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

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

Blankenship, Anita G. 57, 15May1950 - 19Jan2008, (72) NC-239-96-3879

Blankenship, Anthony C. 50, 19Mar1954 - 15Oct2004, (72) WV/NC-232-88-5416

Blankenship, Arthur E. 58, 18Jul1944 - 23Feb2003, (72) NC-240-64-6694

Blankenship, Bobbie K. 19, 14Nov1985 - 27May2005, (FO) NC-237-71-7734

Blankenship, Bruce H. 51-52, 27Apr1954 - 09Apr2006, (72) WV/NC-232-90-5435

Blankenship, Charles E. 59, 26May1947 - 27Jan2007, (72) WV/NC-232-74-8415

Blankenship, Clara M. 39, 19Sep1968 - 29Feb2008, (72) NC-243-37-0968

Blankenship, Dallie 48, 12Jun1952 - 18Nov2000, (72) WV/NC-232-88-9907

Blankenship, Dana K. 28, 22 Jan 1978 - 20 Aug 2006, (72) NC-244-31-1874

Blankenship, David 55, 02Feb1949 - 01Sep2004, (72) WV/NC-232-74-1994

Blankenship, Eddie L. 63, 22May1944 - 19Oct2007, (72) NC-245-68-0967

Blankenship, George W. 62, 17May1945 - 06Jun2007, (72) NC-241-66-1742

Blankenship, Jeannie L. 49, 17Oct1951 - 11 Mar2001, (72) WV/NC-232-74-0626

Blankenship, Kimberly A. 39, 17Aug1964 - 29Aug2003, (72) NC-245-31-6543

Blankenship, Larry G. 51, 02May1951 - 21Jan2003, (72) NC-242-80-0617

Blankenship, Lillian M. 78, 25Jul1922 - 26Oct2000, (72) NC-246-14-3363

Blankenship, Lucille C. 84, 10 Aug 1922 - 30 Nov 2006, (72) NC-244-96-3214

Blankenship, Madeline M. 78, 29May1921 - 10Feb2000, (none specified) WV/NC-232-04-4517

Blankenship, Mark S. 41, 21Jan1960 - 17Feb2001, (72) NC-240-21-5858

Blankenship, Paul M. 32, 21Jun1969 - 14Aug2001, (72) NC-246-37-8127

Blankenship, Robert F. 63, 04Feb1942 - 15Dec2005, (72) NC-243-66-0531

Blankenship, Waldo B. 88, 18Aug1915 - 27Apr2004, (72) WV/NC-232-18-9284

Blankenship, Ted E. 55, 08Sep1954 - 12Sep2009, (72) NC-241-96-3705

Blankenship, Wayne 61, 17Aug1945 - 18Dec2006, (72) WV/NC-232-86-6361

Blankenship, William E. 79, 05Nov1923 - 14Jul2003, (72) NC-237-34-2248

Blankenship, Woodrow W. 84, 05Feb1917 - 08May2001, (72) WV/NC-232-40-4665

Alamance

+2001, Burlington, Alamance Co., NC, Obituary

Greensboro News & Record (NC) - January 8, 2001

Mrs. Lorraine Noel Darst, 69, of 2312 Woodbridge Road, died Sunday, Jan. 7, 2001, at UNC Hospitals, after six years of failing health and three weeks critical illness. Born in Lynchburg, VA, she was the daughter of the late Henry St. Clair and Anne Blankenship Noel and the wife of Robert Edward Darst.

She was a graduate of E. C. Glass High School in Lynchburg, VA, a former volunteer at Alamance County Hospital and a homemaker.

She was preceded in death by parents; one sister, Mrs. Peggy Noel Thompson; and one grandchild, Brian Christopher Cothran.

Survivors include her husband, Robert Edward Darst of the home; two sons, Robert St. Clair (Barbara) Darst of Greensboro, Edward Gilmer (Linda) Darst of Walnut Cove; one daughter, Mrs. Sharon D. (Bill) Cothran of Forest, VA; one sister, Mrs. Virginia N. Pearson of Lynchburg; eight grandchildren, Wesley Robert Cothran, Robert Matthew Darst, James Edward Darst, Haley Lorraine Darst, Daniel Wayne Darst, Patricia Ann Darst, Meghan Teresa Darst and Vincent Chandler Darst.

The funeral will be held at 4 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 9, 2001, at Lowe Funeral Home Chapel, with the Rev. John Kimmons, pastor of Christ Community Church in Greensboro officiating. Entombment will be in Alamance Memorial Park Mausoleum.

[SSDI, 11Jan1931 - 07Jan2001]

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

+2007, Elon, Alamance Co., NC, Obituary

http://www.thetimesnews.com/articles/bennett-542-edward-husband.html

Mr. Bobby Edward Bennett, 70, of 1935 Farmington Lane, Elon, died at Alamance Regional Medical Center, [Burlington, Alamance Co., NC] on Thursday, April 5, 2007 at 5:24 pm, following one week critical illness. A native of Alamance County, he was the son of Garland Edward Bennett and Mary Viola Reece Bennett, both deceased.

He was a veteran of the U.S. Army and he attended Elon College. He was retired from DuPont and Bennett Corporation. He was a member of Sunset Park Baptist Church in Wilmington.

Survivors include one daughter, Amanda Bennett Clark of Greenville, N.C.; one son, Anthony Edward Bennett and wife, Laura, of Burlington; two grandchildren, Kaylee Drew Clark and Gabriel Edward Bennett; three sisters, Joan Powell and husband, Dave, of Mt. Pleasant, S.C., Wanda Ray and husband, Manly, of Yorktown, VA, and Susan Blankenship and husband, Samy, of Burlington; and a former wife, Brenda McAdams and her husband, Jerry, of Wilmington.

The funeral will be conducted at the Rich & Thompson Chapel in Burlington on Monday, April 9, 2007 at 11 a.m. by the Rev. Darryl Peebles. Burial will follow in Alamance Memorial Park.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

Samy R. Blankenship – b.29Oct1950 - Elon, NC: https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:KYDV-857

Relatives - Susan B. Blankenship Jr.

+2007, Elon, Alamance Co., NC, Obituary

Winston-Salem Journal (NC) - October 15, 2007

Mrs. Susan Bennett Blankenship, of Elon, and formerly of Winston-Salem, passed away Sunday, Oct. 14, 2007, at UNC Hospital in Chapel Hill, [Orange Co., NC] after an 18-month illness. She was the wife of Mr. Samy Blankenship and the daughter of the late Garland Edward Bennett and Mary Viola Reece Bennett.

Mrs. Blankenship was an employee for 28 years at Winston-Salem Dental Care and served as practice manager for 3-A Practice. She was of the Baptist faith.

She was preceded in death by her brother, Bobby Bennett.

In addition to her husband, of the home, she is survived by her two sisters, Mrs. Joan Powell and her husband, David, of Mount Pleasant, S. C., and Mrs. Wanda Ray and her husband, Manly, of Yorktown, VA; nieces and nephews, Kelly, Philip, Robbie and Scott Powell of South Carolina; Anthony Bennett of Burlington; Amanda Clark of Wilmington; Manly Ray III, of Florida and Michelle Ray Miller of Virginia; 13 great-nieces and great-nephews; her sister-in-law, Pat Crater and her husband, Gray, of Goose Creek; her caregiver, Mrs. Nancy Moore of Burlington; and her beloved dog, Shadow.

The funeral service will be conducted at 11 am, Wednesday, Oct. 17, in the Rich and Thompson Chapel in Burlington, with the Rev. Darryl Peebles officiating. Burial will follow in Alamance Memorial Park.

[SSDI, 27Sep1953 - 14Oct2007]

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

+2000, Elon College, Alamance Co., NC, Obituary

Greensboro News & Record (NC) - May 29, 2000

Mr. Garland Edward Bennett, 84, of 2021 Farmington Lane, died Friday, May 26, 2000, at his residence, after a brief illness. A native of Alamance County, he was the son of the late Mr. Charles Franklin Bennett and Mrs. Noni Cobb Bennett.

He retired as president of Bennett Corp., located in Gibsonville. He was of the Presbyterian faith and was a U.S. Army veteran, serving in World War II.

He was preceded in death by his sisters, Mrs. Eugene (Grace) Loy and Mrs. Warren (Mildred) Jobe; and brother, Mr. Chalmers N. Bennett.

Survivors are his wife of 66 years, Mrs. Mary Reece Bennett of the home; daughters, Mrs. Manly (Wanda) Ray of Burlington, Mrs. Samy (Susan) Blankenship of Winston-Salem, Mrs. David (Joan) Powell of Mt. Pleasant, S.C.; son, Mr. Bobby Edward Bennett of Elon College; sister, Ms. Becky Atkins of Burlington; brothers, Mr. Roy E. Bennett, Mr. T. Frank Bennett, both of Burlington, Mr. Wallace A. Bennett of Graham and Mr. Marvin M. Bennett of Gibsonville; eight grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren.

The funeral will be held at 2 p.m. Monday, May 29, 2000, at the Rich & Thompson Chapel, Burlington, conducted by Dr. Roy Taylor, retired Baptist minister. Burial will be in Alamance Memorial Park.

[SSDI, 20Jul1915 - 26May2000]

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

+2007, Mebane, Alamance Co., NC, Obituary

http://www.thetimesnews.com/articles/mebane-3529-beaddles-funeral.html

Raymond Linberg Beaddles, 74, of 604 N. Carr St., died June 29, 2007, at his residence after an illness of two years and two weeks critical.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Dennis Beaddles and Fannie Sue Crews Beaddles; and a brother, Howard Beaddles of Mebane.

Survivors include a brother, Jack Beaddles and wife, Della, of Mebane; three sisters, Nannie Mae Blankenship and Jessie Haley, both of Mebane, Fannie Sue Hamlett and husband, Garland, of Charlotte Court House, Va.

The funeral will be conducted at 3 p.m. Sunday, July 1, 2007, at Walker’s Funeral Home of Mebane by the Rev. John “Chip” Sellew, pastor of Tabernacle Baptist Church of Mebane. Interment will

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

Alamance Co., NC, SSDI

Blankenship, Irene C. 85, 27Aug1915 - 19Nov2000, Burlington, Alamance, NC, NC-244-05-6568

Blankenship, Susan B. 54, 27Sep1953 - 14Oct2007, Elon College, Alamance, NC, NC-239-94-1646

Alexander

2003, Hiddenite, Alexander Co., NC, Funeral

The Charlotte Observer, (NC) - March 30, 2003

Etta Blankenship Spangler, 64, died March 28, 2003. Funeral is 2 p.m. Monday at Sunset Memorial Park. Chapman Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

[SSDI, 05Jan1939 - 28Mar2003]

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

+2004, Hiddenite, Alexander Co., NC, Funeral

The Charlotte Observer, (NC) - April 15, 2004

Darius Blankenship Stikeleather, 92, died April 14, 2004. Funeral is 4 PM Friday at Mt. Nebo Baptist Church; Interment in church cemetery.

[SSDI, 07Feb1912 - 14Apr2004]

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

+2004, Hiddenite, Alexander Co., NC, Funeral

http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=104871094

Darius Blankenship Stikeleather, age 92, of Old Mountain Rd., Hiddenite, died Wednesday, April 14, 2004, at the residence of her daughter, Margaret Ann Southers, following a lengthy illness. She was born in Alexander County February 7, 1912, the daughter of the late William Poole Blankenship and Lily W. Blankenship.

She was retired from Dagenhart Woodcarving. She was a wonderful Christian and loved to attend church and to sing. She was a member of the Blankenship Band.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Fred Stikeleather, Sr.; four sisters, Arizona Lowrance, Clergy Childers, Ermie Blankenship, and Daphna Bowman; five brothers, Quez, Beech, Hunter, Walter, and Troy Blankenship; and two stillborn infants.

Survivors include two daughters, Margaret Southers and husband Harles and Shirley Matthews, all of Hiddenite; a son, Fred Stikeleather, Jr., and wife Dorothy of Hiddenite; five grandchildren, Jerry Southers, Donna Kerley, Melissa Moose, Anthony Stikeleather, and Nancy Brady; three great-grandchildren, Pam Southers, Jatana Steven-son, and Jessica Younts; a great-great-granddaughter due in June 2004; and a multitude of loving nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be conducted Friday, April 16, 2004, at 4:00 p.m. at Mt. Nebo Baptist Church with Rev. Brian Eades and Rev. Buster Treadaway officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.

+2006, Hiddenite, Alexander Co., NC, Obituary

The Charlotte Observer, (NC) - May 17, 2006

Donald Eugene Blankenship, 42, died May 16, 2006. Funeral is 11 AM Saturday at New Richmond Chapel Church, New Richmond, WV. Visitation 5-7 PM tonight at Chapman Funeral Home, Stony Point, NC.

[SSDI, 21Jun1962 - 16May2006]

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

+2006, Hiddenite, Alexander Co., NC, Obituary

https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/31568553/donald-eugene-blankenship

Donald Eugene Blankenship, formerly of New Richmond, departed this life Tuesday, May 16, 2006, at the age of 43 years, 10 months and 25 days at Iredell Memorial Hospital, [Statesville, Iredell Co., NC]. Born June 21, 1962, at Mullens, he was the son of the late Dennis Ray Blankenship (1939-1991) and Nancy Catherine "Kate" Lester-Blankenship-Roberts of Hiddenite, N.C.

Donald was employed in commercial insulation and was of the nondenominational faith.

Those left to cherish his memory are his mother, Nancy Catherine "Kate" Lester-Blankenship-Roberts of Hiddenite, NC; stepfather, Herman Roberts of Hiddenite, NC; three brothers, Billy Blankenship and his wife, Marty, of Reidsville, NC, Jeffery Blankenship and his wife, Caprice, of Winston-Salem, NC, and Timothy Blankenship of Reidsville, NC; two stepbrothers, Herman Roberts Jr. and his wife, Paula, of Hiddenite, NC, and Jeffery Allen Roberts and his wife, Rochelle, of Denver, NC; several nieces and nephews and a host of friends.

A celebration of life will be 11 am, Saturday at the New Richmond Chapel with the Rev. Curtis Cole officiating. Burial will follow in the Bower's Cemetery at Twin Falls.

2006, Hiddenite, Alexander Co., NC, Obituary

http://www.genealogybuff.com/uco/webbbs_config.pl?noframes;read=2173

Kenneth Eugene “Ken” Levan, Sr., age 75, of Deer Creek Lane, Hiddenite, died Tuesday, June 6, 2006, at his residence following an extended illness. He was born in Alexander County April 18, 1931, the son of the late Arthur Gilbert Levan and Sarah Gladys Adams Levan. Mr. Levan served in the U.S. Marines and was retired from Broyhill Furniture of Hiddenite. He had also worked at Trio Supermarket in Hiddenite. He was a lifetime member and deacon at Faith Temple Church, Cheatham Ford Road, Hiddenite. He was a retired fireman for Hiddenite Volunteer Fire Department, having served as Assistant Chief and as a First Responder. Mr. Levan had received numerous awards for his achievements, including Most Calls Attended, during his 47 years of service. He had various hobbies including rabbit farming, race car driving, and fishing.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his step-mother, Arena Keever Levan; brothers, Thomas Gale Levan, Arthur Lee Levan, James Howard Levan, William Nelson Levan, and Bobby James Levan; and one sister, Jennie Louise Levan.

Survivors include his wife, Frances Walker Levan, whom he married October 10, 1954; two sons, Billy David Levan and wife Button, and Kenneth Eugene “Gene” Levan, Jr.; three daughters, Lisa Levan Roberts and husband Keith, Kendra Levan Huss, and Lisa Renee Swanson and husband Shane; nine grandchildren, Dawn Levan Reed, Deanna Levan Watts and husband Chad, Sarah Levan, Lucas Levan, Kimberly Levan Blankenship and husband Blaine, April Roberts Mecimore and husband Chad, Brittany Roberts, Chelsea Bryant, and Kyler Lee Huss; nine great-grandchildren, Rita Lynn Crouch, T.L. Reed, II, Malik Reed, Tyrell Reed, Chanler Watts, Triston Watts, Maleia McCurdy, Maysie Millsaps, Madyson Blankenship and three expected great-grandchildren; two brothers, Cecil Gray Levan and wife Minnie Lee, and Franklin Douglas Levan and wife Mary; two sisters, Thelma Levan Odell and Juanita Levan Walker and husband Fred; one brother-in-law, William Fred Walker; five sisters-in-law, Kay Walker Levan, Linda Walker Hall and husband Gary of Oregon, Nancy Walker Childers and Tammy Head Canter, both of Georgia, and Minnie Mae Levan; one aunt, Jessie Levan; and a host of nieces, nephews, other family, and friends.

Funeral services will be conducted Friday, June 9, 2006, at 11 a.m., at Faith Temple Church in Hiddenite with Pastor David Hart officiating. The body will lie in state at the church thirty minutes prior to the funeral hour. Burial will follow in the Hiddenite Cemetery with military rites provided by V.F.W. Post 10,000.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2009, Hiddenite, Alexander Co., NC, Death

Statesville Record & Landmark , June 9, 2009,

Hazel Topaz Blankenship, 90, of Hiddenite, died Sunday, June 7, 2009. Funeral at 6 p.m. Tuesday at White Plains Baptist Church. The family will be at church an hour before service. Adams Funeral Home is in charge.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

+2009, Hiddenite, Alexander Co., NC, Obituary

Blankenship, William Arthur, Son of John G. Blankenship & Laura Susan Ostrich

http://www.chapmanfuneralhome.com/obitMecimoreIrene.htm

Irene B. Mecimore, 91, of Hiddenite, passed away peacefully, Wednesday, July 29, 2009 at Palliative Care Hospice House in Newton. She was born May 28, 1918 in Hiddenite to the late William Arthur Blankenship and Mattie Elizabeth Keever Blankenship. Mrs. Mecimore worked mainly in furniture factories until she was 82 years old.

In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Jess Mecimore; and son Leonard Mecimore. She was also preceded in death by her nine siblings: Mavis Adams, Vitus Stikeleather, Suma Wike, Addie Smith, Lundy Kerley, Eula Icenhour, Hessie Kerley, Rev. Grover Blankenship and Fess Blankenship.

Survivors include one daughter, Shelby Wagoner of Morganton; seven grandchildren; fifteen great grandchildren; and five great greatt-grandchildren.

Funeral services will be conducted 3pm Friday July 31, 2009 at Living Word Ministries on Jennings Road in Statesville. Pastor James Lewis will officiate. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

+2007, Stony Point, Alexander Co., NC, Funeral

There is also a Stoney Point in Cleveland Co., NC, JIM

The Charlotte Observer, (NC) - March 18, 2007

Rachel Blankenship Davis, 77, died March 16, 2007.

Graveside service 2 PM Monday at Liberty UMC Cemetery.

[SSDI, 22Jul1929 - 16Mar2007]

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

+2002, Taylorsville, Alexander Co., NC, Funeral

The Charlotte Observer, (NC) - January 19, 2002

Lundia Virginia Blankenship Kerley, 88, died January 17, 2002. Funeral 3pm Sunday, White Plains Baptist; burial, church cemetery. Visitation Saturday, 7-9pm at church. Adams Funeral Home in charge.

[SSDI, 22May1913 - 17Jan2002]

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

+2002, Taylorsville, Alexander Co., NC, Funeral

The Charlotte Observer, (NC) - October 3, 2002

Mr. Walter Tarvin Blankenship, 81, died October 1, 2002.

Funeral is 3 pm, today at Millersville Baptist Church. Interment in church cemetery. Adams Funeral Home of Taylorsville is in charge of arrangements.

[SSDI, 27Apr1921 - 01Oct2002]

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

+2003, Taylorsville, Alexander Co., NC, Funeral

The Charlotte Observer, (NC) - April 5, 2003

Mrs. Hessie Pearl Blankenship Kerley, 90, died April 4, 2003. Visitation is 6:30-8:30 PM tonight at White Plains Baptist Church; service is 4 PM Sunday. Burial in church cemetery. Adams Funeral Home in charge.

[SSDI, 10Apr1908 - 04Apr2003]

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

+2005, Taylorsville, Alexander Co., NC, Obituary

http://www.genealogybuff.com/uco/webbbs_config.pl?noframes;read=2167

Shannon Duncan Blankenship, age 55, of Lewittes Rd., Taylorsville, died Saturday, August 27, 2005, at her home following an extended illness. She was born in Catawba County February 11, 1950, the daughter of the late William Edward Duncan and Wathen Elliott Duncan.

She was a homemaker and a member of Bright Light Tabernacle Church in Hickory.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by one brother, Jack Duncan, and two sisters, Rose Duncan and Kay Jenkins.

Survivors include her husband, Roger Lynn Blankenship of the home; two sons, Chad Stiles and wife Dale of Stony Point and Chris Stiles of Stony Point; one sister, Lynn Wentz of Maiden; and five grandchildren, Miranda Stiles, Kallie McHargue, Lane McHargue, Jordan Stiles, and Brooke Stiles.

Funeral services were conducted Tuesday August 30, 2005, at Bright Light Tabernacle Church in Hickory with Rev. Ray York officiating. Burial followed in Catawba Memorial Park.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

Alexander Co., NC, SSDI

Blankenship, Donald E. 43, 21Jun1962 - 16May2006, Hiddenite, Alexander, NC, WV/NC-232-06-3243

Blankenship, Iva L. 91, 12Apr1912 - 26 Jun 2003, Taylorsville, Alexander, NC, VA-225-18-9937

Blankenship, Walter T. 81, 27Apr1921 - 01Oct2002, Taylorsville, Alexander, NC, WV-234-40-7307

Blankenship, Shannon D. 55, 11Feb1950 - 27Aug2005, Taylorsville, Alexander, NC, NC-240-82-4596

Blankenship, Hazle T. 90, 25May1919 - 07Jun2009, Taylorsville, Alexander, NC, NC-242-54-1193

Alleghany

2006, Sparta, Alleghany Co., NC, Obituary

Winston-Salem Journal (NC) - November 12, 2006

Mrs. Virginia Wagoner Hamm, 79, of 3071 N.C. Highway 18 South, died Friday, Nov. 10, 2006, at the Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center in Winston-Salem. She was the daughter of the late Rufus and Kate Caudill Wagoner and was also preceded in death by a brother, Carlton Wagoner.

She is survived by her husband, Welter C. Hamm, of the home; two daughters and a son-in-law, Gail Blankenship of Sparta and Margaret and Ricky Royall, of Glade Valley; a granddaughter, Amanda Blankenship, of Sparta; a grandson, Chris Royall, of Glade Valley; a sister, Dorothy Caudill, of Sparta; special caregiver, Opal Guy, of Sparta; several nieces; and nephews; cousins; and friends also survive.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, Nov. 13 at the Grandview Memorial Chapel in Sparta. Burial will follow in the Whitehead-Joines Cemetery at Whitehead.

[SSDI, 20Aug1927 - 10Nov2006]

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2007, Sparta, Alleghany Co., NC, Obituary

The Alleghany News - www.alleghanynews.com

Harry Quentin Sames, age 74, of Sparta, died Friday, Nov. 23, 2007 at Forsyth Medical Center in Winston-Salem. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Roberta Eddy Sames.

He is survived by a daughter and son-in-law, Sharon and Dean Blankenship of Sparta; and a son, Thomas Sames of Atlanta, Ga. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Grandview Memorial Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

From: diane dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

Anson

+2001, Pageland, Anson Co., NC, Obituary

The Charlotte Observer, (NC) - October 4, 2001

Mrs. Frances M. Blankenship, 87, died Wednesday, October 3, 2001 at Union Regional Medical Center. Born in Wilmington, NC, daughter of the late William M. and Mary Dixon McClain, Mrs. Blankenship was a member of The Eastern Star, VFW Auxiliary, American Legion Auxiliary, Royal Neighbors, and Wolf Pond Baptist Church, and the widow of the late Henry J. Blankenship.

Surviving are a son, Albert T. Goodwin of Tampa, FL; daughters, Peggy G. Laney of Pageland, SC, Lexie G. Goodine of Tampa, FL and Frances E. James of Monroe, NC; 11 grandchildren, 7 great grandchildren, and 1 great great grandchild.

Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m. Friday at Wolf Pond Baptist Church, with burial following in the church cemetery.

[SSDI, 15Jun1914 - 03Oct2001]

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

Ashe

+2003, Crumpler, Ashe Co., NC, Funeral

The Charlotte Observer, (NC) - August 16, 2003

Mr. Henry Harrison Blankenship, 68, died August 14, 2003.

Memorial service is 3 pm, Sunday, at Boone Family Funeral Home of West Jefferson.

[SSDI, 08Oct1934 - 14Aug2003]

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

Ashe Co., NC, SSDI

Blankenship, Henry H. 68, 08Oct1934 - 14 Aug 2003, Crumpler, Ashe, NC, PA-186-26-8191

Avery

+2006, Newland, Avery Co., NC, Funeral

http://obituaries.citizen-times.com/obituaries/obit.php?id=37046 , 2006-08-23

Keith Blankenship, 28, died Sunday, Aug. 20, 2006.

The funeral service is 11 am, Wednesday at Pittman Gap Community Church. Interment in Taylor's Chapel Cemetery.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2001, Vale, Avery Co., NC, Obituary

The Charlotte Observer, (NC) - March 20, 2001

Carmella Lynn 'Boogie' Endicott, 34 years of age, of Vale, N.C., formerly of Hurley, VA., passed away Friday, March 16, 2001, at the home of her parents, Raymond Farley and Evelyn Maria Jones Endicott, of Vale, N.C., following an extended illness. Born at Fort Bragg, N.C., she was a resident of Hurley, Va for several years, and a graduate of Hurley High School Class of 1984. She was a member of the Little David Old Regular Baptist Church and was a Spinner at a Spinning Mill in Vale, N.C.

Miss Endicott is survived by her parents, Raymond Farley and Evelyn Marie Jones Endicott of Vale, N.C.; sisters Teresa Ann Endicott of Auburn, Washington and Judy Marie Donan of Baltimore, MD; brothers Eugene Wayne Endicott of Lincolnton, N.C., Timothy Lee Endicott and William Lee Endicott, both of Vale, N.C.; paternal grandmother, Mabel Blankenship of Hurley, VA; five uncles and 3 aunts.

She was preceded in death by maternal grandparents George and Eleanor Jones and paternal grandfather, Lee Blankenship.

Funeral services for Carmella Lynn 'Boogie' Endicott, were conducted Monday, March 19, 2001 at 1:00 P.M. at North Springs Old Regular Baptist Church, Wolford, VA with Elders Curtis Crouse, Roscoe Crouse, Roger Coleman, Jackie Yates, Frank Newsom, William McClanahan, James McClanahan and Jim Bob Blankenship officiating with burial in the Mary Lou Cemetery on State Line Ridge #1, Paynesville, W. VA.

[SSDI, 20Sep1966 - 16Mar2001]

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

Brunswick

2005, Oak Island, Brunswick Co., NC, Obituary

The News & Observer, (Raleigh, NC) - July 14, 2005

Barbara Anne Horrel, 60, of 101 NE 27th Street, Oak Island, died Saturday, July 9th, 2005 at Dosher Memorial Hospital [Southport, Brunswick Co., NC]. Ms. Horrell was born March 26th, 1945 in Raleigh, NC, daughter of the late Junius W. Daniel and Annie Brown Daniel and moved to Oak Island six years ago from Raleigh.

Barbara enjoyed fishing, camping and lived life to the fullest. She especially was proud of her Realtors License.

Barbara was preceded in death by a sister, Jacqueline Hawkins.

Survivors include: her companion of three years, Charles Sheens of the home; two daughters, Penny Greene Foster and husband, Randy of Wake Forest, Peggy Leggett of Moncure; one son, Taylor M. Greene IV and Fiance', Rona Monet Frazier of Selma; one sister, Carolyn Blankenship and husband, James of Oak Island; three grandchildren; two great grandchildren.

The memorial service will be conducted at 2 p.m. Wednesday, July 13th, 2005 at Peacock-Newnam Funeral Home chapel with Rev. Fred Roberts officiating.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

+2007, Oak Island, Brunswick Co., NC, Obituary

Greensboro News & Record (NC) - March 16, 2007

Mrs. Charlotte Rose Acord, 52, of 205-A Norton Street, Oak Island, died Tuesday, March 13, 2007, at her home. She was born in Greensboro, on April 29, 1954, and was the daughter of the late Albert Garland Talton and Juanita Maness Talton.

Charlotte was employed prior to moving to Oak Island with the Greensboro Coliseum. She was a member of the Joy Assembly Of God Church in Southport.

She was preceded in death by a brother, Albert Jerry Talton.

She is survived by two children, Wendy Talton of Southport, Christopher Talton of the home; two brothers, Richard Dalton, Tony Talton both of Greensboro; two sisters, Vickie Scott of Greensboro and Nancy Blankenship of Stokesdale; and two grandchildren.

A memorial service will be 11 a.m. today, Friday, March 16, at the Joy Assembly Of God Church, Highway 211 Southport, with Reverend Bill VanMeter officiating.

[SSDI, 29Apr1954 - 13Mar2007]

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

+2005, Southport, Brunswick Co., NC, Obituary

Herald-Dispatch, Feb 04, 2005

Ida Mae Blankenship, 75, of Southport, N.C., formerly of Ceredo, WV, died Tuesday, February 1, 2005, in New Hanover Regional Medical Center [Wilmington, NC]. She was born January 9, 1930, in Carter City, KY, a daughter of the late John McGinnis and Sarah McGinnis Hill.

She was also preceded in death by her husband, Gene Blankenship and a brother, Eugene "Red" McGinnis. She was a retired employee of the Kroger Co.

Survivors include a daughter, Debby Cornwell of Southport, NC; two granddaughters, Heather Canterbury Smith and her husband Ronnie of Leland, NC, and Megan Canterbury Mosher and her husband David of Boliva, NC; one great-grandchild, Aubrey Landon Smith of Leland, NC; two sisters, Betty Burnett and her husband Bill of Ashland, KY, and Fern Burnett and her husband Russell of Grayson, KY; two brothers, Robert McGinnis and his wife Ann of Ashland, KY, and Thomas McGinnis and his wife Judy of Catlettsburg, KY; and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral service will be conducted at 11 am, Saturday, February 5, 2005, at the Ceredo-Kenova Funeral Home. Burial will follow in McGinnis Family Cemetery, Smith Creek, KY.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

m. Atwell Eugene Blankenship, b. 26 May1929, d. 29 JUN 2001, Ashland, Boyd Co., KY

+2000, Shallotte, Brunswick Co., NC, Obituary

Herald-Dispatch, Sep 13, 2000 [Wednesday]

Mildred E. Blankenship, 70, of Shallotte, N.C., formerly of Cabell County, widow of Wetsel Blankenship, died Monday [11Sep2000] at home.

Survivors include one daughter, Loretta Brown of Shallotte; one son, David Blankenship of Shallotte; one brother, Ronald Johnson of Barboursville; and four sisters, Pauline Ferguson of Shallotte, Margorie Blankenship and Jewell Sullivan, both of Barboursville, and Louise McKenzie of Huntington.

Funeral 3 p.m. Thursday at Brunswick Funeral Services, Shallotte; burial in Brunswick Memorial Gardens.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

+2008, Shallotte, Brunswick Co., NC, Obituary

Herald-Dispatch, Sep 30, 2008

Pauline M. Ferguson, 86, of Shallotte, N.C., died Saturday afternoon, Sept. 27, 2008, following a short illness. A native of West Virginia, Mrs. Ferguson was the daughter of the late Guy and Anna Swann Johnson. Her husband, H. Leon Ferguson, preceded her in death Jan 6, 2005. She was a member of the Shallotte Church of Christ and the Order of the Eastern Star. She had retired as a licensed practical nurse in West Virginia prior to moving to Brunswick County, North Carolina, in 1978.

Surviving are her daughter, Linda Papas Burns and husband Melvin of Shallotte; a stepson, Edwin Leon Ferguson; three sisters, Jewell Sullivan, Louise McKenzie and Margie Blankenship, and her brother Ronald Guy Johnson, all of West Virginia. Four grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren and two great- great-grandchildren also survive.

Funeral services will be 1 p.m. Wednesday at the Shallotte Church of Christ with Rev. Robert Tipton officiating. Interment will follow at North Myrtle Beach Memorial Gardens, Little River, S.C.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

Brunswick Co., NC, SSDI

Blankenship, Mildred 70, 01Sep1930 - 11Sep2000, S. Brunswick, Brunswick, NC, WV/NC-232-44-5587

Buncombe

+2000, Asheville, Buncombe Co., NC, Obituary

http://obit.grocefuneralhome.com/obitdisplay.html?id=8061&clientid=grocefuneralhome&listing=Found

Marie Eva Johnson Blankenship, 69, of 78 Johnson Road, Asheville, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, January 1, 2000. A native and lifelong resident of Buncombe County she was a daughter of the late Jimmy Joe and Bertha Shook Johnson. She was retired from National Linen.

She is survived by two sons, Junior and Kenneth Blankenship of Asheville; two brothers, Royce and John Will Johnson of Asheville and four grandchildren, Michelle, Katie, Lauren and Matthew Blankenship and a number of nieces and nephews and cousins.

Funeral services will be at 2:00 pm Tuesday at the Patton Avenue chapel of Groce Funeral Home with the Revs. Mike Freeman and Gary Rogers officiating. Burial will be at Macedonia Baptist Church Cemetery.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2001, Asheville, Buncombe Co., NC, Funeral

The Charlotte Observer, (NC) - February 11, 2001

Laura Mae Blankenship, 99, died Friday, February 9, 2001.

Graveside service is 2 pm, Monday at Ashe Lawn Garden and Memory, Asheville, NC. Hartsell-Midland Funeral Home is in charge.

[SSDI, 30Nov1901 - 09Feb2001]

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

+2001, Asheville, Buncombe Co., NC,

The Herald-Sun, (Durham, NC) - October 16, 2001 Obituary

Jewel Arlene Perry, age 81, died Sunday morning, October 14, 2001, in Asheville. A native of Durham, she was the daughter of the late William E. and Vallie Drake Blankenship.

She is survived by her loving husband of 63 years, Herbert W. Perry; two sons, Lloyd W. Perry and his wife, Nannette, of Hendersonville, and Floyd E. Perry and his wife, Amy, of Durham; five grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.

Funeral services will be held in Asheville at 1:00 p.m. Wednesday in the Chapel of Groce Funeral Home at Lake Julian. Entombment will follow in Shepherd Memorial Park Mausoleum.

[SSDI, 07Oct1920 - 14Oct2001]

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2003, Asheville, Buncombe Co., NC, Obituary

http://obituaries.citizen-times.com/obituaries/obit.php?id=9747 , 2003-12-19

Shelba Jeane Woody Blankenship, 58, of 51 Harnett St., Asheville, died Wednesday, Dec. 17, 2003, at Hospice Solace Center. A native of Yancey County, she was a daughter of the late Willis and Hilda Byrd Woody.

She was an insurance adjuster and secretary with T. M. Mayfield & Co. and a member of the Asheville Claims Association, where she held all offices including president of the association. She also served as treasurer of the N.C. Adjusters Association and was a member of Windom United Methodist Church in Burnsville.

Mrs. Blankenship is survived by her husband, W. Harold Blankenship; daughter, Vicki Briggs of Burnsville; two stepsons, Daniel Blankenship and Van Blankenship, both of Asheville; and seven grandchildren.

The funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday in the Patton Avenue chapel of Groce Funeral Home with the Rev. Rhett Brown officiating. Burial will follow at Green Hills Cemetery.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

+2004, Asheville, Buncombe Co., NC, Obituary

Blankenship, James Reginald, Son of Miller Pleasant Blankenship & Alice Elizabeth Banks

http://obituaries.citizen-times.com/obituaries/obit.php?id=14918 , 2004-06-09

Fannie Frady Blankenship, 90, of 1771 Old Haywood Road, Asheville, died Monday, June 7, 2004, at Pisgah Manor Nursing Center. A native of Buncombe County, she was a daughter of the late Will S. and Hattie Garren Frady and was also preceded in death by her husband, James Reginald Blankenship who died in 1968 and a granddaughter, Tracy Sluder who died March 15, 2004. She retired from Highland Hospital and attended Starnes Cove Baptist Church.

She is survived by her son, Michael Blankenship and his wife, Carlene; sister, Margaret Harris of Skyland: two grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.

The funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday in the Patton Avenue chapel of Groce Funeral Home with the Rev. Charlie Sams officiating. Burial will be at Pisgah View Memorial Park.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

+2004, Asheville, Buncombe Co., NC, Obituary

http://obituaries.citizen-times.com/obituaries/obit.php?id=16630 , 2004-08-17

Charles James Blankenship, 68, of 81 Stradley Mountain Road, died and went to join his beloved grandson, Trent Hamilton, Sunday, Aug. 15, 2004, at his home after a brief illness. A native and lifelong resident of Buncombe County, he was a longtime member of Bent Creek Baptist Church and had a fine singing voice and a loving and giving heart. He was a son of the late William C. and Marian McCurry Blankenship.

Left to miss his love are his wife of 50 years, Edith Blankenship of the home; children, Rebecca B. Hamilton and her husband, Lt. Col. Russell Lamar Hamilton, of Clarksville, Tenn., Gary Clayton Blankenship and his wife, Daphne, of Candler and Denise B. McCoy and her husband, Terry K. McCoy, of Candler; granddaughters, Christin Blankenship Austin and her husband, Jody, Katie Blankenship and Kara Blankenship; and grandsons, Nicholas McCoy and Travis Hamilton. These fine people were his idea of his accomplishments in life. The summation of his life was simply "He Was A Good Man." Also surviving are his sisters, Helen Sumner, Doris Burbage and her husband, Jimmy, Patty Harris and her husband, Mike, and Donna Smith and her husband, Randy; brothers, Fred Blankenship and his wife, Nancy, and George Blankenship and his wife, Gloria; and several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and many prized friends.

A funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Bent Creek Baptist Church with the Rev. Tommy Bridges officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

+2004, Asheville, Buncombe Co., NC, Obituary

Blankenship, Clyde P. Son of Lorenzo McDowell Blankenship & Lucilla Elizabeth Head

http://obituaries.citizen-times.com/obituaries/obit.php?id=16798 , 2004-08-24

Avon Donald "A.D." Blankenship, 76, of 6 Northside Drive, died Monday, Aug. 23, 2004, at his home. Mr. Blankenship was born on June 16, 1928, in Weaverville, where he had lived all of his life. He formerly worked at Ray Auto Supply and for 20 years at AAA Auto Supplies. A.D. was a veteran of the Army during the Korean War. He was a son of the late Clyde P. and Margaret Kennedy Blankenship.

Surviving are his daughter, Donna B. Ross and her husband, Jimmy, of Leicester; sons, Mike Blankenship and Tony Blankenship and his wife, Sharon, all of Asheville; former wife, Bonnie Blankenship; sister, Kathleen Hyatt of Asheville; brothers, Eugene Blankenship and William Blankenship, both of Asheville and Frank Blankenship of Weaverville; grandchildren, Stephanie, Bridgett, Amber, Andrea, Tyler, Timothy, Jonathan, Tiffany and Nathan; and great-grandchildren, Whitney, Riley and Cecely.

A graveside service will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday in the Chapel of Western Carolina State Veterans Cemetery with the Rev. Dan Nicholson officiating. The Buncombe County Veterans Council Volunteer Memorial Team will conduct military graveside rites.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

+2004, Asheville, Buncombe Co., NC, Obituary

The Herald-Sun, (Durham, NC) - September 9, 2004

Herbert William Perry, 89, died, Tuesday, September 7, 2004, in a local Asheville hospital. Mr. Perry is a native of Granville County, N.C., and was a longtime resident of Asheville for over 50 years. He was the son of the late John V. and Hattie Keith Perry and was preceded in death by his wife, Jewel Blankenship Perry, who died in 2001. He was plant superintendent for 7-UP and a member of Gorman Baptist Church in Durham.

Survivors include his sons, Lloyd W. Perry and wife Nannette of Asheville and Floyd E. Perry and wife, Amy of Durham; brother, John Perry of Durham; seven grandchildren, Debra Egan of Orlando, Billy Perry of Detroit, Eddie Perry of Hendersonville, Tina Weatherford of Mooresville, Darrin Perry of San Francisco, Calif., Courtney Brogden of Durham and Scott Simmons of Durham; eleven great-grandchildren.

Graveside services will be held Saturday 10 a.m. at Shepherd Memorial Park Mausoleum with the Rev. Wesley Sharpe officiating.

[SSDI, 13Jul1915 - 07Sep2004]

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

+2005, Asheville, Buncombe Co., NC, Obituary

Blankenship, Frank Patterson, Son of Hiram L. Blankenship & Lillian E. ?

http://obituaries.citizen-times.com/obituaries/obit.php?id=20451 , 2005-01-06

Howard Winford Blankenship, 63, of 107 Darcus Lane, died Tuesday, Jan. 4, 2005, at Mission Hospitals. Mr. Blankenship was born in Buncombe County and was a son of the late Frank Patterson and Elouise Quinn Blankenship. He was an Army veteran and a self-employed carpenter. He was a member of Beulah Baptist Church.

Surviving are his wife, Juanita T. Blankenship; one daughter, Anita Brank of Asheville; one son, Dennis Blankenship and his wife, Mindy, of Leicester; four grandchildren who were the love of his life, Ryan Howard Blankenship, Hannah Beth Blankenship, Tristian Brian Brank and Brendon Scott Atkins; two sisters, Bertha Dutch Carter of Greer, S.C. and Kay Ewart of Candler; and one brother, David L. Blankenship of Asheville.

A funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Friday in the chapel of the Western Carolina State Veterans Cemetery with the Revs. Jake Fender and Ricky Wolfe officiating and the Buncombe County Veterans Council providing military honors. His nephews will be honorary pallbearers.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

+2005, Asheville, Buncombe Co., NC, Obituary

Blankenship, Frank Patterson, Son of Hiram L. Blankenship & Lillian E. ?

http://obituaries.citizen-times.com/obituaries/obit.php?id=25904 , 2005-07-07

David Lee Blankenship Sr., 60, of 65 Honeysuckle Lane died Tuesday, July 5, 2005, at his residence after a period of declining health. A native and lifelong resident of Buncombe County, he was a son of the late Frank Patterson and Elouise Quinn Blankenship. He was also preceded in death by a sister, Marie Lord and two brothers, Howard and Pender Blankenship.

Surviving are his son, David Lee Blankenship Jr. of Asheville; daughter, Virginia Lamm of Etowah; sisters, Bertha "Dutch" Carter of Greer, S.C., and Kay Ewart of Candler; grandchildren, Tabitha and Stephanie; and several nieces and nephews.

A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Friday at Anders-Rice Funeral Home. The family will receive friends following the service at the funeral home.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

+2005, Asheville, Buncombe Co., NC, Obituary

Blankenship, Horace Cleveland, Son of William Bryson Blankenship & Mary E. ?

http://obituaries.citizen-times.com/obituaries/obit.php?id=26180 , 2005-07-18

Jack C. "Paw" Blankenship, 79, of 22 Dry Ferry Road, died Saturday, July 16, 2005. Mr. Blankenship was born in Buncombe County and was a son of the late Horace Cleveland and Mable C. Brigman Blankenship. He was also preceded in death by his wives, Wilma Rogers Blankenship in 1989 and Geneva Spivey Blankenship in 2002; by son, Michael Blankenship; and by brother, Robert Blankenship. He was retired from American Enka and was a member and deacon at New Salem Baptist Church.

Surviving is his daughter, Rebecca Simmons and her husband, Larry, of Asheville; three grandchildren, Vincent Simmons, Laura Hunter and her husband, Darin, and Kristen Simmons; great-granddaughter, Kaitlin Simmons; and special friend Margaret Goodwin.

The funeral service will be at 2 p.m. Monday in the Patton Avenue chapel of Groce Funeral Home with the Revs. Clark Henderson and Roger Kuykendall officiating. Burial will be at Forest Lawn Memorial Park. Pallbearers will be Vincent Simmons, Darin Hunter, Michael John Letterman, Phillip Letterman, Ed Lauhner, and Scott Meese.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

+2006, Asheville, Buncombe Co., NC, Obituary

http://obit.grocefuneralhome.com/obitdisplay.html?id=320611&clientid=grocefuneralhome&listing=Found

Louis Stephen “Steve” Blankenship, 60, of Asheville, died Saturday, June 24, 2006, at St. Joseph Campus. A native of Buncombe County, he was a son of Anne Taylor Lance of Travelers Rest, SC and the late Christopher Blankenship.

He was also preceded in death by a granddaughter, Breanna Brooke Blankenship. He worked as a welder with IMSCO.

In addition to his mother, survivors include two daughters, Andrea Conner and husband Robert of Clyde and Lisa Wallace and husband Mike of Travelers Rest; two sons, Jamie Blankenship and wife Kisha of Shelbyville, TN and Stephen Blankenship and wife Heather of Bryson City; two sisters, Joyce Dayton of Asheville and Linda Gosnell of Lakeland, FL; five grandchildren, Zachary, Lennon, Aaron, Brandon and Taylor; and Steve's fiancee, Ruth Riddle.

Memorial services will be 4:00 pm Saturday in the Patton Avenue chapel of Groce Funeral Home. Interment with family and close friends will be held at Academy Cemetery.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

+2006, Asheville, Buncombe Co., NC, Obituary

Citizen-Times, 2006-06-29

Louis Stephen Steve Blankenship, 60, of Asheville, died Saturday, June 24, 2006, at Mission Hospitals, St. Joseph Campus. A native of Buncombe County, he was the son of Anne Taylor Lance of Travelers Rest, S.C., and the late Christopher Blankenship.

He was also preceded in death by his granddaughter, Breanna Brooke Blankenship. He worked as a welder with IMSCO.

In addition to his mother, survivors include his two daughters, Andrea Conner and husband, Robert of Clyde and Lisa Wallace and husband, Mike of Travelers Rest; two sons, Jamie Blankenship and wife, Kisha of Shelbyville, Tenn., and Stephen Blankenship and wife, Heather of Bryson City; two sisters, Joyce Dayton of Asheville and Linda Gosnell of Lakeland, Fla.; five grandchildren, Zachary, Lennon, Aaron, Brandon and Taylor; and Steve's fiancee, Ruth Riddle.

A memorial service will be at 4 p.m. Saturday in the Patton Avenue chapel of Groce Funeral Home. Interment with family and close friends will be held at Academy Cemetery.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

+2007, Asheville, Buncombe Co., NC, Obituary

http://obituaries.citizen-times.com/obituaries/obit.php?id=45048 , 2007-06-08

George William Blankenship, 62, of 21 Vanderbilt Terrace, passed away Wednesday, June 6, 2007, at Mission Hospitals, Memorial Campus, following a brief illness. A native and lifelong resident of Buncombe County, he retired with 30 years of service with the Biltmore Estate, and was currently employed as a security guard with the WNC Farmer's Market. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army. Mr. Blankenship was the son of the late William Clayton and Marion McCurry Blankenship. He was also preceded in death his brother, Charles James Blankenship, formerly of Asheville.

Surviving are his wife of 40 years, Gloria Cole Blankenship, of the home; son, Kevin W. Blankenship and wife, Kelley, of Candler; grandson, Jacob William Blankenship, of Candler; sisters, Helen B. Ayers, of Candler, Donna K. Smith, of Candler, Marion Patricia Patty Harris, of Enka, and Doris Anne Burbage, of Bath, N.C.; brother, Fred David Blankenship, of Leicester; and several nieces, nephews and great-nephews.

The graveside service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Forest Lawn Memorial Park, with the Rev. Willie Warren officiating.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

+2007, Asheville, Buncombe Co., NC, Obituary

http://obituaries.citizen-times.com/obituaries/obit.php?id=47971 , 2007-10-09

Deane De Bruhl Blankenship, 87, died Saturday, Oct. 6, 2007, after a long illness. A seventh-generation North Carolinian, she was the daughter of Arthur M. and Janie Wright De Bruhl, both of whom were descended from the early settlers of Buncombe and Madison counties. Mrs. Blankenship was born Sept. 24, 1920, in Rocky Mount, N.C., but the family returned to Western North Carolina in 1923, and except for brief periods she was a resident of Buncombe County all of her life. She graduated from Woodfin High School in 1937 and in 1939 married Olin C. Blankenship of Fairview, who died in 1988.

The couple had three children, all of whom survive; Olin Randolph Blankenship, of Guadalajara, Mexico; Sandra Blankenship Wright, of Bon Aire, Ga; and Michael De Bruhl Blankenship, of Asheville. Her grandchildren are Sarah Brown Blankenship Duffer and Katherine De Bruhl Blankenship, of Asheville; Jeffrey Wright, of Warner Robbins, Ga; and Keith Wright, of Byron, Ga. In addition, Mrs. Blankenship is survived by four brothers, Everett Hines De Bruhl, Lloyd George De Bruhl, Norman Hoyle De Bruhl, and A. Marshall De Bruhl; and three sisters, Rosa Lee O'Donnell, Rita Marie Haynes, and Anna Katherine Derossett. A fourth sister, Jo De Bruhl Parker, preceded her in death.

Deane De Bruhl Blankenship was an ardent Democrat and lifelong activist in the Democratic Party and an outspoken advocate of women’s rights, particularly reproductive rights.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2008, Asheville, Buncombe Co., NC, Obituary

http://obitsforlife.com/obituary/168349/Harris-Max.php

Max D. Harris, 78, of North Ridge Assisted Living, passed away Tuesday, February 12, 2008 at Mission Hospital. Mr. Harris was born February 28, 1929 in Buncombe County where he had lived all of his life. He was a veteran of the United States Marine Corps. Max retired after 21 years of service with the Asheville Police Department. After retirement, he served as a security guard in several locations. One of his favorite pastimes was playing his guitar and making music.

He is survived by the mother of his children, Edna Blankenship of Swannanoa; daughters, Joyce Austin and husband, Ross of Swannanoa, Patricia Morse and husband, Lou of Fletcher and Linda Miller of Asheville; sons, Eddie Harris and wife, Carolyn of Black Mountain and Thomas Harris and wife, Vicki of Candler; 15 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren.

A Celebration of Life service will be held on Friday, February 15, 2008 at 12:00 p.m. in the chapel of the Western Carolina State Veterans Cemetery, Black Mountain.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

+2008, Asheville, Buncombe Co., NC, Obituary

Blankenship, Avon, Son of Clyde Phillip Blankenship & Margaret Kennedy

http://obituaries.citizen-times.com/obituaries/obit.php?id=52503 , 2008-03-24

Bonnie Faye Price Blankenship, 77, of 1 Bucks Acres Drive, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, March 22, 2008. Born in Marshall, she lived most of her life in Buncombe County. She was the daughter of the late Willard Price and Cora Price Brown. She was also preceded in death by brothers, Billy and Paul Price; sister, Sylvia Moore; and former husband, Avon Blankenship. Bonnie was an avid gardener, accomplished seamstress and bridal consultant. Her life was spent in dedication to helping others. The family extends special thanks to her church family at Bethel Baptist Church for love and support during her battle with cancer.

Surviving are sons, Mike Blankenship, of Asheville, and Tony Blankenship and wife, Carol, of Melbourne, Fla.; daughter, Donna Ross Dupree, and husband, the Rev. David Dupree, of Columbia, S.C.; brothers, Gene, Walker and Jack Price; sisters, Alma Worley, Juanita Rhymer and Nancy Blankenship; and close friend of the family, Tom Williams. She was Grandmama to nine grandchildren and Great Grandmama to five great-grandchildren.

The funeral will be held at 3 p.m. Monday at Anders Rice Funeral Home, with the Revs. Mark Lewis and David Dupree officiating. Burial will be in Green Hills Cemetery.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

+2009, Asheville, Buncombe Co., NC, Obituary

http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=41685499

Eloise Chandler Blankenship, Oct 1, 1939 Sep 6, 2009, Leicester.

Eloise Chandler Blankenship, of 1114 Gouge's Branch Road, passed away Sunday, September 6, 2009 at the Memorial Campus of Mission Hospitals. She was the daughter of the late William Nelson and Ollie Melissa Jarvis Chandler.

A native of Madison County, she resided in Buncombe County most of her life. She was employed for over 23 years with Square D and was a member of Zion Hill Baptist Church.

Mrs. Blankenship was preceded in death by a sister, Irene Chandler Miller; brother, Earl Chandler; sister-in-law, Venita Blankenship; and brothers-in-law, Charles Edward Phillips and J. M. Whitehead.

Surviving are her loving and caring husband of 43 years, Charles Zeke Blankenship, whom she married in March, 1966, of the home; two sisters: Shelby Jean Phillips and Linda Maynor and husband Wade, all of Weaverville; brother, Ray Chandler and wife Norma of Weaverville; brothers-in-law: James Miller of Swannanoa, Garrett Blankenship and wife Norma Jean of Marshall, and Carl Blankenship of Burnsville; sisters-in-law: Betty Chandler of Asheville, Bernice McMahan and husband Jim of Mars Hill, Maxine Scott and husband Frank of Bakersville, and Kathleen Whitehead of Burnsville; and a number of nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be held at 2 PM Wednesday at Zion Hill Baptist Church, with the Rev. Bobby Smith and Rev. Ebb Jenkins officiating. Burial will follow in Zion Hill Baptist Church Cemetery.

+2007, North Asheville, Buncombe Co., NC, Obituary

http://obituaries.citizen-times.com/obituaries/obit.php?id=43158 , 2007-03-29

Laura Willoree Young Blankenship, of North Asheville, died Thursday, March 22, 2007. A native of Burnsville, she was born May 27, 1928, the daughter of Horace Drayton and Pearl Ann Proffitt Young. She attended Bald Creek Public School and Mars Hill Junior College, and graduated from Berea College. An English major, Willoree began teaching in Western North Carolina, but spent most of her teaching career in Georgia schools, including North Clayton Junior High and West Fannin High School. Her time was balanced between working and raising a family.

She retired in 1989 and enjoyed gardening and growing flowers. She moved to Asheville in 1997, and became deeply involved in genealogy, doing extensive research and tracing several different family lines. She joined Biltmore Baptist Church and was most appreciative of the ministry of the church; she particularly enjoyed the Homemakers Sunday school class.

She was predeceased by her son, Ronald David Blankenship.

Surviving are her husband, William K. Blankenship Sr.; sons, William K. Blankenship Jr., of Monroe, Ga., and Richard D. Blankenship, of Beijing, China; daughter, Katherine B. Rogers, of Asheville; brother, C. Milton Young, of Asheville; sister, Mary Jo Hamilton, of High Point; grandchildren, Kevin, Kristen and Seth Rogers, Heather Nolan, and Jayd, Jeff and Molly Blankenship; greatgrandsons, Jonathan Stephens, and Druw and Kaiden Rogers.

A service of remembrance will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday at Biltmore Baptist Church, 35 Clayton Road, Arden. Burial will be at 3:30 p.m. Saturday at McClurd Family Cemetery on Bolens Creek near Burnsville.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

+2006, Asheville, Buncombe Co., NC, Obituary

http://obituaries.citizen-times.com/obituaries/obit.php?id=39785 ,

Donald Rex Bud Blankenship, 71, passed away Saturday, Dec. 2, 2006, at his home. He was the son of the late Ida Jane Webb and Noah Jack Wilford Blankenship.

Rex was a native of Buncombe county and worked for Howard Johnson's for over 53 years. He retired as their Executive Chef. He was much loved by all of his friends and co-workers and will be greatly missed by all.

He was also preceded in death by his sister, Clara Riddle and her husband, Cecil.

Survivors include his sisters, Helen Huffstetler of Black Mountain, Jackie Fay Metcalf and husband, Niven, of Woodfin, Malla Elizabeth Stone of Barnardsville, and Juanita May Harwood of Leicester; 17 nieces and nephews including Jack and Margaret Downs; and his entire Howard Johnson family.

The funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday in the Chapel of Faith at Forest Lawn with the Revs. Jim Sales and Rocky Harwood (nephew) officiating. Burial will follow at Lewis Memorial Park.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

+2003, Black Mountain, Buncombe Co., NC, Obituary

Blankenship, Robert Hugh, son of Miller Pleasant Blankenship & Alice Elizabeth Banks

http://obituaries.citizen-times.com/obituaries/obit.php?id=5487 , 2003-07-18

William E. Bill Blankenship, 79, of Black Mountain, passed away unexpectedly Monday, July 14, 2003, at Mission St. Joseph's Health System. Mr. Blankenship was a lifetime resident of Buncombe County and the son of the late Robert Hugh and Julia Eleanora Smith Blankenship. He was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force, having served during World War II. He was a member of VFW Post 891. He was retired from Railway Express Service and a member of the Brotherhood of Railway Clerks.

Mr. Blankenship was preceded in death by his wife, the former Irene Della Burnette and a grandson.

He is survived by three daughters, Elinor Harrelson of Muskogee, Okla., Anne Clark of Knoxville, Tenn., and Sue McPeters of Muskogee, Okla.; two brothers, Hugh Blankenship of Horseshoe Bend, Idaho, and George Blankenship of Enka; and four grandchildren.

The funeral services will be held at 3:30 p.m. Friday in the Chapel of Faith at Forest Lawn Funeral Home, Enka. Interment will be at Forest Lawn Memorial Park. The Rev. Chris Bradford will officiate. The Buncombe County Veterans Memorial Team will conduct military graveside honors.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

+2005, Black Mountain, Buncombe Co., NC, Obituary

Blankenship, Frank, Son of James Blankenship & Lorina M. Maney

http://obituaries.citizen-times.com/obituaries/obit.php?id=25568 , 2005-06-24

Julian P. Blankenship, 85, of Black Mountain, died Tuesday, June 21, 2005, at Mission Hospitals, St. Joseph's Campus. Julian was born on April 10, 1920, in Buncombe County to the late Rhea Burleson and Frank Blankenship. In addition to his parents, Julian was preceded in death by his brothers and sister. Mr. Blankenship served in the U.S. Army during World War II in the South Pacific. Julian was a life long resident of Black Mountain and employed at the VA Medical Center in Oteen.

Julian is survived by his wife, Jessie Blankenship of the home; his daughter, Linda Green of Black Mountain; his grandsons, Sean and Lee Green, both of Black Mountain; and his great-grandson, Julian Green of Black Mountain.

The funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Friday in the chapel of Miller Funeral Home. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service. Interment will follow at Mountain View Memorial Park.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

+2008, Black Mountain, Buncombe Co., NC, Obituary

http://obituaries.citizen-times.com/obituaries/obit.php?id=53717 , 2008-05-07

Robert Olan Blankenship, 79, of Black Mountain, passed away Monday, May 5, 2008. Mr. Blankenship was born August 31, 1928 in Flag Pond, Tenn. and was a resident of Buncombe County for most of his life. Robert owned and operated Blankenship's Gulf Service Station for many years. He was a member of Tabernacle Methodist Church.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Horace and Carrie Crane Blankenship; two brothers, Murphy and Hartsel Blankenship and sister, Lydia Brown.

Robert is survived by his loving wife of 57 years, Wilma Justus Blankenship; son, Don Blankenship and wife, Dorinda, of Black Mountain; sisters, Gladys Sneed of Asheville and Sandra Boone and husband, Tommy, of Black Mountain.

A Celebration of Life service will be held 11 a.m. Thursday in Tabernacle Methodist Church, with the Rev. Richard Ploch officiating. Burial will be in Black Mountain Cemetery.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

+2007, Black Mountain, Buncombe Co., NC, Obituary

http://obitsforlife.com/obituary/168393/Hendley-Rillia.php

Rillia "Bill" Slagle Hendley, 96, [November 30th, 1910 - October 21st, 2007] of Black Mountain died peacefully on October 21, 2007 at Highland Farms where she had lived for the past five years. She was the widow of Paul Hendley and was also preceded in death by her parents, Edgar and Olive Blankenship Slagle; six brothers, Auburn, Crait, Ernest, Norman, Clarence and Lewis Slagle and one sister, Ruby Moore.

She is survived by her daughters, Judy Jones and husband, Phil of Fairview, NC and Mary McDougle and husband, Don of Lebanon, TN; four grandchildren, Chad McDougle and wife, Cheryl, Cindy McDougle Reeder and husband, Rodney, Candice Jones and Brian Jones; three great grandchildren, Julia Grace and Alissa McDougle and Lee McDougle Mac Reeder; four sisters, Melda Green, Dorothy LeFevre, Wilma Morris, and Beatrice Hendley and one brother, J.P. Slagle. She was a long-time member of the First Baptist Church of Black Mountain.

A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 1:00 p.m., Wednesday, October 24, 2007 in the chapel of Harwood Home for Funerals, 208 W. State St., Black Mountain with the Reverend Edgar Ferrell officiating. Burial will be in Mountain View Memorial Park. Pallbearers will be Brian Jones, Chad McDougle, Rodney Reeder, Sonny Slagle, Dennis Dees and Charles Chip Moore.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

+2007, Black Mountain, Buncombe Co., NC, Obituary

http://obitsforlife.com/obituary/168387/Gallion-William.php

William Bruce "Billy" Gallion, 70, of the Marjorie McCune Center, passed away at home on Thursday, November 1, 2007 after a year long battle with cancer. Billy was born June 28, 1937 in Buncombe County to the late Clyde Ellsworth and Matilda Blankenship Gallion.

Billy attended Meadowbrook Free Will Baptist Church and Grove Stone Baptist Church. He held various jobs in Asheville and Black Mountain and attended many churches in the area. Billy was a very proud member and willing worker for the Black Mountain Lions Club. He never forgot your face once he met you and he will be missed by all who knew and loved him.

He is preceded in death by his parents; brother and sister-in law, Donald and Martha Gallion; brothers-in law, Glenn Haney, Earl Brock, and Butch Parks; grandparents, Enna Rhea Burleson and Woodrow Blankenship and Carrie Goodson and A. L. Gallion all of Black Mountain and many aunts and uncles.

Billy is survived by his wife of three years, Jackie Lorraine Gallion of the McCune Center; sisters, Lorraine Haney, Peggy B. Ballew and husband, Joe, Joan Hunter and husband, Bobby, Mary Taylor and husband, Troy, and Carolyn Parks; aunts, Dorothy Gallion Hyams of Asheville and Spartanburg, SC, Jessie Baldwin Blankenship of Black Mountain; many cousins, nieces and nephews who loved him.

A Celebration of Life service will be held at 2:00 PM Saturday, November 17, 2007 in the chapel of Harwood Home for Funerals, 208 W. State St., Black Mountain with the Reverend Randy Stone officiating.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2009, Black Mountain, Buncombe Co., NC, Obituary

http://obitsforlife.com/obituary/168051/Barlett-Earl.php

Earl E. Bartlett, 87 of Black Mountain passed away Wednesday, November 4, 2009. Mr. Bartlett was born March 10, 1922 in Buncombe County where he had lived all of his life.

Mr. Bartlett was a veteran of the United States Army serving during World War II. He was a member of Meadowbrook Free Will Baptist Church. Earl loved working in his yard. He was a good hearted person who loved his family and enjoyed walking around Lake Tomahawk. Earl was a loving husband, father, grandfather and brother and will be missed by all who knew him.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Ed and Carrie Jones Bartlett; sisters, Mary Brooks and Lucille Tomlinson and brothers, Millard and Howard Bartlett.

Mr. Bartlett is survived by his loving wife of 63 years, Katherine Kitchen Bartlett; son, Wayne Bartlett and wife, Beth of Black Mountain; daughters, Linda Williams of Hilton Head, SC and Lucille Reed of Flowery Branch, GA; brother, Gerald Bartlett of Hendersonville; grandchildren, David Blankenship of Delray Beach, FL, Steven Reed and wife, Valerie of Swannanoa and Angela Caughron and husband, Jason of Flowery Branch, GA and great grandchildren, Josh and Corey Reed and Tyler Caughron.

A Celebration of Life service will be held Friday, November 6, 2009 at 2:00 p.m. in the chapel of the Western Carolina State Veterans Cemetery with the Reverend Randy Stone officiating. Burial will follow the service at the cemetery.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

+2009, Black Mountain, Buncombe Co., NC, Obituary

http://obituaries.citizen-times.com/obituaries/obit.php?id=67375 , 2009-11-24

Mary Nell Blankenship Iseman, 77, of Black Mountain, passed away Sunday, November 22, 2009, at her home. A native of Yancey County, she was a daughter of the late Zeak and Sallie Lou Ray Blankenship. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Fredrick Iseman and sister, Maude Bright. Mary enjoyed many hours of gardening and quilting after her retirement from Southern Bell.

Surviving are two daughters, Sally Jean Peterson and Janet Hughes and husband, Jim; three grandchildren, Robby Wallen, Dewayne and Lindsay Stephens, all of Buncombe County; a stepdaughter, Signe Smale and husband, Bruce, of California; a sister, Agnes Jeffries of Tennessee; and her beloved dog, Tennie .

The graveside service will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday in Holcombe Cemetery. The Rev. Bob Coleman will officiate.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2000, Candler, Buncombe Co., NC, Funeral

The Charlotte Observer, (NC) - March 30, 2000

Deceased Name: Mildred Blankenship Brooks, 86, died Tues., Mar. 28, 2000.

Funeral 2:00 pm Friday, March 31, 2000, Patton Ave. Chapel of Groce Funeral Home. Burial, Forest Lawn Mem. Pk.

(could not find on SSDI)

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

Poss Dau of Arthur Elijah Blankenship & Kate Elizabeth Gass

+2002, Candler, Buncombe Co., NC, Obituary

http://obit.grocefuneralhome.com/obitdisplay.html?id=14450&clientid=grocefuneralhome&listing=Found

Willa Ree Blankenship Cooper, 55, of Wise Road, Candler, died Saturday, September 28, 2002, at her home. A native of Candler, she was a daughter of the late William Horace and Helen Marie Stewart Blankenship and a member of Laurel Hill Methodist Church. After graduation from Enka High School in 1965, she began her career with Southern Bell as an operator. Working her way through various positions, she was one of the first female switchmen in this area and the first woman to hold the title of Central Office Foreman in this part of the state. It was a job she loved, perhaps surpassed only by System Administration before her retirement.

Following an early retirement, she became an avid genealogy researcher attempting to assist many family members and friends with their searches, especially in the Yancey County area. She co-published an 1880 Yancey County census book and wrote many articles regarding the families that she researched. Her second love of retirement life was golf. She and her husband were able to visit many beautiful golf courses and have made many wonderful friends, especially in the Reems Creek and Cliffs Valley Golf Communities.

She is survived by her husband, Wade Hampton Cooper; a daughter, Sherri Taylor of Candler; a son, Jeremy Shaun Taylor of Dayton, OH; two brothers, Robert Bruce Blankenship, Sr. and James William Blankenship, both of Candler, a sister, Rebecca Diane Worthy of Hendersonville and special best friends, Thomas and Susan Bodvig of Orangeville, IL, as well as other wonderful friends and extended Cooper family members claimed as her own.

Funeral services will be 6:00 pm Monday in the Patton Avenue chapel of Groce Funeral Home with the Revs. Glenda Bramlet and John Erwin officiating. The family will receive friends following the service until 9:00 pm. Burial will be 10:00 am Tuesday at Cooper Family Cemetery in Burnsville. Pallbearers will be Bill Cooper, Gary Cooper, Steve Cooper, Paul Cooper, Kenneth Blankenship, and Bruce Blankenship, Jr. Honorary Pallbearers will be Microswitch Golf League Members.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

+2005, Candler, Buncombe Co., NC, Obituary

http://obituaries.citizen-times.com/obituaries/obit.php?id=23496 , 2005-04-13

Mattie Elizabeth Seay Blankenship, 61, of 11 Wise Road, Candler, died Tuesday, April 12, 2005, at the St. Joseph campus of Mission Hospitals. Mrs. Blankenship was born in Henderson County and was the daughter of Bessie Kitchen Seay Hill of Dana and the late John B. Seay. She was also preceded in death by a sister, Sarah Caldwell. She was the owner and operator of a house cleaning service and a member of New Hope Independent Baptist Church. She was an avid camper, a devoted Christian woman and a devoted wife and mother.

In addition to her mother, she is survived by her husband, James W. Blankenship; three daughters, Sheila Ann Lewis and her husband, Donald, Elizabeth F. Callahan and Cynthia Melton, all of Candler; two sons, William K. Callahan and John R. Callahan of Candler; two sisters, Judith A. Knighten of Hendersonville and Martha Elmore of Dallas, N.C.; four grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.

The funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday in the Patton Avenue chapel of Groce Funeral Home with the Rev. Randy McFalls officiating. Burial will be at Pisgah View Memorial Park.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

+2006, Candler, Buncombe Co., NC, Obituary

http://obituaries.citizen-times.com/obituaries/obit.php?id=40149 , 2006-12-19

Addie Lee Hughes Blankenship, 87, passed away Sunday, Dec. 17, 2006, at the Pisgah Manor Health Care Center following an extended illness. A native of Burnsville, she has resided in Buncombe County for most of her life. Mrs. Blankenship was a daughter of the late Avery and Mallie Chrisawn Hughes and the wife of the late Gilbert Gill Blankenship. She was also preceded in death by two children, Sandra Jane Radford and Harold Blankenship.

Surviving are her daughter, Sylvia Corn and husband, Everette, of Arden; five sisters; seven grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.

The funeral service will be held at 2:30 p.m. Wednesday in the chapel of Anders-Rice Funeral Home with the Rev. Ray Hipps officiating. Burial will be in Forest Lawn Memorial Park.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

+2007, Candler, Buncombe Co., NC, Obituary

Blankenship, William Swann, son of John Quincy Blankenship & Mary Lucinda Hipps

http://obituaries.citizen-times.com/obituaries/obit.php?id=40734 , 2007-01-07

Bruce Max Blankenship, 76, of 788 N. Luther Road, passed away Friday, Jan. 5, 2007, at Mission Hospitals, St. Joseph Campus, following a period of declining health. A native of Madison County, Bruce had resided in Buncombe County since 1952. He retired from Taylor Instruments following 26 years of service. He was a member of Lusk Chapel Baptist Church, and was a veteran of the U.S. Army. Bruce was the son of the late William Swann and Allie Price Blankenship. He was also preceded in death by both brothers, William Zane Blankenship and Mark Blankenship.

Surviving are his wife of 52 years, Janet Taylor Blankenship of the home; sister, Fannie Hennessee of Candler; two sisters-in-law, Ailon Blankenship of Marion and Marie Blankenship; three special brothers-in-law, Larry Taylor and wife, Peggy, Bruce Taylor and wife. Paula, and Frank E. Taylor and wife, Rosa, all of Candler; 11 nieces and nephews; and an aunt, Zora Price of Spring Creek.

The graveside service will be held at 2 p.m. Monday at Pisgah View Memorial Park, with the Revs. Jackie Collins and Jimmy Moore officiating.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

+2009, Leicester, Buncombe Co., NC, Obituary

http://obituaries.citizen-times.com/obituaries/obit.php?id=65475 , 2009-09-08

Eloise Chandler Blankenship, of 1114 Gouge's Branch Road, passed away Sunday, September 6, 2009, at the Memorial Campus of Mission Hospitals. Mrs. Blankenship was the daughter of the late William Nelson and Ollie Melissa Jarvis Chandler.

A native of Madison County, she resided in Buncombe County most of her life. She was employed for over 23 years with Square D and was a member of Zion Hill Baptist Church.

She was also preceded in death by a sister, Irene Chandler Miller; brother, Earl Chandler; sister-in-law, Venita Blankenship; and brothers-in-law, Charles Edward Phillips and J.M. Whitehead.

Surviving are her loving and caring husband of 43 years, Charles Zeke Blankenship, whom she married in March, 1966, of the home; two sisters: Shelby Jean Phillips and Linda Maynor and husband, Wade, all of Weaverville; brother, Ray Chandler and wife, Norma of Weaverville; brothers-in-law: James Miller of Swannanoa, Garrett Blankenship and wife Norma Jean of Marshall, and Carl Blankenship of Burnsville; sisters-in-law: Betty Chandler of Asheville, Bernice McMahan and husband Jim of Mars Hill, Maxine Scott and husband Frank of Bakersville, and Kathleen Whitehead of Burnsville; and a number of nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Zion Hill Baptist Church, with the Rev. Bobby Smith and Rev. Ebb Jenkins officiating. Burial will follow in Zion Hill Baptist Church Cemetery.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

+2008, Swannanoa, Buncombe Co., NC, Obituary

http://obitsforlife.com/obituary/168227/Forga-Nancy.php

Nancy Austin Forga, 74, of Swannanoa, passed away Saturday, October 11, 2008. Mrs. Forga was born December 27, 1933, in Buncombe County where she had lived all of her life. She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. Her family was her life. She was the daughter of the late Carter and Ethel Blankenship Edwards and the wife of the late Gordon Forga.

She was also preceded in death by her son, Kenneth Daniel Austin; father of her children, Edward Ottaway Austin; and five sisters.

Surviving are her children, Ann Allison (Howard); Carol Ingle (Lawrence); Ross Austin (Joyce); Dennis Austin (Terri); Lois Harris (Steve), all of Swannanoa; daughter-in-law Danna Austin; brother, Garrett Edwards (Nora Lee), of Asheville, 10 grandchildren; and 9 great grandchildren.

A celebration of life service will be held on Monday, October 13, 2008, at 2:00 PM in Buckeye Baptist Church with the Reverend Judson Rotan officiating. Burial will be in Mountain View Memorial Park.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2008, Swannanoa, Buncombe Co., NC, Obituary

http://obitsforlife.com/obituary/168212/Martin-Bruce.php

Bruce Dewayne Martin. 72, of 304 Old Lytle Cove Road, Swannanoa passed away Monday, December 1, 2008. Mr. Martin was born November 5, 1936 in Buncombe County and was a resident of Buncombe County all of his life. He was the son of the late Phillip and Mae Martin.

He was retired from Drexel Manufacturing and had served in the USAF as Staff Sergeant from January 11, 1952 to November of 1957

He is preceded in death by his wife, Joy Martin; brother, Phillip Martin and sister, Sharon Phillips.

Surviving are son, Michael D. Martin (Angie) of Black Mountain; daughters, Lori Blankenship (Van) and Tonya Hammond both of Black Mountain; Brothers, Jack Martin of Marion, Bobby Martin of Swannanoa, and Vance Martin(Betsy) of Tenn.; grandchildren, Michael D. Martin, II of Swannanoa, Randy Martin of Black Mountain, Christina Chavis of Pamplico, SC, Drew Martin of Hendersonville and Timothy Guffey of Black Mountain.

A graveside service will be held at 12:00p.m. on Wednesday, December 3, 2008 in Mountain View Memorial Park with the Rev. Jim Holmes officiating.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

+2007, Swannanoa, Buncombe Co., NC, Obituary

Blankenship, John Wade Sr., Son of Frank Alexander Blankenship & Enna Rhea Burlson

http://obituaries.citizen-times.com/obituaries/obit.php?id=45608 , 2007-06-30

John Wade Blankenship Jr., 73, went home to be with his Heavenly Father on Wednesday, June 27, 2007, at the V.A. Medical Center in Oteen. Born July 28, 1933, in Black Mountain, to Gloria K. Lockhart Blankenship and John Wade Blankenship Sr., both deceased. He was the oldest son, the second of ten children.

J.W. grew up in Black Mountain and attended Black Mountain High School until 1950, when he enlisted in the U.S. Navy. He served aboard the USS Chester T. O'Brien DE 421, from May 1951 to May 1954. While aboard ship he traveled to Mexico and Panama through the Panama Canal. He toured the Caribbean, including Cuba, and all along the Atlantic Seaboard from Key West to Rhode Island. Another tour included Newfoundland, Nova Scotia, Greenland, Scotland, Northern Ireland, Norway, Denmark and Bermuda. Those travels and his time in the Navy provided a lifetime of stories and memories. He received a Meritorious Unit Commendation and medals for National Defense Service, Navy Occupation Service, Armed Forces Reserve and Naval Reserve Meritorious Service. He continued to live out his deep devotion to country, great pride in the flag and passionate patriotism by giving 31 years to the U.S. Naval Reserves, retiring in 1987 as an MM1. He further demonstrated his commitment to those values with dedicated service and leadership in VFW Post 9157, serving as post, district and state commander, as an officer in AMVETS Post 333, and in the N.C. Militia as a Warrant Officer.

When Dub returned home from the Navy in 1954, he first worked with his father in home construction and carpentry. (Wade and his seven sons built more than 400 homes in the Swannanoa Valley over the past 60 years.) He later worked as an agent and staff manager for Home Beneficial Life Insurance Company. In 1961, he accepted a contract with the United States Postal Service for mail transportation. He became a postal clerk in 1964, at the Black Mountain Post Office, and worked there until his retirement in 1990. He was substitute post master at two small post offices in the last years of his service. Ever the creative restorer of old things, J.W. renovated old houses, old furniture and old cars. With an extraordinary ability to envision something from nothing, he could take a brokendown vehicle or ramshackle piece of property and transform it into something useful and profitable.

In August 1955, he married Edith Vivolynn Cooke, and together they had six children.

He is survived by five: three daughters, Lynne Caldwell (Neill), of High Point, Rosie Johnson (Alvin), of Black Mountain, and Karen Collins (John), of Merritt Island, Fla; and two sons, John, of Swannanoa, and Charlie, (Cynthia), of Campobello, S.C. He was preceded in death by his son, Virgil Glenn. He is survived by six brothers, Joe (Gaye), of Enka, Roy (Joyce), of Enka, Frank (Barbara), Ronald (Becky) and Marshall (Beverly), all of Swannanoa, and Donald (Barbara), of Nebo; and three sisters, Doris Harvey (John), of Midlothian, Va., Lois Nix (Ed), of Black Mountain, and Nana Hensley (Tim), of Marion. He was Papaw to 13 grandchildren, Jennifer Roberts (Eric), of Alexander; Kelli McBride (Patrick), of Tampa, Fla.; Jessica Blankenship, of Cummings, Ga.; Will, Krista and Michael Blankenship, all of Swannanoa; Ali Johnson, of Black Mountain; Samuel, Susannah, Marshall, Caroline and Isaac, all of Merritt Island, Fla.; and Zachary Blankenship of Campobello, S.C., and great-granddaughters, Brooke and Rachel Roberts, of Alexander.

A Celebration of Life service will be held on Sunday, July 1, 2007, at 3 p.m., also at First Baptist Church of Black Mountain.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

+2006, Weaverville, Buncombe Co., NC, Obituary

http://obituaries.citizen-times.com/obituaries/obit.php?id=36753 , 2006-08-11

Marge Blankenship, 68, of Weaverville, passed away on Monday, August 7, 2006, at Mission Hospitals, Memorial Campus. A native of Paterson, N.J., she was daughter of the late John Paul and Margaret Ann Tierney. Marge was an active member of her community at Reems Creek with her husband, Swann. She shared her time and talents with many ministries at St. Eugene's Catholic Church and volunteered in the neonatal unit of Mission Hospital. Marge was a devoted wife, loving mother, beloved grandmother, and a good friend to all who knew her.

She is survived by her husband of twelve years, Swann Blankenship; two sons, John Michael White and his wife, Bernadette, of Perrineville, N.J., Steven Earle White of Spring, Texas; three daughters, Mary Ellen Beckford and her husband, Joe, of Acworth, Ga., Patricia Ann White, Karen Ann Carper and her husband, Paul, of Conroe, Texas; two stepsons, Kurt S. Blankenship and his wife, Jackie, David A. Blankenship, all of New Orleans, La.; one step-daughter, Shelley S. Thibeau and her husband, Terry, of New Orleans, La.; one brother, John Tierney and his wife, Dolores, of Milton, Del.; three sisters, Rita Santo of Pompton Lakes, N.J., Joan Bannworth of Nutley, N.J., and Maryanne Tierney of Newton, N.J.; and 15 grandchildren.

A memorial Mass will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday at St. Eugene's Catholic Church in Asheville.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

+2007, Weaverville, Buncombe Co., NC, Obituary

http://obituaries.citizen-times.com/obituaries/obit.php?id=49606 , 2007-12-12 [Wednesday]

John Swann Blankenship, Jr., 80, of Weaverville, died peacefully in his sleep, after a long and courageous battle with cancer, on Saturday,[08Dec2007] December at the VA Hospice Facility in Asheville. Born in Rock Hill, South Carolina, Swann served his country in WWII as a sailor on the USS Ross in the Pacific. After his discharge, he attended Duke University and received a cum laude degree in electrical engineering. During his summers in college, he worked for Texaco in Louisiana and Mississippi and joined the company full time after graduating. After 32 years of faithful service as a geophysicist, he retired in 1982 in Houston, Texas.

In 1951 he married Jerry Ann Wofford of Wheeler, Texas and together they had three children, Kurt Stephen (Jackie), David Anthony, and Shelley Swann (Terry Thibeau), and six grandchildren, Jonathan (Jennifer), Ashleigh (Dan Murray), Matthew, Sarah Blankenship, Geoffrey and Stephanie Thibeau, and step grandfather to Malcolm and Matthew Andry, all of whom survive their loving father and grandfather.

Jerry Ann died in 1992, but the following year Swann met and married Margaret (Marge) Simon of Conroe, Texas, beginning what became 13 years of a loving and happy marriage until Marge's untimely death in August, 2006. In 2000, Marge and Swan moved to Weaverville. They became involved and active members of St. Eugene's Catholic Church and the Reem's Creek Community and country club. Their marriage made Swann a loving stepfather to Michael (Bernadette), Steve, Mary Ellen (Joe Beckford), Patty, and Karen (Paul Carper), and step grandfather to John Paul Nichter, Anthony and Nicholas Pigman, Beverly, Bobby and Jade Beckford, Samuel and Alexandra White, and Olivia Carper.

A memorial service will be held at 11:00 on Thursday, December 13, 2007 at St. Eugene Catholic Church in Asheville followed by interment of the ashes in the Church columbarium.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

+2008, Weaverville, Buncombe Co., NC, Obituary

http://obituaries.citizen-times.com/obituaries/obit.php?id=54024 , 2008-05-20

Iris Lee Blankenship Holcombe, 72, of 145 Clarks Chapel Rd., Weaverville, died Sunday, May 18, 2008. Mrs. Holcombe was born February 7, 1936 in Buncombe County. She lived and worked in the D.C. and Northern Virginia area for a number of years before returning to Weaverville 20 years ago. She was a member of the First Baptist Church, Weaverville. Iris was the daughter of the late Roy and Carlie Cheek Blankenship and was also preceded in death by her husband, Vaughn Sonny Holcombe and brother, Roy L. Blankenship Jr.

Surviving are her sons, Mark Holcombe of Fairfax, Va., Tim Holcombe of Weaverville, Randy Holcombe of Nags Head and Chris Holcombe of Weaverville; brother, Leon Blankenship of Virginia; and granddaughters, Jenna and Katie Holcombe.

The graveside service will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday in Clark's Chapel Cemetery, with the Rev. Dr. Jim McCoy officiating.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

+2008, Weaverville, Buncombe Co., NC, Obituary

The Weaverville Tribune, (NC) - October 9, 2008

Glen Carver, 88, of 4 Hamburg Lane, passed away Sunday, Oct. 5, 2008, at Mission Hospitals' Memorial Campus [Asheville, Buncombe Co., NC]. He was born in Madison County and a son of the late William David and Tenna Christine Rice Carver.

Glen is also preceded by one sister, Delitha Blankenship and five brothers; Herbert, Emerson, Charlie, Claude and Clarence Carver. He was a U. S. Army Veteran and was retired from Andrax.

Surviving is his wife Flossie Mace Carver of the home; daughters, Brenda Guilentine (Glen) of Luthersburg, PA, Linda Bailey (Robert), Ann Bailey (John), Velda Rice (James), all of Mars Hill, and Cleva Carver (Jeff) of Weaverville; nine grandchildren; seven great grandchildren and one step-great grandchild; sisters, Viola Shelton, Dortha Stockton, Lola Adams, Foie Shelton and Mary Franklin.

The funeral service was held at 2 pm on Wednesday, Oct. 8, 2008, at Laurel Chapel Baptist Church where he was a member. The Rev. Danny Jenkins, the Rev. Jerry Shelton and the Rev. Eb Jenkins officiated. Burial followed in Upper Laurel Baptist Church Cemetery. Mars Hill VFW Post #5483 conducted graveside services.

[SSDI, 13Mar1920 - 05Oct2008]

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

Buncombe Co., NC, SSDI

Blankinship, Helen E. 91, 17Jul1909 - 22Jul2000, Asheville, Buncombe, NC, MI-374-05-9009

Blankenship, Laura Y. 78, 27May1928 - 22Mar2007, Asheville, Buncombe, NC, NC-237-58-7295

Blankenship, Helen L. 84, 22May1918 - 06Dec2002, Asheville, Buncombe, NC, NC-240-16-5631

Blankenship, Fannie E. 90, 29May1914 - 07Jun2004, Asheville, Buncombe, NC, NC-242-12-1588

Blankenship, Deanne D. 87, 24Sep1920 - 06Oct2007, Asheville, Buncombe, NC, NC-241-66-4633

Blankenship, Donald R. 71, 22Jun1935 - 02Dec2006, Asheville, Buncombe, NC, NC-240-52-0557,

Blankenship, Charles J. 68, 15Feb1936 - 15Aug2004, Asheville, Buncombe, NC, NC-240-50-3724,

Blankenship, Bonnie 77, 10Jun1930 - 22Mar2008, Asheville, Buncombe, NC, NC-240-42-6539

Blankenship, Jack C. 79-80, 30Jul1925 - 16Jul2005, Asheville, Buncombe, NC, NC-243-38-0700

Blankenship, Steve L. 60, 18Jun1946 - 24Jun2006, Asheville, Buncombe, NC, NC-242-70-0491

Blankenship, Marie E. 69, 01Jun1930 - 01Jan2000, Asheville, Buncombe, NC, NC-242-44-4859

Blankenship, Howard W. 63, 22Dec1941 - 04Jan 005, Asheville, Buncombe, NC, NC-245-60-1785

Blankenship, Frank M. 88, 15Feb1913 - 23Sep2001, Asheville, Buncombe, NC, NC-246-10-1451

Blankenship, Shelba J. 58, 19Nov1945 - 17Dec2003, Asheville, Buncombe, NC, NC-245-72-8050

Blankenship, David L. 60, 27Aug1944 - ??Jul2005, Asheville, Buncombe, NC, NC-245-68-9249

Blankenship, Mark W. 43, 29Nov1961 - 06Nov2005, Barnardsville, Buncombe, NC, NC-238-96-8183

Blankenship, Robert O. 79, 31Aug1928 - 05May2008, Black Mt., Buncombe, NC, VA-231-28-1963

Blankenship, Julian P. 85, 10Apr1920 - 21Jun2005, Black Mountain, Buncombe, NC, NC-240-22-7763

Blankenship, Murphy B. 81, 27Jul1919 - 01Jan2001, Black Mountain, Buncombe, NC, NC-245-16-9338

Blankenship, Alden B. 81, 11Mar1919 - 31Jul2000, Candler, Buncombe, NC, SC-251-12-9731

Blankenship, Mattie E. 61, 31Jan1944 - 12Apr2005, Candler, Buncombe, NC, NC-246-64-7372

Blankenship, George C. 80, 10Jun1920 - 03Feb2001, Candler, Buncombe, NC, NC-240-16-724

Blankenship, Max B. 76, 13Nov1930 - 05Jan2007, Candler, Buncombe, NC, NC-238-44-1557

Blankenship, Silas P. 55, 16Feb1946 - 21Nov2001, Enka, Buncombe, NC, NC-245-68-9556

Blankenship, Eloise 70, 02Oct1938 - 06Sep2009, Leicester, Buncombe, NC, NC-246-58-4400

Blankenship, Addie H. 87, 14Dec1919 - 17Dec2006, Skyland, Buncombe, NC, NC-238-14-8319

Blankenship, Josephine K. 79, 09Jun1920 - 28Apr2000, Swannanoa, Buncombe, NC, NC-244-16-0051

Blankenship, John W. 73, 28Jul1933 - 27Jun2007, Swannanoa, Buncombe, NC, NC-242-44-0459

Blankenship, Harold D. 64, 11Sep1940 - 16Apr2005, Weaverville, Buncombe, NC, NC-245-60-7874

+Blankenship, Margaret K. 97, 10Dec1902 - 23Jan2000, Weaverville, Buncombe, NC, NC-242-40-4550

Margaret Virginia Kennedy

Blankenship, Avon D. 76, 16Jun1928 - 23Aug2004, Weaverville, Buncombe, NC, NC-242-36-8092

Blankenship, J. S. 80, 17Mar1927 - 08Dec2007, Weaverville, Buncombe, NC, SC-247-36-2511

Blankenship, Margaret P. 68, 27Feb1938 - 07Aug2006, Weaverville, Buncombe, NC, NJ-152-28-7414

Burke

2005, Chesterfield, Burke Co., NC, Obituary

Richmond County Daily Journal (Rockingham, NC) - February 23, 2005

Benjamin Nathan Kann Sr., 62, died Sunday, Feb. 20, 2005. A funeral service was held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 23 from Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home Chapel. Burial followed in Oakland Baptist Church Cemetery. Born in Elizabeth, N.J.,

Mr. Kann was a son of the late Irwin Frank Kann Sr. and Eleanor Hadley Kann. He was a retired health care facility Dietician.

Surviving are his wife, Helen Piazza Kann of the home; two sons, Benjamin Nathan (Maria) Kann Jr. of New York, and Brian Edward (Pamela) Kann Sr. of Chesterfield; three daughters, Cheryl Anne Rodano of Chesterfield, Suzanne Koster of New York, and Eunice Eleanor (Timothy) Blankenship of Virginia.

[SSDI, 14Jul1942 - 20Feb2005]

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2000, Connelly Springs, Burke Co., NC, Obituary

http://www.genealogybuff.com/nc/cleveland/webbbs_config.pl/noframes/read/170

Mr. Alvin Curtis Franklin, 66, of Nobby Lail Road, died Friday, Nov. 17, 2000, at Valdese General Hospital. A native of Burke County, he was the son of the late Edison and Fannie Lowman Franklin. He was a veteran of the Navy and a retired furniture worker.

He is survived by his wife, Doris Benfield Franklin; two sons, Wayne Franklin of Morganton and Donald Franklin of Icard; two daughters, Janice Blankenship of Sawmills and Barbara Blankenship of Casar; two brothers, Edison Franklin of Connelly Springs and Glenn Franklin of Morganton; two sisters, Margie Ross of Connelly Springs and Flossie Benfield of Morganton; 7 grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.

The funeral will be Monday at 8 p.m. at Family Funeral Care, Kirksey Chapel in Valdese, with the Revs. Harold Kanupp and Alvin Jones officiating. Burial will be Tuesday at 2 p.m. at The Western Carolina State Veteran Cemetery in Black Mountain.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

+2000, Morganton, Burke Co., NC, Funeral

The Charlotte Observer, (NC) - January 26, 2000

Lola Blankenship, 85, died Monday, January 24. Funeral, 4pm. Thursday, South Mountain Baptist Church. Burial at Church Cemetery. Visitation 3-4pm., Thursday at the church. Sossoman's in charge.

[SSDI, Lela R. Blankenship - 10Aug1914 - 24Jan2000]

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

+2003, Morganton, Burke Co., NC, Funeral

http://obituaries.citizen-times.com/obituaries/obit.php?id=391 , 2003-01-24

Larry Gene Blankenship, 51, died Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2003.

The funeral service will be held at 2 pm, Saturday, at Sossoman Funeral Home. Burial will be in Calvary Memorial Gardens.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

Burk Co., NC, Birth: https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:VHGP-T6P

Larry Gene Blankenship - 05May1951 – S/o Jack B Blankenship & Irene McCurry.

+2003, Morganton, Burke Co., NC, Funeral

The Charlotte Observer, (NC) - January 27, 2003

Jack B. Blankenship, Sr., 74, died January 24.

Funeral is 3 p.m. Tuesday, Sossoman Funeral Home Chapel. Burial, Burke Memorial Park.

[SSDI, 24Nov1928 - 24Jan2003]

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2006, Morganton, Burke Co., NC, Arrest

The Daily Courier, (Forest City, NC) - May 21, 2006

Olivia Nichole Seals: Morganton man faces charges in teen's death

A 17 yearold girl who has been missing since May 9 was killed by a 20 year old acquaintance, according to police who charged the man with murder after finding a body in his yard. Phillip Kyle Blankenship was arrested Friday on a murder charge and held pending a court appearance Monday. Burke County authorities believe the body found behind Blankenship 's home late Friday was that of Olivia Nichole Seals of Morganton.

Sheriff John McDevitt said the body matches a description of Seals, and an autopsy will be performed to confirm the identification and determine the cause of death. McDevitt said authorities went to Blankenship 's house after he took a lie detector test, and found items inside that were consistent with a struggle - including bloodstains. The body was found when the search moved outside. "I'm not at liberty to say what was located inside his home, so our case will not be compromised," McDevitt said. "But it was quite obvious that an act of violence had occurred."

Olivia Seals was reported missing 11 days ago by her father, Hugh "Nick" Seals. He told authorities that Blankenship later claimed he dropped off the girl on a dirt road in front of her home at 2 a.m. May 8, and that he gave Seals his daughter's purse and cell phone, saying she left the items in his truck. But McDevitt said investigators believe that, shortly after Olivia Seals went missing, Blankenship tried to persuade her father that she was in the Asheville area by sending him text messages. Nick Seals told police that the messages were not worded or sent in the usual way his daughter communicated.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2009, Morganton, Burke Co., NC, Murder Trial

The News Herald, (Morganton, NC) - March 14, 2009

Blakenship homicide trial starts Monday

Almost three years after the death of Olivia Seals, the man accused of killing her will go on trial starting Monday. Phillip Blankenship, 22, who has remained at the Burke County Jail since his arrest in 2006, is charged with murder. He could face the death penalty if convicted. Nick Seals reported his daughter missing on May 9, 2006. Less than two weeks later, investigators found Olivia Seals' body wrapped in black trash bags in a ravine in Glen Alpine.

Investigators said Seals died from several blows to the back of her head. The ravine was approximately 60 yards from the house where Blankenship lived with his grandparents. Blankenship was the last person known to have seen Olivia before her disappearance, investigators say. He says he dropped off Seals at home on the evening of May 8. A few days later, Blankenship returned Seals' purse and cell phone to her father. He said Seals left the items in his car.

Burke County sheriff's investigators became suspicious of Blankenship when he withdrew consent to search the back room of his home. Consent was given to search the rest of the home, but withdrawn each time investigators neared the back room. When investigators gained entrance into the room, they found blood splatters and other evidence suggesting that Seals was killed in the room. Investigators procured a full search warrant and continued searching the back room. They charged Blankenship in June 2006 with Seals' murder. He previously has stated his innocence.

Seals' family keeps her memory alive through a scholarship at Glen Alpine Elementary School, MySpace page and an annual memorial service on the anniversary of her death.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

Burke Co., NC, SSDI

Blankenship, Jack B. 74, 24Nov1928 - 24Jan2003, Morganton, Burke, NC, NC-245-32-7116

Blankenship, Lela R. 85, 10Aug1914 - 24Jan2000, Morganton, Burke, NC, NC-242-01-9715

Cabarrus

2002, Concord, Cabarrus Co., NC, Obituary

The Charlotte Observer, (NC) - May 28, 2002

Paul Dexter "Deck" Blackwelder, 67, of 5127 Blackwelder Road, died Sunday, May 26, 2002 at his residence.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, May 29, 2002 at Broadus Memorial Baptist Church, Reverend Rodney Quesenberry officiating. Burial will be in Roberta United Methodist Church Cemetery.

Mr. Blackwelder was born Mary 28, 1935 in Cabarrus County, NC, son of Grace Blackwelder and the late William Blackwelder. He was a veteran of the US Army, was a farmer and a member of Broadus Memorial Baptist Church, Concord.

Surviving are his wife, Jenoal Blackwelder of Concord; mother, Grace Blackwelder of Concord; son, Jeffrey Dexter Blackwelder of Concord; daughters, Robin A. Blackwelder of Concord and Becky and husband Randy Blankenship of Asheville, NC; sisters, Joyce Hardister, Ann Hill and Gail Walker, all of Concord, NC; and grandchildren, Christy, Kenny, Maggi and Molli.

A sister, Linda Tucker preceded Mr. Blackwelder in death.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

+2007, Concord, Cabarrus Co., NC, Death

The Charlotte Observer, (NC) - December 2, 2007

Gladys Blankenship Workman, 68, died, December 1, 2007. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by Gordon Funeral Home of Mt. Pleasant.

[SSDI, 03Dec1938 - 01Dec2007]

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

+2007, Concord, Cabarrus Co., NC, Obituary

http://theitem.com/stories/gladys-b-workman,137946

Gladys Blankenship Workman, 68, of 5603 Cress Road, Concord, died Saturday, Dec. 1, 2007, at her residence. Mrs. Workman was born in Sumter, a daughter of the late Clarence Blankenship and Alice Andrews Blankenship.

Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Gordon Funeral Home, 8559 Cook St., Mount Pleasant, conducted by the Rev. Bill Nix. Burial will follow at Salisbury National Cemetery.

She was a retired registered nurse at Northeast Medical Center. She enjoyed basket weaving, gardening and reading.

She is survived by her husband, Darrell Curtis Workman; son, Darrell Lewis Workman of Kannapolis; daughter, Janice W. Cauble of Kannapolis; brother, Clarence Blankenship of Tennessee; sisters, Katie Bramlett of Florida, Ruth Allen, Elieen Lee and Vernell Corbett, all of South Carolina; and two grandchildren, Dara Elsie Cauble and Michael Wayne Workman.

2008, Concord, Cabarrus Co., NC, Eagle Scout

The Charlotte Observer, (NC) - April 3, 2008

Boy Scouts Robert Blankenship, 15, and Cody Murgas, 14, of Troop 222 recently were presented their Eagle Scout awards, the highest rank in Boy Scouts. Robert earned 36 merit badges and is a member of the Order of the Arrow, a camping organization within Scouting. He is the 10th Scout from Troop 222 to earn the Eagle rank. For his Eagle project, he organized and directed a crew of volunteers in building a picnic area, a fire pit and two hexagonal picnic tables for Harrisburg United Methodist Church. The project took about 185 hours. He is the son of Andrea and Lee Blankenship of Concord and the grandson of Annie Louise Hoover of Harrisburg and the late Wayne Hoover, and of Norma Blankenship of Kentucky and the late Robert Blankenship . He is a freshman at Robinson High School, where he plays percussion in the marching and concert bands.

Cody earned 29 merit badges, spent more than 50 nights camping, hiked more than 50 miles and completed junior and troop leadership training programs. He also served as a patrol leader and currently serves as an instructor for Tenderfoot (beginning) Scouts. For his Eagle project, he landscaped the entrance of Harrisburg United Methodist Church. He and 13 helpers spent more than 60 hours on the project. He is the son of Jeff and Karen Murgas of Concord and the grandson of James and Jackie Furr of Concord. He is a freshman at Robinson High School, where he is a member of the wrestling team.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

+2008, Concord, Cabarrus Co., NC, Obituary

Kannapolis Citizen (NC) - October 21, 2008

Mavis Marie Crouse, 68, Camilla Apartments, died Oct. 9, 2008. Born in Keen Mountain, VA, she was a daughter of the late Peggy and Jessie Blankenship.

Survivors include a daughter in Florida, six siblings, grandchildren and nieces and nephews.

Wilkinson Funeral Home assisted the family.

[SSDI, 18Apr1940 - 09Oct2008]

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2008, Concord, Cabarrus Co., NC, Obituary

Kannapolis Citizen (NC) - November 18, 2008

Agbert Davis "A.D." Elrod, 76, 3709 Bentley Place S.W., died Friday, Nov. 14, 2008, at his home. Born April 29, 1932, he was the son of the late Agbert Davis and Effie Mae Davis Elrod. He retired as a self-employed wholesale distributor and was a member of Concord First Assembly.

Survivors include wife Margaret Brackin Elrod; sons James David Elrod, Orange Park, Fla., Paul Douglas Elrod, Jacksonville, Fla., A.D. Elrod III, Smyrna, Tenn.; daughter Barbara Alice Means , Cooper, Texas; sister Doris Whigham, Tampa, Fla.; half-sisters Sally Wise, New Port Richey, Fla., and Carman Blankenship, Bedford, Va.; half-brother Walter Joiner, Hosford, Fla.; six grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.

A service was held Sunday, Nov. 16, 2008, at Lady's Funeral Home, Kannapolis, conducted by the Rev. Forest Jones. Burial, Carolina Memorial Park.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2001, Kannapolis, Cabarrus Co., NC, Obituary

Salisbury Post (NC) - April 2, 2001

Juanita Sifford Turcotte, 73, Kannapolis, died Sunday (April 1, 2001) at her home after a year of serious illness. Born July 31, 1927, in Cabarrus County, Mrs. Turcotte was a daughter of the late Harvey Lee and Minnie Tickle Sifford.

She was a graduate of Queens Business College, Charlotte. A homemaker, she was a member of Kimball Memorial Lutheran Church.

Her husband, Leo M. Turcotte, died in 1990.

Survivors include son Terry Lee Turcotte, Kannapolis; daughter Juanita Turcotte Blankenship, Atlanta, GA; sisters Lorene McBride, Athens, GA, and Margaret Cobb, Holden Beach; two grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.

Services: Graveside, 3 pm, Tuesday, Carolina Memorial Park, conducted by the Rev. Doug Kearney.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

Caldwell

+2004, Granite Falls, Caldwell Co., NC, Funeral

The Charlotte Observer, (NC) - September 14, 2004

Alice Jo Blankenship Greene died September 12, 2004.

Funeral is 6 PM Wednesday at Granite Funeral Service Chapel. Interment in Sunset Hills Cemetery.

[SSDI, 02Dec1942 - 12Sep2004]

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

+2005, Granite Falls, Caldwell Co., NC, Funeral

The Charlotte Observer, (NC) - January 26, 2005

Clyde Marshall Blankenship, 54, died January 24, 2005.

Funeral is 12 Noon Thursday at Yellow Hill Baptist Church; burial in church cemetery.

[SSDI, 20Dec1950 - 24Jan2005]

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

+2000, Lenoir, Caldwell Co., NC, Funeral

The Charlotte Observer, (NC) - February 17, 2000

Verlee McLean Blankenship, 78, died Feb 15, 2000. Funeral is 2pm Thursday at Miller Hill Baptist Church. Visitation is 7-8:30pm Wednesday at Pendry's Funeral Home.

[SSDI, 25Feb1921 - 15Feb2000]

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

+2005, Lenoir, Caldwell Co., NC, Funeral

The Charlotte Observer, (NC) - June 5, 2005

Nell Triplett Blankenship, 69, died June 4.

Graveside service is Monday at Blue Ridge Memorial Park at 3:30 pm. Pendry's Funeral Home.

[SSDI, 15Oct1935 - 04Jun2005]

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

+2006, Lenoir, Caldwell Co., NC, Funeral

The Charlotte Observer, (NC) - August 16, 2006

Mary Ella "Tincey" Blankenship, 73, died August 14, 2006.

Funeral is 4 pm, Thursday, at Greer-McElveen Funeral Home; Interment in Belleview Cemetery.

[SSDI, Mary S. Blankenship - 18May1933 - 14Aug2006]

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

+2008, Lenoir, Caldwell Co., NC, Obituary

http://www.greer-mcelveenfuneralhome.com/sitemaker/sites/GreerM1/obit.cgi?user=1329_CBlankenship75

Clara Marie Effler Blankenship, age 39, of 1108 Ishmore Hill Rd., Lenoir, died Friday, February 29, 2008 at Caldwell Memorial Hospital. She was born September 19, 1968 in Caldwell County to late David D. Effler and Clara Linda Hartley Phillips of Lenoir.

Mrs. Blankenship was employed as a security guard for United Security.

Survivors include her mother Mrs. Clara Linda Hartley Phillips and husband Joe of Lenoir. Three sons: Brett Phillips of Lenoir, Jeremy and Tyler Blankenship also of Lenoir. One brother: Daniel D. Effler of Hudson, one sister Ms. Alesia Effler of Lenoir, and two grandchildren: Andrew and Olivia Phillips both of Lenoir.

Receiving of friends will be held Monday, March 3, 2008, from 6:00pm until 8:00pm at Greer-McElveen Funeral Home.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

+2008, Lenoir, Caldwell Co., NC, Obituary

The Charlotte Observer, (NC) - September 13, 2008

http://www.greer-mcelveenfuneralhome.com/sitemaker/sites/GreerM1/obit.cgi?user=1329_JBlankenship76

James Blankenship, age 74, of Main St., Lenoir, died Thursday, September 11, 2008 at Gateway Nursing Center. He was born August 4, 1934 in Caldwell County to the late Chelsie C. and Pearl Adkins Blankenship. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Ella Sumpter Blankenship.

Mr. Blankenship was owner and operator of Poplar Fish Lake and was a member of Indian Hills Baptist Church.

Survivors include two sons, Mickey James Blankenship and wife Paula and Richard Lee Blankenship and wife Karen, both of Lenoir; two brothers, Harold Blankenship of Gamewell and Paul Blankenship of Lenoir; one sister, Mrs. Rowena Greene of Lenoir; five grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.

Funeral services will be held Sunday, September 14, 2008 at 4:00 P.M. at Greer-McElveen Funeral Home Chapel conducted by Rev. J. B. Crouse and Dr. Wayne Caviness. Interment will follow at Belleview Cemetery. Serving as pallbearers will be: Chris Blankenship, Casey Blankenship, Teryl Blankenship, Roger McCall, Ron Crump and Barry Crump.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

+2009, Lenoir, Caldwell Co., NC, Obituary

The News-Topic, (Lenoir, NC) - March 13, 2009

Virginia Faye Barrett Phillips, 75, of Lenoir, went home to be with her Lord, Thursday, March 12, 2009 at Caldwell Hospice and Palliative Care. Mrs. Phillips was born Aug. 19, 1933 in Tennessee to the late Pleasant Coy Barrett and Beatrice Blankenship Barrett.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brothers Otis, Everette, Eldridge and James and her sister Vera Greene. She was a member of East Flat Baptist Church.

Survivors include her husband, Reece Phillips of the home; her sons, Richard Phillips and wife Patricia of Lenoir, Randy Phillips and companion Mark Herman also of Lenoir; and Eldridge Phillips and wife Melissa of Granite Falls; her grandchildren, Scott, Cody and John Phillips; her brothers, Hubert Barrett and wife Charlotte and Roy Barrett and wife Mollie all of Lenoir and her sister, Weanona Eyler of Hudson.

Services for Mrs. Phillips will be held Saturday, March 14, 2009 at East Flat Baptist Church at 2 p.m. with the Rev. Claude Suddreth officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Serving as pallbearers will be Dwayne Barrett, Stacy Swanson, Larry Greene, Garry Greene, David Eyler and.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2009, Lenoir, Caldwell Co., NC, Obituary

The News-Topic, (Lenoir, NC) - June 7, 2009

Gail Natalie Jones, 65, of Redbud Place, Lenoir, died Friday, June 5, 2009 at Caldwell Memorial Hospital. She was born Feb. 27, 1944 in Worchester, Mass., to the late John and Olive Corey Adams.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by one daughter, Gael Millett; granddaughter, Krystal Hughes; and two grandsons, Zachary Millett and Gary Millett. Mrs. Jones was employed with the State of Massachusetts and a member of Littlejohn United Methodist Church.

Survivors include her husband, Robert E. Jones, of Lenoir; two stepsons, Steven Jones and wife Elizabeth of Salem, Mass., and William Jones of Salem, Mass.; four daughters, Ms. Beth Hughes, of Morganton, and Mrs. Stephanie Gillogly and husband Ryan, of Ft. Lewis, Wash.; and Ms. Corey Locke and Ms. Lindsey Jones, both of Lenoir; stepdaughter, Mrs. Charlene Blankenship and husband Clifton, of Salem, Mass.; 16 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.

A celebration of her life will be held in Courtney Chapel at Lelia Tuttle Park, Hartland Road, on Monday, June 8, 2009 at 2 p.m., conducted by the Rev. Elizabeth Graves.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

+2009, Lenoir, Caldwell Co., NC, Obituary

The News-Topic, (Lenoir, NC) - July 17, 2009

Thelma Irene Reid McCaleb, 88, of Lenoir passed away Thursday, July 16, 2009 at the Shaire Center. She was born Oct. 22, 1920 in Caldwell County to the late James David Reid and Mary Lefevers Reid.

She was also preceded in death by her husband, Donald McCaleb; her brother, Rufus "Tam" Reid; and three sisters, Lula Triplett, Lola Price, and Carrie Hood. Mrs. McCaleb was of the Baptist faith and worked for Valdese Weavers for many years.

Survivors include her sons, Rom J. Blankenship Jr. and his wife, Maxine of Hudson, James Kirby and his wife of Florida, Jerry Reid of Hudson, Micheal McCaleb of Lenoir, Ronnie Piercy of Charlotte; daughters, Patricia Bowman and her husband, Carroll of Hickory, Debbie Sigmon of Hildebran. She was also survived by a number of grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Funeral services will be held on Saturday, July 18, 2009, 2 p.m. in the Bass-Smith Granite Chapel with the Rev. Don Ingle officiating. Burial will follow at Sunset Hills Cemetery.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

+2009, Lenoir, Caldwell Co., NC, Obituary

Ted Eugene Blankenship, 55, of Chester Road, Lenoir went home to be with the Lord, Saturday, September 12, 2009 at his residence. He was born September 8, 1954 in Caldwell County to the late Fields and Beatrice Mikeal Blankenship. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Marie Effler Blankenship; a brother, Clyde Blankenship, a step-brother, Johnson Blankenship.

Mr. Blankenship worked for McCreary Chair Company and was of the Baptist faith.

Survivors include two sons, Jeremy and Tyler Blankenship, both of the home; one step-son, Brett Phillips of Lenoir; six brothers, Ray, Bud, Bruce, Richard, Clarence and David, all of Lenoir; one step-brother, Jerry Sharpe of Lenoir; one sister, Mrs. Julie Gentry and her husband Robert of Lenoir; three step-sisters, Ms. Clara Mae Sharpe of Taylorsville, Ms. Edith Urban of Wisconsin, Ms. Collene Cooper of Oregon; and many nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be held Wednesday, September 16, 2009 at 11:00 AM at Greer-McElveen Funeral Home Chapel conducted by Rev. Micheal Minton. Interment will follow in the Mikeal Family Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Ray Hood, Allen Hood, Marty Hood, Sheldon Gentry, Gregg Gentry, and Darryll Dellinger. Honorary pallbearers will be Ricky Gentry and Tommy Carlton.

From: diane dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

+2009, Lenoir, Caldwell Co., NC, Obituary

The Watauga Democrat, (Boone, NC) - November 6, 2009

Mrs. Olivia "Lib" Walker Story, 85, of Union Grove Road, Lenoir, died Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2009, at Valdese General Hospital [Valdese, Burke Co., NC]. She was born Sept. 28, 1924 in Caldwell County, to the late Clarence and Esther Blankenship Walker. Mrs. Story was retired from the United States Postal Service after 37 years and was a member of Central Advent Christian Church.

Survivors include two sons, Mickey Story and wife, Anne, of Newton and Barry Story and wife, Susan, of Granite Falls; one daughter, Ms. Pat Robbins of Lenoir; and one brother, Ray Walker of Boone.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Lawrence Marion Story; one sister, Sybil Walker Shaw; and one brother, Willard Walker.

Funeral services will be held Friday, Nov. 6, 2009, at 11:00 a.m. at Greer-McElveen Funeral Home Chapel conducted by the Rev. Ed Neal and the Rev. Marshall Tidwell. Interment will follow at Blue Ridge Memorial Park.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2009, Lenoir, Caldwell Co., NC, Obituary

The News-Topic, (Lenoir, NC) - November 25, 2009

Robert E. Jones, 76, of Redbud Place, Lenoir, died Thursday, Nov. 19, 2009, at the residence. He was born Dec. 16, 1932, in Danvers, MA, to the late Gordon and Anita Collette Jones.

Mr. Jones was a retired truck driver and was a member of Littlejohn United Methodist Church. He was also a United States Air Force veteran.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Gail N. Jones; one brother, Ted Jones; and one sister, Nancy Jones; three grandchildren, Gary Millett, Zachary Millett and Krystal Hughes; a step-daughter, Gael Millett.

Survivors include two sons, Steven Jones and wife Elizabeth and William Jones, both of Salem, Mass.; four daughters, Mrs. Charlene Blankenship and husband Cliff Sr. of Salem, Mrs. Stephanie Gillogly and husband Ryan of Washington state, Ms. Corey Locke of Gamewell, Ms. Lindsey Jennings Jones of Lenoir; one step-daughter, Ms. Beth Hughes of Morganton; 14 grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and five nieces.

Memorial services will be held Saturday, Nov. 28, 2009, at 1 pm, at Courtney Chapel at Lelia Tuttle Park conducted by the Rev. Elizabeth Graves.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2009, Rhodhiss, Caldwell Co., NC, Obituary

The News-Topic, (Lenoir, NC) - January 20, 2009

Mr. Alex Miller, 61, of Rhodhiss, passed away Sunday, Jan. 18, 2009, at his residence following a period of declining health. Mr. Miller was born Jan., 4, 1948, in Hazard, Ky., to the late Andy Miller and Armine White Miller.

In addition to his parents, one daughter, Janice Miller Jackson, and several brothers and sisters preceded him in death. He was formerly employed by Shuford Mills, where he worked as a fixer for many years.

Survivors include his wife, Loretta Deaton Miller of the home, two daughters, Audrey Miller of Hudson and Alexandria Miller Seitz of Catawba; one sister, Janice Easterling of Kentucky; three brothers, Claude Miller, Oscar Miller and Ralph Miller; and two sons-in-law, Scott Seitz and Eric Ammon. Also surviving are six grandchildren, Alex and Amanda Blankenship, Brandy and Lisa Miller, Nikki and Jimmy Dean Chaney; and one great-grandchild, Cheyenne Chaney.

Funeral services will be held Friday, Jan. 23, 2009, at 1 p.m. in the Chapel of Heritage Funeral Service with the Revs. Claude Miller and Scott Seitz officiating. Interment will follow at Calvary Memorial Gardens.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

Caldwell Co., NC, SSDI

Blankenship, Mary E. 88, 26Apr1920 - 07Oct2008, Granite Falls, Caldwell, NC, NC-243-22-9645

Blankenship, Vera L. 79, 01Mar1924 - 16Jan2004, Granite Falls, Caldwell, NC, NC-246-02-6937

Blankenship, James E. 74, 04Aug1934 - 11Sep2008, Lenoir, Caldwell, NC, NC-246-48-1569

Blankenship, Clyde M. 54, 20Dec1950 - 24Jan2005, Lenoir, Caldwell, NC, NC-242-84-8779

Blankenship, Mary S. 73, 18May1933 - 14Aug2006, Lenoir, Caldwell, NC, NC-242-46-7320

Blankenship, Verlee M. 78-79, 25Feb1921 - 15Feb2000, Lenoir, Caldwell, NC, NC-240-30-4103,

Blankenship, Janice F. 52, 06Jun1956 - 07Oct2008, Rhodhiss, Caldwell, NC, NC-246-08-6608

Camden

+2009, Camden, Camden Co., NC, Obituary

The Daily Advance, (Elizabeth City, NC) - February 3, 2009

Camden resident Harry Allen Blankenship, 69, of 141 Lauren Lane, Camden, N.C., died Sunday, Dec. 28, 2008, at Albemarle Hospital [Elizabeth City, Pasquotank Co., NC]. Mr. Blankenship was born in Baltimore, Md., the son of the late Elby Blankenship and the late Stella Rylivki Blankenship and was the husband of Sandra McMillion Blankenship of the residence. He was a retired electrician and a veteran, having served in the U.S. Army. He was a member of Camden United Methodist Church and a member of Widow Son Camden Lodge #75.

Besides his wife, he is survived by two daughters, Sherry Evans and Melissa Licata, both of Chesapeake, Va.; two sons, Louis Blankenship of Baltimore, Md., and Tim Gabbert of Phoenix, Ariz.; a sister, Debbie Shook of Baltimore, Md.; two brothers, Ronnie Blankenship and Rodney Blankenship , both of Baltimore, Md., and 11 grandchildren.

A memorial service will be held today at 1 p.m. at Camden United Methodist Church with the Rev. David Moehring officiating.

[SSDI, 28Sep1939 - 28Dec2008]

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

Camden Co., NC, SSDI

Blankenship, Harry A. 69, 28Sep1939 - 28Dec2008, Camden, Camden, NC, MD-218-36-4549

Catawba

2001, Claremont, Catawba Co., NC, Obituary

Herald-Dispatch, Nov 13, 2001

Josephine E. Zirkle, 76, of Claremont, NC, formerly of Huntington, died Saturday at home. She was a homemaker.

Survivors include two daughters, Linda Blankenship of Huntington and Vickie Hughes of Claremont, with whom she lived; five sons, Robert A. Zirkle of Glendora, Calif., Homer L. Zirkle of Copperas Cove, Texas, Jeffery L. Zirkle of Cape Coral, Fla., and Calvin G. Zirkle and David T. Zirkle, both of Huntington; one sister, Smokey Morris of Huntington; and two brothers, Robert Peak of Huntington and Carol Peal of Ohio.

Funeral 11 am, Wednesday at White Chapel Memorial Gardens, Barboursville; entombment follows.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

+2003, Hickory, Catawba Co., NC, Funeral

The Charlotte Observer, (NC) - January 24, 2003

Anita Ruth White Blankenship, 57, died January 22, 2003. Memorial service 2 PM today at Lakeview Baptist Church. Private interment at Woodlawn Cemetery. Hickory Funeral Home is in charge.

[SSDI, 30Jul1945 - 22Jan2003]

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

+2007, Hickory, Catawba Co., NC, Obituary

The News & Observer, (Raleigh, NC) - December 23, 2007

Judith Blankenship Pennell, 61, of Hickory, passed away Friday, December 21, 2007 at Palliative Care Center and Hospice of Catawba Valley in Newton. Born October 31, 1946 in Buncombe County, she was the daughter of late Jack Richard Blankenship and Edna Mae Edmonds Blankenship.

Judith attended Peace College in Raleigh, and was a legal secretary. She retired from The Walt Disney Company, Buyers Office in Orlando FL, was formerly employed for a number of years with Poyner, Garrity, Hartsville and Townsend Attorney's at Law in Raleigh, also worked for Paul Stam Attorney at Law in Apex, and Dillard Powell Attorney at Law in Cary. She was a member of Reedy Creek Baptist Church in Cary.

In addition to her father, she was preceded in death by her son, Daniel Eugene Hendricks and a sister, Sandra Kay Crawford.

Survivors include her mother, Edna Mae Edmonds Blankenship of Oak Island; her husband of 30 years, Ron D. Pennell of the home; a daughter and son-in-law, Julie Faith Wright and husband, Jamie, Sr. of Vale; three grandchildren, Jamie Lee Wright, Jr., Brian Logan Wright and Brooke Marie Hendricks; a brother and sister-in-law, James Edward Blankenship and wife, Carolyn of Oak Island; and a number of nieces and nephews.

A memorial service will be held at 6:45 p.m. Friday, December 28, 2007 in the Willis-Reynolds Funeral Home Chapel in Newton, with Rev. Bill Leathers will officiating.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2008, Hickory, Catawba Co., NC, Obituary

Williamson Daily News (WV) - September 9, 2008

Ruby Kennedy Layne, 78, of Hickory, N.C. formerly of Beech Creek, WV, passed away Sunday, Sept. 7, 2008 at the Frye Regional Medical Center in Hickory, NC. She was born Dec. 16, 1929 in O'Keefe, WV, and was the daughter of Andy and Sadie Backus Chafin, both of whom preceded her in death.

She was also preceded by her first husband, Albert "Abb" Kennedy, her second husband, Clinton Layne, brothers Willis and Barry Chafin and sister Ruth "Bun" Blankenship.

Survivors include sons Mickey (Linda) Kennedy of Hickory, N.C. and Randall "Boose" (Lorraine) Kennedy of Statesville, N.C., her brother, Clark Chafin of Toledo, Ohio and her sister, Ann Gibson of Beech Creek, W.Va. Also surviving are five grandchildren, six great-grandchildren, several nieces, nephews and a host of friends. She was a homemaker and a member of the Church of Christ.

The funeral will be at 1 pm, Wednesday, Sept. 10, 2008 at Devon Church of Christ, Evangelist Albert Mahon presiding. Interment will follow at Kennedy Cemetery in Beech Creek, Pallbearers will be family and friends.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

+2009, Hickory, Catawba Co., NC, Death

Charlotte Observer , December 28, 2009

http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/charlotte/obituary.aspx?n=patsy-ruth-perry-blankenship&pid=137873271

Patsy Ruth Perry Blankenship, 74, died December 26, 2009. Service Tuesday 11am, visitation 9:30-10:45am, Springs Road Baptist Church; burial, church cemetery. Drum Funeral Home in Hickory in charge.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

+2009, Hickory, Catawba Co., NC, Obituary

http://www.drumfuneralhome.com/

Patsy Ruth Perry Blankenship, 74, of Hickory, died Saturday, December 26, 2009 at her home. Mrs. Blankenship was born April 11, 1935 in Logan County, W.V., daughter of the late George Francis Perry and Nora Rice Perry. She was a member of Springs Road Baptist Church.

Mrs. Blankenship is survived by her husband of 53 years, Andy Blankenship; daughter, Karen Cobb and husband, Daryl of Taylorsville; sons, Mike Blankenship of Burleson, TX, and Steve Blankenship and wife, Leslie of Hudson, NC; sister, Joanne Bailey and husband, Bob of Radcliff, KY; brothers, Don Perry and wife, Betty of Columbus, OH, Buddy Perry and wife, Gloria, also of Columbus, OH; and Fred Perry of Shelby, NC; grandchildren, Dena Adkins, Andrea Adkins, Tracy Melson and husband, Gary, Michael Blankenship and wife, Jessica, Ryan Bowman, Noah Pruitt, Brandon Teague, Amber Blankenship, and Peggy Bowman; and great-grandchildren, Elisa, Brooklyn, Lauren, Gary Jr., Dakota, Victoria, Ayden, Serenity, and Autumn.

A service of remembrance will be held at 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, December 29, 2009 at Springs Road Baptist Church with Rev. Jeff Brown and Rev. Arthur Yount officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2009, Newton, Catawba Co., NC, Obituary

The Observer News Enterprise, (Newton, NC) - April 14, 2009

Alter Conley "AC" Eller, another soldier in God's Army, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, April 11, 2009. Born May 9, 1928, in Catawba County, he was the son of the late George and Bessie Woodie Eller.

He married Katie Ruth Smith from Cramerton on Sept. 13, 1947. She had been his "Sweet Heart" for 61 years. AC was owner and operator of Eller Frames Inc. for 33 years. He was a devoted servant in each church he attended: East Hickory Church of God, Huntington Hills Church of God and most recently, Hickory Pentecostal Holiness Church. Having been the "Rock" for his entire family, his memory will be cherished by his wife, Katie S. Eller of the home; two daughters, Darlene Pipes and husband, Billy, of Hickory and Diane Holt of Newton; five grandchildren, Daren Blankenship and wife, Tammy, of New York, Melody Holt of Morganton, Heather Lawson and husband, Thomas, of Charlotte, Amber Eller of Maiden and Justin Eller of Newton. His 12 grandchildren were the joy of his heart. They are Damian and Keegan Blankenship of Hickory, Joelle and Conley Blankenship of New York, Kelsey, Sarah and Jonathon Palmer of Morganton, Katie and Lawson of Charlotte, Katelyn Eller and Carissa Montgomery of Maiden and Jocelyn Eller of Newton. Two brothers, Harold Eller of Virginia Beach, Va., and Virgil Eller of Hickory; and four sisters, Willa Dean Elliot and Vivian Williams of Hickory, Linda Goforth of Claremont and Doris Dillon of Conover, also survive him.

In addition to his parents, a brother, Dayton Eller; a sister, Gladys Hollifield and a beloved son, Chris Eller, preceded him in death. AC's family would like to thank the doctors and staff of Catawba Valley Medical Center and Abernethy Laurels for the wonderful compassionate care he received during his extended illness. They were all "family" to us.

The funeral will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday, April 15, 2009, at the chapel of Jenkins Funeral Home, with the Rev. Joseph Yarborough officiating. Burial will follow in Catawba Memorial Park.

The family will receive friends from 5 to 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 14, 2009, at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to Hickory Pentecostal Holiness Church, Building Fund, 261 21st St. SE, Hickory, N. C. 28602. Condolence messages may be made to www.jenkinsfuneralhome. net. The Eller family has entrusted arrangements to Jenkins Funeral Home and Cremation Service in Newton.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

Catawba Co., NC, SSDI

Blankenship, Anita W. 57, 30Jul1945 - 22Jan2003, Hickory, Catawba, NC, NC-241-74-8782

Blankenship, Patsy R. 74, 11Apr1935 - 26Dec2009, Hickory, Catawba, NC, WV-235-52-6449

Blankenship, Clinton L. 42, 02Jul1964 - 15Dec2006, Hickory, Catawba, NC, KY-406-84-7362

Blankenship, Rosa L. 76, 01Oct1928 - 11Aug2005, Maiden, Catawba, NC, WV-236-70-6322

Carteret

+2002, Beaufort, Carteret Co., NC, Obituary

The News & Observer, (Raleigh, NC) - January 8, 2002

Medora Bell Willis Guthrie, 94, of Beaufort died Sunday at Carteret General Hospital, Morehead City.

Survivors: daughter, Peggy G. Blankenship of Beaufort; son, Robert C. Guthrie of Tucson, AZ; five grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren.

Funeral services 11 am, Wednesday at First Baptist Church, Beaufort with the pastor Rev. Jack Lee officiating. Burial will follow in Ocean View Cemetery.

(could not find anything on SSDI)

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

Peggy Joyce Blankenship – b.23Jan1932 - Beaufort, NC: https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:KYBD-2YX

Relatives – A. C. Blankenship, Amos Charles Blankenship, Erskine C. Blankenship, Richard Blair. Blankenship.

Caswell

2009, Pelham, Caswell, NC, Obituary

Published in the Danville Register & Bee on 3/3/2009

Shirley Ann Blankenship, 62, of 15 Oak Forest Drive, Pelham, died Saturday, February 28, 2009, at her residence after declining health for several years. Born October 9, 1946, in Arlington County, she was the daughter of the late James Vernon Crawford and Lucille Crawford.

She was married to Joseph Francis Blankenship who died September 7, 2001. Most of her life was spent in Manassas and the Pelham area where she lived since 1998.

Survivors include two sons, Joseph F. Blankenship, Jr. of Gainesville, VA, and Steven W. Blankenship of Danville; two daughters, Betty Clark of Manassas and Virginia McNair of Tennessee; three brothers, Kenneth Crawford of Fieldale, VA, Carl Crawford of Manassas, and Charles Crawford of Myrtle Beach, SC; a sister, Barbara Thompson of Myrtle Beach, SC; fifteen grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.

Graveside services will be held Wednesday, March 4 at 2:00 pm, at Country Holiness Cemetery in Randleman, NC with the Rev. Jack Robertson officiating.

Caswell Co., NC, SSDI

Blankenship, Joseph F. 55, 05Jul1946 - 07Sep2001, Pelham, Caswell, NC, VA-228-58-7883

Blankenship, Shirley A. 62,09Oct1946 - 28 Feb 2009, Pelham, Caswell, NC, VA-226-62-8149

Cherokee

+2008, Shoal Creek, Cherokee Co., NC, Obituary

http://www.obitsforlife.com/obituary/74469/Gass-Horace.php

Horace Marshall Gass, Jr., 68, [April 26th, 1940 - May 15th, 2008]of the Shoal Creek Community, formally of Kings Mountain, NC went home to be with the Lord Thursday, May 15, 2008 at a Cherokee Indian Hospital. A native of Cherokee, he was the son of the late Horace Marshall Gass, Sr. and Lillian Blankenship Gass.

He was a retired employee for Sears after 40 years of service. He was an avid Fisherman, Hunter, Camper, and Gardener. He was preceded in death by a sister, Wanda Sue Harris.

He is survived by: his wife of 41 years, Jonell Conner Gass, two sons Kevin Gass of Kings Mountain, NC, Chad Gass of Whittier, one daughter Roxanna Lambert and husband David of Burlington, NC, one step son Rick Broome and wfie Tina of Kings Mountain, NC, two brothers Bill Gass of Whittier, Buddy Gass of Whittier one sister, Elizabeth Bryson of Whittier; 7 grandchildren, Chad Gass, Jr., Kaley Gass, Wesley Moore, Nicholas and Christian Broome, Jeremy and Lekisha Lambert; and one great grandchild, Angel Dawn Lambert.

Funeral services will be held at 3:00 p.m. Saturday in the chapel of Crisp Funeral Home. Rev. Benny Bagwell will officiate with burial in the Thomas Memorial Cemetery.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

Chowan

+2009, Tyner, Chowan Co., NC, Obituary

http://www.roanoke-chowannewsherald.com/obits/2009/feb/13/paul-odom/

Paul Brittle Odom, 91, of Kelly’s Beach Road, Tyner, died Tuesday, February 10, 2009 at Chowan Hospital, Edenton.

A native of Northampton County, he was retired from the former Peoples Life Insurance Company. Odom was a member and deacon emeritus at Ballard’s Bridge Baptist Church. He was a member of the Chowan Ruritan Club, the American George Masonic Lodge #17, from where he recently received his 60-year pin, and had served in the United States Coast Guard.

Survivors include his wife, Thelma Adkins Odom; a daughter, Paulette Odom Blankenship of Williamsburg, VA; two brothers, Jake H. Odom of Conway and Jesse W. Odom of Richmond, VA; two grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, Feb. 13 at Ballard’s Bridge Baptist Church with Rev. Ron Parr and Rev. John Wilkerson presiding. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

Hampton City, VA, Marriage: https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QVBY-WYC2

Scott Francis Blankinship, 1943 - Virginia Paulette Odom, 1943 – m.21Aug1965

S/o Grover Francis Blankinship & Virginia Scott – D/o Paul Brittle Odom & Thelma Adkins

2009, Tyner, Chowan Co., NC, Obituary

The Daily Advance, (Elizabeth City, NC) - May 27, 2009

Mary Ann Thomas Kuykendall, 60, of 4323 Long Leaf Loop Road, Tyner, died Friday, May 22, 2009 in Winchester, Va. Mrs. Kuykendall was born in Norfolk, VA, and was the daughter of the late Raymond P. and Eleanor Gregory Thomas.

A graduate of Maury High School, she was a homemaker and Presbyterian by faith.

Surviving are her husband, Carl W. Kuykendall; two daughters, Amanda S. Owens and husband, Jimmy, of Edenton, and Samantha L. Kuykendall of Tyner; three sisters, Eleanor Blankenship of Roanoke, Dorothy Dissell of Virginia Beach, and Joyce Madden of Chesapeake; and two grandchildren, Steven Thomas Owens and William Austin Owens.

A memorial service will be held Tuesday at 7 pm, in the chapel of Miller Funeral Home & Crematory, 735 Virginia Road, Edenton.

(could not find anything on SSDI)

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2009, Tyner, Chowan Co., NC, Obituary

Virginian Pilot, 12/22/2009

Patricia Rae Ballance, 56, of the 400 block of Wingfield Road, died Monday, Dec. 21, 2009 in Chowan Hospital, Edenton. Mrs. was born in Norfolk and was reared by her grandparents, the late James Terry and Addie Frances Blankenship.

A dental assistant, she was a Baptist by faith.   

Surviving are her husband of 15 years, Richard; her daughter, Angelique Taylor Cornelius and husband Buddy of Tyner; her sister, Jeri Woodle of Chesapeake; and her grandson, Chase Russell Cornelius.   

A memorial service will be held Wednesday at 7 p.m. in the home of her sister, Jeri, 504 Aylesbury Drive, Chesapeake. Miller Funeral Home & Crematory, Edenton, is assisting the family with arrangements.   

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

Clay

+2004, Hayesville, Clay Co., NC, Obituary

Virginia Blankenship, 78, of Hayesville died Sunday (May 16, 2004) in a Towns County, GA hospital. A native of Haverhill, MA, she had lived in Clay County since 1974 after moving here from Brooklyn, NY. She was the daughter of the late Charles and Beatrice Spurr Doyle and the wife of the late James A. Blankenship, who died Dec. 27, 1992. She was a retired CNA with Midland Insurance Company. She was a member of the Chatuge Hills Assembly of God.

Surviving are a daughter, Margaret Anne Didio and husband, Rick of Hayesville; two sons, Charles J. Robinson of Rocky Point, NY and William T. Robinson and wife, Mary Ellen of Long Island, NY; four step-daughters, Mary Hedden and husband, Larry and Sue Cunningham all of Hiawassee, GA and Joyce Sosebee and husband, Rick and Linda Garrett and husband, Mike all of Hayesville; two step-sons, Andrew Blankenship and wife, Diane and Kenny Blankenship and wife, Vergie all of Hayesville; three sisters, Muriel Blankenship, Veta Ledford, and Ann Clampitt all of Hayesville; a brother, Maurice Doyle of Reno, NV; and five grandchildren and six great grandchildren.

Funeral services at 2:00 PM Wednesday (May 19) in the Chatuge Hills Assembly of God with the Rev. Aline Mosteller officiating. Burial in the Union Hill Cemetery. Pallbearers: Jess Clampitt Jr., L.C. Ledford, Roy Mosteller, and Charles, Andy, and Howard Blankenship.

http://iviefuneralhome.com/obits/main/obituaries.shtml

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

+2004, Hayesville, Clay Co., NC, Obituary

http://iviefuneralhome.com/obits/jul2004/w_blankenship.htm

Willis Joe Blankenship, 79, of Hayesville died Wednesday, July 7, 2004 in a Towns County, Georgia hospital. A native and lifelong resident of Clay County, he was the son of the late William and Bertha Parker Blankenship. He was a veteran of WWII serving in the United States Army in the Pacific Theatre. Joe was a retired carpenter and farmer, and attended the Tusquittee Church of God.

Surviving are his wife of 57 years, Muriel Doyle Blankenship; a daughter, Patricia Stamey and her husband, Sam of Hayesville; three sons, Henry Blankenship and his wife, Glenda of Cathlamet, WA, William Howard Blankenship, and Charles Blankenship and his wife, Shirlee, all of Hayesville; two sisters, Josephine Gibson, and Laura Faye Hall, both of Hayesville; and 11 grandchildren and five great grandchildren and a great great grandson.

Funeral services at 11:00 AM Friday (July 9) in the Chapel of the Ivie Funeral Home, Hayesville with Rev. Curtis Ledford officiating. Burial in the Union Hill Cemetery with military graveside rites conducted by the American Legion Post No. 96, DAV Chapter 73, VFW Post 10222 and the Hayesville VFW Post 6812. Pallbearers: Roy Free, Jackie McClure, Andy Blankenship, Jess Clampitt, Jr., Phillip Cantley, and Johnny Burch. Tommy Brown and Timmy Bacon as honorary pallbearers.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2005, Hayesville, Clay Co., NC, Obituary

http://iviefuneralhome.com/obits/jun2005/e_sewell.htm?zoom_highlight=blankenship

Earl W. Sewell, 87, of Hayesville died Friday (June 24, 2005) at his residence. A native of Atlanta, GA, he had lived in Hayesville since December of 1975. He was the son of the late Avon G. and Mae Louise Evans Sewell. He was a veteran of WWII, serving in the US Navy. He was a licensed aircraft mechanic with the F.A.A., retiring in June of 1975 with 30 years of service. He was a member of the Mount Pleasant Baptist Church.

Surviving are his wife of 64 years, Lucille Walker Sewell; three sons, Earl Randolph “Randy” Sewell and wife, Dorothy of Hayesville, Ronald Mark “Ronnie” Sewell and wife, Camille of Nashville, TN, and Richard Bruce “Ricky” Sewell and wife, Sonia of Auburn, GA; two brothers, Daniel Evans Sewell and wife, Evelyn of Jasper, GA and Jesse Avon Sewell and wife, Marilyn of Oakwood, GA; and 12 grandchildren and 18 great grandchildren.

Funeral services at 3:00 PM Sunday (June 26) in the Mount Pleasant Baptist Church with the Rev. James Payne officiating. Burial in the church cemetery. Pallbearers: Michael and Ryan Sewell, Trey, Brock, and Robert Blankenship, and Terry Baker.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2007, Hayesville, Clay Co., NC, Obituary

http://iviefuneralhome.com/obits/nov2007/i_davenport.htm?zoom_highlight=blankenship

Irene Matilda Davenport Eller, 99, went home to be with her Lord on Sunday, November 25, 2007.  She was born in Clay County on November 8, 1908, and she lived her entire life in the area.  She was the daughter of the late Theodore M. and Dora Garrett Davenport and the wife of the late A.H. (Zan) Eller.  In addition to her parents and husband, she was predeceased by sisters Grace Moss and Magalene Thompson, and by brothers Arvel, Jesse, and Roy Davenport.

Irene raised two children who survive her:  Zandra Eller Mac Donald (Archie--deceased) of Powells Point, NC and Canton, GA; and Linda Thompson Walters (Warren) of Jacksonville, NC.  Her grandchildren include Heather Alrich (Darwin), Jeremy Casey (Chasity), Russell Walters (Marie), and Joshua Walters.  She is also survived by great-grandchildren Peyton, Maren, Makenzie, and Cayden; her sister, Polly Sanders, of Cleveland, TN;  and a host of nieces, nephews, and other extended family.

A service celebrating Irene’s life will be held at 11:00 AM Wednesday, November 28 in the Hayesville Church of God, of which she was a longtime member. She will lie in state at the church for one hour prior to the service. Pastor Mitchell Totherow and Rev. Aline Mosteller will officiate the service and music will be provided by Wanda Galloway and Regina Moore. Interment will be in the Hayesville United Methodist Church Cemetery.  Pallbearers will be Bruce Davenport, Marvin Edwards, Ryan Felton, Mike Moss, Andy Blankenship, and Harry Wells.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

+2009, Hayesville, Clay Co., NC, Obituary

Kathleen Blankenship Mosteller, 81, of Hayesville died Tuesday, Dec. 1, 2009. She was a native of Manchester, England, but had lived in Clay County since 1947. She had worked for St. Joseph Hospital in Asheville for many years and retired later in life from Young Harris College. She was a member of the Chatuge Hills Assembly of God. She was the daughter of the late Joseph and Olive May Ogden.

Surviving are four daughters, Mary Blankenship Hedden and husband, Larry and Sue Blankenship Cunningham all of Hiawassee, GA and Joyce Patterson and husband, Ricky and Linda Blankenship Garrett and husband, Mike all of Hayesville; two sons, Kenny Blankenship and wife, Vergie and Andrew Blankenship and wife, Dianne all of Hayesville; a sister, Josie Bennett of Manchester, England; and nine grandchildren and ten great grandchildren.

Funeral services were held at 2:00 PM Thursday, Dec. 3 in the Chatuge Hills Assembly of God with the Revs. Aline Mosteller and Clark Moss officiating. Interment was in the Union Hill Cemetery. Pallbearers were Andrew Blankenship Jr., Kenneth Brian Blankenship, Randy Sosebee, Barry Hedden, Travis Garrett, Chad Garrett, Derrick Cunningham, and Brian Hishmurgh.

http://iviefuneralhome.com/obits/main/obituaries.shtml

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

+2007, Warne, Clay Co., NC, Obituary

Laura Fay Hall, 92, of Warne died Wednesday (August 15, 2007) in an Atlanta, GA hospital.  A native of Clay County, she had lived in Atlanta for several years before moving back to Clay County in 1992.  She was the daughter of the late William and Bertha Parker Blankenship.  She retired after 32 years with Woodward Academy in College Park, GA.  She was a recent member of the Tusquittee Church of God, but had attended the Mount Pisgah Baptist Church for many years.

Surviving are three daughters, Loretta Miller of Forest Park, GA, Charlotte Bradshaw and husband, Clemson of Warne, and Brenda Joy Edwards and husband, Doug of Stockbridge, GA;  two sons, Carol “Bub” Hall and wife, Mary Ann of Zebulon, GA and James “Jim” Hall and wife, Julie of Warne;  a step-son, Johnny Hall of Jonesboro, GA;  a sister, Josephine Gibson of Hayesville;  and 16 grandchildren, 23 great grandchildren, and six great great grandchildren.

Funeral services at 2:00 PM Saturday (August 18) in the Chapel of Ivie Funeral Home, Hayesville with the Revs. Curtis Ledford and Herbert Henderson officiating. Interment in the Union Hill Cemetery.  Pallbearers:  Michael and Christopher Miller, Wesley Edwards, Jason Hall, Edward Bradshaw, and Jerry Allison.

http://iviefuneralhome.com/obits/main/obituaries.shtml

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

Clay, NC Co., SSDI

Blankenship, Willis J. 79-80, 21Jul1924 - 07Jul2004, Hayesville, Clay, NC, NC-242-22-9030

Blankenship, Virginia R. 78, 29Nov1925 - 16 May 2004, Hayesville, Clay, NC, NY-097-20-9224

Cleveland

+2002, Casar, Cleveland Co., NC, Funeral

The Charlotte Observer, (NC) - October 24, 2002

Mrs. Betty Pruett Blankenship, 51, died October 22, 2002. Funeral is 2 PM Friday at PisgahBaptist Church. Interment in church cemetery. Visitation is 6-8 PM tonight at Stamey Funeral Home.

[SSDI, Betty J. Blankenship - 09Oct1951 - 22Oct2002]

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

+2002, Casar, Cleveland Co., NC, Funeral

https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/40042362

Mrs. Betty Pruett Blankenship, 51, died Tuesday, Oct. 22, 2002, at Cleveland Regional Medical Center, [Shelby, Cleveland Co., NC]. Born Oct. 8, 1951, in Cleveland County, she was a daughter of Bessie Hoyle Pruett of Casar and the late Bryson Julius Pruett.

She retired as rubroom worker, finisher for Drexel Heritage Furniture Co.. She was a member of Pisgah Baptist Church.

In addition to her father, she was preceded in death by her husband, Clarence Melvin Blankenship; and a brother, Clyde J. Pruett.

In addition to her mother, she is survived by a son and daughter-in-law, Ronnie and Amanda Blankenship of Casar; three brothers, Carl Pruett and Julius Pruett, both of Casar, and Bill Pruett of Lenior; and two sisters, Rosie Simpson and Arlene Pruett, both of Casar.

The funeral will be at Pisgah Baptist Church. Burial will be in the church cemetery.

2001, Lawndale, Cleveland Co., NC, Obituary

http://www.genealogybuff.com/nc/cleveland/webbbs_config.pl/noframes/read/217

Mr. Lloyd Buchanan, 66, of 714 E. Double Shoals Road, died Saturday, March 17, 2001, at Cleveland Regional Medical Center. Born in Yancey County Feb. 3, 1935, he was a son of the late Austin and Maude Huskins Buchanan. He worked at Bernhardt Furniture Co. and was a member of Ledford Grove Baptist Church.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Norris Buchanan.
He is survived by his wife, Maudine A. Evans Buchanan of the home; a son and daughter-in-law, Marvin and Tonya Buchanan of Fallston; a son, Jeffrey Buchanan of Burnsville; a daughter and friend, Deann Peterson and Benny Hamrick of Shelby; a stepson and his wife, Mark and Kim Evans of Fallston; two stepdaughters and their husbands, Sherry and Terry Jackson and Donna and Jimmy Blankenship of Grover; five brothers, Eugene Buchanan of Hickory, Worley Buchanan and Phillip Buchanan of Burnsville, Roy Buchanan of Spruce Pine and Larry Buchanan of Connecticut; three sisters, Virginia Smith of Spartanburg, S.C., Edith Smith of Marion and Irene Williams of Spruce Pine; a granddaughter and her husband, Amber and Jeramie Matson of Burnsville; and a great-granddaughter, Cheyenne Matson.

The funeral will be Tuesday at 3 p.m. at Stamey Funeral Home Chapel in Fallston, with the Revs. Jackie Price, R.W. Davis and Doug James officiating. Burial will be at Sandy Run Baptist Church Cemetery.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2005, Mooresboro, Cleveland Co., NC, Obituary

The Daily Courier, (Forest City, NC) - July 23, 2005

Odell Morgan Corbett, 65, of 159 Monroe Rd., Mooresboro, died Friday, July 22, 2005, at her residence. A native of Ware County, Ga., she was a daughter of the late Robert and Josephine Fitchett Morgan. She was a retired nursing assistant and a member of St. Cloud Church of God, St. Cloud, Fla.

She is survived by her husband of 50 years, Frank Corbett of the home; one son, Robert Corbett of St. Cloud; one daughter, Dana Reel of Waco, Ga.; three brothers, Hilton Morgan of Logan, W.Va., Eugene Morgan of Forest City, and John Morgan of St. Cloud; four sisters, Dorothy Beverly of Frenchburg, Ky., Marguerite Roberts of St. Cloud, and Wilma Blankenship and Reba McGinnis, of Forest City; five grandchildren; and one great granddaughter.

Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday at McKinney-Landreth Funeral Home Chapel with the Revs. Clarence Chesnutt and Charles Simmons officiating. Burial will follow in Rutherford County Memorial Cemetery.

[SSDI, 04Sep1939 - 22Jul2005]

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

+2006, Polkville, Cleveland Co., NC, Obituary

The Daily Courier, (Forest City, NC) - January 22, 2006

Patricia Ann Rollins Brackett, 64, of 108 Oak Grove-Clover Hill Church Road, Polkville, died Saturday, Jan. 21, 2006, at Hospice at Wendover. A native of Rutherford County, she was the daughter of the late Virgil Lee Rollins and Mary Ina Blankenship Rollins.

She was a retired finisher at Drexel Furniture and a member of Corinth Baptist Church of Casar.

She is survived by her husband, Harrill Andy Brackett of the home; one son, Chad Brackett of Polkville; one daughter, Peggy Brackett of Polkville; one brother, Clell Rolllins of Chester, SC; one sister, Marina Smith of Bostic; and one granddaughter.

Funeral services will be Monday at 2 pm, at Corinth Baptist Church with Rev. Norris Willis and Rev. Cecil Buff officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery.

[SSDI, 04Dec1941 - 21Jan2006]

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

+2005, Shelby, Cleveland Co., NC, Obituary

The Daily Courier, (Forest City, NC) - January 12, 2005

Robert Lee Blankenship, 89, of Shelby, formerly of South Post Rd., died Tuesday, Jan. 11, 2005, at Cleveland Regional Medical Center in Shelby. A native of Rutherford County, he was a son of the late Waco and Sarah Bradshaw Blankenship. He was a member of Faith Baptist Church, and a former Sunday School teacher and deacon at Davidson Memorial Baptist Church in Shelby. Mr. Blankenship retired from Ora Mills after 25 years of employment.

He is survived by his wife of 68 years, Irene Deviney Blankenship; two daughters, Evelyn McCracken of Shelby, and Norma Lambert of Earl; four grandchildren; one great-grandson.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday at Cecil W. Burton Funeral Home Chapel in Shelby. Dr. Barry Goodman and the Revs. Johnny Owens and Odas Shelton will officiate. Burial will follow in the Rose Hill Cemetery.

[SSDI, 03Nov1915 - 11Jan2005]

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2009, Shelby, Cleveland Co., NC, Obituary

Charlotte Observer , October 21, 2009

Mrs. Christeen Westedt Blankenship, 86, died October 14, 2009.

Memorial service 11am Friday, St. Mary's Catholic Church. Cecil M. Burton Funeral Home.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

Cleveland Co., NC, SSDI

Blankenship, Betty J. 51, 09Oct1951 - 22Oct2002, Casar, Cleveland, NC, NC-239-90-6890

Blankenship, Robert L. 89, 03Nov1915 - 11Jan2005, Shelby, Cleveland, NC, TN-412-09-4036

Blankenship, Christine 86, 29Dec1922 - 14Oct2009, Shelby, Cleveland, NC, TN-410-24-2160

Columbus

+2004, Whiteville, Columbus Co., NC, Obituary

The News Reporter, (Whiteville, NC) - September 13, 2004

Ann Wells Cooke, 58, died Friday, Sept. 10, 2004 in Charlotte. She was born Feb. 10, 1946 in New Hanover County, the daughter of Elizabeth Riddick Howe of Whiteville and the late Joseph R. Wells.

She was a member of Whiteville United Methodist Church and a member of the church choir. She grew up in Whiteville and moved to Charlotte where she resided for 20 years and then returned to Whiteville. She was a lab technician in Charlotte and worked at Subsational in Whiteville.

She is survived by her mother, Elizabeth Riddick Howe of Whiteville; two daughters: Meridith Fix and husband Eric of Charlotte and Alice Blankenship and husband Sherman of Bolivia; a granddaughter, Sarah Grace Blankenship.

Final rites were conducted Sunday, Sept. 12 at Whiteville United Methodist Church by the Reverends David Benson and C.B. Owens. Interment was in Peacock's Columbus Memorial Park. Serving as pallbearers were Larry Hewett, Mike Burris, David Hooks, Robert Nelson, Jim Hunsucker and Frank Hamilton.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

Boiling Spring Lakes, Brunswick Co., NC, Marriage; https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QPS9-H9NG

Denny Sherman Blankenship, 1974 - Alice Elizabeth Cooke, 1977 – m.16Jun2001

S/o Denny Blankenship & Velvyn Delores Perdue – D/o Thomas Cooke & Ann Ray Wells

Craven

+2005, Fairfield Harbour, Craven Co., NC, Obituary

http://www.newbernsj.com/articles/funeral-12662-blankenship-tyndall.html

Mr. Robert William Blankenship of Fairfield Harbour, died Friday, March 18, 2005, at his home. He was 78. Mr. Blankenship was born February 9, 1927 in Moberly, Mo., to Bernice and George Blankenship. He attended Moberly Schools leaving when he turned 18 before graduation to serve in the U. S. Navy in World War II in the Pacific Theatre. He completed his GED while in the Navy and after discharge applied and attended Washington University, St. Louis, Mo. He became a member of the Tau Tau chapter of the Sigma Chi fraternity, earned a Bachelors Degree in Accounting, and graduated with honors. Mr. Blankenship was an accomplished pianist and while in college often substituted for the regular pianist with bandleader Eddie Howard when Mr. Howard was performing in St. Louis. He had a passion for sports and played minor league baseball while in St. Louis. Mr. Blankenship learned to play Bridge while at Washington University and earned Master Points.

Mr. Blankenship enjoyed a successful career in sales, starting with Cluette Peabody (Arrow Shirts), moving to Gossard Artemis (Intimate Apparel), and eventually retiring after 28 years with the VF Corporation in 1987. While waiting for his wife to retire, Mr. Blankenship pursued a second career in banking with Citizens Bank of Maryland and dabbled in Real Estate. Mr. Blankenship and his wife retired to Fairfield Harbour, N.C. in September 1994. Mr. Blankenship was an avid golfer and was a member of the Tidewater Seniors and East Carolina Seniors Golf Groups until his illness in 2002.

He is survived by his wife of 37 years, Patricia E. Blankenship, his stepdaughter Theresa York (Robert) of Fredericksburg, Va. and granddaughter, Patricia Holloman (Chris) of Suffolk Va., his stepdaughters Kathleen O'Meara of Ft. Meade, Md., Kelly O'Meara of Mt Vernon, Va., stepson Kevin O'Meara (Pam) of Mt. Vernon, Va., daughters Ellen Cutler and Jane Boehmer of St. Louis, MO, and all his grandchildren and great grandchildren. In addition to his parents, Mr. Blankenship was preceded in death by his son Patrick Blankenship, and his stepsons Thomas O'Meara, Gregory O'Meara and Donald O'Meara.

Mr. Blankenship was a member of St. Paul's Catholic Church where a Mass for him will be celebrated at 10 a.m., Wednesday, March 23, 2005. Graveside services will be held at a later date at Resurrection Cemetery, Clinton, Md. Friends are welcome to visit at the residence.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2006, New Bern, Craven Co., NC, Obituary

http://www.newbernsj.com/articles/hayes-4233-memorial-family.html

Barbara Robinson Hayes, 52, of New Bern, passed on to her Great Reward on Friday, July 28, 2006, at Pitt County Memorial Hospital. She was a beloved mother, friend and registered nurse.

She is survived by her husband, the Reverend James H. Hayes; three children, Dalene Hayes Ward, Anna Hayes and Jameson Hayes; son-in-law, Tiger Ward; daughter-in-law, Heather Yeager Hayes; and three siblings, Laurie Blankenship, Terri Fowler and David King.

Memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, July 30, 2006, at Riverdale United Methodist Church.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2008, New Burn, Craven Co., NC, Obituary

Herald-Dispatch, Feb 26, 2008

Phyllis Goble Brown, 64, of New Bern, N.C., formerly of Ceredo, W.Va., died Sunday, February 24, 2008, at her home. Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Wednesday, February 27, 2008, at Rollins Funeral Home, Kenova, W.Va., with Minister Joe Pratt officiating. Burial will follow in Maple Hill Cemetery.

She was born June 22, 1943, in Paintsville, Ky., a daughter of the late James Kelly and Audrey Marie Blankenship Goble. She was retired from the Wayne County Board of Education, where she had worked as a teacher's aide. Phyllis was a member of the New Bern Church of Christ. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by one daughter, Tammy Lynn Conley.

She is survived by her husband, Michael L. Brown; her son and daughter-in-law, Michael L. Jr. and Kelly Brown, their children Evan, Connor, Cooper and Brady, all of Barboursville, W.Va.; one granddaughter, Kelia Jean and her children Jimmy and Brook; and a grandson, Mark.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

Craven, NC Co., SSDI

Blankenship, Robert W. 78, 09Feb1927 - 18Mar2005, New Bern, Craven, NC, MO-500-20-7226

Cumberland

2001, Fayetteville, Cumberland Co., NC, Obituary

The Fayetteville Observer, (NC) - January 20, 2001

Mrs. Irene Thornton Jones, 90, of 3532 Dunn Road, Fayetteville, died Wednesday in Bethesda Nursing Home.

Mrs. Jones was the mother of the late Cumberland County Sheriff Ottis F. Jones, who died in 1987. Mrs. Jones worked at Burlington Mills in Erwin until she retired. She was a member of Erwin United Methodist Church.

A graveside service will be conducted at 3 p.m. today in Erwin Memorial Park by the Rev. Kenneth Hall.

Mrs. Jones is survived by a daughter-in-law, Ila R. Wise of Fayetteville; a grandson, James “Frankie” Jones of Fayetteville; a granddaughter, Donna Blankenship of Fayetteville; and four step-grandchildren.

[SSDI, 28Feb1910 - 17Jan2001]

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

+2001, Fayetteville, Cumberland Co., NC, Obituary

http://www.the-dispatch.com/article/20010131/NEWS/101310311?p=3&tc=pg

William W. Slaydon, 77, died Tuesday, Jan. 30, 2001, at Cape Fear Valley Hospital. He was born July 26, 1923.

He was a retired staff sergeant in the U.S. Army, and a veteran of World War II. He loved racing and fishing.

Surviving are his wife, Elfriede W. Slaydon of Fayetteville; two sons, William A. Slaydon and Wayne H. Slaydon, both of Fayetteville; three daughters, Evelyn Manuszewski and Maryann Harrison, both of Fayetteville, and Brenda Derminer of Orange City, Fla.; six sisters, Ethel Tysinger, Ruby Lawrence and Aleene Hartman, all of Lexington, Bertie Blankenship of Greensboro, Kathleen Westmoreland of Thomasville and Lola Smith of Reeds; 13 grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.

The funeral will be Thursday at 7 p.m. at Lafayetteville Baptist Church on Hope Mills Road. Burial will full military honors will be held Saturday at 2 p.m. at Reeds Baptist Church in Lexington.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

+2001, Fayetteville, Cumberland Co., NC, Obituary

The Fayetteville Observer, (NC) - February 1, 2001

Retired Army Staff Sgt. William World Slaydon, 77, of 4037 Welmont Drive, Fayetteville, died Tuesday in Cape Fear Valley Medical Center.

Mr. Slaydon is survived by his wife, Elfriede Slaydon; two sons, William A. Slaydon and Wayne H. Slaydon, both of Fayetteville; three daughters, Evelyn Manuszewski and Maryann Harrison, both of Fayetteville, and Brenda DerMiner of Orange City, Fla.; six sisters, Ethel Tysinger, Ruby Lawrence and Aleane Hartman, all of Lexington, Bertie Blankenship of Greensboro, Kathleen Westmoreland of Thomasville and Lola Smith of Reeds; 13 grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.

[SSDI, 26Jul1923 - 30Jan2001]

A memorial service will be held at 7 p.m. tonight in LaFayette Baptist Church. Burial with military honors will be at 2 p.m. Saturday in Reeds Baptist Church cemetery in Lexington.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

+2001, Fayetteville, Cumberland Co., NC, Obituary

The Fayetteville Observer, (NC) - October 30, 2001

Mrs. Mary E. Blankenship, 67, of 458 Grayton Place, Fayetteville, died Sunday in her home.

Mrs. Blankenship was a member of Northwood Temple.

Mrs. Blakenship is survived by her husband, Donald R. Blakenship Sr.; a son, Donald R. Blakenship Jr. of Fayetteville; four daughters, Michelle Goff of Fayetteville, Drema Caddell of Carthage, Sharon R. Christian of Hanover, WV, and Rebecca L. Doss of Kansas City, MO; three brothers, Lloyd Ferguson Jr. of Charleston, WV, Danny Ferguson of Valdosta, GA, and Billy Ferguson of Justice, WV; a sister, Sue Girton of Lakeview; 13 grandchildren; and a great-granddaughter.

A graveside service will be conducted at 11 am, Wednesday in Lafayette Memorial Park by the Rev. John E. Hedgepeth.

[SSDI, 26Jan1934 - 28Oct2001]

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2002, Fayetteville, Cumberland Co., NC, Obituary

The Fayetteville Observer, (NC) - May 31, 2002

Leon Hatfield, 52, of 4038 Welmont Drive, Fayetteville, died Saturday.

Mr. Hatfield is survived by a brother, Raymond Stroud of Damridge, Tenn.; and the Blankenship family of Fayetteville. The family will receive friends Saturday from 1 to 2:30 p.m. at the home of Paul Blankenship .

A memorial service will be held at 2:30 p.m. Saturday at the home of Paul Blankenship, 5001 Ashton Road.

[SSDI, 03Jun1949 - 25May2002]

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2006, Fayetteville, Cumberland Co., NC, Obituary

The Fayetteville Observer, (NC) - June 14, 2006

Mrs. Joann Truelove Duffer, 71, of Fayetteville, passed away Monday, June 12, 2006, at Carrol S. Robinson Hospice Center.

Joann was a lifelong resident of Fayetteville and was married to Bobby Duffer, of Massey Hill, for 52 years. Together they traveled the world with their family of two boys while serving in the U.S. Army. Joann married Bobby in Ozark, Ala., in 1954 and had their first child, John III, a year later on Fort Benning, Ga. They then transferred to Fort Carson, Colo., before returning to Fort Bragg for one year, where their second child, Michael, was born. Then they went to Ethiopia for three years. From there they went to Ankara, Turkey, for three years. After that her husband went to Vietnam while she and the two boys stayed in Fayetteville. When her husband returned, they went to Tehran, Iran, for three years where they wound up their Army travels. Her husband retired in February of 1971 and they settled, for good, in Fayetteville. We refer to all her travels with the military because in the places we served, the wife was as much to the military as was the service member himself. She endured the same hardships in the third world countries as much as the service members.

Joann was the daughter of the late Lillie and Roy Truelove of Fayetteville.

She is survived by her husband, John Robert Duffer Jr. of the home; two sons, John Robert Duffer III and his wife, Mary Sue Bates, of Charleston, S.C., and Michael Lee Duffer of Fayetteville; three grandsons, John Robert Duffer IV of Charleston, S.C., Michael Cameron Duffer and his wife, Rebecca Blankenship , of Sanford, and Matthew C. Duffer of Fayetteville; a granddaughter, Heather Lynn Duffer and her husband, Peter Sharkey, of Charleston, S.C.; and a great-grandchild, Aiden Elliot Sharkey of Charleston, S.C. She also leaves behind a sister, Barbara Sue Tyndall of Fayetteville.

Joann will be entombed at Cumberland Memorial Gardens with a graveside service in the mausoleum chapel on Wednesday, June 14, 2006, at 10 a.m.

[SSDI, Shirley J. Duffer - 15Oct1934 - 12Jun2006]

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2007, Fayetteville, Cumberland Co., NC, Obituary

The Fayetteville Observer, (NC) - May 22, 2007

Kendall Brice Bryant, infant son of Kelly Bryant and Amanda Blankenship, of 4912 Jean St., Fayetteville, died Wednesday, May 16, 2007, in Cape Fear Valley Medical Center.

A private graveside service was held Saturday, May 12, 2007, at 2 p.m. in Adams Cemetery in Hope Mills.

Survived by: Maternal grandparents, Debra and Danny Poole; and paternal grandparents, Doris and Danny Bryant. Hamilton-Porter Funeral Home of Hope Mills.

[SSDI, 16May2007 - 16May2007]

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2008, Fayetteville, Cumberland Co., NC, Obituary

The Fayetteville Observer, (NC) - March 25, 2008

Mrs. Margaret Prevatte Hardee, [Age unavailable from paper] of Fayetteville, went to be with her Lord on Sunday, March 23, 2008.

Margaret was a longtime member of Freedom Baptist Church and was active in various capacities, working for many years in the church nursery. She was a faithful servant who loved her Lord and Christian family. Professionally, she worked for Harris Teeter, retiring with 23 years of service. She was the devoted wife of Larry C. Hardee, her loving husband of 48 years.

She was preceded in death by her beloved son, Larry Eugene Hardee; her parents, Sarah Florence Prevatte Blankenship and Sanford Prevatte; a brother, Clinton Keene of California; and a sister, Ruby Prevatte of Lumberton.

In addition to her husband, she is survived by her daughters, Tamara Hardee of Fayetteville and Sara McCall of Maxton; her grandchildren, Larry R. Hardee and wife Christina, Dustin M. Hardee, William J. Wethington, Christopher M. Wethington and Emily A. Wethington; her great-grandchildren, Destin Hardee, Maggie and Mollie Goodwin, and Jase Wethington; and her siblings, Virginia Ivey of Wilson, Kay Simmons of Ellaville, GA, Charles Blankenship of Byron, GA, and George Blankenship of Fayetteville. Other surviving family members include her brothers-in-law, Buck Ivey, Horace Simmons, Andy Smith and Dr. Frank Stout; and sisters-in-law, Ginny Blankenship , Gloria Blankenship , Tricia Smith and Carol Stout; six nieces; seven nephews; and special friends, Kelly Matthews and Norene Williams.

Family and friends defined Margaret by her wonderful compassionate and loving personality. She was a beautiful, caring, kind, patient and understanding friend who gave of herself to others in Christian love and God used her as a vessel to lead her husband and many others to Christ. She enjoyed being with her church family, working in her yard, going to yard sales and spending time with her friends and family. She was truly loved by her Italian greyhounds, Oliver and Bella, who were faithfully by her side. She was the best wife, mother, aunt, nana, great-grandma, sister and friend. She will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved her.

Funeral services will be conducted at 10 am, Wednesday, March 26, 2008, in Freedom Baptist Church on Middle Road in Fayetteville with Pastor Paul Worley officiating. Burial will follow the service in Fayetteville Memorial Cemetery.

[SSDI, 04Mar1938 - 23Mar2008]

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

+2009, Fayetteville, Cumberland Co., NC, Obituary

The Fayetteville Observer, (NC) - February 23, 2009

Furman Parker Blankenship, 79, of Fayetteville, died Sunday, Feb. 22, 2009, in Carrol S. Roberson Hospice Center. Mr. Blankenship was a retired Army sergeant first class and was retired from the U.S. Postal Service.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Rebecca Coley Blankenship.

Graveside services will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 25, 2009, in Cumberland Memorial Gardens with full military honors.

Mr. Blankenship is survived by a son, Glenn Blankenship and wife Judy of Fayetteville; a step son, Terry Ronald Guichard and wife Cheryl of Hope Mills; a granddaughter, Rebecca L. Duffer and husband Cameron of Sanford; and a step grandson, Terry J. Guichard of Hope Mills.

[SSDI, 12May1929 - 27Feb2009]

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2008, Fort Bragg, Cumberland Co., NC, Obituary

The Fayetteville Observer, (NC) - February 14, 2008

Mrs. Jacqueline M. Richard, 57, of 203 Searight Drive, formerly of Port Richey, FL, died Saturday, Feb. 9, 2008.

She was an Army veteran.

Survived by: Husband, Kenneth; son, Michael Renaud; daughters, Elizabeth Blankenship and Tammy Friend; and three grandchildren.

Services: Funeral, 10 a.m. today in Elizabeth Street Mortuary in Spring Lake. Graveside, noon today in Cumberland Memorial Gardens in Fayetteville.

(could not find anything on SSDI)

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2007, Hope Mills, Cumberland Co., NC, Obituary

The Fayetteville Observer, (NC) - March 21, 2007

Harold Jesse Rose Jr., 44, of Hope Mills, died Friday, March 16, 2007, in Cape Fear Valley Medical Center in Fayetteville.

Services: Funeral was held at 11 a.m. Tuesday in Dickerson Funeral Home in Vanceburg, Ky. Burial was in Blankenship Cemetery at Camp Dix, Ky.

Survived by: Mother, Mary; sisters, Gerry Greene, Doreen Huettner and Linda Furr; and half sister, Debbie Ray. Jernigan-Warren Funeral Home of Fayetteville.

[SSDI, 16Dec1962 - 16Mar2007]

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2008, Hope Mills, Cumberland Co., NC, Obituary

The Fayetteville Observer, (NC) - November 24, 2008

Mrs. Mary Reis Rose, 76, of 7219 Fire Department Road, Hope Mills, died Saturday, Nov. 22, 2008, in Cape Fear Valley Medical Center in Fayetteville.

Mrs. Rose was preceded in death by her husband, Harold Jesse Rose, and son, Harold Jesse “Jay” Rose.

A funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday in Gaydos Funeral Home in Vanceburg, Ky. Burial will be in Blankenship Cemetery in Vanceburg.

Mrs. Rose is survived by four daughters, Debbie Ray and husband Bob, Gerry Greene and husband Rickie, Doreen Huettner and husband Mike, and Linda Furr; a brother, Rival Reis; a sister, Dorothy Brown; 10 grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren.

[SSDI, 16Apr1932 - 22Nov2008]

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

Cumberland Co., NC, SSDI

Blankenship, Furman P. 79, 12May1929 - 22Feb2009, Fayetteville, Cumberland, NC, TN-415-44-0885

Blankenship, Jannie R. 58, 09Jun1941 - 03Jan2000, Fayetteville, Cumberland, NC, NC-241-60-7595

Blankenship, Mary E. 67, 26Jan1934 - 28Oct2001, Fayetteville, Cumberland, NC, WV/NC-232-52-3190

Currituck

2003, Aydlett, Currituck Co., NC, Obituary

http://www.twifordfh.com/

Velma Sue Williams O’Neal, age 53, of 145 Scaff Lane, Aydlett, NC, died Wednesday, July 16, 2003, at her residence. Mrs. O’Neal, a native of Bradshaw, WV, was the widow of Michael Aubrey O’Neal, and the mother of Pamela Sue O’Neal of the residence.

She is also survived by her trusted friend and companion, Ronnie D. Lilley, Sr., and her parents, Dailey and Jean Blankenship Williams of Poplar Branch, NC. She was the daughter of the late Johnny Payne. She was a member of Grandy Assembly of God Church. Other survivors include a sister, Donna Poole and husband Bill of New Bern, NC; a brother Larry Williams of Poplar Branch, NC; and her mother- in-law, Barbara O’Neal of Barco, NC.

Funeral services will be Saturday, July 19, 2003, at 2:00 PM at Grandy Assembly of God Church. Burial will follow in Laurel Memorial Gardens.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2003, Barco, Currituck Co., NC, Obituary

http://www.twifordfh.com/

Sadie Blankenship Seymour, age 80, formerly of Barco, NC died Sunday, August 24, 2003 at Guardian Care Nursing Home. She was born in Matewan, WV and was the daughter of the late Penny and Bertha Justice Blankenship and the widow of Marvin Seymour.

Mrs. Seymour is survived by two sons, Ralph Martin of Corpus Christi, TX, and Walter Martin of Big Sandy, TN; a sister, Jean Williams of Poplar Branch, NC; a nephew, Calvin Forbes of Barco, NC, and several grand children.

A private memorial service will be held at a later date. Twiford’s Memorial Chapel, 405 East Church Street, Elizabeth City, NC, is in charge of arrangements.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

Davidson

2001, Denton, Davidson Co., NC, Obituary

Greensboro News & Record (NC) - March 7, 2001

Mrs. Naomi Loflin Gallimore, 79, of Spring Street, died Tuesday, March 6, 2001, at Community General Hospital, Thomasville, after a one week illness.

The funeral will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday, March 8, 2001, at Pleasant Grove United Methodist Church, conducted by the Revs. Peter McGuire, Randy Lucas and James Spaugh. Interment will follow in the church cemetery.

Mrs. Gallimore was born May 25, 1921, in Davidson County, to Robert and Maie Lanier Loflin. She was a former employee of Bisher Hosiery Mill and was a member of Pleasant Grove United Methodist Church, where she had been a Sunday school teacher and a Sunday school treasurer.

Survivors are her husband, Hollan Gallimore of the home; sons, Richard D. Gallimore and wife, Diane of Denton, Mike Gallimore of Denton; daughter, Kathy Yates and husband, Tony of Asheboro; grandchildren, Cindy and Brett Blankenship, Melissa and Randy Mahaley, Melody and Jeremy Harwell, Robert and Christina Murphy, Doug Gallimore, Amy and James Spaugh, Chad and Rebekah Gallimore and Heather Yates; great-grandchildren, Kendell, Kaleb and Katherine Spaugh, and Alyssa Mahaley; brother, Roby Loflin of Denton; and sister, Virgie Goodwin of Denton.

[SSDI, 25May1921 - 06Mar2001]

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

+2004, Denton, Davidson Co., NC, Obituary

http://www.the-dispatch.com/article/20040624/OBITUARIES/406240329

Zona Marie Blankenship Ellison, 53, of Snider Kines Road, died Tuesday, June 22, 2004, at Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center in Winston-Salem. The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Friday at Farmer Baptist Church by the Revs. Jeff Lamb and James Huneycutt. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.

Mrs. Ellison was born in Logan County, W.Va., on Sept. 15, 1950, to Jack Ivan and Dorothy Burton Blankenship, who preceded her in death. She was retired from PPG Industries.

Surviving are her husband, John Ellison of the home; two sons, John Ellison Jr. and Paul D. Ellison, both of Denton; three daughters, Michelle Huneycutt of Lexington, Tammy Ferrell of Denton and Deborah Burch of Leonardtown, Md.; 10 grandchildren; eight stepgrandchildren; and four sisters, Peggy Mayhorn and Lisa Spry, both of Logan, W.Va., Nona Vinson of Denton and Linda Neil of Florida.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

+2000, Lexington, Davidson Co., NC, Obituary

http://www.the-dispatch.com/article/20000209/NEWS/2090316?p=4&tc=pg

Rachel Strickland, 77, of Fisher Road, died Tuesday, Feb. 8, 2000, at her home after an illness of one month. She was born May 16, 1922, in Davidson County to Grover Cleveland Myers Sr. and Maggie Younts Myers Yarborough.

Mrs. Strickland was retired from Dixie Furniture Co.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Lee Strickland on Aug. 10, 1990; a brother, J. D. Myers; and two sisters, Aliene Swicegood and Peggy Canady.

Surviving are a son, Donnie Lee Strickland of Denton; a daughter, Sherry Ann Blankenship of Lexington; four grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and a brother, Grover Myers of Laurinburg.

A graveside service will be held at 4 p.m. Thursday at Forest Hill Memorial Park by the Rev. William C. O'Neal.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2000, Lexington, Davidson Co., NC, Obituary

http://www.the-dispatch.com/article/20000316/NEWS/3160316?p=3&tc=pg

Miles Charlie Keene, 55, of West Eighth Avenue, died Wednesday morning, March 15, 2000, at Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center after an illness of five months. He was born June 11, 1944, in McDowell County, WV, to James Everette Keene and Thelma Vance Keene.

Mr. Keene was a member of Missionary Baptist Church in Panther and was a retired employee of Winston-Perry Trucking in Gilbert, WV.

Surviving are his wife, Mary Blankenship Keene of the home; four sons, Randall Keene and Scotty Keene, both of Lexington, Marty Keene of Bassett, VA, and MacArthur Keene of Hampton, WV; two daughters, Linda Keene of Lexington and Patricia Hedrick of Welcome; 10 grandchildren; six brothers, Bobby Keene of Fanrock, W.Va., Jesse Keene of Roysal, WV, Carl Ray Keene of Wawaka, IN, Bill Keene and Newton Keene, both of Lexington, and Jerry Keene of Cromwell, IN; and three sisters, Ruby Jean Payne of Paynesville, WV, Pinkie Saunders of Tyler, TX, and Martha Payne of Bartley, WV.

The funeral will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at Little Zion Baptist Church in Panther, WV. Burial will be in Lester Cemetery in Paynesville, WV.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

Mary Blank Keene – b.10Aug1947 - Lexington, NC: https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:KYC8-VVR

Relatives - Linda E. Keene.

+2001, Lexington, Davidson Co., NC, Obituary

http://www.the-dispatch.com/article/20010711/NEWS/107110311?p=3&tc=pg

Edith Dunford Miller, 93, of Longview Road, died Tuesday afternoon, July 10, 2001, at her home after a sudden illness. She was born July 10, 1908, in Falls Mills, VA, to Jesse Greene Dunford and Martha Blankenship Dunford.

Mrs. Miller was a homemaker and member of the Congregation Holiness Church. Her husband, Joe F. Miller, died June 20, 1999.

Surviving are three sons, Roger Dale Miller Sr. of Lexington, Fred Lewis Miller Sr. of Midway and Cleveland B. Miller of Bluefield, WV; a daughter, Maxine C. Watkins of Lexington; 23 grandchildren; 60 great-grandchildren; 30 great-great-grandchildren; and a sister, Lillian Sluder of St. Augustine, FL.

The funeral will be at 2 pm, Friday at Davidson Funeral Home, Lexington Chapel, by the Rev. Carlton Brinson. Burial will be in Forest Hill Memorial Park.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

1910 Census, Clear Fork, Tazewell Co., VA,

Dunford, Jesse 46, M, VA, Head,

Dunford, Martha S. 31 [1879], F, VA, Wife,

Dunford, Eliza Jane 20, F, VA, Dau,

Dunford, Mamie E. 11, F, VA, Dau,

Dunford, Cleara E. 08, F, VA, Dau,

Dunford, Ida Grace 06, F, VA, Dau,

Dunford, Clarence R. 04, M, VA, Son,

Dunford, Nannie E. 01, F, VA, Dau,

Dunford, Jesse Jr. 00, M, VA, Son,

https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MPGT-ZL1

2002, Lexington, Davidson Co., NC, Obituary

http://www.the-dispatch.com/article/20020107/NEWS/201070309

Mary Elizabeth Waldeck Blake, 80, of Beckford Drive, died Friday, Jan. 4, 2002, at Lexington Health Care. She was born Dec. 23, 1921, in Roane County, WV, to Edgar Marshall Waldeck and Mary Elizabeth Rogers Waldeck.

Mrs. Blake had been a resident of Davidson County for four years. She was a retired registered nurse and a Baptist.

Mrs. Blake was preceded in death by her husband, Mark Edward Blake.

Surviving are three daughters, Mary Ann Blankenship of Suffolk, VA, Lynn Meadows of Beckley, WV, and Jayne Bailey of Welcome; a stepson, Thomas Blake of Chesapeake, VA; 11 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; two sisters, Dora Asay of Charleston, WV, and Edra James of Phoenix, AZ; and a brother, Roger Waldeck of Charleston, WV.

The funeral was at 11 am, today at Piedmont Funeral Home Chapel by the Rev. Hal Varner. (no burial, cremation to follow)

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

+2002, Lexington, Davidson Co., NC, Obituary

http://www.the-dispatch.com/article/20021206/OBITUARIES/212060314

Goldie Mae Griffey Trent, 82, of Cedarwood Drive, died Wednesday, Dec. 4, 2002, at home after three years of declining health. She was born Feb. 25, 1920, in Wareagle, WV, to Jerimain Griffey and Lydia Fuller Griffey.

Mrs. Trent was a homemaker.

Mrs. Trent was preceded in death by her husband, McKinley M. Trent; her brother, Luther Griffey; and three sisters, Elizabeth Morgan, Elzora Griffey and Erse Griffey.

Surviving are four sons, Franklin Trent and his wife, Stella, David Trent and his wife, Thelma, and Jerry Trent and his wife, Debbie, all of Lexington, and Teddy Trent of the home; two daughters, Kathleen Asbury and JoAnn Marlowe, both of Lexington; 13 grandchildren, Kenneth Ray Asbury of Windsor, SC, Brenda Kincaid, Robert Marlowe Jr., Edwin Marlowe, Bobby Marlowe, Tammy Cannady, Jason Trent and Jamie Trent, all of Lexington, Miranda Bailey of Denton, David Wayne Trent of Linwood, Juanita Leonard of Churchland, Franklin Trent Jr. of Southmont and Michael Trent of Salisbury; 23 great-grandchildren; one brother, Oza Griffey of Isaban, W.Va.; one sister, Edith Blankenship of Isaban, WV; and a special friend, Bill Reeves.

The funeral will be at 2 pm, Sunday at Lexington Church of God, where she was a member, by the Revs. Larry Poole and David Hatcher. Burial will follow in Forest Hill Memorial Park.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

+2004, Lexington, Davidson Co., NC, Funeral

Greensboro News & Record (NC) - April 20, 2004

Mrs. Mary Murrow Blakenship, 84, a former resident of Prospect St., High Point, went to be with the Lord on Monday, April 19, 2004, at the Brian Center Nursing Care in Lexington.

Graveside service will be held at 2 pm, Thursday at Centre Friends Meeting Cemetery, 325 NC Hwy. 62 E., Greensboro.

[SSDI, 03Mar1920 - 19Apr2004]

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

Mary Agnes Murrow m. Leslie A. Blankenship

Dau of John Lincoln Murrow & Margaret Esther Leonard

2004, Lexington, Davidson Co., NC, Obituary

http://www.the-dispatch.com/article/20040824/OBITUARIES/408240346

Judy Carole Peacock Templeton, 49, of Lexington, died in the comfort of her home, Sunday, Aug. 22, 2004. A memorial service will be from 6 to 8 tonight at her home.

Mrs. Templeton was born May 1, 1955. She was called home due to severe lung damage. She was known as "Momma Judy" and "Nana" was loved deeply and will be missed by all.

Leaving behind her is her husband, Terry Templeton of Lexington; a daughter, Terri Templeton of Lexington; a grandson, Dillon Eller of Lexington; a godson, Jason Blankenship of Davie County; a sister and her husband, Robbie and Jimmy Walker of Quaker Gap; her stepfather, Wayne Seal of Quaker Gap; and her mother and father-in-law, Betty and Dee Templeton of Winston-Salem. She had a bundle of nieces and nephews, Scottie and Shannon Fulp, Allen Billings and Todd Templeton, Tracy Thompson, Jennifer Smith, Dawn Templeton and Shannon Lovett; and four very dear friends, Robert Eller, Glen Anderson, Scotty and Sam Brendle.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2005, Lexington, Davidson Co., NC, Obituary

http://www.the-dispatch.com/article/20050126/OBITUARIES/501260338

George "Donald" Asbury Sr., 64, of Lexington and formerly of Mohawk, W.Va., died Thursday, Jan. 20, 2005, at his residence following a long illness. The funeral was Sunday at the chapel of Fanning Funeral Home in Iaeger, W.Va. Burial followed in Short Ridge Cemetery on Garland Mountain. Family and friends served as pallbearers.

Mr. Asbury was born March 12, 1940, to John and Liddie Stanley Asbury. He was of the Baptist faith and the last surviving member of his original family. He was preceded in death by his parents; his first wife, Lauralia Webber; a son, Harold Asbury; four brothers, Robert, Mason, Kenneth and Ernest Asbury; two sisters, Athalene Acosta and Ruby Buchanan; two stepbrothers, Jim and Robert Blankenship; and three stepsisters, Marie Webb, Juanita Cline and Jerry Smallwood.

Surviving are his wife of 25 years, Betty Crouse Asbury of the home; three sons, George Asbury of Lake Wiley, S.C., and John and Norman Asbury, both of Lexington; a daughter, Sherry Everhart of Southmont; six granddaughters, Dawn Thomas of Oklahoma City, Okla., Shannon Hartley of Lexington, Ashley Asbury of Southmont, Lauralia Asbury of Albion, Pa., Dawn Dugger of Lexington and Chrystal Asbury of Spencer; four grandsons, Alex Everhart of Southmont, Tony Asbury of Hickory and John Jr. and Marshall Asbury, both of Albion, Pa.; and five great-grandchildren.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

+2006, Lexington, Davidson Co., NC, Obituary

http://www.the-dispatch.com/article/20060306/OBITUARIES/603060334

John Woodrow Blankenship Jr., 60, of Waitman Road, died Saturday, March 4, 2006, at his home after an illness of one year. A graveside service will be at 2 p.m. today at Forest Hill Memorial Park by the Rev. Matthew Farabow.

Mr. Blankenship was born March 6, 1945, in Catawba County to John Woodrow Blankenship Sr. and Vergie Viola Evans. He retired from Binnings after 42 years of service. Preceding him in death were his father and a brother, Bobby Blankenship.

Surviving are his wife, Linda Blankenship of the home; two daughters, Tina Jones and Donna Berry and her husband, John, all of Lexington; three grandchildren, Morgan Berry, Landon Berry and Steven Jones, all of Lexington; his mother of Lexington; and two sisters, Doris Mode and her husband, Bill, and Nancy Owen and her husband, Glenn, all of Lexington.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

+2007, Lexington, Davidson Co., NC, Obituary

http://www.the-dispatch.com/article/20070417/OBITUARIES/704170335

Emogene Leonard Hauser, 67, of the Brian Center in Lexington, formerly of Landmark, died Saturday, April 14, 2007, at the nursing home after declining health of several years. A graveside service was at 11 a.m. today in Forest Hill Memorial Park by the Rev. Clyde Akers.

Mrs. Hauser was born in Davidson County on Sept. 24, 1939, to Palmer and Vallie Hedrick Leonard. She was of the Baptist faith and had worked for Parkdale Mills. She was preceded in death by her brother, Donald Leonard, and her brother-in-law, John Blankenship.

Surviving are her husband, Donald Edward Hauser of Kernersville; one son, Marty Hauser of Winston-Salem; four sisters, Doris Leonard, Judy Tysinger and her husband, John, Linda Blankenship and Kay Hanes and her husband, Ronnie, all of Lexington; and four brothers, Garland Leonard and his wife, Jane, Jerry Leonard and his wife, Sharon, Robert Leonard and his wife, Kay, and Gary Leonard and his wife, Debbie, all of Lexington.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

+2007, Lexington, Davidson Co., NC, Funeral

http://www.the-dispatch.com/article/20070503/OBITUARIES/705030356

Virgie Evans Blankenship, 91, of Sunbridge of Lexington, died Wednesday, May 2, 2007, at the nursing home after declining health. The funeral will be at 1 p.m. Friday at Forest Hill Memorial Park Mausoleum Chapel.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

+2007, Lexington, Davidson Co., NC, Obituary

http://www.piedmontfuneralhome.com/fh/obituaries/obituary.cfm?o_id=112053&fh_id=10541

Vergie Evans Blankenship, 91, of Sunbridge of Lexington, died Wednesday, May 2, 2007 at the nursing home after declining health.

Funeral Services will be conducted at 1:00 P.M. Friday from the Forest Hill Memorial Park Mausoleum Chapel, with the Rev. Brent Ferry officiating.

Mrs. Blankenship was born July 21, 1915 in Burke County to Henry Allen “Bud” Evans and Lillie Absher Evans. She retired from Kayby Mills and was of the Baptist Faith.

She was preceded in death by her husband, John Woodrow Blankenship, and two sons John Woodrow “Johnny” Blankenship, Jr, and Bobby Mack Blankenship.

Surviving are two daughters, Nancy Owen and husband, Glenn, and Doris Mode, and husband, Bill, both of Lexington; 11 grandchildren, and 15 great grandchildren.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

+2007, Lexington, Davidson Co., NC, Funeral

Winston-Salem Journal (NC) - May 4, 2007

Vergie Evans Blankenship, 91, died Wednesday, May 2, 2007.

The funeral will be 1 p.m. today at Forest Hill Memorial Park Mausoleum.

[SSDI, 21Jul1915 - 02May2007]

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

+2008, Lexington, Davidson Co., NC, Obituary

http://www.the-dispatch.com/article/20080910/OBITUARIES/809100325

Garland Palmer "Jake" Leonard, 73, of Cow Palace Road, died Sunday, Sept. 7, 2008, at Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center after a serious illness of six weeks. The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Coggins Memorial Baptist Church, where he was a member, by the Revs. Lewis Johns and Chris Henderson. Entombment will follow in Forest Hill Memorial Park.

Mr. Leonard was born Jan. 12, 1935, in Davidson County to Palmer Leonard and Vallie Hedrick Leonard. He was retired from Dacotah Mills and had worked part-time at Smith Mill Works. In addition to his parents, Mr. Leonard was preceded in death by a brother, Donald Leonard, and a sister, Emogene Hauser.

Surviving are his wife, Jane Comer Leonard of the home; his sons, Wayne Leonard and his wife, Anne, of Bowling Green, Ky., and Randy Leonard of Lexington; four grandchildren, Amanda Leonard, Jeff Leonard and his wife, Kiley, Staci Leonard and Cody Leonard; one great-grandchild, Jacob Leonard; three brothers, Jerry Leonard and his wife, Sharon, Robert Leonard and his wife, Kaye, and Gary Leonard and his wife, Debbie, all of Lexington; and four sisters, Doris Leonard, Linda Blankenship, Judy Tysinger and her husband, Johnny, and Kay Hanes and her husband, Ronnie, all of Lexington.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2009, Lexington, Davidson Co., NC, Obituary

http://www.the-dispatch.com/article/20090915/BIRTHS/909154010

Madelyn Renea Hayes was born September 9, 2009 at Lexington Memorial Hospital to Ron Hayes and Angela Keene of Lexington. She weighed 6 pounds 9 ounces at birth. Grandparents are Lee Blankenship, Ronnie and Gail Hayes, all of Lexington and Margaret and Tim Rummage of Denton. Great-grandparents are J.W. and Annie Hayes and Myrtle Lowman, all of Lexington. Madelyn's brother is Eric Keene, 9 of Lexington.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2009, Lexington, Davidson Co., NC, Obituary

http://www.the-dispatch.com/article/20090317/OBITUARIES/903174018

Albert Jonah Ingram Sr., 72, of Cap Ingram Road, died Saturday, March 14, 2009, at his residence following a sudden illness. Funeral services will be held at 3 p.m. Wednesday at Floyd Baptist Church with the Rev. Charles Dickens officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery.

Mr. Ingram was born June 1, 1936, in Davidson County to William Corbet Ingram and Mary Ellen Davis Ingram. He worked as a lead router for Lexington Furniture Industries. He was a member of Floyd Baptist Church. Preceding him in death was a son, Albert Jonah (Pete) Ingram Jr.

Survivors are his wife, Nannie Mae Buie Ingram of the home; a son, Scott Ingram and his wife, Nita Bruce Ingram, of Lexington; grandchildren Christy Eller, Lori Peace, Holly Ingram, and Sheldon McDaniels; and great-grandchildren Cordell Graham, Haley Blankenship, Isaiah Ingram, Sabrina Eller, Amber Peace, Robby Hedrick and C. J. Eller.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2009, Lexington, Davidson Co., NC, Obituary

High Point Enterprise (NC) - June 1, 2009

Lexington - Mr. Little Joe England, 62, resident of 522 Larry Lane Drive, went to be with the Lord on May 30, 2009 at his home following a long illness. A native of Steele, WVA, he was born on November 12, 1946, a son of Walton Wayne and Pansy Short England. He was owner and operator of Joe's Trucking Co., loved going to the beach and camping in West Virginia.

He was preceded in death by his father, Walton W. England and mother, Pansey Short England Blankenship, two brothers, Roger Blankenship and David Blankenship, four sisters, Wanda, Joyce, Lois, and Oxley.

He is survived by his loving wife of 41 years Mildred Louise Toler England, daughters, Deborah Hall of Lexington, Shyrl Ware and husband Terry of Asheboro, son, Wendell England of Lexington, sisters, Shirley Thornsbury of High Point, Kathy Spivey and husband Johnny of Trinity, Earnestine Miller and husband Donsey of Hanover WV, Ruth Hatfield of Thomasville and Rose, brothers, Larry England of Hillsville and Jack England of Parkers-bury, WVA. Also surviving are granddaughters, Banielle Bunnell and husband Jason. Chasity King and husband Frankie and Jessica Ware, grandson, Cody Ware and great granddaughters, Kirstin, Lilly and Layla King and Kaylee Bunnell.

Funeral services will be conducted 5:00 PM Tuesday, June 2, 2009 in the Chapel of Cumby Family Funeral Service in Arch-dale, with Rev. Claude Garrett and Rev. Jimmy Garrett officiating. Burial will take place on Friday, June 5, 2009 in the Breeding - Short Cemetery in Iaeger, WVA.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2007, Linwood, Davidson Co., NC, Obituary

http://www.the-dispatch.com/article/20070514/OBITUARIES/705140337

James Kenneth Greene Sr., 75, of Simerson Road, Linwood, went to be with his Lord on Saturday, May 12, 2007, at Alston Brook Nursing Center. The funeral will be at 3 p.m. Tuesday at Churchland Baptist Church by the Rev. Sam Harvey. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.

Mr. Greene was born Dec. 31, 1931, in Davidson County to George Thomas Greene Sr. and Amanda Jane Snider. He retired from the N.C. Finishing Co. after 43 years of service and was an avid farmer. He was preceded in death by his wife, Jean Carol Taylor Greene; a son, Tommy Ray Greene; a daughter, Valli Jane Greene; and a brother, George Thomas Greene Jr.

Surviving are two sons, Johnny Greene and his wife, Rita, of Linwood, and Kenny Greene and his wife, Sherry, of Salisbury; a daughter, Kelly Yarbrough and her husband, Ronnie, of Linwood; his grandchildren, Amy Greene Stewart and her husband, Todd, Valli Yarbrough Watson and her husband, Robbee, Paul Yarbrough and his wife, Kristen, Sarah Yarbrough Trogdon and her husband, Matt, Samantha Greene, Lisa and Doug Smith, and Amy and Bobby Blankenship; and his great-grandson, Johnovan Jett Stewart.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2003, Thomasville, Davidson Co., NC, Obituary

http://www.the-dispatch.com/article/20031017/OBITUARIES/310170335?p=1&tc=pg

Kate Hepler Briggs, 86, of Britthaven of Davidson in Thomasville, formerly of Briggstown Road, went to be with her savior Wednesday, Oct. 15, 2003, at the nursing home after declining health for two years and serious illness for two weeks. The funeral will be Saturday at 2 p.m. at Davidson Funeral Home, Lexington Chapel, by the Revs. Joe Leach and Ricky Payne. Burial will follow in Becks United Church of Christ Cemetery.

Mrs. Briggs was born Dec. 6, 1916, to Claude L. Hepler and Addie Wright Hepler. She was employed at the original Morning Glory restaurant in Thomasville for 14 years and later went to work in the cafeteria at Silver Valley School before retiring in 1985. She was the oldest charter member of Silver Valley Baptist Church since 1956 and attended regularly until her health prevented her from attending. In 1990 she was voted by the congregation to receive the honor of Member of the Year for her dedication and loyalty to the church. She married J. Boyd Briggs in 1972 and was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She was preceded in death by her husband July 7, 1993, a sister, Polly Hepler and a brother, R. Page Hepler.

Surviving are a son, Steve Gallimore and his wife, Bonnie, of Reedy Creek; two daughters, Greta Grubb and her husband, Evan, of Lexington and Claudette Bevan and her husband, Frank, of Thomasville; eight grandchildren, Ricky Deaton and his wife, Brenda, Jeffrey Deaton and his wife, Sylvia, Mark Gallimore and his wife, Linda, Alan Gallimore and his wife, Gina, Rodney Gallimore, Laura G. Grimmett and her husband, Monty, Glori G. Marion and Timothy Grubb and his wife, Julie; three step grandchildren, Lisa Smith and her husband, Doug, Amy Blankenship and her husband, Bobby, and Julie Bevan Smith and her husband, Jeff; 10 great-grandchildren, Morgan and Jordan Deaton, Jacob Gallimore, Matthew Marion, Zack Thompson, Anna Thompson, Kaleigh Grimmett, Evan Grubb Greene, Krystal Grubb and Amber Lynn Grubb; and four stepgreat-grandchildren, Landon Blankenship, Kaleigh Smith, Brandon Grimmett and Christian Grimmett.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2003, Thomasville, Davidson Co., NC, Obituary

http://www.the-dispatch.com/article/20031222/OBITUARIES/312220326

William Smith "Bill" Briggs, 74, of Jerusalem Road, died Saturday, Dec. 20, 2003, at his home. The funeral will be Tuesday at 11 a.m. at Bethany United Methodist Church, where he was a member, by Dr. Charles L. Hutchens. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.

Mr. Briggs was born April 26, 1929, in Rowan County to Judd Ray Briggs and Alice Smith Briggs. He was retired from Bost Bakery in Thomasville, having been employed there for 35 years and serving as sales manager. He was a teacher of the men's Sunday school class, a member of the Methodist Men of the church, a member of the parsonage committee and had been a member of the administrative board of the church. He served as a volunteer with Meals On Wheels and served in the N.C. National Guard for five years. He was preceded in death by his parents; his stepmother, Nell Briggs; and three brothers, Franklin, Bobby and Ned Briggs.

Surviving are his wife, Peggy Rhodes Briggs of the home; three daughters, Alice Bruff and her husband, Jerry Bruff, and Barbara Blankenship, all of Lexington, and Carol Warfford and her husband, Jeff, of Simpsonville, S.C.; six grandchildren, Bennett Bruff and his wife, Milenda, Nathan Bruff and his wife, Christy, Alan Bruff and his wife, Jessica, Sarah Blankenship, Donna Blankenship and Noelle Warfford; three great-grandchildren, Jayde Bruff, Taryn Bruff and Gabrielle Bruff; a sister, Betty Leonard and her husband, Paul Leonard, of Raleigh; and a number of nieces and nephews.

The family will receive friends tonight from 6 to 8 at Davidson Funeral Home, Lexington Chapel, and other times at the home.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

+2004, Thomasville, Davidson Co., NC, Obituary

http://www.the-dispatch.com/article/20040123/OBITUARIES/401230332

Billy Gene Blankenship, 66, of Wright Road, died Friday, Jan. 16, 2004. He was born Aug. 2, 1937, in Iaeger, WV, to Willis and Stella Facello Blankenship.

Mr. Blankenship was of the Baptist faith.

Surviving are his significant other, Patty Kincaid of the home; a daughter, Tammy Joyce and her husband, Jim, of Lexington; a son, Tony Blankenship and his wife, Kathy, of Hillsville, VA; two stepsons, Larry Kincaid and Sammy Kincaid and his wife, Elizabeth, all of Thomasville; one sister; six brothers; nine grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.

A memorial service will be held Saturday at 2 p.m. at Family Funeral Care, 18 Randolph St., by the Rev. Jay Hulin.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2004, Thomasville, Davidson Co., NC, Obituary

http://www.the-dispatch.com/article/20040309/OBITUARIES/403090340?p=1&tc=pg

Ruth Rickles Smith, 94, of Britthaven of Davidson, Thomasville, formerly of Milledgeville, Ga., died Monday, March 8, 2004, at Thomasville Medical Center. The funeral will be Thursday at 11 a.m. at Moore's Funeral Home Chapel in Milledgeville, Ga., by the Revs. Dewey Norton and Jerry Bradley. Burial will follow in Memory Hill Cemetery, Milledgeville, Ga.

Mrs. Smith was born in Blount County, Ala., on April 2, 1909, to Jasper Newton Rickles and Lillian Cole Rickles. She was a graduate of Massey Business College in Birmingham, Ala. She worked for Birmingham Gas Co., Sinclair Dam Project and was secretary to the controller and president of Georgia College & State University. She was preceded in death by her husband, Carl Weyman "Dick" Smith, who died July 6, 1956; four brothers, Bill, Macon, A.J. and Percy Rickles; and two sisters, Gladys Langston and Jeanette Sherer.

Surviving are one daughter, Carolyn S. Hurt and her husband, John, of Lexington; one granddaughter, Elizabeth Kiser of Jacksonville, Fla.; two great-grandchildren, Kathlyn Kiser Baxter and her husband, John, and Sharon Kiser, all of Jacksonville, Fla.; one sister, Kathleen Crockett of Tampa, Fla.; three step grandchildren, Kathy and Paul Grey and Leslie and Brad Blankenship, all of Thomasville, and Jeff and Lisa Hurt of Lexington; seven stepgreat-grandchildren; seven nieces, Betty and Jim Hawkins of Gallatin, Tenn., Janet and James Stephens of Panama City Beach, Fla., Kathy Sherer of Mobile, Ala., Penny and John Corcoran of Vienna, Va., Kitty and Thomas Kellam of Dublin, Ga., Jackie and Tommy Cain of Birmingham, Ala., and Ann and Billy Carr of Gray, Ga.; and one nephew, Jim Langston and his wife, Elizabeth, of Memphis, Tenn.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2006, Thomasville, Davidson Co., NC, Obituary

http://www.the-dispatch.com/article/20060117/OBITUARIES/601170332

Roy Jasper Griffin Jr., 78, of Liberty Wood Nursing Home, formerly of Riverside Drive, died Sunday Jan. 15, 2006, at the nursing home in Thomasville. The funeral will be at 3 p.m. Wednesday at Jersey Baptist Church by the Rev. Mike Collier. Burial will be in Forest Hill Memorial Park with military rites by the VFW Memorial Honor Guard.

Mr. Griffin was born in Guilford County on Dec. 10, 1927, to Roy Jasper Griffin Sr. and Ethel Agner Griffin. He retired from Hanes Corp. and served in the U.S. Navy. He was preceded in death by his parents; a brother, Grayson Griffin; and two sisters, Irene Maddox and Shirley Creason.

Surviving are his wife, Erma Portis Griffin of the home; two daughters, Doris Dellinger and her husband, Scott, of Midway, and Mitzi Griffin of Greensboro; four grandchildren, Shannon Wall and her husband, Danny, of Danbury, Tracy Dellinger of Lexington, Brandy Warren and her husband, Zac, of Midway and Brittney Dellinger of Midway; two great-grandchildren, Kenneth Dellinger and Hunter Warren; one brother, Henry Griffin and his wife, Peggy, of Pinnacle; and one sister, Juanita Blankenship of King.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

Davidson Co., NC, SSDI

Blankenship, John W. 60-61, 06Mar1945 - 04Mar2006, Lexington, Davidson, NC, NC-246-68-3787

Blankenship, Vergie E. 91, 21Jul1915 - 02May2007, Lexington, Davidson, NC, NC-239-18-8101

Blankenship, Sherry S. 63, 13May1944 - 25Aug2007, Lexington, Davidson, NC, NC-237-66-6160

Blankenship, Mary M. 84, 03Mar1920 - 19Apr2004, Thomasville, Davidson, NC, NC-237-14-3367

Blankenship, Billy G. 66, 02Aug1937 - 16Jan2004, Thomasville, Davidson, NC, WV-236-54-6512

Davie

+2008, Advance, Davie Co., NC, Obituary

http://www.moodyfuneralservices.com/obituaries.php?page=0&op=view&id=2001

Ms. Dorothy Naomi Dalton, 75, of formerly of Mount Airy, passed away Sunday, December 14, 2008, at her home. She was born July 24, 1933, in Pulaski County, VA, to the late Pete and Pearlie Mae Tate Meredith.

Ms. Dalton spent more than 40 years of her life in Mount Airy, where she worked as a waitress at many local restaurants over the years, including The Blue Ridge Restaurant, Southern 500, Billie’s Kitchen, Wagon Wheel, and Westwood Diner, to name a few. Those that knew her loved her sense of humor and great beauty. She was a lifelong fan of Elvis Pressley and Hank Thompson and adored former President Bill Clinton. We feel sure Elvis will make our ever-beloved Mom feel welcome and happy to be in heaven. We can hardly wait to see you there, Mom. Save us some peach cobbler, please.

In addition to her parents, Ms. Dalton was preceded in death by husbands, Robert Swanson Blankenship and Monfre Leon Strazzante; and seven brothers and sisters, Faye Hummel, Alyeese Taylor, Alma Smith, Elwin Dalton, Clive Dalton, Carl Dalton, and Mawyer Dalton.

Ms. Dalton is survived by two daughters, Bobby Hart and companion, Jim Bruch, of Advance and Rhonda and Robert Reuss of Fennville, MI; two sons and daughters-in-law, Perry and Betty Blankenship of Advance and Curtis and Mary Ellen Blankenship of Valparaiso, IN; four grandchildren, Michelle Reuss of Chicago, IL, Kristy Reuss of Holland MI, Brooke Blankenship and Brian Blankenship, both of Valparaiso, IN; and three sisters, Wilma Arnder, Lois Saad, and Mary Elkins. Dorothy had five beloved “doggies”: Charlie, Buffi, Mikey, Balissa, and Luke, all of Advance.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

+2001, Mocksville, Davie Co., NC, Obituary

Winston-Salem Journal (NC) - June 1, 2001

Mr. William Carl Fletcher, 86, of Ridge Road passed away Thursday, May 31, 2001, at Forsyth Medical Center in Winston-Salem. Mr. Fletcher was born April 19, 1915, in Jennings, N.C., to James C. and Sally Blankenship Fletcher.

He was preceded in death by his parents, his loving wife, Pearl Bandy Fletcher, on August 9, 1996; two sons, Carl W. and Kenneth D. Fletcher, and a daughter, Joyce F. Foster. He was a member of Community Baptist Church and was employed with Troutman Furniture and worked as a farmer.

Survivors include two daughters, Jane Spry and husband Lewis of Mocksville and Elaine Brown and husband Dennis of Mocksville; seven grandchildren; a brother, Claude W. Fletcher of South Carolina.; and a sister, Chloe Shaw of Carry, S.C.

Funeral services will be held Saturday, June 2, 2001, at 2 p.m. at Davie Funeral Service Chapel with the Rev. Clyde Settles officiating. Burial will follow at Smith Chapel.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

+2002, Mocksville, Davie Co., NC, Obituary

Salisbury Post (NC) - January 9, 2002

Hubert Otis "Red" Shrewsbury, 58, Country Lane, died Tuesday (Jan. 8, 2002) at Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center, Winston-Salem.

Mr. Shrewsbury was employed as a machine operator with Clark Equipment, Statesville. He was a member of Fellowship Baptist Church, Advance.

Survivors include wife of 41 years Pauletta Blankenship Shrewsbury; sons Michael O. Shrewsbury, Cleveland, Steven R. Shrewsbury, Statesville, and Christopher L. Shrewsbury, Mocksville, and his sister Velda Jones, Shady Spring, W. Va.

Services: 2 pm, Thursday, Fellowship Baptist Church, Advance, conducted by the Rev. Will Pryor. Burial, Rose Cemetery.

[SSDI, 28May1943 - 08Jan2002]

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2003, Mocksville, Davie Co., NC, Obituary

Winston-Salem Journal (NC) - September 3, 2003

Retha "Colleen" Shell, 65, of Mocksville, was granted peace on Monday, Sept. 1, 2003, at Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home after battling cancer. She was born Jan. 10, 1938, in Pulaski, VA, the daughter of Mary and Sherman Akers.

She will be missed greatly by many friends and especially by her two daughters, Patricia Blankenship and Ronda DeVinney; two sons, Lawrence Martin Jr. and Tony Ransome, all of Winston-Salem; two sisters, Betty Edwards of Mocksville and Violet Kress of Pulaski, VA; seven grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.

A memorial service will be held at 6 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 4, at Immanuel Baptist Church, 1505 Lewisville-Clemmons Road.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

+2005, Mocksville, Davie Co., NC, Obituary

Salisbury Post (NC) - March 5, 2005

Ethel Childers Taylor, 87, a resident of Autumn Care, formally of Maple Avenue, died Friday (March 4, 2005) at Davie County Hospital. Born Sept. 14, 1917, in Chase City, VA, Mrs. Taylor was a daughter of the late Lee and Clelia Blankenship Childers.

She was a member of First Presbyterian Church, Mocksville. Her husband, Henry A. Taylor, died March 3, 1990.

Survivors include son Jim Taylor, Statesville; daughter Ann Gillis, Mocksville; brothers Harry Childers, Colonial, VA, and Hugh Childers, Richmond, VA; sister Garnette Shook, Keysville, VA; three grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.

Services: 7 pm, Sunday, Eaton Funeral Home chapel, conducted by the Rev. Kurt Johnston and the Rev. Jeff Copply. Burial, 2 pm, Monday, Joppa Cemetery.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

SSDI, Childers, Lee – 80, 09Dec1888 - Oct1969, Chase City, Mecklenburg, VA, VA-223-22-4264

+2007, Mocksville, Davie Co., NC, Obituary

Winston-Salem Journal (NC) - October 11, 2007

Clarence Russell Williams, 52, of 140 Hunt St., Mocksville, died unexpectedly Tuesday, Oct. 9, 2007, at Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center [Winston-Salem, Forsyth Co., NC]. He was born Nov. 20, 1954, in Iredell County, a son of Beatrice Shephard Williams of Wilkesboro and the late Ralph Williams. He was a stone mason and was of the Baptist faith.

In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by a sister, Bonnie Jean Anderson; and a brother, Leroy Williams.

Survivors include his wife, Donna Lynn Williams of the home; two daughters, Tammy Williams of Wilkesboro and Kelly Rathbone of western North Carolina; a stepson, Les Harrold of Mocksville; granddaughters Haley Williams and Abigail Harrold; a grandson, J.J. Rathbone; sisters Annie Mae Starling of Mocksville; Rachel Jones of Greensboro; Cathy Sumpter of Detroit, Mich.; and Donna Blankenship of Wilkesboro; and brothers James, Coy and Dean Williams, all of Wilkesboro.

Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. today, Oct. 11, at Blaise Baptist Church in Mocksville, with the Revs. Jay Stroupe and Ken Furches officiating. Burial will follow in Rose Cemetery in Mocksville.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

Davie Co., NC, Marriage: https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QPS9-RVJ2

Floyd Don Blankenship, 1966 - Donna Kaye Williams Moore, 1961 - m12Dec1986

S/o Floyd Don Blankenship & Lucy Maxine Beam – D/o Ralph Williams & Beatrice Mae Shepard

+2008, Mocksville, Davie Co., NC, Funeral

Winston-Salem Journal (NC) - March 26, 2008

Mrs. Athlene Blankenship Hicks, 72, died Sunday, March 23, 2008.

The funeral will be 2 p.m. Thursday at Mocksville Church of God. (Eaton Funeral Home)

[SSDI, 08Aug1935 - 23Mar2008]

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

Durham

+2001, Durham, Durham Co., NC, Funeral

The News & Observer, (Raleigh, NC) - December 22, 2001

Emily H. Blankenship, 57, 3329 Broughton Drive, Durham, Dec. 21.

Funeral 2 p.m., Sunday, Angier Avenue Baptist Church. Burial, Woodlawn memorial Park. Hudson Funeral Home. Johnston County

[SSDI, 06Apr1944 - 21Dec2001]

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

+2001, Durham, Durham Co., NC, Obituary

Herald-Sun, The (Durham, NC) - December 22, 2001

Mrs. Emily Hayes Blankenship, age 57, of 3329 Broughton Drive died at the home of her sister, Friday, December 21, 2001, after a period of declining health. She was a native and lifelong resident of Durham and daughter of the late Russell Hayes and Bessie King Hayes.

Mrs. Blankenship worked for Winter Mountain Bottled Water Company for 13 years. Mrs. Blankenship was a member of Angier Avenue Church, member of the Seekers Sunday School Class and a former member of the church choir.

She was preceded in death by her husband Louis M. Blankenship, Jr.

Surviving are her three daughters; Tammy B. Pulley and husband, Scott, of Oxford, Carla B. Edwards and husband, Lee, of Creedmoor, and Mindy B. Kempson and husband, Michael, of Oxford; one brother, Edward R. Hayes, Jr. and Judy, of Durham; two sisters, Mary Jane Copeland and husband, Gerald, of Durham, and Phyllis H. Minor of Annandale, Va.; two step-sisters, Mary Jean Hogan and Dollie Appel, both of Durham; five grandchildren; Tucker Thames, Sommer Kempson, Taylor Edwards, Bailey Edwards, and Paige Edwards; many special nieces and nephews; and special friend, Joy Boyette.

Funeral services will be held 2:00 p.m. Sunday at Angier Avenue Baptist Church with the Rev. Kevin Byers and the Rev. Don Brown officiating. Burial will be in Woodlawn Memorial Park.

[SSDI, 06Apr1944 - 21Dec2001]

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

+2003, Durham, Durham Co., NC, Obituary

The Herald-Sun, (Durham, NC) - May 7, 2003

Marie Blankenship Lord, 65, of Redding Lane in Durham died at the home of her daughter in Ridgecrest [Buncombe Co., NC] on Tuesday, May 6, 2003. A native of Buncombe Co., she was the daughter of the late Frank and Eloise Quinn Blankenship, and the sister of the late Pender Blankenship.

She attended Asheville-Biltmore College, now UNC-A, and then worked for 32 years with the Social Security Administration until her retirement. She was a member of the National Association of Retired Federal Employees, and helped open and then operate the Ceramic Shop for the Little River Community Center in Durham.

She is survived by her daughters, Pam Lawing, and her husband, Van of Ridgecrest and Janet Hobbs, and her husband, Chuck of Holly Ridge; son, Doug Kee, and his wife, Donna of Durham; sisters, Dutch Carter of Greer, SC, and Kay Ewart of Candler; brothers, Howard and David Blankenship of Asheville; and grandchildren, Amanda and Adam Lawing and Preston and Dylan Hobbs.

Funeral services will be at 11 AM, Friday in the chapel of Brigman's Funeral Service in Black Mountain with the Rev. D.J. Abernathy officiating. Burial will be at the Reeves Chapel United Methodist Church Cemetery.

[SSDI, 27Sep1937 - 06May2003]

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2004, Durham, Durham Co., NC, Obituary

Star-News (Wilmington, NC) - January 11, 2004

Mr. Alexander Winstead, 83, Died January 8, 2004, At His Home. Mr. Winstead Was Born In Nash County, Son Of The Late Joseph And Geneva Winstead.

He Moved To Durham As A Child And Was Educated In The Durham County Schools And Was A Graduate Of Bethesda High School. Mr. Winstead Was A Veteran Of The Us Army Having Served In Ww Ii. He Was A Member Of Fellowship Lodge 687, Sudan Temple, Legion Of Honor, Scottish And York Rites. He Was Employed As An Electrician At Duke Medical Center For Many Years. He Was A Member Of Bethesda Baptist Church.,

Mr. Winstead is survived by his wife, Doris Warren Winstead; son, David Kenneth Winstead of Durham; daughter, Zandra Blankenship and her husband Mike of Florida; sister, Joan W. Warren and her husband Robert of Wilmington; grandchildren, Amy Howell and Eric Trussell; great-grandchild, Alexa Howell; along with several nieces and nephews.

A funeral service will be held 2 pm, Monday, at Howerton-Bryan Funeral Chapel. Rev. Mark Stephens officiating. Entombment will follow at Woodlawn Memorial Park with Masonic Rites led by Mr. Arthur Byrd. Pallbearers will be members of Fellowship Lodge 687.

[SSDI, 18Sep1920 - 08Jan2004]

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

+2004, Durham, Durham Co., NC, Obituary

The Herald-Sun, (Durham, NC) - January 12, 2004

Mildred Elizabeth "Millie" Greene Craft, widow of Stanley Irwin Craft, died January 9, 2004. Born June 9, 1913, in Bluefield, WV, she was the daughter of Charles William & Lillian (Tate) Greene.

She graduated in business from Felt & Tarrant in Richmond, VA and was employed for 9 years in Roanoke by American Oil Co., until her marriage in 1941. In Durham, Mrs. Craft worked for The American Tobacco Company in accounting from 1951 to her retirement in 1978. She was a member of First Presbyterian Church. Mrs. Craft was also a volunteer member of the Support Team at Duke University Hospital.

Mrs. Craft was preceded in death by her beloved husband, her parents, sister Mary Louise Flynn, brother, William Greene Jr., and nephew, Michael Kelly Blankenship.

Survivors include one sister, Margaret V. Blankenship of Durham; three nephews, James Ted Blankenship and wife, Sally of Newhall, CA, Ronald S. Blankenship and wife, Shirley of Myrtle Beach, SC, and Charles P. Blankenship and wife, Gayle of Poquoson, VA; three grandnephews, James S. Blankenship and wife, Timmarie of Castaic, CA, Charles P. Blankenship Jr. and wife, Belinda of Cincinnati, and Timothy K. Blankenship and wife, Julie of Key Biscayne, FL; one grandniece Kimberly A. Ensing and husband, Mark W. of Summerland, CA; eight great- grand nephews & nieces, Michael J. Blankenship and McKenzie J. Blankenship of Castaic, CA, Kaytlann J. Blankenship & Mitchell J. & Kadin Ensing of Summerland, CA; Connor C., William A. S., and Benjamin K. Blankenship of Cincinnati.

Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Tuesday in the Chapel of Hall-Wynne Funeral Service, with the Rev. Joseph S. Harvard officiating. Private burial will be in Maplewood Cemetery.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

+2004, Durham, Durham Co., NC, Obituary

The Herald-Sun, (Durham, NC) - April 11, 2004

Mrs. Noye Elizabeth Fogleman Broughton, age 86, died at Oxford Manor, on Friday, April 09, 2004. She was a native and lifelong resident of Durham, daughter of the late Wiley Fogleman and Alice Glenn Fogleman. Mrs. Broughton was a homemaker and a member of Gorman Baptist Church.

She was preceded in death by her husband, William Harold Broughton and a grandchild, Shannon Andrews.

She is survived by one son, Harold Steven Broughton of Lansdale, Pa.; two daughters, Judy Spencer of Engelhard and Pamela Andrews of Oxford; one sister, Wilmer Lee Blankenship of Durham; four grandchildren, R. S. "Tony" Spencer of Ocracoke, Jennifer Thomas of Winterville, Vince Broughton and Krystal Broughton both of Lansdale, Pa.; four great-grandchildren.

Graveside services will be held Monday at 2 p.m. at Oak Grove Memorial Gardens. The Rev. Adam Hatley and the Rev. Julian Motley will officiate.

[SSDI, 05May1917 - 01Apr2004]

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2004, Durham, Durham Co., NC, Obituary

The Daily Dispatch, (Henderson, NC) - October 26, 2004

William Pettway Jones Peete, MD, Duke University professor emeritus of surgery, died at age 83 on Sunday, Oct. 24, 2004, in Durham, after a long illness. Dr. Peete was born in Warrenton on March 29, 1921, the son of the late Lucy Pettway Jones Peete and Charles Henry Peete, MD.

He attended the Warrenton public schools and was valedictorian of his graduating class at John Graham High School in 1938. He received an A.B. degree in chemistry in 1942 from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, where he was a member of Phi Beta Kappa, the Order of Gimghoul, the Delta Kappa Epsilon fraternity, the golf team, and the Monogram Club. In 1947, Dr. Peete earned his M.D. from Harvard Medical School. He served in the Army ASTP while attending Harvard Medical School during World War II, and he was a member of the Aesculapian Club. In 1953, he completed an internship and surgical residency at the Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston. Upon completion of his residency, Dr. Peete was awarded the Mosely Traveling Fellowship for a year of study in Europe. After his fellowship, Dr. Peete returned to the United States and joined the faculty of the Department of Surgery at Duke University in September 1955. Initially, he divided his time between surgery and medical school administration as assistant to Dean Wilbur C. Davison, first dean of the Duke University Medical School. Dr. Peete continued to serve as assistant to the dean until September 1962. A surgeon and teacher, Dr. Peete was noted for his tireless dedication to patient care. In recognition of his contributions in teaching and mentoring medical students and residents, Dr. Peete received the Distinguished Faculty Award from the Duke University Medical Alumni Association. In addition, he served as co-chairman of the Medical Ethics Committee at the university medical center. During his distinguished career, Dr. Peete held memberships in numerous professional associations, including the American College of Surgeons, the American Medical Association, the Southern Surgical Society, the North Carolina Medical Society, the Durham-Orange County Medical Society, the Southern Surgeons Club, and the North Carolina Surgical Society. In the latter three, he served as president. After Dr. Peete's retirement from Duke University in l991, he became an avid supporter of Physicians for Peace (PFP), an international humanitarian medical education organization. In the early 1990s, he accompanied PFP volunteer teams to educate surgeons in Bahrain, the former Czechoslovakia, Jordan, the West Bank, and Yemen. He also served on the organizations's International Board of Governors. Locally, Dr. Peete served the Research Triangle Institute IRB on the Committee for Protection of Human Subjects. A golfer, Dr. Peete won his club championship first at age 16, and he was named captain of the golf team while attending the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Dr. Peete nurtured a keen interest in history, particularly Southern history, landscape architecture, gardening, and historic preservation. He was a member of the Durham Historic Preservation Society, the North Carolina Museum of Art, and the American Boxwood Society. He belonged to St. Stephen's Episcopal Church in Durham and the Wesley Memorial Methodist Church in Warrenton. He was an active participant in the Torch Club; the Kiwanis Club of the Friendly City, serving as president; and the Triangle Traders Investment Club, where he also served as president. From 1961 to 2000, he was a member of the Durham Advisory Board of the Bank of America.

Dr. Peete is survived by his beloved wife of 44 years, the former Mary Frances Hart of Elkin, N.C.; his daughter, Marianna Jones Peete Mason, and son-in-law, John Bohannon Mason, M.D., of Charlotte; two grandsons, William Bohannon Mason, and Stuart Jennings Mason, also of Charlotte; a brother, Charles Henry Peete, Jr., M.D., of Durham; a sister, Nancy Peters Peete Blankenship, of Warrenton; four nephews, and three nieces.

He was predeceased by a younger sister, Catherine Jane Nicholson Matthews, and by an infant granddaughter, Marianna Stuart Mason.

A memorial service will be conducted at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday at Duke University Chapel. A graveside service will be conducted that same day at 3 p.m. at Fairview Cemetery in Warrenton.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2007, Durham, Durham Co., NC, Obituary

The Herald-Sun, (Durham, NC) - September 12, 2007

Sandy Rochelle Stone, 40, of Durham died suddenly Friday, September 7, 2007.

She is survived by her husband, Jimmy Stone; a son, Dylan Stone; two daughters, Kayla and Tyler Stone, all of the home; a grandmother, Wilmer Blankenship of Durham; two sisters, Demetrice ( Peanut) Figueroa and husband, Al, of Wake Forest and Cherie Richard and husband, Anthony, of Butner; mother-in-law, Betty Stone of Durham; and a sister-in-law, Terri Stone of Durham. She is also survived by an aunt, Glenda Allen of Youngsville and an uncle, Rabon Rochelle of Wake Forest as well as four nephews, two nieces and many special cousins, friends and other family.

She was preceded in death by a son, Travis Monroe Craig, and her parents, Howard J. Rochelle and Sandra Kay Boyd.

A memorial service will be held on Thursday at 11 a.m. at Hudson Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Donnie Cash officiating.

[SSDI, Sandra R. Stone - 24Dec1966 - 07Sep2007]

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2007, Durham, Durham Co., NC, Obituary

The Daily Dispatch, (Henderson, NC) - September 16, 2007

Wayne Douglas Granger, 57, of 502 Stoney Creek Circle died Friday, Sept. 14, 2007, at his home. Born in Vance County, he was the son of the late Benjamin W. Granger Sr. and Lucy Paschall Granger.

He was retired from Murdock Center, where he worked in the food services division.

Surviving are two daughters, Dana G. Blankenship and Jodi K. Granger, both of Martinsville, Va.; a sister, Ann G. Dudley of Durham; and three brothers, Charles C. "Buster" Granger and John M. "Mack" Granger, both of Henderson, and Benjamin W. "Ben" Granger, of Warrenton.

A memorial service will be held Saturday, Sept. 22, at 2 p.m., at Unity Baptist Church, conducted by the Rev. Calvin Hedgepeth.

[SSDI, 01Dec1949 - 14Sep2007]

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

Durham Co., NC, SSDI

Blankenship, Emily H. 57, 06Apr1944 - 21Dec2001, Durham, Durham, NC, NC-238-70-5005

Edgecombe

2008, Tarboro, Edgecombe Co., NC, Obituary

The Daily Southerner, (Tarboro, NC) - January 8, 2008

Kathleen "Kat" Sawyer Batchelor died on Saturday, Jan. 5, 2008 at Heritage Hospital in Tarboro. She was born on June 18, 1922 in Beaufort County, the daughter of Sylvester and Annie Ball Sawyer. She was a lifelong resident of Edgecombe County.

For the past several months she had lived at The Fountains of The Albemarle in Tarboro, the town where she spent her youth and attended Tarboro High School.

Kathleen was a loving daughter, sister, wife and mother who made her home and kitchen a welcoming and healing refuge for family and friends. She met life's losses and rewards with equanimity, natural grace and good humor. She was an eager traveler and avid reader with a determined mind who delighted in word puzzles and who, at the age of 70, obtained her GED. She will be missed and spoken of by all who knew her: they were blessed.

Kathleen was predeceased by her parents and by her husband of 47 years, Wesson Odell Batchelor. She was also predeceased by three brothers, Alan, Jewel and Nick Sawyer; and two sisters, Mary Nash and Helen Twiddy.

She is survived by her son, Donald Batchelor of Merida, Mexico; two daughters, Chloe Harper and husband, Robert, and Kathleen Odelle Batchelor, all of Edgecombe County; two grandaughters, Whitney Blankenship and husband, Matthew, of Atlanta, GA, and Erin Harper of Albuquerque, NM; two great-grandchildren, Harper and Amelia Mae Blankenship ; three brothers, Bert Sawyer of Ocala, FL, Curtis Sawyer of Denver, and Bob Sawyer of Port Charlotte, FL; three sisters, Marie Farley of Saint Cloud, FlL, Hannah Young of Arlington, TX, and Miriam Morocco of Scarsdale, NY; and by a devoted and cherished friend of more than half a century, Buelah Armstrong of Sharpsburg.

Funeral services will be at 10:30 am, Wednesday, at The Church of the Good Shepherd with the Rev. Scott White officiating. Burial will follow at Pineview Cemetery.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

Franklin

2007, Louisburg, Franklin Co., NC, Obituary

The News & Observer, (Raleigh, NC) - July 25, 2007

Nellie Mae Marsh Latherow Williams passed away peacefully, Monday, July 23, 2007, after a short illness. She was born July 4, 1925 in Pitcairn, PA, the daughter of Dorothea and Benjamin Marsh.

She was preceded in death by two husbands, Russell W. Latherow, and Francis T. Williams.

The funeral service will be held 11:00 a.m. Thursday from the chapel of Lancaster Funerals and Cremations with Rev. Rhonda Maurer officiating. The burial will follow at Penn Lincoln Memorial Cemetery in Pittsburgh, PA.

She is survived by her son, Russell M. Latherow and wife, Judy of Ogden, UT; daughters, Roberta J. Moore and husband, Tommy of Surfside Beach, SC, and Kelly D. Powell and husband, Jerry of Lake Royale, NC. She cherished her three grandchildren, Ashley M. Blankenship, and Tommy Moore, III of Myrtle Beach, SC, and Billy Huddleston of Lake Royale, NC as well as two step grandchildren, Jana Nickle, and Natalie Carroll, both of Salt Lake City, UT. She is also survived by her sister, Joanne Roos of Zephyrhills, FL; and six great grandchildren.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

Franklin Co., NC, SSDI

Blankenship, Myrtle 81, 22Nov1918 - 06Jan2000, Franklinton, Franklin, NC, MO-488-14-7407

Forsyth

+2003, Clemmons, Forsyth Co., NC, Obituary

Winston-Salem Journal (NC) - February 8, 2003

Patricia Blankenship Oberle, 63, died early Friday morning, Feb. 7, 2003, at the Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home. She was born in Mingo County, WV, on July 29, 1939, to Leander and Emma Ruth Musick Blankenship.

Mrs. Oberle was formerly employed with the Blumenthal Jewish Home as a certified nursing assistant.

Surviving are twin daughters, Emma Doub and husband Brian of Pinnacle and Rebecca Dickens of King; three grandchildren, Erica and Brandy Cline and Josey Lilly; a great-granddaughter, Autumn Cline; two brothers, Joe F. Blankenship and wife Geraldine of Gilbert, WV, and Willie Blankenship and wife Betty of TN; and a sister, Hazel Gibson and husband Earl of Gilbert, WV.

The funeral service will be held at 11 am, Monday, at Full Gospel Church of God in Baisden, W.Va.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2005, Clemmons, Forsyth Co., NC, Obituary

Winston-Salem Journal (NC) - December 28, 2005

Anna Irene Lester, 64, of Clemmons, formerly from Iaeger, W.Va., passed away peacefully Tuesday, Dec. 27, 2005, at home. She was a Christian, a loving wife, caring mother and nanny. She lived her life full of devotion, putting the needs of others before her own. She enjoyed 46 years of marriage with her surviving and devoted husband, Benny. She was the wind beneath the wings of her children, providing support and encouragement throughout their lives.

Her children are Sherri Buxton and husband Mark of Clemmons, Terry Lester and wife Rachel of Iaeger, Debbie Blankenship and husband James of Tuscaloosa, Ala., and Jaimey Blankenship , also of Tuscaloosa; seven grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Charlie and Frankie Lester of Iaeger.

The family is honoring Mrs. Lester's request for an intimate and private memorial service for her husband, children and grandchildren at 2 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 29, at Westlawn Gardens of Memory Mausoleum Chapel, with Pastor Ed Sears officiating. A celebration of her life will be scheduled at a later date.

[SSDI, 23Aug1941 - 27Dec2005]

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2009, Clemmons, Forsyth Co., NC, Obituary

Winston-Salem Journal (NC) - October 5, 2009

Zelma Brown Bowles, 90, passed away Saturday, Oct. 3, 2009 at Clemmons Village Assisted Living. She was born May 25, 1919 in Forsyth County to William Thomas Brown and Lina Voncannon Brown.

She was a graduate of Reynolds High School and attended Salem College. She was formerly employed at Grocery Supply and then at J. G. Messick and Sons. She was a member of Becks Baptist Church which she faithfully attended as long as her health permitted.

She was predeceased by her parents; and her husband, Gilbert Bowles Jr.; brothers, Wade Harold Brown, Frank Sherman Brown; and a sister, Faye Brown Maeder.

She is survived by a daughter, Janice B. King of Clemmons; a grandson, Aaron King and wife, Bethany of Kernersville; a son, Michael Bowles and wife, Paulette; grandchildren, Susan Caroline Bowles, Michael Jay Bowles, and Peter Gilbert Bowles, all of North Potomac, MD; two sisters, Sarah Shuping of Clemmons, Becky Blankenship and husband, Alan of Raleigh; and a sister-in-law. Mrs. Louise Kapp and husband, John of Pfafftown.

Funeral Services will be conducted 11:30 am, Tuesday, Oct. 6, at Becks Baptist Church by Dr. Ray Hamilton and Dr. Karl Miner with burial in the Church cemetery.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

+2000, Kernersville, Forsyth Co., NC, Obituary

Greensboro News & Record (NC) - November 5, 2000

Jessie Lee Southard, 75, died Friday, Nov. 3, 2000, at Grand Strand Regional Medical Center, Myrtle Beach, SC.

She was a loving wife, wonderful mother and grandmother.

Survivors include her husband of 53 years, Dr. Floyd J. Southard of the home; her daughter, Anne Blankenship and husband, Benjie of Colfax; her son, Michael Southard and wife, Penny of Winston-Salem; grandchildren, Miss June Blankenship, Kathryn Southard, Ashley Southard and Cooper Southard; and her sister, Teeny Warren of Kernersville.

A celebration of life will be held at 2 p.m. Monday, Nov. 6, 2000, at Main Street United Methodist Church Cemetery, Kernersville. She was a native of Forsyth County. Mrs. Southard was a member of Main Street United Methodist Church of Kernersville.

[SSDI, Jessie E. Southard - 02Jul1925 - 03Nov2000]

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

+2003, Kernersville, Forsyth Co., NC, Obituary

Bluefield Daily Telegraph, 10/5/2003

Arlene Kiser Allen, loving mother passed away suddenly on Oct. 2, 2003.

Ms. Allen was born July 6, 1929 in Council, Va., a daughter of Walter Parker Kiser and Eva Blankenship Kiser. She was a resident of the Tidewater Community until 1982, where she was active in local women's clubs and had many good friends. She has been a resident of Kernersville until her death.

Survivors include three daughters, Mrs. Linda (Richard) Mullens of Oak Ridge, N.C., Mrs. Cathy (Darrell) Turney of Winston-Salem, N.C., and Ms. Cora Kroll of Jacksonville, Fla.; two grandchildren, Dr. Melissa (Scott) Rumple and Corbin Turney; six sisters, Helen Kopyscianski and Margeret Coleman, both of Mohawk, Virginia Thornsbury of Iaeger, Edith Justice of Roderfield, Agnes Tima of Livonia, Mich., and Trula Akers of Hopewell, Va.; and four brothers, Chester Blankenship, Walker Blankenship, Burb Blankenship and C. J. Blankenship, all of Mohawk.

Funeral service will be conducted at 11 a.m. Tuesday in the Fanning Funeral Home Chapel in Welch. Entombment will follow in the Roselawn Memorial Gardens In Princeton.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2008, Kernersville, Forsyth Co., NC, Obituary

Winston-Salem Journal (NC) - April 3, 2008

Mr. Allen Boothe, 54, passed away Monday, March 31, 2008, at his residence. He was born July 29, 1953, in Iaegar, W.Va., to the late Jesse and Dulcina Combs Boothe. Allen enjoyed cooking and playing golf.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his mother-in-law, Nellie Virginia Parker, to whom he was very close; a beloved stepfather, Phil Blankenship; and an infant son, Robert Allen Boothe.

Surviving are his loving wife, Lenora Darlene Boothe of Kernersville; two daughters, Heather Angland of West Virginia and Jessica Thomas of Virginia; three grandchildren; an aunt; three sisters; two sisters-in-law; four brothers-in-law; two sons-in-law; seven nephews; six nieces; four cousins; and lots of special friends.

The family will receive friends from 6 to 9 p.m. Friday, April 4, at Hayworth-Miller-Cain Funeral Home in Kernersville.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

+2009, Kernersville, Forsyth Co., NC, Obituary

Winston-Salem Journal (NC) - May 22, 2009

Jennifer Lynn "Jinger" Blankenship Powell, 50, died Wednesday, May 20, 2009 at Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center [Winston-Salem, Forsyth Co., NC]. She was born March 1, 1959 in Mercer Co., West Virginia to Alta "Mitzi" Worrell Crutchfield and the late Robert Fitzhugh Blankenship.

Jinger loved her husband, children and mother very much and made a wonderful home for them. She also was an avid animal lover.

In addition to her mother of Kernersville, surviving are her husband, Jeffery Parker Powell of the home; two sons, Jesse age 29, Jordan age 14; one daughter, Jenny Brady, age 27 and husband, Brian of Roanoke, VA; and one brother, Michael Crutchfield of Siler City.

A Memorial Service will be conducted at 11 am, Saturday, May 23, 2009, at Hayworth Miller Kernersville Chapel.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

+2007, King, Forsyth Co., NC, Obituary

Winston-Salem Journal (NC) Oct 28, 2007

Mary Juanita Griffin Blankenship, 76, of King passed away Friday, Oct. 26, 2007. She was born Dec. 19, 1930, in High Point to the late Roy Jasper and Ethel Agner Griffin.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Staff Sgt. Frank Blankenship.

Survivors include her children, Shirley Blankenship of Winston-Salem, Roy (Melody) Blankenship of Clemmons, Frank Blankenship and fiance Angie of Mocksville, Yvonne (Kevin) Driscoll of Walkertown and Donna Blankenship of Winston-Salem; 11 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and a special niece, Jean Duval of Winston-Salem.

A celebration of life will be held at 7 pm, Tuesday, Oct. 30, at Baux Mountain Baptist Church on Lake Woussicket Road. Cremation Services, Inc.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

+2005, Pfafftown, Forsyth Co., NC, Obituary

Winston-Salem Journal (NC) - March 29, 2005

Catherine Jo Pfaff Blankenship, 75, of Pfafftown passed away Monday, March 28, 2005, at Forsyth Medical Center [Winston-Salem, Forsyth Co., NC]. She was born Jan. 18, 1930, in Forsyth County to the late Edwin Bahnson and Lillian Florence Pfaff.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Clay McKinley Blankenship. Mrs. Blankenship was a member of Pfafftown Christian Church for most of her life. She was in various church organizations and functions as well as Winston-Salem Women's Traffic Club and other civic organizations over the years.

She leaves behind two sons, Randal C. Blankenship and wife Iris of Clemmons and Darryl J. Blankenship and wife Terri of Raleigh; and grandchildren Christopher, Eddie, Katrina, Ashley and Nicole Blankenship of Clemmons and Brandon and Megan King of Raleigh.

A celebration of her life will be held at 7 p.m. Thursday, March 31, at Pfafftown Christian Church. Interment will be at 2 p.m. Friday, April 1, at Pfafftown Christian Church Cemetery.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

+2005, Pfafftown, Forsyth Co., NC, Obituary

Winston-Salem Journal (NC) - September 11, 2005

Mr. James Russell Stanley, 68, of Pfafftown died Friday, Sept. 9, 2005, at Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home. He was born Dec. 27, 1936, in McDowell County, WV, to the late Benjamin Clark Stanley and Lela Blankenship Stanley.

Mr. Stanley retired from R. J. Reynolds Tobacco Co. after 22 years of service.

He was preceded in death by two sisters, Ellen Cochran and Deloris Winston; and a brother, William Stanley.

Mr. Stanley is survived by his wife of 46 years, Janet Jones Stanley; a daughter, Kathy Walser, and husband Robert Walser of Welcome; two sons, Timothy Stanley and wife Traci of Stokes County and James Stanley and wife Patricia of Pfafftown; seven grandchildren, Kristina Walser, Stanley Walser, Malachi Stanley, Kylie Ann Stanley, James Brandon Hailey, Jaide Hailey and Jordan Hailey; a sister, Carolyn Wimmer, of West Virginia; a brother, Dewey Stanley, and wife Betty of Charlotte; a godchild, Andrew Tedder; and special friends, Patti and Steve White.

The service will be at 2 pm, today, Sept. 11, at Vogler & Sons Reynolda Road Chapel, officiated by the Rev. Glenn Messer and the Rev. Wayne Byerly.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2006, Rural Hall, Forsyth Co., NC, Obituary

Winston-Salem Journal (NC) - June 2, 2006

Mr. A. C. Reynolds Sr., 88, died peacefully Thursday, June 1, 2006, in his home after a lengthy illness. He was born in Davie County on Sept. 22, 1917, to the late John Alonzo and Gladys Boger Reynolds.

A. C. was the founder and owner of Reynolds Garage in Rural Hall since 1940. He was a faithful member of First Baptist Church of Stanleyville, where he had taught Sunday school to Junior Boys and Senior Adults. He was also one of the founders of the Stanleyville Civic Club, Winston-Salem Wrecker Association, Rural Hall Little League and Sunday Afternoon Gospel Sing with A.C. Reynolds and James Taylor on local radio stations. A.C. loved children, gospel music, telling one of his many lifelong stories, the salvage business and dealing in old cars.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his loving wife of 63 years, Mary Reynolds, on April 9, 2004; a daughter, Shirley Wilmoth; and five brothers.

He is survived by a daughter; Phyllis Spence, and husband Guy; three sons, A. C. Reynolds Jr. and wife Gwen, Jimmy Reynolds and wife June and Tim "T. J." Reynolds and wife Pam; 12 grandchildren, Christopher Pike, Brian Spence, Michelle Lawson, Marty Wilmoth, Tony Wilmoth, Tim "T. J." Reynolds II, Tiffany Reynolds, Justin Reynolds, Caitlin Reynolds, Kerry Morton, Celeste Hawkins and Trevor Blankenship ; five great-grandchildren, Shelly Wilmoth, Ryley Lawson, Marty Wilmoth Jr., Mason Wilmoth and Payton Morton; five sisters, Hazel Rumage, Helen Reeves, Magdeline Morgan, Ruth Richardson and Maynell Canup; and also several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Saturday, June 3, at First Baptist Church of Stanleyville, with Pastor Terry Rausch, Pastor James Reams and Pastor Tom Delph officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2007, Rural Hall, Forsyth Co., NC, Obituary

Winston-Salem Journal (NC) - September 24, 2007

Mrs. Donna Sue Clark Blankenship, 55, died Friday, Sept. 21, 2007, at her home. She was born in Bluefield, WV, to Leland and Lorene Nelson Clark.

She was of the Baptist faith, was employed by the Chuck Wagon Restaurant and enjoyed shopping.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sister, Judy Eller.

She is survived by her husband of 35 years, Rondle Elmer Blankenship; a brother, Ronnie (Shirley) Clark; and a dear friend, Linda Hampton.

A graveside service will be conducted at 3 pm, Tuesday, Sept. 25, at Crestview Memorial Park, with the Rev. John Holmes officiating

[SSDI, 02Aug1952 - 21Sep2007]

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

+2001, Walkertown, Forsyth Co., NC, Obituary

Winston-Salem Journal (NC) - October 5, 2001

Mrs. Mary Ruth Blankenship Ashby, 67, of Lake Morris Drive, died Oct. 4, 2001, at Forsyth Medical Center. She was born in Ingleside, WV, on June 23, 1934, to Roby and Ethel Blankenship.

Mrs. Ashby was of the Baptist faith and was a loving mother and grandmother.

She was preceded in death by her daughter, Patricia Ashby; a grandson, Little Frank; a brother, Curtis Blankenship; an aunt, Madeline Blankenship; and her companion, Billy Ray Butler.

Surviving her are three sons, Robey Ashby of Winston-Salem, Randy Ashby and his fiancé Sidney of Walkertown, and Franklin Ashby of W.Va.; grandchildren Tina Allen, Jimmy Wilson, Melissa Williams, Christina Ashby, Stacey Ashby and Tammy, Kenny and Jimmy; nine great-grandchildren; a brother, Bill Sprinkles of W.Va.; former husband, Franklin Ashby Sr.; special friends, Robert and Joann Hunt, Viola Butler and many other special friends; and many nieces, nephews and cousins.

A funeral service will be at 2 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 7, 2001, at Hayworth-Miller Silas Creek Chapel. Burial will follow at Parklawn Memorial Gardens.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

+2009, Walkertown, Forsyth Co., NC, Obituary

Winston-Salem Journal (NC) - July 6, 2009

Mr. George Mack Neal, 74, died Saturday, July 4, 2009 at Forsyth Medical Center [Winston-Salem, Forsyth Co., NC]. He was born June 9, 1935 in Alleghany County, NC to George and Biddie Bryan Neal.

He served his nation proudly in the U.S. Army. He worked as a mechanic with Winston Ford Tractor Company, where he retired with over twenty five years of service. He attended Marshall Baptist Church in Winston-Salem. "He was a loving husband, father, and grandfather, who will greatly be missed."

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his step-son, Danny Clark; and his brother, Herman Neal.

He is survived by his wife of twenty-six years, Scarlett Blankenship Neal; two step-daughters, Kathy (Shawn) Link of Arcadia, and Dreama (Chris) Carter of King; five grandchildren, Kayla Gregg, Michael (Brittany) Carter, Shana Carter, Nicholas Clark, and Brittany Clark; two great-grandchildren, Jack Carter and Emma Ring; and several sisters and brothers-in-law.

The Funeral Service will be held at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, July 7, 2009 in the Burroughs Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow in Gardens of Memory.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

+2000, Winston-Salem, Forsyth Co., NC, Obituary

Winston-Salem Journal (NC) - March 25, 2000

Mrs. Martha Ann Brown Burton, 59, of Winston-Salem died Wednesday, March 22, 2000, at her home. She was born Sept. 5, 1940, in Talladega, Ala., to Arie Lee and Mary Blankenship Brown. Mrs. Burton was a member of Hanes Baptist Church, where she taught Sunday school. She had done missionary work in the Ukraine since 1992.

She was preceded in death by two sisters; two brothers; and her father.

Surviving are her husband, Archie Burton of the home; a daughter, Daphne Groce, and husband, Ron, of Winston-Salem; a son, Michael Burton, and wife, Ann, of Prattville, Ala.; her mother, Mary B. Brown of Talladega; and six grandchildren, Tiffani and Blake Groce, Michael, Stephen and Justin Logan and Landon Burton.

The funeral will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at Hanes Baptist Church with the Rev. Ron Groce and the Rev. Virgil Barnard officiating. Burial will be in Fayetteville United Methodist Church Cemetery in Fayetteville, Ala.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2000, Winston-Salem, Forsyth Co., NC, Obituary

Winston-Salem Journal (NC) - October 14, 2000

Mrs. Margaret Templeton Southard, 78, of 806 Oak Summit Road died Thursday, Oct. 12, 2000, at Forsyth Medical Center. Mrs. Southard was born June 4, 1922, to Shirley Braxton and Loray Stroud Templeton.

She lived in Winston-Salem her entire life and was a member of the old Ogburn Memorial United Methodist Church, which is now Faith United Methodist Church. She was also a lifetime member of the United Methodist Women. Mrs. Southard retired from Wake Forest University as a librarian after 30 years of service.

She is survived by two daughters, Sandra Kay Southard and Kathy S. Blankenship, both of Winston-Salem; five grandchildren, Chrissie, Bobbie, Loray, Sean and Brandon; and a great-grandchild, Dakota.

Funeral services will be 3 p.m. Sunday at Vogler & Sons Reynolda Road Chapel conducted by the Rev. Gene Richardson.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2000, Winston-Salem, Forsyth Co., NC, Obituary

Winston-Salem Journal (NC) - November 18, 2000

Mr. Lee George Southard, 76, of Winston-Salem died Friday, Nov. 17, 2000, at Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home. He was born July 4, 1924, in Yadkin County to Emory and Maggie Holcomb Southard.

Mr. Southard was retired from Thomasville Furniture Co. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army, serving during World War II and the Korean conflict in the 11th Airborne Division and the 24th Infantry Division. He was awarded the Bronze Star and the Purple Heart.

Surviving are his wife, Opal Luffman Southard of the home; seven daughters, Ruth Shouse (Douglas) and Doris Tesh (Franklin) of Winston-Salem, Phyllis Hincher (Frank) of Florida, Janice Keller of Lenoir, Kaye Burridge (Gregory) of Augusta, Ga., and Kay Southard and Kathy Blankenship (Bobby) of Winston-Salem; a son, John A. Hincher Jr. of Taylorsville; 12 grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and two sisters, Dora Cheek of Welcome and Beulah Eddleman of Yadkinville.

Funeral services will be 3:30 p.m. Sunday at Hayworth-Miller Silas Creek Chapel, with the Rev. Junior Royall officiating. Burial will be in Crestview Memorial Park.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2000, Winston-Salem, Forsyth Co., NC, Obituary

http://www.the-dispatch.com/article/20001106/NEWS/11060308?p=3&tc=pg

Anna Ruth Hall Moore Wright, 66, of Broadbay Drive, died Saturday, Nov. 4, 2000, in the Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home. She was born Jan. 9, 1936, in Bluefield, WV, to Theodore Hall and Sara Hall.

Mrs. Wright was a retired employee of NCNB Bank in Winston-Salem and was a Baptist.

She was preceded in death by a sister, Mary Hall Fair.

Surviving are two daughters, Rebecca Moore Cordell and Debbie Blankenship, both of Winston-Salem; a sister, Doris Campbell of Taylors, SC; and four grandchildren.

The funeral will be at 2 pm, today, at J. C. Green & Sons Funeral Home Chapel in Thomasville by Pastor Bobby Holcomb. Interment will be in Oaklawn Memorial Park Cemetery.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2000, Winston-Salem, Forsyth Co., NC, Obituary

http://www.genealogybuff.com/nc/forsyth/webbbs_config.pl/noframes/read/33

Zora Josephine Benson Standaart of Winston-Salem died Dec. 12, 2000, at Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home. She was 59. A memorial service will be at 10 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 21, at Memorial Funeral Chapel, 5980 Kinney Road, Winston-Salem.

Josie was born Aug. 6, 1941, in San Diego, Calif., to Maude Frances Walker Benson and Harry Land Benson. She was married to Adrian Willem Standaart, a Dutch physicist. Josie and her husband lived for several years in the Netherlands and Switzerland before returning to the United States and settling in Winston-Salem. She was a graduate of Salem College with a B.A. in psychology and a B.A. with honors in studio art. Ms. Standaart was also an award winning artist and a cartoonist published in the Christian Century and Rotarian, among many others. She loved nature, Celtic music and the fine arts.

Ms. Standaart was preceded in death by her parents and husband.

She is survived by her twin brother, Brian Joseph Benson, and his wife, Heli Koppel Benson, and her elder brother, Frederick Land Benson, and his wife, Myra Greer Benson. She is also survived by her uncle, B.J. Benson, and his wife, Ollie Benson, and three nieces, Eleanor Blair Benson and her husband, Tim Blankenship, Amanda Benson and Lisa Benson and her husband, John Nunnally. In addition, she is survived by many other relatives and friends.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

+2001, Winston-Salem, Forsyth Co., NC, Obituary

Winston-Salem Journal (NC) - September 28, 2001

Mrs. Irene G. Maddox, 74, of 3316 Kirby St., Winston-Salem, died Tuesday, Sept. 25, 2001, at her home. She was born Oct. 11, 1926, in High Point to Roy J. and Ethel Agner Griffin.

Mrs. Maddox was an employee of Royal Cake Co. since 1974.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her grandson, Jimmy Speaks; her great-grandson, Jeffrey Shane; and her sister, Shirley Creason.

Survivors include a daughter, Jean Duval, and husband, Michael, of Winston-Salem; two sons, David Raper, and wife, Debra, of Clemmons and Samuel Griffin of Winston-Salem; four grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; a sister, Juanita Blankenship, of Winston-Salem; two brothers, Roy Griffin Jr., and wife, Erma, of Lexington and Henry Griffin, and wife, Peggy, of Pinnacle; and a number of nieces and nephews.

A graveside service will be held at 2 p.m. Friday at Eastlawn Gardens of Memory Chapel in Kernersville.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

+2001, Winston-Salem, Forsyth Co., NC, Obituary

Winston-Salem Journal (NC) - November 18, 2001

Infant Alizabeth Brook Gray died Nov. 15, 2001, at Forsyth Medical Center.

Survivors include her parents, Jasper and Tammy Blankenship Gray of Winston-Salem; a brother, Jared Gray of Winston-Salem; her paternal grandparents, J. D. and Rachael Gray of Walkertown; her maternal grandparents, Wanda Boles of King and Timothy Blankenship; and two aunts, Melissa Guy of Mebane and Katrina Brannock of King.

A graveside service will be conducted at 2 am, Monday, Nov. 19, at Gardens of Memory, Walkertown, by the Rev. Pete Scott. (Hayworth-Miller Silas Creek)

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2001, Winston-Salem, Forsyth Co., NC, Obituary

Winston-Salem Journal (NC) - November 27, 2001

Mr. Bernie Joe "B. J." McCormack, 28, died Saturday, Nov. 24, 2001, at Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center. He was born July 21, 1973, in Jasper, AL, to Peyton McCormack Jr. and Mary Ellen Blankenship. Mr. McCormack graduated from North Forsyth High School and attended Piedmont Bible College. He was a member of North Point Baptist Church and was a lead person for the Industry for the Blind.

He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Peyton Sr. and Bernice H. McCormack.

He is survived by his mother, Mary Ellen Blankenship and her fiance Wayne Vernon of Pfafftown; his father, Peyton "Pete" McCormack and wife Kathy of Jasper, AL; a stepsister, Laura Self of Jasper; a niece, Lauren Stewart; a nephew, Nicholas Stewart; maternal grandparents Thirman and Betty Harris; an aunt, Jan Smith and husband Bob; and a special cousin, Shannon Smith.

A funeral service will be held at 6 pm, Tuesday, Nov. 27, 2001, at Hayworth-Miller Silas Creek Chapel, with the Rev. Skip Furrow and the Rev. Christopher Woods officiating. A graveside service will be held at 2 pm, Wednesday at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens in Beckley, WV.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

+2002, Winston-Salem, Forsyth Co., NC, Obituary

Winston-Salem Journal (NC) - July 12, 2002

Mrs. Doris Rhodes Cox, 70, of Reich St., died July 11, 2002 at Silas Creek Manor. She was born in Forsyth County Sept. 14, 1931, to Edward Harvey and Mamie Groce Rhodes.

Mrs. Cox was preceded in death by her husband, Norman Albert Cox. She was a longtime member of Woodland Baptist Church and had worked for Paul Myers Catering for several years. Mrs. Cox was a loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother.

Surviving Mrs. Cox are six children, Norris Cox (Diana), Sandra Richardson (Roger), Judy Blankenship (Ernie), Deano Cox, Nan Davis (Chris) and Brad Cox; a brother, Larry Rhodes (Martha); seven grandchildren, Tracey Cox, Timothy Cox, Anthony Cox, Heather Golds, Nicole Smith, Tabitha Cox and Mischel Cox; and three great-grandchildren, Schae Cox, Noah Cox and Ashlyn Smith.

The funeral service will be 11 a.m. Saturday, July 13, 2002, at Woodland Baptist Church with the Rev. Tim Gammons and the Rev. R. Zeno Groce officiating. Burial will follow at Forsyth Memorial Park.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2003, Winston-Salem, Forsyth Co., NC, Obituary

http://www.the-dispatch.com/article/20030423/OBITUARIES/304230323

Bernice Faye "Lum" Moore Clement, 92, of Marmion Street, died Monday, April 21, 2003, at home. A graveside service will be Thursday at 2 p.m. at Oaklawn Memorial Gardens by Dr. Ray Hamilton.

Mrs. Clement was born March 11, 1911, in Surry County to E. Reid Woodruff and Fannie A. Roberts Woodruff. She retired from Western Electric and was a member of the Telephone Pioneers of America. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jesse E. Clement, and her son, Frank Moore.

Survivors include two granddaughters, Becky Moore Cordell and Debbie Blankenship and her husband, Ivan, all of Winston-Salem, and four great-grandchildren.

The family will receive friends Wednesday from 6 to 8 p.m. at Davidson Funeral Home, Hickory Tree Chapel.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

+2004, Winston-Salem, Forsyth Co., NC, Obituary

Winston-Salem Journal (NC) - January 6, 2004

Mrs. Inez Shell Coffey, 80, of Friendship-Ledford Road passed away Monday, Jan. 5, 2004, at Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home. She was born May 15, 1923, in Wilkes County to James Robert and Ethel Blankenship Shell. She was a member of Antioch Baptist Church.

She was preceded in death by a great-granddaughter, Rebekah Lawrence.

Mrs. Coffey is survived by her husband, Kenneth Wilson Coffey, of the home; a daughter, Ann C. Lawrence and husband, Hal, of Winston-Salem; two grandchildren, Deborah L. Gibbons and husband, Randy, of High Point and Jeffrey H. Lawrence and wife, Melissa, of Rocky Mount, Va.; three great-grandchildren, Chelsea, Molly and Maddison; and three brothers, Edgar Shell of Welcome, Perman Shell of Lexington and Gary Shell of Winston-Salem.

The funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 7, at Parklawn Memorial Park Mausoleum Chapel with the Rev. Neal Eller officiating. Entombment will follow.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

+2004, Winston-Salem, Forsyth Co., NC, Obituary

Winston-Salem Journal (NC) - January 21, 2004

Mr. Andrew Marshall Blankenship, 86, of Winston-Salem died Sunday, Jan. 18, 2004, at his home. He was born May 26, 1917, in Winston-Salem to Dewy Atman and Sallie Bell Church Blankenship.

Mr. Blankenship was of the Baptist faith. He retired from Parker Auto Parts following 33 years of service. He served with the U.S. Army during World War II and was a lifetime member of the Disabled American Veterans.

Survivors include his wife of 64 years, Birdie Mae Blankenship of the home; a son, Garry Blankenship of Winston-Salem; two granddaughters, Donna Jean Blankenship and Sarah Anne Blankenship of Lexington; and several nieces and nephews.

The funeral service will be conducted at 2 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 22, at Vogler & Sons Main Street Chapel by Dr. Bobby Robertson. A military graveside service conducted by VFW District 11 Memorial Honor Guard will follow at Gardens of Memory in Walkertown.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

+2004, Winston-Salem, Forsyth Co., NC, Obituary

Winston-Salem Journal (NC) - June 8, 2004

Mrs. Beckie Brown Lawrence of Winston-Salem died Monday, June 7, 2004, at Yadkinville Nursing Center. She was born Jan. 29, 1918, in Yadkin County to Whit Brown and Della Cook Brown. She was a homemaker and a member of Salem Baptist Church.

Mrs. Lawrence was predeceased by her husband, Joseph Peyton Lawrence, who passed away in 1984; six brothers, John, Floyd, Ruebin, Melton, Fletcher and Buster Brown; and a sister, Gertrude Walker.

She is survived by a sister, Mrs. Vetral Gardner Blankenship of Hamptonville; and a number of nieces and nephews.

The service will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, June 9, at Vogler's Main Street Chapel with burial following at Woodland Cemetery. Pastor Floyd Boles will officiate.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2004, Winston-Salem, Forsyth Co., NC, Obituary

Winston-Salem Journal (NC) - June 29, 2004

J. Lee Keiger Jr. of Winston-Salem and Glade Valley passed away Saturday, June 26, 2004, at Forsyth Medical Center after a brief illness. He was born July 8, 1923, in Forsyth County to J. Lee Keiger Sr. and Mamie Spainhour Keiger.

He graduated from Old Town High School in 1941. Prior to enlisting in the U.S. Navy, he attended N.C. State College and the University of North Carolina. He was a plank owner of the USS Portsmouth, a light cruiser. After being discharged from the service, he returned to the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, graduating in 1950 with a bachelor of science degree in commerce. He was a member of Sigma Chi fraternity. After graduation, he was employed by Old Town Telephone System, a company founded by his father. After several mergers, this local phone company became part of Alltel. He retired in 1983. He was a member of Centenary United Methodist Church and the Chapel Sunday school class. He was also a member of Forsyth Country Club and High Meadows Country Club.

He was preceded in death by his parents; and a sister, Marjorie Keiger Felmet.

He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Martha James Keiger; three children, Jane Keiger Gehring and husband, John, J. Lee Keiger III and wife, Catherine, of Richmond, Va., and Charlie Frank Keiger and wife, Betsy, of Charlotte; four grandchildren, Charles Zachary Keiger and Elizabeth Hill Keiger of Charlotte and J. Lee "Joe" Keiger IV and Catherine Blair Keiger of Richmond, Va.; three step grandsons, Christopher Scott Blankenship, Ryan Michael Blankenship and Mark Connelly Blankenship; two brothers, Charles F. Keiger and R. Kason Keiger; several nieces and nephews; and a loyal family friend, Virginia F. Lash.

A private memorial service will be conducted at a later date.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

+2004, Winston-Salem, Forsyth Co., NC, Obituary

http://www.the-dispatch.com/article/20050103/OBITUARIES/501030329?p=1&tc=pg

Ethel Slaydon Walser Scott Tysinger, 88, died Friday, Dec. 31, 2004. She was born in Surry County on June 24, 1916, to William Henry Slaydon and Bessie Prytle Slaydon.

Mrs. Tysinger was preceded in death by her first husband, Claude Walser, who died in 1979. She remarried in 1982 to Robert Scott; they were married for six and a half years until a tragic accident took Robert's life in 1988. In 1992 she married Marvin Tysinger. She lived a full life with her family and was much loved by everyone. She was a faithful Christian woman who started the nursery, sang in the choir and taught several Sunday school classes at her church. She always baked and helped with the chicken pie dinners and was also a deiner in the church for a number of years. She worked in several school cafeterias and loved cooking and serving the children. After retiring from Mrs. Hanes Moravian Cookies, she became a homemaker. She was preceded in death by her brother, William "Bill" Slaydon.

Surviving are her husband, Marvin Tysinger of the home; three children, Graham Walser and his friend, Margaret Link, Wayne Walser and his wife, Jane, and Lane Hill and her husband, Charles, all of Lexington; a stepson, James "Jim" Tysinger of Lexington; eight grandchildren, Dawn Walser, Cindy Sink and her husband, Rodney, Ronald Hill and his wife, Wendy, Jason Hill and his fiancé, Jennifer, Elainia Koontz and her husband, Jason, Tiffany Everhart and her husband, Tracey, and Shane Beauchamp, all of Lexington, and Reggie Walser of Winston-Salem; eight great-grandchildren, Ebony Garner and her husband, Steven, Chaz Hill, Ty Hill, Andrew Sink, Maddie Hill, Abbie Hill, Olivia Koontz and Tori Everhart, all of Lexington; five sisters, Birdie Blankenship, Lola Smith and her husband, Weldon, Kathleen Westmoreland and her husband, Chester, Aileen Hartman and her husband, Bill, and Ruby Parnell; and one sister-in-law, Effie Slaydon.

The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Enterprise Moravian Church, where she was a member, by the Revs. Norwood Green Keith White and Evangelist Jason Koontz. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2005, Winston-Salem, Forsyth Co., NC, Obituary

Winston-Salem Journal (NC) - February 24, 2005

Mrs. Beatrice M. Blankenship, 76, of Winston-Salem passed away Tuesday, Feb. 22, 2005. She was born to the late Frank S. Martin and Mabel L. King on Sept. 9, 1928, in Yadkin County.

She was affectionately known as "Bea" and "Boodie" by many. She was married to George W. Blankenship.

She is survived by her son, Nickey L. Martin and wife, Becky Martin; two grandchildren, Candace M. Adkins and husband, Joe F. Adkins III, and Randall K. Martin and wife, Nancy K. Martin, of Charlotte; and two great-grandchildren, Carson Leigh Adkins and Greyson Elizabeth Adkins. She is also survived by three sisters, Margaret "Peggy" Bradley, Bonnie J. Barber and Connie Lee King.

A graveside service will be conducted at 2 p.m. Friday, Feb. 25, at Oaklawn Memorial Gardens by the Rev. Floyd Boyles.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

+2005, Winston-Salem, Forsyth Co., NC, Obituary

Winston-Salem Journal (NC) - May 15, 2005

Mrs. Sara Presley Boylston Blankenship "Sallie" died Friday, May 13, 2005, at Forsyth Medical Center after a long, courageous battle with cancer. She was the daughter of Elise Rumph Boylston and Walter Presley Boylston Jr., who preceded her in death. Sallie was born on April 2, 1938, in Charleston, SC., and grew up in Barnwell County and Columbia, SC.

She was a graduate of Converse College in Spartanburg, SC., and was a retired teacher in the Winston-Salem/Forsyth County school system. She was a loyal and faithful member of Ardmore United Methodist Church and was an active member of the United Methodist Women. In her retirement years, Sallie served as a volunteer with the Ardmore Transportation Ministry and taught reading to adults in the YMCA Literacy Initiative program. She enjoyed being a longtime member of N.C. Citizens for International Understanding and The Friendship Force.

She leaves to cherish her memory her husband of 43 years, Shields P. Blankenship Jr.; a daughter, Beth B. Absher, of Greensboro and her husband, Blake; a son, Shields P. Blankenship III of Nuremberg, Germany; two grandchildren, Betsy Absher and Grayson Absher; and her Pembroke Welsh Corgi, "Buddy," who loved her so much.

She is also survived by her sister, Anne B. Tokarczyk of Charleston, SC., and her husband Stan.

The funeral service for Sallie will be conducted at 2:30 p.m. Monday, May 16, at Ardmore United Methodist Church. The graveside service will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday, May 17, at Piney Grove Baptist Church in Lake View, SC.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

+2005, Winston Salem, Forsyth, NC, Funeral

Winston-Salem Journal (NC) - November 22, 2005

Mrs. Mildred Maxine Nichols Blankenship, 76, died Saturday, Nov. 19, 2005.

The funeral will be at 11 am, Wednesday in Gardens of Memory Cemetery. Hayworth-Miller Silas Creek Chapel is in charge of the arrangements.

[SSDI, 12Jun1929 - 19Nov2005]

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2006, Winston Salem, Forsyth, NC, Obituary

Winston-Salem Journal (NC) - January 6, 2006

Gary Lee Naylor, 49, of Winston-Salem passed away Wednesday, Jan. 4, 2006, at Forsyth Medical Center. He graduated from Parkland High School and was a taxicab driver for most of his life. He loved to play basketball and help others.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Cicero and Nancy Naylor.

Survivors include brothers James and Kenneth Naylor; biological mother Clara T. Reynolds; brother Samuel Blankenship and sister Pat B. Crater; two nieces, Cindy Scott and Pamela Naylor; and several great nieces.

A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 7, at Salem Baptist Church.

[SSDI, 24Aug1956 - 04Jan2006]

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2007, Winston-Salem, Forsyth Co., NC, Obituary

Winston-Salem Journal (NC) - March 17, 2007

Eunice Church Barker, 96, died Monday, March 12, 2007. She was born to Pinkney and Sarah Jane Nichols Church.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Roland Barker; son, Ronald Church; an infant daughter; sisters and brothers Bell Blankenship, Nelee Stanley May Holbrook, Mamie Holbrook, Emma Church, Woodrow Church and John Church.

She is survived by a host of nieces and nephews.

Graveside service will be 2 p.m. Monday, March 19, at Woodland Cemetery.

[SSDI, 09Jul1910 - 12Mar2007]

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

+2007, Winston-Salem, Forsyth Co., NC, Obituary

http://www.the-dispatch.com/article/20070828/OBITUARIES/708280342

Sherry Ann Blankenship, 63, of Fisher Street, died Saturday, Aug. 25, 2007, at Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center in Winston-Salem. She was born May 13, 1944, in Jessup, GA, to Robert Lee Strickland and Rachel Myers Strickland.

Mrs. Blankenship was a homemaker and had been employed with Burlington Industries, Denton Plant.

She is survived by her husband, Des Blankenship of the home; a daughter, Cynthia Blankenship and her husband, Brett, of Lexington; two stepsons, Gary Blankenship and his wife, Jonnie, of Lexington and David Blankenship of Newport, Tenn.; a brother, Donnie Strickland of Denton; and three stepgrandchildren, Taylor Blankenship, Adam Blankenship and Amber Blankenship.

A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday in Forest Hill Memorial Park by the Rev. Carroll Upton.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2008, Winston-Salem, Forsyth Co., NC, Obituary

Winston-Salem Journal (NC) - October 7, 2008

Mr. Joseph Estridge Mitchell, 75, passed away Saturday, October 4, 2008 at Forsyth Medical Center. Mr. Mitchell was born June 27, 1933 in Forsyth County to Franklin Carlton and Grace Mabel Estridge Mitchell.

He was a US Air Force Veteran of the Korean Conflict. Mr. Mitchell was a member of the Grace Baptist Temple, where he served on the Deacon Board. He also was a member of the Gideon' s International, the Rescue Mission and was the owner of Alpha and Omega Data Entry Inc. While in the Military, Mr. Mitchell was the Northwest Boxing Champion.

He was preceded in death by his parents and a sister, Betty Tieman.

Surviving to cherish his memory is his wife of fifty years, Margaret Heglar Mitchell of the home; five children: Lori Langdon (Steve) of Mint Hill, NC, Duane Mitchell of Charlotte, NC, Mike Mitchell (Maxine) of Wadesboro, NC, Kim Smith (Harley) of Welcome, NC, Danny Mitchell (Tracy) of Westfield, NC; 12 grandchildren: Jason Mitchell, Kenney Mitchell, Shawn Blankenship , Shannon Blankenship , Lena Purser, Josh Langdon, Dean Wood, Brandon Wood, Joey Mitchell, Amber Mitchell, Derek Mitchell and Mark Mitchell; seven great-grandchildren and a sister, Jean Cameron.

The Funeral Service will be conducted 1:00 p.m. Tuesday, October 7 at Grace Baptist Temple officiated by Rev. Ron Hawkins and Rev. Jim Bush. Entombment will follow in the Parklawn Memorial Park Mausoleum.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

+2009, Winston-Salem, Forsyth Co., NC, Obituary

http://www.the-dispatch.com/article/20090721/OBITUARIES/907214012

Phoebe Gibson Foster, 59, of Maley Lane, passed away unexpectedly Sunday morning, July 19, 2009, at Forsyth Medical Center in Winston-Salem. She was born in Buchanan County, Va., on May 14, 1950, to William Bryant Gibson and Madgie Blankenship Gibson.

Mrs. Foster was a member of Freedom Baptist Church and a CNA with Britthaven of Davidson.

Surviving are her husband, Billy R. Foster of the home; one son, Nicholas E. Foster of the home; her mother of Hurley, Va.; four sisters, Georgie McGraw, Sue Endicott and Edna Endicott, all of Hurley, Va., and Sharon Charles of Lexington; and six brothers, Ed and Lawrence Gibson of Hurley, Va., James Gibson of Washington state, Curtis Gibson of Tazewell, Va., and Thurman and Destery Gibson of Lexington.

A memorial service will be held at 4 p.m. Wednesday at the Davidson Funeral Home, Lexington Chapel by the Rev. Clyde Akers.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

Forsyth Co., NC, SSDI

Blankenship, Evelyn G. 65, 07Sep1936 - 09Nov2001, Kernersville, Forsyth, NC, OH-302-32-2070

Blankenship, Oliver 78, 16Mar1931 - 12Sep2009, Lewisville, Forsyth, NC, WV-233-48-8736

Blankenship, Catherine P. 75, 18Jan1930 - 28Mar2005, Pfafftown, Forsyth, NC, NC-246-42-0583

Catherine Jo Pfaff Widow of Clay McKinley Blankenship

Blankenship, Donna S. 55, 02Aug1952 - 21Sep2007, Rural Hall, Forsyth, NC, WV-233-90-1569

Blankenship, Beatrice 76, 09Sep1928 - 22Feb2005, Winston Salem, Forsyth, NC, NC-243-32-9825

Blankenship, Sara B. 67, 02Apr1938 - 13May2005, Winston Salem, Forsyth, NC, SC-247-64-2525

Blankenship, Mildred M. 76, 12Jun1929 - 19Nov2005, Winston Salem, Forsyth, NC, MD-220-24-3660

Mildred Maxine Nichols

Blankenship, Andrew M. 86, 26May1917 - 18Jan2004, Winston Salem, Forsyth, NC, NC-239-05-4488

Gaston

+2001, Belmont, Gaston Co., NC, Funeral

The Charlotte Observer, (NC) - July 18, 2001

Bonnie Dale Blankenship Sherrill, 88, died July 16, 2001. Memorial service 7 PM Wednesday, First United Methodist Church, Belmont. Visitation to follow service. Carothers Funeral Home, Belmont, in charge.

[SSDI, 30Apr1913 - 16Jul2001]

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

+2002, Belmont, Gaston Co., NC, Funeral

The Charlotte Observer, (NC) - May 16, 2002

Paula McGuire Blankenship, 71, died May 15, 2002. Funeral is 2 PM Saturday at Sharon Free Will Baptist Church. Interment in church cemetery. Visitation 7-9 PM tonight at Carothers Funeral Home in Belmont.

(found nothing on SSDI)

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

+2002, Belmont, Gaston Co., NC, Grave

http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=64575247

Paula Elizabeth McGuire Blankenship

Birth: Apr. 17, 1931, Avery County, North Carolina, USA

Death: May 15, 2002, Belmont , Gaston County, North Carolina, USA

Parents: Benjamin Franklin McGuire (1883 - 1954), Audrey Isabel Cook McGuire (1885 - 1971)

Married Robert Horton Blankenship, Jr.

+2002, Belmont, Gaston Co., NC, Obituary

The Gaston Gazette Obituary:

Paula McGuire Blankenship, 71, 102 Oakwood Drive, died May 15, 2002, at her residence. She was a native of Avery County, daughter of the late Frank and Audrey Cook McGuire.

Funeral: 2 p.m. Saturday, Sharon Free Will Baptist Church, Officiating Clergy: Rev. Odell Cook. Interment: Church Cemetery. Pallbears: Don McAndrew, Bobby Millsaps, Jimmy Millsaps, Brandon Blankenship, Ricky Pruitt and Brad Butler. Honorary Pallbearer: Michael Blankenship

She retired from Pharr Yarns after 27 years and was a member of Sharon Free Will Baptist Church for 30 years.

Survivors: Husband of 55 years, Robert Junior Blankenship; daughters and spouses, Anita and Woodrow Matthews, III of Mount Holly, Jackie and Keith Falls of Kings Mountain, and Debbie and Jerry Pruitt of Gastonia; son and spouse, Mike and Ann Blankenship of Mount Holly; 11 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren.

Preceded in death by: brothers, Ben and Crandal McGuire; sisters, Ana Mae Baynard and Eureth Poe

+2003, Belmont, Gaston Co., NC, Funeral

The Charlotte Observer, (NC) - January 17, 2003

Mr. Robert Junior Blankenship, 76, died January 15, 2003. Funeral is 3 PM Saturday at Sharon Freewill Baptist Church. Interment in church cemetery. Visitation 7-9 PM tonight at Carothers Funeral Home, Belmont.

[SSDI, 30Jul1926 - 15Jan2003]

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

+2003, Dallas, Gaston Co., NC, Funeral

The Charlotte Observer, (NC) - December 27, 2003

Hazel Leona Green Blankenship, 68, died December 24, 2003.

Graveside service is 2 PM Sunday at Hillcrest Gardens at Mt. Holly. Visitation is 7-9 PM tonight at Carothers Funeral Home in Stanley.

[SSDI, 10Dec1935 - 24Dec2003]

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

+2006, Dallas, Gaston Co., NC, Funeral

The Charlotte Observer, (NC) - September 29, 2006

Tommy Andrew Blankenship, 50, died September 27, 2006.

Memorial service 3pm Saturday, Woodlawn Funeral Home, Mt. Holly.

[SSDI, 14Apr1956 - 27Sep2006]

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2008, Dallas, Gaston Co., NC, Obituary

The Charlotte Observer, (NC) - January 23, 2008

Mrs. Neta M. Smith, 82, formerly of Pfafftown, NC, went home to be with the Lord Monday, January 21, 2008. Neta's husband of 51 years, Douglas Lee Smith, along with her grandson, Ronnie Jo Smith, predeceases her. Neta was born in Wise, VA.

During WW II she contributed to the war effort by working in the Baltimore, MD shipyards. Neta retired, after 23 years service, from the U.S. Postal Service in Winston-Salem. Mrs. Smith lived a Christ-centered life and being in church regularly was important to her. She truly loved people. It was quite common for her to open her home to the less fortunate where she provided food and shelter for as long as it was needed. However, she always made sure that her family came first. Her sacrifices will never be forgotten by a loving family that cherished all that she did for them.

Neta's immediate family includes her three children, Eddie Smith and his wife, Linda, of Pfafftown, NC, Jess W. Smith and his wife, Shannon, of Winston-Salem and Jackie Pressley and her husband, Ronnie, of Dallas, NC; a sister, Margie Blankenship of East Bend, NC; eight grandchildren; thirteen great grandchildren; two great great grandchildren.

Funeral services will be 2:00PM Friday, January 25, 2008 also at the funeral home. Burial will be in Forsyth Memorial Park in Winston-Salem.

[SSDI, 29Mar1925 - 21Jan2008]

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

+2000, Gastonia, Gastonia Co., NC, Funeral

http://www.genealogybuff.com/nc/cleveland/webbbs_config.pl/noframes/read/70

Mrs. Louise Gault Blankenship, 91, of Couthland Terrace, died Sunday, Feb. 13, 2000, at Gaston Memorial Hospital.

The funeral will be Tuesday at 2 p.m. at Ollie Harris Memorial Chapel, with the Rev. Willie Shepherd officiating. Burial will be in Mountain Rest Cemetery.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

+2000, Gastonia, Gastonia Co., NC, Obituary

http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=11357056

Louise Gault Blankenship, 91, of Courtland Terrace, died Feb. 13, 2000, at Gaston Memorial Hospital. She was a native of Gaston County, daughter of the late Conway Jackson and Dovie Buff Gault, wife of the late Clyde Watts Blankenship, former resident of Kings Mountain, longtime resident of North Myrtle Beach, SC, homemaker.

Survivors: Sons and daughter-in-law, Col. Alan Blankenship, San Antonio, Joseph "Joe" Wade and Marty Blankenship, Snellville, Ga.; brother, Robert "Buck" Gault, Gastonia; sister, Elizabeth Warlick, Shelby; grandchildren, Steve and Joseph Blankenship Jr., Snellville, Karen May, Tallahassee, Fla., Angela Blankenship, Roswell, Ga.; great-grandchild, Joseph Blankenship III

Burial: Mountain Rest Cemetery, Kings Mountain

2000, Gastonia, Gaston Co., NC, Obituary

The Charlotte Observer, (NC) - April 8, 2000

Mrs. Hattie Elliott Robinson, 81, of 4014 Windwood Drive, Gastonia, NC died Thursday, April 6, 2000 at her residence.

Mrs. Robinson was a native of Gaston County; a member of The First Freewill Baptist Church in Gastonia, NC for over 60 years; choir member for over 50 years; active in Sunday School, serving as Teacher in Youth, Young Adult and Senior Adult classes and other offices in Sunday School Department; Charter member of the Golden Age Club where she served as President for over 20 years. She was active in Women Active For Christ; sang in church Quartets and Trios all during her life time. The Hattie Elliott Robinson Woman Of The Year Award was named in her honor as she was the first woman to receive the award. She retired from textiles and then worked in Turbeville, SC at the Free Will Baptist Children's Home.

Mrs. Robinson was preceded in death by her Parents, Willis D. and Sophia Sawyer Davis and her Step-Mother, Minnie Stiles Davis, Husbands, Elisha J. Elliott and Howard C. Robinson and Brother, Rev. Mitchell W. Davis.

Survivors include daughters and sons-in-law, Ruth and Raymond Whitson, Carolyn and Billy Lingerfelt, both of Gastonia, NC; sons and daughters-in-law, Ronald and Lula Elliott of York, SC, Raymond and Sara Elliott of Gastonia, NC; grandchildren, Joanie and Joe Farr of Lake Wylie, SC, Scott and Sandi Whitson of Bessemer City, NC, Bryan and Kim Lingerfelt of Lexington, NC, Dana Lingerfelt of Gastonia, NC, Agnes and Ronnie Hatcher of York, SC, Alex and Ginger Elliott of Clover, SC, Rondia and Michael Watson of York, SC, Kenneth and Donna Elliott of York, SC, Neil and Erica Elliott of Gastonia, NC, HOpe and Wesley Cloninger of Bessemer City, NC, David Elliott, Michael Elliott and Paige Pierce of Stanley, NC; 20 great grandchildren; brother and sister-in-law, Walter and Frone Davis of Clover, SC; sister-in-law, Annie Mae Davis of Lancaster, SC; sisters, Ellie Lowe of Grover, NC, Iva Lee Groves of Manasas, VA, Marie Harrison of Stanley, NC, Mildred Blankenship of Ranlo, NC, Doris Carter of Muskogee, OK, Willene Waggoner, Faye Holcombe, both of Gastonia, NC; special family friend, Charles Mauney of Ft. Payne, Alabama; special care-givers, Betty Beavers, Barbara Wright, Becky Sutton, Hazel Boone, Linda Phillips, Virgina Keever and Ruby Bentley.

Funeral services will be 2 PM Saturday, April 8, 2000 at The First Free Will Baptist Church in Gastonia, with Reverends Randall Sawyer and W.H. Calvert officiating. Burial will be in Gaston Memorial Park Cemetery.

[SSDI, 24Nov1918 - 06Apr2000]

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2000, Gastonia, Gaston Co., NC, Obituary

The Charlotte Observer, (NC) - April 10, 2000

Mr. Marlin Lester Thompson, 88, died April 8, 2000. He was the son of Granville and Nola Erreberry Thompson. He was retired from Firestone Tire and Rubber Company after 33 years. Mr. Thompson was a member of Firestone Wesleyan Church.

He is survived by his wife, Merle Stacy Thompson; daughter and son-in-law, Faye T. Brown of Gastonia; sons and daughters-in-law, Jerry and Phyllis Thompson of Dallas, NC, Morris and Vicky of Gastonia and Danny and Roseann also of Gastonia. He is also survived by his grandchildren, Susan Blankenship, Donnie Brown, Brett, Julie, Jeff, Greg, Kristy, and Jason Thompson, Kelley Fincher, and Ashley Stansell; and twelve great grandchildren.

The funeral service is at Firestone Wesleyan Church, Tuesday, April 11 at 3:00 p.m. Burial will be in Gaston Memorial Park. Revs. Raymond Phaup and John Moretz will officiate. Pallbearers will be Donnie and Don Brown, Brett, Bob, and Donald Thompson, and Michael Blankenship.

[SSDI, 07Feb1915 - 08Apr2000]

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2001, Gastonia, Gaston Co., NC, Obituary

The Charlotte Observer, (NC) - June 6, 2001

Mrs. Ida Caldwell Harbin, 73, of 3092 Millstone Drive, died Monday, June 4, 2001 at her residence. Mrs. Harbin was a native of Gaston County, daughter of the late Hence B. and Mollie Tidwell Caldwell, wife of the late Fred K. Harbin, sister of the late Virgil Caldwell, Floyd Caldwell, Reid Caldwell, Arthur Caldwell, Boyce 'Buzz' Caldwell, Russell Caldwell, Jack Caldwell, Johnny Caldwell, and Bonnie C. Mitchem.

She was retired from Pharr Yarns after 20 years of service, was a past employee of Goodwill Publishers and Goodwill Sales, active member of Smyre Community Watch, and was a charter member of Frailey Memorial Baptist Church where she served for many years as secretary of the Sunday School.

Survivors include her daughter, Jackie Harbin McSwain of Gastonia; sisters, Rose C. Messer of Gastonia and Pearl C. Blankenship of York, SC; and grandchildren, Heather E. and Micah D. McSwain of the home.

An 11 a.m. graveside service will be held Wednesday, June 6, 2001 at Gaston Memorial Park. The Rev. Ken Faulkenbury and Dr. Warner Doles officiating.

[SSDI, 19Sep1927 - 04Jun2001]

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

+2001, Gastonia, Gaston Co., NC, Obituary

The Charlotte Observer, (NC) - June 15, 2001

Mr. Robert Eugene Gault, 77, of 1944 Wexford Court, died Wednesday, June 13, 2001 at Gaston Memorial Hospital. Mr. Gault was a native of Cleveland County, a son of the late Conway Jackson and Marry Dove Buff Gault.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his siblings Wilburn B. Gault, Boyce H. Gault, C. J. Gault, Jr., Nelline G. Stroup, Louise G. Blankenship and Virginia G. Jolly.

He was a graduate of Kings Mountain High School, where he lettered in football and was active in several clubs. Mr. Gault was also a graduate of the School of Banking of the South at Louisiana State University, and attended Banking School at UNC Chapel Hill. He was an active community leader, served as President of the Merchant's Association, past President of the A M Optimist Club, where he received a special award in recognition of 'outstanding and dedicated efforts' in establishing the A M Optimist Club, and he was active in the Eagles club. Mr. Gault was a member of First Baptist Church, where he was an ordained deacon, and served on many committees. He served in the US Army Air Corps during World War II on a B-29 Bomber Unit serving the Pacific Theater.

Survivors include his wife of 47 years, Blenda Huneycutt Gault of the home; son and daughter-in-law Mark Robert and Bonnie T. Gault of Gastonia; three daughters, Foora G. Towery and her husband Joe, of Kannapolis, Cathy Ann Gault of Charlotte and Amy Gault and her fiance Pete Knight of Gastonia; sister Elizabeth G. Warlick of Shelby; and grandchildren Tonya P. Arthur and Boone Arthur of Atlanta, Micah Parrott of Charlotte, Elizabeth and Beka Towery of Kannapolis, Caitlin, Samuel and Chloe Gault of Gastonia.

Funeral service will be 2 PM Friday, June 15, at First Baptist Church, with The Reverend Leon Smith officiating. Burial will be private.

[SSDI, 01May1924 - 13Jun2001]

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2005, Gastonia, Gaston Co., NC, Funeral

The Charlotte Observer, (NC) - March 20, 2005

Doc Buford Blankenship, 69, died March 18, 2005.

Visitation is 7-9 p.m. Sunday at Magnolia Room of Howell Funeral Home. Funeral is 2 p.m. Monday at Covenant Baptist Church.*

[SSDI, 27May1935 - 18Mar2005]

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2005, High Shoals, Gaston Co., NC, Obituary

http://obitsforlife.com/obituary/339148/Butler-Thomas.php

Thomas P. Butler, 89, husband of the late Pearl Blankenship Butler, died Thursday, May 26, 2005 at Family Life Enrichment Center. Born in Oconee County [SC] he was the son of the late Henry T. and Lena Hegwood Butler. He was a member of Bishop Baptist Church. He served his country in the US Navy during W.W. II.

Thomas was preceded in death by his brothers, Sam H. Butler, A. J. Butler and Hugh A. Butler and one sister, Fannie Butler Huff.

Survivors include his daughter, Lorine Kish; son, John Henry Butler; step-daughters, Peggy Elder of Watkinsville, Lucille Jennings of Athens and several grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren.

Graveside services will be held today, May 27, 2005 at 11 AM at Athens Memory Gardens with Rev. Dennis Kesler officiating.

[SSDI, 19Aug1915 - 26May2005]

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

SSDI, Butler, Pearl, 82, 21 Jan 1917 - 21 Sep 1999, Lowell, Gaston, NC, NC-242-10-7750

2000, McAdenville, Gaston Co., NC, Obituary

The Charlotte Observer, (NC) - November 13, 2000

Mr. Thomas (Tom) Grant Watts, 58, 121 Academy Street, died Friday, November 10 at his home. A native of Welch, WV, he was the son of the late John Watts. He was a textile worker.

Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Susan Ward Watts; 4 sons, Thomas G. Watts, Jr. of Akron, OH, Mark Watts of Akron, OH, John Watts of Akron, OH, and Nathan Blakenship of the home; 2 step-daughters and son-in-law, Mary Blankenship of Gastonia and Lisa and Mark Johnston of Belmont; his mother, Mrs. Melva Bailey Watts Mikels of Welch, WV; step-father, Grant Mikels of Welch, WV; a brother, James Mikels of Welch, WV; a sister, Tina Morei of Welch, WV; 2 grandchildren and 6 step-grandchildren.

He was also predeceased by a brother, William Mikels.

Funeral is 11 a.m. Monday at McLean-Bumgardner Funeral Home Twin Oaks Chapel, brother Romie Comer will officiate. Burial will follow in Evergreen Cemetery, Belmont, NC.

(could not find on SSDI)

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

+2004, Mount Holly, Gaston Co., NC, Funeral

The Charlotte Observer, (NC) - September 26, 2004

Betty Jo Blankenship Shelton, 74, died September 25.

Funeral is 2 p.m. Monday at The Colonial Chapel of Carothers Funeral Home.

[SSDI, 13Mar1930 - 25Sep2004]

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2000, Stanley, Gaston Co., NC, Obituary

The Charlotte Observer, (NC) - August 7, 2000

Mary Marie Davis Harrison, 65, of 712 East Chestnut St., Stanley died August 6, 2000 at home. She was a native of Swain County, NC and the daughter of the late Willis Douglas and Minnie Stiles Davis. She was the sister of the late Mitchell Davis and Hattie Robinson. She was the widow of the Terry Irvin Harrison.

She is survived by her daughters, Judy Halperin of Concord, Teresa Stines of Dallas, sons, Terry Harrison, Jr. of Stanley, Mark Harrison of Stanley, Jack Harrison of Stanley, brother, Walter Davis of Clover, SC, sisters, Ellie Lowe of Blacksburg, SC, Iva Lee Groves of Midland, VA, Mildred Blankenship of Ranlo, Doris Carter of Muskogee, OK, Willene Wagoner of Gastonia, Faye Holcombe of Gastonia; 7 grandchildren and 1 great grandchild.

Funeral services are 1:00 p.m. Tuesday at Carothers Funeral Home in Stanley with the Rev. Richard Cole officiating. Burial will be in Hillcrest Gardens in Mt. Holly.

[SSDI, 14Sep1934 - 06Aug2000]

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

Gaston Co., NC, SSDI

Blankenship, Robert J. 76, 30Jul1926 - 15Jan2003, Belmont, Gaston, NC, NC-242-20-0017

Blankenship, Tommy A. 50, 14Apr1956 - 27Sep2006, Dallas, Gaston, NC, NC-237-02-9595

Blankenship, Hazel G. 68, 10Dec1935 - 24Dec2003, Dallas, Gaston, NC, NC-245-52-1371

Blankenship, Doc B. 69, 27May1935 - 18Mar2005, Gastonia, Gaston, NC, VA-229-46-1250

Blankenship, Thelma R. 71, 01Feb1928 - 31Jan2000, Gastonia, Gaston, NC, WV/NC-232-96-1901

Blankenship, Louise G. 92, 29Sep1907 - 13Feb2000, Gastonia, Gaston, NC, GA-258-03-3997

Graham

2006, Robbinsville, Graham Co., NC, Obituary

Citizen-Times, 2006-09-23

Amanda Roberts Blankenship, 91, passed away Thursday, Sept. 21, 2006. The funeral service will be held at 6 p.m. Saturday at the Townson-Smith chapel. The family will receive friends two hours prior to the service.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

Granville

2006, Oxford, Granville Co., NC, Obituary

The Daily Dispatch, (Henderson, NC) - October 17, 2006

Michael Arthur "Mike" Kempson, 38, of 6007 Rock Bottom Road, died Sunday, Oct. 15, 2006. He was a native of Alamance County and had lived in Oxford the past six years. He owned and operated Rock Bottom Hardwood Floors.

He was preceded in death by a brother, Thurston K. Kempson Jr.

He is survived by his wife, Mindy Blankenship Kempson; his parents, Thurston Klink Kempson Sr. and Barbara Mustian Kempson of Norlina; and two daughters, Emma Monroe Kempson and Sommer Caroline Kempson, both of Oxford.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. today at Hudson Funeral Chapel in Durham by the Rev. Eddie Mauldin. Burial will be in South Granville Memorial Gardens.

[SSDI, 18Apr1968 - 15Oct2006]

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2004, Stem, Granville Co., NC, Obituary

The Daily Dispatch, (Henderson, NC) - March 5, 2004

Edna Mae Ayscue, 76, of 3171 E. Thollie Green Road died Tuesday, March 2, 2004, at Oxford Manor Nursing Center. She was a Vance County native and the daughter of the late Alexander and Octavy Eason Woodlard. She was a member of the Promise Land Community Church and was a retired home care nurse.

Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Friday at the Eakes Funeral Home of Oxford by Larry Englebright. Burial will be in the Poplar Creek Baptist Church Cemetery of Vance County.

Surviving are four daughters, Barbara Ann W. McFalls of Stem, Linda Mae Hicks of Raleigh, Joyce Medlin of Henderson and Brenda Faye Blankenship of Mebane; a son, Thomas Lee Weaver of Henderson; 15 grandchildren; 26 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandson.

[SSDI, 04Oct1927 - 02Mar2004]

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

Guilford

2003, Brown Summit, Guilford Co., NC, Obituary

Greensboro News & Record (NC) - August 28, 2003

Barbara Dillon Bayles, 60, of 225 Rockguil Dr., passed away Tuesday, Aug. 26, 2003, at Moses Cone Hospital [Greensboro, Guilford Co., NC].

Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Friday at Wilkerson Funeral Home Chapel. Interment will follow in Evergreen Memory Gardens.

Mrs. Bayles was born in Yeager, W.Va. to the late James A. Dillon and Leona Ratliff Dillon. For many years she was a teachers assistant and was currently employed by the Rockingham County Council on Aging. She will be remembered for her love of life, and as a loving and caring wife, mother, and grandmother who enjoyed spending time with her family. She made a difference in all our lives, and we thank God for her love, memories and everything she sacrificed.

Barbara was preceded in death by five brothers and sisters. She is survived by her husband, Ron Bell of the home; daughters, Roberta Chrismon and husband, Rodney and Teresa Martin, all of Brown Summit and Dawn Weger and husband, Wes of Burlington; son, Bobby Belcher and wife, Patricia of Brown Summit; eight grandchildren, four great-grandchildren; sisters, Ellen Blankenship of Princeton, W.Va., Phyllis Neal of Orient, Ohio and Patricia Krout of Mt. Pleasant, Mich; brothers, Levi Dillon of Tipp City, Ohio, Claude Dillon of Roder Field, W.Va., George Dillon of Brown Summit and Herman Dillon of Tipp City, Ohio; and several nieces and nephews.

(could not find anything on SSDI - looked under Bayles and Bell)

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2006, Brown Summit, Guilford Co., NC, Obituary

http://www.the-dispatch.com/article/20060317/OBITUARIES/603170342

Eva George Roach, 94, passed away Thursday, March 16, 2006. A celebration of her life will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at Center United Methodist Church in Welcome. A graveside service will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at Lakeview Memorial Park, Greensboro.

Mrs. Roach, who was known as "Grandma," was born Oct. 16, 1911, near Chatham, Va., to Calvin Luther George and Arealia Blankenship George. She was employed by Burlington Industries Cameo Division in Greensboro. She was a member of Monticello United Church of Christ, Brown Summit, where she served as Sunday school teacher, women's fellowship president and choir member for more than 25 years. Also she was a Girl Scout leader. For the past 30 years she attended Center United Methodist Church, where she joined the Methodist Women and Open Door Sunday School Class. Eva loved to cook, read, travel and spend time with her family and friends. She was an avid sports fan, especially for the Tar Heels and the North Davidson Black Knights, at whose games she had special seating. For the past few years, she enjoyed being a member of the Red Hat Society. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, John Downey Roach; 10 brothers and sisters; twin sons; and a great-granddaughter, Chloe Trammell.

Surviving are two daughters, Barbara Dean Trammell and her husband, Dr. Jake, of Brown Summit, and Rita Jones and her husband, Pete, of Welcome; six grandchildren, Petey Jones, Dawn Essick and her husband, Joe, of Welcome, Jenny Jones of Huntersville, April Storey and her husband, Josh, of Charlotte, Jerry Trammell and his wife, Ann, of Brown Summit and John Trammell and his wife, Tracy, of Gibsonville; and eight great-grandchildren, Leah, Erin, Jace, Eve and Jake Trammell, Emily Essick, Tanner Jones and Parker Storey.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2000, Climax, Guilford Co., NC, Obituary

http://www.genealogybuff.com/nc/randolph/webbbs_config.pl/noframes/read/258

Otis Beauford McClintock, 87, formerly of Climax, died Saturday, Oct. 21, 2000, at Wesley Long Nursing Center. Funeral service will be 11 a.m. Tuesday at Loflin Funeral Home, Liberty, with the Rev. Lynn Cash officiating. Burial will be in Gilmore Memorial Park, Julian.

He was a native of Randolph County, the widower of Martha Teague McClintock, a retired farmer and construction worker. He attended Bethel United Methodist Church near Red Cross.

Surviving are son, Billy Ray McClintock of Greensboro; daughter, Nell Blankenship of Oak Ridge; sister, Jewel Barker of Randleman; brother, Herbert McClintock of Greensboro; seven grandchildren; six great-grandchildren.

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2008, Climax, Guilford Co., NC, Obituary

Greensboro News & Record (NC) - February 26, 2008

Mr. Joseph "Joey" Brian Evans, 25, passed on to our Lord and Savior on Sunday, February 24, 2008, at his residence.

Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, February 27, at Red Cross Baptist Church in Climax. Interment will follow in the church cemetery with Rev. Bud Rowe officiating.

Mr. Evans was born in Summersville, West Virginia, on April 26, 1982, and moved to North Carolina several years ago. He was a 2000 graduate of Eastern Randolph High School. He was employed by Sharpe Brothers of Greensboro as a truck driver/roller operator. Joey will be remembered by his sly smile and funny sense of humor.

Joey was preceded in death by a sister, Brenda Evans; paternal grandfather, James Evans, Sr.; maternal grandfather, Ray Harrison.

Survivors include his parents, James and Linda Evans of Climax; sister, Tammy and John Blankenship of Fenwick, W.Va.; brother, Ben and Sandy Evans of Reidsville; paternal grandmother, Recie Evans of Pax, W.Va.; maternal grandmother, Pauline Harrison of Fenwick, W.Va.; two nieces; three nephews; and several aunts and uncles.

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2008, Climax, Guilford Co., NC, Obituary

http://www.thetimesnews.com/articles/evans-10806-joey-church.html

Mr. Joseph “Joey” Brian Evans, 25, passed on to our Lord and Savior on Sunday, February 24, 2008 at his residence. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, February 27, at Red Cross Baptist Church in Climax. Interment will follow in the church cemetery with the Rev. Bud Rowe officiating.

Mr. Evans was born in Summersville, West Virginia, on April 26, 1982 and moved to North Carolina several years ago. He was a 2000 graduate of Eastern Randolph High School. He was employed by Sharpe Brothers of Greensboro as a truck driver/roller operator. Joey will be remembered by his sly smile and funny sense of humor.

Joey was preceded in death by a sister, Brenda Evans; paternal grandfather, James Evans Sr.; maternal grandfather, Ray Harrison.

Survivors include his parents, James and Linda Evans of Climax; sister, Tammy and John Blankenship of Fenwick, W.Va.; brother, Ben and Sandy Evans of Reidsville; paternal grandmother, Recie Evans of Pax, W.Va.; maternal grandmother, Pauline Harrison of Fenwick, W.Va.; two nieces, three nephews, several aunts and uncles.

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+2000, Greensboro, Guilford Co., NC, Obituary

Greensboro News & Record (NC) - November 7, 2000

Mrs. Mafrey Ramsey Hudgins, 90, formerly of Hubbard Street, died Sunday, Nov. 5, 2000, at Beverly Healthcare Center.

A graveside service will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 8, 2000, in Guilford Memorial Park, with Dr. Thomas Brown officiating.

Mafrey Hudgins was born March 20, 1910, to the late Thomas and Sylvania Blankenship Ramsey. She was retired from the Cone Mills White Oak Plant and a member of Northside Baptist Church, where she taught Sunday school for more than 50 years.

Survivors include her husband of 74 years, George A. Hudgins; four children, James Hudgins, Gary Hudgins and wife, Irene, all of Greensboro, Opal Cartledge and husband, Jerry of Randleman, Douglas Hudgins and wife, Margaret of Summerfield; daughter-in-law, Connie Hudgins of Greensboro; one brother, Joseph Ramsey of Wisconsin; 14 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.

Mrs. Hudgins was preceded in death by two sons, Edgar Hudgins and Arnold Hudgins.

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2001, Greensboro, Guilford Co., NC, Obituary

Greensboro News & Record (NC) - February 19, 2001

Mr. Mark Sloan Blankenship, 41, of 23-B Park Village Lane, died Saturday, Feb. 17, 2001, at his residence.

The funeral for Mr. Blankenship will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 20, 2001, at Magnolia Street Baptist Church, where he was a member. Burial will follow in Lakeview Memorial Park.

Mark was a native of Greensboro. He was a manufacturers representative for Richard K. Hunter Company. He was an avid golfer and a member of the Elks Lodge. Mark loved his family and friends. He graduated from Page High School and Alamance Community College with a HVAC degree.

He is survived by his parents, Mack Blankenship Jr. and Joann Sloan Blankenship of Greensboro; brother, Mack Blankenship III and wife, Lynn of Kernersville; sister, Malinda Lynch and husband, Kevin of Randleman; one nephew, Carl Blankenship and two nieces, Laura Blankenship and Katelyn Lynch.

[SSDI, 21Jan1960 - 17Feb2001]

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2001, Greensboro, Guilford Co., NC, Obituary

Greensboro News & Record (NC) - December 16, 2001

Martha Jane Wheeler Shelton, 79, died Dec. 15, 2001, at her home of 40 years surrounded by many of her family members.

A memorial service will be held at 7:30 p.m. Monday, Dec. 17, 2001, at the Unitarian Universalist Church of Greensboro, 5603 Hilltop Road, Jamestown.

Born in Wichita, Kan., reared and schooled in Harrison, Ark., Martha was a long time resident of Greensboro. She was a very creative person and could find a solution to any home project. She painted and could do all sorts of needlecraft (especially sewing and crochet). Martha was very active with her sorority, Beta Sigma Phi, and in the ladies auxiliary of the Elks Lodge No. 602. She was also active as a Meals on Wheels volunteer and as a member of the Unitarian Universalist Church of Greensboro.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Dean Joseph Shelton; brothers Lindsey Campbell and Earl Wheeler; and sister, Lottie Mae Mills.

Survivors include her three children: Sue Brack and husband John of Bella Vista, Ark., Becky Wilson and husband Bill of Jacksonville, NC, Joe Shelton and wife Carol of Summerfield; and foster daughter, Isabel Stout and husband, Russell of Springfield, Va.; twin sister, Margaret Peconi of Denver, Colo.; grandchildren, Tina Vincent, also of Denver, Blair Benson and husband Tim Blankenship of Greensboro, Jessica Brack of Oletha, Kan., and Evin and D. J. Shelton; great grandchild, Ricky Dean Weidenhamer and wife Wendy of Alison, Mich.; great-great grandchild, Mia; and her beloved German Shepherd, Bullit.

[SSDI, 04Jun1922 - 15Dec2001]

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2003, Greensboro, Guilford Co., NC, Obituary

Greensboro News & Record (NC) - January 21, 2003

Mrs. Leida Tekkel Koppel, 91, of Greensboro, died Saturday, Jan. 18, 2003, at Moses Cone Hospital.

A funeral service will be held 11 a.m. Wednesday at Christ Lutheran Church by Rev. Dwight D. Shellaway. Interment will follow at New Garden Friends Meeting Cemetery.

Mrs. Koppel was born Feb. 23, 1911, in Tartu, Estonia, the daughter of Paul Tekkel and Marie Korv Tekkel. She was of the Lutheran faith.

Mrs. Koppel was preceded in death by her husband, Hans Koppel, son, Mart Koppel and her brother, Victor Tekkel.

Surviving are her daughters, Kaja Ross Krebs and her husband, Jeffrey, of New York and Heli Benson and her husband, Joe, of Greensboro; son, John A. Koppel of Greensboro; four grandchildren, Karen McGee and husband, Michael, Susan Ross and her husband, Greg Gemerer, Lauren Ross and Blair Benson and husband, Tim Blankenship ; great-grandchild, Sophie Blakenship.

In 1944, Hans, Leida and their three children, Kaja, John and Mart, left their beloved country, Estonia, to escape the Soviet Occupation. While in a displaced persons camp, Hans and Leida lost their youngest son, Mart. After WW II ended, Leida and her family came to the United States assisted by the Lutheran Family Services. After settling in Burlington, a fourth child, Heli, was born. Leida and family quickly adapted to the American lifestyle. Leida was frequently invited to clubs and civic organizations to speak about the Estonian culture and history. One example was an appearance in the Cordelia Kelly show on WFMY in 1956, during which she demonstrated native Estonian recipes. Leida will always be remembered for her creativity, love of nature and great sense of humor. Most likely, each of her many friends have a special anecdote to recall. As a mother and grandmother, she will be deeply missed for her wise council and her unflagging devotion to her family.

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2003, Greensboro, Guilford Co., NC, Obituary

Greensboro News & Record (NC) - June 25, 2003

Mr. Kenneth S. Merritts, 86, of 5941 Drake Rd., died Monday, June 23, 2003.

Funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. on Thursday, June 26, 2003, at Burnetts Chapel United Methodist Church. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Kenneth was a native of Lock Haven, Pa., born to the late George and Mae Merritts.

He worked for 35 years at Stroehmann Brothers Bread Company in Williamsport, Pa. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy and served during WW II. He was a Mason, a member of the VFW and a lifetime member of the American Legion Post 131, Lock Haven, Pa. In Greensboro, Kenneth was a member of Burnetts Chapel United Methodist Church and worked for the Guilford County school System and Sumner Curb Market.

Mr. Merritts was preceded in death by his son, Stanley Merritts, his brothers, Charles Chapman, Ray E. Merritts and A. P. "Bud" Merritts.

He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Hilda Coltrane Merritts; son, Kenneth Merritts and wife, Gayle, of Liberty; grandchildren, Sandra Blankenship and husband, Jonah, David Merritts and wife, Gale, all of Hope Mills, Corinna Merritts of Fayetteville; and great grandchildren, Athenia, Brooke, Brandy and Brittney; and great-great-grandchildren, Summer and Tianna.

[SSDI, 17Jan1917 - 23Jun2003]

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2003, Greensboro, Guilford Co., NC, Obituary

Greensboro News & Record (NC) - December 23, 2003

Gladys Mae Goad Brown, 73, of 1402 Runyon Drive, died Monday, Dec. 22, 2003, at Moses Cone Memorial Hospital.

The funeral service will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday at Forbis & Dick North Elm Street Chapel. Interment will be at Lakeview Memorial Park.

Mrs. Brown was born in Spanishburg, W.Va. She was a member of Priximity United Methodist Church. She is survived by her husband, Matthew Darrell Brown, of the home; sons, Terry S. Brown and his wife, Frances, of Charlotte, Mark D. Brown of Gibsonville and Darrell B. Brown and his wife, Julie, of Colfax; sisters, Reva Akers of Stafford, Va., Mary Warren of Summerfield, Betty Lynn of Clarksburg, W.Va., Marvis Blankenship of Spanishburg, W.Va., and June Robbinette of Salem, Va.; brother Sam Goad of Princeton, W.Va.; daughter-in-law Cindy Feliciano of Thomasville; grandchildren, Christy Brown, Marcus Brown, Jeff Brown, Brad Brown and Breanna Brown.

She was preceded in death by her sisters, Athleen Ross and Trixie Honaker, and by brother Gey Goad.

[SSDI, 20Nov1930 - 22Dec2003]

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+2004, Greensboro, Guilford Co., NC, Obituary

Greensboro News & Record (NC) - September 2, 2004

Mrs. Helen L. Blakenship, 85, of 1517 Lovett St., died Tuesday, Aug. 31, 2004, at Moses Cone Hospital.

A graveside service will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday at Lakeview Memorial Park with the Rev. Ted Burke officiating.

Mrs. Blakenship was born on Nov. 29, 1918, in Newhall, W.Va., the daughter of the late William A. Hagy and Nina Vincell Hagy. She worked for Colonial Stores for 23 years and was a member of Merritt Drive Church of God, where she was involved with many church activities.

She was preceded in death by her husband, William Blankenship.

She is survived by two sons, Barry D. Blakenship and Bobby Blakenship; one sister, Pauline Evans of Fayettteville, W.Va.; 12 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2004, Greensboro, Guilford Co., NC, Obituary

Greensboro News & Record (NC) - October 29, 2004

Mrs. Violet Tritton Collins, 73, went to be with her Lord Wednesday, Oct. 27, 2004.

Funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at The Cathedral of His Glory with Dr. C. Paul Willis officiating. Burial will follow in the Mt. Gur Cemetery in Kernersville.

Mrs. Collins was a native of Tampa, Fla. She moved to Greensboro in 1957. She retired from the U.S. Postal Service after 30 years of service at the East Market Branch. She was the first woman in Greensboro to work on the workroom floor at the East Market office. Mrs. Collins was a member for 28 years at the Cathedral of His Glory, where she volunteered with many activities at the church. She also served as a prayer partner on the TBN affiliate Channel 61. She was an inspiration to many to come to the Lord by the examples and life she led.

Surviving Mrs. Collins are her son, Ralph Collins of Greensboro; and daughter Sharon Bowman and husband Ed of Kernersville. Brothers and sisters surviving are David Tritton and wife Jill of Plano, Texas, Norman Tritton and wife Anita of Adarrsville, Ga., Janice Chancy and husband Gary of Huntington Beach, Calif., Wayne McCanless and wife Sharon of Archdale, Pat Woodul of Mesquite, Texas, Margie Prock of High Point, Eunice Fergerson and husband Alfred of Liberty, Robin and husband Billy Blankenship of Dallas, Texas, Loueen Crawley and husband Gary of Farmersville, Texas. Grandchildren are Kim Adams and husband Ray, Bryan Bowman and wife Angela and Jessica Bowman. Six great- grandchildren also survive.

[SSDI, 15Oct1931 - 27Oct2004]

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2005, Greensboro, Guilford Co., NC, Obituary

Greensboro News & Record (NC) - June 4, 2005

Miss Bobbie Kaye Blankenship, 19, died as the result of an auto accident.

The funeral will be held at 11 a.m. Monday at George Brothers Funeral Service with burial to follow at Guilford Memorial Park.

Bobbie was born on Nov. 14, 1985, and attended Independence High School and Forsyth Technical School, both in Winston-Salem. She was currently working at Hams in Greensboro.

She leaves behind to miss her, her fiance, Bobby Capps; infant son, Chandler Capps; her parents, Bobby and Kathy Blakenship; grandmother Opal Southard; sisters, Chrissie and Loray Blankenship; brothers, Sean and Brandon Blankenship; brothers-in-law, Robert Schueler and Joe Griffin; aunt Kay Southard; aunt and uncle, Barry and Nancy Blankenship; niece Haley Blankenship; nephews, Dakota Blankenship and Kaleb Griffin.

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2008, Greensboro, Guilford Co., NC, Obituary

Greensboro News & Record (NC) - June 20, 2008

Mrs. Gladys Tate Medley, 92, of Greensboro, passed away at her home Wednesday, June 18, 2008.

Funeral service will be held at 3:30 p.m. Saturday, June 21 at Hanes-Lineberry Funeral Home N. Elm Chapel with the Rev. Avon Craven and the Rev. James Medley officiating. Burial will follow at Lakeview Memorial Park. The pallbearers will be; Todd Shoaf, Dillard McGee, Zachary Cooke, Robert Medley, Travis Foreman and Wayne Durham.

Mrs. Medley was of the Baptist faith. She loved spending time with her family especially her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Mrs. Medley had many careers in her life but the one she enjoyed the most was working with her sister, Karl, in childcare. She was a blessing to many families.

Mrs. Medley was preceded in death by her parents, Robert and Bettie Tate and 12 beloved brothers and sisters.

Mrs. Medley is survived by her husband of 72 years, James "Buck" Medley of the home, son, Wayland O. Medley and wife, Jo Ann of Mechanicsville, Va., daughter, LaVerne Medley Shoaf of Summerfield, grandchildren; Linda Foreman (Paul), Rev. James Medley (Frances), Todd Shoaf (Laurie), Michelle McGee (Dillard), Dr. Sandra Medley (Brian Blankenship ), great-grandchildren; Daniel and Robert Medley, Travis, Stephanie, Rianna and Eric Foreman, Zachary Cooke, Tate and Dylan Blankenship , Brandon Good (Kaisse) and numerous nieces and nephews.

[SSDI, 13Jul1915 - 18Jun2008]

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2009, Greensboro, Guilford Co., NC, Obituary

Greensboro News & Record (NC) - March 11, 2009

Mrs. Vickie Ann Scott, 56, of Greensboro, departed from this life on Tuesday, March 10, 2009, at Moses Cone Hospital. A memorial service celebrating her life will be held 2 p.m. Saturday, March 14, at Hanes-Lineberry Vanstory Chapel.

Born in Greensboro, November 21, 1952, to the late Garland and Juanita Talton, Vickie was of the Christian faith. Vickie was employed by Market America, enjoyed cooking, and loved to fish.

She was preceded in death by a sister, Charlotte Talton; and a brother, Jerry Talton. Those left to cherish her memory include daughters, Sherry Lynn Scott of Greensboro and Patricia Ann Scott of Asheboro; son, Joseph "Joey" Terrell Scott of Greensboro; sister, Nancy Blankenship ; brothers, Ricky Talton and Tony Talton; six grandchildren; and her ex-husband and father of her children, Mitchell Terrell Scott of Greensboro.

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2009, Greensboro, Guilford Co., NC, Obituary

Greensboro News & Record (NC) - September 2, 2009

Mr. Harvey Knox Todd, III, age 58, died Monday August 31, 2009 at Triad Care and Rehab Center in High Point, after a long courageous battle with Alzheimer's disease.

A graveside service will be held 2 p.m. Thursday, September 3 at Guilford Memorial Park. Harvey was a member of Woodlake Baptist Church. He was an avid bowler, and was a member of the Pins A Poppin Bowling League.

He is survived by his wife of 10 years Beth Todd of Greensboro; children Lisa LaMarr of Reidsville, Karen Blankenship of Trinity, Michael Patenaude of Nevada, and Sean Patenaude of Greensboro; sisters Wanda Burger of Pleasant Garden and Tenna Chatman of Greensboro; step-mother Delores Tickle of Whitsett. Also surviving are six grandchildren Brandon, Jerry, Jason, Tyler, James, and Kyra.

[SSDI, 25Nov1950 - 31Aug2009]

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2002, High Point, Guilford Co., NC, Obituary

http://www.the-dispatch.com/article/20020904/NEWS/209040311?p=2&tc=pg

Lena Blanche Hedrick Johnson, 95, of Johnson Road, died Monday, Sept. 2, 2002, at her home. A graveside service will be held Thursday at 11 a.m. at Shady Grove United Methodist Church Cemetery by the Rev. Michael Goode.

Mrs. Johnson was born Jan. 18, 1907, in Davidson County to Cicero and Elizabeth Waitman Hedrick. She was a member of Shady Grove United Methodist Church. For over 50 years she taught Sunday school and taught the Lena Johnson Sunday school class. She was married to Henry Clay Johnson, who preceded her in death March 25, 1958.

Surviving are two sons, Robert Johnson and his wife, Patty, and Max Johnson and his wife, Mary Frances, all of High Point; two grandchildren, Duke Johnson and Steven Johnson; one great-granddaughter, Amy; and one brother, Ray Hedrick of Lexington.

The family of Mrs. Johnson would like to thank her care givers, July Piner, Karen Tolliver and Edith Blankenship, for the special care that they gave to her.

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2003, High Point, Guilford Co., NC, Funeral

Greensboro News & Record (NC) - May 15, 2003

Mastin David Blankenship, 48, of 117 Henderson Street, died May 12, 2003.

The funeral will be 2 p.m. Thursday at Padsfork Freewill Baptist Church in Hanover, W.Va. Arrangements by Cumby Family Funeral Service in Archdale.

[SSDI, 19Jan1955 - 12May2003]

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

+2003, High Point, Guilford Co., NC, Funeral

Greensboro News & Record (NC) - July 16, 2003

Mrs. Pansy Short Blankenship, 80, died July 13, 2003. The funeral will be 2 p.m. Wednesday at Pads Fork Free Will Baptist Church in Steeles, W.Va. Arrangements by Cumby Family Funeral Service in Archdale.

[SSDI, 10Feb1923 - 13Jul2003]

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2004, High Point, Guilford Co., NC, Obituary

Bluefield Daily Telegraph, 7/15/2004

Mastin P. Blankenship, 82, of High Point, N.C., formerly of Panther, died Sunday, July 11, 2004 at High Point Regional Hospital. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. today at the chapel of Fanning Funeral Home in Iaeger. Burial will follow in the Short-Breeding Cemetery at Steeles.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2006, High Point, Guilford Co., NC, Obituary

Greensboro News & Record (NC) - February 21, 2006

Ruth Elizabeth Bussell Carter, 88, died Friday at Evergreen of High Point. A private graveside service will be held. Born March 28, 1917, in Union Grove, she is a daughter of the late Martin Luther Bussell and Annie Blankenship Bussell.

She moved to High Point in 1955 where she and her husband Lewis M. Carter operated Piedmont Dairies, which was the local Sealtest distributor. She was a Shaklee distributor for over 40 years. Mrs. Carter was a member of First Baptist Church of High Point.

She was preceded in death by her husband in 1996.

Mrs. Carter is survived by two children, Ann C. Beck and her husband Jack and Ronald M. Carter and his wife Jody all of High Point. She is also survived by a brother James Sidney Bussell of Greensboro; and four grandchildren, Tammy B. Pawley, Mark Beck, Amanda Carter and Samantha Carter; and four great-grandchildren.

Cumby Funeral Service of High Point is serving the family.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

+2007, High Point, Guilford Co., NC, Obituary

Greensboro News & Record (NC) - May 23, 2007

William Clifford "Bill" Murrow, 89, of 1610 Bolingbroke Road, High Point, died Monday, May 21, 2007, at the home.

Funeral services will be held 4 p.m. Wednesday, May 23, at in the chapel of Cumby Family Funeral Service, with Rev. Mitchell Murrow and Rev. Greg Dickens officiating. Burial will be at Floral Garden Memorial Park.

He was born November 5, 1917, in Phoebus, Va., to John Lincoln, Sr. and Maggie Leonard Murrow, who both preceded him in death. He attended High Point High School. He was married to the former Minnie Estelle Beck, who died November 27, 1988.

During his earlier years he was associated with Tate Furniture, Melrose Hosiery Mill, Harris & Covington, and Great Southern Trucking Company. He worked for the Civilian Conservation Corp. Government Project (CCC) during the depression, 1934-1935. He was the founder and co-owner of Murrow's Transfer, Inc. (Aug. 1941) and Country Furniture Company. Later, he became the sole owner of Murrow's Transfer, Inc. He was a member of Oakview United Methodist Church where he taught a Sunday School Class, and served as a superintendent, trustee, and was on the Board of Stewards. He was also a choir member. He was involved in busing the youth to and from church. Later Mr. Murrow joined Memorial United Methodist Church in Thomasville where he occasionally taught Pope Bible Sunday School Class and sang in the Men's Quartet. He rejoined Oakview United Methodist Church in 2003. He served on the Salvation Army Board in Thomasville. He was happy, optimistic, and hard working. His interests included saltwater fishing, watching TV, traveling, music, politics, and world events. He loved animals.

He was also preceded in death by a son, Kenneth Eugene Murrow; two brothers, John L. (Red) Murrow, Jr., and Clyde L. (Cheese) Murrow; and two sisters, Mary Murrow Blankenship and Nancy Murrow Pierce.

Survivors include two daughters, Shirley Murrow Hoover and husband, Charles, of High Point and Maxine Murrow Hinkle and husband, Wayne, of High Point; three sons, Rev. Mitchell C. Murrow and wife, Faye of Mt. Holly, Fred A. Murrow and wife, Brenda of High Point, Max D. Murrow and wife, Sharon of Union, Ky.; six granddaughters, Karen Murrow Bennett and husband, Gray of Matthews, Melanie Hoover Patton and husband, Kevin of High Point, Kristie Murrow Greene and husband, Eddie of Greensboro, Michelle Maynard, of High Point, Abigail Murrow of High Point, Dr. Laura Hinkle Bachmann and husband, Dr. Kurt Bachmann of Birmingham, Ala.; six grandsons, Kenneth Murrow and wife, Lora Mae of Belmont, Allen Murrow and wife, Tara of Dallas, Andy Murrow and wife, Beverly of Gastonia, Michael Hoover and wife, Sherry of King, Jeffrey Murrow and wife, Angela of High Point, Dr. Stephen Hinkle and wife, Dr. Sapho Hinkle of Lorton, Va.; 24 great-grandchildren, Daniel and Benjamin Murrow, Hannah and Alexander Murrow, Mason and Kristen Bennett, Julia and Zachary Murrow, Jordan Hoover, Kaley, Connor and Quinn Patton, Dylan, Chloe and Dalton Murrow, Jonathan and David Greene, Alexander and Amanda Connette, Tyler Shean, Elisabeth and Kathleen Bachmann, Ethan and Ella Hinkle; two sisters, Doris Barile of Winston Salem, Georgia Berry of Fullerton, Calif.; one brother, Calvin Coolidge Murrow of Southport.

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2007, High Point, Guilford Co., NC, Obituary

http://www.the-dispatch.com/article/20070302/OBITUARIES/703020339?p=1&tc=pg

Stamey Eugene Davis, 79, of Wyndham Court, High Point, formerly of Brown Street, died Thursday, March 1, 2007, at Forsyth Medical Center in Winston-Salem after declining health and serious illness of two weeks.

Surviving are his wife, Jane Hinkle Davis of the home, whom he married Sept. 18, 1999; three sons, Steve Davis and his wife, Julie, of Salisbury, Jim Davis and his wife, Becky, of Archdale and Tommy Davis and his wife, Joyce, of Lexington; one daughter, Iris Young and her husband, Terry, of Lexington; one stepson, Scott Lee Hinkle and his wife, Lisa, of Lexington; one stepdaughter, Joy H. Turner of High Point; 13 grandchildren, Jim Davis Jr. and his wife, Lynn, Tasha Davis, Dawn Blankenship, Melody Davis, Justin Young, Stephen Davis, Madison Davis, Ashley Young, Matt Albright, Kyndall Turner, Dylan Turner, Tiffany L. Hinkle and April L. Hinkle; three great-grandchildren, Logan Stewart, Caleb Davis and Bailey Blankenship; and one brother, Luther Davis and his wife, Peggy, of Lexington.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2007, High Point, Guilford Co., NC, Obituary

Stamey Eugene Davis, 79, of Wyndham Court, High Point, formerly of Brown Street, died Thursday, March 1, 2007, at Forsyth Medical Center in Winston-Salem after declining health and serious illness of two weeks. The funeral will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at Davidson Funeral Home, Lexington Chapel, by the Revs. Ted Tuggle and Thomas Tuggle. Burial will be in Forest Hill Memorial Park with military graveside rites by VFW Memorial Honor Guard.

Mr. Davis was born June 23, 1927, in Davidson County to James Franklin Davis and Emma Dunning Davis. He was a member of Dutchman Creek Baptist Church and was a past treasurer and served as a deacon and a Sunday school teacher. He was retired from Waste Management and was a veteran of the U.S. Navy, having served during World War II and the Korean Conflict. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Mary Louise Gibson Davis, on Aug. 8, 1996, and a grandson, Tyler Jonathan Davis.

Surviving are his wife, Jane Hinkle Davis of the home, whom he married Sept. 18, 1999; three sons, Steve Davis and his wife, Julie, of Salisbury, Jim Davis and his wife, Becky, of Archdale and Tommy Davis and his wife, Joyce, of Lexington; one daughter, Iris Young and her husband, Terry, of Lexington; one stepson, Scott Lee Hinkle and his wife, Lisa, of Lexington; one stepdaughter, Joy H. Turner of High Point; 13 grandchildren, Jim Davis Jr. and his wife, Lynn, Tasha Davis, Dawn Blankenship, Melody Davis, Justin Young, Stephen Davis, Madison Davis, Ashley Young, Matt Albright, Kyndall Turner, Dylan Turner, Tiffany L. Hinkle and April L. Hinkle; three great-grandchildren, Logan Stewart, Caleb Davis and Bailey Blankenship; and one brother, Luther Davis and his wife, Peggy, of Lexington.

The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 tonight at the funeral home and other times at the home of a son, Tommy Davis, 1445 John Young Road, Lexington.

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+2009, High Point, Guilford Co., NC, Obituary

Blankenship, Howard Mason, Son of Charles Alford Blankenship & Josephine Virginia Walker

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Ms. Jean Walker Blankenship, 71, a resident of the Wesleyan Arms died Saturday morning, November 14, 2009. Ms. Blankenship was born in High Point on January 4, 1938 a daughter of Howard Mason and Helen Mendenhall Blankenship. She attended Duke University for two years and graduated from UNC at Chapel Hill receiving two Masters Degrees; one in Religion and one in Education.

She is survived by her sister, Beverly B. Walsh and her husband Gene of Midlothian, VA and her niece, Christy Walsh Smith and her husband Dean and their son Stone of Richmond, VA. The family would like to give special thanks to Carl Wright for the loving care he has given to Ms. Blankenship.

Graveside services will be held Tuesday at 11:00 a.m. at Floral Garden Park Cemetery conducted by Rev. Ken Kroohs.

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2001, Stokesdale, Guilford Co., NC, Obituary

Greensboro News & Record (NC) - September 21, 2001

Dr. Floyd J. Southard, 75, died Tuesday, September 18, 2001, at Wesley Long Hospital. A graveside service will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, September 23, 2001, at Main Street United Methodist Church Cemetery.

Dr. Southard received his dental degrees from Wake Forest University and Emory University. He practiced in Kernersville for 32 years. He was very active in community and church work.

He is survived by one daughter, Anne Blankenship and husband Benjamin of Colfax; one son, Mike Southard and wife Penny of Lewisville; two sisters, Frances Cresenzo and Thelma Driscoll; one brother, Richard Southard; four grandchildren, June, Katheryn, Ashley and Cooper; and special people, Janey and Mike Roberson, Dr. Vic Cresenzo, Jean, Ken, and Jeff Warren, and Karen and Monica of Hospice.

[SSDI, 02Apr1926 - 18Sep2001]

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

+2008, Stokesdale, Guilford Co., NC, Obituary

Greensboro News & Record (NC) - February 23, 2008

Mr. Barry Dewight Blankenship, 63, of Stokesdale, died Wednesday, February 20, 2008, from injuries sustained in an automobile accident.

A graveside service for Barry will be held at 2 p.m. on Sunday, February 24, at Lakeview Memorial Park with the Rev. Samuel Robess officiating.

A Tazewell County, West Virginia native, Barry was born on November 9, 1944, the son of the late William and Helen Haggie Blankenship, and attended Merritt Drive Church of God.

A loving husband, father, and grandfather and great grandfather, Mr. Blankenship is survived by his wife of 43 years, Nancy Elieen Talton Blankenship of the home; daughter, Tina Corley of Madison; sons, William David Blankenship and Kenneth Dewight Blankenship both of Level Cross; brother, Robert Wayne Blankenship of Greensboro; grandchildren, Megan Corley, Jon Corley, Brandon Blankenship, Jerry Lee Blankenship, and Jason Blankenship; and great grandson, Adrian Corley.

He was preceded in death by his parents and a sister, Christine Michaels. On-line condolences may be offered at www.forbisanddick.com

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2000, Summerfield, Guilford Co., NC, Obituary

Greensboro News & Record (NC) - June 2, 2000

Ruby Dickerson Moore, 71, of 1340 Brown Road, died Thursday, June 1, 2000, at Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center, Winston-Salem.

The funeral will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, June 3, 2000, at Mt. Bethel Christian Church. Interment will follow in Evergreen Memory Gardens.

Mrs. Moore was born in Rockingham County, the daughter of the late J. W. "Buddy" Dickerson and Thelma Davis Dickerson. She was a homemaker, member of Mt. Bethel Christian Church, where she sang in the Mt. Bethel choir. She was a 4-H volunteer leader, member of the Homemakers Club and served on the board of directors for the Farm Bureau. She was the president of the Blue Ridge Red Poll Association and was a contributing author for "Food for Thought" published through Rockingham Community College.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph T. Moore; son, Daniel Preston Moore; and daughter, Susie Ray Moore.

She is survived by her children, Roger Moore of Wilmington, Leonard Moore of Ruffin, Betty Trent of Ruffin, David Moore, Allen Moore and Virginia Howerton, all of Summerfield; eight grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; brother, Claude Dickerson of Richmond, Va.; and sisters, Louise Edwards of Monroe, Leola Meador of Ruffin and Lucille Blankenship of Wentworth.

[SSDI, 20Feb1929 - 01Jun2000]

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

Guilford Co., NC, SSDI

Blankenship, Helen L. 85, 29Nov1918 - 31Aug2004, Greensboro, Guilford, NC, WV-233-52-6378

Blankenship, Herbert M. 56, 15Jan1947 - 24Jul2003, Greensboro, Guilford, NC, NC-239-74-6041

Blankenship, Mastin 82, 01Mar1922 - 11Jul2004, High Point, Guilford, NC, WV-234-24-7530

Blankenship, Mastin D. 48, 19Jan1955 - 12May2003, High Point, Guilford, NC, NC-240-94-0735

Blankenship, Pansy S. 80, 10Feb1923 - 13Jul2003, High Point, Guilford, NC, OH-270-32-5792

Blankenship, Jean W. 71, 04Jan1938 - 14Nov2009, High Point, Guilford, NC, NC-243-54-4861

Blankenship, Barry D. 63, 09Nov1944 - 20Feb2008, Stokesdale, Guilford, NC, NC-242-68-2847

Halifax

2006, Roanoke Rapids, Halifax Co., NC, Obituary

Daily Herald (Roanoke Rapids, NC) - September 7, 2006

Ruth Evelyn Baggett Snipes, 82, of Roanoke Rapids, died Tuesday, Sept. 5, 2006. Mrs. Snipes was born Aug. 20, 1924, in Hertford County, the daughter of the late Neil Baggett and Lucy Blowe Baggett.

She was married to James Leonard Snipes on July 31, 1949. Mrs. Snipes was employed as a weaver at J.P. Stevens for 43 years, retiring on June 18, 1987. Evelyn was a long-time member of Lakeview Park Baptist Church.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Leonard; two brothers, Claude Baggett and Robert Baggett; and two sisters, Lois Baggett Lowe and Dorothy Marie Baggett.

Mrs. Snipes is survived by one daughter, Phyllis K. Blankenship and her husband, Randy, of Land O'Lakes, Fla.; three grandchildren, Hope Switzer and her husband, Paul, Ezekiel Jones and his wife, Jeanette, and Autumn Elvington and her husband, Robert; five great-grandchildren, Kiersten Switzer, Amanda Switzer and Shane Switzer, Danny Jones and Veda Elvington; one brother, Hubert Earl Baggett of Rich Square; her cousin and caregivers, Eloise Harris and her husband, George; and several nieces and nephews.

Askew Funeral Services in Roanoke Rapids is handling the arrangements, where funeral services will be held at 2 p.m., Friday, Sept. 8, in the chapel, with the Rev. Arnold Cooper officiating. Burial will follow in Cedarwood Cemetery.

[SSDI, 20Aug1924 - 05Sep2006]

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

Hanover

+2006, Wilmington, New Hanover Co., NC, Obituary

Star-News (Wilmington, NC) - June 4, 2006

Phyllis Ann Blankenship Turner, 50, beloved wife, mother, daughter, sister, niece, aunt, cousin and friend succumbed after a cruel and devastating fight with breast cancer on Saturday morning, June 3, 2006 .

Phyllis took her RN training at Roanoke Memorial Hospital in Roanoke, Virginia, and obtained her bachelors degree at Virginia Tech in Blacksburg, Virginia. She had an exciting and distinguished career in nursing, working in psychiatric nursing, vascular nursing and Alzheimer's research while in Roanoke. After moving to Wilmington, N.C., she has worked as a director for PPD. She loved her work with PPD and hated to leave all her friends there. She was a member of St. Paul's Episcopal Church, Salem, Virginia, where she sang in the choir. She also sang with the Roanoke Valley Chorus. She moved her church membership to St. John's Episcopal Church, Wilmington, N. C., where she sang in the choir prior to her illness. Phyllis was a beautiful, loving person with a great sense of humor. She was a leader in all facets of her life. There is a great void now.

She is survived by her husband, Danny Turner; her son, Scott Turner; her daughter, Laura Turner, all of Wilmington; her parents, Les and Rader Blankenship of Union Hall, Virginia; her brother and sister-in-law, Jim and Lisa Blankenship of Virginia Beach; her sister and brother-in-law, Debra and Chris Moore, of Fin castle, Virginia; her brother-in-law, Ronnie Turner, of Roanoke, Virginia; her mother and father-in-law, Ralph and Margie Turner, of Roanoke, Virginia; her nephews, Josh Blankenship, Christopher and Zachary Moore. She leaves behind a whole passel of cousins, aunts and friends whose lives are less now without her.

A celebration of her life is planned for Monday, June 5, 2006 at St. John's Episcopal Church at 1:00 p.m.

[SSDI, 22Jan1956 - 03Jun2006]

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

Harnett

2008, Lillington, Harnett Co., NC, Obituary

The Sanford Herald, (NC) - July 5, 2008

Edward Ray Moore, 50, of Lillington died Wednesday (7/2/08). Born in Norfolk, Va., he was the son of the late Edward Allen Moore and Marie Knight Mc Auley. He owned Moore's Backhoe Service and Moore Home, and enjoyed fishing, drag racing, motorcycle riding and the beach. He was proud of the pond he built behind his home.

He is survived by daughters Elizabeth Brooke Moore and Brittany Raye Moore of the home; fiancee Sonya Williams of the home; mother Marie Knight Mc Auley; brothers Ricky Moore of Lillington, Steve Burns of Mamers, Donald Blankenship of Mamers and Thomas Moore of England; and sisters Sharon Thomas and Sylvia Moore of Sanford.

Funeral will be held 2 p.m. Sunday at Flat Branch Presbyterian Church in Bunnlevel by the Rev. David Perry, the Rev. Bertrand Pitchford and the Rev. Melinda Ivey. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.

[SSDI, 13Aug1957 - 02Jul2008]

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

Haywood

2009, Canton, Haywood Co., NC, Obituary

www.themountaineer.com , Thursday, 07 May 2009

Walter Leo Blankenship Jr., 48, of 1043 Kims Cove Road, Canton, died Tuesday, May 5, 2009. A native of Mullens, W.Va., Mr. Blankenship was employed as a diesel mechanic for the city of Virginia Beach, Va., and also worked for Haywood County.  He was a member of the Church of God of Prophecy.

He is survived by his wife, Darlene Sue; parents Walter Leo Blankenship Sr. and Victoria Elizabeth Shrewsbury Blankenship; and brother, Jerry Blankenship.

The private funeral was Thursday with burial at Mountain View Freewill Baptist Church Cemetery. Groce Funeral Home on Patton

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2009, Clyde, Haywood Co., NC, Obituary

www.themountaineer.com

J.R. Snow, 82, of Glance Cove Road, died Monday, Dec. 14, 2009, at his residence. J.R. was a native of Lulu, Ky., and had lived most of his life in Hendrix County, Ind.  He was the son of the late Alvin and Izora Blankenship Snow.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one sister, Bessie Patrick and two brothers, Causby and Everett Snow.

J.R. was an electrician with the Indiana Power Company, after retirement they moved to Leesburg, Fla., to manage a retirement park, then moving to Haywood County 10 years ago, where J.R. worked part time for Main Street Realty. J.R. was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II and a member of Crabtree Baptist Church.

He is survived by his wife, Lois Ruth Snow; four daughters, Charmaine Tesmer, and her husband, Daniel of Greencastle, Ind.; Michelle Lamson, of Columbus, Ohio; Kimberly Rich, and her husband, Timothy of Flowermound, Texas; and Jean Waddle, of Waynesville and one brother, Glenn Snow, of Indianapolis, Ind.; 16 grandchildren and 27 great-grandchildren.

A funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 17, at the Crabtree Baptist Church with the Revs. Matt Ledbetter and Dennis Ruff officiating.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2009, Waynesville, Haywood Co., NC, Obituary

www.themountaineer.com , Thursday, 11 June 2009

Laura Faye Hedrick, 82, passed away June 10, 2009, at Haywood Regional Medical Center.
She was born to the late Nathan and Laura Bell Hoxit Rogers on July 3, 1926, in Haywood County. She retired from Lea Industries after many years of faithful service. In death she rejoins her parents, her brother, Lenwood Rogers, and two sisters, Mildred Letterman and Wilma Blankenship.

She is survived by her two sisters-in-law, Ruth Rogers and Elizabeth Johnson, one brother, Joe Bob Rogers, and his wife, Ora Lee Rogers. Several nieces and nephews also survive her. Special friends, Barb Messer and Wally and Ruth Knight, a great neighbor, Patricia Myer, and a very special dog, Sugar Baby.

Services will be held at noon Saturday, June 13, at Garrett Funeral Home Chapel. The Rev. Philip Wyatt will officiate. Burial will be in the Greenhill Cemetery.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

Haywood Co., NC, SSDI

Blankenship, John C. 81, 07Sep1919 - 03Apr2001, Canton, Haywood, NC, NC-244-16-1781

Blankenship, Walter L. 48, 13Sep1960 - 05 May 2009, Clyde, Haywood, NC, VA-229-06-5077

Blankenship, Evelyn L. 90, 13Jun1919 - 10Aug2009, Waynesville, Haywood, NC, NC-245-32-2177

Henderson

2000, Fletcher, Henderson Co., NC, Obituary

http://obit.grocefuneralhome.com/obitdisplay.html?id=8522&clientid=grocefuneralhome&listing=Found

Howard Nelson Blankenship, 80, of 11 Belmont Drive, died Friday, September 22, 2000. A native of Buncombe County, he was a son of the late James H. and Lannie Jane Edmonds Blankenship. He was a retired employee of Fishburne International.

He is survived by a son, Chris Blankenship of Fletcher; sister, Velda Ducker of Arden and a brother, Hilliard Blankenship of Hendersonville.

A graveside service will be held at 11:00 AM Tuesday in Green Hills Cemetery conducted by the Rev. Donald Welborn.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2004, Fletcher, Henderson Co., NC, Obituary

http://obituaries.citizen-times.com/obituaries/obit.php?id=13012 , 2004-04-01

Lillian Lee Phipps, 86, of Fletcher, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 30, 2004, at Park Ridge Hospital following a brief illness. She was born in Buncombe County, a daughter of the late Thomas R. Phipps and Nellie Kate Fowler Phipps and lived in the Asheville-Hendersonville area most of her life. She was the valedictorian of her high school graduating class at Fletcher High School. During World War II, she worked as a riveter at the naval shipyards in Norfolk, Va. A Licensed Practical Nurse, she was employed at Appalachian Hall Hospital for over 44 years. She was an avid volunteer with various community programs and most recently with the Mountain CARE Adult Day Services Center in Asheville. She was named Buncombe County Volunteer of the Year in 2001. She enjoyed simple pleasures such as reading, gardening, bird watching and doing crossword puzzles. Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by a sister, Lucille Regula and by a brother, David Phipps.

She is survived by two brothers, Ernest W. Phipps and his wife, Irene, of Fletcher and Tom Phipps and his wife, Louise, of Florida; three sisters, Lorraine Davenport of Norfolk, Va., Eunice Staton of Hendersonville and Martha Patterson of Franklin, Va. two very special friends, her girls, Selena Coffee and Amy McEntire of Fletcher; her friend, Avon Blankenship of Weaverville; and numerous nieces and nephews.

A memorial service will be held at 2:30 p.m. Saturday at the First Congregational United Church of Christ in Asheville. The Rev. Joe Hoffman will officiate. Interment will be private.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2008, Fletcher, Henderson Co., NC, Obituary

http://www.obitsforlife.com/obituary/168337/Morse-Patricia.php

Patricia Tricia Morse, 53, of 125 Higgins Road, passed away Saturday, March 15, 2008 at John F. Keever Solace Center. Mrs. Morse was born October 27, 1954 in Buncombe County.

She loved her dog Peteie, doing crafts, spending time with her family and was a very thoughtful and caring person. Everyone admired her strength and courage through out her life. Mrs. Morse was also compassionate and always striving to give her best support to those in need.

She is preceded in death by her father, Max D. Harris, who passed away February 12, 2008.

Mrs. Morse is survived by her mother, Edna Blankenship, of Swannanoa; husband of 27 years, Lou Morse, of the home; son, Tim Morse, of Spartanburg, SC; sisters, Joyce Austin and her husband, Ross, of Swannanoa, and Linda Miller, of Asheville; brothers, Eddie Harris and his wife, Carolyn, of Black Mountain, and Thomas Harris and his wife, Vickie, of Candler; seven nieces, six nephews, six, great nieces and seven great nephews.

Funeral services will be held at 12:30 p.m. Tuesday in the Chapel of Harwood Home for Funerals, 208 W. State St., Black Mountain, NC with the Reverend Barrie Flitcroft officiating. Burial will be at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday in Western Carolina State Veterans Cemetery.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

+2002, Hendersonville, Henderson Co., NC, Obituary

The Herald-Sun, (Durham, NC) - October 17, 2002

Hilliard Henry Blankenship, 85, of 207 Woodland Drive, passed away Wednesday, October 16, 2002, at the Heritage Hills Health Care Center. Mr. Blankenship was a native of Buncombe Co., NC, and the son of the late James Henry and Laney Jane Edmonds Blankenship.

He served our country in the U.S. Navy in the Pacific Theatre from 1943 to 1946. He received his B.S. degree from Wake Forest and his Master's from U.N.C. Chapel Hill. He was a high school teacher in Brunswick, Chatham and Henderson Counties for 43 years and owned and operated the Four Seasons Driving School in Hendersonville.

Mr. Blankenship is survived by his wife of 59 years, Thelma Bumgarner Blankenship; two sons, Tommy and his wife, Glenda Blankenship of Ocala, Fla., and Randy Blankenship of Hendersonville, NC; daughter, Henrietta and her husband, Donald Guice of Hendersonville, NC; four grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.

Funeral services will be held 10 AM Friday, October 18, 2002, at the Western North Carolina State Veterans Cemetery with Military honors presented by the Buncombe County Veteran's Council Memorial Team.

[SSDI, 22Aug1917 - 16Oct2002]

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2008, Hendersonville, Henderson Co., NC, Obituary

http://obituaries.citizen-times.com/obituaries/obit.php?id=55290 , 2008-07-12

Buddy R. Blankenship, 68, of Hendersonville, formerly of Asheville, died Wednesday, July 9, 2008. A native of Buncombe Co. he was a son of late Jack and Delphia Blankenship Roberts.

Surviving are a nephew, Jeffery Blankenship; and a niece, Lillie Kennedy, both of Virginia.

The family will receive friends from 1 to 3 p.m. Sunday at the Swannanoa Chapel of Penland & Sons Funeral Home. Private Burial will be at Reeves Chapel Church Cemetery.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2009, Hendersonville, Henderson Co., NC, Obituary

The Carteret County News-Times, (Morehead City, NC) - January 3, 2010

Benny Clifford Carter, 82, of Hendersonville, formerly of Morehead City, died Wednesday, Dec. 30, 2009, at home in the loving arms of his family.

A visitation and the funeral service was Saturday at Munden Funeral Home Chapel in Morehead City with the Rev. Brian Campbell officiating. Interment is scheduled for 2 p.m. today at Gethsemane Memorial Park in Newport.

Born July 3, 1927, in Lundale, W.Va, he was the son of the late Henry and Gladys Carter. Following his enlistment with the U.S. Marine Corps, Mr. Carter made his home in New Bern and Morehead City as a self-employed electrical contractor for more than 50 years. In 2005, he and his wife, Lois Carter, moved to Hendersonville to enjoy the mountains of North Carolina.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by two daughters, Celeste Carter Kenney and husband Roger of Cary and Dawn Clow of Havelock; three sons, Tim Carter and wife Angie of Louisburg, Brian Carter of New Bern and Donald Carter and wife Lisa of Newport; one stepson, Richard Beacham and wife Rose of Laurel, Md.; one sister, Sue Blankenship of Mann, W.Va; 11 grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and 11 nieces and nephews.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

Henderson Co., NC, SSDI

Blankenship, Mary E. 87, 02Oct1912 - 20Jan2000, Fletcher, Henderson, NC, NC-242-36-9810

Blankenship, Buddy R. 68, 22Feb1940 - 09Jul2008, Hendersonville, Henderson, NC, NC-241-60-3083

Blankenship, Hilliard H. 85, 22Aug1917 - 16Oct2002, Hendersonville, Henderson, NC, NC-242-01-1909

Blankenship, Donald G. 42, 18Sep1958 - 06Apr2001, Tuxedo, Henderson, NC, NC-237-96-4395

Hertford

2004, Winton, Hertford Co., NC, Obituary

http://www.roanoke-chowannewsherald.com/news/2004/apr/29/the-r-c-news-herald-obituaries-for-april-15-2004/

James M. Marslender Sr., 79, died April 14, 2004, in his home. He was the widower of Elizabeth M. Marslender. A graveside service will be conducted at 1 p.m. Friday in Winton Baptist Church Cemetery by Dr. Charles Harris. Marslender was a retired bridge tender from Great Bridge, Va. He attended Winton Baptist Church.

Survivors include two sons, Ernest Perry of Winton and James M. Marslender Jr. of Portsmouth, Va.; two daughters, Mary P. Carr of West Virginia and Joyce M. Futrell of Winton; three sisters, Juanita M. Blankenship and Louise M. Cupitt, both of Chesapeake and Dorothy M. House of Marion; 12 grandchildren; and several great and great-great grandchildren.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

Iredell

+2005, Harmony, Iredell Co., NC, Obituary

http://www.claywestvirginia.com/, Sept 7 2005  

Virginia Ferrebee Blankenship, 69, of 363 Shaw Rd. Harmony, NC, entered into rest on August 30, 2005, as a result of an automobile accident.  She was born on February 25, 1936, in Clay County, WV, to the late Basil and Zelma Ferrebee.

In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her brother, Orvis O. C. Ferrebee and 2 sisters,Beatrice Burdette and  Anna Davis. She was homemaker. 

Survivors include her husband, Junior Ralph Blankenship of Harmony, NC; daughter and son-in-law, Zelma Sharon and Kermit Cruikshanks of Harmony; two grandchildren, Rick Murphy and Stacy Warner and one great grandchild, Mallory Warner; six brothers, Andrew "Bud" Ferrebee of Maysel, Earl ?Jim? Ferrebee of Valley Fork, William Paul Ferrebee of Maysel, David J. Ferrebee of Spencer, Basil J. Ferrebee of Elkview,and Woodrow ?Dickie? Ferrebee of Harrison; sisters, Helen Cottrell of Wallback and Jane Burkhamer of Wallback; uncles, John Summers of Perry OH, and Walter Ferrebee of Elyria, OH.

Funeral service will be 11 am Friday, September 2, 2005, at Carl Wilson Funeral Home, Clay, with Minister Spencer Ferrebee officiating. Burial will follow in the Summers Cemetery, Maysel, WV. 

From: Walter Jenny, Jr. wjenny(at)oklahoma.net

2007, Harmony, Iredell Co., NC, Funeral

The Charlotte Observer, (NC) - March 13, 2007

Mr. Grady M. Blankenship, 79, died March 10, 2007 at his residence.

Graveside service is 11 AM Wednesday at Harmony City Cemetery.

[SSDI, 05Jul1927 - 10Mar2007]

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

+2008, Harmony, Iredell Co., NC, Obituary

http://www.claywestvirginia.com/, Oct 1 2008 

Zelma Sharon (Crickett) Blankenship Cruikshanks, 57, of Harmony, NC, entered into rest September 29, 2008 at Iredell Memorial Hospital. Born on July 2, 1951, in Gassaway, she was the daughter of Junior Ralph Blankenship of Maysel and the late Virginia Blankenship.

She was a disabled Certified Nursing Assistant, and a Baptist.

In addition to her father, she is also survived by her husband, Kermit Lee Cruikshanks of Harmony, NC.

Funeral service will be 11 am Friday, October 3, 2008, at Wilson-Shamblin-Smith Funeral Home, Clay, with Minister Albert Ferrebee officiating. Burial will follow in the Moore Cemetery, Wallback, WV.

From: Walter Jenny, Jr. wjenny(at)oklahoma.net

2000, Mooresville, Iredell Co., NC, Obituary

The Charlotte Observer, (NC) - January 4, 2000

Mrs. Mary Kathleen Nantz Daniels Coone 79, of Rinehardt Rd., Mooresville, died Sunday, January 2, 2000, at Genesis Eldercare, Mooresville. Born on January 24, 1920, in Iredell County, she was a daughter of the late Clarence and Cora Pope Nantz. Mrs. Coone was retired from Burlington Industries, Mooresville, where she worked in the weave room for over 20 years. She was a member of West Corinth Baptist Church, Mooresville.

Mrs. Coone was preceded in death by her husband, John Charlie Daniels and brothers, Ed and Charles Nantz.

She is survived by her children, George Daniels and wife, Lynda, of Davidson, Charlie Ray Daniels and wife, Louise, Floyd P. Daniels and wife, Betty, and Christine Wilson and husband, Johnny C., all of Mooresville; brothers, Oscar Nantz, and Gray Nantz, both of Mooresville, Jimmy Nantz of Rockwell, and Johnny Nantz, of Mocksville; sisters, Lois Williams and Elizabeth Compton, both of Mooresville, and Mabel Leonard, of Mocksville; grandchildren, Tammy Blankenship , Roger Martin, Dana Mitchell, Chad Daniels, Julie Ann Daniels and Marty Daniels and 10 great-grandchildren.

Funeral services will be held 2 PM Wednesday, January 5, 2000, at West Corinth Baptist Church, Mooresville, with Rev. Randy Crowell officiating. Burial will follow in Glenwood Memorial Park, Mooresville.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2003, Statesville, Iredell Co., NC, Funeral

The Charlotte Observer, (NC) - April 23, 2003

Branson Franklin Blankenship, Sr., 78, died April 21, 2003. Funeral is 11 AM Friday at Nicholson Funeral Home. Interment in Oakwood Cemetery. Visitation 7-8:30 PM Thursday at the funeral home.

[SSDI, 07Aug1924 - 21Apr2003]

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

+2004, Statesville, Iredell Co., NC, Funeral

The Charlotte Observer, (NC) - June 13, 2004

Mrs. Martha Lois York Blankenship, 77 died Saturday.

Funeral is 3:00 Monday at Bunch-Johnson Funeral Home.

[SSDI, Lois Y. Blankenship - 30May1927 - 12Jun2004]

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

+2004, Statesville, Iredell Co., NC, Funeral

http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/name/martha-blankenship-obituary?pid=1000000002321116&view=guestbook

Mrs. Martha Lois York Blankenship, 77, of Statesville died Saturday at Iredell Memorial Hospital. Born in Iredell County on May 30, 1927, she was a daughter of the late John Turner York and Lelia Tutterow.

She was a homemaker and a member of Houstonville Baptist Church. Prior to retirement she was employed by Piedmont Textiles.

She was preceeded in death by her husband, Mr. James Rex Blankenship on July 17, 2000. They were married on July 3, 1946. She was also preceded in death by two daughters, Hilda B. Allison on November 7, 1999 and Cecelia B. Tadlock on September 1, 1990. She was also preceded in death by six brothers and one sister.

Survivors include a sister, Ruth Cass of Union Grove, two grandsons, Mark Allison and his wife, Rhonda of Statesville and Dean Swain and his wife, Tracy of Troutman. Also surviving are great grandson, Jeremy Swin and great grandaughter, Celeahn Swain both of Troutman.

Funeral services are scheduled for 3:00 P.M. Monday at Westmoreland Chapel of Bunch-Johnson Funeral Home with Rev. Gary Helton officiating. Burial will follow in the New Hope Baptist Church Cemetery in Hamptonville.

2004, Statesville, Iredell Co., NC, Funeral

The Charlotte Observer, (NC) - October 6, 2004

Mrs. Vera Evelena Blankenship Patterson, 86, died October 5, 2004.

Funeral 11am, visitation 10am, Thursday, Westmoreland Chapel of Bunch-Johnson Funeral Home; burial, Iredell Memorial Gardens.

[SSDI, Evelena B. Patterson - 13Nov1917 - 05Oct2004]

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

+2006, Statesville, Iredell Co., NC, Funeral

The Charlotte Observer, (NC) - November 19, 2006

James Darrell Blankenship, 68, of Statesville, was called home by our Lord on Friday, November 17, 2006. He died at home with his family after a short illness.

A memorial service to celebrate the life of James Blankenship will be held on Monday evening at 6:00 p.m. with the Rev. Beau Mills of Fellowship Baptist Church officiating.

[SSDI, 23Oct1938 - 17Nov2006]

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

+2007, Statesville, Iredell Co., NC, Obituary

Bluefield Daily Telegraph, 7/15/2007

Mr. James Thomas Blankenship, 72, of 409 Camelot Drive, died Friday, July 13, 2007, at Davis Regional Medical Center. He was a native of Bartley and was a son of the late Thomas Jefferson and Ruby Bell Freeman Blankenship.

Mr. Blankenship had served in the U.S. Army and the U.S. Navy during the Korean War. He was a retired Correctional Officer. On Aug. 1, 1954 he married Glory Chafin who survives. They were married for over 52 years and she was the love of his life.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a son: Jeff Blankenship. A private memorial and burial will follow at a later date.

He is also survived by a son: Kelly Blankenship (Amy) of Lincolnton, N.C.; three daughters: Reva Blottie (Mark) of Satellite Beach, Fla., Cindy Cochran (Greg) of Statesville and Ginger Al-Subagha (Ahmad) of Lincolnton; a sister-in-law: Gracie Blankenship of Pineville; seven grandchildren: Nicholas, Sarah, Dahlah, Danah, Kayla, Anna and Christopher; one great grandson: Rylan David; one sister: Shirley Landrum of Marion, Ohio.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2008, Statesville, Iredell Co., NC, Obituary

Winston-Salem Journal (NC) - August 15, 2008

Mrs. Ella Mae Myers Harrold, 80, of Statesville passed away Wednesday, Aug. 13, 2008, at Maple Leaf Health Care Center. Mrs. Harrold was born Aug. 28, 1927, in Wilkes County and was the daughter of the late Johnny Myers and Daisy Souther Myers. She attended Wilkes County Schools and was a member of Zion Baptist Church. She retired from Nancy King Textiles after 23 years. On July 10, 1946, Mrs. Harrold was married to Ranzie M. Harrold, who passed away Dec. 8, 2004.

In addition to her parents; and husband; Mrs. Harrold was preceded in death by two brothers, Vaughn and Glenn Myers. Mrs. Harrold is survived by a daughter, Doris H. Blankenship (Johnny) of Statesville; a son, Kenneth Harrold (Jamie) of Mount Airy; three grandchildren; two step grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and a sister, Laura M. Bumgarner of Purlear.

Graveside funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 16, at Zion Baptist Church in Wilkes County, with the Rev. John Harrold officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

+2009, Statesville, Iredell Co., NC, Obituary

http://www.chapmanfuneralhome.com/obitShepherdAda.htm

Ada Ballard Shepherd, 95, of 630 N. Miller Ave., Statesville, passed away Thursday, January 22, 2009 at Brians Center of Statesville. She was born January 4, 1914, in Wilkes County to the late John Henry Ballard and Bertie Stringer Ballard. She was a custodial service worker. She was a member of 7th Street Baptist Church since 1966.

In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Foy Samuel Shepherd; four brothers, Raymond Ballard, Will Ballard, Oscar Ballard, and Odell Ballard; one sister, Etta Ballard; three grandchildren, Sammy and Donnie Blankenship, Danny Shepherd; one great grandchild, Preston Crawford.

She is survived by her four daughters, Gaynell Blankenship of Concord, Virginia Miller of Statesville, Joyce Pointer of Statesville, Sylvia S. Waugh and husband Kenneth D. of Stony Point; one brother, John Ballard of Sparta; one sister, Dorothy Handy of Wilkesboro; five grandchildren; eight great grandchildren; two great great-grandchildren

Funeral services will be conducted 3:00pm Sunday January 25, 2009 at Chapman Funeral Home Chapel. Rev. Leroy England and Rev. Matt Emory will be officiating. The body will lie in state thirty minutes prior to the funeral hour. Burial will follow in the Oakwood Cemetery in Statesville.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2003, Troutman, Iredell Co., NC, Funeral

The Charlotte Observer, (NC) - November 8, 2003

Cayden Ian & Riley Trey Blankenship , infant sons of Charlie & Megan Blankenship , died November 6, 2003.

Visitation 1pm Sunday, Cavin-Cook Funeral Home; service 2pm. Burial, Iredell Memorial Gardens.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2005, Troutman, Iredell Co., NC, Obituary

The Charlotte Observer, (NC) - April 5, 2005

Mrs. Betty Jean Eller, 66, passed away on April 3, 2005.

Survivors are her husband, Arlon Gregory; son, Douglas Gregory; daughters, Jean Massey and Rhonda G. Blankenship; 4 sisters; 1 brother; 6 grandchildren and 1 great grandchild.

Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, April 6th at Mountain Road Baptist Church, Crompton Park Road, Statesville, NC. The

(nothing matches on SSDI)

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

Iredell Co., NC, SSDI

Blankenship, Virginia R. 69, 25Feb1936 - 30Aug2005, Harmony, Iredell, NC, WV-235-56-9412

Blankenship, Lois Y. 77, 30May1927 - 12Jun2004, Harmony, Iredell, NC, NC-237-54-7804

Blankenship, Grady M. 79, 05Jul1927 - 10Mar2007, Harmony, Iredell, NC, NC-244-30-9775

Blankenship, James D. 68, 23Oct1938 - 17Nov2006, Statesville, Iredell, NC, OH-290-34-4588

Blankenship, James R. 80, 09Apr1920 - 17Jul2000, Statesville, Iredell, NC, NC-240-20-2431

Blankenship, Suella K. 77, 19Jan1931 - 18Feb2008, Statesville, Iredell, NC, WV-233-84-0409

Blankenship, James T. 72, 28Jun1935 - 13Jul2007, Statesville, Iredell, NC, VA-231-38-3621

Blankenship, Branson F. 78, 07Aug1924 - 21Apr2003, Statesville, Iredell, NC, VA-230-28-6641

Jackson

2006, Webster, Jackson Co., NC, Funeral

http://obituaries.citizen-times.com/obituaries/obit.php?id=37188 , 2006-08-29

Bonita (Bonnie) Blankenship, 59, of Webster, died Sunday, Aug. 27, 2006, in a Jackson County Hospital. The funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday in the chapel of Crisp Funeral Home. The Rev. Ned Pressley will officiate with burial in Brendle Hill Cemetery.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

Jackson Co., NC, SSDI

Blankenship, Bonita W. 59, 06Apr1947 - 27Aug2006, Webster, Jackson, NC, CT-041-38-1659

Johnston

2001, Kenly, Johnston Co., NC, Obituary

The News & Observer, (Raleigh, NC) - June 11, 2001

Roy Allen Godwin, 59, of Kenly died suddenly Friday June 8 2001 at UNC Hospitals Burn Center.

Funeral services will be 4 p.m. Monday in Coley Funeral Home Chapel by Dr. George F. Brackman, Rev. Melvin Narron and Rev. Frank Flowers. Burial will follow in Kenly Cemetery.

Mr. Godwin was the son of the late Dock Turner Godwin, Jr. and Glennie Watson Godwin. He was educated at Glendale High School and Barton College. He served in the U.S. Army, was a retired tobacconist with R. J. Reynolds, a member of KS Bank Advisory Board and a member of the Kenly Pentecostal Holiness Church.

Surviving are his wife Bobbie Narron Godwin; daughter, Mollie Jo' Allen Godwin; god daughter, Lisa Narron; sisters, Constance G. Boykin and Glenda G. Creech and husband Joe of Raleigh; uncle, Melvin "Buddy" Watson of Kenly; mothers-in- law, Melissa N. Spence and Mozelle Narron; aunts, Audrey Boykin of Kenly, Melissa G. Goforth and husband Mark of Goldsboro, Jessie Lee Sasser of VA, and Wallace Godwin of Kenly; uncle Larry Boyette Sr. of Kenly; sister-in-law, Betsy Blankenship and husband Howard of GA nephew, Scotty Blankenship; nieces Tonya and Traci Boykin..

[SSDI, 06Dec1941 - 08Jun2001]

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2004, Kenly, Johnston Co., NC, Obituary

www.newsargus.com , December 17, 2004,

Melissa Narron Spence died Wednesday. The funeral wil be held tonight at 7 in the chapel of Coley Funeral Home. The Rev. Frank Flowers will conduct the service

She is survived by two daughters, Betsy Blankenship of Columbus, Ga., and Barbara Godwin of Kenly; one son, Blair Spence of Florida; one sister, Margaret Flowers of Kenly; and three grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.

The family will receive friends at the funeral home following the service tonight.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2001, Micro, Johnston Co., NC, Obituary

The News & Observer, (Raleigh, NC) - August 11, 2001

Lester Carl Smith, 78 civic leader, business man, and farmer, died Thursday. Carl owned and operated Smith Grocery in Micro for 25 years. He was currently a courier for KS Bank. He helped organize the Micro Volunteer Fire Department and served as its chief for 12 years. Carl helped organize and served on the board of directors of the Micro Water Association and was a member of the board of directors of the Micro Community Building. He was a member of the Micro Free Will Baptist Church and the Kenly Masonic Lodge. He was also a Shriner. He was a former member of the Micro Rescue Squad and the advisory council of the former Micro Elementary School.

Funeral services will be held Sun- day at 4 p.m. in the Micro Free Will Baptist Church with Rev. Paul Nicholson officiating. Burial will be in the Smith Cemetery.

Surviving are: his wife, Doris Atkinson Smith; his children, L. C. Smith, Jr. and wife, Helen of Micro Sandra Morgan and husband Ted of Micro, Susie Clarke and husband Bill of Smithfield; grandchildren, Steve and Tiffany Pate, Les and Alex Smith, Matthew, Elizabeth, and Michael Clarke; step granddaughter Kim Blankenship; and a step great- grandson, Lance Kelbaugh.

[SSDI, 23Dec1922 - 09Aug2001]

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

Lee

2007, Sanford, Lee Co., NC, Obituary

The Sanford Herald, (NC) - February 27, 2007

Nellie Marlene Forgach, 65, died Sunday (2/25/07) at her residence. She was born on June 17, 1941 in Fanrock, W.Va., daughter of the late Edward Mathis and Lola Alberta Elizabeth Gullion Lester. She was a member of Holly Ridge Church of God.

She is survived by her husband, Richard Paul Forgach Sr. of the home; sons Greg Forgach of Charlotte and Terry Blankenship and wife Jackie of Fanrock, W.Va.; a daughter, Cynthia Rena Forgach of Spring Lake; a stepson, Richard P. Forgach Jr. of Stedman; stepdaughters Patricia Noble of Stedman and Teresa Fann of Raleigh; a brother, Roosevelt Lester of Mineral, Va.; sisters Doris Ritter of Hampstead, Ida Mae Mullins and Bessie Morgan, both of Centerville, W.Va.; five grandchildren, six great grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews.

A Funeral Service will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Miller-Boles Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Steven Botha officiating. Burial will follow in Buffalo Cemetery.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

+2008, Sanford, Lee Co., NC, Obituary

The Sanford Herald, (NC) - March 5, 2008

Sallie Sue Brown Grudowski, 77, of 506 Leslie Road died Tuesday (3/4/08) at the home of her daughter, 614 Leslie Road. She was born Sept. 27, 1930, in Ivyton, Ky., daughter of the late Markem Brown and Lydia Blankenship Brown.

She was also preceded in death by a son, Gary Turrentine. She was a homemaker.

She is survived by sons Johnny Yoders and wife Delores of Charlotte, and Randy Yoders and wife Cheryl and Douglas Yoders, both of Ohio; daughters Terry Wester and husband William of Olivia and Angela Cannon and husband David of Washington state; brothers Ross Brown of Florida and Burl Brown of Michigan; 17 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.

Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Friday at Olivia Presbyterian Church with the Rev. George Walton officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

Lincoln

+2009, Denver, Lincoln Co., NC, Obituary

The Charlotte Observer, (NC) - October 6, 2009

Frank Harrison Dowdle 'Bud', 87, formerly of Mount Holly, died Sunday, October 4, 2009 at his daughter's home. He was born in Swain County, son of the late Ira Hanes and Bessie Blankenship Dowdle.

He was preceded in death by his wife Lavinia Perkins Dowdle, 1 son Frank Michael Dowdle, 3 sisters Bonnie Dowdle Lee, Pauline Dowdle Griffin, Edna Dowdle Coates, and 2 brothers William Cling Dowdle and Benjamin Merael Dowdle.

He was a US Army WWII Veteran and a recipient of the Purple Heart. Poppy or Bud, as he was affectionately known, was the strongest, bravest man any of us have ever known. His bravery during WWII was proven as he fought in the Battle of Bataan in the Philippines and chose to stay with his fellow soldiers despite a much safer position offered that would have allowed him to stay in Hawaii. In every challenge throughout his life, he showed that same strength and valor, always doing what was right. He was an avid fisherman and hunter who made his own fishing lures. He also enjoyed gardening.

Survivors include 1 daughter Janice 'Jan' Dowdle Robinson and her husband Bill of Denver; 3 granddaughters Christy Robinson Matthews and husband Jeff of Charlotte, Jennifer Robinson Barker and husband Trent of Denver and Erin Robinson Lineberger and husband Noel of Belmont; 5 great-grandchildren Bailey Elizabeth Matthews, Mary Haven Matthews, Molly Abigail Matthews, Emma Caroline Barker, and Dallas Harrison Barker; a number of special nieces and nephews; 2 sisters-in-law Virginia Black Dowdle and Zona Jones Perkins both of Mount Holly; and 2 brothers-in-law Marshall Wayne Griffin and Fredrick Daniel Perkins both of Mount Holly.

Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Wednesday, October 7, 2009 at Second Baptist Church in Mount Holly with Rev. Bruce Bradley officiating. Interment will follow at Pineview Cemetery with military rites performed by the Gaston County WWII Last Man Club.

[SSDI, 14Nov1921 - 04Oct2009]

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

+2001, Lincolnton, Lincoln Co., NC, Obituary

The Charlotte Observer, (NC) - March 3, 2001

Stella Mae Jones Carver, 86, of 1332 High Shoals Rd. died March 1, 2001.

Funeral is 2 p.m. Saturday at Elk Valley Baptist Church, Banner Elk with Rev. Ralph Carver, Rev. Luther Carver and Rev. Earl L. Carver Jr. officiating. Pallbearers will be Jonathan Carver, Keith Carver, Stephen Carver, Tommy Carver, Joel Smith and Tim Watts. Honorary Pallbearers will be David Carver, Doug Carver, Jimmy Carver and Rick Carver.

Mrs. Carver was born in Avery County. She was a member of Independent Baptist Tabernacle, Dallas, where she was a former Sunday School Teacher and sang with the Carver family. She was a homemaker.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Rev. Earl Lance Carver; parents, John and Minnie Trivett Jones; grandchildren, Benjamin Carver and Robin Carver Austin; brothers and sisters, Claude, Raymond and Carl Jones, Virgie Storie, Earline Blankenship, Beulah Blair, and Grace Cook.

Survivors include her sons and daughters-in-law, Rev. Ralph and Geneva Carver of Dallas, Arnold and Janelle Carver of High Shoals, Rev. Luther and Phyllis Carver of Spruce Pine, and Rev. Earl L. Jr. and Teresa Carver of Newland; daughters and sons-in-law, Mary and Wayne Watts, Betty and Jim Smith of Lincolnton, Minnie and Gerald Johnson of Newland; brother, Rondia Jones of Newland; 19 grandchildren; and 22 great-grandchildren.

[SSDI, 07Feb1904 - 10Feb2001]

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

+2001, Lincolnton, Lincoln Co., NC, Obituary

The Charlotte Observer, (NC) - March 22, 2001

Mrs. Mary Jo Boone Lawing, 73, died Wednesday, March 21, 2001.

Her funeral service will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, March 24, 2001 at Pearl Baptist Church with the Rev. Robert Wensil and Rev. Harold Webb officiating. Graveside Services will follow at 2:30 p.m. at the Liberty Freewill Baptist Church cemetery in Marion, NC.

Mrs. Lawing was born on July 24, 1927 in McDowell County to the late W. O. and Mildred Ellis Boone. She was the wife of the late Newland Lawing.

She was preceded in death by a brother, Gene Boone of Thomasville, NC. She was a homemaker as well as a Nurse's Assistant.

Survivors include two step-sons, Scott Hollifield of Marion, NC and Stephen Lawing of Longmont, CO; 1 step-daughter, Carol Seymour of Hampton, Va; three brothers, James Boone and Charles Boone of Marion, NC and Ronnie Boone of Lexington, NC; five sisters, Vivian Krause and Katherine Blankenship of Marion, NC, Violet Woody of Hendersonville, NC, Willie Faye Conley of Old Fort, NC, and Edith Hyder of Lexington, NC; and three step-grandchildren.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2003, Lincolnton, Lincoln Co., NC, Obituary

The Charlotte Observer, (NC) - February 2, 2003

Mrs. Cenie Mae McCurry Alexander, age 91, of 321 Landers Chapel Road, Lincolnton died Friday, January 31, 2003 at Gaston Memorial Hospital [Gastonia, Gaston Co., NC].

Her funeral will be 3:00 p.m. Sunday, February 2, 2003 at Golden Valley United Methodist Church with Rev. Jessie Carswell officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.

Mrs. Alexander was born in Rutherford County, NC and was the daughter of the late A. T. and Mary Blankenship McCurry.

She was also preceded in death by her husband Mack Alexander; three brothers, Solon McCurry, Dewey McCurry and Lee McCurry; and one sister, Faye McCurry. Mrs. Alexander was a homemaker.

Survivors are one daughter, Jewell Vinson and husband Charles of Lincolnton; one grandson, Zachary Vinson of Lincolnton; two sisters, Peggy McCurry and Tiny Dixon both of Bostic; a number of nieces and nephews.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2003, Lincolnton, Lincoln Co., NC, Obituary

The Charlotte Observer, (NC) - April 22, 2003

Mr. Don Richard Irby, age 75, of 2232 Country Club Road died Monday, April 21, 2003 at Lincoln Medical Center.

His funeral service will be 11:00 AM Wednesday at First United Methodist Church with Reverend Carrol Lindsey, Reverend Harold Leatherman and Reverend Drew Southern officiating. Burial in Forest Lawn Cemetery.

Mr. Irby was born on August 10, 1927 in Huntington, WV to the late Albert and Mary Blankenship Irby. He worked as a project engineer in furniture manufacturing and was a World War II Army Veteran. Mr. Irby was an active member of First United Methodist Church, an usher and a member of the Men's Bible Class.

Survivors include his wife, Geraldine "Jerri' Irby of the home; son, David Allen Irby and wife, Theresa, of Lincolnton, NC; daughter, Janet Kay Davis and husband, Charlie, of Lincolnton, NC; grandchildren, Jennifer Irby Hilburn and husband, Chad, of Charlotte, NC, David A. Irby, Jr. of Lincolnton, NC, Duane L. Evans of Morgantown, WV, Ashley Evans of Lincolnton, NC; sister-in-law, Martha Irby; and a very special niece, Myra Taylor and husband, Gary.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

Macon

2007, Franklin, Macon Co., NC, Obituary

http://obitsforlife.com/obituary/245868/Simonds-Daphne.php

Daphne Duvall Simonds, 76, of Franklin, passed away Wed., February 14, 2007. A native of Macon County, she was born June 28th, 1930, the daughter of the late Steve Duvall and Bell Cody Duvall. Daphne retired from Verizon Telephone Co. where she worked as a telephone operator for 37 years. She was a member of Iotla Baptist Church and she loved to play bingo.

She is survived by two sons, Gene Donaldson of Franklin and Gary Donaldson of Raleigh; five grandchildren, Chris Donaldson, Justin Donaldson, Gary Donaldson, Jr., Timothy Donaldson and Stephen Donaldson; two nieces, Kathy Blankenship and Gwendolyn Phillips; and one nephew, Steve McFadden.

Funeral Services will be held at 3 p.m. Sunday, February 18, in the Chapel of Macon Funeral Home. Rev. Steve Reeves will officiate. Burial will be in the Woodlawn Cemetery.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2005, Otto, Macon Co., NC, Obituary

http://obitsforlife.com/obituary/245516/Crone-Larry-Dexter.php

Larry Dexter Crone, 47, of Otto, NC, entered into rest on Monday, May 23, 2005. A native of Rabun County, Georgia, he was the son of the late Ferd Crone and Burel Dixon Crone.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Becky Elzia. Larry worked at Walmart in Clayton, GA as a stocker. He attended Mulberry Methodist Church

He is survived by his wife, Shirley Castle Crone; three children, Brandon Crone of Otto, Christy Hamilton of Clarksville, GA and Michelle Beckwith of Montgomery, AL; three brothers, Donald Lee Crone of Hayesville, NC and Harold Crone and Dave Crone both of Clayton, GA; three sisters, Cathy Thompson of Clayton, GA, Diane Blankenship and Linda Lovett, both of Hayesville, NC; three grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral Services will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday, May 26, in the Chapel of Macon Funeral Home. Rev. Alton Dendy and Rev. Jimmy Galloway will officiate. Burial will be in the Howard Bradley Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Glenn Castle, Erwin Free, Tommy Shook, Dexter Shook, Andy Blankenship and Sam Waldroop.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2001, Nantahala Twp., Macon Co., NC, Aquone Baptist Church Cem.,

Duvall, Edith Wife of Thomas Rice

Rice, Thomas Son of Newberry Rice & Leota Blankenship
B. JULY 1, 1923- D. JULY 29, 2001

From phoneycutt(at)earthlink.net

Madison

2004, Mars Hill, Madison Co., NC, Obituary

http://obituaries.citizen-times.com/obituaries/obit.php?id=20015 , 2004-12-23

Charles E. Blankenship, 71, of 9885 Highway 23, died Wednesday, Dec. 22, 2004, at his residence. He was the son of the late Conley and Kitty Wyatt Blankenship. He was retired from Town House Bakery after 43 years. He was a member of Bald Creek Masonic Lodge 397 AF&AM and was serving as Tyler.

He is survived by his wife, Alma Ponder Blankenship; sons Owen Blankenship and his wife, Joan, and Randall Blankenship and his wife, Melaine, all of Mars Hill; sisters, Edna Hughes of Pineville, K.Y., Edith Franklin of Weaverville, Alma Thomas of Asheville, Shelby Jean Lloyd of Erwin, Tenn. and Mildred Metcalf of Flag Pond, Tenn.; brothers, Boyd Blankenship of Asheville, David Blankenship of Flag Pond, Tenn. and Clyde Blankenship of Mars Hill; grandchildren, Tiffany Hill and Adam, Zach, Jeremy and Andrea Blankenship; and great-grandchild, Michael Shelton.

A funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Friday at Upper Laurel Baptist Church, of which he was a member. The Revs. Cline Hensley Jr. and Eb Jenkins will officiate. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Graveside rites will be conducted by Bald Creek Masonic Lodge 397 AF&AM, which will open at 12:30 p.m.. The pallbearers will be Zach Thomas, Robert Bailey, Mitchell and Joe Willis, Brandon Gentry, Benjamin Michaelove and Ryan and Sean McClellan.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2004, Mars Hill, Madison Co., NC, Obituary

http://obituaries.citizen-times.com/obituaries/obit.php?id=20309 , 2005-01-02

Pearl Mae Blankenship, 89, of 288 Blankenship Road, died Friday, Dec. 31, 2004, at her residence. She was a lifelong resident of Madison County and a daughter of the late George and Sophronia Rice Arrington. She was the wife of the late Arch Blankenship.

Surviving are two daughters, JoAnn Castlewitz and husband, Glenn, of the home, Eulalia Blankenship of Mars Hill; two sons, E.L. Blankenship and wife, Louise, and George Blankenship and wife, Gail, all of Mars Hill; and eight grandchildren, Darrell and Gary Chandler, Vickie and Teddy Blankenship, Rhonda and Christie Chandler and Cathy and Jackie Blankenship; and six great-grandchildren.

The funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday at Ivy Ridge Church of God, of which she was a member. The Revs. Winston Lloyd and Eb Jenkins will officiate. Burial will follow in the Blankenship Family Cemetery.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2008, Mars Hill, Madison Co., NC, Obituary

The Weaverville Tribune, (NC) - December 25, 2008

Annie Hensley Cody, 80, of 1174 Long Branch Road went home to be with the Lord Tuesday, Dec. 16, 2008. She was a native of Madison County and the daughter of the late Elizie and Ethel Blankenship Hensley and was also preceded in death by her husband Fred V. Cody.

Annie had worked at Mills Manufacturing and Micro Switch. She enjoyed cooking and had fed many family and friends.

Surviving is her daughters Wilma C. Coates and husband Lloyd of Alexander, Janet C. Kindley and Teresa Fender both of Mars Hill; sons, Bruce Coleman Cody and wife Dianne and Warren Cody all of Mars Hill; sister, Eula Whitt and husband Clive Whitt of Marshall; 15 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; two nieces and host of family and friends.

A celebration of Annie's life was held at 2 pm Friday, Dec. 19, 2008, at Laurel Bend Baptist Church where she was a member. The Rev. Clayton Casteel, the Rev. Eb Jenkins and the Rev. Jerry Shelton officiated. A graveside service was held following the service at Upper Laurel Baptist Church Cemetery conducted by Rev. Cline Hensley Jr. Serving as pallbearers was:Alan Coates, Dwight, Bruce, Bobby and Kevin Cody, Jason and Phil Murray and R. S. Arrington.

[SSDI, 16Feb1928 - 16Dec2008]

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

+2009, Mars Hill, Madison Co., NC, Obituary

The Weaverville Tribune, (NC) - September 10, 2009

Ernie Flynn Edmonds, 79, of Mars Hill, passed away Friday, Sept. 4, 2009, at Mission Hospitals [Asheville, Buncombe Co., NC]. Mrs. Edmonds was born Dec. 25, 1929, in Madison County where she lived all her life. Ernie and her husband, Hal, operated a general store in the Petersburg community for over 25 years. In her later years she enjoyed working for Indian Gap retail stores.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Ellis and Ella Blankenship Flynn; husband, Hal Edmonds; and three brothers, Ralph, Carl and Sam Bryant.

She is survived by her daughters, Barbara Wyatt and Jean Ramsey; son, David Smiley Parker; five grandchildren, Tracy Hunter, Jerri Hunter, Brandon Holcombe and wife, Heather, Josh parker and wife, Beth, and Kerri Parker; 11 great-grandchildren; and a special friend, Faye Ramsey.

The funeral service was held at 2 pm on Monday, Sept. 7, 2009, in the chapel of Madison Funeral Home, with the Rev. Ken Parker and the Rev. Phillip Parker officiating. Burial followed in Mars Hill Baptist Church Cemetery with Chance and Tucker Hunter, Art Lehman, Mitchell Bailey, Michael and Matthew Cody serving as pallbearers; junior pallbearers were her great-granddaughters, Ashlyn, Adison and McKinley Holcombe, Dallas Hunter, Kailey Parker and Kaitlyn Chandler.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

Madison Co., NC, SSDI

Blankenship, Pearl A. 89, 28Oct1915 - 31Dec2004, Mars Hill, Madison, NC, NC-242-82-8882

Blankenship, Herman A. 96, 30Jan1904 - 18Oct2000, Mars Hill, Madison, NC, NC-242-44-0494

Blankenship, Charles E. 71, 23May1933 - 22Dec2004, Mars Hill, Madison, NC, NC-242-44-0180

McDowell

+2009, Dysartsville Twp., McDowell Co., NC, Obituary

Blankenship, Elijah Archibald, Son of Charles Wilson Blankenship & Alice S. Haynes

Shelby Star, from February 1 to February 2, 2009

Mrs. Belle Walker Blankenship, 90, of Dysartsville, passed away Friday, Jan. 30, 2009, at Cleveland Pines Nursing Home in Shelby. A native of McDowell County, Belle was born May 12, 1918, and was a daughter of the late Furman Duck Walker and Sarah Pyatt Walker. She was the oldest member of Dysartsville Baptist Church. She loved to quilt and was very talented in this area. Her husband, Eliga Blankenship and a son, Davie Hoyle Blankenship, preceded her in death.

Surviving Mrs. Blankenship are three children, Lorene Buchanan, of Dysartsville, Eddie Blankenship and wife, Lisa, of Shelby, and Audrey Hudson of Athens, Ga.; one brother, Frank Walker, of Gastonia; 11 grandchildren, 18 great-grandchildren and one great-great-granddaughter.

Funeral: Sunday, Feb. 1, 3 p.m. in Westmoreland Chapel. Burial: Dyartsville Baptist Church Cemetery Officiated by: The Revs. Aaron Vess, Bobby Gettys and Walker Toney

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

+2003, Marion, McDowell Co., NC, Obituary

Blankenship, Robert Grant, Son of Andrew Blankenship & Minnie ?

http://obituaries.citizen-times.com/obituaries/obit.php?id=1762 , 2003-03-09

Silas S. Blankenship, 72, died Friday, March 7, 2003, at The McDowell Hospital. He was born on Sep. 15, 1930, to the late Robert G. and Effie Denny Blankenship. He was a member of New Manna Baptist Church. His law enforcement career spanned 19 years in the Marion Police Dept. and culminated in retirement from the McDowell County Sheriff's Dept. following 13 years of service. More recently he was employed at the Bi-Lo Store in Marion. He was preceded in death by a great-grandson, Cody Blankenship. He was a loving husband, father and great-grandfather.

Surviving are his wife of 53 years, Joyce Allen Blankenship of the home; two sons, Bob Blankenship and Bill Blankenship; two daughters, Sonjia B. Ledbetter and Lisa B. Lovik, all of Marion; a brother, Earl Blankenship of Spruce Pine; a sister, Wilma Williams of Marion; 9 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.

The funeral services will be held at 3 p.m. Sunday at New Manna Baptist Church with Revs. Harry Nix, Bruce Ward and a special speaker, Josh Lovik officiating. Entombment will be in McDowell Memorial Park.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

+2005, Marion, McDowell Co., NC, Obituary

http://www.westmorelandfuneralhome.com/obits/obituary.php?id=40449

Mrs. Wilma Blankenship Williams, age 78, of Marion, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, January 5, 2005. Mrs. Williams was born in McDowell County on August 15, 1926 and was a daughter of the late Robert Grant Blankenship and Effie Irene Denny Blankenship. She was a member of Woodlawn Baptist Church and was retired from Coats American. Her home was always open to her family and her many special friends.

Her husband, John D. Williams, son, Keith Williams and brother, Silas Blankenship, preceded her in death.

Mrs. Williams is survived by one daughter Cheryl Boyter and husband Jeff of Marion; a brother, Earl Blankenship and wife Gladys of Spruce Pine; also two grandchildren, Joseph and Jacob Boyter survive Mrs. Williams.

A committal service will be held Friday, January 7, 2005 at 3:00 p.m. in the Chapel at Westmoreland Funeral Home & Crematory with Revs. Junior Bailey and Bill Williams officiating. Entombment will be at McDowell Memorial Park.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2005, Marion, McDowell Co., NC, Obituary

The Daily Courier, (Forest City, NC) - October 7, 2005

Charles E. Cable, Jr., 74, of Marion, died Wednesday, October 5, 2005, at Mission Hospitals in Asheville. A native of Swain County, he was a son of the late Charles E. and Essie Blankenship Cable.

He was preceded in death by a daughter, Joyce Sluder. He was a deacon at Bethel Baptist Church and was retired from Drexel Home Furnishings. He was an active Gideon.

He is survived by his wife, Melba Vincent Cable of the home; a daughter, Phyllis Revis of Marion; two sisters, Grace Whitehead of Wallard, Tenn., and Jean Caldwell of Jefferson; three grandchildren; and one great grandchild.

Funeral services will be held Friday at 6 p.m. in Westmoreland Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Jimmy Upton officiating. Burial will be in the McDowell Memorial Park on Saturday at 9 a.m.

[SSDI, 07Sep1931 - 05Oct2005]

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

+2007, Marion, McDowell Co., NC, Obituary

http://www.westmorelandfuneralhome.com/obits/obituary.php?id=40886

Roy Lee Blankenship, age 67, died Sunday, May 20, 2007, at his residence. He was born June 7, 1939 in McDowell County to the late Macon Grady Blankenship and Ola Mae McIntosh Blankenship. Mr. Blankenship was formerly employed at Broyhill Furniture Co. and was a beloved husband, father, grand and great-grandfather.

Roy leaves behind to cherish his memory, his wife Cathy Boone Blankenship of the home; two children: Randy Blankenship and his wife Karen, of Marion and Tony Blankenship and his wife Donna, of Old Fort; seven sisters: Eloise Ratcliff of Georgia, Virginia Anderson of Hickory, Anne Gregory of Old Fort, Mary Childers of Morganton, Lucille Robinson, Inez Mann and Norma Woody all of Marion; five grandchildren and twelve great-grandchildren.

A funeral service will be held on Tuesday, May 22, at 11:00 AM with the Revs Burl Ledford, Archie Cook and J. W. Mann officiating. Interment will be in Liberty Free Will Baptist Church Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Hospice of McDowell County, 575 Airport Road, Marion, NC 28752.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2009, Marion, McDowell Co., NC, Funeral

http://obituaries.citizen-times.com/obituaries/obit.php?id=62637 , 2009-05-04

Reba Mae Hoppes Blankenship, 81, died Saturday, May 2, 2009. Funeral 2 p.m. Tuesday, Pleasant Gardens Baptist Church. Visitation 1 to 2 p.m. prior at the church. Westmoreland Funeral Home assisting. www.westmorelandfuneralhome.com.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2009, Pleasant Gardens, McDowell Co., NC, Obituary

http://www.westmorelandfuneralhome.com/obits/obituary.php?id=40748

Reba Mae Hoppes Blankenship, age 81 of Pleasant Gardens, went to be with her Lord on Saturday, May 2, 2009 at Memorial Mission Hospital. A native of McDowell County she was born March 25, 1928 and was the only child of the late Wiley Lloyd and Mattie Robena Miller Hoppes. Reba was a loving wife, mother, grand and great grandmother and was a member of Pleasant Gardens Baptist Church for over 50 years. She was also a dedicated and caring friend who was always ready to assist those in need.

Deeply saddened by this loss are her husband Alton Blankenship of the home and two daughters, Betty Thornton and husband Dan and Kaye Thompson and husband, David; four grandchildren, Caroline, Rebecca, Daniel and Benji who enjoyed living with their grandparents during summers on the Hoppes Farm and six great grandchildren, Adair, Tavish, Davis, Jack, Harper and Mattie Marie.

A funeral service will be held on Tuesday, May 5, at 2:00 PM at Pleasant Gardens Baptist Church with Rev. Jerry Allen and the Rev. Dr. Dan Thornton officiating. Interment will be in McDowell Memorial Park.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2007, Old Fort, McDowell Co., NC, Funeral

http://obituaries.citizen-times.com/obituaries/obit.php?id=44574, 2007-05-21

Roy Lee Blankenship, 67, died Sunday, May 20, 2007, at his residence. The funeral will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Westmoreland Funeral Home.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

McDowell Co., NC, SSDI

Blankenship, Palmer G. 69-70, 11May1930 - 06May2000, Nebo, McDowell, NC, NC-238-42-2092

Blankenship, Belle W. 90, 12May1918 - 30Jan2009, Nebo, McDowell, NC, NC-240-22-7927

Blankenship, Guy 68, 20Mar1938 - 25Nov2006, Marion, McDowell, NC, NC-238-54-4034

Blankenship, Reba M. 81, 25Mar1928 - 02May2009, Marion, McDowell, NC, NC-241-34-7545

Blankenship, Silas S. 72, 15Sep1930 - 07Mar2003, Marion, McDowell, NC, NC-246-32-0613

Son of Robert Grant Blankenship & Effie Irene Denny

Blankenship, Coy L. 71, 09May1934 - 26Dec2005, Marion, McDowell, NC, MO-499-32-7398

Blankenship, Roy L. 67, 07Jun1939 - 20May2007, Old Fort, McDowell, NC, NC-239-56-8297

Mecklenburg

2000, Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., NC, Obituary

The Charlotte Observer, (NC) - October 31, 2000

Sally Clark Zimmerman, 78, of Charlotte died Sunday, October 29, 2000 at Presbyterian Hospital. Funeral services will be held 2 PM Wednesday, November 1 from the Dilworth Chapel of Hankins & Whittington Funeral Service, 1111 East Blvd., with Rev. Richard Hanson officiating. Interment will follow in Forest Lawn East Cemetery in Matthews.

Born October 26, 1922 in Grand Rapids, MI, Mrs. Zimmerman was a daughter of the late George and Beatrice Clark. She attended High Point College before joining the US Navy during World War II, where she served as a WAVE. Mrs. Zimmerman was a homemaker.

Survivors include her husband of 48 years, Paul D. Zimmerman; four children, Paul D. Zimmerman, Jr. of Franklin, KY, Polly Curtin and her husband, Scott of Charlotte, Katherine Blankenship and her husband, Eric of Kingwood, TX, and John Zimmerman and his wife, Trina of Fort Mill, SC; nine grandchildren, Christopher Curtin, Leslie Sosa, Whitney Zimmerman, Casey Blankenship, Tyler Blankenship, Hunter Blankenship, Ryan Zimmerman, Justin Zimmerman, and Kristen Zimmerman.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

+2001, Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., NC, Obituary

The Charlotte Observer, (NC) - January 25, 2001

Mr. Robert B. Wallace, 93, of Charlotte, died Wednesday, January 24, 2001 at Presbyterian Hospital. Born January 27, 1907 in Farwell, Michigan, Mr. Wallace was a son of the late James Henry Wallace and Ida Clink Wallace. He retired in 1972 from A&P Bakery after twenty-eight years of employment.

Mr. Wallace is survived by his wife of nearly 60 years, Montese B. Wallace, and his son, Robert L. Wallace of Charlotte.

He was preceded in death by a sister, Lida W. Hurtt; brother, Henry Wallace; and his mother-in-law and father-in-law, Lectie M. Blankenship and Ernest L. Blankenship.

A graveside service will follow at 11:30 AM in Elmwood Cemetery with the Reverend Dr. John E. Hill officiating.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2001, Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., NC, Obituary

http://www.genealogybuff.com/nc/randolph/webbbs_config.pl/noframes/read/338

Charlie Franklin Dunn, 63, of 723 Walnute Ave., died Tuesday, July 24, 2001, at his home. Funeral service will be 2 p.m. Friday at Hamer Creek Baptist Church, with the Rev. Alex Willoughby and the Rev. Gary Long officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. He was a retired employee of Parks Elevator Co.

Surviving are wife, Ellen Blankenship Dunn of the home; daughter, Tammy D. Ogle of Edgemoor, S.C.; brother, Pete Dunn of Troy; sister, Nancy D. Tedder of Mt. Gilead; two grandchildren.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2002, Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., NC, Obituary

The Charlotte Observer, (NC) - March 15, 2002

Eula Mae Wallace, 86, of 700 Seldon Avenue, Charlotte, died March 13, 2002.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, March 16, 2002 at Crawford Funeral Home Chapel, Lancaster, SC, Rev. James Thomas officiating. Burial will be in Camp Creek A.M.E. Zion Church Cemetery.

Mrs. Wallace was born April 27, 1915 in Lancaster, SC, daughter of the late Mary Massey Baskin, widow of the late John Wallace.

Surviving are her sons, Mercer Blankenship of Asheville, NC, Steve Blankenship of Rock Hill, SC and Dave Blankenship of Charlotte; daughter, Rosemary Hubbard of Charlotte, NC; brother, Melvin Massey of Randletown, MD; and sisters, Katie Brown of Lancaster, SC, Willie Williams of Winston Salem, NC and Catherine Baskin of Fayetteville, NC.

Mrs. Wallace was a friend to the Rowe and Blankenship families for 60 years.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2002, Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., NC, Obituary

The Charlotte Observer, (NC) - October 26, 2002

Henry Benjamin Hrabanek, 83, of Charlotte, NC, died on Thursday, October 24, 2002, at Sardis Oaks Nursing Home. Mr. Hrabanek was born on January 25, 1919, in New York City, son of Bozena Filp Hrabanek and Karel Ludwig Hrabanek.

He graduated from Mineola High School, attended Brooklyn Polytechnic Institute, and graduated from King's Business College. He worked as an accountant, and later as a manufacturer's representative. He was a member of the Freemasons, Joppa Lodge, and a long-time member of Providence Presbyterian Church where he served as an Elder, Deacon, Sunday school teacher and church treasurer.

Mr. Hrabanek is survived by his loving wife of 57 years, Dorothy Anne Patterson Hrabanek, whom he married on March 31, 1945; his children, Ann Blankenship and her husband Mac, of Salisbury, NC, Marcia Ingle and her husband Danny, Susan Patterson and her husband John, all of Charlotte, and Toni Holloman and husband Ben, of Chapel Hill, NC. Also surviving are 9 grandchildren, Malcolm, Benjamin, Ann Elizabeth, and Martha Ellen Blankenship, Jeni Ingle Jacobus, and her husband Dave, Lori Ingle, Andi Patterson, Nicholas and Hart Holloman.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM on Sunday, October 27, 2002, at the Providence Presbyterian Church, 10140 Providence Road, Charlotte, NC, with the Reverend C. Walter McCanless and the Reverend Roy W. Coker officiating. Interment will be in the church cemetery.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2003, Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., NC, Obituary

The Charlotte Observer, (NC) - February 24, 2003

Hilda Elizabeth Dawson Hambley, widow of the late Gilbert Foster Hambley, of Charlotte, died February 21, 2003 at Presbyterian Hospital. She was a native of Suffolk, VA, but moved to New Orleans, LA as a very young child. She was the daughter of the late George Sutherland Dawson and Hilda Moore Dawson Benneca. Until her retirement in December of 1980, she was Administrative Officer of the United States Small Business Administration.

Mrs. Hambley is survived by a son, Coleman Moore Hambley of Charlotte, and a daughter, Elizabeth Hambley Wilson and husband, John, of New Orleans, LA, and three grandchildren, Scott, Elizabeth (Lisa) and Gilbert Blankenship .

She attended Loyola University in New Orleans. Mrs. Hambley was a member of the Loyola University Alumni Association, the Lane Chapter of the United Daughters of the Confederacy, Los Tiempos Book Club, the Liberty Hall Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution, Mecklenburg Historical Society, Rowan County Historical Society, Charlotte Garden Club, Charlotte Memorial Hospital Auxiliary, Little Theatre Auxiliary, Opera Guild of Charlotte, Mint Museum of Art, Friendship Force, Senior Scholars, Friends of the Library at Queens College and Christ Episcopal Church. She was formerly a member of Women Executives; also Mecklenburg Nursing Home Advisory Committee, Mecklenburg Mental Health Board, and the Council on Aging.

A memorial service will be held 2 PM Wednesday, February 26, 2003 at Christ Episcopal Church, 1412 Providence Road, Charlotte.

[SSDI, 11Dec1911 - 21Feb2003]

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2003, Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., NC, Funeral

The Charlotte Observer, (NC) - July 24, 2003

Ellen Blankenship Dunn, 72, of Charlotte, died July 22, 2003. Visitation 1-2 PM Saturday at Hamer Creek Baptist Church, Mt. Gilead; service, 2 PM. Interment in church cemetery. Edwards Funeral Home of Mt. Gilead in charge

[SSDI 09Feb1931 - 22Jul2003]

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2003, Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., NC, Obituary

The Charlotte Observer, (NC) - September 6, 2003

Mr. Robert 'Bob' Hoskins, 73, of Charlotte, died Thursday, September 4, 2003 at his home.

His funeral service will be held 2 PM Monday, September 8, in the Wilson Chapel of Hankins and Whittington Funeral Service, 5301 Albemarle Road, with the Reverend John Harrill of Hickory Grove Baptist Church officiating. Interment will follow in Sunset Memory Gardens.

Born May 13, 1930 in Balkan, KY, a son of the late George and Sarah Cupp Hoskins, he served with the U.S. Army briefly in World War II and then received the Purple Heart during his service in the Korean War. Mr. Hoskins retired following a 32 year career in aircraft maintenance with Eastern Airlines.

Mr. Hoskins is survived by his wife of 18 years, Dorothy Hickman Hoskins; three sons, Robert Hoskins and his wife, Diane, of Hollywood, FL, Joseph Hoskins of Hialeah, FL, and George Hoskins and his wife, Julia, of Mt. Dora, FL; one step-daughter, Jeanene Oxentine and her husband, Eric, of Marshville, NC; one step-son, Scott Blankenship of Plant City, FL; four grandchildren, Kyle, Timmy, Chloe and Colby; three brothers, Dillard Hoskins of Chicago, IL, Willy Hoskins of Hialeah and Curtis Hoskins of Mason, OH; and two sisters, Bessie McDaniel of Indianapolis, IN, and Linda Jones of Pineville, KY.

Mr. Hoskins' brother, Clay, preceded him in death.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2003, Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., NC, Obituary

The Charlotte Observer, (NC) - October 10, 2003

Mr. Thomas Monroe Luffman 'Monty', 70, of Charlotte, died Tuesday, October 7, 2003 at home.

Funeral services in celebration of his life will be conducted at 10:00 AM Saturday, from the Chapel of Heritage Funeral Home with Reverend N.C. 'Buddy' Strickland officiating. Interment will follow the service in the Sylvan Abbey Mausoleum of Forest Lawn East Cemetery.

Mr. Luffman was born on November 30, 1932 in Garland, West Virginia to the late Walter and Edna Myers Luffman. One brother Donald Ramon Luffman also preceded Mr. Luffman in death. On April 26, 1978

Monty married his loving wife, the former Shelby Woznick. Monty and Shelby shared 25 years of marriage and seven wonderful children. He held various positions at the Western Auto Supply Company until his retirement.

Survivors include his beloved wife, Shelby Luffman, of Charlotte; children, Don Luffman, of Chesapeake, VA, Debbie Blankenship, of Houston, TX, Lynn Kahmeyer, of Pratt, KS, Rich DeNell, of Ft. Washington, MD, Tom Luffman, of Cape Charles, VA, Kim Stewart, of Charlotte, NC, Elaine Smith, of Pratt, KS; and 10 loving grandchildren.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

+2004, Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., NC, Obituary

The Charlotte Observer, (NC) - March 27, 2004

Mrs. Mary Blankenship Kennedy died on March 25, 2004 at Sharon Towers in Charlotte, North Carolina. Mary was born on the banks of the Cousa River in Alabama on December 14, 1908 to Elias Blankenship and Maggie Bell Blankenship.

She was preceded in death by her husband of 50 years, Robert M. Kennedy, as well as her brothers, Benjamin Blankenship, Malcolm Brittian Blankenship, Mercer J. Blankenship and A.V. Blankenship, and by her sister, Margaret Blankenship Johns.

She is survived by her twin sister, Delia Pettus Blankenship. She was also survived by many nieces and nephews and many great-nieces and nephews.

Mary was a member of Trinity Presbyterian Church. She graduated from Central High School and Queens College and was an alumna of Julliard School of Music. She taught fifth and sixth grades in the Charlotte School System, and gave private piano lessons. Her earliest memory of music was watching her Mother playing the piano and her love of highly classical music continued throughout her life. She served as organist for several area churches and was a member of the American Guild of Organists. She was also a member of the Delhom Service League at the Charlotte Mint Museum. Mary loved beautiful flowers and working in her yard.

Funeral services will be held 11 am Monday, March 29, 2004 at Trinity Presbyterian Church, 3115 Providence Rd., Charlotte, with the Reverend Dr. Richard B. Newsome officiating. Burial at Oaklawn Cemetery will be private.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2004, Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., NC, Memorial

The Charlotte Observer, (NC) - April 5, 2004

Joan Turner Roberts was such a soft, sweet teddy bear of a person herself, it seemed only natural that she would be surrounded by the cuddly creatures. Joan Turner Roberts, 57, former director of the Nursing and Human Services Division at CPCC, died March 29 at home of ovarian cancer. Willing to lend a hand When David Roberts met Joan Turner on a blind date in 1969, he noticed her shyness. "She was always a little introverted until the last 10 years," he said. "Then she came out more and more." He also noticed how helpful she was. "She would do anything for anybody and never had a bad thought about anyone." They married on March 14, 1970, and added son Keith and daughter Whitney (Blankenship). Keith and wife Amanda have since added grandchildren Colton and Emma. Joan was always willing to lend a hand, and the many condolence cards David has received from folks at CPCC praise that trait. "They all say what a wonderful person she was, always willing to help," he said. Many who noticed that fine attribute and sent cards were just acquaintances - not even her firm friends, her husband said. Joan started at CPCC in 1988 in a different division. After moving to Richmond for 18 months, she returned in 1997. She was administrative assistant for the nursing and human services division, where she worked until her illness set in. * Her first bear Joan's bear collection started about 18 years ago when a Raintree neighbor gave her the first one. Since then, her collection has grown to 200 or more and includes Cherished Teddys, Boyd Bears and countless others purchased in her travels. "We used to travel a lot when the kids were younger," David said. "We were in our 30s and it was probably the happiest times of our life. She wasn't working and spent a lot of time with her girlfriends playing tennis, lying around the pool and doing volunteer work." They traveled to Hawaii, the Virgin Islands, Palm Springs and San Francisco. They had planned a cruise to Alaska in August, but chemo couldn't chase her cancer away, he said. Joan's friend Joan Bolton never missed a day calling or visiting her every week, David said. Her husband, Peter, had also known Joan Roberts for 13 years. "She was welcoming, open, honest and helpful," he said. "She enjoyed life and whatever work there was to do, she helped do it." * Easy to buy for She loved her teddy bears, David said. "She was very easy to buy birthday, Christmas or anniversary gifts for. Some came from all over - Charleston, Williamsburg, or when we'd go someplace if she saw one, she'd buy it. They're everywhere." David built shelves for her collection and most are in "her room," where she did crafts and used her computer. Ten bears sit in the family room near the fireplace. "What I'm going to do is make Joan's room into a bear room, a playroom for the grandchildren - if I can get them all in there," David said. "They're all sizes, shapes, some registered, some not," he said. "She gave some away and was in the process of picking out Boyd Bears for friends. She wasn't finished and wanted me to give them to girlfriends, sisters and in-laws to remember her." The bears will be treasured for sure, but they won't be needed to remember Joan.

[SSDI, 08Jan1947 - 29Mar2004]

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2004, Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., NC, Obituary

The Charlotte Observer, (NC) - April 19, 2004

Ms. Mamie Roxie Smith, 67, died Friday, April 16, 2004 at her home in Charlotte. Ms. Smith, an employee of Admiration Hosiery Mill for over 20 years, was born May 11, 1936 in Danville, VA, a daughter of the late William and Gladys Elliott.

She is survived by her son, Christopher Smith of Charlotte; and three sisters, Jewel Martin of Charlotte, Lois Farmer of Greenville, SC and Wanda Blankenship of Locust.

A funeral service will be held at 11:00 AM Tuesday, April 20 in the Mausoleum Chapel of Sunset Memory Gardens with the Reverend Dennis Hilton officiating.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2004, Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., NC, Obituary

The Charlotte Observer, (NC) - December 15, 2004

Mr. Name: Arthur "Lee" Jones, 73, of 3526 High Ridge Road, Charlotte, NC, died Monday morning after an extended battle with leukemia. Born September 22, 1931 to Pinkney Ralph Jones and Kate Keever in Ellenboro NC,

Lee served as an Army medic in Germany during World War II. In 1956 he married Guynell Lawing of Gilkey, NC. After their marriage, they moved to Charlotte and Lee began working at Douglas Missile Plant. From there, in 1963, Lee became a car salesman and remained in car sales until 2001 when he retired from Infiniti of Charlotte due to his illness. He was a member of Matthews Presbyterian Church, Matthews, NC. Foremost in Lee's life was his family and his enduring Christian faith.

He is survived by his wife of 48 years, Guynell Lawing Jones, a homemaker; and his son, Gregory Lawing Jones of Wilmington; as well as his remaining brothers and sisters, Annie Belle Robbins, Henry Ted Jones, Bob Jones, Emma Sue Ayers, Rev. Perry Jones, Katie Lou Wells, John Wesley Jones, JoAnn Blankenship, Rev. David Jones, all of Rutherford County, and Ray Keever of Oak Ridge, Tennessee.

A graveside service will be held at Round Hill Baptist Church in Union Mills on December 16 at 1:30 p.m. with his brothers, the Reverend Perry Jones and the Reverend David Jones, officiating.

[SSDI, Arthur L Jones 22Sep1931 - 13Dec2004]

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

+2004, Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., NC, Obituary

The Charlotte Observer, (NC) - September 22, 2004

Mrs. Bessie Isabella Griffin Blankenship, of Charlotte, died Monday, September 20, 2004 at Carolinas Medical Center. She was born October 23, 1911 in the New Salem community of Union County, to the late Elias M and Talitha Cumi Griffin.

A graduate of New Salem High School and the Mercy Hospital School of Nursing in Charlotte, she was a Registered Nurse. She was a long time member of Pritchard Memorial Baptist Church and was active in the Mercy Hospital Nursing Alumni Association and the NC Nurses Association.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Malcolm Brittain Blankenship, Sr. and daughter, Jane Ellen Blankenship.

She is survived by her son, Malcolm B. Blankenship , Jr., his wife Ann (who loved and cared for her closely as a daughter), and their children, Malcolm B. Blankenship III, Benjamin Heath Blankenship , Ann Elizabeth Blankenship and Martha Ellen Blankenship , and many nieces and nephews.

She was the last of ten brothers and sisters raised on a farm in Union County, whose closeness inspired us all, as did mom's spirit of faith, kindness, independence, love and interest in all those she knew. This sustained her for more than 92 years among friends, family, neighbors, church and several generations of children in her neighborhood, whom she befriended over the years to the end, and whose visits were a great pleasure to her.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Friday, September 24, 2004 at Pritchard Memorial Baptist Church. Interment will follow in Sharon Memorial Park.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

+2005, Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., NC, Obituary

The Charlotte Observer, (NC) - February 1, 2005

Mr. David Blake Elms, 92, died January 31, 2005 at Liberty Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.

A service to celebrate his life will be at 2:30 PM Wednesday, February 2, 2005 at Forest Lawn West Cemetery, Reverend Bill Saylor officiating.

Mr. Elms was born in Charlotte, NC on July 17, 1912 to Richard Brewer and Jeanette Blankenship Elms. He served in the Army during World War II in Europe, and retired from Sealtest Foods with 37 years of service.

Surviving are his wife of 63 years, Lois Montieth Elms, and a number of nieces and nephews.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2005, Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., NC, Obituary

The Charlotte Observer, (NC) - November 23, 2005

Mrs. Dotty Blankenship Hoskins, age 68, of Charlotte, died Saturday (November 19, 2005) at the residence of her daughter, Jeanene Oxentine in Marshville.

A Memorial Service will be conducted at 1:00 PM Saturday (November 26, 2005) at the Davis Funeral Chapel, officiated by Reverend Brian Ayers. Mrs. Hoskins will be interred at a later date at Sunset Memory Gardens in Charlotte.

Mrs. Hoskins was born on December 29, 1936, in Miami, Florida, a daughter of the late Emil Hickman and Elsie Shurter Hickman. She was a loving wife and mother. She was quite active in Boy Scouts as well as Girl Scouts. She had a lengthy career in banking and retired from Bank of America at the age of 62.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Hoskins, her father, Emil Hickman, brother, George Hickman, and parents, Elsie Stanfield and step-father, Luther Stanfield.

Survivors include one daughter, Jeanene Oxentine and husband, Eric of Marshville; one son, Scott Blankenship and wife Rebecca of Plant City, Florida; two step-sons, Robert Hoskins and wife Diane of Hollywood, Florida, George Hoskins and daughter-in-law, Julie of Florida; four grandchildren, Colby Oxentine, Landon Oxentine, Kyle Hoskins, Chloe Hoskins.

The family will receive friends Saturday (November 26, 2005) from 1:30 PM until 2:30 PM following the service at the Davis Funeral Home in Monroe, 1003 East Franklin Street.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2005, Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., NC, Obituary

The Charlotte Observer, (NC) - December 12, 2005

Mrs. Helderman died December 10, 2005 at her home in Charlotte.

She is survived by her husband, Col. Charles F. Helderman; her children, Mrs. Phyllis Blankenship and her husband Jon of Fort Mill, SC; Mr. Bryan Raby and his wife Sue, Ms. Patricia Raby and Mrs. Vickie Mayer and her husband Drew, all of Charlotte. She is also survived by four grandchildren, Mrs. Christy Price of Wayland, NY, Jon A. Blankenship of Fort Mill, SC, Miss Leslie Mayer and Miss Dana Mayer of Charlotte; and four great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her first husband, Carl B. Raby, Sr. Mrs. Helderman was a native Charlottean and a lifelong member of Pritchard Memorial Baptist Church.

At her request, there will be no service.

[SSDI, Minnie K. Raby - 03Apr1918 - 10Dec2005]

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2006, Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., NC, Obituary

The Charlotte Observer, (NC) - May 10, 2006

Mr. Stephen Fanklin "Rue" Jones, III, 65, a native Charlottean, died Saturday, May 6, 2006. He was a victim of an automobile accident. "Rue" was born on October 24, 1940, son of the late Stephen Franklin Jones, Jr. and Katharine Gossett Jones, and a graduate of Myers Park High School, Oak Ridge Military Academy, and Ringling School of Art. He was in retail for most of his life, and presently with Tommy Bahama in Myrtle Beach, SC.

"Rue" is survived by a twin sister, Stephanie Jones Pettit; sister, Clayton Jones; nephews, Vann Blankenship , Charlie Blankenship , and David Hicks; and niece, Kitty Hicks.

He is preceded in death by brother, Ben Jones. He was a collector of fine art, had an expertise in decorating, was a sports enthusiast, and had a great gift of gab and quick wit. His beloved pets were Squeaky, U-2, and Rue 2. While living in Little River, SC, he was surrounded by great friends.

A graveside service will be held at 11:00 AM Thursday, May 11, 2006 at Forest Lawn West Cemetery on Freedom Drive, Charlotte.

[SSDI, Stephen Franklin Jones - 24Oct1940 - 06May2006]

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2006, Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., NC, Obituary

The Charlotte Observer, (NC) - October 6, 2006

Mrs. Frances Hart Lay 'Sue', 77, of 9914 Harwood Lane, Charlotte, NC, died Wednesday, October 4, 2006 at Huntersville Oak, Huntersville, NC. She was a native of Gaston County, daughter of the late Robert Earl Hart and Ruby Stewart Hart.

Funeral service is 11:00 AM Saturday, October 7, 2006, in the Founders Chapel of McLean Funeral Directors, Gastonia, with Rev. Wes Judy officiating. Mrs. Lay's grandson, Shawn Howard, will be soloist. Interment in Armstrong Cemetery.

Survivors include her daughters and son-in-law, Cathy and Chris Fisher of Charlotte, Diann Wilson and Darlene Lay of Charlotte, and Carolyn Lay of Denver; brother, Gene Hart of Florida; sister, Barbara Blankenship of Virginia; grandchildren, Donna Hayes, Howard Shope, Tina Tackett, Shawn Howard, Christy Rhom, Christopher Rhom, Miranda Lay, and Emily Lay; nine great grandchildren; and one great great grandchild.

In addition to her parents, Mrs. Lay was preceded in death by her husband, Howard Charles Lay, and daughter, Linda Joyce Lay.

[SSDI, 04Nov1928 - 04Oct2006]

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

+2006, Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., NC, Obituary

The Charlotte Observer, (NC) - December 15, 2006

Mrs. Margaret Blankenship Waters, 77, of Charlotte, died December 12, 2006 at Presbyterian Hospital, Main in Charlotte. A native of Gaston County, she was a daughter of the late James E. and Chattie Mae Bolick Blankenship.

Funeral service is 11:00 AM Saturday, December 16, at Thrift Baptist Church, with Pastor Gene Lathan officiating. Interment in Forest Lawn West. Mrs. Waters was a retired beautician and member of Thrift Baptist Church.

She is survived by three nephews and best friend and cousin, Gail Adams.

In addition to her parents, Mrs. Waters was preceded in death by her husband, Marvin Lewis Waters, Sr.

[SSDI, 26Dec1928 - 12Dec2006]

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

+2008, Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., NC, Obituary

The Charlotte Observer, (NC) - June 24, 2008

Mrs. Joan Mildred Brooks Plemmons, of Charlotte, died Sunday, June 22, 2008 at Presbyterian Hospital. She was born on July 11, 1936 in Candler, NC to Harold Franklin and Mildred Blankenship Brooks.

Interment will be in Forest Lawn West Cemetery. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m., on Wednesday, June 25, at Covenant United Methodist Church, Dr. Larry Kimel officiating.

Joan attended Laurel Hill School and graduated from Candler High School in 1954 as Salutatorian of her class. She attended Western Carolina College where she majored in English and Social Studies. She was named to Who's Who in American Colleges and Universities. After graduation in 1958, she taught at Derita Junior High in Charlotte. In 1959, she married Frank Ernest Plemmons. She stayed at home with her children for 10 years and returned to teaching in 1969. She was assigned to J. T. Williams Junior High School as the Charlotte Mecklenburg system began the process of integration. Joan taught 7th, 8th and 9th grades over the years. She taught for 22 years at J. T. Williams and then transferred to Coulwood Middle School where she taught for 5 years prior to her retirement in 1995. She was named Teacher of The Year for Coulwood Middle in 1992. She was a member of Covenant United Methodist church and active in neighborhood and community organizations.

Survivors include her husband of 49 years, Frank Ernest Plemmons; son and daughter-in-law, Jeff and Kathy Plemmons of Gastonia; daughter and son-in-law, Jana and Eddie Griggs of Hendersonville; brother and sister-in-law, Lynn and Alla Brooks of Candler; granddaughters, Kirby Plemmons and Avery Griggs; sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2008, Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., NC, Obituary

The Charlotte Observer, (NC) - November 9, 2008

Mrs. Patricia Ramey Mazzaferro, age 63, of Charlotte, died Friday, November 7, 2008 at Presbyterian Hospital - Matthews. Born July 28, 1945 in Norfolk, VA, she was the daughter of the late Thomas Edison Ramey and Ethel Blankenship Ramey.

Mrs. Mazzaferro retired in 2005 as a registrar of the Charlotte-Mecklenburg School System after 25 years of service. She was a member of Mint Hill Baptist Church.

The memorial service to celebrate the life of Patricia Ramey Mazzaferro will be held 3:00 PM Monday, November 10, 2008 at McEwen Funeral Service - Mint Hill Chapel with The Reverend Lee Proctor officiating. Burial will be private.

Survivors include her husband of 41 years, Kenneth E. Mazzaferro of the home; a daughter, Angela M. Mazzaferro of Charlotte; a brother and sister-in-law, Paul and Phyllis Ramey of Charlotte; a niece, Lisa Mace and her husband, Robert, of Midland; and a nephew, Michael Ramey and his wife, Dawn, of Oak Island.

In addition to her parents, Mrs. Mazzaferro was preceded in death by a brother, Thomas Ramey.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2009, Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., NC., Obituary

www.aikenstandard.com , 8/20/2009 8:45 PM

Eunice Williams Green , Entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, Aug. 11, 2009, Ms. Eunice Williams Green of Charlotte, N.C., formerly of Graniteville. She was the daughter of the late Luther Ernest Williams and the late Effie Jennings Williams. She was born in Graniteville on April 23, 1929. She was a self-employed merchant for many years in the Graniteville area prior to moving to North Carolina.

She is survived by daughters, Nancy Green and Darnell Dominquez; a sister, Annie Blankenship and two grandchildren. She will be greatly missed by her family, friends and all whose lives she touched.

A graveside service will be held on Saturday, Aug. 22, 2009, at 1 p.m. at the Williams Family Cemetery in Graniteville with Rev. Gene Wilson officiating. Family and friends are asked to meet at the graveside by 12:45 p.m.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2000, Cornelius, Mecklenburg Co., NC, Obituary

The Charlotte Observer, (NC) - February 28, 2000

Zachary Francis Blankenship, 11 months, of Cornelius died Friday, February 25, 2000 at Brenner's Children's Hospital, as a result of injuries received in an automobile accident. Born March 22, 1999 in Wilkesboro, NC, he was the son of Tonia Jo Burdett & Leslie Jerome Blankenship.

In addition to his parents, survivors include; maternal grandparents, Allan Burdett of Cornelius and Brenda Carol Curtis of Charlotte; maternal great-grandparents, Martha Jo Burdett of Charlotte and Mary & Woody Mathis of Winston-Salem.

Funeral services will be conducted at 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, February 29, 2000, at the Cavin-Cook Funeral Home Chapel, Huntersville, with Rev. Rodney Denton officiating. Burial will follow at Mt. Zion Community Cemetery, Cornelius.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2006, Cornelius, Mecklenburg Co., NC, Obituary

The Charlotte Observer, (NC) - January 14, 2006

Paula Elaine Wimmer Ms. Wimmer, formerly of Cornelius, NC, died December 31, 2005 in Geneva, Switzerland. A memorial service will be held 2 p.m. Sunday, January 15, 2006 at New Beginnings Moravian Church, 201 Seagle Street, Huntersville, NC (704-992-2003). The service will be conducted by the Reverends Christopher Thore and William McElveen.

Paula was born November 12, 1978 to Robert Allen and Carol Joan Wimmer in Winston-Salem, NC. Paula grew up in Forsyth County, NC. She attended elementary and junior high school in Forsyth County. She moved to Versoix, Switzerland in 1993 with her family and attended her first year of high school at College Du'Leman. She returned to the USA in 1994, to attend Oak Hill Academy, Mouth of Wilson, VA, and graduated in 1996. Paula had become a European very quickly and her heart was always in Switzerland although she was living and attending school in the USA. Upon her graduation from high school, she returned to Geneva with her parents, where she attended Webster University. Paula worked in Geneva, as a clothing store manager, at a law firm, and was working as a personal assistant to the Chief Finance Officer at Safinvest, S.A. for the last 3 1/2 years. This was a job that Paula loved dearly and it was with this company that she found her European family, looking forward to going to work each day. She was also enrolled in a certificate program, STEP Foundation Certificate in International Trust Management. Paula was in the process of applying for her Swiss citizenship in the country that she loved, Switzerland.

A memorial service was held in Geneva for Paula on Wednesday, January 4, 2006. This service was attended by family, close friends, and her close colleagues.

Paula was preceded in death by her maternal grandparents, Fred Alton and Fannie Ethel Blankenship Conner, and her paternal grandfather, Allen Berkley Wimmer.

She is survived by her parents, Robert Allen and C. Joan Wimmer of Cornelius, NC; her brother and sister-in-law, A. Jason and Jennifer L. Wimmer of Wake Forest, NC; her paternal grandmother, Mary E. Wimmer of Salisbury, NC; and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2009, Cornelius/Lake Norman, Mecklenburg Co., NC, Obituary

Charlotte Observer , October 4, 2009

Mr. Charles Benton Blankenship (9/7/1932-10/2/2009) of Cornelius/Lake Norman left this earth Friday, October 2, 2009 after an extended illness. He is survived by his beloved wife of 57 years, Betty Taylor Blankenship, originally of Lumberton, NC. In addition, he is survived by his son Harry Blankenship and wife Lou Ann of Belmont, NC and their sons Mitch of Belmont, NC and Taylor of Jacksonville, FL. He is also survived by three daughters, Sylvia Stallings of Chicago, IL, Barbara Blankenship and her son Bernie of Cornelius, NC, and Beth Frink, husband Mike and their sons, Drew and Bert of Sunset Beach, NC, and one great-grandson, Skylar Blankenship.
He is survived by three brothers, Winston of LA, Hue of MS, and James of MO. He is predeceased by his father, TR Blankenship, his mother, Allie King Blankenship and his brothers, George, Tom, Bill, John Lloyd, Jack and Lewis.

His love of God, family and country inspired a life long example of personal strength, hard work, solid ethics and unending, unconditional love for those fortunate to know him. Charles worked tirelessly in the Institutional Food Services Industry designing and installing kitchens and restaurants. Charlie served as deacon and on numerous committees for Southside Baptist Church in Charlotte. Through RA he established a basketball league. His mission work extended into Mexico, Japan, Taiwan, Korea. He was a faithful supporter of Barium Springs Home for Children and is recognized as a Paul Harris Fellow through Rotary International Foundation. He was also a charter member of Lake Norman Baptist Church. His business travels took him all over the world. His self-education, sense of humor, and compassion for others provided him the great gift of relating experiences and stories of others, always leaving us with his special lessons and views of the world. He would share with all who would listen. He left his earth as one of its smartest and most beloved inhabitants.

Funeral services are scheduled at Lake Norman Baptist Church Monday October 5 at 12:00 noon with visitation from 10:30 to 12:00 prior to the service at the church.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2004, Hickory Grove, Mecklenburg Co., NC, Funeral

There is also a Hickory Grove in Polk Co., NC, JIM

The Charlotte Observer, (NC) - May 23, 2004

Gladys Allene Blankenship Williams, 79, died May 22, 2004.

Funeral is 3 PM Monday at Sharon Baptist Church, Sharon. Interment in church cemetery.

[SSDI, 26Nov1924 - 22May2004]

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2007, Matthews, Mecklenburg Co., NC, Obituary

http://www.thetimesnews.com/articles/james-6387-preston-wicker.html

Mr. James Preston Wicker, 85, of Matthews, died Wednesday, Oct. 3, 2007. Survivors include a son, James Preston Wicker Jr. of Chapel Hill; a daughter, Susan Blankenship of Matthews; and three grandchildren.

The funeral will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, Oct. 5, 2007, at the Rich & Thompson Chapel in Graham. Burial will be in Long’s Chapel Christian Church cemetery.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

+2002, Pineville, Mecklenburg Co., NC, Obituary

The Charlotte Observer, (NC) - September 25, 2002

Mr. William Ferris Blankenship, Jr., 74, of 731 Brian Circle, Pineville, NC, died Tuesday, September 24, 2002.

The memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Thursday at Pineville United Methodist Church with Dr. Tom Herin officiating, assisted by Dr. J. Grady Faulk. Burial will follow at Harrison United Methodist Church Cemetery.

Born November 4, 1928, in Mecklenburg County, he was the son of the late William F. Blankenship, Sr. and Margaret Howie Blankenship.

He is survived by his wife Janet Hall Blankenship of Pineville; daughter Ann B. Timmerman and husband Davis of Fort Mill, SC; son, William F. Blankenship , III and wife Denise of Pineville; daughter Julie B. Bunch and husband Matthew of Monroe; daughter Jayne B. Deaver and husband Jay of Charlotte; brother Donald C. Blankenship and wife Betsy of Pineville; grandchildren, William F. Blankenship IV, Erin Blankenship , Mary-Katherine Timmerman, Grant Bunch, Seth Bunch, Kaitlin Deaver, Braxton Deaver, Cole Deaver, and Gabrielle Deaver.

Mr. Blankenship was a graduate of Pineville High School, Brevard College and UNCC. He was the former owner of Blankenship Feed & Seed and Oil Company. He was a member of the North Carolina National Guard, Mayor of the Town of Pineville for 12 years, was currently a member of the Pineville Town Council, and had served for over 15 years as a commissioner, served 3 years on the Pineville Planning Board, 28 years as a member of the Pineville Telephone Company Board of Directors, 3 years on the Pineville Parks and Recreation Advisory Board, 6 years on the Mecklenburg Planning Organization (MPO), served as Pineville's delegate to Centralina Council of Government, Commissioner to Electricities Board of Directors, Charter member of the Pineville Lions Club, Advisory Board member of United Carolina Bank, Sunday School Teacher of the Cokesbury Class and served on the Board of Trustees and Administrative Board of Pineville United Methodist Church. Mr. Blankenship served on numerous civic and religious committees. He was instrumental in negotiating the "spheres of influence" for the Town of Pineville, the water/sewer agreement with CMUD, opening of the Pineville Town Hall, Belle Johnston Center, Carolina Place Mall, Mercy-South Hospital (Carolinas Medical) and McEwen Funeral Home. Mr. Blankenship loved the Town of Pineville, and he showed it by his thoughts and actions throughout his life. His second love was Ocean Isle Beach and all of his friends there. He loved being out on his boat and salt-water fishing.

Participating pallbearers will be J.R. Miller, W.E. Kerr, J.K. Mills, Tom Rea, Lee Rea, Mike Ferguson, and John Rae. Honorary pallbearers will be Dan Yates, Kenneth Downs, Joe Griffin, Charles Yandell, Charles Norwood, Stuart Elam, Dr. Robert Phillips, Holt Earnheart, Dave Price, Jake Squires, Harold Ashley, George Ashley, George Fowler, Libby Boatwright, Leslie Gladden, Mary Ann Creech, Michael Rose, Susan McConnell, and Don Boatwright.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

Mecklenburg Co., NC, SSDI

Blankinship, Carla K. 78, 05Dec1930 - 18Nov2009, Charlotte, Mecklenburg, NC, MO-490-34-5808

Blankenship, Lawrence E. 78, 16Jan1922 - 11Nov2000, Charlotte, Mecklenburg, NC, WV-235-28-0719

Blankenship, Charles B. 77, 07Sep1932 - 02Oct2009, Cornelius, Mecklenburg, NC, AL-419-38-4216

Blankenship, Bessie G. 92, 23Oct1911 - 21Sep2004, Charlotte, Mecklenburg, NC, NC-244-72-5620

Blankenship, William F. 73, 04Nov1928 - 24Sep2002, Pineville, Mecklenburg, NC, NC-243-42-4729

Montgomery

+2002, Biscoe, Montgomery Co., NC, Obituary

http://www.genealogybuff.com/nc/randolph/webbbs_config.pl/noframes/read/481

Gladys Knight Blankenship, 81, of 6360 N.C. 73 West, died Friday, Nov. 22, 2002, at Autumn Care of Biscoe. Funeral service will be 2 p.m. Monday at Pleasant Grove Baptist Church, Mt. Gilead, where she was a member, with the Rev. Gary Rutherford and the Rev. Harold Pope officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.

A native of Forsyth County, she was retired from Russell Harvell of Mt. Gilead.

Surviving are husband, Thomas Hughie Blankenship, of the home; sons, Walter P. Blankenship of Mt. Gilead, Tommy E. Blankenship and Stephen G. Blankenship, both of Troy; daughters, Jo Ann Williams and Dotty Meacham, both of Ellerbe, and Betty Parsons of Troy; 13 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

+2005, Mount Gilead, Montgomery Co., NC, Obituary

The Anson Record, (Wadesboro, NC) - September 21, 2005

Mr. Thomas Hughie "Tommy" Blankenship, 80, of Mt. Gilead, died Sept. 16, 2005. He was born to the late Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Patrick Blankenship in Humboldt, Tenn., May 31, 1925.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Gladys Knight Blankenship.

Mr. Blankenship a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II. He retired from the Jordan Lumber Company in Mt. Gilead and was a member of Pleasant Grove Baptist Church.

The family received friends in Mt. Gilead at Edwards Funeral Home on Sept. 17, 6-8 p.m., and a half-hour before the service at the church. The funeral was Sept. 18 at 2 p.m. at Pleasant Grove Baptist, Rev. Gary Rutherford officiating. Burial followed in the church cemetery.

He is survived by three sons, Tommy E. Blankenship of Troy and Walter P. and Stephen G. Blankenship, both of Mt. Gilead; three daughters, Jo Ann Williams and Dotty Meachum, both of Ellerbe, and Betty Parsons of Troy; 13 grandchildren; and 18 great-grandchildren.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

Montgomery Co., NC, SSDI

Blankenship, Thomas H. 80, 31May1925 - 16Sep2005, Biscoe, Montgomery, NC, TN-415-12-2343

Blankenship, Gladys K. 81, 23May1921 - 22Nov2002, Mount Gilead, Montgomery, NC, NC-246-26-8995

Moore

2001, Aberdeen, Moore Co., NC, Obituary

Winston-Salem Journal (NC) - September 23, 2001

Mrs. Mary Elizabeth Sanders "Betsy" Lindau, 82, died Sept. 21, 2001, at Firsthealth Moore Regional Hospital. Mrs. Lindau was born in Asheville May 5, 1919, to the late Lyda Bell and Herbert W. Sanders.

She was a graduate of the Woman's College at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro, and was a member of Phi Beta Kappa in Greensboro. She wrote and published book reviews for the Winston-Salem Journal and, upon moving to Southern Pines in 1966, wrote a weekly book review column called "Some Looks at Books" for many years. She was an employee of the Sandhills Area Chamber of Commerce in the beginning with Floyd Sayre upon its organization. She wrote and published tourist promotional literature, "Sand and Pines," for the chamber, and promotional literature for Moore Memorial Hospital. She edited the book The History of Young Southern Pines, written by Helen Huttenhaur. The last publication was the centennial of "Southern Pines" by Sam Ragan, a former editor and publisher of the Pilot.

She was preceded in death by her husband, William Edwin Lindau, a newspaper editor and writer who worked with the Winston-Salem Journal, The Associated Press and other publications.

Mrs. Lindau is survived by a daughter, Sara Lindau, of Southern Pines; a son, Bill Lindau, of Hamlet; and a sister, Sara Blankenship, of Asheville.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2000, McConnells, Moore Co., NC, Obituary

The Charlotte Observer , April 15, 2000

Catelyn Marie Trent, infant daughter of Christopher and Carmela Trent, passed away Thursday, April 13, 2000 at Piedmont Medical Center, Rock Hill.

Memorial services are 3 PM, Sunday, April 16, at Jubilee Christian Center, Old York Road, York with Pastor Richard Little officiating.

Surviving in addition to her parents are 2 brothers, Austin Trent and Christopher Trent II of the home, 1 sister, Ashley Trent of the home, grandparents, Edward and Patricia Trent of Fort Mill, great grandmother, Helen Trent of Honolulu, Hawaii and great great grandparents, Martha and Local Blankenship of Gilbert, West Virginia.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2004, West End, Moore Co., NC, Obituary

The Fayetteville Observer, (NC) - May 9, 2004

Ms. Ruthann Jolley, 61, of West End, died Saturday, May 8, 2004. Ms. Jolley was a homemaker.

The funeral will be conducted at 11 a.m. Tuesday in Fry & Prickett Funeral Home in Carthage. A graveside service will be conducted at 2p.m. Tuesday in Fairview Cemetery.

Ms. Jolley is survived by two sons, Jeff Blankenship of Carthage and Herbert H. Jolley Jr. of Liberty; three daughters, Robin Lawrence of West End and Rochelle Bryarley and Marsha Poe, both of Siler City; her parents, Charles E. and Edna Mae S. Blankenship of Newell, W.Va.; a brother, Donald Blankenship of Newell; a sister, Charlene Nibblett of Richmond, Texas; a brother, David Blankenship of East Liverpool, Ohio; 22 grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.

[SSDI, 04Jun1942 - 08May2004]

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

Moore Co., NC, SSDI

Blankenship, Mary E. 95, 25Feb1905 - 20Apr2000, Pinehurst, Moore, NC, MI-385-18-2822

Blankenship, Billy J. 73, 17Oct1929 - 14Dec2002, Southern Pines, Moore, NC, WV-233-40-7461

Nash

2000, Rocky Mount, Nash Co., NC, Obituary

The Charlotte Observer, (NC) - February 19, 2000

Mrs. Josephine Early Williams, 92, died Friday February 18, 2000. She was the daughter of the late Julius Cherry and Josephine Saunders Early, and was born March 17, 1907 in Aulander, NC.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Benjamin Franklin Williams of Rocky Mount, who died in 1988. Mrs. Williams was a graduate of East Carolina Teacher's College and was a member of Lakeside Baptist Church, Circle #1 at the church, Anne Hathaway Literary Club and the United Daughters of the Confederacy. Mrs. Williams was a loving mother, a dear friend and was blessed to share the love of a large family.

She is survived by daughters, Anne Williams Hopkins and husband, B. G. (Buck) of Charlotte and Josephine Williams Blankenship and husband, Jerry W. of Raleigh; grandchildren, Beverly H. Bujan, Julie H. Slocum, Benjamin L. Hopkins, Paige B. Robinson and J. Wayne Blankenship , Jr.; great grandchildren, Lindsey, Scott and Melissa Slocum and Hunter Robinson; and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be held 11 am Monday, February 21, at Lakeside Baptist Church with Reverend Jody Wright officiating. Entombment will follow in Pineview Cemetery.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2002, Rocky Mount, Nash Co., NC, Obituary

Rocky Mount Telegram (NC) - November 18, 2002

Judith Mozelle Narron, Sunday, November 17, 2002 at the age of 76, Judith Mozelle Narron reunited with her predeceased husband Randolph Narron in the shadow of God's wings. A long time resident of Rocky Mount and employee of Sears & Roebuck, she lived her life in a way that touched the lives of family and many friends. In her own way, she could make each and everyone know that they were the most special one to her. Each of us now carries those individual memories of our time with her.

The family extends their love and appreciation to all of those that gave Mozelle comfort and care during her last days. We also ask that God bless Lynn, Pete and Wesley Bradshaw, Libby Bunn, Reverend Horace Ward, Becky Ward and Barbara Knight. There were many things that were special to her: Jesus Christ, Battleboro Baptist Church, cooking for others, shopping, dressing nice and her family.

The family she leaves will especially miss her loving care and tender words of comfort. They are: sons and daughter-in-laws, Curtis and Bonita Pelt of Rocky Mount; Larry and Cecelia Pelt of Todd; Clifton and Carol Pelt of Castalia; daughters and son-in-laws, Diane and Bill Williams of Roswell, Ga.; Debbi and Charles Williams of Henrico; Betsy and Howard Blankenship of Columbus, Ga.; and Bobbie Godwin of Richland, Ga.; grandchildren, Lauree Pelt, Michelle DeFrancesco, Kim Pelt, Andrea Brigman, Chip Williams, Al Hyde, Mary Helen Hawkins, Meredith Walker, Scotty Blankenship , Lisa Narron and Molly Jo Godwin; great grandchildren, Stephen DeFrancesco, Mary Grace DeFrancesco, Ansley Brigman, Kali Williams, Brandon Lewis, Drake Mailhot, Josh Lashley, Brandon Lashley and Christianne Blankenship ; brothers and sister-in-laws, Fred and Juanita Butts of Kinston, E.B. and Helen Butts of Douglasville, Ga.; and sister, Edna Smith of Goldsboro. She was also predeceased by grandson, John Pelt of Greensboro and sister, Bliss Thomas of Goldsboro.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, November 20, 2002 at the Battleboro Baptist Church. Burial will follow at the Battleboro Cemetery.

[SSDI, 16Feb1926 - 17Nov2002]

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

+2009, Rocky Mount, Nash Co., NC, Obituary

Rocky Mount Telegram (NC) - November 17, 2009

Doris Arline Moore Ward, 61, passed Sunday, November 15, 2009. She was born on February 10, 1948 in Richmond, VA to the late Grover and Lola Johnson Blankenship.

She was preceded in death by her husband of 37 years, Charles Earl "Lump" Ward; one sister; and two grandsons.

She is survived by two son's Allan Moore and wife Crissy of Rocky Mount and Billy Moore and wife Mary Kay of Bonneau, SC; two sisters, Betty Blankenship and Frances Blankenship both of Richmond, VA; two brothers, Raymond Blankenship and Grover Blankenship both of Richmond, VA; five grandchildren; one great grandchild; one brother-in-law, Bennie Ward and wife Edith of Rocky Mount; and several nieces and nephews. The family would like to send a special Thank you to Brenda Barnes, Patricia Williams, and Pitt Memorial Hospital for their love and care provided to Doris.

Graveside services will be held 11 am Wednesday, November 18, 2009 at Rocky Mount Memorial Park in the Mausoleum.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

New Hanover

2002, Wilmington, New Hanover Co., NC, Obituary

Star-News (Wilmington, NC) - December 16, 2002

Mrs. Doshie Thompson Shipman, affectionately known as "Nanny," died Saturday at Autumn Care of Myrtle Grove. She was born in Wampee, SC, on September 14, 1909, the daughter of the late William M. and Mary Eliza Bellamy Thompson.

She was also preceded in death by her husband, Alvie Clarence Shipman, Sr.; and a great-grandson, Shawn Patrick Dillon. Mrs. Shipman was a member of First Baptist Church.

Surviving are three children, Mary S. Blanton and husband Obbie, Alvie C. Shipman, Jr. and wife Shirley, and Margaret S. Cook and husband Lester, all of Wilmington, NC; seven grandchildren; numerous great-grandchildren and great-great-grand-children; and one sister, Wilma Blankenship of Gaithersburg, MD.

Graveside services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, December 17, 2002, in Greenlawn Memorial Park by Rev. Jim Everett and Mr. Adam Dillon.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2003, Wilmington, New Hanover Co., NC, Obituary

Star-News (Wilmington, NC) - January 13, 2003

Steven Ray Trail, 37, of Wilmington, NC, formerly of Princeton, WV, died Friday, January 10, 2003, at this home. Born April, 10, 1965, in Raleigh County, he was the son of Gilbert Trail of Oak Hill, WV, and Willa Crouch Trail of Princeton, WV.

He was formerly employed as a carpenter and was preceded in death by one son, Matthew Trail; grandfather, Paris Crouch; and grandparents, Dove and Katherine Treadway.

Survivors in addition to his parents are his wife, Denise Trail of Wilmington, NC; grandmother, Edith Crouch of Princeton, WV; sisters, Deborah Trail Bailey and husband Robert of Princeton, WV, Patricia Trail Sparks of Princeton, WV; son, Steven Trail Blankenship of Princeton, WV; step-children, Marie Albarran of Fort Lee, Virginia, Christopher Goodman and Jennifer Goodman, both of Wilmington, NC; 3 step-grandsons; 1 step-granddaughter; 2 nieces; and 2 nephews.

Funeral services will be held Monday January 13, 2003, at 12 noon from the Burns Wornal Chapel of the Memorial Funeral Directory on the Athens Road in Princeton, WV, with the Dr. Ray E. Hurt officiating. Burial will follow in the Roselawn Memorial Gardens in Princeton, WV. Friends called Sunday from 4 to 6 P.M. at the Funeral Home. Pallbearers will be Mark Hamm, Kenny and Rick Braun, Robert Bailey, Joe Morrison, Vernon Crouch, Christopher Goodman and Ace Martin Lilly. Memorial Funeral Home, Princeton, WV.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2003, Wilmington, New Hanover Co., NC, Obituary

Star-News (Wilmington, NC) - July 1, 2003

Audrey Lanier Hansley of Wilmington died Sunday, June 29, 2003, at New Hanover Regional Medical Center. She was born in Onslow County, NC, on March 2, 1936, the daughter of the late Norbert B. Lanier and Pearl Mobley Lanier.

Audrey was a member of Westminster Presbyterian Church and was a professional window covering and drapery seamstress. She loved her family and many friends and her enthusiasm and smile will be missed by all. Audrey was an active member of The Ladies of the Arab Shrine Club since 1971. She served in many positions and on many committees and was elected to serve as President in 1981, and has been supportive in all of the activities of the Shrine. She was initiated into Cape Fear Chapter #346, The Order of Eastern Star, on June 13, 1973, and was an active member there. Audrey served in many offices, and served as Worthy Matron 1980-1981. Audrey affiliated with A.R.E.M.E. Chapter # 372, O.E.S., becoming a Charter Member, March 21, 1987, and served in various offices and served as Worthy Matron, 1995-1996. She was appointed Grand Representative, Alabama, in 1990, served as Grand Martha in 1994 and was commissioned the 9th District Deputy Grand Matron on June 18, 2003. Audrey served on many committees for the Grand Chapter of North Carolina during her 30 years as a very active member of the Order of Eastern Star. She gave her very best to this beautiful Order, and all of the members will miss her sincere friendship, her dedication, her beautiful performance in all of her duties, and being there for her sisters and brothers at all times. A link in our fraternal chain is broken, but the memories of this Sister will be in our thoughts forever.

Surviving is her husband of 42 years, George S. "Stuffy" Hansley; one daughter, Rhonda Powell of Alabama, and one son Stan Hansley and wife Robin of Hampstead; four grandchildren, Beverly McDonald, Scott Blankenship, Trenton Hansley and McKenzie Hansley, and one great granddaughter, Laykan Butler; one brother, N. B. Lanier of Alabama, and one uncle, Arnold Mobley of Chinquapin.

A celebration of her life will be held 11 a.m. Wednesday, July 2, 2003, at Andrews Mortuary Valley Chapel by Rev. Roger Horne and Rev. Ralph Bright, with a special Service of Remembrance by A.R.E.M.E. Chapter # 372, The Order of Eastern Star. Interment will follow in Greenlawn Memorial Park. Pallbearers will be Carl Currie, Jack Howard, Blaney Batts, Dan Lennon, Dewey Jackson and Frank Hickman. Honorary pallbearers will be Jesse Lea and members of the Arab Choo Choo.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2006, Wilmington, New Hanover Co., NC, Obituary

Star-News (Wilmington, NC) - January 12, 2006

Graham Allen, of Wilmington, died Sunday January 8, 2006, at Cornelia Nixon Davis Health Care Center after a long battle with Alzheimer's disease. He was born in February 15, 1943, in Wilmington, N.C., the son of Eugene Monroe Allen and Helen Graham Allen of Wilmington.

Mr. Allen opened and operated Southeastern Freight Lines until his retirement, he was on the board of Cape Fear Community College's Truck Driving School, member and past President of the Wilson Lyons Club, member of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes and most of all he was a caring husband, father, grandfather, brother and son, uncle, cousin.

Surviving in addition to his parents is his wife Judy Allen of the home; children, Peyton Heitman and husband Tom, Brooks Buskirk and husband Jim, Gena Casey and husband Larry, Josh Allen, all of Wilmington; grandchildren, Lauren Blankenship, Hunter Blankenship, Zack Markham, Brendan Markham, Owen Casey, Madison Heitman, Henry Ross Heitman and Jacob Buskirk; brothers, Glenn Allen of Wilmington and Mike Allen of Atlanta, GA.; sister, Pam Harrell of Wilmington.

A funeral service will be held 2 p.m. Thursday January 12, 2006, at Andrews Mortuary, Market Street Chapel. Interment will follow in Oakdale Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Bill Cauley, Tony Hazelton, Ronnie Phelps, George Peck, Charlie Ross, Harry Newton.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

Onslow

2008, Jacksonville, Onslow Co., NC, Obituary

Jacksonville Daily News , March 14 to March 17, 2008,

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Avis Mae Blankenship, 88, of Jacksonville, died March 13, 2008, at home. A funeral will be at 12:30 p.m. Saturday, March 15, 2008, at Centerview...

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Onslow Co., NC, SSDI

Blankenship, Avis M. 88, 19Jun1919 - 13Mar2008, Jacksonville, Onslow, NC, MI-385-16-2890

Orange

2001, Carrboro, Orange Co., NC, Obituary

The Chapel Hill News, (NC) - November 4, 2001

Robert B. "Bobby" Williams of Carrboro died Tuesday at UNC-Hospitals. He was 64. A native of Orange County, he was a graduate of Durham Technical College and a member of the Carrboro Baptist Church. He was a retired deputy chief of the Chapel Hill Fire Department.

A funeral service was conducted Friday at the Fearrington Road Baptist Church by the Rev. James Greenlee and the Rev. Albert Williams. Burial followed in the Westwood Cemetery.

Survivors include his wife, Carolyn W. Williams; a daughter, Lori Blankenship; two sons, Bookie Williams of Chapel Hill and Todd Williams of Carrboro; two sisters, Faucette Williams of Carrboro and Eleanor Harward of Raeford; five grandchildren and a god daughter.

[SSDI, 19May1923 - 30Oct2001]

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+2006, Hillsborough, Orange Co., NC, Obituary

The Courier-Times, (Roxboro, NC) - November 29, 2006

A graveside funeral for Betty Carson Blankenship Martin, of 411 N. Cameron St., Hillsborough, who died Saturday, Nov. 25, 2006, was conducted at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 28, in the Pleasant Green United Methodist Church cemetery.

Born in Lynchburg, Va., she was the daughter of the late James Harrison and Emma Carson Williams Blankenship. Her late husband was Edgar Alonzo (Pete) Martin. She resided in Lynchburg until moving to the Durham area in 1966. She retired from Duke University after 24 years of service. She was a member of Pleasant Green United Methodist Church.

Surviving are three daughters, Mary Beth Martin of Hillsborough, Wendelin Hewett Wrenn and husband, Raymond G., of Bahama, Debbie Martin Fletcher Compton and husband, Donald R., of Timberlake; a granddaughter, Monica Kay Hewett of Timberlake; a grandson, Jason Gray Fletcher of Hurdle Mills; three step-grandsons, Dane C. Wrenn, Jared L. Compton and Jordan Compton; and two step great-granddaughters, Casey and Lauren Wrenn.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2008, Hillsborough, Orange Co., NC, Obituary

The Carteret County News-Times, (Morehead City, NC) - December 3, 2008

Robert "Rob" Blankenship, 55, of Hillsborough, formerly of Beaufort, died Tuesday, Nov. 25, 2008, at Brian Medical Center in Durham.

His memorial service is at 11 a.m. Saturday at First Baptist Church in Beaufort. Following the service, his ashes will be spread at Cape Lookout, per his request.

He was born in Morehead City, the son of Erskine and Peggy Blankenship of Beaufort. He graduated with a master's degree from UNC-Chapel Hill.

In addition to his parents, he is survived by his wife, Anne Yoder; two sons, Cass and wife Charlotte and Dylan; one brother, Blair Blankenship and wife Valerie of Morehead City; and one grandson, Finn.

[SSDI, 20Oct1953 - 25Nov2008]

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

Orange Co., NC, SSDI

Blankenship, Robert C. 55, 20Oct1953 - 25Nov2008, Hillsborough, Orange, NC, NC-244-90-5275

Pender

+2008, Hampstead, Pender Co., NC, Obituary

The Topsail Voice, (Hampstead, NC) - November 19, 2008

Mr. Gene Blankenship, 79, of Shelby, formerly of Hampstead, died Nov.13, 2008, at Hospice Cleveland County. He was born in Memphis, Tennessee. He retired from Burlington Northern Railroad after 41 years of service as a switchman. Gene was a member of St. Jude the Apostil Catholic Church of Hampstead, NC. He enjoyed fishing, playing golf, and woodcarving.

Preceded in death: Parents: Charles Olen Blankenship and Minnie Fannie Elizabeth Harvell Blankenship, Brothers: Newton Blankenship, Bobby Blankenship and Leroy Blankenship, and sister: Delorease Chambers.

Survived by his loving wife of 59 years, Christeen Westedt Blankenship of the home. Daughters: Michele Blankenship Sams and husband Tony of Shelby and Linda Friesland and husband Chuck of California. Sisters: Miriam McNair of Ocean Isle Beach, NC. Grandchildren: Tony E. Sams of Shelby, and Michael P. Sams and wife Meredith of Georgia. David Crone of Alabama, Allyson LaBarreare and husband Ronnie of California, Jeff Crone and wife Shannon of California. Great-Grand Children: Michael and Maddox, Preston, Copper, Garrett, Grayson, Jessica, Kaitlyn, and Justin.

A Memorial Service was held Saturday, Nov. 15, 2008 at St. Mary's Catholic Church, Shelby, with Father Michael T. Kottar officiating.

[SSDI, Eugene Blankenship - 12Mar1929 - 13Nov2008]

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

Pitt

+2008, Greenville, Pitt Co., NC, Death

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Mr. Bernard T. Blankenship, 85, a resident of 1804 Old Mill Court., Greenville, NC died Sunday, December 21, 2008 at his home. Arrangements will be announced by Paul Funeral Home of Washington.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

Pitt Co., NC, SSDI

Blankenship, Bernard T. 85, 08Mar1923 - 21Dec2008, Greenville, Pitt, NC, VA-231-16-5968

Polk

2008, Green Creek, Polk Co., NC, Obituary

The Daily Courier, (Forest City, NC) December 11, 2008

Nelldean Smith White Westmoreland, 74, of the Green Creek community, died Tuesday, Dec. 9, 2008, at Rutherford Hospital [Rutherfordton, Rutherford Co., NC]. A native of Polk County, she was a daughter of the late Whitfield Smith and Ollie Harris Smith, and the widow of Bill Westmoreland. She was a member of Melvin Hill Church of the Brethren in Green Creek.

She is survived by two daughters, Melanie Blankenship and Cheryl Davidson, both of the Green

Creek community; one brother, Stanley Smith of Forest City; and five grandchildren.

Funeral services will be conducted at 3 p.m. Friday at Melvin Hill Church of the Brethren, Green Creek, with the Rev. Earl Byers officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery.

[SSDI, 19Nov1934 - 09Dec2008]

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

Randolph

2001, Archdale, Randolph Co., NC, Obituary

https://www.cumbyfuneral.com/tributes/StevenSteve-Blankenship

Steven “Steve” Michael Blankenship, 52, a loving husband, father, son, brother, and friend, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Thursday, October 29, 2020, at his residence. He was born November 14, 1967, in Kentucky and was the son of Crockett Blankenship, Sr. and Doris Goodman Blankenship.

He graduated from Phelps High School in Phelps, Kentucky, and had resided in Archdale most of his life. Steve attended Vintage Church in Randleman and worked as a truck driver with Harris Teeter for the last twelve years. His greatest joy was his family and spending his time cheering on his daughters on the softball field and at clogging competitions. As his girls have grown, he loved spending time together with family either visiting Gatlinburg, wonderful times on the lake, or just doing holidays together. Steve desired to follow God’s will in his life and shared his faith with others freely, practicing Proverbs 16:9 – “A man’s heart deviseth his way; but the Lord directeth his steps.”

He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Edna and Arthur Blankenship and Ray and Matilda Goodman.

Steve is survived by his wife, Penny Trotter Blankenship, whom he married on June 4, 1994; his two beautiful daughters, Kourtnie and Abbie Blankenship, all of the home; his parents Crockett and Doris Blankenship of Archdale; sisters, Stephanie Blankenship (Mark Cashman) of Trinity and Disiree Blankenship of Archdale; brothers, Crockett Blankenship, Jr. (Kristie) of Troy and Ray Blankenship (Dawn) of Archdale; sister-in-law, Patricia Gurley (Dirk) of Archdale; brother-in-law, Ricky Trotter (Sandi) of Archdale; nieces and nephews, Kyndall Cain (Adam), Kylie Blankenship, Jesse Hunt, Logan Stewart (Patience), Bailey Blankenship, Lechele Miller, Brendan Stevenson, Adessa Stevenson, Krystle Nichols (Zach), Erica Wilfong (Chad). Rusty Sexton (Fabienne) and Dylan Trotter (Ashley); and great-nieces and great-nephews, Brantley, Aubrey, Paisley, Kinsley, Brooklyn, Kade, Beckett, Lilly, Henry, Chase, Aiden, Hope, Liam, Noah, Haisley and Axel.

Funeral service will be held 11:00 am, Tuesday, November 3, 2020, in the Chapel of Cumby Family Funeral Service in Archdale with Dirk Gurley officiating.

2000, Asheboro, Randolph Co., NC, Obituary

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Alma Berniece Pursley, 74, of Asheboro, died Saturday, June 3, 2000, at Wesley Long Community Hospital, Greensboro. Funeral service will be Wednesday at the Sterling Funeral Home Chapel in Dayton, Texas. Burial will be in Galveston Memorial Park, Hitchcock, Texas.

She was a native of Texas City, Texas, and was the widow of Esmond Pursley.

Surviving are son, Keith Pursley of Asheboro; daughters, Phyllis Lindquist of England and Sheryl Blankenship of Texas; sister, Nelda Bankston of Texas; brothers, Robert Wooley, Darwin Wooley and Tommy Wooley, all of Texas; three grandchildren; one great-grandchild.

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2000, Asheboro, Randolph Co., NC, Obituary

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Margaret Viola Plaster Cole, 81, of Clapp's Convalescent Nursing Home, Asheboro, died Saturday, Aug. 19, 2000, at the nursing home. Funeral service will be 4 p.m. Monday at Pleasant Hill Primitive Baptist Church, where she was a member, with Elder Roy Speir and Elder Richard Kirby officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery.

She was a native of Swords Creek, Va., the widow of Wiley M. Cole and a homemaker.

Surviving are daughters, Kay Copple and Teresa "Kathy" Gillispie, both of Asheboro; sons, Barry Cole and James Cole, both of Asheboro; sisters, Ruth Alley of Cedar Bluff, Va., Norma Blankenship of Collegedale, Tenn.; brother, Harvey Plaster of Swords Creek, Va.; 11 grandchildren; one great-grandchild.

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2008, Asheboro, Randolph Co., NC, Obituary

The Randolph Guide, (NC) - December 18, 2008

Julie Elaine Haslett, 49, of 6115 Lassiter Mill Road, Asheboro, died Sunday, Dec. 7, 2008, at her home.

The funeral was held Dec. 12, 2008, at To God Be The Glory Ministries Church, with Pastor Danny Jarrell officiating. Burial was in New Hope Memorial Gardens. She was employed with Moll Industries in Quality Control and was a member of To God Be The Glory Ministries.

Surviving are her daughters, Jenny Casas and Teri Routh, both of Asheboro; mother, Donna Carter Haslett of Greenville, Ill.; sisters, Donna Matovich of Petersburg, Va., Nancy Blankenship of Greenville, Ill., and Rhonda Carroll of Shipman, Va.

(could not find on SSDI)

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2009, Franklinville, Randolph Co., NC, Obituary

The Randolph Guide, (NC) - June 16, 2009

Thomas Eugene "Tommy" Cross, 72, of 2774 Whites Memorial Road, died Friday, May 29, 2009, at Woodland Hills Care & Rehabilitation.

A memorial service was held June 6, 2009, at Whites Memorial Baptist Church with the Rev. Jeff Joyce officiating. Burial with military honors was at the church cemetery. He was a Randolph County native, a Baptist, Army veteran and retired from Eveready.

Surviving are sister, Linda Cross Blankenship of Franklinville; brother, Bobby Lee Cross of Franklinville.

[SSDI, 24Sep1936 - 29May2009]

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2006, Liberty, Randolph Co., NC, Obituary

The Fayetteville Observer, (NC) - September 18, 2006

Mr. Kenneth A. Merritts, 66, of 4614 York Martin Road, formerly of Fayetteville, died Saturday, Sept. 16, 2006, in Hospice & Palliative Care Center[Winston-Salem, NC]. Mr. Merritts was born Dec. 21, 1939, in Jersey Shore, Pa.

After graduating high school, he joined the Army in October of 1957, where he did his basic training at Fort Benning, Ga. Then he became a soldier in the Mortar Battery 1st Battle Group, 15th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Infantry Division and was transferred to Bamberg, Germany. He served in the Vietnam War as an advisor to the South Vietnamese military. He retired from the 82nd Airborne Division Headquarters in October of 1977. He was a member of the American Legion. He worked for Boddie-Noell Enterprises' Hardee's from 1977 to 1993. After retiring, he enjoyed nine years of travel and was a member of Bounders of America. In Spring of 2002, he made Liberty his home.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday in Jernigan-Warren Funeral Home chapel in Fayetteville. Burial will be in Sandhills State Veterans Cemetery in Spring Lake.

Mr. Merritts was preceded in death by his father, Kenneth S. Merritts; and his mother, Esther Marie Merritts. He was also preceded in death by Kathy Merritts and his granddaughter, Tina Gutierrez.

He is survived by his wife, Gayle Merritts of the home; daughters, Sandra and husband Jonah Blankenship of Hope Mills and Corinna Merritts of Fayetteville; son, David Merritts of Hope Mills; granddaughters, Athenia Gutierrez of Fayetteville, Brooke and Brandy Merritts of Hope Mills and Kelly Campbell of Fayetteville; grandson, Steven Kelly of Fayetteville; and two great-grandchildren, Summer and Tianna Gutierrez. Services entrusted to Jernigan-Warren Funeral Home of Fayetteville.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

+2004, Randleman, Randolph Co., NC, Obituary

Herald-Dispatch, Feb 09, 2004

Edna Sue Shields, 93, of Randleman, N.C., went to be with her Lord Sunday, Feb. 8, 2004, in Randolph Hospital, Asheboro, N.C. She was a native of Baileysville, W.Va., where she was born Jan. 17, 1911, to the late H. B. and Nannie Cook and graduated Pineville High School in 1929 as valedictorian of her class. She was a homemaker and was preceded in death by her husband, Virgil Lee Shields; five brothers; and two sisters.

She is survived by two daughters and sons-in-law, Patricia Sue and Robert L. Bias of West Hamlin, W.Va., and Karen Lane and Danny Blankenship of Randleman; five grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; and sister, Agnes Cline of St. Petersburg, Fla.

Funeral 11 a.m. Monday, Feb. 9, 2004, at Pugh Funeral Home Chapel; entombment in Randolph Memorial Park.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

+2007, Randleman, Randolph Co., NC, Obituary

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Karen Lane Shields Blankenship, 60, of Randleman, formerly of Pineville, passed away peacefully Saturday, April 7, 2007, at her residence. Born April 27, 1946, in Baileysville, she was the daughter of the late Virgil Lane Shields (1906-1972) and Edna Sue Cook-Shields (1912-Deceased).

Karen was a homemaker but was previously employed by Robinson Phillips Coal Co. and Rite Way Food Market. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister and aunt. She will be greatly mis-sed by all that knew and loved her.

In addition to her parents, her nephew, Bobby Bias (Deceased), preceded her in death.

Survivors include her husband of 38 years, Danny Blankenship; her daughter, Kim Toler and son-in-law, Edwin, and her precious grandson, Daniel, all of Randleman. Her only sister, Patricia Bias and her husband, Robert, of West Hamlin, also survive her.

Service will be 1 p.m., Friday, April 13, at Calfee Funeral Service Chapel, Pineville, with the the Rev. Doc Adkins and the Rev. Silas Mullins officiating. Burial will follow at Palm Memorial Gardens, Matheny.

2001, Seagrove, Randolph Co., NC, Obituary

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William Branson Hussey, 78, of 9667 Erect Road, died Wednesday, Sept. 19, 2001, at his home. Funeral service will be 2 p.m. Saturday at Needham's Grove Baptist Church, where he was a member, with the Rev. James E. Cockram officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery.

He was a native of Moore County and was retired from Kayser-Roth Hosiery Co.

Surviving are wife, Rilla Kiser Hussey; daughters, Linda H. Needham of Ramseur, Peggy H. Morphis of Seagrove, Cheryl H. Blankenship of Whiteville; sister, Viola H. Navy of Asheboro; four grandchildren; four great-grandchildren.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2009, Seagrove, Randolph Co., NC, Obituary

The Randolph Guide, (NC) - June 16, 2009

Rilla Kiser Hussey, 85, of 9667 Erect Road, died Sunday, June 7, 2009, at her home. The funeral was held June 9, 2009, at Needham's Grove Baptist Church, where she was a member, with the Rev. James Cockram officiating. Burial was at the church cemetery. She was a Randolph County native and retired from Kayser-Roth.

Surviving are daughters, Linda Needham of Ramseur, Peggy Morphis of Seagrove and Cheryl Blankenship of North Myrtle Beach, S.C.; sisters, Mildred Garner and Callie Needham, both of Seagrove; brother, J. C. Kiser of Seagrove; four grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren.

[SSDI, 22Jan1924 - 07Jun2009]

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2006, Staley, Randolph Co., NC, Obituary

Greensboro News & Record (NC) - March 19, 2006

Mr. Ray Lewis Green, 58, died Friday, March 17, 2006 at his home.

A memorial service will be held at 3 p.m. on Wednesday, March 22, 2006 at Loflin Funeral Home Chapel in Liberty, by the Rev. Paul Pickler.

Ray was a Vietnam War Army veteran having served from 1968 to 1973. He was a building contractor and owner of R. L. Green Construction Co. He had also worked for T. A. Mebane Construction of Greensboro, and most recently with Uwharrie Lakes Builders of New London. His great passion in life was fishing, spending a great deal of time at Jordan Lake. Along with fishing, he loved his work and his family and racing.

He was preceded in death by his parents, John William and Sybil Gregory Green.

He is survived by his wife, Ann Blankenship Green; sons, Ronald Peyton Green of Staley and Derek Rile Green and his wife Brooke of Asheboro; granddaughters, Alanya Rae Green and Payton Sierra Green; a brother, John W. Greene Jr. of Providence; sisters, Gay Cornell of Durham, Eva Barker of Oak Island, Betty Myers and Lora Blair both of Providence, Jane Compton of Gretna, Va. and Roxie Burgess of Danville, Va.

[SSDI, 21Jul1947 - 17Mar2006]

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2009, Staley, Randolph Co., NC, Obituary

The Randolph Guide, (NC) - February 3, 2009

Edgar Kenneth Light, 66, of 2426 Shady Grove Church Road, Staley, died Monday, Jan. 19, 2009, at his home. The funeral was held Jan. 23, 2009, at Holly's Chapel Pentecostal Holiness Church in Ramseur, with the Rev. Mark Ainsworth officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery. He was a native of Chatham County, a member of Holly's Chapel Pentecostal Holiness Church and a retired truck driver and business owner.

Surviving are his wife, Kathy Abbott Light; daughters, Kimberly Locklear of Huntersville and Barbara Ann Elliott of Martinsville, Va.; sons, Dwain Light of Sanford, Danny Doolin of Bear Creek and Tracy Blankenship of Martinsville, Va.; sister, Frances Oldham of Kentucky; 11 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren.

[SSDI, 24Aug1942 - 19Jan2009]

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2007, Trinity, Randolph Co., NC, Funeral

Greensboro News & Record (NC) - April 28, 2007

Rev. Paul Milton Blankenship, 90, went to be with his Lord, Wednesday April 25, 2007.

A funeral service will be held 2:30 p.m. today, April 28, at Davis Funerals and Cremations Chapel. Burial will follow in Oakwood Cemetery.

[SSDI, 06Jun1916 - 25Apr2007]

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

+2009, Trinity, Randolph Co., NC, Obituary

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Mrs. Belva E. Street Bradbury, age 88, a resident of Clare Ridge Nursing Facility and formerly of Trinity, North Carolina, passed away Friday (November 27, 2009) in a High Point, North Carolina hospital. Born November 24, 1921 in Russell County, Virginia, she was a daughter of the late James and Florence Blankenship Street. She had resided in North Carolina since 1965 and was of the Holiness faith. She had formerly been married to Australia Justus of Hurley and resided in Keen Mountain, Virginia. Later, she married Glenn Bradbury and had since resided in High Point, North Carolina. She was “Nanny” to all her grandkids, and was loved and cherished by her large family and friends.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her first husband, Australia Justus, later husband, Glenn Bradbury, six brothers, Fred Street, Junior Street, Holcy (Doc) Street, Raymond Street, Paul Street, and Virgil Street, and one sister, Oklie Street.

Survivors include five sons, Roger Justus and Bob Justus and wife, Tina all of Trinity, North Carolina, Sam Justus and wife, Sharon of Randleman, North Carolina, Bill Justus and wife, Patsy of Whiteville, North Carolina, and Devan Hoke and wife, Renee of Fort Mill, South Carolina; three daughters, Timi “Jo” Morris of High Point, Jackie Smith and husband, Steve of Kernersville, North Carolina, and Jewell Aquilar and husband, Mark of Oceana, West Virginia; one brother, Chester Street of Archdale, North Carolina; one sister, Ruby Thelma Matney of Quarryville, Pennsylvania; twenty grandchildren, thirty great-grandchildren, five great-great-grandchildren, and numerous nieces, and nephews also survive.

Funeral services will be conducted at 2:00 PM Monday in the Rowe Pentecostal Holiness Church at Rowe, Virginia with Rev. Ancil Childress officiating. Interment will follow in the Street Cemetery at Rowe, Virginia. Grandsons and nephews will serve as pallbearers.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

Randolph Co., NC, SSDI

Blankenship, Karen S. 60-61, 27Apr1946 - 07Apr2007, Randleman, Randolph, NC, WV-236-74-8623

Blankenship, Paul M. 90, 06Jun1916 - 25Apr2007, Trinity, Randolph, NC, WV/NC-232-28-8026

Richmond

2008, Ellerbe, Richmond Co., NC, Obituary

Richmond County Daily Journal Tuesday, Nov. 18, 2008

Dorohy Gray "Dotty" Rumley Meacham, 68, of 199 W. Page St., Ellerbe, died Sunday, November 16, 2008 at her home. Mrs. Meacham was born October 26, 1940 in Robeson County, a daughter of the late Clifton Rumley and Gladys Knight Blankenship. She was a member of First Baptist Church, Ellerbe, and had retired from the Air Force Base Exchange System after 25 years of service.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Mt. Pleasant United Methodist Church with Rev. Donald Daniel officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery.

Surviving are her husband, Jerry Meacham of the home; daughters, Deborah Lee Hanson and Theresa Ann Warner, both of Klamath Falls, OR; brothers, Wally Blankenship of Mt. Gilead, Tommy Blankenship and Steve Blankenship , both of Troy; sisters Jo Ann Williams of Ellerbe, Betty Lou Parsons of Troy; 3 grandchildren and 1 great-grandchild.

[SSDI, Dorothy G. Meacham - 26Oct1940 - 16Nov2008]

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2009, Rockingham, Richmond Co., NC, Obituary

Richmond County Daily Journal (Rockingham, NC) - May 6, 2009

Mr. William C. "Chuck" Shirk, 77, of Rockingham, died Monday, May 4, 2009 in Rockingham Manor.

Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Thursday, May 7, from the Bobby Lammonds Memorial Chapel at Russell-Marks Funeral Home with Rev. Keith Burch and Rev. Dorothy Cox officiating. Interment will follow in the Zion United Methodist Church Cemetery.

Mr. Shirk was born in Vonore, Tenn. on July 20, 1931, a son of the late Boot and Lucille Starett Shirk. He was a sergeant in the U. S. Army and served two tours of duty in the Korean Conflict. He married the former Jane Hollingsworth in 1954 in Chesterfield, S. C. and in 1997 retired from Burlington Industries after 20 years service.

He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Jane H. Shirk; a son, Paul Shirk of Rockingham; two sisters, Penny Watson of Loudon, Tenn., and Joyce Blankenship of Madisonville, Tenn. and one grandchild.

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Robeson

2004, Lumberton, Robeson Co., NC, Obituary

The Robesonian, (Lumberton, NC) - May 14, 2004

Ball French Hammonds, 74, of Lumberton, died May 12, 2004, at Southeastern Regional Medical Center.

The funeral will be at 3 p.m. Saturday at Ten Mile Center Baptist Church, the Rev. Earnie Hammonds officiating. Burial will follow at Locklear family cemetery, Shannon Road, Lumberton.

Hammonds was born on Feb. 8, 1930, in Robeson County, to the late Will and Mary Burnette Hammonds. He owned and operated Hammonds Roofing Company before retiring. He was also a United States Army veteran of World War II and the Korean Conflict.

Surviving are his wife Ruby Locklear Hammonds, of the home; a son, Mitchell Hammonds of Lumberton; three daughters, Anita H. Blanks and Belinda Hammonds Rose, both of Lumberton, and Karen Hammonds Blanks of Angier; a brother, Carl Hammonds of Hollywood, Fla.; three sisters, Julia Blankenship of Atlanta, and Gurley Locklear and Grace Stewart, both of Lumberton; 28 grandchildren; and 20 great-grandchildren.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2001, Pembroke, Robeson Co., NC, Obituary

The Fayetteville Observer, (NC) - December 22, 2001

Mrs. Teresa Walters, 48, of Pembroke, died Thursday in Southeastern Regional Medical Center in Lumberton.

The funeral will be conducted at 3 p.m. Sunday in Gospel Grace Church by the Revs. Buck Bowen and Kenny Mitchell. Burial will be in St. Anna Free Will Baptist Church cemetery.

Mrs. Walters is survived by her husband, Larry Walters of the home; two sisters, Marian Christensen and Patricia Blankenship, both of Maryland; two sons, Paul J. Walters of Pembroke and Adrian L. Walters of the home; a daughter, Angela M. Brayboy of the home; and five grandchildren.

[SSDI, 17Feb1953 - 20Dec2001]

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Rockingham

2001, Eden, Rockingham Co., NC, Obituary

Greensboro News & Record (NC) - August 21, 2001

Margaret Parker Tickle, 72, of 1227 Norman Drive, Apartment 1-C, died Monday, Aug. 20, 2001, at Moses Cone Hospital. The funeral will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 22, 2001, at Hampton Heights Baptist Church. Interment will follow in Evergreen Memory Gardens.

Mrs. Tickle was a native of Richmond, Va., and the daughter of the late Jim and Estelle Moss Parker. She retired from Macfield as an inspector and was a member of Hampton Heights Baptist Church. She was a member of the Willing Workers.

She is survived by her children, Michael W. Tickle and wife, Pam of Eden, Joyce Nabors and husband, Doug of Browns Summit, Kathy Hopkins and husband, Johnny of Eden, Teresa Taylor of Reidsville; grandchildren, Tonya M. King, Crystal T. Blankenship and husband, Roy, Christy L. Ferguson, Brian Hopkins and Tony Barney III; three great-grandchildren; and many special friends.

[SSDI, 30Jul1929 - 20Aug2001]

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2005, Eden, Rockingham Co., NC, Obituary

Greensboro News & Record (NC) - February 13, 2005

Alvin Martin Harris, 85, of 413 Monroe St. died Saturday, February 12, 2005 at Annie Penn Hospital in Reidsville.

The funeral will be held at 2 p.m. on Tuesday at Fair Funeral Home Chapel with burial to follow in Roselawn Memorial Gardens

Mr. Harris was born Feb. 11, 1920 in Amelia County, Va. and attended Draper Church of God. He was retired from Fieldcrest Mills with 38 years as a supervisor, and also retired from the City of Eden with 10 years in maintenance. He also served in the U.S. Army during World War II.

He is survived by his wife, Even Odell Harris of the home; one daughter Kitty Blankenship of Eden; one step-daughter Laverne Fowler of Worland, Wyo.; three brothers, Guy Harris of Lawrence, Va., Lester Harris of Eden and Dillard Harris of Venice, Fla.; one sister Celestine Sawyer of Eden; four grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren, two great great-grandchildren, three step-grandchildren, four step great great-grandchildren; one step great-great great-grandchild; and several nieces and nephews.

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2005, Eden, Rockingham Co., NC, Obituary

Greensboro News & Record (NC) - December 29, 2005

Elkin Winfred Odell, 67, of 727 Spring St. died Wednesday, Dec. 28, 2005 at Morehead Memorial Hospital. Funeral service will be held 2 p.m. Friday at Rock of Ages Baptist Church. Burial will follow in Overlook Cemetery. Mr. Odell was born in Ridgeway, Va. to the late Raymond and Swannie Grogan Odell. he was a member of Rock of Ages Baptist Church.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by three brothers, George "Bunk" Odell; Alvin Odell; and Raymond "Dick" Odell.

Surviving Mr. Odell is his wife, Dorothy Redd Odell of the home; sons, Elkin Winfred Odell, Jr. of Eden; James Winfred Odell and wife Sue of Ridgeway, Va.; daughters Donna Rieson and husband, Wayne; Brenda Amburn and husband, Tony; Lisa Blankenship and husband, Bret; Veretta Gibbs and husband, Mark; Tamara Owens; all of Eden; 11 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren; sisters, Mary Austin of Reidsville; Lee Waller of Ridgeway, Va.; Ruby Caroleen Odell of Eden.

[SSDI, 13May1938 - 28Dec2005]

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

+2006, Eden, Rockingham Co., NC, Obituary

Greensboro News & Record (NC) - March 18, 2006

Peggy Gavin Phelps, 71, died Friday morning, March 17, 2006, at Morehead Nursing Center.

A graveside service will be held at 3 p.m. Sunday at Ridgeview Memorial Gardens.

Mrs. Phelps was born in Graceville, Fla., to the late Booker E. and Dixie Adams Gavin. She was a member of First Baptist Church of Eden.

Surviving are daughters, Nancy Newlin and husband Greg of Eden and Judith Kermitz and husband Robert of Jacksonville, Fla.; brother Charles E. Gavin and wife Carol of Tennessee; sisters, Joan Blondell Blankenship of Knoxville, Tenn., and Hazel Bass of Ft. Lauderdale, Fla.; brothers, Charles E. Gavin of Tennessee and Rex Gavin of Fairbanks, Alaska; three grandchildren, Katie Newlin, Caroline Kermitz and Claire Kermitz.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, L. Douglas Phelps in 2003 and two sisters, Azile Golden and Mary Barfield.

[SSDI, Peggy J. Phelps 26Jun1934 - 17Mar2006]

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2007, Eden, Rockingham Co., NC, Obituary

Greensboro News & Record (NC) - November 21, 2007

Mildred Carter Harris, 87, of 632 Garrett Road, died Tuesday morning, November 20, 2007, at Morehead Memorial Hospital.

A graveside service will be held 11 a.m. Friday, November 23, at Roselawn Memorial Gardens.

Ms. Harris was born September 10, 1920, in Rockingham County, to the late Arch Dillard and Betty Ruth Via Carter. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Draper for over 50 years.

Surviving is her daughter, Kitty Blankenship of Eden; three granddaughters, Terri Hodges of Collinsville, Va., Michele Shelton and Kimberly Burchell of Stoneville; one grandson, Bobby Joe Woods of Stoneville; seven great-grandchildren; two great- great-grandchildren; four sisters, Katherine Hairfield of Raleigh, Margaret Murdock and Bernice Nobles of Morehead City and Ann Mayes of Greenville; and a special aunt, Lillian Luther of Eden.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her daughter and son-in-law, Jean and Doug Woods; one great-great-grandson, J. M. Hodges, Jr.; five brothers, Dillard, Lawrence, Lewis, Lonnie and A.D. Carter, Jr.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2009, Eden, Rockingham Co., NC, Obituary

Greensboro News & Record (NC) - June 24, 2009

Brenda Lou McCoy Roach, 62, of 381 Rhodes Road, passed away early Tuesday morning, June 23, 2009 at Morehead Memorial Hospital.

A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, June 26, at Kings Highway Christian Church. Burial to follow in Ridgeview Memorial Gardens.

Mrs. Roach was born December 24, 1946 in Buchanan County, VA, to the late H. C. and Martha Blankenship McCoy. She had been a member of Kings Highway Christian Church for 37 years.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, Michael McCoy.

Surviving is her husband, Ronnie Roach of the home; daughters, Janet Roach of the home and Jennifer Ritter and husband Tim of Lexington; son, David Roach of Eden; three brothers, Fred McCoy and wife, Gail of Pounding Mill, VA, Tarzan McCoy and wife, Della of Hurley, VA and Billy McCoy and wife, Helen of Gainsville, FL; sister, Henrietta Hardin and husband, Ira of Hurley, VA; three grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2005, Madison, Rockingham Co., NC, Obituary

Greensboro News & Record (NC) - May 6, 2005

Eddie Dean Tilley, 57, of 221 Forrest Drive, passed away Thursday, May 5, 2005, at Morehead Memorial Hospital [Eden, Rockingham Co., NC].

The funeral service will be held at 4 p.m. Saturday at Ellisboro Baptist Church. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.

A lifelong resident of Rockingham County, Mr. Tilley was born on Oct. 19, 1947, to Myrtle Fulp Tilley and the late Javan Tilley. He was a graduate of Madison-Mayodan High School, active with the Huntsville Community Center Baseball Program and president of the McMichael Baseball Boosters. He was the owner and operator of Eddies Exxon in Mayodan and was a member of Ellisboro Baptist Church. Eddie was a loving husband and father who was devoted to his family, friends and community. He enjoyed all the boys he coached throughout the years in Rockingham County. He had many special friends.

In addition to his mother, he is survived by his wife, Christell Swanson Tilley; son Eddie Dean Tilley II; daughters, Chelsea Morgan Tilley, all of the home and Dawn (Ray) Blankenship of Archdale; brothers, Paul Tilley, Steve (Marie) Tilley, Bobby (Susan) Tilley, all of Madison; sister Joanne (Jimmy) Martin of Stoneville; two grandchildren, Logan Taylor and Bailey Rae Blankenship.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2003, Reidsville, Rockingham Co., NC, Obituary

Greensboro News & Record (NC) - May 23, 2003

Paul Brittian Jones, 93, of 168 Narrow Gauge Rd., died Thursday, May 22, 2003, at his home.

Funeral services will be conducted 2 p.m. Saturday at Greenwood Presbyterian Church. Burial will be in Greenview Cemetery with military graveside rites.

A native of Rockingham County, he was a son of the late Richard Mosley and Dora Vaden Jones and had lived in Reidsville his entire life.

He was a retired employee of American Tobacco Co., a WW II Army veteran, a member of V.F.W. Midway-Monroeton Post #8297, American Legion Post #79, D.A.V. Lifetime Member and the A.A.R.P. He was the oldest member of Greenwood Presbyterian Church, where he was an Elder Emeritus, past Church Treasurer, past Sunday School Superintendent and past Sunday School Teacher.

Surviving are daughter, Yvonne Jones Evans of Ruffin; son, Paul Edward "Buck" Jones and wife, Betty, of Kinston; sister, Florence J. Burke of Burlington; five grandchildren, Steve Jones and wife, Suzan, David Jones and wife, Betsy, Dana Blankenship and husband, Gordon, Paula Evans, Daniel Evans and wife, Karen; eight great-grandchildren.

[SSDI, 14Aug1909 - 22May2003]

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2007, Reidsville, Rockingham Co., NC, Obituary

Greensboro News & Record (NC) - February 5, 2007

Michael Robert Hooker, 60, of 1649 US 29 Business, died Friday, February 2, 2007, at his home. A memorial service will be held at 7 p.m. on Monday at Wilkerson Funeral Home. Interment will follow in the Henry Memorial Park near Oak Level, Va., at 2 p.m. Tuesday. Mr. Hooker was born in Martinsville. He was a U.S. Army veteran serving during the Vietnam War. Michael was a contractor. He was an avid golfer and a member of the Monroeton Golf Club. He was preceded in death by his brother Raymond Earl Hooker.

Survivors include his wife Jill Camden Hooker of the home; sons, Michael David Hooker of San Diego, Calif. and Raymond Joseph "RJ" Hooker of Greensboro; daughter Claudia Inez Hooker of the home; one grandson; parents Mr. Robert and Mrs. Carolyn Hooker of Martinsville, Va.; sister Karen Hooker Blankenship and husband Danny of Ridgeway, Va.; brother-in-law Dr. Vic Camden Jr. and wife Betty of Wytheville, Va.; and sister-in-law Lynn Camden Paarmann and husband Hermann of Mechanicsville, Va. He will be loved and missed.

The family will receive friends at Wilkerson Funeral Home Monday following the memorial service and other times at the home.

[SSDI, 12May1946 - 02Feb2007]

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

+2007, Reidsville, Rockingham Co., NC, Obituary

Greensboro News & Record (NC) - October 8, 2007

Howard Clinton Moore, 79, of 336 Brooks Road, died Saturday, October 6, 2007, at his home.

Funeral services will be held at 3 p.m., Tuesday, October 9, at Wilkerson Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Bobby Rorror officiating. Interment will follow in Speedwell Presbyterian Church Cemetery. Pallbearers will be grandsons, Dustin Tuttle, Clint Tuttle, John Beville, Rodney Beville, David Bolden, Michael Paschal, Chris Moore, Kirk Moore and Josh Pruitt.

Howard was born in Rockingham County to the late John Cecil and Martha Sutton Moore and was a former employee of Adams Electric.

Along with his parents he was preceded in death by his son, Howard Douglas Moore; daughter, Betty Carmichael; grandson, Brandon Tuttle; great granddaughters, Alexis Tuttle and Raven Nicole Flippin; mother of his children, Mildred Moore; one sister and three brothers.

Survivors include his wife, Alice Wells Moore of the home; Dorothy "Dot" Beville and husband, Johnny, Doris Hutchens and husband, Wes, Diane Haizlip and husband, Billy, all of Reidsville; stepdaughters, Kay Poindexter and husband, Ronnie, Vickie Everette and husband, Mark, all of Ruffin; stepson, Gil Paschal and wife, Kim of Danville, Va.; 12 grandchildren; 18 great grandchildren; brothers, Woodrow Moore and wife, Mary, Cecil Moore and wife, Carrie Lee, Bill Moore and wife, Peggy , John Bill Moore and wife, Peggy; sisters, Elsie London and husband, Paul, Doris Manring, Arlena Blankenship and Betty Jean Dyson; sisters-in-law, Annie Pearl Moore and Ruby Moore; special friend, Pete Morissette.

[SSDI, 22Jun1928 - 06Oct2007]

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

+2008, Reidsville, Rockingham Co., NC, Obituary

Greensboro News & Record (NC) - February 27, 2008

Woodrow Wadson "Woody" Moore, 87, of 1103 Wentworth Street, passed away on Monday, February 25, 2008, at Annie Penn Hospital.

Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday, February 28, at Wilkerson Funeral Home with Rev. Ralph Clayton, Rev. Lewis Wall and Rev. George Fox officiating. Interment will follow in Evergreen Memory Gardens with military graveside rites. Pallbearers will be James Dyson, Mark Crouse, Wade Crouse, Scott Moore, Dorian French and Dustin Simmons.

Woody was born in Rockingham County, to the late John Cecil and Martha Elizabeth Sutton Moore. He retired from the American Tobacco Company with 34 years of service. He became a member of Baptist Temple church in 1950, but for the past eight years has been attending Covington Wesleyan Church. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army and served in World War II.

He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Mary Roberts Moore of the home; son, Steve W. Moore and wife, Gloria; granddaughters, Errin Moore French and husband, Dorian, Devan Moore Simmons and husband, Dustin; great grandchildren, Candace, Brianna and Alyssa; brothers, Cecil Moore, James Worth "Bill" Moore, Earl Franklin "Johnny" Moore; sisters, Arlena Blankenship, Doris Manring, Betty Dyson and Elsie London; sisters-in-law, Ruby Moore, Annie Pearl Moore and Alice Moore; numerous nieces and nephews.

[SSDI, 02Sep1920 - 25Feb2008]

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2009, Reidsville, Rockingham Co., NC, Obituary

http://www.funeralhomesguide.com/NorthCarolina/Reidsville/CittyFuneralHomeInc.html

Teresa Lynne Tickle, 48, of 503 Thomas St. Apt. C Reidsville, N.C. went to be with her Lord Monday March 9, 2009. Memorial Services will be conducted 2:00 P.M. Friday March 13, 2009 in Citty Funeral Home Chapel.

A native of Guilford County, she was a daughter of the late Leonard W. and Margaret Parker Tickle and had lived her entire life in Rockingham County. An employee of Dollar General Store on Way St. in Reidsville, she was of the Baptist faith and was preceded in death by her loving pet dog Snuggles.

Surviving: Daughter: Christy L. Ferguson and fiancé Christopher Hall - - - Reidsville, N.C. Brother: Michael W. Tickle and wife Pam - - - Eden, N.C. 2 Sisters: Joyce T. Nabors and husband Doug - - - Browns Summit, N.C. Kathy T. Hopkins and husband Johnny - - - Eden, N.C. 2 Nieces: Tonya King
Crystal Blankenship and husband Roy

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2000, Ruffin, Rockingham Co., NC, Obituary

Greensboro News & Record (NC) - May 16, 2000

Inez Pryor Pruitt, 89, of 8870 N.C. 700, died Monday, May 15, 2000, at Morehead Nursing Center.

The funeral will be held at 4 p.m. Wednesday, May 17, 2000, at Dan River Primitive Baptist Church. Interment will follow in the church cemetery.

Mrs. Pruitt was born in Rockingham County, to the late Will Lester Pryor and Mollie Reid Blackwell Pryor. She was a homemaker and the owner of a country store. She was of the Primitive Baptist faith.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Forister Franklin Pruitt.

She is survived by a son, F. Reid Pruitt Sr. and wife, Phyllis Blankenship Pruitt of Ruffin; daughter, Carolyn Pruitt Powell of the home; grandchildren, F. Reid Pruitt Jr. of Reidsville, Dr. Amy F. Pruitt of Raleigh, and Shannon Powell Mansfield of Wilmington; great-grandchildren, Jon Powell and Caroline Mansfield; and sisters, Mary Hill Vaughn of Reidsville and Dorothy Pryor Collie of Ringold, Va.

[SSDI, 25Jul1910 - 15May2000]

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2003, Ruffin, Rockingham Co., NC, Obituary

Greensboro News & Record (NC) - January 23, 2003

Ambrose Daniel "Danny" Evans, Jr., 61, of 6980 NCHwy. 700, died Tuesday, Jan. 21, 2003, at Annie Penn Hospital.

Funeral services will be conducted 2 p.m. Friday at Happy Home Congregational Christian Church. Burial will be in the church cemetery.

Anative of Rockingham County, he was a son of the late Ambrose Daniel Evans, Sr. and the late Lou Ida McBride Evans and had lived in the Happy Home Community of Rockingham County for his entire life. He was a retired farmer and a member of Happy Home Congregational Christian Church.

Surviving are wife, Yvonne Jones Evans, of the home; son, Ambrose Daniel Evans, III and wife, Karen, of Ruffin; daughters, Dana E. Blakenship and husband, Gordon, Eden and Paula Evans of Ruffin; four sisters, Virginia E. Moore and husband, Frank, of Reidsville, Nancy Setliff and husband, William, of Ruffin, Brenda Shelton of Eden and Janet Cooper and husband, Carl of Reidsville; four grandchildren, Ambrose D. Evans, IV, of Ruffin, Hayley Evans of Ruffin, Amber Blankenship of Eden and Allison Blakenship of Eden; father-in-law, Paul B. Jones of Reidsville.

[SSDI, 08Feb1941 - 21Jan2003]

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

+2009, Wentworth, Rockingham Co., NC, Obituary

News Record , January 30, 2009

Kenneth Norman Blankenship, 60, of 3045 Ashley Loop Road, died Wednesday, January 28, 2009, at his home. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, January 31, at Bethlehem United Methodist Church and the interment will follow in Evergreen Memory Gardens.

Mr. Blankenship was born in Rockingham County, to the late Cecil Norman and Syble Allison Blankenship. He was a veteran serving the U.S. Navy for four years stationed aboard the USS Saratoga. He was employed with Transcontinental Gas Pipeline Corporation as an automation technician. He was a longtime and faithful member of Bethlehem United Methodist Church where he was a former Sunday school teacher and was the former editor of the Bethlehem Church Newsletter. He was recognized as the Western North Carolina United Methodist Church "Layman of the Year". Kenneth was a former 4-H leader and was recognized as "Leader of the Year". He assisted with many Boy Scout troop activities. He was a member of the Reidsville Elks Lodge and helped with the newsletter for many years. He was also a charter member of the Rockingham County Gun Club.

He is survived by his wife, Lucille Dickerson Blankenship of the home; son, Roy Blankenship and wife, Crystal of Wentworth; grandchildren, Lane and Wesley Blankenship; extended family and many special friends.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

Rockingham Co., NC, SSDI

Blankenship, Cary 61, 21Jan1942 - 28 Aug 2003, Eden, Rockingham, NC, NJ-139-32-0379

+Blankenship, Kenneth N. 60, 23Jul1948 - 28Jan2009, Reidsville, Rockingham, NC, NC-239-78-9549

Rowan

2003, China Grove, Rowan Co., NC, Obituary

Salisbury Post (NC) - April 5, 2003

William Henry Clark, 87, 280 Rogers Road, died Friday (April 4, 2003) at his home. Born Feb. 13, 1916, in Wilkes County, Mr. Clark was a son of the late Issac Thomas and Alice Curry Clark. He served in the Navy during World War II and retired from the Sheet Department at Cannon Mills Plant 1 after 40 years. He also was a retired farmer.

He was preceded in death by an infant son, Paul Kenneth Clark.

Survivors include wife Bessie Drake Clark; son Bruce T. Clark, China Grove; daughters Alice Clark Wilcox, China Grove, Billie Ann Clark Hausand, Mims, Fla., Stephnia Clark Roach, Norwood, and Belinda Clark Cline, Salisbury; sisters Rosetta Brown, Concord, and Estelle Blankenship, Hiddenite; nine grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.

Services: 2 p.m. Sunday, Whitley's Funeral Home, Kannapolis, conducted by the Rev. Garold Roseman. Burial, Carolina Memorial Park, Kannapolis.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

+2003, China Grove, Rowan Co., NC, Obituary

Salisbury Post (NC) - September 28, 2003

Sarah Jane Boger Chaffin, 86, 1625 Lentz Road, died Saturday (Sept. 27, 2003) at Rowan Regional Medical Center after a brief illness. Born Oct. 2, 1916, in Davie County, Mrs. Chaffin was a daughter of the late Noah A. and Chattie Blankenship Boger. She was educated in Davie County schools. She retired from Cannon Mills sewing room and was affiliated with Central Baptist Church.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Adolphus Chaffin, on Oct. 7, 1996.

Survivors include brother DeWitt L. Boger, Kannapolis; and sister Nora B. Sloop, Salisbury.

Services: Graveside, 2 p.m., Monday, West Lawn Memorial Park, conducted by the Rev. Nathan Blackwelder and the Rev. Ralph Robinette.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2003, Cleveland, Rowan Co., NC, Obituary

Salisbury Post (NC) - February 4, 2003

Faye Brown Maeder, 80, Cleveland, died Monday (Feb. 3, 2003) at her home after three years of declining health. Born May 4, 1922, in Winston-Salem, Mrs. Maeder, a daughter of the late William Thomas and Lina Rebecca Vuncannon Brown, was educated at Boyden High School and Salisbury Business College. She was a hairdresser. A member of Green Street United Methodist Church, Winston-Salem, she had been affiliated with First United Methodist Church in Salisbury, where she taught Sunday school. In the late '50s, she was active in Henderson School's volunteer service and was president of the PTA.

Survivors include her husband of 60 years Ralph F. Maeder; daughter Sandra E. Gates,Troutville, Va.; sisters Zelma Brown Bowles, Winston-Salem, Sarah F. Shuping, Clemmons, and Becky Shuping, Blankenship; and three grandchildren.

Services: Entombment, 11 a.m. Wednesday, Rowan Memorial Park Mausoleum, conducted by the Rev. James E. Smith.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2007, Cleveland, Rowan Co., NC, Obituary

Salisbury Post (NC) - April 16, 2007

Jacob Hoyt Brown, 84, of 2380 Steele Rd. died Sunday, April 15, 2007, at the Gordon Hospice House in Statesville. Born in Iredell County on June 3, 1922, he was a son of the late Smith Brown and Dora Troutman Brown.

Mr. Hoyt was retired from Hunt Manufacturing Company after 28 years of service and was a member of Third Creek Presbyterian Church where he served as an Elder for more than twelve years. He was educated in the Iredell and Rowan County schools. Mr. Hoyt was a gentle man. He visited the sick and lonely on a regular basis, but usually he never told where he had been. Hoyt's life long interests have been his church, his family, gardening and baseball. An avid gardener he shared his vegetables with his friends and neighbors. He loved his cats and spent many hours with one on his lap. A lover of baseball, he was an avid fan of the Cincinnati Reds. His favorite place was under the old hickory tree in his yard. His favorite scripture was the book of Proverbs. His favorite song was "Peace In The Valley". Hoyt is now beyond the valley, and is certainly at peace and with the Lord.

On January 8, 1949, he married the former Joyce Plyler who survives. Also surviving are a daughter, Rita Carol Blankenship and her husband, Jerry of Cleveland; sister, Mrs. Rebecca Binkley of Alabama; two grandchildren, Ian Sean Blankenship and his wife, Angelia of Ft. Campbell, Ky. and Meredith Carol Davidson of Michigan, two great-grandchildren, Anna Kathleen Davidson and Rachel Elizabeth Williams.

A service celebrating Hoyt's life will be held at Third Creek Presbyterian Church 2 p.m. Tuesday, with Dr. Ed Lewis officiating. Burial: Will follow in the church cemetery.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

+2001, Kingston, Rowan Co., NC, Obituary

http://www.tributes.com/show/Archie-Cletus-Blankenship-48507687

Archie Cletus Blankenship age 71 passed away Saturday November 10, 2001 at his home in Kingston. He was diagnosed with lung and bone cancer.

He was a sales representative with equitable life assurance society, now axa for the past 41 years. Active member of the Kingston United Methodist Church where he taught a young adult Sunday school class. He was a member of the Thursday hiking club and enjoyed the beauty of nature.

Archie was born in McDowell County, North Carolina and moved with his family to Hardin valley in Knoxville in the mid-forties.

He was preceded in death by his parents Addie Lee and Nora Mae Blankenship, a sister Mary and brother Fred Enick.

He is survived by his wife of 46 years Mary Evelyn Blankenship of Kingston his children Valerie and husband Keith Hester of kerns, Dana Blankenship of Knoxville, Elaine Metcalf of New York and Dwayne Blankenship of Louisville, TN. sisters Margie and husband Bill Hall of Crossville, Ethel and husband Clyde Raby of New Madison, OH., Carolyn and husband Howard Wallace of Loudon. brother John L. and wife Nina Blankenship of Knoxville, grandchildren Jessica, Rachel, Molly Hester and Neil Metcalf Brent Byrd and wife Meagan of Houston, TN.

The body will lie in state from 12pm until 2pm on Tuesday, November 13, 2002 at the Kingston united Methodist church with the service to follow at 2pm with the Rev. Reed Shell officiatng. Private burial following service.

2001, Rockwell, Rowan Co., NC, Obituary

Salisbury Post (NC) - July 29, 2001

Larry Ray Muncy, 47, 130 Trotters Lane, died Friday (July 27, 2001) at his residence. Born Sept. 6, 1953, in Iaeger, W.Va., Mr. Muncy was a son of Gladys Osborne Muncy, Elkton, Md., and the late Charlie Muncy. He was a member of Lane Street Church of God. A graduate of Iaeger HIgh School and Bluefield State College, he was a registered nurse at Liberty Commons Nursing Center.

Survivors include wife Mary Ann Blankenship Muncy, sons Roger Lee Muncy, Kannapolis, and David Ray Muncy, of the home; brothers Lewis Muncy, Elkton, Md., and Roger Dean Muncy, Bradshaw,W.Va; sisters Emma Simmons, Linda Ak and Loretta and Donna Muncy, all of Elkton, Md, and Sandra Rowe; Bradshaw, W.Va.; and two grandchildren.

Services: 3 p.m. today, Linn-Honeycutt Funeral Home, China Grove, conducted by the Rev. Steve Bailey and the Rev. Wade Eason. The body will be cremated.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2000, Salisbury, Rowan Co., NC, Obituary

Salisbury Post (NC) - January 4, 2000

The funeral will be Wednesday for Ruth Hilton Page, 77, Salisbury, who died Monday (Jan. 3, 2000) at the Grand Strand Regional Medical Center, Myrtle Beach, S.C. Born Aug. 10, 1922, in Charlotte, Mrs. Page was a daughter of the late Howard Beckham and Martha Scotland Pharr Hilton.

Educated in the Concord schools, she had retired in 1984 after 20 years with Rowan Memorial Hospital. She was a member of Enon Baptist Church and a former member of the Home Extension Club. Her husband, Allen Glenn Page, died Sept. 28, 1999, and a son, Mark Allen Page, died in 1967.

Survivors include daughter Glenda Blankenship, Billings, Mont.; sisters Linda Williams, Pineville, and Carolyn Parker, Greensboro, Ga.; grandson Brian C. Blankenship, who grew up in the home; two other grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.

Services: 3 p.m.Wednesday, Summersett Funeral Home's Memorial Chapel, conducted by the Rev.Larry Twitty, pastor, Franklin Baptist Church. Burial, Rowan Memorial Park.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

+2002, Salisbury, Rowan Co., NC, Obituary

Salisbury Post (NC) - August 28, 2002

The funeral will be Thursday for J. C. Blankenship, 80, 940 Mount Hope Church Road, who died Monday (Aug. 26, 2002) at Liberty Commons Nursing Center [Wilmington, New Hanover Co., NC]. Born Feb. 19, 1922, in Taylorsville, Mr. Blankenship was a son of the late Hunter Maud and Mary Bertha Sowers Blankenship. He was educated in the Alexander County schools. Formerly employed by Cannon Mills and the North Carolina Department of Transportation, he was a member of Mount Nebo Baptist Church. His wife, Eugenia Ledwell Blankenship, died in 1996.

Survivors include daughters Linda Kay Campbell, Piedmont, S. C., and Carol Joan Yax, Icard; brother Bobby Blankenship, Wilkesboro; sisters Evalina Patterson and Sarah Odelia Barnes, both of Statesville, Frances Keller and Lillie May Pennell, both of Hiddenite, Rachel Davis, Stony Point, and Rebecca Durmar, Boomer; five grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren.

Services: 1 p.m., Thursday, Linn-Honeycutt Funeral Home, China Grove, conducted by the Rev. Derald Adams. Burial at West Lawn Memorial Park.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2004, Salisbury, Rowan Co., NC, Obituary

Salisbury Post (NC) - April 11, 2004

Lawrence Eldon Lindsay Jr., 83, of Salisbury, died Thursday (April 8, 2004), at home. Born Feb. 4, 1921, in Hillsville, Va., Mr. Lindsay was the son of the late Lawrence Eldon and Bess Blankenship Lindsay. He was employed by the Hartford Insurance Co. for 35 years before retiring. A U.S. Army Air Corps veteran, he served in the China-Burma-India Theater. He attended Sacred Heart Catholic Church.

Survivors include his wife Loretta Fahey Lindsay; sons Lawrence E. Lindsay III, Parkland, Fla., and Eugene Lindsay, Raleigh; daughters Patricia Lindsay Ruez, Concord, Ohio, and Catherine Lindsay Miller, Wheaton, Ill.; 12 grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.

Services: 10 a.m. Monday, Summersett Memorial Chapel. The body will be cremated. Interment will follow at a later date.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2007, Salisbury, Rowan Co., NC, Obituary

http://www.lyerlyfuneralhome.com/obituaries.php?page=0&op=view&id=237

Mr. John M. Hardison, age 73, of Salisbury went to be with his Savior, Jesus Christ Monday, December 31, 2007 at N. C. Veterans Home in Salisbury. He was born September 12, 1934 in Iredell County, NC the son of the late Ethel Mae Davis Hardison and the late Marvin Hardison.

Mr. Hardison was a 1952 graduate of Winecoff High School and a Veteran of the US Air Force. He worked as an Accountant.

He was preceded in death by a brother Joel Hardison on April 1, 2007, Rev. C.H. Rochester and wife Velma who raised him at the Church of God Orphanage in Kannapolis also preceded him in death.

Survivors include sons John Wayne Hardison of Salisbury, Joel Michael Hardison and wife Becky of Rockwell, Jeffrey Lynn Hardison and wife Teresa of Landis and James Kevin Hardison and wife Chaitalee of Charlotte; daughters Patricia Hardison Polk and husband Brent of Salisbury and Pamela Kay Bryant of Charlotte; first wife Dorris Overman and 2nd wife Joyce Blankenship; 14 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren.

Services: 12 Noon Friday at James C. Lyerly Chapel conducted by Rev. Cameron Kirker, Minister of Stillwaters. Burial will follow at Salisbury National Cemetery 501 Statesville Blvd. with Military Rites by Rowan County Honor Guard.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2008, Salisbury, Rowan Co., NC, Funeral

The Charlotte Observer, (NC) - August 20, 2008

Mary Williams Blankenship, 88, died Sunday, Aug. 17, 2008. Service, 3pm Wednesday at Summersett Funeral Home.

[SSDI, 25Dec1919 - 17Aug2008]

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2009, Salisbury, Rowan Co., NC, Obituary

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Carlton Thomas Foster Sr., fondly known as “Pete”, passed away peacefully in the early morning hours of December 25, 2009 at Rowan Regional Medical Center in Salisbury, NC. He was 87. Pete had an easy smile, and was beloved by his family as well as friends too numerous to name. Pete was born on February 27, 1922 in Clarksville, Virginia to John Thomas and Lucy Irene Green Foster. He served in the Army Air Corps during World War II.

In Salisbury, Pete established himself as a hardworking businessman, first managing a B.F. Goodrich Store, and later Savings Supply Lumber Co. In 1962 the family moved to Raleigh where he became an exceptional salesman for the G.A.F. Corporation. In his sixties, Pete founded a successful wholesale roofing supply company called C.T. Foster, Inc. Of his business acumen, Pete said, “God gave me a little ability, and I tried to do it in a very decent, honest way.” He was an avid golfer and also enjoyed spending time at the Blankenship farm in Alexander County.

Pete is survived by his wife Luise “Petie” Palmer Foster and her children Joan Palmer of Salisbury, Janet Larkin and husband Bill of Rancho Santa Margarita, California, and Jody Hicks and husband Dr. Preston Hicks of Lexington, Kentucky. Also surviving are his children Kathie Raymond and husband Art of Raleigh, Jean Scarbrough and husband Jim of Concord, and Tom Foster of Raleigh. His sister Fable Byrd of High Point survives as well as grandchildren Art Raymond III, John Scarbrough, Anna Scarbrough Bryant, Jennifer Foster Barnhill, and Lance Corporal Paul Foster. His great-grandchildren are Benjamin Raymond, Katherine Raymond, and Carmen Foster. He is predeceased by eight siblings, as well as his first wife Pauline Blankenship Foster and his second wife Doris Denning Foster.

A memorial service will be held 1 p.m. on Tuesday, December 29 at First Presbyterian Church, conducted by Dr. Jim Duncan, Dr. Randy Kirby, and Rev. Ed Harper.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2007, Spencer, Rowan Co., NC, Obituary

High Point Enterprise (NC) - April 24, 2007

Mrs. Rebecca Emily Poe Gobbel, 90, of Spencer, died Saturday, April 21, 2007, at Rowan Regional Medical Center. She will be remembered as a loving wife and mother who lived her life in spite of many illnesses with grace, courage, and dignity. Born Aug. 1, 1916, in Salisbury, she was the daughter of the late William Bunyan and Pettis Blankenship Hudson Poe.

She attended Spencer High School and Catawba College. She was Salutatorian of her high school class at Spencer High School, First Runner- up of Miss Spencer High, and was a member of the basketballteam. She was an accomplished pianist and accompanied many church and school programs during her life. Also, an accomplished seamstress, she designed and made costumes for plays and dance recitals. Mrs. Gobbel was an avid reader, who prided herself with knowledge of current events, politics, and ACC sports, especially Clemson University, the Alma Mater of her sons. She was a member of Grove Park Women's Club, the Grove Park Bridge Club, and Cotillion of Danville, Va. In addition, she was member of Southern Railway Women's Club of Asheville, N.C. Mrs. Gobbel was later a member of Central United Methodist Church.

On March 9, 1938, she married Joseph Alfred Gobbel in Alexandria, Va. She enjoyed giving tours of Washington, D.C., for her friends and family. Joseph died in 1948 from leukemia. On December 6, 1951, she married Harry H. Gobbel in Charlotte, N.C. Together they enjoyed the many friends and places that came with each move with Southern Railway. They also spent their years together cherishing their children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. The children of these marriages are Joseph William Gobbel, Rebecca Jo Gobbel Cagle, and James Bruce Gobbel.

Survivors are her husband Harry H. Gobbel, her sons Joseph William Gobbel (Carolyn) of Conway, S.C.; James Bruce Gobbel (Janet) of Canton, Ga.; her daughter, Rebecca Jo Gobbel Cagle (Larry) of Thomasville, N.C. Granchildren include Jo Evelyn Sanderlin (Ross) of High Point, N.C.; Martin Prescott Beale of Thomasville, N.C.; John Tilden Cagle of Raleigh, N.C.; Leigh Caroline Del Grosso (Sonny) of Atlanta, Ga.; William Hudson Gobbel of Conway, S.C.; Meika Chason Hughes (Joe) of Woodstock, Ga.; and Chris Chason (Dana) of Fort Mill, S.C. Great-grandchildren are Lee O' Brien and John Edward Sanderlin of High Point, N.C.; Riley and Will Hughes of Woodstock, Ga, and Sidney Chason of Fort Mill, S.C.

Graveside services will be conducted 2 p.m. today at Rowan Memorial Park with Rev. Peggy Finch, Pastor of Memorial United Methodist Church, Thomasville, N.C. officiating.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

Rowan Co., NC, SSDI

Blankinship, Lucille H. 91, 23Aug1910 - 04Apr2002, Salisbury, Rowan, NC, NC-237-26-9669

Blankenship, Mary W. 88, 25Dec1919 - 17Aug2008, Salisbury, Rowan, NC, NC-239-18-1107

Blankenship, J. C. 80, 19Feb1922 - 26Aug2002, Salisbury, Rowan, NC, NC-238-24-0992

Rutherford

2007, Bostic, Rutherford Co., NC, Obituary

The Daily Courier, (Forest City, NC) - January 28, 2007

Floyd "Jerry" Preston Stallings, 79, of 3463 NC Hwy. 226, Bostic, died Friday, Jan. 26, 2007, at Rutherford Hospital. Born in Rutherford County, he was a son of the late Tilden Durant Stallings and Lucindy Bell Blankenship Stallings. He was a member of Mt. Zion Baptist Church and retired after 33 1⁄2 years of service from Drexel Furniture as a shaper.

He is survived by his wife of 51 years, Mary Pauline Stallings; two sisters, Elsie Smith of Casar and Bessie Elliott of Lawndale, and one brother, Johnny Stallings of Shelby.

Funeral services will be held at 3 p.m. Sunday at Golden Valley United Methodist Church in Bostic with the Revs. Michael Harrill, Jr., and John Ware officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.

[SSDI, 20Jul1927 - 26Jan2007]

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2008, Bostic, Rutherford Co., NC, Obituary

The Daily Courier, (Forest City, NC) - April 22, 2008

Rex Alan Storey, age 52, of Bostic, NC, passed away on Saturday, April 19, 2008 at his home. He was born on July 31, 1955 in Wayne County, Michigan to the late Rex Agee and Margaret Storey. Rex was a retired employee of New Cherokee Mill in Spindale. He was a NASCAR fan and he loved singing. He was a US Army veteran.

In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by three brothers, Ronnie Storey, Roland Storey and Raymond Storey and two sisters, Patricia Smith and Rexine Agee.

He is survived by one son, Rex Storey, Jr. of Ellenboro, NC; one daughter, Ginger Mickel and husband, Jerry of Wyandotte, MI; four grandchildren, Christian Daniels, Brooke Mickel, Jerry Mickel and Amanda Mickel; one brother, Robert Storey; and two sisters, Mary Carr and Barbara Blankenship.

Funeral services will be held at 6:00 pm on Tuesday, April 22, 2008 at the Harrelson Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Brian Martin officiating.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2001, Ellenboro, Rutherford Co., NC, Obituary
http://www.genealogybuff.com/nc/cleveland/webbbs_config.pl/noframes/read/248

Mrs. Annie Mae Shoemake Williams, 95, died Saturday, May 26, 2001, at Crawley Memorial Hospital in Boiling Springs. A native of Hall County, Ga., she was a daughter of the late Sam E. and Sally Terry Shoemake. She was a homemaker and a member of Campfield Memorial Baptist Church.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Odum Woodrow Williams.

She is survived by two sons, D.S. Williams of Tampa, Fla., and Max Williams of Shelby; five daughters, Frances Connor of Tampa, Gwen Callahan of Boiling Springs, Blanche Blanton of Ellenboro, Dianne Bostic of Bostic and Vicki Humphries of Rutherford College; a brother, Ed Shoemake of Gainesville, Ga.; two sisters, Mamie Haynes and Nola Blankenship, both of Gainesville; 23 grandchildren, 29 great - grandchildren, five great - great - grandchildren; and nieces and nephews.

The funeral will be Tuesday at 2 p.m. at Campfield Memorial Baptist Church in Ellenboro, with the Revs. Eugene Passmore and Joe Cantrell officiating. The body will be placed in the church 30 minutes before the service. Burial will be in the church cemetery.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2008, Ellenboro, Rutherford Co., NC, Obituary

The Daily Courier, (Forest City, NC) - December 11, 2008

Dr. David A. Jones, 55, of Ellenboro, died Tuesday, Dec. 9, 2008, at the Charles George VA Medical Center in Asheville [Buncombe Co., NC]. He was a son of the late Ralph and Kate Keever Jones.

He was an Air Force veteran, received a bachelors degree from Gardner-Webb University, and attended Fruitland Bible Institute. He pastored a number of Baptist churches including Bat Cave, Grays Creek, Smith Grove, Crestview in Shelby, Lavonia, Johnson Memorial Baptist, and Pilgrim Baptist. David was presently an interim pastor at Bills Creek Baptist Church.

Survivors include his wife of 36 years, Brenda Dodson Jones of Ellenboro; two daughters, Bridgett J. Ashworth, of Boiling Springs, and Alisha J. Lynn of Kings Mountain; four sisters, Annie Belle Robbins, Emma Sue Ayers, and Katie Lou Wells, all of Ellenboro, and Joann Blankenship of Henrietta; five brothers, Henry Ted Jones, Perry Jones, and John Jones, all of Forest City, Bob Jones of Ellenboro, and Ray Keever of Oak Ridge, Tenn.; and four grandchildren.

Funeral services will be conducted at 3 p.m. Friday at Walls Baptist Church with the Revs. Perry Jones and Frank Hoyle officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. The Rutherford County Honor Guard will render military honors at the grave.

[SSDI, 30Mar1953 - 09Dec2008]

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2004, Forest City, Rutherford Co., NC, Funeral

The Charlotte Observer, (NC) - September 29, 2004

Emma Lucy Reel Blankenship, 98, died September 28, 2004.

Service 2pm, visitation 1pm, Thursday, Crowe Funeral Home; burial, Sunset Memorial Park.

[SSDI, Emma R. Blankenship - 14Jun1906 - 28Sep2004]

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2005, Forest City, Rutherford Co., NC, Obituary

The Daily Courier, (Forest City, NC) - August 28, 2005

Jimmy Ray White, 67, of 421 South Broadway St., Forest City, died Friday, August 26, 2005, at Rutherford Hospital [Rutherfordton, Rutherford Co., NC]. A native of Rutherford County, he was a son of the late Pearly Gates White, Sr. and Grace Condrey White. He was a member of Alexander United Methodist Church and owner of White's Insurance Agency in Forest City.

He is survived by two daughters, Melanie Blankenship of Rutherfordton and Cheryl Davidson of Rutherfordton; one brother, Jerry White of Bostic; one sister, Josephine Henson of Mooresboro; and five grandchildren.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, August 29, 2005, at Alexander United Methodist church with the Revs. J.J. Powell, Terry White and Earl Byers officiating. Burial will be at Providence United Methodist Cemetery.

[SSDI, 08Mar1938 - 26Aug2005]

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

+2007, Forest City, Rutherford Co., NC, Obituary

The Daily Courier, (Forest City, NC) - February 1, 2007

Myrsell Hill Freeman, 82, of 1476 West Main St., Forest City, died Tuesday, Jan. 30, 2007, at Autumn Care Center. A native of Rutherford County, she was a daughter of the late Willie and Grace Blankenship Hill. She retired from Doncaster Company and was a member of Mt. Vernon Baptist Church.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Earl "Hot Dog" Freeman, and a son, Ronald "Hot Dog" Freeman. Dorothy Ray Owens, a daughter, daughter in law Betty Freeman, 3 grandchildren, and four great grandchildren.

She is survived by a daughter, Dorothy Ray Owens of Forest City; three grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.

Graveside services will be held at 4 p.m. Friday in the Cool Springs Cemetery with the Rev. Richard Bass officiating.

[SSDI, 06Dec1924 - 30Jan2007]

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2009, Forest City, Rutherford Co., NC, Obituary

The Daily Courier, (Forest City, NC) - December 13, 2009

Lottie Muriel Scruggs, age 86, of 1050 Doggett Road, Forest City, died Thursday, Dec. 10, 2009, at Hospice House. A native of Rutherford County, she was a daughter to the late James Arthur Thornton and Bessie Blankenship Thornton. She worked for Burlington Industries as a weaver for over 40 years before her retirement and was a charter member of Sandy Mush Baptist Church.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 25 years, Tony Scruggs; one son, Roger McMinn, Sr.; one brother, James Arthur Thornton, Jr. and one sister, Clarice Thornton.

Survivors include her grandson, Roger McMinn, Jr. of Lincolnton, NC; her granddaughter, Janet Nanney of Forest City; one great grandson, Lucas McMinn and four nephews, Buck Thornton and his wife, Carol, of Spindale, Jerry Thornton of Caroleen, Joe Thornton of Pacolet, SC and Robin Thornton and his wife, Beverly, of Liberty, SC.

Funeral services will be conducted at 3 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 13, 2009, at Sandy Mush Baptist Church with the Rev. Ernest Brown and the Rev. David Reep officiating. Interment will follow in Sunset Memorial Park.

[SSDI, 21Nov1923 - 10Dec2009]

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

+2006, Golden Valley, Rutherford Co., NC, Obituary

The Charlotte Observer, (NC) - July 1, 2006

Miss Bergie "Peg" McCurry, 88, of Golden Valley Church Road, Golden Valley, died Friday, June 30, 2006 at her residence. She was the daughter of the late Targ and Mary Luna Blankenship McCurry.

She was also preceded in death by three sisters, D. Faye McCurry, Mae McCurry Alexander, and Tiny McCurry Dixon, also three brothers, Solen R. McCurry, Dewey M. McCurry, and Lee V. McCurry. She was a longtime resident of Charlotte and retired from the Charlotte Police Department. She was a member of Golden Valley UMC.

She was survived by several nieces and nephews.

The Funeral Service will be held at 4:00 PM Sunday, July 2, 2006 at Golden Valley United Methodist Church. Rev. Fleet Kirkpatrick will officiate.

[SSDI, 03Aug1917 - 30Jun2006]

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

+2009, Gilkey, Rutherford Co., NC, Obituary

http://crowes.frontrunnerpro.com/runtime/25280/runtime.php?SiteId=25280&NavigatorId=139766&viewOpt=dpaneOnly&ItemId=324971&op=tributeObituary

Mrs. Gladys Justice Doggett of the Gilkey Community passed away on Sunday August 2, 2009 at her home following a period of declining health. Gladys was the daughter of the late Johnnie and Martha Blankenship Justice and the widow of William Walton Doggett. She was also preceded in death by two brothers, J. C. and Clarence Justice, and one sister Bertha Jacobs.

She is survived by one daughter, Vickie Doggett of the home, one son John Doggett and his wife Tamara, one grandson William Doggett and one brother Earl Justice all of Gilkey. A number of nieces, nephews, cousins and a host of friends also survive. Gladys was a charter member of Gilkey Baptist Church, a homemaker and a former sales associate with Maxway and Wal-Mart.

Funeral services will be held 3 PM Wednesday August 5, 2009 at Crowe’s Funeral Chapel with the Revs. Marshall Dill and Bobby Hedgpath Jr. officiating. No graveside service will be held but burial will be in the cemetery of Round Hill Baptist Church in Union Mills.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

+2009, Gilkey, Rutherford Co., NC, Obituary

http://obitsforlife.com/obituary/275197/Doggett-Gladys.php

Mrs. Gladys Irene Justice Doggett of the Gilkey Community passed away on Sunday August 2, 2009 at her home following a period of declining health. Gladys born June 8th, 1934, was the daughter of the late Johnnie and Martha Blankenship Justice and the widow of William Walton Doggett. She was also preceded in death by two brothers, J. C. and Clarence Justice, and one sister Bertha Jacobs.

She is survived by one daughter, Vickie Doggett of the home, one son John Doggett and his wife Tamara, one grandson William Doggett and one brother Earl Justice all of Gilkey. A number of nieces, nephews, cousins and a host of friends also survive. Gladys was a charter member of Gilkey Baptist Church, a homemaker and a former sales associate with Maxway and Wal-Mart.

Funeral services will be held 3 PM Wednesday August 5, 2009 at Crowes Funeral Chapel with the Revs. Marshall Dill and Bobby Hedgpath Jr. officiating. No graveside service will be held but burial will be in the cemetery of Round Hill Baptist Church in Union Mills.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

+2001, Rutherfordton, Rutherford Co., NC, Funeral

The Charlotte Observer, (NC) - August 11, 2001

Mattie Mazelle Blankenship Sane, 76, died Thursday, August 9, 2001. Funeral 2pm Saturday with visitation beginning at 2pm, Crowe's Mortuary; burial, Sunset Memorial Park.

[SSDI, Mazelle Sane - 03Mar1925 - 09Aug2001]

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

+2002, Rutherfordton, Rutherford Co., NC, Funeral

The Charlotte Observer, (NC) - March 14, 2002

Mrs. Mary Ruppe Blankenship, 58, died March 12, 2002.

Funeral is 3 PM Sunday at Pleasant Hill Baptist Church, Rutherfordton. Harrelson Funeral Home.

[SSDI, Mary E. Blankenship - 25Jul1943 - 12Mar2002]

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2002, Rutherfordton, Rutherford Co., NC, Funeral

Charlotte Observer, The (NC) - April 16, 2002

Mrs. Billie Rose Blankenship Goode, 63 died 4/15 at Rutherford Hosp. Funeral 6pm 4/17, Southern Bapt. Ch; burial Entombment So. Bapt. Ch Cem; vstn: 4/16, 6-8pm church. McMahan's Funeral Home.

[SSDI, 25Jul1938 - 15Apr2002]

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2002, Rutherfordton, Rutherford Co., NC, Funeral

The Charlotte Observer, (NC) - November 8, 2002

Bill Blankenship, 81, died November 7, 2002. Visitation 2-3 PM Sunday at Southern Baptist Church; service at 3 PM. Interment in church cemetery. McMahan's Funeral Home is assisting the family.

[SSDI, William F. Blankenship - 19Jul1921 - 07Nov2002]

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2003, Rutherfordton, Rutherford Co., NC, Funeral

http://obituaries.citizen-times.com/obituaries/obit.php?id=5589 , 2003-07-23

Bell White Blankenship, 98, died Monday, July 21, 2003, at White Oak Manor Nursing Home in Rutherfordton. The funeral services will be held at 3 p.m. Wednesday at McMahan's Funeral Home chapel with visitation from 1:30 to 3 p.m. prior to the services. Burial will be in Corinth Baptist Church cemetery.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2003, Rutherfordton, Rutherford Co., NC, Obituary

http://www.arrangeonline.com/obituary/obituary.asp?ObituaryID=67866321

Nannie Bell Blankenship, 98, of Rutherfordton, NC, died Monday, July 21, 2003 at White Oak Manor Nursing Home in Ruthefordton, NC. She was born July 16, 1905 in Rutherford County, N.C.. She was a Former member of Alexander Baptist Church; she attended Glenwood Baptist.

Visitation is scheduled for Wednesday, July 23, 2003, from 1:30 PM to 3:00 PM at McMahan`s Funeral Home prior to the service. Services will be held Wednesday, July 23, 2003, at 3:00 PM at McMahan`s Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will be at Corinth Baptist Church Cemetery on Wednesday, July 23, .

Survivors include: Frances Roberts of Shelby, NC-Daughter; Patsy Groves of Union Mills, NC-Daughter; Carolyn Scism of Forest City, NC-Daughter; Nell Dotson of Forest City, NC-Sister.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2004, Rutherfordton, Rutherford Co., NC, Funeral

http://obituaries.citizen-times.com/obituaries/obit.php?id=14129 , 2004-05-11

Helen Irene Montieth Blankenship, 83, of Rutherfordton, died Saturday, May 8, 2004, at White Oak Manor. The funeral service will be held at 3 p.m. Wednesday at Southern Baptist Church with visitation one hour prior to the service at the church. Burial will be in the church cemetery.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2004, Rutherfordton, Rutherford Co., NC, Obituary

http://www.arrangeonline.com/obituary/obituary.asp?ObituaryID=69591728

Helen Irene Montieth Blankenship, 83,( 1921 - 2004) of Rutherfordton, NC, died Saturday, May 8, 2004 at White Oak Manor in Ruthefordton, NC. She was born April 28, 1921 in Rutherford County, N.C.. She was a member of Southern Baptist Church and a home maker..

Visitation is scheduled for Wednesday, May 12, 2004, from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM at Southern Baptist Church at 140 Church Street, Rutherfordton, NC. Services will be held Wednesday, May 12, 2004, at 3:00 PM at Southern Baptist Church. Rev. John Perry Jr. - Rev. Brian Smith will be officiating. Burial will be at Southern Baptist Church Cemetery on Wednesday, May 12, .

Survivors include: Carol B. Lawing of Rutherfordton, NC-Daughter; Jack Keeter Montieth of Indiana, -Brother.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2005, Rutherfordton, Rutherford Co., NC, Funeral

http://obituaries.citizen-times.com/obituaries/obit.php?id=28059 , 2005-10-01

Valoree Philbeck Blankenship, 99, of Rutherfordton, died Friday, Sept. 30, 2005, at her home.

The funeral service will be held at 3 p.m. Sunday at Southern Baptist Church. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday at McMahan's Funeral Home.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2005, Rutherfordton, Rutherford Co., NC, Obituary

http://www.arrangeonline.com/obituary/obituary.asp?ObituaryID=69631712

Valoree Huldah (Philbeck) Blankenship, age 99, (1905 - 2005) of Rutherfordton, N.C., died Friday, September 30, 2005, at Decedent`s Residence in Rutherfordton, N.C. . She was the daughter of the late David Philbeck and the late Cathleen Philbeck.

She is also survived by her One Daughter, Shirley (Blankenship) Fraley Two Sons, Robert Louie Blankenship Jr. David `Nub` Blankenship

Arrangements are being handled by McMahan`s Funeral Home Inc., 249 South Main St., Rutherfordton, N.C., where the family will receive friends from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM Saturday, October 1, 2005. Funeral service will be at Southern Baptist Church at 3:00 PM Sunday, October 2, 2005 , Rev. John Perry Jr. officiating. Interment will be at Southern Baptist Church Cemetery in Rutherfordton, N.C.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2006, Rutherfordton, Rutherford Co., NC, Obituary

The Daily Courier, (Forest City, NC) - December 1, 2006

Mr. David Logan Heffner, age 84, of Rutherfordton, NC, died on Wednesday, November 29, 2006 at Rutherford Hospital. A native of Rutherford County, NC, he was a son of the late Addie A. Ledford Heffner.

He was the retired owner and operator of Heffner's Body Shop, and was a member of Second Baptist Church of Rutherfordton, NC. He was a retired veteran of the U.S. Navy, having served in the South Pacfic.

In addition to his mother, he was preceded in death by a daughter, Evelyn Annette Heffner, and a great- granddaughter, Rebecca Leigh Wright.

He is survived by his wife, Marie Hardin Harris Heffner of Forest City; daughter, Susan Wright and her husband, James of Wellford, SC: granddaughters, Donna Bobby and her husband, Frank of Liberty, SC and Michelle Blankenship and her husband, Jon of Fort Mill, SC; grandson, Doug Wright and his wife, Sheila of Lyman, SC; five great- grandchildren; and a sister, Collene Connor of Rutherfordton.

Graveside services will be held on Saturday, December 2, 2006 at 11: 00 am at Rutherfordton City Cemetery with Rev. Tom Frady officiating.

[SSDI, 28Jan1922 - 29Nov2006]

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2007, Rutherfordton, Rutherford Co., NC, Funeral

http://obituaries.citizen-times.com/obituaries/obit.php?id=45787 , 2007-07-06

Verlon Dotson Blankenship died Tuesday, July 3, 2007. The graveside service will be held at 2 p.m. Monday at Round Hill Baptist Church Cemetery, Union Mills.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2007, Rutherfordton, Rutherford Co., NC, Obituary

The Daily Courier, (Forest City, NC) - August 19, 2007

Louise Camby, 79, died Friday, Aug. 17, 2007 at her home. She was a native of Rutherford County, a daughter of the late E. L. Davis and Lilly Blankenship Davis. She was a retired seamtress for Doncaster/ Tanner and a member of the Voice for Jesus Tabernacle.

She is survived by husband, Charles Camby, of the home; two sons, Eddie Camby, of Huntersville, and Mike Camby, of Rutherfordton; three sisters: Evelyn Enloe, of Rutherfordton, Agnes Porter, of Arizona, and Kathy Humprhies, of Rutherfordton; a brother Max Davis, of Pennsylvania; two grandchildren; and one great grandchild.

Services will be held at the Mountain Creek Baptist Church on Monday, Aug. 20, at 11 a.m., with the Revs. Jeff McCraw, Jerry McCall and Joey Houston officiating. Interment will be in Mountain Creek Baptist Church Cemetery in Rutherfordton.

[SSDI, Alice L. Camby - 06Feb1928 - 17Aug2007]

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2008, Rutherfordton, Rutherford Co., NC, Obituary

The Daily Courier, (Forest City, NC) - January 13, 2008

Bruce Gibson, 78, of Rutherfordton, died Tuesday, Jan. 8, 2008, at Mission Hospitals in Asheville. A native of Rutherford County, he was the son of the late William Gibson and the late Gladys (Lewis) Gibson and was the widower of Lillian Ward Gibson. He was a former member of Oak Springs Baptist Church and a veteran of the Air Force.

He is survived by one son, Richard Bruce Gibson of Rhode Island; two sisters, Joyce Chandler of Rutherfordton and Hazel Blankenship of Ruth; one brother, Norman Gibson of Union Mills; and two grandchildren.

The funeral service was held at McMahan's Funeral Home Chapel Friday with the Rev. Ray Hooper officiating. Interment was at Oak Springs Baptist Church Cemetery, Rutherfordton.

[SSDI, 09Dec1929 - 08Jan2008]

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2008, Rutherfordton, Rutherford Co., NC, Funeral

http://obituaries.citizen-times.com/obituaries/obit.php?id=55428 , 2008-07-17

Robert Louie Blankenship, Jr., 69, died Tuesday, July 15, 2008. The funeral service will be at 5 p.m. Saturday at Southern Baptist church. Visitation from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at McMahan's Funeral Home.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2008, Rutherfordton, Rutherford Co., NC, Obituary

http://www.arrangeonline.com/obituary/obituary.asp?ObituaryID=69645223

McMahan''s Funeral Home & Cremation Services

Robert Louie Blankenship Jr, (1939 – 2008) age 69, of 856 Old U S 221 Highway; Rutherfordton, N.C., died Tuesday, July 15, 2008, at home. Native of Rutherford County. He was son of the late Robert Louie Blankenship Sr. and the late Valoree Philbeck Blankenship. He was a member of Southern Baptist Church. Member of Volunteer Life Saving for 30 years and served as the Captain. Worked at Reeves Brothers for 32 years. Retired from Turner Trucking after 11 years.

He is survived by his wife Thelma (Greene) Blankenship; Two Sons, Son-Scott Blankenship of Rutherfordton, N.C. Son-Linc Blankenship of Rutherfordton, N.C. One Sister, Sister-Shirley Fraley of Rutherfordton, N.C. One Brother, Brother-David Blankenship of Rutherfordton, N.C. Two grandchildren.

Funeral service will be at Southern Baptist Church at 5:00 PM Saturday, July 19, 2008 , Rev. John Perry Jr. - Rev. Jerry Campbell officiating. Interment will be at Southern Baptist Church Cemetery in Rutherfordton, N.C.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2009, Union Mills, Rutherford Co., NC, Obituary
http://www.arrangeonline.com/obituary/obituary.asp?ObituaryID=69646022

McMahan''s Funeral Home & Cremation Services

Mary Ella Blankenship, (1920 – 2009) age 88, of Union Mills, N.C., died Sunday, January 4, 2009, at White Oak Manor Nursing Home . Member of Round Hill Baptist Church. Retired from Spindale Mills. She was the daughter of the late Silas Blankenship and the late Martha (Hill) Blankenship. Preceded in death by three brothers and one sister.

She is survived by several nieces and nephews.

Funeral service will be at McMahan`s Funeral Home Chapel at 2:00 PM Wednesday, January 7, 2009 , Rev. Lynn Williamson officiating. Interment will be at Round Hill Baptist Church Cemetery .

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2009, Union Mills, Rutherford Co., NC, Obituary

Charlotte Observer , January 6, 2009

Ella Blankenship, 88, died January 4, 2009. Funeral 2pm, visitation 1pm, Wednesday, McMahan's Funeral Home; burial, Round Hill Baptist Church.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

+2009, Union Mills, Rutherford Co., NC, Obituary

The Daily Courier, (Forest City, NC) - January 6, 2009

Ella Blankenship, 88, of Union Mills, died Sunday, Jan. 4, 2009, at White Oak Manor Nursing Home. She was a daughter of the late Silas Blankenship and Martha Hill Blankenship. She was a member of Round Hill Baptist Church and was retired from Spindale Mills.

Survivors include several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Wednesday at McMahan's Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Lynn Williamson officiating. Interment will be in the Round Hill Baptist Church cemetery.

(could not find on SSDI)

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2009, Union Mills, Rutherford Co., NC, Obituary

The Daily Courier, (Forest City, NC) - May 9, 2009

Norman Forest Gibson, age 88, of Union Mills, NC, died on Wednesday, May 6, 2009, at Rutherford Hospital Inc. in Rutherfordton. He was a native of Cleveland County, but was raised in Rutherford County. He was the son of the late William Gibson and Gladys (Lewis) Gibson.

A 1937 graduate of R/ S Central High School, he was a member of Oak Springs Baptist Church, where he was a Sunday School teacher for 40 years. He also served as a deacon, Sunday School Superintendent, Training Union director, member of the brotherhood, and had previously served as church treasurer for 22 years. He also served in the Army Air Corps for 36 months in the European Theater of operations during World War II and was a retired textile worker.

He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Margaret (Briscoe) Gibson; one son and his wife, Gerald and Peggy Gibson of Burlington, NC; two sisters, Hazel Blankenship and Joyce Chandler, both of Rutherfordton; and one grandson, Jared Gibson of Manhatten Island, NY.

Funeral services will be held at Oak Springs Baptist Church at 2:00 pm on Saturday, May 9, 2009, with Rev. Donald Hollifield and Rev. Tom Frady officiating. Interment will be at Oak Springs Baptist Church Cemetery in Rutherfordton with full military honors provided by the Rutherford County Honor Guard.

[SSDI, 20Sep1920 - 06May2009]

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

Rutherford Co., NC, SSDI

Blankenship, Emma R. 98, 14Jun1906 - 28Sep2004, Bostic, Rutherford, NC, NC-241-10-0078

Blankenship, Mary E. 58, 25Jul1943 - 1 Mar2002, Henrietta, Rutherford, NC, NC-243-66-7761

Blankenship, Helen I. 83, 28Apr1921 - 08May2004, Rutherfordton, Rutherford, NC, NC-245-14-6201

Blankenship, Bell W. 98, 16Jul1905 - 21Jul2003, Rutherfordton, Rutherford, NC, NC-244-24-8966

Blankenship, Valoree P. 99, 27Nov1905 - 30Sep2005, Rutherfordton, Rutherford, NC, NC-241-66-6310

Blankenship, Robert L. 69, 14Apr1939 - 15Jul2008, Rutherfordton, Rutherford, NC, NC-239-56-8866

Blankenship, William F. 81, 19Jul1921 - 07Nov2002, Rutherfordton, Rutherford, NC, NC-239-14-1471

Blankenship, Verlon D. 88, 17Dec1918 - ??Jul2007, Spindale, Rutherford, NC, NC-245-05-5569

Blankenship, Mary E. 88, 04Jul1920 - 04Jan2009, Union Mills, Rutherford, NC, NC-237-34-8681

Scotland

2003, Laurinburg, Scotland Co., NC, Obituary

The Fayetteville Observer, (NC) - November 10, 2003

James Garfield Hammonds, 94, of Laurinburg, died Saturday, Nov. 8, 2003, in Century Care.

A graveside service will be conducted at 3 p.m. Tuesday in Oxendine Cemetery in Saddletree Township.

Mr. Hammonds is survived by two brothers, Ball F. Hammonds of Lumberton and Carl Hammonds of Florida; and three sisters, Julie Blankenship of Georgia and Girlie Locklear and Grace H. Stewart, both of Lumberton.

The family will receive friends after the service at graveside

[SSDI, 06Sep1909 - 08Nov2003]

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

Stanly

2001, Albemarle, Stanly Co., NC, Obituary

The Charlotte Observer, (NC) - February 5, 2001

Bryon Eugene Hatley, 41, died Sunday, February 4, 2001 at Carolinas Medical Center. He was born on September 27, 1959 in Stanly County, NC. He was a farmer.

Funeral service will be 2 p.m. Tuesday, February 6, 2001 at Salem United Methodist Church by the Rev. Mark Denton. Burial will be in Salem United Methodist Church Cemetery.

He was a member of Salem United Methodist Church. He graduated from North Stanly High School in 1977 and was employed by Coca Cola for 10 years and later employed by Royster. From the time he was a young man his passion was farming which he always enjoyed.

He is survived by his father, Hurley Gene Hatley, mother, Ann Harwood Hatley, and paternal grandmother, Louise Hatley all of Albemarle. He is also survived by one aunt, Patsy Blankenship, two cousins, Scott and Tommy Blankenship and a special little friend, Matthew Hoover.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2003, Albemarle, Stanly Co., NC, Funeral

The Charlotte Observer, (NC) - March 22, 2003

Harold Leslie Blankenship, 80, died March 20, 2003. Visitation is 2-3 PM Sunday at Open Door Baptist Church; service, 3 PM. Interment in church cemetery. Hartsell Funeral Home of Albemarle in charge.

[SSDI, 22Jul1922 - 20Mar2003]

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2004, Albemarle, Stanly Co., NC, Funeral

Salisbury Post (NC) - March 17, 2004

Larry Lowder Blankenship, 63, 20336 N.C. 73 W., died Monday (March 15, 2004) from injuries sustained in a traffic accident.

Services: 2 p.m. Friday, Stanly Funeral Home. Burial, Salem United Methodist Church cemetery.

[SSDI, 17Jul1940 - 15Mar2004]

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2009, Albemarle, Stanly Co., NC, Obituary

Bluefield Daily Telegraph (WV) - April 4, 2009

Samuel D. Montrosse, Jr., 62, of Albemarle, N.C., formerly of Maben and Beckley, died Thursday, April 2, 2009 at his home following a long illness. Born March 27, 1947 at Bluefield, he was the son of the late Samuel D. Montrosse, Sr. and Helen Mae Reed Montrosse.

Mr. Montrosse was raised in Covel and worked for several years in the coal mines at Itmann and Herndon. He loved going to church and was a member of the Spirit and Truth Church in Albemarle, N.C. He loved his church family and most of all he loved the Lord. He enjoyed the outdoors and talking to his friends as well as his sisters on the phone. He enjoyed spending time with his family and grandchildren.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by an infant son, Samuel D. Montrosse, III; a niece, Tammy Sue Lusk; two brothers-in-law, Richard Lusk and Clayton Bowden; his father-in-law and mother-in-law, J.D. and Valerie Hood; his stepmother, Juanita Miller; and several uncles, aunts and cousins.

Survivors include his loving and devoted wife, Betty Hood Montrosse of the home; one son who he loved very much, Steven Montrossse and his wife Loretta of Albemarle, N.C.; two grandchildren who he adored, Corey and Brittany Montrosse both of Albemarle, N.C.; two sisters, Margaret Light and her husband Herman Jr. of Itmann, and Annie Jo Bowden of Matoaka and her fiancé, Roy Blankenship ; three stepbrothers, Sidney Smith and his wife Karen of Lester, Roger Smith and his wife Tina of Covel, and Calvin Smith and his wife Jill of Prosperity; one stepsister, Charlotte Hughes and her husband Jimmy of Knotts Island, N.C.; and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be conducted at 11:00 a.m. Monday, April 6, 2009 at the Rowland H. Bailey Funeral Chapel of the Bailey-Kirk Funeral Home in Princeton with Pastor Darryl Medley and the Rev. Carl Underwood officiating. Interment will follow at Blue Ridge Memory Gardens in Beckley. Family and friends will serve as pallbearers.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2005, Oakboro, Stanly Co., NC, Obituary

The Charlotte Observer, (NC) - September 7, 2005

Mr. William Ray Rogers died peacefully on September 6, 2005 in Stanly Manor, Albemarle, NC. He was born June 13, 1908 in Albemarle. He was the son of Benjamin Marshall Rogers and Emma Lorena Furr Rogers, both deceased.

He was preceded in death by his wife of 51 years, Mary Jewell Hartsell Rogers.

Mr. Rogers is survived by one daughter, Lyna Jewell Rogers of Carrboro, NC. Other surviving family members are brothers, John P. Rogers of Oakboro, NC, and Robert L. Rogers of Statesville, NC; sisters-in-law, Nellie W. Church of Oakboro, NC and Jane Hartsell Miller of Marion, NC; nephews, Arthur H. Rogers, Jr. and Marshall C. Rogers of Albemarle, NC, Ben Rogers of Oakboro, NC, David H. Miller of Asheville, NC, David A. Hartsell, Jr. of Lexington, NC; nieces, Barbara Rogers Padgett of Atlanta, GA, Trudy Rogers Evans of Birmingham AL, Paula Rogers Shedd of Charlotte, NC, Millie Rogers Cauthen of Metairie, LA, Debbie Rogers Edwards of Oakboro, NC, Cheryl Rogers Efird of Norwood, NC, Nancy McLeod Carpenter, Peggy G. Crowell and Virginia A. Turbyfill of Albemarle, NC, Dawn L. Goodman of Oakboro, NC, Lynn B. Blankenship of Richmond, VA, and Rosejean Thomas of Phoenix, AZ. Mr.

Rogers graduated high school at Sylva Collegiate Institute in Sylva, NC. He graduated with honors from NC State University in 1931 with a B.S. in Textiles. Mr. Rogers spent his life in the textile industry holding positions in management and personnel with Burlington Industries and Stanly Knitting Mills, among others. He was an avid genealogist, and wrote several books on his Rogers ancestors and their roles in the Civil War. He served as a member of the Oakboro Town Board for several years and was instrumental in securing the water system and treatment plant for Oakboro. He was a member of many civic organizations during his lifetime including Lions Club, Rotary and Kiwanis. He was a member of Oakboro United Methodist Church. He was an avid supporter of NCSU and a lifelong member of the Wolfpack Club. Visitation will be at Hartsell Funeral Home-Albemarle, Wednesday evening from 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM.

Graveside services will be conducted Thursday, September 8, 2005 at 10:30 AM at Oakboro Cemetery, followed by the Memorial service at 11:00 AM at Oakboro United Methodist Church. Officiating the service will be Reverend Donnie L. Jones, and Reverend Anthony Moore.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

Stanly Co., NC, SSDI

Blankenship, Harold L. 80, 22Jul1922 - 20Mar2003, Albemarle, Stanly, NC, OH-290-18-1183

Blankenship, Larry L. 63, 17Jul1940 - 15Mar2004, Albemarle, Stanly, NC, NC-244-58-5987

Stokes

2005, Danbury, Stokes Co., NC, Obituary

Winston-Salem Journal (NC) - February 22, 2005

Mrs. Mary Magdalene Smith Mabe, 86, of 3561 N.C. 8 N., Danbury, died Sunday, Feb. 20, 2005, at Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center, Winston-Salem. She was born Jan. 29, 1919, in Stokes County to the late Lemley and Erna Fagg Smith.

Mrs. Mabe worked at Stokes Reynolds Memorial Hospital and Troutman Industries. She also helped in the manufacturing of septic tanks for Mabe Septic Tank Co. until her health started to decline. She was a member of Lawsonville Baptist Church, Lawsonville Ladies Extension Club and the founder and president of the Ladies Prayer Circle of Lawsonville Baptist Church.

She is survived by a daughter, Mary Blair of Crab Orchard, W.Va.; sons and daughters-in-law, Harold and Jean Mabe, Carlton and Mary Mabe and Tommy and Shirley Mabe, all of Danbury; grandchildren, Wendy Bullins and husband, Greg, Mark Mabe, Michael Mabe, Sandra Blankenship and husband, Chris, Beth Gianopulos and husband, Mike, and Joanna Blair; six great-grandchildren; a great-great-grandchild; three step grandchildren; five step great-grandchildren; sisters and brothers-in-law, Marie and E.D. Norman and Evelyn and Fred Norman, all of Lexington; and many special friends.

In addition to her parents, Mrs. Mabe was preceded in death by her husband, Carl Mabe; and three infant children.

The funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 23, 2005, at Lawsonville Baptist Church, conducted by Brother Donald McHone and Brother Tony Pyrtle. Interment will follow at Snow Creek Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2006, King, Stokes Co., NC, Obituary

Winston-Salem Journal (NC) - November 24, 2006

Mr. Randall Gray "Randy" Stewart, 45, left this earth Wednesday, Nov. 22, 2006, after struggling with heart problems since March 2005. He was born in Stokes County on Sept. 3, 1961, to Marshall Gray and Isla Jo Cranford Stewart.

Randy was a member of Friendship Baptist Church. In his early years, Randy learned his mechanic skills from his dad, as well as being a helper at White's Service Station. In turn, Randy was teaching his son, Zack - they built a motorcycle together. Randy has touched the lives of all who knew him, in the early years working at Winn-Dixie, Zayres, Record Rack and Sara Lee. Before his health declined, Randy worked as a heavy equipment operator for Stokes County. Randy was very involved in his children's lives. Whether playing beauty shop, helping with Cub Scouts or coaching Little League sports, he was an active father figure. He was a wonderful husband, father, son, brother, grandson, uncle and friend who will be remembered for his quick wit and sense of humor.

Preceding him in death were his father, Gray Stewart; maternal grandfather Reggie Thurman; and paternal grandparents Rube and Stacie Stewart.

Surviving are his wife of 10 years, Tammy Cooke Stewart; two children, Jordan Elizabeth Stewart (16) and Zachary Gralyn Stewart (12); mother Jo Stewart; sister Cindy Stewart Carter; maternal grandmother Ruby Thurman; mother-in-law and father-in-law Lavern and Dallas Cooke; niece Autumn Blankenship; nephews Jake Carter, Jesse Carter and Cody Blankenship; great-nephew Grant Flake; and many aunts, uncles and cousins.

An 11 a.m. funeral service will be conducted Saturday, Nov. 25, at Burroughs Funeral Home Chapel, with the Rev. Mike Sands, the Rev. Clint Branch and the Rev. Gerald Jones officiating. There will be a private family graveside service at Friendship Baptist Church Cemetery.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2007, King, Stokes Co., NC, Obituary

Winston-Salem Journal (NC) - October 28, 2007

Mary Juanita Griffin Blankenship, 76, of King passed away Friday, Oct. 26, 2007. She was born Dec. 19, 1930, in High Point to the late Roy Jasper and Ethel Agner Griffin.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Staff Sgt. Frank Blankenship.

Survivors include her children, Shirley Blankenship of Winston-Salem, Roy (Melody) Blankenship of Clemmons, Frank Blankenship and fiancée Angie of Mocksville, Yvonne (Kevin) Driscoll of Walkertown and Donna Blankenship of Winston-Salem; 11 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and a special niece, Jean Duval of Winston-Salem.

A celebration of life will be held at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 30, at Baux Mountain Baptist Church on Lake Woussicket Road.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2009, King, Stokes Co., NC, Obituary

Winston-Salem Journal (NC) - July 28, 2009

Mr. Jesse Donald Dotson, age 79, of King, NC died Sunday, July 26, 2009 at Forsyth Medical Center [Winston-Salem Forsyth Co., NC].

Funeral services will be held Wednesday 12:00 Noon at Edgewood Baptist Church with Rev. Julius Blevins, Rev. J. C. Hash and Rev. Darrell Sibbett officiating. The body will be placed in the church at 11:30. Burial with military honors by Post #1142 of the Veterans of Foreign Wars will be in the church cemetery.

Mr. Dotson was born August 14, 1929 in Wilkes to Samuel William and Omie Benge Dotson. He was retired from Lowes Home Improvement as manager of the remodeling department. He attended The Rock Church and devoted much of his life serving his church. Mr. Dotson served in the United States Army during the Korean War from 1949-1953.

He was preceded in death by his parents and a sister, Lorene Dotson.

He is survived by: his wife, Emily C. Blankenship Dotson of the home; two daughters, Wanda G. Dotson of Bluffton, SC, Donna D. Wicker and husband, Bruce of Reidsville; three grandchildren, Courtney Nichols, Logan Nichols, Hayden Wicker; two step-daughters, Wanda Cole of Atlanta, GA, Donna McDaniel of King; three step-grandsons, Mark McDaniel, Keith McDaniel, Jonathan Cole; three sisters, Juanita Johnson of Mooresville, Hazel Willard and husband, Lawrence of Winston-Salem, Carol Petree and husband, Mike of Winston-Salem; four brothers, Bill Dotson and wife, Anne of Wilkesboro, Ray Dotson and wife Ann of Clinton, WA, Tommy Dotson and wife, Pat of Quicksburg, VA, Earl Dotson and wife, Brenda of Wilkesboro and one foster brother, Raymond "Bud" Anderson of Wilkesboro.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2000, Lawsonville, Stokes Co., NC, Obituary

Winston-Salem Journal (NC) - October 16, 2000

Elder Charlie Reed Stephens, 76, died Sunday at Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center in Winston-Salem. He was born June 11, 1924, in Stokes County to the late James Arthur and Cora Hill Stephens. Elder Stephens was a retired carpenter and served as an elder in the Primitive Baptist Church. He served Big Creek Primitive Baptist Church, Clear Springs Primitive Baptist Church and Flat Shoals Primitive Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Ila Lawson Stephens.

He is survived by his wife, Beulah Bullins Collins Stephens of the home; a son, Wayne Reed Stephens and wife Dottie of Walnut Cove; two sisters, Lillian Branch and Alma Mitchell both of Dobson; three grandchildren, Emily Lynn Blankenship, Dianne Martin and Rodney Wayne Stephens; three great-grandchildren, Ryan Wayne Stephens, Tori Blankenship and Sarah Blankenship; and a step great-grandchild, Brittany Beck.

Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Tuesday at Big Creek Primitive Baptist Church in Westfield with Elder David C. Edwards, Elder Milton Gunter and Elder William Dodson officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

Stokes Co., NC, SSDI

Blankenship, Mary G. 76, 19Dec1930 - 26Oct2007, King, Stokes, NC, NC-241-40-8354

Surry

2005, Dobson, Surry Co., NC, Funeral

Winston-Salem Journal (NC) - January 25, 2005

Mrs. Roxie Katherine Blankenship, 78, died Saturday, Jan. 22, 2005, at her home.

The funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 26, 2005, at Blue Ridge Memorial Funeral Home, Beckley, W.Va. The Blue Ridge Memorial Funeral Home, Beckley, W.Va., and Cox-Needham Funeral Home,

[SSDI, Roxie T. Blankenship - 16Sep1926 - 22Jan2005]

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2005, Dobson, Surry Co., NC, Death

Charleston Gazette (WV) - January 24, 2005

Roxie Catherine Blankenship, 78, of Dobson, N.C., formerly of Beckley, W.Va., died Jan. 22, 2005, at her home. Blue Ridge Funeral Home, Beckley, is in charge of arrangements.

[SSDI, Roxie T Blankenship, 16Sep1926 - 22Jan2005]

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2001, Elkin, Surry Co., NC, Obituary

Winston-Salem Journal (NC) - March 20, 2001

Mr. John Clate Blackburn, 96, of Route 2 died Sunday evening, March 18, 2001, at Forsyth Medical Center [Winston-Salem, Forsyth Co., NC]. Mr. Blackburn was born in Alleghany County on July 15, 1904, to the late James and Betty Blackburn. He was a retired farmer and a member of Knobbs Baptist Church in Elkin. He had been a resident of Village Care of King approximately seven years.

Surviving are three daughters, Mrs. James (Shelby) Beck, Mrs. Wayne (Charlene) Thompson and Mrs. Jerry (Polly) Myers; a sister, Betty Blankenship of Morris Chapel, Tenn.; a brother, Mr. Iris Blackburn of Maryland; six grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.

Mr. Blackburn was preceded in death by his wife, Demmie Blackburn; four sisters; and a brother.

Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Wednesday, March 21, 2000, at Knobbs Baptist Church with the Rev. Danny Bauguess and the Rev. Amos Lyons. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2009, Elkin, Surry Co., NC, Obituary

Winston-Salem Journal (NC) - August 20, 2009

Mr. Lawrence Wayne "Birdman" McKnight, Sr. 68, passed away Tuesday, August 18, 2009 at his home following a lengthy illness. He was born June 8, 1941 in Forsyth County to James Madison and Vernell Masencup McKnight. He retired from R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Co. with 30 plus years of service where he was affectionately known as "Birdman". Mr. McKnight loved to hunt, fish, and play golf.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Joan Clark McKnight and a sister, Virginia Brown.

Surviving is a son, Lawrence Wayne McKnight, Jr. and wife Sonia Priddy; three grand-daughters, Taylor Cheyenne McKnight, Brett McKnight, and Brie McKnight; three great-grand-children; two brothers, James V. McKnight and David McKnight and wife Linda; sister, Carolyn M. Hutchins; half-sister, Freda Blankenship; also surviving are numerous nieces and nephews.

A funeral service will be held 2:00 p.m., Friday, August 21, 2009 at Hayworth-Miller Silas Creek Chapel with Rev. Gary Snow officiating.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

+2003, Mount Airy, Surry Co., NC, Obituary

Winston-Salem Journal (NC) - February 1, 2003

Mrs. Lisa Gayle Prater Brock, 27, of 2899 Simpson Mill Road, died at her home Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2003. She was born Nov. 28, 1975, in Pikeville, Ky. to David Prater and Debbie Blankenship. Lisa was a homemaker and of the Pentecostal Holiness faith.

Surviving are her husband, Joseph Dean Brock of the home; two daughters, Brittany Lauren Brock of the home and Miracle Rae Griffey of Locust; two sisters, her twin, Teresa Dye, and Linda Thompson, both of Bland, Va.; her mother, Debbie Blankenship; her father and stepmother, David and Charlene Prater of Bland; her paternal grandmother, Polly Prater of Hurley, Va.; her step grandfather, Lauchie Taylor of Bland; her mother-in-law, Jacqueline N. Brock of Mount Airy; a sister-in-law, Brenda Brock of Mount Airy; and two brothers-in-law and a sister-in-law, Thomas Brock Jr. of Cana, Va. and Todd and Tanya Brock of Pilot Mountain.

Lisa was preceded in death by her maternal grandparents, Troy and Erma Blankenship; her paternal grandfather, Clyde Prater; and her father-in-law, Thomas Brook Sr.

The funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 2, 2003, at Howell Funeral Chapel in Mount Airy conducted by the Rev. Billy Moore. Interment will follow at Oakdale Cemetery.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2009, Mount Airy, Surry Co., NC, Obituary

http://www.moodyfuneralservices.com/obituaries.php?page=0&op=view&id=2064

Mrs. Dora Mae White Walls, 71, of 121 Camelot Lane, Mount Airy, passed away Saturday morning, January 10, 2009, at Forsyth Medical Center in Winston-Salem. Mrs. Walls was born September 16, 1937, in Carroll County, VA, to the late Melvin and Mary Ida Frost White. She retired from Kentucky Derby Hosiery and attended Pine Ridge Baptist Church.

She is survived by her husband of 53 years, Conn Walls of the home; a daughter and son-in-law, Dale and Bobby Dale Williams of Mount Airy; two sons and a daughter-in-law, Ronald “Huck” Walls of Mount Airy and Roger and Crystal Gail Walls of Lowgap; six grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; three sisters and a brother-in-law, Virginia Blankenship of Whitehead, Bonnie Mitchell of WV, and Gail and Charlie Youngblood of Fries, VA; and a brother, Lewis Dwayne “Bucky” White of Lenoir. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Walls was preceded in death by a brother, Melvin Verlin “Butch” White.

The funeral service will be held Monday, January 12, 2009, at 11:00 AM at Moody Funeral Home Chapel in Mount Airy, with the Rev. Woody Flippen, the Rev. Johnny Johnson, and the Rev. Travis Sechrist officiating. Burial will follow in the Pine Ridge Baptist Church Cemetery.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2009, Mount Airy, Surry Co., NC, Obituary

http://www.moodyfuneralservices.com/obituaries.php?page=0&query=blankenship

Mr. Elbert Arnold Bandy, 63, of Mount Airy, passed away Thursday, May 28, 2009, at Waccamaw Community Hospital in South Carolina. Mr. Bandy was born May 27, 1946, in Tazewell County, VA, to the late George Thomas and Melissa Mitchell Bandy. He retired from Kentucky Derby and attended Fancy Gap Baptist Church.

Mr. Bandy is survived by a daughter, Sherry Bandy of Mount Airy; three sons and a daughter-in-law, Gary Bandy of Mount Airy, Barry and Kimberly Bandy of Burlington, and Shawn Bandy of Mount Airy; five grandchildren, Erikr Price, Derrick Bandy, Brittany Bandy, Brianna Bandy, and Reece Bandy; three stepgrandchildren, Chip Euliss, Jim Euliss, and Stuart Euliss; two sisters and a brother-in-law, Virginia and Grady Ogle of Camden, SC, and Nannie Blankenship of Bluefield, VA; three brothers, Junior Bandy of Bluefield, VA, Jessie Bandy of Maryland, and Jack Bandy of San Antonio, TX; and his girlfriend, Nancy Gammons of Mount Airy.

In addition to his parents, Mr. Bandy was preceded in death by a brother, Raymond Bandy.

The funeral service will be held Sunday, May 31, 2009, at 2:00 PM at Moody Funeral Home Chapel in Mount Airy, with the Rev. Dwight Sechrist officiating. Burial will follow at Oakdale Cemetery.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

Surry Co., NC, SSDI

Blankenship, Roxie T. 78, 16Sep1926 - 22Jan2005, Dobson, Surry, NC, VA-226-30-4958

Swain

2008, Bryson City, Swain Co., NC, Obituary

http://www.obitsforlife.com/obituary/74435/Cline-Carl.php

Carl Cline, 76, of the Airport Hill Community, went home to be with the Lord, Saturday March 1, 2008, in a Cherokee Health Care Facility. A native of Swain County, he was the son of the late Flornel and Laura Watkins Cline. He retired as a Master Sgt. With the U. S. Army having served for 23 years and most recently had worked for the Bryson City ABC store for almost 10 years. He was a member of the VFW Post #9281 in Bryson City.

He was preceded in death by 2 brothers, Clayton and Oliver Cline and a sister, Ruth Shook.

He is survived by his wife of 31 years, Lil Crisp Cline; 3 Daughters- Marsha Cline Adams and husband Bill of Danville, VA. Sheila Cline Sutton and husband Darryl of Bryson City. Tammy Davis of Bryson City; 3 Sisters- Ann Cole of Marion, Minnie Jean Houston of Greenville, TN, Rachel Arnette of Lenoir; 3 Brothers- Gove Cline of Madison, Wis., Flornel Cline Jr. of Marion, Vance Cline of Morganton, NC; 5 Grandchildren- Jason Adams, Jessica Adams, Jacob Adams, Jena Sutton and Kinley Davis; 1 Great Grandson- Teague Adams

Funeral Services will be held 2:00 PM Monday in the Chapel of Crisp Funeral Home with the Revs. Robbie Cunningham and Brad Burns officiating. Burial will be in Blankenship Cemetery with Military Graveside services conducted by VFW Post #9281.

[SSDI, 23Jan1932 - 01Mar2008]

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2008, Bryson City, Swain Co., NC, Obituary

http://obitsforlife.com/obituary/74482/Maney-Carl.php

Carl Maney, 72, of Sam Davis Road, Born October 15th, 1935, he went home to be with the Lord, Friday, June 13, 2008 at Cherokee Indian Hospital. A native of Swain County, He was the son of the late Posey and Avie Lambert Maney. He was a veteran of the US Army.

He was preceded in death by 8 brothers and sisters and by 1 grandson.

He is survived by his wife Patsy Jenkins Maney. 3 Children - Danny Maney of the home; Carlton Maney and his wife Sabrina of Rutherfordton, NC, Diane Bagwell and her husband Rick of Simpsonville, SC, 2 Brothers; Fred Maney of Alabama, Posey Maney, Jr. of Valdese, NC. 1 Sister; Marie Sturgill of Rutherfordton College, NC. 2 Step Children; Darlene Burrell and her husband Dwight of Bryson City, Donald McGaha and his wife Beth of Bryson City. 8 Grandchildren and 7 Great Grandchildren.

Graveside services will be held 5:00 PM Sunday at Blankenship Cemetery, with Revs Gilbert Breedlove, Doug Matthews, and James (Bo) Parris officiating.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2008, Buckner Branch, Swain Co., NC, Obituary

http://www.obitsforlife.com/obituary/74442/Robbins-Margie.php

Margie Duvall Robbins, 80, [June 17th, 1927 - March 24th, 2008]of the Buckner Branch Community went home to be with the Lord, Monday March 24, 2008 in a Swain County Health Care Facility. A native of Macon County she had lived most of her life in Swain County. She retired with 30 years of service with the Swain County Schools having worked in the cafeteria. She was the daughter of the late Amos and Flossie Mason Grant.

She was also preceded in death by a son Billy Duvall and her first husband Furman Duvall.

She is survived by her husband- Arnold Robbins; 1 Son- Tom Duvall and his wife Patti of Hickory; 1 Grandson- Willie DuVall and wife Deborah of Conover; 4 Sisters- Hope Franklin of Andrews, Della Campbell of Robbinsville, Muriel Denny of Nantahla, Paralee Douthit of Nantahala; 1 Brother- Jack Grant of Hickory; 3 Stepdaughters- Norma Sutton of Hendersonville, Vivian Thomasson- of Whittier, Delores Schettini of Bryson City; 1 Step Son- Clifton Robbins of Hendersonville

Funeral Services will be held at 2:00PM Wednesday, March 26, 2008, at Mt. Carmel Baptist Church, with Rev. Mike Holcombe officiating. Burial will be in the Blankenship Cemetery.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2009, Wittier, Swain Co., NC, Obituary

The Mountaineer, Tuesday, 11 August 2009

Evelyn Treadway Blankenship, 90, of the Whittier Community went home to be with the Lord Monday, Aug. 10, 2009, in a Jackson County health care community. A lifelong resident of Jackson County, she was the daughter of the late Jim and Ida Wilson Treadway and wife of the late Rev. James Eli Blankenship Sr., who she was married to for 57 years.She was a member of the Patterson Chapel Baptist Church on Union Hill Road, where she attended for over 60 years. She retired from Drexel Furniture Company.

She was preceded in death by two daughters, Louise Blankenship Anthony Phillips, and Ida Elizabeth Blankenship; two sisters, Ruth Treadway, and Clara Treadway Davis; two brothers, Edward and Harmond Treadway.

She is survived by children, Harold Blankenship and wife Eleanor of Dillsboro, James Eli Blankenship Jr. and wife Fran of Waynesville, Jerry Blankenship and wife Pebbles of Whittier; 12 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; four step-grandchildren; nine step-great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday in the chapel of Crisp Funeral Home, Bryson City. The Revs. Eddie Deitz and Sherrill Ammons will officiate, with burial in Eli Blankenship Cemetery. Pallbearers will be grandsons and step grandsons.

http://www.themountaineer.com/

From: diane dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

Swain Co., NC, SSDI

Blankenship, Hilda C. 47, 12Mar1954 - 09May2001, Bryson City, Swain, NC, NC-238-92-0817

Transylvania

+2009, Brevard, Transylvania Co., NC Obituary

http://obitsforlife.com/obituary/182640/Arrowood-Bonnie.php

Bonnie Marie Blankenship Arrowood, age 79, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Nicholson Creek Road in Brevard, NC on Friday, November 27, 2009. She was a member of Destiny Fellowship Church in Brevard.

She is survived by her sons, Chuck and Brad Arrowood of Wilmington, NC, and her daughter, Jeannie Smith of Brevard, and by her beloved grandchildren: Hazel Arrowood and Chris and Casey Arrowood of Wilmington, and Bonnie and Loren Smith of Brevard. She is also survived by her sisters: Pearl Gosnell, Ollie Mae Sizemore, Evelyn Smith, Maxine Hyatt, and Jewell Mimms.

She was preceded in death by her husband James Robert Arrowood, brothers Woodrow, Ray and Carl Blankenship, and her sisters Willa Faye Foster and Leona Hensley.

A visitation will be held at Moody-Connolly Funeral Home on Caldwell Street in Brevard, Monday November 30, 2009 at 9:45 a.m., with the funeral service immediately following at 11:00 a.m. A graveside service will be held afterward at Pisgah Gardens Cemetery in Pisgah Forest.

[SSDI, 27Jun1930 - 27Nov2009]

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

Transylvania Co., NC, SSDI

Blankinship, Elizabeth W. 91, 16Apr1917 - 28Jun2008, Brevard, Transylvania, NC, IL-350-03-9770

Blankinship, Don R. 91, 12Apr1915 - 30Mar2007, Brevard, Transylvania, NC, IL-318-18-2652

Blankenship, William F. 74, 19Mar1926 - 22Dec2000, Penrose, Transylvania, NC, WV-233-32-1240

Union

Monroe, Union Co., NC, Enquirer Journal Obituary Index
Blankenship Laura Mae 02/11/2001, Page #2A

Blankenship Frances M. 10/4/2001, Page #2A

Blankenship Bessie Isabell, Griffin 09/23/2004, Page #2A

Blankenship Richard Lee 02/22/2009, Page #2A
http://history.union.lib.nc.us/ej_obits2/obituaries.asp

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

+2009, Marvin, Union Co., NC, Obituary

The Enquirer-Journal, (Monroe, NC) - December 4, 2009

Vaughn Lee Talley Ezzell, 89 of Marvin, N.C., died Thursday, December 3, 2009, at The Brian Center of Monroe. She was born December 7, 1919, in Fort Mill, S.C., one of four children to the late Jess Talley and Kathleen Blankenship Talley.

Mrs. Ezzell was retired from Celanese Corporation. She was a charter member of Waxhaw Chapter 315 of the Order of Eastern Star and held offices at the district and local levels. She was a devoted member of Marvin United Methodist Church.

A service to celebrate the life of Mrs. Ezzell will be held Sunday, December 6, 2009, at 3:00 p.m. at Marvin United Methodist Church with the Reverend Robert Romanello officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.

Mrs. Ezzell is survived by two sons, Franklin C. Ezzell III (Buddy) and wife, Margaret, of Waxhaw, N.C.; James E. Ezzell and wife Diane of Midland, N.C.; and one daughter, Anne Ezzell Alexander and husband, Billy Ray of Monroe, N.C.; 6 grandchildren, Benjamin Ezzell and wife, Paula; Allen Ezzell and Shari; Kerrie Farr and husband, Jason; Brent Alexander; Whitney Schuner and husband, Adam; Tracie Ezzell and Edward; 12 great-grandchildren and 1 great-great-grandchild.

Mrs. Ezzelll was preceded in death by her husband, Franklin C. Ezzell Jr.; sisters, Betty Jo Miller and Esther Stewart and a brother, Charles Talley.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2004, Monroe, Union Co., NC, Obituary

Richard Lee Blankenship, age 42, of Monroe, N.C., went home to his Heavenly Father, Friday, February 20, 2009, at 9:12 a.m. Richard was born October 9, 1966, in Mullens, WV. He was a graduate of Patrick Henry High School and Emory & Henry College in Emory, Va. He was a 16-year employee of Schaefer Systems International of Charlotte. Richard was a Deacon at his church, Living Word Worship Center, and lived his life serving the Lord. He was a loving and devoted husband and father and wanted nothing more than to be able to care for his family. Richard was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, McGarvey and Nell Blankenship, and maternal grandfather, Roy Dameron.

He is survived by his beloved wife, Sandra Morefield Blankenship; his son, Drew K. Blankenship; his father and stepmother, Stevenson R. Blankenship, Sr., and Onia Gibson of Oceana, WV.; his mother and stepfather, Sandra C. and R.D. Vaught of Monroe, N.C.; his brothers, Stevenson R. Blankenship, Jr., of Blountville, Tenn., and A. Todd Blankenship of Johnson City, Tenn.; a sister, April R. Rickman of Reidsville, N.C.; maternal grandmother, Virginia Dameron of Beckley, WV.; nephews, Beau Morefield, Cory Hart, Cody Blankenship, Jake Larson, Zachary Blankenship, Nathan Rickman, and Grayson Rickman; a niece, Reese Blankenship; and he was deeply loved by many friends, neighbors, and co-workers.

Funeral services celebrating his life will be held 2 p.m. Monday at Living Word Worship Center, 2691 W. Roosevelt Blvd., Monroe, with the Reverends Brian Smith, James Crowder, and R.D. Vaught officiating. Burial will follow the service at Forest Lawn East Cemetery. Honoring Richard by serving as his pallbearers will be James Crowder, B.J. Miller, Kelly Dulin, John Rasnick, Carson Owens, and Rick Long.

From Ricky Weinberg rickynj58(at)msn.com

2007, Monroe, Union Co., NC, Obituary

The Charlotte Observer, (NC) - June 26, 2007

Mrs. Deloris Jean Moser Helms, 41, gave up her fight with breast cancer and went home to be with her Lord Sunday, June 24, 2007. She was born in Union County, NC on June 19, 1966.

Funeral services will be held Tuesday, June 26, at 7:00 PM at First Baptist Church of Indian Trail. Burial will be in Lakeland Memorial Park at 11:00 AM Wednesday, June 27, 2007. Deloris was a loving mother to Brittany Morgan Helms and Andrew 'Drew' Max Helms.

She is also survived by her parents, Joe and Linda Moser of Monroe, NC; brother, Joey Moser and wife, Amy, and their children, Reagan and Dylan Moser of Monroe, NC, and Josh Blankenship of Huntington, WV; grandparents, Rudy and Jackie Salter of Wilmington, OH; aunts, Norma Woodard of Kannapolis, NC, Lila LaBelle of Livonia, MI and Sharon Carey of Sea Level, NC; uncles, James Moser of Monroe, and Warren Salter of Havelock, NC; great aunt, June Salter of Atlantic, NC; and her children's father, Max Helms, Jr.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2009, Monroe, Union Co., NC Obituary,

www.johnsoncitypress.com

Richard Lee Blankenship, age 42, of Monroe, NC, went home to his Heavenly Father on Friday, February 20, 2009, at 9:12 a.m. Funeral services celebrating his life will be held at 2 p.m. Monday at Living Word Worship Center, 2691 W. Roosevelt Blvd. in Monroe with the Reverends Brian Smith, James Crowder, and R.D. Vaught officiating. Honoring Richard by serving as his pallbearers will be James Crowder, B.J. Miller, Kelly Dulin, John Rasnick, Carson Owens and Rick Long. Burial will follow the service at Forest Lawn East Cemetery.

Richard was born October 9, 1966, in Mullins, West Virginia. He was a graduate of Patrick Henry High School and Emory & Henry College in Emory, Virginia, and was a 16 year employee of Schaefer Systems International of Charlotte. Richard was a Deacon at his church, Living Word Worship Center, and lived his life serving the Lord. He was a loving and devoted husband and father and wanted nothing more than to be able to care for his family.

He is survived by his beloved wife, Sandra Morefield Blankenship; his son, Drew K. Blankenship; his mother and stepfather, Sandra C. and R.D. Vaught; his father and stepmother, Stevenson R. Blankenship Sr. and Onia Gibson; his brothers, Stevenson R. Blankenship Jr. and A. Todd Blankenship; sister, April R. Rickman; maternal grandmother, Virginia Dameron; paternal grandparents, McGarvey and Nell Blankenship; nephews, Beau Morefield, Cory Hart, Cody Blankenship, Jake Larson, Zachary Blankenship, Nathan Rickman and Grayson Rickman; niece, Reese Blankenship; and he was deeply loved by many friends, neighbors and co-workers. Richard was preceded in death by his maternal grandfather, Roy Dameron.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

Union Co., NC, SSDI

Blankenship, Richard L. 42, 09Oct1966 - 20Feb2009, Monroe, Union, NC, WV-236-21-2678

Blankenship, Laura M. 99, 30Nov1901 - 09Feb2001, Monroe, Union, NC, NC-237-03-5654

Vance

2002, Henderson, Vance Co., NC, Obituary

The Daily Dispatch, (Henderson, NC) - October 8, 2002

Evelyn Miller Crocker, 83, of 129 W. Parker St. died Monday, Oct. 7, 2002, in a local nursing home. She was a Vance County native and the daughter of the late William Sims Miller Sr. and Alice McFarland Miller. She was a member of St. John's Episcopal Church and a retired employee of Rose's Stores Inc.

Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Thursday at St. John's Episcopal Church by the Revs. John W. Simons and Barbara J. Cooke. Burial will follow in Sunset Gardens.

Surviving are her husband, Grover Newton Crocker; a daughter, Gloria Jean C. Cowan of Richmond, Va.; a son, G. Wayne Crocker of Shelby; two sisters, Ellen Blankenship of Richmond and Dorothy Allison of Clemson, S.C.; five grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by a sister, Ethel Martel, and two brothers, James Isaac Miller and Willie Sims Miller Jr.

Serving as active pallbearers will be J. E. Vernon, Sam Watkins, George Watkins, Kenneth Fields, Carlton Poythress, Eugene Holland, Ray Ranes and Jimmy Thomas. The men of St. John's Episcopal Church will be honorary pallbearers.

[SSDI, 27May1919 - 07Oct2002]

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

Wake

2001, Apex, Wake Co., NC, Obituary

The News & Observer, (Raleigh, NC) - February 19, 2001

Malcolm Griffin Whorley 82, died at his home on Friday, February 16, 2001. He was born in Big Island, Virginia, on May 21, 1918, the son of the late John James and Minnie Burkholder Whorley. He was a veteran of World War II, serving in the 1st Calvary Division, and retired as a tool maker/machinist in May of 1980 from Westinghouse Electric in Raleigh. He was a faithful member of Salem Baptist Church in Apex and a former member of Samaria Baptist Church in Raleigh.

Surviving are his wife: Magdalene Daughtry Whorley; sons: Stanley Griffin Whorley and wife "B-Mac" of Raleigh, Dennis Malcolm Whorley and wife Deborah of Apex; stepson: Robert Autry and wife Cheri of Boston, MA; stepdaughter: Cheryl Macon and husband Paul of Raleigh grandchildren: Andrew "Drew" Whorley of Everett, WA and Elizabeth "Beth" Whorley of Apex; step grandchildren: Dean Greider, Dan Greider, Diane Deese, Donald Miller, Cindy Hannah, Lee Hannah Ryan Autry and Heather Autry eight great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.

He was predeceased by his first wife: Ella Parker Whorley, half brother: Wallace Blankenship, and sisters: Mattie Garrett and Sue Pillow.

Funeral Services will be held at 11 a.m. on Monday, February 19th at Mitchell Funeral Home Chapel, 7209 Glenwood Avenue in Raleigh. Burial will follow at Raleigh Memorial Park.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

+2006, Apex, Wake Co., NC, Obituary

The News & Observer, (Raleigh, NC) - June 13, 2006

Ollie Namoni Jenkins, age 87, of 583 Lewter Shop Road, Apex, NC, died June 10, 2006. Mrs. Jenkins was a loving mother, and special friend to all that knew her, and a member of Mt. Pisgah Baptist Church.

Mrs. Jenkins was preceded in death by her husband Hubert Jenkins in 1979 and a daughter, Shelba Sweet.

Survivors: one daughter, Elba Blankenship and husband Bill of Apex, NC; one son, Ted Jenkins of Hurdle Mills, NC; six grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren; several nieces, cousins, and nephews.

Funeral services will be held, Tuesday June 13, 2006 at 2:00 p.m. in the Apex Funeral Home Chapel, 550 West Williams Street Hwy. 55, Apex, NC. Burial will follow in the Mt. Pisgah Baptist Church Cemetery. Officiating will be Rev. Buddy Johnson.

[SSDI, 20Sep1918 - 10Jun2006]

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2003, Raleigh, Wake Co., NC, Obituary

The Herald-Sun, (Durham, NC) - August 12, 2003

Mrs. Edith Blankenship Jones, of Sunrise, 4801 Edwards Mill Rd., passed away peacefully, August 3, 2003.

She is survived by her daughter, Martha J. Howard of Knightdale; son and daughter-in-law, Charles and Floriana Jones of Ambridge, Pa.; granddaughter, Carrie L. Jones of Reidsville. Other surviving relatives are her sister and brother-in-law, Ruth and Leon Gray of Jonesborough, Tenn.; sister, Gladys Halley of Coroapolis, Pa.; sister, Louise Purcott of Johnson City, Tenn., and their families.

Attended by an honor guard of the United States Navy, the graveside service was held at 4 p.m., Wednesday, August 6, 2003., with burial at Montlawn Memorial Park.

[SSDI, 05May1924 - 03Aug2003]

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

+2003, Raleigh, Wake Co., NC, Obituary

The News & Observer, (Raleigh, NC) - October 5, 2003

James E. "Blue" Adkins, passed away October 3, 2003, at his home in Raleigh, NC. He was born August 29, 1937, in Ashland, Kentucky, to John and Mildred (Blankenship) Adkins.

He is survived by his very special friend, Sandra Etheridge and her daughter, Kelley Privette; his son, Raymond Flint Adkins and wife, Kelly, of Ironton, OH; daughter, Jamie Prater and husband, Rod, of McDermott, OH; and three grandchildren, Travis Cole Adkins, Wyatt Shane Adkins, Aubrey Lynn Adkins, all of Ironton; four brothers, William Jerry Adkins, Carl Joseph Adkins, of Plattsmouth, NE; Robert Paul Adkins, of Ironton, OH; and David Wayne Adkins, of Ironton, OH.

James was preceded in death by three brothers, Grover Adkins, Sr., John Martin Adkins II, and Steven Eugene Adkins.

The memorial services will be held at 6:00 p.m., Tuesday, October 7th, at Mitchell Funeral Home with Rev. Janet Barrett, officiating.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2005, Raleigh, Wake Co., NC, Obituary

The News & Observer, (Raleigh, NC) - October 17, 2005

Esterlee Leona Webb Blankenship, 84, Sept. 29, 1921 Oct. 15, 2005, formerly of Garner, died Saturday at Windsor Point Retirement Center in Fuquay-Varina. She was born in Spring Creek the daughter of the late Roy L. and Easter Pearle Plemmons Webb.

Mrs. Blankenship was the widow of the late John Garland Blankenship.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday at Highland Baptist Church. Burial will follow at Montlawn Memorial Park, Raleigh.

Surviving are her daughter, Janice Medford of Apex; son, Johnny Blankenship and his wife, Celeste of Raleigh; sister, Phyllis Burleson of Winston-Salem; brothers, Glenn and Cecil Webb, both of Marion, NC; two beloved grandchildren, Brythe and Haley Blankenship .

She was preceded in death by one sister and five brothers.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2008, Raleigh, Wake Co., NC, Obituary

The Herald-Sun, (Durham, NC) - May 12, 2008

Bonnie K. Blankenship, 60, died at Wake Med Raleigh on May 10, 2008. She was a homemaker.

Bonnie is survived by her husband, Dennis, and son, Paul.

No memorial service is planned but her remains will be interred at Skylawn Memorial Park in California.

[SSDI, 20May1947 - 10May2008]

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2008, Raleigh, Wake Co., NC, Obituary

The News & Observer, (Raleigh, NC) - October 19, 2008

James Marse Grant, 88, Editor Emeritus of the Biblical Recorder, official journal of the NC Baptist State Convention, died October 17, 2008, peacefully at his home, in Raleigh, surrounded by his family. He became a diabetic one year after his 1942 marriage to the former Marian Gibbs Grant of Greensboro, thus beginning a devoted team that lasted until his death.

Born September 13, 1920 in High Point, NC, he was the second son of Leonidas L. Grant and Elsie Blankenship Grant who predeceased him. According to his mother, he was named for the first soldier from Alexander County killed in World War One. In 1936 he was baptized at Hilliard Memorial Baptist Church in High Point and began a full life of involvement in the church. He was immensely proud of his family and Highland Village where he was born, and the friends who meant so much to him.

He is survived, in addition to his wife of 66 years, by three daughters, Susan G. Rawls (Bob) of Statesville, Marcia G. Morton (Spencer) of Raleigh, Carol Potter (Raymond "Sam"), Raleigh; six grandchildren; Kerri Rawls of Raleigh, Tracey Rawls Preslan (David) of Roswell, GA, Mark Rawls (Sara) of Mooresville, Marcia's three sons, Kevin Hungate (Kristen) of Philadelphia, PA, Eric Hungate and Andrew Morton, both of Raleigh; three greatgrandchildren, Mitchell Preslan of Roswell, GA, Sydney and Mason Rawls, both of Mooresville. He is also survived by a brother, Truett A. Grant (Betty) of Greensboro; a sister, Carolyn G. DeLapp (Ray) of Greensboro.

Two brothers predeceased him; Retired Missionary, the Rev. Worth C. Grant, Palm Beach, FL., Dec. 18, 2005, and the Rev. Roy Lee Grant, High Point, June 22, 2006.

He was an active member of Hayes Barton Baptist Church in Raleigh and the Townsend Sunday School Class, both of which gave loving support when declining health intervened. As editor of two Baptist papers, Charity and Children 1949-1959 and the Biblical Recorder 1959-1982, he visited and spoke at many churches over the state. He was also included in a recent book titled, The North Carolina Century: Tar Heels Who Made a Difference, 1900-2000.

Services will be held 2:00 p.m. Monday,October 20, 2008 at Hayes Barton Baptist Church and the family looks forward to greeting friends immediately after the service in the church Fellowship Hall. There will be a private burial preceding the services.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2002, Wake Forest, Wake Co., NC, Obituary

The News & Observer, (Raleigh, NC) - November 6, 2002

Bettie Adeline Perry Husketh, age 88, was taken home to be with her heavenly Father on November 5, 2002. She was born in Franklin County and lived in Wake Forest for 65 years. Bettie retired from Rex Hospital in 1976 and did private duty until 1995. She has been a member of the Wake Forest Church of God for 60 years.

Bettie was predeceased by her mother and father Mamie and Ivey Riddick Perry.

Funeral services will be held Thursday at 7:00 PM at Bright Funeral Home in Wake Forest, NC, with the Reverend D. A. Leonard and Reverend Mike Wells presiding. Burial will be Friday morning.

Bettie will be dearly missed by surviving daughters, Brenda H. Hailey and husband Mark of Knightdale; Darline H. Johnson and husband Springer of Raleigh; grandchildren, Shannon Council and husband David of Clayton; Bill Pearce of Raleigh; Audra Kim Blankenship of Rolesville; great-grandchildren, Jessica Pearce of Worthington, OH; Lance Kelbaugh of Rolesville; Allyson and Bryan Council of Clayton; special friends and relatives Vickie, Darrell, Vance, John and Mallory Daniels, William Hailey, Evelyn Catlett, Thelma and Johnny Mann, Natalie and Ariel.

[SSDI, 19Apr1914 - 05Nov2002]

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2008, Zebulon, Wake Co., NC, Obituary

The Register-Herald, (Beckley, WV) - September 28, 2008

Nola Jane Blankenship Hill, 73, of 9308 North Manor Drive, Zebulon, died Sept. 26, 2008, peacefully at her home. Mrs. Hill was born Dec. 23, 1934, in Pineville, W.Va., a daughter of Lois Blankenship and Robie Laxton.

Mrs. Hill is survived by her husband of 57 years, Glen D. Hill of Zebulon; three children, sons, Larry K. Hill of New Jersey, Darrell L. Hill of California and her daughter, Anita M. (Hill) Konopka of Massachusetts. She is also survived by her grandchildren, Jennifer A. (Konopka) Solak and her husband, Scott, Peter E. Konopka, David J. Hill and Stephanie E. Hill, and one great-grandchild, Emily E. Legge, all of Massachusetts. She leaves one sister, Dixie Lusk and her husband, Jerry, of Florida; one brother, Bobby Cook and his wife, Stella, of Florida; her uncle, Tom W. Wood, who raised her from a young child; her two brothers-in-law, Kermit Hill and his wife, Ruby Jean, James Hill, and sister-in-law, Janice Williams and her husband, Ronald, all of West Virginia. She also leaves many nieces, nephews and cousins.

She was an active member of the Zebulon United Methodist Church and the Franklin, Mass., First United Methodist Church. She taught Sunday School, chaired church fairs, and was active in the United Methodist Women. She also volunteered in the after-school program. Mrs. Hill was a Girl Scout leader and volunteered in the schools while living in Frankford.

Funeral arrangements are being made by Massey Funeral Home in Zebulon, N.C.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

Wake Co., NC, SSDI

Blankenship, Esterlee L. 84, 29Sep1921 - 15Oct2005, Fuquay Varina, Wake, NC, NC-242-18-3802

Blankenship, Bonnie K. 60-61, 20May1947 - 10May2008, Raleigh, Wake, NC, CA-550-78-4737

Blankinship, Michael E. 42, 02Mar1963 - 25May2005, Raleigh, Wake, NC, IL-345-64-0881

Watauga

2004, Boone, Watauga Co., NC, Obituary

The Watauga Democrat 15Dec204

Mr. Ralph Swain Wilson, 81, of the Pensacola Community, died Monday, Dec. 13, 2004, in Spruce Pine Hospital. He was a native of Yancey County, a son of the late Emmitt and Esta Blankenship Wilson. Mr. Wilson was a soldier serving his country during World War II. He enjoyed working with his bees.

Survivors include his wife of 58 years, Gladys Walden Wilson; two daughters, Ann McIntosh and husband, Scott, and Karen Carroll of Burnsville; two sons, Ralph A. Wilson and wife, Terri, of Greeneville, Tenn. and Pete Wilson and wife, Debbie, of Boone; nine grandchildren, Carol Crowder and husband, Junior, Aaron Wilson and wife, Emily, Amanda Lyda and husband, Nathan, Andrew Wilson, Mitchell Carroll, Autumn Carroll, Julie McIntosh, Dillon McIntosh and Deanna Daughtery; five great-grandchildren, Anna Kathleen Wilson, Ruby Leona Wilson, Kristopher Crowder, Mary Crowder and Samantha Crowder.

Services will be conducted Wednesday evening at 7 p.m. in the Chapel of Holcombe Brothers Funeral Home. A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, in the Emmitt Wilson Cemetery at Pensacola. Holcombe Brothers Funeral Home in Burnsville, is in charge of the arrangements.

From: diane dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2009, Boone, Watauga Co., NC, Obituary

The Watauga Democrat

Mrs. Edith Allgood Hendrix, 89, of 1479 Mt. View Baptist Church Road, Deep Gap, went home to be with our Lord on Tuesday morning, July 21, 2009. She was born March 9, 1920 in Watauga County, a daughter of the late George Washington and Mettie Greene Allgood, and a step-daughter of Jud Goulds.
Mrs. Hendrix was in Christian faith and worked at a variety of manual labor jobs.

Surviving are one daughter, Sandra H. Blankenship and husband, Ralph, of Deep Gap; one grandson, Lee Blankenship and wife, Sherrell, of West Columbia, S.C.; two great-grandchildren, Margaret Rose Blankenship and Mary Clare Blankenship, of West Columbia, S.C.; and one sister, Agnes Waters of Jefferson.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her step-father, Jud Goulds; her first husband, James A. Holder; her second husband, Roy R. Hendrix; and one daughter, Sharon Hendrix.
Graveside services and burial will be conducted Thursday afternoon at 1 o’clock at Mt. View Baptist Church Cemetery. Officiating will be Rev. Vernon Eller and the Rev. Sherrill Wellborn. Austin & Barnes Funeral Home and Crematory is serving the Hendrix family.

From: diane dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2008, Zionville, Watauga Co., NC, Obituary

Bluefield Daily Telegraph (WV) - February 25, 2008

Mrs. Dorothy Mae Lawson Mustard, 82, of Zionville, N.C., formerly of College Avenue in Bluefield, W.Va., passed away Saturday morning, February 23, 2008 at Blowing Rock Hospital in North Carolina after suffering from a lengthy illness. She was born in Eckman, W.Va., to the late Isam Payton "Dutch" Lawson and Dollie Mae Scott Lawson.

She graduated from Elkhorn High School in McDowell County, and married the late Gratton Floyd "G.F." Mustard Jr., of Abbs Valley, Va. After a fire destroyed their home and business in Pocahontas, Va., they moved to Florida where she had a daughter, Karen Mustard. They later returned to West Virginia where she resided most of her life. She was a homemaker after retiring from retail sales and was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church in Bluefield for over 30 years.

In addition to her daughter, Mrs. Karen Mustard Kanagy, she is survived by her son-in-law James R. Kanagy; four grandchildren, Katherine Mae Kanagy, Khristina Marie Kanagy, Kimberly Melissa Kanagy and James Gregory Kanagy, all of North Carolina; two sisters, Mrs. Nancy (Oakley) Johnston of Cleveland, Ohio and Mrs. Norma (Jim) Hall of Burdine, Ky.; three sisters-in-law, Mrs. Juanita Blankenship, Mrs. Dollie Whitlow and Mrs. Polly Lawson; numerous nieces and nephews and many great nieces and nephews.

In addition to her parents, Isam and Dollie Lawson and her husband, Grat Mustard Jr., she was preceded in death by six brothers, Alex Lawson, Dallas Lawson, Claude Lawson, James Lawson, Daniel Lawson and Jack Lawson; one sister, Beulah Hodge; four sisters-in-law; four brothers-in-law; and several nieces and nephews.

Services will be conducted Wednesday, February 27, 2008 at 11 a.m. at Cravens-Shires Funeral Home in Bluewell with graveside rites to follow at Monte Vista Cemetery. Officiating will be Reverend Scott Andrews of North Carolina.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

Watauga Co., NC, SSDI

Blankenship, Nell T. 69, 15Oct1935 - 04Jun2005, Blowing Rock, Watauga, NC, NC-237-54-3092

Blankenship, Vecie G. 75, 20Feb1928 - 11Dec2003, Deep Gap, Watauga, NC, NC-246-36-2261

Wayne

2006, Fremont, Wayne Co., NC, Death

The News & Observer, (Raleigh, NC) - March 27, 2006

Robert O. Blankenship, 83, March 25. Arrangements by Shackleford-Howell Funeral Home. Greenville

[SSDI, 20Sep1922 - 25Mar2006]

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2002, Goldsboro, Wayne Co., NC, Obituary

Lewiston Morning Tribune (ID) - June 6, 2002,

Harold Edward Blankenship , 77, died Wednesday, June 5, 2002, at Goldsboro, N.C. He was born in Leland, Idaho, to Roy and Luda Hewett Blankenship and lived in the Lewiston area for some time.

He retired from the U.S. Air Force with 20 years of service and from civil service after 20 years. Mr. Blankenship was a member of the NCO Club and the Veterans of Foreign Wars.

The funeral service is at 3 p.m. Sunday at Wayne Memorial Park Mausoleum Chapel in Goldsboro. The Rev. Johnny Sasser will officiate. Entombment will follow with full military honors.

He is survived by his wife, Beulah Phillips Blankenship ; one daughter, Lisa Blankenship Cullipher of Goldsboro; two brothers, John Blankenship of Lewiston and Boyd Blankenship of Vernon, B.C., Canada; and four grandchildren.

The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday at the Shumate-Faulk Funeral Home in Goldsboro.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2006, Goldsboro, Wayne Co., NC,

Goldsboro News Argus, 3/28/2006

Robert Owen Blankenship, 83, Sept. 20, 1922-March 25, 2006, died Saturday at the Veteran's Administrative Hospital in Durham. The funeral will be held Tuesday at 11 a.m. in the chapel of Shackleford-Howell Funeral Home. The Rev. H. Powell Dew and The Rev. Bill Bradley will officiate. Interment will be in Elmwood Cemetery in Fremont.

Mr. Blankenship was born in Huntington, W.Va., to the late L.E. and Mary Jane Canterbury Blankenship. He attended the University of Illinois and was a real estate developer and a builder in Florida. Mr. Blankenship was a veteran of the United States Air Force, serving as a green card instructor pilot and a test pilot during WW II. He was one of the few remaining veterans who flew the "Hump" during WW II, and also the "Berlin Airlift".

He is survived by his wife, Audelia Aycock Blankenship; one sister, Olive Hager, of Hamlin, W.Va.; and several nieces and nephews.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

Wayne Co., NC, SSDI

Blankenship, Robert O. 83, 20Sep1922 - 25Mar2006, Fremont, Wayne, NC, IL-342-30-7999

Blankenship, Harold E. 77, 10Jun1924 - 05Jun2002, Goldsboro, Wayne, NC, ID-518-22-5560

Wilkes

2008, Ferguson, Wilkes Co., NC, Obituary

The News-Topic, (Lenoir, NC) - November 21, 2008

Mr. Dewey Stephen Ayers, 60, of Highway 421 West, Ferguson, died Thursday, Nov. 20, 2008, at Forsyth Medical Center [Winston Salem, Forsyth Co., NC]. Mr. Ayers was born in Caldwell County, Nov. 12, 1948, to Delton and Laura Estelle West Ayers. He was a member of Dunkirk United Methodist Church. Mr. Ayers was employed at Tyson Foods, Inc. as a truck mechanic.

Mr. Ayers is survived by his wife, Ann Blankenship Ayers of the home; his mother, Laura Estelle West Ayers of Ferguson; three sisters, Sue Hamby and husband Roger, Dewey Ayers Sandra Pennell and husband Randy, all of Ferguson, and LaVerene Myers and husband Danny of Ronda; one brother, Dwyane Ayers and wife Wanda of Ferguson; several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 23, at Dunkirk United Methodist Church with the Rev. Mark Reavill, Sister Louella Marley and the Rev. Clint Branch officiating. Burial will be in Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church Cemetery.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

+2005, Purlear, Wilkes Co., NC, Obituary

http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=53984389

Mrs. Christine Annette Nichols Blankenship, age 63, widow of Harrison Monroe Blankenship of Arbor Grove Church Road, Purlear, died Friday, September 16, 2005, at Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center. Mrs. Blankenship was born July 9, 1942, in Wilkes County to Ted and Ethel Holcomb Nichols. She was a member of Yellow Hill Baptist Church.

Surviving are one son, Barry Neil Blankenship of Purlear; two daughters, Melissa Laws of Ferguson, Tina Shephard of Purlear; two brothers, Ted Dale Nichols of North Wilkesboro, William Vance Nichols of Purlear; five sisters, Louella Nichols Brown of Purlear, Janeta Nichols Farthing of Lenoir, Della Julia Nichols Sears of Apex, Judy Nichols of Purlear, Deborah Nichols Pruitt of Houston, TX; six grandchildren; one great-grandchild.

Funeral services were held September 19, at Yellow Hill Baptist Church with the Rev. Dennis Love and the Rev. Robert Wiles officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery.

2002, Wilkesboro, Wilkes Co., NC, Obituary

Winston-Salem Journal (NC) - January 28, 2002

Mrs. Gaynell Lovette Atwood Hamby, 80, of Highway 268 West, died Saturday, Jan. 26, 2002, at Wilkes Regional Medical Center. Mrs. Hamby was born March 9, 1921, in Wilkes County to Richard T. and Connie Bishop Lovette. She was a member of Gordon Baptist Church.

She was preceded in death by her first husband, Grandon C. Atwood, and her second husband, James Colonel Hamby.

Surviving are four sons, Rick Atwood of Wilkesboro, Clyde Atwood of Wendell, Frank Atwood of Mechanicsville, Va., and Mac Atwood of North Wilkesboro; two daughters, Judy Craft of Lewisville and Connie Blankenship of Wilkesboro; three sisters, Sallie Hayes of Purlear, Bettie Stewart of Lewisville and Madeline Eller of Winston-Salem; 12 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.

Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Monday, Jan. 28, at Gordon Baptist Church with the Rev. Larry Adams and the Rev. James Weaver officiating. Burial will be in Arbor Grove United Methodist Church Cemetery.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

+2004, Wilkesboro, Wilkes Co., NC, Obituary

The Record

Mr. Harrison Monroe Blankenship, age 63, of Arbor Grove Church Road, Purlear, died Saturday, November 13, 2004, at his home. Mr. Blankenship was born May 5, 1941, in Wilkes County to Heg Woodrow and Martha Louella "Ellie" Church Blankenship. He was a member of Lewis Fork Baptist Church.

Surviving are his wife, Christine Annette Nichols Blankenship of the home; one son, Barry Blankenship of Purlear; two daughters, Melissa Laws of Ferguson, Tina Shephard of Millers Creek; his mother of Wilkesboro; one brother, Rayvon Blankenship of Wilkesboro; one half-brother, Randy Smith of Millers Creek; two sisters, Kathy Marley of Wilkesboro, Annabell Marley of Purlear; six grandchildren; and one great-granddaughter.

Funeral services were held Tuesday, November 16, at Yellow Hill Baptist Church with the Rev. Dennis Love, the Rev. Sherrill Wellborn and the Rev. Robert Wiles officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery.

From: diane dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2007, Wilkesboro, Wilkes Co., NC, Obituary

The Record

Mrs. Carrie Lee Combs, age 72, wife of Donald Combs, of East Main Street, Wilkesboro, went to be with her loving savior, Friday, August 24, 2007. Mrs. Combs was born December 24, 1934 in Wilkes County to Mollie Rash Higgins.

            Surviving are her husband of the home; three sons, Jerry Wayne Queen of Moravian Falls, Darrell Williams of North Wilkesboro, Mark Williams and wife Kathy of Wilkesboro; five daughters, Rebecca Steelman of Elkin, Frances Moore and husband Charlie, Wanda Blankenship and husband Bruce all of North Wilkesboro, Carolyn Kilby and husband Michael of Moravian Falls, Brenda Walker of Ronda; seventeen grandchildren; nineteen great grandchildren.

            Funeral services were held Sunday, August 26, 2007 at Miller Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Andy Greene and the Rev. Wiley Boggs officiating. Burial was in Edgewood Baptist Church Cemetery.

Flowers will be accepted or memorials may be made to the American Diabetes Association, PO Box 2680, Canton, Ohio 44720 or to the American Heart Association, PO Box 2361, North Wilkesboro, NC 28659.

            Pallbearers were Charlie Moore, Chad Moore, Bruce Blankenship, Michael Kilby, Ronnie Swaim, and Wayne Queen.

                Miller Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

From: diane dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2007, Wilkesboro, Wilkes Co., NC, Obituary

The Record

Mrs. Carol Westerlund Cushwa, age 70,  died Wednesday, December 19, 2007

Mrs. Carol Westerlund Cushwa, age 70, of Midlawn View Street, North Wilkesboro, died Wednesday, December 19, 2007 at the home of her sister. Mrs. Cushwa was born December 23, 1936 in Brockton, MA. to Ivar A. and Phyllis Ottaviani Kendrick Westerlund. Mrs. Cushwa received her education at Mt. Ida Junior College in New Hampshire. She was a member of St. John's Catholic Church. She was active in Wilkes Playmakers, the Women's Club at St. John's Catholic Church and One on One. She was a Guardian ad litem and a founding member of SPEC. Mrs. Cushwa was preceded in death by a daughter, Jessie Cushwa Taylor and a grandson, Kevin Talmadge Monroe Taylor.

                Surviving are one son, John D. Cushwa II and wife Elizabeth of Silverthorne, CO.; two daughters, Jennifer Cushwa Blankenship and husband Mitch of Boomer, Angela Devoto Higgins of Wareham; three brothers, Robert I. Westerlund and wife Jane, Frederick C. Westerlund and wife Marie, Paul K. Westerlund and wife Linda all of Brockton, MA.; one sister, Linda Gorich Long of Millers Creek; five grandchildren, Gregory Lawson and wife Abigail, Shayna Lawson, Colleen Dennehy, Joshua Higgins, Patryck Holly and wife Yemelle.

                A Mass of Christian Burial was conducted Saturday, December 22, 2007 at St. John's Catholic Church with Father John Hanic officiating.  Burial was held  Sunday, December 23, 2007 in Moravian Falls Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Make A Wish Foundation, 101 Charlois Blvd. Suite 101, Winston-Salem, NC 27103 or Wilkes ADAP, in memory of Jessie Cushwa Taylor, 420 Boston Avenue, North Wilkesboro, NC 28659.

                Pallbearers were Paul Westerlund, Fred Westerlund, Bob Westerlund, John Cushwa, Tommy Gorich and Gregory Lawson.

                Miller Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

From: diane dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2008, Wilkesboro, Wilkes Co., NC, Obituary

The Record

Mr. Johnnie Preston Moxley, age 66, husband of Martha Moxley of Old 60, Roaring River died Wednesday at his home. Funeral services were held Sunday, March 16, 2008 at Jesus Life Worship Center with the Rev. Richard Owings and the Rev. Kent Wood officiating.  Burial was in the church cemetery.

Mr. Moxley was born March 30, 1941 in Pennsylvania to Wilson Bryan and Ethel Absher Moxley.  He was a pilot for Lowes' Companies before retiring and he attended Mt. Zion Baptist Church. 

He is survived by: his wife, Martha Chappell Moxley of the hone; one son, Nathan Lee Moxley and wife, Melinda Blankenship Moxley of Wilkesboro; his step-mother, Gertrude Moxley of Newark, Del; one step-brother, Junior Clark; one half sister, Carla Moxley Campbell of Newark of Del; three half brothers, Bryan Moxley and wife, Desi of Newark, Del, Scott Moxley and wife, Robin of Galena, MD, Mark Moxley of Newark, Del; two grandchildren, Bridget Lynn Moxley age 4 and Preston Lee Moxley age 2.

From: diane dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2008, Wilkesboro, Wilkes Co., NC, Obituary

The Record

Brenda Kay Mitchell Blankenship, 64, of K Street, North Wilkesboro, died Wednesday, March 26, 2008 at Wilkes Regional Medical Center.  She was born August 25, 1943 in Wilkes County to R.D. and Ailene Anderson Mitchell.  She was a member of Fishing Creek Baptist Church.  Her father, and her husband, William Ernest Blankenship, preceded her in death.

        Survivors include: her mother; Ailene Anderson Drum, of Millers Creek; three daughters; Rene Montgomery and husband Dwayne of Pilot Mountain, Tina Blankenship of North Wilkesboro, Angie Blankenship of the home; two brothers, Dee Mitchell and wife Claudia, Charles Mitchell and wife Marie all of Wilkesboro; nine grandchildren; two great grandchildren.

        Memorial services were held Friday at Fishing Creek Baptist Church with the Rev. Tim Pruitt officiating. 

From: diane dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2008, Wilkesboro, Wilkes Co., NC, Obituary

The Record

Mr. Charles Irwin Cabe, 55, of Wilkesboro died Saturday June 28, 2008.  He was born May 22, 1953   in Greensboro, NC to the late Sam and Martha Cabe of Wilkesboro.  Mr. Cabe received a degree in criminology from Florida State University and investigated welfare fraud for the state of Florida in Tallahassee before returning to NC where he worked for Tyson Industries. Mr. Cabe’s grandfather was the former sheriff of Haywood County.  In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his brother Sam Cabe Jr., and sister-in-law Janette Minton Cabe.

                Survivors include his sister, Dr. Martha Cabe Blankenship and husband, Dr. Radford H. Blankenship of Statesville; two nephews Dr. Nathan Blankenship and Dr. Matthew Blankenship; one niece Miss Hanna Blankenship. 

                Burial will be at the Greenhill cemetery, Cabe family plot in Waynesville, NC.  Condolences may be sent to the family at Blankenship Chiropractic Clinic,1953 Wilkesboro Highway, Statesville, NC  28625-8730. N

From: diane dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2008, Wilkesboro, Wilkes Co., NC, Obituary

The Record

Mr. Radford Odell Clanton, Sr., age 86, of Pads Road, Wilkesboro died Friday, July 4, 2008. Funeral services were held Sunday, July 6, at Edgewood Baptist Church with the Rev. Derek Hodges officiating.  Burial with military honors by Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1142 was in Scenic Memorial Gardens.

Mr. Clanton was born in Alexander Co., NC, on May 12, 1922, to Carl and Palestine Pearson Clanton.  He was a member of Edgewood Baptist Church.  Mr. Clanton served in the US Army during World War II. In addition to his parents, Mr. Clanton was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Irene Carson Clanton; a granddaughter, Rebecca Jane Mincey, and six sisters, Lottie Johnston, Stella Blankenship, Loraine C. Miliam, Mary Woodburn, Kate Hedrick; six brothers, Frank Clanton, Bud Clanton, Roy Clanton, John Atwell Clanton, Verman Clanton, Otto Clanton.

Mr. Clanton is survived by one daughter, Alma Josephine Mincey  and husband, Larry of Monroe; one son, Radford O. "Rad" Clanton, Jr. and wife, Barbara of Greeneville, TN; one brother, Mack Blankenship of Greensboro.

Pallbearers were Brenton Bozard, Zach Beard, Jeremy King, Taylor Brooks, Wayne Mincey, Rickey Brooks, Bob Beard.

From: diane dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2008, Wilkesboro, Wilkes Co., NC, Obituary

The Record

Mrs. Allie Woodle Walker, age 81, of Mountain Park Road, passed away Wednesday, August 27, 2008 at her residence.  Mrs. Walker was born March 4, 1927 in Wilkes County to Ransom & Verlie Royal Woodle. Mrs. Walker was retired from Washington Mills and was of the Baptist faith.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, James M. Walker and a sister, Stella Roberts.

 Survivors include:  a daughter, Judy Walker Eldridge and husband Henry of State Road; a son, Ronnie Walker and wife, Laura of State Road; two grandchildren, Ryan Walker, Adam Walker and his fiancée Jessica Cloniger; four brothers, Clyde Woodle of Elkin, Boyd Woodle of Wilkesboro, Conrad Woodle of Hamptonville, Doughton Woodle of Elkin; three sisters, Ethel Nichols, Eva Blankenship and Dicie Franklin all of Columbia, South Carolina. 

 Funeral services were held Saturday, August 30, 2008 at 2:00 p.m. at Hodges Funeral Home Chapel by Rev. Kenneth Wood and Rev. Kenny Wood.  Burial followed at Crestwood Memorial Gardens. . 

From: diane dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2008, Wilkesboro, Wilkes Co., NC, Obituary

The Record

Naomi Cline Blankenship, 59, of Bluebird Hill Road, Millers Creek, died Sunday, November 16, 2008 at her home.  She was born December 29, 1948 in Welch, VA to William and Cynthia Lester Cline.  Her parents preceded her in death.

                Survivors include; three daughters, Karla Candy Justus of VA, Kathy Lynn Dancy of North Wilkesboro, Sebrinia Reedy of Hays; two sons, William Paul Blankenship, Jr., Alan Gary Blankenship both of Millers Creek; six sisters, Audrey Bailey of Davie, WV, Chloe Sue Justice, Helen Mounts, Violet Lee all of Panther, WV, Rosie Ann Cline of North Wilkesboro, Lona Estep of Millers Creek; four grandchildren.

                Funeral services will be 12:00 p.m., Wednesday, November 19, 2008 at the home of Sebrinia Reedy, 337 Homestead Drive, Hays, NC 28635. Burial will follow in North Wilkesboro City Cemetery.  The family has requested no flowers and no food.

From: diane dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2009, Wilkesboro, Wilkes Co., NC, Obituary

The Record

Mr. Dewey "Paw" Howard Benge, age 65, of Bouchelle Road, Wilkesboro, died January 31, 2009 at Forsyth Medical Center. Mr. Benge was born August 23, 1943 in Russell County, Virginia to Robert H. and Martha Meade Benge. He was a member of Fishing Creek Arbor Baptist Church. Mr. Benge was a lifetime member of Iredell County Rescue Squad, Cool Springs Fire Department in Statesville, Iredell County EMS and the Goldwing Motorcycle Club in Statesville. Mr. Benge "Silverfox" was a truck driver for Hobe's Country Ham. Mr. Benge was preceded in death by a brother, Bobby Benge.

            Surviving are his wife Dorothy Bouchelle Benge of the home; one son, Dennis H. Benge and wife Lisa Welborn Benge of Wilkesboro; one daughter, Darlene A. Benge Miller and husband Lance of North Wilkesboro; three grandchildren, Zachary Benge, Colby Benge, Autumn Miller; special family friends, "Bunches" Vea and husband Junior Brown of North Wilkesboro, Michelle "Sissy" Mathis of Roaring River, Hobert and Pat Gambill of North Wilkesboro; three brothers, James Benge and wife Sybil of Salisbury, Carlos Benge of Beckley, West Virginia, Ralph Benge and wife Brenda of North Wilkesboro; five sisters, Emma Phillips and husband Wendell of Statesville, Joyce Jenkins of Lenoir, Mary Miller of Millers Creek, Geneva Reid and husband Harold of Hamptonville, Lorene Pinnix of State Road.

            Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Thursday, February 5, 2009 at Fishing Creek Arbor Baptist Church with Pastor David Wellborn and Pastor Brian Poindexter. The body will be placed in the church at 1:30. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends at Miller Funeral Service from 6:00 until 8:00 o'clock Wednesday night. Flowers will be accepted or memorials may be made to Fishing Creek Arbor Baptist Church Building Fund, 2446 Fishing Creek Arbor Road, Wilkesboro, NC 28697.

            Pallbearers will be David Gambill Sr., Danny Gambill, Ricky Gambill, Craig Gambill, David Gambill Jr., Paul Blankenship.

From: diane dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2009, Wilkesboro, Wilkes Co., NC, Obituary

The Record

Mrs. Estelle West Ayers, age 79, of Ayers Road, Ferguson died Wednesday, April 15, 2009 at Hugh Chatham Memorial Hospital. Funeral services were held Saturday, April 18, 2009 at Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church with the Rev. Mark Reavill, Sister Louella Marley and Rev. Mike Smith officiating.  Burial was in the church cemetery. 

Mrs. Ayers was born January 13, 1930 in Wilkes County to Walter Jones and Lakie Mae Marley West.  She was a member of Dunkirk United Methodist Church. 

She was preceded in death by her husband, Willie Delton Ayers; a son, Dewey Stephen Ayers; two sisters, Mozelle Marley, Blondell Minton; a brother, Arnelle West.

She is survived by: three daughters, LaVerne Myers and husband, Danny of Ronda, Sue Hamby and husband, Roger, Sandra Pennell and husband, Randy all of Ferguson; one son, Dwyaine Ayers and wife, Wanda of Ferguson; daughter-in-law, Ann Blankenship Ayers of Ferguson; five sisters,    Dare Goble of Granite Falls, Novella Hamby of Lenoir, Verna Hicks of Elk Park, Carolyn Shell, Marcell Wood both of Ferguson; one brother, Melvin West of Ferguson; seven grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren and two great, great-grandchildren.

From: diane dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2009, Wilkesboro, Wilkes Co., NC, Obituary

The Record

Mr. William "David" Call, age 43, of Oak Ridge Church Road, Hays, died Friday, April 17, 2009 at Forsyth Medical Center. Mr. Call was born December 4, 1965 in Wilkes County to Bill and Nancy Kilby Call.

            Surviving are his father, Bill Call of Roaring River; his mother and step father, Nancy and Kent Sprinkle of North Wilkesboro; two sisters, Donna Wagoner and husband Darryl of Hays, Denise Blankenship of Ferguson; one step brother, Clark Sprinkle; four step sisters, Kim Sprinkle, Brenda Sprinkle, Linda Sprinkle all of Wilkesboro, Terri Thomas of Midlothian, Virginia; several nieces and nephews.

            Funeral services were held Tuesday, April 21, 2009 at Miller Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Fred Holbrook, the Rev. Boyce Cleary, and the Rev. Darryl Wagoner officiating. Burial followed in Crossroads Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery. Flowers will be accepted or memorials may be made to Hospice and Palliative Care Center of Winston Salem, 101 Hospice Lane, Winston Salem, NC 27103.

From: diane dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2009, Wilkesboro, Wilkes Co., NC, Obituary

The Record

Mrs. Brenda Queen Triplett Walker, age 46, of Old Traphill Road, Ronda died Friday, June 5, 2009. Funeral services were held Monday, June 8, at Reins-Sturdivant Chapel with the Rev. Wiley Boggs officiating.  Burial was in Edgewood Baptist Church Cemetery. 

Mrs. Walker was born in Wilkes County, March 16, 1963 to Carrie Lee Queen.

Mrs. Walker is survived by two daughters, Jessica Lee Triplett and Brooklyn Nicole Triplett both of Ronda; one son, Jonathan Lee Triplett and wife, Melinda of Traphill; two step sons, Christopher Lee Eugene Triplett and Michael Lee Triplett both of Yadkinville; four sisters, Rebecca Steelman of Elkin, Frances Moore and husband, Charlie, Wanda Blankenship and husband, Bruce all of North Wilkesboro, and Carolyn Kilby and husband, Michael of Moravian Falls; three brothers, Jerry Queen of Moravian Falls, Darrell Williams of North Wilkesboro, and Mark Williams and wife, Kathy of Wilkesboro; four grandchildren; two step grandchildren.

From: diane dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2009, Wilkesboro, Wilkes Co., NC, Obituary

The Record

Mr. Robert Henry Wagoner, age 91, of Wagoner Road, McGrady died Friday, June 12, 2009 at Wilkes Regional Medical Center. Funeral services were held Sunday, June 14, 2009 at Rock Springs Baptist Church with Rev. Brian Blankenship, Rev. Billy Felts and Rev. Dean Crane officiating.  Mr. Wagoner was born March 7, 1918 in Wilkes County to Con and Molly Cleary Wagoner.  He served in the National Guard from 1933-1940 with Company A and with the 150th Engineers, and also served as a platoon leader.  Mr. Wagoner was an active member of Rock Springs Baptist Church, where he served as a deacon since 1965.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Maxie Perry Wagoner; a son, Mike Wagoner; four sisters, Grace Furr,  Lilly Key, Isedo Perry, Nora Wagoner; two brothers, James Wagoner and Mack Wagoner.

He is survived by two daughters, Linda Johnson and husband, Barry of McGrady, Sue Peacock of Statesville, three sons,  Robert V. “R V” Wagoner and wife, Gwenda of North Wilkesboro,  Steven Wagoner and wife, Shirley, Tony Wagoner and wife, Kandi all of McGrady, four brothers, Owen Wagoner of Milles Creek, Lee Wagoner ,  Jack Wagoner ,  Junior Wagoner all of North Wilkesboro, nine grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren.

Pallbearers were Tony Wagoner, Chris Sparks, Mark Johnson, Jason Wagoner, Keith Wagoner, Matt Church and Alan Hall.

From: diane dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2002, North Wilkesboro, Wilkes Co., NC, Obituary

The Charlotte Observer, (NC) - August 30, 2002

Mr. Von Alonzo Myers, age 89, of Mountain Valley Church Road died at his home on Wednesday, August 28, 2002 after a lengthy illness. He was born on June 18, 1913, the son of Cager Guy Myers and Dora Whittington Myers, having been born on the Whittington Family Farm in the Mulberry Community of Wilkes County. It was on this same farm that he passed away 89 years later, after battling for two years with Waldenstrom's Macroglobulinemia, a rare blood disease.

Funeral services will be held Saturday 2:00 PM, August 31, 2002 at Mount Zion Baptist Church with the Rev. Kent Wood, the Rev. N. Nelson Granade, Jr., the Rev. Reeves Jones, and the Rev. Yale Huie officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery.

He was noted as an excellent driver of tractor-trailers and has been employed by several trucking companies. Mr. Myers was a long time member of Mount Zion Baptist Church in the Mulberry Community, where he had served as Sunday School Superintendent and taught Sunday School for several years.

His parents and a sister, Ethel Myers Seabright preceded him in death.

He is survived by his wife of 51 years, Pauline Mae Carico Myers of the home; two daughters, Christine M. Brown of North Wilkesboro and Vonnette Myers Blankenship of Millers Creek; four sons, Howard Dean Myers of Millers Creek, Leonard Kyle Myers and Ralph Von Myers both of North Wilkesboro, and Willard Carico of High Point; two sisters, Ina Myers of North Wilkesboro and Betty Myers Parker of Wilkesboro; two brothers, Clifford Myers of North Wilkesboro and Granville Myers of Lenoir; eleven grandchildren, Leandra Blankenship , Lukas Blankenship , Angel Myers, Ralph Myers, Kamie Lawrence, Misty Carico, Wendy Carico, Allen Brown, Dale Brown, John Brown and Melicia Morman; eight great-grandchildren, Chris Morman, Dustin Morman, Laken Foster, Amber Myers, Mark Garland, Brody Lawrence, Tiffany Brown, and Zack Brown; and two great, great-grandchildren, Devan Miller and Christian Morman.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2002, North Wilkesboro, Wilkes Co., NC, Obituary

Winston-Salem Journal (NC) - October 4, 2002

Mrs. Nellie Mae Church, 84, the wife of the late Phillip Glenn Church of Sparta Road died Wednesday, Oct. 4, 2002, at her home. Mrs. Church was born Oct. 10, 1917, in Wilkes County, to Corbin and Cordie Church Blankenship. She was a member of Baptist Home Baptist Church.

Surviving are two sons, David Church and Danny Church, both of North Wilkesboro; a daughter, Shirlene Hayes of Winston-Salem; a sister, Bessie Church of North Wilkesboro; and four grandchildren.

A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 5, at Mountlawn Memorial Park with the Rev. Darrell Tate officiating.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

+2002, North Wilkesboro, Wilkes Co., NC, Obituary

https://www.tributearchive.com/obituaries/2165586/William-Ernest-Blankenship

Mr. William E. Blankenship, age 61, of K Street, North Wilkesboro died Thursday, November 7, 2002 at his home. He was born July 28, 1941 in Wilkes County to William Purnell and Wilma Juanita Higgins Blankenship.

Mr. Blankenship was the owner and operator of Webb Enterprises. Mr. Blankenship served in the United States Air force during the Vietnam Conflict.

He is survived by: his wife, Brenda Mitchell Blankenship of the home; three daughters, Rene B. Murphy of Pilot Mountain, Tina B. Prevette of Hays, Angela B. Puckett of Hays; one sister, Kaye B. Felts of Ridgeway, VA; one brother, James Gwyn Blankenship of Millers Creek and nine grandchildren.

A memorial service will be held Tuesday 3:00, November 12, 2002 at Peace Haven Baptist Church with the Rev. Tim Pruitt officiating. Reins-Sturdivant Funeral Home, 270 Armory Road, North Wilkesboro, NC

2002, North Wilkesboro, Wilkes Co., NC, Obituary

Winston-Salem Journal (NC) - December 1, 2002

Mrs. Jewell Church McCarter, 59, wife of Jim W. McCarter Sr., of Jim McCarter Road, North Wilkesboro, died Friday, Nov. 29, 2002, at Forsyth Medical Center. Mrs. McCarter was born in Wilkes County on Dec. 6, 1942, to Joseph Roscoe and Bessie Mae Blankenship Church. She was a member of Liberty Grove Baptist Church.

In addition to her husband, she is survived by a son, Jimmie W. McCarter Jr. of North Wilkesboro; her mother, Bessie Mae Blankenship Church of North Wilkesboro; four sisters, Mrs. Bob R. (Geneva) Greene, Mrs. Glenn (Cecian) Miller Jr. and Mrs. JoAnn Spears, all of North Wilkesboro, and Mrs. Mike (Sandra) Cheek of Hamptonville; and a brother, Charles J.R. Church of Purlear.

The funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Monday, Dec. 2, at Mountlawn Memorial Park Mausoleum Chapel with the Rev. David Sparks, the Rev. Arville Perry Jr. and the Rev. Paul Shoupe officiating. Entombment will be in Mountlawn Memorial Park Mausoleum.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

+2003, North Wilkesboro, Wilkes Co., NC, Obituary

Winston-Salem Journal (NC) - May 9, 2003

Mrs. Opal Ella Church Blankenship, 80, of John McGrady Road, the wife of the late Radford Harold Blankenship Sr., died Thursday, May 8, at Wilkes Regional Medical Center.

The funeral will be 11 a.m. Saturday at Baptist Home Baptist Church, with the Rev. Darrell Tate and the Rev. Victor Church officiating. Burial will be at Mountlawn Memorial Park.

Mrs. Blankenship was born Sept. 3, 1922, in Wilkes County to Henry and Gracie Fariss Church. She was a member of Baptist Home Baptist Church. Mrs. Blankenship was a cosmetology instructor and had received her CNA from Wilkes Community College. She was the owner/operator of family restaurants in Wilkes County for more than 50 years, including the City Cafe, The Wooden Spoon and Harold's Cafe.

A brother, Hubert Church, and two sisters, Vetta Brooks and Lucy Church, preceded Mrs. Blankenship in death.

Mrs. Blankenship is survived by two sons, Dr. Radford H. (Martha Jo) Blankenship Jr. of Statesville and Dr. Mike C. (Rhonda) Blankenship of Mebane; four sisters, Ruby Herman of Lenoir, Deanna Leinbach of Indianapolis, Ind., Mattie Garner of Fayetteville and Ora Lee Yeatts of Reidsville; two brothers, Archie Church of North Wilkesboro and Mack Church Jr. of Columbus, Ga.; four grandchildren, Dr. Nathan Blankenship of Statesville, Dr. Matthew Blankenship of Huntersville, Amelia Blankenship and Michael Blankenship , both of Mebane; and a great-grandchild, Hannah Blankenship of Statesville.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2004, North Wilkesboro, Wilkes Co., NC, Obituary

Winston-Salem Journal (NC) - June 8, 2004

Mrs. Chris Cunningham, 49, of North Brookview Road, North Wilkesboro died Friday, June 4, 2004, at Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center [Winston-Salem, Forsyth Co., NC]. Mrs. Cunningham was born Jan. 13, 1955, in Yadkin County to J. Q. and Betty Blankenship. She was a member of the North Wilkesboro Presbyterian Church.

She is survived by her husband, George G. Cunningham of the home; a daughter, Elizabeth G. Cunningham of the home; and two sisters, Kathy B. Marusak of Hamptonville and Sandra B. Heffinger of Morganton.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2007, North Wilkesboro, Wilkes Co., NC, Obituary

Winston-Salem Journal (NC) - July 25, 2007

Mrs. Sarah Beatrice Anderson Parker, 94, of Parkers Farm Road, North Wilkesboro, widow of Leslie Spurgeon Parker, died Monday, July 23, 2007, at Avante at Wilkesboro. Mrs. Parker was born in Wilkes County on Nov. 17, 1912, to Noel R. and Martha Staley Anderson. She was a member of Fishing Creek Baptist Church. She was a devoted and loving mother.

In addition to her parents; and husband; Mrs. Parker was preceded in death by seven brothers; and eight sisters.

Mrs. Parker is survived by four sons, William E. Parker and wife Mary H. of Jonesville, E. Wayne Parker and wife Linda R., L. Dean Parker and Don L. Parker and wife Mary J., all of North Wilkesboro; two daughters, Betty P. Johnston of Statesville and Barbara P. Miller and husband Charles W. of Winston-Salem; 16 grandchildren, Vickie P. Fletcher and husband John W. of Gainesville, Ga.; Douglas Parker and wife Robin of Asheville; Rebecca P. Bryant and husband Tod of Lewisville; Dean E. Parker of Troutman, Aaron Parker of Palm Desert, Calif.; Keith Miller and wife Carrie of Herndon, Va.; Gail Johnston and Robert Johnston, both of Statesville; Gary Johnston of San Diego, Calif.; Tim Parker and wife Tina, Jeff Parker and wife Mary, Monica P. Reed and husband Jeff, Jill P. McGee and husband Sherwin, Alice P. Blankenship and husband Brian, Brian Parker and wife Kim and Stephanie P. Osborne and husband Keith, all of Wilkes County; 25 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren.

Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Thursday, July 26, at Fishing Creek Baptist Church, with the Rev. Darrell Poole and the Rev. Charles Edwards officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2007, North Wilkesboro, Wilkes Co., NC, Obituary

Winston-Salem Journal (NC) - November 2, 2007

Mrs. Pauline Mae Carico Myers, 84, of Mountain Valley Church Road, North Wilkesboro, widow of Von Alonzo Myers, died Thursday, Nov. 1, 2007, at her home. Mrs. Myers was born in Ashe County on May 31, 1923, to Robert John Curn and Martha Due Eller Phillips Carico. She was a member of Mount Zion Baptist Church. Mrs. Myers worked at Rose' s Department Store for 30 years before her retirement in 1986.

In addition to her parents; and husband; Mrs. Myers was preceded in death by a brother, Ray Carico.

Mrs. Myers is survived by two daughters, Christine Brown of Purlear and Vonnette Blankenship and husband Mark of Millers Creek; four sons, Leonard Kyle Myers of the home; Ralph Von Myers and wife Debbie of North Wilkesboro; Howard Dean Myers and wife Shirley of Millers Creek; and Willard Carico and wife Toni of Sophia; 11 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren.

Funeral services will be conducted at 1 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 3, at Mount Zion Baptist Church in the Mulberry community, with the Rev. Kent Wood, the Rev. Ted Combs and the Rev. Reeves Jones officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

+2009, Purlear, Wilkes Co., NC, Obituary,

Blankenship, Heg Woodrow, Son of Robert Lee Blankenship & Julia M. Benge

http://www.therecordofwilkes.com/newsa.asp?edition_number=528&pg=D

Mrs. Ella Church Blankenship, age 96, widow of Heg Woodrow Blankenship, of Hamby Mtn. Road, Purlear, died Wednesday, November 25, 2009 at her home. She was born December 18, 1912 in Wilkes County to Calvin and Mary Ann Church. Mrs. Blankenship was a member of Yellow Hill Baptist Church.  She was preceded in death by two sons, Harrison Blankenship, Scott Blankenship; two daughters, Alverta Dyer, Ina Pearl Church; two brothers; three sisters.

Surviving are two sons, Rayvon Blankenship of the home, Randy Smith and wife Brenda of Millers Creek; two daughters, Anna Bell Marley and husband Wayne of Purlear, Kathy Marley and husband James of Wilkesboro; twenty grandchildren; thirty six great grandchildren; and eleven great great grandchildren.

Funeral services were held Saturday, November 28, 2009 at Yellow Hill Baptist Church with the Rev. Anthony Roark and the Rev. Dennis Love officiating.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

Wilkes Co., NC, SSDI

Blankenship, Decie C. 71, 20Feb1928 - 20Jan2000, Ferguson, Wilkes, NC, NC-246-36-2262

Blankenship, Scott W. 60, 29May1944 - 11Sep2004, Purlear, Wilkes, NC, NC-237-70-1210

Blankenship, Harrison M. 63, 05May1941 - 13Nov2004, Purlear, Wilkes, NC, NC-238-62-6415

Blankenship, Christine N. 63, 09Jul1942 - 16Sep2005, Purlear, Wilkes, NC, NC-242-66-5235

Blankenship, Ella C. 96, 18Dec1912 - 25Nov2009, Purlear, Wilkes, NC, NC-245-88-9906

Blankenship, Opal C. 80, 03Sep1922 - 08May2003, North Wilkesboro, Wilkes, NC, NC-243-28-9265

Blankenship, Brenda M. 64, 25Aug1943 - 26Mar2008, North Wilkesboro, Wilkes, NC, NC-243-66-0894

Wilson

+2006, Lucama, Wilson Co., NC, Funeral

The News & Observer, (Raleigh, NC) - July 7, 2006

Mary B. Blankenship, 64, July 5. Funeral 2 p.m., Saturday, funeral home chapel. Burial, Moore's Chapel Church Cemetery. Arrangements by Coley Funeral Home, Kenly

[SSDI Mary L. Blankenship - 14May1942 - 05Jul2006]

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

+2006, Lucama, Wilson Co., NC, Obituary

www.newsargus.com , July 7, 2006,

Mary B. Blakenship, 64, of 7212 Raymond Road, died Wednesday July 5, 2006 at Wilson Medical Center. The funeral will be held Saturday at 2 p.m. in the chapel of Coley Funeral Home. The Rev. Mike Capps will officiate. Burial will be in Moore's Chapel Church Cemetery.

Mrs. Blankenship is survived by her husband, Herbert Lee Blakenship; two daughters, Karen B. Renfrow of Wilson and Penny S. Markulis of Maryland; six sisters, Adeline Clark, Beverly Mayes, Helen McDonald and Linda Simms of Maryland, Carrie Bolin of Kenly and Carolyn Smith of Florida; one brother, Charles Bean of Maryland; and three grandchildren and one great-grandchild.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2003, Wilson, Wilson Co., NC, Funeral

The News & Observer, (Raleigh, NC) - June 16, 2003

Donald N. Blankenship, 70, June 14. Funeral 11 a.m., Tuesday, Funeral Home Chapel. Arrangements by Thomas Yelverton Funeral Service.

[SSDI, 23Aug1932 - 14Jun2003]

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

Wilson Co., NC, SSDI

Blankenship, Mary L. 64, 14May1942 - 05Jul2006, Lucama, Wilson, NC, MD-215-44-4810

Blankenship, Donald N. 70, 23Aug1932 - 14Jun2003, Wilson, Wilson, NC, NC-245-42-0229

Yadkin

2008, East Bend, Yadkin Co., NC, Obituary

Winston-Salem Journal (NC) - March 7, 2008

Margie Roberson Blankenship, 85, of East Bend, born April 16, 1922, received her promotion on Wednesday, March 5, 2008. A daughter of the late Joseph W. and Partha Stallard Roberson,

Margie was preceded in death by her husband, Roy Blankenship; two brothers, Joseph W. Jr. and George Roberson; her sister, Nita Smith; and her son, Harold Dorton. Margie was a member of Grace Baptist Church in Lewisville.

She will be missed greatly by her family; her children, Nadine Brickey and husband Carl of Pfafftown; Bill Dorton and wife Shirley of East Bend; Everett Dorton and wife Shirley of East Bend; Ella Styers and husband Marvin of King; and Judy Nahay and husband Terry of Indonesia; her 12 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; and five great-great-grandchildren; along with several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, March 8, at Huff Funeral Home Chapel in East Bend. Burial will follow in Forsyth Memorial Park Cemetery.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2000, Hamptonville, Yadkin Co., NC, Obituary

http://www.genealogybuff.com/nc/forsyth/webbbs_config.pl/noframes/read/194

Mr. J .Q. Blankenship, 72, of Statesville Road passed away Saturday, Sept. 2, 2000, at Hugh Chatham Memorial Hospital. He was born Aug. 17, 1928, in Iredell County to the late John Quincy and Pearl Campbell Blankenship.

Mr. Blankenship was owner and operator of Jay's Grill, and was a veteran of the U.S. Army, having served in World War II.

He was preceded in death by his first wife, Betty Prevette Blankenship, in 1995; and one stepson Sonny Gardner.

Survivors include his daughters, Kathy Marusak, Christine Cunningham, and Sandra Heffinger; and grandchildren, Jill, John, Elizabeth, Seth, and Ethan. Also surviving are his second wife, Vetral Brown Gardner Blankenship of the home; stepchildren, Rubin (Peggy) Gardner, Coy (Marilyn) Gardner, Lucy (Roger) Swaim, Jerrald (Sunghee) Gardner, Nellie (Benny) Norman, and Issy (Ricky) Hinshaw; and several stepgrandchildren and stepgreat-grandchildren.

A graveside service will be held 4 p.m. Monday at Flat Rock Baptist Church Cemetery by the Rev. Tim Cannon.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

+2000, Hamptonville, Yadkin Co., NC, Obituary

Winston-Salem Journal (NC) - September 4, 2000

Mr. J. Q. Blankenship, 72, of Statesville Road passed away Saturday, Sept. 2, 2000, at Hugh Chatham Memorial Hospital [Elkin, Yadkin Co., NC]. He was born Aug. 17, 1928, in Iredell County to the late John Quincy and Pearl Campbell Blankenship. Mr. Blankenship was owner and operator of Jay's Grill, and was a veteran of the U.S. Army, having served in World War II.

He was preceded in death by his first wife, Betty Prevette Blankenship, in 1995; and one stepson Sonny Gardner.

Survivors include his daughters, Kathy Marusak, Christine Cunningham, and Sandra Heffinger; and grandchildren, Jill, John, Elizabeth, Seth, and Ethan. Also surviving are his second wife, Vetral Brown Gardner Blankenship of the home; step children, Rubin (Peggy) Gardner, Coy (Marilyn) Gardner, Lucy (Roger) Swaim, Jerrald (Sunghee) Gardner, Nellie (Benny) Norman, and Issy (Ricky) Hinshaw; and several step grandchildren and step great-grandchildren.

A graveside service will be held 4 p.m. Monday at Flat Rock Baptist Church Cemetery by the Rev. Tim Cannon.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2003, Hamptonville, Yadkin Co., NC, Obituary

Winston-Salem Journal (NC) - April 29, 2003

Mr. William Edward Gardner, 81, of Statesville Road passed away Saturday, April 26, 2003, at Yadkin Nursing center. He was born Feb. 7, 1922, in Guilford County, to the late Ed and Nellie Pettus Gardner. Mr. Gardner was a member of Mountain Grove United Methodist Church and was a veteran of World War II serving with the US Navy from 1941 to 1945. He was also a member of Yadkin VFW Post 10346.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Beulah Brown and two brothers, Clifton Gardner and Maxton Gardner.

Surviving are his wife, Shirley Anne Gardner of the home; two sons, William Edward Gardner II of the home and John Edward Gardner of Massachusetts; two granddaughters, Shayne Gardner and Vicki Anderson, both of Massachusetts; two sisters, Marie Day (Lawrence) Prevette of Hamptonville and Edith (Francis) Tilley of Kernersville; three brothers, Walter Gardner, Rubin (Eloise) Gardner and John (Jessie) Gardner, all of Hamptonville; a sister-in-law, Vetral Blankenship of Hamptonville; and a brother-in-law, Robert (Jeanette) LePage.

His funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, April 30, 2003, at Mountain Grove United Methodist Church by the Rev. Jesse Club and the Rev. Kathy Earley. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2006, Jonesville, Yadkin Co., NC, Obituary

Winston-Salem Journal (NC) - June 11, 2006

Mrs. Stella Virginia Woodle Roberts, 81, of Highway 67 passed away Friday June 9, 2006, at Hugh Chatham Memorial Hospital. She was born Oct. 13, 1924, in Surry County to the late Ransom and Verlie Royal Woodle. Mrs. Roberts was a homemaker and a loving wife, mother and grandmother. She was of the Baptist faith.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Lester Marler Roberts.

Surviving are her children, Betty (Eddie) Coe of Jonesville and Dennis (Sharon) Roberts of Charlotte; grandchildren Regina (Gary) Hayes and Caitlin Roberts; great-grandchildren Hayley Hayes and Dawson Hayes; four brothers, Clyde Woodle, Boyd (Louise) Woodle, Conrad (Ann) Woodle and Doughton (Betty Jean) Woodle; and four sisters, Ethel Nichols, Allie Walker, Eva Blankenship and Dicie (Ben) Franklin.

Her funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. today at Gentry Family Funeral Chapel in Yadkinville by the Rev. Kenneth Wood and the Rev. Kenny Pardue. Burial will follow at Island Ford Baptist Church Cemetery.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

+2003, Yadkinville, Yadkin Co., NC, Obituary

Winston-Salem Journal (NC) - February 3, 2003

Mrs. Sarah Blankenship Dickens, 68, of Yadkinville died Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2003, in Duke Medical Center. She was born Sept. 27, 1934, in Iredell County to George D. and Sarah Reid Blankenship. Mrs. Dickens, who was very skilled in her nursing profession, was involved with the care of many people in the community and meant so much to many people. She will be greatly missed.

She was preceded in death by her brother, Clay Blankenship.

She is survived by a daughter, Shelia Dickens Swartz and husband, James; a son, Michael Foy Dickens and wife, Janet, all of Yadkinville; six grandchildren, Foy Henry Dickens, Jeremy Ryan Hooker, Meagan Michelle Hooker, Cody Phillip Dickens, Travis Foy Dickens and Amanda Lee Hooker; a great-grandson, Noah Foy Dickens; and a great-great-grandchild on the way. Also surviving are two sisters, Stella Hicks and husband, Bill, and Syvileen (Sudie) Mackie and husband, Russell; a brother, George Blankenship; a sister-in-law, Jo Blankenship; and a special friend, Linda Babb, of Statesville.

The funeral service will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 4, at Hayworth-Miller Chapel with the Rev. Freddie Braswell officiating. Burial will be in Westlawn Gardens of Memory.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2009, Yadkinville, Yadkin Co., NC, Obituary

The Yadkin Ripple, (Yadkinville, NC) - February 19, 2009

Mrs. Susie Doub Adams, 77, of Yadkinville, went to be with her Lord, Tuesday, Feb. 10, 2009 at Hoots Memorial Hospital. Susie was born May 18, 1931 in Forsyth County to William Grady and Mattie Wagoner Doub.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 51 years, Leslie G. Adams.

Susie is survived by a daughter, Donna Adams Hutchins; three grandchildren, Adam (Jean) Hutchins, and Lesley and Wesley Hutchins; two great-grandchildren, Noel and Holly Hutchins, all of Yadkinville; five brothers, Carlyle Doub of East Bend, George, Terry, and Albert Doub, all of Lewisville, and Shelby (Doris) Doub of Olin; three sisters, Nannie Lou (Charles) Blankenship of Coolemee, Juanita Henderson of Winston-Salem, and Lorene (Charles) Lashley of Farmington; nieces and nephews; and great-grand nieces and nephews.

Susie was a faithful member at Deep Creek Friends Church for over 50 years, where she served on the Hospitality Committee, President of Circle One, Missionary Aide, and Secretary of the Barclay Sunday School Class.

Funeral service for Susie Adams was held on Friday, Feb. 13 at Deep Creek Friends Church by the Rev. Lee Lane. She lay in state 30 minutes prior to the service. Burial followed in the church cemetery.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

Yadkin Co., NC, SSDI

Blankenship, Margie R. 85, 16Apr1922 - 05Mar2008, East Bend, Yadkin, NC, VA-227-36-5153

Blankenship, J. Q. 72, 17Aug1928 - 02Sep2000, Hamptonville, Yadkin, NC, NC-239-46-7219

Blankenship, Rosetta M. 44, 27Nov1958 - 14Feb2003, Jonesville, Yadkin, NC, VA-230-90-9783

Blankenship, Inez W. 86, 19Aug1913 - 14Jun2000, Yadkinville, Yadkin, NC, NC-243-10-4967

Yancey

+2003, Burnsville, Pensacola Twp., Yancey Co., NC, Obituary

http://obituaries.citizen-times.com/obituaries/obit.php?id=4815 , 2003-06-22

Osie Blankenship, 91, of Pensacola, died Friday, June 20, 2003, in Yancey Nursing Center. A native of Yancey County, she was a daughter of the late John and Cora Allen Atkins and the wife of Ray Blankenship, who died in 1962. She was also preceded in death by an infant daughter and a grandson.

Surviving are a daughter and son-in-law, Raylene and Ralph Anglin of Burnsville; four sons and daughters-in-law, Roy and Judy Blankenship, Jerome and Pauline Blankenship, Gene and Linda Blankenship and David and Eloise Blankenship, all of Burnsville; two sisters, Emma Lee Hutchins and Louise Fisher of Black Mountain; 11 grandchildren and 21 great-grandchildren.

The funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday in Pensacola Free Will Baptist Church, of which she was a member. The Rev. Troy McCurry will officiate. Burial will be in the Ray Cemetery at Pensacola.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2004, Burnsville, Yancey Co., NC, Obituary

http://obituaries.citizen-times.com/obituaries/obit.php?id=13742 , 2004-04-27

Vinita Blankenship, 61, of Pensacola, died Saturday, April 24, 2004, at her home. A native of Yancey County, she was the daughter of the late Denver and Mary Frances Dellinger Edwards. She was also preceded in death by a brother, Larry Edwards. She was an employee of Avondale Mills of Burnsville for 15 years.

She is survived by her husband, Carl Blankenship; daughter, Lisa Harris of Arden; two sisters, Linda Blankenship and Judy Riddle of Burnsville; and nieces and nephews.

The funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday in the chapel of Holcombe Brothers Funeral Home. The Revs. Philip Garland and Ray Strickland will officiate. Burial will be in Dellinger Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Frank Scott, Gene Blankenship, Ronnie Whitehead, Jamie Whitehead, Govan Blankenship and Jim McMahan.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

+2006, Burnsville, Pensacola Twp., Yancey Co., NC, Obituary

http://obituaries.citizen-times.com/obituaries/obit.php?id=39707 , 2006-12-02

Lucille Blankenship, 84, of the Pensacola community of Yancey County, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, Nov. 30, 2006, at Brookside Rehabilitation and Care Center. A native of Yancey County, she was a daughter of the late Burgin and Cora Ball Arrowood, and was also preceded in death by her sister, Tommie Lee Burleson; daughter-in-law, Vanita Blankenship; and son-in-law, J. M. Whitehead.

Surviving are her husband of 66 years, Alvin Blankenship; children, Charles Blankenship and wife, Eloise, of Leicester, Govan Blankenship and wife, Norma Jean, of Marshall, Kathleen Whitehead of Pensacola, Carl Blankenship of Pensacola, Bernice McMahan and husband, Jim, of Mars Hill, and Maxine Scott and husband, Frank, of Pensacola; sister, Valdaree Penland of Mosheim, Tenn.; six grandchildren, Ronnie Whitehead, Kevin Blankenship, Sherry Craine, Jamie Whitehead, Malena Robinson and Kim Scott; nine great-grandchildren, Kenneth, Megan, Nicole, Jonathan, J.M., Dakota, Kaleb, Tyler and Garrett.

The funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday in Pensacola Freewill Baptist Church, of which she was a member. The Revs. Philip Garland, Stanley McMahan and Jerry Shelton will officiate.

Burial will be in Garrett Ray Cemetery.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2006, Burnsville, Yancey CO., NC, Funeral

http://obits.citizen-times.com/obituaries/obit.php?id=71391&PHPSESSID=4c3afd3a7e264a92dde9aed912ddf498
Published: 2010-05-06

Opal Juanita Fox Blankenship, 83, died Monday, May 3, 2010. Funeral service 2 p.m. Thursday, in Prices Creek Union Church. www.yanceyfuneralservice.com. Yancey Funeral Services is serving the family.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

+2007, Burnsville, Pensacola Twp., Yancey Co., NC, Obituary

Blankenship, Socrates Crate, Son of Groven M. Blankenship & Sarah Elizabeth Blankenship

http://obituaries.citizen-times.com/obituaries/obit.php?id=46877

Alvin James Blankenship, 87, of the Pensacola community in Yancey County, went to join his wife in the presence of the Lord on Wednesday, Aug. 22, 2007, at his home. A lifelong resident of Yancey County, he was a son of the late Crate and Maggie Ray Blankenship, and the husband of 66 years of Lucille Arrowood Blankenship, who passed away in November 2006. He was also preceded in death by six sisters, a brother, a daughter-in-law, Vinita Blankenship, and a son-in-law, J.M. Whitehead.

Surviving are his children, Charles Blankenship and wife, Eloise, of Leicester, Govan Blankenship and wife, Norma Jean, of Marshall, Kathleen Whitehead, of Pensacola, Carl Blankenship, of Pensacola, Bernice McMahan and husband, Jim, of Mars Hill, and Maxine Scott and husband, Frank, of Red Hill; six grandchildren, Ronnie Whitehead, Kevin Blankenship, Sherry Craine, Jamie Whitehead, Malena Robinson and Kim Scott; nine great-great-grandchildren, Kenneth, Megan, Nicole, Jonathan, J.M., Dakota, Kaleb, Tyler and Garrett.

The funeral will be held at 2:30 p.m. Saturday at Holcombe Brothers Funeral Home. The Revs. Philip Garland and Stanley McMahan will officiate. Burial will be in Garrett Ray Cemetery.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

+2008, Burnsville, Pensacola Twp., Yancey Co., NC, Funeral

http://obituaries.citizen-times.com/obituaries/obit.php?id=54425 , 2008-06-05

Carolyn Judy Blankenship, 67, died Tuesday, June 3, 2008. Funeral service at 2 p.m. Friday, Pensacola Freewill Baptist Church. Visitation, 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Holcombe Brothers Funeral Home.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2008, Burnsville, Pensacola Twp., Yancey Co., NC, Obituary

http://obituaries.citizen-times.com/obituaries/obit.php?id=59263 , 2008-12-24

William Harold Blankenship, 71, of 86 Fraiser Lane, Burnsville, formerly of Asheville, died Sunday, December 21, 2008, at Mission Hospitals, Memorial Campus. Mr. Blankenship was born in Buncombe Co., and was an Army veteran. He was a retired, self-employed insurance adjuster and he held a private pilot's license.

He is survived by his wife, Janice Honeycutt Blankenship; one daughter, Vicki Briggs of Burnsville; two sons, Daniel Glen Blankenship of Asheville and Van Blankenship of Black Mountain; five grandchildren and one great-grandchild.

The funeral will be at 2 pm. Friday in the Patton Avenue chapel of Groce Funeral Home with the Revs. Dean Honeycutt and Bobby Revis officiating. Interment will follow at Green Hills Cemetery.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

Yancey Co., NC, SSDI

Blankenship, Carolyn J. 67, 18Aug1940 - 03Jun2008, Burnsville, Yancey, NC, NC-239-72-0132

Blankenship, William H. 71, 22Feb1937 - 21Dec2008, Burnsville, Yancey, NC, NC-240-50-2629,

Blankenship, David D. 35, 17Feb1967 - 10Apr2002, Burnsville, Yancey, NC, NC-238-39-5042

Blankenship, Vinita E. 61, 21Nov1942 - 24Apr2004, Burnsville, Yancey, NC, NC-244-66-3437

Blankenship, Ella R. 86, 05Mar1914 - 06Mar2000, Burnsville, Yancey, NC, NC-245-24-3701

Blankenship, Osie 91, 28Feb1912 - 20Jun2003, Burnsville, Yancey, NC, NC-246-76-8390

Blankenship, Alvin 87, 22Dec1919 - 22Aug2007, Burnsville, Yancey, NC, TN-414-12-6269