2010-2013, TN, Compiled by James W. Blankenship jkblank1(at)sbcglobal.net

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

Blankenship, Dennis L. 52, 11Aug1957 - 27Jun2010, (FO), TN-408-04-3160

Blankenship, John J. 87, 12Jun1923 - 10Sep2010, 37934 (PE), TN-413-26-9296

Blankenship, Jonathan 03, 18Oct2007 - 19Nov2010, (72), TN-762-05-0200

Blankenship, Shirley A. 56, 30Dec1954 - 02Feb2011, (72), TN-412-96-6813

Anderson

2013, Clinton, Anderson Co., TN, Obituary

Knoxville News Sentinel (TN) - February 25, 2013

Johnny Glenn Gray, born May 8, 1952, passed away peacefully at home February 23, 2013, after an extended illness. Johnny worked for the Y-12 Plant until his retirement in 2006.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Albert and L. Louise Gray; grandparents, John and Martha E. Hughes; nephew, Michael Jameson; aunts, Johnny Ruth and Thomas Blankenship , Ann and Charles W. Jenkins; uncle, W.W. (Bill) and Olene Hughes.

He is survived by: devoted brother: James E. Gray and dear sister in-law Darlene; loving sister: Martha (Sis) Jameson and husband Robert; nephews: Steven Gray and Robert Jameson, Jr. and wife Kris; niece: Amy Gray; great nephews and great nieces: Robbie, Rachel and Ryan; aunt: Clara Sandy of Decatur, AL; uncles: Charlie and Imogene Gray of Trinity, AL, R.D. and Mary Hughes of Oak Ridge, Charles and Ellen Hughes of Heiskell, H.K. and Pat Hughes of Clinton, Jimmy C. and Alice Hughes of Clinton; many first and second cousins and lots of friends.

The family will receive friends Tuesday, February 26th from 5:30-7:00 PM at Holley-Gamble Funeral Home in Clinton. Funeral service will follow with Chaplain Ruth Bordeaux officiating. Graveside service will be Wednesday, February 27th at 11:00AM at Woodhaven Memorial Gardens in Claxton.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2012, Lake City, Anderson Co., TN, Obituary

Published in Knoxville News Sentinel on November 1, 2012

John Thomas "Tom" Byrge, - age 78 of Lake City, passed away Tuesday, October 30, 2012 at Methodist Medical Center of Oak Ridge. He was born July 18, 1934 in Campbell County to the late Everette and Ruby Phillips Byrge. Tom was an Air Force veteran who served in the Korean War. He was a member of the Longfield Baptist Church. Tom enjoyed fishing and watching Tennessee football and basketball.

In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by wife, Louise Sharp Byrge; son, John "Anthony" Byrge; brothers, Glen, Charles, and Earnest Byrge; sisters, Susie Norman and Clara Hammer.

Survivors: son David Byrge and wife, Pam, Lake City; grandsons Russell Byrge and wife, Jackie, Clinton, Matt Byrge, Lake City; brother J. T. Byrge and wife, Sharon, Powell; sisters Mary Blankenship, Knoxville, Sherry Tipton and husband, Ben, Knoxville; very special friend Lou Byrge, Lake City; several nieces, nephews, and host of other relatives and friends to mourn his passing.

Funeral service: 8:00 p.m. Friday, November 2, 2012 in the Hatmaker Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Wayne Phillips officiating. Friends and family will meet at Oak Grove Cemetery in Lake City at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, November 3, 2012 for his interment.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

+2011, Oak Ridge, Anderson Co., TN, Obituary

The Roane County News, (Kingston, TN) - April 18, 2011

Janet Marlene Blankenship, 72, of Oak Ridge, formerly of Oliver Springs, died Friday, April 15, 2011, in Methodist Medical Center, Oak Ridge.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Stewart and Lola England.

Survivors include three daughters, Angela Bailey, Debbie Delk and Cynthia Blankenship; and a son, Wylie Blankenship Jr.

In accordance with her wishes, a private service is planned in Sharp Funeral Home, Oliver Springs. Private burial will be at Anderson Memorial Gardens, Clinton.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2011, Oak Ridge, Anderson Co., TN, Obituary

The Oak Ridger, (TN) - May 17, 2011

Laura Catherine Bayless Underwood passed away at home Sunday, May 15, 2011. She was born to MacDowell Bayless and Leona Chastain Bayless in Knob Lick, Mo., on Sept. 25, 1926.

She married Leeman Underwood on May 19, 1946. They lived in Catherine Place near Fredericktown, Mo., until December 1959, when they moved to Oak Ridge, Tenn. Laura was a hairdresser; she owned Laura's Beauty Salon at Hilltop for many years. Laura was a faithful member of First Free Will Baptist Church in Oak Ridge since moving to Oak Ridge. She was a very giving and loving lady who, after long hours of working as a hairdresser, still found time to cook many delectable meals and desserts for her family, church, and friends. She crocheted many gifts for friends and family as well as smocked baby dresses as baby shower gifts for many throughout the years. She loved crafting and flower arranging. She worked tirelessly caring for her family and made each family member special mementos that each one will always treasure.

She was preceded in death by her parents, MacDowell Bayless and Leona Chastain Bayless; brothers, Floyd Bayless and Jack Bayless; and sister, Norma Jean Bayless Hahl; sister-in-law, Verna Grace Bayless; sister-in-law, Liliian Underwood Hovis; and brother-in-law, Lindell Hovis; her daughter, Gail Underwood Fender; nephew, David Bayless; and niece, Denice DeWeez.

She is survived by her husband of 65 years, Leeman Underwood; son, Greg Underwood and wife, Linda; daughters, Sue Underwood Roberts and husband, Mac Roberts, and Pamela Underwood Haynes and husband, Charles Haynes; sister-in-law, Theresa Bayless, and brother-in-law, Harry Hahl. She also leaves behind 10 grandchildren, Michelle Fender Kirk (husband, David), Brett Fender (wife, Kim), Darren Fender (wife, Christina), Chris Underwood (wife, Jennifer), Brian Underwood (wife, Cindy), Amanda Underwood Burden (husband, Scott), Sean Carroll (wife, Joanna), Eric Carroll (wife, Rachael), Chuck Haynes (wife, Jennifer), and Corey Haynes (wife, Jenny); and 21 great-grandchildren and four step-great-grandchildren, Joshua, Jessica, and Jonathan Kirk, Chris Sanders, Natali, Irelan and Levi Fender, Felicity Fender, Bethany, Hannah, and Nolan Underwood, Casey Underwood, Julia, Holly and Allan Rick, Jillian Carroll, Katie and Sean Matthew Carroll, Dylan, Taylor, Olivia, and Evan Haynes, Carson, Caiden, and Kelcey Haynes. She also had nieces and nephews, Judy Lytle, Brenda Blankenship, Ken Hovis, Roger Hovis, Tommy Bayless, Peggy Spilker, Nancy Ramirez, Cheri Marler, Sandy Bayless, Denny Mike Bayless, Debbie Stanfield, Stanley Bayless, Kathy Beckett, Valarie Brooks, Sanny Hahl, Joe Hahl, Jeff Hahl, and John Hahl; and numerous grandnieces and grandnephews. She loved her family very much and they each loved her very much.

The family will receive friends from 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, May 17, 2011, at Weatherford Mortuary, with the funeral to follow at 7 p.m. with the Rev. David Cox officiating. The graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, May 18, 2011, at Oak Ridge Memorial Park.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2012, Oak Ridge, Anderson Co., TN, Obituary

The Oak Ridger, (TN) - February 3, 2012

Carl "Buddy" Hensley, formerly of Oliver Springs, died Wednesday, Jan. 18, 2012, at Methodist Medical Center of Oak Ridge. Mr. Hensley was a reitred coal miner who also enjoyed stock car racing and flea markets. Mr.

Hensley is survived by a son, Lester Carl Hensley of Lancaster, Ohio; and two daughters, Penny Hensley Cooper of Oak Ridge and Mary Anne Hensley Starnes of Jamestown. He is also survived by grandchildren, Natasha Hensley Cadwallder of Chapel Hill, Tenn., Rebecca Hensley Stricklan of Rockwood, Michael Hensley of Rockwood, Caitlyn Starnes of Jamestown, Joshua Coin and Zachary Coin of Oak Ridge. Mr. Hensley also had several great-grand children, Robert and Katherine Cadwallder, James Hensley, Makaylee Barnes, Isahia Stricklan, Tyler Hensley, Aubrey Hensley, Hailey Hensley and Albert Douglas Coin. Mr. Hensley also had several nieces from Oak Ridge: Angela Bailey and Cynthia Blankenship, plus niece Debbie Delk from Jamestown. A nephew, Wylie Blankenship, also resides in Jamestown.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2013, Oak Ridge, Anderson Co., TN, Obituary

The Oak Ridger, (TN) - June 28, 2013

Lavada Bacon Smith, age 91, of Oak Ridge, born June 28, 1921, passed away Wednesday, June 19, 2013, at Tennova Residential Hospice [Knoxville, Knox Co., TN]. Lavada and Dwight Smith have been residents of Oak Ridge since 1943 and among the earliest members of First Baptist Church.

Lavada was preceded in death by her husband, Dwight H. Smith; daughter, Linda Smith Thomas; parents, Clyde and Stella Bacon; and brothers, Charles and Paul Bacon.

She is survived by her daughter, Carolyn Blankenship Roberts of Oak Ridge; three brothers, Robert C. Bacon Jr., Mort Bacon and Don Bacon; two sisters Mary Gene Warner, and Patty Wilson; two grandsons, Michael Blankenship (Dawn), Rob Blankenship (Penny); four granddaughters, Wendy Averitt (Will), Jodi Holloway (Greg), Sally Mahon (Russel), Lindsay Mitchell (Drew); nine great-grandsons, three great-granddaughters; sister-in-law, Mary Louise Winton; and several nieces and nephews.

Burial was Saturday, June 22, in Hamblen Cemetery in Lee County, Virginia.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2013, Oak Ridge, Anderson Co., TN, Obituary

Knoxville News Sentinel (TN) - September 9, 2013

Mary Faye Hughes, age 86 of Oak Ridge, passed away September 7, 2013 at her home. She was a member of Edgemore Baptist Church. She was a secretary for Martin Marietta at the K-25 Plant for many years. Mary enjoyed bowling and was part of a bowling league in past years. She was a great cook and loved to bake.

Preceded in death by her parents, Jess and Bonnie Huffine; son, Richard Hughes; brothers, Bobby Ray and William Huffine; sisters, Margaret Wyatt and Betty Jean Mosier; brother in-law, Bill Hughes; sisters in-law, Louise Gray, Johnnie Ruth Blankenship and Ann Jenkins.

Survivors: husband: Rufus D. Hughes; son: Randal Hughes; daughter: Rhonda Spiva; brothers: Herbert, Charles and Glenn Huffine; sisters: Jessie Janice Purdy and Kathleen Hutsell; brothers-in-law: Charles and Ellen Hughes, Hugo and Pat Hughes, Jimmy and Alice Hughes; several grandchildren and great grandchildren.

The family will receive friends Monday, September 9th from 5:00-7:00 PM at Holley-Gamble Funeral Home in Clinton. Funeral service will follow with Rev. Rick Miller officiating. Interment will be Tuesday, September 10th at 10:00 AM at Woodhaven Memorial Gardens in Claxton.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

Johnnie Ruth Hughes married Charles Thomas Blankenship

2013, Oak Ridge, Anderson Co., TN, Obituary

The Oak Ridger, (TN) - December 16, 2013

`Ember Lee St. John, the infant daughter of Oak Ridge residents, Charles Lee "CL" St. John and Brittany Kinser St. John of Oak Ridge, went to heaven on Thursday, Dec. 12, 2013, at Ft. Sanders Regional Medical Center, Knoxville.

In heaven, she was greeted by her paternal grandmother, Sue Helen St. John, who preceded her in death.

In addition to her parents, she is survived by a sister, Wakley Grace Kinser of Oak Ridge; her paternal grandfather, Thomas St. John of Oliver Springs; maternal grandparents, Mike Kinser of Loudon, and Jackie Cooper and husband, Rick, of Lenoir City; an uncle, Shannon Kinser of Johnson City; and by an aunt, Angie Blankenship of Lenoir City. She is also survived by great-grandparents, Joyce Kinser and Jack and Christine Hodge, all of Lenoir City.

Graveside services and burial will be held Monday, Dec. 16, 2013, at 11 a.m., at the Loudon Memorial Garden with Pastor Robert Melton officiating.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

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

Blankenship, Janet 72, 01Sep1938 - 15Apr2011, Oak Ridge, Anderson, TN, KY-401-48-2911

Blankenship, Sallie T. 84, 08Mar1925 - 15Jan2010, Clinton, Anderson, TN, TN-414-32-3383

Bedford

2010, Shelbyville, Bedford Co., TN, Obituary

Macon County Times (Lafayette, TN) - December 30, 2010

Durell Keith, age 81 of Shelbyville, TN and formerly of the Willette Community in Macon County, TN passed away Friday evening, December 24, 2010 at the Heritage Medical Center in Shelbyville, TN. Funeral Services for Durell Keith were conducted Tuesday afternoon, December 28, 2010 at 2:00 p.m. from the Chapel of Anderson & Son Funeral Home in Red Boiling Springs with E. C. Meadows officiating. Interment followed in the Keith-Strode Cemetery with military honors. His family and friends served as pallbearers.

Durell was born Saturday, May 11, 1929 in Jackson County, TN, the son of the late Galie and Alta Bilbrey Keith. On October 25, 1957, he married the former Bonnie Lee Brasel, who survives. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his daughters, Judy Hix and Beverly Cain; sisters, Louise Winters, Edith Celsor and Helen Brown and his brothers, Burr, Ray and Dumas Keith. Durell was a logger and sawmill worker. He was an army veteran of Korea where he proudly served his country.

Survivors besides his wife Bonnie of 53 years include; son and daughter-in-law, Timothy and Geraldine Keith, Hermitage Springs Community; grandson and his wife, Tim and Zoila Hix, Shelbyville; great-grandson, Fernado Dubon, Shelbyville; sisters, Marie Klinger, Akron, OH, Dovie Temberton, Franklin, IN, Robbie Turner, Hendersonville, Dean Blankenship and husband, R. B. of Lafayette.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2013, Shelbyville, Bedford Co., TN, Obituary

Published in The Huntsville Times from January 18 to January 20, 2013

Jackie D. Tucker, 62, of Shelbyville, TN, formerly of Huntsville, passed away on Jan. 4 in Vanderbilt Hospital in Nashville [Davidson Co., TN]. He served in the United States Army and was a Viet Nam veteran.

He was preceded in death by his mother, father, and brother.

Mr. Tucker is survived by his sisters, Barbara Russell of Columbia, SC and Janice Blankenship of Albertville, AL.

His burial will be in Valhalla Memory Garden.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

Benton

2011, Camden, Benton Co., TN, Obituary

The Oldham Era, (LaGrange, KY) - September 22, 2011

James Wayne "Jim" Crawford Sr., 76, of Camden, Tenn. passed away Friday, Sept. 2, 2011, at Camden Health and Rehabilitation. He was born May 3, 1935, to the late John Crawford and Doris Thomas. He was a member of the Franklin Baptist Church, and a retired foreman for Restonic mattress company. He enjoyed horse racing and playing poker.

He is preceded in death by his wife, Mary Alice Smith Crawford; son, Raymond Anthony "Tony" Crawford; brother, Bobby Crawford; and sister, Margie Blankenship.

Survivors include his son, James "Jimmy" Wayne Crawford Jr., of Crestwood; two daughters, Peggy Ann Crawford of Westport and Dianna Lynn Acra of Bardstown; two brothers, Johnny Crawford of Norfolk, Va. and Ronald Crawford; two sisters, Nancy Doyle and Nelly Austin of Louisville; three granddaughters, Hila McKenzie and Amber Crawford of Crestwood and Amanda Hargis of Bruceton; four great-grandchildren, Alyssa McKenzie, Marcus McKenzie, Aaliyah Lewis and Skyler Lewis; and several nephews and nieces.

Services were Sept. 4 at Chase Funeral Home, with the Rev. Lynn Stapleton officiating.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

Bledsoe

2011, Pikeville, Bledsoe Co., TN, Obituary

Herald-Citizen (Cookeville, TN) - July 2, 2011

Funeral services for Glenda Deweese Walters, 62, of Pikeville, will be held at 2 p.m. today, Sunday, July 3, at Mooneyham Free Will Baptist Church. Burial will be in Blankenship Cemetery. The family is currently receiving friends at the funeral home.

Mrs. Walters went to be with the Lord on Thursday, June 30, 2011. She attended Mooneyham Free Will Baptist Church. During Glenda's 25 years of nursing, she was awarded the Presidential Award of Excellence in Nursing and met former President Bill Clinton. She was also awarded the Tennessee Nurse of the Year and named in Who's Who of the Medical Community of America.

Her family includes her husband, Derrell Walters of Pikeville; a daughter and son-in-law, Glenice and Michael McKenzie of Atoka; a son, Anthony Walters of Pikeville; two stepsons, Derrell Walters Jr. and Stan Walters; two grandchildren, Nicholas and Christian McKenzie; seven stepgrandchildren; a sister and brother-in-law, Pat and Wayne Sullivan of Sparta; two brothers and sisters-in-law, Leon and Judy Deweese and John and Minnie Deweese, all of Pikeville; and several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Glen and Norma Deweese.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

+2011, Pikeville, Bledsoe Co., TN, Obituary

http://www.reedfamilyfh.com/fh/obituaries/obituary.cfm?o_id=1343692&fh_id=11229

William Albert Blankenship (May 14, 1917 - December 19, 2011)

W. A. "Dub" Blankenship, age 94 of Pikeville, died Monday, December 19, 2011.

Preceding him in death was his wife Johnnie Ann Blankenship; daughter Shelby Jean Ferguson, sister Alberta Troy; brothers Charlie, John, Jess, Giles, and Loyd Blankenship.

Survivors include sons Dale (Gail) Blankenship, Pikeville; Don (Barbara) Blankenship, Chattanooga; four grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.

Service will be Wednesday at 1:00 pm CST in the Putnam-Reed Funeral Home chapel with burial in Blankenship Cemetery.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

+2011, Pikeville, Bledsoe Co., TN, Obituary

http://www.chattanoogan.com/articles/article_215844.asp

W. A. "Dub" Blankenship, 94, of Pikeville, died on Monday, December 19, 2011.

Preceding him in death was his wife, Johnnie Ann Blankenship; daughter, Shelby Jean Ferguson, sister, Alberta Troy; brothers, Charlie, John, Jess, Giles, and Loyd Blankenship.

Survivors include his sons, Dale (Gail) Blankenship, Pikeville; Don (Barbara) Blankenship, Chattanooga; four grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.

Services will be on Wednesday, December 21, at 1 p.m. CST in the funeral home chapel with burial in Blankenship Cemetery.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

+2012, Pikeville, Bledsoe Co., TN, Obituary

The Herald-News, (Dayton, TN) - May 28, 2012

Velma Simmons Holland, 85, of Pikeville, Tenn., passed away May 28, 2012 at her home. She was a member of the Pikeville Church of God. She was a seamstress by trade, but loved to quilt and sew, and bake pies.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Joe Holland; parents, Napolean and Rachel Simmons; brother, Chester Simmons; and sisters, Lena Agee, Angie Blankenship, Martha Lou DeBord, and Ida Milan.

She is survived by her son, Jerry (Carol) Holland of Pikeville; daughters, Joyce (Wendell) Hughes of Pikeville, and Imogene (Harold) Hendrick of Dayton; grandchildren, Tonya Sorrow, Amy (Preston) Hale, Heather (David) Blair, Josh (Angie) Holland, and Matt (Cheryl) Hendrick, great-grandchildren, Faith and Ethan Hale, Emily Sorrow, Haven, Render, and Ever Blair, Lily Phillips, and Flora Holland, brother, N.C. Simmons, sisters, Clara Mooneyham, Thelma Simmons, and Juanita Reed.

A Celebration of Velma's life will be held in the sanctuary of the Pikeville Church of God on Wednesday May 30, at 2 p.m. with Bro. James Dunn and Bro. Kenneth Norris officiating. Burial will be in the Pikeville City Cemetery.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2012, Pikeville, Bledsoe Co., TN, Obituary

Chattanooga Times Free Press (TN) - May 28, 2012

Terry Lynn Olinger "Big O," 50, went home to be with his Savior on Saturday May 26, 2012. Terry was a member of the Sampson Freewill Baptist Church, where he taught the teen class. He was an avid outdoorsman who loved hunting and fishing.

Terry was preceded in death by his parents, Robert Woodrow and Margaret Judy Troglin Olinger, and one brother, Darryl Olinger.

He is survived and will be dearly missed by his loving wife, Sandra Davis Olinger; son, Garrett Mason Lynn Olinger; siblings, Melissa Olinger, David (Susan) Olinger, Donna (Steve) Heard, and Sherry Olinger; nieces and nephews, Grace and Emory Olinger; Derrick, Hope, Hailey and Haven Heard, Maddison and Mason Blaylock, all of Pikeville; several aunts, uncles, in-laws, and a host of friends.

A celebration of Terry's life will be held in the sanctuary of Pikeville Church of God on Tuesday, May 29, at 1 p.m. Services will be officiated by Bro. Bill Montandon and Rev. Doug Cunningham. Burial will be in the Blankenship Cemetery.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

+2012, Pikeville, Bledsoe Co., TN, Obituary

http://www.reedfamilyfh.com/fh/obituaries/obituary.cfm?o_id=1569666&fh_id=11229

Lorene Blankenship, age 81 of Pikeville, died Sunday, August 26, 2012. She was born August 4, 1931 in Van Buren County to Bill and Mary Mooneyham and was a 1951 graduate of Van Buren County High School.

Lorene was preceded in death by husband James Earl Blankenship; grandson William Dwight Blankenship; parents Bill and Mary Mooneyham; brothers Rev. Douglas Haston, Lester Haston, and Arlin Mooneyham.

Survivors include daughter Teresa (Larry) Farley; sons James Howard (Bonnie) Blankenship, Billy Wade (Elizabeth) Blankenship, David (Donna) Blankenship and Dwight (Lisa) Blankenship, all of Pikeville; four grandchildren; eleven great-grandchildren; two sisters Pauline VanWinkle, Lavergne; and Nida Fay Dodson, Spencer; special family Stuart, Joyce, Hanna, and Coleman Carroll.

Service will be Wednesday at 1:00 pm CDT in the funeral home chapel with Bro. David Lee, Bro. Bill Montana, and Bro. Jimmy Williams officiating. Burial will be in Blankenship Cemetery. Online condolences can be made at www.reedfamilyfh.com. Arrangements by Putnam-Reed Funeral Home, Hwy 127 South, Pikeville, TN. Visitation Monday 5-9 pm CDT and Tuesday 9am-9pm CDT

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

SSDI; Blankenship, James E., 66, 17Oct1931 - 04Jul1998, Pikeville, Bledsoe, TN, TN-410-48-7714

2013, Pikeville, Bledsoe Co., TN, Obituary

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Woodrow Wilson Blaylock, 64 of Pikeville died in an accidental house fire in the early morning hours of March 4, 2013. He was an avid hunter. Woodrow particularly enjoyed hunting squirrel and rabbit.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Sam and Avis (Hankins) Blaylock, brother, Fred Monroe Blaylock, a sister, Ocie Mae Hunter, and nephews J. R. Conley and Scotty Blaylock.

Left behind to cherish his memory are his brothers, James “Bud” Blaylock, Charles Blaylock, William Blaylock, and Lee Norman Smith, sisters, Lucille Boyd, Mildred Gilbert, Gladys Regan, Nannette Blankenship, Mary Watson, and Flossie Haston, nieces, Barbara Yearwood and Brenda Conley, nephews, Danny Conley, Wayne Conley, and David Gilbert, and several dear friends.

A Celebration of Woodrow’s Life will be held in the Pikeville Funeral Home chapel on Sunday March 17, 2013 at 2:00 p.m. with Bro. Rudy Oakes officiating. Burial will be in the Blaylock Cemetery.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

+2013, Pikeville, Bledsoe Co., TN, Obituary

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Thelma Simmons, 86 of Pikeville passed away June 12, 2013 at an area nursing home. She was a founding member of the Mt. Crest Church of God of Prophecy. She worked at the local hosiery mill for many years. Thelma loved to tend a garden, sew, and cook for her family.

She was preceded in death by her husband; Herbert Jake Simmons, son; Ronald Simmons, parents; Napolean and Rachel Simmons, brother; Chester Simmons, and sisters; Lena Agee, Angie Blankenship, Martha Lou DeBord, Ida Milan and her twin sister; Velma Holland, son-in-law; Greg Jones, step-grandson; Andy Wooden, and brothers-in-law; Joe Holland, Mitchell Agee, Albert Debord, Giles Blankenship, and Amos Pendergrass.

She is survived and will be missed by her son; Norman (Nancy) Simmons, daughters; Kathi Jones, Patsy (Stanley Evans) Simmons, brother; N.C. Simmons, sisters; Clara Mooneyham, and Juanita Reed, grandchildren; Rodney Simmons, Jason (Lisa) Simmons, Keith (Julie) Simmons, Adam Jones, and Rachel (Brandon) Burchett, great-grandchildren; Taylor Grass, Gavin Simmons, Evey Burchett, and Gabby Simmons, step-grandson; Brian Wooden, special friend, Tom Webb, several nieces and nephews, and many dear friends.

A Celebration of Thelma’s life will be held in the chapel of the Pikeville Funeral Home on Friday June 14th 2013 at 2:00 p.m. with Rev. Kenneth Norris officiating. Burial will be in the Blackburn Cemetery.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2013, Pikeville, Bledsoe Co., TN, Obituary

http://pikevillefuneralhome.com/?pagetype=obitlink&obit_id=1099100

Agnes Hazel Oakes, 88 of Pikeville passed away on Wednesday September 18, 2013 at her home.

Agnes was of the Freewill Baptist faith and was a member of Sampson FWB Church. Some of her favorite hobbies were sewing, embroidery, crocheting, and reading. She will be best be remembered as a gentle, kind, loving Christian lady who was a devoted mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and great-great grandmother.

Agnes was born in East Tennessee to the late Minard and Hettie Reagan on June 18, 1925.

She was preceded in death by her aforementioned parents, husband; R.A. Oakes, sons; Randell and Johnny Oakes, brothers; Frank, Paul and Wayne Reagan, 2 great-grandsons; Bentley Bassamore and Brian Keith Oakes.

Agnes is survived and will be missed by her son; Rudy (Dionna) Oakes, daughters-in-law; Josie Oakes and Carol Oakes, brothers; Billy (Margie) Reagan, Chattanooga, TN., Howard (Gladys) Reagan, Pikeville, TN., sisters; Louise Patterson, Pikeville, TN., and Mary (Carl) Wilson, McMinnville, TN., grandchildren; Keith (Anita) Oakes, Renee Smith, Kevin (Susan) Oakes, Cynthia (Tommy) Frady, and Carie (Mackenzie) Whitaker, great-grandchildren; Jessica and Jennifer Allison, Canyon, Layla and Jaycee Frady, 1 great-great-grandchild; Lucas Cole Smith, several nieces and nephews, and many special friends.

A Celebration of Agnes’s life will be held in the funeral home chapel on Friday September 20, 2013 at 2:00 p.m. with Bro. Leslie Hickey and Bro. Bill Montandon officiating. Burial will be in the Blankenship Cemetery.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2013, Pikeville, Bledsoe Co., TN, Obituary

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Eunice Marie Smith, 84 of Pikeville departed this life surrounded by her loved ones at her home on Sunday September 22, 2013. Ms. Eunice was a Godly woman, who enjoyed cooking, playing with her grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and even great-great grandchildren. She was advocate for volunteerism. She spent countless hours volunteering for the American Cancer Society, the American Red Cross, and the Bledsoe Historical Society. She was a member of Winesap FWB Church, but recently had been attending Faith Baptist Church as well. Eunice collected ornaments, rocks, and patches from her many travels. Eunice was born on January 10, 1929 in Madisonville, TN., to the late John and Lula Watson.

She was preceded in death by her aforementioned parents; brothers; Roman and Doil Watson, sisters; Laura Colquitt and Anas Johnson, and a grandson; Ivan Smith.

She is survived and will be missed by her husband of 67 years; Beecher Smith, children; Melvin (Charlotte) Smith, Sharon (Denny) Woodsmall, Shelia Stone, Alan Smith, Gwen (Darryl) Woodall, and Angela (Phillip) Hankins, grandchildren; Bobby (Angela) Angel, Christy (Bobby) Hearne, Joann (Joey) Simmons, Monica (Ronald) Blankenship, Shauna (Nick) Patton, Marie Watts, Candace (Raymond) Reel, Michael (Jessica) Hannah, Amanda Smith, Adrian, Dylan, and Cameron Hankins, great-grandchildren; Clarissa Burgess, Tosh and Michael Kean, Garrett and Aylee Angel, Dewayne Oliver, Grace and Jesse Blankenship, Gage and Chase Smith, Tristan and Makayla Simmons, Beranda and Will Watts, Jace Campbell, Devin, Jacob, and Brooke Patton, Brianna, Elijah, Sarah, and Jackson Reel and Lilliah Hannah, great-great grandchildren; Rylee Eikel, Eden Kean, and Lucas Smith, numerous nieces and nephews, and many dear friends.

A Celebration of Eunice’s life will be held on Thursday September 26, 2013 at 11:00 a.m. in the Pikeville funeral home chapel with Bro. Hubert Davis and Bro. Doyle Ashburn officiating. Burial will be in the Beecher and Eunice Smith Family Cemetery.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2013, Pikeville, Bledsoe Co., TN, Obituary

http://www.reedfamilyfh.com/fh/obituaries/obituary.cfm?o_id=2320503&fh_id=11229

Vera Reagan, age 94 of Pikeville, died Sunday November 10, 2013. She was a Charter member of Sampson Freewill Baptist Church and wrote Sampson news for the Bledsonian Banner for numerous years.

Vera was preceded in death by her husband Frank Reagan; son Leon Reagan; parents Isom and Fannie Evans; sisters Lora Swallows, Artie Bickford and Ollie Cordell; brothers Herbert, Roy and Walter Evans.

Survivors include son Donnie ( Lois) Reagan; granddaughter Kerri (Jason) Wilburn and grandson Joe (Dana) Templin of Cosby; six great-grandchildren Tylar, Jaylen, and Morgan Wilburn; Patience, Kyle and Konnor Templin; several nieces and nephews; cousins and the family's "Guardian Angel" Fadonna Hickey.

Funeral service will be held Thursday at 1:00 p.m. in the chapel with Leslie Hickey and Bill Montandon officiating. Burial will be in Blankenship Cemetery.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2013, Pikeville, Bledsoe Co., TN, Obituary

http://pikevillefuneralhome.com/?pagetype=obitlink&obit_id=1174506

George Henry Morgan, 81 of Pikeville passed away on December 1, 2013. He was a charter member of Calvary Freewill Baptist. He also served as Bledsoe County Sheriff from 1986-1994. He proudly served his country in the United States Army as a member of the 82nd Airborne Division during the Korean War. George was born December 14, 1913 in Benton, TN., to the late Silas Marion and Mattie Lee Morgan.

He was preceded in death by his aforementioned parents; 1st wife; Willene Morgan, son; Tony Morgan, brothers; Homer, Willis, Herbert, and Carl Morgan.

George is survived and will be missed by his 2nd wife; Helen Morgan, sons; Jim (Gloria) Morgan, Joe (Debbie) Morgan, and Charlie (Lisa) Morgan, daughters; Aundrea (Roger) Davis and Jacque (Mark) Pugh, step-children; Kenneth (Jamie) Cox, Connie (Danny) Brown, Margaret (Stephen) Prince, and Andy Venable, 21 grandchildren, 20 great-grandchildren, several nieces and nephews, cousins, and many special friends.

A Celebration of George’s life will be held in the Pikeville Funeral Home chapel on Wednesday Dec 4, 2013 at 1:00 p.m. with Rev. Phillip Luna, Rev. Freddie Savage, and Rev. Irvin Detweiler officiating. Burial will be in the Blankenship Cemetery.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

Blount

+2013, Alcoa, Blount Co., TN, Obituary

The Daily Times, (Maryville, TN) - February 28, 2013

Nina B. Blankenship, age 91, of Alcoa, passed away Tuesday, February 26, 2013, at her home.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Damon A. Blankenship; daughter, Sara Blankenship; granddaughter, Shannon Hickman; great-grandson, Jonathan Blankenship; parents, Frances and Sara Grindell; sisters and brothers-in-law, Annalee and Otis Bowers, Kate and Homer Murphy, Gladys and Bart McGhee, Ruby and Clarence Kirkland, Edna and Melvin Hammontree, and Dorothy and Nash McCall; brothers, Raymond Lee, William Rosevelt, Benny Franklin, Fred Desmos, and Baby Boy Grindell; brother-in-law and wife, Robert and Pauline Blankenship ; sisters-in-law, Marie Hutton and Johnnie English; and several nephews.

She is survived by her sons and daughters-in-law, John and Barbara Blankenship , T. J. Blankenship and fiancée, Mattie Williams, and Al and Sonya Blankenship ; daughters and son-in-law, Patricia and Bill Burt, Anna Head, Missy Blankenship , and Dana Anderson; grandchildren, Chip (Cheryl) Blankenship , Robin Hansford, Christina Headrick, Branditta (Ben) Wright, Damona Valderrama and friend, Jim Samson, and Cheyenne and Skyla Blankenship ; great-grandchildren, Andrew and Rebekah Headrick, Damon and Danica Wright, Kayla Anderson, Jada Warren, Chad and Shayne Blankenship , Jaime and Chance Kirkpatrick, Riley Jones, Tristan Norman, Tatianna and Trinity Valderrama, Dustin and Eric McKenzie, Tabitha Walker, Shala Martin, Evan (Jordan) Haywood, and Cora and Reed McKenzie; great-great-grandchildren, Jasmine Blankenship , Laylynn Martin, Kerionna Martin, Macy Haywood and Briellah Anderson; special nephew, Jimmy Hammontree; and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral service will be held 11 a.m. Saturday, March 2, 2013, at Oakland United Methodist Church with the interment to follow in the church cemetery, Rev. Bill Small officiating.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

SSDI; Blankenship, Damon, 63, 25Mar1913 - ??Jul1976, Alcoa, Blount, TN, MO-500-01-4111

+2012, Friendsville, Blount Co., TN, Obituary

The Daily Times, (Maryville, TN) - January 10, 2012

Ruth "Louise" Blankenship, age 71, of Friendsville, passed away Monday, January 9, 2012, at Blount Memorial Hospital. She was a member of Mt. Zion Baptist Church.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Clyde and Frances Miller; brothers, Bill and John William Miller; sister, Mary Ann Miller.

Survivors include her husband, Bob Blankenship; son and daughter-in-law, David and Amy Blankenship; sons, Steve "Snappy" Blankenship and Bill Blankenship , all of Friendsville; grandchildren, Lauren, Will, Alex, Eva Blankenship and Kate Barnett; sisters, Lorene Goddard of Maryville and Dorothy Snow of Ewing, Va.; half sister, Carol Hutchenson; half brother, Frank Roberts; several nieces and nephews and many special friends.

Funeral services will be 7 p.m. Wednesday in McCammon-Ammons-Click Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Allen Burchfield and Rev. Jack Hitch officiating. Family and friends will meet 11 a.m. Thursday at Mt. Zion Cemetery for the interment service.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2011, Maryville, Blount Co., TN, Obituary

Knoxville News Sentinel (TN) - February 2, 2011

Davis, Kathleen Rose age 94, of Maryville, joined the Church Triumphant on Monday, January 31, 2011. She was a personal shopper for 38 years for Rich's, Miller's, Hess's and Dillard's Department Stores. Grandmother Kathleen was a wonderful caring lady, always ready to help anyone in need. She was a wonderful example of women in Scripture and throughout history loving and being loved by all who were a part of her life. Her beautiful roses grown for many years were shared with brides, churches, family, and friends. She had endless scriptures, one favorite being Proverbs 21:21; to be kind and honest to all those around. Forever a good neighbor, God blessed her and all who knew her.

Kathleen was preceded in death by her husband, Paul D. Davis; parents, Oscar B. and Alice Julian Rose; sisters: Dorothy Tarwater, Ruth Pickens, Geraldine Thompson, and Margaret King; brothers: Randy, Glenn, Mack, and J.B. Rose.

She is survived by daughter and husband, Pat and Ernie Blankenship of Maryville; son and wife, Paul Stephen and Kay Davis of Vero Beach, Florida; grandchildren: Tara Harrison and Geoff King of Maryville; Tedd and wife Lillian Mooney of Florida; David and wife Gena Mooney of Colorado; great-grandchildren: Tanner Harrison, Jace King, and Jaron King of Maryville; Katy Mooney, Kevin Mooney of Florida; Emma Mooney and Dashelle Mooney of Colorado; numerous nieces, nephews and friends.

Family and friends will meet at Sherwood Memorial Gardens on Thursday at 1:00 PM for graveside services, Rev. Dana Fachman officiating.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

+2011, Maryville, Blount Co., TN, Obituary

Knoxville News Sentinel (TN) - May 8, 2011

Cox, Elizabeth Badgett "Baber" age 89, formerly of Maryville, passed away on Saturday, April 16, 2011 in Spokane, WA. She was a life-long member of First Methodist Church of Maryville. Born on Mother's Day, [08 May] 1921, in the Maryville, TN home of her parents, John N. Badgett and Hazel Blankenship Badgett, tiny, diminutive "Baber" weighed 12 pounds at birth.

She attended Maryville College, Tennessee Tech University and The University of Tennessee, where she studied journalism. She was married to Ernest P. "Pope" Cox, Jr. For 62 1/2 years. In addition to being a dedicated homemaker, she served as corporate secretary for Maryville Realty and Mortgage. She loved reading, working crossword puzzles, playing bridge, doing crewel embroidery, and watching Tennessee Football games. "Baber" was an avid and enthusiastic expert on the genealogy of the Badgett and Blankenship families. She and "Pope" enjoyed wintering on Hutchinson Island, FL and traveling to Europe during their more active years. Following Pope's death in 2005, Baber moved to Spokane, WA to be with her son and daughter-in-law, where her new friends affectionately called her "Tennessee Girl". To her beloved grandchildren and great-grandchildren, she was "Nanny Babe".

Elizabeth was preceded in death by her husband, Ernest Pope Cox, Jr.; her parents, John N. Badgett and Hazel Blankenship Badgett; her brothers, James P. Badgett, J. N. Badgett, Jr., Guy M. Badgett and sister, Alyce Badgett Crow.

She is survived by her son, Ernie and wife Hilda Cline Cox of Spokane, WA; grandson, Tim and wife Melanie Northcutt Cox of Chanhassen, MN; grandson, David and wife Jeanie Schoolcraft Cox of Fishersville, VA; great-grandson, Christopher Cox and wife Jessica Kocian of Seattle, WA; great-grandson, Benjamin of Chanhassen, MN. Other survivors include her sister, Lillian Badgett Hatfield of Sanford, NC; sisters-in-law, Blanche Clark Badgett of Maryville and Betty Jo Teffeteller Badgett of Maryville, as well as a large number of nieces and nephews.

A memorial service will be held at First Methodist Church of Maryville at 3:00 p.m. on Sunday, May 29, 2011, with Pastors Brenda and Larry Carroll officiating. Private interment (immediate family) will be in the Badgett family plot at Grandview Cemetery.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

+2012, Maryville, Blount Co., TN, Obituary

Knoxville News Sentinel (TN) - May 13, 2012

Eugene Darrell Blankenship, born December 23, 1927 to Samuel and Retha Wamsley Blankenship, passed away Friday, May 11, 2012. He served in the Air Force, enjoyed trains, the Titanic, and his family. He married Doris Jack and joyfully raised three daughters. He was fortunate to call two places home, Richwood, WV and Maryville, TN.

He was preceded in death by his wife, mother and father. He is survived by three daughters and their spouses: Kelli (Warren) Morelock, Kim (Brian) Anderson, Judy (Bill) Wright; grandchildren, Heather and Warren Morelock, Chase (Stephanie) Anderson, Megan (Drew) St. John; one brother, Hugh (Anita) Blankenship; nephews, Hughie, Sammy, and Bobby; nieces Lisa, Rita, Becky, Cathy; dear friends Bob and Shirley Adams. He will be missed by all who knew and loved him.

A service will be held at a later date. Smith Funeral & Cremation Service, Maryville, 983-1000, www.SmithMaryville.com

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2013, Maryville, Blount Co., TN, Obituary

The Daily Times, (Maryville, TN) - February 22, 2013

Jack Eugene Godfrey Jr. passed away Tuesday, February 19, 2013, at Blount Memorial Hospital.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Jack and Mary Godfrey.

Survived by daughter, Candice Hamil; and grandchildren, Mikhail Morton and Allyssa Blankenship; brother, Robert Godfrey; nieces Rebecca and Mary Godfrey; nephews, Randy and Ronnie Reed; great-nephews, David and Shawn Godfrey; the Payne family; and beloved friends, Chief and Pinky.

Memorial service to be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, February 24, under the Shed at Smoky Mountain Harley Davidson. Ride over the Foothills Parkway to the Gravel Pile directly following the service.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2013, Maryville, Blount Co., TN, Obituary

The Daily Times, (Maryville, TN) - April 23, 2013

Martha Lorene Turnmire Goddard, age 65, of Maryville, passed away Monday, April 22, 2013. She was a member of Mt. Zion Baptist Church, and retired from SunTrust Bank.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Clyde and Frances Miller; husband, John E. Turnmire; brother, Bill Miller; and sister, Louise Blankenship.

Survivors include her husband, Marvin Goddard; sons and daughters-in-law, Samuel and Nikki Turnmire of Maryville, and Jake and Robin Turnmire of Rockford; grandchildren, Della Ro, Georgia Beth, and Kathryn; sister, Dorothy Snow; and several nieces and nephews.

Memorial service will be held 4 p.m. Wednesday, April 24, 2013, at Mt. Zion Baptist Church (608 Ed Davis Rd., Maryville), Rev. Jerry Scott officiating.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

Bradley

2013, Charleston, Bradley Co., TN, Obituary

Cleveland Daily Banner (TN) - February 5, 2013

Herman Earl Duggan, 94, a lifelong resident of Charleston, passed away Sunday, Feb.3, 2013, at a local health care facility. He was a member of First Baptist Church of Charleston for 61 years. He was a member of Pile Drivers — Tri-State Carpenters Local 74 in Chattanooga. He enjoyed farming and gardening and he was always sharing vegetables with neighbors and family. The joy of his life was spending time with his family.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Chloe Liner Duggan; infant children: Nancy and Mark; son, Doug Duggan; son-in-law, Houston "Cotton" Shamblin; sisters: Ozelle Shipe and Vera White; and brothers: Clarence, Grady, Woodrow, Melvin, Ed and Charles Dee Duggan.

Survivors include his wife of 72 years, Myrtle Robinson Duggan; daughters: Phyllis Shamblin, Kathy Duggan, Janet Newport and her husband, Larry, and Robin Blankenship and her husband, Steve; sons: David Duggan and wife, Gayle, John Duggan and wife, Deborah, and Larry Duggan and wife, Mary Ann "Tootie"; daughter-in-law, Ann Duggan; brother, Robert Duggan and wife, Jean, of Sweetser, Ind.; 16 grandchildren: Barbie (Lynn) Davis, Joy (Mark) Gaston, Laura (Wayne) Reynolds, Sherry (Tracy) Maxfield, Stacey (Lori) Duggan, Penny (Chip) Howell, Kevin (TeriLyn) Duggan, Johnny (Kellie) Duggan, Jason (Lisa) Duggan, Jacob Duggan, Joseph Duggan, Julie (Josh) Melton, Jay (Lori) Newport, Steven Blankenship, Greg Blankenship and David Blankenship

and his fiancé, Amanda; great-grandchildren: Jennifer (Greg) Cross, Valarie Reynolds, Alicia (Matt) Sloan, Justin Reynolds, Jessica (Matt) Russell, Bruce Gaston, Brandon Bryant, Bayleigh Bryant, Alex Bryant, Summer Duggan, Haley Sharpe, Cody Duggan, Ryann Duggan, Rebecca (Brad) Donegon, Megan Howell, Nick Howell, Briana Howell, Tyler Davis, Allie Davis, Keller Melton, Calie Melton, Hunter Newport, Jackie Newport, Tucker Powell, and Hayden Rankin; and great-great-grandchildren: Warren Cross, Madison Perry, Taylor Sloan, Savannah Gaston, Shelby, Zain and Gage Russell.

The funeral will be conducted at 3 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 6, 2013, in the chapel of Fike Funeral Home with the Revs. John Robinson of Ohio and Harrill Millsaps officiating. Interment will follow in Sunset Memorial Gardens with grandsons serving as pallbearers. A white dove release ceremony will conclude the service.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2011, Cleveland, Bradley Co., TN, Death

Cleveland Daily Banner (TN) - July 18, 2011

Kristopher Freddie Lee Blankenship, 28, of died Sunday, July 17, 2011. Survivors and funeral arrangements will be announced by Ralph Buckner Funeral Home and Crematory.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2011, Cleveland, Bradley Co., TN, Obituary

Cleveland Daily Banner (TN) - September 8, 2011

Betty Jewel Watson, 68, a resident of Cleveland, passed away Tuesday morning, Sept. 6, 2011, at the residence. She was the daughter of the late Gladys Allen Ledford and Homer Ledford. She was also preceded in death by her sister, Barbara Fronabarger. She worked as a seamstress for Hardwick Clothes for more than 20 years. She also worked as a biscuit maker for Cameron's Restaurant for 13 years. She was a huge Atlanta Braves fan and enjoyed traveling and cooking. She was a loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She was a member of Samples Memorial Baptist Church.

Survivors include her husband of 52 years, Lane W. "Wad" Watson of Cleveland; one son, Timothy Lane Watson and his wife, Lisa A., of Benton; two daughters: Verda McCann and her husband, John, of Dalton, Ga., Angela Trotter and her husband, William "Petey," of Cleveland; grandchildren: Tyler Watson, Haley Watson, Michael Murray and his wife, Susan, Amber Trotter and her fiancé, Steven, Amy Whitmore and her husband, Stephen, April Miles and her husband, Thomas, Daniel Blankenship and his wife, Mandi, Kendra Sane and her fiancé, Barry, Angela Bryant and her husband, Anthony, great-grandchildren: Gavin Miles, Griffin Miles, Laynee Whitmire, Brooke Lands, Tyler Lindsey, Landon Stafford, River Blankenship , Fisher Blankenship and Ethan Murray; her brothers: James Ledford and his wife, Wanda, of Dalton, Ga., Calvin Ledford of Chatsworth, Ga.; her sisters: Lucille Barker and her husband, Jerry, of Douglasville, Ga., Paulette Ledford of Chatsworth, Jane Holden of Dalton, Ga.; sister-in-law, Susie Watson of Cleveland; special nephews: Steve Watson of California and Jason Watson of Cleveland, both who referred to her as "Momma Betty;" and several other nieces and nephews.

A Remembrance of Life service will be held at 8 this evening, Sept. 8, 2011, at the North Ocoee Chapel of Jim Rush Funeral Homes with Pastor Lee Ingram, the Rev. Richard Watson and Steve Watson officiating. Interment with graveside services will be held at 1 p.m. Friday in the Cookson Baptist Church Cemetery with family and friends serving as pallbearers.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2011, Cleveland, Bradley Co., TN, Obituary

Cleveland Daily Banner (TN) - September 29, 2011

Ronald Blankenship , 65, a lifelong resident of Cleveland, passed away peacefully Wednesday morning, Sept. 28, 2011, He was born Oct. 18, 1945, to John and Ollie Blankenship ; both preceded him in death. A graduate of Bradley Central High School, he attended both Cleveland State Community College and Lee College. After school, he served his country in Vietnam in the United States Army. Upon discharge from the service, he stayed abroad working for Fleur Oil and Aramco Oil companies in Saudi Arabia. His work and travels abroad nurtured his interests in cultural and fine arts. As a young man, he attended the South Cleveland Church of God. He also worshipped at City Church in Chattanooga. Most recently, he has been affiliated with The Salvation Army, doing what he believed was his ministry of service. As the social service coordinator at The Salvation Army, Cleveland, he helped meet the needs of those in the community who were socio-economically compromised. He always greeted them with kindness, compassion and care. His life was a great testimony of God's goodness and redemptive grace. He will be greatly missed by his co-workers at the Salvation Army and his many friends.

A private interment will be held Friday, Sept. 30, 2011, at 11:30 a.m. at the National Cemetery of Chattanooga in honor of his military service. A memorial service will be held at The Salvation Army Chapel at a later date.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

SSDI; Blankenship, Ollie T., 82, 03Oct1923 - 17Aug2006, Cleveland, Bradley, TN, GA-256-30-1043

Ollie Miolen Dau of Leland Jerome Miolen & Willie Mae Jones

SSDI; Blankenship, John O., 65-66, 31May1923 - 30May1989, Cleveland, Bradley, TN, TN-413-24-5966

SSDI; Blankenship, Johnie R., 74, 16Oct1920 - 10Jan1995, Cleveland, Bradley, TN, TN-412-28-9072

2011, Cleveland, Bradley Co., TN, Obituary

Cleveland Daily Banner (TN) - October 9, 2011

Ronald L. Blankenship, 65, a lifelong resident of Cleveland, died Wednesday, Sept. 28, 2011. As the social service coordinator at the Salvation Army in Cleveland, he helped meet the needs of those in the community who were socio-economically comprised. He always greeted them with kindness, compassion and care.

A memorial service will be conducted today, Oct. 9, 2011, at 3 p.m. in the Salvation Army Chapel, Inman Street, with Pastor Mike Chapman and Ruthie Forgey speaking.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

+2011, Cleveland, Bradley Co., TN, Obituary

Cleveland Daily Banner (TN) - October 16, 2011

Jacqueline "Jackie" Blankenship, 79, of Cleveland passed away on Thursday, Oct. 13, 2011, at her residence surrounded by her family and friends. She was born in Stone, Ky., to the late Daniel Thacker Sr. and Mary Grace Carter Thacker.

She was also preceded in death by one brother, Okie Thacker; and two sisters: Ora Montgomery and Madge Hutchinson. She was of the Protestant faith and baptized in the Methodist Church in Bartley, W.Va. She and her husband moved to Cleveland 19 years ago from Kerrville, Texas, but spent the majority of their adult life in Hampton, Va. She was an avid reader, who enjoyed working in her flower garden and caring for her cats, especially her last kitty, "Jeb Stewart," who also preceded her in death.

She is survived by her loving husband, Harold Blankenship; two sons: Harold Blankenship Jr. of Pueblo, Colo., and Louis Calvin Blankenship of Cleveland; daughter, Cheri Lynn Galloway of Maryville; brother, Daniel A. Thacker Jr. (Pansy) of Galion, Ohio; sister, Rose Marie Clemons (John) of Clay City, Ky.; six grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; a special niece, Jackie Carol Trautwein; and a host of other extended members.

The family will hold a private memorial service at a later date in Galion.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2012, Cleveland, Bradley Co., TN, Obituary

Cleveland Daily Banner (TN) - June 15, 2012

Donnie R. Summars Sr., 66, of Cleveland, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, June 14, 2012, after a brief battle with cancer. He was born Oct. 16, 1945, in Michigan to the late Arnold Atchley and Julia Mae Summers. He was a truck driver his entire life and a member of Samples Memorial Baptist Church.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by four brothers: Tom Summars, Bob Summars, Burl Summars and Lee Summars.

He is survived by his wife, Virginia Sue Blankenship Summars; daughter, Rhonda Clark; sons: Donnie Summars Jr. and wife, Ginger, and Tim Summars and wife, Sharon; seven grandchildren: Colton Clark and wife, Crystal, Logan Lineberry, Sasha Clark, Chelsie Summars, Tristan Summars, Kayla Retzleff and Shania Retzleff; great-granddaughter, Kaylee Clark; brothers: Jimmy Summars, Carl Summars, Randy Summars and Freddie Summars; sisters: Murl Glover, Carol Boling and Bev Hayes; and several nieces and nephews.

The funeral will be held at 3 p.m. Sunday, June 17, 2012, at Samples Memorial Baptist Church with Pastor Mark Cameron and special nephew, Jimmy Palmer officiating. Interment will follow in Samples Memorial Baptist Church Cemetery with Donnie Summars Jr., Tim Summars, Colton Clark, Jimmy Lee Palmer, Kris Jones, and Jimmy Summars serving as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers will be Randy Summars and Bill Boling.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

+2013, Cleveland, Bradley Co., TN, Obituary

Chattanooga Times Free Press (TN) - July 19, 2013

Bobby J. Blankenship, 84, Cleveland, passed away Thursday, July 18, 2013, at his home. Bobby was born in Humboldt, Tenn., to J. A. and Lillie Blankenship.

He was a veteran of the U.S. Army serving in World War II and the Korean War. He and his family moved to Memphis in 1956 where he worked as an accountant in the cotton industry until his retirement from Cargill. Bobby was an avid golfer, a hobby he shared with his wife all of their marriage, was an member of First United Methodist Church. Bobby was a fine man - a strong person with a gentle spirit. He was affectionately known as Pop or Pop-e to his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. His love of the Lord, his family, and his friends played a major role in his life.

Bobby was preceded in death by his parents, four brothers; and one sister.

Survivors are his loving wife of 64 years, Gladys Fiser Blankenship, daughter, Donna Blankenship (Ed) Barrow; his grandchildren, Shannon Younger, of Brighton, Colo., and Jennifer Williams, of Dayton, Tenn.; great grandchildren, Jacob, Tyler and Morgan Younger and Haley and Lily Williams.

Visitation will be held from 4:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. EDT today, July 19, 2013, at Ralph Buckner Funeral Home followed by a funeral service at 6 p.m. EDT at the funeral home with Pastor Tim Bracken and Chaplain Mike Justice officiating. There will also be a visitation from 1 to 2:30 p.m. CDT on Sunday, July 21, 2013, at the Fireside Chapel of Memorial Park Funeral Home in Memphis, Tenn., followed by a funeral service at 2:30 p.m. CDT in the chapel. Entombment will follow in Memorial Park Cemetery.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2012, Charleston, Bradley Co., TN, Obituary

Cleveland Daily Banner (TN) - January 18, 2012

Vera Belle Duggan White, 95, a resident of Charleston, passed away Tuesday, Jan. 17, 2012, at a local hospital. She was a member of Charleston First Baptist Church and believed to be the oldest-living member, having joined Aug. 8, 1936.

She was preceded in death by her husband, L. D. White; parents, Robert and Chloe Liner Duggan; sister, Ozelle Shipe; brothers, Clarence, Grady, Woodrow, Melvin, Edward and Charles Dee Duggan; niece, Louise Terry; and nephews: Doug Duggan and Ronny Duggan.

She is survived by her brothers: Herman Duggan and wife, Myrtle, of Charleston, Robert Jr. Duggan and wife, Jean, of Indiana; nieces: Mary Ruth Shamblin, Barbara Romaj, Linda Swindell, Phyllis Shamblin, Kathy Duggan, Janet Newport, Robin Blankenship , Virginia Gregg, Betty Tramell, Linda Herron and Julie Petros; nephews: James McGaha and Kenneth, Dave, John, Larry, Ray, Jim, Joe, Thom, Dennis and Rick Duggan; and several great-nieces, great-nephews, great-great-nieces and great-great-nephews.

The funeral will be held at 1 p.m. Friday, Jan. 20, 2012, in the chapel of Fike Funeral Home with the Rev. Harrill Millsaps officiating. Interment will follow in Hilcrest Memorial Gardens with nephews and great-nephews serving as pallbearers. A white dove release ceremony will conclude the service.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

+2013, Cleveland, Bradley Co., TN, Obituary

http://www.fikefh.com/sitemaker/sites/FikeFu1/obit.cgi?user=953975Blankinship

Lillian F. Blankinship, 88, a resident of Cleveland passed away Wednesday, March 20, 2013 in a Chattanooga hospital. She was a member of Lebanon Baptist Church. Mrs. Blankinship was retired from C. C. Blankinship & Sons Construction Company where she was a bookkeeper for 35 years. She was a former member of the Home Demonstration Club. She loved being outside, working in her flowers and picking her blueberries.

She was preceded in death by her husband, C. C. Blankinship; parents, George E. and Byrdie Monger Fann, Sr.; brothers: George Fann, Jr., B. A. Fann, Denton Fann and Butch Fann.

Survivors include her children: Charles E. Blankinship (Judy) of Georgetown, James F. “Jim” Blankinship (Gwen) of Cleveland, Sandra “Sam” Rogers (Don) of Cleveland, Cheryl Inscore (Don) of Cleveland, and Susan Goodwin (Peter) of Cleveland; step-daughter, Charlene Orr (Leo) of Hartselle, Alabama; 12 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; sisters, Mildred Jordan of White Bluff, TN and Durene “Tootsie” Ridenour of Marietta, GA.

Funeral services will be conducted at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, March 23, 2013 in the chapel of Fike Funeral Home with Pastor Allan Lovelace officiating. Interment will follow in Lebanon Cemetery with Tyler Lawson, Chad Lawson, Michael Blankinship, Jason Blankinship, Ben Inscore and Andy Rogers serving as pallbearers. Kevin Blankinship will serve as honorary pallbearer.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

SSDI; Blankenship, Charles C., 76, 09May1920 - 28Oct1996, Cleveland, Bradley, TN, TN-409-20-3448

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

Blankenship, Evalou L. 85, 13Jun1925 - 21Aug2010, Cleveland, Bradley, TN, TN-409-40-6490

Campbell

+2010, Caryville, Campbell Co., TN, Funeral

Published in Knoxville News Sentinel on April 13, 2010

http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/knoxnews/obituary.aspx?n=martha-miller-blankenship&pid=141776013

Martha Miller Blankenship, - age 100, of Caryville, passed away Sunday, April 11th.

Funeral service 8 p.m. Tuesday Cross-Smith Chapel. Interment 2 p.m. Wednesday Campbell Memorial Gardens.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

+2012, Caryville, Campbell Co., TN, Obituary

Published in LaFollette Press on June 28, 2012

Buddy Joe Blankenship, 60 [1952], of Caryville, died June 24. He loved his family very much and enjoyed working driving his big truck and mowing the grass.

He was preceded in death by George and Elsie Blankenship; brothers, Jack and Carl; sister, Ruth.

He is survived by his wife, Rebecca; daughter, Amanda Johnson; son, Joshua; grandchildren, Hayley, Logan, Caleb and Jeta; brothers; Verlin, Lonnie and John Blankenship; sisters, Sue Ayers and Trula Boyles; numerous nieces and nephews.

Funeral services were June 26 at Martin Wilson Chapel with the Rev. Tim Dupuy officiating. Interment was June 27 at Powell Valley Cemetery.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2012, Jellico, Campbell Co., TN, Obituary

LaFollette Press (TN) - February 29, 2012

Wylodine Jones Champion, 85, of Jellico, died Feb. 24, at the Jellico Community Hospital. She was born Oct. 11, 1926 in Jackson, Ohio.

She was preceded in death by parents, Oliver and Mable Yerlan.

She is survived by daughter, Charlotte Blankenship , of Jellico; grandchildren, John Blankenship and wife, Melissa, of Williamsburg; Machele Lay and husband, Jeff, of Pioneer; great-grandchildren, Wesley Blankenship and wife, Cynthia; Bethany Blankenship ; Paula Blankenship ; Jeffery Lay; John Michael "Mickie" Lay; great-great-grandchildren, Gracie and Taylor Blankenship ; Marissa Tolbert.

Services were held Feb. 26, in the chapel of Harp Funeral Home, with the Rev. Ronald Wilson officiating. Interment was in Douglas Cemetery.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

+2013, Jellico, Campbell Co., TN, Obituary

Published in LaFollette Press on February 14, 2013

Joann Singleton Silcox, 67, of Jellico, died Feb. 7. She was a wonderful and caring woman, who had a strong love for her family and friends. Joann attended the Church of God Mountain Assembly in Jellico.

She was preceded in death by her beloved son, William 'Little Bill' Silcox Jr.; father Clyde Singleton; mother, Annie Barkley Singleton; two sisters; Jetta Blankenship and Bessie Mae Leach; three brothers Clyde Ernest Singleton, Jack Singleton, and Bobby Singleton.

Joann is survived by her husband, William 'Bill' Silcox, of Jellico; daughter, Barbara Lynn Lawson, of Williamsburg, Ky.; five grandchildren Edward Lawson and Taylor Lawson, of Williamsburg, Ky., James Matthew Silcox, Elijah Douglas Silcox, and Samuel Ross Silcox, all of Corbin, Ky.; daughter-in-law Maudrie Johnson Silcox, of Corbin, Ky.; sisters. Betty Lou Neely, of Jellico, Lottie and husband, Edgar Shelton, of Detroit, Mich., Shirley and husband Roger Ayers, of Williamsburg, Ky., Thelma Perry, of Williamsburg, Ky.; Brenda and husband Bob Lawson, of Williamsburg, Ky.; brothers, Dave Singleton and wife Karen, of Detroit, Mich., Willie Singleton and Melody, of Williamsburg, Ky., Joe and wife Phyllis Singleton, of Williamsburg, Ky; brother-in-law Estel Leach, of Detroit Mich.; step-mother Christine Singleton, of Williamsburg, Ky.; along with a host of nieces, nephews, and friends to mourn her passing.

Funeral services were Feb. 9 with the Rev. Scott Landes and the Rev. Ray Landes officiating. Interment was Feb. 10 in the Douglas Cemetery.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2013, Jellico, Campbell Co., TN, Obituary

Published in LaFollette Press on Jan. 2, 2014

Flora Bridges Ivey, 82, died Dec. 22. She was born on May 29, 1931, on Bridges Mountain.

She was a member of Lick Fork Baptist Church. She was a loving wife, mommy and mamaw. She was a nurturing caregiver, always taking care of her husband and her children. She loved working in her vegetable garden and growing flowers. She also loved to cook and to quilt.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Dennie and Bertha King Bridges; husband, Alex Neal Ivey, Jr.; brothers, David, Odom, Willie, Kenneth, Charles and Lendon Bridges; sisters, Julia Norman and Elma Botts.

She is survived by three daughters and their husbands, Mary Helen and Bobby Ellard, Bobbie and Arvil Lewallen, Nadine and Victor Pierce; four sons and their wives, Bruce and Naomi Ivey, Ted Ivey, Randy and Charlene Ivey and Ernie and Peggy Ivey. She is also survived by 15 grandchildren, Cheryl and David Lowe, Jeannie and Troy McDaniel, Juanita Blankenship, Linda and Lindsay Meredith, Matthew and LeAnn Ellard, Robbie and Michelle Ivey, Jason and Afton Ivey, April and Jamie Cook, Dustin Ivey, Shawn and Stephanie Ivey, Felicia Hill, Barbara Hill, Miranda and David Underwood, Alex Ivey and Dawson Ivey; 25 great grandchildren, Andrew and Michaella McDaniel, Rebecca and Cody Pennington, Chase McDaniel, Jonathon Meredith, Madaline Ellard, Samantha Ivey, Issiah Ellard, Kaitlyn Dople, Sarah Blankenship, MaKayla Ward, Jacob Ellard, Dylan Ivey, Chandler Dople, Isaac Ivey, William Ivey, Braden Dople, Jeremiah Ivey, Blake Yancey, Elijiah Ivey, Kayden Underwood, Brantley Underwood, Noah Ivey, Audreyanna Underwood, Cassie Ellard and Levi Ellard; one sister, Nora, and husband, Raymond Terry, and one brother, Ray, and wife, Bobbie Bridges; and a host of nieces and nephews.

Funeral services were Dec. 26 at Harp Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Jennings Terry, the Rev. Jason Ivey and the Rev. Shawn Ivey. Interment was at Valley View Cemetery.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2010, LaFollette, Campbell Co., TN, Obituary

http://www.cross-smithfuneralhome.com/obituaries/Sallie-T-Blankenship?obId=1864536#/obituaryInfo

Sallie T. Blankenship, age 84 of LaFollette, passed away Friday, January 15, 2010 at Norris Health and Rehab Center.

She was of the Church of God faith. She retired from the Housekeeping Dept. at the LaFollette Medical Center.

Preceded in death by Son: Steve Blankenship.

Mrs. Blankenship is survived by Daughter: Judy Ray of Clinton, Son: James F. Teague of Lavergne, TN, 6 Grandchildren, several great grandchildren, Brother: Bill Teague of Nashville, TN, Obe Teague of OH, Sister: Edna Aslin, MO, Special Friend: Clarence England

Funeral Services will be 7 PM Sunday Cross-Smith Chapel. Rev. Ronnie Poston officiating. Interment 11 AM Monday in Woodlawn Cemetery.

SSDI: Blankenship, Sallie T., 84, 08Mar1925 - 15Jan2010, Clinton, Anderson, TN, TN-414-32-3383

2011, LaFollette, Campbell Co., TN, Obituary

LaFollette Press (TN) - January 11, 2011

R. L. Baird, 72 of LaFollette, died Jan. 4. Preceded in death by parents, Sam C. and Samantha (Smiddy)

Baird. R. .L is survived by wife, Virgie Baird; children, Penny Baird of LaFollete, Johnny Blankenship of Jellico, Lloyd Graves of Jacksboro, Barbara Stanfill of Bristol, VA, Sharan Harness of Scott County, Russell Baird of Jellico.

Funeral services were held Jan. 8 at Friendship Community Church of God with Rev. Andrew Ayers, Rev. Darrell Reese, Rev. Bobby Franklin, and Rev. Carl Martin officiating. Interment was in the Davis Cemetery.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2011, LaFollette, Campbell Co., TN, Obituary

Knoxville News Sentinel (TN) - May 10, 2011

Rookard, Mrs. Aileen J. age 94 of LaFollette passed away Sunday, May 8, 2011. She was of the Church of God Faith and was preceded in death by husband, Milford C. Rookard; daughter, Arlene; parents, Franklin R. James and Dicie Derrick James; and son-in-law, Jack Blankenship; sister, Maggie Parsons; brothers, Wade, Thomas, Alvin, and Wayne.

Survivors: eight daughters, Mildred Smiddy and husband Charles, of LaFollette, Gail McCullah and husband Earl, of Jacksboro, Paralee Riggs and husband Ronnie, of Batavia, OH, Ava (Gaynell) Blankenship, of Cincinnati, OH, Gwenell Reynolds of Cincinnati, OH, Linda Baird of Jacksboro, Brenda Oglesby and husband Gordon, of Knoxville, and Meryl Burris and husband Archie, of Lake City; two sons, Jerry Lee Rookard and wife Vicki, of Vandalia, OH, and Darryl Glen Rookard and wife Tammy, of Jacksboro; Sister-in-law, Opal Wilburn of LaFollette. 17 grandchildren, 23 Great-grandchildren, 1 great-great-grandchild. Several nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Funeral Services Tuesday 8 P.M. at Walters Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Harry James and Rev. Pat Ayers officiating. Family and friends will meet Wednesday 10 A.M. at Walters Funeral Home and proceed to Peabody Cemetery for 11 A.M. graveside services and interment, with Rev. Jeff Armstrong officiating.

The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 P.M. Tuesday before services at Walters Funeral Home.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

+2012, LaFollette, Campbell Co., TN, Obituary

LaFollette Press (TN) - February 29, 2012

Maxie Lea Ferguson Kitts, 76, of LaFollette, died Feb. 21. She was a member of Fincastle United Methodist Church. She loved her family very much. She enjoyed making baby quilts for newborns, flower gardening, and collecting antique glass and kitchen wear.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Leonard Ferguson and Agnes Blankenship Ferguson; father and mother-in-law, Albert and Mary Elizabeth "Lizzy" Kitts.

She is survived by her husband of 57 years, Dennis Kitts; daughters, Pam Garner, of LaFollette; Sherry Carlson, of Jacksboro; sons, Dennis "Randy" Kitts and fiancé Rhonda Lay, of Jacksboro; Marty and wife Becky Kitts, of Speedwell; Albert and wife Kelly Kitts, of LaFollette; 11 grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; sister, Effie and husband Jim Goins; brothers, John and wife Devonia Ferguson; Jack Ferguson; Bruce Ferguson; several nieces and nephews.

Services were held Feb. 25, in the Martin Wilson Chapel, with the Rev. Lynn Ray and the Rev. Lonnie Eldridge officiating. Interment was Feb. 26, in the Woodlawn Cemetery.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

+2012, LaFollette, Campbell Co., TN, Obituary

Published in LaFollette Press on October 4, 2012

William 'Waddy' Blankenship, 74, of LaFollette, died Sept. 17 at Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville [Davidson Co., TN]. He was born Oct. 27, 1937 in Jellico.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Glenda Sweeney Blankenship; parents, Shelley and Minnie Murray Blankenship; brothers, Marvin and Johnny Blankenship.

He is survived by his sons, Roger Blankenship, Carl Blankenship and wife, Wanda; daughters, Alice Kitts and husband, Steve, and Sally Ann Kunz; brother, Melvin Blankenship and wife, Sharon; sisters, Peggy Bolton and late husband, Hubert, Cherry Wilson and husband, Ronald; grandchildren, Michael, Andrew and Austin Kitts, Marie Kunz, Jeremy Blankenship, Isaac Blankenship, Britney Chancelor and Caleigh Parker; along with a host of nieces, nephews, and friends to mourn his passing.

Funeral services were held Sept. 22, with the Rev. Steve Bruce and the Rev. Ronald Wilson officiating. Interment was in the Douglas Cemetery in the Wooldridge community.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

SSDI; Blankenship, Glenda F., 62, 18Jul1946 - 28Jan2009, LaFollette, Campbell, TN, TN-412-74-9012

SSDI; Blankenship, Minnie M., 80, 27Dec1911 - 24Jun1992, Jellico, Campbell, TN, TN-409-02-8835

SSDI; Blankenship, Marvin E., 58, 14Jul1946 - 04Oct2004, Jellico, Campbell, TN, TN-414-74-2959

SSDI; Blankenship, John P., 62, 16Feb1942 - 19Jun2004, Jellico, Campbell, TN, TN-411-70-8252

2013, LaFollette, Campbell Co., TN, Obituary

Knoxville News Sentinel (TN) - January 28, 2013

Mary Lillian Armes Smithers, of LaFollette passed away Saturday January 26, 2013. Lillian was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and sister. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Jacksboro.

Lillian is preceded in death by parents, Virgil and Lucinda Armes and sister, Sally White.

She is survived by her husband of 63 years, John Edward Smithers; sons and daughters in law, Mike and Marie Smithers and Jeff and Lois Ann Smithers; grandchildren, Amy Smithers Blankenship (Brent), Emily Smithers Raulston (Andrew), Molly Smithers Starbird (Steven), Jake Smithers and Abbey Smithers; great granddaughter, Victoria Blankenship; siblings, Rhoda Dagley, Lydia Hatmaker, Loretta Woods, Virgil Armes, Deana Parks, and Freddy Armes.

The family will receive friends from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. Tuesday, January 29, 2013 with funeral service to follow at First Baptist Church Jacksboro with Pastor Bill Morris officiating. Those planning to attend the burial will meet Wednesday at 10:45 a.m. at Powell Valley Memorial Gardens.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2012, Pioneer, Campbell Co., TN, Obituary

The News Journal, (Corbin, KY) - March 29, 2012

Donald Ray Taylor, 47, of Pioneer, Tenn., passed away Thursday, March 22, 2012 in Williamsburg, [Whitley Co.] Ky. He was born Oct. 5, 1964 in Jellico, Tenn.

Donald is preceded in death by his father, Donald Clayton Taylor.

He is survived by his wife, Sheila Hicks Taylor; son, Donald Ray Taylor Jr.; two daughters, Ashley Adkins and Melinda Taylor; three grandchildren; mother, Flora Blankenship Taylor; five brothers, Daniel, Timmy, Dennis, Patrick and Johnathan Taylor; four sisters, Donna Rose, Debbie Lamb, Carrie Muse and Dana Taylor; and a host of nieces, nephews, friends and family to mourn his passing.

Funeral services were at 2 p.m. Monday, March 26 at Harp Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. David Morgan officiating. Burial followed services in Baird Cemetery (Little Elk).

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2013, Pioneer, Campbell Co., TN, Obituary

Published in LaFollette Press on Jan. 2, 2014

Marie Opal Perkins Ellard, 94, of Pioneer, formerly of Jellico, died Dec. 26 at the Jellico Community Hospital. She was born April 13, 1919, at Elk Valley. She was a member of the Elk Fork Baptist Church.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Sylvester and Mary Gibson Perkins; brothers, W. F. Perkins and Ernest L. Perkins; sisters, Ruth Miller, Myrtle Heatherly, Carrie Brundick and Louise Holsopple.

She is survived by twins, Lynda Ellard, of Jacksboro and Lendon Ellard and wife, Sharon, of Georgia; son, Bobby Ellard and wife, Mary Helen, of Elk Valley; grandchildren, Cheryl Lowe and husband, David, Juanita Blankenship, Linda Marie Meredith and husband, Lindsay, Matthew Ellard and wife, LeeAnn, Wanda Guidry and husband, Steven, Teresa Brown and husband, Joey, James Ellard, Daniel and Dillion Barnes, Adonis Leonard; great-grandchildren, Rebecca Ward Pennington and husband, Cody, Jonathon Meredith, Matty Ellard, Issiah Ellard, Sarah Blankenship, Jacub Ellard, Makayla Ward, Cassie Ellard, Levi Ellard, Kayla Moore, Holly Allen, Brock Jones; special caregiver, Linda Fiest.

Funeral services were Dec. 29 at the Cox and Son Chapel with Bro. Matthew Ellard officiating.

Interment was at the Warren

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

+2013, Pioneer, Campbell Co., TN, Obituary

Published in LaFollette Press on April 25, 2013

Melvin Lee Blankenship, 66, of Pioneer, died April 18 at his home. He was born July 14, 1946 in Jellico.

He was preceded in death by his father, Shelley Blankenship; mother, Minnie Murray Blankenship; brothers, Marvin, Johnny and William 'Waddy' Blankenship.

He is survived by his wife, Sharon Bridges Blankenship; son, Shelley Brent Blankenship; daughter, Misty Dawn Lindsey and husband, Seann; grandchildren, Wesley Blankenship and Kaitlyn, Christian and Jacob Lindsey; sisters, Peggy Bolton and Cherry Ann Wilson and husband, Ronald; a host of friends and family to mourn his passing.

Funeral services were April 21 with the Rev. Ronald Wilson and the Rev. Tommy Metcalf officiating. Interment was at Valley View Cemetery in Pioneer with military honors by the American Legion Honor Guard.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

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

Blankenship, Cecil R. 79, 08Aug1931 - 08Aug2010, Pioneer, Campbell, TN, TN-413-50-5144

Blankenship, Charles 63-64, 28Aug1947 - 15Aug2011, Pioneer, Campbell, TN, TN-409-82-5559

Blankenship, Etta J. 78, 19Apr1931 - 15Feb2010, Newcomb, Campbell, TN, TN-414-88-8054

Blankenship, Martha J. 100, 05Jul1909 - 11Apr2010, Caryville, Campbell, TN, TN-414-17-8760

Blankenship, Tommy J. 50, 04Aug1959 - 20Jun2010, Pioneer, Campbell, TN, TN-410-15-3468

Blankenship, Virgie L. 76, 24Jan1935 - 22Jul2011, Jellico, Campbell, TN, TN-411-86-3977

Carroll

2012, Atwood, Carroll Co., TN, Death

Published in The Jackson Sun on January 15, 2012

Debbie Blankenship, 47, Atwood, TN, died 01-12-2012.

Arrangements: Shelton Funeral Home 731-855-1621.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

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

Blankenship, James H. 71, 22Sep1939 - 11Jun2011, Cedar Grove, Carroll, TN, TN-412-62-5575

Blankenship, Walter 69, 31Aug1940 - 27May2010, Huntingdon, Carroll, TN, TN-408-62-8384

Catoosa

2013, Ringgold, Catoosa Co., TN, Obituary

Chattanooga Times Free Press (TN) - January 11, 2013

John "J. T." Hammond, 59, passed away Wednesday, Jan. 9, 2013, at his residence.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Elmo and Margaret Floyd Hammond.

Survivors include his wife, Denise Hammond; daughter, Meredith; stepchildren, Larissa Thompson, of Australia, Telela Bowman and Cameron Blankenship ; brother, Stephen (Renae) Hammond, Norfolk, Va.; sisters, Ann Sander, Charleston, S.C., Peggie (Bob) Rogers, Harrison, and Catherine Trina (Ian) McLeod, Signal Mountain; six grandchildren, Annaliese, Telelah, Slade, Max, Dylan and Memphis; and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 12, 2013, in the South Crest Chapel of Lane Funeral Home with Bob Rogers officiating.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

Cheatham

2013, Ashland City, Cheatham Co., TN, Obituary

The Daily Herald, (Columbia, TN) - January 9, 2013

Nell Morris Springer, 93, former resident of Columbia, died Tuesday, January 8, 2013 at Christian Care Center of Ashland City.

A graveside service will be conducted Thursday at 1:00 p.m. at Polk Memorial Gardens with Rev. P.J. Shaffer officiating. Family and friends will serve as pallbearers.

The Lawrence County native was the daughter of the late William Morris and Louella Morris. She was employed for many years at Ray's Jewelers in downtown Columbia and was a member of the Maury County Arts Guild and Perceptor Roe Sorority. Mrs. Springer was a member of Craft Memorial United Methodist Church.

Survivors include her daughter, Charlotte Springer Smith of Chattanooga; son, Kevin Springer of Columbia; daughter-in-law, Betty Blankenship Springer of Pegram; grandchildren, Shane Smith of Augusta, Georgia, Keith Springer of St. Petersburg, Florida, Kim Springer Williams of San Mateo, California, Amanda Springer Bechet, Aaren Springer, Aimee Springer Baldwin all of Columbia; eight great-grandchildren; brother, John Morris of Lawrenceburg, brother-in-law, James Springer of Columbia; and several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Aaron Springer and son, Billy Aaron Springer.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2012, Pegram, Cheatham Co., TN, Obituary

The Daily Herald, (Columbia, TN) - August 15, 2012

Billy Aaron Springer, 71, of Pegram died Saturday, August 4, 2012.

Services were held 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, August 8 at Pegram United Methodist Church. Burial followed at VA Cemetery. Visitation was from 9:30-11:30 a.m. Wednesday at Pegram United Methodist Church.

He was the son of the late Aaron W. Springer.

Survivors include his mother Nell Springer; wife Betty Blankenship Springer; son Keith Springer of FL.; daughter Kim Springer Williams of California; sister Charlotte Smith of Chattanooga; brother Kevin Springer of Columbia; two grandchildren.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

Chester

+2010, Henderson, Chester Co., TN,

Frances Alma Winn Davis Blankenship, age 88 passed away Friday, September 3, 2010. She was born in Raleigh, TN and reared in Memphis, TN the daughter of the late William Judson and Bessie Edward Maxey Winn.

She graduated from Central High School in Memphis in 1940. She took some courses at Christian Brothers College and U.T. in Memphis. She was married to Grant Davis, Jr. in 1943. Mr. Davis was in the Air Force and they made their home in several places but basically in Memphis. Mr. Davis died in 1965.

She was married to Felix Blankenship in 1967 and they made their home in Memphis. She was an accountant for several different places and worked her last eight years as an accountant for Schering-Plough in Memphis. They moved to the Wilson School Community in 1985 and built a log cabin on the site of the old Wilson School House. Mr. Blankenship died in 1997. She was a member of the Town and Country Family Community and Education Club, a member of the Freed-Hardeman Associates and a member of the Henderson Church of Christ.

She is survived by a son, Don Grant Davis of Memphis; a daughter, Cheri Lynn Davis White (Steve) of Boulder, CO and was preceded in death by a daughter Frances Patricia (Pat) Davis of Memphis in January of this year. She also has four step daughters, Janice Blankenship Pinckley (Charles) of Carthage, TN, Janet Blankenship Medley (Dan) of Oakland, TN, Betty Blankenship Meredith (Don) of Waynesboro, TN and Sharon Blankenship Pinckley (Roy) of Henderson; fourteen grandchildren and fifteen great-grandchildren and a sister, Margie Anderson of St. Louis, MO.

Funeral; Monday, September 6th, 2010 10:00 AM, Shackelford Funeral Directors-Casey Chapel - Ph. (731) 989-2421304 Crook Avenue Henderson, Tennessee Burial in Memorial Park Cemetery Memphis, Tennessee Monday, September 6, 2010 2:30 PM

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

SSDI; Blankenship, Felix G., 74, 30Dec1922 - 16Sep1997, Henderson, Chester, TN, AL-417-22-8883

2012, Henderson, Chester Co., TN, Obituary

Published in The Jackson Sun on October 5, 2012

Minnie Mae Naylor Plunk, age 99, departed this life October 3, 2012 at Jackson Madison County General Hospital. She was born September 25, 1913 to Harmon Joshua and Willie Edna Young Naylor.

The oldest of eight children, Minnie grew up in McNairy County and attended McNairy County Schools. She married Dossie Blaine Plunk on October 13, 1932. He predeceased her in death in 1966. Her son, Jimmie Blaine (J. B.) Plunk and son-in-law, J. E. Blankenship predeceased her in death in 2011.

Mrs. Plunk retired from Salant & Salant Factory after 25 years of service. She was a member of the Cave Springs Baptist Church for 71 years where she had served as Treasurer for many years. She was a faithful supporter of .

She is survived by Emma Blankenship, daughter; grandchildren, Annette (Ted) Springer of Talladega, AL, Sherry (Tommy) Davis of Henderson, Vicki (Rocky) Holcomb of Morton, IL and Kim (Ronnie) Watters of Creve Coure, IL; daughter-in-law, Vena Plunk of Creve Coure, IL; 10 great-grandchildren and 14 great-great-grandchildren; brothers, Raymond Naylor of Henderson and Buford Naylor of Bethel Springs.

She was predeceased in death by brothers, Floyd Naylor, Arthur Naylor, Johnnie Naylor and A.J. Naylor, and a sister, Marie White.

Funeral services will be at 2:30 p.m. Sunday, October 7, 2012 at Shackelford Funeral Directors - Casey Chapel, with burial at Cave Springs Cemetery.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

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

Blankenship, Frances D. 88, 25Jun1922 - 03Sep2010, Henderson, Chester, TN, TN-412-12-4735

Blankenship, Gloria J. 84, 14Mar1926 - 26Nov2010, Henderson, Chester, TN, TN-408-32-9368

Blankenship, Joseph E. 81, 09Dec1929 - 10Jan2011, Henderson, Chester, TN, TN-414-42-4143

Claiborne

2011, New Tazewell, Claiborne Co., TN, Obituary

Knoxville News Sentinel (TN) - February 28, 2011

Daniel, Ms. Eulala G. age 97 of New Tazewell, TN was born July 19, 1913 and passed away February 26, 2011 at the Claiborne County Nursing Home. She was a member of Carr's Branch Baptist Church.

Ms. Daniel retired as a registered nurse in the camp at Yancey, KY, and worked at the old Harlan Hospital during WWII.

She was preceded in death by her: parents: Pat and Callie (Upchurch) Calton; husband: Jesse Daniel; sisters: Audrey Baker, Mildred Lucas, Faye Blankenship, and Marie Wade; brothers: Isaac, Virgil, Ralph, Edward, John B. and William (Tot) Calton.

She is survived by her: sons: Jack Ward and wife Alma of Harlan, KY, Don Ward and wife Lois of Clinton, TN; grandchildren: Jason Ward, Heather Tolley, Josh Smith, and Casey Smith; great grand-daughter: Ciara Ward; sister: Billie Jean Flanery and husband Roy of Keokee, VA; sisters-in-law: Bonnie Calton of Tazewell, TN, Patricia Calton of Sharps Chapel, TN; special nephews: Jeff and Ray Snodgrass; special friend: Margaret Hammons; and many other special nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.

The Family will receive friends Monday, February 28, 2011 from 5:00pm until 7:00pm at the Claiborne Funeral Home. Funeral services will follow at 7:00pm in the Claiborne Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. George Walker and the Rev. Sam Sweet officiating. Music will be provided by David and Stephanie Cole. Graveside services will be conducted Tuesday March 1, 2011 at 11:00am in the Resthaven Cemetery in Harlan, KY.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2012, New Tazewell, Claiborne Co., TN, Obituary

Knoxville News Sentinel (TN) - May 12, 2012

John Edward Smallwood, Sr. age 67 of New Tazewell, passed away Thursday, May 10, 2012 at UT Medical Center [Knoxville, Knox Co., TN]. John was a member of Taylors Grove Missionary Baptist Church.

Preceded in death by: father, William Smallwood; mother, Flora Lida; sisters, Nancy Smallwood, Mae Manning, and Panzie Sherritze; brother, Henry Smallwood.

Survivors: daughter, Teresa Masingo and husband Virgil; son, John Edward Smallwood, Jr.; daughter, Carolyn Ann Smallwood; grandchildren, Telisa Blankenship , Julieanna Smallwood, Michael Smallwood, and Marley Smallwood; sister, Dewie Mustard; special niece, Patricia Masingo; best friend, Arlos Masingo; several nieces and nephews.

Family will receive friend's 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Saturday, with funeral service to follow at 8:00 p.m. in Cooke Chapel. Reverend Jerry Peck, Sr. officiating. Interment 2:00 p.m. Sunday at Taylors Grove Cemetery.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

Cocke

+2011, Bybee, Cocke Co., TN, Obituary

https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/100598751/ronald-c-blankenship

Ronnie C. Blankenship, 7 Sep 1948 - 3 Apr 2011, Bybee, Cocke, Tennessee

Ronald C. Blankenship, age 62, born on September 7, 1948, passed away Sunday, April 3, 2011, at the Baptist Hospital of Cocke County.

Ronnie was preceded in death by his father Fred Blankenship, infant sisters Judy Darlene and Vickie Lynn, grandparents Wade and Nell Sams and Jessie McMahan.

He is survived by his mother Pauline Blankenship of the home; sister Diane (W. T.) Cogdill; brother Arlie (Shelia) Blankenship; nieces and nephews Melissa Taylor, Patti Lewis, Lee Bailey, and Daniel Blankenship; also two special great-nieces Cassidy Lewis and Leanna Taylor, who loved spending time with Ronnie. In addition Ronnie leaves a host of aunts and uncles, and two special aunts Viola Fine and Maggie McMahan. Ronnie also leaves behind numerous friends, nurses, and CNAs at the Cocke County Convalescent Center.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, April 5, 2011, at the Brown Funeral Home Chapel with Brother John Bugg officiating with graveside services in the Faubion Cemetery following the funeral services.

2013, Newport, Cocke Co., TN, Obituary

Published in the Asheville Citizen-Times on June 26, 2013

Jerry Keith Adams, age 66, passed away Friday, June 21, 2013 at Morristown-Hamblen Hospital after a lifelong battle with kidney disease. He resided in Newport, TN since 2002 with his wife, Cynthia J. King. Jerry is the son of Garland Adams and the late Lula (Leake) Adams of Marshall, NC.

His two children, also of Madison County, NC are daughter, Lucinda Adams, son, Samuel Adams and daughter-in-law, Holly Chandley Adams. His grandchildren are Sammy Adams, Jackson Adams, and Asher Blankenship. His former wife is Katherine Wallin Adams. He is also survived by his brother-in-law, Thomas King of Franklin, TN, and sisters-in-law, Elizabeth King and Amy Higginbotham, both of Gastonia, NC.

After graduating from Mars Hill College and the University of Georgia's School of Pharmacy, Jerry worked as a pharmacist for over 35 years. He was a talented two-finger banjo picker in the Old Time tradition and was recognized in the region of western North Carolina as a leader in preserving traditional mountain music.

A memorial service will be held Saturday, June 29, 2013 at 2 p.m. at the Madison Funeral Home 1750 Hwy. 213, Marshall, NC.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

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

Blankenship, Ellen L. 57, 24Oct1953 - 09Mar2011, Newport, Cocke, TN, OH-294-56-9082

Blankenship, Ronnie C. 62, 07Sep1948 - 03Apr2011, Bybee, Cocke, TN, TN-409-11-1366

Crockett

2012, Bells, Crockett Co., TN, Obituary

http://www.meaningfulfunerals.net/fh/obituaries/obituary.cfm?o_id=1864342&fh_id=14411

Funeral services for Mrs. Peggy Louise Simmons, age 70, will be held at 10:00 am Saturday, December 8, 2012 in the chapel of Ronk Funeral Home with Larry Harper officiating. Interment will follow at Cairo Cemetery.

Mrs. Simmons died Wednesday, December 5, 2012 at the Jackson-Madison County General Hospital. She was born December 11, 1941 in Alamo, [Crockett Co.], TN to the late Jessie and Beatrice Edwards Diggs.

Mrs. Simmons was also preceded in death by her brother, Danny Joe Diggs.

Surviving relatives include her husband, Bobby Simmons; son, Michael Simmons; daughter, Cynthia Wear and husband Roy; brother, Darryl Diggs; sisters, Nancy Daniel and husband Robert, Juanita Jackson and husband Franklin; five grandchildren, Sierra Blankenship, Madison Haase, Dylan Wear, Dallas Wear and Rachel Wear; three great-grandchildren, Bailey Blankenship, Gavin Blankenship and Ella Hasse.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

Cumberland

+2011, Crossville, Cumberland Co., TN, Obituary

Bluefield Daily Telegraph (WV) - November 26, 2011

Donald 'Butch' Webb, age 70, of Crossville, Tenn., passed away on November 18, 2011 at his home. His final days were spent surrounded by family and friends. He was born March 14, 1941 in Yukon, W.Va. to Donald and Marie Webb.

Mr. Webb served in the U.S. Army. He was a lifetime member of the American Legion. He was an engineer mine foreman at the U.S. Steel Mine located in Gary and Pineville, W.Va. His interests included family, bluegrass music, golfing and motorcycles.

Mr. Webb was survived by his mother, Marie Blankenship Webb of Ashland, Ky.; his sister, Brenda Popovich and her husband, Larry of Worthington, Ky. He is also survived by his wife of 39 years, Janet; and his three children, Donna Cook and husband, Steve of Sweetwater, Tenn., Glenis Brown of Crossville, Tenn., Michael Vickers and wife, Tonya of Pineville, W.Va. He is also survived by one niece, and nine grandchildren, and six great-grandchildren.

A memorial service will be held on March 17, 2012 at Woodlawn Memorial Park in Bluefield, W.Va.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

1940 Census, Big Creek District, McDowell Co., WV,

Webb, Donald 22, M, VA, Head,

Webb, Marie 19, F, VA, Wife,

https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/K7CY-FJQ

2011, Crossville, Cumberland Co., TN, Obituary

Cleveland Daily Banner (TN) - December 4, 2011

Anna Eleanor (Oakwood) Neely, 76, died Friday, Dec. 2, 2011, at Cumberland Medical Center in Crossville. Neely was employed by Roselawn Southern. She was the daughter of the late Lewis Oakwood and the late Lula Mae (Lewis) Tucker.

She is survived by her husband, Clarence Neely; daughter and son-in-law, Margaret and Raymond Sanders of Cleveland; son and daughter-in-law, Boyd and Patsy Neely of Crossville; 21 grandchildren; 34 great-grandchildren; seven great-great-grandchildren; two sisters: Daisey Belle Johnson of Cleveland and Betty Blankenship of Manchester; and one brother, Whitney Oakwood of Spencer.

The funeral will be held in the chapel at the Bilbrey Funeral Home Monday, Dec. 5, 2011, with Bro. Vern Daugherty officiating. Interment will be at Thomas Springs Cemetery in Crossville.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2011, Crossville, Cumberland Co., TN, Obituary

Crossville Chronicle (TN) - December 6, 2011

Anna Elenor (Oakwood) Neely, 76, of Crossville, passed away Dec. 2, 2011, at Cumberland Medical Center. Funeral services were held at Bilbrey Funeral Home Dec. 5 with Bro. Vern Daughterty officiating. Internment was in Thomas Springs Cemetery. Pallbearers were Michael Sanders, Tommy Joe Neely, Rocky Dennis, Joe Reagan, Mike Pickett and Angie Pickett.

She was born Aug. 26, 1935, in Vanburen, CO, the daughter of the late Lewis Oakwood and Lula Mae (Lewis) Tucker. Mrs. Neely was retired from Roselawn Southern and was of the Baptist faith.

She is survived by her husband, Clarence "C.C." Neely of Crossville; son, Boyd Neely and wife, Patsy, of Crossville; daughter, Margaret Sanders and husband, Raymond, of Cleveland, TN; brother, Whitney Oakwood of Spencer, TN; and sisters, Daisy Johnson Bell of Cleveland, TN, and Betty Blankenship of Manchester, TN.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, Charles Oakwood.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2012, Crossville, Cumberland Co., TN, Obituary

Crossville Chronicle (TN) - September 10, 2012

Judith Ann Edwards, 72, of Crossville, passed away Sept. 3, 2012, at Methodist Medical Center of Oak Ridge, in Oak Ridge, TN.

A memorial service was held at Bilbrey Funeral Home Sept. 5, with Bro. Greg Pearson officiating.

She was born Feb. 19, 1940, in Detroit, MI, daughter of the late Harold Zaddach and Marie (Hendricks) Zaddach. She worked in home health care clerical and was a member of the Jehovah Witness church.

She is survived by her daughter, Barbara Brown and husband, Jeff, of Dearborn, MI; son, Robert Boley and wife, Jodee, of Southgate, MI; stepdaughters, Connie Stone and husband, Rick, of Crossville, Sandy Blankenship and husband, Alfred, of Oliver Springs, TN, Karen Collins and husband, Dale, of Crossville, Brenda Gail Anderson and husband, Ronnie, North Ridgeville, OH, and Ashley Edwards of Crossville; and stepsons, Shorty Edwards and wife, Sharon, and Kevin Edwards, all of Crossville.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her first husband, Robert Richard Boley, and second husband, Arthur William "Junior" Edwards.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2012, Fairfield Glade, Cumberland Co., TN, Obituary

Crossville Chronicle (TN) - September 18, 2012

March 29, 1926—Sept. 15, 2012 Ann Lorraine Lee, 86, of Fairfield Glade, passed away Sept. 15, 2012, at the Good Samaritan skilled nursing facility of Fairfield Glade. She was a kind and gentle person who will be sorely missed by her family and friends. A memorial service will be held at the Fairfield Glade Community Church Saturday, Sept. 22, at 11 a.m.

Ann was born in Superio, [Douglas Co.], WI, March 29, 1926, the first daughter of Winfred Alexander Aasve and Senia Issacson. Her father was a railway station master and dispatcher for the Soo Line Railroad who moved frequently, so Ann was brought up in a number of small towns in Minnesota, Wisconsin, Upper Michigan and North Dakota. She attended the University of Minnesota in Minneapolis and graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree in 1948.

She met her husband, William Lee, at a University of Minnesota social dance in 1944. They were married June 18, 1949, shortly after his graduation. She served as a private secretary to executives at a number of different firms as her husband was moved to various locations while employed by the General Electric Company. While living in Schenectady, NY, she learned to ski and the couple spent many years skiing in New England, Colorado and the French and Swiss Alps. She also enjoyed competitive sailboat racing with Bill in the Jet 14 class. They won the Jet 14 Atlantic Coast Championship in 1970 and took third place in the 1971 Jet 14 National Championship at the Potomac River Sailing Association in Washington, DC. They also chartered and enjoyed sailing and cruising sailboats in the British Virgin Islands and Bahamas on several occasions with family and friends. Ann and Bill lived in Johannesburg, South Africa, for three years and traveled extensively in South Africa, Namibia, Botswana and Zimbabwe during her husband's last General Electric project.

They retired to a home on Lake St. George in Fairfield Glade in November 1991. She served as a volunteer at Pleasant Hill nursing home, was a volunteer at the Fairfield Glade library and was active in many social and duplicate bridge groups. She loved to travel and covered the globe, visiting more than 50 countries and all of the seven continents. She was an avid and experienced snorkeler and explored the coral reefs in the Caribbean, Hawaii, Bora Bora, Fiji, Yap and Palau islands in the Pacific and the Great Barrier Reef in Australia.

Ann is survived by her loving husband and best friend, Bill Lee, to whom she was married for 63 years. She is also survived by two sons, Bruce William Lee and wife, Cathy, living on a small ranch in Sedalia, CO, and Wayne Alan Lee, living in Denver, CO; and one daughter, Cythia Ann Terry and husband, Rob, living in Knoxville. The Lee's have two sons and one daughter while the Terrys have one son and one daughter. She is also survived by her sister, Muriel Blankenship, of Redding, CA.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

Davidson

2013, Antioch, Davidson Co., TN, Obituary

Published in The Tennessean on May 1, 2013

Everette Bratcher, Sr., Age 65 of Antioch, TN. April 29, 2013.

Preceded in death by sons, Buddy & Sam Bratcher.

Survived by his wife, Shelia Bratcher; grandson, Taylor S. Bratcher; sisters, Christine Bryant, Marie Reshia, Mildred Blankenship & Sylvia Adams; brothers, Howard, Buck, Bill & David Bratcher.

A memorial service will be held at a later date.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

+2012, Madison, Davidson Co., TN Obituary

Published in The Tennessean on February 12, 2012

Raymond Wayne "Moses" Blankenship, 71, of Madison, TN, passed away February 10, 2012. Mr. Blankenship was born in Lafayette, TN on March 21, 1940 to Basil Cleo and Bronza Augusta Doss Blankenship. He loved reading and dancing and will be remembered as fun-loving man who liked to have a good time.

He was preceded in death by his parents and his brother, Quentin Blankenship.

He is survived by his daughter, Crystal Blankenship and many, many friends.

A celebration of Mr. Blankenship's life will be conducted at 7 p.m., Monday, February 13, 2012 from the Chapel of Spring Hill Funeral Home with Ray "Doc" Elder officiating. Interment will be in the Haysville Cemetery in the Haysville community of Macon County, TN.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2010, Nashville, Davidson Co., TN, Obituary

Published in The Tennessean on March 30, 2010,

Blankenship, Eli H. 45 March 24, 2010 after a very short illness.

Survived by parents, Barbara Hawkins (James Jackson); step-father, Jimmy Brown; children, Desarae and Keiosha; godchildren, Karl, Antwaun, Pamela, Vicky, Lamont, and Danyelle; sisters, Tina Rose, Sonya Copeland, and Donna Mills; grandchild, Mariah Johnson; brother, Nathan Corley; aunts, uncles, godmother, Brenda Burns; cousins, nieces and nephews; Matlock and Tibbs family; other relatives and friends.

Visitation Wednesday, March 31, 2010 6p.m.-7p.m. with funeral to follow at J. W. Adkins Funeral Home, 2510 12th Ave. S, Pastor Jerrell Harris, Eulogist. Interment Greenwood Cemetery.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

+2012, Nashville, Davidson Co., TN, Obituary

Published in The Tennessean from March 31 to April 1, 2012

James Edwin "Jim" Blankenship, Age 60, passed away suddenly at his home in Nashville, TN, March 28, 2012.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Betty H. Blankenship and father, Ira M. Blankenship, and uncle, James W. Hofstetter.

He is survived by his sister, Mayme Lee (Joseph A.) Lawrence, and nieces and nephews. He was baptized at Glen Leven Presbyterian Church. He was a devoted son and brother. He was an avid drag car racer, accomplished bowler, and he loved nature. He was a lifelong mechanic.

The Celebration of Life Service will be Monday, April 2nd at 11 a.m., conducted from the chapel at Mount Olivet Funeral Home. The burial will be at Mount Olivet Cemetery. Officiating the service will be Rev. Mark S. Bryan, Ph.D. Active Pallbearers: Bill Hofstetter, Kennith Vaughn, John Jacobs, Joe Lawrence, Kevin Lawrence, Mitch Lawrence, Matt Lawrence, Marshall Carter, David Spalding. Honorary Pallbearers: Glen Leven Presbyterian Elders.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2013, Nashville, Davidson Co., TN, Obituary

Published in The Tennessean on April 16, 2013

Doris Jean "D J" Headrick, Age 74. April 14, 2013.

Preceded in death by 1st husband, Arnold Lee Blankenship; 2nd husband, Donald Headrick; parents, Garnet Ratliff & EB Adkins Sr; daughter, Cathy Payne; brother, Ellihue Adkins Jr.

Survived by daughter, Rhonda Blankenship; grandson, Dennis (Ania) Payne; granddaughter, Megan Babb; brother, Dallas Adkins; sisters, Mildred (Bob) Estep, Rosemary (Aaron) Suen.

Funeral service 2 p.m., Wednesday. Visitation with family Tuesday, 4-8 p.m. and Wednesday, 11 a.m. til time of service at

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

Zabasearch; Doris J Headrick, 1309 Quail Ct E, Nashville, TN 37214, (615) 883-7671

2013, Nashville, Davidson Co., TN, Obituary

Published in The Tennessean on April 27, 2013

Jimmy Clay Reed, Age 78, passed away on April 25, 2013.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Charles Neal Reed, Sr. and Sue Bell Reed; brothers, Charles N. Reed, Jr. and Bernie T. Reed.

Survived by his children, Alicia G. Reed, James Marty Reed, and Joni Lynn Reed; grandchildren, Philip James Fields, Jacob Clayton Blankenship, Abigayle Grace Strickland, Sharon Alicia Reed, and Timmy Ray Jordan; sisters, Linda Gayle (Rannie) Armstrong and Marilyn Sue Jernigan; nieces and nephews, Randy Reed, Laura Brown, Lisa Weiser, Brad Armstrong, Bea Painter, Daniel Armstrong, and Angela Allen.

The Celebration of Life Service will be held at one o'clock in the afternoon on Monday, the 29th of April, 2013 in Woodlawn-Roesch-Patton Funeral Home's Dignity Hall with visitation held three hours prior to the service. Interment to follow in Woodlawn Memorial Park.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2013, Nashville, Davidson Co., TN, Obituary

Published in The Tennessean on May 24, 2013

James Jerome Ellis, age 69 of Nashville. May 23, 2013.

Graveside services for Mr. James Jerome Ellis will be conducted Saturday, May 25, 2013 at 2 p.m. in Macedonia Cemetery in Fayetteville, TN.

Mr. Ellis went to be with the Lord on May 23, 2013. He was born August 19, 1943 in Fayetteville, TN to James Beach Ellis and Ruth Blaylock Ellis Hentz and stepfather, James Paul Hentz who preceded him in death. He is also preceded by one granddaughter.

Survivors include 7 children: sons, Rocky (Julie) Ellis, Logansport, IN, Stoney (Deandra Shepard) Ellis of Logansport, IN, Darron (Ted Werbin) Ellis of Louisville, KY; daughters, Shawnee (Wayne) Leintz of Nashville, TN, Neeka (Kevin) Blankenship of Franklin, TN, Shannon Ellis of Nashville and Sherrie Ellis of TX; 14 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren; sister, Sharon Stewart of Fayetteville, TN and nephew, Steven Stewart of Fayetteville, TN.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2013, Nashville, Davidson Co., TN, Death

Published in The Tennessean on July 9, 2013

Barbara Brown Blankenship Hawkins, Age 64. July 6, 2013.

Survived by family & friends.

Complete notice later. J. W. Adkins Funeral Home, (615) 292-8367.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2013, Nashville, Davidson Co., TN, Obituary

Published in The Tennessean on July 12, 2013

Barbara Blankenship Brown Hawkins, Passed suddenly on July 6, 2013.

Survived by daughters, Tina (Robert) Hicks and Sonya Lloyd; goddaughters, Shedreonna and LaShonda Green; devoted companion, James Jackson; host of grandchildren, great-grandchildren; devoted niece, Sallie (Melvin) Mooreland; aunt, Lucy Johnson; nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

Visitation Saturday, July 13, 2013 from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m., with funeral to follow at Hills Tabernacle P. B. Church, 916 Caruthers Ave., Elder Robert L. Crocker, Pastor. Interment Greenwood Cemetery.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

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

Blankenship, Elu 45, 02Mar1965 - 25Mar2010, Nashville, Davidson, TN, TN-410-13-6731

Blankinship, Frank L. 67, 03Jun1943 - 06Aug2010, Nashville, Davidson, TN, TN-411-66-6236

Blankenship, H. Fred 96, 25Jul1913 - 07Jan2010, Nashville, Davidson, TN, TN-408-62-0588

DeKalb

+2011, Smithville, DeKalb Co., TN, Obituary

The Messenger, (Madisonville, KY) - March 8, 2011

Lois R. Watson, 86, of Smithville, Tenn., died Sunday, March 6, 2011, at DeKalb Community Hospital. She was preceded in death by her husband, James A. Watson; her parents, Herman Alfred Blankenship and Mary Evaline Corley Blankenship; and sisters, Vernie Blankenship Keith, Florence Blankenship Green and Elizabeth Blankenship Tittsworth.

She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Russell and Jill Watson of Smithville; two daughters and sons-in- law, Patricia and Mike Gantt of Madisonville and Jeanne and David Smith of Old Hickory, Tenn.; five grandchildren, Kelly (Andrew) Evans of Alamo, Tenn., Kurt (Emily) Watson of Murfreesboro, Tenn., Kyle (Jennifer) Watson of Columbia, Tenn., Craig (Abby) Watson of New Haven, Conn., and John (Christina) Gantt of Indianapolis; eight great-grandchildren, Robyn, Kate, Joy and Claire Evans, Lilly and Everett Watson and Britton and Ruby Watson; and a great-grandchild on the way, Zoey Gantt.

Services will be at 1 p.m. Thursday at Love-Cantrell Funeral Home in Smithville with Brother Wayne Lankford, Brother Dan Gulley and Brother Tim Woodward officiating. Burial will be in DeKalb Memorial Gardens.

Pallbearers will be Kurt Watson, Kyle Watson, Craig Watson, Kelly Evans, Andrew Evans and John Gantt.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

Dickson

2010, Cumberland Furnace, Dickson Co., TN, Obituary

http://obitsforlife.com/obituary/359747/Proctor-Margie.php

Margie Mae Proctor, 50, Cumberland Furnace, TN, died Monday, March 15, 2010, at Baptist Hospital. The funeral will be held at 3 p.m. Thursday at McReynolds-Nave-Larson Chapel. Burial will be in Rye's Chapel Cemetery.

Mrs. Proctor was born October 13th, 1959, in Dover, TN daughter of Robert Harris and Ellie Schmittou Seay. She was a Home Health Care Worker, and a Baptist. She was preceded in death by her father.

Mrs. Proctor is survived by her husband, Bobby Lee Proctor; mother, Ellie Schmittou Seay of Clarksville; sons, Ricky Daniel Harris of HI, Rodney Alvin Land of Cumberland Furnace and Thomas Dewayne Land of Clarksville; daughter, April Ann Arrant of Erin; brother, Robert Ray Harris of Clarksville; sister, Cindy Blankenship of Clarksville; grandchildren, Chaunnessey Arrant, Elizabeth Arrant, Montgomery Arrant, Kasey James Harris, Jacob Daniel Harris and Thomas David Land.

Pallbearers will be, Tim Arrant, Rodney Alvin Land, Thomas Dewayne Land, Ricky Harris, Mike Blakenship and Glenn Materi.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

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

Blankenship, Robin M. 68, 14Sep1942 - 27May2011, Burns, Dickson, TN, MI-385-40-7556

Fayette

+2010, Fayetteville, Fayette Co., TN, Funeral
Published in The Huntsville Times on March 29, 2010

Charles Eric Blankenship, 50, of Fayetteville, Tenn., April 8, 1959 - March 26, 2010, passed away on Friday. Visitation will be today from noon to 2:30 p.m. at Ardmore Chapel Funeral Home. Graveside services will follow at 3 p.m. at Ford's Chapel Cemetery.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

+2010, Fayetteville, Fayette Co., TN, Funeral
http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=68116124

Charles Eric Blankenship, 50 of Fayetteville, Tennessee died on Friday, March 26, 2010, at Huntsville Hospital in Huntsville, Alabama. Born Wednesday, April 8, 1959, he was the son of the late Charles Euwin Blankenship and the late Loretta Norton Blankenship.

He was a member of 5 Points Baptist Church in Huntsville, AL and was a lifelong resident of this area. He enjoyed horseback riding.

Surviving are a son, Charles Euwin Blankenship of Fayetteville, TN, a step-daughter, Chelsea Blankenship, a brother, Dwayne Scott Blankenship of Fayetteville, TN, and sisters, Patricia Marcelle Shumate of Lynnville, TN and Sheryl Smith of Lexington, AL.

Graveside services at Ford's Chapel Cemetery located at Harvest, Alabama, with Rev. Sammy Brister officiating. Burial in Ford's Chapel Cemetery, Harvest, AL.

2011, Fayette Co., TN, Obituary

The Commercial Appeal, (Memphis, TN) - May 17, 2011

Florence A. Byrd, 95, was born December 20, 1915 to Maree O. McCarty and Earl Reynolds.

She is survived by her two daughters, Jacque L. Blankenship of Rossville, TN, who cared for her, and Jone A. Byers of Paulden, AZ; eight grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren, and 15 great-great-grandchildren.

Memorial Services are private.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

Gibson

+2012, Gibson, Gibson Co., TN, Obituary

Published in The Jackson Sun on December 7, 2012

Chad Mitchell Blankenship, age 32, truck driver for Max-Trans Trucking Co., died December 3, 2012 at North Mississippi Medical Center.

Services will be Saturday, December 8th at 11 a.m., at Bodkin Funeral Home, with burial in White Rose Cemetery.

Mr. Blankenship, the husband of Emily King Blankenship, also leaves his parents, Mike and Diane Blankenship of Gibson; twin children, Gracelyn and Garrett Blankenship of Gibson; his grandparents, James & Hazel Canada of Milan, and George Blankenship and the late Kathryn Blankenship of Gibson, and a brother, Chris Blankenship and wife Christy of Gibson.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

SSDI; Blankenship, Kathryn J., 80, 07Feb1925 - 20Aug2005, Humboldt, Gibson, TN, TN-413-28-8087

+2013, Humboldt, Gibson Co., TN, Death

Published in The Jackson Sun on February 17, 2013

Joe M. Blankenship, 85 [1928], Humboldt, TN, died 02-15-2013.

Arrangements: Medina Funeral Home 731-783-1110.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

+2013, Humboldt, Gibson Co., TN, Death

http://www.medinafuneralhome.com/obits/obituary.php?id=262028

Joe Marvin Blankenship, age 85, was born July 20, 1927 in Gibson County, TN. He departed Friday, February 15, 2013, at the Hardin Medical Center in Savannah, TN.

Mr. Blankenship served in the U.S. Army and operated his own service station.

He was preceded in death by his wife Betty, parents; James Luther and Buella May Eddings Blankenship, son; Jim Blankenship, brother; Jerry Blankenship, and daughter-in-law Pam Blankenship.

Mr. Blankenship is survived by sons; Joseph Blankenship of Georgia and Tim Blankenship, daughter-in-law; Kay Simpson Blankenship, brothers; George, Freddy, and Carl Blankenship, eight grandchildren and four great grandchildren.

Funeral Services are 10 am Monday February 18, 2013 from the Chapel of Medina Funeral Home with Pastor Jonathan Chriswell officiating. Entombment will follow in the mausoleum of Highland Memorial Gardens, Jackson, TN.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2013, Humboldt, Gibson Co., TN, Obituary

Published in The Jackson Sun on July 7, 2013

Mr. James P. Ross, age 89, died Friday, July 5, 2013 at the Humboldt Veterans Nursing Facility in Humboldt, TN. James was born October 18, 1923 to the late William R. and Dovie D. Ross.

He served in in the Army during the Normandy Invasion and many other engagements in World War II. His career consisted of employment as a lineman at Lexington Electric System; later on was a co-owner of McCollum and Ross Beauty Salon in Lexington and McCollum and Ross Beauty School in Jackson, TN. He was a Mason and a member of Woodmen of the World Organization and member of the VFW. He was also a member of Englewood Baptist Church.

James is survived by one brother, Euther Dewaine Ross of Baker, FL, one sister, Mary Sue Meadows of Lexington; several nieces and nephews; and one long time companion, Pat Mingledorff, as well as many friends.

He was preceded in death by his lovely wife, Louise Blankenship in 1990. Also preceding him in death were three brothers, Truman, Orene, and Bill Ross, three sisters, Flossie Vetteo, Jewel Horner, and Pearl Vetteo. He was dearly loved by all his family and will be missed greatly.

Funeral services will be held in the Chapel of Pafford Funeral Home on Monday, July 8, 2013 at 11 a.m., with Dr. Brent Lay, officiating. Burial will follow in Hare Cemetery in Henderson County, TN. Pall Bearers to serve are Mark Mingledorff, Robert T. Ross, Tim Ross, Jeffrey Meadows, Albert Fesmire, and Wayne Hinson.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2012, Medina, Gibson Co., TN, Obituary

Published in The Jackson Sun from September 1 to September 2, 2012

Funeral services for Mrs. Georgia Sue Bell, age 88, will be held 2 p.m. Sunday, September 2, 2012 in the chapel of Replogle-Lawrence Funeral Home, with Rev. Guy Milam and Rev. Frank Bowling officiating. Burial will follow in Antioch Cemetery. Pallbearers to serve will be Brian and Brandon Bell, Steve and Eric Milam, Ray Fonville, Ronnie Spitzer, Don Williams and Ted Blankenship.

Mrs. Bell died Friday, August 31, 2012 at her home in Medina. She was born February 4, 1924 in the Antioch community to the late Finis and Rena Stegall Milam, and was educated at Fairview school. Mrs. Bell was a member of Medina First Baptist Church.

On September 12, 1943, she married Harold Denison Bell and they were married for 50 years when he preceded her in death in November, 1993. Mrs. Bell was also preceded in death by three brothers, Alton Milam, Otis Milam and J.W. Milam; one sister, Mildred Williams.

She is survived by her son, Tommy Bell of Lavinia; her daughter, Sandra Roberts and husband Ray of Medina; son, Tommy Bell of Lavinia; brothers, Guy Milam and wife Maxine of Seymour, TN and Jerry Milam and wife Nancy of Nunnelly, TN; two sisters, Jane Blankenship, and Ruth McDaniel and husband Otis, all of Humboldt, TN; grandchildren, Brian Bell and wife Jessica Leichtenberg, Betsy Jager and husband Jason, Brandon Bell and friend Brittany Matern, Penny Duckworth and husband Matt, Holly Roberts, Mitzi Travis; great-grandchildren, Kristen, Austin, Ty, Paisley, Kayla, Brock, Brayden, Levi.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2013, Milan, Gibson Co., TN, Obituary

http://www.meaningfulfunerals.net/fh/obituaries/obituary.cfm?o_id=2147430&fh_id=14418

Services for Mr. Bobby Joe McNeely, age 73 of Milan, will be held on Wednesday, July 10, 2013 at 11am at Bodkin Funeral Home with burial to follow in the Oakgrove Cemetery near Trezevant.

Mr. McNeely was a member of the First Assembly of God Church in Milan and a retired employee of the Milan Box Corporation.

Surviving Family: Brothers - William McNeely, Jerry McNeely, and Thomas McNeely; Sisters - Bettie Hobock, Peggy Blankenship, Shirley Tucker, and Jo Carolyn Kimmons

He was preceded in death by two brothers, Vernon McNeely Jr. and Michael Lynn McNeely and one sister Mildred Trull.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2013, Milan, Gibson Co., TN, Obituary

http://www.meaningfulfunerals.net/fh/obituaries/obituary.cfm?o_id=2313494&fh_id=14418

Services for Ms. Mary Bertha Bonds, age 93 of Milan, will be held on Wednesday, November 6, 2013 at 2 pm at Bodkin Funeral Home. Burial will follow in the Eastside Cemetery in Martin.

Ms. Bonds was a retired employee of Milan Mills and was a member of the Fairview Church of Christ.

Surviving Family: Daughter - Gatha (Larry Joe) Blankenship, Grandchildren - Rob (Tammy) Blankenship, Clint Blankenship, and Jody (Russell) Emerson, Great Grandchildren - Colton Blankenship, Caitlin Elliott, Cody Elliott, Seth Elliott, Brooke Blankenship, and Easton Blankenship, Great-Great Grandson - Caden Blankenship

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

TN Marriage Index; https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/VNHR-4FV

Blankenship, Larry Joe – Bonds, Gatha Marie - 10 Jun 1967, Gibson Co.,

Public Records; https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/KPT6-KSG

Blankenship, Larry J – b. 05 Jun 1948, Residence 2000; Milan, TN

+2013, Milan, Gibson Co., TN, Obituary

http://www.meaningfulfunerals.net/fh/obituaries/obituary.cfm?o_id=2359180&fh_id=14418

Services for Mr. Dennis Clyde Blankenship, age 49 of Milan, will be held on Monday, December 23, 2013 at 2:30 pm at Bodkin Funeral Home. Burial will be in the Hopewell Cemetery near Lavinia.

Mr. Blankenship was a former welder for the A O Smith Corporation, was a Mason and was an avid duck and deer hunter.

Surviving Family: Daughter - Ashley Renee (Charlie) Erdmann: Parents - Rev. Eugene and Peggy Blankenship: Brother - Kenneth Blankenship: 3 - Grandchildren

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Giles

+2010, Ardmore, Giles Co., TN, Funeral

Published in The Huntsville Times on May 28, 2010

Sherry Layne Blankenship, 62, of Ardmore, Tenn., died Wednesday May 26, 2010, at Maury Regional Medical Center.

Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. today followed by funeral services at noon Saturday at Spry Funeral Home of Athens.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

+2010, Ardmore, Giles Co., TN, Obituary

http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=50254873

Mrs. Wilma Blankenship Andrews passed away on Thursday, January 29, 2015 at Ardmore Health and Rehabilitation. She was born May 31, 1921, at Harvest, Alabama.

She was preceded in death by her husband: Isom A. Andrews, Jr, (A.D.), her parents: Robert Edward and Lena Thornton Blankenship, sisters: Irene Tuck, Inez Diehl, Ruth Dorning, Covie Blankenship, Alda Slayton, and Mary Sanderson, and brothers: James Blankenship, John Blankenship, Charles Euwin Blankenship, and Billy Blankenship.

She is survived by her sons: Robert Andrews (LaWanda), and Gary Andrews, sister: Margaret Hulsey, grandsons: Chris Andrews (Kim), and Steven Andrews (Kristin), and special friends: Eric, Julie, Larissa, and Alanna Poole. Visitation will be held on Monday, February 2, 2015, at Ardmore Chapel Funeral Home from 12 noon until 2:00PM.

Funeral Services will be on Monday, February 2, 2015, at Ardmore Chapel Funeral Home at 2:00 P.M. with Tony Boyles officiating. Burial will follow in Huntsville Memory Gardens, Huntsville, AL.

+2013, Elkton, Giles Co., TN, Obituary

http://www.gallantfuneralhome.com/?menuitem=1929&siteid=150&action=1&value=12&obituaries_action=2&obituaryid=145744

Jimmy Dale Blankenship, age 64, of Elkton, TN passed away Monday, June 17, 2013 at Hillside Hospital. He was born in Limestone County, AL on April 12, 1949 to Floyd Blankenship and the late Clara Mae Rainey. He was a machinist and a member of Elkton Baptist Church.

In addition to his father, Mr. Blankenship is survived by his wife, Agnes Blankenship of Elkton, TN, daughters, Faye & Eddie Lankford of Prospect, TN, Kay & Jim Gibson of Murfreesboro, TN, Renee Blanke of Pulaski, TN, step-daughter, Eve & Antwain Orr of Athens, AL, son, James Blankenship of Pulaski, TN, sisters, Ann & Eugene Isler of Elkton, TN, Shera & Willy Hunt of Taft, TN, brothers, Buddy & Sandra Blankenship of Oneonta, AL, Billy Blankenship of Ardmore, TN, seven grandchildren, two step-grandchildren and six great grandchildren.

Graveside services will be held on Thursday, June 20, 2013 at 12:00 p.m. in Higgins Cemetery, (Limestone Co., AL) with Bro. Timmy Hunt officiating.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

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

Blankenship, Sherry L. 62, 23Feb1948 - 26May2010, Ardmore, Giles, TN, AL-422-64-7617

Grainger

+2010, Washburn, Grainger Co., TN, Obituary

http://obitsforlife.com/obituary/167630/Blankenship-Cecil.php

Blankenship, Cecil Clifton, age 86 of Washburn, TN was born May 30, 1923 and passed away April 27, 2010 at Jefferson Memorial Hospital, with family at his side. Preceded in death by: parents, John and Mary (Jennings) Blankenship; brothers Ernest and Henry Blankenship; half brother, Austin Blankenship; half sisters, Mary McGinnis and Sarah Small; nephews, Coy and Billy Ray Blankenship.

Survivors: loving wife of 58 years, Faye (Coffman) Blankenship; special nephew, Bobby Joe Blankenship and wife Kathy; special nieces, Shirley McGinnis and husband Earl, Audrey Vittetoe and husband Bo, Doris Walker and husband Don, Dolores Nicely and husband Tandy; host of other nieces, nephews and friends.

Family will receive friends 6 to 8 Thursday, April 29 with funeral to follow at 8:00 p.m. in Cooke Chapel. Reverend Jerry Epperson officiating. Interment Blankenship Family Cemetery 11:00 a.m. Friday. Pallbearers: Doug McGinnis, Robert Blankenship, Larry Blankenship, Steve Blankenship, Sammy Vittetoe, Russell Vittetoe, Jesse Coffman, and Donnie Coffman. Music by Jerry & Carolyn Epperson and family.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2013, Washburn, Grainger Co., TN, Obituary

Knoxville News Sentinel (TN) - July 19, 2013

Billy Joe Nicley, age 67, of Washburn passed away Tuesday, July 16, 2013.

Proceeded in death by: dad and mom, Clyde and Della Mae Nicley; son, Dan Nicley.

Survived by wife of 48 years, Shirley Nicley; daughters and son-in-law, Tammie and Greg Dozier, Sheila Blankenship; sons and daughters-in-law, Billy and Amanda Nicley, Scott and Jo Nicley; nine grandchildren; six great grandchildren; brother and sister-in-law, James and Eleine Nicley; sisters and brothers-in-law, Pearly Gurly, Ruth and Junior Scott, Opal and Theodore Masser; long host of aunts, uncles, and friends.

Family will receive friend's 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Friday, July 19, 2013, with funeral service to follow in Cooke Chapel. Reverend Doug Munsey, and Reverend Kevin Sexton. Interment Saturday 11:00 a.m. in Neal Cemetery.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

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

Blankenship, Cecil C. 86, 30May1923 - 27Apr2010, Washburn, Grainger, TN, TN-411-40-2286

Greene

+2011, Afton, Greene Co., TN, Obituary

The Greeneville Sun, (TN) - August 22, 2011

Walter Blankenship, 79, Brittontown Road, Afton, died Sunday Aug. 21, 2011, at Life Care Center of Greeneville. Mr. Blankenship was a former employee of the Greene County Sheriff's Department and was a bailiff at the Greene County Courthouse. He was of the Baptist faith. Mr. Blankenship was a U.S. Army veteran, serving during the Korean War.

Survivors include two stepdaughters and their husbands: Linda and Lonnie Key of Greeneville and Sharon and Karl Abrams of Kansas; several grandchildren and great-grandchildren; two sisters: Annie Campbell of Johnson City and Mary Jo Pierce of Greeneville; a brother: Franklin Blankenship of Greeneville; a sister-in-law: Edna Payne of Georgia; four children from a previous marriage: Terry Barnett, Susan McGuire, Walter R. Blankenship Jr., and Vic Blankenship ; and several nieces, nephews, and cousins.

He was a son of the late A. T. and Bonnie L. Hensley Blankenship and was preceded in death by his wife, Charlotte Gammon Blankenship ; and two half-brothers and two half-sisters, all of Cherokee, N.C.

The family will receive friends from 3-7 p.m. Wednesday at Kiser-Rose Funeral Home with the funeral service following at 7 p.m. in the chapel. Elder Rick Tyron and the Rev. Wayne Waycaster will officiate. A committal service will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday in Cross Anchor Cemetery. The Greene County Honor Guard and the Tennessee National Guard will conduct a military graveside service. Pallbearers will be Franklin Campbell, Steve Cox, Tim Blankenship , Harold Smith, Gene Smith, and Chris Key. Honorary pallbearers will be the employees of the Greene County Sheriff's Department and his friends at the Greene County Courthouse.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2011, Afton, Greene Co., TN, Obituary

http://www.grundyfuneralhome.com/Obituary%20Files/christopher_junior_stacy.html

Christopher Junior Stacy, 39 years of age of Afton, TN, passed away Sunday, December 18, 2011 at the Holston Valley Medical Center, Kingsport, [Sullivan Co.] TN, following a brief illness. Born in Buchanan County, he was the son of Marilyn Blankenship Stacy, Grundy, VA, and the late Arthur Junior Stacy. He was a resident of Buchanan County for many years and was a Mechanic for Hanes Family Tire Center, Kingsport, TN.

Mr. Stacy is survived by his girlfriend, Crystal St. Clair, 4-Daughters: Christy St. Clair, Afton, TN, Emily St. Clair, Afton, TN, Kaitlyn Stacy, Oakwood, VA, Christina Stacy, Oakwood, VA, 1-Son: Jonathan and wife Candace St. Clair, Keen Mountain, VA, 4-Sisters: Lana Gail and husband Anthony Stiltner, Vansant, VA, Debbie Kay Stacy and husband Bobby Blankenship, Pikeville, KY, Linda Carol Stacy, Grundy, VA, Vicki Lynn Stacy and husband Jason Norris, Vansant, VA, 2-Brothers: Bryan Keith Stacy, Greensboro, NC, Arthur Anthony Stacy, Grundy, VA. Also, survived by 3-Grandchildren: Derrick Kayden Junior St. Clair, Joyce St. Clair and Aubrey St. Clair; Special Aunt: Kay Blankenship of Jamboree, KY, and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by 1-Sister: Jeannie Stacy and 2-Nieces: Chyann Lamb and Miracle Stiltner.

Funeral Services will be conducted Wednesday, December 21, 2011 at 2:00 P.M. at the Grundy Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. E. C. Honaker and Evg. Mike Rife officiating with burial to follow. Active Pallbearers will be Denver Stiltner, Cory Smith, Dustin Haynes, Kenny St. Clair, Jason Norris, Bryan Stacy, Jr., Jake Stiltner and Robert Bright. Honorary Pallbearers will be Josh Church, Jordan Stiltner, Bobby Blankenship, Jake Anthony Stiltner, Eric Lester, Carter St. Clair, Dalton Smith and Christopher St. Clair.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

+2013, Camp Creek, Greene Co., TN, Obituary

http://obits.dignitymemorial.com/dignity-memorial/obituary.aspx?n=Lois-Metcalf&lc=1067&pid=166915251&mid=5663233

Lois Jean Metcalf, 76, of the Camp Creek Community, went to be with the Lord Tuesday, September 10, 2013 at her home with her family by her side.

She was a homemaker. Mrs. Metcalf was a member of The House of the Lord Church and attended as long as her health permitted. She was a loving mother, grandmother, and sister.

Survivors include her sons and daughter-in-law: David and Allison Lamons, and Curtis Lamons of Greeneville; daughters and son-in-law: Theresa and Darrell Farmer of Mobile, Alabama, Judy Lamons of Ft. Meade, Florida, and Belinda and Mike Luecke, Patty Lou Metcalf, and Judy Metcalf, all of North Carolina; brother and sister-in-law: Harold and Wilma Ricker of Camp Creek; 10 grandchildren and several great grandchildren; and several sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nephews, nieces, and cousins.

She was the daughter of the late Cyrus and Nellie Ricker and was preceded in death by her husband of 27 years: Roy Metcalf; sister: Mary Ellen Blankenship; and brothers: Wallace, Raymond, Wilmer, Lynn, and Dean Ricker.

The family will receive friends from 2-4 and 6-8pm Friday at Kiser-Rose Hill Funeral Home. Following visitation, the funeral service will be held at 8pm Friday, September 13, 2013, in Kiser-Rose Hill Chapel with Rev. Warner Metcalf and Rev. Lynn Mercer officiating. Interment will follow at 12pm Saturday at Harris Memorial Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Marty Ricker, Anthony Ricker, Nick Ricker, Junior Ricker, Ricky Fillers, Steven Gosnell, Zak Bartlett, and Mike Luecke. Honorary pallbearers will be Tony Harrison, Allen Ricker, Larry Ricker, Jason Ricker, Linton Ricker, and Wayne Pridemore.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

+2011, Greeneville, Greene Co., TN, Obituary

The Greeneville Sun, (TN) - June 17, 2011

Mary Ellen Blankenship, 88, of Radford Drive, Greeneville, died Wednesday June 15, 2011, at her home with her family by her side. Mary Ellen was a sister, wife, mother, grandmother, homemaker, and seamstress, who gave all she had to each role she carried in this life.

She provided a warm and loving home for her family and ensured there was never a shortage of love, smiles and hugs for all her "babies." She loved God, her family and friends, spreading immeasurable joy to all who had the pleasure of being near her. She spent most of her life in the Camp Creek community and resided at Plaza Towers for the 10 years prior to her stroke in April 2010. While living at the Towers, she made many very special friends. She was a member of Union Chapel Free Will Baptist Church and dearly loved her pastor and church family. Despite her illness, she continued to be content with her new circumstances. She always wore a beautiful smile and even though she couldn't speak, she became good at communicating with those around her with amazing patience. Her children and grandchildren knew they were a treasure to her and she would never get enough of just being with them. Even in the darkest hours, the radiance of her smile warmed their hearts. That light will shine continually through the generations, although not nearly so brightly without her leading the way. Her passing has saddened us all, but we will meet again in the great reunion with our Lord, family, and friends who have gone before.

Survivors include four daughters and three sons-in-law: Joan and Kyle Harris and Gayle and Fay Lynn Ricker, all of Greeneville, Karen Loeser of Sarasota, Fla., and Elizabeth and Bob Johnson of Hendersonville, N.C.; nine grandchildren: Jeff Harris of Chuckey, Melody Ricker, Cristal Harris, and Bethany Ricker, all of Greeneville, Jennifer Blalock of South Carolina, Jesse Willis, Joseph Loeser, and Sarah Loeser, all of Sarasota, and Bryson Ricker of Limestone; 11 great-grandchildren: Jeffrey Harris, Jordan Harris, Allison Harris, Hannah Craig, Jackie Dean, Kayla Ricker, Julius Gross, Emily Sheppard, Austin Sheppard, Mariah Scruggs, and Grant Ricker; one great-great-granddaughter: Addison Norton; one brother and sister-in-law: Harold and Wilma Ricker; one sister: Lois Jean Metcalf; a brother-in-law: Claude Griffin; sisters-in-law: Wanda Mullins of Morristown, Ruth Ricker and Lois Ricker of Greeneville, and Pat Ricker.

She was a daughter of the late Cyrus and Nellie Tarlton Ricker and was preceded in death by her husband of 60 years: Garfield Blankenship; one son: Charles Blankenship; a granddaughter: Patti Craig; five brothers: Oliver Dean Ricker, Wallace Ricker, Wilmer Ricker, Raymond Ricker, and Lyndon Ricker; and a brother-in-law: Roy Metcalf.

The family will receive friends from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Saturday at Kiser-Rose Hill Funeral Home. The funeral service will be held at 2:30 p.m. Sunday in the funeral home chapel. The Rev. Lynn Neas, the Rev. Fay Lynn Ricker, the Rev. Lynn Mercer, and the Rev. Ray Shelton will officiate. Interment will follow in Harris Memorial Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Anthony Ricker, Curtis Lamons, David Lamons, Bryson Ricker, Jeff Harris, Jordan Harris, Marty Ricker, Julius Gross, and Larry Ricker.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

+2011, Greeneville, Greene Co., TN, Obituary

http://dillow-taylor.com/index.php?template=view_obituaries&recno=1925

Mrs. Margaret L. Blankenship, age 95, formally of 1203 Ben Gamble Rd, Jonesborough passed away Friday, August 19, 2011 at Life Care Center of Greeneville, where she had made her home for the past two years. She was the daughter of the late Rev. Daniel S. & Mary E. South.

In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband of 52 years, Roscoe C. Blankenship, February 8, 1989, two daughters, Mary Ellen Presell, May 8, 1984 and Alice Sherfey, December 17, 1998, a sister and brother in law, Clara & Carl Cade, several brothers and sisters-in-law, parents-in-law, William Press and Ellen Tilson Blankenship, and a daughter-in-law, Myrtle Blankenship. She also lost two children in early pregnancy. She was a housewife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother.

She is survived by her sons, Paul Blankenship, Mt. Juliet, Daniel Blankensip, Johnson City, James Blankenship and wife, Nancy, Chuckey; daughters, Mable Blankenship, Johnson City and Bernice Ledford and husband, Russell, Telford; (Bernice & Russell were her parents caregivers); grandchildren: David Blankenship and wife Marlo, Maryland, Connie Sullivan and husband Shawn, Colorado, Sandra Crews and husband Dale, Jonesboro, Shirley Housewright, Fall Branch, Robert Ledford, Telford, John & Paul Sherfey, Jonesboro and two other grandchildren; step-grandchildren, Shirley Bennett, Mt. Juliet, TN and Gene France, Jonesboro; 12 great-grandchildren, several niece, nephews and great nieces and nephew, brother & sister-in-law Mr. & Mrs. Stanley Blankenship, Doris Blankenship, Johnson City.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2011, Greeneville, Greene Co., TN, Obituary

The Greeneville Sun, (TN) - September 3, 2011

Allen "Beatle" Anderson, 77, a native of Greeneville, passed away on Aug. 23, 2011 at a hospital in Washington State. He was a 1954 graduate of Greeneville High School. He loved basketball and had a passion for seeing the world, which is why he became a truck driver.

Survivors include his wife: Charlene, of the home; daughter and son-in-law: Penny and Randy Bolinger of Limestone; special cousins: Shirley Hulse and Willis Teague of Greeneville, Joy and Basil Blankenship of Camp Creek, Lollie and Dave Ellis of Nashville, and Jerry Teague of Kingsport.

He was preceded in death by his parents: Walter and Madline Anderson; and grandchildren: Paul and Deannie Bolinger.

Arrangements will be announced at a later date.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2011, Greeneville, Greene Co., TN, Obituary

The Greeneville Sun, (TN) - September 26, 2011

Willis B. Teague, 85, of Belmont Drive, Greeneville, died Saturday Sept. 24, 2011, at Laughlin Memorial Hospital. Mr. Teague retired from the Tennessee Department of Transportation after 30 years of service. He was a member of Reformation Lutheran Church. Mr. Teague was a member of Veterans of Foreign Wars, Andrew Johnson Post No. 1990, Moose Lodge, and had been a Mason for 40 years. He served two years with the Navy, including his time in World War II in the Pacific Theater.

Survivors include his wife of 59 years: Trixie Shaw Teague; his verbally adopted daughter and son: Meary and Jimmy Peters; brother and sister-in-law: Jerry and Louise Teague; three sisters and two brothers-in-law: Shirley Hulse, Joy and Basil Blankenship, and Laura and Dave Ellis of Nashville; special friends: Rick Dyer and Janie and Randall Knipp; sister-in-law: Jill Heck of Hickory, N.C., and Betty Shaw; and several nieces and nephews.

He was a son of the late Walter and Edith Teague and was preceded in death by a son: Michael Teague; brother: Claude Teague; and his mother-in-law and father-in-law: Bertha and Hobert Shaw.

The family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. today and 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Tuesday at Kiser-Rose Hill Funeral Home, and again from 9:30-10 a.m. Wednesday at.

The funeral service will follow visitation at 10 a.m. at Reformation Lutheran Church with interment to follow in GreeneLawn Memory Gardnes. Pastor Rick Ohsiek will officiate. The Greene County Honor Guard and the U.S. Navy Military Honors Team will conduct a military graveside service. Pallbearers will be Gerald Swan, Rick Dyer, Rick Garber, Al Waddell, Randy Vanover, and John Reed. Honorary pallbearers will be Edward Teague, David Teague, Kress Heck, Kim Heck.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2012, Greeneville, Greene Co., TN, Obituary

The Greeneville Sun, (TN) - January 7, 2012

Michael J. Waddell, 69, of Buckingham Road, Greeneville, died Friday at Laughlin Memorial Hospital.

He was a retired plant manager at Tateho America after 36 years of service. Mr. Waddell was a member of Flag Branch Church of God. He was an avid genealogist and enjoyed playing golf. He loved to help his many friends by transporting them to golf tournaments, doctor's appointments and treatment centers. He was known for singing "Happy Birthday" to all he knew as well as singing in the choir at Flag Branch Church of God. He was a collector of baseball cards as well as golf balls. He was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather. Mr. Waddell enjoyed his church family and participated during activities such as making apple butter.

Survivors include his wife of 46 years: Patsy M. Waddell; a son and daughter-in-law: Mark and Angi Waddell of Greeneville; one daughter: Lisa Waddell Sauceman of Greeneville; five grandchildren: Mikayla Blankenship, who is expecting his first great-grandchild, Ben Waddell, Nik Waddell, Rachel Cox and Nathan Cox; two brothers and sisters-in-law: Lyndon and Patricia Waddell, and Ronnie and Glenda Waddell; and a sister and brother-in-law: Pat and Larry Carter, all of Greeneville; and several nieces and nephews.

He was the son of the late Lester and Mary Belle Crum Waddell and was preceded in death by A. W. Campbell, whom he thought of as his second father, and a special friend, Pauline Gunkel.

The funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday in the funeral home chapel. The Rev. Willis Bowers and the Rev. David Dugger will officiate. Interment will be in GreeneLawn Memory Gardens. Pallbearers will be Carl Bird, Everette Cobble, Larry Carter, Travis Waddell, Dick Semuth, the Rev. Gene Swatzell, William Patterson, and Freddie Anderson. Honorary pallbearers will be Dr. Joseph Scott, Dr. A.K. Sen, Dr. Dharmen Patel, the nurses and staff of 4 West at Laughlin Memorial Hospital, Tony O'Dell and Hugh Broyles.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2013, Greeneville, Greene Co., TN, Obituary

The Greeneville Sun, (TN) - January 24, 2013

Thomas W. "Tom" Southerland, age 88, of Greeneville, passed away Wednesday, Jan. 23, 2013. Tom was a native of Greene County and loved to hunt, fish, and farm. He was a member of Fairview Cumberland Presbyterian Church. He was a salesman for HT Hackney for 25 years and retired from TRW Ross Gear of Greeneville. Tom was known throughout the area as "the knifeman" due to his favorite hobby of selling and trading pocketknives. He was the son of the late Jacob and Ellen (Maltsberger) Southerland.

His father was a veteran of the Spanish American War, and his mother was known throughout the area for her various sewing, quilting, and leather crafts. Tom was the last of 14 brothers and sisters. Tom was most proud of his service in the U.S. Navy during World War II. He served aboard the USS Stockham, both in the European Theater and the Asian Pacific Theater. He was in the first wave of the D-Day Operation at Omaha Beach. His ship escorted the USS Missouri to sign the peace treaty ending the war. Tom was a life member of Veterans of Foreign Wars, Andrew Johnson Post No. 1990.

Survivors include his wife: Lucille (Hunt) Southerland; son: Thomas W. Southerland Jr. and his wife, Sheri; two daughters: Mary Ellen Southerland and Phyllis Southerland and husband, Mark Neumann; grandchildren: Tobie and Matt Puckett, Jenny Fulwiler, Rebecca and Richard Mullins and Jeremy Neumann; great-grandchildren: Hanna, Taylor and Sara Puckett, and Tabitha Fulwiler; and special friends: Billie and Stanley Byerley and Mack Key.

He was preceded in death by his brothers and sisters: Freeman, Aldo, James, Author, Robert, Marlin, Howard, and Lawrence Southerland, W.F. "Bill" Maltsberger, Mabel Blankenship, Eda Taylor, and two infants.

The family will receive friends from 5-7 p.m. Friday at Doughty-Stevens Funeral Home with the funeral service following at 7 p.m. the funeral home chapel. The Rev. Mike Hensley and the Rev. Chris Castle will officiate. The Greene County Honor Guard and the U.S. Navy Military Honors Team will conduct a military graveside service at 10:30 a.m. Saturday in GreeneLawn Memory Gardens. Pallbearers will be Jay Lynn Southerland, Richard Southerland, Fred Maltsberger, Charles Southerland, Mike Taylor, Jason Ricker, Jon Cobble, Blaine Scott, and Stanley Byerley.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2013, Greeneville, Greene Co., TN, Obituary

Published in The Logan Banner from Dec. 16 to Dec. 17, 2013

Millie Marie Marcum Mullins, 67, formerly of Red Jacket, W.Va., died Saturday, December 14, 2013, at Takoma Regional Hospital, Greeneville, Tenn. Born February 1, 1946, at Hurley, Va. she was a daughter of the late Green and Sulie Marrow Bailey.

In addition to her parents, Millie is preceded in death by her husbands, Clarence Marcum and Chester Mullins; brothers Herbert, Clyde, Walt, and Zeldon Bailey; sisters Pauline, Inez and Edith.

When health allowed, Millie was a faithful member of The Faith Mission Church in Jesus Name, at McCarr, Ky., since 1977. Millie's energetic personality, kind nature, and outspoken characteristic, combined to make her a loveable one of a kind individual. She never met a stranger and after spending time in conversation with Millie those that met her fell in love with her unique style of articulating her thoughts. Millie will be missed by all who had the pleasure of knowing her.

Survivors include daughters, Karen Marcum Biliter, Mary (Mike) Boggs; nieces whom she thought of as daughters, Pam Acosta and Sandy Stuart; grandchildren, Peyton and Alexis Biliter, Olivia and Micah Boggs, Jonathan Dotson and Remi Acosta and Isaiah Wolford.

Honoring services will be 11 a.m., Thursday, December 19, 2013, Faith Mission Church in Jesus Name, McCarr, Ky., with Pastor Jimmy Fields officiating. Burial will follow in the Eli Blankenship Cemetery of Hurley, Va.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

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

Blankenship, Walter R. 79, 03Jul1932 - 21Aug2011, Afton, Greene, TN, TN-413-52-1100

Blankenship, Mary E. 88, 17Mar1923 - 15Jun2011, Greeneville, Greene, TN, TN-415-36-7703

Hamblen

2013, Morristown, Hamblen Co., TN, Obituary

http://obits.dignitymemorial.com/dignity-memorial/obituary.aspx?n=Ivory-Lambert&lc=7442&pid=166147381&mid=5618888

Ivory G. Lambert, age 85, of Morristown, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, July 31, 2013 at Life Care Center. She attended Rock of Refuge Pentecostal Church.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Luther Lee Lambert Sr.; son, Luther Lee Lambert Jr.; daughter, Roxie Marie Drinnon; and parents, Hugh and Nora Bryant.

Survivors include her daughters, Edith (Bill) Hopper and Tammy (Jeff) Wells; grandchildren, Lonnie Brewer, Jamie Barnard, Michael Drinnon, Lacy Blankenship, Dilan Lambert, and Luther Lee Lambert III; great-grandchildren, Cindy Johnson and Tabitha Brewer; great-great-grandchildren, Madison Johnson, Ethen Kyle, Jaelynn Drinnon, Mackenzie Drinnon, and Cole Brewer; sister, Piney Bowman of Danville VA; brother, Memphis Bryant of New Tazewell; and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be held in the chapel of Stubblefield Funeral Home on Friday, August 2, 2013 at 8:00 p.m. with Pastor Jeff Wells officiating. Family and friends will meet in Lambert Cemetery in Tazewell on Saturday at 12:50 p.m. for a 1:00 p.m. graveside service.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

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

Blankenship, Marvin 85, 11May1926 - 13Jun2011, Talbott, Hamblen, TN, KY-407-22-5907

Hamilton

+2013, Chattanooga, Hamilton Co., TN, Obituary

Published in The Atlanta Journal-Constitution on May 25, 2013

Frankie Libby Pearce, 76, of Chattanooga formerly of Atlanta died Thursday, May 23, 2013. She was born February 28, 1937 in Louisville, Mississippi to the late Frank J. Libby and Florence Blankenship Libby.

She was preceded in death by her husband George Pearce and a son Joseph Murphy.

Before retiring to Chattanooga she was the Administrative Head of the Medical Technology Lab at Grady Memorial Hospital and was a member of St. Bede's Episcopal Church, where she served on the altar guild. Mrs. Pearce was an active member of St. Martin of Tours Episcopal Church. as well as the altar guild there.

Survivors include her brother David (Donna) Libby of Memphis, sister-in-law Josephine Woods of Chattanooga, nieces and nephews.

Memorial services will be held 11:00 am Saturday, May 25, 2013 at St. Martin of Tours Episcopal Church with the Reverend Jim Wallace officiating. Memorial services will also be held 2:00 pm Saturday, June 1, 2013 at St. Bede's Episcopal Church in Atlanta, Georgia.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

1940 Census, Louisville, Beat 1, Winston Co., MS,

Libby, Frank J. 46, M, NY, Head,

Libby, Florence 24, F, MS, Wife,

Libby, Frankie Claire 03, F, MS, Dau,

https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/VB32-JM1

2010, Red Bank, Hamilton Co., TN, Obituary

http://timesfreepress.com/obits/2010/dec/09/barbara-blankenship/

Barbara "Bobbie" Jean McClure Blankenship, 76, of Red Bank, passed away Wednesday, Dec. 8, 2010 in a local health care facility. A lifelong resident of the Chattanooga area, she was a member of the Oakwood Baptist Church and was the daughter of the late James Albert and Willie McClure.

She was also preceded in death by a brother, Herman McClure; and a grandson, Ray Blankenship.

Survivors include her husband of 60 years, J. C. Blankenship; son, Jackie Blankenship, and his wife Debi; daughter, Rita Long, and her husband Gnol; granddaughter, Bridget Michelle Haddock; and four great-grandsons, Shawn, Randy, Skylar and Riley; brothers, J.A. McClure and Lee McClure.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday in the funeral home chapel with the Rev. Bill Harvey officiating. Interment will be in Lakewood Memory Gardens, East.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2012, Signal Mountain, Hamilton Co., TN, Obituary

Chattanooga Times Free Press (TN) - May 10, 2012

John Nowlin McClain, 95, of Signal Mountain, passed away peacefully Monday, May 7, 2012, at home. Born in Lakeland, Fla., he was the son of William and Ruth McClain.

He graduated from high school in Davidson, N.C., in 1934. He graduated from the Georgia Institute of Technology in 1939 with a mechanical engineering degree. He served as a second lieutenant in the Army during World War II as an ordnance officer. He worked at Combustion Engineering for 57 years, retiring as director of manufacturing services. Upon retirement, he had the distinction of being the longest active employee at the Chattanooga division. He was a member of the American Institute of Industrial Engineers, where he served as president and was recognized as the "Outstanding Industrial Engineer" in the Southeastern United States. He was active in the Chattanooga Engineers Club, Society for the Advancement of Management and Chattanooga Chamber of Commerce. He served as a visiting professor at the University of Chattanooga, teaching classes in management. He was an elder emeritus at Signal Mountain Presbyterian Church, where he served as head of the Building Committee for the new sanctuary in the early 1980s. He also was active in the Chattanooga Kiwanis Club and the Signal Mountain Golf and Country Club.

In 1941 he married Alma Forster, of Rome, Ga. They were married for 55 years until her death in 1997. In 2000 he married Mary Stewart Becking Smith, who preceded him in death in 2011.

Surviving him are his three children, Marjorie (Joe) Vincent and Jane Blankinship, of Cordova, Tenn., and John (Frances) McClain Jr., of Raleigh, NC; two stepchildren, Karen (Louis) Glendenning, and Alfred (Alice) Smith Jr.; eight grandchildren are Patrick Blankinship, Heather Louallen, John McClain III, Andrew McClain, Christopher Vincent, Nicholas Vincent, Colin Vincent, Lorin Vincent; and three great-grandchildren, Chloe Louallen, Isaac Sims and Ethan Vincent.

A private burial will be followed by a service celebrating his life at Signal Mountain Presbyterian Church at 1:30 p.m. today, May 10, 2012.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2010, Soddy Daisy, Hamilton Co., TN, Obituary

http://obitsforlife.com/obituary/96368/Fortenberry-Ronald.php

Ronald Wayne Fortenberry, 63, of Soddy Daisy, born December 17th, 1946, passed away Tuesday, October 5, 2010 at his home. Mr. Fortenberry was a graduate of Mississippi State University. He retired from TVA as Nuclear Engineer after 34 years of service. He was a faithful member of Dallas Bay Baptist Church.

Survivors include his wife Sammie Fortenberry of Soddy Daisy; his son Chuck Fortenberry of Soddy Daisy; brothers Dale (Judy) Fortenberry of Pearl MS, and Pat (Ruth) Fortenberry of Newnan, GA; grandson John Michael Blankenship of Virginia; several nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews and one great-great nephew.

A service to celebrate the life of Mr. Fortenberry will be held at 7:00 PM on Friday evening, October 8, 2010 at Dallas Bay Baptist Church with Dr. Ken Duggan officiating and Dr. David McNabb, Reverend Ron Namanny, Mike Martin, Hoyt Samples and Chuck Fortenberry as speakers.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

+2011, Soddy Daisy, Hamilton Co., TN, Obituary

http://www.chattanoogan.com/articles/article_199585.asp

Annie "Dot” Lunsford Blankenship, 94, of Soddy Daisy and formerly of Huntsville and Grant, Alabama, died on Friday, April 22, 2011, in an area health care facility.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Stuart Sr.

Dot is survived by her sons, Stuart Jr. of Clearwater, Fla., Donald of Soddy Daisy and Larry of Grant, Ala.; sister, Stella Jones of Ellenwood, Ga.; six grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.

Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. on Monday, April 25, in the Legacy Funeral Home chapel with Dr. David McNabb officiating. Burial will be at 2 p.m. CDT on Monday at Maple Hill Cemetery in Huntsville.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

+2011, Soddy-Daisy, Hamilton Co., TN, Obituary

http://obitsforlife.com/obituary/332642/Blankenship-Annie.php

Annie Dot Lunceford Blankenship, 94, of Soddy-Daisy and formerly of Huntsville and Grant, AL passed away on Friday, April 22, 2011 in an area healthcare facility. She was born Monday, August 14th, 1916. She was preceded in death by her husband, Stuart, Sr.

Dot is survived by her sons, Stuart, Jr. of Clearwater, FL, Donald of Soddy-Daisy and Larry of Grant, AL; sister, Stella Jones of Ellenwood, GA; six grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.

Funeral services will be at 11:00 A.M. E.D.T. on Monday in the Legacy Funeral Home chapel with Dr. David McNabb officiating. Burial will be at 2:00P.M. C.D.T. on Monday at Maple Hill Cemetery in Huntsville, AL.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

Blankenship, Stuart M., 76, 10 Nov 1916 - 05 Apr 1993, Grant, Marshall, AL, GA-256-12-4116

2013, Soddy Daisy, Hamilton Co., TN, Obituary

Chattanooga Times Free Press (TN) - May 28, 2013

Samantha Long Ownby, 45, of Soddy Daisy, passed away on Saturday, May 25, 2013 from injuries sustained in an automobile accident.

She was a lifelong resident of the Chattanooga and north Georgia areas and was a member of A.P.A. (American Pool Association) having gone to Las Vegas for nationals on several occasions. She began playing for "Charlie's Angels" and also played for several other teams in the area. Samantha worked for many years as a waitress at Charlie's Restaurant & Lounge in Soddy Daisy. Her passions in life were her family and friends.

She was preceded in death by her paternal grandparents, Max and Bessie Long; and maternal grandmother, Nell McCall. Left to cherish her memory is her daughter, Taylor Ownby; grandson, Cade Ownby, both of Soddy Daisy; mother, Gail (Bill) Blankenship , of Flintstone; father, Sam (Genice) Long, of Flintstone; sister, Tonya Lomenick, of Flintstone; brother, Ronnie Long, of Soddy Daisy; maternal grandfather, Luther McCall, of LaFayette; several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be held Wednesday May 29, at 2 p.m. in the South Crest Chapel with Minister Jess Cobb officiating. Interment will follow in Tennessee-Georgia Memorial Park.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

Hamilton

2012, Chattanooga, Hamilton Co., TN, Obituary

Chattanooga Times Free Press (TN) - October 19, 2012

James Edward Stanfield Sr., 71, of Chattanooga, died Friday, Oct. 12, 2012, at his residence. He was a native of Chattanooga and a member of Lighthouse Church.

He was preceded in death by his father, mother and two brothers.

Survivors include his loving wife, Shirley Stanf ield; son, David Stanfield, both of Chattanooga; daughter, Martha Evans, Ooltewah; sisters, Rebecca Blankenship, Social Circle, Ga., Mary Lee, of Hixson; one great grandchild; several nieces and nephews.

Memorial services: 11 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 20, at Lighthouse Church, 1201 LaFayette Road, Rossville with Pastor Fred Santana officiating.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2013, Chattanooga, Hamilton Co., TN, Obituary

Chattanooga Times Free Press (TN) - September 18, 2013

Ruth Pickell Stephens, 93, went peacefully to the arms of her Heavenly Father and Savior on Monday, Sept. 16, 2013. She was originally from Schwenksville, Pa., and considered Chattanooga, home for the last 27 years.

She was preceded in death by her first husband of almost 50 years, Harvey Pickell; her second husband, Edward Stephens; her mother; father; three brothers; three sisters; two sons-in-law; and one great-great-grandson.

Survivors include her daughter, Sandra Blankenship, of Rossville; son, Bruce (Mary Ann) Pickell, of Birmingham, Ala.; grandchildren, Mark (Lori) Quigg, Belinda (Tony) Travis, Jennifer Smith, Melissa Pickell, Melinda (Randall) Strong; 14 great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren.

Memorial services will be held at a later date.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

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

Blankenship, Annie L. 94, 14Aug1916 - 22Apr2011, Soddy Daisy, Hamilton, TN, GA-257-05-5857

Blankenship, Barbara J. 76, 14Mar1934 - 08Dec2010, Chattanooga, Hamilton, TN, TN-410-48-8902

Hawkins

2013, Church Hill, Hawkins Co., TN, Obituary

Bluefield Daily Telegraph (WV) - January 2, 2014

Rev. Calvin Tabor, Sr., 74, of Church Hill went to be with the Lord on Tuesday afternoon, December 31, 2013 at Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center [Kingsport, Sullivan Co., TN], after an extended illness.

Rev. Tabor attended Pocahontas High School, Southwest Virginia Community College and completed his seminary studies at Duke University. He was a retired United Methodist Minister with 42 years of service. Rev. Tabor chose to continue his ministry as Pastor of Valley Center United Methodist Church. He had previously pastored Grange Hall, Ross Camp Ground and Cameron United Methodist Churches, as well as 16 other UM Churches in Virginia during the 1970s. He was also a veteran of the U.S. Army, having served 3 years. Calvin was a well-liked and gentle person, who enjoyed researching and studying his Bible. He loved everyone, and loved visiting nursing homes, mowing yards, feeding and taking the elderly to the doctor.

He was preceded by first wife, Phyllis Tabor; his parents, Joe and Norma Tabor; maternal grandmother, Loraine Blankenship, paternal grandparents, Cleve and Sally Tabor; brother, Jackie Tabor and sister, Patricia Hall.

Survivors include his wife, Roberta (Ro) Hobbs Tabor of Church Hill; son, Sam Tabor, Jr. of Church Hill; two daughters, Pam Tabor and Regina Tabor both of Lake City, FL; four grandchildren, Rion, Emily, Casey and Kayla; three great-grandchildren; stepson, Eric Long and wife, Deanna of Church Hill, stepdaughter, Tanya Long-Garro of Nashville, five step grandchildren, Nick, Ben, Cy, Marin, and Cella; one step great-grandchild; brother, Bill Tabor and wife Zenith of Boissevain, VA; twin brother, Alvin Tabor and wife Norman of McBain, NC; two stepsisters, Nancy Thompson and Sharon Collins; along with twelve nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will follow in the Carter-Trent Funeral Home chapel at, 520 Watauga Street, Kingsport, TN, at 7 pm with the Rev. Ray Amos and Supt. David Graves, officiating. Music will be provided by Wayne Beldsoe, Billy Gillespie and Good Neighbor Quartet. Graveside services will be held at 1 pm on Saturday, January 4th, 2014 at Hermon UMC Cemetery, East Carters Valley Rd, Gate City, VA. Pallbearers will be Sam Tabor, Eric Long, Nick Long, Ben Long, Shannon Kelly, Todd Kinley, Kirk Moneyhun and David Bates. Honorary pallbearers are Freddie Bussell, Clint Sensabaugh, Joe Bussell, Marcel Gibbons and Jerry Gibbons.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2013, Mooresburg, Hawkins Co., TN, Obituary

The Rogersville Review, (TN) - December 21, 2013

Orville Ray Klepper, age 85 of Mooresburg, passed away Saturday, December 21, 2013 at his residence. Mr. Klepper attended Magnolia Freewill Baptist Church and was retired from Lear Corporation. He was a veteran of the Korean War having served in the U.S. Army.

Mr. Klepper was preceded death by his wife, Gladys Herron Klepper; parents, Orbin and Mary Arnold Klepper; sister, Maggie Burns; brothers, Eckle Klepper and John Klepper.

He is survived by his wife, Julie Klepper; son, Dennie Ray Klepper and Judy of Whitesburg; step-daughters, Priscilla Blankenship and husband, Paul, Pam Hodge and husband, Robbie; step-son, Jimmy Brown and wife, Michelle all of Bean Station; grandchildren, Billy Ray Klepper and wife, Susan of Whitesburg, Michael Christopher Klepper of Rogersville; great-grandchildren, Emily Grace Klepper, Kendra Shanks and Cody Ray Klepper; sisters, Beatrice Fox of Bluff City, Annie Patterson of Surgoinsville, Shelby Wilder and husband, Jim of Bulls Gap, Willie Presley, Ruby Lawson and husband, Earnest all of Rogersville; several nieces, nephews and a host of friends.

Funeral service will be conducted 8:00 P.M., Monday, December 23, 2013 in the Broome Funeral Home chapel Rogersville, with the Rev. Gorden Presley and the Rev. Kathy Lawson officiating. Graveside service will be 11:00 A.M., Tuesday, December 24, 2013 at Magnolia Freewill Baptist Church Cemetery with military honors provided by the Hawkins County Color Guard and Tennessee Army National Guard.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2013, Rogersville, Hawkins Co., TN, Obituary

Published in Bristol Herald Courier on July 27, 2013

Barbara Ellen Stanley Ratliff, 72, of Rogersville, Tenn., formerly of Buchanan County, passed away Thursday, July 25, 2013, at the Wellmont-Hawkins County Memorial Hospital in Rogersville, Tenn., following an extended illness. Born in Dickenson County, she was the daughter of the late Grady R. and Claudia Fleming Stanley. She was a resident of Buchanan County many years and was a member of New Hope Christian Church. Barbara was active in Girl Scouts over 15-years and a member of the Order of the Eastern Star. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and was a wonderful homemaker.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Jimmie Ronald Ratliff, December 24, 2006; and two sisters, Susie Cox and Catherine Brookman.

She is survived by one daughter, Roselyn (Marc) Blankenship of Rogersville, Tenn.; one son, Ronnie (Robin) Ratliff of Grundy, Va.; two brothers, Dennis Ray Stanley of Douglasville, Ga., and Leland Branha of Coeburn, Va.; four grandchildren, Reid Blankenship of Rogersville, Tenn., Molly Blankenship of Rogersville, Tenn., Staci (Jimmy) Griffe of Grundy, Va., Savannah Ratliff of Grundy, Va.; two great-grandchildren, Claire Griffey of Grundy, Va., and Carson Griffey of Grundy, Va.

Funeral services will be conducted 2 p.m. Sunday, July 28, 2013, at the New Hope Christian Church with Evg. William L. Neeley officiating with entombment to follow at Greenhillls Memory Gardens Mausoleum in Claypool Hill, Va.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

Haywood

+2010, Brownsville, Haywood Co., TN, Obituary

http://obitsforlife.com/obituary/161661/Morris-Kathryn.php

Mrs. Kathryn Diane Morris, age 73, born March 8th, 1937, passed away at the Haywood Park Community Hospital, May 5, 2010, in Brownsville. Funeral Services will be conducted at 3:30 P.M. ,Friday, May 7, 2010 in the Lea & Simmons Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Ron Davis and Rev. Phil Lovelace officiating. Burial will follow in Brownsville Memorial Gardens.

Mrs. Morris was preceded in death by her parents: Herbert & Estel Edgin Blankenship and her husband, Frank Morris.

She is survived by her son: Phil Morris (Deborah), Ripley, TN and a daughter, Tammy Emerson, (Terry) Brownsville, TN; three grandchildren: Justin Emerson, Haley Emerson and Lyle Morris, and two great-grandchildren: Kelsee Etghayi and Berkleigh Emerson.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

Henderson

+2012, Darden, Henderson Co., TN, Obituary

Published in The Jackson Sun on January 30, 2012

Services for Mrs. Ada L. Blankenship, age 98, of Darden, will be 2 p.m., Monday, January 30, 2012 in the Parsons Mortuary Chapel with Dr. Hoyt Wilson officiating. Interment will follow in the Mt. Ararat Cemetery.

Mrs. Blankenship died on Saturday, January 28, 2012 at Henderson County Community Hospital.

She is survived by one daughter, Jo Ann (Sam) Faught of Lexington; granddaughter, Sammie Jo Faught; nephew, Clark Blankenship; niece, Pat (Michael) Renfroe.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Nema Evans Arnold and J. W. Arnold; husband, Joe M. Blankenship; niece, Peggy Teague.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

SSDI; Blankenship, Joe, 70, 03Mar1909 - ??Nov1979, Darden, Henderson, TN, TN-408-58-3896

2012, Huron, Henderson Co., TN, Obituary

Published in The Jackson Sun on November 5, 2012

Gary Ray Stanfill, age 55, passed away on Sunday, November 4, 2012 in Huron.

He is survived by his wife, Trish Curran Stanfill of Huron; three sons, Gary Ray Jr., Reece and Payton Stanfill all of Huron; his parents, Max and Sally Williams Stanfill of Huron; one sister, Angela (Tommy) Blankenship of Huron; two brothers, Mark and Rodney Stanfill both of Lexington.

Funeral services will be 11 a.m. on Wednesday, November 7, 2012 at The James K. Taylor Memorial Arena on The Stanfill Farm, 150 Fray Lane in Huron. Burial will follow in The Stanfill Family Cemetery.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

+2011, Lexington, Henderson Co., TN, Obituary

Lexington Progress 16 Feb 2011 [Wednesday]

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Funeral services for Ms. Frances Blankenshp, age 85, were Saturday Feb. 12, 2011 in the chapel of Pafford Funeral Home with Dr. Hoyt Wilson officiating. Burial followed in Lexington Cemetery.

Ms. Blankenship passed away Thursday in McKenzie. She was born Nov. 6, 1925 in Henderson Co. to the late Bob and Beulah Reed Blankenship. She was a retired office manager for Lexington Gas System and a member of First Baptist Church in Lexington.

She was preceded by three brothers, James, Curry and Woodrow Blankenship.

Survivors include three nephews and one niece, Dwight Blankenship of Collierville; Douglas and Robert Blankenship of Denver CO and Diana Long of Lexington.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

+2012, Lexington, Henderson Co., TN, Obituary

Published in The Jackson Sun on September 1, 2012 [Saturday]

Funeral services for Mr. Evard Grissom, age 94, are scheduled for 2 p.m. Saturday, September 1, 2012 at Center Hill Holiness Church, with Bro. Keith Garner and Bro. Michael RickenBaker officiating. Interment will follow in Center Hill Holiness Cemetery.

Mr. Grissom passed away late Thursday [30Aug2012] at his home in Lexington. He was born March 2, 1918 in Henderson County to the late Jordan Washington and Lula Mae Gilliam Grissom. He was a retired employee of Gould/Century and farmer. He was a member of Center Hill Holiness Church.

Survivors include his wife of 73 years, Mrs. Jewell Grissom of Lexington; two sons, Dennis (Patsy) Grissom and Jimmy (Jane) Grissom of Lexington; three daughters, Janice (Gene) Buck of Lakeland, Judy (Paul) Hayes of Lexington and Charlene (Jody) Duke of Murfreesboro; eleven grandchildren and sixteen great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by two brothers, Jesse and Clyde Grissom, and three sisters, Mertie Mae Johnson, Frona Belle Brasher and Estelle Blankenship.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2013, Lexington, Henderson Co., TN, Obituary

Published in The Jackson Sun on February 10, 2013

Funeral services for Ms. Opal Jowers Wood, age 88, are scheduled for 12p.m., on Monday, February 11, 2013 in the Chapel of Pafford Funeral Home with Bro. Randall Woods and Bro. Steve Wilkinson officiating. Burial will follow in Hare Cemetery.

Mrs. Wood passed away Saturday, February 9, 2013 in Lexington, TN. She was born October, 19, 1924 in Henderson County to the late Al Jowers and Cluster Moore Jowers. She was a homemaker and former owner of Wood's Grocery.

She was preceded in death by one son, Dennis Wood and his wife Judy, brother, A.L. Jowers, and sisters, Ruthie Blankenship and Ruby Jowers.

Survivors include her grandson, Greg Wood, granddaughters, Teresa (Bob) Morris and Cristy (Joe) Baggett, and sister, Hazel (Howard) McCollum Deaton, and two great grandsons, Cody Morris and Landen Baggett.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2013, Lexington, Henderson Co., TN, Death

Published in The Jackson Sun from March 19 to March 20, 2013

Mona Ellen Blankenship, Lexington, died 03-18-2013.

Arrangements: Pafford Funeral Home 731-968-2544.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

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

Blankenship, Mary F. 85, 06Nov1925 - 10Feb2011, Lexington, Henderson, TN, TN-412-36-8727

Henry

+2010, Paris, Henry Co., TN, Obituary

Published in The Commercial Appeal on March 7, 2010,

James Paul Blankenship, 67, died February 16, 2010 in Paris, TN Health Center of Cancer. A mechanical engineer with Monsanto Chemical Co. for 25 years. He retired in Paris, TN.

He leaves his wife, Mary Garrett Blankenship and a son, Jimmy Lynn Blankenship of Everett, WA; a daughter, Carol Denise Hampson of Los Angels, CA; four grandchildren; sister, Marilyn Warden of Biloxi, MS; his mother, Mabel Strauss Fields of Memphis, TN.

A memorial service will be held at Cherokee Baptist Church, March 12 at 2 p.m.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

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

Blankenship, James P. 67, 27Jun1942 - 16Feb2010, Paris, Henry, TN, TN-411-62-8136

Jefferson

+2011, Talbott, Jefferson Co., TN, Obituary
Williamson Daily News (WV. Online.) Wednesday, June 15, 2011

Marvin Blankenship, 85, of Talbott, Tenn., died Monday, June 13, 2011, at Ft. Sanders Hospital in Knoxville, Tenn.

He was preceded in death by his parents, McClellan and Minnie Lockhart; four sisters; three brothers; and two sons, Hank and Larry Blankenship.

He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Mary Chapman Blankenship; children Jean (Craig) Beattie, David (Linda) Blankenship, Terry (Brenda) Blankenship, Sherry (James) Taylor, Beverly (Buddy) Sartin and Jennifer (Dave) Snider; grandchildren Kevin Blankenship, Jan (Josh) Johnson, Raeanna (Steve) Edwards, Michelle (Gregg) Jones, David Austin Snider, Derrick Snider, and Brooke and Rusty Sartin; and great-grandchildren Davy Blankenship and J. D. Johnson.

Marvin was a World War II veteran of the Navy, a lifelong member of the Church of God and co-founder of the Bean Station Church of God. He supported his family by working as a coal miner and retired in 1976. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and teaching his children and grandchildren how to water-ski. He loved life, but his greatest love and devotion was for the church and service to his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. He will be missed by all of us and all who knew him.

Funeral services will be held at 3 p.m. Thursday, June 16, at Bean Station Church of God, with the Revs. Harold Lane and T. H. Ferrell officiating with interment to follow in Jefferson Memorial Gardens.
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Knox

+2011, Corryton, Knox Co., TN, Obituary

Knoxville News Sentinel (TN) - March 29, 2011

Blankenship, Alvin K. age 77 of Corryton, went to be with the Lord on March 27, 2011. He was a member of Glen Oak Baptist Church. He proudly served in the Korean War with the United States Marines.

Preceded in death by his mother, Evilena; father, John Riley; brother, John Blankenship; sisters, Francis Blankenship and Kathleen Hoyt.

Survived by wife, Charlotte; daughter, Kim Jacobson (Chris); stepchildren, Bill Ballew (Kristi), Debbie Dunsmore (Jerry), Mary Sanders (John); sister, Jean Ray of Niota; grandchildren, Ty Compton, Lauren and Danielle Jacobson, and Hannah Ballew; brother-in-law, Kenneth Hayes (Carol).

Funeral Service 8 PM Wednesday, Mynatt Funeral Home Halls Chapel with Rev. Charlie Reynolds, Rev. David Cloud, and Rev. Dean Braden officiating. Family and friends will meet 10:15 AM Thursday at funeral home and proceed to Emory Pike American Christian Church Cemetery for interment service at 11:00 AM.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2010, Farragut, Knox Co., TN, Obituary

http://www.funeraldigest.com/obituaries/2010/09/11/john-blankenship/145229314

Blankenship, John - born June 12, 1923 in Elk Valley, Tennessee, died September 10, 2010 in Farragut, TN.

He was a member of the United States Air Force during World War II and a graduate of the University Of Tennessee. On October 26th, 1945, he married Joan Gavin in Tampa, Florida. He worked as an engineer for Union Carbide for 34 years before retiring.

He was preceded in death by his father H. D. Blankenship and mother Lillie Baird Blankenship of Jellico and Knoxville, TN; and his brother Dr. H.D. Blankenship of Savanah, TN.

He is survived by his wife Joan Blankenship of Farragut; his daughters, Carol Blankenship of Gilbertsville, NY, Sandra Jisr of Beirut, Lebanon and Jan Pipkin of Chattanooga, TN. His grandchildren are Mona Arabi of Dubai, Carol Adwan of Amman, Jordan, Rana Saleh of Kuwait, Matthew Pipkin of Johnson City, TN, Kelly Pipkin of Johnson City, TN, Suzanne Pipkin of San Diego, California, Gavin Ralbag of New York City and Katrina Ralbag of New York City. He is also survived by 7 great-grandchildren.

Graveside services will be held at Highland West Memorial Gardens on Sunday, September 12th, 2010 at 3:00 PM.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2012, Fountain City, Knox Co., TN, Obituary

http://www.funeralquestions.com/obits/bridges3/memorial.asp?listing_id=184025

Leon C. Blankenship, Born: February 22, 1942, Died: April 27, 2012

Services: A private graveside service will be held at East Tennessee Veterans Cemetery, John Sevier with East Tennessee Veterans Honor Guard presenting Military Honors.

Leon C. Blankenship, age 70 of Fountain City passed away Friday, April 27, 2012. He was a member of the US Army serving In Korea. He was known as the “Bicycle Man”.

He is survived by his beloved Norma Harmon; father of 9 and best friend to Robert Vann and Bobbie Blankenship; 14 grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren; sister, Sylvia Jean Messer.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2011, Knoxville, Knox Co., TN, Obituary

Knoxville News Sentinel (TN) - April 20, 2011

Hammer, Clara 65 years young of Knoxville, passed away Sunday, April 17, 2011. A graduate of St. Mary's School of Nursing and retired as a school nurse for Knox County School System. She was a dedicated and loving mother and sister.

Preceded in death by her parents, Everett and Ruby Byrge; sister, Susie Norman; brothers, Glenn, Charles and Ernest Byrge.

Survived by son, Andrew Hammer; sisters, Maria Blankenship and husband Wilson, Sherry Tipton and husband Ben both of Knoxville; brothers, Thomas Byrge of Lake City, Jay Byrge and wife Sharon of Knoxville; brother-in-law, Jerry Norman of Powell; sisters-in-law, Alice Byrge of Nashville and Judy Byrge of Chattanooga; special former mother-in-law, Elsie Hammer and numerous nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be held Friday, April 22, 2011 at 2 pm in the Fountain City Chapel of Mynatt Funeral Home with Rev. Richard Nicely officiating. Interment will follow at Greenwood Cemetery.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

+2011, Knoxville, Knox Co., TN, Obituary

Knoxville News Sentinel (TN) - May 29, 2011

Blankenship, Charlene age 81 of Knoxville passed away on Mon. May 23 at her home in Knoxville. She was born September 26, 1926 in Campbell County.

She is preceded in death by: parents: James and Della Stewart Easter; husband: Henry Bee Blankenship; daughter: Wilma Bryant Murray.

She is survived by: step son: James Blankenship and wife Ruby of Pioneer; granddaughter: Ruby Charlene Osborne of Knoxville; grandson: Billy Osborne of Knoxville. And a host of friends and family to mourn her passing.

Visitation was 6 p.m.- 8 p.m., Thursday May 26 with the funeral starting at 8 p.m. in the chapel of Harp Funeral Home, Rev. Steve Alford officiating. Burial 1 p.m. Fri. May 27 in the Valley View Cemetery.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

+2011, Knoxville, Knox Co., TN, Obituary

Published in Knoxville News Sentinel on June 27, 2011

Blankenship, Robert (Bob) Boyd - age 83, of Knoxville, went home to be with the Lord Sunday, June 26, 2011. Bob was an active member of Gospel Baptist Church. He was a Sergeant in U.S. Marine Veteran of WWII and Korean War and lifetime member of D.A.V. Chapter 24.

Bob was preceded in death by parents; Earl R. and Mary (Watts) Blankenship. Stepson; James Nichols.

He is survived by wife of 37 years, Melba Blankenship, five children, fourteen grandchildren, sixteen great-grandchildren, one great-great granddaughter, several nieces, nephews, brother; Earl (Butch) and wife Ursella Blankenship, sister-in-law; Jerald Blankenship and friends of Gospel Baptist Church.

Family will receive friends Monday, June 27, 2011 from 6-8 PM at Berry Funeral Home. Funeral service will follow at 8:00PM with Rev. I. A. Sparks officiating. Family and friends will meet at Tennessee Veterans Cemetery Tuesday, June 28, 2011 for an 11:30 interment with Military Honors.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2011, Knoxville, Knox Co., TN, Obituary

Knoxville News Sentinel (TN) - July 25, 2011

Patterson, Jewell (Judy) Mayes she will always be remembered as "Noni" age 77, of Knoxville, passed away Saturday, July 23, 2011 at Select Specialty Hospital, St. Mary's. She was a member of North Acres Baptist Church. Preceded in death by parents, Dot and Ervin Mayes.

Survivors: husband, Joe Patterson of Knoxville; daughters and sons-in-law, Janice and Gary Sharp of Knoxville, Kay and Rick Phipps of Granville, TN; grandchildren, Dana Fritts (Grayson), Jeremy Sharp (Heather), Kerri Buckner (Ben), Jennifer Blankenship (Kenny); great-grandchildren, Trystan, Samuel and Levi Fritts, Coleman Sharp, Brendan Buckner, Kaylynn, Jada, Sydney, and Micah Blankenship.

Funeral service 7:00 p.m. Monday at Stevens Chapel with Rev. Robert L. Holt officiating. Family and friends will meet 10:45 a.m. Tuesday at Woodlawn Cemetery for an 11:00 a.m. graveside service and interment. Pallbearers: Jeremy Sharp, Grayson Fritts, Ben Buckner, Kenny Blankenship, Gary Sharp, and Rick Phipps.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2011, Knoxville, Knox Co., TN, Obituary

Knoxville News Sentinel (TN) - July 27, 2011

Lane, Rachel Christine Lundgren age 104, formerly of Maryville, TN and Chattanooga, TN, passed into the arms of the Lord on Monday, July 25, 2011 at Manorhouse Assisted Living in Knoxville, TN. She'll always be known to all her "children" as the best Granny ever. "Granny" was born on May 30, 1907 in Westville, PA. She married her soul mate, Emert, and together they had three children.

She served as President of Maryville HSPTA and Blount County WCTU. She also served as President of The Maryville Garden Club and organized The Smokey Mountain Club in her own living room. She taught Sunday School and served as Circle Chairman at many churches through the years. Because she always had a way with words, it seems fitting to quote her own words when describing the story of her century of life: "I had the honor of being accepted at 'Henry Ford School of Nursing'. The reason I became a nurse is because of my grand-dad's illness and our family doctor calling me his 'special nurse' during the Flu Epidemic of 1914. I loved every day of nursing- my training helped in caring for my best patients: my own children. I stayed active in volunteer work, but put our home interests first. The home was and is God's first institution. We used the Lord's Prayer each day and the 23rd Psalm went with us as we traveled. Our special days were shared with our children. Precious memories- how they fill my heart with joy." As good as she was with words, she never used them to brag about herself, so I guess I'll just have to do it for her: she rode a jet-ski on her 101s t birthday, proudly wore high heels 'til she was 98, and her weekly dance partner in the early 1900's was none other than Henry Ford. But what we'll remember most about her are her words of wisdom: "make your own happiness", "be kind to others", and "keep busy".

Christine was preceded in death by her husband, J. Emert Lane; and her daughter, Marie Lane Earl. She is survived by her brother, Carl Lundgren and his wife, Alice, of Michigan; son, John Emert Lane and his wife, Barbara, of Chattanooga, TN; daughter, Alice Lane Blankenship of Destin, FL; 7 grandchildren; 8 great-grandchildren; 1 great-great grandchild; many beloved nieces and nephews; and the loving Manorhouse staff members, who she would certainly include in this list of her "children".

Family and friends will meet at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday at Grandview Mausoleum for an entombment service with Rev. Cheryl Caruso officiating.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2011, Knoxville, Knox Co., TN, Obituary

Knoxville News Sentinel (TN) - August 3, 2011

Watson, Martha age 62, of Knoxville, passed away Monday AM, August 1, 2011, as the result of injuries from a fall four days earlier. She was of the Baptist faith and was a wonderful, loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, daughter, aunt, and friend to many. She was a great homemaker and her cooking would put Paula Dean to shame.

She is preceded in death by her father, Olin Reeves; son, Damon; brother, Oliver (Tiny) Reeves and sister, Myra Jean.

She is survived by her mother, Mary Reeves; husband, Charlie; sons, Danny and Darren; daughter, Natalie Hermosillo; brother, Bobby Reeves; sisters, Jane Spano, Meriam Miller and Cindy Blankenship; six grandchildren; 2 great grandchildren and many nieces, nephews and dear friends.

Visitation will be held at Highland West Funeral Home on Thursday night from 5:00 to 7:00pm with a chapel service at 7:00pm. The graveside service will be held on Friday at 10:00am in the Highland West Cemetery.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2011, Knoxville, Knox Co., TN, Obituary

Knoxville News Sentinel (TN) - September 21, 2011

Blankenship, Wilson of Knoxville, passed away, September 19, 2011 at UT Hospital.

He is retired from the U.S. Army where he was Senior Analyst Intelligence, ASA/NASA/Special Forces. He served during Viet Nam where he was awarded numerous medals including, The Soldiers Medal and two Bronze Stars. He was an avid outdoorsman who loved nature. He enjoyed camping, hiking and fishing. He was a loving husband, father and brother.

Preceded in death by parents, Alonzo and Jessie Blankenship, sisters, Charlotte Phillips, Leona Sibley, brothers, Dempsey, Lloyd and Don Blankenship.

Survived by loving wife, Maria Mary Byrge Blankenship; son and daughter-in-law, Brett and Patty Blankenship, Beaumont, TX, sister, Murline Smith, Russell Springs, KY; brothers, Kelsey Blankenship and wife Joyce, Lafollette, Cannie Blankenship , Pioneer; sisters-in-law, Sue Blankenship , Cincinnati, OH, Alice Byrge, Nashville, Sherry Tipton and husband Ben, Knoxville; brothers-in-law, Thomas Byrge, Lake City, Jay Byrge and wife Sharon, Knoxville and several nieces and nephews.

Private services will be held with Rev. Richard Nicely officiating.

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+2012, Knoxville, Knox Co., TN, Obituary

Knoxville News Sentinel (TN) - July 13, 2012

Peggy "Bocco" Blankenship Bright, age 77 of Knoxville, lost her lengthy and courageous battle with cancer Tuesday, July 10, 2012 at Turkey Creek Medical Center. Peggy was born December 23, 1934 in Glasgow, Kentucky the daughter of the late James Edward Blankenship and Mable Graven Blankenship of Cave City, Kentucky.

She was preceded in death by her brother, Albert Blankenship.

Peggy was Salutatorian of Caverna High School class of 1952. Married for 49 years to her beloved husband, Fred Bright, Jr., retired US Army JAG Colonel. She traveled the world as an Army wife, living in places such as Germany, Korea, Hawaii, and Fort Campbell, Kentucky before settling in Knoxville in 1986. She was a retired legal secretary for the US Army, the US Air Force, and Knoxville real estate agent.

Other survivors include daughters and sons-in-law, Leslie Bright and Michael McGill, Karen Bright and Richard Pfost; son and daughter-in-law, James F. and Sarah Bright. She was beloved "Bocco" (grandmother) to Cody McGill, Grant, Spencer, and Dawson Pfost, Mercedes and Haven Bright; sister-in-law, Doris Blankenship; niece, Andrea Blankenship Taylor; nephew, James Randall Blankenship; several great-nieces and great-nephews.

The family will receive friends 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Monday at Stevens Mortuary, Oglewood Avenue at North Broadway. A Celebration of Life will follow at 7:00 p.m. The family and friends will meet 9:45 a.m. Tuesday at Greenwood Cemetery for a graveside service and interment at 10:00 a.m.

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2012, Knoxville, Knox Co., TN, Obituary

Published in Knoxville News Sentinel on August 26, 2012

Gary Lee Monroe, age 57 of Knoxville, TN, passed away Wednesday, August 22, 2012. Gary was a very dedicated family man and a great husband, father and grandfather. He was a 1972 graduate of Fulton High School and attended the University of Tennessee. Gary worked 21 years for Boeing in Oak Ridge, TN. His hobbies include all sports, golf, fishing, NASCAR and especially, UT football. Most of all he enjoyed his grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Calvin and Juanita Monroe, and two brothers, Tommy and Chester Monroe.

Gary is survived by his wife, Janet Y. Monroe; three children and spouses, Brock and Lindsay Blankenship, Amanda and Brian Flynn, Jimy and Christa White; six grandchildren, Cody, Jayme, Rachel, Parker, Hailie and Addision; great grandson, Gaven.

The family will receive friends 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Monday, August 27, 2012 in the Click Funeral Home Middlebrook Chapel, 9020 Middlebrook Pike.

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+2012, Knoxville, Knox Co., TN, Obituary

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Pauline Sams Blankenship (May 5, 1929 - November 18, 2012)

Pauline Sams Blankenship passed away Sunday morning, November 18, 2012 at Physicians Regional Medical Center. She was 83 years old.

She was preceded in death by her husband Fred C. Blankenship, son Ronnie Blankenship, and grandson Lee Bailey. She also had two deceased infant daughters.

She is survived by a daughter and son-in-law Diane and W. T. Cogdill, son and daughter-in-law Arlie and Sheila Blankenship, three grandchildren Melissa Taylor, Pattie Lewis, and Daniel Blankenship, seven great-grandchildren Leanna Taylor, Kennidi Blankenship, Cassidy, Jonathon, Mark, Jesse, and David Lewis, sister Viola Fine, special sister-in-law Maggie McMahan, two brothers HC and OV Sams along with several other relatives and friends.

Funeral service will be 8:00pm Tuesday, November 20, 2012 in the chapel of Brown Funeral Home, with Brother John Bugg officiating. She will be buried in Faubian Cemetery between her beloved husband and son on Wednesday at 11:00 a.m.

2012, Knoxville, Knox Co., TN, Obituary

Knoxville News Sentinel (TN) - November 26, 2012

Rev. A. C. McLemore, 84, a "good and faithful servant", adoring husband for 61 years, minister of the Gospel, and loving father, grandfather, and great grandfather, has ended an earthly life of sacrificial service to his family, his country and those in need, and began a life eternal in the presence of Our Father on Sunday, November 25, 2012. A veteran of the Korean War, A. C. served in the U.S. Air Force and the Naval Air Reserve. He served as a pastor for more than 43 years, and devoted his life to proclaiming the Gospel, not only in words but in tireless acts of service to those who were sick, hurting and in need.

A. C. is survived by his loving wife, Barbara; his children, Debbie and Harry Wootan, Cindy and Greg Price, and Tim and Kimberly McLemore; his grandchildren, Ashley and Chris Blankenship, Bonnie Wootan, Emily Price, Isaac McLemore and Ian McLemore; and a great granddaughter, Layla Blankenship.

The family will receive friends at Rose Mortuary Mann Heritage Chapel at 6200 Kingston Pike on Tuesday, November 27, 2012 from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., with a service to follow at 7:00 p.m. The burial will take place at the new Veteran's Cemetery in South Knoxville on Wednesday, November 28, 2012 at 11:30 a.m. with full military honors.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2012, Knoxville, Knox Co., TN, Obituary

Published in Knoxville News Sentinel on December 3, 2012

Thelma B. Knott, age 101, of Knoxville, died Saturday, December 1, 2012 at Brakebill Nursing Home. She was a longtime member of Marble City Baptist Church and was retired from Robert Shaw Fulton with over 33 years service.

Thelma was preceded in death by her husband Raymond H. (Pete) Knott.

She is survived by her loving family: nephews, Jim Hubbs, Kenny Miller, Greg and Steve Blankenship, Tim Miller; special great nephew, Shawn Hubbs.

Graveside service: 2:00 PM Monday at New Gray Cemetery with W. C. Thornton officiating.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

+2013, Knoxville, Knox Co., TN, Obituary

Knoxville News Sentinel (TN) - January 10, 2013

Annie Lou Blankenship Reagan, age 92, passed away on Tuesday, January 8, 2013 at Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center. She was a life-time member of Graystone Presbyterian Church. She was a graduate of the University of Tennessee and taught first grade in the Knox County School System for 30 years.

She was preceded in death by parents, Ed and Laura Anderson Blankenship; husband, Clint L. Reagan, and sister, Barbara Lennon.

She is survived by son, Phil Reagan; daughter, Debbie Black and husband, John, whom she dearly loved; treasured grandchildren, Leigh Ann Dyer and husband Will, David Black and wife Katie, Beth Xue and husband, Shiyu; great granddaughters, Reagan Lawrence and Grace Dyer; several nieces and nephews; and special friends, June Cely, Lorraine McPherson and Judy Anderson.

The family will receive friends Saturday, January 12, 2013 from 6:00 - 8:00 pm at Berry Funeral Home, Chapman Highway. Family and friends will meet Sunday, January 13, 2013 at 2:00 pm at Woodlawn Cemetery for the graveside service with Rev. Ann Brunger officiating.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2013, Knoxville, Knox Co., TN, Obituary

Knoxville News Sentinel (TN) - February 23, 2013

Donald Edward Blankenship, age 67[1946], of Knoxville, passed away Thursday, February 21, 2013. Of the Baptist faith. Donald loved hunting, fishing, and dirt track racing.

Preceded in death by mother, Wanda Overbey; and grandparents, Lloyd and Effie Satterfield.

Survived by daughter, Jana Neely; grandchild, Jordon Neely; father, Dan N. Blankenship of Mt. Home, Idaho; brothers, Jack Harmon and Dan G. Blankenship; sister, Linda D. Overbey; nephews, Jason, Mike, and Brian; and many fishing friends, Bruce, Bernie, Dennis, Marshal, and Neel.

He gave the gift of life by being an organ donor and will be cremated per his wishes.

Memorial services will be 7:00 p.m. Sunday, February 24, 2013, at Bridges Funeral Home 5430 Rutledge Pike, with Rev. Bruce Gaylon officiating.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

1940 Census, Fort Clayton Military Reservation, Balboa, Panama Canal Zone

Blankenship, Dan N. 20, W, S, TN, Pvt. US Army

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2013, Knoxville, Knox Co., TN, Obituary

Knoxville News Sentinel (TN) - April 21, 2013

Samuel George Woody, age 84, of Knoxville, passed away Friday, April 19, 2013, at his home. He was a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, and a Grand Knight in the Knights of Columbus - 1979. He was a 1947 graduate of Knoxville High School, and a veteran of the U.S. Army having served during the Korean Conflict. He retired from Graybar Electric after 36 years of service. After retirement he worked for Lasley and Associates for 12 years, and then owned his own business, Knox Engraving.

Preceded in death by parents, Forrester Cebron Woody and Stella Mae Henley Woody; and brothers, F. C. Woody, Jr., Jack Woody, and Bill Woody.

He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Josephine (Jody) Willard Woody; daughters, Joan Rowe (Jim) of New Tazewell, Gail Austin (Joe) of Knoxville, and Debbie Houbre (Ken) of Knoxville; grandchildren, Scott Rowe (Michelle), Susan Blankenship (Chris), Heather Sharp (Jeremy), Joseph Austin (Ashley), Daniel Austin (Sarah), David Houbre (Heather), Michael Houbre (Lindsey), Amanda Houbre, and Jason Houbre; sister, Ella Jean Forester; and ten great grandchildren.

The family and friends are invited to attend a funeral mass at 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, April 23, 2013, at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. Interment will follow in Calvary Cemetery with full military honors.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2013, Knoxville, Knox Co., TN, Obituary

Knoxville News Sentinel (TN) - May 5, 2013

Harriet Chapin Smartt, was born in Lexington, Kentucky, on November 16, 1921, to Priscilla Duncan Chapin and Arthur Sterling Chapin. She grew up in Greeneville, Tennessee, and attended Virginia Intermont College in Bristol, Tennessee, before receiving her degree in child development from the University of Tennessee.

At UT she was a member of Kappa Delta sorority and was selected as a Torchbearer, the highest student recognition for overall excellence. Torchbearers remind all students that "those who bear the Torch of enlightenment shadow themselves to give light to others." She died peacefully May 4, 2013, at age 91.

She is survived by her loving husband of 69 years, John Madison Smartt; and her four children, John Smartt Jr. (Paula), Jane "Sadie" Stroud (David), Doug Smartt (Carole), Bob Smartt (Mary Carole); grandchildren are Janet Smartt, Roy Stroud (Kristina), Helen Lockard (Brendan), Todd Smartt (Jessica), Sara Lee (Andy), Katie Smartt, Caroline Smartt, Betsy Smartt, Annie Smartt, Julianne Chapin Smartt, Arika Payne (Adam), and Bret Blankenship (Breeze); great grandchildren are Chapin and Rowe Lee, Thomas and Joanna Stroud, Reagan Lockard, Sam and Ty Smartt, Hogan and Hannah Payne, and Bella and Baylor Blankenship.

She was dedicated to family, friends, and 2nd Presbyterian Church as a Sunday school teacher, college class sponsor, and deacon. In addition to her church, she was of service through Habitat for Humanity (HFH), working many hours at the Habitat Thrift Store even in her 90th year. Along with gifts from family and friends, she and her husband celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary (2003) by sponsoring a HFH house. For many years she helped with the FISH hospitality pantry, delivering meals to those in need. Education was of primary importance and during her life she taught at Head Start and was very involved in various PTA groups, as well as emphasizing education for her children and grandchildren and in the community.

Her memorial service will be held Saturday, May 25, 2013, at 2:00 at 2nd Presbyterian Church, 2829 Kingston Pike, Knoxville, Tennessee (37919).

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2013, Knoxville, Knox Co., TN, Obituary

Knoxville News Sentinel (TN) - September 9, 2013

James "Jim" Edward Hubbs, age 72, of Knoxville, passed away on Saturday, September 7th, 2013. Jim retired from Industrial Fabrication and Repair, Inc. after 20 years of service, was a lifelong member of the 160 Elk's Lodge, and was a Jaycee.

He is preceded in death by parents, Leole "Ted" and Robert "Bob" Hubbs, brother, Robert Lynn Hubbs, and son, Stephen Lynn Hubbs.

He is survived by children, Robert Avery Hubbs, Shannon Daniel and husband Chris, Kelly McMorrough, and Angie Miller and husband Skip, Life Companion, Patricia "Pat" Hagaman, grandchildren, Nikki and Chase Miller, and Kendall and Christian McMorrough, uncle, Wayne Blankenship, cousins, Kenny Miller and wife Gail, and Tim Blankenship, and several nieces and nephews.

Committal services will be held on Tuesday, September 10th, 2013 at 1:00 p.m. at Highland Memorial Cemetery, Whispering Waters.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2013, Knoxville, Knox Co., TN, Obituary

Knoxville News Sentinel (TN) - October 6, 2013

Rev. R. C. (Rufus C.) Harless, "Preacher Harless" went to be in the full presence of God forever on Saturday October 5, 2013.

A native of Corryton, R. C. was a beacon of Light in his community, as well as the surrounding area where he served as a beloved and respected pastor, missionary, leader and friend. After answering God's call to the ministry in 1963, R. C. was the pastor of several Southern Baptist churches in Grainger, Union and Knox counties including New Corinth, Cedar Ford, Block Springs, Buffalo, Third Baptist, Little Flat Creek, Mouth of Richland, and Fair Haven and was the Director of Missions for the Northern Baptist Association. R.C. served in the Crusade of the Americas, the SBC Home Mission Board's national Sunday School Enlargement Campaign and the Billy Graham Crusade. Churches in Tennessee and surrounding states frequently called on him to lead their revivals and train their lay workers. Always a bi-vocational minister, R. C. retired from the U.S. Post Office in 1993, but continued his work as a supply preacher and a volunteer for Second Harvest Food Bank of East Tennessee.

Born in 1929, he was the youngest and 7th child of Rufus Esco and Ida Catherine (Clapp) Harless.

He will be joined in blissful reunion with his parents, his sisters Edith (Burchell) Bales and Melba (Ray) Bush, and his brothers Bernard (Edith), James "Buddy" (Mary), and Kenneth "Buster" (Jean and Mary) and sister-in-law, Margaret Harless.

His brother Paul Harless of North Augusta, SC is now the sole survivor of this large and loving family. R.C. will be terribly missed by his beloved wife of 65 years, Mary Lou Mynatt Harless. They were high-school sweethearts and by each other's side through all of life until his last breath. Also by his side was Clay, his loyal 4-legged buddy. Even in the cruelty of dementia and until the last days of his life, R.C. continued to exhibit his kind, gentle and generous heart and his endearing sense of humor. R.C. and Mary parented five beautiful children, eight grandchildren and six great grandchildren. Their family is Becky & Zane Graves with son Kelly (Dusty, KaLynn and Taylor) and daughter Casey (Katy Blankenship and Troy Graves); Debbie Harless & Donnis Minx with daughter Chandra (John, Noah and Georgi); Denise and Gary Davis with sons Mitchell and Morgan and their special friends Brooke Morgan and Brittney McGill; Bill and Cindy Harless with sons Cory (Katie), Ben (Emily) and daughter Christina; David and Sharon Harless with son Dylan, step-daughter Melanie (Landon and Shayla). He leaves numerous beloved nieces and nephews and special family friends including Gail, Rick, Isaiah and Hannah Cameron; Alyssa, Brianna and Seth Blankenship; long time friends Judy Martin and family; and Bob and Sarah (Swann) Hardy and the Swann families.

Visitation will be on Tuesday, October 8 at Little Flat Creek Baptist Church 9132 East Emory Road Corryton, TN. 37721 from 2:00-7:00 and the memorial celebration will follow at 7:00 pm. with Rev. Harold Bales, Rev. Damon Patterson and Rev. Jerry Baltimore officiating. Pallbearers are his grandsons Kelly, Cory, Mitchell, Ben, Morgan, Dylan, Troy and Landon. Honorary pallbearers are his "son in the ministry" Rev. Wayne Roach, Leon Davis, Harvey Wright, Stanley Thurman, Sam Bryan, Bill Julian, Crosby "Butch" Drew, Hugh Boyer, Red Mynatt, Gary Walker and numerous fellow ministers. Family and friends will meet at the church cemetery on Wednesday at 11:15 am for graveside service at 11:30.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2013, Knoxville, Knox Co., TN, Obituary

Bristol Herald Courier (VA) - October 26, 2013

Mr. Garland W. Taylor, 87, of Knoxville, Tenn., went to be with his Lord and Savior on Thursday, October 24, 2013. Born March 31, 1926, he was a son of the late C. P. and Alice Taylor.

He was a United States Army veteran, having served during World War II and was a retired coal miner from Jewell Valley, Virginia. A devoted Christian, he was a member of Victory Baptist Church in Bristol, Va., and he enjoyed serving the Lord.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his loving wife of sixty years, Alma Gaye Taylor.

Survivors include one daughter, Donna Cheryl (Mike) Pyle of Knoxville, Tenn.; and son, Fred (Wanda) Taylor of Wichita, Kansas; six grandchildren, Michael Goodson, Chad Pyle, Brianna (Kevin) Smith, Tiffanie (Robert) Taylor, all of Knoxville, Tenn., Rob (Lisa) Taylor of Oak Park, Ill., and Amy (Chad) McCracken of Bristol, Tenn.; nine great-grandchildren, Luke, Taylor, Liam, Riley, Vance, Nora, Bronte, Cash, Lennie; and three sisters, Louise (Bob) Blankenship , Ruth Ann (Dick) Stilwell and Yvonne (Harry) Rutherford.

Funeral services will be conducted at 5 p.m. Sunday in the Honaker Funeral Home Chapel in Honaker, Va., with the Rev. Steve Peek and the Rev. Anthony Conkin officiating. Graveside services will be conducted 1 p.m. Monday, October 28, 2013, at the Greenhills Memory Gardens Mausoleum at Claypool Hill, Virginia with Pastor Austin Cook. Military Graveside Honors will be conducted by American Veterans Honor Guard and DAV Chapter 31.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2013, Knoxville, Knox Co., TN, Obituary

Published in The Tennessean on Oct. 31, 2013

Ernest Grady Bogue, age 77, departed this life at his home in Knoxville, TN on October 30, 2013 surrounded by family. He now celebrates eternal life with his Heavenly Father. Grady was a devoted Christian husband, father, and grandfather.

He leaves an incredible legacy of leadership, having dedicated almost 50 years of his career to Higher Education, serving at five universities and the Tennessee Higher Education Commission. Known by many as "Dr. Bogue," Grady inspired and impacted countless students by leading with integrity, wisdom and love during his career. Grady also dedicated time to his home church of 22 years, Laurel Church of Christ, where he passionately taught adult Bible classes and partnered in the international ministry. Grady's love for music inspired him to play the French Horn in three symphony orchestras. His passion for the written word was evident as he authored 11 books and over 60 articles. In his earlier years, Grady served six combined years in the U.S. Air Force and the U.S. Navy.

Grady is survived by his devoted wife of 35 years, Linda Young Bogue; and five loving children, Karin Bogue, Michele Bogue, Barrett Bogue, Sara Bogue, and Michael Bogue. "Poppy" was loved dearly by his two precious grandchildren, Aden Bogue and Tristin Bogue. Grady was born and raised in West Tennessee, where he is survived by his step sister, Hazel Townsend, and his many nieces and nephews.

Grady is preceded in death by his father, Emery Grady Bogue and mother, Ardelle Wiseman Blankenship; sister, Elizabeth Escue; step brother, Therman Bogue; and step sister, Gladys Baskins.

The family will receive friends at Laurel Church of Christ, 3457 Kingston Pike, Knoxville, TN from 4 - 7 p.m. on Saturday, November 2. A funeral service will follow at 7 p.m., also at the church. The family will also receive friends at Hillsboro Church of Christ, 5800 Hillsboro Pike, Nashville, TN on Monday, November 4 from 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. A graveside service will follow at Woodlawn Cemetery.

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SSDI; Blankenship, Ardell W., 93, 20Jun1906 - 27Aug1999, Ripley, Lauderdale, TN, TN-415-58-1504

2013, Knoxville, Knox Co., TN, Obituary

Published in Knoxville News Sentinel on Nov. 14, 2013

John Madison Smartt was born February 24, 1919, and died peacefully at Shannondale Healthcare Center in Knoxville on November 13, 2013. He was the last living child born to Alma Roggli Smartt and Robert W. Smartt of McMinnville, Tennessee. His siblings were Cornelia Hodges, Fancher Galbraith, Ann Evins, Jesse Louise "Jack" Emmons, Robert Smartt, and Diemer Smartt.

He was preceded in death by his wife of 69 years, Harriet Chapin Smartt, in May 2013.

He is survived by his four children, John Smartt Jr. (Paula), Jane "Sadie" Stroud (David), Doug Smartt (Carole) of Radford, Virginia, and Bob Smartt (Mary Carole) of Boulder, Colorado. Grandchildren are Janet Smartt, Roy Stroud (Kristina), Helen Lockard (Brendan), Todd Smartt (Jessica), Sarah Lee (Andy), Katie Smartt, Caroline Smartt, Betsy Smartt, Annie Smartt, Julianne Smartt, Arika Payne (Adam), and Bret Blankenship (Breeze). Great grandchildren are Chapin and Rowen Lee, Thomas and Joanna Stroud, Reagan Lockard, Sam and Ty Smartt, Hogan and Hannah Payne, and Bella and Baylor Blankenship.

He attended the University of Tennessee and was a charter member of Omicron Delta Kappa, president of the Independent Students Association, and graduated with a B.S. in agriculture in 1942. During World War II he served as an army officer in the Aleutian Islands before returning to UT and receiving a law degree in 1948. He was the UT Director of Alumni Affairs from 1948 to 1969 before joining the law firm of Fowler Rowntree & Robinson. Later he was associated with Ambrose Wilson Grimm & Durand. He co-coordinated the Tennessee Law Institute (TLI), which offers continuing education to attorneys across the state, from 1972 - 1988.

In 1950 he and his wife, Harriet, joined Second Presbyterian Church in Knoxville, and he later served as elder, Sunday school teacher, and member of the Joy Singers Choir. He was a loyal supporter of UT athletics and a charter member of the Lady Vols Boost-Her Club. He served as head timer for the Vols swim teams from 1970-1978. From 1980 - 2012 he competed in all the running events at district and state Senior Olympics meets. He represented Tennessee in the 1995 National Senior Games in San Antonio and won a fifth place award in the 75 - 79 age group.

In 1996 he was chosen to carry the Olympic Torch starting from James White Fort to Neyland Drive as it passed through Knoxville en route to Atlanta for the Summer Olympics. His favorite pastimes were helping to raise money for United Way and the Kiwanis Fresh-Air Camp, delivering weekly food for FISH Hospitality Pantries, singing Christmas carols while ringing the bell for the Salvation Army, and leading wildflower hikes in the Great Smoky Mountains. He gave freely of his time and talents and we shall miss his wisdom, guidance, love, and sweet singing.

His memorial service will be held at Second Presbyterian Church, 2829 Kingston Pike, Knoxville, Tennessee, at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, November 30, with receiving of friends to follow in the church Fellowship Hall.

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2013, Knoxville, Knox Co., TN, Obituary

Published in Knoxville News Sentinel on Dec. 9, 2013

Angela Williams Conner, - 51 of Knoxville, TN passed away December 7, 2013 at Methodist Medical Center in Oak Ridge, [Anderson Co., TN]. Angie was a loving, devoted wife, daughter and sister who fought a long, courageous battle with MS. She was retired from KPMG Peat Marwick of Knoxville.

Preceded in death by father Glenn Williams, grandparents Stanley and Edith Fox, Lon and Edna Williams, & special grandmother-in-law Granny Pannell.

She is survived by her husband Jack "Skip" Conner of 25 years; her mother Roberta Fox Williams; sister Melody A. Williams; aunts Cathy Blankenship and Shirley Traughber; uncles William Fox and wife Maryna, Chalk Blankenship and David Williams and wife Betty; beloved in-laws Jean and Tom Pannell, Jack and Susan Conner; sisters-in-law Lynn Edmondson and Jennifer Lane, brothers-in-law Rhonald and Allen Pannell, their spouses and children; special cousins Sherri and Dewayne Letner, Kim and John Knight, Chris and Ashley Blankenship and children and her special furry son "Max".

There will be visitation at Highland West Memorial Funeral Home Wednesday, December 11, 2013 from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm. A private graveside service will be held the next morning at Shiloh Memorial Cemetery in Pigeon Forge, TN officiated by John Knight.

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Public Records; https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/KPLN-ZRM

Blankenship, Ellis Chalk – b.15 Aug 1950, Residence; Lenoir City, Loudon Co., TN

Smoky Kin; http://www.smokykin.com/tng/familygroup.php?familyID=F20715&tree=Smokykin

Blankenship, Ellis Ira "Chalk" b. 20 Aug 1950, S/o Ellis O. Blankenship & Eliza Dale Hatcher

m. 6 Dec 1968

Fox, Mary Catherine "Kathy" b. 2 May 1949, D/o William Stanton "Stanley" Fox & Mary Edith Cope

Children; Sherri Dale Blankenship, b. 16 Oct 1969

Kimberly Meredith Blankenship, b. 1 Oct 1975, m. 18 Jul 1998, John Knight, III

Christina Maria Blankenship, b. 10 Jan 1980

Christopher Stanley Ellis Blankenship, b. 19 Mar 1980, m. 26 Aug 2006, Ashley Price,

+2011, South Knoxville, Knox Co., TN, Obituary

Knoxville News Sentinel (TN) - August 13, 2011 [Saturday]

Lennon, Barbara Jane Blankenship (Baba) age 87, of South Knoxville, passed away Thursday morning at Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center. She was a longtime member of Graystone Presbyterian Church where her great-grandmother was an 1890 charter member. She was a loving wife, devoted, caring mother, proud grandmother and a loyal friend.

She was preceded in death by husband, Edward Herbert Lennon III; parents, Edgar Columbus Blankenship and Laura Anderson Blankenship.

She is survived by son, Kendal Reid Lennon and wife, Jean; daughter, Suellen (Susie) Lennon Bateman and husband, Glenn; daughter-in-law, Laurie Frey and husband, Tim; grandchildren, Zachary, John and Kelly Lennon, Andrew and Bradley Bateman and Vanessa Tipton; sister, Annie Lou Reagan; nephew and niece and loyal friend of 81 years, Ann E. Watson. The greatest joy in her life was her grandchildren.

A graveside service will be held Sunday at 3:00 p.m. at Woodlawn Cemetery, officiated by Rev. Ann Owens Brunger and Rev. Dana Fachman.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

+2012, South Knoxville, Knox Co., TN, Obituary

Knoxville News Sentinel (TN) - December 30, 2012

Dr. Raymond C. Bunn, age 83, of South Knoxville, passed away at home on Friday, December 28, 2012. Raymond's wife, Nolita Marie was the love of his life. He enjoyed her wonderful cooking and their traveling adventures. Pop was very involved in the lives of his children and grandchildren. Born on March 11, 1929 in Kingsport, Tennessee.

Graduate of Dobyns-Bennett High School in Kingsport, East Tennessee State University and University of Tennessee Medical School, Memphis. Dr. Bunn served as a lieutenant in the United States Navy. In his early practicing years he served as assistant coroner for the Knox County Sheriff's office. Dr. Bunn was a well known family practice physician in South Knoxville and delivered many of South Knoxville's finest. He served as chief of staff of Baptist Hospital of East Tennessee in 1970, and was on the teaching staff at University Medical Center in the 1970's. He was a founding member of the South Knoxville On-Call group for Baptist Hospital. He sold his long time physician practice and served as medical director of the first Knoxville HMO-Tennessee First Health Source. He volunteered his physician services at Interfaith Health Clinic in the 1990's. Dr. Bunn then worked at Veterans Administration Community Service in the early 2000's. He was an avid UT football fan and a season ticket holder for many years. He was team doctor for several community high schools and was the tennis coach at South Doyle Middle School with a winning season. Raymond was a man of great faith and taught adult Sunday school in his earlier years. As a member of Messiah Lutheran Church he was personally involved in the Fish program. He enjoyed many years of boating, fishing and tennis with his family and friends.

Dr. Bunn was preceded in death by his parents, Ensor Herchel Bunn and Queen Avereen Covill Bunn; sisters, Virginia Black and Lucille Blankenship.

He is survived by his loving wife, Nolita Marie Williamson Bunn; daughters, Sandra Alsup and spouse, Kurt Kemper, Donna Shinlever and spouse, Rev. Kenneth Shinlever, Sharon Alsup and spouse, John Murphy, Claudia Montgomery and spouse, Barry, Carol Sparks, Laura Webster and spouse, Greg; son, Harrison Alsup and spouse, Laurie; fourteen grandchildren; seven great grandchildren; and caregiver, Ann Brooks.

The family will receive friends from 5:00-7:00 p.m. on Sunday, December 30, 2012 in the chapel of Berry Funeral Home, Chapman Hwy, with funeral service to follow at 7:00 p.m., Rev. Pauline Farrington-Pezzino, Rev. Eric Murray and Rev. Kenny Shinlever officiating. Family and friends will meet at Woodlawn Cemetery on Monday, December 31, 2012 for a 12:00 noon interment service. Pallbearers will be grandsons, Ken Shinlever, Jason Sparks, Chris Sparks, Adam Montgomery, Scott Montgomery and Gideon Alsup.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

+2013, Powell, Knox Co., TN, Obituary

Published in Knoxville News Sentinel on Oct. 23, 2013

Donald E. Yost, age 61 of Powell, passed away October 20, 2013 at his residence. He was born October 20, 1952 in Princeton, West Virginia.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Charles St. Clair and Mary Blankenship Yost; brothers, Daniel and Phillip Hufford.

He is survived by: wife: Marsha Yost of Powell, TN; daughter: Bridget and Gene Basham of Highpoint, NC; brothers: Kyle and Roxie Hufford of Springfield, OH, Gilbert and Doris Hufford of Springfield, OH, William and Dotsie Hufford of Ona, W. Virginia; grandchildren: Gene Basham of Trinity, NC, Gina and James Norris of Highpoint, NC, Steven and Amy Basham of Jacksonville, NC; special friends: Paul Smith, Charles Bentley, Tim Frier, Jeff Frier, June Bug. Holley-Gamble Funeral Home assisted the Yost family.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

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

Blankenship, Alvin K. 77, 21Oct1933 - 27Mar2011, Corryton, Knox, TN, TN-408-50-4022

Blankenship, Charlene 81, 26Sep1929 - 23May2011, Knoxville, Knox, TN, TN-411-50-2651

Lauderdale

2013, Ripley, Lauderdale Co., TN, Death

Published in The Commercial Appeal on February 1, 2013

Robbie Blankenship, 78, died January 30, 2013. Garner [Funeral Home], (731)635-1271

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

Lawrence

2010, Lawrenceburg, Lawrence Co., TN, Obituary

The Daily Independent, (Ashland, KY) - January 6, 2011

Clyde "Paul" Scott, 66, of Lawrenceburg, Tenn., went home to be with his Lord on Friday, Dec. 31, 2010, in Vanderbilt Hospital in Nashville,Tenn.

He was a native of Greenup County. He was employed with Century Finance Co. as manager and was a member of the Church of Christ in Lawrenceburg. He will be remembered for many things. He possessed a rich character and a loving human nature. Like a bright and colorful holiday light, anyone who ever met Paul knew within moments what a passion and zest for life he had.

Paul is survived by his wife, Brenda Scott Moore of Lawrenceburg; a son, Jason Reid Scott of Lawrenceburg; a daughter, Tammy Sue Scott Helton of Noblesville, Ind.; five grandchildren, Tyler Osborne, Hailey and Melina Helton, Jacie Scott and Kale Scott; two brothers, Reid Jr. (Emilie) Scott and Larry (Alice) Scott, both of Greenup; four sisters, Janet (Art) Roffe of Columbus, Ohio, Rita Kay (Johnny) Blankenship of Chicago, Ill., Wanda Mills of Hilliard, Ohio, and Betty (Lloyd) Craig of Greenwood, Ind.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Reid and Ruby Willis Scott; a brother, William "Bill" Scott; and four sisters, Evelyn Adkins, Clara Mae Callihan, Mary Lou Bellew and Donna Scott.

Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 8, 2011, at Sparks Funeral Home in Grayson by the Rev. Michael Adkins. Burial will be in Scott Family Cemetery in Oldtown.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

+2013, Leoma, Lawrence Co., TN, Obituary

The Daily Herald, (Columbia, TN) - October 29, 2013

Cleburn Marston, 87, of Leoma, died Monday, Oct. 28, 2013, at NHC Healthcare of Scott in Lawrenceburg.

Services will be 11 a.m. Wednesday at Neal Funeral Home with Rev. Rickey Wade officiating. Burial will follow at Freemon Cemetery in Leoma.

He was a native of Lawrence County and the son of the late Ernest and Minnie Pearl Littrell Marston.

He was a residential contractor and carpenter, a member of Mimosa Lodge #542, a member of Eastern Star of Lawrenceburg #103, a former member of Antioch United Methodist Church and a member of Coleman Memorial United Methodist Church.

He was also preceded in death by his first wife Lottie Mae Cleveland Marston; daughter Joyce Johnston; son Richie Marston and brother Herbert Marston.

Survivors include wife Betty L. Marston of Leoma; daughters Joan Taylor of Leoma, Joey Marston of Nashville and Beverly Richardson of Leoma; sons Milton Marston of Lawrenceburg, Roger Marston of Five Points and Thurmon Marston of Pulaski; step-daughters Lynn Douglas of Franklin and Cheryl Brewer of Lubbock, Texas; step-sons Mike Bottoms of Lawrenceburg, Terry Bottoms of Nashville and Steve Bottoms of Lone Star, Texas; sisters Mary Frances Marston of Leoma, Janie Mae Rippy of Huntsville, Ala., Gretchen Storey of Georgia and Itra Blankenship of Georgia; brothers Howard Marston of Leoma, Raymond Marston of Lawrenceburg and Laurence Marston of Nashville; four grandchildren, eight step-grandchildren, four great-grandchildren and 12 step-great-grandchildren.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

1940 Census, District 4, Lawrence Co., TN,

Marston, Ernest 36, M, TN, Head,

Marston, Minnie P. 37, F, TN, Wife,

Marston, Cleburn C. 14, M, TN, Son,

Marston, Joseph H. 12, M, TN, Son,

Marston, Mary F. 09, F, TN, Dau,

Marston, Jannie M. 08, F, TN, Dau,

Marston, Gretchen A. 06, F, TN, Dau,

Marston, Itra E. 04, F, TN, Dau,

Marston, Howard N. 01, M, TN, Son,

https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/K4C1-P4P

Tennessee, Marriage; https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/VNDH-T53

Blankenship, Earl Dean - Itra Elizabeth Marston - 28 Jul 1962, Lawrence Co.,

Lincoln

2010, Fayetteville, Lincoln Co., TN, Obituary

http://www.funeraldigest.com/obituaries/2010/07/23/jeffie-harrison-welch/144233036

Jeffie Harrison Age 91 of Fayetteville, TN, born October 3, 1918; passed away July 21, 2010 after a brief illness. A lifelong resident of Lincoln County, she was preceded in death by parents, Thomas Garland and Ola Mai West Harrison; four brothers, Everette, Elbridge, Wyatt and Billy Harrison; three sisters, Julia Simms and Hilda Gray, all of Fayetteville and Elizabeth Blankenship of Nashville.

She married Roy Herman Welch on October 20, 1956 and moved to the Welch family farm near Petersburg, TN on March 7, 1957 into the home built for them after their marriage. They made their living primarily from the farm where Herman was a partner with his father, Jim Welch, his brother, Lacy Welch and his brother-in-law, Howard Thompson. Herman died December 5, 1982. Jeffie sold her remaining interest in the farm in December of 1985 and moved back to Fayetteville in the home she resided in until her death. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Fayetteville where she sang alto in the choir for many years. She was also an active member of the church's "YY" group.

Survivors include a daughter, Debra Welch Terrell and her husband Charles Terrell, Jr. of Madison, AL; son, Rex Welch and his wife Lynne Bogardus Welch of Franklin, TN; four grandsons, Elliott Harrison Terrell and Eric Garvie Terrell, both students at Auburn University, Robert Harrison Welch and James Tanner Welch of Franklin; 11 nieces, 8 nephews, numerous other relatives and friends. She was the last survivor of her generation of both the West and Harrison families.

Funeral services will be conducted Saturday, July 24, 2010 at 3 p.m., at the First Baptist Church, 210 N. Elk Ave., Fayetteville, TN with Rev. Van Johnson officiating. Burial will follow in Old Orchard Cemetery in Petersburg, TN. Those serving as Pallbearers will be Danny, J.E., Joe, Stanley and Tommy Harrison, Elliott and Eric Terrell, Gary Tipps, Carl, Harrison, Kevin and Tanner Welch.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2013, Fayetteville, Lincoln Co., TN, Obituary

http://www.berryhillfh.com/fh/obituaries/obituary.cfm?o_id=2331820&fh_id=11537

Carolyn Ann Blankenship (September 17, 1948 - November 23, 2013)

Carolyn Ann Blankenship, 65, of Fayetteville, TN, passed away on Saturday.

A memorial service was held Monday. Berryhill Funeral Home assisted the family.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2012, Taft, Lincoln Co., TN, Obituary

http://www.gallantfuneralhome.com/?menuitem=1929&siteid=150&action=1&value=12&obituaries_action=2&obituaryid=122745

Ruby Blankenship; Birth date: June 28, 1936; Death date: June 10, 2012.

Funeral services for Mrs. Ruby Blankenship, age 75, of Taft, TN, who passed away Sunday, June 10, 2012, at Vanderbilt University Medical Center will be conducted Tuesday, June 12, 2012 at 11:00 a.m. graveside in Talley Cemetery Petersburg TN with Gallant-Riverview Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

Mrs. Blankenship was a native of Giles Co., TN, the daughter of the late Edward K. & Sallie Orlean Wilkerson Campbell. She was a homemaker and of the Church of Christ faith.

Survivors include her sons: Edward & JoAnn Ashby of Shelbyville, TN, Royce & Sandra Ashby of Antioch, TN; sisters: Linda & Wayne Ferguson, Sandra Jones both of Pulaski, TN; step-sister: Lillian Tosh of Pulaski, TN; 4 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

Loudon

+2011, Greenback, Loudon Co., TN, Obituary

http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/knoxnews/obituary.aspx?n=james-rankin-blankenship&pid=154642820&fhid=5783

Blankenship, James Rankin - age 89 of Greenback passed away Wednesday, November 16, 2011. He was a member of Axley's Chapel United Methodist Church. Rankin was a veteran of W. W. II serving in the U. S. Army.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Elizabeth Blankenship; parents, William Virgil Blankenship and Mary Adella Bryant Blankenship; brothers, Ben and Erskine Blankenship.

Survived by his son and daughter-in-law, Jim and Virginia Blankenship of Greenback; daughter, Kathy Greene of Loudon; brother and sister-in-law, Bill and Virginia Jo Blankenship of Maryville; grandchildren, Ashley Hundley and husband, Tim of Friendsville, Brian Bevins and wife, Sarah of Loudon, Christy Clauss and husband, Ernest of Greenback; several great grandchildren, nieces and nephews.

The family will receive friends from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. Friday at Click Funeral Home in Lenoir City. Funeral services will follow at 11:00 a.m. with Rev. Rich Karns officiating. Burial will follow in the Loudon Co. Memorial Gardens.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

+2010, Lenoir City, Loudon Co., TN, Obituary

Knoxville News Sentinel , January 26, 2010,

Blankenship, Lillian Cornwell - born April 28, 1915 passed away January 24, 2010. She was preceded in death by her mother and father, Will and Maude Witt Cornwell; brothers, Gwen and Clarence; sisters, Vannoy Bates and Bertha Wilson. Blankenship, Eugene - born February 9, 1919 passed away November 18, 2009. He was preceded in death by his mother and father, Irene and Gilbert Blankenship; brothers, Charles, Ervin, Neville and Jewell.

Survived by son, Wayne Blankenship and wife, Josephine; daughter, Wanda Dinwiddie; granddaughter, Heather Blankenship; grandson, Andrew Blankenship; sister, Maude B. Alexander; several beloved nieces and nephews.

Lil retired from Eaton Corporation. She loved needlework of all kinds, many children have warm heads thanks to her knitted caps. She loved the Lady Vols. Gene was a retired Barber and also worked for the Lenoir City Police Department. He was a veteran of WW II having served with the Marine Corps and was in the Battle of Iwo Jima. Lil and Gene were for many years campground hosts at Indian Boundary in the Cherokee National Forest. They were involved with a C B Club and were square dancers. They covered many miles on their motorcycles, and were avid fishermen. They were both members of First Baptist Church in Lenoir City.

Family and friends will gather at 2 p.m. Tuesday in the Lakeview Cemetery for graveside services with Dr. Dick DeMerchant officiating. Click Funeral Home, Lenoir City is in charge of arrangements. www.clickfuneralhome.com

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

+2011, Lenoir City, Loudon Co., TN, Obituary

Knoxville News Sentinel (TN) - September 5, 2011

Mary Elizabeth Blankenship Robertson, age 94 of Lenoir City, TN, born in Roanoke, VA to the late Lonnie and Allie Blankenship, passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 3, 2011 at Baptist Health Care Center in Lenoir City, TN.

Mary was preceded in death by her husband of 64 years, James (Jimmy) Robertson; brothers, Linwood and Clarence Blankenship, and sister O'Dell Hewlett.

She is survived by her children, Mary Beth (Bill) New of Lenoir City, TN, Michael (Edith) Robertson of Oakland, CA, and Susan (Ralph) Below of Dallas, GA; grandchildren: Jeffrey New, Eric New, Amy Rice, Brian New, Mary, Allie and Erin Below, and Vincent Belcher; and 9 great grandchildren.

A memorial service will be held in Roanoke, VA at a later date.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

+2013, Lenoir City, Loudon Co., TN, Obituary

Knoxville News Sentinel (TN) - July 13, 2013

Wanda Beryle Blankenship Dinwiddie, beloved twin sister of Wayne Bruce Blankenship, passed away Thursday, July 11, 2013, at her home after a courageous eight year battle with cancer. Wanda was born on June 10, 1939, in Sweetwater, Tennessee.

She was a proud graduate of Lenoir City High School, class of 1957. Wanda then attended Knoxville Business College. She enjoyed playing bridge for over 50 years with her following friends: Jo Ledbetter, Catherine Duff, Maxine Whistler, Betty Fulton, Diane Rhea and Bonnie Ledbetter. She loved her Lady Vols' friends, her devoted neighbors, Sue Brookshire and Marvin Martin, and her two cats, Josie and Zeke.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Lillian and Gene Blankenship; Will and Bertha Cornell, and Irene and Gilbert Blankenship.

She is survived by her brother and sister-in-law, Wayne and Josephine Sands Blankenship of Lenoir City; treasured niece, Heather Elizabeth Baker and husband, Robert David Baker of Nashville; and beloved nephew, Andrew Wayne Blankenship of Lenoir City; and many devoted first cousins.

Memorial services will be held at 2:30 p.m. Sunday, July 14th, at Central United Methodist Church in Lenoir City with Rev. Micah Nicolaus officiating.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2013, Lenoir City, Loudon Co., TN, Obituary

Knoxville News Sentinel (TN) - August 24, 2013

Mary Morgan Brackett, age 76, of Lenoir City, passed away Thursday evening, August 22, 2013, after a brief battle with lung cancer. She was a member of West Broadway Baptist Church.

Mary was preceded in death by her daughter and son-in-law, Kimberly and Steve Ervin; son, Jerome Ray Brackett; parents, John and Virda Morgan; father-in-law and mother-in-law, Clarence and Pearl Brackett; several brothers and sisters.

She is survived by her husband of 51 years, Deane Brackett; daughters, Susan Brackett of Lenoir City and Jenny Brackett Richesin of Lenoir City; grandchildren, Katie and Lindsay Richesin of Lenoir City; brothers, Arless Morgan and wife, Viola, Cot Morgan and wife, Vera; sister-in-law and best friend, Doris Morgan; sisters-in-law, Nancy Moore, Evelyn Baucum, and Linda Tayloe; brother-in-law, Gerial Jones; niece, Tonya Blankenship along with several other nieces and nephews; longtime family friends, Tina Foster and Rhonda Wade.

The family will receive friends from 5:00 until 7:00 p.m., Saturday, at Click Funeral Home. Funeral services will follow at 7:00 p.m. with Rev. Terry Blankenship and Rev. Bob Gamble officiating. Family and friends will gather by 1:30 p.m., Sunday, at Click Funeral Home and proceed to the Loudon County Memorial Gardens for graveside services at 2:00 p.m. Nephews will serve as pallbearers.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2011, Loudon, Loudon Co., TN, Obituary

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Jones, Agnes Marie Blankenship - 83 of Loudon, went to be with our lord, Wednesday September 7, 2011 at Loudon Health Care. Agnes was a member of New Macedonia Baptist Church since 1942.

Preceded in death by parents, Cabe & Thelma Smith Blankenship; step mother, Gretta Davis Blankenship; brothers, William & Kenny Blankenship; sisters in law, Edith Worley, Margaret Starritt, Ernestine Jones; brothers in law, Gene & Lloyd Jones, Ed Worley.

Survivors: husband of 66 years, Fred Jones, Jr.; sons & daughters in law, Larry & Joyce Jones, Talbott, TN, Rick & Rhonda Jones, Orlando, Florida; daughter & son in law, Janice & Russell Woody, Loudon; grandsons & wives, Coley & Sarah Woody, Loudon, Rusty & Kim Woody, Knoxville, Ryan & Ashley Jones, Eustis, Florida, Paul & Alysha Wise, Knoxville; granddaughters, Kathryn Marie Woody, Loudon; great grandsons, David, Blake, Ty & Riley Woody & Taylor Jones; sisters in law, Dorothy Jones, Polly & Bobbie Blankenship, Loudon; nieces, nephews and special friends of Loudon Health Care.

Family will receive friends Saturday 12 noon-2 p.m. at New Macedonia Baptist Church prior to services at 2 p.m. Rev. Jimmy Ridge & Rev. Bill White officiating. Interment New Macedonia Cemetery.

Arrangements by Loudon Funeral Home www.loudonfuneralhome.net

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2012, Loudon, Loudon Co., TN, Obituary

Knoxville News Sentinel (TN) - March 3, 2012

Pauline "Polly" Oody Blankenship, 88, of Loudon passed away Friday, March 3, 2012 at Baptist Health Care.

Polly was a member of New Macedonia Baptist Church and preceded in death by husband, William Blankenship; parents, Fred and Maggie Jones Oody.

Survivors, children and spouses, David and Sandy Blankenship , Athens, Patricia and Ed Goins, Loudon, Donna and Eddie Morgan, Lenoir City, Gary and Angie Blankenship , Loudon, Terry and Tonya Blankenship , Alabama; 12 grandchildren; 8 great grandchildren; sister, Lou Essie Thomas; brother and sister-in-law, Gene and Betty Oody, Loudon; nieces and nephews.

Family will receive friends 4 - 7 p.m. Sunday, New Macdonia Baptist Church with funeral services at 7 p.m. Rev. Bill White and Rev Terry Blankenship officiating. Interment 10:30 a.m. Monday, New Macedonia Cemetery.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

SSDI; Blankenship, William F., 81, 30Oct1926 - 21Apr2008, Loudon, Loudon, TN, TN-408-38-3813

+Loudon, Loudon Co., TN,

Knoxville News Sentinel (TN) - July 13, 2012

Coye C. Blankenship, age 72 of Loudon, passed away July 12 in Dayton, [Rhea Co.]Tennessee. Coye was retired from Y-12 in Oak Ridge. Member of the Masonic Lodge in Loudon and former member of Knoxville Track Club.

Preceded in death by his parents: Ernest and Susie (Cagle) Blankenship; brothers, Cabe and Cecil; and sisters, Margie Wilcox and Myrtle Reece.

Survivors include his wife, Bonnie (Rogers) Blankenship, Loudon; daughter and son in-law, Deanna and Scott Swiney; granddaughter, Sarah Swiney and fiancée, Josh Nunnally; grandson, Nicholas Swiney; brothers, Ernest Jr., and Johnny Blankenship ; sisters, Bobbie Grimes and Benita Fox; many nieces and nephews.

Services honoring and remembering the life of Coye Blankenship will be held 6:00 PM Saturday, July 14th in the McGill-Karnes Chapel, Rev. Marty Singley officiating.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

+2013, Loudon, Loudon Co., TN, Obituary

Published in Knoxville News Sentinel on Dec. 13, 2013

Fred "Junior", Jones, JR. - 89, of Loudon, passed away Tuesday, December 10, 2013, at his home after a brief illness. Junior was born December 15, 1923.

Retired produce manager, Food City. Veteran of the US Army, WWII member of 331st Infantry Army Division Combat, awarded the Purple Heart.

Preceded in death by wife of 65 years, Agnes Blankenship Jones; parents, Fred Jones, Sr. and Thelma Barley Jones; step mother, Mary Russell Jones; brothers, Lloyd and Eugene Jones; sisters, Edith Worley, Margaret Starritt; brothers-in-law, Bill and Kenny Blankenship; sister-in-law, Pauline Blankenship.

Junior was a long time member of New Macedonia Baptist Church. Dad loved the Lord Jesus with all his heart, as well as his children, grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Survivors: children, Janice and Russell Woody, Loudon, Larry and Joyce Jones, Talbott, Ricky and Rhonda Jones, Orlando, Florida; grandchildren, Coley and Sarah Woody, Loudon, Rusty and Kim Woody, Knoxville, Katie Woody, Loudon, Ryan and Ashley Jones, Florida, Paul Wise, Knoxville; great grandchildren, David, Riley, Blake and Ty Woody, Taylor Jones; sisters-in-law, Dorothy Jones and Bobbie Blankenship; brother-in-law, Bull Starritt, Loudon; special friends, Sandra Huffine, Ryan and Amy Muir; nieces and nephews.

He will lie in state from 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. Saturday, Loudon Funeral Home, for viewing and family will receive friends from 11:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. Sunday, New Macedonia Baptist Church with funeral services at 1:30 p.m. Rev. Bill White and Rusty Woody officiating. Interment new Macedonia Cemetery with Rev. Jimmy Ridge and Coley Woody officiating. Military honors by Loudon County Veterans Honor Guard. Adult Men's Sunday School Class will serve as honorary pallbearers.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

+2013, Philadelphia, Loudon Co., TN, Obituary

Knoxville News Sentinel (TN) - February 19, 2013

Fannie Blakenship Jones, 77 of Philadelphia, passed away Monday February 18, 2013 at the family home. Fannie was a member of New Macedonia Baptist Church and preceded in death by parents, Bob and Pauline Holloway Blankenship; brother, Ralph Blankenship.

Survivors: husband of 58 years, George C. "Whistle" Jones; children and spouses, Donnie and Regenia Jones, Brenda and Scottie Akins, Philadelphia; 3 grandchildren, Nikki and Hoss Hunt, Vonore, Casey and Scott MacKintosh, Kelly Jones, Loudon; 3 great grandchildren, Charlotte Hunt, Kensley MacKintosh, Ben MacKintosh; sister, Joyce Atkins, Vonore; brothers, Clifford Blankenship , Maryville and Buddy Blankenship , Vonore.

Funeral services 7:00 p.m. Wednesday New Macedonia Baptist Church, Rev. Bill White and Rev. Jimmy Ridge and Robert Young officiating. Interment 10:30 a.m. Thursday Sweetwater Memory Gardens with Rev. Hoss Hunt officiating.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

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

Blankenship, Lillian C. 94, 28Apr1915 - 24Jan2010, Lenoir City, Loudon, TN, TN-414-28-1114

Macon

+2013, Galen, Macon Co., TN, Obituary

Macon County Times (Lafayette, TN) - May 30, 2013

Charles Rusaw Carter, age 90, passed away Friday, May 24, 2013, at his home in the Galen community. He was born Sunday, February 18, 1923, in Macon County. Rusaw was one of ten children born to David and Victoria Carter.

He grew up and attended school in the Galen community. If you have spent much time around Rusaw, you know that he loved to tell a good joke or story. The most precious story he ever told was the one of being saved. He was a sixteen year old boy on his way home from church, and the Lord saved his soul "In the curve on the Galen Road" not far from his house. A second story was about the love of his life. He had his eye on a beautiful, young Blankenship girl who lived down the road. There was a community event at the Galen Schoolhouse, and Ms. Blankenship had made a cake for the cakewalk. Rusaw was determined to have that cake, so he outright bought it before it ever made it to the walk. Rusaw married the former Lena Frances Blankenship on December 28, 1944 in Franklin, Ky. He was 21 years old, and she was sixteen. There were four sons born to this union.

After marriage, Rusaw lived in or around the Highland, Pumpkintown, Enon and Galen Communities and worked as a Rawleigh salesman. After a period of time, he went to work at the County's school garage and also drove a school bus. For many years, regardless of his primary job, he also farmed cattle and tobacco. He spent the last of his working years as a carpenter. Rusaw loved and served his church and community. He was ordained as a deacon of the church on August 31, 1980. He served his community as a county commissioner for one term. Along with work, Rusaw also liked to have fun. He loved to hear and tell a good joke. He also enjoyed fishing, deer hunting and spending time with his family.

Rusaw is survived by; His wife, Frances, four sons, Tom (Sandra) Carter, Skip (Lavonda) Carter, Danny (Betty) Carter, and Ronnie Carter, six grandchildren, James (Betty Lou) Carter, Chris (Johnna) Carter, Leslie Lynn, Allison (Brad) Hood, Eric and Jared, one step grandson, Shawn Turner, four great grandchildren, Eli Carter, Josh Sturges, Carter Lynn and Ella Jane Hood, four step great-grandchildren, Dale, Morgan, Bailey, and Macy Turner, and a host of extended family member and friends.

He was preceded in death by; Seven brothers, Willie, Johnny, Tommy, Silas, Bevie, Hildred, and Donnie Carter, two sister, Roselle Carter and Estelle Roberts, and half-sister, Pearl Holland.

Funeral Services for Rusaw Carter were conducted Sunday at 2 pm from the Chapel of Alexander Funeral Home with Brother Ken Roark and Brother Jerry Gammons officiating. Serving as Honorary Pallbearers were Leslie Lynn, Allison Hood, and Alexis Moore. James Carter, Jared Carter, Chris Carter, Eric Carter, Kevin "Pig" Brawner, and Scotty Turner served as Active Pallbearers. Interment will follow in the Scott Cemetery.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2011, Haysville, Macon Co., TN, Obituary

http://www.alexanderfh.com/obits/obituary.php?id=87994

Ms. Jewell Christine Sadler- age 86 of the Haysville Community in Macon County, Tennessee passed away on May 19, 2011 at Macon County General Hospital.

Funeral Services for Jewell Christine Sadler were conducted Saturday, May 21 at 11 a.m. from the chapel of Alexander Funeral Home with Brother James Blankenship and Elder Jimmy Claiborne officiating. Shawn Sadler, Scottie Sadler, Mike Kingery, James Kingery, Keith West, and David Blankenship served as Pallbearers. Interment followed in the Haysville Cemetery.

Jewell was born on August 25, 1924 in Allen County, Kentucky to the late Dewey Galen and Hattie Bell Swindle Blankenship. She was one of five children born to this union.

On December 27, 1941, she was married to Elmer Ernest Sadler, sharing almost sixty-five years together. They had one son and one daughter. Elmer preceded her in death on July 25, 2006. Besides her husband and parents; one brother, Travis Blankenship, two sisters, Priscilla Rulene Blankenship and Velma Lois Blankenship, also preceded her in death.

Jewell was a homemaker and loved being at home raising her children. Most of the time, she was out on the farm working side by side with her husband. They raised tobacco and worked in cattle. Jewell liked to sew, quilt, and work in her garden. Sitting back with a good book reading, was one of her latest hobbies. Having her family around and playing with her grandbabies made her day complete. She was a member of Haysville Methodist Church. Jewell will be greatly missed by her family and friends.

She is survived by; Son, Phillip and wife Kaye Sadler of Lafayette, TN, Daughter, Ina Kingery of Lafayette, TN, Brother, Truman and wife Wilma Blankenship, Grandchildren, Scottie Sadler, Shawn Sadler, Michael Kingery, James Kingery, Regina West, Great-grandchildren, Traci Kingery, Micah Kingery, Marisa Kingery, Clay West, and Easton Scott Sadler, also survive.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

+ 2010, Lafayette, Macon Co., TN, Cold Spring Cemetery

http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=96476880

Jenkins, Katherine Harper, 27Dec1925, Macon Co., TN, 29May2010, Sumner Co., TN,

D/o Harmon Blankenship (1898 - 1982)

Obituary;

Katherine Harper Jenkins, age 84 of Lafayette, Tennessee, passed away peacefully May 29, 2010 at Sumner Regional Medical Center [Gallatin, Summer Co., TN]

Funeral services for Katherine Harper Jenkins were conducted Tuesday, June 1, 2010 at 1 p.m. from the Alexander Funeral Home with Elder Anthony Hale officiating. Wayne Harper, Bryant Harper, Tony Harper, Barry Harper, Scotty Meador and Robert Denson served as Pallbearers. Interment followed in the Cold Springs Cemetery.

She was born in Macon County, Tennessee on December 27, 1925 to the late Harmon and Hester Idell Scott Blankenship. She was married to Calvin C. Harper on February 18, 1944, sharing twenty-four years and three children together; Calvin preceded her in death in 1968. On February 23, 1973, she was married to Carlos Ray Jenkins, sharing fourteen years together; he also preceded her in death in 1987.

Katherine worked for Texas Boot Company in Hartsville, TN for several years. She was a homemaker who enjoyed quilting and working in her yard. Katherine liked to be on the go, whether it is to the Senior Citizens Center to be with her friends or with the family where ever they may be going. All they had to say is "We are going". She had a great love for her family and cherished her grandchildren. She was a member of the Days Crossroads Missionary Baptist Church. Katherine will be greatly missed by her loving family and all who knew her.

She is survived by; sons, Jerry and Betty Harper of Lafayette, TN, and Larry and Diane Harper of Siloam Community, daughter, Brenda and David White of Lafayette, TN, sisters, Sis Dixon of Orlinda, TN, and Irene Brooks of Lafayette, TN, brother, Ben Blankenship of Paulding, OH, step children, Cathy Hall of Lafayette, TN, Wanda Sue Smith of Red Boiling Springs, TN, and Olivia Hall of Hartsville, TN, grandchildren, Wayne and Robin Harper, Bryan and Angela Harper, Pamela and Scotty Meador, Tony and Teresa Harper, Barry and Tammy Harper, Tracy and Chris Gregory, and Kim Cox, 9 great-grandchildren, 4 great-great-grandchildren, 13 step- grandchildren, 16 step great-grand-children; also survive

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2011, Lafayette, Macon Co., TN, Obituary

Macon County Times (Lafayette, TN) - November 24, 2011

Henderson Clarence Mahaney, Jr., better known as H.C. age 88 of Lafayette passed away on Friday morning, November 11, 2011 at Sumner Regional Medical Center. Funeral services for H. C. Mahaney were conducted Monday at 1 p.m. from the Chapel of the Alexander Funeral Home with Elder Walter Andrews and Elder Dean Sircy officiating. Interment followed in the Galen Cemetery. Serving as pallbearers were H. C.'s grandchildren; Jason Cothron, Daniel Griggs, Jon Blankenship , Adam Cothron, Kevin Ragland, Kyle Mahaney and Brandon Mahaney. Honorary pallbearers were granddaughters; Rachel Sircy, Erin Brown, and Ellie Brown.

H.C. was born on May 22, 1923 in Louisville, Kentucky to the late Henderson Clarence Mahaney, Sr. and Edna Rosella Heiser Mahaney. He was one of four siblings born to this union. The family moved to Akersville, Kentucky when he was about two years old, where he grew up on farm land.

He was called March 16th, 1943 to serve his country. After Basic training he departed the U.S.A. October 30th, 1944, Destination to arrive in England, November 10, 1944. He traveled in convoy thru France, Holland, and Belgium just in time for the Battle of the Bulge as the war was winding down. He was in Germany when the war ended. PFC Henderson Clarence "HC" Mahaney, JR. was a member of Company C 381st. Combat Engineers which was awarded battle participating listing during Hitler's Reich. Company C was with the ninth US Army after arriving on the continent. They were later stationed with the 15th Army, repairing roads and bridges on the US Military Supply Routes in Germany. PFC Mahaney was entitled to wear the Germany Campaign Star on his E70 Ribbon. After completing his tour of duty he returned home March 23, 1946. He was awarded the American Theater Ribbon, E.M.A. Theatre Ribbon, Battle Star, Good Conduct Metal, Victory Metal and WWII Metal.

After he returned home, he went to Enon Missionary Baptist Church, got saved September 1947, and then joined the church. H.C. enjoyed church life, shouting and praising the Lord many times. He was a left handed pitcher and played for the Pumpkintown Softball Team, in the early 50's. Later he also played for the Rocky Hill Softball Team. H.C. married Nina Brandon moved to Birmingham, Alabama and worked for five years at Hay's Aircraft. He then returned to Tennessee becoming a construction worker and painter. He loved his many friends and loved to tease and cut up. H.C. loved his children; watching the five of them growing up and playing ball. He enjoyed going to their school basketball games and later in life watching his ten grandchildren play softball and baseball. His face literally glowed with pride when his granddaughter, Rachel, borrowed his old baseball shirt to wear under her own shirt to play ball. He would watch his three granddaughter's softball games in Allen County then get back to Lafayette and watch his grandsons play baseball the same night, he loved it. H. C. loved his mountain trip every year. He loved his family very much. H. C. moved his membership from Enon to Antioch Church in 1998. He will be greatly missed by his loving wife, children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren and all who knew and loved him.

H. C. is survived by; Wife, Nina Mahaney, Daughters, Sheila and husband Jerry Brown of Mt. Union, KY, Jean Griggs, Judy and husband Steve Cothron, and Wendy and husband Randy Ragland all of Lafayette, Son, Teddy and wife Chris Mahaney of Lafayette, Brother, Frank and wife, Mary Mahaney of Fountain Run, KY, Sisters, Mildred Adwell, and Bessie Ann Poynter both of Indiana, 10 Grandchildren and 8 Great Grandchildren also survive.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2011, Lafayette, Macon Co., TN, Obituary

Macon County Times (Lafayette, TN) - December 1, 2011

Mr. Lynn Wayne Doss, better known as Wayne, age 78 of Lafayette, passed away on Friday, November 18, 2011 at the Macon County General Hospital in Lafayette.

Funeral Services for Mr. Lynn Wayne Doss were conducted on Monday, November 21, at 1 p.m. from the Chapel of the Alexander Funeral Home with Mike Rogers officiating. Interment followed in the Underwood Cemetery.

Wayne was born on July 26, 1933 in Monroe County, Kentucky to the late Sedford Earl Doss and Betris Ann Adams Doss. He was one of four siblings born to this union. On November 18, 2011 at the age of 78, Wayne departed this world.

Besides his parents; Daughter, Judy Lane Johnson, sisters, Eudine Law, and Debra Celsor, also preceded him in death.

Wayne married his sweetheart, the former Rebecca Ann Presley on April 14, 1951, sharing sixty years together. They raised one son and two daughters that they loved deeply. He worked at a Garment Factory for most of his life as a mechanic. Later, Wayne went to work for Flex Technologies for a few years, before retiring. Wayne enjoyed being outdoors and tinkering around in his machine shop, when he wasn't at work. He liked working in the dirt and raising big gardens. Wayne was a simple man who lived his life for his family. His wife, children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren meant everything to him. Wayne was a cut-up and loved spending the day playing with the grandchildren. Wayne was a member of White Oak Church of Christ. He will be greatly missed by his loving wife, children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and all who knew and loved him.

Wayne is survived by; Wife, Rebecca Ann Doss, Son, Jimmy (Teresa) Doss, Daughter, Regina (Mike) Huse, Brother, Darrel (Vonda) Doss all of Lafayette, TN, Grandchildren, Angie (Don) Hassencahl, Nicole (Kevin) Blankenship , Michael Huse, and Ryan (Brittany) Huse, Great-Grandchildren, Cassandra Wilkerson, Mikayla Wilkerson, Serenity Blankenship, and Nathan Carling.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

+2012, Lafayette, Macon Co., TN, Obituary

Macon County Times (Lafayette, TN) - January 12, 2012

Roger Darrell Blankenship - age 67 of Lafayette, TN passed away Thursday, January 5, 2012 at Westmoreland Care and Rehab.

Funeral services for Roger Darrell Blankenship were conducted Monday at 3 p.m. from the Chapel of the Alexander Funeral Home with Brother Marty Meador officiating. Interment followed in the Macon County Memorial Gardens.

Roger was born on October 24, 1944 in Macon County, Tennessee on his grandfather's farm to the late Herman and Leona Driver Blankenship. Besides his parents; a brother, James Blankenship also preceded him in death.

He never married and enjoyed hunting and fishing. Roger was drafted into the United States Army on August 28, 1967, which he served a two year tour of duty in the Vietnam War. Specialist 4th class, Roger D. Blankenship was stationed in the Republic of Vietnam where he was assigned the duties of a heavy vehicle truck driver. Assigned to Tan Son Nhut Air Base, his duties involved hauling supplies, ammunition, and high explosives under intense combat conditions. His routes usually ran from Tan Son Nhut Air Base, Vietnam to Saigon City, Vietnam and then returning back to Tan Son. It was very common for Specialist Blankenship to experience attacks of enemy ground fire from both North Vietnamese Regulars and Viet Cong Gorilla infantry troops. The dedication and job knowledge possessed by Specialist 4th Class Blankenship and other heavy vehicle truck drivers, American and UN troops assured regular delivery of crucial war materials.

Roger received the following decorations; Vietnamese Service Medal with 2 bronze stars, Vietnamese Campaign Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Good Conduct Medal, Army Commendation Medal with one oak leaf cluster, Expert Medal for the M-14, and Sharpshooter Medal for the M-16. Roger received an honorable discharge from the US Army Reserve on August 1, 1973. After the service, he worked a short time for TVA and then returned to work on the family farm until retiring. Roger will be greatly missed by his friends and family.

He is survived by; Friends, Robert Storm, Marty Meador, Calvin Law, and Charles Hauri all of Lafayette, TN, and a host of friends.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2012, Lafayette, Macon Co., TN, Obituary

Macon County Times (Lafayette, TN) - February 2, 2012

James Harrison Jenkins, age 70 of Lafayette, passed away late Monday evening January 23, 2012 at the Sumner Regional Medical Center in Gallatin [Sumner Co., TN].

Funeral services for James Harrison Jenkins were conducted Thursday at 11 a.m. from the Enon Missionary Baptist Church with Elder Jeff Blackwell officiating. Steven Benson, Timmy Blankenship, Barry Dallas, Troy Russell, Jason Roberts, and Jimmy McCall served as Pallbearers. Interment followed in the Macon County Memorial Gardens.

James Harrison Jenkins was born October 5, 1941 and departed this life January 23, 2012, at the age 70 years, 3 months, and 18 days. He was born at Boyce in Warren County, Kentucky. Harrison spent his grade school years at Woodburn Grade School in Warren County, Kentucky. Later, he moved to Florida to live three years and then moved to Macon County, Tennessee. Harrison met the love of his life, Annette Carol Shaw in grade school and they married on May 21, 1960. To this union there were four daughters and one son. Harrison spent his remaining years with Carol by his side.

Harrison was preceded in death by: Father, James Lee "Rudy" Jenkins, Mother, Pearl Mildred Mahaney Jenkins, Great grandchild, McKenzie Ashworth, Sister, Mildred Lee Turner, and Step-sister, Louise Crabtree.

Harrison served his country twenty - one years in the Armed Forces. He spent two tours in Vietnam. Harrison felt it was an honored to stand for freedom for his country. He was saved in 1963 and joined Enon Missionary Baptist Church in 1964, where he remained a member until death. Thus as it says in the book of Job; 14: 1, 2, 10 Man that is born of a woman is of few days and full of trouble. He cometh forth like a flower and is cut down. He fleeth also as a shadow and continueth not. But man dieth and wasteth away; Yea man giveth up the ghost and where is heft He will be greatly missed by his loving family and all who knew and loved him.

Harrison is survived by; Wife, Annette Carol Shaw Jenkins, Daughters and Sons-in-law, Tonja (Troy) Russell, Laura Jane (Steven) Benson, Jamie (Barry) Dallas, and Penny (Timmy) Blankenship , Son and Daughter-in-law, Derrick (Angela) Jenkins, Sister and Brother-in-law, Jean (Stephen) Carter, Step-sister, Lorretta (Dale) Strong, Brother-in-law, Tom Turner all of Lafayette, TN, Ten grandchildren and Seven great-grandchildren.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2012, Lafayette, Macon Co., TN, Obituary

http://www.alexanderfh.com/obits/obituary.php?id=156175

Mrs. Dean Blankenship – age 72 of Lafayette, passed away on Thursday, March 1, 2012 at the Macon County General Hospital in Lafayette. Funeral Services for Mrs. Dean Blankenship will be conducted Saturday at 11 a.m. from the Alexander Funeral Home Chapel with Carlean Kirby and Jerry Mercer officiating. Interment will follow in the Anderson Memorial Park.

Dean is survived by; Husband, R. B. Blankenship, Son, Mark and wife Judy Blankenship, Grandkids, Tyler Blankenship, Mendy and husband Todd Cliburn, Joel and wife Teresa Harris; Great grandkids, Kole and Chloe Cliburn, Christopher and MaKayla Harris all of Lafayette; Sister, Robbie Turner of Hendersonville, Pauline “Dovie” Pemberton of Franklin, IN, Betsy Keith of Akron, Ohio

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2012, Lafayette, Macon Co., TN, Obituary

Macon County Times (Lafayette, TN) - March 8, 2012

Ms. Bonnie White, age 80, of Lafayette, passed away on Wednesday evening, Feb. 29, 2012 at Knollwood Manor in Lafayette. Funeral services for Ms. Bonnie White were conducted Sat., March 3, at 11 a.m. in the Chapel of Alexander Funeral Home with Brother Jerry Gammons officiating. Ely Malo, Kenan White, and David White served as Honorary Pallbearers. Mikie White, Greg White, Wesley White, Tyler Blankenship, Stetson White, Kyle Johnson, Jordan Andrews, and Ben Key served as Active Pallbearers. Interment followed in the Macon County Memorial Gardens.

Bonnie was born in Macon County to James Freely Caruthers and Judy Flora King Caruthers on Nov. 12, 1931. She was one of three daughters born to this union. Bonnie was married to her childhood sweetheart James Billy White on Jan. 15, 1951, making a home and sharing their lives together. Billy passed away on Jan. 21, 1994.

Besides her husband and parents; sister, Georgie Caruthers, sister-in-law, Lois Doss, and mother-in-law, Gertie Law also preceded her in death. Bonnie had four sons, and two daughters that her life revolved around. Mama, Bunny, Me Ma, and Mimi, no matter her name, it's all the same. She was one of a kind. No matter if it was taking a load of children to school, taking someone to their appointment or to get their groceries, Bonnie enjoyed it. She loved to drive her bus. When Bonnie did not trust herself to drive the bus any longer, she chose to deliver meals to the people who were in need. Upper Cumberland Human Resource Agency was where Bonnie worked for close to thirty years, before retiring. Then after work it was off to Rivergate, if someone needed her to go. She loved going to ballgames, playing bingo, and going for a ride with whoever came by. Mama spent many happy times watching her children ride horses, play sports and just working with them on the farm. Then the grandchildren and great grandchildren came and it was time to watch them play games. Whether playing ball, performing at school, truck-pulling or anything else, Bonnie was always there. Bonnie also liked watching Pat Summit and the Lady VOLS play Basketball. She was saved and joined the Lafayette Missionary Baptist Church where she remained a member. We are going to miss you because you were always there. Go rest high on that mountain, Mama, Bunny, Me Ma, and Mimi. You deserve it.

Bonnie is survived by; sons, James (Cathy) White, Terry (Rhonda) White, Jerry (Arlene) White, and Gary "Pookey" (Tanisha) White, Daughters, Laura (Kenny) Driver, and Judy (Mark) Blankenship, sister, Dorothy (Bill) Meador all of Lafayette, sister-in-law, Jean (Benny) Law of Adolphus, Ky., 12 grandchildren, and five great-grandchildren.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2012, Lafayette, Macon Co., TN, Obituary

Macon County Times (Lafayette, TN) - March 8, 2012

Mr. Michael Timothy Bell, age 53, of Lafayette, passed away on Tuesday evening, Feb. 28, 2012 at the Sumner Regional Medical Center in Gallatin [Sumner Co., TN]. Funeral Services for Michael Timothy Bell were conducted Friday at 1 p.m. from the Alexander Funeral Home. Interment followed in the Scott Cemetery.

On Jan. 13, 1959, Michael was born in Belle Glade, Florida to George Roland Bell and Christine Sue Spivey Bell. He was one of three siblings born to this union.

Besides his parents; one brother, Anthony Roland Bell also preceded him in death. Michael married the former Peggy June Blankenship on July 27, 1980, sharing almost thirty-two years together.

He leaves behind his wife, Peggy and their three children, Jacqueline, Kevin, and Jonathon. Most of Michael's life was spent on the road driving a truck. He transported for Nestle Waters for a few years and then went to work for B & M Trucking for the last ten years. Michael was a member of Corinth Church of Christ.

He is survived by; wife, Peggy Blankenship Bell, daughter, Jacqueline (Darrick) Vaughn, Sons, Kevin (Beth) Bell, Jonathon (Meagan) Bell, grandchildren, Jacelynn Vaughn, Kristin Vaughn, Hayden Vaughn, and Hank Bell all of the Galen Community in Macon County, and sister, Melissa McGahee of Cookeville. Michael will be greatly missed by his family and all who knew and loved him.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

+2012, Lafayette, Macon Co., TN, Obituary

http://www.strodefuneralhome.com/

Dorothy Agnes Deckard Blankenship, 89, of Lafayette, TN formerly of Gamaliel passed away Tuesday, April 3 [2012] at Sumner Regional Medical Center in Gallatin, [Sumner Co.] TN. She was born March 23, 1923 in Monroe County, KY to the late Alvin Smith Deckard and Alta Wood Deckard. She was a homemaker, a member of Gamaliel Homemakers and a member of Gamaliel Baptist Church. She was the widow of Wilburn Carson Blankenship.

She is survived by one son and daughter-in-law: Bobby and Judy Blankenship of Lafayette, TN, one daughter: Jeanette Hodges of Lafayette, TN, one sister: Virginia Arms of Joelton, TN, 6 grandchildren 8 great grandchildren 1 great-great grandchild.

In addition to her parents and husband she was preceded in death by five brothers: Virgil, Lawrence, Howard, Harlie and Earl Deckard, five sisters: Ruby Nealy, Chloe Rhoten, Ruth McPherson, Myrtle Emberton and Bonnie Jackson, one son: Roy Stanton Blankenship, a son-in-law: Leroy Spencer Hodges and a grandson: John Christopher Walrath.

Funeral services will be conducted Friday, April 6 at 11:00 AM at Strode’s Gamaliel Chapel in Gamaliel with burial to follow in the Rocky Hill Cemetery.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

SSDI; Blankenship, Wilburn C., 89, 29Aug1915 - 08Apr2005, Red Boiling Springs, Macon, TN, KY-403-24-1488

+2013, Lafayette, Macon Co., TN, Obituary

Macon County Times (Lafayette, TN) - March 7, 2013

Mr. Olie Estes Harper wats born in Lafayette, TN on July 15, 2015 to the late Walter B. Harper and Martha Emaline Meador Harper. Olie was one of twelve siblings born to this union. As a young man, Olie married the love of his life, Myrtle L. Perdue, and raised four children, Toney, Leslie, John, and Mary. He was a loving and caring husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather.

He worked as a Licensed Tree Surgeon for several years, before going into United States Army. Olie served in the Army from December 15, 1943 until January 23, 1946 during World War II. He was stationed with the 534th Engineers Boat and Shore Regiment. The ship that Olie served on was among the convoy that endured the famous typhoon that raged through the China Sea during the fall of 1945. Olie received the WWII Lapel Button and the WWII Victory Pin for his tour of duty.

Olie went to work as an employee of Tri-County Electric Membership Corporation in May 1942. His career with Tri-County stretched over many departments during his years of service. Olie started climbing the ladder as Lineman, Foreman, Construction Superintendent, then Area Supervisor, until his retirement on December 31, 1977. Olie was a member of the Lafayette Masonic Lodge #543 F & AM receiving his Master Mason Degree on August 12, 1947; he also received his 50 year pin in 1997. Olie was also a member of the Scottish Rites KCCH, Eastern Star, Odd Fellows, and served as Master in 1970, 1975, and 1979.

On September 29, 1986, Ms. Myrtle passed away. Besides his wife and parents, brothers, Joe Harper, Hollis Harper, Leslie Harper, Albert Harper, Sr., and Billy Wayne Harper, sisters, Ossie King, Elizabeth Blankenship, Bessie Hauskins, and Geneva Harper, also preceded him in death. Olie was a dedicated member and a Deacon of Lafayette Missionary Baptist Church. On February 25, 2013, the Lord called his faithful servant home. He will be greatly missed by his family and many friends, but our loss is Heaven's gain.

Mr. Olie is survived by; Sons, Tony Harper of Lafayette, Leslie and wife Wanda Harper of Nashville, John and wife Darlene Harper of Lafayette, and Daughter, Mary and husband Bill Miller of Scottsville, KY, Brother, Bob and wife Betty Harper of Somerset, KY, and Sister, Ida Willis of Hazel Park, Michigan Grandchildren, Angie Brown, Billy Joe Miller, Jackie Morel, Alison Reyna, Bryan Harper, Brad Harper, and Richie Harper Great-Grandchildren, Brittany and Bethany Brown, Christopher Cregger, Kara Harper, Dylan Harper, Jaxson Leonard, Micayla Harper, Serenity Harper, Ally Miller, and Dana Harper Great-Great-Grandchild, Alayna Harper And life-long friends, Pete Driver, and Jack Thomas Morgan

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2013, Lafayette, Macon Co., TN, Obituary

Macon County Times (Lafayette, TN) - May 16, 2013

Joey Dewayne Russell, age 45 of Lafayette, TN passed away Monday afternoon, May 6, 2013 at Macon County General Hospital after receiving injuries from an automobile accident.

A Graveside Service for Joey Dewayne Russell was conducted Friday at 2 pm from the Eulia Cemetery with Brother Ricky Vance officiating. Interment followed.

Besides his parents; sister, Andrea Miller, aunts, Brenda Meadors, and Becky Oliver, uncle, Billy Oliver, and grandparents, George and Marie Scruggs, also preceded Joey in death.

Joey is survived by: Son, James Goodman, Sister, Deanne (Marvin) Halsey, Brother, Nathan(Stephanie) Blankenship , nephew, Austin Blankenship , nieces, Kelsey Warrick, Kayla Bumbalough, Fiance, Leeann Powell, uncle, Goober Meadors, cousins, Brian Oliver, Brad Oliver, Beverly Patterson, Brandi Driver, Terry Wayne Meadors, and Toby Scruggs, Special Friends, Jack (Donna) Blankenship all of Lafayette, and a host of second cousins, also survive.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2013, Lafayette, Macon Co., TN, Obituary

Macon County Times (Lafayette, TN) - May 23, 2013

Bobby Dirce Graves was born in Allen County, Kentucky on February 2, 1940 to the late Herbert William Graves and Ora Estell Blankenship. He was one of two siblings born to this union.

As a young man Bobby married the love of his life Linda Maxine Andrews on February 23, 1969. Together they raised two children and shared 37 wonderful years together until her passing in 2007. After high school, Bobby attended nursing school and became an LPN. He worked in this field for 42 years and was extremely proud of his work. In his spare time, he enjoyed making flower arrangements and loved to fish. Most of all, he enjoyed spending time with his family and loved ones. Bobby was a spiritual man and attended Freedom Church in Kentucky.

On May 17, 2013 the Lord called Bobby home. He will truly be missed by all of his family, friends, and all that knew and loved him.

Funeral Services for Bobby Graves were conducted Sunday at 2:30 pm from the Chapel of Alexander Funeral Home with Pastor James Graves officiating. Glenn howard, Rodney Shoemake, Carl Fishburn, Glendal Willoughby, Cody Brown, Shrum served as Active Pallbearers. Interment Followed at the Haysville Cemetery.

Bobby is survived by; Son, Mike (Melinda) Graves Daughter, Tammy Davenport, Brother, James (Dorothy) Graves, Grandchildren, Jessica (Joey) Dyer, Jonathan Graves, Jereca Graves, Amanda Davenport, Julia Graves, Matthew Davenport, Great-Grandchild, Ellie Dyer.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

1940 Census, District 6, Allen Co., KY,

Graves, Herbert 23, M, KY, Head,

Graves, Estell 18, F, KY, Wife,

Graves, Bobby 00, M, KY, Son,

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2012, Monteagle, Marion Co., TN, Obituary

The Decatur Daily, (AL) - January 7, 2012

Funeral service for Everett Wayne Lemmond, 68, formerly of Somerville, will be Sunday, January 8, 2012, at 3 p.m. at Peck Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Doug Moody officiating. Burial will be in Center Springs Cemetery. Pallbearers will be family and friends.

Mr. Lemmond, who died Thursday, January 5, 2012, at Emerald Hodgson Hospital [Sewanee, Franklin Co., TN], was born February 10, 1943, in Morgan County to Everett Camron Lemmond and Katherine Louise Blankenship Lemmond. He formerly lived in Somerville and attended Center Springs Methodist Church.

He was preceded in death by his parents and three brothers, Joel Lemmond, Dwight Lemmond and Cameron Lemmond.

Survivors include his wife, Valerie Thompson Lemmond; one son, Terry Lemmond of Michigan; two daughters, Rosemary Lemmond of Huntsville and Lavena Young of Florida; four brothers, Wendell Lemmond of Texas, James Lemmond of Somerville,Carlton Lemmond of South Carolina and Marshall Lemmond of Florence; three sisters, Jan M. Orme and Carolyn Roberts, both of Somerville, Eloise Segroves of Huntsville; and 12 grandchildren.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2013, New Harmony Macon Co., TN, Obituary

Published in Macon County Times from Dec. 4 to Dec. 5, 2013

Charles Edward Wakefield was born on December 3, 1931 to the late Felton Wakefield and Minnie Swindle Wakefield. He was one of nine siblings born to this union. He was married on December 27, 1956 to Neelie Mai Harp. Together they shared fifty-six wonderful years together, and raised two children.

Besides his parents; brother, James Wakefield, sisters, Katherine Wakefield, Anna Dean Wakefield, Ethel Givens, Sue Richards, and nephew Jerry Wakefield also preceded Charles in death.

Charles was a farmer his entire life, and loved working on the land. As a young man Charles loved hunting and fishing. In his later years he enjoyed mowing, and took pride in caring for his yard. He also loved spending time with his grand-children. Charles was a member at Union Missionary Baptist Church

On Tuesday, November 26, 2013, at the age of 81, the Lord called Charles home. He is now reaping his rewards and seeing the beauties of Heaven. Charles will be deeply missed by his family and friends, but our loss is Heaven's Gain.

Funeral Services were conducted Friday at 1 pm from the Alexander Funeral Home Chapel with Elder Michael Horton officiating. Interment followed in the Wakefield Cemetery.

Charles is survived by; Wife, Neelie Wakefield of New Harmony Community in Macon County, TN, Son, Jackie (Glenda)Wakefield of Lafayette, TN, Daughter, Deborah (Danny) Bartley of New Harmony Community in Macon County, TN, Grandkids, Daniel (Jessica) Bartley of Lafayette, TN, Christy (John) Madden of New Harmony Community in Macon County, TN, Tammy (William) Britt of Scottsville, KY, Terry (Tammy) Wakefield, Kim (Michael) Horton all of Lafayette, TN, Sisters, Faye (Billy) Perrigo, Peggy (Carl) Blankenship all of Lafayette, TN, Robbie (Milton) Stinson of Indianapolis, IN, Brother-in-law, Billy Joe Richards of Franklin, KY and 12 Great-grandchildren also survive.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2013, Red Boiling Springs, Macon Co., TN, Obituary

Published in Macon County Times from October 7 to October 8, 2013

Edris Coons Jenkins, age 80, of Red Boiling Springs passed away Saturday morning, October 5, 2013 at Sumner Regional Medical Center in Gallatin, [Sumner Co.,] TN.

Funeral Services for Edris Coons Jenkins were conducted Monday afternoon, October 7, 2013, at 2 pm from the Anderson & Son Funeral Home Chapel in Red Boiling Springs with Roy Henson officiating. Interment followed in the Whitley Cemetery. Her family and friends served as pallbearers.

Edris was born Thursday, July 20, 1933 in Clay County, Tennessee, one of eight siblings born to the late William and Letha Hix Coons.

On June 16, 1951, she married Loyd "Tarp" Jenkins, who preceded her in death on December 31, 2002. In addition to her husband and parents, she was also preceded in death by her daughter, Nina Blankenship, grandsons, Anthony & Brian Harris, sister, Addie Coons and brothers, Garland, Weldon, Doyle and William Coons.

Edris was a garment factory worker with 31 years of service and a member of the Leonard Church of Christ.

Survivors include: Daughter & Son-in-law, Debbie & Harold Kirk, Tompkinsville, KY, Son & Daughter-in-law, Jeff & Tina Jenkins, Lafayette, TN, Sister, Louise Whitley, Red Boiling Springs, TN, Brother, Joseph Coons, Castalian Springs, TN, Grandchildren, Marsha (Craig) Anderson, Wayne Perrigo, Harlan Kirk, Mackenzie & Madison Jenkins, Step-Grandchildren, Dustin and Daniel Moore, Great-Grandchildren, Craig Anderson & Gabrielle Anderson, Step-Great-Granddaughter, Kaylen Moore.

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

Blankenship, Elizabeth A. 87, 30Sep1923 - 25Jan2011, Lafayette, Macon, TN, IN-303-26-1099

Blankenship, Travis M. 74, 13Aug1935 - 26Jan2010, Lafayette, Macon, TN, TN-414-54-3325

Madison

+2011, Jackson, Madison Co., TN, Obituary

https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/79140932

Herbert H. Blankenship, age 82, died on Friday, October 21, 2011 at the Select Specialty Hospital in Nashville, [Davidson Co.,] TN. A native of Lexington, TN, Herbert was born on November 23, 1928, the son of the late Joseph and Bessie Susan Powers Blankenship.

He was a veteran of the United States Army serving in the Korean Conflict and was a member of the Merchant Marines as a 1st Mate retiring in 1983. During his time with the Merchant Marines, he was able to travel extensively visiting many other countries around the world. He was also involved with many businesses during his life. He loved his family and was very involved with their many activities.

He was preceded in death by daughter, Debra White; brothers, Charles Lindberg Blankenship, Joe Blankenship and John A. Blankenship; sisters, Louise Brown and Bonnie Blankenship.

He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Denise Blankenship of Jackson, TN; daughters, Cheryl Pope and husband Mike of Goodlettsville, TN, Susan Blankenship of Jackson, TN, Lori Camp and husband Daryl of Jackson, Amy Bonham and husband Steven of Jackson, TN; sons, Gary Blankenship and wife Dian of Memphis, TN and David Blankenship of Cordova, TN; grandchildren, Andrea Smith, Melanie Crosby, Christie Hunter, Tiffani Pope, Billy Blankenship, Crystal Alexander, Tommy Blankenship, Katarina Blankenship, Nicole Camp, Lyndsey Camp, Morgan Seech and Cooper Bonham; ten great grandchildren; sister, Mary Hinson of Milan.

Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m., Monday, October 24, 2011 in the chapel of Arrington Funeral Directors. Burial will follow in Ridgecrest Cemetery. Pallbearers to serve will be Tommy Blankenship, Billy Blankenship, Drew Crosby, Jesse Hunter, Gary Blankenship and Daryl Camp. Burial will follow in Ridgecrest Cemetery.

+2011, Jackson, Madison Co., TN, Obituary

Published in The Jackson Sun on Jan. 12, 2011

Joseph Eldridge (J. E.) Blankenship departed this life January 10, 2011 at Jackson Madison County General Hospital. He was born December 9, 1929 to David Allen and Ethel White Blankenship.

J. E. grew up in the Montezuma community and attended Chester County schools. He married Emma Jean Plunk on May 22, 1949. After attending Moler Barber College, he joined his father and operated Blankenship's Barber Shop for 24 years in Henderson, TN. He retired from Turner Dairy after 20 years and worked part time for Chester County Waste Disposal Center. He was a member of the First Baptist Church of Henderson, where he served as greeter and usher and was 50 year member of the Henderson Masonic Lodge #485. He Loved his golf games with friends, hunting, fishing, working in his garden and in his younger days skiing on the Tennessee River.

J. E. is survived by his wife of 61 years, Emma; daughters, Annette (Ted) Springer of Talladega, AL and Sherry (Tommy) Davis of Henderson, TN; grandchildren, Jennifer Dickson of Hoover, AL, Tasha (Heath) Heinze of Birmingham, AL, Zachary (Jennifer) Mullins of Knoxville, TN, Tommy Springer of Birmingham, AL, and Joshua Davis of Henderson, TN; great grandchildren, Cole Heinze, Elle Heinze and Maddox Springer of Birmingham, AL; a sister, Louise (W.N.) Griffin of Henderson, TN; nephews, Alan (Sandy) Griffin of Snowflake, AZ and Gary (Lonna) Griffin of Hobbs, NM.

Funeral services will be 1:30 pm, Friday, January 14, 2011, at Shackelford - Casey Chapel with burial in Chester County Memorial Gardens.

+2012, Jackson, Madison Co., TN, Obituary

Published in The Jackson Sun from August 18 to August 19, 2012

Doris Ophelia Blankenship Duke

Funeral services for Mrs. Doris Ophelia Blankenship Duke, age 81, will be at 2 p.m. Monday, August 20, 2012 at Maple Springs Cumberland Presbyterian Church near Beech Bluff, with Rev. Don McConnell and Rev. Jerry Smith officiating. Burial will follow in Maple Springs Cemetery.

Lawrence-Sorensen Funeral Home will be in charge of arrangements.

Mrs. Duke died Friday, August 17, 2012 at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital. She was born in Madison County, TN, the daughter of the late Sherman Blankenship and Alice Fowler Blankenship Holt.

She graduated as Salutatorian from Beech Bluff School in 1949 and graduated from Bethel College in 1953, where she received her degree in Education and English. She belonged to the Delta Kappa Gamma Sorority. Doris married her husband, Clois "Bubba" Duke on June 12, 1953 in the "old" Maple Springs CP Church. From 1953 - 1963, she taught high school English at Beech Bluff. Doris taught many of her cousins and they called her "Ms. Doris". On September 5, 1963, Doris and Clois had their only child, Dana Lee Duke Wilkerson. She took off from teaching 5 years until Dana started to school. She did some homebound teaching for children that could not attend school. In 1969, she began teaching 4th grade at Pope School. Doris taught at Pope until she retired in 1989 after 30 years of service.

Doris was a faithful member of Maple Springs CP Church. She was very active at serving her Lord Jesus Christ. She sang in the choir, was a member of CPW, served as clerk of the session, and also was a Sunday School teacher and led the children in Bible School for many years. Doris enjoyed cooking, canning, cross stitching, playing cards, crossword puzzles and traveling. She was a Cardinal fan with her husband.

She leaves her husband of 59 years, Clois Duke; her daughter, Dana Wilkerson and husband Chuck; her brother, John W. Blankenship and wife Norma, all of Jackson; her nephews, Alan Ewell and Craig Blankenship; her nieces, Leanne Scott (Joe) and Cynthia Boyd (Wayne); her great-nieces, Rachel Scott and Brooke Boyd, and her great-nephews, Jake Ewell, Alex Boyd and Andrew Scott.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2012, Jackson, Madison Co., TN, Obituary

Published in The Jackson Sun from November 5 to November 6, 2012

Funeral services for Sue Nell Stone Giles age 86, will be held on Tuesday November 6, 2012 at 2 p.m. from the chapel of Lawrence-Sorensen Funeral Home with burial to follow in Ridgecrest Cemetery.

Ms Sue, as she was affectionately known, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Sunday November 4, 2012 after a courageous battle with cancer. She was born on February 28, 1926 in Madison County to the late Troy Stone and Bessie Heavner Stone who preceded her in death.

Mrs. Giles was married in 1955 to James Horace Giles and they celebrated 40 wonderful years together before he passed away in 1995. She was a faithful and active member of Grace Baptist Church until her health prevented her from attending. Mrs. Giles was a loving wife and mother and always gave selflessly of herself to others, her beautiful smile and loving hugs will be missed by all who knew her.

Mrs. Giles is survived by one daughter, Jamie Blankenship, (Randy); and two grandchildren, Shane, (Laura) Paar and Lindsey Blankenship; three great-grandchildren, Dallas Paar, Berkley Roberts and Rylar Paar; one brother, Lavon Stone and several nieces and nephews. Mrs. Giles was also preceded in death by 2 sisters, Virginia Bates and Mary Lou Harris and 3 brothers, Robert Stone, Gerald Stone and James "Pete" Stone.

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+2013, Jackson, Madison Co., TN, Obituary

http://www.paffordfuneralhome.com/obituaries/Ellen-Blankenship/#/Obituary

Funeral services for Mrs. Ellen McCollum Blankenship, age 78, are scheduled for 2 PM, Thursday, March 21, 2013 in the chapel of Pafford Funeral Home. Interment will follow in Hare Cemetery.

Mrs. Blankenship passed away Monday in Jackson peacefully in her sleep. She was born June 1, 1934 in Henderson County to the late Cole Arthur and Iva Elizabeth Kelley McCollum. She was a former Brown Shoe employee and a homemaker. She was a member of Bolen’s Chapel Missionary Baptist Church and enjoyed working with flowers, crocheting, sewing, and cooking.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Mr. Billy Franklin Blankenship, a daughter, Ruth Coleen, four brothers, Guy, Claude, Fred, and Buddy McCollum, and three sisters, Ruby McCollum, Imogene “Sis” McCollum, and Nina Hamlin.

Survivors include her two daughters, Judy (Tony) Crider of Lexington and Vicki (Bobby) Thompson of Selmer, seven grandchildren, Christopher Escue, Kristie Henley, Kelley Scott, Kevin Hall, Michael, Kevin, and Stacy Crider, and 16 great grandchildren, Kaden Hall, Jenny Wood, Gabby, and Aaron Henley, Lauren Crider, Aliyah Brasher, Kaylin and Gracie Crider, Lane, Mason, and Carson Clendenion, Hunter Crider, Charlie Lowery, Jackson Crider, Jasten Greene, and Chandler Crider.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2013, Jackson, Madison Co., TN, Obituary

Published in The Jackson Sun on May 20, 2013

Flossie Jean Cupples, age 77, died on Sunday, May 19, 2013 at the Jackson Madison County General Hospital. She was born in Bogota, TN on January 7, 1936, the daughter of the late Clarence Odell and Lola Mae Gwin Ables. Flossie was a homemaker and the mother of five children. She enjoyed making jewelry, collecting dolls, working puzzles and working in her garden. She also had a special love for animals. She was a member of Oaklawn Baptist Church of Jackson.

She is survived by her daughters, Shirley Blankenship and husband Gary of Humboldt, TN and Pam Coughlin of Jackson, TN; her sons, Johnney Cupples, Jeff Cupples and wife Kim all of Jackson, TN; daughter-in-law, Debbie Cupples of Jackson, TN; her brothers, James Odell Ables of Humboldt, TN, Tommy Lee Ables and wife Vickie of Linden, TN; her sisters, Martha Sue Webb of Jackson, TN, Maggie Pickard of Humboldt, TN and Georgie Mulligan of Milan, TN; her grandchildren, Dana Davidson and husband Mark, Tina Dove and husband Wesley, Christi Cupples, Johnney Cupples, Jr., Jordan Cupples, Steven Powell, Gary Blankenship II and wife Christi, Lisa Pounds and husband Josh, James Coughlin and wife Stephanie, Will Hudson and wife Cassie, Sarah Beth Hudson, Jansen Cupples and Avery Cupples; great grandchildren, Addison Davidson, Alex Dove, Landon Dove, Alexis Powell, Aiden Powell, Hayden Pounds, Derek Hedrick, Hannah Mathewson and Alyson Coughlin.

She was preceded in death by son, James Lynn Cupples; brother, Richard Ables; sister, Linda Collins; two brothers-in-law, Charles Webb and Charles Pickard.

Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, May 21, 2013 at 2 p.m. in the chapel of Arrington Funeral Directors with Rev. Paul Roaton officiating. Burial will follow in Highland Memorial Gardens. Pallbearers will be Mark Davidson, Wesley Dove, Gary Blankenship II, Josh Pounds, Addison Davidson and Craig Collins.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

+2013, Jackson, Madison Co., TN, Death

Published in The Jackson Sun on June 22, 2013, Beech Bluff –

Mrs. Maxine Stewart Blankenship, age 78, died Friday, June 21, 2013 at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital.

Funeral arrangements are incomplete. Lawrence-Sorensen Funeral Home, 731-424-2424.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2013, Jackson, Madison Co., TN, Obituary

Published in The Jackson Sun on September 30, 2013

Enoch A. Ward III passed away on the evening of September 28, 2013. Mr. Ward was a veteran of the United States Army and was the owner of a service-station, and a member of the First Baptist Church in Lexington.

Mr. Ward is survived by his wife, Ruby Elizabeth Moore Ward of Jackson; sons, Gary E. Ward (Terrie) of Bartlett and R. Kevin Ward (Leslie) of Jackson; daughter, Elizabeth "Beth" Blankenship (Travis) of Lexington; grandchildren, Bowers Ward, Rachel Ward, Emille (Alex) McCandless, Christopher Ward, Jennifer Ward, Noah Blankenship, Seth Blankenship and Scott Blankenship.

The services for Mr. Enoch A. Ward III will be held 2 p.m. on Monday, September 30th at Maley-Yarbrough Funeral Home. Interment at Cedar Hill Cemetery in Mason.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2013, Jackson, Madison Co., TN, Obituary

Published in The Jackson Sun on Dec. 29, 2013

Mona Pulliam Bailey, 84, of Jackson, passed away peacefully in her sleep, surrounded by her immediate family, on December 27, 2013.

She will be remembered as a loving wife to her husband of sixty-three years, William (Bill) Bailey; and a devoted mother to her two sons, Gregory Bailey of Medina, TN and Robert Bailey (wife Breon and son Liam) of Truro, MA, as well as one daughter/granddaughter, Anastasia (Anna) Bailey Kidd (husband Chad Kidd) of Boston, MA. Two nephews also survive Mona: Donald Foote (wife Laura and son Andy) of Jackson and Tony Foote (wife Lana and daughter Renee Blankenship) of Jackson; as well as one niece, Ginger Foote Austin (husband Kenneth Austin and daughter Gina Thompson of Mercer, TN. Her surviving stepbrother is Jack Foote (wife Bessie and daughters Susan Haubold and Janice Pyron of Jackson.

Mona was born on September 11, 1929, in Effingham, IL. Her parents were Tona Pulliam and Agnes Eckert Pulliam of Dietrich, IL.

Her parents and her only sister, Virginia Pulliam Foote, as well as her brother-in-law, Henry Foote of Mercer, TN preceded her in death.

Mona graduated from Mercer High School in 1948 and later attended West Tennessee Business College before going to Washington, D.C., to work for the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). Mona was an avid homemaker and loved to golf, bowl, play Canasta and read. She was a compassionate lifelong animal lover, rescuing many abandoned animals, particularly cats, through the years. Over the past decade Mona also enjoyed spending social time with the New Jacksonians organization. She was a member of the Northside United Methodist Church for over twenty-five years. Moving nine times during Bill's tenure as an FBI agent, they attended many different churches over the years, and Mona was always active in them. She taught Sunday school and connected with the many women's groups of those churches. She will be missed, but never forgotten.

A funeral service will be held on Monday, December 30, 2013 at 2 p.m. in the chapel of Arrington Funeral Directors with Dr. Don Thrasher, officiating. Burial will follow in Highland Memorial Gardens.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

Marion

+2012, Whitwell, Marion Co., TN, Obituary

Chattanooga Times Free Press (TN) - December 30, 2012

Rose Marie Turner, 85, passed away Friday, Dec. 28, 2012.

She was preceded in death by her husband of 56 years, Willous B. "Unc" Turner who was employed at Combustion Engineering for many years; parents, Clell and Lula Blankenship ; sisters, Arizona Cantrell, Nora Jean Kinney, Hazel Blankenship and Leatha A. Kress; brothers, Willard, George, Rufford and Dick Blankenship .

Those left to cherish her memories are her son, Danny (Vernetta) Turner, of Rocky Face, Ga.; sisters, Lina Jane (Clifford) Estep, of Bristol, Va., and Oscar (Mary Ann) Blankenship, of Livingston and several nieces and nephews.

Graveside Service noon, Monday, Dec. 31, at Fall Creek Cemetery with Rev. Sam Long officiating. Arrangements by Whitwell Memorial Funeral Home, Inc. 423-658-7777.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

Maury

2011, Columbia, Maury Co., TN, Obituary

The Daily Herald, (Columbia, TN) - January 21, 2011

Loreader Nell Perry, 81, died Monday, Jan. 17, 2011, at Maury Regional Medical Center in Columbia. Services will be 1 p.m. Friday at Neal Funeral Home with Cecil Farmer officiating. Burial will follow in Kidd Cemetery in Lawrence County.

She was a native of Gleason, Tenn., a homemaker and member of Flatwoods Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by parents William and Ruthie Blankenship Cannon, sisters Pauline Cannon, Louise Cannon and Wilma Millinder and brothers Alford Cannon and Jack Tracy.

Survivors include husband Charles O. Perry of Lawrenceburg, daughters Teresa Springer of Ethridge and Kathy Olmstead, Ann Frye and Kay Peters, all of Lawrenceburg, son Jimmy Perry of Lawrenceburg, brothers William Cannon of Martin, Joe Cannon of Gleason, 13 grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2012, Columbia, Maury Co., TN, Obituary

Published in The Tennessean on October 21, 2012

Ernestine "Tina" Sievers, Age 80 of Columbia, died October 14, 2012. Services will be private.

Tina was born January 28, 1932 in Williamson, WV to Leo Gannon Sr. and Myrtle Marie Perry Gannon. While serving in the US Air Force, Tina met William H. Sievers in NY. Their lives took them to FL, and finally into Lincoln County, TN where they obtained a 450 acre farm. During their later years, Tina and Bill bowled in the Senior Olympics, and were instrumental in beginning the Galaxy Stars Senior Bowling League at Galaxy Lanes in Columbia.

Described as "the World's Greatest Wife & Mom", Tina will be deeply missed by her son: William "Bill" Sievers of Columbia; four sisters: Billie Jean Rairigh, Betty Gibson, Patsy Shaefer and Judy Francis; brother: Virgil Gannon; grandson: Billy (Chrissy) Sievers of Nashville; great-grandson: Ash Lewis Sievers; and her cat, Buddy.

Tina was preceded in death by her sister: Jackie Blankenship and brother: Leo Gannon, Jr.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

+2013, Columbia, Maury Co., TN, Obituary

https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/121520796

Brittney Lynn Blankenship, age 16, passed away into the arms of Jesus on Sunday, December 8, 2013 while surrounded by her family. Brittney was the daughter of Mary Ann Lovett Blankenship and Timmy Gray, both of Mt. Pleasant, and of the late Daniel Blankenship and was born on April 28, 1997 in Columbia, Tennessee.

Brittney loved all kinds of music, having very eclectic taste. She also enjoyed swimming very much. She loved shopping – she wanted to go shopping with anyone who was going and never passed up an opportunity. Additionally, she loved horses whether riding or just spending time watching them.

In addition to her loving mom and dad, she is survived by her grandparents: Alleene Lovett, Betty Gray and Donald Blankenship, Sr.; siblings: Christina Blankenship, Terry (Charity) Lovett, Dewayne (Breanna) Gray and Robert (Tiffany) Blankenship; nieces: Kali Lovett and Shelbie Gray; nephews: Gage Lovett, Ryan Gray, Carson Gray, Daniel Archer and Thomas Blankenship; aunts and uncles: Donna (Eric) Puckett, Patricia (Tilden) Workman, Kenny (Kathy) Lovett, John Lovett, Anthony Gray, Bobby (Regina) Gray, and Donald (Nancy) Blankenship of Prattville, AL. and cousins: Lori Lovett, Audrey Lovett, Eric (Jessica) Lovett, Kaitlyn Lovett, Allison Lovett and Hailey Lovett. In addition to her father, she is preceded in death by her grandparents: Rufus Lovett and James Gray and uncle: David Blankenship of Virginia.

Funeral services for Brittney will be held on Thursday, December 12, 2013 at 2:00 p.m. at Williams Funeral Home in Mt. Pleasant with Jeff Foster and Tony Curtis officiating. Burial will follow at Polk Memorial Gardens.

2013, Columbia, Maury Co., TN, Obituary

The Daily Herald, (Columbia, TN) - December 6, 2013

James Ledlie "Led" Miller, Jr., age 90, passed away on December 3, 2013 at his residence in Columbia, Tennessee. Led was born on August 15, 1923 in Youngstown, Ohio to the late James Miller, Sr. and the late Pauline Crothers Miller.

He served honorably in the United States military during WWII, having fought as a paratrooper during the Normandy invasion. On November 16, 1976 he married Delores Schulz and they have enjoyed 37 years together. He worked as a purchasing agent for Lummus Crest, Inc. in Houston, Texas and was of the Episcopal faith.

Mr. Miller is survived by his wife: Delores Schulz Miller; daughter: Heidi (Jonathan) Schneblen of New York; step-children: Delores (Tom) Blankenship and Karl (Lisa) Schneider, both of Mt. Pleasant; 8 grandchildren; and 8 great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

Funeral services for Led Miller will be conducted on Saturday, December 7, 2013 at 2:00 p.m. in the chapel of Williams Funeral Home in Columbia with Rev. Bob Adair officiating. Military honors will be provided by the Herbert Griffin American Legion Post 19.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

McMinn

2012, Athens, McMinn Co., TN, Obituary

The Daily Post-Athenian, (Athens, TN) - February 1, 2012

Jonathan Arbin Watson, 81, of Athens, died Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2012.

A resident of Athens, he was preceded in death by his parents, Arbin and Maudie Watson. A beloved and lifelong member of New Zion Baptist Church, he served in various ministries throughout his life. He was a proud veteran of the U.S. Army and National Guard and retired from Athens Stove Works (WCI) after 36 years of service in management. He was known for his glowing smile, quick wit, friendly disposition and amazing strength. His charismatic personality was a joy to all who knew him and he never met a stranger. He enjoyed many hobbies and pastimes that included gospel music, farming, camping, motorcycles, clock collections and spending time with his family. He was a devoted and loving husband and father, and was the rock of his family who loved him dearly.

Survivors include his wife of 35 years, Louise Watson; one son and daughter-in-law, Stanley and Daisy Watson of Fredericksburg, Va.; two daughters and sons-in-law, Sandra and Jarrell Disspain of Etowah, and April and Randall Timko of Knoxville; eight grandchildren, Philip Watson of Athens, Justin Allen and his wife, Kristen, of Nashville, Fawna Willis and her husband, Nick, of Cleveland, Kortney Allen and her husband, Matthew Saunders, of Cleveland, Hillary Burnette and her husband, Jake, of Athens, Austin and Kendall Timko of Knoxville, and Kaela Watson of Fredericksburg, Va.; one sister and brother-in-law, Angelee and Ralph Blankenship of Englewood; one brother and sister-in-law, Denzil and Linda Watson of Athens; special in-laws, Joey and Becky Kincaid of Etowah; five great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews who fondly referred to him as "Uncle Bud."

Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Saturday in the South Chapel of Bordwine Funeral Home with Pastor Michael Coleman and the Rev. Tom Triplett officiating. Burial will follow in New Zion Cemetery.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

Ralph Lafayette Blankenship, b. 27 SEP 1927, McMinn Co., TN, m. 27 JUL 1946, McMinn Co., TN,

2012, Athens, McMinn Co., TN, Obituary

The Daily Post-Athenian, (Athens, TN) - March 26, 2012

Virgil Lee McCulloch, 91, of Athens, died Monday, March 26, 2012, at Wellington Place of Athens. A native of Meigs County, and a longtime resident of McMinn County, he was a son of the late John Nick and Mary Etta Blankenship McCulloch.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Reva Gena Newton McCulloch, on June 10, 2007; three sisters, Vera Mae Walden, Laura Belle Monroe and Prudie Inman; and three brothers, William Raymond "Bill" McCulloch Sr., the Rev. James "Jim" Franklin McCulloch and Sam McCulloch. He was a former employee of Elder Chevrolet and was a self-employed automobile mechanic for 23 years. He was a member of East Athens Baptist Church.

Survivors are nieces and nephews including Louise and the Rev. Ogle Wattenbarger of Athens, and Jane Cunningham of Anderson, S.C.

Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Tuesday in the chapel of Laycock-Hobbs Funeral Home with the Rev. Ogle Wattenbarger officiating. Burial will follow in McMinn Memory Gardens. Active pallbearers will be nephews.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

+2012, Athens, McMinn Co., TN, Obituary

The Daily Post-Athenian, (Athens, TN) - August 12, 2012

Kelly Elaine Blankenship Webb, Aug. 12, 2012. Kelly Elaine Blankenship Webb, 43 (1969), of Athens, was chosen for the heavenly choir on Sunday, Aug. 12, 2012.

A native of Bradley County and a longtime resident of McMinn County, she was a daughter of the late Charles W. Blankenship and was also preceded in death by her maternal grandparents, Dewey and Janie Byers; and her paternal grandparents, Roy and Purdie Blankenship. She was a member of the Englewood Church of God.

Survivors include her husband, Johnny Webb of Athens; two sons, Luke and Logan Webb, both of Athens; her mother, Kathleen Blankenship of Riceville; two sisters and one brother-in-law, Donna Gibson of Athens, and Sherrie and Ken Harris of Sweetwater; one brother and sister-in-law, Kenneth and Tammy Blankenship of Cleveland; and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Tuesday at Englewood Church of God with the Rev. Scott Cardin officiating. Burial will follow in Niota Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Kenneth Blankenship, Johnny Webb, Ken Harris, Randy Ashe, Grant Kelley and Jim Ellison.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

SSDI; Blankenship, Roy, 80, 07May1907 - ??Aug1987, Tellico Plains, Monroe, TN, TN-414-10-9417

SSDI; Blankenship, Prudie M., 88, 21Oct1911 - 29Nov1999, Tellico Plains, Monroe, TN, TN-415-10-9573

2013, Athens, McMinn Co., TN, Obituary

Cleveland Daily Banner (TN) - August 15, 2013

Willie Mae Hamby, 88, a lifelong resident of Athens, passed away Tuesday night, Aug. 13, 2013, at her home. She was born in Athens on Oct. 18, 1924, a daughter of the late Faddie and Josie Gregory. She was of the Christian faith. She will always be remembered for the way she loved her children and grandchildren.

In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Charles Hamby; one daughter, Wanda Wheeler; and one son, James Hamby.

She leaves behind to cherish her memory five daughters: Mary Collins, Joann Blankenship, Janice Lawson and husband, Tommy, Brenda Hamby and Glenda Hamby; one son, Eugene Hamby; 20 grandchildren; 37 great-grandchildren; and six great-great-grandchildren; and other extended family members and a host of special friends.

A celebration of her life is planned for Friday, Aug. 16, 2013, at 5 p.m. at Faith Baptist Tabernacle, 251 County Road 128, Athens, with Pastor Jeff Evans officiating.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2013, Athens, McMinn Co., TN, Obituary

Cleveland Daily Banner (TN) - December 10, 2013

Buddy Victor Maurice Whaley, 69, a resident of Athens and formerly of Cleveland, passed away Sunday, Dec. 8, 2013, at his residence. He was of the Baptist faith. He was self-employed in the upholstery business working mainly with cars. He served several years in the Army National Guard. He loved music and played bass.

He was preceded in death by his parents, James C. and Carrie Lee von Schmittou Whaley; brother, Gene Whaley and sister, Libby Whaley.

He is survived by his wife, Anita Blankenship Whaley of Athens; two children: Michelle Whaley Arnette and Misty Whaley Burcham and husband, Daniel, all of Cleveland; two stepchildren: Phillip Henderson and wife, Stephanie, of Calhoun, Ga., Nikki Bartenfield and husband, Ryan, of Dalton, Ga.; 13 grandchildren; brothers: James Whaley and wife, Betty, Gary Whaley and Mike Whaley, all of Knoxville and David Whaley and wife, Janice, of Sevierville; sisters: Linda Whaley; Mary Morgan and husband, John, and Martha Munsey and Tim, all of Knoxville; and several nieces and nephews.

The funeral will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday, Dec., 12, 2013, in the chapel of Ralph Buckner Funeral Home with Pastor Gary Sears officiating. Interment will follow in Hilcrest Memorial Gardens with James Whaley, Gary Whaley, Mike Whaley, David Whaley, Phillip Henderson, Ryan Bartenfield and David Arnette serving as pallbearers. A white dove release ceremony will conclude the service.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

+2013, Riceville, McMinn Co., TN, Obituary

https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/93541127/charles-william-blankenship

Charles William Blankenship - May 14, 1936 - July 13, 2012

Charles W. (Charlie) Blankenship, age 76, of Riceville, formerly of Tellico Plains, went home to be with the Lord 9:30 am, Friday, July 13, 2012, at Woods Memorial Hospital. Of the Church of God faith.

Preceded in death by parents, Roy & Prudie Watson Blankenship, sister, Ersie Walker.

Survivors, wife, Kathleen Ashe Blankenship, Daughters & sons-in-law, Sherrie & Ken Harris, Sweetwater, Donna Gibson, Kelly & Johnnie Webb, all of Athens, Son & daughter-in-law, Kenneth & Tammy Blankenship, Cleveland, 10 grandchildren & 11 great-grandchildren, Sisters, Rosie Miller, Ruthann Ellis, Brothers, Howard, Earl and Bill Blankenship, all of Tellico Plains, Several nieces & nephews.

Funeral 11 A.M. Monday, Biereley-Hale Chapel, Rev. Jerry Herron officiating. Interment Tellico Plains City Cemetery.

+2013, Riceville, McMinn Co., TN, Obituary

The Daily Post-Athenian, (Athens, TN) - April 15, 2013

Rev. Raymond Casteel, 70, of Riceville, died Monday, April 15, 2013, at Athens Regional Medical Center [Athens, Clarke Co., GA]. A native and resident of McMinn County all his life, he was a son of the late Wilmer Ray and Vila Jane Ditmore Casteel.

He was also preceded in death by his father-in-law and mother-in-law, James and Edith Blankenship; and one brother, Ray Newton Casteel. He was retired from Hiwassee Builders Supply and was a veteran of the U.S. Army. He had pastored Five Point Baptist Church in Decatur for 10 years and was most recently a member of Valley Road Baptist Church.

Survivors include his wife of 49 years, W. Joyce Casteel of Riceville; one brother, Don Casteel and his wife, Opal, of Athens; two sisters-in-law, Rachel Casteel of Athens, and Patti Smith and her special friend, Scottie Knox; five brothers-in-law and their spouses, Eddie and Denise Blankenship of Athens, Carroll and Marie Blankenship and Freddie and Janie Blankenship , all of Etowah, Richard and Jane Blankenship of Cleveland, and Jimmy and Linda Blankenship of Griffin, Ga.; special nieces who thought of him as a papaw, Cayci Nabors and her husband, Bradley, of Niota, and Brittany and Eric Cagle and Robin Zarnekei and her husband, Ali, all of Athens; and several other nieces, nephews, cousins and church family of Valley Road Baptist Church whom he loved endlessly.

Funeral services will be 7 p.m. Wednesday at Valley Road Baptist Church with the Rev. David Coffman and the Rev. Doug Greene officiating. Burial will be 11 a.m. Thursday in the Valley Road Baptist Church Cemetery. Active pallbearers will be Eddie Tillman, Danny Crass, Eric Cagle, Bradley Nabors, Daryl Ditmore and Tony Casteel. Honorary pallbearers will be Eddie Hazelwood, Charles Jackson, Henry Nabors, Glenn Jackson and Jerry Fain.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

Monroe

2011, Madisonville, Monroe Co., TN, Obituary

Knoxville News Sentinel (TN) - February 25, 2011

Garrett, Hazel Moses age 90, widow of Charles Garrett, of Madisonville, passed away 10:18 P.M. Wednesday, February 23, 2011 at her home surrounded by family. Member of Big Creek Baptist Church.

Survivors, children & spouses, Harold Garrett, Bill & Marty Garrett, Don & Beverly Garrett, Laverne & Ronnie Alley, Sue & Jim Ivens, Barbara & Mike Watson, Mike Garrett & Jeff Garrett, all of Madisonville, Johnny & Kaye Garrett, Maryville, Jim & Mary Ann Garrett, Jackie & Linda Garrett, all of Florida; 39 grandchildren; 51 great-grandchildren; 14 great-great-grandchildren; sister, Muriel Atkins, Madisonville; special niece, Linda Garrett Hensley; several other devoted nieces & nephews.

Preceded in death by son, Larry Gene Garrett; grandsons, Randy, Roger and Patrick Garrett; parents, O.G. (Jack) & Annie Blankenship Moses; sisters, Chassie Bruner, Gena Lee, Pat Pearson; brothers, Clarence, Clyde, Ray (Brownie) & R.L. Moses.

Funeral 8 P.M. Sunday, Biereley-Hale Chapel, Rev. Bob Creel & Rev. Gale Miller officiating. Interment 2 P.M. Monday, Chestua Methodist Cemetery.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2011, Madisonville, Monroe Co., TN, Obituary

The Daily Times, (Maryville, TN) - March 27, 2011

John McCorrmick Carson Jr., of Madisonville, passed away on Friday, March 25, 2011. He was born July 6, 1933, in Vonore.

John is preceded in death by parents, Alice Elizabeth Wright Carson and John McCorrimick Carson Sr.; brother, Robert L. Carson Sr.

He is survived by his wife, Patsy Jean Quick Carson; son, John McCorrmick Carson III; daughter, Elizabeth Alice Carson Lewis and husband Jeffrey Lee Lewis; daughter-in-law, Cynthia Giljames Carson; grandchildren, Sloan Elizabeth Lewis and John McCorrmick Carson IV; sister-in-law, Donna Quick Blankenship and husband Gilbert; special nephew, Robert L. Carson Jr. and wife Karen; special niece, Ann Carson Howell and husband William; and many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

A Memorial Service will be held at the Madisonville Presbyterian Church, 201 W. Main Street, Madisonville, on Friday, April 8, 2011, at 7:30 p.m. with Dr. Sam Haun officiating.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2012, Madisonville, Monroe Co., TN, Obituary

Knoxville News Sentinel (TN) - April 7, 2012

Jewell Dean Cardin McKee, age 73 of Madisonville, passed away 11:30 A.M. Thursday, April 5, 2012 at Ft. Sanders Regional Medical Center [Knoxville, Knox Co., TN]. Longtime member of Big Creek Baptist Church where she had served as church pianist for 56 years. Taught piano for many years. Retired after 30 years as a secretary at Madisonville Elementary School.

Survivors, husband of 53 years, Jack McKee; son and daughter-in-law, Gary and Linda McKee; daughters and sons-in-law, Katrina and Ron Cox, Leandra and Phillip Swanson, all of Madisonville; grandchildren, Jeremy and Nathan McKee, Amanda Reynolds, Kelly and Kathryn Cox, Thomas and Leah Spradlin; step granddaughters, Savannah Swanson and Harley Moser, great grandchildren, Ethan and Aidan McKee; sisters and brothers-in-law, Glenda and Gene Atkins, Madisonville, Shirley and Wally Barakat, California; brother and sister-in-law, Harold and Yvonne Cardin, Madisonville; mother-in-law, Willie Lou Blankenship McKee; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Austin and Mildred McKee, Donnie and Donna McKee, Shirley and Freddie Atkins, all of Madisonville, Betty and Donnie Roberts, Loudon; several nieces and nephews.

Preceded in death by parents, Pryor and Pauline Isbill Cardin; sister, Barbara Eldridge, and an infant brother; son-in-law, Steven Spradlin; father-in-law, Arbie James McKee.

Funeral 4:00 P.M. Sunday, Big Creek Baptist Church, Rev. Gale Miller and Rev. Steve McDonald officiating. Interment church cemetery, Rev. Jim Millsaps officiating.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

+2012, Madisonville, Monroe Co., TN, Obituary

Published in Peoria Journal Star on October 24, 2012

Pearl Hunt of Madisonville, Tenn., formerly of Peoria, passed away and entered into eternal life on Friday, Oct. 19, 2012, after a long battle with cancer. She was the daughter of James A. Hendricks and Lillie L. Gray Hendricks, born May 23, 1939.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Alvin and Lillie Gray Hendricks; sisters, Flossie Turner, Edna Shackles, Jean Rodgers and Georgia Hendricks; brothers, James, Bob, Charlie, John, J. R. and Ralph Hendricks; two infants; sister-in-law, Bonnie Hendricks; and brothers-in-law, Ozell Blankenship, Austin Rose, Floyd Craig and Shelby Turner.

She began her career with Illinois Bell/AT&T in Peoria, Ill. She married Albert F. Hunt in Peoria on March 27, 1960. Their children survive, Lewis (Anita) Hunt of Sparland, Ill., and Allison (Daniel) Presley of Madisonville, Tenn.; six grandchildren, Jennifer (Matthew) Qualls, Christopher and Michael Hunt, Joshua, Jacob and Dylan Jolley; two step grandchildren, Stephen and Stephanie Presley; as well as three great-grandchildren, Braelyn, Malachi and Taylor Jolley. She is also survived by sisters, Nell Blankenship and Lois Craig, both of Madisonville, and Mary Rose of Crossville, Tenn.; brother and sisters-in-law, Homer and Juanita Hendricks, Christine Hendricks, all of Madisonville, and Ida Bell Hendricks of Altoona, Ill.; brother-in-law, Troy Rodgers of Madisonville; numerous nieces, nephews and other family; the Lady's Group, FCE; the Stitch N Chicks; and former grandson-in-law and spouse, Joe and Aida Jolley.

Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Saturday at Vonore Baptist Church in Vonore, Tenn. The Rev. William Bell and the Rev. Dennis Cagle will be officiating. Interment will be in St. Paul's Cemetery.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

SSDI; Blankenship, James, 70, 06Sep1923 - 15May1994, Sweetwater, Monroe, TN, TN-412-24-2451

+2013, Madisonville, Monroe Co., TN, Obituary

Published in Knoxville News Sentinel on Dec. 8, 2013

Willie Blankenship McKee, age 98, of Madisonville, widow of Arbie James "Jim" McKee, passed away 12:50 a.m. Saturday, December 7, 2013, at Sweetwater Hospital, [Monroe Co., TN]. She was a member of Lakeside Baptist Church. She and her husband, Jim, ran a grocery store for many years. She loved flowers and gardening.

Survivors: daughters and sons-in-law, Betty and Donnie Roberts, Loudon, Shirley and Freddie Atkins; sons and daughters-in-law, Jack McKee, Austin and Mildred McKee, Donnie and Donna McKee, all of Madisonville; fourteen grandchildren; twenty-seven great grandchildren; three great-great grandchildren; a host of nieces and nephews.

Preceded in death by infant son, Melvin McKee; parents, John and Josephine Cabe Blankenship; daughter-in-law, Jewel McKee.

Funeral 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, Lakeside Baptist Church, Rev. Carl Croft officiating. Interment in the church Cemetery. Grandsons will serve as pallbearers.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2011, Sweetwater, Monroe Co., TN, Obituary

Knoxville News Sentinel (TN) - November 4, 2011

Nicholson, Raymond Eugene "Gene" 64 of Stalcup Lane, Sweetwater, passed away suddenly Wednesday, November 2, 2011. Gene was a veteran of the US Air Force and preceded in death by parents, Britton and Margaret Hughes Nicholson; step father, Clyde Tuck.

Survivors: sisters and brothers in law, Jo Ann and Harold Martin, Madisonville, Judy and Harlan Jenkins, Loudon, Brenda and Bruce Blankenship, Vonore; nieces and nephew and friends; special niece, Becky Smith, Madisonville.

Graveside services 2:30 p.m. Sunday Valley View Cemetery with Rev. Gene Russell officiating.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2012, Sweetwater, Monroe Co., TN, Obituary

Knoxville News Sentinel (TN) - April 2, 2012

Charles Robert Foxx, age 82, of Sweetwater, passed away on Friday, March 30, 2012. Mr. Foxx was a member and deacon of True Gospel Baptist Church of Sweetwater for many years, and retired from the U.S. Forest Service.

Preceded in death by his parents: Boyd and Edna Marshall Foxx Sr., wife: Catherine Foxx, son: Doug Foxx, brothers: Clayton, Burke, and Boyd Foxx Jr., sister: Lucille Bellamy.

Survivors include daughters and sons-in-law: Sandra and Wayne Phelps of Sweetwater, Cathy and Charley Garrett, of Madisonville; sisters: Lois Moses, of Madisonville and Alene Moser, of Sweetwater; brother: Kenny Foxx, of Louisville; grandchildren: Bridget and Tyler Blankenship, Nickie Dixon, Donna Speller, Patty Wattenbarger; great grandchildren: Hanna-Cathryn, Dusitn, Devin, Kristen, Tesha, Jamie; special friend: Mary Kirkland; and special little visitors: Blaine and Gavin Boruff; several nieces and nephews.

The family will receive friends on Monday, April 2, 2012 from 5:00 P.M. until 7:30 P.M. at Kyker Funeral Home, Sweetwater, with the funeral service to follow at 7:30 P.M. in Kyker's Chapel with Pastor Sam Loy, and Rev. Jim Henry officiating. Interment 10:00 A.M. Tuesday in the Sweetwater Memorial Park.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2012, Sweetwater, Monroe Co., TN, Obituary

The Advocate and Democrat, (Sweetwater, TN) - December 26, 2012

Ellis Leon " Dagwood" Shutt, Sr. of Sweetwater, passed away Tuesday, Dec. 25, 2012. He was a member of the Sweetwater First Assembly of God, but attended the New Harvest Worship Center. He was a retired fireman, having served with the City of Sweetwater Fire Department for many years. He was 85.

Preceded in death by: his parents, Warren and Mary Shutt; brothers, Joe Willie Shutt and John M. Shutt; sister, Hazel Holt.

Survivors include: wife of 68 years-Lou Shutt of Sweetwater; Daughter and son-in-law-Donna and Roland Malone of Sweetwater; Sons and daughters-in-law-Leon Jr. and Priscilla Shutt of Madisonville; Steve and Rita Shutt of Englewood; Grandchildren-Tonia Gabrel, Jon Gabrel, Christopher Shutt, Angie Chubb, Amanda Moore, Denise Henry, Angela Sanders, Stephanie Tallent, Vanessa Harrison, Shane Shutt and Heather Malone; Great-grandchildren-Kellie Gabrel, Braydon Gabrel, Preston Tucker, Daylan Shutt, Micha Shutt, Nicholas Shutt, Andrew Shutt, Chandra Phelps, Alyson Miller, Zephan Miller, Derrick Baker, Ace Henry, Michelle Avens, Nicolette Queen, Chelsea Roberts, Laramy Warran, Kiera Warran, Darby Queen, Malachi Roberts, Sagraya Roberts, Jayden Carroll, Landin Carroll and Maddy Blankenship ; Several nieces and nephews.

The family will receive friends on Thursday, Dec. 27, at Kyker Funeral Home, Sweetwater, from 6-8 p.m. with the funeral service to follow at in Kyker's Chapel with Rev. Larry Orr officiating. Interment will be 1 p.m., Friday in the Sweetwater Memorial Park.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

+2013, Sweetwater, Monroe Co., TN, Obituary

Knoxville News Sentinel (TN) - January 22, 2013

Alma Lou Blankenship Lewallen, 79, of Sweetwater, passed away Friday, January 18, 2013. Daughter of the late John Henry and Cora Mae Hughes Blankenship.

Survivors: Pamela Gourley, Sweetwater, Denise Lewallen, Madisonville; five grandchildren; six great grandchildren; brother, Rev. R L. Blankenship and Betty, Loudon, Jessie Loretta Caughran and David, Madisonville.

Funeral services 7:00 p.m., Wednesday, Loudon Funeral Home Chapel. Rev. Charlie Green and Rev. Ed Corbitt officiating. Interment, St. Paul's Cemetery, 11:00 a.m., Thursday.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2013, Sweetwater, Monroe Co., TN,

The Advocate and Democrat, (Sweetwater, TN) - February 5, 2013

William Frank Hamby of Sweetwater, passed away at 2:09 a.m., Monday, Feb. 4, at Sweetwater Hospital. He was a member of Clifton Baptist Church. He was 70.

Preceded in death by: parents, William Arthur and Minnie Viola Russell Hamby.

Survivors include: wife of 51 years-Brenda J. Hamby; Daughter and son-in-law-Becky Hamby- Blankenship and Kelly Blankenship of Loudon; Sons and daughter-in-law-Bobby E. and Connie Hamby; and Hunter L. Hamby, of Sweetwater; Grandchildren-Ashley LaRue Helton, Scott Hamby, Leslie Ellison, Bethany Bryant, Adam Worley and Brittany Whitaker; Nine great-grandchildren; Sisters and brothers-in-law-Susie and Willie Click of Maryville, Bernice McLemore of Madisonville; Bernalee Earl True of Maryville; and Edna Franklin of Vonore; Brothers and sisters-in-law-Earl and Anita Hamby of Vonore; and Connie and Helen Hamby; Nephews-Ronnie, David and Robert McLemore, all of Madisonville; Several other nieces and nephews;

Funeral services will be 8 p.m., Tuesday, in Biereley-Hale Chapel, with Rev. Jim Stakely and Rev. Michael McLemore officiating. Interment will be 11 a.m., Wednesday, in Hopewell Springs Cemetery.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2011, Vonore, Monroe Co., TN, Obituary

The Daily Times, (Maryville, TN) - September 12, 2011

Linda Kay Houston Fields, age 68, of Vonore, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, September 10, 2011, at Blount Memorial Hospital. Her life's passion was her husband, sons and grandchildren. Member of Vonore Baptist Church.

Preceded in death by parents William and Agnes (Snooks) Houston, father-in-law Richard Fields, brother Paul Houston and sister Mabel Blankenship.

Survivors: loving husband of 47 years, Ronald Lee Fields; sons and daughters-in-law, Mike and Missi Fields, Tom and Crystal Fields, Tim and Lisa Fields; grandchildren, Robert, Parker, Austin, Pearson, Alex, Ryan and Madi; mother-in-law, Mable Fields; sister-in-law, Joyce Dodd; many nieces, nephews and cousins including Cheri (Scott) Elrod, Stacy Hayes, Dickie Blankenship, Tommy Blankenship, Bruce Blankenship, Doug Blankenship, Joey Blankenship, Lori Blankenship, and Becky Haney.

Graveside service and interment 2:30 p.m. Monday, Vonore Baptist Cemetery, Randy Thompson and Rev. Dennis Cagle officiating.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

+2013, Vonore, Monroe Co., TN, Obituary

Knoxville News Sentinel (TN) - April 15, 2013

Anna Mae Carey, age 88, of Vonore, widow of Howard Carey, passed away 11:05 a.m. Saturday, April 13, 2013 at Kindred Transitional Care Center [Maryville, Blount Co., TN]. She was a member of Vonore Baptist Church and was a loving mother. Daughter of the late William and Anna Blankenship.

Survivors: daughter and son-in-law, Rita and J. Roy Collins, Maryville; sons and daughters-in-law, Bill and Betty Carey, Madisonville, Dave Carey, Knoxville, Cookie Carey, of Maryville; 6 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; sister, Reva Devaughan, Texas; special friends, Bob Campbell, Jody Persino, Knoxville.

Preceded in death by son, Kenny Carey, grandchildren Jodi Carey, Wayne Carey; 4 sisters, 2 brothers.

Funeral 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, Vonore Baptist Church, Rev. Tony Collins, Rev. Dennis Cagle officiating. Interment in church cemetery.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

Tennessee, State Marriage Index, 1780-2002; https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/VN66-F8Y

Anna Mae Blankenship 18 Sep 1941, Monroe, Co., TN to Howard Cary

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

Blankenship, Rosa M. 65, 07Dec1945 - 11Aug2011, Vonore, Monroe, TN, TN-408-76-5340

Montgomery

2010, Clarksville, Montgomery Co., TN, Obituary

http://obitsforlife.com/obituary/359664/OBrien-Ann.php

Ann Thelma O'Brien, 77, Clarksville, died Sunday, January 3, 2010, at Blanchfield Army Community Hospital, Fort Campbell. The funeral will be held at 11 a.m. Friday at McReynolds-Nave & Larson Chapel with Rev. B.J. Brack officiating. Burial will be in Resthaven Memorial Gardens.

Mrs. O'Brien was born December 29, 1932 in Queens, NY and was preceded in death by her parents, John and Karen Peterson Carlsen; and her husband, George H. O'Brien. She was retired from Civil Service and was a member of New Providence United Methodist Church, a 44 year member and past president of American Legion Aux. Unit 233, lifetime member of the VFW Aux. and past president of the WK&T Aux.

Survivors include her son, Ramond O'Brien, Clarksville; daughter, Pamela Blankenship, Clarksville; grandson, Christopher Blankenship; brother, Arnold Samuelsen, Elizabeth, NJ.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

+2011, Clarksville, Montgomery Co., TN, Obituary

http://obitsforlife.com/obituary/360029/Tanner-Arthur.php

Mr. Arthur Thomas Tanner died Tuesday, March 15th, 2011, he was born October 26, 1908 in Dickson County, TN. son of the late William Tanner and Minnie Blankenship Tanner he was preceded in death by his wife Sarah Chapman Tanner.

Funeral service will be 11am Friday at Erin Church of God of Prophecy with Bro. Greg Thompson, Bro. Richard Neal, Bro. David Steppee, Bro. Sammie Allen officiating. Grandsons will serve as pallbearers. He was a member of Erin Church of God of Prophecy.

Survivors include 6 daughters Donna (Orra) Shelden of McEwen, Tn. Nina (Jean) Galland of Erin,Tn. Doris (Verlon) Thompson of Conway,Ar. Linda (Paul) Carothers of Crossville, Tn. Martha (Raymond) Pulley of Erin,Tn. Lois (Glenn) Cryer of Stewart, Tn. 22 grandchildren, 34 great grandchildren 10 great great grandchildren.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2013, Clarksville, Montgomery Co., TN, Obituary

Published in The Leaf Chronicle on April 9, 2013

Irene Scholl Arnold, passed away on Saturday, April 6, 2013 at her residence. She was born in Deckenbach (Hesse) Germany on September 9, 1939 to the late Emil and Emilie (Friedrich) Scholl. She met her husband, Dean Arnold, in Frankfurt, Germany and they married in December of 1960 in Basil, Switzerland.

She is survived by her sister, Meta Margolf (Karl); brother, Armin Scholl (Katherine); husband, Dean Arnold; two children, Cheryl Blankenship (Philip) and Wayne Arnold (Lara); ten grandchildren, Lynn Pedersen (John), Rose Blankenship, Kelli Faerber (Thomas), Katherine Horne (Michael), Elizabeth Plantiko (Nicolas), Reed Jaracz, Avery Jaracz, Aaron Blankenship, Lucinda Arnold and Olivia Arnold; and six great-grandchildren, Jonathon Correa, Zachary Faerber, Isabel Horne, Noah Pedersen, Layla Plantiko and Elliot Pedersen.

A Celebration of Life will be held on Wednesday, April 10, 2013 at 2 p.m., at Neal-Tarpley-Parchman Chapel, with Pastor Terrell Marcom officiating. Burial will be in Sango Cemetery.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2013, Clarksville, Montgomery Co., TN, Obituary

Published in The Leaf Chronicle on June 14, 2013

SFC (Retired) William Lee Hedges, age 73, passed away Wednesday, June 12, 2013 at his home in Clarksville.

A Celebration of his life will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, June 17, 2013 at the chapel of McReynolds-Nave & Larson Funeral Home, with Pastor Scott Ezell officiating. Burial will follow in Resthaven Memorial Gardens. Full military honors will be rendered.

William entered this life on February 29, 1940 in New Middletown, IN, son of the late Paul and Kathleen Flanigan Hedges. He was a U.S. Army retiree, having honorably served his country in Vietnam. William's military career took him to many locales abroad, and his duty stations included those in Germany, Korea, Panama, and Vietnam. William was a recipient of numerous citations and campaign ribbons, and include the Purple Heart, Bronze Star with Cluster, EIB, CIB, and Good Conduct Medals. Following his Army career, William worked as a Residential Maintenance and Property Manager in the rental business.

In addition to his parents, William was preceded in death by a brother, James Hedges.

Survivors include his children, Hermisenda (Shinda) Recio of Texas, Tony Corrales of California, Billy Hobson of West Virginia and Joey Wirtz of Florida; sisters, Lois May Blankenship and Mary Ellen Stroud, both of Indiana, and Linda Sue Yack of Georgia; and sister-in-law, Florence Hedges of Indiana. He was the proud grandfather of seven.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

+2013, Clarksville, Montgomery Co., TN, Death

Published in The Leaf Chronicle on Oct. 17, 2013

Allen Scott Blankenship, 47, Clarksville, TN, died 10-15-2013.

Arrangements: McReynolds-Nave & Larson Funeral Home.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

+2013, Clarksville, Montgomery Co., TN, Death

http://www.obitsforlife.com/obituary/788822/Blankenship-Allen-Scott.php

Allen Scott Blankenship, age 47, of Clarksville, passed away Tuesday, October 15, 2013 in Hopkinsville, [Christian Co.] Kentucky.

A Celebration of Life will be held at 1 p.m. Monday, October 21, 2013 at the chapel of McReynolds-Nave & Larson Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Greenwood Cemetery.

Scott entered this life on March 10, 1966 in Grangeville, Idaho. He was a former manager of Captain D's and then Sam's Club and was a loving son, father, and brother.

Survivors include his mother, Nancy Bridges and his father, Leroy Blankenship and his wife Sandy; children, Christopher Blankenship and Kayleiana Johnson Blankenship; siblings, Jeff Blankenship, Dwane Blankenship, Wendy Meyer, Valarie Stovall, and Tyler Matzke. He is also survived by his grandmother Louise Senn.

2013, Clarksville, Montgomery Co., TN, Obituary

Published in The Leaf Chronicle from Oct. 19 to Oct. 21, 2013

Allen Scott Blankenship, age 47 of Clarksville, passed away Tuesday, October 15, 2013 in Hopkinsville, [Christian Co.] Kentucky.

A Celebration of Life will be held at 1 p.m. Monday, October 21, 2013 at the chapel of McReynolds-Nave & Larson Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Greenwood Cemetery.

Scott entered this life on March 10, 1966 in Grangeville, Idaho. He was a former manager of Captain D's and then Sam's Club, and was a loving son, father, and brother.

Survivors include his mother, Nancy Bridges and his father, Leroy Blankenship and his wife Sandy; children, Christopher Blankenship and Kayleiana Johnson Blankenship; siblings, Jeff Blankenship, Dwane Blankenship, Wendy Meyer, Valarie Stovall, and Tyler Matzke. He is also survived by his grandmother, Louise Senn.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

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

Blankenship, Michael E. 51, 21Nov1958 - 15Feb2010, Clarksville, Montgomery, TN, KY-403-92-2567

Morgan

2013, Coalfield, Morgan Co., TN, Obituary

The Oak Ridger, (TN) - October 25, 2013

Charles Gregory "Greg" Burnette, age 42, a resident of Coalfield, passed away, Wednesday, Oct. 23, 2013, at the Methodist Medical Center of Oak Ridge, [Anderson Co.], Tenn. Greg was born on Sept. 6, 1971, in Oak Ridge, Tenn. He was a car enthusiast and also enjoyed fishing and drag racing.

He was preceded in death by his father, Fred Burnette; an infant brother, Terry Wayne Burnette; and by an older brother, Bobby Ray Burnette Sr.

Greg is survived by his mother, Nina Burnette; his wife, Elizabeth "Liz" Burnette; a son, Harley Neikrik, all of Coalfield; sisters, Judy Pratt and husband, Horach, of Clinton, Susie Rhodey and husband, Randy, of Oak Ridge, and Sherie Mullins and husband, Bradley, of Coalfield; nephews, Michael Pratt of Clinton, Bobby Ray Burnette Jr. of Oliver Springs, Randall Rhodey of Oak Ridge, and very special nephew, Brandon "Bandit" Mc-Kamey of Coalfield; nieces, Michelle Davis and husband, Leroy, of Clinton, Dalene Brown of Oliver Springs, Shine Roberts and husband, Bryan, of Clinton, Nikki Russell and husband, Tommy, of Oak Ridge, and very special niece, Bella Mullins of Coalfield. He also had several great - nieces and-nephews. He is also survived by a sister-in-law, Vicki Burnette of Coalfield; uncles, Jesse "Greazy" Blankenship and Dwight Blankenship; and by aunts, Carol Blankenship, Viola Rollins and Brenda Gibson and husband, David.

The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 26, 2013, at Sharp Funeral Home. The funeral will follow at 8 p.m. in the funeral home chapel with Pastor Dewey Brown and Pastor Garvan Walls officiating. Burial and graveside services will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 27, 2013, at the Oliver Springs Cemetery.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2011, Lancing, Morgan Co., TN, Obituary

Herald-Citizen (Cookeville, TN) - August 29, 2011

Wartburg -- Funeral services for Bernice G. Hayley, 78, of Lancing, will be held at 1 p.m. (EDT) on Tuesday Aug. 30, from the chapel of Schubert Funeral Home. Interment will follow in Mt. Hope Cemetery in Deer Lodge.

Ms. Hayley passed away Saturday, Aug. 27, 2011, in NHC Healthcare of Cookeville. She was born Aug. 22, 1933, in Deer Lodge to the late Charlie and Laura Olmstead. Ms. Hayley was a homemaker until 1976, when she became the director of Humpty Dumpty Day Care until her retirement in 1995.

Her family includes a son and daughter-in-law, Roger and Joy Hayley of Elizabethton; a daughter and son-in-law, Rhonda and Cecil Essex of Cookeville; her grandchildren, Leah and Andy Kelly, Candi and Seth Blankenship of Marion, N.C., Beth and Charles Pittman of Old Fort, N.C., Lauren Essex and fiance Mark Apple and Andrew Essex of Cookeville; five great-grandchildren, Adara, Andriana and Andrew Kelly, Kalli Blankenship and Hunter Pittman; two sisters, Dorene Hayley of Taylor, Mich., and Lucille Smarsh of Pontiac, Mich.; a special friend, Tammy Lee of Cookeville; and a host of nieces and nephews.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, William Theodore Hayley (whom she married April 11, 1953); a sister, Charlene Stawski; a brother, Clayton Olmstead; and a grandchild, Amy Essex.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

Maury

+2013, Columbia, Maury Co., TN, Obituary

The Daily Herald, (Columbia, TN) - March 28, 2013

Mrs. Juanita "Snookie" Faye Anderson Brown, 73, resident of Carpenter Bridge Road, died Tuesday, March 26, 2013 at Alive Hospice at St. Thomas.

Funeral services will be conducted Friday at 2:00 p.m. at Oakes & Nichols Funeral Home with Everett Campbell officiating. Burial will follow in Brown Cemetery on Hardison Mill Road. Pallbearers will be Jeremy Brown, Kevin Brown, Kyle Brown, Declan Ray, Keith McMahan, Kyle McMahan, Darrell Blankenship and Brian Wilson.

The Maury County native was the daughter of the late B. Tillman Anderson and Shellie Blankenship Anderson.

On June 3, 1955 she married Billy M. Brown who survives. Together they raised cattle which Mrs. Brown had a passion for, and on her softer side she tended her rose garden and loved her Lady Commodore basketball team. Everyone loved her fried pies. She spent her free time going to yard sales and antiquing. Mrs. Brown was a member of New Lasea Church of Christ and had taught Sunday School previously at Sharp's Corner Church of Christ.

Survivors in addition to her husband include her daughter, Becky (Anthony) Ray of Columbia; sons, Chris (Darlene) Brown of Sugar Tree, TN, Kent (Dee) Brown of Bath Springs, TN; sister, Bonnie McMahan of Mulberry, Florida; grandsons, Kevin (Amy) Brown of Nashville, Kyle (Courtney) Brown of Murfreesboro, Jeremy (Kristy) Brown of Paragould, Arkansas, Declan Ray of Columbia; granddaughters, Jessica (Darrell) Blankenship of Lexington, Jaclyn Sam (Brian) Wilson of Lakeland, Florida; thirteen great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by a brother, Lloyd Anderson and a brother-in-law, Bobby McMahan.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

Tennessee, State Marriage Index, 1780-2002

Shelly Jean Anderson married George A Vandiver on 03 Sep 1959 in Maury Co., TN.

2013, Columbia, Maury Co., TN, Obituary

The Daily Herald, (Columbia, TN) - March 29, 2013

Teddy Eugene "Ted" Lindsey, 88, retired salesman for Porter-Walker Company with over thirty years service, died Wednesday, March 27, 2013 at his residence on Woods Drive. Born in Hickman County, he was the son of the late Frank Lindsey and Fannie Carolyn Blankenship Lindsey.

A Prayer Service will be Saturday at 3:00 p.m. at Oakes & Nichols Funeral Home with Roger Riddle officiating. The Riddle-Williams Sunday School Class will serve as honorary pallbearers. Private family interment will be in Polk Memorial Gardens with military honors provided by Herbert Griffin American Legion Post #19.

After enlisting in the U. S. Army during World War II, he graduated from airplane mechanic school and received engine specialist training for B-29 Bombers. He was assigned to duty on the island of Guam in the Pacific Theatre of Operation and attained the rank of Sergeant. For a number of years, he was a self-employed licensed electrician. He was a member of Graymere Church of Christ and the Riddle-Williams Sunday School Class and Herbert Griffin American Legion Post #19. Mr. Lindsey enjoyed farming and gardening for many years at his former home on the Old Williamsport Pike.

Survivors include his wife of sixty-six years, Virgina Curtis Lindsey, whom he married September 25, 1946; daughters, Vicky (Jeff) Waldbeser of Chicago, Illinois and Tonnya (Tom) Lucas of Columbia; brother, Claudie Lindsey of Columbia; grandchildren, Josh (Christine) Waldbeser of Chicago, Whisey Taylor of Columbia and Heather (Tyler) Adkerson of Chicago; great-granddaughter, Reese Olivia Adkerson of Chicago; sisters-in-law, Mary (Sam) Moore of Plano, Texas, Lucille Cherry of Clarksville, Martha (Roy) Enoch of Denton, Texas, and Faye (Ned) Pollard of Columbia; numerous nieces and nephews and great-nieces and great-nephews.

He was preceded in death by sisters, Lois Young, Bertie Bibb, Thelma Lindsey, Catherine Lindsey, and Doris Church; and brothers, Paul Lindsey, Leon Lindsey, Hubert Lindsey, Elmer Lindsey, Wallace Lindsey, Clyde Lindsey, Robert Lindsey, and Calvin Lindsey.

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2013, Columbia, Maury Co., TN, Obituary

The Daily Herald, (Columbia, TN) - May 24, 2013

Mrs. Jessie Belle Moody Young, 78, died Wednesday, May 22, 2013, at her residence.

A graveside service will be held Friday at 11:00 A.M. at Polk Memorial Gardens. The family will visit with friends Friday from 3:00 – 6:00 P.M. at Oakes & Nichols Funeral Home concluding with a celebration of her rest in peace at 6:00 P.M.

She was the daughter of the late Jesse Moody and Levader Johns Moody of Summertown. She was a graduate of Columbia Central High School and Columbia Business College. She dressed many children at the Jack and Jill Shop of Columbia and then went to work at the Tennessee Farm Bureau. She retired to be a stay at home mom and to care for her grandchildren and aging relatives.

Survivors include her daughters, Karen Dobbs Albert of Nashville and Vanessa Colley of Columbia; five grandchildren, Brittany Dobbs, Hayley Dobbs, Tom Colley, Samantha Colley, and Emmy Colley; and sister, Lola Blankenship of Ethridge.

She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Fred Young, sisters, Dell Coningham of Pulaski, Barbara Bradbary of Lawrenceburg, and brother, Ulysses Moody of Lawrenceburg.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2013, Columbia, Maury Co., TN, Obituary

The Daily Herald, (Columbia, TN) - December 10, 2013

Brittney Lynn Blankenship, age 16, passed away into the arms of Jesus on Sunday, December 8, 2013 while surrounded by her family. Brittney was the daughter of Mary Ann Lovett Blankenship and Timmy Gray, both of Mt. Pleasant, and of the late Daniel Blankenship and was born on April 28, 1997 in Columbia, Tennessee.

Brittney loved all kinds of music, having very eclectic taste. She also enjoyed swimming very much. She loved shopping – she wanted to go shopping with anyone who was going and never passed up an opportunity. Additionally, she loved horses whether riding or just spending time watching them.

In addition to her loving mom and dad, she is survived by her grandparents: Alleene Lovett, Betty Gray and Donald Blankenship , Sr.; siblings: Christina Blankenship , Terry (Charity) Lovett, Dewayne (Breanna) Gray and Robert (Tiffany) Blankenship ; nieces: Kali Lovett and Shelbie Gray; nephews: Gage Lovett, Ryan Gray, Carson Gray, Daniel Archer and Thomas Blankenship ; aunts and uncles: Donna (Eric) Puckett, Patricia (Tilden) Workman, Kenny (Kathy) Lovett, John Lovett, Anthony Gray, Bobby (Regina) Gray, and Donald (Nancy) Blankenship of Prattville, AL. and cousins: Lori Lovett, Audrey Lovett, Eric (Jessica) Lovett, Kaitlyn Lovett, Allison Lovett and Hailey Lovett.

In addition to her father, she is preceded in death by her grandparents: Rufus Lovett and James Gray and uncle: David Blankenship of Virginia.

Funeral services for Brittney will be held on Thursday, December 12, 2013 at 2:00 p.m. at Williams Funeral Home in Mt. Pleasant with Jeff Foster and Tony Curtis officiating. Burial will follow at Polk Memorial Gardens. Brian Gray, Phil Counts, Patrick Gray, Brennan Dugger, John Puckett, Derek Gray and Buddy Odom will serve as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers will be Gage Lovett, Ryan Gray, Carson Gray and Brittney's extended family Pam Holland, Brenda Malugin, Lori Adams and the Caris Healthcare Team.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

Overton

2011, Rickman, Overton Co., TN, Obituary

Herald-Citizen (Cookeville, TN) - January 12, 2011

Funeral services for Margaret Naomi Phipps, 79, of Rickman, will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, Jan. 13, from the chapel of Goff Funeral Home. Interment will follow in Wilson Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 5-8 p.m. today, Wednesday, Jan. 12, at the funeral home.

Mrs. Phipps passed away on Monday, Jan. 10, 2011, in the Overton County Nursing Home. She was born Sept. 23, 1931, in Wilder to the late Luther Clarence and Claudia Mae Parks Patton. Mrs. Phipps was a member of Rickman Free Will Baptist Church, a retired factory worker and a homemaker.

Her family includes two sons and daughters-in-law, Billie Gene and Reba Phipps of Rickman and Ted and Dawn Phipps of Jackson; three grandchildren, Bill Phipps of Livingston, Tiffany Cervantes of Garden City, Mich., and Jason Phipps of Spring Hill; four great-grandchildren; a sister, Mary Ann Blankenship of Livingston; and two brothers, Charlie and Bill Patton, both of Clinton.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 62 years, Herman O. Phipps (who died July 24, 2009); three children, Richard, Carol Ann and Ropy V. Phipps; a sister, Clara Mae Hensley; and two brothers, Earl and Clarence Patton.

Rev. Eugene McCowan will officiate at the services.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

Polk

2012, Benton, Polk Co., TN, Obituary

Cleveland Daily Banner (TN) - June 15, 2012

Veronica Kaye Steelman, 61, of Benton, a beloved mother and grandmother, passed away Thursday, June 14, 2012, at her home. She was a member of First Baptist Church of Benton. She was the daughter of the late George and Lorene Green.

She was also preceded in death by her brother, Joe Green.

She is survived by her daughter, Stephanie Bates and son-in-law, Brad Bates; her grandchildren: Braxton and Maggie Bates; her brothers: Bill and S.N. Green; her sisters: Marylin Chestnutt, Sue Ledford, Yvonne Nichols, Patsy Blankenship, Emily Cummings and Nell Edwards.

A graveside service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at the Boanerges Baptist Church Cemetery with David Adams, Len Bell, Mark Cummings, Kim Ledford, Willie Ledford and Denny Stafford serving as pallbearers.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2013, Benton, Polk Co., TN, Obituary

Cleveland Daily Banner (TN) - November 7, 2013

Lula Gaynell Pritchard Reynolds, 79, of Benton, passed away Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2013, in a local health care facility. She was a retired seamstress. She was a member of Zion Baptist Church. She enjoyed painting.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Carl and Alice Henson Taylor; husbands, Ralph Pritchard and Tommy Reynolds; great-grandchild, Porsha Ellison; and several brothers and sisters.

Survivors include her children: David Pritchard, Linda Cross and Janice Finley and husband, Darrell; grandchildren: Tammy Blankenship and husband, Kenneth, Brian Ellison and wife, Maria, Donna Stewart and husband, Brian, and Christy Swafford and husband, Victor; great-grandchildren: Lindsay Pack, Cheyenne Ayers, Taylor Ayers, Charlie Blankenship, Bryce Stewart, Sidney Ellison and Brian Ellison Jr.; brother, John Taylor; sister, Pearl Bishop; and several nieces and nephews.

The funeral will be held at 7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 8, 2013, in the chapel of Higgins Funeral Home with the Rev. Lee Ingram officiating. Interment will be 1 p.m. Saturday in Zion Baptist Church Cemetery. A white dove release ceremony will conclude the service.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2010, Old Fort, Polk Co., TN, Obituary

http://chattanoogan.com/articles/article_182767.asp

Marie Ensley Blankenship, 84, of Old Fort, died on Wednesday, Aug. 25, 2010 at her home. She was the daughter of the late Newt Ensley and Ida Chastain Ensley; and was also preceded in death by her husband, J.V. Blankenship; a grandson, Brian Dills; her brothers, Will Ensley, Clyde Ensley, Clint Ensley, J.N. Ensley, Woodrow Ensley, Bud Ensley, Sam Ensley and his wife Beulah and Harlan Ensley and his wife Ellen; and her sisters, Nellie Stone and her husband Frank, Grace Meece and her husband Henry and Martha Stephenson and her husband Frank. She was a member of Hampton Drive Baptist Church.

She is survived by one daughter, Louise Dills and her husband Steve of Old Fort; one granddaughter, Brandi Bowman and her husband Shane of Old Fort; very special four year old boy, Colton Davenport; sisters-in-law, Winnie Ensley of Cleveland, Helen Ensley of Charleston and Katherine Ensley of Cleveland; and several nieces and nephews.

A Remembrance of Life Service will be conducted at 1 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 28 at Jim Rush Funeral Homes, Wildwood Avenue Chapel with Reverend Johnny Townsend, Reverend Sammy Blankenship and Reverend Earnest Ensley officiating. Interment will follow in Hilcrest Memorial Gardens with Kenny Green, Ralph Ensley, James Townsend, Scottie Allman, Stacy Frazier and Stacy Mashburn serving as pallbearers.

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+2012, Old Fort, Polk Co., TN, Death

Cleveland Daily Banner (TN) - February 16, 2012

Harold "Ray" Blankenship, 66, of Old Fort, died Wednesday, February 15, 2012, in an Athens health care facility.

Survivors and funeral arrangements will be announced by Companion Funeral & Cremation Services.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

+2012, Old Fort, Polk Co., TN, Death

http://www.companionfunerals.com/obituaries/179-memorial25-sp-1206301957

Ray “Harold” Blankenship, 66 a resident of Old Fort, TN passed into the arms of Jesus on Wednesday, February 15, 2012 with a smile of radiance on his face. Harold had suffered for the last several years from complication from a stroke. Harold was born on November 18, 1945 in Ducktown, TN a son of the late Ray Dillon Blankenship. Harold served his country in the United States Navy for seven years and received the National Defense Service Medal and also the Vietnam Defense Service Medal. Harold was of the Baptist faith. In addition to his father

Harold is preceded in death by one brother Gerold Blankenship.

Harold leaves behind to cherish his memory, his mother Odessa Blankenship of Old Fort, three sisters Joann Kaylor of Cleveland, TN, Patsy Blankenship and Carolyn Coalson both of Old Fort, two brothers Bruce Blankenship and Larry Blankenship both of Old Fort, four nephews, four nieces, five great nephews, four great nieces, and a host of other extended family and friends.

A funeral service is planned for Saturday, February 18, 2012 at 3:00 PM at the Blue Ridge Temple Baptist Church located at 1057 Swan Road, Old Fort, TN 37362 with Mr. Johnny Sosebee officiating. A private interment will follow in the Dill Cemetery with Dillon Kaylor, Jeremy Jordan, Heath Jordan, Jeff Shoemaker, Scott Powell, Eddie Blankenship and Marty Blankenship serving as pallbearers. Colton Ray Kaylor will serve as an Honorary Pallbearer.

+2013, Old Fort, Polk Co., TN, Death

Cleveland Daily Banner (TN) - August 2, 2013

Odesaline Blankenship, 85, of Old Fort, died this morning, Aug. 2, 2013, at her home.

Survivors and funeral arrangements will be announced by Companion Funeral & Cremation Service.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

+2013, Old Fort, Polk Co., TN, Obituary

http://www.chattanoogan.com/2013/8/3/256281/Blankenship-Odessaline-Price-Old-Fort.aspx

Odessaline Price Blankenship, 85, of Old Fort, TN, died on Friday morning, August 2, 2013 at her home surrounded by her family. She was born in Turtletown, TN on April 2, 1928, a daughter of the late Charlie and Pauline Price.

Odessaline was of the Baptist faith and a member of the Blue Ridge Temple Baptist Church in Old Fort, TN. She was retired from the South Polk Elementary school where she was loved and adored by the students. She enjoyed gardening and growing flowers in her past time.

In addition to her parents, Odessaline was preceded in death by her husband, Ray Dillion; and two sons, Harold Blankenship and Gerald Blankenship.

Odessaline is survived by three daughters, Joann Blankenship Kaylor of Cleveland, Carolyn Blankenship of Benton and Patsy Blankenship of Old Fort; two sons, Larry Blankenship of Ocoee and Bruce Blankenship of Old Fort; four sisters, Margaret Morrow of Blue Ridge, GA, Geneva Hyatt of Farner, TN, Jeanette Woods of Mineral Bluff, GA and Annette Taylor of Murphy, NC; one brother, Charles “Sonny” Price of Carthage, TN; eight grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and numerous extended family members, church family members and friends.

A celebration of her life is planned for 8 p.m. on Monday, August 5 at the Blue Ridge Temple Baptist Church located at 1011 Swan Road in Old Fort, TN with the Reverend Jimmy Parm officiating. The interment and committal service will take place on Tuesday, August 6 in the Dill Cemetery in Old Fort, TN at 11 a.m. with Shon Kaylor, Jeremy Jordan, Heath Jordan, Dillon Kaylor and Jeff Shoemaker serving as pallbearers.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

SSDI: Blankenship, Ray D., 70, 09Dec1926 - 05Nov1997, Oldfort, Polk, TN, TN-408-34-0088

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

Blankenship, Marie L. 84, 08Aug1926 - 25Aug2010, Oldfort, Polk, TN, TN-409-44-6151

Putnam

2012, Baxter, Putnam Co., TN, Obituary

Herald-Citizen (Cookeville, TN) - September 27, 2012

Funeral services for Jerry Richard Reeves, 66, of Baxter, will be held at 1 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 28, from the Cookeville Chapel of Hooper-Huddleston & Horner Funeral Home. Interment will follow in Browns Mill Cemetery. Pallbearers will be family and friends. Rev. Tim Beaty will officiate at the services.

Mr. Reeves died suddenly on Tuesday, Sept. 25, 2012, at his home. He was born Sept. 17, 1946, in Nashville to the late James Richard Reeves and Ola Corrine Cofer Reeves. Mr. Reeves was a retired truck driver.

His family includes a son, Billy Reeves of Cookeville; three brothers and a sister-in-law, James and Judy Reeves of Lebanon, John Reeves of Lebanon and David Reeves of Clarksville; two sisters and a brother-in-law, Judy and Gary Minchey of Mt Juliet and Shirley Warner of Louisville, Ky.; and a granddaughter and her husband, Christy and Daniel Blankenship of Sparta.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Paunie Williams Reeves, and a sister, Sandra Hamn.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2011, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN, Obituary

Herald-Citizen (Cookeville, TN) - September 10, 2011

Funeral services for Jimmy Ray McCloud, 49, of Cookeville, will be held at 1 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 12, from the chapel of Whitson Funeral Home. Burial will be in Sand Springs Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Thomas Allen McCloud, Jason Holloway, Alex Thompson, Jerry Tollett, Adam Blankenship, Chuck Conaster and Jack McCloud. Bros. Eugene McCowan and Jeremy Norris will officiate at the services.

Mr. McCloud died Friday, Sept. 9, 2011, in Livingston Regional Hospital. He was born Oct. 19, 1962, in Putnam County to Naomi McCloud of Cookeville and the late Comer A. McCloud. Mr. McCloud was a self-employed carpenter.

In addition to his mother, his family includes two sons, Thomas Allen McCloud of Cookeville and Jimmy Adam Blankenship of Rickman; two daughters, Naomi Renae McCloud of Cookeville and Jamie Michele Blankenship of Cookeville; the mother of his children, Susan Blankenship of Cookeville; two brothers and sisters-in-law, Comer and Christy McCloud of Rickman and James and Linda McCloud of Cookeville; four sisters and brothers-in-law, Estelle and Paul C. Secord and Reba and Charles Konaser, all of Rickman, and Martha and Mike Holloway and Margaret McCloud, all of Cookeville; grandchildren, Trevor Dotson, Jaylyn Sargent, Tiffany Blankenship , Savannah Herley, Jr. Herley, Dewayne Green, James Blankenship and Beulah Green; and many nieces, nephews and friends.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2012, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN, Obituary

Herald-Citizen (Cookeville, TN) - September 19, 2012

Funeral services for Peggie Fay Thompson, 81, of Cookeville, will be held at 7 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 20, at Crest Lawn Funeral Home. Easter Star Services will follow the funeral services. Burial will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, Sept. 21, at Friendship Cemetery in Hartsville.

Mrs. Thompson passed away peacefully Tuesday, Sept. 18, 2012, at Cookeville Regional Medical Center. She was born Oct. 1, 1930, in Westmoreland to the late Faye (Davis) and Joe H Turner. Mrs. Thompson worked with Food Service at Tennessee Tech University for more than 20 years before her retirement. She was of the Methodist faith. She was a devoted, loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend.

Her family includes her husband of 61 years, William Douglas Thompson of Cookeville; three daughters and two sons-in-law, Donna Faye and Larry Treadway of White House, Mary Lou Thompson of Cookeville and Julia Ann and Charles Hensley of Mt. Juliet; a son and daughter-in-law, Joe Douglas and Kelli Thompson of Lake City; four granddaughters and their spouses, Natalie Fay and Marcy Mudd of Shelbyville, Ky., Audrey Jo and Jason Blankenship of Castalian Springs, Danielle Treadway of Brownsville, Ky., and Courtney and Brandon Carnahan of Mt. Juliet; two sisters and brothers-in-law, Phoebe May and Roy Dycus of Red Boiling Springs and Sally and Charles Loftis of Hendersonville; a brother and sister-in-law, Steve and Helen Turner of Sufford, England; five great grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

In addition to her parents, Mrs. Thompson was preceded in death by a sister, Gerry Taylor.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2013, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN, Obituary

Published in Charleston Post & Courier on October 1, 2013

Lois Joan Garvin Keene Langston, 68, went home to be with her Lord on September 27, 2013, in Cookeville, Tennessee. Joan was born January 30, 1945, in Charleston, South Carolina, the daughter of James E. Garvin, Sr. and Blanche Parish Blankenship. She retired from the Berkeley County School District as a teacher's aide for exceptional children. Joan was a dedicated Christian who loved the Lord with her whole heart and soul.

She is survived by her husband James Thomas Langston, mother Blanche Blankenship, and her beloved step-father Terry Blankenship. In addition, she is survived by her four daughters: Teri Blanche Drage, Helen Elizabeth Waugh, Jamie Paulette Duck (Alan) and Nan-Marie Grace Langston. Two sisters: Ellie Harr (Vernon) Marti Tittle (George) four grandchildren whom she dearly loved: Sohn Woods, Heather Duck, Joshua Duck and Robert Waugh. She is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews and great-nieces and nephews, all of whom absolutely adored her.

She is preceded in death by her father, James E. Garvin, Sr., her first husband Norman C. Keene, and her dear brother James E. Garvin, Jr.

Joan loved to take long walks in the country, work crossword puzzles and make magnolia flowers out of balloons. She also loved teaching any child that needed her help. Always with a smile on her face, she was loved by everyone who knew her. She will be sadly missed by all her family and friends.

Memorial services will be held at the Folly Beach Baptist Church at a later date.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

Robertson

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

Blankenship, Barry W. 58, 31Dec1952 - 13Apr2011, Greenbrier, Robertson, TN, TN-412-86-6994

Roane

2012, Harriman, Roane Co., TN, Obituary

Published in Roane County News from December 6 to December 7, 2012

Charles Drew, 77, of Harriman, passed away Monday, Dec. 3, 2012 at the Renaissance Terrace in Harriman. He was born May 21, 1935 in Cary, Kentucky to Robert and Myrtle Patterson Drew.

He attended South Harriman Baptist Church; was a former Roane County investigator for the Sheriff s Office; and was a former assistant police chief. He attended FBI Academy and was a veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps where he served for 22½, retiring in 1975 as a captain.

He was preceded in death by his parents; and a brother, Eugene Drew.

Survivors include wife, Claudia Drew, Harriman; daughters, Vicki Gunter and husband, McKinley, Cindy Miller and husband, Brillo, all of Rockwood; son, Anthony Wayne Drew and wife, Susan, Pasadena, MD.; seven grandchildren, Monica Decker, Kendra Williams, Shane Gunter, Shawn Riley, Christopher Beeson, Carissa Huskins and Case Miller; nine great-grandchildren; sisters, Geraldine Blankenship, Louisville, KY. and Wanda Drew, California.

The funeral service followed in the chapel of Evans Mortuary , Rockwood, at 8 p.m. with Bro. Ken Isham and the Rev. Matt Edwards officiating. Interment and burial was held at 2 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 6 in Roane Memorial Gardens with full military honors by the U.S. Marine Corps. Reserves and Roane County Military Memorial Honor Guard.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2012, Kingston, Roane Co., TN, Obituary

Knoxville News Sentinel (TN) - June 17, 2012

Gladys Lorene Henry, of Kingston, passed away Friday June 15, 2012 at U.T. Hospital in Knoxville [Knox Co., TN]. She was born November 17, 1923 in Detroit, Michigan. She was a Loyal member of the First Baptist Church in Kingston for 54 years and was a retired beautician and operated the Elite Beauty Salon during her career. She will be sadly missed by many friends in Roane County and Monroe County.

Preceded in death by her husband of 57 years, Ira M. (Scobey) Henry; father and mother, Ransey and Eunice Millsaps of Madisonville; sister, Jean Blankenship; brother Carroll Millsaps both of Madisonville; son-in-law, Nick Barone; and grandson, John Henry.

Survivors include: daughter, Nancy Henry Barone and friend Steve Brackett of Madisonville; son, Jim Henry and wife Pat of Kingston; daughter, Janet Henry Johnson and husband David of Franklin, Tennessee; grandchildren include: David Mason and wife Theresa; Jim Henry, Jr.; Liesa Henry; and great grandchildren, Zack and Sam Mason.

Funeral 7:30 p.m. Sunday June 17, 2012 in the Kyker Chapel with Dr. Sonny Works officiating. Burial 10:00 a.m. Monday at Sunset Cemetery in Madisonville.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2013, Rockwood, Roane Co., TN, Obituary

Published in Roane County News on August 12, 2013

Wanda J. Lane, 79, of Rockwood, passed away Wednesday, Aug. 7, 2013, in Methodist Medical Center, Oak Ridge. She was born Dec. 21, 1933, in Rhea County to James Leonard and Reba Mae Bell Robbins. She was a member of Eagle Furnace Baptist Church for 50 years.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Morgan Lane; brothers, Gene Robbins and Sonny Robbins; and sisters, Pat and Dinks.

Survivors include son, Gary Lane and wife Debbie, Rockwood; sisters, "Coo" Howard, Ohio, and Jo Blankenship, Indiana; two grandchildren, Scott Lane and wife Chelsea, Rockwood, and P. J. Neal and husband Randall, Grandview; two great-grandchildren; several nieces, nephews and cousins

The family met at Glen Alice Cemetery, Rockwood, for a graveside service at 11:30 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 10, with the Rev. David Treadway officiating.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

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

Blankenship, Imogene M. 83, 04May1926 - 22Jan2010, Harriman, Roane, TN, TN-411-36-5084

Rutherford

2012, Smyrna, Rutherford Co., TN, Obituary

Published in The Tennessean on February 28, 2012

David G. Blankenship, Age 59 of Smyrna, February 26, 2012.

Survived by his wife, Rhonda Sherrell Bogle Blankenship; son, Dustin Paul Blankenship; daughter, Jessica Lynn Blankenship; grandchildren, Aubrey Lynn Corbett, Elizabeth Nicole Blankenship; brother, John T. Blankenship (Pat); sisters, Mary Ann Nicholson, Paula Lay; Nieces and Nephews, Bob Nicholson (Sarah), Kerry Nicholson (Holly), Randy Nicholson (Mary Beth), Joel Lay (Sarah), Stacy Clark (Jay), Katie Blankenship, Ben Blankenship, Joe Blankenship and Molly Blankenship.

Funeral service will be held 11 a.m. Wednesday at the Jackson Park Church of Christ. Interment to follow at Spring Hill Cemetery.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

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

Blankenship, Mary J. 91, 07Feb1919 - 19Dec2010, Murfreesboro, Rutherford, TN, TN-413-23-5391

Scott

2010, Oneida, Scott Co., TN, Obituary

https://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=58940738

Gilbert S. Blankenship, age 78 of Oneida, passed away Early Sunday Morning September 12, 2010 at the St. Mary's Medical Center of Scott County. Born in Lexington, Tennessee on February 19, 1932, he was the son of the late William Dessie and Zula Mae (Scott) Blankenship.

He was of the Baptist Faith and an outstanding businessman for over 50 years with his wife Clarice, who were the Founders of B & K Furniture Store in Oneida, Tennessee.

In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his special wife: Clarice Blankenship for over 50 years. One Step-Son: Michael Slaten. (2) Brothers Charles Blankenship and Royal Blankenship. (2) Brother-in-laws: Paul Ed Kidd and J.D. Kidd.

He is survived by Four Children: Sherry Lambert and husband Steve, Paula Moulton and husband Troy both of Oneida, Linda Bielecki and husband Ed, and Sue Banning. (10) Ten Grandchildren: Dustin Phillips, Jordan Lambert, Braden Terry, Tony Lambert, Victoria Moulton, John Slaten, Brian, Chris, and Brad Bielecki, and Laura Merlino. (12) Twelve Great-Grandchildren: Houston West, Beau Phillips, Elijah and Prestley Phillips, Zach, Carman, Jacob, and Benji Lambert, Amanda, Sarah, Julie, Ann, and Kellen Bielecki. (2) Brothers: Jimmy Blankenship and wife Linda, Ray Blankenship and wife Ruby. (2) Sisters: Mary Gladys Blankenship, and Patty Sue Waugh and husband Earl. One special companion Helen Allen and many other nieces, nephews, relatives, and friends.

Funeral Services at 8:00 P.M. Tuesday evening September 14, 2010, in the Chapel of Four Oaks Funeral Home in Oneida with Bro. Robert King and Bro. Crestin Burke Officiating. Music will be provided by Kyle and Jackie O'Neal and Chrystal Boyatt. Graveside Services will be conducted on at 11:00 A.M., Wednesday morning, September 15, 2010 in the Smith-Forbis Cemetery. Serving as Pallbearers will be: Dustin Phillips, Jordan Lambert, Tony Lambert, Zach Lambert, Brady Terry, and Houston West.

+2012, Oneida, Scott Co., TN, Obituary

Knoxville News Sentinel (TN) - January 31, 2012

Anna Jean Blankenship Tedder, age 83 of Oneida, Tennessee passed away on Sunday, January 29, 2012 at the Scott County Hospital. Born in Welsh, West Virginia on August 28, 1928 she was the daughter of the late Moses and Josephine Guthrie Blankenship. She was a long time member of the First United Methodist Church. Mrs. Tedder was a member of the Order of the Eastern Star, the Gamma Beta chapter of Delta Kappa Gamma professional teachers organization and a member and supporter of several different community organizations and clubs.

In addition to her parents she is also preceded in death by one brother, Wallace J. Blankenship.

Mrs. Tedder is survived by her husband R. G. Tedder of Oneida; brother, Jack Blankenship of Elizabethton, TN; children, Nancy Watson and husband Ed of Kennesaw, GA, Robert Tedder and wife Julie and Jack Tedder and wife Janie all of Oneida, TN; grandchildren, Christie Jeffers and husband Michael of Knoxville, TN, Anna Jean and Mary Elizabeth Watson of Kennesaw, GA, Ben Watson USAF and wife Amanda, serving in Fussa, Japan and Jason and Jamie Tedder of Oneida, TN; two great granddaughters, Dakota and Jordan Jeffers of Knoxville, TN. She also leaves other relatives and friends.

Friends may visit with the Tedder Family on Tuesday, January 31, 2012 from 6:00 p.m. until time of the funeral service at 8:00 p.m. in the chapel of Jones & Son Funeral Home with Bro. Keith Knight officiating. Graveside service will be on Wednesday, February 1 at 11:00 a.m. in the Hazel Valley Memorial Cemetery. Serving as pallbearers: Michael Jeffers, Jason Tedder, Jack Lay, Mark Fry, Chris Reneau, Raymond Miller and John Beaty.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

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

Blankenship, Gill 78, 19Feb1932 - 12Sep2010, Oneida, Scott, TN, TN-412-46-8725

Sevier

2011, Gatlinburg, Sevier Co., TN, Obituary

The Mountain Press, (Sevierville, TN) - September 23, 2011

Blanche McCarter Parton, 91, of Gatlinburg, passed away on Wednesday, September 21, 2011. She was born in the Sugarlands Area of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park June 6, 1920. Her early years were spent roaming the mountains with her brothers and then later she moved into Gatlinburg at the establishment of the GSMNP.

In Gatlinburg she worked with her husband in various restaurant ventures, was active in the community, and always looked to make a difference by helping others. After a short stay in the Washington D.C. area, she moved backed to Gatlinburg and worked until retirement at Tennessee State Bank. Her later years were spent with grandchildren; making "peppermint cakes" for birthdays, chocolate pies for nieces and nephews, and finding 4 leaf clovers where none were to be seen. She spent her life looking for the good in people and sharing her love of the mountains with all who cared to listen. She was accepting of all and lived her life in admirable & impeccable service to others. Whether you knew her as Blanche, Mrs. Parton, or Granny, you were glad to have spent time with one of the few remaining original and genuine women of the mountains. She was a member of First Baptist Church of Gatlinburg and had served as a Sunday School teacher during the many years she attended faithfully.

She was preceded in her death by husband, Rex Parton; daughter, Lana Parton; father, Mack McCarter & mother, Cora; son-in-law, Elwood "Woody" Soehn Sr.; & 17 siblings.

Survivors are her daughter, Sammy Soehn; sons and daughters-in-laws, Elwood R. "Woody Soehn, Jr. and wife Terri, Heath Soehn and wife Dana; grandchildren, Davis and Ethan Soehn, Isaac, Emily, and Ella Blankenship, Grant and Garrett Soehn; and several nieces and nephews as well as friends & acquaintances the world over.

A memorial service will be held Sunday September 25, 2011. Family will receive friends at 1:30 and a service will follow at 2:30, Rev. Larry Burcham officiating. Following the service, ashes will be placed by family in the Elkmont cemetery, at her husband Rex's side.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2011, Sevierville, Sevier Co., TN, Obituary

The Mountain Press, (Sevierville, TN) - November 30, 2011

Joseph "Joe" Anthony Gasbarro, age 66 of Sevierville, formerly of Hanahan, South Carolina, passed away on Tuesday, November 29, 2011. He was born in Pennsylvania and served in the Navy for 6 years. He retired from the Sevierville K-Mart after 26 years as Stockroom Manager. He was a member of the Church of Christ. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather and friend to many. His grandchildren knew him as "Papa J".

He was preceded in death by his parents, Armond and Phyllis Gasbarro.

Survivors include his wife of 42 years, Linda Blankenship Gasbarro; sons, Ken Gasbarro and wife Kim, and Kevin Gasbarro; grandchildren, Kensly Gasbarro and Kaden Gasbarro; brother and sister-in-law, Ray and Bev Blankenship; many special nieces and nephews.

The family will receive friends 5-7 p.m. Thursday at Atchley Funeral Home, Sevierville. Additional services will be held in North Charleston, SC.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2012, Sevierville, Sevier Co., TN, Obituary

The Register-Herald, (Beckley, WV) - November 24, 2012

Donald Edwin Hagamon, age 82, of Sevierville, formerly of Glen Fork, West Virginia, went home to be with the Lord Wednesday, November 21, 2012, after suffering from several heart attacks. He was a member of Red Bank Baptist Church. Mr. Hagamon served his country 4 years in the U.S. Navy. He worked 30 years with the Eastern Associated Coal Corp., 4 years with the Red Jacket Mining Co., and he drove a Pigeon Forge Trolley for 5 years. Mr. Hagamon loved horses and shared that passion with his family. He will be dearly missed by his family and friends. He was loved by all that knew him.

He leaves to cherish his memory his loving wife of 55 years, Judy Hagamon; Daughters and sons-in-law, Sheila and Phillip Martin, Salina and Hoss Blankenship ; son and daughter-in-law, John and Becky Hagamon; Grandchildren: Farrah and Marc Doolittle, Brandon Bailey, Melanie and Thomas Cobb, Nicholas and Jessica Blankenship , Kala and Ricky Rayfield, J. D. Hagamon, and Briana Hagamon; six Great-grandchildren; sister, Norma Lee Greene; and brothers: Jim Hagamon, Darrell Hagamon, Robert Hagamon, Richard Hagamon.

Funeral services were on Friday, Nov. 23, at 7 p.m. in the chapel of Atchley Funeral Home with Rev. Danny Sutton and Hoss Blankenship officiating. Committal services will be Sunday, Nov. 25th, at 2 p.m. in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens at Prosperity. Oak Hill Post 3110 will conduct military rites.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2013, Sevierville, Sevier Co., TN, Obituary

http://www.atchleyfuneralhome.com/obituary/Betty-Louise-Musick/Sevierville-TN/1184128

Betty Louise Musick, age 70 [1943] of Sevierville, passed away on Wednesday February 27, 2013.

Betty was preceded in death by her parents Willis and Mary Blankenship and by three brothers and two sisters, and one great-grandchild.

Betty is survived by her husband Dallas Gene Musick; her sons Dallas Musick, Jr. and his wife Tammy, and Darin Musick and his wife Kathy; her daughters Charlotte Noon and her husband Barry, Debbie Ogle and her husband Jimmy, and Cheryl Ellingwood; 12 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren, and her sisters Joyce Stepp and her husband Denver, and Rema Roe.

Funeral service will be at 7 PM Friday in the West Chapel of Atchley Funeral Home with Rev. Joel Arwood officiating. Interment 11 AM Saturday at Atchley's Smoky Mountain Memory Gardens.

2013, Sevierville, Sevier Co., TN, Obituary

The Mountain Press, (Sevierville, TN) - November 19, 2013

Ricardo (Rick) Jerome Fleming age 63, entered Heaven's portals on Sunday, Nov. 17, 2013. He was the fifth child born to the late Charles C. and Opal Mae (Vanover) Fleming. Rick was welcomed into Heaven by his Savior, the Lord Jesus Christ and re-united with his mom and dad, siblings and several relatives and friends. He was an Independent Baptist Christian and loved his Lord.

Left to cherish his memory Is his darling wife: Mary Lynn (Stinett) Fleming, his adopted son: Jonathan Charles Fleming, his father and mother-in-law: Leon and Jo Stinett, step-daughter: Carmella Sutton, step-son: Jared Sutton, granddaughters: Rachel, Kelsey and Caylin, two sisters: Sharon (Don) Ratliff of Bristol, Tn. Donna (Alvin) Ascue of Bluefield, WV. Four brothers, Randall (Phyllis) Fleming of Pounding Mill, Va. Steve (Elizabeth) Fleming of Bristol, Va. Mark Fleming and fiancée Brenda Rose of Bluff City, Tn. and Tim (Susan) Fleming of Bristol, Va. Rick also leaves behind his special little girls: Gigi, Lexi and Daisy

He was preceded in death by two sisters, Carol Blankenship and Pamela Adkins, one brother, Ronald Fleming.

Rick was a graduate of Grundy Senior High School, class of 1968. He had a 2 yr. business associate degree from SWVCC. He held several jobs in the eastern part of Va. Newport News shipyard, DMV in Alexandria, Jewell Smokeless Coal Corp. In Vansant, Va. He last employment was with a local business in Gatlinburg. Rick enjoyed working with people and talking with people.

Funeral service for Rick will be Thursday at 7 P.M. at Rawlings Funeral Home. Rev. Ed Parton and Rev. Lynn McElyea will officiate. Burial will be Friday at 10 A.M. at Mattox Cemetery.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2013, Sevierville, Sevier Co., TN, Obituary

The Register-Herald, (Beckley, WV) - December 5, 2013

Hazel Bowers, 95, of Sevierville, formerly of Reynolds Avenue, Princeton, passed away Tuesday, December 3, 2013 at Morristown, [Hamblen Co.], Tenn. Born April 24, 1918, in Konnarock, Va., she was the daughter of the late Daniel and Allie Sturgill Huffman.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, John Alonzo Bowers and she was the last surviving member of her immediate family.

She will be lovingly remembered by her three children; Darlene Blankenship and husband Stanley of Bulls Gap, Tenn., Carol Harman of Sevierville and Ronald L. Bowers and wife Frances of Broad Run, Va. Her four grandchildren, Billy Harman and Michael Harman; Ronald A. Bowers and Travis L. Bowers along with three great grandchildren.

Services to celebrate Hazel's life will be held 1 p.m. Friday, December 6, 2013 from the Burns Wornal Chapel of the Memorial Funeral Directory on the Athens Road in Princeton. Burial will follow in the Sunset Memorial Park in Beckley. Hazel's family will serve as pallbearers.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2011, Seymour, Sevier Co., TN, Obituary

Knoxville News Sentinel (TN) - October 28, 2011

Goodin, Dalphus Hearl age 83, of Seymour, passed away Thursday, October 27, 2011. Dalphus, known as Dolph or DH to most who knew him, was an avid outdoorsman. He is a member of the 900 Club for having hiked all of the 900 miles of trails in the Smoky Mountains. Dalphus loved to travel and explore, visiting each of the 50 states at least twice. He was a devoted husband, father and grandfather. He will be missed by many.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Cora Goodin.

Survivors: wife: Dolores Jane Goodin; sons and daughters-in-law: Langley Goodin and wife Dora Ann, Dwight H. Goodin and wife Kathy, Timothy Lynn Goodin and wife Barb, Robert Christopher Goodin and wife Lori Bellar; daughter and son-in-law: Kathy Blankenship and husband Bobby Joe; grandchildren: Robert Lynn Blankenship , Heather Rene Distleberg, Clinton Langley Goodin, Timothy Chaz Goodin, Coleton Cruz Goodin, Cassidi Makalya Goodin, and Savanna Jayne Goodin; great-grandchildren: Kathryn Blankenship , Alyssa Grace Blankenship , Brianna Lynn Blankenship , and Seth Robert Blankenship ; sisters and brothers-in-law: Doris Parton and husband Bobby Lee, Charlotte Repholz and husband Alan, Sherry Ensign and husband Bernie.

Family and friends will meet 2 p.m. Saturday in Atchley's Seymour Memory Gardens for graveside services with Pastor Pete Koster officiating.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2013, Seymour, Sevier Co., TN, Obituary

The Daily Times, (Maryville, TN) - March 2, 2013

Artamae T. Callahan, age 88, of Seymour, formerly of Maryville, passed away Friday, March 1, 2013, at Tennova Healthcare Center. She was a member of Seymour First Baptist Church and former member of Armona Baptist Church in Alcoa. Artamae was a proud member of her Liberty Sunday School Class.

Preceded in death by husband, John Callahan; son, John Michael Callahan II; parents, Lavator and Mary Jane Callahan; grandson, Patrick Callahan; brothers, Otto Turner and Paul Tuner; sisters, Louise Gilbert and Bennett Gillespie; twin sister, Kena Gilbert. Survivors include daughter and son-in-law, Mary Ann and Charlie Blankenship; grandsons, Vince Franklin and wife Michelle and Chad Callahan; great-grandchildren, Katie Franklin, John Michael III, Kiersten, Conner, Payton, and Jaxon; step grandchildren, Pam Blankenship and Teresa Oates.

Funeral service will be at 7:30 p.m. Sunday, March 3, 2013, at Smith Trinity Chapel with Dr. Bruce Yates officiating. Family and friends will assemble for interment at 11 a.m. Monday, March 4, 2013, at Grandview Cemetery.

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Scott

2013, Winfield, Scott Co., TN, Obituary

http://www.meaningfulfunerals.net/fh/obituaries/obituary.cfm?o_id=2004318&fh_id=12748

Dorman Foster Ross Sr. age 77 of Winfield, departed this life on Tuesday, March 12, 2013 at his home in Winfield with his loved ones by his side. He was born on March 1, 1936 in Winfield to the late Hannibal (Bud) and Ruby Ryan Ross. He was of the Baptist faith and a loving husband, father, grandpa, brother, uncle and friend to anyone who knew him.

In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by 1 sister Shelby Duncan; 2 nieces Gina Duncan, Kim Holden; nephew Billy Bauer; brothers-in-law Paul Hill, Edgar (Shrigg) Duncan; special cousin Wanda Ross Perry; special friend Noah Hammock and Harold Boyatt.

He is survived by his wife Sharon Jeffers Ross; 6 children Dorman Ross Jr. and spouse Patty of Rockwood, TN, Karen Blankenship and husband Tim of Oneida, TN, Chris Jeffers and wife Kim of Robbins, TN, Lora Owens and husband Bobby of Winfield, TN, Ashley Newport and husband Jody (who was a special son-in-law and caregiver) of Huntsville, TN, Lavada Litton and husband Michael of Huntsville, TN; 5 sisters Shirlene Bauer and husband Bill of Michigan, Sue Hill, Jan King, Judy Smith and husband Robert all of Ohio, Alice Taylor and husband Riley of Oneida, TN; 14 grandchildren; 1 great grandchild; special nephew Tom Ross of Oneida.

Friends may visit with the Ross family on Friday, March 15 from 12: (noon) until the time of the funeral service at 2:00 p.m. in the chapel of West-Murley Funeral Home with Leonard Bertram officiating. Interment will follow in the Ross Cemetery in Winfield.

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Shelby

2010, Arlington, Shelby Co., TN, Obituary

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J. D. Blankenship, lovingly known to his family as "Gan Gan," was born February 17, 1928 in Lexington, TN. He looked into the face of Jesus, his Savior, on Wednesday, September 8, 2010.

Some of his favorite pastimes were gardening, hunting and listening to Southern Gospel Music. Two of J.D.'s passions were his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ and his devoted family. He worked in the heavy equipment industry for over 40 years. J.D. was a member of Mullins Station Baptist Church and a U.S. Army veteran.

Left with sweet memories is his loving wife of 55 years, Geraldine of Arlington, TN. His legacy includes children Sheila (Mike) Burbee, John (Linda) Blankenship and Amy Bunch all of Bartlett, TN. He adored his four grandchildren Candace (Daniel) Jerkins, Tate Bunch, Kacie (Jeremy) Wilbur and Taylor Grace Bunch.

He was preceded in death by brothers Clayton and Ernest Lee Blankenship; and survived by siblings Helen Wooley, Glen Blankenship, Margaret Leffel, nieces and nephews that he lovingly adored, and countless other family and friends whom were blessed to have known him.

J. D. trusted Jesus as his Lord and Savior and lived out his faith on a daily basis. One of our favorite memories of Gan Gan was seeing him sitting on the side of the bed reading his Bible. Gan Gan lived what he read. He was a man of character, integrity and honor. Rev. 3:21.

Visitation will be Friday, September 10, 2010 from 6-8 p.m. and a funeral service and interment will be held Saturday, September 11, 2010 at 2 p.m., both at Memphis Funeral Home and Memorial Gardens 3700 N. Germantown Rd.

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+2010, Bartlett, Shelby Co., TN, Obituary

https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/legacyremembers/hubert-blankenship-obituary?id=14199774

Hubert L. Blankenship, 78, of Bartlett, formerly of Covington, retired Fire Chief, Millington Naval Air Station Fire and Rescue Unit, member of Ellendale Baptist Church and a Navy veteran, died December 1, 2010 at Baptist Memorial Hospital-Memphis.

He leaves his wife, Mary Ruth Blankenship of Bartlett; two daughters, Cindy Blankenship of Cordova and Anne (Jeff) Gibson of Bartlett; a granddaughter, April Mook and two great-grandsons, Tristan and Jaiden Mook.

Funeral service will be at 2 pm, Friday, December 3 at Ellendale Baptist Church, with burial in Mt. Carmel Cemetery. Maley-Yarbrough Funeral Home.

2011, Bartlett, Shelby Co., TN, Obituary

The Commercial Appeal, (Memphis, TN) - January 10, 2011

John W. Nunnally Sr., 84, of Bartlett, passed away Saturday, January 8, 2011 at Baptist Memorial Hospital Memphis. He was a data processor for the Air National Guard for 36 years. John was born July 22, 1926 in Bartlett.

He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Fannie Nunnally, and his sister, Laura Nunnally Baker.

He leaves his wife, Xenia Rebeca Nunnally; his 2 sons and their wives, John W. Nunnally, Jr. and Lynda, and Stephen T. Nunnally and Jaci. He also leaves 6 grandchildren, John Parker, Hunter, Hayden, Murphy, Kadie and Madison Nunnally of Bartlett; one sister, Doris Blankenship of Grapevine, TX; and a host of other loving family members and friends.

A graveside service will be held on Thursday, January 13 in the Memorial Park Mausoleum Chapel beginning at 12 p.m.

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2011, Bartlett, Shelby Co., TN, Obituary

The Commercial Appeal, (Memphis, TN) - March 3, 2011

Mary Ruth Blankenship 79, of Bartlett, substitute teacher and hairdresser, died March 2 at her residence. She was a member of Ellendale Baptist Church.

She was the widow of Hubert Blankenship.

She is survived by her daughters: Cindy Blankenship of Cordova, Anne (Jeff) Gibson of Bartlett; granddaughter: April (William) Mook; great-grandsons: Tristan and Jaiden Mook.

Funeral service will be at 2 p.m. Friday, March 4 at the church. Interment will be in Mt. Carmel Cemetery.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2012, Bartlett, Shelby Co., TN, Obituary

The Commercial Appeal, (Memphis, TN) - March 1, 2012

Irene Oelsen Neier passed away February 27, 2012. She was born December 29, 1924 to Anna Blankenship Oelsen and James Arthur Oelsen near Ironton, Missouri.

She is survived by her husband, Raymond Neier of Bartlett; daughters, Tammy Little (Jim) of Houston, Texas and Amy Halbrooks (Ricky) of Memphis, and grandchildren, Harrison and Victoria Little and Troy Halbrooks, and sister, Olga Tiller (Jim) of St. Louis, Missouri. Other survivors include half sisters, Mary Hudson of Blytheville, AR and Lilly McKinney of Jonesboro, AR, and many other relatives and friends.

She was preceded in death by brothers, Orville, Ormand and Thomas, and sisters, Anita, Ruth, Florence, and Mildred. Irene was a communicant of St. Ann Catholic Church in Bartlett.

A funeral mass will be at St. Ann Bartlett Chapel, Saturday, March 3 at 10 a.m. Interment will be in Memorial Gardens (formerly Memory Hill Gardens).

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

+2013, Bartlett, Shelby Co., TN, Obituary

Published in The Commercial Appeal (Memphis, TN) from August 30 to September 5, 2013

Betty Jean Davis, 76 [1937], died August 25, 2013.

A Memorial service will be held 2 p.m., Saturday, August 31 at Coldwater United Methodist Church, Coldwater, [Tate Co.], MS.

Mrs. Davis was preceded in death by her parents, William and Hazel Hughes, her husbands, James Howell and Charles A. Davis, sons, John Wayne Howell, and Lonnie Stroud.

She leaves one son, Mark Davis; six daughters, Virginia Blankenship, Mary Morris, Ruby Wildman, Betty Stroud, Barbara Davis, and Sherry Davis; one sister, Linda Garvin; two brothers, Gordon and Charles Hughes; many grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Services entrusted to Bartlett Funeral Home (901)372-5555 [Shelby Co., TN]

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+2013, Bartlett, Shelby Co., TN, Obituary

Published in The Commercial Appeal from September 22 to September 26, 2013

Malford Allen Blankenship, 89, of Bartlett, died September 21, 2013 at home. Mr. Blankenship was a retired corporate lawyer for Kaiser Corporation, and was a graduate of Memphis State Law School. He was a member of Bartlett Baptist Church, a former musician with Mal Allen and The Melody boys, and D. J. for the country radio station WDIA. He was a U.S. Navy aviator serving in WWII, chairman for “We The People” Forum and held Dutch treat luncheons for the G.O.P.

Graveside service will be 2 p.m., Tuesday, September 24 at Indian Creek Cemetery.

He leaves his wife of 62 years, Jean Blankenship; daughter, Yolanda Blankenship; sons, Mitchell, Samuel, and James Blankenship; sister, Vickey Rajcich; eight grandchildren, Christina, Nichole, Jeannie, Michael, Jennifer, Samantha, Seth, and Lee Garner; eight great-grandchildren. In

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+2013, Collierville, Shelby Co., TN, Obituary

Steele Enterprise - Steele, Missouri - July 28, 2011

Ruby German, 97, of Collierville, Tenn., formerly of Steele, died Saturday, July 16, 2011, at the Dove Health and Rehabilitation Center of Collierville. Born May 11, 1914 in Jackson, Tenn., she is the daughter of the late John Parker and Julie Duke Blankenship.

Ruby was united in marriage to J. B. German on Dec. 16, 1936 in Jackson, Tenn. She was a homemaker and a very faithful member of the Steele First Baptist Church. She liked gardening and loved preserving the fruits of the land.

She was also preceded in death by her grandson, Hunter Hilliard, two sisters, Katie Stanfill and Nola Blankenship; and two brothers, Paul Blankenship and Ray Blankenship.

Mrs. German leaves one daughter, Carolyn Davis and her husband Jerry, of Collierville; One granddaughter, Lisa Hilliard and husband Brad; One grandson, Brad Davis and wife Melissa; Five great-grandchildren: Caleb and Bailey Hilliard and Drew, Tess and Sadie Davis.

Funeral services for Mrs. German were held at 11 a.m., Wednesday, July 20 at the First Baptist Church in Steele with Rev. Michael Funderburk officiating. Burial was at the Mt. Zion Cemetery in Steele with John W. German Funeral Home of Steele in charge of services. Pallbearers were Bob Hicks, Brad Davis, Brad Hilliard, Caleb Hilliard, Bill Hilliard and Mike Davis.

2013, Cordova, Shelby Co., TN, Obituary

Published in The Commercial Appeal from May 14 to May 16, 2013

Victor Carl Oliver, 59, of Cordova, TN died Sunday, May 12, 2013 at his home. He was retired from the CSX Railroad and a member of Whitehaven Baptist Church.

Mr. Oliver is survived by his daughter, Victoria D. Oliver of Oakland, TN and mother, Ruby Oliver of Memphis, TN.

Was preceded in death by his father, Carl H. Oliver. Mr. Oliver leaves behind his brother, Michael D. Oliver (Sally) of Collierville, TN; aunt, Helen Brown of Bristol, VA; uncles, Claude Blankenship (Judy), R.C. Blankenship and Gene Blankenship (Irene), all of Bristol, VA; nephews, Bradley Oliver (Aileen) of Arlington, TN, Daniel Johnson of Collierville, TN and a great-nephew, Liam Oliver.

Services will be at 2 p.m., Thursday, May 16 at the Forest Hill East Funeral Home, with interment to follow.

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+2010, Memphis, Shelby Co., TN, Obituary

http://www.commercialappeal.com/news/2010/jun/30/obituaries-tuesday-june-30-2010/

The commercial Appeal, Jun 30, 2010,

Dennis Lee Blankenship, 52 years old, went to be with the Lord in heaven on June 27, 2010.

He is survived by his loving wife of 10 years, Jamie Weatherly Blankenship and his three wonderful daughters, Kara Len, Destini Claire and Abigaile Louise Blankenship, three sisters, Jean Tillery, Janice Blankenship and Patti Blankenship, four brothers, Jim (Barbara) Blankenship, Jerry Blankenship, Rick (Carol) Blankenship and David (Tracey) Blankenship.

He is preceded in death by his Father and Mother, Leonard and Altha Blankenship and his sister Peggy Blankenship Zwick.

Dennis was known for his quick wit and his deep devotion to his family and friends. He was a loyal and committed employee at Yellow Cab Company for 30 years.

The family invites you to attend a celebration of his life which will be held at Northridge Woodhaven Funeral Home on July 1, 2010 at 2 p.m.

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2010, Memphis, Shelby Co., TN, Obituary

http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/commercialappeal/obituary.aspx?n=emerson-lee-blankenship&pid=144214626

Published in The Commercial Appeal on July 21, 2010

Emerson Lee Blankenship, born on July 18, 2010, went to join the “angels” in heaven along with her grandfather, “Pepsi”.

She is survived by her parents, Landon and Dana Blankenship and her big sister, Hannah Grace. She also leaves behind loving grandparents, Mark and Bobbi Blankenship and Brenda Bernhardt “Gamaw”, and great-grand-parents. She also leaves a host of aunts, uncles, and cousins who loved her very much. E. H.

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+2011, Memphis, Shelby Co., TN, Obituary

The Commercial Appeal, (Memphis, TN) - December 1, 2011

Lois Mae Blankinship, 95 [1916], of Memphis, TN, died Monday, November 28, 2011 at her home. She was a member of Bethany United Methodist Church and a retired seamstress.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Albert Blankinship; her parents, five brothers and three sisters.

Mrs. Blankinship is survived by her daughter, Faye (Jack) Hunt; grandchildren, Dale Hunt, Michelle (Doug) Falk and Todd (Becky) Hunt, and 11 grandchildren.

Visitation will be 1-2 p.m. Friday, December 2, with services to follow at 2 p.m. at Forest Hill South Funeral Home. Interment will follow in Forest Hill South Cemetery.

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Lois Mae Richardson

2012, Memphis, Shelby Co., TN, Obituary

The Commercial Appeal, (Memphis, TN) - June 7, 2012

Vicki Von Boeckman Spharler, age 59, died at Crossroad's Hospice at St. Francis Hospital on Tuesday, June 5, 2012, following a courageous battle with multiple illnesses. As an RN, Vicki spent a lifetime caring for sick and needy children. She carried that same love and passion throughout her life with her family and friends.

Vicki is survived by her husband, David Spharler; three children, William Perrine III, C. Shawn Perrine and Brandon Perrine; a stepdaughter, Amanda Calhoun; five grandchildren, William Perrine IV, Dylan, Gavin and Lilia Perrine, and Devin Calhoun; her parents, Robert and Jean Marie Von Boeckman; one sister, Tina Blankenship; a nephew, Robert Blankenship; one niece, Ashley Blankenship; a brother preceded her in death, Rusty Von Boeckman.

Funeral services for Vicki will be at 1 p.m., Friday, June 8 at Forest Hill East Funeral Home at 2440 Whitten Road, Memphis, TN. Visitation will start at Noon the same day followed by burial in Crittenden Memorial Cemetery in Marion, AR at 4 p.m. The Rev. Gary Hair will officiate.

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+2012, Memphis, Shelby Co., TN, Obituary

Published in The Commercial Appeal on November 3, 2012

Reverend Dr. Paul F. Blankenship passed away on Thursday, November 1, 2012 after suffering a massive brain hemorrhage on Thursday, October 25, 2012 at the age of 79.

Dr. Blankenship is survived by his wife Nancy Stewart who grew up in Ripley, Tennessee; his two daughters, Kathryn Black and husband Steve of Memphis and Lisa Pugh and husband Glen of Murfreesboro; three grandchildren: Nick and Casey Black and Dylan Craig; his sister, Mary Turner of Madison; three step grandchildren, Jody Fontanetta, Tech Sergeant Nathan Pugh and Cully Pugh; and three step great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, the Rev. R. F. and Eva Blankenship, a sister, Almorene Anderson and a brother, David Blankenship.

Dr. Blankenship was Professor Emeritus of Methodist Studies at Memphis Theological Seminary and often taught a course at the seminary since retirement. He previously served as pastor of First United Methodist Church of Covington, TN, First United Methodist Church of Bolivar, TN, and South Pleasant Grove United Methodist Church near Murray, KY. Earlier he served as Professor of Religion at Lambuth College in Jackson, TN, 1966-1979, and as Assistant Professor of Religion at Huntingdon College in Montgomery, AL, 1964-1966. Prior to that, he served as pastor of four Camden Circuit churches and four Brownsville Circuit churches.

Dr. Blankenship received a Bachelor of Arts degree from Lambuth College in 1955, a Bachelor of Divinity degree from Vanderbilt University in 1958, and a Doctor of Philosophy degree from Northwestern University in 1965. He published articles and book reviews in Methodist History, The Christian Advocate, Church History, Memphis Theological Seminary Journal and other religious publications and contributed several articles to the Encyclopedia Of World Methodism.

He was a clergy member of the Memphis Conference and was elected by this Conference to serve as a delegate to the 1984, 1988, 1992 and 1996 General and Jurisdictional Conferences of The United Methodist Church. He served as chairperson of the Memphis Conference Board of Ordained Ministry, 1984-1988. He represented the Memphis Conference as a member of the General Board of Church and Society of The United Methodist Church, 1988-1996, where he served as chairperson of the Work Area in Peace with Justice and a member of the Executive Committee. During 1988-1992, Dr. Blankenship also served as a member of the United Methodist General Council on Ministries. He received the R.E. Womack Outstanding Alumni Achievement Award from Lambuth University in 1996 and the Francis Asbury Award for Meritorious Service to Christian Higher Education from the Memphis Annual Conference in 1999. He was a founding member and past president of the Funeral Consumers Alliance of the Mid-South and a past president of the Public Issues Forum of Memphis. He had served as a reader for WYPL-FM, the Memphis Public Library radio station since 1994 which is a service for the blind.

Dr. Blankenship donated his body to the Medical Education and Research Institute (Genesis Foundation) to enable research that can benefit others.

A memorial service will be held on Sunday, November 4, 2012 at 4 p.m. at Mullins United Methodist Church, 4 North Mendenhall Road in Memphis with visitation prior to the service from 2:30 - 4 pm.

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2013, Memphis, Shelby Co., TN, Obituary

Published in The Commercial Appeal on January 17, 2013

Hattie Elie Jackson, 88, retired Principal, Double Tree Elementary School, died Sunday, January 13, 2013.

She leaves to cherish her memory two daughters and their husbands: Zita Blankenship (Glenn) and Cheri Harrell (Joseph); five grandchildren, two great-granddaughters and a host of nieces, nephews, and extended family and friends. Wake: Friday, January 18, 5-7 p.m.

Funeral: Saturday, January 19, at 12 noon. All services are at St. Andrew A.M.E. Church, 867 S. Parkway East. Interment in New Park Cemetery.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2013, Memphis, Shelby Co., TN, Obituary

Published in The Commercial Appeal on January 23, 2013

Herman Marshall Long “Poppy”, 91, of Memphis, TN, passed away peacefully at home on January 21, 2013.

He is survived by his loving wife of 67 years, Evelyn Long; daughters, Margaret Blankenship (Gary) and Donna Long; grandson, Marshall Thomas; sister, Christine Havens.

Mr. Long is a U.S. Army veteran serving during WWII, a member of Cherokee Baptist Church and worked as an over the road truck driver with Spector/Red Ball for 33 years. If wealth was defined by the number of hearts and lives touched amongst friends, family and people from all walks of life, Poppy was indeed the richest person in the world.

The family will receive friends from 5-7 p.m. on Wednesday, January 23 with service at 2 p.m., Thursday, both at Forest Hill South. burial will be in Forest Hill South Cemetery.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

+2013, Memphis, Shelby Co., TN, Obituary

Published in The Commercial Appeal on January 27, 2013

Connie Gae Blankenship, 60, of Memphis, TN, passed away on January 23, 2013.

She was preceded in death by her parents, James Leroy “Googie” Blankenship and Bobby Faye Crawford Blankenship.

Connie was a graduate of Bishop Byrne High School and later became a Licensed Practical Nurse. She worked for 35 years at various hospitals and medical facilities and volunteered her services at many worthy organizations, including the Red Cross. All those that knew Connie were touched by her loving, caring spirit and generous attitude.

Connie is survived by 2 brothers, Gerry Lee Blankenship (Virginia), of Memphis, TN, and Ricky Roy Blankenship (Cindy), of Hernando, MS, and several nieces and nephews, all of whom she adored.

A private family memorial will be held at a later date.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2013, Memphis, Shelby Co., TN, Obituary

Published in The Commercial Appeal on March 20, 2013

David Bernard Blankenship, 62, of Memphis, passed March 18, 2013.

Visitation from 10 a.m. until service at 11 a.m., Friday, March 22 at Magnolia 1st Baptist Church. Burial in New Park Cemetery.

He leaves two sons, his mother, Geraldine Blankenship, one sister and one brother. N. J.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

+2013, Memphis, Shelby Co., TN, Obituary

Published in The Commercial Appeal on May 3, 2013

Gerry Lee Blankenship, 62, of Memphis, TN, passed away on April 27, 2013.

He was preceded in death by his parents, James Leroy “Googie” Blankenship and Bobbie Faye Crawford Blankenship, sister, Connie Gae Blankenship. Gerry was a graduate of Whitehaven High School and served with the Army during the Vietnam era.

Gerry is survived by his wife, Virginia; three sons, Kerry Lee, Shaun Wesley and Derrick Milford Blankenship, all of Memphis; brother, Ricky Roy Blankenship (Cindy) of Hernando, MS; several nieces and nephews, all of whom he adored.

A private family memorial will be held at a later date.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2013, Memphis, Shelby Co., TN, Obituary

The Commercial Appeal, (Memphis, TN) - July 23, 2013

Katherine Fields Miller, "Kay", 87, a resident of Allen Morgan Health Center, passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 20, 2013. She was the wife of the late Dr. Richard Braun Miller and the daughter of Dr. Abijah Clements Fields and Irene Garvey Fields of Birmingham, Alabama. Born on May 19, 1926, in Birmingham, she graduated from Vanderbilt University (where she met her husband-to-be) at age 20. During her lifetime, she was a devoted wife, mother and avid reader.

She is survived by her sister, Elbertine "Tina" Fields Montgomery of Athens, Georgia as well as by her five children: Robert of Memphis, Michael of New York City, John (Elizabeth) of St. Paul, Page Blankinship of Memphis and Katye (Ray) Lauletti of Madison, New Jersey. She also had twelve grandchildren: Britt, Kutcher and Colin Miller; Martin, Kai and Margit Miller; Holt Burnett, Marshall Drake and Kate Blankinship; Jennifer Gotliffe and Caitlin and Megan Lauletti. She also leaves behind three great-grandchildren: Holden, Watson and Greyson.

There will be a private graveside service at Calvary Cemetery.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2013, Memphis, Shelby Co., TN, Obituary

Published in The Commercial Appeal from September 5 to September 12, 2013

Charlie Neal, 93, died August 31, 2013.

Visitation, Friday, 10 a.m. until service at 11 a.m. at N. J. Ford & Sons. Burial in National Cemetery.

He leaves his daughter Lillian Blankenship; son Raymond Neal; grandchild, Jason Blankenship of Houston, TX; other relatives and friends.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

+2013, Memphis, Shelby Co., TN, Obituary

Published in The Commercial Appeal on Dec. 22, 2013

Loretta Williams, 64, manager for Wendy’s Restaurant, died December 18, 2013.

Visitation from 11 a.m. until service at 1 p.m., Thursday, December 26 at E. H. Ford Mortuary. Burial in West Tennessee Veterans Cemetery.

She leaves one daughter, Yolanda Williams Claybrooks; two sons, Willie L. Williams, Jr. and Gerald Longmire; two sisters, Delores Blankenship and Linder Johnson; one brother, Lynn Young; 10 grandchildren, and four great-grandchildren.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2013, Millington, Shelby Co., TN, Obituary

Published in The Commercial Appeal on March 19, 2013

Edward Ward Owen, 74, of Millington, TN, passed away on March 16, 2013.

He is survived by his loving wife, Pearline Byrd Owen; children, Toni Blankenship, Vanessa Gray, both of Wickliff, KY, Eddie Owen of MO; stepchildren, Angela Beavers of Oakland, TN and Dewanna Tanner of Millington, TN, 11 grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren, and four siblings, Evenelle Ray of Covington, TN, Lexi Cross of Covington, TN, W.C. Owens of Memphis, TN, and Woodrow Owen Jr. of Wickliff, KY.

Visitation will be held on Tuesday and Wednesday, March 19 and 20 from 6-8 p.m. at Funeral Home and a

Funeral is Thursday at 2 p.m. at the Memphis Funeral Home and Memorial Gardens, 3700 N. Germantown Rd..

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

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

Blankenship, Hubert L. 78, 13May1932 - 01Dec2010, Memphis, Shelby, TN, TN-410-48-4378

Blankenship, J. D. 82, 17Feb1928 - 08Sep2010, Arlington, Shelby, TN, TN-410-44-0330

Blankenship, Ruth 79, 12Mar1931 - 02Mar2011, Memphis, Shelby, TN, TN-412-44-2252

Sullivan

2010, Bristol, Sullivan Co., TN, Obituary

Published in Bristol Herald Courier on January 13, 2010,

Funeral services for Benjamin Michael Blankenship will be conducted at 2 p.m. Wednesday in the Honaker Funeral Home, Honaker, with Rev. Brenda Blankenship officiating. Interment will follow in the Blankenship Cemetery at Page, Va. Pallbearers will be Nolan Strouth, Michael Kiser, Kenneth Wells, Joshua Scalf, David Woodward, Tim Asbury, Johnnie Lovelace, Rob Ray, Gary Sykes, J.P. Blankenship and Steve Gupton. Honorary pallbearers will be Dennis Leonard, James Blankenship, Howard Blankenship, Greever Asbury, Frankie Slaughter Jr., Bill Eyestone and Buchanan One coal miners.

Mr. Benjamin Michael Blankenship, age 33, passed away Saturday, Jan. 9, 2010, in a Bristol Tennessee hospital.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

+2010, Bristol, Sullivan Co., TN, Obituary

http://www.shortridgeramey.com/obituaries/Glen-Blankenship?obId=542318#/obituaryInfo

Glen Blankenship, 65 years of age of Bristol, TN passed away at his residence on Monday, August 1, 2011. Born in McDowell County, WV, July 13, 1946, he was the son of the late Cleve and Nancy Lester Blankenship.

Glen was a retired Surface Coal Miner, an avid outdoorsman, loved hunting and fishing and was of the Old Regular Baptist Faith.

He was preceded in death by his ex-wife, Lois Blankenship and three brothers.

He is survived by two daughters, Robin Somazze and husband Richard Somazze , Jr. of Lynchburg, VA; Renee Sullivan and husband Shannon of Bristol, TN; one son, Randy Blankenship and wife Laura of Warner Robins, GA; Sister, Mrs. Dennis (Marie) Mullins of Paynesville, WV; brother, Roger Blankenship and wife Rita of Paynesville, WV. He is also survived by six grandchildren.

Funeral Services will be conducted Saturday, August 6, 2011 at 11:00 a.m. at the Mary Lou Old Regular Baptist Church, Stateline Ridge #1, Paynesville, WV with Elders Phillip Estep, Gary Estep, George Baker, James Stacy and Danny C. Justus officiating. Burial will follow in the Lester Cemetery, State Line Ridge #1, Paynesville, WV. Active Pallbearers will be Dwayne Blankenship, Steven Mullins, Mark Payne, Arvil Honaker, Bill Ray Lester, Jackie Lester, Bobby Lester and Ricky Mullins.

2013, Bristol, Sullivan Co., TN, Obituary

Published in Bristol Herald Courier on February 8, 2013

Sean Christopher Osborne II Bristol, Tenn. age 21, passed away at his home on Feb. 5, 2013, where he lived with his mother and step-father. He was a loving son, grandson, and great-grandson, who had a very special bond with "Mommaw" Ruth Osborne (I love you and stuff). He attended Virginia High School and graduated in 2010. From the time he was a toddler he had a passion for all types of cars and trucks, which he called "gogos." As he got older he was known for "trading up" and was a Craigslist enthusiast. He was a precious gift and had a special bond with many members of his family. His charming personality, good looks, intelligence and great sense of humor brought joy to all who knew him. He was loved by many and will be greatly missed by all.

Survivors include his mother and step-father, Melanie Carter and Micky Blankenship; father, Sean C. Osborne; sister, Kaitlin Osborne; girlfriend, Brandi Buttry; best friend of eight years, Andrew Oliver; grandmother, Norma Boyd; special aunt, Lori Boyd; great-grandparents, Ruth and Fred Osborne; and several aunts, uncles and cousins.

A memorial service will be held on Saturday, Feb. 9, 2013, at 4 p.m. in the Weaver Funeral Home Chapel, with Dr. Austin Cook and the Rev. Jerry Osborne officiating.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2013, Bristol, Sullivan Co., TN, Obituary

Bristol Herald Courier (VA) - December 23, 2013

Norma Jean Tibbs, 72, went to be with the Lord Saturday, December 21, 2013, at her home surrounded by her family. Norma was born February 15, 1941, in Bristol, Tennessee. She had lived in North Carolina for the past 38 years.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Thomas Roark and Elsie Roark Geiger; and brothers, James "Bob" Roark, Tommy Roark Jr., and Donald Roark; and her twin sister, Jeraldine McMurray.

Survivors include her husband of 43 years, Jerry Wayne Tibbs Sr.; four daughters, Cathy Drum and husband Robbie, Tammy Rhymer and husband, P'Nut, Jackie Sherrill and husband, Allen, and Rhonda Mackey and husband, Brent; one son, Jerry Wayne Tibbs Jr.; one sister, Lillian Jones, and one brother, the Rev. Stanley Roark; seven grandchildren, Lori Tibbs, Jason Smith, Dawn Blevins, McKinsey Blankenship , Chad Rhymer, LeChe' Johnston, and Hunter Shope;16 great-grandchildren; many nieces and nephews as well as her special "Sissy", sister-in-law and best friend Sue Rhea.

The family will receive friends from 6 until 8 p.m. Monday, December 23, 2013, at Weaver Funeral Home.

Funeral service will be held 11 a.m. Tuesday, December 24, 2013, in the Weaver Funeral Home Chapel, with the Rev. Stanley Roark officiating. The committal service and burial will follow at Glenwood Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Jason Smith, Chad Rhymer, Hunter Shope, Dustin Blevins, Jeff McMurray, and Robert Blankenship.

Online condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.weaverfuneralhome.net. Arrangements have been made with Weaver Funeral Home.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2010, Kingsport, Sullivan Co., TN, Obituary

http://www.scottcountyfuneralhome.com/obitdetail.php?id=1973

Linda L. Blankenship Jamerson, 69, went home to be with the Lord early Monday Morning, January 25, 2010 at her home in Kingsport. Linda lived most of her life in Laurel and Savage, Maryland.

She was preceded in death by her parents Frances I. and Laura C. Blankenship; two brothers, Bobby and Joseph Blankenship.

She is survived by her son, Kyle Ferguson Jr. and wife, Allison of Kingsport; her daughter, Sandra Ferguson of New Mexico; four grandsons, Bobby Ferguson and wife, Julia of Knoxville, TN, Kyle Ferguson III and wife, Lisa of Rogersville, Trey and Devon Ferguson of Kingsport; five precious great grandchildren, Bailey, Logan, Christian, Jayden and Brianna Ferguson; one brother, Rickey "Cat" Blankenship and wife, Mary of Laurel, MD; one sister, Donna Blankenship of Rogersville, TN; along with several special nieces and nephews.

A private memorial will be held at a later date.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2011, Kingsport, Sullivan Co., TN, Obituary

http://stei-23946.tributes.com/show/Edna-Blankenship-90638171

Edna L. Blankenship, age 89 of Kingsport, entered into Heaven on January 29, 2011 at Indian Path Medical Center.

She had been a member of Cedar Grove Baptist Church since 1951. Edna retired from Tennessee Eastman after 38 years of service. She was known as “Scrapper” or “Hawkeye.”

Edna was preceded in death by her husband, John James Blankenship; her parents, E.R. Lawing and Hessie L. Greer; her sister, Wanda Frazier; her brother, Clyde Lawing; and her nephew, James Clyde Spangler.

Surviving are her son, Roy Blankenship and wife, Kathy of Kingsport; special friend, Judy Blankenship Hutton of Kingsport; four grandchildren, John Gregory Blankenship, Timothy Grant Blankenship and wife, Sherry, Julia Jacquine Davis and husband, Ric and Josh Christenson, all of Kingsport; six great-grandchildren, Michelle F. Moreno and husband, Alex of Atlanta, GA, Conner Blankenship, Abigail Baxley, Jesi Davis, Lexi Davis and Daysha Moreno; her sister, Lucy Browning, husband Max and their two children of Marion, NC; a special niece, Patsy Phillips and husband, Allen; niece, Dana Boggs; three great-nieces, Angela Phillips, Marissa Boggs and Laila Metcalf; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.

The family will receive friends on Wednesday, February 2, 2011 from 5:00 until 7:00 PM at Cedar Grove Missionary Baptist Church, 125 Coley St., Kingsport. The Funeral Service will follow at 7:00 PM with Rev. Hobert McCreary, officiating. Music will be provided by family members Patsy Phillips, Dana Boggs and Marissa Boggs. The Graveside Service will be Thursday, February 3, 2011 at 12:00 noon in the Garden of Resurrection at Oak Hill Memorial Park. Family and friends will serve as Pallbearers.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2010, Kingsport, Sullivan Co., TN, Obituary

http://www.hamlettdobson.com/_mgxroot/page_10802.php?task=Search&listing=Current

Gail Phlegar Blankenship, 60, beloved soulmate to David, devoted mother to Christopher and stepmother to Laura, loving sister to Lisa, Nana to Stephanie and Thad, and aunt to Beau, died February 15, 2010, after a long struggle with breast cancer. Born in Knoxville, TN on Jan. 5, 1950. Gail had lived in Kingsport for many years, and was a member of First Presbyterian Church.

Surviving are her husband, David W. Blankenship, of Kingsport; son, Carroll Christopher Raines, III, who will graduate law school in May in Lansing, Michigan, and his fiancée, Julie Sayers; stepdaughter, Dr. Laura Blankenship and her husband, Dr. Douglas S. Blank, Havertown, PA; grandchildren, Stephanie and Thad Blank; sister, Lisa Walters and husband, Greg, of Kingsport; and nephew Beau Frederick Madèr, stationed in Iraq, and his wife, Rachel, of Jonesborough.

A Celebration Service in honor of Gail's life will be conducted at First Presbyterian Church on Saturday at 1:00 p.m. with the Rev. Dr. David A. Cagle officiating.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

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

Blankenship, Glen 65, 13Jul1946 - 01Aug2011, Bristol, Sullivan, TN, VA-231-56-5342

Blankenship, Edna L. 89, 07Nov1921 - 29Jan2011, Kingsport, Sullivan, TN, NC-242-12-7296

Blankenship, Gail M. 60, 05Jan1950 - 15Feb2010, Kingsport, Sullivan, TN, TN-409-90-7563

Sumner

+2013, Bethpage, Sumner Co., TN, Obituary

http://www.rwoodardfuneralhome.com/obits/obituary.php?id=285571

Ronald Eugene "Rolo" Blankenship 45 of Bethpage, TN, passed away Thursday, April 11, 2013. A private graveside service will be conducted by the family in Pleasant Grove Cemetery at a later date. Mr. Blankenship was a member of Pleasant Grove Missionary Baptist Church.

He was preceded in death by Father - Carl Gene Blankenship & Mother - Mary Kathleen Coker Blankenship

He is survived by Son - Lucas Ryan Blankenship, Nashville, TN, Brother - Michael Lynn Blankenship, Bethpage, TN, Brother - David Wayne Blankenship, Lafayette, TN, Sister - Debra Ann Owens, Lafayette, TN, Half Brother - Robert Dale Vanata, Portland, TN

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

SSDI; Blankenship, Carl G., 60, 02Nov1936 - 01Oct1997, Westmoreland, Sumner, TN, KY-404-52-3841

Tennessee, State Marriage Index, 1780-2002: https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/VNZV-QT5

Blankenship, Carl Gene Coker, Kathleen 02 May 1959, Sumner, TN

2011, Gallatin, Sumner Co., TN, Obituary

The Pasadena Citizen, (TX) - July 8, 2011

Charlsie Mae Blankenship, age 84 of Gallatin, TN, formerly of Pearland, Texas, passed away Thursday July 7, 2011.

Graveside Service will be Tuesday July 12th at 11:00 a.m. from Grand View Memorial Park in Pasadena, Texas. Charlsie was born August 10, 1926 in Teague, Texas; daughter of the late Charles and Arminta Mae Tooke McKinnon.

In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by husband James E. Blankenship and son James Ernest Blankenship.

She is survived by daughter Nancy Cheyne and husband Wilroy of Gallatin, TN, daughter-in-law Jeanne Blankenship of Pearland, TX, five grandchildren Kristine Stewart and husband Liam, Jennie Huerta and husband Javier, Jeffrey Cheyne and wife Leslie, Jordan Blankenship and wife Jill, and Emily White and husband Carlye and seven great grandchildren Chase White, Andrew White, Caroline White, Casen Cheyne, Caelyn Cheyne, Beau Blankenship, and Ty Blankenship.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2011, Westmoreland, Sumner Co., TN, Obituary

http://www.rwoodardfuneralhome.com/obits/obituary.php?id=67632

Mrs. Shirley Ann (Blankenship) Johnson, age 56 (30Dec1954), of Westmoreland, passed away Wed. Feb. 2, (2011) at her residence. Funeral services will be conducted Sun. Feb. 6th @2PM from the Chapel of Woodard Funeral Home with Bro. Donald Key officiating. Interment will follow in Forrest Chapel Cemetery.

Mrs. Johnson worked in the restaurant business all her life and had previously owned the Corner Cafe in Westmoreland and currently owned and operated with her two sisters the 109 Family Restaurant in Portland, TN.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Lester and Alta Dickson Blankenship; and her beloved daughter, Julia Johnson.

She is survived by her son, Michael Johnson, Jr. of Westmoreland; her brothers and sisters, Cecil Hoyt & (Kathy) Blankenship of Florida, James Earl Blankenship of Westmoreland, May Rehia Alderson of Westmoreland, Lester "Pip" & (Mary) Blankenship of Gallatin, J W & (Linda) Blankenship of Indiana and Betty & (Jr.) Clark of Westmoreland; her grandchildren, Callie, Brandon and Carter; and her special companion, Tommy Holmes of Westmoreland.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

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

Blankenship, Charlsie M. 84, 10Aug1926 - 07Jul2011, Gallatin, Sumner, TN, TX-463-30-0806

Unicoi

+2011, Erwin, Unicoi Co., TN, Obituary

http://www.erwinrecord.net/Obituary.php?id=17666

Homer Blankenship, 76, of Erwin, died Sunday, July 31, 2011 at his residence. He was a native of Unicoi County and a son of the late C. L. and Eugenia Crain Blankenship.

He retired in 1982 after 30 years at Chrysler Corporation in Newark, Del. and was a member of the United Auto Workers. He was a member of Spring Creek Baptist Church in Buladean, NC.

In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by a brother: Paul Blankenship and by three sisters: Fannie Fender, Elva Blankenship and an infant sister, Grace Blankenship.

Survivors include his wife of over 54 years: Lois Rice Blankenship; son: H. Wayne Blankenship and wife, Cathy, Wilmington, Del.; daughters: Bonita Hash and husband, Roger, Clemmons, N.C., Elva Lester and husband, Tony; brothers: Joseph Blankenship, Dallas Blankenship, Hurshel “ Bud” Blankenship; sisters: Glenna Crain, Doris Ann Butler, Nola Johnson, Patsy Church; grandchildren: Christian Walker, Wayne Blankenship, Justin Blankenship, Bryan Walker, Randall Blankenship and Sara Blankenship.

The funeral service will be held at 7 p.m. with the Rev. Bob McCurry officiating. Interment will be at 10 a.m., Thursday, August 4, at Evergreen Cemetery. Pallbearers will be: Roger Hash, Bud Blankenship, H. Wayne Blankenship, Randall Blankenship, Wayne Blankenship and Justin Blankenship. Honorary pallbearers will be Clyde Edwards, Frank Rogers, Mike Hensley and Bill Lingerfelt.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

+2011, Erwin, Unicoi Co., TN, Obituary

http://www.johnsoncitypress.com/Obituaries/article.php?id=30874

Joseph Blankenship, age 84, 600 Blankenship Lane, Erwin, died peacefully Wednesday, September 21, 2011, at 2:58 A.M. at the Johnson City Medical Center Hospital. He was a native of Flag Pond, TN, and a son of the late C. L. and Eugenia Crain Blankenship.

Mr. Blankenship was employed by Chrysler Corporation for 5½ years and then spent 30 years in heavy repair with General Motors until his retirement in Michigan and return to Erwin in 1988. He was a Member of Evergreen Free Will Baptist Church, where he also enjoyed participating in the Forever Young Senior Group. His pastimes included viewing local wildlife, and mowing on his John Deere tractor. He was an avid car collector and had many original models in his collection. “Mr. Joe” loved to have people over for swimming and fellowship.

Other than his parents Mr. Blankenship was preceded in death by his son, William Edward “Ed” Blankenship; one grandson, Michael David Gossman Jr.; two brothers: Paul Blankenship and Homer Blankenship; three sisters: Elva Blankenship and twins Fannie Fender and infant Grace Blankenship.

Mr. Blankenship is survived by two sons: Joseph Michael Blankenship and James David Blankenship and wife, Susan, all of Warren MI; three daughters: Linda Lou Bittner, Warren, MI, Debra Jenkins and husband, Rob, Sterling Heights, MI, Ruth Rogers and husband, Glenn, Warren MI; one “claimed’’ Daughter, Donna Jean Wilson, Mills River, NC; two brothers: Dallas Blankenship, Florida, and Hurshel ‘’Bud’’ Blankenship, Erwin; four sisters: Nola Johnson and Doris Ann Butler, both of Johnson City, Glenna Crain, Erwin, Patsy Church, Florida; two sisters-in-law: Lois Blankenship and Charlotte Blankenship. Mr. Blankenship will be fondly remembered by 11 grandchildren, 28 great grandchildren and three great-great grandchildren. He is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews.

Funeral service for Mr. Blankenship will be held at 12:00 Noon Saturday, September 24, 2011, from the Evergreen Free Will Baptist Church, Erwin. Reverend Billy Bevins will officiate. Interment will follow in the Upper Higgins Creek Cemetery, Flag Pond. Pallbearers will be David Lingerfelt, Rob Jenkins, Robbie Jenkins, Dallas Blankenship, Dallas Blankenship Jr., Wayne Blankenship, Chris Gilbert and Jessee Hensley. The body will be placed in the church one hour prior to the service.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

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

Blankenship, Homer 76, 19Oct1934 - 31Jul2011, Erwin, Unicoi, TN, TN-413-52-3181

Union

2012, Luttrell, Union Co., TN, Obituary

Knoxville News Sentinel (TN) - July 18, 2012

Matthew Samuel "Sandwich" Gage Parker, age 2 of Luttrell, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, July 14, 2012. He was a precious little angel who went to Nehemiah Baptist Church.

He is survived by his parents, Mark and Amanda Parker; brothers, Anthony and Dylan; sisters, Mariah, Alley, and Toni; grandparents, Leon and Molly Bailey and Mary Mitchell; uncles, Daniel and Kandas Bailey, Jeremiah and Becca Bailey, Josh Bailey, Bryan Parker and Christopher Parker; aunts, Tabby and Ronnie French, Christine and Jordon Davis, Linda Bailey, and Stacy Blankenship; several cousins and special friends also survive.

Funeral services will be held Thursday, July 19, 2012 at 11:00 a.m. in the chapel of Trinity Funeral Home with Rev. Richie Turner officiating. Interment will follow in Hansard Chapel Church Cemetery with Rev. Floyd Mitchell officiating. Matthew's uncles will serve as pallbearers.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

+2013, Luttrell, Union Co., TN, Obituary

Published in Knoxville News Sentinel on Nov. 9, 2013

Iva Rozell Tharp, 74, of Luttrell, passed away Thursday, November 7, 2013, at Willow Ridge Nursing Home.

Preceded in death by parents, Lee and Ollie Tharp; sisters, Mable Tharp and Pearlie Muncey; brothers, Esky Tharp, and John Tharp.

Survived by sister, Lucille Chesney, Inez Brown, Ella Blankenship; brother, Dewey (Zola) Tharpe; several nieces and nephews, including special niece and caregiver, Deborah Thorpe; special great nephew, Shane Murphy.

Family will receive friends 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Saturday with funeral service to follow at 8:00 p.m. in Cooke Chapel. Reverend Richard Nicley and Reverend Darrell Williams officiating. Family and friends will meet at Cooke Mortuary 1:00 p.m. Sunday and go in procession to Pleasant View Cemetery for 2:00 p.m. interment.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

TN Marriage Index; https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/VNCH-C15

Blankenship, Billy Ray – Tharpe, Ella Neomia - 04 Jul 1964, Union Co.,

Public Records; https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/KPLB-1Q1

Blankenship, Billy Ray b. 30 Apr 1942, Residence: Luttrell, TN

SSDI; Blankenship, Billy R., 64, 30Apr1942 - 01Jul2006, Luttrell, Union, TN, TN-408-66-1553

2011, Maynardville, Union Co., TN, Obituary

Knoxville News Sentinel (TN) - April 30, 2011

Patton, William (Bill) of Union County, TN has gone home to be with his Lord, April 28, 2011. Bill loved people and considered everyone he met to be a friend. If he could help a person he would try.

Preceded in death by: wife, Elizabeth and son, Tommy.

Survivors: children, Marie and Kevin Fritts, Mary (Cissy) and husband Pat Carter, Billie Mae and David Smith, David and Lori Patton, Kenny and Tammy Patton, Joe Patton; daughter-in-law, Kim Patton; several grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and cousins; brother, Charlie and Pat Patton; sister, Mary Anna and Oscar Blankenship ; sister-in-law, Mary Jewell Patton.

Family will receive friends 6 to 8 Sunday, with funeral service to follow at 8:00 p.m. in Cooke Chapel. Reverend Jim Woods officiating. Interment Monday 2:00 p.m. eastern, 1:00 p.m. central, at Bonair Cemetery. www.cookemortuary.com

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2013, Maynardville, Union Co., TN, Obituary

http://www.trinityfuneralhome.net/book-of-memories/1486602/Steiner-Jones-Launa/obituary.php

Launa Lynch Steiner Jones, – age 91 of Maynardville, passed away on Sunday, February 3, 2013. She was born on July 10, 1921 and enjoyed a long healthy life. Her life was filled with enjoyment from family and friends, being active for 91 years. Although Launa knew much heartache during her life, including the loss of her father at age five, working with her mother in the restaurant business and living through both the Great Depression and World War II, she was always eager to be with friends and have fun. She loved working crossword puzzles and won a scholarship to the Ethel Allen Archer Beauty School by winning a word contest, helping to begin her more that forty year career as a beautician and operator of Lady-B- Lovely.

Preceded in death by parents, Wiley Nelson Lynch, Sr. and Dora Jane Oaks Lynch; husbands, Emory J. “E. J.” Steiner and Earl “Red” Jones; sisters, Evelyn Good and Inez Carter; and grandson, Eric Steiner.

Survived by son, James E. “Jim” (Susan) Steiner; niece, Judy Seymour (loved like a daughter); daughter-in-law, Peggy Steiner; grandson, Aaron (Regina) Steiner; great grandchildren, Tucker and Madison Steiner; great niece, Jennifer (Chris) LaRue; great nephew, Chuck Seymour; sister, Dora Jane “Dee” (Jeff) Blankenship; brother, Wiley Nelson “W. N.” Lynch; stepson, Frank (Tonya) Jones, stepdaughter, Litha (Jay) Ambrister; several nieces, nephews and step grandchildren.

Family will receive friends Wednesday from 5:30- 7:00 p.m. at Trinity Funeral Home in Maynardville followed by a funeral service at 7:00 p.m. with Reverend Jimmy Davidson and Reverend Jody Winstead officiating. Family and friends will meet at Trinity Funeral Home on Thursday at 10:30 a.m. and proceed to Pleasant View Cemetery for an 11:00 a.m. interment.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2013, Maynardville, Union Co., TN, Obituary

Published in Knoxville News Sentinel on May 10, 2013

Pearlie Lee Muncey, - 80, of Maynardville, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, May 8, 2013. She was a member of Pennington Chapel Baptist Church.

Preceded in death by parents, Lee and Ollie Tharp; brothers, John and Eskie Tharp; sister, Mabel Tharp; great granddaughter, Lakin Urachel.

Survived by sons and daughters-in-law, Charles and Teresa and Jerry and Loretta Muncey; sisters, Lucile Chesney, Inez Brown, Rozelle Tharp, Ella Blankenship; brother, Dewey Tharpe; grandchildren, Joe, Kim, Tony, Christy, Gary, David, Derrick; great grandchildren, Hunter and Landon Gray, Kadie, Madelyn, Hunter, Colton, Taylor and Kaley, Brad and Brooklyn Shae; several nieces and nephews.

Funeral will be 2:30 p.m. Saturday, May 11, 2013, in the Trinity Funeral Home Chapel. Reverend Kevin Sexton, Reverend Charles Muncey and Reverend Brian Gray officiating. Interment in Big Barren Cemetery. Trinity Funeral Home.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

Warren

+2013, Rock Island, Warren Co., TN, Obituary

http://www.highfuneralhome.com/fh/obituaries/obituary.cfm?o_id=1919915&fh_id=11416

James Bertland Blankenship, Jr., 70, a Rock Island, TN resident and Warren County, TN native was born October 17, 1942 and died January 23, 2013 at St. Thomas Hospital, Nashville, [Davidson Co.], TN following an extended illness. He was a retired employee of Century Electric, and son of the late James Bertland and Janie Lee Clendenon Blankenship, Sr.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by brother, Edwin Blankenship and sister, Audine Dotson.

He is survived by son, Jim (Jennifer) Blankenship of Manchester, TN; daughter, Donna Sue Blankenship, McMinnville, TN; four grandchildren, Justin Hester, Murfreesboro, TN; Cody Blankenship, Rockvale, TN; Alec Villain and Adain Overall of McMinnville, TN; sister Mamie (Gene) Prater, McMinnville, TN. and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral service will be 2:00 p.m. Sunday, January 27, 2013 in High's Chapel. Interment will follow in the Webb Cemetery @ Bluff Springs.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

Washington

2010, Johnson City, Washington Co., TN, Obituary

http://obitsforlife.com/obituary/242967/Johnson-Faith.php

Faith Johnson, January 17th, 1926 - January 8th, 2010. The sweet spirit and gentle soul of Faith Johnson, 83, 2105 Evergreen Drive, Johnson City, left her earthly bounds early Friday morning for eternal life. Miss Johnson was the daughter of the late Albert and Carrie Walker Johnson.

In addition to her parents, three sisters; two brothers and Carolyn Rogers also preceded her in death. Miss Johnson retired from the U.S. Department of Energy Facilities in Oak Ridge, Tn. after thirty-eight years of service.

Survivors include: one nephew, Larry Rogers of Johnson City; one great niece, Debbie Rogers of Johnson City; one great great nephew, Chad Blankenship of Johnson City; one great nephew, Larry Rogers and his wife Anna of Kingsport; four nieces, Betty Dempsey of Lewisburg, West Virginia, Sadie Jean Haws of Piney Flats, Joyce Falin of Piney Flats and Anita Israel of Greensboro, North Carolina; three nephews, George Johnson of Columbia, South Carolina, Dale Israel and Eddie Israel of Roanoke, Virginia.

The graveside committal service for Miss Faith Johnson will be conducted at 2 PM Sunday, January 10, 2010 in the Roselawn Memorial Park. Rev. Bob Edmonds will officiate.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2012, Johnson City, Washington Co., TN, Death

The Roanoke Times, (VA) - February 9, 2012

Susie J. Blankenship, 76, of Johnson City, Tenn., died Wednesday, Feb. 8, 2012.

Arrangements by Flora Funeral Service and Cremation Center, Rocky Mount.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2012, Johnson City, Washington Co., TN, Obituary

http://www.johnsoncitypress.com/Obituaries/article.php?id=31909

Susie Jane Blankenship, age 76, formerly of Franklin County and Johnson City, Tennessee, died Wednesday, February 8, 2012. She was born in Union Hall on October 2, 1935, and spent her childhood in Salem, Virginia.

She attended Madison College in Harrisonburg and while in college she became a member of the Sigma Sigma Sigma Sorority. She later attended graduate school at Virginia Tech and was graduated with a degree in Dietetics. Susie worked as a dietitian at Radford College, The University of Virginia and the Veterans Administration. She retired from the Veterans Administration in Salisbury, NC, where she lived for 20 years and upon retirement she moved to Johnson City, Tennessee.

Susie was preceded in death by her mother, Carrie Cundiff; and brothers, Okie J. Blankenship Jr. and Ernest E. Blankenship.

Surviving are her sister, Ruby McBride and husband, Willard; brothers, Herman Blankenship and wife, Dee, Cecil Blankenship and wife, Rachel, Hubert Blankenship and wife, Nancy; several nieces and nephews; and her college roommate, sorority sister and lifelong friend, Shirley McKinley.

Funeral services will be conducted from Flora Funeral Chapel 2 p.m. Saturday with Pastor Eddie Hawks officiating. Interment will follow in the Cundiff Family Cemetery.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

SSDI; Blankenship, Okie J., 76, 22Feb1928 - 12May2004, Rocky Mount, Franklin, VA, VA-231-30-8066

+2012, Johnson City, Washington Co., TN, Obituary

http://www.johnsoncitypress.com/Obituaries/article.php?id=32128

Mr. Earl Frank Blankenship, age 69, Johnson City, passed away Monday, March 12, 2012, at the Johnson City Medical Center. Mr. Blankenship was a native of Washington County and son of the late Jake & Margaret Smith Blankenship.

He was a member of Eden United Methodist Church. Mr. Blankenship was a United States Army Veteran. Mr. Blankenship breeds and raised Tennessee Walking Horses. He judged walking and racking horses all across the United States. He also enjoyed riding horses and riding his motorcycle.

Survivors include his wife of 48 years, Carolyn McMackin Blankenship, Johnson City; brothers and sisters, Bessie Turner, Shirley Hayes, Carolyn Keys, Lydia Cretsinger, Bill Blankenship and wife, Jan, J. E. Blankenship and wife, Carolyn, Betty Onks and husband, Gary, and Wanda Presley and husband, Dennis; brother-in-law, Mike McMackin and wife, Patty; several nephews and nieces; and many friends made while in the horse business.

Funeral services will be conducted at 8:00 p.m. Wednesday, March 14, 2012, at Dillow-Taylor Funeral Home with Dr. Dennis Hamm and Dr. Rev. Tae Hun Yoon officiating. Interment services will be conducted at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, March 15, 2012, at Washington County Memory Gardens. Pallbearers will be Dennis Turner, Mickey Onks, Ricky Keys, Lee Keys, Lynn Keys, Michael Persinger, Steve Barrett and Gene Frye. Honorary pallbearers will be his “Horse Buddies.”

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

+2012, Johnson City, Washington Co., TN, Obituary

http://www.johnsoncitypress.com/Obituaries/article.php?id=32451

Stanley Blankenship, 90, 303 W. Watauga Avenue, Apt. # 2, Johnson City, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, May 1, 2012, in the Johnson City Medical Center. He was a native of Unicoi County and was a son of the late Presley and Ellen Rice Blankenship. Mr. Blankenship retired from St. Elizabeth’s Hospital in Washington, DC, where he worked as a heating and cooling mechanic. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army, where he served in Germany and was awarded six bronze stars, the American Defense Service Medal and the Purple Heart Medal.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by ten brothers and a sister.

Survivors include his wife, Wanda Payne Blankenship; two step-daughters, Debbie Fitzgerald, Johnson City, and Beth Foster, of Unicoi; six step-grandchildren and three great-step-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews; he is also survived by his special friend and companion, his dog, Buddy.

The funeral service will be conducted at 1:00 PM Tuesday, May 8, 2012, in the Woodall-Anderson and Dugger Funeral Home. Burial will follow in the Mountain Home National Cemetery with military honors provided by the Boone Dam VFW Honor Guard.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

+2013, Johnson City, Washington Co., TN, Obituary

https://www.wadugger.com/obituaries/Wanda-Blankenship-1280/#!/Obituary

Wanda F. Blankenship, age 74, of 303 W. Watauga Ave., Johnson City, TN, passed away Saturday, June 22, 2013 at the Johnson City Medical Center following a lengthy illness.

A lifelong native of Washington County, she was a daughter of the late Bruce and Debby Collins Payne. Mrs. Blakenship loved her family and was a waitress.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sister, Pearl Miller.

Survivors include two daughters, Debbie Fitzgerald, Johnson City and Beth Foster, Unicoi; grandchildren, Toni Fitgerald, Tori Fitzgrald, Desmond Fitzgerald, all of Johnson City, Landon Phillips, Minnesota, Jameson Foster, Unicoi, and E. J. Foster, Unicoi; three great grandchildren, Mareic McKinney, Lily Rankin, and Kerriun Fitzgerald, all of Johnson City; brother, Ralph Payne, Johnson City; sister, Nola Walker, Johnson City. Several nieces and nephews also survive.

The funeral service will be conducted at 2:00 pm, Friday, June 28, 2013, in the chapel of Woodall-Anderson & Dugger Funeral Home with Rev. Gene Deaton officiating. The graveside service and interment will follow at Monte Vista Memorial Park. Active pallbearers will be Desmond Fitzgerald, David Miller, and other family and friends.

2010, Jonesborough, Washington Co., TN, Obituary

http://obitsforlife.com/obituary/242970/Potter-Richard.php

Richard C. Potter, 51, of Jonesborough, passed away on Wednesday, January 6, 2010 in Marion, North Carolina. Mr. Potter was a native of Johnson City. He was the son of the late Thomas Paine Potter, Jr. MD and Shirley May Bill Smith Potter.

In addition to his parents his maternal grandparents, Roy and Nona Smith; paternal grandparents, Rev. Thomas Paine Potter, Sr. and Gertrude Campbell Potter also preceded him in death. Mr. Potter was a Truck Driver for KLLM Trucking of Jackson, MS. Prior to becoming a truck driver, Mr. Potter worked at Plus Mark, in Greeneville, TN and Texas Instruments in Johnson City, TN as an electronics technician. Mr. Potter was a 1976 graduate of Science Hill High School and had an Associates Degree from Northeast Tennessee State. He was a lifelong member of Munsey Memorial United Methodist Church. Mr. Potter was a member of the Johnson City Jaycees and a Ham radio enthusiast.

Mr. Potter is survived by his son Christopher Neal Potter, of Johnson City, TN who will always be the light of his dads life. Richard is also survived by his brother Thomas Paine Potter, III of Pocatello, ID; his sister Patricia May Potter of Piney Flats, TN; his stepmother Tonita B. Potter of Johnson City, TN; his Uncle and Aunt Rev. Farrell and Joann Blankenship of Clinton MS. Richard is survived by special cousins Gene and Cheryl Wilson of Indianapolis IN; Susan and William Ogsbury of Logansport, IN; Kent and Kevin Blankenship of Hattiesburg MS; Kirk and Maria Blankenship of Brandon MS; and Kellie and Keith Tadlock of Jackson MS; and special friend Debbie Wilson.

The Celebration of Life for Mr. Richard C. Potter will be conducted at 7:30 PM Thursday, January 14, 2009 in the Morris-Baker South Chapel. The Rev. Farrell Blankenship and The Rev. Hal T. Hutchison from St Johns Episcopal Church in Johnson City will officiate. The graveside committal service will be conducted at 11 AM Friday in the Monte Vista Memorial Park. Active pallbearers will be Clayton Caudill, Gordon Bolton, Matthew Bolton, Scott Jordan, Scott Moore, Wayne Rader, Jr. and Addison Schneiter. Honorary pallbearers will be employees of KLLM Trucking and Jim Privette.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2010, Jonesborough, Washington Co., TN,

http://www.johnsoncitypress.com/Obituaries/obituary.php?id=27428

Mrs. Carolyn Sue Blankenship Hilbert Bacon, age 65, Jonesborough, passed away Friday, June 18, 2010, at her residence. Mrs. Bacon was a native of Washington County and daughter of the late Toney & Nellie Norton Blankenship. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Bacon was also preceded in death by three brothers and two sisters.

She was a homemaker and retired from the Johnson City Medical Center. Mrs. Bacon was a member of East Watauga Avenue Baptist Church. She was a member of Leesburg Ruritan.

Survivors include her husband, Henry Bacon, Jonesborough; son and daughter-in-law, John & Angela Hilbert IV, Johnson City; step daughter and step son-in-law, Suprena & David Shell, Jonesborough; grandchildren, Eric Hilbert, Mollie Hilbert, Jo Ann Shell and Courtney Shell; brothers & sisters, Ola Dishman, Kate Cox, Linda Edminsten (Mack), Jan Wishon (Rusty), Richard Blankenship, Cecil Blankenship (Lilia), Jess Blankenship (Ann); and several nephews & nieces.

Funeral services will be conducted 4:00 p.m. Sunday, June 20, 2010, at Dillow-Taylor Funeral Home with Rev. Mike Dickenson officiating. Interment services will follow at Fairview Cemetery. Pallbearers will be nephews.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

+2012, Jonesborough, Washington Co., TN, Obituary

The Greeneville Sun, (TN) - March 20, 2012

Margie Joann Saults, age 62, Jonesborough, passed away Monday March 19, 2012 at her home. Mrs. Saults was a native of Washington County and daughter of the late Fred and Nora Rebecca Hensley Blankenship.

Mrs. Saults was preceded in death by one brother, Jerry Blankenship. She was a member of Mayberry Community United Methodist Church. Mrs. Saults was a homemaker.

Survivors include her husband: Ron Saults; son: Eddie Lee Brown of Telford; daughter: Becky Ann Bailey of Jonesborough; stepson: Michael Lee Saults of Johnson City; grandchildren: Kayla Dawn Hill and husband, Brandon, Tyler Lee Brown, and Trevor Lynn Brown; sisters: Mary Hylton and husband, Wallace, of Jonesborough, and Jean Blankenship and special friend, Bill Browning, of Telford; sister-in-law: Brenda Gray; niece: Sherry Booth and husband, Gary; and nephew: Michael Blankenship and wife, Libby.

The family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. Wednesday at Dillow-Taylor Funeral Home in Jonesborough with the funeral service following at 8 p.m. in the chapel. Brother Terry Cloyd will officiate. A committal service will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday in Mayberry Vincent Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Michael Saults, Michael Blankenship, Tyler Brown, Brandon Hill, Richie Saults, and Paul Bailey.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

SSDI; Blankenship, Fred, 59, 18Apr1926 - ??Aug1985, Telford, Washington, TN, TN-411-62-3570

SSDI; Blankenship, Rebecca, 64, 13Sep1928 - 25Aug1993, Telford, Washington, TN, TN-412-60-3394

+2012, Jonesborough, Washington Co., TN, Obituary

http://www.johnsoncitypress.com/Obituaries/article.php?id=32412

Mrs. Marie Sliger Blankenship, age 87, Jonesborough, passed away Friday, April 27, 2012, at NHC Healthcare of Johnson City after an extended illness. Mrs. Blankenship was a native of Washington County and daughter of the late Willard & Lora Dunn Sliger.

In addition to her parents, Mrs. Blankenship was also preceded in death by her husband, Roy Blankenship; granddaughter, Kristi Rice; grandson, Justin Blankenship; and great-grandson, Jackson Blankenship; sisters, Francis Byers and Wanda Bitner and brother, Roy Sliger. She was of the Methodist faith and a member of Mayberry Community Church.

Mrs. Blankenship retired from Johnson City Medical Center. Mrs. Blankenship loved her grandchildren and great grandchildren. She enjoyed sewing and going to church as long as her health allowed.

Survivors include a daughter, Ruth Rice, Jonesborough; a son, Larry Blankenship and wife, Myra, Johnson City; she was lovingly called “Nina” by her grandchildren, Jeff Rice (Tiffany), Matt Blankenship (Angie), Larae Graves (Phil); great-grandchildren, Emma Claire and Kaylin Blankenship, Raegan and Wyatt Graves, Gage and Sydnee Duncan; brother, Orval Sliger; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be conducted 8:00 p.m. Monday, April 30, 2012, at Dillow-Taylor Funeral Home with Pastor Jeremy Dykes and Pastor Jake Herron officiating. Interment services will be conducted at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, May 1, 2012, at Mayberry-Vincent Cemetery. Pallbearers will be grandsons, Jeff Rice, Matt Blankenship and Phil Graves, nephews, Rick Blankenship, Jerry Bitner, Mike Ferguson, Danny Adams and Wallace Hylton.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2011, Limestone, Washington Co., TN, Obituary

The Greeneville Sun, (TN) - November 8, 2011

Raymond Daniel "Hoot" Gibson, 87, Limestone, died Sunday, Nov. 6, 2011, at the Johnson City Medical Center. He was a member of Fall Branch Christian Church. Mr. Gibson retired from Greene County Bank after 20 years of service. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army. Mr. Gibson loved farming, gardening, and enjoyed feeding his fish.

Survivors include his wife of 45 years: Wanda Gibson; daughters and sons-in-law: Debbie Haney, Sharon and Phil Fletcher, Julia Gibson Peters, and Laura and Shaun Hinkle; grandchildren: Capt. Matthew Fletcher, Daniel Fletcher, Logan Peters, Phillip Peters, Derek Hinkle, Catera Hinkle, Damien Fletcher, and Ashley Fletcher; sister: Zella Rodefer; brother and sister-in-law: Roger and Dorothy Gibson; sister-in-law: Lois Hettie Gibson; nieces and nephews: Martha, Mark and Paula Reed, Roger Gibson, Phillip Gibson, Jan and Bill Blankenship , Ann and Eddie Lee, Joel and Debbie Rodefer, Ed and Delene Gibson, and Greg Gibson; and a special niece: Dr. Mary Jane Gibson, to whom a special thanks is extended.

He was preceded in death by his parents: Ed and Julia Gibson; and brother: Ralph Gibson.

The family will receive friends from 1-3 and 4-7 p.m. Wednesday at Jeffers Funeral & Cremation Service, Afton Chapel, with the funeral service following at 7 p.m. in the chapel. Preacher Ron Gass and Preacher Bob Richards will officiate. A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday in Gibson Cemetery in Watauga Flats. Pallbearers will be Daniel Fletcher, Derek Hinkle, Phillip Peters, Joe Rodefer, Phillip Gibson, Ed Gibson, and Capt. Matthew Fletcher.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2012, Limestone, Washington Co., TN, Obituary

The Greeneville Sun, (TN) - March 1, 2012

Louise Saults Died; Feb. 29, 2012 Jonesborough -- Louise Saults, age 68, Limestone, went to be with her Lord Wednesday at the Johnson City Medical Center. Mrs. Saults was a Washington County native and the daughter of the late Dewey and Nora Bass Hensley.

She was preceded in death by two sisters: Rebecca Blankenship and Mildred Couch; and two brothers: Robert Hensley and Bill Hensley. She was a member of Pleasant Grove Missionary Baptist Church, where she enjoyed singing in the choir as long as her health would allow. Mrs. Saults enjoyed life, and spending time with family and friends, especially with Bubba. She retired from Philips Consumer Electronics (Magnavox) in Greeneville.

Survivors include her husband: Wilbert Saults of Limestone; a daughter and son-in-law: Sara and Sharrell Dykes of Limestone; a son and daughter-in-law: Richie and Robin Saults of Limestone; her grandson: Seth "Bubba" Saults of Limestone; a sister: Virginia Williams; brothers: Jake Hensley and Ray Hensley; and several nieces, nephews, great-nieces, and great-nephews.

A celebration of life service will be conducted at 8 p.m. Friday at Dillow-Taylor Funeral Home, Jonesborough, with Pastor Charles Morgan and Pastor Kenny Adkins officiating. Interment services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday in Pleasant Grove Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Donald Powers, Howard Saults, Ron Jenkins, Craig Williams, Gary Scism and Jerry Bitner.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

+2011, Telford, Washington Co., TN, Obituary

http://www.johnsoncitypress.com/Obituaries/article.php?id=29690

Fate Blankenship, age 82, of Treadway Trail Telford, TN, passed away at his home on March 30th after a battle with cancer.

He was preceded in death by his father, W. C. Blankenship and mother, Josephine Cody Blankenship; also wife Lucille Brummit Blankenship; son, Fate Darrell Blankenship; one daughter, Diane Holtsclaw; two sisters, Lucille Blankenship and Esther Yarbor; and six Brothers: Roy, Campbell, Fred, Homer, Welzia and Floyd Blankenship; all of Jonesborough TN.

He is survived by his two daughters, Teresa Cocke and husband, Bruce, Helen Mathes and husband, B. J.; three sons, Danny Adams & wife, Jackie, Bobby Sheets & wife, Sherry, David Adams & Nicole; two sisters; Ruby Blankenship and Velma Walters; Twelve Grandchildren, Adam Mathes, Tracy Boyd, Josh Pate, Heather Dennis, Stephen Cocke, Amy Stockfelt, Caleb and Aaron Sheets, Casey Hensley, Deana Adams, Lacey Adams and Andrew Adams; Twelve Great-Grand Children, Christian, Isaiah and Angelina Boyd, Jillian Pate, Micah Rhinehart, Calvin Dennis, Henry Cocke, Jayla, Alyssa and Hudson Stockfelt and Hayden Holtsclaw; Several Nieces and Nephews.

He retired from farming and cabinet making. We want to give our thanks to Larry Miller and Pauletta Blankenship for the care they gave him and all the prayers and thoughts from family and friends through his illness.

Funeral services will be conducted at 8:00 p.m. Friday, April 1, 2011, at Dillow-Taylor Funeral Home with Reverend John Hitechew, Minister David Rader and Lay Minister Terry Cloyd officiating. Wings of Eagles and Tracy Boyd will be providing the song and music services. Interment services will be conducted 11:00 am Saturday, April 2, 2011 at Mayberry Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Bruce McKee, Justin Moore, Rick Blankenship, Michael Blankenship, Larry Blankenship, Terry Hensley, Wallace Hylton and Ronald Saults. Honorary pallbearers will Sam Arrowood, Ricky Adams, Samuel Blankenship and John David Shelton.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

+2013, Telford, Washington Co., TN, Obituary

The Greeneville Sun, (TN) - December 11, 2013

Murphy Welsey Hensley Died: Dec. 9, 2013 Jonesborough -- Murphy Welsey Hensley, born June 3, 1922, passed away Monday, Dec. 9, at the age of 91 at his home in Telford. Mr. Hensley was a native of Washington County and a son of the late Carmen and Delitha Blankenship Hensley.

He was an active member of Bowmantown Baptist Church and well known in the community. He enjoyed friends, family and neighbors, and the local coffee crowd. His farming skills and advice were evident from his abundant supply of corn and sweet potatoes to many. He will be sorely missed by friends, family and all who knew him. Mr. Hensley retired from Baxter Pharmaceutical and was a lifelong farmer.

Survivors include his wife: Leila Hensley of Telford; two sons and daughter-in-law: Beebe and Sandra Hensley and Dallas Hensley; one daughter and son-in-law: Beverly and Paul A. Armentrout; grandchildren: Kimberlee Hensley, Todd Hensley and wife, Dena, Cade Hensley and wife, Jenny, Tony Hensley, Kevin Armentrout, and Gina Grizzle and husband, Josh; great-grandchildren: Caitlin Hensley, Jesse Hensley, Morgan Hensley, Riley Hensley, Zachary Grizzle, Isaac Grizzle and Noah Grizzle; six sisters: Prince Bailey, Nora Riddle, Phyliss Jones, Helen Goodman, Elsie Hensley, and Evelyn Saults and husband, Delbert; two brothers: Brown Hensley and Ralph Hensley; two sisters-in-law: Mary Emma Bell and husband, Roy, and Nila Price; and three brothers-in-law: H. Mack Brown, Hoot Brown and wife, Marie, and Kyle Wayde Brown and wife, Eulee.

He was preceded in death by a son: Arthur G. Hensley; his siblings: Von Hensley, Ellen Shelton, and Dill Hulse; and a daughter-in-law: Brenda J. Hensley.

The family will receive friends from 4-7 p.m. Thursday at Dillow-Taylor Funeral Home. The funeral service will follow visitation at 7 p.m. with Pastor Josh Grizzle, Pastor Tony Crossnoe and Preacher Sakkie Pretorius officiating. Interment services will be conducted at 1 p.m. Friday in Fairview Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Johnny Hulse, Todd Hensley, Cade Hensley, Tony Hensley, Jesse Hensley and Kevin Armentrout. Honorary pallbearers will be Harold Stevens, Randy Perkins, Gary Royston, John Fossit, Bobby Shanks, Paul J. Broyles, and the members of the Adult IV Sunday School Class.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

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

Blankenship, Margaret 95, 08May1916 - 19Aug2011, Jonesborough, Washington, TN, TN-414-70-8556

Blankenship, Fate 82, 02May1928 - 30Mar2011, Telford, Washington, TN, TN-414-42-8260

White

+2010, Sparta, White Co., TN, Obituary

http://spartaexpositor.com/articles/2010/06/30/obituaries/doc4c2b27c949370826209605.txt
Published: Wednesday, My Spatranew, June 30, 2010,

Harold Stassen Blankenship, 61, of Sparta, passed away June 29, 2010, at his residence. Mr. Blankenship was born Jan. 12, 1948, in DeKalb County, to Joseph Gerome and Vestie Pack Blankenship. He spent his life serving and protecting the citizens of Sparta and White County as a law enforcement officer, recently retiring as an investigator/detective for Sparta Police Department.

He was preceded in death by his parents; two sons, Harold Stassen Blankenship Jr. and Aaron Qualls.

Survivors include his wife, Lisa Blankenship, of Sparta; daughter, Kimberly Watts and husband Greg, of Sparta; two sons, Joseph Blankenship and wife Davalynn, Steven Blankenship and wife Trish, all of Sparta; two sisters, Janie McCarty and husband David, of Nashville, Sandy Greene, of McMinnville; brother, Carl Blankenship, of McMinnville; father-in-law and mother-in-law, Ted and Bernice Qualls, of Sparta; and grandchildren, Olivia Watts, Scott, Seth, Shane and Stephanie Blankenship, Bonnie Jean and David Harold Blankenship.

Funeral service will be 11 a.m., July 2, 2010, at Oak Lawn Funeral Home, with burial in Oak Lawn Cemetery. Robert Sheppard and Dan Horton will officiate.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

+2012, Sparta, White Co., TN, Funeral

Herald-Citizen (Cookeville, TN) - November 20, 2012

Funeral services for Doris A. Haston, 77, of Sparta, will be held at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 21, at Thurman Funeral Home in Sparta. Interment will be in Blankenship Cemetery in Bledsoe County. Mrs. Haston passed away on Monday, Nov. 19, 2012, at her residence.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

+2013, Walling, White Co., TN, Funeral

Published in The Tennessean on Dec. 23, 2013

Margaret Samantha Blankenship Seals, Walling, TN

Service 11 a.m., Tuesday. Visitation today, 5-8 p.m. at High Funeral Home, (931) 473-2137

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

+2013, Walling, White Co., TN, Obituary

https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/122067424/margaret-samantha-seals

Walling, TN resident and Warren County, TN native Margaret Samantha Blankenship Seals, age 93, was born August 11, 1920 and died December 22, 2013 at her residence following a brief illness. She was the daughter of the late Roy and Sally McDowell Blankenship.

A homemaker and a member of Quebeck Baptist Church, She was married to Ervin Austin Seals who preceded her in death June 2, 2007.

In addition to her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by son, Dwain Seals; three sisters, Ruth Crawford, Iola Wagner and Cleoda Willmore; and brother, Ivan Blankenship.

She is survived by three children and their spouses, Judy and Ronnie Bell of White House, TN, Wanda and Joe Roberts of Walling, TN and J.L. Seals of Walling, TN; six grandchildren, Chris Seals, Candy Beaty, Austin Bell, Nicole Mason, Joe Roberts and Jesse Roberts; nine great-grandchildren; brother, Roy Blankenship of Harriman, TN; sister-in-law, Mary Turner of Holland, MI; and several nieces and nephews also survive.

Funeral service will be held at 11:00 am, Tuesday, December 24, 2013 in High's Chapel with David Bratcher officiating. Burial will follow in Mt. Pisgah Cemetery in White County.

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

Blankenship, Harold S. 61, 12Jan1949 - 29Jun2010, Sparta, White, TN, TN-412-84-4801

Williamson

2010, Brentwood, Williamson Co., TN, Obituary

The Tennessean , January 8, 2010

Blankenship, H. Fred Age 96. January 7, 2010. Retired Minister and District Superintendent, Tennessee Conference of The United Methodist Church. Born July 25, 1913 in Hardin County near Sardis, TN, Happy Fred was the tenth of fifteen children born to the late Joseph Butler and Ardelia Orr Blankenship. Raised in the little Lebanon community, Reverend Blankenship and his brothers worked the land with their father while the girls helped their mother with chores and the younger children. As was the custom in the rural South during the Depression, he was expected to drop out of school after the eighth grade. However, his father allowed him to go to high school - as long as education did not get in the way of farming - and young Fred graduated from Saltillo High School, class of 1932, of which he was president. His senior year, he was a member of the Saltillo championship basketball team that went on to the state tournament in Knoxville, and he placed first in the district in the mile run.

The Sunday after his high school graduation, he preached his first sermon, at the Lebanon Methodist Church, in the Central Tennessee Conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church. On Christmas Day of that year, he performed his first wedding, for which he was paid a dollar. At that time, there were thirty preachers in that little conference, which went from the Mississippi River at Memphis all the way to Chattanooga; three of those preachers were Blankenship brothers, Frank, Fred and Floyd.

His first charge was the Savannah Circuit (Eureka, Robertson's Chapel, Wesley's Chapel and Oak Grove with two additional "part-time" churches, Greenwood and Highland). This charge paid a salary of $400.00, but in 1932-33, he received $75.00, "not all of it in cash." In his first year, he had no car, so he often ran between churches (in 1933, he traded a Bible for a car!). Ordained a deacon in 1934, in 1936 he was ordained an elder, in full connection to the Conference. In 1939, after the Methodist Episcopal Church and the Methodist Episcopal Church South had reunited, Reverend Blankenship, although already fully ordained, began his work toward his college degree, from Cumberland University in Lebanon, graduating in 1943 with a B.A. in English and History. He rode the bus from Dowelltown to Lebanon three times a week, taking classes all day long.

He received the Master of Divinity from Vanderbilt University in 1948. Preaching fulltime as he pursued his education, Reverend Blankenship moved to Columbia in 1946. There he started two new churches, Saint Luke's and Riverside Methodist. In October 1948, he met the pretty young assistant home demonstration agent for Maury County, Miss June Wheeler, of Chattanooga, who had planned the 4-H Club banquet at the newly-built Riverside Methodist. Miss Wheeler was interested in a career and a master's degree in food science; Reverend Blankenship, who had just started two new churches and had bought a new gun and waders, was interested in church extension and evangelism, fishing and hunting. Neither was interested in marriage. The Lord, however, had other plans; they were married on October 2, 1949, enjoying sixty years of married life, with Mrs. Blankenship teaching and working with Reverend Blankenship in the church and in the community. Mrs. Blankenship passed away on September 15, 2009.

Reverend Blankenship's career reflects the history of the Methodist Church in middle Tennessee. He was present for the two important mergers: first in 1939, when the Methodist Episcopal Church South, the Methodist Episcopal Church, and the Methodist Protestant Church united; second, in 1968, when the United Brethren joined with the Methodist Church to form the United Methodist Church. A dynamic preacher and old-fashioned pastor, Reverend Blankenship was mentored by a great Methodist evangelist, the late Harry Denman. Reverend Blankenship served in leadership roles in evangelism and missions throughout the Tennessee and the greater Southeastern Jurisdictional Conferences. He raised the first million dollar gifts for the Tennessee conference, 1968-71: for Martin College, Pulaski; Methodist camps and assembly grounds; and McKendree Manor. As district superintendent, he served the Bishop as vice-president of the Bishop's cabinet. A natural leader, "Brother Fred" built churches and congregations by hard work, good preaching, a focus on the Lord and not himself, and the ability to help people make connections. Always active in the community, he was a member of service organizations including the Lion's, Rotary, Civitan and Kiwanis Clubs; he was also a thirty-second degree Mason, was president of his Masonic class, and was affiliated with Jere Baxter Lodge. From 1932 to 1980, he served the following appointments: Savannah Circuit, Tullahoma Circuit, Collinwood Circuit, Smithville Circuit, Dowelltown Circuit, Hendersonville Circuit, Riverside, Belle Meade, Tulip Street, Lawrenceburg First, Shelbyville First, Columbia First, Conference Council Office Associate Director, Inglewood, and the Murfreesboro District Superintendent, from which he retired in 1980. After that time, he served as minister of visitation of Belle Meade and Forest Hills Methodist churches. He retired yet again and was called back, at age 83, to serve Pennington Bend and Glencliff United Methodist, the latter of which his brother Floyd had served years before. Preaching his last sermon in May 2007, at the age of 93, he stayed active and sharp as a tack until the last week of his life. Including all the congregations in almost 50 years of active service and 17 years in "retirement", Brother Fred served 58 churches in 17 appointments, taking over 4000 members into the Church. Large or small, he loved his congregations, counting it a privilege to serve. His relationship as the second pastor of Belle Meade United Methodist Church (1952-56) was especially interesting, as he was the pastor who worked closely with the late H.G. Hill as this new congregation in a developing part of Nashville had to chose whether to buy the Belle Meade Mansion and convert it into a church or purchase the current property off Davidson Road. The growth of that church has mirrored the growth of west Nashville. For United Methodists in west and middle Tennessee, few have not been touched by the ministry of H. Fred Blankenship.

Survivors include daughters Judy and husband George Cheatham, Greensboro, NC; Julia Rich, Nashville; Freda and husband John Evans, Madison; Freddie and husband Douglas Summers, Murfreesboro; son-in-law George D. Ferguson, Pulaski. His wife June passed away in September 2009 and his oldest daughter, Martha Jean Ferguson, passed away in March 2009. Grandchildren include Sarah Hampton and Dayton Cheatham; Matthew King and wife Trisha; Amelia Lawrence; Megan and husband Robert James; Peter Ferguson and wife Emily; Kerry Evans and wife Emily; Keith Evans; ten great-grandchildren; and many, many beloved nieces and nephews. Of the 15 Blankenship children, he is survived by sisters Geneva Craig of Sardis, TN, and Ruby Hamilton of Kingsland, AR; he is predeceased by sisters Annie Bridges, Mae Tarpley, Edna Hopper, and brothers James, Frank, Joseph, Allen, Edgar, and Floyd. Three children died in childhood: Ruth, Horace, and Lloyd.

Pallbearers are W.D. Turner, Kevin Lamb, Durand Hite, Mike Perritt, Reverend Thomas Vann, Tommy Vann, and Reese Smith. Honorary Pallbearers are Members of the Tennessee Annual Conference; Sunday School classes Challenger (Arlington UMC), JOY (Forest Hills UMC), Robert I Moore (Brentwood UMC); funeral directors Fentress Casey, Henderson, TN, Tony Sowell and Jane Gray Sowell, Columbia, TN; physicians Robert Faber, Russell Ward, Ira Johnson, Robert Graham, and James Hudgins. The family will visit with friends Sunday from 1 to 4 p.m. at Oakes & Nichols, Columbia and after 12 Noon Monday at Brentwood United Methodist Church, 309 Franklin Roa

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2010, Brentwood, Williamson Co., TN, Obituary

http://www.galaxgazette.com/cgi-bin/c2.cgi?055+article+Obituaries+20100108083524055055007

Claude Edward Lester, 81, of Brentwood, Tenn., died Friday, Jan. 1, 2010. He was the son of the late John and Cloa Blankenship Lester.

Survivors include his wife, Joyce Lester of Brentwood; children and spouses, Michael and Annette Lester of Phoenix, Ariz., Jessica and Kellon Moore of Woodbridge, Jamie Lester of Columbia, Tenn., and Jason Lester of Nashville, Tenn.; sisters, Beulah Yost of Oak Ridge, N.C., Evalina Thomas of Mount Airy, N.C.; brothers, Halsey Lester of Fries, Gentry Gene Lester of Troutville and Elwood Lester of Charlottesville; and three grandchildren.

A memorial service will be held today, Friday, at 10 a.m. in the Vaughan-Guynn Funeral Home chapel. No visitation is planned.

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+2011, Brentwood, Williamson Co., TN, Obituary

http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/tennessean/obituary.aspx?n=carnetha-manookian&pid=149057851

Published in The Tennessean from Mar. 3 to Mar. 4, 2011

Carnetha Manookian, 91, of Brentwood, died Feb 28, 2011.

Preceded in death by parents, Walter and Ethel Blankenship.

Survived by husband, Norman G. Manookian; children, Walter (Judy) Manookian, Edward (Janet) Manookian, Gary (Vickie) Manookian; grandchildren, Lisa, David, Adam, Brian, Karen.

Services Saturday, Mar. 5, 1 p.m. at Brentwood Hills Church of Christ.

+2011, College Grove, Williamson Co., TN, Obituary

http://obitsforlife.com/obituary/368946/Harwell-Mrs-Ina-Claudia-Blankenship.php

Harwell, Mrs. Ina Claudia, age 101 of College Grove, TN died on July 11, 2011. A native of Giles County, she was the daughter of the late Henry Wash Blankenship and Hassie Thurman Blankenship.

Also preceding her in death were her husband of 58 years, Matthew Thomas Harwell; sister, Mary Blankenship Fogg; brothers, Cletus, Henry, John, R. H. & Thurman Blankenship; and her son in-law, Charles Briggs Smith, II.

She is survived by her daughter, Mary Ann Harwell Smith of College Grove, TN; grandchildren, Charles Briggs Smith III of Mufreesboro, TN, Claudia Smith (Jerry) Flippen of College Grove, TN & Thomas Wyatt (Teresa) Smith of Kansas City, MO; great grandchildren, Bonnie Alison (Eric) Flippen Tucker, Katherine Maeve Smith & Matthew Wyatt Smith; great great grandchild, Luke Harwell Tucker.

Funeral Services will be conducted 11:00AM Thursday, July 14, 2011 at Williamson Memorial Funeral Home, Rev. Justin Collett officiating. Interment, Williamson Memorial Gardens.

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+2011, Franklin, Williamson Co., TN, Obituary

Published in The Tennessean on May 15, 2011

Blankenship, Mrs. Opal DeWire, Age 92, passed away at her home in Franklin May 13, 2011. Long time resident of Williamson County, member of Franklin Church of Christ, and retiree of the former CPS.

Preceded in death by her husband, Ashley Blankenship; sister, Clara Sullivan; brother, Elmer DeWire.

Survived by nieces, Carol Ann Sullivan, Patsy (Wesley) Boyd, both of Franklin, and several other nieces and nephews, great and great-great nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Monday, May 16, 2011 at Williamson Memorial Funeral Home, Mike Waters and Mitch Davis officiating. Interment Mt. Hope Cemetery. Pallbearers: Wesley Boyd, Kyle Boyd, Eric Thoreson, John Denton, Elmer DeWire and Emmett Mangrum. Honorary Pallbearers: Donald DeWire, Velmer Luckett, Lloyd Luckett, Robert Schmidt, Elders and Deacons of Franklin Church of Christ.

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2012, Franklin, Williamson Co., TN, Obituary

http://bdtonline.com/obituaries/x733694247/Mabel-Blankenship-Hall

Mabel Blankenship Hall, age 94, passed away in Civista Hospital in LaPlata, [Charles Co.] Md. on Monday, April 16, 2012. She had been in declining health since July of 2011. Born on Oct. 13, 1917 in Rugby, [Grayson Co.] Va., she was a daughter of the late Carl Elmer and Emma Greer Blankenship. She was a resident of Bluewell [Mercer Co., WV] until 1987. She lived in Franklin, Tenn. for the past 25 years and was a member of the Baptist Church. She is a lifetime member of the Eastern Star Bluefield Chapter 66. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, George A. Hall; brothers, Worth Blankenship and his wife, Mary, and Lawrence Blankenship and his wife, Betty Lou; and a grandson, Carl Edward Mitchell.

Survivors are daughter, Barbara Jean Mitchell and husband, Robert Edward of Murfreesboro, Tenn.; sons, Earl C. Hall and wife, Mary Lou of Waldorf, Md., George Ronnie Hall and wife, Jacqualene of Lynnville, Tenn.; grandchildren, Connie Jean Henson, Terry Lynn Collins, Francine Hall, Robert Earl Mitchell, Kimberly Jean Mitchell and Carl Edward Mitchell; great-grandchildren, Michelle Ann Collins, Tamara Lynn Collins, Shannon Marie Collins, Joshua Michael Collins, Andrew Martin Mitchell, Joshua Ryan Mitchell and Hope Noel Mitchell; honorary grandchildren, Seth Peters and Josh Peters; nieces and nephews, Patricia Carter, David Blankenship and Larry Blankenship.

Funeral services will be held on Friday, April 20, 2012 at 1:00 p.m. at the Cravens-Shires Funeral Home in Bluewell with Minister Josh Peters officiating. Entombment will follow at Roselawn Memorial Gardens in Princeton. Serving as pallbearers will be Rob Mitchell, Kimberly Mitchell, Francine Hall, Andrew Mitchell, Josh Mitchell, Michelle Hall, Seth Peters, Hope Mitchell and Josh Peters.

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SSDI; Blankenship, Worth , 63, 05Dec1919 - ??Jun1983, Bluefield, Mercer, WV, WV-234-22-2226

SSD: Blankenship, Carl, 81, 02Oct1893 - ??Mar1975, Bluefield, Mercer, WV, WV-233-07-5771

1910 Census, Wilson Creek, Grayson Co., VA, page 192, Dwlg 76/76 there is a David Greer and Wife Nancy with a Dau Emma age 10.

+2013, Franklin, Williamson Co., TN, Obituary

Published in The Tennessean on April 19, 2013

Mr. Willie Royce Blankenship, Age 72 of Franklin, TN, went to be with the Lord April 17, 2013. Veteran of the U.S. Marines. Owner and President of All Pest Solutions. Faithful servant and deacon of Grace Church. Loving husband, father, brother & grandfather.

Survived by: wife, Linda Blankenship; daughter, Rhonda (Charlie) Clarkson; son, Tim (Abbay) Blankenship; granddaughters, Chandler & Kendall Clarkson & Ella Blankenship; brothers, Glenn Blankenship & Kenneth Blankenship & sister, Sandra Whitman.

Funeral services will be conducted 10 a.m. Saturday, April 20, 2013 at Williamson Memorial Funeral Home, Pastor Bill Sasser officiating. Interment Williamson Memorial Gardens. Family & friends will serve as pallbearers.

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2013, Franklin, Williamson Co., TN, Death

Published in The Tennessean on Dec. 15, 2013

Minnie Virginia Blankenship, Franklin, TN, Age 78.

Memorial service will be held at a later date. Williamson Memorial F.H., (615) 794-2289.

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

Blankenship, Opal D. 92, 24Oct1918 - 13May2011, Franklin, Williamson, TN, TN-413-28-0475

Blankenship, Ova A. 66, 04Aug1944 - 19Apr2011, Brentwood, Williamson, TN, TN-415-11-2246

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+2012, Lebanon, Wilson Co., TN, Obituary

Published in Wytheville Enterprise on April 11, 2012

Shirley Norton passed away on April 4, 2012, at age 74. The family will be receiving friends at Sellars Funeral Home in Lebanon from 4 to 8 p.m. on Friday and from noon until the service on Saturday. The chapel service, conducted by Brother Steve Mayle is 3:30 p.m. Saturday, April 7, 2012. Interment in Wilson County Memorial Gardens. Family and friends will serve as pallbearers.

Survivors include husband of 53 years, Bob Norton; children, Sandy Blankenship, Barbara Joyce, Ricky and Linda Norton, Nancy and Mike Ferrell, and Bobby Gene and Elaine Norton; siblings, Claude and Helen Hess, Allen and Pat Hess, and Brenda and Herman Speece; grandchildren, Charlie and Jackie Lester, Blake and Jaime Williams, Chrissa Norton, Chase Ferrell, Tanner Ferrell, Jason and Jeanina Biondolillo, Alyssa Norton, and David Norton; and six great-grandchildren.

She is preceded in death by parents, Russell and Nancy Taylor Hess, brother Donald Hess and sister, Lucille Hess.

Sellars Funeral Home, 313 W. Baddour Pkwy, Lebanon TN, 615.444.9393. Obits 615.758.8818.

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2013, Lebanon, Wilson Co., TN, Obituary

Published in The Tennessean on January 23, 2013

Eloise Butler Denney, Age 88 of Lebanon. Passed away on Monday, January 21, 2013 at Quality Care Health Center.

Preceded in death by parents, Riley Benjamin Butler and Addie Elizabeth Butler; husband, Ralph Denney (2006); son, Donald Ralph Denney (1986); siblings, Tat Olds, Evelyn Thompson, Ben Butler, Jimmy Butler, Joe Butler and Tommy Butler.

Survived by three children, Marilyn Denney Johnston (Terry) Blankenship, Lisa Denney (Eric) Hustedt and Randy (Leslie) Denney; eight grandchildren, Ryan (Chelsea) Denney, Taylor Denney, Thomas Denney and Ella Denney, Morgan Johnston (Jared) Crumm, Trevor Johnston, Becky Blankenship Papin, Read Blankenship; one great granddaughter, Oia Crumm; two brothers, Charlie (Betty) Butler and Bobby (Shirley) Butler.

Eloise was an avid golfer, bridge player, antiquer, and painter who loved her artist's canvas. Eloise was very loyal to her family and friends. She was longsuffering and committed. A hospitable and wonderful cook, Eloise welcomed unexpected guests to her table and into her heart. Before the disease of Alzheimer's stole her vocabulary, Eloise continually said "we all love each other".

Funeral services will be at Partlow Funeral Chapel on Friday, January 25, 2013 at 2 p.m. Dr. Larry Locke officiating . Pallbearers will be her Grandsons. Interment Wilson County Memorial Gardens.

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2013, Mount Juliet, Wilson Co., TN, Obituary

Published in The Tennessean on February 24, 2013

Jack Franklin Clariday, Age 84 of Mt. Juliet, TN, died Thursday, February 21, 2013. Mr. Clariday was a member of Gateway Missionary Baptist Church. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army serving during the Korean War and a recipient of the Bronze Star. Mr. Clariday was a member of the Mt. Juliet Senior Center, the Mt. Juliet Lions Club and was a member of the Donelson Kiwanis Club for over 40 years. Mr. Clariday was the owner of Plaza Barber Shop.

He was the son of the late, Auther and Mary Gregory Clariday. Mr. Clariday was also preceded in death by his wife of 54 years, Mary Ella Tillman Clariday; brothers, Billy and James Clariday and sisters, Jean Roddy and Nancy Smith.

He is survived by sons, Phillip M. (Tressa) Clariday of Lenore City, TN, Stephen F. (Sandra) Clariday of Cleveland, TN and David D. (Sara) Clariday of Mt. Juliet, TN; daughter, Marylinn E. Clariday (Paul) Kenny of Mt. Juliet, TN; brothers, Johnny, Charles, Mack, Donald and Lillard Clariday; sisters, Dot Oliver, Peggy Church and Polly Henley; grandchildren, Mary Blankenship, Michele Franco, Mandy Stinnett, Robert F. Clariday, Melissa C. Clariday, Margaret "Margie" Ginn, Nathan A. Clariday, Jamie L. Clariday, Angela K. Comer and Nicholas D. "Nick" Kenny and 5 great-grandchildren.

Funeral services will be conducted 11 a.m. Tuesday, February 26, 2013 at Gateway Missionary Baptist Church, 2514 Lakeland Drive, Nashville, TN with Bro. Jeremy Sisk officiating. Interment will follow at Woodlawn Memorial Park. Active Pallbearers will be Phillip M. Clariday, Steve F. Clariday, David D. Clariday, Paul Kenny, Robert F. Clariday, Nathan A. Clariday, and Nicholas D. "Nick" Kenny. Honorary Pallbearers will be member of the Mt. Juliet Lions Club.

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