2016-2017, TX, Compiled by James W. Blankenship jkblank1(at)sbcglobal.net
Angelina
+2016, Lufkin, Angelina
Co., TX, Obituary
The Lufkin Daily News, (TX) - December 29, 2016
Mr. Jessie Lee Forrest was born July 2, 1930 in Angelina County,
Texas to the late Novie (Walker) and Joshua Travis Forrest, and died Tuesday,
December 27, 2016 at his residence.
Jessie was an active member of Denman Avenue Baptist Church for
over 40 years and served on the Baptism and Lordís Supper Committees most of
those years. He loved his Lord, his church, and his Sunday School
class.
He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Garland Forrest
and Kenneth Eugene Forrest; sisters, Nona Cartwright, Emily Stanberry;
son-in-law, George Olds.
He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Betty Forrest of Lufkin;
daughters and sons-in-laws, Sherry Lloyd and husband Will of Spring Branch,
their children, Tito, Carlito, and Jose Escobar, Josh and JJ Lloyd; Lynn and
Elton Sanders of Huffman, their children, Dillon Olds, Regina Costanza, Bryan
and Ryan Sanders, and Lynnsey Hedrick; Jennifer Brooks and husband Payton of
McKinney, their children, Emily, Sarah Kate, Joseph, Anna, and Samuel Brooks;
numerous great-grandchildren; sisters,
Marceil Waltman of Lufkin, Novi
Lou and husband Doug Blankenship of
Kingwood; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Wayne and Dixie Nerren of
Hendersonville, Tennessee, Jack ìChickî and Barbara Miller of Winona;
sister-in-law, Judy Havard of Lufkin; and numerous nieces, nephews, relatives
and friends.
Funeral services for Jessie Lee Forrest, 86, of Lufkin will be held
Friday, December 30, 2016, at 2:00 p.m. in the Carroway Funeral Home Chapel
with Brother Charles M. Roberts and Brother Ron Meadows officiating. Graveside
services with military honors will follow in the Ivy Cemetery. Pallbearers will
be Dillon Olds, Joseph Brooks, Johnny Miller, Tito Escobar, Allen Forrest, Mike
Nerren, Gerald and George Cartwright. Honorary pallbearers will be Tim Johnson,
Ronnie and John Stanberry.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Everett Douglas
Blankenship – b.18Oct1926 - Kingwood, TX: https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:KP65-73D
Relatives - Doug
Blankenship, Lou Forrest Blankenship, Novie L. Blankenship, Novie Blankenship.
Austin
+2017, Sealy, Austin
Co., TX, Obituary
http://www.tributes.com/obituary/show/Debra-Lynn-Blankinship-104566731
Debra Lynn Blankinship, September 3, 1952 - March 7, 2017, Sealy, Texas.
She attended college. She was married to Steven.
Graveside Service Saturday March 11 20172:00 PM
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2017, Sealy, Austin
Co., TX, Obituary
http://www.schmidtfunerals.com/home/obituary/4158422
Debra Lynn Blankinship, 65, of Sealy,
Texas, passed away Tuesday, March 7, 2017, at her home. She was born September
3, 1952, in Hobbs, New Mexico, the daughter of William Arcenaux and Sylvia
Myrleen Bristow Goodrum.
Debra grew up and attended schools in the
Hobbs area. After high school, she attended college. Debra was
employed as a Commercial Lines Insurance Accountant Manager with Brady,
Chapman, Holland and Associates. She made a living as a dog handler,
handling primarily Dobermans. Debra bred, trained and showed Dobermans all of
the United State. First Homebred Doberman Champion, Ace, was in the top 20
two years in a row and was All Breed Best of Show. In her later years, Debra
bought forty-two acres and started raising cattle. The herd started with
ten head and grew to thirty. She enjoyed feeding, training and tending to
her cattle.
She was preceded in death by her parents,
William and Sylvia Goodrum, aunt, Lanette McClain and uncle, Howard McClain
Debra is survived by her husband: Steven Lee
Blankinship; step daughter: Callie Annette Urbina and her husband, John Urbina; step
son: Jeffrey Scott Blankinship; grandson: Aiden David Urbina; brothers: William
Steven Goodrum and his wife Lillian Marlene and Mark Timothy Goodrum and his
wife, Jennifer; nieces: Stephanie Strother and her husband, Matt, Katie Goodrum
and Sabrina Goodrum; nephews: Michael Goodrum and Ryan Goodrum; great niece:
Aven Goodrum; great nephew: Teagan Goodrum.
Graveside Service, Saturday, March 11,
2017, 2:00 PM, San Felipe Cemetery, San Felipe, Texas 77473
Steven Lee
Blankinship – b.13Nov1955 – Sealy, TX: https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QJF6-9LJF
Relatives -
Becky Denise Blankinship, Betty D. Blankenship, Becky D. Blankinship, Debra
Lynn Blankinship, Debra Blankinshi, Jeffrey S. Blankinship.
Bell
+2017, Killeen, Bell Co., TX, Obituary
Benny Fisher was born in San Antonio, Texas to W. J. & Carmen Fisher (Blankenship) on March 13, 1953.
He attended Killeen High School and grew up in around a loving
family. Benny enjoyed the outdoors and bringing a smile to everyone he met, he
will be missed by all who loved him.
He is preceded in death by his parents W. J. & Carmen Fisher.
Benny is survived by Son Mark Benjamin & Mary Fisher, Daughter,
Nicole Hendrickson, Sister Kalista Kay & Michael Darilik, Brothers; John
Wade & Sheena Fisher, Ronald Allen & Deborah Fisher and Jack & Mary
Ann Duncan. Granddaughters Gracie Fisher, Lilly Fisher and Savanah Hendrickson
Funeral service will be held at Rocky Creek Baptist Church on
Saturday, January 28, 2017 at 2:00pm with the burial following at Sharp
Cemetery in Killeen.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Bexar
2016, San Antonio, Bexar Co., TX, Obituary
Luther B Edwards Jr. born on April 23, 1931 went to be with the
Lord on May 22, 2016 at the age of 85.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Luther Bascomb Edwards Sr.
and Hazle Agnes Edwards; wife, Sara Edwards; brother, Kenneth; and sister,
Barbara.
He is survived by his children, Hazel Harris and husband Kevin,
Laura Zamora and husband Marcelo, Richard Edwards and wife Mandy, Bryan Edwards
and wife Trish, Carlos Ornelas and wife Maria, Noel De Leon and wife Alicia,
Lydia Martinez, Martha Reza and husband Manuel, Emma Vital, Bertha Santos, Mary
Kirchoff and husband Jordan, Maria Amaro and husband Apolonio, and Carmen
Edwards,; brother, Jim Edwards and wife Paulette sister, Mary
Blankenship; numerous nieces,
nephews, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren, extended family and friends.
He will be dearly missed by everyone who knew and loved him.
Visitation will be held on Wednesday, May 25, 2016 from 1:00 PM to
9:00 PM with a Prayer Service at 7:00 PM in the Hillcrest Chapel. Procession
will depart Hillcrest on Thursday, May 26, 2016 at 8:45 AM for burial at Ft.
Sam Houston National Cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2016, San Antonio, Bexar Co., TX, Obituary
Stella Nakea Moye (March 6, 2004 - May 22, 2016)
Who, what, when, where, and why are the five pillars in questions
whose answers are considered basic in information-gathering or problem-solving.
This was the format in questioning Stella acquired as soon as she was able to
form her first sentence. Stella was a very inquisitive child who asked detailed
questions, causing many to believe she was an old soul by nature. Simply
responding to her with the standard “Because I said so”, or admitting defeat
from being perplexed in not knowing the answer with an “I don’t know”. Did not
suffice Stella, and she learned a unique method in rewording her questions to
be presented in another fashion. Hopefully, offering the person being questioned
the ability to provide Stella with a logical answer to satisfy her curiosity.
This is the reasoning in the belief of her being wise way beyond her years.
Stella Nakea Moye was born on March, 6, 2004, in San Antonio,
Texas. Being the youngest child and the only girl did not hinder Stella’s
ability to quickly claim an indelible significance in the family. Stella’s infectious laugh, million dollar smile, and genuine
ability to have never met a stranger. Because of her friendly deposition
was a blessing to behold.
Stella leaves behind to cherish in her memory her father Tyron Moye
her personal Superman, her mother Patrice Moye the center of her heart,
brothers Shaston Moye and Trevion Moye whom she adored equally. Beloved Maternal Grandmother Dianne Paxton, Paternal Grandmother Lateasa Blankenship, “PawPaw” Rev. Will H. Steen, Sr
and “Gran” Rev. Mary Godley Steen. Aunts Catina
McDaniel, Hollie Wallace, and Taria Moye. Uncles
Willie Wallace and Will H. Steen, Jr. and a loving host of cousins.
Service: Tuesday, May 31, 2016 10:00 A.M. New
Covenant M.B.C. 1607 S.E. Loop 410. Interment: Eastview Cemetery
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2016, San Antonio, Bexar Co., TX, Obituary
Published in Express-News on May 26, 2016
Robert Woods Blankenship Sr. February 2, 1930 - May 24, 2016, born to Clarence Woods and Sabara Evelyna in Knox City, Texas on February 2, 1930
went to be with the Lord on May 24, 2016 at the age of 86 years.
He is survived by his daughter
Katherine Roberta Blankenship, sons
Robert Woods Blankenship Jr. and Ronald Charles Blankenship. Brother Ancle Ike Blankenship. Grandchildren Etta,
April, Ronald Jr, Clarence. Great grandchildren John,
Sara, Etta, Russell, Jonathan, Parker. Also left
behind numerous nieces and nephews.
He is preceded in death by his wife Etta, daughter Carolyn Shelton, his sisters Mattie, Martha Bell, Lillian, Imogene and brother
David.
Funeral Service will be held Saturday, May 28, 2016 at 9AM at
Mission Park Funeral Chapels South, followed by interment in Mission Burial
Park South.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2016, San Antonio, Bexar Co., TX, Obituary
http://porterloring.tributes.com/obituary/show/Freda-Semaan-103786826
Freda Semaan was born December 28, 1922 to the late Hana Semaan
Hodge in San Antonio and passed away Saturday, July 23, 2016 at her home.
She was a long time member of First Presbyterian Church in San
Antonio.
After receiving her Bachelor's degree from Trinity University in
1946, Freda had a career as a Court Reporter in the Bexar County Courthouse
under Judge Joe Brown and others.
Freda was preceded in death by a long list of Semaan Family members
in the San Antonio area.
She is survived by her cousins
Patti Semaan Gant, Donna Haile, Joan Blankenship
and Nathan Haile, and other extended family members.
Services will be held at 1:00 pm on Tuesday, July 26, 2016 at
Porter Loring chapel on McCullough. Interment will be in the Mission Burial
Park south.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2016, San Antonio, Bexar Co., TX, Obituary
http://www.hurleyfuneralhome.com/?pagetype=obitlink&obit_id=1832066
Lemuel C. Sullivan, of San Antonio passed away Saturday, July 23,
2016 at the age of 87. He was born in
San Angelo to Lemuel Nolan and Madge (Blankenship) Sullivan.
Lemuel is preceded in death by his parents, Lemuel and Madge
Sullivan and his first wife, Angelita Sullivan.
Lemuel is survived by his wife, Aurora (Mercado) Sullivan of San
Antonio; sons, Richard Sullivan of San Antonio and David Sullivan also of San
Antonio and Lemuel Sullivan, Jr. of Denver, Colorado; daughter, Cynthia
McElveen of San Antonio and step-daughter, Rachel Hernandez of San
Antonio. He is also survived by six
grandchildren.
Funeral service will be at 10:00 am on Thursday, July 28, 2016, at
Hurley Funeral Home, 118 W. Oaklawn Road in Pleasanton lead by Rev. Darnell
Dotson. Interment will follow at
Pleasanton City Cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2016, San Antonio, Bexar Co., TX, Obituary
http://www.tributes.com/obituary/show/Robert-E.-Blankenship-104263454
Robert E. Blankenship of San Antonio, Texas, January 1, 1935 - December 15, 2016
He served in the United States Army from December 20, 1955 to
December 1961. He was married to Gwenda 'Lee' Sizer.
The services are being held at 1:00PM at Mission Park, 20900 IH 10W
on Monday, 12/19/2016, Graveside Service DEC 19. 01:00 PM,
Mission Burial Park North, 20900 IH 10 W, San Antonio, TX, US, 78257.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2016, San Antonio, Bexar Co., TX, Obituary
http://www.missionparks.com/obituaries/Robert-Blankenship-3/#!/Obituary
We have lost our beloved father,
grandfather, friend, coach, leader and founder of Phantoms Baseball. Robert “BOB”
Blankenship was born on January 1, 1935 in Los Angeles, California. At the age of
81, God called him home.
Bob, as he was called, was a standout
three-sport athlete in California. He exceled at track,
football, and baseball. He received scholarships to Stanford and USC.
Bob also played tennis in the French Open, golf, and baseball in the Cleveland
Indians organization. However, instead of playing college sports, he served in
the United States Army from December 20, 1955 to December 1961.
Bob married the love of his life Gwenda
“Lee” Sizer on March 17, 1962. They enjoyed life together for over 54 years.
They have two children: Denise Anderson and Robert “Robbie”
Blankenship. They have 8 grandchildren: Charles “Charlie” Anderson, Erik
Anderson, Richard “Ricky” Anderson, Robert “Rob” Blankenship, Daniel Blankenship, Christine
Blankenship, Emily “Emmy” Blankenship, and Russell Blankenship. They have one great
grandchild: Robert Easton Blankenship.
Bob worked for UPS in Leon Valley from
1974 to 1994. After 20 years at UPS, Bob ran his own family sports card and
collectibles shop. He also returned to his other love: coaching youth baseball.
Bob coached at Northwest Little League “NWLL” from 1971 to 1981, from 1990 to
2006, and again from 2012 to 2015. Bob coached numerous little league all-star
teams and won a little league district championship. Bob founded Phantoms
Baseball in 2002 to help local players obtain scholarships to college. Bob won
several tournaments and had many state and world series
appearances while coaching the Phantoms teams. However, his greatest
accomplishment was the number of players he helped obtain
scholarships for college. Many of you knew him as BOB. His players lovingly
called him “Yoda” because of his great wisdom of the game and the way he
walked. Those who knew him well got to know his silly side. He truly loved his
players and wanted the best for them.
The services are being held at 1:00PM at
Mission Park, 20900 IH 10W on Monday, 12/19/2016.
+2017, San Antonio, Bexar Co., TX, Obituary
https://www.meaningfulfunerals.net/?action=obituaries.obit_view&CFID=4933d9fc-2cdd-48ce-95cf-b696ec1bd58c&CFTOKEN=0&o_id=4273750&fh_id=14223
Theresa Gail (Janecek) Blankenship of San Antonio, TX went to be with our
Lord on June 20, 2017. Born in Dallas, TX on November 16,
1941 to Louis V. Janecek and Maggie Marie Janecek who have preceded her in
death.
She is survived by her daughters
Kristol Blankenship and Sheri Wainaina (Blankenship) and was Nana to Tyler, Trinity, Jadyn, Christian, Carter,
and Zion. She is also survived by her four sisters Sharon Edwards of Devine,
TX, Rebecca Wilkerson of Von Ormy, TX, Deborah Reeves of Little Elm, TX, and
Nancy Krawietz of Sachse, TX. In her life, Theresa or Gail as most knew her, is
survived by her former husband Curtis L. Blankenship, Sr., was a step mother to his children whom she loved as her own, Pamela (Blankenship) Plotts, Curtis Blankenship, Jr., David Blankenship, and Bobby Blankenship Sr. (Deceased). She has many grandchildren and great grandchildren,
and was a wonderful aunt to so many nieces and nephews whom she loved very much
and enjoyed the time she was able to be with them.
Theresa was born in Dallas but resided the majority of her life in
San Antonio, TX. She graduated from Blessed Sacrament Academy in San Antonio,
TX. Theresa was loving, witty, smart, kind, and loved her family and friends
with all of her being. She loved art and her favorite artist was Edna Hibel.
She loved all genres of music from Country to Cajun Zydeco and loved dancing.
She loved to travel with her two daughters and show them the world, new lands,
and experiences. She made sure they knew she loved her. Theresa was always
dressed to the nines with her makeup, perfect red hair, polished nails and
toenails. She could always be found with a scent of Chanel No. 5 in her younger
days and Dolce and Gabana Red when she was older. Theresa was like her mom and
never was shy to make friends wherever she went. She was quick to help others
in need. She was a wonderful painter and artist and always had a story to tell
and knew the most random things. While married she and her former husband
worked side by side to build a successful business which still strives today.
She loved going to the movies, eating out, known for her laughter and smile,
stories and really enjoyed life. While retired she continued her love of
learning and worked hard to get her massage therapy license and had a
successful practice called “The Right Touch.” Theresa always knew what to do to
heal and help people. She always loved her children, grand babies, sisters,
family, and friends with perfect and full pure love and joy.
We all have been blessed and extremely lucky to have been able to
know her, love her, and more importantly be loved by her. She will be missed
and remembered always. Theresa was the definition and epitome of love and joy
She practiced the Catholic faith with all her heart and her beliefs never
wavered in her last few years, never once did she complain about anything, not
pain or dislike of a meal, never a negative word passed her lips, only smiles
and funny stories and always saying I love you to her family. Heaven got lucky
today and received her with all her grace, spunk, and loving spirit. We take
comfort in knowing we will see her again one day.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Curtis Lane
Blankenship – b.19Jun1939 - San Antonio, TX: https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:KPGB-R38
Relatives -
Bobby Dale S. Blankenship, Bronica A. Blankenship Jr, David Wayne Blankenship,
Della Danene Blankenship, Jenell Fanning Cowan, Melissa Blankenship, Pamela Kay
Blankenship, Sheri M. Blankenship, Theresa Gail Blankenship.
+2017, San Antonio, Bexar Co., TX, Obituary
San Antonio Express-News (TX) - August 24, 2017
Joe Williams Brooks, 92, passed away on August 14, 2017 in San
Antonio, Texas. He was born on September 12, 1924 to Lee and Beulah (Brown)
Brooks in Justin, Texas.
Joe grew up in Ponder, TX. During World War II, he joined the Army
Air Corps and became a P40 fighter pilot. After the war, he graduated from the
University of North Texas with a degree in Math and Physics. He taught school
in Ponder, TX before he went to work for the US government as a civilian
employee. He started at Shephard AFB (Wichita Falls, TX) then moved to Randolph
AFB (San Antonio, TX), where he retired in 1984. While working for the
government, he also was a USAF reservist and retired as a Lt Col. Not one to
sit idle, he then started his own business. He ran Windcrest Trophies for over
25 years until well into his late 80s.
He is preceded in death by his mother and father; wife, Jo Ethel
Brooks; sister, Jewel Blankenship; brothers, Homer, James, Robert Lee and
Bill Brooks.
He is survived by his daughters, Vickie Jo Popp (Tom) and Brenna
Lynn Howell (John) both of San Antonio; four grandchildren, Cindy Bonds, Lauren
Popp, Chelsea Howell and Kayce Jo Cortinas; and one great-grandchild, Kaley
Bonds.
Funeral service will be at 2:00 P.M. on Saturday, August 26, in the
DeBerry Funeral Directors Chapel in Denton, Texas. Interment will follow at
Roselawn Memorial Park in Denton, Texas.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Brazoria
2017, Angleton, Brazoria
Co., TX, Obituary
The Facts, (Clute, TX) - June 2, 2017
Brian Keith Trammell, Sr., 57, of Angleton, Texas passed away after
a courageous battle with cancer on May 19, 2017 in Galveston, [Galveston Co.,] Texas. He was born in San Antonio, Texas,
September 6, 1959 to Holland Rice and Penny (Roberts) Trammell.
Brian was a loving husband, father, and grandfather. He enjoyed
many hobbies some of which were riding his motorcycle, fishing, going to the
beach, and cooking Bar-B-Que. Brian was a truck driver by trade and worked very
hard to provide for his family. He was a good friend to all of his friends and
would give anyone the shirt off his back.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Holland Rice and Penny
(Roberts) Trammell; his son, Brian Keith Trammell Jr.; and his brother, Robert
Trammell.
Left to cherish Brian's memory is his wife, Tracy (Spears)
Trammell; his sons, Brandon Blankenship (Katy Alexander), Tyler, Trevor, and
Hunter Trammell; his daughters, Telia and KaLynn Trammell; and his brother,
Calvin Trammell. Brian often said that he loved his children; but he didn't
know what true love really was until he became a grandfather and that they were
his entire world. Also left to cherish his memory are his grandchildren, Madison and Brooke Trammell, Ryan Hughes, Brynlee
Gilliam, Haley and Hannah
Blankenship.
There will be a private memorial service.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2017, Angleton, Brazoria
Co., TX, Obituary
The Facts, (Clute, TX) - July 7, 2017
Robert E. Shaw was born May 25, 1940, and passed away on July 3,
2017.
Robert is survived by his wife, Laura; children, Guy and Mary Jo Shaw, Cathy and Bill Blankenship, Helen and Lee Hardy, Virginia and Billy Fletcher, Wanda Jo and
Chuck Day, Lee Toney; 13 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; and five great
great-grandchildren.
A Memorial Service will be held at Second Baptist Church, 1817
Shanks Rd, Angleton, at 1:00 p.m. on Sunday, July 9, 2017.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Brazos
+2016, Bryan, Brazos
Co., TX, Obituary
Pauls Valley Daily Democrat (OK) - October 4, 2016
Paula Jean Gross age 94,
formerly of Galveston went home to be with her Lord Monday, October 3, 2016
while at the Hospice of Brazos Valley in Bryan, Texas. She was born August 19,
1922 to Guy and Lena Blankenship in Garvin County, Oklahoma.
Paula attended Central State College in Edmund, Oklahoma and later
graduated from the University of Houston. She taught third grade for Galveston
Independent School district for 40 years. She was a member of First Baptist
Church in Galveston for many years, more recently she belonged to First Baptist
Church in Bryan and their Eunice Sunday School Class. She was a past president
and "silver sister" of Alpha Delta Kappa, an honorary teacher's
sorority. She had been a longtime member and past president of Galveston's
Pilot Club, an international service organization.
Paula married Wiley Gross of Paoli, Oklahoma on the day before
Pearl Harbor in 1941 and they were married for 57 years. He preceded her in
death as did their son, Terry D. Gross. She was also preceded in death by five siblings: Ruby Jones, Ruth (Mrs. Walter) Thompson, Howard Blankenship, Milas Blankenship
and Barney Blankenship.
Paula is survived by a nephew,
Jack Blankenship, of Santa Fe, Texas, and by five nieces:
Dr. Kathryn Thompson Presley of Bryan, Mrs. Norma Stanich of Texas City, Texas,
Mrs. Sandra Trapani of League City, Texas, Mrs. Fuchsia Nelson of Santa Fe,
Texas, and Mrs. Martha Spencer of Louisville, Kentucky.
Visitation for family and friends will be held from 5:00pm until
8:00pm Friday, October 7, 2016 at Carnes Brothers Funeral Home in Galveston.
Graveside services are 10:00 am Saturday, October 8, 2016 at Galveston Memorial
Park in Hitchcock. Texas, Reverend Ted Duck officiating.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Brown
+2016, Lake Brownwood, Brown Co., TX, Death
Brownwood Bulletin (TX) - May 16, 2016
Brown County Sheriff's officials have revealed little about their
investigation into the murder of North Lake Brownwood resident Rhonda Chantay Blankinship, 25, whose body was found Sunday afternoon
5 miles from her home. An arrest had not been made as of Monday afternoon,
sheriff's officials said. The Texas Rangers are also investigating.
Blankinship was last seen Friday night in the Tamarack
Mountain/Thunderbird Bay area of Lake Brownwood, a Facebook post states. Chief
Deputy Vance Hill would not say precisely where Blankinship
's body was found other than saying the location was about 5 miles from
her home in the North Lake Brownwood area. Hill also declined to comment on the
cause of death, the condition of Blankinship 's body
or leads in the investigation. "We can't jeopardize the integrity of the
investigation," Hill said.
According to a sheriff's office press release: Sheriff's officials
received a report of a missing person, Rhonda Chantay Blankinship
, shortly before 8 p.m. Saturday. Family members reported Blankinship
was last seen late Friday evening in her neighborhood. Friends, family and
volunteers began a search for her Sunday while deputies followed up on possible
leads into her disappearance.
Blankinship 's body was found at 5:20 p.m. Sunday. Hill
would not say how the body was found. Evidence shows Blankinship was a victim
of homicide, and her body was sent to the Tarrant County Medical Examiner's
Office in Fort Worth for an autopsy. The case is being investigated by the
Brown County Sheriff's Department and the Texas Rangers.
"She was the best person in the world," said Blankinship 's mother, Michelle McDaniel. "She was
loving and caring and would do anything in the world for anybody. "She was outgoing. She was funny. McDaniel said she
doesn't know who would have hurt her daughter, and the family wants
"justice for Chantay. We want to know why anybody would hurt her."
Elden Ary, a member of the First United Methodist Church in
Blanket, said he and his wife got to know Chantay and started taking her to
church with them when Chantay was in her early teens. Ary said she'd started
attending a different church a few years ago. "We just loved that little
girl," Ary said. "She was baptized in our church. She was a
beautiful, beautiful girl. It's so sad." Ary described Blankinship as
"very childlike, but she loved God." Ary said Blankinship
's grandfather, Charlie Barnett, had raised Blankinship .
Former Sunday school teacher Jo Damron said Blankinship had once
helped with children in Sunday school. "About two years ago she gave her
heart to the Lord and was baptized and joined our church," Damron said.
"She always brought her Bible. She would underline things in her Bible.
She was a pretty girl. For the longest time I thought she was younger than she
was."
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2016, Lake Brownwood, Brown Co., TX, Obituary
Funeral Services for Rhonda Chantay
Blankinship, age 25, of North Lake Brownwood, will be held at 2:00 p.m. Friday, May
20, 2016, at North Lake Community Church (3131 Harbor Dr. May, Tx) with Pastor
Ron Keener officiating; burial will follow at Pleasant Valley Cemetery.
Chantay Blankinship went to join her
Heavenly Father and Savior Sunday, May 15, 2016, for eternity. Chantay was born
on November 19, 1990, to Michelle (Barnett) McDaniel in Brownwood, Texas. She
graduated from Brownwood High School in 2010. Chantay was a devoted child of
God; her Bible was her most precious belonging. She attended Blanket First
United Methodist Church a few years ago. She gave her life to the Lord and was
baptized. After BFUMC, Chantay started attending church North Lake Community
Church and became a part of the body of believers there.
Chantay was a kind hearted and gentle
soul; she would do anything in the world for anybody. She always had a genuine smile on her face.
Chantay was outgoing, funny, and loved flashy things. She loved going bowling,
roller skating, and walking. If you were ever out at North Lake Brownwood, you
more than likely saw Chantay walking and listening to music, as she smiled and
waved when she passed by.
Left to cherish her memories are her
fiancé, John Adams of Lake Brownwood; mom, Michelle McDaniel and step-dad
Steven McDaniel of Brownwood; siblings, Destinee Cozart, Hunter Vinson, Trevon
Vinson, Cutter Dickey, Rowdy White, Brayden Harlan, and Aliyah Harlan;
step-siblings, Koren McDaniel, Seth McDaniel, Madison McDaniel, Chad McDaniel,
and Tanner McDaniel; maternal grandfathers, Charlie Barnett of Lake Brownwood
and Wink Banister; step-grandmother, Vicki Sanders of Franklin, Tx. She is also
survived by numerous aunts, uncles, cousin, and other family members.
She was preceded in death by her maternal
grandmother, Sherrye Banister; maternal great-grandparents, Kenneth and Catherine
McCallister, and Charlie E. Barnett; and paternal great-grandmother, Olene
Falkner.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2016, Lake Brownwood, Brown Co., TX, Investigation,
Abilene Reporter-News (TX) - July 7, 2016
Citing a lack of evidence, the Brown County Sheriff's Office said
Wednesday that no arrests have been made in the homicide investigation into the
death of Chantay Blankinship. The investigation into the slaying of Blankinship, 25, continues, officials with the Sheriff's Office said in
an update on the case, adding that several suspects have been cleared, while
others are being developed.
Blankinship was
reported missing from her residence in the Lake Brownwood area after last being
seen May 13. She was found dead two days later.
Investigators said anyone with information regarding Blankinship 's death can contact the Heart of Texas Crime
Stoppers at 800-222-8477 or the Brown County Sheriff's Office at 325-646-5510.
A reward of up to $5,000 is being offered for information in the case.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2017, Lake Brownwood,
Brown Co., TX, Homicide
Abilene Reporter-News (TX) - November 17, 2017
The Brown County Sheriff's Office arrested a suspect late Wednesday
night in the May 2016 murder of a Brownwood woman. Ryan Derek Riggs, 21,
remains in the Brown County Jail on a charge of capital murder in the killing
of Rhonda Chantay Blankinship. No bond has been set.
Blankinship, 25, was found at 5:20 p.m. May 14 in a rural area
about five miles from her residence. Her family reportedly last saw her where
she resided, in the north Lake Brownwood area late the night of May 12. She was
reported missing the next day.
The Sheriff's Office developed a profile of what the suspect in the
homicide of Blankinship might look like with the help of Parabon Snapshot, a
DNA phenotyping company out of Reston, Virginia. This profile helped
investigators locate the suspect after it was publicized, according to Sheriff
Vance Hill.
Riggs allegedly confessed to killing Blankinship Wednesday night to
his church congregation at North Lake Community Church. Someone from the church
contacted law enforcement, and Riggs' parents drove him to the law enforcement
center, where he reportedly confessed to investigator
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
TX, Birth Index: https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:V8TB-Q1M
Rhonda Chantay
Blankinship, 19Nov1990, Brown Co., TX
D/o Billy Ray
Blankinship & Catherine Michell Barnett
Billy Ray
Blankinship – b.20Feb1971 – Brownwood, TX:
https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QJFH-1VJQ
Relatives,
Michael Blankinship, Necole Blankinship, Pamela Renee Blankinship, Wayne
Blankinship
TX, Birth Index: https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:V8V9-75L
Billy Ray
Blankinship, 20Feb1971, Howard Co., TX
S/o Larry Dennis
Blankinship & Rita Gay Falkner
Caldwell
2017, Lockhart, Caldwell
Co., TX, Obituary
Published in The Daily News Journal on Jan. 16,
2017
Patrick Kelly McCollum, age 52, of Lockhart, Texas passed away
suddenly on Sunday morning, January 8, 2017 at his home. He was born in
Murfreesboro, Tennessee in 1964, the son of Herrod L. McCollum and the late
Evalee Summar McCollum of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.
Patrick graduated from Oakland High School in Murfreesboro,
Tennessee in 1982. Patrick was led to Austin, Texas in 1992 due to his military
experience. He served in the U. S. Air Force during Desert Storm and received
the Achievement Medal, Outstanding Unit Award, Good Conduct Medal, National
Defense Service Medal, the Southwest Asia Service Medal, as well as many other
ribbons and achievements not mentioned.
Patrick is survived by his wife, Barbara West McCollum; son, Jacob
Kelly McCollum of Red Rock, Texas; son, Ethan Taylor McCollum of Lockhart,
Texas; a sister, Jeanne McCollum Blankenship (Chris) of
Nashville, Tennessee; a brother, Tommy McCollum of Murfreesboro, Tennessee; and
a nephew, Zachary Blankenship of LaVergne, Tennessee.
A Celebration of Life service will be held on Saturday, January 21,
2017, at 2:00pm, at Rosanky Baptist Church, in Rosanky, Texas, where the family
has membership.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Christopher
Scott Blankenship – b.22Apr1966 - LaVergne, TN: https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:KPND-8KJ
Relatives -
Jeanne Marie Blankenship, Patricia A. Blankenship.
Cameron
2017, Brownsville, Cameron Co., TX, Obituary
The Brownsville Herald, (TX) - May 18, 2017
It is with great sadness that the family of Mary Frances Staves,
Brownsville, announces her passing on Wednesday, May 3, 2017. At the age of
seventy-eight, Mary passed away after a long illness.
Mary was associated for 40 years with the Mexican tourist industry,
representing Sanborn's Insurance as one of their top agents. Mary was known for
her kind and caring nature. She co-founded The Lower Valley Humane Society and
worked tirelessly to make it a huge success. Her love for animals was infinite,
and she always helped any animal in need.
Mary was preceded in death by her husband, Carl Anthony Staves, her
daughter, Barbara Lynn Staves and her parents Elenora (Nonie) Roegels and Cecil
Frances (Tootsie) Roegels.
Mary will be lovingly remembered by her son, Carl Anthony Staves,
Jr., her daughter-in-law Laura Staves, her grandchildren,
Cy Blankinship, Courtney Adams and Tucker Staves and her
longtime friend and business associate John Ginn, III.
A memorial service and celebration of life will be held June 10,
2017 at 11:00 a.m. at the Church of the Advent Episcopal Church in Brownsville,
Texas.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2017, Harlingen, Cameron Co., TX, Obituary
Javier C. Escalante, Jr. 68, of Harlingen entered into eternal rest
on Friday, January 27, 2017, at his residence surrounded by his loving family.
Mr. Escalante was preceded in death by his father, Javier
Escalante, Sr.; a brother, Miguel "Mike" Escalante; and a sister,
Elvia Escalante.
Left to cherish his memory is his loving wife of 41 years, Maria D.
Escalante; mother, Piedad Escalante; sons, Eric Enrique Escalante, Eric Tony
(Sylvia) Escalante, Efrain (Veronica) Escalante, and Rene (Belinda) Escalante;
daughters, Leticia (Rigo Ybarra) Escalante, and Angelina (Nicolas Evan Chacon)
Escalante; siblings, Amparo
Escalante, Martina Gonzales, Alfredo Escalante, Ana Berta Escalante, Joel
Escalante, Alicia Blankenship, Abel Escalante; ten grandchildren; and
one great-grandchild.
Funeral services will be held on Monday, January 30, at 10 a.m., at
Funeraria del Angel. Interment will follow at Combes
Cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2017, Harlingen, Cameron Co., TX, Death
Published in Brownsville Herald on Oct. 27,
2017
Eugene Blankenship
75, died Thursday, October 26, 2017, at Harlingen.
Thomae Garza Funeral Directors and Crematorium of San Benito is in charge of arrangements.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Cass
+2017, Bloomburg, Cass Co., TX, Obituary
Texarkana Gazette (TX) - April 23, 2017
Glenda Sue Taylor, 64, of Bloomburg, TX passed away April 21, 2017
in Texarkana, [Miller
Co.,] AR. Mrs. Taylor was
born October 5, 1952 in Kansas City, MO.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Hershel Taylor; mother, Thelma Blankenship; stepfather, James Blankenship; father, Harry Alvord; and sister, Penny
Granger.
Survivors include her daughters and son-in-law, Dena and Randy
Soule of Texarkana, AR, Loretta Smithson of Texarkana; two sons and
daughters-inlaw Tommy and Beth Taylor of North Carolina and Duane and Jennifer
Taylor of North Carolina; sisters and brothers-in-law, Frieda and Johnny
Castleman of Locksburg, AR, Goldena and Jimbo Dowhan of New Hampshire; brothers and sisters-in-law, Randy and
Linda Alvord of Missouri, David
and Carole Blankenship of
Ashdown, AR, Tommy and Donna
Blankenship of Foreman, AR, Scott and Sharon Blankenship of Locksburg, AR, Jerry and Joyce Wilson
of Texarkana; sisters-inlaw and brothers-inlaw, Shirley and John Clark of
Redwater, TX; , Lynn and Linda Clements of Texas; sister-in-law; Deloris
Gueterman of Redwater, TX., 12 grandchildren; 4 great grandchildren; and 15
nieces and nephews: special friends Annette Sharp and Kay Thomas.
Graveside service will be 2 p.m., Wednesday, April 26, 2017 at
Chapelwood Memorial Gardens under the direction of East Funeral Home Downtown.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Thelma
"Nadine" Alvard Blankenship: https://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=63658330
Carole L
Blankenship – b.26Apr1964 – Ashdown, AR: https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:KGW6-Y2N
Relatives -
David L. Blankenship, Holly Blankenship, W. Blankenship.
Scott D.
Blankenship – b.15Mar1967 – Locksburg, AR: https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:2MJJ-Z7P
Relatives -
Sharon J Blankenship Jr.
2017, Hughes Springs, Cass Co., TX, Obituary
http://www.tributes.com/obituary/show/Yvonne-Marie-Blankinship-104330159
Yvonne Marie Blankinship, June 16, 1941 - January 6, 2017, Hughes Springs, Texas
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Cherokee
+2017, Jacksonville, Cherokee Co., TX, Obituary
The Mountain Advocate, (Barbourville, KY) - February 2, 2017
Former Lily, Kentucky, resident Carolyn Sue
Kennedy-Monroe, 68, and her husband James Monroe, 85,
both of Jacksonville, Texas, stepped into eternity Wednesday, Jan. 18, near
Henderson, [Rusk Co.,] Texas. The couple died in an automobile
accident on U.S. Hwy. 79 South near County Road 468.
Before moving to Jacksonville, Texas, area near Lake Striker,
Kennedy-Monroe lived in Lily for nearly 20 years and was the advertising
director and general manager of The Mountain Advocate newspaper in
Barbourville, Kentucky, before retiring. She also was a local coordinator with
the EF Educational Foundation for Foreign Study, where she helped place
international students in local homes and enjoyed traveling extensively as well
as crocheting, cooking and various arts and crafts.
Monroe, an East Texas native, grew up in the Ennis community and
was a veteran of the U.S. Army, where he was a cook. He was born on Aug. 20,
1931, and had a career in building and worked on the development of the
Trans-Alaska Pipeline System. Following retirement, he enjoyed being an amateur
geologist and raising livestock, especially mules, on his ranch. He was
preceded in death by his parents, Mamie L. Terry and Monroe Loosier Sr. and is
survived by his daughter, Kristol Anne Loosier.
Kennedy-Monroe was born in the tiny coal camp community of War,
West Virginia, on May 10, 1948, and grew up in Indianapolis, Indiana, where she
graduated from George Washington High School. She deeply loved her family and
many friends and was known for her zest for life and warm hospitality.
Preceding her in death were her first husband, Robert Denver
"Bob" Kennedy, of Pine Knott, Kentucky, and parents, Millard
and Lois Blankenship of
Newcomb, Tennessee, and Lily.
Her survivors include son, Robert David "Rocky" Kennedy,
and his partner, April Wilson, Richmond, Kentucky; sister and husband, Patsy and Randy
Weiler, Murfreesboro, Tennessee; niece, Rebekah Weiler, Marietta, Georgia;
grandchildren Kala (Daniel) Jones, Corbin, Kentucky; Kyle (Sarah) Kennedy,
London, Kentucky; Kendra (Matthew) Hovis, Great Falls, South Carolina, Jada
Lynn Kennedy and Dallas Robert Kennedy, Richmond; great-grandchildren Amelia
Grace Jones, Elijah Glenn Jones, Kaylee Grace Burns, Hannah Elizabeth Kennedy
and Jace Hovis; an aunt, Peggy Hoeltje, Indianapolis, Indiana; lifetime friend
Nancy Napier of Jacksonville, Texas, and former daughter-in-law Lisa (Eric)
Hart of London, plus several cousins.
A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, February 4, 11 a.m.
-1 p.m. at Freedom Point Church, 472 North Kentucky
Hwy.1223 in Corbin, Kentucky. Both bodies were cremated and their ashes were
spread in private services.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Collin
2016, Anna, Collin Co., TX, Obituary
Published in The Times on Feb. 24, 2016
Charlotte Shirley (Hargan) Hardesty, born on January 9, 1935, age
81 years, of Anna, Texas (and formerly Hobart, IN), passed away on Tuesday,
February 9, 2016, surrounded by her family.
Shirley was preceded by her parents, George and Ruby Hargan; her
husband, Claud Hardesty; her great-granddaughter, Makayla Stone; and her
sister, Marlene Hilliard.
Shirley is survived by her daughters: Debby Huber (Al) Stone, Linda
Huber Dublo, and Denise Hardesty Rains; grandchildren: John (Dawn) Stone, Shawn
Schultz, Paul Schultz, Bill (Nikki) Schultz, Candice Dublo (Marcel) Lopez,
Crystal Dublo (Tim) Hart, Charlie Dublo, and Courtney Rains; and nine
great-grandchildren, as well as her sisters,
Jonah Blankinship and Pat Shadrix, numerous nieces and a
nephew.
Shirley was an avid Nascar fan.
A private funeral service will be held at the Commital Chapel at
Chapel Lawn Cemetery in Schererville, IN, on Monday, March 7, 2016, at 11:00
a.m.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2016, Farmersville, Collin Co., TX, Obituary
http://www.allenfuneral.com/?pagetype=obitlink&obit_id=1753096
Brenda Kay Blankenship, 59, of Farmersville, Texas passed away in McKinney, Texas on February 25, 2016. Brenda was born in
Farmersville on October 8, 1956 to parents, Lee C. Maples and Barbara Pauline
(Buckley) Maples.
Brenda was raised in Wylie and graduated from Wylie High
School. Brenda married Richard
Blankenship on July 13, 2002
in Lavon, Texas. She was a member of the
Altoga Baptist Church.
Brenda, after graduating from Wylie High School, began her career
at Intercontinental Manufacturing in Garland, Texas. She continued her career at Varo, Inc./Imo Industries. Most recently she has applied her ability
to relate to customers and co-workers as a Sales Associate at Macy’s Firewheel
(formerly Foley’s) for over 10 years.
Her outgoing, pleasant personality made her a favorite with customers
who frequently sought her out specifically in the store.
Brenda is survived by her husband,
Richard Blankenship of Farmersville, Texas, daughter, Kelley Vails of Wylie, Texas and sister, Darlene Maples of Wylie,
Texas.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Lee C. and Barbara
Pauline Maples.
Funeral services are Tuesday, March 1, 2016 at 2:00 P.M. at the
Allen Funeral Home Chapel. Rev. Clint
Bratcher is officiating. Interment will
follow at Thompson Cemetery in Copeville, Texas.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Richard Leon Blankenship – b.21Aug1946 -
Wylie, TX; https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:KYSZ-5TQ
Relatives - Brenda Blankenship, Brenda
Blankenship, Judy L. Blankenship, Judy Lynne Blankenship.
+2016, McKinney, Collin
Co., TX, Obituary
http://www.tributes.com/obituary/show/Robert-Lee-Blankenship-103530637
Robert Lee Blankenship, Sr., January 8, 1939 - April 26, 2016, McKinney, Texas
He was married to Linda.
A graveside service will be held at 10:00 a.m. Sunday May 1 2016 at
Fitzhugh Cemetery in Forest Grove Community Texas. The family will receive
friends during a visitation on Saturday evening April 30 2016 from 6:00 p.m.
until 8:00 p.m. at Turrentine-Jackson-Morrow Funeral Home, [Allen,
Collin Co., TX].
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2016, Princeton, Collin
Co., TX, Obituary
http://www.eastgatefuneralhome.com/obitlink?obit_id=1925235
Doris Jean
Blankenship, March 31, 1934 - February 18, 2017
Doris J.
Blankenship (Williams) of Princeton TX
passed away on February 18, 2017 at the age of 82.
Doris is
survived by her two brothers James & Jackie Williams, two sons Frankie Blankenship & wife Beverly, Tommy Joe Blankenship and wife Cindy, 3 grandkids
Tawnya Strawn & husband Max, Frankie Lee Blankenship & wife Misty,
Shannon Kirby & husband David, 8 great-grandkids Derek, Sara, Shaycee,
Chrissy, Katie, Zachery, Tyler, Hailey and 2 great great-grandkids Nolan and
Avery.
Cooke
2016, Gainesville, Cooke Co., TX, Obituary
Gainesville Daily Register (TX) - January 27, 2016
Funeral services for Bruce Nelson, of Gainesville, are scheduled
for 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, January 30, 2016 at Calvary
Baptist Church with Michael Parkhill and Larry Kremling officiating.
Interment will follow at Fairview Cemetery. Mr. Nelson's grandsons will be
serving as pallbearers and his great-grandsons will be honorary pallbearers.
Mr. Nelson passed away at home on Tuesday, January 26, 2016 at the
age of 91 & ½ . Bruce was born August 20, 1924 in
Shawnee, Oklahoma to John and Daisy Nelson.
He served honorably in the U.S. Navy on the USS Idaho in the South
Pacific during World War II. Mr. Nelson married Betty Webb on June 21, 1946. He
retired from Texas Oklahoma Geophysical Cable Company in 1986 and served as a
Deacon at Calvary Baptist Church.
Mr. Nelson was a proud Father, Grandfather, and Great-Grandfather.
He would say, "I am proud of my family and I love each and every one of
them." He was also proud to be a Christian and a Veteran of World War II.
Everyone who knew Bruce liked and respected him. He would say, "I speak to
everyone and treat them as I want to be treated. I get along with
everybody." His smile and joking nature will be missed.
Survivors include daughter, Janice Parkhill of Gainesville;
daughter, Diana Eichenberger and husband, Fred of Gainesville; son, Richard
Nelson and wife, Connie of Granby, Colorado; son, David Nelson and wife, Marsha
of Callisburg; grandchildren,
Michael, Marcus, and Jason Parkhill, Christopher Nelson, Carrie Loos, Bryant,
Tyler, and Riley Nelson, Amanda McDowell, Jennifer Kirchem, and Bridget Blankenship; great-grandchildren, Madison, Merrick, Jenna
Sue, Brody, and Alyssa Parkhill, Wyatt, Josie, and Lyla Loos, Alexandria and
Owen Nelson, Emory, Bethany, and Trinity Kirchem, and Bobby, Tara, Julie, and Hannah Blankenship ; and brother, John Nelson of Huntsville.
Mr. Nelson was preceded in death by wife, Betty (October 30, 2006),
son-in-law, Wayne Parkhill (April 26, 2014), his parents, three brothers, and
one sister.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Dallas
2016, Dallas, Dallas Co., TX, Obituary
Bobby Earl Buchanan passed away January 26 2016. Bobby was born
January 24 1937 and was a lifelong Dallas area resident.
He was preceded in death by his parents, James and Gertrude
(Rivers) Buchanan.
He is survived by his brothers Donald Buchanan and Wayne Buchanan
and sister Carolyn Blankenship, nieces Brooke Hiltzman and Jacqueline
Gonzales and nephew Nicholas Buchanan.
Bobby was a retired employee of Bank of America and a member of
Ferndale Baptist Church in Dallas.
Graveside services will be at Laurel Land Funeral Home, 6000 South
R. L. Thornton Freeway, Dallas, Texas 75232, Saturday,
January 30, 2016 at 2:30 pm.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2016, Dallas, Dallas Co., TX, Obituary
Star Beacon (Ashtabula, OH) - February 28, 2016
Thomas Lee Wiese, age 58, died on Jan. 28, 2016 after a heart
attack. Tom was born July 7, 1957, in Ashtabula, to Robert L. and Barbara P.
Wiese.
Growing up in Ohio, Tom developed a lifelong love of the natural
world, science and outdoor sports. After graduating from Edgewood High, he
earned a Mechanical Engineering degree in 1979 from the University of Michigan.
He worked for Westinghouse in Brazil and North Carolina. In 1985, Tom earned an
MBA from Wharton, and moved to Dallas to marry Karen Wilson. He worked many
years as a financial analyst in the hotel industry, and later taught middle and
high school science. In 2013, he retired and volunteered at the NDSM foodbank,
and became a docent at the Perot Nature and Science Museum in Dallas. Tom will
be remembered as an optimistic, kind, and compassionate man. Tom was an engaged
and loving father to his three children, and an elder and active member in the
Presbyterian Church.
Tom leaves behind his wife, Karen of Dallas, Texas; daughter,
Kendra of Denton, Texas; sons, Kevin of Ann Arbor, Mich. and Allen of Dallas,
Texas; mother, Barbara Wiese of Dallas, Texas; sisters, Jo Johnson of Ann
Arbor, Mich. and Carol Powers of Issaquah, Wash.; sisters-in-law, Mary Caldwell of Dunbar, W.Va. and Ann Blankenship of Fayetteville, W.Va.; brothers-in-law,
Tim Johnson of Ann Arbor, Mich., Dan Powers of Issaquah, Wash., Joe Caldwell of
Dunbar, W.Va, and Stephen Wilson of Dallas, Texas; and uncles, aunts and many
nieces, nephews and cousins.
He was preceded in death by his father, Robert Wiese; and his
brother, Jay Wiese.
A Memorial will be held at Preston Hollow Presbyterian Church,
Dallas, Texas on Saturday, March 5th, at 2 p.m.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2016, Dallas, Dallas Co., TX, Obituary
Greenville Herald-Banner (TX) - March 26, 2016
Bennie O. Dry, 86, of Dallas, passed away Thursday, March 24, 2016,
at his home. He was born Sept. 21, 1929, in Mannsville, Okla., to Johnnie
Thomas Dry and Jessie Eliza Brown Dry.
Bennie married Melba Jean Blankenship on July 9, 1947, in Marietta, Okla. He was
a member of Cockrell Hill Baptist Church, and retired as a plant manager for
Proko Paint Company.
Mr. Dry was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Eula Mae
Scott and four brothers, Troy Dry, Allen Dry, Elbert Dry, and Jack Dry.
He is survived by his wife of 68 years, Melba Dry; daughter Linda
Peacock and husband Larry of Arlington; son Gary Dry and wife Hazel of Grand
Prairie; grandchildren Robert Peacock of Lillian, Dawn Hargrove and husband
Bryan of Midlothian, Bryan Peacock of Lillian, Julie Dunaway of Grand Prairie,
Kim McCoy and husband Landon of Arlington, and Keith Dry of Arlington;
great-grandchildren Dawn Peacock, Hayden Hargrove, Allyson Hargrove, Hillary
Abney, Phillip Tidwell, Cayden Dunaway, Lexie Brewer, Rylee McCoy, and Austyn
Brooke McCoy; four sisters, Lorene Phillips of Holiday, Annie Jackson of
Ardmore, Okla., Melba Price of Hurst, and Kathleen Pollard of Ardmore, Okla.;
sister-in-law Eva Wilcox of Rockwall and Carolyn Thompson and husband Brent of
Little Rock, Ark.; and numerous nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.
Funeral service will be held Monday, March 28, at R. W. Owens &
Son Funeral Home in Wolfe City, Texas, at 2 p.m. with Bro. Tim Hearn
officiating. Interment will follow at Mount Carmel Cemetery in Wolfe City with
Robert Peacock, Bryan Peacock, Keith Dry, Rick Wilcox, Landon McCoy, Bryan
Hargrove, Brent Thompson, and Garland Edelhauser serving as pallbearers.
Honorary pallbearers will be George Chavez, Jerry Price, Louie B. Robinson and
Gary Smotherman.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2017, Dallas, Dallas Co., TX, Obituary
Published in Dallas Morning News on Jan. 25,
2017
Patricia Moss Browning, a life-long resident of Dallas, was born on
September 17, 1925 to Henrietta Virginia Moss and Luther Dines Moss.
Patricia attended Ursuline Academy, and North Dallas High School,
and then graduated with a degree in business from Southern Methodist
University.
Patricia taught dancing at Arthur Murray Dance Studio, and was a
couture floor and runway model for Neiman Marcus. She was always and without
fail, the epitome of elegance, style and glamour. She had an amazing zest for
life and an unfailing sense of humor that carried her through many physical
illnesses throughout her life. Patricia is preceded in death by her beloved
husband, Charles Myrick Browning, of Arlington, Texas.
Patricia is survived by her son, Charles F. Browning (Mary
Browning), by her daughter Diane B. Ewing (Donald Ewing), and daughter Patricia B. Blankinship. She is also survived by her grandchildren
Charles Blankinship, Robert Blankinship,
Jacqueline Jordan, Jennifer Jordan Bolesta (Evan Bolesta), (Mollie Blankinship), and by her great-grandchildren Elizabeth Bolesta and Ryan Blankinship.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2017, Dallas, Dallas
Co., TX, Obituary
Houston Chronicle (TX) - December 2, 2017
Cleta Sharp Ortloff was born on January 12, 1918, in Calera, OK,
and passed away at 99 years of age on November 25th, 2017. She was one of
eleven brothers and sisters who were children of Cleveland and Zora Sharp, two
of whom were infants who went to Heaven before the age of two.
She graduated from high school at the age of 16 as salutatorian of
her class in 1934 and from Southeastern Oklahoma State University in 1938. One
of her special memories from her high school years was when she won 3 gold
medals in one day in an Interscholastic League contest for the southern
Oklahoma district. She received her Masters degree in English from the
University of Tulsa in 1965. She began her teaching career in Locust Grove, OK,
when she was 20 years old. In 1941 she was offered and accepted the job of
administrative secretary to the controller of Douglas Aircraft in Tulsa where
they manufactured B-24s and A-26s.
While working in Tulsa, she fell in love with John Ortloff, who
would be her husband for 64 years. They were married on October 16, 1943, in
Tulsa, Oklahoma, at Boston Avenue Methodist Church in the Rose Chapel. They
lived in Tulsa until 1965 except for one year in 1957 when the family lived in
Venezuela when John worked on blowout prevention of oil wells on Lake
Maracaibo. They traveled the world and visited all of the continents except
Antarctica. They were long-time members of the Wedding Band class at Chapelwood
Methodist Church in Houston serving in various capacities including president.
They were active in the Hey Lollies square dance club.
Their children were raised in Tulsa, and Cleta went back to
teaching English when they were in high school. In 1965, John was transferred
to Houston with Exxon, and Cleta began teaching English and Creative writing at
Spring Woods High School in SBISD until she retired in 1981. They spent 1968
living in Tiburon, California while John was on a special assignment with the
Bureau of Mines and Mineralogy and Cleta enjoyed her year away from teaching,
being able to explore San Francisco and the Bay area. When back in Houston,
they were active in bridge clubs and were also both recognized as life members
of the Board of Stewards at Chapelwood Methodist Church Houston, TX.
They were charter members of the Buckingham Retirement Community
before John passed away in 2007. Cleta relocated to Dallas to be close to her
family in 2014. Cleta was involved with many civic and church-affiliated
organizations like Den Mother for Cub Scouts, Camp Fire Girls Leader, Delta
Kappa Gamma, the Church Library and as a leader of her
church circle. Her passions were reading, playing bridge, knitting and
quilting, and worldwide travel. She loved to line dance until the age of 98.
She will always be remembered for her fabulous smile and living life to the
fullest. She was a voracious reader, sometimes reading as many as five books a
week. She had a very sharp mind and she smiled at all people whom she came
across while living at both the Buckingham and Edgemere .
She was hard-of-hearing in her latter years, but if she couldn't hear what a
person was saying she would just smile and nod. She was always very fit and
used to walk the halls where she lived.
She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband John E.
Ortloff, her sisters Lucille, Mozelle, Maurine and Gwen along with brothers
Byron, J. T. and Jones. She was also preceded by an infant daughter, Elizabeth
Gayle.
She is survived by her sister, Geraline Auerbach of Denver, as well
as two children, Donald John Ortloff of Point Blank, TX, and Joan Rochelle
Ortloff Steinhoff of Dallas, TX. She is also survived by three grandchildren, Eric Steinhoff, Erin
Faflik, and Carrie Blankenship, as well as three precious
great-grandchildren, Levi, Connor, and two-week-old Blake.
A memorial service will be held on Sunday December 3rd in
Fellowship Hall at Fellowship Bible Church Dallas, 9330 N Central Expy, Dallas, TX at 2 p.m. with Gary Brandenburg officiating.
Cleta will then be buried in Houston next to her husband at Memorial Oaks
Cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2016, Garland, Dallas
Co., TX, Obituary
http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/name/carolyn-blankenship-obituary?pid=1000000179458673
Carolyn Sue Blankenship, May 26, 1956 - March 25, 2016, Garland, Texas
Funeral Services Saturday April 02 2016 11:00 am Mount Hebron
Missionary Baptist Church 1233 Highway 66 Garland Texas 75040.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2016, Irving, Dallas
Co., TX, Obituary
Published in Dallas Morning News on Aug. 24,
2016
Jerry A. Hayes of Irving passed away August 21, 2016. He was born
on September 1, 1934 in Shreveport, Louisiana to Robert Lee and Mary Elizabeth
(Hayden) Hayes.
Jerry was a resident of Irving for over 50 years where he worked as
a Home Builder and Realtor. He graduated from Texas A&M
in 1957 and volunteered as an Ambassador at The DFW Airport.
He is preceded in death by his parents and wife Yvonne Hayes.
He leaves behind to cherish his memory son Keith Hayes and wife
Karen of Southlake, Texas; daughter Lisa Hayes of Newport Beach, California; sister Mary Ellen Blankenship of Plano, Texas; brother Robert Lee Hayes of Kansas City,
Missouri; grandchildren Stephanie Hayes; Ali Hayes; Hayden Hayes; and Tatum
Hayes.
A funeral service will be held at 10:00 am on Friday, August 26,
2016 at Brown's Memorial Funeral Home Chapel with Chaplain Ron Scott
officiating.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Mary Hayes Blankenship – b.26Nov1936 -
Plano, TX: https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:KG2J-2RM
Relatives - Blankenshi Sparks Dann, Buddy
Clu Blankenship, Clay Blankenship, Clu Blankenship, Donna Mitcham Blankenship,
Ellen Blankenship, Residence Blankenship, Ruby B Blankenship, Ruthellen Heaton,
Steven C Blankenship, William C Buddy Blankenship, Wm (Buddy) Clu Chf
Blankenship
2017, Mesquite, Dallas
Co., TX, Death
In Memory of Thomas
Leon Blankenship - February
12, 1932 - April 27, 2017
Arrangements under the direction of
Anderson-Clayton-Gonzalez Funeral Home, Mesquite, TX.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2017, Sunnyvale, Dallas Co., TX, Death
Published in Dallas Morning News on May 7,
2017
Thomas L. Blankenship, 85, Sunnyvale, Texas died peacefully in his home Thursday, April
27th.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2016, North Dallas, Dallas Co., TX, Obituary
http://obits.dignitymemorial.com/dignity-memorial/obituary.aspx?n=Hilda-Blankinship&lc=1458&pid=179875895&mid=6915041
Hilda H. Blankinship
was born at home on May 1, 1923 in Niantic, Illinois to John William Hagen and
Mary Irene Hagen.
Hilda was delivered by a midwife, a common practice at the time.
Hilda was the youngest sibling with two brothers, Jack and Jimmy and two
sisters, Mary and Marjorie. As a teenage girl, Hilda met her future husband, Bob Blankinship, in high school in Niantic. In 1942 after the Pearl Harbor
attack at the beginning of WWII, Hilda and Bob moved to Washington, DC, to work
for the defense department. It was there on February 27, 1943, that Hilda and
Bob were married. They lived in a small apartment at 18th and Pennsylvania
Avenue.
When the war ended Hilda and Bob moved back to Niantic and Bob got
a job at a local hardware store. While in Niantic, Steve was born to Bob and
Hilda on August 30, 1946, and Neal on December 11, 1949. Bob landed a sales job
for the Kirsch Company in the early 1950s. His territory was to be Atlanta and
the surrounding cities in Georgia. So Hilda, Bob and their two young children
moved to Atlanta around 1955. In 1959 Bob's company transferred him to Dallas,
Texas. Bob found a house on Robin Road in North Dallas. They bought it and
moved in the year John Kennedy was elected to the presidency.
Hilda landed a job at the newly completed Apparel Mart and ran the
showroom for Van Raalte, a lingerie company. After a few years Hilda left Van
Raalte and went to work for Titche Goettinger. In the early 1970s Hilda was
hired as a sales associate with Neiman Marcus. She worked in the gift gallery
department, and over time established an impressive clientele that included
names such as the Hunts, the Schoellkopf family, the Crow family and many
others. All the movers and shakers or their personal assistants all shopped at
Neiman Marcus and they all loved Hilda, especially around Christmas time. Hilda
was known to personally deliver gifts for clients as late as Christmas eve to some of her last minute high-profile customers. Hilda
worked at the downtown store and at Northpark.
It was at Neiman's that Hilda met Patricia Browning. Patricia
worked at the Neiman's downtown store. Hilda introduced Patricia to her oldest
son, Steve. Steve and Patricia hit it off and were married in 1977. They had
son, Robert in 1980 and another son, Charles in 1988. Hilda's other son, Neal went to work for NCH Corporation in 1974. Neal met
Linda Greene at NCH in 1977 and they married in 1985.
Bob retired from the Kirsch Company in 1983 and followed his dream
of woodworking in the wood shop he built on his property in 1984. Hilda retired
from Neiman Marcus in the late 80s after the lifting of merchandise became too
difficult, but continued to enjoy the Neiman's retiree discount throughout the
rest of her life.
When Hilda's brother, Jimmy who had lived in Chicago, Illinois, all
of his life became too old and sick to care for himself, Hilda and Bob took him
in and cared for him up until his death in 2002. Hilda took care of her
husband, Bob when he became ill around 2002 until his passing in 2004.
Hilda later sold her house and moved into an apartment and enjoyed
living a fully independent life going to church, reading, enjoying Notre Dame
basketball and drove herself to church, doctors appointments and to Neiman's to
shop for herself and family almost right up to the end of her life.
When Hilda passed away on Monday, May 2, just one day after her
93rd birthday, she left behind a legacy of loving and caring for her family,
her friends and everyone she ever knew. She was very devout to her religion.
Hilda loved basketball, the Eternal Word Network but most of all, she loved her
family and her great grandson, Ryan. Hilda will be dearly missed and fondly
remembered as a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother and one
heck of a Neiman Marcus sales associate!
Hilda is survived by son, Neal and his wife, Linda; Hilda's
daughter-in-law Patricia; her grandsons, Charles and Robert Blankinship and
Robert's wife Mollie and their son, Hilda's great grandson, Ryan.
She is predeceased by her son, Steve, and husband Bob.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Denton
2016, Denton, Denton
Co., TX, Obituary
http://www.brownsfuneralservice.com/obituaries/Shirley-Blankenship-4066/#!/Obituary
Shirley Ann Blankenship entered this
life on February 28, 1958 in Boston, Mass. Shirley went home to be with her
Lord and Savior on March 30, 2016 in Denison, TX at the age of 58 years, 1
month and 2 days.
Shirley attended school at Northwest
Heights. She was a devoted and faithful member of White Sands Methodist Church.
She loved her church family and reading her cherished bible. Shirley enjoyed
writing, drawing, coloring and singing. She was a precious soul that loved to
laugh and brightened everyone’s day. She will be dearly missed by all that knew
and loved her.
Preceding her in death are her father,
her step-father, one brother, and her maternal and paternal grandparents.
Shirley is survived by her mother,
Shirley
M. Blankinship of Durant; sisters, Anita Smith and husband Danny of Sherman, TX, Jan Stanley and
husband Tom of Mustang, OK, Kathy Blankinship of Durant, and Denise Cheatham of
Turlock, CA; brothers, Larry Blankinship of Sacramento, CA, and Brad Moyer of
Iowa; and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, aunts, and uncles.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM
Tuesday, April 5, 2016 at Brown’s Funeral Service Chapel with Adam Cantrell and
Ronnie Ford officiating. Interment will follow at Bentley Cemetery.
+2017, Denton, Denton
Co., TX, Obituary
Published in Denton Record-Chronicle on Feb.
26, 2017
Becky Gene Buckner, 57 of Denton, TX passed away on Dec. 31, 2016
at Senior Care Rehab in Denton. She was born in Dallas, TX on Christmas morning
and grew up in Duncanville, TX.
She lived much of her life in Denton, TX where she attended Ashbury
United Methodist Church. She loved God. She is no longer in pain but is with
our Lord now, who comforted her through her brave fight with cancer. She was a
very beautiful person and will be greatly missed by many friends (including her
best friend-Wanda Harwell), and her family.
She is preceded in death by her parents, William Clayton and Glenda
Jane Buckner, and her son, Mario Estrada.
Becky is survived by her daughter, Rebecca Renee McGar of
Grapevine, TX; 2 beautiful grand daughters, Haley Renee Robinson and Jessica
Dawn Hambrook. She is survived also by 5 sisters
and 2 brothers; Pat Hays of Arlington, TX, Sandra McCall of Maybank, TX, Peggy
Denton of Arlington, TX, Donna Barr of South Carolina, Cheryl Blankenship of Arlington, TX, William Buckner of
Mansfield, TX, and Jimmy Buckner of Desoto, TX.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Cheryl Kay
Blankenship – b.24Apr1963 - Arlington, TX: https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:KG5N-6RQ
Relatives -
James Gilbert Blankensh Jr., James Blankenship.
James Gilber
Blankenship – b.27Nov1965 - Arlington, TX: https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:KG6H-WW8
Relatives -
Cheryl Kay Blankenship, E. Blankenship, Elizabeth Vee Blankenship, James
Blankenshi
2017, Krum, Denton Co., TX, Obituary
Published in
Denton Record-Chronicle on Jan. 29, 2017
Beverly Ann Luginbyhl "Mimi" of Krum,
went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, January 18, 2017, at the age of 71. She
was born in Denton, Texas on June 4, 1945. She passed away in her home of 53
years, which is exactly where she wanted to be.
Beverly was full of life, she loved
getting dressed up and getting out.
She was preceded in death by her 2nd born child, David Lynn Tutt
and her parents, Edna and Roy Wallace, and Philo Luginbyhl. Also,
her brother, Eddie Luginbyhl and her sister, Shirley Luginbyhl.
She is survived by 5 children:
Eddie Blankenship, David Wayne Tutt, Krissann Brimberry,
Shannon Tutt, and Jay Luginbyhl, 10 Grandchildren,
Brooke Mai, Amber Blankenship, Brittney Brimberry and her fiance Alan
Hanley, Kristen Sexton and her husband James Sexton, Holly Brimberry, Dandie
Doyle, Harrison Doyle, Autumn Luginbyhl, Kyle Luginbyhl and Zachary Luginbyhl,
9 great grandchildren, Billy, Kloe, Jaylee, Grayson, and Cole Blankenship,
Brooklyn and Brayden Hanley, Jayden and Tucker Sexton, also, her long time love
of her life Jan Carrington.
A celebration of life memorial service will be held Saturday,
February 4, 2017 at Open Range Cowboy Church, 7290 Hawkeye Rd in Krum, Texas at
2:00 p.m. led by Pastor John Ritchie.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2016, Lake Dallas, Denton Co., TX, Obituary
Billy Ray Canipe, 88, of Lake Dallas, passed away Monday, February
8, 2016 in Denton. He was born
December 3, 1927 in Dallas to Roy Allen Canipe and Lucille Stayton Canipe.
He served in the U.S. Navy during WWII. He married Judy Buchanan
and had retired from Mobil Oil Co.
Services will be held at a later date.
He is survived by his wife, Judy Canipe, daughters, Lucinda Canipe of Denton, Valerie Blankenship, Dana Canipe, both of Georgia, step-daughter, Michele Snider of
Saint Jo, grandchildren, Cari Beth Sinclair and Matt Story, nieces, Lisa Ingram
and Jan Furtick, nephew, Steve Speights and several great nieces and nephews.
He is preceded in death by his parents, son, Billy Ray Canipe, Jr.
and sister, Betty Jean Black.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2017, Lewisville, Denton
Co., TX, Obituary
Published in Denton Record-Chronicle on Feb.
5, 2017
Claudine Amason Talley, 101, passed away on February 4, 2017 in
Lewisville, Texas. She was born on July 23, 1915 in Taft, Texas to Lonnie and
Roxie Amason.
She married the late Roy Talley in Denton and was retired from
Victor Equipment Company. She was a member of the Rebekah Lodge # 241, Lady
Optimist Club and a life time member of The Ladies Auxiliary of Veterans of
Foreign Wars
After the passing of her mother, her and her siblings moved to
Texas to be raised by her Aunt and Uncle, Charlie and Viola Amason. She
attended Lewisville Schools and worked around the farm doing various chores.
Claudine moved to Denton at the age of 17. She married Bill Bryant but was
widowed after twenty years of marriage. She later married Fred Deal, who passed
away after twenty five years of marriage. She had two others marriages to
Marshall Mordecai and Roy Talley. Claudine did not have any children but was
cared for by her nieces and nephews.
She is preceded in death by her husbands, Roy Talley, Henry
"Bill" Bryant, Fred Deal and Marshall Moracai, her mother and father,
aunt and uncle, Charlie and Viola Amason, sister, Minie Beaver and brother Tom
Amason
She is survived by her step-son, Clifton Talley of Seymour, Texas, nieces and nephews; Herman and wife
Margie Beaver of Wichita Falls, Texas, Dorothy Presnall of Lewisville, Jimmie
and wife Norma Beaver of Jacksonville, Florida, Claudette
and husband Bobby Blankenship of Lewisville, Texas, Billy and wife Sharon
of Midland, Texas, and many more nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held in the Chapel of DeBerry Funeral
Directors in Denton, Texas on Tuesday, February 7, 2017 at 1:00 P.M. Interment
will follow at Roselawn Memorial Park in Denton, Texas.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Ector
+2016, Odessa, Ector Co., TX, Obituary
Published in Las Cruces Sun-News on May 21,
2016
Leota Faye Cox, 83, of Odessa passed away on Monday, May 16, 2016
in Andrews, [Andrews Co., TX]. She was born on May 20, 1932 in
Littlefield, Texas to Percy Columbus Whitlock and Beatrice Velma Blankenship Whitlock.
She was raised in Salem, NM and graduated from Hatch Valley High
School in Hatch, NM. She married James E. "Buck" Cox on January 20, 1951
in Salem, New Mexico. He preceded her in death on December 11, 1983. She had
lived in Hatch most of her life, and moved to Odessa in 2001. She loved
quilting and was a member of the First Baptist Church in Hatch.
She was also preceded in death by her parents, 1 sister, Doris
Cantrell, 3 brothers, Jim, Don Lewis, and Delbert Wayne Whitlock.
She is survived by her 2 sons, Jerry Cox of Odessa and Kenneth W.
Cox and wife, Sandra, of Andrews; 1 sister, Leona Brand of Coppell; and 2
grandsons, Aaron and Bryan Cox of Andrews.
Family and friends will gather to celebrate her life at 3:00 PM
Friday, September 2, 2016 at Garden of Memories Cemetery in Hatch, New Mexico.
Cremation is under the personal care of McNett Funeral Home in Andrews.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2016, Odessa, Ector
Co., TX, Obituary
Midland Reporter-Telegram (TX) - June 10, 2016
Verna Jo Gray, 77, of Odessa, died Monday, June 6, 2016 at her
residence. She was born December 4, 1938 in Burkett, Texas.
She married Ralph Gray January 3, 1985 in Midland, Texas. He
preceded her in death August 16, 2014. Verna worked at the Big Spring State
Hospital for a number of years. She received her LVN license in 1992 and worked
until retiring in 2007. She enjoyed spending time with her family and her dog,
Max.
She was also preceded in death by her parents, Earnest and Ruth Langford Blankinship; one sister, Billie
Ruth Strickland; and two brothers, Earnest Raymond Blankinship and Larry Dennis Blankinship.
Survivors include three daughters, Becky Caldwell and husband,
Larry of Tye, Letha Smith and husband, Bob of Irving, and Beverly Helferich and
husband, Mark of Odessa; two sons, Ernie Strickland and wife, Laura of Big
Spring, and Bruce Strickland and wife, Jennifer of San Angelo; two step-sons,
Wade Gray and Robbie Gray, both of Helotes; and by 10 grandchildren and five
great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, June 11,
2016 at Nalley-Pickle & Welch Rosewood Chapel in Big Spring with Chaplain
Johnny Touchstone of Star Hospice, officiating. Interment will follow at
Trinity Memorial Park in Big Spring.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Ellis
+2017, Ennis, Ellis
Co., TX, Death
Sammy Merrill Blankenship, January 16, 1933 - January 29, 2017, Ennis, Texas
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2016, Waxahachie, Ellis
Co., TX, Obituary
The Waxahachie Daily Light, (TX) - March 2, 2016
Waxahachie resident Bobby Mikeal Howard passed away at the age of
72 on March 1, 2016 with family by his side. Bobby was born on Oct. 9, 1943 in
Waxahachie to Lloyd Wendell Howard and Jenelle Reynolds Howard of Waxahachie.
Bobby was a life long resident of Waxahachie. Where
he retired from Owens Corning fiberglass in 2007, after 34 years of dedicated
service. Bobby served his country while in the U.S. Navy. Bobby touched
many lives while here on earth and will be missed dearly.
Bobby was preceded in death by his father, mother, daughter
Brigette Howard, and grandson Brandon Howard.
Bobby is survived by his son Heith Howard of Waxahachie, daughter
Jamie Griffin and her husband Allen, also of Waxahachie, Brothers Wendell Howard
of Waxahachie and Bill Howard of Tennessee. Grandchildren Kirstie Cole, Emily
Howard, Elisabeth Howard, Brendon Blankenship,
and Trevor Blankenship. Two great grandchildren Kennlee Cole and Mark Cole Jr. As well as many cousins, nieces, and nephews.
A memorial service will be held at Wayne Boze Funeral Home in the
Pat Boze Memorial Chapel at 10 a.m. on Saturday, March 5, 2016.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
El Paso
2016, El Paso, El Paso Co., TX, Death
In Memory of Linda
Ann Blankenship; November 18,
1940 - February 25, 2016
Arrangements under the direction of
Funeraria Del Angel-Martin East, El Paso, TX.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2016, El Paso, El Paso Co., TX, Funeral
Published in El Paso Times from Feb. 26 to
Mar. 4, 2016
Linda Ann Blankenship, 75
Committal service Monday, February 29, 2016
at 9:30am at Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Services entrusted to F.D.A. Martin Funeral East, 1460
George Dieter Dr., El Paso, Texas
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2016, El Paso, El Paso Co., TX, Obituary
Published as El Paso Times (TX) - May 17,
2016
On the afternoon of May 14, 2016 Margaret
Clark Doss, 98, passed away at home surrounded by her family. Margaret was born on October 25, 1917 in
Roanoke, Virginia to Daniel & Lucy Blankenship Clark.
They preceded her in death as did her husband, Luther W. Doss;
daughter, Freda "Sissie" Shelvatine; brothers Lewis and Royal Jeter
Clark; niece Cathy Clark; great- great- grandson Adrian Delgado.
Margaret spent many years in Roanoke before moving to Danville, Va.
with her husband and their son, Luther W. "Jay" Doss, Jr. She was a
private caregiver at Roman Eagle nursing home and other facilities in the area.
She and her husband, Luther Sr. also spent a few years in Miami, Florida before
moving back to Virginia. She was a faithful member of the Pentecostal Church of
God family in Danville. In 1983 Margaret moved with her family to El Paso, TX
where she spent the remainder of her life as a homemaker and caregiver to her
grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was one of the oldest members of
Hillcrest Baptist church in El Paso, TX.
Margaret is survived by her son Luther "Jay" W. Doss,
Jr., her grandchildren Kathy Lynn Doss, Robby J. Doss (Sandra Y. Doss);
Kimberly J. Palmieri (Tony Palmieri); Sonja G. Dean (Dave Dean); Crystal
Michelle Hughes (Doug Hughes) (Mike Trejo); and Sean A. Doss. She is also
survived by her great- grandchildren Amanda Dean (Ramon "Junior" Delgado), Christopher Yanez, Nycole Palmieri,
Casandra Yanez, Jesse Dean, Luke Palmieri, Dylan Trejo, Logan Hughes, Ryan
Trejo, Joshua Doss, Justin Doss, Chloe Palmieri and great- great- granddaughter
Anneliese Delgado. She is also survived by her niece Betty Jo Anthony.
Margaret's granddaughters Kimberly, Sonja and Crystal Michelle would like to
acknowledge the time our brother Robby spent with her and was there to provide
for her when we could not be, it did not go unnoticed.
Services will be held at Hillcrest Baptist Church on Saturday, May
21st at 1:00pm, Committal Service to follow at Restlawn Memorial Gardens.
Pallbearers: Robby Doss, Christopher Yanez, Jesse Dean, Luke Palmieri, Dylan
Trejo, Ryan Trejo, Joshua Doss, Justin Doss Honorary Pallbearers: Sean Doss,
Logan Hughes
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Freestone
2017, Fairfield, Freestone
Co., TX, Obituary
Corsicana Daily Sun (TX) - May 18, 2017
Elizabeth Ann Lemmings, 63, of Fairfield passed away Monday, May
15, 2017 at Palestine Regional
Hospital, [Anderson Co., TX].
She was preceded in death by her parents, S.T. & Hazel Roberts
French; sister, Mary Gross; brothers, Samuel French and Billy French.
She is survived by her husband, Dewayne R. Lemmings of Fairfield;
daughter, Judy Robinson and husband Chris of Fairfield; son, Justin Rampy of
Cayuga; sisters, Linda Mathews of Dawson and Robin French of Carthage; step daughters, Laurie Blankenship of Kemp and Brandi Schlottman and husband
Tanner of Ennis; grandsons, Rayden
Crisantes, Sam Robinson, Wyatt Rampy, Lane Schlottman, Chase Schlottman, Ethan Blankenship, and Bryan Marks; granddaughters, Tandi
Schlottman and Haley Rampy.
Visitation will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, May 18, 2017 at
Paschal Funeral Home. The family will bury her cremains at a later date.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Galveston
+2017, Bacliff, Galveston Co., TX, Funeral
http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/name/Wilma-Blankenship-obituary?pid=1000000185438544
Wilma Lou Blankenship - September 13, 1932 - May 17, 2017
Arrangements under the direction of Forest Park
East Funeral Home and Cemetery, Webster, TX.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2017, Bacliff, Galveston Co., TX, Obituary
Wilma Lou Blankenship, 84, Bacliff,
Texas passed away May 17, 2017. She was born in Malakoff, Texas on September
13, 1932 to Olen T. and Stella Faye Stewart.
She was married to Oren Blankenship for 7 years
before his passing in 2015. Wilma worked as a secretary early in life and later
became a LVN. She was a member of Citymark Church in League City and the
Ladies' Axillary. Wilma had a passion for darts, pool and sports, but most of
all her grandbabies and her dog, Little Man.
She was preceded in death by her parents
and her husband, Oren Blankenship.
She is survived by her daughter
Charolette Chesson and husband Dave; son Leonard Morrow; daughters Theresa
McIntire and Lorie Rasberry and husband Bryan; 10 grandchildren; 30
great-grandchildren and 5 great-great grandchildren. She was loved and will be
missed by many.
Celebration of Life on Tuesday, May 23,
2017 at Forest Park East Funeral Home and Cemetery, 21620 Gulf Freeway Webster,
Texas 77598 at 12:30 p.m. and interment in Forest Park East Cemetery.
Pallbearers: Tommy Miles, B. J. Rasberry, Shelbie Dowlearn, Dwayne Stewart,
Dustin Chesson, Andrew Chesson.
+2016, Galveston, Galveston Co., TX, Obituary
The Galveston County Daily News, (TX) - October 20, 2016
On October 13, Ada Wright jubilantly achieved victory over a seven
year experience with increasingly debilitating dementia. Born to Ruthie Blankenship Padgett and Wesley Marion Padgett August 9, 1921
in Monroe County, Kentucky, she had brothers Alvis and Brandt and sister Viola.
As a child, she read Zane Grey books aloud to them by kerosene
lamp. All have gone before her. Her daughter Michelle Sierpina, PhD, and Ada's
beloved "most wonderful son-in-law" Victor Sierpina, MD, honor her
now as they have always. Her grandchildren Geoff Zaba, Todd Sierpina Zaba
(Kori), Suzi Sierpina, Dave Sierpina, MD (Carme Carbonell), and great
grandchildren Kyle McCullough, Serenity Zaba, and Maddex Mercado brightened her
days. Like a son to her, Bob Carter (Melody), and their children also survive
her.
Most of her life was spent with her beloved husband Bob Highley in
Decatur, Illinois, where she worked for 43 years at the Staley Company, and
reared her sister's three sons Leroy, Gary, and Bobby Carter. Her niece Janet
Clifton lived at her home, enabling her to become an OR nurse. Ada mourned the
passing of her darling Bob, Leroy, Gary, and Janet. Kermit Wright, her husband
later in life, also preceded her in death.
Even working full-time, she served as Girl Scout leader and
volunteered in church and school activities while caring for her aging parents.
Her kitchen was often filled with food baskets for family and friends,
generously shared from her vegetable garden. When lifelong learning began at
UTMB in 2002, Ada came from Illinois to manage mail to participants. When she
moved to Galveston in 2006, she became a dedicated, full-time
OLLI volunteer, stuffing envelopes, filing registrations, and
"other duties as assigned."
She spoke daily with gratitude of everyone who welcomed, loved, and
cared for her: her precious friend Jeanette Dotson, Judy Johnson and beloved
Erica at Concord Homes, and Hospice Care Team who lovingly, respectfully helped
her finish her earthly work.
Family and friends will celebrate her life in a private ceremony at
a later date.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Gillespie
+2017, Fredericksburg, Gillespie Co., TX, Obituary
Published in Morning Sun on Mar. 3, 2017
Georgia Gayle Longstreth, 92, formerly of Pittsburg, KS passed away
January 24, 2017 in Fredericksburg, TX. She was born July 12, 1924 in Dade
County, MO the daughter of Sug & Elva (Blankenship) Dodson. She was raised in the Dadeville & Greenfield,
MO area & attended Greenfield schools.
She & Claud W. Longstreth were married June 21, 1952 in
Bentonville, AK. They made their home in Lawrence, Kansas where Georgia was
employed by South-Western Bell Telephone Company. In April 1972, they moved to
Pittsburg, Kansas. They enjoyed traveling & the company of family &
friends. Georgia especially enjoyed playing Mah Jongg. She was a member of the
First Christian Church in Pittsburg.
After Claud passed in 2002, Georgia remained in Pittsburg. She was
blessed to have her dear & best friend Ruby Myers & their family
nearby. In February 2012, she moved to Texas & lived the rest of her days
with her son & daughter-in-law.
Survivors include: Son, Jerry Longstreth & wife, Martha.
Granddaughter, Trish Scroggs all of Fredericksburg, TX; stepdaughter, Ronda
Hensley of Louisville, KY; three step-grandchildren: Michael (Francis) Simon of
Fountain, CO., T.C. Hensley (Beth) of Mt. Washington, KY and Gayla Brewer of
Louisville KY; seven great-grandchildren and four great-great-grandchildren.
Graveside services & inurnment will be 10 am Tuesday, March 7,
2017 at Newton Burial Park in Nevada, MO Rev. Pat Nixon officiating.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Grayson
2016, Denison, Grayson
Co., TX, Obituary
Published in The Herald Democrat on Mar. 20,
2016
Joan Carolyn Riggins, age 79, went peacefully into the arms of
Jesus Wednesday, March 16, 2016 at her home. Mrs. Riggins was born June 14,
1936 in Houston, Texas the daughter of Clay King and Lena Edna (Thomas) Money.
Her mother passed away from breast cancer when she was just ten
years old. She graduated from Lamar High School in Houston in 1954. She later
graduated Magna Cum Laude in 1958 from Abilene Christian University with a
degree in Home Economics and Education. Carolyn went to work for Lone Star Gas
in Greenville, Texas as a Home Economist. That is where she met her husband,
Richard Riggins and her lifelong best friend, Jackie Carson. One of her
favorite dates with Richard was going to see The Sound of Music at Majestic
Theater in Dallas in 1965. Carolyn married Richard May 30, 1964 in Denison at
St. Patrick Catholic Church. They moved to Denison in 1967, and was head of all the cafeterias in Denison ISD. Carolyn also
taught homemaking, family living and vocational education at McDaniel Junior
High School and Denison High School. She retired from DISD in May of 1994.
She was a member of Park Avenue Church of Christ (Armstrong Avenue
Church of Christ) since 1967. She would thank each of us every day for taking
care of her. In return we thanked her for taking care of us too. Although her
passing leaves a void in our lives, she will live on his our hearts forever.
Carolyn leaves behind her beloved family, daughter, Linda Paschal
and husband, Bo of Denison, TX; grandchildren, Ty Paschal and Caroline Paschal
both of Denison, TX; sisters, Karan Sneed of Austin, TX and Susan Erickson and
husband, Brian of Benbrook, TX; nieces,
Adrienne Sneed, Bethany
Blankenship both of Austin, TX
and Tracy Erickson of Dallas, TX; nephews, Dylan Sneed of Brooklyn, NY and
Louis Erickson of Ft. Worth, TX.
She was preceded in death by her loving husband, Richard Riggins.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday, March 21, 2016
at Park Avenue Church of Christ with Minister Todd Catteau officiating.
Interment will follow in Calvary Cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2016, Denison, Grayson
Co., TX, Obituary
Herald Democrat (Sherman, TX) - July 31, 2016
Juanita Faye (Hair) Doyle of Denison, Texas died peacefully at
Beacon Hill Continuing Care Center on July 30, 2016 in Denison, Texas at the
age of 87. Faye was born on November 29, 1928 in Davidson, Oklahoma to Lee and
Myrtle Hair.
The family moved back to Denison when
After graduating from Denison High School Faye began working for
Southwestern Bell Telephone in Denison, Texas in 1946 and retired after 42
years of service. For the next 10 years Faye organized and hosted a Sunshine
group for fellowship and games at Southwestern Bell. She continued meeting with
her friends for games and fellowship at her home until moving to Beacon Hill.
Faye was 11 years old. Faye was an active and dedicated member of
the Denison Church of the Nazarene. She served on the church Board, volunteered
in the church office, and kept the Sunday school records for a number of years.
Faye is preceded in death by her parents Lee and Myrtle Hair of
Denison, Texas.
Faye is survived by her siblings,
Virginia Blankenship of Denison, Texas; Jim Hair and wife Pat
of Palos Heights, Illinois; and Barbara Morrison and her husband Arthur of
DeSoto, TX; and a number of nieces and nephews, great nieces and nephews, and
great-great nieces and nephews.
The funeral is scheduled for 10 a.m., Tuesday, August 2, 2016 at
Denison Church of the Nazarene, located at 2710 W Crawford Street. Rev. Dave
Pettigrew will officiate at the celebration of life service. Burial will follow
the service at Cedarlawn Memorial Park.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2017, Denison, Grayson Co., TX, Obituary
Herald Democrat (Sherman, TX) - March 11, 2017
Gwendolyn Harlow, 81, died Thursday, March 9, 2017 at Beacon Hill
in Denison.
Harlow is survived by her daughter, Judy Jones of Sherman; sons,
Tim Harlow and Edward Harlow both of Denison; nine grandchildren and five
great-grandchildren; sisters,
Junelle Sims of Denison; Linda
Blankenship of Denison, and
Marilyn Malone of Colbert, Oklahoma; and brother, Mike Wright of Cheyenne,
Wyoming.
Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Monday at Fisher Funeral
Chapel with Pastor Brett Castle officiating. Interment will follow in Cedarlawn
Memorial Park. Visitation will be held one hour prior to service time at the
funeral home.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Linda Wright
Blankenship – b.14Mar1943 – Denison, TX: https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:KGD4-8VT
Relatives -
Bobby Wayne Blankenship, Robert W. Blankenship.
2017, Denison, Grayson
Co., TX, Obituary
Published in The Herald Democrat on Mar. 22,
2017
Betty L. Wright 75, of Denison, TX died on March 19, 2017. She was
born in Randolph, TX to the late John A. Landers and Lois B. Millen.
Betty was a long time employee of Bank of America and a current
employee of 1st Texoma Bank. She loved working, being social and making people
smile. When Betty's friends and family were describing her, more than one used
the word jewel. She was indeed a very unique, rare, and sparkling individual.
She definitely made a lasting impression wherever she went. She married Donald
Lee Wright of Denison, TX on Dec. 23, 1965.
She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Donald, and
her sister, Barbara Arthur of Denison.
She is survived by her sister, Emily Barron and husband, Troy of
Whitesboro, TX, son, Gary Don Wright of Fair Oaks Ranch, TX, daughter, Lana
Thomason and son-in-law, Robbie of McKinney, TX, step daughter, Donna
Jo Blankenship of Wichita, KS,
grandchildren, Gage Thomason, Braden
Wright, Seth Thomason, Alexandra Wright, Taylor Jo Douglas, and Alexa Blankenship, nieces, nephews, family and numerous
friends.
Furneral service will be held Thurs. Mar. 23 at 10:30 a.m. at
Fisher Chapel with Brother Brett Castle of East Baptist Church officiating.
Pallbearers will be as follows: Larry Anderson (cousin), Russell Latimer
(cousin), Kenny Arthur (nephew), Gage and Seth Thomason (grandsons), Braden
Wright (grandson), Robbie Thomason (son-in-law), and Jay Schumacher
(nephew-in-law). Honorary pallbearers are Jasper Carroll and Bud Carroll.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2017, Howe, Grayson
Co., TX, Obituary
Published in Star Local Media from Oct. 4 to
Oct. 10, 2017
Patsy Ruth (Burgess) Blankenship of Howe, Texas passed away on October 3, 2017 at the age of 81.
She was born on February 26, 1936 to Terance Burgess and Eva Burt Frank in
Dallas, Texas.
Patsy married Raymond Olen Blankenship on September 4, 1955 in Seagraves, Texas.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her son, Raymond Bryan
Blankenship; and her sister,
Perry Tyus.
Patsy is survived by her loving husband of 62 years, Raymond O. Blankenship of Howe, Texas; daughters,
Deborah Nelson of Princeton, Texas, Susan Byrd and husband, James of Aledo, Texas, Amy McCormick and husband, David of Ovilla, Texas and Angela Carl and husband, Chris of Savoy, Texas; grandchildren, Amber,
Jacob, Lauren, Hallie, Trey, Dylan, Pierce and Ray; five great-grandchildren;
one great-great-grandchild; brother, James Frank; sister Linda Brown; and
numerous other loving family and friends.
A funeral service will be held at 10:00 a.m., Friday, October 6,
2017 at Turrentine-Jackson-Morrow Funeral Home Chapel, 2525 Central Expressway
North, Allen, Texas 75013. Interment will follow at
Ridgeview Memorial Park in Allen.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2016, Sherman, Grayson Co., TX, Obituary
Published in The Herald Democrat on Feb. 16,
2016
Margie "Tootsie" Morse, of Sherman, died Sunday at
Homestead of Sherman.
A graveside service will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at West Hill
Cemetery in Sherman. Pastor Shawn Paschal will officiate. A family visitation
will be held one house prior to the service at Dannel Funeral Home.
She is survived by a son, Jerry Morse of Sherman; daughters, Pat Pierce of Tom Bean and Tammy Blankenship of Allen; sister, Jamie Ann Adkins; and a
granddaughter.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2016, Sherman, Grayson
Co., TX, Obituary
Published in The Herald Democrat on Nov. 3, 2016
Viola Blankenship Langdon, 81 [1935], of Sherman, died Wednesday at her home.
She is survived by husband, Robert Langdon of Sherman; sons, Roger Blankenship of Sherman, and Terry Blankenship of
Denison; daughter, Alice Eberts of Keota, Oklahoma; and nine grandchildren and 12
great-grandchildren.
A graveside service will be held at 1 p.m. Friday at Friendship
Cemetery. A family visitation will be held from 6-8 p.m. Thursday at Waldo
Funeral Home.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Gregg
2017, Kilgore, Gregg
Co., TX, Obituary
Kilgore News Herald (TX) - September 5, 2017
Mrs. Lorene Gallegly, 94, of Kilgore, passed away peacefully on
Tuesday, September 5, 2017 in Kilgore. She was born September 5, 1923 in
Summerfield, Okla.
She was member of the Chandler Street Church of Christ in Kilgore
and was a homemaker. Her family was the source of her strength and was when she
was happiest. Lorene will be greatly missed by all of those whose lives that
she has touched.
Lorene was preceded in death by her parents, A. L. "Gabe"
and Cloe Johnson; husband, William E. Gallegly; daughters, Ellen and Laura
Gallegly; four sisters, two brothers, and granddaughter Jill Gallegly.
Lorene is survived by her daughter, Alice Stanglin and husband
Gerald of Kilgore; son, William Dennis Gallegly and wife Susan of New
Braunfels; grandchildren, Cheri
Noles of Grapevine, Christi
Blankenship of Flint, Suzanne
Smith of Waxahachie, Jeffrey Stanglin of Kilgore, Michael Gallegly of Glenview,
Illinois, Adrianne Argumaniz of Burleson, and Chris Bradford of Wylie; 13
great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren, and numerous nieces and
nephews.
Services will be 2 p.m. Friday, September 8, at Chandler Street
Church of Christ with Gerald Stanglin officiating. Burial will follow in
Danville Cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2017, Longview, Gregg Co., TX, Obituary
Longview News-Journal (TX) - June 21, 2017
Terry Fisher 76, Longview, passed on June 14, 2017. Born on May 2,
1941 in Temple, Texas and named Madeline Terrell Daniel by her parents, John B.
Daniel Jr. and Corinne Daniel, her family and friends knew her as
"Terry."
She graduated from Temple High School and the University of Texas with
a BA in education. She poured out her life in service to others, as a mother,
teacher, devoted disciple of Jesus, and intercessory prayer warrior. She
personally extended the kingdom of God in China, the Philippines, Haiti,
Mexico, and Afghanistan.
She is survived by five children and sixteen grandchildren who knew
her as "Mom" and "Granny T": her son David Fisher, wife
Sherlyn, grandchildren Jefferson, Sarah, Jonathan, and Jacob; her daughter
Elizabeth Monroe, husband Bruce, grandchild Callie; her daughter Martha Ruff,
husband David, grandchildren John Marshall, Morgan, and David Jr.; her daughter Mary Blankenship , husband Jeremy, grandchildren Cody, Colton, Rhyana, Aaron, and Grace; and son
John Fisher, Jr., wife Cheryl, grandchildren, Shane, Ryan, and Shelby. She is
also survived by: her brother, Dr. Talley Daniel and his wife Patty; sister Kay Harrell and her husband Bob; and numerous
cousins, nieces and nephews.
The memorial service will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, June
24 in the Chapel of Rader Funeral Home in Longview. A graveside service will
follow at Alpine Cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2017, Longview, Gregg Co., TX, Obituary
Longview News-Journal (TX) - September 27, 2017
Novella Odom, 97, of Longview, was born August 27, 1920 in Aubrey,
TX. to W. R. Pogue and Lillie Byrom.
Mrs. Odom had many friends and loved life. She enjoyed ceramics,
painting, bowling, cooking, and spending time with her many friends and family.
She is preceded in death by her parents, sisters
June Perry, Pearl Satterwhite, son Worth Dale Davis, husbands Henry Perry and
T. J. Odom.
She is survived by her daughter, Barbara J. Ryan and husband Rex
Ryan of Longview, grandchildren
Kevin Lane Renfro and wife Audrey, Jennifer Renfro, Holly Coker and husband
Dave, Jeff Davis, Angie Blankenship, and
her husband Todd Blankenship. Great
grandchildren Olivia and Annie Renfro, Matthew Renfro, Colton, Callahan and
Londyn Coker, Trey Bragg, Heather
Blankenship - Guy and Courtney Blankenship .
Funeral services will be at 12pm, Thursday, September 28, 2017 at
Rader Funeral Home Chapel.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Dallas Co., TX,
Marriage: https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:VTRY-JTY
Todd L.
Blankenship, 28 [1969] - Angela K. Davis, 28 [1969] - 24May1997
Todd Lynn
Blankenship – b.17Oct1968 - Rowlett, TX: https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:KGDT-9G8
Relatives -
Angelia K. Blankenship, Gehrig Lyle Blankenship, Stace L. Blankenship, Stacey
Lee. Blankenship,
Thomas L. Blankenship, Thomas Lynn Blankenship, Todd Blankenship.
Harris
+2016, Baytown, Harris
Co., TX, Obituary
Edward "Eddie" Gus Blankenship, 80 [1936], of Baytown, Texas went to be with the
Lord on Friday, October 28, 2016, with his loving family by his side.
Eddie loved to piddle in the yard and his shop, where he enjoyed
rebuilding cars. He was a huge jokester who loved to laugh. His family was his
life and loved nothing more than spending time with them. He was the
"Dad" that didn't have to be.
Eddie is preceded in death by his parents; H. Richard and Mildred Blankenship,
son; Eddie Woodrow
Blankenship, and, grandson; Jephrey Keith Vincent,
sister; Rena Bender.
He is survived by his wife
of 39 years, Martha Blankenship, son;
Billy Vincent, (Janna), daughters; Angela Anson (Lin), Julie Kidwell, (Tony), Lori Thomas, (Eiron), Lynne Atkinson, (Kenneth), Karen Hildebrand,
(Cory), Kelly Czerwonka, (Scott), Thirty-three
Grandchildren and Twenty-Three Great-Grandchildren, brother; Billy
Blankenship, (Betty) sisters; Mary Eaton,
(Bob), Dutch Davila, (Paul), and numerous nieces,
nephews and friends.
A funeral service will be held on November 1, 2016 at 11:00 am at
Earthman Funeral Home. Interment will be held at Memory Gardens Cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2016, Houston, Harris Co., TX, Obituary
Published in the Marion Star on Jan. 30, 2016
Herbert Allen Burke, born in Marion, Ohio to the late Herbert and Eileen Blankenship Burke on August 12, 1939, passed from this earth
on December 19, 2015 of heart disease.
Survived by wife, Patricia, of forty-six
years. Herb leaves
eight children, 14 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. He leaves five
sisters, Judith Lobb and Janice Williams, both of Marion, Velma Gilley of
Florida and Rebecca Winn and Marjorie Bolton, both of Texas. He also leaves two
brothers, Larry of Florida and Fred of Kansas.
Preceding Herb in death were four sisters, Norma Jean (infant),
Evelyn (infant), Virginia Burke and Mabel Flach; grandparents, George and Sarah Babb Burke and Allen and Lina Mae
Willis Blankenship.
Herb's services and funeral were held at Corner, Texas on December
21, 2015.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2016, Houston, Harris Co., TX, Obituary
Published in
Houston Chronicle on Aug. 5, 2016
Mary Frances "Fran" Debaillon Granger, age 67 passed away
peacefully on Wednesday, the 3rd of August 2016, surrounded by her family. She
was born on the 30th of November 1948, in Lafayette, Louisiana to Thomas
"Tom" Debaillon and Frances Ritchey Debaillon.
Fran attended and graduated from high school at the Academy of the
Sacred Heart in Grand Coteau, and thereafter attended the University of
Southwestern Louisiana in Lafayette (ULL), graduating with a BS in Medical
Record Administration. It was at ULL that Fran met her husband of 46 years,
Weldon Granger. After graduation from UL Fran joined her
husband in Texas City where his employment at Monsanto Chemical Company led her
to her professional certification as a Medical Record Librarian at John Sealy
in Galveston, Texas. Her professional career moved to Houston when her
husband attended law school as she became the administrator of medical records
at Diagnostic Clinic of Houston.Fran's marriage to Weldon Granger ended her
professional career, by choice, for a value that she cherished without excuse,
Motherhood.
Fran's friendships in her move to Houston began with her work as a
member of the Houston Junior Forum. Her true calling, to anyone who knew her,
involved a life long commitment to those less privileged and in need of a hand
up or, at times, hard love. In the last 30 years after her children went off to
college, her involvement in several community endeavors brought her joy and
satisfaction. For many years she worked at the St. Michael clothing drive, which
in turn led her to Dress for Success, its mission dedicated to providing under
privileged women with the clothing and training necessary to interview and
obtain employment. At Dress for Success, Fran was happy working at the
warehouse moving and categorizing donated clothing for the organization.
Her introduction to Bridges to Life, a prison ministry founded by
John Sage, truly gave her a voice. Fran was an unassuming and shy person, never
valuing material things nor judging a person by their status or material
possessions. It was behind the bars of various prisons that she helped
facilitate groups and as she related, "Moved Out
of Her Box" to speak out and have a voice with tough love, as well as
giving hope to those who had little.
Fran joined her family in supporting Guide Dogs of America, of
Sylmar, California, a 68 year old organization which provides Seeing Eye Dogs
at no cost to those who are vision impaired.
She is survived by her husband, Weldon Granger; her three children,
Jennifer Granger Blankenship, her husband Robert Blankenship, and their
daughter, Frances
"Frannie" Blankenship,
Dillon Doyle, William Doyle and Austin Doyle; her son, John W. Granger II and
his wife, Julie Nowak Granger and their three children, Wells, Alex and Gavin,
and her youngest child Jason W. Granger. Her siblings include sister, Charlotte
Debaillon Giordano, her husband, Santo, and their son, Frank, sister, Elizabeth
"Liz" Debaillon and her husband, Skip Hand, and her youngest sibling,
Thomas "Tommy" Debaillon, his wife, Therese and their children, Erin,
Kelly, Michelle, and Phyllis.
The funeral mass is to be offered at Noon on Saturday, the 6th of
August, at St. Michael Catholic Church, 1801 Sage Road in Houston, where the
Most Rev. Archbishop Fiorenzo, Father Wayne Wilkerson of St. Michael Catholic
Church, The Basilian Fathers and Father Phil Lloyd will serve as
Co-celebrants.The Rite of Committal is to follow, via an escorted cortege, at
Glenwood Cemetery in Houston. Those honored to serve as casket bearers will be
Dr. Jerome Alesi, Tommy Debaillon, Billy Granger, Tommy Granger, Don Daniel,
Frank Giordano, Skip Hand, & James Loveless.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2017, Houston, Harris Co., TX, Obituary
The Leader, (Houston, TX) - January 20, 2017
John Robert Blankenship, 74, born May 13, 1942 in East St. Louis, Ill, died Jan. 13, after
a brief illness.
He served in the U.S. Air Force as a photographer from 1968 to
1971. Blankenship retired after 23 years from ExxonMobil as a technical
photographer.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
John Robert
Blankinship – b.13May1942 - Houston, TX: https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:KPHS-BF5
Relatives - Ann
Roberta Blankinship.
+2017, Houston, Harris Co., TX, Obituary
Published as The Belleville News-Democrat, (IL) - January 15, 2017
John Robert Blankinship, of Houston, Texas, born in 1942 in East St. Louis, Ill., who grew
up in Belleville, Ill., died on Friday, Jan. 13, 2017 in Houston, Texas, after
a brief illness.
He served in the U.S. Air Force as a photographer from 1968 to 1971
at Vandenberg Air Force Base, Calif.; Johnston Atoll; and the Canal Zone.
Afterwards, John enrolled at Brooks Institute of Photography, Santa Barbara,
Calif., on the GI Bill. He earned a Bachelor of Professional Arts degree. From
there, he started work as a photographer at Battelle Pacific Northwest
Laboratories in Richland, Wash., where he met his future wife, Ann Roberta
Larson. John and Ann moved to Houston, where John worked for several employers
before retiring after 23 years at Exxon Mobil as a technical photographer. John
enjoyed tennis, vegetable gardening, and long camping trips all over the United
States and Canada with Ann. He made many scenic photographs during these
travels.
John is predeceased by his parents,
William Henry and Lilian Blankinship;
his brother William.
John is survived by his wife,
Ann, of 40 years; his daughter, Sherry
Elizabeth Harris of Palmdale,
Calif.; his brother-in-law, Allen
Larson of Dallas, Texas. He is also survived by his cousins, Michaela Beckwith of Bronston, Ky.; John (Marcia) Beckwith
of Fairview Heights, Ill.; Larry (Pat) Watson of Negley, Ohio; Jim (Peg) Blankinship of San
Diego, Calif. and Robert (Dawn) Beckwith of Hamburg, Ill.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2017, Houston, Harris Co., TX, Obituary
Published in Houston Chronicle on Apr. 28,
2017
Mary Lee Seugling,
93, of Houston, TX. died peacefully on April 23, 2017,
after an extended stay at Grace Care Center of Katy, [Harris Co., TX]. She was born in Slick, OK on June 26,
1923 to Ben O. and Beulah Blankenship.
She was preceded in death by her husband, William R. Seugling; siblings, Ineta Everett, Jenell
Burdette and O. D. Blankenship.
Mary Lee and her husband resided in Wofford Heights, CA, where they
owned and operated the local water company. Her days were spent managing the
business office. Upon retirement, Las Vegas, NV became their primary home. She
was an avid bridge player, enjoyed swimming daily, and extensive travel
throughout her life.
She is survived by a niece and nephew.
Burial will be at Stigler Cemetery in Stigler, OK.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2017, Houston, Harris Co., TX, Funeral
Published in Houston Chronicle on May 28,
2017
Sarah Jacqueline "Jackie" Lindsey Blankenship, beloved sister and aunt, passed away May
25, 2017, at the age of 91, [1926].
A service to honor Jackie's life will be held on Tuesday May 30th
at 12:30pm. at Memorial Oaks Funeral Home.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2017, Houston, Harris Co., TX, Obituary
Sarah Jacqueline "Jackie" Lindsey Blankenship, beloved sister and aunt, passed away May
25, 2017, at the age of 91.
Jackie worked at Brown Book Shop in downtown Houston for 17 years and
at Quanex Building Products for 16 years where she retired in 1996. She was an
active member of John Wesley United Methodist Church. Jackie dearly loved her
family and husband, Bill. She enjoyed traveling by car, cruising, reading and
playing solitaire the old fashioned way with a deck of cards. She will be
remembered for her sharp memory, storytelling and keen wit. Family and friends
were comforted by Jackie's strength in accepting her illness and her
preparedness to meet her Lord.
Jackie was preceded in death by her husband of 11 years, Billy Blankenship;
parents J. C. and Opal Lindsey; brother James Murrel Lindsey (wife, Robbie); sisters Mary Frances Blankenship (husband Robert), and Beverly McLendon (husband Raymond and nephew Mike).
She is survived by her sister, JoAnn Lindsey, a niece and four
nephews, their spouses and extended families.
A service to honor Jackie's life will be held on Tuesday May 30th
at 12:30pm. at Memorial Oaks Funeral Home.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
1930 Census,
Houston, Harris Co., TX,
Lindsey, J. C. 30, M, TX, Head,
Lindsey, Opal 30, F, TX, Wife,
Lindsey, Mary F. 07, F, TX, Dau,
Lindsey, Sarah
J. 04, F, TX, Dau,
Lindsey, James
M. 01, M, TX, Son,
https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:HBLV-C2M
https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:HBLV-Z6Z
2017, Houston, Harris
Co., TX, Obituary
Houston Chronicle (TX) - December 15, 2017
George S. Pharis, III (Trey) passed away Sunday, December 10th,
2017 at the age of 33. Born March 30, 1984 in Richmond, Texas
at Polly Ryon Hospital.
Trey graduated from Clements High School in 2002. He went on to
receive a Bachelor's Degree in Philosophy form the University of Houston in
2011. Upon graduation, Trey pursed his interest in computer science and began
working with the University of Houston Honors College IT Department under Dr.
Dan Price, a mentor and friend. Trey was a poet, artist and a self-taught
musician. He enjoyed all types of music, especially classical. He had his first
book of poetry, Emoji Death mask, published the spring of 2016 by Maudlin House
under the name Johnny Kiosk. He also enjoyed watching and rooting for the
Astros and Rockets. A loving son, brother, cousin and friend, Trey had a huge
heart and was always putting others first. He left a lasting impact on everyone
he met. He will be sorely missed.
Trey is preceded in death by his grandparents, George S. Pharis,
Sr. and Edna Lee Pharis and his Aunt, Donna Karen Pharis.
He is survived by his parents, George S. Pharis, Jr. and Mary Jane
Pharis; his sister, Mary Kate Pharis and husband
Trevor Blankenship; his girlfriend, Rosy Pinales; his Aunt
and Uncle, Jan and Randy Lindsey; and his cousins, Erick Pharis, Lauren Lindsey
and husband Chris MacFarland, Justin Lindsey and wife Lacy, and Morgan Hillis
and husband Chris and numerous friends and colleagues.
The funeral will be held on Saturday, December 16, 2017 at 2:00pm
at Christ Church, 3300 Austin Pkwy, Sugar Land, Texas 77479. There will be a
private interment at Morton Cemetery, 900 Morton St., Richmond, Texas 77469 at
a later date.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2017, Houston, Harris Co., TX, Obituary
Stephenville Empire-Tribune (TX) - December 21, 2017
Fred Clark Chandler, Jr., 91, passed away peacefully in his sleep
at home in Houston, Texas on Dec. 18, 2017. He was born on March 12, 1926 in
Stephenville, Texas.
He led a very full and interesting life. Up until his last few
days, he was completely alert and busy raising his son Henderson age 14 and
working with his wife of 27 years Xia Hua in their international cotton
business.
Fred went to Austin High School where among many other achievements
he finished second in the high jump at the state track meet. He went on to the
University of Texas and was vice president of the student body and a member of
Delta Tau Delta fraternity. He earned his B.A. in 1950, completed one year of
law school and then moved out to west Texas to be a cotton farmer. He was awarded
the "Outstanding Young Texan" award for contributions to agriculture.
In 1964 Fred returned to the University of Texas law school and
earned his J.D. with honors where he was associate editor of the law review. He
served as briefing attorney to Chief Justice Robert W. Calvert of the Texas
Supreme Court and then earned a masters degree in Taxation from New York
University. In 1968 he commenced a 32 year tenure as
Professor of Tax Law and received numerous awards including the Rutgers
University Lindback Foundation Award for Distinguished Teaching. He was
admitted to the Bars in New Jersey, Pennsylvania and Texas. He was a visiting
professor at a number of law schools around the country.
In 1990 Professor Chandler taught federal income taxation in Beijing
at the University of International Business and Economics and lectured in
various Chinese universities, including the University of Bejjing, Nankai
University in Tianjin, Zhejiang University in Hangzhou and the Shanghai
Institute of Foreign Trade, as well as the tax colleges of the People's
Republic of China, which are located in Changchun and Yangzhou. Professor
Chandler conducted extensive research with respect to China's developing legal
system.
Fred was an avid sportsman and in his 60's found time to compete in
30 triathalons on the east and west coasts and in Texas. Then after living in
China for many years Fred returned to Texas in 2004 where he and his wife Xia
Hua formed Lone Star Global, Inc., a Texas corporation with a representative
office in Quindao, China and began selling to Chinese textile mills raw cotton
imported from the US, India, Australia, Pakistan, Mexico and West Africa.
Fred Chandler was predeceased by his parents, Fred C. Chandler Sr.
and Donnie Winters Chandler and his sister Henry Ann Davis.
Survivors include his wife Xia Hua Chandler and their son
Henderson. Son Fred Clark Chandler lll daughter Sally
Chandler, son-in-law Mark Chalmers and granddaughter Lee Chandler – Chalmers.
Granddaughter Grace Chandler Blankenship and Lauren Wendorf Chandler and great
granddaughters Scarlett Harris and Rylie Ann.
A private memorial will be held by his family.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2017, Katy, Harris Co., TX, Obituary
The Victoria Advocate, (TX) - December 21, 2017
Lawrence J. Sykora Sr., 93, of Katy, went to be with his Heavenly
Father on December 6, 2017.
He is survived by his wife,
Barbara Blankenship Taylor
Sykora; son, Lawrence Jr.;
daughters, Laurie Jo Miller and Barbara Farber; step-daughter, Tammy Taylor; 9
grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Barbara T.
Sykora – b.30Apr1945 – Katy, TX: https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QJKN-SC5V
Relatives -
Lawrence John Sykora.
Barbara A
Blankenship, 23 - Tom K Taylor, 39 – m.05Oct1968, Harris Co., TX
https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:VTBK-SBM
Barbara B
Blankenship, 56 - Lawrence J Sykora, 78 – m.28Jul2001, Harris Co., TX
https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:VT16-JHV
+2016, Kingwood, Harris
Co., TX, Obituary
Mary Jane "Janie" Brister-Hudson, 87, of Kingwood, TX had
a stroke last Tuesday, August 2. She crossed over Jordan at 9:07 AM Thursday
morning, August 11, 2016 while her daughters, Phyllis Boerm and Teresa Bogeman,
held her hands. Janie was born to Ethel Naomi (Blankenship) and James Franklin Brister in Pleasanton, TX on October 15, 1928
into a family of Scotch-Irish descendants who loved to work and play hard.
They never shirked a challenge. The farm they lived on in Atascosa
was originally state land awarded to two great uncles for their service in the
Texas War for Independence. Janie's ancestor, Captain Daniel J. Brister married
Ellen Elizabeth McMurray, daughter of William and Bridget Fox McMurray, and
great granddaughter of Empresario John McGloin. One of the Brister progeny,
Captain Nathaniel J. Brister, died at Goliad with Fannin March 27, 1836. When
Margaret Brister Goynes gave five sons to the South's effort in the Civil War,
it was said that the "Bristers died with their boots on." Janie
carried this birthright of accepting challenge throughout her life. She leaves
this historic legacy to her posterity.
On the day Janie met Bill (William Earl Hudson) in Three Rivers,
Texas shortly after he came home from World War II; it was love at first sight.
They married on December 29, 1945, a dedicated love that
lasted seventy and ½ years for as long as she lived. Dad followed the
oilfield as a Tool Pusher. After their children finished school, Mom obtained
her beautician's license and operated her own beauty shop in Edinburg, Texas.
Our parents loved going to their children's school and church events and
supporting their grandchildren. Their door was always open to the large
extended family and friends. Family gatherings will never be the same without
Janie's fabulous "bread pudding" and sweet potatoes. Janie and Bill
loved fishing together and watching the Houston Astros, Texans, and Rockets.
It's anybody's guess who was the bigger fan, Mom or Dad. We will miss her and
her wonderful laugh. She had a special way of seeing the lighter side.
Janie was preceded in death by her father James Brister, her mother
Ethel Brister, and two daughters Linda Dorene McGeorge and Janis Elaine Tuttle.
She is survived by her husband Bill, son Richard Earl
"Hud" Hudson (Janis) of Keller, TX, and two daughters, Phyllis Ann
Boerm of Kingwood, TX and Teresa Lee Bogeman (John) of Kingwood, TX, grandkids,
Pamela Lynn Valenti, Scott Allan Hudson (Tonya), Jason Wayne Hoover (Meredith),
Bradley Don Hudson(Billy Jo), Daniel Eugene Hoover (Carla), Shelley D'Ann
Carroll (Brian), Jennifer Laine Selph (Michael), Shanna Michele Averre, Randall
Shane Hudson, Rodney Royce Boerm (Heather), Dana Andrew Hudson (Kari Ann),
Valerie Lea Ann Tooke (Chris), Jonathan Ryan Hudson (Lois), Kathryn Marie
Averre, Jessica Lee Averre, Randy Dyllon Fomby, Christian Dominick Fomby, step
grandsons, Boyd Craig Bing (Jeanne), Donald Kevin Bing (Kim), Aaron Douglas
Bing (Brandi), and 36 great grandchildren and six great-great grandchildren.
Funeral Service at Brookside Chapel
Saturday, August 20, 2016, 10:00 AM with Pastor David Hudson of Victoria, TX,
nephew of Janie Hudson, officiating. Burial at 11:00 AM in the Brookside
Cemetery. Pallbearers for Janie are: Michael Selph, Boyd Bing, Rodney Boerm,
Jason Hoover, Daniel Hoover, and Chris Tooke.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
1930 Census, Precinct 4, Atascosa Co., TX,
Brister, Jim 31, M, TX, Head,
Brister, Ethel 25, F, TX, Wife,
Brister, Burnel 06, M, TX, Son,
Brister, Neoma 05, F, TX, Dau,
Brister, Dollie 03, F, TX, Dau,
Brister, Mary Jane 01, F, TX, Dau,
https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:HGPD-GPZ
+2017, La Porte, Harris
Co., TX, Obituary
Jennie C. Blankenship, 83, of La Porte, TX entered eternal peace after a long struggle
with multiple health issues. She passed peacefully in her sleep on April 25,
2017 at the San Jacinto Manor in Deer Park, [Harris Co.,] TX. Born on October 10, 1933, she was the
middle daughter of Christy and Jennie Baumann of Houston, Texas.
Jennie graduated from Milby High School, Houston, TX and went on to
marry and begin a family as a dedicated and full time mother. As the children
grew she began work at Deer Park ISD in the commissary which permitted her to
be home before and after school with the children. Later, she spent 18 years at
Continental Airlines catering division and went on to become a trainer often
awarded for her work performance and dependable work schedule.
Jennie cherished time with her grandchildren, enjoyed reading,
gardening, traveling, genealogy and spending time with her furbaby, Libby. She
was somewhat quiet and did not cherish the idea of large crowds, being more of
a people watcher. Wishing to stay connected and up to date on current events,
she sought out new technology opportunities in order to social network and game
online.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 44 years, Henry B. Blankenship, Sr, son Henry B. Blankenship, Jr. both of Pasadena, Tx
and her older sister, Jane Ellen Brandon of Mississippi.
She is survived by her brother Christy (Bobbie) Baumann of Houston,
TX, daughter Deborah (Douglas "Hippy") Hathorn of La Porte, TX,
daughter Cynthia Woodworth of Houston, TX, grandson Michael (Rachael) Woodworth
of Baytown, TX, great-grandchildren Haley, Chelsey, and Cody as well as many
nieces and nephews, and great-nieces and nephews.
Services will be held at Grand View Funeral Home, 8501 Spencer
Hwy., in Pasadena, Texas on Friday, April 28, 2017 with funeral services
immediately following. Interment will follow at 11:30 at Grand View Memorial
Park, next to her beloved husband, son, mother and mother-in-law.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Harris Co., TX,
Birth: https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:V877-3N9
Henry Bernell
Bagley – b.21Jun1934 – S/o Maxine Ward & Freddie Bagley
2016, Pasadena, Harris
Co., TX, Obituary
Deer Park Broadcaster (TX) - June 9, 2016
Betty L. Scovel, 75, has gone home to the Lord on June 5th, 2016,
after a long illness. She was born on November 3, 1940 in Kansas City,
Missouri.
Betty moved to the Pasadena area in 1964. She was a loving mother,
grandmother, great grandmother, sister, wife, aunt and friend to many. We who
loved and knew her will miss her deeply; she was the sunshine in our lives. She
was a long standing member of Golden Acres United Methodist Church. She was a
church treasurer, a volunteer on many church committees, as well as a member of
the United Methodist Women. She volunteered as a mentor at the church, at
Golden Acres Elementary, and at Pasadena Library. She worked for the State of
Texas for several years in many different positions; and was an Avon
representative, both until retirement.
Betty is preceded in death by husband Rex M. Scovel; brothers'
Ralph Huckaby and Florence Nigar and parents' Elwood Huckaby and Billie.
She is survived by son Allen Redding and Sandra; daughters Suesan Blankenship and Belinda Barfield; grandchildren Corey,
Travis, Summer, Bryson, Allen Jr., Joshua, Kayla, Brandy, Sabrina, Brendon,
Gabrielle and Patrick; great grandchildren Andrew, Joshua Jr., Marley,
Kaydence, Jasia, Kayden, Elias, Chevy, Journey, Jordan, Jackson, Iris with
several other family members, nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held on Thursday, June 9, 2016 at 10:00
A.M. at Golden Acres Methodist Church with interment to follow at Grand View
Memorial Park.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2017, Webster, Harris
Co., TX, Obituary
Published as Fort Worth Star-Telegram (TX) -
April 3, 2017
Sandra Gayle Schup, 75, passed away Tuesday, March 28, 2017, in
Webster, Texas. Sandra was born Sept. 10, 1941, to Ima Vivian Hill and Roy
Vance May.
Survivors: She is survived her daughters, Sandra Marlar and Susan
Aldridge; sister, Sharon Blankenship; grandchildren; Shara Mason, Amber
McDowell, Sheila Perry, Alisha Smith, Andrew Aldridge; and seven great-
grandchildren.
Graveside Service: 12:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 4, 2017, in
Dallas-Fort Worth National Cemetery, 2000 Mountain Creek Parkway, Dallas,
Texas, 75211.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2017, Woodlands Twp., Harris Co., TX, Obituary
Published in Houston Chronicle on Mar. 25,
2017
Francis W. Bernacki, 84, of The Woodlands, TX, passed away March
16, 2017. He was born in Yonkers, New York on November 5, 1932.
Frank received his Bachelors of Civil Engineering from Manhattan
College.
He is survived by his wife, Theresa Bernacki; children, Thomas
Bernacki, Robert (Mary) Bernacki, Patricia (Mark) Flowe ; grandchildren, Lindsey (Chris) Mayer, Michael (Kelsey) Bernacki,
Patrick Bernacki, Kayla Blankenship,
William Bernacki, Marshall Flowe ,Mackenzie Flowe; great-grandchildren, Audrey
and Benjamin Mayer.
Funeral Mass will be held at 11:00 am, March 27th at St. Anthony of
Padua Catholic Church.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Harrison
2016, Hallsville, Harrison
Co., TX, Obituary
Longview News-Journal (TX) - October 30, 2016
Robert W. Hawthorne, Jr., of Hallsville, Texas, was born January
28, 1926 and passed away September 27, 2016.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert W. Hawthorne, Sr.
and Nannie Mae Harrell and his loving wife of 51 years, Helen Cameron from Nova
Scotia.
Left to cherish his memories are his
sisters, Vivian Rivas, Olive Torgerson and Woodie Lambert; his wife, Laura Logan Blankenship; and many nieces and nephews
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2017, Marshall, Harrison
Co., TX, Death
http://www.tributes.com/obituary/show/Carroll-Blankenship-104799261
Carroll Blankenship
- December 15, 1940 - May 19, 2017 - Marshall, Texas
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2017, Waskom, Harrison
Co., TX, Obituary
Published in Shreveport Times on May 26, 2017
Carroll Blankenship,
76 [1941], of
Waskom, Texas, was born in Bradley, Arkansas to Nettie Cook and James Blankenship. Mr. Blankenship passed away peacefully
Friday, May 19, 2017 at his home.
He later moved with his family to Shreveport, Louisiana. After
graduation, he enlisted in the United States Navy and served honorably for 3 ½
years onboard the USS Bon Homme Richard CVA-31. Carroll was married 3 times in
his life. Shortly after his service he married his first wife, Deanna; they moved to Austin, Texas and had three
sons, Joe, Tony, and James. After 11 years of marriage, they divorced
and Carroll moved back to Shreveport. Carroll married his second wife, Gene, and
had a daughter, Carolyn. Carroll and Gene divorced and he remarried one last time. His
third wife was Nancy. They married in Shreveport and moved to a small farm in Waskom a
few years later. They shared 26 years together until she passed away. Together
they raised grandchildren and as many animals as their small farm would allow.
For many years their passion was breeding and owning miniature horses. They
also loved to travel across the US. in their RV.
Carroll had several hobbies throughout his life including, hunting, fishing,
coin collecting, and hunting for diamonds in Murfreesboro, Arkansas. Carroll
worked as a Millwright for General Motors in Shreveport for more than 20 years,
and was a proud United Auto Worker Union Member Local 2166.
Carroll was preceded in death by his wife, Nancy Thames
Blankenship; son, Tony Blankenship; daughter-in-law, Tammy Blankenship wife of Joe; sisters, Freddie
Blankenship White, Nona Fay Blankenship; and brothers,
Henry, J. C. and his wife,
Alana, and Joseph Blankenship; and parents,
James and Nettie Blankenship.
Surviving Carroll are his children,
Joe Blankenship; daughter-in-law, Tonya Palmer wife of Tony; James Blankenship and
wife, Jennifer; Carolyn Watters and husband, Scott; and Kimberly
Hudson-Walker and husband, Warren; two siblings,
Doris Leach and Johnnie Blankenship; sister-in-law, Margrett Blankenship; grandchildren,
Michael Helton, Stephanie Adams, Clint Blankenship, Amber Blankenship, Tiffany Blankenship Sims, Tyler Blankenship, Margaret Blankenship, Luke Blankenship,
Brittany Wallace, Christopher Benefield, Dakota Blankenship, and Alex Williams; great-grandchildren, Angel, Zane,
Kaylee, Madison, Elissa, Josh, Brileigh, Braxton, and Alayna; and numerous
nieces and nephews.
A Funeral Service will be held at 1:00pm, Sunday, May 28, 2017 in
the Chapel of Downs Funeral Home, Marshall, Texas. A Graveside Service will
follow at Walnut Hill Cemetery in Bradley, Arkansas at 4:00pm.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Hood
2016, Granbury, Hood Co., TX, Obituary
The Galveston County Daily News, (TX) - June 4, 2016
Freda Stone of Granbury passed away on May 16, 2016, at home while
sleeping. Born May 9, 1932, at Quanah.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Allen Stone in
1981, and her daughter, Patricia Ann Stone Munoz in 1977, her much-loved sisters, Paulene Blankenship of Dallas and Carolyn Winchester Crawford of Pt. Angeles,
Washington, and mother, Opal Winchester of Dallas.
She is survived by her twin sister, Veda Overton of Granbury and
sons, Michael Allen Stone of Hewitt and Robert Lee Stone of Oakwood and
grandson, Anthony Ray Munoz of Granbury. Other survivors include grandsons,
Jeffrey Michael Stone and Steven Stone of Dallas, great-grandsons, Alexander
Christian Munoz of Granbury and Anthony Ray Munoz III of Galveston, sister,
Kathleen Koppenhaver of New Windsor, Maryland .
Memorial Service: Saturday, June 11 at 11am
at Thorp Springs Church of Christ. In lieu of flowers, Freda asked that you
make a donation to Thorp Spring Church of Christ, 3006 Thorp St, Granbury,
Texas 76086.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
SSDI: Blankenship,
Paulene E., 70, 02Sep1928 - 15May1999, Dallas, Dallas, TX, TX-457-40-4762
+2017, Granbury, Hood
Co., TX, Obituary
Published in Star-Telegram on Aug. 2, 2017
Madeleine Blankenship, 93, Granbury, a devoted mother and wife, passed away Friday, July
28, 2017. Madeleine was born Oct. 10, 1923, in Paris, France, and was one of
five children.
She grew up in the Loir et Cher department
located in central France, but her fondest memories were of the eight years she
spent living in Nice. Alongside her sister and brother, she served in the
French Resistance during World War II and met her husband, Lonnie, a master sergeant in the U.S. Army,
during the war.
Following the war, Madeleine and Lonnie established a life in
Dayton, Ohio, and were married for 70 years. During that time, Madeleine and
Lonnie lived in a number of states with the last 24 years being in the Fort
Worth area. Madeleine enjoyed the simple things of life especially reading a
book or magazine, knitting, walking, taking care of her family and had a love
for children.
Survivors: Son, Vincent; daughter-in-law, Luly; nieces, Zaina and Mimi; Allison Bruns and
the Russell family in Ohio whom she loved; and her special friends, Chiffon and
Beau.
Funeral will be at
10 am. Friday [04Aug2017] at St. John the Apostle Catholic Church.
Interment: Mount Olivet Cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Howard
+2016, Big Spring, Howard
Co., TX, Obituary
Big Spring Herald (TX) - December 13, 2016
Vivian Elizabeth "Beth" Hart, 74, of Big Spring, died
Monday, December 12, 2016, at her residence. Beth was born September 17, 1942,
in Sweetwater, Texas, and married Lowell "Bud" Hart July 19, 1957, in
Colorado City, Texas.
She was a member of the College Baptist Church of Big Spring.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Lloyd and Viola (Blankenship) Harris, and three brothers, Weldon, Neal, and Billy Harris.
Beth is survived by her husband, Bud Hart; two daughters, Tamera
Sneed and husband, Ricky, and Debra Lewis and husband, Sammy, all of Big
Spring; one son, John Hart of Big Spring; five grandchildren, Cody Sneed, and
wife, Dawn, Daniel Sneed, Jennifer Ausbie and husband, Gwan, Jessica Lewis, and
Stormy Thomas and husband, Kyle; six great grandchildren, Madison, Mason and
Hudson Sneed, Kendall and Kai Ausbie, and Tayten Thomas; one brother, Ralph
Harris; and one sister, Susan Buckalew.
Graveside services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, December 14,
2016, at the Dorn Cemetery in Mitchell County with the Rev. Ken McMeans,
officiating.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Hunt
2017, Greenville, Hunt Co., TX, Obituary
Greenville Herald-Banner (TX) - January 4, 2017
Arthur James Phillips, 76, of Greenville, passed away Monday, Jan.
2, 2017, at his residence. He was born in Jefferson, Texas, on Jan. 16, 1940,
to W. J. Phillips and Ima Jewell Latham.
Mr. Phillips married Ruby Joan Bailey on April 22, 1961, in
Cullman, Alabama. He was a maintenance foreman for Raytheon and a member of
Salem-Kinser United Methodist Church. He was a veteran in the United States Air
Force.
He was preceded in death by his daughter, Donna Marie Phillips in
1972, his brother, Larry Phillips in 2007 and his parents.
He is survived by his wife, Joan, of Greenville; son, Bill Phillips
and wife, Kate of Colleyville; daughter, Shannon Ethridge of Lansing, Michigan;
son-in-law, Greg Ethridge of Tyler; brother, Billy Glen Phillips; sisters,
Adele Jones and Sheila Phillips; grandchildren,
Carye Phillips Gonzales, Paige Phillips, Ashley Phillips, Erin and Matthew
Ethridge, Justin Blankenship , Kristen Barnett and Kylee Goldthorn; great-grandchildren, Journey Phillips, Brady and Baker Blankenship and Landri Barnett, along with multiple
nieces and nephews.
A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m., Friday, Jan. 6, at
Salem-Kinser United Methodist Church with Rev. Mike Langdon officiating.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Hutchinson
2017, Borger, Hutchinson Co., TX, Death
http://www.tributes.com/obituary/show/Tina-Blankenship-105042712
Tina Blankenship,
January 11, 1961 - July 29, 2017, Texas
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2017, Borger, Hutchinson Co., TX, Obituary
http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/borgernewsherald/obituary.aspx?page=lifestory&pid=186253536
Published in Borger News Herald on Aug. 1, 2017
Tina Louise Blankenship, 56, of Borger,
went to her home in Heaven on Saturday afternoon July 29, 2017 surrounded by
her husband and church family. She was born January 11, 1961.
Tina married Rickey Blankenship August 24, 1985.
She was a homemaker who loved to spend time reading the Bible and studying
God's word. After coming to know Jesus, she had a great passion for the
children at Bunavista Baptist Church and the highlight of her life each year
was working at Vacation Bible School.
Visitation will be from 5:00-7:00 p.m.
Tuesday, August 1, 2017 at Burgin Funeral Home, 200 S. McGee. Graveside service
will be Wednesday, August 2, 2017 at 10:00 at Highland Park Cemetery with a
celebration of Tina's life at 11:00 at Bunavista Baptist Church with Pastor
Conny Moore officiating.
Jackson
+2016, La Ward, Jackson
Co., TX, Obituary
http://www.tributes.com/obituary/show/Debra-Howard-103911355
Mrs. Debra Ann Howard (Blankenship -
Preiss) was born on December
17th, 1959 to Robert R. Blankenship and Norma Jean Blankenship (Gilbert) in
Chillicothe, Ohio. She passed away peacefully in her home in La Ward, Texas on
September 3rd, 2016 after a brief struggle with cancer.
She grew up in Inez, Texas and attended Industrial High School
where she eventually worked as a Teacher's Aid. She enjoyed volunteering to
help those in need, sewing, antique shopping, writing poetry, and dancing. She
was also heavily involved in her children's school activities and loved spending
time with her family.
She is preceded in death by her parents.
She is survived by her husband of two years, Wayne Howard and his
children; her children, NaJean and Lyndon Preiss; her siblings, Robin
Jean Flowers, Bill Blankenship, and Robert Blankenship;
and numerous nieces and nephews.
A small, private ceremony for immediate family members will be held
at a later date to honor her life.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Jefferson
+2016, Nederland, Jefferson
Co., TX, Obituary
Published in The Beaumont Enterprise on Mar. 30,
2016
Alice Lynn Lankford, age 80, died at home in Nederland on March 27,
2016. She was born in Houston June 28, 1935, to the late Mabel and Claude
Blankenship.
Alice attended Stephen F Austin before marrying Charles Lankford on
February 8 1957. They moved to Nederland where they raised their three
daughters, Leslie, Terri, and Stacy. Alice had a wonderful sense of humor,
loved life to the fullest, and never wanted to miss out on any fun! Me Maw
especially loved to play... and WIN... International Rummy with her family. She
delighted in being able to say ZERO when she won a hand.
Alice worked at Swope Travel Agency for many years before opening
Lankford Travel Agency in 1982. She was a very smart business woman who was
unquestionably honest and treated customers just as she would want to be
treated. Therefore, many of her clients became dear friends. She was very well
respected by her colleagues in the travel industry.
Alice loved to travel, go to the farm, and in more recent years she
and Charles enjoyed trips in their 5th wheeler. Despite health challenges,
Alice never gave up. She couldn't wait to get back to her water aerobics and
Silver Sneakers class at the YMCA with her dear friend Joann Rienstra. Alice
was a member of Dowlen Road Church of Christ.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Mabel and
Claude Blankenship; and loving
daughter, Leslie Beasley.
She is survived by her husband, Charles; Son in Law, Michael
Beasley (Grandchildren Matt and Allyson); daughter, Terri Freeman
(grandchildren Samantha and Haley, and great granddaughter Ava); daughter,
Stacy Rice (husband Ren, grandchildren Aaren, Sydney, Ivey, and Renzey).
Her funeral service will be 10:00 a.m., Thursday, March 31, 2016,
at Broussard's, 505 North 12th
Street, Nederland, with her interment to follow at Oak Bluff Memorial Park,
Port Neches.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2016, Port Arthur, Jefferson Co., TX, Obituary
Port Arthur News (TX) - April 13, 2016
Jackie Free, 92, of Port Arthur, Texas passed away on Monday, April
11, 2016 at Lake Arthur Place in Port Arthur. She was born on April 18, 1924 to
Arbelle Blankenship Epps and Clyde Epps in Clarksville, Texas.
Jackie has been a resident
of Port Arthur for 70 years.
She was preceded in death by her parents, her three sisters and her
husband, Eugene Free.
Jackie is survived by her daughter, Judy K. Stone and husband, Bob
of Cedar Park, Texas, her son, Mike Free and girlfriend, Carmen Savant of Port
Arthur, Texas, her three grandchildren, Jason Stone, Kayla Free and Kelly Free,
her two great grandchildren, Bryson and Gavin Stone, numerous nieces and
nephews.
Graveside services to honor Jackie's life will be on Friday, April
15, 2016 at 2:00 PM in Greenlawn Memorial Park in Groves with Rev. Klint
Pruitt, Chaplain of Port Arthur Fire Department, officiating.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Johnson
+2017, Cleburne, Johnson
Co., TX, Obituary
Cleburne Times-Review (TX) - May 29, 2017
Helen Nelson, 74,
of Cleburne passed away Sunday, May 28, 2017 in Ft. Worth, [Tarrant Co., TX]. She was born Dec. 10, 1942 in Beeville,
TX to Milton and Leona Light
Blankenship.
Mrs. Nelson was an educator for Cleburne ISD for 35 years. She
taught Special Education students in grades K-5. She was a member of the Delta
Kappa Gamma Sorority, the Ladies' Cattleman Association in George West and
Field Street Baptist Church in Cleburne, TX. She married Wesley Edward Nelson
on Dec. 20, 1963 in George West, TX.
She was preceded in death by her parents and one sister, Carolyn Blankenship.
Survivors include her beloved husband of 53 years, Wesley Nelson of
Cleburne; daughters, Kristine Quisenberry and husband David of McKinney and
Karen Fawcett and husband Michael of Austin; Six grandchildren, Taylor Ray,
Katelyn Ray, Brandon Fawcett, Adam Fawcett, Peyton Ray and Colin Fawcett; brother, Jimmy Blankenship of George West; and a niece, Tami Hartman and husband Chance of
Austin.
Service will be conducted at 10:00 A.M., Thursday, June 1, 2017 at
Field Street Baptist Church. Pastor Weldon McKinney will officiate. Pallbearers
will be Taylor Ray, Katelyn Ray, Brandon Fawcett, Adam Fawcett, Peyton Ray,
Colin Fawcett and Greg Wilmore. A second service will be held at 10:00 A.M.,
Monday, June 5, 2017 at the First Baptist Church in George West, TX followed by
a graveside service at 12 Noon at Glenwood Cemetery in Beeville, TX.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2017, Cleburne, Johnson
Co., TX, Obituary
Fort Worth
Star-Telegram (TX) -
September 28, 2017
Billie Ann Shaw, 75, passed away Monday, Sept. 25, 2017 in
Cleburne. Billie Ann was born Jan. 30, 1942, in Cleburne to Ivy L. Tucker
Langston.
She married Clyde R. Shaw on Oct. 15, 1992 in Glen Rose. Mrs. Shaw
was a nurse, retiring with 20 years of service. She was a member of Granbury
St. Church of Christ.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Clyde Shaw;
grandson, Dwayne Rogers; sisters, Loraine Alexander and Peggy Coburn; and two
brothers, Fred Langston and Bobby Langston.
Survivors: Children, Jimmy Don Blankenship and wife, Karen of Grandview, David Wayne Blankenship and wife, Lisa of Venus, Kammy Daye Rogers and husband, Jay of North Richland Hills, and Richard Dale Blankenship and wife, Carmen of Keller; seven grandchildren, Jossell ynn Blankenship , Rachael Evans, Ahna Lusk, Ariel Blankenship , Becky James, Russell Rogers, and Chase Blankenship ; 11 great grandchildren; numerous nieces
and nephews; sister, Lou Baker and husband, Ronnie of Cleburne; brother, Barry
Langston of Cleburne; and sisters-in-law, Betty Langston and Rita Langston,
both of Cleburne.
Service: 4 p.m., Saturday, Crosier-Pearson Cleburne Chapel. Mr.
Kevin Rhodes will officiate. Burial: Prices Chapel Cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2017, Godley, Johnson
Co., TX, Obituary
Cleburne Times-Review (TX) - June 7, 2017
Frances Jane (Reynolds) Meadows, 91, of Godley, Texas passed away
Wednesday, June 7, 2017 in Fort Worth, [Tarrant Co.,] Texas. She was born in Pine Bluff,
Arkansas on December 10, 1925, the daughter of Gladys (Fulcher) and Robert O.
Reynolds.
Mrs. Meadows, who had a lifelong love of plants, was an avid gardener
and very active in botanical organizations. She will be greatly missed by her
friends and family.
Mrs. Meadows was preceded in death by parents; husband, Oliver in
2005; and daughter, Susanne Meadows.
She is survived by her daughter,
Sylvia Blankenship; sister, Joann Traver and husband, George,
of Austin, Texas; grandchildren, Lee Blankenship and John Blankenship;
and several nieces and nephews.
Mrs. Meadows will be buried at Arlington National Cemetery in
Arlington, Virginia.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2016, Joshua, Johnson
Co., TX, Obituary
Cleburne Times-Review (TX) - November 7, 2016
Aaron Jason Singleton, 15, of Joshua, passed away Friday, November
4, 2016. Aaron was born June 25, 2001 in Ft. Worth, to Ronald M. and Cassondra
(Hollaway) Singleton.
Aaron was an exceptional honor student, and athlete. As a child, he
played with the Joshua Little League Baseball Assn. on the Mudcats. He was a
Sophomore at Joshua High School, where he was a member of the Joshua High School
JV Football Team, the Joshua High School JV Baseball Team, Joshua High School
JV Track Team, as well a member of the Joshua High School Choir, and the Spirit
of Joshua High School Band, playing French Horn, and Mellophone.
Aaron was also a First Class Scout, ASPL with the Boy Scouts of
America, Troop 1220. Aaron's family donated his organs, so that through this
gift of life, Aaron will live on in so many lives.
He was preceded in death by his father, SGT Ronald M. Singleton;
and great-grandmother, Lottie Blankenship.
Survivors: mother, Cassondra Singleton; step-father, Robert Gray;
brothers, Matthew, Jeffrey, Christopher, & Shawn Singleton; maternal
grandparents, Phillip and Julie Hollaway; paternal grandmother, Paula Peterson;
grandmothers, Gwen Wick and husband David, and Evelyn Gray; uncles, Jeremy
Singleton and wife, Pamela, Jason Hollaway, and Andy Moore; aunts, Erica
Woodyard and husband Brandon, Stephanie Nunn, and husband Paul, Ashley
Hollaway, and fiancée Joseph Kuenz, Joyce Short, and husband John, Holly
Richardson and husband, Wes, and Melissa Gray; numerous other loving extended
family and many friends.
Funeral Service: 10 AM Thursday, November 10, Joshua High School
Auditorium. Burial: Caddo Cemetery, Joshua.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Jones
2017, Stamford, Jones Co., TX, Obituary
Abilene Reporter-News (TX) - December 21, 2017
Jennie Watts, 88, Stamford, TX, went to be with the Lord on
Tuesday, December 19, 2017. After her valiant fight with Parkinson's, her love
for people, faith in God, with the love of her family, friends and the
caregivers at Country Elegance she gracefully managed her illness. Jennie
Pauline Armstrong was born August 27, 1929 in Shackelford County, Texas to the
union of Edward and Ruth Beck Armstrong.
She was one of eight children in the Armstrong Family including
sisters: Cordelia, Grace, Viola, Helen, brothers: Fred, Ernest, and Oscar.
Jennie was a lifetime resident of Shackelford and Jones Counties. She completed
her 8th grade education at Berryhill School and graduated from Stamford High
School in 1945. She attended Hardin Simmons College. Jennie worked at First
National Bank in Stamford, Lueders-Avoca School and retired for Big Country
Electric Coop.
Jennie married Jack Hager on July 21, 1951. This union was blessed
with three sons; David, Jay and Merrick.
Jack preceded her in death on July 28, 1968. She married John Dodd
on June 16, 1979 and he preceded her in death on October 9, 1980. Jennie had a
remarkable sense of humor, contagious laughter and a friendly smile. She was a
loving and caring mother for her sons and their families.
Survivors include three sons, David Hager and wife Kay of Lueders,
Jay Hager and wife Joan of Stamford and Merrick Hager and wife Tiffany of
Lubbock; a brother Oscar Armstrong and wife Sherry of Stamford; 8
grandchildren, Leslie Neve and husband Logan, Krystal Hobbs and husband
Derrick, Shayla Teichelman and husband Toby, Ross Hager and friend Cortney,
Marissa Gould and husband Steven, Bailey Tyler and husband Byron, Kelsey Hager
and Brady Hager and 7 great grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, sisters Cordelia Ekenstam, Grace Blankinship, Viola Armstrong, Helen Gentry; brothers,
Fred Armstrong and Ernest Armstrong and a host of other relatives and friends.
Funeral Services will be 2:00PM, Thursday, December 21, 2017 at
Bethel Lutheran Church in Ericksdahl with the Rev. Richard Strait officiating.
Burial will follow in the Bethel Lutheran Church Cemetery under the direction
of Tankersley Funeral Home.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Kaufman
2016, Kemp, Kaufman Co., TX, Obituary
Vada Lestelle Lowery was
born September 28, 1969 in Kaufman, Texas to parents Johnny and Rita (Whiteley)
Avant and entered into eternal rest on February 9, 2016 at the age of 46.
Vada was baptized in the Styx Church of Christ and attended the
Seven Points Church of Christ. She loved fishing, dancing and Karaoke. Her
greatest joys came from playing with children, especially grandchildren,
visiting with Grandma Julia and having breakfast at Mom’s. Vada was a loving,
caring lady who will be greatly missed by all who knew her.
Vada was preceded in death by 3 infant children, grandfather
James Eward Whiteley, grandfather John T. Avant and grandmother Irene Avant.
Vada is survived by her husband Chris Lowery of Kemp, son Jamie
Williams of Kemp, grandson Johnny Davis Williams of Lubbock, mother and father
Johnny and Rita Avant of Kemp, brother John Todd Avant and Shirley of Kemp,
Grandmother Julia Whiteley of Kemp, step
children: Mary Lowery of Rhome, Cindy Reindollar of Mesquite, Eric Blankenship of Log Cabin, Michael Brooks of Kaufman, 8
step-grandchildren, many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, more family members
and many friends.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2017, Kemp, Kaufman Co., TX, Death
http://www.tributes.com/obituary/show/Phillip-Blankinship-105131214
Phillip Blankinship,
July 9, 1962 - August 22, 2017, Kemp, Texas
Phil went to school in San Jose, California
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2017, Kemp, Kaufman Co., TX, Obituary
http://www.moorheadepps.com/notices/Phillip-Blankinship
Phillip Blankinship of Kemp, Texas
passed away peacefully on August 22, 2017 at his home with his loved ones at
his side. He was born July 9, 1962 in Spearman, Texas to Earl &
Clesta Anderson Blankinship. Phil is preceded in death by his
parents.
Phil grew up in a loving home with a brother;
Bob
Blankinship and 3 sisters; Celeste Blankinship, Sheree Blankinship & Earline
Blankinship. Phil went to school in San Jose, California. He worked for many
years as painter, but he was a true jack of all trades, there was nothing that
he couldn’t do.
Phil married the love of his life Cindy
on November 9, 1984. He was blessed with 3 children; Tonya Voyles & her
husband Louis, Shawn Blankinship & his wife Tiffany Flores and Samuel Blankinship & his wife
Randi Miles. And what truly gave him joy was spending time with his 8
grandchildren.
In his spare time he enjoyed being
outside, fishing, mowing the yard. But mostly Phil cherished spending
time with his wonderful family and friends. Phil was a great husband,
father, grandfather, brother and friend to many. He will be dearly missed
by all who knew him.
Kerr
+2016, Kerrville, Kerr Co., TX, Obituary
Kerrville Daily Times (TX) - July 29, 2016
Graveside service for John A. Blankenship,
77 [02Apr1939],
of Kerrville, who died Friday, June 17, 2016, was held with family and closest
friends on Thursday, June 23, 2016, at Harper Cemetery. A celebration of life
for John was Sunday, July 17, 2016, at Calvary Baptist Church on Methodist
Encampment Road in Kerrville.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2017, Kerrville, Kerr
Co., TX, Obituary
Published in Houston Chronicle on Feb. 5,
2017
Donald Ray Betterton, P.E., 79, of Kerrville, Texas was called to
his heavenly home on January 28, 2017. Don was a native Houstonian, born
September 8, 1937, to Irene Elizabeth and Leslie Betterton.
He graduated from Jeff Davis High School in 1955,
He immediately entered the U.S. Navy, Seabees, in 1955, at 17, after being
turned down for flight school because he was "too tall". He became a
crew chief on a survey crew and saw a bit of the world, from Cuba to Turkey and
points in between. Upon discharge in 1958, he renewed his acquaintance with Sara Faye Blankenship, and enrolled in The University of
Houston, as a night student in Civil Engineering. He worked fulltime, attended
night classes for 12 years before receiving his diploma. He also walked into
the downtown offices of Houston Lighting and Power in 1958 and started work
almost immediately as a stake driver on a survey crew..."It's where we
start surveyors"....In the next 37 years he worked in Engineering through
design, and construction, managed a new department, Environmental Protection,
successfully took on the licensing for two nuclear plants. In 1980 he took over
the management of the Power Plant engineering and construction departments. He
loved most every minute of those working days.
Don and Sara married February 21, 1958, the loves of each others
lives. They would have celebrated their 58th wedding anniversary next month.
They enjoyed their work and volunteer duties in addition to raising their two
children. He pursued a lifelong passion for golf, tennis, motorcycles of
various types, and got his "ticket" to fly in the 1970's, working his
way up from a private pilot, to commercial and multi-engine instrument ratings.
Enjoying his planes for fun, trips and taking guests to see
the sights from Friendswood to Florida and points in between. Doing Coast Guard duty out of Ellington Field
in South Houston, pleased him. He won many awards with
the Coast Guard, flying weekends in his favorite "play plane", a
colorful Citabria in red, white and blue which he helped restore. His newest
hobby of 20 years took him all over Texas and the south with his friends,
shooting competition sporting clay and pistol matches.
He was a 30 plus year member of the Houston Engineering and
Scientific Society, and served several years as a Board member and Officer.
With his secretaries' help, they successfully launched the Three Wishes program
which provided Christmas gifts for needy children and its success spread
throughout a good part of the company's employees in the 80's.
He was thankful to have received a kidney transplant in l996 and it
lasted well; still going strong at his death.After moving to Kerrville he was a
CASA volunteer, serving as a mentor to and legal court representative for all
ages of youth, and more recently joined his wife as a Christian Assistance
Ministry volunteer as his health failed.
In addition to his wife, Don is survived by their two children:
Jeanna Betterton Sparks and husband Cecil of Houston, and son Don Jr, widely
known as "Son", and wife Tiffany, and their three children, Allen,
TX; his brother Arthur Gene Betterton, and wife Melinda, Kerrville, two
grandchildren, Adam Daniel Macey and wife Sophie, Houston, and Sara Elizabeth
Truhitte and husband Daniel, Anna, TX., plus 6 great grandchildren, three boys,
Ezra, Levi and Asher Macey, and three girls, Eden Macey, and Sophia and
Anastasia Truhitte.....also his sister-in-law, Betty Jean and husband Stephen
M. Dodge, Austin, and niece Shannon Polce, and husband David, Kerrville, as
well as two nephews, Ray Perry III,. and John Stuart
Jones, both of whom live in the Pacfic northwest.
A celebration of his life was held February 2nd at First United
Methodist Church Kerrville, and a graveside funeral service will be held
Tuesday, February 7th at 1:00pm at the Forest Park - Lawndale Cemetery,
Houston, led by The Rev. Don Meador.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Kinney
+2017, Brackettville, Kinney Co., TX, Obituary
Del Rio News-Herald (TX) - May 17, 2017
James Blankenship Sr. of Brackettville TX, passed away May 15th at University Hospital
in San Antonio, [Bexar
Co., TX] after suffering a
massive heart attack, he was 81.
A long time resident of Fort Clark Springs in Brackettville TX,
James was a Veteran of both the US Air Force, and the US Naval reserves, and a
graduate of Baylor University in 1977 and Sul Ross University in 1981. He
started his career in city management in 1980, which included the cities of
Alpine, Booker, Brady, Junction, and Winters TX, and served as executive
direction of Chamber of Commerce in Del Rio, as well as a communications
officer for Big Bend National Park. He attended Rio Grande Law enforcement
academy in 1989 where he and his son, James Jr, became the 1st father and son
combination to graduate from the academy together. He later served as a Deputy
Constable for Val Verde Pct. 3.
He was preceded in death by his father, Earnest, mother,
Mable and brother, Robert [Hickman].
He is survived by Judy, his wife
of 56 years, of Brackettville TX, son
James, Jr and wife Jewel, of Brady TX, grandson Cody and
wife Rebekah, of Del Rio TX, granddaughters
Kacey Blankenship , Karen and Katy Palacios, all of Del Rio
TX, and great grandson Elijah Blankenship of Del Rio TX, mother of his grandchildren
Eunice Palacios and her husband Pablo, of Del Rio, siblings Joann Rae of
Palestine, Nanci Armstrong of Corsicana, Barbara Jane Spearman of Brownwood,
Randal Hickman of Palestine and Donny Hickman of Mart.
There will be a celebration of his life on Saturday May 20 at
11:00am, at the church of Christ in Brackettville.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Knox
+2016, Munday, Knox Co., TX, Obituary
Abilene Reporter-News (TX) - July 12, 2016
Taylor Hill Allen, 94, passed away on July 10, 2016 in the Munday Nursing Home, [Knox
Co., TX]. He was born on February 18, 1922 to Hill and Johnnie (Yates)
Allen at his home place, Miller Creek Ranch in Throckmorton County, Texas.
Taylor was the sixth of nine children. He attended school at Brushy
and Throckmorton. Taylor served in the Army Air Core for five years as an
airplane mechanic. He was honorably discharged as a Corporal. Taylor could have
had a career in the military, but his heart yearned for home and a life has a
rancher. Taylor was a successful rancher at Miller Creek until his retirement
in 1999.
Ranching was in Taylor's blood, as he learned and helped his dad
with the family ranch as a young boy. During the summers of his teen years and
after graduating from High School, he and his oldest brother Mark worked at the
Jay A Ranch in the Clarendon area. Taylor married
the only girl he'd ever cared about, Margie Blankinship
on March 20, 1958 in Goree. Taylor and Margie started their life together and
lived in the family rock home on Miller Creek for the next 18 years. The also lived in Goree for many years before moving to Munday in
2007. The couple had one son, Kevin Hill. They loved and doted on him
and years later, Taylor enjoyed teaching him and having his as a helper on the
ranch.
Taylor loved the Lord and was an active and faithful member of the
Goree Church of Christ and then later at the Munday Church of Christ. Taylor
loved singing gospel songs. Taylor served on the school board at Goree for many
years. Taylor was loved by many. He loved to talk, joke and tell stories. He
was tough, but kind and loving, especially to babies and stray dogs. He loved
camping and playing games with friends. Taylor was a "meat and potatoes"
guy, but thoroughly enjoyed all of Margie's delicious home-cooked meals.
In 2003, Margie and Taylor traveled to Austin, TX, to receive
recognition from the State of Texas Department of Agriculture. The recognition
was for having an active ranch for 100 years.
He is preceded in death by his wife; parents; and eight siblings.
He is survived by one son, Kevin and wife Linda of Abilene; one
grandson, Kameron of Abilene; and one granddaughter, L'nae and husband Seth
Carstens of College Station. Also, 21 nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be held at 10:00 AM on Wednesday, July 13, 2016, at
the Munday Church of Christ. Funeral services will follow at 11:00 AM with Greg
Melton officiating. Interment will be by Margie's side in the Goree Cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Lamar
+2016, Paris, Lamar
Co., TX, Obituary
The Paris News, (TX) - February 23, 2016
Mary Francis Jamar Hilyer, 79 of Paris, entered into eternal rest
on Saturday, Feb. 20, 2016, surrounded by friends and family who loved her. Born on Jan. 9, 1937, in Paris, Texas.
She served as a military wife for over 21 years. She was an active
and beloved member of Calvary United Methodist Church. She was a beloved wife,
mother, sister, grandmother and friend, and her "Friday night
dinners" will be remembered with love and laughter by many.
Mary was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Claude "Chet"
Haywood Hilyer; her parents, William J. and Mollie Jamar; brother, Robert
Jamar; sisters, Pauline Carter and Billie Jean Blankinship; and son, David Raper.
Left to honor her memory are her five sons, Bryan Raper, of Paris,
and his wife Windy; Greg Raper, of Paris, and his wife Tracy; Randy Hilyer, of
Charleston, South Carolina, and his wife Tula; Keith Hilyer, of Columbia, South
Carolina, and his wife Jeannie; and Lee Andrew Hilyer, of Houston, Texas; and
one daughter, Cari Bailey, of Newburgh, New York, and her fiancé Edward Arthur
Wolfe Jr. She was a beloved "Nana" to 12 grandchildren, April Coward,
Lauren Woodard, Kara Bond and Jami Birdsong, of Paris, Kyle Raper, of Little
Creek, Virginia, Jake Raper, of Fort Worth, Texas, Trey Jenkins, of East
Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania, Taylor and Jordan Hilyer, of Columbia, South
Carolina, Kiki, Yiana and Zoe Hilyer, of Charleston. Great-grandchildren number
at 17 currently and her legacy continues to grow. She is also survived by a
brother, Jack Jamar; a sister Johnnie Jo "Tink" Russo; and her
favorite niece, Paula Jo Griffin. In addition, she is survived by a large
loving family and an extended network of friends throughout the United States
from their many travels.
Funeral services will be held at Fry & Gibbs Chapel (730
Clarksville Street, Paris) on Thursday at 11 a.m. She will be laid to rest next
to her husband and son in Rockford Cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2017, Paris, Lamar
Co., TX, Obituary
The Paris News, (TX) - May 19, 2017
Phyllis Jean Locke, 83 of Paris, passed away Thursday, May 18,
2017, at Paris Regional Medical Center. Mrs. Locke, the daughter of Dick and
Cora Virginia "Jo" Parker Campbell, was born Dec. 1, 1933, in Paris.
Phyllis graduated from Paris High School in 1951, and Paris Junior
College. Phyllis was a class officer her senior year at Paris High School and
was always active in class reunions. She taught kindergarten in Garland for
several years and worked a number of years at Sears in Paris. Her career at the
J.C. Penny Corporate Offices in Plano spanned more than thirty years before her
retirement. She was a member of First Baptist Church in Paris, the Red Hat
Society, was a volunteer at Paris Regional Medical Center and a volunteer
reader at elementary schools.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Weldon D. Locke, on March
26, 2010; her father, Dick Campbell; her mother and stepfather, Jo and Felix
Cunningham; and a brother, Herbert Campbell.
Survivors include a daughter,
Jan Blankenship and husband,
Johnny, of Royse City; a grandson, Greg Strawn
and wife, Kelsey, of Tyler; two great-grandchildren, Brycen Strawn and Sealey
Strawn; a sister, Carol Dollins and husband, George, of Paris; a brother,
Richard Campbell, of Paris; along with several nieces; nephews; and a plethora
of friends.
Bright-Holland Funeral Home has scheduled services for 10 a.m. on
Monday, May 22, at the Open Air Chapel of Evergreen Cemetery with Dr. Ed
Schaeffer officiating.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2016, Powderly, Lamar
Co., TX, Obituary
The Paris News, (TX) - September 11, 2016
Harvey E. Wardlow, 92 of Powderly, died at 4:20 a.m. on Saturday,
Sept. 10, 2016, at Christus Mother Frances Hospital in Sulphur Springs, [Hopkins Co., TX]. He was born July 26, 1924, to Charles W.
and Kate Berghauser Wardlow in Princeton, Texas.
Harvey served in the U.S. Army during World War II and was
stationed in Hawaii following the Pearl Harbor attack. Mr. Wardlow married
Dorothy M. Davis on June 16, 1946, in Dallas, Texas. He worked as an accountant
for Texaco Oil Company and retired from McCuistion Regional Medical Center as a
patient financial counselor. Harvey enjoyed working with the special needs
Sunday school class at First Baptist Church in Paris for many years and was the
secretary for the Kiwanis Club of Paris for 20 years.
He was preceded in death by his son, Philip Alan Wardlow on Jan.
18, 2014; his parents; and seven siblings.
He is survived by his wife of 70 years, Dorothy Wardlow of
Powderly; his daughter, Alana Wardlow of Houston; and one niece, Doris
Blankenship of Princeton.
Funeral services are set for 10 a.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 13, 2016, in
the chapel of Fry & Gibbs Funeral Home with the Rev. Russell Hathcock, the
Rev. Rusty Hathcock and Angalee Hathcock officiating. Burial will be at 2 p.m.
on Tuesday at Grove Hill Memorial Park in Dallas.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Doris Jean Blankenship – b.31Mar1934 –
Princeton, TX: https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:2MYM-F59
Relatives - Archie Blankenship, Frankie
Lee Blankenship, Peggy W. Blankenship, Tommy Joe Blankenship, Tommy
Blankenship.
Liberty
2016, Dayton, Liberty
Co., TX, Obituary
Patsy Carol Edwards, 76, formerly of Amarillo, went home to be with
her Lord and Savior early Sunday morning, January 10, 2016 in Dayton.
Patsy was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. She married Wayne
Edwards in September 1956 and again May 1993. He preceded her in death in 2006
and has been waiting for her to show her their heavenly home.
She is survived by a daughter
Bronica Blankenship and her husband Curtis; a son Terry Edwards and his wife Chris; 7
grandchildren - Copen Smith, Samantha Tuzo, Ty Smith, Nickie Lightsey, Crystal
Thomas, Sara Edwards, and Hollie Edwards; 14 great grandchildren - Riley,
Rolan, Cedar, Cutter, Roper, Gage, Kyra, Jacob, Charlie, Joshua, Allen, Ava,
Jordyn, Emma.
Funeral Services will be at 10:00 AM Friday at Rector Funeral Home
Osage Chapel, 2800 S. Osage St. Interment will follow at Dreamland Cemetery in
Canyon. Arrangements are by Rector Funeral Home Osage Chapel, 2800 S. Osage St.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Lubbock
+2016, Lubbock, Lubbock
Co., TX, Obituary
Published in The Lubbock Avalanche-Journal on
May 24, 2016
Wendell Blankenship,
75, of Lubbock formerly of Plainview passed away on Saturday, May 21, 2016 in
Lubbock. He was born on Sept. 15, 1940 to Herman and Nettie Blankenship in Anadarko, OK.
Wendell graduated Anadarko High School in 1959. He married Patricia
Ann FitzGerald that same year. Wendell started working in a local grocery store
at 13 years old. He went on to management at Safeway grocery stores. In 1964 he
partnered with his brother Norman Blankenship to open his first Pizza Hut in Duncan, OK
and then on to Lubbock, Texas, where they opened three more. Wendell went onto
open Pizza Huts in Louisiana and New Mexico, along with several other
restaurant ventures. Wendell had a lifelong love of horses and was involved in
Paint horse racing for over 40 years. He was a stock provider for the
Professional Bullriders Association (PBR). Wendell was also a rancher and was
always at home at the ranch. He was always a rancher at heart. He was a pilot
and flew for business and chasing horse races everywhere.
He had a unique intensity about him always and mostly enjoyed
seeing people doing well and working hard. Wendell said he truly believed that
God put him on this earth to work. That he did! He loved his family and was the
best at making people believe in themselves. With three kids, seven
grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren he had ample opportunity to do just
that.
Survivors include his wife,
Pat Blankenship of Lubbock; three children, Kari Byrd of Lubbock, Greg Blankenship and wife, Twyla of Lubbock, Lori Cate and husband, Greg of Lubbock; one brother, Herb Blankenship of
Midland; two sisters, Virginia Pownell of Austin, Sarah Ann Young of
Anadarko, OK; grandchildren, Leah
Byrd, Amber Wooldridge (Kyle), Brandi Toogood (Keith), Kody Byrd, Tanner
Ferrell (Destanie), Justin Ferrell (Korrie), Camron Blakenship; great-grandchildren, Rylieann Ferrell, Graham Toogood, Cape
Wooldridge, Harper Toogood, Shephard Wooldridge, Brynlee Ferrell, Beckett Toogood,
Kendall Ferrell, Tenley Mae Wooldridge, and Bryxten Ferrell.
A graveside service will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday, May 25,
2016, in the Plainview Memorial Park followed by a memorial service at 11 a.m.
at the First United Methodist Church with Mr. Lanny Voss officiating.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2016, Lubbock, Lubbock Co., TX, Obituary
Published in The Lubbock Avalanche-Journal on
Dec. 14, 2016
Marjorie Ann Marge Collier, age 87, formerly of Ransom Canyon,
passed away on Dec. 12, 2016, in Lubbock. She was born on Aug. 25, 1929, to
Hubert and Bernice (Blankenship) Allen in Lubbock.
Marge graduated from Lubbock High School, where she was a member of
the Acappella Choir. She attended Texas Tech for three years, majoring in art.
While attending Tech, she was active in the Ko Shari Social Club and the
Gargoyle Society, Department of Architecture.
Marge worked for Hemphill-Wells department store in the late 1960's
and 1970's in Monterey Center and South Plains Mall.
She married fellow classmate and artist Ray D. Collier in 1949 in
Lubbock. He preceded her in death in 2009, after almost 60 years of marriage.
In 1985, she and Ray fulfilled their dream to help design and build a custom
home in the Frank Lloyd Wright tradition in Ransom Canyon, Texas which they
enjoyed for over 20 years. Marge shared her husband's love of art, and was a
great supporter of Ray's art pursuits. In addition to her love of art, she
enjoyed Big Band music and many sports, including tennis and bowling. She was a
long time member of First Christian Church, Lubbock.
Marge is preceded in death by her parents; her husband; sister,
Dorothy Serrurier; and brother, Hubert Allen, Jr.
Those left to cherish her memory are a daughter, Jan Collier of
Lubbock; niece, Kay Serrurier of Amarillo, and nephews, Rob Allen of Las
Cruces, NM, Tom Allen of Ft. Worth, Don Serrurier of Pearland, and Rick
Serrurier of Amarillo.
A memorial service will be held on Thursday, 11 a.m., Dec. 15,
2016, in the Hodges Chapel at First Christian Church in Lubbock with Rev. Paul
Carpenter officiating. Burial will be in the City of Lubbock Cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Lubbock Co., TX,
Marriage: https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QK8B-W397
Bernice Mae
Blankingship - Hubert L. Allen - 09Oct1919
1940 Census,
Lubbock, Lubbock Co., TX,
Allen, Hubert L. 43, M, AR, Head,
Allen, Bernice 42, F, AR, Wife,
Allen, Dorothy 19, F, TX, Dau,
Allen, Hubert 16, M, TX, Son,
Allen, Marjory 10, F, TX, Dau,
https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:K49B-JBV
McLennan
2015, Bellmead, McLennan
Co., TX, Obituary
Waco Tribune-Herald (TX) - May 11, 2016
Essie Schafer, of Bellmead, passed away Tuesday, May 10, 2016. She
was born July 2, 1918 in Malakoff, Texas, to Wyite and Emma (Drake) Butler.
Private family services will be at Waco Memorial Park Mausoleum
Chapel with the Rev. Lester Adams officiating.
Essie was a retired Food and Safety Inspector for the Department of
Agriculture and was a charter member of Bellmead 1st Baptist Church.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband of 40 years,
James Henry Schafer on July 8, 1979; and by 3 sisters.
Survivors include her daughter, Norma Dodson of Utah; sons, Bobby
Schafer and Edwin Schafer both of Waco; sister,
Velma Blankenship of Temple; brother, Wyite Butler of
Belton; 6 grandchildren; many great-grandchildren and
great-great-grandchildren.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2017, Hewitt, McLennan
Co., TX, Obituary
Waco Tribune-Herald (TX) - January 22, 2017
Clyde Blankenship,
age 81, of Hewitt, was born October 10, 1935 in Mart, Texas, to Clyde and Orelia Lowe Blankenship,
passed away January 21, 2017 in Waco, [McLennan Co., TX].
Clyde was retired from Sears as an electrician. Clyde served in the
U.S. Coast Guard.
He is survived by two sons,
Darrell of Waco and John of
Hewitt; step-daughter, Amanda Stahr McDaniel of San Antonio; and step-son, Mark
Stahr of California; four grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.
Graveside Services will be at 1 p.m., Monday, January 23, at Waco
Memorial Park under the direction of Grace Gardens Funeral Home.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2017, Waco, McLennan
Co., TX, Obituary
Waco Tribune-Herald (TX) - March 15, 2017
Henrietta Blue Voltin, 90, passed away Tuesday, March 14, 2017, at
a local hospital. Henrietta was born Jan. 13, 1927, in Coryell City, Texas to
Alva Blue and Violita Dunson Blue.
Henrietta worked in women's apparel and at the Waco Tribune Herald
in downtown Waco. On October 10, 1959, she married Frank M. Voltin. To this
marriage two daughters were born. In 1979 she started her own business, The
Quilted Kitchen/Henrietta's. She retired after 26 years
She was preceded in death by her parents and two brothers.
Henrietta is survived by husband, Frank M. Voltin; daughters, Mary
Jane Voltin, and Susanne Gentry and husband, Jim; granddaughter, Kim
Blankinship; grandson, Adam
Whitaker; great-granddaughter, Taylor Jeffrey all of Waco; sister, Bobbie
Knight of Beaumont; and several nieces and nephews.
The Rosary will be recited at 6 p.m., Thursday, March 16, followed
by visitation until 8 p.m. at Oak Crest Funeral Home. Graveside services will
be at 11 a.m., Friday, March 17, at Oakwood Cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2017, Waco, McLennan
Co., TX, Obituary
Waco Tribune-Herald (TX) - May 23, 2017
Frank Martin Voltin, 88, of Waco, passed away May 21, 2017 at a
local hospital. He was born April 10, 1929 in Falls County, Texas to John F.
and Ilean Heck Voltin.
Frank attended schools in Barclay, Rosebud, and North Texas
University, graduating in 1950. He served in the United States Army in Japan
and Korea as a Master Sergeant. On October 10, 1959, he married Henrietta Blue.
To this marriage two daughters were born. Frank was employed by Texas Farm
Bureau for 37 years, retiring in 1994.
He was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Magdalen Cardwell;
and his beloved wife, Henrietta.
Surviving Frank are his daughters, Mary Jane Voltin, and Susanne
Gentry and husband, Jim; granddaughter,
Kim Blankenship ; grandson, Adam Whitaker; and
great-granddaughter, Taylor Jeffrey, all of Waco. He also leaves behind his
brother, Marcus J. Voltin and wife, Phyllis, of Killeen; and six nephews.
Graveside services will be held at 11 a.m., Wednesday, May 24, at
Oakwood Cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Midland
2016, Midland, Midland
Co., TX, Obituary
Midland Reporter-Telegram (TX) - November 23, 2016
Larry Don Cunningham passed away Monday, November 21, 2016.
Larry was born December 12, 1955 to Frances and B. J. Cunningham in
Seymour, Texas. He graduated in Electra, Texas in 1974 and from North Texas
State in 1978, with a BBA in finance and real estate. After graduation, he went
to work for Texaco, Inc. in Midland until 1980. He worked for Mitchell Energy
from 1980 to 1989 as a senior landman in Decatur, Dallas, The Woodlands, and
Midland. In 1995, he was promoted to district land manager in Midland. He was
then transferred to The Woodlands. In 1977, he went to work for EOG Resources
in Midland until May of 2001. Larry then joined Mewbourne Oil Company, where he
felt he had the job of his life. In 2003, he was promoted to district
exploration manager, where he mentored a number of young landmen. Under his
leadership, the Midland office doubled in size. He also formed and maintained
many friendships with peers throughout the industry. He was respected by all
who knew him.
He is survived by wife, Donna Gail Taylor; daughter, Krisanna
Brenner and husband Neal; daughter, Kelsey Cunningham; son, Kolby Cunningham;
father, Billy Joe; mother, Lou Frances; and sister, Kathy Handley and husband
Bud.
He is preceded in death by Cordie Blankenship
and B. D. "Buck"
Blankenship.
Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m., Wednesday, November 23,
2016 at First United Methodist Church, at Main and Ohio. A reception will
follow at The Branch at NPW, 3800 N Big Spring ST, Midland.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Mitchell
+2016, Colorado City, Mitchell Co., TX, Obituary
Jolene J. Blankenship, 75, Colorado
City went to be with her lord on Wednesday, January 6, 2016 with her family by
her side in the Covenant Medical Center in Lubbock. Jolene was born on January
21, 1940 in Wewoka Oklahoma to the late Morris and Violet Fox Bagwell.
Shortly after graduating high school
Jolene married the love of her life Tex Blankenship on April 19,
1958 who preceded her in death May 16, 2015. Jolene was a woman who loved her
community and loved her church as well as her family. When not doing things
with her children or grandchildren she would often times be seen doing many
volunteer activities for the First Baptist Church in Colorado City, of which
she was a member for many years. She was a member of the food committee, helped
with the church puppet show and would lend a helping hand with the Angel Tree
and Samaritan Hospitality House. She had a love for the open road and the wind
blowing through her hair as she rode her motorcycle with her friends and
family.
Jolene is survived by her children
Leisa Dawson of
Colorado City and Rod Blankenship of Christoval as well as by her grandchildren;
Misty Richard and husband Willie, Krystal Martinez and husband Marcelo, Bryan Blankenship and wife Amber, Rodney Blankenship
Jr.,
Autumn Martin and fiancé Antonio Estrada, Ariel McGuire and husband Robert,
Kamron Martin and wife Maegan, and Alex Blankenship. Also surviving
are her 13 great-grandchildren and 2 that are on their way.
She is proceeded
in death by her loving husband of 57 years Tex Blankenship. A
grandson, Reno James Martin and two great angels in waiting who greeted her
upon her arrival.
A memorial service for Jolene will be
held on Saturday, January 9, 2016 at 10 am at the First Baptist Church of
Colorado City with the Rev. Jerry Shields officiating.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2016, Westbrook, Mitchell
Co., TX, Obituary
Carlos J. Berber, 64, Westbrook went to be with his Lord and savior
on Tuesday, March 22, 2016 with his family by his side. He was born on
September 21, 1951 in Pasadena to the late Jesus and Estefana Cortez Berber.
Carlos held many jobs throughout his life but the one he found the
most joy in was that of being a tractor-trailer driver. He would take his
family out on the road with him each time he had the chance and in the summer
time his son and daughter would take turns making road trips with him. He was a
man who was strong in his faith and that loved his children more than life
itself. When not on the road it was obvious that he was at home as the home
would be filled with joy and laughter because he was always cracking jokes. In
his spare time he enjoyed tinkering around with many projects or watching
football, especially the Bronco's or the Texans. He enjoyed football so much
that he had an extensive collection of jerseys. He was a member of the First
Baptist Church of Colorado City and a former member of the National Horseshoe
Pitching Association.
He is survived by his wife of 25 years Karen Berber whom he married
on August 4, 1990 in Slocum TX, and by his daughter
Hannah Blankenship and husband
Jarrett of Colorado City and his son Hardy Berber
and wife Whitney of Smithville, as well as by his granddaughter Evelyn Berber.
Also surviving are his brothers David Berber and Joel Berber both of Oakhurst
and his sisters Sarah Villasenor and husband Vince of Houston and Stephanie
Harris of Oakhurst as well as by several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents Jesus and Estefana Berber.
A funeral service will be held at the First Baptist Church of
Colorado City at 2pm on Friday, March 25th with Doctor Jerry Shields
officiating. Burial will follow in the Colorado City Cemetery. Pall-Bearers for
services will be 3 nephews Joel Berber, Trevor Berber and Terry Harris, and 3
friends Bubba Limones, Nick Shrode, and Jimmy Brown.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Montgomery
+2017, Conroe, Montgomery
Co., TX, Death
In Memory of, Arthur
Ayers Blankenship Jr., October
16, 1946 - March 11, 2017
Arrangements under the direction of Metcalf
Funeral Directors, Conroe, TX.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2017, Conroe, Montgomery
Co., TX, Obituary
The Courier, (Conroe, TX) - March 15, 2017
Arthur "Buddy" Blankenship, 70, of Conroe, Texas passed away after a sudden illness on
March 11, 2017. Buddy was born in Houston, Texas on October 17, 1946. He was
the beloved son of Arthur
"Blackie" Blankenship and Dorothy Coy and younger brother
to Fred Blankenship and Betty Anne Reeves.
If anyone could say that they had cleared their Bucket List it
would be Buddy. He drove race cars with greats like A. J. Foyt and he played
baseball with Nolan Ryan. He was a certified diver, professional football
player, Police Officer, school teacher, a college professor and then a college
director. He was an award winning high school linebacker and a state batting
champion in junior high. Buddy coached football and baseball, taking his team
to a district championship. Always an entrepreneur at heart, he owned and
operated several successful businesses. He loved to hunt and fish. He even competed in quick draw and so much more.
Buddy surrounded himself with family and friends throughout his
life and no one could ever say that they had a dull time if he was around. He
was an outgoing and bold individual on the outside but a deep thinker within
himself and a true friend to all that knew him. He never met a stranger, and
there was always room for one more at the table.
Buddy was preceded in death by his father, Arthur
"Blackie" Blankenship;
mother, Dorothy Coy; brother, Fred Blankenship; sister,
Betty Ann Reeves; and his grandson, Gabriel
Blankenship.
Buddy is survived by his wife,
Judy Pabor Blankenship; his son
Larry and daughter
Tabitha; their mother, Betty Miller Blankenship; his daughter-in-law Stephanie; his
son-in-law in heart Jay Hanna; his grandchildren Hailey, Wyatt, Arabella and
Eliana; and many greatly loved cousins, nieces, nephews and friends.
A memorial service will be held on Thursday, March 16, 2017 at 2:00
pm at Metcalf Funeral Directors located at 1801 E. White Oak Terrace, Conroe,
Texas 77304.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2017, Conroe, Montgomery
Co., TX, Death
https://www.afterlife.co/us/obituary-conroe-john-clark-blankenship-6526556
John Clark Blankenship passed away on December 2 2017 in Conroe, Texas, leaving to mourn
family and friends.
All are welcome to attend and celebrate John Clark Blankenship's
life. Flowers and condolences may be sent in memory of the loved one.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2017, Conroe, Montgomery
Co., TX, Death
http://montgomerycountypolicereporter.com/obituary-john-clark-blankenship/
John Clark Blankenship was born October 10, 1937 in Lafayette, Indiana.
At a young age, he traveled by train with
his mother and siblings to California. It was age 14, in Carmelitos, California
where John met the next-door neighbor, Patsy Ann Powell, who became his best
friend and would later become his wife. John and Patsy were married on Jan 7,
1956 in Yuma, Arizona.
John served his country between 1961 to 1963 in the US Army as a Supply Specialist in the
Quartermaster Corps, and remained in Active Guard Reserves through 1967.
After serving his country, he returned to the vending and foodservice industry.
In 1971, John moved his family to Alabama and began college while working
full-time and raising his small children. He graduated in 1976 from Gadsden
State Junior College in Alabama and continued a successful career, moving his
family to different states with each promotion, enjoying new adventures, and
making many lasting friendships with each transition.
John and Patsy were long time members of
the Oak Hill United Methodist Church in Austin, Texas where they served as volunteers
with Stephen Ministry until retirement in 1991. At retirement, they followed
the same dream as John’s parents accomplish in their retirement. John and Patsy
sold the home in Austin, Texas, including the furniture, and purchased a 5th
wheel trailer to travel the United States, visiting friends and family every
stop of the way.
John was an example of loyalty,
dedication, and support to all those in his life and anyone fortunate to know
him. The imprint of his compassionate nature will forever be felt by the people
he knew and loved.
John is preceded in death by his parents,
Leonard
and Dorothy Helton.
John is survived by his devoted wife,
Patsy
Powell Blankenship; son John Michael Blankenship of Montgomery, Texas, and daughter Debra Dozier and
son-in-law, Matt of The Woodlands, Texas. He also leaves behind two grandchildren
Jolie
Blankenship (14) and Ryan Blankenship (26). Other family members include sister JoAnna Bettencourt of Fresno, California, brother
Mike
Blankenship of Buena Park, California and brother Robert Blankenship and wife Carol
of High Point, North Carolina. John is a favorite Uncle to many nieces and
nephews.
Celebration of Life, 11:00am, Dec 09,
2017 at the Montgomery United Methodist Church, 22548 SH 105, Conroe, TX, US,
77356
2017, Magnolia, Montgomery
Co., TX, Obituary
Published in The Herald-Dispatch on May 25, 2017
Ernest F. Blankenship, 75 [1942], of Magnolia, TX, formerly of Lavalette, WV, son of Lowell
and Birchie Booton, of Lavalette, WV, passed from this life into the arms of
Jesus on May 16, 2017, in TX.
He leaves behind his mother, Birchie L. Booton; two children, Penny D. Johnson (Robert) of North East, PA, and E. Duane Blankenship (Toni) of Nederland, CO; one brother,
Terry L. Booton (Ginger) of Atlanta, GA; as well as two grandchildren of North
East, PA, Matthew D. and Melissa D. Johnson; two grandchildren by love, Keanu
and Nyall Hasty of Nederland, CO; aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins,
longtime amazing friends all across this nation; two adopted by love sons,
Trevor Dodd of Austin, TX, and David Garris of Friendswood, TX; and one
goddaughter, Megan Moreno of Houston, TX.
Ernest proudly served his country during the Vietnam War in the
Army, lived his life to the fullest after retirement, traveling the USA by
motorcycle, which he dearly loved, seeing most all states, participating in
numerous rides to bless children and others, as well as spending numerous
months back in his home state of West Virginia to enjoy the summer months and
many friends each year.
There will be two "Celebration of Life" ceremonies with
military honors, one at American Legion Post 93, 302 8th St., Kenova, WV 25530
on Sunday, May 28, from 2 to 4 p.m., and a second at American Legion Post
127/VFW Post 2427, 4408 Alice Road, Tomball, TX 77377-6275, Sunday, June 11,
from 2 to 4 p.m. To start there will be time for sharing, celebrating,
reminiscing, enjoying the many memories and ending with Military Honor
ceremony.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2017, Magnolia, Montgomery
Co., TX, Obituary
Published in Houston Chronicle on June 9,
2017
Ernest (Ernie) F. Blankenship, 75 [1942], of Magnolia, TX, son of Lowell and Birchie Booton, of
Lavalette, [Wayne Co.,] WV, passed away on May 16, 2017.
Ernest proudly served during the Vietnam War in the Army.
His local "Celebration of Life" ceremony with military
honors will be held at The American Legion Post 127/VFW Post 2427, 14408 Alice
Road, Tomball, TX 77377-6275, Sunday, June 11, 2-4 pm.
Thank you for loving our Dad!
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Ernest F.
Blankenship – b.07Jan1942 – Magnolia, TX: https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:293M-WQG
Relatives -
Barbara A. Blankenship, Ernest Duane Blankenship, Penny D. Blankenshie.
Ernest F.
Blankenship - Divorce 22Apr1999, Harris Co., TX - Barbara A. Blankenship –
m.24Apr1962
https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:VYKZ-FJJ
Birchie Lea
Booten – b.16May1925 – Lavalette, WV: https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:KYC4-W9K
+2017, Montgomery, Montgomery
Co., TX, Obituary
http://www.legacy.com/Obituaries.asp?Page=LifeStory&PersonId=184854295
Barbara Lee Smith a/k/a Barbie of Montgomery, Texas, passed away
Monday, March 13, 2017, from Cardiac Arrest due to Coronary Artery Disease due
to Type I Diabetes. She was also suffering from kidney failure as well as legal
blindness. Barbie was precluded from being an organ donor as a result of these
conditions. Barbie was born September 27, 1950 in St Joseph Hospital in
Houston, Texas.
Barbie graduated from Westbury High School and received her MBA in
Accounting from the UT-Austin. Upon her graduation from UT, she worked as a
state auditor for the State of Texas. From 1985-1997, she opened and operated
her own business named "Dapco, Inc.", a building specialties products
company, and an ice cream parlor, "The Soda Straw." Subsequently, she
worked as an accountant for Account Temps, JDK, Seismic Ventures and B
Resources until she could no longer work. She enjoyed doing trade shows,
conventions and arts/crafts shows, travelling with her sisters throughout
Texas. Barbie had a great sense of humor, was intelligent, very creative,
talented, artistic, never met a stranger and
consistently got hugs from all her craft show customers. She made everybody
feel special. Until she got sick, she enjoyed travelling, spec. Las Vegas,
touring model homes, watching tv, interacting with the dogs, eating out,
shopping, creativity, movies, going to festivals and craft shows. She built a
house with her sister Susan in 2005 and they lived together until she passed.
She adored her dogs, who were granted the privilege to
say goodbye in her hospital bed and they will miss her dearly.
She is preceded in death by her mom and dad, Beverly J. Smith of
Chicago, IL and Jerry J. Smith of Galveston, TX.
Barbie is survived by her sisters,
Susan Smith Blankenship, Shelly Smith and Carol Smith Montgomery
and two adorable dogs, Teddy and Bailey.
We were privileged to have a sister like her in our lives and
already miss her immensely. We are only comforted by the knowledge that she
will endure no more pain and suffering. Fly with the angels
sweet girl and watch after us.
A celebration of her life will be held at her home, 324 Ridgelake
Scenic Dr., Montgomery, TX 77316, on Sunday, April 23, 2017 from 1-4.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Nacogdoches
2016, Nacogdoches, Nacogdoches Co., TX, Obituary
Published in The Daily Sentinel on Feb. 17, 2016
Betty Jean Self, 89, of Nacogdoches, Texas, passed away on Monday,
February 15, 2016, in Nacogdoches, Texas. She was born on January 24, 1927, in
Davis Oklahoma to William and Edna Eddington.
A Mass of Christian Burial will celebrate the life of Betty on Thursday,
February 18, 2016 at 10 a.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church with the Rev.
Monsignor James E. Young officiating. Burial will follow at Moral Cemetery.
Betty was born in Oklahoma and later moved to Houston, Texas, where
she married and had four children. While in Houston, she became a successful
entrepreneur and opened her own restaurant. While maintaining the restaurant,
she opened a hair salon. In 1967, Betty moved to Nacogdoches with her husband
and began a life of farming and raising cattle. A fond hobby of hers was
breeding, raising and grooming poodles. Betty was an active parishioner in her
church. She was a member of Saint Francis of Assisi while she lived in Houston.
After moving to Nacogdoches, she became a loyal member of the
Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Moral. She was an active member and
former president of the Women's Auxiliary at VFW Post No. 3893 in Nacogdoches.
Betty is survived by her son, John Allen Cannaliato; daughters,
Catherine Huddleston and husband, Billy, Mary Jean Cannaliato, Linda Darlene
Smith and husband, Gary; and stepchildren, Gary Self and wife, Laura and Lenard
Self, Jr. Also surviving her are her grandchildren,
Billy Huddleston, Jr., Kenneth Lee Richards, Jr. Brian Richards, Lori Blankenship, Keven Allen Byrd, Amy Edwards, David
Cannaliato, Kristopher Smith, Kely Smith, Tracy Self, Carrie Self, and Natalie
Ester, Toni Self; 15 great-grandchildren, and one great-great-grandchild along
with numerous other friends and family members.
She was preceded in death by her parents, William and Edna
Eddington; her husband, Lenard Self and daughter Betty Richards.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2016, Nacogdoches, Nacogdoches Co., TX, Obituary
The Daily Sentinel, (Nacogdoches, TX) - September 1, 2016
Juanita Presley Britton, 98, retired employee of General Telephone
Company died in Nacogdoches on August 30, 2016. She was born October 22, 1917
near Dorchester, the eldest daughter of William I. and Lora Blankenship
Presley.
Mrs. Britton grew up in Sherman in a large family with seven
sisters and one brother. She attended Washington School and Sherman High
School, graduating with academic honors in 1934. On February 6, 1935 she
married Lewis Britton of Sherman. She was employed as a telephone operator for
30 years prior to her retirement in 1980. During her retirement years, she
engaged in hobbies of quilting, crafts, and flower gardening and was an avid
sports fan. She made numerous quilts for her daughter, grandchildren, and great
grandchildren. She was a member of West Sherman Baptist Church and former
member of East Sherman Baptist Church. She had served as Sunday school teacher,
Training Union Director, and was active in WMU and sang in the choir.
Juanita was preceded in death by her husband of 66 years,
son-in-law Earl Morrison, parents and sisters, Ruby Hill and Billye Daughtry
and brothers-in-law Alvin Kersey, Leon Daughtry, Leroy Smith, and Jack Tucker.
Surviving are daughter, Joyce Britton Morrison of Nacogdoches, where
Mrs. Britton made her home for the last years of her life, and grandchildren,
Mike Morrison and wife Kelley of Murphy, Steve Morrison and wife Michele of
League City, and Karyn Hall and husband James of Alto, great grandchildren
Megan, Connor, Katherine, and Stephanie Morrison, Jordan and Foster Hall. Also
surviving are sisters, Lavelle Smith, Jo Tucker, and Jane Presley of Tyler,
Betty Kersey of Garland, Johnnye Gray of Wylie and brother Bob Presley and wife
Marg of Garland; aunt, Willette Harris of Dallas; and numerous nieces, nephews,
and cousins.
Funeral services will be held at 3:00 PM on Saturday, Sept. 3, at
West Sherman Baptist Church in Sherman with Rev. Danny Wood officiating. Burial
will follow in Cedarlawn Memorial Park with nephews serving as pallbearers.
Honorary pallbearers will be her great grandchildren.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2017, Nacogdoches, Nacogdoches Co., TX, Obituary
Published in The Lufkin Daily News on Feb. 1,
2017
Mrs. Dorothy
Blankenship Bogue 85, was born
April 18, 1931, in Nacogdoches County and died Jan. 31, 2017
Services are pending with Cason Monk-Metcalf Funeral Home,
Nacogdoches.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Dorothy Lemerle
Bates, m. Joseph Linville Blankenship & Hollis Eugene Bogue, Jr.
+2017, Nacogdoches, Nacogdoches Co., TX, Obituary
The Daily Sentinel, (Nacogdoches, TX) - December 27, 2017
Billie Fae Cade Anderson, 96, of Nacogdoches, passed away on
December 21, 2017, in Nacogdoches. She was born on March 14, 1921, the daughter
of George Elton and Bennie (Jones) Cade.
Mrs. Billie grew up during the era when parents taught the value of
a dollar and the sense of responsibility of working. She loved her family
endlessly and always made sure they had what they needed. Billie lived a long
and honorable life, and looked forward to meeting her Lord and Savior. She last
worked for Sears and Roebuck where she retired after 20 years of service. She
also spent some time working at the S&H Green Stamp Store. Her favorite
times were spent with her family. Her children and grandchildren were her
greatest joys, and as is typical with grandparents, her grandchildren got away
with most anything when they were with her. She doted on them, especially
during Christmas time and birthdays. Billie was best known for her homemade
cornbread dressing and the gingerbread she made. She loved her church and
church family at Northside Baptist Church in Texas City, as well as her
longtime church family at Calvary Baptist Church in Nacogdoches. During
baseball season, she was most often found watching her beloved Astros, and what
a treat it was for her to know of them winning the World Series this year! Mrs.
Billie was a longtime member of The Eastern Star and served on many bowling
teams, which was her favorite past time over the years.
She is preceded in death by her parents; husband, Benjamin Cooper
Anderson; son and daughter-in-law Joe Lynn and Nelwyn Anderson; brother, George
E. Cade, Jr.; and sister, Novice Blankenship.
Billie is survived by her son, Ben Anderson of Houston;
grandchildren, Harley Joe Anderson and wife, Karen of Hendersonville, TN and
great grandchildren, Kaitlyn, Riley, and Wesley; as well as many nieces,
nephews and cousins.
Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, December
28, 2017, at Laird Funeral Home with Bro. Charles Rikard officiating. Interment
will follow at Blackjack Cemetery in Nacogdoches County. Pallbearers will be Ralph Sanders, Bob Dunn, and Winston Blankenship. The Anderson family is being served by
Laird Funeral Home.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Navarro
2016, Corsicana, Navarro
Co., TX, Obituary
Corsicana Daily Sun (TX) - October 10, 2016
Mrs. Betty L. "Peaches" Murphey, 91, passed away on
Saturday, Oct. 8, 2016 at Heritage Oaks Retirement Village. She was born on
July 17, 1925 in Corsicana to Bernhart and Ena Gallagher.
She was a loving and caring wife, mother and grandmother. She
worked for 36 years at Green's Western Wear in Corsicana. She loved and cared
for all the people in her life and will be greatly missed by all her family and
friends.
She is preceded in death by her husband of 34 years, Homer S.
Murphey as well as her parents, Bernhart and Ena Gallagher.
She is survived by her daughter, Linda Powers and husband James of
Olney, Maryland; granddaughters, Kimberly Blankenship and Michelle Taby of Olney, Maryland; great-grandchildren, Jamie Blankenship, Krysten Blankenship, Michael Taby, and Justin Taby; brother, Tom Gallagher and
wife Pat as well as numerous nieces and nephews.
Funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 13, 2016 at
the Corley Funeral Home Chapel. Officiating the
service will be Dr. Mark Luera. Burial will follow at Oakwood Cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Nueces
+2016, Corpus Christi, Nueces Co., TX, Obituary
Corpus Christi Caller-Times (TX) - June 3, 2016
Mary Owers Plaugher Blankinship, age 91, passed away Friday, May 27, 2016. She was born on August
1, 1924, to Jonathon and Lela Owers in Carson, Louisiana.
Mary was a nurse for over 20 years at Memorial Hospital. She was
very involved in her church. Mary and her two friends Faye and Imogene are firm
supporters of the Baptist Children's Home in Beeville.
Mary is preceded in death by Gerald S. Plaugher (spouse) died
2-9-1979; Ronald W. Plaugher (son) died 8-17-1981; and Raburn E. Blankinship died 6-4-2014.
She is survived by daughter, Mary McIntosh, sons, G. Leroy Plaugher
and Steven K. Plaugher, daughter-in-law, Nancy Plaugher, sister, Lillie Prewit,
grandchildren: Denise Caroline, Bonnie Lane (Rudy Rodriguez), Ronald Plaugher
(Nikki), Steven Plaugher Jr., Ryan Plaugher (Allison), Stuart Plaugher and
Jonas Plaugher; great-grandchildren: Amber Caroline Brett (Jeremy Brett),
Clover L. Plaugher, Jakob Plaugher, Robert E. Lane, Timothy J. Lane (Kaori);
great-great-grandchildren, Kaden Plaugher, Angeline S. Lane, she was
anticipating the birth of her great-great grandson Jaxon Brett, special
friends, Imogene Davis, Faye Hill, Carolyn Montemurro, Shirley and Gary Cotter
and Roy Villareal; sister-in-law, Vada Baldree; brother-in-law, Gordon
Durflinger; with numerous nieces and nephews.
A Funeral Service will be held at 9:00 a.m., on Saturday, June 4,
2016, at Seaside Funeral Home. Interment will follow at Seaside Memorial Park.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2016, Corpus Christi, Nueces Co., TX, Obituary
http://www.tributes.com/obituary/show/Carolyn-Blankenship-103790373
Carolyn Blankenship, November 13, 1931 - July 24, 2016, Corpus
Christi, Texas.
Seaside Funeral Home & Seaside Chapel 4357 Ocean Drive Corpus
Christi, TX 78412
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2016, Corpus Christi, Nueces Co., TX, Obituary
Corpus Christi Caller-Times (TX) - July 27, 2016
Carolyn Elizabeth Keeling Blankenship, 84, a longtime resident of Corpus Christi, passed away
peacefully at home on Padre Island surrounded by her family. One of five
children, Carolyn was born on November 13, 1931, to John Robert and Emma
Roberta Keeling on a small farm in Rusk County Texas.
She graduated Valedictorian from Minden High School in 1949 and
earned her Bachelors and Masters degrees in Education
from Stephen F. Austin State University. Carolyn's teaching career began in
Alto, Texas. She also taught school in Central Heights, Houston, and Galveston.
Her career in education spanned many years where she especially enjoyed
teaching the third grade. Carolyn took pleasure in gardening, sewing,
calligraphy and traveling abroad with her family.
Carolyn was a loving wife and mother. A pillar of strength and
integrity, she devoted her life to raising and caring for her family,
especially her beloved daughter Lynn.
While in college, she met the love of her life, Billy Jim Blankenship. They married on January 26, 1952, at the
First Baptist Church in Nacogdoches, Texas, and remained together for 58 years
until he passed away in 2010. She is also preceded in death by her parents,
sister Jean Keeling Langford and husband William, brother Mark Williams
Keeling, sister-in-law Carmen Ann Fisher and her husband WJ, husband Dr. Billy Jim Blankenship and daughter Jimmie Lynn Blankenship.
Carolyn is survived by two brothers, John Robert Keeling Jr.
(Betty) of Morgan City, Louisiana, Gerald Albert Keeling of Long Branch, Texas,
sister-in-law, Joy Keeling, daughters,
Roberta Soward (Fred), Jean Ann Paluseo (Jeff), grandchildren: Jackson and Cassidy Soward, Jayden,
Journey and Jazlyn Paluseo, and her extended family and friends.
Graveside service will be held at Seaside Memorial Park, Thursday,
July 28, 2016, at 10:00 a.m.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2016, Corpus Christi, Nueces Co., TX, Obituary
Published in Corpus-Christi Caller-Times on
Nov. 30, 2016
Horace Allen Magouirk, Allen as he was called, was born February 1,
1932, to Horace Michael and Hattie Bell Magouirk.
He was one of 12 children and was preceded in death by Mack, JR,
JB, Cecil, Clarence, Ray, Alfred, Pauline, Mildred, Dorthey, and Beatrice.
He is survived by his sister-in-law, Norma Jean, wife of Clarence
Magouirk; his son, David Magouirk and his wife Christy; his daughter, Susanne
"Sissie" and her husband, Kirk Bennett and their son, Devin and his
daughters, Bailey and Brook; son, Jeffrey Magouirk and his wife Leia, and their
children, Devon, Alicia, and Elizabeth; great grandson, Jaden Blank.
Funeral services will be conducted on Wednesday, November 30, 2016
at 11:30 A.M., in the Sawyer-George Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Dale
Brynestad officiating. Pallbearers will be his sons, David Magouirk and Jeffrey
Magouirk, his son-in-law, Kirk Bennett, his grandsons, Devin Bennett and Devon Blankenship,
grand nephew, Travis Magouirk, nephews, Mark Magouirk and Mike Whitfield.
Interment will follow at 1:00 P.M., at the Coastal Bend State Veterans
Cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Orange
2016, Orangefield, Orange Co., TX, Obituary
Published in The Beaumont Enterprise on Jan. 8,
2016
James Edward Stagg, 91, of Orangefield, Texas, passed away on
January 6, 2016, at his home. Born in China, Texas, on October 16, 1924, he was
the son of Clayton Buckhannon Stagg and Mellie LaPearl Smith.
Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, January 9,
2016, at Claybar Kelly-Watkins Funeral Home in Beaumont, Texas. Officiating
will be Father Francis Conroy. Burial will follow at Forest Lawn Memorial Park
in Beaumont. Serving as pallbearers
will be Brandon Bingham, Christion Stagg, Alex Graham, Mark Blankenship, Burt Blankenship, and Kurt
Blankenship. Honorary
pallbearer is Jason Stagg.
He was a member of the International Union of Operating Engineers.
James was an owner and operator of heavy equipment and did work for Drainage
District #6, Jefferson County. He was a member of the Merry Mixers Square Dance
Club; he was a United States Marine Corp Veteran of World War II and he
attended St. Helen Catholic Church in Orangefield.
James was the epitome of the American Dream! Despite a childhood
that had seen The Great Depression and World War II he still found a way to
accomplish so much of the America Dream. He did it in the manner in which we
should all strive to live our lives. He prospered in life not just for the
materialistic things but also for all of the lives he touched. He was the
American Dream because of how he treated others and the example in which he
lived for others to follow. He did it by treating others better than he
expected to be treated in return. He did it by the countless lives that he
touched, the smile he brought from the jokes he always told but mostly he did
it with that giant smile on his face he got from knowing he had helped
you.....even if help just meant bringing a smile to your face on a rainy day.
He was preceded in death by his parents, C. B. and Mellie Stagg;
brothers, Bill Stagg, Faye Stagg, and George Stagg; and his grandsons, Jimmy
Stagg and Ben Stagg.
He is survived by his wife, Debbie Stagg; children, Eddie Stagg, of Jasper, Barbara Blankenship, of Kingwood, Mykela Cindy Greenwood, of Katy, and Christi Mathews
and husband Jimmie, of Hurst; 16 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; and
numerous nieces, nephews, and dear friends.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2016, Vidor, Orange
Co., TX, Obituary
http://www.memorialofvidor.com/obituaries/obituary-listings?obId=976827#/obituaryInfo
Our beloved “Momma,” passed away on June 21, 2016 at the age of 60.
Clara Jones Blankenship was born to Herman and Evalena Laird Jones
on March 24, 1956 in Kountze, Texas.
As a child, she moved with her family to Vidor. She attended school
at Vidor High School. Her life changed when she met the brother of her good
friend who had recently returned from the Vietnam War, She fell instantly in
love with her beloved Paul. They would remain inseparable for 44 years. Clara
spent her life caring for others. She was a dedicated mother and daughter. When
anyone needed help, she was the one who was called upon because her family knew
that Clara would never say no.
As her children grew, she and Paul took to the road. They traveled
throughout the country seeing the sights from the windshield of Paul’s big rig.
The only thing that would bring her home would be her grandchildren. It was
Clara’s greatest joy to be Granny. She loved her grandchildren in a way that
words cannot describe. In October 2011, she was diagnosed Stage 4 metastatic
breast cancer. Clara became a valiant warrior and mentor to those experiencing
the disease. Eventually God released Clara from her pain and brought her home.
We praise God because our momma has been set free from the chains of cancer and
is flying high in heaven.
Clara is preceded in death by her parents, Herman and Evalena Jones,
brother Lamar Jones, her infant son, Daniel Ray
Blankenship who she finally
got to see in Heaven.
She is survived by her husband,
Paul Blankenship of Vidor, daughters Lori Losey and husband Todd of Vidor, Samantha McCormick and husband Christopher of Beaumont, son Adam Blankenship
and wife Sarah of Vidor, sisters, Patricia LeDoux, Peggy Smith and Ethel Jones
of Vidor. Evelyn Havard and husband James of Koutnze and Julia Thomas and
husband Ed of Chula Vista CA, grandchildren
Brock and Luke Losey, Meghan and Benjamin McCormick, and Cole and Brady Blankenship.
A funeral service will be held Saturday, June 25 at 10 a.m. at
Memorial Funeral Home. Burial will be at Restlawn Memorial Park in Vidor.
Serving as pallbearers will be Adam Blankenship, Todd Losey, Kris Summers, Danny Pender,
Eddie Zunker, Jason Zunker. Honorary pallbearers will
be Christopher McCormick and Brock Losey.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Paul Daniel Blankenship – b.09Nov1950 -
Vidor, TX: https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:KLZV-99T
Relatives - Adam Paul Blankenship, Adam
Blankenship, Clara Jones Blankenship, Clara Blankenship, John Blankenship, Lori
Ann Blankenship, Samantha Gayle Blankenship.
Orange Co., TX,
birth: https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:VDWB-RBP
Paul Daniel
Blankenship – S/o Eugene Clifto
Blankenship & Lilly
Evelyn Young – b.09Nov1950
Polk
2016, Livingston, Polk
Co., TX, Obituary
Funeral services for Mary Olene Smith, 90, of Livingston, Texas,
will be held Sunday, January 31, 2016 at 2:00 p.m. in the Cochran Funeral Home
Chapel in Livingston, Texas, with Rev. Harold Isaacs officiating. Interment
will follow in the Big Sandy Cemetery. Pallbearers: Michael Atkinson, Oran
Blankinship, William C. Smith Jr., Robert Ross Smith, Robert Brown, Norman
Atkinson.
Mrs. Smith was born April 9, 1925 in Monmouth, Illinois to parents,
Harold Carlson and Elizabeth (McClintock) Carlson, and passed away January 26,
2016, in Jacksonville, Texas.
She is preceded in death by her parents; husband, William C. Smith;
daughter, Audrey Kay Blankenship-Shelby; and son,
Dennis Eugene Smith Sr.
She is survived by her son, Johnny Martin Smith and wife, Grayce of
Magnolia, Texas; daughter, Gloria Jean Atkinson and husband, Norman of
Henderson, Texas; daughter, Mary Louise Barfield of Rusk, Texas; son, William
C. Smith Jr. of Rusk, Texas; son, Robert Ross Smith and wife, Lucinda of
Dallas, Texas; sisters, Patricia Ann Glass and Loretta Sue Stokes both of
Brewton, Alabama, and Sharon Elizabeth Hatley of Mexia, Texas; brother, H.I.
Carlson of League City, Texas; grandsons, Kenneth Smith of Clear Lake, Texas,
Glenn Smith of San Antonio, Texas, and Michael Atkinson of La Porte, Texas;
granddaughters, Amy Brown of Longview, Texas and Gina Lynn Guynes of Dalton,
Georgia; grandsons, Jimmy Lee
Barfield of Lake Jackson, Texas and Oran Blankinship of Livingston, Texas; granddaughter,
Leah Blankinship of Greenville, Texas; grandson, Paul Blankinship of
Greenville, Texas; granddaughter, Shelley Blankinship of Tyler, Texas; grandson, Dennis Eugene
Smith Jr. of Carthage, Texas; granddaughter, Jennifer Smith of Carthage, Texas;
along with numerous great-grandchildren, other relatives and friends.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2016, Livingston, Polk
Co., TX, Obituary
Lou Shawver, 80, passed away Saturday, April 30, 2016 in
Livingston, Texas. She was born October 20, 1935 to Marcus and Jessie (Sherman)
Rogers.
Lou married Mack Shawver in December of 1974 and they lived in the
Kamay and Iowa Park area during their 25 years of marriage. She worked at the
Iowa Park Wal-Mart for 14 years. In 2007, Lou moved to Livingston to be closer
to her daughter, though she missed Iowa Park and her friends deeply.
Lou is preceded in death by her parents; two brothers, Lloyd and
Dennis; one sister, Violet; and the love of her life, Mack Shawver, Sr. who
passed away in March of 2000.
Surviving relatives include her two daughters, Deena
Blankenship and her husband, Jimmy of
Coldspring, Texas; Balinda Ablia and her husband, Jerald of Wichita Falls,
Texas; two sons, Donald Stanford and David Stanford, both of Livingston, Texas;
two sisters, Lola Robertson and Sharon Crnolatas, both of Missouri; numerous
grandchildren and great grandchildren; and one niece who was like a daughter to
her, Vicki Hunsaker and her husband, tom of Pflugerville, Texas; and many
nieces and nephews that she loved dearly.
Services will be held at 10:30 AM on Saturday, May 7, 2016 at the
Highland Cemetery Pavilion under the direction of Dutton Funeral Home in Iowa
Park.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2016, Livingston, Polk
Co., TX, Obituary
Mrs. Matilda “Butch” Ida Laird, 78, of Livingston, Texas was born
on April 1, 1938 in Mathis, Texas to parents, August Stech and Martha (Bues)
Stech and passed away on June 11, 2016 in Lufkin, [Angelina Co.,] Texas.
She was a loving wife of 60 years and 1 month, a homemaker; a
member of the Church of Christ and to family and friends was called by the
nickname, “Butch”.
She is preceded in death by her parents; sisters, Dora, Emma,
Lillie, Hilda, Gertrude “Tootie”; brothers, Adolph, Herbert, Ed, Bill, Augie,
Bob and Marvin; grandson, Landon Clay Laird; granddaughter, Kendal Lynn Laird
Martin.
She is survived by her husband, William, “Bill” Rankin Laird of
Livingston, Texas; sons, Robert Laird and Lara, Darrell Laird and Sheila, Alvin
Laird and Andrea, Mike Laird, Jack Laird and Pam all of Livingston, Texas;
daughters, Sally Smith, and April Bower and Harold, all from Livingston, Texas;
sister, Verna Mae Bickham of Calallen, Texas; grandchildren, Robert Laird Jr. and Molly, Nicki Blankenship and Michael, Stacey
Owens and Bradley, Steven Laird and Kali-Jo, Justin Bickford and Brittany,
Jennifer Wallace and Jason, Chassity Armstrong and Jacob, Brittany Lowery and
Josh, Amber Johnson and Timothy, Andrew Laird and Jordan, Ashley Jehnzen and
Dustin, Stephen Smith and Shelbey, Craig Wiggins Jr. and Misty, Paul Wiggins
and Melissa, A.J. Laird, Olivia Laird, Jacob Bickford, Clay “Rooster” Laird,
Heather Smith, Jake Bower, Luke Bower, Haley Bower, Tabi Green, and Mikie
Green; 31 great-grandchildren; along with numerous other relatives and friends.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, June 15, 2016, at 2:00
P.M. at the Oak Grove Church of Christ in Livingston, Texas with Bill Yasko
officiating. Interment will follow in the Center Grove Cemetery in Livingston,
Texas. Pallbearers: Robert Laird, Jr., Steven Laird, Andrew Laird, Stephen
Smith, Jake Bower, Luke Bower, Clay Laird
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Potter
+2016, Amarillo, Potter Co., TX, Obituary
Dorothy Blankenship
passed away on January 13, 2016, at home in Amarillo. She Blankenship was born
April 4, 1929, in Hereford, to Ben Koelzer and Elizabeth Jesko Koelzer.
Funeral Mass will be at 1:00 p.m., Saturday, January 16, 2016 at St
Thomas The Apostle Catholic Church with Father John
Valdez officiating. Arrangements are by Griggs Schooler Gordon Funeral
Directors, 5400 Bell. Burial will be at a later date. Vigil and Rosary will be
said at 6 p.m. Friday evening at the funeral home.
Dorothy graduated from Lazbuddie High School in 1948 and then
attended St. Anthony's school of nursing where she graduated in 1952. She married J C Blankenship in 1955 and he preceded her in 1980.
Dorothy was a registered nurse for almost 50 years, living her
passion of caring for others in need. In her retirement years, she enjoyed
quilting, sewing and spending time with family and friends.
Dorothy was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, J C Blankenship, brothers, BJ, Dan, and Jerry Koelzer, and a granddaughter, Brandi
Magee .
Dorothy is survived by a son,
Mark Blankenship of Lubbock; two daughters, Jennifer
Carol Gonzalves of Friona and Amy Elizabeth Blankenship of Amarillo; two brothers, David Koelzer
of Garden City, Kansas and James Koelzer of Dalhart; two sisters, Evelyn
Blankenship of Hereford and
Judy Koelzer of Hub; and 8 grandchildren
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
SSDI: Blankenship,
Jackie, 48, 06Apr1932 - ??Aug1980, (Friona, Parmer, TX), TX-460-40-4925
2016, Amarillo, Potter
Co., TX, Obituary
Bernice Ledbetter Hoertsch was born January 31, 1929 in Malvern
Arkansas.
She was a waitress and a caregiver who loved taking care of people
and friends. She was very motherly even to her nursing home family. She loved
to cook and always provided her secret specialty banana nut bread or banana
pudding at family dinners or parties.
She is preceded in death by her parents Sylvester and Florence
Ledbetter; her husband Clark Wayne Hoertsch; daughter Nina Shaw; grandchild
Justin; siblings Charles Ledbetter; Margaret McGahen; Gene Ledbetter; Bill
Ledbetter; Herman Ledbetter.
She is survived by children
Otis Shaw and wife Chris; Bobby Shaw and wife Michelle; Janie Blankenship, Judy Hall and husband Larry and Glenda
Banner and husband Jim; her sister Louise Walker; 8 grandchildren; 7
great-grandchildren; a host of nieces, nephews and friends.
Arrangements under the direction of
Griggs-Schooler-Gordon Funeral Directors, Amarillo, TX.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2016, Amarillo, Potter
Co., TX, Obituary
Amarillo
Globe-News (TX) - May 25, 2016
M. A. Ferguson, 96, of Amarillo, formerly of rural Deaf Smith
County, died Sunday, May 22, 2016. Mr. Ferguson was born April 8, 1920, in
Snyder to George Arthur and Edna Sallie McClellan Ferguson. On Aug. 8, 1947, M.
A. married his best friend and soul
mate, Ruthalee Blankenship, in Tucumcari, NM.
Survivors include a daughter, Phillis Morrison and husband Pete of
Belton; three sons, Marion Arthur "Sandy" Ferguson of Paris, Texas,
Robert Calvin Peters of Dalhart and Rodney "Stoney" Ferguson of
Hereford; 19 grandchildren; 30 great-grandchildren; and 14
great-great-grandchildren.
Celebration of life services will be at 10 a.m. Friday in Hereford
Heritage Funeral Home, Chapel of Memories, 411 E. Sixth St. with the Rev.
Robert Burton, family friend, officiating. Burial will follow in Rest Lawn
Memorial Park Cemetery. Arrangements are by Hereford Heritage Funeral Home.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Randall
+2016, Canyon, Randall
Co., TX, Obituary
Joyce T. Stubblefield, July 25, 1928 - July 15, 2016
Joyce Stubblefield was born on July 25, 1928 in Tahoka to Clay
Floyd and Myrtle Blankenship
Thompson, Sr.
She graduated from O’Donnell High School in 1945 and attended West
Texas State College in Canyon. She moved back to O’Donnell and worked as
manager of the corner drug store. She married C. W. Stubblefield, Jr. on
February 19, 1949 in Lamesa. Joyce was a member of the Canyon City Chapter of
Order of the Eastern Star #105 and First United Methodist Church. She was an
avid bingo player and enjoyed life and people.
She was preceded in death by her parents, four brothers, Floyd
Thompson, Guy Thompson, C. S. ‘Doc’ Thompson, and David C. Thompson, and two
sisters, Toye Lynn Farrington and Ann Debenport.
Survivors include her husband, C. W. Stubblefield, Jr., of
Amarillo; two daughters, Mary Kathryn Harbour, of Stinnett and Toye Ann
Stubblefield, of Canyon; two grandchildren, Lena Kathryn Harbour and Jacob
Daniel Harbour and wife, Rachel; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Services will be at 10:00 A.M. on Monday, July 18, 2016 at the
First United Methodist Church of Canyon with Rev. Rick Enns, pastor,
officiating. Burial will be in Memory Gardens Cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Rockwall
+2016, Royse City, Rockwall
Co., TX, Obituary
http://www.eastgatefuneralhome.com/?pagetype=obitlink&obit_id=1821372
Morris Lee Gentry, 68, Of Royse City, TX. passed away June
25, 2016. He was born on July 3, 1947 in Dallas, TX to Orville Albert and Nannie Frances (Blankenship) Gentry.
He was preceded in death by his parents; Orville (Slick) &
Nanny (Sis) Gentry and brother; Don Gentry.
He is Survived by his Loving wife; Patti Gentry of Royse City, TX. Children; Michelle & Byron Smith of Edgewood, Cristy &
Christopher Jennings of Royse City, Mathew & Samantha Gentry of
Farmersville. Grandchildren; Joshua, Elizabeth, John,
Daniel, Michael, Kayleigh and Alexis. Great-Grandchildren;
Blaze, Cash, Tyson and Reese. He’s also survived by his Brothers and
Sisters; Orville & Becky Gentry of Lone Oak, TX., Larry Gentry of Farmers
Branch, TX., Peggy & Steve Currin of Athens, TX., Jerry & Kimberly
Gentry of Leonard, TX. and countless Nieces, Nephews
and Cousins.
Funeral Service: Friday July 1, 2016, 10:00 A.M. at Charles W Smith
and Sons Funeral Home. Interment: Friday July 1, 2016, 11:30 A.M. at Lake View
Cemetery Pall Bearers; Jeff Bernard, David Egenbaucher, Mike Castillo, Kirk
Seiter, Kenny Warmke and Steve Currin.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Sabine
+2016, Brookeland, Sabine
Co., TX, Obituary
Buford Eugene Blankenship of Brookeland, Texas died Sunday March 27, 2016 at his residence.
He was born October 8, 1933 in Taft, TX and was 82 years of age.
He was a carpenter and a veteran of the U.S. Navy.
He was preceded in death by a daughter
Donna Blankenship, son
Charles Ray Blankenship, grandson Falvie Luce as well as his
brothers, sisters and parents.
He is survived by his wife
Ava Blankenship of Brookeland, daughter Sherry Dillon of Brookeland, son Allen
Blankenship of Georgia, brother Kenneth Blankenship and his wife Mary of Arkansas, twelve
grandchildren, twelve great grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.
Cremation is being handled by Forest Oaks Funeral Home and
Crematory of Jasper, Texas. A memorial service will be announced at a later
date.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Smith
2016, Arp, Smith Co., TX, Obituary
Published in Tyler Morning Telegraph on July
17, 2016
Mrs. Lucy Calicutt, 83, of Arp, went to meet the Lord on Thursday,
July 14, 2016 in Tyler. She was born December 5, 1932 in New London.
She was a bookkeeper and a member of Arp Emmanuel Baptist Church
where she served as church clerk, treasurer, or Sunday school teacher for 50
plus years. She was a member of the Esther Sunday school class and she loved
serving her church and enjoyed her church family and the fellowship with them.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Calicutt on June
4, 2014 and her mother, Rosa Lee Blankenship.
Survivors include three sons and a two daughters-in-law, Robin and
Vicki Calicutt of Chandler, Darin and Jamie Lou Calicutt and Nolin Calicutt,
both of Arp; grandchildren, Zack Calicutt, Katie Calicutt, Macy Calicutt.
Services will be at 3:00 p.m., Sunday, July 17, at Arp Emmanuel
Baptist Church with Reverend Doctor Ron Klingsick officiating. Burial will be
in Mason Cemetery, Arp. Pallbearers will be Albert Kinsey, Tuck Kemper, Jimmy
Hill, David Swinney, Mike Taylor and Mack Arnold. Honorary pallbearers will be
Johnny Stapleton, Bud Calicutt, Troy Moore, Eddie Calicutt, and the Nudgers
Sunday School Class.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2016, Tyler, Smith Co., TX, Obituary
Published in Tyler Morning Telegraph on Feb.
4, 2016
Services for Billie Parker French, 86 of Tyler, will be 2:00 p.m.
Friday, February 5, 2016 in the chapel of Jackson's Burks Walker Tippit Funeral
Home with Rev. James McRight officiating. Burial will follow in Cathedral in
the Pines Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Jason Gilmer, Josh Gilmer, Will Melton,
Drew French, Dale Wooley and Charles Tomlinson.
Billie was born September 7, 1929 in Paris, TX to the late Aaron
and Ruby Stone Parker and passed away on February 1, 2016 in Tyler.
She retired after 27 years as a teacher with Whitehouse Independent
School District and was a member of Trinity Baptist Church.
Billie was preceded in death by her husband, Ray French, in 1999.
She is survived by her son, Jimmy French and wife, Michelle; two daughters, Sharon Poss and husband,
Lynn and Patty Blankenship and husband,
James; seven grandchildren, Jason Gilmer,
Jennifer Ficke, Tara Mosley, Shelley Melton, Danica French and Drew French;
nine great grandchildren; a best friend of 60 years, Mable Hill; and many
cousins and other loving relatives.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2016, Tyler, Smith Co., TX, Obituary
Published in Tyler Morning Telegraph on Apr.
20, 2016
Mrs. Billye Faye Daughtry, 92, of Tyler, passed away Monday, April
18, 2016 in Tyler. She was born December 15, 1923 in Sherman to William Isom
and Lora Bell Blankenship
Presley.
Billye was a member of Glenwood Church of Christ.
Billye was preceded in death by her parents; her husband of 39
years, Charles Leon Daughtry; and her sister, Ruby Hill.
Billye is survived by her loving family including children Carole
Daughtry Jones of Tyler, Jerry Daughtry and wife Connie of Whitehouse, Judy
Daughtry Knight and husband David of Ocean Springs, MS, Danny Daughtry of Tyler
and Steven Daughtry of Tyler; grandchildren Paula Jones and Charles Jones, both
of Plano; great grandchild Jordan Jones of Plano; sisters Juanita Britton of
Nacogdoches, LaVelle Smith of Tyler, Johnnye Gray of Wylie, Jo Tucker of Tyler,
Betty Kersey of Garland, and Jane Presley of Tyler; brother Bobby Presley of
Garland; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Services will be held on Thursday, April 21, 2016 at 11:00 AM, at
Stewart Family Funeral Home with Mr. Bill Sherrill officiating. Burial will
follow at Cathedral In The Pines Cemetery in Tyler
under the direction of Stewart Family Funeral Home. Pallbearers will be the
Presley nephews.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2016, Tyler, Smith
Co., TX, Obituary
Published in Tyler Morning Telegraph on Sept.
23, 2016
Mrs. Linda Clancy Kenner, 75, of Tyler, went to her eternal home in Heaven on Wednesday,
September 21, 2016, in Tyler following a brief illness. She was born March 27,
1941, in Erwin, Tennessee, to Ralph
and Hattie Lee Pate Blankenship.
Linda grew up in Tyler and attended John Tyler High School and
Tyler Junior College. She earned a business degree from The University of Texas
at Tyler. Linda was employed as Office Manager for Lone Star Rose Nurseries for
over 30 years.
Mrs. Kenner was an active member of Calvary Baptist Church in
Tyler, teaching preschool Sunday school to 2- and 3-year-olds. She also served
faithfully in the Awana ministry and Vacation Bible School. Linda enjoyed
participating in professional organizations that included The American Business
Women's Association and The American Association of University Women.
Linda took great joy in serving her Lord in quiet and unassuming
ways. She prized the title of grandmother and spending quality time with her
grandsons, whether it was the routine time spent together on a weekly basis,
cheering them on at All Saints football games or the many trips enjoyed
together.
Linda was preceded in death by husbands, Jimmy Clancy and Hugh
Kenner, as well as by her parents and three brothers, Harley, Tom and Jim Blankenship.
Mrs. Kenner is survived by her loving family including daughter,
Kay Kenner Latta and husband Dr. Paul Latta and grandsons Andrew and Matthew
Latta, all of Tyler. Other surviving family include in-laws, Jerry Don and Thelma Clancy, Tom and Austine Kenner,
Dottie Latta and Lynn
Blankenship; nieces, Traci
Kenner, Terri Rowden, Emily McGilvra and Jessica Mitchell, and nephews, Dr. Steven Clancy and Troy Blankenship. Also left to cherish her memory are a
host of best friends and mahjong enthusiasts.
The celebration of the life will be held on Saturday, September 24,
2016, at 10 a.m. at Stewart Family Funeral Home with Dr. Fred Smith
officiating. A private family burial
will be held at Cathedral in the Pines Cemetery in Tyler under the direction of
Stewart Family Funeral Home. Honorary pallbearers are elders and deacons of
Calvary Baptist Church and Sam Goldwater.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2016, Tyler, Smith
Co., TX, Obituary
Published in Tyler Morning Telegraph on Dec.
20, 2016
Mrs. LaVelle Smith, 94 of Tyler, passed away on Saturday, December
17, 2016 in Tyler. She was born March 11, 1922 in Sherman, Texas to the late
William I. Presley and Lora
Blankenship Presley.
She worked for The City of Tyler and was a member of Southern Oaks
Baptist Church.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Leroy N. Smith; by
sisters, Ruby Hill, Billye Daughtry and Juanita Britton.
Survivors are a brother, Bobby C. Presley of Garland; four sisters,
Johnye Gray of Wylie, Jo Tucker of Tyler, Betty Kersey of Garland and Jane
Presley of Tyler and numerous nieces and nephews.
Services are set for 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, December 21, 2016 in the
chapel of Jackson's Burks Walker Tippit Funeral Home with Rev. Brandon Holiski
officiating. She will be laid to rest at Cathedral in the Pines Cemetery.
Honorary pallbearers will be her nephews.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Tarrant
+2017, Arlington, Tarrant
Co., TX, Obituary
http://www.tributes.com/obituary/show/David-Marion-Blankenship-104418684
David Marion Blankenship, September 22, 1969 - January 28, 2017, Arlington, Texas
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
m. 16Sep2000 - Lilian Tayar Peres; https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:VY7T-M18
+2017, Arlington, Tarrant
Co., TX, Obituary
http://obittree.com/obituary/us/texas/arlington/wade-family-funeral-home/david-blankenship/2831794/
David Marion Blankenship II, 47, loving
husband, father and friend, passed away on Saturday, January 28, 2017 in
Arlington. He was born on September 22, 1969 in Escondido, CA to David Marion
Blankenship Sr. and Lauren Avis Nall Blankenship.
David was a self-employed entrepreneur.
David enjoyed offshore fishing and traveling, and loved the outdoors. His
family and friends were everything to him. David was witty with a keen sense of
humor and could always make others laugh. He was always ready to help a friend
in need. He will be missed by many.
He is preceded in death by his father,
David
Marion Blankeship; and brother, Michael Blankenship.
Survivors: Wife, Ashleigh
Blankenship; son, Trey Blankenship; mother, Lauren Blankenship; sister, Lauri Cawthon and
husband, John; and many nieces and nephews.
Memorial Service: 1:00 p.m. Wednesday,
February 1, at Wade Family Funeral Home, 4140 W. Pioneer Parkway, Arlington.
2017, Arlington, Tarrant
Co., TX, Obituary
The Billings Gazette, (MT) - November 7, 2017
Richard LeRoy Shaw, 77, was born on Aug. 6, 1940, in Lovell,
Wyoming, to Maxine Shaw and was lovingly raised by his grandparents, Willard
(Po) and Naomi (Mo) Shaw. Richard passed away on Oct. 13, 2017, in Arlington,
Texas.
He graduated from Lovell High School, Lovell, Wyoming, in 1958.
After graduation he attended Billings Business College. He worked in the
restaurant supply and equipment business most of his career. On Sept. 28, 1985,
he married LaVon Busby in Vinita, Oklahoma.
In school Richard played basketball and baseball and continued to
love watching sports into adulthood. He closely followed the high school golf
tournaments of his grandson, Teal Willis. He also loved accounting and created
spreadsheets for almost everything. Every Christmas he gave "cost
books" to all family members to track automobile expenses throughout the
year.
Richard was preceded in death by his mother, grandparents, and
brother-in-law, Carrell Brown.
He is survived by his wife, LaVon; daughters, Peggy Willis, Tessa
(Tim) Russell, and their mother, Carol Drury; stepdaughter, Terri (Keith)
Harris and stepson, Clay Busby; grandchildren, Teal and Evrett Willis and
Shawna Russell; step-grandchildren, Rhiannon and Sean Blankenship ; seven stepgreat-grandchildren; and
sisters, Jamie Brown and Janet (Stephen) McCartney.
At Richard's request, there will be no service.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2016, Fort Worth, Tarrant Co., TX, Obituary
Published in Star-Telegram on Jan. 28, 2016
Carrie Blankenship
passed away quietly Wednesday, Jan. 27, 2016, in Fort Worth.
Graveside service: 3 p.m. Friday in Laurel Land Cemetery.
Survivors: Daughter, Linda Karalucas; sisters, Cora Lee Dover and Jean Clark; and brother,
Ray and wife, Carolyn Cunningham.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2016, Fort Worth, Tarrant
Co., TX, Obituary
http://www.legacy.com/Obituaries.asp?Page=LifeStory&PersonId=177626789
Lillie Lois (Langford) Pye, 94, passed away Friday, February 5,
2016. She was born June 18, 1921, on a farm near Wayland.
Lois met and married Andy Pye in 1940 in Santa Anna. She worked as
a riveter during World War II at Consolidated (now Lockheed). She was a
beautician for many years. She retired from Motorola. She was a wonderful wife,
mother, Nana, Aunt, and friend, and she will be sorely missed.
Lillie was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Andy, who
passed away in 1983; sisters, Ruth Blankenship and Lula Mae Porter; and brothers, Elton,
Claude, Howard, Roy and Donald Langford.
Survivors: Lois is survived by three children; six grandchildren;
ten great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandson; daughter, Linda
Sanderson, and her two children: Carol Askew and husband, Scott, and their
three children; daughter, Caitlin Ensign and husband, Logan, Megan Askew and
John Askew; daughter, Karen Nitson and husband, Gene, and their two children,
Courtney Dyer and husband, Ronnie, and their son, Ronnie Dyer III and Cody
Nitson; son, Monty Ray Pye and his son, Bret Pye, son James F. Pye and wife,
Judy and their three sons, Drew Pye and wife, Amanda, and children, Andrea,
A.J. and Audrey, son Gavin Pye and daughter Abigail, son Sean and wife,
Michelle and son Wesley; and many nieces and nephews.
Funeral: 11:30 a.m. Wednesday in Mount Olivet Chapel. Interment:
Mount Olivet Cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2016, Fort Worth, Tarrant
Co., TX, Obituary
Published in Star-Telegram on Apr. 6, 2016
Alice M. Elsasser, 89, passed peacefully from this life into the
next to be with the Lord on Saturday, April 2, 2016. She was born Sept. 24,
1926, in Baxter Springs, Kan., to Claude and Nellie Howerton.
Alice was preceded in death by her husband, Eldon "Casey"
Elsasser; and parents.
Survivors: Sons, Tommy and Billy Smith; daughter, Tricia Jean;
sister, Mary East Schweitzer; grandchildren,
Drew Smith, Shawn Smith, Samantha
Blankenship, Cameron, Camille
and Mallory Jean; five great-grandchildren; and many other family and friends.
Funeral: 11:30 a.m. Friday at Mount Olivet Chapel. Interment: Mount
Olivet Cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2016, Fort Worth, Tarrant
Co., TX, Obituary
Published in Star-Telegram on Sept. 15, 2016
Kenneth Wood, 78, passed on Tuesday, Sept. 13, 2016.
He was the proud owner of K&M Service for 32 years.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Carl and Edna Wood;
sister, Barbara Cash; and daughter, Deanna Wood Turner.
Survivors: Beloved wife, Margaret, of 46 years; son, Leslie and
wife, Laura, of Wylie; stepson, Steve and wife, Becky Little, of Collinsville,
Okla.; stepdaughter, Debra Little Donley of Fort Worth; foster son, Larry Blankenship of
Germany; 15 grandchildren; 33 great-grandchildren; and one
great-great-grandchild.
Graveside service: 3 p.m. Friday in Greenwood Memorial Park.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2016, Fort Worth, Tarrant
Co., TX, Obituary
Published in Star-Telegram on Oct. 6, 2016
Glenda Blankinship Jolley, 80 [1936], passed away Sunday, Oct. 2, 2016.
Glenda owned Jerry Jolley's Framing Specialist with her late
husband. She was a real estate agent and a member of the Retta Baptist Church
where she taught Sunday school for many years. Glenda was a native Texan but
enjoyed several of her childhood years in Arkansas. She spent 12 years of her
adult life in Newnan, GA, before moving back to Texas. Glenda was also an
author and published a book with her brother, Jack entitled "Deceptively
Tranquil."
She was preceded in death by her husband, Jerry Jolley.
Survivors: Sons, Clifton Jolley, Clayton Jolley and wife, Mikey;
daughter, Julie Leonard and husband, John; brothers,
Clyde Blankinship and wife, Vickie and Jack Blankinship and wife, Pat; grandchildren, Ashley
Gillock, Jeromy Jolley, Brandon Jolley, April Jolley, Whitney Jolley, Ryan
Storms and Preston Leonard; six great-grandchildren; best friends, Marlene
Sanderlin, Beth Jolley; and twin cousin, Peggy Kincaid.
Funeral: 1:30 p.m. Saturday in Mount Olivet Chapel. Interment:
Mount Olivet Cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2017, Fort Worth, Tarrant Co., TX, Obituary
LaJuan Blankenship,
79, of, Fort Worth, TX, passed away Sunday, January 8, 2017 in Poteau. She was
born June 26, 1937 at Monroe, OK, to Stanley E. and Hazel (Dunn) Dill. She was
a homemaker.
She is preceded in death by her parents, a son Kent Woods, a
brother Ronald Lee Dill, a grandson Josh Ivy and first husband Lerran Woods.
Survivors include, her husband
J. D. Blankenship of Fort Worth, a son Don Woods of Monroe,
a daughter Tammi Meyer of New Orleans, a brother Denver Blake and wife Peggy
Dill of Howe, a sister-in-law Pat Dill of Monroe, six grandchildren, Krystal
Woods, Donnie Woods, Eric Woods, Stacie Meyer, Grant Meyer and Garrett Meyer, a
great granddaughter Bailey Meyer, as well as a host of other family members,
friends, and loved ones.
Service will be held Thursday, January 12, at 10:00 a. m. at the
First Baptist Church in Monroe, OK, with Pastor Dustin Long officiating.
Interment will follow service at Monroe Cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Poss J. D.
Blankenship that was married to Dorothy Nell Dahn
+2017, Fort Worth, Tarrant
Co., TX, Obituary
Published in
Star-Telegram on Apr. 6, 2017
SMSGT Philip "Pepe" France, 82, of Fort Worth, Texas,
passed away on Sunday, April 2, 2017. Philip Edward France was born May 19,
1934, in Chicago, Ill., one of four children born to Harry France and Betty
Line France.
Pepe was very patriotic his entire life. He joined the United
States Air Force and served more than 29 years before retiring on Nov. 1, 1979.
During those 29 years he served in both the Korean War and the Vietnam War.
Philip married Marilyn I. Klieman. To this union was born one son,
Michael France. She preceded him in death on Nov. 10, 1957. He married Joy A.
Cheek on October 11, 1961. To this union was born two daughters, Sheila and Dee
Ann. She preceded him in death on March 12, 1989.
Pepe had a passion for life in all he did and was very social. He
was a 33 degree Mason at the Star In The West Lodge, a
member of the Moslah Shrine Temple and a member of the Longhorn LOW RV club. He
was a clown with the Shriners and spent a lot of time entertaining children.
Mr. France was preceded in death by both wives; and by all three
siblings, Roy France, Idell Abrams and Lawrence France.
Survivors: His children,
Michael France and his wife, Gina, Sheila Blankenship
and her husband, Kevin and Dee Ann France; grandchildren,
Brandy Underwood, Sherri Miller, Adam France, Nicholas Blankenship, Amy Blankenship and
Michaela France; and eleven great-grandchildren.
Services: 11 a.m. Saturday at Laurel Land Funeral Home Chapel of
Chimes. Burial: will follow in Laurel Land Memorial Park with full military
honors.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Kevin Dace
Blankenship – b.26Mar1957 - Fort Worth, TX: https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:KGBT-L36
Relatives -
Sheila France Blankenship.
Tarrant Co., TX,
Marriage: https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:VY7D-G3K
Kevin D
Blankenship, 23 - Sheila S France, 18 - 05Dec1980
2017, Fort Worth, Tarrant
Co., TX, Obituary
Published in Star-Telegram on Apr. 16, 2017
Bettye Jane Zeve Schoenfeld Baccus passed away peacefully Thursday
morning, April 12, 2017. Mrs. Baccus was 92. Born in Nacogdoches on Sept. 22,
1924, Bettye was the daughter of Leo W. and Sara R. Carb Zeve.
Bettye spent many years at Buddy's side during his lifelong
involvement with the Scottish Rite of Texas. She loved cruising and traveling
the world over. Bettye loved to watch her Houston Texans and Astros, the Texas Rangers,
and the Dallas Cowboys! She was a member of Beth-El Congregation and active in
its Sisterhood and a past president of National Council of Jewish Women in Fort
Worth.
A great debt of gratitude is owed to her cousin, Marcy Phillips,
for her limitless devotion to Bettye. A special thanks to Maria Morales for her
care of Bettye during the past year.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husbands, Carl J.
Schoenfeld and J. D. "Buddy" Baccus; and her sister, Charlotte Davis.
Survivors: She is survived by her nephews, Joel Davis and his wife,
Abby, David DeVido and his wife, Rose Marie, and Stephen Davis and wife,
Jessica; numerous nieces, nephews and cousins and their families; and her step children, Mike Baccus and Lorna
Rodriguez of Houston and Pandora
Blankenship of Neosho, MO.
Service will be at 11:30 a.m. Tuesday in the Beth-El Section of
Greenwood Memorial Park, with Rabbi Ralph Mecklenburger officiating. Following
committal prayers, she will be laid to rest between her husbands.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Pandora A
Blankenship – b.22Feb1950 - Neosho, MO: https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:KPF7-SKG
Relatives -
Catherine M. Blankenship, Gary Reed Blankenship, Gay Blankenship, Marie F.
Blankenship, Michael Christopher Blankenship.
+2017, Fort Worth, Tarrant
Co., TX, Obituary
Published in Star-Telegram on May 23, 2017
John Durward "J. D." Blankenship, 83, of Fort Worth passed away Friday, May
19, 2017. J. D. was born July 20, 1933, in Coryell County to Lovie and Earl Blankenship.
J. D. graduated from Mosheim High School in 1950. He began working
for Santa Fe Railroad at 18 years of age. He proudly served in the U.S. Air
force then returned to Santa Fe Railroad, where he ultimately retired and lived
happily over the last 20-plus years.
J. D. was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Clyce, Kenneth, Keith; sister, Nina; son, John Michael; and his wife, LaJuan.
Survivors: Brother, Glenn; granddaughter, Chelsea; nieces, Lori and Lisa; nephew, Kenneth;
many grandnieces and grandnephews; cousins; stepchildren, Don and Tammy and
their children and grandchildren; and many more family and friends.
Funeral: 10 a.m. Thursday, May 25, at Oak Knoll Baptist Church with
graveside to follow at 2 p.m. in Restland Cemetery in Gatesville.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2017, Fort Worth, Tarrant Co., TX, Death
Fort Worth
Star-Telegram (TX) -
November 16, 2017
A van driver was killed Wednesday night in a crash with a
tractor-trailer on a Fort Worth highway, police said. Tyler Blankenship, 24 [1993], was pronounced dead at the scene,
according to the Tarrant County Medical Examiner's Office. The wreck was
reported shortly before 10 p.m. Wednesday at U.S. 287 and Willow Springs Road.
Police reported a box van was traveling north on the highway when for
some reason it drifted across a grass median and into oncoming traffic. The van
was hit by a tractor-trailer, police said. No other injuries were reported. No
other details were immediately available.
nov. 15, 2017 fw crash on nw US
287.jpgFort Worth reported a fatal wreck Wednesday night on U.S. 287 and Willow
Springs Road. Domingo Ramirez Jr.: 817-390-7763,@mingoramirezjr
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2016, Hurst, Tarrant
Co., TX, Obituary
Published in Star-Telegram on May 25, 2016
Clara Faye Blankenship Walker, 77 [1939], born in Cleburne to Mary Lou and Elmer Blankenship, passed away Thursday, May 19, 2016, after a long illness at her
home in Hurst with her devoted, loving companion of 32 years, Jack Lockhart, by
her side.
Faye's loving and caring nature will be sorely missed by her family
and friends.
She is survived by Jack Lockhart; children, Cash Walker and wife,
Janelle, TaJuanna Emerson and husband, Steven; sisters, Irene Norris and Gloria Blankenship; brothers, Jack Blankenship and Jerry Blankenship;
and four grandchildren.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2017, Hurst, Tarrant
Co., TX, Obituary
Published in Star-Telegram on Mar. 31, 2017
Marian Delilah Bush-Cavage peacefully left this world on Friday,
March 17, 2017, surrounded by loved ones. Marian was born Jan. 26, 1954, in
Chattanooga, Tenn. but considered herself a
naturalized Texan.
She loved the Lord, good music, and an occasional trip to Winstar.
She was an excellent cook, and her real joy came when spending time with her
family and friends.
Survivors: She is survived by her children, Denise Fair and
husband, Walt, Charlene Wills and Jason Ramsey; sisters, Randi Holshouser, Sandy Bush, and Olivia Blankenship; and many friends. She was
"Nana" to Jacob Ramsey, Tyler Triplett, Amanda Anderson, Jamie
Pechacek, and Ranleigh Trip Griffith.
Celebration of Life: 10 a.m. Saturday, April 1, at Lucas Funeral
Home, 1321 Precinct Line Road, Hurst, 76053.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2016, North Richland Hills, Tarrant Co., TX, Obituary
Published in Star-Telegram on Apr. 26, 2016
Lonnie R. Blankenship, 93, a devoted husband and father, passed away Monday, April 25,
2016. He was born July 18, 1922, in Pedro, Ohio, and was one of two children.
Lonnie grew up in Dayton, Ohio, and served his country in World War
II as part of the Counter Intelligence Corps of the U.S. Army. Lonnie met his
wife, Madeleine, in France during the war. He was proud of his 33 years of work
in the shipping department for Frigidaire, then a division of General Motors
Corporation.
Survivors: Wife of 70 years, Madeleine; daughter-in-law, Luly; son,
Vincent; best friend, Beau.
Funeral: 2 p.m. Wednesday at St. John the Apostle Catholic Church,
Hurst. Interment: Mount Olivet Cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Taylor
2017, Abilene, Taylor
Co., TX, Obituary
Published in Abilene Reporter-News on Apr.
23, 2017
Lady Nell Brown, Abilene, TX, beloved Mother and Grandmother, was
called to her eternal resting place on April 20, 2017. She entered this world
on August 28, 1933 in Lawn, TX, born to Asa and Hazelle McMillon.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Butch
Blankenship; eldest son, Rickey Blankenship; parents, Asa and Hazelle McMillon; brother, Don Parker McMillon;
and grandson, Andy Blankenship.
She is survived by her son,
Nickey Blankenship of Cooks Point, TX; son, Danny
Blankenship (Tammie) of
Abilene, TX; and daughter Jennifer Brown-Carlton (Tracy) of Corinth, TX. She is also
survived by grandchildren, Machelle Blankenship, Brandy Blankenship,
Adam Blankenship, Tana Blankenship,
Preston Carlton and Ashley Carlton.
A graveside service will be held April 23, 2017 at 3:00PM at McBee
Cemetery in Ovalo, TX.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2017, Abilene, Taylor
Co., TX, Obituary
Abilene Reporter-News (TX) - August 20, 2017
Taylor "Drew" Kirk, 23 years 6 months 1 hour and 2
minutes old, was born on February 16, 1994 at 4:23AM and he left this world and
entered Heaven on Wednesday, August 16, 2017 at 5:25AM.
He was preceded in Death by his Paternal Grandfather Danny Kirk.
He is survived by his parents Rusty and Sabrina Kirk of Abilene;
brother Cody Kirk and wife Paige and nephew Casten of Abilene; paternal
grandmother Tempie Kirk of Abilene; maternal grandparents Bob and Shirley
Anthony of Abilene; paternal aunt Tammie Blankenship and husband
Danny of Abilene, and cousin Tana of Winters;
paternal uncle Stacy Kirk and wife Maxi and cousins Kylee and Maci of Tuscola;
numerous uncles, aunts, cousins and close friends that are family.
Drew was born with Osteogenesis Imperfecta (Brittle Bone Disease)
but he never let that stop him from achieving his goals. Drew graduated from
Wylie High School in 2012. Due to Drew's perseverance in 2013 he was able to
get his driver's license which granted him even more independence. Drew started
attending Cisco College, Abilene campus, Spring of
2014. During his time there he was instrumental in bringing back the school
newspaper The Wrangler Express.
Drew received his Associate of Arts Degree from Cisco College May 12th,
2017. Drew began attending Abilene Christian University Spring of 2017. He
recently finished up a Maymester and Junemester at ACU and was classified as a Junior.
Drew worked at Stephens Processing for his "second dad"
Brent Stephens. Drew had so many accomplishments in his 23 years but we believe
two of his greatest accomplishments will always be the impact he had on others
and the love he had for our Heavenly Father. Drew's love had no boundaries, he
loved people for who they were. He was an inspiration to everyone he crossed
paths with. He was so strong and so brave. He never quit fighting for himself
or for others. Drew will always be a part of who we are because he taught us
all how to live life to the fullest.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Titus
2016, Mount Pleasant, Titus Co., TX, Obituary
Mount Pleasant Daily Tribune (TX) - December 19, 2016
Shawna McGregor Goar, 50, of Mount Pleasant, passed away Dec. 17,
2016 at her home. She was born Sep. 6, 1966 in Mount Pleasant to James and
Martha McGregor.
Goar was a unit clerk at Titus Regional Medical Center in Mount
Pleasant.
Goar was preceded in death by her husband Timmy Goar, and her
father.
She is survived her mother Martha McGregor of Mount Pleasant,
daughter Chelsea Goar of Mount Pleasant, stepdaughter Docia Bain of Media, stepdaughter Peggy Blankenship of Frost, six step grandchildren, one
sister Stephanie Doss and husband John of Fate, niece Mackenzie Doss of Fate,
and niece Maranda Doss of Fate survive her.
Services will be held at Bates-Cooper-Sloan Chapel on Dec. 20 at 2
p.m. under the direction of Bates-Cooper-Sloan Funeral Home Brother Llyod
Bedsworth and Brother David Bagley officiating. Interment will follow at Center
Grove Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Davis Bagley, Greg Hammonds, Delwin
McGregor, Dylan Shaw, Gary Lee Shaw, Tony McGregor, and Darrell Robertson.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Tom Green
+2017, San Angelo, Tom
Green Co., TX, Obituary
Big Spring Herald (TX) - July 23, 2017
Frank D. Newton was called Home by his Savior on July 19, 2017, in
San Angelo, Texas. Frank was born Dec. 29, 1929, in a little farmhouse, to
Willard and Gussie Newton, in Coryell County, Texas.
Waiting to welcome him in a joyous reunion was his beloved wife,
Carolyn, and his oldest son, Billy Frank.
Times were hard, and the country doctor assisting with delivery
received chickens as payment. Frank was the baby of the family, with three
older brothers and one sister to guide him through life on the farm, as they
worked hard to make ends meet during the Depression years. Frank was taught the
value of hard work very early in life. He was given plenty of responsibility,
which included driving a mule team at the age of five. That work ethic stayed
with Frank for the rest of his life. He was committed to his job, always, and
made sure it was done right.
During his elementary school years, Frank attended country schools
in Purmela and Plainview, forming friendships that lasted a lifetime. He
attended high school in Gatesville, proudly playing football and basketball,
and running track for the Gatesville Hornets. Frank also served as president of
the FFA his senior year. When Frank was a junior, a lovely blond sophomore with
sparkling blue eyes captured his heart. Frank married his high school sweetheart, Carolyn Blankenship, in 1948, and they spent a lifetime together raising a family as
Frank pursued his career.
In 1951, Frank was hired by Halliburton Oil Services as a mechanic.
Leaving family, and the home they had always known, Frank and Carolyn moved to
West Texas and embarked on the adventure of a lifetime. Their growing family
was on the move over the years, throughout southeastern New Mexico and West
Texas, including the booming oilfield towns of McCamey, Rankin, Goldsmith, and
Odessa, Texas. In New Mexico, Frank worked in Loving-ton and Artesia. Lifelong
friendships were formed with the close-knit extended Halliburton family. Frank
excelled, working his way up the ranks, and ultimately became a District
Superintendent before retirement in 1986, in Big Spring, Texas, after 36 years
of service.
After retirement, while living in Big Spring, Frank worked for Napa
Auto Parts, delivering tools throughout West Texas. Later, Frank worked for
Shroyer Motor Company, delivering vehicles. These jobs were a perfect fit for
Frank, because he loved driving down the highway on a job, knowing that he
could be counted on for a job well done. For many years after retirement, Frank
enjoyed spending time with his "Tractor Buddies," a great group of
men that enjoyed traveling throughout Texas to attend antique tractor shows,
fairs, and parades. You can bet that Frank knew the make and model of every
tractor at the event. He took many photos to document these events, and loved
every minute spent with these terrific men. Frank loved life-busy and on the
go. He was always ready to enjoy a cold beer, tell a good story, or zip down
the highway on an adventure. His zeal for life made his family grin. He was
hard to keep up with!
Family members preceding Frank in death are his wife, Carolyn; his
parents, Willard Newton and Gussie Dooley Newton; brothers, Robert, Nelson, and
Lawrence; his sister, Mary Koch; his son, Billy Frank; and his grandson, John
Frank.
Surviving family members include daughters, Nancy Sallee and
husband David of Las Cruces, NM, and Laurie and husband Jim of San Angelo; son
Chris of Big Spring; and daughter-in-law, Sherry Newton of Dallas.
Grandchildren include Kevin Roberts, Erika Pettit, Kent Sallee, Reid Franklin,
and Conner Franklin; and five great-grandchildren.
Graveside services are planned for Monday, July 24, at 1:30 p.m. in
Restland Cemetery in Gatesville, Texas.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Travis
2016, Austin, Travis Co., TX, Obituary
Austin American-Statesman (TX) - June 7, 2016
Sergey Gary Podwalny (May 4, 1942 to June 4, 2016)
Sergey Gary Podwalny or Gary as he called by his friends was born
in Duisburg, Germany to Alexandra Podwalny and Sergey Podwalny. After World War
II Gary' parents were able to move their family to Oberlin, Ohio where they
were sponsored by the First Church of Oberlin. In 1949 the Podwalny family,
grandparents Olga and Michael de Golijewski, Martha Podwalny, parents Sandra
and Sergey and the three children Gary, Bob and Olga moved to Oberlin, Ohio
where Gary grew up. He attended the University of Bridgeport in Connecticut and
the Ohio State University where he graduated in 1966 with a BFA majoring in
Industrial Design. This allowed Gary the opportunity to use his artistic and
industrial talents. While at OSU Gary met and married his first wife Carole
Tullett. Together they had two daughters, Kimberly Elaine and Kristina
Michelle.
In 1974, Gary and Carole were divorced and in 1977 he met Wendy who
he married in 1979. Wendy and Gary moved to California. Together they had three
children, Sergey Michael (Misha), Emily Christina, and Alexandra Zamora.
Gary loved music, played the guitar and was an accomplished
photographer. His hobbies included fishing, and supporting the Ohio State
Buckeyes football team and an appreciation for Indy racing. Gary's family was
always a priority. With his children he was involved in scouts, soccer and
encouraging their dedication to education. With his wife Wendy, they opened the
Primary Palette, an art school for children in Corvallis, Oregon. Gary adored
animals and always had at least one cat and dog throughout his life, and more
often several at a time.
Gary's industrial design work took him to Rubbermaid in Virginia,
where he designed the Brute Garbage Can, still popular today. He named this
after his German Shepherd, named Brute. Gary continued
his work with RCA in Indiana where he was designed TV sets. In 1979 Gary took a
position with Hewlett-Packard in Palo Alto, California. He had a wonderful time
designing calculators, portable computers, factory computers, auto test computers,
and had opportunities to travel to Europe, and the Far East. In 1985 Gary
accepted a promotion with HP which took him and his family to Corvallis,
Oregon. In 1994 Gary accepted a Senior Industrial Design position with Dell
Computer Corporation. According to the New York Times, Gary was an important
part of the team that brought Dell up in the market. Gary is responsible for
many patents throughout his career.
Gary's beloved wife Wendy suffered several life threatening
illnesses that resulted in congestive heart failure. She passed in 2010 after
decades of health struggles with Gary always by her side. Gary was diagnosed
with Parkinson's Disease in 2003. Since then Gary
showed incredible courage in fighting this debilitating disease, forever
remaining a devoted father. In return his children did an impressive job of
taking care of him and honoring him during the later stages of his illness. He
was an amazing husband, father, grandfather and brother.
Gary is survived by his children,
Kimberly Snodgrass, Kristina
Blankenship, Misha Podwalny,
Emily Podwalny, Alex Podwalny, his grandchildren
William Browning, Lucia Mercado
Blankenship, Colton Snodgrass,
and Charles Snodgrass, and his brother Robert B. Podwalny and sister Olga
Alexandra Podwalny Leclere, and many nephews and nieces.
He was a humble, gracious, gentle and emotional man who will always
be an inspiration to those who knew him and his loyalty and brilliance. His
children wish to celebrate his life and continue to honor him.
There will be a memorial service Wednesday, June 8, 2016, at 6 pm,
at the Laguna Gloria, 3809 West 35th St., Austin, Texas. All are welcome to
attend.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2016, Austin, Travis
Co., TX, Obituary
Abilene Reporter-News (TX) - June 16, 2016
Margaret (Peggy) Alexander, 89 [02Nov1926 ], of Austin, TX, passed on to our lord
Monday, June 6, 2016 after a long battle with heart failure. Peggy was born
Margaret Ann Winfrey in Dallas to Margaret Blankenship
and Martin Winfrey.
She married George Leitner with whom she was blessed with four
children. A loving, caring, and devoted mother and wife who excelled in
Christian care giving, her loss leaves a deep
emptiness in our hearts.
Peggy was preceded in death by her parents and youngest daughter,
Marian.
She is survived by her loving husband, Benjamin Alexander of
Austin; three children, George William Leitner of Santa Fe, Garrie Leitner
Borden of San Marcos, and Susan Leitner Blume of RI; and brother, W Pete Nelson
of Englewood, Co, sister, Patricia Coleman of Dallas, step mother, Marian
Thornberry; brother, Dick Gillium and sister, Elizabeth Hoffheinz, all of
Austin. She was further blessed with four grandchildren and one
great-grandchild.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
1930 Census, Highland Park, Dallas Co.,
TX,
Winfrey, Martin B. 31, M, TX, Head,
Winfrey, Margaret 26, F, TX, Wife,
Winfrey, Margaret A. 03, F, TX, Dau,
Irvin, Georgia 32, F, TX, Servant,
https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:HPB3-WT2
2016, Austin, Travis
Co., TX, Obituary
Austin American-Statesman (TX) - November 10, 2016
With her family by her side, Ruby Nell Youngblood Wright
("Wright") of Austin, Texas, went to be with the Lord on Sunday,
November 6, 2016, at the age of 84. Ruby was born on July 19, 1932, to Georgia
Mildred McFarland, just three months after the death of her husband, Richard
Oliver Youngblood.
Ruby's childhood in East Austin reflected the modest means of her
recently widowed mother. She often reminisced about the simple pleasures of her
early life, such as watching her grandmother milk her cow, playing with paper
dolls, riding stick horses, or going to the "picture show" to see
Gene Autry, Hopalong Cassidy, or Betty Grable. Other happy memories included
going to Barton Springs on July 4th and lying in bed at night with her mother
listening to such favorites on the radio as Jack Benny and Kay Kyser.
She attended Metz Elementary, Allen Junior High, and Austin High.
Her favorite subjects were the ones that taught "office work," such
as typing and shorthand. These skills later would later serve her well as she
worked as a secretary for the Texas Department of Public Safety. She was also
known to write her holiday shopping lists in shorthand, to ensure that young
eyes would be duly surprised on Christmas morning.
Ruby met her husband, Frank Wayne Wright, as a teenager at Metz
Park. Frank and his friends spent a lot of time at the café next door to her
house, so Ruby used to sweep her front porch in hopes of seeing Frank walk
past. If he didn't pass by, she would wait awhile and sweep it again. She would
smile and tell us, "We had the cleanest front porch in East Austin!"
They were married in the Govalle Methodist Church on July 29, 1950.
Ruby and Frank were soon blessed with the arrival of their daughter,
Patricia Ann, followed by their son, Charles Wayne. Ruby would often remark
that the greatest joys in her life were the blessings of her children,
grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. She could be spotted in the stands at
many a football game, volleyball game, band concert, or marching contest,
dutifully pointing out her talented child or grandchild to those sitting
nearby.
Ruby's talents and interests were extensive and included collecting
Depression glass at garage sales with her mother, every conceivable form of
needlework, as well as baking and cooking (her Christmas fudge was legendary).
Those who knew Ruby knew that she loved to dance. As a child she enjoyed
jitterbugging with her sister, Annalee, and to the surprise of many, she
"cut the rug" well into her eighties with fellow residents of Gaines
Ranch. Ruby dearly loved Country music and was thrilled to have personally met
such legends as Kenny Rogers, Glen Campbell, and Charley Pride (and she had the
pictures to prove it).
Ruby was preceded in death by her mother, Georgia, her husband,
Frank, and her sister, Annalee Bertram.
Ruby touched countless lives and will be deeply missed by those who
survive her, including her daughter, Pat Berdoll and husband, Sebe, of Bastrop;
son; Charlie Wright and wife, Carol, of Dripping Springs; granddaughter, Becky
Berdoll of Austin; granddaughter, Katy Blankinship and husband,
Houston, of Dripping Springs; grandchildren, Eliza
and Dalton Wright of Dripping Springs; and great-grandchildren,
Brooke and Cooper Blankinship.
Funeral Services will be held at 10:00 am on Friday, November 11,
2016, also at Cook-Walden/Forest Oaks Funeral Home. Interment will follow at
12:00 noon at the Lytton Springs Cemetery, with Pastor David Skinner
officiating.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2017, Austin, Travis
Co., TX, Death
http://www.tributes.com/obituary/show/George-Warren-Blankenship-104549449
George Warren Blankenship, June 4, 1925 - March 9, 2017, Austin, Texas
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2017, Austin, Travis
Co., TX, Funeral
Published in Austin American-Statesman from
Mar. 11 to Mar. 12, 2017
George W. Blankenship, Jr., 91, of Austin, passed away March 9, 2017.
Service will be March 13, 2 p.m. at Oatmeal Cemetery. Harrell Funeral Home, Austin, TX.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2017, Austin, Travis
Co., TX, Obituary
http://www.harrellfuneralhomes.com/obituaries/George-Blankenship-2/#!/Obituary
George Warren Blankenship, Jr., 91, of Austin, Texas, passed away Thursday, March 9, 2017 at his
home in Austin. George was born on June 4, 1925, in Denison, Texas, to George and Emma (Wiest) Blankenship. He was born at home, the oldest of six children.
He attended Hyde Park School in Denison, a one room schoolhouse,
during his elementary grades. He graduated from Denison High School in 1940 at
the age of 16 and immediately joined the Seabees and served in the South
Pacific during World War II, first building bases in the New Hebrides and later
as a member of the U.S. Navy. George was a proud member of the Greatest
Generation and served in the Navy and Naval Reserves until his retirement in
1985, with a total of 45 years of military service.
After World War II, George attended Stephen F. Austin State
University where he earned a degree in Physics. He went on to work on his
master’s degree there too. He worked for many years as an engineer and research
scientist for Applied Research Laboratories at The University of Texas in
Austin.
George married Billie Jean Meeks on December 18, 1953, and the two
were married for 63 years.
He was predeceased by his parents
George and Emma Blankenship as well as his younger siblings William Blankenship, Marilyn
Blankenship Hogenson, and Sarah
Blankenship Dye.
George is survived by his wife, Billie Jean; two stepsons Wayne
Manuel and his wife Pat, and Dale Manuel and his wife Susan; a son Kenneth Blankenship
and his wife Brenda, two daughters, Cynthia Blankenship Taylor and her husband Guy, and Rebecca Blankenship Sweet and her husband James. He is also survived
by his younger brother Jerry Blankenship and his wife Judy and his youngest sister Kathleen Blankenship Dophied. He was the proud grandfather to 15 grandchildren and 8
great-grandchildren and one great-great grandchild. He is affectionately known
as “Papa” to this younger generation. He requested his grandchildren call him
Papa in honor of his own grandfather, Jacob Wiest, whom he adored.
George believed that everyone should be as highly educated as
possible. He modeled being a lifelong learner for his family and attributed
this love of learning to his German grandparents who immigrated to the United
States to give their children better educational opportunities. It is no
accident that he leaves behind a family of high achievers in so many diverse
fields. He will be greatly missed by all who loved him dearly.
Graveside services will be held on Monday, March 13, 2017 at 2:00
PM at Oatmeal Cemetery in Burnet County, Texas.
2017, Austin, Travis Co., TX, Obituary
Alicia Dawn Moss Koegler, the youngest daughter of Gladys Kathryn
and Lester Moss, was born in Paducah, Texas, September 17, 1952. Our beloved
wife, mother, sister and friend left us much too soon on April 22, 2017.
Alicia graduated from Paducah High School and attended Texas Tech
University. She married William "Bill" Koegler and together they were
blessed with their daughter Angela Dawn Koegler and son Drue Moss Koegler. She
and Bill spent many years in the florist and floral design business and her wit
and creativity blossomed. As Alicia and Bill lived various places during their
married lives, she had no trouble making close and lasting friendships.
After retirement, she and Bill took up RV-ing and spent time Work
Kamping around the United States. Animal-lover that she was, she took her pets
with her. She truly was a joy to all those who knew her. She always made us
laugh-if Alicia was around, we were bound to have a great time.
She is survived by her husband of 45 years Bill, daughter Angela
and son Drue, sisters
Brenda Koegler and husband Dan, Shay Blankenship
and husband Terry, and nieces, nephews and "greats" who will miss her.
Service information is unavailable at this time.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2017, Austin, Travis
Co., TX, Obituary
http://wwwtributes.com/obituary/show/Nathan-Charles-Blankenship-104732742
Nathan Charles Blankenship - December 23, 1990 - April 27, 2017 - Austin, Texas
Celebration of Life, May 6. 10:00 AM, Mission Park Funeral Chapels Cherry Ridge 3401 Cherry
Ridge Dr., San Antonio, TX, US, 78230
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Harris Co., TX,
Birth: https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:VD72-L4K
Nathan Charles
Blankenship – b.23Dec1990 – S/o Stephen Allen Blankenship & Cynthia Estela
Villarreal
Stephen Allen
Blankenship – b.08Aug1959 - Houston, TX: https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:2QP9-TWS
Relatives -
Cynthi Blankenship, Cynthia E. Blankenship.
Upshur
+2017, Diana, Upshur Co., TX, Obituary
Longview News-Journal (TX) - January 21, 2017
Mrs. Mina Lee Evans, 91, was born May 9, 1925 in Upshur County to
Walter Lee and Hattie Idalia Bassham. She passed away on January 19, 2017 in
Kilgore, [Gregg Co.,] Texas.
She retired from the Upshur County Commissioners office after many
years and was a member of County Line Baptist Church. Mina enjoyed bingo,
crochet, and spending time with friends and family.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, William Earl
Evans; four siblings; grandson, Keith Blankenship; great-grandson, Chase Evans; and
son-in-law, Allan Askew.
She is survived by her children,
Janet Evans Blankenship and husband
Buddy, Ronald "Ronnie" Evans and wife
Shirley, Billy Evans and wife Karen, Johnny Evans and wife Sam, Patsy Evans
Askew, and Ricky Evans and wife Sheri; brother, Joe Bassham and wife Carolyn;
15 grandchildren; 26 great-grandchildren; four great-great grandchildren; and
numerous nieces and nephews.
Services for Mina Lee Evans, formerly of Ore City, will be at 2:00
p.m. Sunday, January 22, 2017 at Grubbs-Loyd Chapel in Diana, with Brother
Lawrence Thompson officiating. Interment will be at Ore City Cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Upton
+2016, McCamey, Upton Co., TX, Obituary
http://shaffer-nichols.com/book-of-memories/2664636/Blankinship-Tennie/obituary.php
Tennie Dell Blankinship, 71, of McCamey, and formerly of Odessa, passed away on Sunday,
July 31, 2016, at the Medical Center Hospital in Odessa, [Ector Co., TX]. Tennie was born on July 30, 1945, in
Robstown, Texas.
Tennie was a homemaker and a member of the Church of Christ. She
was an avid reader. She enjoyed reading romance novels, crocheting, and she
loved to watch television. She was also very passionate about politics.
Tennie was preceded in death by her husband, Walter
(Dub) Blankinship in 1994; an
infant daughter, Rhonda Blankinship; three brothers; and two sisters.
Tennie is survived by two daughters,
Beckie Striegler and her husband Gene, and Serena Blankinship, all of McCamey; two brothers, Jack Bowen
of Giddings, and Jimbo Bowen of Beeville, TX; a sister, Juanita Brittain of
Crockett, TX; four grandchildren,
Chase Walker, Jared Blankinship, Jordan Walker, and Royce Blankinship; and one great granddaughter, Brooklyn Rae
Walker.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 am on Friday, August 5,
2016, at the First Assembly of God Church in McCamey with Minister Donald
Potter officiating.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Uvalde
+2017, Chalk Bluff, Uvalde Co., TX, Obituary
Waco Tribune-Herald (TX) - March 8, 2017
Tom Blankenship,
77, of Chalk Bluff, passed away Monday, March 6, 2017. Tom was born July 22,
1939, in Temple, to Thomas J. and Winnie Mae (Bishop) Blankenship.
He graduated from Temple High School in 1957 as class
Valedictorian. He received his degree in Electrical Engineering from Texas
A&M University, in 1962, and went to work for Humble Pipeline, which later
became Exxon Oil. He worked as an Electrical Engineering instructor at TSTI for
over 20 years. Tom then received his Doctor of Jurisprudence in 1985 from
Baylor Law School and began practicing law in 1986.
Tom loved playing football, basketball, baseball and track in high
school. He liked to fish and hunt. He was an avid fan of the Baylor men and
women's Basketball programs. His favorite pastime was gardening.
He was preceded in death by his wife of 46 years, Charlotte (Tucker) Blankenship; and son, Randy Blankenship.
Survivors include his companion, Gail Williams of Chalk Bluff; daughters, Debbie Hooten of Edmond, OK, and Diana Gamboa of
Waco; five grandchildren, Joshua and wife, Erin, Josiah, Jacob, Kayle, and
Justice; sister, June Summers of Crawford; beloved pets, OK, Bouquet, Tabitha, and
Missy; and numerous other relatives.
Funeral services will be 11 a.m., Thursday, March 9, at Lake Shore
Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Marvin Donnell officiating. Burial will
follow at Moody Cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Wichita
+2016, Wichita Falls, Wichita Co., TX, Obituary
http://owensbrumley.com/?pagetype=obitlink&obit_id=1865028
Jathan Fields, 45, of Wichita Falls, was taken home to Heaven on
October 12, 2016, winning his battle with brain cancer. He was born in Wichita
Falls to Joel and Cathey (Lowder) Fields on May 17, 1971.
Jathan graduated from Wichita Falls High School in 1989 and
attended Midwestern State University on two different occasions in his life. He
married Keli Carper on June 22, 1991 in Wichita Falls. He and Keli owned US Lawns for several years
until he acquired his Journeyman and Master Plumbing Licenses and went to work
with Plumbers & Pipefitters Local 389. He also worked with his parents in
the family business, Fields Plumbing Co. He loved large construction jobs and
devoted his time and energy to doing the best job possible. He was elected to
the post of Business Manager for Local 389 in 2010 and served in that position
until his cancer diagnosis in 2012. He was a member of Kappa Sigma Fraternity,
Theta Gamma Chapter and considered his fellow fraternity brothers his
family. Jathan said there was no better
way to make lifelong friends. As a dear son, cherished brother, loving father
and committed husband, he saw family second only to his faith. Jathan committed
his life to his Savior Jesus in June of 2010 and lived the rest of his days to
honor Him.
Jathan is preceded in death by his grandparents, Joel and Etta
Belle Fields, and Bill and Luella Lowder; his uncle, Johnnie Fields; “Aunt”
Myrtle Casada and dear friend Mark “Ruby” Rosentreter.
Jathan is survived by his wife, Keli; children, Cash, Regan and
Alison; sister, Shannah Blankenship and her husband David of Haslett, TX; parents, Joel and Cathey
Fields; aunt, Patsy Jackson and husband Chuck; uncle, Tom Lowder and wife Iris
of Orlando, FL; aunt, Berniece Fields of Archer City; father-in-law and
mother-in-law, Jim and Marilyn Carper; sister-in-law, Jessica Henderson and
husband Tyler of Austin, TX; and many nieces, nephews, cousins and tons of dear
friends.
Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m. Saturday, October 22,
2016 in the East Sanctuary at First Baptist Church of Wichita Falls with Dr.
Bob McCartney, officiating. A private
family burial will follow at Riverside Cemetery under the direction of Owens
& Brumley Funeral Home of Wichita Falls. Pallbearers will be his closest
friends and brothers: Scott Hunter, Phil Thames, Pete Lerma, Chad Brinkman,
Charlie Simpson, Jay Teakle, and Blake Laing.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Wichita Co., TX,
Marriage: https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:VYM3-FHK
Blankenship,
David L. II, 24 - Shannah C Fields, 21 - 19 Jul 1997
David Lee
Blankenship – b.06Dec1972 - Wichita Falls, TX: https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:KG1T-CCY
Relatives -
Davidshanna Blankenship, Glenda S. Blankenship, Shannah Carol Blankenship,
Tyler Blankenship.
Wichita Co., TX,
Birth: https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:VD3M-S9H
David Lee
Blankenship II - 06Dec1972 – S/o David Lee Blankenship Sr. & Glenda Sue
Dalton
Wichita Co., TX,
Marriage: https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:VTRL-T9K
David L.
Blankenship, 20 - Glenda S Dalton, 17 - 02 Jul 1969
Kanawha Co., WV,
Marriage: https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:F173-M2W
Carl C.
Blankenship, 24 -
Letha Marie Miller, 21 - 1946
2016, Wichita Falls, Wichita Co., TX, Obituary
Published in Altus Times from Oct. 25 to Oct.
26, 2016
Roger Dale Aliff, 60, Wichita Falls, Texas died October 4, 2016 in
Wichita Falls, Texas. He was born July 14, 1956 in Altus, Oklahoma and was
raised by his grandparents, Sam and Ola Smith.
Roger attended Altus Public Schools. He was a construction
contractor in Altus for several years and also worked with Grady Allen and Gene
Smith as a concrete finisher.
Roger was preceded in death by his parents and grandparents.
He is survived by three daughters, Fannie Crawford, Shae Johnson
and Crystal Ford; one son, Roger Dale Aliff, Jr.; ten grandchildren; one uncle,
Bobby Smith and wife, Donna; two aunts,
Linda Tidwell, and Barbara Blankenship and husband, David;
several nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives.
The family will greet friends Saturday, October 22, 2016 from 1
p.m. to 3 p.m. at Kincannon Funeral Home. Burial of cremated remains will
follow the reception at the Altus City Cemetery under the direction of
Kincannon Funeral Home.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2017, Wichita Falls, Wichita Co., TX, Obituary
http://owensbrumley.com/?pagetype=obitlink&obit_id=1900169
Stella Maxine Butler, 80, of Wichita Falls passed away Tuesday,
January 3, 2017. She was born on January 9, 1936 in Electra, Texas to the late
Herman Duncan and Minnie Lee (Amason) Beaver.
Maxine was a longtime member of Faith Village Church of Christ.
She was preceded in death by her parents.
Maxine is survived by husband Jesse Butler of Wichita Falls;
daughters Vickie Denne and husband Ken of Euless, and Sharon Bagherpour and
husband Freddie of Wichita Falls; sisters
Dorothy Presnall of Lewisville, and Claudette Blankenship and husband Bobby of Lewisville; brothers Herman D Beaver
and wife Margie of Wichita Falls, Jimmy Beaver and wife Norma of Jacksonville,
Florida, and Billy Beaver and wife Sharon of Midland; five grandchildren, and
four great-grandchildren.
A celebration of life will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, January 7,
2017 in the chapel of Owens and Brumley Funeral Home with Jacob Hawk of Faith
Village Church of Christ officiating.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Bobby Jack
Blankenship – b.19Feb1935 – Lewisville, TX: https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:KG6K-9G4
Relatives - Bj
Blankenship, Claudette B. Blankenship, Douglas Scott Blankenship, Scott
Blankenship.
+2017, Wichita Falls, Wichita Co., TX, Obituary
Fort Worth
Star-Telegram (TX) -
September 16, 2017
Beuna "Nema" (Simmons) Hadden, 97 of Wichita Falls,
entered eternal rest on Tuesday, September 12, 2017. She was born in Baylor
County on October 10, 1919, the oldest of three born to George and Lizzie Simmons.
She was devoted wife to Samuel Keith Hadden who she married on May
10, 1938 .She enjoyed gardening and was a dedicated employee to International
Insurance until her retirement. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother,
great-grandmother and sister. She will most be remembered for thinking of others.
Her true passion was in taking care of others and was always serving her family
and friends.
She was preceded in death by her husband, her son, David Hadden and
her grandson Bryan Hadden, two brothers George Allen Simmons and Jim Bob
Simmons.
She is survived by her daughter,
Sue Blankenship of Wichita Falls; grandchildren, Teresa Nixon, Wess Jones, Darla MeCleary, Brenda
Davis, Blake Hadden. Annthinette
Blankenship , Danette Russso;
great-grandchildren, Cody Helms, Devin Davis, Bradley Davis, Kaylee McCleary,
Shanna Jones, Hunter Jones, Garrett Hadden, Daniel Russo, Bekah Russo, Courtney
Clayton and Holly Studer; and many more family and friends..
Memorial Service will be held at 1 p.m. Monday, September 18, 2017,
at Shannon Rose Hill Chapel. Reception and Burial to follow.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2017, Wichita Falls, Wichita Co., TX, Death
http://www.tributes.com/obituary/show/Tyler-Blankenship-105501007
Tyler Blankenship -
November 3, 1993 - November 15, 2017 - Wichita Falls, Texas. He attended City
View schools and graduated from Wichita Falls High School.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2017, Wichita Falls, Wichita Co., TX, Obituary
http://owensbrumley.com/obitlink?obit_id=2037209/Tyler
Gage Blankenship
Tyler was born on
November 3, 1993 in Wichita Falls, Texas.
He was raised in Wichita Falls by his parents, David and
Shannah Blankenship. He grew
up the second eldest of five. He attended City View schools and graduated from
Wichita Falls High School. Tyler moved to Haslet, Texas in 2015 and soon met
his girlfriend, Brittany Stembridge. The two were inseparable. He was a loving
son, grandson, and brother, but he was most proud of being the father to his boys, McKay and Kellen.
Tyler was always happy and brought joy to those around him He had
an off-beat sense of humor that was contagious and never turned off. He loved
to play games and had a competitive nature. Most of his free time was spent in
those activities with family and friends. Tyler had a kind, loving, and
generous spirit and was always willing to lend a helping hand.
Tyler is preceded in death by his son, Layden Gage
Blankenship; grandfather, David Blankenship; and uncle, Jathan Fields.
Tyler is survived by his sons,
McKay Aaron Nettles, and Kellen Cooper Blankenship; parents, Shannah and David
Blankenship II; birth mother, Pamela Rackard; girlfriend, Brittany Stembridge; two brothers, David Blankenship III and
Keller Blankenship; two sisters,
Kenzie Blankenship and Caydee Blankenship;
aunts, Angela Nix and Keli Sims; grandparents, Joel and Cathey Fields; grandmother, Susie Blankenship; and many nieces, nephews, and cousins.
A Celebration of Life will be Tuesday, November 21, 2017 at 2:00
p.m. in the chapel of Owens and Brumley Funeral Home, 1317 Ninth Street,
Wichita Falls, TX 76301.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2017, Wichita Falls, Wichita Co., TX, Obituary
Tyler Gage Blankenship, from Wichita Falls, passed away Wednesday, November 15, 2017
after a car wreck near where he lived in Haslet, [Tarrant Co.,]TX. He was 24 years old. Tyler was born on
November 3, 1993 in Wichita Falls, Texas. He was raised in Wichita Falls by his
parents, David and Shannah Blankenship.
He grew up the second eldest of five. He attended City View schools
and graduated from Wichita Falls High School. Tyler moved to Haslet, Texas in
2015 and soon met his girlfriend, Brittany Stembridge. The two were inseparable.
He was a loving son, grandson, and brother, but he was most proud of being the
father to his boys, McKay and Kellen.
Tyler was always happy and brought joy to those around him. He had
an off-beat sense of humor that was contagious and never turned off. He loved
to play games and had a competitive nature. Most of his free time was spent in
those activities with family and friends. Tyler had a kind, loving, and
generous spirit and was always willing to lend a helping hand.
Tyler is preceded in death by his son, Layden Gage
Blankenship; grandfather, David Blankenship; and uncle, Jathan Fields.
Tyler is survived by his sons,
McKay Aaron Nettles, and Kellen Cooper Blankenship; parents, Shannah and David
Blankenship II; birth mother, Pamela Rackard; girlfriend, Brittany Stembridge; two brothers, David Blankenship III and
Keller Blankenship; two sisters,
Kenzie Blankenship and Caydee Blankenship;
aunts, Angela Nix and Keli Sims; grandparents, Joel and Cathey Fields; grandmother, Susie Blankenship; and many nieces, nephews, and cousins.
A Celebration of Life will be Tuesday, November 21, 2017 at 2 p.m.
in the chapel of Owens and Brumley Funeral Home, 1317 Ninth Street, Wichita
Falls, TX 76301.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2017, Wichita Falls, Wichita Co., TX, Obituary
Jesse (Bud) Blankenship, 90, passed from this life on December 11, 2017 in Wichita Falls. Bud was born on October
25, 1927 in Kenova, West Virginia to Jesse and Arizona Hutchinson Blankenship.
He served in World War 2 in the Navy. He married Lois Ilene Conley
on September 18, 1948 in Russell, Kentucky. He owned and operated Blankenship Plumbing and Heating in Kenova, West Virginia for 42 years.
They lived in Wichita Falls for 22 years. He was a Mason for over 50 years and
served as a deacon of First Baptist Church of Kenova, West Virginia during his
time there. He also served as Vice President of the Kenova Lions Club. He was a
volunteer at St. Mary's Hospital in Huntington, West Virginia, Bethania
Hospital and Habitat for Humanity, both in Wichita Falls. He was a member of
Floral Heights United Methodist Church.
He was preceded in death by his parents and sister: Marge Johnson.
Survivors include his wife:
Lois Ilene Blankenship of Wichita Falls; son: Jesse L. (Bud)
Blankenship, Jr. and wife
Carol of South Carolina; and daughter:
Lois Segers and husband Ellie of Wichita Falls;
3 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren.
Graveside services will be at 1:00 PM, Friday, December 15, 2017,
at Crestview Memorial Park with Dr. Ike Butterworth officiating.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Williamson
+2016, Round Rock, Williamson Co., TX Obituary
Abilene Reporter-News (TX) - January 26, 2016
Robert Blankenship
was born October 19, 1925 in Elmdale, Texas & passed away on January 24,
2016 in Round Rock, Texas.
Robert was employed by Swift and Co. in Fort Worth, TX before
beginning his career as a meat grader with the US Department of Agriculture,
retiring in 1991 as a grading supervisor after 32 years of service. Robert
served in the US Navy during WWII, seeing action in the Pacific. He served as a
Southern Baptist deacon and Sunday School teacher for
decades and was involved in many church related activities throughout his
lifetime. Golf was his favorite pastime and he was very good at the game.
Whenever asked if he had played any golf lately, his standard response was
"not enough". He really loved his golf.
Robert is survived by Betty, his wife of 68 years, son Robert, Jr. and
daughter-in-law Natalie, daughter Joy Vera and son-in-law Pete Vera, and niece, Lynn Blankenship
Funeral services will be held at 3:00 PM on Wednesday, January 27,
2016 at Ramsey Funeral Home. Burial will be held at Laurel Land Cemetery in Ft.
Worth.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Wilson
+2017, La Vernia, Wilson Co., TX, Obituary
Kerrville Daily Times (TX) - October 4, 2017
Helen Morris Young Cuyler, of La Vernia, Texas, went home to be
with the Lord on Sunday, Oct. 1 2017. She was born in Beeville, Texas, to
Bennett and Lolita Morris on Jan. 29, 1947.
Helen grew up in Tuleta, Texas, until high school, when her family
moved to Houston, Texas, where she graduated from Jesse Jones High School.
Helen moved back to Beeville the day after she graduated. Helen married Wayne
Young in 1967 in Beeville, Texas, where they raised four wonderful children.
She later married Stan Cuyler on July 3, 2003, in Napa, California.
For many years, Helen worked for Dr. John Reagan until his
retirement. She then worked for Sendero Chevrolet in its warranty department for
several years before moving to Kerrville to be a medical billing specialist for
Casey & Casey.
Helen was preceded in death by her parents, Bennett and Lolita
Morris; her sister, Susie Craig; and a son-in-law, Ed Rogers.
Helen is survived by her first husband, Wayne Young of Mathis,
Texas; and her current husband, Stan Cuyler; children, Stephany Martens and her
husband, Joel, Ronnie Young and his wife, Michelle, Shannon Rogers and Kimberly
Denson and her husband, John; a sibling, Carole Morris Cole and her husband,
Paul; grandchildren, Isaac Taylor, Sarah Taylor, Helena Adams and her husband,
Destri, Ava Young, Dylan Young, Kasey Phipps, Tyler Phipps, Madison Denson and
Carolyn Denson; and great-grandchildren, Emma, Ethan and Landon Adams. She also
is survived by her brother-in-law, Rick Craig; sister-in-law, Lindy
Blankenship; nieces, Laura
Moore, Lacey Juroske and Ashley Peters; and nephew, Johnny Craig.
A graveside service will be at 11 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 5, 2017, at
the Tarpley Cemetery on Texas 462 in Tarpley, Texas, with Josh Walters of the
First Baptist Church of La Vernia officiating.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Wood
+2017, Hawkins, Wood
Co., TX, Obituary
Published in Tyler Morning Telegraph on Feb.
23, 2017
Trina D. Brunelle Mize, 57, of Hawkins, was born Dec. 26, 1959, in
Tyler to Eddie and Katherine Adair Blankenship and passed away on Feb. 7, 2017.
She was preceded in death by her parents.
She is survived by her loving husband of 21 1/2 years, Duane Mize;
children, Johnny Wayne and James Michael Brunelle and Tanya Renea Isham; six
grandchildren; three stepchildren; sister, Jeannie Hopkins of Paducah,
Kentucky; brother, James Blankenship of Winona; and beloved friend, Debbie
Brock of Tyler.
A Celebration of Life service for will be at 1 p.m. Saturday, Feb.
25, 2017, at the Starrville Cemetery with Bro. Wallace officiating. Love you,
Shortey.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2016, Yantis, Wood Co., TX, Obituary
The Courier, (Russellville, AR) - March 23, 2016
Linda Irene Via Martin, 62, formerly of
Ola, died on Friday, March 11, 2016, at her home in Yantis, Texas. She was born
on Sept. 25, 1953, to Harley Lynn Via and Irene Blankenship Via Nash.
She was a 1971 graduate of Ola High School and a 1975 graduate from
the University of Arkansas where she was a member of the Alpha Zeta Honor
Society. She went back to the U of A several years later, obtaining an
education degree. Linda became a well-respected teacher, working the last few
years at a Sulphur Springs, Texas High School. She will be greatly missed by
friends, family, current and former students.
Linda was preceded in death by both of her parents.
She is survived by her husband, Edward Martin; and numerous
fur-babies including her Gypsy Vanner Horse, Dorian. She always called her farm
a little slice of heaven where she could spend time with her animals and be in
the midst of all the flowers she loved.
At her request, there was no service.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com