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

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

Blankenship, Adrian 61, 25Nov1946 - 15Jun2008, (Ohio), OH-277-42-0092

Blankenship, Ben Jeffery 49, 06May1958 - 23Feb2008, (Ohio), OH-284-54-1013

Blankenship, Carmen R. 37, 17Apr1963 - 14Aug2000, (72), OH-281-74-6208

Blankenship, Christophe S. 30, 03Jul1973 - 30Jul2003, 33542 (PE), OH-293-68-0477

Blankenship, Deborah L. 47, 11Aug1955 - 10Mar2003, (72), OH-278-58-2666

Blankenship, David E. 57, 30Jun1947 - 20Oct2004, (72), OH-298-40-8376

Blankenship, Darrell Ray 57, 29Mar1950 - 29Aug2007, (Ohio), OH-285-46-6602

Blankenship, Dustin 25, 16Jul1981 - 15Mar2007, (72), OH-273-80-7643

Blankenship, Ericka L. 32, 19Jun1970 - 14Jan2003, (72), OH-291-84-8495

Blankenship, Eric L. 48, 31Oct1960 - 05Jun2009, (Ohio), OH-281-60-0017

Blankenship, Flossie M. 93, 06Feb1910 - 28Apr2003, 38016 (72), OH-269-12-2160

Blankenship, George .P 60, 22Jun1939 - 02Mar2000, (72), OH-270-36-1145

Blankenship, Helen L. 69, 18Feb1938 - 27Jan2008, 60428 (PE), OH-294-34-8935

Blankenship, Jodi M. 21, 03Jan1986 - 12Apr2007, (Ohio), OH-295-90-0518

Blankenship, Jeffrey 56, 17Mar1952 - 06Feb2009, (Ohio), WV-236-82-5502

Blankenship, Jesse R. 22-23, 24Jun1980 - 19Jun2003, (72), OH-276-80-1075

Blankenship, John R. 44, 12Mar1963 - 20Jun2007, (Ohio), KY-407-06-6134

Blankenship, Leo 42, 15Nov1961 - 17Apr2004, (72), OH-301-60-0195

Blankenship, Lester L. 17, 11Sep1986 - 26Jun2004, (72), OH-293-84-6333

Blankenship, Marion K. 68, 30Oct1940 - 08Jun2009, 39837 (PE), OH-291-36-5282

Blankenship, Loval Prentice 96, 14Jun1911 - 16Feb2008, (Ohio), OH-280-03-4786

Blankenship, Matthew J. 21, 12Jan1981 - 26Aug2002, (72), OH-291-80-4951

Blankenship, Norma J. 57, 11Apr1943 - 07Sep2000, (72), OH-289-36-9744

Blankenship, Natalia Nacobi 00, 01May2009 - 09May2009, (Ohio), OH-279-15-4174

Blankenship, Pamela J. 43, 24May1962 - 25Nov2005, (72), OH-300-58-0143

Blankenship, Randoph C. 45, 31Aug1960 - 05Feb2006, (72), OH-299-66-9171

Blankenship, Randall 59, 24Dec1946 - 01Jun2006, (72), OH-288-40-1569

Blankenship, Richard S. 41, 31Mar1960 - 10Aug2001, (72), OH-272-70-0892

Blankenship, Roger L. 56, 16Oct1944 - 03Sep2001, (72), OH-279-40-5477

Blankenship, Stephen 48, 27Mar1957 - 26Jun2005, (72), OH-300-58-1473

Blankenship, Thomas Dean 54, 26Nov1955 - 29Nov2009, (Ohio), OH-275-60-7257

Blankenship, Wayne 45, 11Nov1961 - 17Sep2007, (Ohio), OH-268-74-4427

Blankenship, William Jeffrey 16, 30Jan1992 - 01Sep2008, (Ohio), OH-284-94-1795

Blankenship, William H. 39, 07Apr1968 - 23Mar2008, (Ohio), IL-320-64-6393

Adams

+2003, Bentonville, Adams Co., OH, Obituary

The Kentucky Post, (Covington, KY) - March 19, 2003

Thelma England Blankenship, 62, of Bentonville, Ohio, died Tuesday at her home. She was a homemaker.

Survivors include her husband, Jess F. Blankenship; sons, Ronnie Henson of Manchester, Wayne Henson, Jesse Dean Blankenship and James V. Blankenship, all of West Union, Ohio, and Steve Blankenship of Williamsburg, Ohio; her mother, Cleo Wagers England of Seaman, Ohio; brothers, Billy England of Highland County, Ohio, Dennis England of Dotsonville, Ohio, and Elbert England of Cherry Fork, Ohio; sisters, Jewel Walters of Goshen, Ohio, and Brenda Cooper of Seaman; nine grandchildren and a great-grandchild.

Services will be at 11 a.m. Friday at Robertson County Funeral Home, Mount Olivet. Burial will be in England Walters Family Cemetery, Robertson County.

[SSDI, 01Mar1941 - 18Mar2003]

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

+2005, Bentonville, Adams Co., OH, Obituary

The Kentucky Post, (Covington, KY) - April 12, 2005

Jess F. Blankenship, 69, of Bentonville, Ohio, died Saturday. He was a retired employee from Xomox Corp., and Army veteran, and a member of Masonic Lodge No. 707 F&AM. His wife, Thelma England Blankenship, preceded him in death.

Survivors include sons, Steve Blankenship of Williamsburg, Ohio, James V. Blankenship, Jesse Dean Blankenship, and Wayne Henson, all of West Union, Ohio; sisters, Betty Kittle and Arlena Ward, both of Morres Hill, Ind.; seven grandchildren and one great-grandchild.

Services will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday at Robertson County Funeral Home, Mount Olivet. Burial will be in Walters-England Family Cemetery, Robertson County.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

SSDI: Blankenship, Jess F., 68, 19Jun1936 - 09Apr2005, West Union, Adams, OH, TN-408-56-1231

2009, Peebles, Adams Co., OH, Obituary

Daily Independent , Ashland, KY, 3/12/2009

Avery William Barrett, 63, (1945-2009)of Peebles, Ohio, formerly of Greenup County, died Tuesday in Adams County Regional Hospital Hospice in Seaman, Ohio. He was born Oct. 21, 1945, in Lewis County. His wife, Cynthia Mosley Barrett, survives.

The funeral will be at 1 p.m. Saturday at Roberson Funeral Home in South Shore. Burial will be in Blankenship Cemetery at Camp Dix.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

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

Blankenship, Thelma 62, 01Mar1941 - 18Mar2003, West Union, Adams, OH, KY-407-52-3878

Blankenship, Jess F. 68, 19Jun1936 - 09Apr2005, West Union, Adams, OH, TN-408-56-1231

Allen

+2007, Allen Co., OH, Obituary

https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/20351743

LaFollette Press, June 14, 2007

Jack T. Blankenship, age 66 passed away May 20 after a very strong willed battle with dementia.

He was a passionate employee for General Motors for well over three decades.

He was the beloved husband of 43 years to Ava Gaynell Blankenship; loving and dedicated father to Sonya (Tim, August 07) and Shawn (Jody); devoted and caring grandfather to Lesley and Emma; godfather to Sarah; also survived by brothers, sisters and many friends.

Funeral services were held May 22 at the E. C. Nurre Funeral Home. Interment was in the Peirce TWP Cemetery.

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

Blankenship, Julius D. 80, 11Oct1925 - 09Apr2006, Lima, Allen, OH, RR-721-14-5730

Blankenship, Donald 68, 13Mar1934 - 29Jun2002, Spencerville, Allen, OH, WV/NC-232-50-0801

Ashland

2001, Ashland, Ashland Co., OH, Obituary

http://www.genealogybuff.com/oh/wayne/webbbs_config.pl/noframes/read/162

Robert L. McFarlin, 84, long-time resident of Ashland, died at his home, Wednesday, Oct. 17, 2001, following a brief illness. Services will be Saturday at 11 a.m. at Fickes Funeral Home, Jeromesville, with the Rev. Deb Patterson officiating. Burial will be at Jeromesville Cemetery.

He was born June 17, 1917, in Windsor, to the Rev. Lewis and Esther McFarlin and married M. Maxine Campbell in 1945; they were married 52 years. She died in 1998.

Surviving are a son and daughter-in-law, Donald and Cindy McFarlin of Orrville; a daughter and son-in-law, Linda and Wayne Blankenship of Macedonia and a daughter, Carol Primrose of Ashland; six grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; two sisters and a brother-in-law, Elizabeth Ohly and Mary Louise and Paul Gnagy; three brothers and sisters-in-law, Byron and Frances McFarlin, William and Velda McFarlin and Lowell and Marjorie McFarlin.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

+2009, Ashland, Ashland Co., OH, Obituary

http://www.times-gazette.com/obituaries/2009/02/18/james-l-blankenship

James Louis Blankenship, 89, of Ashland, died Monday morning, Feb. 16, 2009, at Good Shepherd Home. He was born Dec. 29, 1919, in Henning, Tenn., to Andrew and Irene Helm Blankenship. He had been a resident of Ashland since 1978.

He was a veteran of the United States Army and a recipient of two Bronze Stars during World War II. He served in the 823rd Engineer Aviation Battalion in India and Burma. He was a former electrician for Borg-Warner Corporation of Mansfield. Following that employment, he was employed in the Tubing Department at Abbott Labs/Faultless in Ashland. He retired in 1982. He was an active member of Scott Street Community Church, where he had served on the church board of trustees. Jim enjoyed fishing, especially in Lake Erie.

On June 7, 1979, he married Joan Garwood Lint in Elyria, who survives. He is also survived by a son, Carlous Sanders of Chicago; one granddaughter; two step daughters, Wendy Farragher of Mansfield and Patty (Jack) Rheinscheld of Mount Vernon; two step sons, Robert (Cheryl) Lint of West Virginia and John Lint of Utah; three sisters, Florine Douglas and Rosie Boyd, both of Michigan, and Elizabeth (Melvin) Nelson of Elyria; four step-grandchildren and seven step-great-grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews and friends.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by four sisters, Lizzie Mae Ellis, Lillie Lou Taylor, Ella Ivory and Willie Kate Louis; and two brothers, Harry Will Blankenship and the Rev. Robert Flagg, Jr.

Funeral services will be noon Saturday, Feb. 21, 2009, at Scott Street Community Church in Ashland, with Pastor Doug Knox officiating. Burial will be in the Ashland County Memorial Park, where the Ashland Veterans Honor Guard will participate in military graveside services.

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

Blankenship, Charles Raymond 77, 03Jan1931 - 11Feb2008, Ashland, Ashland, OH, OH-272-26-9207

Blankenship, Francis C. 83, 02Mar1925 - 19Feb2009, Polk, Ashland, OH, WV-234-20-9339

Blankenship, James A. 76, 18Feb1932 - 31Aug2008, Ashland, Ashland, OH, OH-302-24-7884

Blankenship, James Louis 89, 29Dec1919 - 16Feb2009, Ashland, Ashland, OH, TN-415-12-2323

Blankenship, Joan 84, 05Feb1925 - 14Dec2009, Ashland, Ashland, OH, OH-269-36-2495

Ashtabula

+2004, Ashtabula, Ashtabula Co., OH, Obituary

http://www.conneautohio.us/2003_obits_burials_elsewhere.htm

Delmar Blankenship, 65, of Joseph Avenue, died Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2003, at the Ashtabula County Medical Center. He was born Sept. 13, 1937, in McDowell, Ky., the son of Gobal and Virgie (Gayheart) Blankenship.

He worked at Koski Construction Co. Mr. Blankenship enjoyed visiting Markko Vineyard in Conneaut, playing the lottery, working on cars, sailing the Great Lakes and spending time with his grandchildren.

Survivors include a son, Glennin "Dale" Tackett of Ashtabula; three daughters, Janice Nesbitt of Jefferson and Debbie Chaplin and Cheryl Blankenship, both of Ashtabula; seven grandchildren; and a sister, Carol Mull of Florida.

Mr. Blankenship was preceded in death by his parents; a brother, Hargis Blankenship; and four sisters, Marsela Hatfield, Sally Benton, Zola Blankenship and Vivian Murphy.

There will be no funeral service or calling hours at Mr. Blankenship's request. The Donald E. Walker Funeral Home, 828 Sherman St., Geneva, is handling arrangements.

2004, Monroe Twp., Ashtabula Co., OH, Obituary

http://www.eriememorials.com/obituary/2004/03.04/obit03.29.04.html

Okey M. Weber, 66, of Root Road, Monroe Township, Ohio, died Saturday, March 27, 2004, at his home. He was born Feb. 23, 1938, in Wheeling, W.Va., son of George T. Weber and the late Belva F. Schaub Weber. He was employed for many years at Pinney Dock and Transport in Ashtabula, Ohio, and worked on the road crew for Monroe Township for 12 years, retiring in 2003. He enjoyed fishing, working on vehicles, doing puzzles, playing cards and attending fairs, festivals and horse pulls.

He was preceded in death by a sister, Mary Lu; and a grandson, Michael Weber.

Survivors include his wife, Marcia A. Hanson Weber, whom he married March 15, 1958; two daughters, Donna Moore and her husband, Mark, and Kathy Moore and her husband, Matthew, all of Conneaut; four sons, Dale Weber and his wife, Vicky, of Ashtabula, Okey Weber Jr. and his wife, Vicki, and Timothy Weber and his wife, Melissa, all of Conneaut, and Terry Weber and his wife, Renay, of Dorset, Ohio; a brother, George Weber and his wife, Clara, of Ashtabula; four sisters, Linda Blankenship and her husband, Guy, of Union, W.Va., Sharon Judge and her husband, Chris, of PeeWee, Ky., Diana Morey of Lakewood, Ohio, and Nancy Toy of Ashtabula; 10 grandchildren; and seven stepgrandchildren.

Friends may call Wednesday at Kelloggsville Church of the Nazarene, 4841 Route 84, Monroe Township, from 1 p.m. until a service there at 2 p.m. The Rev. Jerry Webb will officiate. Burial will be at Kelloggsville Cemetery in Monroe Township.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

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

Blankenship, Boyce Everette 68, 01Oct1940 - 30Jan2009, Ashtabula, Ashtabula, OH, OH-279-34-1463

Blankenship, Delmer 65, 13Sep1937 - 14Jan2003, Ashtabula, Ashtabula, OH, OH-276-32-3288

Blankenship, Herman D. 27, 24Aug1973 - 07Jan2001, Ashtabula, Ashtabula, OH, OH-292-64-5868

Athens

2000, Shade, Athens Co., OH, Obituary

http://www.genealogybuff.com/oh/athens/webbbs_config.pl/noframes/read/200

Harry E. "Rass" Lee, 76, of Route 33, Shade, died Sunday, Dec. 24, 2000, at his residence, following an extended illness. He was born Aug. 3, 1924, in Glouster, son of the late Guy Erlen and Ethel Myers Lee. He was a World War II Army veteran, and received the Bronze Star, Good Conduct Medal, American Campaign Medal, European African Middle Eastern Campaign Medal with five Bronze Stars, and the World War II Victory Medal. He was a farmer, an avid horseshoe pitcher and coon hunter, and a former member of The Plains VFW.

He is survived by a son, Chuck (Bobbi) Lee of Shade; four daughters, Joann Willard of Millfield, Linda Norris and her fiancé, Floyd Boring, of Shade, Betty (Stu) Blankenship of Pomeroy, and Patty (Dave) Stalling of Chauncey; 12 grandchildren, and nine great-grandchildren; a brother, Robert (Donna) Lee of Shade; sisters Bessie Goodwin of Albany, Nola Lee, Ida Clark, Lola Sue (David) Bobo and Sandra (Ed) Riley of Athens, Ola Faye Sager of Wakeman, Connie Mayles of Chauncey, Bonnie (Donald) Blair of Columbus, and Flossie (Howard) Keys of The Plains; a stepbrother, Charles (Lynn) Lee of Albany, and a stepsister, Tammy (Rick) Rosser of New Marshfield.

Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Lucille Hudnell Lee; three brothers, Homer, Guy E. and Loren Lee; two sisters, Laura Lee and June Cain; a son-in-law, Grove Willard; and his stepmother, Cora Lee.

Services will be held Thursday, 1 p.m., at Bigony-Jordan Funeral Home in Albany, with Pastor Malcolm Grueser officiating. Burial will be in Alexander Cemetery, with military graveside rites conducted by Albany VFW Post 9893. The casket will be closed.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

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

Blankenship, Jane A. 66, 28Jun1938 - 27May2005, The Plains, Athens, OH, OH-269-36-3166

Auglaize

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

Blankenship, Dale W. 77, 04Apr1931 - 06Dec2008, Minster, Auglaize, OH, TX-457-42-7545

Belmont

2009, Martins Ferry, Belmont Co., OH, Obituary

www.theintelligencer.net

Klotz, Sarah (Zaney,) 91, of South Zane Highway, Martins Ferry, died Friday, March 6, 2009, in Wheeling Hospital. She was born July 6, 1917 in Heidelberg, Pa., the daughter of the late Herbert and Mary (Klein) Zaney. Sarah was employed by the Martins Ferry City School District. She was a member of St. John Lutheran Church in Martins Ferry and the Bridgeport/ Martins Ferry Order of Eastern Star. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Hal Klotz in 1987 and a brother, Charles Herbert Zaney.

Sarah is survived by a son, Herb Klotz and his wife, Bonnie, of St. Clairsville; two daughters, Charlotte Cottrill and her husband, Jim, of Columbus, OH and Sue Bell and her husband, Chuck, of Bridge port; a sister-in-law, Mary Louise Zaney of Martins Ferry; eight grandchildren, Stacie (Darby) Copeland, Amanda (Matt) Otto, Katrina Bell, T.J. and Mark Bowen, Michele (Rueban) Blankenship, Brenda (Gordon) Hoover and Andy Klotz; eight great-grandchildren Alyssa, Lucas, Mitchel, Justin, Ryan, Alex, Kylie and Christopher; as well as another great-granddaughter due to arrive soon.

Visitation will be Wednesday 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at Wilson Funeral Home, 920 National Rd., Brookside, Ohio. Friends are then invited to attend visitation Thursday from 10 a.m. until the time of Sarah's funeral service at 11 am at St. John Lutheran Church in Martins Ferry, with Reverend Philip Van Dam officiating. Interment will follow at Riverview Cemetery, Martins Ferry.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2004, Colerain Twp., Belmont Co., OH, Obituary

http://dunes.cincinnati.com , 3/11/2004 

Blankenship, Betty Jean (nee Grimes) - Beloved wife of the late Jack Blankenship; Devoted mother of Terry (Jim) Haggard and Jack Kelly Blankenship (Lori); Dear grandmother of Katie and Michael Haggard and Joey and Jamie Blankenship; Dear sister of Phyllis Chamberlain, Sandra Mahaffey, Richard Grimes, Judy Winchester and the late Helen Baldwin, James Grimes and Jackie Grimes. Wednesday, March 10, 2004. Residence Colerain Twp.

Visitation at Paul R. Young Funeral Home, 7345 Hamilton Ave., Mt. Healthy Friday from 11 A.M.-2 P.M. Funeral Service at 2 P.M

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

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

Blankenship, Mary L. 87, 21Mar1918 - 13Jul2005, Martins Ferry, Belmont, OH, WV-235-12-5239

Blankenship, Timothy 51, 11Dec1956 - 04Mar2008, Bridgeport, Belmont, OH, PA-199-46-4523

Brown

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

Blankeship, Edward E. 70, 19Dec1931 - 13Feb2002, Fayetteville, Brown, OH, OH-268-28-2040

Blankenship, Jerry F. 57, 09Mar1944 - 29Jun2001, Hamersville, Brown, OH, OH-278-38-9436

Butler

2006, Hamilton, Butler Co., OH, Obituary

http://www.weigelfuneralhome.com/obituaries.asp?dismode=article&artid=213

Jane C. Bunn, Age 71 took her "heavenly trip" to be with the Lord at 4:50 a.m. Sunday, September 10, 2006 at her home. She was born in Hamilton on October 24, 1934, the daughter of Charles E. and Evelyn (McKenney) Moyers.

She was a 1952 graduate of Hamilton High School. On April 11, 1953 she married David E. Bunn in Hamilton. She worked as a paraprofessional at the Ross Middle School and worked in the Proof Department at First National Bank. She was a member of the West Side Church of Christ and a former Bible School teacher. She volunteered at Fort Hamilton Hospital and Fillmore Elementary School library. One of her greatest joys was being with her family. She took great pleasure in caring for children of both family and friends. Her deep faith in God and prayer were a source of strength for us all.

She is survived by her husband David; her daughter Lynn C. (David) Davidson of Hamilton and her son, David A. (Veronica) Bunn, all of Hamilton; her sister Lois Morris of Daytona Beach Florida; five grandchildren, Michael Nobis, Jonathan and Matthew Davidson; Leesa and Andrew Bunn; and two step-grandchildren, Aaron Cook and Amanda Blankenship.

Funeral services will be held Wednesday, September 13 at 10 a.m. at the West Side Church of Christ, 1190 Stahlheber Rd., with Dan Knisely, Minister, officiating. Burial will be in Rose Hill Burial Park.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

+2004, Madison Twp., Butler Co., OH, Obituary

http://www.wilsonschrammspaulding.com/obituary/Linda-M.-Blankenship/Madison-Township-OH/161339

Linda M. Blankenship, 65, of Madison Township, passed away at 9:11 pm on Thursday, October 21, 2004, at Hospice of Dayton. She was born in Middletown, Ohio on June 9, 1939 to parents Dennis E. and Louella (Whitters) Smith.

Linda was an original member of the Ohio Horseman´s Council in 1973, dedicated to horses and creating horse trails.

Mrs. Blankenship is survived by her husband of 48 years, Marvin L. Blankenship, Jr. of Madison Township; two sons and their wives, Mitchell Lee (Lori) Blankenship of Centerville, and Marvin L. (Eileen) Blankenship III of Middletown; 7 grandchildren; 2 great grandchildren; two sisters, Eileen Daugherty of Florida and Patricia Kovacs of California; her aunt, Mary Stamper of Florida; uncle, Paul Smith of Colorado; numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins; and close friends, Buella Fay Bergman of Dayton and Judy Bendge of Camden.

She was preceded in death by her parents.

+2005, Middletown, Butler Co., OH, Obituary

https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/66771745/faye-manning

Faye Manning, age75, formerly of Frenchburg, KY and more recently of Middletown, passed away Wed., Dec. 28, 2005 at Middletown Regional Hospital. She was born Oct. 5, 1930 the daughter of the late George & Artie Blankenship.

Faye was preceded in death by 1 brother Bernard Blankenship.

She is survived by her husband of 40 years William E. Manning; 4 sons James Henson (Melissa) of Cynthiana, KY, Ronnie Henson (Julie) of Sparta, TX, Daniel Henson (Tonya) of Middletown and Jerry Manning (Glenda) of Fayetteville, NC; 1 daughter Diana Campbell (Lowell) of Trenton; 3 brothers James "Buddy" Blankenship of West Liberty, KY, Bernal Blankenship (Diane) of Miamisburg and Carl Blankenship (Cindy) of Germantown; 4 sisters Dorothy Watkins of West Carrollton, Wilma Blankenship of Miamisburg, Betty Williams (Rainey) of Mt. Sterling, KY and Florene Blankenship of Fairborn, OH; 1 sister-in-law Judy Blankenship of Mt. Sterling, KY; 16 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.

Funeral services at Newcomer Funeral Home, 3940 Kettering Blvd., Kettering. Pastor John Swint officiating. Interment Highland Memorial Cemetery, Miamisburg.

2009, Middletown, Butler Co., OH, Death

The Middletown Journal , 12/2/2009

Blankenship, Thomas Dean age 54, of Middletown, passed away on Sunday, Nov. 29. Services will be 1PM, Friday, Dec. 4, Stratford Church of God.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

+2009, Somerville, Butler Co., OH, Obituary

http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=33840578

Neil Blankenship, age 67, of Somerville, OH, died Saturday, February 14, 2009 at Mercy Fairfield Hospital in Fairfield, [Butler Co.,] OH. He was born on December 6, 1941 in Middletown, OH, son of the late Roy and Sarah (Stroud) Blankenship.

Neil was a graduate of Shawnee High School in Camden, OH and was the owner of Blankenship Upholstery in Somerville and Neil's Furniture Store in Camden. Neil was also a co-owner of The Trenton Frozen Food Locker in Trenton, OH. He enjoyed golfing and hunting and spending time with his family and friends.

Survived by wife of 49 years: Norma J.(Cunningham) Blankenship; children and spouses, Teri Lynn (Bob) Adams of Darrtown, OH, Rick (Donna) Blankenship of Centerville, OH, Scott Blankenship of Eaton, OH and Christine (Mark) Graffice of Monroe, OH; sisters, Gail Mellow of California and Janet (Al) Dovel of Middletown, OH; brother, Gary (Marilyn) Blankenship of Texas; special sister-in-law & brother-in-law, Barbara & Russ Ford of West Elkton, OH; grandchildren, Josh, Bobbie Jean, James & Jessie Adams, Amanda & Chelsea Blankenship, Owen (Darcy) Blankenship, Rachel, Abigail, Julie, John, Aaron & Mary Graffice; great grandchildren, Kiera & Issac Blankenship; numerous nieces and nephews.

Funeral Service will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, February 18, 2009 at Nein - Barnes Funeral Home, 249 North Main Street, Camden, OH with Pastor Tom Planck officiating. Interment will be held in Fairmound Cemetery in Elkton, OH.

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

Blankenship, Cora Day D. 100, 18Sep1902 - 12Mar2003, Hamilton, Butler, OH, OH-296-22-2881

Blankenship, Elizabeth 88, 26Jul1920 - 10Feb2009, Hamilton, Butler, OH, KY-404-10-3173

Blankenship, Naomi L. 74, 10Feb1929 - 20Nov2003, Hamilton, Butler, OH, OH-275-26-9715

Blankenship, Alice 96, 26Mar1904 - 06Jun2000, Middletown, Butler, OH, OH-299-14-4655

Blankenship, Dorsie 67, 13Apr1934 - 20Feb2002, Middletown, Butler, OH, OH-292-30-6005

Blankenship, Mitchell 75-76, 21Feb1925 - 03Feb2001, Middletown, Butler, OH, OH-273-20-9683

Blankenship, Rubye F. 92, 14Feb1916 - 03Sep2008, Middletown, Butler, OH, OH-270-09-2800

Blankenship, William A. 71, 09Oct1931 - 31Dec2002, Middletown, Butler, OH, OH-287-28-3432

Blankenship, Neil 67, 06Dec1941 - 14Feb2009, Somerville, Butler, OH, OH-298-36-2993

Clark

+2007, Springfield, Clark Co., OH, Obituray

http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=118079602

Mildred Louise Dorsey, 89, of Springfield passed away Monday, Feb 19, 2007 in Community Hospital, Springfield. She was born Feb 4, 1918 in Urbana, the daughter of the late Christopher and Verna Bell (Imel) Brunotte.

Mildred and her first husband, Carl Blankenship, were the owners and operators of the Blankenship Poultry business in Urbana from 1933 to 1957. She worked several years as a cook for the Northeastern School District. Mildred was an avid bowler until she was 84 years old.

She is survived by her husband Robert M. Dorsey of Springfield, her daughters, Barbara (Richard) Runkle of St Paris, Virginia (Norman) Fell of DeGraff, Marilyn (Gerald) Clark of London and Karen (Phillip) Wagner of Huntsville; her sons, Roger (Julia) Blankenship, Melvin (Jeanne) Blankenship and Michael (Phyllis) Blankenship all of Springfield; her step daughters, Nanette Blue of Urbana and Kendra (Steve) Heinlen of Dublin; her brother, Robert Brunotte of Urbana; her half sisters, Donna Conley of Urbana and Mary Newland of Dayton; 17 grandchildren, 22 great-grandchildren, numerous nieces and nephews.

She is preceded in death by her parents, first husband, Carl W. Blankenship in 1972, 2 grandsons, Lynn A Blankenship and Richard Runkle, sister, Frances Maxine Bussler and brother, Charles Clyde Brunotte.

She has left with those who knew her, loving memories, which will sweeten their whole lives, and none of them would have kept her on earth if she had to continue to suffer. All any of us can do is to submit to the inevitable and feel that God knows best.

Funeral services will be held at 11 am on Thursday, Feb 22, 2007 in the Vernon Funeral Home, Urbana. Burial will follow in Oak Dale Cemetery, Urbana.

+2008, Springfield, Clark Co., OH, Obituray

http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=28657479

Shirley I. Blankenship, 70, of Springfield, Ohio, formerly of Smithfield, West Virginia, passed away on Sunday (July 27, 2007) in her residence. She was born on March 4, 1938, in Rosebush, Mich., the daughter of Rex and Fern (Bays) Smith.

She retired from the Columbus Public Schools as a sign language interpreter after 15 years of service. Shirley was a faithful member of the East High Street Church of Christ and was a loving mother, grandmother and sister.

She is survived by her husband of 49 years, Samuel H. Blankenship; three daughters and two sons-in-law, Judy Blankenship, Jan and Greg DeLong and Vicki and Chris White; her grandchildren whom she adored, Amber and Amanda DeLong and Drake and Peyton Samuel White; sisters, Jeanette Shock and Peg Starkey; brothers, Jim, Joe and Walter Smith; sister-in-law, Mary Raimondi; and brother-in-law, Bill Scritchfield; and family dog, Babe.

She was preceded in death by her parents; father-in-law and mother-in-law, Bill and Mabel Scritchfield; and son, Jeffrey.

A gathering of family and friends will be held from 5-8 p.m. today in the Littleton and Rue Funeral Home, 830 N. Limestone St., Springfield, Ohio, where services will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday with Minister Phil Grear officiating. Burial will be in Rose Hill Cemetery.

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

Blankenship, Earl F. 82, 19Feb1921 - 20Feb2003, Springfield, Clark, OH, MO-494-30-8666

Blankenship, Shirley I. 70, 04Mar1938 - 27Jul2008, Springfield, Clark, OH, WV-233-52-3059

Blankenship, Samuel Howard 75, 09Aug1933 - 11Mar2009, Springfield, Clark, OH, WV-233-50-4256

Blankenship, Thelma G. 77, 16Mar1924 - 24Jun2001, Springfield, Clark, OH, WV/NC-232-34-6259

Blankenship, Marilyn L. 49, 08Aug1957 - 02Mar2007, South Charleston, Clark, OH, OH-296-56-8835

Blankenship, Ronald W. 51, 15Feb1953 - 04Oct2004, South Charleston, Clark, OH, OH-285-50-2378

Champaign

2001, Urbana, Champaign Co., OH, Obituary

http://www.genealogybuff.com/oh/logan/webbbs_config.pl/noframes/read/6

Betty Jane Birt, 81, of Urbana and formerly of 5113 W. State Route 245, West Liberty, died at 1 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 26, 2001, at the McAuley Center, Urbana. She was born Sept. 10, 1919, in Mechanicsburg, a daughter of Walter and Mabel Foulk Gaver.

A lifelong farmer and avid gardener, she is survived by two children, Judy (Wes) King of Urbana and Bill (Dianna) Birt Jr. of Rosewood; two grandchildren, Tammy Barnes of South Carolina and Kelly Ann Perry of St. Paris; two great-grandchildren, Meagan Lynn and Miles Levi Perry; two sisters, Virginia Parsinger of Grove City and Sue (Ed) Spencer of Mechanicsburg; two brothers, Jack (Marietta) Gaver of Florida and Jene Gaver of Urbana.

She was preceded in death in 1995 by her husband, Billy Birt Sr. and by a grandson, Lynn Blankenship. Also deceased are two sisters, Mary Fairchild and Marjorie Woodruff; and four brothers, Walter Jr., Carl, Roger and Max Gaver. Mrs. Birt was a member of the Concord United Methodist Church.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2004, Woodstock, Champaign Co., OH, Obituary

http://www.nwherald.com/articles/2004/08/22/obituary/archive-1026703976130.txt

Ellen M. Polivka, 69, of Woodstock, died Thursday, Aug. 19, 2004, at Loyola Medical Center in Maywood. She was born in Chicago, to the late Mr. and Mrs. Erling Sorlie. She married Adam Polivka. She attended Grace Lutheran Church in Woodstock and most recently worked with Centegra Memorial Medical Center in Woodstock.

Survivors include a daughter, Leslie (Steve) Blankenship of Woodstock; a son, Jacque King of McHenry; and two granddaughters, Tanya and Nina. She was preceded in death by her husband and her parents.

The funeral will be at 10 a.m. Monday, Aug. 23, at the church, with the Rev. Arthur Bergren officiating. A private interment will be held for family and close friends in Windridge Memorial Park in Cary.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

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

Blankenship, Frank L. 36, 15Aug1965 - 20Jan2002, Mechanicsburg, Champaign, OH, DC-577-92-0112

Clark

+2007, South Charleston, Clark Co., OH, Obituary

http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/name/marilyn-blankenship-obituary?pid=86726490&view=guestbook

Marilyn L. Blankenship, 49, of South Charleston, died unexpectedly Friday, March 2, 2007 in her residence. Born August 8, 1957 in Columbus, she was a daughter of Marion and Norma (Dodds) McIntire.

She was preceded in death by her parents.

Survivors are her husband, John; four sons and daughters-in-law, Ty and Elena Blankenship of Pitchin, John and Cindy Blankenship, Mike and Heidi Blankenship of South Charleston and Nathan Blankenship, also of South Charleston; a daughter, Megan Blankenship of South Charleston; grandchildren, Brooke, Tyler, Rachel, Olivia, Macy, and Kelsey; a brother, Fred (Joyce) McIntire of South Charleston; sisters, Trudy (Ted) Kiser of Selma, Peggy Travis of Springfield, and Regina McIntire and Abby (Tim) Fogt of Nelsonville.

Services will be conducted at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday in the Victory Chapel in South Charleston with Rev. Gary Noble officiating. Interment will follow in Greenlawn Cemetery in South Charleston.

John M. Blankenship – b.14Feb1956 – S. Charleston, OH;

https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QJWH-HMP3

2001, Springfield, Clark Co., OH, Obituary

http://www.genealogybuff.com/oh/logan/webbbs_config.pl/noframes/read/15

Hiram VanHoose, 76, of Springfield, died Thursday, Feb. 15, 2001, at his residence. He was born July 19, 1924, in Woodstock, a son of Garfield and Asby Davis VanHoose.

Mr. VanHoose worked for Urbana Tool & Die and later retired as a tool and die maker with Yost-Superior. He served his country in the United States Navy during World War II.

Mr. VanHoose was preceded in death by his parents; four brothers, Carl and Okie Blankenship, and Arby and Martin Van Hoose; and two sisters, Mary Ohler and Burdie Woodworth.

Survivors include his wife of 53 years, Hazel Lehman VanHoose, whom he married July 11, 1947; two daughters and one son-in-law, Marsha Kilgore of Springfield and Pam and John Stemble of Lewistown; one brother, Raymond VanHoose of Urbana; four grandchildren, Cheryl Dean, Mark Kilgore, Charity Pelfrey and Christa Adkins; four great-grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

Clermont

+2006, Amelia, Clermont Co., OH, Obituary

http://dunes.cincinnati.com , 12/18/2006 

Blankenship, Arnold S. Loving husband of Cora(nee Mounts) Blankenship. Beloved father of Kenn Blankenship (Barbara), Dallas Blankenship (Carletta), Ronald Blankenship (Kathy), Vernon Blankenship, the late James Blankenship, and the late Lois Ruth Blankenship. Grandfather of eight grandchildren, and nine great-grandchildren. He was retired from CG&E. Arnold was called home on December 15th at the age of 90.

Friends may call at E.C. Nurre Funeral Home, St. Rt. 125 Amelia, on Monday December 18th from 6-8 P.M. Services will be held Tuesday at 11 A.M. with interment at Pierce TWP. Cemetery.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2007, Amelia, Clermont Co, OH, Obituary

Blankenship, Jack T., beloved husband of 43 years to Ava Gaynell Blankenship. Loving and dedicated Father to Sonya (Tim-August of 07) and Shawn (Jody). Devoted and caring grandfather to Lesley and Emma, Godfather to Sarah. Jack is also survived by brothers, sisters, and many friends. He was a passionate employee of General Motors for well over three decades. Jack passed away May 20, 2007 at the age of 66 after a very strong willed battle with dementia. Friends may call on May 24th from 11 A.M. until time of service at 1 P.M. at E.C. Nurre Funeral Home, St. Rt. 125, Amelia.

Interment will be at Pierce Twp. Cemetery. The family suggests that memorial donations be made to one of the following: Clermont County Senior Services, 2085 A-Front Wheel Dr. Batavia, OH 45103 www.clermontseniors.com, Vitas Hospice, 11500 Northlake Dr. Cincinnati, OH 45249 www.vitas.com, Cameron Avenue Church of God, 2156 Cameron Ave. Cincinnati, OH 45212
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2002, Batavia, Clermont Co., OH, Funeral

Lexington Herald-Leader (KY) - February 21, 2002

Harold C. Blankenship, 87, Batavia, Ohio, formerly of Lexington, retired farmer, died yesterday.

Services 10 a.m. Saturday, W.R. Milward Mortuary -- Broadway.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

Blankenship, Harold C., 87, 29Apr1914 - 20Feb2002, Cincinnati, Hamilton, OH, KY-401-22-0859

Poss Son of Clarence E. Blankenship & Eunice ?

+2006, Batavia, Clermont Co., OH, Obituary

http://dunes.cincinnati.com , 8/1/2006 

Blankenship, Nora J. (nee Manning), 7/29/06, age 81, resident of Batavia. Wife of Jack M. Blankenship. Mother of Jacquelyn (Eric) Roberts. Sister of Margaret Campbell & Eunice Cooper. Grandmother of Asia (Chris) Tomlin & Eric Roberts, Jr. Great-grandmother of Kameron & Kristen Tomlin.

Family will receive friends 11 A.M. Wednesday to time of service 1 P.M. at the Moore Family Funeral Homes 225 Spring St. Batavia. Internment Batavia Union Cemetery.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2008, Goshen, Clermont Co., OH, Obituary

http://dunes.cincinnati.com , 9/16/2008 

Blankenship, Robert Ray, beloved husband of Lois Bailey Blankenship, devoted father of Jenny (Marvin) Neal, Joanne (Larry) Godby, Elli (Rick) Larkin, Donna (Billy) Fyffe, and Richard, (Mindy) Blankenship, loving grandfather of Crisi (Justin) Peacock, Danny Neal, Richard and Nathaniel Godby, Ashlee (Chet) Pickering, Makenzi, Preslee and Shayah Winters, Aaron and Taylor Larkin, Kirstin and Wyatt Fyffe, great grand father of Tristan Peaock and Cadynce Pickering. Monday, September 15, 2008, residence Goshen, 0H.

Memorial service Evans Funeral Home, 1944 St. Rt. 28, Goshen, Monday, September 22, 11 AM, Family will receive friends 10 AM until time of service. Gerald Masonic Lodge F&AM #428 service prior to memorial service.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

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

Blankenship, Arnold S. 90, 14Jun1916 - 15Dec2006, Amelia, Clermont, OH, WV-234-20-3463

Blankenship, Nora J. 81, 11Nov1924 - 29Jul2006, Batavia, Clermont, OH, OH-294-16-7839

Blankenship, Jack T. 66, 25Feb1941 - 20May2007, Cincinnati, Clermont, OH, TN-410-62-2601

Blankenship, Arnold L. 71, 13Jan1929 - 09May2000, Goshen, Clermont, OH, OH-268-26-4330

Blankenship, Robert Ray 63, 15Jun1945 - 15Sep2008, Goshen, Clermont, OH, OH-299-40-2320

Blankenship, Beatrice L. 90, 26Apr1916 - 11Feb2007, Loveland, Clermont, OH, KY-406-38-0481

Clinton

2000, Sabina, Clinton Co., OH, Obituary

Herald-Dispatch, Sep 14, 2000

Danny Ray Stump, 41, of Sabina died Tuesday in Clinton Memorial Hospital, Wilmington. He was a restaurant manager.

Survivors include his mother, Edna Stump of Proctorville.; and four sisters, Dena Harris and Kimberly Lambiotte, both of Proctorville, and Dreama McDonald and Diane Blankenship, both of Huntington.

Funeral 3:30 p.m. Friday at Hall Funeral Home, Proctorville; burial in Spring Hill Cemetery, Huntington.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

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

Blankenship, Arlie 92, 06Jun1913 - 07Dec2005, Sabina, Clinton, OH, OH-278-05-4361

Coshocton

2005, Coshocton Co., OH, Death

Coshocton Tribune, 12/5/2005

Martha A. Blankenship, 91, died at 9:15 a.m. Dec. 3, 2005 at the Fairhaven Retirement and Healthcare Community in Upper Sandusky. She was formerly of Nevada.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

Columbiana

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

Blankenship, Joseph D. 59, 16Sep1945 - 31Mar2005, East Liverpool, Columbiana, OH, OH-278-40-1320

Blankenship, Tollie L. 53, 29Jan1950 - 23Apr2003, Lisbon, Columbiana, OH, OH-282-46-9560

Crawford

2005, Bucyrus, Crawford Co., OH, Obituary
Bucyrus Telegraph Forum, 12/6/2005

Martha A. Blankenship, 91, died at 9:15 a.m. Dec. 3, 2005 at the Fairhaven Retirement and Healthcare Community in Upper Sandusky. She was formerly of Nevada. Mrs. Blankenship was born Feb. 17, 1914, in Wayne County, West Virginia to John and Maude (Middleton) Stafford. Both are deceased. She married Fed Blankenship Sr. on Feb. 6, 1934 in Sandy Hook, Ky. he preceded her in death Jan. 22, 1997. Mrs. Blankenship was a homemaker and had worked for 13 years for the U.S. Shoe Company in Lewis County, Ky. She was a Christian of the protestant faith. For hobbies she enjoyed raising flowers and cooking. According to her two sons, she was one of the hardest working persons they have ever known.

She is survived by her two sons: Fred Blankenship Jr. and his wife Faye of Nevada, and John Blankenship and his wife Dary of Nevada. She is also survived by eight grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild; one brother, James Lee Stafford; and one sister, Carolyn Swearingen and her husband Jack of Vanceburg, Ky.

She was preceded in death by two grandchildren; three brothers, Charlie, John H. and Ernest Stafford; and two sisters, Elizabeth McCoy and Dollie McCreer.

The funeral will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. The Rev. Robert Jividen and the Rev. Cathy Wirth will officiate, Interment will be at the Old Mission Cemetery in Upper Sandusky.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

+2008, Bucyrus, Crawford Co., OH, Obituary

http://munzpirnstill.com/

Richard A. Blankenship 67 of Bucyrus died early Wednesday morning at Bucyrus Community Hospital following a 3 month illness. He was born November 13, 1941 in Bucyrus to the late Harold Blankenship and Harrietta (Vaughn) Blankenship Burchett of Bucyrus.

He is preceded in death by Wife Sherry (Laek) Blankenship who died in 1999, Grandson Jacob Paul Beecham, and Sister Patrica E. Blankenship.

Surviving along with his Mother are Step Father Claude Burchett, Children Beth Anne (Mike Brown) Howlett, of Bucyrus, Lisa Kaye (Michael) McGuire of Middletown, Teresa Lynn Parker, and Richard Allen (Robyn) Blankenship II, both of Bucyrus, Special Friend Pamela Jane Long, Grandchildren Heather Dawn and Evan Lee Howlett, Caleb Michael and Jacob Owen McGuire, Justin Eugene and Amanda Beecham, Ciera Nichole Faith, Addie and Vincent Allen Blankenship, Great Grandchildren Jazzlyn Nichole and Naomi Lenee Amara Beecham, Trenton Lee Allen and Conner Landon allen Stinehilber, Brother Robert L.(Susie) Blankenship of Nevada, Step Brother Claude Edward Burchett of Rifle CO, Sister Judith "Judi" (Arthur "Bud") Cripple of Marion, Step Sisters Vickie (Mike) Johnson, and Linda and husband Shrader.

He was a welder, worked at Galion Iron Works , and Marion Shovel, owned the Goodie Shoppewhere he worked on motorcycles, and most recently was an over the road trucker for Vallley Transportation. He attended Bucyrus Schools and graduated from the American Motorcycle Association school in Orlando Florida. Richard was an Army veteran of the Korean War, Member of the First Baptist Church, and was a Contact Volunteer. He enjoyed Fishing Camping, Boating, and music

Friends may call Saturday at the Munz-Pirnstill Funeral from 11 to 1:30PM when services will be held. Reverend Kenneth Kinner will officiate. Burial will follow at Crawford Memory Gardens.

[SSDI, Richard Allen Blankenship - 13Nov1941 - 03Dec2008]

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2007, Chatfield, Crawford Co., OH, Obituary
Bucyrus Telegraph Forum, Jan 10, 2007

Damian Christopher Blankenship, 33, of 6922 Sandusky St., Chatfield, died Monday, Jan. 8, 2007, in Med Central Mansfield following an extended illness. Born in Marion, Oct. 31, 1973, to Ray Blankenship and Cheryl (Dicks) Monk, he was married Aug. 25, 2004 to his 25-year old wife Laura (Brandt) Blankenship.

In addition to his parents and wife he is survived by step father Ed Monk, 4-year old son Christopher Blankenship and 10-day old daughter Lilly Blankenship. Damian is also survived by brothers Scott Blankenship, New Orleans; step-brothers Adam Blankenship, Florida; Nathan Monk, Bucyrus; and Michael Monk, Brokensword; step sister Stacy Blankenship, Florida; Father and Mother-in-law Robert and Deborah Brandt of Mansfield; sister in law Rachel Brandt of Mansfield and numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins.

Damian had worked in Bucyrus at TSC, Duke, Burcliff Industries, BPT, and Lunker Louies Bait and Tackle Shop. He lived his entire life in the community and attended Bucyrus High School. He loved fishing, the Pittsburgh Steelers games, camping, and gaming.

Funeral Services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday in the Munz-Pirnstill Funeral Home, burial will be in Oakwood Cemetery.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

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

Blankenship, Annabell 78, 22Dec1926 - 22Jun2005, Bucyrus, Crawford, OH, OH-271-24-1984

Blankenship, Damian Christopher 33, 31Oct1973 - 08Jan2007, Chatfield, Crawford, OH, OH-300-64-6740

Blankenship, Emma S. 78, 01Mar1928 - 16Mar2006, Tiro, Crawford, OH, KY-404-32-0426

Blankenship, Leonard 85, 06Aug1919 - 04Nov2004, Bucyrus, Crawford, OH, KY-405-18-2655

Blankenship, Richard Allen 67, 13Nov1941 - 03Dec2008, Bucyrus, Crawford, OH, OH-290-36-0523

Blankenship, Sidney 78, 16May1923 - 10Mar2002, Bucyrus, Crawford, OH, KY-406-12-4818

Cuyahoga

2003, Cleveland, Cuyahoga Co., OH, Obituary

www.pocahontastimes.com

Thelma Catherine Maurer, age 58, of Cleveland, Ohio, died Friday, September 19, 2003, at Cleveland. Ms. Maurer was born June 30, 1945, at Thornwood, the daughter of the late John Sterl and Mary Ausfean Thompson Rexrode. She was preceded in death by her parents and a brother, Arthur "Keyster" Rexrode.

Surviving her are a son, Aaron Maurer, of Cleveland, Ohio; six sisters, Hallie Sharp, of Cleveland, Wilma Warner, of Durbin, Linda Sheets and Barbara Taylor, both of Green Bank, Loretta Blankenship, of Hillsboro, and Maxine Warner, of Bartow; five brothers, John Thompson, of Bartow, Charlie Rexrode and Jefferson "Pete" Rexrode, both of Thornwood, Kenneth Rexrode, of Durbin, and Terry Rexrode, of Avoco, Michigan.

Graveside services were held Tuesday morning at Wilmoth Cemetery by the Rev. William Vandevender. Burial was in the Wilmoth Cemetery.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2004, Cleveland, Cuyahoga Co., OH, Obituary

Herald-Dispatch, Feb 23, 2004

Regina Mae King, 46, of Cleveland, Ohio, passed away Thursday, Feb. 19, 2004, in the Parma Season of Life Hospice Center, Parma, Ohio. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 24, 2004, at Elmwood Baptist Church by Pastor Rick Glass. Burial will be in Ridgelawn Memorial Park.

She was born Oct. 20, 1957, in Cleveland, Ohio, a daughter of Larry Gene Adams and the late Barbara Jean Spurlock Blankenship. She attended Elmwood Baptist Church.

She is survived by her husband, Roger King; one daughter, Sandra Stephens of Cleveland; one son, Roger King Jr. of Cleveland; one granddaughter, Barbara Jean Stephens; mother-in-law and father-in-law, Wanda and Earl King of Barboursville; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Charlotte and Tim Hall, Rick and Valerie King; and several nieces and nephews.

Pallbearers will be Todd and Travis Heaberlin, Daniel Cornell, Ricky King, Tim Hall and Brent Scarberry.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2005, Cleveland, Cuyahoga Co., OH, Obituary

Herald-Dispatch, Aug 09, 2005

Katherine Blankenship Rose, 84, formerly of Huntington, widow of Norman Rose, died Saturday at her Cleveland, Ohio, home. She was a former waitress. No services. Arrangements by Chapman's Mortuary, Huntington.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2005, Cleveland, Cuyahoga Co., OH, Obituary

www.calhounchronicle.com

Geraldine Bailess Diehl of North Olmsted, Ohio, died Monday, Jan. 3, 2005, in Cleveland, Ohio. She was the daughter of the late Ernest and Nellie Bailess. She was a 1952 graduate of Calhoun County High School and a member of Christian Unity Church.

Surviving are one son, Michael R. Kight and wife Joyce Kight; three grandchildren, Kevin, Kayla and Kyle Kight; one brother, Bob Bailess of Virginia; four sisters, Mary Collins of Mantua, Ohio, Janet Orozco of Laguna Hills, Calif., and Nancy Taylor and Linda Blankenship, both of Grantsville; and several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Ralph Diehl. Services were held at Sun Set Chapel and burial was in Sun Set Memorial Gardens, North Olmsted.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2007, Cleveland, Cuyahoga Co., OH, Obituary

The Plain Dealer, from February 8 to February 9, 2007

Donald Boyd Blankenship, age 43. Beloved husband of Debbie (nee Litton); loving father of Donald (girlfriend, Nicole), Daniel and Devin; grandfather of Aiden Boyd; dearest son of the deceased Lilly Jo and Houston; dear brother of Kathy (deceased) and Russell.

Friends received at Golub FuneraL Home, 4703 Superior Ave., Cleveland, on Friday, Feb. 9 from 1-3 and 5-9 P.M. Funeral Service Saturday, 10 a.m. at the funeral home. Interment Riverside Cemetery.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

+2001, Euclid, Cuyahoga Co., OH, Obituary

The News Herald , 3/6/2001, Willoughby OH

Services for Milton P. Blankenship, 83, of Euclid, will be 11 a.m. Thursday at Crobaugh-Danaher Funeral Home, 22595 Lake Shore Blvd., Euclid.

Mr. Blankenship died March 5, 2001, at Manor Care in Willoughby. Born Dec. 9, 1917, in Inez, Ky., he lived in Cleveland before moving to Euclid 32 years ago. He was a member of Nottingham Baptist Church (Willoughby Hills) and the American Legion Post 343. He also served in the U.S. Navy. Mr. Blankenship was an assembler at General Electric for 28 years, retiring in 1980.

Survivors are his wife, Louise; son, David (Linda); daughter, Rosemary Broos; grandchildren, David Jr. and James Blankenship, Cynthia (Matt) Glasser, Vickie Blankenship and Angela, Lisa and Michael Broos; and brother, George.

His son, Michael; grandchild, Elaine; brother, Ira; and sisters, Goldie and Vina, are deceased.

Friends may call 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. The Rev. Michael Spiegel of Nottingham Baptist Church will officiate at services. Burial will be in Whitehaven Cemetery.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2006, Euclid, Cuyahoga Co., OH,

The News Herald , 5/25/2006 , Willoughby OH

Funeral services for Helen H. (Ringler) Halberg, 87, of Euclid, will be 11 a.m. Friday at McMahon-Coyne-Vitantonio Funeral Home, 38001 Euclid Ave., in Willoughby.

Mrs. Halberg died May 23, 2006, at Richmond Heights Hospital in Richmond Heights. Born Sept. 1, 1918, in Cleveland, she had lived there before moving to Euclid 44 years ago. She enjoyed reading, sewing and decorating.

Survivors are her children, Joan K. (Carl) Janz of Mentor, Neil A. (Alice) Wise of Atlanta, Ga., and Kevin C. (Lisa) Halberg of Highland Heights; grandchildren, David Janz, Debbie Blankenship, Neil, Danny and Jeff Wise, Corinne, Christopher and Cameron Halberg; nine great-grandchildren; and siblings, Gerald Ringler of Bratenahl, Harold (Irma) Ringler of Lyndhurst, and Shirley Overturf of Willoughby.

Her husband, Carl H. Halberg, died in 2001. Her parents, William and Sophie (Ringer) Ringler; sister, Elinor Karkoska; and brother-in-law, Chet Overturf, are also deceased.

Friends may call 5 to 9 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Pastor Thomas C. Fox of Messiah Lutheran Church in Lyndhurst will officiate the services. Burial will be in Mentor Cemetery.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

+2007, North Olmsted, Cuyahoga Co., OH, Obituary

http://www.cremation-america.com/obituary.aspx?MemberId=33428&MName=Jane%20%20Blankenship

Jane Blankenship, age 80, passed away Oct. 27, 2007, exactly three months following the death of her husband, Jack.

Beloved mother of two sons, Larry, who preceded his parents in death, and surviving son, Gregory (wife, Natalie); loving grandmother of Jonathan; sister of Mary Ruth Browning, Maxie Crawford, Irene Campbell (husband, Max), Ethel Whitted (husband, Dwayne) and Georgie Marshall (husband, Larry).

Visitation Tuesday, Oct. 30, 2007 from 5 to 7 PM in the Chapel of Sunset Memorial Park, 6245 Columbia Rd., North Olmsted, where her funeral will be conducted Wednesday at 11:00 AM.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2005, Olmsted, Cuyahoga Co., OH, Obituary

http://www.calhounchronicle.com/   (West Virginia)

Geraldine Bailess Diehl of North Olmsted, Ohio, died Monday, Jan. 3, 2005, in Cleveland, Ohio. She was the daughter of the late Ernest and Nellie Bailess. She was a 1952 graduate of Calhoun County High School and a member of Christian Unity Church.

Surviving are one son, Michael R. Kight and wife Joyce Kight; three grandchildren, Kevin, Kayla and Kyle Kight; one brother, Bob Bailess of Virginia; four sisters, Mary Collins of Mantua, Ohio, Janet Orozco of Laguna Hills, Calif., and Nancy Taylor and Linda Blankenship, both of Grantsville; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ralph Diehl.

Services were held at Sun Set Chapel and burial was in Sun Set Memorial Gardens, North Olmsted.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

+2008, Rocky River, Cuyahoga Co., OH, Obituary

Herald-Dispatch, Aug 22, 2008

Mr. Richard Audley Blankenship, 89, of Rocky River, Ohio, formerly of Huntington, W.Va., passed away Monday, August 18, 2008, at his residence. He was born August 21, 1918, in Cabell County, West Virginia, the eldest son of the late Cline G. and Virgie Dodson Blankenship. He was preceded in death by a son, James E. Blankenship; three sisters, Catherine Seitz, Mary Elizabeth Gibson and Shirley Waugh; and four brothers, Jack Blankenship, Gene Blankenship, Robert Blankenship and Keith Blankenship.

He is survived by his wife of 66 years, Virginia Breitenstein Blankenship; a son and daughter-in-law, Donald R. and Emese Blankenship of Rocky River, Ohio; daughter-in-law Susan Smith of Buffalo, N.Y.; a sister, Barbara Sue Russell of Barboursville, W.Va.; and grandchildren Emese A. Blankenship and Katalin E. Blankenship of Rocky River, Ohio; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be conducted 11 a.m. Saturday, August 23, 2008, at Chapman's Mortuary, Huntington, with Rev. Eugene Houck officiating. Burial will be in Spring Hill Cemetery, Huntington.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

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

Blankenship, Alta Jane 80, 10Feb1927 - 27Oct2007, Cleveland, Cuyahoga, OH, WV/NC-232-34-2154

Blankenship, Billy C. 65, 30Apr1938 - 25Jan2004, Cleveland, Cuyahoga, OH, WV-233-62-5986

Blankenship, Bobby L. 62, 03Oct1937 - 25Feb2000, Cleveland, Cuyahoga, OH, WV-234-56-2121

Blankenship, Carol M. 61, 17Apr1939 - 04Sep2000, Cleveland, Cuyahoga, OH, OH-274-34-5414

Blankenship, Dixie C. 61, 31Mar1945 - 14Aug2006, Cleveland, Cuyahoga, OH, OH-285-42-0302

Blankenship, Donald Boyd 43, 11Jul1963 - 04Feb2007, Cleveland, Cuyahoga, OH, OH-302-70-1375

Blankenship, Frances 72, 26May1928 - 07Jun2000, Cleveland, Cuyahoga, OH, OH-277-32-9837

Blankenship, Georgia E. 83, 24Dec1926 - 23Jun2010, Cleveland, Cuyahoga, OH, WV-236-66-0865

Blankenship, Jack 78, 07Jan1929 - 27Jul2007, Cleveland, Cuyahoga, OH, WV/NC-232-40-6009

Blankenship, John C. 66, 04Oct1937 - 12Mar2004, Cleveland, Cuyahoga, OH, OH-294-32-5976

Blankenship, Kathleen M. 25, 21Mar1980 - 18Feb2006, Cleveland, Cuyahoga, OH, OH-299-76-7818

Blankenship, Patricia F. 48, 04Dec1952 - 06Apr2001, Cleveland, Cuyahoga, OH, OH-297-52-2350

Blankenship, Ray V. 72, 19Jul1930 - 04Nov2002, Cleveland, Cuyahoga, OH, WV-235-44-1813

Blankenship, Rannie L. 75, 07Mar1927 - 11Oct2002, Cleveland, Cuyahoga, OH, TN-415-19-2363

Blankenship, Stephen 40, 03Aug1967 - 24Dec2007, Cleveland, Cuyahoga, OH, OH-278-64-5006

Blankenship, Lois L. 84, 23Jun1921 - 07Jul2005, Euclid, Cuyahoga, OH, OH-284-12-3767

Blankenship, Maude M. 90, 20Aug1911 - 06Apr2002, Euclid, Cuyahoga, OH, NC-244-28-8601

Blankenship, Milton P. 83, 09Dec1917 - 05Mar2001, Euclid, Cuyahoga, OH, MI-363-26-9828

Blankenship, Richard 89-90, 21Aug1918 - 18Aug2008, Rocky River, Cuyahoga, OH, WV-233-32-7619

Blankenship, Quintus C. 68, 10May1934 - 08Apr2003, North Olmsted, Cuyahoga, OH, WV-235-52-5728

Darke

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

Blankenship, Louis W. 79, 06May1922 - 25Jun2001, Arcanum, Darke, OH, KY-403-18-3586

Defiance

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

Blankenship, Scott 68, 15Sep1932 - 23Apr2001, Defiance, Defiance, OH, KY-401-40-9714

Delaware

2007, Ashley, Delaware Co., OH, Obituary

www.mountvernonnews.com

A graveside service for James R. Osborne, 75, of Ashley, was held today at 11 a.m. at South Lawn Cemetery with the Rev. Ric Harvel officiating. Ralph died May 8, 2007, at his residence. He was born Jan. 24, 1932, in Drill, Va., to the late Elbert and Dorra (Adkins) Osborne.

He is survived by his daughters and sons-in-law, Rita and Kenny Swint of Mount Vernon, Mildred and Doug Worden of Utica, Della and John Worden of Big Sandy, Texas, Peggy and Elmer Blankenship of Mount Vernon, Nina Osborne, Barbara and Tim Quarles, all of Columbus, and Gerlayne and Roger Newsome of Newark; son and daughter-in-law, James Roger and Monica Osborne of Mount Gilead; brother and sister-in-law, Ray and Myrtle Osborne of Honaker, Va.; sister, Eva Fuller of Drill, Va.; 21 grandchildren; many great-grandchildren; and life companion and caregiver, Darlene Fowler.

He was preceded in death by three brothers.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

+2009, Delaware, Delaware Co., OH, Obituary

The Logan Banner, (WV) - December 14, 2009

Lorene Farmer, 81, of Delaware, Ohio, passed away Thursday, December 10, 2009, surrounded by her loving family. Born May 1, 1928, in Logan, she was a daughter of the late Charles and Lucinda Curry Blankenship .

Also preceding her in death was a granddaughter, Crystal Bell Shepard, and brothers, Charles Jr., Thomas, Clarence and James Blankenship. Lorene loved to crochet and was always giving her needlework to friends and family.

Survivors include her daughters, Della Simpkins, Lawana (Mark) Davidson, and Jackie (Duane "Bo" Rhoads) Reynolds; son, Harry Farmer; sisters, Doris Fraser, Mary (Noah) Oakes, Geraldine (Mack) Chapman, Margie Penrod and Ruby (Jim) Deskins; brothers, Ervin (JoAnn), Everett and Ernest Blankenship ; special friends, Linda Johnson, Margaret Wallace plus Lorene's special companion, "Skippy"; six grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; several nieces, nephews and cousins and many additional friends.

At her request, there will be no visitation or service.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

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

Blankenship, Franklin D. 72, 19Feb1933 - 26Feb2005, Ashley, Delaware, OH, WV-234-48-0538

Blankenship, Carrie B. 94, 01May1907 - 17Feb2002, Delaware, Delaware, OH, OH-274-32-3090

Blankenship, Lauretta L. 82, 02Nov1922 - 31Oct2005, Delaware, Delaware, OH, OH-292-16-5177

Erie

+2007, Sandusky, Erie Co., OH, Obituary

http://www.sanduskyregister.com/articles/2007/04/17/obituaries/247041.txt
Tuesday, April 17, 2007 8:32 AM EDT

Flora C. Blankenship, 95, of Sandusky, died Saturday, April 14, 2007, in Firelands Regional Medical Center, Sandusky. She was born Jan. 29, 1912, the oldest of 12 children, to Rebecca and Shelby Canterbury in the Huntington, W.Va., area. She was raised in Delbarton, W. Va., until 1951 before moving to Ohio with her husband, George. They lived in Norwalk and Sandusky.

She worked at Philco Corp. and was a co-founder of the Bogart Road Church of God. She was a very dedicated member of her church and was devoted to serving God's calling throughout the duration of her life. She loved to travel with her husband and friends. She enjoyed her large family reunions with all of her many nieces, nephews, cousins, brothers and sisters.

Mrs. Blankenship is survived by her son, Thomas (Gene) Blankenship of Huron; four grandchildren, Kathryn (Klement) Kackovic, Thomas Blankenship Jr., George (Joellen) Blankenship and Pamela (Adam) Coles; four great-grandchildren, Jon Nickols Jr., Erin Blankenship and William and Wyatt Coles; her caregiver and "adopted granddaughter," April Blankenship; and two brothers, Lawrence and Smithy Canterbury.

She was preceded in death by her husband of 57 years, George Blankenship, in 1988; her parents, Shelby and Rebecca Canterbury; and several brothers and sisters.

Friends will be received from 6-8 p.m. today at Groff Funeral Home, 1607 E. Perkins Ave., Sandusky, where funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday, with Pastor David Brown of The Chapel officiating. Entombment will be in Meadow Green Memorial Park, Huron.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2007, Sandusky, Erie Co., OH,

http://www.sanduskyregister.com/articles/2007/11/03/obituaries/463853.txt

Saturday, November 3, 2007,

Michael Robert Evans, 51, of Sandusky, died Thursday, Nov. 1, 2007, in his home. Michael was born Oct. 8, 1956, in West Union, Ohio. He was a 1975 graduate of Sandusky High School. He was a U. S. Army veteran, and worked as a mail carrier for the U.S. Postal Service for the last 24 years. He was affectionately called "The Mailman."

He is survived by his wife, Shannon (Plasman) Evans; his three children, Michael Paul Leaser of Bronx, N.Y., Matthew Robert Evans of Sandusky and Meghan Elizabeth Evans of Baltimore, Md.; two stepsons, Nick Plasman and Austin Plasman, both of Sandusky; two brothers, Lawrence "Larry" (Joyce) Evans of Sandusky and Marion "Dutch" (Roseanna) Evans of Blue Creek, Ohio; three sisters, Wanda (Wade) Wright of Wheelersburg, Ohio, Karen L. Evans of West Union, Ohio, and Cheryl (Joe) Hossler of Fremont, Ohio; and many nieces, nephews and other relatives.

Michael is preceded in death by his parents, Oscar Paul and Mildred Ethylynn (Lamm) Evans; a brother, William Paul Evans; three sisters, Patricia Lou Blankenship, Christine Evans Ebright and Bonnie Lee Evans; a niece, Jennifer Shannon Ebright; and a nephew, Chad Eric Evans.

Friends may call from 1 p.m. Sunday until a Service of Remembrance at 3 p.m. in Toft Funeral Home & Crematory, 2001 Columbus Ave., Sandusky.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2008, Sandusky, Erie Co., OH, Obituary

http://www.sanduskyregister.com/articles/2008/01/13/obituaries/563030.txt, Sunday, January 13, 2008,

Lawrence "Larry" E. Evans, 66, Sandusky, died on Friday evening, Jan. 11, 2008, in Firelands Regional Medical Center. He was born on Sept. 15, 1941, in Adams County, Ohio. He was a U.S. Army veteran and received two Purple Hearts, a Bronze Star and other medals. He was a member of VFW Post 2529, and the Disabled American Veterans.

He is survived by his wife, Joyce Evans, Sandusky; daughter, Tricia (Jason) Yochum, Fort Meade, Md.; stepdaughters, Tammy (Michael) Espeland, Fort Campbell, Ky., Tracy (John) Christensen, Natural Bridge, N.Y., and Teri Harmon, Sandusky; 11 grandchildren; sisters, Wanda (Wade) Wright, Portsmouth, Ohio, Karen L. Evans, West Union, Ohio, and Cheryl (Joe) Hossler, Fremont; brother, Dutch (Rose Anna) Evans, Blue Creek, Ohio; and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Oscar Paul and Mildred (Lamm) Evans; his brothers, William Paul Evans, Michael Robert Evans, and one in infancy; sisters, Patricia Lou Blankenship, Christine Evans Ebright, Bonnie Lee Evans, and one in infancy; niece, Jennifer Ebright; and nephew, Chad Evans.

Friends may call from 1 p.m. Tuesday until military services at 3 p.m., by American Legion Post 83, Sandusky, and from 5 p.m. until time of tribute services at 7 p.m. in Toft Funeral Home & Crematory, 2001 Columbus Ave., Sandusky; Ernie Bowman of the American Legion will officiate.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2008, Sandusky, Erie Co., OH, Obituary

http://www.goreflector.com/articles/2008/03/25/news/obituaries/doc47e917006ed61660021279.txt

Robert W. Strack, 72, of Sandusky, died early Sunday morning March 23, 2008, in Firelands Regional Medical Center after a brief illness. He was born April 14, 1935, in Sandusky. He retired from Sam Stein and Associates after 33 years of service as a tool and dye maker. He was an avid Cleveland Browns and Ohio State fan, loved animals, sports, and cars, and enjoyed spending time with his family and friends.

He is survived by his daughters, Cheryl (Don) Weichel of Sandusky, Teresa Strack of Sandusky, Karen (Ron) Blankenship of Norwalk, and Susan Akers of Berlin Heights; his loving companion, Mary Martin of Sandusky; 9 grandchildren; 8 great-grandchildren; sister, Darlene Salzgeber of Sandusky; brother, Larry Strack of Sandusky; 4 nephews; and special little friend, Galin.  

He was preceded in death by his parents, Wilbert and Doris (Johannsen) Strack.  

Friends may call from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday at Groff Funeral Home, 1607 E. Perkins Ave. Services will follow at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home, with the Rev. John Mawhirter of Zion Lutheran Church officiating. Entombment will be in Oakland Cemetery following the services.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2008, Sandusky, Erie Co., OH, Obituary

http://www.sanduskyregister.com/articles/2008/07/17/obituaries/doc487ffea1658c1525321714.txt

Friday, July 18, 2008,

Donald Lee Griffin, 45, Sandusky, died unexpectedly Wednesday night, July 16, 2008, in Firelands Regional Medical Center, Main Campus, Sandusky.  He was born in Sandusky, March 21, 1963, and was a 1981 graduate of Margaretta High School. He was a U.S. Navy veteran. Donald was employed at Akro-Mills Co. in Sandusky. He loved being with his family and working.

He is survived by two daughters, Ashley “Laquan” Boyd and Marissa Griffin, both of Sandusky; son, DJ Griffin of Sandusky; stepdaughter, Shannon (Darren) Haubert of Burgoon, Ohio; 11 grandchildren, Caleb, Taisiana, Taylin, LJ, Paulyn, Elizabeth, Darren, Alicia, Jasmine, Jade and Nevaeh; two sisters, Chrissy (George) Blankenship and Annette Allen, both of Castalia.

Donald was preceded in death by his parents Billy and Judith (Nyfinger) Griffin; and infant brother, Charles.

Friends may call 5-8 p.m. Friday in Ransom Funeral Home, 610 S. Washington St., Castalia, where funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday; the Rev. John Mawhirter will officiate. Burial will be in Castalia Cemetery.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2008, Sandusky, Erie Co., OH, Obituary

http://www.sanduskyregister.com/articles/2008/08/21/obituaries/doc48ae1ee9d8b42120087950.txt

Thursday, August 21, 2008 10:09 PM EDT

Bonnie Lee Wimer, 69, of Sandusky, passed away Sunday evening, Aug. 17, 2008, at her residence, after a lengthy illness. She was born June 7, 1939, in New Castle, Pa., to Clarence and Geraldine Billett. She was a member of Victory Temple. Bonnie, a devoted wife and mother, worked at Cedar Point and 7-11 convenient store before taking a medical retirement. She will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved her, especially her children, grandchildren, nieces and nephews.

She is survived by her husband, Ronald Wimer Sr., whom she married Jan. 14, 1956; children, Ronald Wimer Jr. of Sandusky, Mr. and Mrs. Clarence (Pamela) Wimer of Pennsylvania and Robert Wimer of Sandusky; 10 grandchildren; many great-grandchildren; five nieces; many great-nieces and nephews from Pennsylvania who loved her deeply; and long-time family friend, April Blankenship.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Clarence and Geraldine Billett; three brothers, James, Clarence and David Billett; and two sisters, Loxie Conway and an infant twin sister.

Services were at Victory Temple with burial in Meadow Green Memorial Park.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

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

Blankenship, Betty J. 63, 10Oct1939 - 28May2003, Huron, Erie, OH, AL-424-48-4069

Blankenship, Flora C. 95, 29Jan1912 - 14Apr2007, Sandusky, Erie, OH, OH-276-32-0315

Blankenship, Faye E. 85, 04Feb1920 - 02Jan2006, Sandusky, Erie, OH, OH-279-48-4359

Blankenship, Millie 72, 05Sep1934 - 18Oct2006, Sandusky, Erie, OH, OH-276-32-1280

Fairfield

+2007, Lancaster, Fairfield Co., OH, Obituary

Lancaster Eagle Gazette, April 27, 2007

Joan B. Blankenship, 72, of Rushville, passed away at Fairfield Medical Center on Tuesday, April 24, 2007. She worked 16 years at Lancaster Glass, was a member of the Rushville Union Lions Club, president of the Rainbow Auxiliary, president of the Thornport AMVETS Club and a member of the Logan Shrine Club.

She is survived by her husband of 56 years, Jack Blankenship of Rushville; four daughters, Debbie Landrum of Lancaster, Beth Hughes of Marietta, Lee Ann (Oscar Jr.) Bustillo of Ft. Lauderdale and Helen (Rich) McHaffie of Pleasantville; 13 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; her sister, Loretta Clark of Lancaster; her brother Chuck (Janet) Hedges of Lancaster; several nieces and nephews; her aunt, Marge Allen of Lancaster; and her brothers-in-law, Jim (Joyce) Blankenship of Thornville and Paul Blankenship of Columbus.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Lloyd and Helen Hedges; brothers, Lloyd and Jim Hedges; sisters, Vivian and Virginia. Services will be at 10 a.m. Monday at Frank E. Smith Funeral Home. Officiating the service will be the Rev. Doyal McCune with a committal to follow at the West Rushville Cemetery.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2008, Lancaster, Fairfield Co., OH,

Lancaster Eagle – Gazette,

Karolyn Blankenship

Date: Oct 23, 2008

Abstract (Document Summary)

Karolyn is survived by husband and Eagle-Gazette correspondent, Jack Blankenship; sons, Dale Allen Walston of Lancaster and Shawn Blankenship (Brandi Pugh) of Ashland; grandson, Michael Allen Walston (Stacey Buntoss) of Lancaster; brothers, Harold (Lorean) Carr of Lancaster, George Carr of Crooksville, John (LiAnn) Carr of Lancaster and Dean Carr of Cincinnati; sisters, Irene Whitcraft of Rockbridge and Linda (Tom) Gleissner of Lancaster; and several nieces and nephews.

Reproduced with permission of the copyright owner. Further reproduction or distribution is prohibited without permission.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2008, Lancaster, Fairfield Co., OH, Obituaries

http://www.sheridanfuneralhome.net/fh/obituaries/obituary.cfm?o_id=972558&fh_id=13389

Karolyn Sue Blankenship, (July 26, 1945 - October 21, 2008)

Karolyn Sue Blankenship, 63, of Lancaster, passed away Tuesday October 21 at the Crestview Rehabilitation & Skilled Nursing Service. She was born on July 26, 1945 to the late Dennis and Nancy (Nelson) Carr. Karolyn attended the Lancaster First Church of God. She was an Adult Day Care Director for Human Services. She was a devoted mother and wife.

Karolyn is survived by husband Jack Blankenship; sons Dale Allen Walston of Lancaster and Shawn Blankenship (Brandi Pugh) of Ashland; grandson Michael Allen Walston (Stacey Buntoss) of Lancaster; brothers Harold (Lorean) Carr of Lancaster, George Carr of Crooksville, John (LiAnn) Carr of Lancaster and Dean Carr of Cincinnati; sisters Irene Whitcraft of Rockbridge and Linda (Tom) Gleissner of Lancaster; several nieces and nephews.

Funeral Services will be held on Saturday October 25 at 10:00 AM at the Sheridan Funeral Home with Pastor William Means officiating. Burial to follow in Stukey Cemetery in Sugar Grove.

2008, Lancaster, Fairfield Co., OH,

Lancaster Eagle - Gazette

Katherine Gray

Date: Nov 1, 2008

Abstract (Document Summary)

Katherine is survived by her partner, Larry Blankenship; sons, William (Lori) Gray and Daniel (Tracy) Gray; daughters, Constance (Mark) Leadbetter, Tina (John) Parrish, Rebecca Gray, Crystal (Tony) Barringer and Jennifer (Larry) Litton; special friend, Scharlene Bowers; special children, Kristina Handshey, Bobby Tagart, Margie Gray Stevens and Golden Schaffer; aunts, Marybell Pierce, JoAn Fox and Mary (Kak) Freeman; 32 grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and many family and friends.

Reproduced with permission of the copyright owner. Further reproduction or distribution is prohibited without permission.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

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

Blankenship, Ida Harford 94, 14Apr1914 - 09May2008, Canal Winchester, Fairfield, OH, WV-233-46-4880

Blankenship, Ernest Lee 61, 15Sep1947 - 25Feb2009, Lancaster, Fairfield, OH, OH-282-46-6010

Blankenship, Karolyn Sue 63, 26Jul1945 - 21Oct2008, Lancaster, Fairfield, OH, OH-298-40-6990

Blankenship, Joan Blanche 72, 04Aug1934 - 24Apr2007, Rushville, Fairfield, OH, OH-286-28-3358

Fayette

2001, Washington Courthouse, Fayette Co., OH, Obituary

Herald-Dispatch, Jan 06, 2001

William Raymond Vossler, 79, of Washington Courthouse, Ohio, widower of Dorothy Elizabeth Vossler, died Friday in Fayette Memorial Hospital. He was owner of Allegheny Fire and Equipment.

Survivors include two daughters, Pegi L. Shriver of California and Dorothy R. Vossler Blankenship of Washington Court House; one son, Jeffrey T. Vossler; and one sister, Ruth Espel of Cincinnati.

Funeral 1 p.m. Sunday at Heck Funeral Home, Milton; entombment in Woodmere Memorial Park Abbey of Remembrance, Huntington.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

+2002, Fayetteville, Fayette Co., OH, Obituary

http://dunes.cincinnati.com ,2/15/2002 

Blankenship, Edward Emmett of Fayetteville. Beloved husband of Hazel (nee Mozena) Blankenship, loving father of Mark Edward (Mary) Blankenship, Kenneth Lee (Cathy) Blankenship, Anita Louise (Steve) Freeland, Dennis Ray (Shelly) Blankenship, Patrick Wayne (Kristy) Blankenship and Julie Ann (Ted) Hornsby, dear grandfather of 14 grandchildren, caring brother of Fitzhugh Lee Blankenship, Louise L. Roberts and Victor Allen Blankenship. Wednesday, February 13, 2002 at age 70. He attended Blanchester First Church of God.

Friends received Monday, February 18, 2002 from 11 A.M. until time of service at 12 Noon at Tufts Schildmeyer Family Funeral Home, 1668 St. Rt. 28, Goshen. Interment Oak Hill Cemetery.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

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

Blankenship, Virginia M. 70, 25Sep1930 - 01Nov2000, Bloomingburg, Fayette, OH, OH-286-28-7536

Franklin

+2001, Columbus, Franklin Co., OH, Obituary

Herald-Dispatch, Apr 18, 2001

Elmer Blankenship, 64, of Columbus, Ohio, formerly of Phelps, died Monday in Mount Carmel West Hospital, Columbus. R.S. Jones and Son Funeral Home, Phelps, is in charge of arrangements, which are incomplete.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

+2001, Columbus, Franklin Co., OH, Obituary

Herald-Dispatch, Apr 19, 2001

Elmer Blankenship, 64, of Columbus, Ohio, formerly of Phelps, husband of Peggy Jo Dotson Blankenship, died Monday in Mount Carmel Hospital, Columbus. He was a machinist for Buckeye Steel, Columbus.

Also surviving are one son, Jeffrey Blankenship of Columbus; two daughters, Teresa Blankenship and Donna Blankenship, both of Columbus; one brother, Howard Blankenship of Columbus; and two sisters, Lillian Blankenship of Phelps and Gladys Lambert of Buskirk.

Funeral 11 a.m. Friday at Cornerstone Apostolic Church, Phelps; burial in Blankenship Cemetery, Jamboree.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2002, Columbus, Franklin Co., OH, Obituary

The Washington Post from 1/23/2002 - 1/30/2002

Blankenship, Frank Lee (Age 36) On January 20, 2002 of Columbus, OH, formerly of Capitol Heights, MD. Beloved husband of Donna; stepfather of Miranda; son of Earvin and Jo Ann Blankenship; brother of Harold (Renie), Dale (Dolores), Debra (Omar), Irene (Butch), Eileen (David) and the late John Blankenship. Also survived by six nieces, three nephews, three great-nieces and one great-nephew. Services will be private. Memorial contributions may be made to the North American Hunt Club.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2002, Columbus, Franklin Co., OH, Obituary

Herald-Dispatch, Apr 24, 2002

Timothy Dotson, 37, of Columbus, Ohio, husband of Gearldine Dotson, died Friday in Columbus. Also surviving are his parents, Harold L. Dotson of Virginia and Shelby Jean Coleman of Columbus; one son, Christopher Harris of Columbus; two daughters, Melissa Dotson and Racheal Dotson, both of Yulee, Fla.; three brothers, Keith Dotson of Middlesburg, Fla., William Randall Dotson of Columbus and Ronald Dotson of Branson, Fla.; and one sister, Kathy Blankenship of Archer, Fla.

Funeral was Tuesday at R.S. Jones Funeral Home, Phelps; burial in Stiltner Family Cemetery, Phelps.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

+2003, Columbus, Franklin Co., OH, Obituary

http://www.genealogybuff.com/oh/athens/webbbs_config.pl/noframes/read/42

Donald L. Adams, 68, of Columbus, died Thursday, Jan. 1, 2003, in Columbus. Born Aug. 26, 1934, in Kingston, he was the son of the late Ira and Lucille Blankenship Adams.

He is survived by his wife, Marjorie M. Shifflit Adams; sons Shane, Jeff and Brian Adams; and daughters Linda Hinnegardt, Cindy Walsh, Debbra DeLoss and Kelley Rome.

Services will be Wednesday, 1 p.m., at Heinlein-Brown Funeral Home, Logan. Burial will be in New Fairview Cemetery.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2003, Columbus, Franklin Co., OH, Funeral

Lexington Herald-Leader (KY) - January 26, 2003

Jane Blankenship, 99, sister of Rhoda Wolford of Columbus, Ohio, died Friday.

Services 11 a.m. Monday, Peter Creek Presbyterian Church in Phelps.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

+2006, Columbus, Franklin Co., OH, Obituary

https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/dispatch/name/sadie-blankenship-obituary?id=28394531

Sadie H. Blankenship, age 86, passed away Thursday, August 24, 2006 at Mt. Carmel Medical Center. Longtime Columbus Public Schools elementary teacher.

Preceded in death by husband W. M. Blankenship.

Survived by son, Jeffrey (Cherry) Blankenship; beloved grandchildren, William and Luke Blankenship; numerous nieces, nephews and a host of other family members.

Family will receive friends 3030 W. Broad St., Monday, August 28, 2006 from 5-8 p.m., where

Funeral service will be held 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, August 29, 2006 at Schoedinger Hilltop Chapel, Entombment Green Lawn Cemetery Mausoleum.

2007, Columbus, Franklin Co., OH, Obituary

James L. Blankenship, 76, of Columbus, passed away Friday, February 16, 2007, at Mount Carmel West Hospital. He was born April 18, 1930, in West Virginia, son of the late Robert and Alta Blankenship. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by a daughter, Wanda Hoffman, two brothers and one sister.

James is survived by his sons, Steven, Kenneth and Ronald (Melody); daughter, Christine Blankenship; six grandchidren and numerous great grandchildren; sister, Glenva Webb.

Funeral service will be Thursday, February 22, 2007 at 12:00 PM with visitation from 10:00 AM until time of service at Newcomer Funeral Home N.E. Chapel, 3047 E. Dublin-Granville Road, Columbus. Interment will be in Sunset Cemetery Galloway, Ohio.

Copyright © 2008 Newcomer Funeral Homes & Cremation Services

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2007, Columbus, Franklin Co., OH, Obituary

http://mountsfuneralhome.com/obituary/leona-dotson-ellis

Leona Dotson Ellis, 85, of Columbus, OH, departed this life on September 21, 2007 at her residence. Born January 1, 1922, at Glen Alum, she was the daughter of the late Roby and Becky (Ward) Dotson. Leona was a retired general laborer for the Simmons Mattress Company, and of the Holiness Church of God faith.

In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her loving husband Frank Ellis, Sr.; her son, Frank Ellis, Jr.; one sister, Jane Dotson; and three brothers: Hiarm, Walt, and Ray Dotson.

Those left to love and cherish the memory of Leona are her daughter, Betty (Rayburn) Blankenship of Delbarton; her two sons: Douglas (Jennifer) Ellis of Columbus, OH, and Elmer (Nita) Ellis of Shelbyville, TN; her sister, Sally Jessie of Oceana; her brother, Charlie Dotson of North Carolina; 12 grandchildren, numerous great grandchildren; and a very special pet, Tammy.

Funeral services were held at 1:00 pm on Tuesday, September 25, 2007, at the Freedom Full Gospel Assembly House of Prayer with the Rev. Carl Wolford and the Rev. Denny May officiating. Burial followed in the Beech Fork Cemetery at Wharncliffe. Grandsons served as pallbearers.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2008, Columbus, Franklin Co., OH, Obituary

Herald-Dispatch, Apr 12, 2008

John Bernard Moore, 82, of Columbus, Ohio, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, April 9, 2008, after a long battle with cancer. Born October 27, 1925, in Miller, Ohio, to John L. and Jessie Williams Dude Moore. He is preceded in death by his parents, stepmother Opal Mitchell Moore; wife Janet Margaret Peck Moore; sons Bernard Lance and Vincent Alan; brother Hollis V. "Dede" Moore; sisters Deloris Joan "Sweet Sissy" Moore and Thelma Jean Moore; paternal grandfather Monzona "Mon" Moore; grandmother Louisa Moore; maternal grandfather Jesse Williams; grandmother Nellie Fulks Williams; sister-in-law Janet Leighoris Watt Saffie Moore; brother-in-law Warren G. Null.

Survived by son Michael Wayne Moore and his first wife Raven L. Shrock Priest and their daughter Adrea Marie Moore Bailey, and his second wife Janet Grant Moore and their daughter Hope Elizabeth Moore; son Brian Patrick Moore, his first wife Karen Capps Dykes and their son Jason and daughter Brittany, and second wife Rebecca Mangus Moore and their daughter Samantha Lynn; Vincent's wife Roberta Roberts Moore and their children Gina, John, Chris, Matt, Heather and Jennifer; sisters Hilda "Hid" Pauline Moore Null; brother Harold E. "Hoot" Moore; sister-in-law Patricia Ann "Patty" Blankenship Moore; numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and friends; very special friends Rita May Devoe and her children Howard, Scott and Phillip, Camily "Corky" Hayes and her daughter Deborah and her son Andrew; and three loving cats, Fuzz Nuts, Jerry and Big Smoke.

Special thanks to Matt Moore and Kelly Hayes and Ohio Health Hospice who made it possible for John to be home at the time of his passing. John helped many by giving them a temporary home with him and was loved by all. He graduated from Rome High School and later attended a plastic technician school in Cleveland, Ohio. John, a Seaman 1st Class, was a World War II Navy veteran, serving aboard the attack aircraft carrier USS Manila Bay CVE-61, a ship receiving eight battle stars fighting the Japanese in the Pacific. He enjoyed boxing onboard and was recommended for Golden Gloves participation. John was honorably discharged on February 23, 1946. He enjoyed bowling, dancing, bluegrass music, George Jones and Tammy Wynette, playing the lottery, had a green thumb, and made a mean batch of peanut butter fudge. John was a wonderful father, grandfather and friend. He will be sadly missed by all his family and friends.

Family will receive friends from 3 to 5 p.m. Saturday, April 12, 2008, in the Long Funeral Home, 5528 Cleveland Avenue, one block south of SR 161, Columbus, Ohio, where a memorial service will follow at 5 p.m., Rev. Leo Edwards officiating. Graveside service will be 2 p.m. Sunday, April 13, 2008, at Miller Memorial Gardens, Miller, Ohio.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

+2008, Columbus, Franklin Co., OH, Obituary

Rev. Walter L. Blankenship, 81, of Columbus, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, October 30, 2008 at Mt. Carmel East Hospital. He was born June 19, 1927, in Krolitz, W.Va., son of the late Enos and Dorcas "Dorothy" Kennedy Blankenship. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers, Richard, Estel, Elmer and Franklin Blankenship; sister, Maxie Lockhart. He was a WWII Veteran of the US Marine Corp. He was a minister of the Pentecostal Faith.

Walter is survived by his wife, Lois Jean Ferrell Blankenship; daughters, Carol Sue Stewart and Debra Mikles; brothers, Jesse (Felica), Theodore (Gladys) and Carroll (Francell) and James Asher Blankenship; sisters, Nadine Freeman, Ila Kate (Katie) McGuinness and Peggy Sue Swetnam; grand children, Mickey and Angelia Garrett, Jamey Mikles, Nikki Wimmer, Larry, Marty and Christopher Baxter; twenty-one great-grandchildren, three great-great-grandchildren and numerous nieces, nephews and brothers and sisters-in-law.

Funeral service will be Tuesday, November 4, 2008 at 11:00 AM at the funeral home with visitation one hour prior to services. Interment will be in Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens.

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From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2009, Columbus, Franklin Co., OH,

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Mrs. Mary E. “Tiny” Messer, 64, of Columbus, Ohio, formerly of Big Creek, went home to be with the Lord Friday, November 6, 2009, at Grant Medical Center in Columbus. Born May 11, 1945, in Logan, she was a daughter of Mary Blankenship Messer of Big Creek and the late W. O. Blankenship. Also preceding her in death was her husband, Herbert Messer; one brother, Okey “Buddy” Blankenship, and two grandsons, Kolbie Todd and Eric Scott.

Additionally, those she left to cherish her memory include two daughters, Becky (Kelly) Savage of Crown City, Ohio, and Ada (Charles “Chubby”) Vance of Mud Fork; three sons, Daniel (Patty) Messer and Jeff (Tammy) Messer, both of Chapmanville, and William “Scott” (Pat) Messer of Crown City; two brothers, Ronald (Beck) Blankenship of Big Creek and Mick (Joni) Blankenship of Columbus; step-father, Harvey Messer of Big Creek; two step-sisters, Connie and Teresa Messer, both of Columbus; 17 grandchildren, Ricky Jr., Shawn, Michael, Teresa, Amber, Brad, Marisa, Derek, Gracie, Stephen, Bryan-Mikey, Kristen, Casey-DJ, Brandon, Brandy, Shana, and Tyler; seven great-grandchildren; six nieces; six nephews, and two special friends, Beverly Bruce and Jim Figley, both of Columbus.

Services will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday, November 11, at the Freeman Funeral Home with Rev. Johnny Faine officiating. Burial will follow at Forest Lawn Cemetery, Pecks Mill. Pallbearers will be Rick Dillion, Shawn Dillion, Brad Dillion, Stephen Sparks, B-Mikey Sparks, Brandon Savage and Casey-DJ Messer. Honorary pallbearers will be Christopher Green, Kelly Savage, Okey “Zach” Blankenship and Charles “Chubs” Vance.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2009, Columbus, Franklin Co., OH, Obituary

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James Franklin Baldwin, 66, of Columbus, Ohio, formerly of South Williamson, Ky., died Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2009, in Columbus. Born Nov. 4, 1943, in South Williamson, Ky., he was the son of the late Herman and Augusta Baldwin. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by brothers Chester, Herbert, Herman, Henry and Tommy Baldwin and sisters Caroline Baldwin, Lola Mae Morris,
and Eleanor Chafins

He was retired from Techneglas and was veteran, having served with the WV National Guard at the Williamson Armory. He was a former Little League coach, as well as a former member of the Eagles Organization.

He is survived by his wife, Gail A. Baldwin of Columbus, a son, James F. (Bridgett) Baldwin II of Columbus, a grandson, James F. Baldwin III of Columbus, brothers John (Sally) Baldwin of Arizona, Fred (Donna) Baldwin of Delbarton and Charley (Glenda) Baldwin of Lancaster, Ohio, sisters Josey Reynolds of Hardy, Ky. and Lula Blankenship of Gallipolis, Ohio. Also surviving is a host of nieces and nephews.

Funeral services were conducted at 10 a,m, Saturday Nov. 7, 2009, at the O.R. Woodyard Funeral Home Chapel in Columbus, with the Rev. Steve Liming officiating. Burial followed in the Fernwood Cemetery in Lockbourne, Ohio.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2009, Columbus, Franklin Co., OH, Obituary

Rosella Blankenship (Kelley) passed away Sunday April 19, 2009 surrounded by her loving family. Rosella is survived by her husband of 40 years Bobby; her brothers and sisters; her children Michele (Tony) Conley, Craig (Amy) and Chad (Carrie) Blankenship; grandchildren Ashlee, Alyssa, Anthony, Kaylei, Chase, Taylor, Christian, Cierra and Cameron; her good friend Carol; Bob and Rose's best friend Marvin Yeager; and Michele's best friend Lisa.

Graveside service will be held Wednesday, April 22, 2009 at 11 AM at Northlawn Memory Gardens in Westerville, OH.

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From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2009, Columbus, Franklin Co., OH, Obituary

The Columbus Dispatch , April 21, 2009

Rosella Blankenship (Kelley), passed away Sunday, April 19, 2009 surrounded by her loving family. Rosella is survived by her husband of 40 years, Bobby; her brothers and sisters; her children, Michele (Tony) Conley, Craig (Amy) and Chad (Carrie) Blankenship; grandchildren, Ashlee, Alyssa, Anthony, Kaylei, Chase, Taylor, Christian, Cierra and Cameron; her good friend, Carol; Bob and Rose's best friend, Marvin Yeager; and Michele's best friend, Lisa.

Visitation will be held Tuesday, April 21, 2009 from 6-8 p.m. at Newcomer Funeral Home, 3047 E. Dublin-Granville Rd., Columbus, Oh. Graveside service will be held Wednesday, April 22, 2009 at 11 a.m. at Northlawn Memory Gardens in Westerville, Oh.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2009, Columbus, Franklin Co., OH, Obituary

The Floyd County Times, (Prestonsburg, KY) - December 12, 2009

Bill A. Hall, 80, of Teaberry, died Monday, December 7, 2009, at her daughter's residence in Columbus, Ohio. Born April 18, 1929, in Teaberry, he was the son of the late Alex and Becky Jones Hall. He was a retired coal miner and a member of the Old Regular Baptist Church.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Mildred Hall.

Other survivors include one son, Dale (LuAnn) Hall of Teaberry; three daughters: Viey (Randall) Hamilton of Columbus, Ohio, Qulia (Daniel) Hamilton and Gail (Carter) Smith, both of Teaberry; one sister, Bessie Blankenship of Teaberry; 9 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren.

In addition to his parents and wife, he was preceded in death by three brothers: Hoover, Frank and Charlie Hall and two sisters: Nancy Isaac and Betty Hall.

Funeral services were held Thursday, December 10, at 1 p.m., at the Pilgrims Home Old Regular Baptist Church, in Grethel, with Old Regular Baptist ministers officiating. Burial was in the Thomas Hamilton Cemetery, in Teaberry.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

Bessie married Blankenship, Chester, 76, 31Mar1930 - 20Feb2007, Teaberry, Floyd, KY, KY-403-36-2562

+2005, Grove City, Franklin Co., OH, Obituary

http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/dispatch/obituary.aspx?n=michael-dean-blankenship&pid=14462017

Michael Dean Blankenship, age 48, from Grove City, OH, died July 3, 2005. Born April 14, 1957.

Survived by parents, Clinton and Bonnie Blankenship; grandmother, Emma Blankenship; daughter, Micheal Maxwell (Blankenship); son, Shaun Blankenship; grandchildren, Richelle, Camron, LaNora, D'Angelo and Tyler; brothers, Rick (Brenda) Blankenship, David (Robin) Blankenship; many nieces, nephews, aunts and uncles.

Graveside service and entombment 10 a.m. Friday at Sunset Cemetery, 6959 W. Broad St. Pastor Ray Caudill officiating.

+2009, Grove City, Franklin Co., OH, Obituary

The Columbus Dispatch , May 23, 2009

Clinton E. Blankenship, 74, of Grove City, passed away Thursday, May 21, 2009 at his residence. He was born August 13, 1934, son of the late Robert and Emma Blankenship. In addition to his parents, Clinton was preceded in death by his son Michael Blankenship and brothers Clifford and Homer Blankenship.

He is survived by his wife, Bonnie Caudill Blankenship; sons, Ricky (Brenda) and David (Robin) Blankenship; brothers, Jimmy and Roger; sisters, Juanita, Phyllis, Evylena, Geneva, Brendan, Linda and Joann; grandchildren, Jason, Jennifer, David, Stacey, Micheal, Shaun; and many great- grandchildren.

Visitation will be Tuesday, May 26, 2009 from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. at Newcomer Funeral Home SW Chapel, 3393 Broadway, Grove City, with the service immediately following visitation and Ray Caudill, officiating. Interment will be in Sunset Cemetery.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

+2006, Hilliard, Franklin Co., OH, Obituary

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Bruce Harrison Blankenship “Popeye”, 51 of Hilliard passed away April 9, 2006 at his residence. He was born on April 27, 1954 in Williamson, W.V. to the late Crocket and Irene (Basdin) Blankenship. Bruce is preceded in death by his Parents, and his Sister, Nancy Decker.

He is Survived by his Loving Wife, Becky Blankenship (James); Sons, Johnny James, Greg (Kassi) Blankenship, and Rick (Amber) Miller, III; Former Daughter-in-law, Crystal Blankenship; Brothers, Pat Blankenship, Keith (Kathy) Blankenship, and Mike (Sherry) Blankenship; Jerome, Jim, Arville, Ronald, and Denvil Curry; Sister, Dorothy Justice; Brother, Frank Blankenship; Grandchildren, Hannah Bell Blankenship, and Travis Timothy Blankenship; Nieces, Michelle, Christina, Deborah, and Delores; Nephews, Joe, Brad, Jeremy, and Jerald.

Family will receive friends on Thursday, April 13, 2006 from 2-4 and 6-8 P.M. at the Newcomer Funeral Home N.E. Chapel 3047 E. Dublin-Granville Road, Columbus. A Funeral Service will be held on Friday, April 14, 2006 at 11:00 A.M. at the Funeral Home. Interment will follow in Mifflin Township Cemetery.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

+2008, Whitehall, Franklin Co., OH, Obituary

http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/dispatch/obituary.aspx?n=bobby-daryl-barham&pid=112955354

Bobby Daryl Barham, age 47, of Whitehall, went home to be with the Lord on July 5, 2008, at the Mt. Carmel East Hospital. He was born December 3, 1960, in Columbus, Ohio.

Bobby was preceded in death by his son Ty Christopher Barham, grandparents Robert and Emma Blankenship, James L. and Sadie Barham and nephew Jason Michael Barham.

Bobby is survived by his wife, Jacqueline (Harris); sons, Bobby Jr., Chantz; daughters, Taylor, Carlee; mother, Juanita (Sid) Thacker; father, Robert (Lois) Barham, brothers, Tim, Jason; sisters, Sydney Sue, Melissa; grandchildren, Hanna, Parker; mother and father–in-law, Terry Harris, Dave Wamack; and many nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. Bobby worked at Lucent Technologies and for Martin Roofing. He will be sadly missed and forever loved by those who were blessed to know him.

A Funeral Service will be held on Thursday at 1 p.m. at the Pfeifer Funeral Home with Pastor Bryan Andy officiating. Burial will follow in the Obetz Cemetery.

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

Blankenship, Alex E. 35, 26May1969 - 30Apr2005, Columbus, Franklin, OH, OH-272-64-6760

Blankenship, Anna R. 74, 19May1931 - 02Aug2005, Columbus, Franklin, OH, KY-402-58-5780

Blankenship, Bertha 92, 16Sep1911 - 04Nov2003, Columbus, Franklin, OH, OH-273-36-5500

Blankenship, Brandy 19, 10Aug1981 - 14Jun2001, Columbus, Franklin, OH, OH-278-78-0078

Blankenship, Catherine 93, 20Nov1912 - 03Mar2006, Columbus, Franklin, OH, NY-132-20-9620

Blankenship, Clinton Eugene 74, 13Aug1934 - 21May2009, Columbus, Franklin, OH, KY-407-42-1600

Blankenship, Chrystal M. 65, 02Jun1935 - 30Jan2001, Columbus, Franklin, OH, OH-298-30-5577

Blankenship, Delmar 91, 15Jun1909 - 24Dec2000, Columbus, Franklin, OH, PA-160-12-6150

Blankenship, Donald G. 65, 20Apr1938 - 06Sep2003, Columbus, Franklin, OH, OH-287-32-7474

Blankenship, Elmer 64, 30Mar1937 - 16Apr2001, Columbus, Franklin, OH, KY-407-52-5339

Blankenship, Ellen 92, 27Jun1914 - 11Sep2006, Columbus, Franklin, OH, KY-407-66-0464

Blankenship, Frank D. 78, 06Jan1927 - 20Jul2005, Columbus, Franklin, OH, VA-230-34-0632

Blankenship, Gladys I. 87, 02Dec1912 - 09Oct2000, Columbus, Franklin, OH, OH-290-03-0188

Blankenship, Goble 67, 01Dec1932 - 13May2000, Columbus, Franklin, OH, KY-401-42-7455

Blankenship, Harold E. 74, 25Nov1926 - 29Dec2000, Columbus, Franklin, OH, OH-279-20-9484

Blankenship, Halie 80, 29May1921 - 22Mar2002, Columbus, Franklin, OH, WV-236-58-2663

Blankenship, Helen Irene 78, 28Feb1929 - 01Nov2007, Columbus, Franklin, OH, OH-284-24-1010

Blankenship, Jack Thomas 72, 11Jun1936 - 25Nov2008, Columbus, Franklin, OH, WV-236-54-7486

Blankenship, James Lewis 76, 18Apr1930 - 16Feb2007, Columbus, Franklin, OH, OH-271-26-1414

Blankenship, Jearl Lee 63-64, 15Mar1943 - 11Mar2007, Columbus, Franklin, OH, VA-231-52-4419

Blankenship, Mabel P. 99, 24Dec1907 - 04Apr2007, Columbus, Franklin, OH, OH-273-26-8591

Blankenship, Mabel P. 63, 06Jan1940 - 10Aug2003, Columbus, Franklin, OH, WV-235-64-1499

Blankenship, Mary F. 79, 16May1920 - 13Apr2000, Columbus, Franklin, OH, IL-339-20-8016

Blankenship, Melissa J. 28, 06Apr1978 - 30Dec2006, Columbus, Franklin, OH, OH-285-86-7472

Blankenship, Maxine 69, 10Aug1930 - 07Jun2000, Columbus, Franklin, OH, OH-284-24-1011

Blankenship, Miles D. 63, 04May1941 - 31May2004, Columbus, Franklin, OH, VA-223-52-0221

Blankenship, Mildred J. 60, 29Jan1940 - 13Mar2000, Columbus, Franklin, OH, WV/NC-232-70-3717

Blankenship, Ralph William 72-73, 26Jan1934 - 11Jan2007, Columbus, Franklin, OH, OH-289-30-4104

Blankenship, Richard Franklin 64, 05Sep1943 - 09Jun2008, Columbus, Franklin, OH, WV-234-66-7430

Blankenship, Ruby 80, 13Mar1921 - 26May2001, Columbus, Franklin, OH, WV-235-26-4410

Blankenship, Roy E. 66, 25Jul1939 - 05May2006, Columbus, Franklin, OH, OH-268-36-8924

Blankenship, Rosella 68, 08Dec1940 - 19Apr2009, Columbus, Franklin, OH, OH-278-38-4972

Blankenship, Terry M. 38, 27Nov1962 - 06Feb2001, Columbus, Franklin, OH, OH-293-60-1765

Blankenship, Vernon 67, 16Dec1934 - 04Jun2002, Columbus, Franklin, OH, WV/NC-232-56-9752

Blankenship, Troy J. 67, 10Oct1934 - 04Feb2002, Columbus, Franklin, OH, OH-279-30-9910

Blankenship, Thomas W. 30, 18Jul1973 - 18Apr2004, Columbus, Franklin, OH, OH-300-82-3176

Blankenship, Willard 77, 19Dec1926 - 29Nov2004, Columbus, Franklin, OH, KY-407-22-5789

Blankenship, Wanna F. 67, 30Dec1935 - 18Jun2003, Columbus, Franklin, OH, KY-400-46-8728

Blankenship, Walter L. 81, 19Jun1927 - 30Oct2008, Columbus, Franklin, OH, WV-236-28-8368

Blankenship, Wallace 94, 15Dec1905 - 01Feb2000, Columbus, Franklin, OH, WV-235-10-0875

Blankenship, William 79, 12Jan1924 - 25Apr2003, Columbus, Franklin, OH, OH-283-14-7374

Blankenship, William R. 74, 07Jul1928 - 06Jan2003, Columbus, Franklin, OH, OH-298-20-2942

Blankenship, Carl A. 83, 27Nov1919 - 16Jul2003, Galloway, Franklin, OH, OH-300-07-9336

Blankenship, Clifford 66, 22Jun1938 - 01Dec2004, Grove City, Franklin, OH, KY-404-48-8449

Blankenship, Howard 70, 30Dec1934 - 07Apr2005, Grove City, Franklin, OH, OH-279-32-3634

Blankenship, Kandy D. 42-43, 29Jun1960 - 07Jun2003, Grove City, Franklin, OH, OH-284-68-4684

Blankenship, Robert Jackson 73, 12Oct1934 - 28Feb2008, Grove City, Franklin, OH, WV-234-48-2102

Blankenship, Thomasene 63, 22Mar1940 - 03Apr2003, Groveport, Franklin, OH, KY-405-46-4986

Blankenship, Jay O. 74, 02Feb1933 - 22Aug2007, New Albany, Franklin, OH, IN-306-28-4710

Blankenship, Lewis Clyde 64, 25Jun1944 - 08Dec2008, Reynoldsburg, Franklin, OH, AL-421-54-0271

Blankenship, Anna L. 76, 22Apr1924 - 14Jul2000, Westerville, Franklin, OH, OH-279-20-8160

Blankenship, Bessie 84, 14Jul1916 - 31Jul2000, Westerville, Franklin, OH, WV-234-40-8455

Blankenship, Mary A. 86, 08Aug1914 - 28Jun2001, Westerville, Franklin, OH, OH-299-10-2699

Blankenship, Sara Kathryn 96, 12Apr1912 - 20Apr2008, Westerville, Franklin, OH, OH-281-22-8982

Fulton

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

Blankenship, Eleanor L. 63, 07Dec1938 - 26Jun2002, Metamora, Fulton, OH, WV/NC-232-58-3760

Blankenship, Raymond 64, 20Jun1944 - 11Dec2008, Swanton, Fulton, OH, OH-293-36-5862

Gallia

2000, Crown City, Gallia Co., OH, Obituary

Herald-Dispatch, Oct 06, 2000

Daisy Virginia Snow Baisden, 79, of Crown, widow of Carl F. Baisden, died Thursday in Logan General Hospital. She was a homemaker.

Survivors include one daughter, Shirley Blankenship of Amherstdale; and one sister, Anna Mae Wilds of West Palm Beach, Fla.

Funeral 1 p.m. Saturday at Krantz-McNeely Funeral Home, Man; burial in Highland Memory Gardens, Godby.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2007, Crown City, Gallia Co., OH, Obituary

Herald-Dispatch, Feb 05, 2007

Christine Sue Fields Galloway, 36, of Crown City, Ohio, passed away Wednesday, January 31, 2007, at home. Funeral services will be noon Tuesday, February 6, 2007, at Schneider-Griffin Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Union Hill Cemetery.

Christine was born December 4, 1970, in Dearborn, Mich., a daughter of Bill and Bonnie Blankenship Fields. She was a certified nursing aide in the Mother-Baby Unit at Cabell Huntington Hospital. Chris was a devoted mother, loving daughter and sister. Chris was an outgoing, bubbly free spirit who never knew a stranger. She touched the lives of all who knew her and brought much joy and laughter to her family and friends. Chris was preceded in death by her paternal grandmother, Betty Fields Thompson; and her maternal grandfather, Herman Ray Blankenship.

In addition to her parents, Chris is survived by her two sons, Christopher Aaron "Cheech" and Seth Tyler Galloway; one brother, William Todd Fields and his wife Lisa, along with their two sons, Willie and Logan of Deshler, Ohio; one sister, Cheryl Ann Fields of Chesapeake, Ohio; her grandmother, Ernestine Blankenship Pine of Proctorville, Ohio; her grandfather, Jim and Carol Thompson of Burlington, Ohio; her aunts and uncles, Phillip and Debi Blankenship and family, Sabrina and Jackie Smithers and family, Dean and Betty Fields and family, Linda and Dickie Gates and family, Evelyn Wells and family, and Carol and Bob Miller and family; and numerous friends who will miss her every day.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2005, Gallipolis, Gallia Co., OH, Obituary

Herald-Dispatch, Mar 29, 2005

William Eugene Russell, 52, of Gallipolis, widower of Becky Blankenship Russell, died Monday in Holzer Medical Center. He was a certified appliance technician at York TV and Appliance. Funeral 1 p.m. Friday, Willis Funeral Home, Gallipolis; burial in Centenary Cemetery.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

+2009, Gallipolis, Gallia Co., OH, Funeral

Herald-Dispatch, Aug 18, 2009

Joyce Blankenship, 78, of Gallipolis, wife of Roy Wesley Blankenship, died Sunday at home. She was a schoolteacher and school bus driver.

Funeral service 2 p.m. Thursday, Willis Funeral Home, Gallipolis; burial at Centenary Cemetery. Visitation from 6 to 9 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. www.willisfuneralhome.com.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

+2009, Gallipolis, Gallia Co., OH, Funeral

Point Pleasant Register (WV) August 18, 2009, Page: A3

Joyce Blankenship, 78, went to join her Lord in Heaven on Sunday, Aug. 16, 2009 at her home. She was born July 3, 1931.

A funeral service will be 2 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 20 at the Willis Funeral Home in Gallipolis, Ohio with Pastor Jim Chapman officiating. Burial will follow in Centenary Cemetery.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

+2009, Gallipolis, Gallia Co., OH, Obituary

http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=40837616

Portsmouth Daily Times, 18 August 2009 (Tuesday)

Joyce Blankenship, 78, went to join her Lord in Heaven on Sunday, Aug. 16, 2009, at her home. Born July 3, 1931, Joyce was the daughter of the late Walter "Watt" B. Howerton and Ilma O. Osborne Howerton of South Portsmouth, Ky. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and sister, as well as a long-time member of Northup Baptist Church in Gallipolis, Ohio, where she played piano and organ. She was a 1949 graduate of McKell High School in South Portsmouth, Ky., and attended Ashland Junior College in Ashland, Ky., and Portsmouth Business College in Portsmouth, Ohio. She spent time as a school teacher, a school bus driver and worked at the Ohio State University extension office.

Also preceding her in death were three sisters, Margery E. Howerton, Ada June Howerton Ramey and Iva Mae Howerton Metzler; and a stillborn grandson, Christopher Keith Johnson.

She is survived by her loving husband of 55 years, Roy Wesley Blankenship; two daughters, Vicki L. (Steven) Johnson of Lancaster and Lisa K. (Anthony) Mulholand of Bidwell; two sons, Roy Keith (Sue) Blankenship of Gallipolis and Gary A. (Kathy) Blankenship of Little Hocking; three brothers, David W. (Mary) Howerton of Felicity, Ohio, Jerry I. (Ellen) Howerton of Maloneton, Ky., and John P. (Betty) Howerton of South Portsmouth, Ky.; 13 grandchildren, Cory Johnson, Dustin Johnson, Cari (Cory) Perroud, Nicholas Mulholand, Christie Blankenship, Andrew Blankenship, Cayla (Ryan) Watson, Brody Blankenship, Zachary Blankenship, Casee (Nicholas) George, Aaron Mulholand, Richelle Blankenship and Hannah Blankenship; and four great-grandchildren, Austin and Aubrei Perroud, Collin Watson and Olivia Lawrence.

A funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 20, 2009, at the Willis Funeral Home in Gallipolis, with Pastor Jim Chapman officiating. Burial will follow in Centenary Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home on Wednesday from 6 to 9 p.m. Pallbearers will be grandsons Cory Johnson, Dustin Johnson, Andrew Blankenship, Zachary Blankenship, Aaron Mulholand, Nicholas Mulholand. Honorary pallbearer is Brody Blankenship currently serving in the U.S. Navy.

+2006, Patriot, Gallia Co., OH, Obituary

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Jennifer Blankenship 55, Patriot, Ohio, passed away at her residence Wednesday, October 25, 2006. She was born July 5, 1951, daughter of Lorraine Bryant Howell, Vinton, Ohio, and the late Earl Bryant.

In addition to her father, Earl Bryant, she was preceded in death by a son, Kevin Ray Blankenship, 2002; and sister, Lisa Houck, 2006.

She married Roger Blankenship, January 23, 1979, at Vinton, and he survives with two sons and a daughter; Keith (Debbie) Eleam, Vinton, OH, Roger (Amanda) Blankenship, Wellston, OH, Renee Lynn (Sean) Drake, Clarksville, TN. And five grandchildren: Abbie and Andrew Eleam, Roman Blankenship, Austin and Haden Drake. Also surviving in addition to her mother and step-father, Lorraine and Charles Howell, are a brother and sister; Steve (Judy) Bryant, Lewistown, PA, Robin (Randy) Rice, Vinton, Ohio

Funeral Services will be 2:00 PM., Sunday, in the Vinton Baptist Church, 11818 SR 160, Vinton, with Rev. Marvin Sallee and Rev. Heath Jenkins officiating. Burial will be in the Vinton Memorial Park.

Roger Dale Blankenship – b.23Oct1951 – Vinton, OH: https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:KTS8-Q3J

Relatives - Amanda L. Blankenship, Casey Blankenship, David Blankenship, Jennifer Ellen Blankenship, Kevin R. Blankenship.

2008, Patriot, Gallia Co., OH, Obituary

The Logan Banner, (WV) - March 12, 2008

Elmer R. Smith, 85, of Patriot, Ohio, went home to be with the Lord Saturday, March 8, 2008, at Holzer Medical Center. Born November 22, 1922, in Mingo County, he was a son of the late Leonard and Alice McDonald Smith.

Also preceding him in death was his wife, Lura B. Harrison Smith; sister, Frances Blankenship; three brothers, Willie, Arthur and Dorsil Smith, and a daughter-in-law, Annie Mae Richards Smith.

Elmer was a retired farmer and coal miner. He enjoyed hunting and fishing. He was a member of the United Mine Workers of America. A World War II Army Veteran, he served in the Burma Theater with Merrill's Marauders. He faithfully attended several area churches, including Salem Baptist Church, Centerpoint Baptist Church, where he served as a deacon, and Sunday School superintendent, Old Emory Church, Nebo Church, Silver Memorial Baptist Church, and Centenary Church.

Survivors include five children, to which he was a loving, caring, and praying father, Michael, David, and Doug Smith, and Sharon (Roger) Evans, all of Gallipolis, Ohio, and Sandra (Paul) Vergez of Colorado Springs, Colo.; eight grandchildren, Amy Beth Pearce, Hubbell and Boeing Smith and Makayland and Marshall Evans, all of Gallipolis, and Chris, Brian and Laura Vergez of Colorado Springs; three sisters, Ellen Simpson of Tennessee, Pearl Vinson of Buckhannon and Lena Maye of Zephyr Hills, Fla.; a sister-in-law, Martha Smith of Silver Springs, Fla., and several nieces and nephews.

Services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, March 13, at the Waugh-Halley-Wood Funeral Home in Gallipolis with Pastor Charles Curry, Pastor Ishmael Smith, Pastor Phil Taylor officiating. Burial will follow in Salem Cemetery with Military Graveside Rites by the Gallia County Veterans Funeral Detail.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

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

Blankenship, Lenard 99, 18Feb1902 - 03Nov2001, Bidwell, Gallia, OH, WV/NC-232-14-8747

Blankenship, Gleama Joyce 78, 03Jul1931 - 16Aug2009, Gallipolis, Gallia, OH, OH-302-26-3679

Blankenship, Jennifer E. 55, 05Jul1951 - 25Oct2006, Patriot, Gallia, OH, VA-230-76-4279

Geauga

2006, Chardon, Geauga Co., OH, Obituary

The News Herald , 3/2/2006 , Willoughby OH

Services for Charles Vincent Lapham, 75, of Chardon, a retired salesman, will be 11 a.m. Friday at St. Mary's Catholic Church, 400 North St., Chardon.

Mr. Lapham died Feb. 27, 2006, in Chardon. Born Oct. 16, 1930, in Painesville, he lived in Cleveland Heights before moving to Chardon 31 years ago. He was a 4th degree Knights of Columbus member. Mr. Lapham worked as a salesman for Wolf for eight years before his retirement in 2003. Prior to that he worked for Diamond Shamrock Corp.

Survivors are his wife, Patricia; children, Chuck, Mary P., Karen Hammer, Denise Blankenship, Joel and Noreen; brother, Ronald; 23 grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his daughter, Sheila Lapham; father, Clarence Lapham; and mother, Florence (Couhig) Lapham.

Friends may call from 2 to 5 and 6 to 8 p.m. today at Schulte & Mahon-Murphy Funeral Home, 5252 Mayfield Road, Lyndhurst. The Rev. Thomas C. Gilles of St. Mary Church in Chardon will officiate at services. Burial will be in All Souls Cemetery in Chardon Township.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2004, Hambden Township, Geauga Co., OH, Obituary

The News Herald , 4/20/2004 , Willoughby OH

Funeral services for Leo A. Blankenship, 42, of Hambden Township, will be 11 a.m. Thursday at Burr Funeral Home, 116 South St. (Route 44, 500 feet south of Route 6/Chardon Square), Chardon.

Mr. Blankenship died April 17, 2004, in Mentor. Born Nov. 15, 1961, at Geauga Regional Hospital in Claridon Township, he was a life-long area resident. He enjoyed bowling and fishing. He played softball for the Chardon Eagles teams for many years. His greatest joy was spending time with his family and friends. He was always there when they needed him. Mr. Blankenship was a warehouseman for Caster Connection in Chardon for one year. He formerly worked at Chardon Metals.

Survivors are his mother, Nancy (Don) Dull of Hambden Township; brother, Dewey (Mary) Blankenship of Hambden Township, Michael Dull of South Carolina and Glenn (Gina) Blankenship of Texas; sister, Melissa (Eric) Holben of Chagrin Falls; aunt, Lynne (Van) Dull of Chardon; and several nieces and nephews.

His father, Dewey Blankenship Sr.; and brother, Allen Dull, are deceased.

Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. George Snyder of Chardon Kingdom Hall will officiate at services. Burial will be in Shadyside Cemetery in Auburn Township.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

+2007, Middlefield Twp., Geauga Co., OH, Obituary

The News Herald , 1/9/2007 , Willoughby OH

Funeral services for Ethel Claar, 88, a homemaker, of Middlefield Township, will be 11 a.m. Wednesday at Maple View Mennonite Church 14890 Burton Windsor Road, Burton.

Mrs. Claar died Jan. 7, 2007, at her residence. She was born Sept. 7, 1918, in Corinne, W. Va. to Vincent and Armedia (Stacy) Blankenship, she had been an area resident since 1951. She was a member of the Maple View Mennonite Church in Burton. She also enjoyed crocheting. Mrs. Claar retired of after 10 years from LFE Corp. in Chesterland.

Survivors are her sons, Delmar Gene (Karen) Claar of Burton, and Vincent Allen (Barb) Claar of Middlefield; daughter, Bonnie Lou Haynes of Houma, La.; six grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren, and three great-great-grandchildren; sister, Clemma Jones of Texas

She is preceded in death by her husband whom she married Oct. 27, 1939, in Newry, Pa., Walter James Claar; parents; brothers, Alex, Jess, Napoleon, Dewey, Clarence, Thomas and Troy; sisters, Bertha Hicks, Belle Markland, and Laverna Byrd.

Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at the church. Pastor Doug Yoder of Maple View Mennonite Church will officiate the services. Burial will be in Western Reserve Memorial Gardens, Chesterland.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2007, Montville, Geauga Co., OH, Obituary

http://www.news-herald.com/articles/2007/02/15/obituaries/17852191.txt

Funeral services for Jenny (Wynell) Kuhn, 67, of Montville, will be 11 a.m. Saturday at Lakeside Baptist Church, 306 Fairport Harbor Nursery Road, Painesville.

Mrs. Kuhn died Feb. 14, 2007, at Jefferson Healthcare in Jefferson. Born April 1, 1939, in Decatur, Ala., she had lived in Painesville Township before moving to Montville five years ago. She enjoyed crocheting, playing music on a bass guitar and singing. She was devoted to raising her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren, especially her great-grandson, Nate.

Survivors are her husband, Kenneth; children, Brenda Butts of Mentor, Billy (Laura) Williams of Ashtabula Harbor, Steve (Patty) Williams of Leroy, and Harley (Mindy) Kuhn of Madison; 12 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; brothers, Bill (Bobbie Jean) Blankenship and Eddie (Sharon) Blankenship; and sisters, Becky (Jack) Bosworth and Sheila (Winn) Cunningham.

She was preceded in death by her great-grandson, Mason Osborne; first husband, Ronald Gene Williams; parents, Howard and Cecile Blankenship; brothers, Judd Blankenship, James Haskell Blankenship, and Ernie Dale Blankenship; and sisters, Katherine "Kitten" Plymel and Linda Blankenship.

Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Friday at the Johnson Funeral Home, 368 Mentor Ave., (opposite Lake Erie College), Painesville. The Rev. Arlie Spargur will officiate the services. Burial will be in Williams Cemetery in Leroy.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

Greene

+2007, Beavercreek, Greene Co., OH, Obituary

https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/dayton/name/harold-blankenship-obituary?id=27880069

Harold G. Blankenship, age 80 of Beavercreek, passed away Friday, July 20, 2007 at Hospice of Dayton. Harold was born in Hazard, KY on Jan. 16, 1927 to the late Claude and Mabel (Thompson) Blankenship.

Harold served in the U.S. Navy in the South Pacific in WW II, he retired from Dayton Power and Light Co., with 40 years of service.

He was preceded in death by his wife of 59 years, Jeri in July of 2006, 2 sons Steven and Jeffery, great-granddaughter Frances Nickel and 2 sisters Jewel Davis and Helen Bond.

Harold is survived by his son and daughter-in-Jaw Michael and Cynthia Blankenship of Kettering, daughter and son-in-law Connie and James Nickel of Brookville, 5 grandchildren Lee (Christine) Nickel, Sean Nickel, Brandi Mantia Julie Blankenship and Stacy Blankenship and 3 great-grandchildren Makayla Mantia, Alexandra Nickel and Olivia Nickel.

Funeral services will be at 10:30 am, on Tuesday, July 24, 2007 with Pastr Rob Wackerman officiating at the Sanner Funeral Home, 800 SO. Alex Rd., West Carrollton. Burial will follow at Evergreen Cemetery, West Carrollton.

+2009, Paintersville, Greene Co., OH, Obituary

http://www.claywestvirginia.com/, May 10 2009

Lauretta Osborne Blankenship, 66, of Paintersville, OH, passed away Thursday, May 7, 2009, at home surrounded by her family. She was preceded in death by her parents, Mack and Becky Osborne; sister, Meryle Rodgers of Tampa, FL; brothers, Bud Osborne of Tampa, FL, Doy Osborne of Wellston, OH, and Hollis Osborne of Clay, WV.

Lauretta is survived by her husband, Terry Blankenship of Paintersville, OH; sons, William Gerald (Junior) Stewart and wife, Angie, of Bellbrook, OH, and Terry Evan Blankenship and friend, Beth, of Crested Butte, Colorado; special niece and caregiver, Shirley Porter of Paintersville, OH, and special nephew, John Rose of Tampa; grandchildren, Tyler, Trey, Savannah, and Sierra Stewart, and three great-grandchildren, Sawyer, Tanner, and Saige Stewart, all of Bellbrook; brother, John Osborne of Tampa; sisters, Anna Faye (Kackie) Rose of Tampa, FL, Eva Lee Williams (Tommy) of Tampa, Starling (George) Birchfield of Charleston, and Pearl (Tea) Paxton of Wallback; special friend and coupon buddy, Barb Butler. A special thanks to Dr. Robert Barker and staff at Acute Care Consultants for all the loving care over the years.

A private viewing and service will be held at Wilson-Shamblin-Smith Funeral Home, Clay, on Sunday, May 10, 2009. Burial will be in the Blankenship-Osborne Cemetery at Valley Fork, WV.

From: Walter Jenny, Jr. wjenny(at)oklahoma.net

+2009, Paintersville, Greene Co., OH, Funeral

Charleston Gazette (WV) - May 10, 2009

Lauretta Blankenship , 66, of Paintersville, Ohio, died May 7, 2009. A private service will be held today at Wilson-Shamblin-Smith Funeral Home, Clay. Burial will be at Blankenship -Osbourne Cemetery, Valley Fork.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

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

Blankenship, Rhoda S. 97, 15Aug1910 - 30Oct2007, Fairborn, Greene, OH, KY-400-32-0231

Blankenship, Curtis N. 66, 05May1935 - 03Apr2002, Xenia, Greene, OH, OH-269-30-3607

Blankenship, Lauretta 66, 16Mar1943 - 07May2009, Xenia, Greene, OH, WV-233-68-3520

Guernsey

+2004, Kimbolton, Guernsey Co., OH, Obituary

http://production.daily-jeff.com/obituaries/2004/07/27/elmer-e-blankenship-sr-1923-2004

Elmer E. Blankenship Sr., 81, of Kimbolton, died Sunday (July 25, 2004) at his home. He was born April 26, 1923, in Short Pole, W.Va., son of the late Enos and Darkus (Kennedy) Blankenship.

Mr. Blankenship retired from Peabody Coal Co., where he served as a supervisor. He was a U.S. Navy veteran, having served in World War II. He liked playing guitar and singing, and enjoyed fishing and family get-togethers.

He was preceded in death by three brothers, Richard Blankenship Jr., infant, and Estel M. and Franklin R. Blankenship; and a sister, Maxie May Lockard.

He leaves his wife, Martha Steele Blankenship, whom he married July 7, 1941; four sons, Elmer E. (Brenda) Blankenship Jr., Charles F. (Sherry) Blankenship, Ronnie L. (Christal), all of Kimbolton, Chris P. (Becky) of Tuscalusa, Ala.; three daughters, Ruth C. Graves of Columbus, Mrs. Tom (Linda D.) Williamson of Cambridge, Mrs. Ed (Delores J.) Furbee of Kimbolton; 21 grandchildren; 33 great-grandchildren; a great-great-grandchild; four brothers, Walter L. (Lois) Blankenship, Theodore (Gladys) Blankenship, Jesse J. (Felica) Blankenship, and C. Wetzel (Francell) Blankenship; and sisters, Nadine Freeman, Ila Kate Katie Berry-McGuinness and Peggy Sue Sweatman.

Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at Addy Funeral Home, Newcomerstown, where services will follow at 8 p.m. with the Rev. Darren Shafer officiating. Burial will be in Center Cemetery, Cambridge.

2009, Salesville, Guernsey Co., OH, Obituary

http://www.the-daily-record.com/news/article/4673254 , September 22, 2009,

The Rev. Manuel W. Tanner, 81, of Salesville, formerly of Rittman, went home to be with the Lord Sunday, Sept. 20, 2009, at his home. He was born Feb. 17, 1928, in Clay County, W.Va., to Jink and Nancy (Starcher) Tanner and had lived in Rittman from 1964-91. He moved to Salesville in 1991. He was a U.S. Army veteran of the Korean War and was the founder of Enterprise Baptist Church in Rittman. He was employed at the Schrader-Bellows Co. in Wadsworth for 25 years, retiring in 1990, and was a former coal miner in West Virginia.

Surviving are children, Dusty (Theresa) Tanner of Quaker City, Sheila (David) Wyatt of Rittman and Jill (Raymond) Blankenship of Salesville; 12 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; a sister, Violet Moore of Liverpool, W.Va.; a stepsister, Lynn Good of Orrville; and a special friend, Phyllis Blondheim of Salesville. His wife, Elizabeth Tanner, died in 1998.

Services will be Wednesday, Sept. 23, at 11 a.m. at Rittman Community Free Will Baptist Church, 354 Main St., with the Rev. John W. Castle officiating. Burial will be in Rittman Cemetery.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

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

Blankenship, Betty E. 74, 22Oct1934 - 06Mar2009, Kimbolton, Guernsey, OH, OH-285-30-6922

Blankenship, Brenda K. 63, 03Sep1943 - 29Apr2007, Kimbolton, Guernsey, OH, OH-280-38-1344

Blankenship, Elmer E. 81, 26Apr1923 - 25Jul2004, Kimbolton, Guernsey, OH, WV-236-28-8293

Hamilton

2003, Anderson Twp., Hamilton Co., OH, Obituary

http://dunes.cincinnati.com , 6/24/2003

Blankenship, Clara Marie, aunt of Charles Kenneth (Helen) Snider, Courtney and Beth Price and Amy (Mike) Young, cousin of Ruth Grover. Age 91 years. June 22, 2003. Residence Anderson Township, Ohio, formerly of Phoenix, Arizona and Bethel, Ohio.

Private Graveside service at the convenience of the family. Kennedy-Stevens Funeral Home, Bethel serving the family.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2002, Cincinnati, Hamilton Co., OH, Obituary

http://dunes.cincinnati.com , 12/9/2002 

Blankenship, Noel E., beloved husband of Lanta Blankenship (nee King), loving father of Troy (Linda) Blankenship and Karen (Kevin) Wuest, dear grandfather of Nathan and Matthew Blankenship and Bradley and Nicholas Wuest, beloved son of the late Luster and Elva (nee Perkins) Blankenship, brother of Leon Blankenship, Mary Privett, Alta Maxey, Lois Brady, Charlene Knapp and Bertie Paul and the late Noah, Harley, Ovie Blankenship and Beulah Henderson. Also survived by many nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. On Sunday, December 8 at 65 years of age.

Visitation on Tuesday at Meyer (Bridgetown) Funeral Home, 5864 Bridgetown Road from 5-8 P.M.. Funeral service Wednesday at the funeral home at 11 A.M.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

+2003, Cincinnati, Hamilton Co., OH, Obituary

http://dunes.cincinnati.com , 2/4/2003 

Blankenship, Vaughn, beloved husband of Goldie Blankenship, dear father of Michael (Kathleen) Blankenship, grandfather of Rhonda (Ray) Lamping, Michelle (Leonard) Liwosz and Amy Blankenship, great-grandfather of Natalie and Dallas Lamping, brother-in-law of Opal Johnston. Monday, February 3, 2003, age 87.

Friends may call at the Hodapp Funeral Home, 7401 Vine St., Carthage, Wednesday from 12 Noon until time of funeral service at 1 P.M.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2004, Cincinnati, Hamilton Co., OH, Obituary

http://dunes.cincinnati.com , 4/17/2004 

Blankenship, Dorothy Ellen. Beloved wife of Herman Blankenship. Dear mother of Robert (Judy) Stout. Stepmother of Helmut and Walter Hess, Brenda Edwards, Melissa Vanlandingham, William and Patricia Blankenship. Dorothy is also survived by grandchildren Steve, Randy, Robby and Monte Stout, Christine Witsken, Anna Selena Hess, Megan Edwards, Emily, Laura, and Aaron Vanlandingham and Andrew Blankenship, ten great grandchildren and one great great grandchild. Friends may call at Tredway-Pollitt

Funeral Home Monday 5-8 P.M. Tuesday 9 A.M. until time of service 10 A.M. at the South Norwood Church of Christ (Hudson Ave. & Madison Ave., Norwood).

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2005, Cincinnati, Hamilton Co., OH,

Lexington Herald-Leader (KY) - March 2, 2005

Mauda Lou Blankenship, 50, Cincinnati, OH, formerly of Breathitt Co., died Mon., Feb. 28, 2005.

Funeral, Thurs. 10 am, Breathitt Funeral Home Chapel.

[SSDI, 18Apr1954 - 28Feb2005]

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

+2006, Cincinnati, Hamilton Co., OH, Obituary

http://dunes.cincinnati.com , 1/12/2006  

www.paulyoungfuneralhome.com

Blankenship William R. Beloved husband of the late Esther (nee Downey) Blankenship; Devoted father of Ronald (Ann) Blankenship and Fay (Elwood) Patrick; Loving grandfather of Amanda Schmidt, Eric Blankenship, Matthew Patrick, and John Patrick; Great grandfather of Colin and Meghan Schmidt; Uncle of Opal Wendelgast. Residence Cincinnati. Passed away on January 10, 2006 at the age of 94.

Visitation will be held on Friday from 1-2 P.M. at the Paul R. Young Funeral Home, 7345 Hamilton Ave., Mt. Healthy. Funeral services will begin at 2 P.M. at the funeral home. Burial will immediately follow at Crown Hill Memorial Park.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2006, Cincinnati, Hamilton Co., OH, Obituary

http://dunes.cincinnati.com , 9/9/2006 

Blankenship, James "Ed''. Devoted husband of the late Myrtle Jean Blankenship. Beloved father of Wanda (Larry) Wells and Sonny (Cathy) Lee. Loving grandfather of Debbie (Eric) Liechty, Larry (Amy) Wells,Jr., Tara (Jeff) Myers, Samson Alexsander and several great grandchildren. Dear brother of Bob,Herman and the late Opal and Jr. Suddenly September 8, 2006. Age 75 years.

Friends may call at Chas. A. Miller Sons Funeral Home, 4138 Hamilton Avenue at Knowlton Street, Northside, Monday 9:30 A.M. until time of funeral service at 11 A.M.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

+2009, Cincinnati, Hamilton Co., OH, Obituary

http://dunes.cincinnati.com , 4/20/2009 

Blankenship, Julie Pauline (nee Nevin). Age 87. Beloved wife for 68 Years to William Monroe Blankenship. Passed away Friday April 17, 2009.

Devoted mother of William Paul Blankenship (David J. Glaser), Judy Ann (the late James C.) Flora, Virginia Lee (Bobby Gene) Benjamin, Yvonne Lynn Pack and Carla Dianne Pucke. Surived by 12 loving (1 deceased) grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren and 1 great-grandchild. Pauline Was born Nov. 17, 1921 and grew up in Madeira.

Visitation at Mihovk-Rosenacker Funeral Home 10211 Plainfield Rd. (just south of Glendale-Milford Rd.) Weds. 4/22 from 10:00 AM until time of service at 11:00 AM. www.nmrfh.com.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2009, Cincinnati, Hamilton Co., OH, Obituary

http://dunes.cincinnati.com , 5/10/2009 

Blankenship, Edna (nee Mehne). Beloved wife of the late Buck Blankenship. Devoted mother of Lonnie (Diane) Centers and Jeannie Cox. Loving grandmother and great grandmother. Member of Eastern Star Seven Hills chapter 589. Member of Ladies Auxiliary American Legion unit 554, Passe Chapeau Salon 115 of 8/40. Passed away May 9, 2009 at the age of 85.

Friends may call at the Vorhis and Ryan Funeral Home, 11365 Springfield Pike, Springdale OH, Monday, May 11, 2009, from 11 am until time of funeral service at 1 pm.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2009, Cincinnati, Hamilton Co., OH, Obituary

www.cincinnati.com , 11/11/2009

Presutto, Joseph J. devoted husband of the late Laura Blankenship Presutto. Loving father of Donna Presutto. Dear brother of Gino and Benjamin Presutto. Died November 10, 2009.

Visitation Thursday at St. Antoninus Church (corner of Julmar and Linneman) from 9:30 AM until the celebration of the Mass of Christian Burial at 10:30 AM.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2009, Cincinnati, Hamilton Co., OH, Obituary

http://dunes.cincinnati.com , 12/5/2009

Knapp, Lee Beloved husband of Charlene (Nee: Blankenship) Knapp. Loving father of Carl (Elizabeth) Brock, Tammy (Jamie) Miracle, Dennis and Donald (Rachel) Knapp. Cherished grandfather of seven and great-grandfather of five. Devoted son of the late Gladys (Nee: Roberts) and step-son of the late Henry Smith. Dear brother Ellimay Perfect, Carrie Roessler, Betty Cunningham, and the late Mildred Poye. Dec. 2nd, 2009. Age 70.

Visitation will be held on Monday, Dec. 7th, from 10:00 a.m. until time of the service at 1:00 p.m. at Radel Funeral Home, 4122 Glenway Ave., 45205, 921-4512.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2005, Cincinnati, Hamilton Co., OH, Obituary

http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/louisville/obituary.aspx?page=lifestory&pid=3010114

Published in The Courier-Journal on Jan. 7, 2005

Robert, Sr., "Don," Popp, 72, of Cincinnati, OH, passed away Tuesday, January 4, 2005.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Roy L. and Juanita Popp; a brother, Billy Popp; and a sister, Patsy Blankenship.

He was the beloved husband of Catherine (Davis) Popp; dear father of Terry Popp (Diane), Rita Evans (Jule), Robert Popp Jr. (Angela), Paula Stacy (Larry), Paul Popp (Chrystal) and Brian Popp (Holly); cherished grandfather of 15; great-grandfather of five; and loving brother of Margie Grimes, Nancy Jones, Gwyne Eiesman, Brenda Pate and Jerry Popp.

His funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. Monday, January 10, 2005, at Vorhis Funeral Home, 11365 Springfield Pike, Springfield, OH, with burial in Woodside Cemetery in Middletown, OH.

2008, Kenwood, Hamilton Co., OH, Obituary

http://dunes.cincinnati.com , 9/19/2008 

Robbie Blankenship, 80 of Kenwood, widow of Woodford Blankenship passed Wed. Sept.17, 2008. Loving Mother of; daughter, Bonnie Blankenship, Two sons Jerold (Terri) and Robert (Linda) Blankenship. 7 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren also survive. Services are private.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

+2008, Montgomery, Hamilton Co., OH, Obituary

The LaFollette Press, July 17, 2008

Pearl Ethel Blankenship Riggs, 88, passed away July 11. She was born and raised in Campbell County and was a long time resident of Ohio, spending many years in Norwood, and the last 14 years in Montgomery. She was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints

She was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph A. (Bert) Riggs; her parents, James Fowler and Laura Stephens Blankenship; three sisters and one brother.

She is survived by her sons, Ronnie J. Riggs and wife, Paralee, and Joseph W. Riggs and wife, Shirley; grandchildren, Darren and Connie Riggs, Darla and Del Cabe, Kendall and Bekki Riggs, J.D. and Debbie Riggs, Neil and Jennifer Riggs, Danae, Daniel, Michael, Phillip, and LeeAnn Riggs, 14 great-grandchildren; several nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Graveside services and interment were held July 16 in the Woodlawn Cemetery.

2007, Norwood, Hamilton Co., OH, Obituary

http://dunes.cincinnati.com , 8/27/2007  

Blankenship, Levi Buck. Beloved husband of Edna Blankenship (nee Mehne); devoted father of Paul M. (Alyce) Blankenship, Jeannie (Larry) Cooper, and Lonney (Diane) Centers; dear grandfather of Dee (Rick) Kern, and Buddy Shackleford; great grandfather of Jessica Kern; brother of Effie Davis. Passed away Friday, August 24, 2007. Age 84 years. Lifelong resident of Norwood. Lifetime member of the American Legion, Norwood Post #123, 40/8 Voiture 29, VFW Post 6979. Buck was a Union Carpenter.

Friends may call at Vorhis & Ryan Funeral Home 5501 Montgomery Rd., Norwood Tuesday, August 28, 2007 from 11 A.M. until time of funeral service at 12 Noon.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

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

Blankenship, Betty J. 70, 19Jan1934 - 10Mar2004, Cincinnati, Hamilton, OH, WV-234-46-5965

Blankenship, Clara M. 91, 08Mar1912 - 22Jun2003, Cincinnati, Hamilton, OH, OH-288-09-1298

Blankenship, Edna Marie 85, 05Mar1924 - 09May2009, Cincinnati, Hamilton, OH, OH-297-12-9725

Blankenship, Harold C. 87, 29Apr1914 - 20Feb2002, Cincinnati, Hamilton, OH, KY-401-22-0859

Blankenship, James E. 75, 16Mar1931 - 08Sep2006, Cincinnati, Hamilton, OH, OH-273-26-4023

Blankenship, Levi Buck 84, 29Nov1922 - 24Aug2007, Cincinnati, Hamilton, OH, WV-235-26-7830

Blankenship, Noel E. 65, 01Apr1937 - 08Dec2002, Cincinnati, Hamilton, OH, OH-283-34-6230

Blankenship, Robbie 80, 01Mar1928 - 17Sep2008, Cincinnati, Hamilton, OH, OH-272-20-7883

Blankenship, Sarah S. 103, 27Mar1897 - 25Apr2000, Cincinnati, Hamilton, OH, OH-284-46-1950

Blankenship, William V. 87, 11Mar1915 - 03Feb2003, Cincinnati, Hamilton, OH, OH-269-10-1103

Blankenship, William R. 94-95, 31Jan1911 - 10Jan2006, Cincinnati, Hamilton, OH, OH-269-16-5343

Blankenship, Dorothy E. 74, 26Mar1930 - 15Apr2004, Cincinnati, Hamilton, OH, KY-404-32-9547

Hardin

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

Blankenship, William E. 73, 26Jun1928 - 13Nov2001, Kenton, Hardin, OH, OH-279-22-8854

Harrison

2002, Cadiz, Harrison Co., OH,

http://www.genealogybuff.com/oh/harrison/webbbs_config.pl/noframes/read/3 ,

Nora Kathleen "Kate" Blankenship, 85, Cadiz, died May 24, 2002 at Harrison Community Hospital, Cadiz. She was born March 17 1917 in Jewett, a daughter of the late George D. Lucas and Frances Mary Conway Lucas. She was a retired cook for Willow Restaurant and the former Airport Restaurant and former employee of the former Scio Pottery Company. She was Lutheran.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Paul Camden Blankenship; and a daughter Mary Ann Sowers DiGenova.

Surviving are two sons, Wayne Blankenship of Cadiz and Sam Carrouthers of Breeman, Indiana; three daughters, Linna Poole of Wintersville, Barbara Shannon and Candy Sickle both of Cadiz; 14 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren; a sister Marguerite Flowers of Wheeling, W.Va.; special friends Faye Basnett, Cris Stinard and Bree, Delores Ruckman and Ruth Blackburn.

Private service will be held at the convenience of the family with Pastor Ted Davis officiating. Burial at Fairview Cemetery, Jewett.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

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

Blankenship, Nora K. 85, 17Mar1917 - 24May2002, Cadiz, Harrison, OH, OH-294-20-9188

Highland

2005, Hillsboro, Highland Co., OH,

Herald-Dispatch, Nov 23, 2005

Ray Joseph Blankenship, 96, of Hillsboro, husband of Helena McCoy Blankenship, died Monday in Highland District Hospital. He was a retired shoe cutter for U.S. Shoe Company. Funeral service 1 p.m. Saturday, Phillips Funeral Home, Ironton; burial in Woodland Cemetery, Ironton. Visitation one hour before service at the funeral home.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2006, Hillsboro, Highland Co., OH, Obituary

Herald-Dispatch, Jun 13, 2006

Helena Blankenship, 93, of Hillsboro, widow of Ray J. Blankenship, died Friday. She was a retired clerk from the Ross County Auditor's Office. Funeral service will be 2 p.m. Thursday at Phillips Funeral Home, Ironton; burial follows at Woodland Cemetery, Ironton.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2009, Hillsboro, Highland Co., OH, Obituary

http://www.swvatoday.com/news/article/obituaries_for_the_week_of_dec._16_from_the_richlands_news_press_and_clinch/6498/

Ernest Emory Rose, age 77, of Hillsboro, Ohio, died Thurs. evening, Dec. 3, 2009 at Highland District Hospital. He was born May 18, 1932, in Buchanan County, VA, a son of the late J. H. and Rosa (Davis) Rose. He was a United States Army veteran of the Korean War, and was an avid outdoorsman. Having worked in coal mines before his military service, he and his brother Marvin Rose owned and operated Rose Brothers Cement Construction Company in Miamisburg for many years. On Sept. 19, 1953, in Abington, VA, he married his wife of 56 years, Lois (Cline) Rose, who survives.

He is also survived by three children, Randall Rose of Kentucky, David L. Rose and his wife Joy of Carlisle, Dennis W. Rose and his wife Leatha “Lea Ann” of Lebanon, six grandchildren, Angie Rose of Middletown, Rebecca Ann Rose and Adam J. Rose of Lebanon, Alisha (Mike) Cook, Sarah Rose and Bethany Rose, all of Carlisle, three great grandchildren, Caden Cook, Katelynn Cook, Kailey Cook, two brothers, Marvin Rose and Don Rose, and four sisters, Arizona Rose-Joyce, Valerie Rose, Maxine Rose-Brown and Juanita Rose-Blankenship.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a granddaughter, Christina Rose, two brothers, George Rose and Eugene Rose, and three sisters, Della Rose-Osborne, Naomi Rose-Niklas and Ruby (Nell) Rose.

Funeral services were 11:00 a.m. Mon., Dec. 7, 2009 at the Turner & Son Funeral Home in Hillsboro, Ohio. Pastor Lonnie Mitchell officiated. Burial with military honors presented by the Highland County Honor Guard followed in the Coss Cemetery.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

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

Blankenship, Carol E. 67, 12Dec1939 - 09Apr2007, Hillsboro, Highland, OH, OH-271-38-5965

Blankenship, Ray 96, 30Mar1909 - 21Nov2005, Hillsboro, Highland, OH, OH-280-03-4810

Hocking

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

Blankenship, Linda M. 65, 09Jun1939 - 21Oct2004, Logan, Hocking, OH, OH-301-30-1566

Holmes

2009, Killbuck, Holmes Co., OH, Obituary

http://www.the-daily-record.com/news/article/4622434 , July 6, 2009,

Jack L. Butler, 71, of Killbuck, passed away Saturday morning, July 4, 2009, at his home after a courageous battle with cancer. Memorial services will be 1 p.m. Wednesday at Killbuck Church of Christ with Pastors John Damron and Clifford Beck officiating.

Jack was born on July 3, 1938, in Walhonding, and was the son of Woodrow and Delphia (Duncan) Butler. On June 23, 1956 he married Nina Varns and she survives. He was a heavy equipment operator, a member of the operating engineers union and had worked for Holmes County Highway Department and for Clark Township, Coshocton County. He owned and operated JL Butler Backhoe and Dozer of Killbuck, and was sexton of Killbuck Cemetery. He was a member of Killbuck Church of Christ where he was an elder and a Sunday school teacher. Jack was a member of Sparten Lodge F&AM No. 126, member of Chapter and Council, a 32nd Degree Mason and was a worthy patron of OES of Millersburg. He was a Killbuck Township Trustee and was president of Holmes County Trustees Association. Jack enjoyed going to Canada fishing, sprint car racing, motorcycle racing, and at Hilltop Speedway, he was known as "Baby Bottle Jack #61." He enjoyed spending time with his family and especially loved playing with his great-grandchildren.

Surviving, in addition to his wife, are three children and their spouses, Jeffery T. (Judy) Butler, Joel L. (Elizabeth) Butler and Jenny L. (Steve) Fair, all of Killbuck; six grandchildren, Terria Blankenship, Tyler Jones, Renae L. (Tim) Wade, Benjamin J. Butler, Jack Butler and Brandon Butler; six great-grandchildren, Zedrick, Daniel, Cheyenne, Nevaeh, Timothy and Kara; two brothers; and four sisters.

He was preceded in death by his parents, a daughter, Jackie L. Butler, two sisters and two brothers.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

Huron

2006, Norwalk, Huron Co., OH, Obituary

http://www.genealogybuff.com/oh/eastern/webbbs_config.pl/noframes/read/45

Benjamin “Ben” Forest Compton, age 70, of Norwalk, died Tuesday, October 03, 2006 at Fisher-Titus Medical Center, after a brief illness. He was born May 2, 1936 in Louisa, Kentucky and was a 1954 graduate of Louisa High School where he was active in all sports. He assisted his father for many years with a newsstand business. He was a dispatcher with the Louisa, KY police department and also transported cars for an automotive dealership.

He is survived by his aunt, S. Hazel Wallace of Norwalk; nieces, Patty Bryant and Sharon Blankenship, both of Norwalk.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Hazel Louise (Lowe) Compton on March 27, 2005; parents, Ernest L. and Ethel Compton.

At the request of the deceased there will be no visitation. A private graveside service will be held Thursday at Woodlawn Cemetery.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2007, Norwalk, Huron Co., OH, Obituary

http://www.goreflector.com/articles/2007/07/24/news/obituaries/iq_390853.txt

Curtis Lee Case, 62, of Norwalk, died Friday evening July 20, 2007, in his home. He was born Jan. 16, 1946 in Floyd County, Ky. to the late Liburn and Cynitha (Hunter) Case. He lived in this area for more than 40 years. He was employed by Norwalk Concrete for 27 years, a former member of the Norwalk Moose and Norwalk Eagles. He started working when he was 17 in the coal mines of Kentucky. He loved fishing, coon hunting and he cared for horses until the time he became sick. He went camping but was not a happy camper.

He is survived by his wife, Sue (Jenkins) of Norwalk; a son and daughter-in-law, Charles and Mary Case of Norwalk; daughters and son-in law, Patricia and Clayton Lindsey of Norwalk and Teresa Case of Norwalk; a step-son, Ronald Blankenship of Berlin Heights; step-daughters, Cindy and Jerry Wright of Norwalk and Darlene Blankenship; 20 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren; and a sister, Frances Irvine of Norwalk.

He was preceded in death by his brothers, Charlie, Ransom, Andy, and Earl Case; sisters, Emogene Irvine and Viney Case; and a grandson.

Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m. today in Walker Funeral Home, 98 W. Main St., Norwalk, where services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday. Burial will take place in Milan Cemetery.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2008, Willard, Huron Co., OH, Obituary

http://www.goreflector.com/articles/2008/05/09/news/obituaries/doc482461f10d609060329030.txt

Leroy B. Robinson (88) of Willard, died at 7:46 A.M. Thursday, May 8, 2008 at Willard Healthcare Center, Willard of a brief illness.  He was born March 8, 1920 in North Fairfield to the late Frank and Grace Irene (Sanders) Robinson.  On October 14, 1945 he married Betty Riggleman, they were married for 62 years and she survives in Willard.

Leroy was a veteran of the U.S. Army and served during WWII in France, Germany and England from 1942-1945.  He was a member of the Trinity Lutheran Church and was baptisted April 7, 1946.  He was also a member of the Willard American Legion, and DAV Norwalk Post.  Leroy enjoyed Fishing, Play cards,  Gardening and spending time with his family.

He is also survived by a son: Randy L. (Margaret) Robinson of Mansfield, 2 daughters: Gail (Tom) Claytor of Shelby, and Rebecca (Frank) Stahl of Norwalk.  7 grandchildren: Jennifer Spohn of Virginia, Holly and Andrew Robinson, Both of Columbus, Amber Hursh and Julie Templeman, Both of Shelby and Katlyn and Kristen Stahl, both of Norwalk. 6 Great Grandchildren.  1 sister: Phyllis Snook of Willard.  He was preceded in death by 4 sisters: Norma Brandel, Thelma Blankenship, Alice Hughes, and Lois Bickey and 3 brothers: Wayne, Lester and Russell Robinson.

Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 A.M. Monday, May 12, 2008 at the Lindsey-Kocher Funeral Service, 323 Myrtle Ave., Willard with Pastor Brian Peltomaa officiating.  Burial will be at the Trinity Lutheran Cemetery, Willard.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

Jackson

2002, Wellston, Jackson Co., OH, Obituary

http://www.genealogybuff.com/oh/athens/webbbs_config.pl/noframes/read/79

Monna M. Downard, 85, of Wellston, passed away Monday, Dec. 16, 2002, at Holzer Medical Center in Jackson. Born in Wellston on June 18, 1917, she was the daughter of the late Roy and Daisy Roach Downard. Monna was a 1935 graduate of Wellston High School and was a former employee of Chambers Department Store for several years.

She is survived by sisters and brothers-in-law, Betty and Gil Jones of Wellston, Marian DeWitte of Wellston, Mary Downard of Wellston, Pat and James Raines of Wilkesville, Jane Partee of McArthur and Marjorie Frazee of Cincinnati; brothers and sisters-in-law, Roy and Margaret Downard of Florida and Jack and Jane Downard of Wellston; a brother-in-law, Bob Williams of Jackson; a sister-in-law, Kathleen Downard of Enon; nieces and nephews, Sue Blankenship, Bobbie Cunningham, Bill Downard, Jim Downard, John Jones, Cathy Stoughton, Christy Scott, Steve Downard, Mike Downard, Lisa Downard, Kim Trainor and Kevin Frazee; several great- and great-great nieces and nephews.

Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by brothers Ralph Downard, Booge Downard, Bill Downard and Ray Downard; a sister, Virginia Williams; and a nephew, Dick Downard.

Graveside services will be Thursday at 1 p.m. at Ridgewood Cemetery, Wellston.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

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

Blankenship, Gladys M. 80, 26Sep1919 - 14Aug2000, Wellston, Jackson, OH, OH-271-26-1742

Jefferson

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

Blankenship, Nancy C. 65, 08May1937 - 17Jan2003, Brilliant, Jefferson, OH, OH-292-32-6602

Knox

2006, Centerburg, Knox Co., OH, Obituary

www.mountvernonnews.com

Joshua Paul Loudermilk of Centerburg went home to be with his Lord and Savior, Wednesday, June 14, 2006. He was born Dec. 25, 1983, and spent his life with his parents Tag and Janice Loudermilk who survive him. He is also survived by brothers, Patrick (Betty) Loudermilk, Jeffrey (Tracie) Loudermilk and John (Crystal) Shoemaker; sisters, Stacy (Mike) McIntire and Margaret (Jeff ) Wood; nieces and nephews, Ben Shoemaker, Stephen and Colt McIntire, Cody Loudermilk, Brooke Robinson, Haven Loudermilk, and John, Jeremy and Jamie Blankenship; grandmother, Kathryn Loudermilk; aunt, Sharon Loudermilk; and grandfather, Delmar Eastman.

He was preceded in death by grandfather, Oliver (Tag) Loudermilk; grandmother, Pauline Eastman; and nephews, Hunter Kelly and Michael Oliver McIntire. Joshua was a special child who had a smile that warmed the heart. He was dearly loved by all who knew him and will be greatly missed by all who were privileged to be in his life. Especially dear to Joshua and his family are Rhonda Gartner, Brenda Kennedy and Mary Burgan, his nurses who faithfully helped care for him.

Joshua was a member of Vineyard Church of Delaware County where the service will be held Saturday, June 17, at 2:30 p.m. with calling hours before the service from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. Pastor Mike Kienapple officiating. Interment will be in Bloomfield Cemetery.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2004, Fredericktown, Knox Co., OH, Obituary

www.mountvernonnews.com

Lenora McGough, 75, of Fredericktown passed away the morning of Wednesday, Feb. 18, 2004, at her residence. She was born Oct. 10, 1928, in Centerburg to Clarence and Lesta (Neighbarger) Turner. She was a member of the Fredericktown Church of the Nazarene.

She is survived by her husband of 55 years, William McGough; a daughter, Rebecca (Joel) Roberson of Mobile, Ala.; a son, Chuck (Rea) McGough of Fredericktown; three grandchildren, Ali McGough, Robb (Paige) Letts and Jason (Heather) Letts; two great-grandchildren, Lyric and Ash Letts; three brothers, Forest (Sue) Turner of Columbus, Floyd (Frances) Turner of Westerville and Clyde (Donna) Turner of Mount Vernon; and three sisters, Dorothy Pinkerton of Mount Vernon, Ruby (Howard) Miller of Fredericktown and Corena (Don) Blankenship of Mount Vernon.

She was preceded in death by a son, Stanley McGough, in 1995; and a brother, Donald Turner.

Friends may call Thursday from 6 to 8 p.m. in the North-Dilley Funeral Home in Mount Vernon. Graveside funeral service will be Friday at 10 a.m. in Mount Vernon Memorial Gardens.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2005, Mount Vernon, Knox Co., OH, Death

www.mountvernonnews.com

Robert E. Blankenship, 80, of Mount Vernon died Tuesday, Feb. 22, 2005, at Whispering Hills Care Center in Mount Vernon. Arrangements are under the care and direction of the Snyder Funeral Homes in Mount Vernon.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2009, Mount Vernon, Knox Co., OH, Obituary

www.mountvernonnews.com , April 28, 2009

Dorothy E. Pinkerton, 82, of North Gay Street, Mount Vernon, passed away Saturday, April 25, 2009, at Knox Community Hospital surrounded by her loving family. She was born March 25, 1927, in Logan to the late Clearance and Lesta (Neighbarger) Turner. Dorothy worked 27 years as a fifth- and seventh-grade teacher in the Fredericktown school system. She later retired from the processing office at First-Knox National Bank in Mount Vernon. Dorothy enjoyed the simple things in life such as baking, crocheting, knitting or needlepoint and had made various pillowcases and afghans for family members. She enjoyed her traveling on the bus tours and was an avid fan of the Cleveland Cavaliers.

She is survived by her loving family, two daughters, Rhonda Holley of Mount Vernon and Cara (Allan) Cunningham of Burlington, N.C.; four grandchildren, Aaron Woosley, Andy Woosley, Crystal Woosley and Sierra Spires; a great-granddaughter, Kelsey Woosley; two brothers, Floyd (Frances) Turner of Westerville and Forest (Sue) Turner of Columbus; and two sisters, Ruby (Howard) Miller of Fredericktown and Corena (Don) Blankenship of Mount Vernon.

Besides her parents Dorothy was preceded in death by two brothers, Donald and Clyde Turner; and a sister, Lenora McGough.

Friends may call today from 1 to 3 and 6 to 8 p.m. at the Dowds-Snyder Funeral Home, 201 Newark Road, Mount Vernon, OH 43050. A funeral service will be held at the funeral home on Wednesday at 2 p.m. Burial will follow in Forest Cemetery in Fredericktown.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

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

Blankenship, Glen M. 57, 25Jun1943 - 15Mar2001, Howard, Knox, OH, KY-400-58-9222

Blankenship, Robert E. 80, 01Jun1924 - 22Feb2005, Mount Vernon, Knox, OH, OH-302-16-8806

Lake

2006, Concord Township, Lake Co., OH, Obituary

The News Herald , 1/30/2006 , Willoughby OH

Memorial services for Theodore Kenesky, 71, of Concord Township, will be 7 p.m. Wednesday at the Spear-Mulqueeny Funeral Home, 667 Mentor Ave., in Painesville.

Mr. Kenesky died Jan. 29, 2006, at his residence in Concord Township. Born Dec. 9, 2006, in Clune, Pa., he moved to Concord Township 48 years ago. He was an avid hunter and fisherman. Mr. Kenesky was an inventor. He owned the Tenex Tool Co. for 30 years, retiring in 2000, and the Spee-D-Edge tool sharpening Co.

Survivors are his wife, Delores (Balazs) Kenesky, whom he married on Nov. 26, 1953; children, Gary Kenesky of Mentor, Sharon (Eddie) Blankenship of Huntsburg, and James (Patricia) Kenesky of Perry; brother, Joseph Kenesky of Garrettsville; grandchildren, Benjamin Christman, Peter (Sheila) Christman, Jennifer Christman (Travers Burt), Joshua, and Travis Kenesky; and great-grandchildren, Madeline, Ethan, Ian, Alexis, Dylan, and Joseph Christman.

He was preceded in death by his son, Theodore James Kenesky in 1990; parents, Joseph and Julia (Hrusczak) Kenesky; brothers, Enoch and Walter Kenesky; and sisters, Josephine Goltaire, Alice Brantmeyer, Ann Ciako, and Jennie Kenesky.

Friends may call from 6 to 7 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Concord Cemetery, Concord Township.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2002, Mentor, Lake Co., OH, Obituary

The News Herald , 6/6/2002 , Willoughby OH

A memorial Mass for Joyce L. Townsend, 71, a lifelong resident of Mentor, a homemaker, will be 10 a.m. Saturday at St. Gabriel Catholic Church, 9935 Johnnycake Ridge Road, Concord Township.

Mrs. Townsend died June 5, 2002, at LakeWest Hospital in Willoughby. She was born Dec. 8, 1930, in Painesville. She was a 1948 graduate of Mentor High School.

Survivors are her daughter, Dinah (Michael) Blankenship of Mentor; sons, Robert "Rusty" (Edie Werner) Townsend of Mentor and Jerold "Tom" (Linda) Townsend of Concord Township; brother, Sherman "Bud" (Janice) Kirkland of Painesville; and five grandchildren.

Her husband, Robert, died in 1992. Her parents, Sherman and Dorothy (Smith) Kirtland; brothers, Ronald and Jerold Kirtland; and sisters, Margaret Patrick, Lillian Krotz and Dorothy McCabe, are also deceased.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2005, Mentor, Lake Co., OH, Obituary

The News Herald , 4/4/2005 , Willoughby OH

Funeral services for Virginia (Tilda) Lockheart, 81, of Mentor, formerly of the Bradshaw/Jolo W.Va. area, a homemaker, will be 11 a.m. Tuesday at the chapel of the Fanning Funeral Home in Iaeger, W.Va.

Ms. Lockhart died April 1, 2005, at her residence. Born Feb. 20, 1924, at Sandy Huff near Iaeger, W.Va., the daughter of the late Emmanuel and Cosby Allen Muncy, she lived in Mentor for the past 22 years. She enjoyed flowers, gardening, and cooking for her family.

Survivors are her daughters, Shelia (Walter) Payne of Mentor and Regina Lockhart of Mentor; brother, Larry Lockhart of Mentor; granddaughter, Sara (Chris) Payne Newsome of Mentor; grandson, Deric (Stacy) Payne of Willoughby; great-grandson, Deric Payne Jr. of Willoughby; great-granddaughter, Karleigh Ann Payne of Willoughby; and many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Willard Lockhart; parents; brothers, Isom Muncy and Richard Muncy; and sister, Juanita Fisher.

Friends may call from 6 to 9 p.m. Monday at the funeral home. Pastor Randy Bowles will officiate at services. Burial will be in the Blankenship Cemetery near Jolo, W.Va. Pallbearers will be friends of the family.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2006, Mentor, Lake Co., OH, Obituary

The News Herald , 5/12/2006 , Willoughby OH

Funeral services for Sherry Swansegar Blum, 53, of Mentor, a homemaker, will be Saturday at Brunner Funeral Home and Cremation Service, 8466 Mentor Ave., in Mentor. The time is pending.

Mrs. Blum died May 10, 2006, at her residence. Born March 7, 1953, in Toledo, she had lived in Mentor for the past 46 years. She loved children, her family and was an animal lover. She loved everyone.

Survivors are her husband of seven and a half years, Ron; daughter, Sebrina Swansegar of Bonita Springs, Fla.; son, Richard (Jaime) Swansegar of New Albany; parents, Columbus and Mary Waller of Bonita Springs, Fla.; stepdaughters, Veronica Blum of Willowick, Lori (Mike) Blankenship of Lodi, Traci (Drew) Ouidette of Chicago, Ill., and Rhonda Nolan of Norfolk, Va.; and mother-in-law, Grace L. Blum of Wickliffe.

Her first husband, James Swansegar; and brother, Rick Waller, are deceased.

Friends may call 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Mentor Cemetery.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2008, Mentor, Lake Co., OH, Obituary

http://www.news-herald.com/articles/2008/08/30/obituaries/doc48b880978064c722983446.txt

Funeral services for Landyn James McNamee, infant son of Jacob and Veronica McNamee (nee Santini), will be 4:30 p.m. Saturday at McMahon-Coyne-Vitantonio Funeral Home, 6330 Center St., (Route 615, north of Route 2), Mentor.

The angels carried Landyn away to be with Jesus when he succumbed to Trisomy 18 before his birth on Aug. 27, 2008. Even though he was here a very short time, Landyn touched many hearts and will be loved forever.

Landyn is survived by his loving parents, Jacob and Veronica McNamee. “We both love Landyn dearly and did all we could to take care of him since the first moment of the pregnancy. We knew Landyn was with us since day one and will continue to be with us till we join him in Heaven. We both had a wonderful, moving experience from this and realize this is what God wants. At least now he is safe and we don’t have to worry any longer. Landyn is in our prayers and we are so grateful of everyone else’s, they will make us stronger.” In addition to his parents, Landyn is survived by his maternal grandparents, Carolyn Huber of Painesville and James (Carmen) Santini of Painesville; paternal grandparents, Timothy and Laura McNamee of Painesville; maternal great-grandparents, Donald and Linda Waddell of Painesville and Paul (Lynn) Huber of Absecon, N.J.; maternal great-great-grand mother, Alverda McGuire of Geneva; and aunts and uncles, Vanessa Santini, Karra Walaconis, Jillian McNamee, Brandon (Amy) Blankenship, Adam Gomez, Chris McNamee, Nick McNamee, Ryan McNamee and Andrew McNamee.

Friends may call from 2 to 5 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home. Pastor Les White of Life Spring Christian Church in Painesville will officiate the service.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2001, Painesville, Lake Co., OH, Obituary

The News Herald, 1/25/2001, Willoughby OH

Services for Ruth (Hall) MacKnight, 86, of Painesville, will be 8 p.m. Friday at Potti Funeral Home, 1009 Mentor Ave., Painesville.

Mrs. MacKnight died Jan. 23, 2001, at Lake West Hospital in Willoughby. Born Jan. 28, 1914, in Lumberport, W. Va., she lived in Lumberport before moving to Painesville 47 years ago. She was a member of the First Baptist Church in Painesville. Mrs. MacKnight worked as a beautician for many years and was involved in retail sales before retiring in 1976.

Survivors are her son, Robert (Becky) MacKnight Sr. of Leroy; daughters, Shirley (Bob) Kerestman of Painesville and Judith (G.W.) Risner of Lake City, Fla.; nephew, Charles (Wanda) Hall of Rowland Heights, Calif.; grandchildren, Robert, Kevin and Carder MacKnight, Vanessa Clapp, Dennis Kerestman and Lonny Blankenship of Painesville, Debra Robb of Mentor, Douglas Turner and Sherry Freeman of Ala. and Jamie and Donny Blankenship of Fla.; and 20 great-grandchildren.

Her husband, Cleo; sons, Cleo Jr. and Clifford; daughter, Jeanette; and great-grandchild, Pauline Turner, are deceased.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2002, Painesville, Lake Co., OH, Obituary

The News Herald , 4/4/2002 , Willoughby OH

Funeral services for Sarah H. Davidson, 70, of Painesville, will be 11 a.m. Saturday at Spear-Mulqueeny Funeral Home, 667 Mentor Ave., Painesville.

Mrs. Davidson died April 3, 2002, at Alter Care of Mentor in Concord Township. Born Dec. 19, 1931, in Decatur, Ala., she lived most of her life in Painesville. She was a member of Painesville Assembly of God Church and the Ladies Auxiliary of Painesville Township Fire Department. She was an avid Bingo player and she loved her family and enjoyed sharing time with them.

Survivors are her son, James Davidson of Painesville; daughter, Barbara Thweatt of Concord Township; brothers, William (Bonnie) Nichols of Florida and Wayne (Cheryl) Nichols of Perry; sisters, Dean (Larry) Brainard of Perry and Flo Mularz of Co.; and grandson, Allen (Nicholle) Thweatt. She also leaves close friend, Eva Higgborham.

Her husband, Harry Davidson, died in 2001. Her parents, Samuel and Lovie (Blankenship) Nichols; brothers, Thomas and Richard Nichols; and sister, Kitty Beaver, are deceased.

Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Friday at the Spear-Mulqueeny Funeral Home. Burial will be in Perry Cemetery.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2003, Wickliffe, Lake Co., OH, Obituary

The News Herald , 6/2/2003 , Willoughby OH

Services for Anna M. Kickbusch, 91, of Wickliffe, a homemaker, will be 11 a.m. Wednesday at Russell Golden Rule Funeral Service, 15670 W. High St. (Rt. 87), Middlefield.

Mrs. Kickbusch died May 31, 2003, at Briar Hill Health Care Residence in Middlefield. Born Dec. 23, 1911, in Hungary, she lived in Middlefield for three years before moving to Wickliffe 45 years ago. She enjoyed cooking, sewing and gardening.

Survivors are her daughters, Virginia Hahner of Garfield Heights, Irma Matuska of Thompson, Carol Blankenship of Warren, Marylou Roach of Chardon and Elizabeth Kirasick of Lake Worth, Fla.; 14 grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren.

Her parents, Ivan and Julia Kish; husband of 59 years, Ernest E. Kickbusch; and sisters, Irma Takacs and Mary Thomas, are deceased.

Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. Per Mrs. Kickbusch's request, cremation will take place.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2009, Wickliffe, Lake Co., OH, Obituary

The News Herald , 1/20/2009 ,Willoughby OH

Funeral services for Agnes Lourene McGovern, 84, of Wickliffe, formerly of Santa Maria, Calif., will be 11 a.m. Wednesday at the Spear-Mulqueeny Funeral Home, 667 Mentor Ave., Painesville.

Mrs. McGovern passed away Jan. 17, 2009, at the Fairways in Wickliffe. She was born Sept. 2, 1924, in Mingo, W.Va. She retired as a secretary for the General Electric Company.

Mrs. McGovern is survived by her son, Gary R. (Cindy) McGovern of Painesville; brothers, John Roberts of Norfolk, Va., Guy Roberts, Morris Roberts and Raymond Roberts, all of Cincinnati; sister, Mary Pfingsten of Santa Maria, Calif.; her grandchildren, Brad (Cheryl) McGovern and Kelly (Vince) Urbanski; and three great-grandchildren, Sam Urbanski and Reilly and Brennen McGovern.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Raymond J. McGovern; daughter, Bonnie S. Klopping; and parents, James and Kathleen (Blankenship) Roberts.

Friends may call from 10 to 11 a.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Riverside Cemetery in Painesville.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2002, Willoughby, Lake Co., OH, Obituary

The News Herald , 5/28/2002 , Willoughby OH

Funeral services for John W. "Jack" Spalding, 58, of Willoughby, will be 8:30 p.m. Thursday at Brunner Funeral Home & Cremation Service, 8466 Mentor Ave., Mentor.

Mr. Spalding died May 26, 2002, at Lake Hospital System in Willoughby. Born Aug. 27, 1943, in Cleveland, he lived in Wickliffe before moving to Willoughby two and a half years ago. He was a U.S. Marine Corps veteran. Mr. Spalding worked at Engineered Endeavors in Mentor. Prior to that he worked at Universal Metals in Wickliffe and he was a Millwright at the former RB & W in Mentor.

Survivors are his son, John D. Spalding of Bowling Green, Oh.; daughters, Rebecca J. Spalding of Willoughby, Donna (Dan) Blankenship of Cleveland and Kimberly Spalding of Cleveland; four grandchildren; mother, Dorothy Spalding of Willoughby; brothers, Dennis Lee (Wanda) Spalding of Seattle, Wash., Gary Allen Spalding of Wickliffe, and Greg Michael (Renee) Spalding of Chicago, Ill.; sisters, Bonnie (Craig) Macphearson of North Olmsted and Diane Lynn (Bob) Swiney of Mentor; many nieces and nephews; and mother-in-law, Luellyn Flowers of Painesville.

His wife, Rebecca; father, John Wellington Spalding; nephew, Sean Flowers; brother-in-law, Michael Flowers; and father-in-law, Tony Flowers, are deceased.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2002, Willoughby, Lake Co., OH, Obituary

The News Herald , 11/30/2002 , Willoughby OH

Services for Allen Lee Dull, 36, of Willoughby will be held 10 a.m. Tuesday, at Burr Funeral Home, 116 South St., (Rt. 44 , 500 ft. south of Rt. 6/Chardon Square), Chardon.

Mr. Dull died Nov. 28, 2002, at his residence. Born May 1, 1966, in Painesville, he lived in Kirtland and Chardon before moving to Willoughby two weeks ago. He enjoyed video games, comic book collecting, and rock and roll music. He was an avid football fan, following the Green Bay Packers and the Cleveland Browns. His favorite past time was fishing with his children at Best Park in Chardon. Mr. Dull worked as a printer at Kopy Kwik in Eastlake.

Survivors are his daughter, Holly Dull of Hambden Township; son, Mark Dull of Hambden Township; father, Donald A. (Nancy) Dull of Hambden Township; sister, Melissa Holben of Middlefield Township; and brothers, Michael Dull of Charleston, S.C., Dewey and Leo Blankenship, both of Hambden Township, and Glenn Blankenship of Marble Falls, Texas. He also leaves former wife, Mary (Glover) Dull of Hambden Township. His mother, Patsy (Baker) Dull; and sister, Robin Dull, are deceased.

Friends may call 6 to 9 p.m. Monday at the funeral home. The Pastor Robert Gaston, retired Chaplain of Lake Hospital System, will officiate the services. Burial will be in Riverside Cemetery in Painesville.

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+2003, Willoughby, Lake Co., OH, Obituary

The News Herald , 4/13/2003 ,Willoughby OH

Funeral services for James R. Blankenship, 78, of Willoughby, will be held 11 a.m. Tuesday at Orlando-Donsante Funeral Home, 29550 Euclid Ave., Wickliffe.

Mr. Blankenship died April 12, 2003, at Wickliffe Country Place. Born Oct. 4, 1924, in Creston, W. Va., he was a longtime Willoughby resident. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II, and avid golfer. Mr. Blankenship worked as a truck driver at Ohio Rubber Company.

Survivors are his wife, Catherine M. (Fatica) Blankenship; and nieces and nephews, Carolyn (Keith) Clark, Cathy (Jeff) Compher, Kimbal (Judy) Fatica, Thomas Fatica, Jeff (Kim) Fatica, John (Paula) Fatica, Dan Iafelice, Robert Mancini, Dennis Mancini and Laurel Mancini.

His parents, John C. and Chloe A. (Reed) Blankenship; one sister; and one brother, are deceased.

Friends may call 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Monday at the funeral home. Burial will be in All Souls Cemetery in Chardon Township.

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+2005, Willoughby, Lake Co., OH,

The News Herald , 4/30/2005 , Willoughby OH

Services for Catherine M. Blankenship, 90, a lifelong resident of Willoughby, a homemaker, will be 11 a.m. Monday at Orlando-Donsante Funeral Home, 29550 Euclid Ave., Wickliffe.

Mrs. Blankenship died April 28, 2005, at Wickliffe Country Place in Wickliffe. She was born April 30, 1914, in Willoughby.

Survivors are her brother, Anthony Fatica; sister, Margaret Mancini; nieces, Carolyn Clark, Kimbal Fatica, Laurel Mancini and Cathy Compher; and nephews, Robert Mancini, Dennis Mancini, Dan Iafelice, Jeff Fatica, Tom Fatica and John Fatica.

She was preceded in death by her husband, James; brothers, Jeff Fatica and Warren Fatica; and sister, Del Iafelice.

Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. Burial will be at All Souls Cemetery in Chardon Township.

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2007, Willoughby, Lake Co., OH, Obituary

the News Herald , 11/20/2007 , Willoughy Oh

Lula M. Blevins, 81, a lifelong Cleveland resident, died Sunday, Nov. 11, 2007, at Menorah Park Center for Senior Living in Beachwood.

Mrs. Blevins was born Oct. 28, 1926, in Ashland, Ky. She loved gardening.

Survivors are her four daughters, Sandra (Frank) Blankenship of Cleveland, Barbara (Daniel) Sinclair of Mentor, Josie (Bob) Kattler of Leroy Township and Judy (Michael) Ryan of Eastlake; 14 grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and siblings, Myrtle (Bob) Collins of Brunswick, William (Dorothy) Thomas of Virginia and Arthur (Hazel) Thomas of Brunswick.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Estill Blevins; sister, Sarah Caraffi; and three brothers, Henry, Bud and Elmer Thomas.

Friends may call from 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 21, at Wildwood Cultural Center, 7645 Little Mountain Road, Mentor.

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

Blankenship, Catherine M. 90-91, 30Apr1914 - 28Apr2005, Willoughby, Lake, OH, OH-282-07-8938

Blankenship, James R. 78, 04Oct1924 - 12Apr2003, Willoughby, Lake, OH, WV-233-26-7455

Lawrence

2008, Athalia, Lawrence Co., OH, Obituary

Herald-Dispatch, Feb 24, 2008

Dora Belle Saunders Turner, 83, of Athalia, Ohio, formerly of Huntington, W.Va., passed away Friday, February 22, 2008, at home. Our mother (Granny) was born September 4, 1924, in Wayne County, W.Va., daughter of the late William Thomas Saunders and Bertha Morrison Saunders. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Roger Glenville Turner; one brother, Lowell Ray Saunders; and one sister, Reathel Blankenship.

She is survived by two daughters, Connie (John) Brumfield of Athalia, where she made her home for the past three years, and Tena Tackett of Athalia; four wonderful grandchildren that she loved dearly, Stacy (John) Weber of Milton, W.Va., Shane (Glenna) Wolfe of Huntington, W.Va., Lee (Rob) Adkins of Huntington, W.Va., and Joshua Franklin of Huntington; four great-grandchildren, Sammy Wolfe, Jocelyn and Austin Weber and Lilly Adkins; one sister, Glenna Walzack of Kentucky; two brothers, Rayburn Saunders of Milton, W.Va. and Burgess Saunders of Wayne County, W.Va.; and all her nieces and nephews.

Funeral service will be conducted 2 p.m. Monday, February 25, 2008, at Hall Funeral Home by Pastor Ervin Nappier. Burial will follow in Crook Cemetery, Huntington, W.Va.

The family would like to express a special thank you to everyone at Hospice; Pro-Nursing caregivers, especially Ms. Kay, Sandra, Kim and so many others; mom loved you all.

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2003, Chesapeake, Lawrence Co., OH, Obituary

Herald-Dispatch, Jul 24, 2003

Johnnie Mac Sparks, 54, of Chesapeake, Ohio, passed away Tuesday, July 22, 2003, in St. Mary's Medical Center. Johnnie was born May 18, 1949, in Mingo County, West Virginia, to the late Robert Sparks and Bernice Sparks Fuller. Funeral service will be conducted at 1 p.m. Friday, July 25, 2003, at Hall Funeral Home, Proctorville, Ohio, by Rev. John Litteral and Rev. Gallie Watts. Burial will follow in Spring Valley Memory Gardens, Huntington, W.Va. In addition to his parents, Johnnie was preceded in death by one son, Terry Sparks.

Johnnie is survived by his wife, Lois Blankenship Sparks; five sons, Robert Sparks and Johnnie Sparks Jr., both of Proctorville, Ohio, Tommy Sparks and Glenn Sparks, both of Chesapeake, Ohio and Carl Sparks of Scottown, Ohio; one daughter, Mary Sparks of Chesapeake, Ohio; nine grandchildren; two sisters, Ruth Stier of Huntington, W.Va., and Patsy Cartwright of Mobile, Ala.; and one brother, Richard Fuller of Tampa, Fla.

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2003, Chesapeake, Lawrence Co., OH, Obituary

Herald-Dispatch, Dec 17, 2003

Ernest C. "Ernie" Mullins, 77, of Chesapeake, Ohio, passed away Monday, December 15, 2003, following a short illness. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Thursday, December 18, 2003, at Schneider-Griffin Funeral Home, with Rev. Ron Musser officiating.

Ernie was born October 29, 1926, in Jenkins, Ky., the eldest son of the late Milton and Alberta Webb Mullins. For nearly 50 years, he owned and operated Ernie's Service Center in Huntington. He was a member of the Chesapeake Church of the Nazarene and served with the United States Army in Germany during World War II. Ernie was well known in the local area for his musical talents and often entertained his friends, family, and customers at the station.

He is survived by his wife Naomi; his daughter Linda and her husband Bill Nelson of Lewisburg, W.Va.; his son David and his wife Linda Faye of Huntington, W.Va.; two grandchildren, Erin Mullins and Brittany Fleeman and her husband Jason all of Huntington, W.Va.; great-granddaughters, Hanah, Neairah, and Arianna; sisters, June Blankenship of Etta, Miss., Vera Vance of South Point, Ohio, Lois Marsee of Lady Lake, Fla., Pauline Taylor of Atlanta, Ga., Sandy Hylton of Jenkins, Ky.; one brother, Paul Mullins of South Point, Ohio; 16 nieces and nephews, and a host of friends, neighbors, and customers.

Burial will be at a later date.

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2004, Chesapeake, Lawrence Co., OH, Obituary

Herald-Dispatch, Apr 02, 2004

Carol E. Mayse, 64, of Chesapeake, Ohio, passed away Tuesday, March 30, 2004, in St. Mary's Medical Center, Huntington. Funeral services will be conducted at 7:30 p.m. Friday at the Reger Funeral Chapel by Rev. Daniel Roberts; burial will be at a later date.

She was born May 30, 1939, in Cabell County, West Virginia, a daughter of the late John and Lucille Adams Norris. Preceding her in death was one daughter, Carol Jean Mays; two brothers, Raymond Norris and Carl Norris; two sisters, Iris Plybon and Catherine Barker.

Survivors include three sons and one daughter-in-law, John Palmer of Griffithsville, W.Va., Ronald and Jackie Mays of Arcadia, Fla., Brian "Pete" Mays of Chesapeake, Ohio; three daughters and sons-in-law, Christy and Bobby Chapman of Huntington, Rebecca and Ernest Hess of South Point, Ohio, and Karen and Tony Jennings of Kenova; seven grandchildren, Allen Blankenship, Dennis Blankenship, Bryan Kurtis Blankenship, Ernest Hess Jr., Kimberly Chapman, Tabitha Pauley and Halea Pauley; stepgrandchildren, Jamie David Savage, Christina Holland and Bert Haren; six great-grandchildren, Kayla, Landon, and Timberlyn Blankenship; Katie Chapman; Tyler and Jasmine Blankenship; stepgreat-grandchildren, Jennifer, James Jr., Jeremy, Holden, Ray "Brown" Savage, and Jamie Lee and James Suttles; one brother, Douglas Norris of Gallipolis, Ohio; two sisters, Norma Brooks of Lexington, Ky., Virginia Chafin of Huntington; and a special friend Ruth Johnson.

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2004, Chesapeake, Lawrence Co., OH, Obituary

Herald-Dispatch, Jun 11, 2004

Elizabeth M. Dishman, 65, of Chesapeake, Ohio passed away Wednesday, June 9, 2004, at home. Funeral service will be conducted 2 p.m. Saturday, June 12, 2004, at Hall Funeral Home by Bishop Patricia Eastham. Burial will follow in Chesapeake Memorial Gardens Chesapeake, Ohio.

She was born November 1, 1938, in Huntington, W.Va. She is preceded in death by her parents, Woodrow and Gladys Adkins and aunt Eva Perkins. Elizabeth was a member of VFW Post #1064, Ladies Auxillary, DAV Chapter #2 Life member, and a member of Prophetic Miracle Ministries.

She is survived by her husband, Cecil B. Dishman; three daughters, Drema Geer of Chesapeake, Lisa and Phil Barnett of Huntington, and Shawnda and Rick Garrett of Chesapeake; two grandsons, Scott Barnett and Nathan Barnett; five granddaughters, Debbie Blankenship of Chesapeake, Cara Fry of Huntington, Tiffany Garrett and Connie Garrett both of Chesapeake, and Shawnda Michelle Garrett of Huntington; two great-grandchildren, Kelli Collins and Austin Blankenship both of Chesapeake; one brother, Woodrow Adkins of Proctorville; four sisters, Eva Short of Huntington, Lena and Joe Willard of Colorado Springs, Colo., Betty and Hubert Brown of Proctorville, and Barbara Tomblin of Huntington; brother-in-law Kenneth Dishman of Chesapeake and a special sister-in-law Shelba Dishman; special friend Laura Brumfield of Huntington; and several nieces and nephews.

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+2004, Chesapeake, Lawrence Co., OH, Obituary

Herald-Dispatch, Jun 18, 2004

Dorothy Avalene Wheaton Blankenship, "Aunt Dot," 79, of Chesapeake, Ohio passed away Thursday morning, June 17, 2004, after a long battle with Alzheimer's Disease. She was born July 26, 1924, in Glenwood, WV, to the late Ross and Verna Wheaton.

Dorothy's faith, family, and friends were the center of her life. She was a devoted wife, mother, sister, aunt and friend. She attended church at Bethel Methodist before her illness. She retired from Mack's Department Store with over 10 years, and was an Avon representative for more than 25 years. Dorothy spent many happy hours supporting the Chesapeake Band Boosters during Terrie's high school years, along with her special friends Georgia Moore, Linda Jeffers, Sissy Kimball and the late Joanna Rydenheur.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Roy Blankenship and three sisters Wanda Barry, Mildred Hannan, and Anna Holley.

She is survived by one daughter, Terrie L. Blankenship of Huntington, W.Va.; and one sister, Katherine Hamlin of Ironton, Ohio. Aunt Dot and Uncle Roy had several nieces and nephews, grand-nieces and nephews, who will always think of them as grandparents. Her sister Wanda's kids, Chuck, Tim, Chris, Barry, Tanna Adkins, Kelly Eldred and Lisa Lowery always thought of her as their second mom.

Funeral service will be conducted 3 p.m. Saturday, June 19, 2004, at Hall Funeral Home by speaker of eulogy Chuck Barry. Burial will follow in Rome Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Chuckie Barry, David Barry, Brandon Eldred, B.J. Adkins, Aaron Adkins and Bryan Eldred.

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2004, Chesapeake, Lawrence Co., OH, Obituary

Herald-Dispatch, Nov 22, 2004

John R. Chinn, 77, of Chesapeake, Ohio, died Saturday, Nov. 20, 2004, in Heartland of Riverview, South Point, Ohio. Funeral services will be 1 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 23, 2004, at Schneider-Griffin Funeral Home with Minister Tony Vance officiating. Burial will follow in Highland Memorial Gardens, South Point.

John was born Dec. 27, 1926, in Cabell County, W.Va., a son of the late Dewey and Fannie Sullivan Chinn. He was a member of Spirit of Victory Church and a retired press operator for ACF. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Iva Irene Chinn; one son, John Raymond Chinn; three brothers, Delbert, Dallas and Junior Chinn; one sister, Emmy Elkins; and his second wife, Faye Chinn.

John is survived by one son, Raymond Chinn of Chesapeake; one daughter, Debbie Blankenship of Chesapeake; four grandchildren, Jackie Chinn, Penny Collier, Jennifer Christian and Raymond E. Chinn Jr.; and six great grandchildren.

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+2005, Chesapeake, Lawrence Co., OH, Obituary

Herald-Dispatch, Feb 02, 2005

David Blankenship, 55, of Chesapeake, OH, passed away Tuesday, February 1, 2005, in the Huntington Veterans Affairs Medical Center. He was born April 6, 1949, in Delbarton, WV, son of the late Willis and Mary Hatfield Blankenship.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by son, Jeffrey Blankenship; daughter, Sherry Blankenship; two brothers, Harold and Ernie Blankenship; two sisters, Linda and Cora Blankenship.

He is survived by his wife, Sherry K. Blankenship; two sons, Shane Blankenship and Tony and his wife Melissa Blankenship all of Chesapeake; grandsons, Cody and Tony Blankenship; granddaughter, Breanna Blankenship; four sisters, Betty Musick of Sevierville, TN, Rema Roe of Columbus, OH, Lois Sparks of Chesapeake and Joyce Stepp of Huntington, WV.

Funeral service will be conducted 10 a.m. Thursday, February 3, 2005, at Hall Funeral Home by Pastor Tom Jones. Burial will follow in Varney Cemetery, Varney, WV.

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2005, Chesapeake, Lawrence Co., OH, Obituary

Herald-Dispatch, Mar 28, 2005

Everette H. "Poppy" Gillette, 85, of Chesapeake, Ohio, went to be with the Lord Friday, March 25, 2005, in St. Mary's Medical Center. Funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, March 29, 2005, at Schneider-Griffin Funeral Home with Pastor Clyde Carter and Pastor Heron Adkins officiating.

Everette was born June 17, 1919, in Lawrence County, Ohio, a son of the late Otho and Nettie Earls Gillette. He retired as a bailiff with 23 years service at the Lawrence County Courthouse and was a member of Chesapeake Pentecostal Church. Everette was also active with the 55 & Over Softball League, bowling, the Chesapeake Lions Club and was a former Chesapeake Village Council member. He was also a former insurance salesman and part-time employee for Schneider-Griffin Funeral Home. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his first wife, Gertrude Butcher Gillette; a daughter, Susan Hudson; two sisters, Emogene Stapleton and Irene McCoy; two brothers, Clyde Gillette and Joseph Gillette; and a son-in-law, Haskell "Hack" Webb.

He is survived by his wife, Barbara Blankenship Ferris Gillette; five children, Bonnie (Paul) Wireman, Carl "Butch" (Linda) Gillette, Jeannie Webb, Sharon (Wes) Brown and Steven (Cathy) Ferris; a son-in-law, Roger Hudson; 18 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; one sister, Mabel Stephens; and two brothers, Earl Gillette and Thomas Gillette.

Burial will be in Highland Memorial Gardens, South Point, Ohio.

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2005, Chesapeake, Lawrence Co., OH, Obituary

Herald-Dispatch, Jun 01, 2005

James O. Triplett, 83, of Chesapeake, Ohio, died on May 30, 2005, in St. Mary's Medical Center. He was a caring husband, father and grandfather. He was born July 9, 1921, in Lincoln County, West Virginia, son of the late Polly Anna and Bel Ford Triplett. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Mary Etta Triplett, son, James Belford Triplett, sisters, Velva Davidson, Vivah Aaron, Amanda Adkins, Virgie Adkins and brothers Bill Triplett, John Triplett and Kenneth Triplett.

Surviving is his wife Frances Triplett; sons John L. Triplett and his wife Shelly, Frank Earl Brumfield and his wife Tammy; daughters Serena Collins and her husband Scott, and Alice Peita; sister Fonna Wilson; 12 grandchildren, James Michael Triplett, Polly L. Triplett, Steven S. Triplett, John L. Triplett Jr., Joe L. Triplett, Jason L. Triplett, Zack Brumfield, Victoria Blankenship, Shannon Brumfield, Leslie Page Collins, Samuel Collins and Courtney Peita; and two great-grandchildren, Jessica Triplett and Jordan White. He was a member of IBEW Lodge #317.

Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Wednesday, June 1, 2005, at Chapman's Mortuary, Huntington; burial will follow in Woodmere Memorial Park, Huntington.

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2005, Chesapeake, Lawrence Co., OH, Obituary

The Herald-Dispatch, (Huntington, WV) - August 29, 2005

Helen Charlene Cartwright Sheets, 78, of Chesapeake, Ohio, has seen the glorious face of Jesus. She crossed over into Heaven's eternal security Saturday, Aug. 27, 2005, in St. Mary's Medical Center. She has been completely healed from her strokes and is now walking the streets of gold in her resurrected body, finally able to talk and sing again.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Beard Mortuary with the Rev. Andrew J. Magnusson and the Rev. Harry Rowe officiating. Burial will follow in Woodmere Memorial Park.

She was born Dec. 20, 1926, in Huntington, a daughter of the late William E. and Rose Dale McCallister Cartwright. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by a grandson, Timothy David Blankenship; a sister, Doris Elizabeth Morris; and three brothers, Everette "Snook," John and James Cartwright.

Helen was honorarium of the HEHS January term class of 1945. She was a member Baptist Temple, a former Boy Scout den mother, helped with Camp Fire Girls, homeroom mother for the Chesapeake schools. She was a former Sunday school teacher and was a quilter, having made many for her family to cherish.

She is survived by her husband, Howard L. Sheets; a daughter, Maryellen Sheets Blankenship of Proctorville, Ohio; two sons and a daughter-in-law, Gary L. and Sharon Sheets of Hamilton, Ohio, and David H. Sheets of Proctorville; five grandchildren, Stacie (Bryan) Sheets Fridley, Matthew Sheets and Marcie Bullock, all of Proctorville; Douglas and Lynsey Sheets of Hamilton. Two great-grandchildren, Morgan and Raegan Fridley of Proctorville, and several nieces and nephews.

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2005, Chesapeake, Lawrence Co., OH, Obituary

The Herald-Dispatch, (Huntington, WV) - October 11, 2005

Billy Joe Spurlock Jr., 48, of Chesapeake, Ohio, husband of Doris Dotson Spurlock, passed away Sunday, Oct. 9, 2005, at the Huntington Veterans Administration Center. Funeral services will be conducted at 1 p.m. Wednesday at the Reger Funeral Chapel by Pastor Ronny Tyree. Burial will be in Ross Cemetery, Barboursville, WV.

He was born January 30, 1957 in Cleveland, Ohio. He was a veteran of the US Army. He was a retired truck driver and a former owner of a fishing lake.

In addition to his wife, survivors include his father, Billy Spurlock, and his mother, Peggy Blankenship Nunley, and her husband Thomas Nunley; two sons Billy Joe Spurlock, III and Woodrow Spurlock; a step son Greg Lowe, II; two daughters Tracy Adkins and Autumn Edwards; two grandchildren John Walter Moore, Jr. and Reese Moore; two brothers and two sisters with whom he was raised Lee McDonald, Ricky McDonald, Debbie Smith and Linda McDonald; several nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins; two special uncles, Jack Blankenship and Don Blankenship ; and a mother and father-in-law James and Faye Dotson.

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2005, Chesapeake, Lawrence Co., OH, Obituary

Herald-Dispatch, Oct 22, 2005

Kevin R. Black, 38, of Chesapeake, son of Jean Blankenship France, died Thursday in King's Daughters Medical Center, Ashland. Funeral 11 a.m. Tuesday, Schneider-Griffin Funeral Home; burial in Union Cemetery.

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2005, Chesapeake, Lawrence Co., OH, Obituary

Herald-Dispatch, Oct 23, 2005

Kevin R. Black, 38, of Chesapeake, died Thursday in King's Daughters Medical Center. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Tuesday at Schneider-Griffin Funeral Home, Chesapeake, burial in Union Hill Cemetery.

Survivors include his mother and stepfather, Jean Blankenship France and John R. France of South Point; one sister, Angela Black of Chesapeake; and two brothers, Melvin Dale Black and Roger Black, both of Burlington.

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2006, Chesapeake, Lawrence Co., OH, Obituary

Herald-Dispatch, Apr 18, 2006

Phyllis Irene Alley, 65, of Chesapeake, Ohio, formerly of Charleston, W.Va., died on Sunday, April 16, 2006, in Cabell Huntington Hospital, after a long illness. She was born January 17, 1941, in Milton, W.Va., a daughter of the late Virginia Harshbarger and Edward Lambert. She attended Charleston High School and has lived in Ohio for the past 30 years.

She is survived by her husband, Steven L. Alley Sr., of Chesapeake; three daughters and sons-in-law, Deborah and Gene Bragg of South Point, Ohio, Amy and Jason Isaacs of Chesapeake and Cherri Alley of Barboursville; three sons and daughters-in-law, Donald and Mitzi Wolfe of Cross Lanes, W.Va., Robert and Michele Wolfe of Hollywood, Fla., and Steven Alley Jr. and Susan of Chesapeake; 12 grandchildren, Michael Mannon, Bryan and Kristy Bragg, Jamon and Holli Wolfe, Ashley Wolfe, Mackenzie and Riley Isaacs, Ryan and Ashley Alley, Nathan Strunk and Hayden Blankenship; and a great-granddaughter, Hailey Brooke Mannon.

Phyllis enjoyed her role as homemaker and loved cooking, sewing and gardening. She also enjoyed crafts, making quilts for her grandchildren, and had an active role with the Chesapeake High School athletics. She will be sadly missed by all those who knew and loved her, and the memories and precious moments shared will last forever.

Memorial services will be conducted noon Wednesday at the Barboursville Baptist Church with the Rev. Craig Coster officiating.

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+2007, Chesapeake, Lawrence Co., OH, Death

Herald-Dispatch, Feb 20, 2007

Minnie Mae Blankenship, 76, of Chesapeake, widow of Charles Leonard Blankenship Sr., died Sunday in Cabell Huntington Hospital.

Hall Funeral Home, Proctorville, is in charge of arrangements, which are incomplete.

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+2007, Chesapeake, Lawrence Co., OH, Funeral

Herald-Dispatch, Feb 21, 2007

Minnie Mae Blankenship, 76, of Chesapeake, Ohio, widow of Charles Leonard Blankenship Sr., died Sunday in Cabell Huntington Hospital.

Funeral 11 a.m. Friday, Hall Funeral Home, Proctorville, Ohio; burial in Blankenship Family Cemetery, Martha.

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+2007, Chesapeake, Lawrence Co., OH, Obituary

Herald-Dispatch, Feb 22, 2007

Minnie Mae Blankenship, 76, of Chesapeake, Ohio, passed away Sunday, February 18, 2007, in Cabell Huntington Hospital. Minnie was born April 5, 1930, daughter of the late Pearl Ted and Hazel Martin Romine.

Minnie was a member of the United Methodist Church of Flatwoods, Ky., and was a retired nurse aid from Huntington State Hospital.

In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband, Charles Leonard Blankenship Sr., and four children, Irene Marie Blankenship, Lilly Mae Blankenship, Ronald Wayne Blankenship and Charles Leonard Blankenship Jr.

She is survived by seven sons, Stanley (Kathy) Blankenship of Kitts Hill, Ohio, Tracy Dale (Lisa) Blankenship of Huntington, Timothy Blankenship of Chesapeake, Mitchell (Brenda) Blankenship Sr. of Chesapeake, Robin Eric Blankenship of Ironton, Ohio, Mitchell (Brandi) Blankenship Jr. of South Point, Ohio, and Jeffery Scott (Diane) Blankenship of Boyd County, Kentucky; three daughters, Terry Faye (Jim) Weaver of Lakeland, Fla., Bonnie (Tommie) Kelley of Ceredo, W.Va., and Crystal (Thomas) Hudnall of Flatwoods, Ky.; two sisters, Janeice Kelley of Florida and Betty Damron of Huntington, W.Va.; one brother, Phillip Romine of Lebanon, Ohio; and numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Funeral service will be conducted 11 a.m. Friday, February 23, 2007, at Hall Funeral Home, Proctorville, Ohio. Burial will follow in Blankenship Family Cemetery, Martha, W.Va.

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2007, Chesapeake, Lawrence Co., OH, Obituary

Herald-Dispatch, May 25, 2007

Derek Lloyd Leffingwell, 20, of Chesapeake, Ohio, went to be with our Lord on Monday, May 21, 2007, in Titusville, Fla. Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Saturday, May 26, 2007, at Schneider-Griffin Funeral Home with Minister Larry Burcham officiating. Burial will follow in Langdon Cemetery.

Derek attended Chesapeake High School and played football all four years for the Panthers. He was also a veteran of the U.S. Army. Derek was the son of Mark and Petula Leffingwell of Chesapeake, and Sheila Workman Leffingwell of Huntington, W.Va. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandfather, Jerry Jones, and his paternal grandparents, Ray and Bonnie Leffingwell.

In addition to his parents, he is survived by two sisters, Amber Leffingwell and Holli Robertson; one nephew, Kristian, whom he cherished; his maternal grandmother, Jean Jones of Proctorville, Ohio; and a special cousin, C. J. Blankenship of Chesapeake. Derek also leaves behind his special friends, Kory Thomas, Jory Nance, Lonnie McDonald and numerous others whom he thought a lot about.

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2007, Chesapeake, Lawrence Co., OH, Obituary

Herald-Dispatch, Jul 10, 2007

James F. Chirgwin, 72, of Chesapeake, Ohio, husband of Meril Blankenship Chirgwin, died Friday at home. A Celebration of Life will be held 1 p.m. Friday at Schneider-Griffin Funeral Home, Chesapeake. He was a Special Agent with the Department of Defense.

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2007, Chesapeake, Lawrence Co., OH, Obituary

Herald-Dispatch, Jul 12, 2007

James F. Chirgwin, 72, of Chesapeake, Ohio, died Friday, July 6, 2007, at his residence surrounded by family. A Celebration of Life will be held 1 p.m. Friday, July 13, 2007, at Schneider-Griffin Funeral Home with Pastor Ken Toler officiating.

James was born June 24, 1935, in Huntington, W.Va., a son of the late William and Helen Wheeler Chirgwin. He was a decorated Air Force veteran of Vietnam and served as a Special Agent with the Department of Defense for 22-and-a-half years after his tour of duty. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one brother, Robert Chirgwin.

James is survived by his wife, Meril Blankenship Chirgwin of Chesapeake, Ohio; four children, Debra Nagle of Chesapeake, Ohio, Jimi Burghardt of Uniontown, Ohio, Cheryl Chirgwin of Ashland, Ky., and David and Darlas Chirgwin of Chesapeake, Ohio; seven grandchildren, Kimberly Lanier, Jarrett Burnside, Michael Nagle, Jessie Burghardt, Jordan Burghardt, Christopher Chirgwin, and Jason Chirgwin; three great-grandchildren, Lori Nagle, Rae Lynn Burnside and Stella Nagle; one brother, William Chirgwin of Arizona; one sister, Charlotte Carrico of Getaway, Ohio; and many nieces, nephews, close family, and special friend, Mary Porter.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2008, Chesapeake, Lawrence Co., OH, Obituary

Herald-Dispatch, Jan 05, 2008

Hobert Ray Henderson, 68, of Chesapeake, Ohio, passed away on December 26, 2007, at home. Hobert was born March 29, 1939, in Athalia, Ohio, to the late Max Hobert and Flora Mae Henderson.

He is survived by his wife, Linda Faye Adkins Henderson; two sons, Hobert Ray Henderson Jr. (Beth) of Proctorville, Ohio, Chief Petty Officer (USN) Joseph Allen Henderson (Laticia) of San Diego, Calif.; one daughter, Jennifer Lea Henderson at home; six grandchildren and three step-grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; three sisters, Marjorie L. (Buzz) McCoy of Miller, Ohio, Esther Jean Rogers of Chesapeake, Ohio, and Janice Blankenship of Blackstone, Va.; two brothers, Jerry Max (Phylis) and Harold E. (Lola) Henderson, both of South Point, Ohio.

Hobert was owner and operator of Henderson's Used Cars and Body Shop-Wrecker and Salvage yard for the past 40 years. He attended Abundant Life Baptist Church. Funeral service will be conducted 2 p.m. Sunday, January 6, 2008, at Hall Funeral Home by Pastor Don Irby. Burial will follow in Miller Memorial Gardens, Miller, Ohio.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2008, Chesapeake, Lawrence Co., OH, Obituary

Herald-Dispatch, Apr 16, 2008

Mrs. Nora Catherine Lyons Berry, 75, of Chesapeake, Ohio, passed away Monday, April 14, 2008, in St. Mary's Medical Center after a short illness. She was born October 28, 1932, a daughter of the late Don and Priscilla Boley Maynard. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her first husband, Lee Lyons; two brothers, Don and Belmar Maynard; and one sister, Elnar Fetty.

Nora is survived by her loving and devoted husband of 25 years, June Berry of Chesapeake; her two daughters, Mrs. Rocco Morabito (Brenda) of Huntington, W.Va., and Mrs. Ralph Seagraves (Cathy) of Lavalette, W.Va.; five grandchildren, Shawn Burns and his wife Mica, Justin Blankenship, Christopher Seagraves, and Chris and Rocco Morabito Jr.; one great-granddaughter, Olivia Abner; two dear sisters-in-law, Mary Caul of Huntington, W.Va., and Frances Thompson of Richmond, Va.; her best friend of many years, Beulah Frazier; her caring friend and neighbor, Missy Fox and her children Blake and Jackie; and several nieces and nephews whom she treasured. Nora lived. She had a passion for boating, traveling with June, her green thumb, and caring for the many animals that found their way to her door over the years. She leaves behind her last precious dog, Prissy.

The family will receive friends from 1 to 2 p.m. Thursday, April 17, 2008, at Schneider-Griffin Funeral Home, Chesapeake, with graveside prayers at 2:15 p.m. at Spring Hill Cemetery, Huntington. Burial will follow.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2008, Chesapeake, Lawrence Co., OH, Obituary

Herald-Dispatch, Nov 09, 2008

Dorothy McGuire Gallaher, 84, of Hoover, Alabama, formerly of Chesapeake, Ohio, went home to be with the Lord on November 4, 2008. She was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and a friend to many. She was born in Ironton, Ohio on August 19, 1924, and is preceeded in death by her mother, Nora Runyon McGuire; her father, John McGuire; her husband John H. Gallaher; sisters Beulah Humphreys and Oma Alfrey and brother Warren McGuire.

Surviving are her son, Charles Roger Gallaher of Royal Palm Beach, Fla., daughter-in-law Maryanne Gallaher, daughter Debra S. Kabcenel, son-in-law Andrew Kabcenel, granddaughters Colleen E. Gallaher, Meaghan M. Gallaher and a grandson, Andrew "Ryan" Kabcenel and his wife Adrian; sisters Kathleen Blankenship, Edith Bryant, and many wonderful loved nieces and nephews.

She was retired from Cabell Huntington Hospital after 18 years of service. Dorothy was a member of Leatherwood Baptist Church. God blessed her with 84 years on this earth, everyone that knew her was touched by her presence. She resided at Riverchase Village in Hoover, Ala., and her friends there were her family.

The family would like to thank her doctors, nurses and everyone involved at Shelby Baptist Medical Center in Alabaster, Ala. They were the angels around her during such difficult times. A big-hearted thanks and much love to all at Riverchase Village, the staff and her friends there remain forever in our hearts. Funeral service will be conducted 2 p.m. Sunday, November 9, 2008, at Hall Funeral Home by Pastor Leo Edwards. Burial will follow in Rome Cemetery.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2009, Chesapeake, Lawrence Co., OH, Obituary

Herald-Dispatch, Jan 03, 2009

Our precious mother, Ruth Rader, 86, of Chesapeake, Ohio, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, December 31, 2008, in St. Mary's Medical Center in Huntington, W.Va. Ruth was born April 3, 1922, in Cabell County, W.Va., a daughter of the late Glen and Goldie Blankenship Adkins. She was also preceded in death by her beloved husband, Harry Rader; two daughters, Judy Miller and Marlene Archer; and two grandsons, David Archer and Buddy Haynes. She was a homemaker, loving wife, mother and grandmother and was a member of the Jefferson Avenue Church of God in Huntington.

Surviving are three daughters, Brenda Evans and Becky Ramey, both of Huntington, W.Va., and Jennifer (Larry) Ferris of Proctorville, Ohio; two sons, Harry Leroy Rader of Chesapeake, Ohio, and Thomas Eugene (Linda) Rader of Proctorville, Ohio; two brothers, Jack Adkins of Huntington, W.Va., and Howard Adkins of Fayette County, W.Va.; 13 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; and very special caregiver, Emma Kazee of Chesapeake, Ohio.

Funeral services will be conducted at 1 p.m. Saturday, January 3, 2009, at the Jefferson Avenue Church of God in Huntington, W.Va., by the Rev. Paul Farley. Burial will be in Chesapeake Memorial Gardens in Chesapeake, Ohio.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2004, Coal Grove, Lawrence Co., OH, Funeral

The Herald-Dispatch, (Huntington, WV) - July 3, 2004 [Saturday]

Liza M. Blankenship, 67, of Coal Grove, widow of James E. Blankenship Sr., died Thursday [01Jul2004] in King's Daughters Medical Center [Ashland, Boyd Co., KY]. She was a homemaker. Funeral 1 p.m. Monday, Phillips Funeral Home, Ironton; burial in Ice Creek Cemetery. Visitation 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home.

[SSDI, 15Jun1937 - 01Jul2004]

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

+2006, Forestdale, Lawrence Co., OH, Funeral

The Herald-Dispatch, (Huntington, WV) - November 28, 2006

Kenneth Maggard, 85, of Forestdale, husband of Loray Blankenship Maggard, died Sunday in Ironton. He retired from AK Steel.

Funeral service 11 a.m. Friday, Zoar Baptist Church, Coal Grove; burial at Zoar Cemetery.

[SSDI Kenneth L Maggard 17Dec1920 - 26Nov2006]

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

+2006, Forestdale, Lawrence Co., OH, Obituary

Daily Independent (Ashland, KY)

Mr. Kenneth L. Maggard, 85, of Ironton, Ohio, (Forestdale) died Sunday, Nov. 26, 2006, at a local health center. He was born Dec. 17, 1920, in Wurtland, Ky., a son of the late Thomas and Allie Dickerson Maggard.

He was also preceded in death by a brother, Lowell Maggard; three sisters, Pearl Stanley, Monna Maggard and Naomi Stevens; and a grandson, Tracy Aaron Brammer. He was a retired employee of AK Steel and a member of Zoar Baptist Church, where he was a deacon and Sunday school superintendent for 42 years.

Surviving are his wife, Loray Blankenship Maggard of Ironton, whom he married on Dec. 26, 1942; two daughters and a son-in-law, Linda and Tracy Brammer of Russell, Ky., and Brenda Swan of Erlanger, Ky.; three grandchildren and their spouses, Dr. Christopher and Deanna Brammer of Kenova, W.Va., Chad and KeriPreston of Chicago and Stacey and Jason Dodgion of Hilliard, Ohio; six great-grandchildren, Trevor, Tori, Cassidy and Cayden Brammer and Maude Preston and Noah Dodgion; a brother, Edward Maggard of Tempe, Ariz.; and four sisters, Louella Riley of Rockbridge, Ohio, Jean Eberg of Englewood, Ohio, Allene Galliher of Ontario, Calif., and Wanda Rapp of Waco, Texas.

The funeral will be at 11 a.m. Friday, Dec. 1, 2006, at Zoar Baptist Church in Coal Grove by Pastor Jim Beals and Dr. Kevin Willis. Burial will be in Zoar Cemetery.

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2006, Hanging Rock, Lawrence Co., OH, Obituary

Herald-Dispatch, Nov 01, 2006

Hubert Winston Frazer, 88, of Hanging Rock, Ohio, husband of Grace Blankenship Frazer, died Tuesday. He was a taxidermist, janitor at Hanging Rock School and commercial fisherman. Funeral 1 p.m. Saturday at Phillips Funeral Home, Ironton; burial at Hanging Rock Cemetery. Visitation from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2000, Ironton, Lawrence Co., OH, Obituary

Herald-Dispatch, Aug 21, 2000

Susan Oney, 81, of Ironton, wife of Richard Oney, died Sunday at home. She was a homemaker.

Also surviving are seven daughters, Pauline Dickerson of Ashland, Nancy Conn of Coal Grove, Betty Browning of Wayne, W.Va., Lilly Gee of Madison Heights, Mich., and Peggy Ison, Ruby Kerns and Janie Blankenship, all of Ironton; two sons, Tom of Ironton and Dick of Waverly, Va.; one brother, Charlie White of Columbus; and one sister, Geraldine Hager of Ranger, W.Va.

Graveside service 11 a.m. Tuesday in Woodland Cemetery.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

+2001, Ironton, Lawrence Co., OH, Obituary

Herald-Dispatch, Mar 28, 2001 (Wednesday)

Cecil Blankenship, 76 (1925), of Ironton, husband of Mary Kathleen McGuire Blankenship, died Monday (26Mar2001) at home. He was a retired pipefitter from Local No. 248, Ashland.

Also surviving are three sons, Mike Blankenship and Larry Blankenship, both of Ironton, and Fred Blankenship of Kitts Hill; two daughters, Kathy Lee of Ironton and Cindy Lambert of Kitts Hill; two brothers, Arnold Blankenship of Broadus, Texas, and John Blankenship of Wildwood, Fla.; and three sisters, Easter Dilley and Loray Maggard, both of Ironton, and Verrena Kautsky of Indianapolis.

Funeral 1 p.m. Friday at Tracy Brammer Funeral Home, Ironton; entombment in Highland Memorial Gardens, South Point.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2001, Ironton, Lawrence Co., OH, Obituary

Herald-Dispatch, Aug 14, 2001

Charles Albert Sesher, 81, of Ironton, formerly of Ashland, husband of Helen B. Harr Sesher, died Monday at home. He retired from CSX Transportation.

Also surviving are one son, Charles M. Sesher of Ironton; two daughters, Cathy Blankenship of Ironton and Bonnie Bailey of Green Cove Springs, Fla.; one brother, Howard Sesher of Ashland; and two sisters, Helen Ratliff and Myrtle Clark, both of Ashland.

Tracy Brammer Funeral Home, Ironton, is in charge of arrangements, which are incomplete.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2001, Ironton, Lawrence Co., OH, Obituary

Herald-Dispatch, Aug 28, 2001

Donald Justice, 58, of Ironton, husband of Regina Rae Kidd Justice, died Sunday at home. He was a Rock Hill School District bus driver.

Also surviving are three daughters, Donna Sharp of Greenup, Ky., and Myra Clark and Olivia Miller, both of Ironton; five brothers, Carl Justice, Lou Justice, Bob Justice, Billy Justice and Johnny Justice, all of Ironton; and three sisters, Betty Russell of Ironton, JoAnn Blankenship of Missouri and June Morgan of Coal Grove.

Funeral 11 a.m. Thursday at Phillips Funeral Home, Ironton; burial in Woodland Cemetery, Ironton.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2002, Ironton, Lawrence Co., OH, Obituary

Herald-Dispatch, May 17, 2002

Peggy F. Arthurs, 84, of Ironton, widow of Howard Arthurs, died Thursday at a local hospital. She was a retired employee of a casket company in Bowling Green. Survivors include one son, Charles Blankenship of New Carlisle. Funeral 3 p.m. Saturday at Phillips Funeral Home, 1004 S. 7th St., Ironton.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2005, Ironton, Lawrence Co., OH, Obituary

Herald-Dispatch, Mar 11, 2005

Emaline Smith, 84, of Ironton, passed away Sunday, March 6, 2005, at King's Daughters Medical Center in Ashland, Ky. The Cabell County, West Virginia, native was born November 13, 1920, the daughter of the late Clyde and Estella Stevene Yoho.

She was a homemaker and a member of Sheridan Freewill Baptist Church. She graduated from Milton High School and attended Windsor Grange. She has lived in this area since 1989, and was very active in Lawrence County 4-H. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert J. Smith, who passed away February, 1979; her parents and four brothers, Denver Yoho, James Yoho, Clyde Yoho Jr., and Dale Yoho; and one sister, Opal Cazad.

She is survived by two daughters and sons-in-law, Donna and Larry Blankenship of Deering, Patty and Floyd Pauley of St. Petersburg, Fla.; five sons and daughters-in-law, James and Gaynell Smith of Culloden, W.Va., Randal and Julia Smith of Columbus, Ohio, Joseph and Yoni Smith of Valdosta, Ga., Rev. William and Nancy Smith of Heath, Ohio, and John and Nancy Smith of Ironton; one brother and sister-in-law, Allen and Jane Yoho of Massillon, Ohio; four sisters and brothers-in-law, Maye Curry of Texas, Geneva and Ira Shaffer of Akron, Ohio, Bettie and Jay Rhodes of Richland, Wash., and Margaret and Jack Perry of Canvas, W.Va.; 18 grandchildren and 22 great-grandchildren.

Funeral services were held 11 a.m. Wednesday, March 9, 2005, at Leatherwood Missionary Baptist Church with Rev. William Smith and Rev. Randy Patrick officiating. Burial was in Herrenkohl Cemetery at Cox's Landing, W.Va.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2006, Ironton, Lawrence Co., OH, Obituary

Herald-Dispatch, Mar 12, 2006

Paul Eugene Bentley, 85, of Ironton, Ohio, husband of Grace A. Bentley, died Friday. In addition to his wife he is survived by a son and daughter-in-law, Paul Gary and Janice Bentley of Ironton; two daughters and their husbands, Janice and Dave Lawless of Westerville, Ohio and Doris and Don Ward of Flatwoods, Ky.; sisters, Eileen Moeller of Hecla, Ohio, Lillian Rice of Columbus, Ohio; one brother, Ray Bentley of Coal Grove, Ohio; grandchildren, Carol Lawless, David Lawless, Jr., Gary Lee Bentley, Roger Bentley, Krista Blankenship, Greg Lawless, and Micah Ellison.

He was employed by the United States Postal Service. Funeral 2 p.m. Tuesday at Sugar Creek Missionary Baptist Church, burial in Sugar Creek Cemetery.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2007, Ironton, Lawrence Co., OH, Obituary

Herald-Dispatch, Jun 13, 2007

Hilda L. Blankenship, 87, of Ironton, widow of James Blankenship, died Monday. She was a homemaker. Funeral 11 a.m. Friday, Hayes-Phillips Funeral Home, Ironton; burial at Buckeye Cemetery.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2007, Ironton, Lawrence Co., OH, Obituary

Herald-Dispatch, Nov 22, 2007

V. Ruth Landis, 92, of Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, aunt of J. Edward Blankenship, died Nov. 12 in Vancouver. She was a teacher. Graveside services will be 1 p.m. Friday, Woodland Cemetery, Ironton. There is no visitation. Carman Funeral Home, Flatwoods, is assisting the family.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2007, Ironton, Lawrence Co., OH, Obituary

http://dailyindependent.com/obituaries/x1192753834/Sunday-March-18-2007/print

Dustin E. “Dusty” Blankenship, 25, of Ironton, passed away Thursday, March 15, 2007, in Our Lady of Bellefonte Hospital in Russell. He was born July 16, 1981, in Lawrence County, Ohio, the son of Noah Dean and Sheila R. Blackburn Blankenship of Ironton.

He was a 1999 graduate of Rock Hill High School and also received his fiberoptics degree. He worked as a contractor and laborer in the construction industry for several years and most recently at the Total Safety Co. in South Point, Ohio. He has lived all of his life here.

He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, James and Cleda Blankenship.

He is survived by his parents; his fiance, Melissa Sue Malone of Ironton; three children, Tyler Michael Malone, Kaitlyn Nichole Malone and Isaiah Noah Blankenship; one sister, Brandy Michelle Blankenship of Ironton; and maternal grandparents, Lula and Bob Hall of Ironton.

Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday, March 21, 2007, at Phillips Funeral Home, 1004 S. Seventh St., Ironton. Elder Glenn Jenkins will officiate. Burial will be in Hanging Rock Cemetery.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2008, Ironton, Lawrence Co., OH, Obituary

http://phillipsfuneralhome.net

Edith Mae Blankenship Aldridge Davis Clutters, 67, of Ironton passed away Thursday (July 24, 2008) at the Hospice Care Center Ashland, Ky. She was born August 25, 1940 in Lawrence Co. Ohio the daughter of the late Edward and Bertha Abrams Blankenship.

She was preceded in death by her first husband and father of her children: Kenneth Aldridge; 2nd husband: Herman Davis; parents; three sisters: Evelyn Blankenship, Ethel Schilling, Roberta Richendollar; two brothers: James Blankenship and Charles Blankenship; step son: Jimmy Clutters.

Edith worked as a nurses aide for Bryants Nursing Home for 23 years and Accent Health Care for four years. She is of the Apostolic faith and attended Hanging Rock Schools. She enjoyed her family, friends and also enjoyed playing bingo.

She is survived by her husband: George Edward Clutters who she married November 2002; two daughters and sons-in-law: Jenny Aldridge O"Field and Jim O'Field of South Point, Ohio, Sharon Aldridge Jenkins and Joe Jenkins of Ironton, Ohio; son and daughter-in-law: Kenny and Tanya Aldridge of Kitts Hill, Ohio; five step-sons: Johnny Davis and wife Thelma of Coal Grove, Ohio, Allen Clutters and wife Janice of Ironton, George Clutters and wife Kathy of Ironton, Curtis Clutters of Ironton, Adam Clutters of Ironton; three step-daughters: Judy Bridges and husband Dickie of Coal Grove, Ohio, Jackie Stapleton of Ironton; Patricia Taylor and husband Davey of Ironton. 6 Grandchildren 23 step-grandchildren 30 step great-grandchildren Four sisters: Mary Dutey of Ironton; Grace Frazer of Ironton, Lucille Byrd of Scioto Co, Dorothy Blankenship of Ironton.

Funeral service will be 12:00 PM Tuesday (July 29, 2008) at Phillips Funeral Home 1004 So. 7th Street Ironton, Ohio with Pastor Kenny Waller officiating. Burial in Sugar Creek Cemetery.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

+2008, Ironton, Lawrence Co., OH, Funeral

Herald-Dispatch, Jul 26, 2008

Edith Mae Blankenship Aldridge Davis Clutters, 67, of Ironton, wife of George Edward Clutters, died Thursday in Community Hospice Care Center, Ashland. She was a nurse aide. Funeral service will be noon Tuesday, Phillips Funeral Home, Ironton; burial at Sugar Creek Cemetery.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

+2008, Ironton, Lawrence Co., OH, Obituary

The Herald-Dispatch, (Huntington, WV) - July 27, 2008

Edith Mae Blankenship Aldridge Davis Clutters, 67, of Ironton passed away Thursday, July 24, 2008, at the Hospice Care Center, Ashland, Ky. She was born August 25, 1940, in Lawrence Co., Ohio, the daughter of the late Edward and Bertha Abrams Blankenship.

She was preceded in death by her first husband and father of her children, Kenneth Aldridge; second husband, Herman Davis; parents; three sisters, Evelyn Blankenship , Ethel Schilling, Roberta Richendollar; two brothers, James Blankenship and Charles Blankenship ; step-son, Jimmy Clutters.

Edith worked as a nurses aide for Bryants Nursing Home for 23 years, and Accent Health Care for four years. She is of the Apostolic faith and attended Hanging Rock schools. She enjoyed her family, friends and also enjoyed playing bingo.

She is survived by her husband, George Edward Clutters, who she married in November 2002; two daughters and sons-in-law, Jenny Aldridge O'Field and Jim O'Field of South Point, Ohio, Sharon Aldridge Jenkins and Joe Jenkins of Ironton, Ohio; son and daughter-in-law, Kenny and Tanya Aldridge of Kitts Hill, Ohio; five step-sons, Johnny Davis and wife Thelma of Coal Grove, Ohio, Allen Clutters and wife Janice of Ironton, George Clutters and wife Kathy of Ironton, Curtis Clutters of Ironton, Adam Clutters of Ironton; three step-daughters, Judy Bridges and husband Dickie of Coal Grove, Ohio, Jackie Stapleton of Ironton, Patricia Taylor and husband Davey of Ironton; six grandchildren; 23 step-grandchildren; 30 step-great-grandchildren; four sisters, Mary Dutey of Ironton, Grace Frazer of Ironton, Lucille Byrd of Scioto Co., Dorothy Blankenship of Ironton.

Funeral service will be noon Tuesday, July 29, 2008, at Phillips Funeral Home, 1004 So. 7th Street, Ironton, Ohio, with Pastor Kenny Waller officiating. Burial in Sugar Creek Cemetery.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2009, Ironton, Lawrence Co., OH, Obituary

Ashland Daily Independent - Ashland KY - 11/10/2009

Ronald Keith Lambert, 73, of Ironton, died Sunday. He was born Jan. 19, 1936, in Russell, Ky. His wife, Joan Blankenship Lambert, survives. A private service will be at a later date at Haverhill Cemetery. Tracy Brammer Funeral Home in Ironton is in charge of arrangements.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2009, Ironton, Lawrence Co., OH, Obituary

Herald-Dispatch, Apr 25, 2009

Robert "Brownie" Amos Brown, 84, of Ironton, passed away Thursday, April 23, 2009, at a local health care facility. The Lawrence County native was born February 25, 1925, the son of the late Alfred and Anna Belle French Brown. Mr. Brown was a Navy World War II veteran and was the owner and operator of Brown's Market in Westwood, Ky., for over 20 years and also a vendor at the Milton Flea Market for many years. Mr. Brown was a member of the Gateway Baptist Church of Ironton. In addition to his mother, he is preceded in death by his wife of 39 years, Anna Luree Rapp Brown, whom passed away January 8, 1988; five sisters, Mary Young, Florence Goad, Lillian Goad, Addie Marie Flake and Sarah Rowe; brother, Alfred Brown.

He is survived by two sisters, Anna Blankenship of Ironton and Sue Switzwer of Covington, Ky.; two nieces, Ramona Rapp King of Ironton and Karen Rapp Toney of Crossville, Tenn.; and several other nieces and nephews; and great-nieces and great-nephews; and great-great-nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Monday, April 27, 2009, at Phillips Funeral Home, 1004 South Seventh Street, Ironton, OH 45638, with Brother John Robbins officiating. Burial will follow in Woodland Cemetery.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2009, Ironton, Lawrence Co., OH, Obituary

Herald-Dispatch, Oct 11, 2009

Dorothy Blankenship, 78, of Ironton, died Friday. Funeral service will be 1 p.m. Monday at Phillips Funeral Home, Ironton. Burial will follow at Buckeye Cemetery.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2009, Ironton, Lawrence Co., OH, Obituary

Daily Independent, Ashland KY, 10/11/2009

Dorothy Blankenship, 78, (1931-2009) of Ironton, died Friday. She was born Aug. 8, 1931.

Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Monday at Phillips Funeral Home in Ironton. Burial will be in Buckeye Cemetery.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

+2009, Ironton, Lawrence Co., OH, Obituary,

Phillips Funeral Home, obtained from

Dorothy Blankenship, 78, of Ironton, Ohio, went to be with the Lord, Friday October 9, 2009. The Ironton, Ohio native was born August 8, 1931, the daughter of the late Edward and Bertha Abrams Blankenship. Ms. Blankenship attended Hanging Rock School, she cared for her parents until their passing.

In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by: 2 brothers James and Charles Blankenship 4 sisters Evelyn Blankenship, Ethel Schilling, Roverta Richendallar, Edith Clutters.

Dorothy is survived by: 3 sisters Rosemay Dutey, Lucille Byrd, and Grace Frazer all of Ironton
One special niece in which was her caregiver Lynda Litton and several other nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be 1:00PM Monday (October 12,2009) at Phillips Funeral Home, 1004 South Seventh Street, Ironton, Ohio with Elder Glenn Jenkins officiating. Burial will follow in Buckeye Cemetery..

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2009, Ironton, Lawrence Co., OH, Obituary
Daily Independent, Ashland, KY, 11/10/2009

Ronald Keith Lambert, 73, (1936-2009) of Ironton, died Sunday. He was born Jan. 19, 1936, in Russell, Ky.

His wife, Joan Blankenship Lambert, survives.

A private service will be at a later date at Haverhill Cemetery.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2009, Ironton, Lawrence Co., OH, Obituary,

http://news.herald-dispatch.com

Ronald Lambert, 73, of Ironton, husband of Joan Blankenship Lambert, died Sunday in Ashland Community Hospice Care Center. He retired from Caterpillar. Private service and burial.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2001, Kitts Hill, Lawrence Co., OH, Obituary

Herald-Dispatch, Dec 20, 2001

Paul E. Ross, 72, of Kitts Hill, husband of Carol Reeves Ross, died Tuesday in Our Lady of Bellefonte Hospital. He was a retired Armco Steel crane operator.

Also surviving are one daughter, Eva Ann Knipp of Ashland; one stepson, Don Henry of Waterloo; one stepdaughter, Tammy Reed of Ironton; one brother, Everett Lee Ross of Westwood, Ky.; and one sister, Eloise Blankenship of Ironton. Funeral 1 p.m. Friday at Phillips Funeral Home, Ironton; burial in Mamre Cemetery.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2004, Kitts Hill, Lawrence Co., OH, Funeral

The Herald-Dispatch, (Huntington, WV) - August 18, 2004 [Wednesday]

Bessie Eloise Blankenship, 81, of Kitts Hill, widow of William M. Blankenship, died Monday [16Aug2004]. She was a homemaker. Funeral 1 p.m. Saturday, Phillips Funeral Home, Ironton; burial in Sugar Creek Cemetery. Visitation 6 to 9 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.

(could not find on SSDI)

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2000, Proctorville, Lawrence Co., OH, Obituary

Herald-Dispatch, Jul 22, 2000

Marcus H. Walls, 82, of Proctorville, husband of Hope Smith Walls, died Friday in St. Mary’s Hospital. He was retired from Owens-Illinois Glass Co.

Also surviving are four children; and two sisters, Naomi Walls Blankenship of Logan, W.Va., and Audrey Walls Sweet of Colorado.

Funeral 2 p.m. Monday at Chapman”s Mortuary, Huntington; burial in White Chapel Memorial Gardens.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2001, Proctorville, Lawrence Co., OH, Obituary

Herald-Dispatch, Jan 04, 2001

Lester Lee Blankenship, 71, of Proctorville, husband of Edna Rose Blankenship, died Tuesday in Woodland Oaks Nursing Home, Ashland. He was a retired electrician from INCO.

Also surviving are four daughters, Kathy Sue Adkins of St. Petersburg, Fla., Beverly Ann Knight and Marcia Kay Black, both of Huntington, and Nanette June Holley of Lesage; three sisters, Christine Legg of Idaho, Barbara Gillette of Chesapeake and Jeanie Frances of South Point; and four brothers, John Blankenship of Las Vegas, Tom Blankenship of Amarillo, Texas, Jack Blankenship of Crown City and James Blankenship of Huntington.

Funeral 1 p.m. Friday at Apostolic Life Cathedral Church, Huntington; entombment in Forest Memorial Park, Milton.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

Edna Rose Boster

2002, Proctorville, Lawrence Co., OH, Obituary

Herald-Dispatch, Mar 19, 2002

Richard Lee Johnson, 58, of Proctorville died Saturday at home. Survivors include two sons, Duane Johnson and Richard Johnson, both of Proctorville; three daughters, Jody Langston of Yelm, Wash., Timi Blankenship of Chesapeake and Janette McPherson of Proctorville; and one brother, Ronnie R. Johnson of Proctorville.

Funeral 11 a.m. Wednesday at Hall Funeral Home, Proctorville; burial in Rome Cemetery.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2003, Proctorville, Lawrence Co., OH, Obituary

Herald-Dispatch, May 14, 2003

Eloise "Weezie" Thompson, of Proctorville, Ohio, left this life on Tuesday, May 13, 2003, in her home, surrounded by love. We, her children, celebrate her life of 65 years and are grateful to have had "Weezie" as our mother. Eloise was a daughter, sister, mother, wife, nurse, and friend to many. Her work friends, patients, and church friends are too numerous to name, but know that you were an important part of her life. As a nurse at the VA Medical Center in Chillicothe, Ohio, she made a difference in the lives of the veterans in her care.

Eloise was preceded in death by grandparents, Samuel and Sarah Rowe, a son, Richard Thompson, a niece, Pam Lockhart, and nephew, Matthew Sansom.

Eloise will be remembered always by four daughters and three sons, their spouses and grandchildren: Deborah and Gary Adkins (Tracy and Rheanna), Teressa and Dave Stuckey (Kelly), David and Vie Casteel (Candi), Judy Casteel and Joe Savage (Joey), Elizabeth VanSickle and Gene Fulks (Chasidy and Dylan), C.A. Thompson (Corey), Ben and Kim Thompson (Stephen, Jessie, Jacob).

She is also survived by her mother, Myrtle Blankenship; Uncle Minis Blankenship; five sisters and six brothers, Wilma and Wes Willis, Janith Iverson, Reta and Tub Lockhart, Bill Blankenship, Robie and Judy Blankenship, Sam and Betty Blankenship, Joan and Clyde Sansom, Joyce Traylor, Randy and Stacy Blankenship, Donnie Blankenship, Kevin and Carrie Blankenship. Special thanks to Debbie Chapman and Pam Waugh, caregivers who assisted in Mom's care. Mom thought of Debbie Chapman as her "other daughter Debbie" and her son-in-law Gary Adkins her "coffee date". We love you, Mom.

Visitation will be Wednesday from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Wallace Funeral Home, Barboursville. Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Thursday at the Wallace Funeral Home with ministers Larry Burcham and John Holland. Burial will be in Bowen Cemetery.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2003, Proctorville, Lawrence Co., OH, Obituary

Herald-Dispatch, Oct 07, 2003

Charles Blankenship, 80, of Proctorville, husband of Betty Blankenship, died Monday at home. He retired from Kaiser Aluminum. Funeral 1 p.m. Thursday, Faith United Methodist Church, Huntington; burial in Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens, Huntington.

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+2003, Proctorville, Lawrence Co., OH, Obituary

Herald-Dispatch, Oct 08, 2003

Mr. Charles M. "Mitch" Blankenship, 80 of Proctorville, Ohio, died October 6, 2003, at his residence. Funeral services will be held on Thursday at 1 p.m. at Faith United Methodist Church, Huntington, by the Rev. Tim Conrad and the Rev. Ralph Houck. Burial will be in Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens, Huntington.

He was born on October 21, 1922, in Huntington, W.Va., a son of the late Carl S. and Lula Crook Blankenship. He was also preceded in death by one sister, Frances Singer and one brother, Bill Blankenship.

He was a machinist, trained at Huntington East High School Vocational Center, beginning his career at the Huntington C&O Shops and later retiring from Kaiser Aluminum, Ravenswood, W.Va., in 1985. He was a member of Faith United Methodist Church and the Berean Sunday School Class.

He is survived by his devoted wife of 58 years, Betty Adams Blankenship; one son, Ken Blankenship and his wife Jackie of Point Pleasant, W.Va.; three daughters, Cheryl Blankenship of Proctorville, Ohio, LuAnne Cottrill and her husband Bud of St. Albans, W.Va., and Mary Jane Blankenship of St. Albans; three grandchildren, April Blankenship of Point Pleasant, W.Va., Andy Cottrill of Ocala, Fla., and Jennifer Cottrill of St. Albans; three sisters, Hazel Bunn and Mildred Asbury of Huntington, W.Va., and JoAnn Booth of Chesapeake, Ohio; plus many loving nieces and nephews.

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2004, Proctorville, Lawrence Co., OH, Obituary

Herald-Dispatch, Oct 01, 2004

Edith Mabel Boster, 94, of Proctorville, Ohio, went to be with the Lord Wednesday, September 29, 2004. Funeral service will be conducted 1 p.m. Saturday, October 2, 2004, at Apostolic Life Cathedral, Huntington, by Rev. E.S. Harper, assisted by Rev. Chuck Lawrence. Burial will follow in Oaklawn Memorial Park Huntington, W.Va.

She was born December 15, 1909, to the late David and Addie Birchfield Coleman. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Ceephas Harold Boster, one son, James Dale Boster, two brothers, and two sisters. She was a member of Apostolic Life Cathedral.

She is survived by two daughters, Edna Rose Blankenship of Huntington, W.Va., and Ruth Ellen Kitchen of Nicholasville, Ky.; two sons, Raymond Boster and his wife Tina of Proctorville, and Kenneth H. Boster of Cary, N.C.; 12 grandchildren; 29 great-grandchildren; eight great-great grandchildren; one sister, Eva Denney of Wellston, Ohio; several nieces, nephews, and countless friends.

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2005, Proctorville, Lawrence Co., OH, Obituary

Herald-Dispatch, Jun 26, 2005

Karen S. Rowe, 63, of Proctorville, Ohio, passed away Friday, June 24, 2005, in St. Mary's Medical Center. Funeral service will be conducted 2 p.m. Monday, June 27, 2005, at Hall Funeral Home by Pastor Larry Diamond and Pastor Mike Smith. Karen was born December 26, 1941, in Cabell County, W.Va., daughter of Juanita V. Thompson of South Point, Ohio, and the late Troy Thompson. Karen retired from Special Metals in April 2001.

In addition to her mother, Karen also is survived by her husband, David E. Rowe; one son, Troy E. Rowe of Proctorville; two daughters, Kendra Hale and Amy Blankenship, both of Proctorville; two grandchildren, Kyla Rowe and Celeste Blankenship; two brothers, Gary Thompson of Barboursville, W.Va., and Ricky Thompson of Orlando, Fla.; and several nieces and nephews.

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2005, Proctorville, Lawrence Co., OH, Obituary

Herald-Dispatch, Sep 16, 2005

Lois Jane Johnson Lynch, 63, of Proctorville, Ohio, passed away Tuesday, September 13, 2005, in St. Mary's Medical Center. Funeral service will be conducted 11 a.m. Saturday, September 17, 2005, at Hall Funeral Home by Minister Robert Johnson. Burial will follow in Highland Memorial Gardens, South Point, Ohio.

She was born October 8, 1941, in Cabell County, West Virginia, to the late Stanley E. and Ruth Mae Houcks Ingram. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two sisters, Joann Moore and Shirley Cremeans. Lois retired from Owens-Illinois and was a member of Rome Church of Christ.

She is survived by her husband Jim Lynch; first husband Shirley Johnson of Chesapeake, Ohio; children Robert Johnson of Tarentum, Pa., Michael Johnson of Willow Wood, Ohio, and Teresa Johnson of Proctorville, Ohio; eight grandchildren Krista, Jesse, Darren, Robert, Hannah, Rachel, Seth and Caleb Johnson; one sister Lou Blankenship of Warren, Ohio; one niece, Patricia Eskew of Warren, Ohio; stepchildren Scott Lynch of Huntington, Lisa Lynch of Oak Harbor, Wash., Kim Lynch of Jacksonville, Fla.; and special friend Tricia McKown.

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2006, Proctorville, Lawrence Co., OH, Obituary

Herald-Dispatch, Feb 26, 2006

Twyla M. Hayes, 84, a long-time resident of Arlington, Texas, went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Thursday, Feb. 23, 2006. Waiting to welcome her "home" was her husband, Everett Clifton Hayes, her brother, Dana Preston Clonch and her daughter-in-law, Loretta Hayes, along with her parents. Funeral service will be 11 a.m., Wednesday, March 1, at Hall Funeral Home, Proctorville, Ohio, with visitation at 10 a.m. Interment will be at Getaway United Methodist Cemetery.

Twyla was born July 18, 1921, in Huntington, W.Va., to Marlin Preston Clonch and Ona Blanche Hite. Her paternal grandparents were Albert Van Clonch and Celila Clay Blankenship. Her maternal grandparents were Henry Hite and Sara Ona Morris, all of West Virginia.

Twyla attended grade school and junior high in Huntington. Her family moved to Lawrence County, Ohio, in 1936 where Twyla attended Windsor High School and graduated Valedictorian. Twyla met Clifton Hayes in Lawrence County and they were married Dec. 23, 1939. They began their life together in Lawrence County before moving to Springfield, Ohio, in about 1951.

Following the death of her husband of 32 years in 1972, Twyla lived with her children, and lived in Arlington for the past 30 years. She was active in her Sunday School class and the Intercessory Prayer Ministry for many years. She also enjoyed the African Violet Society and spent much of her time crocheting for others.

Survivors include two children; six grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; sister Mrs. Mina Ellis; sister-in-law Mrs. Thelma Clonch of Lawrence County, Ohio; son Ralph of Albuquerque, N.M., and his sons Kevin Hayes and his wife Lynette of Edgewood, N.M., SFC Scott Hayes and his wife Gail of Fort Riley, Kan., and Sgt. Eric Hayes and his wife Nicole of Fort Lewis, Wash.; daughter, Sharon Heizer and husband, Russell and their three daughters, Shelley Barnett and husband David, Shannon Akin and husband Cory and Julie Medley and husband Chris, all of Texas.

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+2006, Proctorville, Lawrence Co., OH, Obituary

Herald-Dispatch, Mar 30, 2006

Betty Lou Adams Blankenship of Proctorville, Ohio, formerly of Point Pleasant, W.Va., widow of Charles "Mitch" Blankenship, passed away Tuesday, March 28, 2006, in St. Mary's Medical Center, Huntington. Funeral service will be conducted 11 a.m. Friday, March 31, 2006, at Faith United Methodist Church, Huntington, with the Rev. Tim Conrad officiating. Burial will follow in Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens, Huntington.

Betty was born May 4, 1925, in Huntington, the daughter of the late Kenneth A. and Bessie Russell Adams. She graduated from Huntington East High School, Class of 1943. She faithfully attended Faith United Methodist Church, where she was a member of the Berean Class.

She is survived by one son and daughter-in-law, Ken and Jackie Blankenship of Point Pleasant; one daughter and son-in-law, Bud and Lu Anne Cottrill of St. Albans, W.Va.; two daughters, Cheryl Blankenship of Proctorville and Mary Jane Blankenship of St. Albans; three grandchildren, April Blankenship of Point Pleasant, Andy Cottrill of Ocala, Fla., and Jennifer Cottrill of St. Albans. She is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews, whom she loved dearly.

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2006, Proctorville, Lawrence Co., OH, Obituary

Herald-Dispatch, Aug 18, 2006

Ronald Eugene Harvey, 64, of Proctorville, Ohio, went home to be with his heavenly father Wednesday morning, August 16, 2006. He is the son of Dorothy Wilkes Harvey and the late Harold Harvey. He was also preceded in death by his maternal and paternal grandparents.

In addition to his mother, Ronald is survived by his wife Dreama Harvey; brother and sister-in-law Donald and Connie Harvey; his children and their spouses Doreen and Mike Gissel, Ronnie Harvey, Melanie Harvey, Gail and Wes Harbour, and Kenny Blankenship II; grandchildren Codey Harvey, Evan Gissel, Ryder Frederick, Faith Harbour and Sarah Blankenship.

Ron was retired from the United States Postal Service after 30 years of service. He was a charter member of Sanctuary of Grace. He was also a member of IOOF, Charity Rebekah Lodge #39 of Huntington, Proctorville Masonic Lodge #550 F &AM, Teresa Chapter #257 OES of Proctorville, and 32nd Degree Scottish Rite Mason, Valley of Cincinnati. Ron was past president and member of the Board of Directors of the Huntington Area Postal Credit Union.

Funeral service will be conducted 11 a.m. Saturday, August 19, 2006, at Hall Funeral Home by Pastor Todd Kincaid and Pastor Paul Harvey.

Masonic services will be at 7:30 p.m. Friday. We would like to give special thanks to our church family who without all your prayers and support, we never would have made it through Ron's illness.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2007, Proctorville, Lawrence Co., OH, Obituary

Herald-Dispatch, Mar 10, 2007

Loisann Kitty Hackney, 58, of Proctorville, Ohio, went home to be with the Lord Thursday, March 8, 2007, in Louisville, Ky. Funeral service will be conducted at 2 p.m. Sunday, March 11, 2007, at Beard Mortuary, Huntington, with Mr. Dallas Moore and Pastor Robert Weaver officiating. Burial will follow in Teays Hill Cemetery, St. Albans, W.Va.

She was born May 12, 1948, in St. Albans, W.Va., a daughter of the late Willard Lee and Esta Florence Summers Davis. She was also preceded in death by one brother, James Robert "Bob" Davis; and one sister, Elneta Jane Davis. Kitty was a member of the First Church of the Nazarene, Huntington, as well as TOPS and the Red Hat Society.

She is survived by her husband, Michael Hackney; two daughters, Meghan Hackney and Amanda Hackney of Huntington; two sisters, Penny Blankenship and her husband Kenny of South Point, Ohio, and Oveta McMillian of Huntington; two brothers, Roger Joe Davis and his wife Janet of South Gate, Mich., and Steve Davis and his wife Patricia of Salt Rock, W.Va.; and several nieces, nephews and loving friends.

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2007, Proctorville, Lawrence Co., OH, Obituary

Herald-Dispatch, Jul 24, 2007

Ross Eugene Butcher of Proctorville, Ohio left this world and entered into Heaven on July 22, 2007. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, July 25, 2007 at Schneider-Griffin Funeral Home, Chesapeake, Ohio, with his friend, Pastor D. L. Webb officiating. Burial will follow at Highland Memorial Gardens, South Point, Ohio. He was the son of the late Mart and Stella Butcher and the brother to 10 siblings. He was also preceded in death by three brothers and five sisters.

Sadly, he leaves behind his wife of 59 years, Christine Butcher. Their two sons, Joe Butcher of South Point and Paul and his wife Melany Napier-Butcher of Kenova, W.Va., also survive. He was blessed and proud to have had seven grandchildren, Nancy Blankenship and husband Rick, Joe Martin Butcher and wife Billee, Ginny Morrison and husband John, Susan Sadler and husband Michael, Kyle Butcher and wife Beth, Josh Butcher and wife Brandy and Jake Butcher. His treasures on this earth were Isaac Sadler, his best buddy, his baby-girl Victoria Blankenship, Hunter Butcher, Nateli Jo Butcher and Shelby and Gracie Morrison. He also leaves two sisters, Polly McGinnis and Beulah Jenkins, and many nieces and nephews and a host of friends.

Ross served in the Navy during World War II. He was a rural mail carrier at South Point for 25 years. He also served as a member of the South Point Board of Education and Director of Emergency Services for Lawrence County.

Visitation will be from noon to 2 p.m. Wednesday at Schneider-Griffin Funeral Home, Chesapeake, Ohio. His grandsons, Kyle, Joe Martin, Michael, Ricky, Josh, Jake and John will serve as pallbearers. The family would also like to thank Mickey of Hospice and the staff on the 3rd floor at St. Marys for their kindness during this difficult time.

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2008, Proctorville, Lawrence Co., OH, Obituary

Herald-Dispatch, Feb 02, 2008

Leslie Ray Mullins, 87, of Proctorville, Ohio, died Thursday, January 31, 2008, at St. Mary's Medical Center. He was born July 18, 1920, to the late Thomas and Alice Hinkle Mullins. He was a retired truck driver for Food Haul for 35 years. Leslie was a World War II veteran serving in the Navy aboard the USS Betelgeuse. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a daughter, Fonda Mullins; three sisters, Evia Pennington, Nellie Pennington, and Ima Holton; two brothers, Arvil (Buck) Mullins and Cecil Mullins; and infant sisters Ruthie, Yonnie, Tiny, and Minnie.

He is survived by his loving wife of 66 years, Nellie Smith Mullins; two daughters and sons-in-law, Debbie (Vernon) Farmer of Midlothian, Va., and Judy (Carl Don) Blankenship of Proctorville; one sister, Bessie Thornburg of Proctorville, Ohio; grandchildren Angela (Rob) Albano, Lisa Carter (Kevin Browning), Kevin (Tammy) Black, and Scott Blankenship; great-grandchildren Todd and Aaron Skaggs, and Toni and Brett Black; great-great-grandchildren Alyssa and Ashlie Skaggs, and Gary Stanley; and many nieces, nephews, in-laws, and friends.

We will always remember this kind and gentle man who loved his family, friends, and God. Funeral service will be conducted 2 p.m. Sunday, February 3, 2008, at Hall Funeral Home by Rev. Harold Hamlin. Burial will follow in Rome Cemetery.

Proctorville VFW Post #6878 will conduct military graveside rites.

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2008, Proctorville, Lawrence Co., OH, Obituary

Herald-Dispatch, Jul 15, 2008

Judy Jenkins, 55, of Proctorville, Ohio, formerly of Ashland, Ky., passed away Sunday, July 13, 2008, at her home. Graveside service will be conducted 11 a.m. Thursday, July 17, 2008, at Rose Hill Burial Park, Ashland, with Kit Jenkins officiating.

She was born December 22, 1952, in Boyd County, Kentucky, daughter of Phyllis Jean Hineman of Westwood, Ky., and the late Benny F. Blevins. She was the retired division director of The March of Dimes. In addition to her father, she was preceded in death by her husband, Bobby Miller.

In addition to her mother, she is survived by a special friend, Vickie S. Musick of Westwood, Ky.; son Dr. Bob Miller and companion Steve Johnson of Proctorville, Ohio, Gregory Scott Miller and companion Patrick Blankenship of Huntington, W.Va., and Joseph "Benjy" Jenkins and wife Dana Jenkins of Flatwoods, Ky.; and one grandson, Joseph B. Jenkins Jr.

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2008, Proctorville, Lawrence Co., OH, Obituary

Herald-Dispatch, Nov 19, 2008

Rory Duane Johnson, 48, of Proctorville, Ohio, passed away Sunday, November 16, 2008, at The University of Kentucky Medical Center, Lexington, Ky. Funeral service will be 11 a.m. Thursday, November 20, 2008, at Schneider-Griffin Funeral Home, Chesapeake, Ohio, with Minister Earl Slack officiating. Burial will follow at Rome Cemetery, Proctorville, Ohio.

Duane was born December 24, 1959, in Huntington, W.Va., a son of Janice Johnson and the late Richard Johnson. He is survived by grandparents Bill (Shirley) Johnson; sisters Jody Johnson, Tami Blankenship, Jannette (Jeff) McPherson and Tiffany Brown; brother Richard Johnson; and companion Janet Moss

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2003, South Point, Lawrence Co., OH, Obituary

Herald-Dispatch, Apr 14, 2003

Mabel Brammer Harless, 89, of South Point died Saturday, April 12, 2003, in Heartland of Riverview, South Point. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Tuesday, April 15, 2003, at Schneider-Griffin Funeral Home, with Pastor Aaron Childers officiating.

Mabel was born Sept. 8, 1913, in Lawrence County, Ohio, a daughter of the late Roscoe and Ethel Leighty Brammer. She was a retired sales clerk and attended Solida Baptist Church. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Frank B. Harless; four sisters, Ruth Wineka, Anna Laura Fogel, Lotus Bullard and Mary Scheuttler; and four brothers, Leo, Jack, Albert and Roscoe Brammer.

Mabel is survived by her son and daughter-in-law with whom she made her home, Danny and Sally Harless of South Point; one daughter and son-in-law, Dolores and C. E. Wetherall of Kenova; six grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren; three brothers, Ralph, Robert L. and John Brammer; and two sisters, Rebecca Blankenship and Jane Brammer.

Burial will be in Highland Memorial Gardens, South Point.

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2003, South Point, Lawrence Co., OH, Obituary

Herald-Dispatch, Nov 06, 2003

Effie Wheeler, 92, of South Point, widow of Rev. Delbert Wheeler, died Monday. She was a homemaker. Survivors include five sons, Robert Wheeler, Charles H. Wheeler and Harry Wheeler, all of South Point, Clyde E. Wheeler of Deering and Jimmy Wheeler of Coal Grove; one daughter, Nellie Blankenship of Venice, Fla.; 16 grandchildren and 23 great-grandchildren. Graveside service will be 1 p.m. Saturday at Ice Creek Cemetery.

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2004, South Point, Lawrence Co., OH, Obituary

Herald-Dispatch, May 20, 2004

Timothy W. Weaver, 47, of South Point, husband of Judy Elaine Weaver, died Tuesday at home. He was a roofer at Cable Sheet Metal and Roofing. Also surviving are his mother, Winifred Weaver of Sciotodale; children Richard Weaver, Christopher Weaver and Letitia Melvin, all of South Point, Dawn Blankenship of Minford, Jeremy Weaver of Ironton and Shane Weaver of Coal Grove; brother Darrell Weaver of South Webster; sisters Sue Volland of Sciotodale, Angie Cole of Wheelersburg and Mandy Weaver of Bristol, Conn. Funeral 2 p.m. Friday, Phillips Funeral Home, Ironton; burial in Sunset Memorial Gardens.

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2006, South Point, Lawrence Co., OH, Obituary

The Herald-Dispatch, (Huntington, WV) - February 20, 2006

Oscar Harper, 84, of South Point, Ohio, formerly of Wayne, W.Va., died Saturday, Feb. 18, 2006, at Heartland of Riverview in South Point. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 21, 2006, at Morris Funeral Home Chapel, Wayne, W.Va., by Brother Jerry Casteel. Burial will follow at Community Memorial Gardens, Wayne. VFW Post #1064 of Huntington will perform military graveside rites. He was born Feb. 7, 1922, at Williams, Ky., a son of the late David Edward and Rebecca Myrtle Perkins Harper.

He was retired from Union Concrete Pipe Company in Ceredo and was a member of the Lick Creek Baptist Church. Oscar was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II, serving with the 83rd Division, 329th Infantry. He served in the European Theater and was in Normandy at Omaha Beach Head during the invasion of France. He received the Purple Heart, Bronze Star, Good Conduct Medal and Expert Rifleman Medal. Oscar was a life member of DAV Chapter II, American Legion Post 93 of Kenova and VFW Post 1064 of Huntington.

Also preceding him in death were two brothers, Bert and Lonzo Harper; two sisters, Lou Shepard and Bonnie Guthrie; and a special son-in-law, Charles I. Casteel.

Survivors include five daughters, Bonnie Vandagriff and husband, Tim of Duncan, Okla., Fannie McSweeney and husband, Jim of South Point, Ohio, Brenda Harper of Sellersburg, Ind., Phyllis Williams and husband, Randy of Charlestown, Ind., and Connie Fruits and husband, Jim of Sellersburg, Ind.; a son, Oscar Harper Jr. and wife, Jennifer of Sulphur, Okla.; five sisters, Cora Perkins of Michigan, Dora Blankenship, Pearl Shearer, and Wanda Bailey, all of West Liberty, Ky., and Clotine Cornett of Ezel, Ky.; 13 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren.

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2008, South Point, Lawrence Co., OH, Obituary

Herald-Dispatch, Mar 11, 2008

Catherine L. Noble, 77, of South Point, Ohio, went to be with the Lord, Saturday, March 8, 2008, in Huntington Health and Rehabilitation Center. Funeral services will be 1 p.m. Wednesday, March 12, 2008, at Schneider-Griffin Funeral Home, Chesapeake, Ohio, with her son, Pastor Terry Noble and Pastor Randy Keffer officiating. Burial will follow in Greenlawn Cemetery, Burlington, Ohio.

Catherine was born October 17, 1930, in Cabin Creek, W.Va., a daughter of the late Ernest R. and Iva Flora Freeman. She moved with her family to South Point at an early age and graduated from South Point Delta High School. She retired as a cook from South Point Local Schools and was a member of Cornerstone Bible Church. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Melvin Noble; two sisters, Genova Constance Freeman and Jenny Lee Freeman; and one brother, Gerald R. Freeman.

Catherine is survived by one son and daughter-in-law, with whom she made her home, Terry and Eleta Noble of South Point, Ohio; one daughter and son-in-law, Debbie and George York of South Point, Ohio; one sister, Helen Saunders of Richmond, Va.; one brother, Donald Freeman of South Point, Ohio; eight grandchildren, Sean and Eloise Daniels of Huntington, W.Va., Travis and Michelle Daniels of South Point, Ohio, Ginger and John Osbourne of Louisville, Ky., Faith York of South Point, Ohio, Caleb and Amanda Noble of San Diego, Calif., Ben and Stacy Noble of Conroe, Texas, Tate and Susie Prosser of Portland, Texas, and Paula and Mark Blankenship of Clinton, Tenn.; 16 great-grandchildren; and a host of nieces and nephews.

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2008, South Point, Lawrence Co., OH, Obituary

Herald-Dispatch, Apr 30, 2008

Deborah F. Price, 46, of South Point, Ohio, went home to be with the Lord, Tuesday, April 29, 2008, at Emogene Dolin Jones Hospice House. Deborah was born September 2, 1961, in Huntington, W.Va. She was preceded in death by her maternal grandparents, Milton and Alberta Mullins; her uncle, Ernest C. "Ernie" Mullins; and her cousin, Arianna Fleeman.

Deborah is survived by her mother and step-father, Vera Faye and Richard Vance of South Point, Ohio; two brothers and sisters-in-law, Rick and Terri Mullins of Lesage, W.Va., and Jim and Mitzi Vance of Lavalette, W.Va.; five aunts, June Blankenship of Etta, Miss., Lois (Ray) Marsee of Lady Lake, Fla., Pauline (Uno) Taylor of Atlanta, Ga., Sandy Hylton of Jenkins, Ky., and Naomi Mullins of Chesapeake, Ohio; her uncle, Paul (Linda) Mullins of Chesapeake, Ohio; her nieces and nephews, Javey (Randie) Vance, Amanda Mullins, Richard Mullins, Jordan Vance, Jarrah Vance, Patrick Mullins and Brogan Burgess; and numerous extended family and friends. There will be a private family memorial service.

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2008, South Point, Lawrence Co., OH, Obituary

Herald-Dispatch, Jun 13, 2008

Richard D. Vance, 78, of South Point, Ohio, went home to be with the Lord, Monday June 9, 2008, at St. Mary’s Medical Center in Huntington, W.Va. Richard was born January 4, 1930, to the late Richard and Rosa Goins Vance.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a daughter, Deborah Price; sisters Bertha and Bonnie Vance; and brothers Otis, Woodrow, Bruce and Albert Vance; brothers-in-law Ernie Mullins and Lee Blankenship.

Richard is survived by his wife Vera of South Point; children Rick (Terri) Mullins of Lesage W.Va., Jim (Mitzi) Vance of Lavalette, W.Va.; grandchildren Javey (Randie) Vance, Amanda Mullins, Richard Mullins, Jordan Vance, Jarrah Vance, Patrick Mullins, and Brogan Burgess; nieces Virginia Faye (Baylus) Caudill, Betty Jo Taylor, Bonita (Delmar) Sergent, all of Whitesburg, Ky., Marcie Cook of Mayking, Ky., and Norma Jean Gibson of Michigan; nephews R.D. Gibson, Jimmy Gibson and Dingus "Dollar" Gibson, all of Michigan, and Henry Allen (Sherry) Taylor of Hamilton, Ohio; in-laws Naomi Mullins, of Chesapeake, Ohio, June Blankenship of Etta, Miss., Lois (Ray) Marsee of Lady Lake, Fla., Pauline (Uno) Taylor of Atlanta, Ga., Paul (Linda) Mullins of Chesapeake, Ohio, and Sandy Hylton of Jenkins, Ky.; and many extended family and friends.

There will be a private family memorial service.

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2008, South Point, Lawrence Co., OH, Obituary

Herald-Dispatch, Jun 17, 2008

Gary Rowe, 54, of South Point, Ohio, left this life Thursday, June 12, 2008, at his residence. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Wednesday, June 18, 2008, at Schneider-Griffin Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Greenlawn Cemetery, Burlington, Ohio.

Gary was born February 5, 1954, in Detroit, Mich., a son of Emmett Rowe and the late Agnes Santelli Rowe. In addition to his father, Gary is survived by his wife, Tammy; two daughters, Lisa and Holly Rowe; two sons, Bobby Joe and Gary Rowe; two step-daughters, Veronica and Wanda Grimmett; one step-son, James Grimmett; one sister, Laura (Joey) Blankenship; and one brother Ronald Rowe. Friends may call from 10 to 11 a.m. Wednesday at Schneider-Griffin Funeral Home, Chesapeake, Ohio.

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2008, South Point, Lawrence Co., OH, Obituary

Herald-Dispatch, Nov 12, 2008

Douglas H. Allen, 84, of South Point, Ohio, went to be with the Lord, Sunday, November 9, 2008. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Thursday, November 13, 2008, at Schneider-Griffin Funeral Home with Pastor Tim Jenkins officiating. Entombment will follow in White Chapel Memorial Gardens, Barboursville, W.Va.

Doug was born July 19, 1924, in Welch, W.Va. He retired from Plumbers and Pipefitters Local 521 and was a member of Tri-State Baptist Temple. Doug was preceded in death by his father, Cecil Allen; his mother and step-father, Sessie Blankenship Ranzo and Frank Ranzo; one brother, Jack Allen; and one sister, Geneva Ranzo.

Doug is survived by his loving wife, Joanna Huff Allen; two sons and daughters-in-law, Terry and Sandy Allen of Huntington, W.Va., and Randall and Janet Allen of Columbus, Ga.; four grandchildren, Christie Adkins, Kelli Allen, Rebecca Allen and Bryan Allen; two great-grandchildren, Liam Adkins and Olivia Allen; and two sisters, Lillian Winter of Kingsport, Tenn., and Bettie Robinson of Parkersburg, W.Va.

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2009, South Point, Lawrence Co., OH, Obituary

Herald-Dispatch, Mar 26, 2009

Danny F. Harless, 73, of South Point, Ohio, went home to be with the Lord, March 24, 2009, at Kings Daughters Medical Center. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Friday, March 27, 2009, at Schneider-Griffin Funeral Home with Pastors Jeff Huff and Paul Dillow officiating. Burial will follow in Highland Memorial Gardens, South Point.

Danny was born August 24, 1935, in Wayne County, West Virginia, a son of the late Frank B. and Mabel Brammer Harless. He was a graduate of Chesapeake High School and retired as a Chemical Operator from Aristech after 35 years. Danny served in the U.S. Army, was a member of the Old Codger Construction Company, and attended Burlington Baptist Church. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his father-in-law and mother-in-law, George and Gracie Willis.

Danny is survived by his wife of 49 years, Sally Willis Harless; four children and their spouses, Tarissa and Michael Beaver, Tammy and Claude Cornelius, Danelle and Scott Shelton, and George and Kathy Willis; six granddaughters, Derecia (Bastiaan) Aarts, Sarah (Joshua) Blankenship, Chera (Daniel) McGuire, Rebecca (Johnathon) Whiteman, Samantha Shelton and Sydney Shelton; two great-granddaughters, Audrie and Aryanna; one sister and brother-in-law, Delores and C.E. Wetherall; two brothers-in-law, Isom Willis and Billy (Bertha) Willis; one sister-in-law, Iva Willis; and several nieces and nephews.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2009, South Point, Lawrence Co., OH, Obituary

Daily Independent , Ashland, KY, 3/26/2009

Danny F. Harless, 73, (1935-2009) of South Point, Ohio, went home to be with the Lord on March 24, 2009, in King’s Daughters Medical Center. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Friday, March 27, 2009, at Schneider-Griffin Funeral Home in Chesapeake by Pastors Jeff Huff and Paul Dillow. Burial will be in Highland Memorial Gardens in South Point.

Danny was born Aug. 24, 1935, in Wayne County, W.Va., a son of the late Frank B. and Mabel Brammer Harless. He was a graduate of Chesapake High School and retired as a chemical operator from Aristech after 35 years. Danny served in the U.S. Army, was a member of Old Codger Construction Co., and attended Burlington Baptist Church. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his father-in-law and mother-in-law, George and Gracie Willis.

Danny is survived by his wife of 49 years, Sally Willis Harless; four children and their spouses, Tarissa and Michael Beaver, Tammy and Claude Cornelius, Danelle and Scott Shelton and George and Kathy Willis; six granddaughters, Derecia (Bastiaan) Aarts, Sarah (Joshua) Blankenship, Chera (Daniel) McGuire, Rebecca (Johnathon) Whiteman, Samantha Shelton and Sydney Shelton; two great-granddaughters, Audrie and Aryanna; a sister and brother-in-law, Delores and C.E. Wetherall; two brothers-in-law, Isom Willis and Billy (Bertha) Willis; a sister-in-law, Iva Willis; and several nieces and nephews.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

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

Blankenship, Betty L. 80, 04May1925 - 28Mar2006, Proctorville, Lawrence, OH, WV-236-32-9607

Blankenship, Cecil 76-77, 28Mar1924 - 26Mar2001, Ironton, Lawrence, OH, KY-401-22-9249

Blankenship, Dorothy 78, 08Aug1931 - 09Oct2009, Ironton, Lawrence, OH, OH-302-26-3498

Blankenship, Dorothy 78, 26Jul1925 - 17Jun2004, South Point, Lawrence, OH, WV-235-42-2153

Blankenship, Eloise 81, 19Jul1923 - 16Aug2004, Kitts Hill, Lawrence, OH, OH-271-36-8338

Blankenship, Hilda L. 87, 06Feb1920 - 11Jun2007, Ironton, Lawrence, OH, OH-295-42-4261

Blankenship, Lester L. 71, 14Aug1929 - 02Jan2001, Proctorville, Lawrence, OH, WV-235-42-2409

Blankenship, Liza M. 67, 15Jun1937 - 01Jul2004, Ironton, Lawrence, OH, OH-292-68-6928

Blankenship, Mary J. 54, 11Sep1951 - 07Feb2006, Ironton, Lawrence, OH, OH-273-54-4805

Blankenship, Minnie M. 76, 05Apr1930 - 18Feb2007, Chesapeake, Lawrence, OH, WV-236-44-2237

Licking

2002, Newark, Licking Co., OH, Obituary

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Marian E. Newell, Sept. 20, 1928-Sept. 6, 2002. A graveside service for Marian E. Newell, 73, of Newark, will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday at Cedar Hill Cemetery. Mrs. Newell, a member of Toboso Nazarene Church, died Sept. 6, 2002, at the Heath Nursing Care Center. She was born Sept. 20, 1928, in Zanesville, to the late Fred and Lillian (Jones) Warner.

She is survived by three sons, Michael and Aundra Newell, David Newell and Eric Newell, all of Newark; daughter, Lisa Newell and fiance, Nathan Blankenship of Newark; sister, Frances of Texas; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a son, Steve; and three brothers.

Friends may call from 5 to 7 p.m. today at the Criss-Schoedinger Funeral Chapel, 179 Granville St., Newark.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2005, Pataskala, Licking Co., OH, Obituary

http://www.arrangeonline.com/obituary/obituary.asp?ObituaryID=69632103

McKinley Blankenship, 72, of Pataskala, OH, died Friday, November 4, 2005 at Mt Carmel East Hospital in Columbus, OH. He was born January 10, 1933 in Pike Co., KY. He was a veteran. Visitation is scheduled for Monday, November 7, 2005, from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Kauber-Miller Funeral Home. Services will be held Tuesday, November 8, 2005, at 10:00 AM at Kauber-Miller Funeral Home. Paul Snoddy will be officiating. Burial will be at Kirkersville Cemetery on Tuesday, November 8, .

Survivors include: Phyllis Blankenship of Pataskala, OH-Wife Michael Blankenship-son Ryan Blankenship-grandson Lori Blankenship-daughter-in-law Willis (Lynette) Chaffin-brother-in-law

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

+2006, Pataskala, Licking Co., OH, Obituary

Emma Blankenship, Age 92, of Pataskala, Went to be with the Lord on July 14, 2006. She was born January 10, 1914 to the late Robert and Irene (Hurley) Sneed in Pike County, Kentucky.

Emma is survived by sons, Clinton (Bonnie), Roger (Sally), and Jim (Joyce) Blankenship; daughters, Geneva (Charles) Hunter, Juanita (sid) Thacker, Joann (Homer) Blankenship, Phyllis (Jim) Alley, Evylena (carl) Mustard, Brendan Reid, and Linda Starr; 27 grandchildren; 57 great grandchildren; and 41 great-great grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband Robert L. Blankenship, Sons Homer and Cliford, 3 brothers and 2 sisters.

Emma Mostly enjoyed her family, but also enjoyed traveling and golf. She was devoted to god and loved church.

Friends May Call Tuesday, July 18, too6 from 209 PM. At the shadeville Church of God, 4800 Lockbourne road, Columbus. A funeral Service will begin at 12 noon on Wednesday, July 19, 2006. Reb. William Nichols officiating. Burial in Obetz Cemetery.

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

Blankenship, Alan R. 50, 18Jan1957 - 06Oct2007, Newark, Licking, OH, KY-406-90-0607

Blankenship, Emma 92, 10Jan1914 - 14Jul2006, Pataskala, Licking, OH, OH-302-36-2094

Blankinship, McKinley 72, 10Jan1933 - 04Nov2005, Pataskala, Licking, OH, KY-403-38-1591

Blankenship, Minnie 101, 25Apr1900 - 20Oct2001, Hebron, Licking, OH, WV-234-50-3249

Logan

2003, Belle Center, Logan Co., OH, Obituary

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Mildred H. Kotterman, 94, of Belle Center, died Monday, July 28, 2003, at her residence. She and her husband lived in Florida for 15 winters. She was born April 15, 1909, in Eden Township, Wyandot County, to George and Blanche (Imler) Smith. On June 6, 1935, she married David Kotterman, who died in November 1999.

Survivors include a daughter, Nancy Mills, Wooster; a son, Charles, Belle Center; four grandchildren, Kenneth Mills, Killbuck; Nina Blankenship, Wooster; Glenn Mills, Celina; and Rita Gasser, Shreve; nine great-grandchildren; many nieces and nephews. A sister, Gladys Amert; and two brothers, Charles and Daniel Smith, died previously.

Following graduation from Eden High School in 1926, Mrs. Kotterman attended Bowling Green State University for two years and received her lifetime teaching certificate for elementary grades. She taught for two years in a one-room school, five years in Upper Sandusky and one and one-half years at Belle Center. She was a life member of the Methodist Church and a member of Belle Center United Methodist Church since 1942. She had taught a Sunday school class and had been a children's Sunday school superintendent. She was a member of the United Methodist Women and treasurer of the morning circle, served on various church committees and was the church delegate to annual conference at Lakeside. Other memberships included the former Northwood Neighbor-hood Club and Chapter 312 of the Eastern Star, the Adarin Club, Women's Club and Euchte Club. She enjoyed playing cards, gardening and crocheting.

Burial will be in Fairview Cemetery, Belle Center, at 10 a.m. Friday. Following will be a memorial service at Belle Center United Methodist Church, the Rev. Kevin Smith officiating.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2009, Bellefontaine, Logan Co., OH, Obituary

Daily Independent, Ashland, KY 11/18/2009

Beulah M. Taylor, 93, (1916-2009) of Bellefontaine, Ohio, passed away Monday, Nov. 16, 2009, in Logan Acres Care Center. She was born March 17, 1916, in Ashland, Ky., the daughter of David and Damie Blankenship Davis, who preceded her in death. She was also preceded in death by her first husband, John Wright; her second husband, Paul Taylor; two brothers; and two sisters.

She is survived by her daughter, Lois (Dennis) Douglas; a stepson, Douglas Taylor; grandchildren Gloria Douglas, Curtis Douglas, Kathy Godwin and Teri McIntire; stepgrandchildren Jeff, Doug, Steven and Stephanie Taylor; seven great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.

A gathering of family and friends will be from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 19, 2009, at Kevin F. Jennings Funeral Home in West Liberty, Ohio. Services will be at 1 p.m. at the funeral home by Pastor A.W. Purdin. Interment will be at Highland Memorial Cemetery in West Liberty.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2009, Bellefontaine, Logan Co., OH, Obituary

The Salt Lake Tribune, (UT) - November 18, 2009

Beulah M. Taylor, age 93, of Bellefontaine passed away Monday November 16, 2009 at Logan Aceres Care Center. She was born March 17, 1916 in Ashland, Kentucky the daughter of David and Damie ( Blankenship ) Davis who precede her in death. She is also preceded in death by her first husband John Wright, her second husband Paul Taylor, two brothers and two sisters.

She is survived by her daughter Lois (Dennis) Douglas, step son Douglas Taylor, grandchildren Gloria Douglas, Curtis Douglas, Kathy Godwin, Ten Mclntire, step grandchildren Jeff, Doug, Steven, and Stephanie Taylor, seven great grandchildren, three great-great- grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.

A gathering of family and friends will be held on Thursday, November 19, 2009 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Kevin F. Jennings Funeral Home, West Liberty. Services to follow at 1 p.m. at the funeral home with Pastor A.W. Purdin officiating. Interment will be at Highland Memorial Cemetery, West Liberty, Ohio.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2001, DeGraff, Logan Co., OH, Obituary

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Robert "Bobby" Earl Ellison, 41, of 3021 Township Road 247, DeGraff, passed away at 11:20 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 1, 2001, in the emergency room at Mary Rutan Hospital. He was born in Sidney on Feb. 18, 1960, a son of Bob and Magdalen Robinson Ellison of Quincy.

Mr. Ellison married the former Jackie Ann Bell on April 13, 1991, in Quincy and she survives. Mr. Ellison was an electrician with Henschen Industrial of Jackson Center.

Along with his wife and parents, Mr. Ellison is survived by two daughters, Nicole Ellison and Renee Ellison, both of Lakeview; two stepdaughters, Veronica Bell and Marie Bell, both of Quincy; one stepson, Walter Blankenship of West Virginia; five grandchildren; and two brothers, Ray (Karen) Ellison and Johnny (Wanda) Ellison, both of Quincy.

One brother, Jerold Ellison, preceded him in death.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2006, Rushsylvania, Logan Co., OH, Obituary

http://www.marysvillejt.com/archiveobit/obits2006/archived_obituaries%20june06.htm

Delila Nunn, 79, of Rushsylvania, formerly of Pineville, W. Va., died Monday, June 26, 2006, at her home with her family at her side after an extended illness. A loving and devoted homemaker, she filled her family's lives with joy, love, and adoring appreciation. She was generous and kind-hearted and was a blessing to all of those who knew her. She formerly attended the Otsego Church of Christ in Otsego, W.Va., and had also attended the Bellefontaine Church of Christ and the Kenton Church of Christ. She graduated from Phelps High School in 1945. She enjoyed fishing, playing games, working puzzles and crafts. Her greatest joy came when surrounded by her family.

She was born April 15, 1927, in Sharondale, Ky., to the late Charlie and Bessie Moore Thornhill. She married Teddie Nunn on Dec. 1, 1945, in Freeburn, Ky., and he preceded her in death on March 27, 1997. She also was preceded in death by a granddaughter, Amy Nunn; two sisters, Irene Preece and Alice Hyden; three brothers, Lee Thornhill, Charles "Junior" Thornhill and John Thornhill; and an infant sister, Lily Thornhill.

Affectionately known as "Granny" and "Mama," she is survived by her son, Bill (Alma) Nunn of West Mansfield; two daughters, Myra (Dan) Johnson of Rushsylvania, and Cheryl (Butch) Blankenship of Bellefontaine; eight grandchildren, Bobby (Stacey) Johnson, Lisa (Dennis) Nawman, Danny (Krystal) Johnson, David (Stacie) Nunn, Mindy Nunn, Brian (Melissa) Blankenship, Joey (Angel) Blankenship and Julie (Billy) Allison; 17 great-grandchildren; three sisters-in-law; and many nieces and nephews.

Calling hours will be Thursday from 5 to 8 p.m. at Mannasmith-Schnurrenberger Funeral Home, West Mansfield, where Jim Taylor will officiate services on Friday at 11 a.m. Burial will take place Saturday at 2 p.m. at Palm  Memorial Gardens in Matheny, W. Va.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

Lorain

2006, Amherst, Lorain Co., OH, Obituary

Charleston Gazette (WV) - September 1, 2006

Vada Tribble Layton, 76, of Amherst, Ohio, passed away Monday, Aug. 28, 2006, at New Life Hospice Center in Lorain, Ohio, following a long illness. She was a homemaker. In 1968, Vada moved to Ohio to be with her daughter, Diana, who had moved there a few months earlier. Born Feb. 7, 1930, in Putnam County, she was the daughter of the late George W. and Dora Riffle Tribble. In February 1953, she married her late husband, Donald L. Layton who passed away in July of 1968.

She was also preceded in death by her four sisters, Ollie Blankenship, Effie Stutler, Clarcia Jividen, and Vivian Johnson.

Survivors include longtime companion, Don Gardiner of Amherst, Ohio; daughter, Diana Rader of McComb, Ohio; sister, Beatrice Jividen of Liberty; brothers, George W. Tribble Jr. of Leon, Woodrow Tribble of Elyria, Ohio; three grandchildren, Mark, Todd, and Kristy; and one great-grandchild, Alexander Patrick.

Service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 2, at Raynes Funeral Home, Buffalo, with Pastor Cletus Price officiating. Burial will follow at Buffalo Memorial Park, Buffalo.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2007, Elyria, Lorain Co., OH, Obituary

Herald-Dispatch, Mar 15, 2007

Georgia C. Holley, 89, of Elyria, Ohio, formerly of Huntington, W.Va., widow of William C. Holley, died Monday, March 12, 2007, in Weslyne Village, Elyria, Ohio. Funeral services will be conducted 12:30 p.m. Friday, March 16, 2007, at Chapman's Mortuary, with her nephew, Brother Dale Barnett officiating. Burial will be in Ridgelawn Memorial Park, Huntington, with her grandsons and great-grandsons serving as her pallbearers.

She was born February 8, 1918, in Milton, W.Va., a daughter of the late John and Lenora Bias Barnett. Georgia's four brothers, Brooklyn, Alvin, Judson, and Ray Barnett, all preceded her in death, along with a grandson, Jeffrey Arms. She was a wonderful mother and homemaker, and was a member of the First Church of the Nazarene.

Survivors include four daughters and two sons-in-law, Gerri Patterson and Kay Blankenship, both of Huntington, Faye and Sam Clay of Spring Hill, Fla., and Carol and Charlie Arms of Grafton, Ohio; two sons and a daughter-in-law, George Holley, and Mike and Linda Holley, all of Huntington; 13 grandchildren, Brad McReynolds, Dennis Patterson, Connie Kelly, Karen McClellan, Linda Massie, Greg Holley, Stephen Clay, Ruth Montecer, Kristy Blair, Matthew Blankenship, Jason Arms, Julie Arms, and Myleaha Dawson; three stepgrandchildren, Brandi Jones, Jayson Parks, and Angela Glover; 20 great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

+2001, North Ridgeville, Lorain Co., OH, Obituary

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The Morning Journal, Lorain, Ohio, February 22, 2000, page C2:

Roberta R. Blankenship, 66, of Lorain, died Monday, Feb. 21, 2000, at New Life Hospice of St. Joseph, Lorain. She was born Feb. 21, 1933, in Monclo, W.Va., and had been a Lorain resident since 1955.

She had been employed as a seamstress for Wayne Cleaners.

Survivors include her son, Kenneth Blankenship of Lorain; daughters Veta Colon of Florida and Nita Tarson; 12 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren; and her sister, Juanita Taylor of Vermilion.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Blankenship.

Friends may call Tuesday 7 to 9 p.m. at the Schwartz, Spence & Boyer Home for Funerals, 1124 Fifth St., Lorain, where services will be Wednesday at 11 a.m. The Rev. Jay Roller, pastor of Grace Baptist Church, will officiate. Burial will be in Resthaven Memory Garden, Avon.

Posted by; J. Hoholski

2001, North Ridgeville, Lorain Co., OH, Obituary

Herald-Dispatch, Jan 18, 2001

Loretta J. Browning, 57, of North Ridgeville, Ohio, formerly of Logan, widow of Hubert S. Browning Sr., died Monday at home. She was a homemaker.

Survivors include two daughters, Paula Litten of North Ridgeville and Bonnie Taulbee of South Amherst, Ohio; three sons, Hubert S. Browning Jr. of North Ridgeville and Jerry J. Browning and Terry D. Browning, both of Elyria, Ohio; two sisters, Betsy Stover of Hyattsville, Md., and Juanita Handshaw of Brenton; and three brothers, James Hatfield of Parma, Ohio, Albert Blankenship of Cleveland and Daniel Blankenship of Hyattsville, Md.

Funeral 2 p.m. Friday at Honaker Funeral Home, Logan; burial in Forest Lawn Cemetery, Pecks Mill.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

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

Blankenship, Harold M. 81, 18Aug1919 - 06Mar2001, Amherst, Lorain, OH, KY-406-12-4983

Blankenship, Ruth 82, 08Feb1925 - 13Oct2007, Amherst, Lorain, OH, MI-383-20-5957

Blankenship, Kenneth E. 77, 25Nov1924 - 09Aug2002, Lorain, Lorain, OH, KY-402-24-6607

Blankenship, Roberta R. 66, 22Apr1933 - 21Feb2000, Lorain, Lorain, OH, OH-282-34-5286

Blankenship, Leo B. 65, 13Nov1936 - 04Dec2001, Wellington, Lorain, OH, WV-233-58-9090

Lucas

+2006, Springfield Twp., Lucas Co., OH, Obituary

The Herald-Dispatch, (Huntington, WV) - October 10, 2006

Violet M. Lucas, 68, of Springfield Township, passed away Saturday, October 7th, 2006, at Heartland of Waterville. Violet was born February 10, 1938, to Taylor and Edna (Adkins) Blankenship in Wayne County, W.Va. On November 5, 1953, she married Cecil Lucas, and together they celebrated 52 years. Until retiring, Violet worked as a press operator for Acklin Stamping.

Left to cherish her memory are her husband, Cecil; daughters, Brenda (Bill) Brown of Swanton, Carla (Harold) Burleson of Liberty Center, and Bill Lucas of Toledo; grandchildren, David Lucas, Jeremy Harsh, Danila Harsh, Carl and Bill Burleson, and Eddie, Carson, and Courtney Lucas; great-grandchildren, Daniel Harsh and Jordan and Parker Lucas; and brothers, Almis, Russell, and Raymond Blankenship.

Violet was preceded in death by her parents and brother, Leslie Blankenship.

Visitation will be held on Tuesday, October 10, 2006, from 4 to 9 p.m. at Reeb Funeral Home, Sylvania, Ohio, where the funeral service will be held on Wednesday at 11 a.m. Interment will follow in Toledo Memorial Park.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

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

Blankenship, Victor 63, 13Dec1937 - 24Mar2001, Toledo, Lucas, OH, LA-435-52-3992

Blankenship, William H. 72, 06Oct1927 - 08Sep2000, Toledo, Lucas, OH, TN-410-38-0068

Mahoning

2009, Wickliffe, Mahoning Co., OH,

News Herald Tuesday, January 20, 2009

Funeral services for Agnes Lourene McGovern, 84, of Wickliffe, formerly of Santa Maria, Calif., will be 11 a.m. Wednesday at the Spear-Mulqueeny Funeral Home, 667 Mentor Ave., Painesville. Mrs. McGovern passed away Jan. 17, 2009, at the Fairways in Wickliffe. She was born Sept. 2, 1924, in Mingo, W.Va.

She retired as a secretary for the General Electric Company. Mrs. McGovern is survived by her son, Gary R. (Cindy) McGovern of Painesville; brothers, John Roberts of Norfolk, Va., Guy Roberts, Morris Roberts and Raymond Roberts, all of Cincinnati; sister, Mary Pfingsten of Santa Maria, Calif.; her grandchildren, Brad (Cheryl) McGovern and Kelly (Vince) Urbanski; and three great-grandchildren, Sam Urbanski and Reilly and Brennen McGovern.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Raymond J. McGovern; daughter, Bonnie S. Klopping; and parents, James and Kathleen (Blankenship) Roberts. Burial will be in Riverside Cemetery in Painesville.

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Marion

2007, La Rue, Marion Co., OH, Obituary,

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Wayne Blankenship, age 45, of Codding Rd. LaRue, OH died at The Ohio State University Medical Center, Columbus, OH at 2:37 a.m. Mon. Sept. 17, 2007. He was born Nov. 11, 1961 in Marion, OH to Orville and Mae (Ball) Blankenship. His father is deceased, his mother survives in LaRue, OH. He is survived by a son Wayne (Theresa) Blankenship, Marion, OH, 2 daughters Sonya Blankenship, Marion, OH and Sarah Blankenship, Marion, OH, grandchildren, Edrianna and Jimmy Blankenship, a brother, Gary Blankenship, Findlay, OH, nephew, Benjamin (Leanne) Blankenship, Findlay, OH and a niece, Mrs. Bridget (Kevin) Dixon, Findlay, OH.

Mr. Blankenship attended Grace Baptist Church, Marion, OH. He graduated from Elgin High School. He worked for Marion Co. Job & Family Services as a management information system specialist for 19 years. He enjoyed working-out at the YMCA, NASCAR and all motor sports and taking long scenic drives.

Funeral services will be held Thurs. Sept. 20, 2007 at 10:30 a.m. in the Bringman Clark Funeral Home. Burial will be in Oak Hill Cemetery, Upper Sandusky, OH. Visitation will be held Wed. Sept. 19, 2007 from 1-3 p.m. and 5-7 p.m.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

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

Blankenship, Olive A. 78, 25Aug1924 - 08May2003, Green Camp, Marion, OH, OH-302-14-1579

Blankenship, Harold L. 72, 10Feb1934 - 23Jun2006, Marion, Marion, OH, OH-294-28-2731

Blankenship, Mary K. 64, 11Oct1937 - 12Feb2002, Marion, Marion, OH, OH-271-34-3575

Medina

2000, Hinckley Twp., Medina Co., OH, Obituary

http://www.obitcentral.com/obitsearch/obits/oh/oh-medina69.htm

Edsel W. Campbell, 68, of Hinckley Township, died Monday, July 10, 2000, in Middleburg Heights. He was born July 3, 1932, in Ramp, W.Va., and was a Medina County resident for 40 years.

Mr. Campbell was a real estate broker with various firms for 32 years. He was a member of Masonic Lodge 58 in Medina and was an avid gardener. He loved real estate and was very current with politics.

Mr. Campbell is survived by his wife, Florentina (nee Pascual) of Hinckley; daughters, Margaret A. (Richard) Crums of North Royalton and Carol E. Schulte of Brunswick; son, Phillip A. Campbell of Fort Lauderdale, Fla.; brother, Russell D. Campbell of Oregon; sisters, Geneva Cox and Jean Blankenship, both of West Virginia; three grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.

Mass of Christian Burial: 10 a.m. Thursday at St. Colette Catholic Church, 330 W. 130th St., Brunswick. The Rev. Thomas Montavon will preside. Burial: Resurrection Cemetery, Valley City.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2003, Wadsworth, Medina Co., OH, Obituary

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Dorothy A. Rooks, 72, of Wadsworth, died Friday, Jan. 10, 2003, at Rittman Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Rittman. Services will be Tuesday at 11 a.m. at Roberts Funeral Home, Hillcrest Chapel in Wadsworth, with Pastor Bill White officiating. Burial will be at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens.
Friends may call Monday from 6-8 at the funeral home.

She was born March 21, 1930, in War Eagle, W.Va., to Kelly and Dolly (Blankenship) Harrison-Smith and married Frank Rooks on Jan. 18, 1947. He died July 1, 2002. She had been employed by Packaging Corp. in Rittman, Ohio Blue Tip, Delta Plastic and Admiral Machine in Wadsworth, retiring in 1982. She enjoyed sewing, collecting dolls and crocheting.

Surviving are sons, Roger (Vickie), Ronnie (Paula), Jerry (Carolyn), Ed (Nancy), Mike (Ginger) and Paul (Laurel), all of Wadsworth; 16 grandchildren; a great-grandchild and a brother, Bill Smith of Ironton.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

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

Blankenship, James J. 82, 12Feb1925 - 24Feb2007, Medina, Medina, OH, WV-234-36-2392

Meigs

2002, Langsville, Meigs Co., OH, Obituary

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Vada Ada Smith, 83, of Langsville, passed away Thursday, May 16, 2002, at Holzer Hospital in Jackson. Born June 15, 1918, in Garrets Bend, W.Va., she was the daughter of the late Bevin McCallister and Flossie Gladys Bowels McCallister. She was preceded in death by her husband, James Smith, on July 4, 1999.

She is survived by sons and daughters Wanda (Donald) Nelson of Malta, Carl (Dot) Smith of Langsville, Tom (Mickey) Smith of Cheshire, James (June) Smith of Bidwell, Jerry (Golda) Smith of Bidwell, Bonnie (Larry) Cleland of Pomeroy, Betty (Bill) Lambert of Langsville, Stella (Bob) Blankenship of Shade, Flossie (Mike) Jude of Vinton and Geraldine (Skip) Moore of Vinton; two sisters, Pauline Pauley of Albany and Vonda Lee (Tiny) Roy of Arizona.

Besides her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by a son, Darrell Smith; and a grandson, five brothers and two sisters.

Services will be held Sunday, 2 p.m., at McCoy-Moore Funeral Home in Vinton. Burial will follow in Temple Cemetery near Albany.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2001, Letart, Meigs Co., OH, Obituary

Herald-Dispatch, Apr 03, 2001

Eunice King, 85, of Letart, wife of Woodrow "Woody" King, died Saturday in Holzer Medical Center, Gallipolis, Ohio. She was a homemaker.

Also surviving are three daughters, Oma Jane Sexton of Cincinnati, Juanita Sharp of Point Pleasant and Lois "Tootie" Purkey of Letart; one brother, Leonard Blankenship of Ripley; and one sister, Corda Williams of Akron.

Funeral 1 p.m. today at New Haven Funeral Home, New Haven; burial in Suncrest Cemetery, Point Pleasant.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2001, Middleport, Meigs Co., OH, Obituary

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George David Lemley Jr., 46, of Middleport, died Sunday, July 1, 2001, at Holzer Medical Center, Gallipolis. Born Feb. 5, 1955, in Mason, W.Va., he was the son of the late George David Sr. and Helen M. Lynch Lemley.

He is survived by his wife, Kathy L. Blankenship Lemley; and children April Starcher and Sarah and Andrew Blankenship. Services will be today at 8 p.m. at Fisher-Acree Funeral Home, Middleport, where friends may call beginning at 6 p.m.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2002, Pomeroy, Meigs Co., OH, Obituary

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Alta Ferrell, 87, of Goldridge Road, Pomeroy, died Tuesday, Oct. 15, 2002, at O'Bleness Memorial Hospital. Born March 4, 1915 in Wayne, W.Va., she was the daughter of the late Grover Cleveland and Sarah Ann Merritt Mullins.

She was a retired school bus driver in Logan, W.Va. She loved to travel and loved quilting and crochet, and was an avid vegetable and flower gardener, and a member of the Meigs County Senior Citizens.

She is survived by a son, Donald (Margaret) Ferrell of Lyburn, W.Va., two daughters, Frances A. Reed of Salem, N.J., and Betty C. Packo of Ypsilanti, Mich.; 16 grandchildren; 35 great-grandchildren; four great-great-grandchildren; and a sister, Jean Lambert of Christian, W.Va.

Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Norwood Ferrell; two daughters, Margaret M. Blankenship and Clara B. Brechmin; a grandchild; and a great-grandchild.

Burial will be in Highland Memorial Gardens in Chapmansville, W.Va. Calling hours are today from 5 to 7 p.m. at Bigony-Jordan Funeral Home in Albany. Additional calling hours and services will be held at the James Funeral Home in Logan, W.Va.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

Mercer

2000, Celina, Mercer Co., OH, Obituary

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Opal May Mullins, 77, 316 E. Anthony St., Celina, died at 10:20 a.m. Dec. 15, 2000, at Lima Memorial Hospital, Lima, following a short illness. She was born April 15, 1923 in McVeigh, Ky. to Rush and Susan (Cochran) Williamson. On Sept. 23, 1939, she married Paris Mullins who died Jan. 13, 1997.

Surviving are five sons and their wives, Bill and Gladys and Danny and Kathy, all of St. Marys, Charles and Garnet of Deltona, Fla., and Randy and Francis and Sonny and Liz, all of Celina; four daughters and their spouses, Mary and Gary Oakman and Sherry and Scott Feister, all of Celina, Sharon and Mack Blankenship, Florence, Mont., and Angeline and Tom Wicker, St. Marys; two daughters, Geri Watt and Rhonda Caudill, both of Celina; four brothers, Kenneth and Jeff Williamson, both of Brownstown, Mich., Junior Williamson, Taylor, Mich. and Zach Williamson, Harrison Township, Mich.; five sisters, Roberta Cariethers and Anna Jane Smith, both of Belleville, Mich., Maxine Jones, Ferndale, Mich., Norma J. Williamson, Ypsilanti, Mich., and Castle Deskins, Temple, Ariz.; and 37 grandchildren and 50 great-grandchildren.

Deceased are a granddaughter and a son-in-law, James O. Watt. She was a homemaker and member of the Baptist Church.

Services are 1 p.m. Monday at W. H. Dick and Sons Funeral Home, Celina, the Rev. Rick Brosher officiating. Burial will follow at Mercer Memory Gardens, Celina.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2002, Celina, Mercer Co., OH, Obituary

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Thomas Elkin, 55, 5300 Bayview Road, Celina, died at 9:22 p.m. Oct. 1, 2002, at Community Hospital, Coldwater. Death was due to natural causes. He was born July 17, 1947, in Germantown, to Thomas Elkin and Francis (Blankenship) McCloskey.

His mother survives in Celina. Also surviving are a brother and his wife, Gary and Sandra of Chillicothe.

Deceased are a brother, Terry Dean McCloskey, and a sister, Sharon Sue Elkin.
He was employed at Meijer Distribution, Tipp City.

Graveside services will be 11:30 a.m. Friday at Germantown Cemetery, the Rev. Jon Kraner officiating. Hogenkamp Funeral Home, Coldwater, has charge of arrangements.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2003, Celina, Mercer Co., OH, Obituary

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Mae Chapman, 82, 601 Echo St., Celina, died at 4:57 p.m. Oct. 19, 2003, at St. Rita's Medical Center, Lima. She was born March 16, 1921, to James and Polly Unk Blankenship. In April 1943, she married Donald Chapman who is deceased.

Surviving are three sons, Donald (Linda) and Roger (Paula), all of Celina, and Jack (Carman) Blankenship of Jamboree, Ky.; two brothers, Garland of Port Clinton and Arnold of Bristol, Tenn.; five grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren.

Services are 2 p.m. Wednesday at Lehman Funeral Home, the Rev. Kevin Neumann officiating. Burial will follow at Mercer Memory Gardens, Celina.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

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

Blankenship, John R. 86, 28Oct1921 - 09Oct2008, Celina, Mercer, OH, OH-292-14-2988

Miami

Piqua, Miami Co., Ohio, Obituary index

Ohio Obituary Index, 1830s-2009, Rutherford B. Hayes Presidential Center

Lelia A. Blankenship Benning, 86, DOB18 Feb 1915, DOD 9 Feb 2002, Piqua, Ohio, D/o General Jackson and Lou Emma, W/o Evon Benning, m. 22 Oct 1934

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2000, Piqua, Miami Co., OH, Obituary

http://www.genealogybuff.com/oh/preble/webbbs_config.pl/noframes/read/162

Preble County, Ohio Obituary Collection -2000 - 162

George P. Blankenship, 60, of Piqua, died Thursday, March 2, (2000) at Ohio State University Hospital Medical Center in Columbus. Born June 22, 1939, at West Sonora, he was the son of George T. and Mary (Liebcap) Blankenship. He was a 1958 graduate of Lewisburg High School. Mr. Blankenship was the founder and president of P & R Specialty in Piqua since 1982. He attended Troy Christian Church, was a member of the Piqua Fraternal Order of the Eagles, Piqua Loyal Order of the Moose, and the Country Music Association.

Survivors include his wife, Linda (Foster) Blankenship, whom he married Oct. 22, 1994, in Troy; four sons, George D. Blankenship of Chardon, Ohio, G. Wesley Blankenship of Springboro, Greg D. Blankenship of West Milton and Gerime P. Blankenship of Troy; five grandchildren; Robert, William, Kali, Andrea and Brian Blankenship; and three brothers, Lee Blankenship and Ned Blankenship, both of Lewisburg, and Neil Blankenship of Lebanon. He was preceded in death by a sister, Donna Samuels.

Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday, March 8, at Troy Christian Church, 1440 U.S. 55 East, Troy, followed by burial in Beechwood Cemetery, Lockington, Ohio.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

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

Blankenship, Don L. 73, 25May1928 - 24Jun2001, Covington, Miami, OH, OH-302-20-2851

Blankenship, Opal M. 66, 10Aug1935 - 18Dec2001, Piqua, Miami, OH, OH-287-32-9470

Blankenship, George D. 64, 19May1940 - 28Feb2005, Troy, Miami, OH, OH-297-36-3921

Monroe

2001, Stafford, Monroe Co., OH, Obituary

Herald-Dispatch, Apr 10, 2001

Jessie Blankenship, 82, of Stafford, Ohio, formerly of Wayne County, widow of Cletis Blankenship, died Saturday in Marietta Memorial Hospital. She was a retired seamstress.

Survivors include one son, Arvil Blankenship of Plain City, Ohio; one daughter, Audrey Nelson of Summerfield, Ohio; and two sisters, America Aliff and Pauline Morrison, both of Huntington.

Funeral today at Beallsville (Ohio) Church of God; burial 1 p.m. Wednesday in Sunset Cemetery, Columbus, Ohio.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

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

Blankenship, Jessie 82, 24Mar1919 - 07Apr2001, Stafford, Monroe, OH, WV-236-46-7381

Montgomery

+2005, Dayton, Montgomery Co., OH, Obituary

Published in Dayton Daily News on Feb. 3, 2005

Melissa S. (Blankenship) Norvell, 61 of Dayton, died unexpectedly Sat. morning Jan. 29, at Dayton Heart Hospital. She was a faithful servant of Jehovah and was with the Residence Park Congregation for 31 yrs.

Preceded in death by her parents Walter and Martha Blankenship, husband David Norvell and brother Marvin Blankenship.

She is survived by her children, Loretta Norvell, Laurie Norvell, David (Sharazon) Norvell, Jane Curtis of Flemingsburg KY., Martha (Michael) Wasmuth of Midland MI, and Cathy Norvell of Celina, OH. Sisters, Janice Thomas of Gettysburg OH. J.E. Blankenship of Bradford OH, Ondalea Keppell of Sherman NY. Brothers Bruce (Jean) of Jacksboro TN., David of Pin Valley, CA. Edward (June) of Brookville OH., Roger (Mildred) of Lewisburg, OH. Joseph of San Diego CA., and Kenny of Troy, 0H. She also leaves to mourn 19 grandchildren, 25 great grandchildren and 1 great great grandchild, a special friend, Mary Allen and many nieces, nephews and friends.

Funeral services will be Fri. at 11:00 at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses on 1530 N. James H. McGee Blvd. Interment at the V.A. Cemetery.

+2006, Shiloh, Montgomery Co., OH, Obituary

http://www.wmfd.com/obit/single.asp?Story=45731

Norville Blankenship, age 74, resident of Shiloh, died Saturday, April 9, 2011 in Logan Regional Medical Center, Logan, WV. Born July 2, 1936 in Christian, WV to Mason and Dorthy (Bartram) Blankenship the majority of his life was spent in the Shiloh area. He was a 33 year employee with Copperweld retiring in 1998. He then took employment with D & S Distribution as a mail truck driver.

Norville had attended the Church of God, London West Rd. An avid outdoorsman, he loved gardening, working around his farm and especially hunting and fishing. Norville was a strong family man who loved his wife, children and grandchildren and looked forward to his trips to Logan, West Virginia to visit his family there.

Surviving are his wife of 54 years, Janice (Roberts) Blankenship; two sons, Gary (Jenny) Blankenship and Marvin (Sherry) Blankenship all of Shiloh; two daughters, Kathy Johnson of Shiloh, and Sherry (Ralph) Parsons of Plymouth; ten grandchildren, Chastity (Joe) Suglia, Bonnie (Matt) Stine, Tracy(Shannon) Stroup, Matt and Brandon Blankenship, Amber, Elizabeth, Chris, Paul and Rebekah Parsons; seven great grandchildren, Destiny, Arianna, Aden, Caleb, Ava, Mya, and Mason; four brothers, Mason (Nadine) Blankenship, Jr., Luther (Pearl) Blankenship, Ranny (Susie) Blankenship all of Logan, WV, and Arlen (Gail) Blankenship of Shiloh; four sisters, Darlene Lux of Shelby, Imagene Templeman and Donna Rae Blankenship of Logan, WV, and Vicky (Ed) Chally of Kentucky; numerous nieces, nephews, family and friends.

In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by one son, Norville Blankenship, Jr., two sisters, Emmalene Rose and Tammy Maynard and two infant sisters, Gustavia and Rebecca Blankenship.

Funeral services will be held 11:00 AM Thursday, April 14, 2011 at the Church of God. Pastor Rick Lewis will officiate with interment in Mt. Hope Cemetery, Shiloh.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

Dayton , Montgomery Co., OH, Dayton Nat. Cem., Burial

VA Medical Center 4100 West Third St., Zip 45428, TX (937) 262-2115

Blankenship, William Cpl USA, b.01/12/1924, DOD04/25/2003, Sec. 19-A #500, WWII

Blankenship, George Dallas SP4 USA, b.5/19/1940, DOD 02/28/2005, Sec, #23, V

From: Don Blankenship donblank(at)earthlink.net

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

Blankenship, June E. 75, 04Dec1932 - 11Jan2008, Brookville, Montgomery, OH, OH-274-30-9658

Blankenship, Charles 75, 16Feb1928 - 28May2003, Dayton, Montgomery, OH, WV-236-40-4759

Blankenship, Cecil O. 84, 25Jun1915 - 24Mar2000, Dayton, Montgomery, OH, KY-405-14-7971

Blankenship, Harold G. 80, 16Jan1927 - 20Jul2007, Dayton, Montgomery, OH, OH-274-22-3671

Blankenship, John 91, 21Mar1909 - 10Oct2000, Dayton, Montgomery, OH, OH-287-09-0391

Blankenship, Laura G. 78, 23Aug1927 - 27Jul2006, Dayton, Montgomery, OH, OH-294-22-5961

Blankenship, Linda L. 68, 17Mar1938 - 01Jun2006, Dayton, Montgomery, OH, OH-302-34-6531

Blankenship, Margaret L. 71, 08Aug1929 - 08Jul2001, Dayton, Montgomery, OH, OH-294-22-6186

Blankenship, Margaret E. 90, 04Mar1916 - 30Jul2006, Dayton, Montgomery, OH, IN-311-14-5093

Blankenship, Ronnie 54, 28Aug1954 - 30May2009, Dayton, Montgomery, OH, OH-277-52-4499

Blankenship, Mary M. 83, 07Sep1921 - 09Apr2005, Farmersville, Montgomery, OH, OH-286-24-6278

Blankenship, Claudine 88, 22Feb1917 - 27Oct2005, Miamisburg, Montgomery, OH, OH-268-46-7656

Morgan

2008, McConnelsville, Morgan Co., OH, Obituary

The Daily Independent, (Ashland, KY) - January 19, 2008

Doris Sybil Blevins, 72, of McConnelsville, Ohio, formerly of Zanesville, passed away at 7:05 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 17, 2008, at Genesis Health and Rehab Center in McConnelsville. Doris was born in Carter County on March 8, 1935, to the late George and Edra Womack King.

She was a Methodist by faith. She was the wife of the late James Madison Blevins. She was a caring person who was devoted to others' care. She was the former manager of Christ Table and was a dietitian at Willow Haven and Winter House.

She also was preceded in death by a brother, Allen King.

Survivors include one son, James Michael Blevins; three daughters, Georgetta Walker, Lois Boetcher and Rachael Johnson, all of Zanesville; two sisters, Janet Lois Blizzard of Springfield and Barbara Ann Blankenship of Olive Hill; eight grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.

Funeral services will be held at a later date.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

Morrow

2009, Cardington, Morrow Co., OH, Obituary

http://www.gompffh.com/index.php?P=2&FILENUMBER=2009-038-01

Anthony R. Burton, age 32, of Gilead Street, Cardington died in South Carolina, July 29, 2009. He was born in Marion on December 16, 1976 to Larry Burton and Deborah (Blankenship) Blanton both of KY.

Anthony attended the Columbus School for the Deaf and graduated in 1996. He had been employed by I.B. Tech in Bucyrus. In Marion on July 8, 1995, he married the former Cheryl L. Kirkpatrick and she survives in Cardington.

Anthony is also survived by his children, Tyler Kirkpatrick, Zachery Burton and Crystal Burton all at home; a brother, Josh Burton of Crestline and a sister, Samantha "Sam" Burton of KY and his grandparents, Bob and Geraldine Harris of Florence, SC.

Funeral services will be held Wednesday, August 5th at the funeral home at 11:00AM. Burial will follow in Glendale Cemetery.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2000, Marengo, Morrow Co., OH, Obituary

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Frances E. Griffith, 83, Marengo, died Saturday evening, Dec. 24, 2000 in the Extended Care Unit of Morrow County Hospital. She was born on Dec. 12, 1917 in Richlands, Va. to the late C.T. and Marie (Blankenship) Underwood. The homemaker moved to the Sparta/Marengo area in 1950.

Griffith is survived by sons Fred (Geneva) Griffith and James T. (Connie) Griffith of Marengo; four grandchildren Julie Long, James A. and Jon Griffith and Justina Keckler; great-grandchildren Danny and Ashley Long, But Allen Hamilton, Cassandra Griffith and Rachel Keckler.

She was preceded in death by her husband Herman Griffith in 1978, a son Robert H. Griffith in 1941, brothers Carson T. and Gordon Underwood; and by sisters Ercille Hall and Irene Anderson.

Visitation was at DeVore-Snyder Funeral Home, Marengo, where services followed with the Elder Durward Edwards officiating. Graveside services were held at the Hankins Cemetery, Richlands, Va.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2004, Mount Gilead, Morrow Co., OH, Obituary

www.mountvernonnews.com

William Ballard Carper Sr., 84, of Mount Gilead died Tuesday, March 30, 2004, at the Woodside Village in Mount Gilead. Mr. Carper was born Jan. 7, 1920, at Gap Mills, W.Va., to Charles and Mary Lavia (Wall) Carper, and had been a resident of Waterford for most of his life. He was retired from the Continental Can Co. in Mount Vernon, where he had been employed 31 years as a printer. Mr. Carper served with the U.S. Army during World War II. He was a member of the Waterford Church of Christ and the Veterans of Foreign Wars in Mount Vernon.

He is survived by his wife, Ruth (Henderson) Carper, whom he married Nov. 7, 1959; his son, William B. (Deanna) Carper Jr. of Marengo; his daughter, Carolyn Sue (Norman) Harvey of Dublin; two stepsons, James (Anne) Brookover of Pineville, La., and Steve (Irelia) Brookover of Newark; his stepdaughter, Judith Donaldson of Weston, W.Va.; six grandchildren, April Nicole Carper, Terri Lynn (Randy) Sutfin, Cheryl Ann (Jeff) Blankenship, John Wesley Breneman, Dawn (Tom) Jordan and John Carper; 16 stepgrandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren; two brothers, Robert (Betty) Carper of Mount Vernon and Earl (Nellie) Carper of Howard; and two sisters, Ruby Arthur of Mount Gilead and Viola Debolt of Johnsville.

Besides his parents he was preceded in death by a son, William Charles Carper; two stepsons, Jack Brookover and Howard Donaldson; four brothers, Frank Carper, Eddie Carper, Kyle Carper and Homer Carper; and two sisters, Hallie McPherson and Mamie Bradley.

The funeral will be Saturday at 1 p.m. at the Waterford Church of Christ, with Mr. Ray Linn officiating. Burial with military honors by the Knox County Joint Veterans Council will follow in North Fork Cemetery near Waterford.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2007, Mount Gilead, Morrow Co., OH, Obituary

www.mountvernonnews.com

Elizabeth J. “Betty” Blankenship, 80, of Mount Gilead died Feb. 22, 2007, at the Morrow County Hospital. She was born in Youngstown on Jan. 1, 1927, the daughter of Paul and Julia (Buckley) Lehnerd.

Surviving are sons, William “Bill” (Laura) Blankenship of Mount Gilead and Michael Blankenship of Cincinnati; daughters, Mary Ann (Dean) Turner of Rome, Ga., and Julia Blankenship of Bexley; four grandchildren; and a sister, Paula (Thomas) McKinney of Youngstown.

On Sept. 17, 1955, Betty married Fred C. Blankenship, who preceded her in death on Nov. 21, 1992. Also deceased is a son, Donald “Fritz” Blankenship in 1987.

A Mass of Christian burial will be Monday at 11 a.m., preceded by one hour of viewing at the Sacred Hearts Church, 4680 U.S. 42 N., Cardington, with the Revs. Barry Bentz, Frank Lehnerd and Charles Foeller as celebrants. Burial will follow in Rivercliff Cemetery.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

+2008, Mount Gilead, Morrow Co., OH, Funeral

The Daily Independent, (Ashland, KY) - November 25, 2008 [Tuesday]

Willena Blankenship, 73, of Mount Gilead, Ohio, died Tuesday at her residence. She was born Dec. 6, 1934, in Vanceburg. Her husband, Carl Blankenship, survives.

The funeral will be at 1 p.m. Saturday at Dickerson Funeral Home in Vanceburg. Burial will be in Blankenship Cemetery in Camp Dix.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2007, Sparta, Morrow Co., OH, Obituary

www.mountvernonnews.com

Russell Forest Palmer, 87, of Sparta died June 1, 2007, in Marion. Born to the late Merl and Phila Palmer, he was a graduate of Sparta High School, class of 1937. He worked for many years as a plasterer and later a farmer.

He is survived by a daughter, Patty (Dick) Blankenship of Marion; son, Mike (Brenda) Palmer of Sparta; seven grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; one niece and three nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife of 62 years, Pauline; and sister and brother-in-law, Forest and Isabell Porter.

A graveside service and interment will be held Wednesday at 10:30 a.m. in Bloomfield Cemetery.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

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

Blankenship, Elizabeth Julia 80, 01Jan1927 - 22Feb2007, Mount Gilead, Morrow, OH, OH-301-24-8930

Blankenship, Willena 73, 06Dec1934 - 25Nov2008, Mount Gilead, Morrow, OH, KY-407-48-4531

Ottawa

2007, Port Clinton, Ottawa Co, OH, Obituary

http://www.sanduskyregister.com/articles/2007/09/05/obituaries/396163.txt

Wednesday, September 5, 2007,

Paul J. Stinson, 78, of Port Clinton, died Tuesday, Sept. 4, 2007, at his residence. He was born July 3, 1929, in Tazwell County, Va., the son of George B. and Dora (Blankenship) Stinson, now deceased. He married Betty Overmyer May 16, 1959, and she survives.

Mr. Stinson worked as a door and cabinet maker for Matthews Boat Co. and also Gem Beach Marina and Lakeside Marina before retiring in 1986. He was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church, Port Clinton, and was a U. S. Army veteran, serving in the Korean War. He enjoyed fishing, wood working and restoring old furniture.

Surviving are his wife, Betty; sons, Charles (Deborah), Mark and Brian, all of Port Clinton; grandchildren, Kyle Stinson and Leslie Crockford; and many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his brothers, James Stinson and William Earl Stinson and sisters, Blanche Mills, Mae Park, Ruth Helbert and Bessie Fawbush.

Visitation will be from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Friday in Neidecker, LeVeck & Crosser Funeral Home, Port Clinton, where funeral services will at 11 a.m. Saturday. Pastor Bruce Bachelor-Glader will officiate. Burial will be in Riverview Cemetery, Port Clinton.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

+2009, Port Clinton, Ottawa Co, OH, Obituary

http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=129328082

Garland Blankenship, 82, of Port Clinton, OH, passed away Thursday, April 16, 2009 at Stein Hospice of Sandusky, [Erie Co.], OH. He was born in Pike County, Kentucky on December 14, 1926 to James and Polly (Wolford) Blankenship.

On May, 28, 1946, in Pikeville, KY he married Lucy Whitt and she preceded him in death on August 25, 2005. Garland was a mold press operator at Standard Products for 38 years retiring in 1989. Garland served in the U.S. Army from 1951-53, in Panama as a military police officer during the Korean War from 1952-53 and served in the reserves until 1959. He was a handyman and enjoyed tinkering with cars and loved the outdoors. He enjoyed watching television especially western films. He loved being Papo to his grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Lucy; and eight sisters, Cora, Leanie, Annie, Pearl, Myrtle, Edith, Mae, Alta.

Survivors include daughter, Edna (Kenneth) VanHoose of Port Clinton; son, Danny Ray Blankenship of Port Clinton; grandchildren, Michael R. (Dawn) VanHoose, Michelle R. (Rick) Ward, Danny Ray (Brittney) Blankenship II, all of Port Clinton; great-grandchildren, Seth, Michaella, Mileena, Hailey, Andrew; brother, Arnold (Brook) Blankenship of Piney Flats, TN.

Funeral services will be conducted at 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, April 21, 2009 in the Gerner-Wolf-Walker Funeral Home and Crematory, Port Clinton, OH. Interment will follow in Riverview Cemetery.

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

Blankenship, Lillian 86, 14Jul1915 - 01Feb2002, Lakeside Marblehead, Ottawa, OH, WV-234-18-6958

Blankenship, Garland 82, 14Dec1926 - 16Apr2009, Port Clinton, Ottawa, OH, KY-407-22-3040

Blankenship, Lucy 77, 16Jul1928 - 25Aug2005, Port Clinton, Ottawa, OH, KY-405-44-2216

Paulding

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

Blankenship, Martha A. 70, 25Feb1929 - 30Jan2000, Paulding, Paulding, OH, OH-279-32-3294

Pickaway

2008, Ashville, Pickaway Co., OH, Obituary

www.mountvernonnews.com

Archie Warren Neely, 72, of Ashville passed away Saturday, Oct. 11, 2008, in West Virginia, the result of a motorcycle accident. Archie was born Jan. 5, 1936, in Mannington, W.Va., son of Robert and Icie (Rogers) Neely. He was a retired truck driver. He was preceded in death by his father; his wife, JoAnn (McCabe) Neely; daughter, Linda Owsley; sister, Betty Grubaugh; and grandson-in-law, Heath Spaulding.

He is survived by his mother, Icie Queen of Mount Vernon; granddaughters, Shannon and Alison Owsley of Columbus; great-grandchildren, Owen and Clayton Spaulding and Aiden Stultz; son-in-law, Owen Owsley of Columbus; sister, Janet (Larry) Miller of Mount Vernon; brothers, Everett Neely and Charles (Doris) Neely, both of Mount Vernon, and Richard (Osa) Neely of Circleville. Also surviving are the McCabe family and many other family and friends.

Funeral services will be held Wednesday, Oct. 15, at 1 p.m. at the Ashville Church of Christ in Christian Union, 420 Long St., Ashville. The Rev. Don Blankenship will officiate. Burial will be in Harrison Township Cemetery, South Bloomfield.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2006, Circleville, Pickaway Co., OH, Obituary

http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GSln=Blankenship&GSiman=1&GScid=202446&GRid=16869324&

June Blankenship Brown, Dec. 21, 1932, Williamson, Mingo Co., WV - Nov. 28, 2006 Circleville, Pickaway Co., OH.

She is survived by her husband of 54 years, Ray Brown; one son, Ray Brown; three daughters, Karen Lynn Beckley, Denice Jean Gray and Whitney June Roahrig; 10 grandchildren; one great-grandson; one brother, Larry "Jack" Blankenship; two sisters, Louise Snider, Barbara Blankenship and Carolyn Blankenship.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Paul and Beaulah Blankenship; one daughter, Nancy Lee Brown; one brother, Paul E. New.

2009, Darbyville, Pickaway Co., OH, Obituary

The Columbus Dispatch, from June 6 to June 7, 2009

Eric L. "Punkin" Blankenship, 48, of Darbyville, passed away Friday, June 5, 2009 at Berger Hospital, Circleville. Born October 31, 1960 in Circleville to Larue and Dora Marie Chmiel Blankenship. He was employed by Grange Insurance for 21 years. Graduate of TVHS, class of 1980. Eric was an avid horse owner and fan, a member of U.S.T.A., also loved hunting and fishing. Preceded in death by his father.

Survived by his mother, Dora of Circleville; brothers, Carey Blankenship, Thomas (Mickey) Blankenship and John (Rhonda) Blankenship; sisters, Patricia (Jim) Cook, Janet (Jeff) Eitel, Linda (Cliff) Whaley, and Joanne (Brian) Eitel; several aunts; numerous nieces, nephews and great nieces, great nephews and cousins.

Funeral Service 10 a.m. Tuesday, June 9, 2009, at the OLIVER-CHEEK FUNERAL HOME, Ashville, with Dr. Jim Pollard officiating. Friends may call Sunday, June 7, 2009 from 6-8 p.m. and Monday, June 8, 2009 from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at the Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Floral Hills Cemetery, Circleville.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

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

Blankenship, Ethel 81, 21Mar1919 - 15Jul2000, Ashville, Pickaway, OH, OH-284-24-7482

Blankenship, Goldie B. 91, 02Feb1912 - 31Dec2003, Williamsport, Pickaway, OH, OH-283-14-0570

Blankenship, Janice V. 61, 06Jun1943 - 20Feb2005, Circleville, Pickaway, OH, OH-287-38-4004

Pike

2003, Piketon, Pike Co., OH, Obituary

http://www.genealogybuff.com/oh/ross/webbbs_config.pl/noframes/read/57

Lillian Orilla Lorene "Renie" Vandegriff, died Wednesday, October 22, 2003, as a result of a car wreck. She was born in Ross County, Ohio, on February 24, to Lillie Pearl (Tackett) and Walter Ainsworth Robinson. On September 17, 1949, she married Alvin Lee Vandegriff, who preceded her in death July 13, 1993.

Survivors include one son, Eddie Vandegriff; three daughters, Kay (Glenn) Harris, Karen Vandegriff and Emily (Walt) Stover; six grandchildren, Rebecca (Wesley) Wilburn, Laura (Vernon) Browning, Jeremy (Ashley) Harris, Desiree Vandegriff, Lillie Taylor, Grace Taylor; one great-granddaughter, Cassidy Wilburn; and lifelong friends, Mary Smith and Hazel Blankenship. Surviving sisters and brothers are, Flora Hall, Garnet (Paul) Spetnagel and Elvin, Carson (Elizabeth) and Olin (Mary) Robinson.

In addition to her parents and husband, Renie was preceded in death by brothers, June and Vivian Robinson; sister, Reeva Brust and granddaughter, Lorelei Vandegriff.

Renie was a loving mother and friend. She was always there to lend a hand to people who needed comfort or help. Her numerous family members and friends will miss her greatly. She was a member of the Jasper Wesleyan Tabernacle.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, October 25, 2003, at Howe Wheeler Boyer Hornback Funeral Home in Piketon, OH, with Pastor Jack Moore officiating. Burial will follow in Mound Cemetery, Piketon.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

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

Blankenship, Debra S. 37, 14Mar1964 - 02Jan2002, Piketon, Pike, OH, OH-290-74-1397

Blankenship, Millie E. 75, 19Aug1931 - 24Apr2007, Piketon, Pike, OH, OH-302-26-3204

Blankenship, Norma M. 82, 01Jul1922 - 27May2005, Piketon, Pike, OH, OH-289-12-0054

Blankenship, Russell Comillion 80, 26Oct1927 - 11Jan2008, Waverly, Pike, OH, KY-407-34-8302

Portage

2008, Mantua Twp, Portage Co., OH, Obituary

The Register-Herald, (Beckley, WV) - October 30, 2008

Stanley Allen "Frog" Toler, 70, of Mantua Township, Ohio, formerly of Baileysville, W.Va., passed away Tuesday, Oct. 28, 2008, at Cleveland Clinic Hospital. He was born April 1, 1938, a son of the late Elbert "Bud" and Myrtle Fortner Toler of Clear Fork.

His sister, Ann Toler Blankenship, also preceded him in death. Stanley was a 1956 graduate of Baileysville High School, a U.S. Army veteran, a member of the American Legion Post 193, a 30-year member of the Crestwood Ruritans, a member of Living Waters Church in Ravenna and retired from AT&T; Telephone Company. He was a loving husband, father and grandfather. Stanley enjoyed hunting, being outdoors, golfing and horses.

Left to cherish precious memories are his wife, Joyce Lester Toler, formerly of Baileysville; a son, Patrick Toler and wife, DeDe, of Canal Winchester, Ohio; a daughter, Kara Ratliff and husband, David, of Mantua, Ohio; two grandchildren, Chelsea and Hannah Toler of Canal Winchester, Ohio; a sister, Sue Cook and husband, Jim, of Tyrone, Ga.; a brother Brad Toler and wife, Marilyn, of Clear Fork, W.Va.; many nieces, nephews and a host of other loving family and friends.

Funeral service will be 11 a.m. Saturday at Green Family Funeral Home Chapel, Corner of Route 44 and Pioneer Trail, Mantua, Ohio 44255. Stanley will be laid to rest in the Westlawn Cemetery, Mantua, Ohio. Family and friends will serve as pallbearers.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

+2006, Ravenna, Portage Co., OH, Obituary

Zada Inez Blankenship, age 72, of Ravenna, passed away on Saturday, November 18, 2006 at Robinson Memorial Hospital with her family by her side. She was born on March 22, 1934 in Blackey, Virginia a daughter of the late Simon and Eva Blankenship. Zada was a loving mother and an avid doll collector.

She is survived by her children, Levi and wife Pat, Burnis and wife Carol, and Lola, all of Ravenna; grandchildren, William, John, Richard, Keith, Lisa, and Benny; great grandchildren, Ashlea, Tyler, Kraig, Kristen, and Brianna; and sisters, Laura Mullins and Worthy Mounts.

In addition to her parents, Zada was preceded in death by her husband, Vester and children, Johnny, Lois, Joann and Phyllis.

Friends will be received on Tuesday from 6-8 PM at the Wood-Kortright Funeral Home, where a funeral service will be held on Wednesday at 11 AM. Interment will follow in Maple Grove Cemetery.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

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

Blankenship, Zada I. 72, 22Mar1934 - 18Nov2006, Ravenna, Portage, OH, DC-578-56-2400

Blankenship, Grover E. 67, 22Mar1940 - 30Sep2007, Streetsboro, Portage, OH, WV-235-62-7814

Blankenship, Frederick D. 75, 15Feb1928 - 13Oct2003, Windham, Portage, OH, WV-236-36-7639

Richland

2006, Mansfield, Richland Co., OH, Obituary

News Journal, 1/3/2006

Noah W. Stout, 90, died Sunday, Jan. 1, 2006, at The Ohio State University Medical Center, Columbus. Born Jan. 27, 1915, in Lewis County, Ky., the son of the late Thomas Jackson and Myrtle Trout Stout, he had resided in Nevada, Ohio, since 1942. A veteran of World War II, having served in the U.S. Navy aboard the USS Morrison, Noah survived the sinking of his ship during the war. He was a welder for 27 years with the Pennsylvania Railroad. A charter member of Pilgrim Holiness Church, Nevada, where he was serving as a board member, he helped build the current church. He served on the village of Nevada water board. He enjoyed fishing, coon hunting and cooking.

Surviving are daughter, Ramona (Oscar) Howard of Nevada, Ohio; three grandchildren, Robin Tuttle of Nevada, Ronda Depinet of Valrico, Fla., and Julie Greilich of Upper Sandusky; seven great-grandchildren; and sister, Catherine Beedon of Seattle, Wash. He was preceded in death on Feb. 14, 1998, by Dorothy F. Blankenship, whom he wed Dec. 21, 1940; great-granddaughter, Sarah Renee Troiano; brother, Harvey Stout; and half brother, James Stout.

A funeral will be at 2 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 5, 2006, at Lucas-Batton Funeral Home in Nevada, conducted by the Rev. Brian Spangler. Military graveside services will be at Old Mission Cemetery, Upper Sandusky.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2009, Mansfield, Richland Co., OH, Obituary

http://wernerfuneral.com/helen_mary_albright_caton_-_12_11_09.htm

Helen Mary (Albright) Caton, 82, of Mansfield, died Friday, December 11, 2009 at MedCentral Mansfield Hospital following an extended illness.

Helen was born January 18, 1927 in Bucyrus to Howard Newton and Josephine (Bricker) Albright. She was a 1945 graduate of Mt. Zion High School, where she played the drums in the band and was a cheerleader. Helen worked in retail sales most of her life, including Stemco and Five Cousins. She liked to sew, bowl, and swim, loved to watch musicals and figure skating competition shows, and was an Ohio State fan. Helen was very involved with the Boy Scouts and active with Jerry thru New Hope Industries and the Special Olympics.

She is survived by four children, Linda (Roger) Jackson of Mansfield, Mary Caton of Mansfield, Daniel Caton of Florida, Jerry Caton of Mansfield; five grandchildren, Christopher Jackson and David Yates both of Mansfield, Anthony Atkinson of Eaton, Jamie Caton and Angela Eckley Rose both of Wilmington; three great grandchildren, Marrissa Eckley, Miranda Eckley, Alexis Eckley; one brother, Jimmy Albright of Bucyrus; and two sisters, Carol (Walter) Blankenship of Bucyrus and Ruth Ann (James) Kalb of Bucyrus.

Helen was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Dale Caton; step mother, Margaret Albright; son, Roger Dugger; daughter, Barbara Eiklor; and brother, John "Jack" Albright.

Calling hours will be from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. Wednesday, December 16, 2009 at Werner Funeral Services, 175 W. 3rd Street, Mansfield. Funeral service will follow at 4:00 p.m. Graveside service will be at 2:00 p.m. Friday, December 18, 2009 in Mansfield Cemetery.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

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

Blankenship, Troy 74, 23Dec1928 - 27Jul2003, Shiloh, Richland, OH, KY-403-38-0889

Ross

2003, Chillicothe, Ross Co., OH, Obituary

http://www.genealogybuff.com/oh/ross/webbbs_config.pl/noframes/read/57

Janet Sue Boyer Jordan, 53, passed from this life October 20, 2003, in the Adena Regional Medical Center, following an extended illness. She was born January 17, 1950, in Welch, WV, to Anna Jordan, who survives. On March 26, 1950, George and Opal Boyer, became the proud parents of little Janet Sue, the oldest of what would become a family of nine children. Janet was their little blessing from the Lord.

In addition to her Mommy, Opal, and her mother, Anna, survivors include a beloved son, Daniel (Susan) Jordan II, of Chillicothe; two grandchildren, Daniel III and Nicole Sue; eight sisters, Pauline (David) McCullough, Nellie (John) Jenkins, all of Chillicothe, Gladys (Woody) Coey, of Kingston, Trudy (Greg) McCullough, Edith (Keith) Park, all of Chillicothe, Reba (Jeff) Mitchell, of Frankfort, Donna (Dale) Pate, of Chillicothe, and Mary Ann Hoffman, of Zebulon, NC; a brother, Paul Boyer, of Chillicothe; several nieces and nephews; a special niece, Lisa Stanley; the father of her only child, Daniel Jordan Sr.; her beloved friends, Jeannie Harris and Loretta Blankenship; and her dogs, Rambo and Teddy.

She was preceded in death by her Daddy, George Boyer.

She attended Yellowbud Church of Jesus Christ. She had retired from Orient Correctional Facility, as a food service coordinator.

Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Friday at Haller Funeral Home, with Dennis Havens and Frank Hall officiating. Burial will follow in Hallsville Cemetery.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2008, Chillicothe, Ross Co., OH, Obituary

Chillicothe Gazette, 2/19/2008

Loval P. Blankenship, 96, of Frankfort, died February 16, 2008, at Adena Hospital. Funeral service will be held 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, February 19, 2008, at the Wellman Funeral Home, Circleville. Burial will be in Obetz Cemetery with military honors.

He was born June 14, 1911 in Wayne Co., WV, the son of Lee and Ida Blankenship. Loval was a U.S. Army veteran and Fireman/Engineer for N&W Railroad. He was preceded in death by his parents, brother Verlin and sisters Thelma and Ova Parker.

He is survived by his wife, Delilah Blankenship; her six children and their families and a niece Karen McAdams and her family.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

+2008, Chillicothe, Ross Co., OH, Obituary

The Logan Banner, (WV) - July 5, 2008

Harry A. Blankenship, 81, of Chillicothe, Ohio, formerly of Logan, went to be with the Lord at 9:05 p.m., Tuesday, July 1, 2008, at Adena Regional Medical Center in Chillicothe following an extended illness. He was surrounded by his family in a peaceful environment at the time of his passing.

Harry enjoyed life to the fullest as he was an avid outdoorsman and sports fan. He especially enjoyed telling people of his life adventures, from his time in the U.S. Army during World War II to traveling the country working as a corporate trainer for Rax Restaurants. After retirement, he attended the Nipgen United Methodist Church where he was a proud Christian and enjoyed serving his life for the Lord.

Born June 3, 1927, at Hewitt, he was a son of the late Ray and Myrtle Workman Blankenship. Also preceding him in death was a brother, Glen Blankenship, and a sister, Helen Ball.

Survivors include his wife, Virginia L. Vande Linde Blankenship; his daughter, Pam (Randy) Mooney of Logan; his son, Doug (Debbie) Blankenship of Kings; four grandchildren, Todd Mooney and Amber (Richie) Thompson, and Ashley and Justin Blankenship; four great-grandchildren Laurel, Jacob, Kaleb and Kayla Mooney; sisters, Janet (Maurice) Miles of Jeffrey and Nada Ellis of Norwalk, Ohio; several nieces and nephews; a special caretaker and friend, Marilyn F. Uhrig, and a host of special friends.

Services will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, July 6, at the Nighbert Memorial United Methodist Church in Logan with Rev. Richard justice officiating. Burial will follow in Memory Gardens at Madison.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

+2003, Clarksburg, Ross Co., OH, Obituary

http://www.genealogybuff.com/oh/ross/webbbs_config.pl/noframes/read/73

Goldie Beatrice Blankenship, passed away December 31, at sunset, surrounded by family and friends, at Walnut Manor, in Clarksburg, Ohio. She was the oldest child of Selmer Emmitt and Sarah Elizabeth ( Hatfield ) Davis, born February 2, 1912, on Wilson Run Road, in Ross County, Ohio.

NOTE:  Per SSDI, Goldie Blankenship died 12/31/2003/Diane

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

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

Blankenship, Harry A. 81, 03Jun1927 - 01Jul2008, Chillicothe, Ross, OH, WV-236-36-7933

Blankenship, Nellie E. 87, 06Dec1912 - 15Apr2000, Chillicothe, Ross, OH, OH-272-16-1207

Sandusky

2008, Fremont, Sandusky Co., OH, Obituary

http://www.goreflector.com/articles/2008/05/08/news/obituaries/doc48231e7dbec5e222335435.

Ernest L. Pruitt, 75, of Fremont, died Mon., May 5, 2008 at the University of Toledo Medical Center. He was born Dec. 21, 1932 in Wayne Co, WV to the now deceased Eugene and Nancy (Berry) Pruitt. Mr. Pruitt was a repairman/inspector at Whirlpool for 41years, retiring in 1993. He had served his country in the US Army. He was a missionary at various nursing homes; serving 30 years at Bethesda.

On June 28, 1958 Ernie married Marilyn (Blankenship) Pruitt and she survives. Also surviving are their three daughters: Diana (Jeffery) Cable; Morganton, NC; Kimberly J. (David) Frederick, Clyde; Karen S. Pruitt, Tiffin; five grandchildren: Jason Brandt; Jessica Brandt; Michael Porter; Rachel Porter; Evyn Stevens; two great-grandchildren: Jayda and Maddox Brandt; siblings: John Pruitt, WV; and Lena Fry, Columbus. He was preceded in death by his siblings: Inez Pruitt, Emeoge Dean; Ethel Lucas; Harold Pruitt; Bobby Pruitt.

Funeral services will be Friday, May 9 at 11:00am at the funeral home with John Teeters officiating. Burial will follow at Seneca Memory Gardens, where military graveside will be provided.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2009, Clyde, Sandusky Co., OH, Obituary

http://www.advertiser-tribune.com/page/content.detail/id/514279.html

Ann M. Brock, 72, of Clyde, died Tuesday, April 21, 2009, at Stein Hospice in Sandusky. She was born Aug. 10, 1936, in Middlesboro, Ky., to Jess Poore and Mossie (Gilbert) Poore Keller. On July 27, 1957, she married John Brock, and he died Nov. 7, 1994.

Ann is survived by her three children, Vickie (Gary) Norman and Debbie Blankenship, both of Clyde, and Toby Brock of Green Springs; seven grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and three siblings, Betty Miller of Monroe, Mich., Mary Nafzinger of Bellevue and Don (Laura) Poore of Clyde.

In addition to her husband and parents, Ann was preceded in death by an infant brother, Eugene Poore.

The service will be 11 a.m. Friday, April 24, 2009, at First Baptist Church, Clyde, with the Rev. Dan Duffy officiating. Burial will follow at McPherson Cemetery.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

+2008, Fremont, Sandusky Co., OH, Obituary

http://www.advertiser-tribune.com/page/content.detail/id/511079.html

Marilyn Y. "Bonnie" (Blankenship) Pruitt, 72, of Fremont, died Tuesday, Dec. 9, 2008, at home. She was born Feb. 6, 1936 in Wayne County, W.Va., to the late Garland and Pearl (Crockett) Blankenship. June 28, 1958, Marilyn married Ernest L. Pruitt, who preceded her in death earlier this year.

Surviving are three daughters, Diana (Jeffrey) Cable of Morganton, N.C., Kimberly J. (David) Frederick of Clyde and Karen S. Pruitt of Tiffin; five grandchildren, Jason Brandt, Jessica Brandt, Michael Porter Jr., Rachel Porter and Evyn Stevens; two great-grandchildren, Jayda and Maddox Brandt; and three siblings, Garland T. Blankenship of Tiffin, Glenna Chaney of Gallipolis and Gary C. Blankenship of Huntington, W.Va.

She was preceded in death by four siblings, Samuel Blankenship, Anna Ruth Blankenship, Beverly Jane Adkins and Karl E. Blankenship. Bonnie retired from Union Carbide and Ralston Purina.

Services are 1 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 13, 2008, at the funeral home, with Bill Blankenship officiating. Burial is following at Seneca Memory Gardens in Tiffin.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

+2008, Fremont, Sandusky Co., OH, Obituary

The News - Messenger - Fremont, Ohio - Dec 11, 2008 – Obituaries

Marilyn Y. "Bonnie" (Blankenship) Pruitt , Abstract (Document Summary)

Services will be Saturday, December 13, 2008 at 1:00 PM at the funeral home with Bill Blankenship officiating.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2008, Fremont, Sandusky Co., OH, Obituary

The News - Messenger - Fremont, Ohio - Dec 15, 2008 - Obituaries

Abstract (Document Summary)

Rose Stancil is survived by her children, John (Donna Young) Hager of Bellevue, Lisa (Tom Black) Hager Fisher of Fremont, Thomas (Julie Scriver) Hager of Clyde; step children, Robert Stancil and Lisa (Randy) Stancil Rogers; four sisters, Nellie (Frank) Blankenship of Huron, Opal New of McKinney, TX, Lois (Steve) DiMaria of Bowling Green, and Roberta (Butch) Peless of Midland, MI; three brothers, Jacob (Mary) Hinkle of Monroeville, Smith (June) Hinkle of Clyde, and George (Janet) Hinkle, Jr. of Gallatin, TN; Left to mourn the loss of their dear family member is a host of extra-special nieces, nephews, and cousins, as well as the following maternal aunts and uncles, Elizabeth Tiller, Mary Jane (Leon) Daugherty, Johnie (Mary) Justice, Ethel Rife, Emma Hinkle, Paris Justice, and Thurman (Lori) Justice; Her grandchildren, Tyler, Becca, Dusty, Mary, Gabriella, Holden, Donnie, Betty, Joey, Alicia, Alyssa, Shelby, and Miranda will miss their devoted grandmother; Many other children too numerous to mention loved her and called her Grandma or Grandma Rose, and she held the same affection for them and they had a special place in her heart; Two great-grandchildren, Matthew and Celina, also survive.

Reproduced with permission of the copyright owner. Further reproduction or distribution is prohibited without permission.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2009, Fremont, Sandusky Co., OH, Obituary

The News - Messenger - Fremont, Ohio-Apr 18, 2009-Obituaries

Garland Blankenship

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From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

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

Blankenship, Artemus 75, 25Jul1931 - 08Jan2007, Clyde, Sandusky, OH, KY-406-36-6088

Scioto

2007, Lucasville, Scioto Co., OH, Obituary

http://dailyindependent.com/obituaries/x1192755072/Thursday-Alpril-26-2007

Millie Eileen Ralston Blankenship, 75, of Lucasville, died Tuesday at her residence. Mrs. Blankenship was born Aug. 19, 1931, in Rarden.

She is survived by her husband, William H. Blankenship.

Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Saturday at Dickerson Funeral Home in Vanceburg. Burial will be in Blankenship Cemetery at Camp Dix.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2009, Minford, Scioto Co., OH, Obituary

The Logan Banner, (WV) - December 30, 2009

Freda Delores Picklesimer, 77, of Minford, Ohio, a former resident of South Shore, Ky., passed away Monday, December 28, 2009, at her residence. Born May 6, 1932, in Logan, she was a daughter of the late Howard and Nancy Gillium Mitchem.

Also preceding her in death was her husband, Rev. Frank D. Picklesimer on April 14, 2001; a daughter, Linda Picklesimer, a brother, Donald Mitchem, and a sister, Frankie Steele. Freda was a homemaker and attended the Siloam Church of God in South Shore.

Survivors include 10 sons, Clifford (Susie) Picklesimer of Garden City, Mich., Larry (Sheila) Marcum, Gary Blankenship and James (Christa) Picklesimer, all of Portsmouth, Ohio, Frank (Phyllis) Picklesimer Jr. of La Follette, Tenn., Richard Blankenship , Kenny Picklesimer, Howard (Tracey) Picklesimer, and Clinton Picklesimer, all of Minford, and Timothy Picklesimer of Wheelersburg, Ohio; one daughter, Joyce (Roger) Brown of Columbus, Ohio; two brothers, Ronald and Jimmy Mitchem, both of Logan; four sisters, Dorothy Lewis of Cleveland, Ohio, and Darlene Dingess, Irene George and Audrey Hilbert, all of Logan; 24 grandchildren and 23 great-grandchildren.

Services will be held at 1 p.m. Friday, January 1, 2010, at the Roberson Funeral Home in South Shore with Rev. Paul Holbrook officiating. Burial will be in the Collier Memorial Gardens Cemetery in South Portsmouth, Ky.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

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

Blankenship, Earl 87, 27Nov1914 - 21Feb2002, Minford, Scioto, OH, OH-272-16-6878

Blankenship, Mary Elizabeth 87, 09Nov1920 - 20Feb2008, Minford, Scioto, OH, OH-302-24-6592

Seneca

2007, Fostoria, Seneca Co., OH, Obituary

http://www.advertiser-tribune.com/page/content.detail/id/501539.html

Marjorie J. Haynes, 80, of West Lytle Street, Fostoria, died at 4:15 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 17, 2007, at Fostoria Community Hospital. She was born Feb. 27, 1927, in Toledo, to Hillis and Gladys (Woodland) Askam. Her husband, Stanley Haynes, whom she married April 2, 1960, in Fostoria, died Sept. 11, 1979.

Surviving are a daughter, Lisa Haynes of Fostoria; brother, George Askam of Tiffin; grandchildren, Nicole Haynes of Ottawa and Dylan Seaburn of Fostoria; and great-grandchildren, Ethan Blankenship and Makiya Swisher.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; brother, Junior Askam; and two sisters, Mary Jane Valerius and Geraldine Ward. A homemaker, Marjorie loved to cook and loved spending time with her daughter, Lisa, and grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She also liked to write poems and songs.

The family is following Marjorie’s wishes to have no funeral or visitation.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2009, Tiffin, Seneca Co., OH, Obituary

http://www.advertiser-tribune.com/page/content.detail/id/519373.html

Baby Blankenship was stillborn at 3:06 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 17, 2009, at Bellevue Hospital, to Victor and Tamara (Feucht) Blankenship of Tiffin.

Baby Blankenship is survived by a brother, Christopher Feucht; twin sister, Phoebe Blankenship, and sisters, Breanna Chavez and Mariaha Chavez of Tiffin; maternal grandparents, Larry C. (Penny K.) Feucht of Clyde; paternal grandparents, George (Kathleen) Blankenship of Tiffin; and paternal great-grandmothers, Carmie King of Tiffin and Patricia Blankenship of Clyde.

There will be no funeral or burial at this time.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

Shelby

+2004, Sidney, Shelby Co., OH, Obituary

http://www.melcher-sowersfuneralhome.com/Obituaries/Text/buddy-dean-blankenship-sr/58337

Buddy Dean Blankenship, Sr., age 66, of Sidney died Tuesday May 18, 2004 at 1:08 P.M. at Wilson Memorial Hospital, Sidney, Ohio. He was born March 24, 1938 in Widen, West Virginia to the late Cecil and Susie (Nottingham) Blankenship.

He married Patricia Spence on May 11, 1971 in Piqua, Ohio and she survives. Also surviving are 1 Daughter: Robin Blankenship, W. Virginia; 5 Sons: Buddy D. Blankenship, Jr., Lockington, OH, Robert Blankenship, Florida, Charles Blankenship, Sidney, Roger Blankenship, Sidney, and Tony Blankenship, W. Virginia; 2 step-sons: Michael Mowery, Sidney, and Jeff Mowery, Piqua; 2 step-daughters: Belinda Huff, Lockington, OH, and Candra Earls, Piqua; 2 brothers: Donald Blankenship, W. Virginia and Ray Steele, N. Carolina; 1 sister: Betty Robinson, N. Carolina; 33 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren.

Buddy was preceded in death by 1 brother and 1 step-son.

Mr. Blankenship served in the U. S. Navy from 1955 - 1957. He worked for Precise Cast in Piqua and was a professional painter for over 30 years.

A memorial services will be held Thursday evening at 7:00 P.M., May 20, 2004 at Melcher-Sowers Funeral Home with the Rev. Fr. Angelo Caserta officiating. Full military honors will be conducted by The Veterans Elite Tribute Squad following the service at Melcher-Sowers Funeral Home.

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

Blankenship, Buddy B. 66, 24Mar1938 - 18May2004, Sidney, Shelby, OH, WV-235-56-9691

Summit

2007, Akron, Summit Co., OH, Obituary

http://www.monroe.xtn.net/obit/13750 , Published: 03/14/2007

Kyle Dillard Freeman, born April 19, 1938 in Alcoa, passed away March 14, 2007, in Ohio, at the age of 68 years. Kyle served in the U.S. Air Force in 1957-1961 and was employed with B.F. Goodrich for 16 years. He was then self-employed at K&M Air Conditioning and Heating, for several years in Ohio. Preceded in death by: brother, Lawrence Freeman; sister, Patricia Blankenship; mom, Aimee Louise (Parris) Freeman; and dad, Henry Baxter Freeman.

Survivors include: wife of 25 years-Milly Freeman; Daughters-Lynn De Luca and Debbie Fern;
Five grandchildren, all of Ohio; Brother-Dewey and Carolyn Freeman; Sisters and brother-in-law-Thelma (Freeman) Murphy of Ohio; and Virginia Freeman and Peter Reneson of Connecticut. He loved his family - all of his cousins, aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and his grandchildren and they loved him just as much.

Funeral services were Monday, March 20, at Newcomer Funeral Home in Akron. Interment was at Northhampton Cemetery in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2008, Akron, Summit Co., OH Obituary

Akron Beacon Journal (OH) - July 26, 2008

Jennifer Dee Graham (nee Wertheimer, May, Blankenship) passed away on July 21, 2008 after a 6 month battle with Mesothelioma Cancer. Born in Akron, Jennifer was a graduate of Green High School. She worked at Goodyear in the 1970's and retired from Land O'Lakes after 25 years as a member of UAW Local 70. She loved to cook for anyone who would try out a new recipe and an invitation to dinner was a memory, just as any other event shared in her life. Jennifer was a member of the Cathedral of Life for the past 25 years and Beth Echad Messianic Congregation.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Don Blankenship, in 2002; parents, David and Helene; and her brother, Dennis Wertheimer.

She leaves behind to mourn her; daughter, Donnette and Daniel Wengerd; and her snowflakes, Bella, Gabriella, Olivia and Samantha all of Akron; and lifelong friend, sister, confident, helper and angel of her life, Sue and Todd Shimp.

As the monarch of her family, she was a tower of strength, who relied upon the Word of God and made every moment a memory or a lesson in life. Heb 9:27 it is appointed unto men once to die. Do not weep for me, my time has come. Please except our Lord Jesus Christ as your Savior. It is the only hope for a life beyond this life we know. Please comfort each other and be each others strength. We are indeed, all brothers and sisters in Christ. Hey, hope to see you there!

There will be no calling hours or funeral. A celebration of her life was held on May 30th at Guys Party Centre in order to bless those she loved with a goodbye in person and in return be blessed by those who attended.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

SSDI; Blakenship, Don R., 65, 17Feb1936 - 16Jan2002, Akron, Summit, OH, OH-285-30-1529

2005, Hudson, Summit Co., OH, Obituary

The News Herald , 3/31/2005 , Willoughby OH

Funeral services for Margaret H. Gergely-Barnum, 83, of Hudson, will be 11 a.m. Saturday in the Chapel at Western Reserve Memorial Gardens in Chester Township.

Mrs. Gergely-Barnum died March 30, 2005, at Bedford Community Hospital in Bedford. Born April 10, 1921, in Fairport Harbor, she had lived in Wesley Village in Painesville before moving to Hudson three years ago. She was a member of St. Mary Church in Painesville and enjoyed baking and cooking.

Survivors are her sons, Lee (Karen) Blankenship of Hudson, Gerald (Susan) Wayman of Burton, John (Christi) Hall of Seattle, Wash., and James Hall of Perry; nine grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.

Her husband, Willis Barnum, died in 1994. Her brothers, Alexander, John, Joseph, Steve and Alex Gergely; sisters, Mary Czentnar, Anna Kish, and Elizabeth Barrish; and parents, Alex and Ann (Kosztrobovics) Gergely, are also deceased.

Friends may call 7 to 9 p.m. Friday at the Mulqueeny-Spear Funeral Home, 312 Eagle St., in Fairport Harbor. Father Peter Mihalic of St. Anthony of Padua will officiate the services. Burial will be in Western Reserve Memorial Gardens in Chester Township.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

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

Blankenship, Brian Keith 54, 25May1955 - 01Nov2009, Akron, Summit, OH, OH-299-58-0264

Blakenship, Don R. 65, 17Feb1936 - 16Jan2002, Akron, Summit, OH, OH-285-30-1529

Blankenship, Glendora 70, 11May1934 - 14Nov2004, Akron, Summit, OH, OH-299-30-4244

Blankenship, Harold L. 69, 05Aug1932 - 10Aug2001, Akron, Summit, OH, WV-236-48-0754

Blankenship, J. A. 97, 13Jul1902 - 23Mar2000, Akron, Summit, OH, OH-274-03-6873

Blankenship, Jesse C. 75, 27Sep1924 - 24Feb2000, Akron, Summit, OH, WV-235-34-6264

Blankenship, Juanita V. 85, 22Mar1920 - 05Nov2005, Akron, Summit, OH, WV-233-34-1173

Blankenship, Margie M. 57, 18Jul1950 - 07May2008, Akron, Summit, OH, OH-270-50-2774

Blankenship, Mildred M. 83-84, 18Mar1924 - 14Mar2008, Akron, Summit, OH, WV-236-28-0433

Blankenship, Patricia A. 69, 10Aug1936 - 03Dec2005, Akron, Summit, OH, WV-234-54-1219

Blankenship, Jack L. 65, 10Jun1934 - 30Jan2000, Barberton, Summit, OH, OH-285-30-1170

Stark

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

Blankenship, Stella A. 62, 17Aug1938 - 03Aug2001, Alliance, Stark, OH, WV-233-58-5416

Blankenship, Todd A. 41, 03Feb1966 - 15Aug2007, Massillon, Stark, OH, OH-295-56-2046

Trumbull

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

Blankenship, Ruth Elizabeth 69, 24Oct1937 - 30Jul2007, Newton Falls, Trumbull, OH, OH-291-32-4289

Tuscarawas

+2003, New Philadelphia, Tuscarawas Co., OH, Obituary

http://www.obitsforlife.com/obituary/467262/Peoples-Juanita.php

Juanita Mae "Nan" Peoples, age 75, of Tuscarawas, died Saturday, February 8, 2003, at her residence following a courageous battle with cancer. She was born June 3, 1927, in Allegheny County Pennsylvania to the late Joseph H. and Fluda M. Walls Blankenship.

Juanita spent most of her life as a homemaker caring for her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She also worked for several years as a cook for the former Indian Valley North Elementary School. Juanita and Doyle used their home as the Tusky Youth Center for all the neighborhood children. Juanita was a member of the Broadway United Methodist Church in New Philadelphia where she served as a Faith in Action Home Visitor and was a member of the Golden Rule Sunday School Class.

Surviving are her husband of 59 years, Doyle Charles Peoples, of the home, whom she married April 22, 1943; two sons, Charles D. (Brenda) Peoples of Tuscarawas and Joseph F. Peoples of New Philadelphia; two daughters, Patricia J. (John A.) Moore of Tuscarawas and Bunita A. (John E.) Maurer of Tuscarawsas; nine precious grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren; a very special relative, Susan (Rich) Jones of Newark.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two half-sisters and a half brother.

Funeral services will be held Tueday, February 11, at 10:30 AM at the Linn-Hert-Geib Funeral Home, New Philadelphia with Rev. Glen Shedlock and Rev. Jonathan McCleery officiating.

Union

2001, Marysville, Union Co., OH, Obituary

Herald-Dispatch, Mar 16, 2001

William Green Evans, 71, of Marysville, Ohio, formerly of Webbville, husband of Susie Marie Holbrook, died Wednesday in Marysville. He was a retired job setter for General Motors.

Also surviving are two daughters, Carol A. Parrott of Marysville and Sharon S. Bellomy of Bourbonnais, Ill; one son, William D. Evans of Marysville; three sisters, Mary Nagel of Westland, Mich., and Treve Blankenship and Hazel Hogston, both of Webbville; and three brothers, Arnold Evans and Roger Evans, both of Flatwoods, and Larry Joe Evans of Flint, Mich.

Funeral 11 a.m. Sunday at Young Funeral Home, Louisa; burial in Evans Cemetery, Webbville.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2004, Marysville, Union Co., OH, Obituary

Lexington Herald-Leader (KY) - March 16, 2004

James Edward Curran, 49, Marysville, OH, formerly of Bourbon County, telecommunications engineer, husband of Darlene Ruth Martin Curran, died Sat., Mar. 13, 2004. He was born Jan. 16, 1955, in Nicholas County, son of Edward R. and Ella Webb Curran, Millersburg. He was a graduate of Bourbon County High School and attended EKU, UK, LCC, and OU, and was a member of First Baptist Church, Marysville.

In addition to his wife and parents, he is survived by a daughter, Brandi Michelle (Kent, Jr.) Miles, Bourbon County; a granddaughter, Miranda Miles; two sisters, Charlene Hurt, Millersburg, Crystal (Mike) Blankenship, Carlisle; and four brothers, Wayne (Kim) Curran, Paris, Larry (Janet) Curran, Nicholasville, Ricky (Bonita) Curran, Carlisle, and Danny (Lana) Curran, Naples, FL.

Funeral services will be 11 am Wed., Mar. 17, 2004, at the Hinton-Turner Funeral Home by Rev. Peter Miller with interment in the North Middletown Cemetery.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2009, Raymond, Union Co., OH, Obituary

Herald-Dispatch, Feb 01, 2009

Myrtle Sparks Culver, age 89, died Wednesday, January 28, 2009, at the home of her daughter near Raymond, Ohio. She was born March 20, 1919, in Greenup County, Kentucky, to the late Tillman and Polly Carpenter Sparks. On June 17, 1938, in Wheeling, W.Va., she married Walter E. Culver , and he died September 7, 1983. She is also predeceased by brothers and sisters Eva Blankenship, Ida Carpenter, Rhoda Carpenter, Jeanette "Netsie" Ison, Alberta Horton, Challie Carpenter, Ben Sparks and Herbert Sparks.

Myrtle was a homemaker, attended the Christ the Rock Church near Richwood, Ohio. She was a loving, caring mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She was an inspiration to all who knew her.

Surviving are her five loving and devoted children Sue (Ronnie) Wilds of Raymond, Ohio, Walter E. "Sonny" (Vivian) Culver of Marion, Ohio, Mary (Bud) Barnette of Whispering Pines, N.C., Joyce Ann Baublys of Marysville, Ohio and Bill (Pauline) Culver of Plain City, Ohio; nine grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren; sister-in-law Clara Williams of Wheeling, W.Va.; several nieces and nephews.

Memorial services will be held Saturday February 7, 2009, at noon at the Stofcheck-Ballinger Funeral Home in Richwood, Ohio, where the family will receive friends one hour prior to the service. Pastors Dale Baker and Russell Howard will officiate, and burial will take place at a later date in the Highland Memorial Gardens, South Point, Ohio.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2009, Raymond, Union CO., OH, Obituary

www.theintelligencer.net

Culver, Myrtle Sparks, 89, died Wednesday, January 28, 2009, at the home of her daughter near Raymond, Ohio. She was born March 20, 1919 in Greenup County, Kentucky to the late Tillman and Polly (Carpenter) Sparks. Myrtle was a homemaker, attended the Christ the Rock Church near Richwood

She was a loving, caring mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She was an inspiration to all who knew her On June 17th, 1938 in Wheeling, W.Va., she married Walter E. Culver and he died September 7, 1983, also predeceased by brothers and sisters, Eva Blankenship, Ida Carpenter, Rhoda Carpenter, Jeanette "Netsie" Ison, Alberta Horton, Challie Carpenter, Ben Sparks and Herbert Sparks

Surviving are her five loving and devoted children, Sue (Ronnie) Wilds of Raymond, Walter E. "Sonny" (Vivian) Culver of Marion, Mary (Bud) Barnette of Whispering Pines, N.C., Joyce Ann Baublys of Marysville and Bill (Pauline) Culver of Plain City; nine grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren; sister- in-law, Clara Williams of Wheeling; several nieces and nephews

Memorial services will be held Saturday February 7, 2009 at noon at the Stofcheck-Ballinger Funeral Home in Richwood, where the Family will receive friends one hour prior to the service, Pastors Dale Baker and Russell Howard will officiate. Burial will take place at a later date in the Highland Memorial Gardens, South Point, Ohio

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

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

Blankenship, Paul D. 72, 04Nov1934 - 11Nov2006, Richwood, Union, OH, OH-290-28-4323

Blankenship, Lillie 89, 07Jul1912 - 11Dec2001, Marysville, Union, OH, KY-402-90-8456

Blankenship, Eva M. 68, 10Dec1936 - 05Apr2005, Broadway, Union, OH, KY-406-50-5785

Blankenship, Arnold 27, 10Jun1972 - 30Apr2000, Marysville, Union, OH, DE-222-60-3009

Warren

2009, Franklin, Warren Co., OH, Obituary

The Middletown Journal , 11/12/2009

Blankenship, Nancy Jo age 56 of Franklin, passed away Tuesday, November 10, 2009 at the Hospice of Butler and Warren Counties. She was born June 8, 1953 in Brookville the daughter of the late Arthur & Ann Hounshell. A member of the Eastside Baptist Church. Preceded in death by 3 sisters Kathy Koeller, Toni Poos, Francine Kenworthy, 3 brothers Nikki Dunham, Harry Kenworthy, and Harvey Dunham.

Survivors include her husband Arthur "Buck" Randall, a son Ronnie Shanefelt and wife Michelle of W. Alexandria, a sister Penny Windham and husband James of Mississippi, 3 brothers William Hounshell and wife Linda of Loveland, David Hounshell and wife Barbara of Franklin, Kevin Kenworthy of Arcanum, 3 grandchildren Michael, Austin & R.J. Shanefelt, and numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, November 14, 2009 at the Dalton Funeral Home, (corner of Weaver Rd., & St. Rte. 4), Germantown. Rev. Bill Hounshell officiating.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2008, Maineville, Warren Co., OH,

http://www.newsandsentinel.com/page/content.detail/id/506960.html

Paul Isaiah Vineyard, 82, of Maineville, Ohio, died July 3, 2008, in Bethesda North Hospital, Cincinnati. He was born May 7, 1926, in Newton, W.Va., a son of the late Stott and Lucy Noe Vineyard. Paul was the loving pastor to thousands throughout the West Virginia United Methodist Conference. Those churches he served included the Winona Charge United Methodist, Stonewood United Methodist, Avery Chapel United Methodist, Williamson Memorial United Methodist, Spencer Memorial United Methodist, Pocahontas Charge United Methodist, Gihon and River Hill United Methodist.

Paul died, just as he lived, in prayer and praise to God, and surrounded by his family. He will be remembered as a precious husband, adored father, wonderful and loving "Popaw," a colorful storyteller, teacher of the gospel, and faithful follower of Jesus Christ.

He is survived and honored by his wife of almost 61 years, Martha Jarvis Vineyard; his children and their spouses, Paulette Herbich, Stott and Anne Vineyard, Katherine and Edwin Strickling, Kimberly and Edgar Blankenship and Kimberly Vineyard; grandchildren and their spouses, and seven great-grandchildren, Walter Paul Herbich, Astrid Herbich, Heather, Don, and Isaiah, Elia Meisle, Lauren, Mark, and Jack Byrer, Bari Taylor, Christian, Julie, and Lyla Vineyard, Christopher and Jessie Blankenship, Heath, Heather, Hunter, Hayden, and Hezekiah Taylor, Kathryn Vineyard, Katilyn and James McMullen, and Kai Blankenship; his sister, Eliza Matoaka "Jane" Ferrell; sisters-in-law, Edith Jarvis, Sylvia Vineyard, Mary Vineyard and Mildred Vineyard; and many nieces and nephews.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a son, William Terrence "Terry" Vineyard; a son-in-law, Walter Herbich; brothers, Bill, Sam, Don and Dick Vineyard; brothers-in-law Ernest Ferrell and F.B. Freeman; and a sister, Maude Freeman.

A funeral service will be conducted 11 a.m. Monday at Newton United Methodist Church, Newton, with his nephew, Pastor Robert "Bobby" Vineyard, officiating. Burial will be in the Laurel Point Cemetery, Newton.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

+2009, Waynesville, Warren Co., OH,

http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/hamilton/obituary.aspx?n=gladys-blankenship&pid=131469372

Gladys Blankenship, age 89, died suddenly on Saturday, August 15th at Quaker Heights Care Community in Waynesville, OH. She was born April 23rd, 1920 in Morgan County, Kentucky to Willie and Pearlie (Hays) Martin.

She was preceded in death by her parents as well as a brother Estill Martin and a sister Edna Goodpaster.

She was married for 42 years to Leonard Blankenship who died in 1993. Gladys was a long time resident of Warren County who worked for many years at Otterbein Nursing Home and retired from Kettering Hospital in 1986. She loved spending time with her family and collecting birds, bells and salt and pepper shakers.

She is survived by her 5 children; Marvin Blankenship of Oregonia, OH, Marple Blankenship and wife Evalee of Lebanon, OH, Russell Blankenship of Hillsboro, OH, Lynn Cook and husband Dale of Lebanon, OH and Ruth Baker and husband Henry of Springboro, OH.

Visitation will be held Thursday, August 20, 2009 from 6:00-8:00 PM at Baker-Stevens Funeral Home. Services will be held Friday, August 21, 2009 at 10:00 AM at the funeral home with Rev. Steve Craft officiating. Entombment will be at Woodside Cemetery.

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

Blankenship, Stella D. 84, 03Apr1921 - 16Jun2005, Franklin, Warren, OH, OH-302-16-6186

Blankenship, Nancy Jo 56, 08Jun1953 - 10Nov2009, Franklin, Warren, OH, OH-269-52-7839

Blankenship, Julie Pauline 87, 17Nov1921 - 17Apr2009, Maineville, Warren, OH, OH-301-01-8820

Blankenship, Gladys 89, 23Apr1920 - 15Aug2009, Waynesville, Warren, OH, OH-278-32-4175

Washington

2000, Little Hocking, Washington Co., OH, Obituary

http://www.genealogybuff.com/oh/athens/webbbs_config.pl/noframes/read/196

Nancy Farley Blosser, 92, of Little Hocking, died Saturday, Dec. 2, 2000, at St. Joseph's Hospital, Parkersburg. She was born Jan. 16, 1908, in Jackson County, W.Va., daughter of the late David and Martha Baker Wyers. She was retired from Marysville Women's Correctional Facility.

She is survived by two sons and daughters-in-law, Olis and Lois Farley, and Mel and Roxie Farley, all of Arizona; a daughter, Helen Blankenship of Little Hocking; a brother, Clyde Wyers of Little Hocking; 10 grandchildren, 24 great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren.

Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her first husband, George Farley, to whom she was married for 55 years; her second husband, Lawrence Blosser, to whom she was married for 10 years; four brothers and four sisters.

Funeral services will be held Wednesday, 1 p.m., at White Funeral Home, Coolville, with the Rev. Lee Hammond officiating. Burial will be in Coolville Cemetery.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2008, Little Hocking, Washington Co., OH, Obituary

http://www.newsandsentinel.com/page/content.detail/id/506953.html

Kyle Boothe, 70, of Little Hocking passed away July 4, 2008, at home. Mr. Boothe was born Feb. 14, 1938, at Bear Wallow Hollow at Ethel, W.Va. Mr. Boothe is the son of the late Will Booth of Hearts Creek, W.Va. and the late Verlie Workman Booth Lee of Chapmanville, W.Va.

Mr. Boothe served his country in the United States Air Force with 20 years active duty with tours of duty in North Africa, Myrtle Beach, S.C., Japan, Yuma, Ariz., Mt. Lemon, Ariz., the Philippines, two tours in Vietnam, Orlando, Fla., Homestead, Fla., Newfoundland, Great Falls, Mont., two tours in Jacksonville, Fla., and Germany. While in the service, Mr. Boothe received two Air Force Commendation medals, Vietnam Service Ribbon, several good conduct ribbons, Air Force longevity ribbons and also an outstanding unit Award.

Mr. Boothe is survived by his wife, Darlene Boothe; one daughter, Tina Marie Moffitt of Columbus, Ga.; pet yorkie, Diamonds K. Bug Boothe; six sisters, Pearl Claxton of Dayton, Ky., Judy (Roger) Lemory of Taylorsville, N.C., MaryLou (Darrell) Jones of Logan, Gracie Bobbie (Virgil) Akers of Chapmanville, W.Va., Barbara (Carlos) Owsley of Warren, Ohio, and RuthAnn Stitlner of Chapmanville; four brothers, Thurman Thomas Lee of Pecks Mill, W.Va., Paul David (Linda) of Whitman, W.Va., Thurmond Lewis (Louie) Blankenship of Chapmanville and Jimmy Lee; eighteen nieces; fourteen nephews; thirty great-nieces; sixteen great-nephews; and several great-great-nieces and nephews.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, John Lee and Gracie Carter Workman; paternal grandparents, Harrison and Polly Browning Boothe; one brother, John Lee Booth of Grafton, Ohio; three nephews, Brandon Lee Taylor, Christopher Michael Hoskinson,and William David Mansfield; one niece, Lula Ellen Blankenship; mother-in-law, Alice Loraine Hoskinson; and two brother-in-laws, Thomas E. (Tommy) Stiltner and Elbert Clayton.

The funeral service will be 1 p.m. Wednesday at Freeman Funeral Home in Chapmanville, with the Rev. Jeff Dingess officiating. Burial will follow in Highland Memory Gardens at Godby with full military rites.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2008, New Matamoras, Washington Co., OH, Obituary

http://www.cremation-america.com/obituary.aspx?MemberId=43237&MName=Betty%20Lorraine%20Blankenship

Betty Lorraine Blankenship, 72, of New Matamoras died Wednesday June 4, 2008 at Marietta Memorial Hospital. She was born on May 24, 1936 in New Matamoras the daughter of Eugene and Nancy Jane Miller Dye.

She was a member of the Harmony Hill Baptist Church in Brownsville. On Oct. 15, 1965 she married Harold Edmund Blankenship and he preceded her in death on Feb. 10, 2000.

She is survived by one sister Dorothy (Dale) Beaver of New Matamoras and one brother Luther Eugene (Pat) Dye of Akron, OH. She is also survived by one step son Rockaland Ray (Wanda) Miller of Whitehouse, TX. and three step daughters; Beatrice Hall of Tampa, FL., Terrie Whilite of Evansville, IN. and Penny (Tom) Miller of Evansville, IN. 19 grandchildren and 16 great grandchildren and several nephews and nieces also survive.

She was preceded in death by her parents, one son Chris Edward Miller, one sister Linda Mellinger, one step son Larry Blankenship and one step daughter Lana Hughs.

Funeral services will be held on Sunday June 8 at 2:00 p.m. at the Hadley Funeral Home in New Matamoras with Pastor Eddie Garrett officiating. Burial will be in the Matamoras Cemetery.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

Harold Edmund Blankenship b. 12Oct1921, WV, d. 10 FEB 2000, New Matamoras, Washington Co., OH,

SS#279-14-5241 OH

2008, Newport, Washington Co., OH, Obituary

http://www.newsandsentinel.com/page/content.detail/id/503741.html

Betty R. Woodby, 80, of Hendricks St., Newport, Ohio, passed away March 24, 2008, at Harmar Place in Marietta. She was born Feb. 21, 1928, in Townsend, Tenn., to the late Wiley K. and Julia Ann Lane Cooper. Betty was active in the St. Marys, W.Va., Ladies Golf Association.

She is survived by a son, David Woodby (Rebecca) of Newport, Ohio; daughter, Teresa Edwards (Rex) of Pine Knoll Shores, N.C.; grandchildren, Timothy Edwards (Keri) of Charlotte, N.C., Kristin Koren (Trygve) of Dayton, Ohio, Jessica Dyer (Richard) of Benson, N.C., Brian Woodby of Newport, Rebecca Edwards (fiance, Matt Williams) of Charlotte and Garrett Nunn of Newport; one great-grandson, James Edwards of Charlotte; two sisters, Virginia (Jo) Blankenship (husband, William) of Maryville, Tenn., and Dorothy Johnson (David) of Townsend, Tenn.; and one brother, James Cooper (Linda) of Townsend, Tenn.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a sister, Lois Hannah; and a brother, Jack Cooper.

Funeral services will be 1 p.m. Thursday at Tuckaleechee Baptist Church in Townsend, Tenn. Visitation is from noon until time of services Thursday at the church. Burial will follow at Tuckaleechee Baptist Church Cemetery in Townsend.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

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

Blankenship, Harold E. 78, 12Oct1921 - 10Feb2000, New Matamoras, Washington, OH, OH-279-14-5241

Blankenship, Betty Lorraine 72, 24May1936 - 04Jun2008, New Matamoras, Washington, OH, OH-296-32-1840

Wayne

+2000, Apple Creek, Wayne Co., OH, Obituary

http://www.genealogybuff.com/oh/wayne/webbbs_config.pl/noframes/read/134

Martha N. Schlegel, 72, 503 W. Main St., entered into rest Wednesday evening, Feb. 2, 2000, at Dunlap Memorial Hospital in Orrville. Services will be Saturday at 11 a.m. at Custer Funeral Home, Wooster, with the Rev. Claude L. McComas officiating. Burial will be at Wooster Cemetery.

She was born July 17, 1927, in Beaver Dam, Ky., to Roy and Edna (Moore) Blankenship and married Lawrence M. Schlegel on Nov. 20, 1944, in Beaver Dam, Ky. He survives. She had made her home in Wayne County since 1940 and was a homemaker. She was a former member of Nold Avenue Baptist Church in Wooster.

Other survivors include a daughter, Linda Saurer and her husband, Larry, of Apple Creek; a grandson, Evan Saurer and his wife, Ellen; great-grandchildren, Jillian and Eric Saurer and Gretchen and Hillerie Immel; and sisters, Lora Snodgrass of Wooster and Betty Wrather of Shreve.

An infant son, Robert Schlegel, a sister, Lexie Stoler, a brother, John Blankenship, two infant sisters and two infant brothers died previously.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2006, Rittman, Wayne Co., OH, Obituary

Herald-Dispatch, Jan 22, 2006

William "Bill" A. Watts Jr., 69, of Rittman, Ohio, died Friday, Jan. 20, 2006, at his residence following a courageous battle with cancer with his loved ones by his side. God took another angel home. Services will be Tuesday at 11 a.m. at the Roberts Funeral Home, Sherwood Chapel, Wooster, Ohio, with the Rev. John Castle officiating. Burial will be at Sherwood Memorial Gardens, Wooster, where military rites will be held. Bill was born March 13, 1936, in Huntington, W.Va., to William A. and Zintka (Sullivan) Watts, Sr.

He is survived by his loving companion and wife of 47 years, Betty Jean Collins Watts. He attended West Junior High in Huntington, and served in the U.S. Air Force from 1954 to 1957. Junior moved to Rittman in 1959 and worked 35 years at PCA in Rittman. He was a member of the Rittman Community Freewill Baptist Church. Bill was also a member of the VFW Rittman Post 1610, Rittman Loyal Order of Moose and the Wadsworth Eagles Aerie # 2117. He was an avid CB enthusiast where he was known by the handle "Snake". He also enjoyed country western dancing and his outdoor wood burner. He truly enjoyed life and his family.

He will be deeply missed by his wife; children, Janet Lynne (Johnny) Thornton of London, England, Robert (Victoria) Thomasson of Camden, N.Y., Tawnya Gayle (Wolf) Pack-Blankenship of Honolulu, Hawaii, Steven Jay Watts of Wooster; grandchildren Aaron Freeman, Tim Pack, James (Emily) Pack, Amanda Pack, Steven Kurtis and Felisha Watts, Heather (Anthony) Van Zile, Ron (Maureen) Halliwell, Julie LaBrie, David (Kim) Thornton, Vicky (Charlie) Thornton; 14 great-grandchildren; brother James (Nancy) Watts of Huntington; sisters, Dora Carey of Rittman, Eloise (Bob) LaMar of Toledo; special friends, Melvin and Bonnie Britton and their son Mark all of Rittman.

Bill is preceded in death by his parents, son Richard Paul Watts, sisters, Toka Hatfield, Cassie Gissel, Margie Grove, Clara Jewell and dear friend Robert Lee Fielder.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2008, Rittman, Wayne Co., OH, Obituary

Daily Record, 1/9/2008

Mary Grace Berlin, 93, of Rittman, died Sunday, Jan 6, 2008. Born Jan. 20, 1914, to the late Frank and Mabel Hanna. She was a life member of Trinity United Church of Christ and a member of Creston Moose Auxiliary and Wadsworth Eagles Auxiliary. She enjoyed giving her time to Wayne County Eldercare Center. She was preceded in death by her husband, Willard F. Berlin Sr.; sons, Willard F. Berlin Jr., Gerald and Daniel; and brothers, Harry and Art Hanna.

Surviving are children, Helen (John) Blankenship of Rittman, Edward Berlin of Wadsworth, Don (Cindy) Berlin of Wadsworth; daughters-in-law, Chris Berlin and Bev Berlin, both of Wadsworth; 19 grandchildren; numerous great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren.

The family will receive friends today, Jan. 9, from 2-4 and 6-8 at Hilliard-Rospert Funeral Home, 174 N. Lyman St., Wadsworth, where services will be Thursday, Jan. 10, at 11 a.m., with the Rev. Daniel Doty officiating. Interment will be in Woodlawn Cemetery.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2008, Rittman, Wayne Co., OH, Obituary

Herald-Dispatch, Nov 26, 2008

Betty Jean Watts, 76, of Rittman, Ohio, went to be with the Lord Tuesday, November 25, 2008, at her daughter's residence in Rittman, with her family by her side. Services will be 1 p.m. Saturday at Roberts Funeral Home-Sherwood Chapel, with Rev. John Castle officiating. Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday and one hour prior to the service Saturday at the funeral home. Burial will be at Sherwood Memorial Gardens.

Betty Jean was born November 29, 1931, in Huntington, W.Va. She was the daughter of Charles C. "Bub" and Hester McAlister McCaffrey. She graduated from Barboursville Junior High School. She married William A. Watts Jr. on April 25, 1958. He died January 20, 2006. She moved to Rittman in 1959. She retired as a waitress from Country Pride restaurant in Seville, Ohio. She was an active member of Rittman Community Freewill Baptist Church. She enjoyed bingo and loved to read and write.

Betty will be deeply missed by children Janet Lynne (Johnny) Thornton of Winchcombe, England, Robert (Victoria) Thomasson of Camden, N.Y., Tawnya Gayle (Wolf) Pack-Blankenship of Rittman and Steven Jay (Trina) Watts of Canton, Ohio; grandchildren Aaron (Ronda) Freeman, Tim Pack, James (Emily) Pack, Amanda Pack, Steven Kurtis and Felisha Watts, Jayson Watts, Heather Van Zile, Ron (Maureen) Halliwell, Julie LaBrie, David (Kim) Thornton, Vicky (Charlie) Thornton; 17 great-grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews; brothers Larry McCaffrey and Bob (Barb) McCaffrey; her bestest sister Mary Ethel Ferguson; beloved Aunt Mae Parsons; sisters-in-law Dora Faye Carey and Eloise LaMar; long-time friends Cecil and Wanda Thompson and Mel and Bonnie Britton and their families.

Betty Jean winged her way to heaven to join her beloved husband Junior, her parents, son Richard Paul Watts, baby boy Billy Thomasson, grandson Joseph Alderson Watts and very close friend Mae Sloan.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2009, Rittman, Wayne Co., OH, Obituary

http://www.the-daily-record.com/news/article/4560958 , April 6, 2009,

Virginia M. "Ginny" Wilmoth, 72, died Saturday, April 4, 2009, at her home. She was born July 30, 1936, in Gilbert Creek, W. Va., to Chester and Truby (Blankenship) Allen and was a retired waitress. She attended Rittman Community Free Will Baptist Church and enjoyed playing cards and bingo.

Surviving are her children, Kalvin (Becky) Wilmoth of Pinson, Tenn., Kandy (George) Brown of Sullivan and Taffy (Jeff) Wellman of Doylestown; grandchildren, Angel Pay, Josh and Eric Wellman, Laura Brown, Josh Armstrong, Leah and John Wilmoth; four great-grandchildren; brothers, Jimmy Allen of Seville, Danny Allen of Rittman, Chester Allen of Cleveland, Randy Allen of Medina and Jerry Allen of Westfield Center; sisters, Barb Wray of Rittman and Mary Allen of Medina.

A son, Earl "Pete" Pay, grandson, Greg Brown, brother, Tommy Allen, and sisters, Diana Brown and Pamela Gilmer all died previously.

Services will be held Wednesday at 11 a.m. at Gillman Funeral Home, 360 W. Sunset Drive, Rittman, with the Rev. John W. Castle officiating. Burial will be at Woodlawn Cemetery in Lodi.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

Rittman, Wayne Co., OH, Ohio Western Reserve Nat. Cem., Burial

10175 Rawiga Rd PO Box #8, Zip 44270-0008, TX (330) 335-3069

Blankenship, Ray V. PFC USA, b.07/19/1930, DOD11/04/2002, Sec. WAL05 R-C #30, K

From: Don Blankenship donblank(at)earthlink.net

+2009, Sterling, Wayne Co., OH, Obituary

http://www.the-daily-record.com/news/article/4631593 , July 20, 2009,

Florence E. Gasser, 91, Sterling, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, July 18, 2009, at the Hospice Care Center in Copley following a period of declining health. Services will be Wednesday at 11 a.m. at Murray Funeral Home in Creston, with the Rev. Ralph Griffith officiating. Burial will be in Sherwood Memorial Gardens.

Florence was born Jan. 29, 1918, in Catlettsburg, Ky., and was the daughter of the late Dan and Bertha Blankenship. She married Willard "Bill" Gasser, who preceded her in death May 31, 1995. She had made her home in Sterling for the past 38 years, previously residing in Rittman, and she was a member of Canaan Free Will Baptist Church. She enjoyed painting pictures, making quilts and crocheting.

Surviving are her son, Walter Gasser of Sterling; six grandchildren Karen, Kathy, Vickie, Sandy, Roger and Jeff; 11 great-grandchildren and 11 great-great-grandchildren; a sister, Beulah Williams of Shreve, and two brothers, Daniel Blankenship of New Jersey and Charles Blankenship of Rittman.

She was preceded in death by her husband, two brothers, David and Ben Blankenship, and two sisters, JoAnne Miller and Kathryn Whitney.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

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

Blankenship, Charles R. 80, 11Jul1923 - 09Feb2004, West Salem, Wayne, OH, WV-234-20-9225

Williams

2001, Edgarton, Williams Co., OH, Obituary

Herald-Dispatch, Jan 03, 2001

Howard Godfrey Blankenship, 72, of Edgarton, husband of Phyllis Sanson Blankenship, died Friday in St. Mary’s Hospital. He was a retired general laborer.

Also surviving are two sons, Johnny Blankenship of Columbus, Ohio, and Alwyn Blankenship of Edgarton; one daughter, Sharon Edwards of Edgarton; and six grandchildren, Heather and Tara Edwards, Courtney and Alex Howard, Danny Blankenship and Michael Charles.

Funeral was Monday at R.S. Jones and Son Funeral Home, Phelps, Ky.; burial in Blankenship-Sansom Cemetery, Vulcan.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

Wood

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

Blankenship, Edgar B. 93, 15Jun1913 - 24Jan2007, Pemberville, Wood, OH, AL-424-12-0456

Blankenship, Bill R. 42, 06Oct1962 - 30May2005, Pemberville, Wood, OH, OH-279-70-0456

Wyandot

+2004, Upper Sandusky, Wyandot Co., OH, Obituary

http://www.genealogybuff.com/oh/wyandot/webbbs_config.pl/noframes/read/40

Gatha Ellen Blankenship, formerly of South Eighth Street, Upper Sandusky, and Rockcastle, W.Va., died at Wyandot Manor Nursing Home at 11:40 p.m., Wednesday, July 7, 2004. She was 95. Born in Rockcastle on Oct. 30, 1908, she was a daughter of John B. and Hannah (Rhodes) Parsons.

She and William L. Blankenship were married in Parkersburg, W.Va., on Aug. 31, 1935. He died May 2, 1980. She is survived by nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by an infant daughter.

Mrs. Blankenship was a homemaker. She was of Methodist faith, and was active in the church before moving to Upper Sandusky, Mrs. Blankenship enjoyed researching and working with family genealogy.

A graveside service will be in Fairplain Cemetery in Fairplain, W.Va., on Sunday at 2 p.m.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

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

Blankenship, Martha 91, 17Feb1914 - 03Dec2005, Nevada, Wyandot, OH, KY-407-52-6165

Blankenship, Gatha 95, 30Oct1908 - 07Jul2004, Upper Sandusky, Wyandot, OH, WV-235-07-8944