob Michael Fontenot, Noah Paul Fontenot,
Hannah Nicole Fontenot, Jaden Paul Fontenot, Jobe Thomas Fontenot, Honor Kate
Fontenot, Jude Christian Fontenot, Kaleb Anthony Fontenot, Sadie Marie
Fontenot, Elijah James ""Eli"" Fontenot, Julia Milena
Fontenot, Micah Jirka Fontenot and his 16th grandchild is due in June. He
currently has 3 great grandchildren, Demi Fontenot, Caleb Forbes, and Aliceson
Michelle Rankin.
Preceding their grandfather's death was grandson Matthew Fontenot
and great granddaughter Abigail Rebekah-Ann Tate. Stefan and his wife Cheryl
were the founders of The Jambalaya Shoppe. He was active in his younger days
coaching little league baseball. When Stefan graduated from St. Amant High
School he left behind a football and track record due to his speed. He was
proud to see that this same speed show up again in his children and
grandchildren. It gave him pleasure to watch them, the boys and the girls run
the bases. A member of the NRA, Stefan also enjoyed hunting. In his latter
days, he was retired and enjoyed his many animals including deer at his
resident/camp. Thanks to the many medical personnel that treated our beloved
Stefan over the years. A special thanks to Dr's. Darren
Breaux, Brent Allain, and Michael Connors who saved his life time and again and
gave us many extra years to enjoy him.
Pall bearers will be his six sons and also grandsons, Noah and Jude
Fontenot. Honorary pall bearers will be grandsons, Chad Forbes and Anthony
Fontenot. He was loved and will be missed. May he rest in Peace.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2014, Gonzales, Ascension Parish, LA, Obituary
Published in The Advocate from May 21 to May 23,
2014
Harold Ray 'Smitty' Smith passed away on Friday, May 16, 2014. He
was born in Grundy, Virginia on March 29, 1932 and was a resident of Gonzales,
Louisiana. He served eight years in the U.S. Air Force and retired from Shell
Oil Company.
Memorial services will be held at the First United Methodist Church
in Gonzales on Saturday, May 24, 2014.
He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Juanita Storer Smith; son,
Timothy Smith and wife, Donna; sisters,
Patricia Blankenship, Betty Sue and husband, Jim Bowie;
brothers, Vern Smith and wife, Marian, Roger Smith and wife, Mina;
sisters-in-law Betty Mount and Phyllis Walker; many wonderful nieces and
nephews; special people, Michelle Morgan Zuniga, Charlotte Morgan, Linda
Czekala Lamendola; close friends, Ralph Babin and Perry Aldridge. Special
thanks to Jay, Lois, Jackie, Lorne and Rev. Blankenship
for the six months of love and care.
Proceeded in death by son, Mark Smith; parents, Logan and Pearl
Smith; sisters, Dorothy Baker and Lorene Mitchel.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
1940 Census, Grundy District, Buchanan
Co., VA,
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Smith, Pearl 33, F, VA, Wife,
Smith, Dorothy 14, F, VA, Dau,
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2019, Gonzales, Ascension
Parish, LA, Obituary
https://www.dignitymemorial.com/obituaries/gonzales-la/earl-olinde-8741557
Earl Jennings Olinde, Sr. passed away on June 12, 2019 at his home
in Gonzales after a brief illness. He was surrounded by his family. Born November 26, 1935 in Ventress, LA.
He graduated from Rougon High School and served with the National
Guard. He was a member of Community Bible Fellowship Church.
E. J. was a hard-working, disciplined, and dedicated man. He was
employed with Exxon Chemical for 27 years, and never missed a day of work. He
could be stern but caring, strict but loving, direct but honest, stoic but
humble, but he knew how to have a good time. He loved his family and cherished
the moments with his grandchildren.
He is preceded in death by his parents Numa and Edine Olinde, his
first wife Sandra Senn, his son Erik S. Olinde, and his grandson Trevor Olinde,
as well as numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins.
He is survived by his wife of 42 years, Myrita "Kay"
Olinde, his children Melanie Reva Henagan and her husband Cline of Gonzales,
Tanya Marie Kinchen and her husband Hollis of Baton Rouge; Happy Dale Olinde of
Gonzales; Earl "Jay" Jennings Olinde Jr. and his wife Dena of Denham
Springs; and Shannon Gail Crawford of Zachary; two stepsons whom he considered
his own: Terry Wayne Rummel and fiancée Lisa Hoppenstedt of Prairieville, and
Murray Paul Rummel of Grand Cane, La.; grandchildren,
Shane Blankenship, Erica Mitchell, Noel Olinde, Heather
Rummel, Chloe' Amburgy, Corey Chambliss, Colt Olinde, Kaylyn Rummel, Jameson
Rascoe, Ethan Olinde, Carissa Benton, and Betsy Benton; great-grandchildren, Kylee Blankenship,
Jayden Olinde, Olivia Penn, Addison Chambliss, Aiden Chambliss, Isaiah Olinde,
and Selah Olinde.
Funeral services will be at 2:00 pm. on Saturday, June 15, 2019, at
Ourso Funeral Home, Gonzales. Interment to follow in Hope
Haven Cemetery, Gonzales.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2017, Prairieville, Ascension Parish, LA, Obituary
The Advocate, (Baton Rouge, LA) - July 28, 2017
Daniel Morris Gilbert, 28, a resident of Prairieville, Louisiana
passed away on Wednesday, July 26, 2017.
Daniel graduated from Parkview Baptist High School in 2007, where
he Loved playing football and couldn't wait to watch
his youngest brother play football for his alma mater this year. He was also a
diehard LSU fan who loved the outdoors, hunting, fishing and golfing. He was
the regional territory manager for Professional Office Services, Inc. Daniel
was a dreamer, and was always planning his next big adventure with family and
friends. If he could have gotten with his family to live "off the
grid" with him, he most definitely would have. He was one of the most
accepting people you would ever meet, and such an easy-going guy. He loved
everyone, loved life, and loved the simpler things. He had the most contagious
laugh and while he would never make a fool out of himself, he most certainly
encouraged others to do so. Daniel was a man of faith, such a good brother, and
an even more exceptional son. As one of his friends said, "He put such a
high importance on family... that's what I think of when I think of
Daniel." As hard as it is to accept, we know that he is in heaven with his
eternal Father and we will all meet again. He will be loved and missed by
everyone who had the privilege to know him.
He was preceded in death by his paternal grandmother, Bobbye
Gilbert and maternal grandfather, Donald Tanner.
Daniel is survived by his parents, Mike and Laura Gilbert;
brothers, Derek Gilbert and his wife Becca, Adam Gilbert, and Jacob Gilbert;
maternal grandparents, Martha and Terry Bordelon; paternal grandfather, Owen
Gilbert; aunts and uncles, Darryll
and Diane Tanner, Donald Tanner, Brian and Leslie Nallin, Steve and Deloris
Gilbert, Donnie and Kim
Blankenship; devoted
girlfriend Kaitlyn McFarland and a host of loving cousins.
Funeral services on Monday, July 31, 2017
at 1:00 PM. at Istrouma Baptist Church. Burial to follow at Serenity Oaks
Memorial Park in Prairieville. Pallbearers will be Christian Malbrough,
Mason Hitt, Blake Hannaman, Jacob Henderson, Garrett Ezell, and Scott Kirby.
Honorary Pallbearers will be Cole Nallin and Aaron Nallin.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2018, Prairieville, Ascension Parish, LA, Obituary
The Advocate, (Baton Rouge, LA) - January 16, 2019
Lillian Allen Ross, 56, passed away peacefully on January 7, 2018,
surrounded by her family. She was a native of Sorrento, Louisiana and a
resident of Prairieville, Louisiana.
Lillian was a beloved wife, mother, sister, aunt & friend.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Wilbert Eugene Allen and
Lois Trabeau Allen; in-laws Chester Ross and Virgie Benoit Ross; sister Cindy Allen; brothers-in-law Butch Blankenship and Chester
Ross Jr.; sister-in-law Millie Allen; nephews Corey and Cody Gueho and niece
Anna LeMieux.
She is survived by her loving husband, James Ross, son Joshua Ross,
his wife Christy and grandson, Rylan; sisters
Darlene Blankenship, Marlene Whitehead (Mike), Kathy Gueho
(Fred) and Cherry LeMieux; brothers, Bobby Allen (Tari), Sammy Allen, Danny
Allen (Roma) and David Allen (Barbara); and numerous nieces and nephews.
Service will be at 3:00 pm, Saturday, January 19, at The Church
International, 13423 Hwy 431 St. Amant, Louisiana.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2014, Sorrento, Ascension Parish, LA, Obituary
The Advocate, (Baton Rouge, LA) - July 27, 2014
Ellis Joseph Fontenot born 3-30-1929 in Whitehall, La., chose
7-24-2014 as his departure date from this life. He lived a full 88 1/2 years in
good health enjoying his last year to the fullest with his family. He decided
it time to join his wife of 67 years, Elsie Marie Fontenot and left us
prepared, ready and peacefully.
Ellis was a hard worker who got to enjoy his retirement to the very
end. He loved hunting, fishing, his grandchildren and great grandchildren and
definitely Jesus Christ his Lord and Savior.
A celebration of his life will be held Monday, July 28th, at the
Sorrento Baptist Church in Sorrento. Viewing and visiting will be held from 10
a.m. until 1 p.m. with services conducted by Brother Eugene Gullett, his
Pastor, immediately following viewing and visitation. He will be laid to rest
at 2 p.m. next to his beloved in Hope Haven Cemetery,
Gonzales, La. Pallbearers will be his grandsons. A military service is planned
at the graveside.
Ellis is survived by a son, Brent Joseph and wife, Kim Adkins
Fontenot and his daughter in law, Cheryl Kernan Fontenot. He also left behind
grandsons, Michael, Seth, Brady, Chet, Andy, Kern, and Brent Fontenot Jr. His
only granddaughter, Brooke Fontenot, is leaving on a mission trip to Africa
with his blessings and full support.
He leaves behind one sister, Dolores
Fontenot Bazile of Whitehall, La. Paw Paw enjoyed doing special things with his
11 great grandsons, and 5 great granddaughters. He leaves behind 3 great, great
grandchildren also. A WWII Veteran, Seaman First Class,
Ellis was proud to be an American and served his county with
honors. He retired from Ormet Corporation in Convent, LA and resided in
Sorrento, La. until moving in November 2013 next to his son, Stefan, in
Gonzales. He lived there until his passing at St. Elizabeth's Hospital in
Gonzales, La.
He was preceded in death by his oldest son, Stefan Joseph Fontenot,
his parents, Numa and Ozea Dupuy Fontenot, a brother Nelson Fontenot (infant),
and a sister, Myrtle Lee Fontenot Blankenship.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Assumption
+2015, Bayou L'Ourse, Assumption Parish, LA, Obituary
The Daily Review, (Morgan City, LA) Date: April 7, 2015
Albert Ward, 63, a resident of Bayou L'Ourse and a native of
Buchanan County, Virginia, passed away Friday, April 3, 2015, at his home
surrounded by his loving family. Albert was born on Feb. 1, 1952, in Buchanan
County, Virginia, the son of Tom and Nora Blankenship Ward.
Albert loved to be in the outdoors fishing or hunting and also
loved to watch wrestling. He was a man who enjoyed spending time with his
family, but especially loved spending time with his two dogs, Shorty and Miley.
He will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by his wife,
Marleen Ward of Patterson; three daughters, Lisa Ward and Cynthia Ward, both of
Raven, Virginia, and Jessica Ward of Bayou L'Ourse; three step children,
Geraldine Soto of Morgan City, Gerald Guillory of Bayou Vista and Darlene Frye
of Patterson; 20 grandchildren; numerous great-grandchildren; two brothers,
George Ward of North Carolina and Needom Ward of Virginia; and one sister,
Nancy Ward of Virginia.
Albert was preceded in death by his parents; one grandson, Sam
Citrano; and four brothers, Sammy Ward, James Ward, Melvin Ward and Frank Ward.
A visitation will begin at 6 p.m. Wednesday, April 8, 2015, at
Honaker Funeral Home in Honaker, Virginia, with the funeral service being held
at 11 a.m. on Thursday, April 9, 2015, at the funeral home. Following the
services, Albert will be laid to rest in the Blankenship -Rowe Cemetery in Rowe, Virginia.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Avoyelles
2016, Bunkie, Avoyelles
Parish, LA, Obituary
Avoyelles Journal, Marksville
Weekly News, Bunkie Record
(Avoyelles Parish, LA) - July 27, 2016
Ms. Ella Mae Dufour, age 73 of Bunkie, passed away on Monday, July
25, 2016 at the Avoyelles Hospital, [Marksville, Avoyelles Parish, LA].
She is preceded in death by her father, Ildrin Dufour; her mother
and step-father, Roberta M. and Leroy Stage; four infant children; and a foster-brother,
Thomas Kelone.
Survivors include one brother, James Dufour and his wife Cindy of
Goudeau; a foster brother, Ronnie Kelone of Bunkie; a foster-sister, Marie
Blankenship of Bunkie; her
three beloved nieces, Kim Dufour Darbonne, Melinda Dufour Carmouche and
Jennifer Dufour Dupre; six great-nephews and 2 great-nieces; and her cherished
Godchildren, Kim Dufour Darbonne and Gracie Lynn Dupre.
Funeral services for Ella Mae Dufour will be at 1:00 p.m. on
Saturday, July 30, 2016 in the chapel of Hixson-Ducote Funeral Home with the
Pastor Jack Osteen officiating. Burial will follow in the St. Charles Catholic
Cemetery in Goudeau.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2012, Cottonport, Avoyelles Parish, LA, Obituary
Avoyelles Journal, Marksville
Weekly News, Bunkie Record
(Avoyelles Parish, LA) - January 16, 2012
Funeral services for Rosemary Jeansonne of Cottonport will take
place at the St. Mary's Assumption Catholic Church of Cottonport on Thursday,
January 19, 2012, beginning at 11:00am. Burial services will commence at the
St. Mary Catholic Cemetery.
Rosemary Jeansonne, age 78, passed away at the Rapides Regional
Medical Center on Sunday, January 15, 2012. She is preceded in death by her;
husband, John Anthony Jeansonne; parents, George & Myrtle Ducote Cassidy;
son, David Jeansonne; nephew, Tim Ducote.
She is survived by her; daughter, Suzanne Brouillette (Brady) of
Cottonport; five sons, Kevin Jeansonne (Joycelyn) of Alexandria, Marty
Jeansonne (Karen) of Houston, Texas, Kenny Jeansonne (Kim) of Port Saint Lucie,
Flordia , Randy Jeansonne (Claudine) of Houston, Texas, and Terry Jeansonne of
Cottonport; one sister, Madeline Ducote of Cottonport; one niece, Shelia
Blankenship; and 12
grandchildren, Natalie Jeansonne, Emily Jeansonne, Cody Marcotte, Brittany
Brouillette, Kaitlyn Jeansonne, Summer Jeansonne, Katherine Jeansonne, Kassidy
Jeansonne, Erik Jeansonne, Joshua Jeansonne, Alexa Jeansonne, & Sophia
Jeansonne.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2012, Cottonport, Avoyelles Parish, LA, Obituary
Published in The Town Talk on September 29, 2012
Funeral services for Madeline Cassidy Ducote of Cottonport will
take place at the St. Mary's Assumption Catholic Church of Cottonport on
Saturday, September 29, 2012, beginning at 11:00am with Fr. Jamie Medina Cruz
officiating. Burial services will commence at the St. Mary Mausoleum #2.
Madeline Ducote, age 85, passed away on Thursday, September 27,
2012.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Darrell Ducote; son, Tim
Ducote; parents, George and Myrtle Cassidy; sister, Rosemary Jeansonne; nephew,
David Jeansonne.
She is survived by her daughter,
Sheila Blankenship and her husband Lynn of Denham Springs; grandchildren, Monica Jones and husband Scott of Bentonia, MS, Lonnie Blankenship of Denham Springs, Tracy Ducote of Baton
Rouge, Jill Blankenship of Athens, Greece, Tammy Ducote of Baton
Rouge, Tiffany Dunn & husband Desmond of Baton Rouge; great-grandchildren,
Cassidy, Taylor, Paige, Nicole, Ella, Micah, Colton, and Keilyn.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2016, Marksville, Avoyelles
Parish, LA, Obituary
Avoyelles Journal, Marksville
Weekly News, Bunkie Record
(Avoyelles Parish, LA) - January 17, 2016
Raymond Julian Laborde of Marksville, left
this temporary home on Sunday, January 17, 2016 to meet his Lord and Savior and
his first born son, Ronald Martin Laborde, who died in 1965. Raymond was born
on August 18, 1927 to Dr. Emeric and Minnie Laborde.
He is preceded in death by his brother, Dr. N. Francis Laborde and
sister, Marion Herbert.
He is cherished by his wife of 64 years, Nellie Sanchez Laborde and
his five children, Minnie Laborde Lafargue (David), Donald Andrew Laborde
(Becky), Charles Anthony Laborde (Lynn), Ray Julian Laborde (Denise), Rachel
Laborde Voinche (Chris), 13 grandchildren:
Clay Lafargue, Ashley Dubea, Carl Lafargue, Lily Brouillette, Annie Bass, Chelsey Blankenship, Robert Karam, Matthew Karam, Camille
Karam, Douglas Laborde, Dale Laborde, Danielle Laborde, Julian Laborde, and 11
great grandchildren. He is survived by his brother Dr. Elmo Laborde of
Lafayette.
During his lifetime, he strived to be his best and treat all men
with honesty and integrity as he served his community as Mayor of Marksville
for 12 years, State Representative for 20 years and Commissioner of
Administration of the State of Louisiana for 4 years. He served in the
Louisiana National Guard and retired after 25 years as Captain. He enjoyed
being an active member of the St. Joseph Church Council, past Jaycee President,
past member and President of the Chamber of Commerce and past President of the
Louisiana Municipal Association.
He loved life, he loved people, and he loved helping to make their
lives better. Whenever someone walked into his clothing store, Raymond's
Department Store, which he owned and operated for 63 years, they were welcomed
with a warm smile and firm handshake. One could often see him standing in his doorway
of the business, waving to passersby as a symbol in small town America.
Raymond always found something positive in challenging situations.
He would carefully study each problem, and find the best possible solution.
When you left his presence, you knew that he had given you the best advice.
He knew the value of family. He worried about each one of his
children. He so enjoyed their visits, and spoke so highly of each child.
Politics burned in his blood. He stepped up to each challenge, each
opponent, and never doubted his ability to win. He loved the race, he loved
meeting people and they loved him too.
He was considered the "best of the best" as a seasoned
orator. When you needed someone to speak on your behalf, you contacted Mr.
Raymond. He researched, he studied, he prepared a
beautiful tribute.
A great man's life of 88 years can never be completely captured in
so many words. Raymond Laborde lived life to the fullest.
Funeral services for Mr. Raymond Laborde will be at Hixson Brothers
Funeral Home in Marksville with a wake service beginning on Tuesday, January
19, 2016 from 2:00 p.m. until 10:00 p.m. A rosary will be recited at 7:15 p.m.
in the Chapel. A Christian Mass will be held at St. Joseph Catholic Church in
Marksville on Wednesday, January 20, 2016 at 11:00 a.m. Interment will be at
St. Joseph Cemetery #1. Pallbearers honored to serve will be his grandsons,
Dale Laborde, Doug Laborde, Clay Lafargue, Carl Lafargue, Robert Karam, Matthew
Karam, and Julian Laborde.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2017, Marksville, Avoyelles
Parish, LA, Obituary
Avoyelles Journal, Marksville
Weekly News, Bunkie Record
(Avoyelles Parish, LA) - December 7, 2017
Nellie Cecil Sanchez Laborde, age 88, joined the choir of angels in
heaven on Wednesday Dec. 6, 2017. Nellie was born on December 27, 1928 in
Avondale on the beautiful West Bank of the Mississippi River near New Orleans. Nellie the youngest child of seven children by Celeste and Sydney
Sanchez.
She proudly called New Orleans her home, where she attended St.
Mary's Dominican High School. While working in the city, she met the love of
her life Raymond J. Laborde while he attended Loyola University. They married
in 1951 and celebrated 64 years of marriage.
She left New Orleans and moved to the quiet peaceful town of
Marksville. She was blessed with a beautiful full life with her husband and
their six children. Her first born child Ronald Martin Laborde died in 1965
from juvenile diabetes. He greeted his Mom with open arms as she knocked at
Heaven's door.
She brought laughter and a jovial spirit wherever the family
gathered. Her greatest joy was being with her family and friends, enjoying her
gourmet creations and her little beers. Nellie, fondly known as "Nellie
Bird" loved the sun and the beach. Each year the entire Laborde Family
would head to Gulf Shores, Alabama where good times were made. She looked
forward to this special traditional trip with the entire family. She was active
in the parent's club of Presentation School where all of her children attended
and were given the best Catholic education.
One of Nellie's greatest artistic passions was being an active
member of the Marksville Garden Club. She loved being creative with all the
beautiful flowers of nature. She could take a vase, some greenery and a
colorful flower of the season and design a masterpiece. Nellie enjoyed singing
in the St. Joseph's Choir and the St. Cecilia Chorale for over many many years.
She sang alto with her close friends as they shared many Choir practices with
love and laughter praising the Lord.
While Raymond was serving in the Louisiana Legislature, Nellie
organized the Legislative Wives Auxiliary and was the first President of the
organization. She met women from all over Louisiana who shared the summers
together as their husbands worked hard to run the government of Louisiana. They
toured various cities throughout the state and Europe enjoying the beauty and
culture of our land
Nellie is survived by her children, Minnie (David) Lafargue, Donald
(Rebecca) Laborde, Charles (Lynn) Laborde, Raymond (Denise) Laborde II, and
Rachel (Chris) Voinche. Nellie was the proud grandmother of 13 grandchildren
who fondly called her "Nan." She would chase the grandkids all around
the house in a game called "Nellie Nellie You Who!" She would have
the house in an uproar of laughter. Grandchildren
are Clay Lafargue, Ashley Dubea, Carl Lafargue, Lily Lafargue, Douglas Laborde,
Dale Laborde, Danielle Laborde, Annie Bass, Chelsey Blankenship,
Julian Laborde, Robert Karam, Matthew Karam and Camille Karam. She was also
blessed with 13 great-grandchildren.
A Celebration of Life Eucharistic Mass will be held at St. Joseph's
Catholic Church on Saturday Dec. 9, 2017 at 10 a.m. with Fr. Rusty Rabalais
officiating. Burial will be held at St. Joseph Cemetery #1. Pallbearers for the
celebration of her life are Robert Karam, Matthew Karam, Doug Laborde, Dale
Laborde, Julian Laborde, Clay Lafargue and Carl Lafargue.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2011, Moreauville, Avoyelles Parish, LA, Obituary
Avoyelles Journal, Marksville
Weekly News, Bunkie Record
(Avoyelles Parish, LA) - April 6, 2011
Ella Mayeux Lacour, Moreauville native, beloved wife of the late
Ray Anthony Lacour, Sr. and a devoted homemaker, passed away on Monday, April
4, 2011 at the age of 85.
Mother of Carol Ann Bonnette (the late
Felix), Brent Paul, Craig Jude (Diane), Patricia Jurado (Danny), Eleanora
Fleetwood (James) and the late Ray Anthony, Jr. (the late Sheila). Daughter of the late
Nora Desselle and Adam Mayeux. Grandmother of Melissa Perez, Christine
Dugas, Robin Blankenship , Ray "Andy" Anthony Lacour III,
Kristen Richmond, Kim Sullivan, Amy Burckel, Shannon Jurado, Jennifer Michel
and the late Chad Jurado. Great grandmother of Kevin and
Michael Perez, Justin Dugas, Reese Richmond, Mason and Emma Sullivan, Parker
and Peyton Burckel and Peyton and Carson Michel.
Ella was a native of Moreauville and a resident of St. Bernard
Parish for over 55 years. She was well loved and affectionately known for her
good nature and generous heart, and will be deeply missed by us all.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend a visitation to be held
at Our Lady Of Prompt Succor Church, 2320 Paris Road,
Chalmette, LA, on Thursday, April 7th from 11:00AM - 1:00PM, followed by a
Funeral Mass beginning at 1:00PM. Burial will follow in St. Bernard Memorial
Gardens.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Beauregard
2016, DeRidder, Beauregard
Parish, LA, Obituary
Funeral services for Susan Denise Blankenbaker, of DeRidder, LA, will be held at 11:00 A.M., Thursday, February
18, 2016, in the Labby Memorial Funeral Home Chapel in DeRidder, Louisiana,
with Rev. Charlie Bailey and Rev. John Gray officiating. Burial will follow in
Pleasant Hill Cemetery in DeRidder, LA
Susan was born in DeRidder, LA, to Merl Allen and Katherine
Elizabeth Haskins Blankenbaker. She passed away on February 15, 2016, in Lake
Charles Memorial Hospital in Lake Charles, Louisiana.
A native and lifelong resident of DeRidder, she was a graduate of
DeRidder High School and Louisiana College in Pineville, LA. She received her
Masters Degree plus 30 at McNeese State University in Lake Charles, LA. She was
a teacher at East Beauregard High School in Dry Creek, LA, where she taught
junior high and high school math. She began her teaching career at Pickering
Elementary in Pickering, LA, and had been teaching for 24 years. She was a member
of Dry Creek Baptist Church.
She is survived by her mother, Katherine Blankenbaker of DeRidder;
three brothers, Randal Allen Blankenbaker and wife Laura of Crandall, TX, Jerel
Lynn Blankenbaker and wife Barbara, and Michael David Blankenbaker, both of
DeRidder; sister, Patricia Ann Blankenbaker of Baton Rouge, LA; nieces, Randi
Lynn Blankenbaker, Brooke Ashley Williamson, Regan Lane Blankenbaker, and Cadie
Mane Blankenbaker; nephew, Josiah Asa Blankenbaker; great nieces, Cartlynn
Blankenbaker, Layklen Sunderlin, Jayalyn Williamson, Anneliese Blankenbaker,
and Madeliene Blankenbaker; great nephews, Colt Stark and Wade Williamson; and
dearest friend, Tanya DeMaskey.
She was preceded in death by her father and niece, Sonni
Blankenbaker.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2017, DeRidder, Beauregard
Parish, LA, Obituary
Published in Deridder Daily News from Jan. 25
to Feb. 24, 2017
Roy Thompson was born May 7, 1928 in Cravens, Louisiana to Valzy
Thompson and Elizabeth Bailey Thompson. He died at his home on January 23, 2017
at the age of 88.
Roy became an ordained minister with the United Pentecostal Church
in 1958. He planted churches in Nashville, Arkansas, and Conway, Arkansas and
pastored Louisiana churches in Church Point, Breaux Bridge, Richie and Peason
Ridge. His final 25 years during retirement, he served First Pentecostal Church
of DeRidder as an Adult Sunday School Teacher, Building Committee Chairman, Trustee,
and General Handyman. When something needed repair, somebody would say
"call Bro T". He could frequently be found somewhere around the
church with a tool belt on.
Roy was a man of many talents. He could rebuild a truck engine,
build a boat, build a house, build a grandfather clock, train a horse, preach a
sermon, and he dearly loved to discuss the Bible which he read through at least
once every year. When his eyes failed, he listened to his daily chapters on CD.
He received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Education in his 40's and was a
student all is life. He constantly read on many subjects and loved to teach (or
argue) about almost anything.
Roy is survived by a sister,
Elnora Blankenship of Cravens, his wife of 71 years Audrey
Green Thompson of DeRidder, one daughter , Phyllis-Ron Francois of Eunice and
two sons, Ron-Melda Thompson of DeRidder and Ken-Monica Thompson of Eunice.
There are seven grandchildren and thirteen great grandchildren.
Paw T. you will be missed terribly, but you left so many memories
that will bring smiles to all who knew you.
Funeral service will be Friday, January 27 at 11 AM at the First
Pentecostal Church, DeRidder. Officiating at the graveside will be Rev. Kevin
Reeves and Rev. Chance Lewis.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Bossier
2013, Bossier City, Bossier Parish, LA, Obituary
Published in Shreveport Times on February 1,
2013
Virginia McBride Romero was born Oct. 25, 1928 in Pittsburg, Texas
and passed away January, 30, 2013 following a lengthy illness.
Funeral Saturday, Feb. 2 at 10am at
Centuries Memorial Chapel, 8801 Mansfield Rd., Shreveport. Officiating will be Rev. David Deitzel of
First United Methodist of Bossier City and Mark Warke, Associate Pastor of
Believers Worship Center. Pallbearers will be Josh and Jeremy Blankenship; Pat,
Matt, Jim P., Garrett, and Blake McBride.
She was preceded in death by Ken Romero, beloved husband of 53
years, and brother Jimmy McBride and sister-in-law
Virginia "Pic" McBride.
Survivors include her son Lamar and his wife Paula, daughter Kenda
Beechy and husband Randy; grandchildren
Josh and Jeremy Blankenship,
Laura Silman and Jeff Blair, Barbara and Len Lagoe; great-grandchildren Brian,
Alana, Sawyer, and Dylan; nephews Pat, Matt, and Jim P. McBride and their
families.
Mrs. Virginia founded “New To You Boutique”
in 1984 with her daughter Kenda. She was greatly loved by customers and staff.
She will be especially missed by longtime friends Charles and Imogene Landers,
and Wallace and Annabelle Macey; "adopted" family members Jean
McKinney, Ruth Jones, Joyce Boyette, Mark and Mary Warke, Ann and Kenny
Gilbert, and Keri Ashley.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2017, Bossier City, Bossier Parish, LA, Obituary
Published in Shreveport Times on Apr. 24,
2017
Jay W. Holt was born on October 21, 1935 and passed away on
Wednesday April 19, 2017. Jay was born in Pinebluff, AR, and lived in the
Shreveport - Bossier City area since 1978.
He served in the Marine Corp. from 1954 to 1958. He was a
self-employed Accountant. He attended the Shreveport-Bossier Korean
Presbyterian Church.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Jay W. Holt, Jr. and Myrl Blankenship Holt and daughter, Susie S. Holt.
Jay is survived by his beloved wife, Jung Kum; and his children,
Kathleen Holt Bolander and husband, James, Stefan E. Holt and wife Kelly, and
stepson, Sean Miller and wife Gtyuran. Jay's greatest joy was being
"Papou" to his eight grandchildren, Megan Woller and husband Alex,
Alex Bolander and wife Kaitlyn, Katie Donoviel and husband Zack, Nikolas Holt,
Sophia Holt, Maximus Holt, Christian Miller, and David Miller. He also leaves
behind, a host of extended family and dear friends.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday, April 25, at 10: a.m. in
Wellman's Memorial Chapel, at Forest Park Funeral Home, 1201 Louisiana Ave.,
Shreveport, LA. Officiating will be Rev. Seo Jungsuk. A private family
graveside service will be held at a later date.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
1940 Census,
Ward 1, Pine Bluff, Vaugine Township, Jefferson Co., AR,
Holt, John W. 31, M, AL, Head,
Holt, Myrle 28, F, AR, Wife,
Holt, John W. 04, M, AR, Son,
Holt, Audrey 00, F, AR, Dau,
https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:KQKS-T5X
2015, Haughton, Bossier
Parish, LA, Obituary
Services will be held for Ira G. Lambright, 82, at 2:00 p.m. on
Monday, September 14, 2015 at Hill Crest Memorial Chapel. Interment will follow
at Hill Crest Memorial Park with Bro. Billy Pierce officiating. Pallbearers will be Clifton Bram, Tommy
Bram, Tommy Barnes, Donnie
Blankenship, Henry West and
Wayne Webb.
Ira was born on August 31, 1933 to Ira and Avery Lambright in
Goliad, TX.
He joined the Air Force and served for over 20 years. Upon
retirement he started a 26 year career with the Veterans Hospital. Ira was a
fan of science fiction, enjoyed painting, and was very interested in
technology. He was a devoted Christian and hardworking family man.
He was preceded in death by his parents, brother Alton Lambright
and sister Evelyn Fikac.
Ira is survived by his wife of 60 years, Sybil Lambright, son Rick
Lambright, daughter Loretta Barnes and husband Tommy, granddaughters Misty
Webb-Blankenship and husband Donnie and
Charlea Webb and Henry West.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Caddo
+2015, Keithville, Caddo Parish, LA, Obituary
Published in Shreveport Times on Jan. 7, 2015
Joseph Charles "Joe" Blankenship, age 66, of Keithville, LA, went to be
with our Lord and Savior on January 5, 2015 after a lenghthy illness. He was
born to Nettie and James Blankenship
on July 25, 1948 in Shreveport, LA.
He was preceded in death by his parents and brothers Henry and J. C. Blankenship.
Joe is survived by his sisters
Doris Leach and Freddie
White, brothers Carrol and Johnny
Blankenship, best friend Randy
Goodman, sister-in-law Margrett Blankenship, and a host of nieces, nephews, friends
and co-workers.
Funeral services will be held 10 a.m. Thursday January 8, 2015 at
the Aulds Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. David Radford officiating. Interment
will follow at 2 p.m. at the Walnut Hill Cemetery in Bradley, AR.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
SSDI: Blankenship,
Nettie C., 95, 17May1906 - 12Dec2001, Keithville, Caddo, LA, LA-435-44-7519
2012, Shreveport, Caddo Parish, LA, Obituary
Published in Shreveport Times from September
15 to September 17, 2012
L. C. Ferrier, 76, passed away suddenly in an automobile accident,
on September 13, 2012. He was born December 18, 1935 to George W. Ferrier and
Inez Lyman Ferrier in Colfax, LA.
He served in the Air Force with Honorable discharge. He worked as a
police officer for the city of Shreveport. He was in the transport business as
Terminal Manager and Director of Driving school. He
was currently semi-retired working with Keith Orr Auto Group.
He is survived by his wife of 21 years Shirley R. Ferrier; daughter
Brige' Ferrier Rogers; son Joel A. Ferrier and wife Charlene of Texarkana, TX;
daughter Holly B. Nabors and husband Anthony of Shreveport, LA; son Anthony K. Blankenship of West Monroe, LA; grandchildren
Nicholas Rogers of Dallas, TX; Brittney Woodruff and husband John of Texarkana,
TX; Chloe', Collin and Christian Ferrier of Texarkana, TX; Cole Nabors and wife
Sarah, Logan Nabors, Mason Nabors of Shreveport, LA; Julia and Will Blankenship of West Monroe, LA; great-grandchildren
Alexis and Aiden Woodruff of Texarkana, TX; Connor Nabors of Shreveport, LA;
sister Zelma Muse of Minden, LA; Lurline Barrett and husband Ken of Katy, TX
and many precious nephews and nieces; Father-in-law Robert P. Ramsey of El
Dorado, AR and brother-in-law Bob Ramsey of El Dorado, AR.
He was preceded in death by parents and sister
Nettie Woodall.
Visitation with the family will be held Monday, September 17, 2012
at 2:00 PM with a Memorial Service to follow at 3:00 PM all at First Baptist
Church Bossier City, Faith Chapel.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2013, Shreveport, Caddo Parish, LA, Obituary
Published in Shreveport Times on March 7,
2013
Services celebrating the life of William Lloyd Valentine, 68, will
be at 12 noon, Friday, March 8, 2013, at Open Range Fellowship Church.
Officiating will be Rev. Dennis Aaron, assisted by Rev. Todd Foster. Interment
will follow in Rose-Neath Cemetery. Honoring Lloyd, as
pallbearers will be Bryan Maxey, Dustin Maxey, Christopher Graham, Steven
Simmons, Terri Simmons, Jerry Valentine, Jr., and Harold Barrow.
Lloyd was born January 28, 1945 in Alexandria, LA and passed away
Sunday, March 3, 2013, at Willis-Knighton Life Care Main after a two-year
battle with cancer. He retired from the Louisiana State Police after 21 years
of service and Caddo Parish School Board after 13 years of service. He was
currently working for the Caddo Parish Sheriff's Department and part-time at
Government Plaza. Lloyd was dedicated to his jobs, but most of all, he was a
dedicated family man.
His parents, William Perry Valentine and Opal Blankenship, preceded Lloyd in death.
Beautiful memories will be shared by his wife of 22 years, Dianne;
son, Matt Valentine; stepson, David Chreene and wife, Lisa; grandchildren,
Payton and Hannah Chreene; sisters, Debbie Graham and husband, David, Melba
Simmons and husband, Louie, Lorraine Reeves, Janet Trimbell, and Madonna Kelly;
brothers, Jerry Valentine and wife,
Pam, Allen Blankenship, Lindell Valentine, and Danny Valentine; stepfather, Winston Blankenship; and stepmother, Helen Valentine.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
SSDI; Blankenship, Opal M., 84, 21Oct1922
- 13Nov2006, Shreveport, Caddo, LA, LA-439-44-6799
1940 Census, Ward 4, Grant Co., LA,
Valentine W. P. 26, M, LA, Head,
Valentine Opal 17, F, LA, Wife,
Valentine Melba 01, F, LA, Dau,
https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/VYT3-FJ9
found 2 Winston Blankenships, b. 1931 and
1934. The 1931 Winston died in AL so Opal must have married the 1934 Winston,
but not enough information on him yet, ZABA search shows one in Shrevepost age
82 so b. would have been about 1931. That’s with in 3 years so might be him,
JIM
Winston
Blankenship 6127 Land O Trees St.,
Shreveport LA 82
+2013, Shreveport, Caddo Parish, LA, Obituary
Published in Shreveport Times from June 18 to
June 20, 2013
Funeral services
for Sharon Ruth Blankenship, 55, will be held at 1:00 p.m. Thursday,
June 20, 2013 at Old Pisgah Baptist Church near Marthaville, LA with Rev. Billy
Franks and Rev. Danny Williams officiating. Interment will follow in Spring
Ridge Cemetery 3 miles south of Pleasant Hill, LA. Pallbearers will be Jeremy Williams, Reagan Williams, Kelly
Williams, Tyler Williams, Kiley Bland, Dennis Blankenship,
Randall Blankenship, Wade Blankenship and Rodney
Blankenship.
Sharon was born on July 1, 1957 in Shreveport, LA and passed away
on June 16, 2013 from a lengthy illness of Multiple Sclerosis.
She was preceded in death by her brother, Edward
Dewitt Blankenship; grandparents, Charles Edward Dyess and
Emma Nora Jennings Dyess, David
Dewitt Blankenship and Effie Clare Blankenship.
Left to cherish special memories are her parents, Edgar
Morris Blankenship and Mary Ruth Blankenship; boyfriend and caregiver, Gary Bradberry; sister, Mary Ann Blankenship Williams and husband, Danny; 3 nephews, Jeremy Williams and wife,
Karen, Reagan Williams and wife, Debra, Kelly Williams and wife Marté; 2
nieces, Diana Jill Williams Bland and husband, Kiley, and Sharon
"Shara" Denise Williams; 2 great-nephews, Tyler and Mason Williams; 4
great-nieces, Realynn Williams, Madison Williams, Leia Williams and Allie
Williams; 2 step great-nephews, Bradley Hill and Landon Webb; 3 step-great
nieces, Chelsie Hill, Ashley Hill, and Victoria Webb; 1 great-great-niece,
McKenzie Hill
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2013, Shreveport, Caddo Parish, LA, Obituary
Published in Shreveport Times on June 19,
2013
Funeral services
for Winston A. Blankenship, 79, will be held at 12 noon Friday, June
21, 2013 at Rose-Neath's Southside Chapel. Officiating will be Rev. Eugene
McBride. Interment will follow with military honors presented by the Air Force
Honor Guard in Forest Park West Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Jerry Valentine,
Jr., Christopher Graham, Matthew Valentine, Chris Hodge, Brian Maxie and Dustin
Maxie.
Winston was born on May 27, 1934 in Equality, AL and passed away on
June 17, 2013 in Shreveport. He was a resident of Shreveport and attended Life
Tabernacle. He honored his country serving in the U.S. Air Force. After his
retirement from the military he was employed and retired from Honeywell as an
electronics engineer. He was very devoted to his family and will be missed by
all his family and friends.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Opal
Humphries Blankenship; his parents, Theodore Roosevelt Blankenship and Mattie Allie King Blankenship; son, William L. Valentine; granddaughter, Donna Marie Bivens.
Left to cherish his memory are his children, Allen
Blankenship, Jerry Valentine
and wife, Pam, Melba Simmons and husband, Louie, Doris Reeves, Debra Graham and
husband, David; daughter-in-law, Dianne Valentine; brothers, James and Huey Blankenship;
13 grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2013, Shreveport, Caddo Parish, LA, Obituary
Published in Shreveport Times from July 12 to
July 13, 2013
Patricia Blankenship Ray passed away following a long illness. She was born in Shreveport
on May 15, 1934. Pat graduated from Byrd High School in 1952 and attended La.
Tech. She worked for First National Bank and retired with over 30 years of
service.
Mrs. Ray was preceded in death by her husband of 54 years, John
Ray.
She is survived by son Bill Ray and wife Candy of Shreveport, and son
David Ray and wife Kathryn of New Orleans. She adored her grandchildren, Jason
Ray and wife Anjea of Austin, TX, Daniel Ray and wife Sarah of Greenwood, LA,
Andrea Ray of Shreveport, and Louis Ray of New Orleans, as well as her
great-grandchildren, Carter Ray and Kiarda Ray. She is also survived by one sister, Sue Jackson,
of Cleveland, TX.
Pat was a member of Broadmoor Baptist Church. She enjoyed
cross-stitch, traveling and the constant companionship of her two cats, Cane
and Molly.
The service at Centuries Memorial Chapel will be conducted by Dr.
Tom Harrison at noon on Saturday, July 11, 2013.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2014, Shreveport, Caddo
Parish, LA, Obituary
Glasgow Daily Times (KY) - March 25, 2014
Ronnie Gearlds, 68, of Shreveport, La., formerly of Tompkinsville,
died Sunday, March 23, 2014, at his home in Shreveport. He was the son of the
late Homer Gearlds and Golda
Blankenship Gearlds.
He is survived by his wife, Judy Ann Rich Gearlds, of Shreveport,
La.
Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Thursday, March 29, at the Strode
Funeral Home in Tompkinsville, with burial in Freedom No. 2 Cemetery in Monroe
County.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2014, Shreveport, Caddo Parish, LA, Obituary
Published in Shreveport Times on May 30, 2014
Funeral services celebrating the life of Martha Sue Blankenship, 61, will be held at 10:00 a.m. Saturday,
May 31, 2014 at Rose-Neath Marshall Street Chapel in Shreveport, LA. Interment
will follow at Rose-Neath Cemetery, 5185 Swan Lake Rd., Bossier City, LA. Rev.
Mimi McDowell will officiate.
Martha was born April 14, 1953 in Natchez, MS to William and
Maybell Britton and passed away on May 28, 2014.
She was preceded in death by her parents.
Left to cherish her memory is her husband, William
"Bill" Blankenship;
her sisters, Annie Fowler of Vicksburg, MS; Mary Lee Nowell of Vicksburg, MS; Billye
Boyte of Clinton, MS; Brenda Blue of Kemp, TX; Dianne Morace of Monterey, LA
and Margaret Anne Ainsworth of Amite, LA; she also has eighteen nieces and
nephews.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2014, Shreveport, Caddo Parish, LA, Obituary
Published in Shreveport Times on Aug. 5, 2014
Billy Joe Gourley was born January 12, 1930 in Gary, IN. His
parents were Barney Clay and Lela Stevens Gourley.
He went to be with his Lord August 3, 2014 at his home. Bill was
moved to Tennessee while still a baby. . He married Dorothy Newsome of Halls,
TN in 1950. They came to Louisiana in 1966 and joined Central Christian Church
shortly after. During the Korean Conflict Bill served with the Army Signal
Corps on Okinawa. He retired from Western Electric after 31 years. He was a
member of the Pioneers Club and was an avid fisherman and hunter. Always active
in the life of his church, Bill has served as a Deacon and Chairman of the
Property Department.
Bill is preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Dorothy; a
daughter, Dawn Gourley Mullings: and a half brother, William Gilliland.
He is survived by his children, Ronald Wayne Gourley and wife
Vicki, Donald L. Gourley and wife Pamela, Denise Gourley Bogdan and husband
David, and Mitchell Kirk Gourley and wife Jonette; grandchildren, Shannon
Blankenship and husband Daniel,
Christopher Gourley, Grant Gourley and wife Kelly, Penny Wilcox and husband
Aaron, Hunter Mullings and wife Alexa, Michael Bogdan and fiancée Taylour
Evans, Ashley Bogdan, and Gunner M. Gourley,; great-grandchildren, Drake Blankenship,
Ashton Nelson, Mason Gourley, Kyleigh Attaway, Ian Attaway, and Peyton
Mullings; numerous nieces, nephews, cousins; and a host of friends.
A funeral service honoring Mr. Gourley will be held Wednesday,
August 6, 2014, 2:30 PM at Centuries Memorial Funeral Home, Shreveport, LA.
Officiating will be Brother Joe Bob Alexander and Rev. Tony Nations. Interment
will follow in Forest Park West Cemetery with Military Honors. Pallbearers will be Christopher
Gourley, Daniel Blankenship, Grant Gourley, Michael Bogdan, Gunner
Gourley and Bobby Newsome, Jr.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2015, Shreveport, Caddo
Parish, LA, Obituary
Published in Shreveport Times from Apr. 29 to
May 1, 2015
Funeral services will be held for Jeanette (Ruby) Thompson English
at 1:30 p.m. Friday, May 1, 2015 at Woodridge Baptist Church, 850 East Bert
Kouns, Shreveport, LA 71106. Officiating will be Dr.
Charles McInturf. Burial and graveside services will follow in Oak Grove
Cemetery, Fellowship Baptist Church in Converse, LA. Honoring Jeanette as
pallbearers will be Eric Evans, Gregg Shoalmire, James Sheppard, Justin
Sheppard, Jeremy Sheppard, and Aaron Sheppard. Honorary pallbearers will be
John Meredith, Jimmy Evans, Bob Shoalmire, and Earl Wayne Fleming.
Mrs. English was born June 25, 1934 in Converse, LA to M. B.
Thompson and Myrtle Cobb Thompson and passed away April 27, 2015.
She was an active member of Woodridge Baptist Church where she
taught Sunday school for over 6 years. She was a lifetime member of Telephone
Pioneers of America. Jeanette began work with Southern Bell Telephone Company
in Mansfield, LA as a Junior Operator on June 9, 1952. She was transferred to
Shreveport, LA in September 1964 and moved to Birmingham, AL in January 1986
where she retired on August 15, 1995 as a manager with 43 years of service.
During the time she worked for Southern Bell, South Central Bell, AT&T, and
Bell South. She saw and worked with many technological changes during her
career. She was selected to Who's Who in World Leadership, 1993.
Mrs. English was preceded in death by her husband Murry English,
parents M. B. Thompson and Myrtle Cobb Thompson, sister, Virginia Thompson
McDonald; brother, Henry Carr Thompson; grandparents, Gary and Bertha Thompson,
Henry and Eunice Cobb; and grandson, Chris Mitchell.
She is survived by her daughter, Brenda English Mitchell and
husband, Ken of Shreveport, LA; sister,
Mildred Blankenship of
Converse, LA; 7 nieces; one nephew; several great nieces including Lilly May
Cartinez; and several great nephews.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2015, Shreveport, Caddo
Parish, LA, Obituary
Published in Shreveport Times from Aug. 8 to
Aug. 10, 2015
Funeral services for Brittany Michelle Doyle, 27, will be held at
2:00 p.m., Tuesday, August 11, 2015 at Rose-Neath Funeral Home Chapel, 1815
Marshall Street, Shreveport, LA 71101. Interment will follow at Rose-Neath
Cemetery, 5185 Swan Lake Road, Bossier City, LA 71111. Pastor Jimmy Carroll and
Pastor Brandon Digilormo will officiate. Honoring Brittany as pallbearers will
be Billy Arceneaux, Tippy Bickham, Jr., Donnie Blankenship, Kevin Chesney, Jr.,
Darrell Chism, Andrew Holland and Darrell Watson. Serving as honorary
pallbearers will be Kris Dalby, Eric Hunter, Tommy Tullis and Cody Wynn.
Brittany was born December 22, 1987 in Bossier City, LA and passed
away August 6, 2015 after a long illness. Brittany loved being outdoors,
especially mud ridding, 4-wheeling, swimming and her passion for living was
immense. She was loved by all and she loved unconditionally. She always had a
smile on her face no matter the trials or hard times she went through, and was
an inspiration to all who knew and loved her. What brought her the most joy
were her cats, Sweet Pea, Magnum, Ice Man, Felony, Misty
"Misdemeanor" Gizzie and Lacie. She even memorialized the ones she
lost, TC, Biggie Boy and Little Black Cat. They were her babies and they loved
her dearly. Life will never be the same without Brittany.
Brittany was preceded in death by her grandparents, Bobby C. and
Mary Stephens, and Mary Gonyer; great-grandparents, Dominick and Rosa
Digilormo; loving cousins, Kimberly Bickham and Brandi Woods; uncles, Tommy
Doyle and Noel Doyle.
Left to cherish her memory are her parents, Bobbie Anne and Ricky
John Doyle; sister, Jaime Lyn Blankenship, (Travis); brothers,
James William Hale, Jr, Joshua Cole Doyle and Michael Paul Doyle; aunts, Sue
Tullis, (Tommy), Carla Cotten, and Tina Allbritton, (Dody); grandfather, Syble
Doyle; uncles, David Doyle and Allen Doyle, (Roxy); nephews, Colby
Blankenship, James William
Hale III, Richard Todd Parkman. Special cousins, Stephanie
and Cody Wynn. Also are numerous cousins, extended family and friends.
A light in our home has gone out and our hearts are broken, but we
know that our "Angel" suffers no more. The love we have for our
Brittany will last through all eternity. Brittany, thank you
for 27 years of no disappointments, and all the love, and care that you have
always given me. I love you to the moon and back, Mama.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2016, Shreveport, Caddo
Parish, LA, Obituary
Published in Shreveport Times on Feb. 23,
2016
Funeral services celebrating the life of Nancy Candler Blankenship, age 87 [1929], will be held at 12 Noon Tuesday,
February 23, 2016 at Rose-Neath Southside with Rev. Mark Bray officiating.
Interment will follow at Forest Park-West Cemetery in Shreveport, La. Honoring
Mrs. Blankenship as pallbearers will
be Todd Blankenship. Todd Rikke, David Roman, Donny Boatner, Josh Lawrence and Wes
Rowell.
Mrs. Blankenship was born in Shreveport, La on April 18, 1928 to
Edward and Sadie O'Brien Candler and passed away on February 20, 2016 at the
Promise Hospital of Bossier, [Bossier
Parish, LA]. She was a former member of Morningside Methodist Church where
she was very active and a homemaker.
Mrs. Blankenship was preceded in death by her sons, David Scott
Blankenship and Steven Harold Blankenship and her sister, Wanda Virginia Allen.
She is survived by her sweetheart of almost 70 years, James H. Blankenship; son,
Brien Blankenship and wife, Rhonda. Mrs. Blankenship is also
survived by her grandchildren, Nancy Blankenship Rikke, Todd Blankenship,
Julie Roman, Leslie Rowell, Stacey Boatner and
Stephanie Lawrence and 12 great grandchildren.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
James Harold Blankenship – b.12June1926 -
Draft Registration, Shreveport, Caddo Parish, LA,
https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QVMF-5VF4
2016, Shreveport, Caddo
Parish, LA, Obituary
http://www.tributes.com/obituary/show/Marvin-Blankenship-103456029
Marvin Blankenship
of Shreveport, Louisiana, March 1, 1928 - April 3, 2016
Service Monday April 04 2016Forest Park Funeral Home 1201 Louisiana
Ave. Shreveport
Louisiana 71101.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Poss son of
Edgar Blankenship & Edith E. Hanvey
+2016, Shreveport, Caddo
Parish, LA, Obituary
http://www.forestparkfh.com/home/index.cfm/obituaries/view/fh_id/14454/id/3646355
Marvin Laverne Blankenship, 88, passed away April 3, 2016. Marvin was born March 1, 1928 in
Warren, AR to Edgar and Edith
Blankenship.
As a young man, Marvin served in the United States Air Force. Later
he retired from Libby Owens Ford and Mesquite Independent School District. He
was devoted to his family and they were his greatest source of happiness and
joy. His cheerful and positive outlook helped him to make friends easily
wherever he went. He always had a smile and was ready with words of
encouragement or congratulations. His marvelous sense of humor livened up the
family gatherings and kept everyone laughing. His compassion, kind-heartedness,
and friendship will be greatly missed.
He is preceded in death by his parents and siblings, JT Jackson, Johnnie Blankenship,
Lois Wood, Connie McMillon,
Betty Belin, and Elizabeth Johnson, and by his beloved granddaughter, Kelly
Hope.
He is survived by his wife
of seventy years, Betty Jean
Blankenship, his daughter, Deborah Gaidry, grandsons, Bryan Hicks, and Craig Hicks, and sister, Maxine Mann.
Marvin also leaves behind many great-grandchildren, nieces, and nephews.
Services will be held at 12:00pm on Saturday, April 16, 2016 at the
Forest Park Funeral Home, 1201 Louisiana Avenue, Shreveport, LA 71101. Burial service with military honors at Forest Park Cemetery, 3700
St. Vincent Avenue, Shreveport LA 71103. Pallbearers will be Jordan
Hope, Garrett Hicks, Joel Hicks, Aaron Hicks, Mark Mann, and Mack Mann.
Honorary Pallbearers are Steve Mann, Ricky Mann, Gene Chesser Jr., Tommy
Groves, Butch Belin, and James Hope.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2016, Shreveport, Caddo
Parish, LA, Obituary
Published in Shreveport Times from May 14 to
May 16, 2016
Betty K Whatley Willey of Shreveport, Louisiana passed away on
Wednesday, May 11, 2016. She was 82 years old.
Betty was a graduated from Northwestern State University. Betty had
a 40 year career as an educator serving in Caddo Parish Schools in Louisiana
and Marshall ISD in Texas. Betty also worked for the Calcasieu Parish Police
Department where she met the love of her life, James "Ed" Willey.
They were married in 1957 and relocated to Shreveport, shortly after where they
both taught at Riverside Elementary. She was a member of Delta Kappa Gamma
Educational Sorority and enjoyed outings with her sorority sisters.. She loved spending time with her family on the farm near
Ajax, and returning to Galveston for a vacation as that is where Ed and she
spent their honeymoon.
Betty was a long time member of Beulah United Methodist Church
where she will be put to rest next to her loving husband James Edward Willey,
her parents H. P. and Genelle Whatley, and her sister, Sally Shaw, whom all
preceded her in death.
She is survived by her son George Preston Willey and his
girlfriend, Anita Beth Spadaro; her grandchildren MaryCatherine Willey and
Blake Edward Willey; niece Stephanie Shaw; and cousin Sonny
Blankenship.
Funeral Services will be held at 1:00 PM on Monday, May 16, 2016 at
Beulah United Methodist Church located near Marthaville, LA, burial to follow
at Beulah Church Cemetery. Officiating will be Pastor Charlotte Birdwell. Serving
as pallbearers will be Ken Ivy, Reggie Vaughn, Buddy Shaw, Walter Cain, Danny
Francis, and Carl Banzhof.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2016, Shreveport, Caddo
Parish, LA, Obituary
Published in Shreveport Times on June 30,
2016
James H. Blankenship,
90, of Shreveport, LA, was born on June 12, 1926 in South Bend, Indiana to Gainey Blankenship and Irma Mae Guy Blankenship and passed away on June 28, 2016.
After graduating high school, James enlisted in the US Navy and
proudly served his country during WWII Pacific Theatre and the Korean Conflict.
He was a Quarter Master S3 and served from 1943 to 1951. James was a member of
the VFW and a long-time member of Morningside United Methodist Church. He met
and married the love of his life, Nancy Candler in 1948 and they made their
home in Shreveport where they raised their family. James retired from the US
Postal Service. Among his many hobbies and interests he loved collecting stamps
and coins and travelled all over the United States.
James was preceded in death by his parents, his wife of 68 years Nancy Candler Blankenship, sons
Steven Harold Blankenship
and David Scott Blankenship.
He is survived by son James O'Brien Blankenship and wife, Rhonda; grandchildren Nancy
Blankenship Rikke and husband Todd, James
Todd Blankenship and wife
Christi, Julie Blankenship Roman and husband
David, Leslie Blankenship Rowell and husband Wes, Stacey Blankenship Boatner and husband Donnie, and Stephanie Blankenship
Lawrence and husband Josh; great-grandchildren Justin, Samantha,
Connor, and Logan Rikke, Rob and Sadie Blankenship, Gracie Rowell, Laney and C.J. Boatner, and Keylone, Davy and Ray
Lawrence; his sister Margaret Brooks along with numerous nieces, nephews, extended family and
friends.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, July 1, 2016
at Rose-Neath Southside Chapel. Interment will follow at Forest Park West
Cemetery. Rev. Rachel McConnell-Switzer will be officiating. Honoring James as
pallbearers will be Justin Rikke, Todd Rikke, David Roman, Josh Lawrence, Wes
Rowell, and Donnie Boatner.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2016, Shreveport, Caddo Parish, LA, Obituary
Published in Shreveport Times from July 5 to
July 6, 2016
http://rose-neath.com/wordpress/obituaries/dorothy-mae-blankenship/2327/
Dorothy Mae Blankenship October 3, 1925 - July 2, 2016
Ms. Dorothy Mae Dollar Blankenship was born to Olice Ira Dollar and Gertrude Rose Highley
Dollar in Little Rock, AR.
She was a dedicated member of Central Christian Church.
Preceding Dorothy in death are her parents, her loving husband of 28 years, William B. Blankenship; son,
Robert T. Blankenship; brother, Ralph L. Dollar of Marietta, OK.
She is survived by her son,
William Leon Blankenship.
Funeral services honoring Dorothy will be held Wednesday July 6,
2016 at 12 noon at Rose- Neath Southside Chapel. Visitation will be held from
10: 00 a.m. until services at Rose-Neath Funeral Home. Interment will follow at
Forest Park West in Shreveport, LA. Officiating will be Brother Jim Gstohl.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
William B Blankenship – b.05Dec1924 - Shreveport, LA: https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:KLFS-TLP
Relatives - Dorothy D. Blankenship.
Poss Son of
Charles P. Blankenship & Hattie May Dean, JIM
2016, Shreveport, Caddo
Parish, LA, Obituary
Published in Shreveport Times on Oct. 18,
2016
Bobbye Marie Gilbert, 76, passed away on October 16, 2016. She was
born on July 20, 1940 in Fort Smith, Arkansas to Everett and Bessie Sivage,
Bobbye was a very gracious, loving and devoted wife, mother and
friend.
Preceding Bobbye in death were her parents, brother, Leon Sivage,
and a sister, Sue Honea.
Those left to cherish her memory are her husband of 56 years, Owen
Gilbert; sons, Mike and wife, Laura, and Steve and his wife, Deloris; one daughter, Kim and her husband, Donnie Blankenship; grandchildren,
Derek, Daniel, Adam and Jacob Gilbert, Breanna Gilbert, Savannah and Sara
Blankenship; brothers, Don, L.
C. and L. D. Sivage; sisters, Louise Baldwin and Bettye Wyatt; along with
numerous nieces, nephews and extended family. She will be truly missed by all
who knew and loved her.
Graveside services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, October
19, 2016 at Forest Park West Cemetery in Shreveport.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2016, Shreveport, Caddo
Parish, LA, Obituary
Published in Shreveport Times from Nov. 11 to
Nov. 13, 2016
Irma Lee Bissell, 77, was born on December 31, 1938 in Taylor, AR
to Roby Keith and Delmage Taylor and passed away November 9, 2016 in
Shreveport, LA.
Irma Lee was a loving wife of almost 60 years. She was a loving
mother most people only wish for, she was also a sister, friend, and someone to
talk to or pray with. She was very devoted to her Christian faith, and lived it
daily. She truly enjoyed visiting with friends and family every chance she had.
Irma was very close to her sisters and brothers her whole life. She also
enjoyed bingo and other activities while living in Plain Dealing.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her daughter, Debra
Blankenship; her grandson,
Sean Coburn; and her brother, Charles Taylor.
Irma Lee is survived by her husband of 58 years, James T. Bissell;
sons, Randall Bissell and, Karen Bissell and children Taylor and Brandi of
Haughton, LA, and Mark Kevin Bissell and wife, Holly Bissell and children
Blythe Irene and Brannigan of Shreveport, LA; granddaughter, Andee Teague and
her children Valerie and Cash; sisters, Doris Caswell and husband, Lamar
Caswell of Baker, FL, Judy Taylor of Shreveport, LA, and Liz Creech and husband
Phil Creech of Stamps, AR; brothers, Wesley Taylor of Walkers Creek, AR, and
Paul Taylor of Walkers Creek, AR; and a host of nieces, nephews and other
relatives.
Service will be held at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, November 12, 2016 at
Rose-Neath Funeral Home, 1815 Marshall Street, Shreveport, LA. Officiating will
be Bro. Perry Hart of Rodessa, LA. Interment will be at 3:00 p.m. in Forest
Grove Cemetery near Taylor, AR.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2017, Shreveport, Caddo Parish, LA, Obituary
Published in Shreveport Times on Feb. 23,
2017
Garland Austin McCoy passed away Tuesday, February 21, 2017 after a
sudden illness at the age of 80.
Garland was a life time resident of Shreveport and a member of
Bethel Assembly of God. He was a long time member of Shreveport First Assembly
of God, where he did a lot of work in its Building Program. Garland worked as a
steel fabricator until his retirement in 2000. He had worked at FabSteel in
Waskom, TX for 18 years. Garland loved working in his yard and was a devoted
family man.
Garland was preceded in death by his parents, E. J. McCoy and Evie
McCoy, and one son Garland (Luke) McCoy, Jr., and two sisters.
He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Joyce (Calhoun) McCoy; and
two daughters, Kelley (McCoy) Inderman and husband, Randy, and Cindy (McCoy)
Robinson; granddaughter, Renee (Inderman) Blankenship and husband
Aaron; grandsons Jonathan and Joshua McCoy and
Hunter and Fisher Robinson; daughter-in-law Sherri as well as a host of nieces
and nephews.
Funeral services will be held at Bethel Assembly of God at 11:00
a.m. on Friday, February 24, 2017. Interment will follow at Forest Park West
Cemetery. Officiating will be Pastor Ray Holman. Honoring Garland as
pallbearers will be Brandon Calhoun, Darron Hinton, Chris Calhoun, Rodney
Calhoun, Chris Martin, and Larry Owens. Honorary pallbearers will be Jonathon
McCoy and Fisher Robinson.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2017, Shreveport, Caddo
Parish, LA, Obituary
Published in Shreveport Times on Feb. 23,
2017
Garland Austin McCoy passed away Tuesday, February 21, 2017 after a
sudden illness at the age of 80. Garland was a life time resident of Shreveport
and a member of Bethel Assembly of God. He was a long time member of Shreveport
First Assembly of God, where he did a lot of work in its Building Program.
Garland worked as a steel fabricator until his retirement in 2000. He had
worked at FabSteel in Waskom, TX for 18 years. Garland loved working in his
yard and was a devoted family man.
Garland was preceded in death by his parents, E. J. McCoy and Evie
McCoy, and one son Garland (Luke) McCoy, Jr., and two sisters. He is survived
by his wife of 60 years, Joyce (Calhoun) McCoy; and two daughters, Kelley
(McCoy) Inderman and husband, Randy, and Cindy (McCoy) Robinson; granddaughter, Renee (Inderman) Blankenship and husband Aaron;
grandsons Jonathan and Joshua McCoy and Hunter and Fisher Robinson;
daughter-in-law Sherri as well as a host of nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held at Bethel Assembly of God at 11:00
a.m. on Friday, February 24, 2017. Interment will follow at Forest Park West
Cemetery. Officiating will be Pastor Ray Holman. Honoring Garland as
pallbearers will be Brandon Calhoun, Darron Hinton, Chris Calhoun, Rodney
Calhoun, Chris Martin, and Dustin Mills. Honorary pallbearers will be Jonathon
McCoy and Fisher Robinson.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2017, Shreveport, Caddo Parish, LA, Obituary
Published in
Shreveport Times on Mar. 19, 2017
Betty Joyce Cole Sellers was born November 23, 1941 to Woodrow
Fredrick and Verna Miles Cole in Jackson, Mississippi. She passed away March
18, 2017 in Shreveport, Louisiana.
Betty, a graduate of The University of
Southern Mississippi (B.S) and Mississippi College (M. Ed. and Ed. Spec.),
moved to Shreveport, Louisiana in July of 1985 from Ridgeland, Mississippi. She was an elementary school teacher at
Canton Elementary School in the Madison County Mississippi School System from
September 1947 to May 1985 and at Queensborough Elementary School in the Caddo
Parish Louisiana School System from August 1985 until her retirement in
December of 2003. She was a long time member of Calvary Baptist Church in
Shreveport, Louisiana and a member of weight recorder and past leader of
T.O.P.S. LA 0444 Shreveport.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Woodrow and Verna Cole,
and son-in-law, Roy Vaughn.
Left to cherish her memory are her brother, Don Cole; daughter,
Greta Sellers Vaughn; son, Bill Sellers and his wife, Cindy; grandchildren, Sarah Joyce Vaughn, Victoria Vaughn Blankenship and husband
Jerry, Heather Lynn Sellers, William Joseph
Sellers; great grandchildren, Ivey Ann Blankenship and Emma Victoria Blankenship; and other friends and family members.
Memorial Services will be held on Thursday, March 23, 2017 at 2:00
P.M. held at Centuries Memorial Park.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2019, Shreveport, Caddo Parish, LA, Obituary
Published in Shreveport Times on Sept. 19,
2019
Eugenia Mitchell Blankenship, aged 74 [11Feb1945], passed away Monday, September 16, 2019
after a lengthy illness.
She will be remembered by her son,
James Todd Blankenship and his wife, Christi E
Blankenship and their [Grand] children,
Rob Blankenship and Sadie Blankenship
and by her daughter, Nancy Rikke and her husband, Todd Rikke and their children, Justin
Rikke, Samantha Rikke, Conner Rikke and Logan Rikke.
Her arrangements were made through Aulds Funeral Services and a
grave-side service will be held on Thursday, September 19, 2019 at Forrest Park
West with Reverend Donakey of Summer Grove Methodist Church to preside.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Caddo Parish SSDI, http://ssdi.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi
,
Blankenship, Otho I. 87, 03Oct1922
- 26Aug2010, Shreveport, Caddo,
LA, LA-435-22-6356
Calcasieu
2013, Lake Charles, Calcasieu Parish, LA, Obituary
Lester Charles Marshall, 85, passed away Sunday, August 4, 2013 at
his residence. He was born in Slagle, LA and lived in Lake Charles. Mr. Marshall
retired after twenty two years of service from the U.S. Army as a Sargent First
Class. He was a Korean War Veteran and a lifetime member of the VFW. He also
retired from the Department of Motor Vehicles where he was the office manager.
He is survived by his daughters; Robin Marshall and Laura Marshall;
step sons, David Travis and wife Betty; Benny Travis and wife Carol; sister, Nadine Blankenship; twenty seven grandchildren and twenty two great grandchildren.
He is preceded in death by his wife Ruby Marshall and son, Charles
Marshall.
His service will be 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, August 7, 2013 at Hixson
Funeral Home of Lake Charles. Rev. David Gunther will officiate. Visitation
will be Tuesday from 5:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. with an American Legion Memorial
Service at 5:30 p.m. Burial will be at Castor Cemetery in Leesville.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2014, Lake Charles, Calcasieu Parish, LA, Death
Wanda Jeraldine Blankenship February 17, 1929 - December 20, 2014
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2016, Lake Charles, Calcasieu Parish, LA, Obituary
https://findagrave.net/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=157498613
Alice Marie Blankenship Pippin passed away on
Jan. 18, 2016, in a local hospital. She was born on Sept. 4, 1936, in Artesia,
Calif., to John Guy Sr. and Nellie Elizabeth Blankenship.
Alice received her B.A. degree from
Louisiana College and her M.A from the University of New Orleans. She continued
her education at McNeese State University and became certified as an
educational diagnostician. After many years of teaching in various locations,
she joined Pupil Appraisal of the Calcasieu Parish School, retiring from that
position. Alice Pippin was a mainstay of Holy Trinity Episcopal Church where
she was an active member until the time of her death. She lived a life of
community service as well, and was serving a second term as regent of Calcasieu
Chapter of Daughters of the American Revolution. She was hands-on in providing
charitable services to area veterans. Alice had been active in the Lake Charles
Sail and Power Squadron since 1989, achieving the highest recognition/title
advanced education grade of senior navigator. She held offices as P/LT/C
squadron education officer and P/DLT/C district 21 education officer and was
commander of Lake Charles Sail and Power Squadron in 1994. Alice Pippin was
also active in Art Associates of Lake Charles, serving as president at one
time. She was a free spirit who became a world traveler. Many of her trips were
with Art Associates. Her most memorable journeys were her two trips to the Holy
Land. In addition to service to community and God, fun was also in Alice’s
life. She loved to play bridge, to celebrate birthdays and Mardi Gras. She and her husband were long time members of Krewe de
la Famille. Later, Alice joined Krewe of Illusions and was queen in 2012.
Left behind to cherish her memory is her brother,
John
Blankenship; two stepsons, Buford Pippin Jr. and Henry Pippin; as well as three
nieces; and two nephews. She will also be missed by her beloved canine
companions, Yorkies, Clementine and Winston; and a host of friends.
Alice was preceded in death by her
husband, Buford Pippin Sr.; parents, John Guy Sr. and Nellie Elizabeth Blankenship; a sister,
Betty Murr; and a
stepson, Steven Pippin.
A memorial service will be held Jan. 30,
at 10 a.m.at Holy Trinity Episcopal Church in Sulphur. Cremation was entrusted
to Hixson-Sulphur Memorial Funeral Home.
+2016, Lake Charles, Calcasieu Parish, LA, Obituary
Times Daily (Florence, AL) - July 27, 2016
Donna Lee McWilliams Maier, 53 [1963], of Lake Charles, LA passed away peacefully at her home
surrounded by her family. Donna was called home to the Lord on Sunday, July 24, 2016, after
a long battle with Melanoma. She was born in Sheffield, Alabama to Charles
McWilliams and Dorothy
Blankinship McWilliams.
Donna graduated high school from Mars Hill Bible School. She
received a bachelor's in management & marketing from the University of
North Alabama and completed her master's degree in accounting at McNeese State
University. She was the senior financial analyst at Lake Charles Memorial
Hospital and worked there for 30 years. She was also an active member of
Trinity Baptist Church.
Donna's first love was her family. She had a special bond with her
nieces and nephews. She enjoyed traveling and Alabama football (Roll Tide).
Donna loved the Lord, Jesus Christ, and maintained a loving relationship with
God until her death. Her strength and faith in the Lord was an inspiration to many
of her family and friends.
Those left to cherish her memory is her loving husband of 13 years,
Richard Lee Maier; her children, Patricia Granier (Steven), Steven Maier
(Susie), Cody Dougay (Lacey), and Karen Doucet (Shawn); siblings, Don
McWilliams (Linda), David McWilliams (Theresa), Deborah Thrasher, Robert
Crittenden (Barbara), Ricky Crittenden (Kym), and Mary Martha Irons (Keith);
nephews, Andy McWilliams and fiancée, Annamarie, and Lukas McWilliams; and
nieces, Kaitlyn McWilliams and Ashley Thrasher. She dearly loved her grandchildren
and great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Charles McWilliams and Dorothy Blankinship McWilliams, and stepmother, Robbie Ann McWilliams.
Visitation was at Johnson Funeral Home in Lake Charles on Monday,
July 25, 2016, from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m.
The funeral service was Tuesday, July 26, 2016, at 10 a.m. at
Johnson Funeral Home in Lake Charles, The graveside
service will be Thursday, July 28, 2016, at 10 a.m. in Sheffield, Alabama at
Oakwood Cemetery. Pallbearers are John Lee McWilliams, Chris McWilliams, Bob
Carter, Nancy Hughes, Greg McWilliams, Mike McWilliams, Doug McWilliams, and
Todd McWilliams
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2013, Moss Bluff, Calcasieu Parish, LA, Obituary
Zelda Camille Ramsey, 82, born January 28, 1931, passed peacefully
on Tuesday June 11, 2013.
She was preceded in death by husband Ira Elvin Ramsey, son Terry
Lynn Ramsey, and brothers Piburn Mangrum, Arthur Mangrum, and Wilford Mangrum.
Survived by two daughters
Connie Ellen Blankenship (Eddie) of Moss
Bluff, LA , Raychene Annette Michaels (Ken) of Woodsboro, MD, son Richard Barry
Mangrum of Chicago, IL, grandchildren-
Cody Ann Elliott (Matt), Heather Dawn Crum (Eric), Justin Bleu Blankenship, Ross Collin Blankenship (Sara), Ramsey
Kyle Blankenship (Hope), Aaron Vincent Michaels, Kenneth Charles
"K.C." Michaels, Jacqueline Siwek, Anneliese Mangrum, Victoria
Mangrum, sister- Elnora Moring, great-grandchildren-
Caison Elliott, Luke Elliott, Emerald Crum, Ramsey Crum, Austin Blankenship, Ally Blankenship, Kinley Blankenship, Kylie Blankenship,
and many nieces, nephews, and friends.
Camille Ramsey was born Zelda Camille Mangrum and was raised in
Caraway, AR where her father and mother (Fred and Louie Mangrum) owned a café on
Main Street for many years. She married Elvin Ramsey at a young age and raised
their family in Manila, AR. There she lived until moving reluctantly, due to
illness, to Louisiana where her oldest daughter had made her home. She
developed Parkinson's disease at approximately 60 years of age and fought the
effects of it as long as she could. Always a free spirit, she lived her life
after Elvin's early death to the fullest, grabbing as much from every ounce of
life and freedom that she could until her body imprisoned the strong,
independent woman that she was. She gave to her daughters and sons a sense of
optimism, strength, and determinism that only she could. They will carry that
with them as a gift from her forever and will pass it on to future generations.
Rest in Peace Camille Ramsey.
A Memorial Service to be held at a future date (to be determined).
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Concordia
2012, Ferriday, Concordia Parish, LA, Obituary
Published in South Bend Tribune on October
31, 2012
Services for Charles Edward "Pete" Hauer, 76, formerly of
Goshen, IN, who died Tuesday, Aug. 21, 2012, at Heritage Manor in Ferriday,
were held in Ridgecrest Baptist Church, Ferriday, LA. Burial was at Natchez
City Cemetery, Natchez, MS.
Mr. Hauer was born March 24, 1936, in Natchez, the son of Carl Sr.
and Hazel Latham Hauer. Mr.
Hauer was preceded in death by his parents; a sister, Alma Morris;
a brother, Carl Hauer Jr.; and one grandson, Chris Staggs.
Survivors include daughters, Carolyn Hauer and fiancée, Scott
Rowland of Jacksonville, FL, and Linda DeForest and husband, Walter of Goshen,
IN; one son, Charles "Eddie" Hauer Jr. and wife, Margaret of NC;
mother of Carolyn, Linda and Charles Jr., Karen Hauer Ford; seven grandchildren, Sarah Carillo of FL,
Jessica Rife-Carrillo of VA, Lesia Sticca and husband, Mike of Elkhart, IN,
Scott Babcock and wife, Dawn of Goshen, Toni Blankenship of
South Bend, IN, Dezarae and Brittney Hauer, both of NC; nine
great-grandchildren and seven great-great-grandchildren; two nieces, Jeannie
Young and Debra Kirk; and a number of other relatives and friends.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2017, Monterey, Concordia
Parish, LA, Obituary
The Natchez Democrat, (MS) - October 11, 2017
Dianne Morace, 62, who died Sunday, Oct. 8, 2017, at her residence
surrounded by her loving family and friends, We were all truly blessed to have
her as our mom and nana.
Dianne was preceded in death by her parents, Rufus and Maybell
Britton and two sisters, Sue Britton Blankenship and Mary Lee Nowell.
Survivors include her husband, David Morace; one son, Rockey
Morace; one daughter, Amanda Duncan and husband, Ronnie; four grandchildren,
Kimberley Tiffee, Briattney Duncan, Leslie Duncan and David Morace; one
grandchild, Lilly Claire Tiffee; four sisters, Billy Boyte, Brenda Blue, Ann
Ainsworth and Annie Fowler; a number of nieces and nephews; and
"nana" to so many more.
Services will be 10 a.m. today at Eva Church of God in Monrerey
with the Rev. Joey Pepmiller and the Rev. Gordon Finley officiating. Burial
will follow at Lone Pine Cemetery in Monterey under the direction of Magnolia Funeral
Home in Alexandria, LA. Pallbearers will be Drew McCartney, Charlie Powell,
Creighton McCall, Whit Bass, Dennis Wascom, Billy Rouse and Aaron Duncan. Honorary
pallbearers will be little David Morace, Jessy Tiffee, Ronnie Duncan and Rufus
Britton.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
DeSoto
2013, Mansfield,
DeSoto Parish, LA, Obituary
Published in Shreveport Times on April 17,
2013
Funeral services for Mrs. Alva Kelvin Hinkie will be held at 11:00
a.m. Friday, April 19, 2013 at Rose-Neath Funeral Home in Mansfield, Louisiana.
Officiating will be Bro. Jeff Jinks of Wallace Baptist Church and Bro. Benny
Alford, Interim Pastor at Crossroads Baptist Church. Burial will follow at the
Wallace Cemetery.
Mrs. Hinkie was born April 10, 1910 and passed away April 15, 2013
at the age of 103. One of eight children, Mrs. Hinkie was the daughter of Byrd
and Lula Butler.
Mrs. Hinkie is preceded in death by her husband, Elro Hinkie,
brother, Roy Butler, and sisters, Clorine Blankenship, Ozilla Poteet, Omega Butler, Gladys
Berry, Oddis Patterson, and Byrd Ryan.
Mrs. Hinkie is survived by two daughters, Eloise Harrington and
husband, Frank, of Shreveport, Bobbie Haire and husband, Waymon, of Wallace,
Louisiana; five grandchildren, Gary Harrington and wife, Sue, of Bonita
Springs, FL, Sherry May of Allen, TX, Barry Haire and wife, Penny, of Bossier
City, Jeff Harrington of Shreveport, and Mark Haire and wife, Cindy, of
Wallace; six great-grand children, Lee Harrington, Matt Harrington, Lance
Haire, Ethan Haire, Raegan May, and Aaron Haire; and one great-great-grandchild,
Hanna Harrington.
Mrs. Hinkie spent the majority of her life in Wallace Community,
where she was a faithful member of Wallace Baptist Church from childhood. She
was married to her high school sweetheart Elro Hinkie for 66 years. She
attended Business College in Shreveport.
Kelvin Hinkie loved her family, and loved taking care of them. She
was a world class cook who didn't know the meaning of fast food. Everything from scratch. She had a tremendous sense of humor
that stayed with her until the end. Always there with a warm hug or a word of
advice, she was greatly loved by her children, grandchildren and
great-grandchildren. Granny Hinkie was a moral compass and a source of strength
for her entire family and she will be sorely missed.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2016, Mansfield, DeSoto
Parish, LA, Obituary
Published in Shreveport Times on Apr. 1, 2016
Funeral services honoring the life of Troy Parker, 73, will be at
10:00 AM Saturday, April 2, 2016 at Rose-Neath Funeral Home in Mansfield, LA.
Reverend David Permenter will be officiating. Burial will follow at Beulah
Cemetery in Mansfield, LA.
Troy was born on May 20, 1942 in Converse, LA to Pat and Aline
Marshall Parker and passed away on March 31, 2016 in Mansfield, LA.
Preceding Troy in death is his father, Pat Parker; mother, Aline
English Marshall Parker; and step father, Rufus Marshall, and his sister Ann
Parker Shelton.
Those left behind to cherish his memory is his wife, Hannelore
Parker; daughters, Susan Parrie and husband Gerry, Manuela Gebhardt and husband
Klaus; sons, Wayne Burr and wife Dee, Clomar Jr, Burr and wife Sheila; sisters,
Brenda Smith and husband Ray, Debra Mitchell and husband C.W., Linda Rachal and
husband Brad; grandchildren, Patrick
Blankenship, Julie Farmer,
Danny Parrie, Rayelene Reed, Dakota Burr, Krystal Rogers, Catilya Meshell,
Claudia Gebhardt; great grandchildren, Madison Reed, Justin Reed, Jr., Kevory
Burr, Baylee Rogers, Jonah Meshell, Josiah Meshell, and Autumn Burr
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2017, Stonewall, DeSoto
Parish, LA, Obituary
Published in Shreveport Times on Feb. 17,
2017
Freddie Blankenship White, 87, formerly of Cotulla, Texas, went to be with our Lord and
Savior on February 9, 2017, at Stoney Brook of Hewitt in Hewitt, [McLennan Co.,] Texas. She was born June 28, 1929, in New
Boston, Texas, to James and
Nettie Cook Blankenship
She was preceded in death by her husband, Eugene White; her parents;
a sister, Nona Fay Blankenship; three brothers, Henry, J. C., and Joe Blankenship.
Left to cherish her memories are her brothers, Carroll
Blankenship and Johnnie Blankenship, sister
Doris Leach; daughter, Naomi; son, Leslie White
and wife, Amy; grandchildren, Nicole, Eugene, Eryn, Britney, and Lila; great
grandchildren, Lane, Ethan, and Summer; numerous nieces and nephews and a host
of cousins and friends.
A celebration of life will be held for Freddie White on Saturday,
February 18, 2017, from 10 a.m. until noon at North DeSoto Church of God, 2045
Hwy. 171, Stonewall, LA 71078.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2017, Stonewall,
DeSoto Parish, LA, Funeral
http://www.tributes.com/obituary/show/G.-C.-Blankenship-104888317
G. C. Blankenship,
August 1, 1954 - June 14, 2017, Stonewall,
Louisiana
A memorial service will be held at 3 pm on Saturday, June 17, 2017
at Salem Baptist Church, 5187 Hwy 3276 Stonewall, LA 71078, officiated Bro.
Stan McGee.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Gertha C.
Blankenship – b.01Aug1954 - Shreveport, LA: https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QJNY-KBW5
Relatives -
Charles Marvin Blankenship, Jenelle Renee Blankenship, Ronald Blankenship.
Mitzi F.
Blankenship – b.15Oct1959 – Stonewall, LA: https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:KLFJ-DWP
Relatives -
Gertha C. Blankenship Jr, Jacob Brian Cox, Mitiz Blankenship.
East Baton Rouge
+2012, Baton Rouge, East Baton Rouge Parish, LA, Obituary
Published in The Advocate on March 27, 2012
H. F. "Sonny" Blankenship, 96, passed away Monday, March 19, 2012, from complications
of pneumonia.
Sonny was
predeceased by his devoted wife of
57 years, Ruth, and is survived by five children - Lela Highsmith, Safety Harbor, FL; David Blankenship,
Hurtsboro, AL; Barbara Wroth, Rancho Cordova, CA; Beverly McFadden, Emmaus, PA; and Jim Blankenship,
St. Petersburg, FL - as well as one sister,
Mary Claire Daniels, St. Petersburg, FL. He also
leaves seven grandchildren and numerous great-grandchildren.
A memorial service is scheduled at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, March 28
at Rabenhorst Funeral Home East, 11000 Florida Boulevard.
Sonny was an avid
golfer in the Baton Rouge area, primarily at Webb Golf Course, where he made
the only two holes in one of his life at age 85. He played at that golf course
for over thirty years and made many friends there.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
SSDI; Blankenship, Ruth S., 81, 10Sep1921
- 16Mar2003, Baton Rouge, East Baton Rouge, LA, MS-425-16-3174
2012, Baton Rouge, East Baton Rouge Parish, LA, Obituary
The Advocate, (Baton Rouge, LA) - June 15, 2012
Vivian Sweeney Ozley, 84, of Baton Rouge passed away Tuesday, June
12, 2012, at Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center. She was a loving and
devoted wife and mother and an adoring grandmother. Vivian was affectionately
known as "Mamie" to her granddaughter and "Aunt Vivian" to
her many nieces and nephews. She had many hobbies but especially enjoyed
boating. Vivian will long be remembered for her generosity and love for her
family and friends.
She was born in Alabaster, Alabama on June 30, 1927 and graduated
from Thompson High School. Vivian married Henry Wells Ozley in 1948. Shortly
after their marriage they moved to Baton Rouge. They celebrated their 61st
wedding anniversary in 2009. Vivian and her sister Billie owned and operated
Two Sister's Beauty Salon in Baton Rouge for over 40 years.
Vivian is survived by her daughter, Tammy Ozley Brice, and husband
Michael Brice; her granddaughter, Mary Wells Brice; her sister Billie Ruth
Sweeney Hargrove, and numerous nieces and nephews.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Henry Wells Ozley; her
parents, John Robert Sweeney and Mary Ethel Sweeney of Alabaster, Alabama; her sisters, Ella Mae Blankenship, Annie Johnson, Eva Harwell, Lallage Attaway, Kate Posey; and her
brothers, John Robert Sweeney, Jr., Patrick Sweeney, Leland Sweeney, and Leo
Glenn.
Visitation will be at St. James Episcopal Church on Saturday, June
16, 2012 from 9 to 10 a.m. followed by the Funeral Service at 10 a.m. Interment
will follow at Greenoaks Memorial Park in Baton Rouge. Pallbearers will be
Michael Brice, Frank Brice, Jim Ozley, Robert Ozley, Dr. Jeffrey Hyde, Doyle
Johnson, and Fred Johnson.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2012, Baton Rouge, East Baton Rouge Parish, LA, Obituary
Published in The Advocate from January 3 to
January 5, 2013
Graveside service honoring the life of Roy Mack Posey will be held
on Saturday, January 5, 2013, at 11:00 a.m., in Beulah Cemetery at Marthaville,
LA, under the direction of Rose-Neath Funeral Home in Coushatta, LA.
Mr. Posey, age 93, of Baton Rouge, LA, passed away Monday, December
31, 2012. He was born to the late Willie S. Posey and Geneva McMurray Posey of
Coushatta, LA.
Mr. Posey was preceded in death by his wife of 69 years, Roxie
Blankenship Posey; their
daughter, Barbara Ann Posey Garland; and two brothers, Jack Posey and Bill
Posey of Coushatta, LA. Mr.
Posey attended Northwestern State and Louisiana Tech Universities.
Mr. Posey was employed by Dealers Truck Equipment in Baton Rouge for over 30
years. Mr. Posey was an active member of the Masons for 68 years. He was a 32nd
degree Scottish Rite Mason and a charter member of the East Gate Masonic Lodge
F & AM #452 located in Baton Rouge, LA.
Mr. Posey is survived by his sister, Mary Adaline Posey of
Coushatta, LA; his grandson and primary caregiver, Ron Garland, Jr. of Baton
Rouge, LA; and granddaughter, Kim Garland.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2014, Baton Rouge, East Baton Rouge Parish, LA, Obituary
Verneta L. Eubanks, a resident of Baton Rouge, passed away on
Sunday, November 16, 2014 at the age of 87. She retired as a receptionist for
the East Baton Rouge School Board for over 30 years.
She is survived by her children, Deborah Standfill Ross, Gregory
Standfill and wife, Marie; grandchildren,
Mia Johnson and husband, Derrek, Marc Holloway and wife, Elizabeth, Melissa
Murphy and husband, Braden, Christine
Blankenship and husband, Chad, and
Heather Voisin and husband, Chase; great-grandchildren, Josh Johnson, Catherine
Johnson, Lauren Smith, Garrett Holloway, Ashton Murphy, Madalyn Murphy, Brooke
Hoffmeister, Johnny Blankenship, Nicholas Blankenship,
Kaitlyn Blankenship, Josh Blankenship,
and Hunter Voisin; great-great-grandchild, Ashlyn Smith; and sister, Mamie
Gunter.
Preceded in death by her husband, Edwin Eubanks; former husband,
Thomas Standfill; and siblings, Viola Simmons, and Kelly Lenderman.
Private services will be held in private.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2014, Baton Rouge, East Baton Rouge Parish, LA, Obituary
Published in TheAdvocate.com from Dec. 8 to
Dec. 10, 2014
Billie Ruth Sweeney Hargrove, 85, of Baton Rouge passed away
Tuesday, December 2, 2014, at Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center.
She was a loving and devoted wife and second mother to her niece,
Tammy Ozley Brice. Billie was affectionately known as "GG" to her
grandniece with whom she was like a Grandmother.
Billie was also known as "Aunt Billie" to her many nieces and
nephews. She had many hobbies but especially enjoyed boating. Billie will long
be remembered for her generosity and love for her family and friends. Billie
would light up a room with her smile and warm heart.
She was born in Alabaster, Alabama on February 23, 1929, and
graduated from Thompson High School. Billie married James O. Hargrove in 1949.
Shortly after their marriage they moved to Baton Rouge. They celebrated their
61st wedding anniversary in 2009. Billie and her sister, Vivian, owned and
operated Two Sister's Beauty Salon in Baton Rouge for over 40 years.
Billie is survived by her niece, Tammy Ozley Brice, and husband,
Michael Brice, her grandniece, Mary Wells Brice, and numerous nieces and
nephews.
She is preceded in death by her husband, James Hargrove; her
parents, John Robert Sweeney and Mary Ethel Sweeney of Alabaster, Alabama; her sisters, Ella Mae Blankenship, Annie Johnson, Eva Harwell, Lallage Attaway, Kate Posey; and her
brothers, John Robert Sweeney, Jr., Patrick Sweeney, Leland Sweeney, and Leo
Glenn.
Pallbearers will be Michael Brice, Jim Ozley, and J. R. Ozley.
Honorary Pallbearers will be Doyle Johnson, Fred Johnson, and Jimmie Johnson.
Visitation will be at St. James Episcopal Church on Wednesday, December 10,
2014 from 11 a.m. to 12 noon, followed by the funeral service at St. James
Episcopal Church at 12 noon. Internment will follow at Greenoaks Memorial Park
in Baton Rouge.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2015, Baton Rouge, East Baton Rouge Parish, LA, Obituary
The Advocate, (Baton Rouge, LA) Date: February 17, 2015
Graveside services will be conducted for Mr. Bobby Keith Blankenship, age 72 [1943], on Thursday, February 19, 2015, 11:00 AM
at Roselawn Memorial Park in Baton Rouge, LA. Shirley Buffkin will officiate the service.
Mr. Blankenship passed away on Tuesday, February 17, 2015 at his
residence.
He is survived by his wife,
Brenda Ray Blankenship; sons,
Darryl Blankenship and wife Jami, Terry Blankenship; grandchildren,
Kris Medders of French Settlement, Keith Blankenship, Tommy Blankenship and Katie Blankenship,
all of Sorrento, and his dog, Bowzer.
He is preceded in death by his father,
Roy C. Blankenship; mother, Cloanah Lehr Baldwin and sister, Mary Sue
Madison.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2015, Baton Rouge, East Baton Rouge Parish, LA, Obituary
Published in TheAdvocate.com from Nov. 30 to
Dec. 3, 2015
Barbara Gunther Loggie passed away in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, on
November 29, 2015, at the age of 90. "Bobbie" was born in Morristown,
New Jersey, and lived most of her life in Wichita Falls, Texas.
She and her husband relocated to Baton Rouge several years ago. For
the past five years, Bobbie lived with her daughter and son-in-law. Bobbie was
a very talented lady who enjoyed many creative outlets. She and her husband
enjoyed growing and propagating orchids. They were active in the Orchid Society
and won numerous awards for their plants. Other hobbies she enjoyed were making
beautiful angels, Santas, and wreaths. For several years, she created intricate
Fabergé'-type jeweled eggs. Most recently, she enjoyed designing jewelry with
her daughter and friends. Bobbie will be remembered as a beautiful, loving lady
who was devoted to her family.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 67 years, Robert G.
Loggie; her parents, Walter and Margaret Gunther; and brother, Walter Gunther.
She is survived by her daughter, Barbara Lynn and husband John;
son, Robin Loggie and wife Lora; granddaughter Erica Lynn and fiancé, Dale
Broussard; granddaughter, Gretta Blankenship and husband
Matt; and great
grandchildren Breanna and
Hudson Blankenship.
A private memorial will be held at a later date.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2016, Baton Rouge, East Baton Rouge Parish, LA, Obituary
Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from Sept. 27 to
Sept. 29, 2016
Linda Ann Gregoire, age 62, passed away on September 25, 2016.
Linda enjoyed sewing, drawing, and spoiling her grandchildren.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Paul J. Gregoire and Mary
R. Gregoire; and Jo-ann Gregoire and Timothy Gregoire.
Linda is survived by her daughters, Mandesa A. Guerin and husband,
Michael, and Rukiya A. Hollins; her grandchildren, Kelly Gregoire, Larry
Dupree, Chon Hervey, Cameron Guerin, and Kaylie Guerin; her sisters, Barbara Blankenship and husband, Joey, Peggy Foret and husband, Pinky, and Grace Troxclair; her
brothers, Gary Gregoire and wife, Maxine.
In accordance with Linda's wishes, no services will be held.
www.resthavenbatonrouge.com.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Joseph Peyton Blankenship – b.31Dec1955 -
Dulac, LA: https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:KLH8-YVS
Relatives - Barbara Marie Gregoire
Blankenship, James Arthur Blankenship, Kimberly A. Blankenship, Rosalynn Marie
Blankenship.
+2018, Baton Rouge, East Baton Rouge Parish, LA, Obituary
The Advocate, (Baton Rouge, LA) - February 21, 2018
Emerson Wilburn Dougherty passed away on Monday, February 19, 2018,
at the age of 90. He was a native and a lifelong resident of Central, LA.
E.W. was a Navy veteran that served his country in WWII. He loved
to garden, work on anything mechanical, enjoyed auctions, cooking and looked
forward to spending time with his family. He will be dearly missed by all and
remembered for his love of life, great sense of humor and being a great mentor
to many.
E.W. is preceded in death by his wife, Louise Baker Dougherty;
parents, Wilburn and Martha Dougherty; sister, Audrey Robertson; nephew, Leevan Randal; and his
four-legged fur baby, Katie Lou.
E. W. is survived by his son, Reggie "Blue" Baker and
wife, Betty; grandchildren, Layne Baker and wife, Brandi, Chad Baker, and
Dustin Baker and wife, Felicia; great-grandchildren, Layna, Gabriel, Billy,
Cory, Carmen and Beau; great-great-grandchildren, Adella and Zoey; sisters, Verl Blankenship and husband, George, Geraldine Kleinpeter and Yvonne Watts; and nieces, Melinda,
Jacquelyn, Rachael and Amelia.
Funeral service will be on Friday, February 23, 2018, at 10:00am at
Greenoaks Funeral Home, 9595 Florida Blvd., Baton Rouge, LA,.
Burial will immediately follow at Greenoaks Memorial Park.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2018, Baton Rouge, East Baton Rouge Parish, LA, Obituary
The Advocate, (Baton Rouge, LA) - April 19, 2018
L.C. Slaton 92, passed on to his eternal
rest on April 18, 2018. He was born on Jan. 12, 1926.
L.C. was a faithful husband being married to Mabel Bowman Slaton,
his beloved, for 58 years. Mabel called him Louis because in her words "No
one is named Louie." They were a beautiful couple. Together Louie and
Mabel had two sons, Louie Charles Slaton Jr and Claude Bowman Slaton. In good
times and hard times, in times of plenty and lean times, in sickness and in
health, they loved, cherished and honored each other until Mabel departed in
death on June 24, 2008.
Mr Slaton was a Naval veteran of World War
II. He was a tail gunner and radioman on the SB2C Helldiver Torpedo Plane, a
very hazardous position. He said a common saying was, "Clean out the back
of the plane and get me another radioman." He was a watchmaker and
locksmith. He retired as a computer maintenance technician for the post office.
Mr Slaton owned and operated Slaton General Store east of Clinton, LA, for over
10 years. L.C. was a member of Westminster Presbyterian Church. He served as a
Trustee of Westminster Church and the head greeter at Westminster Presbyterian.
He is preceded in death by his wife Mabel Loretta Bowman Slaton,
his son Claude Bowman Slaton, his father Henry Clay Slaton, his mother Leta
Pearl Moore Slaton, his brothers Henry Clay Jr and Fred Moore Slaton, and
sister Bobby Lorraine Slaton D'Antoni.
He is survived by his son Louie C Slaton Jr; his grandchildren: Kelly Renee Slaton
Allison, Marsha Catherine Slaton, Brian Joshua Slaton and Kimberly Blankenship Clark; and many
nieces and nephews.
Memorial service for Louie Slaton is Saturday, April 21st, 11:00 at
Westminster Presbyterian Church, 3701 Jones Creek Rd, Baton Rouge. Burial will
be at 2:00 pm at Resthaven Gardens of Memory 11817 Jefferson Hwy, Baton Rouge.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2018, Baton Rouge, East Baton Rouge Parish, LA, Obituary
The Advocate, (Baton Rouge, LA) - December 14, 2018
Reverend Robert E. "Bro. Bob" Anderson, founder of
Louisiana's largest private school, Parkview Baptist School, and longtime
pastor of Parkview Baptist Church, peacefully entered heaven on December 13,
2018. He was 84.
Bro. Bob Anderson was preceded in death by his father and mother,
Alvin and Edith Anderson; brothers Alvin Jr. and Billy
Anderson; and mother- and father-in-law, Jewel and Russell Reeves of
Shreveport.
He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Rochelle Reeves Anderson;
one son, Robert Anderson, Jr., and two daughters,
Susan Anderson McKey and Janet
Anderson Blankenship and husband Rev. Dane Blankenship; a brother, Larry Anderson and wife Helen; and nine grandchildren, Julie, Matthew, and Melissa
McKey; Bobby, Reeves, Sawyer, Carlee, Preslee, and Allie Blankenship .
Funeral services will be Sunday at 2:30 pm at Parkview Baptist
Church (11795 Jefferson Highway, BR 70816). Interment follows at Resthaven
Garden of Memory.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Dane Blankenship
– b.20Dec1955 - Baton Rouge, LA: https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:KLC5-RHZ
Relatives - Dane
M. Blankenship Jr, Dane M. Blankenship-Sr, Janet Anderson Blankenship, Jay
Blankenship, Joy F. Blankenship, Scotty Blankenship, Stanley Fredrick
Blankenship.
Dane M.
Blankenship – b.16Jun1977 - Springfield, LA: https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:29M1-DBM
Relatives -
Amanda J. Blankenship, Amanda S. Blankenship, Dane Mitchell Blankenship, Janet
Anderson Blankenship, Jr Dane M. Blankenship, Matthew David Blankenship,
Stanley Fredrick Blankenship
2019, Baton Rouge, East Baton Rouge Parish, LA, Obituary
The Advocate, (Baton Rouge, LA) - July 2, 2019
Cecil Robinson, native of Start, LA and a resident of Baton Rouge,
went to his heavenly rest Monday, July 1, 2019, at the age of 93 with his
family by his side.
He joined the Navy at sixteen years old after graduation from Start
High School. Cecil participated in the D-Day invasion at Omaha beach. After the
war, he came back to Louisiana to complete his degree at LSU and to marry Kate.
He retired from a career in sales (pumps, swimming pools, and luxury cars). He
was a country boy at heart and enjoyed country music and travel with his wife
Kate.
He is preceded in death by his wife, Kate Mayo Robinson; parents,
Elvin and Willie Harriet Drummond Robinson; brother, Elvin Jr.; sister,
Katherine; daughter, Leslie Cecile; and granddaughter, Laura Camille Batte.
He is survived by daughters, Kelma Kay Batte and Susan Elizabeth
McCarstle and her husband Cecil McCarstle. He is also survived by four
grandchildren, Eric Batte and wife Alison, Lainie Batte Machado and husband
Ray, Claire McCarstle, and Jeffrey McCarstle and wife Amber. He has five
great-grandchildren; a niece, Marilyn Blankenship O'Neill; and nephews,
John Blankenship and Chad Blankenship.
Funeral service will be at 11am, on Saturday, July 6, 2019, at
Rabenhorst Funeral Home East, 11000 Florida Blvd, conducted by Rev. Tim
Boswell. Interment will follow at Resthaven Gardens of Memory.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2015, Central, East Baton Rouge Parish, LA, Obituary
Published in TheAdvocate.com from June 27 to
June 29, 2015
Claudia Miller, a resident of Central, passed away Friday, June 26,
2015 at the age of 83. She was born October 14, 1931 in Hahnville, Louisiana to
Claude and Bessie Percle.
She was a graduate of university High. She was retired from
Community Coffee, where she worked for 33 years. Claudia's love for her family
was evident in the vivid stories she told and her passion for preserving
memories through archiving family photographs, tracing her family photographs,
tracing her family lineage and videoing all family events. There was always a
puzzle in progress next to a deck of cards on her kitchen table and she never
wanted you to leave when you visited.
Claudia is preceded in death by her husband, Vernon Lemoyne Miller,
her parents Claude Joseph Percle and Bessie Marie Lagarde Percle, her brother
Herbet Percle, and a sister Ella Mae "Tiny" Percle.
Claudia is survived by her son, Vernon Dwayne Miller, her sisters Ethlyn Langlois of Baton Rouge
and Carol Ann Blankenship of Ashville, North Carolina and her
numerous nieces and nephews left to cherish her kind and giving spirit.
Service will be Monday, June 29, 2015 at 10:00 a.m. Greenoaks
Funeral Home. Pallbearers will be nephews Mike Percle, Corey Whitaker, Brandon
Escue, Kyle Guidry, Beau Gremillion and Reed Ensminger.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Calcasieu
2012, Lake Charles, Calcasieu Parish, LA, Obituary
Published in Richmond Times-Dispatch on
August 26, 2012
Robert Vincent "Bruiser" Routt, 66, of Lake Charles,
Louisiana, and Kilmarnock, Virginia, died Tuesday, August 21, 2012.
Surviving are his wife of 49 years, Pam Voss Routt; a daughter,
Jennifer R. Clark of Lake Charles, La.; sisters,
Sue Dameron of Quinton and Phyllis
Mae Blankenship of Rustburg.
Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Saturday, September 1 at Currie
Funeral Home, Kilmarnock. Interment will be in White Stone Baptist Church
Cemetery, White Stone.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
East
Carroll
+2016, Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, LA, Obituary
www.tributes.cm/oboituary/show/Dora-Lucille-Honeycutt-104021942
Dora Lucille Honeycutt, age 96 Lake Providence, Louisiana was born
on January 26, 1920, in Sherrell, Arkansas and passed away on October 8, 2016,
in Lake Providence.
Ms. Lucy devoted her life to serving God and dedicated herself to
her family and her community. She worked for over 26 years as a nurse for Dr.
W.A. Paris. For those of you who can remember going to his office, you might
recall that whenever you spoke to his miner bird, Sam, you would immediately
recognize the sound of Ms. Lucy's voice and the various phrases that she would
so often use. In addition to the love she had for her family, Ms. Lucy devoted
over 35 years of her life to serving "her girls" who were living
either at the East Carroll Parish Detention Center or at Louisiana Transitional
Center for Women, in Tallulah.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 52 years, Cleo Ruffin
Honeycutt, her father Frank Carter Walden, her mother Mable Walden, her
brothers Ben Walden and Glen Walden and her sister Wanda
Blankenship.
She is survived by her daughters Dorothy Jones of West Monroe,
Louisiana and Beverly Frantom of Lake Providence, and her son, Steve Honeycutt
and his wife Carolyn, of West Plains, Missouri. She had 7 grandchildren,
numerous great-grandchildren and several great-great grandchildren.
Cox Funeral Home Lake Providence, Louisiana Memorial services will
be held Wednesday, October 12, 2016, at 10:00 a.m. at Providence Church, 175
Estuary Drive, Lake Providence, Louisiana. Officiating will be Reverend Don
Boyett of Providence Church and Reverend Raymond Agent of Freedom Worship
Center, Oak Grove, Louisiana.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Evangeline
2011, Mamou, Evangeline Parish, LA, Obituary
Eunice News (LA) - February 15, 2011
Rosie Lee Hayes died Sunday, February 13, 2011 at 7:11 pm at her
residence. She was 83. Chapel services will be held on Tuesday, February 15,
2011 at 2 pm, with Pastor Keith Sherridan officiating at the Ardoin Funeral
Home Chapel in Mamou.
Survivors include five daughters Pamela Hayes, of Barber Spur,
Jacqueline Arnaud and Fiance, Leroy Gallow, Jr., Penny Granger and husband,
Joe, Laura Fuselier, and husband Charles, all of Mamou, La, and Billie Jean
Landreneau and husband, Johnny of Westwego, La.; one brother, Wilburn Harper of
Tennessee; three sisters, Estelle
Blankenship, of Tennessee,
Mary Ruth Barnes of California and Jessie May Shannon of Alabama; 10
grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Nathan Guy Hayes;
parents, Argle and Lucy Bell Harper; two brothers, Homer Harper and Doyle
Harper; three sisters, Hattie V. Crocker, Shirley Sue Lowe and Florence May
Crocker.
Visitation will take place at the Bodkin Funeral Home in Milan,
Tenn. on Thursday, February 17, 2011 from 9:00 am until 2:00 pm Services;
Interment will follow in the Oakwood Cemetery in Milan.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Grant
2013, Colfax, Grant Parish, LA, Obituary
Published in The Town Talk on Nov. 16, 2013
Funeral services for James Travis Miller, Jr., will be held at 2
pm, Sunday, November 17, 2013, in the White Oaks Chapel of Alexandria, with
Reverend Webb Robinson officiating. Committal services will follow in the
Burrough Cemetery in Gardner. Pallbearers to serve will be Gene Coleman, Will
Coleman, Rod Watkins, Eric Watkins, Travis Brawner, and Dustin Miller. Honorary
pallbearers to serve will be Roxanne Cedus, Cody Coleman, Austin Watkins, and
Jason Miller.
James, 80, of Colfax, entered eternal rest on Thursday, November
14, 2013 in the Colfax Reunion Nursing Home. He was born February 1, 1933 in
Gardner to the union of James Travis Miller, Sr. and Savella McFarland Miller.
James served as pitcher in 1952 when the Oak Hill Softball Team won
the State Championship. He graduated from Oak Hill High School. He was a loving
father, brother, grandfather, great grandfather, great-great grandfather,
uncle, and friend.
He was preceded in death by his parents, James Travis and Savella
Miller, Jr.; his wife, Sibyl Miller; sisters, Marjorie Wall, Idell Hannes, and
infant sister, Elizabeth Miller; infant brother, Morris Miller; nephew, Tommy
Brawner; and niece, Sharlotte Hannes Blankenship.
He leaves behind his loving family to cherish his memory, son, Todd
Watkins, wife Nadine of the Wilda Community; one daughter, Patsy Coleman,
husband Roy of Wilda Community; three brothers, Ben Miller of Gardner; Mick
Miller, wife Linda of Union Hill, and Norman Miller, wife Nona of Alexandria;
five grandchildren; thirteen great grandchildren; two great-great
grandchildren; numerous nieces, nephews, family, and friends.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Iberia
2015, Plaquemine, Iberville Parish, LA, Obituary
Published in TheNewOrleansAdvocate.com from
Nov. 3 to Nov. 5, 2015
Valia Mae Dupre Berthelot, passed away on
Tuesday, November 3, 2015 at 2:53 a.m. at Plaquemine
Manor, [Iberville Parish, LA] at the age of 83. She was retired grocery store owner.
Mass of Christian Burial at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church
on Thursday at 10 a.m., celebrated by Rev. Joe Camilleri. Burial
to follow in Grace Memorial Park. Pallbearers will be Ty, Lee and Kane
Berthelot, Reid Leonard Ronald Dupre, Adam McGehee.
Valia is survived by her two daughters, Cindy Landry and husband
Mark of Plaquemine, Jill Barnett and husband Robbie of Port Allen; two sons,
Richard "Ricky" Berthelot and wife Anna Lee of Bayou Pigeon, Marty
Berthelot and wife Kathy Blankenship of Gonzales; a brother, Ronald Dupree and
wife Anna Faye of Plaquemine; 3 sisters-in-law, Evella and Renee Dupre of Bayou
Pigeon and Joyce Dupre of Plaquemine,10 grandchildren, Keisha Brown and husband
Kerry, Heidi "Boo" Bennett and husband Joey, Desi McGehee and husband
Adam, Reid Leonard, Ty Berthelot and wife Katie, Lee Berthelot and wife Claire,
Guilde Landry, Kinsey Landry, Kane Berthelot and Beau Berthelot; 13 great
grandchildren.
Valia was preceded in death by her husband, Zenor "Zen"
John Berthelot; parents, Willie and Edna Gaudet Dupre; 4 brothers, J. D.,
Garrett, Marlin and Alton Dupre; grandchild, Kyril Landry.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2014, New Iberia, Iberia Parish, LA, Obituary
http://pellerinfuneralhome.com/?pagetype=obitlink&obit_id=1312316
Memorial services will be held at 3:00 PM Saturday, May 24, 2014 at
Pellerin Funeral Home in New Iberia, for Robert “Bob” C. Melendy, 68 who died
Wednesday, May 21, 2014 in New Iberia. Deacon Theo Landry will officiate.
A longtime area resident, Bob was born on March 9, 1946 in Hanover,
New Hampshire to Robert and Elizabeth Wing Melendy. He proudly served our
country in the U.S. Navy during the Vietnam War, and worked as a Senior
Avionics Technician for Avionic Solutions, in Abbeville. His hobbies included
playing cards, shooting pool, and flying.
Survivors include his companion of seven years, Patsy Braus Cathey
of New Iberia; step sons, Wayne Blankenship and wife Joyce of Bayou Lourse, Donald Blankenship of Morgan City; step daughers, Brenda Helveston of Bayou Vista, Deanna Hillebran of Morgan City; brothers, Arthur Melendy of Manchester,
NH, Jon David Melendy and wife Sue of South Stafford, Vermont; sisters, Leona
Ann Clogston and husband Gordon of Sussex, Wisconsin, Heidi Mazzone and husband
Paul of Punta Gorda, Florida; 19 step grandchildren, two of which he raised as
his own, Vernon Paul Perkins and wife Trish of St. Martinville and Carl Pierre
Keiffer of Berwick; 43 step great grandchildren, 11 step great great
grandchildren.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife,
Louise Chauvin Melendy; paternal grandparents, Don Lee and Ellen Phila Melendy;
maternal grandparents, David E. and Annie Wing; step daughters, Ruth Ann Keiffer, Sandra Gail Blankenship, and Debbie Lou Beard.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2016, New Iberia, Iberia
Parish, LA, Obituary
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated for Fred James
Peltier, Sr., age 82, at 10:00am Wednesday, March 2, 2016 at St. Peter's
Catholic Church. Fr. William Blanda will be the celebrant. Interment will
follow at St. Edwards Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Fred Jr., Titus, Brock,
Joshua, and Forrest Peltier, Steven Chaisson, Steven David and Daniel Derouen.
Peter Derouen, his brother-in-law, will serve as honorary pallbearer.
Fred was born February 1, 1934 in Erath to the late Otto Peltier
and the late Lula LeBouef Peltier, and passed away at 10:06 am on Friday,
February 26, 2016 at his residence with his family at his side.
Mr. Peltier enjoyed cooking and sharing meals with family and
friends, listening and dancing to Cajun Music, and spending time outdoors. In
his children's eyes he was the best dad and would do anything to help anyone in
need. His children believed his favorite word was "Chause". He was a
parishioner of St. Peter's Catholic Church, and volunteered at the Sheppard
Pantry and Upper Room (Social Services Center). He was also part of the Jesus
is Alive Prayer group from Nativity Catholic Church, and a Third Degree Knight
with Knights of Columbus Council 1208. He will be missed dearly by all who knew
and loved him.
He is survived by his children; Fred Peltier, Jr. of New Iberia,
Titus Peltier of White Castle, Angela Peltier of Lake Charles, and Crystal
Peltier of New Iberia; his step-children, Steven Chaisson and Karen Carroll of
Shreveport, Michael Chaisson and wife Carrol of Richmond, California, Matthew
Chaisson and wife Beth of Burkley, California; Dr. Selena Chaisson of New
Iberia, Theresa Chaisson of New Iberia; 24 grandchildren and 13
Great-grandchildren; his brothers, Forrest Peltier and Horace Peltier of New
Iberia; and his sisters, Sally
Lacamus, Thelma Lopez, Margie
Blankenship, Mary Darcey, and
Linda Manuel all of New Iberia.
He was preceded in death by his wife of 33 years Mary Derouen
Peltier, Step-son John Chaisson; and a brother, Percy Peltier.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Iberville
+2013, Sunshine, Iberville Parish, LA, Obituary
Published in The Advocate from June 18 to June
19, 2013
Billy G. Blankenship,
70, of Sunshine, LA, unexpectedly passed on to eternal life on Saturday, June
8, 2013.
He leaves behind his wife and best friend of 23 years, Jessie
(Sergent) and his beloved pet "Booger Bear". He was a musician in his
younger years and was a retired pipefitter/welder of Pipefitters Local 198.
Billy was born on November 3, 1942 in Biloxi, MS to the late Milburn "Punch" and Flora (Quave) Blankenship.
Also preceding him in death was his daughter, Tanya
Michelle Blankenship, of
Birmingham, AL.
Along with his wife, Jessie, he is survived by his son, Bryan Casey Blankenship, of Birmingham; his sister,
Betty Blankenship Pylate; and several nieces and nephews, of
Biloxi.
Due to Billy donating his body to research at Tulane Medical in New
Orleans, LA, a memorial service will be scheduled and held at a later date.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Jackson
+2013, Jonesboro, Jackson Parish, LA, Death
http://www.shreveporttimes.com/article/20130222/OBITUARIES01/130221056/Death-notices-Feb-22-2013
Obrie Blankenship,
78, of Jonesboro, died Sunday,
Services at 1 p.m. Saturday at Shady Grove
Baptist Church, Saline; burial in church cemetery; arrangements through
Paradise Funeral Home, Jonesboro.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2013, Jonesboro, Jackson Parish, LA, Tribute
http://www.tributes.com/show/Obrie-N.-Blankenship-95352691
Obrie N. Blankenship, April 2, 1934 -
February 17, 2013, Jonesboro, Louisiana
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Jackson Parish SSDI, http://ssdi.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi ,
Blankenship, Helen
J. 78, 07Sep1931 - 13Jun2010, Jonesboro,
Jackson, LA, LA-435-46-6875
Blankenship,
Mattie B. 75, 28Mar1935 - 16May2010, Jonesboro, Jackson, LA, LA-433-90-3060
Jefferson
2016, Harvey, Jefferson
Parish, LA, Obituary
Published in The Times-Picayune on June 12, 2016
Caroline Hall Mutz passed away on June 8, 2016 at the age of 78
years.
Caroline graduated from L.S.U.N.O. with her BA in Special Education
and earned her M. Ed. from U.N.O. She taught Special Education with Jefferson
Parish, St. Bernard Parish and Plaquemines Parish public schools. As a member
of Faith Presbyterian Church in Harvey, she was very active and worked closely
with their pre-school program as well as the Church board with different
projects and campaigns. She was also a member of the Red Hat Society and leaves
behind many friends. Throughout her life, she touched the hearts and minds of
so many and while she will be sadly missed, her life will be celebrated.
Beloved wife of the late Robert J. Mutz. Mother of Deborah Mutz, Catherine M. Blankenship
(Scott) and Steven R. Mutz (Cheryl). Grandmother of Becky, Michael, Nicholas and Ali. Sister of Jim Hall (Carol) and Rosie Koinzan. Daughter of the late James Hall and Gwendolyn Shoaf Hall Bonaci
(the late Joe). Also survived by other loving relatives
and friends.
Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the
Memorial Services at Faith Presbyterian Church, 2525 Apollo Avenue (near
Lapalco Blvd.) in Harvey, LA on Saturday, June 18, 2016 at 11 AM.
For directions or to view and sign the online guest book, please
visit: www.mothefunerals.com.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2017, Harvey, Jefferson
Parish, LA, Obituary
Published in TheNewOrleansAdvocate.com from
Feb. 15 to Feb. 18, 2017
Frances "Betty" Angelina Cortez Leonard 71, entered
peacefully into heaven on Sunday, February 12, 2017, surrounded by her loving
family.
A native of New Orleans, Louisiana and a
lifelong resident of Harvey, Louisiana. "Betty" worked as a laborer in the shrimp factory
and also cashier at A & G Cafeteria in Gretna, LA. She enjoyed needle
point, reading books, crossword puzzles, and mainly spending quality time with
her family and friends.
A loving mother of Amanda Cortez and Scott
Michael Leonard. A proud grandmother of Brandon Joseph Cortez (Annalisa Morrison)
and great grandmother of Brianna Michelle Cortez and Ayden Keith Cortez.
Daughter of the late Frances Angrisano Cortez and Elmo
Cortez, Sr. Sister of Claudia Cortez
Badeaux (Steven), Elmo "Sonny" Cortez, Jr. (Terri), Phyllis Cortez Blankenship (the late Mark) and the late Michael Joseph Cortez.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend a Memorial Mass at St.
Rosalie Catholic Church, 600 Second Ave., Harvey, LA
70058 on Saturday, February 18, 2017 at 11:00 am. Interment
following at a later date.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2016, Jefferson, Jefferson
Parish, LA, Funeral
Fayette Tribune (Oak Hill, WV) - August 3, 2016
Tina Renee Blankenship Cook, 49, of Jefferson, La., formerly of Oceana, died July 30, in
Jefferson.
Service 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Aug. 5, Stafford Family Funeral Home,
Lynco. Burial in Lester Cemetery, Brier Creek. Arrangements by Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2016, Jefferson, Jefferson
Parish, LA, Obituary
Published in Independent Herald from Aug. 9
to Aug. 10, 2016
Tina Renee Blankenship Cook, 49 [1967], of Jefferson, LA formerly of Oceana passed away on
Saturday, July, 30, 2016 in Eastern Jefferson General Hospital, Jefferson, LA.
Funeral services were held on Friday, August 5, 2016 in the Chapel
of Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV with Rev. Algie Cook officiating.
She was laid to rest in Lester Cemetery, Brier Creek, WV.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2016, Jefferson, Jefferson
Parish, LA, Obituary
http://www.staffordfamilyfuneralhome.com/Obituaries.html
Tina Renee Blankenship Cook, 49, of Jefferson,
LA formerly of Oceana passed away on Saturday, July, 30, 2016 in Eastern
Jefferson General Hospital, Jefferson, LA. She was born on May 31, 1967 in
Welch, WV a daughter of the late Roger Blankenship and the late
Betty Jean Massey Lester.
In addition to her parents she is
preceded in death by her grandfather Tom Massey.
Survivors include her husband Brian
Carpenter of Jefferson, LA; a daughter Brittany Michelle Cook and fiance'
Marcus Fortner of Brenton; two sons Steven Ray Blankenship and fiance'
Marsha Arrington of Baileysville and Greggory Scott Church of Oceana; a brother
Roger
(Angie) Blankenship of Charleston; stepfather Milford Clinton Lester of Baileysville; three grandchildren
Kyra
Blankenship, Peyton Blankenship and Taylynn Fortner; and a host of other loving
family and friends. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 PM on Friday, August
5, 2016 in the Chapel of Stafford
Family Funeral
Home, Lynco, WV with Rev. Algie Cook officiating. She will be laid
to rest in Lester Cemetery, Brier Creek, WV.
+2016, Marrero, Jefferson
Parish, LA, Obituary
In Memory of Mark
Phillip Blankenship May 30,
1953 - April 1, 2016
Arrangements under the direction of
Westside Leitz-Eagan Funeral Home, Marrero, Louisiana.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2013, Metairie, Jefferson Parish, LA, Obituary
The Times-Picayune, (New Orleans, LA) - May 5, 2013
Scott Allan Ferguson, age 54, passed away on Wednesday, March 20,
2013. He resided in Metairie since 1977 and was a Supervisor for the Jefferson
Parish Department of Water East Bank for 30 years before retiring. Scott was a
loving husband, stepfather, brother and friend.
He was preceded in death by his parents Robert H. and Eleanor
Ferguson.
He is survived by his devoted wife,
Barbara Blankenship Ferguson, step children Melissa, Jacob and Sarah. His siblings Tom (Kathy). Bob (Marion) and Sherry F. Majoy
and a host of nieces and nephews. He will be greatly missed by his loving
family and always remembered for the kind, gentle and loving man that he was.
A Memorial Service will be held on May 11, 2013 at noon at Gardens
of Memory Memorial Park, 630 Central Ave, Bay St
Louis, MS 39520.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2017, Metairie, Jefferson
Parish, LA, Obituary
Published in TheNewOrleansAdvocate.com from
Jan. 20 to Jan. 23, 2017
Mrs. Irma Soden Palmisano, daughter of the late Irma Valley Soden
& Robert John Soden, Sr., was born June 9, 1936 in New Orleans, LA. She
passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 17, 2017 at her Metairie home
surrounded by her family.
Irma had an insatiable zest for life. She loved shopping, dancing,
traveling and spending time with family and friends. She attended and graduated
from Enunciation High School. She worked for Bell South and Sears. She was
united in marriage to Anthony Joseph Palmisano, Jr. in September 1954. This
union was blessed with three children: Terrye, AJ, and Steven.
Irma was preceded in death by her parents, Irma & Robert Soden;
her first husband, Anthony J. Palmisano, Jr.; her second husband, Derryl A.
Dossmann; and her brother Robert J. Soden, Jr.
Her beautiful life will forever be cherished in the lives of her
three children: Terrye (Michael) Rabalais of Powell, OH, A.J. (Sheila)
Palmisano, III of Metairie, LA, and Steven (Julie) Palmisano of Covington, LA.;
ten grandchildren: Amy (Kelly)
Kammann, Kelley (Jason) Mitchell, Megan (Micheal) Sexton, Lindsey Rabalais,
Lauren Palmisano, Ryan (Kristin) Palmisano, Semmes (Lauren) Blankenship, Brittany (Andrew) Serpas, Miranda (Ryan)
Palmisano, and Steven Palmisano Jr.; seven great
grandchildren: Haley Kammann, Cody & Krista Palmisano, Caston
Palmisano, Mila & Aliana Serpas, and Olivia Blankenship;
one sister, Linda Franz of New Orleans, LA; and a host of loving and caring
family and friends.
Funeral Mass will be held on Monday, January 23, 2017 at Garden of
Memories Funeral Home, 4900 Airline Drive in Metairie, LA at 11:00 am.
Interment will be in Garden of Memories Cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2017, Metairie, Jefferson
Parish, LA, Obituary
The Times-Picayune, (New Orleans, LA) - January 26, 2017
Alvin Barnes Andrieu, Jr. died peacefully in his home on January
18, 2017, after fighting a long, difficult battle with Lewy Body Disease, which
he faced with incredible strength and unwavering courage. His loving wife of 33
years, Sandra Carlin Andrieu, was at his side when he left this world, as she
was throughout his battle. Al was born on Oct. 27, 1943 in New Orleans, La. to
Alvin B. Andrieu, Sr. and Doris Lifsey Andrieu.
In addition to his wife, Al is survived by his sister, Joyce A.
Albert; mother-in-law, Phyllis G. Carlin; sisters-in-law,
Michelle C. Blankenship and Susan C. Scheinuk (Edward); nephews, James L. Albert (Jenny),
Christopher M. Albert, Taylor M. Scheinuk, Randy W. Blankenship,
John E. Scheinuk; niece, Hilary C. Scheinuk and great niece and nephew, Mason
and Marigny Albert.
Al was a native of New Orleans. He attended St. Aloysius and East
Jefferson High School, was a graduate of the University of Southwestern
Louisiana and a member of the SAE Fraternity. Al enjoyed life, participating in
triathlons, skiing and traveling and had a passion for sports cars. He
especially loved spending time with friends, family and pets, most recently his
beloved Cody. He owned and operated Al Andrieu Doors for 23 years. Al's life
seemed too short to many, but those who knew and loved him would agree that he
filled those years to the brim with kindness, generosity and a positive spirit.
Al will be deeply missed.
Al was a member of St. Catherine of Sienna Church (105 Bonnabel
Blvd. Metairie, La.) where visitation will begin on Saturday, January 28, 2017
at 10:00 AM followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 12:00 noon. Interment
will immediately follow at St. Louis Cemetery #3 in New Orleans, LA.
In lieu of flowers, please kindly consider donations to the Lewy
Body Dementia Association or to the Louisiana SPCA. Arrangements
by JACOB SCHOEN & SON FUNERAL HOME. Condolences may be left at
www.schoenfh.com.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2019, Metaire/Kenner, Jefferson Parish, LA, Obituary
The Times-Picayune, (New Orleans, LA) - October 23, 2019
Vance K. Blankenship Jr. a resident of Metaire/Kenner, LA, passed away unexpectedly at home
Monday, October 7, 2019, at the age of 84. He was born in Atlanta, GA, The son
of the late Thelma Hill and Vance
K. Blankenship Sr..
He graduate of Cambell HS, and attended
Tulane University.
He was Beloved husband of
Lolly Fassbender Blankenship, father
of Vance (Ken) Blankenship
III (Leslie) and Susan Hammer, and Stepfather to Liz Ashley (Bruce), Huey Fassbender Jr,
Shawn Fassbender (Debra), Kevin Fassbender, Jay Fassbender (Christy). Brother
of Harriet Meyers (James). Survived by 13 grandchildren, two of who preceded
him in death, Sgt Huey Fassbender III, and Kevin Fassbender Jr. Also survived
by 4 great-grandchildren,
Vance loved his camp and the people of Point Aux Chene, where he
spent time trawling and fishing. He and Lolly spent many weekends entertaining
family and friends at the camp they named "Quoge." They loved
traveling and visiting National Parks, cruising, and casinos. Vance served his
country in the US Navy, and was the owner of Vance's Texaco and Ken Texaco
service stations in Metairie/Kenner.
The Rev. A. J. Heine, Jr. officiated at the private service and
burial on October 12, 2019.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Jackson
2015, Jonesboro,
Jackson Parish, LA, Funeral
Published in Shreveport Times on Oct. 16,
2015
Eddie Blankenship,
48, 10/14/2015, Jonesboro, LA
Paradise Funeral Home, 10/17/2015, 1:00 PM,
Bethany B.C.-Quitman, LA. Bethany Cemetery
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Lafayette
2011, Carencro, Lafayette
Parish, LA, Obituary
Published in the The Advertiser from August 27 to
August 29, 2011
http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/theadvertiser/
Funeral services
will be held on Monday, August 29, 2011, at a 10:00 AM Mass of Christian Burial
in La Chapelle de Martin & Castille in Lafayette, for Shirley Marie Senac
(1934 - 2011), who died peacefully on Thursday, August 25, 2011 at Evangeline
Oaks Nursing Home in Carencro. Shirley would have been 77 years old on
September 16, 2011. Interment will be in Calvary Cemetery. Reverend Louis Allen
Breaux, Associate Pastor of St. Benedict the Moor Catholic Church in Duson,
will be the Celebrant of the Funeral Mass and will conduct the funeral
services. Lisa Roy Sheppert, organist and soloist, will sing "On Eagles'
Wings, "Be Not Afraid", "How Great Thou Art", "I Can
Only Imagine" and "Because He Lives" for the services.
Pallbearers will be Johnnie Zerangue, III, Flint Zerangue, Chad Zerangue,
Dustin Melancon, Scott Fontenot, Ed Calongne, Jason Juban, Flint Zerangue, Jr.
and Johnnie Zerangue, IV. Honorary Pallbearers will be William Blankenship, Chester Wyble, Johnnie Zerangue, Jr., Jay
Tomlin and Olan Loveless, Jr.
She is survived by her three sisters, Savannah Senac Zerangue and
her husband Johnnie, Judy Senac
Blankenship and her husband William and Myra Senac Wyble and her husband Chester; and numerous nieces
and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, Edwin George and Vernice
Huval Senac. Shirley will be dearly missed by her family, friends and all who
knew and loved her.
2010, Lafayette, Lafayette
Parish, LA, Obituary
Published in the The Advertiser on December 2, 2010
http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/theadvertiser/
A Memorial Service will be held Saturday, December 4, 2010 at 2:00
p.m., at First Christian Church, 1400 W. University Ave. at Congress, in
Lafayette, for Jean Leonard, age 78, the former Jean Shirley Clark, who passed
away Friday, November 19, 2010 at Meadowbrook Specialty Hospital in Lafayette.
The Rev. Ted Standley, pastor of First Christian Church, will officiate at the
service, with a reception following in the church hall.
Jean Shirley Clark was born in Dallas, TX on December 23, 1931, and
grew up in Fort Worth, TX, graduating as Valedictorian at North Side High
School in 1949. She attended Texas Christian University in Fort Worth, majoring
in Elementary Education. In Fort Worth she worked at Leonard's Dept. Store and
at Southern Production Co., where she met her future husband, Bud Leonard. They
married in 1952 and moved to Baton Rouge in 1953. In 1955 the Leonard couple
and their two young children moved to Lafayette, where they had two more
children and raised their family. Mrs. Leonard moved to Arnaudville in 1979, then returned to Lafayette in 1996. Since 2006, Mrs. Leonard
resided at Camelot of Broussard.
Mrs. Leonard continued her education at USL. She taught
Kindergarten at First Presbyterian Church, Preschool at Stepping Stones Nursery
School, and substituted at public schools in the Lafayette area. Mrs. Leonard
also worked for Smart Corporation processing medical records. Mrs. Leonard was
a member of First Christian Church.
Survivors include one sister, Joanne Morton of Paradise, CA; three
daughters, Betsy Palmer and her husband Kerry of Lafayette; Laurie Leonard of
Plaquemine; Amy Anderson and her husband Doug of Baton Rouge; one son, John
Leonard of Arnaudville; four grandchildren, Chris Palmer and Charlie Palmer of
Lafayette; Bryan Anderson of Houston, TX; Alesia Anderson of Baton Rouge; and
her former husband, W. A. "Bud" Leonard of Arnaudville. Mrs. Leonard
also leaves behind three nieces of California, Cathy Brimm, Suzanne Craig and
Holly Morton and their families in California, Washington and Florida.
Mrs. Leonard was preceded in death by her parents, Joseph Hilary Clark and Lilly Ray Blankenship Clark; and two infant siblings, Joseph Hilary Clark, Jr. and Mary
Catherine Clark.
2011, Lafayette, Lafayette
Parish, LA, Obituary
Published in the The Advertiser on December 24, 2011
http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/theadvertiser/
Memorial services are pending for Glen Dale Alleman, 68, who passed
away on December 17, 2011 at 7:40 PM at his residence. Mr. Alleman, a resident
of Scott, Louisiana, was the son of the late Norbert Alleman of Mire, Louisiana
and the former Amie Louvierre of Lafayette, Louisiana.
He is survived by his wife, Sheila Alleman of Lafayette, Louisiana;
one daughter, Shadonna Alleman Blankenship and husband
Sammy of Youngsville, Louisiana; two step-sons,
Kevin Babineaux and wife Flower of Breaux Bridge, Louisiana and Kirk Babineaux
and wife Katina of Youngsville, Louisiana; three grandchildren, Trent Romero, Shelby Blankenship
and Eric Bui; one great granddaughter, Briley Romero; one sister, Susan Begnaud
and husband Donald and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Kirk and
Robert Alleman.
2012, Lafayette, Lafayette
Parish, LA, Obituary
http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/theadvertiser/
Ovide Alleman (1935 - 2012). Funeral services will be held Monday,
April 23, 2012 at 10:00 a.m. in Evangeline Memorial Gardens Chapel in Carencro
for Ovide Alleman, age 76, who passed away Friday, April 20, 2012 at 1:35 a.m.
at his residence in Lafayette. Interment will be in Cedar Hill Cemetery. The
Rev. Carl Benton, pastor of Living Glory Church, will officiate at the
services. Pallbearers will be Brian Alleman, Trevor Alleman, Douglas "Joe
Douglas" Badon, Casey Stephens, Colby Stephens and Chase Stephens.
Mr. Ovide was a native of Carencro and a resident of Lafayette. He
never met a stranger. His charismatic demeanor and outgoing personality led him
to people whose lives he changed forever. A loving husband, caring father,
faithful friend and entrepreneur, he was a hard worker. Whatever Ovide set his
mind to, he accomplished. He began his career in the oilfield, working for
Frank's Casing Crew for thirty-seven years before establishing Alleman's Water
Well Drilling Company. He was a member of Living Glory Church, where he helped
for many years. Ovide was a man of faith and courage, serving as an evangelist,
ministering in prisons and winning souls for Jesus. If you would ask him, he
would tell you that his assignment on this earth was first, leading people to
Christ. Ovide is now in heaven, his real home, celebrating with all of those he
led there.
Survivors include his wife, Peggy Alleman of Lafayette; one son,
Brian Alleman of Rayne; three daughters,
Lora Alleman Blankenship and her husband, Randy, of Mumford, AL, Kaysha Alleman Pemberton
and her husband, Garlon, of Gulfport, MS and Annie Venable Alleman of
Lafayette; six grandchildren, Casey Stephens, Colby Stephens, Chase Stephens,
all of Mumford, AL, Trevor Alleman of Lafayette, Amber Harper of Brooklyn, NY
and Hayden Pemberton of Gulfport, MS; six great grandchildren; and two sisters,
Viola Trahan of Carencro and Bernida Cormier of Breaux Bridge.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Alcide Alleman and
Arthemise Hayes Alleman; two brothers, Joseph Bennett Reed and Joseph Eugene
Alleman; and two sisters, Annie LaPoint and Theresa Langlinais.
2012, Lafayette,
Lafayette Parish, LA, Engagement.
http://www.theadvertiser.com/article/20120422/LIFESTYLE1004/204220317
Lisa and Troy Shaw of Lafayette and Lee
Courvelle of Cankton announce the engagement of their daughter, Ashley Renee
Courvelle to James Kelley Blankenship, son of Kelley and Joyce Blankenship of New
Iberia.The wedding will be held at 6:30 p.m. Friday, May 4, 2012, at Sunny
Meade in Scott.
The bride-elect is a 2010 graduate of the
University of Louisiana at Lafayette with a Bachelor of Science in nursing. She
is a registered nurse employed at The Regional Medical Center of Acadiana in
the Medical-Surgical Unit.
The prospective groom is a 2010 graduate
of the University of Louisiana at Lafayette with a Bachelor of Science in
nursing. He is a registered nurse employed at The Regional Medical Center of
Acadiana in the Emergency Room.
2014, Lafayette, Lafayette Parish, LA, Obituary
Published in the The Advertiser on Jan. 21, 2014
Susan A. Begnaud, Lafayette;
A private, family graveside service will be held at a later date
for Susan Begnaud, 65, who passed away January 18, 2014 at Lafayette General
Medical Center.
Survivors include her beloved husband, Donald James Begnaud of
Lafayette; her daughter Jennifer Kelly and her husband John of Lafayette; her
son Ross Edward Begnaud of Lafayette; two sisters-in-law, Barbara
"Bobbie" Breaux of Lafayette and Priscilla "Pris" Begnaud
of Carencro; three grandchildren, James Michael and Justin Lee Kelly of
Lafayette, and Mae Cherie Begnaud of Arabi, La.; three nephews, Gary Breaux and
his wife Tina of Duson, Aaron Begnaud of Carencro, and Henry Griggs and his
wife Amanda of Carencro; and one niece,
Shadonna Alleman Blankenship and her husband Sammy of Lafayette.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Norbert "Al"
Alleman and Aimee Louviere Alleman; her son Robert Dale Begnaud; three
brothers, Robert John Alleman, Glen Dale Alleman, and Kirk Joseph Alleman; and
two brothers-in-law, Ted Breaux and Archie Begnaud.
Susan was a lifelong resident of Lafayette. She was the secretary
at Universal Sign Company since 1969, and considered the family owners Kermit
and Dewey Boudreaux and their families special friends.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2015, Lafayette, Lafayette
Parish, LA, Obituary
Published in TheNewOrleansAdvocate.com from
Jan. 22 to Jan. 24, 2015
Douglas Charles Jones, Sr. was born with love on October 1, 1952 to
the late Alfred and Alister Jones in New Orleans, LA.
Doug was a product of New Orleans Public and Catholic schools. He
attended Alfred Lawless Elementary and Junior High Schools and became the first
Non-Catholic to receive a scholarship to ST. Augustine High School where he
graduated from with a High School Diploma. He also attended the University of
Arkansas-Pine Bluff on a full Music Scholarship. Douglas final days were spent
enjoying life in Lafayette, Louisiana surrounded by family and friends.
Douglas leaves, his loving sister, Helen Anthony; children, Shawn King, Delisa, Necol,
Alister Jean, Delaney, Courtney
Blankenship, Douglas, Jr., and
a devoted friend, Patty Hurst; 11 grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews,
cousins, friends and associates to cherish the love and fond memories they
shared.
Funeral Service will be on Saturday, January 24, 2015 at 9200 I-10
Service Rd., Nola for 4:00 pm. Burial is Private.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2016, Lafayette, Lafayette Parish, LA, Obituary
Published in the The Advertiser on Nov. 25, 2016
Joseph M. "Pee Wee" Broussard, age 97, passed away at his
residence on Tuesday, November 22, 2016 surrounded by his family. He was a
native of Vermilion Parish, born February 12, 1919, being the 13th of 14
children born to the late Mozard Broussard and the late Azelima Mhire
Broussard.
Mr. Broussard was raised in the Kaplan/Indian Bayou area and was a
country boy at heart. At the time of his death, he had reached the age of 97
years old, making him the oldest surviving member of his family.
His first passion was music, being a self-taught banjo and guitar
player as well as a vocalist. His formal music career began with Mr. Al Terry's
band, a local favorite. He later played with "Happy Fats" (Leroy
Leblanc) and the Rayne-Bo Ramblers. This is when he earned the name "Pee
Wee" as he was the smallest member of the band. During 1940-1941, the band
traveled to Dallas to record for RCA and played a live show regularly at a
Lafayette radio station, KVOL.
With the onset of WWII, Mr. Broussard enlisted in the U.S. Army in
1942. He served six months as a medic at LaGarde General Hospital in New
Orleans. He received an honorable discharge from the Army.
Following his military service, he began a career in sales while
still moonlighting as a musician. While working at Rayne Wholesale, he was
introduced to his future wife, Anna Maria Spaetgens. Joseph and Maria were
married November 28th, 1945 at St. Leo's Church in Roberts Cove.
Joseph continued to work in sales, primarily in the food industry,
at one time owning his own business, Bruce's Cash Grocery, in Rayne. Following
the birth of their first daughter in 1948, the Broussards moved to Lafayette
and bought the home they have lived in ever since. Joseph remained in the food
industry for many years until his retirement from B.F. Trappey and Sons in
1982.
Music continued to be a very important part of his life. He
remained close to his musician buddies playing for dances, in nursing homes or
just informal "jam" sessions at his home. In later years, he worked
diligently and successfully to teach himself how to play the violin. He enjoyed
playing music and making taped recordings for friends and family.
Joseph and Maria were faithful members of the Cathedral of St. John
the Evangelist Parish for almost 70 years. For many years he was a member of
the Holy Name Society in his parish. He taught his family many valuable lessons
about family love and family ties, always putting God first,
being happy with the blessings you were given and just enjoying life.
Joseph was preceded in death by his parents Mozard Broussard and
the former Azelima Mhire.
Joseph is survived by his wife of over 70 years, Anna Maria
Spaetgens Broussard; five daughters,
Faye Blankenship and her
husband James, Betty Serrette and her husband Johnny, Laura Gardner and her
husband Adrian, Elaine Thibodeaux and her husband Dempsey and Judy Dugas; ten
grandchildren; seven great grandchildren; and many loving nieces and nephews.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, November 26,
2016 at 10:00 AM at the Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist in Lafayette.
Burial will be in St. Leo's Church Cemetery in Roberts Cove, Louisiana. The
Very Reverend Chester C. Arceneaux VF, Rector of the Cathedral of St. John the
Evangelist will be the Celebrant of the Funeral Mass and will conduct the
funeral services. A Rosary will be prayed Friday at 7:00 PM in Martin &
Castille Funeral Home. Pallbearers
will be Dempsey Thibodeaux, Johnny Serrette, Brian Blankenship, Nicholas Thibodeaux, Hayden Dugas and Ron Broussard.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2017, Lafayette, Lafayette Parish, LA, Funeral
http://www.tributescom/obituary/show/Valeria-Wommack-104568878
Valeria Blankenship Wommack 101 of Lafayette,
Louisiana passed away on March 14 2017.
She was married to Victor.
Funeral Services will be held at 11:00AM on Thursday March 16 2017
in the Delhomme Chapel of the Flowers for. Reverend Richard Humphries will
conduct the funeral services. Graveside services will be held at Naples
Cemetery in Texas on Friday March 17 2017 at 3:00 pm.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2017, Lafayette, Lafayette Parish, LA, Obituary
http://obittree.com/obituary/us/louisiana/lafayette/delhomme-funeral-home/valeria-wommack/2880001/
Valeria Blankenship Wommack, July 31, 1915 –
March 14, 2017. Mrs. Wommack, a resident of Lafayette, was the daughter of
the late William Blankenship and the former Fannie Hamilton.
She was preceded in death by her parents;
her husband, Victor Wommack; one brother, Carroll Blankenship and one sister,
Molly Kesler.
She is survived by her daughter, Vicki
Perry and husband, David and one grandson, Victor Perry and wife, Rose.
Funeral Services will be held at 11:00AM
on Thursday, March 16, 2017 in the Delhomme Chapel of the Flowers,
Reverend Richard Humphries will conduct the funeral services. Graveside
services will be held at Naples Cemetery in Texas on Friday, March 17, 2017 at
3:00 pm.
+2018, Lafayette, Lafayette
Parish, LA, Death
Published in the The Advertiser on Jan. 26, 2018
Dana Irene Blankenship, 53, Lafayette, 24Jan2018, Delhomme Funeral Home.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Dana I.
Blankenship – b.29Jan1964 –, Lafayette, LA: https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QJNY-MW9Z
Relatives -
Douglas Wayne Blankenship, Janet Eastham Blankenship, Robert W. Blankenship.
Janet Eastham
Blankenship – b.05Aug1935 – Lafayette, LA:
https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:KLCP-8YY
Relatives - Dana
I. Blankenship, Douglas Wayne Blankenship, Kathleen Sixkiller Blankenship,
Robert W. Blankenship.
SSDI: Janet E.
Blankenship, 61, b.05Aug1935 – d.27Apr1996, Issued OK
Kathleen
Sixkiller Blankenship – b.12Jul1941 – Slidell, LA:
https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:KLCJ-BCY
Relatives -
Gerald Martin Sixkiller, Janet Eastham Blankenship, Kelly Sixkiller Pichon,
Robert W. Blankenship.
+2018, Lafayette, Lafayette
Parish, LA, Death
http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/theadvertiser/obituary.aspx?page=lifestory&pid=187993500
Published in the The
Advertiser on Jan. 28, 2018
Dana Irene Blankenship, age 52, was
born in Norman, OK, and resided in Lafayette, LA. Dana went to be with the Lord
on Wednesday, January 24, 2018 at Lafayette General Medical Center.
Dana was employed with Leading Health
Care of Louisiana as a home health aid, as well as being a nursing school
student at South Louisiana Community College. Dana was a Broadcast Journalism
graduate of the University of Louisiana.
Dana is survived by her son David
Richards of Lafayette, her father, Robert Blankenship of Tyler, TX;
and brother, Doug Blankenship of Plano, TX.
A Celebration of Life service will be
conducted on Tuesday, January 30, 2018 at 4:00pm at Delhomme Funeral Home, 1011
Bertrand Drive, Lafayette, LA 70506, in the Magnolia Room.
Robert W.
Blankenship – b.19Sep1932 – Tyler, TX: https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:KLZ9-SWV
Relatives - Dana
I. Blankenship, Douglas Wayne Blankenship, Janet Eastham Blankenship, Kathleen
Sixkiller Blankenship.
Lafourche
2010, Thibodaux, Lafourche
Parish, LA, Obituary
http://www.dailycomet.com/article/20100111/OBITS/100119962
Ronald D. Moody, 71, a native of Uvalde, Texas, and resident of
Thibodaux, died Jan. 9, 2010. There will be no services.
He is survived by his wife, Sylvia Moody; sons, Ronald D. Moody Jr.
and James M. Moody; daughters Karen Hendrick and Christine Fitch; sister, Janet
Swint; six grandchildren and one great-grandchild.
He was preceded in death by his parents, James Moody and Anita Blankenship Moody; and brother, David Powell.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2014, Thibodaux, Lafourche
Parish, LA, Obituary
Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from Dec. 2 to Dec.
3, 2014
Lacy Anthony Marcotte, 79, of Thibodaux, formerly of Cottonport,
passed away Saturday, Nov. 22, 2014, at the Bailey House in Bunkie, [Avoyelles Parish, LA].
A memorial service will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at the Church of the
Little Flower Catholic Church in Evergreen. Burial will be in St. Mary's No. 2
Cemetery in Cottonport.
Those left to cherish his memory are his sisters, Illy M. Vigil, of
Baton Rouge, Theresa M. Lemoine, of Bunkie, and Vera M. Wainwright, of
Metairie; nephews, Doug Miller, of Baton Rouge, Michael Bordelon, of
Cottonport, James Lemoine, of Flower Mound, Texas, Richard Lemoine, of
Pineville, Clint Wainwright, of Houston, Texas, Mark Wainwright, of Kenner, and
Scott Wainwright, of Metairie; and nieces,
Chantelle Blankenship, of
Bunkie, Janie McDonald, of Baton Rouge, Glenda Gause, of Houston, Texas, and
Janet Barnett, of Miramar, Florida.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Louis and Lenore Marcotte;
sisters, Rita M. Bordelon and Gladys M. Andress; and nephew, Greg J. Lemoine.
Lacy was a veteran of the U.S. Army. He was a graduate of ULL with
honors, held a Master's Degree from Northwestern University with honors, and a
PhD from the University of Georgia with honors. He was an advisor for Phi Kappa
Theta Fraternity, president of the International Reading Association, and
president of Thibodaux Friends of the Library. Lacy was a professor and
Department Chair in the College of Education at Nicholls State University.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2015, Thibodaux, Lafourche Parish, LA, Obituary
Avoyelles Journal, Marksville
Weekly News, Bunkie Record
(Avoyelles Parish, LA) Date: February 22, 2015
James Patrick "Jimmy" Cappel, 83, of Thibodaux, LA died
Wednesday morning, February 18th, of complications from pneumonia at Thibodaux
Regional Medical Center. Jimmy was born December 2, 1931 to May Roy Cappel and
Ernest Berchmann Cappel in Marksville Louisiana, the second of six children.
Jimmy was raised in Marksville and Alexandria, Louisiana and
graduated from Menard High School. He attended Mary Hill Seminary in Pineville,
Louisiana from 1950-51, served in the Fourth Army Infantry from 1954-1956, and
studied Art at Louisiana State University from 1956-1957.
An artist both by trade and in the kitchen, Jimmy was a
quintessential Louisianan, happiest when cooking seafood gumbo for friends and
family or painting scenes of his beloved bayou cypress trees. Though raised in
central Louisiana, Jimmy gravitated to New Orleans in the early 1960s. In 1966
he met his partner of 47 years, Myrt Beeler, and they lived for many years in
the Faubourg Marigny before retiring to Thibodaux, Louisiana in 1994.
Jimmy loved all celebrations, but especially Mardi Gras, and was a sought-after costume designer. He created
his own costume masterpiece for his reign over the 17th Annual Krewe of
Petronius Ball Masque in 1978, served as its Captain in 1980, and would again
don a Mardi Gras crown in 2013 when chosen to reign as
King of the Krewe of Venus by his peers at the Lafourche Home for the Aged.
A loving son, he spent a great deal of time helping to care for his
beloved mother May in her later years. He will be long remembered for his vast
talent, incredible imagination, infectious laugh and twinkling blue eyes. He
leaves a legacy of beautiful artwork hanging in the homes of family and friends
throughout the country, as well as a worn wooden box of recipes created,
curated and annotated for over sixty years that will continue to be prepared
with him in mind for many decades to come.
He was predeceased in December of 2013 by his beloved partner, Dr.
Myrton Beeler, and by many pets over the decades, most especially his treasured
collie, Noodle.
He is survived by his daughters, Maroy Merino of Dallas, Texas and
her husband Bob Merino; Cherry Cappel of New Orleans, Louisiana, and her
partner Beth Blankenship; his former spouse Anne Cappel of New
Orleans; three grandchildren, Sarah Merino, Bert Merino and Matthew Merino of
Dallas, Texas, and his five cherished siblings and their spouses: Teeny Kuhn of
Morristown, NJ and husband Don, Edmund Cappel and Caroline Cappel, both of
Thibodaux, La., Fred Cappel and wife Sally, and Dick Cappel and wife Eileen,
all of Lake Charles, La.; and 7 nieces, 5 nephews, 10 great-nieces, 11
great-nephews and their families, and one irascible pomeranian, Danny-Boy.
A memorial mass will be held on Friday, March 13th, at 10 a.m. at
St. Joseph Co-Cathedral in Thibodaux, Louisiana, followed by a remembrance
celebration at the home of his sister, Caroline Cappel, with Edmund on piano,
of course.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2019, Thibodaux, Lafourche
Parish, LA, Obituary
Avoyelles Journal, Marksville
Weekly News, Bunkie Record
(Avoyelles Parish, LA) - April 4, 2019
Anne Cappel, Counsellor, Artist, Genealogist, died January 12, in
New Orleans of complications from a stroke. Anne was born June 15, 1937 to
Minnie Marzelle Cherry and Ryan Joseph Couvillon in Marksville, Louisiana.
A 1959 graduate of LSU, Anne received her MSW from the University
of Lafayette; she was a Vocational Rehabilitation counselor and was integral to
the early years of the adolescent unit at Central Louisiana State Hospital in
Pineville, Louisiana. She later developed a VR Resource Library in Baton Rouge
and spent many years in the VR office in New Orleans. She lived and worked in
central and southern Louisiana throughout her life, and spent a dozen years in
Texas helping her "grandbabies" grow up. She lived twice in New
Orleans, her favorite place on earth. Anne loved being with her family,
laughing until she cried, really, really sweet wine, romance novels, baseball,
bad puns, and good food -- especially crawfish.
She was an accomplished artist, writer, photographer and
researcher. She embraced technology, acquiring her first Mac in the mid-80s and
creating her last artwork on her new iPad a week before her death. A voracious
reader, she touted e-books as her favorite invention of the 21st century. She
solved problems and crossword puzzles with ease, cooked wonderfully and was a
curious and happy traveler. Strong-willed and soft-hearted, she faced adversity
with courage and grace, and found delight in even ordinary circumstance.
Triumphantly self-reliant, she believed in herself and was enthusiastically
supportive of those she loved. She never encountered a light that needed to be
quite that bright or a door that could not have been closed just a little more
quietly.
She is survived by two daughters, Anne Maroy Merino of Dallas,
Texas, and Caroline Cherry Cappel of Thibodaux, Louisiana, and their spouses, Robert Merino and Elizabeth Blankenship; three extremely beloved grandchildren,
Sarah Anne Butler of Houston, Texas, and Robert Ryan Merino and Matthew Louis
Merino of Dallas, Texas; and two brothers, John Wade Couvillon of Baton Rouge and
Michael J. Couvillon of Fort Walton Beach, Florida. She is remembered and
missed every single day.
A memorial gathering will be held at the St Genevieve Family Center
at 815 Barbier Ave. in Thibodaux, Louisiana from 1-3pm on April 13th.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2019, Thibodaux, Lafourche
Parish, LA, Obituary
The Courier, (Houma, LA) - July 12, 2019
Donna Cash Pelcha, born on Aug. 6, 1940, passed away on July 9,
2019. She was a native of Dillsboro, Ind., and a resident of Thibodaux. She was
78 years old.
She was known to lots as "Ms. Donna" and too many others
as mom, grandma, sister and was a friend to many. Ms. Donna was a loving,
caring, tough, hardworking woman and a devoted Christian. She loved spending
time with her family and would often put them above herself. She attended
Dillsboro High School in Indiana, class of 1958. Many knew her from her years
as a manager at Bonanza Restaurant. When she retired, she went on to be a
funeral assistant for approximately eight years for Landry's and Samart Funeral
Homes. Even though her earthly life here has ended and she is with the Lord
now, Mom will be missed by all who knew her.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Pelcha Sr.; son,
Ronald Crosby; parents, Dale and Mildred Cash; and grandchildren, David Wallace and Chance Blankenship.
She is survived by sons, Mark Crosby, Robert Pelcha II and Shane
Pelcha; daughters, Carla Crosby and Retana Holman; sisters, Cheryl McIntosh;
grandchildren, Chad Crosby, Faith Millette, Kimberly Sanchez, Patrick Ledet,
Brittany Phillips, Robert Pelcha III, Kaylen Pelcha, Stephen Pelcha, Chandi
Pelcha, and Alexia Pelcha; niece, Tracey Bradley; and nephew, Jason McIntosh. Donna
is also survived by 14 great-grandchildren.
Religious services will be celebrated at 11 am, at the Samart
Funeral Home, 4511 W. Park Ave. in Gray, LA. Burial will follow at Rogers
Cemetery in Bayou Blue, LA.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
LaSalle
2017, Trout, LaSalle
Parish, LA, Obituary
Avoyelles Journal, Marksville
Weekly News, Bunkie Record
(Avoyelles Parish, LA) - August 29, 2017
James Ellis Carter, 47, resident of Trout, passed away at his
residence on Sunday, August 26, 2017. He was born on January 13, 1970.
He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Mary
Reynolds Engles and Ellis Engles, Jr.; paternal grandparents, Aubrey Carter and
Ralph Carter; and his step-mom, Mary Be Be Carter.
He leaves to cherish his memory his daughters, Lillian Marie Carter
of Trout, Angelrose Mary Carter of Trout; sons, Bradley Cole Carter of Jena,
Hunter Blake Carter of Trout, Jacob Paul Gagnard of Boyce, Kuincey Ellis Randal
Carter of Trout; stepson, Austin James Blankenship of Bunkie; sisters, Cheryl Denise Carter
of Duson, April Racquel Arnold of Deville, Kimberly Leanne Carter Swiggett of
Pineville, Brittany Danielle Carter of Gardner; brothers, Cade Daniel Carter of
Pineville, and Aubrey Christine Carter. He is also survived by three nieces,
four nephews and two great nephews.
Visitation will be held for James Ellis Carter on Saturday
September 2, 2017 beginning at 5 p.m. until 10 p.m. at Escude' Funeral Home of
Mansura.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Lincoln
2016, Grambling, Lincoln
Parish, LA, Funeral
El Dorado News-Times (AR) - March 4, 2016
Mildred Blankenship,
91, of Grambling, La., passed away on Thursday, Feb. 25, 2016.
Funeral will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, March 5 at Paradise
Funeral Chapel in Arcadia, La. Burial will take place at Grambling Memorial
Garden in Grambling.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2013, Ruston, Lincoln Parish, LA, Obituary
Bluefield Daily Telegraph (WV) - February 15, 2013
Lucille Duggan, age 91, Ruston, La. died Thursday, February 7, 2013
at the Ruston Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, in Ruston, Louisiana. She was
formerly a long-time resident of Princeton, W.Va. Born September 17, 1921 in
Pickens County, Ga., she was a daughter of the late
Clemar E. Fann and Daisy S. Pendley. She was a 1937 graduate of Pickens County
High School and the Gainesville Cosmetology School, in 1939.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her
husband of 33 years, John Edwin Duggan, Sr., daughter, Betty Ann Duggan, two
brothers, Floyd and Stanton Fann, and by two sisters, Mrs. Rosa Goforth and
Mrs. Pauline Gilbert.
She was the retired owner and operator of The Donut Shop, which was
located on Mercer Street in Princeton, where no one went hungry regardless of
ability to pay. Prior to her time in Princeton, she operated a grocery store in
Green Valley, W.Va., managed a peacock farm in Alachua County, Fla., and was a
military aircraft fuselage mechanic while stationed at Warner Robins AFB during
World War II. She was a devoted member of the Maranatha Baptist Church in
Princeton for many years.
She is survived by her children, John Edwin Duggan, Jr. and wife,
Patricia, of Calhoun, La.; and Linda Brownholtz and husband, William, of
Beverly Hills, Fla.; brother, Olin Fann, Jasper, Ga.; eight grandchildren, John David Duggan,
Princeton, W.Va., William
Blankenship , Homerville, Ga.,
Wendee Ulmer, Bryson, Texas, Joseph Brownholtz, Columbia, S.C., Lynn Gilreath,
Covington, Ga., Blake Brownholtz, Columbia, S.C., Dona Arrant, Calhoun, La.,
and Preston McCarvill, Calhoun, La.; twenty-one great-grandchildren, and two
great-great grandchildren.
Funeral services were held at 12:00 p.m., Friday, February 8, 2013
at Kilpatrick Funeral Home in Ruston, La., with Reverend Brad Jones
officiating. Burial followed at Serenity Gardens Cemetery in West Monroe, La.
Her grandsons and great-grandsons served as her pallbearers.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Livingston
2014, Albany, Livingston Parish, LA, Obituary
Published in The Advocate from May 7 to May 8,
2014
A Mass of Christian Burial will be conducted for Mrs. Betty Lingoni
Alford , age 80, at 11:00 am Saturday, May 10, 2014 at St. Stevens Catholic
Church in Whitehall, LA with Fr. Jason Palermo officiating. Interment will
follow at Holy Rosary Catholic Church Cemetery in St. Amant. Pallbearers will be Travis Alford,
Benjamin Graham, Jimmy Alford, Anthony
Blankenship, Marty Walker and
Numa Blanchard. Jonathan Walker will serve as honorary pallbearer.
A native of New Orleans and resident of Albany, LA, Mrs. Alford
passed away at 8:00 pm on Tuesday, May 6, 2014 at her residence.
She is survived by her sons, Arthur Joseph "Joey" and
wife Cindy Alford, Alan "David" and wife Wren Alford, Aaron James
"Jimmy" and wife Linda Alford, Adam Daniel "Danny" and wife
Patty Alford; stepson, Alvin Dean Alford, III; sisters, Lois Marie Tauzin, Sylvia
Marie Brewer; grandchildren, Tegan
Alford Graham, Morgan Alford LeJeune, Brandy Alford Blankenship, Travis David Alford, Jessica Alford Stratton, Aaron James
"Jimmy" Alford, Jr., Ericka Alford Mangum, Chelcie Marie Alford;
step-grandchildren, Lori Alford Taylor, Jonathan and Mary Walker and Mandy,
Jason and Wendy Thomas; great-grandchildren,
Ryley Danielle Gonzales, Kollen Anderson, Ella-James and Griffen Graham, Ava
LeJeune, Connor and Aubrey Blankenship,
Jason David Alford, Alexis Durst; step-great-grandchildren, Ashley, Allison and
Amanda Walker, Jada, Jolee and Jaci Thomas, Austen, Ashton and Aiden Taylor and
Bralyn Bourque. She was preceded in death by her husband, Alvin Dean Alford,
Jr., parents, Emmett J. Lingoni and Milda Dugas Lingoni and sister, Delores
Marie Lingoni.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2016, Denham Springs, Livingston Parish, LA, Obituary
Published in TheAdvocate.com from May 24 to
May 26, 2016
Graveside services honoring the life of Jerry Alvin Sanders, 58,
will be at 2:00 PM on Thursday, May 26, 2016 at Pleasant Hill Cemetery in
Pleasant Hill, LA with Reverend Joe Farrister officiating. Pallbearers will be
Fred Sanders, Jr, Oliver Ray Sanders, David Sanders, Terry Sanders, Bryan
Covington, and DJ Shoalmire.
Jerry was born on August 29, 1957 in Converse, LA to Fred and
Corrine Smith Sanders and passed away on May 22, 2016 in Denham Springs, LA.
Preceding Jerry in death were his parents Fred Sanders, Jr and Corrine Sanders Blankenship, and step son Patrick "Tommy"
Broadway.
Those left behind to cherish his memory are his daughters, Angel
Sanders Covington of Denham Springs, Robin Sanders and DJ Shoalmire of Denham
Springs; brothers, Fred Sanders, Jr and wife Delia of Cameron, LA, Oliver Ray
Sanders of Pleasant Hill, LA, David Sanders and wife Margaret of Gonzales, LA,
Terry Sanders and wife Tami of Walker, LA; step
brother, Dennis Blankenship and wife Becky of Pleasant Hill, LA;
grandchildren, Matthew Sanders, Adam Covington, Kaden Sanders, Ryland
Shoalmire; son-in-law, Bryan Covington, 8 nieces and nephews, including his
beloved niece Allison Sanders.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2015, Holden, Livingston Parish, LA, Obituary
Published in TheAdvocate.com from July 16 to
July 18, 2015
Martha Meares Miller; A
resident of Holden passed away at her home early Thursday, July 16, 2015 at the
age of 77.
Visitation will be held at Seale Funeral Home, Livingston on
Saturday, July 18, 2015 beginning at 12:00pm. Rev. Carl Sullivan will conduct
funeral services at 3:00pm. Burial will follow in St. James Baptist Cemetery in
Holden.
She is survived by three sons, Joe Miller, Ronald Miller and
Rhonda, and Mark Miller and Sherri, daughter, Sheila Pate and Charles, numerous
grandchildren and great-grandchildren, two brothers, Wayne Meares and Jimmy
Meares, and five sisters, Lellyan
Davis, Edith Terry, Connie Burgance and Wendell, Brenda Blankenship and Billy Tom and Vickie Whisenant and Keith.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Jodie and Estelle Meares,
husband Joe H. Miller, son, Jesse Miller, three brothers, Louis, Lum and Gary
Miller, and sister, Linda Peterson.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2015, Livingston, Livingston Parish, LA, Obituary
Published in TheAdvocate.com from May 14 to
May 17, 2015
Cindy Ann Allen, age 58, passed away peacefully at her home on
Wednesday, May 13, 2015. She was a native of Maringouin, LA and resident of
Livingston, LA. She was a devoted wife and loving mother, grandmother, and
friend.
Cindy is survived by her loving husband, Randy Allen; daughters,
Tamblie Babin and husband, Joseph, Kayla Allen and fiancé, Jazmun Lathers;
sons, Randy Allen, Jr. and wife Alice Allen, Chance Allen and wife, April
Allen; sisters, Kathy Gueho and
husband, Fred, Marlene Whitehead and husband Michael, Darlene Blankenship and late husband, Butch, Lilian Ross and Husband MeMe, Cherry
Lemieux; brothers, Sammy Allen and late wife, Millie, Danny Allen and wife,
Roma, David Allen and wife, Barbara, Bobby Allen and wife Tari; grandchildren,
Andre, Kyle, Misty, Raymond Jr., Rusty, Brandon, Austin and wife Cherish,
Chase, Rainey, Raleigh, Chance Jr., Hannah, Kai, Jayse, Kree; great grandchild,
Kyrin.
Cindy is preceded in death by her parents, Lois and Eugene Allen;
in-laws, Marie and Lawrence "T Man" Allen and numerous other family
members.
Visitation will be held at Ourso Funeral Home of Gonzales on
Sunday, May 17, 2015 from 3:00 pm until service time at 8:00 pm.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2012, Maurepas, Livingston Parish, LA, Obituary
Published in The Advocate from November 8 to
November 10, 2012
Ronald Eno Poche Jr., A native and resident of Maurepas, he died at
his home at 2:20 p.m. on Wednesday, November 7, 2012. He was 38 years old.
Visiting will be held at at Maurepas Baptist Church, from 6:00 p.m.
until religious service at 9:00 p.m. on Saturday, November 10, 2012. Religious service to be conducted by Brother Mike DePhillips.
He is survived by his father, Ronald Poche, Sr.; mother, Darlene Blankenship Moore; daughter, Kayla Quamme; brothers, Shane Poche and wife, Lauren
and their daughter, Olivia, Adam Poche and wife, Kristy and their daughters,
Mackenzie and Laklyn; grandchildren, Heyli and Breydin Quamme; grandparents, Glenn Blankenship and Nita Picou; and ex-wife, Jonette
Baham.
Preceded in death by his son, Hunter Poche; grandmother, Myrtle Blankenship; grandfather, Eno Poche; godfather, Butch Blankenship; uncle,
James Blankenship; aunt, Dianne Vampran; and uncle, Howard
Vampran. Arrangements by Church Funeral Services &
Crematory, St. Amant. 225-644-9683. www.churchfuneralservices.com
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2014, Walker, Livingston Parish, LA, Obituary
Published in TheAdvocate.com from Dec. 5 to
Dec. 7, 2014
Thomas Murray Glascock, Sr., age 83, a resident of Walker, LA, went
to be with his Lord on December 5, 2014. He was born on December 13, 1930 in
the Oldfield Community of Livingston Parish.
He was an avid outdoorsman, who loved to hunt. He also enjoyed
gardening and tending to his animals and loved spending time with his
grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Mr. Tom is survived by his daughter, Geneva "Tee" Crow
and husband Olen; sons Thomas "Tom" Glascock, Jr. and wife Kim, Jack
Glascock and wife Sheryl; sisters, Hilda McMeans, and Nelda Smith and husband
Lloyd; grandchildren, Thomas "Trey", Micah, Travas, Jack, Jr., and
Derek Glascock, Hannah Pierce, Joshua and Jacob Crow; and eight
great-grandchildren.
He is preceded in death by his parents,
Ovis and Pauline Blankenship Glascock, and his
wife, Mabel Paine Glascock.
Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the
services for Mr. Glascock at Brandon G. Thompson Funeral Home, west of Hammond,
on Saturday, December 6, 2014 with the visitation starting at 6:00 p.m. until
9:00 p.m. The visitation will continue at Mangum Chapel United Methodist
Church, in Walker, LA, on Sunday from 1:00 p.m. until the funeral services at
2:00 p.m. Interment will follow at Salem Cemetery. Bro. Huey Moak will
officiate.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
1930 Census, Ward 08, Livingston Parish,
LA,
Glascock, Leona 46, F, LA, Head,
Widowed
Glascock, Ovis 26, M, LA, Son,
Single
Glascock, Lester 19, M, LA, Son,
Glascock, Van 07, M, LA, Son,
Glascock,
Pauline 15, F, LA, Dau,
Single
https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:XMYG-8XC
1930 Census, Ward 04, Livingston Parish,
LA,
Glascock, Oris 25, M, LA, Head,
Glascock,
Pauline B. 15, F, LA, Wife,
https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:XMYG-HYG
Natchitoches
+2015, Natchitoches, Natchitoches Parish, LA, Obituary
http://www.meaningfulfunerals.net/fh/obituaries/obituary.cfm?o_id=3021263&fh_id=10503
Vera Russell Bayles (March 31, 1930 - March 28, 2015)
Vera Bayles, affectionately known as “Blinky”, was taken home by
her celestial angels on March 28, 2015 at 3:40 am while surrounded by her
daughter and her nurses, Theresa, Tiawana, Sharday and Alise at Natchitoches
Regional Medical Center in Natchitoches,
[Natchitoches Parish,] LA. She was brought into this world at the home of her loving
parents, Lila Blankenship and Roy Ellis Russell, on March 31, 1930
which was located on Russell Hill bordering Red Dirt and Bayou Derbonne not far
from Derry, LA.
After graduating from Cloutierville High School she married James
Aubrey Foshee. This union produced five children. They all grew up on Sabine
Street. It was the meeting place and hang out. There were children and
teenagers everywhere! Someone was always playing a joke on someone else.
Birthdays, teaching kids to drive, parties; if it happened, it happened on
Sabine Street! Question was, “You live here or ride a bicycle?”
Vera was always there to lend a helping hand or just sit and listen
to what you had to say. She would give anything she had if she thought you
needed it. “Why did you do that?”, people would ask.
Her reply was, “Just because…”. No woman could wear an
evening gown like Vera. Turn on the music and she became the bell of the ball.
Arthur Murray hang on to your tie!
Fast forward quite a few years. She met and married Willard Bayles
who had three children who were grown and married. She waved goodbye to the
city life! She enjoyed being a homemaker, cooking, sewing, doing arts and
crafts, being an avid reader, with a library of her own (including movies), and
making quilts. She received great gratification in keeping the home fires
burning in the yard regardless of what the temperature was outside! She had
four sewing machines and two Sergers©. When one would break she would call her
daughter in Baton Rouge, “My Serger is broke. You need to come fix it.” She
replied, “Why not sew something else?” “Because my Serger is broke.” said Vera.
“Mother you have five more machines.” She asked again, “I know but I am doing
rolled hems. You need to come fix my machine. You do make house calls?” Vicki
responded, “Yes, mother.” Then she and her husband would drive to Winnfield.
She was a pistol!
Grandchildren and great grandchildren began to be the joy of her
life. She taught them how to care for orphaned squirrels and how to recognize
various species of birds. She loved living. Her favorite outdoor activities
were going to garage sales, exploring old cemeteries and going shopping at
Couley Pointe Mall. She found many priceless treasures there. When she had to
leave her home, on Saline Lake in Winnfield, and her beautiful snow white manx
cat, Pepper, it broke her heart.
For her 79th birthday her daughter Vicki and niece Gale Russell
Thomas took her to Big MaMou to kick her heels up and listen to the different
zydeco bands. That’s where Vera showed Gale her first lounge lizard. An
exciting sober time was had by all.
With her quick wit and pretty smile it didn't take long for her to
settle in and become a cherished resident at The Courtyard. Her passion was the
church services. One day she told Rev. Doug Lee she wanted to be baptized but
she couldn't get to Cane River. The next thing she knew it had been arranged
that she would be baptized there in the whirlpool bath. A group of aides lifted
her up and she became the first resident to do so. She was saved, forgiven, and
white as snow. The smile on her face was infectious. Praise the Lord!
She was preceded in death by her parents, Lila “Bay” and Roy E.
Russell; two sons, Dennis Aubrey Foshee and Mark Russell Foshee; a daughter,
Ruth Ann Foshee; a step daughter, Gail Procell; four sisters, Mildred
Broussard, Jean Johnson, Doris Miller, and Elmae Bierden; three brothers,
Donald Glenn, Jimmy Ray, and Gerald Wayne Russell; two husbands, J. Aubrey Foshee
and Willard Bayles; son-in-law, Curtis Houston Curry; and precious niece, Judy
Carol Dortlon.
Those left to cherish her memory include her daughter, Vicki Foshee McCorkel of Natchitoches, LA; her son,
“Tiger” Kevin Foshee of Bossier City, LA; two stepsons, Ralph (Jean) Hernandez
of Flora, LA and Charles (Shirley) Hernandez of South Carolina; 13
grandchildren, Lisa McCorkel Wright of Boulder, CO, Thomas McCorkel , III of
Baton Rouge, LA, Dennis Lane Adams Foshee of Montgomery, LA, Justin Foshee
McElwee of Florida, Jodi (Mark) Foshee Pierce of Winnfield, LA, Michael
(Nicole) Foshee of Winnfield, LA, Kori (Shawn) Foshee Brosette of Fairview
Alpha, LA, Bruce (Peggy) Hernandez of Flora, LA, Becky (Jason) Phillips of
Flora, LA, Tony (Shirley) Hernandez of South Carolina, Christie Graves of
Robeline, LA, Kerry Valdez of Eugene, and Shannon Mencia of Robeline, LA; 19
great grandchildren, Jacob Wright of Colorado, Kyle Wright of Shreveport, LA,
B.G. Adams Foshee of Montgomery, LA, Taylor Smith of Winnfield, LA, Morgan
Dugas of Winnfield, LA, Jescey Pierce of Winnfield, LA, Roman B. McCorkel of
Lake Charles, LA, Gabriel McCorkel of Baton Rouge, LA, Keri Grant of Baton
Rouge, LA, Ashley Grant of Baton Rouge, LA, Blayne McCorkel of Baton Rouge, LA,
Curtis McCorkel of Baton Rouge, LA, Tanner Hernandez of Flora, LA, Dunkin
Hernandez of South Carolina, Jacqueline and Melissa Strebeck of Robeline, LA,
Dustin Elkins of Robeline, LA, Jennifer Sims of Robeline, LA, and Malakai
Sandoval of Robeline, LA; ten great great grandchildren, Ian Wright of
Colorado, Kameron Lynch McCorkel of Baton Rouge, LA, Jacksen and Trafford
Foshee of Winnfield, LA, Jenna and Jonah Elkins of Robeline, LA, Alexis and
Elyssa Strebeck of Robeline, LA, Laykyn and Austin Sims of Robeline, LA, and
Hunter Rivers of Robeline, LA; a special friend, Bobbie Cedars Garner of
Natchitoches, LA.
She was a beautiful, fascinating, mysterious and spectacular
person! She will be missed.
A memorial service to celebrate her life will be announced at a
later date.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Orleans
2019, Algiers, Orleans
Parish, LA, Obituary
The New Orleans Advocate, (LA) - March 23, 2019
Gwendolyn Ann Jolly passed away peacefully on Friday, March 22,
2019 at the age of 74.
She will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved her. Gwen was
a faithful parishioner of Holy Spirit Catholic Church in Algiers where she
served as a lector, Eucharistic Minister and volunteer.
She is preceded in death by her parents, James A. Clement and Dolly
Clement Gebhart.
She is the beloved wife of Jack J. Jolly. She is the loving mother of Jamison Blankenship (Moira). She is the devoted grandmother of Frances Rose Blankenship. She is the cherished sister of Karen C.
Humphrey ("Buzz"). She is the loving aunt of Jamie Palmer, and Alton
"Slugger" Humphrey (Meredith). She is also survived by great nephews,
other family and friends.
Funeral Mass at 11:00 am, on Monday, April
1, 2019 from the Chapel of Mothe Funeral Home, 7040 Lapalco Blvd., Marrero, LA.
Private family interment at a later date.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2011, Lakeview, Orleans Parish, LA, Obituary
The Times-Picayune, (New Orleans, LA) - April 28, 2011
Marion "MiMi" Tricou Drake passed away peacefully on
Tuesday, April 26, 2010. Marion was a resident of Lakeview for 56 years at 601
Lane Street. Her hobbies included sewing for her children and grandchildren.
She enjoyed knitting, cooking, ceramics and entertaining. She had the pleasure
of being a member of a very close ladies card group for 50+ years. Her greatest
memories included spending years on the Mississippi Gulf Coast with five
generations of her family.
She was preceded in death by her husband John Mailhes Drake, and
her brother, Manny Tricou.
She is survived by her six children, Tom Drake (Donna), Jane Flower
(Patrick), Roger Drake, Julie Drake, Ann Harvey (Sedge), Lynn Drake Clark
(Berke); grandchildren, Eddie and Davina Drake, Travis Flower (Vaile) and Julie
Flower Klibert (Kevin), Sarah
Blankenship , Elise and Paige
Weber, Jack Harvey, Drake and Jenna Foto, two beautiful great-grandchildren,
Olivia and Gabrielle Klibert, and by two sisters, Adabel Tricou Hilbert and
Julie Tricou Lecorgne.
In lieu of flowers, donations to St. Joseph Hospice, 1400 Gause Blvd.,
Suite 200, Slidell, LA 70458, or the Alzheimer's Association.
Visitation and Mass will be at St. Dominic Church, 775 Harrison
Avenue, New Orleans, LA, on Friday, April 29, 2011.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2015, New Orleans, Orleans Parish, LA, Obituary
Published in The Times-Picayune from Mar. 18 to
Mar. 20, 2015
Matthew B. Collins, Sr. passed away on Tuesday, March 10, 2015,
surrounded by his loving family.
Son of the late Melvin Collins, Sr. and Cora Ella (Jones) Collins;
Beloved husband of the late Lucille Algere Collins;
He is survived by his two sisters, Sybil Mobley of Tallahassee, FL
and Melissa Waters of Shreveport, LA; his daughter,
Barbara Blankenship of Harbor City, CA and his son, Matthew B.
Collins Jr. and host of nieces, nephews, grandchildren and great grandchildren.
He had an enormous impact on many lives and will be deeply missed.
Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the
Memorial Service at DW Rhodes Funeral Home Chapel, 3933 Washington Ave, New
Orleans, LA on Saturday, March 21, 2015 at 2:00 pm;
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Barbara Collins Blankenship – b.28Apr1944
- Harbor City, CA; https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:KT74-V5X
Relatives: Carmichael James Blankenship,
D. Blankenship, Fred D. Blankenship, Frederick D. Blankenship, Nicole Michele
Blankenship.
CA, Birth Index,
http://www.vitalsearch-ca.com/
Blankenship,
Nicole M. - F, b.1970/10/04 – Collins - Los Angeles
CA, Birth Index,
http://www.vitalsearch-ca.com/
Blankenship,
Fred D. - M, b.1974/09/12 – Collins - Los Angeles
+2016, New Orleans, Orleans Parish, LA, Obituary
Published in TheNewOrleansAdvocate.com from
Apr. 9 to Apr. 13, 2016
Wayne A. Blankenship, Jr. passed away on Saturday, April 2, 2016, due to complications
following surgery. Born in 1924, he was the son of the late Wayne A. Blankenship, Sr. and Mabel Nolen Blankenship of Eldora, IA.
A native of Iowa, he joined the Marines after high school and proudly
served in WWII. He relished telling stories of his time spent in the Marines
throughout the rest of his life. He graduated from Yale University in 1947 and
started his long career in the oil and gas business shortly thereafter. He
worked for Standard Oil of Indiana, Amoco, as a Professional Landman for almost
30 years, where he served as Manager of the Land Department of the New Orleans
office. He then continued in the business with independent oil companies,
Langham Petroleum as Vice President, and Crescent Oil and Gas as President. He
also served as president of two professional associations, American Association
of Professional Landmen in 1975, and Professional Landman Association of New
Orleans in 1968.
Upon retirement, he found a new interest in acting, and for about
15 years he was cast in many Little Theater plays – dramas as well as musicals.
As a Political Science major, he also loved politics and enjoyed writing more
than a few Letters to the Editor (most of which were published) to local newspapers
as well as other publications. Many of his nights were spent at home debating
with the "talking heads" on various news shows.
Brother of the late Jack Blankenship of Parachute, CO. He was preceded in death by his loving first wife, Mary Kopchik Blankenship, in 1975.
Beloved husband of Lynn
Godelfer Blankenship for
thirty-five years. Loving father of Randy Blankenship of
Houston, TX, Ronald Blankenship (Priscilla), and
step-father of Carlo Fantozzi. Proud grandfather of Randy
Blankenship, Jr. of Dallas, TX.
Memorial Service at St. Paul's Episcopal Church, 6249 Canal Blvd.,
New Orleans, LA 70124, on Tuesday, April 12, 2016 at 10 AM. A Marine Corps
honors service will follow the funeral in front of the church.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2016, New Orleans, Orleans Parish, LA, Death
Published in Clarion Ledger on Oct. 9, 2016
Doris Blankenship, 77 [1939], New Orleans, died 10-03-2016.
Arrangements: Dean Memorial Funeral Home.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2016, New Orleans, Orleans Parish, LA, Obituary
Published in TheNewOrleansAdvocate.com from
Oct. 6 to Oct. 10, 2016
Doris Jean Alexander Blankenship passed away peacefully on Monday, October 3, 2016 at the age of 77
[1939].
Loving mother
of; Tony Blankenship (Soledad), Marvin Blankenship, Jr. (Vanessa), Annette
Blankenship Robertson and Lynette Blankenship. Sister of; Gloria Harper, Elouise McLaughlin (Ronald), Lurlean
Williams, J. T. Alexander, J. D. Alexander and the late Annie Dora Hardy. Grandmother of; Marcus, Tyrese and Cameron Blankenship,
Ashley and Roslyn Robertson and the late Ralph Robertson, II. She is
also survived by two aunts, Bernice Tillis and Limmie Shepherd, a host of
nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Relatives and friends of the family, Pastors, officers and members
of Franklin Avenue B.C., Jerusalem M.B.C. in Brandon, MS, and Second Mount
Olive B.C., also employees of V.A. Medical Center, Abundant Life Adult Day
Health Care, Passages Hospice, Kingsley House, Jim Simmons & Associates
Realty, Candyland Kinder Kollege and New Orleans Firemen's Federal Credit Union
are invited to attend a Funeral Service at Franklin Avenue Baptist Church, 2515
Franklin Avenue, on Saturday, October 8, 2016 at 10:00 am. On Monday, October
10, 2016 a Funeral Service will be held at Jerusalem Missionary Baptist Church,
446 Jerusalem Church Rd., Brandon, MS 39042 at 11:00 am. Interment: Jerusalem
Missionary Baptist Church Cemetery in Brandon, MS.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Marvin Jr Blackenship – b.21Apr1966 - Heidelberg, MS: https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:KL4C-D1Q
Relatives - Annette N. Blankenship,
Clarence W. Blankenship, Doris Blankenship, Lynette Blankenship, Natalie J.
Blankenship, Vanessa Brown Blankenship.
Marvin
Blankenship – b.21Dec1941 - Heidelberg, MS: https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QJJ1-VZ7J
Marvin
Blankenship – b.21Dec1941 - Lilburn,GA: https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:2SZ3-W43
Relatives -
Annette N. Blankenship, Clarence W. Blankenship, Doris Blankenship, Lynette
Blankenship, Vanessa Brown Blankenship.
2018, New Orleans, Orleans Parish, LA, Obituary
The Light and Champion, (Center, TX) - August 8, 2018
Bobby Gene Spruiell passed away Sunday, July 29, 2018 in New Orleans, Louisiana at the age of
75. Bob was born January 8, 1943 in Levelland, Texas to Fred and Pauline Noveta
Spruiell.
Bob grew up and attended school in Levelland. He served in the US
Air Force. He married Raquel Torres on August 2, 1969 in Levelland. Though he
worked in several professions, his passion was serving underprivileged
children.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Raquel; his daughter, Novita;
parents Fred and Pauline Spruiell; two brothers, Bill Spruiell and JC Spruiell;
and three sisters, Trudy McArthur, Shelly Kelsay, and Linda Hoyt.
Those left to mourn his passing include son Chris Spruiell and wife
Cari of Georgetown; daughter Rebekah Spruiell and partner Nicole Ordoyne of
Gretna, Louisiana; two grandchildren, Maya and Riley Spruiell of Georgetown;
three brothers, Howard Spruiell of
Center, and Freddie and Ronnie Spruiell of Levelland; two sisters, Juanita Leonard of Denison and Jan Blankenship of Granite Shoals; and several nieces and
nephews.
The family will hold a private memorial at a later date. Jacob Schoen & Son Funeral Home.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2018, New Orleans, Orleans Parish, LA, Obituary
The Herald-Dispatch, (Huntington, WV) - September 9, 2018
Dr. Earl Lynn Nelson passed away peacefully in his home surrounded
by his wife and children on August 23, 2018. He was 76 years old. He was born
on March 8, 1942, in Pikeville, Kentucky.
Earl Lynn Nelson was a graduate of Pikeville High School, the
University of Louisville and the University of Kentucky Medical School He
served his country in Vietnam, started his family in New Orleans and was proud
to call it home. He taught medical students at Tulane University about the
profession he loved so dearly, cared for the sick and "fixed" eyes
like no other.
He loved his wife, children, grandchildren and family fiercely. He
treated other children that were in need of unconditional love as if his own,
welcomed strangers as if he had known them for all of his life and made all
those he encountered feel special.
Who, other than Earl Lynn, can say they started a successful acting
career in their 70s with Passenger Pigeon, Pilgrim Song and the award-winning
Sony Picture Classics "Land Ho"? His zest for life was apparent by
everyone who crossed his path on and off the screen. He would tell you now if
he could that he never really acted; he was a character and just played himself
- the best character ever created. We are so glad that we are able to share him
with the world.
Earl Lynn will be joining his parents, Charline Coleman Nelson and
William Earl Nelson, along with family and friends excited to welcome him to
heaven.
Earl Lynn is survived by his wife, Ann Hash Robinette Nelson;
children, Samantha Lynn Nelson, Sean Coleman Nelson and Shannon Nelson Trahan;
his son-in-law, Aaron Justin Trahan; grandchildren, Sofia Elizabeth and
Alexander Thomas; cousins, nephew and nieces too numerous to mention with the
exception of his great-nephew and ice cream buddy, Cameron James Blankenship, and others he loved as his own.
A memorial service will be held by the Human Gift Registry of
Marshall University Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine in Huntington, WV, in May
2019. The family also plans a gathering to celebrate his life in New Orleans
during Mardi Gras.
Earl Lynn Nelson, "Earl, Earl Lynn, Easy, Doc, Daddy, Daddy
Pa," loved bigger than any other and will be missed like crazy!
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2019, New Orleans City-Parish, LA, Obituary
The Times-Picayune, (New Orleans, LA) - September 22, 2019
Reinaldo Chang Otero departed this life on Sunday September 15,
2019 at University Medical Center New Orleans at the age of 63. Mr. Otero was a
native of Havanna Cuba and longtime resident of New Orleans LA. Son of Consuelo Paz Perez and the late Jose Otero.
He was the husband of Elizabeth B. Otero. Father of Mark Otero, Julio Otero, Anthony (Brandy) Blankenship, Jessi (Cindy) Otero, Joseph Otero,
Reinaldo (Amber) Williams, Rayshell Rojas and the late Toby Lee Williams.
Brother of Pedro Otero. Devoted cousin of Reinaldo Gill.
He is also survived by 13 grandchildren, other relatives and devoted friends.
Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the
funeral service of Wednesday September 25, 2019 at Robinson Family Funeral Home
located at 9611 Hwy 23, Belle Chasse LA. 70037 at 10am, Pastor Matthew Stall
will officiate and Internment will follow in Green Street Cemetery in New
Orleans.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Ouachita
2013, Monroe, Ouachita Parish, LA, Obituary
Corsicana Daily Sun (TX) - March 15, 2013
Letha F. Raney, 92, of Monroe, La., passed away Monday, March 11,
2013. She was born March 23, 1920, in Corsicana to Frank Cooper and Elizabeth
Comer.
She was preceded in death by Charles Edward Raney, Betty Frances
Isom, and John Henry Raney.
Survivors include her children,
Glenda Jane Blankenship, Wanda Faye Davis, Frank Wayne Raney,
Carrie Mae Allen, Carolyn Louanne gorman and James E. Raney.
Services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, March 16, 2013, at
Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home in Corsicana with Richard Gorman officiating.
Interment will follow at Frost Cemetery. Pallbearers
will be Eric "Hoss" Raney, Timmey Raney, James Raney, George Davis,
Scott Gorman and Carl
Blakenship.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2010, West Monroe,
Ouachita Parish, LA, Obituary
http://www.thenewsstar.com/apps/pbcs.dll/dclassifieds?Dato=20100610&Kategori=OBITUARY&Class=30&Type=CAT30200&Lopenr=100600137&Selected=1
, June 10, 2010.
Memorial Services for Mrs. Beverly Ann Blankenship, 63, of West Monroe, LA will be held at a later date. Mrs. Blankenship passed away on June 8, 2010 at her
residence in West Monroe, LA. She was a member and also the secretary of
Welcome Home Church of God. She loved her family and her church family, and was
the best sister in the whole wide world.
Survivors include her son, James Deforge and wife, Jama; daughter,
Christine Parshall and husband, Kip; step son, Jimmy Blankenship and wife, Donna; step daughter, Julie Crowe and
husband, Mark; sister, Candace Sue Strader and husband, John; grandchildren,
Daniel Price, Caitlyn Belanger, Rebecca Crowe, and Christopher Crowe; nephew,
Charles William Strader and wife Shannon; grand nephew, Ethan Pritchard; grand
niece, Clara Elizabeth Strader.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2010, West Monroe,
Ouachita Parish, LA, Obituary
Memorial Services for Mrs. Beverly Ann Blankenship, 63, of West Monroe, LA will be held at a later date. Mrs. Blankenship passed away on June 8, 2010 at her
residence in West Monroe, LA. She was a member and also the secretary of
Welcome Home Church of God. She loved her family and her church family, and was
the best sister in the whole wide world.
Survivors include her son, James Deforge and wife, Jama; daughter,
Christine Parshall and husband, Kip; step son, Jimmy Blankenship and wife, Donna; step daughter, Julie Crowe
and husband, Mark; sister, Candace Sue Strader and husband, John;
grandchildren, Daniel Price, Caitlyn Belanger, Rebecca Crowe, and Christopher
Crowe; nephew, Charles William Strader and wife Shannon; grand nephew, Ethan
Pritchard; grand niece, Clara Elizabeth Strader.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2012, West Monroe, Ouachita Parish, LA, Obituary
http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/thenewsstar/obituary.aspx?pid=160514539
Published in The News Star on Oct. 19, 2012
Graveside services for Mr. Glynn E. Blankinship, Sr., age 75 [1937], will be held at 3:00 p.m., Saturday, October 20, 2012 at
Kilpatrick's Serenity Gardens. Pallbearers will be Mike Pirtle, Michael Holmes,
John Traylor, Kenny Covington, James "Buzz" Townsend and Buddy Towns.
Glynn was a retired conductor of the Union Pacific Railroad. He
also served in the United States Navy and was a Free Mason.
Survivors include his wife,
Susie May Griffin Blankinship; sons,
Jerry Blankinship and his wife, Tina and Glynn Blankinship, Jr., and Ricky Blankinship
and his wife, Janet; sister, Kathy Walker; brother, William "Bill" White; granddaughters, Hailey Blankinship Johnson, Susan Blankinship, Kelly Blankinship; grandsons
Zachary Blankinship, Ricky M. Blankinship and Daniel Blankinship
and 5 great-grandchildren.
2015, West Monroe, Ouachita Parish, LA, Obituary
Published in The News Star on Apr. 5, 2015
A memorial service for Dennis Blankenship,
60 [1955], of
West Monroe, will be held at 9:30 AM, Monday, April 6, 2015, in the Chapel of
Mulhearn Funeral Home of West Monroe, with Rev. Frank Valenzano, Rev. Clarence
Powell, and Rev. Craig West officiating.
Mr. Blankenship passed away Thursday, April 2, 2015, at his
residence.
Mr. Blankenship was an employee of Graphic Packaging since 1975. He
was a member of First Baptist Church of Monroe and was devoted to his wife,
sisters and family.
Survivors include his wife
of 39 years, Karan Powell
Blankenship; two sisters, Rhonda Hart
and Sandra Jackson; his mother-in-law and
father-in-law, Letha and Reverend Clarence Powell and numerous nieces, nephews,
great nieces and great nephews.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2016, West Monroe, Ouachita Parish, LA, Obituary
Published in The News Star on June 30, 2016
Susie Blankinship,
73, of West Monroe, LA was born on March 19, 1943 in Winnsboro, LA and passed
away on June 29, 2016 in Eros, [Jackson
Parish,] LA. She was
retired from the Ouachita Parish School Board as a school bus driver.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Glynn
Blankinship and brother,
Thomas Griffin.
She is survived by her sons,
Jerry Blankinship and wife, Tina, Glynn Blankinship, Jr. and Ricky Blankinship and wife, Janet; brother, Hubert Griffin and wife, Bonnie;
6 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held at 10:00 AM, Friday, July 1, 2016 in
the chapel of Kilpatrick Funeral Home of West Monroe, LA. Interment will follow
at Kilpatrick's Serenity Gardens under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home
of West Monroe. Pallbearers will be: Michael Holmes, Mike Pirtle, John Traylor,
Randall Moore, Ricky M. Blankinship, and Justin Joachimi. Honorary pallbearers
will be: Richard Griffin and Nathan Traylor.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Rapides
+2011, Alexandria, Rapides
Parish, LA, Obituary
http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/thetowntalk/obituary.aspx?n=iris-faye-muehl&pid=150920955
Published in The Town Talk on May 10, 2011
Services for Iris Faye Muehl will be held at 11:00 a.m., Wednesday,
May 11, 2011, at the chapel of Hixson Brothers, Pineville, with Reverend Lowell
"Son" Connella officiating. Burial will be at St. Peter's Cemetery,
Elmer under the direction of Hixson Brothers, Pineville.
Miss Muehl, 68, of Alexandria, passed away Monday, May 9, 2011, at
her residence.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Joseph and Kathleen Garon
Muehl.
Those left to cherish her memory include her beloved sisters, Jo Ann Barbat (Paxton) of
Pineville, Renee Duncan (Danny) of Pineville, Kathleen Smith (Robert) of
Shreveport, Dianne Blankenship of Hot Springs, Arkansas, Mary Hicks of
Demming, New Mexico, Christine Adams (Daren) of Layton, Utah, and Deborah
Beaver of Pineville.
+2015, Alexandria, Rapides
Parish, LA, Obituary
Published in The Town Talk on Nov. 27, 2015
Memorial Services for Carmen Sawyer Roy will be Saturday, November
28, 2015 at 2:00 p.m. at the Twin Bridges Baptist Church - 611 Twin Bridges
Road - Alexandria, LA. Arrangements are under the direction of Melancon Funeral
Home, Bunkie.
Mrs. Roy, age 77, of Alexandria, passed away on Monday, November
23, 2015 at her residence. Carmen was born in Bunkie, LA on September 24, 1938
to Marvin Delasoues and Bessie
Blankenship Sawyer into a
blessed family life with four siblings - Peggy Parker (deceased), Linda Howell
of Houston, Texas, Enid O'Mara of Carthage, MS and one brother, Ronald Sawyer
of Salisbury, MD.
She attended First Baptist Church in Bunkie in her youth. Though
moving geographically many times, she and Richard had selected Twin Bridges
Baptist Church as the setting for a Celebration of her life with her children
and grandchildren conducting the services. This was the pastorate that they
served when Richard returned to college and their children were small.
She and Richard were friends and sweethearts since high school and
were married in 1960 and shared years of happiness with their children, Richard
Paul Roy, Jr. and wife, Michelle, of Baton Rouge, Susan Roy Clinton and
husband, Joe, of Vidalia and Stuart Delasoues Roy and wife, Shelley, of Washington,
D.C.. A great part of the blessing of life was the addition of grandchildren
and great grandchildren.
While Richard attended LSU and later the military, Carmen graduated
from Our Lady of the Lake College School of Nursing in Baton Rouge, LA where
she was valedictorian of her class and recipient of the Florence Nightingale
Award. Richard went to Louisiana College, Midwestern Baptist Seminary and
Washburn University. While he entered the ministry and pastored several
churches, Carmen worked at Southern Baptist Hospital in New Orleans as head
nurse of the Emergency Room, patient educator for cardiologist Dr. Hall
Harrison, head nurse for the ICU CCU Oktibbeha County Hospital in Starksville,
MS and returned to Rapides Regional Medical Center in Alexandria, LA as nursing
supervisor, Clinical Risk Manager and Performance Improvement Coordinator. In
all of these locations she also assisted in the education departments.
With a major emphasis throughout her career on quality care, she
was a charter member of the RRMC Quality Council, a state surveyor for the
Louisiana Quality Foundation and a lead writer in the application for the
Louisiana Quality Award with RRMC receiving this award in 1997 and 2000. She
was RRMC Nurse of the Year in 2000 and in the Alexandria District Nurses Hall
of Fame in 2004.
Retirement came in 2001 after 42 years of nursing. Activities then
included member and president of the RRMC Auxiliary and a volunteer for ten
years at Healthworx, serving also on the Board of the Breast Feeding Coalition
and community representative of the RRMC Ethics Committee. An avid reader, she
was a charter member of the Bayou Bibliofilles Book Club and enjoyed membership
in the Magnolia Club. As a retired minister, her husband
(with her help) were active in many church activities and frequently
taught many bible studies in their home. www.melanconfunerals.com.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
1940 Census, Bunkie, Ward 10, Avoyelles
Parish, LA,
Sawer, Marvin D. 36, M, IA, Head,
Sawer,
Bessie B. 25, F, MS, Wife,
Sawer, Peggy E. 07, F, MS, Dau,
Sawer, Ronald F. 03, M, LA, Son,
Sawer, Carmen M. 01, F, LA, Dau,
Curtis, Ernest N. 27, M, TX, Lodger,
https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:VYRH-B58
+2018, Alexandria, Rapides
Parish, LA, Obituary
Published in the Florida Times-Union on Jan. 14,
2018
Ms. Doris Evelyn Cox Blankinship, 98, entered eternal rest on January 11, 2018 at her home with
family after a brief illness. She was born November 4, 1919 to John and Eliza
Cox in Nahunta, GA and was raised with her six siblings.
She met and married her U.S. Air Force soldier on New Year's Eve,
1941 and lived in numerous areas before settling down for sixty years on the
Biloxi/Gulfport, MS coast. She was a staple in the Junior Department of
Gayfers, later Dillards, and for many years and worshiped with the Gulf Coast
Singles Sunday School Class. After hurricane Katrina she relocated to Alexandria,
LA to be close to family. She attended Calvary Baptist Church where she made
dear friends in the senior ladies' class. She was a loving aunt, sister, wife,
mother, and grandmother. Ms. Blankinship was a loyal friend with a kind heart
and sweet, reserved persona. She enjoyed laughing at herself and with others
and professed to have been happy my whole life. Ms. Blankinship loved
discussing her family history and was dedicated to staying in touch with loved
ones many miles away and over many years.
Doris Blankinship is preceded in death by her parents, John Lashley
Cox and Annie Eliza Parrott Cox; husband,
Hardric Mason Blankinship; sisters, Vivian Cox Barwick (Howard),
Iris Louise Cox, Joyce Cox Baggerly (Chester); brothers, Malcom James M.J. Cox
(Louise), John Johnny Lashley Cox; nephew, Billy Jerome Cox; and niece, Lana
Darlene Raleigh Weeks.
She leaves to cherish her memories her daughter, Linda
Blankinship Renegar;
son-in-law, Don Leird Renegar; grandchildren, Dona Kay Renegar, Dana Dee
Renegar, Todd Mason Renegar; sister, Velma Jean Cox Raleigh (Bill), and
numerous nieces, nephews, relatives, and friends whom she loved dearly.
Services will be held at Jacksonville Memory Garden in Orange Park,
FL on Wednesday, January 17, 2018 at 11:00 a.m. Burial will follow on the
grounds next to her beloved husband,
Hardric Blankinship.
The family wishes to express gratitude to medical staff members at
Christus St. Frances Cabrini Hospital, All Saints Hospice.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2014, Pineville, Rapides Parish, LA, Obituary
Published in The Town Talk on Mar. 30, 2014
Funeral services celebrating the life of Madaline C. Albritton will
be held at 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, April 1, 2014 in the Chapel of Hixson Brothers,
Pineville with Dr. C. Stewart Holloway and Dr. Cliff Stewart officiating.
Burial will follow at Forest Lawn Memorial Park. Pallbearers honored to serve include
her grandsons and great grandsons, Herman Albritton, Jr., Gary Jones, Brian
Albritton, Andrew Albritton, Kullen Mancil, Ross Albritton, Keith Mancil and
Tyler Cook. Honorary pallbearers will be her granddaughters and great
granddaughters, Alicia Jones, Kathy Mancil, Lori Bartoe, Kelli Mancil, Madeline
Albritton and Courtnie Cook, Tammy Albritton , Josh
Barto and also Wayne Stagg and Jerry Cunningham.
Mrs. Albritton, 98, of Pineville, passed from this life on Friday,
March 28, 2014 at her residence.
She was a member of First Baptist Church, Pineville for 60 years
and was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and friend that will be dearly
missed by those that knew and loved her.
She was preceded in death by her husband, H. H. Albritton; son,
Jackie Wade Albritton; parents,
Julius and Jettie Blankenship
Fopay; sisters, Harriet Yancey
and Midget Carraway and brothers, J. B. Fopay, Jack Cochran and H. W. Cox.
Those left to cherish her memory include her sons, J. W. Albritton
and wife, Ellen and Herman Albritton; daughters, Henrietta A. Jones and husband
Preston and Debbie Albritton and 14 grandchildren and great grandchildren and a
host of nieces and nephews.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2014, Pineville, Rapides Parish, LA, Obituary
Published in The Town Talk on Sept. 13, 2014
Peggy Sawyer Parker was born in Columbus, Mississippi, January 5,
1933 to Bessie Blankenship
Sawyer and Marvin Delasoues
Sawyer.
As the oldest of five children, she was a perfect mentor for her
brother and sisters. She attended First Baptist Church, Bunkie in her youth.
As an adult, Peggy was an active member of Emmanuel Baptist Church,
Alexandria, where the celebration of her life will be held. Services will be
led by Assistant Pastor and personal friend, Dr. Lee Weems and assisted by Dr.
Chris Thacker, at 10:00 a.m., Monday, September 15, 2014 in the Bolton Chapel
of Emmanuel Baptist Church, under the direction of Hixson Brothers, Alexandria.
Mrs. Parker, 81, of Pineville passed away Wednesday, September 10, 2014
at Rapides Regional Medical Center, [Alexandria, Rapides
Parish, LA]. Peggy met her
future husband, friend and sweetheart, Lawrence Odell Parker while attending
Louisiana College, where she majored in Home Economics. After graduation, they
married in 1956 and shared 58 years of marriage. Later she attended NSU where
she received her Master's Degree. The delights of her life were her son,
Lawrence Lyle Parker and two grandsons, Max Lawson Parker and Cole Sawyer
Parker.
Peggy taught 31 years in the Rapides Parish School System. She was
adored by her many students who later became business leaders in the Alexandria
area and who continued to revere "Mrs. Parker." The fact that Peggy
selected the career of Home Economics was a marriage made in heaven. There was
nothing she could not do…sewing, needlepoint, crewel
embroidery and quilt making. Many of her needlework pieces were designed and
created by her, as were her beautiful quilt patterns. Upon completion, they
were magnificent works of art. Peggy was an avid reader and this love was
surpassed only by her love of basketball. The family knew NEVER to call her
when there was a game on television especially when it was the Memphis
Grizzlies or Duke Blue Devils.
Those left to cherish her memory include her husband of 58 years,
Lawrence O. Parker; son, Lawrence Lyle Parker; grandsons, Max Lawson Parker and
Cole Sawyer Parker; siblings, Ronald Sawyer, Carmen Sawyer Roy, Linda Sawyer
Howell and Enid Sawyer O'Mara; and last but not least her beloved pug, Jewbel.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Sabine
2018, Many, Sabine
Parish, LA, Obituary
Beauregard Daily News (De Ridder, LA) - March 22, 2018
Eric Todd Knippers, 43 [1975], of Many, LA, passed from this life on March 19, 2018.
Those left to cherish his memory are his mother, Madalon Martin
Merchant and James of Leesville, LA; father, Glen Dale Knippers of Many, LA;
daughter, Lela Akili Knippers and her mother
Laura Blankenship of Rosepine, LA; son, Justice Driskill of
Grand Bay, AL; brother, Curtis Andrew Knippers and Ashley of Many, LA; sister,
Ashlee Green and Andi Moneti of Perth, Australia; grandmother, Lela Jeanette
Knippers of Natchitoches, LA; Stepmother, Martha Corley Knippers and a host of
Uncles, Aunts, Cousins, extended family, and friends.
He was preceded in death by his granddad, Glen Knippers and
maternal grandparents, Nita and Floyd Martin.
Funeral service at 12:00pm on Thursday, March 22, 2018 at Myers
Colonial Funeral Home, in DeRidder, LA. Pastor Vic Warrick and Pastor Daniel
Lowe will officiate. Pallbearers will be Byron Guidry, Phillip Moreau, Andy
Knippers, Acie Savell, Jacob McLendon, Jason Martinez, Carlton
Naquin. Graveside service and burial will follow at Friendship Cemetery, 88
Friendship Rd, Robeline, LA, 71469 at 3:00PM.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2010, Pleasant Hill,
Sabine Parish, LA, Obituary
Published in Shreveport
Times on October 31, 2010
Services for Carolyn
Allen Blankenship, 68, will be
held Monday, November 1, 2010 at the Progress Cumberland Presbyterian Church at
2:00 PM. Officiating the service will be Bro. Wilton
Wager assisted by Dr. Jeff Jinks.
Carolyn Blankenship
was born on January 22, 1942 in Wallace, Louisiana to Selma and Myrtle Allen
and entered into rest on October 30, 2010 in Many, Louisiana.
She is preceded in death by her parents Selma and Myrtle Allen;
brothers Earlton Allen and Donnie Allen and sister Catherine Allen.
Left to cherish her memory is her husband Ernest Byron Blankenship; daughters Tammy Curry
and husband Michael and Tonya Slatten and husband Ricky; sisters Elva
Newkirk, Lurline McPherson and Gloria Brumley and her special nephew Sammy Ray Blankenship.
She enjoyed cooking, all her family and friends, her little dogs
and she loved her PBR bull riding and also talking on the phone.
Honoring Mrs.
Carolyn Allen Blankenship as
pallbearers will be Sammy Ray
Blankenship, Michael Layfield,
Darryl Dyess, Truly Bozeman, Keith Brown, Ricky Seegers, DeWayne Brumley and
Royce McPherson.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2011, Pleasant Hill, Sabine Parish, LA, Obituary
Published in Shreveport Times on May 29, 2011
Services honoring the life of Ernest Byron "Sug" Blankenship, 72, will be held at 11 AM, Monday, May
30, 2011 at Progress Cumberland Presbyterian Church. Officiating will be Dr. Jeff Jinks, Pastor of
Wallace Baptist Church and assisted by Bro. Thomas Willingham, Pastor of First
Baptist Church of Pleasant Hill. Interment will follow in the Progress
Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Darryl Dyess, Harold Craig Dyess, Michael
Layfield, Sammy Ray Blankenship, Truly Bozeman, Randy Pantalion, Guffey Lynn
Pattison, Ray Hardee, Buddy Brandon & Billy McGinty.
Mr. Blankenship was born on April 4, 1939 in Pleasant Hill, La. and
entered into rest on May 26, 2011 at Willis Knigthon South Hospital in
Shreveport, La. He was a Heavy Equipment Operator for Sabine Parish.
"Sug" was preceded in death by his wife; Carolyn Allen
Blankenship, parents; Ernest &
Della Blankenship and a half-brother; Edmond Dyess. Left to
cherish his memory are two daughters; Tammy Curry & husband Michael & Tonya Slatten & husband Ricky and a sister; Helen Vines.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2012, Pleasant Hill,
Sabine Parish, LA, Obituary
http://www.warrenmeadows.com/fh/obituaries/obituary.cfm?o_id=1597350&fh_id=11066
Funeral Services for Coy J. Blankenship, 88, of will be
held on Saturday, September 22, 2012 at 10:00 AM at the First United
Pentecostal Church of Pleasant Hill in Pleasant Hill, LA with Bro. Charles Duhon
and Bro. Frank Kendall officiating. Burial will follow in the Pleasant Hill
Cemetery in Pleasant Hill, LA.
Coy J. Blankenship was born on
Monday, June 30, 1924 in Sabine Parish. He passed away on Thursday, September
20, 2012 at Life Care Hospital in Shreveport, [Caddo
Parish], LA.
He was preceded in death by his parents,
Clyde and Cora Clemmons
Blankenship; his first wife, Dorothy Gay Blankenship and his stepson,
Kenneth Campbell.
He is survived by his wife, Mary Campbell
Blankenship of Pleasant Hill, LA; two sons, Blanton Coy Blankenship and wife Debbie
of Gulfshore, AL and Brent Blankenship and wife Sheri of Daphne, AL; one daughter, Betsy Blankenship of Fairfield,
CT; one stepson, Billy Campbell, Jr. of Pleasant Hill, LA; one stepdaughter, Carolyn
Wilson of Fort Worth, TX; six grandchildren; six step-grandchildren; six great
grandchildren; four step great grandchildren; along with a host of friends.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2013, Pleasant Hill, Sabine Parish, LA, Obituary
Published in Shreveport Times on February 19,
2013
Corrine Sanders Blankenship, Pleasant Hill, LA - Funeral services honoring the life of Corrine Sanders Blankenship, 82,
will be held 2:00 PM, Tuesday, February 19, 2013 at the First Baptist Church in
Pleasant Hill, LA with Reverend Thomas Willingham officiating. Burial will
follow in the Pleasant Hill Cemetery in Pleasant Hill, LA. Honoring Mrs.
Corrine as pallbearers will be Dr.
Fred Sharp Sander, Jr., Oliver Ray Sanders, David Glen Sanders, Terry Allen
Sanders, Jerry Alvin Sanders, Charles Joseph "Chuck" Sanders, Raymond
Michael Sanders, and Dennis
Blankenship. Honorary
pallbearer will be Bryan Covington.
Mrs. Corrine was born July 7, 1930 in Columbia, LA to John and Amanda
Tyler Smith and passed away in Shreveport, LA on February 17, 2013. She was a
member of First Baptist Church in Pleasant Hill, LA.
She was preceded in death by her husbands Fred Sharp Sanders, Sr.
and Dudley "Ted"
Blankenship; and step children David Blankenship, and Donna Mowad; and
her parents.
Those left behind to cherish her memory are her sons Dr. Fred Sharp
Sanders, Jr. and wife DeDe, Oliver Ray Sanders, David Glen Sanders and wife
Margaret T., Terry Allen Sanders and wife Tami, and Jerry Alvin Sanders; stepchildren Dennis Blankenship and wife Becky; granddaughters, Angel
Sanders Covington and husband Bryan, Robin Sanders, Katherine Sanders, Allison
Sanders, Dr. Margaret Amanda Sanders Watts and husband Dr. James M., Elizabeth
Ann Sanders, and Melissa Savoie; grandsons, Charles Joseph "Chuck"
Sanders, Raymond Michael Sanders, David Benton Oliver Sanders, John Anderson
Tanner Sanders, David Nunez, and Ethan Nunez; 12 great grandchildren; 5
step-grandchildren; and 15 step-great grandchildren.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2016, Pleasant Hill, Sabine Parish, LA, Obituary
Published in Shreveport Times from Mar. 30 to
Apr. 1, 2016
Funeral services honoring the life of Loy M. "Pappy"
Free, Sr., 87, will be held 2:00 PM Friday, April 1, 2016 at Spring Ridge
Baptist Church in Pleasant Hill with Reverends Marshall Ingle, Hoye Leach,
Danny Forsythe and Logan Brock. Burial will follow at Spring Ridge Cemetery.
Honoring the life of Pappy as pallbearers will be his grandsons Chris Friday,
Andy Friday, Jody Free, Joseph Free, Justin Free, Kevin Parks, Josh Harrell,
and Randy Merle Crawford.
Pappy was born June 12, 1928 in Pleasant Hill to Frank and Lurline Blankenship Free and passed away March 27, 2016 in Shreveport, [Caddo
Parish] LA. He proudly
served his country in the United States ARMY.
Preceding Pappy in death were his parents; sisters Sadie Gates and
Anice Free; brothers Bill, Alton, James, Tim, and Franklin Free; and a great
grandson Landon Parks.
Those left behind to cherish his memory are his wife of 65 years
Etoyce Free; son Loy "Buddy" Free, Jr and wife Connie; daughters
Debora Langston and husband Tommy and Jackie Parks and husband Kenny; through
birth or marriage 13 grandchildren; 32 great grandchildren; and 2 great-great
grandchildren. The family would like to include as adopted in love to the
family Dr. Robert Hernandez, Heather, Mason, Josh Harrell and family.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2011, Spring Ridge, Sabine Parish, LA, Obituary
http://www.thesabineindex.com/index/node/4587
The Sabine Index,
(Many, LA)
Services for D. D.
“Ted” Blankenship, 90, were
held on Jan. 10 at Spring Ridge Baptist Church in Pleasant Hill with the Rev.
Jason Crank, pastor, officiating. Interment followed at the Spring Ridge
Cemetery.
He was born Jan. 9, 1920, in Belmont to the late David and Effie
Blankenship and died on Jan.
7, 2011. Proceeding him in death was his first wife, Jessie Mae Blankenship; son, David Dewayne Blankenship; and grandson, John Michael Siggins.
Left to cherish his memory are his wife, Corrine Blankenship of Pleasant Hill; children, James Randall Blankenship and wife, Fonia, of Houston, Texas; Donna Jean Mowad of Poplar Bluff, Mo., and Dennis Lloyd Blankenship and wife, Rebecca, of Pleasant Hill;
daughter-in-law, Dorothy Ann
Blankenship of Houston, Texas;
stepchildren, Fred Sanders Jr. of Cameron, Oliver Ray Sanders of Pleasant Hill;
David Glenn Sanders of Gonzales, Terry Allen Sanders of Denham Springs, and
Jerry Alvin Sanders of Denham Springs; brother, Edgar Morse Blankenship and wife, Mary Ruth, of Shreveport; eight grandchildren;
and 14 great-grandchildren.
Honoring him as pallbearers were Alton Gaddis, Scott Blankenship, Scott Siggins, Patrick Blankenship, Ray Sanders and Fred Sanders Jr.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Sabine Parish SSDI, http://ssdi.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi ,
Blankenship, Mary
A. 75, 30Jul1934 - 13Feb2010, Many,
Sabine, LA, LA-437-80-9280
Blankenship,
Carolyn A. 68, 22Jan1942 - 30Oct2010, Pleasant Hill, Sabine, LA, LA-433-84-7979
Blankenship,
Dudley D. 90-91, 09Jan1920 - 07Jan2011, Pleasant Hill, Sabine, LA, LA-437-36-2036
Blankenship,
Ernest B. 72, 04Apr1939 - 26May2011, Pleasant Hill, Sabine, LA, LA-436-54-5030
Saint Bernard
2016, Saint Bernard Parish, LA, Obituary
Published in TheNewOrleansAdvocate.com from
Feb. 20 to Feb. 26, 2016
Michael John Tufaro, Jr., age 49, died Wednesday, February 17,
2016. Beloved son of the late Regina
"Jeannie" Blankenship and Michael
"Mickey" Tufaro, Sr. Brother of Michelle Tufaro Zakic (Boris).
Cherished father of Miranda Tufaro (Joseph) and Grandfather
"Nino" of Harper Hardy. Paran of Sydney
Zakic. Pa'ner of Kaos Gagliano. Adored nephew of "Nanny" Diane Maltese. Also survived by many relatives and friends.
Mr. Tufaro was a life long resident of St. Bernard Parish.
Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the visitation at
Greenwood Funeral Home; 5200 Canal Blvd; New Orleans, LA on Monday, Feb. 22,
2016 from 10:30 AM until 1:00 PM followed by the service in the chapel. Interment in St. Bernard Memorial Gardens.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2016, Chalmette, Saint
Bernard Parish, LA, Obituary
Published in TheNewOrleansAdvocate.com from
Feb. 24 to Feb. 28, 2016
Catherine L. Steger, a 53-year resident of Chalmette, LA, passed
away on Tuesday, February 23, 2016, she was 95 [1921] years old. Daughter of
the late John Irvin Landin and Addie Mitchell Landin.
Beloved wife of the late James J. Steger. Mother of Elizabeth S.
White and husband, Gene; John J. Steger and wife, Charlotte; Debra S. Hammond
and husband, Tiger. Sister of
Jenny Cantrell and the late: Alma Reid; Mary Blankenship; John Landin. Also survived by her loving
7 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; and 3 great-great-grandchildren.
Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the
funeral services at Honaker Funeral Home, 1751 Gause Blvd. West (in Forest Lawn
Cemetery), Slidell, LA, on Friday, February 26, 2016 at 11:00 A.M. Interment
will follow in Forest Lawn Cemetery, Slidell, LA.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2011, Hammond, St. Bernard Parish, LA, Obituary
The Times-Picayune, (New Orleans, LA) - July 5, 2011
Jerry Anthony Maltese, a Veteran of the U.S. Navy who proudly
served his country, passed away on Friday, July 1, 2011 at the age of 65.
He was preceded in death by his parents: Casimere Maltese and
Louise Estopinal Maltese; his brother, C.J. Maltese; his sisters: Louise and
Kathy Maltese, and his mother-in-law,
Della Blankenship.
He is survived by his beloved wife,
Diane Blankenship Maltese. Loving father
of Dawn Serpas (Chris) and Dana Cox (John). Brother of Nolan Maltese
(Jane) and Patsy Raybon (Junior). Proud grandfather of
Tiffany (Precious) and Kaitlyn (Bitz) McDowell, Gabrielle (Gabs) and David (Do)
Cox and Sydney (Syd) Zakic'. Great-grandfather of
Caleb Maddox. Son-in-law
of Eva and Ed Blankenship. He is also
survived and dearly loved by many nieces, nephews, cousins, family and friends.
Jerry was a native of St. Bernard Parish; a current resident of
Hammond, LA and a retired employee of Air Products Chemical Inc. He will be
fondly remembered and deeply missed by us all.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend an evening visitation
to be held at St. Bernard Memorial Funeral Home, 701 W. Virtue St., Chalmette,
LA on Wednesday, July 6th, 2011 from 4:00PM – 8:00PM, followed by a Funeral
Service beginning at 8:00PM. Burial will be private.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2011, Chalmette, St. Bernard Parish, LA, Obituary
The Times-Picayune, (New Orleans, LA) - October 12, 2011
Claude Warren Drewes passed away on Saturday, October 8, 2011 at
the age of 59. He was the loving and loyal husband of the late Rose Willmouth
Snyder. Beloved father of Linda Authement (Jay Sr.), Lisa
Snyder, Laurie Drewes (Jamie Bordelon) and the late Clifton "Sonny"
Snyder. Son of Ruth Drewes
Blankenship and the late Edward Drewes Sr. Brother of Patricia Catalano
(Tony), Wayne Drewes (Cheryl) and the late Edward Drewes Jr. and Patrick
Drewes. Proud grandfather of Stefanie Tremblay, Jaylin
Authement (Shane Keenan Sr.), Jay "Bubba" Authement Jr. and Zach
Bordelon. Great grandfather of Ronnie Tremblay III,
Kobie Tremblay and Shane Keenan Jr. Uncle of Vanessa Schaeffer, Brittany
Schlett, Candice Catalano, Brian Drewes and Nathan Drewes. He is also
survived and fondly remembered by many friends and especially Sandy Evans,
Randy Evans, Courtney Evans, Jennifer Armstrong, Van Robin, Tommy Warren and William Blankenship. He was a dedicated and loving father,
grandfather and a friend to many. He will be missed by all who were touched by
his love, kindness, laughter and compassion.
Relatives, friends and employees of St. Bernard News are invited to
attend a visitation to be held at St. Bernard Memorial Funeral Home, 701 W.
Virtue St., Chalmette, LA, on Thursday, October 13th from 10:00AM – 1:00PM,
followed by a funeral service in memory of Claude beginning at 1:00PM. Burial
will follow in St. Bernard Catholic Cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2013, Chalmette, St.
Bernard Parish, LA Obituary
The
Times-Picayune, (New Orleans, LA) - September 6, 2013
Edward Lemoyne Blankenship, a veteran of
the U.S. Army who proudly served his country during World War II, passed away
peacefully at home while surrounded by his family on Wednesday, September 4,
2013 at the age of 88.
He was the beloved husband of Eva Ferguson
Blankenship, and by previous marriage, the late Della Cundiff Blankenship. Loving father of Diane
Maltese and the late Regina Blankenship. Son of the late George and Pallie Kuhn Blankenship. Brother of the
late Mary
Gale
Bishop, Audrey Massey and O. C. Blankenship . Proud grandfather of Michael Tufaro, Dawn Serpas, Michelle Zakic
and Dana Cox. He is also survived and fondly remembered by his 6
great-grandchildren, 2 great-great grandchildren, along with many nieces,
nephews, cousins and dear friends.
Edward was a native of Yell County, AR
and a longtime resident of St. Bernard Parish, where he enjoyed a long career
with Kaiser Aluminum, of which he was an honored member of SOAR and the
Plumbers & Steamfitters Local 60. He will be deeply missed and forever
remembered as a loving and loyal husband, father, grandfather and brother, who
loved his country, had a passion for flowers and treasured his family.
Relatives and friends are invited to
attend a visitation to be held at St. Bernard Memorial Funeral Home, 701 W.
Virtue St., Chalmette, LA, on Saturday, September 7th from 11:00AM -- 1:00PM,
followed by a funeral service celebrating Ed's memory beginning at 1:00PM. A
private burial will take place in St. Bernard Memorial Gardens.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2016, Chalmette, St.
Bernard Parish, LA, Death
In Memory of, Ruth
Weiss Blankenship, October 11,
1927 - April 22, 2016
Arrangements under the direction of St
Bernard Mem Funeral Home, Chalmette, LA.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Saint Charles
2011, Saint Charles Parish, LA, Obituary
The Times-Picayune, (New Orleans, LA) - October 13, 2011
Esther Murell Byrd Blankenship entered into heaven on Saturday, October 8, 2011 with her loving
family at her side.
Loving mother of Shirley Fox (Scott), Mary
Daray (Merlin), Cathy
Blankenship and the late James
Pino. Proud grandmother
of Tonya Menendez, Charlie Fox, Sara Fox, Michelle Pecoraro, Cherie Fabro,
Joanna Daray, Anthony
Blankenship, Nicole Henry and
12 great grandchildren. Daughter of the late Audre R. Yates
Byrd and Randall C. Byrd. She was also survived by numerous loving
nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends who will miss her as well.
Age 74, a native of McLain, MS and resided in St. Charles Parish
for the past 10 years.
A private Funeral Service was held at Garden of Memories Funeral
Home, 4900 Airline Drive, Metairie. Interment was
private.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2016, Hahnville, Saint Charles Parish, LA, Obituary
Published in The Times-Picayune from Feb. 18 to
Feb. 19, 2016
Merlin "Mus" Daray was born on February 17, 1946 and
passed away on February 17, 2016. Merlin was born in New Orleans, LA, lived in
Metairie for 50 years before moving to Hahnville, LA.
He is survived by his wife,
Mary Blankenship Daray, his children, Tracy Doussan, Cherie Fabro
Kaminsky (Mike), Joanna Daray and the late, Reginald Daray, his grandchildren,
Ashley Daray, Danielle Daray Flanagan, Tabatha Beauvais, Russell Doussan,III,
Brennan Doussan, Tyler Sells, Christian Sells, Samantha Dufrene, Alexandra
Dufrene, Michael Kaminsky, Collin Oglesby, Brennan Edwards and Bryson Ortiz.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Merlin W. Daray and Clair
Rita Call Daray, he was the nephew of Lloyd Call, the late Jerry Call and the late
Mary Bel, he was the uncle of Anthony Blankenship (Brandy), Nicole
Henry (Brian), Sara Fox, Charlie Fox and Tonya Pino Menendez, and he was the
godfather of Danielle Pino, and the brother-in-law
of Shirley Pino Fox, Catherine
Blankenship and the late James
Pino.
Merlin served 35 years on the New Orleans Fire Department, retiring
in 2005 as Captain of the NOFD Rescue Squad. He was also a member of the local
632, New Orleans Firefighters Association.
Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the
Funeral Service on Saturday, February 20, 2016 at 1:00 pm, Rev. David Alford is
officiating, at the Garden of Memories Funeral Home, 4900 Airline Drive,
Metairie, La. Burial will be private at a later date.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2018, New Sarpy, Saint
Charles Parish, LA, Obituary
Published in TheNewOrleansAdvocate.com from
Jan. 24 to Jan. 27, 2018
Pecolia Blankenship Madere was born in Louisiana on September 25, 1919, to the union of Archie and Betsy
Blankenship. She departed this
life on Thursday, January 18, 2018.
She was a long time resident of New Sarpy, LA. The life that
Pecolia lived, and the joy she spread in her 98 years is evident by the many
that she leaves behind to cherish her memory.
She was the mother of Richard W. Miles and accepted the privilege
of raising Richard (Rog) Miles, Paul, Peter and Ann Nicholson. She also leaves
behind two stepchildren, Lester Madere and Sherrydell M. Howard; and a host of
grandchildren, great-grandchildren, great-great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews,
other relatives and friends.
Pecolia Madere was preceded in death by her husband, Charles
Madere; her parents, Archie and Betsy Blankenship; and siblings, James Butler, Nellie, Naomi, Ruth, Melinda, Arthur and Pearl Blankenship.
A funeral service will be held on Saturday, January 27, 2018, at
11:00am at St. Matthew Baptist Church, 604 East South Johnson St., New Sarpy, LA.
Visitation from 10:00am to 11:00am. Rev.
Dr. Fred T. Porter officiant. Arrangements by Rhodes United Fidelity
Funeral Home.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2011, Saint Rose, Saint Charles Parish, LA, Obituary
The Daily Star, (Hammond, LA) - September 1, 2011
Barbara Ann Blankenship, 76 years old of Saint Rose, Louisiana, passed away Wednesday,
August 31, 2011, at Ochsner Medical Center, Jefferson Hwy. She was born on
Sunday, March 31, 1935, in Summit, MS.
Surviving are daughter & son-in-law, Nelda and Gary Howell, son
& daughter-in-law, Terry and Pam Martin, son & daughter-in-law, Ralph
and Cindy Martin, son & daughter-in-law, Curtis and Lilian
Blankenship, son & daughter-in-law, Teddy
Wayne and Sue Blankenship, brother & sister-in-law, Lamar and
Mary Melton, grandchildren 14, great-grandchildren, 23.
She is preceded in death by husband,
Charles Blankenship, son,
Carl Ray Blankenship.
Services will be held at Harry McKneely & Son Hammond , Friday, at 11:00 am, with officiating. Interment
will follow in the Howell Cemetery Hammond, Louisiana.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Saint
John the Baptist
+2010, LaPlace, St. John
the Baptist Parish, LA, Obituary
http://www.hightowerfuneralhome.com/sitemaker/sites/highto0/obit.cgi?user=247338Swetnam
Mrs. Peggy Sue Blankenship Swetnam, 68 of LaPlace, Louisiana, formerly of Bremen passed away
on August 30, 2010. Mrs. Swetnam was
born on August 16, 1941 in McDowell County, West Virginia the daughter of the
late Enos Blankenship and Dorcas Kennedy Blankenship.
In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her
husband, Herbert Milton ‘Buddy’ Swetnam; sister, Maxi B. Lockhart; brothers, Estel, Elmer, Walter, Theodore, Franklin and Infant Richard Blankenship.
She is survived by son and daughter in law, Ricky & Debi
Swetnam of LaPlace, LA, son, Herbert R. Swetnam; sister, Ila Kate McGuiness of
Hartford, NC and Nadiene B. Freeman of Sandy Hook, MS; brothers, Reverend Jesse Blankenship of Glasgow, VA, Carroll Wetzel Blankenship of Orlando, FL and adopted brother &
nephew, James Asher Blankenship of Columbus, OH; six grandchildren and
three great-grandchildren.
Graveside services will be conducted Friday, September 3, 2010 at 1
pm from Brannon-Perryman Cemetery with Brother Dennis Dean officiating. Interment
will follow.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2013, LaPlace, Saint John the Baptist Parish, LA, Obituary
Published in The Times-Picayune from March 11 to
March 13, 2013
George W. Yeager passed away on Saturday March 9, 2013.
Beloved husband of Lydia
Blankenship Yeager. Father of Cynthia Y.
Berger (Alfred) and Lori Y. White (Darel). Grandfather
of Ryan and Jordyn Berger. Son of the late Bernie and
Grace Yeager. Brother of the late Paul and Glenn Yeager. Brother in law of Pierce Blankenship (Sue), Sarah Myrtle, Liza Fraley, Esther
Justice and Shirley Blankenship. Uncle of Glen Yeager
(Anita) and Aaron Yeager (Teri). Also survived by many
loving nieces and nephews.
He was a teacher and school administrator for 30 years achieving the
Freedom Foundation at Valley Forge Award, a realtor, and a member of the
Scottish Rite Freemasonry. Age 84 years. A native of West Virginia and a resident of LaPlace, LA for 20
years.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend services. Visitation at
Lutheran Church of the Galilean, 3404 Hwy 51, LaPlace, LA on Tuesday, March 12,
2013 from 9:00AM until 11:00AM, followed by Religious Services at 11:00AM. Burial in Lake Lawn Metairie Cemetery, New Orleans, LA.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Saint Landry
2012, Eunice, Saint Landry Parish, LA, Obituary
Eunice News (LA) - October 5, 2012
Lorraine Young Granger was born on July 20, 1936 and passed away on
October 4, 2012 at the age of 76. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on
Saturday October 6, 2012 at 1 PM at St. Anthony's Catholic Church. Entombment
will follow at St. Paul Mausoleum. Monsignor Robert Romero will officiate.
Lorraine is survived by tow sons, Michael Craig and Angelle Frey
Granger of Mobile, AL, and Gregory Joseph Granger of Eunice, LA; two daughters,
Angie Aguillard and husband Ricky of Eunice, LA, and Cheryl Manuel and husband
Johnny of Eunice, LA; two brothers, Daniel Ray and Linda Cormier Young of
Eunice, LA, and Terry James and Debbie Elkins Young; one sister, Jackie Young
Webb and husband Jerry of Moss Bluff, LA; twelve grandchildren, Shane Patin, Brooke Carrier, Holly Nehls, Aimee
Davis, Brett Granger, Erin Granger, Trisha Dies, Jason Aguillard, Amanda
Carron, Brittney Johnson, Brandon Granger, and Anna Blankenship ; and nineteen great grandchildren.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Alcide and Dea Fontenot
Young; and her husband Allen Granger.
A Rosary will be prayed by Deacon Chuck Ortego at 7 PM on Friday.
The Funeral Home will reopen at 8
AM
on Saturday October 6, 2012 until service time. A Rosary will be prayed by the Catholic
Daughters at 11 AM.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2015, Eunice, Saint Landry Parish, LA, Obituary
Eunice News (LA) Date:
January 19, 2015
Lester Reed, 87, died on Friday, January 16, 2015.
A memorial mass will be celebrated on Tuesday, January 20, 2015, at
10:30 AM. The celebrant is Msg. Robert Romero. A
Rosary will be prayed Monday at 6 PM by Deacon Gary Gaudin.
Survivors include his wife, Della Guillory Reed of Eunice;
daughter, Beth R. Langley and her husband Jerome of Eunice; one son, James
'Kurt' Reed of Baton Rouge; five grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Oliver and Delphine Lange
Reed; two brothers, Harold and Wilbur Reed; four sisters, Muriel
Blankenship, Cryil Fontenot,
Wilda McBride, and Mildred Fruge; and one daughter-in-law, Patti Reed;
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Saint Martin
+2013, Breaux
Bridge, Saint Martin Parish, LA, Obituary
Published in The Augusta Chronicle on May 21,
2013
Jacqueline Ann Blankenship, 71, passed away on Friday, May 17, 2013, at St. Agnes Healthcare
& Rehab Center. A Memorial Service will be held at a later date in Augusta,
Georgia.
Jacqueline was a devout Christian. She enjoyed spending time with
her late husband, especially Square
Dancing and Antiquing. After
Bill's passing, she found
solace in her Shitzu, Annabelle.
She is survived by her daughter,
Beth Blankenship Guidroz and her husband, Perry; her son, Marc Blankenship and his wife, Charlene; her brother, Walter G. Stanley,
III; her grandchildren, Timothy Scot
Manning, Abigail Ann
Blankenship, and Jennifer Marie Blankenship. She is also survived by numerous brothers
and sisters in-laws; nieces and nephews.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Walter Grover Stanley, Jr.
and Sarah Elizabeth Stanley; her husband,
Billy Hugh Blankenship; and her sister, Billie Jean Jimenez, who
is survived by her husband, Jorge Jimenez and their son, Alejandro Jimenez; mother-in-law, Irene Blankenship; and numerous brothers and sisters
in-laws.
In Loving Memory We will miss you Love, Beth and Marc
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
SSDI: Blankenship, Billy H., 68, 07Feb1934
- 11Mar2002, Augusta, Richmond, GA, AL-424-40-8493
2016, Breaux Bridge, St. Martin Parish, LA, Obituary
Mrs. Lee Roy LeBlanc, the former Verna Hebert, age 94, who departed
this life on Sunday, November 13, 2016 at home surrounded by loved ones. Verna
Hebert LeBlanc was born in Breaux Bridge, Louisiana on October 13, 1922, the
only child of Arnaud and Isabelle Babin Hebert. She graduated from Breaux
Bridge High School as class salutatorian in 1939 and completed her education at
Southwest Louisiana Institute, now the University of Louisiana at Lafayette, in
secretarial science.
She married Lee Roy LeBlanc on May 17, 1942. They spent many years
together farming sugarcane until Lee Roy's death in 1985. Verna worked for 52
years for the Department of Agriculture in Breaux Bridge at the Agriculture
Stabilization and Conservation Service (ASCS office), now known as the Farm
Service Agency. Many farmers and ranchers sought "Miss Verna's" help
when they had to report farming changes to the Department. She received
numerous awards for her years of service.
After her retirement, Verna became a world-class traveler. Along
with her traveling companions, brother in law and sister in law, Lester and Ida
L. Guidry, and nieces, Linda G. Theriot-Hebert and Nancy G. Dore, she visited
Italy, France, Switzerland, Austria, Sweden, Germany, Belgium, The Netherlands,
England and Ireland and The Holy Land. Her overseas travel stopped abruptly
after 9/11, but that didn't stop her! She continued with travels to Hawaii,
Nova Scotia and Montreal, Canada; Tennessee, New York, Las Vegas and
Washington, D.C. She and her traveling companions also made several trips to
Wyoming, visiting various states along the way. She was especially fond of her
annual Thanksgiving trip to Branson, Missouri and her journeys to Irondale,
Alabama to visit with Mother Angelica. In January 2012 she went on her very
first cruise to Cozumel, which was referred to as "Maw Maw's Maiden
Voyage", with her daughters, daughters-in-law, and several grandchildren.
She enjoyed another cruise in November 2014. She also continued her visits to
Gulf Shores, Alabama, a destination enjoyed by the family since 1959 until
2014.
She was devoted to voluntary service at St. Joseph's Catholic
Church in Parks. She spent many hours in the Chapel of Adoration, and also helped
in the front office and assisted the priest in residence. She served as
Eucharist Minister for the shut-ins of the Church Parish. She was a member of
the Catholic Daughters of America, St. Gregory Court, and was devoted to the
Holy Rosary. She also spent many hours in adoration of the Blessed Sacrament at
the St. Bernard Chapel of Adoration in Breaux Bridge. In May 1997, she was the
recipient of the Bishop's Medal from the Diocese of Lafayette at the
recommendation of Father Gregory Cormier, pastor of St. Joseph's.
She was a giving and caring person and always found a way to help
those in need. She was passionate in caring for her four-legged companions,
Tiny, Jake, Precious, Taco, Wishy and Chewy. She never turned away a stray
animal and called on Dr. Jackie Simon with Mary Guidry, niece, to provide the
medical care that so many of these animals needed. She also enjoyed watching
television and going to the Casino – mainly for the buffet!
She is preceded in death by her beloved husband, Lee Roy LeBlanc, her
parents, Arnaud and Isabelle Babin Hebert, her precious son, Dennis Lee
LeBlanc; her son-in-law, Don Terry and her loyal and protective companion dogs,
Tiny, Jake, Precious, Taco and Wishy.
Many will feel the loss of Miss Verna. She is survived by her five
children, Mary L. Terry, Jimmy LeBlanc and wife, Kathy; Isabelle
"Kizzy" Theriot and husband, Darrell "T-Colo"; Theresa L. "Bee" Blankenship and Cathy L. Meche and husband, Carl, all
of Breaux Bridge; and her daughter-in-law, Gerry B. LeBlanc of St. Martinville.
Survivors also include 14 grandchildren,
Claire L. Hebert, Christy LeBlanc, Jackie L. Courville, Dr. Jennifer LeBlanc
Thibodeaux, Jeremy LeBlanc, Stephanie Myers Badeaux, Caitlin Johnson, Forrest
Terry, Shawn LeBlanc, Kelsey LeBlanc, Tyler Theriot, Kylie Theriot, Chris Blankenship and Leah Guidry; and 12 great
grandchildren, Lauren Mire; Ryan, Shelby and Jake Gorman; Andrew and Carly
Courville; Joseph Jonathan "JJ" Badeaux; Ava LeBlanc; Cole and Evelyn
Theriot; Bella Guidry and Alex Latiolais.
Arrangements have been entrusted to her granddaughter, Kelsey
LeBlanc, of Evangeline Funeral Home, Inc. of St. Martinville. Pallbearers will
be Shawn LeBlanc, Tyler Theriot, Ryan Gorman, Jeremy LeBlanc, Jake Gorman and
Andrew Courville. Honorary pallbearers are Darrell Theriot, Carl Meche, Mike
Hebert, Robbie Courville, Chris Blankenship and Joey Badeaux.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2018, Breaux Bridge, Saint Martin Parish, LA, Obituary
Teche News (St. Martinville, LA) - June 12, 2018
George Willard Vest, 90 [1928], of Breaux Bridge, who passed away on Wednesday, June 6,
2018, at his residence.
He honorably served our country in the Korean war
and was a veteran of the U.S. Army.
He is survived by his wife of 31 years, Maggie Richard Vest; sons,
Howard Vest, Denny and David Jones, and Brian Allemane; daughters, Tracie V. Andrews and Lora Blankenship; sister, Vern Wray; five grandchildren and three
great-grandchildren.
A funeral service was held on Friday, June 8, at Pellerin Funeral
Home. Interment followed at St. Bernard Cemetery No. 2.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2018, Breaux Bridge, Saint Martin Parish, LA, Obituary
http://www.pellerinfuneralhome.com/memsol.cgi?user_id=2111276
George Willard
Vest - March 2, 1928 - June 6, 2018 - Breaux Bridge.
George Willard
Vest, 90, who passed away on Wednesday, June 6, 2018, at his residence.
George was a member of the American
Legion and the Baptist Church, both in Cecilia.
He honorably served our country in the Korean war
and was a veteran of the U.S. Army.
He was preceded in death by his parents,
Howard and Eula Childers Vest.
He is survived by his loving wife of 31
years, Maggie Richard Vest; sons, Howard Vest and wife Donna, Denny Jones,
David Jones, all of Gonzales, and Brian Alleman of Breaux Bridge; daughters,
Tracie Vest Andrews of Gonzales, and Lora Blankenship of Munford, AL;
sister, Vern Wray of Dayton, OH; grandchildren, Adam, Bethany, Julia, Thomas,
and Daniel; and three great grandchildren.
A funeral service will be held at 1:00 pm
on Friday, June 8, 2018, at Pellerin Funeral Home in Breaux Bridge. Pastor Rob
Bordeaux will officiate at the funeral service. Interment will follow at St.
Bernard Cemetery No. 2 in Breaux Bridge. Pallbearers will be Howard Vest, Denny
Jones, David Jones, Adam Vest, Brian Alleman, Carroll Comb, Daniel Andrews, and
Thomas Andrews.
2012, Saint Martinville, Saint Martin Parish, LA, Obituary
The Daily Iberian, (New Iberia, LA) - October 7, 2012
A Memorial Mass will be celebrated at 11 a.m. on Monday, October 8,
2012, at St. Martin de Tours Catholic Church in St. Martinville for Dennis Lee
LeBlanc, 67, who lost his courageous battle with cancer on Friday, October 5,
2012, at his home. Rev. Ed Degeyter will officiate at the funeral Mass.
Scriptures will be read by his wife. Gift bearers will be his seven
grandchildren.
He is survived by his wife of 46 years, Gerry Broussard LeBlanc and
is the loving father of Claire Mire (Chris), Chirsty Gorman (Mike), Jackie
Courville (Robbie), Jennifer Thibodeaux (Ross) and Jeremy LeBlanc (Darleen).
Dennis was especially proud of his seven grandchildren — Andrew and Carly
Courville, Ryan, Shelby and Jake Gorman, Lauren Mire, and Ava LeBlanc, and his
seven granddogs. He is also survived by his precious mother, Verna Hebert
LeBlanc; and his siblings Mary Terry
(Don), Jimmy Leblanc (Kathy), Isabelle "Kizzy" Theriot (T-Colo), Bertha Blankenship and Cathy Meche (Carl).
Dennis was preceded in death by his father, Lee Roy LeBlanc, his
maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Arnaud Hebert, and his paternal
grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Albert LeBlanc Sr.
He is an alumnus of St. Bernard Catholic School in Breaux Bridge
where he established life-long friendships. Dennis is 1969 graduate of USL with
a major in Agriculture. Dennis was a sugar cane farmer for 24 years. He retired
from farming in 1995. At that time, Dennis turned his volunteerism as a Reserve
Deputy into a full time second career as a deputy with the St. Martin Parish Sheriff's
Office. Dennis loved his position with the SMSO, ultimately becoming director
of Operational Development. Dennis worked on and later led the team responsible
for the application and acceptance of the accreditation by the Commission on
Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies for the St. Martin Parish Sheriff's
Office. Dennis has always been civic minded and service oriented as evidenced
by his membership and participation in the following: St. Martinville Jaycees,
Knights of Columbus, St. Martinville Rotary Club, St. Martinville Volunteer
Fire Department, Mercy High School Board, Reserve Deputy (SMSO), St. Martin
Parish Farm Bureau Board Member, Board Member of the Breaux Bridge Sugar
Cooperative, Kiwanis Club of St. Martinville and the Catahoula Hunting Club.
Dennis' special love was time spent with his family participating in his
favorite hobby — camping.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Saint Mary
+2013, Bayou Vista, Saint Mary Parish, LA, Obituary
The Daily Review, (Morgan City, LA) - June 13, 2013
Donald Ray "Possum" Blankenship, 79, a resident of Bayou Vista, passed
away Monday, June 10, 2013, at his home surrounded by his loving family. Possum
was born on Dec. 10, 1933, in Mount Pleasant, Texas, the son of Ross and Faye High
Blankenship.
Possum loved spending time with his family, especially his
grandchildren. He loved being in the outdoors whether he was tending to his
garden or taking his grandchildren fishing, as fishing was his favorite past
time. He enjoyed watching baseball, especially when the Houston Astros were
playing. He would always have his radio on listening to his country music.
He will be sadly missed and remembered by his loving wife, Shirley Blankenship of Bayou Vista; three children,
Becky Blankenship Beadle, Buddy Ray Blankenship and Vicki
Blankenship Laubach and
husband, Gary, all of Patterson; nine grandchildren,
Matthew Paul Beadle, Jonathan Ray Beadle, Kelsey Ann Beadle, Grace Victoria
Beadle, Brenna Renee
Blankenship, Jude Christian Blankenship, Blaine Edwin Laubach, Trey Anthony
Laubach and Travis Adam Laubach; and one brother,
Bobby Blankenship of Berwick.
Possum was preceded in death by his parents, Ross
Blankenship and Faye High Blankenship.
Visitation will be held from noon to 6 p.m. Friday, June 14, 2013,
at Twin City Funeral Home with a funeral service being held at 4:30 p.m.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2019, Bayou Vista, St. Mary Parish, LA, Obituary
The Daily Review, (Morgan City, LA) - December 6, 2019
Shirley Ann Suire Blankenship, 81, a resident of Bayou Vista, passed away peacefully surrounded
by her loving family on Wednesday, December 4, 2019 at Ochsner Foundation
Hospital, [Jefferson, Jefferson
Parish, LA]. She was born on March 18, 1938, in Lake Arthur, Louisiana, the
daughter of Elton and Victoria Beard Suire.
Spending time with her family is what Shirley loved most. She loved
the holiday season and family gatherings because it meant that all her family
would be all together and she would be able to cook for them all. She enjoyed
spending quality time with her grandchildren. Shirley had a bit of a green
thumb and enjoyed being outside tending to her plants and flowers.
Shirley was preceded in death by her parents, Elton and Victoria
Beard Suire and her husband, Donald Ray
"Possum" Blankenship.
Shirley will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by three children, Becky Blankenship Pitre and husband Scott of Franklin, Buddy Ray Blankenship and fiancé Cheri Hebert of Patterson, Vicki Blankenship Laubach of Morgan
City; 11 grandchildren, Matthew Paul
Beadle, Jonathan Ray Beadle, Kelsey Ann Beadle, Grace Victoria Beadle, Kristi
Renee Pitre, Ryan Scott Pitre, Brenna
Renee Blankenship, Jude Christian Blankenship, Blaine Edwin Laubach, Trey Anthony
Laubach and Travis Adam Laubach; three great grandchildren, Cooper Ryan Pitre,
Madilyn Hale Beadle and Dax Joseph Leonard; three brothers, Louis Suire and
wife Betty of Alexandria, Tommy Suire and wife Mandy of Morgan City and Michael
Suire of Lafayette.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 pm, on Monday, December 9,
2019, at Twin City Funeral Home. Shirley's grandsons will have the honor of
serving as pallbearers. Following the service, Shirley will be laid to rest in
the Berwick Cemetery Mausoleum.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2010, Berwick, Saint
Mary Parish, LA, Obituary
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/244736036/bobby-shayne-blankenship
Bobby Shayne Blankenship, 54, a Beaumont,
Texas, native and Berwick resident, died today, Friday, Feb. 26, 2010.
Blankenship was born on July 23, 1955, in Beaumont Texas, and raised in
Berwick. He lived in Reno, Nev., but recently returned to his hometown of
Berwick.
Blankenship enjoyed spending time with
family, participating in marathona'triathlons, cooking, poetry, tennis and many
other outdoor activities.
He was preceded in death by his mother,
Margery
Nell Blankenship of Denison, Texas.
He is survived by his father, Bobby Ross
Blankenship of Paris, Texas; two brothers, Michael "Bubba"
Blankenship of Berwick and Dana Jo Blankenship of Houston; and two sisters,
Trina
LeSchelle Jones and her husband, Kerry, of Zwolle, and Brenda Faye Paray and her
husband, Lennis, of Berwick. He also is survived by his wife, Sue Bjorlin
Blankenship, and his daughter and the love of his life, Hanna Mary
Blankenship.
Services will be held Saturday, Feb. 27,
2010, at Twin City Funeral Home in Morgan City from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. A service
will be held at 7 p.m. officiated by Brother John Smilie of Healing Center
Fellowship.
+2017, Berwick, Saint
Mary Parish, LA, Obituary
The Daily Review, (Morgan City, LA) - May 26, 2017
Eva Hebert Dunigan, 62, a native of Pierre Part and resident of
Berwick, died Wednesday, May 24, 2017, at her residence.
She was preceded in death by her husband, father and a brother.
She is survived by four daughters, Stephanie Crothers of Berwick,
Charlene Voisin of Morgan City, Anna Boudreaux of Lockport and Cheryl Babin of
Houma; two sons, Christopher Guillot of Pierre Part and Justin Boudreaux of
Houma; her mother, Alta Berthalot; three sisters,
Joyce Blankenship, Karen Hebert and Barbara Guillot; one
brother, Mervin Hebert; 13 grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren.
Services will be Sunday at 7 p.m. at Twin City Funeral Home.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2018, Berwick, Saint Mary Parish, LA, Obituary
The Daily Review, (Morgan City, LA) - February 1, 2019
Don Paul Barrilleaux Sr., 49, a native of Morgan City and resident
of Berwick, died Wednesday, Jan. 30, 2019, at Ochsner Foundation Hospital, [Jefferson,
Jefferson Parish, LA].
He was preceded in death by his maternal grandfather and paternal
grandparents.
He is survived by his wife, Kelli Guillot Barrilleaux of Berwick;
three sons, Dylan Barrilleaux and Don Barrilleaux Jr., both of Berwick, and
Lesley Barrilleaux of Ricohoc; mother,
Joyce Blankenship and husband
George of Pierre Part; father, Richard
Barrilleaux of Labadieville; four sisters,
Juanita Barrilleaux and Barbara Aucoin, both of Pierre Part, Cassie Blankenship of White Castle and Stacey Barrilleaux of
Napoleonville; two brothers, Kenny Berthelot of Slidell and Ritchie Barrilleaux
of Pierre Part; maternal grandmother, Elta Hebert; and a host of other
relatives.
Services will be Saturday at 3 p.m. at Morgan City Family Church. Twin City Funeral Home.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2018, Franklin, St.
Mary Parish, LA, Obituary
The Daily Review, (Morgan City, LA) - May 10, 2018
Ronald John Dupre Sr., 71, a resident of Franklin, passed away
Wednesday, May 2, 2018 at home. Ronald was born November 9, 1946, in New
Orleans, the son of Eugene Dupre, Sr. and Verda Duplantis Dupre.
Ronald was well known as the Bayou Vista Wal-Mart greeter and he
was very proud of this position. He was a die-hard patriot and loved his
country tremendously; he was a U.S. Navy veteran. Ronald proudly served his
community for many years with the Berwick Volunteer Fire Department, as well as
the Civil Air Patrol. He loved his children and grandchildren and enjoyed
spending time with them.
Ronald was preceded in death by his parents, Eugene and Verda
Dupre; one brother, Eugene Dupre Jr.; one sister, Jade Dupre Godeaux; and a
brother-in-law, Joe Godeaux.
Ronald will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by his
companion, Annie Mathews; two sons, Gene Dupre and wife Danyelle of Berwick,
and Ronald "Ronnie" Dupre Jr. and wife Sharon of Dracut,
Massachusetts; one daughter, Melissa Dupre Bonnette of Denham Springs; four
brothers, Wade Dupre and wife Marsha of Lake Charles, Cedric Dupre and wife
Cathy of Bayou Vista, Donald Dupre of Morgan City and Clyde Dupre of Bayou
Vista; one sister, Hortense "Sam" Berry and husband Michael of
Fredonia, Wisconsin; five grandchildren,
Brendon Dupre, Shane Dupre, Payton Dupre, Brenna Blankenship
and Jude Blankenship; and Annie's children and grandchildren
who Ronald thought of as his own; Dawn, Jason and Jeremy Hinkle; Jordan, Nija,
Jason, Nickolas, Janey and Elle J.
`Memorial services will be held at 12:00 p.m. on Saturday, May 12,
2018 at Twin City Funeral Home.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Saint Mary Parish SSDI, http://ssdi.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi ,
Blankenship, Bobby
S. 54, 23Jul1955 - 26Feb2010, Berwick,
Saint Mary, LA, LA-436-98-5468
Saint Tammany
2011, Covington, Saint Tammany Parish, LA, Obituary
The Times-Picayune, (New Orleans, LA) - October 13, 2011
Rita M. Muniz passed away Monday, October 10, 2011. A resident of
Covington since 2004, she was born May 29, 1946 in Lubbock, TX to Marilyn Autin
and the late J. M. Mayfield, Jr.
She was the beloved mother
of Thomas S. Blankenship , Bobby M. Blankenship
(Aimee), Kelli B. Helms (Keith), Mark I. Melancon and the late Scott R. Blankenship (Stephanie); sister of William E., David
W. and Ginger A. Mayfield and Martha Hall. She is also survived by eight
grandchildren.
Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend memorial
services at 7:30 PM on Friday, October 14, 2011 at E.J. Fielding Funeral Home,
2260 W. 21st Ave., Covington, LA 70433.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2013, Covington, Saint Tammany Parish, LA, Obituary
http://www.meaningfulfunerals.net/fh/obituaries/obituary.cfm?o_id=2097024&fh_id=12065
Marilyn Autin Gorgas passed away on Wednesday, May 22, 2013 at the
age of 87. Beloved wife of the late Irvin Joseph Gorgas.
Loving mother of Bill Mayfield, David Mayfield, Ginger
Mayfield and the late Rita Munez. Daughter of the late
Hazel Hebert Autin and Henry Joseph Autin. Sister of Patricia Moreau and
the late Betty Bosley and Henry J. Autin, Jr. Grandmother of Semmes
Blankenship, Bobby Blankenship, Kellie Helms, Mark Melancon, Keri
Mayfield, Kara Travers, Kasey Mayfield and the late Scott Blankenship. Also survived by twenty
great-grandchildren.
For many years she was a waitress where everyone knew her as
“Grandma.” After she retired she was active with the American Legion, the VFW
and St. Benedict Catholic Church.
Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the
Funeral Mass on Saturday, May 25, 2013 at E.J. Fielding Funeral Home, 2260 W.
21st Avenue, Covington, LA 70433 at 11:00 AM with visitation on Saturday from
09:00 AM until Mass time. Interment will
follow in JM Fussell Cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2012, Folsom, St. Tammany Parish, LA, Obituary
Published in The Times-Picayune from March 19 to
March 20, 2012
Cynthia Lois Berryhill Blankenship passed away on Sunday, March 18, 2012.
Beloved wife of 37 years to Claude Blankenship, Jr.; loving mother of Lois W.
Blankenship Shamburger (Bill)
and Elaine Blankenship Tallo (Gene, Jr.); grandmother of Kallie
Populis, Mason Populis, Raven Baker and Cody Shamburger; daughter of Carolyn
North Aucoin and Charles R. Berryhill (Doris); and sister of Lyn Berryhill,
Roddis Berryhill, Jr., John Berryhill and David Berryhill.
She was preceded in death by her son, Claude
"Tripp" Blankenship, III.
Age 60 years, she was a native of
Clarksdale, MS and a resident of Folsom, LA for the past 13 years. Relatives
and friends of the family are invited to attend the funeral service at the
Chapel of E. J. Fielding Funeral Home Inc., 2260 W. 21st. Ave., Covington, LA
70433, on Wednesday, March 21, 2012 at 1:00 PM. Interment will follow in
Pinecrest Memorial Gardens.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2011, Mandeville, Saint Tammany Parish, LA, Obituary
The Times-Picayune, (New Orleans, LA) - November 23, 2011
Beulah (Bee) Lummus Fulgham, at the age of 92, joined her loving
husband of 48 years, Hershel Quinton Fulgham in heaven on November 20, 2011. Daughter of the late B. F. and Julia McCollum Lummus. A
native of Hickory Grove, MS, she lived in Starkville, MS until 1948, a resident
of Port Gibson, MS until 1954; and Hazlehurst, MS for the next 52 years. In
August 2006 she moved to Mandeville, LA.
Bee was preceded in death by two sisters: Sue
Blankenship and Sara Shaneman,
and four brothers: Arthur, Eckford, Winfred and Wilburn Lummus. She was the
beloved and dedicated mother of Mare F. Sollberger (Ken) of Mandeville, LA,
Jerry A. Fulgham of Bossier City, LA, Betty F. Weathersby (the late Alan) of
Wesson, MS and Ken R. Fulgham of Flower Mound, TX. She was lovingly known as
"MiMi" to her grandchildren Meredith and Meagan Hodge, Brittney and
Morgan Fulgham, Adam and Hayden Weathersby, Vaughn (Stefani) Sollberger of
Mandeville, LA, Peter (Edie) Sollberger of Beeville, TX and great-grandchildren
Avery and Adelaide Sollberger of Mandeville, LA.
Private Funeral Services will be held. Internment
in Hazlehurst City Cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2012, Slidell, Saint Tammany Parish, LA, Obituary
http://www.meaningfulfunerals.net/fh/obituaries/obituary.cfm?o_id=1423508&fh_id=12445
Corporal Trent
William Robert Blankenship,
25, died Saturday, March 10th, 2012, while in the service of our country as a
member of the United States Marine Corps. He was stationed at Camp Lejeune in
North Carolina. Trent was a brave soldier and a true hero. He was an excellent
USMC machine gunner and served two tours of duty in Afghanistan.
He is survived by his mother, Colleen DeWalt of Covington, his brother and sister-in-law, Jeremy and Michelle
Blankenship of Mandeville his wife and stepdaughter, Carly and Gianna DeConinck, grandfather Glenn Blankenship, and
grandmother, Julie DeWalt. He also left behind two nephews, Preston
Benjamin and Paxton Blankenship, and a niece, Peyton
Blankenship. He is also
survived by many aunts, uncles, and cousins. His little cousin, Charlie DeWalt,
was extremely close to Trent.
He was preceded in death by his father, James B.
Blankenship, his grandmother, Myrtle Blankenship, his grandfather, William DeWalt, and two
Marines that he referred to as his brothers, Kyle Schnieder and John Taylor.
Trent loved life and he loved his friends and family dearly. He had
many friends that he considered family and their kids called him “Uncle Trent”.
He had too many close friends to name but all those who knew him will never
forget his bravery and sincere friendship.
Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the
funeral services at Honaker Funeral Home, 1751 Gause Blvd. West (In Forest Lawn
Cemetery), Slidell, LA on Wednesday, March 21, 2012 at 11:00am. Interment will
be held at a later date in Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, VA., where
he will join his fallen Marine brothers.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
SSDI: Blankenship,
Myrtle F., 72, 07Jun1934 - 31Jul2006, Maurepas, Livingston, LA, LA-437-48-2998
SSDI: Blankenship,
James B., 49, 04Apr1960 - 12Sep2009, (72), LA-437-17-8304
2013, Slidell,
Saint Tammany Parish, LA, Obituary
The Times-Picayune, (New Orleans, LA) - September 1, 2013
Louise Cecilia Pichon Nunez, (known to many as Ms. Weez), age 85,
passed away on Wednesday, August, 28, 2013 at 12:02 pm at her home of
congestive heart failure.
She was a lifelong resident of Slidell (Bayou Liberty) and preceded
in death by her husband Marcel J. Nunez, Sr., father, Louis Alphonse Pichon,
mother, Agnes Dubuisson Pichon, daughter, Sheila Ann Nunez Lacour and
son-in-law, Ray Lacour, Jr. She leaves behind her daughters Rena Duke (John),
Tammy Miller (David) and Jennifer Nunez, sons Terry L. Nunez (Hoyt) and Marcel
J. Nunez, Jr. (Julie). Grandchildren
Catherine Parziale Grey (Brett), Nicholas Parziale (Wendy), Becky Renee' Nunez
Wilhite (Brandon), Beth Luther Segrave, Mark Luther, Robin
Lacour (Eric Blankenship), Ray Lacour,
III (Shan), Brandi Nunez, Tyler Nunez, Jeffrey Miller (Ashley), Amanda Lynn
Walker, and Brittany Lynn Walker. She is also survived by 24 great grand
children, 2 great great grand children and many nieces and nephews.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend a memorial service at
St. Genevieve Catholic Church, 58203 Hwy 433, Slidell, LA, on Saturday,
September 14, 2013 from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm., Funeral Mass at 11:00 am.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2014, Slidell, Saint Tammany Parish, LA, Obituary
Jose Antonio Vega-Montalvo passed away peacefully on Thursday July
24, 2014 at his daughter's home in Summerville,
[Dorchester Co.,] South Carolina surrounded by family. He was born in Camuy, Puerto
Rico on a family farm to Gonzalo Vega-Cabrera and Angela Montalvo-Cortes and is
survived by his brother Luis Vega-Montalvo and his sister Casilda Vega-Musa
from Catano, Puerto Rico. His deceased siblings: Ramonita Vega-Montalvo, Manual
Vega-Montalvo, Carmen Vega-Montalvo rest in peace in Puerto Rico.
Jose (Joe) was married to Dolores Lujan Vega (deceased) and he had
6 children: Nicholas Marentes, Dolores Vega-Johnson, Annette Vega-Silvernale,
Debra Vega-Owens (deceased), Marylea Vega-Montalvo, and Joseph Vega-Montalvo.
He was also a proud grandfather of
eight: James, Nicole and Camille Silvernale from Summerville, South Carolina;
Shonte` Bobbitt from Auburn, Washington, Sheena Owens and Mychal Owens from
Tacoma, Washington; Armand
Blankenship from Huntsville,
Alabama and Shamira Meadows from Omaha, Nebraska. He is survived by 5
great-grandchildren.
Joe was a philanthropist at heart; he volunteered as a Scout
Master, and his passion was being a coach for youth soccer, softball, and
basketball. He received a bachelor's degree in Political Science from Tarkio
College in Tarkio Missouri and was great at debating current events in our
world today.
Joe served his country with distinction for 52 years. He retired
from the Air Force after 30 years as an Intelligence Officer stationed in
various Air Force Bases throughout the United States and overseas. In addition,
he was a Customs Officer for 28 years and one of founding members of Homeland
Security. He currently resided in Slidell, Louisiana and was visiting his
family in South Carolina.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Tangipahoa
2014, Hammond, Tangipahoa Parish, LA, Obituary
The Daily Star, (Hammond, LA) - March 9, 2014
Anthony "Ante'" Vrsaljko of Hammond, Louisiana since 2006,
passed away peacefully at his home on Thursday, March 6, 2014 at the age of 78.
Anthony was born on July 26, 1935 in Pagoda, Yugoslavia and became an American
Citizen in 1962. He enjoyed gardening, family gatherings and fishing and will
be missed dearly by all who loved him.
Anthony leaves behind his loving companion of 23 years, Markleen
Vernon of Hammond; sisters, Maria Vrsaljko Simpson of Waikiki, West Australia,
Rita Vrsaljko Krzanic of Podgora, Croatia. He is also survived by three children, Mary France Vrsaljko Yeager
and husband Steven, Susan
Vrsaljko Blankenship and husband Mark,
Anthony Vrsaljko, Jr.; step-children, (whom loved him dearly), Jerry and Rachel
Vernon, Fonda and Joseph Perlander, Jana Vernon, Miranda and Lyn Jones and
Quade Vernon; 15 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren.
Preceding Anthony in death were his parents, Simun and Pere
Vrsaljko of Yugoslavia; 10 brothers and sisters all of Yugoslavia.
Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the
visitation from the chapel of Brandon G. Thompson Funeral Home, west of
Hammond, on Tuesday, March 11, 2014 from 10:00 a.m. until the funeral service
at 11:00 a.m. Rev. Sammy Smith will officiate the services.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2016, Loranger, Tangipahoa
Parish, LA, Obituary
Published in TheAdvocate.com from May 24 to
May 27, 2016
Martha Elaine Blankenship Tallo, 44 years old of Loranger, Louisiana, passed away Monday, May 23,
2016, at her home. She was born on Friday, October 8, 1971, in Memphis,
Tennessee.
Beloved mother of Kallie and Mason Populis; stepmother of Rhiannon
Tallo; daughter of Claude Blankenship; wife of Gene Tallo, Jr.; sister of Wynne Shamburger and her husband Bill; beloved GiGi of Kinleigh and
Breesleigh Shugars; granddaughter of Carolyn Aucoin.
She is preceded in death by her mother, Cynthia
Berryhill Blankenship; brother, Claude "Tripp" Blankenship; grandmother,
Mildred Blankenship. Elaine will be missed dearly by her
friends and family.
Funeral services will be Friday, May 27, 2016 at 11:00 am at Harry
McKneely & Son Funeral Home in Hammond. Interment will follow in Pinecrest
Cemetery, Covington, Louisiana.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2012, Tickfaw, Tangipahoa Parish, LA, Obituary
The Times-Picayune, (New Orleans, LA) - March 29, 2012
Ernest Irwin Gras, Sr., 76 years old of Tickfaw, Louisiana, passed
away, Tuesday, March 27, 2012. He was born on Thursday, June 20, 1935, in New
Orleans, La., son of the late Francis Irwin Gras and the late Lucille
Waguespack Gras.
Surviving are sons & daughter-in-laws: Ernest Jr. and Stefanie
Gras and Johnny and Dawn Gras, son, Dusty Gras, daughters & sons-in-laws: Terry and Freddie Shields, Amanda and
Jeffery Pearson, and Susan and Wayne Blankenship,
daughter, Ashley Gras; brothers- & sisters-in-law: Mike and Ester Gras,
Eddie and Loraine Gras, brothers: Frank, Jake, and Irvin Gras; sister and
brother-in-law, Tina and Billy Graham; 13 grandchildren, 6 great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by daughter, Mary Louise Murphy; and
grandson, Johnny Gras, Jr.
Services will be held at Harry McKneely & Son, Hammond, Saturday at 11:00 am. Interment will follow in the Sand Hill
Cemetery, Ponchatoula, Louisiana.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Terrebonne
+2012, Dulac, Terrebonne Parish, LA, Obituary
Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from November 12 to
November 13, 2012
Arthur Everett Blankenship, 87, a native of Kilmarnock, VA and a resident of Dulac, La. died
Friday, November 09, 2012.
Visitation will be Tuesday, from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Samart Funeral
Home of Houma. Burial will be held Saturday, in Morattica Baptist Church
Cemetery, Morattica, VA.
He is survived by his wife,
Nancy Ann Burruss Blankenship of Dulac, La.; sons, Michael
Blankenship and wife Phylis of
Lynchburg, VA, Joseph
Blankenship and wife Barbara
of Dulac, La. And Randolph
Blankenship of Dulac, La.; daughters, Margie B. Windsor of Hampton, VA and Cynthia B. Gillette
of Houma, La.; brothers, Herbert Blankenship of Mechanicsville, VA; eight grandchildren;
15 great-grandchildren.
He is preceded in death by his father,
Arthur Blankenship; mother,
Grace Pugh Blankenship; brothers,
Earl and Kenneth Blankenship;
sister, Margret B. Welch.
He served in the army in World War II as a tank driver under
General Patton for the whole war in Europe and in the occupation of Japan. He
spent his life as a waterman.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2014, Houma, Terrebonne Parish, LA, Obituary
http://www.meaningfulfunerals.net/fh/obituaries/obituary.cfm?o_id=2532905&fh_id=10504
Phyllis Marie Naquin Hebert, 90 years old,
born 10/10/1923, died on May 24, 2014. She was a native of Houma, LA and resident of Houma, LA.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Tuesday, May 27, 2014 at
2:00am at Annunziata Catholic Church with burial following at St. Francis de
Sales Cemetery #2.
She is survived by her sons; Wayne Hebert and wife Jeanette, David
Hebert and wife Ginger, Mark Hebert and wife Beth, Daughters; Wanda Ledet,
Lynne Alleman and Laurie Ashley, 18 Grandchildren; Troy Hebert, Stacy Hebert,
Kathy Ledet Relan, Corey Hebert, Ryan Hebert, Robbie Ledet, Shawn Alleman
Smith, Bethany Alleman Gentry, Ben Ashley, Louis Crochet, Trey Chauvin, Tess
Gautreaux, Steven Ashley, Tristen Hebert Gerard, Ross Ashley, Andrew Ashley,
Melissa Ashley, Garrett Hebert, Jesse Hebert, 21 Great-grandchildren; Heather
Hebert Silva, Brad Hebert, Leah Hebert, Christopher Relan, Kevin Hebert, Sarah
Ledet, Jonathan Ledet, Kedrick Hebert, Jennifer Relan, Rose Crochet, Koby
Ashley, Brady Ashley, Reese Smith, Summer Hebert, Jasmine Crochet, Landon
Ashley, Trinton Hebert, Shelby Ashley, Grant Smith, Sophia Dion, Lexi Ashley,
Evan Ashley and Cade Gentry, and 2 Great-great grandchildren; Sophia Silva and
Luna Silva, Brother; Bruce Naquin, Sisters; Joy Goodroe, Clare Fanguy, Barbara
Mapp, and Jane Gautreaux.
She was preceded in death by her Husband; Emanuel A.
"Buddy" Hebert, Parents; Aurestile P. Naquin and Thelma Dupre Naquin,
Brother; Roy Naquin, Sisters; Thelma Blankenship, Judith Naquin, Sons-in-law; Randy Ledet
and Alton Alleman.
She was a devoted and loving mother and grandmother and a beautiful
person both inside and out. She was a parishioner of Annunziata Catholic
Church.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2014, Houma, Terrebonne Parish, LA, Obituary
Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from June 7 to June
8, 2014
Bruce Joseph "Lil Chief" Naquin, 89, a native of
Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma, died Saturday, June 7, 2014, at 2:50
a.m.
A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. at St. Louis Church in
Bayou Blue, with burial to follow in the church cemetery.
He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Jeannette Delaune Naquin;
grandsons, Seth and Paul Guidry; daughter, Elizabeth and husband, Lee Guidry;
sisters, Joy Goodroe, Claire Fanguy, Barbara Mapp, and Jane Gautreaux.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Aurestile and Thelma Dupre
Naquin; brother, Roy Naquin; and sisters,
Thelma Blankenship, Judith Naquin, and Phyllis Hebert.
He was a parishioner of St. Louis Church in Bayou Blue. He was a
World War II Navy veteran and was an employee for Texaco Oil for over 35 years.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2019, Houma, Terrebonne
Parish, LA, Obituary
The Courier, (Houma, LA) - March 18, 2019
Barbara G. Blankenship, 66, passed away at 7:40 a.m. on Friday, March 15, 2019.
Barbara was a native and resident of Dulac.
Barbara enjoyed spoiling her grandchildren, and spending time with
her family. She also enjoyed cooking and sharing meals with family and friends
and in the garden. She was a pillar of her community and was actively involved
with her church as a faithful, active member of Grand Caillou Baptist Church.
Barbara was preceded in death by her parents, Junius Paul Gregoire and Mary Robinson
Gregoire; and siblings, Linda Gregoire, Timothy Gregoire, and Joann Gregoire.
Barbara is survived by her loving husband of 40 years, Joseph Blankenship;
children, James Blankenship and husband, Joshua Blankenship, Rosalynn Boudreaux and husband, Craig, and Jody Schlesinger and husband Daniel; grandchildren, Ashley Crist, Emily and Will Blankenship, Caleb, Dagen and Malayna Boudreaux, and Ethan Schlesinger; and
siblings, Gary Gregoire and wife, Maxine, Peggy Foret and husband, Noah Foret Jr.,
and Grace Trosclair.
Services will be 6 pm, on Tuesday, March 19, at Grand Caillou
Baptist Church, 3497 Grand Caillou Road in Houma. Chauvin
Funeral Home.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Union
+2015, Farmerville, Union Parish, LA, Obituary
http://www.tributes.com/obituary/show/Coy-Upshaw-102967319
Funeral services for Bro. Coy E. Upshaw, 91, will be held at
10:30am Friday, October 30, 2015 at Farrar Funeral Home in Farmerville with Dr.
Connie E. Ward, Bro. Neil Everett and Bro. Marcel McGee officiating. Burial
will be in Mt. Union Cemetery, near Spearsville under the direction of Farrar
Funeral Home. Pallbearers will be Cpt. Robert Bratton, Jim Rhodes, Ricky
Elkins, David Chrisman, Billy Fuller and Kerry Aulds.
Bro. Upshaw, a retired businessman and minister, went to his
heavenly home October 28, 2015. Bro. Upshaw was a member of Mt. Union Baptist
Church but served as minister in the local churches for 20 years. He was an
avid outdoorsman. Bro. Coy was a great husband, dad, grandfather, and great
grandfather who dearly loved his family.
He was preceded in death by his parents: Claud E. & Georgia
Upshaw and 5 sisters.
Left to cherish his memory is his wife of 71 years, Fern Upshaw; 2
sons: Barry E. Upshawand Douglas C. Upshaw & wife, Cheryl; 1 daughter: Marsha E. Blankenship & husband,
Jerry; 2 sisters: Janet Horne and Becky McCullin
&husband, Mack; brother-in-law: J. H. Lockwood; 8 grandchildren; 12 great
grandchildren; 10 great-great grandchildren; numerous nieces, nephews &
other relatives; and many friends.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Poss Jerry Ray son of William Rayford
Blankenship & Odette McKoin in AR.
+2017, Spearsville, Union Parish, LA, Obituary
http://www.tributes.com/obituary/show/Fern-Upshaw-104320272
Fern Upshaw, Spearsville, Louisiana, January 3, 2017
Today, January 3, 2017, we released the hand of an Earth Angel. Our
Mom, Fern Upshaw, joined her husband, her dad, her mother, and her
daughter-in-law in Paradise.
Mom was the woman in our lives incapable of self-indulgence,
self-pity, self-importance, or anything else that had to do with
"self". She was a loving wife and mother. She was unwavering in her
commitment to her family and God. She spent her 90 years on earth attempting to
make everyone around her happy, comfortable and loved. She was the edification
of love and commitment. She was the glue that held our family together. She had
only one kind of love….unconditional.
Her children, Barry, Doug, and Marsha had the privilege of caring
for her for the last two years after a disabling stroke. Her passing will leave
a hole in our souls that will only be filled with the overflowing of love she
left behind. In her last hours she had a personal bit of advice for each of us.
Heaven is a brighter place tonight because of her presence. I once read in a
book, "God is Love". I would add to this…"My Mom is Love!"
Save us a seat, Mama.
Preceding her in death were her parents: Commie and Marie Barrett,
husband, Coy Upshaw, and loving daughter-in-law, Glenda Upshaw.
Left to cherish her memory are her 2 sons:
Barry E. Upshaw of Spearsville and Douglas C. Upshaw and wife, Cheryl of
Spearsville; her daughter, Marsha E. Blankenship & husband,
Jerry of Newhope, AR; 8 grandchildren; 13 great
grandchildren, and 10 great-great grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00pm Friday, January 6th at Mt.
Union Baptist Church in Spearsville and burial will follow in the church
cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Vermilion
2019, Abbeville, Vermilion
Parish, LA, Obituary
Abbeville Meridional (LA) - May 19, 2019
Lindy "Sue" Glaze (LEE), age 75, passed away on Monday,
May 13, 2019. She was born June 12, 1943 in Carol Stream, [DuPage Co.,] Illinois.
Ms. Glaze is preceded in death by her mother, Juanita Browning
Rodrigue, and her father, Larkin Lee.
She is survived by her children,
Kimberlie Walsh Wilkins and her husband, Steven Wilkins of Abbeville, Karen Walsh Blankenship and her husband, Gary Blakenship, of Florida; sons, John Walsh and his
wife, Tricia Walsh of Erath, and Jackson Glaze and his partner, Jimmy Hardman,
of Cincinnati, Ohio. She was a Beloved Grandmother
of Ronald Ward II, Brandie Ward, Kimberlie Ward, Johnathan Walsh, Amber
Walsh Sonier, Re-Anne Walsh & Cory Harrington, Shannon Blankenship, Stephanie Blankenship and Nicole
Blankenship. She was the
Beloved Great-Grandmother of Dylan Ward, Kiyia Suire, Alyssa Leblanc, Kyleigh
Roberts, Jacie Sonier, Kage Sonier, Slade Mitchell, Savin Mitchell, Ava
Harrington and Aiden Harrington.
Funeral services were handled by Walker Funeral Home-Walnut Hills
Chapel, 2625 Gilbert Avenue, Cincinnati, Ohio, 45206.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Vernon
2014, Anacoco, Vernon Parish, LA, Obituary
Published in The Town Talk on Apr. 15, 2014
Michael (Mike) Donavan Fridley passed away on April 13, 2014 at
home in Anacoco, LA.
He was the owner of Mike's Custom Mufflers of Leesville.
Previously, he was employed by Morris Tire Service of Leesville for
approximately 20 years. Mike was an avid race car fan and extremely
knowledgeable and skilled in most aspects of the automotive field. He built
many racing engines, designed suspensions, constructed race car bodies, and
assisted many local racers with the fine tuning and tweaking of their race
cars. He was the local"go to person' for assistance toward any problems
encountered with race cars. This was also Mike's hobby while growing up in
California. Daily and certainly on Saturday mornings, local racers would gather
at Mike's shop to enjoy coffee, donuts, bench racing and for racing tips shared
from the speed guru.
Mike was born in Plattsburg, New York on January 28.1956, but lived
most of his young life in California. He joined the US Army after high school
and eventually moved to Leesville, La. Mike married Deborah, the love of his
life whom he met in high school and they were married for 39 years.
Mike is survived by his wife, Deborah Friedly of Anacoco
, daughter Sonia Tousha of Anacoco Son. Scott Fridley
of Anacoco, grandsons Mikey and Justin and step-granddaughter, Samara.
He is also survived by his mother, Janet Blankenship Griffith of Leesville [Vernon Parish, LA], and closest and best friend James (Jim)
Williams of Leesville
Preceding in death was Mike's Father, Olanta Garland
Friendly and Sister Lana Kay Fridley Mike's request was to be cremated. Plans
for a celebration of Mikes life will be announced
later.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2016, Anacoco, Vernon Parish, LA, Obituary
Ms. Mildred W. Martin, 82, of Anacoco, Louisiana went to be with
the Lord on Saturday, January 16, 2016 in her residence, surrounded by her
family. Ms. Martin was born on June 20, 1933 in Plainview, LA., to William
Raliegh Williams and Lydia Leah Hilton Williams.
She was a retired School Bus Driver with the Vernon Parish School
Board. She was an Elder of the Crystal Springs Baptist Church and devoted
member for 60 plus years. Ms. Martin loved her family and friends. She will be
greatly missed by all who were blessed to know her.
Ms. Martin was preceded in death by her husband, Allen Glenn
Martin; parents, William Raliegh Williams and Lydia Leah Hilton Williams; one
son, James Dennis Martin; one brother, Donald Williams.
Those left to cherish her memory are two sons, Steve Martin and
wife, Keri, of Wichita, KS, Stan Martin and wife, Dena, of Andover, KS; one
daughter, Glenda Martin LaCaze and husband, Gary, of Corpus Christi, TX; two sisters, Elaine and husband, Wes Blankenship, Debra Pantalion and husband, Ray; fifteen grandchildren and
seventeen great – grandchildren.
Services on Tuesday, January 19, 2016 at
10:00 am at Crystal Springs Baptist Church in Anacoco, LA., with Brother Huey
Hayman and Brother Willie Ray Curtis officiating. Interment will follow in Mitchell
Cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2011, Cravens, Vernon Parish, LA, Obituary
Beauregard Daily News (De Ridder, LA) - May 26, 2011
David "Bear" Leslie Blankenship, 53, of Cravens, LA, went to be with the
Lord Monday, May 23, 2011, at his home surrounded by family and friends.
Funeral services will be held on Friday, May 27, 2011, at 2:00 P.M.
at Glade Branch Baptist Church of Cravens, LA with Rev. Russell Devore officiating.
Interment will follow in Drakes Fork Cemetery in Cravens. LA.
He was born February 27, 1958, in Dallas, TX, the son of Elnora and late D. L.
Blankenship.
He is survived by his sons,
Jonathan Wayne Blankenship of DeRidder, LA, John Leslie Blankenship of Natchitoches, LA, his mother, Enora Blankenship of Cravens, LA; special friend Wayne Borque of Pitkin, LA and a
host of friends and family.
Mr. Blankenship was
preceded in death by his father, D. L. Blankenship.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2017, Cravens, Vernon
Parish, LA, Death
Published in The Town Talk on March 18, 2017
Elnora "Tootie" Thompson Blankenship, 86 [1931], of Cravens, entered eternal rest on
March 17, 2017 in DeRidder, [Beauregard Parish,] LA.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Rush Funeral Home, Oakdale.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2017, Cravens, Vernon
Parish, LA, Obituary
http://www.rushfh.com/home/obituary/4167260
Elnora "Tootie" Thompson
Blankenship, October 21, 1930 - March 17, 2017
Mrs. Blankenship, 86, of Cravens, entered
eternal rest on Friday, March 17, 2017 in DeRidder, LA. Elnora was born in
Cravens, Louisiana to Elizabeth and Valzy Thompson on October 21, 1930.
She went to school in Pitkin and moved to
Dallas in 1947 to pursue a career in nursing. She married D. L. Blankenship on October 1,
1951 in Dallas, Texas. She worked as a Registered Nurse for thirty six years
before retiring and moving back to take care of her mother and to raise her
grandsons. She was a very nurturing lady who took care of people all her life.
To everyone that knew her she was “Grandma”! She was very active in her church
at Glade Branch, holding several positions over the years from clerk to adult
Sunday school teacher. She dearly loved her church family. She was also a very
avid quilter and she loved to crochet. She never thought about herself, she
always took care of others first.
Elnora was preceded in death by her
parents, Valzy and Elizabeth Thompson; her husband, D. L. Blankenship; her son,
David
Leslie Blankenship; five brothers, Barney Thompson, Henry Thompson, Gilbert Thompson, Leo
Thompson and Roy Thompson and her sister, Eva James.
Those left to mourn her loss and cherish
her memory include her grandsons, Jonathan Blankenship, John “Bubba” Blankenship, her
step-grandchildren, Jenny Martin, DeDe Messer, Adam Derouin, Fred Derouin and
Betsy Godwin, along with a host of “adopted” grandchildren over the years.
Funeral services will be held at 3:00
p.m. on Sunday, March 19, 2017 at Glade Branch Baptist Church, Cravens with
Reverend Tommy Hall officiating. Interment will follow in Drakes Fork Cemetery,
under the direction of Rush Funeral Home, Oakdale. Pallbearers honored to serve
are: Brandon Pelt, Bret Aaron Hardisty, Josh Sanders, Eric Rameriz, Matthew
Dunn and Zachary Pursley. Honorary Pallbearer will be Matthew Zimmerman.
Vernon Parish SSDI, http://ssdi.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi ,
Blankenship, David
L. 53, 27Feb1958 - 23May2011, Pitkin,
Vernon, LA, TX-461-29-4930
Webster
2013, Minden, Webster Parish, LA, Obituary
Published in Shreveport Times on April 5,
2013
Funeral services for John Randall "Randy" Burrows, 59,
will be held at 3:00 pm on Saturday, April 6, 2013 at Rockett Funeral Home
Chapel in Ringgold, LA. Interment will follow at Providence Cemetery in
Ringgold. Officiating the services will be Bro. Chuck
Woodard.
Randy was born on June 19, 1953 and passed away on April 3, 2013.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Roddy and Eula Burrows
along with his nephew, Merrill Pierce.
Left to cherish his memories are his wife, Brenda Burrows of
Minden, LA; his children, John Christopher Burrows, Dana Nicole Shirley and her
husband Ben all of Minden, LA, and Charmie Abigail Burrows of Minden, LA; one
brother, Jeff Burrows of Slidell, LA; sisters, Gloria Pierce and her husband
Bill of Elm Grove, LA, Judy McGrew and her husband Dan of Shreveport, LA, and
Debbie Jones and her husband Bo of Hugh Springs, TX; step-children, Dennis
Butler and his wife Kyle of Bossier City, LA and Christopher Butler and his
wife Sara of Haughton, LA; grandchildren,
Coen Denny, Ayla Denny, Zoey Shirley, Corbin Butler, Briar Blankenship, and Marcus Butler; along with a host of
other relatives and friends.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2018, Minden, Webster
Parish, LA, Obituary
Minden Press-Herald (LA) - March 12, 2018
Ella Marie Buckner was born June 12, 1932 in Louisiana and entered
into rest March 10, 2018 in Minden, Louisiana.
She was preceded in death by her husband, James B. Buckner, Jr. two sisters,
three brothers, and grandson, Shawn Barnett.
She is survived by her son, Charles Buckner and wife Anna of
Minden; daughters, Margie Barnett
and husband William of Minden, Dianne
Blankenship of North Carolina,
Reon Mathews and husband Richard of Bradley, Arkansas; brother, Clyde Dison of
Vivian; twelve grandchildren, twenty great-grandchildren, and one great
great-grandchild.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday, March 13, 2018 at 1 p.m. at
Rose-Neath Funeral Home Chapel in Minden, Louisiana with Bro. Chet Johnson and
Bro. David Farmer officiating. Interment will follow at Whispering Pines
Cemetery in Minden. Pallbearers will be Wesley Barnett, Clint Barnett, Ben
Barnett, DeWayne Barnett, Jonathan Middleton, and Pep Sitagata.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
West Carroll
2017, Kilbourne, West
Carroll Parish, LA, Obituary
West Carroll Gazette (LA) - July 27, 2017
Sarah Victoria Shivers Davidson was born to Webb D. Shivers and
Minnie Lee Shivers on June 9, 1908 in Shivers, Mississippi. After celebrating
her 109th birthday, she went to her heavenly home on July 19, 2017 in Jackson,
Mississippi.
The family moved to West Carrell Parish, Louisiana in 1919. She was
one of eight children. She married Jessie White Davidson around the age of 20.
They were married forty-eight year. She was a devoted Christian and church
member. She taught Sunday School for forty years until
the age of 101 at Kilbourne Baptist Church. She taught the six year old class. She
loved her church home, and she was there every time the doors were open. She
touched many lives through her church work. She was a member of Eastern Star
women's organization. She was devoted to her family and friends. She was a
remarkable woman, and she will be missed by many.
She is was preceded in death by her husband, Jessie, her parents
Webb and Minnie Shivers, and siblings: Frank Shivers, Roy Shivers, Earl
Shivers, Effie Marie Schrock, Evan Charles "Pete" Shivers, Grace
Lacy, and Webb Shivers.
She is survived by 14 nieces
and nephews: Cleveland Shivers, Fred Bolding, Faye Catron, Carol Shivers,
Carolyn Johnson, Harold Shivers, James Earl Shivers, Tommette Shivers, Virginia Blankenship, Linda Bolton, Evan Shivers, Betty Weaver,
Elizabeth Frohse, and Carolyn Katterjohn, Kenneth Bolding, Bill Schrock, Minnie
Curtis, JoAnn Shivers Densmore, and multiple great nieces and nephews, and
hreat great nieces and nephews.
Funeral was at
Kilbourne Baptist Church, at 11:30 with the Rev. Bernard Duchesne officiating.
The burial will be at Kilbourne Cemetery. Pallbearers were great nephews and
close relatives. Honorary pallbearers were Cleveland Shivers, Fred Bolding, Don
Catron, James Earl Shivers, Carol Schrock, Harold Shivers and Evan Shivers. Ott & Lee Funeral Home, Brandon, Mississippi.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com