2000-2009, MO, Compiled by James W. Blankenship jkblank1(at)sbcglobal.net

Cape Girardeau

SSDI, http://ssdi.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi , MO, Transcribed by Jim @ Blankenshipweb.com

Blankenship, Charles H. 57, 03Mar1947 - 25Feb2005, (72), MO-489-48-3243

Blankenship, David D. 34, 14Jan1966 - 08May2000, (72), MO-500-76-7975

Blankenship, Duane 53, 05Jun1954 - 11Mar2008, (72), MO-491-64-4041

Blankenship, Dylan M. 00, 05Dec2001 - 03Jul2002, (72), MO-489-19-7270

Blankenship, Gill E. 53, 30Aug1953 - 20Jan2007, (72), MO-493-62-9443

Blankenship, Harold C. 57, 15Oct1949 - 16Dec2006, (72), MO-500-52-6928

Blankenship, Jackie D. 50, 29Dec1958 - 13Sep2009, (72), MO-497-60-5943

Blankenship, Janice K. 54, 20Jun1954 - 29Jan2009, (72), MO-499-52-5317

Blankenship, Jerry 53, 11Sep1948 - 08Jun2002, (FO), MO-494-54-2718

Blankenship, Jimmie 56, 16Sep1946 - 15Nov2002, (72), MO-495-48-0042

Blankenship, Jordan R. 45, 18Aug1954 - 07Apr2000, (72), MO-495-60-3971

Blankenship, Judith K. 58, 18Nov1944 - 21Apr2003, (72), MO-498-48-6387

Blankenship, Junior W. 59, 26Feb1945 - 17Jun2004, (72), MO-489-48-6033

Blankenship, Kenneth D. 59, 13Jan1947 - 23Jan2006, (72), MO-492-48-4424

Blankenship, Kimberly A. 44-45, 16Feb1963 - 07Feb2008, (72), MO-488-82-5508

Blankenship, Lesa J. 42, 12Sep1959 - 29Aug2002, (72), MO-490-74-5176

Blankenship, Linda K. 57, 11Sep1946 - 18Oct2003, (72), MO-490-48-5121

Blankenship, Marjorie M. 87, 31Jul1920 - 21Feb2008, (72), MO-487-16-2971

Blankenship, Richard 56, 25Jul1945 - 19Dec2001, (72), MO-497-48-0472

Blankenship, Richard W. 55, 08May1951 - 17Jul2006, (72), MO-486-58-6146

Blankenship, Teresa G. 58, 23May1945 - 06Apr2004, (72), MO-492-48-2305

Blankenship, Thomas A. 60, 16Dec1943 - 08Jan2004, (72), MO-491-44-5881

Blankenship, Thomas D. 20, 14May1979 - 06Mar2000, (72), MO-490-98-2258

Blankenship, Tina S. 31, 01Dec1974 - 28Nov2006, (72), MO-499-74-8174

Blankenship, Wilbur L. 91, 05Dec1916 - 26Aug2008, 72034 (PE), MO-499-14-8980

Blankenship, William M. 71, 09Apr1929 - 30Apr2000, (72), MO-498-28-0159

Adair

Adair Co., SSDI, http://ssdi.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi ,

Blankenship, Floyd L. 89, 14Jan1913 - 02Apr2002, Kirksville, Adair, MO, MO-488-22-9772

Blankenship, Johnny L. 40, 02Feb1969 - 22Jun2009, Kirksville, Adair, MO, MO-490-76-7991

Blankenship, Lucille J. 74, 15Aug1926 - 19Oct2000, Kirksville, Adair, MO, MO-493-28-5788

Barry

+2007, Cato, Barry Co., MO, Obituary

http://php.news-leader.com/Announcements/ObitView.php?NoticeID=38358&NoticeDate=&Keyword=blankenship

Ancil Mammie Stockton went home to be with the Lord on March 19, 2007, at the old home place in Cato, Missouri. Ancil was born June 24, 1922, in Cato, Missouri, to James and Pearl (Berry) Fields. On December 23, 1941, she was united in marriage to Calvin "Cab" Stockton. After 46 years of marriage, Cab went home to be with the Lord on November 3, 1987. To this wonderful union were born two daughters, who survive, Silva and her husband, J. T. Blankenship, of Cassville, Missouri, and Ruthie and her husband, Ralph McKnight, of Verona, Missouri.

She is also survived by five grandchildren, Marsha and her husband, Jeff Scott, of Exeter, Missouri, Donna and her husband, Darin Stone, of Aurora, Missouri, Shelly Paul of Bentonville, Arkansas, Robert and his wife, Debbie McKnight, of Rogers, Arkansas, and Jason and his wife, Robyn Blankenship, of Eagle Rock, Missouri; 15 great-grandchildren, Derica and her husband, Parker Anderson, Dayla and Dustin Stone, Alisha, Ashton and Abby Scott, David Anthony Paul, Mariah, Jamie and Jon Blankenship, Dylan and Desiree Castro, Zack and Shannon McKnight; and one sister, Darlene Keeland of Green Forest, Arkansas.

She was preceded in death by her parents; two sisters, Susie Ford and Ida Payne; three brothers, Jessie, Avery and Willis Fields; and two great-granddaughters, Shelby and Brett Paul.A host of nieces, nephews and friends will mourn her passing. Ancil was a wonderful wife, devoted mother, loving grand and great-grandmother and a friend to who ever came her way.

Ancil was saved in 1944 at Old Hailey School House where they had church, and was baptized in Rock House Creek by the old sycamore tree on Hailey Place. She loved her Lord and stayed faithful until the end.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday, March 23, 2007, in Fohn Funeral Home, Cassville, Missouri. Burial will be in Clio Cemetery, Jenkins, Missouri.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

Silva D. Blankenship – b.25Oct1942 - Cassville, MO: https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:2MZL-BGH

Relatives – J. T. Blankenship, Jason T. Blankenship.

J. T. Blankenship – b.01Jun1941 - Cassville, MO: https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:2MZL-RB2

Relatives - Jt Blankenship, Silva D. Blankenship.

2001, Jenkins, Barry Co., MO, Funeral

http://www.genealogybuff.com/mo/south/webbbs_config.pl/noframes/read/325

Duane Blankenship, 81 of Jenkins died Monday, July 30, 2001.

Services will be Wednesday, August 1 at 2 p.m. in the Fohn Funeral Home. Burial will be in the Clio Cemetery.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

+2001, Jenkins, Barry Co., MO, Obituary

https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/19412089

William Duane Blankenship, 81, of Barry County, Missouri, went home to be with the Lord on July 30, 2001. He was born on March 16, 1920, near Jenkins, MO, to William Henry "Bunk" and Chloe (Hudson) Blankenship.

On September 24, 1938, he was united in marriage to Ollie Mae Smith.

Duane was a member of the Shiloah Southern Baptist Church and attended faithfully until his health failed. He was devoted to his family and enjoyed family gatherings. Also, he liked to visit with his neighbors and friends. Duane spent his lifetime farming and raising Hereford cattle. In addition to farming, he taught in several rural schools in Barry County during the early years of his life and drove a school bus for numerous years. He served as manager of the Cassville Farmers Exchange for five years. Duane was a good neighbor and highly respected in the community. He will be sadly missed by his family and friends.

Preceding him in death were his parents, Bunk and Chloe Blankenship, one son, Harold Duane Blankenship on June 25, 1975, one great grandson Sean Christopher Blankenship and one son-in-law Bob Iiams.

Duane is survived by his loving wife of 62 years, Ollie Mae; three sons, Henry (Sharon) Blankenship of Aurora, MO, Carl (Trudy) Blankenship of Jenkins, MO, and Pat (Debbie) of Jenkins, MO; two daughters, Louise (Jerry) Nickle of Cassville, MO and Marie Iiams of Jenkins, MO; 19 grandchildren; 24 great grandchildren; one brother, Mike Blankenship of Jenkins, MO; and two sisters, Barbara June Stumpff of Cassville, MO and Bonnie Ragain of Jenkins, MO.

Funeral services were held on Wednesday, August 1, 2001, in Fohn Funeral Home, Cassville, Missouri. Rev. Jerry Nickle and Rev. David Eaton conducted the services. Burial was in Clio Cemetery, Jenkins, MO.

+2003, Monett, Barry Co., MO, Obituary

http://www.standard-democrat.com/story/1352291.html

Standard Democrat, Wednesday, July 2, 2003

Calvin Blankinship, 70, formerly of New Madrid County, died June 30, 2003, at his home. Born March 27, 1933, in New Madrid County, son of the late Conliff and Ruby Lucy Blankinship.

He served with the U.S. Air Force in Korea and Vietnam before retiring. Also a retiree of the US. Post Office, he was a member of the Church of Christ in Monett and Tom Wolfe VFW Post 4207 in Monett. On Feb. 12, 1951, in Canalou, he married Emma Jean Blankinship who survives of the home.

Other survivors include: one son and daughter-in-law, Jerry and Lou Ellen Blankinship of Monett; one daughter and son-in-law, Sharon and Ernie Trumbly of Joplin; four brothers, David Blankinship of New Madrid, F.A. Blankinship of Plant City, Fla., Ira Blankinship of Raytown and Conlif White of Celma; four sisters, Betty Stanton of Mountain Home, Ark., Mary Crouch of Dexter, Bonnie Boutz of Jefferson City and Jessie Baer of Tulsa, Okla.; and three grandchildren.

Two sisters, Virginia Blankinship and Iris Drake, preceded him in death.

Graveside services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Thursday at the Missouri Veterans Cemetery in Springfield.

Barry Co., SSDI, http://ssdi.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi ,

Blankinship, Conliff C. 70, 27Mar1933 - 30Jun2003, Monett, Barry, MO, MO-491-36-4459

Blankenship, Gertrude 80, 05Feb1921 - 17Jan2002, Cassville, Barry, MO, MO-489-50-5395

Blankenship, Otis E. 86, 04May1917 - 07Mar2004, Wheaton, Barry, MO, WA-531-09-2245

Blankenship, Sterlin 62, 09Jan1941 - 28Apr2003, Cassville, Barry, MO, MO-499-44-4850

Bates

2009, Adrian, Bates Co., MO, Obituary,

Kansas City Star , March 5, 2009

Skyla Rain Blankenship, 4, Adrian, MO, died March 3, 2009.

Funeral services 2 p.m. Saturday, March 7, Schowengerdt Funeral Chapel, Butler, Mo. (660) 679- 6555. Visitation 1 to 2 p.m. Saturday, at the chapel. Burial Crescent Hill Cemetery, Adrian. Contributions to the family.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

Bates Co., SSDI, http://ssdi.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi ,

Blankenship, Skyla R. 04,22Oct2004 - 03Mar2009, Adrian, Bates, MO, MO-500-21-3564

Blankenship, Mabel E. 90, 17May1910 - 30Oct2000, Butler, Bates, MO, MO-488-36-2332

Boone

2000, Columbia, Boone Co., MO, Obituary

http://www.genealogybuff.com/uco/webbbs_config.pl?noframes;read=1475

Mary Florence Marshall of Columbia died Friday, Nov. 3, 2000, at South Hampton Place , where she had lived since 1997. She was 101. Mrs. Marshall had celebrated her 100th birthday during a family reunion in 1999. She was born June 19, 1899, in Richmond, to John and Nettie Davis. On July 24, 1919, she married John Elmore Marshall. The Marshall family had operated the Marshall & Sons shoe store in Richmond for many years. Mr. Marshall died July 24, 1988. Mrs. Marshall belonged to a variety of garden and extension clubs in both Richmond and Hardin. She had belonged to First Christian Church in Richmond, Hardin Christian Church and First Christian Church in Carrollton.

Graveside services will be conducted at 11 a.m. today at Sunny Slope Cemetery in Richmond by the Rev. Joe Barone.

Mrs. Marshall is survived by two daughters, Betty Cameron and Kittie Blankenship, both of Columbia; four grandchildren, Marshall Cameron of Lincoln, Neb., Brian Blankenship of Branson, Jan Lange of Jefferson City and Shari Cullumber of Indianapolis; and six great-grandchildren.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2001, Columbia, Boone Co., MO, Obituary

http://www.genealogybuff.com/uco/webbbs_config.pl?noframes;read=1518

Betty L. Bradley of Columbia died Monday, Nov. 5., 2001, at Columbia Regional Hospital. She was 70. Mrs. Bradley worked for Morgan Oil Company for 33 years. Mrs. Bradley was born Nov. 21, 1930, in Keokuk, Iowa, to Paul Hamilton and Keo Marie Watkins Hamilton. She married Garland "Bus" Bradley on Aug. 3, 1955, in Macomb, Iowa. He died earlier.

Visitation for Mrs. Bradley will be from 7 to 9 p.m. today at Vigen Memorial Home in Keokuk. Services will be Thursday at 1 p.m. at the funeral home. Mrs. Bradley will be buried at Bible Grove Cemetery in Bible Grove, Mo.

Mrs. Bradley is survived by her son, Larry Miles of Columbia; a brother, Charles Hamilton of Dubuque, Iowa; a sister, Dorothy Scovern of Kahoka, Mo.; two granddaughters, Leann Blankenship of Keokuk and Tara Jessup of Ft. Rucker, Ala.; and three great-grandchildren.
One brother died earlier.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

+2008, Columbia, Boone Co., MO; Obituary

The Miller County Autogram-Sentinel, Thursday, April 10, 2008

Thelma G. Brooker, 91, of Columbia, died Tuesday, April 8, 2008, at Lenoir HealthCare Center in Columbia. She was born Feb. 10, 1917, in Miller County to Albert and Myrtle Blankenship Vaughn.

Mrs. Brooker was graduated from Iberia Junior College Latin and Scientific Academy in 1936. She joined the Columbia First Christian Church and was active in the Christian Leader’s Class, Christian Women’s Fellowship, Hannah Jones Circle, the Sesquicentennial Committee, Homebound Communion and Ministry of Flowers. She received awards for her work as a “Pink Lady” at Boone Hospital Center and volunteer in the Surgical Intensive Care Unit waiting room. She was also a member of the Fortnightly Club, Engineering Faculty Wives, Agricultural

Engineer’s Wives and other groups associated with MU and she often acted as a sponsor for student wives’ clubs and cherished her interaction with international students, many of whom called her “Mother”.

She was married Sept. 12, 1936, in Salem to Donald Brown Brooker and assisted him in attending the University of Missouri during the Great Depression and Army Air Corps service.

Surviving are her husband of Columbia; a daughter and son-in-law, Nancy and Neal Bowers of Ames, Iowa; granddaughters, Susan Brooker Fritz (Willie) of Warrensburg and Margaret Brooker Wienberg (Greg) of Shawnee, Kan.; and five great-grandchildren, Wesley, Elaine and Brooke Fritz and Drew and Charlie Wienberg.

She was preceded in death by her son, Larry Brown Brooker, a granddaughter Lori Ann Brooker and all 12 of her siblings.

Services and celebration of her life will be conducted by Dr. John Yonker at 1 p.m. Saturday at the Columbia First Christian Church. Burial will follow at Memorial Park Cemetery.

From Don Blankenship, tukDon(at)gmail.com

Buchanan

+2009, Faucett, Buchanan Co., MO, Obituary

http://stjoenews.net/obituaries/2009/oct/17/gene-mcclanahan/

Gene F. McClanahan 92, Faucett, passed away Friday, October 16, 2009, at a St. Joseph health care center. He was born May 27, 1917, in Agency, Mo., son of Shelby and Izora McClanahan and he graduated from Faucett high school. He married Altha L. Agee in 1937 at Wyatt Park Christian Church and they were married for 72 years. He was a farmer all of his life and a beloved school bus superintendent and driver for the Mid Buchanan School District. Gene loved to umpire baseball games and was a member of Faucett Christian Church and an Elder Emeritus of the church. He was a Charter member of the Faucett Lions Club and a member of Odd Fellows Lodge.

Gene was preceded in death by his parents; a brother, Newell McClanahan; two sisters, June Gardner and Virginia Blankenship; and a great-grandson, Liam Coleman.

Survivors include his wife, Altha L.McClanahan of the home; a son, Mark McClanahan and wife Florence, of Kansas City, Mo.; granddaughter, Tamra Bessette; grandson, David McClanahan and wife Lisa; granddaughter, Shenna Coleman and husband Craig; and six great-grandchildren, Shelby, Clayton, Damien, Darian, Cameron and Masyn.

Funeral services will be conducted on Monday, October 19, 2009 at 2 p.m., at the Faucett Christian Church, Pastor Brad Taliaferro, officiating. The interment will be at the Memorial Park Cemetery.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

+2002, St. Joseph, Buchanan Co., MO, Obituary

http://www.genealogybuff.com/il/northeast/webbbs_config.pl/noframes/read/100

H. Alan Phillips Passed away at Provena St. Joseph Medical Center, Saturday, March 2, 2002, Age 55 years.

Survived by his wife of 29 years, Susan L. Phillips (nee Clark) of Shorewood. Three daughters, Cari (David) Blankenship of O'Fallon, IL, Julie (Robert) Hogg and Sarah Phillips, both of Shorewood. Two sons, Mark (Erica-fiance) Phillips and Matthew Phillips, both of Shorewood. Six grandchildren, Drew, William and Grace Blankenship, Brett, Cailyn and Taylor Hogg. His mother, Merla I. Phillips (nee Pattison) of Joliet. Three sisters, Sharon Lentz of Dallas, TX, Roseann (Michael) Hall of Springfield, MO, and Marilyn (Jeff) Smothers of Washinton, IA. Three brothers, David (Denise) Phillips of Joliet, Steve (Donna) Phillips of Pacific, MO, and John (Maria) Phillips of Joliet. Also survived by numerous nieces and nephews.

Preceded in death by his father, Harry G. Phillips (1995). Born in Joliet and was a lifelong Joliet-Rockdale resident. Graduate of Joliet Township High School West Campus. Member of Hope Lutheran Church. Former umpire for the Joliet Park District Slow and Fast Pitch Softball. Bowled with the Steel Mill Bowling League. Al was employed with Dayco Tool Co. in North Aurora, formerly employed with U.S. Steel and Crain Valve in Romeoville.

Lying in State at Hope Lutheran Church, 305 Black Rd., Shorewood, Wednesday from 9:30 AM until services at 10:30 AM. Rev. George Klima officiating. Interment Woodlawn Memorial Park.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

+2002, St. Joseph, Buchanan Co., MO, Obituary

Blankenship, Edith Dau of William M. Blankenship & Martha Ann Petty

St Joseph News Press, 11-5-2009

Barbara Ann Anderson, 76, of St. Joseph, passed away Tuesday, November 3, 2009, in St. Joseph. She was born May 16, 1933, in Weston, Mo., the daughter of Edith and Elmer Johnston. She graduated from Weston High School. She enjoyed cooking, shopping, garage sales, antiquing, fishing and traveling. She traveled to 49 states. She was Baptist. Barbara was preceded in death by her parents; a daughter, Sheila Slapper; and a sister, Janie Rae Bell.

Survivors include husband, Gilbert " Andy" Anderson of St. Joseph; two sons: Michael Slapper of Prairie Village, Kan.; and Jeffrey Slapper of Englewood, Colo.; four grandchildren, Brandon, Scott, Amy, and Blair; sister, Darlene Johnston of Weston, Mo.
Barbara was a wonderful person and will be sadly missed by her family and all who knew her.

The family will receive friends from 6 to 7 p.m. Monday at the with the memorial service to be conducted at 7 at the Rupp Funeral Home. Mrs. Anderson has been cremated under the direction of the Rupp Funeral Home and the inurnment will be at a later date.

From Kathy Topping kltopping(at)ix.netcom.com

+2006, St. Joseph, Buchanan Co., MO, Obituary

Wyoming Tribune-Eagle. Date: July 20, 2006, Page: A6

Lena Rookh Williams, 94, (1912-2006) of St. Joseph, Mo., formerly of Cheyenne, died July 14 at Arbor View Healthcare and Rehabilitation in St. Joseph, Mo. The daughter of William and Lezy Mapel Blankenship Overton, she was born Jan. 28, 1912, in Jerusalem, Ark. She was a member of the Westside Church of Christ.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Lester Williams; one daughter, Junita; and one son, L.D. Williams.

Survivors include a son, Kenneth Williams; and eight grandchildren.

Graveside service will be 2 p.m. Tuesday at Rest Haven Memorial Park with Dan Lightfoot officiating. Burial will follow under the direction of Humphrey Funeral Service.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

1920 Census, Griffin, Conway Co., AR,

Overton, William H. 57, M, AR, Head,

Overton, Elibeth 46, F, KY, Wife,

Overton, Maybelle 22, F, AR, Dau,

Overton, Hettie 16, F, AR, Dau,

Overton, Ruby 18, F, AR, Dau,

Overton, Marian 10, M, AR,

Overton, Rook 07, F, AR, Dau,

Overton, Marvin 04, M, AR, Son,

https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MDNH-BKD

+2009, St. Joseph, Buchanan Co., MO, Obituary

http://stjoenews.net/obituaries/2009/aug/06/ruth-allen/

Ruth Alice (Kendall) Allen, "MeMe," 88, St. Joseph, passed from this life on Wednesday, August 5, 2009, at Saxton Woods Health Care Center. She was born April 24, 1921, in St. Joseph, to Ben and Grace (Blankenship) Kendall. Ruth was a graduate of Lafayette High School. She was a member of Woodson Chapel Christian Church. Ruth had worked at Thomas Market, Noma Lites.

Ruth married Herman "Bill" Allen on February 14, 1968, in Troy, Kan.; he preceded her in death on March 20, 1990. Ruth was also preceded in death by her parents; son, William "Bill" Peterson; brothers, Ellis and Ben "Junior" Kendall; sister, Josephine Krumme; and two granddaughters, Kimberly and Betty Peterson.

Survivors: sons: Gerald Peterson, Missouri; and Steve Allen, daughter, Marylyn Marshal, both of St. Joseph; brother and sister-in-law, Willie "Peanuts" and Mary Kendall, St. Joseph; six grandchildren: Mike Peterson and wife, Ginger, St. Joseph; Mandy Woodward-Kennedy, Brigette Davison and Christie Peterson, all of Lincoln, Neb.; Anita Combs, Stewartsville, Mo.; and Lori Canady, Savannah, Mo.; several great-grandchildren; a very dear friend, Don Berning "Pappy," St. Joseph; and many nieces, nephews and other family members.

Graveside Celebration of Life and Interment: 10:30 a.m. Friday, August 7, at Memorial Park Cemetery, St. Joseph.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

+2009, St. Joseph, Buchanan Co., MO, Obituary

http://stjoenews.net/obituaries/2009/oct/10/della-townsend/

Della M. Townsend , 67, St. Joseph, passed from this life on Friday, October 9, 2009, in her home.
She was born July 8, 1942, in Faucett, MO.

Della was a beautician in the St. Joseph area. Della had a great love for animals, and enjoyed shopping, walking, and eating tomatoes.

She was preceded in death by her father, James Stafford and her mother, Cassie (Blankenship) Stafford Scott.

Survivors: her son and daughter-in-law, Curtis and Kathy Stafford, St. Joseph; two brothers and sisters-in-law: Bruce and Gail Stafford, Kansas City, Mo.; and Charles and Linda Stafford, Punta Gorda, Fla.; six grandchildren; one great-grandchild; and some nieces and nephews.

Della has been cremated and there is no visitation or service scheduled.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

Butler

+2009, Poplar Bluff, Butler Co., MO, Obituary

http://obitsforlife.com/obituary/247303/Morton-Nancy.php

Nancy Marie Clifton Morton, daughter of Harry Clinton and Anne Eldora Huffman Clifton, was born near Poplar Bluff, Missouri on December 8, 1966, and passed away at the Westwood Hills Health Care Center in Poplar Bluff, Missouri on July 24, 2009, at the age of 42 years.

Mrs. Morton had lived in the Poplar Bluff area all her life. She was of the Pentecost faith. Mrs. Morton was full of life, loved sports and her family as well as big get togethers.

She was preceded in death by her father Harry Clinton Clifton.

Surviving is her mother, Eldora Clifton of Malden, Missouri; seven sisters, Carolyn and Lloyd Gambling of Fairdealing, Missouri, JoAnn and Mike McKnight of Benld, Illinois, Connie Gambling of Oxly, Missouri, Mary Clifton of Doniphan, Missouri, Linda and Mike Blankenship of Paragould, Arkansas, Vicky and Glenn Gray of Troy of Missouri and Louise and Jim Knight of Malden, Missouri; four brothers; Orville Clifton and Kenny Clifton of Malden Missouri, Henry Floyd Clifton of Fairdealing, Missouri and David and Kathy Clifton of Kaycee, Wyoming, also many nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be held on Monday, July 27, 2009, at 3:00 PM at the Watkins & Sons Chapel in Dexter, Missouri with the Rev. Richard Mahan of Arkansas, officiating. Interment will be in the Bethany Cemetery in Campbell, Missouri.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

Butler Co., SSDI, http://ssdi.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi ,

Blankenship, Elmer E. 83, 10Apr1924 - 22Nov2007, Poplar Bluff, Butler, MO, MO-495-22-4433

Blankenship, Laura E. 85, 21Aug1916 - 12Dec2001, Poplar Bluff, Butler, MO, TX-449-38-3270

Callaway

Callaway Co., SSDI, http://ssdi.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi ,

Blankinship, Harley J. 71, 04Nov1928 - 17Oct2000, Fulton, Callaway, MO, CA-568-30-9310

Camden

+2007, Camdenton, Camden Co., MO, Funeral

http://php.news-leader.com/Announcements/ObitView.php?NoticeID=37428&NoticeDate=&Keyword=blankenship

Irene Blankenship, 89, of Camdenton, passed away January 12, 2007.

Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday, January 17, 2007, in Allee-Holman-Howe Funeral Home, Camdenton. Burial will follow in Freedom Cemetery, Montreal.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

+2007, Camdenton, Camden Co., MO, Funeral

https://www.holmanhowe.com/obituaries/Irene-Blankenship-1065_IBlankenship5/#!/Obituary

Irene Blankenship, daughter of Howard and Mary Emma Westfahl Burns was born, February 12, 1917 in Reno County, Kansas. She departed this life, Friday, January 12, 2007 in Hospice Home Care, Little Rock, Arkansas, at the age of eighty-nine years and eleven months.

On July 25, 1945 in Elizabeth City, North Carolina, she was united in marriage to Lilburn Filmore Blankenship and to this union, one daughter was born.

Irene was raised in Kansas and graduated from high school in Haven, Kansas. After graduation, she moved to Camdenton, Missouri to work. She later moved to Bath, Maine and worked as a payroll keeper for Bath Iron Works. In 1948, she and her husband moved back to Camdenton, Missouri on Wilkerson Avenue and made their home there, where they lovingly raised their daughter. Her husband served in the U.S. Navy for over twenty years while she worked for many years as a secretary for R.W. Vaught Plumbing and Heating Contractors until the business closed in 1972.

Irene made a profession of faith in Christ and was a member of Community Christian Church in Camdenton, where she served as church secretary for several years. She was also a member of the American Legion Ladies Auxiliary Unit #193 in Camdenton. She volunteered for many years at the Lamb House. Irene was an enthusiastic fan of Missouri Tiger Basketball and Camdenton Laker Football. She always made time to listen to the games and took them very seriously. In her spare time, she enjoyed yard work and growing beautiful flowers, especially iris. Most of all, she enjoyed spending time with her family and friends. Irene was a loving mother, grandmother, sister and aunt and was a loving neighbor and friend.

He preceded her in death on August 7, 1986 after forty-one years of marriage. She was also preceded in death by her parents; two sisters, Wilma McCutchen and Margaret Dyer and four brothers, Wayne, Sylvester, Eugene and Robert Burns.

Survivors include her daughter, Bonnie Jean Black and her husband, David, of Little Rock, Arkansas; a grandson, Steven L. Black of Chicago, Illinois; a sister, Mary Evelyn Hennessy of Springfield, Missouri; a brother, Thomas A. Burns, of Ft. Scott, Kansas; a sister-in-law, Dorothy Burns, of Nixa, Missouri and a host of other relatives and friends.

Services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, January 17, 2007, in the Allee-Holman-Howe Funeral Home, Lebanon. Burial will be in Freedom Cemetery, Montreal.

+2005, Osage Beach, Camden Co., MO, Obituary

Lake Sun Leader [Camdenton, Missouri] 11 Oct 2005, http://www.lakesunleader.com

Thelma Nadine Blankenship, 86, daughter of Grover C. and Stella Stamper Meltabarger, was born October 11, 1918, in Maries County, Mo. She departed this life, October 9, 2005, in Osage Beach Health Care Center, Osage Beach, Mo., at the age of eighty-six years, eleven months, and twenty-nine days.

Nadine was united in marriage to Burl Blankenship and together they adopted a son.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Burl; two sisters, Venus Foster and Irene Adams; and one brother, Woodrow Meltabarger.

Nadine is survived by her son, Calvin Blankenship, of Columbia, Mo.; her two grandchildren; three nieces, Clova Schellack of Joplin, Mo., Carol Boegler of Waynesville, Mo., and Glenda Slawson of Waynesville, Mo.; three nephews, Bill Foster of Springfield, Mo., Denny Foster of Ashland, Mo., and Jack Adams of Iberia, Mo.; a number of great-nieces and nephews, and other relatives and friends.

She was raised in the Old Linn Creek community and had been a life-long resident of Camden and Miller counties. She was a devoted homemaker and lovingly cared for her husband and son. She was of the Jehovah Witness faith. In her spare time she enjoyed crafts, especially with woods and also did paintings. Nadine raised dogs and had always loved having them around. Nadine was a loving mother, grandmother, aunt and great-aunt, and was a caring neighbor and friend. She will be fondly remembered and greatly missed by all her family and friends.

Graveside funeral services will be held at 1 p.m., Tuesday, October 11, in Zion Cemetery in Linn Creek under the direction of the Allee-Holman-Howe Funeral Home.

http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~moccga/Obits/1311.html

SSDI; Blankenship, Burl W., 80, 04Oct1909 - 21May1990, Brumley, Miller, MO, MO-495-12-3607

+2007, Osage Beach, Camden Co., MO, Obituary

Rekus Funeral Home Web Site, May 25, 2007

Adolph McEwen Ponder, Sr., age 76, of Iberia, formerly of Granite City, Illinois, died Friday, May 25, 2007, at Lake Regional Hospital. He was born in Iberia on December 8, 1930, son of Earl Otto and Ruby Flossie (Blankenship) Ponder.

He was a veteran of the United States Navy and worked as a rigger for Granite City Steel. He was a member of the Baptist faith.

He was preceded in death by his parents; one son, Danny Ponder, one daughter, Dolphine “Pheibe” Andrews; one sister, Betty Hutchinson; and one grandson, Jason Andrews.

Survivors include two sons, Adolph M. Ponder, Jr. of Staunton, Illinois, and Thomas E. Ponder and wife, Dana of Troy, Illinois; two daughters, Doreen Ponder of Troy, Illinois, and Tammy Bickell and husband, Nathan of Eureka; one stepdaughter, Debbie Rickert and husband, Charles of Granite City, Illinois; one brother, Bobby Ponder of Pontoon Beach, Illinois; 15 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren; and nieces and nephews. He was a dear uncle, cousin, and friend of many.

Services will be at 10:00 am, on Wednesday, May 30, at Rekus Funeral Home in Iberia. Bro. Donald Brown will officiate. Interment with military honors will be in Hickory Point Cemetery near Iberia.

Camden Co., SSDI, http://ssdi.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi ,

Blankenship, Irene 89, 12Feb1917 - 12Jan2007, Camdenton, Camden, MO, MO-497-09-2975

Blankenship, Jesse V. 90, 05Jul1913 - 25Jul2003, Camdenton, Camden, MO, MO-486-24-2080

Blankenship, Nadine 86, 11Oct1918 - 09Oct2005, Osage Beach, Camden, MO, MO-497-22-4000

Cape Girardeau

+2002, Cape Girardeau, Cape Girardeau Co., MO, Obituary

http://www.genealogybuff.com/uco/webbbs_config.pl?noframes;read=1601

Bernice McDaniel of Cape Girardeau died of natural causes Wednesday, May 29, 2002, at Ratliff Care Center in Cape Girardeau. She was 87. She was born Nov. 9, 1914, in St. Louis to William Henry and Tabitha Floella Blankenship Oldham. She married Lester Paul McDaniel, who died earlier. Mrs. McDaniel, a resident of Columbia for 12 years before moving to Cape Girardeau last August, was a voracious reader, but her favorite thing was being outdoors. She particularly enjoyed gardening and boating.

"She just loved being in nature," said her daughter Sharon Coonce. "When she was young she took piano lessons and was supposed to ride her horse there and back. But instead of going to the lessons, she would just go ride her horse and sit under a tree or play outside." Mrs. McDaniel worked as a licensed practical nurse at Katy Jane Hospital in Warrenton for 10 years. After the hospital burned down, she went into private practice. "She loved people and loved life," said Coonce. "She loved whomever she came in contact with, and they always loved her back."

Services will be held at 2 p.m., conducted by the Rev. William Smith. Burial will take place at Montgomery City Cemetery.

Mrs. McDaniel is survived by two daughters, Sharon Coonce of Columbia, and Sheila Hinthorn of Melvin, Ill.; two sons, Jan McDaniel of Venice, Fla., and Lee McDaniel of Orlando; grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

+2006, Cape Girardeau, Cape Girardeau Co., MO, Obituary

https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/225537086/margie-marie-blankenship

Margie Marie Blankenship, 81, of Scott City died Wednesday, Oct. 4, 2006, at Southeast Missouri Hospital in Cape Girardeau. She was born Nov. 22, 1924, at East Prairie, Mo., daughter of Virgil Green and Ora Speck Watson.

Margie delivered Meals on Wheels eight years for Chaffee Nutrition Center in Chaffee, Mo.

She and Alvin Eugene Blankenship were married March 8, 1946, in Cape Girardeau. He died Sept. 7, 1980.

She was preceded in death by five brothers and two sisters.

Survivors include five sons, Dennis and Gary Blankenship of Scott City, Robert Blankenship of Lakenan, Mo., Michael Blankenship of Chaffee, Bruce Blankenship of Kelso, Mo.; three daughters, Patricia Jackson of Chaffee, Linda Bailey of Walls, Miss., Carol Held of Reyno, Ark.; a sister, Martha Johnston of Scott City; 31 grandchildren; 38 great-grandchildren; and a great-great-grandchild.

The funeral will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at the Amick-Burnett Funeral chapel in Scott City, with the Rev. Rennie Phillips officiating. Burial will be in Lightner Cemetery.

+2007, Athens, Cape Girardeau Co., MO, Obituary

www.dailystatesman.com , Wednesday, July 25, 2007

Betty Blankenship, daughter of Archie Berry and Lottie Doublin, was born May 30, 1932, at Leora and died July 23, 2007, at Landmark Hospital in Cape Girardeau. On May 22, 1950, she was united in marriage to Jack Blankenship in St. Louis. He preceded her in death on Oct. 26, 2006. She was retired from Florsheim Shoe Factory at Cape Girardeau. She was a graduate of Puxico High School in 1950 and was of the General Baptist faith.

Survivors include her son, Harold Blankenship of Advance; and one daughter, Judy Galavis of Maysville, Okla.; three grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by two brothers and one sister.

Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Thursday, July 26, 2007, at Morgan Funeral Chapel in Advance with Rev. Ray Placher officiating. Interment will follow in the Morgan Memorial Park Cemetery at Advance.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2007, Cape Girardeau, Cape Girardeau Co., MO, Obituary

http://www.semissourian.com/, Thursday, December 27, 2007,

Edward Thomas "Eddie" Stephens, 66, of Cape Girardeau died Tuesday, Dec. 25, 2007, at Saint Francis Medical Center. He was born Oct. 13, 1941, in Cape Girardeau, son of Clifford and Josephine Blankenship Stephens. He and Myrtle Pedigo were married Jan. 1, 1994, in East Cape Girardeau, Ill. Stephens was an automotive technician 42 years and retired from Newell's Automotive. After retirement, he worked part time at Sam's Club.

He is survived by his wife; two sons, Jeff Stephens of Cape Girardeau, Kevin (Michelle) Stephens of Creal Springs, Ill.; a stepdaughter, Angel (David) Doria of Scott City; a brother, Terry Stephens; five sisters, Earline Cooper of Bertrand, Mo., Shirley Reeves of Creve Coeur, Mo., Lori Merille and Pat Laidley of St. Louis, Denise Green of Chicago; four grandchildren, Hailey and Cameron Stephens, and Vincent and Moriah Doria.

He was preceded in death by his parents; a brother, Bobby Stephens; and a sister, Sharon Jane Stephens. The service will be at 1 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home, with the Rev. Shawn Wasson officiating. Burial will be in Lightner Cemetery at Scott City.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

1940 Census, Fornfelt, Kelso Twp, Scott Co., MO,

Stevens, Clifford 29, M, MO, Head,

Stevens, Josephine 22, F, IL, Wife, [1918]

Stevens, Earline 03, F, MO, Dau,

Stevens, Shirley 00, F, MO, Dau,

Last Place of Residence Cape Girardeau, Cape Girardeau, MO,

https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:K7WJ-7VV

2008, Cape Girardeau, Cape Girardeau Co., MO, Obituary

seMissourian.com , Sunday, January 6, 2008

Mary Frances Hunter Kinder, a lifelong Cape Girardeau resident and a member of one of Southeast Missouri's oldest families, died Friday, Jan. 4, 2008, at Southeast Missouri Hospital. She was born June 17, 1926, in Benton, Mo., at the family home on what was then known as Hunter Hill, the youngest of five children born to William Joseph and Ida May Wise Hunter.

In 1987 Mrs. Kinder joined with her friend, the late Frances Blankenship, as founding co-chairwomen of the first annual Cape Girardeau Cancer Gala. Her regal grace and beauty commended her as a model, and she was frequently in demand for local stores such as Hecht's, and for charitable causes such as the Zonta Fashion Show.

Survivors include her four sons and nine grandchildren. Mrs. Kinder was preceded in death by her husband, her parents and all her siblings, including her only brother, Will Jr., an Army Air Corps B-24 pilot who died in 1944.

The funeral will be at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at Centenary United Methodist Church, with the Rev. Jeff Long officiating.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2009, Cape Girardeau, Cape Girardeau Co., MO, Obituary

seMissourian.com , Tuesday, September 29, 2009

Frances Lorene Edwards, 81, formerly of Sikeston, Mo., died Sunday, Sept. 27, 2009, at Fountainbleau Lodge in Cape Girardeau. She was born Aug. 26, 1928, in Jerusalem, Ark., to the late Paul and Cleo Beavers Ruff. On Oct. 24, 1950, in Piggott, Ark., she married James "Buddy" Edwards, who preceded her in death Dec. 13, 2007. She was a retired preschool teacher and a member of Eastside Church of the Nazarene in Sikeston.

Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law, James and Edith Edwards of Herndon, Va; three brothers, Elbert Ruff, Billy Ruff and Marvin Ruff, all of Sikeston; four sisters, Ruth Holman of Matthews, Mo., June Burnett, Reba McDonald and Alma Curry, all of Sikeston; three grandchildren; and a great-grandchild. Two brothers also preceded her in death.

Visitation will be from 10:30 a.m. until time of service at 1 p.m. Wednesday at Nunnelee Funeral Chapel in Sikeston, with the Rev. Brian Blankenship, pastor of Eastside Church of the Nazarene, officiating. Burial will be at Memorial Park Cemetery.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

+2009, Jackson, Cape Girardeau Co., MO, Obituary

seMissourian.com , Friday, August 14, 2009,

Cynthia Jo "Cindy" King, 46, of Jackson passed away Tuesday, Aug. 11, 2009, at her home. She was born Jan. 17, 1963, in Cape Girardeau, daughter of Kenneth L. and Norma L. Ridings Blankenship.

Cindy moved to Jackson from Cape Girardeau in 1973, and attended Jackson High School. She was a licensed practical nurse at Southeast Missouri Hospital and then at the Lutheran Home. She most recently worked at Save-a-lot in Jackson. Cindy was a member of Cornerstone Wesleyan Church in Scott City.

Loving survivors include her husband, Robin King of Cape Girardeau; a daughter, Dana King of Cape Girardeau; three stepchildren, Tara King and Greg King of Cape Girardeau, Robert "Bobby" King of Indianapolis; her parents, Kenneth and Norma Blankenship of Benton, Mo.; a brother, Ricky Blankenship of Benton; three sisters, Vicki Sander of Marble Hill, Mo., Regina Masters of Benton, Katherine Davis of St. Joseph, Mo.; and seven grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a son, Dylan Polen, and a stepson, Corey King.

A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at the church, with the Rev. Joe Hudson officiating.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

+2004, Oak Ridge, Cape Girardeau Co., MO, Obituary

www.dailystatesman.com , Tuesday, June 22, 2004

Lanora Mae Blankenship, 81, of Oak Ridge, died Thursday, June 17, 2004, at St. Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau. She was born June 26, 1922, at Essex, the daughter of James D. and Clara Belle Trotter Hooks. She and O. D. Blankenship were married in 1942 in Piggott, Ark. He died in March, 1957.

Blankenship was a businesswoman in Cape Girardeau 40 years. She was a past president of Missouri Board of Cosmetology.

Survivors include two sons, Stan Blankenship of Oak Ridge and Steve Blankenship of Jackson; two daughters, Judi Brey of Cape Girardeau and Donna Brzenk of Chesterfield; a sister, Celia Harris of Dexter; eight grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by 14 brothers and sisters.

Funeral services were conducted at noon Saturday, June 19, 2004, at Mount Auburn Funeral Home in Cape Girardeau. Interment followed in Garden of Memories Cemetery at Sikeston.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

Cape Girardeau Co., SSDI, http://ssdi.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi ,

Blankenship, Lanora M. 81-82, 26Jun1922 - 17Jun2004, Oak Ridge, Cape Girardeau, MO, MO-487-28-3741

Carroll

2003, Tina, Carroll Co., MO, Death

http://www.genealogybuff.com/mo/north/webbbs_config.pl/noframes/read/26

Shawn Cass Blankenship, 30, of Tina, Mo., died Thursday, Jan. 30, 2003, at Liberty Hospital, in Liberty, Mo.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

Carroll Co., SSDI, http://ssdi.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi ,

Blankenship, Shawn C. 30, 09Mar1972 - 30Jan2003, Tina, Carroll, MO, MO-487-70-2688

Cass

+2002, Belton, Cass Co., MO, Obituary

https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/145768770/bernard-jess-blankenship

Bernard Jess Blankenship, 69, Belton, MO, passed away February 23, 2002, at home. He was born July 7, 1932, in Elmont, MO.

Mr. Blankenship was a Southern Baptist. He came from Lansing, KS, to this area in 1988, when he retired after 25 years as a Civilian worker for the Dept. of the Army at Ft. Leavenworth.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Jess A. Blankenship and Lizzie Peters Blankenship and two brothers, Murrell and Vernon, of Sullivan, MO.

Survivors include his wife, Lily Abel Blankenship, of the home. They were married October 12, 1951, in Maplewood, MO. Children, Mike Blankenship, Lansing, KS, Bernie Blankenship, Leavenworth, KS, Susan Neff, Kansas City, MO, Anna Webb, Lansing, KS, and Lisa Ladner, Topeka, KS; 10 grandchildren and two great-grandsons; one sister, Delores Politte, of Sullivan, MO. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews and a host of friends and relatives.

+2000, Pleasant Hill, Cass Co., MO, Obituary

http://www.genealogybuff.com/mo/north/webbbs_config.pl/noframes/read/5

Glen Buster Jr., 64, Pleasant Hill, died Wednesday, April 26 2000, at Lee's Summit, [Jackson Co., MO] Hospital.
He was born July 17, 1935, in Eugene, the son of Glen and Nettie (Nott) Buster. Mr. Buster lived in Grandview before moving to Pleasant Hill seven years ago. On March 7, 1956, he married Mary Burris in Eldon. He graduated from Eldon High School and received a bachelor of science degree in business management from Park College. Mr. Buster retired from the United States Air Force in August 1979 after serving 26 years. He worked for AlliedSignal in Kansas City for approximately 20 years, retiring in 1997.

Surviving are his wife, Mary Buster, of the home; a daughter, Sheila Lambkin, Lee's Summit; two sons, Jeffrey Glen Buster, Springfield, and Stephen C. Buster, Independence; a brother, Franklin Buster, Pleasant Hill; five sisters, Bonnie Kobel, Jean Rose Blankenship, Juanita Williams and Carolyn Hickey, all of Eldon, and Wilma Cook, Sayer, Okla.; and six grandchildren.

Services were Saturday, April 29, at the Stanley & Son Funeral Home, Pleasant Hill, with the Rev. Jon C. Spalding officiating. Burial was in the Pleasant Hill Cemetery with military honors under the auspices of the VFW Post # 3118. Casketbearers were John Neiderman, Steve Tolivar, Gary Spitzkeit, Jerry Lovins, Mike Beatty and James Stephenson.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

Cass Co., SSDI, http://ssdi.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi ,

Blankenship, Bernard J. 69, 07Jul1932 - 23Feb2002, Belton, Cass, MO, MO-490-36-4674

Blankenship, William Edward 50, 10Jun1958 - 09Apr2009, Creighton, Cass, MO, MO-498-68-0737

Blankenship, Ansel G. 81, 14May1921 - 04Dec2002, Peculiar, Cass, MO, RR-705-16-1232

Blankenship, Helen L. 78, 07May1922 - 25Sep2000, Peculiar, Cass, MO, MO-490-42-4920

Cedar

+2009, Stockton, Cedar Co., MO, Obituary

http://php.news-leader.com/Announcements/ObitView.php?NoticeID=49555&NoticeDate=&Keyword=blankenship

Joe O. Pollock, Sr., 71, of Stockton, MO, passed away Wednesday, June 17, 2009, at his home. He was born June 18, 1937, in Springfield, Missouri, the son of Billy and Deloris (Wood) Pollock. He married Rowena (Brazeal) on November 7, 1957, in Springfield, Mo. J.O. served in the United States Air Force and retired from service as a Tech Sergeant. During his military career he served in Vietnam. He also worked as a district sales representative in Kansas City for Family Circle Magazine. J.O. was a Mason belonging to the Masonic Lodge in Bexar County, San Antonio, Texas.

J.O. was preceded in death by his parents Billy and Deloris Pollock; his wife Rowena Pollock; and one son James Harold Pollock.

He is survived by his children, Joe Pollock, Jr., of Stockton, Mo., Jack Pollock and wife Lecia, of Olathe, Kans., and Rodney Pollock, of Kansas City, Mo.; two sisters, Gena Whorton and husband Dale and Donna Blankenship, all of Springfield, Mo.; two grandchildren, Lindsey and Jesse; and many nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be at 11 a.m., on Saturday, June 20, 2009, in the Snapp-Bearden Funeral Home, Branson, graveside services will follow at 12 p.m., in the Ozarks Memorial Park Cemetery, Branson.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

Cedar Co., SSDI, http://ssdi.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi ,

Blankenship, Sherman C. 65, 08Dec1936 - 16Apr2002, El Dorado Springs, Cedar, MO, MO-492-38-8137

Blankenship, Virgil D. 76, 15Jun1928 - 20Nov2004, Jerico Springs, Cedar, MO, MO-488-34-8457

Christian

2001, Oldfield, Christian Co., MO, Funeral

http://www.genealogybuff.com/mo/south/webbbs_config.pl/noframes/read/329

Winona J. Blankenship, 47 of Oldfield died Wednesday, August 1, 2001. Services will be Saturday, August 4 at 3 p.m. in the Greenlawn Funeral Home South.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

Winona Jean Pettit –b.11Nov1953: http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=35364380

+2008, Spokane, Christian Co., MO, Obituary

http://php.news-leader.com/Announcements/ObitView.php?NoticeID=43272&NoticeDate=&Keyword=blankenship

Bill Pollock, 76, Spokane, MO, passed away February 23, 2008, in Buckeye, AZ, doing what he loved most, being behind the wheel of an OTR truck. He was born January 27, 1932, to Billy Jean and Delores (Woods) Pollock, who preceded him in death.

He was a member of the Ozarks Area Racers Association. He started racing at age 17 in old mod stock at McCracken Field and finished his career in late models at Fairgrounds Speedway.

He is survived by his daughter, Linda and husband Elmo Cornelison; son Bobby and wife, Kathy Pollock; grandsons, Micheal and Travis; sisters Gena Lou and husband, Dale Horton and Donna Blankenship, all of Springfield; brother J.O. Pollock of Stockton; girlfriend Marylin Hicks and family of the home; his beloved dogs, Taco, Red and Uno; step-daughter Marsha and husband Lyle Glenn; step-brother Norman Duby, Willard; step-sister Melba Taylor of Fla.; and a host of nieces and nephews.

A visitation of family and friends will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, February 28, 2008, in Greenlawn Funeral Home North. Graveside services will be at 11 a.m., February 29, 2008, in White Chapel Cemetery.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

Christian Co., SSDI, http://ssdi.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi ,

Blankenship, Winona J. 47, 11Nov1953 - 01Aug2001, Ozark, Christian, MO, MO-492-50-6102

Clay

+2002, Kansas City, Clay Co., MO, Obituary

Blankenship, Benford A. Son of Otis R. Blankenship & May Harlan
Lorene Lucille Blankenship, 73, daughter of Garley and Velma Bryant Robertson, was born Jan. 31, 1929, at Licking. She died Feb. 15, 2002, at Carondelet Manor in Kansas City. She married Benford A. Blankenship Dec. 10, 1946, in Baxter County, Ark. Mrs. Blankenship worked for Mercantile Bank and Trust Co. in Kansas City for 29 years.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 40 years in 1987; one son, Harold Ray Blankenship in 1994; and a brother, Roy Wayne Robertson in 1986.
Surviving are her son, Larry Wayne of Tigard, Ore.; stepsister, Geraldine Green of Jackson; four grandchildren and seven great-grand-children.
Graveside services were Feb. 17 at the Licking Cemetery with the Rev. Robert Gifford officiating un-der the direction of Fox Funeral Home.
http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec?htx=message&r=rw&p=surnames.blankenship&m=1747

From the Blankenship Board, Author: Theresa Griffiths

+2008, Kansas City, Clay Co., MO, Obituary

St. Joseph News-Press on 2/21/2008. http://www.legacy.com/StJoeNews-Press/GuestBook.asp?Page=GuestBook&PersonID=103909735

Cassie A. Stafford-Scott 1915-2008

Cassie Anna (Blankenship) Stafford-Scott, 92, St. Joseph, Mo., passed from this life on Wednesday, Feb. 20, 2008, at St. Luke's Northland Hospital, Kansas City, MO. Cassie was born April 27, 1915, in Hannah, OK.

Cassie lived at the Golden Living Center, Smithville, MO, for two years before her death. She worked at Wesley Center as a cook, and was a member of the V.F.W. Post No. 359 Auxiliary and Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

Cassie married James W. Stafford on March 27, 1940, at Dearborn, MO. He preceded her in death on Aug. 6, 1970. Then she married George Scott on March 9, 1975, at St. Joseph. He preceded her in death on May 1, 2003.

Cassie also was preceded in death by her parents, Charlie W. and Effie (Landis) Blankenship; and a sister, Nora May Seckel.

Survivors: sons, Charles J. and Bruce O. Stafford, both of Kansas City, MO; a daughter, Della M. Townsend, St. Joseph; five grandchildren; three step grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

Celebration of Life: 2 pm Friday, Feb. 22, at Gladden-Stamey Funeral Home, St. Joseph. Interment: Dearborn, MO, Cemetery.

From: kltopping(at)ix.netcom.com

Clay Co., SSDI, http://ssdi.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi ,

Blankenship, Alvin K. 73, 04Aug1929 - 18Mar2003, Liberty, Clay, MO, MO-497-28-1440

Blankenship, Inez F. 50, 13Apr1950 - 23May2000, Kansas City, Clay, MO, MO-491-54-3166

Blankenship, Jerry F. 66, 22May1941 - 01Sep2007, Kansas City, Clay, MO, MO-499-44-0626

Clinton

Clinton Co., SSDI, http://ssdi.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi ,

Blankenship, Delores Maxine 86, 18Sep1920 - 19Jul2007, Cameron, Clinton, MO, MO-493-18-1998

Cole

+2000, Jefferson City, Cole Co., MO, Obituary

http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=17866410

Eldon Advertiser, Tuesday, July 4, 2000

Betty Lou Farris, 72, of Jefferson City died Sunday, July 2, 2000, at Capital Region Medical Center in Jefferson City. She was born May 22, 1928, in the Blue Springs community of Miller County to Ralph and Rosa Cooper Blankenship.

She was married April 20, 1947, in Olathe, Kan., to the Rev. John Clifford, who survives at the home. Mrs. Farris worked in the various churches her husband pastured, ministering to children and senior adults. She was employed at Good Shepherd Nursing Home in Versailles for more than 10 years. Mrs. Farris was a member of Cornerstone Baptist Church in Jefferson City.

Also surviving her are two sons, Larry Farris of Russellville and Johnny Farris of Wichita, Kan.; a daughter, Ethelyn Garrison of Twenty Nine Palms, Calif.; three sisters, Treva Platter of Jefferson City, Selma Barker of Eldon and Eula Rose Wickham of Tollhouse, Calif.; five grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.

Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Russellville Baptist Church with the Rev. Guy Thomas, the Rev. C.D. Butler and the Rev. Thomas Ratcliff officiating. Burial will be in Enloe Cemetery west of Russellville, with the Rev. Randy Trumbo officiating.

+2001, Jefferson City, Cole Co., MO, Obituary

Jefferson City Post Tribune, Thursday, March 8, 2001

Zella M. Hurley, 92, Jefferson City, died March 7, 2001, at Villa Marie Skilled Nursing

Facility. She was born April 21, 1908, in Miller County, a daughter of Oscar J. and Sadie

Gertrude Blankenship Jarrett.

She attended school in Iberia. A lifelong resident of Central Missouri, she was a

homemaker. She was a member of Immanuel Baptist Church and a past member of the Order of

the Eastern Star, New Bloomfield.

She was married May 1, 1924, in Jefferson City, to Charles E. Hurley, who died Jan. 14, 1969.

Shew as preceded in death by one son, Charles Wayne Hurley, one grandson and one great-grandson.

Survivors include: one son, Leo Hurley, Holts Summit; three daughters, Bettie Roberts,

Memphis, Tenn., Virginia Autenrieth, Fulton, and Patsy Powell, Jefferson City; 20

grandchildren; 32 great-grandchildren; and 13 great-great-grandchildren.

Services will be at 10:30 am, Saturday at Immanuel Baptist Church. The Rev. George

Scantlan will officiate. Burial will be in Riverview Cemetery. Freeman Mortuary.

From Don Blankenship, tukDon(at)gmail.com

+2002, Jefferson City, Cole Co., MO, Obituary

http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=17908148

Jefferson City Post Tribune, Wednesday, January 9, 2002

Treva Mae Platter, 85, Enon, died Jan. 8, 2002, at Villa Marie Skilled Nursing Facility. She was born May 21, 1916, in Miller County, a daughter of Ralph M. and Rosa Ellen Cooper Blankenship.

She was married June 29, 1935, in Tuscumbia, to Charlie Platter, who died Aug. 5, 1991. She attended Central Point School and was a lifelong resident of Miller, Moniteau, and Cole counties. She was a homemaker. She was a member of Enon Baptist Church where she taught Sunday school; sang in the choir and was a member of the Women's Missionary Union. She was Ms. Nursing Home Queen at Villa Marie in 2000.

Survivors include: one son, Charles D. Platter; Jefferson City; two daughters, Marlis Meyer, Jefferson. City, and Shirley Goldammer, Russellville; two sisters, Selma Barker, Eldon, and Eulah Wickham, Tollhouse, Calif.; six grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. One great granddaughter preceded her in death.

Services will be at 2 p.m. Friday at Enon Baptist Church. The Rev. Randy Trumbo and the Rev. Jasper Hunter will officiate. Burial will be in Enloe Cemetery, Russellville.

From Don Blankenship, tukDon(at)gmail.com

+2002, Jefferson City, Cole Co., MO, Obituary

Kansas City Star, Nov 17 2002

Jimmie D. Blankenship, 56, Jefferson City, MO, died Friday, November 15, 2002, near Boonville, MO. Mr. Blankenship was born September 16, 1946, in Kansas City, MO, the son of Jack and Edith CARDWELL Blankenship. His mother, Mrs. Edith Blankenship, survives in Jefferson City, MO Mr. Blankenship graduated from Independence High School, Independence, MO. He received his bachelor's and master's degrees in education from Central Missouri State University. He taught school at the Trenton Junior College and with the Missouri Dept. of Corrections in Jefferson City. He retied from the Dept. of Corrections on July 1, 2001, as an education supervisor II. After retirement, he was emplyed at the Isle of Capri Casino in Boonville, MO. He was a life time member of the Masonic Lodge and Scottish Rite, both of Columbia, MO. Other survivors include one daughter, Rene Blankenship of Kansas City, MO, one granddaughter, Taryn Blankenship of Kansas City, MO and several aunt, cousins and friends. One son, Dustin Blankenship, preceded him in death on September 26, 1971. Graveside services will be 10 a.m. Tuesday, November 19, at Riverview Cemetery. Friends may call 5-7 p.m. Monday at the Freeman Mortuary, Jefferson City. Those desiring may make a memorial contribution to the charity of their choice. From Bud Powell captfang(at)bigplanet.com

+2003, Jefferson City, Cole Co., MO, Obituary

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Frank Blankenship, age 96 years, of Jefferson City, died Thursday, November 6, 2003, at Capital Region Medical Center. He was born on February 17, 1907, at Carterville, MO, a son of George Franklin and Hallie Hyancith Jeffers Blankenship.

When he was a baby, the family moved to Lamar, MO, where he grew up. He graduated from Lamar High School in 1925. In 1929, Frank moved to Nevada, MO and worked in the Accounting Department of the Missouri Pacific Railroad Co. until the office was closed in 1931. Frank moved to Jefferson City in February of 1933 to begin a sixty-eight year career with the State of Missouri. He bagan working in 1933 in the State Auditor's Office. Since that time, he has held the following positions with the State of Missouri: Chief Clerk - Income Tax Division, Supervisor of Income, Inheritance, Intangible and Corporation Franchise Taxes, Assistant State Treasurer, and Executive Secretary of the Board of Fund Commissioners. He retired from state government in December of 2001.

Frank was married January 24, 1932, at Carthage, MO to LaDene F. Bills, who preceded him in death on November 27, 1992. They had one son, Jerome (Jerry) F. Blankenship, who died August 13, 1992.

Frank is survived by a daughter-in-law, Janice Blankenship Hohenstreet of Jefferson City; three grandchildren, Jerald M. Blankenship of Jefferson City; Jeanne L. Little of Columbia, Jeffrey F. Blankenship of Jefferson City, and six great-grandchildren.

He was a member of the First Baptist Church of Jefferson City and was a Fifty-year member of the Masons, Scottish Rite, and Shriners. He was also a Past Patron of the Order of the Eastern Star.

Funeral services will be held at the Buescher Memorial Home, Sunday afternoon at 2:00 p.m. with Dr. Doyle Sager and Dr. Thomas W. Nelson to officiate. Interment will be in Riverview Cemetery. Buescher Memorial Home.

+2009, Jefferson City, Cole Co., MO, Obituary

News Tribune, 8/3/2009

Sharon "Bobby" "Susie" Ward, 67, of Jefferson City, passed away Saturday, July 18, 2009, at her home surrounded by her family. She was born June 23, 1942, in St. Louis County, MO. She was the second daughter of Clarence and Fanny Blankenship.

She was united in marriage to Ray Ward, who preceded her in death November 1994. Bobby lived most of her younger life in Kansas City, Mo. where she managed restaurants and rental property. Failing health caused her to return to Jefferson City to be close to family. Bobby was a cancer survivor and was a big supporter of Relay For Life. She was a member of the Pentecostal Ladies Organization, Red Hats Society, but the biggest joy was being a bell ringer for the Salvation Army. She was a yearly fixture at Wal-Mart and K-Mart. She always had a friendly smile and her buckets were always full.

She is preceded in death by her father, Clarence Blankenship; husband, Ray Ward; sister, Lillian Annette Blankenship; nephew, Ray Sterling Jr.; and her faithful dog and companion, Barney.

Bobby is survived by: her mother, Fanny Blankenship, Jefferson City; four sisters, Aloha (Bill) Gerbes, Dinah (Jim) Copper, all of Jefferson City, Alice (D.J.) Shockley, Cuba, Mo. and Joyce Eikerman, Hermann, Mo.; four brothers, David (Donna) Blankenship, Owensville, Mo., Clarence Jr. (Patty), New Haven, Mo., Ike (Betty) Blankenship, Holts Summit, Mo., Mike (Carol) Blankenship, Macon, Ga.; 21 nieces and nephews. She was much loved and leaves behind many friends who will greatly miss her generosity and support.

Bobby was gracious in death as in life. She donated her body to the Genesis Research Society so that one day many may benefit by the research program.

The family will host a celebration of life memorial at Apple Creek Farms, Sunday, August 2, 2009, at 1:00 p.m.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

Cole Co., SSDI, http://ssdi.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi ,

Blankenship, Frank 96, 17Feb1907 - 06Nov2003, Jefferson City, Cole, MO, RR-702-14-2797

Cooper

+2009, Otterville, Cooper Co., MO, Obituary

https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/sedaliademocrat/name/kenneth-blankenship-obituary?id=18594023

Kenneth Dean Blankenship, 75, of Otterville, MO, died February 17, 2009 at Tipton Oak Manor. He was born January 1, 1934 in California, MO, son of Frank Blankenship and Goldie Allee Blankenship.

On August 29, 1952, in Harrison, Arkansas, he was united in marriage to Ethel Doilene Oehrke, who preceded him in death. He worked for Stridrite Shoe Factory, was a lineman for LPH Construction, and worked for McGraw-Edison, Sedalia, MO.

Surviving are his sons, Larry Blankenship & his wife Susie, Otterville, MO, Donnie Blankenship and his wife Sandy, Houstonia, MO, Ronnie Blankenship and his wife Jeanette, Independence, MO; daughter, Peggy Schoen and her husband, Bernie, Otterville, MO; sister, Betty Baker and her husband Kenny, Tipton, MO; 11 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren.

Funeral services will be held at 1:00 pm, Saturday, February 21, at Meisenheimer Funeral Home, Tipton, MO, with the Rev. Harold Nicks officiating. Pallbearers will be Mark Blankenship, Brian Blankenship, Andrew Blankenship, Greg Blankenship, Scott Schoen and Matt Schoen. Burial will be in Flag Springs Cemetery, California, MO.

Cooper Co., SSDI, http://ssdi.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi ,

Blankenship, Kenneth D. 75, 01Jan1934 - 17Feb2009, Otterville, Cooper, MO, MO-488-36-1029

Crawford

+2008, Bourbon, Crawford Co., MO, Obituary

http://threeriverspublishing.com/TRP/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=735:kenneth-j-labryer&catid=18&Itemid=237

Kenneth J. “Uncle Ken” LaBryer of Bourbon, Missouri, was born on February 21, 1952 to Charles Kenneth and Melba Aileene (nee Harper) LaBryer.  He passed away on Sunday, January 6, 2008 at the age of 55 years.

He honorably served his country as a Marine. Ken loved to fish, play the guitar, and sing karaoke. He enjoyed waiting tables at Bourbon Street Bar and had a way of turning customers into friends. He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Edward LaBryer.

He is survived by four children, Kenneth, Kelly and Kerry LaBryer, all of North Dakota and Delicia, of Germany; sisters, Aileene White and husband Bill of Colorado, Barbara Barton and husband Bob of Rolla, Missouri, Betty Blankenship of Bourbon, Missouri, Diane Johnson and husband Clifford of Kentucky, and Callie Eckelkamp and husband David of Union, Missouri; nieces; nephews; other relatives and friends.

Funeral Services for Kenneth LaBryer were conducted at 11 a.m. on Thursday, January 10, 2008, at the Chapel of the Eaton Funeral Home in Sullivan with Michael Delashmit officiating. Full military honors were presented at National Cemetery, Jefferson Barracks, Missouri.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

+2008, Cuba, Crawford Co., MO, Obituary

http://threeriverspublishing.com/TRP/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=762:mary-catherine-lautenschlaeger&catid=18&Itemid=237

Mary Catherine Lautenschlaeger of rural route Cuba, Missouri was born November 28, 1921 at New Castle, England to John and Mary Ellen (Smith) Johnson.  She passed away Sunday, January 13, 2008 at the age of 86 years.

She came to make her home in the United States in 1946 and settled at Swiss, Missouri. She worked on the assembly line at various shoe companies in the area and later was an aide at Gasconade Manor Nursing Home. In May of 1944 she was united in marriage to Elmer Ralph Lautenschlaeger and to this union four children were born. She enjoyed reading, especially poetry and embroidery work. She was fond of baseball and her favorite team was the St. Louis Cardinals and would cheer on her beloved Willie McGee and Ozzie Smith. Mary was a member of Holy Martyrs of Japan Catholic Church and was active within the Parish.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; two brothers; one sister and one grandchild.

She is survived by a son, John Lautenschlaeger and wife Lillie of Pontiac, Illinois; three daughters, Margaret Lenzie and husband Richard of Tucson, Arizona, Mary Malone and husband Michael of Fulton, Missouri and Darlene Blankenship and husband Theodore of rural Cuba, Missouri; 10 grandchildren; 13 great grandchildren; other relatives and friends.

A mass of Christian burial was celebrated 10 a.m., Wednesday, January 16, 2008 from Holy Martyrs of Japan Catholic Church with the Rev. Father John Patrick Day officiating. Interment was in Countryside Memorial Gardens, Owensville, Missouri.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2009, Cuba, Crawford Co., MO, Obituary

http://threeriverspublishing.com/TRP/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=4256:ocie-allen-neff&catid=18&Itemid=237 , Wednesday, 11 November 2009

Ocie Allen Neff of Cuba, Missouri was born on Sunday, November 17, 1918 at Goodwater, Missouri to Allen L. and Della (nee Abney) Neff and passed away Sunday, November 1, 2009 at his home in Cuba, Missouri.

Ocie was united in marriage to Effie Wilkinson on January 28, 1940 at the Davisville Assembly Church and to this union seven children were born. Ocie was retired from Cyclone Fence Company a subsidiary of US Steel in St. Louis. He worked as a foreman, installing fence, guard rails and road signs before retiring after 44 years of dedicated service. For many years the family would drive to Crawford County every Wednesday evening and Sunday, for he was also a full time minister. In his spare time he enjoyed gardening, hunting (especially for squirrels) and fishing. Healways enjoyed going to church, singing his favorite hymns and spending time with his family and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Allen Neff and Della Neff: one son, Ocie L. Neff; son-in-law, Willard Worley: three sisters, Ruth, Dorothy and Adeline: four brothers, Logan, Dude, Rainey and Woodrow; other relatives and friends.

He is survived by his wife of nearly 70 years, Effie Neff of the home; six children, Lucy and husband John Bates of Cuba, Missouri, Gloria Worley of Cuba, Missouri, Wanda Hardin of Sullivan, Missouri, Ronnie and wife Debbie Neff of St. Louis, Missouri, Keith and wife Brenda Neff of Cuba, Missouri and Sheila and husband Darrell Blankenship of Bourbon, Missouri; daughter-in-law, Carol Neff of St. Louis, Missouri; 20 grandchildren; 42 great grandchildren; two great great grandchildren; other relatives and friends.

Funeral service was held 11 a.m. on Thursday, November 5, 2009 at the Britton Funeral Home of Cuba, Missouri with Pastor Don Lowery officiating. Special music for the service will be “Never Grow Old” sang by Sheila Blankenship and “I’ll Meet You in the Morning” and “Sweet By and By” sang and played by Dave Callahan. Pallbearers were Greg Neff, Ronnie Neff, Brian Harden, Doug Neff, Danny Ackers and Gary Bates. Interment was in the Martin Cemetery, Cherryville, Missouri.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

Crawford Co., SSDI, http://ssdi.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi ,

Blankenship, Elbert 76-77, 22Jan1923 - 15Jan2000, Bourbon, Crawford, MO, TN-413-20-8841

Blankenship, Marion C. 58, 30May1945 - 07Dec2003, Bourbon, Crawford, MO, MO-489-48-0849

Dent

Dent Co., SSDI, http://ssdi.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi ,

Blankenship, Bobby J. 76, 06Mar1933 - 12Oct2009, Salem, Dent, MO, MO-492-36-8906

Blankenship, Mae 103, 15Feb1897 - 11Jan2001, Salem, Dent, MO, MO-500-54-2593

Blankenship, Terry L. 47, 05May1962 - 19Oct2009, Salem, Dent, MO, MO-487-78-7831

Douglas

+2006, Ava, Douglas Co., MO, Obituary

http://php.news-leader.com/Announcements/ObitView.php?NoticeID=35153&NoticeDate=&Keyword=blankenship

Pauline Sellers Wilson was born Nov. 2, 1926, in Douglas County, MO, the daughter of Bailey and Ethel (Blankenship) Burton and departed this life Aug. 23, 2006, at the age of 79 years, 9 months, and 21 days.

Pauline was a life long resident of the Ava area. Pauline earned a college degree with a teaching certificate and was employed and retired from the Division of Family Services in Douglas County after 35 years of service. Pauline loved working on the farm, gardening and fishing. Her delight was being with her family and especially her grandchildren.

Pauline and Burl Sellers were united in marriage in Mt. Home, Ark., and to this union two sons were born. On Feb. 22, 1990, Mr. Sellers preceded her in death. On Jan. 31, 1993, Pauline and John Wilson were united in marriage in Douglas County, Missouri, at the Frye Church where Pauline was a member.

Pauline was also preceded in death by her parents; one brother, Bill Burton; and a sister, Bertha Haskins.

She is survived by her husband, John, of the home, Ava, Mo.; two sons, Steven Sellers, Ava, Mo.; Gregory and TeNeil Sellers, Ozark, Mo.; four grandchildren, Brandon, Stephanie, Bryan, Katrina and soon to be Broderick; two sisters, Dessie Buchanan, and Bernice Steele, both of Ava, Mo.; and a host of other relatives and friends.

Services are 2:30 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 26, 2006, in the Clinkingbeard Funeral Home, Ava, Mo., with the Rev. Oren Alcorn officiating. Interment will follow in the Ava Cemetery.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

1930 Census, Spring Creek, Douglas Co., MO,

Burton, Baily L. 31, M, MO, Head,

Burton, Ethel E. 24, F, MO, Wife,

Burton, Bernice E. 08, F, MO, Dau,

Burton, Willard E. 05, M, MO, Son,

Burton, Pauline L. 03, F, MO, Dau,

Burton, Bertha L. 00, F, MO, Dau,

Burton, Mary 71, F, MO, Mother,

https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:XHXL-MGZ

Douglas Co., SSDI, http://ssdi.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi ,

Blankenship, Curtis L. 81, 22Mar1920 - 17Oct2001, Ava, Douglas, MO, MO-487-28-6125

Dunklin

Dunklin Co., SSDI, http://ssdi.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi ,

Blankenship, Billy D. 50, 31Aug1959 - 23Dec2009, Kennett, Dunklin, MO, MO-494-70-4643

Blankenship, Hubert J. 69, 10Mar1940 - 25Oct2009, Kennett, Dunklin, MO, MO-486-42-5463

Blankenship, Jenniev 85, 10May1917 - 01Jun2002, Kennett, Dunklin, MO, MO-497-72-5058

Franklin

+2009, Gerald, Franklin Co., MO, Obituary

http://threeriverspublishing.com/TRP/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=3220:ervin-j-blankenship&catid=18&Itemid=237 , Wednesday, 17 June 2009,

Ervin J. Blankenship of Gerald, Missouri was born August 14, 1946 at Japan, Missouri to Vernon W. and Bertha E. (Strothcamp) Blankenship and passed away at his home on Monday, June 8, 2009 at the age of 62 years, 9 months and 24 days.

He was a life-ling resident of the Japan area and was a machinist at St. Clair Die Casting for over 21 years. He enjoyed the outdoors and would take his sons deer hunting every season. He was a member of the Church of Christ in Owensville, Missouri. He was preceded in death by his parents, Vernon and Bertha Blankenship; two brothers, Johnny Blankenship and one in infancy and a step mother, Eva.

He is survived by two sons, Nicholas Blankenship of Japan, Missouri and Nathaniel Blankenship of Gerald, Missouri; three daughters, Sonia Parry and husband Matthew, Shiloh Bergner and Sheena Blankenship, all of Steelville, Missouri; two brothers, Sonny Blankenship and wife Linda of Sullivan, Missouri and Teddy Blankenship and wife Darlene of Japan, Missouri; three sisters, Margie Carey of Cuba, Missouri, Mary Davis and husband Howard of Owensville, Missouri and Theresa Ron Wehmeyer and husband of Sullivan, Missouri; seven grandchildren; other relatives and friends.

Funeral service was at noon on Friday, June 12, 2009 from the Church of Christ in Owensville, Missouri with Larry Harris officiating. Interment was in the Holy Martyrs of Japan Cemetery, rural Sullivan, Missouri.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

+2008, Japan, Franklin Co., MO, Obituary

http://threeriverspublishing.com/TRP/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=2049:raymond-f-schmitt&catid=18&Itemid=237 Wednesday, 12 November 2008

Raymond F. Schmitt of Japan, Missouri was born on May 21, 1922 near Cuba, Missouri to William J. and Elizabeth C. (Schelich) Schmitt and passed away Wednesday, November 5, 2008 at the age of 86 years.

He had lived the majority of his life in the Japan, Missouri area near Sullivan and had honorably served his country during World War II with the U.S. Army.  He served in France and Germany from December 9, 1942 to March 6, 1946. He received several commendations and ribbons for service to his country which included a Victory Ribbon, American Theatre ribbon, European African Middle Eastern Theatre Ribbon, two Bronze Stars, Good Conduct Medal and two Overseas Bars.

On February 7, 1948 he was united in marriage to Rosemary F. Piezuch at Japan, Missouri and to this union three children were born. Raymond was employed many years as a cutter at Paramount Headwear Company as well as worked the family farm, raising cattle for over 40 years. He enjoyed gardening and hunting.

He was preceded in death by his parents; four brothers, Earl, Virgil, Ralph and Alvie Schmitt and two sisters, Elsie Schmitt and Anna Blankenship.

He is survived by his wife of the home; one son, Ronald Schmitt; two daughters, Linda Branstetter and Diane Unger and husband Dan; five grandchildren, Cody and wife Crystal, Dustin and wife Sarah, Ryan and fiancée Megan, Abbie and Jeff; seven great grandchildren, Cynthya, Brandon, Garrett, Destiny, Jordan, Brantlee and Addison; brother, Clarence Schmitt; three sisters, Virginia Cibulka, Irene Walton and Clara Rothmeyer; other relatives and friends.

A mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 10 a.m. Saturday, November 8, 2008 from Holy Martyrs of Japan Catholic Church with Rev. Father James Finder officiating. Interment was in the church cemetery.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2000, Japan, Franklin Co., MO, Obituary

http://www.obitcentral.com/obitsearch/obits/mo/mo-crawford2.htm

Harold "Hutch" Hutchins of Japan, Missouri passed away Saturday, January 8, 2000 at the age of 79 years. Mr. Hutchins was born on April 7, 1920 in Cleveland Heights, Ohio to the late Vera nee Lindall and Harold Hutchins, Sr. of Ormond Beach, Florida.

"Hutch" served his country with distinction as an Infantry Captain and Commander in World War II. He was wounded at Anzio, Italy and in 1944 was awarded the Purple Heart. He also participated in the landing at Salerno and Anzio, Italy, and received the Bronze Star award. He was honorably discharged after three years of service in the United States Army. On January 15, 1962 "Hutch" was united in marriage to Gloria Ann Giancola. "Hutch" and Gloria spent the majority of their working lives together in the management and operation of numerous, large hotels and motels throughout the country. After retirement they traveled across the country, and also made five trips abroad to Italy and other European countries before settling in Japan, Missouri.

"Hutch" and the late Gloria Hutchins are survived by five daughters, Carol Bartlett of Wentzville, Missouri, Gloria "Deet" Bedrosian of Sullivan, Donna Blankenship and husband, Richard, of Spring Bluff, Debbie Sabatino and husband, Tony, of Sullivan, and Denise Bess and husband, Randy, of Cuba, Missouri; thirteen grandchildren, eighteen great-grandchildren, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, other relatives, and many friends.

"Hutch" was preceded in death by wife, Gloria Ann Hutchins, on November 24, 1990, and also by his brother, Dan Hutchins, of New Canaan, Connecticut.

A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated at 12:00 p.m. Tuesday, January 11, 2000 from the Holy Martyrs of Japan Church with the Reverend Father Robert Marshall officiating. Interment was in Holy Martyrs Church Cemetery.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

+2009, Labadie, Franklin Co., MO, Obituary

https://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=45856193

Kenneth Wayne Blankenship of Labadie, Missouri and longtime resident of Catawissa and Robertsville, Missouri was born June 18, 1945 in Shirley, Missouri to Cicero and Ava (nee Phares) Blankenship and died Thursday, December 24, 2009 at St. Clare Hospital in Fenton, Missouri at the age of 64 years 6 months and 6 days.

Kenny was extraordinarily giving, with a soft-spoken demeanor, a gentle spirit and a big heart. "He would give you his last dime" and, indeed, developed friendships with many people precisely because of his generous nature – offering his time and talent fixing-up cars. Never one to sit still, Kenny ran an auto shop, trucking company, tavern and anything else necessary to provide for his family. He was an exceptional father and grandfather with a passion and fearlessness that led him to try anything throughout his life – remodeling his kitchen, gardening and even cooking.

He is preceded in death by his parents and two (2) brothers, David and Herman Blankenship.

He is survived by his wife, Gean Politte of Labadie, Missouri, three (3) children, Bryan (wife, Lisa) Blankenship of Robertsville, Missouri, Rhonda (Chris Adam) Blankenship of Belleville, Illinois and Kris (wife, RoseAnn) Blankenship of Chesapeake, Virginia, two (2) step-children, Kimberly (husband, Rick) Roam of Labadie, Missouri and John Miller, Jr. of Labadie, Missouri, four (4) grandchildren, Bryan "Tom", Travis, Kelci and Gracie, five (5) step-grandchildren, Jennifer, Jodi, Sarah, Kyle and Ryan, three (3) siblings, Layman (wife, Terrie) Blankenship of Poplar Bluff, Missouri, Thelma (husband, Joe) Maxwell of Cadet, Missouri and Mary Wideman of Catawissa, Missouri, and many other relatives and friends.

2001, Sullivan, Franklin Co., MO, Obituary

http://www.obitcentral.com/obitsearch/obits/mo/mo-crawford6.htm

Arnold Lee Woodcock, Sr. of Sullivan, Missouri, passed away on Monday, February 19, 2001 at the age of 55 years. Arnie, as he was known by his family and friends, was born on January 27, 1946 at Stanton, Missouri to the late James Earl and Eva Dorothy Gallinger Woodcock.

He was a 1964 graduate of Sullivan High School, and in September of 1967 was inducted into the U.S. Army. He honorably served his country in Vietnam, where he received the Purple Heart for wounds received in action. After his discharge, Arnie returned to the Stanton area where he worked for a time with the State Highway Department as a surveyor. He later was employed at various places which included Meramec Mining Company, Maverick Tube Company in Union, Missouri, and the Missouri Eastern Correctional Center in Pacific, Missouri as a guard. Arnie was a lifetime member of the Russell Schmidt V.F.W. Post # 3987 of Sullivan In his spare time he found great pleasure in hunting and fishing.

He is survived by a son, Arnie Woodcock, Jr. of Sullivan; three brothers, David Woodcock and wife, Pat of St. Louis, Frank Woodcock of Stanton, and Kenneth Woodcock of the state of Pennsylvania; two sisters, Pauline Ferry of High Ridge, Missouri, and Darlene Dace and husband, Don of Bourbon, Missouri; a close personal friend, caregiver, and "the love of his life," Annie Blankenship of Sullivan, other relatives and friends.

In addition to his parents, Arnie was preceded in death by a brother-in-law, Charles Ferry.

Funeral services were conducted at 11 a.m. on Thursday, February 22, 2001 from the Eaton Funeral Home in Sullivan with Pastor Mike King officiating. Interment was in the Stanton Cemetery with full military honors.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

+2007, Sullivan, Franklin Co., MO, Obituary

http://threeriverspublishing.com/TRP/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=487:melba-m-watson&catid=18&Itemid=237

Melba M. Watson of Sullivan, Missouri was born July 19, 1933 at Wortham, Missouri to Woodrow and Myrtle (Hughs) Blankenship. She passed away Monday, November 12, 2007 at the age of 74 years. On December 30, 1950 she was united in marriage to Donald Watson at Pocahontas, Arkansas and they have made their home in Sullivan since 1961.

She worked for a time as an elementary school aide and would work when needed in the family business. She enjoyed embroidering and cooking and loved caring for her children and grandchildren. At the age of 18 she was baptized into the Baptist faith at Irondale Baptist Church. She was also a member of the Ladies Auxiliary of the VFW and Past-president of the Ladies Auxiliary of the Sullivan Fraternal Order of Eagles.

 She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, daughter and son-in-law, Donna and Ricky Blankenship and a grandson, Christopher Watson.

She is survived by four children, Scott Watson and wife Charlotte, Kaye Schmidt and husband Matt, Terri Bailey and husband Jim and Beth Miller and husband Kevin, all of Sullivan, Missouri; special cousin, Rosemary Merrill and husband Linn of Ebo, Missouri; niece, Tonya Goforth; two nephews, Donald and Kevin Goforth; 11 grandchidren, Stacey, Jamie, Shannon, Kyle, David, Justin, Amanda, Nicholas, Meghan, Donita and Kasilda; six great grandchildren; other relatives and friends.

Funeral service was conducted at 1 p.m. Friday, November 16 from the Chapel of the Eaton Funeral Home, Sullivan, Missouri with Pastor Jeff Bent officiating. Interment was in Oddfellows Memorial Cemetery, Sullivan, Missouri.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2008, Sullivan, Franklin Co., MO, Obituary

http://threeriverspublishing.com/TRP/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1863:gary-lee-carey&catid=18&Itemid=237

Gary Lee Carey was born at Sullivan, Missouri on October 7, 1953 to Paul James and Helen Loraine (Strauser) Carey and passed away at his home on Monday, September 29, 2008 at the age of 54 years.

On November 7, 1970 he was united in marriage to Linda Gehlauf at the First Baptist Church in Sullivan, Missouri and to this union three daughters were born. He was a 1971 graduate of Sullivan High School after which he become employed with Community Auto Parts, working for his father-in-law as a parts manager. He loved hunting and fishing, horseback riding and gigging with his friends. Gary was also fond of going on Sunday afternoon rides in the country with his family.

Gary coached his girls Khoury League team for several years and enjoyed sports of all venues. He found pleasure in playing his guitar on Friday nights with his friends. He also liked to put in a huge garden and growing and canning his own tomatoes. He was baptized into the Christian faith at First Baptist Church and was a member there. He was also a member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles and a guest member of the Sullivan VFW. On February 14, 2002 Gary was married to Sandra Davis at Union, Missouri.

Gary is preceded in death by his parents; a brother, Robert James Carey and a sister, Mary Ann Carey.

He is survived by his wife, Sandra; daughters, Tricia Blankenship and husband Mike, Holly Blanton and husband John and Jannel Carey, all of Sullivan, Missouri; two sisters, Betty Byrd and husband Harold of Leasburg, Missouri and Linda Weiskopf and husband David of Sullivan, Missouri; six grandchildren, Addie, Zachary, Emmie, Ashley, Kobie and Kloey; sister-in-law, Dora Carey of Panama City, Florida; other relatives and friends.

Funeral services were conducted at 11 a.m. on Thursday, October 2, 2008 from Temple Baptist Church in Sullivan, Missouri with Pastor Scott Perry officiating. Interment was in Cave Spring Cemetery, rural Sullivan, Missouri.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

Franklin Co., SSDI, http://ssdi.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi ,

Blankenship, Ervin J. 62, 14Aug1946 - 08Jun2009, Gerald, Franklin, MO, MO-486-50-8673

Blankenship, Kenneth W. 64, 18Jun1945 - 24Dec2009, Labadie, Franklin, MO, MO-489-48-1715

Blankenship, Anna C. 81, 11Oct1920 - 26Aug2002, Sullivan, Franklin, MO, MO-495-12-5545

Blankenship, Audrey 80, 12Mar1921 - 30Aug2001, Sullivan, Franklin, MO, MO-490-20-4055

Blankenship, William R. 72, 19Jun1934 - 28Nov2006, Sullivan, Franklin, MO, MO-492-36-2783

Greene

2006, Bois D'Arc, Greene Co., MO, Obituary

http://php.news-leader.com/Announcements/ObitView.php?NoticeID=36073&NoticeDate=&Keyword=blankenship

Patsy Fern (Batson) Norman, Bois D'Arc, was born in Strafford, Mo., on October 10, 1928, and, surrounded by her family, departed this life on October 13, 2006. Patsy was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother and she will be sorely missed. Baptized at a young age, she was a member of Brookline Baptist Church.

Patsy was preceded in death by her husband of 49 years, Glen Lee Norman; one grandson, Jeremiah Norman; her parents, Homer and Iva May Batson; and her sister Mary McElhaney.

Patsy is survived by four children: Rena Gerloff and husband, Charles, Bland, Mo; Glynette Hubach and husband, Dessa, Springfield, Pam Howard, and Jody Norman and wife, Barbara, all of Republic; 12 grandchildren, Lance Gerloff, Mindi Blankenship, Kimberly Huebler, all of Bland; Arianne and Kyle Hubach, Springfield, Zachary Hubach, Boonville, Haidee Hubach, Columbia; Laurel Calvert, Hollister, Brandon Howard, Seligman, Ryan Howard, Halfway; Valeric Norman, Jefferson City, and Josh Norman, Republic; 11 great-grandchildren; a brother-in-law, Max Norman and wife, Virginia, Bois D'Arc; a brother-in-law, Bob McElhaney, Brookline; nieces and nephews, cousins, and a host of friends and neighbors.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday, October 16, 2006, in Meadors Funeral Home, Republic. Burial will follow in Batson Cemetery, Halltown.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2000, Brookline, Greene Co., MO, Obituary

The Wichita Eagle, (KS) - April 7, 2000,

Marc A. James, 45, of Brookline, MO, formerly of El Dorado, died Tuesday, April 4, 2000.

Survivors: mother, Masie James of Brookline, Mo.; brother, Mike of Lone Grove, Okla.; sister, Lisa Blankenship of Marionville, Mo.

Visitation with family 6 to 7 p.m. today, Carlson Funeral Home; service 10 a.m. Saturday, Sunset Lawns Cemetery.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

+2006, Willard, Greene Co., MO, Obituary

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Marjorie Myrle Grant, 85, departed this life much as she entered it, surrounded by people who loved her. She was born February 2, 1921, to Myrl and Beulah Blakenship in Orlando, FL. She unexpectedly passed away July 22, 2006.

Marjorie was a truly Christian woman. She devoted her life to her family, friends, and church. She was, and will continue to be, an inspiration. She will be sorely missed by all who were blessed to know her.

She was preceded in death by her parents and brother Lawrence "Robert" Blakenship.

Survivors include her husband of 64 years, Ercil Grant of Willard, MO; daughter and son-in-law Gloria and Ken Dawson of Springfield, MO; daughter Merlene Flannery of Sugar Grove, IL; and son and daughter-in-law Craig and Ginger Grant of Willard, MO. Other survivors include a brother and sister-in-law Pat and Mildred Blakenship of Springfield, MO; seven grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; a host of other relatives; and many friends.

Funeral services will be July 26 in the Willard First Baptist Church, Willard, MO. Burial will follow in Wesley Cemetery, Willard, MO.

+2006, Springfield, Greene Co., MO, Obituary

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Bob Cunningham, 78, Springfield, died Wednesday, November 22, 2006, in Maranatha Manor, Springfield, Mo. He was born March 31, 1928, in Everton, Ark.

A retired U.S. Post Office Clerk, Mr. Cunningham was a member of Praise Assembly of God. He served in the Navy during the Korean War.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Billie Sue Cunningham.

Survivors include children Kim Brown, her husband John, and daughter Ava, El Paso, Texas, and Pam Marlin and her husband Fred, of Springfield, Mo.; and sisters Audrey Blankenship and Georgia Mae Williams, both of Everton, Ark.

Funeral services are 10 a.m. Tuesday, November 28, 2006, in Greenlawn Funeral Home North, with burial following in Greenlawn Memorial Gardens.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

+2006, Springfield, Greene Co., MO, Funeral

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Hugh F. "H. F." Blankenship, 65, of Springfield, passed away on Dec. 21 in Cox South hospital, Springfield.

Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Tues., Dec. 26 in Forsyth Whelchel Funeral Chapel. Visitation will start at 12 p.m. until service time in the funeral home. Burial will be in Ozarks Memorial Park,

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

+2007, Springfield, Greene Co., MO, Obituary

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Bonnie Bell Blankenship May, daughter of the late Hugo Howard Blankenship and Bessie Lee Couch Blankenship, was born July 21, 1928, in Bandmill, Arkansas. She departed this life on January 31, 2007, in Springfield, Missouri, at the age of 78 years, six months and 10 days. Bonnie was united in marriage to Clemon May on March 5, 1948, and to this union two sons were born. During her working years, Bonnie owned and operated several restaurants in the Independence and Springfield, Missouri, areas. She was a loving and caring wife and mother and a very proud grandmother. She was of the Baptist faith.

She is survived by her husband of 58 years, Clemon May, of Springfield, Missouri; two sons and daughters-in-law, Larry and Candi May and Tim and Wilma May, all of Rogersville, Missouri; two brothers, Billy Blankenship, of Oxford, Ark., and Howard Blankenship, of Bandmill, Ark.; two sisters, Rachael Dillard and Bernice Sherrell, both of Oxford, Ark.; two grandchildren, Timberly Sozio and her husband, Ernie, of Springfield, Missouri, and Nathaniel May, of Rogersville, Missouri; three great-grandchildren, Dawson, Daeton and Emmy Sozio, of Springfield, Missouri; and a host of other relatives and many good friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents; two brothers, Burlin Blankenship and Roby Roy Blankenship; and two sisters, Wilma Gay Blankenship and Alene Sherrell.

A funeral service was held Saturday, February 3, 2007, at 2 p.m. at the Roman & Billy Howard Memorial Chapel in Melbourne with Steven Stevenson and David Jennings officiating. Burial was in Oxford Cemetery under the direction of Eddie's Family Funeral Home in Melbourne, Ark.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2007, Springfield, Greene Co., MO, Obituary

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Published 03/14/2007

Pietrina Nellie Speciale, 94, died Monday evening at Maranatha Village. Born October 12, 1912, in Bronx, New York. She retired from Saks Fifth Avenue, White Plains, New York.

Pietrina was preceded in death by her husband, Pietro M. Speciale; sister, Rose Castaldi; and great-grandson, Milo Blankenship.

She is survived by one son, Richard M. Speciale and wife, Mary, Springfield; granddaughter, Kay McTague and husband, Tim, Columbia; granddaughter, Lisa Blankenship and husband, Jon; and grandson, Richard P. Speciale and wife, Kara, Kansas City. She is also survived by six great-grandchildren, Makaila, Gabby, Cody, Savannah, Payton, and Morgan.

Graveside services will be held March 15, at 2 p.m. in the Rivermonte Memorial Gardens, Springfield, Mo.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2008, Springfield, Greene Co., MO, Obituary

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Kimberly A. (Miller) Blankenship, 44 [16 Feb 1963], Springfield, passed away Thursday, February 7, in St. John's Regional Hospital, Springfield.

She is survived by her husband, Mark Blankenship of the home and two children, Kevin Blankenship and Tashua Blankenship Harley.

Funeral services will be Sunday, February 10, 2008, at 2:30 p.m., in Snapp-Bearden Funeral Home, Branson. Burial will follow in Ozarks Memorial Park Cemetery, Branson.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2008, Springfield, Greene Co., MO, Obituary

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Ronald D. Smith, age 49, Springfield, passed away on Thursday, February 21, 2008. Ronald was a 1976 graduate of Hillcrest High School, Springfield. He worked as an iron worker for Erectors Plus for 12 years. On December 16, 1994, he was united in marriage to Rebecca "Becky" Blankenship. He was an avid golfer and was a member of Green Hills Country Club. Ronald was loved and respected by all who knew him and worked with him. He will be greatly missed.

Ronald was preceded in death by a brother, Aaron Smith; his grandfather, Leon Smith; his grandmother, Opal Smith; and a cousin, Shane Smith.

He is survived by his wife, Becky; parents, Jerry and Carol; son David; sisters, Zanita and husband, Robert Esther, Cherrie Stockstill and Lisa Smith; and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be held in Greenlawn Funeral Home North on Monday, February 25, 2008, at 1 p.m. Burial will follow in Bass Chapel Cemetery.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

+2008, Springfield, Greene Co., MO Obituary

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Dorothy Jane Ankrom, "Mrs. Pappy" Dorothy, age 86, of Springfield, passed away on February 26, in James River Care Center. She was born on May 26, 1922, to Benjamin and Mable Blankenship.

Dorothy worked for Dr. Don Silsby as a nurse for over 20 years. In 1971, Dorothy and husband, Paul, owned and operated Pappy's Place until 1978. Later she worked at Parkers Market until retirement.

Dorothy's greatest delights were nurturing her family and many friends, telling stories and cooking. Later in life, Dorothy was thrilled to be crowned Miss James River. She touched the hearts of everyone she knew.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husbands, Byron Hendrix and Paul Ankrom; siblings, Tom Blankenship, Lois Parker, Virginia Latimer and Russell Blankenship; children, Billy Houston and Charles Hendrix; and grandson, James Houston.

Dorothy is survived by two sisters, Vivian West and Evelyn Ruch; her children, Ed and wife, Sue Houston, Mark and wife, Yvonne Ankrom, Matt and wife, Sheila Ankrom, Linda and husband, Gary Norman, and Susan and husband, Gary Comer; 12 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be held in Greenlawn Funeral Home North on Sunday, March 1, from 2 to 4 pm, with a graveside service Monday, at 1 pm, in White Chapel Memorial Gardens.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

+2008, Springfield, Greene Co., MO, Obituary

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Billy K. Blankenship, 53, of Springfield, died unexpectedly on June 13, 2008. He was born in Seymour, Mo., on September 6, 1954, to Bill and Mildred Blankenship. His father, Bill, preceded him in death in 1970. His mother, Mildred Blankenship, survives him.

There will be a visitation Tuesday evening, June 17, from 5 to 7 p.m., in Klingner-Cope Family Funeral Home at Midtown, 1635 N. Benton, Springfield. Graveside services will be conducted Wednesday, June 18, at 10 a.m., in the Seymour Masonic Cemetery in Seymour, Mo.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

+2008, Springfield, Greene Co., MO, Funeral

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Irene Blankenship, 83, of Springfield, passed away Wednesday December 17, 2008, in Christian Health Care West.

A graveside service will be held Saturday, December 20, 3 p.m., in White Chapel Memorial Gardens, Springfield, Missouri.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

m. Thomas E. Blankenship

+2009, Springfield, Greene Co., MO, Obituary

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Thomas Leeroy Blankenship, passed away at home January 23, 2009. Thomas was born October 27, 1928 in Sallisaw Sequan, Oklahoma.

He was united in marriage on March 25, 1950 to Velma Lee Alexander.

He is survived by his wife, Velma of the home; two sons, Jerry and Jim and their wives; four grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; one brother, Wayne of California.

Graveside service will be Monday, January 26 at 10 a.m., in Pleasant Hope Cemetery. Arrangements under the direction of Greenlawn Funeral Home North.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

+2009, Springfield, Greene Co., MO, Obituary

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Rev. Paul J. Young, age 79, of Springfield, went into the arms of his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Friday, January 30, 2009. Paul was born in Springfield, Missouri, on April 26, 1929, to Paul and Mae (Russell) Young. He graduated from Springfield High School in 1947. That same year, he gave his heart to Jesus. One day while in prayer in his bedroom, he was given the words, "as my father hath sent me, even so send I you." He was so new a convert that he didn't know the words were scripture. He used the Thompson Chain-Reference Bible his mother had given him to find those words in John 20:21 and confirm his call to ministry. His earliest preaching was with Northside Assembly of God street ministry. A pretty young woman who played accordion and sang with the street ministry, Barbara Hicks, caught his eye and won his heart. Paul and Barbara were married in September, 1947, between Sunday School and church, in Northside Assembly of God, and they accepted their first pastorate in June, 1948. The Youngs pastored eight Assemblies of God churches: Seymour, Mo., Mt. Olivet in Lebanon, Mo., Republic, Mo., Wayside Assembly (now Oak Grove Assembly), Springfield, Lake Providence, La., Boutte, La., Thayer, Mo., and Coffeyville, Kan. Their final pastorate before retiring in June 1995, was Republic Assembly of God, their second time to pastor the church.

Paul Young leaves behind a loving and grateful family, his wife of 62 years, Barbara Young; five daughters, Kay Gannon and her husband, Steve, Janet Bruner, Paula Blankenship and her husband, Gary, all of Springfield, Debi Trempy and her husband, Greg of Leawood, Kan., and Robin Wulf of Nevada, Mo.; 10 grandchildren, Natalie (Lanzetta) and Rob Haller of Ft Meyers, Fla., Stephen and Alisa Gannon, Jon and Jennifer Gannon, all of Springfield, Mo., Chris and Kristen Gannon of Strafford, James Newell of Dallas, Texas, Josh Wulf of Independence, Kan., Lauren Wulf of Chicago, Ill., Catherine Blankenship of Springfield, Mo., and Blake and Dayna Trempy of Leawood, Kan.; nine great grandchildren; sister-in-law Iris Young of Springfield, Mo.; brothers-in-law, Robert Hicks of Jacksonville, Fla., and Ken Hicks of Springfield, Mo.; nephews, Larry Young of Dallas, Texas, and Allen Young of Brighton, Mo.; and niece Sherry (Young) Whitley of Brighton.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Mae Young; his brother, Don Young; his father-in-law and mother-in-law, Robert and Theresa Hicks; and his sister-in-law, Wanda Brown.

Funeral services will be held in the funeral home on Tuesday, February 3, 2009, at 3 p.m., with Reverend Dan Swearengin officiating. Dan Swearengin was saved at age 11 under the ministry of Paul Young. Burial will follow in Greenlawn Memorial Gardens.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

Gary Lee Blankenship – b.05Mar1955 - Springfield, MO: https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QJ87-394J

Relatives - Blake Diane Calco, Paula D. Blakenship, Paula D. Blankenship.

+2009, Springfield, Greene Co., MO, Obituary

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Felsia Ann Newman born to Florence and Charles Blankenship on February 17, 1910, gently departed this earth February 3, 2009.

She was preceded in death by her loving husband Gabriel Newman and daughter Fay Ray.

She is survived by children Phyllis Shipman, Kathleen Stephenson, Gabriel and Lynn Newman, grandchildren; Rebekah and Don Bearly, Joe Shipman, Anna and Matt Swenty, Nathan and Annie Newman, Martha and James Cameron, Danny Ray; great-grandchildren, Nathan and Kayla Ray; brother, Bob Blankenship and sister, Betty Mason, and her many friends and congregation of Macedonia Baptist Church.

Visitation will be Friday, February 6, at 2 p.m. and service at 3 p.m. in Greenlawn Funeral Home South. Burial will follow at Eastlawn Cemetery.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2009, Springfield, Greene Co., MO, Obituary

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Opal M. Miller, 93, of Springfield, formerly of Walnut Grove, Mo., passed away Saturday, April 11, 2009, in her home. Opal was born in Hurley, Mo., and was a former resident of Walnut Grove before moving to Springfield. She was a homemaker and former nurse's assistant for Foster and Mt. Vernon Health Care Facilities, and worked in the restaurant industry. She was a member of Tabernacle Baptist Church in Walnut Grove.

She is survived by two sons, Johnny M. and Jimmy D. and wife, Arla Miller, all of Springfield; two granddaughters, Susan Lynn Allee and Kimberly Blankenship; three great-grandchildren, Kevin, Tyshya and Brielle; and one great-great-grandson, Andrew Harley.

Services will be held on Tuesday, April 14, 2009, at 11 a.m., Wilson-Brim-Daniel Chapel, Walnut Grove, with Rev. Boone Middelton officiating, with interment following in GreeneLawn Cemetery, Walnut Grove.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2009, Springfield, Greene Co., MO, Obituary

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Novella Louise (Fisher) Puterbaugh, 84, resident of Springfield, Mo. since 1962, peacefully passed on to her new life after multiple illnesses on July 9, 2009. Born on July 8, 1925, in Miami County, Ohio, she attended elementary and junior high school at Favorite Hill and South in Piqua, Ohio respectively. A 1943 graduate of Bradford High School, she was elected May Queen her sophomore year and marched in the band as majorette. After graduation, she worked as a telephone operator in Bradford and then in the correspondence department at WACO, a manufacturer of gliders, in Troy, Ohio. She studied nursing under the government's Cadet Nurse Program and proudly graduated in 1947 from Miami Valley School of Nursing in Dayton, Ohio, with an R.N. degree. She practiced nursing after her marriage on April 18, 1947, at several hospitals, Miami Valley, Piqua Memorial, and Dittmer in Ohio, and Burge in Springfield, Mo. Known for her attention to detail and for "writing everything down,” she was an expert cook and a passionate genealogist. She researched and wrote an account of the World War II Battan Death March in the Philippines, describing the events in terms of her cousin, Byran Fisher, who perished there. An inveterate reader (she joined the Book-of-the-Month Club with her first pay check), she especially relished the characters and language of Jane Austin. She also enjoyed sewing, quilting, and collecting dolls. A loving and caring mother, she lived for her family and entertained them constantly with her acid wit.

She was preceded in death by parents, Elsie Edith (Bodenmiller) and Jesse Lee Fisher; and parents-in-law, Hazel Angela (Noffsinger) and Forest T. Puterbaugh, all long-term residents of Miami County, Ohio.

She is survived by high school sweetheart and loving husband, Forest J. Puterbaugh of Springfield, Mo.; daughters, Leslie (Puterbaugh) Blankenship and partner, Sandoll A. Andromeda of Columbus Ohio, and Sherry (Puterbaugh) Davison and partner, Ray Irwin of Springfield Mo.; sisters and their spouses, Janice (Fisher) and C. J. Hocker of Bradford, Ohio, Jewel (Fisher) and Bob Booghier (deceased) of Springfield, Ohio, and Joann (Fisher) and Ed Owen of Farmington, N.M.; brother Chalmer and spouse, June Fisher of Covington, Ohio; brothers-in-law, Kenny and spouse, Donna Puterbaugh of Livonia, Mich., and Harold (Joan deceased) Schultz of Cincinnati, Ohio; sisters-in-law, Helen (Paul deceased) Puterbaugh of Bradford, Ohio, and Peg (Jim deceased) Puterbaugh, Piqua, Ohio; and many, many loving nieces and nephews.

Services are under the direction of Stocker-Fralay, July 17, 2009, at 11 a.m. Burial will follow in Highland Cemetery, Covington, Ohio.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2009, Springfield, Greene Co., MO, Obituary

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Published 08/20/2009

Doris Emily Johnson, the daughter of Rev. Lynn and Justina Swadley, was born on July 18, 1920, in Clever, Missouri. At the age of seven, she professed Jesus Christ as her Lord and Savior, and was baptized by her father, who was then pastor of Pythian Avenue Baptist Church in Springfield. From that young age until June of this year when her health failed, she stayed very active in Baptist churches wherever she lived, always finding a place of service for her Lord. She was a member of South Haven Baptist Church and loved being a part of Young In Heart and her Sunday School Class there.

She married Stanley Johnson on November 4, 1942. They enjoyed nearly 55 years together before Stanley died in 1997.

She was also preceded in death by her parents and her sister, Lela Berry Blankenship.

She is survived by three brothers and their wives, Bob and Barbara Swadley and Rev. Paul and Betty Swadley of Springfield, and Rev. Lynn Junior and Helen Swadley of Clever. Doris and Stanley had no children, but dearly loved their nieces and nephews. Many good friends and cousins also mourn her passing.

Doris received her Associate of Arts degree from Southwest Baptist College in Bolivar, a Bachelor of Science degree from Southwest Missouri State University in Springfield, Missouri, and earned her Master of Education degree from the University of Kansas in Lawrence, Kansas. Doris was always pleased and honored that she received a full scholarship to pursue her Masters degree at K.U. Doris enjoyed a lifetime teaching career. After only two years of college, she began teaching at Logan School in Greene County. There were forty pupils in eight grades and some of the boys were taller than their teacher. The next year, she taught at Kinser, also a one room school. In addition to teaching, her duties there included building a fire in the coal burning stove, and fixing lunch for the students. She continued her education during the summers. After that, she taught two years in Springfield. After moving to Lawrence, Kansas, with her husband, she spent three years in class rooms there and then served as elementary school principal for twenty seven years. Doris and Stan bought their first camper in 1966, discovered a love for travel and camping, and after that always had a motor home. They toured every state in the U.S.A except North Carolina and Alaska. After Stan's death, Doris was able to visit both those places with her church group.

Memorial services will be Thursday, August 20 at 3 p.m. with visitation prior to the service at 2 p.m. with Rev. Paul Swadley officiating and Rev. Lynn Junior Swadley fulfilling her request to plan music involving members of her family, including brother Bob, her sisters-in-law and her nephews.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

+2009, Springfield, Greene Co., MO, Obituary

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Gregory Allen Swanson, 62, of Springfield passed away on Monday, November 2 in Cox Medical Center South. He was born April 8, 1947 in Kansas City, Missouri, the son of Gerald B. and Janette I. Swanson.

Greg, formerly of Festus, Missouri, retired to the Springfield area in 2002, after a 36 year career with the Department of Defense in their Mapping and Imagery Agency as a senior cartographer. He will be missed by many of his old Kansas City and St. Louis mapping buddies. Greg enjoyed his years in the area as a member of Webster Park Baptist Church and the local Elks Lodge #409. He held a special spot on his calendar for the "Thursday Cardiac Rehab Lunch Buddies" and the Saturday morning fellowship with the old "$10 or more" attendees.

Preceded in death by his parents, mother Melanae Swanson and brother Bob.

Greg is survived by his sisters, Leah Whiteaker, of Springfield and her husband, Ray and Carol Blankenship, of Richmond and her husband Danny; his MFSIL, Sharon Klein, of Branson and nieces and great-nieces, nephews and great-nephews whom he loved dearly, as well as many other family members and special friends. Greg will be greatly missed by all who knew him and were touched by his gentle spirit, his generous heart and his listening ear.

Memorial service will be at 3 p.m. Thursday in Gorman-Scharpf Brentwood Chapel with Rev. J.R. Gann officiating. Burial will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, November 7, 2009 in Sunny Slope Cemetery in Richmond, Mo.

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Daniel E. Blankenship – b.12Apr1946 – Richmond, MO:

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Relatives - Carol D. Blankenship, Cindy Blankenship, Cynthia D. Blankenship, Duane E. Blankenship, Janie Blankenship, Katherine Jane Blankenship.

2007, Strafford, Greene Co., MO, Obituary

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Paul Frederick Knotts, 72, of Strafford, passed away Wednesday afternoon May 23, 2007, in his home surrounded by his family. Paul was born March 4, 1935, in Des Moines, Iowa, to Frank R. and Evelyn H. (Bowers) Knotts.

He was preceded in death by his parents and a sister, Mary Kay Rader.

Paul is survived by his wife, Pauline of the home; eight children, Paul Jr. and his wife, Debbie, of Verona, Michael and his wife, Marsha, of Buffalo, Deborah Gann and her husband, Tim, of Strafford, Mark of Strafford, Loretta Blankenship of Strafford, Matthew and his wife, Cheryl, of Strafford, Timothy and his wife, Vickie, of Strafford, Tereasa Eveland and her husband, Dennis, of Strafford; his brother, Bob Knotts and his wife, Marjorie, his sister, Betty Ann Knotts, all of Mountain Grove; 17 grandchildren; seven step-grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.

Graveside services will be at 11 a.m. Friday May 25, 2007, in Shiloh Cemetery in Strafford, under the care of Herman H. Lohmeyer Funeral Home, Springfield.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2008, Walnut Grove, Greene Co., MO, Obituary

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Loren William Miller, 92, of Walnut Grove, passed away on Sunday morning, January 20, 2008, at 5 a.m. in the Ash Grove Health Care Center. Loren was born in Clever, Mo., and was a longtime resident of the Walnut Grove area. He retired after 22 years of service as a truck driver with American Farm Lines.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Charlie and Nellie Maples Miller; and one sister, Gracie Compton.

He is survived by his wife Opal Miller of Springfield; two sons, Johnny Miller and former wife, Bonnie, of Springfield, and Jimmy Miller and wife, Arla, of Springfield; two grandchildren, Kimberly and husband, Mark Blankenship, of Springfield, and Susan and husband, Brandon Allee, of Springfield; three great-grandchildren, Kevin Blankenship of Springfield, Mo., Tashua and husband, Chaz Harley of Springfield, Mo., and Brielle Allee of Springfield, Mo.; and one sister, Aileen Dodson of Republic, Mo.

Graveside services will be held on Wednesday, January 23, 2008, at 11 a.m. in GreeneLawn Cemetery, Walnut Grove, with Rev. Lon Killingsworth officiating. Interment will follow under the care and direction of Wilson-Brim-Daniel Funral Home, Walnut Grove.

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+2009, Willard, Greene Co., MO, Obituary

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Robert Lee Young, 81, of Willard, passed away on Friday morning at 8:15 a.m., in St. John's Hospital, following a short illness. Robert was born in Springfield and was a lifelong resident of the Clear Creek area between Willard and Ash Grove. He was a farmer and stockman and retired after 17 years from the Springfield School District Custodial Department. He was a longtime member of Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church, where he served as deacon and treasurer. Robert Young and Betty Sue Hardman were united in marriage on January 26, 1953. To this union two daughters were born. Together they were privileged to share over 20 years.

Betty Sue preceded him in death on October 4, 1973. Also preceding him were his parents, Hugh and Flora Blankenship Young.

He is survived by his daughters, Wanda Lee Young of Willard, and Beverly and husband, Damon Smart of Cameron, MO; brother-in-law and wife, Raymond and Mary Frances Hardman of Willard, MO; sister-in-law Donna Hardman of the state of Arkansas; several nieces and nephews; and a longtime friend, Wade and wife, Verneda Lamb.

Services will be Tuesday, October 20, 2009, at 10:30 a.m., in Wilson-Brim-Daniel Chapel, Ash Grove. Interment will follow in Wesley Cemetery near Willard, Mo.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

Greene Co., SSDI, http://ssdi.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi ,

Blankenship, Ardell B. 87, 17Nov1914 - 09Sep2002, Springfield, Greene, MO, AR-431-16-8697

Blankenship, Billy K. 53, 06Sep1954 - 13Jun2008, Springfield, Greene, MO, MO-498-62-9300

Blankenship, Eula C. 84, 26Apr1917 - 24Jul2001, Springfield, Greene, MO, MO-498-12-0667

Blankenship, Hugh F. 65, 14Jun1941 - 21Dec2006, Springfield, Greene, MO, MO-488-44-2032

Blankenship, Irene 83, 09Aug1925 - 17Dec2008, Springfield, Greene, MO, MO-490-28-4385

Blankenship, Mary C. 98, 02Jun1902 - 25Dec2000, Springfield, Greene, MO, MO-492-52-4087

Blankenship, Rae 87, 02Aug1917 - 19Aug2004, Springfield, Greene, MO, MO-500-01-9532

Blankenship, Roger L. 75, 08Feb1933 - 21Mar2008, Springfield, Greene, MO, MO-492-34-1015

Blankenship, Thomas L. 80, 27Oct1928 - 23Jan2009, Springfield, Greene, MO, OK-442-26-0172

Blankenship, Vivian H. 84, 06Jul1919 - 27Oct2003, Springfield, Greene, MO, MO-486-16-5119

Blankenship, David D. 67, 12Oct1937 - 30Jan2005, Willard, Greene, MO, MO-495-40-6447

Henry

+2008, Deepwater, Henry Co., MO, Obituary

http://obitsforlife.com/obituary/105915/ONeal-Helen.php

Helen C. O'Neal, 88, of Deepwater, MO., died Wednesday July 23, 2008 at her home. She was born November 7, 1919 in Alton, Mo., to Thedford Burl Johnson and Ora May Blankenship Johnson.

Helen worked as an assembly person for Bendix for over 30 years, retiring in 1985. She moved to Deepwater in 1994 from Kansas City, Ks. Helen was a member of the Stepping Stones Garden Club in Warsaw, Mo. and the Mt. Zion Faith & Hope Extension Club.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Blaine O'Neal, her parents, a brother, Gene Johnson, her sister, Menelia Dingus, and a daughter-in-law, Patricia O'Neal.

Surviving are three sons, John O'Neal and his wife Terese of Lenexa, Ks., Jim O'Neal and his wife Stephanie of Deepwater, Mo., and Jerry O'Neal of Deepwater; one sister, Norma Adams and her husband Jim of Deepwater; two brothers, Carlos Johnson and his wife Isolina of Bridgeton, Mo., and Frank Johnson and his wife Imogene of Holden, Mo., five grandchildren and fourteen great-grandchildren.

Prayer service will be held 7:00 p.m. Friday, July 25, 2008, at the Bradley & Hadley Funeral Home, where the family will receive friends from 6-8:00 p.m. Friday. Burial will follow at a later date in the Highland Park Cemetery, Kansas City, Ks.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

+2005, Tightwad, Henry Co., MO, Obituary

http://obitsforlife.com/obituary/105481/Blankenship-Darrell.php

Darrell Lee Blankenship, 57, of rural Tightwad, Missouri, died Sunday evening, July 10, 2005, at his home in Tightwad. He was born March 5, 1948, in Excelsior Springs, Mo., the son of Roy William Blankenship and Ellen Lorene (Howard) Blankenship. On July 26, 1991, in Warrensburg, Mo., he married Lois Elaine Gregory, who survives of the home.

Darrell was a self-employed deck builder for several years. He was an Army Veteran of the Vietnam Conflict. He was a member of the Hickory Chapel United Methodist Church, Palo, Mo., and a former member of the VFW, Corder, Mo.

In addition to his wife, Lois, survivors include a daughter, Nickole Blankenship, Independence, Mo.; 3 brothers, Roy Blankenship, Hardin, Mo., Larry Blankenship, Carrollton, Mo., and David Blankenship, Lexington, Mo.; a sister, Nancy Gilbert, Richmond, Mo.; and numerous nieces and nephews also survive.

He was preceded in death by his parents and an infant sister, Doris Blankenship.

Graveside funeral services will be Thursday, July 14, 2005, 11:00 a.m., at Clinton Memory Gardens Cemetery, Clinton, MO, with Rev. Barbara K. Starr, officiating. Casket bearers will be Ryan Graff, Brett Cooper, Eric Cooper, Ron Blankenship, Tony Lockhart, and Marvin Gregory. Burial will be in Clinton Memory Gardens Cemetery.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

Henry Co., SSDI, http://ssdi.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi ,

Blankenship, Darrell L. 57, 05Mar1948 - 10Jul2005, Clinton, Henry, MO, MO-493-56-8567

Hickory

Hickory Co., SSDI, http://ssdi.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi ,

Blankenship, Lavenia M. 83, 29Oct1917 - 18Dec2000, Hermitage, Hickory, MO, MO-488-36-2264

Holt

1999, Craig, Holt Co., MO, Obituary

http://www.genealogybuff.com/mo/buchanan/webbbs_config.pl/noframes/read/44

Mary W. (Scott) Kent, 91, Craig, died Saturday, Feb. 20, 1999, at a Fairfax, MO, hospital.

Mrs. Kent, a homemaker, was born June 10, 1907, in Barada, NE. On Dec. 24, 1926, she married Charles Kent in Oregon, MO. Together, they lived most of their lives in Big Lake, MO, before moving to Craig.

Mrs. Kent was preceded in death by a son, Gene; her parents, George and Kate Scott; a brother, Jack Scott; and three sisters, Lena Gillispie, Emma Blankenship, and Anna J. Scott.

Her husband, Charles, survives of the home. Additional survivors: a brother, George Scott, St. Joseph; two sisters, Lucille Dryden, Savannah, MO, and Fannie Riggle, Oregon; three grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.

Service: 11 a.m. Monday, Presbyterian Church, Craig. Burial: New Liberty Cemetery, rural Mound City, MO.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

Howell

+2008, Mountain View, Howell Co., MO, Obituary

https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/24015770

Lorene (Blankenship) Moore, 76, Mountain View, Missouri, passed away on January 12, 2008 at Birch Tree Place, Birch Tree, Missouri. She was born June 15, 1931 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, the daughter of Tom and Alta Hinrichs Blankenship.

Lorene married Jack Moore on August 25, 1946 in Mountain View, Missouri. To this union, eight children were born. She loved to crochet and spend time with her family. She was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

She is preceded in death by her parents; husband, Jack Moore; sister, Velma Fowler; son, Marvin Moore; one grandson; and one great-grandson.

Survivors include five daughters, Juanita Ellis and husband, Jerry, of Summerville, Missouri; Lorene Weaver and husband, James, of Birch Tree, Missouri; Dorene Adams and husband, James, of Exeter, Missouri; Wilma Stevenson and husband, Punkie, of Mountain View, Missouri; Norma Donald Hope and husband, , of Morton, Washington; two sons, Andy Moore and wife, Peggy, of Birch Tree, Missouri and Claude Ray Moore and wife, Michelle, of Willow Springs, Missouri; one daughter-in-law, Janice Ramsey of Glenoma, Washington; one brother, John Blankenship of the State of Idaho; a very special aunt, Violet Hinrichs, of Mountain View; 25 grandchildren; 36 great grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

Graveside services were held at 1:00 p.m. Tuesday, January 15, 2008 at Mount Olive Cemetery, Mountain View under the direction of Yarber Mortuary, Mountain View.

+2007, Willow Springs, Howell Co., MO, Death

http://www.genealogybuff.com/mo/south/webbbs_config.pl/noframes/read/13

Elmer E. Blankenship, 83 [10Apr1924], Willow Springs, formerly of Poplar Bluff. Died Thursday, Nov. 22, 2007, at Ozarks Medical Center, West Plains, [Howell Co., MO]. Willow Funeral Home.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

Howell Co., MO, Francis Cem.

+Blankenship, Eula Alice (Crites), b. 14 Jan 1925, d. 6 Dec 2004, dau of John & Virda (Walker) Crites
+Blankenship, Glen Oglesby, b. 10 Feb 1927, d. no date, hus of Eula Alice (Crites) Blankenship

http://www.interment.net/data/us/mo/howell/francis.htm

Iron

2002, Belleview, Iron Co., MO, Obituary

http://www.genealogybuff.com/uco/webbbs_config.pl?noframes;read=115

Mamie Frances Pratt of Belleview, Missouri was born at sunlight, Missouri on october 13, 1925. she was the daughter of the late Luther and Bessie (Dodson) Kirkpatrick. Mamie departed this life at Belleview valley nursing home in Belleview, Missouri on January 19, 2002 having reached the age of seventy-six years, three months and six days.
Mamie was united in marriage to john roger Pratt, sr. on February 16, 1956 and to this union they had two children. john preceded his wife in death on January 3, 1996.

she is survived by one daughter Patricia "sue" Scoggin of arcadia, Missouri and one son john roger pratt, jr. of arcadia, Missouri; four grandchildren, Samantha Scoggin, Billy Joe Scoggin Jr., John Roger Pratt iii and Kerry lee Pratt, and many nieces and nephews. in addition to her parents and husband she was also the last of seven children, being preceded in death by two sisters, Henrietta Pratt and Elsie Chewning, her half sister Sissy Boening and three brothers, Arthur Kirkpatrick, Herman Kirkpatrick and Bert Kirkpatrick and one granddaughter angel Marie Pratt.

Mamie enjoyed watching baseball on t.v. especially the st. louis cardinals, her favorite team. she also enjoyed watching wheel of fortune and walker: Texas ranger.

Funeral services was conducted at 11:00 am on January 22, 2002 at the Moore memorial chapel with Rev. Roger Taber officiating. Burial was in the big river cemetery under the direction of Moore funeral home, Irondale.
serving as pallbearers were, Clyde Kirkpatrick, Lloyd Blankenship, Charles Ervin, Lester Jarnagin, Paul counts and Bill Giles.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

Iron Co., SSDI, http://ssdi.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi ,

Blankenship, Paul J. 73, 12Jan1927 - 01Apr2000, Arcadia, Iron, MO, MO-494-24-6330

Jackson

+2004, Blue Springs, Jackson Co., MO, Obituary

http://obitsforlife.com/obituary/53378/Blankenship-Ellsberry-Katherine.php

Katherine Louise Blankenship Ellsberry, 86, of Blue Springs, MO, passed away Monday, March 29, 2004 at St. Marys Hospital Blue Springs. Services will be 11:00 am Friday, April 2, 2004 at Speaks Suburban Chapel. Cremation. Burial in Mound Grove Cemetery.

Katherine was born March 6, 1918 in Independence, MO, the eldest of 5 children of Julian and Alta (Madison) Warnock. Mrs. Ellsberry loved her children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren and pet dogs. She enjoyed landscaping and gardening in her spare time.

Katherine is survived by her daughters Annette Leszczynski of Independence, MO, Carole Wood (Gerald) of Warrensburg, MO; son Charles Blankenship of Independence, MO; 9 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; sisters Alta Reiff and Mary Powell; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

She was preceded in death by husbands Virgil Oris Blankenship, Kenneth Ellsberry; and a son James Oris Blankenship, who died in Vietnam in 1968, making her a Gold Star Mother.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

+2007, Blue Springs, Jackson Co., MO, Obituary

http://obitsforlife.com/obituary/55612/Cooper-Piland-Mae.php

Mae Marie Cooper Piland, 88, of Blue Springs, MO, passed away Friday, November 09, 2007 at St. Joseph Medical Center. She was born May 1, 1919 in Boswell, AR to John Wesley and Minnie Ada (Banning) Vest.

Mae married H. Lowell Cooper on January 12, 1937. They were blessed with four children.

She was preceded in death by her son Billy Wayne Cooper in 2001; grandsons Craig Blankenship, Michael Cooper and Ricky Cooper.

Mae is survived by her children, Retha Blankenship and husband Wayne, Doyle Cooper and wife Nancy, R. L. Cooper; 10 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; 4 great-great-grandchildren; brother Thurl Vest; sister Lorene Gillihan.

Services will be 2:00 p.m. Monday, November 12, 2007 at Speaks Suburban Chapel. Burial in New Salem Cemetery.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

+2005, Buckner, Jackson Co., MO, Obituary

http://obitsforlife.com/obituary/53899/Taylor-Junior-Lee.php

Junior Lee Taylor, 67, of Buckner, MO passed away Monday, February 14, 2005 at St. Marys Hospital in Blue Springs, MO. Junior was born May 17, 1937 in Iuka, AR to Verlin and Nellie (Springer) Taylor.

He was a hard working, fair man, known for his honesty, generosity and integrity. He loved his family and was proud of his grandchildren and great-grandchildren and telling others about them.

Mr. Taylor is survived by his wife Linda (Blankenship) of the home; daughter and son-in-law Debbie and Ron Parnell of Norfork, AR; son Terry Taylor of Independence, MO; daughter and son-in-law Brooke and Michael Smith of Buckner, MO; grandchildren Shawn Parnell, Chelsea Taylor and Tyler Smith; great-grandchildren Austin, Braxton and Jazmin Parnell; brother and sister-in-law Verlin and Geneva Taylor; sister and brother-in-law Mabel and Roy Rogers; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

Services will be 10:00 am Wednesday February 16th at Speaks Suburban Chapel. Burial will be in Swan Lake Memorial Gardens.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2008, Grain Valley, Jackson Co., MO, Obituary

http://www.obitsforlife.com/obituary/55978/Gieber-Richard.php

Richard Gieber, 70, [August 19th, 1937 - May 13th, 2008]of Grain Valley, MO passed away Tuesday, May 13, 2008 at St. Marys Medical Center.

Graveside services will be at 2:00 PM, Friday, May 16 at Blue Springs Cemetery. Richard served in the U.S. Air Force for five years and then began 30 years of service with the U.S. Postal Service. He was a member of the American Legion and enjoyed yard work.

Richard is survived by his wife of 46 years, Juanita; sons, Phillip and Steven; mother, Lucy Blankenship; and brother, Dr. Jess Blankenship, Jr.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2003, Independence, Jackson Co., MO, Obituary

http://obitsforlife.com/obituary/53011/Lewis-Jerl.php

Jerl "Lee Lewis, 68 of Independence, MO passed away Friday, Sep. 5, 2003 at his home. As per Mr. Lewiss wishes, no services are planned. Mr. Lewis was born on Dec. 16, 1934 in Robinson, KS to Albert and Bessie Lewis and has lived in the Kansas City - Independence area most of his life. He married Janice Ditzfeld On June 28, 1952, whom he loved and cherished very much. He had owned and operated the Lewis Kirby Vacuum Company in Independence for 32 years. Lee was a devoted husband, father, grandfather & great grandfather and will be greatly missed by all.

He was preceded in death by his father, Albert Lewis. His mother and Stepfather, Bessie and Curt Blankenship, two brothers, Carlos Lewis and Charles Lewis, also by a grandson, Brett Lewis.

Mr. Lewis is survived by is wife Janice Lewis. Two sons, Tony Lewis and Daniel Lewis. Two daughters Cheryl Widmer and Kathy Wackerman. Ten grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

+2003, Independence, Jackson Co., MO, Obituary

http://obitsforlife.com/obituary/53119/Hudgens-Helen-H.php

Helen H. Hudgens, 82 of Independence, MO passed away November 3, 2003 at her home. She was born October 18, 1921 in Bandmill, AR the daughter of George Lee and Adeline Faught Blankenship.

Helen was a member of the Remnant Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints Center Branch Congregation and she loved her church family. She had worked at the Englewood Caf for over 30 years retiring in 2002. She will be sadly missed by her many friends and family.

She was preceded in death by three grandchildren, Molly Beth Benkovich, Mickey Dale Smith and Michael Dean Smith.

She is survived by three daughters, Euva Cooper and husband Grover, Jonesboro, AR, Junie Brown and husband Terry, Lees Summit MO, Carol Benkovich and husband Mike, Ferrelview, MO, four grandchildren, Ricky Cooper, Clinton, AR, Roger Cooper, Ft. Worth , TX, Michael Benkovich, III, Kansas City, MO, and Leigh Ann Benkovich, Independence, MO, fourteen great-grandchildren, Daniel, Katie, Joshua, Anthony, Jac, Cara, Diana, Jacob, Elizabeth, Dalton, Haley, Derek, Ray and Rosie, three sisters, Loyce Floyd, Melbourne, AR, Joyce Floyd & husband David, Independence, MO and Lela Durham and husband Jack, Oak Grove, MO and several nieces and nephews.

Services 1 pm Thursday, November 6, 2003 at George C. Carson & Sons Funeral Home with visitation from 11-1 pm Thursday at the funeral home prior to the services. Burial in Mound Grove Cemetery, Independence, MO.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

+2004, Independence, Jackson Co., MO, Obituary

http://obitsforlife.com/obituary/53286/Floyd-Joyce.php

Joyce Floyd, 79 of Independence, MO passed away Thu, Jan 29, 2004 at the Independence Regional Health Center. Services will be 2:00 pm, Mon. Feb. 2, 2004 at the Speaks Suburban Chapel. Burial in Mt. Washington Forever Cemetery. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the Service.

Mrs. Floyd was born on May 2, 1924 in Newburg, AR to George and Adeline Blankenship and has lived in this area most of her life. She was a homemaker and a loving wife, mother and grandmother. Mrs. Floyd was a member of Maywood Baptist Church.

She was preceded in death by her parents, five siblings and two grandchildren, Bobby Gene Short and Billie Jo Short.

She is survived by her husband of sixty-four years, David T. Floyd. Three daughters and their husbands, Delta Dee and Jim Brummitt, Valree and Lowell Short and Charlotte and Ron Grubbs, all of Independence, MO. Her twin sister, Loyce Floyd of Melbourne, AR and a sister, Lela Durham of Oak Grove, MO. Five grandchildren, Jim Golden and wife, Pam, Lowell Gene Short II and wife Tina, Tony Brummitt and wife Kristi, Karee Naudet and husband Steve and Jill Reynolds. Eight great grandchildren, Jamie and Jessica Golden, Kayli, Tyler and Stevee Naudet, Sydney, Jared and Ethan Brummitt. And by many nieces, nephews and friends.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

+2007, Independence, Jackson Co., MO, Obituary

http://obitsforlife.com/obituary/55392/Tribble-Frances-Ann.php

Frances A. Tribble, 83, of Independence, MO, passed away Thursday, June 28, 2007 at Rosewood Health Center. Services will be 2:00 p.m. Monday, July 2, 2007 at Freewill Baptist Church, 4116 NW R. D. Mize Rd., Blue Springs, MO 64014. Burial in Woodlawn Cemetery.

Frances was born November 29, 1923 in Raytown, MO to Roy E. and Mary Magdalene (Blankenship) Huntsinger. Mrs. Tribble and her husband Paul were charter members of Freewill Baptist Church. The church was the center of her life.

Frances is survived by her daughter Frances Diane (Tribble) Lacy, sons Paul ValJean Tribble and wife Teresa, Kerry L. Tribble and wife Tammy Ann; seven grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband Paul in 1993; granddaughter Valeria Ann in 1983 and three brothers.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

+2009, Independence, Jackson Co., MO, Obituary,

Kansas City Star , February 4, 2009

Huey Pierce Blankenship, 73, of Independence, MO, passed away, Monday, February 2, 2009 at Independence Manor Care Center. Huey was born September 12, 1935 in Newburg, AR, to Ransom Gulley and Sylbia Ann (Collier) Blankenship.

He worked as loader and order filler for Ultch Lumber Company and later Tamm Lumber Company, retiring in 2002.

He was preceded in death by a son, Clayton Collier Blankenship in 1990, and a sister, Viva Musick, in 2006.

Survivors include; 8 sisters, Frances Pearson, Mary Mercer, Juanita Overstreet and Versie Cooper all of Independence, MO, Linda Taylor and Sharon Mountjoy of Buckner, MO, Sadie Musick of Mena, AR, and Robbie Sims of Mt. Pleasant, AR; 2 brothers, Donald Blankenship of Independence, MO, and Gulley Blankenship, of Buckner, MO.

Cremation is planned with private inurnment in New Salem Cemetery.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2008, Kansas City, Jackson Co., MO, Obituary

http://php.news-leader.com/Announcements/ObitView.php?NoticeID=47209&NoticeDate=&Keyword=blankenship

Jeanie Sue (Cornelison) Beeler, 44, of Kansas City, MO, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, December 10, 2008. She was born March 6, 1964, to James and Elaine Cornelison, in Duluth, Minn. Jeanie had a passion for all things Irish. She also loved daisies, traveling, music, cross-stitching, roosters, horses and her family. She loved the Lord and was devoted to her husband, Martin, and her two sons. She was the kind of person that would light up a room everywhere she went.

She was preceded in death by her father, James E. Cornelison; and grandparents.

She is survived by her husband, Martin; two children, James Scott Stead II and Joshua Eugene Stead, of Kansas City, Mo.; grandson Ethan Paul Stead; mother Elaine Grasher of Macomb, MO; two sisters, JoAnn Miller of Springfield, MO, and Valerie Blankenship of Norwood, MO; two brothers, James of Ozark, MO, and Jason of Rogersville, MO; and many nieces, nephews and a host of friends.

A funeral service will be Monday, December 15, 2008, at 10 a.m., in the Klingner-Cope Family Funeral Home, with interment to follow in Rivermonte Memorial Gardens.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

Valerie Rose Blankenship – b.04Jul1968 - Norwood, MO;

https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:2MZB-ZW5

Relatives - Bryon C. Blankenshi, Craig Alan Blankenship, Dan G. Blankenship, Linda L. Blankenship.

Craig Alan Blankenship – b. 05Sep1968 - Norwood, MO;

https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:2MZB-ZWP

Relatives - Bryon C. Blankenshi, Dan G. Blankenship, Linda L. Blankenship, Valerie Rose Blankenship.

2009, Kansas City, Jackson Co., MO, Obituary

The Manhattan Mercury, (KS) - September 30, 2009

Michael Lee Smith, 39, of Kansas City, Mo., formerly of Ogden, died Thursday, Sept. 24, 2009, from an accident in Kansas City, Mo. The family provided some of the following information. He was born on July 26, 1970, in Wamego, the son of Deann Blankenship Smith and Eldon Leon Smith.

Mike spent his first years in Alma and then moved to Ogden with his father where he attended Ogden Grade School and later Manhattan Middle School and Manhattan High School. Following his graduation he joined the United States Navy serving during the Persian Gulf Conflict. While he was in the Navy he met and married his wife Isobel from Devon, England. They later divorced and Mike returned to Kansas. He enrolled in an accelerated two-year computer science course, where he graduated with honors from DeVry University in Kansas City. Mike was employed by Sprint and owned and rented property in Ogden and Kansas City. Mike enjoyed fishing in his spare time and visiting with friends and relatives. He was a member of the Ogden American Legion.

Preceding him in death were his mother, Deann Blankenship Smith; his maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Eldon Blankenship of Alma; his paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Smith; and two uncles, Wayne and Gary Smith, all of Ogden.

He is survived by his father, Leon Smith of Ogden; two half brothers, Tracey Amos of Alexandria, VA, and David Smith who is currently serving with the Air Force in Shreveport, LA. Also surviving is one stepbrother, Ken Upton of Manhattan; two uncles, Larry Blankenship and wife of Topeka, and Sherman Smith and his wife Shelly of rural Junction City; and one aunt, Virginia Shepard and her husband Lewis of Ogden; and numerous cousins and second cousins.

Memorial services will be held 10 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 6, at the Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Ben Duerfeldt officiating. Military honors will be provided by The United States Navy.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

+2008, Lee's Summit, Jackson Co., MO, Obituary

http://www.mocavo.com/visit?q=&url=http%3A%2F%2Fiagenweb.org%2Fboards%2Fwright%2Fobituaries%2Findex.cgi%3Fread%3D187795%0A&m=3d659040829ecd9a7b3dbbd4a0d2430e

Kansas City Star, MO, March 14, 2008

Ruth (Oswood) Blankenship, Lee's Summit, Missouri, beloved wife, mother and Granny Ruth, began her heavenly journey March 12, 2008. Ruth was born December 27, 1916 in Burdette, IA.

After her graduation from Galt, IA, High School, she married Rex Blankenship June 14, 1935 and they were able to celebrate 70 years together living in Eagle Grove, IA, Muskogee and Wagoner OK, and Bullhead City, AZ. They moved to Lee's Summit in 1993 to be near one of their daughters. She loved the Christmas season and everyone she knew received home made goodies-mailman, milkman, neighbors and anyone she thought might enjoy them. She was especially noted for her sticky cinnamon-pecan rolls and her famous melt-in-your-mouth sugar cookies. Among her many talents, crochet was best known. Many afghans, doilies, ponchos and snowflakes can be found throughout the U.S. Her green thumb resulted in beautiful flowers inside and outside her home. Ruth was a homemaker who was devoted to her husband and children but found time to be very active in her church. She inherited from her father a love of fishing which she passed on to her great grandson, Jake.

She was preceded in death by her parents William R. and Ethel Oswood, and her husband, Rex.

She is survived by her daughters Kay Ford (Mike) of Lee's Summit, Elaine Prior (Jerry) of Oklahoma City, grandson Michael Prior and great grandson Jake Prior.

Graveside services will be Saturday, March 15 at 3 p.m. at Floral Hills East, Lee's Summit.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

SSDI; Blankenship, Ruth G., 91, 27Dec1916 - 12Mar2008, Lees Summit Mpo, Jackson, MO, IA-478-22-0282

SSDI; Blankenship, Rex L., 94, 13Nov1911 - 31Jan2006, Lees Summit Mpo, Jackson, MO, IA-478-07-8005

2008, Sibley, Jackson Co., MO,

http://obitsforlife.com/obituary/55757/Dobbins-Ruth.php

Ruth Elvira Dobbins, 81, Sibley, MO passed away Wednesday, January 30, 2008 at Centerpoint Medical Center. Services will be at 2:00 PM, Sunday at the Chapel. Cremation to follow services.

Ruth was born January 17, 1927 in Ransom, KS to Ralph C. and Ruth Lena (Wood) Weeks. She was a member of the Sibley Christian Church and enjoyed collecting poetry and sayings, and was the proud owner of nine cats. She was employed as a custodian with Buckner Elementary School for 15 years before her retirement in 1992.

Ruth is survived by her only daughter, Mary Ruth Dobbins of the home; five siblings: Norma and Gene Senter, Wayme and Paul Webb, Erma Rowley, Lois and Tejinder Rajpal, and Marvin Weeks; and 16 nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Thomas Willard Dobbins, in 1986; four siblings: Lee Weeks, Leonard Weeks, Genie Weeks, and David Weeks; niece, Hope Blankenship; and brother-in-law, Charles A. Rowley.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

Jackson Co., SSDI, http://ssdi.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi ,

Blankenship, Marie C. 76, 25Apr1925 - 15Dec2001, Buckner, Jackson, MO, MO-497-44-6670

Blankenship, Hope F. 39, 16Jan1966 - 01Nov2005, Independence, Jackson, MO, MO-496-72-4025

Blankenship, Huey 73, 12Sep1935 - 02Feb2009, Independence, Jackson, MO, WA-532-36-0383

Blankenship, John M. 77, 27Apr1929 - 26Jan2007, Independence, Jackson, MO, MO-489-30-8269

Blankenship, Rex L. 94, 13Nov1911 - 31Jan2006, Lees Summit Mpo, Jackson, MO, IA-478-07-8005

Blankenship, Ruth G. 91, 27Dec1916 - 12Mar2008, Lees Summit Mpo, Jackson, MO, IA-478-22-0282

Blankinship, Betty J. 48, 04Mar1957 - 27Aug2005, Kansas City, Jackson, MO, MO-492-72-8396

Blankinship, G. L. 92, 08Sep1913 - 28Dec2005, Kansas City, Jackson, MO, MO-487-05-9526

Blankenship, Iona 78, 28Jul1923 - 03Nov2001, Kansas City, Jackson, MO, AR-430-40-4014

Blankenship, Jerry A. 29, 03Sep1971 - 31Jan2001, Kansas City, Jackson, MO, MO-496-76-7510

Blankenship, Jon G. 55, 27Nov1946 - 19Apr2002, Kansas City, Jackson, MO, MO-498-48-4269

Blankenship, Lorene L. 73, 31Jan1929 - 15Feb2002, Kansas City, Jackson, MO, MO-498-28-0720

Blankenship, Louis 58, 16May1942 - 12Jan2001, Kansas City, Jackson, MO, LA-436-64-7139

Blankenship, N. E. 90, 03Nov1910 - 27Nov2000, Kansas City, Jackson, MO, MO-497-28-5246

Blankenship, Vernon D. 83, 07Apr1919 - 14Jan2003, Kansas City, Jackson, MO, MO-500-12-0198

Blankenship, Vincent L. 31, 21Apr1973 - 15Nov2004, Kansas City, Jackson, MO, MO-490-94-8924

Blankenship, Winfred H. 84, 19Jul1918 - 13Sep2002, Kansas City, Jackson, MO, MO-487-14-5065

Jasper

2007, Carthage, Jasper Co., MO, Obituary,

The Joplin Globe, December 13, 2007

James Richard Kidd, age 53, Carthage, Mo., passed away on Tuesday, Dec. 11, 2007, at Freeman West Hospital. Jim was born March 11, 1954, in Manchester, N.H., son of the late Ray Richard Kidd and Joan Straw Kidd. He was director of operations at R&R Trucking, of Duenweg, Mo. He was an honorary deputy for the Jasper County Sheriff’s Department. He helped to initiate the “Shop With a Deputy” program for the Jasper County Sheriff’s Department and was very active as a “Secret Santa” with the department. Jim was also chairman of the board for Citizens for a Safer Community. He was always giving to others and will be greatly missed by family and his many friends.

Survivors include his wife, Elizabeth Darlene Smith Kidd, whom he married May 19, 1995, in West Virginia; stepson, Christopher Scott Blankenship and Thelene Joy Holland, of Oronogo, Mo.; grandchildren, Christopher Mikel Blankenship and Hailey Elizabeth Blankenship; a sister, Martha Kidd Cyr, of Gray, Maine; brother, Peter Straw Kidd, of Bedford, N.H.; and nieces and nephews, Sophia Grace Kidd, Alexander Straw Kidd, Ella Marie Kidd and Matthew Doucet Kidd.

Memorial services will be Saturday, Dec. 15, at 3 p.m. in Parker Mortuary Chapel with Chief Deputy Kelly Stephens officiating. The family will receive friends at Parker Mortuary on Friday from 6 to 8 p.m.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

+2008, Carthage, Jasper Co., MO, Obituary,

The Joplin Globe, September 09, 2008

Mary Lou Gipson, 81, Carthage, MO, passed away Monday, Sept. 8, 2008, in Freeman East Hospital, Joplin, Mo. Mrs. Gipson was born May 3, 1927, the daughter of Leonard Blankenship Sr. and Louise (Thomas) Blankenship.

She was a graduate of Carthage Senior High School, class of 1946. She married James H. Gipson Sr. on March 16, 1947, in Columbus, KS. He preceded her in death in July, 1979. Mrs. Gipson was a homemaker, a seamstress for Big Smith Mfg., a bookkeeper at United Missouri Bank, Carthage, for 13 years and served many years as a greeter for the First Church of the Nazarene, Carthage, where she was a member of the Harvester Sunday school class.

She was preceded in death by her parents; and one brother, Leonard Blankenship Jr.

Survivors include two daughters, Pamela Shull and husband, David, Carthage, and Ginger Gosnell and husband, Ed, Borger, Texas; one son, James Gipson Jr. and wife, Lynda, Carthage; one sister, Margaret Faucett, Carthage; two brothers, Phillip Blankenship, Carthage, and David Blankenship and wife, Joan, Carthage; seven grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.

Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 11, at the First Church of the Nazarene, Carthage. Pastor Dustin Ledford and Pastor B. J. Garber will officiate. Burial will be in Park Cemetery, Carthage.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2007, Joplin, Jasper Co., MO,

The Joplin Globe, November 20, 2007

Jennie May Admire, age 104, of Joplin, departed at 1:35 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 20, 2007, at Spring River Christian Village. Born Dec. 29, 1902, in Smithland, Iowa, the daughter of the late Benjamin and Minnie McNear Dicus, she moved with her family to Joplin in 1935 and resided at 504 N. Galena until moving to Spring River Christian Village in 2006. She was a devoted wife, loving mother and beautiful homemaker. She was a devout Christian lady who loved her Lord and Savior with all of her heart and soul. She was Pentecostal. She married Verlin F. Admire in August of 1916, in South Dakota. He preceded her in death in June of 1983. Four daughters, Martha Norris, Margaret Dennen, Mildred Smith and Delores Tapp also preceded her.

Survivors include two daughters, Marie Blankenship, of Joplin, and Micki Brubaker, of Winterville, N.C. She was blessed with numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren who lovingly knew her as “Granny.”

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, Nov. 23, at Parker Chapel with son-in-law, Jack Brubaker, officiating. Private interment will follow at Forest Park Cemetery.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2008, Webb City, Jasper Co., MO, Obituary,

The Joplin Globe, June 18, 2008

Roger D. Marsh, age 72, passed away Tuesday, June 17, 2008, at 10:15 a.m. at the Webb City Health & Rehab Center. Roger was born on Dec. 27, 1935, in Shelbyville, Ill., to Truman Marsh and Lillian Apple Marsh. Mr. Marsh retired from the United States Marine Corp after 20 years of service, having served during both Korean and Vietnam Wars. His memberships include the Webb City American Legion, Webb City VFW, Masonic Lodge and the Eastern Star. Roger had also worked for the Webb City Police Department and served as acting police chief, Independent Gravel Company, Jasper County Shelter Workshop, Juvenile Detention Center, trucking industry and the Webb City School District.

Survivors include his wife, Catherine Louise (Newby) Marsh whom he married on March 3, 1956. Other survivors include sons, Roger Scott Marsh and wife, Irm, of Macon, and Tony David Marsh and wife, Monica, of Joplin; daughters, Rhonda Jo Frisby and husband, Richard, of Webb City, and Teresa Kay Marsh and Matt Blankenship, of Oronogo; brother, Joe Howard Marsh, of West Virginia; seven grandchildren; four step grandchildren; eight great-grandsons; and four great-granddaughters. He was preceded in death by a brother, Dwight John Marsh.

Roger has been taken for cremation and graveside services will be held on Friday at 1:30 p.m. at the Carl Junction Cemetery with full military honors.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

Jasper Co., SSDI, http://ssdi.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi ,

Blankenship, Leonard H. 71, 06Sep1928 - 27Aug2000, Carthage, Jasper, MO, MO-499-24-1644

Blankenship, Thomas M. 84, 30Dec1915 - 29Feb2000, Joplin, Jasper, MO, MO-499-22-0425

Blankenship, Patricia E. 65, 08Dec1944 - 01Jan2010, Sarcoxie, Jasper, MO, MO-490-50-5767

Jefferson

+2002, Cedar Hill, Jefferson Co., MO, Obituary

https://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=53309994

Layman "Wayne" Blankenship, 38, of Cedar Hill , passed away Jan. 25, 2002, at his home. He was born Nov. 23, 1963, in Eureka, to Layman and Marlene (nee Smith) Blankenship.

He is survived by his wife of 11 years, Stephanie (nee Springs) Blankenship of Cedar Hill ; daughter, Danesha Blankenship; his mother, Marlene (Grandma Bags) (nee Smith) Blankenship of St. Louis; his father, Layman (wife, Terrie) Blankenship of Centralia, Illinois; three siblings: Kevin (wife, Marla) Blankenship of Crystal City; Traci (husband, Heath) Zimmer of Beckemeyer, Illinois and Janice (husband, Danny) Green of Centralia, Illinois; Stephanie's parents, Dale and Verna Springs of Farmington; her sister, Dana (husband, Jason) Gilliam of Farmington; her grandmother, Louise "Grandma B" Blunt of New Madrid; many other nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.

Funeral services 10 a.m. Tuesday at First Baptist Church of Cedar Hill with Pastor Wayne Kuenzle officiating. Interment, Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens.

Jefferson Co., SSDI, http://ssdi.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi ,

Blankenship, Elizabeth A. 81, 14Jan1924 - 17Jun2005, Arnold, Jefferson, MO, MO-489-20-9012

Blankenship, Marian C. 80, 15Jun1922 - 20Jan2003, Arnold, Jefferson, MO, MO-487-20-8315

Blankenship, Phil G. 59, 07Mar1947 - 07Mar2006, Arnold, Jefferson, MO, MO-496-50-3180

Blankenship, Layman W. 38, 23Nov1963 - 25Jan2002, Cedar Hill, Jefferson, MO, MO-491-74-8424

Blankenship, James H. 80, 04May1921 - 01Nov2001, Festus, Jefferson, MO, MO-492-16-5041

Johnson

+2000, Warrensburg, Johnson Co., MO, Obituary

http://www.genealogybuff.com/mo/south/webbbs_config.pl/noframes/read/135

Howard Lee Leffert, 46, of Warrensburg died Friday, Sept. 29, 2000, in Independence. He was born Aug. 20, 1954, in Eldon to Delmar Lee "Tuck" and Anita Laverne Blankenship Leffert.

On Aug. 2, 1991, he was married in Miami, Okla., to Brenda Jo Barrette-Stoddard. Mr. Leffert had worked as a mechanic for Wal-Mart in Warrensburg until 1998. He had been a member of the Olean Christian Church since June 9, 1968, and attended the Liberty Baptist Church in Fayetteville, Mo.

In addition to his wife and parents, Mr. Leffert is survived by a daughter, Sarah Dawn Leffert of the home; two stepsons, Thomas Stoddard and Anthony Stoddard, both of Holt; a brother, Steven Leffert of Eldon; and four sisters, Susan Rehagen of Holts Summit and Pamela Virgin, Katherine Seek and Jennifer Beard, all of Eldon.

Funeral services were held at 10 a.m. Monday at Phillips Funeral Home in Eldon with Dr. Edward Peeples and Bro. Jim Kruse officiating. Burial was in Freedom Cemetery near Linn Creek.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

Johnson Co., SSDI, http://ssdi.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi ,

Blankenship, Dorothy L. 80, 27Jul1924 - 23Sep2004, Centerview, Johnson, MO, MO-491-28-6181

Blankenship, Bennie R. 67, 26Nov1932 - 29Sep2000, Warrensburg, Johnson, MO, OH-287-30-8194

Blankenship, Beverly M. 74, 12Feb1933 - 21Aug2007, Warrensburg, Johnson, MO, MO-488-34-1846

Laclede

Laclede Co., SSDI, http://ssdi.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi ,

Blankenship, Leona 74, 16Oct1926 - 09Jun2001, Falcon, Laclede, MO, MO-498-28-5095

Blankenship, Robert E. 75, 03Jan1925 - 29Mar2000, Lebanon, Laclede, MO, MO-499-22-8491

Lafayette

Higginsville, Lafayette Co., MO, Missouri Veterans Cem., Burial

20109 Business Hwy 13, Zip 64037, TX (660) 584-5252

+Blankenship, Larry Marion Sgt USMC, b. 11/29/1944, DOD 05/06/2000, Sec. G #33, V

+Blankenship, Winfred Hugh TEC5 USA, b.07/19/1918, DOD09/13/2002, Sec. G #158, WWII

+Blankinship, Conliff Calvin Jr. TSgt USAF, b.03/27/1933, DOD 06/30/2003, S. G R-03 #0122, K, V

From: Don Blankenship donblank(at)earthlink.net

Lawrence

+2008, Aurora, Lawrence Co., MO,

The Joplin Globe, February 19, 2008

Pearl G. Blankenship, 94, a retied health care worker, passed away Tuesday, Feb. 19,

2008. Services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at Crafton-Cantrell Funeral Home, Aurora. Burial will be in Maple Park Cemetery.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

D/o James Harmon Blankenship & Margaret Trexler

Lawrence Co., SSDI, http://ssdi.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi ,

Blankenship, Duane 81, 16Mar1920 - 30Jul2001, Aurora, Lawrence, MO, MO-496-42-6324

Blankenship, Ollie M. 83, 07Oct1920 - 20Mar2004, Aurora, Lawrence, MO, MO-487-66-7705

Blankenship, Pearl G. 94, 07Dec1913 - 19Feb2008, Aurora, Lawrence, MO, IL-327-22-3270

Blankinship, Cleo 86, 15Aug1919 - 10Jun2006, Mount Vernon, Lawrence, MO, MO-488-24-3710

Lewis

+2000, Canton, Lewis Co., MO,

http://www.genealogybuff.com/mo/south/webbbs_config.pl/noframes/read/175

Thomas Dale Blankenship, 20, of Canton died Monday, March 6, 2000. Mr. Blankenship was born May 14, 1979, at Cape Girardeau.

He was a member of the First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) in Dexter. He attended Culver-Stockton College in Canton where he was very active in the collegiate choir, in campus theater productions and a writer for the college newspaper Megaphone.

Surviving are his parents, Rick and Kaye Blankenship of Dexter; one brother, Jon Matthew Blankenship of Dexter; and his paternal grandparents, Robert and Mary Ellen Blankenship of Dexter.

A funeral service will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at the funeral home chapel with the Rev. Vaughn Wright officiating. Burial will follow in the Dexter Cemetery.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

Madison

Madison Co., SSDI, http://ssdi.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi ,

Blankenship, Dorothy L. 86, 23Jan1915 - 25Sep2001, Fredericktown, Madison, MO, MO-493-01-7173

Blankenship, Edith J. 65, 17May1939 - 05Jul2004, Fredericktown, Madison, MO, IL-360-32-6772

Marion

Marion Co., SSDI, http://ssdi.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi ,

Blankenship, Orval M. 80, 18Feb1921 - 24Mar2001, Palmyra, Marion, MO, MO-486-22-6391

McDonald

+2007, Jane, McDonald Co., MO, Obituary

http://www.genealogybuff.com/mo/mcdonald/webbbs_config.pl/noframes/read/42

Grace Pauline (Blankenship) Carnell, 101, of Jane, MO, was called home to be with her Lord and Savior at 3:41 p.m. on Monday, March 19, 2007, following a short illness. Pauline began her journey on March 23, 1905, in McDonald County, MO, born to the late Arthur and Grace Polk-Blankenship.

Her mother passed away when she was only three years of age. She went to live with her Aunt Mae, spending her younger years in Kansas City, MO. Pauline began working at the age of 14 at the Klines Clothing Store in Kansas City.

She married Hiram Carnell on April 22, 1927, in Crawford County, KS, and together they traveled by train to various parts of the United States from the Alaskan border to Mexico City. Pauline and Hiram celebrated almost 50 years of marriage together before his passing. They both were used as extras in the infamous production of the Jesse James movie filmed here in McDonald County. Pauline was a faithful active member of the Benton County and McDonald County Historical Societies; for several decades wrote a regular column and original historical stories for the McDonald County Press; on her 100th birthday was given the first and only key to the County as well as House Resolution #1331 in honor of her birthday; received the citizen of the year award from the Anderson Lion’s Club; was instrumental in establishing White Rock Fire Department, Public Rural Water System #1 at White Rock, Pea Ridge National Military Park in Benton County, AR, Slanger Park in Pittsburg, KS, Noel Park in Noel, MO, and the Town Hole Park in Anderson, MO. Pauline also volunteered for several organizations to include McDonald County Senior Center, White Rock Fire Department, Rural Water District #1, Simsberry Men’s Club; she was also seen weekly riding on the OATS van to run errands, grocery shop and deliver her news article to the newspaper. Pauline faithfully supported many churches in McDonald County and attended several. Pauline touched many lives throughout her life and her presence will be greatly missed.

She was preceded in death by her parents and her loving husband, Hiram Carnell.

Survivors include her two sisters, Beatrice Gertie Bunyan of Vienna, VA, and Josephine Ramey of Carpenteria, CA; three nieces, Kay Foechterle of Vienna, VA, Marilyn Carnell-Williams of Pineville, MO, Zella Collie of Neosho, MO; one nephew, Dr. Bill M. Carnell of Springfield, MO; as well as a host of other relatives, friends and neighbors who will deeply miss Pauline and her wonderful stories.

A celebration of Pauline’s life will be held on Friday, March 23, 2007, (her 102nd birthday) at 1 p.m. at the Pleasant Grove Baptist Church, Jane, MO. The Rev. Hank Gorman will officiate. Burial will follow the service at the Jane Cemetery in Jane, MO. David O’Brien, Gerald Elkins, Ken McKim, Gene Hall, Willie Griffith and David Foechterle will honor Pauline’s life by serving as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers will be Noman Nichols, Bobby Anglin, Tommie Yeargain, Ricky Shain, Ben Alexander, Rick Sockett, Carol Price, Moila Bilby, Reba Yocum and Marcella Marrs.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

Miller

+2000, Eldon, Miller Co., MO, Obituary

http://www.genealogybuff.com/mo/south/webbbs_config.pl/noframes/read/135

Walter "Moose" White, 76, of Eldon died Sunday, Oct. 1, 2000, in Eldon. He was born May 29, 1924, in Greencastle to John Wesley and Cora Mae Jackson White.

He was married Oct. 9, 1940, to Mary A. Jones. On May 29, 1953, he was married to Ramona Lee Blankenship, who died Jan. 5, 1986. Mr. White was reared in northern Missouri and spent years in Colorado and Eldon. He had several Eldon businesses, including Moose's Teenland, several used car dealerships, antique stores and auctions. He was president of the Eldon CB Club in the 1970s. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II and was a member of the Colorado Army Natonal Guard.

One son, Walter Henley White Jr., and a daughter, Diana Lee White, preceded him in death.

Surviving Mr. White are six daughters, Carolyne Strange, Betty White and Patty King of Eldon; Juanita Julius and Susan Viola of Penrose, Colo, and Lori Hees of Rocky Mount; a son, Dennis White of Eldon; 15 grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren.

Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Phillips Funeral Home with Dennis White officiating. Burial will be in the Eldon Cemetery.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

+2000, Eldon, Miller Co., MO; Obituary

Jefferson City Post Tribune, Tuesday, April 18, 2000

Curtis Victor Beach, 88, Eldon, died April 16, 2000, at Lee House in Eldon. He was born March 11, 1912, in Miller County, a son of Hardy and Margaret Collier Beach.

He was involved in the construction of Bagnell Dam. He retired in 1976 after 42 years with Union Electric. He was a 60-year member of Mount Carmel Baptist Church and a member of First Baptist Church, Eldon. He served with the Miller County Baptist Association Camp for 40 years. He was on the Miller County Senior Citizens Tax Board, as well as being a board member and volunteer with Eldon Meals on Wheels. He was a trustee for Blue Springs Baptist Cemetery.

He was married Sept. 15, 1934, in Tuscumbia to Gladys Leotta Blankenship, who died April 13, 1988. One son, James Curtis Beach, died Jan. 27, 1990.

Survivors include: one son, Ralph Beach, Eldon; one daughter, Rosalyn Sanders, O’Fallon; eight grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.

Services will be at 2 pm, Wednesday at Eldon First Baptist Church. The Rev. Randall Bunch and the Rev. Louis Elseman will officiate. Burial will be in Greenmore Memorial Gardens near Barnett. Rekus Funeral Home, Eldon.

From Don Blankenship, tukDon(at)gmail.com

2005, Eldon, Miller Co., MO; Obituary

The Eldon Advertiser, Thursday, July 14, 2005

Lucille Blankenship, 86, of Eldon died Thursday, July 7, 2005, in Osage Beach. She was born Jan. 11, 1919, in Bagnell to John W. and Nettie V. Kilgore Jones.

Mrs. Blankenship lived in the Kaiser community until she moved to Eldon in 1998. She was a longtime member of Riverview Baptist Church in Osage Beach and after moving to Eldon became a member of the Eldon First Baptist Church. She also was a member of the Social Circle Club at Kaiser. She wrote the Elm Springs items for both the Eldon Advertiser and Miller County Autogram-Sentinel.

On July 5, 1942, she was married in Camdenton to James W. Blankenship, who died May 26, 1994.

Mrs. Blankenship was preceded in death by two sisters and three brothers: Goldia Allen, Sylvia Gover, Dorsey Jones, Dolph Jones and John Jones.

Surviving are nieces and nephews.

Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Saturday at Phillips Funeral Home in Eldon. Burial was in Greenmore Memorial Gardens at Barnett.

From Don Blankenship, tukDon(at)gmail.com

+2009, Eldon, Miller Co., MO, Obituary

William R. Barker, 82, of Eldon, Missouri passed away Saturday afternoon October 10, 2009 at

Capital Region Medical Center in Jefferson City, Missouri. On October 29, 1926 he was born in Eldon,

Missouri to the late James Arthur and Sally (White) Barker.

He joined the U.S. Navy in 1942 at the age of fifteen, serving aboard the USS Lexington & the USS Newkent during World War II, being discharged in 1946. He became chief of police for the City of Eldon serving from April 1960 to April 1968. He served as an agent for the Missouri Dept. of Liquor Control for twenty-five years. He was an avid gardener, he loved horses, cattle, hunting, shooting trap & skeet & fishing. He was a member of the First Christian Church of Eldon, the Eldon VFW Post #2442, and the American Legion Omer Goode Post.

He was preceded in death by his parents, brother Howard, George, Truman "Pood", and Gilbert Barker, sisters, Dorothy Hopkins, Alpha Hammond & Minnie Luke, sons in law, Larry Waller & Jim Weitz, and grandson, Larry Clinton Waller, Jr.

On March 10, 1946 he was married in Versailles, Missouri to Selma Lorene (Blankenship) Barker who survives of the home. Others that survive are daughters Candace Sue Bonifacio of Eldon, Missouri and Sandra Lee Weitz of Easton, Missouri; a son William Howard Barker of Eldon, Missouri; grandchildren Rick Waller, Pam Waller, Jennifer Bonifacio, James Weitz & Jerad Weitz; great grandchildren Emily Waller, Ethan Waller, Adam Waller, Noah Waller, Carson Bushman & Max Bushman.

Visitation will be Tuesday, October 18 from 4 – 8 p.m. at Phillips Funeral Home. Funeral service

will be October 14 at 10:30 a.m. at First Christian Church with burial to follow at Eldon City Cemetery

From Don Blankenship, tukDon(at)gmail.com

+2001, Iberia, Miller Co., MO, Obituary

The Jefferson City News Tribune, Monday, January 15, 2007

Debra Jane “Debbie” Plemmons, age 57, of Iberia, died Saturday, January 13, 2007, at St. Mary's Health Center. She was born in Crocker on December 6, 1949, the daughter of Vasca Bird and Dorothy Edna (Wilson) Humphrey.

She worked as an EMT for the Miller County Ambulance for 23 years. She was a

member of Brays Advent Christian Church near Iberia and the Iberia American Legion Post 105.

She was preceded in death by her father; a son, Dallis Dean Blankenship Jr. in 1980; a daughter, Valerie Kay Blankenship in 2002; and a sister, Linda Humphrey-Cheatum in 2006.

On June 29, 2002, in Brumley, she was married to Gary Wayne Plemmons, who - survives at the home. Other survivors include her mother, Edna Humphrey of Iberia; three stepdaughters, Jody Vance and husband, Sam of Iberia, Angie Dusenberry and husband, Leon of Eldon, Gari Luttrell and husband, Scott of Iberia; one stepson, Ronnie Plemmons and wife, Mindy of Marshfield; three sisters, Birdene Cochran and husband, Dave of Brumley, Barbara Harrison of Iberia, and Vanessa Duckworth of Versailles; one brother, Steven Humphrey and wife, Tammy of Monett; eight step grandchildren; and several nieces, nephews, other family, and friends.

Funeral services will be at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, January 17, at Rekus Funeral Home in

Iberia. Bro. Gene Edwards will officiate. Interment will be in Mt. Union' Cemetery near Brumley.

From Don Blankenship, tukDon(at)gmail.com

+2001, Iberia, Miller Co., MO, Obituary

http://www.genealogybuff.com/mo/south/webbbs_config.pl/noframes/read/137

Lillian Fern Powell, 89, of Iberia died Sunday, Jan. 28, 2001, at St. Elizabeth Care Center in St. Elizabeth.

She was born Oct. 23, 1911, in Iberia to Albert D. and Myrtle Blankenship Vaughn.

On Dec. 24, 1932, she was married in Tuscumbia to Jeptha Thomas Powell Sr., who died Dec. 27, 1978. Mrs. Powell had been a member of the Iberia First Christian Church since 1921 and had taught Sunday school. She also was a member of the Iberia American Legion Ladies Auxiliary Post 105 and the Iberia Community Club. She had raised dogs for many years and worked for L.B. Manufacturing in Iberia.

Surviving are three sons, William D. Powell of Iberia, Gary D. Powell of Springfield and Jeptha T. Powell Jr. of Marshfield; two sisters, Thelma Brooker of Columbia and Lorene Morrow of St. Louis; 11 grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren; and a great-great-grandchild.

Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the Iberia First Christian Church with the Rev. Stan Way officiating. Burial was in Livingston Cemetery near Iberia under the direction of Rekus Funeral Home of Iberia.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

+2001, Iberia, Miller Co., MO; Obituary

Jefferson City Post-Tribune, Monday, February 12, 2001

Earl Otto Ponder, 91, Iberia, died Feb. 10, 2001, at Eldon Health Care Center. He was

born Sept. 27, 1909, near Iberia, a son of Otto and Molly Ferguson Ponder.

He worked at Commonwealth Steel plant, Granite City, Ill., for 30 years until his retirement in 1971. He was a charter member of Bethesda Baptist Church, Granite City. He moved his membership in 1972 to Hickory Point Baptist Church.

He was married Nov. 16, 1928, in Iberia, to Ruby Blankenship, who died July 10, 1995. Two grandsons preceded him in death.

Survivors include: two sons, Adolph Ponder, Iberia, and Bobby Ponder, Granite City;

one daughter, Betty Hutchison, Tuscumbia; one brother, Grant Ponder, Dixon; one sister, Lorene

Allen, Iberia; 13 grandchildren; 28 great-grandchildren; and five great-great-grandchildren.

Services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Rekus Funeral Home, Iberia. The Rev. Ken Gray will officiate. Burial will be in Hickory Point Cemetery, Iberia.

From Don Blankenship, tukDon(at)gmail.com

+2002, Iberia, Miller Co., MO, Obituary

Rekus Funeral Home Web Site, December 2002

Valerie Kay Blankenship, 32, Iberia, died Dec. 8, 2002, at her home as a result of a house fire. She was born May 19, 1970, in Waynesville, a daughter of Dallis D. and Debra Jane Humphrey Blankenship.

She was a 1989 graduate of Iberia R-V High School. She worked as a CNA and CMT for St. Elizabeth Care Center, Miller County Care Center and Eldon Healthcare. She was a member of Brays Advent Christian Church near Iberia. She was a junior member of the Iberia American Legion Post 105 Ladies Auxiliary for 22 years. She volunteered by working in nursing homes and delivering food to shutins.

Her mother and stepfather, Gary Plemmons and her father and stepmother, Kathy Blankenship, all survive in Iberia. Other survivors include: two stepbrothers, Ronnie Plemmons, Marshfield, and Dale Whittle, Iberia; four stepsisters, Gari Lee Luttrell and Jodi Vance, both of Iberia, Angie Dusenberry, Eldon, and Holli Robinett, Brumley; maternal grandmother, Edna Humphrey, Iberia.

Services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at Rekus Funeral Home, Iberia. The Rev. Gene Edwards will officiate. Burial will be in Union Cemetery near Iberia.

From Don Blankenship, tukDon(at)gmail.com

+2004, Iberia, Miller Co., MO; Obituary

Judy Cross, 61, Iberia, died April 10, 2004, at Lake Regional Health System. She was born March 24, 1943 in Iberia, a daughter of John H. and Maudie Mae Irwin Ferguson.

She was previously married to David Blankenship of Iberia.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Lee Roy Cross in 1979.

She is survived by three sons, Scott Cross, Jamie Cross and Travis Cross, all of Iberia;

long-time friend and companion, John Russell of Eldon; 11 grandchildren and two great- grandchildren.

Funeral services will be Monday at 3 pm, at the Rekus Funeral Home with the Rev. Larry

Young officiating. Burial will be in the Tyler Cemetery.

From Don Blankenship, tukDon(at)gmail.com

+2005, Iberia, Miller Co., MO; Obituary

Jefferson City News Tribune, Wednesday, January 26, 2005

Vivian Maylee, age 82, Iberia, died Wednesday, January 26, 2005, at St. Marys Health

Center. She was born in Miller County on June 22, 1922, a daughter of the late William and

Laura Mae (Humphrey) Blankenship.

On December 24, 1938, she married Joe Maylee, who preceded her in death, on April 18, 1976.

Survivors include: one son, William L. Maylee of Holts Summit; one sister, Sarah

Howser, Iberia; five grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren.

Services will be at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, January 29, 2005, at Rekus Funeral Home in

Iberia. Rev. Glen Golden will officiate. Interment will be in Union Cemetery near Iberia.

From Don Blankenship, tukDon(at)gmail.com

+2006, Iberia, Miller Co., MO, Obituary

https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/15626850/Leroy-Blankenship

Leroy Blankenship, age 71, of Iberia, died Tuesday, June 27, 2006. He was born in Iberia on June 24, 1935, son of William Guy and Mattie Ophelia (Rowden) Blankenship, both deceased.

On June 24, 1956, in Adams, Kansas, he was married to Edna Mae Woodard, who survives at the home. He was an Army veteran serving 19 months in Germany. He worked in the well drilling industry for 30 years and thoroughly enjoyed his work. He and his wife owned and operated Triangle Well Drilling for 18 years. He enjoyed playing cards and camping. He was a member of the Iberia Church of the Nazarene.

Other survivors include one brother, Dallis Dean Blankenship and wife, Kathy of Iberia; one sister, Linda Wieberg and husband, Tony of St. Anthony; nieces and nephews; and a host of friends.

Funeral services will be at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, June 30, at the Iberia Church of the Nazarene. Rev. Greg McClain will officiate. Interment with military honors will be in Union Cemetery near Iberia.

+2008, Iberia, Miller Co., MO, Obituary

Miller County Autogram-Sentinel, Thursday, May 8, 2008

Dallis Dean Blankenship, 67, of Iberia died Sunday, May 4, 2008, at his home. He was born Sept. 8, 1940, to William Guy and Mattie Orphelia Rowden Blankenship.

Mr. Blankenship was an Army veteran of Vietnam, where he served as a medic. He was a member of Iberia Masonic Lodge No. 410, AF and AM.

Both of his children, Dallis Dean Blankenship Jr. and Valerie Kay Blankenship, preceded him in death as did a brother, Leroy Blankenship.

On March 19, 1997, he was married in Iberia to Kathy Ann Prater, who survives at the home. Also surviving are a sister, Linda Hodge of Iberia; a stepson, Dale Whittle and wife Jamie of Iberia; a stepdaughter, Holli Robinett and husband Shannon of Brumley; two step-grandchildren, Paige and Caleb Robinett, both of Brumley; and three nephews and a niece, Cody Hodge, Chuck Hodge, Chad Hodge and Samantha Hodge, all of Iberia.

Funeral services will be held at 10 am, Thursday at the Rekus Funeral Home in Iberia with the Rev. Greg McClain officiating. Burial and military honors will be in Union Cemetery near Iberia.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

+2007, Tuscumbia, Miller Co., MO, Obituary

The Miller County Autogram-Sentinel, Thursday, April 26, 2007

Betty Ann Hutchinson, age 73, of Tuscumbia, died Sunday, April 22, 2007, at St. Mary’s Health Center. She was born in Iberia on January 11, 1934, daughter of Earl Otto and Ruby Flossie (Blankenship) Ponder.

She had previously owned and operated Porter’s Market in Iberia. She was a member of the Iberia American Legion Post 105 Ladies Auxiliary, the Democrat Club, and the Red Hat Society.

She was preceded in death by her parents.

On April 17, 1986, in Las Vegas, Nevada, she was married to Dale Hutchinson, who survives at the home. Other survivors include three daughters, Sherry Berry of St. Clair, Joyce Wood of Eldon, and Diana Simpson of Philipsburg, Pennsylvania; one son, Clinton Porter of Iberia; two brothers, Adolph Ponder of Iberia and Bobby Ponder of Pontoon Beach, Illinois; ten grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren.

A Memorial Service will be held at 1:00 pm, on Wednesday, April 25, at Brays Advent Christian Church near Iberia. Rev. Gene Edwards will officiate.

Miller Co., SSDI, http://ssdi.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi ,

Blankenship, Dallis D. 67, 08Sep1940 - 04May2008, Iberia, Miller, MO, MO-499-42-3901

Blankenship, Judy C. 61, 24Mar1943 - 10Apr2004, Iberia, Miller, MO, MO-497-46-9197

Blankenship, Leroy 71, 24Jun1935 - 27Jun2006, Iberia, Miller, MO, MO-492-36-8755

Blankenship, Valerie K. 32, 19May1970 - 08Dec2002, Iberia, Miller, MO, MO-490-92-8887

Blankenship, Ida 89, 19Jun1911 - 14Sep2000, Tuscumbia, Miller, MO, MO-498-22-3069

Morgan

+2009, Versailles, Morgan Co., MO, Obiruary

Jefferson City News Tribune, Thursday, March 12, 2009

Cornelia Olive Robinett, 93, Versailles, passed away Monday, March 9, 2009, at her home. She was born June 23, 1915 in St. Louis, MO, the daughter of the late William Otto and Cleo Blankenship Thompson.

She is survived by one son, Robert Robinett, Verdailles; one daughter, Virginia McKinley of Versailles; one sister, Bernice Coates of Garland, Texas; and several grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Funeral service will be at 2:30 pm, Thursday, March 12, at Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home in Versailles. Interment will follow in Greenmore Memorial Gardens in Barnett.

From Don Blankenship, tukDon(at)gmail.com

Morgan Co., SSDI, http://ssdi.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi ,

Blankinship, Gary L. 61, 14Jan1948 - 01Aug2009, Gravois Mills, Morgan, MO, KS-511-52-3109

Moniteau

+2008, California, Moniteau Co., MO, Obituary

https://www.legacy.com/guestbooks/newstribune/edwin-blankenship-condolences/105477586?cid=full

Edwin "Duane" Blankenship, 53, California, MO, passed away on Tuesday, March 11, 2008, at Capital Region Medical Center in Jefferson City, Mo. He was born on June 5, 1954, in Kansas City, MO, the son of Eddie and Jody Newkirk Blankenship who survives in California, MO.

He graduated from California High School in 1972 and also graduated from State Fair Community College where he played college baseball. He was the owner of Blankenship Insurance Agency in California, Mo., and was an outstanding agent with numerous insurance companies. He was a member of the California United Methodist Church, California Chamber of Commerce and the California Jaycees. Duane enjoyed fishing, quail hunting, farming and watching his son play sports.

Other survivors include: one son, Adam Blankenship and his wife, Courtney of Leawood, Kan.; one brother, Jeff Blankenship and his wife, Bobbi of California, Mo.; one niece, Angela Blankenship; one nephew, Jared Blankenship and many loving aunts, uncles, family members, and friends.

Funeral services will be, at 11:00 am, on Thursday, March 13, 2008, at California United Methodist Church. Officiating will be Rev. Linda Pagel. Burial will be in California City Cemetery. Bowlin-Cantriel Funeral Service in California, Mo.

Moniteau Co., SSDI, http://ssdi.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi ,

Blankenship, Helen M. 71, 12Dec1929 - 05Mar2001, California, Moniteau, MO, MO-490-32-3525

Morgan

+2005, Rocky Mount, Morgan, MO, Obituary

Howard Curtis “Curt” Blankenship, age 74, of Rocky Mount, died Monday, November 21, 2005, at Lake Regional Hospital [Osage Beach, Camden Co., MO]. He was born in Camden County on July 13, 1931, a son of the late Porter Alford and Edith Mae Blankenship.

Curt was a Marine veteran of the Korean Conflict. He worked as a barber at Lake of the Ozarks for many years. He was very active in 4-H with his children and grandchildren and he was also very active in the community. He was a school board member at School of the Osage and was a member and deacon of Blue Springs Baptist Church.

One grandson, James Curtis Pemberton, also preceded him in death.

On July 31, 1956, in Eldon, he was married to Carolyn Jeanene Keeth, who survives at the home. Others who survive him include: Three daughters, Anita Mitchell and husband Ron of Eldon, Martha Blankenship of Kansas City and Roberta Pemberton and husband Robert of Rocky Mount; one son, Keeth Blankenship and wife Rose of Lake Ozark; two sisters, Daisey King of Brumley and LaVerne Leffert of Eldon; six grandchildren, six great grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be 11 am, on Friday, November 25, at Rekus Funeral Home in Eldon. Bro. John Shifflet will officiate. Interment with military honors under the direction of VFW Post #2442, will be held at a later date in Greenmore Memorial Gardens near Barnett.

From Don Blankenship, tukDon(at)gmail.com

Morgan Co., SSDI, http://ssdi.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi ,

Blankenship, Ethel D. 72, 01Sep1933 - 29Sep2005, Syracuse, Morgan, MO, MO-486-36-1963

Blankenship, Howard C. 74, 13Jul1931 - 21Nov2005, Rocky Mount, Morgan, MO, MO-487-40-8372

New Madrid

+2006, Gideon, New Madrid Co., MO, Obituary

https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/22583304/elvine-camille-blankenship

Elvine Camille Nelson Blankenship, 88, died May 31, 2006, at Gideon Care Center in Gideon. Born Sept. 1, 1917, in New Madrid County, she was the daughter of the late Raymond W. and Alice E. Hodges Nelson.

In Piggott, Ark., she married James Lynn Blankenship, who preceded her in death in 1990. Two sons, four brothers, two sisters and one granddaughter also preceded her in death.

Survivors include: one son and daughter-in-law, James "Jick" R. and Paula Blankenship of Branson; one daughter and son-in-law, Emma and Ruth Condy of Houston, Texas; three sisters, Betty Nelson Smith of New Madrid, Marie Myers of Sikeston and Mary Chambliss Charlton of Kennett; eight grandchildren, 21 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild.

Visitation is from 5 to 8 p.m. today at Richards Funeral Home. Graveside services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Friday at the Mounds Park Cemetery, where burial will follow.

+2007, Portageville, New Madrid Co., MO, Obituary

https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/32485587/weba-blankenship

Weba Ross Blankenship, 82, died June 11, 2007, at St. Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau. Born Sept. 27, 1924, in Carson, Ark., the daughter of the late Byron and Minnie Ross.

She grew up in Marie, Ark., and then moved with her family to Kewanee in 1939. She graduated from Kewanee High School and attended Draughens Business School in Memphis, Tenn. She assisted her husband on the family farm and worked as a private secretary, post mistress and substitute teacher. In addition to being a devoted wife and mother, she was an active member of the Kewanee United Methodist Church where she most recently assisted in raising money for protective coverings for the church's stained glass windows. She was also a member of the Quilters Club of New Madrid and volunteered in assisting with the New Madrid R-I School's health screenings. Other interests included fishing, hunting, reading, gardening and canning vegetables.

In April 2006, she was chosen as Woman of the Year by the Beta Sigma Phi Sorority in New Madrid.

She was preceded in death by one son-in-law, Lonnie Jones; and one brother and two sisters.

On Oct. 13, 1942, she married Jay Blankenship who survives of the home. Other survivors include: one son and daughter-in-law, J.R. and Judy Blankenship of Kewanee; one daughter, Lura Jones of Kewanee; and four grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren.

Services are scheduled for 2 pm, Thursday. The Rev. Toni Dee will officiate. Burial will follow in the Garden of Memories in Sikeston.

+2006, Portageville, New Madrid Co., MO, Obituary

https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/32485248/james-allen-blankenship

James "Jay" Allen Blankenship Jr., 82, of New Madrid, died Dec. 28, 2008, at Saint Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau. Born June 7, 1926, in Kentucky, to the late Allen and Lura Walton Blankenship.

He was a farmer for many years. After retiring, he served as presiding commissioner of New Madrid County for 12 years. He was the president of Drainage District No. 39, was instrumental in establishing the Kewanee/LaForge Water District, served several term son the Kewanee School Board and had the honor of being a 32nd degree Mason. He was a member of the Kewanee Methodist Church that his parents helped build in the 1930s and served in many positions throughout his life.

Jay was an avid hunter and loved fishing with his life partner, Weba. He also enjoyed teaching his children, grandchildren and countless others how to ski, fish and hunt.

On Oct. 13, 1942, in Kentucky, he married Weba Ross, and she preceded him in death on June 11, 2007. Three brothers, Jim Blankenship, Ed Blankenship and Bob Blankenship; two sisters, JoAnn Wilson and Mary Nelson; and one son-in-law, Lonnie Jones, also preceded him in death.

Survivors include: one son and daughter-in-law, J. R. and Judy Blankenship; one daughter, Lura Jones; one sister, Evelyn Pinnell; four grandchildren, Jay Blankenship, Tonja Feingold, Tim Hall and Judson Hall; 10 great-grandchildren; and a special nephew, Stan Thompson.

Services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Richards Funeral Home in New Madrid with the Rev. Toni Dee officiating. Burial will follow in the Garden of Memories Cemetery in Sikeston. Pallbearers will be: Jay Blankenship, Tim Hall, Judson Hall, Danny Feingold, Dan Hall, James R. Taylor and Ray Fowler.

+2006, Portageville, New Madrid Co., MO, Obituary

https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/24679375

Portageville Mo. News Paper on 2-14—08

Mary Sawyer Blankenship Was born June 24, 1939 in Marston, MO to Katie Wiley and William Sawyer. She died Feb. 07, 2008 at Poplar Bluff Reg. Med. Center, Poplar Bluff, [Butler Co.,] MO at the age of 68 years, 7 months and 8 days.

She was united in marriage on August 18, 1962 in Portageville, MO to George Blankenship who preceded her in death on March 29, 1995, Also preceding her in death were her parents, William & Katie Wiley Sawyer; her brothers: Glendall Allen Robbins, John Henry Robbins & Gary Wayne Sawyer and one grandchild, Jarrod Lane Hefner.

She leaves to cherish her memories her sons: Kelly James Blankenship of Holts Summit, MO and George Nathan Blankenship of Hayti, MO; her daughters: Teresa Hefner of Poplar Bluff, MO and Frances Prewett of Campbell, MO; one sister, Ella Mae Rankin of Morris, IL; one brother, Tommy Robbins of Marston, MO; 7 grandchildren: James Blankenship, Seth Allen Blankenship, Jessica Hefner, Brianna Prewett, Jordan Hefner, Celeste Blankenship & Brock Rea; three great-grandchildren: Jack Ernest, Anthony Blankenship & Andrew Blankenship and a host of other relatives and friends.

SSDI: Blankenship, George, 67, 12Dec1927 - 29Mar1995, Hayti, Pemiscot, MO, MO-490-32-1431

+2008, Portageville, New Madrid Co., MO, Obituary

seMissourian.com , Tuesday, December 9, 2008,

Opal Lawson, 87, of Portageville died Sunday, Dec. 7, 2008, in Cape Girardeau. She was born Aug. 22, 1921, in Catron, MO, daughter of Aloheus Ernie and Lydia Kathryn Graham Fair.

She and Sam Lawson were married May 8, 1939, in New Madrid, MO. He died June 17, 1977.

She was preceded in death by a daughter, three grandsons, six brothers and three sisters.

Survivors include three sons, Sammy and Roger Lawson of Portageville, Ernie Lawson of Poplar Bluff, MO; two daughters, Florence Dugger of Sikeston, MO, Sherry Hooe of Cape Girardeau; two brothers, Vearl Fair of Festus, MO, Charles Fair of Senatobia, Miss.; three sisters, Jewell Black of Granite City, IL, Louise Mayo of Ferguson, MO, Mearl Blankenship of Arnold, MO; 15 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; and a great-great-grandchild.

The funeral will be at 2 p.m. today at DeLisle Funeral Home in Portageville, with Dr. Buck Morton officiating.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

New Madrid Co., SSDI, http://ssdi.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi ,

Blankenship, James A. 82, 07Jun1926 - 28Dec2008, Kewanee, New Madrid, MO, MO-493-30-7058

Blankenship, Weba J. 82, 27Sep1924 - 11Jun2007, Kewanee, New Madrid, MO, MO-492-50-8565

Blankenship, Elvine C. 88, 01Sep1917 - 31May2006, New Madrid, New Madrid, MO, MI-373-52-4899

Newton

Newton Co., SSDI, http://ssdi.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi ,

Blankenship, Jimmy L. 68, 30Nov1933 - 03Mar2002, Neosho, Newton, MO, TX-462-46-5039

Blankenship, Mary A. 85, 28Feb1917 - 03Mar2002, Neosho, Newton, MO, MO-493-16-4615

Nodaway

+2009, Maryville, Nodaway Co., MO, Obituary

https://www.newspressnow.com/news/billy-h-blakenship/article_d3937ac1-de41-55b5-a3e6-a91a339bddb1.html

Billy Howard Blankenship, 72, Maryville, died Wednesday, January 21, 2009, at Villages at Jackson Creek in Independence, MO. He was born October 28, 1936, in Delaware, Okla. to Claude and Gladys (Wolf) Blankenship.

Billy graduated from Delaware High School, Delaware and received his B.S. in Accounting from Oklahoma State University and his M.S. in Accounting from the University of Missouri. Billy was a CPA and Professor of Accounting at both Northwest Missouri State University, Maryville and Missouri Western State University, St. Joseph. He was a member of the First Baptist Church, Maryville, a board member of Northwest Regional Credit Union and the Association of Certified Public Accountants.

Billy married Barbara Jean Ray on July 28, 1955 in Delaware. She preceded him in death on May 7, 1997. On October 2, 1999, he married Terri Hope Hamline in Maryville.

Survivors are his wife, Terri Blankenship, Maryville; two daughters, Denise Swisher and husband Greg, Blue Springs, MO. and Robbin Blankenship, Grain Valley, MO; two sisters, Roberta Hairston and husband Vic, Tulsa, Okla., June O'Dell and husband Jerry, Sapulpa, Okla., four grandchildren, Nathan Howard Blankenship, Brett Ryan Archer, Megan Rachelle Archer and Aidan Christopher Blankenship; two sisters-in-law, Wanda Lee and husband John, Bartlesville, Okla. and Phyllis Smith and husband Glen, Northglenn, Colo.

Funeral Services will be 1:30 pm, Monday, January 26, 2009, at the First Baptist Church, Maryville. Burial will be in Oak Hill Cemetery, Maryville. Price Funeral Home, Maryville. www.pricefuneralhomemaryville.com

Nodaway Co., SSDI, http://ssdi.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi ,

Blankenship, Bill H. 72, 28Oct1936 - 21Jan2009, Maryville, Nodaway, MO, OK-444-36-7063

Oregon

Oregon Co., SSDI, http://ssdi.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi ,

Blankenship, Bobbie G. 69, 03Mar1937 - 19Feb2007, Alton, Oregon, MO, MO-497-38-0130

Blankenship, Darlene 60, 29Aug1946 - 05Apr2007, Alton, Oregon, MO, MO-493-58-6287

Blankenship, Eula A. 79, 14Jan1925 - 06Dec2004, Alton, Oregon, MO, MO-489-30-8157

Blankenship, Leona 85, 06Mar1918 - 10Apr2003, Alton, Oregon, MO, MO-486-74-3117

Blankenship, Virgil F. 87, 14Dec1913 - 25Mar2001, Alton, Oregon, MO, MO-489-18-4495

Blankenship, Hannah M. 88, 11Apr1915 - 20Feb2004, Thayer, Oregon, MO, AR-429-56-8097

Pemiscot

Pemiscot Co., SSDI, http://ssdi.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi ,

Blankenship, Mary A. 68, 24Jun1939 - 07Feb2008, Hayti, Pemiscot, MO, MO-498-36-8599

Blankenship, Rex W. 55, 08Sep1947 - 10Feb2003, Caruthersville, Pemiscot, MO, TN-413-74-0525

Pettis

+2007, Houstonia, Pettis Co., MO, Obituary

https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/80921237

Addison Dawn Blankenship was stillborn, May 15, 2007 at Fitzgibbon Hospital in Marshall, [Saline Co.,] MO, the daughter of Andrew and Andrea Rath Blankenship, of Houstonia, MO.

She was preceded in death by her great-grandfather, Clarence Riley; and her great-grandmother, Doline Blankenship.

Surviving are her parents, of the home; maternal grandparents, Kevin Rath, of Beason, IL, and Alissa Yonce, of Houstonia, MO; paternal grandparents, Don and Sandy Blankenship, of Houstonia, MO; maternal great-grandmother, Margaret Riley, of Cole Camp, MO; paternal great-grandparents, Jacob and Maurine Wissman, of Hughesville, MO, and Kenneth Blankenship, of Otterville, MO; five aunts; one uncle; and two cousins.

Pallbearers will be Steven Rath and Garrett Boyd.

Pettis Co., SSDI, http://ssdi.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi ,

Blankenship, Larry M. 55, 29Nov1944 - 06May2000, Sedalia, Pettis, MO, MO-499-48-5027

Pike

+2002, Louisiana, Pike Co., MO, Obituary

http://www.mocavo.com/visit?q=&url=http%3A%2F%2Fiagenweb.org%2Fboards%2Fmadison%2Fobituaries%2Findex.cgi%3Fread%3D269536%0A&m=4215c5fa7b5691fee4266cc99f8f4ebe

Columbia Daily Tribune, (Columbia, Missouri), Saturday, May 11, 2002

Sherman Dean Blankenship, 63, of Louisiana, Mo., died Thursday, May 9, 2002, in Perry [Ralls Co., MO].

Services will be at 11 a.m. Monday, May 13, at First Christian Church in Louisiana with the Rev. Al Boatman officiating. Burial will be in St. Charles Cemetery in St. Charles, Iowa.

Mr. Blankenship was born Jan. 16, 1939, to Lawrence and Lucille Bell Harmon Blankenship. He was a registered pharmacist and a member of First Christian Church in Louisiana, Ducks Unlimited and the National Rifle Association.

Survivors include his wife, Phoebe Blankenship; a son, Lawrence Blankenship of Webster City, Iowa; two daughters, Peg Lake of Sturgeon and Ruth Blankenship of Louisiana; a brother, Dennis Blankenship; and a sister, Sharon Roggemann.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

+2002, Louisiana, Pike Co., MO, Obituary

Hannibal Courier-Post, (Hannible, Missouri) Saturday, May 11, 2002

Sherman Dean Blankenship, 63, of Louisiana, died Thursday, May 9, 2002, in Perry [Ralls Co. MO].

Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Monday, May 13, at the First Christian Church in Louisiana. The Rev. Al Boatman will officiate. Burial will be at the St. Charles Cemetery in St. Charles, Iowa. Pallbearers will be Michael Roggemann, Mitchell Roggemann, Philip Roggemann, Tim Lake, Bud Roggemann and David Sterne.

Mr. Blankenship was born Jan. 16, 1939 to Lawerence W. and Lucille Blankenship. Mr. Blankenship was a registered pharmacist.

Survivors include his wife, Phoebe Blankenship; one son, Lawerence Blankenship and wife, Ann, of Webster City, Iowa; two daughters, Peg Lake, and husband, Tim, of Sturgeon, and Ruth Blankenship of the home; one brother, Dennis Blankenship, and wife, Carolyn; one sister, Sharon Roggemann, and husband, Bud; and five

grandchildren.

From Ann Blankenship editor(at)freemanjournal.net

Platte

+2009, Riverside, Platte Co., MO, Obituary

Wellington Daily News (KS) - February 17, 2009,

Wilma Berniece Wilkerson, age 82, passed away Feb. 14, 2009 at Cliffview At Riverside Rehab & Nursing Center in Riverside, MO. She was a retired stenographer and clerk for the Santa Fe Railroad from 1952 to 1986. Wilma Berniece (Morrison) Wilkerson was born on March 21, 1926 in Isabel, Kan., to Robert Adolph and Metta Berniece (Blankenship) Morrison.

She married Wilbur L. Wilkerson on Oct. 10, 1948 in Wellington. He preceded her in death on Feb. 20, 1996.

Wilma was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary, VFW Auxiliary, and the First United Methodist Church. She enjoyed cooking and spending time with family and friends.

She is preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Wilbur; daughter, Marsha; son, Gary; five brothers, Dale, Vern, Ralph, Ray, and Bob Morrison; and one sister, Shirley Albright.

Survivors include two sons, Terry Wilkerson and his wife Peggy of Kansas City, MO, and Jerry Wilkerson and his wife Yolanda of Wellington; daughter-in-law, Cheryl Wilkerson of Severy, Kan., brothers, Dave Morrison of Brighton, Colo., and Jim Morrison of Pretty Prairie; one sister, Geneva Poe of Milton; six grandchildren; Matthew Wilkerson of Chicago, Ill., Marcus Wilkerson of Wichita, Carrie Wilkerson and Andrew Wilkerson both of Kansas City, Mo., Jeremy Wilkerson of Ogden, and Metta Wilkerson of Burlington, Wisc.; one great-grandchild, Morgan Wilkerson-Vogt of Emporia.

Funeral Services will be held at Frank Funeral Home on Wednesday, Feb. 18, 2009 at 10 a.m. Pastor James Newman will officiate. Interment will follow the service at Osborne Cemetery in Mayfield.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

Platte Co., SSDI, http://ssdi.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi ,

Blankenship, James O. 76, 02Apr1930 - 04Jun2006, Camden Point, Platte, MO, MO-491-32-4862

Blankenship, Mattie M. 90, 12Aug1913 - 29Feb2004, Edgerton, Platte, MO, MO-487-36-3845

Blankenship, Jewell H. 91, 12Aug1912 - 31Dec2003, Kansas City, Platte, MO, MO-486-10-9875

Blankenship, Aldine 94, 25Jul1914 - 31Jul2008, Kansas City, Platte, MO, MO-497-34-2795

Blankenship, Nora 89, 23Mar1917 - 12Aug2006, Kansas City, Platte, MO, MO-500-07-6605

Blankenship, Marvin W. 74, 26Dec1931 - 03Jun2006, Platte City, Platte, MO, IA-481-32-1222

Phelps

+2002, Rolla, Phelps Co., MO, Obituary

The Houson Herald

Blankenship, Ernest Charles Son of Virgel Ezekiel Blankenship & Grace Viola Adkins

Blankenship, Virgel Son of Henry Washington Blankenship & Lillie Ellen Smith
Ernest Charles Blankenship, 88, son of Virgel and Grace Adkins Blankenship, was born July 11, 1914, at Hazelton. He died Oct. 13, 2002, at Rolla. Mr. Blankenship was a member of the New Life Free Will Baptist Church.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Pearl; his parents; and two grandchildren.
Surviving are two children, Howard Blankenship of Licking and Eunice Mize of Waynesville; one sister, Opal Copeland of Wentzville; one brother, Vernon Blankenship of Kansas City; five grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild.
Burial was in the Licking Cemetery under the di-rection of Evans Funeral Home.

http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec?htx=message&r=rw&p=surnames.blankenship&m=1748

From the Blankenship Board, Author: Theresa Griffiths theresagriffiths(at)iwon.com

Polk

+2004, Bolivar, Polk Co., MO, Obituary

http://bolivarmonews.com/obituaries/doris-j-blankenship/article_9eb20e3a-7947-5e67-9d68-eb8bdf6cc0f9.html

Doris J. Blankenship, 73, of Bolivar died at 9 p.m. Thursday, June 10, 2004, at St. John's Hospital, Springfield, [Greene Co., MO], after a lingering illness. She was born July 9, 1930, in Bolivar, the daughter of William Henry "Barney" Barnhouse and Allean Dorce Lunceford Barnhouse.

She was a lifelong resident of the Bolivar community and a member of the First Christian Church in Bolivar. She always liked a house full of people and giving food to those to take home when visiting. She enjoyed cooking and preparing dishes for other's needs. She volunteered for many church and civic activities. She was also into quilting and made quilts for her family as precious memories.

Survivors include her husband, Ray Blankenship of the home; one son, Dennis Blankenship and wife Karen of Bossier City, La.; three daughters, Barbara Cochran and husband Greg of Lebanon, Carolyn Short and husband Gary of Bolivar and Patty Swihart of Sedalia; three brothers, Charles Barnhouse, Bill Barnhouse and Bob Barnhouse, all of Bolivar; four sisters, Rose Mathews of Springfield, Ill., Janet Skidmore of Springfield, Pat Hood of Bolivar and Linda Benner of Independence; 10 grandchildren, Jeremy Cochran of Joplin, Jason Cochran of Lebanon, Sarah Swihart of Sedalia, Monica Swihart of Kansas City, Samuel Swihart of Sedalia, Daniel Blankenship, David Blankenship and Joy Blankenship, all of Bossier City, La., Lindsay Short of Bolivar and Ashley Hensley of Springfield; and one great-grandson, Myles Cochran of Joplin; and a host of other nieces, nephews, cousins and many friends.

Services were Sunday, June 13, in the Butler Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Dennis Blankenship, the Rev. Jerry Book and the Rev. Virgil Kearney officiating. Music was by Jason Cochran, Lindsay Short and Cheryl Bowers with JoBeth Maas as the pianist. Casket bearers were Jason Cochran, Jeremy Cochran, Gary Short, Greg Cochran, David Blankenship, Lonnie Hensley, also Daniel Blankenship and Samuel Blankenship, both serving in the U.S. Armed Forces. Burial was in the Greenwood Cemetery.

+2007, Bolivar, Polk Co., MO, Obituary

http://php.news-leader.com/Announcements/ObitView.php?NoticeID=40923&NoticeDate=&Keyword=blankenship

Judge Charles V. Barker, age 84, of Bolivar, Missouri, passed away at Citizens Memorial Hospital on Thursday, September 13, 2007. Charles was born December 30, 1922, to Jesse and Katie (Inglis) Barker.

He was drafted in 1943 and served in the Army Signal Corps and was discharged March of 1946. After serving in World War II,

Charles used his G.I. bill of rights to complete his studies at the University of Missouri with a Bachelor of Law degree in 1949, and was accepted into the Missouri Bar Association that same year. He sat up his law practice in Bolivar and maintained an independent practice as well as being elected as Prosecuting Attorney of Polk County in 1950 for two terms and serving 15 years as Juvenile Officer to the 30th Judicial Circuit under the appointment of Judge James P. Hawkins. In 1966 he was elected judge of the 30th Judicial Circuit where he served for 22 years, retiring January 1, 1989.

After committing his life to the Lord in 1949, he faithfully attended and supported Bolivar First Assembly of God. On August 13, 1949, Charles was united in marriage to Louise A. Warner, the same day he was notified he had passed the Missouri Bar Association examination. This union was blessed with four children.

He was preceded in death by his parents; one brother, Jesse William; one sister, Betty Blankenship; and two half sisters, Opha Belle Mische and Blanche Barker.

He is survived by his wife, Louise; daughters, Linda Ankrom and husband, Gary, of Bolivar, and Patricia Hirner and husband, Joe, of Hannibal, MO; sons, Stephen Barker of Bolivar, and John "Bill" Barker and wife, Julie, of Springfield, MO; 14 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren; one brother, Isaac Newton "I.N." Barker and wife, Virginia, of Halfway, MO; twin sister, Charlean Stalker of Bolivar; and numerous nieces, nephews and a host of friends.

Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. on Monday, September 17, 2007, at the First Assembly of God Church in Bolivar, Missouri, with Reverend Gary Ankrom officiating. Burial will follow at Greenwood Cemetery in Bolivar.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

+2009, Bolivar, Polk Co., MO, Funeral

http://php.news-leader.com/Announcements/ObitView.php?NoticeID=50310&NoticeDate=&Keyword=blankenship

Mr. Michael V. Blankenship, age 29, of Bolivar, passed away August 20, 2009.

Funeral services will be Sunday, August 23, 2009, at 2 p.m., in the Pitts Chapel of Greenlawn Funeral Homes, Bolivar.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

Polk Co., SSDI, http://ssdi.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi ,

Blankenship, Doris J. 73, 09Jul1930 - 10Jun2004, Bolivar, Polk, MO, MO-490-28-2351

Blankenship, W. E. 72, 14Mar1928 - 31Jan2001, Bolivar, Polk, MO, OK-444-24-2719

Blankenship, Edward 78, 05Mar1927 - 01Aug2005, Humansville, Polk, MO, MS-428-38-4260

Pulaski

+2003, Dixon, Pulaski Co., MO, Obituary

Miller County Autogram-Sentinel, February 2003

http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=60589248

Alvis Blankenship, 84, of Dixon died Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2003, at his home. He was born Jan. 21, 1919, in Vienna to William Ernest and Helena Krone Blankenship.

On May 26, 1946, he was married in Vienna to Mary Evelyn Yoakum, who survives at the home. Mr. Blankenship served with the U.S. Army overseas during World War II. He was a farmer and worked for Civil Service at Ft. Leonard Wood for 14 years until his retirement. He was a member of New Salem Baptist Church near Dixon.

Also surviving him are two sons, Floyd Blankenship and William "Pete" Blankenship, both of Iberia; two grandsons; and three great-grandchildren. A son, Ronald Blankenship, died Aug 4, 1977.

Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at Rekus Funeral Home in Iberia with the Rev. Charles Pentecost and the Rev. Louis Dunlap officiating. Burial will be in Wheeler Cemetery near Iberia.

+2007, Dixon, Pulaski Co., MO, Obituary

Edith Marie Williams, 91, of Dixon died Monday, June 11, 2007, at Capital Region Medical Center in Jefferson City. She was born Oct. 4, 1915, in Maries County to Elmer and Bertie Burnham Blankenship.

Mrs. Williams taught school for more than 38 years in many local schools and on an Indian reservation in Nevada. She was a member of Campground Christian Church.

On Jan. 29, 1938, she was married in Rolla to Howard Blaine Williams, who died Dec. 14, 1975.

Surviving are a son, Ted Williams of Dixon; a brother, Bill Blankenship of Iberia; and two sisters, Nina Pendleton and Imogene Wilson of Iberia.

Visitation will be held from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thurday at Rekus Funeral Home in Iberia with services immediately following. Bro. Manuel Seaton will officiate. Burial will be in Wheeler Cemetery near Dixon.

From Don Blankenship, tukDon(at)gmail.com

+2009, Dixon, Pulaski Co., MO, Obituary

https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/53052948/david-ausby-blankenship

David Ausby Blankenship, of Dixon, was born August 7, 1959, in Miller County, a son of Micheal Ausby and Loris Lorene (Howser) Blankenship, and departed this life at 8:16 p.m., Monday evening, May 11, 2009, at his residence in Dixon. David had attained the age of 49 years, 9 months and 4 days.

He had worked for Waste Management in Osage Beach.

David was united in marriage to Judy Ferguson who preceded him in death. In addition to his wife, his parents, and one sister, Wilma Robinson, preceded him in death.

Those left to mourn the passing of David include: one daughter, Ashley Mae Patswald, Camden County; three step-sons, Scott Cross, Jamie Cross and Travis Scott, all of Iberia; one sister and brother-in-law, Gladys and Earl Hargett, Richland; two nephews, William James Robinson and Daniel Aaron Hargett; one niece, Loretta Graham; and many other relatives and friends.

A memorial services was conducted for David at 1:00 p.m. Friday, may 11, 2009, in the Long-Gilbert Funeral Home, Dixon, with Pastor Gary Day, Hancock Christian Church, officiating. "Amazing Grace" and "I've Got A Mansion" were played for the funeral service. Inurnment was in the Union Cemetery, Iberia, under the direction of the Long-Gilbert Funeral Home, Dixon.

obituary contributed by Deb Jones

+2008, Richland, Pulaski Co., MO, Obituary

http://obitsforlife.com/obituary/138252/Blankenship-Veloris-Lee.php

Veloris Lee Blankenship, one of six children born to the union of the late James Edgar and Ruth Beatrice (Thompson) Rigsby, was born June 13, 1941 in Canadian, Texas. She departed this life at her home near Richland, Missouri on February 25, 2008 at the age of 66 years, 8 months and 11 days.

Veloris grew up and attended school in Texas. She married William Clark Blankenship on April 22, 1983. Clark preceded her in death on April 21, 2003. Veloris enjoyed watching and feeding birds, especially hummingbirds.

Veloris will be greatly missed by her sisters and brother: Betty Addington of Pampa, TX, Doris Julian (Jimmy) of Platter, OK, Mary Alfrie (Jimmy) of Abalene, TX, Joyce Potter of Pampa, TX and Harlan Rigsby (Rolla) of Wyandotte, OK; several nieces, nephews and other relatives and wonderful neighbors and friends.

A graveside service was held at 10:30 A.M. Saturday, March 1, 2008 at Mt. View Cemetery near Richland with Rev. Christopher Hendrix Sr. officiating.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

Pulaski Co., SSDI, http://ssdi.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi ,

Blankenship, Alvis 84, 21Jan1919 - 12Feb2003, Dixon, Pulaski, MO, MO-493-32-7730

Blankenship, David A. 49, 07Aug1959 - 11May2009, Dixon, Pulaski, MO, MO-497-68-2056

Blankenship, Veloris L. 66, 13Jun1941 - 25Feb2008, Richland, Pulaski, MO, TX-467-66-1917

Blankenship, William C. 62, 25Jul1940 - 21Apr2003, Richland, Pulaski, MO, MO-499-42-4752

Blankenship, Curtis R. 49, 10Nov1959 - 24Sep2009, Waynesville, Pulaski, MO, MD-218-76-2629

Ray

+2009, Hardin, Ray Co., MO, Obituary,

Kansas City Star , January 30, 2009

Janice K. Blankenship, 54, of Hardin, MO, passed away Jan. 29, 2009. Funeral services 2 p.m. Sat., Jan. 31 at Thurman Funeral Home, 507 E. Main St., Richmond, MO. (816-776-2233). P.E.O. service held at 1:45 prior to funeral service. Visitation 1-2 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home. Burial Hardin Cemetery.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

+2009, Hardin, Ray Co., MO, Obituary,

https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/33451946

Janice K. Blankenship, 54, of Hardin, died at 7:01 a.m., Thursday, Jan. 29, 2009, at Shirkey Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Richmond. Janice was born June 20, 1954 in Excelsior Springs, the daughter of William F. and Emma Catherine (Miller) Edgar.

Janice married Gary M. Blankenship of Hardin on April 22, 1983; he survives, of the home. She was a school teacher in the Lexington School District for 25 years before retiring. She lived in the Hardin area most of her life. She was a 1972 graduate of Hardin-Central High School. She received her Bachelor of Science and Master's Degrees in Business Education from Central Missouri State University in Warrensburg.

Janice was a member and Treasurer of the Hardin United Methodist Church and its B.R.I.C.K. Class. She was also a member of the Chapter CR of P.E.O., the National Education Association, the National Business Education Association and the Allen-Morton-Watkins Chapter of D.A.R.

Her parents preceded her in death.

In addition to her husband, survivors include: one son, Ryan M. Blankenship of Hardin; two sisters and brothers-in-law, Joyce Milligan and her husband, Gene, of Hamilton, Mo., and Karen Stigall and her husband, Richard, of Richmond; and one niece, Jenny Milligan.

Funeral services will be at 2 pm Saturday, Jan. 31, at Thurman Funeral Home in Richmond. Burial will be in Hardin Cemetery.

+2007, Lawson, Ray Co., MO, Obituary

http://obitsforlife.com/obituary/55224/Blankenship-H-Audene.php

H. Audene Blankenship 88 of Lawson, MO died Tuesday 13, 2007 in Excelsior Springs Convalescent Center after a short illness. Cremation is planned with a memorial service to be held at 2:00 p.m., Friday, March 16, 2007 at the Carson-Speaks Chapel. Inurnment will be in Floral Hills cemetery at a later date.

Mrs. Blankenship was born on August 25, 1918 in Skiatook, OK, the oldest of 3 children, to James Wesley Overton and Grace Dell (Murphy) Graves. She graduated from Skaitook High School in 1935. She then worked in the School District Superintendents Office for one year before leaving for Independence, MO to start nurses training at the Independence Sanitarium & Hospital School of Nursing in 1936. She graduated with a RN degree in 1939. On November 5, 1939 she married Dalmer A. Blankenship at the Christian Church in Marshall, MO.

She had been employed at Pratt-Whitney in the medical department, Independence Sanitarium and Hospital as a PRN and surgical nurse. She then took a job with Dr. Russell Etsenhouser. Upon his death Dr. Wallace Stacy took over the practice (Independence Womens Clinic) and she became his nurse retiring in 1983. After retirement she volunteered at Independence Regional Hospital until 2000. She was an active member of New Walnut Park Community of Christ Church until her move to Lawson, MO in 2002. She will be remembered for her gentle nature, her love of football, and her dedication to her family and friends.

She was preceded in death by her husband Dalmer on December 10, 1991; brothers, Leon Graves and Loren Graves; her parents and a granddaughter.

She is survived by two sons; C. Gary Blankenship and wife Nora of Lawson, MO and James C. Blankenship of Arizona City, AZ; four grandchildren, Rebecca Ziltz of Barnhart, MO, John Blankenship of Georgetown, TX, Cody Blankenship of Lees Summit, MO and Tim Couch of Excelsior Springs, MO; four great grandchildren and many friends.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

Ray Co., SSDI, http://ssdi.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi ,

Blankenship, Edith V. 81, 07Aug1921 - 05May2003, Hardin, Ray, MO, MO-487-74-4161

Blankenship, Ellen L. 84, 01Dec1917 - 20Mar2002, Hardin, Ray, MO, MO-487-44-4348

Ripley

Ripley Co., SSDI, http://ssdi.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi ,

Blankenship, Carl Z. 77, 24Dec1924 - 14Jan2002, Doniphan, Ripley, MO, MO-487-20-4929

Saint Charles

+2002, St. Peters, St. Charles Co., MO, Obituary
www.dailystatesman.com , Monday, January 21, 2002

Rick Little, the son of Faye Stafford Little and the late Nathaniel Little, was born in Evening Shade, AR. on July 30, 1950 and died at the St. Louis University Hospital in St. Louis on Jan. 17, 2002 at the age of 51. Mr. Little was a resident of St. Peters, MO.

Besides his father, he was preceded in death by two sons, Rick and Rodney Little and one daughter, Tonya Little.

Surviving are his mother, Faye Little of St. Peters; one son, Robert Tucci of Cedar Hill, MO; two daughters, Sonya Hardebeck of Fenton and Stacey Little of Valles Mines, MO; three brothers, Jimmy Little of Barnhart, Buddy Little of Florissant and Dale Little of Overland, Mo.; two sisters, Wanda Blankenship of Park Hills, MO. and Janie Sullivan of St. Peters; and five grandchildren.

Funeral services will be conducted on Sunday, Jan. 20 at 1 p.m. in the Watkins & Sons Funeral Chapel with Rev. Jimmie Kirby officiating. Interment will follow at the Hagy Cemetery in Dexter with Watkins & Sons Funeral Service of Dexter in charge of arrangements.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

Saint Charles Co., SSDI, http://ssdi.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi ,

Blankenship, Karen L. 56, 01Apr1947 - 08Jun2003, O Fallon, Saint Charles, MO, MO-490-54-8821

Blankenship, Norma E. 92, 13Aug1912 - 17Feb2005, Saint Charles, Saint Charles, MO, MO-487-52-0989

Blankenship, Ray E. 73, 23Jul1928 - 26May2002, Saint Charles, Saint Charles, MO, IL-331-24-4930

Blankenship, Robert 81, 06May1920 - 15Jan2002, Saint Charles, Saint Charles, MO, IL-332-12-6997

Blankenship, Dolores T. 77, 12Dec1927 - 11Aug2005, Saint Peters, Saint Charles, MO, MO-500-30-1866

Blankenship, Elsie G. 85, 10Jul1917 - 26Feb2003, Saint Peters, Saint Charles, MO, WA-537-14-9058

Blankenship, Florence 79, 13Sep1926 - 08Nov2005, Saint Peters, Saint Charles, MO, IL-321-20-0073

Blankenship, John V. 81, 20Mar1927 - 16Sep2008, Saint Peters, Saint Charles, MO, MO-494-28-9279

Blankenship, Juanita L. 79, 13Jan1924 - 05Jul2003, Saint Peters, Saint Charles, MO, MO-487-24-5117

Blankenship, Shannon M. 39, 15Oct1969 - 20Apr2009, Saint Peters, Saint Charles, MO, MO-487-70-4006

Blankenship, Thomas O. 67, 07Feb1940 - 16Dec2007, Wentzville, Saint Charles, MO, MO-496-40-4231

Saint Francois

Saint Francois Co., SSDI, http://ssdi.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi ,

Blankenship, Lorraine 91, 29Apr1911 - 07Mar2003, Bonne Terre, Saint Francois, MO, MO-490-52-7840

Blankenship, Adelberta K. 66, 08Nov1934 - 22Feb2001, Park Hills, Saint Francois, MO, MO-497-64-8210

Blankenship, Daniel J. 45, 01May1955 - 27Mar2001, Park Hills, Saint Francois, MO, MO-496-60-9912

Blankenship, Helen M. 83, 13Nov1924 - 05Dec2007, Park Hills, Saint Francois, MO, MO-498-24-2608

Saint Louis City

2008, St. Louis, St. Louis Co., MO, Obituary

http://www.newsandsentinel.com/page/content.detail/id/504873.html

Pat Murray Bredon, 83, of St. Louis, Mo., went home to be with his Lord on Thursday, April 24, 2008, in Crystal Oaks Residential Care, Crystal City, Mo.

He was born Feb. 13, 1925, in Richwood to the late Pat and Erie Bailes Bredon. He graduated from WVU, School of Forestry, and was a cartographer for the U.S. Government in St. Louis, where he retired in 1982. Pat served with the 88th Infantry Division in World War II. He was a staff sergeant who commanded a squad of 12 men in an infantry unit. He was in three major campaigns, the Po Valley, the North Apennines and the Rome Arnos. Pat received the African Middle Eastern Ribbon with three bronze stars, a Good Conduct Medal, Bronze Star Medal, Unit Citation and Combat Infantry Badge on June 18, 1944, along with many other awards. He was a Baptist by faith.

He is survived by two brothers, Jennings Dan (Winona) Bredon of Lower Burrell, Pa., and James Randel (Mary) Bredon of Vienna; sister, Joan Hurst of Huntington; 14 nieces and nephews and their wives and children; and special neighbors, nurses and friends at Crystal Oaks Residential Care, where he resided for the past nine years.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one brother, John; sister, Doris Jean; brother-in-law, George Hurst; and a special friend, Francis Montoya.

Services will be noon Tuesday at Simons-Coleman Funeral Home, Richwood, W.Va., with the Rev. Stanley Blankenship officiating. Friends may call two hours prior to services Tuesday at the funeral home. Interment will be in Little Union Cemetery, Calvin, W.Va.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2008, St. Louis City, MO, Obituary

http://threeriverspublishing.com/TRP/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1622:george-william-qskipq-mccann-jr&catid=18&Itemid=237

George William “Skip” McCann Jr., of St. Louis, Missouri, passed away suddenly Friday, August 8, 2008 at the age of 44 years.

He is survived by his wife, Kathy S. McCann (nee Blakely) of St. Louis, Missouri; son, Nicholas McCann; step children, Kenny and Marissa Blankenship; parents, Mamie and George “Phil” McCann Sr. of Cuba, Missouri; siblings, Toni Kaufer, Tracy Murray and Tammy (Dean) Haeuser; mother-in-law and father-in-law, Gloria and John Blakely; brother and sisters-in-law, Tammy (Mike) Bauman, John Jr. (Shelly) Blakely, Danette Blakely and Jessie Blakely; uncle of Shane McPherson, Shawn McPherson and Lindsey (Dan) Davis; other relatives and friends.

Funeral service Tuesday, August 12, 2008 at 9:15 a.m. at Kutis South County Chapel to Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church for 10 a.m. Mass. Services will conclude at church.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

Catholic Cemeteries of the Archdiocese of St. Louis

Cemetery First NameLast Name M/FBurial DateAge

CALVARY, BLANKENSHIP, BERNICE M. F, Dec 23 2003, 83

STS. P&P BLANKENSHIP, MARY V, F, Nov 13 2002, 75

http://www.archstl. org/cemeteries/

From: diane dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

Saint Louis

+2008, Mehlville, Saint Louis Co., MO, Obituary

https://www.legacy.com/obituaries/stltoday/obituary.aspx?page=lifestory&pid=17008450

Phil G. Blankenship, Tuesday, March 7, 2006.

Dear husband of Carol A. Blankenship (nee Dockery); dear father of Samantha Ann and Phillip Garland Blankenship; dear brother of Pamela (Mike) Powell and Robert (Sandy) Blankenship; dear uncle and friend.

Services: Funeral at the Kutis South County Chapel, 5255 Lemay Ferry Rd. at Butler Hill, Friday, March 10, 1 p.m. Interment Sheperd Hills Cemetery.

St. Louis Co., MO, Jefferson Barracks Nat.Cem., Burial

2900 Sheridan Road, Zip 63125, TX(314) 260-8691

Blankenship, Ida M. b. 06/19/1911, DOD 09/13/2000, Sec. P #513

Wife of Blankenship, Arthur L. Pvt USA

Blankenship, Mary V. b. 10/05/1925, DOD 07/27/2001, Sec. KK #101

Wife of Blankenship, John Charles Pvt USA

Blankenship, Mary I. b. 11/26/1923, DOD 08/16/2001, Sec. 1A #784

Wife of Blankenship, Warren K. PFC USA

Blankenship, James H. Pvt USA, b. 05/04/1921, DOD 11/01/2001, Sec. UU #783, WWII

Blankenship, Marian C. b. 06/15/1922, DOD 01/20/2003, Sec. 1-I #1902

Wife of Blankenship, Phil SSgt USMC

Blankenship, Elsie G. b. 07/10/1917, DOD 02/26/2003, Sec. Q #1400

Wife of Blankenship, Glenn V. Cpl USA

Blankenship, Ruby L. b.07/24/1920, DOD 01/28/2004, Sec. 1J #938

Wife of Blankenship, Elby E. TEC5 USA

From: Don Blankenship donblank(at)earthlink.net

Saint Louis Co., SSDI, http://ssdi.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi ,

Blankenship, Bernice M. 83, 07Feb1920 - 20Dec2003, Florissant, Saint Louis, MO, MO-489-01-6691

Blankenship, Ralph A. 77, 14Oct1926 - 18Jun2004, Florissant, Saint Louis, MO, MO-493-20-1957

Blankenship, Mary 74, 21Nov1930 - 19May2005, Hazelwood, Saint Louis, MO, MO-495-28-3992

Blankenship, Mary V. 75, 05Oct1925 - 27Jul2001, Hazelwood, Saint Louis, MO, MO-487-26-3530

Blankenship, Archie W. 79, 22Mar1926 - 25Feb2006, Saint Louis, Saint Louis, MO, MO-498-20-5869

Blankenship, Lillian M. 87, 02Jun1922 - 08Oct2009, Saint Louis, Saint Louis, MO, MO-495-12-5250

Blankenship, Lorene 83, 11Jun1920 - 08Dec2003, Saint Louis, Saint Louis, MO, AR-431-44-0238

Blankenship, Mary I. 77, 26Nov1923 - 16Aug2001, Saint Louis, Saint Louis, MO, MO-490-58-5394

Blankenship, Richard R. 72, 16Aug1936 - 11Jun2009, Saint Louis, Saint Louis, MO, MO-494-36-2156

Blankenship, Rosemary 72, 15Jan1934 - 28May2006, Saint Louis, Saint Louis, MO, IL-356-26-1849

Blankenship, Ruby L. 83, 24Jul1920 - 28Jan2004, Saint Louis, Saint Louis, MO, MO-490-12-9771

Blankenship, Shirley J. 71, 03Jan1935 - 10Dec2006, Saint Louis, Saint Louis, MO, MO-488-34-9668

Blankenship, Tim 67, 02Aug1940 - 16Mar2008, Saint Louis, Saint Louis, MO, MO-490-40-9800

Blankenship, Virginia L. 83, 13Sep1917 - 28Apr2001, Saint Louis, Saint Louis, MO, AR-430-10-4920

Blankenship, Voyd D. 80, 20Oct1925 - 01Jul2006, Saint Louis, Saint Louis, MO, MO-490-28-4525

Saline

+2008, Benton, Saline Co., MO, Obituary

seMissourian.com , Thursday, October 9, 2008,

Saundra Kay Wright Blankenship, 44, of Benton died Tuesday, Oct. 7, 2008, at her home. She was born July 30, 1964, in Cape Girardeau, daughter of Gary Jerriett and Carolyn Jean Young Wright.

She and Ricky Keith Blankenship were married Aug. 19, 1985, at Commerce, MO. Blankenship was employed by the American Red Cross. She was a member of Christian Mission.

She was preceded in death by her father and a brother.

Survivors include her husband; her mother of Scott City; a daughter, Beth Marshall of Gordonville; two brothers, Alan and Cleo Wright of Commerce; a sister, Vicki Carroll of Scott City; and a step grandson.

The funeral will be at 10 a.m. Friday at the chapel, with the Rev. William Marshall officiating. Burial will be in Oakdale Cemetery at Commerce.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

Ricky Keith Blankenship – b.02Feb1955 – Benton, MO: https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QJWK-DL43

Relatives - Saundra K. Blankenship, Saundra Kay Blankenship.

Scott

2002, Vanduser, Scott Co., MO, Obituary

www.dailystatesman.com , Wednesday, May 22, 2002

Donnie Chapman of Vanduser, son of the late Clarence William and Laudie Garner Chapman, was born April 26, 1946 in Vanduser and died Monday, May 20, 2002, at his home at the age of 56. Mr. Chapman was a veteran of United States Army and a self-employed carpenter.

Survivors include two sons, Michael Gene Chapman and Jeffrey Lee Chapman, both of Sikeston; one brother, Harold Chapman of Essex; two sisters, Connie Reece, his twin, and Mary Stalcup, both of Sikeston; and one grandchild. Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by one brother, Eugene Chapman.

Visitation will be held at the Ponder Funeral Home in Sikeston on Wednesday, May 22 from 5 p.m. until the time of funeral services beginning at 7 p.m. Rev. Gene Grimes and Rev. Bryan Blankenship will co-officiate. Interment will follow on Thursday, May 23 at 10 a.m. at the Memorial Park Cemetery with Ponder Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

Scott Co., SSDI, http://ssdi.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi ,

Blankenship, Saundra K. 44, 30Jul1964 - 07Oct2008, Benton, Scott, MO, MO-500-78-3627

Blankenship, Margie M. 81, 22Nov1924 - 04Oct2006, Scott City, Scott, MO, MO-498-26-5725

Blankenship, Betty J. 78, 05Jan1931 - 10Sep2009, Sikeston, Scott, MO, AR-430-52-4029

Blankenship, Colton E. 74, 29Aug1930 - 09Jun2005, Sikeston, Scott, MO, MO-499-32-3903

Stoddard

+2002, Advance, Stoddard Co., MO, Obituary
www.dailystatesman.com , Monday, April 1, 2002

John Blankenship of Advance and formerly of Zalma, son of the late James L. and Mary K. Phillips Blankenship, was born May 4, 1921 at Braggadocia, MO. and died at his home on Friday, March 29, 2002 after an extended illness, at the age of 80.

John was a retired farmer and an United States Army World War II Veteran. He was united in marriage to Edith Nash on Jan. 7, 1950 at Advance, she survives.

Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers and two sisters.

Besides his wife, he is survived by one son, Tim Blankenship of Zalma; by two daughters, LaDonna Dalton of Whitewater and Pat Baker of Advance; by two brothers, Elmer Blankenship of Poplar Bluff and Jack Blankenship of Advance; by one sister, Oda Mae Waller of Piedmont; by six grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and two step-grandchildren.

Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m., Monday, April 1 in the Morgan Funeral Chapel with Rev. Lee Roy Hefner officiating. Interment will follow at the Rock Point Cemetery near Advance with Morgan Funeral Home in Advance in charge of arrangements.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

+2002, Advance, Stoddard Co., MO, Obituary
www.dailystatesman.com , Friday, August 30, 2002

Lesa J. Blankenship, 42, of Advance, was born Sept. 12, 1959, at Sikeston, the daughter of Mary McMillion Thompson and the late Charles Sonny Thompson, and died Aug. 29, 2002, at St. Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau.

Mrs. Blankenship was a homemaker. On Sept. 27, 1980, she was married to Harold Blankenship at Advance, and he survives of the home.

Her father preceded her in death.

Other survivors include her mother Mary McMillion Thompson of Advance; paternal grandmother, Lillian Thompson of Advance; maternal grandmother, Mary McMillion of Bloomfield; two brothers, Clay Thompson of Puxico and Brandon Thompson of Advance; two sisters, Julie Vandermierden of Glennon and Rena Thompson of Puxico.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 1, 2002, at the Morgan Funeral Chapel in Advance with Rev. Ray Placher officiating. Interment will follow at Morgan Memorial Park at Advance.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

+2002, Advance, Stoddard Co., MO, Obituary
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/161646572

Jack L. Blankenship, 77, of Advance was born Aug. 23, 1929, at Braggadocio, Mo., the son of James "Lawrence" and Mary Katherine Phillips Blankenship. He passed away Oct. 26, 2006. at Saint Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau.

Jack was a retired construction worker. Jack and Betty Berry were united in marriage on May 22, 1950, at St. Louis, and she survives at their home.

Other survivors include a son, Harold Blankenship of Advance; a daughter, Judy Galavis of Maysville, Okla.; a brother, Elmer Blankenship of Poplar Bluff, Mo.; three grandchildren, Latasha Tidwell of Advance, Libby Potts of Paoli, Okla., Leisha Keesee of Elmora City Okla.; and four great-grandchildren.

Funeral will be at 2 p.m. Monday at the funeral home. The Rev. Ray Placher will officiate, with burial in Morgan Memorial Park.

+2003, Bernie, Stoddard Co., MO, Obituary

www.dailystatesman.com , Wednesday, July 9, 2003

Stella Marie Miller, daughter of the late Elmer Rains and Lynnie Blankenship Rains, was born on November 28, 1918, in Deering, and died at Three Rivers Healthcare North Campus in Poplar Bluff on Monday, July 7, 2003, at the age of 84.

Mrs. Miller had worked as a housekeeper at the hospital in West Plains for several years and had attended the Bernie Christian Church. She was united in marriage to Charles Afton Miller in 1936. He preceded his wife in death in 1979.

Mrs. Miller is survived by one step-son, Carnell Miller of Blytheville, Ark.; two sisters, Elizabeth Batey of Bernie and Mary Davidson of Flint, Mich.; and by several nieces and nephews.

Besides her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by one sister, Agnes Hasket.

Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m., Thursday, July 10, 2003, at the Rainey-Mathis Funeral Home in Bernie, with the Rev. Ron Williams officiating. Interment will follow in the Bernie Cemetery.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

1920 Census, Braggadocio, Pemiscot Co., MO,

Raines, Elmer 25, M, TN, Head,

Raines, Linnie 26, F, MO, Wife,

Raines, Agnes 05, F, MO, Dau,

Raines, John E. 02, M, MO, Son,

Raines, Stella M. 01, F, MO, Dau,

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+2002, Dexter, Stoddard Co., MO, Obituary

www.dailystatesman.com , Monday, March 4, 2002

Fred R. Brown, son of the late Charles B. Brown and Carrie Blankenship Brown, was born on Aug. 26, 1911 at Dexter and died in the Missouri Southern Healthcare in Dexter on March 1, 2002, at the age of 90.

Mr. Brown was a member of the First Baptist Church in Bernie, a retired farmer and diesel mechanic, a 50 year member of the Bernie Masonic Lodge, a member of the St. Louis Valley Scottish Rite and Shriner. He was united in marriage to Daisy Pyle on July 26, 1994 at July 26, 1994.

Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by one son, Charles Edward Brown; by four brothers, Victor Brown, Arthur Brown, Earl Brown, and Charley Brown; by two sisters, Margaret Davis and Marie Tillman.

Mrs. Brown survives of the home in Dexter. Besides his wife, he is survived by one son, Jim Brown of Hallsville, MO; by two daughters, Barbara Mills of Dexter and Shirley Miller of Sikeston; by six grandchildren; by six great-grandchildren; and by one great-great-grandchild.

Funeral services will be conducted, today, Sunday, March 3 at 2 p.m. in the Rainey-Mathis Funeral Chapel with Rev. John Knapp officiating. Interment will follow in the Bernie Cemetery with Rainey-Mathis Funeral Home of Bernie in charge of arrangements.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

1930 Census, Liberty, Stoddard Co., MO,

Brown, Charles B. 54, M, IL, Head,

Brown, Carrie E. 43, F, IL, Wife,

Brown, Arthur A. 20, M, NE, Son,

Brown, Fred 18, M, MO, Son,

Brown, Earl 16, M, TX, Son,

Brown, Charlie Jr. 14, M, TX, Son,

Brown, Margaret 11, F, TX, Dau,

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+2003, Dexter, Stoddard Co., MO, Obituary

www.dailystatesman.com , Monday, May 5, 2003

Bert Farmer Minton, 85, died Thursday, May 1, 2003 at the Beverly Health and Rehabilitation Center in Dexter. Born May 24, 1917 in Dexter, son of the late Marion T. and Stella Farmer Minton, he was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Dexter. Mr. Minton was a former heavy equipment operator, worked at McFaw Land Company, Liberty Township Collector, a veteran of the United States Army serving in World War II, a member of the American Legion, V.F.W., D.A.V. and Dexter Masonic Lodge. On September 3, 1941 at Essex, he married Martha D. Miles. She survives of the home.

Other survivors include two daughters, Victoria L. Matthes and Robyn A. Brown, both of Dexter; and four grandchildren, Stephen Matthes of Carrizo Springs, Texas, Kathryn Parsons, Jessica Matthes and Miles Brown all of Dexter. Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by one daughter, Elizabeth Minton; one brother, Fred E. Minton; and two sisters Myrtle Blankenship and Lindell Stroud.

Funeral service will be conducted at 2 p.m., Monday, May 5, 2003 in the Rainey-Mathis Funeral Chapel with Rev. Fred Leist officiating. Interment will follow in the Dexter Cemetery. PAID

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

+2005, Dexter, Stoddard Co., MO, Obituary

www.dailystatesman.com , Monday, February 21, 2005

Norma Blankenship, the daughter of the late John and Mertie Miller Lynn, was born in Campbell, Missouri on August 13, 1912, and passed away in the National Health Care Center in St. Charles, Missouri on February 17, 2005, at the age of 92 years, 6 months and 4 days.

On June 30, 1937, she was married to J. C. Blankenship; he preceded her in death on March 25, 1988. Mrs. Blankenship had lived in Dexter since 1946 and moved to St. Charles nineteen months ago. She was a member of First Baptist Church in Dexter, Missouri.

She is survived by one daughter: Mildred Borders of St. Charles, Missouri, three grandchildren, and five great grandchildren. Many other relatives and friends also survive.

Funeral services will be held on Sunday, February 20, 2005, at 2:00 p.m. in the Watkins &Sons Chapel in Dexter, Missouri with the Rev. James Black of Malden, Missouri assisting. Burial will follow in the Woodlawn Cemetery in Campbell, Missouri with Watkins & Sons Funeral Service of Dexter, Missouri in charge of arrangements.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

+2005, Dexter, Stoddard Co., MO, Obituary

www.dailystatesman.com , Tuesday, May 3, 2005

Robert Warren Blankenship, son of the late Dale Blankenship and Myrtle Minton Blankenship, was born Oct. 8, 1925, in Dexter where he resided all of his life and died Monday, May 2, 2005, at his residence in Dexter at the age of 79.

Mr. Blankenship was a member of the First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), a veteran in the Army of World War II, a member of the American Legion, Veterans of Foreign Wars, Elks Lodge in Dexter, past president of the Dexter Chamber of Commerce, former member of the Dexter Rotary Club, and served on the Dexter Hospital Board. He attended Dexter Public Schools and was a graduate of Southeast Missouri State University in Cape Girardeau. He was active in the banking business and retired from Union Planters Bank in 1990. He was an avid sportsman, enjoyed hunting, golf, fishing and had a passion for duck hunting. He was united in marriage to Mary Ellen Robinson on Dec. 19, 1947, in Dexter. Mrs. Blankenship survives of the home in Dexter.

Besides his wife, Mary Ellen Blankenship, other survivors include two sons, Richard Warren Blankenship and his wife, Kaye of Dexter, and Robert Scott Blankenship and his wife Jana of Dexter; two grandsons, Jon Matthew Blankenship of Dexter and Robert Weslee Blankenship of Phoenix, Ariz.; two granddaughters, Jordan Lin Blankenship and Jessica Stroud Blankenship, both of Dexter; and one brother, Dr. Dale Minton Blankenship of Savannah, Ga. Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by one grandson, Thomas Dale Blankenship.

Visitation will be held from 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. Wednesday, May 4, 2005, at the Rainey-Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter. Memorial service will follow at 2 p.m. Wednesday, May 4, 2005, in the Rainey-Mathis Funeral Chapel with Rev. Vaughn Wright officiating. Entombment will be held at the Missouri State Veterans Cemetery in Bloomfield following memorial service. Paid

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2006, Dexter, Stoddard Co., MO, Obituary

http://obitsforlife.com/obituary/246821/McBroom-William-Wallis-Bill.php

William W. "Bill" McBroom, son of the late Filden Samuel and Eunice M. Pippens McBroom, was born in St. Louis, Missouri on December 5, 1944, and passed away at the Missouri Southern Healthcare Facility in Dexter, Missouri on February 20, 2006, at the age of 61 years, 2 months and 15 days.

He was a former of Malden and Richland and had lived in Dexter for many years. He was an avid bowler and bingo player. He had spent twenty years as a School Bus Driver before retiring. He was a member of the Eagles Aerie and the Elks Lodge in Dexter, Missouri. He served in the U.S. Marine Corps. during the Vietnam War, receiving a Purple Heart, Marine Corps Good Conduct Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Vietnamese Service Medal, and the Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal. He was a member of the VFW Post in Lilbourn, Missouri and was a lifetime member of the DAV chapter in Dexter, Missouri.

Surviving are one daughter, Gillian Elizabeth Cagle of Dexter, Missouri; one son, Aaron Gilbert McBroom of Dexter, Missouri; two step-sons, David Shepard and Ronnie Joe Cannady both of Bernie, Missouri; one step-daughter, Debbie Freeman of Parma, Missouri; six grandchildren, Chelsee Eagle, Adam Eagle, Trevor Burnham, Johnna McBroom, Austin Shepard and Adysen Shepard, two brothers, Darrell T. McBroom of Oak Ridge, Tennessee, Jerry Paiton McBroom of Pevely, Missouri; three sisters, Betty Lou Risse, Lena Mae Barbara Rogers and Patricia Ann Blankenship all of Dexter, Missouri and a special friend, Rita Clawson of Dexter, Missouri. Other relatives and many friends also survive.

He was preceded in death by one brother, Denver Eugene McBroom; and one sister, Evelyn Sue Rollins.

Funeral services will be held at 1:00 PM on Friday, February 24, 2006, at the Watkins & Sons Chapel in Dexter with Rev. of , Missouri officiating. Interment will follow in the Missouri Veteran's Cemetery in Bloomfield, Missouri.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

Patricia Ann Blankenship – b.11Dec1948 - Dexter, MO: https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:2M49-H53

Relatives - Christie I. Blankenship, Kellie Blankenship, Kristie I. Blankenship.

+2006, Dexter, Stoddard Co., MO, Obituary

www.dailystatesman.com , Tuesday, July 18, 2006

Rick Blankenship, son of Mary Ellen Blankenship and the late Robert "Bob" Blankenship, was born on May 8, 1951, at Poplar Bluff and died on Monday, July 17, 2006, at his residence in Dexter at the age of 55. He was united in marriage to his wife Elizabeth Kaye Williams on Aug. 14, 1979, at Dexter. Mrs. Blankenship survives of the home in Dexter.

Rick was a loving man, a loving husband to Kaye, a loving father to his sons, Matt and Tommy, as well as to "all the lost boys" he "took to raise", a loving brother to Scott and a loving son to Bob and Mary Ellen. Rick was a spiritual man, and he loved his church, the Dexter First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) where he had attended since birth. He was an elder, a choir member, and had served on the diaconate and many other church boards and committees. Rick loves music, whether singing in his choir or keeping the beat with his band Flashback. He loved celebrations, especially get-togethers with family and with his many friends. Rick loved the outdoors, particularly when golfing, hunting, fishing, or riding his new motorcycle was involved. This multi-talented "renaissance man" loved programming computers, creating, fixing up things and just figuring out how things worked. Rick was an Elk. An Elk is never forgotten, never forsaken.

He was preceded in death by his father, Robert "Bob" Blankenship, and one son, Tommy Blankenship.

Besides his wife, Kaye Blankenship of Dexter, other survivors include his mother, Mary Ellen Blankenship of Dexter; one son, Matt Blankenship of Dexter; and by one brother, Scott Blankenship of Dexter.

Memorial services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Wednesday, July 19, 2006, in the Rainey-Mathis Funeral Chapel in Dexter with Rev. Vaughn Wright officiating. Interment will follow in the Dexter Cemetery. Paid

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2007, Dexter, Stoddard Co., MO, Obituary

www.dailystatesman.com, Friday, August 31, 2007

Iris Delene Chasteen, daughter of the late Thomas and Mallie Gregory Whittle, was born on November 19, 1924 in Burnet, Ark. and died at her residence in Dexter on August 27, 2007 at the age of 82. Mrs. Chasteen was a member of the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses in Dexter, a homemaker and a resident of Dexter.

Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by one son, Calvin Joiner; one brother, Hubert Whittle; and two sisters, Etole Blankenship and Sue Prichard.

She is survived by one son, Tom Burris and wife Willa of Dexter; two daughters, Brenda Lillard and husband Gaylon and Danetta Cates and husband Jim both of Dexter; one brother, Harlon Whittle of Poplar Bluff; five grandchildren, Debbie Heald, Darrell Lillard, Paul Smith, Crystal Smith and Mark Joiner; and eight great-grandchildren.

A memorial service will be held on Saturday, September 1, 2007 at 2 p.m. at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses in Dexter with Allen Laszewski officiating. Interment will follow at a later date.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

Stoddard Co., SSDI, http://ssdi.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi ,

Blankenship, Betty J. 75, 30May1932 - 23Jul2007, Advance, Stoddard, MO, MO-499-32-1413

Blankenship, Jack L. 77, 23Aug1929 - 26Oct2006, Advance, Stoddard, MO, MO-489-32-8876

Blankenship, John W. 80, 04May1921 - 29Mar2002, Advance, Stoddard, MO, MO-488-34-6413

Blankenship, Lavene C. 70, 15Mar1930 - 17Sep2000, Dexter, Stoddard, MO, MO-499-32-9493

Blankenship, Robert W. 79, 08Oct1925 - 02May2005, Dexter, Stoddard, MO, MO-499-22-5249

Taney

+2007, Branson, Taney Co., MO, Obituary

http://php.news-leader.com/Announcements/ObitView.php?NoticeID=41503&NoticeDate=&Keyword=blankenship

James R. Blankenship, age 62, of Branson, Missouri, passed away on Saturday, October 27, 2007, in his home in Branson. He was born on April 27, 1945, in Sikeston, Missouri, the son of James Lynn and Elvine Camille Nelson Blankenship. He had been a resident of the Branson community since 1993 and had worked in security before his illness.

Survivors include his wife, Paula Jane Eddy Blankenship of the home; four children, James Edward Blankenship and wife, Marci, of Nixa, Michelle Marie Bell and husband, Leon, of Astoria, New York, Jody Ann Barraco and husband, Frank, of Chesterfield Township, Michigan, and Todd David Blankenship and wife, Bridget, of Nixa, Missouri; one sister, Emma Jane Condy and husband, Ralph, of Houston, Texas; son-in-law Salvatore Migliaro of East Haven, Connecticut; and 17 grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents; a daughter, Deena Lynn Migliaro; and two brothers, Carl David Blankenship and Lynn Allen Blankenship.

Funeral services will be held at 3 p.m. Tuesday, October 30, 2007, in Greenlawn Funeral Home, Branson, Missouri, with Pastor Jeff Sippy and Tony Orlando officiating.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

+2008, Hollister, Taney Co., MO, Obituary

http://php.news-leader.com/Announcements/ObitView.php?NoticeID=42839&NoticeDate=&Keyword=blankenship

Roy Don Rhoads, 72, of Hollister, MO, passed away on Jan. 23, 2008. Known by many as Don, he was born October 11, 1935, in Haskell, TX, to Thurman and Clara Rhoads.

He married Barbara Merchant in 1955. They have lived in Hollister, MO, for the past 15 years, moving here from Oklahoma. He was a graduate of Haskell High School in Haskell, Texas, and also held degrees from Hardin-Simmons University, Abilene, Texas, and Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, Fort Worth, TX.

He was preceded in death by his parents; one sister, Carolyn Kitchens; and one son, Dean Rhoads.

He is survived by his wife, Barbara Rhoads of Hollister, MO; one sister, Sue Blankenship and husband, Wayne, of Denton, TX; daughters, Adelia Shoemake of Chickasha, OK, and Renae Seely of Denton, TX; daughter-in-law Pamella Niell of Jonesboro, AR; son Don Rhoads and his wife, Leslie, of Pampa, TX; six grandsons: Justin Blunk, Jarrod Blunk, Canaan Rhoads, Corban Rhoads, Branston Rhoads and A.J. Seely; and three great-grandchildren.

A funeral service was held in Chickasha, OK, on Saturday, Jan. 26, 2008, with burial in Fairlawn Cemetery.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

Wayne A. Blankenship – b.1937 - Denton, TX; https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QJPS-HMR5

Relatives - Wanda S. Blankenship.

Taney Co., SSDI, http://ssdi.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi ,

Blankenship, Algia M. 94-95, 23Nov1909 - 21Nov2004, Branson, Taney, MO, MO-497-40-7791

Blankinship, Dan E. 82, 25Mar1924 - 04Feb2007, Branson, Taney, MO, CA-565-26-3033

Blankenship, James R. 62, 27Apr1945 - 27Oct2007, Branson, Taney, MO, MI-366-46-2905

Blankenship, Martha 93, 03Apr1915 - 21Nov2008, Branson, Taney, MO, MT-517-26-3611

Texas

+2003, Houston, Texas Co., MO, Obituary
The Houson Herald

Ellen Grace Elizabeth Wilson Blankenship, 90, daughter of Bishop Thomas and Ellen JuDythia Gawthrop Wilson, was born Jan. 28, 1912, at Rocky Branch. She died Jan. 6, 2003, at Houston.

She married A. B. "Jim" Blankenship May 9, 1931. They had five children. The Blankenships made their home in the Solo community until moving to Houston in 1996. Mrs. Blankenship was a member of the New Hope Baptist Church for more than 60 years. She served as pianist for many of those years as well as in other positions in the Sunday School and church. The last time she was in the church was the week before Christmas, when Ellen Rose brought her home from Springfield. She wanted to see the Christmas decorations and was disappointed she was unable to attend the Christmas program.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband March 1999; one son, Dickie; one brother, Tom Wilson; and two sisters, Roberta Lewis and Ruth Wilson.

Surviving are four children, Dale Blankenship and Ellen Rose Henderson of Springfield, Sandra Craven of Houston and Nancy Heavrin of Mountain View; two sisters, Ruby Vandivort of Houston and Virginia Buchholz of Champlin, Minn.; five grandchildren and five greatgrandchildren.
Burial was in the New Hope Cemetery under the direction of Evans Funeral Home of Houston.

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From the Blankenship Board, Author: Theresa Griffiths theresagriffiths(at)iwon.com

Texas Co., SSDI, http://ssdi.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi ,

Blankenship, E. C. 88, 11Jun1914 - 13Oct2002, Licking, Texas, MO, MO-500-12-0041

Blankenship, Grace E. 90-91, 28Jan1912 - 05Jan2003, Houston, Texas, MO, MO-489-36-7425

Blankenship, Mable 92, 23Nov1914 - 17May2007, Cabool, Texas, MO, MO-487-36-7999

Wayne

2004, Piedmont, Wayne Co., MO, Obituary

http://www.genealogybuff.com/mo/south/webbbs_config.pl/noframes/read/181

Walter P. "Joe" Mauzy, 73, of Piedmont died Sunday, April 4, 2004, at his residence. Mr. Mauzy was born Dec. 15, 1930, at Graniteville.

He was a member of the Victory Baptist Temple in Piedmont and a retired switchman for Terminal Railroad in St. Louis.

On Oct. 25, 1949, he married Betty L. Plymale. She preceded him in death Aug. 17, 2003.

Survivors include two daughters, Janet Valencia of Manlius, N. Y. and Jackie Mauzy-Fieser of St. Ann; one sister, Rosemary Blankenship of Ironton; one brother, James Mauzy of Ironton and three grandchildren.

The funeral service will follow at 1 p.m. in the funeral chapel with the Rev. Ric Stiegman officiating. Burial will be in the Masonic Cemetery in Piedmont.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

Rosemary Blankenship – b.10Jan1940 – Ironton, MO: https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QJRF-8MBT

Relatives - John Grant Blankenship.

John Grant Blankenship – b.29Sep1964 - Ironton, MO:

https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QJWK-DMTW

Relatives - Elizabeth Ellen Blankenship, Rosemary Blankenship.

2002, Wappapello, Wayne Co., MO, Obituary
www.dailystatesman.com , Wednesday, August 14, 2002

William L. Lucas, 66, of Wappapello, was born Sept. 11, 1935, the son of the late Lewis and Elene Griffith Lucas, and died Monday, Aug. 12, 2002, at his home.

Mr. Lucas was a retired gunnery sergeant with the U.S. Marine Corps. He served in the Korean War and the Vietnam War. He was a member of the Disabled American Veterans and a Fleet Reserve member. He was also a member of Oglesville General Baptist Church.

Mr. Lucas was united in marriage on June 1, 1977, to Norma Jean Wilcox, and she survives of the home. Other survivors include four sons, William Lucas, Jr., of Coryville, Tenn., Darrell Johnson of Phoenix, Ariz., Holland Wilcox of St. Louis, and Charles Wilcox of Qulin; four daughters, Mildred Blankenship of Jacksboro, Tenn., Patricia Stewart of Bloomington, Ind., Rhonda Hager of St. Louis, and Cindy Fischer of St. Louis; 15 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a son, Harry Allen Lucas.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, Aug. 15, 2002, at the Morgan Funeral Chapel in Advance with Rev. Doug Richmond officiating. Interment will follow at Morgan Memorial Park in Advance.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

Mildred E. Blankenship – b.01Sep1944 - Jacksboro, TN: https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:KYMT-G4C

Relatives - Ervin L. Blankenship, Jr., Julie A. Blankenship.

Wayne Co., SSDI, http://ssdi.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi ,

Blankenship, Douglas W. 41, 20Jun1965 - 03Jan2007, Wappapello, Wayne, MO, MO-495-78-5297

Webster

+2007, Seymour, Webster Co., MO, Funeral

http://php.news-leader.com/Announcements/ObitView.php?NoticeID=42296&NoticeDate=&Keyword=blankenship

Mr. Terry Dean Blankenship, 36, of Seymour, MO, passed away December 30, 2007, in his residence.

Services will be held 2 p.m. Thursday, January 3, 2008, in the Holman-Howe Chapel, Seymour, MO, with Rev. Danny Cottengim and Bro. Bobby Simmons officiating, under direction of Holman-Howe Funeral Home of Seymour. Burial will follow in the Liberty Cemetery north of Seymour.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

+2007, Seymour, Webster Co., MO, Funeral

https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/23725556

Terry Dean Blankenship, son of Bennie Everett Yarger and Vera June Blankenship, was born January 1, 1971 in Springfield, Missouri. He departed this life Sunday, December 30, 2007 in his home, near Seymour, Missouri at the age of thirty-six years, eleven months and thirty days.

Terry was born in Springfield, and had lived in the Seymour area most of his life. He had accepted Christ as his Lord and Savior on February 2, 2007 during a revival at the Seymour Freewill Baptist Church. He enjoyed hunting and fishing; he loved to go horseback riding, and liked to hunt for arrowheads. He was a caring family man and loved all of the children in his life.

He was preceded in death by his father, and a brother, Jerry Dale Bennett.

He is survived by his mother, June, of the home; three children, Corey Sartin and Summer Wright, of Seymour, Missouri and Olivia Blankenship, of Mansfield, Missouri; two brothers, Dwayne Claxton, and his wife, Melissa, of Seymour, Missouri, and Heath Yarger and his wife, Robin, of Rogersville, Missouri; two sisters, Debbie Merriman, of Springfield, Missouri, and Bridgett Cantrell, and her husband Darin, of Seymour, Missouri; his nieces and nephews, Lynzie, Mackenzie, Melonie, Kaleb, Kleo, Preston, Allison, and Mary Gail; a number of aunts and uncles, and a host of other relatives and many dear friends.

Services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Thursday, January 3, 2008, in the Holman-Howe Funeral Home, Seymour. Burial will be in the Liberty Cemetery.

+2009, Seymour, Webster Co., MO, Obituary

http://php.news-leader.com/Announcements/ObitView.php?NoticeID=49649&NoticeDate=&Keyword=blankenship

Oscar Dale Lorenz, 82, of Seymour, Mo., passed away Tuesday, June 23, 2009, in Cox Medical Center South, in Springfield, Mo. He was born in Seymour, July 14, 1926, the son of Siegfried and Edith (Cook) Lorenz.

He was preceded in death by his parents; and a sister, Tessie Hinds. He was a retired carpenter and a U.S. Army veteran of World War II.

He is survived by a brother, Wayne Lorenz of Lee's Summit, Mo.; a sister, Wanda Blankenship and husband, Cecil of Rogersville, Mo.; seven nephews; and five nieces.

Graveside services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, June 27, 2009, in Seymour Masonic Cemetery, with Rev. Gene Terry officiating, under direction of Holman-Howe Funeral Home of Seymour.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

+2009, Seymour, Webster Co., MO, Obituary

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Jackie Dale Blankenship, son of Floyd D. and Janice I. (Gibson) Blankenship, was born December 29, 1958 in Springfield, Missouri. He departed this life Sunday, September 13, 2009 in his home in Seymour, Missouri, at the age of fifty-years, eight months, and fourteen days. On June 30, 1979 he was united in marriage to Loretta Ann Tucker and to this union two sons were born.

He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Floyd and Gladys Blankenship; his maternal grandparents, Chester and Mildred Gibson; his uncle and aunt, Johnnie and Loretta Blankenship; and a cousin, Bobby Blankenship.

Jackie is survived by his loving wife, Loretta, of the home; two sons, Bruce Blankenship, of St. Louis, Missouri, and Ricky Blankenship, of the home; his parents, Floyd and Janice Blankenship, of Seymour, Missouri; his father-in-law and mother-in-law, Bruce and Ann Tucker, of Springfield, Missouri; a brother, Charles Blankenship, and his wife, Lori, of Rogersville, Missouri; a sister, Karen Hoagland, and her husband, Danny, of Seymour, Missouri; a brother-in-law, Bruce Ray Tucker, and his wife, Kathryn, of Oxford, Alabama; two nieces, Rachel Hoagland, and Sara Tucker; a nephew, Cody Blankenship; as well as a host of other relatives and many dear friends.

He was a lifelong resident of Seymour, where he graduated from Seymour High School in the Class of 1977. He had worked at Camperville in Rogersville, Missouri and was currently employed at Hutchins Steel Processors in Seymour as a Production Supervisor in the Finish Department. Jackie had made his profession of faith in Christ and attended the United Methodist Church in Seymour. He was a member of Hazelwood Masonic Lodge #459 AF and AM and served as North Ward Alderman on the Seymour City Council for over twenty years. He devoted his life to his family, friends, and serving his community. In his spare time he enjoyed hunting, gardening, woodworking and babying his '61 Chevy pickup. Jackie was a loving and devoted husband, father, son, brother, uncle and was a caring neighbor and friend. We celebrate his life and accomplishments and will treasure the wonderful memories he has created for his family and friends.

Services will be 1:30 p.m. Thursday, September 17, 2009 in Holman-Howe Chapel of Seymour, Missouri with Reverend Duncan Cline officiating. Burial will be in Seymour Masonic Cemetery.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

Webster Co., SSDI, http://ssdi.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi ,

Blankenship, Montie M. 99, 09Sep1905 - 06Jan2005, Marshfield, Webster, MO, MO-490-68-8034

Blankenship, Arthur E. 68, 30Oct1937 - 10Jan2006, Seymour, Webster, MO, IL-355-30-4432

Blankenship, Terry 36, 01Jan1971 - 30Dec2007, Seymour, Webster, MO, MO-490-70-5720

Wright

Wright Co., SSDI, http://ssdi.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi ,

Blankenship, Larry L. 64, 01Mar1945 - 15Apr2009, Grovespring, Wright, MO, MO-490-48-3015

Blankenship, Dan G. 64, 31May1941 - 07Mar2006, Norwood, Wright, MO, MO-487-44-0288