2018-2019, OH, Compiled by James W. Blankenship jkblank1(at)sbcglobal.net
+2018, OH, Obituary
http://www.tributes.com/obituary/show/Vallas-Blankenship-105781384
Vallas Blankenship,
May 26, 1940 - January 24, 2018, Ohio
His family will be holding a small private service.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Adams
*2018, Manchester, Adams
Co., OH, Obituary
The Ledger Independent, (Maysville, KY) - April 29, 2018
Roy Edward Johnson, 80, of Manchester, Ohio, formerly of Maysville,
went to be with his Heavenly Father on April 27, 2018. He was born on March 23,
1938, in Mason County, to the late Louise Fields.
Roy was a veteran of the United States Marine Corps, an avid UK
Wildcat fan, enjoyed riding his motorcycle and watching old westerns.
He is survived by his loving wife of 35 years, Wanda Gallagher
Johnson. He is also survived by two daughters, Teresa (Bernard) Palmer and
Joyce Johnson; and two step-children,
Kandeana (Anthony) Turner and Jerry
Wayne (Raina) Blankenship. Mr.
Johnson is also survived by five grandchildren, Heather Johnson, Gregory Moore,
Casey (Jessica) Moore, Brooke Turner and Savannah Mains; and seven
great-grandchildren.
A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, June 9, 2018 from
11 a.m.-1 p.m., at Moore and Parker Funeral Home in Maysville.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Step Children’s
Parents are Jerry Ray Blankenship & Kathey White.
+2019, Peebles, Adams Co., OH, Obituary
https://www.legacy.com/obituaries/name/marion-blankenship-obituary?pid=192753897
Marion Blankenship,
(Age 81) a resident of Peebles, OH, was born on September 3, 1937 and passed
away on Saturday, April 27, 2019.
Funeral services will be held at 4:00 pm, Wednesday, May 1, 2019,
at the Wallace-Thompson Funeral Home, in Peebles, OH. Burial will follow at the
Peach Mountain Cemetery, in Peebles.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2019, Peebles, Adams Co., OH, Obituary
https://www.peoplesdefender.com/2019/05/01/marion-ernie-ernest-blankenship/
Marion “Ernie” Ernest Blankenship, 81 years, of
Peebles, Ohio, passed away on Saturday, April 27, 2019, at the Hospice of Hope
Ohio Valley Inpatient Center, in Seaman, [Adams
Co.,] OH. Ernie was born in Clermont County, Ohio, on Sept. 3, 1937, the son
of the late Ernest B. and Pearl Mae (Bates) Blankenship. Ernie worked for the General
Motors Company for over 30 years.
In addition to his parents, Ernie was
preceded in death by two brothers, Bill Blankenship and James Blankenship; and
by his sister, Lorraine Fitch.
He is survived by his two sons, Brian
Blankenship of Bloomington, Illinois and Amos Blankenship of Amelia. He also
leave behind six daughters, Gwen Morris of Mt. Carmel, Kimberly Green of
Covington, Ky., Marion Shefflet of Amelia, Aleha Boeriman of Mt. Carmel, Yvonne Blankenship of Amelia, and Cassandra Hammerstorm of Lawrenceburg, Indiana. Ernie’s
passing will be mourned by his brother, Jerry Blankenship of New
Richmond, as well as he 22 grandchildren, 36 great-grandchildren, and two
great, great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will held at 4 pm, Wednesday, May 1, 2019,
at the Wallace-Thompson Funeral Home in Peebles, Ohio. The ceremony will be officiated by Roland Luthy. Burial will follow at the Peach
Mountain Cemetery in Peebles.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Allen
2018, Lima, Allen
Co., OH, Obituary
The Lima News, (OH) - August 29, 2018
William "Bill" D. Dessenberg, age 66, of Lima, passed
away August 28, 2018, at 10:55 pm, at Mercy Health - St. Rita's Medical Center.
Bill was born August 16, 1952 in Garden City, MI, to Billy Le Roy and Wanda Mae
(Custer) Dessenberg who preceded him in death.
Bill attended Lima Senior High School. After high school he joined
the U.S. Army and served during the Vietnam War Bill spent most of his life as
a welder with Crown Equipment from which he retired. He was a member of the Northpark
Community Church where he enjoyed playing guitar. Bill enjoyed hunting and wood
working. Most of all he loved his family, especially his grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by a son, Jason Dessenberg, a sister,
Marlene Tidd and a brother in-law, Ray Woodruff.
On November 7, 1981, his life became complete when he married Linda
(Holland) Dessenberg who survives in Uniopolis, OH. In addition to his wife,
Bill is survived by his children:
Rhonda McDaniel of AL, Debi Blankenship of Oregon, OH and Donna (Jason) Kline of Lima, OH, 8
grandchildren, 4 great grandchildren, a sister, Linda Woodruff of Lima, OH and
a brother in-law, Larry Tidd of Delphos, OH.
A memorial service will be held on Saturday, September 1, 2018 at
1:00 pm at the Northpark Community Church at 1321 East Elm St., Lima, OH,
45804. Officiating the service will be Pastor Robert
Woodruff. At the conclusion of the service, military honors will be provided by
the U.S. Army and the VFW#1275. Burial of cremated remains will be held
privately at a later date.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Ashtabula
+2018, Ashtabula, Ashtabula Co., OH, Death
In Memory of Evelyn
Eileen Blankenship, March 22,
1932 - January 6, 2018
Arrangements under the direction of
Moss-Service Funeral Home, Cullman, Alabama.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2018, Ashtabula, Ashtabula
Co., OH, Obituary
http://obituaries.starbeacon.com/obituary/evelyn-yoder-blankenship-1932-2018-1020647602
Evelyn Eileen Yoder Blankenship, 85, of Ashtabula passed away on Saturday, January 6, 2018, while
visiting her daughter. She was born on March 22, 1932, in Erie, Pennsylvania,
the daughter of Moses Leroy and Edith Yoder.
Evelyn enjoyed being with her family, bird watching, traveling and
doing word searches.
Evelyn was preceded in death by her husband, Hargis V.
Blankenship; sons, Larry G. Blankenship and Bruce W.
Blankenship; brothers, John,
Calvin, Sam and Clair Messinger, William Hall; and her sisters, Edith
Messinger, Mae Weborg, Virginia Houghtton and Edna Beardsley.
She is survived by her children,
Carletta Havers of Jamestown, NY, Cheryl Blankenship of Conneaut, Karen Hancock of Ashtabula, Gary Blankenship of
Corry, PA, Culetta Burdette of Conneaut, Amy Lane of Conneaut and James Blankenship
of Warren, PA; and many grandchildren, great-grandchildren and
great-great-grandchildren.
A memorial service will be announced at a later date by the
Thompson-Smith-Nesbitt Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 345 Main St.,
Conneaut.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2018, Ashtabula, Ashtabula Co., OH, Obituary
Star Beacon (Ashtabula, OH) - January 9, 2018
Evelyn Eileen Yoder Blankenship, 85, of Ashtabula passed away on Saturday, January 6, 2018, while
visiting her daughter. She was born on March 22, 1932, in Erie, Pennsylvania,
the daughter of Moses Leroy and Edith Yoder.
Evelyn enjoyed being with her family, bird watching, traveling and
doing word searches.
Evelyn was preceded in death by her husband, Hargis V.
Blankenship; sons, Larry G. Blankenship and Bruce W.
Blankenship; brothers, John,
Calvin, Sam and Clair Messinger, William Hall; and her sisters, Edith
Messinger, Mae Weborg, Virginia Houghtton and Edna Beardsley.
She is survived by her children,
Carletta Havers of Jamestown, NY, Cheryl Blankenship of Conneaut, Karen Hancock of Ashtabula, Gary Blankenship of
Corry, PA, Culetta Burdette of Conneaut, Amy Lane of Conneaut and James Blankenship
of Warren, PA; and many grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren.
A memorial service will be announced at a later date by the
Thompson-Smith-Nesbitt Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 345 Main St.,
Conneaut.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2019, Ashtabula, Ashtabula Co., OH, Obituary
Star Beacon (Ashtabula, OH) - November 11, 2019
Thomas Martin Carroll, II, 29, of Ashtabula, passed away
unexpectedly, November 8, 2019. Thomas had a heart condition that affected him.
At a young age he has already survived three open heart surgeries and dialysis.
He was working on his addiction and getting into rehab. His heart gave out and
the Lord took him home. He was born January 25, 1990 in Ashtabula, the son of
Thomas M. and Pamela (Newlun) Carroll.
Tom graduated from Lakeside High School in 2009 and most recently
worked as a home health aide. He was a talented artist, he displayed his
creativity in tattoos and many friends and family have those pieces now as a
keepsake and remembrance of Tom. He enjoyed skate boarding, camping and sitting
around a campfire sharing stories with friends and family.
Thomas is preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Ray and
Kathy Carroll (She gave him the name "Shaggy"); maternal
grandparents, Patricia and Homer Miller and Jerry and Flossie Newlun; aunt,
Janice Nesbitt; uncle, Donald Richmond; cousins, Erica Tackett and Thomas
McSkimming.
He is survived by his mother, Pamela (Richard) Nesbitt; his father,
Thomas Carroll; sons, Trey and Ace Carroll; brothers, Matt (Amanda) Enos, J. R. Blankenship,
Danny (Cassie) Enos, Brad
(Desiree) Blankenship , and
Petty Officer Third Class Nicholas (Casey) Enos; his second mom, Pam West whose
love for him was unconditional; his second father, Chris Enos who helped raise
him since he was 6 years old; and many nieces, nephews, great-nieces and
nephews, who looked up to him and admired his artwork and tattoos.
Funeral services will be held Thursday, November 14, 2019, at 7 pm,
at Zaback-Williams- Ducro Funeral Home, 500 W. Prospect Rd., Ashtabula.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2018, Geneva, Ashtabula
Co., OH, Death
http://www.tributes.com/obituary/show/Brett-Blankenship-105720253
Brett Blankenship,
January 2018, Ohio
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2018, Geneva, Ashtabula
Co., OH, Obituary
http://obituaries.starbeacon.com/obituary/brett-blankenship-1965-2018-1021846052
Published on January 15, 2018
Brett Hall Blankenship, March 26, 1965
- January 11, 2018
It is with great sadness the family of Brett Hall
Blankenship announces his passing in the early hours of January 11, 2018. Born on
March 26, 1965, in Port Allegany, PA, he was the son of Warren Candler
Blankenship and Susan Marie Hall-Wheeland.
Brett was loved and cherished by so many
close friends and family. Brett was a fun loving soul and happy to help whomever was in need. He was on staff at the Great Lakes
Medieval Faire for over 12 years, most recently serving as the Entertainment
Director.
Brett leaves behind two daughters,
Brittany Little and Chelsea Struve; mother
and father-in-law, Susan and Chris Wheeland; brothers, Brook Collin
Hall, Raymond
Bryce Blankenship and Lars Pettersson; and his beloved dogs, Serenity, Brutus and Mo.
A Celebration of Life for Brett will be
held on Saturday, January 20, 2018, from 4:00-7:00 p.m. at the GOTL Brewing
Company, 5243 Lake Road East, Geneva-on-the-Lake, Ohio, 44041.
Warren
Blankenship – b.02Oct1941 - Port Allegany, PA:
https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QJNR-RX8P
+2018, Geneva, Ashtabula
Co., OH, Obituary
Star Beacon (Ashtabula, OH) - January 18, 2018
It is with great sadness the family of Brett Hall Blankenship announces his passing in the early hours
of January 11, 2018. Born on March 26, 1965, in Port Allegany, PA, he was the son of Warren Candler Blankenship and Susan Marie
Hall-Wheeland.
Brett was loved and cherished by so many close friends and family.
Brett was a fun loving soul and happy to help whoever was in need. He was on
staff at the Great Lakes Medieval Faire for over 12 years, most recently
serving as the Entertainment Director.
Brett leaves behind two daughters,
Brittany Little and Chelsea
Struve; mother and father-in-law, Susan and Chris Wheeland; brothers, Brook Collin Hall, Raymond Bryce Blankenship and Lars Pettersson; and his beloved dogs,
Serenity, Brutus and Mo.
A Celebration of Life for Brett will be held on Saturday, January
20, 2018, from 4:00-7:00 p.m. at the Gotl Brewing Company, 5243 Lake Road East,
Geneva-on-the-Lake, Ohio, 44041.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2018, Orwell Twp., Ashtabula Co., OH, Obituary
Star Beacon (Ashtabula, OH) - May 17, 2018
Betty L. Wysocki, age 86, Orwell Twp, passed away on Wednesday, May
16, 2018 at her home. She was born in Swepsonville, NC on April 9, 1932 the
daughter of Fraudie C. and Sara E. (Odell) Hunter.
Betty was married to Paul Wysocki in 1983 and retired from Erico
Products in Solon. She was a member of the Orwell North Presbyterian Church,
American Legion Womans Axillary and Rebecca Club in Orwell.
She is preceded in death by her husband Paul Wysocki, son Kelly
Lotman, granddaughter Sonya Orlik, siblings
W.T., F.C. Jr., Ann and Florine Hunter, Shirley Lloyd and Carlene Blankenship.
Survivors include her sons Lincoln (Erica) and Gary Edmisten,
daughters Debra (Steven) Orlik and Brenda Oring, sister
Dapheny Hunter, 10 grandchildren, 19 great grandchildren, three great great
grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
A funeral service officiated by Pastor Patrick Plunkett will be
held at the Paine Funeral Home, Inc. 140 E. Main Street, Orwell, OH 44076 on
Tuesday, May 22nd at 11:00 am. Burial will follow at the Orwell North Cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
1920 Census,
Thompson, Alamance Co., NC,
Hunter, Frandy Head, M, 26, North Carolina
Hunter, Rachael Wife, F, 30, North Carolina
Hunter, Carlene
J. Dau, F, 06, North Carolina
Hunter, Wilber
C. Son, M, 02, North Carolina
https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MZVY-3NN
Auglaize
2019, Cridersville, Auglaize Co., OH, Obituary
The Lima News, (OH) - May 18, 2019
Noralee Fisher, 92 of Otterbein of Cridersville, passed away May
17, 2019, at Lima Memorial Health System. Noralee was born February 25, 1927 in
Frankfurt, IN, to Cecil Clifford and Ellen Elizabeth (Stout) Chrismer, who
preceded her in death.
Noralee was a graduate of Shawnee High School and a member of the
Gardendale Church of God for many years. She instilled a love of reading in her
three girls at a very young age; she would read aloud to them during her
pregnancies. Noralee has left a legacy of love for her family and friends. She
lived by the Bible verse Joshua 1:5: "I will never leave you, nor forsake
you". We have many cherished memories of family and friend get-togethers
where good times and laughter were shared by all.
On November 1, 1946, she married Paul Fisher, who preceded her in
death on March 30, 2002.
Noralee is survived by her daughters,
Paula (Keith) Blankenship of Dayton, OH, Jane (Allan) Sherrick of Lima and Crystal
(Jerry) Sherrick of Lima; granddaughter, Kristine (Joe) Bour; grandsons, Randy Blankenship and Jamie Blankenship ;
granddaughter, Stacey (David) Dunten and grandson, Jason Sherrick;
great-grandchildren, Jack & Emma Bour; brother, Robert (Judy) Chrismer and
numerous nieces and nephews.
Funeral service will be held Tuesday, May 21, 2019 at 11:00 am, at
Gardendale Church of God with Pastor Terry Davy to officiate the service.
Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery following the service. Chiles-Laman Funeral & Cremation Services, Shawnee Chapel.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Belmont
2019, Shadyside, Belmont
Co., OH, Obituary
Jackson Star News (Ravenswood, WV) - June 14, 2019
Katherine Susan Murphy left this earth after a cardiac arrest. Wednesday, June 5, 2019 at 4 pm, in Wheeling, WV. Born July 25, 1952 in Le Roy, WV, daughter of the late Lloyd
"Dick" Willington and Alice Marie Kinder Hill.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her son,
Paul "Charlie" Murphy and three brothers, James and Wayne Hill and
Darrell Gilpin.
Surviving are her daughter, Vicki Murphy in Brentwood, California,
four sisters, Brenda (Dan) Trigg of
Shadyside, Ohio, Bev (Jake)
Blankenship of Le Roy, West
Virginia, Cindy Burdette of Louisville, Kentucky and Carolyn (Gene) Potts of
Spencer, West Virginia, three brothers, Dale (Joyce) Hill of Ben's Run, West
Virginia, Gary (Judy) Hill of Red House, West Virginia and Larry (Lynne) Hill
of Nebo, North Carolina and several nieces and nephews.
In 2015, Kathy graduated from WVU-P with a Bachelor degree in
Business. Later that year she co-founded K.I.S.S. My Books
with her daughter in Brentwood, California. A master crafter, there is
nothing she couldn't make and nothing she couldn't do. An eternal mother she
was known to many as "Mama Kathy". She was a spirited and creative
soul who touched lives all over the world and will be greatly missed.
A Celebration of Life service will be held at the Sandyville Senior
Center in Sandyville, WV on Saturday, June 15, 2019, from 2 to 5 pm.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2019, Shadyside, Belmont
Co., OH, Obituary
https://www.bauknechtaltmeyer.com/obituary/katherine-susan-murphy/
Katherine Susan Murphy, 66 of Shadyside,
Ohio died Wednesday, June 5, 2019 in the Wheeling Hospital. She was born July
25, 1952 in Liverpool, West Virginia a daughter of the late Lloyd “Dick”
Willington and Alice Marie Kinder Hill.
Katherine was the founder and owner of
Kiss My Books in Brentwood, California.
In addition to her parents, she was
preceded in death by her son, Paul “Charley” Murphy and three brothers, James
and Wayne Hill and Darrell Gilpin.
Surviving are her daughter, Vicky Murphy
of Brentwood, California, four sisters, Brenda (Danny) Trigg of
Shadyside, Ohio, Bev (Jake) Blankenship of Leroy, West Virginia, Cindy Burdette of
Louisville, Kentucky and Carolyn (Gene) Potts of Spencer, West Virginia, three
brothers, Dale (Joyce) Hill of Ben’s Run, West Virginia, Gary (Judy) Hill of
Red House, West Virginia and Larry (Lynn) Hill of Nebo, North Carolina. Also several nieces and nephews.
A Celebration of Life service will be
held at the Sandyville Senior Center in Sandyville, West Virginia on Saturday,
June 15, 2019 from 2 to 5 pm. Bauknecht-Altmeyer Funeral Homes & Crematory
3900 Central Avenue Shadyside, Ohio.
Butler
+2018, Fairfield Twp., Butler Co., OH, Obituary
Journal-News (Hamilton, OH) - July 16, 2018
Carolee Jane Burnett, of Fairfield Township, Ohio, passed away
peacefully on Friday, July 13, 2018 in the presence of her loving husband, Ray
Burnett. She was born Wednesday, May 24, 1933 in Jackson, Michigan to George
William and Malta (nee
Blankenship) Chaffee.
Carolee was born and raised in Jackson, Michigan and graduated from
Jackson High School where she met Ray (in homeroom) and two years later they
were married. She attended one year at Jackson Community College and then
started their family and became a stay-at-home Mom which was a priority in her
life. She was a wonderful wife and mother and worked several jobs in retail and
merchandising. Carolee loved cooking and baking and was good at it. She loved
animals especially her cats and most recently one particular dog, Pluto. She
was also very giving and always found ways to help people. Carolee liked to
tease you and would let you know how she felt about things. Her sense of humor,
great candor and soft loving nature will be missed by everyone.
Carolee was preceded in death by: parents, George W. and Malta
Chaffee.
Carolee is survived by: husband, J. S. Ray Burnett; children,
Steven (Jill) Burnett, Kevin Burnett, and Greg (Suzanne) Burnett;
grandchildren, Ben (Sheryl) Burnett, Alex (Emma) Burnett, Clay (Alison) Burnett,
Arielle Burnett, Nick (Lana) Burnett, Josh Burnett, Andrew Burnett and Rachel
Burnett; great-grandchildren, Parker Burnett, Colten Burnett, Elliott Burnett,
Nora Burnett and one more on the way; sister, Shirley (Gil) Saunders; and many
loving family members and friends.
Memorial service will follow at 1 PM at the Timberhill Baptist
Church, 144 Timber Hill Drive, Hamilton, Ohio, with Pastor Blaine McCleese
officiating.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2018, Hamilton, Butler
Co., OH, Obituary
WRBI - 103.9 FM (Batesville, IN) - March 12, 2018
Vickie Rae Weaver,
63, of Hamilton, Ohio, formerly of Moores Hill, Indiana, passed away Tuesday,
March 6, 2018 in Hamilton, Ohio. She was born September 20, 1954 in Covington,
KY, daughter of the late Elmer
L. Blankenship and Arzie Means.
Vickie loved flower gardening, crocheting, playing the slots,
cooking and shopping. She had a big heart and never met a stranger. Vickie
would strike up a conversation with anyone and form an instant friendship. She was
an animal lover, but she especially loved her dog "Teddy". Vickie
loved her family, especially her grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, Paul W. Weaver,
and sisters, Barbara and Kathy Blankenship.
Surviving are children, Deana (Joe) Galante of Hamilton, OH,
Melissa Weaver of Aurora, IN, Jamie (Holly) Crank of Covington, KY; sister,
Patricia Burchett of Portsmith, OH; grandchildren, Abby and Ashton Kittle, Alex
and Vennie Galante.
Memorial Service will be held Thursday, March 15, 2018 at 2:00 pm
at Rullman Hunger Funeral Home.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2018, Hamilton, Butler
Co., OH, Obituary
Published in Journal-News on Nov. 14, 2018
Charles A. Blankenship, Age 90 of Hamilton, passed away peacefully at his residence on
Monday morning, November 12, 2018. Charles was born in Hamilton, Ohio on August
25, 1928 to Ova Blankenship and Lucy (Loman) Blankenship.
Charles was a United States Marine Corps Veteran serving from
1951-1953 during the Korean War. He was a Machinist by trade, with hobbies
including building houses with his father and brother in law, farming and
raising cattle with his two sons, and extensive traveling with family and friends.
In 1972 Charles co-founded Miami Machine Corporation and served as President
until his retirement in 2001.
Charles was preceded in death by his parents, Ova
Blankenship and Lucy Blankenship; brother in law and best friend Leroy
Baker.
Charles is survived by his loving wife of 68 years, Gwen
Blankenship; two children, Greg Blankenship and Gary Blankenship;
three grandchildren, Dustin Blankenship, David Blankenship,
and Devan Blankenship; one sister,
Nettie Jane Baker; nieces and nephews, Larry Reynolds,
Jeff (Terri) Baker, and Laura (Tom) York.
Funeral service will be held at Brown Dawson Flick Funeral Home,
1350 Millville Ave, Hamilton, Ohio, on Friday, November 16, 2018 at 1:00 pm
with Rev. Alan Weaver and Rev. Hugh Rosenburg officiating. Burial will follow
at Millville Cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2019, Hamilton, Butler Co., OH, Obituary
Journal-News (Hamilton, OH) - February 27, 2019
Betty A. McGuire, 87 of Hamilton, passed away at Berkeley Square
Nursing Home on Sunday, February 24, 2019. Betty was born in Hamilton, Ohio on
April 4, 1931 to Otis and Lina (nee Marcum) Spicer.
Betty worked for many years at family businesses; The Dew Drop Inn
founded by her mother, Lina, in New Miami, OH, owned and operated Jack's Bait
Shop in New Miami, OH and Marcum's Carry Out in Jacksonburg, OH.
Betty was preceded in death by her parents; her sister, Dorothy
Sebastian; her husband, Jacque Clair, who preceded her in 1982; her husband,
Harry McGuire, who preceded her in 2017; and son, Gary "Steve"
McGuire.
Betty is survived by her daughters, Sharon (Keith) Barger, Rebecca
(Robert) Kimbrell, Jacqueline (Kurt) Webb, Karen (David) Downs and Kathy
(David) McGuire-Kemp; her grandchildren,
Michael (Traci) Barger, Lee Ann Hensley, Kristopher (Dawn) Kimbrell, Amanda
Kimbrell, Kurt Webb II, Ciarra
(Scott) Blankenship , Dustin
Downs, Matthew Kemp and Brian (Terri) McGuire; her 11 great-grandchildren; and
many other extended family members and friends.
Funeral service will be held at Brown Dawson Flick Funeral Home,
1350 Millville Ave., Hamilton, Ohio, on Friday, March 1, 2019 at 12:00 pm, with
Reverend Dr. Kim Katterheinrich officiating. Burial will follow at St.
Stephen's Cemetery. Brown Dawson Flick Funeral Home.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2019, Hamilton, Butler Co., OH, Obituary
Journal-News (Hamilton, OH) - March 8, 2019
Edward Wayne Parker, 80, of Hamilton passed away on Sunday, March
3, 2019, at his home. He was born in London, Kentucky on February 7, 1939, the
son of Russell and Ada (Gabbard) Parker.
On February 22, 1958, in Jellico, Tennessee he married Miriam
Pauline Blankenship. Mr.
Parker was an avid gun and knife collector. He was a "founding
father" at the Highway to Holiness Church, being the last remaining
original founder. Wayne worked as an electrician for Beckett Paper Company
until early retirement. He then worked as an electrician and head maintenance
engineer at the Hamiltonian until his final retirement. Wayne and Pauline were
devoted grandparents of Jacob Eichhold and Elizabeth Eichhold Moran. Wayne
drove the equipment bus for Hamilton High's Marching Band for years in support
of the grandkids. Even after their graduation, he continued to drive the bus
and support the band program. Wayne and Pauline enjoyed taking care of their
grandchildren, Joseph, George, and James Moran.
He was preceded in death by three sisters, Etta Mae, Loretta, and
Nanna Ruth.
Survivors include two children, Debra (John) Chew and Ren? (Tom)
Yancoskie; four grandchildren, Emma Chew, Nicole (Omar) Sanchez, Elizabeth
(Joe) Moran, and Jacob (Brittaney Cavin) Eichhold; seven great-grandchildren,
Joseph Rodriguez, Enrique and Ameila Sanchez, Joseph, George, and James Moran,
and Brylee Wilms; honorary daughter, Jill Leugers Reese, who Wayne and Pauline
had the honor of caring for in her growing up years. Wayne walked Jill down the
aisle and Jill has continued to be a loving part of this family.
Family will receive friends at 1:00 pm, Saturday, March 9, 2019, at
Bowling Funeral Home with funeral and graveside service to follow at the
McDaniel Cemetery in London, Kentucky. A Celebration of Life will be held from
1-3:00 pm, March 30, 2019, at the family home, 85 Livingston Dr. Hamilton, Ohio
45013. Zettler Funeral Home.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2019, Hamilton, Butler Co., OH, Obituary
Journal-News (Hamilton, OH) -
March 8, 2019
Miriam Pauline Parker, Age 80 of
Hamilton passed away on Wednesday, March 6, at her home. She was born in
London, Kentucky on January 17, 1939, the daughter of Willie and Lula
(Lloyd) Blankenship.
On February 22, 1958, in Jellico,
Tennessee she married Edward Wayne Parker and he preceded her in death on March
3, 2019. Mrs. Parker was a skilled homemaker and mother to her children,
grandchildren, and to Darla, Teresa, Chris, Michael, Carla, Jill, plus a host
of other children she mothered. Later, she decided to work outside the home at
the Hamiltonian Hotel as Assistant Manager of housekeeping. Miriam was a member
of the Highway of Holiness Church. Wayne and Pauline were devoted grandparents
of Jacob Eichhold and Elizabeth Eichhold Moran. Wayne and Pauline enjoyed
taking care of their grandchildren, Joseph, George, and James Moran.
Besides her husband, Wayne, she was also
preceded in death by her siblings, Bulice, Earl, Clarence, and Grace.
Survivors include two children, Debra
(John) Chew and Ren? (Tom) Yancoskie; four grandchildren, Emma Chew, Nicole
(Omar) Sanchez, Elizabeth (Joe) Moran, and Jacob (Brittaney Cavin) Eichhold;
seven great-grandchildren, Joseph Rodriguez, Enrique and Ameila Sanchez,
Joseph, George, and James Moran, and Brylee Wilms; brothers and sisters, Ruby,
Mary, Imogene, Betty Sue, and Virgil; honorary daughter, Jill Leugers Reese,
who Wayne and Pauline had the honor of caring for in her growing up years.
Wayne walked Jill down the aisle and Jill has continued to be a loving part of
this family.
Family will receive friends at 1:00 pm,
Saturday, March 9, 2019, at Bowling Funeral Home with funeral and graveside
service to follow at the McDaniel Cemetery in London, Kentucky. A Celebration
of Life will be held from 1-3:00 p.m. March 30, 2019, at the family home, 85
Livingston Dr. Hamilton, Ohio 45013. Zettler Funeral Home.
From: Diane
Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2019, Liberty Twp., Butler Co., OH, Obituary
Journal-News (Hamilton, OH) - May 19, 2019
John Lindell Lewis, 62, of Liberty Twp., passed from this life
April 15, 2019. The youngest of eight children of Herley and Esther Lewis,
Johnny was born February 27, 1957.
He was preceded in death by his parents, two sisters, Velma Lewis
and Eva Woodall and three brothers, Norman, Herman and Dallas.
A devoted husband of Cindy Lewis (nee
Singletary), cherished brother of Rose (Victor) Blankenship of
Moraine City and Linda (Ronnie) Fox of Lebanon.
A memorial service was held at Mason First Church of God with Rev
Josh Hauser officiating on April 30. Funeral arrangements were made by Hodapp
Funeral Home, West Chester, OH.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2019, Middletown, Butler
Co., OH, Obituary
https://www.donaldjordanmemorialchapel.com/notices/Terina-Blankenship
On Sunday August 18, 2019 Terina Blankenship, loving daughter
and friend was taken from us at the early age of 39. Terina was born January 16,
1980 to Susan Blankenship and Wendell Sallie.
Terina loved life,
she was very outgoing and loved by many family and friends including one very
special friend Rick Luke who was there for her the last few years.
Terina is preceded in death by her
grandmother Cosby Proffitt and her father Wendell Sallie.
She is survived by her mother Susie
Madden, her good friend Rick Luke, her brother Nathan Sallie, her uncle's
Vick
and Walter Blankenship, Wilgus and Glendell Sallie, Aunt's Terry Lowe and
Jeanette Chandler, cousins include Michael, Christopher and
Gregory Blankenship, Chris, Tim, Brian, Summer, Scott and Mike Sallie and Cathy Nickel.
Visitation, Friday, August 23, 2019, 5:00
PM to 7:00 PM, Donald Jordan Memorial Chapel – Middletown, 3520 Roosevelt Blvd,
Middletown, OH 45044
2019, Middletown, Butler Co., OH, Obituary
Journal-News (Hamilton, OH) - August 22, 2019
On Sunday August 18, 2019 Terina Blankenship,
loving daughter and friend was taken from us at the early age of 39. Terina was
born January 16, 1980 to Susan
Blankenship and Wendell
Sallie.
Terina loved life, she was very outgoing
and loved by many family and friends including one very special friend Rick
Luke who was there for her the last few years.
Terina is preceded in death by her grandmother Cosby Proffitt and
her father Wendell Sallie.
She is survived by her mother Susie Madden, her good friend Rick
Luke, her brother Nathan Sallie, her uncle's
Vick and Walter Blankenship, Wilgus and Glendell Sallie, Aunt's Terry
Lowe and Jeanette Chandler, cousins
include Michael, Christopher and Gregory Blankenship, Chris, Tim, Brian, Summer, Scott and Mike
Sallie and Cathy Nickel.
Visitation for family and friends will be held at Donald Jordan
Memorial Chapel 3520 Roosevelt Blvd. Middletown, OH from 5 to 7pm on Friday
Aug. 23, 2019.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2019, Middletown,
Butler Co., OH, Obituary
Journal-News (Hamilton, OH) - September 15, 2019
Gerea A. Hale Blankenship, 75 [02 Feb 1944], of Middletown, died on Thursday,
September 12, 2019 at Atrium Medical Center. She was born in Barbourville, KY, on
February 2, 1944, to parents Charles and Verla (Cobb) Hale.
Gerea worked as a nurses' aide at Carlisle Manor Nursing Home for
15 years.
Gerea is survived by her four daughters,
Lisa Marshall, Teresa Kennedy, Rhonda Sowder & Eloise Watson; three
sisters, Jolene Mayabb, Sharon (Merle) Sallee & Jenny Asbury; twelve
grandchildren, Daniel, Kandie, Brandie, Amber, Bryan, Brittany, Brandon,
Olivia, Justin, Alex, Savannah & Miranda; and nineteen great grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Schlenk; son,
Scott Marshall; parents; and brother, Gerald Hale.
Funeral Service will be at 11:00 am, Wednesday, September 18, 2019,
at Wilson-Schramm-Spaulding Funeral Home, 3805 Roosevelt Blvd, Middletown, with
Pastor Gary Ashley officiating. Burial will be at Butler County Memorial Park.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Carroll
2018, Malvern, Carroll
Co., OH, Obituary
The Repository, (Canton, OH) - March 31, 2018
James E. "Gene" Schambs, Age 81, of Malvern, passed away March 28, 2018. He was
born March 22, 1937 in Mansfield Ohio, son to the late James Donald Schambs and
Elizabeth L. (Scheurer) Schambs.
Gene was a commercial plumber and was a 60-year member of Plumbers
and Pipefitters Local 94. He was a member of Central Baptist Church and the
Hall of Fame Luncheon Club.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his
granddaughter, Paige.
Survivors include his loving wife of 54 years, Carolyn (Watts)
Schambs; daughters, Pamela (Alex)
Chadwick of Malvern, Tanya
(Thomas) Blankenship of
Navarre; five grandchildren, Morgan, Brooke and Alex Chadwick, Stephen and
Erika Baxter; two sisters, Phyllis Patterson, Judie (Rex) Swayzee and brothers,
David Schambs and John (Gayle) Schambs. There are numerous nieces and nephews
also surviving.
Funeral service will be held Tuesday at 11:00 a.m. in Reed Funeral
Home Canton Chapel with Rev. Randy Newcomer officiating. Burial will be in
Sunset Hills Memory Gardens.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Champaign
2018, North Lewisburg, Champaign Co., OH, Obituary
Urbana Daily Citizen (OH) - June 15, 2018
J. Richard "JR" Spain, 86, of North Lewisburg, died peacefully Wednesday, June 13
at Green Hills Center in West Liberty,
[Logan
Co., OH] surrounded by his loving family.
Richard was born August 25, 1931 in North Lewisburg to the late Ralph and
Louise Furrow Spain.
He was retired after 40 years as a machinist with the Louden
Brothers Tool and Die Company and was a member of the US Army Reserves during
the Korean War. He was a longtime member of the North Lewisburg United
Methodist Church and the Woodstock Lions Club. Active in masonic bodies, he
held a 60-year membership at the Mechanicsburg Masonic Lodge #113 F. & A.M
where he had served as Past Master and, for many years, Tyler. He was also a
member and Past High Priest of Star Chapter #126 and member of Caroline Chapter
OES.
Richard was a proud supporter of his community throughout the
years; he was a longtime member of the North Lewisburg United Methodist Church
and enjoyed caring for their landscaping. A favorite pastime was his passion
for the sport of harness racing.
A dedicated husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather, he
loved to watch his children and grandchildren participate in their sports
throughout the years. He also had a love of hunting, trapshooting and fishing
at Pine Lake and loved taking his kids hunting for mushrooms at Aunt
Margaret's.
He married the former Martha Frances Ingram October 10, 1952 at the
Milford Center United Methodist Church.
He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Martha Frances; their children David (Nancy) Spain of North Lewisburg, Anna (Neal) Blankenship of
West Liberty, Julia (Bill) Black of Springfield; grandchildren Brian (Sonja)
Spain, Desnee (Brad) Wolters, Faith Hilterbrand, Kristy (Aaron) Spring,
Jennifer Cubbage, and Chase Black; great grandchildren Mia, Camden, Wesley,
Zakary and Chloe; a sister Virginia Brenner of North Lewisburg and many nieces
and nephews.
Funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Monday at the North
Lewisburg United Methodist Church with the Rev. Karen Montgomery officiating.
Burial will follow at Maple Grove Cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Clark
+2019, New Carlisle, Clark Co., OH, Obituary
Dayton Daily News (OH) - February 22, 2019
Frank T. Gemmaka, 96, of New Carlisle, passed away Tuesday,
February 19, 2019. He was born August 6, 1922, in Miamisburg, the son of the
late George and Nellie Gemmaka.
Frank was a U.S. Navy veteran serving during WWII and survived the
sinking of the U.S.S. Chicago (CA-29) by Japanese aerial torpedos. He later
retired from Frigidaire after 36 years.
Frank is preceded in death by his wife of 47 years Vera J. Gemmaka;
brother Walter S. Gemmaka; and sisters Hazel June
Blankenship and Mary Williams.
Frank is survived by his sons Jack L. Gemmaka and Jeffrey (Deborah)
Gemmaka; daughters Beverly (Clayton) Combs and Sunny (Tim) Cornett; nine
grandchildren; thirteen great-grandchildren; nine great-great grandchildren;
several nieces and nephews.
A gathering of family and friends will be Sunday from 2-4 PM in
Trostel, Chapman, Dunbar & Fraley Funeral Home, New
Carlisle.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2018, South Charleston, Clark Co., OH, Obituary
The Madison Press, (London, OH) - April 10, 2018
Frederick McIntire, 63, of South Charleston, died Saturday, April
7, 2018 in his residence. Born July 26, 1954 in Washington Court House, he was
the son of Marion and Norma (Dodds) McIntire.
Fred had retired from Yellow Freight and for the last 12 years, he
had been involved in farming. He attended Journey of Faith Fellowship and had
belonged to Local No. 413, Teamsters.
He was preceded in death by his parents; daughter, Kelly McIntire; sister, Marilyn
Blankenship; and father and mother-in-law,
Denver and Mona Burton.
Survivors include his wife of 44 years, Joyce (Burton) McIntire;
daughter, Karrie McIntire; sons, Kevin (Jennifer) McIntire and Keith
"Hooch" McIntire; grandchildren, Kayla, Madison, Nicholas, Braden and
Kylie; sisters Trudy (Ted) Kiser, Peggy Travis, Regina McIntire and Abby
Levering; several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday in the Journey of
Faith Fellowship Church, 163 N. Chillicothe St., South Charleston, with Pastor
Charles Wertz officiating. Interment follows in Greenlawn Cemetery, South
Charleston.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2018, Springfield, Clark Co., OH, Funeral
http://www.tributes.com/obituary/show/Michael-L.-Blankenship-106043879
Michael L. Blankenship, November 28, 1948 - April 24, 2018, Springfield, Ohio
He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy.
Funeral services will be held 11:00 a.m. Monday in the Conroy
Funeral Home, with Pastor Mark Krenz officiating. Private burial will be held
at the convenience of the family.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2018, Springfield, Clark Co., OH, Obituary
https://www.conroyfh.com/viewobit.php?ID=2339
Michael L. Blankenship, 69, of
Springfield, passed away unexpectedly at 3:24 p.m. Tuesday, April 24, 2018 in
Riverside Methodist Hospital, Columbus, [Franklin
Co., OH]. He was born in Urbana, OH on November
28, 1948 the son of Carl W. and Mildred (Brunotte) Blankenship.
Mike retired from Navistar after 37 ½
years of service and recently worked at Oakwood Village in the Maintenance
Department. For 32 years, “Mr. B” was a passionate and dedicated coach of
junior high school track, cross country and girls basketball at Northridge Junior
High. He achieved over 203 wins in basketball and won a CBC title. Mike was
active with the Kenton Ridge Boosters and served as President for a short time.
He also drove a bus for Northeastern Schools Athletics. Mike was a veteran of
the U.S. Navy.
He was preceded in death by his sister,
Karen Wagner and
brother-in-law, Norman Fell.
Survivors include his wife of 46 years,
Phyllis A. (Longo); two daughters, Denise A. Blankenship and Krista L. Crisp of Dublin,
OH; grandson, Bryce; five siblings, Barbara (Dick) Runkle of St. Paris, Virginia Fell of Urbana, Roger (Julie)
Blankenship, Melvin (Jean) Blankenship all of Springfield and Marilyn (Jerry) Clark of
London; brother-in-law, Phil Wagner of Huntsville and many nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held 11:00am Monday in the Conroy Funeral Home, with Pastor Mark Krenz
officiating. Private burial will be held at the convenience of the family.
2018, Springfield, Clark Co., OH, Obituary
Springfield News-Sun (OH) - May 25, 2018
Joyce Stapleton, Age 77, of Springfield, passed away Tuesday, May
22, 2018 at her home. She was born September 27, 1940 in Knott County, Kentucky
to the late Edgar Smith and Nancy L. Triplett Smith.
A loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, Joyce enjoyed
working in her flower garden and going shopping. In her earlier years, she was
an employee of Simmons Mattress Company.
Besides her parents, Joyce was preceded in death by her brothers,
Paul Smith and Clyde Smith.
Joyce is survived by her children, Lloyd Douglas Bowling, Sr.
(Chris) of Springfield and Cathy L. Yoakem (Darreld) of Springfield;
grandchildren, Doug Bowling, Jr., Tony Bowling (Donna), Jessica Yoakem (Nathan
Chaney), and Lindsey Yoakem; great-grandchildren, Breanna Bowling, Pierson
Bowling, Jaden Koster, Addie Inskeep, K'Yree Yoakem and D'Moni Yoakem; sisters, Dema Rodgers, Inas Sisler,
Linda Cook and Ellen Blankenship, along
with several nieces and nephews.
Graveside service will be at 1:30pm Tuesday, May 29, 2018, at the
Evergreen Cemetery. McWilliams Funeral Home.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2019, Springfield, Clark Co., OH, Obituary
https://www.jkzfh.com/notices/Nathan-Blankenship
Nathan Webster Blankenship, 36, of
Springfield, passed away March 5, 2019 in his home. He was born February 1,
1983 in Midwest City, Oklahoma, the son of Marilyn (McIntire) and John Blankenship,
Jr.
Nathan enjoyed farming, fishing, country
music, and helping others.
He was preceded in death by his mother.
Survivors include his father, John Blankenship,
Jr.;
three children, Rachel Blankenship, Trenton Blankenship, and Benjamin Coal
Blankenship; three brothers, Ty (Elena) Blankenship, John “BJ” Blankenship III, and Michael (Heidi)
Blankenship; sister, Megan (Tommy) Clemens; and several nieces and
nephews.
A memorial service will be held at 11 am,
Tuesday in the Journey of Faith Fellowship Church, 163 N. Chillicothe St.,
South Charleston, Ohio, with Pastor Charles Wertz officiating. Jones-Kenney-Zechman Funeral Home.
2019, Springfield, Clark Co., OH, Obituary
Springfield News-Sun (OH) - June 16, 2019
Miriam Louise Garver, 95, of Springfield, passed away June 14, 2019
in her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born September 28, 1923 in
Springfield, the daughter of Vane L. and Eva (Neblung) Bradhurst.
Mrs. Garver was preceded in death by her husband, John Dey Garver on June 22, 2002; her
brother, James C. Bradhurst; nephew, James Bradhurst; and her parents.
Survivors include two daughters,
Julia (Roger) Blankenship of Springfield and Cynthia Fowler-Garver
(Mark) of Colorado; seven grandchildren,
Jason (Frankie) Doughty, Amy (Jesse) Fuller, Travis Blankenship , Gretchen Jennings, Benjamin (Perry) Fowler, Eva (Thomas) Nunes,
and Andrew Fowler; numerous great-grandchildren; nephew, Daniel (Vicky)
Bradhurst; niece, Ellyn (Mark) Shirk; and other loved family members.
Private services will be held at the convenience of the family. Jones-Kenney-Zechman Funeral Home.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2019, Springfield, Clark
Co., OH, Obituary
Springfield News-Sun (OH) - June 23, 2019
Agnes Thompson, 80, of Springfield, passed away June 22, 2019. She
was born in Coleman, KY on August 26, 1938 to the late Elijah and Stella (Blankenship) Coleman.
She lovingly devoted her life to her family and will be deeply
missed by everyone.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Tommy in 2018; one
sister, Gladys Downing; and three brothers, Joe B., Earnest, and Earsel.
She is survived by her daughters, Tammy (Rodney) Hickman and Karen
(Richard) Barnhart of Springfield; her grandchildren, Dylan and Drew Hickman,
and Sydnie Barnhart; one brother, Elijah (Jr.) Coleman; two sisters, Sadie
Alexander and Susie Brinkman; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Per Agnes's request, there will be no visitation or service. Burial
will be in Vale Cemetery. Jones-Kenney-Zechman Funeral Home.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2019, Springfield, Clark Co., OH, Obituary
Springfield News-Sun (OH) - September 21, 201
Carla Harriett Loraine Suttles, 59, of Springfield peacefully
passed away Wednesday, September 18, 2019. She was born August 30, 1960 in
Springfield the daughter of Donald and Georgina (Knisley) Suttles.
Carla was a member of Victory Faith Center and lived her life
always helping others, out of the goodness of her heart. She will be dearly
missed by all her friends and family as she starts her new journey with God's
angels in heaven, watching over all of us.
She is preceded in death by her father, Donald; mother Georgina
Sibole; and nephew George McKinster.
She is survived by her companion Todd Pencil; four brothers Clyde
(Robin), Carl "Moose" (Trina Nichols), Cecil (Danielle), and Donnie (Sharon Blankenship ) Suttles; two sisters Cathy (Rob) Syrus
and Tracey Mount; stepfather Roy Sibole; lifelong friend Sue Lambert; nieces
and nephews Christina Thomas, Loraine Houseman, Anna and James Conley, Cheryl,
Chad and Clyde Suttles, Casey and Donald Suttles, Carl McKinster, Alicia
Capper, Andrew and James McKinster, Clayton (Stephanie) Suttles, Thomas (Shaya)
Keesecker, Carla (Ralph), Kristina and Cody (Ciara) Suttles, Megan, Cory
(Megan) and Calab Suttles, Travis and Nancy McKinster; numerous cousins
including Walt, Tammy, Lavona and Aaron Salyers, Sam, Loretta and Don Suttles.
Carla was a loving Nana to Chase (Emily Bowling) Suttles, Cheyanne and Greg
Asher, Chase Suttles II and Caydence Suttles.
The Funeral service will be Tuesday at 11:00 am. in
Victory Faith Center, 424 S Fountain Ave, with Pastors Carla Race Laux and
Pauline Hamblin officiating. Burial to follow in Ferncliff
Cemetery. Richards, Raff & Dunbar Memorial Home.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2019, Springfield, Clark Co., OH, Obituary
Springfield News-Sun (OH) - November 24, 2019
Frank E. Henry, 92, of Springfield, passed away on Thursday,
November 21, 2019. He was born on October 28, 1927, in Madison County, Ohio,
the son of the late John and Edna (Bowshier) Henry.
Frank enjoyed working on race cars with his best friend Jack. He
retired from International Harvester after over 30 years of service. He was an
avid fan of The Ohio State Buckeyes, Cincinnati Reds and stock car racing.
Frank also enjoyed playing euchre.
He was preceded in death by his wife Barbara Henry, sisters:
Christina Lambert and Grace Kellough; and brother, John Henry.
He is survived by his two daughters:
Jackie (Alan) Demory, and Dawn Green (Charles Blankenship),
grandchildren: Jared (Shelby) Demory, Shelley (Damon) Reece, Nicole (Joey)
Green, and Tom (Kathleen) Green; great grandchildren: Jared, Nyra, Mazie,
Brooklyn, Cali, Londyn, Kayla, and Morgan; four great-great grandchildren,
sisters: Cenis Mitch and Doris Byers; and multiple nieces and nephews.
A celebration of his life will be held on Monday at 11:00 am, in
the Littleton & Rue Funeral Home. Burial will be in Rose Hill Cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Clinton
+2018, New Vienna, Clinton
Co., OH, Obituary
The Times-Gazette, (Hillsboro, OH) - June 26, 2018
Mabel (Coleman) Hayton, 72, of New Vienna, passed away Monday, June
25, 2018 at Bethesda North Hospital, [Cincinnati, Hamilton Co., OH].
She was born in Majestic, KY on Feb. 1, 1946, the daughter of the late Amos and
Carrie (Cline) Coleman.
Mabel worked at Weastec in Hillsboro until she retired. She loved
shopping for deals and spending time with her children, grandchildren and
great-grandchildren. She attended the Common Ground Community Church.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded by her husband, Darryl
Lee Hayton; daughter, Sharon Lee Hayton; daughter-in-law, Mary Hayton; two
brothers, Sherman and Emzie Colman; half brother, Acie Prater; and three sisters, Marie Wolford, Judy Ferrell
and Geraldine Blankenship.
She is survived by one son, Donald Martin Hayton of Hardy, Ky.; two
daughters, Terra Lynne (Charles) Davis of New Vienna and Stephanie (Richard)
Hayton of Hillsboro; three grandchildren, Steven Lee Hayton, Megan Pleshette
Davis and Jeremy Martin Hayton; two great-grandchildren, Justin Lee Hayton and
Carter James Hayton (Cartwheel); three brothers, Roy Coleman of Columbus, John
Cecil Coleman of Logan, W.Va. and Larry Coleman of Columbus; two sisters, Onita
Hall of Frankfort, Ky. and Patricia Coleman of Frankfort, Ky.; and a host of
loving nieces, nephews, family and friends.
A memorial service will be 6 p.m. Thursday, June 28 at the Thompson
Funeral Home.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2018, Sabina, Clinton Co., OH, Obituary
http://www.littletonfuneralhome.com/notices/Betty-Bean-Blankenship
Betty J. King Bean Blankenship, 94, of
Sabina, passed peacefully on Thursday evening January 25, 2018 at Court House
Manor, surrounded by her loving family. Born June 11, 1923 in
Farmers Station, the daughter of Horace and Marjorie Sims.
A 1943 graduate of Martinsville High School, Betty had taken on
many jobs including a telephone operator at Wright Patterson AFB, owned and
operated Bean’s restaurant, worked at Eden Manor Nursing Home, Sabina
Laundromat and Bean and Hamilton Grain elevator in Melvin. A
member of Sabina’s Women of the Moose and Sabina Church of Christ. She
dearly loved her kids, grand, great and great great grandchildren. And certainly going shopping anytime and anywhere.
She was preceded by her husbands,
Dale Bean in 1982 and Arlie
Blankenship in 2005. She was
also preceded in death by her twin brother Bobby Gene and sister Martha Lea
King.
She is survived by her daughters, Marty (Mel) Wickensimer and Sandy
(Jim) Armstrong all of Washington C. H. and Arlie's daughter Loretta (Arnold) Rittenhouse of Texas and their
family. Grandchildren; Mark (Jackie Garringer) Wickensimer,
Mindi Wickensimer, Amy Campbell, Brandon (Kasey) Armstrong and Cassidy (Wesley)
Bell. Great grandchildren, Deana Ison, Hunter
Hamilton, Macy Jones, Griffin, Madison, Kenedi Campbell, Brady, Luke and Cooper
Armstrong. Great great grandchildren; Jaxton Bolin and
Josiah Campbell.
Funeral service will be 1:00pm Wednesday, January 31 at the
Littleton Funeral Home, Sabina. Burial will be in the Centerville Cemetery,
Lees Creek.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Coshocton
+2018, West Lafayette, Coshocton Co., OH, Obituary
https://www.legacy.com/obituaries/name/elmer-e-blankenship-obituary?pid=189075019
Elmer E. Blankenship,
Jan 13, 1942 – May 19, 2018 (Age 76), West Lafayette, Ohio
Services will be Friday, May 25, 2018 at 1:00 PM at Addy Funeral
Home, Newcomerstown with Pastor Scott Allen officiating. Burial will follow in
Northwood Cemetery, Cambridge.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2018, West Lafayette, Coshocton Co., OH, Obituary
The Daily Jeffersonian, (Cambridge, OH) - May 22, 2018
Elmer E. Blankenship, Jr., 76, of West Lafayette died Saturday (May 19, 2018) at Lafayette
Pointe Nursing and Rehab Center. He was born Jan. 13, 1942, in Iaeger, WV to
the late Elmer E. Blankenship,
Sr. and Martha (Steele) Blankenship of Kimbolton.
He was a coal miner. He was a member of Free Pentecostal Holiness
Church of New Castle. He enjoyed hunting and fishing. On Jan. 27, 1962, he
married Brenda K. (Halley)
Blankenship, who passed away
on April 29, 2007.
He was preceded in death by his brother, Charles
Blankenship.
He is survived by his daughter,
Tianna Graham of Coshocton; two sons, James (Patricia) Blankenship of Newcomerstown and Michael Blankenship
of Columbus; three grandchildren,
Alyssa Rominger, James Blankenship Jr., Payton Blankenship ; two great-grandchildren,
Taylon and Tessa Blankenship ; five siblings, Chris
Blankenship of Alabama, Ronnie Blankenship of Kimbolton, Ruth Graves of Columbus, Linda Blankenship
of Byesville, and Deloris Furby of Kimbolton.
Services will be Friday, May 25, at 1 p.m. at Addy Funeral Home,
Newcomerstown with Pastor Scott Allen officiating. Burial will follow in
Northwood Cemetery, Cambridge.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Crawford
+2018, Bucyrus, Crawford
Co., OH, Obituary
Published in the
Telegraph-Forum on Jan. 9, 2018
Freeda Blankenship,
91 of Bucyrus passed away on Monday January 8, 2018 at Altercare of Bucyrus
where she had resided for the past several years. Freeda was born January 18,
1926 in Argo, KY to the late Aaron and Laura (Dotson) Blankenship.
Freeda moved to Bucyrus in 1965 and had worked at Swan Rubber for
several years.
On July 24, 1946 she married
Venus (Leo) Blankenship and he preceded her in death on March 3,
1991.
In addition to her parents and husband she was preceded in death by
an infant daughter Patsy in 1954; three brothers,
Ed, Sid, and Aaron Blankenship Jr; 6 sisters
Nellie Blankenship, Ada Mapes, Laura May Blankenship, Geneva Chapman, Ida Dotson, and Mindy Pry.
Freeda is survived by son
Rodger (Dana) Blankenship of Bucyrus, OH; grandson Ryan (Tina
Sargent) of Jeffersonton, VA; granddaughter
Heather (Chelsey) Blankenship of Dublin, OH; two great grandsons Christopher Blankenship of Radford VA and Stephen Blankenship of Myamar, CA; as well as adopted sister
Joann Dotson of Clay City, KY, and numerous nieces and nephews.
In compliance with her wishes no calling hours will be observed and
burial will take place in Oakwood Cemetery at a later date. Munz-Pirnstill
Funeral Home
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2018, Bucyrus, Crawford
Co., OH, Obituary
Published in the Telegraph-Forum on Dec. 4, 2018
Kathleen V. Blankenship (Paige Parker), 50, of Bucyrus died Friday morning, November 30,
2018 at her home. She was diagnosed with lung cancer in 2017 and recently came
under the care of Kindred Hospice. Also known as Paige Parker, she was born in
Crestline on February 19, 1968 to the late Richard E. Ruth and Virginia L. (McIntyre) Ruth who many knew as Jackie
Dalton.
She went to Wynford Schools and studied nursing before caring for
her family as a homemaker. She lived in Virginia for 20 years and returned to
Crawford County in 2008
Paige enjoyed quilting, crocheting, planting flowers, and taking
care of everyone. She was an avid football fan, following the Packers, Browns,
and Ohio State and she will be remembered for her great cooking, especially her
lasagna and Dutch apple pie. Her greatest joy was being with her children and
grandchildren.
Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by her first
husband, Fred Dye and her husband
and true love, Kenneth
Blankenship.
Paige is survived by five children, Justin (Sarah) Beecham, Brandy
Dye (fiancé, Brandon Brown), Jesse Dye, Christopher Dye, and Laura Ruth; eight
grandchildren, Mackenzie Dye, Tanner Dye, Skyler Fields, Ethan Fisher, Lilly
Fisher, Macayla Brown, Braylen Brown, and Nariah Brown; two siblings, Jodie
Knodell and Jason (Beth) Ruth; and her Pit Bull, Ryley.
No formal services are being held.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2018, Galion, Crawford
Co., OH, Obituary
The Galion Inquirer, (OH) - June 25, 2018
Gloria "Jean" Conant, 70, of Galion, died Wednesday, June
20, 2018 at Ohio State University Hospital, Columbus, [Franklin Co., OH] after a short illness. Jean was born in
Galion, Ohio on October 4, 1947 to the late Harry and Grace (Marshman) Ruth.
She was a very hard worker. In 1994, Jean started working at the
Galion Country Club as a Cook, where she worked for many years. In Jean's spare
time, she loved to do crossword puzzles. Jean was a Huge Baseball Fan and
enjoyed watching her favorite team "The Cleveland Indians" every
chance she could get. Jean's most precious joys were her friends and family and
she loved being with all of them as much as possible. Jean was a very giving
person who was full of energy and also had a great sense of humor. Jean's
daughters looked up to her with great respect and she was their hero. Jean was
an all-time dedicated mother.
Jean married Milton L. "Butch" Conant on July 10, 1981
and he preceded her April 22, 2017. In addition to her husband, she was
preceded in death by a two brothers, Paul Ruth and Larry Kitchen.
She is survived by her children,
Audra and Matt Sigafoos of Galion, Ronda and Jesse Henson of Galion, Heather Blankenship and fiancé Jermiah Primett of Galion; six
grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; brother, Ted Ruth of Heber Springs,
Arkansas; as well as numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Funeral services will be held at 12:00pm on Tuesday, June 26, 2018
at Schneider-Gompf Funeral Home, Galion with Pastor Walt Keib officiating.
Burial will follow in Campbell Cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Cuyahoga
2018, Cleveland, Cuyahoga Co., OH, Death
In Memory of Lonnie
C. Blankenship, June 21, 1935
- January 18, 2018
Craciun Berry Funeral Home, 7200 Detroit Ave, Cleveland,
OH, 44102
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2018, Cleveland, Cuyahoga Co., OH, Death
http://obits.cleveland.com/obituaries/cleveland/obituary.aspx?page=lifestory&pid=187907681
Published in The Plain
Dealer from Jan. 19 to Jan. 20, 2018
Lonnie "Chuck" Blankenship, 1935 – 2018,
age 82,
Beloved husband of Kathy, loving father
of Crystal, Becky (Mickey), Cora (Jim) Hummel, Chuck Jr. (Dezaray), and the late Kathleen, dearest grandfather of Ashlee, Aaron,
Adrianna, Sarah, Jordan, Natalia, Chuck III, Madison, Amber, Shannon, Sarah and
Lonnie, great grandfather of Kennedy Ramirez, dearest brother of the
late Connie (Maggie), Bill (Joy), Shirley, James (Linda), Anna Ruth (Rupert), and Raymond (Late Marsha),
and dear uncle and friend of many. Went to heaven to be with
his daughter Kathleen.
Cuyahoga Co.,
SSDI, http://ssdi.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi ,
Blankenship,
Kathleen M. 25, 21Mar1980 - 18Feb2006,
Cleveland, Cuyahoga, OH, OH-299-76-7818
2018, Cleveland, Cuyahoga
Co., OH, Obituary
The Plain Dealer, (Cleveland, OH) - January 20, 2018
Lonnie "Chuck" Blankenship, age 82 [1935],
Went to heaven to be with his daughter
Kathleen.
Beloved husband of Kathy, loving father of Crystal, Becky (Mickey), Cora (Jim) Hummel, Chuck
Jr. (Dezaray), and the late Kathleen, dearest grandfather of Ashlee, Aaron, Adrianna, Sarah, Jordan,
Natalia, Chuck III, Madison, Amber, Shannon, Sarah and Lonnie, great
grandfather of Kennedy Ramirez, dearest brother
of the late Connie (Maggie), Bill (Joy), Shirley, James (Linda), Anna
Ruth (Rupert), and Raymond (Late Marsha), and dear uncle and friend of many.
Visitation Sunday 2-4 and 6-8pm at Craciun
Berry Funeral Home 7200 Detroit Ave. Cleveland, 44102.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2018, Cleveland, Cuyahoga Co., OH, Obituary
Larry G. Blankenship
age 63, February 20, 1954 - February 3, 2018.
Father of 4. Loving brother of Nonie,
DeeDee and Rhonda.
Dear son of Edith Albany and Sidney (deceased). Loving
friend of many.
Visitation Monday 4 - 8pm at Craciun Berry
Funeral Home 7200 Detroit Ave Cleveland.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
SSDI;
Blankenship, Sidney, 55, 12May1931 - ??Oct1986, Cleveland, Cuyahoga, OH,
WV-235-48-8349
+2018, Cleveland, Cuyahoga
Co., OH, Obituary
Published in The Plain Dealer from June 6 to
June 7, 2018
Marilyn Blankenship
Beloved wife of the late Basil Sr., Loving mother of
Dorothy Lisicki (David), Barbara Edberg, Basil Jr. (dec), Dee Dabila (Luis
Jr.), and Jennifer Easton (Matthew). Devoted
Grandma and Great Grandma.
Funeral Mass on Saturday 9:00 a.m., at St.
Martin of Tours Church.
Interment Brooklyn Hts. Cemetery. Fortuna Funeral
Home, 5316 fleet ave. Cleveland, OH.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2018, Cleveland, Cuyahoga
Co., OH, Obituary
The Plain Dealer, (Cleveland, OH) - August 2, 2018
Dorothy M. Hale beloved mother
of Howard and Antonio Woods, Eric Blankenship,
Sam McWayne, and the late Regina Woods and Aqila Salahadeen.
Service Monday, Aug 6, 10:30 a.m. at
Strowder's Funeral Home, 822 E 105th St.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2018, Cleveland Heights,
Cuyahoga Co., OH Obituary
The Plain Dealer, (Cleveland, OH) - July 22, 2018
Jeanette Weinstein, Cleveland Heights, Ohio, Dec 24, 1923 – Jul 19,
2018 (Age 94)
Jeanette Weinstein beloved wife of Leonard (deceased); devoted
mother of Martin Winston (Judith), Jim Weinstein (Patti) and Andi King (Jim Blankenship); cherished grandmother of Maureen, Ian,
Brad (Beth) and Bryan (Sumner); loving great grandmother of Scarlett, Sawyer
and Parker.
She was pre-deceased by 5 brothers and sisters.
She was active in Jewish War Veterans Women's Auxiliary and
volunteered at V. A. Hospital. She was devoted to her family and the best
"Bubby" ever.
Services will be held at Berkowitz-Kuminbookatz MemoriaL Chapel
1985 S. Taylor Rd., Cleveland Hts., Monday, July 23 at 10:00AM. Interment Zion Memorial Park Cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2018, Independence, Cuyahoga Co., OH, Obituary
The Plain Dealer, (Cleveland, OH) - January 8, 2018
Volly Mullins beloved husband of the late
Jeanie C. (nee Justice).
Loving father of Lynn Marek (Lawrence) and Larry Dean.
Very devoted Pop of Bryan, Megan and Matthew Marek. Son of the late Lendon
and Perdeeda (nee Blankenship).
Brother of Janice Hume, Gimma Adkins, Annabell Justice, Jerry Mullins and the
late Lendon Mullins Jr. and Garrell. Uncle to many.
Volly served in the United States Navy aboard the S.S. Melvin and
the S.S. Greenwood. Was a Boilermaker at J&L Steel for 35 years.
Funeral service will be 7:30 pm Monday, January 8, 2018, at Fortuna
Funeral Home, 7076 Brecksville Rd., Independence, OH 44131. Interment
at West Virginia Memorial Gardens Cemetery in Calvin, WV.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2019, Parma, Cuyahoga
Co., OH, Obituary
Published in The Plain Dealer from Aug. 10 to
Aug. 11, 2019
Anna "Annie" Blankenship (nee Valeri), age 61, dearest wife of
Mitch, loving mother of Lisa Winters (Bob) and Shelly Bielanski (Joe), cherished grandmother "Nonni" of RJ,
Logan, Abbey and Lilly, beloved daughter of Angelina (nee Gullatta ) and Albert
Valeri, Sr. (both deceased), dear sister of Daniel Valeri (deceased), Albert
Valeri, Jr. (Cheri) and Richard Valeri, Sr. (Debbie), dear aunt of six and
great aunt of twelve, and friend to many.
Services Tues. Aug. 13, 2019 at 10:30 am,
at Golubski Funeral Home 5986 Ridge Rd. Parma and at St. Charles Borromeo
Church at 11 am. Interment Holy Cross Cemetery.
2018, Solon, Cuyahoga
Co., OH, Obituary
The Plain Dealer, (Cleveland, OH) - April 25, 2018
Ann M. Doran (nee Mach), age 77, [February
24, 1941 - April 22, 2018].
beloved wife of the late James;
loving mother of Ellen Feeney (Dale), P. J. (deceased), Mary
Jankowski (Jim) and Bonnie Golden (Tim); devoted grandmother of Dena Evans
(Tom), Ryan and Colin Jankowski, Livia and Cailyn Golden; great-grandmother of Carlee Blankenship and Emmarie Conlin Feeney; sister of Rev.
Joseph Mach (deceased), Sister Margaret Mach, S. C., Mary Pat Mach, Lovey Ross
(Jay), Loretta Mach, Rich Mach (deceased) (Sue), Ray Mach (Debbie) and Terry
Mach (Greg Preske); loving aunt and friend of many.
Mass of Christian Burial at Church of the Resurrection, 32001
Cannon Rd., Solon, Friday, April 27 ,2018 at 11am. Private
entombment at All Saints Mausoleum.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Delaware
2018, Delaware, Delaware
Co., OH, Obituary
The Columbus Dispatch, (OH) - January 18, 2018
Ernest L. Oaks, age 90, of Delaware, passed away Monday, January
15, 2018 at Worthington Christian Village, [Columbus, Franklin Co., OH]. Born
November 13, 1927 at home in Montgomery County to the late Albert and Mary
(Fox) Oaks.
Ernie was raised on a farm and graduated from Butler High School in
Vandalia, Ohio. He served in the US Army and attended The Ohio State University
where he received his Bachelor of Science Degree in civil engineering. As a
professional engineer, he worked for the State of Ohio Department of Natural
Resources, spent two years on the Panama Canal, and worked at the engineering
firm of Clyde E. Williams and Associates. Later he formed Oaks Engineering
Consultants. Ernie was a lifelong Christian man who will be remembered for his
kind smile and joyful sense of humor. He was God's blessing to us all.
He was also preceded in death by his sister Coral Reeder, brothers
Dale and Robert Oaks.
Those left to cherish his memory include his beloved wife of 32
years, Vicki M. (Vowell); son, Wayne (Karen) Oaks; daughter, Regan Oaks; step-daughters, Donna (Dale) Blankenship, DeeAnn (Jim) Shutt; 5 grandchildren; and
brother, Don Oaks.
Friends may call 2-4 p.m. where
services will be 4pm, Sunday at the Snyder-Rodman Funeral Center;
101 Valleyside Dr. at W. William St., Delaware, Ohio 43015, with friend Frank
Moore officiating. Interment privately in Oak Grove Cemetery
on Monday.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2018, Delaware, Delaware
Co., OH, Obituary
The Delaware Gazette, (OH) - January 24, 2018
Arnold L. Thomas, age 82, of Delaware formerly of Jerome, passed
away peacefully Wednesday morning, January 24, 2018 at his sister-in-law
Pansy's residence where he had lived for the past six years. Born
April 5, 1935 in West Virginia.
Arnold was a retired Pipefitter from J. A. Guy Company of Dublin
and was a member of Columbus Pipefitters Union Local 189. He was an avid car
and motorcycle man who built many race cars with his son and family.
Arnold is preceded in death by both his parents; his wife of 61
years, Jessie C. (Lewis) Thomas in 2014; his son, Lewis A. Thomas in 2006.
He is survived by sisters-in-law,
Pansy Curtis, Patricia Wilson, Janet
Blankenship, brother-in-law,
Harvey Lewis; several nieces, nephews and many good friends.
Funeral services will begin at 10 a.m. Saturday, January 27, 2018
at Ferguson Funeral Home, 202 E. Main St., (St. Rte.
161 W.) Plain City. Burial Jerome
Township Cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2018, Delaware, Delaware
Co., OH, Death
http://www.tributes.com/obituary/show/Hazel-Marie-Blankenship-106206187
Hazel Marie Blankenship, January 8, 1928 - June 23, 2018, Ohio.
Hazel was a graduate of Marion Harding High School in 1946, and she
also attended Marion Business College.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2018, Delaware, Delaware
Co., OH, Obituary
https://www.efs-hughesallen.com/notices/Hazel-Blankenship
Hazel Marie Blankenship, age 90, passed
away on June 23, 2018 at Willow Brook in Delaware, [Delaware Co.,] OH.
She was born January 08, 1928 to the late Charles Blankenship and Dovie Long
in Marion, OH.
Hazel was a graduate of Marion Harding
High School in 1946, and she also attended Marion Business College. She had
worked as a legal secretary, followed by working for Judge Paul D. Smith of the
common pleas court for eight years. Hazel had also worked at OSU at Marion and
Main campus for Ronald L. Kaister, Director of Center for Real Estate, College of Business for 28 years. After retirement she
worked as a tour guide for Horizons Travel in Marion for four years. Enjoyed traveling and OSU football games. Hazel also loved
to play golf until she was 83 and managed to accomplish what some desire, a
HOLE IN ONE. She attended Oakland United Methodist where she was very active
over the years.
Aside from her parents she is also
preceded in death by her siblings Leonard Blankenship, Charles Blankenship, Kenneth
Blankenship, Harry Blankenship, Doris Dixon, Arlene Babock, Betty Smith, Rosemary Blankenship and Virginia
Blankenship.
Surviving her are
her loving siblings, Beverly Ann (Larry) Furniss of Marion, OH and Harold (Linda) Blankenship.
+2019, Delaware, Delaware Co., OH, Obituary
The Delaware Gazette, (OH) - May 6, 2019
Kenny Richard Belcher, 58, of Delaware, OH, passed away
unexpectedly Sunday afternoon, May 5, 2019 at his residence. He was born March
1, 1961 in Delaware to Douglas and Ruth (Blankenship) Belcher,
Kenny graduated from Buckeye Valley High School in 1979 and then
attended The Ohio State University. He worked as a plan coder for United Health
for 30 years and was a very active member of the Delaware Church of Christ
serving in many capacities including treasurer, song leader and secretary. A
huge history buff, he loved World War I, the Biltmore and the Titanic.
Kenny was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents Bill and
Ocea Belcher and his maternal grandparents Richard Dolphus and Ida Blankenship.
Left to cherish his memory are his parents, Douglas and Ruth
Belcher of Delaware; sister, Lorrie Oiler of Newark, nephew, Adam (Sheena)
Staley of Newark; aunts and uncles,
Mary Kay (Belcher) and Buz Owens of Grundy, VA, Gene Belcher of Grundy, VA,
Phyllis (Belcher) Stevens of Delaware, Paul Blankenship of
Bristol, VA, and Sue (Blankenship) and
Charlie Coleman of Abingdon, VA; numerous cousins and a host of devoted
friends.
Funeral services will be held on Thursday, May 9, 2019, at 11 am,
at the Delaware Church of Christ, 71 State Route 203, Delaware, Ohio 43015 with Pastor Keith Ball officiating. Burial will
follow in Oak Grove Cemetery. Snyder-Rodman Funeral Center, Delaware.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2018, Lewis Centre, Delaware Co., OH, Obituary
The Columbus Dispatch, (OH) - September 15, 2018
Marvin Lester, 83, of Lewis Center, went to be with the Lord on
September 12, 2018. He was born on August 7, 1935 in Jamboree, KY to McKinley
and Ivory (Blankenship) Lester.
Marvin was a graduate of Phelps High School in Phelps, KY where he
played basketball. He was a member of the Pentecostal Light House Church, and
owned his painting business for over 55 years.
In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his son
Terry Joe Lester.
Marvin will be deeply missed by his wife of 62 years, Shirley
(Blankenship) Lester;
children, Ellanda (Steve) Pinkerton, Marlena (Vince) Hartsook, Juan Watkins,
and Samuel Lester; 7 grandchildren; 7 great grandchildren; and several other
family members and friends.
A funeral service celebrating his life will be held at the
Schoedinger Worthinigton Chapel, 6699 North High Street, at 11am Tuesday,
September 18, 2018 with Philip Markins officiating. Entombment will follow at
Kingwood Memorial Park.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Darke
+2018, Greenville, Darke
Co., OH, Obituary
https://www.dignitymemorial.com/obituaries/greenville-oh/james-blankenship-7839561
James D. Blankenship
age 85, of Greenville passed away at 10:43 AM on Tuesday, May 1, 2018, at his
residence. James was born January 31, 1933, in Springfield to the late Lonnie D. & Myrtle Marie (Nichols) Blankenship.
James retired from McCall’s-Dayton Press in Dayton. He attended
Faith Baptist Church in Greenville.
In addition to his parents, James was also preceded in death by his
1st wife, Barbara E. (Brock) Blankenship; and brother, Dale Blankenship.
James is survived by wife, Esther L. Blankenship; sons & daughter-in-law,
Robert Blankenship of Florida and Ronald & Kea Blankenship of Union; daughter, Kathy Toops of Portsmouth; step-sons &
step-daughters-in-law, Dan & Linda Reeser of Greenville and Melvin &
Debbie Reeser of Greenville; grandchildren,
Angie Toops, Ben & April
Blankenship, Scott Blankenship & Jamie Helton, Naomi Bohm, Jessica
Johnson, Josh Blankenship, Jared Blankenship, Jason & Ruth Reeser, Mike & Tracy
Hardy, Brian & Lacie Reeser, Nathan Reeser, Sarah & Trent Hiestand and
Phil & Michelle Reeser; 17 great-grandchildren; brother & sister-in-law, Michael & Peggy Blankenship of Texas; and numerous nieces and nephews.
A funeral service will be held at 1:00pm on Saturday, May 5, 2018,
at Zechar Bailey Funeral Home in Greenville with Pastor Bill Baker officiating.
Burial will follow in Abbottsville Cemetery in Darke County.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2018, Greenville, Darke
Co., OH, Obituary
The Daily Advocate, (Greenville, OH) - August 27, 2018
Velma Irene (Brown) Boner, age 84, of Greenville, Ohio, passed away
peacefully on Saturday, August 25, 2018, at the Brethren Home Community, in
Greenville. Born December 1, 1933 she was a daughter to the late Lauren and
Esther (Stump) Brown.
Velma loved the Lord, and was a member of the First Baptist Church
in Greenville. She loved camping, fishing, gardening, traveling, and drawing.
Family was the most important thing to her, she loved children and family
gatherings and she worked very hard to make each one special for everyone. She
enjoyed listening to music, especially Elvis; watching the Cincinnati Reds play
ball; and of course her Mike Sells potato chips and eating ice cream She will
truly be missed by all who knew her.
In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by husband
John H. Boner: sisters and brother-in-laws Isabelle and Bob Fox; Frances and
Rocky Neal: brothers and sister-in-laws Charold and Olive Brown; Ronald and
Pauline Brown; Edward (Dutch) and Betty Brown: sister
June Yount: brother-in-laws Dale
Reeser and Jim Blankenship:
grandchildren Christie Lynn Williams; Douglas William Barnes.
Survived by children Loretta and Wayne Bowman; Beverly and Doug
Barnes; David Smith and Pam Obringer; Lauren and Wanda Smith; Jody and Kevin
Hoblit: sister Esther Reeser- Blankenship: numerous grandchildren,
step-grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great grandchildren, nieces
and nephews.
Funeral service will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday, August 29, at the Zechar
Bailey Funeral Home, Greenville, with Pastor Don Smith presiding. Burial in Greenville Township Memorial Gardens.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2019, Greenville, Darke Co., OH, Obituary
The Daily Advocate, (Greenville, OH) - February 25, 201
Paddy Jean Cox, age 66, of Greenville, Ohio, passed away at her
home unexpectedly on Friday, February 22, 2019. She was born October 11, 1952,
in Greenville, and the daughter of the late Francis Eugene "Gene" Ford, Reva Lou (Cain) Ford
and Iona Marie (Rinard) Ford.
Paddy retired from CAPT of Celina, Ohio. She loved spending time
and making memories with her family and friends. She was an avid antique
collector and shopper. She enjoyed gardening, playing cards and games. She was
a member of the Tri-State Gas and Engine Association where she was a
participant in the annual show in Portland, Indiana.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a sister,
Linda Miller; brother, Rodney Ford; infant sister, Martha Lee Ford; and
granddaughter, Jocelyn Renae Canada.
Paddy is survived by her husband, Rex Cox, of Greenville. They were
married February 1, 1992. Also, son, Tracy (Dawn) Canada; daughters, Tricia
Smith, Lougena Martinez and Megan Plessinger; grandchildren, Maverick (Julia)
Canada, Saisha Bird, Sarah Goodman, Mercedes Meece, Kelsi Mancillas, PFC Tani
Mancillas, Zane Mancillas, Khloe Letart, Shleby Work, and Evan Martinez, and 10
great-grandchildren; sisters and brothers-in-law, Kay (Ron) Klosterman, Jane (Craig)
Weitbrecht, Jackie (Kent) Lephart; and brother, Michael Ford and Cheryl Blankenship; father-in-law/mother-in-law, Larry and
Marianne Cox; sisters-in-law, Cathy (Tom) Sackett, Connie Klosterman, Renee
(George) Knick; and numerous nieces and nephews.
A Funeral-Celebration of Life will be held at 12 pm, Saturday,
March 2, 2019, at Solid Rock Apostolic Church, 8991 Old State Route 36 E,
Bradford, Ohio 45308, with Pastor Matthew O'Shell officiating. Zechar Bailey Funeral Home in Greenville.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Erie
+2018, Huron, Erie
Co., OH, Obituary
Norwalk Reflector (OH) - May 17, 2018
Thomas E. Blankenship, 87, residing in Huron, passed away Wednesday morning, May 16,
2018. He was born on December 21, 1930 in Delbarton, WV to the late George and Flora (Canterbury) Blankenship.
Thomas resided in Delbarton and worked as a coal miner until he
joined the military and proudly served our country during the Korean War.
Thomas worked for Harvest States Con Agra Feed Mill in Huron, Scott Paper
Company in Sandusky, and retired as an electrician from New Departure GM in
Sandusky after 20 years of service.
Thomas was a kind, gentle, and genuine person to everyone he made
contact with. He loved his Lord Jesus and enjoyed teaching Sunday school and
leading the singing at his church for many years His wife, children and
grandchildren were the pride and joy of his life.
In addition to his parents, Thomas is preceded in death by his wife, Betty June (Chandler) Blankenship in 2003.
Thomas is survived by his daughters,
Kathy (Robert) Wenzel and Pamela L. (Adam) Coles; sons, Thomas Jr. (Virgilio) Llanderal and George (Joellen) Blankenship and grandchildren,
Jon Nickols Jr., William Coles, Erin Blankenship and Wyatt Coles.
Funeral services will be at 11:00am, on Monday, May 21, 2018 at
Victory Temple Church, 1619 W. Strub Rd., Sandusky, Pastor Luke Walters and
Chad Robles will officiate. Entombment will follow in Meadow Green Memorial
Park, Huron.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Fairfield
+2018, Canal Winchester, Fairfield Co., OH, Obituary
Published in The Columbus Dispatch on Nov. 17,
2018
Joann Blankenship,
age 76, of Canal Winchester, OH, returned to her heavenly home on November 14,
2018. Joann was born September 29, 1942, to the late Robert and Emma (Sneed) Blankenship in Pikeville, KY.
Joann was blessed with a large and loving family and is survived by
her loving husband, of 59 years, Julius Blankenship; children,
Randy (Barb) Blankenship, Ronald (Beth) Blankenship, Tresa (Donald) Durkin, Robbie (Jesse) Blankenship; grandchildren, Randilyn, Makayla, Renee'
(Andy), Ryan, Rylie, Alex, Lizzy; 7 great-grandchildren; siblings, Juanita, Evelyn, Linda, Jimmy, Roger, Brenden, PJ; many nieces, nephews, and cousins.
She is preceded in death by her brothers, Clinton and Clifford; and sister, Geneva.
Funeral service will be on Tuesday, November 20, 2018, at 12 pm, at
the Pfeifer Funeral Home, with Pastor James Pence officiating. Burial will
follow in the Franklin Hills Memory Gardens in Canal Winchester, Ohio.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2018, Lancaster, Fairfield Co., OH, Obituary
Published in the Lancaster Eagle-Gazette on June
20, 2018
Jack L. Blankenship age 66, of Lancaster, passed away
surrounded by his friends and family on Sunday, June 17, 2018 at Fairfield
Medical Center. He was
born August 23, 1951 in Marion County, Ohio, the son of Charlie and Luella
(Childers) Blankenship.
Jack was a freelance writer who made numerous contributions to the
Lancaster Eagle Gazette throughout his career. He was a member of the First
Church of God. Jack volunteered tirelessly for several area organizations
including the Lancaster Festival where he hosted open mic nights and poetry
workshops, the Salvation Army where he helped create a literacy program for
underprivileged children, and the Fairfield Center for disabilities.
He was preceded in death by parents and wife, Karolyn Sue
(Carr) Blankenship.
He is survived by his sons,
Shawn P. Blankenship, of Montclair, NJ and Michael A. Walston,
of Lancaster; sisters, Becky (Raymond) Ruppe, of Charleston, SC and Sue (Robert) VanGorden, of Mt. Jackson, VA; brother, Charlie
(Sue) Blankenship Jr., of
Kenton; several nieces and nephews.
A memorial service will be held at 7:00 p.m. Thursday, June 21,
2018 at the First Church of God, 732 E. Sixth Ave., Lancaster with Pastor
William P. Means and Lou Ross officiating.
+2019, Rushville, Fairfield
Co., OH, Obituary
Published in the Lancaster Eagle-Gazette on June
14, 2019
Floyd "Jack" Blankenship, 88, of Rushville, passed away at his home on Thursday,
June 13, 2019.
Jack worked at Owens Illinois for 46 years. He was a member of the
Ralph R. Rickly Lodge No. 670 F&AM, Tarhe Shrine Club, Hocking Hills Shrine
Club, Scottish Rite - Valley of Columbus, Rushville
Union Lions Club, and Sons of Amvets - Amvets Post 51, Thornville.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Joan Hedges
Blankenship.
He is survived by his daughters,
Debbie Landrum (Ralph Disbennet), Beth Hughes, Lee Ann (Oscar) Bustillo, and Helen (Rich) McHaffie; 9 grandchildren, 20 great grandchildren, 6 great
great grandchildren; and brothers, Jim (Joyce) Blankenship and Paul Blankenship.
Family and friends may visit from 1:00 to 4:00 pm Saturday, June
15, 2019, at the Frank E. Smith Funeral Home, Lancaster. Caring Cremation will
follow.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Franklin
2018, Columbus, Franklin Co., OH, Obituary
The Columbus Dispatch, (OH) - January 5, 2018
Curtis E. "Gene" Scarberry, a very honorable and decent
man, passed away on Wednesday, January 3, 2018 at Mt Carmel West.
He lived a life where he long suffered physically, but you would
never hear him complain. Veteran US Army. Retired from Worly Plumbing Supplies.
Preceded in death by wife Helen.
Survived by granddaughter, Maria (Jay)
McCallister; great grandchildren, Natalie and Kimberlyn McCallister; great
great granddaughter, Naomi Durham; sisters,
Wanda (Colvin) Smith, Barbara (Eugene) Pike, Debbie (Dwight) Blankenship and Cathy Scarberry; brothers, Kenny
Scarberry and Bobby (Elka) Coleman; close friend, Mark Masser; numerous other
family and friends.
Funeral service will be held 10 AM Wednesday, at Jerry Spears
Funeral Home, 2693 W. Broad St. Interment Sunset Cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2018, Columbus, Franklin Co., OH, Obituary
The Columbus Dispatch, (OH) - January 31, 2018
John E. "Jack" Hock, age 80, passed away January 29, 2018. He was born April
13, 1937 to the late Richard and Evelyn Hock in Columbus, Ohio.
Jack's life contained many facets, after graduating from the
University School. He worked as a truck driver for a time. Jack worked at the
White Cross Hospital where he had been born, earn a position as a Police
Officer with State of Ohio; Columbus Developmental Center (acting chief), he served in the Army Reserves. He enjoyed many interest;
foremost as a wood craftsman, milling and turning many spectacular pieces of
artwork. He belonged to American Association of Woodturners, Central Ohio
Woodturners, Woodworkers of Central Ohio; National Speleological Society,
National Rifle Association, Capitol City FOP Lodge #9. Jack also loved being a
Ham Operator, was an active Model Railroader. In most all of his endeavors he
worked and played beside his loving wife, Jean and they both were a little
competitive with each other, they enjoyed each other so much.
Jack is survived by daughter,
Wendy Blankenship; step children, Earl (Pebbles) Kennedy,
Carl (Faith) Kennedy, William Kennedy, Hazel (Brian) Nance; grandchildren, Christopher Kennedy,
Jennifer Harden, Sean Nance, Melanie Nance, Nona Blankenship , Amanda Blankenship , Dakota Kennedy, Destiny Kennedy, William
Kennedy III; great grandchildren, Aaliyah Harris, Hunter Harris, Deborah
Harden, Weston Blalock; many other family and friends.
A funeral will be held Friday 1 p.m. at the O. R. Woodyard Co.
Chapel, 1346 S. High St., Pastor Freddie Dutton officiating. Interment
Sunset Cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2018, Columbus, Franklin Co., OH, Obituary
The Columbus Dispatch, (OH) - February 10, 2018
Richard J. Carney, 91, of Columbus, passed away at his residence on
February 8, 2018. He was born on December 10, 1926 to the late William D. and
Elizabeth (Bush) Carney in Camillus, NY.
Richard served in the Navy during WWII and retired from Rockwell
International after 26 years. He was a member of Whitehall Memorial VFW Post
#8794, Bexley American Legion Post #430, AMVETS Post #2000, Valley of Columbus
Scottish Rite, and Whitehall Lodge #761 F&AM.
Preceded in death by brothers William,
Donald, and James Carney.
Survived by his children, Richard Jr,
Ronald, and Rebecca; brother, Jack (JoAnn) Carney of Melbourne, FL.; former
wife, Evelyn (Borror) Carney; step-children,
Mark (Thelma) Borror, Christine
(Edward) Blankenship, and
Kathleen Borror; numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren, and special
friend and aide Kelly Mingo.
He has requested a sea burial of his cremains.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2018, Columbus, Franklin Co., OH, Obituary
The Columbus Dispatch, (OH) - February 6, 2018
Kenneth Riggs 1967 - 2018, beloved and cherished son of Diane Riggs and
James Riggs, brother of Andrea (Paul) Blankinship,
passed away January 25, 2018.
His passion for aviation defined his life and career After graduating from Wooster High School, he joined the Air
Force and attained the rank of Staff Sergeant. Upon honorable discharge, he
worked in aviation management in Columbus, Ohio until his passing at age 50. He
was a past member of St. Stephen's Episcopal Church and attended Ohio Dominican
University studying Theology. His untimely death was a result of a lengthy
battle with diabetes. He is now at comfort with the Lord. He will be greatly
missed by family and friends.
He was preceded in death by his special friend Brenda Clemens.
A private family service will be held in Asheville, NC the home of
his mother, his sister and her family. Visit www.buckeyecremation.com to share
your memories of Kenneth.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2018, Columbus, Franklin Co., OH, Obituary
Published in The Columbus Dispatch on Mar. 8,
2018
Randy Lee Blankenship, 30, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, March 2, 2018 in
Columbus, OH. Randy was born on September 14, 1987 in Columbus to Rick Blankenship and the late Melody Blankenship.
Randy had a passion for cooking. Randy's dad, Rick, was his best
friend.
Randy is preceded in death by his mother Melody and grandfather
Noel Miller.
Randy is survived by his daughter,
Erin Blankenship and her mother, Kate Wollam; father, Rick Blankenship; grandmother, Rachel Sykes; many aunts, uncles and cousins.
Randy truly loved his daughter, Erin. She meant everything to him.
A funeral service will be held on Monday, March 12, 2018 at 12 pm
at Newcomer Cremations, Funerals & Receptions, Columbus NE Chapel, 3047 E. Dublin-Granville Rd, Columbus, OH 43231. He will be
laid to rest at Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2018, Columbus, Franklin Co., OH, Obituary
The Columbus Dispatch, (OH) - March 18, 2018
Ruth "Betty" Elizabeth (Steever) Albert, 83, of Columbus,
Ohio, passed away peacefully in the presence of her family on March 10, 2018.
She was born on October 29, 1934 in Doylestown, Pennsylvania.
Betty dedicated her life to her children and husband. She will be
fondly remembered for her caring nature and unassuming gentle spirit.
She is survived by her loving husband, James E. Albert who affectionately
referred to her as "My Darling Betty". Also
survived by her daughters, her "Four Little Women": Karen (Jack)
Pressler, Carolyn (Greg) Ferguson, Cynthia (Jim) Pence and Marybeth (Ron) Blankenship; many grandchildren,
great-grandchildren and her puppy, Heidi.
Betty has donated her body to The Ohio State University's Medical
Research Lab. Per her wishes, a private service was
held by her family.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2018, Columbus, Franklin Co., OH, Obituary
The Columbus Dispatch, (OH) - August 7, 2018
A Columbus man Michael
Benjamin Blankenship, 29 [16Nov1988], was fatally shot on the South Side on
Monday, behind a home in the 1500 block of Livingston Avenue and then walked to
a nearby alley in the 900 block of Geers Avenue, where he apparently collapsed,
police said. Officers on routine patrol discovered Blankenship in the alley at
12:33 a.m. He was suffering from a gunshot wound and was unresponsive, police
said. Paramedics pronounced him dead at the scene.
Investigators canvassed the neighborhood and discovered that the
shooting apparently had occurred in an alley off Livingston Avenue. Residents
of the neighborhood told officers that they had heard gunshots around midnight,
but none of them called police, officers said.
Anyone with information about Blankenship’s death is asked to call
the homicide unit at 614-645-4730 or Central Ohio Crime Stoppers at
614-461-8477. Blankenship’s killing is the city's 65th homicide this year.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2018, Columbus, Franklin Co., OH, Obituary
The Columbus Dispatch, (OH) - August 26, 2018
John M. Pullman, II, age 68, passed away Wednesday, August 22, 2018
at home. He was born on September 12, 1949 in New York City, NY to the late Dr.
Robert and Dorothy Pullman.
John served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam Era and was awarded
the Bronze Star Medal for Valor. He graduated from the University of San Diego School of Law with a Juris Doctorate degree. He
worked for the Department of Defense and retired after 30 years of service from
DSCC.
John is survived by his wife, Lori Pullman; step-son, Ryan
(Sheila) Blankenship;
grandson, John Sanfason; brothers, Robert (Nancy), James (Chris) and William
Pullman; sister, Judy Pullman; sister-in-law, Karen (Dave) Fisk;
brothers-in-law, Philip (Judy) Krauskopf and Jeff (Denise) Krauskopf; as well
as many nieces and nephews; close family friends,
David Crombie, Phyllis and Mike
Blankenship; furry kids Buddy,
Scruffy and Sadie Belle.
Interment to take place at Fort Rosecrans
National Cemetery at a later date. www.Schoedinger.com.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2018, Columbus, Franklin Co., OH, Obituary
Portsmouth Daily Times (OH) - September 25, 2018
John Preston Howerton, 73, went to join his Lord in Heaven on
Sunday, September 23, 2018, at Grant Hospital in Columbus, Ohio. John was born
January 20, 1945, in South Portsmouth, Kentucky, a son of the late Walter
"Watt" B. Howerton and Ilma O. Osborne Howerton.
John was a 1963 graduate of Mckell High School in South Shore,
Kentucky, and a long time member of Voice of Hope Church of God in Chillicothe,
Ohio. He was a Vietnam Veteran serving in the Air Force from 1963-1967. He
served in Thailand, based out of Saigon. He was a member of Vietnam Veterans of
America, American Legion Post 276 and Greenup County Wildlife Club, where he love to take his grandsons to shoot. He retired in 2006 with
almost 40 years of service with Norfolk Southern Railroad
John truly enjoyed his grandkids and loved their visits in the
summers. He also loved fishing, horse racing and playing the lottery.
John is preceded in death by four sisters, Margery E. Howerton, Ada June Howerton Ramey, Iva Mae
Howerton Metzler and Gleama
Joyce Howerton Blankenship,
one brother, David Wendell Howerton.
He is survived by his loving wife of 53 years, Betty Burnett
Howerton, two daughters, Jacinda "Cindy'(Matt) Stephens of Cincinnati,
Ohio and Carole (Chris) Gibson of Southgate, Kentucky, two sons, John W.
Howerton of South Shore, Kentucky and Robert (Ellen) Howerton of Perry, Ohio,
one brother, Jerry (Ellen) Howerton of Maloneton, Kentucky, two sister-in-laws,
Laura Cooper of South Shore, Kentucky and Mary Moore of New Boston, Ohio, seven
grandchildren, Caleigh Breann Howerton, Preston Blake Stephens, James C.
Stephens, Seth Barnett Stephens, Robert Matthew Howerton, Nicholas James
Howerton and Ryan Patrick Howerton.
Graveside services will be Friday, 11 am, September 28, 2018, at
Kentucky Veterans Cemetery North East in Greenup, Kentucky.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2018, Columbus, Franklin Co., OH, Obituary
The Columbus Dispatch, (OH) - September 26, 2018
Rita (Eckstein) Connor, age 80, returned to her heavenly home on
September 24, 2018.
Her devotion to her family and strong faith supported her and
ultimately gave her peace. A graduate of Rosary High School and Capital
University, Rita was a retired teacher from Columbus Public Schools and devoted
much of her life to teaching piano. She was blessed with extraordinary musical
talent and used her gifts to serve the St. Anthony Parish faithfully for over
40 years as Organist and Music Director.
Rita is preceded in death by her parents Dora and Eddie Eckstein
She will be fondly remembered by countless friends.
Rita was blessed with a large and loving family She will be
lovingly remembered by her children, Mike Connor, Cathy (Jeff) Green, Linda
(Tom) White, Dan (Courtney) Connor, and Karen Thompson; grandchildren, Tony (Amy) Borghese, Sarah (Evan) Blankenship, Scott White, Caitlin (Brian) Phillips, Sam Borghese, Justin
Thompson, Taylor and Matthew Walston; and 2 great grandchildren, Kaylee and
Zack Borghese. She is survived by her sister, Jeanne (Jerry) Kraus; nephews,
Steve (Tram) Kraus and Andrew (Alisa) Kraus; and niece, Cindy (Troy) Nimrick.
Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30am on Friday,
September 28 at St Anthony Catholic Church, 1300 Urban Drive, Columbus, Ohio
with Father Tom Petry, Celebrant. Interment to follow at St.
Joseph Cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2018, Columbus, Franklin Co., OH, Obituary
The Columbus Dispatch, (OH) - September 27, 2018
Jo Marie Parsley, age 88, Monday, September 24, 2018 at her
residence.
Member of Reynoldsburg Baptist Church.
Preceded in death by husband Homer Parsley and
sister Eula Mae.
Survived by son, Bill (Tracie) Parsley;
niece, Connie (Jim) Nunamaker; cousin,
Herman Blankenship; other loving family and friends.
Funeral service Saturday 11:30 AM,
Reynoldsburg Baptist Church, 887 Rosehill Road. Pastor Steve Cavanaugh
officiating. Interment Forest Lawn Cemetery.
www.evansfuneralhome.net
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2019, Columbus, Franklin
Co., OH, Obituary
The Columbus Dispatch, (OH) - February 12, 2019
William H. Stone, age 86 [1932], passed away on
Sunday, February 10, 2019. He was born to the late Leo and Mary Stone in
Columbus, OH.
In addition to his parents, Leo and Mary Stone, William is preceded
in death by his siblings Arthur, Robert, Delores, Jack, James, and grandson
Michael W. Monett.
William is survived by his wife, Helen Stone; children, Harold Stone, Ellen Monett, Sharon Blankenship ; grandchildren,
Cory (Stacy) Blankenship, Christina Blankenship , Jason (Audrey) Stone, Anthony P. Lewis; great-grandchildren, Autumn and Caylee
Blankenship , Hailie, Hope and
Hayden Monett, Gabriel M. Stone; and step-great-grandson, Brandon (Alyssa) Thompson.
Funeral Service will be held at 11 am, on Friday, February 15,
2019, at Schoedinger North Chapel, 5554 Karl Rd., Columbus, OH 43229. Andrew Hoover officiating. Interment at
Northlawn Memorial Gardens to immediately follow in procession.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Sharon
Blankenship - Columbus, OH: https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QJR9-KDRJ
Relatives: Jack
T. Blankenship, Jason R. Blankenship.
Jack T.
Blankenship – b.1Jun1936 - Columbus, OH: https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:K556-BWN
Relatives: James
W. Blankenship, Jason R. Blankenship, Loretta Blankenship, Sandra K.
Blankenship, Sharon L. Blankenship, Sharon Blankenship, Steven A. Blankenship.
+2019, Columbus, Franklin Co., OH, Obituary
The Columbus Dispatch, (OH) - March 29, 2019
Delhrae "Del" Sampson, age 83, passed away March 28,
2019.
Even after they got married Dick and Del kept each other as
sweetheart and best friends. Del was a loving and caring person whom was always
helping neighbors and friends.
Preceded in death by sisters Geraldine Hoffman and Lahoma Blankenship and brothers Hubert
and Donald Sloane.
Survived by husband of 51 years, Richard "Dick" Sampson;
sister, Phyllis Hampton; close nieces, Carol Hoffman and Kathy Lawson, close nephews, Steve Hoffman and Gary Blankenship; many other relatives, neighbors, and
friends.
Visitation will be held Immediately
following visitation
we will celebrate the life of Delhrae Sampson, Saturday, March
30, 2019, at 10:30 am, at O. R. Woodyard Northwest, 2990 Bethel Rd.. Pastor Jim Blankenship officiating. Interment Union
Cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2019, Columbus, Franklin Co., OH, Obituary
The Columbus Dispatch, (OH) - June 25, 2019
Lora G. Waller, age 85 [1933], died peacefully at home on Friday,
June 21, 2019.
Preceded in death by husband Clinton Waller.
Survived by son, Michael (Judy) Marcum; daughter, Lori (J.
R.) Blankenship; grandchildren,
Judith and Joseph Marcum; special grandsons, Seth (Laci) and Caleb (Russetta)
Wilkins; numerous other grandchildren and great grandchildren.
Funeral service will be held Thursday, at Noon. at
Evans Funeral Home, 4171 E. Livingston Ave. Interment will be in Eastlawn
Cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2019, Grove City, Franklin
Co., OH, Obituary
https://www.newcomercolumbus.com/Obituary/176365/Douglas-Blankenship/Columbus-OH
Douglas Blankenship, 73, passed away
on September 25, 2019. He was born on November 16, 1945.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Holly Ernest and Ellen Blankenship.
Surviving family includes siblings, Ballard
Blankenship, Clarence Blankenship, Myrtle Akers, James Blankenship, Russell Blankenship, and Frank Blankenship.
A funeral service will be at 1 pm,
Wednesday, October 2, 2019 at the Newcomer Funeral Home SW Chapel, 3393
Broadway, Grove City, OH. Burial to
follow at Green Lawn Cemetery, Columbus, OH.
+2019, Grove City, Franklin
Co., OH, Obituary
https://www.newcomercolumbus.com/Obituary/179100/Mary-Blankenship/Columbus-OH
Mary Margaret (Widner) Blankenship, age 77, left
this world on Friday, December 13, 2019. She was born in Columbus, Ohio to the
late James and Marie Widner on June 8, 1942.
Mary is preceded in death by her parents;
brothers, James and Tom Widner; in-laws,
Jessie
and Lorine Blankenship.
She is survived by her loving husband of 59 years, Billy Gene
Blankenship; special son, Glen (Penni) Widner; granddaughters, Heather (Mark)
Colvin and Haley Widner; great grandchildren, Aurora and Graham; special sister
in law, Shirley (Mike) Dodge, sister in law, Betty Hollar, and brother in law, Jim (Linda) Blankenship; close friends
Louie Haynes, Judy Thomas, and Sam Taylor; as well as special nieces, nephews,
and other good friends.
Friends may call at the Newcomer
Southwest Chapel 3393 Broadway, Grove City, OH on Thursday, December 19, 2019
from 4:00 until time of service at 6:00 PM. Pastor Jim Blankenship officiating.
+2019, Hilliard, Franklin
Co., OH, Obituary
The Columbus Dispatch, (OH) - March 14, 2019
Barbara Justice, age 78, of Hilliard, went to be with her Lord and
Savior on Saturday, March 9, 2019.
Barbara loved spending time with her family and friends at her
happy place which was Lost Hollow Campgrounds in Hocking Hills. She was one of
the founding members of Lost Hollow Chapel. Her love for children and her
nurturing ways carried over from her children to her grandchildren and others
that she babysat. She loved cooking and playing bingo. During the holidays, she
loved spending time with the Currys and the Blankenships.
Preceded in death by husband O. J., sisters Irene Blankenship and Edith Lowe, brothers Arvel Baisden, Kelly Baisden, Cecil Baisden, Rush Baisden and Baby Earl.
Survived by daughters, Pam (Doug) Wilson and Kathy (Dave) Uttley;
son, Dwayne (Trish) Justice; grandchildren, Kimie Uttley, Chris (Caitlin)
Uttley, Brent Justice, Kyle Justice, Jessie Ansell, Cody Justice, Tristan
Justice and C. J. Uttley; great granddaughter, Ellie Uttley; numerous nieces,
nephews and friends.
A memorial service will be held on Saturday, April 13, at 1 pm, at
Refinery Church, 3915 Dublin Road, Columbus, Ohio 43221. Another service will
be held on Saturday, June 15, at 11 am, at Lost Hollow Chapel, 16700
Harble-Griffith Road, Logan, Ohio 43138.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2018, Westerville, Franklin Co., OH, Obituary
The Columbus Dispatch, (OH) - March 17, 2018
Ralph L. Davis, 89, passed away, Monday, March 12, 2018 at Parkside
in Westerville.
He was a Marine veteran, VFW member and NRA supporter. Member of Berlin Presbyterian Church. He worked for North
American Rockwell and Navistar as well as farmed.
Preceded in death by parents Bill And Ruth
Davis, wife Mary Lou Snider Davis, son-in-law Tom McKenzie, stepson Daniel
Allen, step grandson Austin Smith, step son-in-law Richard Hill, brothers
Raymond, Wayne and George.
Survived by his wife, Joyce; daughters, Rhens La-Lere McKenzie and
Lu (Rick) Rostorfor; son, Ricky Davis; grandchildren,
Heather (David) Blankenship and Marc (Stacey) Israel; great grandson, Davis Blankenship; great granddaughters, Sucoora and Summer
Israel; great great granddaughter, Kethry; step grandsons, Thomas (Teresa)
McKenzie and Michael (Janet) McKenzie; sister-in-law, Dorothy Davis;
brother-in-law, Robert (Wilma) Snider; step daughters, Bambi Lynn Hill and
Treena (Bob) Smith; stepson Tom (Sandy) Allen; 9 step grandchildren, 12 step great
grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held at 3 PM Saturday March 24 at Hill
Funeral Home, Westerville.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2018, Westerville, Franklin Co., OH, Obituary
Hudson Hub-Times (OH) - January 25, 2019
Edwin "Bill" L. Edwards, age 89 of Westerville, passed away at his residence on
January 23, 2019. He was born on January 31, 1929 to the late Everett and Rosa
(Sizemore) Edwards in Huntington, WV.
Bill served his country in the U.S. Marines and the Army National
Guard for 21 years, was a proud graduate of West Virginia University and
received his Masters from Kent State University, was a devoted educator and
coach at Hudson High School for 25 years, worked at Geauga Lake Amusement Park
for 26 years and in 2016 inducted into the Hudson High School Athletic Hall of
Fame.
Along with his parents, he is preceded in death by brothers, James,
Paul and Jackie Edwards; sister, Jean Lemine.
Bill is survived by his loving wife of 33 years Millie (Miller)
Edwards; children, Michael (Pam)
Edwards, Debra Edwards, Sheryl
(Rob) Blankenship, Jerry
(Debbie) Edwards, Doug (Sarah) Edwards, Everett (Aimee) Edwards; step children,
Beth George, Brian Pigott and Pam Thomas; 12 grandchildren; 7 step grandchildren;
3 great grandchildren and 2 step great grandchildren; brother Everett E.
Edwards Jr.; sisters, Nancy Conners, Helen Edwards and Faye Guntner.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Fulton
+2019, Swanton,
Fulton Co., OH, Obituary
Published in The Blade on Feb. 8, 2019
Dwayne Allen Blankenship, age 54 years, of Swanton, OH, passed away February 6, 2019.
Weigel Funeral Home, Metamora, OH. As published in The Blade
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2019, Swanton,
Fulton Co., OH, Obituary
https://www.weigelfuneralhomes.com/notices/Dwayne-Blankenship
Dwayne Allen Blankenship, age 54, of
Swanton, Ohio, who will be remembered as the kindest person on earth with a big
heart, entered into eternal life, Wednesday afternoon, February 6, 2019. He was born December 25, 1964 in Cleveland,
Ohio to William and Eleanor (Lusk) Blankenship.
Dwayne was 1983 graduate of Evergreen
High School, where he was involved in FFA. On October 17, 1998, he married Charlene Burkard, and they later divorced.
Dwayne was a member of St. Richard
Catholic Church and Knights of Columbus Sacred Heart Council #2850, and was
always willing to help others. He was a very active bowler and softball player,
and coached the Evergreen High School Bowling Team. As his kids were growing
up, he coached softball and baseball and was an umpire. Dwayne was an avid
eagle and stein collector.
Dwayne was preceded in death by his
parents; brother, William Terry Blankenship and niece, Amy
Lynn Snyder.
Dwayne will be greatly missed by his sons,
Frederick and Riley; stepdaughter,
Amanda; grandson, Preston and the mother of his children, Charlene
Blankenship. Also surviving is his sister, Michelle (Scott)
Casteele; brother, Brian (Dana) Blankenship and nieces and
nephews, Katlyn, Logan and Grace; and special close friends, Pat Fountain,
Kenny and Jan Gillen and their children, Jaci and Shawn.
A Mass of Resurrection will be celebrated
Tuesday, February 12th at 11:00 am at St. Richard Catholic Church, 333
Brookside Dr. in Swanton. Interment will follow at Wolfinger Cemetery. Weigel Funeral Home, 413 E. Main St. in Metamora (419.644.3601).
+2019, Swanton,
Fulton Co., OH, Obituary
https://www.castillofuneral.com/notices/Ronald-Blankenship
Ronald M. Blankenship passed away
Friday August 23, 2019 in Hospice of Northwest Ohio at the age of 72. He was
born May 30, 1947 in Gallipolis, Ohio to Henry & Hazel (Smith) Blankenship.
Ronald served in the U.S. Army and was
stationed in Korea honorably discharged in January of 1973 .
He worked in insurance sales for United American and eventually returned to the
family business, Blankenship Heating & Cooling. Ronald retired due to his health and
loss of sight. He was a member of Swanton Church of the Nazarene where he was
very active. Ronald loved learning and attended the Blind School in Battle
Creek, MI and would go to the Toledo Blind Outreach. His greatest love was his
family especially his grandchildren.
Ronald is preceded in death by his
parents, brothers Delbert and Ray Blankenship and sister
Minnie Esterline.
He is survived by significant other Nancy
Wymer; children Sean (Jennifer) Griewahn, Brigette Siwajek, Tim (Brittney)
Stultz, Lisa (Andrew) Nelson, Jane (Dorean) Waters, Krista (Ronnie) Hendricks,
Jason Stultz, Sarah (Larry) Martin and David Connin; sister Arlene Dykeman; special
nieces and nephews Vicki Malinoski, Larry Tucker, Terry Tucker, Candy Blankenship and Kenny Blankenship twenty
grandchildren and six great grandchildren as well as numerous nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday, at
11 am, in the Swanton Church of the Nazarene 315 W. Airport Hwy. Swanton, OH.
+2019, Swanton, Fulton
Co., OH, Obituary
The Blade, (Toledo, OH) - August 25, 2019
Ronald M. Blankenship passed away Friday August 23, 2019 in Hospice of Northwest Ohio at
the age of 72. He was born May 30, 1947 in Gallipolis, Ohio to Henry & Hazel (Smith) Blankenship.
Ronald served in the US Army and was stationed in Korea honorably
discharged in January of 1973. He worked in insurance sales for United American
and eventually returned to the family business, Blankenship Heating & Cooling. Ronald retired due to his health and loss
of sight.
He was a member of Swanton Church of the Nazarene where he was very
active. Ronald loved learning and attended the Blind School in Battle Creek, MI
and would go to the Toledo Blind Outreach. His greatest love was his family
especially his grandchildren.
Ronald is preceded in death by his parents, brothers Delbert and Ray Blankenship and
sister Minnie Esterline.
He is survived by significant other Nancy Wymer; children Sean
(Jennifer) Griewahn and Brigette Siwajek; twenty grandchildren and six great
grandchildren as well as numerous nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday at 11 am. in
the Swanton Church of the Nazarene 315 W. Airport Hwy. Swanton, OH. Castillo
Funeral Home
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Gallia
2018, Gallipolis, Gallia
Co., OH, Obituary
Gallipolis Daily Tribune (OH) - April 25, 2018
Ben Chaney Jr., 91, of Gallipolis, died Monday April 16, 2018 at
Holzer Medical Center. Born on May 12, 1926 in Millard, KY, he was the son of
the late Ben and Effie Flannery Chaney Sr.
He was a retired meat cutter.
He is also preceded by two brothers Gifford and Stanford Chaney and
one sister Kathleen Green.
He is survived by his daughter Sharon Jean (Archie) Combs of Oak
Hill, one grandchild Gary Douglas Combs, two nieces Kathy Green of Lexington, KY, and Shanna Blankenship of Huntington, WV, two nephews Sammy Green
of Lexington, KY, and Creighton Green of Washington, DC.
Funeral Services will be conducted on Sunday April 29, 2018 at 2
p.m. at Waugh-Halley-Wood Funeral Home with Rev. Ralph Workman officiating.
Burial will follow at Swan Creek Cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2019, Gallipolis, Gallia
Co., OH, Obituary
Gallipolis Daily Tribune (OH) - February 18, 2019
Errol Lynn Russell, 79, of Gallipolis, passed away Sunday February
17, 2019 at Abbyshire Place in Bidwell,
[Gallia Co., OH]. Born November 22, 1939 in Mason, WV, he
was the son of the late Eddie Russell and Virginia Booth Russell.
Errol was a retired ironworker and a United States Army veteran. He
was a member of the First Baptist Church of Middleport. He was also a member of
Iron Workers Local #787 and the American Legion of Mason.
In addition to his parents he was preceded by brothers; Harold
Russell, Delbert 'Peewee' Russell, Grant Russell and Alfred Russell and by his
sisters; Mary Ann Cundiff, Rita Windle, Charlotte Crawford, Lois Ann Young, and
Judy Lieving.
He is survived by his Wife; Vicki Doerfer Russell, two sons; Errol
Russell Jr., and Greg (Julie) Russell; two daughters; Teresa Russell and Regina
Brown; former wife; Mary Oiler; Brothers; Joseph Russell, Eddie Russell, and
Ralph Russell; and by sisters; Joyce Rickard, Carol Jane Workman, Linda
Reynolds and Nellie 'Patch' Russell; six grandchildren;
Samantha (Drew) Henson, Shasta
Blankenship, Greg Russell,
Nate Russell, Mary Beth Russell, and Jessie Russell; and by two great-grandchildren; Garrett Blankenship and Caleb Blankenship.
Funeral services will be 1 pm, Tuesday, February 19, 2019, at the
Waugh-Halley-Wood Funeral Home with Pastor Billy Zuspan officiating. Burial
will follow in the Graham Cemetery in New Haven, WV. Military Funeral Honors
will be presented at the cemetery by the Gallia County Funeral Detail.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Greene
+2019, Fairborn, Greene Co., OH, Obituary
Published in Xenia Daily Gazette from Feb. 11
to Feb. 12, 2019
David Ray Blankenship, age 64 of Fairborn, passed away Saturday February 2, 2019. He was
born August 1, 1954 in Dayton, the son of the late Leonard and Stella Blankenship.
David served his country in the U.S. Army during Vietnam, serving
in Stuttgart Germany. He was a caregiver to his parents with long term
illnesses.
In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by a brother, Stephen Blankenship.
David is survived by his wife
Helen (Samara) Blankenship; three beloved stepdaughters, Crystal
Gibson, Genesis Moniaci, Hannah Gibson; grandchildren, Carter, Ava; loving
mother-in-law, Mary Yaeko Coyne; sister,
Rhonda Binzer; brother, Ronald
Blankenship; sisters-in-law,
Patty, Kathy, Mary Frances; as well as many nieces, nephews and extended
family.
Private services will be held by the family.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2019, Fairborn, Greene
Co., OH, Obituary
Fairborn Daily Herald (OH) - July 24, 2019
Delphia Stanfill, age 90 of Fairborn, passed away at home surrounded by her family
on July 23, 2019. She was born July 17, 1929 in Whitley Co., Kentucky, the
daughter of the late Jerry and Mossie (Davenport) Shelley
Delphia was employed as a Cafeteria Manager with the Fairborn City
Schools, retiring after 30 years of service; and followed with employment as a
Walmart greeter, which she really enjoyed. She was a member of the Fairborn
Senior Center; and enjoyed cooking and crocheting.
In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband,
Charles Stanfill; and ten brothers and sisters.
Delphia is survived by five children,
Jerry (Incha) Stanfill of Enon, Bo (Pam) Stanfill of New Carlisle, Beverly (James) Blankenship of Kettering, Vickie Phillips of Fairborn,
JC (Joann) Higgins of West Milton; nine grandchildren,
Brandy (Rana) Stanfill-Hobbs of New York, Aubrey (Scott) Armstrong of Missouri,
Kerin Dillon of Texas, Beau David (Brandie) Stanfill of Fairborn, Kristi (Gunther)
Schwartz of Michigan, Emily
Blankenship of Oxford, Heather Blankenship of Dayton, Michelle (James) Rechtorovic of
Beavercreek, Jason Phillips of Fairborn, thirteen great-grandchildren; good
friends, Iona Murray, Anna Robbins; as well as numerous nieces, nephews and
extended family.
Funeral service will be held at 11:00 am, Friday July 26, 2019, at
the Belton-Stroup Funeral Home, 422 E. Dayton-Yellow Springs Rd., Fairborn,
Pastor H. Wesley Barnhill officiating. Burial will follow at Byron Cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2019, Fairborn, Greene
Co., OH, Obituary
The Daily Gazette, (Xenia, OH) - November 13, 2019
Jennifer L. Staley, age 58 of Fairborn, passed away Friday November
8, 2019 at Miami Valley Hospital, [Dayton, Montgomery Co., OH,]. She was born April 9, 1961 in Amarillo,
TX, the daughter of the late Beverly and Devota Sue (Moreau) Jones.
Jennifer received her LPN and worked at the Jackson County Hospital
in Altus, OK. She enjoyed watching figure skating, flowers, gardening, and
especially spending time with her grandchildren and family.
In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by two
brothers, Darrell Jones and Larry Jones.
Jennifer is survived by her husband, Terry; four children, Tracy Prince, Jonas Kitchen,
Nicholas Jones, Gina (Timothy)
Blankenship; three
grandchildren, Angela Lewis, Alayna Nelson, Christian Ryan; two sisters, Cindy
Hartzell, Beverly Sue Weaver; and a brother, Johnny Jones.
A funeral service will be held on Friday, November 15, 2019, at
12:00 pm, at the Belton-Stroup Funeral Home, 422 E. Dayton-Yellow Springs Rd.,
Fairborn, Pastor Robert Koogler officiating. Burial will follow at Byron
Cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Guernsey
+2018, Kimbolton, Guernsey
Co., OH, Obituary
http://www.tributes.com/obituary/show/Martha-Blankenship-106283992
Martha Blankenship,
July 10, 1925 - July 21, 2018, Kimbolton, Ohio
Services will be Tuesday, July 24, 2018 at 2 pm at Addy Funeral
Home with Rev. Philip G. Griffith officiating. Burial will follow at Center
Cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2018, Kimbolton, Guernsey
Co., OH, Obituary
http://www.addyfuneralhome.com/obituaries/Martha-Blankenship/#!/Obituary
Martha Blankenship, 93, of
Kimbolton died Saturday, July 21, 2018 at her daughter's home in Columbus,
[Franklin Co., OH]. She was born
Friday, July 10, 1925 in Panther, WV to the late Lee and Edith (Auvil) Steele.
She was a homemaker. On July 7, 1941, she
married Elmer E. Blankenship, Sr. who passed away July 25, 2004.
She was preceded in death by two sons,
Elmer
Blankenship Jr. and Charles F. Blankenship; one grandchild, David Muncy; three brothers; four
sisters.
She is survived by three daughters,
Ruth Graves of
Columbus, Linda Williamson of Quaker City, Delores Furbee of Kimbolton; two sons, Chris Blankenship of Brookwood,
AL, Ronnie
(Christal) Blankenship of Kimbolton; 21 grandchildren; 38
great-grandchildren; 36 great-great grandchildren.
Services will be Tuesday, July 24, 2018
at 2 pm at Addy Funeral Home with Rev. Philip G. Griffith officiating. Burial
will follow at Center Cemetery.
Hamilton
+2018, Cincinnati, Hamilton
Co., OH, Obituary
Published in The Cincinnati Enquirer on Apr. 9,
2018
Anna Jean Blankenship (nee Troutman) April 3, 2018. Age 81 [1937]
years.
Wife of Renie Blankenship,
beloved mother of Michelle Blankenship, Colleen (Frank)
Brock, Stefani Wright, and the late Andrew Blankenship, devoted sister of Carol Corbett, Mary
Meyer, and John Troutman, dear grandmother of Amber, Sarah, Autumn, Catherine,
and Emily, also survived by 6 great-grandchildren.
Service at T. P. White & Sons Funeral Home 2050 Beechmont Ave.
Mt. Washington on Mon. April 9, (Today) at 1 PM.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2019, Cincinnati,
Hamilton Co., OH, Obituary
Published in the Chillicothe Gazette on Apr. 21,
2019
Jerold W. Blankenship, 68, of Cincinnati, OH passed away at 10:00 am, on Friday, March
29, at Mercy Hospital Anderson. Born on May 12, 1950 in Cincinnati to Woodford and Robbie Lee Blankenship,
Jerry was a life-long educator, devoted father and loving
grandfather who loved playing golf, following the Reds and Bengals and spending
time with his cherished grandchildren.
He is survived by his brother
Robert Blankenship, sister Bonnie
Blankenship, children Bryan (Amy) Blankenship, Andy
(Danielle) Blankenship, John (Sabrina) Blankenship, Joseph Blankenship,
and Kacy (Zac McFadden) Blankenship. He is also survived by his eight grandchildren Robbie,
Russell, Cole, Matthew, Albaney, Camden, Brady and Kiera.
Services will be private.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2019, Cincinnati,
Hamilton Co., OH, Obituary
https://www.shortridgeramey.com/obituaries/Randy-Blankenship?obId=9110400
Randy Blankenship, 50 years of age
of Grundy, VA, passed away Tuesday, November 19, 2019 in Cincinnati, OH. Born
December 28, 1968 in Grundy, VA, he was the son of Willie and Barbara
McCoy Blankenship of Grundy, VA.
Randy loved playing football, watching
television, taking his nieces and nephews fishing, and an auto body mechanic.
He was of the Christian faith, a loving son, brother, and uncle.
He was preceded in death by his brother
Scotty
Blankenship.
Survivors in addition to his parents
Willie
and Barbara McCoy Blankenship of Grundy, VA, include his sister Sandy Blankenship of
Grundy, VA; brothers Ray Blankenship and Chris Blankenship both of Grundy,
VA; several nieces and nephews.
Funeral service will be held at the
Shortridge-Ramey Funeral Home Chapel of Grundy, VA, Monday,
November 25, 2019 at 12:00 noon with Pastor Dean Powers officiating. Burial
will follow in the Charlie Davis Cemetery on Hoovers Camp Road in Wolford, VA. Active
pallbearers will be his family and friends.
+2019, Cincinnati,
Hamilton Co., OH, Funeral
https://www.everhere.com/us/obituaries/oh/cincinnati/michael-david-blankenship-10166754
It is with great sadness that we announce
the death of Michael David Blankenship (Cincinnati, Ohio), who passed away on December 17,
2019, at the age of 93, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends
are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them
with the family.
A funeral service will be held at 1:00 pm,
on Monday, December 23, 2019, at the (2131 Cameron Ave, Cincinnati, OH).
+2019, Cincinnati,
Hamilton Co., OH, Obituary
http://www.tredwayfuneral.com/obituaries.html
Michael David Blankenship was born in
Cincinnati Ohio to Vaughn and Goldie (nee Johnston) Blankenship on August 7, 1946.
He is survived by his wife Kathleen (nee
Neel), children Rhonda (Ray) Lamping, Michelle (Leonard) Liwosz , Amy (Jason) Weinberg and Nicholas (Amanda) Carter.
Grandchildren; Natalie (Travis) Baker, Dallas Lamping, Ian & Ty Liwosz,
Jocelyn & Harrison Weinberg, Lillian Harris and Autumn Carter. He was also
blessed with great grandsons Liam and Elliot Baker as well as life long friends
Ron (Karen) Johnson, Dave (Connie) Laug and many cousins.
Services will take place Saturday
December 28, 2019 1:00pm until 2:00 pm. Tredway-Pollitt-Staver Funeral Home
+2019, Loveland, Hamilton Co., OH, Obituary
Published in The Blade from May 14 to May 15,
2019
William Gene "Bill" Blankenship age 80 [1939], of Loveland, Ohio. Thursday May 9, 2019.
Husband of the late Bobbie Jean Blankenship (Nee Jackson). Loving father and
father-in-law of Buddy and Christy Blankenship, Belinda
and Tom Simmons. Devoted Grandfather of Brittany
(Josh) Lane, Jessie (Taylor) Bulson, Benjamin Simmons, Bailey
Blankenship, Spencer Blankenship, and Rory Blankenship. Great
Grandfather of Nobalee Lane, Jocelyn Lane, and two very special Great
grandchildren to be.
Friends will be received 5:00pm to 7:00pm, where a
service will be held at 7:00 pm. at Tufts
Schildmeyer Family Funeral Home 129 N. Riverside Dr. Loveland Friday May 17,
2019, Graveside Service will be held Saturday May 18, 2019 11:00 am, at Ottawa
Hills Memorial Park Toledo, Ohio.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2018, Norwood, Hamilton
Co., OH, Obituary
LaFollette Press (TN) - March 1, 2018
Michael Lee Perkins, age 40, of Norwood, Ohio, passed away Sunday,
Feb. 18 in Norwood. He was born Aug. 21, 1977 in Oneida.
Michael was preceded in death by grandparents, Lee and Juanita
Sears, Charles Perkins; uncles, Larry Perkins, Warren Perkins, Billy Sears and
David Sears.
He is survived by sons, Christopher Perkins, Cody Perkins, Brent
Berry; daughter, Desiree Perkins and Hannah Laine Armstrong; grandson, Vincent
Hatley; father, Herbert Perkins and wife, Julie; mother, Patricia Thomas and
husband, Dave; brother, Jason Perkins and Kristy; sisters, Lisa Dial and husband,
James, Laura Queener, Missy Murray and Brad; stepbrother, Johnathon
Blankenship ; stepsisters, Tabitha Blankenship , Tara Blankenship ; grandmother, June Owens Perkins; uncles and aunts,
Roeland Perkins and wife, Linda, Lester Perkins and Treica, Mae Muse, Vicki
Woodward and husband, Dean, Linda Perkins, Jerry Sears and wife, Cherry, Karen
Sears, Annette Sears, Debra Sears and Tonya Sears. A host of
nieces, nephews, friends and family to mourn his passing.
Services were held Saturday, Feb. 24 in the Harp Funeral Home
Chapel with the Rev. George Bolinger officiating. Interment was in Warren
Memorial Gardens (Pioneer). Harp Funeral Home, of Jellico, was in charge of
arrangements.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2019, Norwood, Hamilton Co., OH, Obituary
https://www.naegelefuneralhome.com/notices/Bertie-Blankenship
Bertie (nee Murray) Blankenship Passed away on
Tuesday, November 26, 2019 at the age of 83. A Residence
Norwood.
She was the beloved wife of Bill Blankenship for 65 years,
loving mother of the late Larry (Sandra) Murray, Gary (Pandora)
Blankenship and Duncan Blankenship, adored grandmother of Scott and Brad
Murray, Nick, Brian and Amanda Blankenship, cherished great grandmother of 11 and
great great grandmother of 1, dear sister of Sonny Murray.
Funeral Service will be held at 1 pm, on Friday, November 29, 2019, at Naegele,
Kleb & Ihlendorf Funeral Home., where visitation will be begin at 11AM
until time of service. Burial will be held on Sunday, December 1st at 1PM at
Valley View Cemetery in Elk Valley Tennessee.
Hancock
2018, Findlay, Hancock
Co., OH, Obituary
The Courier, (Findlay, OH) - October 27, 2018
Jo Lynn Daugherty, 74, of Findlay passed away Tuesday, October 23,
2018 in Dayton, [Montgomery
Co., OH]. She was born on August 20, 1944.
She previously worked as a realtor for ReMax Realty and was the
president of the board at the Judson Palmer Home in Findlay.
Jo was preceded in death by her parents, Joseph Aikens and Marilynn (Trout)
McLeod and a brother, James Aikens.
She is survived by her two sons, Joel "Scott" (Miranda)
Fenton and Kurt (Nicole) Thomas; daughter,
Kelley (Jimmy) Blankenship; seven grandchildren; four
great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild.
A celebration of her life will be held from 3:00-5:00 p.m. Friday
November 2, 2018 at the Coldren-Crates Funeral Home.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Highland
+2018, Hillsboro, Highland
Co., OH, Obituary
The Times-Gazette, (Hillsboro, OH) - March 16, 2018
Thomas R. Mortimer, 85, of Hillsboro, formerly of Dayton, died
Thursday, March 15, 2018 at the V.A. Medical Center in Chillicothe, [Ross Co., OH]. He was born May 16, 1932 in Dayton, Ohio
the son of the late Samuel and Florence Harris Mortimer.
Mr. Mortimer had retired after twenty-five years of service with
the NCR Company as a tool and die maker. He had also worked for several years
at the V.A. Medical Center in Chillicothe. Mr. Mortimer was a Korean War
Veteran and Purple Heart recipient serving in the U. S. Marine Corps. He was a
member of VFW Post 9094.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife,
Patricia Hawker Mortimer in 1962; four brothers, Wyndham Mortimer (LtCol USAF,
Ret), Paul Mortimer, Clarence Mortimer (MSGT, USMC, Ret),
William Mortimer;
and one sister, Betty Blankenship.
He is survived by his three children, Claudia Mortimer of Xenia,
Timothy Mortimer of Hillsboro and Rebecca (Bill) Ruggles of Hillsboro; five
grandchildren; four great grandchildren; and one sister, Phyllis (Joe) Grisso
of Kentucky.
Services will be held 11 a.m. Saturday, March 24th at the Turner
& Son Funeral Home. Burial, with military honors presented by the Highland
County Veterans Honor Guard, will follow in the Prospect Cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2018, Hillsboro, Highland
Co., OH, Obituary
Coal Valley News (Madison, WV) - July 22, 2018
Robert Russell York, Jr., 68, of Hillsboro, Ohio, passed away July
19, 2018, after battling cancer at Christ Hospital in Cincinnati, [Hamilton Co., OH]. He was born November 27, 1949, in Logan,
WV, son of the late Robert Russell York, Sr. and Marzetta Lacy York.
Robert was a member of Hillsboro Freewill Baptist Church. He loved
the Lord and expressed it to everyone. Robert was a proud union worker for the
International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers for 42 years. He enjoyed
fishing, hunting and working with his hands. Robert was an avid Cleveland
sports fan. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather and brother who will
be sadly missed.
Surviving are his loving wife, Eva; two children, Christopher
(Stephanie) York and Shalissa (Joshua) York; two step children, Karly (Robert)
Darling and Chuck (Miranda) Day; 15 grandchildren; one great-granddaughter;
five sisters, Virginia Glasmyer, Barbara (Robert) Evans, Patricia (Cecil)
Burgess, Elizabeth Thompson and Priscilla (Ronald) Dixon; uncle, C. Everett
York; aunt, Pauline York; a host of nephews, nieces, great-nephews and great-nieces.
In addition to his parents, Robert was preceded in death by a sister, Redith Blankenship, and a brother, Vernon York.
A celebration of life will be held at Hillsboro Freewill Baptist
Church, 6360 US Hwy 50, Hillsboro, OH, on Tuesday, July 24, 2018, at 1 p.m.
with Pastor Richard Burns officiating.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Logan Co., WV,
Marriage; http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/va_view2.aspx?FilmNumber=571304&ImageNumber=100
James Lowell
Blankenship - Redith Frances York – 31Mar1967
S/o Ernest
Blankenship & Ellen Gibson, b.27May1939 – D/o Robert York & Marzetta
Lacy, b.06Jun1946
+2018, Hillsboro, Highland
Co., OH, Obituary
The Times-Gazette, (Hillsboro, OH) - August 28, 2018
Randall Wayne "Randy" Rogers, 58, passed away Monday,
Aug. 27, 2018. Randy was born Jan. 5, 1960 in Highland County, the son of the
late Sheriff Hugh R. Rogers and Patricia A. (Culp) Rogers of Hillsboro.
Randy attended Hills and Dales and retired after 40 years from the
High Co Work Shop in Hillsboro.
Besides his father, Randy was preceded in death by his
grandparents, Harold and Bessie Culp and Raymond and Elizabeth Rogers.
Randy is survived by his mother, Patsy Rogers of Hillsboro; sister, Sonya
(Rob) Blankenship of Hillsboro; nephew, R.
J. (Tiffany)Blankenship of Hillsboro; niece, Ashley
Blankenship of Hillsboro; uncles, Duane (Carol)
Rogers, Larry Rogers, Dee Dee (Janice) Rogers and David Rogers; aunts, Sandy
(Don) Anderson, Janet Greer, Jolene (Ray) Walker and Karen (Jim Brooks) Dreher;
great-uncle, Jr. (Rita) Jones; and several cousins and a host of friends.
Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 1 at the
Thompson Funeral Home in Hillsboro. Kraig Walker will officiate with burial to
follow in the Marshall Cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Robert John
Blankenship – b.12Feb1962 – Hillsboro, OH:
https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:K5WF-HRR
Relatives -
Ashley L. Blankenship, Linda L. Blankenship, Raymond D. Blankenship, Richard M.
Blankenship, Sonya Lynette Blankenship.
Hocking
2019, Gibisonville,
Hocking Co., OH, Obituary
The Logan Daily News, (OH) - March 18, 2019
Helen Marie Fiume, 84, of Gibisonville, passed away Thursday, March
14, 2019 at Grant Medical Center in Columbus,
[Franklin Co., OH]. She was born Sept. 11, 1934 in Hocking
County, Ohio, daughter of the late Merle and Mabel Bailey Stump.
She was married to the late Joseph S. Fiume, for 61 years, who
preceded her in death. Along with her husband and parents, Helen was preceded
in death by a son, Joseph L. Fiume; brothers, James, Merle Jr. and George
Stump; sister, Betty Yates.
She is survived by her daughters, Kathy (Rick) Carter of
Laurelville, Cindy (Tim) Chamberlain of Gibisonville, Karen (Greg) Reno of
Gibisonville, and Lisa (Mark) Harper of Carroll; nine grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; sisters, Opal Nutter of Columbus, Lavona Blankenship, Joyce (James) Frasure and Katherine
(Paul) Schrader, all of Logan; special sister-in-law, Colletta Stump; numerous
nieces and nephews.
Helen's wishes were to be cremated and no services will be held at
this time. Cardaras Funeral Home, 183 E. Second St., Logan.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2018, Logan, Hocking
Co., OH, Obituary
https://www.logandaily.com/obituaries/don-thompson/article_f83faf2d-3f00-5711-904e-28ed8821d856.html
Don Thompson, 81, of Logan, Ohio, passed away April 10, 2018 at
Pickering House in Lancaster, [Fairfield
Co.,] Ohio. He was born
Sept. 3, 1936 in Greendale, Ohio to the Rev. Jess and Minnie Thompson.
Don worked at Thompson Excavating, supervisor at Goodyear, Don’s
Grocery, drove a school bus for Starr Washington Schools, and last Riffle
Shell.
Don was preceded in death by his parents; wife of 43 years, Frieda
Thompson, who died on Dec. 26, 2013; twin step-daughters, Sheila Wolfinger and
Sherry Rozier; and siblings, Clifford Thompson, Denver Thompson, Robert
Thompson, Daisy Mount, Jessie Martin, Margrette James and Zelva Burtrum; and an
infant brother, Stanley Thompson.
Surviving are his children, James Thompson of Union Furnace, Barb
(Greg) Huston of Logan, Carla (Kevin) Dickerson of New Lexington, Deborah
(Jeff) Thompson of Logan, and Ronald (Daphene) Thompson of Logan; step-children, James Blankenship of Columbus, Paul Cyrus of Lancaster, Roy (Diane Adkins) Blankenship of Circleville, and Penny (Tom) Hines of Marietta; grandchildren, Heather B. Davies, Joshua
Tucker, Brian Tucker, Brandy L. Edgell, Shawn Tucker, Brittany Smith, Brandon
Thompson, and Chelsea Harder; great-grandchildren, Harlow, Jesse, Aiden,
Jagger, Jovie, Hunter, Faith, Paisley, Kayden, Bailey, Karley and Johnathon;
step-great-grandchild, Austin Culberston; and siblings, Wayne (Harriett)
Thompson of Logan, and Betty Johnson of Logan.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m., Saturday, April 14, 2018
at the Heinlein-Brown Funeral Home, Logan, Ohio with the Rev. King Kelly
officiating. Burial will be in Knollwood Cemetery, Logan, Ohio.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2018, Logan, Hocking
Co., OH, Obituary
Journal-News (Hamilton, OH) - July 13, 2018
Paula Marie (Esposito) Blankenship -Good-Inloes, Age 82, passed to her heavenly home
Wednesday July 11, 2018 in Logan, Ohio. She was born in Middletown, Ohio on
January 7, 1936,
She graduated from Fenwick High School in 1954. Paula was a loving,
committed Care Giver for several families for many years in the Middletown
area.
She was preceded in death by her parents Angelo and Carmela (Rossi)
Esposito, brothers, Dominic, John, Pat, and Hugo Esposito, and sister Dora Baudendistel.
Paula is survived by her daughter, Vicki (Larry) Neely; a son, Gene (Karla) Blankenship; 6, grandchildren, Garrett, A. J., and Kelcie Blankenship, Ryan, Chris and Eli Lovely and 4, great
grandchildren, close nieces, nephews and loving friends.
Funeral services are 1:00 pm Saturday at the Breitenbach Anderson
Funeral Home, with Reverend Claude Robold officiating. Burial
in Woodside Cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2018, Logan, Hocking
Co., OH, Obituary
The Logan Daily News, (OH) - July 19, 2018
Paul Edwin Cyrus Jr., 74, of Logan, Ohio passed away July 18, 2018
at Licking County Memorial Hospital, Newark,
[Licking Co.,]
Ohio. He was born Nov. 5, 1943 in Logan, Ohio to Paul and Frieda Cyrus.
Paul was a U.S. Army veteran; attended the Somerset Methodist
Church; attended the Salvation Army Adult Day Care; and formerly worked at
Goodyear in Logan, and CE Glass in Lancaster.
Paul was preceded in death by his father and stepmother, Paul and
Virginia Cyrus; mother and stepfather, Frieda and Don Thompson; grandson,
Alaxandar Hanson Cyrus; and sisters, Sheila Wolfinger and Sherry Rosier.
Surviving are his former wife of 22 years, Geraldine Cyrus of
Lancaster; children, Paul Cyrus III of Michigan, Rick Cyrus of Michigan, Ryan
Cyrus of Michigan, Bryan Cyrus of Chillicothe, Karena (Mike) Spring of
Thornville, Craig Cyrus of Newark, and Chad (Melissa) Cyrus of Zanesville;
several grandchildren, including Victoria Cyrus, Elizabeth Cyrus, Isabella
Cyrus, Bryan Cyrus II, Christopher Murphy, David Snyder Jr., Katlin Snyder,
Sandi McClain, Alanna Cyrus, Cara Zink, Eddie Zink, and Chad Cyrus Jr.; sister,
Penny (Tom) Hines; brothers, Roy and Jim Blankenship; special friends, Brenda Shook, and the
faculty at Liberty Home Health.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, July 21, 2018
at the Heinlein-Brown Funeral Home, Logan, Ohio. Burial will be in Knollwood
Cemetery, Logan, Ohio, where military graveside services will be conducted by
the Hocking County Honor Guard.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2019, Logan, Hocking
Co., OH, Obituary
Wayne Lee Guess Jr., age 57, of Logan, Ohio, passed away on
Tuesday, June 25, 2019 at The Pickering House in Lancaster, [Fairfield Co.,] Ohio. Born Dec. 4, 1961 in Nelsonville,
Ohio, he was the son of Lavona
Irene (Stump) Blankenship of Logan, and the late Wayne Lee Guess Sr.
Wayne was a 1979 graduate of Logan High School and a veteran of the
U.S. Army. He worked as a pipeline operator for Miller Pipeline. Wayne was also
a member of Logan Eagles #2168.
Besides his father, Wayne was proceeded in
death by his step-father, James Blankenship.
Besides his mother, Wayne is survived by one daughter, Serenity
Guess of Logan; two sons, Wayne Lee Guess III and Cody Guess, both of Logan;
several grandchildren; and two sisters, Regina A. (George E.) Conrad of Logan, and Debra S. (Richard) Gray of Chilhowie of
Virginia.
A funeral service will be held at 1 pm, on Friday, June 28, 2019,
at Roberts Funeral Home, Logan, Ohio with the Rev. Betty J. Brooks officiating.
Burial will follow in Knollwood Cemetery, Falls Township, Hocking
County, Ohio, where a military service will be conducted by the Hocking County
Honor Guard.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Logan, Hocking
Co., OH, Death; https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:VKV7-522
James
Blankenship – b. 25Nov1927, OH – d. 25May1990
+2019, Logan, Hocking
Co., OH, Obituary
The Logan Daily News, (OH) - July 10, 2019
James "Jim" Edward Frasure Sr., age 79, of Logan, Ohio,
passed away on Monday, July 8, 2019 at Grant Medical Center in Columbus, Ohio.
Born May 22, 1940 in Logan, he was the son of the late Charles Robert and
Audrey Alice (Helber) Frasure Sr.
James worked as a meat cutter for 46 years, most recently at Kroger
in Logan, in which he retired in 1998. He was a member and trustee of the
former Trinity United Methodist Church in Logan, as well as a member of the
Eagles. James was a collector and repairman of vintage and newer mowers.
Besides his parents, James was preceded in death by two sisters,
Connie S. Porter and Bonnie R. Potts; and brother, Charles Roberts
"Sonny" Frasure Jr.
James is survived by his loving wife, Joyce Ann (Stump) Frasure;
two sons, James Edward (Denise) Frasure Jr. and Jeffrey Allan Frasure, both of
Logan; one daughter, Julienne (Frasure) Ludwig of Logan; eight grandchildren;
eight great-grandchildren; one brother, Woodrow L. (Brenda) Frasure of Logan;
one brother-in-law, Ron Potts of Logan; five sisters-in-law, Opal Nutter of Columbus, and Lavona Blankenship, Katherine (Paul) Schrader, Angelika
Stump, and Coletta Stump, all of Logan; and several nieces and nephews.
A funeral service will be held at 11 am, Friday, July 12, 2019, at
Roberts Funeral Home, 60 West Hunter Street, Logan, Ohio with Pastor Michael W.
Sigler officiating. Burial will follow in New Fairview Memorial Gardens,
Good-Hope Township, Hocking County, Ohio.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Holmes
2019, Millersburg, Holmes Co., OH, Obituary
The Daily Record, (Wooster, OH) - October 25, 2019
Robert Lewis Spahr, age 88, of Millersburg, Ohio passed away Friday
morning, October 25, 2019, at Sycamore Run Nursing Home, Millersburg, Ohio
following a period of declining health. He was born February 18, 1931, in
Holmesville, Ohio and was the son of Mentor and Lucy (Patterson) Spahr.
Robert was a Car Salesman. He owned and operated Holmes Auto Sales
for 25 years. He also worked for Borg-Warner and the Timken Company. Robert was
a member of the Millersburg First Christian Church. He was a veteran of the
Korean War, serving in the US Army. Robert was a member of the American Legion
and the breakfast morning crew at Birdie's and Rodhe's. He enjoyed Civil War
and World War II history, hunting, trapping and the outdoors. Robert loved
traveling and spending time with his grandchildren.
Robert was preceded in death by his parents and four siblings,
Frank Spahr, Evelyn Shenk, Earl Spahr and Herbert Spahr.
Robert married Patricia Ann Fisher, November 21st, 1958, she
survives. Surviving in addition to his wife Patricia are two daughters and
their spouses, Connie (James) Magee of Grove City, Ohio and Cindy (Don) Weiss
of Edison, Ohio; five grandchildren,
Molly (Taylor) Blankenship, Michael Magee, Colleen Magee, Emma (Justin) Beck and
Nicholas Weiss; one great-grandson, Daniel Beck; and numerous nieces and
nephews.
Graveside services will be 11 am, Tuesday at Oak Hill Cemetery,
Millersburg, Ohio with pastor Matt Rowe officiating.
Military rites will be conducted by the Killbuck VFW and the Millersburg
American Legion.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Huron
+2018, Norwalk, Huron
Co., OH, Obituary
Norwalk Reflector (OH) - April 6, 2018
Sharon Kay Blankenship, age 67, of Norwalk, passed away Thursday, April 5, 2018 at her
residence. She was born March 16, 1951 in Lousia, KY to the late Kermit Miller and Sophie Hazel
Wallace Miller.
She was a member of the Trinity Temple in Milan and enjoyed
spending time with her family.
She is survived by her husband,
Jack Blankenship of Norwalk; daughter, Wendy Santiago (Bill Hartsock) of Tiffin;
sister, Patty (the late Ralph) Bryant of Norwalk; and a niece, Lori (Chris)
Robuck of Norwalk.
Funeral service will be 11:30am. Monday in the
Norwalk Funeral home, with Pastor Don New officiating. Burial will
follow at Woodlawn Cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Jack Duff
Blankenship – b.31May1951 – Huron, OH: https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:KRLQ-KVG
Relatives -
Sharon Kay Blankenship, Wendy Blankenship.
2018, Norwalk, Huron Co., OH, Obituary
Norwalk Reflector (OH) - November 25, 2018
Sharon A. Stoll Brutsche, age 75, of Norwalk, passed away on Friday,
November 23, 2018 at Stein Hospice in Sandusky, Ohio. She was born March 23,
1943 in Norwalk, Ohio to the late Carl and Viola (nee Souslin) Stoll.
She was a graduate of St. Paul High School and a member of St. Paul
Catholic Church. Sharon worked for 25 years at the former T&A Supermarket,
later known as Food Town. She was also a successful realtor with Caldwell
Banker Routh Realty and Mike Myers Century 21. Sharon was a member of the OAR
and NAR (Realtor's Associations). Additionally, she belonged to the VFW
Auxiliary, American Legion, Eagles Auxiliary, Amvets of Sandusky and the
Knights of Columbus in Norwalk. Her greatest joy was spending time with her
grandchildren and great grandchildren. She also enjoyed gardening,
birdwatching, gambling and her daily sister visits.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Joseph Brutsche
(1998); son, Richard A. Osborn; grandson, Kyle Osborn; brothers, Carl, Robert
and Donald Stoll and sister, Rose Dailey.
Sharon is survived by her son Gerald (Jean) Osborn; daughter, Deborah Blankenship; 10 grandchildren; 26 great grandchildren; sisters, Diane
Holbrook and Ruth Blanton; numerous nieces and nephews and great nieces and
nephews.
A memorial gathering will be held at Walker-Eastman-Heydinger Funeral
Home, 98 W Main St, Norwalk, on Wednesday November 28, 2018 from 5 to 7 pm.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2018, Willard, Huron
Co., OH, Obituary
Norwalk Reflector (OH) - January 13, 2019
Teddy Joe Johnson, age 44, resident of Willard, passed away on
Friday, January 11, 2019 at his residence. He was born July 22, 1974 to Diana
(Vance) Vanderpool and the late Quinton Johnson.
Teddy was a graduate of Willard High School. He loved cooking,
fishing, spending time with friends and family, but most
of all Teddy loved helping people. He spent a lot of time on Kelleys Island
where he will be truly missed. All who knew him, loved
him.
He was proceeded in death by his father, Quinton Johnson; maternal
grandmother, Charlotte Vance; paternal grandfather, Willis Hicks; brother, John
Vanderpool; cousin, Danny Vance II.
Teddy is survived by his mother and Pops, Diana and Roy Vanderpool;
brothers, Steven (Heather) Johnson, Joshua Vanderpool; nephew and nieces,
Wyatt, Katie, and Max; Sisters, Delana (Mike) Lichoff, Tonya (Jason) Westbrook,
Angela (Darin) Hershiser; many nieces and nephews; maternal grandfather, Thomas
Vance; paternal grandmother, Gladys Hicks; uncles, Danny (Sherri) Vance, Tommy
Joe Vance, Tommy (Crystal) Vance; aunt, Sandra (Brandt) Morgan; great aunt, Christine Blankenship; aunt, Sherri Dotson.
The funeral service will be at 7:00 pm, on Tuesday, January 15,
2019, Elder Ray Vanderpool to officiate the service.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Knox
+2019, Danville, Knox Co.,
OH, Obituary
The Independent Herald, (Pineville, WV) - September 24, 2019
Sharon Ruth Wilson Addair of Danville, OH, passed from this life
and awoke in the presence of her Lord on September 21, 2019. Sharon was born
March 25, 1947, in Justice, West Virginia, to Mary Susie Wilson. She was raised
by her parents, John and Octavia Wilson.
She graduated from Gilbert High School. After high school, she
worked at Peak Ford in Gilbert, WV. She worked at Nationwide Insurance until
she married. She was a farm wife for many years. She worked for Purdy Sand and
Gravel, Cooper Energy, B&J Drilling, Addair & Son Drilling, and the
Knox County Career Center, from which she retired after 24 years of service.
She was preceded in death by her parents, John and Octavia Wilson;
her mother, Susie LeFevers; her sisters,
Thursa Blankenship and Evelyn Wilson; and her brothers, Amos
Wilson, Richard Wilson, Johnny Keith LeFevers, Timothy LeFevers and Sammy Cox.
She is survived by her husband, Arnold Addair, whom she married
November 29, 1969. She is also survived by her only child, Adam, his wife,
Billie Jo (Sheldon), and grandchildren, Samantha, Mackenzie, Austin, and Kellyn
Addair. Also living are Sharon's sisters, Loretta (Dennis) Lawson, Lucy (Roy)
Lester, Karon (Lester) Carlson, Kathy (Frank) Ruloff, and Annette (William)
Hawks, and her brothers, Thomas (Linda) Wilson and Rodney (Linda) LeFevers,
sisters-in-law, Ruby Wilson and Catherine Smith-Wilson, as well as many beloved
cousins, nieces, nephews, and in-laws.
Graveside service will take place at 11 am, Wednesday, September
25, at Workman Cemetery, SR 62, Danville. Matt
McManaway will officiate. The Fischer Funeral Home in
Danville.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Jackson
2018, Jackson, Jackson Co., OH, Obituary
Vinton County Courier (McArthur, OH) - July 26, 2018
Terry D. Osborne, 78, of Jackson, passed away Wednesday, July 25, 2018, at
Jenkins Care Community, Wellston, [Jackson Co., OH]. He was born on
Sept. 1, 1939 to the late Aubrey and Eleanor (Cherrington) Osborne. This was
the same day that Germany invaded Poland and started World War II.
Terry grew up on Keystone Furnace Road, attended Lick Elementary
School and graduated from Jackson High School with the Class of 1957. Terry
learned to be a mechanic as a teenager and worked at various places before
settling at Barnett International truck dealership for 15 years. In 1979, at
the age of 39, Terry started his own business, Osborne Equipment Service,
repairing diesel semi trucks and trailers. In 1994, Osborne Equipment Service
became the first business to build in the Sarah-James Industrial Park in
McCarty Lane.
In 1998, Terry was honored by the Jackson Area Chamber of Commerce
as Entrepreneur of the Year. He was honored by the Jackson Apple Festival
Committee as Grand Marshal for the 2017 festival. His hobbies have included
camping, motorcycle riding, boating, competitive
target shooting, and tinkering with riding lawn mowers
In 1959, Terry married the late Regina (Staten) and together they
raised six children who survive;
Denise Brown (Eric), Lisa Oberholzer (Larry), Terry "Dean" II (Joyce
Kuhn), Patrick (Mechelle Mullins), Julie Osborne and Shawn (Beth Turner- Blankenship). Also surviving are 14 grandchildren and
seven great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held Monday, July 30, 2018 at 1 p.m. at
the Lewis & Gillum Funeral Home of Jackson, with Pastor Stan Howard
officiating. Burial will follow in Fairmount Cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2018, Oak Hill, Jackson
Co., OH, Obituary
Gallipolis Daily Tribune (OH) - January 17, 2018
Debra E. Polcyn, 64, Oak Hill, (formerly of Gallipolis) passed away
Monday, January 15, 2018 in Ohio State University Medical Center, Columbus, [Franklin Co., OH]. She was the daughter of the late Roy W.
and Eleanor J. (Northup) Neal. Born March 2, 1953 in
Gallipolis.
She was a 1971 graduate of Gallia Academy High School, Gallipolis.
She attended Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Pomeroy, and St. Louis Catholic
Church, Gallipolis.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two sons:
Timothy Polcyn and Adam Polcyn and a daughter,
Rachael Polcyn Blankenship.
Debra leaves behind to cherish her memory her husband of forty-five
years, Daniel Polcyn, and their children: Daniel Polcyn II, Portsmouth; Matt
(Raymond Clark) Polcyn, Grove City; Paul (Erin) Polcyn, Bidwell; Nate Polcyn,
Oak Hill and Thomas Polcyn, Gallipolis; grandchildren: Stephanie and Madeleine
Polcyn; Tanner Dennison, Hannah Polcyn; Jennah Polcyn and Leah Polcyn. She is
also survived by her sister, Pat Petrie, Gallipolis; and nieces and nephew:
Susan Haft, Sandy Petrie Forgey and Steve Petrie.
Private Graveside services will be conducted at the convenience of
the family in St. Louis Catholic Cemetery, Gallipolis.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Jefferson
+2018, Toronto, Jefferson
Co., OH, Death
http://www.tributes.com/obituary/show/Dale-Guy-Blankenship-106055511
Dale Guy Blankenship,
September 19, 1948 - April 28, 2018, Toronto, Ohio
Arrangements are in the care of the Clarke Funeral Home, Toronto,
OH. To honor Dale's wishes he will be cremated and there will be no visitation
or service.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2018, Toronto, Jefferson
Co., OH, Obituary
http://www.clarkefuneralhome.com/notices/Dale-Blankenship
Dale Guy Blankenship, Sr., age 69 of
Toronto, OH passed away Saturday, April 28, 2018 at the Allegheny General
Hospital, Pittsburgh, [Allegheny Co.,] PA. He was born
September 19, 1948 in Steubenville, OH.
Dale served his country in the Vietnam
War in the U.S. Marine Corps. He was a member of the Toronto American Legion
Post # 86 and the Disabled American Veterans.
Dale was preceded in death by his father,
Oris
Lee Blankenship and a sister, Ruth Ann Bell.
He is survived by his wife, Rae Lynn
(Fullerton) Blankenship of Toronto, OH; son, Dale Guy (Chante)
Blankenship, Jr. and daughter April Lee Blankenship all of Toronto, OH; grandchildren,
Dezirae and Daymien Blankenship; mother, Mary Alice
(Barkus) Blankenship of Toronto, OH; brother, William (Catherine) Blankenship and sister, Janet (Michael) Groman
all of Toronto, OH.
Arrangements are in the care of the
Clarke Funeral Home, Toronto, OH. To honor Dale’s wishes he will be cremated
and there will be no visitation or service.
Lake
2019, Willowick, Lake Co., OH, Death
The Plain Dealer,: Web Edition Articles (Cleveland, OH) -
April 8, 2019
A Maple Heights man is charged in a deadly crash that occurred
early Sunday on Interstate 90 in Cleveland. Christopher Jackson, 36, is charged
with aggravated vehicular homicide, aggravated vehicular assault, receiving
stolen property, operating a vehicle while impaired, marijuana possession and a
marked lanes violation in the crash, the Highway Patrol said Monday.
Jackson was driving a Kia Sportage just before 3 am, when it
drifted into the berm and struck a father and son who were standing on the
shoulder on I-90 eastbound near Eddy Road, the Highway Patrol said. The father
and son were among a group trying to load a damaged 2000 Mercury Grand Marquis
onto a 2001 Dodge Ram pickup with an attached trailer, the Highway Patrol said.
James Blankenship,
56 [1963], of
Willowick, died after being struck by the Kia, the Highway Patrol said. His
26-year-old son was seriously hurt and taken to University Hospitals. The Kia
eventually came to a rest in the center lane on I-90. Jackson suffered minor
injuries and was taken to University Hospitals, the Highway Patrol said.
Bratenahl police officers were called to the scene to investigate
the crash. While they were at the scene, another eastbound car rear-ended a
Bratenahl police cruiser that had its lights on, the
Highway Patrol said The cruiser then struck two other vehicles in traffic. A
Bratenahl officer who was in the police cruiser was treated and released from a
hospital. The Bedford woman who was driving the car that struck the police
cruiser was also taken to a hospital for treatment.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Lawrence
2018, Chesapeake, Lawrence
Co., OH, Obituary
Published in The Herald-Dispatch on Jan. 18,
2018
Renea Blankenship,
49 [1968], of
Chesapeake, Ohio, wife of Jim Damron, died Jan. 15 at St. Mary's Medical
Center.
She was an employee at Heartland of Riverview.
Visitation will be 6-8 p.m. Thursday at Hall Funeral Home and
Crematory, Proctorville, Ohio; burial at White Sulphur Springs. ehallfuneralhome.com.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2018, Chesapeake, Lawrence
Co., OH, Obituary
The Herald-Dispatch, (Huntington, WV) - October 17, 2018
Ronald Lee Kelley, 81, of Chesapeake, Ohio, went home to be with
the Lord on Friday, October 12, 2018, in the Emogene Dolin Jones Hospice House,
Huntington, [Cabell
Co.,] WV, surrounded by
his family, after a long battle with Parkinson's disease. Ron was born May 27,
1937, in Wayne, WV, son of the late Wayne "Cute" Kelley and Erie Blankenship Kelley.
Ron was a 1955 graduate of Huntington East High School. He retired
from Ashland Oil/Marathon No. 2 Instrument Shop. He is an eight-year Air Force
veteran, member of the American Legion Post 640 in Chesapeake, OH, and the
South Point Masonic Lodge No. 496. He attended St. Paul Lutheran Church in
Huntington.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his
brothers, Paul Kelley and Willis (Sharon) Kelley.
He is survived by his loving wife of 59 years, Lisa Kelley;
daughter, Diane Kelley of Cincinnati, OH; son, Brian (Liz) Kelley of Columbus,
OH; nephew, Wayne (Diann) Kelley of Huntington, WV; niece, Tina (Sam) Hott of
VA; several great-grand-nieces; and a great-grand-nephew.
A memorial service will be held 1 p.m. Friday, October 19, 2018, in
the mausoleum of Highland Memorial Gardens, South Point, OH, with Pastor Kevin
Mackey officiating. Proctorville VFW Post 6878 will conduct military graveside
rites. Burial will follow. Hall Funeral Home and Crematory,
Proctorville, OH.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2019, Chesapeake, Lawrence Co., OH, Obituary
The Herald-Dispatch, (Huntington, WV) - November 21, 2019
Shawn Jeffrey Cheek, 46, of Chesapeake, OH, husband of Nicole
Blankenship "Stormy" Cheek, died Thursday, November 14, 2019, at the Emogene Dolin Jones
Hospice House, [Huntington, Cabell Co., WV], after a short battle with cancer. He was
born June 17, 1973, in Huntington, a son of Myra Lynn Cardwell Cheek of
Huntington and the late Phillip Fanning Cheek.
Jeff obtained an Associate Degree from Marshall University in
Electronics, and was working as a project manager for the past 10 years at
Netranom, a telecommunications business in Hurricane, WV. He attended New
Baptist Church and the church provided in-home services for him during his
sickness. Jeff was a great man who loved his family, friends, Mustangs and
guitars.
In addition to his wife and mother, survivors include his brother
and sister-in-law, Philip Jeremy and Crystle Cheek, and their children, Andrew,
Victoria and Demian Cheek; his mother-in-law,
Pattie Blankenship; lifetime friend and co-worker, Chris
Knight; and numerous lifelong friends and schoolmates.
Stormy would like to offer a special thanks to his special friend
and boss, Scott Edwards and his wife Danielle, of Hurricane, and a special
thank you to the owners, co-workers and clients of Lee David Salon for all
their love and support during his illness.
Funeral services will be conducted 7 pm, Friday, November 22, 2019,
at Chapman's Mortuary with Pastor Trent Eastman officiating.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2018, Ironton, Lawrence
Co., OH, Obituary
The Ironton Tribune, (OH) - February 12, 2018
Roy Junior Jackson, 81, of Ironton, passed away Friday, Feb. 9,
2018, at Our Lady of Bellefonte Hospital in Russell, Kentucky. The Ironton
native was born April 22, 1936, a son to the late Roy and Hazel (Driscoll)
Jackson.
Mr. Jackson was a 1954 graduate of Dawson-Bryant High School. Roy
went on to work as an operator at Aristech in Ceredo-Kenova, West Virginia,
where he retired in 2001 after more than 25 years of service. He was of the
Methodist faith. He also loved to watch the Cincinnati Reds, work on puzzle
books and garden.
In addition to his parents, Roy was preceded in death by a son,
Larry Jackson.
He is survived by his wife of 51 years, Aletha "Louise"
Turley Jackson, of Ironton. In addition to his wife, Roy is survived by nine
children, Brenda (Timothy) Stapleton, Terry Jackson, Rick Collins, Dreama
Jackson, Roy "Eddie" Jackson, Jimmy (Debbie) Jackson, Greg (Cathy)
Jackson, Randy Jackson and Aloura (Papaw's baby) Jackson, all of Ironton; a
special mother in-law, Addie Blankenship; 20 grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren;
and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Tuesday at Phillips Funeral Home,
Ironton, with pastor Travis Jackson officiating.
Burial will follow at Langdon Cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2018, Ironton, Lawrence Co., OH, Obituary
The Ironton Tribune, (OH) - February 26, 2018
Donna Wilson Callicoat, 79 of Ironton, passed away Friday, Feb. 23, 2018. She was born
Aug. 20, 1938, a daughter of the late Joseph and Nellie Blankenship.
After graduation from Dawson Bryant in 1956, Donna worked at
Kresge's for a short period of time before being employed at the Lawrence
County Treasurer's office. She worked at the Lawrence County Treasurer's office
for seven years before she left to become a mother and homemaker. Donna
attended the Kelley's Bridge Independent Baptist Church the last several years
of her life.
She was preceded in death by her first husband, Dunfee Wilson, her
second husband, Dale Callicoat, a sister,
Betty Jo Blankenship, and a special friend and caretaker, Bill
Rowe.
She is survived by a son, Mark Wilson, of Ironton; two
granddaughters, Amanda (Joe) Fraley, of Coal Grove, and Ashley (Brandon)
Heighton, of South Point. Also, four great grandchildren, Ella and Easton
Fraley, and Brynleigh and Brigham Heighton; a brother, Kenneth
(Brenda) Blankenship , of Proctorville; a sister,
Linda Colville, of Ironton; a sister-in-law,
Lovetta Stephenson, of Lousiana; and a brother-in-law, Gary Wilson, of
Virginia. Survivors also include three nephews,
Kenneth Blankenship II, Steve Diamond and Randy Colville; three
nieces, Barbara Cecil, Carma Lynn Russo and Gail Harbour; and three local
cousins, Mariam Thomas, Janice Heaberlin and Jane Morris.
Funeral services will be 1 p.m., Wednesday at the Tracy
Brammer-Monroe Funeral Home, 518 South 6th Street, Ironton, with Brother John Blankenship officiating.
Burial will follow in Woodland Cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2018, Ironton, Lawrence
Co., OH, Obituary
The Ironton Tribune, (OH) - April 28, 2018
Richard Oney, 89, of Ironton, passed away peacefully at his home Friday,
April 27, 2018. Mr. Oney was born Oct. 23, 1928, in Raceland, Kentucky, a son
of the late Kenneth and Ethel (Mitchell) Oney.
Mr. Oney attended Raceland schools and was a retired trackman for
C&O Railroad. Mr. Oney was an honorary board member of Christian Faith
Outreach, where he was a faithful member. He was an avid knife collector and
well known for being "Pap" to many others.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Susan White Oney. In addition
to his wife and parents, he was preceded in death by five brothers, Ishmael,
Bobby, Henry, Glen and Clifford Oney; three daughters, Nancy Conn, Lilly Gee
and Pauline Dickerson; and two sons, Tom Moore and Richard Moore.
He is survived by four daughters,
Peggy Ison, Jane Oney Blankenship and Ruby Kerns, all of Ironton, and Betty Browning, of
Wayne, West Virginia; brother, Billy Oney; as well as 120 grandchildren, in
which he enjoyed being an active part of their lives.
Funeral service will be 1pm Monday at Christian Faith Outreach
Church, Ashland, Kentucky, with pastor Gene Easterling
officiating. Burial will follow in Woodland Cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2018, Ironton, Lawrence
Co., OH, Obituary
The Ironton Tribune, (OH) - August 25, 2018
Genevieve Allen Howard, 81, of Ironton, passed away Friday, Aug.
24, 2018, at her residence. Mrs. Howard was born Sept. 12, 1936, in Lawrence
County, a daughter to the late Harvey Ferguson and Inez Blankenship Cremeans.
Mrs. Howard was a graduate of Hanging Rock schools. She was a
former activity director for Sunset Nursing Center. She was a standing member
of Campbell Chapel Church. Mrs. Howard enjoyed spending time with her family
and was a very loving mother and grandmother.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her
granddaughter, Christina Rae Burns; three sisters, Betty Ferguson, Linda
Cremeans and Sarah Horn; and six brothers, Ronnie Cremeans, Charles Cremeans,
Donald Cremeans and David Cremeans, Dan Ferguson and Jim Ferguson.
She is survived by her children, Donna (Tim) Farley, Wanda Riffe,
Harold "Bill" Allen and Michael (Sandy) Allen; her grandchildren, Amy
(Dave) Alfrey, Brad Allen, Douglas Riffe, Joshua Allen and Dakota Allen; and
her great-grandson, Kristopher Cade. She is also survived by two sisters, Mazie
Cremeans and Ruby Delong; and one brother, Chester Cremeans; as well as many
nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be 1 p.m. Monday at the Tracy Brammer-Monroe
Funeral Home, Ironton, with pastor Bob Bradley
officiating. Burial will follow in Woodland Cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2019, Ironton, Lawrence Co., OH, Obituary
The Daily Independent, (Ashland, KY) - February 26, 2019
Carla Jean Harper, 61, of Ironton, passed away Sunday, February 24,
2019 at her residence. The Lawrence County native was born August 13, 1957, a
daughter of the late Charles Fredrick Sr. and Doris Ruth Kellogg Harper.
Carla was a graduate of Rock Hill High School and a homemaker. She
was a member of the Family Life Worship Center in Ironton.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two sisters, Mary Jane Blankenship and Rosealie Mulkey; a brother, Charles "Pete" Harper,
Jr.; and a sister-in-law: Chaucey Harper.
She is survived by three sisters, Rita F. Harper, Donna K. Bledsoe
both of Ironton, and Vivian (Jerry) Brooks of Coal Grove; two brothers, John
(Sandy) Harper of Ashland, Ky., and Roy Harper of Ironton.
Funeral services will be 1 pm, Thursday, February 28, 2019 at
Phillips Funeral Home, 1004 South Seventh Street, Ironton, Ohio with Pastor
Todd Munson officiating. Burial will follow in Hecla Cemetery. Phillips Puneral Home.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2019, Ironton, Lawrence Co., OH, Funeral
The Herald-Dispatch, (Huntington, WV) - March 23, 2019
Betty Blankenship,
89, of Ironton, widow of Curtis Blankenship, died March 20 in King's Daughters Medical
Center, [Ashland, Boyd Co., KY].
Funeral service will be noon Tuesday, Slack and Wallace Funeral
Home, South Point, Ohio; burial will follow in Hecla Cemetery, Ironton.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2019, Ironton, Lawrence Co., OH, Obituary
https://www.slackandwallace.com/obituaries-2/?id=682
Betty Blankenship, 89, of Ironton,
OH passed away Wednesday, March 20, 2019 at King’s Daughters’ Medical Center in
Ashland, [Boyd Co.,] KY. Betty was born in Scioto County, OH July 27,
1929, daughter of the late Samuel E. and Laura Riddlebarger.
Betty was previously employed by The
Selby Shoe Factory, Portsmouth, OH and Wilson’s Sporting Goods, Ironton,
OH. She attended the Kelley’s Bridge
Independent Baptist Church of Ironton, OH.
In addition to her parents, Betty was
preceded in death by her husband, Curtis Blankenship; a brother,
Elmer (June) Riddlebarger; three sisters, Helen Murphy, Faye Riddlebarger and
Emma Jean Webb; a daughter and son-in-law, Pam and Clyde
Littlejohn; two step-daughters, Louise Noe and Rosemary Dillon; and step-son,
Joe (Sonny)
Blankenship.
She is survived by two sons, John (Donna)
Blankenship of Kitts Hill, OH, Jeff (Modena Grigsby) Blankenship and daughter,
Laura
Jean
Moore, both of Ironton, OH; a step-son, Jim Blankenship of Colorado; and
a step-daughter, Carolyn Bailey of Nevada. Betty leaves behind several grandchildren,
great grandchildren and great-great grandchildren. Especially close to her were Darcy Smith,
whom she helped raise and niece, Laura Kay (Jim) Falter, who often surprised
her with boxes of goodies and flowers.
In addition, she is survived by several nieces and nephews, including
Art (Patty) Murphy and family.
Funeral service will be 12:00 pm,
Tuesday, March 26, 2019 at Slack and Wallace Funeral Home, South Point, OH with
Rev. Leon Dalton officiating. Burial
will follow at the Hecla Cemetery.
+2019, Ironton, Lawrence
Co., OH, Obituary
The Ironton
Tribune, (OH) - April 4, 2019
Pastor Willard Thomas Blankenship; 66 of Ironton, died April 3, 2019, at the Hospice Care Center in Ashland, Kentucky
Graveside services will be held at 1 pm,
Saturday in the Vernon Cemetery with Rev. Blevins and Rev. Jiles officiating. Brown's Funeral Chapel,
2427 S. 11th St, Ironton, OH, 45638.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2019, Ironton, Lawrence
Co., OH, Obituary
https://www.brownfuneralchapel.org/notices/PastorWillard-Blankenship
Pastor Willard Thomas Blankenship; 66 of Ironton,
Ohio gained his wings and was reunited with his Almighty god and family on
April 3, 2019, leaving from the Hospice Care Center in Ashland, [Boyd Co.,] Kentucky. He was born August 15, 1952, a
son of the late Thomas Blankenship and the late Dorothy Rickman Blankenship.
He was the Pastor of Mt. Olive Community
Church of Blackfork, Ohio and a loving husband and father. He loved to sing and
preach the word of god and to see souls saved. Willard traveled all over the
tri state are singing gospel music with the Blankenship family.
In addition to his parents he was
preceded in death by a son; Brian Blankenship, and a sister.
He is survived by his wife of 20
years, who he married on September 19, 1998, Roena Blankenship, 2 daughters;
Victoria
Blankenship, Annette Blankenship, a brother, George Blankenship, 2 sisters,
Charlene Morrison, Carol Maddox, 7
grandchildren, several great grandchildren and a host of family and friends.
Grave side funeral services will be held
at 1:00 pm, on Saturday April 6, 2019, in the Vernon Furnace Cemetery, with
Rev. Delbert Dixon and Rev. Kenny Jiles officiating.
2019, Ironton, Lawrence
Co., OH, Obituary
The Ironton Tribune, (OH) - June 20, 2019
Dana Jean (Rodehaver) King, 81, of Ironton, passed away Saturday,
June 15, 2019, at UK Medical Center, Lexington,
[Fayette Co.,]
Kentucky. She was born in Ironton on Jan. 2, 1938, to the late Homer and
Dorothy Ackinson Rodehaver.
Dana was a graduate of Ironton High School and was a self-employed
hairdresser in Ironton for many years. She enjoyed spending her days drawing
and coloring and cherished the time with her family, especially her
grandchildren. She was of the Baptist faith.
She was also preceded in death by her husband, James B. King. In
addition to her parents she was preceded in death by a daughter; Janice Marie
King.
She is survived by a son, James D. (Connie L. Newcomb) King of
Ironton; a sister, Rosie Blankenship of Ironton; a brother; Jim (Saundra)
Rodehaver of Ironton; a grandson, Jason King of Cincinnati; a granddaughter;
Kelli King of Columbus; several great-grandchildren; and a close friend, Jodi
Rowe Collins of Ironton.
Funeral services will be held at 1 pm, Friday, at the Tracy
Brammer-Monroe Funeral Home, 518 S. 6th Street. Ironton.
Interment will follow in Woodland Cemetery, 824 Lorain St, Ironton.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2019, Ironton, Lawrence Co., OH, Obituary
The Herald-Dispatch, (Huntington, WV) - September 6, 2019
Mary Kathleen McGuire Blankenship, 91 [1928], of Ironton, Ohio, died Sept. 4, 2019.
She was a homemaker and widow
of Cecil Blankenship.
Funeral service will be 11 am, Monday, at Tracy Brammer Monroe
Funeral Home; entombment at Highland Memorial Gardens.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2019, Ironton, Lawrence Co., OH, Obituary
https://www.tracybrammerfh.com/obituary/kathleen-blankenship?lud=7A67B40F4251BCA0C37D4DFDE2E69F6F
Mary Kathleen McGuire Blankenship, 91, of Ironton,
OH passed away in her home on Wednesday, September 4th, 2019. She was born
November 20, 1927 to the late John and Nora Runyon McGuire.
Kathleen was a life long member of
Leatherwood Missionary Baptist Church, a graduate of Kitts Hill High School and
recipient of the DAR award. Kathleen was a homemaker and enjoyed working in her
flowers and gardening.
Preceded in death by her parents and husband
of 54 years, Cecil Blankenship; a brother: Warren (Marie) McGuire; three sisters:
Oma (Emmitt) Alfrey, Beulah (Luther) Humphreys, and Dorothy (Johnny) Gallaher;
A brother-in-law: Larry Bryant; a son-in-law: Homer Lee; and a great
granddaughter: Aloura Griffith.
She is survived by five children: Mike (Cathy)
Blankenship, Larry (Donna) Blankenship, Kathy Lee, Fred (Nancy) Blankenship, and Cindy (Steve) Lambert;
ten grandchildren: Jennifer (James) Griffith, Robert Blankenship, Keri Blankenship, Jami (Jeremy)
Henry, David Lee, S Sgt. John Blankenship, Julie (Brian) Skaggs, Mary (Joe) Ferguson, Nathan
(Holly) Lambert, and Martha (Matt) Wilson. Sister: Edith Bryant;
brother-in-law: James Dilley; sister-in-law: Maxine Blankenship; and twenty-one
great grandchildren.
Funeral services will be 11 am, Monday,
September 9, 2019, at the Tracy Brammer-Monroe Funeral Home, 518 South 6th
Street, Ironton, OH with Pastor Mike Huff officiating. Entombment will follow
at Highland Memorial Gardens, South point, OH.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2018, Pedro, Lawrence
Co., OH, Obituary
The Ironton Tribune, (OH) - October 27, 2018
Harley VanMeter, 96, of Pedro, passed away Thursday, Oct. 25, 2018,
at Community Hospice Care Center in Ashland,
[Boyd Co.,]
Kentucky. The Lawrence County native was born May 1, 1922, the son of the late
Ted and Adeline Blankenship
VanMeter.
Harley was a graduate of Aid High School and a U.S. WWII veteran.
He was a former coremaker for Dayton Malleable, retiring in 1980 after 38 years
of service. He was a member of Oakland Chapel Church in Kitts Hill and was an
Aid Township Trustee for 32 years. Harley was also a member of the Republican
Central Committeemen for more than 50 years.
He was also preceded in death by his wife, Helen V. Pennington
VanMeter, who passed away in June of 1994. In addition to his wife and parents,
he was preceded in death by a daughter, Dottie VanMeter Fuggett; four sisters,
Emogene Brumfield, Gladys Caldwell, Dorothy Mootz and Ermalee Shue; and three
brothers, Melvin VanMeter, Burton VanMeter and Eugene VanMeter.
He is survived by a daughter, Terri (Bill) Brown, of Clairmont
County; two granddaughters, Lisa (Matt) Massie, of Pedro, and Hollie (Marty)
Wilson, of Ironton; two grandsons, Aaron (Laura) Brown and Gabe (Holly) Brown,
both of Clairmont County; great-grandchildren, Lucas Massie, of Pedro, Dylan Carpenter,
of Ironton, Harley Carpenter, of Ironton, and Marlie Wilson, of Ironton; and a
neighbor and best friend, who was loved like a daughter, Vicki Ellis. Her
loving, generous and caring heart allowed him to stay in his home to the end.
Funeral services will be 11 am Monday at Phillips Funeral Home,
Ironton, with pastor Lennie Campbell officiating.
Burial will follow in Oakland Chapel Cemetery, Kitts Hill.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2019, Proctorville,
Lawrence Co., OH, Obituary
The Herald-Dispatch, (Huntington, WV) - April 1, 2019
Paul Ray Butcher, of Proctorville, OH, passed away in his sleep Friday,
March 29, 2019.
Paul retired from USPS after 34 years of service and also retired
from Allegiant Airlines as a manager after 10 years of service.
He leaves behind the love of his life, his wife, Melany Napier-
Butcher. Also left to grieve are his children, daughter, Nancy
(Rick) Blankenship; granddaughter, Tori; daughter, Susan (Michael) Sadler; grandson, Isaac; son, Paul
Edward Kyle (Beth) Butcher; and their children, Grace, Silas, Elise and Adalyn,
aka Papa's "Cutie Pie." Paul also leaves behind his brother, Joe
Butcher; wonderful friends and Harley buddies, Jay, Steve, Scott, Frank, Larry
and several others. He also leaves behind a host of family and friends that
loved him dearly and will miss him.
A memorial service be at 7:30 pm, Monday,
April 1, 2019, at Schneider-Hall Funeral Home in Chesapeake, Ohio, with his
lifelong friend Rick Gue, Pastor Rob Jones and Pastor Steve Willis officiating.
His wishes were to be cremated and taken back to the place he loved spending
time with his family and friends, Holden Beach, NC.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2019, Proctorville, Lawrence Co., OH, Obituary
The Herald-Dispatch, (Huntington, WV) - April 6, 2019
Rhonda Thompson Lucas, 57, of Proctorville, Ohio, has gone home to
be with Jesus on Wednesday, April 3, 2019, at UK Medical Center, Lexington, [Fayette Co.,] KY, and is resting in his arms. She was
born May 30, 1961, in Huntington.
She was employed by AEP for nearly 30 years, and she loved her AEP
family. She attended Crown City Community Church.
She was preceded in death by maternal grandparents, Charles and
Celestine Henderson; paternal grandparents, Vernon and Hazel Thompson; and
stepfather, Gene West.
She is survived by two daughters,
Lori Beth Graham and Kristen Michelle (Joseph) Blankenship; mother, Nancy Henderson West; father, Jerry (Lisa) Thompson; four
grandchildren, Makiah, Elijah, Malia and Annalise; one brother, Randy (Sara)
Thompson; two sisters, Gena (Chad) Henderson and Angela (David) Ridenour;
numerous nieces, nephews, family and friends; beloved dogs, "Charlie"
and "Bentley"; and her special group of friends, "The Forever
Friends."
Funeral service will be conducted 3 pm, Saturday, April 6, 2019, at
Hall Funeral Home and Crematory, Proctorville, Ohio, by Pastor Randy Thompson.
Burial will follow in Miller Memorial Gardens, Miller, Ohio.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2019, Proctorville, Lawrence Co., OH, Obituary
The Herald-Dispatch, (Huntington, WV) - May 4, 2019
David L. McAllister, 87, of Proctorville, Ohio, died May 2, 2019.
He was born December 25, 1931, in Powellton, Fayette County, West Virginia. An only son of the late Marion McAllister and Viola Persinger
McAllister.
Dave served in the United States Marine Corps from 1950-1953. He
was a career employee with the Telecommunications Department of Columbia Gas
Transmission, having worked in Prestonsburg, Kentucky; Huntington, West
Virginia; and Sugar Grove, Ohio, over a span of 38 years. During his life he was
a member of the Emmanuel, St. Luke, Faith and Community of Grace United
Methodist Churches in Huntington.
He was preceded in death by his only sister, Charlotte (Charles)
Poynter of Chesapeake, Ohio, and son-in-law, Gregory Hinerman of Huntington,
West Virginia.
He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Libby Blankenship McAllister; children, Mark (Sharon) McAllister of
Dickson, West Virginia, Lisa (Greg) Brooks of Pickerington, Ohio, Vikki Bland
of Fairlawn, Ohio, Cheryl Hinerman of Huntington, West Virginia; and nieces,
Beth (Harold) Finley of Chesapeake, Ohio, and Susan Delker Grauel (Bill) of
Towson, Maryland. He and Libby shared the great joy of eight grandchildren and
eleven great-grandchildren, Matthew (Stephanie) McAllister (Landon and Peyton)
of Columbus, Ohio, Aaron McAllister of Las Vegas, Nevada, Candace (Ted) Russell
of Frisco, Texas, Eric (Tasha) Brooks (Harvey) of Pickerington, Ohio, Jaclyn
Pounds (Jackson and Gavin) of Reynoldsburg, Ohio, Christina (Jason) Weiss
(Nathan and Sophia) of Pepper Pike, Ohio, Gabriel (Rebekah) Hinerman (Charlotte
and Savannah) of Louisville, Kentucky, and Brook (David) Mentink (Daniel and
Henry) of Fenton, Missouri.
A graveside memorial service for family is being planned. www.chapmans-mortuary.com.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2019, Proctorville, Lawrence Co., OH, Obituary
The Herald-Dispatch, (Huntington, WV) - October 16, 2019
Maxine Hannon, 83,
of Proctorville, Ohio, passed away peacefully Sunday, October 13, 2019, at
Concord Nursing Home in Wheelersburg,
[Scioto Co.,]
Ohio, her home for the past three years. She was born on November 9, 1935, in
Sweetland, WV, to the late Seybert
and Reba Mae Cooper Blankenship.
Maxine always had a smile on her face and looked at the good in
all. She enjoyed working and retired from the J C Penney Distribution center.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her loving
husband, Albert H. Hannon; her sister,
Thelma Jordan, and three brothers, Eugene, Leo and Charles Blankenship ; niece, Mary Ann Copeland, and nephews, Jack Blankenship , Billy
Blankenship and Danny Jordan.
She is survived by her dear sister-in-law,
Mary Blankenship of Kistler, WV; nephews, Dickie (Cheryl) Blankenship of Loganville, GA, Michael (Melissa) Blankenship of Clemons, NC, Harold (Peggy) Blankenship of
Gastonia, NC, Charles E. (Christine) Blankenship of Kingston, OH; nieces, Donna Jean Gist of Cincinnati, OH,
Brenda Jordan of Huntington, WV, Lynda Jordan of Barboursville, WV, and Kim
(Chris) Tipton of Kistler, WV; great-niece, Amy (Andy) Heimbach of
Wheelersburg, OH; great-nephew, Charles E. (Angela) Blankenship of
Ashville, OH; and many other great-nieces and great-nephews; her special
great-nephew, Jax Tipton; great-great-niece, Lyndsay Heimbach; and
great-great-nephew, Cooper Heimbach; and her wonderful caregivers and friends
at Concord Nursing Home.
Funeral services will be at 12:30 pm, on Thursday, October 17,
2019, with Pastor Harold Blankenship officiating at the Oliver-Cheek Funeral
Home, 420 W. Main St., Ashville, OH, with burial to follow at Reber Hill
Cemetery, Ashville.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2019, South Point, Lawrence Co., OH, Obituary
Addie Madeline Turley Blankenship, 92, of South Point, Ohio, passed away Sunday, November 24, 2019,
at Harbor Healthcare in Ironton, [Lawrence
Co.,] Ohio. She was born
March 15, 1927, in Lincoln County, WV, the daughter of the late Hoy and Della
Murphy Pennington.
She was a member of Sunrise Church of the Nazarene.
She was the widow of
Everett Turley and Bobby
Blankenship. She was preceded
in death by two brothers, Hurshel and William Pennington; sister, Kathleen
Johnson; son-in-law, Roy Junior Jackson; grandchildren, Brenda Stapleton and
Larry Jackson; and great-grandchildren, Timothy Stapleton Jr and Brittany
Elaine Webb.
She is survived by two daughters, Eva (Jay) Dingus and Louise
Jackson, both of Ironton, Ohio; and son, Randy (Sharon) Turley of South Point,
Ohio. She is also survived by 12 grandchildren, Terry Jackson, Traci Webb,
Marty (Gloria) Webb, Dreama Jackson, Eddie Jackson, Jimmy (Debbie) Jackson,
Greg (Cathy) Jackson, Randy Jackson, Nathan (Tiffani) Turley, Emily Turley,
Aloura Jackson and Dallas Turley; several great-grandchildren and
great-great-grandchildren; as well as several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held at 11 am, Wednesday, November 27,
2019, at Slack and Wallace Funeral Home, South Point, Ohio, with Pastor Gary
Henry officiating. Burial will follow at Langdon Cemetery, Getaway, Ohio.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2018, Willow Wood, Lawrence Co., OH, Obituary
The Ironton Tribune, (OH) - December 13, 2018
Frances Lee Newsome, 84, of Willow Wood, departed this life on
Monday, Dec. 10, 2018, at home. She was born Aug. 4, 1934, in Belo, West
Virginia, eldest daughter of the late John Ooten and Vicie Dempsey.
She was a member of Mount Pleasant Freewill Baptist Church.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her
husband, Willie Carmen Newsome.
She is survived by her children,
Ronnie (Pam) Newsome, Teresa
Blankenship and Kinberly
(Larry) Baisden; grandchildren, Josh (LeeAnn) Blankenship , Phillip (Shuo) Blankenship , Jessica (Jack) Vance, Derek Newsome, Isaac (Xiny) Baisden and
Ashley (Dave) Knipp; great-grandchildren,
Julian and Darian Vance, Cheyenne
Blankenship , Emily Blankenship , Jonathan and James Vance, Liam Newsome
Lafferty and Grayson Knipp; siblings, Ebbie Adkins, Elvina Shipman, Deanna
Dempsey, Sherry and Merle Dempsey, and Freddie and Debi Dempsey; and several
nieces and nephews.
Funeral service will be 2 p.m. Friday at Hall Funeral Home and
Crematory, Proctorville, with pastor Larry Casteel
officiating. Burial will follow in Mt. Pleasant Cemetery, Scottown.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Licking
2019, Newark, Licking Co., OH, Obituary
Published in the Advocate on May 24, 2019
Rodney Dean Blankenship, 54, 08May2019,
Newark
Criss Wagner
Hoskinson Funeral Home.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Logan
2018, DeGraff, Logan
Co., OH, Obituary
The Sidney Daily News, (OH) - June 18, 2018
Michael D. "Batman" Keaton, 70, of DeGraff, passed away
at 3:29 pm. on Saturday, June 16, 2018, at Springfield Regional Medical Center
in Springfield, [Clark
Co.,] Ohio. He was born in
Kalamazoo, Michigan, on Jan. 18, 1948, to the late Lee Calvin and Thelma Irene
(Sherman) Keaton.
Mike attended Renewed Strength Church in Urbana and had worked as a
printing press operator at International Paper in Kalamazoo, Michigan. He was a
very generous person who enjoyed cooking was very competitive in sports.
In addition to his parents, Mike was preceded in death by a son,
Michael Keaton Jr.; and a sister, Carolyn Smith.
On May 15, 1972, Mike married the former Vicki Strayer in Augusta,
Michigan and she survives, along with their daughter, Crystal Keaton; two
brothers, Lee Keaton and Arlis (Cynthia) Fleshman; five nephews, Randy Blankenship,
Richard Mission, Tyler Mission, Peter Keaton and Jeffery (Jodi) Waters; and
three cats, Mandy, Ollie and Ora Jean.
Pastor Mark Hackworth will officiate a
funeral service at 10 a.m. on Friday, June 22, 2018, at the Daring &
Sanford Funeral Home, 210 W. Hayes St., DeGraff, Ohio. Burial will follow in
Greenwood-Union Cemetery in DeGraff, Ohio.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Lorain
+2018, Columbia Station, Lorain Co., OH, Obituary
Gertie M. Blankenship (nee Crockett), age 83 [1935]. Passed
away June 13, 2018.
Beloved wife of the late
Burley; mother
of Lonnie (Eileen), Tonya
Blevins, Natalie Healy and the late Lawrence, Earl and Harold; grandmother
of 10; great-grandmother of 8; great-great-grandmother of 2; step-grandmother
of 3; sister of Robert, James and Verle Crockett; aunt and great-aunt of
many.
Friends may call at Chambers Funeral Home of Berea, 86 Adalbert St.
(one block north of Bagley off Front St.), Sunday 4-7pm Interment Greenhills
Memory Gardens, Cedar Bluff, Virginia.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Lucas
2019, Holland, Lucas
Co., OH, Obituary
The Blade, (Toledo, OH) - October 13, 2019
Nancy A Wretschko, 97, of Holland, Ohio, passed away October 5,
2019. Born July 26, 1922, in Richmond, Virginia.
Nancy was a substitute teacher for the Washington Local Schools for
15 years at Whitmer High School. She was a volunteer and member of the St.
Luke's Hospital Auxiliary for over 50 years. Nancy was an avid reader of books
and the Toledo Blade. She loved to play bridge and enjoyed her friends. She
loved life.
Nancy was preceded in death by her husband, Richard J. Wretschko.
Surviving are her daughters, Jane Mort of Powell, OH, Ellen (Mark)
Hitchins of Sewickley, PA; son, Richard (Juli) Wretschko of Monument, CO; grandchildren, Abigail (Tom) Blankenship, Amanda
Webb, Lauren Wretschko, Andrew Yunker; and great-grandchildren,
Briley Webb and Jack
Blankenship; cousins, Lu
Soukup, Wilmington, DE, Mac Angell, Richmond, VA; niece, Susan Angell,
Washington, DC; along with many dear nieces and nephews across the country.
A memorial service will be held on Saturday, November 2, at 2 pm,
in the St. Luke's Hospital Auditorium. Bersticker Scott
Funeral Home.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2018, Oregon, Lucas
Co., OH, Death
http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/name/James-Blankenship-obituary?pid=188759203
James A. “Jim” Blankenship, age 56 years, of Oregon, OH, passed away April 13, 2018.
Newcomer Funeral Home - Northwest Chapel,
Toledo, OH. As
published in The Blade
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2018, Oregon, Lucas
Co., OH, Obituary
http://www.newcomertoledo.com/Obituary/156346/James-Blankenship/Toledo-Ohio
James A. “Jim” Blankenship, age 56, of
Oregon, passed away Friday, April 13, 2018 at home. He was born September 11,
1961 to Luther and Sue (Wheeler) Blankenship in Toledo.
Jim was a graduate of Northwood High
School in 1979. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army. Jim enjoyed working on cars,
he loved the outdoors, riding motorcycles, camping, watching NASCAR and
spending time with his family.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded
in death by his siblings, Greg, Cindy and Luther Jr.; and special friend, Carol Ayers.
Jim is survived by his sons, Greg (Jessica) and James (Mandi) Blankenship; and their mother,
Nancy Blankenship; grandchildren,
Hayden, Jase, EJ, and Lilly; sisters, Sue (Steve) LaGrange and Lee Blankenship; and many
nieces, nephews, cousins and dear friends.
Memorial Services on Friday, at 4:00pm,
April 20, 2018, Newcomer – Northwest Chapel, 4150 W. Laskey Rd., Toledo.
+2018, Toledo, Lucas
Co., OH, Obituary
Published online
on Apr. 2, 2018 courtesy of Sujkowski
Funeral Home Northpointe
Herman E. Blankenship Sr., age 88, of Toledo, passed away peacefully at home on Monday,
April 2, 2018. He was born March 4, 1930 in Pulaski TN to Ruffus Howard and Nellie (Brown) Blankenship.
Herman worked for Ohio Bell and later AT&T as a lineman and in
cable protection, retiring in 1977. He was a proud WWII Veteran of the US Army.
An avid fisherman in his youth, Herman also loved going to Casinos - in Toledo
as well as in many other cities. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather,
great-grandfather and family man who will be dearly missed.
He was preceded in death by his parents; and brothers, Howard and Thomas Blankenship.
Herman is survived by his devoted wife of 68 years, Neva
“Pauline” (Morey) Blankenship;
daughters, Peggy (Joe) Slawinski and Judith Lowrey; son, Herman (Kim) Blankenship Jr.; grandchildren,
Nicole Slawinski, Chad (Alemenia “Ali”) Slawinski, and Jody (Barb), James
(Melonie) and Joshua (Mellisa)
Blankenship;
great-grandchildren, Michael, Nathan, Aubrey, Carsyn, Sidney, J.J. and River; sisters, Evelyn
Skidmore and Nellie Anne Stacks; brother, Larry
(Jonell) Blankenship; and many
nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews.
The Funeral Service will be Friday at 10 a.m. in the Sujkowski
Funeral Home Northpointe, 114 E. Alexis Rd. with Herman’s nephew, Ron Nausbaum
presiding. The Northwood Honor Guard
will conclude with Military Honors in Restlawn Memorial Park.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2019, Toledo, Lucas Co.,
OH, Obituary
The Blade, (Toledo, OH) - August 18, 2019
Delbert Lee Blankenship, age 83, of Toledo, OH, passed away August 10, 2019, at Ebeid
Hospice Pro Medica. He was born in Galia Co., OH, to Henry Raymond and Hazel Blankenship. Delbert was self-employed all his life
and was licensed in Heating, Air Conditioning, Plumbing and Hydronics.
Preceded in death by his brother, Ray; and sister,
Minnie.
Delbert is survived by his loving wife of 66 years, Juanita
A. (Rybak) Blankenship; son, Delbert Ray Blankenship; sister, Arlene Dykeman; and brother, Ronald M. Blankenship.
Services will be private.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2019, Toledo, Lucas
Co., OH, Obituary
The Blade, (Toledo, OH) - August 30, 2019
Billy "Bill" Ray Lucas, age 59 of Toledo, passed away
unexpectedly on Monday, August 26, 2019 at home. Bill was born on February 5,
1960 in Toledo, Ohio, one of three children from the union of the late Cecil
and the late Violet
(Blankenship) Lucas.
Bill was a graduate of Springfield High School, graduating with the
class of 1979. Bill supported his family as an auto mechanic, working for
various shops in the Toledo area. Most recently he has been employed by DC
Autocare in Sylvania, where he has been a hardworking mechanic for more than
ten years.
In addition to his parents; he was preceded by his sister: Brenda
Brown. To cherish his memory, Bill leaves his three children; Cecil
"Eddie" (Erin) Lucas of Portage, Indiana, Carson Lucas of Toledo and
Courtney (Brent) Lucas- Simmons of Maumee; sister: Carla (Harold) Burleson of
Liberty Center; grandchildren: Jordyn, Parker, Chancelar, Molly, Choalsen,
Miriam, Jacob, Margaret, and Mabel; and many loving niece and nephews.
A memorial celebrating his life will begin at 4:00 pm, Saturday,
August 31, 2019, at Holland Free Methodist Church, 6605 Angola Road, Holland,
Ohio, with Pastor Keith Simpson officiating. Neville-Shank
Funeral Home, 7438 Airport Highway, Holland (419) 865-8879.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2019, Toledo, Lucas Co., OH, Obituary
https://www.sujkowski.com/notices/Neva-Blankenship
Neva "Pauline" Blankenship, age 86, of Toledo, passed away at home on Friday, November
22, 2019. She was born on January 2, 1933, in Lamar, MO, to George and Edna
(Mallard) Morey.
Neva's places of employment included Craft Master, Ransom &
Randolf, and Ameristop - where she worked for 25 years in the Deli Department
and made the best subs. She retired at age 82. Neva grew up on a 5 acre farm in
Missouri and loved it. She was a phenomenal cook, with gravies being her
specialty. Her mashed potatoes and gravy were the best - ever! A loving wife,
mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, she will be dearly missed by her
family and many friends.
Neva was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Herman E.
Blankenship Sr.; sisters,
Maxine Obert, Alice Rosetta Rall and Reba Lucille Fanning; and brother, Lauren
Edward Morey.
Neva is survived by her son,
Herman (Kim) Blankenship Jr.; daughters,
Peggy (Joe) Slawinski and Judith Lowrey; grandchildren, Jody and Barb Blankenship , James and Melanie Blankenship , Joshua and
Melissa Blankenship , Nicole Slawinski and Chad (Alemenia "Ali")
Slawinski; great-grandchildren, Carsyn, Sydney, J.J., River, Michael, Nathan,
and Aubree; sister, Gloria May McCully; and brother, Franklin Earl Morey.
The Funeral Service will be Saturday at 10:30 am, Sujkowski Funeral
Home Northpointe, 114 E. Alexis Rd. with Rob Nusbaum presiding. Interment will
follow in Restlawn Memorial Park.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Madison
+2018, Mount Sterling, Madison Co., OH, Obituary
Published in The Columbus Dispatch on Oct. 24,
2018
Geraldine Blankenship, 72, of Mt. Sterling, passed away Monday, October 22, 2018 in Mt.
Carmel West (ER) Columbus, [Franklin Co., OH]. She was born September 2, 1946 in Floyd
County, KY.
Preceded in death by her parents John and Myrtle (Yates) Fannin, husband Bobby Blankenship, sisters Kathryn, Brenda, and Bonita, brothers John Lee and
Beryl C., children Bobby (Tina) Blankenship, Teresa Blankenship, Chris (Karen) Blankenship, Melissa Blankenship, Brett Blankenship (fiance'
Christina).
She loved spending time with her 7 grandchildren and 3
great-grandchildren. They were the love of her life. Numerous
nieces and nephews.
A Funeral service will be held at 1 pm, on Thursday, October 25,
2018 at the Porter-Tidd Funeral Home, Mt. Sterling. Rev. James Blankenship officiating
with the interment following in Pleasant Cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2018, Plain City, Madison Co., OH, Obituary
The Columbus Dispatch, (OH) - November 15, 2018
Dorothy R. Blankenship, age 75, of Plain City, went to be with our Lord Wednesday
morning, November 14, 2018. Born April 20, 1943 in Cleveland,
Ohio.
She was a member of Christian Life Church, Plain City. Her greatest
joy in her life was her family and the love they shared.
Preceded in death by parents Donald and Dorothea
(Hunter) Smith, husband of 54 years Arvil D. Blankenship, 2014, 2 sisters
and 1 brother.
Survived by loving children,
Robert (Mari) Blankenship , Arvil Lee (Becky) Blankenship , Robin (Jimmie) Loy, Janet (Terry) Yates; adoring grandchildren,
Amethyst (Aaron) Frost, Robert
(Marissa) Blankenship , Andrea
(Hunter) Collier, Deidra
Blankenship and Cory (Cecily) Blankenship , Seth (Stephanie) Blankenship , Zach (Jessica)
Blankenship , Jimmie (Kristi)
Loy, Jeremiah (Amanda) Loy, Joseph (Morgan Pennington) Loy, Jacob (Abby) Yates,
Joshua (Leanndra) Yates; darling great-grandchildren,
Sapphire Frost, Callen and
Camilla Blankenship , Xander and Raea
Blankenship , Teagin and
Kember Loy, Bodhi Loy, Emmett Loy, Penelope Yates, Theodore and Gabriella
Yates; faithful friendly companion, Baby Cakes; special friend, Rosemary
Alband.
Celebration of Life Service at 7 pm, Saturday, November 17, 2018,
Ferguson Funeral Home, 202 E. Main Street, (St. Rt 161W), Plain City. Pastor Bud Mulford officiating.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Mahoning
2018, Youngstown, Mahoning
Co., OH, Obituary
Charleston Gazette-Mail (WV) - July 11, 2018
Mathew Todd Fleming Miller, 23, of Youngstown, OH, formerly of
Boynton Beach, FL, and Cross Lanes, WV, departed this world for a celebratory
meeting with his Lord and Savior on Saturday, July 7, 2018. He was a loved son,
brother, grandson, uncle and friend. He was born October 11, 1994, in
Charleston, WV.
He loved sports and was a big WVU, Dallas Cowboys and Red Sox fan.
He was loved by many and to quote a friend of his Femi Borisade, "best
style greatest smile, but nothing topped your beautiful spirit."
Among those waiting to welcome him to his eternal celebration are
his grandparents Hobert and Odell Fleming, his Uncle Tracy Miller, and cousins
Brandi Fleming and Andrew Hunter.
Those left to cherish his memory are his mother and step-father,
Sherrie and Jamie Jones; his father, Todd Miller; brother, Michael (Carlee
Myers) Miller; sisters Mikayla Miller and Asyiah Jones; grandparents, Anna Lynn
and Joseph Aloia, and Tom and Barbara Miller; his nephew and the light of his
world, Jaden Shafer; Aunt Linda (Jack) Vance, and Uncles Kenny (Shelia) Fleming, Geoff (Rachael) Blankenship, Tom (Nikki) Miller, Tim (Nicole) Miller and Troy Miller; and two
cousins who were more like brothers, Kyle Fleming and Clay Miller, as well as
many other friends and family.
He may be gone, but will never be forgotten. His love will continue
to live on in those that he loved.
A celebration of his life will be held this Thursday, July 12, from
6 to 8 p.m. at Barlow- Bonsall Funeral Home, 1118 Virginia St., Charleston, WV.
Funeral service will be at 2 p.m. Friday, July 13, at The Bible Center Church,
100 Bible Center Drive, Charleston WV, with the Reverend Matt Friend
officiating. Serving as pallbearers are Chad Riggleman, Josh Shiltz, Trent
Stowers, Corey Tornes, and Benji Davis. Honorary pallbearers due to active
military service, are Bradley Davis and R.C. Cole
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Marion
+2018, Marion, Marion
Co., OH, Obituary
Published in the Marion Star on July 11, 2018
Hazel Marie Blankenship, age 90, passed away on June 23, 2018 at Willow Brook in Delaware, [Delaware Co.,] OH. She was born January 08, 1928 to the
late Charles Blankenship and Dovie Long in Marion, OH.
Memorial service for Hazel will be held on July 14, 2018 at 10:30
AM at Oakland United Methodist 835 Bellefontaine Ave., Marion, OH 43302. Full
obituary can be found at www.efs-hughesallen.com.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Meigs
2018, Middleport, Meigs
Co., OH, Obituary
The Daily Sentinel, (Pomeroy, OH) - July 11, 2018
Charles Harrison Burton, 78, of Middleport, passed away on Monday,
July 9, 2018, at his residence, after a short battle with cancer. He was born
on May 27, 1940, in Middleport, to the late Sidney and Catherine (Searles)
Burton.
He worked as a truck driver and a car detailer before retiring. He
served in the United States Army as an infantryman, 2nd Armored Division. He
loved bowling, fishing, and talking with friends and family. He never met a
stranger.
He is survived by his children, Kathy (Chris) Sikorski, Charlevoir,
Mich., Leslie (Tim) Everson, Naples, Fla., Robert (Dawn) Delahunt and, Ramona
Gail Spencer; 10 granchildren; eight great grandchildren; step-children, Andrew
(Meghan) Blankenship, Alabama,
April Starcher, Middleport, and Sarah Blankenship ;
seven step grandchildren; fiance, Kathy Lemley; brothers, Fred (Shirley)
Burton, Huber Heights, Danny (Sally) Burton, Middleport, Billy (Linda) Burton,
Oklahoma; ex-wife, Bonnie Bruner, Naples Fla.; several nieces and nephews and
great nieces and great nephews.
A memorial service will be held on Saturday, July 14, 2018 at 11:30
a.m. at the Anderson McDaniel Funeral home in Pomeroy with Pastor Neil Tennant
officiating.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2019, Reedsville, Meigs
Co., OH, Obituary
The Daily Sentinel, (Pomeroy, OH) - April 1, 2019
David McCoy, 62, of Reedsville, Ohio, passed away Friday, March 29,
2019, at the Holzer-Meigs Emergency Department in Pomeroy, [Meigs Co.,] Ohio. He was born June 30, 1956, in
Stockbridge, Mich., son of Edna Cole McCoy and the late Jack L. McCoy.
David was preceded in death by his father, Jack L. McCoy; a son, Brandon McCoy;
and a sister, Stella McCoy Blankenship.
In addition to his mother, David is survived by a son, Jeremy
McCoy; a brother, Jeffrey McCoy; and a sister, Sandra Bright.
Funeral services will be held at 3 pm, Tuesday, April 2, 2019, at
White-Schwarzel Funeral Home in Coolville, Ohio. Burial will follow in the
Pleasant Grove Cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Miami
2018, Piqua, Miami
Co., OH, Obituary
Piqua Daily Call (OH) - August 28, 2018
Louis Milton Hughes, 82, of Piqua, passed away at 3:49 a.m. Sunday, Aug. 26,
2018, at Upper Valley Medical Center, Hospice Care Unit, [Troy, Miami
Co., OH]. He was born on Feb. 9, 1936, in Sidney, Ohio, the son of the
late John Taylor and Mary Catherine (Stengel) Hughes.
Louis was retired from Orr Felt Co. in Piqua, where he worked his
entire career. In his spare time, he enjoyed fishing, and more than anything
else, he loved to spend time with his grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by six brothers and five sisters.
Louis is survived by two daughters,
Mary (Wade) Blankenship of Bradford, and Annette Hughes of Piqua;
five grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; nine great-great-grandchildren; one
brother, Chester "Chet" (Patsy) Hughes; and two sisters, Dorothy
Burton and Ruth Ludwig.
Funeral services will be held Thursday, Aug. 30, 2018, at 12 p.m.
at Cromes-Edwards Funeral Home, 302 S. Main Ave., Sidney, with Pastor Earnie
Jones officiating. Burial will follow at Graceland Cemetery in Sidney.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Wade Alan
Blankenship - b.27Sep1958 – Bradford, OH: https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QJHZ-JK1H
Relatives -
Mary L. Blankenship.
+2018, Piqua, Miami
Co., OH, Obituary
Piqua Daily Call (OH) - September 11, 2018
Estalene Jones, 80,
of Piqua, passed away at 3:28 a.m. Monday, Sept. 10, 2018, at Koester Pavilion
[Troy, Miami Co., OH]. She was born June 26, 1938, in Mingo
County, WV, to the late Howard
and Emma (Thompson) Blankenship.
Mrs. Jones was an extremely active member of Mid-County Church of
Christ. She was involved with the Golden Climbers at the church and enjoyed
attending their pot luck dinners. She worked for many years for Copeland
Corporation, from which she retired. She then found her calling working as an
independent in home health caretaker. She loved taking care of her friends and
family from the church. She enjoyed gardening and canning.
She married Edward Jones Sept. 21, 1957, in Richmond, IN. He
preceded her in death Feb. 9, 2007. She was also preceded in death by a son,
John Jones; a grandson, John Matthew Jones; a granddaughter, Elizabeth Carr; a brother, Billy Ray Blankenship; and a sister, Ila Cisco.
Survivors include a son, Jimmie (Kimberly) Jones of Covington; four
grandchildren, Justin, Jeremy, Dustin, David; nine great-grandchildren,
Courtney, Jacob, Brysen, Trevor, Summer Dawn, Autumn Mae, Kaylee, Reece, Mason;
six sisters, Dorothy Fitch of Piqua, Betty Smith, Ruth Estepp, Judy (Ray) Kennedy all of Matewan, WV, Opal Thacker
of Williamson, WV, Tennie (Gene) Clemons of Hardy, KY; and one brother, J. P. (Jean) Blankenship of Matewan, WV.
A service to honor her life will begin at 2 p.m. Thursday, Sept.
13, 2018, at the Jamieson & Yannucci Funeral Home with Ralph Royse
officiating. Burial will follow at
Forest Hill Cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2018, Troy, Miami
Co., OH, Obituary
Troy Daily News (OH) - January 9, 2018
Lois Jane (Weaver) Martin passed on in peace at the Troy Center nursing home in Troy,
Ohio on the morning of Sunday, December 31, 2017. She was 89 [1928].
She will be best remembered for her kindness, devotion to God,
gregarious flair for the dramatic, and her general feistiness.
She has left this world to rejoin her eldest daughter, Kendra
(Martin) Long, as well as her husband Hershel Martin, who has likely swept her
off her feet again, this time to join him in Heaven on what would have been
their 72nd New Year's Eve wedding anniversary. We love the three of you and
look forward to joining the celebration when the time comes!
Given her penchant for medical professionals, she has chosen to
donate her body to science to benefit the medical community of Wright State
University. As such, no public ceremony has been planned. However, family and
friends will gather at a later date to commemorate her memory and celebrate her
life.
She is survived by her daughters
Kathy (Martin) Blankenship of Pensacola, FL and Karla (Martin)
Manning of Troy, OH, and her son Kip Martin of Morristown, NJ, as well as eight
grandchildren and eleven great grandchildren.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2019, Troy, Miami Co.,
OH, Obituary
Published in Troy Daily News from Feb. 27 to
Feb. 28, 2019
Alyce Jayne Blankenship, age 83 of Troy, passed away Monday, February 25, 2019 at her
residence. She was born on September 18, 1935, in Wellston, Ohio to the late
Sam and Mary (Clark) Pittenger.
Alyce married Lloyd G. Blankenship on December 3, 1955, and he survives. She
graduated from Wellston High School. She had been employed by Troy City Schools
and was a member of First United Church of Christ in Troy.
Alyce was preceded in death by her brother, Mike Pittenger.
Alyce is also survived by one son
and daughter-in-law, Scott
(Becky) Blankenship of Gig
Harbor, Washington; one daughter and
son-in-law, LuAnn (Greg) Adkins of Tipp City; one brother
and sister-in-law, Steve (Bev) Pittenger of Fletcher; two sisters-in-law,
Sharon Pittenger of Lees Summit, Missouri, and Margie Hammond of Jackson, Ohio;
two sisters, Shelba Johnson of Troy and Peach Pittenger of Bellevue,
Washington; and two grandchildren, Isabella and Sienna Blankenship.
Memorial service will be held at a later date. Fisher-Cheney
Funeral Home, Troy, OH
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Lloyd G.
Blankenship – b.17Aug1934 – Troy, OH: https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:KRYG-69C
Relatives -
Alyce Jayne Blankenship, Rebecca A. Blankenship, Scott Blankenship.
Montgomery
2019, Centerville, Montgomery Co., OH, Obituary
Dayton Daily News (OH) - May 12, 2019
Marjorie Sue King, Age 80 of Centerville passed away Wednesday May
8, 2019 at Hospice of Dayton, [Montgomery
Co., OH]. She was born
February 11, 1939 in Detroit, [Wayne Co.,] Michigan to Ronald William and Grace
Eleanor Ouimet.
She was preceded in death by her parents and her husband of 53
years Dallas King and a brother William Ouimet. She is survived by her 4
daughters, Cheri (Andy) King-Leakas, Cindy (Tim) Bloomingdale, Sandra (Kevin)
Kress, and Susan (Will) Harris; 3 siblings, Thomas Ouimet, Nancy Charboneau, and
Larry Ouimet; grandchildren, Amanda
(Chris) Sparks, Ryan Hughes, Shanon
(Rob) Blankenship, Allyson
(Owen) Spackman, Joshua (Melanie) Bloomingdale, Brian Kress, Jennifer Kress,
Chris Harris and 6 great-grandchildren. Marjorie was a 53 year member of First Baptist
Kettering.
Funeral Service 10 am, Saturday, May 18, 2019, at First Baptist
Kettering 3939 Swigart Rd Beavercreek, Ohio, 45440, Dr. Chad Keck officiating.
Burial in David's Cemetery. Tobias Funeral Home-Far Hills.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2019, Englewood, Montgomery Co., OH, Obituary
Dayton Daily News (OH) - March 29, 2019
Hobert Robbins, Jr., 77, of Englewood, passed away Tuesday, March
26, 2019, in his residence. He was born on July 12, 1941 in Caryville, Tennessee
the son of Thomas & April (Blankenship) Robbins.
He retired from General Motors after over 35 years.
He was preceded in death by his parents and wife Carol Robbins.
He is survived by his son Paul Robbins (Jennifer Hart); daughter
Paula (David) Schneider; grandchildren Ashlyn Robbins, Brianna Schneider and
Kalynn Schneider; brother James (Marlene) Robbins; sisters Emma Sue (Johnny)
Letner and Mary Alice Woods and his nieces and nephews.
A funeral will be held on Tuesday April 2, 2019, at 1:00 pm, at the
Blessing-Zerkle Funeral Home, 11900 N. Dixie Dr., Tipp
City. Burial will follow in Forest Hills Memorial Gardens, Tipp City.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2018, Germantown, Montgomery
Co., OH, Obituary
Dayton Daily News (OH) - July 12, 2018
Joseph W. Hembree, Sr., Age 84, of Germantown, OH, passed away,
July 10, 2018 at home surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Red Lick,
KY, on June 26, 1934 to the late Olivia Mae (Taylor) and Edward Hembree.
He retired from Franklin Box Board after more than 30 years of
service. He enjoyed fishing, hunting and gardening; but most of all Joe loved
his family and his best buddy "Tanner".
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by 2 sons,
Joseph W. Hembree, Jr. and Carl Edward Hembree; and a grandson, Jacob Daniel
Hembree.
He is survived by his wife
of 21 years, Leona L.
(Blankenship) Hembree; his
children, Annie (Jeff) Donson, Donna (Pastor Chris) Tannreuther; Frank (Kay)
Hembree and Ron (Peggy) Hembree; 20 grandchildren; 29 great-grandchildren; 2
great-great-grandchildren; his sister Malinda Jane (Doug) Alexander; his
brother, Edward (Patsy) Hembree; numerous nieces and nephews.
Funeral Service will be 11 a.m. Friday, July 13, 2018, at the
Dalton Funeral Home, 6900 Weaver Rd., Germantown, OH,with Pastor Chris
Tannreuther and Joe's grandson Cotey Hembree officiating. Burial will be at
Highland Cemetery, Miamisburg.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2018, Germantown, Montgomery
Co., OH, Obituary
https://www.arpprootfh.com/notices/Sandra-Harrison
Sandra L. (Blankenship) Harrison, July 29, 1965 ~ August 10, 2018 (age 53)
Sandra L. Harrison
age 53 of Germantown passed away unexpectedly on Friday August 10, 2018 . She was the
daughter of Linda McCall and Clarence
(Phyllis) Blankenship.
In addition to her parents she is survived by her children; Zachary Harrison (Tessa), Logan Blankenship (Lindsey), Miranda Jackson (D. J.), Meeka
Breeding and 2 grandchildren Preston and Bryntlee, sister
Toni Wright and 3 nieces.
Funeral services will be held on Tuesday August 14, 2018 12:30 P.M.
at the Arpp, Root & Carter Funeral Home, Pastor Max Fernandez
officiating. Burial
following at the Germantown Union Cemetery, Germantown, OH.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2018, Huber Heights, Montgomery Co., OH, Obituary
LaFollette Press (TN) - April 19, 2018
Alta J. Bowman, 84, of Huber Heights, Ohio, passed away peacefully
on April 6 after a brief illness.
She enjoyed going to church, listening to music, playing games and
spending time with family and friends. Alta was deeply loved and will be
greatly missed.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Ed Bowman; and by her
parents, Haskel and Mary Beaty.
Alta is survived by her three children, Kim (Denny) Wells, Tim
(Lisa) Bowman, Jim (Linda Adkins) Bowman; one sister, Helen
(George) Blankenship; two
brothers, Gordon and Jerry Beaty; and numerous nephews, great niece and
friends.
Services were held Tuesday, April 10 at North Huber Heights Baptist
Church, 6193 Taylorsville Road, Dayton, Ohio. Interment was at Willow View
Cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2018, Huber Heights, Montgomery Co., OH, Obituary
Dayton Daily News (OH) - September 13, 2018
Bonnie Dee Smith, Age 89 [1929], of Huber Heights, passed away Thursday,
September 6, 2018 at Miami Valley Hospital, [Dayton, Montgomery Co., OH].
Bonnie was a Teacher's Aide at Rushmore Elementary for many years,
a member of Faith Presbyterian Church and the Huber Heights Senior Citizens.
She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Barney Smith Jr.;
and sister, Theda Blankenship.
Bonnie is survived by her daughter & son-in-law, Dee & Paul
Finnell of Columbus; son, Doug Smith of Enon; sister & brother-in-law,
Patsy & Al Palmer of CT; sister-in-law, Louise Clevenger of MO, cousin,
Jennie Lee George of CA; grandchildren, Cara & Kyle Finnell, both of
Columbus; and many other relatives & friends.
Funeral service 1 pm Friday, September 14, 2018 at Marker &
Heller Funeral Home, Huber Heights Chapel, 5844 Old Troy Pike with Rev. Julia
Williamson officiating. Interment Memorial Park Cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
1930 Census,
Missouri City, Clay Co., MO,
McCarty, Henry
F. 29, M, MO, Head,
McCarty, Lettie
E. 23, F, MO, Wife,
McCarty, Theda
J. 05, F, MO, Dau,
McCarty, Bonnie
D. 00, F, MO, Dau,
https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:XHXJ-5NP
+2018, Miamisburg, Montgomery Co., OH, Obituary
Dayton Daily News (OH) - August 17, 2018
Nedra Claudine Isbill, 80, of Miamisburg, passed away Wednesday, August 15, 2018 at
Kingston of Miamisburg. She was born March 28, 1938 in Miamisburg, Ohio the
daughter of Leslie and Claudine
(Gebhart) Blankenship.
Nedra was a 1956 graduate of Lemon Monroe High School. She worked
for NCR in Dayton for over 10 years prior to transferring to Micro Electronics,
where she met her husband, Richard. Nedra later retired from Metropolitan Life
She was an avid reader, had a love for cats and enjoyed traveling and going on
cruises.
She was preceded in death by her parents and her step-son, Richard
Isbill, Jr.
Nedra is survived by her loving husband of 45 years, Richard W.
Isbill, Sr.; children, Leslie (Richard) Stratman, Nedra Kathleen (Larry) Luksic
and Todd (Kimberlie) Antrican; grandchildren, Josh (Sherri) Snyder, Seth
(Ellie) Antrican, Logan Stratman, Megan Hood, Sarah (Brian) Thornberry and
Stefanie Antrican; ten great grandchildren and five great-great grandchildren;
step-children, Theresa Clements, Jeff (Donna) Isbill and Chris Isbill; as well
as cousins, Elaine (Doug) Astor and Kenny (Connie) Brown.
Funeral services will be held at 11 am on Monday, August 20, 2018
at the Gebhart-Schmidt-Parramore Funeral Home, Miamisburg, with Dignity
Celebrant Deb Holder officiating. Burial will follow at Hillgrove Cemetery,
Miamisburg.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2018, Miamisburg, Montgomery Co., OH, Obituary
Dayton Daily News (OH) - September 13, 2018
Lily Hoffman (Olsen), 89, passed away on Monday, September 10,
2018, in Miamisburg, Ohio. Lily was born on August 14, 1929 on Goodrich, North
Dakota.
She graduated from the Goodrich North Dakota High School in 1947.
She attended Valley City Teachers College in Valley City, North Dakota where
she earned an elementary school teaching license. While a student there she met
her future husband, David Hoffman. The two were united in matrimony soon after. That union
formed six children: Kim, Kay, Kit, Kea, Koe, and Kip. After completing her
education, she elected to stay at home and raise her children. As her children
moved up through the grades Lily was active in volunteering at school. In
particular she assisted in operations of the Trotwood High School Rockettes, an
organization of which she eventually assumed the role as president.
Additionally Lily was active in Welcome Wagon, and the annual
Trotwood Community Festival. She also contributed significant volunteer hours
to the Trotwood ball diamond concessions. In the early 1980's after having
raised her children, she and David opened The LEARNING LADDER a retail store in
Trotwood, Ohio which specialized in school supplies for educators. Due in large
part to her hard work and natural gift of working with people, The LEARNING
LADDER experienced considerable success.
Lily's strong will and lively spirit is perhaps best manifest in
the fact that she personally, on three separate occasions, survived cancer. In
her later years she wintered at Citrus Park, a retirement community in Bonita
Springs, Florida. She enjoyed golfing in a league as well as serving as pitcher
on one of the Citrus Park Community softball teams. As years passed, she
transitioned into the position of official scorer for league games.
She was preceded in death by her husband David, and her daughter
Koe, and son Kim.
Lily is survived by daughters
Kay, Worthington, Ohio; Kit Werner (Peter), Ypsilanti, MI; Kea Blankenship (Ronald), Union,
Ohio; and son Kip (Susan), Eaton, Ohio; ten grandchildren, and three great
grandchildren.
A Celebration of Life will be held at 1 PM on Monday, September 17,
2018 at Gebhart-Schmidt-Parramore Funeral Home, Miamisburg with Dignity
Celebrant Deb Holder officiating.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2019, Miamisburg,
Montgomery Co., OH, Obituary
Lexington Herald-Leader (KY) - November 5, 2019
Wilma Blankenship
72,
Graveside service 1 pm, Tues., at Blankenship Cemetery, Old Hwy 519, West Liberty, KY. Herald & Stewart & Halsey.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2019, Miamisburg, Montgomery Co., OH, Obituary
https://www.heraldstewarthalseyfh.com/notices/Wilma-Blankenship
Wilma Jean Blankenship, age 72, of
Miamisburg, OH, passed away Saturday, November 2, 2019 in the Sycamore Medical
Center, Miamisburg, Ohio after an extended illness. She was born April 9, 1947
in Zag, KY to George and Artie Cox Blankenship.
She accepted the Lord Jesus Christ as her
savior.
She was preceded in death by her parents
George
and Artie Cox Blankenship, one sister Faye Manning, three brothers Bernard, Carl Wayne and James Blankenship.
Surviving is three sisters, Dorothy Watkins of West
Carrollton, OH, Betty Williams of Means, KY, Florence Johnson of
Dayton, OH. One brother, Bernal
Blankenship of Miamisburg, OH. Host of nieces
and nephews.
Graveside service will be 1:00 pm,Tuesday
November 5, 2019, at Blankenship Cemetery, Old Hwy 519,West Liberty, KY with Bro. Vernon
Lewis officiating. Herald & Stewart & Halsey Funeral
Home, West Liberty, KY.
+2019, Vandalia, Montgomery
Co., OH, Obituary
Dayton Daily News (OH) - March 17, 2019
Robert C. Blankenship, Age 84, of Vandalia, passed away March 13, 2019.
Private services. Morton & Whetstone
Funeral Home, Vandalia, OH.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2019, Vandalia, Montgomery
Co., OH, Obituary
http://www.mortonwhetstonefh.com/obituary/robert-blankenship
Robert C. Blankenship, Age 84, of
Vandalia, passed away Wednesday, March 13, 2019, at Miami Valley Hospital, [Dayton, Montgomery Co., OH]. Bob was born
February 11, 1935 in Dayton to the late Hershal & Lucy (Kite) Blankenship.
Bob was a member of the Masonic Lodge,
the USTA (United States Trotting Association), and he enjoyed playing Bingo and
following the Kentucky Wildcats and the Dallas Cowboys.
In addition to his parents, he was also
preceded in death by a brother, Richard Blankenship.
He is survived by his loving wife
of the past 58 years, Mary (Gillott) Blankenship; three children,
Jeff Hollifield, Brenda Alsept (Robert) and Debra Hollifield; brother, Ed Blankenship (Judeene); six grandchildren,
LaVonna, Jessica (Shawn), Laina (Mike), Shanna (Scott), Matthew & Trevor;
and by five great grandchildren, Zack, Dylan, Mahlina, Levi & Chris.
Private services will be held at the
convenience of the family.
As Bob would say, “When your ticket’s
punched – you’re out of here!”
Morgan
+2018, Malta, Morgan Co., OH, Obituary
https://www.legacy.com/obituaries/name/Penny-Hines-obituary?pid=190285032
Penny Lee Hines (Blankenship), 72, of Malta, OH, a 1964 graduate of Logan High School
and 1966 graduate of Hocking Valley College. Penny was a resident of Marietta
Ohio and died peacefully in her sleep surrounded by loved ones in Malta Ohio,
Thursday, Sept. 20, 2018. Born August 12, 1946 in Logan, Ohio, she was the
daughter of the late Frieda Brown Thompson.
Nothing meant more in Penny's life than her family. She was a
loving mother and wife as well as an entrepreneur who operated a business with
her husband Tom for nearly 45 years. A survivor of polio, Penny shared a love
for competition with her family. She spent decades traveling and supporting all
her children and grandchildren. From little league games at
the fairgrounds and Marietta High School sports to BMX races across the
country. Penny was an easy friend with a loving heart and giving spirit.
Penny cherished friends from coast to coast made through years of diligence in
her attempt not to be swindled by her Beanie Baby friends.
Surviving family are her brothers
Roy Blankenship of Circleville, OH and Jim Blankenship of Reynoldsburg, OH. Her husband of 52
years Tom, and their children and families, Todd and Peggie of Summerville, SC,
Tony and Carla of Summerville, SC and Troy and Heather of Goose Creek, SC.
Penny was also a loving grandmother to Chase, Hack, Jacobi, Rock and Emmy
Grace.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Muskingum
+2018, Zanesville, Muskingum
Co., OH, Obituary
The Columbus Dispatch, (OH) - April 10, 2018
Ramona Ann Long,
82, of Zanesville, passed away on Saturday, April 7, 2018 in Zanesville. She
was born on June 4, 1935 in Chester, West Virginia to the late Joseph and Florence Sayre Blankenship.
Ramona had a Bachelor's of Science degree in Nursing and was
employed as a Registered Nurse at Twin Valley Psychiatric Hospital in Columbus.
She enjoyed crafting, spending time with her family, and was a friend to all
who knew her.
In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her beloved
husband Edward H. Long who passed away on June 10, 2006 and six siblings.
She is survived by a son, David Raffa; five daughters, Michele
(Rick) Ritzer, Denise (Dave) Raffa-Rosser, Kim Raffa, Maryann Crank, and
Kimberly Long; two sisters, Becky Blankenship and Gloria Jean
Schondelmayer; four grandchildren, David (Angela), April (Joe), Tabatha, and
Chase; and three great-grandchildren, Bryce, Ava, and Jackson.
The Snouffer Funeral Home, 1150 West
Military Road, Zanesville.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Pickaway
+2018, Circleville, Pickaway Co., OH, Obituary
The Herald, (Circleville, OH) - April 23, 2018
Carlene Griffey, 72, of Circleville, passed away on April 22, 2018.
She was born on April 16, 1945, in Circleville, to Paul and Marjorie (Jones) Griffey.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by daughter
Diane "Missy" Pennington and brother Walter
Plaul.
Carlene is survived by her sons Larry and Debbie Pennington and
Brian Pennington, grandchildren Brittany, Connor, Carrie Lynn, Destiny, Scotty,
Cole and Landon, several great-grandchildren and by siblings Charles and Ethel Griffey, Yvonne Blankenship, Sherry and Tom Reedy and Bonnie and Fred Frank.
Graveside services will be held on Wednesday, April 25, 2018, at 1
p.m., at the Hallsville Cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Yvonne M.
Blankenship – b.17Jun1947 – Circleville, OH:
https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:K5PM-LRF
Relatives -
Donald L. Blankenship, Donnie Blankenship, Lawrence L. Blankenship, Melissa Ann
Blankenship.
Lawrence L.
Blankenship – b.16May1940 – Circleville, OH:
https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:K5P9-PYN
Relatives -
Donald L. Blankenship, Donnie Blankenship, Melissa Ann Blankenship, Yvonne M.
Blankenship.
SSDI: Blankenship,
Lawrence L., 49, 16May1940 - 05Jan1990, (not specified), OH-268-36-9247
+2018, Circleville, Pickaway Co., OH, Obituary
Shirley E. Dean, age 88, passed
away peacefully in the comfort of her family on June 15, 2018. Shirley was born
in Louisa, Kentucky, to her parents Dockie David and Goldie “Murphy”
Blankenship on March 13, 1930.
Shirley married her husband George Dean
on June 14, 1947, in Circleville, and enjoyed 64 years of marriage until his
passing in 2011. Shirley retired from cooking in Jackson School after 32 years
of loyal service. Shirley loved to craft, and was proud of her talent for
quilting, crochet, embroidery and calligraphy. She was a hardworking woman
always on the go, but always had time for the most important people in her
life; her family and friends. Shirley was a kind soul who will be missed by all
who had the privilege to know her.
Shirley is reuniting in heaven with her
husband George; her son William Dean; her grandson Dustin Davis; her sisters
Helen Justice, Mary Steger and Opal Stevenson; as
well as her brothers Walter Blankenship, James Blankenship, and Rodney Blankenship.
Left to mourn her passing is her loving
daughter Nancy (Michael Berry) Davis; and her sisters Deanie (Bert) Lester
and Gloria Reynolds.
Funeral service will be 6:30pm, at
Defenbaugh-Wise-Schoedinger Funeral Home, located at 151 East Main Street,
Circleville, with Barry Blankenship officiating. Cremation will take place
following the service, and Shirley will be buried with her husband in Tarlton
Cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2018, Circleville, Pickaway Co., OH, Obituary
The Herald, (Circleville, OH) - August 22, 2018
Dennis D. Blankenship, 74 of Circleville, passed away August 20, 2018 at the Pickering
House in Lancaster. He was born on December 6, 1943 in Williamsport to the late
James and Verna (McCoy)
Blankenship.
He previously worked for Arcair and Midwest Manufacturing before
retiring from Circleville Township.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son, Dennis D. Blankenship, Jr.; brothers, Lawrence and Earnest
Blankenship; and sisters, Emma Sowers
and Peggy Seymour.
He is survived by his wife
of 57 years, Joyce (Beatty)
Blankenship; children, Karen Weaver Blankenship, Sharon Blankenship,
and Jerry Blankenship all of Circleville; grandchildren, Codye
Reed, Levi (Cassie) Johnson, and Autumn Chapman; great grandchildren Caden
Reed, Tatum, Amyia, Aubree, and Bentley Johnson; brother, Jim
Blankenship of Lancaster; sister Carolyn Blankenship of Greenfield, and special cousin, "sister" Lucille
Alley of Lancaster; and numerous nieces, nephews and friends.
A memorial service will be at 2:00 pm on Sunday, August 26, 2018 at
the Taylor Funeral Home in Amanda, with Pastor Mike Sigler officiating.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2018, Circleville, Pickaway Co., OH, Obituary
The Herald, (Circleville, OH) - October 4, 2018
Michael Vance Dillingham, 53, passed away at home from a heart
attack in his sleep on Tuesday, October 2, 2018. He was born in Cleveland, OH,
to David O. Dillingham and Anna (Osborne) Means on July 27, 1965.
Michael is going to be missed for his laughter, ongoing jokes and
hysterical one-liners. He truly lit-up a room. He could always be found in the
kitchen cooking one of his amazing home cooked meals. Thanksgiving won't be the
same without Michael's one-of-a-kind Thanksgiving gravy that he was so proud
of. He was always up for an adventure and many of those included rock climbing
(he climbed Devil's Tower), white water rafting, motorcycle excursions and he
loved outdoor camping. His smile and caring personality will be missed by so
many.
He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Fred and
Virgie Osborne; step-father, Robert Means, nephew
Scott "Trace"
Blankenship and Lawrence
Wolfe.
Left to carry on Michael's legacy are his mother, Anna M. (Osborne)
Means; sister, Shelley (Steve Harshbarger) Cottrell; brother, Rodney (Beth)
Wolfe; step-siblings, Laura K. (Chuck) Robinson and JR Wolfe; nephews and nieces, Scott (Jeni Renninger)Blankenship, Andrea Cottrell, Austin Wolfe, Brooklyn
Wolfe and Emma Blankenship; his aunts, uncles and several cousins;
Michael's beloved dog and faithful companion Beauregard, along with many
friends spread across the country.
Family will welcome friends, Friday, October 5, 2018 from 6-8 PM at
Defenbaugh-Wise-Schoedinger, 151 E Main St., Circleville.
A graveside service will begin at 10:00 AM Saturday, October 6, 2018 at Reber
Hill Cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Pike
+2018, Beaver Pike, Waverly, Pike Co., OH, Obituary
Published in the Chillicothe Gazette on Nov. 27,
2018
Rev. Grover Lee Blankenship, 93, of Beaver Pike, Waverly, Ohio went
to be with his Lord at 10:31 a.m. Friday 23 November 2018 at Pike Adena Medical
Center, Waverly, Ohio. He was born 13 June 1925 in Bushton, Illinois, the son
of the late Noah Blankenship
and Margaret Elizabeth (Childers) Blankenship.
Rev. Blankenship was a member of Bethel Chapel CCCU, worked in
Church ministry and preaching for over 70 years.
On 5 April 1947, Grover was united in marriage to Robertta
Mae (Birch) Blankenship who
preceded him in death on 4 January 2011.
His parents, wife, granddaughter Julia Mae Born, 2 brothers, Robert and Edward
Blankenship and a sister Ruby Blankenship preceded Grover in death.
Surviving are a son Rev. G. Donovan Blankenship and wife Mary of Ashville, Ohio, two daughters, Jeanetta Sowards and Ramona Litteral and husband Wayne both of
Waverly, 8 grandchildren 19 great grandchildren and 1 great great grandson.
Funeral services will be held 11:00 a.m. Thursday, 29 November
2018, at the New Covenant CCCU in Waverly, with Revs Ron Reece, Mike Holbrook
and Larry Moore officiating. Burial will follow in Bethel Cemetery with
military graveside services by American Legion Merritt Post # 142, Waverly. Boyer Funeral Home, Waverly.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2019, Piketon, Pike
Co., OH, Obituary
Published in Pike County News Watchman on
Apr. 21, 2019
Lela Belle Blankenship, 94, of Piketon, Ohio, passed away on Thursday, April 18, 2019,
surrounded by her family. She was born January 15, 1925, in Hatch, Ohio,
daughter of the late Elmer and Bertha Jordan Hatch.
On March 15, 1946, Lela was united in marriage to Virgil
Lee Blankenship who preceded
her in death on August 17, 1999. Lela was a homemaker and a member of Bethel
Christian Church of Piketon.
In addition to her parents, and husband, Lela was preceded in death
by a son, Kenneth Blankenship, and ten siblings, Alva Hatch, Earl Hatch,
Nola Cooper, Mary Olvis, Richard Smith, Jimmy Smith, Wesley Smith, Robert
Smith, Juanita Knisley and Clayton Smith.
Surviving are four sons,
Virgil "Buck"
Blankenship of Piketon, Charles Blankenship of Piketon, John Blankenship and wife Susie of Piketon, Ohio, Gene Blankenship and wife Terri of Greensboro, North
Carolina, and three daughters, Teresa "Terry" Blankenship of Waverly, Ohio, Donna Thompson of Winchester, Ohio, and Barbara
Owens and husband Dennis of Piketon; sixteen grandchildren, 28 great grandchildren
and 23 great great grandchildren and a brother, Ronald Smith of Wilmington,
Ohio.
Funeral services will be held 11:00 am, on Monday, April 22, 2019,
at Botkin Hornback Funeral Home in Waverly, with Speakers Kenneth and Delmar
Burkitt officiating. Burial will follow in Smith Hill Cemetery, Piketon.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2019, Piketon, Pike Co., OH, Obituary
Pike County News-Watchman (Waverly, OH) - April 18, 2019
Lela Belle Blankenship, 94, of Piketon, Ohio, passed away on Thursday, April 18, 2019,
surrounded by her family. She was born January 15, 1925, in Hatch, Ohio,
daughter of the late Elmer and Bertha Jordan Hatch.
Lela was a homemaker and a member of Bethel Christian Church of Piketon.
On March 15, 1946, Lela was united in marriage to Virgil
Lee Blankenship who preceded
her in death on August 17, 1999.
In addition to her parents, and husband, Lela was preceded in death
by a son, Kenneth Blankenship, and ten siblings, Alva Hatch, Earl Hatch,
Nola Cooper, Mary Olvis, Richard Smith, Jimmy Smith, Wesley Smith, Robert Smith
Juanita Knisley and Clayton Smith.
Surviving are four sons,
Virgil "Buck"
Blankenship of Piketon, Charles Blankenship of Piketon, John Blankenship and wife Susie of Piketon, Ohio, Gene Blankenship and wife Terri of Greensboro, North
Carolina, and three daughters, Teresa "Terry" Blankenship of Waverly, Ohio, Donna Thompson of Winchester, Ohio, and Barbara
Owens and husband Dennis of Piketon; sixteen grandchildren, 28 great
grandchildren and 23 great great grandchildren and a brother, Ronald Smith of
Wilmington, Ohio.
Funeral services will be held 11:00 am on Monday, April 22, 2019 at
Botkin Hornback Funeral Home in Waverly with Speakers Kenneth and Delmar
Burkitt officiating. Burial will follow in Smith Hill Cemetery, Piketon.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2019, Piketon, Pike
Co., OH, Obituary
Pike County News-Watchman (Waverly, OH) - August 13, 2019
Larry Edward "Eddie" Payne, 63, of Piketon, Ohio left this life bound for a new
adventure on August 12, 2019. Larry was born March 30, 1956 in Sabina, Ohio,
the son of the late Lawrence Payne and Thelma Baddley of Columbus, Ohio.
Larry was a security guard for Alpha Security Systems.
His father and brother, Johnny Payne, preceded Larry in death.
Surviving is his cherished friend and former wife, Brenda
Rider-Payne, daughter, Jennifer (Joe) Blankenship of Beaver and the apple of his eye, his
son, Jonathan Edward Payne of Piketon, four grandchildren, Brianna, Nataleigh,
Austin and Shaina, great-grandson, Henry, two brothers, Lonnie (Bonita) Payne
of Waverly and Tommy Payne of Washington Court House, three sisters, June
(John) Marcinko of Columbus, Ida Marie Shaw of Asheboro, NC, and Connie Amannis
of Cincinnati, and many special friends and family who will miss hearing
Larry's adventure stories.
Funeral services will be held 7:00 pm, Thursday, August 15, 2019,
at the Boyer Funeral Home in Waverly, Ohio with Pastor Alan Newberry
officiating.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2019, Waverly, Pike
Co., OH, Obituary
Published in Pike County News Watchman on
Feb. 20, 2019
Mary Frances Blankenship, 83, of Waverly, Ohio, went to be with the Lord on Saturday,
February 16, 2019, at SOMC Hospice Center, Portsmouth,
[Scioto Co.,]
Ohio. She was born May 3, 1935, in Pike County, Ohio, daughter of the late
Lowell and Arminta Mae Humphrey Campbell.
Mary was a 1953 graduate of Piketon High School, a member of
Pleasant Hill Community Church where she taught the primary Sunday school class
for many years, and she also attended Harvest Barn Church with her family. She
was a homemaker and provided child care for a lot of children through the years
and was fondly called "Mamaw Mary". Mary enjoyed cooking and teaching
her grandchildren how to cook.
On December 31, 1952, she was united in marriage to Russell
"Tony" Comillion Blankenship who preceded her in death on January
11, 2008.
Mary is survived by a son,
Michael Blankenship of Piketon, Ohio; two daughters, Peggy Smith and husband Keith of Waverly and Carla Bland and husband John, also of Waverly; six grandchildren, Michael
Heath Blankenship and wife Lori of Johnson City, Tennessee, David Blankenship and wife Jessie of Waverly, Tracy Rexroad
and husband John of Bainbridge, Ohio, Sarah Preston and husband Jeff of
Waverly, Emily Rozsonits and husband Irving of Batavia, Illinois, and Laney
Williams and husband Ryan of Piketon, Ohio; nine great grandchildren,
Christopher Bowen, Hope Rexroad, Noah Rexroad, Hunter Thornsberry, Levi
Thornsberry, Katelin Preston, Kaitlyn Rozsonits, Emma Rozsonits, and Gracie
Rozsonits; two brothers, Ted Campbell and wife Mary of Piketon and George
Campbell and wife Coletta of Bainbridge; and her two good friends, Donna
Crabtree and Grace Schultz. In addition to her parents and husband, Mary was
preceded in death by two sisters, Gladys Williams and Annabelle Campbell, and
six brothers, Herbert, Orville, Johnnie, Eugene, Albert and Austin.
Funeral services will be 1:00 pm, Wednesday, February 20, 2019, at
Botkin Hornback Funeral Home in Waverly with Michael Heath Blankenship and Jeff Rhoads officiating.
Burial will follow in Smith Hill Cemetery, Piketon, Ohio.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Portage
+2018, Aurora, Portage
Co., OH, Obituary
https://www.legacy.com/obituaries/name/Basil-Blankenship-obituary?pid=189060484
Basil L. Blankenship
was born on January 23, 1958 and passed away on Tuesday, May 8, 2018. Basil was
a resident of Aurora, Ohio at the time of passing.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2018, Garrettsville, Portage Co., OH, Obituary
The Record-Courier, (Kent, Ravenna, OH) - August 18, 2018
Jesse Cataline, 86, beloved Father, was called to his eternal
resting place on August 16, 2018. He entered this world on February 26, 1932 in
Wyco, WV, born to Pete and Lucille Cataline.
He lived in Garfield Heights for forty years. Jesse was owner and
operator of Cataline Deburring in Bedford Oh. before
retiring and moving to Garrettsville. Jesse was a proud veteran of the United
States Army. He served from 1948 to 1950.
Jesse was preceded in death by his son, Clarence Cataline;
brothers, Clarence Cataline, Ernest Cataline, Roy Cataline, Pete Cataline and
William Cataline; sisters, Louise Blankenship and Pauline Joynes.
Jesse is survived by his devoted wife of 58 years, Irene (nee
Knuckles) Cataline, of whom he married on July 10, 1960, of the home; sons,
Jesse Jr. (Susan) Cataline of Garrettsville, Oh, Steve Cataline of Falls Mills,
VA, and William (partner, Julia) Catalina of St. Petersburg, FL; daughters, Pamela
(Thomas) Burserean, Cheryl D'Amico of Medina, OH; daughter in law Brenda
Cataline of Falls Mills VA; 11 grandchildren, 12 great grandchildren and many
loving nieces and nephews.
Funeral service to be held on Wednesday, August 22, 2018, 12 pm
with full military honors at the Mallory-DeHaven-Carlson Funeral Home &
Cremation Services, 8382 Center St., Garrettsville, Ohio 44231, with Dr.
Michael E. Carlson officiating. Burial to follow in Park
Cemetery, Garrettsville, Ohio.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2018, Streetsboro, Portage Co., OH, Obituary
The Record-Courier, (Kent, Ravenna, OH) - December 21, 2018
Glenn L. Ritchey Jr. age 47 of Streetsboro, passed away December
18, 2018 at home after a long battle with lymphoma surrounded by his loving
family. He was born September 21, 1971 in Landstuhl, Germany to the late Glenn
L. Ritchey Sr. and the late Patricia
Blankenship (Brooks)
He was loved by everyone he met. He enjoyed making people laugh and
enjoyed hunting and fishing with his dear friends Tim Jackson Jr. and Rob Smith
(Smitty)
Survived by his loving wife Amanda, his
three beautiful children, Paige (Bobby), Kaden, and Mackenzie and one amazing
grandchild Cali. Also survived by his sister Milissa (Paul). Leaves behind many aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews whom
he loved very much.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Preble
+2018, Lewisburg, Preble
Co., OH, Obituary
http://www.tributes.com/obituary/show/Mildred-Ann-Blankenship-105814294
Mildred Ann Blankenship, September 1, 1937 - February 7, 2018,
Lewisburg, Ohio.
Mildred was a 1956 graduate of Lewisburg Union High School,
attended the Lewisburg First United Church of Christ, sang in the choir at
Trinity Lutheran Church and was a seamstress for many years.
Funeral Service will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Monday, February 12,
2018 at Barnes Funeral Home, 411 N. Commerce St., Lewisburg, OH with Rev. David
O. Justis officiating. Interment will be held in Roselawn Cemetery in
Lewisburg.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2018, Lewisburg, Preble
Co., OH, Obituary
http://www.barnesfuneralhome.com/obituaries/Mildred-Ann-Blankenship?obId=2957247#/obituaryInfo
Mildred Ann Blankenship, 80, of
Lewisburg, OH, died, Wednesday, February 7, 2018 in Dayton, [Montgomery Co.,] OH. Born on September 1, 1937 in
Montgomery County, OH, she was the daughter of the late Silas & Mildred
(Davison) Protzman.
Mildred was a 1956 graduate of Lewisburg
Union High School, attended the Lewisburg First United Church of Christ, sang
in the choir at Trinity Lutheran Church and was a seamstress for many years.
Preceded in death by Son:
Robin
Wayne Blankenship in 1962; Brothers: Robert F. and David L. Protzman; Daughter-in-law:
Darla
(Marker) Blankenship.
Survived by her Husband of 61
years: Roger S. Blankenship, Sr.; Children: Roger S. “Bud” (Martie)
Blankenship, Jr., Daniel E. “Dan” (Lisa) Blankenship, Vicki Lynn (Kip) Gilmer and Mary Ann Phelps; 20
Grandchildren and 20 great grandchildren. Many nieces and
nephews.
Funeral Service will be held at 11:00
A.M. on Monday, February 12, 2018 at Barnes Funeral Home, 411 N. Commerce St.,
Lewisburg, OH with Rev. David O. Justis officiating. Interment will be held in
Roselawn Cemetery in Lewisburg.
+2019, Lewisburg, Preble Co., OH, Obituary
Register Herald (Eaton, OH) - March 25, 201
Neil R. Fox, 71, of Lewisburg, passed away Sunday, March 24, 2019,
at the Greenbriar Nursing Center in Eaton,
[Preble Co., OH]. He was born Oct. 11, 1947, in Dayton, to
the late Roy L. and Margaret (Ross) Fox.
Neil was a 1965 graduate of Twin Valley High School and was a U.S.
Air Force veteran who served during the Vietnam War, being stationed at Bien
Hoa, Vietnam. He retired in 2015 from Parker-Hannifin Corporation in Brookville
after 39 years of employment and he enjoyed motorcycles, visiting Lake Tahoe
and was an avid Ohio State Buckeyes fan.
In addition to his parents, he is also preceded in death by his
sisters Carolyn Harvey and Judy Burcham and brother Tom Fox.
He is survived by his sister
Connie (Everett) Blankenship; brother Jim (Judy) Fox; sister Donna (Jim) Edsall; sister Brenda (John) Fox; uncle
and aunt Don and Iris Ross; and numerous nieces and nephews.
A graveside service will be held at 1:30 pm, on Monday, April 1, at
Sugar Grove Cemetery in West Alexandria, with full military honors provided by
the Preble County Honor Guard and U.S. Air Force. Girton Schmidt & Boucher
Gard Funeral Home, Eaton.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Richland
+2018, Mansfield, Richland
Co., OH, Death
http://www.tributes.com/obituary/show/Jay-Blankenship-106076553
Jay Blankenship [James
Charles Blankenship], May
5, 2018, Ohio
Jay was born and graduated high school in Richlands, Virginia.
Memorial donations may be made to Ohio Health Hospice, 335 Glessner
Ave., Mansfield, OH 44903.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2018, Mansfield, Richland
Co., OH, Obituary
https://www.snyderfuneralhomes.com/obituary/jay-blankenship/
Jay Blankenship, 73 [1945], Mansfield, passed away May 5, 2018
from living life as he wanted. Jay was born and graduated high school in
Richlands, Virginia.
Jay followed his family north and settled
in Mansfield in 1964. He was in the
engineering field for his entire working career and retired in 2008 from
Richland Engineering as head of roadway engineering and an associate
partner. Jay was a member of several
local fraternal organizations (Moose, Sons of Herman, Eagles, Owls, Amvets) and frequent visitor.
Jay is preceded in death by his parents
and siblings Walt, John, Bufford, Darlious Bandy, Judy Milligan and Mary Whitcomb.
Jay is survived by Cheryle Harris
(“Shurel” as he said), two son Matt (Renee)
Blankenship and Todd (Kelly) Blankenship and their mother Luella Blankenship; grandchildren
Erin
Blankenship, Emily (Dylan) Walker, Mickey Blankenship, Myla Blankenship and Manixx Blankenship; great
grandchild Brooks Walker and soon to be Rori Walker and siblings Bob, Doris
Blankenship and Margaret Brown.
At Jay’s request there will be no calling
hours or funeral; however, he always liked a party and wanted his friends to
gather and tell stories at the Eagles for a Celebration of Life gathering on
Saturday May 12 from noon to 3:00 at Fraternal Order of Eagles, 129 N Main St,
Mansfield. “One more and we’re out of
here” was a frequent refrain of Jay’s (a lie too) so come have “one” more for
Jay.
Ross
+2018, Chillicothe, Ross Co., OH, Obituary
The Herald, (Circleville, OH) - May 16, 2018
Alton Bloomfield, 83, of Chillicothe, passed away on May 14, 2018.
He was born on August 24, 1934, in Camp Dix, KY, to Ruben and Laura (Stafford) Bloomfield.
He retired from GE in 1994, after 25 years of service. He was a
member of Jackson CCCU, attended Circleville Bible College, was a strong man of
faith and was a former song evangelist with wife Janet.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by son David
Bloomfield, sisters Dorothy Hamilton, Millie Fannin, Beatrice Thacker, Betty
Hamilton, Estille Bloomfield and by brother Walter "Bum" Bloomfield.
Alton is survived by his wife Janet (Morgan) Bloomfield, sons
Gregory (Vicky) and Jeffrey (Carol) Bloomfield, grandchildren Justin, Nathan,
Nick, Courtney, Bethany, Laura, Hannah and Katie, great-grandsons Gabriel,
Michael and Hunter and by one sister
Faye (Fred Jr.) Blankenship.
Funeral services will be held on Friday, May 18, 2018, at 1 p.m.,
at Crossroads Church, 5679 Tarlton Road, Circleville, Ohio. Burial will follow
in Floral Hills Cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Frederick J.
Blankenship – b.29Nov1934 – Nevada, OH: https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:KRL3-VHC
Relatives - Faye
Kathleen Blankenship, Fred J. Blankenship.
Sandusky
+2018, Clyde, Sandusky
Co., OH, Obituary
Norwalk Reflector (OH) - May 3, 2018
Carmie E. King, age 86 of Clyde, passed away Wednesday, May 2, 2018
at Eden Springs Healthcare Center in Green
Springs, [Sandusky Co., OH]. She was born January 18, 1932 in Butcher
Hollow, Kentucky, the daughter of the late Sherman and Lutie (Hirt) Tackett.
In addition to her parents, Carmie is preceded in death by her
husband, Buell "Pete" King; son, Steven; grandchild, Amanda;
great-grandchild, Payton; and her siblings: Daniel Tackett, Tommy Tackett,
Lonnie Tackett, Alvis Tackett, Sola Mae Goble, and Phoebe.
Carmie is survived by her children:
Robert L. (Judith M. Gerber) King of Fremont, Kathleen
Blankenship of Republic, Dorothy E. King of
Clyde, Sharon I. King of Clyde, and Tina L. King of Republic; 6 grandchildren;
11 great-grandchildren; and 2 great-great-grandchildren.
Services for Carmie will be held privately.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Scioto
+2019, Franklin Furnace, Scioto Co., OH, Obituary
Portsmouth Daily Times (OH) - November 17, 2019
Mary Jane Blankenship, 67, of Franklin Furnace, passed away Friday, November 15, 2019,
at SOMC in Portsmouth, [Scioto
Co.,] Ohio. Mary was born
August 3, 1952, in Portsmouth, Ohio to the late Everett and Betty Thacker Stapleton.
Mary was a high school graduate and worked as a Nurse's Aide at
Greenbriar and she was also a Transcriptionist for Ashland Physical Therapy,
LTR.
In addition to her parents, Mary was preceded in death by a
brother, Paul Stapleton.
Mary is survived by her husband,
George William Blankenship, whom she married August 10, 1990, in
Greenup, KY. She is also survived by five sons, Johnny Ray, Rickey Monroe,
Spencer K., Matt and Walt Weeks; two daughters, Anna Marie Stiles and Deanna
Shoemaker; two brothers, William and Isaac Stapleton; a sister, Phyllis Roach;
twelve grandchildren and many great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be 1:00 pm, Wednesday, November 20, 2019, at
Harrison-Pyles Funeral Home in Wheelersburg, Ohio with Pastor Chris Oiler
officiating. Interment will follow in Junior Furnace Cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2018, Lucasville, Scioto
Co., OH, Obituary
Portsmouth Daily Times (OH) - April 4, 2018
Glenna Joan Porter, 73 of Lucasville died Wednesday, April 3, 2018.
She was born February 18, 1945 to the late Glen and Nettie Phipps Cox.
She retired as a Librarian from the Clark Memorial Library at
Shawnee State University.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Bill Porter, a sister;
Helen Crawford and a brother; Joseph Cox.
Glenna is survived by 5 sons;
Bill, Glen, Kevin, Thomas Porter, and Brian Blankenship,
3 daughters; Becky Porter, Kerry Stapleton, and Sally Baldridge, 2 brothers;
John and Frank Cox, 2 sisters; Donna
Cox and Louise Blankenship, 16 grandchildren, and 26 great
grandchildren, and Sharon Robinson whom she loved like a child.
Memorial services will be 1:00 PM Saturday, April 7, 2018 at the
Roger W. Davis Funeral Home in West Portsmouth.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2018, Lucasville, Scioto
Co., OH, Obituary
Portsmouth Daily Times (OH) - June 6, 2018
Donald Ray Gilley, 67, of Lucasville, Ohio passed away on Sunday,
June 3, 2018 at home. He was born October 18, 1950 in Portsmouth, Ohio, son of
the late Craven Nolan and Okie Hazel Workman Gilley.
Donald was a retired electrician with local #71 union.
In addition to his parents, Donald was preceded in death by a
granddaughter, Hannah Hazel Gilley, two brothers Jim
and Kenneth Gilley and three sisters, Zelma Gilley, Margaret Carol Stepp and
Brenda Sue Ingraham.
On January 1, 1970 Donald was united to marriage to Glenna
Blankenship Gilley who
survives. Also surviving are son, Raymond "Ray" Gilley of Lucasville;
daughter Christie Grooms and husband Greg of Lucasville; 7 grandchildren and 8
great grandchildren; and brothers, Lloyd Gilley and wife Toby and Roger Gilley
and wife Sharon both of Otway.
Funeral services will be held 11:00 a.m., Friday, June 8, 2018 at
Botkin Hornback Funeral Home in Otway with Pastor Delbert Copas officiating.
Burial will follow in Smith Hill Cemetery, Piketon, Ohio.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2018, Lucasville, Scioto
Co., OH, Obituary
Portsmouth Daily Times (OH) - August 10, 2018
Herman Dale Ball II, 67 of Lucasville, died Thursday, August 9,
2018 at SOMC Hospice. He was born July 16, 1951 in Cleveland, Ohio to the late
Herman and Alice Ball who survives.
He was the owner of Herman's House of Carpet, an entrepreneur,
photographer at Cannon's Portrait Studio, and operated Cannon's Tuxedo and
Bridal. He enjoyed having some cold ones and conversations among friends and
family, fishing, BBQing, "life itself." He enjoyed life to the
fullest and enjoyed watching the Ohio State Buckeyes. He was also a member of
the First Church of God in New Boston.
Along with his mother, Herman is survived by his wife; Deborah Ball
who he married August 7, 1970, 2 daughters; Tracee (Matt) Howell of W.
Portsmouth and Crystal Ball of Shelby, 2 sons; Herman Ball III of Wheelersburg
and Cannon Ball of Lucasville, Ohio, 13 grandchildren;
Mason, Morgan, and Maelynn Howell, Herman IV, Brianna, Remington, Ryder, and
Hunter Ball, Aiden and Zane Ball, Anakin Buckler, Eerie & Grimm Blankenship, 3
sisters; Margaret (Bill) Lewis of West Portsmouth, Evelyn (Keith) Sparks of
Wheelersburg, and Vina ( Larry ) Risner of Versailles, Kentucky, and a brother;
Danny (Reeca) Ball of Wheelersburg.
Funeral services will be 12:00 PM Monday, August 13, 2018 at First
Church of God in New Boston with Pastor Donnie McKenzie officiating and
interment in Memorial Burial Park.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2018, Portsmouth, Scioto
Co., OH, Obituary
Published in The Daily Times from Dec. 18 to
Dec. 19, 2018
Teresa "Pokie" Sue Fraley Blankenship, 48, of
Portsmouth, Ohio, passed away in her home on December 15, 2018. Pokie was born
in Portsmouth on July 31, 1970 to Susan (Gardner) Fraley Queen and Richard
"Rich" Fraley.
A fervent advocator for the betterment of her town and community,
Pokie was well known for helping countless people with her various jobs; being
a bail bondsman, private investigator, insurance salesmen, and mother.
Pokie was preceded in death by her brother, Jeff Queen.
She is survived by her children,
PJ Scott-Blankenship and Aimee Blankenship,
her mother Susan Queen, her father Richard Fraley (married to Janice Fraley),
her sister Angella Fraley (Steven) Boyer and her brother Richard
"Richie" (Sarah) Fraley, her stepbrothers Jesse (Amanda) Johnson and
Steve Johnson, her nephews Alex Arthurs and Cory Boyer, her special friend Josh
Mabry, many stepsiblings, stepfamilies, aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and her
beloved dog Axel.
Funeral will be held at 11 am Friday, December 21, at Morton Funeral
Home in South Shore, Kentucky, officiated by Brian Holbrook.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2018, West Portsmouth, Scioto Co., OH, Obituary
Portsmouth Daily Times (OH) - December 18, 2018
Curtis Lee Gillum, 49 of West Portsmouth passed away Sunday,
December 16, 2018. He was born December 11, 1969 in Portsmouth to Roger Lee and
Draxie Ilene Blankenship Gillum of West Portsmouth.
Curtis was a 1988 graduate of Portsmouth West High School. He
attended Morehead University and graduated from Paramount Beauty Academy. He
was employed by 2nd Glance Salon, as well as ODW Logistics in Columbus, Ohio.
He was an avid fan of concerts and loved to travel.
He was preceded in death by a brother; Christopher Neal Gillum.
Along with his parents, he is survived by a sister; Nita (Roger)
Donini of Lucasville, 5 nieces; Kyra, Kerstyn, Taryn, Karyssa, and Tory, a
nephew; Trevon, along with several uncles, aunts, cousins, friends, and his
dog; Lacey.
Funeral services will be 1:00 pm, Friday, December 21, 2018, at the
Roger W. Davis Funeral Home in West Portsmouth with Dave Lute officiating.
Interment will be in Sunset Gardens.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Seneca
+2018, Tiffin, Seneca
Co., OH, Obituary
http://wwwtributes.com/obituary/show/Vivian-Irene-Blankenship-105798333
Vivian Irene (Baugher) Blankenship, December 20, 1937 – February 3, 2018, Tiffin, Ohio
Arrangements are pending at Traunero Funeral Home and Crematory.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Shelby
2018, Lockington, Shelby
Co., OH, Obituary
The Sidney Daily News, (OH) - August 3, 2018
Dailan D. Day, age 24, of Lockington, passed away Aug. 2, 2018, as
a result of an automobile accident. He was born Feb. 11, 1994, in Sidney, to
the late Dalan Day and Mandy
(Blankenship) Day, who
survives in Sidney.
Dailan was a 2012 graduate of Sidney High School. He worked on
various construction projects and had just received his contractor's license.
He loved fishing and camping at Lake Loramie. Dailan played football for Sidney
High School. He enjoyed playing football with his brother Rafe and spending
time with his children. He was an avid Green Bay Packers fan. Dailan had lived
most of his life with his grandparents, Odis and Irene Day.
Dailan is survived by his fiancé, Victoria
Beaucamp; grandparents, Jerry and
Kathy Gross, of Russia, Odis and Irene Day, of Sidney, and Johnny and Diane Blankenship, of Cooksville, Tennessee. Also surviving
are children, Melodie and Lucas Day; siblings, Rafe Kivette, of Sidney, Saxon
Burtis, of Troy, Ted and Amanda Lichtenberg, of Sidney, Amber Day and fiance'
Jacob Bowman, of Livingston, Tennessee, and Deanna Day, of Versailles.
Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 7, 2018, at
the Adams Funeral Home, 1401 Fair Road, Sidney, with the Rev. Harold McKnight
officiating. Burial will follow at Shelby Memory Gardens.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2019, Sidney, Shelby
Co., OH, Death
CBS - 7 WHIO: Web Edition Articles (Dayton, OH) -
September 4, 2019
A 61-year-old [1958] Sidney man was killed early Wednesday morning after he was
struck by multiple vehicles on I-75 north, between state routes 47 and 29, said
Sgt. Brent Johnson of the Ohio State Highway Patrol's Piqua post.
The victim has been
identified as Robert E.
Blankenship.
Blankenship was struck while walking on the interstate, which is
off limits to pedestrians, the patrol said in a press release. Other than that,
little is known about what led to the accident, including why Blankenship was
walking on the interstate or where he was going, Johnson said.
What they do know is that when Blankenship was initially struck by
a vehicle just before 2 am, and the driver fled the scene and left the man's
body in the middle of the highway, Johnson said. The victim was then struck by
at least two more vehicles, and drivers of those vehicles called 9-1-1.
Blankenship was dead when crews arrived, so there was nothing they
could do save his life, Johnson said.
Officers don't know what type of vehicle initially struck
Blankenship, Johnson said, but they are asking the public for help in finding the
driver. Anyone who may have been in the area and saw the accident is ask to call the Piqua post immediately at 937-773-1131.
The highway was shut down for more than three hours, but reopened
just before 6 am.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Stark
2018, Canton, Stark
Co., OH, Obituary
The Repository, (Canton, OH) - March 7, 2018
Matthew H. Maurer, age 39, of Canton, died Friday following a brief illness.
Born in Canton he was a graduate of Central Catholic High School class of 1996
and the Ohio State University.
He is survived by his father, Scott Maurer of N. Canton; mother,
Suesan (Russ) Dzurec of Cleveland; sister,
Heather (Tony) Blankenship of Strongsville and aunt, Lorraine Drake
of N. Canton.
A private funeral service for the family will be held on Friday in
the Wackerly Funeral Home with Msgr. Lewis F. Gaetano officiating. Burial will
follow in St. Clement's Cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2018, Canton, Stark Co., OH Obituary
Published in The Repository on Oct. 19, 2018
Norma E. Blankenship-Maullar, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 16, 2018 following a
brief illness. Norma was born on April 19, 1940 in Bluefield, VA.
She was extremely proud of her career at Luntz Corporation,
retiring in 2009. In her retirement, she enjoyed her home and beautiful yard,
day trips to Rocksino, Mountaneer and last but not least, unforgettable
concerts with her daughters.
She was preceded in death by her parents; infant daughter,
Caroline; her son, Jim Maullar and her best friends, "Max",
"Bennie" and "Buddy."
She leaves behind her best friend, "Abby"; daughters and
son-in-law, Susan Maullar and Gretchen and Adam Curlutu and grandson, Bradley
Curlutu.
Funeral services will be Monday at 11 a.m. at the Reed Funeral Home
Canton Chapel, 705 Raff Rd. SW Canton, OH, with the Rev. Dr. Darla Ann Kratzer
officiating. Entombment will follow at Rose Hill Memorial Gardens.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2018, Canton, Stark
Co., OH, Obituary
Published in The Repository on Nov. 14, 2018
Blankenship, Marvin
"Buck", Born in Elk Valley, TN, February 22, 1940 - November 12,
2018, Resided in Canton, Ohio
Marvin L. "Buck" Blankenship, 78, passed away on November 12, 2018. Buck was born on
February 22, 1940 the son of the late James & Eva Blankenship.
Buck enjoyed working on cars and watching auto racing. He had many
achievements but his greatest was his love for his family.
He was preceded in death by his parents; beloved wife, Georgiana;
grandson Jesse; and sister
Martha.
Buck is survived by his loving family, his children, Fred (Holly), Jerry
(Laura), Randy (Kim), Mark (Roberta) and Cara; and many grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Services will be held at 1:00 pm. 00PM at the Reed Funeral Home
(Canton chapel) 705 Raff Rd., SW. Interment will take place at Evergreen
Memorial Gardens.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2019, Canton, Stark
Co., OH, Obituary
The Repository, (Canton, OH) - April 14, 2019
Tina Marie Risaliti, 57 of Canton, Ohio passed away unexpectedly at
her home on Tuesday April 9, 2019. She was born in Canton on Oct. 17, 1961 to
the late David and Catherine (Inman) Risaliti.
Tina attended Glen Oak High School and went on to become a home
health aide. Tina's faith in God was paramount in her life. She enjoyed
spending time with her sons, her grandchildren and sisters. Tina was also a
devoted Cleveland Browns fan.
In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her son, Jesse Blankenship.
She is survived by her son, Geno Risaliti; grandchildren, Kelly and
Kaylop; sisters, Tammy Risaliti, Theresa Risaliti of California, Cyndi
Risaliti; family "sista" Debbie Blackmon of Canton;
"brother" Gus Nickolas and several aunts, uncles and cousins.
A celebration of life will be announced on social media. Mark R.
Vrabel Funeral Home North Canton 330-452-4041.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2019, Canton, Stark Co., OH, Obituary
The Repository, (Canton, OH) - August 13, 2019
Eloise Dalton, Age 80, of Canton, passed away August 10, 2019. She
was born August 14, 1938 in Philippi, WV, daughter to the late John and Mildred
(Miner) Newman.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her
husband, Bernard Dalton; son, James Dalton; granddaughter, Melissa; grandson,
James; great-grand daughter, Lia; and siblings, Rosabelle, Emma Jean,
Ernestine, Wanda and Stevie.
Survivors include her daughters,
Anita (Johnnie) Tucker, Carolyn
(Rodney) Blankenship, Sandra
Fronsman, Audra (Ron) Guy; two sons, Daniel Dalton and Dale Dalton;
step-daughters, Connie Frazier and Theresa Dalton; three sisters, Leona Mayle,
Barbara Dalton and Josephine Summerfield. There are several grandchildren; great
grandchildren; nieces; nephews and other surviving family.
Funeral will be Friday at 11:00 am, at
Reed Funeral Home Canton Chapel. Burial in Evergreen Memorial
Gardens.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2019, Canton, Stark Co., OH, Funeral
The Repository, (Canton, OH) - August 18, 2019
A chapel service will be held for Patrick T. Blankenship on Monday, August 19, 2019 at Calvary Cemetery, 3469 Lincoln Way
E., Massillon, Ohio 44646 at 11 a.m. Reed Funeral Home, Canton.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2019, Canton, Stark
Co., OH, Obituary
The Repository, (Canton, OH) - December 3, 2019
Linda L. Kackley was born on January 29, 1961 in Canton to the late
Kenneth and Alice Gastin. She passed away, unexpectedly, of natural causes on Friday,
November 29, 2019.
Linda graduated from Glen Oak High School. She spent most of her
life as a caregiver, working at many places, including Amherst Meadows. The
most important thing to Linda was spending time with her family, especially her
grandchildren.
Linda is survived by her siblings, Jim (Lynn) Gastin of Canton and
Julie (Ron) Shoemaker of Levittown, PA; her children, Stephanie (Jeremy) Blankenship, Mitch (Meghan) Kackley, Melissa (Jon) Corns and Jessica
(Tim) Kackley; she was blessed with 10 grandchildren, Karmen, Emma, Luke,
Ryder, Sophia, Riley, Olivia, River, Elizabeth and Baisley; and her husband,
Tim Kackley.
Services will be private for the family. The Reed Funeral Home,
Canton Chapel.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2018, Hartville, Stark Co., OH, Obituary
http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/ohio/obituary.aspx?page=lifestory&pid=188541259
Roger Blankenship, 64 [1954], of Hartville passed away March 21, 2018,
in Akron, Ohio.
Roger was preceded in death by his dad, Fred, and mother, Frances.
He is survived by his wife,
Linda; sons,
Jason, Jared (Rebecca) and
Jesse Blankenship; mom, Juanita Blankenship Culler; mother-in-law, Peggy Cutlip; brothers, Dan (Christian) and Joey Newberry; sisters, Dianne (Greg) Kanode and Pat Muncey; brothers-in-law, Dan (Darla) and Mick (Pam) Cutlip;
sisters-in-law, Joyce (Phil) Ricciardi, Sharon (Steve) Edwards and Debbie
(Rick) Ricciardi; as well as host of nieces and nephews.
A Private Family-Church family Service will be held on Wednesday at
the Summit Pentecostal Church in Monroe Falls. Interment will be at Sunset
Hills Memory Gardens.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2018, Magnolia, Stark
Co., OH, Obituary
The Repository, (Canton, OH) - July 21, 2018
Harold J. Farber 93, of Magnolia, passed away Thursday July 19,
2018. He was born in Sandyville, the son of the late Lewis and Ethel (Oswald)
Farber and was a lifetime resident of this area.
Harold was a 1943 graduate of Magnolia High School. He retired in
May of 1988 from the U. S. Ceramic Tile Co. in East Sparta, after 45 years
service, where he was Plant Manager. Harold was a member of Magnolia United
Methodist Church, where he taught a Sunday school class over 30 years and
served as Treasurer and in many other capacities over the years He also was a
member of Isaac L. Kinney American Legion Post #244 in East Sparta and Sandy
Valley A.A.R.P. Chapter #4647. Harold proudly served in the U. S. Navy Seabees
during World War II. Harold was honored as "Citizen of The Year"
during Canal Days in 2014.
Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Donna
Mottice Wilson, and daughter-in-law, Dorothy Farber.
Harold is survived by his wife, Frances L. Farber, with whom he
celebrated their 72nd Wedding Anniversary on April 19th; one daughter and son-in-law, Carolyn & William "Butch" Blankenship, of Dauphin Island, Ala; one son, H. Jay Farber, of
Pittsburgh, Pa; five grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren.
Services will be held Tues at 1 p.m. in the Magnolia United
Methodist Church with Pastor Carl Orphanides and Pastor Stephen Smith
officiating. Interment will be in Magnolia Cemetery with Full Military Honors.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2018, Massillon, Stark
Co., OH, Death
http://www.tributes.com/obituary/show/Jerry-W.-Blankenship-106788601
Jerry W. Blankenship,
June 4, 1959 - January 28, 2019, Ohio
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2018, Massillon, Stark
Co., OH, Obituary
https://www.paquelet.com/obituaries/Jerry-W-Blankenship?obId=4070499
Jerry W. Blankenship, 59 of
Massillon, passed away on Monday, January 28, 2019. Jerry was born on June 4,
1959 in Welch, WV the son of the late Oney and Juanita (Sizemore) Blankenship.
Jerry enjoyed watching sports, especially
his favorite teams, the Cleveland Indians, Browns, and Ohio State Buckeyes.
Jerry also had a love for dogs. He was a loving father, grandfather, and
brother.
Along with his parents he was preceded in
death by his granddaughter, Corey.
He is survived by his fiancée, Laura
Brothers; his children, Bud (Bobbi) Blankenship, Travis (Amber) Blankenship, Tequia Blankenship, and Jessica (Joe) Cough; 12
grandchildren; his brother and sister-in-law, Rodney (Caroline)
Blankenship; and numerous nieces and nephews.
There will be no calling hours or
services. Cremation has taken place. Paquelet Funeral Home & Crematory
(330) 833-3222
2019, Perry Twp. Stark
Co., OH, Death
The Repository (500 Market Ave. S, Canton, OH 44702) By staff report .Posted Aug 14, 2019 at 1:35 PM
Police say Patrick
T. Blankenship Jr. was found
dead in a pond on Southway Street SW last week. No foul play suspected. Perry
Twp. Authorities continue to investigate the death of a 24-year-old man found
in a pond a week ago. Police Chief Michael Pomesky said he is waiting for the
Stark County Coroner’s Office to rule on the cause of death for Patrick T. Blankenship Jr., 24, who was found in the pond by a
property owner on the evening of Aug. 8.
Investigators said it appeared he had been in the water since
around 11 p.m. the previous night. The pond is located in the 3400 block of
Southway Street SW, less than a half mile from Blankenship’s township home. No
foul play is suspected in his death, Pomesky said.
A representative from the coroner’s office said it likely will take
at least four weeks before results of the toxicology tests are available. A
cause of death will be issued after those results are received.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2019, Perry Twp. Stark
Co., OH, Obituary
Patrick T. Blankenship, 24, of Perry Township, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday,
August 8, 2019. He was born December 30, 1994 in Florida.
Patrick graduated from Perry High School. He loved to play sports
especially baseball.
He was preceded in death by his father Patrick.
Patrick is survived by his mother,
Kimberly; brother,
Michael; grandfather, Donald Bossick; aunt, Tracy and aunt, Kim
Blankenship; grandmother, Blankenship and a host of loving family and friends.
A chapel service will be held on Monday, August 19, 2019 at Calvary
Cemetery, 3469 Lincoln Way E., Massillon, Ohio 44646, at 11 a.m. Reed Funeral
Home Canton Chapel.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Summit
2018, Akron, Summit
Co., OH, Obituary
Akron Beacon Journal (OH) - March 8, 20
In loving memory of Johnny Hinkle who has received his angel wings
on March 1st, 2018.
He was a great man who loved working on cars and being around his
family and loved ones. He loved playing with his grandchildren and great
grandchildren.
He is survived by his ex-wife but still best friend, Dreama Blankenship;
his children, Johnny Hinkle (Tammy), Lisa Hoff (Phil), Jennifer Sharp (Jeremy)
and Donald Hinkle; six grandkids; six great-grand kids; brother, Ricky Hinkle;
sisters, Marie Varney, Mary Jane McCoy, Betty Jo Sheppard, Phillis Satterly,
and Reba Carol White.
Heritage Cremation Society, 330-564-1213
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Drema D.
Blankenship – b.19Aug1968 – Akron, OH: https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:KRNX-LY6
+2018, Akron, Summit
Co., OH, Obituary
https://www.legacy.com/obituaries/name/Lowell-Blankenship-obituary?pid=189022048
Lowell "Randy" Blankenship, age 56 [1962], went home to be with the Lord on May 14, 2018.
Funeral Service will be Friday, 2 p.m. at Hopkins Lawver Funeral
Home, 547 Canton Road (Route 91), Akron (Ellet), Ohio 44312. Burial will follow
at Hillside Memorial Park.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2018, Akron, Summit
Co., OH, Obituary
Akron Beacon Journal (OH) - December 26, 2018
Isabelle M. Ayers, age 98, went home to be with the Lord on
December 20, 2018. Born in Mill Creek, W. VA on March 30, 1920, she lived in
the Akron area for the past 75 years.
Isabelle was a charter member of The Hillwood Chapel and was a
Sunday school teacher for 38 years. She graduated from The Akron School of
Cosmetology and worked in the field for 27 years.
Isabelle was preceded in death by her husband, George H. Ayers; parents, Charles W.
and Myrtle B. Wolfe; brothers, Arnold, Russell, Glenn and James Wolfe; sister,
Altha Snelson; and great-grandson, Bryan James Duffey.
Isabelle is survived by her children, Fred G. (Barbara M.) Ayers of Akron, Charolette J. (James C.) Blankenship of
Kentucky, and Stuart G. Ayers of Akron; grandchildren,
Kimberly Douglas, Cheryl Schmidt, Kara Louk, Christine Duffey, Gregory Blankenship and Jeff Blankenship ;
many great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren; special nephew,
Robert L. Snelson; and many nieces and nephews.
Funeral service will be held Friday, 2 pm, at Hopkins Lawver
Funeral Home, 547 Canton Road (Route 91), Akron (Ellet), Ohio 44312, with Rev.
Curt Jones officiating. Burial will follow at Hillside Memorial Park.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Charlotte J.
Blankenship – b.16Jan1943 - Bowling Green, KY:
https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QJJB-9GJ2
Relatives -
Charlotte J. Blankens, James C. Blankenship.
2019, Akron, Summit
Co., OH, Obituary
Akron Beacon Journal (OH) - May 21, 2019
Frederick G. Ayers, 81, passed away May 19, 2019. He was born May 5, 1938 in
Elkins, West Virginia to the late George and Isabelle Ayers.
Fred was a graduate of Garfield High School and Goodyear Apprentice
School. He loved the Lord and was a member of EGBC for over 50 years. He was a
current member of Temple Baptist Church in Green. Fred worked as a supervisor
in the powerhouse at Goodyear for 35 years and built homes for 59 years. He was
the past President of both the Goodyear 25-Year Club
and the HBA of Summit and Portage counties, as well as a past Worshipful Master
of Joppa Lodge.
Fred loved his family and the monthly gatherings at Denny's for
breakfast. Fred had so many interests including; camping, boating, and
waterskiing. He was a pilot belonging to the Goodyear flying club. In his
youth, he was an Eagle Scout and Litchfield Medal winner who went on to be a
Boy Scout leader for many years. Fred was also an avid golfer, bowler, and
Euchre player. He loved to travel with his wife Barb, taking over 40 cruises
and visiting more than 30 countries.
Fred is survived by his wife of 61 years, Barbara; daughters,
Kimberly (Robert) Douglas, Cheryl (Lance) Schmidt, Kara (Gregory) Louk;
grandchildren, Rachel (Joshua) Burdette, Joshua (Sarah) Louk, Meghan Louk,
Kaitlyn (Caleb) Rinehart, Jonathan Schmidt and Colleen (Tyler) Hill;
great-grandchildren, Virginia, Maximus, and Benjamin; brother, Stuart Ayers; sister, Charlotte (James) Blankenship ; along with many nieces andnephews.
Funeral service will be held at 11 am, on Thursday, May 23, 2019,
at Schermesser Funeral Home, 600 E. Turkeyfoot Lake Rd. (SR619), Akron, Ohio,
44319, with Pastor Glenn Rogers, Jr. officiating. A Masonic service will take
place on Wednesday, May 22, 2019 at 7 P.M. Interment will take place at
Hillside Memorial Park.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2018, Hudson, Summit Co., OH, Obituary
Akron Beacon Journal (OH) - May 13, 2018
Ruth A. Gauer, 93, passed away April 26, 2018.
A veteran of the U.S. Navy (World War II), Ruth enjoyed western
dancing, bowling, fishing trips and bingo. She also enjoyed spending time with
her family (especially the grandchildren and great grandchildren) and her
adopted family for the past three years at Heritage of Hudson.
Ruth was preceded in death by parents, Willard J. and Alma T.
Swain; brother, Willard G. Swain; husbands, Eugene J. Steidl and Charles J.
Gauer; son, Jack D. Steidl, and granddaughter,
Heddy Blankenship.
Ruth is survived by children, Lynda (Robert) Westbrooks and Larry
(Martha) Steidl; grandchildren, Kelly (Matt) Joyce, Kevin (Pamela) Westbrooks,
Kris (Deborah) Westbrooks, Michael (Jennifer) Steidl, Jeffrey (Anna Marie)
Steidl, and Jeremiah (Carrie Arnold Tyndall) Steidl; and great grandchildren,
Amanda, Autumn, Brady, Caleb, Cody, Cooper, Jack, Liam, Luke, Madeline, Nathan,
Owen, Sebastian, and Zach.
Interment will be 11:00 a.m., Thursday, June 14, 2018 at the Ohio
Western Reserve National Cemetery in Rittman, Ohio.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2019, New Franklin, Summit Co., OH, Obituary
The Repository, (Canton, OH) - November 1, 2019
William F. Yingling, 74, of New Franklin, passed away Sunday, October
27, 2019 in Port Charlotte, [Charlotte
Co.,] FL. Born on
September 8, 1945 in Massillon to the late George and Luella (Kurtzman) Yingling.
Bill was an area resident all of his life, served in the National
Guard, owned his own business as an HVAC Contractor for over 40 years and was a
member of St. Francis De Sales Catholic Church. Bill enjoyed farming, fishing,
gardening, spending time in Florida, meeting up with friends at McDonald's,
redoing old tractors and loved his dog Kody.
Bill is survived by his loving wife of 51 years, Sandy (Wagner)
Yingling; sons, Jeff (Sheila) Yingling and Kevin Yingling; grandsons, Jacob and
Nicholas; sisters, Helen Benard and Mary Jane Blankenship .
Mass of Christian Burial will be held Monday, 10 am, at St. Francis
De Sales Catholic Church, 4019 Manchester Rd., Akron, Fr. G. David Bline,
celebrant. Private Burial at Manchester Cemetery.
Swigart-Easterling Funeral Home, 624 Cherry St. E. (Rt. 93) Canal Fulton.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2018, Tallmadge, Summit
Co., OH, Obituary
Akron Beacon Journal (OH) - April 21, 2018
Jane I. Kaneas, 89, passed away April 17, 2018. Born January 18, 1929 in
Akron, she lived in Tallmadge since 1962.
Jane retired from Ohio Edison with over 15 years of service as a
Draftsman. She was an active member of Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church,
where she was member of the Philoptochos and Quilting group. Jane was a member
of Akron Civic Theatre Women's Guild. She enjoyed spending time with her grand
and great grandchildren, working at the Civic Theatre, visiting the Jersey
shore, gardening and bird watching.
Jane was preceded in death by her husband, Antony; daughter, Marianne Blankenship; and brother, Richard Breth.
Jane is survived by her daughter, Melanie Kaneas of Mexico; son,
Anthony (Mary) Kaneas of Kent; son-in-law,
Don Blankenship; grandchildren,
Mark (Lindsay) Kaneas, Karen (Drew) West; Malina (Jason) Schoenbaechler, Justin and Jordan Blankenship ; her great grandchildren, Dillon, Tyler
and Kate West and Brice and Sydney Schoenbaechler.
Visitation will be 3 until 6 p.m. Sunday, April 22, 2018 at the
Donovan Funeral Home, 17 Southwest Ave. (on the Historic Tallmadge Circle),
with Trisagion Service at 5 p.m.
Services will be held at 1 p.m. Monday, April 23, 2018 at
Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church, 129 S. Union, Akron, with Fr. Jerry Hall
and Fr. Andrew Lentz officiating. Interment will be at Mount Peace Cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Warren
2019, Warren Co., OH, Obituary
Dayton Daily News (OH) - April 24, 2019
Juli King, Beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother and
friend departed this world on April 20.
Juli was a lifelong champion of education. She began her teaching
career at Kings High School. She was a proud instructor at the Warren County
Career Center from its inception, preparing hundreds of students for the future
during her tenure there. Upon retirement Juli taught education students at
Wright State University for seven years. She also worked with her husband to
produce the trade publication Tellit-N-Sellit. What Juli loved more than
teaching was spending time with her family. She enjoyed every single minute
that she was able to spend with her husband, children, grandchildren and great
grandchildren. Juli loved life. She loved to laugh. She was witty and intelligent
and will be remembered for her strength. She gave wise counsel to those who
came to her for advice.
Juli is preceded in death by her father Dante Ciavola, her mother
Mary Elizabeth Ciavola (Bowyer), brother Alex Ciavola
and her daughter Barbara Ann Palmer.
She leaves behind her soulmate Connor King, children Timothy Owens, Shane Owens (Nickey), Amy Palmer Berlean, Amy Blankenship (Mick) and Kimberly
Palmer Davis (Mark); her beloved grandchildren
Megan Blankenship (Dennis), Emily Owens, Ashley Davis, Austin Gearing (Jackie), Abigail
Parker (Anthony), Meredith Owens and Gabriel Berlean; her great grandchildren
Cooper, Owen, Charlotte and Bristol.
Celebration of life service will take place at 1 pm, Saturday,
April 27, 2019, at Anderson Funeral Home in Springboro. Interment will be at
Springboro Cemetery following the service.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2018, Franklin, Warren
Co., OH, Obituary
Published in Journal-News on Feb. 22, 2018
William Blankenship,
Age 72, Franklin, Ohio passed away on Tuesday, February 20, 2018 at Life Care
Hospital of Dayton, [Montgomery
Co., OH]. William was born
in Middletown, OH on March 3, 1945 to Delmar and Doris Blankenship.
William was a crane operator at Armco in the BOF, retiring in 1996.
He is preceded in death by his parents; daughter, Debbie Reynolds; son, Martin Lee Blankenship.
William is survived by his wife
of 53 years, Sheran Blankenship; two daughters,
Beth Hart and Billi
(Timothy) Stankoff; eight grandchildren; 4 great grandchildren; sister, Candis
Brandenburg; two brothers, Delmar and Larry
Blankenship.
Funeral services are Friday, February 23, 2018 at 11:00 am at
Breitenbach Anderson Funeral Home, 517 South Sutphin Street Middletown, OH with
Pastor James Anderson officiating. Burial in Woodside
Cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2019, Franklin, Warren Co., OH, Obituary
Journal-News (Hamilton, OH) - July 10, 2019
Thomas E. Arcure, Sr., A longtime resident of the Franklin / Middletown,
Ohio area, passed away peacefully at the age of 90 on July 3, 2019, surrounded
by his family. Tom was born in Farmington, West Virginia on November 21, 1928,
to loving and faithful parents Nicholas and Lena Arcure (Datillo).
Tom loved God, country, family, teaching science for over 30 years,
the Big Red Machine, playing the trumpet and was an active member of the John
James Audubon Society. He had a curiosity for learning and one of his most
memorable explorations were traveling in 6 states in
the Western US on a geological rock dig. He was an educator in the Middletown
City Schools from which he retired, a decorated Korean War veteran - serving on
the front line and awarded the Bronze Star. He earned both his B.S. and Masters
Degree from West Virginia University. Tom will be remembered for his smile and
the last two forms of communication that he could express...his salute and the
sign of the cross.
He was preceded in death by his parents and three brothers;
Dominic, James, and Anthony.
He is survived by his children, Thomas E. Arcure, Jr. and Fran
(Tom) Ellis, mother of children, Rose Arcure (Riggi) grandson Will Ellis, a sister JoAnn (Ron) Blankenship and brother, Michael (Beverly) Arcure. Tom is also survived by
many wonderful nieces and nephews, friends and caregivers.
A funeral mass will be 12:00 noon, Friday, July 12, 2019, at St.
Mary of Assumption Church, - (9579 Yankee Road - Springboro, Ohio. Graveside
service will be immediately following at the Springboro Cemetary (2348 W Lower
Springboro Road)
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2018, Lebanon, Warren
Co., OH, Obituary
Dayton Daily News (OH) - August 3, 2018
David G. Stelzer, 72, of Lebanon and formerly of Dayton passed away
unexpectedly on Monday, July 30, 2018, at his residence. He was born in Dayton,
Ohio on November 9, 1945 to Eugene and Elizabeth (Maier) Stelzer, who preceded
him in death.
David was a long-time member of St. Helen Catholic Church and
proudly served in the United States Navy. He was a retired sales representative
with Nations Rent and was an avid woodworker and fisherman who enjoyed spending
time on his boat with family and friends.
David is survived by his two daughters, Mindy and her husband, Drew
Hilgeford and their children, Alex, Eric and Kate Hilgeford, Kim and her
husband, Eric Brunamonti and their daughters, Elizabeth and Madison Brunamonti.
He is also survived by the mother of his children, Bonnie Stelzer Blankenship along with many friends.
Mass of Christian Burial will be Tuesday, August 7, 2018, at
10:00am at St. Helen Catholic Church, 5100 Burkhardt Road with Father Satish
Joseph as the Celebrant. T
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2018, Lebanon, Warren
Co., OH, Obituary
Dayton Daily News (OH) - December 17, 2018
Marjorie Exlee Jones, 92, of Lebanon, passed away Friday, December
14, 2018 at Atrium Medical Center, [Middletown,
Butler Co., OH]. She was born in Huntington, West Virginia
on March 20, 1926 the daughter of James & Luna (Blankenship) Hewlett.
She worked for many years at Rike's in Dayton.
She was preceded in death by her parents, husband of 56 years Mack
Jones in 2002 and 2 sisters Evelyn Egbert and Nellie Hewlett.
She is survived by her sons Alan (Susan) Jones of Virginia, Kenny
(Mary) Jones of New Lebanon and Robert (Tracey) Jones of Lebanon; 4
grandchildren Ben (Sarah) Jones, Natalie Jones, Jesse Butler and Laura Jones; 6
great grandchildren Donovan, Jaxon, Rico, Addison, Ruby and Lincoln; sister
Barb Barker and numerous extended family and friends.
A funeral service will be held on Thursday, December 20, 2018, at
1:00 pm, at the Blessing-Zerkle Funeral Home, 11900 N. Dixie Dr., Tipp City. Burial will follow in Forest Hills Memorial
Gardens, Tipp City.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
1930 Census,
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+2018, Waynesville, Warren Co., OH, Obituary
Published in Dayton Daily News on Jan. 5,
2018
Jacqueline Ann "Jackie" Blankenship, Age 80, of Waynesville, passed away Jan.
1, 2018.
Private service. Stubbs-Conner Funeral
Home, Waynesville.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2018, Waynesville, Warren Co., OH, Obituary
http://www.stubbsconner.com/obituaries/Jacqueline-Blankenship/#!/Obituary
Jacqueline Ann
“Jackie” Blankenship, age 80 [1937], of
Waynesville, passed away Mon. Jan. 1, 2018 at Hospice of Dayton, [Montgomery Co., OH].
Jackie was a wonderful wife and mother
that was an avid reader and crocheter.
She was preceded in death by her parents
Jack and Helen Saller.
She is survived by her husband of
61 years, Mel; three sons Brian (Cindy), Keith, and Steven (Jeane) Blankenship; one daughter
Lori
Blankenship; six grandchildren Holly, Scott, Brent, Andrea, Mark, and Erica; four
great grandchildren Payton, Maddison, Avery, and Adalin; and one brother John
(Pat) Saller.
Private services. Stubbs-Conner
Funeral Home in Waynesville is serving the family.
+2018, Waynesville, Warren Co., OH, Obituary
Published in Lansing State Journal on Jan. 9, 2018
Jacqueline Ann
"Jackie" Blankenship, Waynesville, OH.
Jackie (Saller) Blankenship, formerly of Lansing, more recently of Waynesville, Ohio
went to her rest early on New Year's morning, surrounded by her four children,
and the love of family and friends.
Jackie grew up in Lansing and attended
Lansing Eastern H.S. She was a full time mother and housewife as well as a
sought-after secretary and office administrator for several builders. She was
an avid reader, and loved to crochet and travel.
She was predeceased by her parents, Jack
and Helen Saller.
She is survived by her husband of
61 years, Mel Blankenship, and their four children - Brian (Cindy) Blankenship, Waynesville,
Ohio, Lori
Blankenship of Lansing, Keith Blankenship of Potterville, and Steven (Jeanne) Blankenship of Temperance;
six grandchildren: Holly, Scott, Brent Andrea, Mark and Erica; four great
grandchildren: Peyton, Madison, Avery and Adelynn; and brother John (Pat)
Saller of Laingsburg.
The family is planning a Celebration of
Life Service at Camp Grayling, Michigan on 10 June 2017.
+2018, Waynesville, Warren Co., OH, Obituary
https://www.legacy.com/obituaries/name/Jacqueline-Blankenship-obituary?pid=189048112
There will be a Celebration of Life service for Jacqueline "Jackie" Ann
Blankenship, 80, of
Waynesville, who died on Jan. 1, 2018.
The Celebration of Life will be 1 p.m. Sunday, June 10 at Camp
Grayling Officers Club in Grayling, Michigan. The Stubbs-Conner Funeral Home,
Waynesville, is handling arrangements for the family.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2019, Waynesville, Warren Co., OH, Obituary
Published in Lansing State Journal on May 22,
2019
Colonel Melvin (Mel) Blankenship, of Waynesville, OH and formerly of Lansing MI, went to rest early
Thurs., May 16, 2019. He was surrounded by the love of his four children and the
love and esteem of family and friends.
Mel grew up in Lansing and was a proud member of the Eastern High
School class of 1949. He was a career officer in the Michigan National Guard,
where he proudly served as Comptroller and Inspector General for many years,
before retiring as a full colonel on Jan. 1, 1986 He also worked at the United
States Property and Fiscal Office (USP & FO) for Michigan, where he was the
Deputy for many years. He was an avid reader, enjoyed history and the Civil
War, and loved Christmas movies.
He was married to the late Jacqueline (Saller) Blankenship for 62 years before her death Jan. 1, 2018.
He was predeceased by his parents,
Jake and Ida Blankenship; as well as by four brothers Harold, Al, Clifford, and Spencer; and one sister Ruth.
He is survived by his four children
Brian (Cindy) Blankenship, Waynesville, OH, Lori Blankenship of
Lansing, Keith Blankenship of Potterville, and Steven (Jeanne) Blankenship of
Temperance; six grandchildren Holly, Scott, Brent Andrea, Mark, and Erica; four
great grandchildren Peyton, Madison, Avery, and Adelynn; as well as one brother Dee Blankenship of Newago; and brother-in-law John (Pat) Saller of Laingsburg.
There will be a celebration of life service at 1:00 pm, on Sun.,
June 9, 2018 at the Camp Grayling's Officer's Club in Grayling, Michigan. Stubbs-Conner Funeral Home in Waynesville, OH.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2019, Waynesville, Warren Co., OH, Obituary
Published in Lansing State Journal on June 8,
2019
Melvin A. Blankenship, 88, 16May2019, Waynesville, Warren Co., OH
Stubbs-Conner Funeral Home.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2019, Waynesville, Warren Co., OH, Obituary
https://www.stubbsconner.com/obituaries/Melvin-Blankenship-2/#!/Obituary
Colonel Melvin (Mel) Blankenship, of Waynesville,
OH and formerly of Lansing, MI, went to rest early Thurs., May 16, 2019. He was
surrounded by the love of his four children and the love and esteem of family
and friends.
Mel grew up in Lansing and was a proud
member of the Eastern High School class of 1949. He was a career officer in the
Michigan National Guard, where he proudly served as Comptroller and Inspector
General for many years, before retiring as a full colonel on Jan. 1, 1986. He
also worked at the United States Property and Fiscal Office (USP & FO) for
Michigan, where he was the Deputy for many years. He was an avid reader,
enjoyed history and the Civil War, and loved Christmas movies.
He was married to the late Jacqueline
(Saller) Blankenship for 62 years before her death Jan. 1, 2018.
He was predeceased by his parents,
Jake
and Ida Blankenship; as well as by four brothers Harold, Al, Clifford, and Spencer; and one sister
Ruth.
He is survived by his four children
Brian
(Cindy) Blankenship, Waynesville, OH, Lori Blankenship of Lansing, Keith Blankenship of Potterville,
and Steven
(Jeanne) Blankenship of Temperance; six grandchildren Holly, Scott, Brent Andrea, Mark, and
Erica; four great grandchildren Peyton, Madison, Avery, and Adelynn; as well as
one brother Dee Blankenship of Newago; and brother-in-law John (Pat) Saller of
Laingsburg.
There will be a celebration of life
service at 1:00 pm on Sun., June 9, 2018, at the Camp Grayling's Officer’s Club
in Grayling, Michigan. Stubbs-Conner Funeral Home in
Waynesville, OH.
Wayne
2018, Apple Creek, Wayne Co., OH, Obituary
The Daily Record, (Wooster, OH) - February 23, 2018
Robert "Bob" W. "Emo" Long, 83, of Apple Creek,
died Friday, Feb. 23, 2018 at his home, with his wife by his side, after an
extended illness. He was born July 10, 1934 in Rittman to Carl and Eva (Carter)
Long.
Bob married Wenda Nesbitt-Black on March 2, 2002. Bob was a truck
driver for Wayne Steel for many years and retired in 2000. He was a member of
Parkview Christian Church. He collected Santa Clauses and model cars.
Bob was preceded in death by his parents; first wife, Karen
Lumbatis; second wife, Dolores Blankenship, and his brothers, Donald, Raymond,
Kenneth, Earl "Jess" and Clyde Long.
Bob will be deeply missed by his wife; children, Robert Long Jr. of
Mansfield, Anthony Long of Stone Creek; stepchildren, W. Lee Black of
Baltimore, Christine Carter of Big Prairie and Michael Black of Mingo Junction;
grandchildren, Bridget May of Pleasantville, Brandi Nestor of Lancaster, Brooke
Black of Baltimore, Hailee and Joshua Carter, both of Big Prairie, Pacee Miller
of Big Prairie and Kaige Black of Mingo Junction; and great-grandchildren,
Braxten Black and Harley May of Pleasantville and Sonny Nestor of Lancaster.
Funeral services will be Wednesday at 11 a.m. at the Roberts
Funeral Home-Sherwood Chapel, Wooster, with Pastor Brian White officiating.
Burial will be at Sherwood Memorial Gardens.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2018, Doylestown, Wayne Co., OH, Obituary
The Daily Record, (Wooster, OH) - November 2, 2018
Bill Vance, age 65, of Doylestown, formerly of Rittman, died
unexpectedly Thursday, November 1, 2018, at his residence in Doylestown,
following a period of declining health. Billy was born on August 28, 1953, in
Logan, West Virginia, to the late Everett and Martha (Crank) Vance.
He worked as a grinder at Technocast in Orrville for most of his
career, and had also worked at IGA in Rittman for a few years after they
reopened in 2007. Billy was a former member of the VFW in Rittman. He enjoyed
playing poker and drinking coffee, but most of all he enjoyed spending time
with his kids and grandkids, watching them play sports, and playing baseball
with them.
He was preceded in death by father, Everett Vance, mother, Martha
Vance, brothers, Buddy Vance and James Vance, and sister, Anna Thompson.
Surviving are daughter, Nicole "Rachel" (Shannon) Rowe of
Doylestown; step-son, Robert Blankenship of Green; step-daughter, Amber
Blankenship of Wooster; 11 grandchildren, Tyler and Tristen Rowe,
Dominic Waggoner, Richard, Felicia, and Ryan Corn, David Wickens, Spencer and Owen Blankenship , and Cypress and Pixzy Sauer; one great
grandchild, Daniel Waggoner, and one on the way; 3 brothers, Charles (Sharon)
Vance of Rittman, Bobby (Nancy) Vance of FL, and Jonny (Teresa) Vance of
Wooster; sister-in-law, Janet Vance of Rittman; and numerous nieces and
nephews.
Services will be held at 12:00 noon on Tuesday, November 6, 2018 at
Auble-Gillman Funeral Home, 360 W. Sunset Dr., Rittman, with Pastor Bobby Vance
officiating.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2018, Orrville, Wayne
Co., OH, Obituary
Akron Beacon Journal (OH) - January 9, 2018
Christina M. Cesco
(Blankenship), 55, of Orrville, Ohio, went to her
heavenly home January 5, 2018. She was the daughter of the late Judith and Charles Blankenship.
She leaves behind her beloved boyfriend, Larry Adkins (Willy) of
Orrville, Ohio. She loved him dearly--it was true love!
She is survived by her only son, Michael (Mikey) Tiffany Needs and
her three grandchildren who she loved with all her heart; her only sister, Jeanie; many
family members including her close aunt, Carilyn.
A memorial will be held Saturday, 11 a.m. at the South Main St.
Church of God, 261 S. Main St., in Rittman, Ohio (where she was a member), Rev.
Jeff Ball officiating.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2019, Orrville, Wayne Co., OH, Obituary
The Herald-Dispatch, (Huntington, WV) - October 4, 2019
Lillian Marie Blankenship Lowe, 87, of Orrville, Ohio, formerly of Kenova, died Sept. 18, 2019,
at her daughter's home.
Funeral services will be held at 2 pm, Oct. 5, Morris Funeral Home
Chapel; burial at Community Memorial Gardens.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2019, Orrville, Wayne Co., OH, Obituary
https://www.morrisfuneralhome.com/obituary/lillian-lowe
Lillian Marie Blankenship Lowe, 87 of Kenova,
WV, passed away Wednesday September 18, 2019 at her daughter’s residence in
Orrville, Ohio. She was born February 11, 1932 in Wayne, WV, a daughter of the
late Hiram and Thelma Lockhart
Blankenship.
Lillian was a homemaker.
In addition to her parents, she was
preceded in death by her husband, Noah Lowe; an infant son, Hezekiah Lowe; two sisters,
Leota Adkins and Fredis Blankenship; four brothers,
Sidney
Haskel “Sid” Blankenship, Hiram Blankenship, Jr., James Blankenship and Cay Blankenship.
Survivors include two daughters, Thelma
M. Lowe (Larry) of Ona, WV, Hester Meade (Earl) of Orrville, OH; two sons, John
B. Lowe, II (Deborah) of Warsaw, IN, Noah J. Lowe of Kenova, WV; three sisters,
Irene Artrip (Paul) of
Huntington, WV, Gladys Sue Dierdorff (Don) of Barboursville, WV, Sylvia Luther (Jim) of
Kenova, WV; two brothers, Ellis Blankenship of Huntington,
WV, Willis
Blankenship of Barboursville, WV; 13 grandchildren, 28 great grandchildren, five
great-great grandchildren and a granny to so many more. Friends may call from noon until service time
Saturday at Morris Funeral Home, Wayne, WV.
Funeral services will be conducted 2:00
pm, Saturday, October 5, 2019 at Morris Funeral Home Chapel by Pastor Tim
Grisham. Burial will follow at Community
Memorial Gardens.
+2018, West Salem, Wayne
Co., OH, Obituary
Ashland Times-Gazette (OH) - July 5, 2018
Judy D. Bryant, 70, of West Salem died Thursday at her home. She
was born April 25, 1948 in Pineville, WV, the daughter of Elmer and Gearldine (Blankenship) Rambo.
Judy retired from Brook Park Ford Motor Company after 15 years. She
was a member of the Moose Lodge in Ashland.
Her parents; husband, David and a son, Jimmy Ray Bryant died
previously.
She is survived by her sons, Bruce and Neal (Jeff) Bryant, both of
West Salem; fiancé, Jan Muszynski of Toledo;
grandsons, Dusty and David Bryant; great-grandchildren, Airelle, Annabelle and
Daniel Bryant; four sisters and a brother.
The family is planning a memorial service at a later date. The
burial will be in West Salem Cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2019, Wooster, Wayne
Co., OH, Obituary
The Daily Record, (Wooster, OH) - April 1, 2019
Mary K. "Kaky" Arnett, age 82, of Wooster, passed away,
Sunday, March 31, 2019 at Magnolia Sanctuary Health, in Wadsworth, [Medina Co., OH] following a period of declining health.
She was born on July 12, 1936 in Wooster to George and Lexie (Blankenship) Robison and has been an area resident for all of her
life.
Mary worked as Produce Manager with the former Sparkle Market in
Wooster for 32 years. She married William A. Arnett who passed away in 2000.
She participated in the Red Hat Society in Wooster for many years; enjoyed
bowling and was an avid traveler especially during her younger years.
In addition to her parents and husband, she is preceded in death by
her brothers, Thomas and Gerald Robison.
She is survived by a daughter, Kimberly (Joel) Sanderson of
Wooster; grandchildren, William "BJ" (Staci) Sanderson of Norton and
Ryan (Jennifer) Sanderson of Chicago; 3 great-grandchildren; many nieces and
nephews and other special family relationships.
Memorial services will take place on Thursday, 7:00 pm, at
Custer-Glenn Funeral Home in Wooster, with Pastor Don Bolich officiating. There
will be a private interment which will take place at Wooster Cemetery at the
convenience of the family.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Wood
+2019, Northwood,
Wood Co., OH, Obituary
The Blade, (Toledo, OH) - August 29, 2019
Marie Lynne Mikolajczyk, 55, of Northwood, OH passed away on August 27, 2019. She was born
on November 16, 1963 to Billy
and Wilma (Hartman) Blankenship
in Toledo, OH.
Marie loved painting, garage sales, cats, movies and children.
She was preceded in death by her father.
Left to cherish her memory are her children, Joshua (Hope Luman)
Will, Shawna (Jesse) Dinius, Cody (Caitlyn Cook) Will; mother, Wilma; siblings, Robert, Terry (Terri), and Dianne Blankenship.
Funeral Services will take place on Tuesday, September 3, 2019 at
10:00 am at the Hoeflinger-Shank Funeral Home (419-691-6768), 3500 Navarre Ave,
Oregon, OH. followed by
burial at Restlawn Memorial Park.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Wyandot
+2018, Nevada, Wyandot
Co., OH, Obituary
The Courier, (Findlay, OH) - October 29, 2018
Mr. John H.
Blankenship, 80 [1938], of Nevada, Ohio, died at 12:34 a.m.
Saturday, Oct. 27, 2018, at the Fairhaven Community in Upper Sandusky, [Wyandot Co., OH].
He married Dary Erwin and she survives. Also surviving are three
sons, Kevin Johnson of Tiffin, Kelly Johnson of Houston, and Shane of Chicago;
two daughters, Yvonne (Jon) Craig of Knoxville, Tennessee, and Willa (Bob)
Norris of Vanceburg, Kentucky; and a brother,
Fred (Faye) Blankenship Jr. of Nevada.
A funeral will be held at 11 am, Thursday at Lucas-Batton Funeral
Home, Upper Sandusky, the Rev. Doral Sharp
officiating. Burial will be at Old Mission Cemetery, Upper Sandusky.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2018, Nevada, Wyandot
Co., OH, Obituary
https://www.lucasbatton.com/notices/John-Blankenship
John H. Blankenship, age 80, of
Nevada, Ohio, passed away on Saturday, October 27, 2018 at 12:34am at the
Fairhaven Community in Upper Sandusky. He was born on February 18, 1938 in
Vanceburg, Kentucky, to Fred Sr. and Martha (Stafford) Blankenship, both of whom
are deceased.
John worked as a machinist for General
Electric in Bucyrus, retiring in 1999 after 27 years. For hobbies, he enjoyed
collecting replica cars, buying and fixing up homes, spending time at his home
and being with his family, along with his 2 cats, Boxer and Tommy.
John was preceded in death by his
parents, and 2 infant sons Johnny and Shawn.
John married Dary Erwin on May 16, 1964
in Nevada, and she survives. He is also survived by 3 sons: Kevin
Johnson of Tiffin, Kelly (Tracy) Johnson of Houston, Texas, Shane Blankenship of Chicago,
Illinois, and 2 daughters: Yvonne (Jon) Craig of Knoxville, Tennessee, and
Willa (Bob) Norris of Vanceburg, Kentucky. 8 grandchildren: Dustin (Charm)
Johnson, Douglas Johnson, Desirae (Cory) Crabtree, Orey Wilson, Dakota Wilson,
Isaac Hammond, Sarah Craig, Amelia (Brad) Newman, and 4 great grandchildren,
Tayden, Griffen, Garren and Baby Tullie.
Along with a brother, Fred
(Faye) Blankenship, Jr. of Nevada, and many wonderful nieces, nephews,
friends and neighbors.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00am
Thursday, November 1, 2018 at the Lucas-Batton Funeral Home in Upper Sandusky,
with Rev. Doral Sharp officiating.
Burial will follow at Old Mission Cemetery.
+2019, Sycamore, Wyandot
Co., OH, Obituary
Published in the Telegraph-Forum on Mar. 25, 2019
Marvin J. Blankenship, age 72 of 7026 Marion-Melmore Road, Sycamore, Ohio died at 9:37
pm, Friday, March 22, 2019 at home. He was born on September 6, 1946 in Vulcan,
West Virginia to Claude and
Stella (Baker) Blankenship.
Marvin was a retired laborer for the former Swan Hose, Bucyrus,
Ohio for forty-four years. He was a member of the T-Square Dance Club, Tiffin,
Ohio, member of the VFW Post in Bucyrus, Ohio, member of the Carey Conservation
Club, lifetime member of the DVA (Disabled American Vets), member of the NRA
and he also served his country as a proud veteran during the Vietnam Era in the
57th Aviation Assault Division. For hobbies He liked to go camping, hunting,
fishing, 4-wheeling and motorcycle riding. He loved to read Western novels and
watch western movies on TV. He also loved to follow his grandchildren around to
their different sporting events.
Marvin was preceded in death by two brothers, Bobby and Joe Blankenship
plus a brother-in-law, Elmer Bryant.
Marvin married Barbara (Goodman) Blankenship on December 21, 1966 and she survives.
Also surviving are the following children,
Tony Blankenship and companion, Mellisa Stansberry, rural Sycamore, Ohio and Tisha (Jack) Holman, Tiffin, Ohio. Also surviving are four grandchildren,
Trevor Blankenship, Charlotte Holman, Gwendalyn Holman and Rayanne Holman plus three brothers,
Willie (Pat) Blankenship, Camp Creek, Kentucky, William (Gail) Blankenship, Argo, Kentucky, Grover (Diane) Blankenship, Bucyrus, Ohio and two sisters, Kathleen
Bryant, Bucyrus, Ohio and Phyllis (Joe) Sweeney, Bucyrus, Ohio. Also
surviving is a sister-in-law, Helen Blankenship, Argo, Kentucky plus many nieces and
nephews.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 am, Wednesday, March 27,
2019, at the Walton-Moore Funeral Home, Sycamore, Ohio with the Rev Steve
Sturgeon officiating., Burial will follow at Pleasant View Cemetery, Sycamore,
Ohio where the Sycamore American Legion Post # 250 will conduct a military
graveside service.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2018, Upper Sandusky, Wyandot Co., OH, Obituary
The Courier, (Findlay, OH) - December 24, 2018
Carrie Ann Redd, age 40, of Upper Sandusky, passed away at the
Bridge Hospice Care Center on Saturday, December 22, 2018. She was born on
April 11, 1978 to the late Jerry and Shirley (Blankenship) Spitnale.
She was a graduate of Terra Tech, loved sprint car racing, trips to
Vegas, visiting Amish country, attending sporting events, and loved Christmas
time.
She married Michael Redd on May 5, 2018 and he survives. Also
surviving are a daughter, Autumn Erb of Findlay; three step-sons: Trevin Redd
and Brayden Redd, both of Upper Sandusky, and Robert (Sabrina) Robenalt of
Tiffin; a step-daughter, Barb (Alvin) Hess of Tiffin; grandsons: Gaige and
Benjamin Hess; step-father, Mike Houck; brothers: Terry (Chris) Spitnale of
Toledo, Brian Spitnale of McComb, and Greg (Carey) Spitnale of Leipsic;
step-brothers: Nathan (Jen) Houck of Tiffin, Mike (Amanda) Houck of Bloomville;
and step-sister, Nicole Houck of Tiffin.
Funeral service will be held at 11:00 am, Saturday, December 29,
2018, at Coldren-Crates Funeral Home. Pastor Jim Williams will officiate.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Jerry L.
Spitnale’s Obitury shows Shirley as a Houck
Shirley J. Houck
– b.22Jan1953, KY – d.17Sep2000, Toledo, Luca Co., OH, Parents; Blankenship
& Charles.
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