2014-2015, TX, Compiled by James W. Blankenship jkblank1(at)sbcglobal.net
Angelina
2015, Huntington, Angelina Co., TX, Obituary
Published in The Lufkin Daily News on May 7,
2015
Funeral services for Nona Virgie (Forrest) Cartwright, 90, of
Huntington will be held Saturday, May 9, 2015 at 10 a.m. in the Carroway
Funeral Home Chapel in Huntington with Brother Lamar Denby officiating.
Interment will follow in the Herrington Cemetery in Huntington. Pallbearers
will include grandsons and grandsons-in-law, Justin Cartwright, Matthew
Cartwright, James Cartwright, Jacob Cartwright, Dylan Cartwright, and Jace
Cartwright as well as Ronnie Hayes, Ed Portillo and Tyler Aponte.
Mrs. Cartwright was born May 24, 1924 in Huntington, Texas to
Joshua Travis Forrest and Novie (Walker) Forrest, and died Tuesday, May 5, 2015
at her residence in Huntington.
Nona had resided in Huntington for most of her life. She worked as
a Registered Nurse for 50 years and retired from Southland Healthcare in
Lufkin. Nona graduated from Methodist Hospital Nursing College in Houston in
1944 with an Associate Degree. She lived a charitable life and was always
helping others. She was a member of the Huntington Garden Club and of Highway
Baptist Church.
Survivors include sons and daughters-in-law, George Sanford and
Julia Cartwright of Huntington, William Clayton and Nancy Cartwright of Lufkin,
James Genard "Jake" and Debra Cartwright of Huntington and Manuel
Gerald and Cheryl Cartwright of Huntington; brothers and sisters, Marceil Waltman of Lufkin; Novie Lou Blankenship and husband Doug of Houston, Jessie Lee Forrest and wife Betty of Lufkin; 10
grandchildren including Sheila Cartwright Pride of Huntington, Jessica
Cartwright Portillo of Lake Dallas, Jamie Cartwright Aponte of The Colony,
Justin Cartwright of Huntington, Matthew Cartwright of Diboll, Kellee
Cartwright Hayes of Huntington, James Cartwright of Huntington, Jacob Cartwright,
U.S. Marines, stationed in California, Dylan Cartwright of Huntington and Jace
Cartwright of Huntington; and 7 great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Manuel Cartwright;
brothers, Garland Forrest and Eugene Forrest; and sister, Emily Stanbery.
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+2014, Zavalla, Angelina Co., TX, Obituary
Published in The Lufkin Daily News on May 6,
2014
Memorial services for Phyllis 'Jean' Blankenship Fralick, 85, of Zavalla, will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday, May 8,
2014 in the Shady Chapel First United Methodist Church in Zavalla, with
Reverend Richard Johnson officiating. Inurnment will be in the Concord Cemetery
in Zavalla.
Mrs. Fralick was born September 9, 1928 in East Peoria, Illinois,
the daughter of the late Mildred (Parsley) and William Blankenship. She passed away Sunday, May 4, 2014 at
her residence.
Mrs. Fralick was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and great-great grandmother. She was a
member of Lakewood Baptist Church.
Survivors include her daughter, Christine McArthur and husband
Derrell Tinsley of Zavalla; sons, William Lev Fralick, Jr., of Farmington,
Illinois and Richard 'Rick' Fralick and partner Ginny Waters of Green Valley,
Arizona; 7 grandchildren; 6 great-grandchildren; 1 great-great-grandchild; brother, Jerry Blankenship and wife Marlyn of Elmwood, Illinois; and sister, Deloris Hirst of Dexster, Missouri.
In addition to her parents, Mrs. Fralick was preceded in death by
her husband, William 'Bill' Fralick, Sr. in 1994; great-grandson, Cody Fralick;
4 brothers; and 2 sisters.
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Atascosa
2015, Jourdanton, Atascosa Co., TX, Obituary
Published in Express-News on Aug. 11, 2015
The Lord called home Karolyn Sue Supulver
(Vogt) on August 7th 2015 in the comfort of her home surround by her family.
Karolyn is preceded in death by her
husband of 45 years Johnnie Supulver, daughter Jessica
Blankenship, Father Levine Vogt, and her mother Marjorie Johnson.
Karolyn is survived by her two sons
Robert & John Supulver; daughter, Wendy Supulver; 6 grandsons; 4
granddaughters; 2 great grandsons; and many other family and friends.
The services will be held at ST. John
Evangelical Lutheran Church in Jourdanton, TX on Thursday August 17th 2015 at
11AM. Interment will follow at the St. John's Lutheran Cemetery in Jourdanton,
TX.
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Baylor
+2015, Seymour, Baylor
Co., TX, Obituary
Wichita Falls Times Record News (TX) Date: May 2, 2015
Shirley Fay Huddleston, 71, of Seymour, passed away Friday, May 1,
2015 in Seymour. She was born August 13, 1943 in Seymour to Ben A. and Lavada
Wooten Jones.
Graveside services will be held Sunday, May 3, 2015 at 4 p.m., in
the Riverview Cemetery with Benny Archer, officiating, under the direction of
Archer Funeral Home.
Shirley was a 1961 graduate of Seymour High School. Shirley was the
co-owner of The New Maverick Café in Seymour.
She married Jimmy Don Huddleston on May 30, 1963 in Seymour. He
preceded her in death on October 16, 2011. Shirley was also preceded in death
by a niece, Lisa Costello; and 2 sisters, Hazel Parker and Wanda Cook.
Survivors include 2 sisters,
Peggy Blankenship of Wichita Falls and Nancy Robertson of
Seymour; 8 nieces and nephews and numerous great nieces and nephews.
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Bee
+2015, Beeville, Bee Co., TX, Obituary
https://www.gallowayandsons.com/memorialpage.asp?id=78526&locid=105
Mr. Cicero J. Smokey
Blankenship, 91, passed away
peacefully from his mortal life Monday, January 26, 2015, at the Community
Hospice Center of Fort Worth, Texas.
Smokey was dearly loved by family and friends. He was a veteran of
WWII and felt great loyalty to his country and the cause of freedom. He was a
member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints at Beeville, Texas,
for many years. Most recently he resided with his youngest daughter, Carol
Bridger, and her husband, Bill Bridger, at Tool, Texas.
Smokey was preceded in death by his devoted wife, Helen, who passed away November 13, 2013.
He is survived by four children,
Darlene Walser of Weatherford, Texas, Ed Blankenship, of Skidmore, Texas, Alan Blankenship,
of Arlington, Texas, and Carol Bridger, of Tool, Texas. He is also
survived by many grandchildren and great grandchildren.
A memorial will be held for Smokey at 10 am, Friday, January 30,
2015, at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, in Athens, Texas.
Graveside services will be held at 10 am, Saturday, January 31, 2015 at
Evergreen Cemetery, Skidmore, Texas. Interment will follow.
Bell
2014, Belton, Bell Co., TX, Obituary
The Paris News, (TX) - April 26, 2014
Jerry Floyd Smith, 74, of Belton, passed away Tuesday, April 22,
2014, in Temple.
Funeral services will be held at 3 p.m. on Monday, April 28, in the
Delta Funeral Home Chapel. The Rev. Larry Maynard will be officiating.
Interment will be in the New Klondike Cemetery with full military honors.
Jerry was born in Cooper on April 4, 1940, the son of Floyd Smith
and Hazel Willis Smith. He was retired from the U.S. Postal Service and the
U.S. Army where he served a total of 22 years. He was a two-tour Vietnam
veteran and was awarded several medals and commendations. His last duty station
was with the 256th MP Co.
He is survived by a son; Jerry F. Smith Jr. of Newark; a daughter,
Nancy and Roy Wade of Fort Worth; a brother; James Smith of Emblem; and two nephews; Dallas Blankenship and Marty Moreland.
He was preceded in death by his parents; and a sister, Betty
Blankenship.
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2014, Harker Heights, Bell
Co., TX, Obituary
http://www.meaningfulfunerals.net/fh/obituaries/obituary.cfm?o_id=2470504&fh_id=14453
Virginia Sears passed away April 3, 2014. She was born in Brockport, NY on June 13,
1935 to Henry and Linnett Andrews.
“Gini” was preceded in death by her husband, Harold J. Sears in
1993. They were married April 3, 1962.
She is survived by six children: Linn Vance, Jay and Amber Wilson, Patrick and
Brenda Wilson, Eric and Kristin Sears, Vicky Blankenship,
and Derrick and Sarah Sears and Terry Blankenship. She has 13 grandchildren and 2 great
grand-daughters. She is also survived by
two sisters, Janice and Jane.
A visitation will be held from 11 AM – 1 PM on Monday, April 7,
2014 at Heritage Funeral Home, Harker Heights.
A private interment will follow.
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2004 Lake Belton, Bell Co., TX,
http://www.oakcrestwaco.com/services.asp?page=odetail&id=23201&locid=1
Beloved mother, sister and wife, Beverly Ann Hill Blankenship was called home by our Lord on April 19, 2004.
Services will be at 2 p.m., Thursday, in the OakCrest Funeral Home
Chapel. Her nephews, Pastors David Booker and Brett Spivey will officiate.
Burial will be in Waco Memorial Park North. Pallbearers will be David Booker, Michael Booker, Mike Hill, Brett
Spivey, Darrell Blankenship and John Blankenship.
Beverly was born June 11, 1943, in Waco to Sam and Opal (Bridges)
Hill. She graduated from Waco High School. She worked for 25 years at Central
Forwarding (later called Central Transportation System) as the Executive
Secretary and Human Resource Manager.
She married Clyde
W. Blankenship on June 4,
1977, in Robinson. They made their home in Hewitt for over 20 years where she
active in the community and served on the Hewitt Park Board. In 1996, Beverly
and Clyde embarked on their adventure of RV full-timing and spending time
traveling throughout the United States. In 1998, they built a home at Lake
Belton.
Beverly is remembered for leaving a trail of hand-painted
"ladybug" rocks everywhere she visited, making friends easily and
planting those friendships in deep soil, her love of flowers and exploring new
places, and most of all for her ability in finding the fun and laughter in
unexpected places and times, which will be terribly missed by all her loved
ones.
Beverly was preceded in death by her parents, Sam Morris and Opal
Irene Hill.
Beverly is survived by her husband
of 26 years, Clyde W.
Blankenship; son, Mark Darrell Stahr and his wife,
Isela Stahr of San Jose, California; daughter, Staci Amanda Stahr of San
Marcos, Texas; grandson, Brandon Stahr; stepson
John Blankenship and his wife Shirley of Eddy, TX ; stepson, Darrell Blankenship of Waco; sister Sue Spivey and husband Charles of Lake Belton, TX;
sister Cathy Lawless of Waco; brother Mike Hill of Deer Park, TX; and numerous
nieces and nephews.
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+2014, Temple, Bell Co., TX, Death
Abilene Reporter-News (TX) Date: June 11, 2014
Charles Blankenship,
81, died on Wednesday, June 11, 2014.
Arrangements pending with Fry-Bartlett
Funeral Home of Tuscola.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2014, Temple, Bell Co., TX, Obituary
Published in Abilene Reporter-News on June
13, 2014
Charles Levi Blankenship passed away June 11, 2014, at a care facility in Temple, where he
had been a resident the last four years. He lived in Colorado City prior to
moving to Temple.
Funeral service will be at Lawn Baptist Church at 2:00 pm Saturday
with Price Mathieson officiating. Burial will be at Rogers Cemetery following
the funeral service.
Mr. Blankenship was born in Wewoka Oklahoma, the son of Aaron and Beatrice Adams
Blankenship He was 82 years
old. He was a member of the Lawn Baptist Church, Masonic Lodge, and the American
Legion.
Mr. Blankenship is survived by a daughter, Mary Beth Kindt, of Kalamazo, Michigan, and two brothers, Tex and his wife Jolene of Colorado City, and Alvis and his wife Beverly, of Lawn.
Mr. Blankenship was a veteran, having served in the United States
Air Force from 1953 to 1967. He was a pilot and had the rank of captain. He
left the Air Force due to a medical disability.
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Bexar
2014, San Antonio, Bexar Co., TX, Obituary
Published in Express-News on Apr. 1, 2014
Rozell Evans, 85, of San Antonio, TX, passed away March 29, 2014.
He was born in El Dorado, Kansas to the late Sam and Arva Eddins Evans.
He was with the U.S. Army during the Berlin Airlift. He retired
from Kelly Air Force Base as an air conditioning-refrigeration mechanic after
29 years of service. His favorite past time was to repair anything that needed
to be fixed and enjoying Spurs basketball. R. S. loved his church family at
Calvary Hills Baptist Church. Prior to moving to San Antonio, he was a member
of the Trinity Baptist Church in Pleasanton, TX. He was a loving husband,
father, grandfather and great-grandfather.
R. S. is survived by his wife of 41 years, Janice Carmack Evans;
sons, William (Donna) Surber, Martin (Martie) Surber, Michael (Teresa) Carmack,
Brian (Lisa) Carmack and Dr. Patrick (Lisa) Carmack; daughters, Leah Good and
Sherry Bermea; grandchildren, Justin (Haley) Blankenship, Evan
Surber, Lexi Surber, Brandon Frazier, Krystalyn Frazier, Anna Lewis, Whitney (Matt)
Babel, Gerald (Pamela) Hershman, Dr. John (Karrie) Hershman, Jonathan Carmack,
Meagan Carmack and Abigail Carmack; 14 great-grandchildren; siblings, Mayjorie
Evans and O.B. (Evelyn) Evans.
R.S. was preceded in death by his grandson, Christopher Carmack;
sons-in-law, Johnny Good and Gerald Hershman Sr.; siblings, Robert Lewis
(Betty) Evans, Leo (Betty) Evans, Naomi Evans and 2 infants, Irving and Ora
Evans.
A funeral service will be conducted at 12:30 P.M. Thursday, April
3, 2014 at The Calvary Hills Baptist Church, 910 W. Loop 1604 North, with Rev,
Randy Houston officiating. Interment will follow at Fort Sam Houston National
Cemetery with U.S. Army military honors.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2014, San Antonio, Bexar
Co., TX, Obituary
Kristina Lee McNabb Lawrence was born on September 13, 1948, in
Charlotte, North Carolina, to James F. McNabb and Eva Geraldine Wolff McNabb.
She passed away on August 22, 2014 in San Antonio, Texas, surrounded by loved
ones.
Her boundless energy, bravery, humor, strength, and love will be
deeply missed by both family and friends.
She is survived by her loving husband, John Lawrence, and her sisters Diane Blankenship, Mary Walker, and Sharon Kay McCurry. Her children include
daughter Sherry Wong and husband Sammy; daughter Stephanie Reyna and husband
Higinio; daughter Shannon Trevino and husband Albert; son Glen Allen; and son
Mark Allen and wife Jackie. She was 'MeMe' to her many grandchildren, which
include Aaron and Joshua Allen; Trevor and Peyton Wong; Brelyiah and Alex
Foley; Elena Reyna; Joshua Jimenez; Joslynn Trevino; Nick Miller; Tanya
Trevino; Cheyenne and Dakota Allen; and Morgan and Miranda Allen. She is also
survived by six great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.
A funeral service will be held at Sunset Chapel on Saturday, August
30 at 10 am with graveside service to follow.
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2015, San Antonio, Bexar Co., TX, Obituary
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, (GA) Date: March 19, 2015
Ethel Guffey Simpson, Mrs. Richard W. Simpson, III, of San Antonio,
TX, formerly of Charlotte, NC, passed away Thursday, March 12, 2015.
She had been living at the Air Force Village in San Antonio since
2006. Mrs. Simpson served as a Flight Nurse in WWII with the 806th Air
Evacuation Group, and took care of the wounded from the Normandy Invasion in
June of 1944. She was made a Captain by the time she left the Army Air Corps.
(See "Legends of World War II".) In the 80's, she was a nurse at
Sharon Towers Retirement Living Community in Charlotte.
Mrs. Simpson was preceded in death by her husband, Richard W.
"Dick" Simpson, III. He also served in WWII in the Army Air Corps and
became a Lieutenant Colonel. Mr. Simpson retired from GMAC in 1971.
She is survived by two sons, Richard W. Simpson, IV, and his wife,
Rita Parker Simpson, of Stone Mountain, GA, their children, Collins Simpson Foster (Chris), Richard W. Simpson, V
(Jaime), John Parker Simpson, and grandchildren, Avery Simpson, Tessa Simpson,
and Emerson Foster; and David Russell "Rusty" Simpson, and his wife,
Willa Murray Simpson, of Beaufort, SC, their children, Margaret
Simpson Blankenship (Allen), Jennifer Simpson Ruprecht (Russ), and Lindsey Simpson Wolansky
(Lee), and grandchildren, Russell "Bo"
Blankenship, Waylen Blankenship, and Russel "Rusty" Ruprecht.
Services with military honors will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday,
March 21st from the graveside in Sharon Memorial Park, 5400 Monroe Road in
Charlotte.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2015, San Antonio, Bexar Co., TX, Obituary
Published in Express-News on Apr. 2, 2015
Russell "Rusty" Glenn Vincent Sr. (February 28, 1954 -
March 29, 2015) entered into heaven to be with his precious Lord and savior,
surrounded by his loving family, at the age of 61. Rusty was born in San
Antonio to Russell and Jewel Vincent.
Rusty is survived by his wife of 20 years Rhonda Silkey; children, Jewel Walker (Jesse), Russell
Vincent Jr. (Bridget), Jeannie
Blankenship (Bobby Jr.), Randy Vincent (Christie), Jatanna Sanchez (Marcelino), Joshua,
and John Vincent; grandchildren, Jake, Andrew, Tyler, Kolby, Clay, Casey,
Cheyenne, Bobby III, Allison, Kaylee, Summer, Addison, Isiel, Lucy, and
Leilaunne; and many other loving family members.
He completed his Associates in Law Enforcement and enjoyed 25 years
of serving his communities with his best buds Robert Evan and Christopher
Garrett ending his career in 1999 with the Bexar County Sheriffs Department as
a deputy. He enjoyed fishing and watching wrestling and hanging out with his
children and grandbabies'.
He was preceded in death by his parents; father in law Johnny Cook;
and his ex-wife Etta Lehner.
Memorial Services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, April 3rd at
Southside Funeral Home.
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2015, San Antonio, Bexar Co., TX, Obituary
St. Joseph News-Press (MO) Date: May 29, 2015
Eugene Brandon Tex Blankenship, 93, formerly of St. Joseph, passed away May 26, 2015, in San
Antonio.
Graveside services will be held 10 a.m. Monday, June 1, 2015, at
Memorial Park Cemetery, St. Joseph.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Eugene Brandon Blankenship – b.18Apr1951 -
Saint Joseph, MO: https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:KPPM-8NM
Relatives: Claria M. Blankenship, Edna May
Blankenship Sr, Enda M. Blankenship, Gene Blankenship, Linda C. Blankenship, William Dale Blankenship.
2015, San Antonio, Bexar Co., TX, Obituary
http://www.tributes.com/obituary/show/Eugene-Brandon-Blankenship-102516713
Eugene Brandon
Blankenship, February 10, 1922 - May 26, 2015, Eugene was born on
February 10, 1922 and passed away on Tuesday, May 26, 2015.
Eugene was a
resident of Saint Joseph, Missouri at the time of his passing.
He was preceded
in death by his wife Clara.
Graveside
Services will be held 10:00 Am Monday, June 1, 2015 at Memorial Park Cemetery,
St. Joseph, MO. Visitation will be held Sunday, May 31, 2015 beginning at 1:00
PM at Heaton-Bowman-Smith & Sidenfaden Chapel. Family will receive friends
from 4:00 to 6:00 PM Sunday at our Chapel.
TX
Births; https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:V8CM-QHJ
Barbara Ann
Blankenship, 12Apr1949, El Paso, TX – D/o Eugene Brando Blankenship & Clara
Mae Gentzell
+2015, San Antonio, Bexar Co., TX, Obituary
published in the St. Joseph News-Press.
Eugene Brandon Tex Blankenship, 93, formerly of
St. Joseph, passed away May 26, 2015, in San Antonio. He was born on February
10, 1922, to Glen and Beatrice Blankenship, of Athens, Ala.
Tex served in the United States Army
during WWII in Germany. While still in the service, he married Clara Mae
Gentzell of St. Joseph in 1948. After leaving the Army, he moved his family to
St. Joseph. He was a member of the St. Joseph Fire Department from 1950 to
1981. He also worked part time for many years at St. Joseph Tent & Awning.
His retirement years were spent in San
Antonio, where he enjoyed his family and friends.
He was preceded in death by: his beloved wife,
Clara
Mae,
of 42 years; his parents; brother, John T. Blankenship (Louise); and sister, Mattie Lee McGough
(Wilford).
Surviving family includes: daughter,
Barbara Baber, of St.
Joseph; sons, Eugene Blankenship Jr., and William Dale Blankenship (Mary), of San
Antonio; grandson, Wayne Cunningham (Candi), of St. Joseph; granddaughter,
Ashley Pollard (Ray), of Kansas City, Mo.; and great-grandchildren, Jaxon and
Harper Pollard, of Kansas City,.
Graveside services will be held 10 a.m.
Monday, June 1, 2015, at Memorial Park Cemetery, St. Joseph.
2015, San Antonio, Bexar Co., TX, Obituary
Published in Express-News on Aug. 25, 2015
Michael Lee Gorhum, born February 10, 1968 in San Antonio, TX,
found peace in the arms of our Lord and Savior on August 20, 2015 at the age of
47.
He was a loving husband and father with an incredible sense of
humor, a warm smile and a contagious laugh. As a strong Christian man, his
faith was evident to his family and friends. Mike graduated from East Central
High School in 1986 where he proudly played for the Hornet Football Team. He
married his high school sweetheart, Darlene Michalek, in 1992. He continued his
education at San Antonio College earning an Associate's Degree in Criminal
Justice. From there he went on to earn a Bachelor of Science Degree in
Occupational Education from Wayland Baptist University and a Master's Degree in
Public Administration from City University. He was a longtime student of Kim's
Academy of Tae Kwon Do and recently attained his fifth degree black belt. His
daily routine included running, crossfit and weight training. He had a passion
for sports that kept him actively involved in his children's lives, coaching
many CYO teams over the years. Following in his father's footsteps, he joined
the San Antonio Police Department in 1989, serving the citizens admirably and
honorably for the next 25 years. Through diligence and commitment, he rose to
the rank of Captain. He shared his knowledge and experience teaching courses in
criminal justice, as an adjunct professor for San Antonio College and the
University of Incarnate Word.
He is survived by his wife of 23 years, and two children, Zachary
and Abigail. He also leaves behind his parents, Robert and Darlene (Crain)
Gorhum, Jackie and Kathy Blankenship,
Mary Lowery; and mother-in-law, Claudine Michalek. He was blessed to have
numerous siblings: brothers, John Gorhum, Robert Gorhum and wife Peggy, Alan Blankenship; sister, Anissa Ludwig; step-sister, Carin
Crain and husband David; step brother, Raymond Crain and wife Michelle; brother-in-law,
Glenn Michalek and wife Michele; sister-in-law, Sondra McNiel and husband Mark.
He also had numerous nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his father-in-law, August Michalek.
The family will receive friends from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m., Wednesday,
August 26, 2015, at Porter Loring Mortuary North.
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2015, San Antonio, Bexar Co., TX, Obituary
http://porterloring.tributes.com/obituary/show/Donald-Justin-Blankenship-103034237
Donald "Justin" Blankenship tragically left this life to be with God on Thursday, 19
November 2015. He was born in West Palm Beach, FL, 15 March 1954 to Donald and Beverly Blankenship.
Justin was a kind, gentle person with a sense of humor, a zest for
life, and above all he loved his family. Justin enlisted in the Air Force as a
computer specialist in 1976, where he met Sirie, his soulmate for the last 39
years. Together they had two wonderful sons who have grown to be marvelous men
both thriving in the IT industry. Timothy is a computer programmer and Jeffrey
is an IT Consultant. He was so proud of his boys along with their loving,
caring wives: Veronica and Tracey.
After the Air Force, Justin originally continued his career in the
IT industry as a IT VP with West Tele Services before
becoming the IT VP at Carenet Healthcare Services. Justin received both his
bachelor's degree and MBA in Information Technology from Capella University,
graduating Summa Cum Laude. Words from Justin's peers and co-workers; he was
truly an amazing person, always kind, supportive, and never pretentious in his
caring for everyone….my Mr. Congeniality.
His grandsons Jackson, Eli, and Xavier were the love of his life.
Justin loved to play with his grandsons, taught them to swim, and the zoo belonged
to him and the boys. Jackson explained that grandpa was now with God to Eli and
Eli asked "who will play with us while grandma fixes dinner and grandma
doesn't know how to work the remote control." Baby Xavier within the last
month said "grandpa" which made Justin cry with love, and someday he
will understand why his grandpa was such a wonderful person. The six chickens,
his garden, and Mr. Louie, our grayed chocolate lab, were his joyful chores in
life.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2015, San Antonio, Bexar Co., TX, Obituary
Published in Express-News on Nov. 29, 2015
Justin Blankenship,
age 61 [1954],
passed away on Thursday, 19 November 2015.
Justin is survived by his loving wife of 39 years, Dr.
Sirie Blankenship; children, Timothy Blankenship and wife, Veronica, and Jeffrey Blankenship and wife, Tracey; grandchildren, Jackson,
Eli and Xavier; sister, Kathy Blankenship, brothers,
James Blankenship and wife, Rebecca and John Blankenship and wife, Melanie.
Celebration of life, Friday, December 4, 2015, 1:00 p.m. Porter
Ioring north chapel
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Donald Justin Blankenship – b.15Mar1954 -
San Antonio, TX: https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:KPLS-3G6
Relatives - James Richard Blankenship,
Jeffrey M. Blankenship, Justin Blankenship, Rebecca K. Blankenship, Rebecca
Blankenship, Sirie Louise Blankenship, Suzanna Kay Ellington, Timothy C.
Blankenship.
2015, Somerset, Bexar
Co., TX, Obituary
Marie Blankenship
born, October 28, 1942 to Hugh and Gracie Cantrell in Cooper, Texas passed away
Monday, July 27, 2015 in Jourdanton,
[Atascosa Co.]
Texas at the age of 72 years.
Ms. Blankenship was preceded in death by her sister, Dollie Hoover.
She is survived by her daughter, Deborah Buckner; sons, Jim Captain
and Michael Brooks; sisters, Nettie Gilbert and Virginia Brabenec; brother, Jim
Cantrell; 3 grandchildren; 3 great-grandchildren; and 1 great-grandchild on the
way.
Funeral Services will be held at 10:00 a.m. at the Somerset Baptist
Church, 19961 Somerset Rd., Somerset, Texas and burial will follow at Bexar
Cemetery, Somerset, Texas.
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Bowie
2015, Maud, Bowie Co., TX, Obituary
Texarkana Gazette (TX) Date: January 14, 2015
Karen Marie Burton, 57, of Maud, Texas, died Wednesday, Jan. 7,
2015, in Texarkana. Mrs. Burton was
born Dec. 21, 1957, in Toledo, Ohio.
Survivors include her husband, Terry Burton of Maud; one son, Jaymi Blankenship of Longview, Texas; one step daughter, Terri Owens of Bloomington,
Ill.; one step son, Tommy Burton of Clinton, Ill.; one sister, Donna Hayes of
Washington, Ill.; and a number of grandchildren.
Memorial services will be 2 p.m. Saturday at Oakridge Missionary
Baptist Church.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2014, New Boston, Bowie Co., TX, Obituary
Texarkana Gazette (TX) - January 3, 2014
Shirley Arlene Brooks, 79, of New Boston died Wednesday, Jan. 1,
2014, at her home. Mrs. Brooks was born Sept. 3, 1934, in New London, Texas.
She was a homemaker, former secretary for the Bowie Baptist Association and
former pianist and member of First Baptist Church, New Boston.
Survivors include her husband, Frank Brooks of New Boston; two sons
and one daughter-in-law, Jay Brooks of Marshall, Texas, and David and Sharon
Brooks of Hallsville, Texas; one daughter
and son-in-law, Susan and Vince Blankenship
of Hallsville; one granddaughter, Kari Blankenship of Arlington, Texas; three grandsons, Matthew Brooks, Michael
Brooks and Cody Blankenship of Hallsville; and a number of other
relatives.
Services will be 10 a.m. Saturday at First Baptist Church with Dr.
Monty Pierce and Rick Rothwell officiating. Burial will be at a later date
under direction of Bates-Rolf Funeral Home.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2015, Texarkana, Bowie
Co., TX, Obituary
http://www.texarkanafuneralhome.com/?pagetype=obitlink&obit_id=1603344
Wanda Lee Hamilton Davis, age 90. of
Texarkana, Texas, died Tuesday, June 2, 2015 at her residence. Mrs. Davis was
born June 1, 1925 in Bowie County, Texas.
She was retired from Red River Army Depot, was a member of the
First Presbyterian Church and the Texarkana Country Club.
She was preceded in death by her husband, A. D. Dwight Davis.
She is survived by two nieces:
Patricia Blankenship and her husband, Floyd of Redwater, Texas, Tena Cryer of Fort
Payne, Alabama; one great nephew: James Bryant of Dallas, Texas and a number of
other relatives.
Graveside services will be held at 11:00 A.M. Thursday at Hillcrest
Memorial Park. Entombment is under the direction of Texarkana Funeral Home,
Texas.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Brazoria
2015, Alvin, Brazoria Co., TX, Obituary
The Galveston County Daily News, (TX) Date: April 9, 2015
Thomas Ray Linton, Jr. born September 16, 1959 and resident of
Alvin, Texas rose to his occasion on March 30, 2015 to begin a new journey. Tom
will continue to impact and enrich our lives, one who will never be forgotten.
A spectacular husband, son, brother, uncle, and friend.
Tom is preceded in death by his mother Mary Phyllis Linton, sister, Theresa Blankenship, mother-in-law Wynona Thorp, and brothers-in-law Ricky Thorp and
Donald "Biggie" Thorp.
He is survived by his loving wife of twenty years Jessica E.
Linton, father Thomas Ray Linton, Sr., loving brothers Charles
"Chuck" Linton and Theodore "Ted" Linton and wife Cheri.
Also sorely missed by father-in-law Jerry Thorp, sister-in-law Diane Marceaux
and husband Pookie, brothers-in-law Ronald Thorp and wife Julie and Jerry
"Junior" Thorp, and by numerous nieces and
nephews.
Tom graduated from La Marque High School in 1977 and from the
Firefighter Certification Academy in 1982. He was awarded the LMVFD Top
Volunteer of 1981 with 128 alarms and again in 1982 with 106 alarms. He had
extensive experience in fast-track project completions and possessed the
talents and expertise to provide quality workmanship on all of his projects.
His traveled across the globe building structures for communities here in
Texas, in Utah, California, Indiana, etc. Employed with The Evans American
Corporation, he was leader on projects of catastrophic nature such as
hurricanes in the US Virgin Islands. He was a proud employee and an extended
family member of Tellepsen Builders for 15 years. He was lead senior project
manager on such projects as Lakewood Church, Texas Children's Hospital West
Campus, La Porte ISD Stadium Improvements, Sugar Creek Baptist Church, and The
University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston Infrastructure Ike Recovery
project to which he twice received the Gold Step Award for demonstrating leadership
in safety excellence. Tom also is the recipient for the Motivator
Award--"If God put Tom in charge of pregnancy, women would deliver in
three months" as stated by Peine Engineering Company.
He leaves a legacy for being known to solve anything and there was
nothing he could not conquer. Just ask Tom and no doubt he'll have an answer
that does the trick. He's your all-around grand, thoughtful, amazing,
intelligent man one who will be remembered for his greatness. He was a master
of building or repairing anything, enjoyed camping, hunting, fishing, boating,
golfing, going to the rodeo, or creating master wood work pieces. He loved
cooking his ribs on his dilapidated BBQ pit while hosting many "Barn
Parties" with family and friends for The Houston Texans and The Dallas
Cowboy football games, Nascar Racing, and baseball. He was a lifetime member of
the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo, as well as the National Rifle
Association.
A Memorial Service will be at James Crowder Funeral Home, La
Marque, Texas at 3:00pm with Pastor Jack Ewing officiating.
My love, my husband, my soul mate, my best friend, my everything! Until we meet again….
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2014, Oyster Creek, Brazoria Co., TX, Obituary
The Brazosport Facts, (Clute, TX) Date: September 3, 2014
Harvey Conway Weathers , of Oyster Creek,
formerly of Angleton and Brazoria, passed away Monday, September 1, 2014, at
the age of 94. He was born January 11, 1920, in Maysfield, Texas.
Harvey served in the Army during WWII. After serving his country,
he returned to Milam County where he met and married Billie Louise Davidson in
1946. He was a carpenter by trade and used his tools and his generosity to help
anyone he could. He and Billie had two sons together and a son from Billie's previous
marriage. After Billie's death in 1980, he married
Beulah Blankenship and they traveled the country enjoying the
company of their many RVing friends. After Beulah's death in 2012 and his
health was in steady decline, he required assistance
with his daily life. The family was blessed by his special friend, Shauntae
Johnston, who was beyond measure in devotion and diligence in keeping "Mr.
Harvey" comfortable and happy for the rest of his life.
He is survived by his sons, Joe Bill Weathers (Cindy) , of Brazoria, Harvey Weathers (Rhondi) , of Austin and
Ronald Gaston , of Sweeny; grandchildren, Kynzi Windsor (Justin), Jeremy
Weathers (Kara), Karen and Tricia Weathers; great-grandchildren, Davis and
Gunner Windsor, Jonah and Riley Weathers. He leaves behind many friends and
extended family to cherish his memory who knew him by many names.
Graveside services will be held at 10:30 a.m., Thursday, September
4, 2014, at Pebblegrove Cemetery in Maysfield, Texas.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Brazos
2015, Bryan, Brazos
Co., TX Obituary
Mildred Richter Hendrix, 81, passed away peacefully Saturday
morning, October 31st at her home in Bryan. She was born May 27, 1934 the
daughter of Ben and Hannah (Kemper) Richter in Brenham.
Funeral services will be held 10:00 am
Friday, November 6th at Our Saviour's Lutheran Church in College Station. A
graveside service will be held 3:00 pm at Prairie Lea Cemetery in Brenham.
Mildred was baptized and confirmed at Salem Lutheran Church, growing
up on the family farm just minutes down the road. Mildred graduated from
Brenham High School in 1953 and worked at a local jewelry store in downtown
Brenham. She married Carol Henry Hendrix upon Carol's return from US Navy
service on October 14, 1956 at Salem Lutheran Church in Brenham. They soon
moved to Bryan where Carol took a job with the Texas Highway Department and
began their family. They celebrated together 45 years of marriage in 2001.
Mildred and Carol were long time members of Our Saviour's Lutheran
Church in College Station, where she was actively involved in the Miriam
Women's Circle, and served on various church committees including stewardship
and treasury committees and will be remembered for making the best tea for
church events. Until her recent illness in December 2014, Mildred coordinated
the distribution of the church's email prayer chain, from her home computer.
Mildred was very involved in the PTA of Ben Milam Elementary School
in Bryan, Texas, where all her children attended. She retired in 1994 with
Bryan ISD after 17 years of service as a local coordinator of the free and
reduced lunch program at Ben Milam, and worked in the district offices. Mildred
was a voting precinct chairman, Precinct 14 of Brazos County, coordinating yearly
elections. She was recognized for 10 years of service to the Brazos County
Democratic Party Executive Committee. Mildred and Carol had a passion for
community service and volunteered their retirement time to the Brazos Food
Pantry, which Mildred continued to volunteer after Carol's passing in 2002.
Mildred continued to live independently for 12 years until mid December 2014.
She resided at St. Joseph Manor working to rehabilitate a broken ankle for six
months, and had moved into her apartment home at assisted living at Broadmoor
Place in Bryan. She spent quality time with her children and grandchildren
along with community and life long friends. Mildred was a strong woman of faith
and humility that kept her spirits high throughout her medical journey in 2015.
Mildred claimed to live just one day at a time, and will be remembered for her
strength and the love and dedication she had for her grandchildren.
Mildred enjoyed RV camping with Carol, traveling to Thousand Trails campsites throughout the state. Mildred
loved watching sports, and was an avid Texas Rangers baseball fan, and Dallas
Cowboys football fanatic. Mildred could carry on an in-depth conversation
concerning team rosters and game results with anyone that enjoyed it as well.
In efforts for Mildred to be able to communicate to her family and
friends while living without easy access to her home computer, she adapted to
texting and communicating with her smartphone. Caregivers and medical staff,
along with friends and family, were impressed with her texting skills and how
easily she embraced modern technology at 81 years old.
Mildred is preceded in death by her parents, Ben and Hannah
Richter; husband, Carol Henry Hendrix; and her brothers, Ben Richter, Jr., and
Walter Richter.
She leaves to cherish in her memory her sons David Hendrix of
Missouri City, Glen Hendrix of Sugar Land; daughter
Cheri Hendrix Blankenship and husband
Dean of Missouri City; grandchildren, Chloe
Grace Blankenship, Alec Dean
Blankenship, and Breck Ann Blankenship; sister-in-law Dorothy Richter of
Richmond; nieces Ann Reed and Gail Terry; nephew Paul Richter.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Brown
2014, Brownwood, Brown Co., TX, Obituary
San Angelo Standard-Times (TX) - February 6, 2014
Jimmy Don Fulcher, 58, of Brownwood, died Wednesday, Feb. 5, 2014,
at his residence.
Memorial service is at 2 p.m. Saturday in Heartland Funeral Home
chapel.
Survivors include his sons, Gary Fulcher and Stephen Fulcher; brothers Tommy
Fulcher, Lynn Fulcher, Billy Fulcher, Jow Fulcher and Michael Blankenship; and sister Barbara Lorah.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2014, Brownwood, Brown Co.,
TX, Obituary
Olene Falkner age 93, of Brownwood, went to be with the Lord her
Heavenly Father, on March 22, 2014 at her home. Olene was surrounded by her
family and friends when she passed. Born on September 11, 1920, in Dressy,
Texas.
She married Daniel H.
Falkner in Pioneer, Texas on December 7th 1940. Olene was a homemaker, and she
was a member of The Worship Center of Brownwood, Texas.
Olene is preceded in death by her parents; her husband Daniel, granddaughter Rhonda Blankinship; four sisters, Gladys Smith, Virgie Baugh,
Minnie Fore, and Fay Fleming. Two brothers; Charles and
Vernon Dillard; and one son-in-law, W. O. Anderson.
Olene is survived by her four daughters, Earlene Justice and
husband James, Verda Anderson, Rita Buris and husband Kenneth, Jean Kellar and
husband Danny and one sister, Oleta Pinkston and husband W. C..
Nine grandchildren, eighteen great grand-children, and five
great-great- grandchildren.
Funeral Services for Olene are scheduled for 2:00 PM, on Wednesday,
March 26th, at Davis-Morris Funeral Home, 800 Center Avenue. Brownwood. Burial to follow at Cross Plains Cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Burleson
+2015, Cooks Point, Burleson Co., TX, Obituary
Abilene Reporter-News (TX) - November 14, 2015
Funeral services for Mauri Christen Blankenship, 56, of Cooks Point are set for 2:00 p.m., Saturday, November 14,
2015 at the First Baptist Church in Caldwell, with Rev. Steve Johnson
officiating. Interment will follow at Masonic Cemetery.
Mrs. Blankenship died at her home near Cooks Point surrounded by
her family on November 12, 2015. Mauri was born September 2, 1959 to James
Marcus Anderson and Glyndon (McElreath) Anderson in Abilene, Texas.
She married Nick Blankenship on August 14, 1982. Mauri was a member of
the First Baptist Church of Caldwell and also the Sisters in Christ Sunday
School Class.
Mauri is survived by her husband,
Nick Blankenship of Caldwell; her mother Glyndon Anderson; son and daughter-in-law, David Adam and Chelsie
Blankenship; daughters, Machelle Corley, Brandy Jo
Blankenship; brother and
sister-in-law, Chad and Cindy Anderson; sister and brother-in-law, Connie and
Joe Vara; grandchildren, Chelsea
Corley, Paisley Nicole Corley, Zaden
Journey Blankenship, Megan
Garza, Cullen Garza; and great grandson, Nathan Lane Corley.
She was preceded in death by her father, James Marcus Anderson; and
son, James Andrew Blankenship.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Burnet
+2014, Marble Falls, Burnet Co., TX, Obituary
Lubbock Avalanche-Journal (TX) - October 6, 2014
A Korean War veteran died in a weekend car crash a day after
returning to Lubbock from the "trip of a lifetime." O. C. "Bo" Blankenship Jr. died in a crash Saturday on U.S. 84 near
Snyder after participating in the South Plains Honor Flight to Washington, D.C.,
said Lou Ortiz, chairman of the Texas South Plains Honor Flight.
Blankenship, 83,
was a Plainview resident before he recently moved to Marble Falls in the Texas
Hill Country. It was not clear what prompted the crash, as DPS officials had
little information about the incident by Monday. Blankenship
was among 90 South Plains-area veterans who traveled to the nation's capital as
part of the three-day trip. The honor flight returned to Lubbock on Friday
evening, and Blankenship stayed overnight in Plainview before
heading back to Marble Falls on Saturday, Ortiz said. "This just shows
that time grows short," Ortiz said.
He recalled 92-year old G.E. Doug Douglass of Plainview died two
days after returning from the 2012 South Plains Honor Flight. "They're in
their 80s and 90s and, at that age, our veterans are dying every day,"
Ortiz said. "It's important that we get these veterans there as quickly as
we can.
"Blankenship, who signed up for the honor flight, had a
great time on the trip, Ortiz said. "He thought
it was the trip of a lifetime," he said. "He told us he really
enjoyed it." Amy Parks, an honor flight volunteer who served as Blankenship 's guardian during the trip, recalled Blankenship 's excitement during the honor flight, which included a visit
to the Korean War Veterans Memorial among other sights and a brief visit with
U.S. Rep. Randy Neugebauer, R-Lubbock. She remembered he had a "big
smile" on his face as he and other veterans were greeted in the Baltimore
airport. "He was just very appreciative, like all of the veterans were, to
be able to go on this trip," she said.
Funeral services are set for 10 a.m. Thursday at Bartley Funeral
Home at 1200 S. Interstate 27 in Plainview, with his burial following at
Plainview Memorial Park, said Thad Bartley, the funeral home's owner.
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From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Calhoun
2015, Port Lavaca, Calhoun Co., TX, Obituary
Jennifer E. Hodgkinson, 35, of Port Lavaca passed away May 2, 2015.
She was born June 14, 1979 in San Antonio, Texas to Mary Blankenship and the late Jeff Perkins, and later
adopted by the late Donovan Donnelly. She worked at Hatch Bend Country Club.
She is survived by her husband, Ryan Hodgkinson; daughter, Courtney
Hodgkinson and son, Gaven Hodgkinson all of Port Lavaca; mother and step-father, Mary and Dale
Blankenship of San Antonio;
brothers Jason Hatcher of Fort Worth Texas, Donnie Pucik of Arkansas, and step
sister Ashley Pollard of Missouri.
Funeral Services will be Friday, May 8, 2015 at 10 a.m. at Alamo
Heights Baptist Church with Rev. J.V. Helms officiating. Burial will follow in
the Port Lavaca Cemetery. Pallbearers are Aaron Vasquez, Jason Brumsfield,
Larry Hechler, Jason Hatcher, Henry Creager and James Claxton.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Cameron
+2015, Bay View, Cameron Co., TX, Memorial
Oren Blankenship - May
20, 1920 - September 29, 2015
Forest Park East Funeral Home | Forest Park East Cemetery, 21620
Gulf Fwy, Webster, TX 77598
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2015, Bay View, Cameron Co., TX, Memorial
Oren Blankenship of Bay View,
Texas was born May 20, 1920 in Joplin, Missouri. He left his abundant life on
this earth on September 29, 2015 to join his departed wife of 53 years, Doris Hart
Blankenship; his wife Vikki; brother Jack; mother Elsie; and father
Ralph.
He is survived by his current wife of 8
years, Wilma Lou; sons Sam of Terrell, Texas and Dan of Shoreacres,
Texas; granddaughter Shay and husband Greg of Forney, Texas; grandson Pat and
wife Janice of Florida; four great granddaughters; and numerous nieces, nephews,
and cousins.
Oren was raised in and around Wichita
Falls, Texas while graduating from Wichita Falls Senior High in 1938. He
graduated from Midwestern University in 1948. He was a Navy veteran of the
Pacific in WWII and the Korean conflict. He served 25 years at numerous
training positions at Sheppard AF Base retiring in 1978.
Oren was a 75 year member of Faith
Masonic Lodge 1058, a 50 year member of Elks Lodge 1105 where he served as
Exalted Ruler in 1975-1976 and where he remains a member till this day, all in
Wichita Falls. He was a scout and scout leader 1932-1985, a member of the Boys
and Girls Club and alumni from 1933 to present, YMCA Board member, a member of
Hope Chapter Order of DeMolay from 1936-1941 and chapter adviser (Dad) for
numerous years and he helped found the Red River Chapter. He is currently a
member of the local Lions Club, American Legion, VFW Post 8566, Fraternal Order
of Eagles Aerie 3199, and associate member of Clear Lake Elks Lodge 2322. He
was also elected Chamber of Commerce and Lions Club citizen of the year
2005-2006.
The family will receive visitors
Saturday, October 03, 2015 from 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Forest Park East
Funeral Home in Webster, Texas. The Celebration of Oren's Life will begin at
12:30 p.m. with interment to immediately follow at Forest Park East Cemetery.
2015, Brownsville, Cameron
Co., TX, Obituary
Published in Brownsville Herald on Sept. 27,
2015
Barbara Lynn Staves was born Oct. 26, 1958 in Corpus Christi Texas.
She is preceded in death by her father Carl Staves.
Survived by her son Cy Blankinship of Dallas, her mother Mary Staves of Brownsville, her
brother Carl Staves and his wife Laura of Georgetown, their children and her
beloved dog Greta Blue.
She was raised in Brownsville and graduated from Pace High School
in 1977. Barbara was a tireless champion for animals of all kind. She worked
with many rescue groups over the years to find homes for dogs she had
personally rescued. There are many happy dogs living a great life due to her
kind heart and efforts for the homeless dogs on the street. Barbara was someone
who lived life fully and is remembered by her big laugh and hearty zest for
life. She was a true friend to many and will be very missed by those in her life.
She was an inspiration to live life fully and to be true to yourself. She was
strong and independent and a bright light in this world. There will be no
replacing Barbara Staves. She is now dancing in heaven sharing that one of a
kind laugh.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Camp
2014, Pittsburg, Camp Co., TX, Obituary
http://www.ermansmithfuneralhome.net/obituaries.html
Graveside services for J. R. Blankenship
of Pittsburg will be held
2:00 P.M. Saturday, January 25, 2014 at Ebenezer Cemetery Camp
County.
He is survived by his wife:
Amber Blankenship of Pittsburg, Tx children: Joseph Ross Pickle- Pittsburg, Tx; Jason Ross Blankenship- Pittsburg, Tx; Bradley
Smith- Pittsburg, Texas; Jace
Ross Blankenship- Pittsburg,
Tx; June Rain Blankenship- Pittsburg, Tx; Parents: Johnny & Vivian Blankenship
of Pittsburg, Tx
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Cass
2015, Atlanta, Cass Co., TX, Obituary
Texarkana Gazette (TX) Date: March 6, 2015
Lucille Warren- Blankenship, 94, of Atlanta died Wednesday, March 4, 2015, in a local nursing
home. Mrs. Warren- Blankenship was born May 6, 1920, in Cass County, Texas. She
was employed in retail sales and a member of Order of the Eastern Star and
First United Methodist Church, Atlanta.
She was preceded in death by two husbands, Phillip Warren and Leonard Blankenship.
Survivors include one son and daughter-in-law, Joe and Rosemary
Warren of Texarkana; one daughter, Elizabeth Hurdle of Atlanta; one brother,
Willard Smith of Atlanta, Texas; one sister, Peggy Lummus of Atlanta; four
grandchildren, Joe Lloyd Hurdle and Mary Beth Sowell of Atlanta, Todd Warren of
Mobile, Ala., and Eric Warren of Texarkana; three step children, six
great-grandchildren; and a number of other relatives.
Services will be 11 a.m. Saturday at Hanner Funeral Service with
Todd Warren officiating. Burial will be in Pinecrest Cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2015, Avinger, Cass
Co., TX, Death
http://www.tributes.com/obituary/show/Helen-Cole-Blankenship-103146020
Mrs. Helen Cole Blankenship - November 5, 1957 - December 29, 2015 - Avinger, Texas
Mrs. Blankenship was born November 5, 1957 in Los Angeles,
California, to Richard Francis and Lois Evelyn Dunn Cole, and passed away
December 29, 2015 in Avinger, Texas.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2014, Hughes Springs, Cass Co., TX, Obituary
Texarkana Gazette (TX) - August 9, 2014
Bill Greer, 84, of Hughes Springs died Thursday, Aug. 7, 2014. Mr.
Green was born Dec. 23, 1929. He was a retired minister.
He was preceded in death by one son, Robert Greer.
Survivors include his wife, Zelma Greer of Hughes Springs; one
daughter, Susan Greer of Hughes Springs; and two sisters-in-law, Anna
Blankenship of Lone Star,
Texas, and Jamie Taylor of Hughes Springs.
Graveside services will be 4 p.m. today at Woodlawn Memorial Park.
Burial will be under direction of Reeder-Davis Funeral Home.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2015, McLeod, Cass Co., TX, Obituary
Atlanta Citizens Journal (TX) Date: June 28, 2015
Edward "Ed" Patch, 85, of McLeod, passed away Sunday,
June 21, 2015. He was born Nov. 11, 1929, in Williston, ND. to
Charles and Madge Patch.
He was raised in North Dakota, but lived most of his life in
Alaska. He had lived in the McLeod area for the past 12 years and was a member
of the McLeod Church of Christ. He served his country in the U.S. Navy as a
Seabee. He worked as a mechanic and a home builder. He loved to build things,
furniture, toys and houses; loved to farm and always had a good garden; and he
loved to be out in nature and he loved to fish as well.
He was preceded in death by his parents; and his brothers, Charles
and Marvin Patch.
He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Barbara Patch; his four
children, Lindy Snider of Hooks, Danny Patch of Stockton, Calif., Kelly
Campbell and husband Bill of Pittsburg and Trey Patch of McLeod; his sister, Marion Blankenship; his brothers, Dwight Patch and Walter "Bud" Patch; his
sister-in-law, Erma Jean Scott and husband Bill; 25 grandchildren and
great-grand-children; and numerous other relatives.
Pallbearers will be Danny O'Dell, Junior Comstock, Jackie
Alexander, Brandon Snider, Robert Wall and Russell Lutes.
Graveside services were at 10 a.m. Wednesday, June 24, at Walton
Cemetery in McLeod with Bro. Dale Alexander and Bro. Johnnie Pistole
officiating under the direction of Gorsulowsky Funeral Home.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Marion Blankenship – poss wife of Clifford
Jamal Blankenship
Coleman
2014, Santa Anna, Coleman Co., TX, Obituary
Mark Lee McKenzie- Born: September 01, 1975; Died: December 02,
2014
Mark McKenzie, 39, of Santa Anna, died Tuesday, December 2, 2014 at
his residence. Mark was born September 1, 1975, in Atlanta, Georgia to David
McKenzie and Jurita Benge McKenzie.
A memorial service will be 10:00 a.m. Friday, December 5, 2014 at
Stevens Funeral Home Chapel, 400 West Pecan Street, Coleman.
He attended school in Atlanta and in Santa Anna. He lived in
several states before returning to Santa Anna in 2001. He worked as a cashier
at Allsup’s in Santa Anna and was attending the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s
Witness.
Survivors include his sister, Marina Benge of Lubbock; grandmother, Margie Blankenship of Atlanta, Georgia; two aunts, Betty Sue
Gandy and Victoria Benge, both of Atlanta, Georgia and his step-father, Timothy
Benge of Lubbock.
His mother preceded him in death.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Collin
+2014, Plano, Collin Co., TX, Obituary
Janice Kay (Norton) Lawrence, age 64 of Plano, Texas passed away on
Tuesday afternoon, July 15, 2014 in Plano. Jan was born on August 1, 1949 in
Hartford Illinois, daughter of John and Beulah (Blankenship) Norton.
She married Terry Lawrence on October 28, 1967 in Hartford,
Illinois. He survives in Plano. Also surviving is Jan's son: Shannon Lawrence
and his wife Jennifer of Melissa; her daughter Shea Martin and her husband Mike
of Allen; her grandsons: Jacob, Matthew, and John Michael Jr. and her
granddaughters: Sunny and Amelia. Numerous other extended family members also
survive.
She was preceded in death by her parents: John and Beulah Norton,
and her brother: John Norton.
Jan was a 1967 graduate of East Alton-Woodriver High School in
Illinois. She was Director of Accounting services for 31 years at Plano
Emergency Medical Associates which later became Questcare Partners. She and
Terry were charter members of the Custer Road United Methodist Church in Plano.
She greatly enjoyed antiquing and watching Dallas Cowboys football.
She played softball and volleyball in several co-ed leagues over the years. She
also enjoyed playing racquetball and watching tennis & golf on TV. She
loved to stop at estate sales to buy merchandise to sell in her antique shop in
downtown Plano.
A memorial service and celebration of life for Jan will be held on
Saturday, July 19, 2014 at 3:00 PM at the First United Methodist Church of
Plano, located at 3160 East Spring Creek Parkway, Plano, TX 75074.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2015, Plano, Collin Co., TX, Obituary
Published in Dallas Morning News on May 10,
2015
William Baxter Bill Brown, Jr., was born December 25, 1949 in
Beaumont, Texas to William Sr. and Dorothy Southerland Brown. Bill passed away
on May 8, 2015, where he went to be with his Lord and Savior Friday afternoon
surrounded by his loving family.
He married Anne Holt Stinson on May 29, 1971. They have two
children, William Baxter Brown, III and Emily Brown Haddock and four
grandchildren. They resided in Plano, Texas, for the last 44 years.
He was previously employed with Wilson Engraving for 28 years;
Xerox Corporation for 2 years; and Vision Graphics in Salt Lake City, Utah, for
the last 121/2 years.
As those who knew him will attest, he was very passionate in all
his endeavors and, above all, truly enjoyed the many personal connections he
made over the years that developed into strong, lasting friendships. Bill was a
family man who enjoyed getting outdoors and the camaraderie developed while
hunting, fishing, and golfing. He was a wonderful husband, the greatest father
and teacher, and a larger-than-life "Papa" to four grandchildren
excited to visit him as often as possible. He had quite an infectious
personality, marked by his smile and good humor that will be greatly missed by
all those who have been blessed to know him.
He will be forever remembered with love by his wife, children, and
grandchildren, as well as his siblings
Sherilyn Lee Hall, Robert Kent Brown, and Barbara Eileen Blankenship.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, May 13th, at 10am at
Prestonwood Baptist Church, located at 6801 W Park Blvd, Plano, TX, 75093.
Viewing will be Tuesday, May 12th, from 6-8pm at Restland Cemetery at 13005
Greenville Ave, Dallas, TX, 75243.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2015, Plano, Collin Co., TX, Obituary
http://www.calvertfuneralhome.com/obituaries/Thomasine-Blankenship/#!/Obituary
Mrs. Thomasine Miller Blankenship, 87, passed away on August 15, 2015, at Texas Health Presbyterian
Hospital in Plano, TX. Mrs. Thomasine was born November 2, 1927, in West Point
the daughter of the late Thomas Benjamin and Ethel Marvin Erwin Miller, Jr.
She graduated from West Point High School. While at West Point High
School, she was a Basketball Star that was named to the All Little Ten. She was
also crowned Miss West Point High School and was a cheerleader. After
graduation from West Point High School, she attended Stephens College in
Columbia, Missouri. She was raised in First United Methodist Church in West
Point and was later a Charter member of St. Luke United Methodist Church in
Tupelo. She was a homemaker and loved playing golf. In her later years and
after moving from West Point to Plano, Texas, she enjoyed communicating and
reuniting with her family and friends through Facebook.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her
Brother Benjamin Erwin Miller.
Funeral services will be Tuesday, August 18, 2015, at 11:00 A.M.
from Calvert Funeral Home Chapel with the Reverend Jeff Shannon officiating.
Burial will follow in Greenwood Cemetery in West Point. Pallbearers will be Brian Mazzei, Steve Cork, Cade Cork, Benjamin
Ross, J. J. Blankenship, Glen Blankenship,
and James Wiggington.
Survivors include her daughter,
Pam Minx of Plano, TX; her son, Jimmy Blankenship (Regina) of Amory; Four Grandchildren:
Angela Mazzei (Brian) of Allen, TX, James Wiggington of Plano, TX, J. J. Blankenship (Macy) of Lampasas, TX, and Glen Blankenship (Teresa) of Gordon, TX; Four Great Grandchildren; Bree Mazzei, Cora
Wiggington, Haley Alda Wiggington, and Kirby Blankenship;
her Sister, Ann Ross (Jim) of West Point and her Special Canine Companion:
Babette.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Comal
2014, New Braunfels, Comal Co., TX, Death
Edward Blankenship:
December 4, 1967 - June 11, 2014
Arrangements under the direction of Zoeller
Funeral Home, New Braunfels, TX.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Comanche
+2014, Comanche, Comanche Co., TX, Obituary
Brownwood Bulletin (TX) Date: December 26, 2014
Graveside services for Helen Marie Edinburgh, 85, will be held at 2
p.m. Monday, Dec. 29, 2014, at Siloam Cemetery in Comanche County, with Rev.
Zachary Harrel officiating. Comanche Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Family will receive friends from 8 a.m. until noon Monday at the funeral home.
She was born April 30, 1929, in Fort Worth, to Robert Dee and Geraldine (Blankenship) Gifford. On June
23, 1936, she was united in marriage to James Roy Edinburgh in Gustine. She
worked for 20 years as a registered nurse and California. She was a Baptist.
She is survived by three grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren;
and one brother.
She was preceded in by her husband; her daughter, Judy Marie
Edinburgh; one grandchild; one sister; and two brothers.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
1930 Census, Fort Worth, Tarrant Co., TX,
Gifford, Robert 28, M, TX, Head,
Gifford, Geraldine 20, F, TX, Wife,
Gifford, Helen M. 03, F, TX, Dau,
Gifford, Louis F. 05, F, TX, Dau,
https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:HVKS-R3Z
1940 Census,
Ward 11, Fort Worth, Precinct 1, Tarrant Co., TX,
Gifford, Robert 38, M, TX, Head,
Gifford,
Gearldine 29, F, TX, Wife,
Gifford, Helen 10, F, TX, Dau,
Gifford, Robert 08, M, TX, Son,
Gifford, Royce 04, M, OK, Son,
https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:K47X-NJV
Cooke
2014, Gainesville, Cooke Co., TX, Obituary
Published in The Herald Democrat on Nov. 24,
2014
Graveside services for Kenneth Horace Sanders, 74, will be held on
Tuesday at 2 p.m. at Oakland Cemetery, Madill, Oklahoma with Rev. Doyle
Henderson officiating. All service arrangements are under the direction of
Meador Funeral Home in Whitesboro, Texas.
He died on Sunday, November 23, 2014 at the River Valley Health and
Rehab Center in Gainesville, Texas.
He is survived by his wife, Debra Sanders, of Madill; sons: Jeff
Sanders of Gainesville; Kenny Sanders of Tennessee; daughters: Nancy Smith of Gainesville; Pam Blankenship of Whitesboro; Janie Adams of Whitesboro;
Belinda Bilder of Copperas Cove; brother, Jimmy Dale Sanders of Mountain View;
Ark.; and eight grandchildren.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Dallam
2014, Dalhart, Dallam Co.,
TX, Obituary
Sweetwater Reporter (TX) - January 6, 2014
Anna Lee Pattillo, age 82, of Dalhart, Texas (former resident of
San Angelo, Colorado City, Hamlin and Sweetwater), passed away Thursday, Jan.
2, 2014, in an Amarillo hospital [Potter
Co., TX].
Graveside services will be held at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2014,
at Sweetwater Cemetery with Rev. Clay Jacobson officiating. Burial will follow.
Anna Lee was born on March 8, 1931, in Sweetwater, Texas to Ray and
Annie (McDonald) Richard. She married William Pattillo in 1950 in Liberty,
Texas. She worked as a bookkeeper at Subeam Supermarket while going to business
school and then worked many years as a secretary, receptionist and bookkeeper
for her husband in his chiropractic business in Hamlin, and San Angelo. She was
a faithful member of her church. She had a church membership in First Baptist
Church in Dalhart, Hillcrest Baptist Church in San Angelo, Immanuel Baptist
Church in San Angelo and First Baptist Church in Colorado City. She was a
dedicated Sunday school teacher who taught most of her adult life to all ages.
She loved her Lord and was a faithful servant. She loved to listen to all
music, especially the Gaithers, enjoyed holiday celebrations with her beloved
family, reading, doing crossword puzzles and watching birds, especially
redbirds. In her younger years, she participated in her community in several
clubs and organizations.
She delighted in children and loved to talk with them. In fact,
Anna Lee and "Dr. Pat" kept several foster children for Buckner
Baptist Children's Home in Lubbock for several years. Anna Lee loved people and
made friends easily and quickly everywhere she went, always showing genuine
interest in their personal stories and offering a good listening ear.
She is survived by two daughters, Patty Ann Smith and husband
Dwayne of Dalhart, Texas and Karen Dean and husband Max of Odessa, Texas; three
grandchildren, Jessica Watts and
husband Shiloh of Dalhart, Texas, Jonathan Dean and wife Patti of Odessa, Texas
and Jeannie Blankinship and husband
Todd of Odessa, Texas; five great-grandchildren, Jadon Watts, Jaxon
Watts, Jon Dean, Emily
Blankinship and Toby Blankinship ; sister-in-law, Maxine Blanton of
Liberty, Texas; a foster daughter, Kim Murphy and husband Larry of Cypress, Texas
and T. J. Harrell of San Angelo, who loved and cared for her as a son would
have; and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and many friends who loved her
dearly.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Ray and Annie Richard;
and husband, Dr. William A. Pattillo.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Dallas
+2014, Dallas, Dallas Co., TX, Obituary
Published in Dallas Morning News from Sept. 5
to Sept. 6, 2014 -
Wilma Lorene Crouch, Of Dallas, Texas, born July 12, 1926 in
Cooper, Texas, the daughter of William Koss and Josie Edna (Williams) Blankenship.
Wilma went to be with the Lord August 31, 2014 surrounded by loving family.
She left Cooper and moved to Dallas at the age of 18. She had a joy
for living and was a devoted loving wife and a precious and wonderful mother.
She will be deeply missed.
Wilma is preceded in death by her loving husband, John H. Crouch; 3
brothers (Lewis, R. D. & Travis).
She is dearly missed by her 5 children, Ronald, Carol, Alan, Sherry
and Patricia.
Funeral service will be held on Saturday, September 6, 2014 at
10:00 AM at The Wildwood Chapel at Restland Memorial Park, 13005 Greenville
Avenue, Dallas, TX 75238. Burial following at the Garden of
Memories.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2014, Dallas, Dallas Co.,
TX, Obituary
Published in Dallas Morning News on Nov. 26,
2014
Brady R. Justice, Jr., passed away on
Sunday, November 23rd at Texas Health Presbyterian Dallas. He was surrounded by his loving family at
the time of death. Brady had been a resident of Indianapolis, Indiana, since
March 1965. He was born to the late Brady and Kate Justice in Albertville,
Alabama on December 26, 1930.
He was preceded in death by his daughter, Kathy.
Survivors include his wife, Sandra, sons David (Vicki), Mike and daughter Lori Blankenship (David). He is survived by seven grandchildren
and eight great grandchildren.
A Memorial Service will be held Wednesday, November 26th at 1:00
P.M. at Northway Christian Church, 7202 W. Northwest Hwy., Dallas, TX.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2015, Dallas, Dallas Co., TX, Death
Cooper Blankenship,
August 27, 1929 - June 18, 2015
Memorial Service, Friday, July 24, 2015, 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.,
Highland Park United Methodist Church 3300 Mockingbird Ln, Dallas, TX 75205
Sparkman Hillcrest Funeral Home & Memorial Park, 7405 West
Northwest Highway, Dallas, TX 75225
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2015, Dallas, Dallas
Co., TX, Obituary
Published in Dallas Morning News on June 28,
2015
John Cooper Blankenship, a long-time Dallas resident, passed away June 18, 2015 at the age
of 85. Affectionately known to family and friends throughout his life as
"Cooper," he was born to John Wilbert Blankenship and Thelma
Cooper Blankenship on August
27, 1929 in Texarkana, Texas, where he spent his childhood and formative years,
graduating from Texas High School.
He then attended Phillips Academy at Andover, Massachusetts for a
year prior to his acceptance at Harvard University, where he was a member of
the Hasty Pudding Club, the rowing crew, and the wrestling team. He received
his Bachelor of Science degree in Political Science from Harvard in 1951 and
then attended the Southern Methodist University School of Law, receiving his
juris doctor (J.D.) degree in 1954, graduating third in his class.
Cooper then spent sixty-one years in the private practice of law
and in serving the citizens of Dallas County as the Judge of County Court at
Law No. 1 from 1967-69. He likewise served the citizens of Texas in the Texas
House of Representatives from 1964-65, where he worked tirelessly for the
repeal of the poll tax levy against citizens for exercising their right to
vote. His ongoing efforts resulted in the repeal of the poll tax with the
Voters Registration Law in 1966. Dubbed by his admiring colleagues in the
Dallas Bar Association as the "Potentate of Probate," Cooper served
for many years as a Special Judge in the Probate Courts of Dallas County and
was one of the first Texas attorneys to be Board Certified in Estate Planning
and Probate Law in 1977. He maintained that board certification throughout his
life, practicing law on a daily basis as the senior partner of the firm of Blankenship, Wiland and O'Connor in Dallas until his death.
He was also a popular teacher of an estate planning and probate
class in the Continuing Education program at Southern Methodist University. A
very social man who loved entertaining and was a talented ballroom dancer,
Cooper joined the Park City Club as one of its first members in 1983 and was a
member of both Who's Who International and the Dallas 200 Club.
Cooper leaves behind his four adoring children and their spouses: Anne Elizabeth Blankenship, John Cooper
Blankenship, Jr. and his wife
Tara, Stephen William
Blankenship and his wife
Sharie, and Julie Kaye Michelle Blankenship, as well as the six grandchildren
who were the joy of his life: Anna
Cooper Blankenship, John ("Jack") Cooper Blankenship
III, Lauren Ruth Blankenship, Marc Maximillian ("Max") Mazur,
Sasha Michelle Mazur and Parker
William Blankenship. He also
leaves behind hundreds of friends and professional colleagues who were touched
by his humor and enriched by his intellect.
In 2004, he was honored to receive the prestigious Lifetime
Achievement Award from the Probate & Estate Planning Section of the Dallas
Bar Association. He was also a member of the American Bar Association, the
Texas Bar Association, the Dallas Bar Association and the American College of
Trust and Estates Counsel.
A memorial service for friends and family to gather and celebrate
Cooper's life will be held at Highland Park United Methodist Church on Friday,
July 24, 2015 at 10:00 a.m.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2014, Duncanville, Dallas Co., TX Obituary
Published in Dallas Morning News on Aug. 13,
2014
Joyce Louise Blankenship, 82, passed away peacefully Aug. 12, 2014 after a long series of
illnesses. She was ready to be reunited with her beloved husband of 55 years, Lesley Blankenship,
and her dear mother, Peachye Annabelle Swift, and to be in the presence of the
Lord.
Joyce was born Sept. 18, 1931 in Dallas, and lived most of her life
in Oak Cliff including nearly 50 years as an active member of First Baptist Oak
Cliff and more recently, Hampton Road Baptist Church. She was a devoted wife
and mother, and was beloved "MeeMaw" to her 6 grandchildren. She was
a wonderful cook and hostess, and a faithful friend.
She is survived by her daughter
Lou Anne Smith & husband, David of Dallas; daughter, Melinda Nix & husband, Robert of Midlothian, TX; grandchildren, Evan
Smith, Emory Smith, Jessica Nix, Cody Nix, Elliott Smith & Tanner Nix.
Funeral Service is 2:00 PM, Monday Aug. 25 at Jaynes Memorial
Chapel in Duncanville. Burial will follow at Laurel Land.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
SSDI: Blankenship,
Lesley Harold, 78, 13Jun1929 - 09Apr2008, Dallas, Dallas, TX, TX-454-36-0731
2014, Farmers Branch, Dallas Co., TX, Obituary
Published in Dallas Morning News on Sept. 19,
2014
Wilma Jean Blankenship was born July 30, 1930 in Altus, Oklahoma and then later lived in
the Dallas area. She passed away on September 6, 2014 in Farmers Branch, Texas.
Jean is survived by brothers, William, Sam, Bob and Jim; her
daughter, Jan and many nieces and nephews.
Her husband, John predeceased her.
Jean and John traveled in the United States and Canada. She loved
to decorate and entertain.
Private services will be held at the family cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2015, Mesquite, Dallas Co., TX Obituary
Published in Dallas Morning News from May 3
to May 4, 2015
Thomas Lynn Blankenship, age 81, passed away peacefully into the arms of his Lord Savior
Jesus Christ on April 30, 2015. Tom was the greatest, loving husband, father,
and grandfather. Tom was born on September 8, 1933 in Dallas, Texas.
He graduated from Woodrow Wilson High School in 1952, and then
attended SMU, graduating in 1956. After graduation, Tom served his country in
the Air Force from 1956-1960.
He is preceded in death by parents
Thomas and Etta Blankenship.
He is survived by his loving wife
of 47 years, Linda Blankenship; his three sons, Todd and his wife Angie, Stacy, and Gehrig and his wife Erin; his six grandchildren,
Trey, Heather, Courtney, Matthew, Ian, and Madelyn; and his two
great-grandchildren, Bobbie and Piper.
Tom was ordained as a deacon at Ridgecrest Baptist Church in Dallas
in 1967 and in later years served as deacon at Orchard Hills Baptist Church in
Garland. Tom's legacy of his love for Jesus, music, sports, and movies will
continue to live on through his sons, grandchildren and all he influenced.
Funeral services will be on Tuesday, May 5, 2015 at 11:30am at
Sunnyvale First Baptist Church, 3018 N Belt Line Rd, Mesquite, TX 75182.
Interment will follow at the Dallas-Fort Worth National Cemetery, 2000 Mountain
Creek Pkwy, Dallas, TX 75211.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2014, Richardson, Dallas Co., TX, Obituary
Published in Dallas Morning News on Dec. 25,
2014
Troy Z. Ingram of Richardson, TX died December 22, 2014 of a sudden
heart attack. He was born to the late Troy and Annie Mae Ingram on May 19, 1929
in Austin, TX.
He married the love of his life, Jo Ann Chesnutt, on February 12,
1949.
Troy is survived by his wife, Jo Ann and daughters, Jan
Blankenship and husband Mike, Pam
Seale and her husband Don, Nancy Todd and Brenda Bejarano and her husband
Julio, 9 grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren. He is also survived by brother Charles H. Ingram of Llano, sister Jean Cockrell of
Llano, numerous nieces and nephews.
A Celebration of his life will be held at 2:00 P.M., Friday,
December 26, 2014 at ARIA Memorial Chapel.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2015, Richardson, Dallas Co., TX, Obituary
Published in Dallas Morning News on Jan. 13,
2015
Jan Ingram Blankenship of Richardson, TX died January 10, 2015 after a short battle with
cancer. She was born to Jo Ann Ingram and the late Troy Z. Ingram in Austin, TX
on July 20, 1950.
She married her high school sweetheart, Mike Blankenship on August 7, 1971. Jan is survived by her husband Michael M. Blankenship, daughter Sara Blankenship and son
John Blankenship and wife Anne. Also her sisters Pam Seale
and her husband Don, Nancy Todd and Brenda Bejarano and her husband Julio, brother-in-law, David Blankenship and wife Judy, sister-in-law, Liz
Blankenship and numerous
nieces and nephews.
A Celebration of her life will be held at 2:30 P.M Wednesday,
January 14, 2015 at Arapaho Road United Methodist Church.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2014, Sunnyvale, Dallas Co., TX, Obituary
Published in Dallas Morning News on July 2,
2014
Potter, Roy G. It is with deep sadness that we announce the death
of Roy Glen Potter of Sunnyvale, Texas. Roy passed unexpectedly Friday, June
27, 2014 at the age of 76. Roy Potter was born November 3, 1937 in Bogota,
Texas to Howard Potter and Jimmie (Aldridge) Potter. He was the oldest of three
siblings and will forever be "big brother".
Roy graduated class of 1956, Bogota High School. He played high
school football, basketball, was a member of FFA and grass judging team.
Reflective of his personality, he was voted senior class favorite. Growing up
in East Texas, he developed a love for hunting and fishing that endured his
entire life. Roy married Shirley Ann Duncan December 15, 1961 and they enjoyed
each other for over 52 years of marriage. They were love birds from the
beginning and will always be.
Roy retired after over 30 years of service with Western
Electric/AT&T as a PBX installer. He installed the phone systems in
countless high rises in downtown Dallas. After retirement, he worked at the
family business, Duncan's. He so enjoyed the relationships he had with each
customer and he called all of them friends. He loved talking with each one,
especially if it was a conversation that involved the Rangers, Cowboys or
Mavericks. Roy was the greatest Texas Rangers fan. In the early 70's, before
the Ranger's games were televised, he would listen to every broadcast on the
radio.
Everyone that ever met Roy Potter would use the same words to
describe him. He was the nicest guy. His life is proof that nice guys don't
finish last. He had a great life, and he enjoyed every minute of it. For those
that knew Roy, don't be sad, because where he is, the Rangers won the World Series!
He is predeceased by his parents, Howard and Jimmie Potter.
He is survived by his wife, Shirley Potter. His children, Jimmy
Blankenship, Tawny Blankenship (Larry
Pinckert) and Kimberly Meara (Thomas Meara). His grandsons, Travis
Blankenship, Tommy Meara, Jr., Duncan Meara, and Lance Meara. He
is also survived by his brother Carlus Potter (Corine Potter) and sister,Teneka Sansom (Robert Sansom), sister-in-law, Audrey
Grisham and numerous nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held Thursday, July 3, 2014 from 3-4:30 at
New Hope Funeral Home, Sunnyvale, TX. Graveside immediately
following.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Delta
+2015, Charleston, Delta
Co., TX, Obituary
The Paris News, (TX) Date: June 23, 2015
Grover Quentin Pickering passed away on Saturday, June 20, 2015, at
his home in Charleston, Texas. Grover Quentin Pickering was born in Paris on
Nov. 24, 1943, the son of Gwen and Grover D. Pickering.
A memorial service for Mr. Pickering will be held at 2 p.m. today,
at the First Baptist Church in Cooper. Interment will follow in the Oaklawn
Cemetery under the direction of Delta Funeral Home. Serving as pallbearers will
be John Lewis Bedwell, Ronnie Buchanan, Sam Falls, Bill Flanary, Ron Hobbs,
James Garza, Larry Dale Goforth, Bud Patterson, Eddie Preas, Billy Jack Silman,
Edie Trap and Joel Ed Young.
Grover grew up in Kensing and later moved to Cooper. He graduated
from Cooper High School in 1962. Grover Quentin attended Texas A&M
University at College Station. Grover married Karen Williamson in 1964. In 1966
his son, Grover Henderson Pickering, was born in Bryan, Texas. That same year,
Grover Quentin graduated with his bachelor's degree in business. Upon
graduation, they moved to Richardson, where they lived for 35 years. During
those years, he worked at Texas Instruments, LTV, Continental Emsco and
Lockheed Martin. After retiring from Lockheed Martin, Grover and Karen moved to
Charleston, where he loved being in the country again.
He is preceded in death by his mother
and father, Grover D. and Gwen
Blankenship Pickering.
Grover is survived by his wife of 50 years, Karen; son, Grover
Henderson Pickering and wife Joy; two grandchildren, Alison Grace and Daniel
William, of Murphy; brother, Danny Pickering and wife Jennie, and Jennie's
mother, Betty Wiggins, of Charleston; niece, Dana Pickering Garza and husband
James; great nephews, Zachary and Jake, of Corpus Christi; nephew Welton
Pickering and wife Jeri; great nephew, Winston, of Charleston; and many beloved
cousins.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2014, Cooper, Delta Co., TX, Obituary
The Paris News, (TX) - June 6, 2014
Gwen Pickering Wood,
95 of Cooper, passed away Thursday, June 5, 2014, in Paris, [Lamar Co., TX].
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday in the First Baptist
Church of Cooper. The Rev. Johnny Witherspoon and the Rev. Gary Regan will be
officiating. Interment will follow in the Oaklawn Cemetery under the direction
of the Delta Funeral Home.
Gwen was born in Delta County on May 10, 1919, the daughter of Daniel Henry "Buck" Blankenship and Coma Mae Daniel Blankenship.
She was a lifelong resident of Delta County. She graduated from
Paris Training School for Nurses as a registered nurse. She worked for the
Cooper ISD as school nurse for over 20 years. During that time she received a
BS. degree from Texas A&M Commerce with a major in
Sociology and Social Services. She also established the Cooper Health Careers
Club. In 1978 she received a commendation from the State Department of Human
Resources for her efforts in bringing the problems of child abuse and neglect
before the public eye in Delta County.
She married Grover D. Pickering on Sept. 1, 1940, and he preceded
her in death on Feb. 14, 1996. She married William Lenord Wood on Oct. 16,
1999, and he preceded her in death on Dec. 8, 2006.
She was a member of Delta Kappa Gamma, the Texas State Nurses
Association, a charter member of the Red River Valley Association, and was a
former member of the Cancer Board and Library Board. A devout Christian, she
was a member of the First Baptist Church of Cooper.
She is survived by two sons and daughters-in-law, Grover Quentin
and Karen Pickering of Charleston, and Danny and Jennie Pickering of
Charleston; three grandchildren, Grover Henderson Pickering, Dana Garza, and
Welton Pickering; five great-grandchildren, Alison Grace Pickering, Will
Pickering, Zach Garza, Jake Garza and Winston Pickering; caregiver and niece,
Sam Lester, and numerous other nieces and nephews.
She was also preceded in death by a brother, Aaron
Blankenship and a sister, Anna Beth
Mora.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Denton
2015, Argyle, Denton Co., TX, Obituary
Zola Mae Shoemaker Murray 82 of Argyle passed away Sunday November
22, 2015 at the Vintage Health Care Center. She was born August 3, 1933 in Cole
Camp, MO to Walter and Ethel Parsons Shoemaker.
There will be a Graveside Service on Tuesday at 2:30 p.m. at the
Jackson Cemetery in Krum.
She is survived by her daughters;
Barbara Canterbury, Marsha Howard, Angie Blankenship,
sons, Randy Murray and Mark Murray, sisters, Barbara Hall, Iva Lewis, Nila
Mack, Rita Dawson, 11 grandchildren and 23 great grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, son, Ronnie Murray,
brother, Wm. Shoemaker and 2 grandchildren
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2015, Aubrey, Denton
Co., TX, Obituary
http://www.slaymemorialfuneralhome.com/?pagetype=obitlink&obit_id=1637687
Doris E. Testerman, 79, of Aubrey, TX passed away Monday, August 3,
2015 in Pilot Point, [Denton
Co.,] TX. She was born
January 30, 1936 in Cullman, AL to Clyde and Katherine (Blankenship) Holt.
Doris married Billy D. Testerman on February 27, 1953 in
Gainesville, TX.
She is survived by her two sons, Rocky Testerman and wife Carol of
Collinsville, TX and Roney Testerman and wife Deborah of Aubrey; daughter,
Shelia Testerman of Aubrey; six grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and
sister, Patricia Wilson of Aubrey. She was preceded in death by her parents and
husband, Billy.
A funeral service will be held at 11:00AM, Friday, August 7, 2015
at Slay Memorial Chapel of Aubrey with Garland Wilson officiating. Burial will
follow at Belew Cemetery in Aubrey.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2014, Denton, Denton Co., TX, Obituary
Published in The Monitor on July 8, 2014
Lucille Blankenship,
100 years of age, passed away on July 7, 2014 in Denton, Texas. She was born on
October 7, 1913, in Crafton, Texas.
She married Randle L. Blankenship in 1937, and they made their home in
McAllen, where she would live for seventy years. She was widowed in 2002.
She is survived by Randle,
Jr. and Francine Blankenship of Denton, Texas, Billy Blankenship and wife Mabel Byrnes of Corpus Christi,
Texas, 3 grandchildren, Lisa
Shuttlesworth of Denton, David
Blankenship of Weatherford,
Texas, John Byrnes of Leon, Mexico, and two great-grandchildren.
Burial will be in McAllen. No public services are scheduled.
Lucille is now at rest in a far better place. Rest
in peace, sweet Mother.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2014,
Denton, Denton Co., TX, Obituary
Deborah Kay Parkey passed away on October 6, 2014. She was born on
July 29, 1953 to Sam and Louise Reynolds. Debbie graduated from Krum High
School and attended North Texas State University.
Debbie married Benny Parkey of Krum on April 22, 1972. Debbie and
Benny have one son, Eric Parkey, of Carrollton, Texas
She is preceded in death by her parents, Sam and Louise Reynolds.
She is survived by two sisters,
Jackie Beall and her husband Joe of Krum, Texas, Cynthia Blankenship and her husband, Gary, of Colleyville, Texas and by two brothers, David Reynolds of
Oklahoma Damon Reynolds and his wife, Traci, of Valley View, Texas,
sister-in-law, Barbara Legg and husband Max, brother-in-law, Robert Parkey and
wife Nancy. She is survived by many loving nieces
and nephews, Angie Collum, Amy Daniels, Lisa Blankenship, Bailey
Blankenship, Samantha Blankenship, Brooke Redfearn, Payton Reynolds, Sydney
Reynolds, Zane Reynolds, Todd, Wendell and Amy Parkey and Troy Legg and Edie
Kahrhoff. She is also blessed with grand nieces and nephews, Justin and Rachel
Wallace, Jordan and Dakota Collum, Jennifer Sanregret and Tatum Daniels.
A memorial service will be Friday, October 10, 2014 at 10:00 A.M.
at DeBerry Funeral Chapel.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.co
Gary H. Blankenship – b.12Dec1940 - Colleyville, TX; https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/QJKX-MMKD
Relatives: Cynthia Lynn Blankenship, H.
Blankenship, Herschel Gary Blankenship, Lisa Renae Blankenship, S. Segal
Blankenship.
Floyd Co., TX;
Birth - https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/VDDP-KQ2
Hershell Gary
Blankenship - 12Dec1940 – S/o Herschel Blankenship & Lorena T Devers
+2015, Denton, Denton Co.,
TX, Obituary
http://www.dignitymemorial.com/grove-hill-funeral-home/en-us/index.page
Alice Tipping was
born February 23, 1937 in Thayer, Missouri to parents Elbie and Beatrice Blankenship.
She passed away on January 20, 2015 in Denton, Texas.
She enjoyed shopping, playing on her I-Pad, and most of all
spending time with her family. She was a very loving and giving woman, who will
be deeply missed.
Mrs. Tipping is survived by her loving husband of 57 years William
Donald Tipping; daughters Connie Irene Sherman and Gayla Marie Morton; grandson
Samuel Thomas Boyd; granddaughters Amanda Diane Morton, Shannon Nichole Morton,
and Macey Danielle Raibley; great granddaughter Lydia Renee Swinson ; sister Marian Agnes Higgins and host of many other family members and friends.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2015, Denton, Denton, Co., TX, Obituary
Charlie Marie Blankenship Goss, 85, of Denton, Texas died April 5, 2015. She was born August 10,
1929 in Denton on Bryan Ave to Alton
Melton Blankenship and Cleta Mae Cockrell Blankenship.
On November 29, 1949, she married Harry Vaughn Goss at First
Baptist Church Denton on Oak Street. He preceded her in death September 16,
2005.
Mrs. Goss graduated from Denton High School in 1946 and from North
Texas State Teachers College on August 25, 1949. She was a sister of the Kappa
Theta Pi sorority and received a Bachelor of Science in Physical Education with
minors in Home Economics and English. Mrs. Goss taught P.E. at L O'Donnell in
Dallas and was the Librarian at Wiesbrook Elementary School in Wheaton, IL for
17 years. Harry and Charlie retired to Searcy, Arkansas in 1984 and then returned
to Denton in 1991 to help care for her loving parents and grandchildren.
Charlie Marie was an active member at First Baptist Church,
furthering God's kingdom wherever He asked her to serve. She was an active
member in Garden Culture Club of Denton, serving as president in 1993-1995,
2003-2005, and a District 2 Texas Garden Club Inc. Life member. “She never met
a plant that she didn’t like.”
Mrs. Goss was an only child but has many brothers and sisters in
Christ.
Survivors include her son, Randy Goss, and wife Debi; her daughter,
Betsy, and husband Kelly Bender of Denton; Grandchildren Amanda Goss of Denton;
Daniel Goss of Little Elm; Jessica Goss of Dallas; Kayla Bender of Dallas; and
Bryan Bender of Denton.
Funeral Services for Mrs. Goss will be Tuesday April 7, 2015 at
10:00 a.m. at DeBerry Funeral Home. Burial will take place immediately after
the service at I.O.O.F. Cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2014, Flower Mound, Denton Co., TX, Obituary
Published in the News-Leader from July 2 to July
9, 2014
Margery (Blankenship) Stufflebam, 88, of
Flower Mound, Texas passed away on June 29, 2014 surrounded by family. She was born to George L. and Ruth C.
(Mahoney) Fly in Monett on October 19, 1925.
Marge was a graduate of Monett High School and Crowder College. She
married Cleo Blankenship in 1948 in Springfield, Missouri and
together they had two children.
Marge worked for the Hudson Car Dealership in the 1950's and later
at Empire Bank in Springfield, Missouri. On December 17, 1971 she married C. J.
(Jack) Stufflebam. They made their home in Lee's Summit, Missouri before moving
to Flower Mound, Texas in 1986. While in Texas, they owned and operated several
Cone-A-Copia's in the Dallas area and Ag-Ed Group.
Marge enjoyed playing golf and Bridge with her family and friends, spending
time with her grandchildren, great-grandchildren and traveling. She loved
watching golf and the Dallas Cowboys.
Marge is survived by her daughter
Dyan Weber of Lewisville, Texas and son Gary (Sheryl) Blankenship of Springfield, Missouri; grandchildren Jeni (Chris) Rasco of Flower Mound, Ryan Blankenship of Salt Lake City, Kara Blankenship of Springfield and two great-grandchildren
Logan and Oliver. Her step-children Brad (Jane) Stufflebam of Centralia,
Illinois; Brian (Dee) Stufflebam of St. Charles, Missouri; Doug (Patti)
Stufflebam of Springfiel , Louie (Mattie) Stufflebam of Shoreline, Washington;
and Annette Vandendriessche of Pewaukee, Wisconsin. Numerous
step-grandchildren and step-great-grandchildren.
Marge was preceded in death by husband Jack Stufflebam (2008); her
parents, and brother John Richard (Dick) Fly in 1971.
Memorial services will be held Saturday, July 5, 2014 at 11am at
Northview Baptist Church in Lewisville, Texas. No formal visitation is planned.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2015, Flower Mound, Denton Co., TX, Obituary
Published in Dallas Morning News on June 18,
2015
Anita G. Blankenship,
Age 66 and a resident of Flower Mound, TX. Born on November 24, 1948 in Dayton,
Ohio to Kurt and Kay Griffith and passed away on June 7, 2015 at her home in
Flower Mound.
Anita is survived by her husband,
Daro Blankenship and her two sons, Nicola
Blankenship and Greg Evans,
her brothers Jim and david Griffith and one nephew, Arron and one niece, Amber.
A memorial service will be held on Saturday, June 20, 2015 at
4:00pm at their home in Flower Mound.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Daro Ray Blankenship – b.26Nov1947 -
Lewisville, TX: https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:KRBD-HV4
Relatives: Anita Griffith Blankenship,
Anna Blankenship, Carrie Blankenship, Charles O. Blankenship, Nick Blankenship,
Nicola Daro Blankenship, Ninta Blankenship.
Eastland
2015,
Ranger, Eastland Co., TX, Obituary
http://www.edwards-funeral-homes.com/obituaries/Mary-Blankenship-4/#!/Obituary
Mary Margaret Blankenship, 92 of Ranger,
passed away Wednesday August 19, 2015 in Fort Worth, [Tarrant Co., TX]. Mary was born
June 9, 1923 in Ranger to James Hatton and Margie (Waggoner) Hatton.
Graveside services will be held at 2 p.m.
Friday at the Bullock Cemetery directed by Edwards Funeral Home of Ranger.
She had worked as a library assistant as
well as working for Ranger Athletics, and for the Green Thumb Agency. She was a
Methodist.
She was preceded in death by two sisters,
Wilma Jennings, and Beatrice Funderburk.
Survivors include a son, James McCollum
and his wife Sandi; 3 granddaughters, Sarah, Susan, and Jeanie; 3
great-granddaughters; 1 great-grandson; and 1 great-great-granddaughter
Mary Hatton
Blankenship – b.09Jun1923 - Ranger, TX: https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QJF4-XXY6
Ector
2014, Odessa, Ector Co., TX, Obituary
The Odessa American, (TX) Date: December 19, 2014
Odessa Kenneth Miller Hancock, age 76, went to be with Jesus on
Saturday, December 13, 2014. He was born September 18, 1938, the oldest son of
Fred and Mildred Hancock of Plainview, TX.
He is preceded in death by his father and mother.
Ken is survived by his wife, Hope, with whom he celebrated 53 years
of marriage; three children, Kyle Hancock of Odessa, TX, Amy Prather and her
husband Jon of Katy, TX, and Craig Hancock and his wife Helen of Plano, TX;
seven grandchildren, Ariel Aguirre, Andres Hancock, Jacob and Jordan Prather,
Andrew, Nathan, and Katherine Hancock; two great grandchildren, Sebastian and
Xzavier Aguirre; brothers, Joe Don and Bruce Hancock; sister, Judeene
Blankenship; and numerous
nieces and nephews.
Ken was a graduate of Plainview High School. He entered the Navy
during high school. He served in the U.S. Navy Ceremonial Guard at Arlington
National Cemetery and was privileged to bear the United States flag at
President Eisenhower's second inauguration ball. Later he served aboard the U.S.S.
Saratoga on her maiden cruise in 1957. In 1970, Ken moved his family to Odessa,
where he worked 35-years at Sewell Ford until his retirement. He attended First
Baptist Church of Odessa. Ken Hancock will be remembered for his positive
joyful attitude, friendly smile, sense of humor, and passion for others.
A celebration of his life will be held on Saturday, December 20,
2014, at 11:00 AM at Frank W. Wilson Funeral Home.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2015, Odessa, Ector
Co., TX, Obituary
The Odessa American, (TX) Date: May 17, 2015
James Darrell "Pa" Springfield, age 79, of Odessa, passed
away at his residence in Odessa. He was born in Ackerly, TX on Sunday, April
12, 1936 to the late Barney Otis and Neva Mattie (King) Springfield.
James proudly served in the U.S. Navy. James Darrell
"Barney" was an active, adventurous man who enjoyed gold prospecting.
His passion was mules and covered wagons, which he loved to take out on the
trails and ride. Barney was a mule skinner, and it was something that he really
enjoyed being a part of. A tinkerer, Barney could be found spending a lot of
time fixing a whole lot of everything. He could always figure out a way to fix
what was broken.
After Barney was discharged from the Navy, he hitchhiked from California
to Texas, where he began working at General Tire in 1961. Barney had met the
love of his life, Ellen Blanchard, at Roy's Drive-In in Odessa, and joined each
other in holy matrimony in 1961. Barney retained his employment at General Tire
until his retirement in 1995. He enjoyed gardening very much. Barney was a
little man with a big heart, compassionate with no bounds. He will be loved and
missed dearly.
Those left to cherish his love and memory are wife: Ellen
(Blanchard) Springfield, of Odessa; son: Kenny and wife Kris Springfield, of
Plano, TX; daughter: Lorri Springfield-Petty and husband Jay, of Odessa; sisters: Joyce and husband Kenneth Orr,
of Big Spring, TX, Dean and husband
Bill Blankenship, of Snyder, and Dawn Springfield, of
Lewisville, TX; grandchildren: Jacob, Kathryn, and Matthew Springfield, all of
Plano, Courtnee Springfield and husband Tim Pearson, and Tana and Calvin Petty,
all of Odessa; two great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grand-children.
The family will have a celebration of life at the family home on
Monday, May 18, 2015 at 6:00 p.m.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2015, Odessa, Ector
Co., TX, Obituary
The Courier, (Conroe, TX) Date: June 12, 2015
Durward Eugene (Don) Lumpkin, age 78, of Odessa, TX passed away on
June 9, 2015 in Odessa. Durward was born in Alvord, Texas to John A. &
Birdie Lumpkin on August 10, 1936. He graduated from Conroe High School,
Conroe, Texas.
Memorial services will be held at Faith Baptist Church, Round Rock,
TX on June 27, 2015 at 2:00.
He is preceded in death by his parents, John A. & Birdie
Lumpkin & brother, Frank Lumpkin.
He is survived by his loving wife of 23 years, Mavis Lumpkin; children, Jeffery Lumpkin, Cheri Wasco,
Tammy Reeves, Retha Truelove, Debbie Braly, James Sprowles, Kat East, Ronnie Blankenship; brothers, John, James, Dell Ray &
Larry Lumpkin; Sister, Mary Anne Griffin, numerous grandchildren, great
grandchildren, nieces & nephews.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
El Paso
2014, El Paso, El Paso Co., TX, Obituary
Published in El Paso Times from Aug. 29 to
Sept. 5, 2014
Elfriede Else Mercer, age 86, passed away at Regency Assisted
Living on Bartlett in El Paso, Texas, on Friday, August 22nd, 2014. Elfriede
was born on June 28, 1928 in Wiesbaden, Germany.
She married her late husband, James Henry Mercer, on May 5th, 1950.
She moved to the United States of America and later settled in El Paso, Texas.
Elfriede was a stay at home wife and mother where she raised her five children.
She also volunteered for the Red Cross for 22 years.
Survivors include her children,
Rosemarie Justice, Dorothy Greenleaf, Karen Newell, Ronald Mercer, and Cheryl Blankenship. She is also survived by her sister,
Gisela Kobi of Colorado Springs, as well as thirteen grandchildren, and
nineteen great grandchildren.
There will be a viewing service on Sunday, September 7, 2014 from
12 PM- 4 PM, and a memorial service will follow starting at 4 PM. Services will
be held at Kaster-Maxon & Futrell, 8817 Dyer St, El Paso, TX 79904. Burial
will be held at Fort Bliss National Cemetery on Monday, September 8, 2014 at
10:30 AM.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2015, El Paso, El Paso Co., TX, Obituary
Published in El Paso Times from Jan. 25 to
Feb. 1, 2015
Long time El Paso resident, William "Bill" Robert Gordon,
was called home by the Lord on January 21, 2015 after an extended illness. Bill
was born on June 6, 1935 in Gowanda, New York.
He served honorably in the US Army Medical Corps from 1955 to 1957.
Bill worked as part of the Security and Maintenance Department at Phelps Dodge
Copper, retiring in 1997. Before and after his military service, Bill worked at
Gowanda State Homeopathic Hospital. He attended El Paso Community College and
New Mexico State University. He was married to the former Marion Dippel,
recently celebrating a 57th wedding anniversary.
Survivors include his wife, 3 sons; Mark Gordon (Ashleigh) of
Houston TX; Geoffrey Gordon (Monique) of El Paso; Robert Gordon (Jennifer) also
of El Paso and one daughter, Barbara Gordon Blankenship (Bobby) of
Mooresville NC. He also leaves behind nine grandchildren; Laura, Travis,
Krista, Kara, Olivia, Garrett, Shannon, Bradley and Billy.
Bill was a member of St. Joseph's Catholic Church and a former
Roncollian. His presence will be irreplaceable at the table of the daily coffee
group known as ROMEO or Retired Old Men Eating Out. Bill possessed a dynamic
personality and never met a stranger. Animals held a special place in his heart
as he always had a snack in his pocket for a lucky pup crossing his path. Bill
left a lasting and positive influence on the many fortunate enough to know him.
Although we will miss him tremendously, we gain strength by having faith in
knowing we will meet him again someday in Heaven.
Funeral Mass will be held at 10:30 am Tuesday, January 27, 2015 at
St. Joseph Catholic Church 1315 Travis. Burial will be at Ft. Bliss National
Cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Fannin
2014, Bonham, Fannin Co., TX, Obituary
Published in The Herald Democrat on July 16,
2014
Grover K. Cupit entered into eternal salvation surrounded by his
family on July 12, 2014 at Clyde Cosper Texas State Veterans Home in Bonham.
Our Daddy, known to many as G. K., to others as Skeet, and to his grandchildren
as Paw Paw, was born December 27, 1922 in Caddo, Ok to the parents of Emmett
and Clara Bardwell Cupit.
Our grandparents moved to Van Alstyne when our Daddy was a young
boy and he spent most of his life living in Grayson County. He attended Van
Alstyne Public Schools and served in the Army Air Corp during WWII stationed in
the British West Indies.
He married our mother Thomasine Cupit on March 8, 1947. She
predeceased him on July 15, 2011. Others who have preceeded him in death
include his parents, brothers Floyd, Lloyd, and Ray Cupit, as well as several
nephews and a neice.
Daddy's career began as a lineman working for Grayson-Collin
Electric Co-op in 1947 and retiring as the construction foreman in 1985. He
spent many long days, nights, and weekends working in various inclement weather
conditions ensuring our rural neighbors in the Grayson/Collin area had
electricity. Daddy and retirement were not a good
match so he returned to work in 1986 and worked approximately 18 more years for
the Van Alstyne and Anna ISD's. He also had the privilege of coaching Van
Alstyne Little League and Pony League baseball teams in the early 1960's as
well as serving as Scoutmaster for Boy Scout Troup 44 in the mid 60's. Daddy
was a member of Elmont Baptist Church.
Surviving our Daddy include daughters
Linda (Ted) Cherry of Navasota, Tx, Connie Blankenship
of Howe, Lori Stevens of Van Alstyne and sons Kenneth (Sharon) Cupit of Van
Alstyne, Robert (Lynn) Cupit of Martinez CA , and William (Vicky) Cupit of Van
Alstyne. Grandchildren include Scotty Cupit of Corsicana, Tx., Daniel Cherry of
Washington, Tx , Angela Dee of Yulee, Fl., Kayla Rogers of West , Tx, Tara
Wallis of Howe, Tx , Tamara Spencer of Harrod Ohio, Brian Wallis of Howe, Tx.,
Bethany BuShea of Palm Harbor Fl., Amanda Endsley of Hereford, Tx., Kevin
Stevens of Plano, Tx. and Kelsea Stevens of Van Alstyne. He is also survived by
20 great grandchildren as well as sister Imogene
Montgomery of Ft Worth, Tx and numerous nephews and nieces.
Funeral services will be held at Scoggins Funeral Home on Friday,
July 18th at 11 a.m. with visitation beginning at 10 a.m. Services will be
conducted by Bro. Jim Poole. Interment will follow at Van Alstyne Cemetery.
Serving as pallbearers will be grandsons and great-grandsons.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2014, Dodd City, Fannin Co., TX, Obituary
Published in The Herald Democrat on Dec. 23,
2014
Funeral services
for Jimmie Boyde Horton, age 77, of Dodd City, Texas, will be at 10 a.m. on
Wednesday at CooperSorrells Funeral Home, Bonham, Texas. Rev. Roy Burpo and
Clay Horton will officiate, interment will follow at
Smyrna Cemetery. Serving as pallbearers will be Brad Coonrod, Nathan
Blankenship, Kyle Horton, Craig Taylor, Chris Johnson, and Dale Horton.
Jimmie Boyde Horton was born in Lannius, Texas on January 3, 1937
to Fletcher Vaden and Gladys (Taylor) Horton. Mr. Horton passed away on Sunday
21, 2014 at his home.
He married Lois (Henley) Horton on October 15, 1955 in Lannius.
Jimmie attended Lannius and Dodd City Schools, was owner operator of Country
Boy Septic System, was a truck driver, a homebuilder, an avid hunter and
fisherman, and loved his children and grandchildren. He was of the Methodist
faith.
He is survived by wife, Lois Horton of the home; daughters, Kathy Coonrod and husband
Rickey of Dodd City; Karry
Blankenship of Lannius; son,
Kenny Horton of Lannius; grandsons,
Brad Coonrod of Dodd City, Nathan
Blankenship of Sherman, and
Kyle Horton of Lannius; granddaughter, Kelli Horton of Lannius , brothers,
Frankie Horton and wife Shirley of Dodd City, and Carl Horton of San Antonio;
sisters, Jane Johnson and husband Loyd of Honey Grove, Joan Weaver and husband
Jack of Chickasha, Okla., and Joy Mills and husband Johnny of Dodd City; and
sisterinlaw, June Cox of Bonham.
Parents, Vaden and Gladys; granddaughter
Kendra Blankenship; grandson, Cody Horton; and soninlaw, Roy Blankenship, precede him in death.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Galveston
2014, High Island,
Galveston Co., TX, Obituary
Published in Houston Chronicle on Oct. 31, 2014
Thelma Black, 90, of High Island, died Tuesday, October 29, 2014,
at Harbor Hospice, in Beaumont, [Jefferson Co., TX]. She was born July 28, 1924, to Nola
Dailey Berwick and Dick Berwick in Beaumont, Texas.
She graduated from High Island High School in 1941 and soon
thereafter married the love of her life Richard Allen Black, Sr. on August 30,
1941 and they spent sixty-five wonderful years together. They owned and
operated Black's Store in Gilchrist, Texas from 1951 to 1961 and the High
Island Fishing Pier while raising their four beautiful children Ricky, Sidney,
Terry and Sharon.
After Hurricane Carla, Thelma and family returned to High Island,
Texas where she lived the remainder of her life. Her greatest joy was providing
an inviting warm and loving home where friends and family could gather and
enjoy her incredible cooking. She was incredibly proud of her family and was
overjoyed with the arrival of grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Holidays, the Black Family summer reunion and yearly Family
GumboFest were her crowning glory where she hosted family and friends and
treated all to her famous seafood gumbo and Cajun cooking. The GumboFest became
so popular that she easily cooked for a hundred people at each gathering. Most
importantly was time for her to adore and be adored by her family and friends
during these very special times.
She sacrificed so much in her lifetime and cared deeply for
everyone. She was totally devoted to family, friends, her church and community.
She loved living next to her Methodist Church in High Island and having her
home filled with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren during hunting and
fishing season as she expertly delivered on being the base camp cook and
entertainer.
Survivors include daughters,
Terry Bonno and her husband, Louis, and Sharon Blankenship,
all of Houston; grandchildren, Rich
Black; Jason Black and his wife, Christy; Robbin Howard and her husband, Geoff;
Jake Weaver and his wife, Kelly; Zach Weaver; Steven and David Bonno; and Jake Blankenship and his fiancé Stacey O'Neill;
great-grandchildren, Ryan Black, Madeline Black, Luke Black, Kaitlyn Black,
Brett Black, Parker Howard and Keaton Howard; numerous nieces and nephews;
sisters-in-law, Louise Smith and Bernice Purcell; faithful friend, beloved Eva
Gail Riley; loving caregiver Charlotte Stark and poker club friends, Donna and
Mike Hambleton and Houston Sliger.
She is preceded in death by her parents; husband, Richard A. Black,
Sr.; son, Ricky Black; daughter, Sidney Weaver; and sister, Ella Rankin.
Mrs. Black's funeral will be at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, November 1,
2014, at St Matthew United Methodist Church, 1308 Weeks, High
Island, Texas with interment to follow at High Island Cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2015, League City, Galveston Co., TX, Obituary
Loving wife and mother, Mary James, 85, of
League City, Texas, passed away on Monday, August 24, 2015. She was born in
Port Arthur, Texas on March 11, 1930 to Mr. and Mrs. Blankenship.
She was married to Ross James for 66 years, who worked for a
private investigator, and was a member of the Matagorda County Sheriffs. She
was a member of Clear Lake Methodist Church.
Mary is survived by her son, Ralph James.
There will be a graveside service for Mary James on Saturday,
August 29, 2015 at 2:30 p.m. at Forest Park East Cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Gray
2014, Pampa, Gray Co., TX, Obituary
The Register-Herald, (Beckley, WV) Date: December 21, 2014
Bishop Bob Kirk, 66, of Pampa, Texas, formerly of Rainelle, West
Virginia, passed away Sunday, December 14, 2014. Born July 28, 1948, in Welch,
he was the son of the late Rev. John and Dorothy Cline Kirk.
Bishop Kirk married Linda Rucker on February 1, 1974, in East Bank,
West Virginia. Bob was a pastor for 46 years. He had lived in Pampa, Texas,
since 2007, where he served as pastor at Priest Park Church of God.
Bob is survived by his loving wife Linda Rucker Kirk; two sons
Scott Kirk and wife Amy of Winston-Salem, North Carolina, and Pastor Chad Kirk
and wife Heather of Victoria, Texas; six grandchildren Logan, Rylee and Olivia
Kirk of Winston-Salem, North Carolina, and Koby, Alexis and Zimri Kirk of
Victoria, Texas; two sisters Linda
Simms and husband Curtis of Rainelle, West Virginia, and Clara Blankenship and husband
Dennis of Rupert, West Virginia; nieces and
nephews; and a host of friends spread across the country.
Services will be 11 a.m. Monday, December 22, in the Greenbrier
Avenue Church of God, Rainelle, with Dr. Daniel Boling officiating.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Grayson
+2014, Denison, Grayson Co., TX, Obituary
Published in The Herald Democrat from May 7 to
May 8, 2014
Dr. William Lee Blankenship of Denison, Texas passed away yesterday. He was born February 8,
1927 in Denison, Texas. He was married for 67 years to Virginia Lee Hair of
Denison.
He earned his Doctorate from North Texas State University in
Denton, Texas, and worked for the Denison Independent School District for 37
years, receiving their Distinguished Educator Award.
He is survived by one sister, two brothers, five children, ten
grandchildren, and four great grandchildren. He was a member of Waples Memorial
Methodist Church, and was loved and respected by friends in the Denison area.
The family will be at the Bratcher Funeral Home in Denison on
Friday May 9 from 6 to 8 p.m., and the funeral will be held on Saturday May 10
at 10 a.m. at the Waples Memorial United Methodist Church in Denison.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2014, Denison, Grayson Co., TX, Obituary
Published in The Herald Democrat from June 9 to
June 10, 2014
Donald F. Engel, 56, died Friday, June 6, 2014 at Texoma Medical
Center in Denison.
He is survived by his brothers
Dan Blankenship and Jeff Engel; his step daughters;
Chrissy, Debbie, Misty; and several grandchildren.
Services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, June 9, 2014 at 11 a.m. at
the Garden of Memory Cemetery in Colbert, Okla. Arrangements are under the
direction of American Funeral Services Colbert, Okla.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2014, Denison, Grayson Co., TX, Obituary
Published in The Herald Democrat on Oct. 23,
2014
Ida Lee DeLashaw, 70, passed away Monday, October 20, 2014 in
Plano, [Collin Co.], Texas. Ida was born on Sunday, August 20, 1944 in Liberty,
Oklahoma, the daughter of William N. Taylor and Mandy Blankenship Taylor.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m., Friday, October 24, 2014
at Central church of Christ in Denison. Burial will follow at Kemp Cemetery in
Kemp, Oklahoma. Pallbearers will be Randy Hackworth, Brian Hackworth, Mark
Duckworth, Chris Hackworth, Brad LeDane and Jordan LeDane.
She married Ronnie DeLashaw in Durant on August 2, 1963 and he
preceded her in death on April 13, 2008. She worked as a bank teller for what
is now Chase Bank for many years. She loved to read, work outdoors, and spend
time with her grandchildren.
Ida is survived by her son Chris DeLashaw & wife Bonny of
Denison; daughter Kim Nicholson & husband Bobby of Frisco; sister Frances
Rice of Odessa; brother Donald Taylor & wife Kareene of Kerrville; brother
Leon Taylor of Denison; brother William Taylor & wife Barbara of Denison;
brother Kenneth Taylor & wife Bonnie of Liberty, Oklahoma; sister LaWanda
Duckworth & husband Bill of Cartwright, Oklahoma; sister Marilyn Mitchell
& husband Jim of Denison; grandchildren Stephanie Bradley & husband
Ben, Jacob DeLashaw; Ashlee & Paige Nicholson; great granddaughter Danielle
Bradley.
She is preceded in death by her parents, husband Ronnie, 3
brothers, 5 sisters and great-granddaughter Mazie Bradley.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
1940 Census, Kemp Twp., Bryan Co., OK,
Taylor, William N. 57, M, TN, Head,
Taylor, Mandy 23, F, OK, Wife,
Taylor, Archie Lee 17, M, OK, Son,
Taylor, Fern 14, F, OK, Dau,
Taylor, Donald Ray 12, M, OK, Son,
Taylor, Leon 06, M, OK, Son,
Taylor, William Eugene 02, M, OK, Son,
Taylor, Ellen 01, F, OK, Dau,
https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:VBJD-18W
+2015, Denison, Grayson Co., TX, Obituary
Published in The Herald Democrat on Dec. 3, 2015
Grace Joan (Granny) Blankenship, 81, passed away Wednesday, December 02, 2015 at Texoma Medical
Center. She was born Sunday, July 22, 1934 in Danville, Illinois to Roy and
Eileen (McMachan) Dixon.
Memorial service will be 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., Friday, December 4, 2015
at Bratcher Funeral Home Chapel in Denison, Texas with Chaplain Randal Fogle
officiating.
Grace was a member of Hyde Park Baptist Church in Denison, Texas
and worked for many years at K-Mart in Sherman where she retired. She was an
avid bowler and a member of the WIBC and USBC and part owner in Sher-Den Lanes
in Denison, Texas and sold Avon for many years. She married Teddy
Blankenship, Sr. on July 3,
1954 at Hagerman Baptist Church in Pottsboro, Texas.
She was preceded in death by granddaughter,
Kendra Blankenship; son,
Roy Lynn Blankenship; mother, Eileen Nichols; step father, Less
Nichols and father, Roy Dixon.
Grace is survived by husband,
Teddy Blankenship, Sr.; son
Ted Blankenship, Jr. and wife Tina; daughter, Deb Jacobs and husband Jim; son Alan Blankenship
and wife Tammy; daughter-in-law, Karry Blankenship, grandchildren;
Melissa Tally and husband Barry, Alicia Blankenship,
James Jacobs, Josh Jacobs and wife Teresa, Nathan Blankenship,
Richard Cates and wife Tracy, Keith Cates and wife Jennifer, Brandi Jacobs and
Tammy Watkins; great-grandchildren, Oscar, Hodge and Davis Tally, Malachi and
Hannah Jacobs, Bailey, Katie, Parker and Cloe Cates, Kayla, Kelton and Karsyn
Cates and Paisley Watkins.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2015, Sherman, Grayson
Co., TX, Obituary
Published in The Herald Democrat from Feb. 12 to
Feb. 13, 2015
David Wayne Isaacs, 64, went to be with the Lord on February 11,
2015, in Sherman, TX, after a lengthy battle with MS. He was surround
by his loving family in the hours leading up to his passing. David was born to
Arvil and Marie Isaacs on December 15, 1951, in Galveston, TX.
He married Ann Blankenship in October of 1973. After graduating from
Sherman High School in 1969, David worked at Isaacs Mobile Homes. He later went
on to work in IT for Alan Richie, Inc., for many years. David loved spending
time with his children, grandchildren, and extend
family. He also loved his cat, Miles, The Andy Griffith Show (the black &
white episodes, not the color episodes, after Barney left), Gunsmoke, fishing,
playing poker, being involved in Alcoholics Anonymous, and drinking Dr. Pepper.
David is survived in death by his mother Marie Isaacs of Sherman,
TX; son John Isaacs and daughter-in-law Nichole Isaacs, both of Sherman TX; son
Dustin Isaacs of Dallas, TX; son Brad Isaacs of Denton, TX; grandchildren
Lyndee Woodall of Van Alstyne, TX; Brooklyn Isaacs of Denton, TX; and Preston
Isaacs of Sherman,TX; sister Nancy Foster and brother-in-law Rick Foster of
Sherman, TX; sister Lou Ann Smithson and brother-in-law Allen Smithson of
Luella, TX; sister Melesa Stewart and brother-in-law Michael Stewart of
Sherman, TX; and 12 loving nieces and nephews, as well as their children and
many other family and friends whom he loved very much.
David was preceded in death by his father Arvil Isaacs of Sherman,
TX, and aunt Dorothy Husley of Sherman, TX.
David's family will receive friends and family at Western Heights
Church of Christ in Sherman, TX on Friday, February, 13, from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2015, Sherman, Grayson
Co., TX, Obituary
Published in The Herald Democrat on July 23,
2015
Graveside services for Guy W. Andrus, Jr. will be held at 10 a.m.
Friday, July 24, at West Hill Cemetery with Rev. Danny Wood officiating. Mr. Andrus
passed away Monday, July 20th at the Homestead Nursing facility of
Collinsville. Guy was born August 5, 1927 in Denison, TX to Guy Wilbur and
Elnora Carr Andrus.
Waldo Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
He graduated from Sherman High School in 1945. After graduation Guy
enlisted in the Navy and on completion of his service joined the National
Guard. He worked at Line Material in Denison and later owned and operated
Texaco service stations at locations in Denison and Sherman and the National
Car Rental Franchise in Sherman.
He married Dean Cox Reynolds April 11, 1959; she preceded him in
death, January 25, 2001. After Dean's passing he lived alone and was an
excellent housekeeper. He became a resident at the Homestead Nursing facility
in Collinsville.
Guy was very active and loved golf, bowling, reading and painting.
He bowled two "300" games at Twin City Bowling Lanes in Sherman and
was a member of Woodlawn Country Club in Sherman. Throughout life Guy was an
avid reader and later painted in oils. He was an astute card player and played
bridge and poker. He loved to go to the casino and play blackjack and slot
machines.
Guy was preceded in death by his parents, wife, sisters Mildred
Hall and Ruth Ponder, nephew Scott Hall, and brother-in-laws David Cox, John
Cox, and Bill Darr.
He is survived by his step son Jack (Mike) Reynolds and wife Teri,
grandchildren Sam Reynolds and partner Jessica and Andi Corley, great
grandchildren Graham Corley, Caroline Corley and Noa Reynolds, sister-in-law
Gayle Darr, nieces Jan Bateman and
husband Tommy, Debbie
Blankenship and husband Purvis,
nephew Guy Hall, and other family members and friends.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2015, Sherman, Grayson Co., TX, Obituary
Published in The Herald Democrat on Nov. 29,
2015
Alice Faye Benedict, 64, of Sherman, passed from this life early
Tuesday, November 24, 2015, at her home, surrounded by her loving family. She
was born July 8, 1951, in Sherman, TX, to James Curtis and Myrtle Collins
Williams.
Funeral services are scheduled for 2 p.m. Tuesday, December 1st in
Dannel Funeral Chapel. Pastor Leland Samuelson will officiate.
Alice was a graduate of Sherman High School. She was employed as
Court Clerk for the City of Sherman for over 25 years. After retirement, her
favorite activity was shopping for bargains at local garage sales. If no sales
were available, her second choice was shopping at Wal-Mart. At home, Alice
loved to sit outside on the front porch with her husband Billy Benedict
(deceased). She waved to every passing car. The word 'stranger' was not in her
vocabulary. If forced indoors, Alice was most likely watching another sci-fi
movie on television, or maybe one of her favorite cooking shows. For over 10
years, she loved her dog Pugsley, and her 'adopted' cat Shadow.
Alice is survived by her children:
James Michael Blankenship and his wife Charlene, and William Howard Blankenship
III, and William and Shane
Benedict, all of Sherman; brother, Jakie Williams and his wife, Rae, of
Wyoming; sister, Melba Judy Crow, of Sherman; and a host of friends.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2014, Whitesboro, Grayson Co., TX, Obituary
Published in The Herald Democrat from Mar. 30 to
Mar. 31, 2014
Carlyne Vannoy Steed Andrews of Whitesboro, Texas passed away on
March 27, 2014 after a brief illness, at the age of 79.
Funeral services will be held at 2:30 p.m. Sunday, March 30, 2014
at West Oaks Funeral Home in Sulphur Springs. Interment will be at the Old
Tarrant Cemetery.
Carlyne was born May 27, 1934 in Collinsville, Texas to Carl D. and
Estella Davis Vannoy. In 1956 she married Durwood Steed and they moved to
Sulphur Springs, who preceded her in death in 1998. As a Tupperware
representative and manager for 30 years in Sulphur Springs, Texas, she was
witty, personable and outgoing, and she could sell anything. She loved every
day of her job, traveling Hopkins and surrounding counties holding parties and
making many friends.
After the death of husband, Durwood, she reconnected with a high
school sweetheart, Leo Andrews of Whitesboro, Texas. They married in 2001 and
resided in Whitesboro.
She was preceded in death by two brothers, Bobby and Gerald Dan
Vannoy, a sister, Cherry Carroll, her parents, Carl and Estelle Vannoy, and a
daughter, Carla Steed Berry.
She is survived by husband, Leo Andrews, of Whitesboro, his
children, Tracy and Joe Mason of Whitesboro; Cheryl and Larry Nottingham and
Gary Andrews; a sister, Wanda Blankenship and husband,
Jim of Denton, Texas; children, Debra Steed
Hoover and husband, David of Bedford, Texas; Lee Steed and wife, Sandra of
Sulphur Springs, Texas; four grandchildren, Evan Hoover of New Orleans, La.,
Ryan Hoover of Austin, Texas; Ashley Steed Washburn of Sulphur Springs, Texas;
and Jessica Berry Peterson of Murfreesboro, Tenn. She is survived by one
great-granddaughter, Sarah Washburn, of Sulphur Springs, Texas, numerous step
grandchildren, nieces and nephews, and a large circle of amazing friends.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
1940 Census, Precinct 5, Grayson Co., TX,
Vannoy, Carl D. 33, M, TX, Head,
Vannoy, Vivian E. 32, F, TX, Wife,
Vannoy, Wanda Belle 12, F, TX, Dau,
Vannoy, Bobby Ray 10, M, TX, Son,
Vannoy, Carlyne 05, F, TX, Dau,
https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/KWVR-SZG
Jimmy Reuben Blankenship, 15July1935,
Gregg
+2015, Longview, Gregg Co., TX, Obituary
Marshall News Messenger (TX) Date: March 12, 2015
A Celebration of Life Ceremony for DaCoreyan Antonio Blankenship, will be on Saturday, March 14, 2015 at 1 p.m. at Bethel Temple
Church of Longview. Suffragan Bishop Robert L. Evans will be officiating.
Interment will follow at Jordan Valley Memorial Park Cemetery.
DaCoreyan knocked on heavens door on Tuesday, March 3, 2015.
DaCoreyan Antonio D-Roc Blankenship was born to Tony and Sheila Blankenship on July 2, 1993, in Longview, Texas.
He attended Longview Schools and graduated from LHS in June 2011.
Later, he attended Kilgore College. He was an avid all around sportsman, who
was free hearted and fun loving. He was gifted and talented and received many
academic and sports orientated awards. DaCoreyan played on the All-Stars
baseball team and received numerous MVP awards in other sports. He enjoyed
spending quality time with his family, especially his 2 year old son.
He accepted Christ at an early age and was a member of Bethel
Temple Church of Longview. There, he was a junior usher and sang in the junior
choir. He was a loving son, father, brother, grandson,
nephew, and cousin. DaCoreyan was a living light and his big, bright, handsome
smile brightened up every day of everyone he met.
He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, John and Willie B. Blankenship; two great-great grandmothers, Eula
Jackson and Dessie Mae Bender; two great-great grandfathers, Albert Jackson and
Johnnie W. Bender; cousins, Brittanie Lucas, Desi Bender, Harry L. Beall, Jr.
and Jermaine Hampton.
He leaves to cherish his memories, his son, DAidan OConnor
Blankenship ; his fiance,
Shulonda Franklin; his parents, Tony and Sheila
Blankenship of Longview, TX;
his brother, DeWaylon Bender(Brandi); his grandparents; Hosie and Kaye Jackson;
three aunts, Kimberli Jackson and Carnesha Jackson of Longview, Texas, and
Darin Lucas(Keith) of Kileen, TX; two uncles,
Marcus Bell(Sharon) of Henderson, TX and Marlin Blankenship
of Easton, TX; and a host of friends, cousins, aunts, uncles, and other
relatives.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2015, Longview, Gregg Co., TX, Shooting
Longview News-Journal (TX) - October 9, 2015
Deceased Name: Laprida Shears: Another Longview suspect in fatal
Tyler shooting arrested
Another Longview man who was named a person of interest in an
August fatal shooting at a Tyler truck stop has been arrested. D'Mio Antunez
Ingram, 24, was arrested Thursday on a warrant out of Smith County on a charge
of aggravated assaulted with a deadly weapon, according to online jail records.
Bond is set at $300,000 with conditions.
Ingram was one of five men who were named this past month as
"persons of interest" in the Aug. 29 shooting at Bunny's convenience
store during which Laprida Shears, 25, of Tyler was killed. It is not yet clear
if the arrest is in direct connection to the shooting, which Smith County
Sheriff Larry Smith said during a September press conference involved two
groups with affiliations with Tyler and Longview gangs.
Lobos fans might recall Ingram, a running back who suffered a
spinal cord injury during spring practice before his senior year in 2008.
Though temporarily paralyzed and unable to breathe, the team captain later
regained mobility.
Of the other four Longview men named as suspects, three have been
arrested in recent days. Tyson Dewaylon Dixon, 22, of Longview was arrested
Wednesday afternoon along with Dekaylen Kaine Daniels, 20. Daniels was
apprehended by the Longview SWAT team at a home in South Longview in connection
with the shooting after police received information that he was at the
residence. Daniels was being held on a charge of aggravated assault with a
deadly weapon with a $300,000 bond.
While serving the warrant on Daniels, police also arrested three
other men at the home who were found to have outstanding warrants, including
Dixon. Dixon was held Wednesday on a warrant accusing him of theft less than
$50 and was released Thursday after setting up a payment plan for the Class C
misdemeanor.
Lamond Demarcus Martin, 21, of Longview was held Thursday in the
Gregg County Jail, accused of violating probation or parole for tampering with
evidence and on a warrant accusing him of unlawful possession of a firearm by a
felon. The arrests of Dixon and Martin were not in connection with the
shooting.
Aaron "Fifty" Blankenship, 21, of Longview was also named a person of interest in the
August shooting.
Also on Wednesday, Smith County sheriff's deputies arrested Phillip
Paul Potts Jr., 32, of Tyler in connection with the shootout. He was held in
the Smith County Jail on $300,000 bond, charged with aggravated assault with a
deadly weapon.
Anyone with information is asked to contact the Smith County Crime
Stoppers at 903-597-CUFF, the sheriff's office at (903) 566-6600, or lead
Detective Ron Rathburn at (903) 590-2686
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2014, White Oak, Gregg Co., TX, Obituary
Longview News-Journal (TX) Date: September 5, 2014
Services for Morris Weldon Brown will be 2 p.m. Saturday, September
6, 2014, at Emmanuel Baptist Church in White Oak, with Pastor Chad Richardson
officiating. Interment will follow in White Oak Cemetery and all services will
be under the direction of Croley Funeral Home in Gladewater, Texas.
Mr. Brown passed September 3, 2014, at his home in White Oak.
Morris was born March 2, 1939, in Mineola, Texas, to Weldon and Wilda Brown.
He married Eva Lynn Fletcher on November 25, 1975, in Idabell,
Oklahoma. Morris was a truck driver for Skeeter Boats and served in the U.S.
National Guard. He and his wife, Eva, have called White Oak home for 38 years
and were members of Emmanuel Baptist Church.
Mr. Brown is survived by his wife, Eva; daughter, Jennifer Brown of
Temple; sons, Curtis Blankenship and wife, Susie, of Pittsburg, Jerry Blankenship and wife, Martha, of White Oak, and Tracy Blankenship and wife, Kathy, of Gladewater; grandchildren, Jeremy Blankenship and wife, Mary, of White Oak, Josh Blankenship of Kilgore, Jana Blankenship of Spring Hill, Todd
Blankenship of Little Rock, Craig Blankenship and wife, Cynda, of Longview, Klint Blankenship and wife, Nineveh, of Gladewater, and Barrett Blankenship and wife, Shannon, of Houston;
great-grandchildren, Rhyana, Aaron, Grace, Hailey, Tyler, Caiden, McKenna, Cora
and Fannin; numerous nieces and nephews; and a special cousin, Darlene
Haggerton of Mineola.
He was preceded in death by parents, Weldon Brown and Wilda
Radzinsky; as well as his son, Mike Blankenship.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2015, White Oak, Gregg Co., TX, Obituary
Longview
News-Journal (TX) Date: August 13, 2015
Deborah Lynn Gawrieh, 61, of White Oak passed away Monday, August
10, surrounded by her family. She was born in Heber Springs, Ark. on May 28,
1954 to Wayne and Ellen Garrett and had 4 sisters.
She graduated from Heber Springs High School in1972 and then moved
to Little Rock, Ark. She met the man she would marry at Wyatts Cafeteria in
1977 where they both worked. Shortly after meeting, they began dating and were
married on January 17, 1981. Together they had four children, and all four of
them were the center of her universe. Every day of her life was dedicated to
taking care of her husband and children, and she did so by always driving
everyone around to practices, games, tournaments and events while still making
sure everyone ate and knew that they were loved.
In late 2003, she was diagnosed with non-Hodgkins Disease Lymphoma
and underwent treatment at MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston. She went into
remission but it returned only one year later in 2004. At that time she was
only given a 12% chance of survival. She fought long and hard, and won her
battle. She went into remission again and remained cancer free until late 2014,
where she underwent treatment again at MD Anderson.
She became a grandmother in February of 2006 and then again in
September of 2013. She was the best, most selfless and engaged grandmother
there could ever be. She gave every moment to her husband, kids and grandkids
and will always be loved and remembered for her love and total acceptance of
every one she knew.
She was preceded in death by her parents, her mother and father in
law, aunts, uncles and family friend, Kathy Moody.
She is survived by her husband of 33 years, Jack Gawrieh of White
Oak; her four children: daughter, Shami Gawrieh and granddaughter, Riley
Gawrieh both of White Oak; daughter and
son-in-law, Nineveh and Klint Blankenship and granddaughter,
Fannin Blankenship of Gladewater; son and daughter-in-law,
Emanuel and Larkin Gawrieh of Washington, DC; and son and fiancée, Joseph
Gawrieh and Brittney Reed of White Oak and Richland, Wash. respectively;
brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Sami and Debby Gawrieh of Hallsville, and
George and Janet Gawrieh of Texarkana, Ark.; four sisters, Sharon White of
Cabot, Ark., Patricia Latch, Beth Adcock and Peggy Phillips all of Heber
Springs, Ark. 8 nieces, 5 nephews and special family members, the Moodys.
Memorial services will be Friday August 14, at 1 p.m., at White Oak
Community Church.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Gonzales
2014, Smiley, Gonzales Co.,
TX, Obituary
Published on yourclevelandnews.com from Mar.
27 to Apr. 9, 2014
Stephen "Stevo" Van Sadler II.,
age 45, of Smiley, Texas, passed away Saturday, March 22, 2014, in San Antonio, [Bexar Co.,] Texas. He was born November 27, 1968, in
Cleveland, Texas, to parents: Steve and Harlene Sadler.
He is preceded in death by his father: Steve Sadler; grandparents:
Van and Ruth Sadler; Harley and Lois Cupps; aunt: Betty Cupps; and cousin: Marc
Andrew McCraw.
Survivors include his mother: Harlene Sadler; sister: Sandi Sandler
Whiton and husband, Trevor; nephew: Ian Whiton; aunts and uncles: Dr. Robert
Cupps; Sue McCraw Chapman and husband, Frank; Gina Foote and husband, Brian; cousins: Jason Cupps and wife, Tess;
Lisa Smith and husband, Jay; Mandee McAdams and husband, Mark; Micah McCraw, Megan Blankenship and husband,
Tommy; and Drew Foot.
A funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, March 26,
2014, First Baptist Church, 400 W. Hanson, Cleveland, Texas, with Dr. Robert
Cupps presiding. Interment will follow at Pace-Stancil Memorial Rest Gardens,
Cleveland
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Hale
2014, Plainview, Hale Co.,
TX, Obituary
Published in Plainview Daily Herald from May
25 to May 26, 2014
Memorial services for Jean FitzGerald, 91, of Lubbock will be at
1:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 27, 2014, at First United Methodist Church Chapel in
Plainview with Dr. Max Browning officiating.
Jean was a member and president of the Hospital Auxiliary
"Pink Ladies," the Plainview Symphony Guild, the Knife and Fork Club
and was also a member of Delta Delphin Study Club and the First United
Methodist Church in Plainview. She sang in the Christian Church Choir and
enjoyed going to all her grandkids' ballgames.
She is survived by one daughter,
Pat Blankenship and husband
Wendel; granddaughter, Kari Byrd;
great-grandchildren, Leah Byrd and Kody Byrd; grandson, Greg
Blankenship and wife Twyla; great-grandchildren, Amber and Kyle
Wooldridge, Cape and Shepherd, Brandi and Keith Toogood, Graham and Harper, and
Camron Blankenship;
granddaughter, Lori Cate and husband Greg; great-grandchildren, Tanner and
Destanie Ferrell, Rylie Ann, Justin and Korrie Ferrell, and Brynlee; one son,
Jim FitzGerald and wife Judy; grandson, Jamie and Julie FitzGerald;
great-grandchildren, Daylan and Kaiden; granddaughter, Amy FitzGerald and
great-grandchild, Riley.
She is preceded in death by her husband, James FitzGerald.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Public Records: https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/K53S-VFJ
Blankenship, Wendell O. - b.15Sep1940 -
Residence 2008: Plainview, TX
Relatives: Greg Children'S Tele
Blankenship, Pat Blankenship, Twyla Dawn Blankenship
2014, Plainview, Hale Co., TX,
Obituary
Amarillo Globe-News (TX) - July 18, 2014
Funeral services for Don Johnston, 84 of Plainview will be held at
2:00 p.m. Saturday, July 19, 2014 at First Baptist Church with Danny Andrews
officiating. Interment will follow in Plainview Memorial Park under the
direction of Bartley Funeral Home.
Don passed away on Wednesday, July 16, 2014 in Plainview. He was
born on April 4, 1930 in Hollis, OK to J. D. and Ernestine Bilbrey Johnston. He
married Marion Franks on April 1, 1950 in Clovis, NM. Don was owner of Johnston
Motors in Plainview for 62 years. He was a member of First Baptist Church and
the ABC Club.
He is survived by his wife, Marion Johnston of Plainview; 1 Son,
Tim Johnston and wife Lynn of Plano; 1 Daughter,
Jeana Blankenship of Plainview; 1 Brother, Dwight Johnston
and wife Beverly of Claremont, Calif.; 1 Sister, Jean Anderson of Court
Springs, TX; 4 Grandchildren and 6 Great Grandchildren.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2014, Plainview, Hale Co., TX, Death
Lubbock Avalanche-Journal (TX) Date: October 6, 2014
Owen Caleb "Bo" Blankenship, Jr., 83, of Plainview died Oct. 4, 2014.
Services are pending with Bartley Funeral Home of Plainview.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Hardin
2015, Kountze, Hardin
Co., TX, Death
The Beaumont Enterprise, (TX) - August 23, 2015
Ernesteen Alice Blankenship, 90, of Kountze, died Aug. 21, 2015, Broussard's, Kountze
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2015, Kountze, Hardin
Co., TX, Obituary
http://www.silsbeebee.com/articles/2015/08/26/ernesteen-blankenship
Ernesteen Alice Blankenship, 90, of Kountze,
died Friday, August 21, 2015. Born in Nacogdoches, she had worked as a
cafeteria worker for Farmersville Independent School District.
A graveside service was Monday, August 24
at IOOG Cemetery in Farmersville under the direction of Broussard’s Mortuary in
Kountze.
Survivors include her daughter, Peggy Boyett and husband
Troyce of Kountze; and
two grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren and eight great-great
grandchildren.
Harris
2015, Atascocita, Harris
Co., TX, Obituary
Published on youratascocitanews.com from July
28 to Aug. 10, 2015
Geraldine "Jerrie" Horn, 81, passed away July 25, 2015 in
Kingwood, Texas.
She is survived by her loving husband of 64 years, Albert Horn;
daughter and son-in-law, Glenda and Eric Wehner; son, Dennis Earl Horn;
granddaughter, Lisa Jewell, sisters,
Christine Blankenship, Earline Ruffin and husband Gene; numerous
other relatives and a host of loving friends.
Funeral services were held at 10:00 a.m., Thursday, July 30, 2015
at First United Methodist Church Humble. Graveside services followed at
Rosewood Memorial Park, Humble
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Parker Co., TX, Marriage; https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:VTRX-593
Albert W. Horn, 40 - Geraldine Barnard, 35
- 03 Jul 1969
2014, Baytown, Harris Co., TX, Obituary
Published in Houston Chronicle on June 3,
2014
Ruben Wayne Soto, 54, passed away May 31, 2014 in Baytown, Texas.
He was born July 17, 1959 in Victoria, Texas to Richard and Felice R. Soto.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
He is survived by his brother, Jeffery R. Soto and wife Amy; sisters, Yolanda D. Huerta and husband
Amador and Debbie J Blankenship and husband Lynn and 3
nephews and 1 niece.
A Funeral Service will be held Thursday, June 5, 2014 at 11 a.m. in
the Chapel of Grand View Funeral Home with Interment to follow in Grand View
Memorial Park.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2014, Houston, Harris Co., TX, Death
Hazel Blankenship,
February 1, 1924 - February 14, 2014
Arrangements under the direction of Heights
Funeral Home, Houston, TX.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2014,
Houston, Harris Co., TX, Obituary
Published in Houston Chronicle on Feb. 17,
2014
Hazel Blankenship
passed away Friday, February 14, 2014. Hazel was a native Houstonian and
longtime resident of Timber Grove Manor. Born February 1,
1924 to Albert B. Blankenship and Martha Ellen Blankenship.
Survived by numerous cousins, and many close friends.
Professionally, she worked in the accounting department at Wyatt
Industries for over twenty five years. She was beloved member of Grace United
Methodist Church. She served as church school secretary as
well as being a devoted food pantry volunteer for many years.
Funeral Service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, February 19,
at Grace United Methodist Church, 1245 Heights Blvd. Houston, TX 77008 with
Rev. Hill Johnson officiating. Interment will follow at Fairbanks Cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2014,
Houston, Harris Co., TX, Obituary
Published in Houston Chronicle on Apr. 8,
2014
Nora McCoy 91, born March 6, 1923, passed away April 6, 2014. Nora
worked for many years in the Banking Business as an Office Manager and a
longtime member of Christ the King Catholic Church.
She was preceded in death by husband, Cecil C. McCoy and daughter,
Marie McCoy.
Survived by her sons, Wayne McCoy, Mike McCoy and wife Carolyn and
John McCoy and wife Robyn; sisters,
Madelin Godfrey and Louella
Blankenship; brothers, Val
Mock, Albert Mock and Ralph Mock; grandsons; Jeff McCoy, John McCoy, Jr. and
Justin MCoy.
The Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday,
April 10, 2014 at Christ the King Catholic Church, 4419 N. Main, with Rev.
Giulio Veronesi, C.R.S. celebrant. The Rite of Committal will follow in the
Garden of Gethsemane at Forest Park Lawndale Cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2014, Houston, Harris Co., TX, Death
Bonnie M. Blankenship; February 1, 1928 - April 11, 2014
Arrangements under the direction of Forest
Park Westheimer Funeral Home, Houston, TX.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2014, Houston, Harris Co., TX, Obituary
Published in Houston Chronicle on Apr. 17,
2014
Bonnie Hinson Blankenship, was born Feb. 1, 1928 in Amarillo, TX, to
Lee F. Hinson and Marie Ewing Hinson. During her teens she was baptized at the
West Amarillo Church of Christ. Bonnie graduated from Amarillo High School in
1946 and from Amarillo College in 1948. She took a three-year course at
Northwest Texas School of Nursing, graduating as valedictorian of her class.
Bonnie was married to Asa Blankenship, Jr., in 1947. Their daughter
Sue was born in 1957. The family lived in
Austin, Abilene, Amarillo, Galveston, and finally in Houston from 1968. Bonnie
worked as a surgical registered nurse from 1948 to 1952 and from then on as a
homemaker. Bonnie was a loving wife to
Asa and very devoted to their daughter Sue. Asa and Bonnie had an exceptional
marriage. They enjoyed some wonderful trips together. Bonnie loved gardening
and also hosting visitors in their home. She greatly loved Jesus. Bonnie and
Asa were active church members all of their lives. In recent years they were
members of the Little York Church of Christ in Houston.
Bonnie passed on to be with Christ on April 11, 2014. She was
preceded in death by her parents.
Bonnie is survived by her husband Asa of Houston, her daughter Sue
Green and husband Bob of Hilo, Hawaii, granddaughter Melissa Green and
great-granddaughters Aydyn and Ashlynn Pearson of Houston, and Bonnie's sister
Wanda Ming of Pauls Valley, Oklahoma.
Services will be held Saturday, April 19, 2014, at Forest Park
Funeral Home. A Visitation will be held from 10-11am, and the Service at 11am,
with a brief graveside service immediately following in the cemetery of Forest
Park Westheimer.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2014,
Houston, Harris Co., TX, Obituary
Published in Houston Chronicle on Aug. 9,
2014
Beverly Jean Lindsey McLendon Passed away August 5, 2014. She was
born to JC and Opal Lindsey on January 25, 1933 in Houston, Texas.
She graduated from Jefferson Davis High School. A longtime member
of Glenbrook United Methodist Church, she served faithfully on the church
council and enjoyed singing in the choir. Beverly's passion was bowling. She
was an avid bowler from her late teens. Her passion grew as she became a leader
in the world of bowling. She was a past president of the Houston Women's
Bowling Association where she served on many committees and delegations. She
served as President of the Texas Women's Bowling Association for 9 years,
director for 10 years and the Texas Young America Bowling Alliance Advisor. She
was the director of the Women's International Bowling Congress for 11 ½ years.
She held the position of Texas Women Bowling Writers for 6 years and was the
president of the Texas 600 Club for 13 years.
Honors bestowed upon her included: Houston WBA Life Member, Women's
International Bowling Congress Member Emerita, National Women Bowling Writers
Member Emerita, and Houston Youth Bowling Hall of Honor just to name a few. She
was inducted into the Houston Bowling Hall of Fame in 1974 and the Texas
Woman's Bowling Association Hall of Fame in 2004. She retired from her 18 ½
years of dedication as the Publications and Conference Coordinator at the
University of Houston.
She is preceded in death by her beloved husband Harry Raymond
McLendon Jr, son Michael Ray McLendon, parents JC and Opal Lindsey, brother Murrel Lindsey, and sister Mary
Blankenship.
She is survived by her loving son and daughter-in-law Patrick and
Dawn McLendon, her precious grandsons Matthew and Sean McLendon, sisters and best friends Jackie Blankenship and JoAnn Lindsey and many, many cherished
nieces, nephews and friends. Her amazing smile, her wonderful laughter, and her
genuinely joyful spirit will be missed by so many.
A Celebration of Beverly's life will be held on August 11, 2014 at
Glenbrook United Methodist Church, 8635 Glen Valley Dr. Houston, Texas.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2014, Houston, Harris Co., TX, Obituary
Published in Houston Chronicle on Sept. 18,
2014
Juanita LaVonne Blankenship, age 92, passed away on Sept. 14, 2014 in Houston, Texas. She was
born on June 6, 1922 in Eunice, Missouri.
Juanita graduated from high school and was a devoted wife and
mother. She was also a member of Second Baptist Church. Juanita enjoyed
gardening, reading, attending church and loved to watch birds come to her
birdfeeder.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Gilbert
Blankenship in 2004.
Juanita is survived by her two sons,
Mark Blankenship and Barry Blankenship.
Services are private and will be held under the direction of Forest
Park Westheimer.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
SSDI: Blankenship,
Gilbert H., 83, 04Oct1920 - 31Jul2004, Houston, Harris, TX, IL-337-14-4132
Davidson Co.,
TN, Marriage; https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/KZ7B-5MK
Gilbert Howard
Blankenship, Jr. 21 - Juanita Lavonne Stair, 20, - 03Oct1942
+2014, Houston, Harris Co., TX, Obituary
Published in Houston Chronicle on Sept. 28,
2014
Asa Lee Blankenship Jr., was born in Amarillo, TX, July 27, 1926, to Asa L. Blankenship Sr. and Beatrice Shore Blankenship.
Asa grew up in Amarillo, TX. and was
baptized at the West Amarillo Church of Christ. Asa attended Amarillo High
School and graduated from Peacock Military Academy (high school) in San Antonio,
TX, in 1944. He served in the U.S. Army for two years and received his BA from
the University of Texas in 1950 and his MA in 1952.
Asa was married to Bonnie Hinson in 1947 and they had a remarkable
relationship. They enjoyed some wonderful trips together. Their daughter Sue was born
in 1957. The family lived in Austin, Abilene, Amarillo, Galveston, and finally
in Houston from 1968. Asa worked as a staff geologist from 1952 to 1961, then
in banking as a trust investment officer from 1965 until his retirement in
1997.
A priority for Asa and Bonnie was serving God together. Asa did lay preaching in a number of congregations and served as an
elder of the Rice Avenue Church of Christ in Bellaire and later of the Little
York Church of Christ in Houston. He was always very concerned about the
welfare of the church. Asa passed on to be with Christ on September 24, 2014.
He was preceded in death by his wife Bonnie, parents and sister Georgia Stewart.
He is survived by his daughter,
Sue Green and husband Bob of Hilo, Hawaii;
granddaughter, Melissa Green and two great-granddaughters, Aydyn and Ashlynn
Pearson of Houston. Asa is also survived by a sister-in-law Wanda Ming of Pauls
Valley, OK.
Services will be held on Saturday, October 4, 2014 at Forest Park
Westheimer Funeral Home. Visitation will be held from 2 p.m.-3 p.m., Saturday,
October 4, 2014 and Service will begin at 3 p.m. Interment to follow.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2014, Houston, Harris Co., TX, Obituary
Published in Houston Chronicle on Oct. 24,
2014
Jeanette Morello Loria, 94, beloved mother, grandmother and
great-grandmother, passed away Tuesday, October 21, 2014. She was born February
28, 1920 in Hearne, Texas. She was a charter member of St. Theresa Catholic
Church.
She was preceded in death by her parents Sam and Mary Morello, her
husband of 59 years Nunzie Loria, her brothers Louis Morello, Pete Morello and
Charlie Morello and her sister Mary Stella Lampson.
She is survived by her children Mary Jo Poncio and husband Michael
and Lee Loria and wife Linda, her grandchildren
Phillip Loria and wife Lynette, Leigh Ann Lee and husband Tyler, Michelle Blankenship and husband
Darren and Misty Rumfolo and husband Louis, her great-grandchildren Danielle and Kaylee Blankenship, John
Michael and Cody Rumfolo and Sydney Rose Lee and Baby Lee, her brother Frank
Morello, her sisters-in-law Louise Morello McConnell and Fene Loria and
numerous nieces and nephews.
The Funeral Mass will be celebrated Saturday, October 25, 2014 at
12:00 PM at St. Theresa Catholic Church, 6622 Haskell Street, Houston, Texas
77007. Interment will follow in The Garden of Gethsemani at Forest Park
Lawndale Cemetery, 6900 Lawndale Street, Houston, Texas 77023. Pallbearers are Phillip Loria, Tyler
Lee, Frank Morello, Jr., Pete Morello, Jr., Darren Blankenship
and Louis Rumfolo. Honorary Pallbearers are Charlie Morello, Jr. and Frank
Morello.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2014, Houston, Harris Co.,
TX, Obituary
Denton Record-Chronicle (TX) Date: October 29, 2014
Betty Jean Walters Jackson was born to Garland Odell (Bob) Walters
and Georgia Alta Walters, April 7, 1952, in Denton, Texas. She passed away at
her home in Houston, Texas, on October 22, 2014.
She was a devoted mother and friend who will be greatly missed.
Betty is survived by her daughter,
Amy Karyn Blankenship, and son-in-law,
Keith Blankenship (Tomball); sister, Ruby Nell Starnes
(Denton); brothers, Curtis Dale Walters (Argyle), Jerry David Walters (Austin),
and Glenn Paul Walters (Forestburg); along with many nieces and nephews.
Betty was preceded in death by her parents, sister, Doris Lynn
Timmons, and brothers, Bobby Dan Walters, Weldon Mack Walters, and Richard
(Dickey) Joe Walters.
Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, October
29, 2014, at Denton Funeral Home, 120 South Carroll Blvd., Denton, TX 76201. Burial to follow at Roselawn Cemetery, 3801 Roselawn Drive, Denton,
TX, 76207.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2014, Houston, Harris
Co., TX, Obituary
Houston Chronicle (TX) Date: October 11, 2014
Esther Blankinship Williams, a civil rights activist and grass-roots leader in the Democratic
Party, died Oct. 4. She was 93. Her political efforts and community work helped
elect many of Houston's most prominent elected officials, her colleagues said,
including Sen. Rodney Ellis, Congresswomen Barbara Jordan and Sheila Jackson
Lee and Congressman Al Green. "She has been loyal to her party. She has
been loyal to her neighborhood and she has been loyal to her country,"
said Green. "She was the kind of American that helped change America for
the good. She was born in era when she was discriminated against, but she lived
long enough to see the change."
Williams, known by family as "Mama Esther," was born in
Woodworth, La. on Sept. 3, 1921, to Alonzo and Admonia Spikes Blankinship. She was the seventh child of 10 and the
last of her siblings to die. She met her husband, Arthur L. Williams, a master
sergeant in the Air Force, in California, where she was visiting a friend. She
had no children, but took many under her wing, encouraging them throughout
their lives.
Political support Gerald Womack, Jackson Lee's campaign manager,
considers himself one of Williams "adoptive children." He met
Williams when he was just 15 while he was a volunteer on the mayors' citizens'
assistance programs. Williams mentored him and embraced him as
her own. "She taught me the importance of voting," said
Womack, who once ran for the Houston City Council District D seat. "If she
believed in a cause, she felt that she would get involved in it.
She believed in that old grass-roots style of politics. She pushed
a lot of people." Also active in community politics was Willie Bell Boone,
who became Williams' best friend. Boone, president of the southeast precinct
judges and community liaison for Ellis, said she remembers how instrumental
Williams was in getting her ready to run for precinct judge. Honesty,
toughness "She gave me advice. She told me what I had to do to
train," Boone said. "And after I won, she told me that I had to do
block walking. 'Get you some thank you cards,' she
said. She wanted me to thank the people."
Williams was not afraid to call people out when she didn't like something
they did. When Williams found a grammatical error in one of Ellis' email
newsletters, she didn't hesitate to call him. "She was telling me that I
should hire people to proof that stuff before it goes out of my office,"
Ellis said. "She told me 'We don't put y'all in office to make mistakes'.
She'd get in my face on a regular basis." Honesty was one of her defining
characteristics. She didn't hesitate to tell people the truth, even if it hurt,
Ellis said. "She would toughen you up by telling you the truth,"
Ellis said. "There are very few people who tell you that you gave an awful
speech. Most people compliment you. It's good to have people who would keep it
real, call it like is. That's who she was." Politics was her passion, but
Williams also enjoyed fishing at the Texas City dike.
Her favorite sport was baseball and she loved the Astros. She
always found ways to care for people, said close friend Patsy Butcher. The two
met while Williams was a volunteer for the Democratic Party in 1982. "She
was there for me when I having trouble with my mother, who was elderly,"
Butcher said. "She knew how hard it was for me. But she always called. And
she cared.
"Services were Friday. michelle.iracheta@chron.com
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2015, Houston, Harris Co., TX, Obituary
Published in Houston Chronicle on Feb. 16,
2015
Harriet Shelkofsky Harmon, 84 years old, entered the Lord's
presence on February 14, 2015. Born July 15, 1930 to Harold
and Mae Radford Shelkofsky in Montgomery, Alabama.
Harriet spent her school years in Demopolis, Alabama. She
eventually met the love of her life, J. Raymond Harmon, while he was working
for Brown & Root constructing the locks and dam on the Tombigbee River in
Demopolis. They were married in Meridian, Mississippi on June 30, 1951 and
traveled to several states during J's employment with Brown & Root,
eventually settling in Houston in 1954.
They had two daughters, Karen and Debbie, and one son J. Raymond
Harmon, Jr. Harriet served as a school secretary in Spring Branch ISD, and
later was a residential realtor. After the death of her husband, she went into
the equestrian boarding business with her son, J.
Harriet is preceded in death by her parents, her husband, and her sister, Betty Blankenship Glass.
She is survived by her daughter, Karen Morris and husband, Steve,
her daughter Debbie Moriarty and husband, Tim, all of Houston, her son, J.
Raymond Harmon, Jr. and wife, Lory, of New Braunfels, TX. , as well as her brother Jimmy Blankenship and wife, Betty, of Demopolis, Alabama, granddaughters Jennifer
Moriarty Hyland, Kiki Moriarty Fountain, Courtney Moriarty Squillante, Kelli
Morris Fargason, Lauren Harmon Kinsey, Michelle Moriarty Lonergan, J. Raymond
Harmon, III, and Lukas Harmon, and their spouses, thirteen great grandchildren,
and numerous nieces and nephews.
A celebration of Harriet's life will be held at Memorial Church of
Christ (900 Echo Lane, Houston) on Wednesday, February 18, at 10:00am. A
graveside service will follow immediately at Memorial Oaks Cemetery (13001 Katy
Freeway, Houston).
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Jimmy R. Blankenship – b.27Jan1941 -
Linden, AL; https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:KPX3-7PS
Relatives: Betty Blankenship, Julie E.
Blankenship, Mary F. Blankenship, Stephanie R. Blankenship.
From
Zebasearch.com
James R.
Blankenship - 3875 County Rd #19, Linden, AL, 36748 - (334) 341-4691
2015, Houston, Harris Co., TX, Obituary
Antoinette "Anne" Poncio, age 74, passed away Wednesday,
May 13, 2015. Born in Houston, she was a beloved daughter of Tony and Rose
Poncio (deceased), and she retired from Aldine Independent School District
after many years of service.
She is survived by brothers, Michael Poncio and wife Mary Jo and
Marion Poncio and wife Mary; her best friend of 38 years, Betty Moore;
grandson, Richard Edwards and fiancé Amber Moore; nieces, Michelle Blankenship and husband Darren,
Misty Rumfolo and husband Louis, and Kim Keltner and husband Bill; nephew, Tony
Poncio and wife Sandra; great nieces and
nephews, Danielle and Kaylee Blankenship,
John Michael and Cody Rumfolo, Dillon and Samantha Keltner, and Blake and
Alexis Poncio; extended family, Brenda Ruiz, Rhonda Cook, Veda Moore, and Karen
Moore (deceased).
A Rosary will be recited at 10:00 a.m. Monday, May 18, 2015, and
the Celebration of Life Funeral Service will be at 10:30 a.m., all to be held
in the Chapel of Earthman Resthaven. Interment will follow at Earthman
Resthaven Cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2015, Houston, Harris Co., TX, Obituary
The Daily Independent, (Ashland, KY) - October 10, 2015
Thelma Ruth Lay, 94, passed away on Thursday, May 21, 2015, in
Houston, Harris County, Texas. Born on April 4, 1921, in Elk Valley, Campbell
County, Tenn., she was the only child of Matthew Lay and Bertha Lewallen Lay.
Thelma's mother Bertha passed away as a result of childbirth and
Thelma was subsequently raised by her maternal grandparents, Filetus "F.
L." Lewallen and Melinda Jane
"Jane" Blankenship Lewallen, moving with them shortly
thereafter to Harlan County.
After finishing high school in the late 1930's, she relocated with
her family to Boone County, W.Va. In 1943 at the age of 22, Thelma joined the
U.S. Army during WWII as a part of the Women's Army Corps (WAC) and served
until early 1946, attaining the rank of sergeant and receiving the American
Service Medal, Good Conduct Medal, WAAC Service Ribbon and the WWII Victory
Medal.
After her discharge she attended the Washington School of Business
in Brooklyn, N.Y. and later worked for the State Director of Insurance in
Charleston, W.Va. through the 1950s. In January of 1960, she accepted a
position with Ashland Oil, Inc. in Houston, Texas, which she held until her
retirement.
Thelma was a 30 year plus member (and former chapter president) of
the Skyscraper Chapter of the American Business Women's Association, one of the
most active chapters in Texas and one which provided many scholarships over the
years to young women seeking to improve their lives through education. Thelma
also served for more than 40 years as a volunteer with the Methodist Hospital
Service Corps and was a frequent donor to many charities including the
Salvation Army, the American Red Cross and others.
Having no siblings or children, Thelma is survived by many cousins,
those being the children and grandchildren of her now deceased aunts and
uncles, Ada Lewallen Brown (husband Tom), Lewis Lewallen Sr. (wife Ruth) and
Ruby Lewallen Harris (husband Mont); along with a number of dear friends.
A graveside service will be at 1 p.m., Tuesday, Oct. 13, 2015,
where interment will take place in Catlettsburg Cemetery in Boyd County.
Veterans Funeral Service in Houston and Neal-Kilgore & Collier Funeral Home
in Catlettsburg are in charge of arrangements.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2015, Houston, Harris
Co, TX, Obituary
Mrs. Lena Bess Kimport passed away on Thursday, December 3, 2015 at
her home surrounded by family and loved ones. She was born in Fort Worth, Texas
on September 22, 1917 and moved to Houston in 1951.
She was a loving mother, grandmother and great grandmother. She was
a active member of Oaks Presbyterian Church as well as
a longtime volunteer. Nearly 20 years of service with Meals on Wheels with
several awards and accommodations. She continued her commitment to help others
with over a decade of service at Manna, a church re-sales shop.
She was preceded in death by her husband Leo J. Kimport.
Survived by her daughter Mindy Laird and
husband Scott, grandsons Ron Blankenship & his wife Cindy, Dennis Blankenship & his wife Jenny, granddaughter Jordan
Laird, and two great-grandchildren Cole and Julia Blankenship.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Henderson
2015, Seven Points, Henderson Co., TX, Obituary
Published in Dallas Morning News on Feb. 1,
2015
David L. Dotson, of Seven Points, Texas was born September 8, 1929
to his father, David L. Dotson and mother, Lotis Faye Kilpatrick in Wichita
Falls, Texas. He passed away Thursday, January 29, 2015 at the Texas
Presbyterian Hospital in Dallas,
Texas.
David is preceded in death by his Parents, his wife, Martha M.
Dotson (Munson), and step-mother, Nadine Blankenship.
He is survived by his son, Michael D. Dotson and daughter, Judy A.
Dotson
A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, February 7, 2015
1:00pm at the Cedar Creek Lake United Methodist Church in Tool, TX. Under the
direction of Huckabee-Tomlinson Funeral Homes
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Hidalgo
2015, McAllen, Hidalgo Co., TX, Obituary
Published in Valley Morning Star on Mar. 24,
2015
A stranger to no one and a friend to all, Gustavo Gaston
Villarreal, Sr., age 79, passed away on March 22, 2015 at the Alfredo Gonzalez
Veterans Home in McAllen Texas, after a short struggle with cancer. He was born
on March 14, 1936 in San Benito, Texas. Gustavo proudly served his country in
the United States Air Force during the Korean War and later in the United
States Naval Reserve.
Gustavo is preceded in death by his parents, Alberto C. Villarreal
and Wilfrida (Pino) Jauregui Villarreal.
Gustavo is survived by three daughters,
Cynthia V. (Steve) Blankenship of San Antonio, Texas, Laura R. Villarreal
of Amsterdam, The Netherlands, and Christina L. Villarreal of Boston,
Massachusetts, and a son, Dr. Gustavo Gaston (Lucy) Villarreal, Jr. of
McGregor, Texas. He is also survived by his brothers Fernando H. (Alicia)
Villarreal, Manuel R. (Marylou) Villarreal, Alberto C. (Graciela) Villarreal,
Mario (Irma) Villarreal, and a sister Maricela (Larry) Smith; four
grandchildren, one great-granddaughter, numerous nieces and nephews, and his
former wives, Ninfa Loya Villarreal and Linda B. Villarreal.
A Mass will be held on Tuesday, March 24, 2015 at 1:15 p.m. at Our
Lady of Perpetual Help, 2209 Kendlewood, McAllen,
Texas. Inurnment will follow at the Rio Grande Valley State Veterans Cemetery,
2520 South Inspiration Road, Mission, Texas.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Stephen Allen Blankenship – b.08Aug1959 -
San Antonio, TX: https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:2QP9-TWS
Relatives: Cynthi Blankenship, Cynthia E.
Blankenship.
2014, Mission, Hidalgo Co., TX, Obituary
Globe Gazette (Mason City, IA) - May 7, 2014
Vincent A. Otis, 88, Mission, Texas and Cumberland, Wis., formerly
of Northwood, died peacefully on May 2, 2014, at Mission Regional Medical
Center, Mission, Texas.
Graveside services for Vincent are planned for Saturday, May 10, at
1 p.m. at St. James Cemetery, Forest City.
Vincent was born on April 6, 1926, in Forest City to Jerome and
Nellie Otis. Vincent attended Forest City schools. Vincent served honorably in
the U.S. Army in Korea. Vincent married Enid Clark on Oct. 24, 1953. They were
later divorced. Vincent married Beverly Carpenter on July 28, 1993.
During his life, Vincent farmed in and around Forest City and
Ventura. He later became an engineer for Carroll George Inc. in Northwood and
retired from there. In retirement, he spent time in both Cumberland, Wis., and
Mission, Texas and enjoyed dancing and socializing with other winter Texans.
Vincent is survived by his wife, Beverly and by his six children: Michael (Mary) Otis, Patrick
Otis, Colleen (Michael) Blankenship, Eileen (Matt) Miller, Daniel (Darla) Otis, and Carmel
Retz. Also surviving are numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Vincent was preceded in death by his parents, Jerome and Nellie as
well as by brothers Thomas and Eugene.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Hunt
2015, Commerce, Hunt Co., TX, Obituary
Greenville Herald-Banner (TX) Date: January 13, 2015
Lee Roy Holley, 75, of Commerce, formerly of McKinney, passed away
Jan. 10, 2015, in Commerce. He was born Jan. 13, 1939, in Cullman, Ala., to
Johnny Lee and Katie Lee (Harris) Holley.
Lee Roy married Elouise Cowan on Aug. 17, 1959, in Cordova, Ala. He
retired from Turrentine-Jackson-Morrow Funeral Home/Ridgeview Memorial Park
after 25 years.
He is survived by his two sons, James Roy Holley Sr. and wife
Vickie of Commerce and Dewayne Holley and wife Shannon of Carrollton; grandchildren Keith and Jerri Haws of
Commerce, Rebekah and Steve Barnard of Lone Oak, Jennifer and
Chad Blankenship of Blue Ridge, Tiffany Akers of Dallas,
Lori Holley of Durant, Okla., James and Meagan Holley Jr. of McKinney, Bryce
Marshall of Wylie, David Holley of Carrollton and Heather Holley of Carrollton;
and 15 great-grandchildren.
Lee Roy was preceded in death by his parents, Johnny and Katie
Holley; step mother Lathie Pugh Holley; his wife, Elouise Holley; son David
Earl Holley; brothers Johnny Holley, Ralph Holley and Jerry Holley; and sisters
Marie Cox and Helen Bennett.
A graveside service is scheduled today, Jan. 13, at 2:30 p.m. at
Ridgeview Memorial Park in Allen.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2015, Greenville, Hunt
Co., TX, Obituary
Greenville Herald-Banner (TX) Date: August 18, 2015
Tommie Ruth Woodall Glossup, 93, of Greenville passed away Monday,
Aug. 17, 2015, at Legend Healthcare. She was born Sept., 3, 1921 in Caddo Mills
to Thomas and Annie Woodall.
Her funeral service will be Thursday, Aug. 20, 2015, in the
Coker-Mathews Funeral Home chapel with George Boyd officiating. Burial
immediately follows the service and will be at the IOOF Cemetery in Caddo
Mills. Pallbearers are represented by her nephews, Larry Woodall, Webber
Woodall, Matt Ottwell, Jordan Ottwell, Randy Tower and Brandon King. Honorary
pallbearers are her "beloved children," Chance, Bubba, Brandy,
Brittney, Rylee, Justin, Ariel and Emily.
Tommie has been a lifetime resident of Greenville, working for the
movie theaters, Rialto, Rita, Texan and Colonial. She retired from Haggar's
Pants Manufacturing after 36 years of service. Following retirement, she was
the caregiver for many children whom she dearly loved.
Tommie grew up in Caddo Mills, Merit, Graham Point, Dixon and
Greenville. She married Leon Glossup on March 14, 1942, in Greenville.
Tommie is survived by her son, Vernon and wife, Maryanne of
Lindale; granddaughters Amy Glossup Bancroft and husband Galen of Porter,
Texas, and Beth Edwards and husband Jason of Spokane, Wash.; great grandson Austin
Blankenship of Houston;
brothers Gene Woodall and wife Nancy and Doyle Woodall of Greenville; sister
Evelyn Smiley of Dixon; as well as many loving nieces and nephews.
Tommie was preceded in death by her father, mother and husband, as
well as beloved brothers, uncles and aunts.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Hutchinson
+2015, Stinnett, Hutchinson
Co., TX, Obituary
Amarillo Globe-News (TX) - November 20, 2015
Bobby Ray Blankenship, 86, of Stinnett died Thursday, Nov. 19, 2015. Mr. Blankenship was
the son of John and Alvis Wiley Blankenship.
Services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday in First Baptist Church in
Stinnett with the Rev. Mike Donathan officiating. Burial will be in Stinnett
Cemetery.
He was a member of First Baptist Church Stinnett and loved his Lord
and savior, Jesus Christ.
Survivors include a son,
Brad Blankenship of Krum; a daughter, Abby
Dennis of Stinnett; two brothers, Jimmy Blankenship of Stinnett and Mark Blankenship of Calera, Okla.; a sister, Elaine Mullens of Calara; four grandchildren; and
four great-grandchildren.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2015, Stinnett, Hutchinson
Co., TX, Obituary
Amarillo Globe-News (TX) - December 1, 2015
Jimmy Allen Blankenship, 79, of Stinnett died Sunday, Nov. 29, 2015, in Fritch, [Hutchinson Co., TX]. He was born Aug. 6, 1936, in Colbert, Okla., to John Lewis and Alvis
Veatrice Wiley Blankenship.
Services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday in Victory Baptist in Stinnett
with the Rev. Jimmy Lewis, pastor, officiating. Burial will be in Stinnett
Cemetery.
Mr. Blankenship was a gauger for Phillips before retiring.
Survivors include his wife,
Joyce; two sons,
Paul of Stinnett and Mike of Fritch; a brother, Mark of Calera, Okla.; a sister,
Elaine Mullens of Calera; and four grandchildren.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Jefferson
2014, Nederland, Jefferson Co., TX, Obituary
Port Arthur News (TX) - January 20, 2014
Thelma LeBlanc Elmore passed away on January 19, 2014 at the age of
89, in Nederland. She was born March 27, 1924, in Port Arthur, to Noeda
Thibodeaux and Simon LeBlanc and raised by her aunt, Axia "Nan" Wiltz
and uncle, Percy Wiltz.
Thelma graduated from Port Arthur Business College and was employed
by Port Arthur Abstract Company and retired from Carpenters Local in Beaumont,
where she worked as a bookkeeper and secretary. Her favorite pastime was
listening and dancing to Cajun music.
She is preceded in death by her parents; husband, Alex Elmore;
siblings, Simon "Panny" Leblanc, T.J. Leblanc, Verna Stansbury, Anna
Lou Nunez, Janette Owens; and great-grandson, Christopher Campbell.
Thelma is survived by her son, Buzz Cessac of Nederland; daughters, Sandy Blankenship and her husband, Mike, of Fannett, Ginger Parker and her
husband, Jerry, of Beaumont, Brenda Broussard and her husband Greg, of Jasper;
seven grandchildren, Stacy Long, Michael Blankenship, Angela Campbell, Amy Fournier, Justin
Broussard, Preston Broussard and Joshua Broussard; five great-grandchildren,
sister, Jean LaCour of Lafayette, Louisiana; and a host of nieces and nephews
A gathering of Mrs. Elmore's family and friends will begin at 10:00
a.m., with a funeral service to follow at 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, January 22,
2014, at Broussard's, 505 North 12thStreet, Nederland. Entombment will follow
at Greenlawn Memorial Park, Groves.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2015, Nederland, Jefferson Co., TX, Obituary
Published in The Beaumont Enterprise on Sept. 9,
2015 -
Ethel Kay Blankenship, 73, of Nederland died September 5, 2015. She was born on November
20, 1941, in Fort Worth, to Mary
Ricketts Blankenship and Louis Homer Blankenship.
Ethel retired after thirty years as a legal secretary and was an
animal lover.
Survivors include her brothers,
Billy Blankenship and his wife, Sandra, of Beaumont; L. H. Blankenship of Herford; and Robert Blankenship and his wife, Betty, of Cisco; sister, Barbara
McDaniel and her husband, Bill, of Haltom City; and several nieces, nephews,
other relatives, and friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents; and sisters, Nona Armstrong and Mickey Bruyere.
A private family committal will be held at Broussard's Crematorium,
Beaumont, under the direction of Broussard's, 505 North 12th Street, Nederland.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2014, Port Arthur, Jefferson Co., TX, Obituary
Published in The Beaumont Enterprise on Feb. 4,
2014
Wayne Blankenship
passed away Sunday, February 2, 2014 at the Medical Center of Southeast Texas,
in Port Arthur, TX at the age of 86. He was born May 14, 1927 in West Monroe,
Louisiana to the late Melvin and Patty Lou Jones Blankenship. He was a member of Calvary Baptist Church
in Port Acres, a veteran of World War II and retired from Gulf Oil in 1985 as a
supervisor.
Wayne is survived by his son,
Mike Blankenship and his wife, Sandy of Fannett; his daughter, Kathy Havens and her husband, Robert of Fannett; brother, Bob
Blankenship; three grandchildren, Stacy Long, Michael Blankenship, Jr., and James Swaim; and three
great-grandchildren and four nieces.
He was preceded in death by his wife of 61 years, Jean
Blankenship and his parents.
Wayne loved going to church and working with his tools. He was
known to fix anything and build everything. He was particularly proud of his
grandchildren and great-grandchildren and their accomplishments.
Funeral services will be held at Melancons Funeral Home on
Wednesday, February 5, 2014 at 1:00 p.m., with Bro. Jeff Bell officiating.
Interment will follow at Oak Bluff Memorial Park in Port Neches.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2015, Port Arthur, Jefferson Co., TX, Obituary
http://www.claytonthompson.com/memsol.cgi?user_id=1609804
Peggy Jo Blankenship
Sanford, 75, of Port Arthur passed away on Tuesday, June 16, 2015 at Mid-
Jefferson Extended Care Hospital in Nederland,
[Jefferson Co., TX]. She was born on September 4, 1939 to Verna Mae Rau
Blankenship and Doc Spencer Blankenship in Port Arthur.
Peggy graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School in 1957. She
worked as the Gulf Clown for many years, a teachers
aide at Wheatley, a homemaker and sold Avon for many years. She was an avid
quilter, and quilting was her passion.
Peggy was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Robert
“Bobby” Eugene Sanford, Sr.
She is survived by her daughter, Peggy Jo Trahan of Port Arthur,
her sons, Robert Eugene Sanford, Jr. of Bridge City, Kenneth Charles Sanford,
Sr. of Port Neches, Andy Sanford of Port Arthur and Douglas Spencer Sanford of
Madisonville, Texas along with 14 grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren.
Peggy is also survived by her sister,
Carolyn McDuffie of Jasper, Texas, her brothers, Charles Blankenship of San Marcos, Texas, and Gerald Blankenship of Crosby, Texas, as well as several
nieces and nephews, great nieces and nephews.
The family is honoring her wishes of cremation with no services.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Johnson
+2014, Cleburne, Johnson Co., TX, Obituary
Cleburne Times-Review (TX) - March 19, 2014
Graveside service for Juanita Fletcher Marler, 93, of Cleburne will be conducted at 3 p.m. Wednesday, March 19,
2014, in Grange Hall Cemetery.
Mrs. Marler passed away Monday, March 17, 2014, in Granbury [Hood
Co., TX]. She was born
Feb. 12, 1921, in Alvarado to Floyd and Ova Self Blankenship.
She married Thomas Leslie "T. L." Fletcher on Feb. 27,
1934. and he preceded her in death in January 1981.
She then married J. W. Marler in August 1981 and he preceded her in death in
1991.
Mrs. Marler was a beautician and owned and operated a beauty salon.
She enjoyed dancing, fishing at the coast with her grandkids and traveling with
her daughter in Texas. She was a member of the Iris Garden Club and was of the
Baptist faith. Juanita will be missed by all who knew and loved her.
Survivors include her children, Tommie Juanita Schoppaul, Franklin
Floyd "Sam" Fletcher and Jo Ann Ford; eight grandchildren; numerous
great- and great-great-grandchildren; sister,
Lois Leck; several nieces and nephews; and a
host of other relatives and friends.
She was also preceded in death by her parents; sister, Willie
Belle Cummings; brothers, David and Clois Blankenship; and
several grandchildren.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2015, Cleburne, Johnson Co., TX, Obituary
Cleburne Times-Review (TX) Date: February 5, 2015
Services for Bill Williams, 76, of Cleburne will be conducted at
10:30 a.m. Friday, Feb. 6, 2015, in the Crosier-Pearson Cleburne Chapel. Mr.
Phil Collard will officiate. Burial will be in Greenacres Memorial Park.
Pallbearers will be Steven McPherson, Cliff Holden II, Chris George, Kery
Williams, Aaron Williams and Brett Campbell.
Bill Williams passed away Tuesday, Feb. 3, 2015, in Cleburne. He
was born Jan. 31, 1939, in Lubbock to George Lee and Ida Williams.
He was a business manager for D.S.A. Inc. Construction Management.
Mr. Williams loved working with and dealing with antiques. He was a member of
the Church of Christ.
Survivors include his son, Steven McPherson of Keller; three
grandchildren, Taylor McPherson, Nikolas McPherson and Alyssa McPherson; sister-in-law,
Betty Williams; five nieces, Beverly
Holden, Fairy George; Linda Cox, Dorothy Cox and Gail Blankenship; nephew, Kent Williams; and a number of great-nieces and -nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Ray Williams; and
sister, Rosalee Cox.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2015, Cleburne, Johnson
Co., TX, Obituary
Cleburne Times-Review (TX) Date: March 27, 2015
Mary Elizabeth Fogarty, 87, a longtime resident of Cleburne, Texas,
went to be with our Lord on Monday, March 23, 2015, in Fort Worth, Texas. Mary
was born in Blum, Texas, on June 9, 1927, to Rudy and Georgia Doty.
She was the youngest of nine children. She married Fred Fogarty on
April 11, 1964, and was blessed with 48 years of marriage until his passing in
November 2012. Mary was a blessing to all who knew her. She spread her love
through her beautiful smile and her incredible homemaking skills.
Her ability to cook great food and bake beautiful cakes was just
two of the many ways she ministered to others. Many of her children,
grandchildren, nieces and nephews recall times where she showed her love by
making special foods for them or taught them her recipes. Mary was a longtime
member of Granbury Street Church of Christ and with each step of her walk with
Christ she spread her love to the people that surrounded her by caring and
given. She will be missed by all who knew her.
Mary was preceded in death by her husband, Fred Fogarty; daughters,
Elizabeth Hoover and Rosemary Hoover; son, Alfred Hoover; sisters, Pearl Penny, Jewel Blankenship
and Bernice (Bert) Reed; and brothers, Arthur Doty, Buddy Doty, Jake Doty and
Bill Doty.
Those left to cherish her memory are son, David Hinkle and wife,
Sherry, of Venus, Texas; daughter, Robyn Benson of Cleburne, Texas; brother,
Burrell Doty of Bridgeport, Texas; grandchildren, Ike Blanchette, Mary Sledge,
Jake Blanchette, Kevin Hinkle, Emily Buestring, Jerry Tomlinson and Austin
Tomlinson; 13 great-grandchildren; and four great-great-grandchildren.
A memorial service for Mary will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, March
28, 2015, at Granbury Street Church of Christ, 1211 Granbury St. in Cleburne,
Texas. Officiating will be Kevin Rhodes.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2015, Cleburne, Johnson
Co., TX, Obituary
Cleburne Times-Review (TX) Date: June 3, 2015
Graveside services for Nada B. Marler, 85, of Cleburne will be
conducted at 3 p.m. Thursday, June 4, 2015, at Cleburne Memorial Cemetery.
Chaplain Eddy Carrell will officiate.
Nada B. Marler passed away Wednesday, May 27, 2015, in Cleburne.
She was born Oct. 24, 1929, in Evant, Texas, to Samuel and Cordia Alexander
Anderson.
She married Harold Marler in 1968 in Amarillo and he preceded her
in death in 1994.
Mrs. Marler was a beautician and a member of Granbury Street Church
of Christ. She will be missed greatly by all who knew and loved her.
Survivors include her daughters, Ginger Gray Joiner and husband,
Russell, of Cleburne and Debbie Christmon and husband, John, of Gracemont,
Okla.; grandchildren, Sean Reno, Samantha Miller, Sherie Stanich and Monte
McClanahan; 13 great-grandchildren; six great-great-grandchildren; and two sisters, Juanita Macomber and Clesta Blankenship.
She was also preceded in death by her parents; son, Danny Chrismon
in 1953; and two brothers, Bob and Gaylord Anderson.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2014, Rio Vista, Johnson
Co., TX, Obituary
Meridian Tribune (TX) - February 5, 2014
Brenda De Los Santos, 66, of Rio Vista, formerly of Meridian and
Walnut Springs, passed away Sunday, Jan. 26, 2014 in Rio Vista, Texas.
Funeral Services were held Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2014 at the Walnut
Springs Baptist Church with Rev. Danny Holladay officiating. Interment was in
the Oak Grove Cemetery in Walnut Springs. Pallbearers were Elisha McGahey, Luis
Guzman, Sky Vara, Joey Guzman, Wayson Conner, Bill Guzman, Tony Conner, and
Frank Serratta.
Brenda Conner was born May 20, 1947, in Seymour, a daughter of
Eugene Leon Conner and Mattie Evalena Blankenship Conner. She attended schools in various parts of
Texas.
On July 2, 1968, she married Johnny De Los Santos in Ogallala, NB [NE]. After coming back to Texas and Meridian,
she and her husband raised their children and enjoyed the children's many
activities. She worked as a nursing aide in various nursing homes and was a
member of the Baptist church.
Survivors include her husband, Johnny De Los Santos, of Rio Vista;
children, John Michael De Los Santos and wife, Melissa of Rio Vista, Patricia
Gomez and husband, Charles, of Rio Vista, and Joe Manuel De Los Santos of
Meridian; 11 grandchildren; 3 great-grandchildren; sisters, Eugenia Ann Covey
of Mart, Larna Gay McGahey of Kingston, OK, Mary Jo Katherine Vara of Walnut
Springs, Margie Carol Vara of Walnut Springs, and Mattie Laura Archer of
Kopperl; brothers, Robert Earl Conner of Tishomingo, OK, David Ike Conner of
Walnut Springs, Daniel Leon Conner of Morgan, and Hershel Woods Conner of Waco.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Eugene and Mattie Conner;
daughter, Glenda Faye De Los Santos; and a brother, John Dolphus Conner.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Kaufman
2015, Mabank, Kaufman Co., TX, Death
Mrs. Nedra Lorraine Blankinship, January 3, 1931 - July 27, 2015
Funeral Service; Sunday, August 02, 2015, 10:00 am - 11:00 am,
Eubank Cedar Creek Funeral Home, 601 State Highway 198 at Walnu, Mabank, TX
75147, (903) 887-3111
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Kerr
2014, Hunt, Kerr
Co., TX, Obituary
Kerrville Daily Times (TX) Date: October 11, 2014
Interment for Charlie
Blankenship, 94 [1920], of Hunt, who died Saturday, Sept. 13,
2014, will be at 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 14, 2014, at Fort Sam Houston
National Memorial Cemetery in San Antonio, with a Marine Honor Guard. Funeral
arrangements are entrusted to Grimes Funeral Chapels of Kerrville.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Kerrville, Kerr Co., TX, Obituary
Kerrville Daily Times (TX) Date: August 19, 2014
Jessie Broadfoot Garrett, 90, of Kerrville, passed away Monday,
Aug. 18, 2014, in a local care center. She was born Aug. 12, 1924, in Dallas to
Judge A. S. Broadfoot and Jess Broadfoot.
Jessie married Victor Earl Garrett on May 27, 1951, in Bonham,
Texas. She was a Tivy High School teacher, a rancher's wife and a wonderful
mother. She was a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Kerrville and
Women of the Presbyterian Church (Church Circle No. 1).
Survivors include her daughter, Jeana Garrett Hodge and husband,
Allen of Gonzales, Texas; son, Victor Earl Garrett Jr. and wife, Tammy of
Davis, Oklahoma; seven grandchildren, Trey Garrett of Davis, Oklahoma, Darci
Garrett DeMoss of Davis, Oklahoma, James Klein of Devin, Texas, Jeffery Klein
of Yorktown, Texas, Carolyn Hodge Vaughn of Lubbock, Texas, Allen Hodge II of
Kountze, Texas, and Johnny Hodge of Canada; and 15 great-grandchildren. She
also is survived by a nephew, Dr. Bill Freeman of Rockwall, Texas; nieces, Jan Blankenship of Juneau, Alaska, Becca Freeman of Bonham, Texas, and Alisa
Alvarez of Grapevine, Texas.
She was preceded in death by her husband, parents, brother and two
sisters.
Graveside services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 23, 2014, at
Glen Rest Cemetery, officiated by the Rev. Rob Lohmeyer. Honorary pallbearers
will be the retired Tivy High School teachers, Presbyterian Women of the Church
Circle No. 1, Ammie Rose Garrett Salter, the staff at
The Haven, Alpine Terrace and Plaza on the River, as well as Peterson Hospice
and doctors.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2014, Kerrville, Kerr Co., TX, Obituary
Kerrville Daily Times (TX) Date: September 15, 2014
Services for Charles
B. Blankenship, 94 [1920], of Kerrville, who died Saturday, Sept.
13, 2014, at his residence, are pending at Grimes Funeral Chapels of Kerrville.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Poss son of Benjamin F. Blankenship &
Elsie I. Groham
Knox
+2015, Goree, Knox Co., TX, Obituary
Abilene Reporter-News (TX) Date: August 25, 2015
Bobby "Ching" Ray Blankenship, 85, of Goree, TX passed away at Hendrick
Medical Center, [Abilene,
Taylor Co., TX]
Sunday, August 23, 2015.
Bobby is preceded in death by parents
Porter and Ina Blankenship, brother Dorse Blankenship and his wife Mary Joyce and their daughter
Joy.
Living relatives include a sister,
Bertha May Wright of Midland, TX. Nephew Mark Wright
of Midland wife Gena , niece Sharon Wright McWilliams
of Odessa and Margie Appleton of Midland husband Mickey. He has a total of 7
grand nieces and nephews and a total of 7 great grand nieces and nephews.
Along life's path Bobby never married or had children but was
adopted into a family which he was referred to as "Grandpa Bob". He
is survived by Mati Carmona and husband Angel, Angel Quintero and wife and
children Alyssa, Mikey, Danny and Andrew. Hugo Quintero and
wife Stephanie and children Aaron and Logan. Adam Quintero and finance
Shana and their son Hayden. Winston Stephens and wife
Christina and their two children Landon and Parker.
Bobby served in the army in Korea during the Korean War. He was a
very proud veteran and loved his country. After he returned from war he helped
his father take care of farming and continued farming until he retired. He
loved to play dominoes and cards. He enjoyed taking his "grand kids"
to the football games. He loved animals and always had a dog. He had a great
sense of humor. If you ever saw a redneck then you knew he was one.
He always liked to watch the children of his nephew and nieces play
when he would come down and visit for Thanksgiving and Christmas. He always got
to help open the little ones Christmas presents with his pocket knife. He
almost always had on a ballcap and never went anywhere without a pocket knife.
In his later years, his favorite past times were riding along back country
roads, spending time at Matis Cafe drinking coffee, and listening to the
Rangers play.
Graveside services will be held at 3PM, Wednesday, August 26, 2015
at the Goree Cemetery under the direction of McCauley-Smith Funeral Home.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2015, Munday, Knox Co., TX, Obituary
Abilene Reporter-News (TX) Date: January 21, 2015
Margie Estelle Blankinship Allen, of Munday, 87, passed away on January 18, 2015 in the Munday
Nursing Center. Margie was born in Goree, Texas on February 4, 1927 to Ervin (Salty) and Nettie
Jarrett Blankinship.
Funeral services will be held at 2PM, Wednesday, January 21, 2015
at the Munday Church of Christ with Gregg Melton officiating. Interment will
follow at the Goree Cemetery under the direction of McCauley-Smith Funeral Home
of Munday.
She and Taylor Allen were Married February
2, 1958. On November 6th, their only child, Kevin was born. Margie adored him
and enjoyed her role as a stay at home mother. Margie loved the Lord and was a
faithful and active member of the Goree Church of Christ. She had several jobs.
She worked at the drug store in Seymour and later owned and operated a beauty
shop in Goree. She also enjoyed several hobbies including painting and was very
talented. She and her friend, Cleta Jones made crafts and painted then. She
later had a craft shop in Munday with Imogene Brochett. She loved to cook and
was well known for her delicious home cooked meals. She was hospitable and many
of these meals were enjoyed by her family and friends. She worked hard to help
organize the Cemetery Association and maintain the Memorial building in Goree,
Margie was a hard worker for the betterment of the town.
Margie was preceded in death by her parents, and two brothers, Louis and Tuck
Blankinship.
She is survived by her loving husband, Taylor of Munday, one son; Kevin
Allen and wife, Linda of Abilene, one grandson; Kameron Allen of Abilene, one
granddaughter; L'nea Carstens and husband, Seth of College Station, one brother Joe Blankinship and wife, Marilyn on Killeen, five sisters; Melba Feemster of Hurst, Shirley Lambeth of Munday, Jean Adkins and
husband, Gene of Celina, Pat Davis and husband, W.C. of Beaverton, OR,
and Judy Wallner of Denison. Also,
sixteen nieces and nephews.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Lamar
+2014, Paris, Lamar Co., TX, Obituary
The Paris News, (TX) - January 4, 2014
Billie Jean Blankinship, 85 of Paris, died at 2:03 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 2, 2014, at Spring
Lake Memory Care.
A funeral service is set for 2 p.m. today in the chapel of Fry
& Gibbs Funeral Home with visitation to follow. Stanley Johnson will
officiate. Private burial will be in Rockford Cemetery. Fry & Gibbs Funeral
Home has charge of the arrangements.
Billie was born Oct. 9, 1928, in Vernon, Texas, to Bill and Molly
Jamar. She attended Paris High School. She married Hack Blankinship in Paris in 1947 and worked as a
bookkeeper for more than thirty years in the family business. She was active in
the Baptist church. She fished, bowled, painted and traveled with her sisters
and mother.
She was preceded in death by her sister, Pauline "Sis"
Carter.
She is survived by her husband; one son, Jim
Blankinship and wife, Anne of
Spring Branch, Texas; two grandchildren,
Houston Blankinship and wife, Katy and their children, Brooke and Cooper of Denver and Laura Hallam and husband, Nick and their children, Maisie and Marin of
New Braunfels, Texas; two sisters, Johnnie Jo "Tink" Russo and Mary
Hilyer; and two brothers, Robert and Jack Jamar, all of Paris.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2014, Paris, Lamar Co., TX, Obituary
The Paris News, (TX) Date: September 1, 2014
Joyce Marie Ballard, 72 of Paris, died at 6:10 a.m. on Sunday, Aug.
31, 2014, at Paris Regional Medical Center.
A memorial service is being planned for a later date. Fry &
Gibbs Funeral Home is in charge of cremation arrangements.
Joyce was born Dec. 10, 1941, in Wewoka, Oklahoma, to Earl and Thelma Blankenship McConell. She was a homemaker and member of the
Baptist faith.
She is survived by her husband, Jimmy Ballard of Paris; two
children, Deanne Harrison of Phoenix, Arizona, and Mark Grissom of Paris; and
numerous grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by one son, Powell Allen Grissom, on Dec.
19, 2012.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
1940 Census, Ward 3, Wewoka City, Seminole
Co., OK,
McConnell, Earl 38, M, AR, Head,
McConnell, Thelma 24, F, AR, Wife,
McConnell, Modene 12, F, OK, Dau,
McConnell, Betty Jo 08, F, OK, Dau,
McConnell, Marvin 04, M, OK, Son,
McConnell, Dorothy 02, F, OK, Dau,
McConnell, Harold 00, M, OK, Son,
https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/VBK2-YWF
+2014, Paris, Lamar Co., TX, Obituary
The Paris News, (TX) Date: October 13, 2014
Robert William Jamar, 91 of Paris, died at 5 a.m. today at
Stillhouse Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center. Robert was born Jan. 7, 1923,
in Soper, Oklahoma. to B. J. and Mollie Legate Jamar.
A graveside service is set for 2:30 p.m. Wednesday at Evergreen
Cemetery with his brother-in-law, Chet Hilyer, officiating.
He graduated as salutatorian of his class from Soper High School
and served in the United States Marine Corps. He married Edna M. Alexander on
June 7, 1952, in Paris and retired from Westinghouse, later Philips Lighting,
after 33 years of employment.
Survivors include his wife of 62 years, Edna Jamar of Paris; one
brother, Jack Jamar and wife, Haze of Paris; two sisters, "Tink"
Russo and husband, Russ and Mary Hilyer and husband, Chet, all of Paris;
numerous nieces and nephews including a special nephew, Phil Carter of Paris; a
brother-in-law, B. J. Alexander of Maxey; a sister-in-law, Doris Alexander of
Fort Worth; and a brother-in-law, "Hack" Blankinship.
He was preceded in death by his parents: three sisters, Pauline Carter, Billie Jean Blankinship and Patsy Jamar; and a brother-in-law, Joe Carter.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Lee
2015, Fedor, Lee Co., TX, Obituary
Lexington Leader (TX) - November 19, 2015
Funeral services for Irene Nittsche, 92 of Fedor, Texas, were
Friday, November 13, 2015 at St. John Lutheran Church in Lincoln, Texas with
Rev. Dale Bohm officiating. Burial followed in the St. John Lutheran Church
Cemetery. Serving as pallbearers were Ray Lerche, Roger Exner, Stephen
Nittsche, Hilton Nittsche, Justin Kieschnick and Tracy Iselt.
Louise Irene (Exner) Nittsche was born on May 4, 1923 in Manheim,
Texas to Samuel Otto Exner and Theresa Marie (Noack) Exner. She passed away
during the early morning hours of Wednesday, November 11, 2015 at the Giddings
Residence and Rehabilitation Center.
She was baptized and confirmed at Ebenezer Lutheran Church in
Manheim. Irene was united in marriage to Erich Lorenz Nittsche on April 30,
1960 at Martin Luther Lutheran Church in Giddings by Rev. Fred Mgebroff. She
was a member of St. John Lutheran Church in Lincoln. Irene was a loving and
devoted homemaker who enjoyed gardening and taking care of her flowers, baking
coffee cakes, making noodles and embroidering.
She was preceded in death by her parents; six sisters, Mary Exner,
Elna Exner, Lillie Glona, Ruby Lerche, Mandy "Dolly" Price and Clara
Reveley Pecht; three brothers, Herbert Exner, Theodore "Ted" Exner
and Leroy Exner; two nephews, Chester Exner and Kelly Glona and two nieces, Joyce Eschberger and Nancy Rhoades Blankenship.
Irene is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Shirley &
Michael Lancaster of Lexington; her grandson, Logan Lancaster & his
fiancee, Raelyn Fulcher of Fedor; three sisters-in-law, Esther Exner of
Lincoln, Clara Wiexel of Houston and Ruby Lovejoy of Albuquerque, NM; three
brothers-in-law, Walter Nittsche of Bryan, Martin Nittsche of Houston and
Herbert Nittsche & his wife, Junell of Houston, as well as numerous nieces
and nephews.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Liberty
2014, Dayton, Liberty Co., TX, Obituary
http://pacestancil.com/?pagetype=obitlink&obit_id=1355558
Robert Clayton Brown, 73, of Dayton, died Monday, July 7, 2014, at
the Heritage Villa Nursing Home in Dayton. Robert was born June 8, 1941 in
Highlands, to parents; Robert A. and Rachael E. Barnett Brown, and has been a
lifelong resident of Dayton. He was a pipefitter by trade and enjoyed fishing
and camping.
Cremation services are under the direction of Pace-Stancil Funeral
Home in Dayton.
Mr. Brown was preceded in death by his father: Robert E. Brown,
mother: Rachael Ellen Barnett Brown, and brothers: Richard Brown and Elvin
Brown.
He is survived by his sons: Robert C. Brown and wife Minnie of
Beaumont, Steven L. Brown of Midland, James C. Brown of Houston, Dean C. Brown
of Dayton, and Todd E. Powell and wife Lisa of The Woodlands, daughter:
Sherrill Lewis and husband Steve of Arlington, brothers: Doug Brown of
Tarkington Prairie, John D. “J.D.” Brown of Mississippi,
and Melvin Brown of Pittsburgh, sisters:
Jean Martin of Kenefick, Vivian
Blankenship of Pittsburgh, and
Theresa Brown of Mississippi, 17 grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren, and
numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2015, Rye, Liberty
Co., TX, Obituary
http://www.meaningfulfunerals.net/fh/obituaries/obituary.cfm?o_id=3123793&fh_id=14731
Graveside services for H. B. Blankenship,
86, of Rye, Texas, will be held Friday, May 29, 2015 at 2:00 p.m. in the Menard
Chapel Cemetery in Livingston, Texas with Rev. Frank Aragon officiating.
Mr. Blankenship was born February 28, 1929 in Wichita Falls, Texas
to parents, Henry B. Blankenship and Goldie Bell Blankenship, and passed away May 26, 2015 in Rye, Texas.
He is preceded in death by his parents; and first wife, Charlotte Blankenship.
He is survived by wife, Linda Blankenship of Rye, Texas; daughter and son-in-law, Beth K. Fish and
Russell of Dallas, Texas; sister, Dorothy Ferguson of Wichita Falls, Texas; nephew, Stanley Ferguson of
California; along with numerous other relatives and friends.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Martin
2015, Stanton, Martin Co., TX, Obituary
Published in Midland Reporter-Telegram on
Jan. 25, 2015
Judy Cain Mashburn, 69, of Stanton, passed away January 23, 2015
after battling a lengthy illness. Judy was born March 25, 1945 to Herman Cain
and Glennie Blankenship in Midland, Texas.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Monday, January 26,
2015 at First Baptist Church in Stanton. Interment will follow at Evergreen
Cemetery.
She married her loving husband, James D. Mashburn, on March 24,
1964. Judy was a member of the Stanton community for 60 years and a member of
First Baptist Church. She worked for Martin Co. Hospital for 23 years.
Judy is survived by her husband, James D. Mashburn of Stanton;
daughter, Donna Webb of San Angelo; two grandchildren, Logan and Laura Webb of
San Angelo; two brothers, Butch Cain of Stanton and Harold Cain of Monahans;
and several nieces and nephews.
She is preceded in death by her parents, and by her son, David
Mashburn.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Mason
2014, Mason, Mason Co., TX, Obituary
Published in GoSanAngelo from July 24 to July
25, 2014
Marnelle Ruthven of Mason passed away Monday, July 22, 2014.
Marnelle was born April 20, 1946, in Houston to Dorothy and Elwood Bernhausen.
She was a Navy brat and grew up overseas and throughout the United
States. After high school, she attended classes at The University of Texas in
Austin. Marnelle married Dr. Glenn "Penny" Ruthven Sr. on Oct. 26,
1968. Marnelle was a devoted, wife, mother and grandmother. She was a court
appointed child advocate with CASA for many years and then upon moving to
Mason, she was the founding executive director of Bluebonnet CASA. Marnelle was
an avid athlete. She competed as a figure skater in her youth, loved to play
tennis and was a marathon runner. She loved to bird hunt and was accomplished
with a shotgun. She was an active member of Philanthropic Educational
Organization and enjoyed her time serving with them. She loved her friends,
enjoyed the "Not So Serious Book Club," her Study Club and the
community of Mason. Her favorite place on earth was sitting on the porch of
their ranch house outside of town.
She was preceded in death by her mother and father.
She is survived by her husband, Dr. Glenn A. Ruthven Sr. of Mason;
a son, Glenn Ruthven Jr. and wife Conny of Austin; two daughters, Robyn Yim and
husband Peter of Houston and Amy Holck and husband Jeff of Colorado Springs,
Colorado; a sister, Kelly Blankenship and husband
Larry of Moody, Texas; and seven grandchildren
who loved their "Lela" very much.
Memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, July 25, at St.
Paul Lutheran Church.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
McLennan
2014, Hewitt, McLennan Co., TX, Death
Waco Tribune-Herald (TX) - March 29, 2014
Anita Paul Blankenship, 73, of Hewitt, passed away on Friday, March 28, 2014.
Services are pending. Full obituary forthcoming.
www.oakcrestwaco.com
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2014, Hewitt, McLennan Co., TX, Obituary
Waco Tribune-Herald (TX) - March 30, 2014
Anita "Kay" Paul- Blankenship, 73, of Hewitt, passed away on Friday,
March 28, 2014.
Services will 3:30 p.m. Monday, March 31, at the Waco Memorial Park
Mausoleum Chapel, with Pastor Roy W. Marshall officiating.
Anita Kay Paul- Blankenship was born on March 11, 1941, to Wilbur and Alma Till Lewis. Kay and
her first husband, M/Sgt Cletus Paul, were married 21 years and had three
children. He preceded her in death. Kay married Clyde Blankenship on January 23, 2008. They married on a cruise ship and spent their
retirement cruising the seas and traveling the globe.
Their excursions included New York City, Washington D.C., Hawaii, the Panama
Canal, Alaska and the Caribbean's. Their travels brought many smiles, pictures
and spirited conversations about where they were going, where they had been,
and all the things they had seen and done.
Kay dedicated a lot of her time to helping others. She assisted in
physical therapy with special needs children, worked in the food pantry, and
cared for families as hospice care volunteer. She was also a local author and
publisher. Kay was also a member of First Baptist Church of Hewitt, were she
dedicated her life to her Lord and Savior.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Wilbur and Alma Till
Lewis; and a brother, Ronnie Lewis.
She is survived by her sister, Sue Channon, of Moody; brother,
Mitch Lewis and wife, Dorothy, of Waco; son, Steve Paul and wife, Anne;
daughters, Carol Burum and husband, Neil, of Garden City, Kansas, Lynda
Shimodoi and husband, Alton, Maui, Hawaii; and numerous grandchildren;
great-grandchildren; and nieces and nephews.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2015, McGregor, McLennan Co., TX Obituary
Bobby Ray Jones, 79, died April 20, 2015 with his family by his
side. Bobby was born in Wynnewood, Oklahoma on October 9, 1935 to George Henry
and Eula Mae (McMillan) Jones.
Funeral services will be 10:00 AM, Friday, April 24, 2015, at
Johnson Drive Church of Christ with Mr. Jeremy Hykel and Mr. Wayne McKamie
officiating. Interment will follow in McGregor Cemetery.
His father was a farmer and his mother was a homemaker. Bobby was a
veteran of the United States Army and served as a combat medic in post-World
War II France.
After the death of his first wife, he moved to Texas with his two
sons where he lived for the remainder of his life. On December 21, 1968 he married Elvah Blankenship in Fort Worth, Texas. They moved to the Waco area where Bobby was
already living.
Bobby started a business repairing, sandblasting, and painting
water storage tanks and water towers. He worked throughout the State of Texas
for 45 years. Bobby was a faithful member of the Johnson Drive Church in
McGregor, Texas and he loved the Lord with all his heart. When he wasn't
working, he enjoyed spending his time reading the Bible, writing out sermons,
and watching the Gaither Quartet's videos. He also enjoyed a pastime of hunting
and fishing. Bobby was a very kind, tender hearted man, always helping people
any way he could.
Bobby was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers and one
sister.
He is survived by his wife of forty-six years, Elvah, two sons, two
daughters and their spouses, Rob and Fran Jones of Dahlonega, Georgia, Tim and
Raquel Jones of Weatherford, Texas, Mandy Joslin of Dayton, Texas and Rebekah
and Kendall Moore of Hewitt, Texas, and ten grandchildren.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2015, Moody, McLennan Co., TX, Obituary
Waco Tribune-Herald (TX) Date: March 13, 2015
Wanda Sue Channon, of Moody, passed away Tuesday evening Mar. 10,
2015 surrounded by her loved ones.
Services will be 2 p.m., Saturday, March 14, at
Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey Chapel with the Bro. Reggie Blake and Bro. Harley Gordon
officiating. Burial will follow at Itasca Cemetery. Pallbearers are Randy Hale,
Steve Paul, Jimmy Don Ayers, Cole Channon, Case Channon and Corey Smith.
Sue was born December 13, 1942, in Marston, Missouri, to Wilbur and
Alma Lewis. She graduated from Waco High School in 1961. She met and married
the love of her life, Jimmy Channon. Sue retired from M&M Mars after 31
years. Sue was an inspiration to those around her because of her kind and
compassionate heart. Her love for our God showed daily through her dedicated
faith. Sue was a devoted mom and Nana. She enjoyed supporting her grandchildren
in all the activities they participated in. She was an avid reader, but more
than anything she enjoyed spending time with her family. Sue was a longtime
active member of Beacon Hill Baptist Church in Waco.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Jimmy
Channon; sister, Kay Blankenship; and brother, Ron Lewis.
She is survived by her daughter, Debbie Casper and husband, Paul;
son, Jimmie Channon and wife, Karen; daughter-by-heart, Jane Hale and husband,
Randy; grandchildren, Jimmy Don Ayers, Ashley Casper, Cole and Case Channon;
her brother, Mitch Lewis and wife, Dorothy; and many nieces and nephews, whom
she loved.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2014, Waco, McLennan Co., TX, Obituary
Waco Tribune-Herald (TX) - April 10, 2014
Dorothy Fay Blankenship, 85 [1929], of Waco, passed away Tuesday, April 8,
2014, in Temple, [Bell
Co., TX].
Graveside services will be 2 p.m. Saturday, April 12, at Waco Memorial
Park.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2014, Waco, McLennan Co., TX, Obituary
Waco Tribune-Herald (TX) - April 11, 2014
Dorothy Fay Blankenship, 85, of Waco, passed away Tuesday, April 8, 2014, in Temple, [Bell Co., TX].
Graveside services will be 2 p.m. Saturday, April 12, at Waco
Memorial Park with Charles Howard officiating.
Dorothy was born August 2, 1928 in Cotton Gin, Texas to Carradin
and Willie Mae (Beldin) Willis.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, William
Blankenship; and her only
child, daughter, Sandra Bardin Kirk.
Dorothy is survived by her granddaughters, Jennifer Abney and
husband, Troy, Lynn Collins, Shannon Smith and husband, Randall, and Sheila
Gosselin and husband, Marc; grandson, Shane Kirk; 14 great-grandchildren; 12
great-great-grandchildren; and brother, Fred Willis.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
SSDI: Blankenship, William E., 64,
21Nov1928 - 10Aug1993, Waco, Mclennan, TX, TX-462-38-9866
+2015, Waco, McLennan Co., TX, Obituary
Waco Tribune-Herald (TX) Date: February 10, 2015
Ernesdine Blankenship McCorkle, 85, of Waco, passed away peacefully Sunday, February 8, 2015, at
a local nursing home, surrounded by her loving family. Ernesdine was born
August 15, 1929 in Mart, Texas to Fred and Mittie Blankenship.
Services will be 11 a.m. Wednesday, February 11, at Bellmead
Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Lester Adams officiating. Burial will be at
Waco Memorial Park. Pallbearers will be her grandsons.
She married Walter McCorkle on March 16, 1946.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; her son, Danny
McCorkle; grandson, Kevin Davis; five brothers; and four sisters.
Survivors include her son, David McCorkle and wife, Dorothy, of
China Spring; daughters, Dianna Davis and husband, Willard, of Lorena, Judy
Gommert and husband, David, of Temple and Deidra Kroll and husband, Glen, of
Hewitt; daughter-in-law, Cathy McCorkle of Robinson; 17 grandchildren; 44
great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandson; and another great-great-grandson
on the way.
Ernesdine will be remembered for her hospitality and her wonderful
meals she prepared for family and friends.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Midland
+2014, Midland, Midland Co., TX, Death
Published in Midland Reporter-Telegram on May
9, 2014
Funeral service for Joel
Thomas Blankenship 55, of Midland are pending at Jackie Warren
Funeral Home and Cremations.
Joel Thomas Blankenship died May 4, 2014 at his residence.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Public Records: https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/QJ4X-LQGY
Blankenship, Joel Thomas – b.07Nov1958 -
Residence 2001: Midland, TX,
Public Records: https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/K57Z-3GP
Blankenship, Joel Thomas – b.18Oct1931 -
Residence 1993: Midland, TX,
2015, Midland, Midland
Co., TX, Obituary
Wesley Wright, 82 [1933], of Midland, passed away on June 10,
2015.
A visitation will be held from 3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m., Sunday, June
14, 2015 at Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home. A memorial service will be
held at 2:00 p.m., Monday, June 15, 2015 at Crestview Baptist Church in
Midland.
Survivors include his wife, Bertha
May Blankenship; son, Mark
Wright; daughter, Sharon Wright McWilliams; and daughter, Margie Appleton.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2015, Midland, Midland
Co., TX, Obituary
http://www.npwelch.com/obituary/wesley-wright/
Welsey Wright, April 11, 1933 - June 10,
2015
Wesley Wright, 82, of Midland, passed
away on June 10, 2015.
A visitation will be held from
3:00-5:00PM, Sunday, June 14, 2015 at Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home. A
memorial service will be held at 2:00pm, Monday, June 15, 2015 at Crestview
Baptist Church in Midland.
Lewis Wesley Wright was born on April 11,
1933 in Goree, Texas to Bill Wright and Ona Lee Wright. He married Bertha May
Blankenship on May 5, 1953 in Weinert, Texas.
During his life, he was a church bus
driver, a Boy Scout leader, a baseball coach, a mechanic and he loved woodwork.
He worked for Welex as a draftsman for 30 years and retired in 1985. He played
a vital role in helping with the construction of the chapel at the Buffalo
Trail Ranch in Ft. Davis. Wesley was a long-time member of Crestview Baptist
Church of Midland.
Wesley is survived by his wife, Bertha May
Blankenship; son, Mark Wright and wife, Gena, of Midland; daughter, Sharon Wright
McWilliams of Odessa; daughter, Margie Appleton and husband, Mickey, of Midland;
grandchildren, Randy and Rachel Wright, Mary Ann Diaz and Carolyn Clark, Mandy
Callaway, Missy Bailey and Wesley Appleton; and 7 great-grandchildren, Ethan,
Hayden, Taylor, Brayden, MacKenzie, Aiden and Hudson .
He is preceded in death by his parents,
Bill and Ona Lee Wright; brothers, Bill Wright of Houston and Bobby Lee Wright
of Maryneal.
Bertha
Blankenship Wright – b.01May1935 - Midland, TX:
https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:K57Z-VDS
Relatives: L. W.
Wright, Lewis Wesley Wright, Margielynn Appleton, Martha Wright, W. Wright.
2015, Midland, Midland
Co., TX, Obituary
Published in Midland Reporter-Telegram from
Oct. 24 to Oct. 26, 2015
Longtime Midland businessman, Joe Don Hancock, 75, passed away
after a brief illness on Thursday, October 22, 2015. He was born November 28,
1939 in Plainview, Texas to Fred and Mildred Hancock.
Before graduating from Plainview High School in 1957, he worked in
the advertising department at the Plainview Daily Herald. He married his high
school sweetheart, Jolene Anderson, on February 7, 1958. In 1969, Joe Don began
publishing a bi-weekly newspaper, The Plainview Reporter-News, which he
operated until 1981 when he moved his family to Midland.
After working for a national
oil and gas magazine, he accepted a position with Womack, Claypool, Griffin Advertising in Odessa. In 1985, he joined Snelson
Advertising, and in 1986, purchased the agency and renamed it The Hancock
Group, which he continued to run until his death. The agency continues to
operate under the Hancock Group name. Joe Don was a member of Golf Course Road
Church of Christ and volunteered with many civic and faith organizations,
including Downtown Rotary, Emmaus, CASA, and the Exchange Club. He attended
many local Bible studies. A lifelong golfer, Joe Don played twice weekly for
many years.
He was an insatiable reader, preferring biographies and books about
history, and he had a deep appreciation for music of all kinds and loved
attending live concerts, most recently accompanying his wife, daughters, and
oldest granddaughter to Dallas to see Fleetwood Mac. He was a friend of Bill
W.'s for 35 years.
Joe Don was predeceased by his parents and one brother, Kenneth.
He is survived by his wife, Jolene; his children, Staci Brow of
Lubbock, Carrie (Ron) Kalt of Midland, and Jason (Amy) Hancock of Nashville,
Tennessee; his grandchildren, Caty Brow (Jason) Holiedy of Lubbock, Aaron Brow
of Kerrville, Braden Kalt, Keenan (Kalie) Kalt, Jordan (Matt) Butz, Kaitlin
Kalt, and Maddie Kalt all of Midland, and Mollie Hancock of Nashville; his
great grandchildren, Channing and Jack Holiedy of Lubbock and Lainey Butz and
Kamdyn Kalt, both of Midland; his brother Bruce (Kathy) Hancock of Mt. Juliet,
Tennessee; his sister Judeene (Ed) Blankenship of
Austin; his sister-in-law, Hope Hancock of Odessa; brother-in-law, Andy (Nicky)
Anderson of Lubbock; and many nieces and nephews.
The family will receive guests from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., Sunday,
October 25, 2015 at Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home in Midland.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2015, Midland, Midland
Co., TX, Obituary
Published in Midland Reporter-Telegram on
Nov. 29, 2015
Jo Patton Warren Swallow passed into her eternal rest of joy early
Wednesday, November 25, 2015, at the age of 94, after a short illness. Jo was
born January 20, 1921, in St. Anthony, Idaho, the fourth child of William Roy
Patton and Clara Olney Philips.
A memorial service will take place at a later date. Interment will
be in the columbarium of Grace Presbyterian Church.
During her childhood, the family moved to San Francisco, where her
mother died when she was ten. After that she was raised in Oakland by her
sister Marjorie, ten years her senior. Jo enrolled at UC-Berkley and met Jim
Warren her second year. In the spring of 1941, he graduated as a petroleum
engineer. After Pearl Harbor, they went ahead with their plans to marry in
January 1942, two weeks before Jo's 21st birthday, in Marjorie's home. The Navy
sent them to New Orleans and Port Arthur and then Tulsa, where Bill was born in
1944. After the War they moved to Villa Park, Orange County, California, and
lived with Jim's parents for two years until they could get into a small
two-bedroom house in Montrose, on the north edge of Los Angeles.
Kathy was born in 1946, and Jim in 1949. Her father died in 1948.
In 1952 the family moved to the booming oil fields of West Texas. They settled
in Midland on Ridglea Drive and joined St. Andrews Presbyterian Church. Jo was
a charter member of the group that started the Mission that still bears the
church's name. Aside from being a homemaker, she worked part-time at The Book
Stall and in the physical therapy department at Midland Memorial Hospital.
Jo and Jim divorced in 1970. For the next fifteen years Jo worked
as office manager for orthodontist Glenn Rogers. She married Ned Swallow in
1985, and they had a full life together with travel and church and volunteer
activities, including Hospice of Midland in its formative years. He died in
2003, and three years later she moved to Manor Park. Jo was active in the PEO
Sisterhood, as was her mother. Her performing talent was exercised at Midland
Community Theater and with Midland Festival Ballet's "Nutcracker" as
Grandmother. She was a member of Grace Presbyterian Church, serving as a Deacon
and an Elder, and she was an alto in the choir until she was nearly 90.
Jo was a wonderful mother and friend, cheerful and spiritually
grounded like her mother, but surprised when others spoke of her as patient and
sweet. She was joyful when Bill and Kathy moved back to Midland in the 90's,
and shocked by Kathy's death in 2001.
She survived all her siblings, who also lived long lives; Phil had
settled in Palo Alto and Ruth in Kansas. Marjorie lived in Midland for a short
time in the 80's and spent her final years with her son in Reno. Jo Swallow is
survived by her sons Bill Warren (Judy) of Midland and Jim Warren (Kathy) of
Parker, Colorado; grandchildren
Shannon Cochran (Casey) of McKinney and Kelly Blankenship (Doug) of Plano; Jason Warren of Reno and Matt Warren of Las Vegas,
Nevada; Eric Vaughan of Plano and Kevin Vaughan (Laura) of Montgomery Village,
Maryland; great grandchildren Blake Blankenship, Caleb Vaughan, and Emma Vaughan; several
nieces and nephews; step children Jack Swallow (Julia) of Midland and their
sons Parke and Nathan; Chuck Swallow of Kerrville and his daughters Meredith
and Mary Claire; Jan Pickett of Taos and her son Ty.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Mitchell
+2015, Colorado City, Mitchell Co., TX, Obituary
Mr. Tex Blankenship,
age 77, of Colorado City, died Saturday evening in an Abilene hospital, [Taylor Co. TX]. Tex was born December 8, 1937 in Wewoka,
Oklahoma to Aaron and Viola Beatrice Adams Blankenship and had been a resident of Colorado City for the past 50 years.
As per his request, he will be cremated and a memorial service will
be held at 2 PM Wednesday, May 20, 2015, in the First Baptist Church in
Colorado City, with Dr. Jerry Shields officiating. Kiker-Seale Funeral Home is
in charge of the arrangements.
He married Jolene Bagwell on April 19, 1958 in Wewoka, OK. He
worked for Atlantic Richfield Oil & Gas for 38 years as a pumper and
roustabout. He was a longtime member of the First Baptist Church in Colorado
City and a 38 year member of the Colorado City Volunteer Fire Dept.
He is survived by his wife Jolene Blankenship of Colorado City, a daughter; Leisa Dawson of Colorado City; a son
Rod Blankenship of Cristoval; a brother, Alvis and wife,
Beverly Blankenship of Lawn, TX; 8 grandchildren and 13 great
grandchildren.
He is preceded in death by his parents, a brother, Charles
Blankenship and a grandson,
Reno Martin.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Montgomery
2014, Conroe, Montgomery Co., TX, Obituary
The Courier, (Conroe, TX) Date: October 7, 2014
Lynn Cartwright, 72 [1942], passed away on Monday, October 6, 2014.
She is survived by her husband, John R. Cartwright and sons Rex
(wife Shelly), and Keith. Also her brother, Jeff Blankenship and
numerous grandchildren, nieces, nephews, family and friends.
Memorial service time and details are pending at this time.
Please see her obituary in The Conroe Courier on Wednesday, October
8, 2014.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2014, Conroe, Montgomery Co., TX, Obituary
The Courier, (Conroe, TX) Date: October 8, 2014
Lynn Cartwright, 72, of Conroe, Texas, died unexpectedly on October
6, 2014. Lynn was born on January 30, 1942, in Houston, Texas to Alfred Charles
Chatfield and Lois Marie Bellard Chatfield, both of whom preceded her in death.
Lynn attended Charles H. Milby High School in Houston and graduated
in 1960, after which she attended Sam Houston State University and received her
degree in English. She met her husband-to-be, John R. Cartwright, on a blind
date arranged by her roommate, JoAnn Steakley. They were married on January 6,
1961, in Lake Charles, Louisiana, and remained married for fifty three years,
until her death.
After receiving her degree in English, Lynn began her teaching
career at Conroe High School, teaching ninth grade English from 1964 to 2004.
We often joked that she taught the same subject, same grade and occasionally
the same student. She was a dedicated teacher and friend to her students, who
numbered in the thousands, over her forty-year career at Conroe High School.
She acted as a tutor and class sponsor for many years and was very involved in
homecoming activities every year at Conroe High School. For a number of years,
she also served as a sponsor for the Conroe High School Junior-Senior Prom, and
helped many very deserving students to make and sew their dresses for the Prom.
Lynn was a kind, loving and generous person, sharing her talents
for sewing and quilting with many family and friends. She hand quilted many
quilts for friends and all of her children and grandchildren, giving special
meaning and attention to each of them. Lynn shared many happy times and
memories with her quilt-guild friends, who generously shared their time and
talents with her over the years.
Lynn also had many friends from her long career of teaching at
Conroe High School -- too many to name them all, but dear friends with whom she
shared lots of fun and laughter were Susie Wallace, Marilyn Sommers, Janice
Cromien, Donna Koliba, Frances Peoples, and Luan Brooks Langlie. They shared
fun on many occasions, traveling in Texas, Colorado and other places. Lynn also
had many friends from her quilting guild, with whom she enjoyed quilting
retreats at Camp Cho Yeh in Livingston, Texas, the International Quilt Festival
in Houston, Texas, and Camp for All in Brenham, Texas, not the least of which
friends were Alice Watkins, Susan Stocking and Diana Stigleman.
Lynn is survived by her husband of fifty three years, John R.
Cartwright, Sr.; sons J. Rex Cartwright, Jr. and wife, Shelly Cartwright; Keith
Cartwright of Houston, Texas; brother
Jeff R. Blankenship and wife,
Theresa Blankenship, of Livingston, Texas; grandchildren Ethan
Cartwright, of Midland, Texas; and Ashton and Cullen Cartwright, of New
Waverly, Texas; cousin Kathleen Bellard Broyles, of Houston, Texas; and
numerous other relatives and friends.
Graveside service for family and close friends will be held Friday,
October 10, 2014, at 10:30 a.m. at Oakwood Cemetery, located on Highway 105
East at the corner of Tenth Street, Conroe, Texas. Pastor Carol Hoke will be
officiating. Memorial Service information for colleagues, friends and former
students to honor and remember Lynn will be provided at a later date.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2015, Conroe, Montgomery Co., TX, Obituary
The Courier, (Conroe, TX) Date: March 12, 2015
Greg Temple, age 63, of Conroe, died Monday, December 1, 2014 at
his home in Conroe, Texas. He was born June 16, 1951 in Warren, Arkansas, the
son of the late Charlie Ferrell Temple and Lera Eloise Harrison Temple.
Greg was a truck driver, and loved traveling seeing the country
side. In his spare time, he loved staying outdoors working in the garden,
fishing, and hunting along with his 4-legged sidekicks Lou, Lou, and Joe, and
his 3-year old grandson who was his pride and joy and his mini me. Greg was the
picture perfect husband, father, and grandfather.
He was preceded in death by his father, Charlie Ferrell Temple.
Survivors are his mother Eloise Temple, of Lake Village, Arkansas, wife, Vickie Blankenship Temple of Conroe, Texas, three daughters, Keri Elizabeth Temple, of
Conroe, Texas, Laura Lea Shelby, of Conroe, Texas, Kathryn "Katie"
LeAnn Temple of Conroe, Texas; one grandson Adam Thomas Shelby of Conroe,
Texas; one sister Teresa Jones, and husband Allen Jones, of Lake Village
Arkansas; and 1 niece Amy Jones of Little Rock, Arkansas, and three great
nieces.
Memorial Services will be held at County Line Primitive Baptist
Church on Saturday, March 14, 2015 at 1:00 P.M.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2015, Conroe, Montgomery Co., TX, Obituary
The Courier, (Conroe, TX) - October 11, 2015
John Rexford Cartwright, age 74, of Conroe, Texas, died on October
1, 2015. John was born on March 11, 1941, in Conroe, Texas, to Rexford Harry
Cartwright and Maurine Virginia Beckham Cartwright, both of whom preceded him
in death.
John was fondly known to his family and friends as "Papa
John." John was raised in the family home which his father built at the
intersection of Cartwright Road (now Loop 336) and the Willis Highway (now U.S.
Highway 75). He spent lots of time with friends Franchot Reneau, Bumps Baylor
and others, swimming and fishing in the Rice family's pond, which is now the
parking lot of Woodcreek Shopping Center (previously North Hills Shopping
Center). John was a lifelong resident of Conroe, and was raised in First
Baptist Church of Conroe, but he later joined First United Methodist Church of
Conroe with his wife, Lynn.
John attended Sam Houston Elementary School and Travis Junior High
School, playing baseball and football in grade school and junior high school.
He often knocked the ball out of the park, joking that he was so slow that if
he didn't hit the ball out of the park, he would be thrown out at first base
every time. John was also involved in Boy Scouts in the 1940s and 1950s at the
newly formed Camp Strake. John recounted scouting trips at Camp Strake, as
wells as scouting (and a few unauthorized) trips on the Grogan-Cochran Lumber
Company lands, now land included as part of The Woodlands, which John
frequently described as nothing more than a swamp full of palmetto and
alligators.
Following in the footsteps of his father and mother, who were
graduates of Conroe High School in 1922 and 1924, respectively, John graduated
from Conroe High School in 1959. After graduation from Conroe High School in
1959, John attended Baylor University for one year. He then transferred to Sam
Houston State University in the fall of 1960. At Sam Houston State University,
John shared an apartment with fellow Conroe High School classmates, Kenneth
"Joe" Guinn and Louis Anderson.
In the fall of 1960, another Conroe High School classmate, JoAnn
Steakley, arranged a blind date for her roommate, Lynn Chatfield, to meet John.
John and Lynn fell in love, and eloped in Lake Charles, Louisiana, on January
6, 1961. Lynn was the love of his life, and they remained married for
fifty-three (53) years, until Lynn's death on October 6, 2014. John and Lynn
had two (2) sons, John Rexford Cartwright, Jr. and Keith Charles Cartwright.
Lynn, Rex and Keith, of course, were the main focus of John's life, along with
his parents, Rex and Maurine Cartwright, who John and Lynn lovingly cared for
in their elder years.
John began his career in the family business, Conroe Shoe Shop,
located in downtown Conroe next to Carter's Drug Store. John worked there for
many years, and later owned several businesses,
including Cartwright's Western Wear and Wagon Wheel Package Store, which were
both located on the family property at the intersection of Cartwright Road and
Highway 75 North. About 1980, John sold Wagon Wheel Package Store to Cobweb
Liquors, a group of investors from Houston. John then purchased John Arnold's
Exxon, located at the intersection of South Main Street and Avenue G, which
John renamed Cartwright's Exxon. Later, John went back to work with his father,
Rex H. Cartwright, in the family business, Conroe Shoe Shop. Sons, Rex and
Keith, and a host of their friends worked at the Conroe Shoe Shop and
Cartwright's Exxon during the 1970s and 1980s (and well beyond). John's son,
Rex, chose to carry on the family business and make the Conroe Shoe Shop his
own, while son, Keith, chose to pursue a career as an attorney, practicing in t
he field of oil, gas and mineral law in Houston for many years.
After the death of John's father in 1985, John and his son, Rex,
moved the Conroe Shoe Shop to its current location, on the family property, and
expanded the "shoe shop" to include Cartwright's Western Wear. In
1988, the shoe shop and western wear store burned to the ground. John and Rex
dusted themselves off after the fire, moved the business to temporary quarters
down the street, and rebuilt the shoe shop and western wear store in its
present location, reopening in early 1990. John continued to work at the shoe
shop for many years after rebuilding, but he was semiretired in recent years,
mostly just visiting with longtime customers and friends, talking about old
times and the aches and pains of old age, while managing to brag a little bit
about his children and grandchildren. John's wife, Lynn Cartwright, died on
October 6, 2014, and John was truly lost without her, a kind, loving, caring
friend and partner to him for over fifty-three (53) years.
John is preceded in death by his parents, Rexford Harry Cartwright
and Maurine Virginia Beckham Cartwright, his loving wife of fifty-three (53)
years, Lynn Chatfield Cartwright, and his sister, Virginia Ann Cartwright
Lavender.
John is survived by his sons, J. Rex Cartwright, Jr. and wife,
Shelly Cartwright, and Keith C. Cartwright, his grandchildren, Ethan
Cartwright, Ashton Cartwright and Cullen Cartwright, brother-in-law, Jeff
Blankenship, and lifelong
friends, Franchot Reneau and Bumps Baylor, as well as numerous other friends
and relatives.
Following cremation, a graveside memorial service will be held on
October 12, 2015, at 11:00 a.m., at Oakwood Cemetery, located at the
intersection of Highway 105 East and Tenth Street, in Conroe, with Cashner
Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2015, Conroe, Montgomery Co., TX, Obituary
The Courier, (Conroe, TX) - November 4, 2015
Joshua Paul Goff, 33, entered into eternal peace on November 1,
2015. Joshua was born in Arlington, Texas on October 24, 1982.
Josh attended Sam Houston State University and was employed by
Vision Guidance Services as an MWD Engineer. Josh enjoyed working in the oil
and gas industry and was an avid skier and golfer. Josh was a loving family
member and was a great friend to all he knew. Josh could light up a room when
he walked in with his smile, his jokes and his charm. He graciously spread his
time, warmth and compassion to all. Josh had the special gift of lifting anyone
up and making them smile. Josh was a special person with a special heart, so
nice and polite to any person, friend, stranger, wherever he wandered. His big
heart and personality, both inside and out, will forever be missed.
Josh is survived by wife, Merabeth Goff, daughter Harper Goff, his parents Robert and Pam Goff all of Montgomery, Texas and sister Courtney Goff of Dallas,
Texas. "His Girls", Riley and Harley. Mother
and Father In-Law, Shawn and Dixie, Sister In-Law Harmony Harts with husband
Jeff, Brother in-Law, Shane Jennings with wife Tiana
Jennings. Numerous aunts and uncles....Nieces Presli, Peyton, Paige, Jayden,
Nephews Tate and Kemper, other family and close friends.
Preceding him in death were grandparents,
Mae and Haskell Blankenship,
Paul and Virginia Goff, and close friend Mary Dot Adams.
The celebration of Josh's life will be held on Thursday, November
5, 2015 at 11:00 am at Sam Houston Memorial Funeral Home, located at 20850 Eva
St., Montgomery, TX. 77356. (936) 597-7300.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2015, Conroe, Montgomery
Co., TX, Obituary
The Courier, (Conroe, TX) - December 10, 2015
Henry "John" Lang, 78, of Conroe, Texas, passed away
peacefully on Sunday, December 6, 2015 with his loving wife Rita by his side.
John was originally from New Jersey and moved to Cut-N-Shoot, Texas
in 1976 where he lived until moving to Conroe in 2014. John was known by most
as a strong, hardworking man. He was happiest when he was working on his
property and spending time with family. He will forever be remembered by his
family and friends.
John was preceded in death by his Parents, Harry Lang and Helen
Holman of New Jersey.
He is survived by his loving and devoted wife of 59 years, Rita
Lang; brothers Bob and wife Shirley, Don and wife Dee, Ken and wife Meris;
sisters Diana and husband John Mandara, Carol and husband Mike Lang;
brother-in-law Bill Rohloff and wife Barbara; sons, John Lang and wife Julie,
Bill Lang and wife Gale; daughters, Rita Blankenship and husband
William, JoAnn Duval and husband Floyd; 14
grandchildren; 8 great-grandchildren; and many nieces, nephews, and relatives.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2015, Conroe, Montgomery Co., TX, Obituary
The Courier, (Conroe, TX) - January 19, 2016
Betty Lou Brown,
85, of Conroe, Texas went to be with the lord on December 19, 2015 with her
family by her side. Betty was born May 2, 1930 to Harry and Gertrude
Blankenship
She had 2 brothers, the
eldest Bill and youngest Jackie She attended Wells Highs School in Chicago, Illinois.
Betty is survived by her husband of 68 years Ronald O. Brown and 4
of her 5 children Sherry (deceased) Ronald, Georgia,
Juan (John), James and his wife Linda. 7 grandchildren and 5
great grandchildren. As well as her beloved cats MuSir
and LC (Bits).
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2014, Porter, Montgomery Co., TX, Obituary
Houston Chronicle (TX) - May 24, 2014
Sarah Ann Blankinship, 73, of Porter went to be with her Lord and Savior Thursday, May
22, 2014. She was born Tuesday, November 12, 1940.
Sarah is survived by brother, Roy Smith and wife Jackie; daughters,
Shannon Morgan and husband Lorenzo, Randi Ashy, Kellie Anderson and husband
Johnny; grandchildren, Meridith, Christopher, Mikellene, Erin, Rikki and Rayce;
great-grandchildren, Jacob, James, Makenzie and Hunter.
She is preceded in death by parents Omar and LaNora Smith.
A Funeral Service will be 2:00 PM Sunday, May 25, 2014 at Rosewood
Funeral Home in Porter.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2014, Porter, Montgomery
Co., TX, Obituary
http://www.meaningfulfunerals.net/fh/obituaries/obituary.cfm?o_id=2739820&fh_id=14731
Graveside services for Lillian Sophia Gokey, of Porter, Texas, will
be held Saturday, October 11, 2014 at 10:00 a.m. in the Restland Memorial Park
Cemetery in Livingston, Texas with Byron Lyons officiating.
Lillian was born October 6, 2014 in Houston, Texas to parents,
Robert Emanuel Gokey and Krystal
Dawn (Blankenship) Gokey and she also passed away on October 6,
2014.
She is survived by her parents, Robert and Krystal Gokey of
Kingwood, Texas; grandparents, Bobby
and Patty Gokey of Goodrich, Texas, Sheryl Gokey of Humble, Texas, Jim and Carol Blankenship of Huffman, Texas; great grandfather,
Bobby Gokey Sr. of Goodrich, Texas; uncles, Sonny Wolfe and Michael Wolfe both
of Humble, Texas; uncle and aunt, Terry and Kelly Wolfe of Haslet, Texas; aunt
and uncle, Katie and Donny Vestal of Seguin, Texas; aunt, Brittany Wright of
Goodrich, Texas; great uncle and aunt, Kenneth and Brenda Hambrick of Goodrich,
Texas; great aunt, Nita Gokey of Goodrich, Texas; great uncles and aunts,
Robbie and Avi Knee of Pinehurst, Texas, Donald and Kaylynn Knee of Humble,
Texas, Barney and Sandra McCartney of Atoscota, Texas; and numerous cousins and
other relatives.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2015, Splendora, Montgomery
Co., TX, Obituary
http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/east_montgomery/obituary.aspx?n=walter-simons&pid=177055682
Ernest Walter Simons Jr., 79, of Splendora, Texas passed away on
Saturday, December 19, 2015 at his residence in Splendora, Texas. He was born
on Wednesday, December 16, 1936 in Groveton, Texas to Ernest Walter Simons Sr.
and Pauline Votaw Simons, both of whom have preceded him in death.
Ernest was a life time member of Veterans of Foreign War Post 4816,
American Legion Post 615 and the Disabled Veterans. He served his country in
the Korean War. Ernest lived in Montgomery County the majority of his life
where he was involved in and supported all Armed Forces by attending the local
events. He enjoyed westerns, the original ones, he could recite them. He loved
Audie Murphy, the actor.
Ernest was also preceded in death by his sons, Chris Lindsey, Bart
Simons, sister, Martha Gustin, brothers, Willy Simons, Harvey Smitherman, Wayne
Simons.
Left to cherish his memory is his loving wife of 29 years Georgia
Simons; daughters, Cissy Horn, Dee Dee Blankenship, Debbie Johnson and husband Keith, Gina
Ogle and husband Chris, Kim Bourne and husband Pat, Judie Hale and husband
Troy, Kerry Webb and husband Jack, Greg Lindsey and wife Mandy, Denise Hayman
and husband Jason; sons, Ernie Simons, Wes Simons and wife Sandy, Ernest Simons
and wife Marcie, Kenneth Simons and wife Rachel, Chris Simons; Sister, Opal
Simons Gloria; Brother, Sam Votaw; along with numerous other loving family and
treasured friends.
There will be a Celebration of Life for Ernest at Neal Funeral Home
Chapel on Saturday, January 9, 2016 at 2:00 pm
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Morris
2014, Daingerfield, Morris Co., TX, Obituary
Texarkana Gazette (TX) Date: September 19, 2014
Alvin "Buddy" Johnson, 71, of Daingerfield died Monday,
Sept. 15, 2014, at his home. Mr. Johnson was born March 20, 1943, in Omaha,
Texas.
He was preceded in death by one son.
Survivors include five sons; seven daughters; five brothers, Hosie
Johnson Jr., Melvin Johnson, Tommie Lee Johnson, Earnest Ray Johnson and Alonzo
Johnson; five sisters, Mickey
Easter, Versie Lee Handy, Lou Vana, Jeannie Mason and Ruthie Ann Blankinship; and a number of other relatives.
Services will be 1 p.m. Saturday at Wallick Chapel Christian Church
with Wayne Roberson officiating. Burial will be in Reynolds Cemetery under
direction of Harmon Funeral Home.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2015, Lone Star, Morris Co., TX, Obituary
Texarkana Gazette (TX) Date: May 21, 2015
Diana Michael Brown Garcia, 39, of Lone Star, Texas, died Sunday,
May 17, 2015. Ms. Garcia was born Nov. 6, 1975.
Survivors include five children and one spouse, Chelsie and Blake
Boyles, Lindsay Brasil, Chyann Brown, Jacob Garcia and Giavonna Garcia; her parents, Theresa Mae Zanzen and Wayne Blankenship ; one sister, Theresa Ramirez; her
partner, Stephanie Carr; one granddaughter; and a number of other relatives.
No services are scheduled at this time. Arrangements are under
direction of Reeder-Davis Funeral Home.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Nacogdoches
2015, Douglass, Nacogdoches
Co., TX, Obituary
Published in The Daily Sentinel on Aug. 18, 2015
Funeral services for Whelyn G. Robinson, 71, of Douglass will be at
11 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 20, 2015, at the A. Frank Smith United Methodist Church
in Alto, Texas, with the Rev. Greg Megill and the Rev. Wes Byas officiating.
Burial will follow in the Old Palestine Cemetery near Alto.
Mr. Robinson passed away Saturday, Aug. 15, 2015, near Mount
Enterprise. He was born July 21, 1944, in Corsicana, Texas, to Joe B. and Zula
Hill Robinson.
Mr. Robinson had lived in the Douglass, Nacogdoches and Lufkin area
for the last 20 years. He was a member of the A. Frank Smith Methodist Church
in Alto, and was retired from the phone company, where he had started as a
linesman and worked his way up to telecommunications engineer. Mr. Robinson had
also lived in Athens for a number of years and had been a deacon at the Eastern
Hills Church of Christ, past president of the Kiwanis Club and a member of the
chamber of commerce. Mr. Robinson was very proud to have been in the Corps of
Cadets at Texas A&M, class of 1966. He completed
his undergraduate and graduate work at the University of Texas at Tyler, where
he finished his education with a Master of Science degree. He also loved
reading and was a history buff, especially interested in the Civil War. Mr.
Robinson was incredibly proud of his children and grandchildren and enjoyed
spending time with his family.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Mr. Robinson was happily married for 23 years to his wife, Janis
Robinson, who survives him. Other survivors include daughters and son-in-law,
Kelly Herriage (Roland) of College Station, Texas, and Shara Blankenship (Jess) of Cushing,
Texas; sons and daughter-in-law, Kyle Robinson (Lisa) of Sulphur Springs,
Texas, and Paul Sandness of Douglass, Texas; brother and sister-in-law, Dale Robinson
(Dorothy) of Rice, Texas; and grandchildren,
Ryan Herriage, Kyson Herriage, Taylor Robinson, Haley Robinson, Katelyn
Robinson, Garrett Robinson, Mason Reeves and Olivia Blankenship.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2014, Nacogdoches, Nacogdoches Co., TX,
Obituary
Betty Jo Bias, 81, died Jan. 15, 2014, at her home in Nacogdoches,
Texas. She was a native of Wolfe County, Kentucky, and the daughter of Everett
E. Haddox and Etta Glenn
Blankenship.
She was preceded in death by her beloved husband Cyrus Bias; her
parents; three brothers; and two sisters.
Her survivors include her two daughters, Dana G. Bias of
Nacogdoches and Sara F. Castillo of Lexington, Kentucky; her sister, Mary Ierna
of Jacksonville, Florida; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Betty was a member of the First United Methodist Church,
Primetimers, Newcomers, and a volunteer at Nacogdoches Medical Center. She was
devoted to her family, friends, her church family, and her cat, E.Z. She loved
to cook for friends and family who loved eating her tasty dishes, especially
her baked goods.
She grew up and resided most of her life in Lexington, Kentucky,
where she graduated from the University of Kentucky, receiving her Bachelors
Degree in Business Administration. Prior to moving to Nacogdoches she had
worked for the Lexington-Fayette Urban County government as an administrative
specialist to city council members.
A memorial service will be held to celebrate her rich life and warm
heart at First United Methodist Church in Nacogdoches, at 10:30 a.m. Friday,
Jan. 24, 2014.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
1930 Census, Hazel Green, Wolfe Co., KY,
Haddix, Everet E. 34, M, KY, Head,
Haddix, Glenn 32, F, KY, Wife,
Haddix, Evelyn 07, F, KY, Dau,
Haddix, Thomas 03, M, KY, Son,
https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/XMF1-QX5
1940 Census, Hazel Green, District 1,
Wolfe Co., KY,
Haddox, C. E. 43, M, KY, Head,
Haddox, Gleme 41, F, KY, Wife,
Haddox, Evelyn 17, F, KY, Dau,
Haddox, Thomas 13, M, KY, Son,
Haddox, Blanch 09, F, KY, Dau,
Haddox, Betty Jo 07, F, KY, Dau,
Haddox, Mary Gleme 04, F, KY, Dau,
Haddox, James Lee 01, M, KY, Son,
https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/K7B4-H86
+2015, Nacogdoches, Nacogdoches Co., TX, Obituary
The Advocate, (Baton Rouge, LA) Date: January 12, 2015
Funeral services for Charles Eugene Boozer, 87, of Nacogdoches will
be held 10:00 AM Tuesday, January 13, 2015 at Lairds Funeral Home, Nacogdoches,
TX with Bro. Bill Sheril officiating. Burial will immediately follow at
Fairview Cemetery in Nacogdoches, TX. Pallbearers for Mr. Boozer will be Juston
Bass, Dawson Ellis, B.D. Rambin, Albert Collins and grandsons, John Pintye,
Michael Rousseau and Jackson Barrett.
Charles E. Boozer was born October 4, 1927 and died January 10,
2015 in Nacogdoches, TX.
He is survived by his wife
of 61 years, Edwina Blankinship
Boozer. They were married June
7, 1953. He is the father of six children, Galvin Boozer of Douglass, TX,
Glenda Boozer of Douglass, TX, Marshall Boozer of Douglass, TX, Mylitta Boozer
Barrett of Ogden, UT, Amanda Boozer and husband Albert Collins of Nacogdoches,
TX and Allen Boozer and wife Lisa of Hampton, VA. He is also survived by
sister, Joyce Boozer Brooks of Tenaha, TX and brother, Wayne Boozer of
Douglass, TX. He has 19 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren, along with
cousins, nieces and nephews that love him and will truly miss him.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Fern Tarrant Boozer and
Eugene Boozer; 2 grandsons and 2 great-granddaughters.
He attended Nacogdoches High School, Stephen F. Austin University
and Rice University. He enjoyed the outdoors and camping.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2015, Nacogdoches, Nacogdoches Co., TX, Obituary
Mrs. Jan Blankenship
passed away Tuesday, February 24, 2015, at Nacogdoches Memorial Hospital at the
age of 68. Born Sept. 16, 1946, Mrs. Blankenship was a resident of Nacogdoches.
Her survivors include her husband,
George Langston Blankenship.
Service details are pending and will be announced later.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2015, Nacogdoches, Nacogdoches Co., TX, Obituary
Mrs. Jan Blankenship passed away Tuesday, February 24, 2015, at
Nacogdoches Memorial Hospital at the age of 68 years, 5 months, and 8 days.
Born Sept. 16, 1946, in Dayton, Ohio, Mrs. Blankenship had been a longtime
resident of Nacogdoches County, Texas. Jan had worked as a secretary and
administrative assistant with business and public offices prior to her
retirement.
Her survivors include her husband,
George Langston Blankenship of Nacogdoches, Texas; son, Rusty Tate and
wife Gina of Flint, Texas; daughter, Tessa Hall and husband Kevin of Longview,
Texas; grandchildren, Easton Tate of Flint, Texas, and Alli Hall and Connor
Hall of Longview, Texas; step sons, David Blankenship and wife Lesa of Logansport, Louisiana,
and Kenneth Blankenship and wife Tabatha of Chireno, Texas; step daughter, Cathy Myers and husband Wesley of Center, Texas; siblings, Mary Kay
Wilson and husband Mickey of Melrose, Texas, Tommy Sluterbeck and wife Janice
of Nacogdoches, Texas, Cassandra Hall and husband Bill of New Hampshire, and
Holly Cipriani and husband Tim of Boston, Massachusetts; step-sister, Sybil
Miller of Beaumont, Texas; and a step-brother, Charles Christian of
Jacksonville, Texas.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Berman Sluterbeck and
Mary Emma (Harris) and Charles Christian.
Services have been set for 3:30 p.m. Friday, February 27, 2015, at
Cason Monk-Metcalf's Sunset Chapel, located at 5400 North Street in
Nacogdoches, Texas. Interment will follow at Black Jack Cemetery, located on
County Road 350 in the Attoyac Community. Officiating will be Dr. Allen Reed
and Bro. Michael Dean. Pallbearers
will be David Blankenship, Thomas Sluterbeck, Ronald Harris, Edgar
Stanaland, Tim Hill, and James Harris.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2015, Nacogdoches, Nacogdoches Co., TX, Obituary
Published in The Daily Sentinel on June 22, 2015
Peggy June Splann Young went to be with our Lord Friday, June 19,
2015, surrounded by her loved ones. Peggy was a 17-year resident of
Nacogdoches. She was born to Sam Springer Splann and Mabel Ray Brooks Sept. 15,
1940, in Memphis, Tenn., and spent her childhood in Corinth, Miss. Her family
then moved to Grand Prairie, Texas, in 1955 and established their lives there.
Peggy lived and gave birth to three daughters in Carrollton, Texas, before
moving to Mount Pleasant, Texas, with her husband, Jerry Young. She and her
husband lived in the Blodgett Community for many years before she moved to
Nacogdoches a few years after his death in 1989.
She worked for Boise Cascade in Carrollton as an inventory control
clerk, then for Pilgrim's Pride in Mount Pleasant, and then at SFA in
Nacogdoches, where she retired. Since her retirement, she volunteered for the
gift shop at Nacogdoches Memorial Hospital.
She was an avid bowler all her life and was a member of various
bowling leagues, from mixed bowling teams to recently being a member of more
than one women's bowling league. She has always enjoyed crocheting and blessed
her family with many of her creations. She has, in the recent years, donated
toboggans and blankets for newborn babies at Nacogdoches Memorial Hospital.
Peggy has been a faithful Christian all her life and has been a member of The
Church of Christ Faith. When moving to Nacogdoches, she became a member with
Stallings Drive Church of Christ, where she attended services regularly. Peggy
was dearly loved and cherished by her family, friends, community, co-workers,
and brothers and sisters in Christ. Peggy was an especially wonderful, strong. and extraordinary mother to her three daughters, raising
them - for most of their lives - by herself, and providing a warm, loving, and
very giving home. She will be dearly missed and forever remembered by her
daughters, who will carry her legacy of strength, honesty, and love, with them
throughout the rest of their lives, to pass on to their children and many
generations.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Jerry W. Young; daughter,
Dawn Louise Brown Trippett; and father, Sam Springer Splann.
She is survived in death by her mother, Mabel Ray Splann of
Nacogdoches; brother, Sammy Lynn Splann and wife, Connie, of Nacogdoches;
daughters, Pamela Brown of Nacogdoches and Denise Padgett and husband, Gene, of
Moffat, Texas; nephew, Christopher Kyle Splann and wife, Marcie, and four
children of Nacogdoches; niece, Kristi Michelle Splann Blankenship and husband,
Glenn, and three children of Alabama;
grandchildren, Brandon Jeremy Trippett and two daughters of Maryland, Mistie
Lynn Weaks Erwin and husband, Chad, and one son and two daughters of Florida,
Christian Mace Trippett and one daughter and son of Maryland, Bradley Lough of
Nacogdoches, Charlene Denise Trippett Atkins and husband, Tom, and two
daughters of Maryland, and Ryan Lee Weaks and two daughters of Fairfield. Peggy
also has a stepdaughter, Reta Owens; a stepson, Steve Young; and several
step-grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, June 23, 2015, at Cason
Monk-Metcalf's Sunset Chapel. Graveside services will be held at 4:30 p.m.
Tuesday at Blodgett Church of Christ Cemetery in Blodgett, Texas.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2014, Swift, Nacogdoches
Co., TX, Obituary
Published in The Daily Sentinel on Nov. 17, 2014
Bertie Koonce Slay was born June 15, 1920, in Swift, Texas to
Monroe Koonce and Nettie (Blankenship) Koonce. She entered into rest on Nov. 15, 2014, in Garrison, having
reached the age of 94 years 5 months.
Service will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 18, 2014, at Garrison
Funeral Home, with Bro. Paul Michna officiating. Burial will be at Holly
Springs Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Hank Curbow, Tom Yarbrough, Paul
"Pat" David Brian Miles, Ray Blackmon and David Pridemore. Honorary
pallbearer will be William "Billy" Williams.
She is survived by her son, Tommy Slay and wife, Margie, of
Garrison; daughter, Judy Blackmon and husband, W. R. "Butch," of
Garrison; grandchildren, Rene Miles and husband, Brian, of Lake Jackson; Wendy
Pridemore and husband, David, of Plano; Ray Blackmon of Highland, Texas;
great-grandchildren, Kathryn Miles of Beijing, China; Chandler Miles of College
Station; Jack Pridemore of Plano; and Christopher Blackmon of Hawaii.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Travis Slay; and both
parents.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
1920 Census, Precinct 3, Nacogdoches Co.,
TX,
Koonce, Monroe 39, M, TX, Head,
Koonce, Nettie 32, F, TX, Wife,
Koonce, Myrtie 12, F, TX, Dau,
Koonce, Emmett 09, M, TX, Son,
Todd, Roy 11,
M, TX, Nephew,
https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MCMK-VM9
1930 Census, Precinct 3, Nacogdoches Co.,
TX,
Koonce, Monroe 50, M, TX, Head,
Koonce, Nettie 43, F, TX, Wife,
Koonce, Myrtie 20, F, TX, Dau,
Koonce, Emmett 18, M, TX, Son,
Koonce, Donnie 14, M, TX, Son,
Koonce, Bertie 09, F, TX, Dau,
https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:HFLZ-NT2
1940 Census, Precinct 3, Nacogdoches Co.,
TX,
Koonce, Monroe 60, M, TX, Head,
Koonce, Nettie 53, F, TX, Wife,
Koonce, Myrtle 32, F, TX, Dau,
Koonce, Bertie 19, F, TX, Dau,
Koonce, Lonnie 25, M, TX, Son,
https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:K4SF-F8L
Navarro
+2015, Corsicana, Navarro Co., TX, Obituary
Corsicana Daily Sun (TX) Date: July 6, 2015
Joseph Michael (Joe Michael) Kana, surrounded by his family, went
to his Lord on Friday, July 3, 2015. He was born Nov. 13, 1944 to the late
Joseph (Jack) and Henrietta Kana in La Grange, Texas.
Joe graduated from La Grange High School in La Grange, Texas,
attended University of Texas, and graduated from St. Edwards University Austin
with a degree in Business Management. From there he went to Officer Training
for the United States Air Force and was inducted in 1964. He served his country
in the Medical Service Corps: hospital Administration reaching the rank of
Major, served in Vietnam, and several positions in the States. While stationed
in Washington D.C., he earned a Master's Degree in Hospital/Medical Business
Administration, then back to Wilford Hall, San Antonio, Texas where he met his wife, Nan Blankinship. After their marriage he had to accept another overseas assignment
of two years at Wiesbaden Germany; completing the last of his 23 Air Force
years back in San Antonio in a Tri-Service position with the Army and Navy to
design the field hospital units (MASH) which were first used in Desert Storm.
Following retirement from the Air Force he took a position again in
hospital admin. in Greenville, Commerce hospitals.
While there he joined a Lion's Club group which became a driving force in his
life. After leaving the Greenville group, he assumed the overall position of
maintenance director in the Lancaster School District, where he remained for
six-plus years. He was then elected to serve on the LISD school board as
President.
He finally retired to take full time care of the Val-e-Vue Ranch in
Corsicana, Texas. Taking care of dogs, pecan trees, cattle, donkeys, and goats
was a joy for him, even the fence building and mowing was not really a chore.
He would just drive to the pasture with his "little man" Rusty beside
him in the truck, Kobe, Briley and Barbie running alongside.
He held many positions in the Lion's Club in Commerce, Lancaster
and Corsicana, serving as president at least five times. He was also an active
member of the VFW, American Legion and Knights of Columbus. He loved fishing
and hunting with his family members. Baseball was his favorite sport from
childhood and he briefly played in the La Grange Demons, an amateur league,
with his first cousin, JP Kana.
Joe was preceded in death by his brother, Donnie; and sister, Joan
Hart.
He is survived by his wife,
Nan Ellen Blankinship Kana; children, Chris Kana and wife Angela,
Brian Kana Johnson and wife Kim, Becky Sims and husband Jeremy; grandchildren,
Ashlyn Kana, Danica and Parker Johnson, Savannah and Addison Sims; brother,
Richard Kana and wife Susan. He also leaves behind several nieces and nephews;
special friends, Jim and Martha McCarter along with other close friends and
extended family members.
Graveside services with Military Honors will be held at 9:30 a.m.
Wednesday, July 8, 2015 at the Dallas Fort Worth National Cemetery. A memorial
service will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday, July 8, 2015 at Westminster
Presbyterian Church in Corsicana. Pallbearers will be Brian Kana, Chris Kana,
Jim McCarter, JP Kana, Ray Wossum, Adam Kana and Ryan Kana. Honorary
pallbearers will be Corsicana Noon Lion's Club members.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Nueces
+2014,
Corpus Christi, Nueces Co., TX, Death
Corpus Christi Caller-Times (TX) - January 28, 2014
Gertrude Blankenship
died Jan. 11, 2014. She was 98.
Burial was Jan. 15 in Seaside Memorial Park Cemetery.
Charlie Marshall Funeral Home
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2014,
Corpus Christi, Nueces Co., TX, Obituary
http://moweryfs.com/Moweryobituary.aspx?ID=1086&Page=obitpage&Name=%20Gertrude%20A.%20Blankenship
Gertrude A. Blankenship - Tuesday, September 28, 1915 ---- Saturday, January 11, 2014
Gertrude A. Blankenship was born on September 28, 1915, in San
Saba, Texas, to Joe and Clara Belle (Watson) Allen. She passed away on
Saturday, January 11, 2014, in Owasso,
[Tulsa Co.,]
Oklahoma, at the age of 98 years.
On July 14, 1934, Gertrude married Harlan T. Blankenship in Portland, Texas. She was a member of Gateway Baptist Church in
Corpus Christi, Texas, where she was involved with the Sunday School and Mission Programs. Gertrude loved people and
socializing and had many friends at Baptist Village. She was an avid reader and
enjoyed playing gin rummy, crafts, ceramics, and making stuffed animals.
She is survived by Her daughter: Sue
Harris of Owasso, Granddaughter: Diana Ogden of Owasso, Great Grandchildren:
Meredith Sneed and Kurt Sneed, Great Nephew: Derrel Free of Corpus Christi,
Texas
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; son, Joe Harlan Blankenship; brother, J. B. Allen; and niece, Marjorie Free.
Graveside services were held Wednesday, January 15, 2014, at
Seaside Memorial Park Cemetery, Corpus Christi, Texas. Arrangements and
services were entrusted to Mowery Funeral Service of Owasso. www.moweryfs.com
+2014, Corpus Christi, Nueces Co., TX, Obituary
Kerrville Daily Times (TX) - April 25, 2014
Dorothy Faye Bobbitt of Corpus Christi passed peacefully into
eternity on Tuesday, April 22, 2014, free at last from the disease that held
her captive over the past two years. She was 80 years old, and she packed as
much life into those 80 years as anyone possibly could. Dorothy was born in
Roscoe, Texas, on May 11, 1933, to Cecil Edward Altom and Elva (Butler) Altom.
She was an only child, beloved by her parents and popular
throughout her childhood and teen years. She graduated as valedictorian of her
senior class at Roscoe High School and married her high school sweetheart, Leslie Velpo
"Val" Blankenship in
1950, before he left for the Korean War. Dorothy and Val had four children,
three daughters and one son, who grew up in a country home near Sulphur, La.
The kids raised 4-H animals, rode horses and played for hours under the stars
with great neighborhood friends. Dorothy was the ultimate "Kool-Aid
Mom," who always put her children first.
She also served as a Sunday school teacher, 4-H leader, room mother
and in numerous other roles to help her children and others succeed. In 1968,
Dorothy and her family moved to Ingleside, Texas. Here they lived across the
street from First Baptist Church Ingleside, where the family was active and
Dorothy worked as church secretary. Her home overflowed with kids of all ages,
plenty of laughter, constant activity and, most of all, love (not to mention
the home-cooked meals and all-you-can-eat homemade goodies). Dorothy had a gift
for making everyone feel welcome and special.
Dorothy attended business school and worked most of her life as a
bookkeeper at various businesses, including Coastal Freezing in Aransas Pass.
After her children left home, she lived in New Orleans and also in Kerrville,
Texas. Dorothy became a young widow at the age of 49, after Val died of cancer.
She also survived breast cancer during that time. In 1983, she married again,
after a friend introduced her to Ross Taylor Bobbitt, a man who shared
Dorothy's love for cruises, adventure, family and the Lord Jesus. They moved to
Lake Corpus Christi, where they royally entertained their grandkids with
sleepovers and lots of skiing and jet-skiing. Dorothy and Ross were married 19
years before she suffered the heartache of losing another spouse to cancer.
In the midst of life's greatest challenges, Dorothy always held
onto her faith, her joy and her beautiful smile. Dorothy's passions included
singing in the church choir, going to gospel music concerts, cake decorating
and cooking and baking. But her true legacy lies in the lives of those touched
by her compassion, gentleness, goodness and kindness. Any day she could bring a
little cheer into another person's world was a good day for Dorothy. She was a
member of River Hills Baptist Church in Calallen, Texas, where she served on
the Faith Team, volunteered at hospitals and nursing homes and visited people
who needed to know someone cared.
Late in life, Dorothy helped form First Ladies, a ministry for
widows that breaks through the loneliness that threatens those who have lost a
spouse. Dorothy was a mentor, a "second mom" to
many, an encourager, a true friend and always an inspiration.
Dorothy is survived by her four children, Evangeline Jordan and husband, Vernon, David Leslie Blankenship and wife, Ann, Vicki Faye Hewitt and husband, Danny and Elvalena Harman. She also leaves behind nine grandchildren and 24
great-grandchildren who love her dearly.
She was predeceased by her parents, Cecil and Elva Altom; and three
spouses, Leslie Velpo Blankenship, Ross Taylor Bobbitt and Herb Story.
A memorial service will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, April 26, 2014, at
Sawyer-George Funeral Home in Corpus Christi, Texas, with the Rev. Bill Simmons
officiating. Graveside services and interment will be immediately following the
memorial service at Palms Memorial Gardens in Portland, Texas. Pallbearers will be Dorothy's eight
grandsons, Matt Jordan, Jason Jordan, Mark Blankenship, Jeff Blankenship, Brad Hewitt, Scott Hewitt, Reed Hewitt
and Nathan Harman.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Palo Pinto
+2014, Mineral Wells, Palo Pinto Co., TX, Obituary
Mineral Wells Index (TX) Date: September 12, 2014
Mary L. Loan Blankenship, 90, a resident of Lakewell Place in Mineral Wells, passed away
Thursday, Sept. 11, 2014, after a short illness.
Service is 11 a.m. Monday, Sept. 15, at Garner Baptist Church under
the direction of White's Funeral Home. Interment will be in Ballew Springs
Cemetery.
She recently celebrated her 90th birthday. Mary was born in Garner,
Texas, on July 26, 1924. Although born and raised in this area, she traveled
extensively accompanying her military husband, who served in the United States
Navy during and after World War II. She was married to Torbet Wayne Blakenship in a union that lasted for nearly 65
years. They returned to this area in 1963 following Wayne's retirement from the
military. Mary was employed for more than 40 years as a licensed vocational nurse
working in Campbell Hospital and in Palo Pinto General Hospital. Nursing for
Mary was not only a profession, it was her vocation and she truly loved helping
people. Mary was a member of the Garner Baptist Church for more that 70 years.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Tom Jake Loan and Dura
Davis Loan; her husband, Torbet Wayne Blakenship; sisters, Lula Mae Loan Pope and Jonnie
Sue Loan Skeen; son, Michael Wayne Blakenship; and daughter,
Susan Rene Blakenship Whetstone,
Survivors include daughters,
Mary C. Blakenship Tallas (John), and Rise L. Blakenship Philip Imbody (); she was
also blessed with numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
SSDI: Blankenship,
Torbet Wayne, 85, 09Feb1923 - 24Mar2008, Weatherford, Parker, TX,
TX-460-24-1262
+2015, Mineral Wells, Palo
Pinto Co., TX, Obituary
Mineral Wells Index (TX) Date: August 7, 2015
Michael Blair Blankenship, 56, passed away Tuesday, Aug. 4, 2015, in his home. He was born
May 25, 1959, to Phillip
[Eugene] and Louella [Mock] Blankenship
in El Paso, Texas.
He was a loving husband, father, grandfather and friend. Michael
worked at Peco-Facet for 15 years and was with his loving wife Lisa
Blankenship for 28 years.
He is survived by his wife,
Lisa Blankenship; mother,
Louella Blankenship; sister,
Marianne Hernandez; step daughters, Alexis Palmer,
Shannon Williams and Roxanne Warren; eight grandchildren; and five
great-grandchildren.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Parker
2014, Weatherford, Parker Co., TX, Obituary
The Weatherford Democrat, (TX) - June 3, 2014
William "Bill" Bundy, also known as The Cookie Man,
passed away Monday June 2, 2014, in Fort Worth, [Tarrant Co., TX].
Born Jan. 8, 1930, to Winford and Hazel Bundy in Hillsdale, Oklahoma, Bill was
the second eldest of four children.
He served in the U.S. Army and obtained the rank of Sergeant.
Looking for work brought Bill to Texas and it was there in Fort Worth he met
Oralia Nieto. They married in 1958. Bill and Oralia lived in Fort Worth, Whitt
and Millsap. Bill worked in the freight industry driving a truck. He enjoyed
farming and was an avid reader. Most people will remember he loved to cook; he
would bake and sell cookies in the area earning him the nickname "The
Cookie Man."
Bill leaves behind his bride of over 56 years, Oralia; daughters, Marge Little, Becky Blankenship and husband,
Billy, Kathy Harris and husband, Donald, all of
Fort Worth; sons, Richard Bundy and wife, Brenda, of Millsap, Tony Bundy and
wife, Debbie, of Fort Worth, Gene Bundy and wife, Geni, of New Mexico, David
Bundy and wife, Portia, of New Mexico, Jim Bundy, of New Mexico; 20
grandchildren; 41 great grandchildren; 17 great great grandchildren; sisters,
Ruth Harwood and husband, Dale, of Oregon, and Rosalee Flager, of Oklahoma.
Bill was preceded in death by his parents and brother, C. R. Bundy.
A funeral service will be at 2 p.m. Friday June 6, 2014, at
Galbreaith Pickard Funeral Chapel with interment at Poe Prairie Cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Parmer
2015, Friona, Parmer Co., TX, Obituary
Published in The Lubbock Avalanche-Journal on
Apr. 30, 2015
Brandi Michelle Magee, 31, of Friona, Texas, died on April 21,
2015, in Houston, [Harris Co.,] Texas. She was born on Jan. 20, 1984, in
Hereford, Texas.
Celebration of Life Service will be held at 10 a.m. on Friday, May
1, 2015, at Calvary Baptist Church in Friona with Pastor Bobby Broughton,
officiating.
Brandi married Adam Neal Magee on Sept. 26, 2013, in Las Vegas, NV.
Her life was her children and serving others. She was an employee of the City
of Friona as E.M.S Director.
Survivors include: husband, Adam Neal Magee of Friona, Texas; four
sons, Evan Snyder, Kaleb Nunley, Seth Guzman and Samuel Magee, all of the home;
parents, Jimmy and Jennifer Gonzales of Friona, Texas; grandparent, Dorothy
Blankenship of Amarillo,
Texas; three brothers, David Woody of Amarillo, Texas, Jacob Gonzales of
Amarillo, Texas, and Jodi Gonzales of Friona, Texas; one sister, Kayla Gonzales
of Friona, Texas; and four stepbrothers, Jim Norman of Sioux Falls, SD, J.T.
Norman, Justun Norman, and Jerett Norman, all of Portales, NM.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Polk
2014, Ace, Polk Co., TX, Obituary
http://www.meaningfulfunerals.net/fh/obituaries/obituary.cfm?o_id=2603359&fh_id=14731
Funeral services for Martha Cleona Blankenship, 66, of Ace, Texas, will be held at 10:00 AM, Friday, July 18,
2014 in the Cochran Funeral Home Chapel in Livingston, Texas with Rev. Paul
Boyd officiating. Interment will be held at 3:00 PM, Friday, July 18, 2014 at
Pleasant Grove Cemetery in Center, Texas.
Martha was born on December 24, 1947 in Rusk, Texas and passed away
on July 12, 2014 in Lufkin, [Angelina
Co.],Texas.
She was a loyal wife, dedicated mother, and will be dearly missed by all who
knew her.
She is preceded in death by her parents, James Eugene and Cleo
(Emanis) Vaught; husband, Vernon Blankenship; brother, Eugene Vaught; and son, Brian Blankenship.
She is survived by her daughter,
Stephanie Clements of Ace, Texas; daughter and son-in-law, Dorothy Goodan and Timmy of Olive Hill, Kentucky; son, Jerry Rivers of
Clarksburg, Maryland; son and
daughter-in-law, Michael
Blankenship and Christy of
Livingston, Texas; son and
daughter-in-law, Vince
Blankenship and Cherry of
California; son and daughter-in-law,
Terry Blankenship and Rebecca of Arizona; son, Kevin Blankenship of California; daughter,
Margaret Rodrigues of California; grandchildren, Kimberly O’Quinn, Tina
O’Quinn, Cayla O’Quinn, Skyler
Blankenship, and Shelby Blankenship; along with numerous great-grandchildren,
nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2015, Livingston, Polk Co., TX, Obituary
Funeral services for Sam Gordon, 75, of Livingston, Texas, will be
held Monday, August 31, 2015 at 10:00 a.m. at the First United Methodist Church
in Livingston, Texas with Rev. Steve Woody and Rev. James Frazier officiating.
Interment will take place at 3:00 p.m. on Monday, August 31, 2015 in the Forest
Hill Cemetery in Livingston, Texas. Pall Bearers will be longtime friends Henry
Ager, Gene Bush, Bob Cook, Jimbo Hopson, Guinn Jones, Preston Jones, Cecil
Langston, Jack Sprott, and Claude Thomas. Honorary Pall Bearers will be the
City of Livingston, Livingston Volunteer Fire Department, Livingston Police
Department, Livingston Lions Club, and members of the Walding Hunting Club.
Sam Gordon, 75 passed away Thursday, August 27 in Lufkin, [Angelina
Co.,] TX, following a
brief illness. He was born on March 26, 1940 in Corsicana, TX.
Raised in Corsicana, Sam graduated from Corsicana High School in
1958 and the Agricultural and Mechanical College of Texas in 1962. He met his
future bride Margie on a blind date in 1958. Shortly after graduation they were
married in Baytown, TX on February 2, 1963. He and Margie then moved to Las
Vegas, NV for his first job at Titanium Metal Corporation. Sam and Margie came
back to Texas in 1964 where he worked as a Division Manager for Gifford Hill,
overseeing the daily operations of all the ready-mix plants in the Dallas/Fort
Worth area. On July 4, 1968 Sam, Margie, and their two young daughters moved to
Livingston, TX. where he worked briefly for Earnest
Reuter at Reuter’s Building Materials before becoming part owner of Lakeway
Building Materials. He worked in the tax office for Livingston Independent
School District and served as their business manager for 10 years.
In his life, Sam worked in many different capacities, but the job
he loved the most was his time with the City of Livingston, first as the
Assistant City Manager 1984-1986 and then as City Manager from 1986 until his
retirement in 2005. During his tenure with the city, he was instrumental in the
development of Pedigo Park, successfully writing and obtaining a grant to
construct the soccer and baseball fields and the picnic area by the lake. He
directed the construction of the new Municipal Complex and Police Station which
opened in 1998. He oversaw the construction and upgrading of the Mathews Street
Park swimming pool, jogging trail, covered picnic pavilion, and playground
equipment. While he was at the helm of the city the VF Factory Outlet Mall
opened as well as the TDCJ 2250-bed maximum security facility. He oversaw numerous
city infrastructure, airport, and recreational projects. One of his proudest
accomplishments was the hiring of the city’s first Parks and Recreation
Superintendent. In 2005 Livingston received the Main Street City designation
from the Texas Historical Commission.
Sam was a very active member of the Livingston community. He had
been a member of the Livingston Lions Club since 1968, serving as President
from 1979-1980; zone chairman from 1990-1992, treasurer at various times and
had 46 years of perfect attendance. He was a member of the Polk County
Industrial and Economic Development Board, the Texas City Management
Association, the Texas Public Power Association, the Sam Rayburn Municipal
Power Agency, and the Small Cities Advisory Council of the Texas Municipal
League. He was the past president of Livingston Team City, in association with
Entergy economic development group. He served on numerous committees at First
United Methodist Church, was the past treasurer of the Polk County Mission, and
was the secretary/treasurer for the Walding Hunting Club. He was an ex-officio
member of the Livingston/Polk County Chamber of Commerce. He was the past
president and tournament chair for the Livingston Men’s Golf Association. He
and Margie were also members of the Grasshoppers Golfing Group.
Sam was preceded in death by his parents John Samuel Gordon and
Carrie Jergins Gordon, sister and brother-in-law Wanda Gordon Brashear and
Wesley Brashear, sister Bonnie Gordon Mathison, and
brother Danny M. Gordon.
He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Margie Weeks Gordon, daughter Whitney Gordon Blankenship and husband Loyd Blankenship, daughter Samantha Gordon Rine and husband
Doug Rine, granddaughter Holland Elizabeth Rine, grandson Grayson Douglas Rine,
sister Kathy Paschal and husband Joe Paschal,
sister-in-law Betsy Gordon, and a host of nieces and nephews.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2015, Livingston, Polk
Co., TX, Obituary
http://www.pacestancil.com/?pagetype=obitlink&obit_id=1690399
Myrta Nolin Fox, 74, of Livingston, Texas passed away Friday,
October 30, 2015, at The Bradford in Livingston. Myrta was born August 25, 1941
in Seadrift, Texas to parents; John E. and Della P. Wallis Bowen.
Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, November 4,
2015, at the Pace-Stancil Funeral Home Chapel with burial following at Oak
Bluff Memorial Park in Port Neches, Texas.
A former resident of Cleveland, she attended Edinburg High School,
studied child development at San Jacinto Community College, and was a member of
the Church of Christ. She also enjoyed gardening, watching birds and squirrels.
Mrs. Fox was preceded in death by her parents, husband of 36 years
and father of her children: Ernest Nolin, son: Michael Nolin,
great-grand-daughter: Tristan Polk, brothers: Ivan and Clark Bowen and sister:
Lorraine Woodin.
She is survived by her husband of six years: Earl Fox of
Livingston, daughters: Lynda Crochet and husband Ricky of Port Neches and Susan
Scheel and husband Mike of Watauga, sons: Mark Nolin of Cleveland and Steve
Nolin of Houston, brothers: Jimbo, Jack, and Floyd Bowen, sisters: Juanita Brittain and Tenny Blankenship,
five grandchildren, five great-grandchildren, numerous nieces, nephews, other
relatives, and friends.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2015, Livingston, Polk
Co., TX, Obituary
www.meaningfulfunerals.net/home/index.cfm?action=public:obituaries.view&o_id=3538860&fh_id=14731
Funeral services for David Leroy Gaston, 52, of Livingston, Texas,
will be held Wednesday, December 30, 2015 at 10:00 a.m. in the Cochran Funeral
Home in Livingston, Texas with Bro. James Frazier officiating. Interment will
follow in the Camp Ruby Cemetery in Livingston, Texas. Pallbearers: Kelly
Klodzinski, Ricky Calvet, Danny Schultea, Darrell Kerr. Honorary Pallbearers:
Gavin Norman, Jaime Jaso.
Mr. Gaston was born in Corpus Christi, Texas on October 4, 1963, to
parents, Leroy Gaston and Janet (Blankenship) Gaston, and passed away on December 24, 2015 in Livingston, Texas.
He is survived by his wife, Maria Gaston of Livingston, Texas; son,
Billy Wilson of Chicago, Illinois; daughter, Skyler Norman and fiancé, Jaime
Jaso of Houston, Texas; grandson, Gavin Norman of Houston, Texas; parents,
Leroy and Janet Gaston; sister and brother-in-law, Dana and Danny Schultea of
College Station, Texas; nieces, Kathryn Yarbrough, Natalie Yarbrough, Mia
Schultea, and Natalie Schultea all of College Station, Texas; along with
numerous aunts, cousins, other relatives and friends.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Potter
+2014, Amarillo, Potter Co., TX, Obituary
Amarillo Globe-News (TX) - January 10, 2014
Annie P. Blankenship,
96, died Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2014.
Memorial services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday in Washington Avenue
Christian Church with the Rev. Jim Shelburne officiating. Private burial will be
in Memorial Park Cemetery. Arrangements are by Schooler Funeral Home, 4100 S.
Georgia St.
Annie was born June 9, 1917, in Sabinal to G.W. Pruitt and Pearl
Lambert Pruitt. She was valedictorian of her high school class. Annie married Gearon Blankenship and together they shared 50 wonderful years. She worked in an
airplane factory during World War II and also worked as a wedding gown
seamstress for Neiman Marcus. Following that, she was a faithful homemaker to
her husband and children. Annie has been described as a sassy Texas woman who
was full of grace. She had a tremendous love for her family, friends and
church, and especially her grandkids, who called her Doe Doe. She was special
to them and taught them how to laugh, love and share the same grace she did.
She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband and her
siblings.
Survivors include two sons,
Arley Blankenship and wife Rickey of Wimberly and Rick Blankenship and wife Lisa of Amarillo; three grandchildren, Collin Blankenship , Maggie Schade and husband Isaac and Lillie Blankenship ; and her special friends, Pat and Don
Painter.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2014, Amarillo, Potter
Co., TX, Obituary
Charles Ray Blankenship: February 24, 1934 - October 29, 2014
Graveside Service will be at 2:00 p.m. Friday, October 31, 2014
with Pastor Jerry Davey officiating. Arrangements by Memorial
Park Funeral Home. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery
Charles enjoyed whittling, gardening, and traveling. He loved
listening to Country music and watching western movies. He will be dearly
missed by all who knew and loved him.
He was in death by: parents; 2 sisters; 2 brothers
He is survived by his wife
Marrianna Blankenship; daughter
Pamela Cassidy and husband Monty; 2 sons; Don Blankenship and wife Vicki; Michael
Blankenship and wife Harmony. 5 grandchildren; 3 great-grandchildren.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Texas, Birth Index; https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:V86S-LT4
Pamela Ann Blankenship – b.17Nov1954, Deaf Smith, TX – D/o Charles Ray
Blankenship & Marianna Garrett
Texas, Birth Index; https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:VDH9-CY1
Donald Ray
Blankenship – b.06Oct1955, Deaf
Smith, TX – S/o Charles Ray Blankenship & Marianna Garrett
Texas, Birth Index; https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:V8N7-4NV
Michael Gene
Blankenship – b.30Apr1960, Donley, TX – S/o Charles Ray
Blankenship & Marianna Garrett
2015, Amarillo, Potter Co., TX, Obituary
Johnny L. Montes: December 27, 1936 - March 30, 2015
Johnny was born on December 27, 1936 in Nacogdoches, Texas. He
served his country in the United States Army where he also went to dental lab
school. Upon his honorable discharge from the Army, Johnny owned and operated
Palo Duro Dental Lab in Amarillo for more than 40 years. Johnny loved playing
guitar, cooking, gardening and taking care of animals. He also liked to tell
stories and laugh with family and friends at the "North 40." He was a
man who never met a stranger but his highest priority and greatest joy was
being a father and grandfather to his family. He will be greatly missed by all
who knew and loved him.
He was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers, Claude
and Clyde Montes.
Johnny is survived by his wife, Pam Montes; his children: Linda Joy and husband James
of Denton, Texas; Nancy Vachon and husband Tim of Garden Ridge, Texas; Perry
Montes and wife Jackye of Amarillo, Texas; Kelly Montes and husband Miles Blankenship of Amarillo, Texas; Grandchildren: Chris Vachon and wife Becca of
Cibolo, Texas; Stephanie Pendino and husband Patrick of Chesapeake Bay,
Virginia; Elizabeth Bonjour of Amarillo, Texas; Ashley Stidham and husband Cord
of Silverton, Texas; Kayla Fuller and husband T.J. of Amarillo, Texas and
Heather Montes of Amarillo, Texas; also by his great-grandchildren Alexis
Vachon, Nathan Pendino, Logan Pendino, Tyler Vachon and Remington Stidham.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2015, Amarillo, Potter Co., TX, Obituary
Amarillo Globe-News (TX) - September 23, 2015
Mary Lou Langston Blankinship Bledsoe, 68, of Amarillo died Friday, Sept. 18, 2015. Mary Lou was
born May 13, 1947, in Amarillo to James H. and Mary Louise Langston.
Memorial services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday in Rector Funeral Home
with Gil Hiltbrunner of Shiloh Fellowship officiating. Arrangements are by
Rector Funeral Home, 2800 S. Osage St.
She lived and worked in Amarillo all her life. Mary Lou was a true
Texan at heart. Her family was her pride and joy. The love for her children and
grandchildren was unmeasurable. Mary Lou had a love for all kinds of music and
had a song for everyone she knew. She also enjoyed butterflies, bunnies and
balloons.
She was preceded in death by her parents and two brothers, James H.
Langston Jr. and Wayne Mitchell.
Survivors include three sons,
Dwayne and wife Sandra, Darrell and wife Mickie and Doug and wife
Stephanie; a step son, Buster Bledsoe; a step daughter, Lindsey Sullivan; a sister-in-law,
Dawn Mitchell; a brother, Richard Meyers; three half sisters, Roberta, Rebecca
and Linda; two half brothers, Pat and Willie; all of her grandchildren and
great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2015, Amarillo, Potter
Co., TX, Obituary
Amarillo Globe-News, Nov. 24, 2015
Georgia Elizabeth Blankenship Lowrance, 91, of Amarillo died Sunday, Nov. 22, 2015. She was born
Feb. 28, 1924, in Cooper to Loyd and Mattie Blankenship.
Inurnment services will be at 4 p.m. Wednesday in St. Andrew's
Episcopal Church Columbarium with the Rev. Jo Roberts Craig officiating.
Georgia graduated from Amarillo High School in 1941. Georgia
married Aubrey Allen Lowrance on May 12, 1943, in Amarillo. He preceded her in
death.
Survivors include two sons, Barry Lowrance of Amarillo and Brent
Lowrance of Jackson, Wis.; seven grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; two
great-great-grandchildren; and beloved sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces
and nephews.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Red River
2014, Clarksville, Red River Co., TX, Obituary
The Paris News, (TX) Date: October 12, 2014
Jean Goodwin, age 77 of Clarksville, passed away Thursday, Oct. 9,
2014, at her residence. Mrs. Goodwin was born Nov. 29, 1936, in Red River
County to Claude and Eva Dorer Phelps.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Billy
Goodwin; her grandson, Jeremy Dwayne Gaddis; her sisters, Louise Hodgson and
Mary McPeak; and her brother, W. A. "Bunkem" Phelps.
Funeral services are scheduled for 2 p.m. today in Lindeman Chapel
of Clarksville Funeral Home with the Rev. Wilson Weed officiating. Burial will
follow in Madras Cemetery under the direction of Clarksville Funeral Home.
Pallbearers are Bubba Durant, Eddie Stiles, Jayden Goodwin, Bob Morton, Chad
Goodwin and Jody Runyan. Honorary
pallbearers are Bill Skinner, Harrell Totty, Wayne Hines, Wendle Jones, John Blankenship and Austin Gaddis.
Survivors include her children; Brenda Gaddis of Clarksville,
Barbara Totty and husband, Harrell of DeKalb, Johnny Goodwin and wife, Julie of
Murchison, and Jeff Goodwin of Clarksville; her grandchildren, Steven Gaddis
and wife Salena, Billy Gaddis, Lee Goodwin, Lacy Goodwin, Justin Totty and
wife, Sandy, Dana Eubanks and husband, Troy; her great-grandchildren, Austin
Gaddis, Bobby Gaddis, Jayden Goodwin, Madison Gaddis, Billy Tutt, Bryan
Eubanks, Reagan Eubanks, Easton Totty and Jacob and Rylee; and her sisters, Juanita Blankinship and Faye Scott.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Rusk
+2015, Henderson, Rusk Co., TX, Obituary
The Pittsburg Gazette, (TX) Date: February 19, 2015
Christine Frances Barton Cook passed on to be with the Lord after a
brief illness at East Texas Medical Center Tyler,
[Smith Co., TX] on Feb. 10. She was born Aug. 29, 1922
making her 92 years blessed with life. Her birthplace was the Ebenezer
Community in Pittsburg.
Funeral arrangements were set with Erman Smith Funeral Home in
Pittsburg. Graveside services were held Saturday, Feb. 14, at 1 p.m. to honor
her memory with love. Officiating was Bro. Doyle Rust. Pallbearers were Kevin
Baker, Larry Black, Johnny Kruger, Bubba Overstreet, John Overstreet, Perry
Overstreet; honorary pallbearer was James Overstreet.
For years she worked as a seamstress at Mike Benet Formals, then
sold used cars at her C & F Used Car Lot, after that she raised chickens
for Pilgrim's and enjoyed the farm life with cattle. The First Baptist Church
of Pittsburg was her home church, and she often attended services at the Leesburg
Baptist Church when her health condition changed. She was also a former member
of Bethel Baptist Church. Quilting was one of her favorite things along with
making crochet doilies.
Since December 2011 she lived near her son-in-law and daughter at
Autumn Leaves Nursing and Rehab in Henderson. Many friends have been made as a
resident there and in the community. For several years she played her guitar
with the Silver Threads and traveled to nursing homes to perform. Her volunteer
work as a Pink Lady at the Pittsburg hospital allowed her to have many pendants
for years of service to others. Her love for old fashion gospel music would
find her in attendance at the music singing gatherings at the nursing home. Her
love of flowers and potted plants kept her window sill full at all times in her
room.
She was preceded in death by husbands Ethan Brewer, D. H. Barton,
A. G. Lacy, and Floyd Cook; her parents W. H. and Mattie Young; brother Billy
Joe Young, brother William Young and wife Mary John, brother Herman Young and
wife Melba, sister Ethel Blankenship and husband
Elmer, along with step son James Curtis (Bud)
Barton and wife Dorothy, step-daughter Aletha (Jack) Fleming, step-daughter
Edith Marie (Tine) Overstreet and husband Jack, step daughter Edna Faye (Ted)
Minshew and husband Howard, and step daughter-in-law Marie Barton.
She is survived by a daughter Katielee Barton Burks and husband
James Paul of Henderson, step son Raymond Barton and wife Marlene of
Bakersfield, Calif., a sister-in-law Estella Young of Pittsburg, treated like a
daughter Betty Jean McCaw of Como, also several dear friends that referred to
her as mama, numerous step grandchildren, step great grandchildren, step great
great and a few great great great grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
SSDI: Blankenship,
Ethel, 75, 18Jan1927 - 13Nov2002, Pittsburg, Camp, TX, AR-429-36-9975
SSDI: Blankenship,
Elmer, 63, 04Jul1916 - ??Feb1980, Pittsburg, Camp, TX, TN-415-38-7415
Smith
+2015, Tyler, Smith Co.,
TX, Death
Published
online on July 7, 2015 courtesy of Jackson's Burks-Walker-Tippit.
James Mitchell Blankenship, Obituary Pending
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2015, Tyler, Smith Co.,
TX, Death
http://www.burkswalkertippit.com/memsol.cgi?user_id=1623134
James Mitchell Blankenship; December 11, 1946 - July 6, 2015
Services for James Mitchell Blankenship, 68, of Chapel Hill area, will be 10:00
a.m. Saturday, July 11, 2015 at Sharon Baptist Church with Rev. Erik Switzer
and Rev. Walter Jones officiating. A private family burial will follow in
Williams Cemetery, Pallbearers will be Roburt
Fountain, Danual Fountain, Matt Fountain, Nick Moran, Caleb Bragg and Mike
Fountain.
James was born December 11, 1946 in Havre
de Grace, Maryland to the late Ralph and Hattie Lee Pate Blankenship and passed away
on July 6, 2015 in Tyler. He worked for CB&I for
many years and was a member of Sharon Baptist Church.
James is preceded in death by two brothers,
Harley and Thomas Blankenship.
He is survived by his wife, of 35
years, Lynn Blankenship; two daughters, Emily Lois McGilvra and Jessica Laura Vincent Mitchell
and husband; a sister, Linda Kenner; sisters and brothers
in-laws, Cindy and Jim Drake and James and Noelle Thompson; three grandchildren, Ryan Lee,
Dixie Ann and Mikhail Alistar; three nephews; two nieces; Father-in-Law Ector
Thompson and many other loving relatives.
+2015, Tyler, Smith Co., TX, Obituary
Published in Tyler Morning Telegraph on Dec.
8, 2015
Services for Tanner Michael Douglas, 16, of Tyler, will be held on
Wednesday, December 9, 2015 at 2:00 PM at Green Acres Baptist Church Chapel
with Minister Jeremy Jones and church elder Ryan Lehtinen officiating. Burial
will follow at Whitehouse Cemetery in Whitehouse under the direction of Stewart
Family Funeral Home. Pallbearers will be Javin Garret, Kendarris Barrett,
Canyon Holmes, Payton Hunt, Vick Smith, Kaden Jernigan, Christian Jernigan,
Da'Quan Anderson, Austin Goins, Steven Stratton, Michael Hill, John Hill,
Stephen Hill, Trent Romano, Christin Romano, Ray Douglas, Bryce Hayes(godfather), Brandon Hayes, and Grayson Hayes. Honorary
pallbearers will be Michael Downs, Vick Potocazck, David Sanders and Jose
"Chema" Soliz.
Tan-man gained his wings on December 3, 2015 in Webb County while
enjoying a hunting trip with his father. Previous to his passing, he spent time
with his close family. His life was filled with love, laughter and joy. Tanner
was a freshman at Whitehouse High School, previously attending Nacogdoches ISD
until 2011.
Tanner was preceded in death by his grandfather Richard Warren
Stevens; great-grandparents Calvin and Patsy
Blankenship, Gene D. Stewart
Sr. and Maxine and Bob Stevens, Louis B. Monk, Sharon K. Patrick and cousin
Mark Edward Stratton, Jr.
He is survived by his loving family including his mother and step
father, Heather and Michael Ogg; father and step mother Todd and Shawntell
Douglas; along with his brothers, Zachary Reed and Tripp Ogg; sister and
brother-in-law Meagan and Vic Potocazck; honorary sister/aunt Amanda Spann
(godmother); grandparents Vinita Spann, Beverly Collins, Skip and Sherri
Douglas, Bobbie and Mike Ogg, Trichelle and John Cummings and Mike Goins; along
with great-grandparents, numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, nephews and
friends.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Tarrant
2015, Arlington, Tarrant Co., TX, Obituary
Published in Star-Telegram on Jan. 8, 2015
Barbara Jeanne Butler Hibbard, 91, passed away Monday, Jan. 5,
2015, in Arlington.
Funeral: 11 a.m. Saturday at Grace Lutheran Church, 210 W. Park Row
Drive, Arlington, where Barbara was a member. Interment: Parkdale Cemetery, 701
S. Mary St., Arlington.
Barbara was born Sept. 4, 1923, in Rolla, Kan., to Lester H. Butler
and Flossie C. Taylor Butler.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her loving husband, Fred
Hibbard; her son, Kurt Albert Schmale; and her brother, David Sterling Butler.
After growing up in Dodge City, Kan., Barbara and Fred moved to
Arlington in 1961. For 26 years, she worked as a departmental secretary for
engineering at the University of Texas at Arlington, including working directly
for the department head. After retirement in 1988, she stayed active with the
UTA Retirees Club, serving as president in 2000. Her numerous passions included
playing party bridge for more than 60 years, gardening, the Women's Investment
Club and environmental causes. She was ahead of her time with her dedication to
organic gardening, animals and the environment, even helping reinstate the
Arlington Conservation Council. While there, she and the group established the
Wildscape Gardens in Veterans Park and a tree ordinance. She leaves her family
a legacy of compassion for others and our world, and countless treasured
memories of her love for us.
Survivors: Her brothers, Noble Lynch Butler (wife Maren Miller) and
Gordon Douglas Butler (wife Eula); sons, Gordon Hibbard (wife Sharon) and
Stephen Hibbard; granddaughters,
Stephanie Schmidt (husband Jim), Casey Hibbard (husband Scott), Lauren Blankenship (husband
Todd) and Sarah Hibbard; and
great-grandchildren, Rachel Schmidt, Katelyn Schmidt, James Connor Schmidt and
Tarn Walnum.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2015, Arlington, Tarrant
Co., TX, Funeral
Published in Star-Telegram on Apr. 15, 2015
Alvin Blankenship Jr. crossed from time to eternity Saturday, April 11, 2015.
Celebration of life: 11 a.m. Friday at Mount Olive Baptist Church,
301 W. Sanford, Arlington. Interment: private.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2015, Arlington, Tarrant
Co., TX, Obituary
Published in Star-Telegram on July 19, 2015
Nina White Blankenship passed away at the age of 82 on Sunday, July 12, 2015, in
Arlington. She was born Nina Lea White to Lauren and Athalea White on Feb. 25,
1933, in Las Cruces, NM.
Memorial service: Will be scheduled at a later date.
At the age of 2, her family moved to the small Central Texas town
of Bynum, where she grew up, attended school and played her favorite sport,
basketball. After graduation Nina attended Baylor University. She later moved
to Fort Worth, married and raised two sons. She was employed by the Bank of
Commerce in Fort Worth for many years. Nina was a Christian and will be
remembered as a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and sister.
She was preceded in death by her parents; two sons, Larry Gale Rogers and John Michael Blankenship; and brother, Bill White.
Survivors: Son, Garry Dale Rogers and wife, Desiree; grandchildren, Simone Hasie, Jeremy
Rogers, Jason Rogers and Chelsea
Blankenship;
great-grandchildren, Cody and Taylor Barnhill; and sister, Sue Dossey.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2015, Benbrook, Tarrant Co., TX, Obituary
Marie Clark Blankenship, beloved mother, sister, aunt and "Granny," peacefully
stepped into the arms of Jesus on Saturday, July 4, 2015. Marie was born in
Panola County on June 27, 1925.
Service: There will be a private graveside service for family.
She was educated in the Marshall school
system and graduated from high school in 1942. Marie's life work was in the
banking field where she touched many lives and enjoyed many avenues of the
banking world.
Marie met her husband, Cecil Blankenship, in Dallas and they were married on Sept.
16, 1944. She handled her role as wife, mother, mother-in-law, grandmother and
great-grandmother with honor, strength and love. Together they enjoyed watching
sports on TV and were avid golf fans.
Marie was an inspiring person in all our lives and will be greatly
missed, but we are comforted by the knowledge that she is clothed in a new
heavenly body and she and Cecil are together again.
She will be laid to rest next to her beloved husband Cecil of 66
years who preceded her in death on Sept. 15, 2010, and waits for her with open
arms to be reunited together forever with their heavenly Father. We can let her
go much easier since we know they are happily together once again, which was
her greatest wish.
Survivors: Marie is survived by her son, William and his wife, Nancy; grandson, Brian
Blankenship and his wife,
Kellie; granddaughter, Amy Williams and her husband, Chris; great grandchildren, Zachary and Natalie Blankenship, and Emma and Avery Williams; sisters,
Olive Lee Clark Stephens and Jaunita Clark Nowlin; brother, Charles Clark; many
nieces and nephews; and other extended family members, all of whom she dearly
loved.
Winscott Road Funeral Home Benbrook, 817-249-1177
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2014, Keller, Tarrant Co., TX, Obituary
Published in The Oklahoman on Apr. 20, 2014
John F. West, February 7, 1925 - April 2,
2014, Keller, TX.
John F. West, also known as "Johnny, Dude, & Poppy
John" left this earth on April 2, 2014, to move to his heavenly home,
where he will join family & friends who have gone before him.
Celebration of Life Saturday, April 26, at
12:30pm at Floral Haven Funeral Chapel, Broken Arrow, Okla.
John West was born February 7, 1925, in Windom, Texas. He moved to
Oklahoma when he was adopted by his Uncle Jim. After graduating from Central
High School, (Oklahoma City) in 1943, he served in the Army Air Corps during
WWII and The Korean War. He later attended The University of Oklahoma, where he
received a degree in geology. He had a long career in the Oil and Gas Industry,
and retired from Dyco Petroleum at 65.
He was preceded in death by his wife of 66 years, Betty Dell
Stevens-West, and his son, Bradley James.
John leaves behind his daughter, Kathy Jo Lucarelli, husband Scott;
his granddaughters, Molly Cline, husband Jeff, Shandra West, and Gabriella
Lucarelli; great-granddaughters, Jaycee and Gracyn Cline; and niece, Elizabeth Blankenship, husband Jim. He will be greatly missed by all.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2014,
Fort Worth, Tarrant Co., TX, Obituary
Published in Star-Telegram on May 13, 2014
Rose Marie "Rosie" Huston, 76, a beloved wife, mother,
grandmother and great-grandmother, passed away Friday, May 9, 2014.
Funeral: 1:30 p.m. Saturday, May 17, in
Greenwood Chapel. Interment: Tolar Cemetery.
Rosie was born Jan. 30, 1938, to Jeff and Rosalie Stevenson.
She was preceded in death by her son, Michael Earl Huston; parents,
Jeff and Rosalie Stevenson; and brother, Bobbie Stevenson.
Survivors: Husband, T. A. Huston, Jr.; daughter, Melinda Robertson
and husband, Johnny; grandchildren, Elaunda Rickabaugh and husband, Joey, Kim
Swaim and husband, Josh, Jeff Robertson and wife, Jo Anna; great-grandchildren,
Rylee Rickabaugh, J. W. Rickabaugh, Cooper Swaim, Trevor Swaim, Henry
Robertson; son, Mark Huston and Renee; grandchildren, Rusty Thomas, Leeah
Huston, Dusti Huston, Travis Huston, Katelyn Brothers; great-grandson, Zaylen
Blankenship; brother, Johnny
Stevenson; and sisters, Anita Moore, Wanda Gilbreath and Mary Staula.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2014, Fort Worth, Tarrant
Co., TX, Obituary
Published in Star-Telegram on June 26, 2014
Houston Story, 86, loving husband, father, grandfather,
great-grandfather and friend, died on Tuesday, June 24, 2014.
Graveside service: 11 a.m. Friday in Laurel Land Memorial Park.
Houston was born in Argyle on July 16, 1927, to Yancey and Litsey
Story and was raised in Borger.
Houston served in the Army during World War II. He had been a
faithful member of Pleasantview Baptist Church since 1956. Houston was
dedicated to his God, family and country, and will be missed by all who knew
him.
Houston was preceded in death by his wife of 62 years, Margie Hume
Story; brother, Carlos Story; and sister, Mary Gambell.
Survivors: Son and daughter-in-law, James and Lisa; son, Darrell; daughter and son-in-law, Marsha Christine and Buddy Blankenship;
daughter, Elaine Hawkins; grandchildren, Brandon Howard, Kristan Welton and
husband, Jason, and Elizabeth Story; sisters, Sarah Hudson and Alice
Pennington; and numerous great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2014, Fort Worth, Tarrant Co., TX, Obituary
Published in Star-Telegram on Aug. 13, 2014
Finis Smith Blankenship passed away Saturday, Aug. 9, 2014.
Funeral: 2 p.m. Friday at Lighthouse Church.
Finis was a retired plumber. He served in the U.S. Marine Corps and
graduated from Sam Houston State University. Finis loved to dance; a favorite
place was the Stagecoach in Fort Worth.
Survivors: His wife and longtime companion, Gloria Brinkley; daughter, Sondra Grimes and husband, Mike, of Azle; sons, Billy Blankenship and wife, Becky, Tommy Blankenship, all of Fort Worth, and Kevin Powell of
San Antonio; nine grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; and brothers, Raymond and Jimmy
Blankenship.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2015, Fort Worth, Tarrant Co., TX, Obituary
Published in Star-Telegram on Mar. 18, 2015
John Michael Blankenship, 53, passed away Sunday, March 15, 2015. A native of Fort Worth,
John was born Jan. 15, 1962, to J. D. and Nina White Blankenship.
Memorial service: 2 p.m. Thursday, Oak Knoll Baptist Church, 2001
Higgins Lane, Haltom City.
He was a graduate of the University of Texas at Arlington.
Survivors: His daughter,
Chelsea Blankenship; father,
J. D. Blankenship; mother,
Nina Blankenship; and brother, Gary Rogers.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2015, Fort Worth, Tarrant Co., TX, Obituary
Published in Star-Telegram on July 19, 2015
Dorothy Faye Kerbow Barker passed away on Friday, July 17, 2015, at
the age of 85 in Fort Worth. Dorothy was born Dec. 3, 1929, in Brownwood to Ila
Virgil Grimes Kerbow and Robert Owen Kerbow, who both preceded her in death.
She was married to Bobby Lloyd Barker in September 1945. Bobby also
preceded her in death on Feb. 12, 1980.
Dorothy lived in Texas her entire life. She loved God and was a
lifelong member of Ridglea West/ Agape Baptist church. She dedicated her life
to caring for her family.
Survivors: Dorothy is survived by her son, Dwain Barker and his
wife, Sandy Barker, of Arlington, and her daughter, Carol Barker Mendez of Fort
Worth. She is also survived by her grandchildren and great-grandchildren,
Monica Mendez Ripley and husband, Kevin, and their children, Megan and Katie,
of Frisco, Michael Mendez and wife, Amanda, of Fort Worth, Anna Shaw Cotton and
husband, Luke, and their daughter, Mia, of Fort Worth, Mandy Shaw Blankenship and husband, Chad, of Fort Worth and Bobby Barker of Arlington. She is also survived
by her siblings, Clydine Roberts and Juanita Anderson, both of North Richland
Hills, Ovella Thompson of Garland and Robert Kerbow and wife, Joyce, of Temple.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2015, Ft. Worth, Tarrant Co., TX, Obituary
Published in Midland Reporter-Telegram on
Sept. 29, 2015 -
Nancy de Loache Blankenship Crawford passed away on Friday, September 25, 2015 in Ft. Worth,
Texas.
Funeral services will be held at St. Nicholas Episcopal Church on
Saturday, October 3, 2015 at 3:00 p.m. Interment will follow at Resthaven
Memorial Park.
She is survived by two children,
Larry Blankenship and Cathy Cooper.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Taylor
2014, Abilene, Taylor Co., TX Obituary
Published in Abilene Reporter-News on Jan.
31, 2014
Marcus Anderson, Abilene, TX
Surrounded by his sweetheart, three children, and some of his
grandchildren, J. Marcus Anderson went to his heavenly home at 8 p.m., Tuesday,
January 28, 2014. He joined his parents, brother, and his grandson Andy. He
loved his Lord, his family, and laughing. He was a wise cracking practical
joker. Nothing was better than hearing his big open mouthed belly laugh. Marcus
was born September 19, 1931 in Dallas, Texas to Milton Conard Anderson and
Agnes Louise (Runnels) Anderson.
He had three younger brothers, Buddy Anderson (deceased) John
Anderson and Ray Anderson.
Marcus graduated from Cozier Tech High School, Dallas, Texas in
1949. He served in the U. S. Navy during the Korean War from 1951-1953.
Two months after leaving the Navy he married his sweetheart Glyndon
McElreath on December 10, 1953. They were married at Vickery Baptist Church in
Dallas, Texas. They were married 60 years. Marcus and Glyndon had three
children, Connie Lynn Vara, Chad Hunt Anderson, and Mauri Christen Blankenship.
Marcus worked as a traveling sales rep for Champion Spark Plugs
from 1959-1995. He won many top sales awards through the years due in part to
his firecracker personality and firecracker red hair. He never met a stranger.
I'm sure his wise cracks and laughter are still heard in auto parts stores all
over Texas.
Marcus knew his God and he and Glyndon raised their children to
know him also. He was a faithful member of Crescent Heights Baptist Church in
Abilene, Texas for over 30 years, Bacon Heights Baptist Church in Lubbock from
1991-1995, and Pioneer Drive Baptist Church in Abilene from 1995 to present.
That was his passion.
He was a delegate and alternate delegate to the Republican National
Conventions beginning in 1968 thru 1992. One of his greatest honors was to be a
delegate from the great state of Texas that nominated Ronald Reagan for
president in 1984. He worked to start Republican primaries in Texas counties
that had never held them before. He was selected by Governor Bill Clements to
serve on the Republican Executive Committee, he was
Senatorial District 24 Committeeman. He served his country through politics.
Marcus's son Chad said it best. "When you try to think about or find out
about all of his accomplishments and areas of service, you can't. He didn't
look for credit in anything he did. He did it because it was right." He
always stood up for what he believed. His children rode to school in vehicles
with political bill boards mounted on the roof, and sometimes found political
bumper stickers on their school book covers.
He loved his grandchildren and great grandchildren and they loved
him.
Marcus is survived by his wife, Glyndon ( McElreath) Anderson of
Caldwell; children, Connie Vara and
husband Joe, of Chappell Hill, Texas, Chad Hunt and wife Cynthia, of Burleson,
Texas, Mauri Blakenship and husband
Nick of Caldwell, Texas; brothers and
sisters-in-law, John and Mavis Anderson, of Plano, Texas, Ray and Sarah
Anderson, of Tyler, Texas; brother-in-law, Mike McElreath and Diane,
sister-in-law, Lisa Harper, grandchildren,
Hayley Powell, Adam and Chelsie Blankenship,
Shanna and Mark Holloway, Abby Anderson, Machelle Corley, Brandy Blankenship; great grandchildren, Zane Mouser, Megan
Garza, Cullen Garza, Rachel Holloway, Clara Holloway, Chelsea Corley, Paslea
Corley; and numerous nieces , nephews and other relatives.
A Memorial Service will be at 1:00 p.m. at First Baptist Church.
Interment will be at 11:00 a.m. at the Masonic Cemetery Pavilion. A reception
for friends and family will be at noon at the First Baptist Church fellowship
hall. Pallbearers will be Adam Blankenship, David Sebesta, Mark Holloway, Joe Vara, Nick Blankenship, and Randy Anderson.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2015, Abilene, Taylor Co., TX, Obituary
Abilene Reporter-News (TX) Date: May 21, 2015
Stella Mae Blankenship Chalmers, 97, of Abilene, Texas, passed away on Monday, May 18, 2015.
Stella was born at home on October 1, 1917 in Courtney, Oklahoma, to Frank and Zella
Blankenship.
After graduating on May 7, 1936 from Courtney High School, she
attended Weedn Training School for Nurses in Duncan, Oklahoma, from which she
graduated on September 14, 1940. Prior to WWII, she met John H. Chalmers, Sr.,
while he was visiting his brother in the hospital in Gainesville, Texas where
she was a nurse. After the war, they married in San Angelo, Texas on August 4,
1943. They had five children.
Stella was raised in a rural Oklahoma farming area along with her
three, now deceased, siblings, two sisters and a brother. She practiced nursing
in the Texas Rio Grand Valley, Gainesville, Texas, and Monroe, Louisiana.
Stella and her husband ultimately settled in Abilene where she lived for the
remainder of her life, 63 years. She was a member of First United Methodist
Church. Some of her interests included sewing, knitting, growing African
violets, walking, gardening, playing cards and dominoes. Stella enjoyed
learning and impressed upon her children the value of education.
Stella is survived by her five children: John H. Chalmers, Jr.,
M.D. and wife Marilyn of Abilene, Beverly Chalmers of Denver, Margaret Chalmers
of Austin, Richard Chalmers and wife Martha of Camden, Maine, and Martha Sue
Godsey and her husband Jon, of Potosi; grandchildren, Jennifer and Zachary
Chalmers, Cameron Morgan and Ellery Chalmers, Bo Kilpatrick, Ryan N. Smith, and
Jordan Godsey; and great-grandchildren, Cameron Haley, Rhys, and Beckett
Kilpatrick.
She was preceded in death by her husband John H. Chalmers, Sr.
Funeral services will be Saturday, May 23, 2015 at 1PM at
Elliott-Hamil Funeral Home, 5701 U.S. Hwy 277 with burial following in Elmwood
Memorial Park Cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2015, Abilene, Taylor
Co., TX, Obituary
Abilene Reporter-News (TX) Date: June 17, 2015
Kenneth Wayne Johnson, 80, passed away on Monday, June 15, 2015 at
his home in Abilene, TX.
Funeral services will be 10:00a.m., Friday, June 19, 2015 at
Elliott-Hamil Funeral Home Chapel of Memories with Donny Harbers, pastor of Wylie
Baptist Church officiating. Burial will follow in Abilene Municipal Cemetery
Cedar Hill section.
Wayne worked in the oil field all his life and was manager of ANACO
Gas for 30 years. He was a man of integrity and honor. He loved his family and
friends. He was an avid golfer who started as a caddy at the Abilene Country
Club at an early age. He enjoyed hunting and fishing, especially with his son,
grandchildren, and brothers.
Wayne is preceded in death by his wife of 57 years, Billie
Blankenship Johnson; and
grandson, Clayton Dowlin Johnson. He was also preceded in death by his parents;
brothers, Hulen Johnson and Carl Johnson of Abilene; and sisters, Lois Price of
Abilene and Helen Harris of Dallas, GA.
He is survived by his daughters, Jenette and Annette Johnson; a
son, Mickey Johnson; grandson, Kenny Johnson all of Abilene; one brother, James
Wiley "Hooky" Johnson and wife, Linda of Buffalo Gap, TX; his sister,
Tommie Loree Rowland and husband, Jack of Kennesaw, GA; and many nieces, nephews,
and cousins.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2015, Abilene, Taylor
Co., TX, Obituary
Published in Abilene Reporter-News on July
16, 2015 - See more at:
Lucille Little Blankenship Gowin, 89, of Abilene, passed away on July 14, 2015 in San Angelo, [Tom
Green Co.,] Texas. Lucille
was born in Bradshaw Texas to Ruby and Emmett Lee Little on February 14, 1926.
Graveside services will be held Saturday, July 18th at 10:00 am in
Bradshaw Cemetery with Reverend Jack Stevens officiating.
She went to school at Bradshaw. She married Gerald
Jackson Blankenship in 1944.
She married Samuel C. Gowin in 1971. She graduated from Gail Business College
in Abilene Texas. She worked as Director of Sears Community Action Program for
5 years. She was also employed by K-mart.
Lucille is preceded in death by parents, Ruby Bagwell Little and
Emmett Lee Little; sisters, Imogene Thompson and Lois Woolsey; spouses, Jack Blankenship and Sam Gowin, cousin- J. B. Little and great grandson Cody Elder.
Lucille is survived by her children-Vicki Blankenship, Rocky Blankenship
and wife Indire Hajredini, Nancy
Blankenship Baxter, Ruby and Gary Wilson, Sandra
Blankenship, and Susan Blankenship, Brothers, Leroy Little and James Little; Grandchildren, Michele Campbell, John
and Jean Stanfield, Amanda and Thad Garlinghouse , Jason and Ashley Myers,
Randall and Kelle Wilson, Scott Wilson and Kaylee Blankenship
White; Great-Grandchildren- Chance Murphy, Joe Murphy, Cheyenne Bryant, Heather
Campbell, Max Wilson, Chloe Hansen. She treasured her cousin Melba Little, and niece Anita Evans.
Lucille was a wonderful mother, a great provider, and will be
missed by all.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2015, Buffalo Gap, Taylor Co., TX, Obituary
Abilene Reporter-News (TX) Date: January 11, 2015
Bobbie "BJ" Jean Morris passed away Monday, January 5,
2015, at her house in Buffalo Gap. BJ was born on February 12, 1956 to Woodrow
and Ollie Mae (Jones) Yeatman in El Paso.
A visitation and prayer service will be held from 1 to 3:00pm,
Sunday, January 11, 2015, at Fry~Smith Funeral Home, Tuscola; Rick DeFoore
officiating.
BJ lived in El Paso until the age of eight, and upon her parents deaths, she then moved to Southern Taylor County to
live with her sister Mary who raised there. BJ went to school in Buffalo Gap
then attended Jim Ned High School, during high school BJ was very active, she
was Miss High School, class president, varsity basketball, and on the cheer
squad. She is remembered by her classmates as being very kind, warm and caring.
She graduated from Jim Ned High School in 1974.
BJ worked in the hotel and restaurant management fields, managing
several area restaurants. She later became stay-at-home grandmother, taking
care of her grandchildren and enjoying time with husband. She married Floyd
Morris on November 19, 1984 in Tuscola. BJ and Floyd moved several times before
returning to her home town of Buffalo Gap. She was known for her huge heart and
opinions on various topics. BJ loved her family deeply and looked forward to
her children and grandchildren "just chilling" around the house. BJ's
warmth and ability to make friends continued and found a new avenue with the
computer. Thanks to social media, B J made friends around the world who's relationship she cherished, but most importantly she
was able to keep in touch with friends she grew up with.
She is survived by her husband Floyd Morris of Buffalo Gap; son Lee
Morris and fiance; Jachlyn Hayhurst of Dudley; daughters Machelle Corley of Abilene, Brandy Blankenship of Abilene, Allyshia Barrientes and
husband Bidal of Arlington; brothers Roy Yeatman of El Paso, Charlie Yeatman of
El Paso; sister Mae Dean Griggs and husband John of Tuscola; six grandchildren
and one great grandchild.
She was preceded in death by her parents, sister, Mary Albriton and
a brother Jessie Yeatman.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2015, Tuscola, Taylor
Co., TX, Obituary
Abilene Reporter-News (TX) Date: July 10, 2015
David Walter Papasan, 66, of Tuscola went to be with the Lord on
July 8, 2015. He was born on November 21, 1948, in Abilene to Coldon and Ona (Blankenship) Papasan.
Funeral services for David will be held at 10:30 am on Saturday,
July 11, 2015 at the Bluff Creek Cowboy Church, 3802 FM 2405, Winters, with
Marcy Grun officiating, directed by Fry~Smith Funeral Home, Tuscola. Burial
will be at Dewey Cemetery, Lawn.
David grew up in South Taylor County and was baptized at Lawn
Baptist Church. He graduated from Jim Ned High School in 1968. In his early
years, he worked several jobs, which included truck driving, oil field pipe
sales, and as a ranch hand. For the last 30 years, he worked for Taylor County
Precinct 4, and retired November 2014 as a road foreman for Commissioner Chuck
Statler.
David loved the country and all things western. He worked cattle as
a young man at the family homestead near Goldsboro and tended cattle for many
other ranches. His passion was competing in cook-offs for barbeque and chili,
and won many awards over the years. He cooked for several of the fundraising
events including Taylor County Lions Club fish fries, ECCA Fire Dept, Merkel
Fire Dept, Chili Super Bowl benefiting Ben Richey's Boys Ranch, and the Fire
and Ice Feast for south Taylor County fire departments.
Survivors include his spouse, of twenty one years, Bettie Barbieri
of Tuscola; daughter Shana Dilldine and husband Robert of Fort Worth; son David
Knickia Papasan and wife Tonya of Florence; daughter Callie Papasan of Abilene;
daughter Nicole Barbieri of Tuscola; son Garreth Hayes and wife Yolonda of
Austin; brother Bobie Papasan of Granbury; and a sister Patsy Fort of Dublin.
Eight grandchildren, David James (D.J.) Dismore, Brittany Dilldine, Jaidyn
Dilldine, Sage Dilldine, Mary Ciera Dilldine, Morgan Papasan, Myranda Papasan,
Levi Hayes, and many other relatives.
David is preceded in death by his parents George Coldon Papasan and Leona Blakenship Papasan, son David Shane Papasan (dec 1972), brother, Jimmy Dale Papasan,
sister Ruby Nell Richards, and granddaughter Makenzi Knicole Papasan.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Travis
2014, Austin, Travis Co.,
TX, Obituary
Published in Austin American-Statesman from
Mar. 27 to Mar. 29, 2014
Bertie Lee Belvin Thompson, 97, passed away March 25, 2014. She was
born in Burnet County near Bertram on November 20, 1916 to Benjamin Franklin
(Doc) Belvin and Mary Mills Belvin.
She grew up in the area and attended Nixon-Clay College in Austin.
She met Claude Wilbur Thompson and they became engaged to be married on
Christmas Day 1939. They eloped two days early and eventually made their home
in Austin. They were married 44 years and had two children, Lillie Mae and
Claude Wayne. She was primarily a homemaker and enjoyed crocheting and
gardening.
She is survived by her daughter Lillie Mae Thompson of Austin, sister Mary (Sugar) Blankenship of Floresville, three nephews and seven
nieces and their spouses, children and grandchildren.
She drifted off the sleep in the last days of winter and woke with
the bluebonnets in the first days of spring in her new life in her new home.
Funeral services will be conducted at two o'clock in the afternoon
on Saturday, the 29th of March 2014, in the Colonial Chapel of Cook-Walden
Funeral Home, 6100 North Lamar Boulevard, Austin, Texas. Interment will follow
in Cook-Walden Capital Parks Cemetery, Pflugerville, Texas. Pallbearers will be
her nephews and nephews-in-law. Honorary pallbearers will be Manuel Hipolito,
Mark Gershater, Leaton Clark, Tom Stephens, Lee Helms, Joey Cruz and Bennett
Brooke Sr.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2014, Austin, Travis Co., TX, Obituary
http://www.sharpfuneralhomes.com/obituary/Rita-Marie-BLANKINSHIP/Swartz-Creek-MI/1401623
Rita Maria Blankinship, Age 79, of Austin, TX formerly of Swartz Creek, died Tuesday,
July 15, 2014.
Graveside services will be held 10:00 AM Saturday, July 19, 2014 at
Sunset Hills Cemetery, G4413 Flushing Road, Flint.
Rita was born May 8, 1935 in Germany the daughter of Herman and
Anna (Winter) Blumoer.
She married Kenneth Lee Blankinship August 24, 1957 in Germany and he preceded
her in death December 2, 1993. She retired from AC Spark Plug after 29 years of
service.
Surviving are: 2 children, Annette Caslmon of Davison and Michael and wife April Blankinship of Austin, TX; 2 grandchildren, Brendon and Megan Blankinship
of Austin, TX; close family friends, Richard and Jennifer Mulherin and their
children, Kenneth and A. J. of Flint.
She was also preceded in death by her parents.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
SSDI: Blankinship,
Kenneth L., 59, 21Nov1934 - 02Dec1993, Grand Blanc, Genesee, MI, AR-429-60-9687
2014, Austin, Travis Co., TX, Obituary
Published in Austin American-Statesman from
Jan. 1 to Jan. 2, 2015
Opal Kemp Rogers, 97, passed away on December 25, 2014 in Austin,
Texas. Opal was born in October 27, 1917 to parents Ivy Kemp and Callie Joanna
Teekell in the pine forests of Rapides Parish, Louisiana.
She attended schools at New Hope and Glenmora, Louisiana before
moving with her family to South Texas. There Opal met and married Truett M.
Rogers in April of 1940. Together they raised six children and lived in South
and Central Texas and Oklahoma. A forty year resident of Austin, Opal worked in
women's fashion retail for Lillie Rubin and Frost Brothers.
She is preceded in death by her parents, brothers and sister; her
husband and her son Jim Rogers.
Survivors include daughters
Carolyn Lawson of Oklahoma City, OK, Gerry Blankenship
of Rome, GA, Wyma Jane Rogers of Newport, OR, Elizabeth Rogers-Wallace (Ron) of
Eugene, OR, and son T. Michael Rogers (Mary Ellen) of Austin; eleven
grandchildren, many great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
A Formal Visitation for Opal will be held at Cook-Walden Chapel of
the Hills Funeral Home in Austin, Texas on January 3, 2014 from 12:00PM to
1:00PM. A Funeral Service and a catered reception will follow the visitation. A
private Graveside Service will be held for family members.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2015, Austin, Travis Co., TX, Obituary
Published in Austin American-Statesman from
Jan. 25 to Jan. 26, 2015
Lt. Colonel Billy B. Blankenship passed away on January 21, 2015.
Billy was preceded in death by his mother Mary Elizabeth Gill, step
father Burnell Gill, father Joe Dean Blankenship, and son-in-law Jack Washburn.
He is survived by Billie
Blankenship, his wife of 60 years, four children, six
grandchildren, and two great grandchildren.
A funeral service will be held Tuesday, January 27, 2015 at 10:00
at Beck Funeral Home, Austin, TX.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Victoria
+2014, Inez, Victoria Co., TX, Death
The Victoria Advocate, (TX) - January 30, 2014
Robert L. Blankenship, 81, of Inez, passed away on Wednesday, January 29, 2014.
Colonial Funeral Home, Victoria,
361-578-3535.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2014, Inez, Victoria Co., TX, Obituary
http://www.victoriaadvocate.com/obituaries/2014/jan/31/robert-l-blankenship/25674/
Robert L. "Bob" Blankenship, 81, of Inez,
passed away on Wednesday, January 29, 2014. He was born on January 25, 1933 in
Charleston, West Virginia to the late George Blankenship and Virginia Davis
Blankenship. Bob was a retired foreman and worked for both H. B. Zachary and Brown
and Root.
Survivors include special friend, Ruth
Menefee, of Victoria; daughters, Robin Flowers, of Pilot Mountain, North
Carolina, Debra Howard (Wayne), of La Ward; sons, Robert Blankenship, Jr. (Michelle), of
La Salle, Billy Blankenship, of Victoria; former daughter-in-law, Frances
Blankenship, of San Antonio; 8 grandchildren, 9 great grandchildren and 2
great-great grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, wife,
Norma
Jean Gilbert Blankenship; 4 sisters and 6 brothers.
The Funeral Service will be held on
Saturday, February 1, 2014, 2:00 pm at Colonial Funeral Home with Mr. Wayne
Howard officiating. Burial will follow at Bischoff Cemetery.
Wichita
+2014, Wichita Falls, Wichita Co., TX, Obituary
Wichita Falls Times Record News (TX) - February 18, 2014
Allie Pilkinton Robinson, 80, of Wichita Falls, passed away on
Saturday, February 15, 2014.
Funeral services will be conducted at 10: a.m. on Thursday,
February 20, 2014, in the chapel of Owens & Brumley Funeral Home with Mr.
Jessie Rowe officiating. Interment will follow at Burkburnett Memorial Cemetery
under the direction of Owens & Brumley Funeral Home of Wichita Falls.
A daughter of the late Willie O. (Blankenship) and Thomas A. Brown, Allie was
born on November 19, 1933, in Hugo, Oklahoma. She and J. C. (Jake) Pilkinton
were married on November 21, 1950. He preceded Allie in death. Allie and J. L.
Robinson were married on March 21, 1983, and he preceded her death in 1992.
Allie was a homemaker who loved her children and grandchildren.
Along with her parents and husbands, Allie was also preceded in
death by a step-son, J. L. (Joe) Robinson.
Allie is survived by her two sons, Thomas Pilkinton and wife,
Janie, of Petrolia and David Pilkinton and special friend, Becky, of Wichita
Falls; three daughters, Linda Pilkinton, Pamela Walthers and husband, Harold,
all of Wichita Falls and Marsha Gibbs and husband, Don, of Iowa Park; stepson,
Kenneth Robinson and wife, Karen, of Wichita Falls; seven grandchildren, 21
great-grandchildren; 7 great-great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and
nephews.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2014, Wichita Falls, Wichita Co., TX, Obituary
Monroe Lee Bivens, 78, passed away Thursday, February 27, 2014, in
Wichita Falls, Texas.
Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 A.M. Wednesday, March 5,
2014, at Life Tabernacle Church, Wichita Falls, with Rev. Gene Holley, Jr.,
pastor, officiating, assisted by former pastor, Rev. Wendell P. Elms of Lufkin,
Texas. Graveside services will follow in Crestview Memorial Park under the
direction of Dutton Funeral Home of Iowa Park, Texas. Pallbearers are Kenny
Frazier, Chris Isom, Keith Norman, Charles Loveland, Brad Cash and Joseph
Cameron.
Monroe was born December 18, 1935 in Paris, Texas. He married the
love of his life, Lula Pearl Basham on October 19, 1953 in Paris, Texas. Monroe
was a brick mason for many years, but his most important occupation was living
for God. He was a member of Life Tabernacle Church for the last 13 years.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Samuel Monroe Bivens and
Alice Rosie Humphrey Bivens, two daughters, Lou Ann Bivens and Elizabeth Diane
Bivens, and a sister, Delois Yvonne Mowrey.
Survivors include wife, Lula Pearl Bivens; two daughters, Sharon
Delaine Bivens and Sherry Elaine Marchbanks and husband, David Brian; grandchildren, Lauren Nicole Blankenship, Simeon Brian Marchbanks, and Dawson Jacob
Marchbanks; a sister, Mattie Louise Watson and husband, Gary Gene;
brother-in-law, Fred Mowrey; and numerous aunts, cousins, nieces and nephews.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2015, Wichita Falls, Wichita Co., TX, Obituary
Wichita Falls Times Record News (TX) Date: January 6, 2015
We celebrate the life of Howard Higginbotham, brave soldier, loyal
friend, loving husband, caring father and awesome grandfather and
great-grandfather. Howard was brought home to be with his Maker and loved ones
on Friday, January 2, 2015.
Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday, January 7,
2015, at Our Redeemer Lutheran Church with Pastor Dale Snyder officiating.
Howard loved fishing with family and friends at Possum Kingdom Lake
and the coast, throwing fish fries and celebrating every holiday and any
occasion to bring his loved one and friends together. He was always first to
laugh and loved telling and hearing a good story. Howard was one of the
founding fathers of Our Redeemer Lutheran Church. Howard served his country
valiantly in WWII as part of the 2nd Battalion, 131st field artillery division
that was sent to Java. He was part of the Lost Battalion that was taken
prisoner by the Japanese and was a POW for 3 ½ years, fighting to survive and
finding ways to help those around him survive, as well.
After the war, Howard married the love of his life, Ruth Combs. Howard
then began a career at Sears & Roebuck that spanned over twenty years.
"He is a memory in our heart that could never erase. We love, Papa
Howard!!!"
Howard was preceded in death by his parents, Donie Belle (Malone)
and Thomas Jefferson Higginbotham; wife, Ruth; daughter, Loretta;
daughter-in-law, Lorna; and great-grandson, Zadok.
He is survived by son, Robin Higginbotham; daughter, Carol
Gunsolus; grandchildren, Melissa A.
Smith and special friend, Jill Johnson, Brian Higginbotham and wife, Melissa, Larissa
Chase, Shelly Shelton and husband, Jeff, James Higginbotham and wife, Nurten,
Brent Higginbotham and Brandie
Blankenship ; great-grandchildren, Danielle, Troy,
and Justin Shelton, Kaylee, Riley, Cami and Brady Olds, Damion Blankenship , Henry Higginbotham; and three
great-great-grandchildren, Haley and Makenzie Nettles and Hunter Goss; and
lifelong friend, Doris Wedel.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2015, Wichita Falls, Wichita Co., TX, Obituary
Wichita Falls Times Record News (TX) Date: January 18, 2015
Layden Gage Blankenship, infant, died Friday, Jan. 16, 2015.
Survivors include: parents,
Stepheney Nettles and Tyler
Blankenship; brothers, McKay Nettles and Kellen Blankenship; grandparents,
Charrice Gallagher, Marvin Baggett, David and Shannah Blakenship.
No services are planned at this time.
Arrangements are under the direction of Owens & Brumley Funeral
Home.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2015, Wichita Falls,
Wichita Co., TX, Obituary
Wichita Falls Times Record News (TX) Date: July 19, 2015
We celebrate the life or Robin Higginbotham, 73, loving husband,
caring father and awesome grandfather. Robin was taken home to be with his
Maker and loved ones on Friday, July 17, 2015. Robin was born on May 12, 1942,
in Wichita Falls and remained a lifelong resident of the city he loved. He was
the son of Howard and Ruth Combs Higginbotham.
Funeral services will be conducted at 1 p.m. on Thursday, July 23,
2015, at Our Redeemer Lutheran Church with Pastor Dale Snyder officiating.
As a boy he loved hunting and fishing with his family at Possum
Kingdom Lake and the coast. Robin was a talented youth bowler. Following his
graduation from Wichita Falls High School, he enlisted in the United States Air
Force where he proudly served his country. In 1962, Robin married the love of
his life, Lorna Jean Gorham, a beautiful girl who grew up down the street from
his childhood home. Robin and Lorna were stationed in Bermuda where he served
honorably in the USAF.
After Robin's service to his country, he
and Lorna moved back to Wichita Falls where he worked in many different fields
before going into the insurance business in the 1980s. At that time Robin began Higginbotham
Insurance Agency with his family and worked until the day he died, leaving his
daughter-in-law, Melissa Higginbotham to carry on the family business. He won
many awards during his insurance career and served thousands of Wichitans and
residents of surrounding communities, providing comfort to their lives.
Robin was a great Texas Hold 'Em player and won tournaments in
Mississippi and Texas. He was also an avid bowler and was inducted into the
Greater Wichita Falls Bowling Hall of Fame. He loved the Red River Doubles and
was nicknamed the "Calcutta King" for his uncanny ability to pick the
winning team and cash in. Robin supported many youth bowlers from Wichita Falls
and abroad and put many out on the pro-tour.
In his final years, Robin was helped my many caregivers, and he in
turn helped many of them and made their lives better. He had two loving angels
who were with him to the end, his niece, Shelly Shelton and his
"princess", daughter-in-law, Melissa Higginbotham, who never failed
to put a smile on his face or to keep him in line. Robin was affectionately
known by his caregivers as "Big Daddy." He will be sorely missed by
all with whom he came in contact and will be lovingly remembered by his
children and grandchildren.
Robin was preceded in death by his loving wife, Lorna Higginbotham;
parents, Ruth and Howard Higginbotham; mother-in-law and father-in-law,
Marguerite and Woody Gorham; sister, Loretta Smith; aunt, Kay Hollingsworth;
niece. Amy Gorham-Jones; sister-in-law, Jenny Gorham; niece,
Crystal Gorham; and beloved grandson, Zadok Higginbotham.
Robin is survived by sons, Brent Higginbotham of Wichita Falls;
James Higginbotham and wife, Nurten and their son, Henry of New York City,
N.Y.; and Brian Higginbotham and wife, Melissa and their children, Kaylee,
Riley, Cami and Brady Olds of Wichita Falls; sister, Carol Ann Gunsolus and
husband, Larry of Springtown, TX; brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Gary and
Carolyn Gorham, brother-in-law, Ronnie Gorham; cousin, Kim Hall; nieces and nephews, Shelly and Jeff
Shelton, Larissa Chase, Melissa A. Smith, special friend, Jill Johnson, and Brandi Blankenship, Jason and Karen Gorham, David and Mendy
Bristol, Bill Jones, Jeff and Kim Alatizer, Michael and Anthony Gorham; and
great niece, McKenzie Nettles; Baby and Sam; and many more family, friends and
loved ones.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Williamson
2015, Round Rock, Williamson Co., TX, Funeral
http://www.beckchapels.com/
Billy Bob Blankenship, of Round Rock, Texas, passed away on January 21, 2015 at the age
of 84. He was born in San Antonio, Texas on May 5, 1930.
A visitation will be held from 9:00 to 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday,
January 27, 2015 at Beck Funeral Home, Austin, TX with a funeral service to
begin at 10:00 a.m. Interment will take place at 2:00 p.m. at Central Texas
State Veterans Cemetery, Killeen, TX
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Wood
2014, Holly Lake Ranch, Wood Co., TX, Obituary
Published in Dallas Morning News on Dec. 10,
2014
Rev. Robert Emerson Young 87, of Holly Lake Ranch, Texas peacefully
entered God's Heavenly Kingdom Sunday, December 7, 2014.
Bob is survived and forever missed by his loving wife of 13 years,
Mary Jane Young; twin sister Elizabeth Jane Young; son Robert E. Young, Jr. and
wife Paula; daughter Monika Moulin and husband Kirk; daughter Rebecca Elder and
husband Jay; stepson Loy Frazier, III and stepdaughter Jennifer Huff and
husband Jerry; grandchildren Chris
Young and wife Katie; Paige
Blankenship and husband Justin;
Lacey Young; Blake Elder; Matthew and Meghan Frazier and Hunter Huff; great grandchildren Brady Hart and Baker
Jay Blankenship; numerous
family members and friends and the thousands of people whose lives he touched.
He is preceded in death by his beloved wife of 39 years, Katherine
Ann Young; his parents, E. E. and Rebecca Young; his brothers, Cy, Wendell and Dink and sisters Clarice, Wilma and Mary.
Blessed with a successful academic and athletic high school experience,
Bob got on a train from Bedford, Indiana to Fort Worth, Texas to attend TCU on
a basketball scholarship. He became a letterman and student body president and
met Katherine Frank, later to become his wife and the mother of his 3 children.
After graduation, he continued his education achieving a Masters of Theology at
SMU Perkins before embarking on a 60 plus year career of ministry in the United
Methodist Church.
Bob served in Fort Worth, Richland Hills, Waxahachie, Waco, Dallas
and Grand Prairie. After the death of his wife in 1989, his ministry led him to
Executive Director of Mount Sequoyah in Fayetteville, Arkansas. During this
ministry he became more active in Rotary International, serving as a District
Governor and member of the acclaimed Rotary Chorus. Through mission trips and
chorus concerts, he traveled worldwide - Chile, Philippines, Panama, Peru,
Taiwan, Hong Kong, Japan, Canada, England, Italy, France, Austria, Switzerland,
Israel, Egypt, Syria, Bruit, Greece, Spain, Portugal and South Africa.
Throughout his ministry, he officiated over 1,500 funerals, 1,800 weddings and
600 baptisms.
After his formal retirement from the ministry in 1995, though no
retirement from an active life, Bob settled in East Texas. He then married the
second love of his life, Mary Jane, and his life was forever greatly enriched.
They became more active in Rotary and Arkansas athletics with Bob serving as
the Chaplain of the Arkansas Razorback Road Hogs for 11 years. Bob and Mary
Jane loved to travel, visiting 36 states, Canada and Mexico. Bob returned to
the pulpit serving at First United Methodist Church of Hawkins, Texas.
During this non-retirement retirement phase, his family, along with
his steadfast faith, remained at the center of his life. As his health declined,
he continued to exude his passionate and magnetic personality toward family,
friends and all who visited him under the exceptional care of the doctors,
nurses, and all health care professionals at East Texas Medical Center and
Waterton Plaza in Tyler, Texas. A truly genuine and great man, Bob provided
peace, hope and love to all he encountered.
A visitation at Liberty United Methodist Church Wednesday, December
10 from 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. and a memorial service at First United Methodist
Church in Quitman, Texas on Thursday, December 11 at 10:00 a.m. There will be
an additional memorial service at Richland Hills United Methodist Church in
Richland Hills, Texas on Friday, December 12 at 11:00 a.m.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Justin is the son of Randy Wayne
Blankenship, not sure on Paige’s last name, JIM