2014-2015, TN, Compiled by James W. Blankenship jkblank1(at)sbcglobal.net
Anderson
2015, Clinton, Anderson
Co., TN, Obituary
http://www.tributes.com/obituary/show/Marilyn-Humphrey-102963106
Marilyn Humphrey, age 58, of Clinton went home to be with her
heavenly father on Saturday, October 17, 2015. Marilyn was a member of Covenant
Life International Church in Lake City. Throughout her life she loved to
singing and going to church. She will be remembered for her lively personality,
graciousness, and her loving heart.
She is survived by: Daughters - Christy Murphy of Clinton, Angela
Murphy of Clinton; Grandchildren - Cody Barber, Jacob Monroe, Destiny Vanhuss,
Dustin Murphy, and Levi Murphy; Great
Grandchild - Daisy Mae Blankenship;
Sisters - Karen Crabtree, May; Brother- Sidney Tucker
The family will have a celebration of life service held at a later
date. Holley Gamble Funeral Home in Clinton is in charge of all arrangements.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2014, Oak Ridge, Anderson Co., TN, Obituary
The Oak Ridger, (TN) Date: September 8, 2014
Alma Ruth Miniard, age 77, of Oak Ridge, Tenn., passed away
Thursday afternoon, Sept. 4, 2014 at Harriman
Health and Rehab [Roane Co., TN].
Alma lived at Harriman Health and Rehab for six years and won their
first annual beauty contest. She was raised in the United Methodist Church in
Newcomb, Tenn. Later, she joined the Church of Christ in Oak Ridge and then,
the First Christian Church in Oak Ridge. Alma was an amazing seamstress and
supported her children as a Girl Scout Brownies Leader. Her lifelong dream of
being a mother was fulfilled as she enjoyed her three children and
grandchildren. She also won many trophies for bowling.
Alma was preceded in death by her husband of 58 years, Ralph
Miniard; parents, James David Moses and Pearl Arnett Moses; sisters, Anne Hopkins, Betty Blankenship , Mildred Lanter and Carol Hartley and
brother, James D. Moses.
She is survived by her daughter and son-in law, Sandra and Patrick
White; daughter, Sally Miniard; son, David Miniard; grandchildren, Marisa
Rowland, Julian Rowland (their father, Lonnie Rowland); granddaughter, Destiny
Miniard; brother, Jerry Moses and his wife, Nancy; sister-in-law, Vaughnita
Miniard; brother-in-law, Dr. Bob Hartley; special friend, Kent Stephens of
Kingston and many other friends.
Funeral Services will be held at 11 a.m. on Monday in the Click
Funeral Home Farragut Chapel with graveside services to follow at Oak Ridge
Memorial Park at 12:30 p.m.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2015, Oak Ridge, Anderson Co., TN, Obituary
Published in Knoxville News Sentinel from
Aug. 2 to Aug. 3, 2015
Rufus Dawson Hughes, age 85, of Oak Ridge passed away Friday, July
31, 2015.
He was a member of Edgemore Baptist Church and retired from
K-25/Martin Marietta as a brick mason after 40 years of service.
Preceded in death by his first wife and mother of his children,
Glenda Hughes; second wife, Mary Hughes; parents, John and Martha Kellum
Hughes; son, Richard Hughes, sisters,
Louise Gray, Johnnie Ruth
Blankenship, and Ann Jenkins;
brother, Bill Hughes.
He is survived by: son, Randal Hughes of Oak Ridge; daughter,
Rhonda Spiva of Clinton; 7 grandchildren; 5 great grandchildren; brothers,
Charles Hughes and wife Ellen of Heiskell, Hugo Hughes and wife Pat of Clinton,
Jimmy Hughes and wife Alice of Clinton.
The family will receive friends 6:00-8:00 pm, Monday, August 3,
2015 at Holley Gamble Funeral Home with funeral services following the chapel
with Rev. Rick Miller officiating. His graveside service will be 1:00 pm,
Tuesday at Woodhaven Memorial Garden.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2015, Oliver Springs, Anderson Co., TN, Obituary
Published in Knoxville News Sentinel on June
25, 2015
Chester Phillips, beloved, honored, and respected patriarch of the
Phillips family, age 95, a resident of Oliver Springs, died on Tuesday, June
23, 2015 at his home with family by his side. Mr. Phillips was the elder of 5
generations and was born September 10, 1919, in the Rosedale Community of
Anderson County.
He lived in Clinton for 15 years, living in Oliver Springs for the
past 9 years. Mr. Phillips was a member of the Antioch Missionary Baptist
Church in Blowing Springs. He also was a member and former Govorner of the
Loyal Order of the Moose Lodge #1316. He served his country in the United States
Army during World War II. He was a retired diesel mechanic who worked for
various bus lines. His time was spent taking pride in his family and talking
about them.
Mr. Phillips was preceded in death by his wife, Edna C. Phillips;
by a daughter, Phyllis Lashley; by his parents, Grance Phillips and Elzie Lowe
Phillips; brother, Robert Phillips; and by a sister, Wanda Patterson.
He is survived by his daughters, Judy Allen and Brenda Akins of
Oliver Springs; sons, Kenneth Phillips of Clinton, Garry Phillips and wife Gena
of Madisonville; 9 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; 6
great-great-grandchildren with one due; sisters,
Zelma Blankenship of Oliver Springs, Christine Teague of
Asheville, NC; brother, Otis Phillips of Jacksboro, TN; 3 special friends, Pat
Kees, Jennie Compton and Jerry Ward.
The funeral will be Friday, June 26, 2015 at 8:00PM in the Sharp
Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Garvan Walls officiating. Burial and graveside
services will be held, Saturday, June 27, 2015 at 10:00 AM at Anderson Memorial
Gardens.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Zelma P. Blankenship – b.14Sep1922 -
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Relatives: William L. Blankenship.
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Relatives: Zelma
P. Blankenship.
Bledsoe
2015, Pikeville, Bledsoe Co., TN, Obituary
Crossville Chronicle (TN) Date: March 2, 2015
Paul J. Oakes, 88, of Pikeville passed away at Cumberland Medical
Center, [Crossville, Cumberland Co., TN,] Feb. 26, 2015.
He was of the Baptist faith and retired from Taft Youth Center
after 37 years of service. His favorite pastime was spent trading. It was said
that even if you had nothing to trade, "he'd swap a nickel with you just
so he could say he traded with you."
He was preceded in death by his parents, Charles Hunter and Bessie
Ann (Ward) Oakes; brothers and in-laws, Harold (Pearl and Nan) Oakes, Raymond
(Bernice) Oakes, R.A. (Agnes) Oakes, D.C. (Alta) Oakes, Turner (Edna) Oakes,
Lenard Oakes and Woodrow Oakes; sisters and in-laws, Jewell (Ernest) Reece and
Bobbie (Reed) Cantrell; and one brother-in-law, Clarence Dean.
Paul is survived by his wife of 67 years, Velma Inez (Stone) Oakes;
sons, Ricky Paul (Shirley) Oakes of Crossville, David Michael (Fannie) Oakes
and Mitchell Harmon (Carolyn) Oakes, both of Pikeville; brother, Jim (Dorothy)
Oakes of Crossville; sister, Betty Dean of McMinnville; sisters-in-law, Clara
Oakes of Dunlap and Ruth Essex of Pikeville; grandchildren, Tammy, Holly,
Hunter, Lisa, Jimmy, Casey and Paul; 13 great-grandchildren; 13
step-great-grandchildren; several nieces, nephews, cousins; and a host of
friends.
A celebration of Paul's life was held March 1, with Bro. Tim Raney
and Bro. Casey Oakes officiating. Burial was in the Blankenship Cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2015, Pikeville, Bledsoe
Co., TN, Obituary
The News-Herald, (Lenoir City, TN) Date: May 10, 2015
Nina Baker Blankenship, 69 [1946], died Monday, May 4, 2015, and Landon Blankenship, 73 [1942], died Thursday, May 7, 2015.
Of Pikeville, the Blankenships were married on Nov. 27, 1964. They
attended Wheeler Hill Church of Christ and were members of Fall Creek Falls
Community Action Group. Landon was a member of Carpenters Local Union 2490.
Mrs. Blankenship was preceded in death by her parents, Emery and
Ollie Baker; and sister, Vonda Miller and Bobbie Robinson.
Mr. Blankenship was preceded in death by parents, John F.
Sr. and Ann Lou Blankenship; and brother,
Earl Blankenship.
Survivors include children,
Penny (Scott) Blankenship Hammer of Greenback, Mark (Vickie) Blankenship of Pikeville and Michael (Andrea) Blankenship of Pikeville; and grandchildren, Dylan and
Dalton Hammer, and Lauren (Brent) Walker Smith.
Nina was survived by a sister,
Betty (Johnny) Blankenship of Pikeville; and a brother, Hugh Baker of Pikeville.
Landon was survived by sisters,
Doris (Hubert) Davis of Pikeville and Wilma Hodges of Doyle; brothers,
Johnny (Betty) Blankenship of Pikeville, Wayne (Annette) Blankenship of Pikeville and Gary (Peggy) Blankenship of
Spencer; and several nieces and nephews.
Services for the Blankenships were held at 10 a.m. Saturday at the
funeral home chapel with Dale Barger and James Rittenberry officiating. Burial
took place at Blankenship
Cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2015, Pikeville, Bledsoe Co., TN, Funeral
Chattanooga Times Free Press (TN) Date: June 30, 2015
Oliver J. Cordell, 80, died Sunday, June 28, 2015.
Services Wednesday, July 1, at 1 p.m. CDT
in the Putnam-Reed Funeral Home, Pikeville chapel. Burial in Blankenship Cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Blount
2014, Maryville, Blount Co., TN, Obituary
In Memory of Betty
Jo Blankenship; May 24, 1937 -
June 30, 2014.
Sherwood Chapel and Memorial Gardens, 3176 Airport Highway, Alcoa,
TN 37701
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2014, Maryville, Blount Co., TN, Obituary
The Daily Times, (Maryville, TN) Date: July 3, 2014
Betty Jo (Douglass) Daguio, age 77 [1937], of Maryville, passed away Monday, June
30, 2014, at Blount Memorial Hospital. She was a member of Everett Hills Baptist Church, sang with
the Transformers and was a volunteer at Blount Memorial Hospital.
She was preceded in death by her husbands, Ben
Blankenship and Emil Daguio;
parents, Albert and Essie Mae Self Douglass; sister, Essie Ruth Fraker;
brother, Edward Douglass.
Survivors include her son,
Doug Blankenship; daughter
and son-in-law, Melissa and Sam Cupp; grandson, Samuel Cupp;
sister, Alberta Douglass of Knoxville; brother and sister-in-law, Thomas and
Freddie Douglass of Kentucky; many nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be at 7 p.m. Saturday in McCammon-Ammons-Click
Funeral Home Chapel with Dr. John Franklin officiating. Family and friends will
meet at Sherwood Mausoleum at 2 p.m. Sunday for an entombment service.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
SSDI: Blankenship,
Ben, 55, 28May1923 - ??Jun1978, Maryville, Blount, TN, TN-414-28-7019
2014, Maryville, Blount Co., TN, Obituary
The Daily Times, (Maryville, TN) - August 15, 2014
Tommy Gene McBath passed away in his home on Aug. 9, 2014,
surrounded by his family. He was born Aug. 10, 1942, the oldest child of Andrew
and Ruby McBath, a lifelong resident of Blount County, graduating from
Friendsville High School.
Preceded in death by his parents, Andrew and Ruby;
and his sister, Juanita McBath Blankenship.
Tommy became a Christian early in life and joined Mt. Sinai Baptist
Church of Maryville, where he was later ordained as a deacon. In recent years
he attended Rockford Baptist Church when he was in good health. He was a 32nd
Degree Mason with a heart for helping others. As a 19-year-old, he began his
automotive career at East Tennessee Ford, where he worked for 10 years,
preparing new cars for the show room and later worked at Farrport Firestone as
a mechanic. Customers could always depend on Tommy being honest in his repair
appraisals and never doing anything that would be considered unethical. Upon
leaving Farrport Firestone, he began employment with Crete Carrier Corporation,
a national trucking company, at the West Knoxville terminal, where he took
early retirement in 1990 due to his health. In more recent years, Tommy loved
spending time with his family and enjoyed watching NASCAR and other sports,
especially the Vols on television. He also had a large collection of Gaither
Homecoming videos and enjoyed watching them.
He is survived by his loving wife of more than 50 years, Rosemary
W. McBath; daughter, Sherrie Brown and husband Bobby; four grandchildren,
Kimberly McBath, Cortney, Cody, and Rachael Brown. He is also survived by his
sisters, Pat Keasler and husband Cleve, Brenda Riding; several nieces and
nephews.
A private burial service was held at Sherwood Memorial Gardens on
Tuesday, Aug. 12, and a memorial service will be at Rockford Baptist Church on
Sunday, Aug. 17 at 4 p.m. with pastor, Rev. Bill Small officiating.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
SSDI: Blankenship,
Juanita F., 57, 27Jun1946 - 11Jul2003, Maryville, Blount, TN, TN-408-74-7071
2015, Maryville, Blount
Co., TN, Obituary
The Daily Times, (Maryville, TN) Date: February 15, 2015
Jack Damron, age 81, of Maryville, passed away at home Friday, Feb.
13, 2015, to join his Savior Jesus Christ and the children he loved as his own,
Chris Tackett, Larry Frye, Betty Tevis and Mary Frye; father and mother, Wayne
and Pearl Damron; several brothers and sisters.
He leaves to cherish his memory his wife of 43 years, Beulah
"Bea" Damron; brother and sister-in-law, Chester and Ruby Dixon;
sisters-in-law, Donna Nelson, Edna Dixon, Diane Dixon; step son, James and Colleen Blankenship; son-in-law, Daniel Tevis; eight grandchildren, Terrie King, Barbara Santos, Dawn and John
Hernandez, Sherry Blankenship, Tiffaney and Michael Lurie, Jack and
Rachael Tackett, Daniel and Mary Tevis, David Tevis; brother, Paul Damron;
sister, Elanor Childress, Orbin and Dot Wright; 16 great-grandchildren; four
great-great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. Special freinds and
caregivers, Peggy and Jimmy Cardin, Nora Best, Jeff Dixon and Mike, Theresa
Hopkins, Pastor Charles Bailey and his friends a Laurel Bank Baptist Church. Pastor Rick Morgan and his family at Friendship Baptist Church.
All his friends and co-workers at Avis Budget Rental Car.
Special thanks to Blount Memorial Hospice and Dr. Petty and Angela.
Memorial service will be held at a later date.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2015, Maryville, Blount
Co., TN, Obituary
The Daily Times, (Maryville, TN) Date: June 24, 2015
Dennis Ola Everett, age 53, of Maryville passed away Sunday, June
21, 2015.
He will be missed deeply by all, especially his high school
sweetheart and beloved wife of 32 years, Teresa Everett; his cherished
children, Christina, 26, and Wesley, 16; his parents, Arthur Rankin and Lillie
Swaney Everett; brothers, Kenn and David (wife) Tina Everett; sister-in-law, Kathy Blankenship; uncles, aunts, cousins, nieces, nephews;
and especially his "sister at heart," Kenna Best.
Family will receive friends and family, from 6 -8 pm. Friday, June
26, at Mountain View Church of Christ, Funeral Service will be at 8 p.m.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Bradley
2015, Charleston, Bradley
Co., TN, Obituary
Chattanooga Times Free Press (TN) Date: June 9, 2015
Myrtle Duggan, 92, died Saturday, June 6, 2015.
Survivors: children,
Phyllis Shamblin, Kathy Duggan, Janet Newport, Robin Blankenship, David Duggan, John Duggan and Larry Duggan; 16 grandchildren; 30
great-grandchildren; nine great-great-grandchildren; sisters, Mary Baker and
Margaret Chambers; and brothers, Ron, Don and John Robinson.
The funeral is 11 a.m. Wednesday at Fike Funeral Home.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2014,
Cleveland, Bradley Co., TN, Obituary
Cleveland Daily Banner (TN) - April 15, 2014
Kaydan Skylar Cantrell, infant son of Tabitha N. Simpson and Jerry
W. Cantrell Jr, died Friday, April 11, 2014, at a local hospital.
Survivors include his parents; maternal grandparents; Tammy Saffels and David Blankenship;
paternal grandparents: Tammy Cantrell and Jerry Cantrell Sr.; two sisters: Kyra
and Alyssa Simpson.
The funeral will be held Wednesday, April 16, 2014, at 11 a.m. from
the Wildwood Avenue Chapel of Jim Rush Funeral Homes with the Rev. Travis
Humberd officiating. Interment will follow at Fort Hill Cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2014, Cleveland, Bradley
Co., TN, Obituary
Cleveland Daily Banner (TN) Date: June 12, 2014
Jimmie Max Brown, 77, a lifelong resident of Cleveland, went to be
with his Heavenly Father on Wednesday morning, June 11, 2014. He was born on
Sept. 21, 1936, in Bradley County as son of the late Paul Anderson Brown and
Mayme Louella Ruth Brown.
He was a member of the First Baptist Church. He was an agent for
Allstate Insurance for more than 30 years. After retiring from Allstate he
obtained his realtors license. The last several years of his life were spent in
real estate. In his earlier years, he coached youth football here in Bradley
County. He served many years as a volunteer for the Cleveland Lions Club.
In addition to his father and mother, he is preceded in death by
one brother, Billy Brown.
He leaves behind to cherish his memory his loving and devoted wife
of 55 years, Lorene Benton Brown; daughter, Kim Brown Hawes; one sister, Debbie Blankenship; and two sisters-in-law: Barbara Brock and her husband, Calvin,
and Elsie Kirksey.
A celebration of his life is planned for Friday night, June 13,
2014, at 7:30 at First Baptist Church, 1275 Stuart Road in Cleveland with the
Rev. Tom Wickes officiating. The family will receive friends on Friday night
from 5:30 until the 7:30 service time. Interment and committal service will
take place on Saturday morning, June 14, 2014, at 11 in the Hillcrest Memorial
Gardens with George Gray, Bill Creech, Benny Kirksey, Tom Hawes, Jason Reuter,
Calvin Brock and Scott Creech serving as pallbearers. The Cleveland Lions Club
will serve as honorary pallbearers.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2014, Cleveland, Bradley Co., TN, Obituary
Cleveland Daily Banner (TN) Date: October 8, 2014
Betty Gallatin, 79, a longtime resident of Cleveland, passed away
on Monday night, Oct. 6, 2014. She was born Dec. 4, 1934 in Polk County. She
was of the Christian faith.
She was preceded in death by her mother, Gladys
Blankenship Burger and a
brother David Burger.
She leaves behind to cherish her memory two children: one son,
Gregory Gallatin and daughter, Duranda Clarke; four grandchildren: James
Gallatin, Matthew Clarke, Sarah Clarke and Eileen Clarke; one
great-granddaughter, Kyla Gallatin; two brothers: Vance Walker and Teddy
Burger; and several other extended family members and a host of special
friends.
A celebration of her life is planned for Friday, Oct. 10, 2014, at
4 p.m. in the chapel of Companion Funeral Home, 2419 Georgetown Road with the
Rev. Earl Moats officiating. Interment will follow in the Ball Play Cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
SSDI: Gladys
Burger 63, 29Dec1912 - ??Dec1975,
Bradley, TN, TN-411-22-5786
2015, Cleveland, Bradley Co., TN, Obituary
Cleveland Daily Banner (TN) - September 22, 2015
William Clyde Robey, 67, a resident of Cleveland, passed away
Saturday, Sept. 19, 2015, in a Chattanooga,
[Hamilton Co., TN] health care facility. He was the son of the late Charles Clayton
Robey Sr. and Florence Blosser Robey.
He was a former resident of Birmingham, Ala. He was a retired
engineer with the Norfolk Southern Railroad after 28 years of service. He was a
veteran of the United States Navy. He enjoyed working on computers and spending
time with his family.
He is survived by his wife, Kimberly Robey of Cleveland; six children: William K. Robey, Kimberly Paige Blankenship , Kristopher C. Robey, all of Birmingham,
Erika N. Robey, Nathanial V. Robey, and Jonathan C. Robey, all of Cleveland;
six grandchildren: Hailey Blankenship , Hunter Blankenship
, Harrison Haynes, Mallorie Robey, Tucker Herron, and Sawyer Robey; brother,
Charles C. Robey Jr.
A graveside service will be held at 12:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 23,
2015, at Chattanooga National Cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Campbell
+2014, Caryville, Campbell Co., TN, Obituary
Published in Knoxville News Sentinel on Apr.
30, 2014
Sherelda Mae (Blankenship) Hatmaker, - age 85, of Caryville, passed away
Monday, April 28, 2014. A charter member of Bearwallow
Independent Missionary Baptist Church.
Survivors: son: Jesse Daniel Layne & wife Loretta Hope; 2
granddaughters.
Services 8:00 PM Thursday Cross-Smith
Chapel, Chaplin James Dunn officiating. Family and friends will meet 11:00 AM Friday at Harness
Cemetery for interment.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2015, Caryville, Campbell Co., TN, Obituary
Published in Knoxville News Sentinel on Apr.
18, 2015
Ellis Burris, age 85, of Caryville, passed away Thursday, April 16,
2015 at the LaFollette Medical
Center, [Campbell Co., TN]. Ellis was born February 24, 1930 in
Anderson County, Tennessee to the late Otis and Bessie Strong Burris.
He was of the Baptist Faith. Ellis loved hunting, fishing, and
spending time with his family and friends; especially his grandchildren, who he
went four wheeling with.
In addition to his parents, Ellis is preceded in death by wife,
Blanche Burris; daughter, Patricia Bransom; son, Virgil Burris; brother, Elmer
Burris; and sister, Rainne Blankenship.
Survivors: daughter, Nancy Andrews and husband, Bobby
"Cotton", Caryville; sons, Arthur Burris and wife, Libby, Oliver
Springs, Jimmy Burris and wife, Cheryl, Jacksboro, Donnie Burris, Lake City;
ten grandchildren; special grandchildren, Pumpkin and Natalie; two great
grandchildren, Katelynn and Isabella; sister, Clara Dean Miller, Cleveland, OH;
special friend, Louis Foust; several nieces, nephews, and a host of other
relatives and friends.
Funeral Service: 8:00 p.m., Sunday, April 19, 2015 in the Hatmaker
Funeral Home Chapel in Lake City, Tennessee, with Rev. Kenny Sharp officiating.
Family and Friends will meet at 1:15 p.m., Monday, April 20, 2015 at Hatmaker Funeral
Home, in Lake City, Tennessee, to go in procession to Norris Memorial Gardens
for a 2:00 p.m. graveside service.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2014, Elk Valley, Campbell Co., TN, Obituary
Published in LaFollette Press from July 17 to
July 24, 2014
Ezra Botts, 78, of Elk Valley, died July 4 at the LaFollette Medical Center, [Campbell
Co., TN].
He was preceded in death by his first wife, Alma Pearl Botts and
parents, Johnny and Lizzie
Blankenship Botts.
He is survived by his wife, Kathleen Prather Botts, of Elk Valley;
daughter, Pamela Smith; stepchildren, Pamela Freeman and Timothy Holt, of Ohio.
Funeral services were July 7 at the Lick Fork Baptist Church with
the Revs. Pete Norman and Woody Jackson officiating.
Interment was at Valley View Cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2014, Jacksboro, Campbell Co., TN, Obituary
http://www.barnesfuneralhome.com/obituary/Bruce-G.-Blankenship/Jacksboro-TN/1331508
Bruce G. Blankenship,
age 78 of Jacksboro, TN, died Friday, January 10, 2014 at his residence. Born
on October 30, 1935 in Farmersville, OH, he was the son of the late Walter E. & Martha (Rice) Blankenship.
He retired from Emory Worldwide after 25 years of service. He was a
U.S. Marine and Air Force veteran having served in the Korean Conflict. He had
also worked for McDonnell Douglas and the Dayton Fire Department.
Preceded in death by his Wife: Wilda J.
(Gibson) Blankenship in 2006; Brothers: Walter Edwin, Marvin and Kenneth Blankenship;
Sister: Melissa Sue Norvell.
Survivors include Daughter:
Tammy Blankenship, Jacksboro, TN; Brothers: Roger
(Mildred) Blankenship, Lewisburg, OH, Steve Blankenship,
Brookville, OH, Joe Blankenship and David Blankenship,
both of California; Sisters: Janice Thomas, June Ellen Blankenship, and Ondalea Keppel, all of Gettysburg, OH. Granddaughter: Geneal E. M. Duer,
Jacksboro, TN; Numerous Nieces, Nephews, Cousins, and Friends.
Family will receive friends on Wednesday, January 15, 2014 from
11:00 a.m. to 12:30 P.M. at the Barnes Funeral Home, 411 N. Commerce St.,
Lewisburg, OH followed by a graveside service at 1:00 P.M. in Roselawn Cemetery
in Lewisburg with military services by the Preble County Honor Guard.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2014, Jacksboro, Campbell Co., TN, Obituary
Published in Knoxville News Sentinel on Oct.
1, 2014
Zelma Sisk, age 92, of Jacksboro, our loving sister, grandmother
and auntie went home on September 28, 2014.
Preceded in death by husband, Robert Sisk; son, Harold Sisk;
parents, Dave & Sabra Ward Farmer; sisters, Ruby Byrge, Hazel Newport,
Margaret Seiber; brothers, Fred & Holbert Farmer.
Survivors, brother: Raymond Farmer & wife Wanda of Caryville;
grandsons: Brandon, Brent and Casey Sisk; great-grandchildren: Tristan, Kayla,
Cole, and Elliana; special nieces:
Sherry Tipton and Maria
Blankenship; special nephew
Jay Byrge of Knoxville; daughter in-law: Dee Sisk.
Services 1:00 PM Thursday Cross-Smith
Chapel, Chaplain James Dunn officiating. Interment Campbell Memorial Gardens.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2015, Jacksboro, Campbell Co., TN, Obituary
Published in Knoxville News Sentinel on Jan.
25, 2015
Dennis Leland Poole, 66, of Jacksboro, passed away Friday, January
23, 2015.
He was a member of Cumberland View Baptist Church. He was a US Army
veteran. He retired from the TVA after 33 years of service.
Preceded in death by parents, Willard Bond and Mary
Thelma Greene Poole.
Survivors: his wonderful caring wife, Janet Phillips Smith Poole;
daughters, Marcie and Jim Eldridge, Whitney Poole Davis, Lisa and Kennifer
Smith; brother, Victor Wayne Poole and wife Carol; sister, Becky Blankenship and husband Dickie;
grandchildren, Matthew Leland Rogers, Braden, Eli and Noah Davis; several
nieces and nephews.
Services 7:00 p.m. Sunday Cumberland View
Baptist Church. Rev. Bobby Ray Wilson Rev. Larry Russell officiating. Interment 12:00 noon Monday Roane Memorial Gardens in Rockwood,
Tennessee, with military honors.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2014, Jellico, Campbell Co., TN, Obituary
LaFollette Press (TN) - March 3, 2014
Betty Archer Neely, 77, born September 18, 1936 in Barbourville,
Ky., died Feb. 21, 2014. She was a loving mother and friend. She was a
life-long member of the Jellico Church of God Mountain Assembly.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Annie and Clyde
Singleton; husbands, Adam Henry Archer and Van Neely; sisters, Joanne Silcox, Bessie Mae Leach, Jetta Blankenship ; brothers, Clyde Ernest Singleton, Bobby
Singleton, Jack Singleton; and special nephew, William Matthew 'Little Bill'
Silcox.
She is survived by her sons, Jerry and Gary Archer, of Jellico;
daughters, Della Bridges and Deborah Smith, favorite son-in-law, Jerome Smith,
all of Jellico; sister, Charlotte Skeleton; brother, Dave Singleton both, of
Detroit, Mich.; half-brothers, Joe Singleton and Willie Singleton, of
Williamsburg, Ky.; half-sisters, Shirley Ayers, Thelma Perry and Brenda Lawson,
all of Williamsburg, Ky.; sister-in-law, Jenese Perkins, of Jellico; special
friend, Audrey Hodge. She also leaves three grandchildren, Amanda Sexton, Gena
Robinson and Adam Archer; six great-grandchildren; and a host of nieces,
nephews and friends to mourn her passing.
Funeral services were Feb. 25 at the Jellico Church of God Mountain
Assembly in Jellico with the Rev. Scott Landes and the Rev. Ray Landes
officiating. Interment was at Douglas Cemetery in Wooldridge.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2014, Jellico, Campbell Co., TN, Obituary
Published in Knoxville News Sentinel on June
10, 2014
Grace Baird Sexton, Age 92, of Jellico, died Sunday, June 8, 2014,
at the Courtyards Senior Living in Oak Ridge. She was a member of First Baptist
Church of Jellico and a member of Jellico Chapter #215, Order of the Eastern
Star.
Preceded in death by her parents, Walter and Ella (Blankenship) Baird; husband,
Willard Sexton; brothers, J. C. Baird, Millard Baird and Sterling Baird.
Survivors include daughter and son-in-law, Debra and Roger Freeman;
grandchildren, Eric, Kristen, and Justen Freeman, all of Knoxville; sister,
Lola Bridges of Alcoa; several nieces and nephews.
The family will receive friends from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Wednesday,
June 11, 2014, with funeral services to follow at First Baptist Church of
Jellico with Rev. Joel Crawford and Chaplain Ruth Bordeaux officiating.
Interment will follow Thursday, June 12 at 11:00 a.m., in the Jellico Cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2014, Jellico, Campbell Co., TN, Obituary
Published in LaFollette Press from Sept. 18
to Sept. 25, 2014
Nora E. Mickey Walker, 78, of Jellico, died Sept. 11.
She is survived by her children,
Joann McGhee, Charles Walker, Janice Walker, Jerry Walker, Cathy Blankenship and Vicki Partin.
Funeral services were Sept. 13 at Cox and Son Chapel with the Revs.
Charles Walker and Rev. Jimmy Logan officiating.
Interment was in Huddleston Cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2014, Little Elk, Campbell Co., TN, Obituary
Published in LaFollette Press from Sept. 11
to Sept. 18, 2014
James Robert Blankenship, 80, of Little Elk, died Sept. 1.
He was preceded in death by his daughter, Sharon
Blankenship Hamblin; parents, Henry and Carrie Douglas
Blankenship.
He is survived by his wife,
Ruby Jeffers Blankenship; sons,
Gary Blankenship, Danny Blankenship
and Michael Blankenship.
Funeral services were Sept. 5 at Harp Funeral Home Chapel with the
Revs. Jerry Lambdin and Ronnie Jeffers officiating.
Interment was in Douglas Cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2015, Newcomb, Campbell Co., TN, Obituary
LaFollette Press (TN) - October 8, 2015
Lonnie Ray 'Chico' Woods, 72, of Newcomb, died Sept. 28.
He was preceded in death by his son, Arnold Overton; father, Pearl
Sharp; mother, Minnie Woods and one great grandchild.
He is survived by his sons, Thomas Overton; Johnny Overton; Bobby
Overton; Lonnie Woods; daughters,
Louise Rose; Gwendolyn
Blankenship; Martha Walters;
14 grandchildren; 27 great grandchildren and the mother of his children,
Flossie Overton Woods Sweeney Hurst.
Services were held October 1 at Harp Funeral Home Chapel with the
Rev. Ray Woods officiating. 'Chico's' wishes were to be cremated following the
funeral services.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2015, Pioneer, Campbell Co., TN, Obituary
LaFollette Press (TN) Date: September 3, 2015
John 'Dave' Blankenship, 60, of Pioneer, died August 25.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Wilma Douglas Blankenship and brother,
Charles Blankenship, Jr.
He is survived by his wife,
Shirley Blankenship; son,
Billy "Bud” Blankenship; daughter,
Sheila Keller; five grandchildren; father, Charles Blankenship, Sr.; brother, Billy Ray Blankenship and sister,
Sharon Drees.
Services were held August 28 at the Harp Funeral Home Chapel with
the Rev. Jerry Yancey officiating. Interment was in Baird Cemetery with
military honors given by The American Legion Honor Guard Post #154.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Carroll
+2014, Atwood, Carroll Co., TN, Obituary
Published in The Jackson Sun on Sept. 10, 2014
Betty Blankenship,
81, Atwood, died 09-06-2014.
Arrangements: Bodkin Funeral Home Inc..
2000 South 1ST Milan,
TN 38358 (731) 686-3111
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Public Records; https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/KPRY-HR3
Betty J. Blankenship – b.12Mar1933 -
Atwood, TN,
Relatives: Frank Blankenship, Terry Lynn
Blankenship.
SSDI; Blankenship, Frank R., 78, 01Feb1925
- 26Oct2003, Huntingdon, Carroll, TN, TN-413-32-7633
+2014, Atwood, Carroll Co., TN, Obituary
http://www.meaningfulfunerals.net/fh/obituaries/obituary.cfm?o_id=2671241&fh_id=14418
Graveside service for Ms. Betty Jean Bobo Blankenship, age 81 of Atwood will be held at the Hopewell Cemetery at 2pm on
Wednesday, September 10, 2014.
Surviving Family: Sons - Ricky Blankenship (Nancy) and Terry
Blankenship; Daughter - Lisa Hays; Brother - Harlon Bobo; 6 – Grandchildren; 1
- Great Granddaughter
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2015, Cedar Grove, Carroll Co., TN, Obituary
http://www.dilday.com/fh/obituaries/obituary.cfm?o_id=3531998&fh_id=10692
Mrs. Patricia M. Blankenship, 86 [1929], of Cedar Grove, Tennessee, passed away Sunday December
20, 2015, at NHC Healthcare.
Funeral services will be conducted 4:00PM Monday December 28, 2015,
at Dilday-Carter Funeral Home.
Mrs. Blankenship is survived by her husband Chester
Blankenship of Cedar Grove,
Tennessee; two daughters Judy Creel and Linda Walker both of Panama City, Florida; two
sisters Grace Redden of Milan, Tennessee and Gladys Skinner of Jackson,
Tennessee; two brothers Gordon Pritchard of Jackson, Tennessee and Charles
Pritchard of Murfreesboro, Tennessee; three grandchildren, six
great-grandchildren and eight great-great- grandchildren.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2015, Huntingdon, Carroll Co., TN, Obituary
Ms. Betty Sue Jamison, 64, of Huntingdon died Sunday, February 22,
2015, at Huntingdon Health & Rehabilitation Center. She was born on
February 17, 1951, to the late Dorothy Willis and stepfather, Weldon Willis.
Services will be held at 1 p.m. on Monday, March 2, 2015, Smyrna
Baptist Church with Rev. Lonnie Parker officiating. Interment will follow in
Humble Cemetery.
She was baptized and became a faithful member of Smyrna Baptist
Church where she participated in the Senior Choir.
She was preceded in death by one brother, Roger Dale Willis and
step sister, Stella Willis.
Those left to cherish her memories are brothers, Darnell (Jessie)
Jamison of Huntingdon, Tennessee, Robert (Betsy) Willis of Paris, Tennessee,
Johnny (Bessie) Willis of Ripley, Tennessee and Jonte Willis of Settle,
Washington; step brother, David Willis and sisters, Vonnie (Darius) Bell of
Huntingdon, Tennessee and Kathy Willis of Marietta, Georgia. She also leaves
two aunts, Louis Blankenship and Vella (Ben) Owens; one uncle, Dwayne
(Cornelius) Jamison and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2015, Lavinia, Carroll
Co., TN, Obituary
Published in The Jackson Sun on Nov. 7, 2015
A Memorial service for Mrs. Lizabeth Joyce Blankenship, age 49 of Lavinia, will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, November 7,
2015 at the Avondale Baptist Church in Humboldt. Family will receive friends
from 11 a.m. until the start of the service at 2 p.m.
Lizabeth is survived by her husband,
Brad Blankenship; mother, Linda Petty; sons, Luke, Jacob, and Nicholas Blankenship; daughters,
Erica and Kathryn Evanson,
and brother, Chad Brown.
She is preceded in death by her father, Jimmy Brown.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2014,
Trezevant, Carroll Co., TN, Obituary
Published in The Jackson Sun on Sept. 12, 2014
A Memorial Service for Billie Kay Stewart, age 70, will be
Saturday, September 13, 2014 at 2 p.m., at Trezevant United Methodist Church.
Ms. Stewart died Friday, September 5, 2014 at Jackson Regional
Hospital, [Madison Co., TN].
She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Stewart; three
sisters and a step-son.
Survivors include a daughter, Debbie Crawford of Trezevant; four step-daughters, Vickie Williams, Kathy Blankenship, Peggy Gullett, all of Cedar Grove, and
Teresa McCoy of TX; one son, Allen Gullett of Trezevant and step-son, Chuck
Stewart of Medina; two brothers, Mike Black of Paris and Mark Black of Cedar
Grove; and thirteen grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Chester
+2014, Henderson, Chester Co., TN, Obituary
http://www.shackelfordfuneraldirectors.com/obituaries/Greg-Blankenship/#!/Obituary
Gregory Charles Blankenship, age 64 passed away Monday morning March 31, 2014 at Regional
Hospital of Jackson. He was born April 28, 1949 in Wyandotte, Michigan and
raised in River Rouge, Michigan, the son of the late Harold Jack Blankenship and Mary Ann Kederowtz Blankenship Adkins. He was raised by his mother and stepfather Tommy Adkins.
He entered the U.S. Army in 1967 and served during Vietnam. After
the service he began working for Norfolk and Western Railroad and worked as a
switchman and conductor. He married Barbara Jean Woodward in 1976 and they
lived in Michigan two years, Florida three years and moved to Henderson in
1985. He also worked in the railroad department at Ford Motor Company in River
Rouge, Michigan. Greg retired in 1984 after suffering a major heart attack. Barbara
died in 2004. He was a member of the Henderson Elks Lodge and served on the
Board of Trustees. He was a member of the Bethel Baptist Church.
Mr. Blankenship is survived by a stepdaughter, Debra Tompkins of
Henderson; two grandchildren, Derek Tompkins and wife Megan of Jackson and
Dylan Tompkins of Henderson; a great grandchild, Madison Tompkins and three brothers, Larry Blankenship of Henderson, Thomas Adkins and wife
Janine of Southgate, Michigan and Jeff Adkins and wife Tracy of Taylor,
Michigan.
Funeral services will be 11:00 AM Friday at Shackelford Funeral
Directors – Casey Chapel and burial will follow with Military Honors at Bethel
Cemetery in Chester County, TN
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2015, Henderson, Chester Co., TN, Obituary
https://www.shackelfordfuneraldirectors.com/obituaries/Annie-Griffin/#!/Obituary
Annie Lee
“Louise” Blankenship Griffin age 87 passed away November 5,
2015 at her home. She was born August 23, 1928 in Chester County, the daughter
of the late David Allen and Ethel White Blankenship.
She went to
school at Montezuma and married W. N. Griffin September 20, 1946 and they made
their home in Henderson. She worked as a seamstress in the garment industry for
many years retiring in 1990 and began babysitting after that. She enjoyed
sewing, reading, cooking and gardening. She was a member of the Sanford Hill
Baptist Church.
She was
preceded in death by her parents and a brother, J. E. Blankenship.
Mrs. Griffin is
survived by her husband, W. N. Griffin of Henderson; two sons, Gary Lynn
Griffin and wife Lonna of Hobbs NM and Allen Griffin and wife Sandy of
Snowflake, AZ; grandchildren, Bill Griffin (Kimberly) of Hobbs, NM, Lee Marx
(Werner)of Kingwood, TX and Deanna Conners of Henderson; great grandchildren,
Haylee Conners and Colton Conners both of Henderson, Ashlyn Griffin of Tatum,
NM, Ethan Marx of Kingwood, TX, Ave Griffin of Tatum, NM and Lauren Marx of
Kingwood, TX and a great-great grandchild, Lakelyn Howard of Henderson.
Funeral
services will be 2:00 pm, Monday, November 9, 2015, at Shackelford Funeral
Directors – Johnson Chapel with Les Keen officiating and burial will follow in
Chester County Memory Gardens.
Claiborne
+2014, Tazewell, Claiborne Co., TN, Obituary
Published in Knoxville News Sentinel on May
6, 2014
Mr. Charles "Sunk" Riddle, age 87 of Tazewell, TN was
born July 27, 1926 and went home on May 2, 2014.
He was a member of Raven Hill Baptist Church. Sunk retired from the
saw mill and trucking business.
He was preceded in death by his: parents: Charlie and Elvira
(Wilmoth) Riddle; wife: Daisy Riddle; wife: Stachia Riddle; son: Eddie Riddle; sisters: Mamie Bray, Nellie McAnally,
Sarah Farmer, Lillie Collins, and Martha Blankenship;
brothers: Joe, Buck, Roy, John, and Jim Riddle.
He is survived by: several nieces, nephews, and a host of other
loving relatives and friends.
The family will receive friends Tuesday, May 6, 2014 from 6:00 PM
till 7:00 PM with a memorial service to follow at 7:00 PM in the
Claiborne-Overholt Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Johnny Meyers officiating.
Music will be provided by Janice Derreberry.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
OH Marriages: https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/2Q3R-38X
Blankenship, James 24 –
Riddle, Martha 23 - 23Mar1929, Lucas, OH,
S/o John Blankenship & Dottie
Welch – D/o Charles
Riddle & Vir* Wilmoth
2015, New Tazewell, Claiborne Co., TN, Obituary
Published in Knoxville News Sentinel on Mar.
15, 2015
Ms. Wilma Jean Partin, age 81, of New Tazewell was born April 14,
1933 and passed away March 13, 2015 at the Claiborne Medical Center, [Tazewell,
Claiborne Co., TN]. She
attended the Upper Room Ministries. She loved cooking and gardening.
She was preceded in death by: her parents: Orvis and Frances Angel;
brother: Evan Angel; two sisters: Josephine Ellison and Gracie Veach.
She is survived by her son, Gary Partin; daughter Cindy Duff and
husband Wayne; granddaughter Skylar Blankenship and husband
Jacob; great
grandson Wyatt Blankenship, the love and light of her life; sister
Sarah Hart; Vickie Rowe, Patricia Rolen and Missy Keck were very special to
Wilma; several nieces, nephews and a host of relatives and friends.
The family will receive friends Sunday, March 15, 2015 from 5:00 to
7:00 p.m. with funeral services to follow at 7:00 p.m. in the Upper Room
Ministries with Pastor Ual Russell and Rev Wayne Duff officiating. Music will
be provided by the worship team and Deborah Higgs. Pallbearers: Martin Elder, Jacob Blankenship,
Dennis Harvey, Brian Rolen, Casey Sams, and Bubba Sams. Honorary pallbearers:
Kenny Keck, Billy Sams, and John Jonakin. Graveside services will be conducted
at 10:00 a.m. Monday in the Partin Family Cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Coffee
2015, Tullahoma, Coffee Co., TN, Obituary
Published in Tullahoma News on Nov. 26, 2015
Billy Walker Rogers, of Tullahoma, passed this life on Wednesday,
Nov. 25, 2015, at NHC Healthcare at the age of 87. Mr. Rogers was born in
DeKalb County, Alabama, to the late Walker A. and Annie Gilbreath Rogers.
During his life, Mr. Rogers was the owner and president of Waste
Recyclers of North Florida, Inc. Throughout his life,
he was very active and involved in The Shriner's Club, serving as president of
the Gadsden Alabama Club in 1958. He loved helping children and the elderly and
was known for donating to various causes and activities that these groups were
involved in, so much so that he was recognized various times for his charitable
contributions to these groups. In 2003 Mr. Rogers received the honor of being
named Florida's Business Man of the Year.
In addition to his parents, Mr. Rogers was preceded in death by one
brother, Donald Rogers, and two grand-sons, Brad Pankey, and Michael Rogers.
He is survived by his loving wife Ann Norman Rogers; two sons, Don
Rogers and his wife Janice, and Joseph Rogers and his husband Deke; one
daughter, Sandra Pankey and her husband Randall; one brother, J. Stanley
Rogers; three sisters, Lane Buttram,
Julia Willmore and Helen
Blankenship; four
grandchildren; Michele Huether, Brigitte Rogers, Donny Rogers and Adam Pankey;
five great grandchildren, and one great great granddaughter.
Services will take place in the Kilgore Funeral Home, chapel at 1
p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 29, with Kenneth Jason Melton, Deke Rogers, Chuck Wilder
and Randall Pankey officiating. Roger Monroe, Steve Willmore, David Blankenship, Don Rogers Jr., Bill Nichols, Stan
Rogers, Brian Seagraves, Stan Teal, Carter Sain, Roger Johnson, Rob Norman, JB
Hill and Forrest Parker will serve as pallbearers.
Burial will follow in Rose Hill Memorial Gardens.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Cumberland
2014, Crossville, Cumberland Co., TN, Obituary
Crossville Chronicle (TN) - April 17, 2014
Mr. William D. Methvin passed away March 31, 2014, at Cumberland
Medical Center in Crossville.
He was born in Anniston, AL, to the late Leon Cleft and Bertha Lilly (Harris)
Methvin.
Mr. Methvin was a member of Central Baptist Church of Crossville.
He served in the Army during World War II. Mr. Methvin started his career in
the automotive industry in 1955 with General Motors. In 1968, he purchased the
Chevrolet and Oldsmobile dealership in Crossville. He built and relocated the
dealership to Hwy. 127, where a General Motors dealership still exists today. After retiring, Mr. Methvin wrote and
published two books. His hobbies included golf and oil painting.
His family includes four children, Marjorie Smith of Murfreesboro,
Leslie Sullins of Cookeville, Laura Brock and husband, Tony, and William
Methvin II and wife, Tina, all of Crossville; and eight grandchildren, Jennifer
Blankinship, Whitney Powell,
Andrea Pierce, Allison Brock, Lindsey Parson, Kristen Methvin, Matthew Methvin
and Michael Methvin.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife,
LauRada S. Methvin; one sister, Laney Nell; and one brother, Cleft Methvin.
Bro. Roland Smith officiated the services.
Bilbrey Funeral Home, Inc.
(www.bilbreyfh.com) was in charge of the arrangements.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2015, Crossville, Cumberland
Co., TN, Obituary
Crossville Chronicle (TN) Date: July 13, 2015
Mary H. Rose, 78, of Crossville, passed away July 8, 2015, at
Cumberland Medical Center in Crossville. She was born July 22, 1936, in
Madisonville, TN, daughter of the late Alvin Hendricks and Lillie (Grey)
Hendricks.
She was a homemaker and was a member of the Dorton United Methodist
Church.
She is survived by her daugher, Brenda Hall of Crossville; sons,
Eddie Rose (Cindy Brown) and Bruce Rose, all of Crossville; brother, Homer
Hendricks of Madisonville, TN; and sister, Lois Craig, Madisonville, TN. She is
also survived by 13 grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren, and four
great-great-grandchildren.
In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her
husband, James Austin Rose; son, Bill Hendricks; brothers, James Hendricks, Bob
Hendricks, Charley Hendricks, Jay Hendricks, John Hendricks and Ralph
Hendricks; and sisters, Flossie
Turner, Nellie Blankenship, Edna Shackles, Pearl Hunt and Jean
Rogers.
Funeral services were held at Bilbrey Funeral Home July 11, with
Pastor Mary Foote officiating. Interment was in Hyder Town Cemetery.
Pallbearers were Daniel Sizemore, Steven Hendricks, Sam Reynolds, Jason Norrid,
David Hendricks and Joe Hendricks.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Davidson
+2015, Goodlettsville, Davidson Co., TN, Obituary
Franz Joseph (Fritz) Schubert, Jr., age 85, passed away Tuesday,
April 21, 2015. He was born Wednesday, August 21, 1929 in Nashville, TN to the
late Franz Joseph and Claudia Combs Schubert; sister, Carolyn Schubert Finholt;
step-daugher, Jerri McAdams Sanders.
A licensed electrican and business entrepreneur, Fritz is survived
by his wife, Rececca Schubert; daughters, Lynn Schubert, Sandi Schubert
Mitchell and husband Scott; son, Michael Schubert and wife Tracey; step-son,
Trey McAdams; ex-wife, Carol Blankenship Schubert; grandchildren, Chaz, Lindsey,
Robby, Alec, Kennedy, Wesley, William and Olivia.
Fritz graduated from Christ The King in 1943; Father Ryan in 1947;
he attended the University of Alabama; was a member of the Boy Scouts of
America; Nashville, Tennessee Council #560; Lion Patrol, Troop 13; Senior
Outfit 27, Tenderfoot Scout, 1943; Scond Class Scout, 1943: First Class Scout,
1944: Star Scout, 1945; Life Scout, 1945; Patrol Leader, 1946; Eagle Scout,
1946. He was an avid fan of NASCAR racing, his favorite driver being Richard
Petty; his favorite school is the University of Alabama; coach Bear Bryant and
the TIde; "Roll Tide Roll". He also enjoyed the Titans.
A Celebration of Life will be conducted 12:00 Saturday, April 25,
2015 in the chapel of Forest Lawn with Wendell Poole celebrant. Entombment will
follow in Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens. Forest Lawn Funeral Home 1150 South
Dickerson Rd. Goodlettsville, TN 3707
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2014,
Joelton, Davidson Co., TN, Obituary
Published in The Tennessean on May 31, 2014
Geneva Adelaide Hite Gill left this earth for Heaven on May 29,
2014 at the age of 87.5 years. Her passing was peaceful, following a life-long
struggle with asthma. Geneva was born in Gallatin, TN on August 22, 1926 to
Nelle Anderson Hite and Levi Willis Hite, who was Mayor and a prominent
businessman in Gallatin.
She graduated from Gallatin High School, and attended Business
School and David Lipscomb College, prior to graduating from Vanderbilt
Hospital's Nursing Technician School. She worked as a Nursing Technician for
several years in Labor and Delivery at Vanderbilt Hospital, prior to marrying
Curtis Leo Gill, her husband of 56 years.
Geneva loved God, was a committed Christian, and a member of
Madison Church of Christ. Throughout her life, she was a Room Mother, PTA
officer, Girl Scout Leader, and 4-H Parent. Geneva enjoyed camping, hiking,
traveling, cooking, her cat, gardening both flowers and vegetables, and bird
watching. She especially liked hummingbirds. Geneva was known for her warm
friendly personality. She never seemed to meet a stranger. Geneva was a devoted
wife, mother, grandmother, aunt, and cousin who was dearly loved and will be
missed by all who knew her.
Her husband preceded her in death 5 years ago.
She is survived by her daughters,
Nancy Gill Young of Gainesville, FL, Vickie Gill Blankenship (Richard) of Atlanta, GA and son, David Willis Gill
of Nashville, TN. She has three grandchildren,
Matthew Allan Young, Catherine
Ann Blankenship, and Emily Lauren Blankenship. She also has a sister-in-law, cousins,
nieces and nephews in the Nashville area.
Funeral service, 2 p.m. Sunday, June 1,
2014 at Anderson & Garrett. Officiating, Bro. Norman Slate; Interment
Gallatin City Cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2014, Madison, Davidson Co., TN, Obituary
http://www.meaningfulfunerals.net/fh/obituaries/obituary.cfm?o_id=2369139&fh_id=11628
Daniel Lynn Lee, age 51, passed away January 2, 2014.
Preceded in death by parents, Donald and Mary Blankenship Lee; brother, Ronald Lee.
Survived by daughter, Lindsey Aneda Lee; brothers, Don (Vickie)
Lee, Randall Lee; nephews, Samuel, Cory, and Matthew Lee.
Graveside services will be held at 1p.m. Tuesday, January 7, 2014
at Rocky Hill Cemetery in Gamaliel, KY.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2015, Madison, Davidson Co., TN, Obituary
Published in Tennessean on Feb. 17, 2015
Jimmy Abernathy, Madison, TN, Age 65, passed away February 13,
2015. He was born February 14, 1949 to the late James and Bonnie Abernathy.
Jimmy is survived by his wife of 41 years, Tricia Abernathy; daughters, Trina (Bobby) Blankenship, Angie
(Adam) Helton; grandchildren, Nicholas, Tyler, Emma, Ian and Ellis.
Jimmy loved his family and friends, playing the drums and, most
importantly, he loved Jesus. He was a proud deacon at Parkway Baptist Church
and an active Gideon.
A Celebration of Life will be conducted 11 a.m. Saturday, February
21, 2015 with a gathering one hour prior at Parkway Baptist Church, 505 Cunniff
Parkway, Goodlettsville.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2014, Nashville, Davidson Co., TN, Obituary
Published in The Tennessean on Feb. 11, 2014
Janice Lavonne Smith, age 86 of Nashville, left the physical world
on February 9, 2014 to start her spiritual journey with God. Janice was born to
Anton Lund and Doris Manson in Plainfield, IA. Janice married the love of her
life, Edice Ray Smith later in life, and they enjoyed 16 years of bliss.
In addition, Janice is survived by two daughters, Karen and Kathy
Blankenship; three
grandchildren, Kristin Poppe, Evan (Ashley) Stamey and Katy Poppe, and one
Nashville niece, Nancy Cartwright. She is also survived by four step-sons,
Larry (Diane) Smith, Rand (Beth) Smith, Jeff (Ann) Smith and Marty (Pam) Smith,
and thirteen grandchildren and three great-grandchildren (Olivia & William
Smith Olsen and Raleigh Fisher), whom she adored.
A celebration of life will be held at Memorial Lutheran Church on
February 22, 2014 at 2 p.m., with a meal to follow.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2014, Nashville, Davidson
Co., TN, Obituary
Published in The Tennessean on Mar. 3, 2014
Alma Miller Kelso Sams Albright, age 92, went to her Heavenly home
on Friday, February 28th. Born March 16, 1921, she was the second child of
Emmett and Becky Miller of Morgan Country, Alabama.
As well as her parents, she is also predeceased by four husbands, Connie Kelso, Dave Sams, Floyd Blankenship and Elzie Albright; two sisters, Clovis
Puckett and Hilda Cochrane; and a brother, Emmett Lee Miller, Jr.
She is survived by her three children, Brenda Jeane (Pat) Sharpe,
Barry Kelso and Dawn Kelso Perkerson; five grandchildren, Amanda Sharpe
(Michael) Rigsby, Bethany Kelso Webster, Patrick (Michelle) Sharpe, Jr., Jason
(Niki) Kelso and Alex Perkerson; four great grandchildren, Jordan Sharpe,
Brayden Webster, Grace Rigsby and Reese Kelso; two sisters, Sara Melson of
Cullman, AL and Reba (Auburn) Slaten of Fultondale, AL; two brothers, Ralph
(Jean) Miller of Trinity, AL and Jon (Linda) Miller of Moulton.
The family will receive friends on Monday, March 3, 2014 from 3
p.m. thru 7 p.m. at Harpeth Hills Funeral Home where a celebration of Alma's
life will be conducted on Tuesday, March 4, 2014 at 1 p.m. with Chaplain Dennis
Smith with Guardian Hospice officiating. Burial will follow in Harpeth Hills
Memory Gardens.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2014, Nashville, Davidson
Co., TN, Obituary
Published in The Tennessean from May 18 to May
21, 2014
James Wallace Deckard, age 77 of Nashville, passed away on May 16,
2014. He was born in Gamaliel, KY on December 12, 1936 to the late Perry and
Elizabeth Borden Deckard.
Mr. Deckard is preceded in death by his wife of 17 years, Rachel
Deckard in 2000.
He is survived by his wife of 2 years, June Adkins Deckard; sisters, Goldie Turner of Gamaliel, KY
and Geraldine Blankenship of Lafayette, TN; brother, George Deckard
of Lafayette, TN and many cousins, nieces, nephews, and great-nieces and
great-nephews.
Mr. Deckard was a member of the Church of Christ, served in the US
Army and enjoyed watching and collecting Kentucky Basketball memorabilia. He
was a dispatcher and bookkeeper in the transportation/trucking industry.
Visitation will begin at 11 a.m., followed by a Celebration of Live
at 2:30 p.m. on Friday, May 23, 2014 at Woodlawn-Roesch-Patton Funeral Home,
660 Thompson Lane, Nashville, TN 37204. Burial will follow in Woodlawn Memorial
Park.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2014, Nashville, Davidson Co., TN, Obituary
Published in The Tennessean from Aug. 30 to
Sept. 1, 2014
Edice Ray Smith died on August 28, 2014 in Nashville.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Mack and Myrtle Smith; a
sister, Eleanor Horn; a son, Edice Ray Smith, Jr.; and his wives, Clara Twomey Smith and Janice Lund Blankenship Smith.
He will be mourned and missed by a brother, Harold Smith; a sister,
Ann Hamilton; sons and daughters-in-law, Larry and Dianne, Rand and Beth, Jeff
and Ann, and Marty and Pam; as well as thirteen grandchildren, and three
great-grandchildren.
The family will receive friends at Woodlawn Funeral Home, 660
Thompson Lane in Nashville, on Sunday, August 31 from 2 o'clock until 5
o'clock, and First Evangelical Lutheran Church, 113 Eighth Avenue South in
Nashville, on Monday, September 1 at 9 o'clock. The funeral will be Monday at
10 o'clock by the Rev. Brian Hooper at First Lutheran. Interment will be in
Woodlawn Memorial Park. Edice's grandchildren and their spouses or fiancés will
serve as honorary Pallbearers.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2014, Nashville, Davidson Co., TN, Obituary
Published in Tennessean on Dec. 5, 2014
Belinda Kay O'Brien, Nashville, TN, Age 63 [1951]. December 3, 2014.
Preceded in death by mother, Baby Ruth
Blankenship.
Survived by her husband of 23 years, Bill O'Brien; son, Chadd
(Lori) Caldwell; step-son, Terry O'Brien; grandson, Carson Caldwell; sister, Carol Lewis;
and brothers, Steve & Mark Blankenship.
Funeral services will be conducted Saturday, December 6, 2014 at 3
p.m., at Woodbine Funeral Home, Hickory Chapel, 5852 Nolensville Road, by Gene
Rollins.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Enville, Chester Co., TN, Cabo Cemetery
http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=73486229
Baby Ruth Cherry Blankenship - 07Dec1926 -
04May1999
M/o Steve, Carol, Belinda, Mark
SSDI: Blankenship,
Baby R., 72, 07Dec1926 - 04May1999, Arlington, Shelby, TN, TN-412-38-7676
1940 Census, Enville, District 1, Chester
Co., TN,
Cherry, Luther L. 55, M, TN, Head,
Cherry, Annie 48, F, TN, Wife,
Cherry, Mary Nell 17, F, TN, Dau,
Cherry, William Neal 15, M, TN, Son,
Cherry, Baby Ruth 13, F, TN, Dau,
Cherry, Dorothy Sue 11, F, TN, Dau,
https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:K44D-XNK
B. R.
Blankenship – b.07Dec1927 - Memphis, TN: https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QJJD-QMWW
Relatives: Ruth
Blankenship
2015, Nashville, Davidson Co., TN, Obituary
Published in Shreveport Times on Apr. 8, 2015
Kathleen (Kate) Garnett Kirk died from Niemann-Pick disease on
March 30 at the age of thirteen.
She is survived by her parents, Alison and Doug Kirk of Nashville,
TN, aunts Martha Blankenship of Nashville, TN, Mary Gurski of
Shreveport, LA, Julie Kirk of Denver, CO, and Jennifer Kirk-Bauer of Aspen, CO,
and Lee Blankenship of Nashville, TN.
She was preceded in death by her sister Caroline Kirk, aunt Eileen
Medlin of Shreveport, LA, uncle David Kirk of Los Angeles, CA, maternal
grandparents Vivian Ettredge Yearwood and Colbert Yearwood of Shreveport, LA,
and paternal grandparents Jeanne Beeman Kirk of Litchfield, CT, and Rodney Kirk
of Aspen, CO.
There will be a memorial service for Kate on Friday, April 10, at
12 noon at the Belcourt Theater in Nashville.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2015, Nashville, Davidson Co., TN, Obituary
Published in Tennessean on May 25, 2015
Major Thomas A. Blankenship, Sr. (Retired), age 83 of Nashville, TN, passed away Friday, May 22,
2015. Mr. Blankenship was born on November 22, 1931 in Bellsburg, TN, the son
of the late Clarice and Roy E. Blankenship.
He considered himself the most Blessed man in the world for having
spent sixty years and one day married to Edna Reasoner. His highest ambition
was to glorify God and lead his family and those around him into a relationship
with Jesus Christ. He proudly served around the world in the United States Army
for 21 years until retiring in 1972.
A Celebration of his Life will be held Wednesday, May 27, 2015 at
11 a.m. with Dr. Dwight Gunter officiating, at Trevecca Community Church, 335
Murfreesboro Rd. Nashville, TN. He will be buried with full Military Honors in
the Veteran's Cemetery in Pegram, TN.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2015, Nashville, Davidson,
TN, Obituary
Published in Tennessean on Aug. 2, 2015
Russell Sullivan, Nashville, TN - Age 88 - July 29, 2015. He was a
U.S. Army Veteran and was Owner of Sullivan's Upholstrey Shop for many years.
Survived by his wife, Ann Sullivan; children, Donna Cross, James Sullivan,
Wanda Sullivan, Rocky Ellis, Stoney Ellis, Sandy Ellis-Werbin, Shawnnee Leinsz
& Neeka Blankenship; 13 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren;
sister, Ruth Reeves; and brother, Dillon Sullivan.
Funeral services will be conducted Monday, August 3, 2015, at 1
p.m. at Woodbine Funeral Home, 3620 Nolensville Road, by Wendell Byrd. Interment, Harpeth Hills Memory Gardens with Military
Honors.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2015, Nashville, Davidson
Co., TN, Funeral
Published in Tennessean on Aug. 6, 2015
Carol Blankenship Schubert, Nashville, TN, Age 79, died August 4, 2015.
Service, Saturday at 11 a.m. Mt Olivet Funeral Home.
Complete obituary to appear in Friday's edition.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2015, Nashville, Davidson
Co., TN, Obituary
Carol J. (Blankenship) Schubert, age 79, of
Nashville passed away August 4, 2015 following a brief illness. Carol was born
in Nashville on December 26, 1935 and was the daughter of the late Tom A. and Clemma L. Blankenship; sister of the
late Thomas
S. Blankenship of Frankfort, Kentucky; and the former wife of the late Fritz J.
Schubert of Nashville.
She is survived by her son, Mike Schubert
of Jacksonville, Florida; daughters, Lynn Schubert of Nashville and Sandi
Mitchell of Seguin, Texas; brother, Dr. Edward S. Blankenship of Manhattan,
New York, and grandchildren, Lindsey Schubert of Ft. Lauderdale, Florida;
Robbie Schubert of Orlando, Florida; Alec and Kennedy Schubert of Jacksonville,
Florida; Wesley Mitchell of Dallas, Texas and William and Olivia Mitchell of
Seguin, Texas.
Carol graduated from Hume Fogg High
School and also attended West End High, Tarbox School, and the University of
Tennessee-Nashville. She enjoyed family gatherings, travel, gardening, playing
the piano, and musical comedies. She actively participated in the PTA, Girl
Scout troop leadership, school fund-raisers, and neighborhood organizations.
She enjoyed work as a school cross guard for several years for Metro Nashville.
Everyone appreciated her warm outgoing personality and her great wit. She truly
loved to laugh. She had a profound love for her family and friends and will be
deeply missed by all who knew and loved her.
A Celebration of Life service will be
held 11 a.m. on Saturday, August 8, 2015 at Mount Olivet Funeral Home. Burial to follow at Mount Olivet Cemetery.
2015, Nashville, Davidson Co., TN, Death
Published in Tennessean on Nov. 29, 2015
Lonnie Blankenship,
Nashville, TN
Cremation and Funeral, Services of Nashville
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Decatur
2015, Decaturville, Decatur Co., TN, Death
Published in The Jackson Sun on Mar. 30, 2015
Bertha Blankenship Morgan, 95 [1920], Decaturville, TN, died 03-27-2015.
Arrangements: Parsons Mortuary.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
b. 15Aug1919
+2015, Scotts Hill, Decatur Co., TN, Obituary
http://www.paffordfuneralhome.com/obituaries/Elsie-Maas-2/#!/Obituary
Funeral services for Ms. Elsie Mae Blankenship Maas, age 78, are scheduled for 1 pm Tuesday, November 17, 2015 in the
chapel of Pafford Funeral Home in Lexington. Interment will follow in Henderson
County Memory Gardens.
Ms. Maas passed away Saturday at her home in Scotts Hill. She was born
June 10, 1937 in Lexington to the late Clethe and Marie Doyle Blankenship. She was a beautician and a member of
Crossroad Temple.
Survivors include her son, Carl Onie Dodd III of Galena, IL; four
daughters, Lorene Nath, Carlene Farler, Barbara Jean Dodd, and Cassandra Lynn
Dodd all of Scotts Hill; one sister,
Sue White of Lexington; seven grandchildren;
five great grandchildren; and one great-great grandchild.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Dickson
2015, Charlotte, Dickson Co., TN, Obituary
Published in Dickson Herald on June 26, 2015
Robbie "Bobbie" Pernell, 78 of Charlotte, TN, died June
20. 2015 at Dickson Health Care.
Survivors: daughter, Judy Bone (Jimmy) of Charlotte, TN; brother,
Neil Lewis of Charlotte, TN; very special niece,
Paula Blankenship (Richard) of Camden,
TN; several nieces & nephews; several great nieces & great nephews, and
countless friends.
Preceded in death by parents, William Paul & Lois Aline Spann
Lewis; husband, Charles Leon Pernell; daughter, Teresa Louise Pernell &
brothers, Michael, Tommy, Donald & Franklin Lewis.
Funeral Services 2 p.m. Tuesday, June 23, 2015 from the chapel of
Spann Funeral Home, with Bro. Robert Cullom officiating. Interment
in the Jackson Chapel Cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2015, Cumberland Furnace, Dickson Co., TN, Obituary
Published in
Dickson Herald on Mar. 18, 2015
Dorothy Louise Binkley Jones, 80, of Cumberland Furnace, TN, died
March 6, 2015 at the home of her daughter, Sharon Gayle Cox of Brentwood, [Williamson Co.,] TN. Mrs. Jones was a loving, caring
person born in Cheatham County, TN.
She worked at the Acme Boot Company for 35 years and worked a house
cleaning service for many years after Acme Boot closed downed. She was known
for the delicious cakes she made for co-workers and customers.
Mrs. Jones loved her family, her animals and her gardening. She was
the second born of 13 siblings known as "Sissy" to family and close
friends and Dot to everyone else. She never met a stranger and had many
friends. If a stray animal wandered to the house, they usually got a meal and
often found a haven. She used to get upset with the cats," as they were
chasing her birds away" or the occasional varmint that got in her dog's
food. Her home, in Cumberland Furnace, was a show place for shrubs, roses and
plants that were started from a "clipping" from one of her brothers
or sisters or friends place. She was always in a friendly competition for the
best tomatoes, with her neighbors. There was generally a meal of beans and
cornbread or a the very least a slice of fresh baked
pound cake and hot cup of coffee at sister's place.
Survivors: husband, Billy Ray Jones of Cumberland Furnace, TN;
daughter, Sharon Gayle Cox (Bill) of Brentwood, TN; brothers, Jimmy Binkley,
Tommy Binkley, Steve Binkley & Lanace Binkley; sisters, Lavon Blankenship, Betty
Anne Summars, Sandra Naggy, Fran Chaffin, Ruth Patterson & Elizabeth
Stanley; 4 grandchildren & 11 great-grandchildren, and a "whole
lotta" cousins, nieces & nephews spread over the United States.
Preceded in death by parents, Andy & Laura
Pardue Binkley; sister, Penny Binkley & brother, Billy Binkley.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2015, Dickson, Dickson Co., TN, Obituary
Published in Dickson Herald on Aug. 7, 2015
Kate Chappell Foltz - Age 90, of Dickson, TN. died August 1, 2015
at NHC.
"Miss Kate" and her husband Jack were the owners of the
Chappell Cee Bee Stores. After her retirement she continued a very active life.
She loved to travel, she loved to dance and loved
spending time with her family.
Funeral services will be conducted 12 Noon Tuesday, August 4, 2015
from the chapel of Spann Funeral Home with Pastor Stephen Lee officiating. Interment in Dickson County Memorial Gardens.
Survivors: Son, Phil Chappel (Diane) of Burns, TN.; Granddaughters, Stacie Chappell
(Husband, Adam Gerson), Hallie Dawson (Todd), Natalie Chappell, Caroline Pace
(Steve), Emily Blankenship (Chris) and Molly
Chappell; Great Grandchildren, Jackson, Sarah, Matthew, Riley & Finley;
Great Great Grandchildren, Addyson & Ali.
Preceded in death by Parents, Sterling & Effie Gilmore Von
Schmittou; Husbands, Jack Chappel & Leonard Foltz & 13 Brothers & Sisters.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Franklin
2015, Huntand, Franklin Co., TN, Obituary
Published in Herald Chronicle on Dec. 29,
2015
Lela Humphries Morris Honey, age 80 of Huntand, passed away on
Friday, Dec. 25, 2015, at Tranquility Hospice in Marietta, [Cobb
Co.,] GA.
A native of Jacksboro, Texas, she was a 1952 graduate of Mineral
Wells High School. Following high school she met her first husband, Dennis
Morris and they made their home in Chicago, Ill. until 1960, when they
relocated to the Pleasant Ridge community near Huntland. For the past two years
she made her home with her daughter and son-in-law in Marietta, Ga. when her
health began to fail.
She was a long-time and faithful member of the Maxwell Baptist
Church and she loved gardening and sewing. She was an excellent cook and a
woman who will be remembered as a "valiant warrior" who survived many
years of kidney disease and a person with a pure heart and the strongest of
strong traditional values.
Mrs. Honey was preceded in death by her mother, Barbara Esther
Leatherwood and her father, Ivey Jay Humphries; brother, Dennis E. Morris;
husband, Leland Honey; three sisters and two brothers.
She is survived by her daughter, Brenda (Kevin) Roth of Marietta,
Ga.; grandchildren, Jonathan Morris,
David Morris, Cristy
Blankenship, Anna Morris,
Courtney Gass, Rebekah Morris and Catie Whorton; and great-grandchildren, Asher and Luke Blankenship.
A celebration of life will be conducted from the chapel of
Watson-North Funeral Home in Winchester with Rev. Mike Robertson of the Maxwell
Baptist Church officiating. Interment will follow in the Pleasant Ridge Cemetery
in Huntland with friends and family members serving as pallbearers.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2015, Winchester, Franklin Co., TN, Obituary
Published in Spartanburg Herald-Journal from
Apr. 22 to Apr. 23, 2015
Helen Lucille Schmitz, age 80 from Winchester, TN went home to be
with her Lord and Savior on Monday, April 20, 2015 at Harton Regional Medical
Center in Tullahoma, [Franklin Co.,] TN. She was born on March 27, 1935 in
Charles City, Iowa to the late Walter and Luella Mae (Hutchison) McBride.
In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her
husband, James Eugene Schmitz; and granddaughter, Stephanie Schmitz.
She is survived by daughters, LaVonne Smith (Jimmy) of Sorrento,
Fl, Carolyn Queen of Winchester, TN, Ann Cooke (Mike) of Spartanburg, SC, and
Christina Crane of Groveland, FL; son, Steve Schmitz (Kim) of Winchester, TN; grandchildren, Jason Blankenship, Sarah Schmitz, Michael S. Cooke, Tyler
Miller, Justin Miller, Jeff Evans, and Brian Evans; great-grandchildren, Jayme Blankenship, Joseph Blankenship, Anthony Marsh, Jamie Parsons, Brianna
Parsons, Tyler Parsons, Sawyer James Cooke, Lola Grace Cooke, Jamison Michael
Cooke, Chloe Evans, Lillian Evans, Dylan Evans, Wyatt Evans, Riley Harden, and
Alyson Evans; and beloved dog, Shadow.
Funeral Services will be held on Thursday, April 23, 2015 at 7:00
PM in the Moore-Cortner Funeral Home Chapel, 300 First Ave NW, Winchester, TN,
37398, (931)-967-2222, with Rev. Mike Cooke officiating. Interment will be held
on Monday, April 27, 2015 at 1:30 PM at the Florida National Cemetery in
Bushnell, FL.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Gibson
+2015, Humboldt, Gibson Co., TN, Obituary
Published in The Jackson Sun on Jan. 30, 2015
Funeral services for Mrs. Learah Aretha Blankenship, age 86 [1929], will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, January 31, 2015 in
the Shelton-Hunt Funeral Home Chapel, with Rev. Bill Rice officiating. Burial
will follow in Rose Hill Cemetery.
Mrs. Blankenship, a cable harness maker, passed away on Thursday,
January 29, 2015 at the Jackson-Madison
County General Hospital.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles (Charlie) Eugene Blankenship; parents, William Walter and Learah Theresa Jewell; and two
brothers, Wendell Jewell and Virgil Jewell.
Mrs. Blankenship is survived by two sons, Gary (Shirley) Blankenship and Ronnie
Blankenship, both of Humboldt;
a sister, Shirley (Harold) Fortner of Southaven, MS; a brother, Billy (Glenda)
Jewell of Henderson; three grandchildren,
John (Kasey) Blankenship of Humboldt, Gary (Christi) Blankenship, Jr. of Chattanooga and Steven Powell of
Belfair, WA; three great-grandchildren,
Colton Blankenship of Humboldt, Alexis Powell and Aiden
Powell of Belfair, WA; and several nieces and nephews.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
SSDI: Blankenship,
Charles E., 72, 27Jan1925 - 12Aug1997, Humboldt, Gibson, TN, TN-408-30-8637
2015, Humboldt, Gibson
Co., TN, Death
Published in The Jackson Sun on Sept. 30, 2015
Nancy Blankenship,
61, Humboldt, TN, died 09-29-2015.
Arrangements: Medina Funeral Home.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2015, Humboldt, Gibson Co., TN, Death
Published in The Jackson Sun on Oct. 1, 2015
Nancy McKinley Blankenship, 61, Humboldt, TN, died 09-29-2015.
Arrangements: Medina Funeral Home.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2015, Humboldt, Gibson Co., TN, Death
http://www.medinafuneralhome.com/obits/obituary.php?id=571795
Mrs. Nancy Blankenship, age 61 [1954], of Humboldt, TN died Tuesday,
September 29, 2015 at her home.
Funeral services will be held at 3 pm
Friday, October 2, 2015 in the chapel of Medina Funeral Home. Burial will
follow in White Rose Cemetery in Gibson, TN.
Nancy was born in Humboldt to the late
Wyatt and Imogene Gilmore McKinley and was educated in the city schools. Nancy
was a longtime employee of West Tennessee Health Care and member of Humboldt
First Baptist Church.
She is survived by her husband Steve; sons,
Ben Butler, Joe and Andy Blankenship; granddaughter, Natlie Grace Butler; cousins,
Darnell McNabb, Jimmy McKinley, Jean Westbrooks, John McKinley, Kenneth Branch.
Steve H.
Blankenship – b.04May1956 - Humboldt, TN: https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:KPTC-YDQ
Relatives – N.
Blankenship, Nancy M. Blankenship.
2014, Milan, Gibson Co., TN, Obituary
Published in The Jackson Sun on Mar. 25, 2014
William Lawrence "Bill" Jones, died at his home Sunday,
March 23, 2014.
He was a man of many gifts. He entertained generations of children
and adults with his impersonations of Donald Duck. He created jewelry, crafted
furniture, golfed, fished, gardened, researched genealogy, played piano,
cooked, raised chickens and was a realtor and a pilot. He acted in several
plays at Trenton's Nite Lite Theater.
Bill served in the Navy during World War II, attended Harvard
University and graduated from Ole Miss School of Pharmacy. He was the
co-founder of the Southgate Pharmacy in Milan. He served several terms on the
Tennessee State Board of Pharmacy. He served several terms as Alderman of 2nd
Ward in Milan.
Bill was preceded in death by his wife of 61 years, Nell Marie
Fisher Jones; his parents, Lawrence and Ruth Jones; three brothers, Ernest,
Thomas and James Robert "Jim Bob"; sister, Frances Jones Bereman.
He is survived by his son, Billy Jones; daughters, Dianne (Mike)
Smith and Jenny (Larry) Beeman. He leaves five grandchildren, Molly (Joe)
Terry, Stacy (Jeremy) Hensley, Tony Beeman, Matthew (Brandi) Qualls and John
(Gail) Beeman. He leaves six great grandchildren, Chase Terry, Emily (Andrew)
Feazell, Grant and Gray Hensley, Spencer and Weston Qualls. Bill was thrilled
to welcome his great great-grandson, Parker Feazell seven months ago. Bill is
also survived by two sisters, Virginia DeShazo and Mary Evelyn Hendren; sisters-in-law, Alice Isaac and Louise Blankenship; brothers-in-law, Ken (Susan) Fisher,
David (Annette) Fisher, Paul (Beverly) Fisher, Richard (Judy) Fisher, Ronald
(Lenyr) Fisher and Bobby (Dorothy) Fisher; many cousins, nieces and nephews.
The family will receive friends at the First United Methodist
Church in Milan on Tuesday, March 25, 2014 from 2-4 p.m. with a funeral service
immediately following. Burial will follow at Oakwood Cemetery in Milan.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2015, Milan, Gibson
Co., TN, Obituary
www.meaningfulfunerals.net/fh/obituaries/obituary.cfm?o_id=3360898&fh_id=14418
Peggy Ann Blankenship, 71 [1944], of Milan, Tennessee, passed away Friday, October 23, 2015
in Harlingen, [Cameron Co.,] Texas.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Rex & Virginia E.
Martin; son, Dennis Blankenship and brother, Danny Martin.
She is survived by her husband
Eugene Blankenship; Son,
Kenneth & Alicia
Blankenship; three granddaughters: Ashley Blankenship Erdmann, Angie and Kimberly Blankenship and brother Daryl
Martin.
Funeral arrangements will be posted as they become available.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2015, Milan, Gibson Co., TN, Obituary
www.meaningfulfunerals.net/fh/obituaries/obituary.cfm?o_id=3365333&fh_id=14418
Elizabeth Maurine Tidwell (January 24, 1925 - October 27, 2015)
Funeral service for Mrs. Maurine Tidwell, age 90 of Milan, will be
held at 2pm Friday October 30, 2015 at the Bodkin Funeral Home with burial to
follow in the Oakwood Cemetery in Milan.
Mrs. Tidwell was a homemaker living in Milan most of her life.
Surviving Family: Husband - Luther Robert Tidwell; Son - Robert
Dwayne Tidwell; Daughters - Wanell Cook Blankenship, Wanda
Sue Ellis, Sandra Gail Medlin, and Patricia Ann White; Sisters - Betty Tidwell
and Doris Holmes; Grandchildren – 11; Great-Grandchildren – 32
She is preceded in death by her parents, Durley Crocker and Cora
Jenkins Crocker, brothers, Floyd Crocker and Rozzell Crocker.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2014, Rutherford, Gibson Co., TN, Obituary
http://www.karnesandsonfuneralhome.com/obits/obituary.php?id=508378
Mr. Robert Chadwick “Chad” Blankenship, age 47, of Rutherford, Tennessee, passed away from this
life on November 5, 2014, at Jackson
Madison County General Hospital. Chad was born August 5, 1967, in Gibson
County, Tennessee; the son of Bobby
Gene “Bob” and Martha Katheryn Belew Blankenship. He worked at Echo Corporation in Humboldt
as a set up operator.
Memorial services for Mr. Blankenship will be conducted on
Saturday, November 8, 2014, at 2:00 p.m. at the First Baptist Church of
Rutherford with Bro. Jason Bogardus officiating.
Mr. Blankenship is survived by his parents; his sister, Laurie White
and husband Roger; nephew, Matt Hollis and wife, Becky; niece, Beth Hollis;
great-niece and nephew, Kate and Jack Hollis; uncles, Larry Joe Belew and wife Wanda, and Steve Blankenship and wife Nancy; also an aunt, Betty Rush
and husband Gerald.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2014, Trenton, Gibson Co., TN, Death
Published in The Jackson Sun on Feb. 11, 2014
Frank Thomas "Tom" Blankinship, 92, Trenton, TN, died 02-08-2014.
Arrangements: Shelton Funeral Home.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2014, Trenton, Gibson Co., TN, Obituary
https://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?id=164881153537631&story_fbid=814298815262525
Frank Thomas “Tom” Blankinship, Trenton, TN- Funeral services for Mr. Frank Thomas “Tom”
Blankinship, 92, will be held at 11am Tuesday, February 11, 2014 at Shelton
Funeral Home Chapel with burial to follow in Eldad Church Cemetery.
Mr. Blankinship, a member of Eldad Baptist Church, a retired
carpenter, a WWII Army Air Corp Veteran, and an avid gardener, passed away
Saturday, February 8, 2014 at the TN State Veterans Home in Humboldt, [Gibson Co.], TN.
Mr. Tom is survived by four children, Bobby Cook (Carolyn), Donnie
Cook (Jean), Janice Taylor (Barry), and Melissa Walker (Roger); by eight
grandchildren; and by twenty great grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Mildred
Blankinship.
SSDI: Blankinship,
Mildred B., 70, 14Feb1918 - 10Dec1988, Trenton, Gibson, TN, TN-412-14-6512
Giles
2015, Pulaski, Giles
Co., TN, Obituary
Wilma Jean Turner, age 81 of Pulaski passed away July 3, 2015.
Her parents were the late Malcolm and Sallie Will Holley Lanier and
her husband was the late James Hardin Turner. She was also preceded in death by
her brother Dean Lanier and her sister Frances Britton.
Survivors include her daughters Evelyn Shelton and husband Jerry of
Pulaski, and Sandy Ralston and husband Bill of Pulaski, her sisters Diane Brown and husband Wayne
of Pulaski, and Linda
Blankenship of Franklin, and
her grandchildren Lisa Jones, Andrew Powell, Savannah Shelton, and Sarah
Shelton.
Funeral Services will be held at 3 p.m. Sunday in the Carr &
Erwin Chapel with Tony Gomillion officiating. Burial to
follow at Giles Memory Gardens.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Greene
+2014, Greeneville, Greene Co., TN, Obituary
The Greeneville Sun, (TN) Date: December 12, 2014
Annie Lee Blankenship Campbell died Thursday Dec. 10, 2014. She was 79 years young, being born in
1935 in Greeneville. She celebrated her birthday in October.
She moved from Johnson City, with her son and his family, to
Birmingham, Ala., in the middle of September. She visited locally during
Thanksgiving and stayed two nights with her sister, Mary Jo
Blankenship Pierce, and had a
nice visit with her brother, Franklin D. Blankenship. Annie was a graduate of the Tennessee
School for the Deaf in Knoxville. She was a beauty-contest winner during her
tenure there and was a skilled basketball player. Annie was a homemaker.
She is the mother of Mrs. Steve (Pamela Ann Campbell) Cox and has
two granddaughters: Macey Elizabeth Sams and Kylie Olivia Sams. She has a son:
Franklin Bowden Campbell and his wife, Theresa; and four grandchildren: Aubrey
Elizabeth, Chloe Danielle, Gavin and Zackary Campbell. She has cousins, nephews
and nieces living all over the states.
At her request, her body will be cremated. She requested her
remains be placed between her parents at Harris Memorial Cemetery in the Camp
Creek community. There will be a celebration of life service at a later date.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2015, Greeneville,
Greene Co., TN, Obituary
Ruth C. Ricker, 86, of Greeneville, went to be with the Lord,
Monday, September 7, 2015, from Life Care Center of Greeneville.
Mrs. Ricker retired from Takoma Regional Hospital. She was a member
of Greene Hills Baptist Church.
Survivors include two daughters and sons-in-law: Helen and Billie
Sauceman and Barbara and Teddy Hawk; one grandson and wife: Michael and
Jennifer Hawk; two great grandsons: Jacob and Jeffrey Hawk; three brothers and
a sister-in-law: Joseph Fann, George Fann, David and Peggy Fann;
brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law: Harold and Wilma Ricker, Lois Ricker, Wanda
Mullins of Morristown, Patricia Ricker, William M. Looney; several nieces and
nephews; and special friends: Irene Morrison, Ada Bolen, Jan and Glennon Brown,
Billia and Tommy Johnson, and her church family.
She was the daughter of the late David H. and Doshie Fann and was
preceded in death by her husband of 40 years, Wallace H. Ricker; brothers,
Lloyd Fann and Paul Fann; sisters, Dolly Looney and Mary Cox; brothers-in-law: Wilmer Ricker, Raymond
Ricker, Lyndon Ricker, Corbett Cox, Garfield Blankenship,
Roy Metcalf, Calvin Lamons; sisters-in-law:
Dorothy Fann, Mary Ellen
Blankenship, Lois Jean
Metcalf; and father-in-law and mother-in-law, Cyrus D. and Nellie Ricker.
The funeral service will be held at 12 pm Thursday, September 10,
2015, at Greene Hills Baptist Church with Rev. Mike Taylor and Rev. Troy
Cutshaw officiating. Interment will follow in Andrew Johnson National Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Doyle Morrison, Willis Smith, Marty Ricker, Ray Fann,
Johnny Carter, Larry Ricker, and Matthew Fann. Honorary pallbearers are her
other nephews and church members.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2015, Greeneville, Greene Co., TN, Obituary
Harvey M Solomon, 83, of Greeneville, passed away Friday, November
13, 2015, at the VA Medical Center
He was of the Church of God faith. Mr. Solomon retired from
Weavexx.
Survivors include his wife of 61 years: Betty Dell Solomon;
children and spouses: Danny Solomon and fiancé Juanita Hartman, Earl Barney
Solomon, Arthur and Martha Ricker, Mike and Dell Thompson; grandchildren:
Virginia Dell Solomon, Trey and Jessica Ricker, Travis and Brittany Ricker,
Tyler Ricker, Jacob Thompson, Spencer Solomon, Rocky and Cheyenne Thompson;
great grandchildren: Dakine Drake, Torah Bray Thompson; two brothers and sisters-in-law:
Bill and Janet Solomon and Bobby and Judy Solomon; and his brother-in-law and sisters-in-law:
Basil and Joy Blankenship and
Anna Lee Blankenship.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Barney and Cora Solomon;
his brothers: J. D. Solomon, George Solomon, and Jim Solomon; and his sisters:
Mildred Fillers, Mertis Crum, and Maggie Stierner.
The funeral service will be held at 1:00 pm Tuesday in the Kiser-Rose
Hill Funeral Home chapel with Rev. Ken Smith officiating. Interment will follow
in GreeneLawn Memory Gardens. Pallbearers will be Trey Ricker, Travis Ricker,
Tyler Ricker, Spencer Solomon, Jacob Thompson, and Mark Hartman. Honorary
pallbearers are Tracy Solomon, Brad Solomon, Tim Solomon, Keith Fillers, and
Bobby Gene Crum.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2014, Mosheim, Greene Co., TN, Obituary
Published in the Asheville Citizen-Times on Nov.
16, 2014
Velma Marie Reed Blankenship "Sis", 91 yrs of age, born 05/30/1923, Of Mosheim, TN,
passed away at her residence on November 15, 2014. Originally from Fairview, NC
she was the daughter of Francis and Mary Elizabeth Reed who proceeded
her in death along with her 9 siblings.
She was also proceeded by her grandson, Clint Blankenship and great grandsons Zach and Luke Loftis.
"Sis" as most know her, is survived by her husband of 71 years, Rev. Jay Blankenship Sr, and their children: Jay and
Janis Blankenship jr of
Weaverville, NC; Rod and Brenda
Blankenship of VA; Marlena and Charlie Miller of Flat Rock, NC; Sharon Blankenship and Von McFarland of Candler, NC; Angela and Tommy Rogers of Mosheim, TN; Shane and
Bob Hyde of Arden, NC and Michael
and Danielle Blankenship of
Weaverville, NC, as well as dozens of grand-children and great grandchildren.
She also leaves behind a special niece, Doris Myrick of Monroe, NC and special
daughter, Martha Blate-Rogers of Mosheim, TN.
Velma spent her life working in the ministry alongside her husband,
as he pastored many churches in Buncombe, Madison and Yancey counties. Always
his helpmate, playing the piano, singing, teaching, and doing whatever position
needed to be filled in the church. With a wide sense of humor she was well
known for pulling pranks, and doing whatever possible to bring a little
happiness to everyone she met. Her goal was to make sure you had a smile on
your face when you walked away. With courage and strength she achieved a
life-long aspiration when at the age of 65 she earned a GED from Cecil's Jr
College.
Services will be held at Monticello Road Baptist Church, November
18, 2014 at 7 pm. The service will be officiated by
Rev. Rick Burton.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Hamilton
2015, Chattanooga, Hamilton Co., TN, Obituary
Chattanooga Times Free Press (TN) Date: September 22, 2015
Evelyn Juanette Whitaker, 82, of Chattanooga, died Sunday, Sept.
20, 2015. Evelyn was born in Murray County, Ga., she moved to Chattanooga to
begin work as an Administrative Assistant for Crane Company, Olin Conductors,
and American Electrical, and retired from Electric Power Board as an Executive
Assistant to the General manager. She was a longtime
member of First Christian Church where she was a member of the CWF (Christian
Women's Fellowship) and the Kemp Sunday School Class.
She is survived by her husband of 58 years, Luther T. Whitaker;
daughter, Angela (Steven) Edgemon; grandchildren,
Kyle Edgemon, Klint Edgemon and Kelsey (Craig) Blankenship ; one great-granddaughter,
Riley Blankenship ;
sister, Geneva Bryson.
A memorial service will be held at 1 pm Friday, Oct. 2, 2015, at
the First Christian Church, 650 McCallie Ave., Chattanooga, with a graveside
service following at 3 p.m. at Chattanooga National Cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2015, Chattanooga,
Hamilton Co., TN, Obituary
Chattanooga Times Free Press (TN) - September 23, 2015
Evelyn Juanette Whitaker, 82, of Chattanooga, died Sunday, Sept.
20, 2015. Evelyn was born in Murray County, Ga.
She moved to Chattanooga to begin work as an Administrative
Assistant for Crane Co., Olin Conductors, and American Electrical, and retired
from Electric Power Board as an Executive Assistant to the General manager. She was a longtime member of First Christian Church
where she was a member of the CWF (Christian Women's Fellowship) and the Kemp
Sunday School Class.
She is survived by her husband of 58 years, Luther T. Whitaker;
daughter, Angela (Steven) Edgemon; grandchildren,
Kyle Edgemon, Klint Edgemon and Kelsey (Craig) Blankenship ; one great-granddaughter,
Riley Blankenship ;
sister, Geneva Bryson.
A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. Friday, Oct. 2, 2015, at
the First Christian Church, 650 McCallie Ave., Chattanooga, with a graveside
service following at 3 p.m. at Chattanooga National Cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2015, Chattanooga, Hamilton Co., TN, Obituary
Published in Gallatin News Examiner on Dec.
11, 2015
Earline Shrum, age 87 of Chattanooga, formerly of Gallatin, passed
away on Friday, December 4, 2015 at the Life Care Center of Hixson, Tennessee.
A native of Macon County, she was born to the late Edgar and Evo Blankenship
Smalling.
She is survived by her son, Danny Shrum and his wife Rebecca of
Chattanooga; grandchildren, William Kirk Shrum of Atlanta, Georgia, Joseph
Daniel Shrum and his wife Angela of Chattanooga, TN, and Emily Katherine Shrum
of Sydney, Australia; great-grandchild, Kenzie Shrum.
A graveside service was held on Monday, December 7, 2015 at 1:00
P.M. at the Crestview Memorial Park with Dr. Larry Gilmore officiating.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2015, Collegedale,
Hamilton Co., TN, Obituary
Cleveland Daily Banner (TN) - September 28, 2015
Linda Birlean Jennings, 58, passed away peacefully on Saturday,
Sept. 26, 2015, at her home surrounded by her loved ones in Collegedale. She
was born Sept. 9, 1957, in Augusta, Ga.
She married Bill Jennings on May 25, 2014, in Collegedale. She was
a devout Christian with multiple mission trips to Ecuador to administer foot
care and help build churches. She was a teacher for 10 years in Florida,
Georgia, and Tennessee with a masters degree in
Outdoor Education.
She was preceded in death by her daughter, Julie Nicholas; and one
brother.
She is survived by her spouse, Billy R. Jennings; father, Randel
Forest Dodd; mother, Annie B. Meeks; children:
Brandon Neutzling, Christi L.
Blankenship, and Mary Anne
Jennings; and one brother.
A celebration of her life will be conducted at 5 p.m. Wednesday, Sept.
30. 2015, at the Collegedale Seventh-day Adventist Church
with Pastor Tim Cross officiating. Interment will be private.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2014, Hixson, Chattanooga, Hamilton Co., TN, Obituary
Dorsey Ray Blankenship, 77, of Hixson, went home to be with his Lord on Wednesday, June
04, 2014. Dorsey was born in Hartselle, Alabama and was a longtime resident of
the Chattanooga area. He served our country in the United States Navy and was a
frogman diver. Dorsey retired from Combustion Engineering with 30 years of
service. He was an active member of Soddy Church of Christ.
He was preceded in death by a great grandson, Jaxon Pike; parents, Otis and Novel Blankenship.
Dorsey is survived by his wife
of 41 years, Pat Blankenship; children,
Sandy Swindall and Joe (Hazel) McRee; grandchildren, Jeremy (Tracey) McRee, Amber
Swindall, Ashley Pike and Adam Swindall; great grandchildren, Payton Pike and
Gaebriel Swindall; brothers, Leo (Dot) Blankenship and Glen (Janice) Blankenship; sisters, Vivian Bracken and Evelyn (Harold) Shaneyfelt; many nieces and
nephews.
A Funeral Service for Dorsey will follow at 2 pm on Friday at the
North Chapel of Chattanooga Funeral Home with Minister William Greer officiating.
Burial will follow in Hamilton Memorial Gardens.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2014, Ooltewah, Hamilton Co., TN, Obituary
Cleveland Daily Banner (TN) - August 10, 2014
Sandra Lee Pappas, 66, of Ooltewah, passed away Friday, Aug. 8,
2014, at her home.
She grew up in Bridgeton, NJ, and moved to Ooltewah with her mother
in the early 1980s. She attended Ooltewah Seventh-day Adventist Church. She was
one of God's special children.
She was preceded in death by her parents, George Charles and Ida
Jarrett Pappas.
She is survived by her nieces and nephews: Teri Ellen Gregs,
Timothy R. (Christie) Jennings, Bill R. (Linda) Jennings Jr.; great-nieces and great-nephews, Mary
Anne Jennings, Christi (Gary) Blankenship , Michael (Stephanie) Land; and great-great niece, Lennox
Land.
Graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, Aug. 15, 2014, in
Collegedale Memorial Park.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Hardeman
2015, Middleton, Hardeman Co., TN, Obituary
Published in The Jackson Sun on Dec. 9, 2015
Mrs. Georgia Mae Yopp of Middleton, passed
from this life on Monday, December 7, 2015 at the age of 92 years, 10 months
and 12 days. Born January 25, 1923 in Johnson City, TN, she was the daughter of
George Thomas and Effie Mae Weaver Price.
She was married March 1, 1942 to Mr. Godwin B. Yopp who preceded
her in death on August 28, 1980. They moved to Middleton in the early 1940's
and she worked at Nat T. Winston until she retired after 30 years of service as
a Procurement Officer. A member of the Middleton Church of Christ she was
devoted to her family and enjoyed being a member of the Red Hat Society.
Funeral services were held at 1 PM Friday, December 11, 2015 at
Shackelford's Middleton Chapel with Ralph Reynolds officiating. Burial was at
Rogers Springs Cemetery.
Survivors include 2 daughters,
Lynda Miller and her husband Kenny of McKenzie and Elna Blankenship and her husband Jim of Jackson, TN; 2 sons, Bryan Yopp and wife
Cindy of Ripley, MS and Druie Yopp and wife Mary of Henderson; 6 grandchildren,
Matt Kee, Amanda and Chase Craig, Jessica Sharp, and Ken and Angela Miller; 7
great-grandchildren, Will Gray, Tate and Reed Kee, Summer Surber, Luke Yopp,
Ava Sharp and Grayson Craig; a niece Sylvia Sue Merritt and a nephew Eric
Garrison both of Virginia.
In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death
by 5 siblings and 2 grandchildren, Jon and Lee Yopp.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Hawkins
+2014, Church Hill, Hawkins
Co., TN, Obituary
http://wvdailynews.net/obituaries/642-teena-ross
Obituary
originally published in the October 31, 2014 edition of the West Virginia Daily News.
Teena Marie Blankenship Ross, 54, of Church Hill, TN, formerly of Delta, PA, died Wednesday,
October 29, 2014, at her home. Teena was born March 11, 1960, in Fawn Grove,
PA.
Teena worked for 23 years in manufacturing at the former Old Line
Plastics in Forest Hill, MD. She loved NASCAR racing and enjoyed spending time
with her family and friends and giving to others.
She is survived by her parents,
Alston and Sallie Blankenship of Renick, WV; her daughter, Jaime Ross of
Church Hill; brother, Gary Blankenship of Airville, PA; sister, Regina
Blankenship Randow of
Frankford, WV; three grandchildren; four nieces and nephews; and three
grandnieces and grandnephews.
A Graveside service will be held Sunday, November 2, 2014, at the
New Ellis Chapel Cemetery on Brushy Flat Road in Renick at 2pm with Pastor
Calvin Kelly officiating. McCraw Funeral
Home Chapel in Frankford is in charge of arrangements.
Henderson
2014, Lexington, Henderson Co., TN, Obituary
Published in The Jackson Sun on May 1, 2014
Kay Hughes went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, April 29, 2014 at
the age of 73. She was a retired employee of Regions Bank and First Bank.
She is survived by her husband of more than 50 years, Robert Earl
Hughes of Lexington; one son, Timothy Earl Hughes and his friend, Lisa Rhodes
of Lexington; one daughter, Leesa Kay Coffman and husband David of Lexington;
one brother, Tony Earl Scott and wife Patty of Signal Mountain, TN; two
granddaughters, Lindsey and Kellye Coffman; one niece, Laura Gilbert and
husband Jason; one aunt, Arbie Jane Blankenship; one great niece, Jessica Gilbert; two
great nephews, Jacob Gilbert and Christopher Scott; and several cousins.
She was preceded in death by her parents, E.R. and Lucille Scott;
and a nephew, Mark Scott.
Funeral services will be on Thursday, May 1st at 4 p.m., at Sand
Ridge Baptist Church, with Dr. Marty Comer and Bro. Harold Hopper officiating.
Burial will follow in Sand Ridge Cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2014, Lexington, Henderson
Co., TN, Obituary
Published in The Jackson Sun
on May 29, 2014
Funeral services for Mrs. Pearl McDaniel
Davis, age 89, are scheduled for 4 p.m. Friday, May 30, 2014 at Sand Ridge
Baptist Church, with Bro. Marty Comer and Bro. Keith Runyon officiating.
Interment will follow in Sand Ridge Cemetery.
Mrs. Davis was born October 13, 1924 in
Henderson County to the late Zelmer and Hattie Meggs McDaniel. She was a
homemaker and retired from Brown Shoe. She was a member of Sand Ridge Baptist
Church.
Mrs. Davis was preceded in death by her
husband, Mr. William "Fred" Davis; her brother, Ted McDaniel and two
sisters, Juanita Frantz and Willie Powers.
Survivors include her daughter, Geneva
(Ralph) Coffman; l two grandchildren, David (Leesa) Coffman and Bud (Debra)
Coffman; four great-grandchildren, Alisha (Stewart) Fisher, Brittany (Wesley)
Lockhart, Lindsey Coffman and Kellye Coffman; one great-great-grandchild,
Raylee Jo Fisher; her brother, Ray (Patsy) McDaniel and her sister, Faye Blankenship.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2014, Lexington, Henderson Co., TN, Obituary
Published in The Jackson Sun on July 6, 2014
Joe Thomas Wood, age 73, of Lexington, passed away Saturday, July
5, 2014 at his home. He was a retired farmer and businessman.
He is survived by his wife, Barbara Mills Wood; 2 sons, Joe Timothy
(Kathy) Wood and Jeffrey (Sandy) Wood of Lexington; 4 sisters, Sarah Smith of
Clarksburg, Lucy Parker of Memphis, Joy Watson of West Memphis, AR and Brenda
Anderson of Olive Branch, MS; 2 brothers, Roger Wood of Lexington and Randall
Wood of Knoxville; 4 grandchildren,
Brandon (Trish) Wood, Weston Wood, Brett Blankenship
and Bart (Rachel) Blankenship; 6 great grandchildren, Jeremy Allen,
Bridget Allen, Hope, Belle, McKenna and Bentley Blankenship.
He was prededed in death by his parents, Troy Thomas and Vonnie
Faye Hatch Wood; brother, Troy Wood; grandson, Scott Mitchell Wood; great grandaughter, Madison Blankenship.
Funeral services will be 3 p.m., Monday, July 7, 2014 at Reeds
Chapel with burial to follow in the Lexington Cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2014, Lexington, Henderson Co., TN, Obituary
http://www.reedschapel.com/obituaries/Elmer-Blankenship/#!/Obituary
Elmer Allen Blankenship, age 86, of Lexington passed away Monday July 7, 2014 in Jackson [Madison Co., TN].
He is survived by 2 daughters;
Deborah Tosh of Medon and Karen Flanagan of Blue Goose, 3 sons;
Tim Blankenship and Thomas Blankenship of Lexington and Mark Blankenship of Blue Goose, 2 sisters; Doris Jean Middleton and Maxine Turner of Lexington, a brother;
Wayne Blankenship of Lexington, 10 grandchildren and 9
great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his wife Ada Louise
Blankenship, 2 sons; Michael Allen
and Stanley Matthew Blankenship,
a grandson Wyatt Blankenship, a sister and 6 brothers.
Funeral services will be Wednesday July 9 at 1PM at Reeds Chapel
with burial to follow in the Union Grove Cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2014, Lexington, Henderson
Co., TN, Obituary
Published in The Jackson Sun on Sept. 13, 2014
Janice Hays Buck, age 66 of Lexington, passed away on Thursday,
September 11, 2014 in Jackson [Madison Co., TN]. She was a member of Sand Ridge Baptist
Church and served on the City of Lexington Board of Alderman.
She is survived by 3 sisters,
Joyce (David) Fesmire, Edith (Don) Blankenship and Paulette (Danny) McPeake; a brother, Neil (Carol) Hays,
all of Lexington; a special great-great niece, Makenzie Walters; and several
other nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Waylon Buck; her parents,
Olice and Elizabeth Hays; and a sister and brother-in-law, Hazel and Noah Lee
Woods.
Funeral services will be on Sunday, September 14th at 2 p.m., at Reed's
Chapel, with burial to follow in the Sand Ridge Cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2015, Lexington, Henderson
Co., TN, Obituary
http://www.paffordfuneralhome.com/obituaries/Helen-Blankenship/#!/Obituary
Graveside services for Mrs. Helen Marie Woods Blankenship, age 65, are scheduled for 11 AM, Wednesday, February 25,
2015 at Lexington Cemetery.
Mrs. Blankenship passed away early Monday at her home in Lexington.
She was born January 30, 1949 in Lexington. She was homemaker and cafeteria
worker at Caywood Elementary School in Lexington.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Will Woods.
Survivors include her husband
of 42 years, Mr. Allen
Blankenship; her son, Jerry A. Blankenship; her daughter, Belinda
Kay Woods; her brother, Robert Woods; her sister, Ann Woods; and five
grandchildren.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Allen F. Blankenship – b.15Sep1938 -
Lexington, TN; https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:KPTD-CY3
Relatives: Helen M. Blankenship.
+2015, Lexington, Henderson Co., TN, Obituary
http://www.reedschapel.com/obituaries/Billie-Blankenship/#!/Obituary
Billie Blankenship, age 80 [1935], of Lexington passed away Sunday May 3,
2015 in Lexington.
She was retired from Brown Shoe Co., was a cook at the City Cafe,
and attended West Calvary Baptist Church.
She is survived by 3 daughters;
Brenda Seagraves and Linda McBride of Lexington, and Cathy Halford of
Atwood, a son; Frankie (Pam) Blankenship of Lexington,
2 sisters; Patsy Thetford of Milan and Mary Sue Rainey of Atwood, 7 grandchildren; Chasity Balfour, Mandy Blankenship, April Arthur, Blake Perry, Jim Halford,
Cody Halford, and Chad
Blankenship, and 9
great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents Frank and Katie Woodard
and a brother Jim Irby.
Funeral services will be Tuesday May 5 at 11AM at Reeds Chapel with
burial to follow in the Spain Cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2015, Lexington, Henderson
Co., TN, Obituary
Published in The Jackson Sun on June 16, 2015
Jewell Gibson Jowers, age 92, died Sunday, June 14th, 2015 at her
home surrounded by her children. She was born May 27, 1923 in Lexington, TN to
Wilford & Mamie Fesmire Gibson.
Jewell graduated from Lexington High School and attended West
Tennessee Business College before moving to Memphis where she worked at Sears.
Upon her return to Lexington, she worked at ASCS Office, Gould/Century
Electric, Lexington Metal Products, and Walmart, as well as at home as a
homemaker. Jewell was married to F.L. Jowers, Jr. for 61 years before his death
in 2009. Jewell was a devout follower of Christ and a faithful member of
Expressway Church of Christ.
Jewell is survived by her children, Roger (Gail) Jowers, Stan
Jowers, Marty (Cheri) Jowers, Marlane (Terry) Sheppard, Greg Jowers, all of
Lexington, and Lisa (Leo) Smith of Crystal River, FL; 14 grandchildren, Carrie Jowers, Brandon (Jodi) Jowers, Jessica
Jowers, Heather Sheppard, Alan (Kimberly) Jowers, Flynn (Amanda) Jowers, Hollie
(Paul) Wallace, Sarah Beth (Raymond) Elvington, Torrey Sheppard, Rachel (Shane)
Beecham, Becca Jowers, Seth Jowers and Shannon Maness & Christy Blankenship; 21 great-grandchildren; three nephews,
Ralph "Spud" Gibson, Jerry Lunsford & Freddy (Carolyn) Jowers;
one niece, Carla "Jan" (Robin) Roberts, and many beloved family
members.
She was preceded in death by her husband, F. L. Jowers, Jr.; an
infant son; her parents; her brothers, Irdell Gibson & Billy Roger Gibson;
her sisters, Annie (Tommy) Lunsford, Irene Gibson, Marceil Gibson Harper, Edna
Gibson (Carl Lee) Jowers & Muriel Gibson; two great-grandchildren, Noah
Alan & Brayden Alan, and two daughters-in-law, Rita & Graple.
Her family would like her remembered as a faithful wife, selfless
& loving mother, 50-year cancer survivor, and someone who always put others
ahead of herself. Her sweet smile will be missed by all who met her.
Funeral Services will be held Tuesday, June 16th at 2 p.m., in the
chapel at Pafford Funeral Home, with burial to follow at Hare Cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2015, Lexington, Henderson Co., TN, Obituary
http://www.paffordfuneralhome.com/obituaries/Vernon-Blankenship/#!/Obituary
Graveside services for Mr. Vernon Blankenship, age 83, are scheduled for 3 PM, Monday, September 14, 2015 at
Highland Memorial Gardens in Jackson. Pafford Funeral Home of Lexington is in
charge of arrangements.
Mr. Blankenship passed away Thursday in Lexington, [Henderson
Co., TN]. He was born January 30, 1932 in West Virginia.
He was a proud Chicago, Illinois factory worker for over 40 years.
Vernon was a good, kind-hearted person that helped anyone and everyone that was
down on their luck or a needy soul.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Margie Collins, two daughters, Kathy Goar and Linda Blankenship, three brothers, Ernest Blankenship, Bobby Blankenship,
and Leonard Maynard; and one granddaughter.
Survivors include his three sons,
Michael (Jacqueline) Blankenship, Vernon Lee
Blankenship, and Jeffrey Fred Blankenship; two sisters,
Kathryn and Jean; and eight
grandchildren.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2015, Lexington, Henderson Co., TN, Obituary
Published in The Jackson Sun on Oct. 1, 2015
Funeral services for Mrs. Mary Ross Blankenship, age 80, are scheduled for 1 p.m. Friday, October 2, 2015 in the
chapel of Pafford Funeral Home in Lexington. Interment will follow in Oak Grove
Baptist Cemetery.
Mrs. Blankenship passed away late Monday at her home in Lexington.
She was born November 28, 1934 in Madison County to the late James Franklin
Ross and Beatrice Hamilton Ross. She was a homemaker, and enjoyed cooking,
gardening, and watching hummingbirds.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Mr. Wilbern
Manley Blankenship and two
brothers, Charles and Edward Ross.
Survivors include her two sons,
Randal (Detra) Blankenship and Frankie (Shelia) Blankenship; two daughters, Marylyn Blankenship Bird (Michael) and Teresa Blankenship Johnson; four sisters, Vivian Jones, Lois Holland,
Caroline Pettie and Reba Phillips; one brother, Alonzo Ross; fourteen
grandchildren; and sixteen great-grandchildren.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
SSDI: Blankenship,
Wilbern M., 78, 30Mar1931 - 18May2009, Lexington, Henderson, TN, IL-342-28-5281
+2015, Lexington, Henderson
Co., TN, Obituary
http://www.paffordfuneralhome.com/obituaries/Lerah-Blankenship/#!/Obituary
Graveside services for Mrs. Lerah Nell Blankenship, 86, are scheduled for Tuesday, November 3, 2015 at Henderson
County Memory Gardens.
Mrs. Blankenship passed away late Thursday in Jackson, [Madison
Co., TN]. She was born November 19, 1928 in Henderson County to the late
John B. and Willie Washburn Thompson.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Rev. Thomas
F. Blankenship and one
brother, Ralph Thompson.
Survivors include her daughter,
Linda Kay Powers of Jackson; one brother, Lanoice
Thompson; three grandsons, Shannon Powers, Shane Powers, Shaun Powers (Beth);
and two great grandchildren, Lucy Powers.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
SSDI: Blankenship,
Thomas, 56, 05Apr1922 - ??Aug1978, Lexington, Henderson, TN, TN-409-26-4545
2014, Wildersville, Henderson Co., TN, Obituary
http://www.paffordfuneralhome.com/obituaries/Jean-Blankenship/#!/Obituary
Funeral services for Mrs. Jean Roberts Blankenship, age 75, are scheduled for 11:00 AM, Saturday, August 30, 2014 in
the chapel of Pafford Funeral Home. Interment will follow in Natchez Trace
Missionary Baptist Cemetery.
Mrs. Blankenship passed away early Wednesday at her home. She was
born May 31, 1939 in Lexington to the late Estes Lee and Lucille Fesmire
Roberts. She was a member of Natchez Trace Missionary Baptist Church and loved
reading and traveling, especially visits to the ocean.
She was preceded in death by her brother, Bobby Roberts.
Survivors include her husband,
Mr. Alford Blankenship of Wildersville; her son, Eric (Robin) Blankenship
of Knoxville; two daughters, Kimberly (Bryan) Heikes of Zachary, LA and Beverly
(Gerald) Wilbanks of Kossuth, MS; nine grandchildren; one great grandchild; and
her best friends, Joyce, Detrra, and Brandon Woods.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Henry
+2015, Puryear, Henry Co., TN, Obituary
The Herald-Palladium, (St. Joseph, MI) Date: July 8, 2015
Grover E. Cagle, 94, of Puryear, Tenn., formerly of Benton Harbor,
passed away at his home Monday, July 6, 2015. Grover was born July 22, 1920, to
the late George and Fannie Cagle in Lake City, Ark.
He served in the United States Army during World War II in the 7th
Calvary Regiment. On Nov. 19, 1938, Grover wed
Geneva Blankenship in Jonesboro, Ark. He later retired from
Auto Specialties, as a press operator, after 30 dedicated years.
Grover was preceded in death by his parents, three brothers and one
sister.
He is survived by his son, Douglas (Deborah) Cagle of Puryear,
Tenn.; daughter, Barbara (Orliss) Terry of Benton Harbor; seven grandchildren;
five great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandson.
Services will be at 11 a.m. Friday, July 10, at North Shore Memory
Gardens in Coloma. Brown Funeral Home & Cremation
Services, Niles.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Knox
+2015, Fountain City, Knox Co., TN, Obituary
Published in Knoxville News Sentinel from
July 1 to July 2, 2015
Mary (Maria) Byrge Farrell Blankenship, born on March 27, 1938 in Campbell County, TN passed away
on June 29, 2015 to be with her Heavenly Father, after fighting a courageous
battle with cancer.
Maria retired from John Hancock Financial Services. After retirement,
she and her husband spent most of their time nature hiking the Smokey
Mountains, Big South Fork and traveling. Most importantly she enjoyed helping
those in need.
Preceded in death by her parents Everett and Ruby Byrge; husbands, John Farrell and Wilson Blankenship; brothers, Thomas, Glenn, Charles, and
Ernest; sisters, Susie Norman and Clara Hammer.
Survived by her sister, Sherry Tipton (Ben) and brother Jay Byrge
(Sharon); several nieces, nephews and Autumn Norman a very special niece;
sisters-in-law, Murline Smith (Russell Springs, KY), Alice Byrge (Nashville,
TN); brothers-in-law, Jerry Norman
(Knoxville TN), Cannie
Blankenship (Elk Valley TN), Kelsey Blankenship (Joyce) (La Follette TN).
A private service will be held at Mynatt Funeral Home in Fountain
City, TN, with Richard Nicely officiating. Burial will
be at Greenwood Cemetery Knoxville, TN.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2014, Knoxville, Knox Co., TN, Obituary
The Oak Ridger, (TN) - July 9, 2014
Robert E. Tittsworth, age 55, of Knoxville, passed away peacefully
Sunday, July 6, 2014, at his home. A beloved husband, son, and friend was born Aug. 31, 1958 in Oak Ridge, Tenn.
He began his career as a Systems Analyst at Union Carbide in 1980
and retired from Lockheed Martin Energy Systems in 2002. Robert was a 1976
graduate of Oak Ridge High School and a 1980 graduate of Middle Tennessee State
University. He enjoyed listening to music, spending time with his cats,
reading, and fishing.
He was preceded in death by his grandparents Norville Leon and Mary Elizabeth Blankenship Tittsworth, mother-in-law Elzoria Hickam, and beloved furry children
Rosie, Carlos, and Spooks.
Robert is survived by his devoted wife Anna Belle Hickam
Tittsworth, loving father Ed Tittsworth, and many aunts, uncles, cousins,
friends and coworkers.
The funeral service will be held Thursday, July 10, 2014, 8 p.m. in
the chapel of Martin Oak Ridge Funeral Home. Graveside services will be Friday,
July 11, 2014, 2 p.m. at Oak Ridge Memorial Park.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2014,
Knoxville, Knox Co., TN, Obituary
In Memory of Wayne Govan Blankenship, Jr.
Burial arrangements under the direction of
Greenwood Cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2014, Knoxville, Knox Co., TN, Obituary
Published in Knoxville News Sentinel on Sept.
17, 2014
Mark Edward Blankenship, age 25, of Knoxville passed, away at his home Monday, September,
15, 2014.
He was a 2009 graduate of Gibbs High School and employed by
Sunshine Industries. He was an active participant in Challenger League Sports
and Special Olympics. He was also an avid follower of high school and college
football.
Preceded in death by grandparents, Earl and Roberta
Wood; and grandmother Nina Blankenship.
Survivors include his parents,
Mike and Joy Blankenship;
and sister, Bonny Blankenship; grandfather,
John "John Boy"
Blankenship; aunts and uncles, George and Candy
Bell, Tim and Susan Connors, Greg
and Mary Grace Blankenship, Mary Ann Wood; and beloved cousins and
their spouses. A special thank you to Mark's friends at
Holston Middle School, Gibbs High School, and Sunshine Industries.
A funeral service will be held Friday, September 19, 2014, at
Smithwood Baptist Church at 11:00 a.m. with Rev. Luck Steele officiating.
Internment services will follow in the Lynnhurst Cemetery with Dr. Alan Price
officiating.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
SSDI; Blankenship,
Nina W., ??, 29Oct1932 – 29Sep2006, Knoxville, Knox,
TN, TN-415-46-9358
+2014, Knoxville, Knox Co., TN, Obituary
Published in Knoxville News Sentinel on Nov.
14, 2014
Ruby H. Moore, - age 92, of Knoxville, Tennessee, passed away
peacefully November 12, 2014, at Shannondale Healthcare Center, surrounded by
her loving family. Born April 21, 1922, in Logan, West Virginia, Ruby was the
daughter of Ralph and Louise Solar.
She was preceded in death by parents; and loving husband of 54
years, Deward W. Moore; son, Robert Moore; brother, Elmer Solar; sisters, Bonnie Solar Baldwin and Nancy Solar Blankenship; and great grandson, Josh Moore.
She is survived by sister, Alice Solar Bleffins; sons, D. J. Moore
and wife Jean Jerney Moore, Dan Moore and wife Judith Nichols Moore, Randy
Moore and wife Debra Helsel Moore; grandchildren, David Moore and fiancé
Caroline Greer, Jennifer Moore Lovett and husband Adam, Kristi Moore Weddig and
husband Mike, Gretchen Moore Fitzsimmons and husband Terry, Bobby Moore and
wife Jill Turner Moore, Tiffani Moore Swalley and husband Adam, and John D.
Moore; great grandchildren, Amber Lovett, Whitney Moore, Tre Moore, Tyler
Moore, Turner Moore, Luke Fitzsimmons, Kendall Fitzsimmons, and Shadrock
Weddig. Ruby was a loving mother, wife, grandmother, prayer warrior, and
homemaker. She will be missed by many more relatives and friends.
The service will begin at 1:45 p.m., at Gentry Griffey Funeral
Chapel on Sunday, November 16th, with the Rev. Jack Dean officiating. The
interment will follow at Greenwood Cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2014, Knoxville, Knox Co., TN, Obituary
Published in Knoxville News Sentinel on Dec.
21, 2014
John L. Blankenship,
- age 86, of Knoxville, passed away Friday, December 19, 2014, at Tennova
Residential Hospice.
He was a member of Smithwood Baptist Church for over 50 years and
served as a deacon and member of the Disciples/Gideon Class for over 40 years.
He visited the Holy Land and made trips with the Keenagers. He enjoyed working
with the teenagers at Smithwood Baptist Church and with senior friends growing
vegetables. He served for 15 years as an Inskip Lions Cub member. He was employed
by Healthco Dental Supply and was the dental equipment service manager and
sales manager.
Preceded in death by wife,
Nina W. Blankenship; parents,
Addie Lee and Nora Mae Blankenship;
grandson, Mark Blankenship; brothers,
Fred Blankenship and Archie Blankenship;
sister, Mary Elizabeth Blankenship.
Survivors: son and
daughter-in-law, Michael
and Joy Blankenship; daughter and son-in-law, Susan and Tim Connors; son and
daughter-in-law, Gregory
and Mary Grace Blankenship; granddaughters, Leigh Ann Connors Stephens,
Leslie Connors, and Bonny
Blankenship; great
granddaughter, Anna Grace Stephens; sister and brother-in-law, Margie and Billy
Hall; sister, Ethel Raby; sister and
brother-in-law, Caroline and Howard Wallace; sisters-in-law, Evelyn
Biggs Blankenship and Betty Davis Blankenship; several nieces and nephews; special and
loving friends, including best friends, Ray Everett, Elmer Sharp, Dr. Bob
Greer, Dr. Claude Wood, Jr. and Dr. Mark Crumptom; and "the Lunch
Bunch".
Celebration of life service will be held 7:00 p.m. Monday, December
22, 2014 at Stevens Chapel with Dr. C. Glen Sullivan officiating. Family and
friends will meet 10:45 a.m. Tuesday at Sherwood Memorial Gardens for an 11:00
a.m. graveside service and interment with Dr. Mark Gaskins officiating. Honorary pallbearers: Nicky Blankenship, Tim Connors, Ray Everett, Billy Hall, Ken
Holbert, Perry Pratt, Elmer Sharp, Howard Wallace and David White.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2015, Knoxville, Knox Co., TN, Obituary
Published in Knoxville News Sentinel on Jan.
25, 2015
Nona D. "Sissy" Finchum, 83, of Knoxville, went home to
be with the Lord on Saturday, January 24, 2015.
She retired from St. Mary's Medical Center. Member
of Timothy Street Baptist Church.
Preceded in death by parents, Willie and Lannie
Satterfield Capps; husband of 54 years, James "Fred" Finchum; and
daughter, Linda Finchum Whisman.
Survived by three sons, James and Linda Finchum, Kenneth Finchum,
Mark and Angie Finchum; five daughters,
Kathy and Eddie Blankenship,
Lisa and Mike Oglesby, Sandy and Danny Romines, Jackie and Tim Mitchell, Susan
and Rick Bright; two special granddaughters Becca and Kayla. She was further
blessed by many grandchildren, great grandchildren, and two great-great
grandchildren.
Funeral services will be 7:00 p.m. Monday, January 26, 2015, at
Bridges Funeral Home with Rev. Tim Dennis officiating. Interment will be at
1:00 p.m. Tuesday at Greenwood Cemetery with family and friends meeting at
Bridges Funeral Home at 12:15.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Eddie Blankenship – b.19Nov1952 -
Knoxville, TN: https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QJ7X-PRB3
Relatives: George E. Blankenship, James E.
Blankenship, Kathy Jane Blankenship, Kathy Blankenship.
2015, Knoxville, Knox Co.,
TN, Obituary
Published in Knoxville News Sentinel from
Aug. 12 to Aug. 13, 2015
John Wayne Doane, age 67, of Knoxville, passed away Monday, August
10, 2015.
He loved his church, First Baptist Church of Strawberry Plains, and
his Sunday School class. John retired from Martin
Marietta after 30 years of service. He loved woodworking, hunting, fishing,
camping and being outdoors with his family. He especially loved his
grandchildren, and he greatly enjoyed the companionship of his dog, Cozmo.
Preceded in death by father, John Doane.
Survived by wife, Joyce Doane; son, Jon Doane and wife, Veronica;
daughters, Dee Dee Sherrod and husband, Tony, and Marisa Kirkland and husband,
Rev. Brian; mother, Dee Doane McNeil and husband, Ray; sister, Donna Kay
Blankenship and husband, George;
grandchildren, Nick Sherrod and wife, Kelsey, Nathan Sherrod; Makayla,
Makenzie, and Weston Doane; Ryan, Brandon, and Marcie Kirkland; T. J. and
Emmett Coomer; and several nieces, nephews, cousins, aunts, and uncles.
Funeral services will be 7:00 PM, Friday, August 14, 2015, at
Bridges Funeral Home with Rev. Sam Grindstaff, Rev. Greg Morgan, and Rev. Brian
Kirkland officiating. Family and friends will meet 10:45 AM, Saturday at
Sherwood Memorial Gardens for an 11:00 AM interment. Pallbearers: Nick Sherrod, Nathan Sherrod, Weston Doane, Ryan
Kirkland, Brandon Kirkland, and Scott Blankenship.
Honorary pallbearers: his Sunday School class.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2015, Knoxville, Knox Co., TN, Obituary
Published in Knoxville News Sentinel on Oct.
5, 2015
Elizabeth Ann "Polly" Stout passed away Saturday, October
3, 2015 at NHC Ft. Sanders after a short illness.
She was preceded in death by parents, Zeno and Ruby Stout;
brothers, Hughie and F.J. Stout; sister, Clara Jones.
Survived by sister, Ethel
Blankenship DeLoach; and
several nieces and nephews.
Family and friends will meet at 10:45 AM, Wednesday, October 7,
2015 at Grainger Memorial Gardens for a graveside service at 11:00 AM with Rev.
Teddy Mitchell.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2015, Knoxville, Knox Co., TN, Obituary
Published in Knoxville News Sentinel from
Oct. 20 to Oct. 22, 2015
Paula Warner Smartt, age 66, of Knoxville, Tennessee, passed away
from pancreatic cancer on Thursday, October 15, 2015, at her home. She was born
August 9, 1949, in Conway, Arkansas, to the late Audrey Hogan Warner and the
late Kenneth Warner.
A graduate of the University of Arkansas, she also received her
accounting degree at Southeast Missouri State University. Ms. Smartt was a
teacher of French and piano, a CPA, a wonderful friend, mother and wife, and a
woman of great Christian faith. She was employed for 18 years by Bush Bros. and
Co. (employee benefits, Corporate Secretary) and served as temporary
chairperson for Healthcare 21.
She lived her faith, and was an unselfish individual who had a
genuine feeling for helping others. This was most often evidenced through her
cooking and baking as she shared her gift of hospitality without prejudice;
especially those close to her understand how deeply she was loved and will be
missed. Her principles, sincerity, and faith guided her well through life. Her
love, encouragement, and fun spirit touched many lives.
She is survived by her husband of 17 years, John Smartt, Jr., of
Knoxville; sister, Dottie Harris, of Fayetteville, Arkansas; son, Bret Blankenship and spouse, Breeze, of Saltillo, Mississippi; daughter, Arika Payne and spouse, Adam,
of Olive Branch, Mississippi; stepdaughter, Olivia Smartt, of Oakland,
California; along with five grandchildren, and several nieces, nephews, and
precious cousins.
A remembrance and celebration of her life will be held at
Westminster Presbyterian Church, on Saturday, October 24, 2015 at 10:00 a.m.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2014, Powell, Knox Co., TN, Obituary
Published in Knoxville News Sentinel on Jan.
1, 2015
Louise B. Russell, - age 74, of Powell went to be with the Lord on
Tuesday December 30, 2014. She was of the Baptist faith.
She is preceded in death by parents Fred and Cora Cox; brother Gene
Cox; sister Carolyn Sue Cox; daughter
Sunday Sue Blankenship.
Survived by husband Jerry T. Russell; son Ted E.
Blankenship; brother Jerry and
wife Gail Cox; sister Patricia and husband John Taylor; stepson Jeff and wife
Linda Russell; step daughter Susan and husband Daniel Thomas; grandchildren
Jesse Russell, Dilon and Jade Thomas; special nieces Kellia Upchurch, Sandy
Upchurch, Sharon Hanna, and Kara Greene.
Service will be 8:00 pm Friday at Mynatt Funeral Home Halls Chapel.
Family and friends will meet 12:45 pm Saturday at Monte Vista Cemetery in
Johnson City for 1:00 pm interment.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Lauderdale
+2014, Ripley, Lauderdale
Co., TN, Death
Published in The Commercial Appeal on July 30,
2014
Gertrude Blankenship,
94, died July 28, 2014.
Garner [Funeral Home], (731)635-1271
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2014, Ripley, Lauderdale
Co., TN, Death
http://www.meaningfulfunerals.net/fh/obituaries/obituary.cfm?o_id=2620036&fh_id=11546
Lillian Gertrude Blankenship, 94, of Ripley
passed away Monday, July 28, 2014 at her residence.
Visitation will be held from 5 until 8 PM
Wednesday evening at Garner Funeral Home in Ripley. Funeral services will be 11
AM Thursday at Garner Funeral Home Chapel with burial to follow in Mt. Pleasant
Cemetery near Ripley.
Mrs. Blankenship, a homemaker, was a
member of Mt. Pleasant United Methodist Church.
The widow of Robert Lewis
Blankenship.
She is survived by a daughter Donna Creasy of
Ripley, a son Alfred Blankenship of Ripley, 5 grandchildren, 6 great-grandchildren,
and 1 great-great grandchild.
SSDI: Blankenship,
Robert L., 78, 26Nov1915 - 16Feb1994, Ripley, Lauderdale, TN, TN-413-12-8304
Lawrence
+2014, Ethridge, Lawrence Co., TN, Obituary
http://www.nealfuneralhome.net/obits/obituary.php?id=512654
Leola "Lola" Moody Blankenship, age 95, passed into the arms of Jesus at
her residence in Ethridge on Tuesday, November 25, 2014, while surrounded by
her family and friends. She was of the
Baptist faith. Lola was born in Anderson, Alabama on August 13, 1919 to Jesse
L. Moody and Levader E. Johns Moody. She
was the oldest girl of four with an older brother who was a deaf mute. She quickly assumed the role of "big
sister" and remained such until the gradual loss of her siblings in later
life.
At the age of 16, Lola dropped out of school and boarded the
"huckety buck" (train) to seek employment. She didn't even know where she was going to
sleep that night, but found shelter with two old maid cousins. After repeatedly begging the manager for days
for a job, she was hired at a large garment factory as a sewing machine
trainee. Saving her money, she was able
to rent a small
apartment which eventually led to her meeting a certain young
milk man named Henry.
On February 15, 1941, she married
the love of her life, Henry F.
Blankenship and was always
devoted to him. Soon after the marriage,
Henry shipped out in the Navy to serve in World War II. Lola went to work at the Fisher Aircraft
plant in Memphis doing her civic duty.
After the war, Henry returned home to find Lola had a bustling
business in Columbia, TN known as "Blankenship's Grocery". Once Henry was acclimated
as a grocer, Lola broke away from the store to found another business; a
children's shop known as "Jack and Jill's". In the early 50's, Lola expanded the
children's shop to include a location in Lawrenceburg.
During her commutes between Lawrenceburg and Columbia, Lola became
interested in establishing a home in Lawrence County. She became acquainted with realtor, Mr. Oren
Hood, and surprised Henry once more by purchasing the "Old County
Farm" as their new home.
Partners in life as well as business, Henry and Lola (usually
working side-byside)
owned and/or operated various businesses together: 1.
Lawrenceburg Manufacturing (which later sold to Kay Windsor); 2. James Lawrence Restaurant; 3. Crockett
Market; 4. La-Del Manufacturing Company; 5.
Hank's Market, Just to name a few.
I guess you could say Lola was one of the first "liberated
women" but she never wanted you to classify her as such. When conducting business, she would always
refer to herself as "Mrs. Henry Blankenship". After 65 years of marriage and numerous
adventures together, she lost Henry to cancer in 2006. She was devastated and continued to grieve for
him until their reunion at her passing.
Lola is survived by one daughter,
Cynthia "Cindy"
Blankenship (Ronnie)
Benefield; three grandchildren: Rhonda Benefield (Brock) Davis, Ron
"Bubba" (Paula) Benefield, Jamison (Emily) Benefield, all of
Ethridge; eight great-grandchildren: Kenzie Davis, Chase Benefield, Bryce
Davis, Cam Benefield, Bryleigh Benefield, Will Benefield, Lila Benefield and
Olivia Benefield; special niece, Pat Byrd of Pulaski, TN; beloved pet: Peanut
and numerous nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents: Jesse and Levader Johns
Moody; husband, Henry F. Blankenship; one brother: Ulysses G. Moody; three
sisters: Dell Moody Young Thompson Coningham, Jessie B. Moody Young and Barbara
A. Moody Bradbary.
Mrs. Blankenship's family will visit with friends on Saturday,
November 29, 2014 from 11:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. at Neal Funeral Home with
funeral services conducted immediately following. Officiating at the services will be Pastor J.
D. Bosheers and Ron "Bubba" Benefield. Burial will be in John Lay Cemetery in
Ethridge.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
SSDI: Blankenship,
Henry F., 84, 13Aug1922 - 07Nov2006, Ethridge, Lawrence, TN, TN-415-16-5050
Loudon
2015, Lenoir City, Loudon Co., TN, Obituary
Published in Knoxville News Sentinel on Jan.
23, 2015
Garry Thomas Miller, - born August 24, 1949, of Lenoir City, passed
away Wednesday, January 21, 2015, at Tennova Turkey Creek after an extended
illness. He was a wonderful husband, father and friend.
Preceded in death by his mother, Elizabeth (Ethel) Miller; sister,
Willie Ruth Lynn; brothers, James Ray Miller, Roscoe Presley, and Bobby
Presley.
Survived by his wife, Lois Ann Miller; daughter, Patricia
Jean Ann Blankenship and husband, Danny; son,
Garry Lynn Miller and wife, Jennifer; beloved grandchildren, Dylan Lynn Miller and Danielle Hunter Blankenship; brothers and sisters-in-law, Jimmy Allen
and Linda Presley, Wayne and Sue Presley, Buster and Margaret Presley, Carl and
Wilma Presley, and Clayton Presley; several nieces and nephews.
According to Garry's wishes, he will be cremated. A private
memorial will be held at a later date.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2015, Lenoir City, Loudon Co., TN, Obituary
Published in Knoxville News Sentinel on July
6, 2015
Jackie Lynn Amos, Sr., age 72, of Lenoir City, passed away Thursday
evening, July 2, 2015 at his home. Jack attended West Broadway Baptist Church
and was a retired security officer. He served in the United States Army and was
a wonderful husband and father.
Preceded in death by his parents, Paul and Irene
Amos; and sister, Nadiene Jacobs.
Survived by his wife of over 50 years, Ruby Amos; son, Jackie Lynn
Amos, Jr.; daughter and son-in-law, Carol and Randy
Blankenship; granddaughters, Jill and Lacey
Blankenship; great-grandson,
Darren Coker; brother, Ronnie Amos; sister, Barbara West, along with several
nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be Tuesday at 7:00 p.m. in the Hawkins
Chapel, 102 B Street in Lenoir City, with Rev. Bob Gamble and Rev. Michael Paul
Jacobs officiating. Family and friends will gather at the funeral home by 12:00
noon, Wednesday and proceed to Lakeview Memory Gardens for 12:30 p.m. graveside
services, with military honors being conferred by the United States Army.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2015, Lenoir City, Loudon Co., TN, Obituary
The Daily Times, (Maryville, TN) - October 7, 2015
Ruby Lee Frye Amos, 68, of Lenoir City, passed away Monday evening,
Oct. 5, 2015.
She was a member of West Broadway Baptist Church. Ruby was a
retired cook who worked in several restaurants in the area.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Jackie Lynn Amos Sr.;
parents, Bill and Cora Frye; and brother, Buddy Frye.
She is survived by her son, Jackie Lynn Amos Jr. of Loudon; daughter and son-in-law, Carol and Randy Blankenship of
Loudon; grandchildren, Jill and Lacy
Blankenship ; great-grandson,
Darren Coker; brothers, Curtis (Louise) Frye, Billy Frye and Johnny (Brandy)
Frye; sisters, Diane Knight, Mary Jean, Helen (Johnny) Parks and Margaret
Huffstetler Rather; and many nieces and nephews.
The family will receive friends 5-7 p.m..
Funeral services will be Thursday, Oct. 8, at Hawkins Chapel in
Lenoir City at 7 p.m. with the Revs. Bob Gamble and Frank
Weaver officiating. Family and friends will gather at the funeral home
by 12:30 p.m. Friday and proceed to Lakeview Memory Gardens for graveside
services at 1 p.m.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2015, Lenoir City, Loudon Co., TN, Obituary
Published in Knoxville News Sentinel on Oct.
8, 2015
Jack L. Hodge, age 69 of Lenoir City passed away Tuesday, October
6, 2015. He was a member of First Baptist Church Concord. Jack served in the
National Guard. He was retired from Viskase where he worked as a
pipefitter-welder for over 20 years. He loved skydiving and motorcycles.
Preceded in death by his parents, W. R. and Julia
Hodge; brother, Charles Edward Hodge and great granddaughter, Ember St. John.
He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Lillian C. Hodge; daughters and sons-in-law, Jackie and
Rick Cooper, Angie and Garry
Blankenship all of Lenoir
City; grandchildren, Brittany Kinser St. John and Jenna (Cory) Rogers; 2 step
grandchildren, Rachel Cypress and Adam Cooper; great grandchildren, Wakley
Grace Kinser, Cabe Alan Rogers and Emmett Jackson Rogers; step great
grandchildren, Rileigh Cooper and Laila Luke; brother and sister-in-law, Harold
and Kathy Hodge; nieces, Malia Hodge and Charlene Dunsmore.
Funeral services will be at 7:00 p.m. Thursday, October 8th at
Click Funeral Home in Lenoir City with Rev. Steve Peek and Rev. Cory Rogers
officiating. Family and friends will gather at the funeral home by 10:30 Friday
morning and proceed to the Lakeview Cemetery for graveside services at 11:00
a.m. Military honors will be conferred by the Loudon Co. Veterans Honor Guard.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Garry F. Blankenship – b.14Aug1961 -
Loudon, TN: https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:KPLY-SL3
Also; https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QJ2R-23FV
Relatives - Angela A. Blankenship.
+2014, Loudon, Loudon Co.,
TN, Obituary
Published in Knoxville News Sentinel on Aug.
9, 2014
Ernest Blankenship, Jr. - 91, of Loudon, passed away Thursday, August 7, 2014. Junior was
a member of Seventh Day Adventist Church and retired employee of K-25 Oak
Ridge. Veteran of WWII, Army.
Preceded in death by wives,
Betty Jacob Blankenship and Louise Morgan Blankenship; parents, Ernest and Susie Cagle
Blankenship, Sr.; siblings, Marjorie Wilcox, Cabe and Coy Blankenship.
Survivors: children, Susan (Floyd) Lawson, Loudon, Ernest Lee (Frances) Blankenship, Lenoir City; five grandchildren, Jeff Hughes, Tammy Newbolds, Danny, Aaron, Frances Blankenship;
three great granddaughters; sisters,
Bobbie Lee (Jim) Grimes, Loudon, Benita Blankenship, Oklahoma; brother, Johnny
Blankenship, Loudon;
sister-in-law, Nellie (Jim) McNabb, Philadelphia.
Funeral services 6:00 p.m., Saturday,
Loudon Funeral Home Chapel. Interment 10:00 a.m., Sunday, New Macedonia
Cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2014, Loudon, Loudon Co., TN, Obituary
Published in Knoxville News Sentinel on Sept.
17, 2014
Freddie Ray Worley, age 49, of Loudon, passed away Tuesday,
September 16th, 2014.
Freddie never met a stranger, his outgoing
personality put you at ease immediately. If he enjoyed something, he did so to
the very best of his ability. He loved his Church, his Country and enjoyed his
Life to the fullest. He loved to DANCE and he never missed voting in an
election. The only time of the year he loved more than Autumn
and Christmas was February, which of course was his birthday month. As soon as
the celebration of one birthday was finished, he reminded you that it was time
to start planning for next year's birthday party.
Preceded in death by his mother, Mary (Wallace) Simpson and father,
Fred Worley; brothers, Walter "Baldy" Simpson, Norman and Allen
Worley.
Survivors include his sisters,
Pat Simpson Harp, Loudon and Lavonda
Kay Blankenship, Knoxville;
nephews, Chris Harp and wife, Michelle, Lenoir City, Brian Simpson, Georgia;
special friends, Betty Jo McAllister and Jackie Frady, both of Loudon, and many
more special friends.
Services honoring and celebrating Freddie will be held 7:00 PM
Thursday, September 18th at Riverview Baptist Church in Loudon where He was a
longtime member. Rev. Gene Farmer will officiate. Interment 11:00 AM Friday in Mt. Zion Cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2015, Loudon, Loudon Co., TN, Obituary
Published in Knoxville News Sentinel on Oct.
10, 2015
Darlene Blankenship Cade, age 58, of Loudon, passed away Thursday, October 8, 2015.
Darlene was a member of Concord Baptist Church. She was a Customer
Care Representative with Eckman Freeman and Associates since 1996. Darlene
cared for people; from those she served, to those she worked with, but her true
passion was her family.
She is preceded in death by father,
Kenneth Franklin Blankenship.
Survivors include her mother,
Bobbie Jean Blankenship; sisters
and brothers in-law, Karen and Jim Johnson, Lenoir City; Lisa and Tommy Arden, Philadelphia; brother and sister-in-law, Randy and Carol Blankenship, Loudon; four nieces and one nephew; one great niece and
two great nephews; several aunts, uncles, cousins; and a host of friends that
became her family.
Funeral service: 3:00 PM, Sunday, October 11, McGill Click Funeral
Chapel 1366 Hwy. 72 N, Loudon, with Rev. Terry Blankenship officiating. Interment to follow in the New Macedonia Baptist Church Cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Loudon Co., TN, Marriage; https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:VN63-7BG
Kenneth Franklin Blankenship - Bobbie Jean
Mitchell - 31 Oct 1952
Macon
+2015, Green Grove, Macon Co., TN, Obituary
http://www.rwoodardfuneralhome.com/obits/obituary.php?id=522155
Dustin Blankenship
25 of the Green Grove Community, TN, passed away Tuesday, January 05, 2015
Funeral services will be held Saturday, January 10, 2015 at 11:00
AM from Woodard Funeral Home with Bro. Earl Scruggs and Bro. Woody Alderson
officiating. Interment will follow in Oak Forest Cemetery, Adolphus, KY.
Mr. Blankenship is survived by: Mother - Sherry Blankenship, Green Grove, TN; Father - Billy Blankenship, Adolphus, KY, Sisters; Rachel
Blankenship & (Chris
Wright), Green Grove, TN, Mikayla Blankenship &
(Cody Carmack, Green Grove, TN, Hillary Blankenship,
Green Grove, TN; Grand Parents; Monroe and Lucille Blankenship, Adolphus, KY & Peggy and Tim Pedigo,
Adolphus, KY; Step Father; Robert Settle, Green Grove, TN, Niece; Brooklyn
Carmack, Green Grove, TN
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
James Monroe Blankenship – b.06Oct1942 -
Adolphus, KY; https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:K5VX-VKN
Relatives: Billy Joe Blankenship, Bobby D.
Blankenship, Latosha Blankenship, Lucille P. Blankenship, Sherry Blankenship,
Tosha Blankenship.
+2014, Lafayette, Macon Co., TN Obituary
Published in The Tennessean on Feb. 21, 2014 [Friday]
Patricia Jeanette Blankenship Hodges, Lafayette, TN. The loving mother and grandmother passed
away at 71 on Wednesday [Feb. 19, 2014], in Nashville, [Davidson
Co.,] TN.
She is preceded in death by husband, Leroy; parents, Carson and Dorothy Blankenship;
son, Chris and brother, Roy.
She is survived by daughters, Laurie Ann (Alan), Lori (Jim), and
Melissa (Charles); grandchildren, Jonathan, Jessica, Julianne and Emily; and brother, Robert Ray "Bobby" (Judy); and several aunts, nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Funeral will be at Alexander Funeral Home in Lafayette, Saturday
the 22nd at 1 p.m. Interment will follow in the Rocky Hill Cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2014, Lafayette, Macon Co., TN, Obituary
http://www.alexanderfh.com/obits/obituary.php?id=462990
Ms. Velma Woodcock Blankenship, age 92 of Lafayette, TN, passed away Sunday, April 6, 2014 at
Macon County General Hospital.
Funeral services for Velma Blankenship are scheduled to be
conducted on Wednesday, April 9, at 1p.m. from the Chapel of Alexander Funeral
Home with Brother Mike Rogers officiating.
Interment will follow in the Haysville Cemetery.
Ms Velma is survived by; Niece and Caretakers, Pat (Doug) Bailey of
Lafayette; Grandsons, Rick and Marla Gregory of Murfreesboro, Jerry and Pam
Gregory of Smyrna, Chuck and Melissa Gregory of Donelson; Niece, Hilda Dycus of
Red Boiling Springs; Nephews, Charles and Mary Woodcock of Brentwood H.N. and
Sue Reid of Lafayette; 7 Great Grandchildren and Numerous Great Great
Grandchildren
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
1940 Census, District 9, Macon Co., TN,
Woodcock, Sam 65, M, TN, Head,
Woodcock, Rurie 52, F, KY, Wife,
Woodcock, Otis 24, M, TN, Son,
Woodcock, Velma 18, F, TN, Dau,
https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/K4Z7-CGF
+2014, Lafayette, Macon Co., TN, Obituary
http://www.rwoodardfuneralhome.com/obits/obituary.php?id=519185
Mr. Billy Randall
Blankenship age 71 of
Lafayette, TN, passed away on Thursday, December 25, 2014
Funeral services will be held on Sunday December 28th at 1:00PM in
the Chapel of Woodard Funeral Home. Interment will follow in Pleasant Grove
Cemetery.
Mr. Blankenship was a member of the Masonic Lodge. He worked at
Advanced Plastics for over 30 years in industrial sales & distribution.
He is preceded in death by his Father,
Guy Blankenship; Mother, Derotha Coker; Brother, Danny Blankenship.
He is survived by his loving Wife,
Thunell Blankenship, of Lafayette, TN; Sons, Randy & (Tammy) Blankenship, of Murfreesboro, TN & Kevin Blankenship, of Bethpage, TN; Brothers,
Benny & (Sheila) Blankenship, of Westmoreland, TN & Don Blankenship, of Florida; Sisters, Peggy & (Larry) Crowder, of Lafayette, TN, Judy & (Kenny) Anderson, of Westmoreland, TN, Linda Smith, of Scottsville, KY, Brenda Perry, of
Glasgow, KY & JoAnn & (Ronnie) McCullough, of Portland,
TN; Grand Children: Kyle Blankenship, Kelsey Stewart, & Kavon Blankenship; As well as 2 Great Grandchildren
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2015, Lafayette, Macon
Co., TN, Obituary
Macon County Times (Lafayette, TN) Date: January 28, 2015
Mark Thomas Blankenship, 50, of Lafayette, TN, passed away on January 22, 2015.
Funeral was held on Jan. 25, at Alexander Funeral Home.
Survivors; Father, Thomas
Blankenship, Sons, Christopher Robin Blankenship, Cody James
Blankenship.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2015, Lafayette, Macon Co., TN, Obituary
http://www.alexanderfh.com/obits/obituary.php?id=531414
Homer Hudson Blankenship, Age 85, of Lafayette, passed away Saturday, February 14th 2015 at
Saint Thomas Rutherford, [Murfreesboro, Rutherford Co., TN].
Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday at 1 pm. weather
permitting from the Alexander Funeral Home with Jerry Mercer officiating.
Interment will follow in the Macon County Memorial Gardens.
Homer Blankenship is survived by; Wife, Philena
Blankenship of Lafayette, Daughter, Kitty Leann Ruf and husband Eric of Murfreesboro, Grandchildren, Jessie
Ruf & Callie Ruf both of Murfreesboro
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2015, Lafayette, Macon Co., TN, Obituary
http://www.alexanderfh.com/obits/obituary.php?id=568853
Published in Macon County Times from Sept. 16
to Sept. 17, 2015
Margie Marie Bransford Blankenship, Age 70, of Lafayette, passed away at her residence on
Wednesday, September 8, 2015.
Graveside services will be conducted at the Maple Grove Cemetery on
Thursday, September 10, 2015 at 3 PM with Elder Ricky Wilson officiating.
Interment will follow.
Marie Blankenship
is survived by; Son, Lee Howard Blankenship, Sister, Peggy Bransford Flippin
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Macon Co., TN, Marriage; https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:VNDJ-1D1
Marie Bransford - Lary Jean Blankenship -
23Aug1962
Madison
2014, Jackson, Madison Co., TN, Obituary
Published in The Jackson Sun on Apr. 5, 2014
Charles Anthony Roe, age 65, died on Thursday, April 3, 2014 at his
residence. Charles was born in Jackson, TN on December 12, 1948, the son of the
late Bobbie D. and Betty Jane Loynes Moling.
He proudly served his country in the United States Marine Corp
during the Vietnam War as a member of the Air Medi-Vac Unit. He was retired as
a lineman for South Central Bell with twenty-five years of employment. He was
an active member of V.F.W. Post 1848 traveling to funeral services of other
fallen veterans and participating in numerous fallen flag ceremonies. Each year
he participated in the Veterans Day program at Malesus Elementary making a
Bible presentation. He often provided transportation for area veterans to the
VA Hospital in Memphis. He was a big-hearted, caring man with many talents who
loved animals of all types, enjoyed hunting, playing softball and writing
poems. He cared for his mother, his wife and his family, always putting them
first. His greatest joys in life were his grandchildren, and he loved being
involved in their lives.
He is survived by his wife, Betty Ann Butler Roe of Jackson, TN;
his daughters, Christy Smith (Woody Harris) of Jackson, TN, Charity Deaton
(David) of Pinson, TN, Carrie Stephenson (Chris) of Mercer, TN and Mary Beth
Rankin (Jason) of Jackson, TN; his son, Wiley Butler (Liz) of Spring Creek, TN;
his brothers, Donald Roe (Wanda) of Jackson, TN, Bobbie Roe (Diane) of Pinson,
TN and John Roe (Sherry) of Pinson and a sister, Dr. Laurie Baker (Mark) of
Collierville, TN; sixteen grandchildren,
Amber Jones, April Smith, Jesse Smith, Preston Smith, Autumn Smith, Ethan
Smith, Collin Long, Cristen Long, Cadye Long, Will Deaton, Alison Deaton, Jace
Deaton, Dalton Stephenson, Dillon Stephenson, Anna Blankenship and Jason Rankin Jr.; and one great grandchild, Summer Jones.
He was preceded in death by his parents and two siblings, Richard
Cannon and Tammi Murphy.
A funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, April 6, 2014 in
the chapel of Arrington Funeral Directors with Rev. Curtis Wilson officiating.
Burial will follow in the Browns Cemetery with military honors. Pallbearers
will be Collin Long, Dalton Stephenson, Chris Stephenson, David Deaton, Wiley
Butler and Jason Rankin. Honorary Pallbearers will be Jesse Smith, Preston
Smith, Ethan Smith, Dillon Stephenson, Jace Deaton, Will Deaton, Sherif
Elamrawy, Woody Harris and Donald Roe.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2014, Jackson, Madison Co., TN, Obituary
Published in The Jackson Sun on Apr. 25, 2014
Mr. James Murry Adkins, age 78, of Jackson, passed away on
Wednesday, April 23, 2014 at his residence.
Funeral services for Mr. Adkins will be held on Saturday, April 26,
2014 at 2 p.m. in the North Chapel of George A. Smith and Sons Funeral Home.
Interment will follow in the Mt. Zion Cemetery in the community of McNairy in
McNairy County, TN.
Mr. Adkins was born on July 4, 1935 in Jackson, TN to the late
James A. Garfield and Bessie Motley Adkins (Hornsby). He was Baptist by faith.
In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by a brother,
Jimmy L. Adkins; a daughter, Bonita Adkins; and a son, James Ronald Adkins.
He is survived by his loving wife of 63 years, Vera Marie Harris
Adkins; four daughters, Janie M.
Knight (Ken), Marlyn Pulliam (Rudy), Teresa Blankenship
(Mike), and Elizabeth Sessions (Mark); seven grandchildren, Jeremy Hicks, Jay
Pomeroy, Steven Pomeroy, Chris
Blankenship, Michael Knight,
Justin Knight, and Sarah Sessions; and five great grandchildren.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2014, Jackson, Madison Co., TN, Death
Published in The Jackson Sun on Apr. 28, 2014
Frances Thomas Blankenship, age 89, died on Sunday, April 27, 2014 at the Jackson Madison
County General Hospital.
Services are incomplete with Arrington Funeral Directors, 148 W.
University Parkway, (731) 668-1111
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2014, Jackson, Madison Co., TN, Obituary
Published in The Jackson Sun on July 26, 2014
James F. Skelton, age 88, died on Wednesday, July 23, 2014 at the
West Tennessee Veterans Home in Humboldt, TN. James was born in Waynesboro, TN
on October 21, 1925, the son of the late Everett and Ida Blankenship
Skelton.
He was a veteran of the United States Navy serving as a Seaman
First Class during WWII. He was married to Laura M. Skelton who preceded him in
death in 2005. He was employed with Tennessee Farmers Co-op for thirty seven
years and later Jackson Christian School for twenty years. He was a long-time
member of North Jackson Church of Christ.
He is survived by his son, Kevin Skelton (Wendy) of Jackson, TN and
a sister, Shirley Grover of Paducah, KY and five grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by a brother, Howard Skelton.
A Memorial service will be held at 10 a.m. Monday, July 28, 2014 at
North Jackson Church of Christ, with David Powell, Minister officiating. A
committal service with military honors will be held at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, July
29, 2014 at the O'Guin Cemetery in Kimmins, TN near Hohenwald, TN.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
1930 Census, District 6, Wayne Co., TN,
Skelton, Everet 32, M, TN, Head,
Skelton, Maggie 34, F, TN, Wife, Maggie Sharp
married in 1922
Skelton, Howard 07, M, TN, Son,
Skelton, James 04, M, TN, Son,
Skelton, Virginia 02, F, TN, Dau,
https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/SP75-4L6
TN Marriage; https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/VNDH-PD1
Blankenship, Ida - Skelton, Everett -
13Apr1935, Lawrence,
1940 Census, District 12, Hickman Co., TN,
Skelton, William E. 40, M, TN, Head,
Skelton, Ida 39, F, TN, Wife, Ida Rictor widow of William
Thomas Blankenship III
Skelton, Howard 17, M, TN, Son,
Skelton, James 14, M, TN,
Son,
Skelton, Shirley D. 04, F, TN, Dau,
Skelton, Namon N. 02, M, TN, Son,
Blankinship, Billie R. 14, M, TN, SSon,
https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/K4H6-N5P
2014, Jackson, Madison Co., TN, Obituary
Published in The Jackson Sun on Sept. 6, 2014
Funeral services for Mrs. Cora Johnson, age 101, will be at 12 Noon
Saturday, September 6, 2014 in the chapel of Lawrence-Sorensen Funeral Home,
with Barney Crews officiating. Burial will follow in Highland Memorial Gardens.
Mrs. Johnson died Thursday, September 4, 2014 at Jackson-Madison
County General Hospital. She was born in Madison County, TN to the late William
Pierce Hart and Laura Jane Alexander Hart and was married to the late Buck
Johnson. Mrs. Johnson was a retired candy maker for Southwestern Candy Company
and was a member of Highland Park Baptist Church.
Other than her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by
her brothers, Robert Hart and Jack Hart, and her sisters, Gertha Hart Conley, Bertha Wells and Flora Blankenship.
Surviving are her daughter, Gladys Riethmaier and husband Les of
Jackson; her grandchildren, Danny Terry and wife Ranee, and Sandra Jacocks, all
of Jackson; six step-grandchildren; five great-grandchildren and five
great-great-grandchildren.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2014, Jackson, Madison Co., TN, Obituary
Published in The Jackson Sun from Dec. 2 to Dec.
3, 2014
Visitation and funeral services for Mr. William Leonard
"Bill" Shoe, age 89, will be held on Wednesday, December 3, 2014 in
the chapel at North Side United Methodist Church. Visitation will begin at 11
a.m. with services to follow at 1 p.m., Dr. Don Thrasher officiating. Burial is
to follow at Ridgecrest Cemetery.
Mr. Shoe passed away at his home Sunday evening. Born
in Beech Bluff, Tennessee to Tom and Orena Shoe on August 18, 1925.
Bill had six siblings who preceded him in death: Thomas, Arthur,
Laura Watlington, Alice Edwards, Chester and Irl. He is survived by one sister, Mary Blankenship.
Bill leaves his devoted and loving wife of 68 years, Ruby Bowman
Shoe; two daughters, Phyllis Shoe and Linda Austin, with husband Jim; two
granddaughters, Whitney Brooks, with husband Dallas, and Shay Ingram; three
great-grandchildren, Carly (11), Reed (8) and Austin (4).
Bill Shoe grew up on a dairy farm in Beech Bluff, Tennessee, where
he met the love of his life on a summer Sunday in 1940. World War II was
declared December 7, 1941, and he served in the U.S. Marine Corp, in the
Pacific theater until the war ended in 1946. On May 25 of that year he married
Ruby, "the most beautiful girl he'd ever seen." He said, "She is
not the wind beneath my wing; she is my wing."
When he left the farm, Bill worked at GM&O Railroad in Jackson
and Carbide Nuclear Company in Paducah, Kentucky; he retired in 1987 from
Jackson's Consolidated Aluminum. After retiring, woodworking became his
passion. He created furniture, pen and pencil sets, chess boards and other
beautiful pieces that he shared with family and friends.
Bill's life was consumed by two things; the study and teaching of
God's word and loving his family. He taught the Bill Baxter Bible Class on the
radio from City Hall in the late 50's and early 60's; he filled a number of
pulpits through the years and finally taught Sunday School
until his health began to fail.
Bill was a poetic writer; he penned numerous lengthy and loving
memoirs to his children and grandchildren. Each beautifully said I love you and
pointed to Jesus. His words are a fitting eulogy: "Since the four seasons
of the year have been likened to one's life, I hope the Artist of autumn can
take the gold of my giving, the silver of my crying and the purple from my
bruises and paint my portrait, worthy of a place on the mantle of your heart. I
love you very much. Papa."
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2015, Jackson, Madison Co., TN, Obituary
Published in The Jackson Sun from Jan. 15 to
Jan. 17, 2015
James Lafayette Walker, age 92 of Jackson, TN, passed away on
January 14, 2015 at Magnolia Village nursing home in Bowling Green, KY.
Mr. Walker graduated high school in 1942 in Marietta, MS. He was a
1950 graduate of Union University where he was a member of the Sigma Alpha
Epsilon Fraternity. He then went on to further his education earning a Master's
degree in School Administration from George Peabody Vanderbilt College in
Nashville, TN. He received an Honorary Doctor of Laws from Union University in
1971 for the improvements made to the Madison County School System. Mr. Walker
was a member of the National Teachers Association, Tennessee Education
Association, West Tennessee Teachers Association, Madison County Teachers
Association, American Association of School Administrators, and the Tennessee
Association of School Boards. He was a former President of the Tennessee
Association of School Administrators, member of the board of the Tennessee
Organization of School Superintendents representing the Southwest District, and
a former member of the State Advisory of Future Homemakers of America.
Mr. Walker was employed for 34 years with the Madison County School
system. He began his career in 1950 in Huntersville, TN serving as a grade
school teacher and principal. From there he went on to serve four years as
Principal at J.B. Young School. In 1956, he was appointed as the first
Principal of South Side High School. A year later he was elected Superintendent
of the Madison County School System, serving for 27 years. He served 27 years
on the Jackson Madison County Board of Health. He was a former member of the
Board of Trustees of Union University and a member of the Madison County
Library Board. He was also a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, American
Legion, and the Jackson Exchange Club receiving a lifetime membership and
elected Mr. Exchangite in 1995.
He was a member of First Baptist Church since 1949. He served as an
active Deacon, past Chairman of the Board of Deacons, and was a Deacon
Emeritus. Mr. Walker enlisted in active military service in 1942 as a Seaman
Recruit in the U.S. Navy. In 1946 he joined the U.S. Naval Reserves retiring in
1982 having achieved the rank of Captain.
Mr. Walker is preceded in death by his parents, Audie and Alva
Walker; sister, Ruby McEwen; brother, Robert Walker; brother, Lamar Walker, and
his loving wife, Bettye Blankenship Walker, who passed away in 1993.
He is survived by his son, Dr. Richard Walker of Houston, TX; a
daughter, Teresa (Rick) Wilson of Bowling Green, KY; a granddaughter, Amanda
Wilson; a grandson, Neal Wilson, and a host of nieces and nephews.
A funeral service will be held on Saturday, January 17, 2015 at 11
a.m., at First Baptist Church, Jackson, TN with the Reverend Justin Wainscott
officiating. Burial will follow at Ridgecrest Cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2015, Jackson, Madison Co., TN, Obituary
Published in Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal
on Jan. 30, 2015
Funeral services for Bettye Adele McKnight Morris, 89, will be held
Saturday, January 31, 2015, at 3 p.m. at Malesus United Methodist Church with
the Rev. Dan Weathersbee officiating. Burial will follow in Ebenezer Cemetery.
Mrs. Morris died Tuesday, January 27, 2015, at Dogwood Assisted
Living in Fulton, [Itawamba Co., MS] where she had been residing for two
years. She was born January 26, 1926, in Rutherford County, Tennessee, daughter
of the late Kirby and Lucille McKnight, and moved to Bemis as a young child.
She graduated from J. B. Young High School, then from Lambuth
College with an Elementary Education degree. She was a dedicated teacher,
putting in many extra hours to help students, and retired after 25 years with
the Jackson City Schools. Bettye was married on May 9, 1945, to George E.
Morris as WW II was ending in Europe. They enjoyed 62 years of marriage and
lived in the Malesus community. Bettye was a loving caregiver to her parents
and her husband, George, in their last years.
Bettye was a longtime member of Malesus United Methodist Church.
She was a giving and generous person with a heart to serve. She enjoyed
reading, cooking and serving others in many different capacities. She was a
wonderful encourager to many through her cards and letters. Traveling with
George was one of the highlights of her retirement years. Whether traveling by
bus, cruise ship, plane, or truck and camper, she enjoyed seeing so many parts
of the country and sharing pictures of their travels.
She is survived by a son, Alan Morris and wife, Martha, of Jackson,
Tenn., and a daughter, Ann Morris Manley and husband, Jim, of Nettleton;
sisters, Penny Stutzman and husband, Jack, of Jackson, Tenn., and Lucille King
and husband, Paul, of Williston, Florida. Most loved were her five granddaughters, Karen Kozlowitz and
husband, Sidney, Kathy Dean and husband, Jason, Kristy Brown and husband, Bart,
all of Nettleton, Elizabeth Mansfield and husband, Scott, of McKenzie, Tenn.,
and Jennifer Blankenship and husband, Brent, of Jackson, Tenn. In the last years of her life she was blessed
with 11 great-grandchildren, Whitney
and Josh Kozlowitz; Parker Dean; Jack, Emma and Garret Brown; Lauren and Allie
Mansfield; and Emma, Sara and Jacob Blankenship.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2015, Jackson, Madison
Co., TN, Death
Published in The Jackson Sun on Mar. 31, 2015
Mrs. Mary Shoe Blankenship, age 98 [1917], died Sunday, March 29, 2015 at her residence.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete. Lawrence-Sorensen Funeral
Home, (731) 424-2424
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2015, Jackson, Madison
Co., TN, Death
Published in The Jackson Sun on May 4, 2015
Christopher Michael Blankenship, age 40 of Jackson, passed away unexpectedly in the line of duty.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2015, Jackson, Madison Co., TN, Obituary
Published in The Jackson Sun ,
July 18
Hazel McCollum Deaton, age 94, died Thursday evening, July 16, 2015
at Jackson Madison County General Hospital. She was born May 4, 1921 in
Henderson County, Tennessee, the daughter of A. L. and Cluster Moore Jowers.
She was an instructor and co-owner of McCollum and Ross University
of Beauty Culture. Having been a charter member of Englewood Baptist Church,
her devotion to Englewood was known by all who knew her. She was a member of
the Paul Williams Sunday School class for many years.
Hazel is survived by her devoted and loving husband of 15 years,
Howard Deaton of Jackson, TN; two great nieces and a great nephew, which she
referred to as "The light of her life", Teresa Wood Morris (Bob),
Cristy Wood Baggett (Joe), Greg Wood all of Lexington, TN; two great great
nephews, Cody Morris (Kayla) of Nashville, TN, Landen Baggett of Lexington, TN;
two step daughters, Jeanette Deaton Holt (Bobby), Diane Deaton Davis (Jimmy);
two step grandchildren, Jennifer Hicks (John), Mike Holt (Julie); six step
great grandchildren, Megan Holt, Robert Holt, Audree Holt, Tyler Hicks,
Jennabeth Hicks and Jorja Hicks.
She was preceded in death by her parents, A.L. Jowers and Cluster
Jowers of Lexington, TN; her husband, Paul McCollum of Jackson, TN; sisters, Opal Jowers Wood, Ruby Jowers,
Ruthie Blankenship; brother, Al Jowers,; nephew, Dennis Wood
(Judy) all of Lexington, TN.
Funeral services will be held Sunday, July 19, 2015 at 3 p.m. in
the chapel of Arrington Funeral Directors with Dr. Philip Jett and Dr. Brent
Lay officiating. Interment at Hare Cemetery in Lexington, TN.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2015, Jackson, Madison Co., TN, Obituary
Published in The Jackson Sun on Nov. 18, 2015
Funeral services for Mr. James Terry "Tip" Taylor, age 76
will be at 1:00 p.m. Thursday, November 19, 2015 in the chapel of
Lawrence-Sorensen Funeral Home with Bro. William Duke officiating. Burial will
follow in Milledgeville Cemetery in Milledgeville, TN.
Mr. Taylor died Tuesday, November 17, 2015 at Jackson-Madison
County General Hospital. He was born in Madison County, TN, the son of the late
Alford B. Taylor and the late Avie Lee Pyles Taylor.
He retired after forty-three years as a Survey Engineer for the
Tennessee Department of Transportation and was in the Tennessee National Guard
for four years. He was a member of Lesters Chapel Methodist Church and a member
of the American Legion. He loved fishing for crappie and catfish, restoring old
cars and hit and miss engines, was a collector of many
things, loved going to auctions and estate sales and eating out with family and
friends.
Other than his parents, he was preceded in death by a
granddaughter, April Elder; three infant brothers and a sister-in-law, Maurice
Taylor.
Surviving are his wife, Elizabeth Taylor, whom he married on August
22, 1980; his daughter, Janet Messer (Chris); his son, Mike Taylor (Peggy); his
step daughter, Teresa Maness (Sammie); his step
son, Bobby Blankenship; his
brothers, Chester Ray Taylor and Jimmy Taylor (Debra); his grandchildren, Kevin
Elder, David Taylor, Amanda Cox, Tiffany Warren and Tabitha Jarrett; his great
grandchildren, Riley Taylor, Lela Taylor, Emma Cox, Jace Cox, Ashley Warren,
Owen Warren and Lily Jarrett; his nephews, Scotty and Richie Taylor; his niece,
Cassandra Taylor and his step-nieces, Mindy Adair, Lindsay Weaver and Ashley
Adair.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Marion
+2015, South Pittsburg, Marion Co., TN, Obituary
Chattanooga Times Free Press (TN) Date: August 19, 2015
Mary Lois Blankenship Martin, 87, passed away, Monday, Aug. 17, 2015.
Mrs. Martin had worked as a nurse.
She was preceded in death by her husband, William Earl Martin; her
son, Rusty Martin; and parents, Ben and Linnie Crowe
Blankenship.
Mrs. Martin is survived by her daughters, Linda Raulston and Brenda
(Mike) Shanks; grandchildren, Duke, Ben, Mary, Susan and Dalton; and several
great-grandchildren.
Graveside funeral services will be conducted from Gilliam Cemetery,
at 2:30 p.m. CDT today, Aug. 19, 2015, with Brother Ronnie Case officiating.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Maury
2014, Columbia, Maury Co., TN, Obituary
The Daily Herald, (Columbia, TN) - January 10, 2014
Judith Carol Russell, 67, of Columbia, TN. died Wednesday, January
8, 2014 at Vanderbilt Hospital in Nashville,
[Davidson Co.],
TN. She was a member of the Highland Church of Christ and previously was
employed by First Farmers and Merchants Bank. She will be remembered as loving,
generous and loved by many.
Funeral services will be conducted Sunday, January 12, 2014 at 2:00
PM with Bro. Stephen Kelley officiating. Burial will follow at Polk Memorial
Gardens in Columbia, TN. Pallbearers will be Brian
Gray, Tony Gray, Brandon Caperton, Cody Osborne, Danny Gutowski, Andrew
Cedillo, John Bradley and Johnny Bradley. Honorary pallbearers will be the
staff at Signature Healthcare and the deacons at Highland Church of Christ.
Survivors are her two brothers and their spouses: James Perry
Swindle and wife Ann of Columbia, TN., Gary Wayne Swindle and wife Teresa of
MS; her children and their spouses, Mrs. Rahni Meece and husband Brian of Mt.
Pleasant, TN., Andrea Griner and husband Wesley of Nashville, GA., Mr. Gary Todd Blankenship of MS., Mr. John Wade Russell and wife
Jenny of Ft. Meyer, VA., Tristan Adam Russell and wife Amanda of Lawrenceburg,
TN., Mrs. Kim Boshers and husband Johnny of Mt. Pleasant, TN., and Mrs. Kelly
Burger and husband Rick of Lewisburg, TN.
She was preceded in death by her parents James Wilson Swindle and
Margaret Underwood Swindle-Brown and husband Shelby Frank Russell. She leaves
behind 16 grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren, and many more friends and
loved ones.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2014, Columbia, Maury Co., TN, Obituary
The Daily Herald, (Columbia, TN) - February 4, 2014
Althea Murray Slaughter, age 89, a resident of Gillespie Lane in
Columbia went to be with her Lord and Savior in the early hours of Saturday
morning at her home. Althea came into this world on December 23, 1924 in
Abilene, Texas, born to the late Morgan Higdon Carter and Jane Althea Houston.
Althea would describe herself as a homemaker, but people who knew
her would smile at hearing that description, knowing that she was much more
than that. She was a very talented seamstress, making most of her and her
children's clothes. She also sewed professionally, specializing in bridal
clothes. Her stitching extended beyond sewing to needlepoint and crocheting
which she used as a ministry. Althea was well known for stitching stocking caps
and stuffed animals for children being treated at hospitals in Perry, Florida
and Gainesville, Florida. Her talents also won her numerous blue ribbons in
district and state Women's Club shows.
Althea also ministered faithfully through the Church of Christ in
Jacksonville, Tampa and Perry Florida as a Sunday School
teacher and Ladies Bible Class teacher. She constantly served others through
hospitality and countless meals cooked and delivered to the needy, the sick and
the bereaved. Each Sunday morning for years she stopped by the hospital with
Scripture cards for the lunch trays of the patients to bring them comfort and
cheer. Althea and her husband, Oakley, owned the Towne Square Grocery in Perry,
Florida which they used as an outreach ministry to the surrounding community.
Althea was the chaplain of the Woman's Club, a member of the
Business and Professional Women's Club of Perry, as well as a member of the
local Garden Club. She also served as a troop leader for the Cub Scouts and the
Girl Scouts.
The family will receive friends Tuesday, February 4th from 4 to 8
p.m. at Williams Funeral Home, as well as Wednesday one hour prior to the
service.
Services for Althea will be held on Wednesday, February 5th
beginning at 11:00 a.m. at the Williams Funeral Home in Columbia with Jim Cox
officiating and Eddie Rogers leading the singing. Burial will follow at Polk
Memorial Gardens. Her grandsons and
grandsons-in-law: Chris Alley, Mike Rapp, Trace Blankenship, Kevin Demoff, C.
J. Blankenship, Jon Blankenship and Chris Blankenship
will serve as pallbearers.
Althea is survived by her husband of over 70 years, V. Oakley
Slaughter of Columbia, TN; One son: Robert (Pam) Slaughter of Columbia; Two daughters: Candace (Claude) Blankenship of
Brentwood, TN and Deborah (Alan) Rowley of Melbourne, Australia; Two sisters:
Cornelia (Dr. Richard) Sundermann of Little Rock, AR and Priscilla Holbert of
Annandale, VA. She is also survived by 10 grandchildren, 23 great-grandchildren
as well as several nieces and nephews.
Althea was preceded in death by her son Richard Greg Slaughter as
well as her brother William H. Carter.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2014, Columbia, Maury Co., TN, Obituary
The Daily Herald, (Columbia, TN) - August 13, 2014
Mrs. Delores Schulz Miller, age 85, passed away peacefully on
Sunday, August 10, 2014 at NHC Hillview in Columbia.
Funeral services for Mrs. Miller will be held in the Chapel of
Williams Funeral Home in Columbia on Saturday, August 16, 2014 at 2:00 p.m. and
will be officiated by Deacon Price Keller.
Delores was born on December 27, 1928 to the late James J. Schulz,
Sr. and the late Vera Adams Schulz in New Orleans, LA. She was married to J.
Ledlie Miller, Jr. on November 16, 1976 and they enjoyed nearly 40 years
together prior to his passing away on December 3, 2013.
Delores was a homemaker and also taught preschool for twelve years.
She belonged to the Music City Painters and to Houston Porcelain Artists prior
to moving to Tennessee in 2005. She was of the Catholic faith.
Mrs. Miller is survived by her children:
Delores Blankenship and Karl (Lisa) Schneider; grandchildren:
Sam Schneider, Serena Schneider, Marcella Duke, Matthew (Christie) Duke and
Jessica (Ian) Black; daughter-in-law: Carolyn Schneider; brother: James (Jean)
Schulz, Jr.; sisters: Joan Hines and Jean (Edwin) Jonas; and 12
great-grandchildren.
In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death
by her son: Charles N. Schneider, Jr.; granddaughter: Melissa Duke Mooney and son-in-law: Thomas Wayne Blankenship.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2015, Columbia, Maury Co., TN, Obituary
http://www.tributes.com/obituary/show/Rev.-Donald-Pruitt-102903554
Rev. Elgia Donald Pruitt, 84, Baptist minister and retired employee
of Farmers Construction Company, died Sunday, October 4, 2015 at his residence
on Haley Lane in Columbia. The Maury County native was the son of the late
Walter Pruitt and Laura
Blankenship Pruitt.
Funeral services will be conducted Thursday at 2:00 P.M. at Oakes
& Nichols Funeral Home with Rev. William Owens officiating. Burial will
follow in Rose Hill Cemetery with military honors provided by Herbert Griffin
American Legion Post 19. Active pallbearers will be John Williams, Wayne
Harvey, Len Harvey, Ted Pratt, Curt Alsup, and Al Hickman. Honorary pallbearers
will include Birl Ferrell, Allen McCanless, Steve McCanless, Ed Chumley, Allen
Elias, and members of House of Prayer Baptist Church.
On July 19, 1950 he married the former Lucille Marie Martin and
their sixty-four year marriage ended with her death May 12, 2015. He served in
the U. S. Navy. Mr. Pruitt had also worked several years for James Walker in
General Trucking. He was current pastor of House of Prayer Baptist Church and
previously served at Cross Bridges Baptist Church and Taylor's Chapel Baptist
Church. He had a passion for gardening, growing many different vegetables, and
enjoyed giving to family and friends. He also was a very good cook using old
recipes from his mother and grandmother. Mr. Pruitt was very mechanical and
enjoyed repairing lawn mowers, vehicles and tractors.
Survivors include his daughter, Sherrie (John) Williams of Pulaski;
sons, Mike (Melody)Pruitt of Mt. Pleasant, Ronnie (Darlene) Pruitt and Ricky
(Shirley) Pruitt, both of Columbia; grandchildren, Marty Pruitt of Nashville,
Eddie Pruitt of Atlanta, Georgia, Jeremey (Sarah) Wood of Estill Springs,
Angela (Curt) Alsup of Minor Hill, Penny (Will) Green of Columbia, and
Elizabeth Dickson of Collinwood; great grandchildren, Madison Alsup, Alexia
Wood, Elijah Wood, Harley Grace Alsup, Marshal Alsup, Meagan Green, Hannah
Green, Katherine Green; and brothers, Vernon (Eva) Pruitt of Columbia and
Arnold (Betty) Pruitt of Williamsport.
He was preceded in death by a son, Roger Don Pruitt; and brother,
Jimmy Pruitt.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2014, Mt. Pleasant, Maury Co., TN, Obituary
The Daily Herald, (Columbia, TN) - July 8, 2014
Thomas "Tom" Wayne Blankenship, age 72, of Mt. Pleasant, Tennessee,
passed away on Monday July 7, 2014 at Maury Regional Medical Center [Columbia,
Maury Co., TN]. Tom was
born in Pulaski, Tennessee to the late John M. Blankenship
and Eula Watson Blankenship on June 29, 1942.
Tom worked for many years in sales at Massey Ferguson and retired
in sales from Kuhn North America. Tom was a current city commissioner of Mt.
Pleasant, Tennessee. He was an active member of the Mt. Pleasant Community
Development Corporation and Mt. Pleasant Chamber of Commerce.
Funeral services will be held on Thursday, July 10 at 10:00 a.m.
with Rich Hargrove officiating at the Chapel in Williams Funeral Home in Mt.
Pleasant. Burial will follow at Maplewood Cemetery in Pulaski, Tennessee.
Pallbearers will be Brad Jernigan, Matt Duke, Matt Hargrove, Trevor Brewer, Sam
Schneider, and Jeff Vanlandingham.
Tom is survived by his wife
Delores Schneider Duke
Blankenship; his daughters Christy (William) Patch and Susan (Jackie)
Stevens both of Bethpage, Tennessee. Step-son Matt (Christie) Duke of Prospect,
Tennessee; step-daughter Marcy (Jeff) Vanlandingham of Chattanooga, Tennessee;
son-in-law Neil (Leigh Ann Johnson) Mooney; granddaughters Bethany Patch, Megan
Patch, Lauren Patch, Sarah Stevens, Nola Mooney, Tallulah Mooney, and Chloe
Broussard; grandsons Nathan Stevens, Tucker Duke, Hayden Duke, Ian Johnson, and
Asa Johnson; mother of daughters
(Christy and Susan) Margaret
Blankenship ; brothers John (Annette) Blankenship and Keith
(Christie) Blankenship ; sisters Emily
(Glenn) Hargrove and Rita
Blankenship .
Tom is preceded in death by his step-daughter Melissa Duke Mooney.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2014, Mt. Pleasant, Maury Co., TN, Obituary
The Daily Herald, (Columbia, TN) Date: September 14, 2014
Neva Dorothy Davis, age 99, of Mt. Pleasant, Tennessee, passed away
on Thursday, September 11, 2014 at Maury Regional Medical Center, [Columbia, Maury Co., TN]. Neva was born
to Wallace Collier and Stella Short on October 4, 1914 in Williamsport, Tennessee.
Neva was married to Daniel Duncan Davis on August 3, 1933. They
shared a beautiful life together until Daniel passed away in 1966. Neva was
wonderful wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and great-great
grandmother. She worked in the home for many years and also worked at Weather
Tamer. Neva was just shy of her 100th birthday. She was a member of the First
Baptist Church in Mt. Pleasant, Tennessee.
A celebration of Neva's life was held at 2:00 p.m. in the chapel of
Williams Funeral Home in Mt. Pleasant where Bro. Frank Webb officiated. Burial
followed at Arlington Cemetery. Pallbearers
were her six grandsons Robert Blankenship, Brandon Blankenship,
Matthew Blankenship, Wally Davis, Dana Davis, and Kenny Davis.
Honorary Pallbearers were WC Johnson, Horace Dawson, Robert Hull, John Davis,
Jr., and Dr. Robert Bain.
Neva is survived by her daughters
Wanda June Seagraves of Mt. Pleasant, Linda Gail (Walter Glenn) Blankenship of Friendsville, Rosie Virginia Evans of
Thompson's Station, Lillie (James) Buford of Thompson's Station; son Gerald
Wallace (Jo) Davis, Sr. of Mt. Pleasant; grandsons
Robert (Angela) Blankenship of Maryville, Brandon (Amy) Blankenship of Maryville, Matthew Blankenship of Maryville, Wally (Stephanie) Davis of
Mt. Pleasant, Dana (Stacey) Davis of Mt. Pleasant, and Kenny (Patsy) Davis of
Mt. Pleasant; granddaughter Dannie Lynn (Joseph) Holmes of Columbia; great-grandchildren Zack (Betsy)
Holmes, A. J. Holmes, Alex Holmes, Shelley Holmes, Tyler Blankenship , Daniel Blankenship ,
Leah Blankenship , Ava Blankenship ,
Samantha Cutten, Alexa Davis, Braden Davis, Marly Davis, Macy Davis, and
Courtney Davis; sisters June King and Grace Cothron both of Columbia; numerous
nieces and nephews; and two great-great grandchildren.
Neva was preceded in death by her parents Wallace and Stella Short
Collier; her husband Daniel Duncan Davis; her sisters Forrest Collier,
Marguerite Carvel, Marie Mullins, and Frances Giles; and her brother John
Malcom Collier.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Walter Glenn Blankenship –b. 22Jan1947 - https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/KPLN-428
Maury Co., TN, Marriage; https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/VN6W-YYV
Walter Glenn Blankenship - Linda Gail
Davis – m.16Jul1966
McMinn
2014, Athens, McMinn Co., TN, Obituary
The Daily Post-Athenian, (Athens, TN) - July 7, 2014
Joyce Violet Rodgers Cate, 82, of Athens, died early Friday
morning, July 4, 2014, at her home. She was a native and lifelong resident of
Athens, and was a daughter of the late James A. and Clara Malone Rodgers.
She was also preceded in death by six sisters, Grace Allen,
Catherine Cate, Ann Moses, Margaret Kincaid, Lillian Minge, and Betty Shepherd;
three brothers, Fred Rodgers, Ralph Rodgers, and Burkett Rodgers; and one
son-in-law, Mark Wyrick.
She was retired from Goody's Department Store after 20 years of
service, and attended Rocky Mount Baptist Church.
Survivors include her husband of 60 years, J.B. Cate of Athens; two
daughters and one-son-in-law, Rose
Wyrick of Athens, and Clara and Warren Blankenship Jr. of Athens; three sons and two daughters-in-law, Bob and Paula Cate
of Athens, John and Debbie Cate of Athens, and Rick Cate of Athens; four grandchildren, Holly and Alan Hitt of
Athens, Emily Blankenship of Athens, Cindy Bowers of Athens, and
Bobby Jr. and Amy Cate of Athens; step-grandchildren, Donnie Martin of Tellico
Plains, Denean and Justin Seaborn of Riceville, Delisa and Jeff Wilcox of
Niota, and Daralea and Gary Fairbanks of Athens; several great-grandchildren;
and several nieces and nephews
Funeral services will be 7 p.m. Monday at Ziegler Funeral Home with
the Rev. Jimmy Lewis officiating. Burial will be 11 a.m. Tuesday in McMinn
Memory Gardens. Pallbearers will be Warren Blankenship Jr., Bobby Cate Jr., Tim Henry, Alan Hitt,
Bobby Moore, Travis Shackelford, and Anthony Womac.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2015, Englewood, McMinn
Co., TN, Obituary
The Daily Post-Athenian, (Athens, TN) Date: February 20, 2015
Nina Gunter Taylor, 62 [1953], of the Cumberland Hills community in Englewood, died
Wednesday evening, Feb. 18, 2015, at her home. She was a native of Richmond
County, Ga., a longtime resident of McMinn County, and was a daughter of the
late Howard E. and Anna
Blankenship Gunter.
She was a member of East Athens Baptist Church. She was a graduate
of McMinn County High School and Cleveland State Community College. She was
associated with Athens Products for 30 years, and later was associated with
Walmart as a manager.
She is survived by her son, William B. "Buck" Taylor of
Athens; two brothers and sisters-in-law, Ricky and Sandra Gunter of Biloxi,
Miss., and David and Melanie Gunter of Athens; great-nieces and nephews, Kyle,
Sandra, Claire, and Case Robinson of Biloxi; and a special friend, Chad Hensley
of Athens.
A funeral service will be conducted at 2 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 23,
in the chapel of Smith Funeral Home with the Rev. Pete Mullins officiating.
Interment will follow in McMinn Memory Gardens.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Monroe
+2015, Madisonville, Monroe Co., TN, Obituary
The News-Herald, (Lenoir City, TN) Date: May 6, 2015
Joyce Irene Shirk Blankenship, 79, of Madisonville, passed away Monday morning, May 4, 2015.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Cabe
Blankenship; life companion,
Bobby Fry; parents, Bruce and Lucille Starritt Shirk; sister, Azalene Shirk
Leatherwood; and brother, Clifford Shirk.
She is survived by a son,
Johnny Blankenship and wife, Della; daughters, Carmen McMahan and husband, Carl, and Karen Black; grandsons, Kelly and Becky
Blankenship, Coye and
Stephanie McMahan, Clint and Lauren McMahan, Randall Brookshire and Cabe Black;
granddaughters, Sonya Jamerson, Melissa Brookshire and Bambie Black; 15
great-grandchildren; sister, Penny Watson; several sisters-in-law;
brother-in-law; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
Funeral services will be at 7 p.m. Wednesday at Loudon Funeral Home
chapel with the Rev. Tim Watson officiating. Interment will be held at New Hope
Cemetery at a later date.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2015, Madisonville, Monroe Co., TN, Obituary
The Advocate and Democrat, (Sweetwater, TN) Date: May 14, 2015
Vendeline Anne Hawk of Madisonville, formerly of Virginia,
peacefully went home to be with Jesus, while surrounded by her loving family at
2:10 p.m. on Monday, May 11, 2015 at Parkwest Medical Center [Knoxville,
Knox Co., TN]. She was 59
years old.
She was a member of Hiwassee Church of God and was ready to be
received in the arms of her loving God and be reunited with her infant son. She
was a shining example of strength and endurance as she conquered her 10 year
war with breast cancer and received the ultimate healing. She was a survivor
who spent most of her career as a dedicated caregiver for the elderly and those
weaker than herself. She loved the sun, snuggling with her grandbabies, digging
in her flowers, and camping.
She will be greatly missed by her husband of 39 years, Jack Hawk;
parents, Henry and Janice Parrish; mother and father-in-law, Kenneth and
Imogene Hawk; daughters and sons-in-law, Melissa and Dusty Schaffer, Jennifer
and Robby Barger; precious granddaughters, Aubrey, Josie, and Lilianna
Schaffer, Kylee and Savana Barger, all of Madisonville; loving siblings and
spouses, Lynnwood and Kathy Parrish, Esther and John Melton, Paul Parrish, Joe
and Cindy Parrish, Anne and Hank Haislip, Janiece Jordan, all of Virginia;
dedicated sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law, Randy and Francis
Hawk of Madisonville, Linda and Eddie Stallcup of Madisonville, John and Betty
Hawk of Maryville, Joan and Dean Turpin, Ann and Greg Blankenship of Madisonville, Amy and Mark Ross of Jefferson City. She was
loved, supported and encouraged by a multitude of special cousins, nieces,
nephews and friends along the way.
The funeral will be on Thursday, May 14, 2015 at 8 p.m. at
Biereley-Hale Funeral Home Chapel in Madisonville, with the Rev. Phillip
Carroll, the Rev. Peter Moser, and the Rev. Jim Hale officiating. Interment
will be at 1 p.m. on Friday, May 15, 2015 at Hiwassee Church of God Cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2014, Sweetwater, Monroe Co., TN, Obituary
The Advocate and Democrat, (Sweetwater, TN) Date: November 10, 2014
Brooke Renee Robinson of Sweetwater passed away Sunday, Nov. 9,
2014 at Sweetwater Hospital. She was a member of True Gospel Baptist Church.
She was 44.
Preceded in death by: her father, Ronnie Lee
Robinson and grandparents, Ralph E.
Robinson and Rev. D. L. and Bernice Blankenship.
Survivors include: sons, Dillion Wayne Taylor and fiancee Stephanie
Rosati of Sweetwater, Chayton Cole Stevens of Loudon; Mother and stepfather,
Phyllis and Richard Brown of Sweetwater; Sister, Lolita Veronica Thompson and
partner Shawn Ezell; Nephew, Michael Thompson and fiancee Heather Osterman of
Sweetwater; Nieces, R. J. and Lacie Gudger of Tellico Plains, Laura Thompson;
Special friend, Jason Day; Several aunts, uncles, cousins and many friends.
Receiving friends from 5 p.m. until 7 p.m.
on Tuesday, Nov. 11 with the funeral service following at 7 p.m. in the Kyker's
Chapel with Rev. Ronnie Blair and Rev. Brandon McJunkin officiating. Graveside service and interment will be at
10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 12 at the Sweetwater Memorial Park.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2015, Sweetwater, Monroe Co., TN, Obituary
The Advocate and Democrat, (Sweetwater, TN) Date: January 15, 2015
Georgia Phelps Penland of Sweetwater passed away on Wednesday, Jan.
14, 2015. She was of the Baptist faith. She was 75.
Preceded in death by: her husbands, Charles Eugene Phelps and J. D.
Penland; sisters, Viola, Jean, Eda Mae; brothers, Charles, Paul and R. C. and
stepson, Cotton Penland.
Survivors include: her daughter, Katherine Phelps; Son and
daughter-in-law, Charles "Wayne" and Sandra Phelps; Granddaughter and husband, Bridget and Tyler Blankenship ;
Great-granddaughter, Hanna Blankenship; Brother and sister-in-law, G. W. and
Dorothy Brown, all of Sweetwater; Step sons and daughters-in-law, Wylene
Penland, Dale and Merle Penland, David and Tob Penland, Gene and Joyce Penland,
Dwight Penland, all of Hiawassee, Ga.; Twelve step grandchildren, 11 step great
grandchildren; Several nieces and nephews.
Funeral service will be at 7:30 p.m. in Kyker's Funeral Chapel,
Sweetwater, with Rev. Fred Wilson officiating. Interment 11
a.m. Sunday morning in the Oak Grove Baptist Church Cemetery in Madisonville.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2015, Sweetwater, Monroe Co., TN, Obituary
Published in Knoxville News Sentinel on Mar.
16, 2015
Nellie Mae Blankenship, age 91, of Sweetwater, passed away on Saturday, March 14, 2015,
at Sweetwater Hospital. She was a member of Lakeside Baptist Church.
Preceded in death by her husband: James
"Ozell" Blankenship;
daughter: Rebecca Carolyn Blankenship; parents: James and Lillie Hendricks;
sisters: Flossie Turner, Edna Schakles, Pearl Hunt, Jean Rodgers; brothers:
James R., Charles, Ralph, Bob, John, and J.R. Hendricks; sons-in-law: Ronnie
and Gary Mullins.
Survivors include her sons
and daughter-in-law: Carl and Brenda Blankenship, Tommy Blankenship,
all of Sweetwater; daughters: Louise Mullins, and Wanda Mullins, both of Madisonville; 6
grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; 4 great-great-grandchildren; sisters:
Mary Rose, of Crossville, Lois Craig, of Madisonville; brother: Homer
Hendricks, of Madisonville; several nieces, and nephews.
The family will receive friends on Monday, March 16, 2015, at Kyker
Funeral Homes, Sweetwater, from 6:00P.M. until
8:00P.M. with the funeral service to follow at
8:00P.M. in Kyker's Chapel with Rev. Danny Stricklan
officiating. Interment 11:00A.M. Tuesday
in the St. Paul Lutheran Church Cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2015, Sweetwater,
Monroe Co., TN, Obituary
Published in Knoxville News Sentinel on Aug.
6, 2015
James Walter Humphreys, age 88, of Sweetwater, passed away Tuesday,
August 4, 2015.
Mr. Humphreys was of the Baptist faith and a life-long farmer.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Roy Lee Humphreys and Kate (Vineyard) Blankenship;
sister, Lois Lee; and his son, Hugh Humphreys.
Survivors include his wife of 65 years, Mildred (Franks) Humphreys;
sons and daughters-in-law, William and Betsy Humphreys, Wayne and Sharon
Humphreys, all of Sweetwater; daughters, Sara Humphreys, with Eugene Giles, of
Ball Play, and Brinda Berry, of Loudon; five grandchildren, four
great-grandchildren, with another expected; sister, Wilma Wallace, of Loudon;
several nieces and nephews; as well as long, life-time friends.
Services honoring and remembering Mr. Humphreys will be held
7:00 PM, Thursday, Aug. 6th, McGill-Karnes Chapel with Rev. Bobby Lawson and
Rev. Darrell Cardin officiating. Interment 10:30 AM, Friday, Mt. Zion Cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2015, Sweetwater, Monroe
Co., TN, Obituary
The Advocate and Democrat, (Sweetwater, TN) Date: September 9, 2015
Larry "Bo" Poston Simmerly of Sweetwater,
passed away on Aug. 30, 2015 at Parkwest Hospital. He was of Baptist faith. He
was 66 years old.
Proceeded in death by: his wife, Donna
Simmerly; parents, Howard and Mildred Simmerly; sisters, Iva Wilson of Sweetwater, Bernice Blankenship of Sweetwater, Amilia "Brownie" Squares, Pricillia
Simmerly; brother, Leon Simmerly.
Survivors include: his brother and wife, Herman and Shirley
Simmerly of Deerborn, Mich.; Sister and brother-in-law, Edna and Bill Breeze of
Albaquarie, NM.; Special nephew, Hugh "Porky" Ballard; Several other
aunts, uncles, nieces, and nephews.
A memorial service will be held at a later date.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
SSDI: Blankenship,
Bernice L., 79, 26Jul1928 - 12Aug2007, Sweetwater, Monroe, TN, TN-409-38-4661
+2014, Tellico Plains, Monroe Co., TN, Death
The Advocate and Democrat, (Sweetwater, TN) Date: November 24, 2014
An 81-year-old Tellico Plains man was killed Friday afternoon when
he caught on fire while burning trash. Tellico Plains Interim Police Chief Bill
Illingworth said investigators believe Howard Blankenship
was burning trash outside his home on Back Street when the incident happened
around 2 p.m. Illingworth said state Bomb and Arson officials will issue the
final report, however, as of Friday afternoon the fire death appears
accidental. "It's a terrible tragedy," Illingworth said. Illingworth
said it appears Blankenship poured an accelerant on the trash and it
did not burn so he poured more on the trash again, causing the fire that
claimed his life.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2015, Telllico Plains, Monroe Co., TN Obituary
The Advocate and Democrat, (Sweetwater, TN) Date: March 9, 2015
Ted "Barlow" Akins of Telllico Plains, passed away at
11:05 p.m. on Thursday, March 5, 2015 at East Tennessee Health Care, [Madisonville,
Monroe Co., TN]. He was of
the Baptist faith. He was 69 years old.
Preceded in death by: parents, Carlie and Mamie
Akins; brothers Corbin, Osbin, Bobby Glen and Asa Akins. Survivors include:
daughter, Karen Lee Freeman of Tellico Plains; Daughter and son-in-law, Kristy and James Blankenship of Tellico Plains; Grandchildren and spouse, Kelsie and Roy Smith of Clarksville and Zack Blankenship of Tellico Plains; Great grandson, Abram
Smith of Clarksville; Sister, Lodema Akins of Tellico Plains; Sister and
brother-in-law, Frieda and L.P. Holt of Tellico Plains; Several nieces and
nephews.
The family will receive friends from 5 to 7 p.m. on Saturday, March
7, 2015 at Biereley-Hale Funeral Home in Tellico Plains. Funeral will follow at
Biereley-Hale Chapel, with the Rev. Carroll Hamilton officiating. Interment
will be at 2 p.m. on Sunday at Center Cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Montgomery
+2015, Clarksville, Montgomery Co., TN, Obituary
Published in The Leaf Chronicle from May 6 to
May 8, 2015
Linda Ruth Block, age 78 of Clarksville, passed away on Tuesday,
May 5, 2015 at her home. Linda was born on March 23, 1937 in Squire, West
Virginia, the daughter of the late Glavis Cloaten Conley and Flora Etta Blankenship.
She was a member of Shiloh Cumberland Presbyterian Church and was a
homemaker.
In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her
husband, CW3 (Retired) Halford Block, Sr. and brother, Roger Conley.
Linda is survived by her sons, Halford Jerry (Brenda) Block, Jr.,
Roger (Debbie) Block, Anthony Block; sisters, Connie Gills, Barbara Huckably,
and Peg Crouse; 11 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren.
A Celebration of Life service will be held at 10 a.m. on Saturday,
May 9, 2015 at McReynolds-Nave & Larson Funeral Home, with Rev. Greg Jones
and Rev. Tim Ferrell officiating. Burial will follow at Resthaven Memorial
Gardens. Friends and family will serve as Pallbearers.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2015, Clarksville, Montgomery Co., TN, Obituary
Published in Salisbury Post on July 9, 2015
Cordell William Miller, 16, of Clarksville, TN passed away Sunday,
June 28, 2015 at his residence. Born in Beckley, WV on May 31, 1999, he made
his home with his custodial parents,
Martha and Hunter Blankenship.
Cordell was a very energetic young man who was full of life. He was
entering high school and was super excited. He played football at New
Providence Middle School and was a former wrestler at Erwin Middle School. He
loved spending time with his family, playing basketball, football, wrestling,
videogames, and much more. Cordell loved the Army life and had plans on
becoming a Soldier. He attended church at Tabernacle Baptist while in NC.
Cordell was preceded in death by his father, Charles W. Miller;
mother, Monica S. Rodriguez Watson; grandfather, Martin L. Miller Sr.; uncle,
John D. Miller.
Those left to love his memory are his brothers, Gavin and Gage
Miller; sisters, Ma-Lisa Miller, Mariyah Blankenship, Desirae Miller; grandparents, Janie Miller, Lindy and Troy Branch, Michael and Karen
Blankenship, Nancy Massey;
uncle, L.J. and Lora Miller, Ray Miller and Nicole Isbanioly, Martin Miller Jr.
and Deidra Yost, Brice Branch, Mario Rodriguez; aunts, Lacey Jones, Susie Elder
and Chris Gibson; great-grandparents, Russ and Mary Stephens, and many more
family and friends that loved him dearly.
Service: 2:00 PM Friday, July 10, 2015 at Calvary Baptist
Tabernacle, 3760 Stokes Ferry Rd, Salisbury, NC 28146, with the Rev. Joey Spry
officiating. Burial will follow at Brookhill Memorial Gardens.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Obion
2015, Kenton, Obion Co., TN, Death
Published in The Jackson Sun on Mar. 3, 2015
James A. Blankenship, Jr., 65, Kenton, TN, died 03-02-2015.
Arrangements: Medina Funeral Home.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Overton
2015, Livingston, Overton Co., TN, Funeral
Herald-Citizen (Cookeville, TN) Date: March 3, 2015
Funeral services for Oscar Blankenship,
80 [1935], of Livingston, will be
held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, March 5, from the chapel of Goff Funeral Home in
Monterey. Burial will be in Wilson Cemetery.
Mr. Blankenship passed away on Friday, Feb. 27, 2015, in Signature
Health Care of Putnam County in Algood.
D.M. Goff Funeral Home, Inc. in Monterey is in charge of
arrangements.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Polk
+2015, Delano, Polk
Co., TN, Obituary
The Daily Post-Athenian, (Athens, TN) Date: July 21, 2015
Mary Hazel Duckett,
66, of Delano, passed away on Sunday, July 19, 2015, at her residence. She was
a daughter of Angelee Watson
Blankenship and the late Ralph Blankenship.
She was a charter member of Solid Rock Baptist Church.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Curtis Duckett; father, Ralph Blankenship; and two children, Lebron and Rachel Duckett.
Survivors include daughter and fiance, Sarah Duckett Sprague and
Bruce McMinn of Etowah; grandson, Anthony Sprague of Etowah; mother, Angelee Watson Blankenship of Englewood; sister and brother-in-law, Eldon and Connie Everhart
of Delano; and three brothers and
two sisters-in-law, Larry and Robyn
Blankenship of Athens, Steve and Lisa
Blankenship of Maryville, and Pat Blankenship of Englewood.
Graveside services will be held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, July 22,
at Delano Cemetery with the Rev. Dennis Leamon officiating.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2015, Delano, Polk Co., TN, Obituary
The Daily Post-Athenian, (Athens, TN) - October 16, 2015
Bobbie Jean Newman, 82, of Delano, passed away on Saturday, Oct.
10, 2015, at her residence. A native of McMinn County, she had lived in Polk
County most of her life. A daughter of the late Horace and
Lenoir Smith.
She was preceded in death by brothers, Jim and Don Smith and Ogle Blankenship; and sister, Beulah Smith.
Survivors include her husband of 52 years, Floyd Newman of Delano;
daughter, Deborah Christy of Delano; two grandchildren, Michael Allen Poteet
and wife, Scarlet, of Etowah, and Jeana Leianne Rolle of Biloxi, Miss.; two
great-grandchildren, Bryar Morgan and Dusty Savage, both of Biloxi; sister and
brother-in-law, Lorene and Robert Key of Etowah; special friend, Hoyt
Standridge of Delano; and special pet, Gracie.
A memorial service will be held at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 20,
at Coghill Baptist Church with the Rev. Joe Hatcher officiating.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Putnam
2015, Baxter, Putnam Co., TN, Obituary
Herald-Citizen (Cookeville, TN) Date: July 16, 2015
Graveside services and interment for Ruby L. Hargis, 78, of Baxter
will be held at 4 p.m. Thursday, July 16, at Boiling Springs Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Nathan Hockett, Chris Blankenship, Tony Maxwell, Kenneth Maxwell, Allen Dyer
and Martin Hargis. Bro. Elmore Judd and Bro. Harold Walker will officiate the services.
Mrs. Hargis went peacefully to be with her Lord on Tuesday, July
14, 2015, at her home. She was born April 4, 1937, in Putnam County to the late
Johnson and Linnie Gambrell. Mrs. Hargis was a homemaker.
She is survived by her son, Ernie Hargis and wife Samantha of
Baxter; daughter, Pam Hockett and husband Nathan of Sevierville; five granddaughters, Almeda Blankenship and husband
Chris of Sevierville, Marie Mosely and husband
Tim of Cookeville, Lacretia Winkle and husband Brian, Jessie Stover and husband
Darrel of Sevierville, Sierra Worrix of Sparta; two grandsons, Chet Hargis of
Baxter, Justin Worrix of Sparta; and five great-grandchildren, Skyler Mosely,
Aiden Hockett, Rebecca Mosely, Waylon Worrix and Charlie Farley.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her
husband, Earnest Harold Hargis Sr.; and a sister, Betty Fisher.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2014, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN, Obituary
http://www.meaningfulfunerals.net/fh/obituaries/obituary.cfm?o_id=2544592&fh_id=14041
Funeral services
for Garland “Doyle” Hensley, age 81 of Cookeville, will be held on Monday, June
2, 2014 at 2:00PM from the chapel of Whitson Funeral Home with Bro. Paul
Wilmoth officiating. Burial will follow at Double Springs Cemetery. Family and
Friends will serve as pallbearers
Mr. Hensley passed away on Saturday, May 31, 2014 at the Bethesda
Health Care Center. Garland “Doyle” Hensley was born on October 25, 1932 in
Bloomington Springs, Tennessee to the late Martin Lewis and Sarah McBroom
Hensley.
He was a factory worker and farmer and of the Church of Christ
faith. Doyle was a member of Northeast Church of Christ.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his Wife:
Jo Ella Hensley; Daughter: Tammy Hensley; 5 Brothers: Bill, Elbert, Don, Carl,
and Roy Hensley.
He is survived by Sons and Daughters-In-Law: Kenneth (Debbie)
Hensley-Carthage, TN; Joe Hensley of Cookeville; Charles (Julia) Hensley-Mt.
Juliet, TN. Brother and Sister-In-Law: Bobby (Wilma) Hensley-Bloomington
Springs, TN 4 Grandchildren &
Spouses: Audrey (Jason) Blakenship - Castallian Springs, TN; Courtney(Brandon)Carnahan -
Lebanon, TN; Pam(Nick)Morris - Carthage, TN; Sarah(Justin) Mauldin - Carthage,
TN. 5 Great Grandchildren: Braden
& Logan Carnahan, Madison & Peyton Blankenship,
Jody Morris.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2014, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN, Obituary
http://www.crestlawnmemorial.com/book-of-memories/1978391/Blankenship-Jarrell/obituary.php
Jarrell B. Blankenship, age 87, of Cookeville, TN, died Monday, November 3, 2014, at
Signature Health Care in Algood, [Putnam
Co.,] TN. She was the
daughter of the late Portor and Lillie Bacon.
Mrs. Blankenship is survived by: One Daughter: Terry Welch & Husband Jerald of Cookeville,
TN; One Grand Daughter: Sarah and Husband Chris Denton of Virginia; One Sister:
Dorothy Gargis; Several Neices and Nephews
In addition to her parents, Mrs. Blankenship is preceded in death
by; Husband, Jack Blankenship, 2 Brothers, Thomas & James Bacon.
Graveside service will be held Thursday, November 13, 2014 at 11:00
AM at Crest Lawn Memorial Cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
SSDI: Blankenship,
Jack R., 76, 22Sep1928 - 22Sep2004, Cookeville, Putnam, TN, TN-411-34-4324
2014, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN, Obituary
Herald-Citizen (Cookeville, TN) Date: November 26, 2014
Funeral services for William Douglas Thompson, 84, of Cookeville,
will be held Friday, Nov. 28, beginning at 2 p.m. from the chapel of Crest Lawn
Funeral Home with Pastor Larry Treadway officiating, followed by Masonic and
Eastern Star services, and military honors. Interment will be in Friendship
Cemetery in Hartsville, Saturday Nov. 29 at 10 am.
He was born Thursday, April 3, 1930, in Trousdale County to the
late Donnie and Lucille (Thompson) Thompson. Mr. Thompson was a loving father
and grandfather, and great-grandfather, and was retired from Tennessee Tech
cafeteria where he and his wife Peggie managed the food service for several
years. He was also retired from the Air Force with 20 years of service. He was
a 54-year member of the Free and Accepted Masons, and York Right, and a 50-year
member of the Order of Eastern Stars.
His family includes three daughters and two sons-in-law, Donna and
Larry Treadway of Cottontown, Mary Lou Thompson of Cookeville, and Julia and
Charles Hensley of Mt. Juliet; a son and daughter-in-law, Joe and Kelli
Thompson of Lake City; four grandchildren,
Natalie Mudd of Shelbyville, Ky., Audrey Blankenship
of Castalian Springs, Danielle Robertson of Mammoth Cave, Ky., and Courntey
Carnahan of Lebanon; six great-grandchildren, Braden, Madison, Michael, Logan,
Peyton, and Callie; two brothers and sisters-in-law, Herman and Margaret
Thompson of Mt. Juliet, and Mitchell and Darlene Thompson of Alexandria, La.
In addition to his parents, Mr. Thompson was preceded in death by
his wife, Peggie (Turner) Thompson.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2015, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN, Obituary
Published in Tennessean on June 28, 2015
Funeral services for Mrs. Dorothy "D-Dot" Jean Kendall, age 81 of Cookeville, died June 26. She was born November
29, 1933 in Jackson County, Tennessee to the late Benjamin and Lula Dickson
Blankenship.
Services Monday 11 a.m. Cookeville Chapel
of Hooper-Huddleston & Horner Funeral Home with Jeremiah Tatum officiating. Interment will follow in Crest Lawn
Cemetery. Honorary Pallbearers will be Employees of Lakeland Electric Company.
Active Pallbearers will be Gary Carwile, Rocky Davidson, Lanny Hudson, Joe
Hudson, Prentice Hudson, Bobby Moore, Paul Throgmorton, Jamie Collier, Jimmy
Cox, and Dennis Smith.
Dorothy was a member of Willow Avenue Church of Christ for over 48
years. She and her late husband, Lewis Kendall were founders of Lakeland
Electric Company in Cookeville.
Survivors include her son and daughter-in-law, Terry and Jan
Kendall; granddaughter, Macie Bette Kendall all of Cookeville; sister, Christine
Donoho of Lafayette, TN.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Rhea
2014, Dayton, Rhea Co., TN, Obituary
Published in Florence Times Daily on Sept.
15, 2014
John Byron Roden, age 63 of Dayton, Tennessee, died early Sunday
morning Sept. 14, 2014, in Chattanooga [Hamilton Co., TN]. He was born and raised in Sheffield,
Alabama, and was a graduate of the Sheffield High School class of 1968.
A resident of Dayton since 1990, John retired from TVA as an
operations superintendent in 2005. He was a member of the Masons, Scottish Rite and a Shriner.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Delmer and Grace (Blankenship) Roden Atchley.
He is survived by his wife
of 30 years, Janie "Lynn" (Springman) Roden, of Dayton; his daughter,
Lindsay Roden, of Chattanooga; his brother, D. D. (Debbie) Atchley, of
Florence, Alabama; sister, Debbi (Larry) Gazzini, of Birmingham, Alabama; and
his special cousin, Jill (Ty) Smith, of Guntersville, Alabama.
The family is being served by the Vanderwall Funeral Home in
Dayton, Tennessee, where they will receive friends Tuesday afternoon from 3
p.m. until 6 p.m.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Roane
2014, Harriman, Roane Co., TN, Obituary
Published in Knoxville News Sentinel on Jan.
28, 2014
Eltha "Elsie" Sweat Rosser - age 97 of Harriman passed
away Sunday January 26, 2014 at the home of her daughter.
Preceded in death by her husband, O. D. Rosser; sisters, Pearl Lenoir, Nora Blankenship, Willie Dunn & Carrie Valentine;
brothers, Oscar, Troy, Leamon, Hobert, Garret, Jess, & Simon Sweat.
She was a member of South Harriman Baptist Church who loved her
Sunday School Class, neighbors and fishing.
Survivors include son, Max Rosser of Harriman; daughter Jerry &
Gene Eblen of Kingston; grandson, Travis Hall & wife Erin; great
granddaughter Bronwen of Townsend; extended grandchildren, Dwight (Joanna),
Chuck (Missy); special great grandchildren, Chance, Brasher, Jordon, Madison
& Drew Eblen; sister, Lula Cox of Monroe MI; special friends, Judy Scarbrough
West, Regina Hall Webster, and Sam Hickman.
The family will receive friends from 6:00-8:00 p.m. on Wednesday
January 29, 2014 with funeral to follow at the Kyker Funeral Home in Harriman. Interment in Willard Park Cemetery Thursday at 2:00 p.m.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2015, Kingston, Roane Co., TN, Obituary
Published in Knoxville News Sentinel on Jan.
22, 2015
Mary Evelyn (Biggs) Blankenship, - 81, of Kingston, Tennessee, died
January 18, 2015 at Select Specialty Hospital (Tennova, formerly St. Mary's) in
Knoxville, [Knox
Co., TN]. Evelyn was
hospitalized after falling at home, but ultimately succumbed to pulmonary and
cardiac failure. Born in Russell County Virginia, the eldest of six children,
Evelyn moved with her family to Hillcrest, Tennessee at age eight and lived the
rest of her life in East Tennessee.
She graduated with honors from Sullivan High School and won a
scholarship to St. Mary's School of Nursing where she graduated with honors in
1954. Married to Archie C. Blankenship in 1955, Evelyn was the mother of four
children and worked for Harriman City Hospital as a registered nurse for 31 years.
A member of the Kingston United Methodist Church, Evelyn was known for her
effervescent personality and intelligence. A devoted daughter and mother, she
was a thoughtful and faithful friend, a good listener and a strong, capable
woman.
She was preceded in death by her parents, George and Blake Biggs
and by her husband and sister Betty Biggs Eubanks and brother George Don Biggs.
Survivors are: sister Carol Jean Moore; brothers Gary
"Buzz" Biggs and Jim Biggs, all of Georgia; children Valerie Hester and husband Keith, Knoxville, Dana Blankenship, Kingston, Elaine
Marranzano and husband Alberto, Sleepy Hollow, New York, Dwayne Blankenship, Louisville, Tennessee; grandchildren
Brent Byrd and wife Meagan, Houston, Texas, Jessica Burnett and husband Travis,
Knoxville, Rachel Hester, Chattanooga, Molly Hester, Lenoir City and Neil
Metcalf, Los Angeles, California; and great-grandchildren Sophia Ann,
Annabelle, Boin, Florence "Flossie," Benjamin "Benji"
Burnett and Zoe Byrd; plus several nieces and nephews and loving friend Kay
Smith.
A celebration of life service will be held at Kingston United
Methodist Church on Saturday, Jan. 31, at 4:00 p.m.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Robertson
+2015, Cedarhill, Robertson Co., TN, Obituary
Published in Tennessean on July 22, 2015
Pearl H. Blankenship
passed away July 18, 2015 at the age of 84.
Pearl was a dedicated lab technician at Metro General Hospital for
20 years.
Preceded in death by her parents, Ray & Oma
Hensley, and husband, Billie Ray Blankenship.
She is survived by her sons,
William (Dayna) and Bruce Blankenship; sister, Martha Decamp; grandchildren, Faith Elizabeth, Mathew
Ray, Gregory Andrew, Amber Leigh and Sarah Beth; and 6 great-grandchildren.
The funeral service will be today at Ellis Funeral Home, 10 a.m.,
with Interment to follow at Lewis County Memorial Garden.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Rutherford
+2014, LaVergne, Rutherford Co., TN, Obituary
Published in The Tennessean on May 6, 2014
Pauline Mooneyham Van Winkle, age 78 of LaVergne, TN, passed away
Saturday May 3, 2014. A native of Van Buren County, TN, she was the daughter of
the late Billy and Mary Miller Mooneyham.
She was also preceded in death by her husband, Rip Earl Van Winkle;
her son, Temmy Van Winkle; her brothers, Douglas Mooneyham, Lester Haston, and
Arlen Mooneyham; and a sister, Lorene Blankenship.
Mrs. Van Winkle is survived by her son, Terry Van Winkle and his
wife, Jennifer, of LaVergne, TN; sister, Nida Dodson of the Mooneyham community
in Van Buren County, TN; grandchildren, Jeremy Van Winkle and his wife, Sherry,
of LaVergne, TN, T. J. Van Winkle and his wife, Ajia, of the Walter Hill
community, and Stefanie Bone and her husband, Jason, of Nashville, TN;
great-grandson, Daniel Van Winkle.
Funeral service will be 3 p.m. Wednesday at Woodfin Chapel, Smyrna,
with Pastor Cecil Van Winkle officiating. Burial will follow in Roselawn
Memorial Gardens with family serving as Pallbearers.
Mrs. Van Winkle was a member of Pilgrim Baptist Church and a
homemaker.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2014,
Murfreesboro, Rutherford Co., TN, Obituary
http://hosting-24302.tributes.com/obituary/show/Charley-Stephen-Steve-Blankenship-99853015
Charley Stephen "Steve" Blankenship, age 82, passed away on Sunday, February
16, 2014 at Vanderbilt University Medical Center [Nashville, Davidson Co., TN]. He was a native of Porterfield and a
life long resident of Halls Hill Pike.
He was a farmer who milked cows for 65 years. Steve graduated from
Cannon County High School in 1949 then attended MTSC for two years. He was on
the advisory board for Farm Credit Mid-America for 25 plus years. He was a
lifetime member of the order of Golden Rule for Young Farmers and Homemakers,
an active member of the Rutherford County Historical Society and a member of
the Lascassas Methodist Church.
Steve was preceded in death by his parents; Carl Stacy and May Belle Blankenship and sister, Peggy Belle Blankenship.
He is survived by his wife
of 47 years, Nelly M.
Blankenship of Murfreesboro, daughter, Helen Rosamond Blankenship of Murfreesboro, son, Donald Steve
Blankenship of Murfeesboro, sister and Ada B. Norfleet of Nashville and numerous cousins.
Tuesday, February 18, 2014, a Wake/Service will be held for Steve
at 7:30 P.M. in Jennings and Ayers Chapel with Jim Newman officiating. Henry Blankenship, Jessie Vaughn, Edwin Norfleet, Bobby
Russell, Don Mitchell, Gary Simpson, Tim Jones, Larry McElrory, Frank Maynard
and Robert Peay will serve as Honorary Pallbearers.
A private burial at Trimble Cemetery will be held later in the week.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2014,
Murfreesboro, Rutherford Co., TN, Obituary
Published in The Daily News Journal on Mar. 7,
2014
Helen Rosamond Blankenship, age 45 [1969], passed away March 5, 2014 at St. Thomas Rutherford
Hospital.
She was a native and lifelong resident of Halls Hill Pike, where
she was raised on a family farm and loved taking care of her sheep. Helen
attended Kittrell Elementary and graduated from Oakland High School. She
graduated from MTSU with a Bachelors and Masters Degree. After graduating, she
worked in the family dairy business.
Helen was a member of Lascassas Methodist Church and a Rutherford
County School Board member. Prior to her membership on the School Board, she
was a substitute teacher with the Murfreesboro City, Rutherford County and
Cannon County school systems. She was involved with the International Folk
Festival, Camp Woodlee in Warren County, the American Kennel Association, and
Tennessee Young Farmers and Ranchers. Helen was very dedicated to the causes
and associations in which she was affiliated.
Helen was preceded in death by her father, Steve
Blankenship.
She is survived by her mother,
Nelly M. Blankenship of Murfreesboro; brother, Donald S.
Blankenship of Murfreesboro.
Visitation with the family will be Saturday, March 8, 2014 from 2-6
p.m. A Chapel wake/service will follow at 6:30 p.m., at Jennings and Ayers,
with Jim Newman, pastor of Lascassas United Methodist Church, officiating. A
private burial at Trimble Cemetery will be held later in the week.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2014, Murfreesboro, Rutherford Co., TN, Obituary
Published in The Daily News Journal on Mar. 9,
2014
Thomas Jeffery "T J" Warren, age 30, passed away on
Thursday, March 6, 2014 at his residence. He was a native and lifelong resident
of Rutherford County.
T. J. was preceded in death by his grandmother, Wanda Burlew and a
special cousin, Garrett Joyce.
He is survived by his parents, Patricia and William Joyce of
Smyrna; daughters, Makenzie Warren
and Alexis Blankenship; brother, Justin Joyce; sister, Amber
Warren; grandparents, Elizabeth Joyce and Alta Sue Bryant, and special cousins,
Gibson Poole and Joshua Stepp.
A Chapel service will be held for T. J. at 12 p.m. on Monday, March
10, 2014 in Jennings and Ayers Chapel, with Dr. Lenny Farmer officiating.
Burial will follow at Evergreen Cemetery, with friends and family serving as
Pallbearers.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2014, Murfreesboro, Rutherford Co., TN, Obituary
Published in The Daily News Journal on June 17,
2014
Rev. William Doyle Sadler, age 79 of Murfreesboro, passed from this
life to be with his Heavenly Father Sunday, June 15, 2014. He was born August
11, 1934 and raised on the family farm in Cannon County to the late Taft and
Marie Simmons Sadler.
He is survived by his wife of 59 years, June Sissom Sadler and four
children, Ted (Marina) Sadler, Brenda (Dr. James) Spurlock, Stephen (Catherine)
Sadler and Pamela Sadler Strickland, all of Murfressboro. Also
survived by nine grandchildren, Lori
(Kevin) Carver, Lyndsey Grisham, Dr. Holly (Jared) Blankenship,
Ashley (Alex) Neusse, Marc Finney, Hope Strickland, Caleb Strickland, Reed
Sadler and Grant Sadler, and 7 great-grandchildren. Brother Sadler has
three surviving siblings, James & John Sadler, both of Woodbury and Fay
Huddleston of Lebanon.
As an ordained minister of the Free Methodist Church of North
America, Bro. Sadler served 12 years as the pastor of the First Free Methodist
Church of Smyrna. He left there to found the West Main Mission in Murfreesboro,
where he served until retirement. He continued after his retirement from
pastoral ministry as an evangelist in the Southeastern United States. He was
also active in the Rutherford County Habitat for Humanity. Doyle was a 1954
graduate of Cannon Co. High School. He received his Bachelor of Arts in Religion
and Master of Theology from Pacific Western University. During retirement, he
pursued his hobbies of woodworking, fishing and gardening where he received his
Master Gardener Certificate through the UT Agricultural Extension Dept.
Visitation will be held Tuesday from 4 p.m. until 9 p.m. at
Woodbury Funeral Home, 504 W. Main St., Woodbury, TN and Wednesday at First
Free Methodist Church, 1819 Bradyville Pike, Murfreesboro,
TN 37130 from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m., with funeral services immediately
following. Bro. Charlie Heath and Bro. Glen Pots will officiate. Interment will
follow in the Gilley Hill Cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2014, Murfreesboro, Rutherford Co., TN, Obituary
Published in The Daily News Journal on Aug. 27,
2014
Donna Lou Dick Toombs, age 74, passed away August 26, 2014 at her
residence. She was a native of Davidson County and lived in Rutherford County
most of her life.
Donna was preceded in death by her parents, Darwin and Lucille Blankenship Dick; sister, Linda Simpson.
She is survived by her husband, Albert R. Toombs; sons, David R.
(Susan) Toombs of Murfreesboro, Daniel B. (Tanya) Toombs of Murfreesboro,
Michael (Christina) Cox of Charleston, IL; daughter, Dana (Robert) Toombs Deitz
of Murfreesboro; sister, Cathy Dick of Murfreesboro; grandchildren, John
Toombs, Meaghan Toombs and Megan (Matt) King; great granddaughter, Olivia King.
Chapel service will be 3 p.m., Thursday, August 28, 2014 at
Jennings and Ayers. Burial in Roselawn Cemetery with Arthur
Lewis officiating. Family and Friends will serve as Pallbearers.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
1940 Census, Ward 20, Nashville, Davidson
Co., TN,
Dick, Darwin 24, M, TN, Head,
Dick, Lucile 22, F, TN, Wife,
Dick, Donna Lou 00, F, TN, Dau,
https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/K4C2-ZHW
2015, Murfreesboro, Rutherford Co., TN, Obituary
Published in The Daily News Journal on May 6,
2015
Kay O'Dell Thomas, age 74 of Murfreesboro, TN, died May 5, 2015 at
The Healthcare at Adams Place. Gwendolyn Kay was born July 18, 1940 in Asher,
OK to Charles and Pansey Ingram O'Dell.
Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 46
years, Lindsay Walker Thomas, Jr.
She was survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Raymond and
Sherrie Thomas of Murfreesboro, TN; daughter and son-in-law, Debbie and Jim
Fultz of Cartersville, GA; brother and sister-in-law. Bob and Virginia O'Dell
of Tell City, IN; sister and brother-in-law, Pam and Larry Adams of Paducah,
KY; sister-in-law, Betty Thomas and the late Charles Thomas of Rock Springs,
GA; brother-in-law, Harold Soloman and the late Betty Thomas Soloman of
Thompson, GA; five grandchildren,
Lindsay "Walker" Thomas III and wife Melissa, Stephanie Blankenship and husband
Ryan, Meredith McDowell and husband Jim, David
Jones and wife Stephanie and Chris Jones. Also survived by 6
great grandchildren, Riley and Chase Thomas, Avery McDowell, Daniel, Logan and
Kyler Jones.
Kay was a member of the Rocky Springs Church of Christ. She earned
her L.P.N. degree in 1971 in Georgia. She had worked at North Jackson Hospital.
Visitation will be held at Rudder Funeral Home in Bridgeport on
Thursday, May 7, 2015 from 10 a.m. til 1 p.m. CDT followed by a Graveside
Service at 1 p.m. CDT officiated by Danny Rader at Mt. Carmel Cemetery in
Bridgeport.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2015, Murfreesboro, Rutherford Co., TN, Obituary
Published in The Daily News Journal on June 15,
2015
Nelly (Nell) McClure Blankenship, age 73 [1942], passed away June 5, 2015 at her residence. She was a
native of Benton, TN, Polk County, and a long-time resident of Rutherford
County.
Nell was a very active member in the Rutherford County Historical
Society, and she served on the Linebaugh Library board and the Stones River
Regional Library board. Nelly was a retired teacher of thirty five years and
was an active member of the Retired Teachers Association. She took great pride
in her involvement of the Summer Olympic games in 1996
white water rafting events in Polk County. Nell was a long-time active member
of Lascassas Methodist Church.
Nell was preceded in death by her parents, J. L. and Linda Paige
McClure; husband of forty seven
years, Steve Blankenship; and daughter,
Helen Blankenship.
She is survived by her son,
Donald (Kathryn) Blankenship; brother, Harold McClure; and sisters, Nancy McClure
Knight, and Sue (Charles)Tibbets.
A private graveside service was held on Sunday, June 14.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2015, Smyrna, Rutherford
Co., TN, Obituary
Published in The Daily News Journal on May 27,
2015
Shelby Jean Green, age 76 of Smyrna, TN, passed away Monday May 25,
2015. A native of Macon County, TN, she was the daughter of the late Warner and
Grace Huffines Bransford.
Mrs. Green was a member of Mt. Calvary Missionary Baptist Church, a
homemaker and a culinary artist.
She was also preceded in death by a brother, Rudolph Bransford and
a sister, Hazel Bransford.
Mrs. Green is survived by sons,
Randy Blankenship of Macon County, TN, Billy Oldham and his
wife Judy of Milton, TN, Kenny Oldham and his wife Lin of Luray, TN, Mike
Oldham and his wife Donna, John Oldham and his wife Kim; daughter, Vanessa
Oldham all of Smyrna, TN; brothers, James Bransford of Scottsville, KY; sisters,
Margie Law of Lafayette, TN and Ann Butrum of Donelson, TN; 14 grandchildren
and seven great grandchildren.
Funeral service will be 2 p.m., Thursday at Woodfin Chapel, Smyrna
with Elder Neal Forshee officiating. Burial will follow in Mapelview Cemetery
with family and friends serving as Pallbearers.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Scott
2015, Winfield,
Scott Co., TN, Obituary
Published in Journal-News on Sept. 9, 2015
Shirley Virginia (Murphy) Caudill, Age 76, of Winfield, TN passed
away in St. Petersburg, [Pinellas
Co.,] FL on Tuesday,
August 11th, 2015, surrounded by her loving family after a long battle with
cancer. Shirley was born to the late William and Irma Murphy on Oct. 3rd, 1938
in Winfield, Tennessee.
Shirley held her family first, as a supportive wife and caring
mother. She was employed in a variety of positions ranging from restaurant
service positions, machine operator and assembly work as well as a nursing home
dietician.
Shirley was preceded in death by her daughter Meritta, sister Melanie and several half brothers and sisters.
She is survived by her devoted husband of 33 yrs, Rolland Caudill;
son Jeff (Patty) Brooks; daughters Maria (Bobby) Dill, Annette (Monty)
Hagenschneider, Margie (Randy) Hajer and Ginger (Art) Link; sister Phyllis
(Rufus) Terry; brothers William (Anna) Murphy, Dwight (Lois) Murphy, Ralph
(Pat) Murphy, Lonnie (Sue) Murphy, Jack (Mallie) Murphy, Fred Murphy;
grandchildren Evan Brooks, Dawn Golden, Richard (Dale) Kearney, Josh Dill,
Amanda Dill, Jennifer Gabbard,Jaimie Bowling, Richie Hajer, John Walsh, Aj
Link, Natalie Link, Edna Prichard, Andrea Bullock, William Caudill and Laura
Caudill; brother in laws Archie (Reva) Caudill, Bobby (Lisa) Caudill, Carter
Caudill and Nina Walters; sister in law Bernice (Stan) McClain, her beloved cousins Ray Ryan and Flossie Sue Ryan-Blankenship; as well as 16 great grandchildren and
many nieces and nephews.
The service will be held Thursday, Sept. 10th, 2015 at 7pm at
Laurel Ave Church of Christ, 1049 Laurel Ave, Hamilton, Ohio 45015
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Sequatchie
2014, Dunlap, Sequatchie
Co., TN, Obituary
http://pikevillefuneralhome.com/?pagetype=obitlink&obit_id=1247378
Lenard R. Oakes, 79 of Dunlap, Tennessee; died Sunday morning,
February 16, 2014 at his home. Lenard
was a hard worker. He owned and operated Oakes Tree Service for over 40 years.
He was preceded in death by his parents; Hunter and Bessie Ward
Oakes, sisters; Bobbie Cantrell, Jewell Reece, brothers; Harold, D. C.,
Woodrow, R. A., Turner, and Raymond.
Left behind to cherish his memory are his wife of 58 years; Clara
Ferguson Oakes, sons; Tony (Angela) Oakes, of Soddy Daisy, Ray (Linda) Oakes,
daughters; Jeanette Davis and Jane Annette (Tim) Griswold, all of Dunlap, nine
grandchildren; 4 great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews and many dear
friends.
A Celebration of Lenard’s life will be held in the funeral home
chapel on Wednesday February 19, 2014 at 2 p.m. with Bro. Darell Nance
officiating. Burial will be in the Blankenship Cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Sevier
2015, Kodak, Sevier
Co., TN, Obituary
Published in Knoxville News Sentinel on June
26, 2015
Eugene Matthews, 72, of Kodak, TN went to be with the Lord
Wednesday, June 24, 2015.
He is survived by his children, Cathy Pittman, Pamela Grimsley,
Tina Winchester, Michael Dobbs, Heather Darmon, Crystal Darmon, Catherine
Darmon; grandchildren, Robert Grimsley, Jr., Elizabeth Grimsley, Tommy Dobbs,
Jessica Dobbs, Samantha Dobbs, Michelle Pittman, Alan Pittman; great-grandchildren, Isaiah Burger,
Ethan Thompson, Bella Grimsley, Nevaeh Burger, Jayland Vaughn, Alexus Crawford,
Robert Blankenship, Sophie Dobbs.
Family will receive friends at Berry Funeral Home on Chapman
Highway, Saturday, June 27, 2015 from 4:00 p.m. -6:00 p.m., with funeral
service at 6:00 p.m. Friends and family will meet at Berry Highland South on
Simpson Road for interment on Sunday, June 28, 2015 at 1:00 p.m.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2014, Sevierville, Sevier Co., TN, Obituary
The Mountain Press, (Sevierville, TN) - February 7, 2014
Shelia Iona Barker, age 57 of Sevierville entered into Eternal Rest
on Friday, February 7, 2014. She was of the Baptist faith. Shelia loved working
in her flower gardens, crocheting and making multiple crafts. She was a very
dedicated caregiver of her mother.
She was preceded in death by her grandparents Iona and Arlie Blankenship.
Survived by: Mother: Charlene Barker of Sevierville; Brother: David
Tim McCarter of Sevierville; Sister: Sharon Stoffle and husband Jerry Sr of
Sevierville; Uncle: Jack McCarter and wife Faye of Sevierville; Nephews: Jerry
Stoffle Jr and wife Kim of Sevierville, Bryan McCarter and wife Kelly of
Inverness, Florida; Great Nieces: Cassie and Taylor Stoffle of Sevierville,
Mackenzie McCarter of West Palm Beach, Florida; Great Nephews: Christopher
Hutton and wife Ashley of Sevierville, Zachary Stoffle of Sevierville. Caleb McCarter of West Palm Beach, Florida.
The family will receive friends on Sunday, February 9th from 2 to 4
PM in the East Chapel of Atchley Funeral Home Sevierville. Funeral
service to follow at 4 PM with Rev. Bobby Owens officiating. Family will
meet at 11:30 AM on Monday, February 10th at Cummings Chapel Cemetery for
interment.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2015, Seymour, Sevier Co., TN, Obituary
The Mountain Press, (Sevierville, TN) - November 4, 2015
Barbara L. Sinclair, age 82 of Seymour, passed away Tuesday,
November 3, 2015.
She was retired from Wal-Mart in Sevierville and loved spending
time with her family: children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. Barbara
enjoyed gardening and spending time outside. She also loved horses and adored
her four dogs.
She was preceded in death by her husband; James "Jim" F.
Sinclair, grandson; Danny Joseph Pedro, granddaughter; Emily Alexandra
Hastings, parents, four brothers, four sisters, and sons-in-law; John and
Ronnie.
Survivors: Son: Jim Sinclair and wife Rene; Daughters: Judi
Blankenship, Sandy Pedro, JoAn
"Jo-Jo" Sizemore, Laura LeMoine and husband Billy, Joyce McCormick
and husband Hank; Grandchildren: Wendy, James, Christina, Jennifer, Brian,
Courtney, Amanda, Megan, James, Caitlin, Chelsea, Tyler, Paul, Stephany, Jamie,
Darrell, Riley, and Gavin; 13 Adored Great-grandchildren; Brother and
sister-in-law: Richard Carpenter and wife Bunny; Sister: Millie Merolli;
Several nieces and nephews.
Graveside service with interment 1PM
Saturday in Knob Creek Cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Shelby
+2014, Bartlett, Shelby Co., TN, Obituary
Published in The Commercial Appeal from May 4 to
May 8, 2014
Mattie Marie Blankenship Hughes, 87, of Bartlett, passed away on May 3, 2014. She was preceded in
death by her husband Eugene V. Hughes, a son, Vernon Michael Hughes, and her parents, Lloyd Abe
and Bertie Blankenship.
Mrs. Hughes is survived by one son, Keith (Kathryn) Hughes, one
daughter, Carlyon Hughes, and a daughter in law Kathie Hughes, three
grandchildren, Kimberly (Jason) Essary, Peyton Kyle (Allison) Hughes, Nichole
(Josh) Lewis, eight great-grandchildren, one brother, Lloyd
Blankenship of Shiloh, TN, two
sister in laws, Jane Hughes of Nashville, TN, Camille Hughes Littlefield of
Adamsville, TN, a brother in law, E. J. Hughes (Luzell) of Adamsville, TN, and
many nieces and nephews.
The family will receive friends from 12:30 p.m. until the service
time at 1:30 p.m., Tuesday, May 6, 2014 at Memorial Park Funeral Home.
Interment will be in Cordova Cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2014, Memphis, Shelby Co.,
TN, Obituary
The Paris Post-Intelligencer, (TN) - January 13, 2014
Retired engineer Robert L. Morris III, 72, of Memphis died
Thursday, Jan. 9, 2014, at Saint Francis Hospital in Memphis.
His wife, Barbara Jean Cloys Morris, survives. They were married on
Dec. 12, 1959. Local survivors are a brother: Jim (Judy) Morris; and two sisters: Betty (David) Gallimore and Jean (James) Blankenship, all of
Puryear.
His funeral will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday at J.H. Churchill Funeral
Home. John Dale and Kennith Morris will officiate. Burial will be in Murray
City Cemetery.
Born in Memphis on March 23, 1941, he was a son of the late Robert
L. Morris Jr., and Myrtle A. Todd Morris. Morris was a graduate of Puryear High
School and Tennessee State Technical College in Memphis. He retired after 35
years with Industry General Corp. in Memphis. He was a member of the church of
Christ.
He also leaves a daughter: Tina Morris (Kenneth) Maddox of Memphis;
two other sisters: Vicky (Jimmy) Geurin and Ann Brooks, both of Murray; two
grandchildren; one great-grandchild; and several nieces, nephews, great-nieces,
great-nephews and cousins.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2014, Memphis, Shelby Co.,
TN, Obituary
The Commercial Appeal, (Memphis, TN) - January 6, 2014
Joseph Patrick Blankinship, SR., 65, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, January 2, 2014.
He was born September 19, 1948 and adopted
by Erskine and Rosemary Blankinship
on St. Patrick's Day in 1949, hence his middle name.
He graduated from Christian Brothers High School and received his
bachelor's and master's degrees from Memphis State University. He was a retired
teacher and coach from the Memphis City Schools. He spent the majority of his
career at White Station High School, where he served as the school's athletic
director, among other things. As a football coach he was awarded the District
Coach of the Year award in 1985 and 1989, and was awarded the Memphis
Quarterback Club's Coach of the Year award in 1985.
He was preceded in death by his parents and his step-father, Thomas
McCurley.
He is survived by his son,
J. Patrick Blankinship Jr., daughters
Heather Louallen and Katherine Blankinship, and granddaughter Chloe Louallen. He also
leaves his loving companion Dora Dooley, his sister Judy Hughes, and furry best friend, Molly.
A memorial service will be 3:30 p.m. on Wednesday, January 8 at
Canale Funeral Directors.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
SSDI: Blankenship,
Erskin, 82, 20Aug1916 - 21Apr1999, Greenback, Loudon, TN, TN-411-50-2050
+2014, Memphis, Shelby Co., TN, Obituary
Published in The Commercial Appeal from Aug. 3
to Aug. 7, 2014
Martha Nell Roberts, age 76, of Memphis formerly of Henderson
County passed away Friday August 1, 2014 in Jackson, [Madison
Co., TN].
She is survived by a sister, Carol (Jerome) Gudvangen of Germantown
and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents Carl and Clara
Blankenship Roberts.
Funeral services will be Sunday, August 3, 2014 at 2 p.m. at Reeds
Chapel in Lexington with burial to follow in the Antioch Cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
1940 Census, District 1, Henderson Co.,
TN,
Roberts, Carl 27, M, TN, Head,
Roberts, Clara 24, F, TN, Wife,
Roberts, Martha Nell 02, F, TN, Dau,
https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/K4H8-MKB
2014, Memphis, Shelby
Co., TN, Death
http://www.signaturefuneralservices.com/obituaries/Neil-Blankenship/
Neil Thomas Blankenship - February 21, 1964 - November 13, 2014
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2014, Memphis, Shelby Co., TN, Death
Published in The Commercial Appeal on Dec. 7, 2014
Antonio Blankenship,
42 [1972], died
December 4, 2014.
E. H. Ford Mortuary, (901)345-9558 -
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2014, Memphis, Shelby
Co., TN, Obituary
Published in The Commercial Appeal on Dec. 10,
2014
Antonio Dejuan Blankenship was born August 21, 1972 and passed away on December 4, 2014. He
was the beloved son of James and Ruby Blankenship.
He leaves behind daughters
LaPrecious and LaAngel Blankenship, grandson Christian Ingram, sisters Rhoda (Darick) Dugger and Jacquelyne Blankenship, nieces
Kristie (Warren) Blankenship-Ross, Shaneka (Dontario) Blankenship-Vaughn and Kalani Blankenship, nephews
Derick Blankenship and Devin Dugger, and a host of aunts,
uncles, cousins and friends.
Visitation 3-6 p.m. Friday, December 12 at E. H. Ford Mortuary and
9-11 a.m. Saturday, December 13 with service to follow at 11 a.m. at Bloomfield
Full Gospel Baptist Church, 123 South Parkway West.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
James A. Blankenship – b.10Aug1949 -
Memphis, TN; https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:KP5W-3HB
Relatives: Antonio Dejuan Blankenship,
Kristie Blankenship, Ruby G. Blankenship.
Ruby G.
Blankenship – b.14Feb1949 - Memphis, TN; https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:KP5W-3CQ
Relatives:
Antonio Dejuan Blankenship, James A. Blankenship, Kristie Blankenship.
2014, Memphis, Shelby Co.,
TN, Obituary
Published in The Commercial Appeal on Dec. 13,
2014
Bonnie Sue Perry, 78, passed away December 11, 2014.
She is survived by her husband of 55 years, Robert Perry; daughters Deena Garner, Anita Blankenship (Larry), Laurie
Baldwin (Eddie); sons Sheldon Perry and Ricky Davis; sisters Beverly Smith,
Sandra Phillips and Mary Thompson; brothers Lloyd,
Larry and Ronnie Koonce; twelve grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.
Funeral service at Family Funeral Care, Monday, December 15, at
Family Funeral Care at 10 am with burial at Friendship
Cemetery in Friendship, TN.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2015, Memphis, Shelby Co., TN Obituary
Published in The Commercial Appeal on Mar. 15,
2015
Margaret Mary Taylor, 57, of the MPD South Main Station, passed
away peacefully at her Memphis,TN home, on Sunday,
March 01, 2015. She was born on Jul. 4, 1957 in Augusta, GA.
She was a very spiritual and gentle soul, an Air Force veteran,
held two Associate Degrees, and Margaret's calling was to be of service and
peace keeping for the citizens of Memphis, TN.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Patricia Cunningham Taylor
and Johnny Hendrix Taylor.
She is survived by her Life-Partner, Jerri Robertson, their
"Fur Children", Teddy Cat, Ariel, Jackson, Petey and Rosemary. She is
also survived by her sisters, Susan (Susu) Fair and Patty Carver, her brothers
John Taylor, Michael Taylor Sr., R.D. Taylor, and Mark Taylor, her nieces, Ann Marie Taylor, Tina Blankenship, Christi Sexton, Jessica DeLuca, and Tracy
Fair, her nephews, Bret Taylor, Michael Taylor Jr., Shelly Taylor, Zachary
Carver, Ben Taylor, her great- nieces and nephews, Hannah Sexton, Jack Sexton,
Matteo DeLuca, Simon DeLuca, Eli Goode, and Wyatt Taylor, plus a multitude of
MPD partners, chosen family, and friends. Everyone who really knew Margaret, loved her greatly.
Visitation will be at High Point Funeral Home, 3788 Summer Ave.,
Memphis, TN, on Saturday, March 28, 2015, from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m., with a
Celebration of Margaret's Life immediately following.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2015, Memphis, Shelby
Co., TN, Obituary
Published in The Commercial Appeal on July 15,
2015
Grace Catherine “Kate” Goodwin, infant daughter of Will and Leigh
Goodwin, sister of John Walter and Samuel Burke Goodwin, died at birth on July
9. She leaves her grandparents, David and Johnnette Goodwin and Terry and Kelli
Williams, her great-grandparents, Shirley Blankenship, Betty Williams, and Louis Ricossa. She
also leaves her aunts and uncles; Jason and Bethany Battles, Mary Grace
Williams, James and Elizabeth Siano, and Jane Williams and her cousins, Elliott
and Emily Battles.
Funeral Mass will be Friday, July 17 at 10 o'clock at St. Louis
Catholic Church, Memphis, TN, with a private burial on Saturday in Starkville,
MS.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2015, Millington, Shelby
Co., TN, Obituary
Published in The Commercial Appeal on Oct. 11,
2015
Winfred C. Blankenship, 85 [1930], of Millington passed away October 9,
2015.
He was preceded in death by one brother and five sisters.
Survivors include his wife,
Maxine; children,
Earl Blankenship and Karen (Steve)
Priebe; grandchildren, Adam (Joanna) and Matthew
Blankenship; great grandchildren, Aidan Blankenship, Cassy and Matthew Colunga; sister, Jean (Neal)
Gill; and many nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be Tuesday October 13, 2015 from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m.
with a funeral service at 2 p.m. at: Northridge Woodhaven Funeral Home,
Millington
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2015, Millington, Shelby Co., TN, Death
http://www.chasefh.com/fh/obituaries/obituary.cfm?o_id=3358916&fh_id=14087
Mr. Jared Ryan Blankenship 22 of Millington, Tennessee passed away Thursday, October 22, 2015
at his home.
Arrangements are incomplete
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2015, Millington, Shelby Co., TN, Obituary
http://www.chasefh.com/fh/obituaries/obituary.cfm?o_id=3358916&fh_id=14087
Corporal Jared Ryan Blankenship, 22, of Millington, Tennessee passed away Thursday, October 22,
2015 at his home. He was born July 6, 1993 in Oklahoma.
Funeral services will be conducted on Monday, October 26, 2015 at
10:00 AM in the Chapel of Chase Funeral Home. Bro Mitchell Whitworth and
Chaplin Chad Asbury will officiate the service.
Mr. Blankenship worked in logistics for the United States Marines
and was a member of the Huntingdon Missionary Baptist Church.
He is survived by his wife Maggie Winchester of Millington; his parents, John and Sheila Blankenship; two brothers,
Jacob Blankenship and Joshua Blankenship
all of Huntingdon; his paternal grandparents,
Johnny and Yvette Blankenship
and maternal grandfather, Billy Overman all of Lexington.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Sullivan
2014, Bristol, Sullivan Co., TN, Obituary
Bristol Herald Courier (VA) Date: November 9, 2014
Robert Charles Blankenbeckler Jr., age 80, of Bristol, Va., went to be with the Lord on
Friday, November 7, 2014 at his residence. He was born April 4, 1934 in
Bristol, Tenn., a son of the late Robert C. and Floatie D. Miller
Blankenbeckler.
Mr. Blankenbeckler was a lifelong resident of the Bristol area. He
was a U.S. Army veteran and served during the Korean War. Mr. Blankenbeckler
was a retired truck driver for Dairyman Milk Co. He attended West Hills Baptist
Church.
He is survived by daughters,
Teresa Atwell and husband David, Tammy Wallace and husband Joey, and Kimberley Blankenbeckler; brothers, Earl Blankenbeckler and Kenneth Blankenbeckler; sisters, Shirley Woodring and Barbara Kaylor;
grandchildren, LeShay Rhoten, Brandon Denton, Tyler Mullins, Megan Reynolds and
Taylor Wallace; great-grandchildren, Kyler and Braiden Denton and expectant
great granddaughter, Kyleigh Mac Reynolds.
The funeral service will be held at 8 p.m., Tuesday, November 11,
2014 in the Weaver Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Jeff Taylor officiating.
The interment will be private at Mountain Home National Cemetery. Honorary
pallbearers will be nephews.
+2015, Bristol, Sullivan Co., TN, Obituary
Charlotte Rita Widener Blankenship, age 68, of Bristol, Tenn., went to be with the Lord on
Tuesday, April 21, 2015, at the Wellmont Hospice House. She was born October
24, 1946, in Abingdon, Va.
Charlotte was a former office manager for Glenwood Cemetery. She
was a member of Revival Center Independent Baptist Church.
Charlotte was preceded in death by her father, Roy Daniel Widener,
Sr.
Survivors include Her Husband
of 40 years, Dallas
Blankenship, Sr.; Daughter, Rachel B. Lunsford and husband Blake; Son, Dallas
Blankenship, Jr. and wife
Brandie; Mother, Hazel E. Brannon Widener; Grandchildren,
Dillon Blankenship, Haley Lunsford, Riley Blankenship, and Jase Blankenship;
Brothers, Roy "Buddy" Widener, Jr. and wife Cathy, Gary Widener and
wife Debbie, David Widener and wife Darlene, Joseph Widener and wife Tammy, and
Timothy Widener; and Several Nieces and Nephews.
A funeral service will be held at 1 p.m., Friday, April 24, 2015,
in the Mountain View Mausoleum with the Rev. Lyons Smith, the Rev. Robert
Coffee and Dr. Stan Anderson officiating. Pallbearers
will be Roy "Buddy" Widener, Gary Widener, David Widener, Joseph
Widener, Timothy Widener, and Dillon
Blankenship. Honorary pallbearers will be Riley Blankenship, Jase Blankenship, Blake Lunsford, Wilkie Welch and Bill
Absher.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2015, Kingsport,
Sullivan Co., TN, Obituary
Bristol Herald Courier (VA) Date: September 11, 2015
Lionel William Grady, 93, of Kingsport, passed away on Thursday,
September 10, 2015, on Wilcox Hall at Holston Valley Medical Center. Born on
January 14, 1922, in Marion, Va., he was the son of the late John Clinton Grady
and Delia Johnson Grady.
Mr. Grady served in 77th Division in the American Theatre during
World War II and in the United States Army Air Corps as a Bomb Disposer in Occupational
Germany following the war. Following his service to his country, Mr. Grady
worked as a Postal Clerk for the United States Post Office until his
retirement. He was an avid gardener and a giving and compassionate individual.
In addition to his parents, John Clinton and Delia Johnson Grady,
he was preceded in death by his wife of over 58 years, Dorothy Lee Grady; sisters, Regina Blankenship and Lockie
Blankenship; and brothers,
Virgil Grady, Cecil Grady, Dave Grady and John Grady.
He is survived by his daughter, Belinda Bridwell and her husband,
George; son, Bill Grady and his wife, Kristi; grandchildren, Allison Cumesty
and her husband, Chris; his brothers and sisters, Agnes Farris, Derwood Grady
and his wife, Pat, Charles H. Grady, Laurel Chapman, Bonnie Ratliff and her
husband, James, Ruby Henderson and her husband, Arthur, and Edith Rector and
her husband, C. W.; and many nieces and nephews.
The family will receive friends Friday evening, September 11, 2015,
from 5 until 7 p.m. at East Lawn Funeral Home. Funeral Services will follow at
7 p.m. in the Chapel of East Lawn Funeral Home. A private family graveside
service will be held on Saturday, September 12, 2015, in the Garden of Prayer
of East Lawn Memorial Park.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Sumner
+2014, Gallatin, Sumner Co., TN, Obituary
http://www.familyheritagefh.com/home.aspx#welcome.aspx
Pat Blankenship,
71, of Gallatin, TN, passed away Saturday, November 22, 2014 in Gallatin, TN.
She was born May 16, 1943 in Clarksville, TX to Wayne and Ora Herrington.
Pat married Jack Blankenship on November 10, 1961 in Irving, TX.
She is survived by her husband,
Jack of Gallatin, TN; sons and daughters-in-law, Vince and Susan Blankenship of Hallsville, TX, and Eric and Rhonda Blankenship of Gallatin, TN; daughter
and son-in-law, Casi and Shannon Odom of Krum, TX; six grandchildren, Mindy Plunkett and
husband Joey of Gallatin, TN; Kari Blankenship and Cody Blankenship of Hallsville, TX; Dallas Blankenship of Gallatin, TN; and Jake Odom and Chase
Odom of Krum, TX; one great-granddaughter, Lizzy Plunkett of Gallatin, TN. She
is also survived by nine sisters, two brothers, numerous nieces and nephews,
and by her chosen family, John and Beth Hubbert of Sherman, TX, and their
children Cassie Hubbert, Sally Hubbert, Molly Doyle and husband Alex, and Sam
Hubbert, all of Dallas, TX.
She was preceded in death by her parents. Pat’s greatest joy in
life was being married to her best friend and raising a family with him. She
also enjoyed cooking and entertaining for family and friends.
Funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, November 29, at
Oak View Baptist Church in Irving, TX, with Bro. Ed Gatlin of First Baptist
Church, Krum, TX, officiating. Burial will be at Oak Grove Memorial Gardens in
Irving, TX.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2014, Hendersonville, Sumner Co., TN, Obituary
Wisconsin State Journal (Madison, WI) - January 19, 2014
Patricia Ann Hinrichs, age 81, died on Sunday, Jan. 12, 2014, in Hendersonville, Tenn.
She was born on Sept. 14, 1932, in Madison, the daughter of Clarence and Cecilia (Clemens) Blankenship.
She graduated from Madison East High School. Pat also graduated
from the UW-Madison with honors, in art education. On Aug. 21, 1954, she was
united in marriage to Joseph L. Hinrichs. Throughout her life, Pat loved to
create, from sewing her own clothes, to painting, floral arranging and
designing decorations for their home. Along with Joseph's help, she was able to
make an idea come to life.
She is survived by her two children, Joseph M. (Julie) Hinrichs and
Kathleen (William) Pond; grandchildren, David (Liz) Pond, Danielle (Cullen)
Lantz, and Joseph and Jenny Hinrichs.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Joseph; her
son, Michael; and two brothers, Lamar and Phillip
Blankenship.
Private family services will be held.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2014, White House, Sumner Co., TN, Obituary
Published in The Tennessean from May 11 to May
13, 2014
Alice Marie Blankenship, age 88, died on May 9, 2014. She was born March 19, 1926 in Mt.
Vernon, KY to the late Hecther & Mary West.
Alice was Co-owner with her husband, Jim, of Acme School Supply
Company in Nashville for 25 years. She was a member of Mt. Pleasant United
Methodist Church.
She was preceded in death by a daughter, Lana Adams; brothers,
James and Robert West; sisters, Norene Perciful and Hazel Chance.
She is survived by her beloved husband
of 54 years, James D.
Blankenship; son, Jerry
(Brenda) Bean of White House; daughter, Harolene Lee (Rick) Chopyak of
Scottsdale, AZ; several nieces and nephews.
Funeral service will be 1 p.m. Monday, May 12 at Austin & Bell
Funeral Home, White House with Bro. Delwyn Fryer officiating. Interment at White House Memorial Gardens.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Tipton
2014,
Covington, Tipton Co., TN, Obituary
Published in The Jackson Sun on June 29, 2014
"Ruby" Elizabeth M. Ward, age 78, the widow of Enoch A.
Ward III, passed away on the morning of June 28, 2014.
Mrs. Ward is survived by her sons, Gary E. (Terrie) Ward of
Bartlett and R. Kevin (Leslie) Ward of Jackson; daughter, Elizabeth
"Beth" (Travis) Blankenship of Lexington, TN; grandchildren, Powers Ward, Rachel Ward, Jennifer Ward, Emilee (Alex)
McCandless, Christopher Ward, Noah, Scott and Seth Blankenship.
The services for Mrs. Ward will be held on Sunday, June 29, 2014 at
2 p.m. at the Maley-Yarbrough Chapel. The family will receive friends from 1-2
p.m., prior to the services starting. Interment will take place at the Cedar
Hill Cemetery in Mason.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Trousdale
2014, Hartsville, Trousdale Co., TN Obituary
Published in Macon County Times from Jan. 31
to Feb. 1, 2014
Mrs. Peggy Lou Dias, age 75, of Hartsville, TN died Thursday
afternoon, January 30, 2014 at the Hartsville Convalescent Center.
Preceded in death by: Parents, James & Hazel
Oldham 2 Brothers, Thomas & Bill Oldham.
Survived by: Husband, Mr. Bobby Dias-Hartsville, TN Son, Mr. Tony
(Sherice) Dias-Hartsville, TN; Two Daughters, Mrs. Marilyn (Wayne)
Murphy-Lafayette, TN Mrs. Paula (Ricky) Burton-Lafayette, TN; Seven Grandchildren, Kevin (Nicole) Blankenship, Craig (Jaime) Blankenship, Stephanie Blankenship (Scotty) Pedigo, Uriah & Whitney
Bullock, Richard Burton & Ned Dias 2 Step Grandchildren, Stacey Barber
& Holly Shockley; Three Great-Grandchildren,
Serenity & Chase Blankenship & Camden Bullock 4 Step Great Grandchildren, Cody
Murphy, Tanner Barber, Hayden & Hannah Shockley Brother, Mr. J.H.
Oldham-West Africa; Two Sisters, Mrs. Bobbie Sue (Jim) Rice-Castalian Springs,
TN Mrs. Mary Ann (Jerry) Dickerson-Dixon Springs, TN.
Funeral services will be held in the chapel of Anthony Funeral Home
at 1 PM Saturday, February 1, 2014 conducted by Bro. Paul Oldham & Bro.
Jeff Blackwell. Pallbearers: Kevin & Craig
Blankenship, Scotty Pedigo,
Richard Burton, Ned Dias, Uriah Bullock, Dan Dickerson & Drew Oldham.
Interment will be in the Dixon Springs Cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Unicoi
2014, Erwin, Unicoi Co., TN, Obituary
The Greeneville Sun, (TN) Date: November 12, 2014
Dock A. Lewis, 83, of Potter Road, Erwin, passed away Monday at the
residence of his daughter in Afton, [Greene Co., TN]. He was a lifelong resident of Unicoi
County and a son of the late Garrett and Mary Edwards Lewis.
Mr. Lewis was a former employee of Vulcan Materials, where he
worked as a heavy equipment mechanic. He was a member of the neighborhood watch
for a number of years. Mr. Lewis was of the Baptist faith.
Other than his parents, he was predeceased by his wife: June Rice
Lewis on Feb. 12, 2000; three brothers; and one sister. Mr. Lewis leaves behind
to cherish his memory, three sons: Jerry Lewis and Linda of Unicoi, and Bobby
Lewis and wife, Kay, and Danny Lewis and wife, Kristina, all of Erwin; one daughter: Kathy Blankenship and husband,
Jay, of Greene County; one sister: Virel
Chandler of Buena Vista, Va.; 11 grandchildren, 28 great-grandchildren; and
several nieces and nephews.
The Lewis family will receive friends from 5-7 p.m. today at Robert
Ledford Funeral Home. Minister Bill Ponder will officiate. A graveside service
will be held at 1:30 p.m. Thursday in the Evergreen Cemetery. Honorary
pallbearers will be the employees of Smoky Mountain Home Health and Hospice of
Greeneville.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2015, Erwin, Unicoi Co., TN, Obituary
Johnson City Press (TN) Date: May 2, 2015
Lassie Miller Buchanan, age 98, passed away on Thursday, April 30,
2015 at Unicoi County Long Term Care. She was a native of Yancey County and a
daughter of the late Charlie and Dollie Wilson Miller.
Lassie was the oldest living member of Southside Freewill Baptist
Church at the time of her death. Her passion for gardening and canning was well
known throughout her friends and family and was a source of pride for her
husband.
In addition to her parents, Lassie is preceded in death by husband
Taylor Buchanan: brothers: Floyd, Ross, Holt, and Jay Miller; sisters: Blanche
Miller, Lala Higgins and Grace Adkins.
Lassie M. Buchanan has left behind to cherish her memories: Son:
Howard Buchanan and wife Louise of Erwin; Daughters:
Vadith Blankenship and husband
Phil of Burnsville, NC; Verna Foster and
husband Dean of Unicoi; Jean May and husband Dennis of Unicoi; and Betty Anglin
and husband Martin of Jonesborough; Sister: Belle Foster of Erwin; 8
grandchildren, 7 great grandchildren and a Special Friend: Freda Ambrose.
The family respectfully requests the honor of your presence as we
offer tribute and remember the life of Lassie M. Buchanan in a committal
service to be held at 9:00 AM on May 3, 2015 in the Mausoleum Chapel of
Evergreen Cemetery. Reverend Kevin Laws and Reverend Charlie Trivette will
officiate. Vocal selections will be provided by Reverend Kevin Laws and by
Darren Higgins.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Phillip M. Blankenship – b.24Jan1942 -
Burnsville, NC: https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QJZ5-MGN5
2015, Erwin, Unicoi Co., TN, Obituary
The Erwin Record, (TN) Date: June 15, 2015
Robert Howard "Bobby" Lewis, age 56, 975 Spivey Mountain
Road, Erwin, passed away at the home of a son, Robby, on Saturday, June 13,
2015, after a long battle with cancer. He was a lifelong resident of Unicoi
County and a son of the late Dock and June Rice Lewis.
Mr. Lewis was employed by the Hoover Dump Site as operator for
fifteen years. He was a member of the Big Branch Church.
Other than his parents, Mr. Lewis was preceded in death by his
paternal grandparents, Garrett and Mary Lewis and his maternal grandparents,
Anderson and Ada Rice.
He leaves behind to cherish his memory, his wife of thirty-five
years, Doris Kay Lewis: two sons: Robby Dock Lewis and wife, Jennifer and
William Randal Lewis; one daughter, Amber June Effler and husband, Wayne, all
of Erwin; two brothers: Jerry Lewis of Unicoi and Danny Lewis and wife, Chris
of Erwin; one sister, Kathy Blankenship and husband,
J. B. of Greeneville; five grandchildren:
Brandon Lewis, Hunter Lewis, Savannah Lewis, Ethan Lewis and Bryan Effler; a
special Uncle and Aunt, Johnny and Rebecca Rice; several nieces and nephews;
and a very special friend, Kenny Collins.
A Memorial Service for Bobby will be held at a later date.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2015, Erwin, Unicoi Co.,
TN, Obituary
The Erwin Record, (TN) Date: September 14, 2015
Douglas M. Wheeler, age 73 [1942], of Erwin, passed away Saturday,
September 12, 2015 at Johnson City
Medical Center [Washington Co., TN]. He was a native of Madison County, North
Carolina and a son of the late Mattie and Ada Blankenship Wheeler.
Douglas graduated from Mars Hill High School in 1960. He worked for
the former National Casket Company, G.M.F. Manufactures. He then worked as a
bus driver for the Unicoi County School System and Migrant Head Start. Mr.
Wheeler retired in 2003. Douglas was of the Baptist faith and was baptized at a
very young age.
In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by brothers,
Vance B. Wheeler and Sam Wheeler.
He leaves behind to cherish his memories: Loving wife of 50 years:
Dorothy Honeycutt Wheeler of Erwin; Brother: Zane Wheeler and wife Faye of
Erwin; Two special nephews: Eddie Wheeler of Weaverville, North Carolina; Scott
Higgins of Piney Flats; Special niece: Lisa Robinette of Blountville; Several
nieces and nephews; Brother-in-law and sisters-in-law: Linda and Don Randolph
of Unicoi; Carol Armstrong of Alabama; Mary Sue Phillips of Johnson City
Funeral service to be held at 8:00 PM, Monday, September 14, 2015,
in the Chapel of Valley Funeral Home. Reverend Noah Taylor will officiate.
Vocal selections will be provided by Queenie Wheeler. A committal service will
be held at 11:00 AM, Tuesday, September 15, 2015 at Evergreen Cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2015, Erwin, Unicoi Co., TN, Obituary
Johnson City Press (TN) - October 6, 2015
Charles "Red" Banks, age 85, of Erwin, went home to be with
the Lord on Sunday, October 4, 2015, at Johnson
City Medical Center, [Washington Co., TN]. He was a native of Unicoi County and a
son of the late Nola Edwards Banks and Roy and Bessie Banks.
Charles was a veteran of the United States Army and a devoted
family and business man. He was a member of Calvary Baptist Church for many
years and his family was his true love.
In addition to his parents, Charles is preceded in death by his
son, Greg Banks; grandson, Joseph Banks; brothers, Johnny and Billy Banks;
sister, Dorothy Hughes.
He leaves behind to cherish his memories, loving wife of 62 years,
Geraldine Banks; daughter, Debbie Blankenship and husband
Steve, of Erwin; sons, Roland Banks of Erwin, Don
Banks of Erwin; brothers, Bobby Banks of Erwin, Wesley Banks of Erwin; sisters,
Jean Brewer of Milton, FL, Ann Browder of Erwin, Carolyn Turner of Erwin;
sister-in-law, Peggy Banks of Piney Flats; grandchildren,
Ryan Blankenship and his wife Holly of Erwin, Lyndsey
Brackins and her husband Justin of Erwin, Capt. Nicholas Banks of Erwin, Casey
Evans and her husband Eddie of Erwin, Kristen Banks of Erwin, Benjamin Banks of
Erwin, Roland M. Banks of Erwin; great-grandchildren, Morgan, Zoey, Noah, and
Mason; several nieces and nephews.
The family respectfully requests the honor of your presence as we
offer tribute and remember the life of Charles Banks in a funeral service to be
held at 7:00 PM, Thursday, October 8, 2015, at Calvary Baptist Church, 540
Adams Street, Erwin, TN 37650. His children and grandchildren will be
delivering eulogies and music will be provided by Gary Amos. A committal
service will be held at 2:00 PM, Friday, October 9, 2015, at Evergreen
Cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Steve Blankenship – b. 24Mar1954 - Erwin, TN: https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:KP21-FRW
Relatives - Blanche K. Blankenship,
Deborah S. Blankenship, Lyndsey S. Blankenship, Richard R. Blankenship
Union
2015, Maynardville, Union Co., TN, Obituary
Published in Knoxville News Sentinel on Mar.
27, 2015
Bobby Bishop, 77 of Maynardville, TN passed away Tuesday, March 24,
2015. Born May 21, 1937 at Mouthcard, KY to the late Kenis
Bishop and Virginia Hackney Bishop.
Besides his parents he was preceded in death by one daughter,
Denisea Bishop.
Bobby is survived by his wife,
Mary Blankenship Bishop; three daughters, Leashia Bruce, of Port
Orange, FL, Larissa Procter, of Manassas, VA and Cheryl Fullerton, of
Fredericksburg, VA; ten grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. He is also
survived by two brothers, Melvin Bishop and Randall Clevinger and one sister,
Barbara Bowman.
Funeral services will be conducted Friday, March 27, 2015 at 2:00
PM from the Bailey Funeral Home Chapel, Elkhorn City, KY. Burial will follow at
Mt. Valley Memorial Park, Big Rock, VA.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Mary E. Bishop – b.08Jun1957 -
Maynardville, TN: https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:KPGS-L6K
Relatives: Bobby R. Bishop, June Bishop.
Warren
2015, Morrison, Warren
Co., TN, Obituary
The Register-Herald, (Beckley, WV) Date: June 9, 2015
Linda Sue Toler Hoosier, 52, of Morrison, Tenn., formerly of
Oceana, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, June 4, 2015, at St. Thomas
West Hospital, Nashville, [Davidson Co.,] Tenn. She was born on March 17, 1963 in
Welch, W.Va., a daughter of Bobby Eugene Toler of Oceana and Shirley Blankenship Harvey of Brenton.
Sue attended the First Church of Jesus Christ Apostolic Faith in
McMinnville, Tenn. and was a 1982 graduate of Oceana High School. She was a
loving wife, mother and wonderful nana.
She is preceded in death by her grandparents Blanche
Bell Blankenship, Ausie Blankenship and Olin Toler; and her father Finley
Harvey.
Survivors include her loving husband of four years Pete
"Torch" Hoosier; two daughters
Kanisha Blankenship and
companion Matthew Cook of Beckley and Destini Toler of Oceana; a son
Christopher Toler of Charlotte, N.C.; three sisters Glenna Toler Wilburn and
husband Bud of Fayetteville, Kimberly Lynn Toler and husband Charlie of Turkey
Dip and Bobbi Jo Toler and husband Tony of Charleston; two brothers Edwin Toler
and wife Kimberly of Beckley and Olin Toler and wife Pat of Randalman, N.C.;
three grandchildren, Xavier Sean Cook, Xander Slade Cook and Josiah Blake
Toler; and a host of other loving family and friends.
Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, June 10,
2015, in the Chapel of Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, with Rev. David
Johnson officiating. She will be laid to rest in Palm Memorial Gardens,
Matheny. Pallbearers will be family and friends.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Washington
2014, Johnson City, Washington Co., TN, Obituary
Published in Knoxville News Sentinel on June
17, 2014
Mrs. Jewell Beatrice (Brummit) Davis, - age 88 of Johnson City,
passed away June 14, 2014 at Franklin Woods Community Hospital. She was a
member of the Central Church of Christ. She retired from the former Chamberlin
Memorial Hospital in Rockwood.
She is preceded in death by her husband, W. J. Davis; her parents,
Clyde and Ora Brummitt; one grandson,
Justin Blankenship; and one great grandson, Jackson
Blankenship.
Left to cherish her memories are her two daughters, Sheryl and husband Mike McGraw of Cordova, TN, and Myra and husband Larry Blankenship of Johnson City, TN; one brother; one
sister; four grandchildren; five great grandchildren; numerous other family
members, nieces, nephews, and friends.
The family will receive friends June 18, 2014 from 6:00 to 8:00
p.m. at Davis Funeral Home, Harriman. The funeral service will follow at 8:00
p.m. with Minister Charles Brown and Daniel and Peter McGraw officiating.
Interment will be June 19, 2014 at 11:00 a.m. in the Roane Memorial Gardens in
Rockwood.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2014, Johnson City, Washington Co., TN, Obituary
http://www.erwinrecord.net/obituaries/alma-loraine-godwin/
Alma Loraine
Godwin, age 73, 2111 Edge Hill Circle, Johnson City, passed away Monday,
September 22, 2014, at her residence. She had lived most of her life in Johnson
City and was a daughter of the late Brady and Gladys
Blankenship Edwards.
Mrs. Godwin
retired in 2011 from the James H. Quillen VA Medica l Center after thirty-three
years of service. She was a member of Coffee Ridge Baptist Church. Other than
her parents, she was preceded by a brother, Floyd Edwards.
Mrs. Godwin is
survived by two daughters, Lisa Street and husband, Roger of Jonesborough and
Patricia Ann Fields of Clarksville; one sister, Shirley Edwards Foster of
Erwin; two grandchildren, Kristin Street and Angel Mumford; six great
grandchildren; two nephews, Gaylon Foster of Erwin and Jeff Foster and wife,
Connie, of Elizabethton; and one niece, Mallory Tilson and husband, Jessie, of
Erwin.
Private family
entombment will be held in the Evergreen Cemetery Mausoleum on Thursday,
September 25, 2014. Brother Noah Taylor will preside.
2015, Johnson City,
Washington Co., TN, Obituary
Johnson City Press (TN) Date: May 27, 2015
Mack F. Edmisten, 70, went to his heavenly home on Wednesday, May
27, 2015 following a brief battle with cancer. Mack was born on March 28, 1945
in Johnson City, Tennessee, the fourth child of Wade and Johnsie Edmisten. He
was a lifelong resident of East Tennessee.
Mack was a decorated combat veteran who served in the 25th Infantry
Division of the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War from 1968 to 1970. He was
awarded the Bronze Star with Valor, Purple Heart with Oak Leaf Cluster, Vietnam
Cross of Gallantry with Palm, Vietnam Campaign Medal, National Defense Service
Medal and others. Shortly after Mack returned from Vietnam, he married Linda Faye Blankenship, his wife of 44 years and the mother of his three children. He
retired from the U.S. Postal Service in 1992 after 26 years of service. Later,
he was employed by the Johnson City Power Board until he retired in 2008.
Mack was a member of First Christian Church, Johnson City for more
than 20 years and a member of the United Emmaus Community. Mack was dependable and
a hard worker who showed his love best by serving others. He was smart and had
a sharp sense of humor. He loved to make people laugh. Mack was a "Ford
man," who had a love of cars. He could fix almost anything. He never met a
stranger, and always greeted people by their name. He could talk to anyone.
He leaves behind many family and friends who will grieve his loss,
including his loving wife, Linda, and his children, Jason Edmisten, Scott
Edmisten (Brittany), and Kelly Cox (Aaron). He leaves behind seven
grandchildren — Parker Edmisten, Marshall Cox, Isaiah Cox, Grady Edmisten,
William Edmisten, Brooks Edmisten, and Courtney Edmisten. He is survived by all
of his siblings – Barbara Manning, John Edmisten (Barbara), Gladys Cole, Larry
Edmisten (Debbie), Bob Edmisten (Brenda), Ralph Edmisten (Mary) — and numerous
cousins, nieces, and nephews. He also leaves behind his church family, the
Bridgebuilders Sunday School Class.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Wade and Johnsie Edmisten.
The family requests your presence for a Celebration of Life Service
on Friday, May 29, at Tetrick Funeral & Cremation Services, Johnson City,
at 1:00 PM with Mr. Tim Wallingford, Minister officiating. A Graveside Service
with Military Honors will be held following the service at 2:30 PM at Mountain
Home National Cemetery. Pallbearers
will be Rick Blankenship, Aaron Cox, Darrell Hale, Kelvin Hughes,
Mike Pitts and Brian Ponder. Honorary pallbearers are Sam Greer, Frank Jarrett,
and Benny Reed.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2014, Jonesborough, Washington Co., TN, Obituary
Published in The State on Feb. 2, 2014
Mr. Thomas J. Francis, age 79, Jonesborough, passed away Friday,
January 31, 2014 at the Franklin Woods Community Hospital. Mr. Francis was a
native of Washington County and son of the late Noah & Allene Pratt Francis
Greer.
He was also preceded in death by his step-dad, Jess Greer two
sisters, Lamiria Slagle and Elizabeth Royston and step-son, Richard Street. He
was a member of Boone Trail Baptist Church.
Mr. Francis was a United States Army Veteran. He was Vice-President
for Pioneer Machinery Company/ Caterpillar. He enjoyed playing golf and yard
work.
Survivors include his wife, Peggy Street Francis, Jonesborough; two
sons, Jeff Francis (Babe) and Allen Francis; step-daughters, Carolyn
Blankenship (Jay) and Kathy Holland (Jess); grandchildren, Jeffrey Francis and
Blair Francis; step-grandchildren, Michelle Kruger (Jesse) and Dustin Holland
(Beth); three step great-grandchildren brothers, Noah Francis, Jr. (Jean) and
Orlis Francis (Elizabeth); step-brother, Rev. Bill Greer; and two
brothers-in-law, Jim Slagle and Larry Royston.
Funeral services will be conducted 2:00 PM Monday, February 3, 2014
at Dillow-Taylor Funeral Home with Pastor Dwight Jenkins officiating. Interment
services will follow at Maple Lawn Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Tracy Francis, David Dulaney, Dustin Holland,
Jesse Kruger, Jess Holland and Jay
Blankenship. Honorary
pallbearers will be Dr. Pete Renfro, Dr. Sam Wiles, McQueen Sunday School
Class, Howard Flood and Barry Flood.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2015, Jonesborough, Washington Co., TN, Obituary
Johnson City Press (TN) Date: March 25, 2015
Mrs. Nola Mae Walker, age 83, Jonesborough, passed away Tuesday,
March 24, 2015, at the Johnson City
Medical Center. Mrs. Walker was born in Washington County and daughter of the
late Bruce & Debbie Collins Payne.
She was also preceded in death by her husband, Howell Marvin
Walker; two sons, Roy Lee Walker and Ricky Lynn Walker; and two sisters, Pearl Miller and Wanda Blankenship.
She was of the Baptist faith. Mrs. Walker was a homemaker and
retired from Asbury Center.
Survivors include three daughters, Ethel Delzingo (Mike), Telford,
Judy Walker and Fran Jones (Lee), all of Johnson City; son, Bobby Joe Walker
(Wanda), Austel, GA; brother, Ralph Payne, Johnson City; numerous
grandchildren, great grandchildren; and two great-great grandchildren, Adrian
Story and Ethan Tarlton; and several nephews and nieces.
Funeral services will be conducted at 7:00 PM Friday, March 27,
2015, at the Dillow-Taylor Funeral Home with Rev. Richard Chapman officiating.
Interment services will be conducted 11:00 AM Saturday, March 28, 2015, at
Fairview Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Jessie Dykes, Cody Tarlton, Bobby Joe
Walker Jr., Marty Dykes, Kyle Tarlton and Brian Walker. Honorary pallbearers
will be Clay Tarlton, Larry Tarlton, Butch Walker and Lee Jones, Jr.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
1940 Census, Civil District 16, Washington
Co., TN,
Payne, Bruce 38, M, TN, Head,
Payne, Debby 42, F, TN, Wife,
Payne, Pearle 15, F, TN, Dau,
Payne, Ralph 13, M, TN, Son,
Payne, Nola 09, F, TN, Dau,
Payne, Wanday 01, F, TN, Dau,
https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:K4HJ-KM9
+2015, Jonesborough,
Washington Co., TN, Obituary
Johnson City Press (TN) Date: July 2, 2015
Mrs. Dollie Crain, age 87, Jonesborough, passed away Thursday, July
2, 2015, at the Lakebridge Healthcare Center. Mrs. Crain was born in Unicoi
County and daughter of the late Silas & Martha Blankenship Hensley.
She was also preceded in death by her husband of 71 years, Joe G.
Crain, three children, Linda Gale Crain, Martha Lee Crain and Billy Joe Crain,
one sister, Nola Briggs, and two brothers, Mafrey Rice and Don Hensley.
She was a member of Westside Christian Church. Mrs. Crain was a
homemaker and enjoyed canning, gardening and sewing.
Survivors include two sons, Ronald Crain and wife Nancy, Jimmy
Crain and wife, Jonell; five grandchildren, Adam Crain (Sonya), Laura Whitaker
(Chris), Brenda Moody (Todd), Jessica Miller (Brian), and Jeremy Crain; eleven
great-grandchildren, Katie Whitaker, Sarah Whitaker, Olivia Whitaker, Wesley
Moody, Phillip Moody, Valerie Moody, Joseph Moody, Chris Moody, Logan Miller,
Nolan Miller, and Landon Miller; sister, Hazel Shelton, Flag Pond; and three
brothers, Barnett Hensley, Flag Pond, Russell Hensley, North Carolina and Rex
Hensley; and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be conducted 4:00 PM on Sunday, July 5, 2015,
at the Dillow-Taylor Funeral Home with Minister John Wade officiating.
Interment services will be conducted 10:00 AM on Monday, July 6, 2015, at
Highland Cemetery. Pallbearers will be family & friends.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2015, Jonesborough, Washington Co., TN, Obituary
Johnson City Press (TN) Date: July 6, 2015
Mr. Douglas "Gene" Francis, age 72, Jonesborough, passed
away on Sunday, July 5, 2015, at the Four Oaks Healthcare Center. Mr. Francis
was born in Unicoi County and was the son of the late William Edward &
Myrtle Phillips Francis.
He was also preceded in death by David Frank McKee, who raised him
from a small child; step-father, Paul Blankenship; and several half-brothers and sisters.
He attended Pleasant Grove Missionary Baptist Church. Mr. Francis
was retired and had worked for Leon-Ferenbach for many years. He was also a
caregiver.
Survivors include his sister and brother-in-law, Shirley &
Verlin Bennett, Mt. Juliet, TN; aunt, Martha Turner; nieces and nephew, Patsy
Mckee, William McKee and Marie Weiss; and several cousins.
Funeral services will be conducted 8:00 PM on Thursday, July 9,
2015, at the Dillow-Taylor Funeral Home with Pastor Ernie Weiss officiating.
Interment services will be conducted 11:00 AM on Friday, July 10, 2015, at the
Pleasant Grove Baptist Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Joe Mosier, Harold
Baskett, Jack Mosier, John Hunt, William McKee and Verlin Bennett.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2014, Limestone, Washington Co., TN, Obituary
The Greeneville Sun, (TN) - March 19, 2014
Helen Vick Blankenship Humphreys Died: March 18, 2014.
Helen Vick Blankenship Humphreys, age 82, Limestone, passed away Tuesday at her residence. Mrs.
Humphreys was born in Elizabethton and was the daughter of the late John R. Blankenship Sr. and Mabel A. Sotherland Blankenship.
She was also preceded in death by two brothers: John R.
Blankenship Jr. and George W. Blankenship Sr.
Mrs. Humpheys was a member of New Salem Baptist Church. She retired
from teaching in the Washington County School System after 38 years. She taught
at Happy Valley High School and South Central Elementary School. Along with her
husband, she was active in local politics and was a past president of the
Andrew Jackson Women's Democratic Society.
Survivors include her husband: Kyle D. Humphreys of Limestone; one
son: Randy K. Humphreys (Joy Baldwin Humphreys) of Johnson City; one daughter:
Angela K. Humphreys (Joseph A. Cashia) of Franklin; her grandchildren: Matthew
Cashia, Gina Cashia and Vincent Cashia; a sister:
Nancy Gale Broyles of Johnson City; and several
nephews and nieces.
Funeral services will be conducted at 7:30 p.m. Thursday at
Dillow-Taylor Funeral Home with the Rev. Craig Ponder officiating. Interment
services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Friday in New Salem Baptist Church
Cemetery. Pallbearers will be the deacons of New Salem Baptist Church.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2014, Limestone, Washington Co., TN, Obituary
The Greeneville Sun, (TN) - May 12, 2014
Jay Lynn Belt, 65, of Limestone, died Friday morning May 9, 2014,
at Durham-Hensley Health and Rehabilitation, Chuckey, [Greene Co., TN].
He retired from the Greene County Highway Department and served in
the U.S. Marine Corps in Vietnam.
Survivors include two daughters and a son-in-law: Lisa Belt of
Greeneville, and Sunshine and Michael Shelton of Sevierville; grandchildren:
Madison Shelton of Greeneville, and Peyton and Parker Shelton, both of
Sevierville; one great-grandson: Micah Cordwell; one brother: Rex Belt of
Greeneville; a nephew and his wife: Dustin and Mandi Belt; aunts and uncles: David and Hilda Belt, Anna Lee Blankenship and Flora Travis; several cousins,
including a special cousin and his wife: Leonard and Florence Ricker; the
mother of his children: Larue Belt; stepdaughter: Cindy Roberts and children,
Daniel Wedding and Christian Crawford; special friends: Johnny and Marilyn
Emmett, Mark, Olivia, and Skyla Stills; Alex and Karen Thompson of Texas and
Cody Cordwell; and his dog: Lulu.
He was preceded in death by his parents: Robert and Willa Mae Belt;
and two brothers: Jackie Belt and Dale Belt.
A graveside service will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Andrew
Johnson National Cemetery. The Greene County Honor Guard will conduct a
military graveside service and serve as pallbearers.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2015, Limestone, Washington
Co., TN, Obituary
Johnson City Press (TN) Date: May 21, 2015
Mr. Kyle D. Humphreys, age 81, Limestone, passed away Thursday, May
21, 2015, at his residence. Mr. Humphreys was born in Washington County,
Tennessee, and was the son of the late Lola Clay and Jessie Henley Humphreys.
He was also preceded in death by his first wife, Jean Taylor
Humphreys; a son, Ricky Lynn Humphreys; his second wife, Helen
Vick Blankenship Humphreys;
and a brother, Richard C. Humphreys.
He was a member and Deacon Emeritus of New Salem Baptist Church.
Mr. Humphreys was past Chairman of the Washington County Election Commission
and a past member of the Board of Directors of the Washington County Farmer's
Cooperative and the Washington County Farm Service Agency Committee.
Survivors include his son, Randy K. Humphreys and wife, Joy Baldwin
Humphreys, Johnson City; daughter, Angela K. Humphreys and husband, Joseph A.
Cashia, Franklin, Tennessee; sisters, Shirley Holtsinger and Janice Hodges, both
of Morristown; grandchildren, Matthew Cashia, Gina Cashia and Vincent Cashia;
and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be conducted Friday, May 22, 2015, at 7:30 PM
at Dillow-Taylor Funeral Home with Rev. Craig Ponder officiating. Interment
services will be conducted Saturday, May 23, 2015, 10:00 AM from New Salem
Baptist Church Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Deacons of New Salem Baptist
Church. Honorary pallbearers will be S. G. Hensley, Rhea Snapp, David Holley,
Bob DeVotie, George Jaynes and Carroll Foster.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Weakley
2014, Greenfield, Weakley Co., TN, Obituary
Published in The Jackson Sun on July 12, 2014
Service for Mrs. Vicki Lynn Birdwell will be held July 13, 2014 at
2 p.m., at Williams Funeral Home in Greenfield, Tennessee. Burial will follow
in the Seminary Cemetery in the Pillowville community.
She was a teacher in the Milan Special School District.
She is survived by her husband, Charles Birdwell of Greenfield; her
mother, Evelyn Manning of Mercer, TN; three sons, Chris (Brandi) Rankin of
Milan, Jason (Marybeth) Rankin of Jackson, and Roger (Leslie) Birdwell of
Greenfield. She is also survived by one brother, Gary Manning of Mercer and one
sister, Sharon (Glenn) West of Mercer, Tennessee. She is also survived by seven
grandchildren, Bethany Cole, Anna Blankenship, Haden Rankin, Emma Rankin, Jason Rankin
Jr., Landon Birdwell and Emalin Birdwell.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Williamson
+2014, Brentwood, Williamson Co., TN, Obituary
Published in Tennessean on Oct. 24, 2014
Norman Manookian passed away on Tuesday, October 21, 2014 at Alive
Hospice.
Norman married Carnetha Blankenship, who passed away on February 28, 2011, in
1942 at the National Cathedral in Washington, D.C.
He is survived by sons, Edward Manookian (Janet), Gary Manookian
(Vickie) and Walter Manookian (Judy); grandchildren, Lisa, Karen, David, Adam,
and Brian. cremationsocietyoftn.com
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2015, Nolensville, Williamson Co., TN, Obituary
The News-Gazette: Web Edition Articles (Champaign-Urbana,
IL) Date: January 14, 2015
Dorothy E. Pfoff, 87, of Nolensville, Tenn., a former Paxton
resident, went to be with the Lord on Sunday (Jan. 11, 2015). Dorothy was born
Oct. 2, 1927, in rural Elliott, a daughter of Clinton H. and Alice M.
(Anderson) Lenhart.
Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Monday, Jan. 19, at Baier Family
Funeral Services, 406 E. Pells St., Paxton, with Rev. Craig Pinley officiating.
Burial will follow in Glen Cemetery, Paxton.
She married Lyle H. Elkins on May 8, 1948, in Paxton; he preceded
her in death in September 1986. She married L. Dean Pfoff on Oct. 8, 1991; he
preceded her in death on June 30, 2011. She was preceded in death by her
parents.
She is survived by a daughter, Karen Miller of Nashville, Tenn.; a
granddaughter, Amy Miller of Nashville, Tenn.; three great-grandchildren, Alexis Blankenship
and Dalton and Logan Scannaliato; a step daughter, Polly Moore of Indianapolis,
Ind.; two step grandchildren; two step great-grandchildren; and a sister, Carol
Olson-Currey of Carson City, Nev.
Dorothy attended Paxton schools and graduated from Drummer Township
High School in 1945. She was a secretary for the Department of Missile Training
at Chanute Air Force Base for more than 34 years and retired in May 1986. She
moved from Paxton to Nolensville, Tenn., in 2001. She was a lifelong member of
the Paxton Evangelical Covenant Church. Her hobbies included ceramics, latch
hook, crewel and crocheting. She enjoyed traveling and spending time with her
family. She was a loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2015, Thompson Station, Williamson Co., TN, Obituary
Published in Williamson Daily News from Oct.
21 to Oct. 22, 2015
After a courageous battle with cancer, Carnetta (Blankenship) Reddish, 56,
departed this life peacefully on Monday, September 8, 2015 at her residence at
Thompson Station, TN. Born January 20, 1959 at Man, WV, she was the daughter of
Rayburn and Betty Blankenship
of Delbarton, WV.
She was preceded in death by her paternal grandparents: Troy and Rosa Blankenship;
her maternal grandparents: Frank and Leona Ellis, Sr.; one niece: Brandi Gail
Blankenship.
A Gilbert native and a 1977 Gilbert High School graduate, she was
employed by USA Zama in Franklin, TN. Carnetta was a loving daughter, sister,
aunt and friend to all of those around her. She touched many with her kind
heart and words of wisdom. She will be dearly missed by her friends and family
from West Virginia to Tennessee to colleagues in China.
Those left to love and cherish her memory and mourn her passing
beside her parents are her son: Aaron (DJ) Reddish of Knoxville, TN; one sister: Debra Blankenship of St. Petersburg, FL; two brothers:
Phillip (Katrina) Blankenship of Justice, WV, and Doug (Devonda) Blankenship of Hampden, WV; a niece: Alyssa Bailey; nephews: Derek Bailey, and Craig,
Michael and Cory Blankenship.
A celebration of Life Memorial will be held Sunday, October 25,
2015 at The Freedom Full Gospel Church at Hampden, WV, beginning at 12:00 pm,
with the Rev. Carl "Cab" Wolford officiating.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Wilson
2014, Lebanon, Wilson Co.,
TN, Obituary
Published in The Tennessean on Jan. 10, 2014
Eleanor Blankenship,
Lebanon, TN
A Memorial Service will be scheduled at a later date. Sellars Funeral Home, 615-444-9393.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2015, Lebanon, Wilson Co., TN, Obituary
The Lebanon Democrat, (TN) Date: April 24, 2015
Frank Fisher Bowen passed away April 23, 2015 at age 77. Officer
Bowen served with the police department for 37 years.
He is survived by his sons, Dwayne (Lisa) Bowen, Mike Bowen; sister, Bernice (Larry) Blankenship ; sister-in-law, Edna Mai Ashford;
brother, Tony Mitchell; brother-in-law, Mike Agee; grandchildren, Jacob (Kayla)
Bowen, Joseph (Kim) Bowen; and great-grandchild, Katy Jo Bowen.
He is preceded in death by his wife, Helen Bowen; parents, Alonzo
and Mattie Lock Bowen; brothers, L. B. Bennett, Robert Earl Bowen; and sisters,
Joann Bowen Lague, Sarah Goforth and Dean Agee.
The funeral service will be Saturday, April 25, 2015 at 11 a.m. in
the chapel of Sellars Funeral Home in Lebanon conducted by Brother David
Lawson, followed by interment in Cedar Grove Cemetery. Honorary pallbearers
will be the Lebanon Police Department.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2015, Lebanon, Wilson
Co., TN, Obituary
The Lebanon Democrat, (TN) - August 4, 2015
Deceased Name:
Bobby H. Norton
The family of Mr. Norton will be receiving friends Tuesday from 4-8
p.m. and Wednesday from noon until the service at Sellars Funeral Home in
Lebanon. The funeral service, conducted by Pastor John Hunn, is Wednesday, Aug.
5, 2015 at 2 p.m. in the chapel of Sellars Funeral Home and will be followed by
interment in Wilson County Memorial Gardens. Pallbearers will be Justin
Hutchison, Charlie Lester, Blake Williams, Chase Ferrell, Tanner Ferrell and
Casey Moore. Honorary pallbearers will be friends at Frankie's Café and friends
at West View Acres.
Bobby Norton, age 82, of Lebanon, passed away Aug. 1, 2015.
Mr. Norton is survived by his children,
Sandy Blankenship , Barbara Joyce, Ricky (Linda) Norton,
Nancy (Mike ) Ferrell, Bobby Gene (Elaine) Norton; grandchildren, Charlie
(Jackie) Lester, Blake (Jaime) Williams, Chrissa (Justin) Hutchison, Chase
Ferrell, Tanner Ferrell, Jason (Jeanina) Biondolillo, Alyssa Norton, David
Norton; nine great-grandchildren; and siblings, Mack (Lorene) Norton, Barry
(Tammy) Norton, Nell Caldwell, and Martha (R.C.) Cutlip.
He is preceded in death by his wife, Shirley Norton; parents, Nola
McAlpine and Ray Norton; sisters, Betty Sue Thomas, Doris Wilcox; and brothers,
Dale Norton and Jerry Norton.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2015, Mt. Juliet, Wilson Co., TN, Funeral
Published in Baltimore Sun on Aug. 11, 2015
Elizabeth Louise Blankenship Shao, - Passed
Tuesday, August 4th, 2015.
Graveside Wednesday, August 12, in Glen
Haven Memorial Park at 1 pm. Sellars Funeral Home at Mt. Juliet, www.sellarsfuneralservices.com
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2015, Mt. Juliet, Wilson Co., TN, Obituary
http://www.sellarsfuneralservices.com/tribute/details/4796/Beth_Shao/obituary.html
Elizabeth (Beth) Louise Blankenship Shao, - Passed away Tuesday, August 4th, 2015.
She was born December 23rd, 1947 in Baltimore, Maryland and has resided in Mt.
Juliet, Tennessee since 1987.
Beth is survived by her husband of 31 years, Dr. Stephen Shao, Jr.;
her children, Stephen Shao III, Matthew Shao, Sarah Shao, all of Mt. Juliet, TN
and Denise Goodfriend of Arbutus, Maryland; mother Elizabeth
Rippetoe; sisters, Sandra
Wiley and Carol O’Brien; brothers, James (Cherie) and Michael Rippetoe; grandchildren,
Amanda Clark, Joseph Clark, Corey Miller; and great-grandchildren, James Allen
Jr. and Joseph Clark Jr. as well as nieces and nephews.
Beth is predeceased by her father,
Daniel Webster Blankenship; stepfather, James Rippetoe; and brothers,
Edward and Daniel (Mary Ellen) Rippetoe.
She attended school in Maryland at Our Lady of Good Counsel,
Southern High School and Baltimore County Community College. Beth was employed
in the Wilson County School System as a teacher’s aide at Gladeville Elementary
School and as a special education teaching assistant at West Wilson Middle
School. Before moving to Tennessee, she worked in the law office of Weinberg
& Green in Baltimore, MD and also for Montgomery Ward.
A funeral mass will be held on Monday, August 10th at 1pm at Saint
Stephens Catholic Church (14544 Lebanon Road, Old Hickory, TN 37138) with
interment August 12, 2015 in Glen Bernie, Maryland.