1995-1999 VA, Compiled by James W. Blankenship jkblank1(at)sbcglobal.net
VA, SSDI, http://ssdi.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi
Blankenship, Allen
W. 73, 05Sep1924 - 26Jan1998, (72),
VA-230-16-7296
Blankenship, C. G. 20, 29Mar1975 - ??Sep1995, (not
specified), VA-225-25-5171
Blankenship,
Charles G. 41, 20Nov1954 - 28Mar1996, (not specified), VA-225-84-9756
Blankenship,
Charylene H. 40, 30Apr1957 -
01Mar1998, (72), VA-230-92-1292
Blankenship,
Claudia A. 58, 19Feb1941 - 15Aug1999, (72), VA-226-52-3303
Blankenship, D. B. 46, 05May1949 - 15Feb1996, (PE),
VA-229-70-7232
Blankenship, Danny
L. 37, 06Feb1961 - 05Jan1999, (72),
VA-228-13-0651
Blankenship,
Dennis O. 75, 27Mar1920 - 18Nov1995, (not specified), VA-231-32-4628
Blankenship, E. 28, 24Aug1966 - ??Feb1995, (not
specified), VA-228-25-7461
Blankenship, Earl
E. 68, 05Sep1930 - 14Apr1999, (72),
VA-227-36-0903
Blankenship,
Geraldine 52, 07Nov1943 - 09Jan1996, (not specified), VA-229-58-3755
Blankenship,
Hayley K. 00, 03Apr1996 - 03Apr1996, (FO), VA-223-77-1599
Blankenship, John
A. 52, 20May1945 - 19Dec1997, (72),
VA-225-58-7526
Blankenship,
Kameron T. 00, 23Jul1998 - 23Jul1998, (FO), VA-224-83-0344
Blankenship,
Lillie 78, 12Mar1919 - 16Sep1997, (72), VA-225-14-9636
Blankenship,
Patricia D. 47, 16Oct1950 - 03Oct1998, (72), VA-226-78-9238
Blankenship,
Ronnie H. 54, 07Dec1943 - 02Nov1998, (72), VA-230-56-8747
Blankenship,
Vernon I. 83, 12Jan1912 - 21Feb1995, (not specified), VA-228-07-1584
Alexandria City
Alexandria City, VA, SSDI, http://ssdi.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi
Blankinship,
Agatha C. 83, 24Jul1914 - 06Nov1997, Alexandria City, VA, VA-223-03-6119
Blankenship, Mary
C. 86-87, 29May1910 - 11May1997, Alexandria City, VA, DC-579-14-2946
Amelia
Amelia Co., VA, Virginia Veterans Cem., Burial
10300
Prideville Rd, Zip 23002-0000, TX (804) 561-1475
Blankenship, Neal James SP4 USA, b. 11/13/1948, DOD 01/11/1999,
Sec. CB1 R-J #15, V
From:
Don Blankenship donblank(at)earthlink.net
Amelia Co., VA, SSDI, http://ssdi.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi
Blankenship,
Stella M. 87, 27Aug1912 - 04Nov1999, Amelia Court House, Amelia, VA, VA-229-26-6975
Amherst
Amherst Co., VA, SSDI, http://ssdi.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi
Blankenship,
Fulton M. 75, 26Apr1922 - 31Aug1997, Madison Heights, Amherst, VA, VA-223-22-6254
Appomattox
Appomattox Co., VA, Stonewall
Presbyterian Cem.
Blankenship, Marion S. b.1927, d.March 1999
http://www.interment.net/data/us/va/appamattox/stonewall.htm
Arlington
+1997, Arlington, Arlington Co., VA, Obituary
The Roanoke Times, (VA) - June 5, 1997
Poindexter, William Hoover (''Bill""), 78, of Arlington,
formerly of Franklin County, passed away Monday, June 2, 1997. Born January 2,
1919 he was a son of the late Hardy Houston and Geneva Dudley Poindexter. He
was a decorated veteran of World War II having received the Silver Star and
Purple Heart with Bronze Cluster.
Surviving are his wife, Evelyn M. Poindexter of the home; one
brother, Nelson Poindexter of Union Hall; two sisters-in-law, Daisy Poindexter
of Glade Hill and Edna Poindexter of Union Hall; one brother-in-law, John Henry
Perdue of Wirtz; five nieces, Jean
Sharpe, Mary Durrett both of Richmond, Arlene Thomas of Glade Hill, Nancy
Adkins of Penhook, Leverne
Blankenship of Rocky Mount;
five nephews, Wendell Poindexter of Union Hall, Tom Poindexter, Fred Poindexter
both of Glade Hill, John Wayne Perdue, Allen Perdue both of Wirtz.
Funeral services will be conducted 11 a.m. Friday, June 6, 1997 at
Lynch Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Jackie Spence officiating. Interment
will follow in the Poindexter Family Cemetery, Wirtz.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Arlington Co., VA, Arlington Nat. Cem., Burial
C/O Director,
Zip 22111-0000, TX (703) 607-8000
+Blankenship, Margaret M. b. 10/08/1907, DOD 07/13/1995, Sec.
30 #1729
Wife of Veteran USMC
Margaret Mary Ballard, W/o Thomas Patrick
Blankenship
Blankenship, Gertrude b. 11/01/1916, DOD 02/28/1996, Sec.
53 #629
Wife of Veteran, AR USA
Blankenship, Herman Francis Sr. MC USMC, b. 12/07/1937, DOD 03/22/1997,
Sec. 4-FF #5
Blankinship, Agatha C. b.07/24/1914, DOD 11/06/1997, Sec. 35 #5154
Wife of Veteran, USAF
Blankenship, Leonard W. AR USA, b. 05/02/1927, DOD 02/15/1999,
Sec. 39 #865
From:
Don Blankenship donblank(at)earthlink.net
Arlington Co., VA, SSDI, http://ssdi.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi
Blankenship,
Raymond E. 72, 25Sep1926 - 10Oct1998, Arlington,
Arlington, VA, WV-236-32-0064
Blankenship, Ruby 93, 30Apr1904 - 11Aug1997, Arlington,
Arlington, VA, VA-224-26-6450
Bedford City
+1995, Bedford City, VA, Obituary
The Roanoke Times, (VA) - January 1, 1995
Leach, David LaMar Sr., 75, of Bedford, died Thursday, December 29,
1994 in Bedford County Memorial Hospital. He was born in Reynoldsville,
Pennsylvania on May 18, 1919, a son of the late Merle Leach and Ethel Patton
Leach.
He was a retired paint contractor with Blankenship Paint Store and was a U. S. Army veteran of World War
II, having served in the 28th Keystone Infantry in the European Theater. He was
a member of Calvary Baptist Church.
He is survived by his wife,
Edith Blankenship Leach; a son, David LaMar Leach Jr., Lakewood,
Co.; a daughter, JoAnne Leach Beasley, Powatan; a grandson, David L. Leach III,
Highlands Ranch, Co.; a granddaughter, Wendy Leach Martin, Brownwood, Texas; a
great-granddaughter, Kayla Martin, Brownwood Texas; a brother, Robert M. Leach,
Chardon, Ohio.
Funeral services will be conducted Monday, January 2, 1995 at 2
p.m. i n the Carder-Tharp Funeral Chapel, with the Rev. Ray T. Lyons
officiating. Burial will follow in Greenwood Cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+1996, Bedford City, VA, Obituary
The Roanoke Times, (VA) - May 10, 1996
Cox, Flora Bell Dinkle, 87, of Bedford, died Thursday, May 9, 1996
at Bedford County Memorial Hospital. She was born in Bedford County on June 25,
1908, a daughter of the late Clifford Baxter Dinkle and Nannie Bell Ashwell
Dinkle. She was a member of Morgans Baptist Church, Ladies Friendship Sunday
School Class and retired from Moneta Dress Factory.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 70 years, Clarence
Albert Cox, a daughter-in-law, Matleen Morgan Cox and a granddaughter, Carolyn
Cox Lawhorn, two brothers, Willie O. Dinkle, Cliford B. Dinkle and two sisters, Louella Dinkle and Florence D. Blankenship.
She is survived by three sons, John Albert (Boat) Cox, Roy Calvin
Cox and Malcolm Ralph (Mack) Cox, all of Bedford; two daughters, Nancy Gaynelle
Cox Tuck of Moneta and Jacqueline Lee Cox (Jackie) Woolwine of Bedford; four
brothers, Elsworth Dinkle of Hurt, Burford B. Dinkle, Thurston Dinkle, both of
Moneta and Ray Dinkle of South Carolina; three sisters, Erma D. Stanaitis of
Lynchburg, Myrtle D. Burnett and Lucille D. Morgan, both of Huddleston; five
grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild; and
many nieces and nephews, also a special friend, Mildred Bragg.
Funeral services will be conducted 2 p.m. Saturday, May 11, 1996,
at Morgans Baptist Church. Burial in the church cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+1997, Bedford City, VA, Obituary
The Roanoke Times, (VA) - April 4, 1997
Mitchell, Arneda Craighead, 90, of Rt. 1, Bedford, died Thursday,
April 3, 1997 in Bedford County Memorial Hospital. She was born in Franklin
County on August 30, 1906, a daughter of the late John Thomas Craighead and Mattie Faye Blankenship Craighead.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her
husband, Walker Davis Mitchell, Sr., a daughter, Harriet Ann Saunders, three
sons, W. Davis Mitchell, Jr., Roger L. Mitchell and Harold E. Mitchell. Arneda
was a member of Morgans Baptist Church.
She is survived by a daughter, Mrs. James H. (Madeline) Howard, Ft.
Myers, Fla.; three sons, John Elbert Mitchell, Roanoke, E. Wayne Mitchell,
Durham, N.C., Prentiss A. Mitchell, Chapel Hill, N.C.; twenty grandchildren;
and fifteen great-grandchildren.
A funeral service will be held 11 a.m. Saturday, April 5, 1997, at
Carder-Tharp Funeral Chapel, with the Rev. Elmer W. Sellers officiating. Burial
will follow in Morgans Baptist Church Cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+1997, Bedford City, VA, Obituary
The Roanoke Times, (VA) - April 12, 1997
Raymond Ward Farley, 78, of Bedford, passed away Thursday, April
10, 1997, in the Veterans Administration Hospital, Salem. He was born November 23, 1918 in Bedford County, a son of
the late William Ward Farley and Birter Jane Hackworth Farley.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Lou Bohn Farley; and a
grandson, Greg Cheek. He was a retired carpenter, a World War II Army veteran,
and was a member of the Bedford Moose Lodge #1897.
He is survived by a daughter and son-in-law, Shirley P. and Bobby
Cheek, Goode; a grandson, Troy Cheek, Bedford; two great-granddaughters, Sidney
Cheek, Danielle Cheek, both of Bedford; a great-grandson, Scott Cheek, Bedford;
a brother, James Farley, Bedford; three sisters,
Thelma Betts, Ruth Blankenship, both of Bedford, Sally Jane Farley,
Ukiah, Calif.; several nieces and nephews, including a special niece, Mary
Granger, Florida; and a special nephew,
Sherman Blankenship, Bedford.
Funeral services will be conducted Sunday, April 13, 1997, at 2
p.m. from the Updike Funeral Chapel, Bedford, by the Rev. Wayne Murphy.
Interment will follow in the Oakwood Cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+1997, Bedford City, VA, Obituary
The Roanoke Times, (VA) - June 3, 1997
Lawrence Lennie Blankenship, 63, of Bedford, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, June 1, 1997.
He was retired after 42 years of service from the Piedmont Label Company.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert W.
Blankenship & Gertude T. Blankenship.
Surviving are his family including Bobbie; two sons, Terry Lynn Blankenship and Daniel Wayne Blankenship; sister, Elsie B.
Minnix; brothers, Robert Lewis Blankenship and William E. Blankenship; four grandchildren; and five nephews. Mr. Blankenship was a member of Grace Memorial Baptist
Church.
Funeral services will be held at Oakey's South Chapel 2 p.m.
Wednesday with Pastor Fred DeVan officiating. Interment will follow in Campbell
Family Cemetery, Roanoke County.
[SSDI, 05May1934 - 01Jun1997]
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+1998, Bedford City, VA, Obituary
The Roanoke Times, (VA) - October 2, 1998
Mayhew, William W. Sr., 62, of Bedford, passed away Tuesday,
September 29, 1998, in the Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital. He was born
March 5, 1936, in Bedford County, a son of Jessie Overstreet Mayhew of Bedford,
and the late Moulton Mayhew.
He was a retired employee of the Virginia Department of
Corrections, a former employee of the Bedford City Police and the Bedford
County Sheriff's Department, a member of the Morgans Baptist Church, a 42-year
member of the Moneta Volunteer Fire Department, having served as their chief,
and a member of the Moneta Rescue Squad.
In addition to his mother, he is survived by his wife, Algie Blankenship Mayhew; two sons and daughters-in-law, William W. Jr. and Lewanne Mayhew,
Vinton, Bryon Lee and Tracy Mayhew, Bedford; a daughter and son-in-law, Beth M.
and Kevin Bradley, Bedford; five brothers, Lewis Mayhew, Elwood Mayhew, Ray
Mayhew, Mahlon Mayhew, Doug Mayhew, all of Bedford; five sisters, Iva M.
Martin, Nancy M. Walker, both of Bedford, Mary M. Hodges, Rocky Mount, Annie
Mae Brock, Virginia M. Susan, both of Alabama; eight grandchildren, Chris
Mayhew, Crystal Mayhew, Nick Mayhew, Shanna Slocum, Vanessa Bradley, K. C.
Bradley Jr., Chad Bradley, Brittany Mayhew.
Graveside services will be conducted Friday, October 2, 1998, at 2
p.m. from the Morgans Baptist Church Cemetery, by the Rev. Rick Mallory, Rev.
Elmer Sellers, and Rev. Lewis Garst.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+1998, Bedford City, VA, Memorial
The Roanoke Times, (VA) - October 3, 1998
William Mayhew, one of the first members of the Moneta volunteer
fire and rescue squads, died of a heart attack Tuesday. For more than 42 years,
William Mayhew fought fires and saved lives in Bedford County. When his heart
failed 13 years ago, doctors saved his life with a heart transplant. Then
Mayhew went back to work as a volunteer firefighter and rescue worker. But
Mayhew's second heart gave out Tuesday. Mayhew suffered a heart attack at his
home.
He and fellow squad member Bertie Padgett usually were the first to
respond to an accident or medical emergency. This time, Padgett had to drive
her partner to Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital, where he died at age 62. On
Friday, an ambulance carried Mayhew's casket from Updike Funeral Home in
Bedford to his resting place in the Morgans Baptist Church cemetery.
Rescue workers, firefighters, sheriff's deputies and police
officers mourned the loss of one of Bedford County's best-known public
servants. "He was just one that believed in doing things for the public,"
said Mayhew's brother, Ray Mayhew, a Bedford County sheriff's deputy. William
Mayhew was one of the first members of both the Moneta Volunteer Fire
Department and the Moneta Rescue Squad. He also worked for the Virginia
Department of Corrections. He had been a police officer in Bedford and a
Bedford County sheriff's deputy.
Mayhew had three children with his wife, Algie
Blankenship Mayhew. He owned his own construction business for a while and farmed.
One cold night during the winter of 1985, Mayhew responded to three or four
house fires, family members say.
While he fought one of the fires, he suffered a heart attack.
Nearly seven years ago, Mayhew underwent a heart transplant and went back to
work. The fire department elected him chief. He served in that role until two
years ago, when he again began to have heart trouble. He responded to fewer
fire calls but still drove the ambulance. Even when his condition kept him
indoors about three months ago, he stayed glued to the scanners, Ray Mayhew
said. When a call came in from a house no one could find, he would radio in
with directions. When an emergency helicopter needed to land in a hay pasture
to airlift a patient to Roanoke, Mayhew would make the arrangements by radio.
"He knew this county so well," Ray Mayhew said. "He was one of
those guys that when you think of Bedford, you think of him," said David
Nichols, public safety director for Bedford County. "His top priority was
the community."
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Bedford City, VA, SSDI, http://ssdi.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi
Blankenship,
Lawrence L. 63, 05May1934 - 01Jun1997, Bedford City, VA, VA-231-44-9859
Bedford
+1997, Big Island, Bedford Co., VA, Funeral
The Roanoke Times, (VA) - January 12, 1997
Mitchell, Maggie Turpin Blankenship, 87, of Big Island, died Saturday, January 11, 1997.
Funeral 11 a.m. Monday, Hunting Creek Baptist Church. Arrangements by
Carder-Tharp Funeral Home, Bedford.
[SSDI, 15Jun1909 - 11Jan1997]
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+1997, Goodview, Bedford Co., VA, Obituary
The Roanoke Times, (VA) - April 1, 1997
Blankenship, Woodrow, Sr., 81, of Goodview, passed away Monday, March 31, 1997, at his
residence. He was a retired carpenter/builder.
He was predeceased by a granddaughter, Angela Renee Blankenship.
Survivors include his wife, Annie Maye Palmer Blankenship; four sons and
daughters-in-law, Woodrow Jr. and Sharon Blankenship , Midlothian, Va., Allen and Judy
Blankenship , Goodview, Roy and Gail
Blankenship, Hazelgreen, Ala.,
David and Wanda Blankenship,
Goodview; three daughters and
sons-in-law, Phyllis and Gordon Tuck, Bedford, Carolyn and Sonny Gresham, Goodview, Mary Alice and
Robin Colwell, Salem; 17 grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Wednesday, April 2, 1997,
from the Basham Primitive Baptist Church in Stewartsville. The Elder Junior L.
Conner and Elder W. T. Conner will officiate. Burial to follow in the church
cemetery.
[SSDI, 07Dec1915 - 31Mar1997]
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+1996, Huddleston, Bedford Co., VA, Obituary
The Roanoke Times, (VA) - January 5, 1996
Overstreet, Annie Huffman, 92, of Huddleston, passed away
Wednesday, January 3, 1996, in the Bedford
county memorial hospital. She was born December 28, 1903, in Pittsylvania co.,
a daughter of the late Bruce Thomas Huffman and Kate Kemper English Huffman.
Her husband was the late Frank Jeter Overstreet. She was a member of the
Palestine Baptist Church, where she taught sunday school for many years.
She is survived by a daughter
and son-in-law, Peggy O.
and Ferris Blankenship ,
Moneta; a son, Ralph Overstreet, Bedford; two granddaughters, Delores B.
Feazell, Moneta, Katrina O. Nester, Bedford; four great-granddaughters, Alicia,
Jennifer and Michelle Feazell, Jill Nester.
Funeral services will be conducted Saturday, January 6, 1996, at 11
a.m. from the Updike Funeral Chapel, Bedford, by the Rev. Christopher Fowler.
Interment will follow in the Cedar Lawn Cemetery, Roanoke.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+1998, Huddleston, Bedford Co., VA, Obituary
The Roanoke Times, (VA) - November 30, 1998
Phillips, Lavora W., 78, of Huddleston, passed away Saturday,
November 28, 1998 in the Carilion
Community Hospital. She was born October 10, 1920 in Bedford County, a
daughter of the late James L. Woodford and Iva Blankenship
Woodford.
She was retired from the Roanoke Times, having worked in the
Clerical Department. She was a member of the Huddleston United Methodist
Church, and was treasurer of the United Methodist Women.
She is survived by a son and daughter-in-law, James and Lois
Mitchell, Moneta; a son and his fiance, David Phillips and Tonya Akers,
Roanoke; a daughter and son-in-law, Carole and Harry Dickson, Roanoke; one
grandson; four granddaughters and three great-grandchildren.
A graveside service will be conducted Monday, November 30, 1998 at
1 p.m. from the Leftwich Cemetery, by the Rev. Dr. Carl H. Douglas, Jr.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+1999, Huddleston, Bedford Co., VA, Obituary
The Roanoke Times, (VA) - June 18, 1999
Mitchell, Sealer Blankenship, 94, of Huddleston, passed away Thursday, June 17, 1999 in the
Centra Lynchburg General Hospital.
She was born December 9, 1904 in Bedford County, a daughter of the late John (Tall) Blankenship
and Elizabeth (Liza Beth) Carter Blankenship.
Her husband was the late Bernard Kenneth Mitchell. She was a member
of the Huddleston United Methodist Church.
She is survived by four daughters and sons-in-law, Dorothy M.
Woolridge, Betty (Judy) and Manuel Tuck, all of Huddleston, Mary Willie
(Teenie) and Vivian Smallwood, Joyce M. Nichols, all of Bedford; nine
grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren, and one great-great-grandchild.
A funeral service will be conducted from the graveside at the
Leftwich Cemetery on Saturday, June 19, 1999 at 2 p.m., by the Rev. Dr. Carl H.
Douglass, Jr.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+1998, Moneta, Bedford Co., VA, Obituary
The Roanoke Times, (VA) - March 13, 1998
Simmons, Nannie Mae, 70, of Moneta, died Thursday, March 12, 1998.
She was born May 12, 1927 in Roanoke County. The daughter of the late Daniel
and Delilah Brickey and was also preceded in death by three step brothers, Harry
Blankenship , Cobb Blankenship and Louis Blankenship ;
and one brother, Clarence Brickey. She was a member of the Saunders Grove
Church of the Brethren.
She is survived by her husband of 54 years, Warren J. Simmons;
three sons, Warren O. Simmons and wife, Carol, of Moneta, Michael W. Simmons
and wife, Cindy, of Moneta, Gary W. Simmons, Goodview; six grandchildren; and
one great-grandson; two sisters, Icie Duncan and Louise Gray and husband, Alvie
Gray, all of Roanoke.
Funeral services will be at Oakey's Vinton Chapel 1 p.m. Saturday,
March 14,1998 with the Rev. Edward West officiating. Interment will follow in
the Campbell Cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
1999, Moneta, Bedford Co., VA, Obituary
The Roanoke Times, (VA) - July 29, 1999
Parrish, Marvin Russell, 54, of Moneta, formerly of Roanoke, went
home to be with the Lord, Monday, July 26, 1999, after a brief battle with
cancer.
He was preceded in death by his father, Robert Marvin
"Bob" Parrish. Marvin was a former owner of R. M. Parrish
Landscaping, served for 20 years with the Roanoke City Fire Department and was
more recently an employee of Harris Teeter. He was a member of the Vinton Moose
Lodge.
Surviving are his mother, Edna R. Parrish, Roanoke; fiancee,
Shirley A. Cahoon, Fincastle; sister, Gladys P. Hopkins, Roanoke; special
nieces, Tracy Bohannon, Keysville, and Pricilla Hopkins, Roanoke; uncles,
Charles D. Russell, Roanoke, and Harry E. Parrish, Centerville; aunts, Margaret Schroh, Roanoke,
Claudie Ayers, Buchanan, and Ruth
Blankenship, Hopewell.
Funeral services will be
conducted 10:30 a.m. Friday, July 30, 1999, at Simpson-Tharp Funeral Chapel,
5160 Peters Creek Road, by the Rev. Charles Hoffler. Interment will follow in
Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens.
[SSDI, 07Feb1945 - 26Jul1999]
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+1999, Moneta, Bedford Co., VA, Obituary
The Roanoke Times, (VA) - August 27, 1999
Dinkle, Burford Boyd, 78, of Moneta, passed away Thursday, August
26, 1999 at his residence. He was born April 10, 1921 in Bedford County, a son
of the late Clifford Baxter Dinkle and Nannie Ashwell Dinkle.
He was preceded in death by his first wife, Dorothy S. Dinkle,
three brothers, Ellsworth Dinkle, Willie O. Dinkle and Clifford Baxter Dinkle
and two sisters, Flora Cox and Florence Blankenship. He was a member of Palestine Baptist
Church.
He is survived by his wife, Helen S. Dinkle; two brothers, Ray Dinkle,
Clover, S.C., Thurston Dinkle, Moneta; three sisters, Lucille Morgan, Myrtle
Burnette, both of Huddleston; Erma Stanitis, Lynchburg; seven stepchildren and
numerous nieces and nephews.
A funeral service will be conducted Saturday, August 28, 1999 at 2
p.m. from the Palestine Baptist Church by the Rev. Melvin Harris. Interment
will follow in the Palestine Cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+1998, Montvale, Bedford Co., VA, Obituary
The Roanoke Times, (VA) - March 19, 1998
Bower, Elva Irene Black, 89, of Montvale, died Tuesday, March 17,
1998, in Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital. She was born in Floyd County on
June 24, 1908, a daughter of the late Phillip Henry Black and Lydia Shortt
Black. She was the widow of Fred Morgan Bower. Mrs. Bower was a member of
Walnut Grove Union Church.
She is survived by a son, Sanford Morgan Bower of Montvale; a daughter, Madeline B. Blankenship of Moneta, and a grandson, Sanford Morgan
Bower Jr. of Roanoke.
A graveside service will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, March 20, 1998,
in Montvale Presbyterian Church Cemetery, with the Rev. Elmer Sellers
officiating.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+1995, Thaxton, Bedford
Co., VA, Death
The Roanoke Times, (VA) - April 25, 1995
Blankenship, Jamey,
25, of Thaxton died Monday, April 24, 1995. Arrangements by Carder-Tharp
Funeral Home, Bedford.
[SSDI, Jamey R.
Blankenship, 01Mar1970 -
24Apr1995]
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+1999, Thaxton, Bedford Co., VA, Death
The Roanoke Times, (VA) - March 3, 1999
Blankenship, Cecil Russell, 69, of Thaxton, passed away Tuesday, March 2, 1999. Arrangements
by Updike Funeral Home, Bedford.
[SSDI, 11Mar1929 - 02Mar1999]
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Bedford Co., VA, SSDI, http://ssdi.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi
Blankenship, Lewis
A. 68, 07Dec1928 - 20Jun1997, Big
Island, Bedford, VA, VA-224-34-2931
Blankenship,
Woodrow 81, 07Dec1915 - 31Mar1997, Goodview,
Bedford, VA, NJ-138-01-9291
Blankenship, Jamey
R. 25, 01Mar1970 - 24Apr1995, Thaxton,
Bedford, VA, VA-229-27-8643
Blankenship, Henry
M. 78, 23Jun1909 - 02Mar1988, Thaxton,
Bedford, VA, VA-228-10-1129
Blankenship, Cecil
R. 69, 11Mar1929 - 02Mar1999, Thaxton,
Bedford, VA, VA-229-32-2549
Bland
+1995, Bastian, Bland Co., VA, Funeral
The Roanoke Times, (VA) - January 29, 1995
Blankenship, Randolph Madison, 72, of Bastian, died Friday, January 27, 1995. Funeral 2 p.m.
Monday at the Bastian Church of God. Arrangements by Newberry Funeral Home,
Bland.
[SSDI, 08Dec1922 - 27Jan1995]
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
1997, Bastian, Bland Co., VA, Funeral
The Roanoke Times, (VA) - July 13, 1997
Blankenship, Estil,
52, of Bastian, died Friday, July 11, 1997 at the Bluefield Regional Medical
Center [Bluefield, Mercer Co., WV].
Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Monday, July 14, 1997 at the
Bastian Church of God. Visitation will be Sunday at the Bastian Church of God
from 7 to 9 p.m. Grubb Funeral Home, Wytheville, is in charge of arrangements.
[SSDI, 30Jul1944 - 11Jul1997]
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+1996, Bland, Bland Co., VA, Death
The Roanoke Times, (VA) - March 21, 1996
Blankenship, Luther Herlend, 77, of Bland, died Wednesday, March 20, 1996. Arrangements by
Newberry Funeral Home, Bland.
[SSDI, 02Jun1918 - 20Mar1996]
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+1998, Bland, Bland Co., VA, Funeral
The Roanoke Times, (VA) - February 4, 1998
Blankenship, Ella Hancock Pauley, 82, of Bland, died Tuesday, February 3, 1998. Funeral 2 p.m.
Thursday at the Newberry Funeral Home in Bland. Visitation Wednesday from 6 to
8 p.m. at the funeral home.
[SSDI, 18Mar1915 - 03Feb1998]
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+1998, Bland, Bland Co., VA, Obituary
The Roanoke Times, (VA) - March 18, 1998
Blankenship, David Harold, 79, of Bland, died Sunday, March 15, 1998. He was born June 29,
1918, at Narrows, the son of the late Grover Cleveland
and Virgie Mae Orey Blankenship.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Creasie Dalton Blankenship; a grandson, Emory C. Davis; a
granddaughter, Thresa Davis, and a brother,
Cecil Blankenship.
He is survived by five daughters and sons-in-law, Cathern McGuire,
Jane and Teddy Davis, Vinia and Willie Davis and Janet and Matt Clemons, all of
Bland, and Von and Gus Shepherd of Christiansburg; three sons and daughters-in-law, David H. Blankenship Jr. and Larry and
Carol Blankenship , both of
Bland, and Jerry and Reba Blankenship of
Pearisburg; five sisters, Eva Bouldin of Dublin, Lee Dalton of
Narrows, Fay Hull of Rocky Gap and Dorothy Agee and Magatha
Blankenship , both of Bland;
special friends, Libby Harless, Mary Chewning and Ashley Drummond, 28
grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at the A. Vest &
Sons Funeral Home Chapel, White Gate, with the Rev. Dwayne Martin officiating.
Burial will be in Salem Church Cemetery, Bland.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+1999, Bland, Bland Co., VA, Funeral
The Roanoke Times, (VA) - February 16, 1999
Blankenship, Viola Mae Wright, 92, of Bland, died Monday, February 15, 1999. Funeral Wednesday 2
p.m., A. Vest & Sons Funeral Home Chapel, White Gate. Visiting Tuesday 6 to
9 p.m.
[SSDI, Mae
Blankenship - 07Feb1907 -
15Feb1999]
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+1999, Bland, Bland Co., VA, Funeral
The Roanoke Times, (VA) - August 14, 1999
Blankenship, Charles Kelly, 87, of Bland, died Thursday, August 12, 1999. Memorial service
10:30 a.m. Sunday at Mr. Blankenship’s
home in the Cracker's Neck Community. Arrangements by Newberry Funeral Home,
Bland.
[SSDI, C. K. Blankenship - 07Jan1912 - 12Aug1999]
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+1997, Crandon, Bland Co., VA, Obituary
The Roanoke Times, (VA) - April 1, 1997
Blankenship, Alleta May Durham, 68, of Crandon, (Bland County), died Sunday, March 30, 1997, in Roanoke Memorial Hospital. She was born
June 24, 1928 in Bland County, Va., the daughter of the late John Harvey and
Roxie Ann Vencil Durham. She was a member of Byrns Chapel Methodist Church and
the Bland County V.F.W. Auxiliary Post #7969.
She is survived by her husband,
Raymond Blankenship, Crandon; one son, Gary
Blankenship and wife, Carol,
Crandon; one daughter, Vickie Kitts and husband, Tommy, Crandon; three brothers, Harvey Durham,
Mechanicsburg, Paul Durham, Bluefield, Va., John Henry ''Bubby""
Durham, Pulaski; six sisters, Mrs.
Edith Melvin and Mrs. Frankie Strock, both of Mechanicsburg, Mrs. June Blankenship, Wytheville, Mrs. Jerri Baisden,
Princeton, W. Va., Ms. Yvonne Bowman, Bluefield, W. Va., Mrs. Evelyn Ballard,
Radford; two grandchildren, Brooke
Kitts and Angela Blankenship.
Funeral services will be Wednesday, April 2, 1997, at 2 p.m. at the
A. Vest & Sons Funeral Home Chapel, White Gate, with the Rev. Frank Clifton
and the Rev. J. D. Clark officiating. Burial in the Mechanicsburg Cemetery,
Mechanicsburg.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+1996, Ceres, Bland Co., VA, Obituary
The Roanoke Times, (VA) - August 11, 1996
Umbarger, Elmer Golden, 86, of Ceres, died Friday, August 9, 1996
in the Radford Community Hospital.
He was born in Bland County, the son of the late Jessie H. and Hettie Gillespie
Umbarger and was preceded in death by a sister, Glarus Wimmer.
He is survived by his wife, Nellie Coffey Umbarger, of the home; a daughter and son-in-law, Barbara and James Blankenship, Dublin; five sons and daughters-in-law,
Donald Umbarger of Waynesboro, Lewis and Phyllis Umbarger, Ceres, John and Mary
Lou Umbarger, Clifton, Ray Umbarger, Ceres, Allen and Judy Umbarger,
Churchville. Thirteen grandchildren; and eleven great-grandchildren also
survive.
Funeral services will be held Monday, August 12, 1996 at 11 a.m. at
the Bethany United Methodist Church, Ceres, with the Rev. Frank Lyerly and the
Rev. Bill Schoeneman officiating. Interment will follow in the Bethany United
Methodist Church Cemetery.
[SSDI, 23Sep1909 - 09Aug1996]
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+1999, Hollybrook, Bland Co., VA, Obituary
The Roanoke Times, (VA) - December 20, 1999
Blankenship, Lula Mitchell, 98, of the Hollybrook Community, Bland, died peacefully Saturday,
December 18, 1999, in Kegley Manor Nursing Home in Bastian, following an extensive hospital stay. Born March 31, 1901,
she was the eldest of three children of Esca and Minnie Mitchell.
Lula was predeceased by her husband, Robert Vance Blankenship; her sister, Flossie Carr Hart; and a nephew, Jesse Carr, Jr..
Lula lived her entire life in Bland County and was a resident of Kegley Manor
for the last two years.
She is survived by her brother and sister-in-law, Trubie and Mary
Helvey Mitchell, Bristol, Tenn.; a nephew, Joseph, and wife, Doris Carr, Bland,
with whom she had resided since 1980. She is also survived by several nieces,
nephews, and cousins.
Funeral services will be Monday at 11 a.m. at the A. Vest &
Sons Funeral Home Chapel, White Gate, with the Rev. Merle Powell officiating.
Burial in the Mechanicsburg Cemetery, Mechanicsburg.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+Holly Brook, Bland Co., VA, Shiloh Cemetery
http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=42860743
Blankenship, Viola Mae Wright, 07Feb1907, 15Feb1999,
D/o John Bowman Wright (1886 - 1961), Lila J.
Wright (1888 - 1951), M/o William
Lloyd Blankenship (1934 -
2013), Alfred Lewis Blankenship (1940 - 2012).
Obituary;
The Roanoke Times, (VA) - February 16, 1999
Viola Mae Wright Blankenship, 92, of Bland, died Monday, February 15, 1999.
Funeral Wednesday 2 p.m., A. Vest & Sons Funeral Home Chapel,
White Gate, with the Rev. Mike Bradshaw officiating. Burial was in the Shiloh
Cemetery, Hollybrook.
She was a daughter of the late John Bowman and Lila Jane Chandler
Wright and was born Feb. 7, 1907, in Bland County. She was a member of Shady
Grove United Methodist Church.
She was preceded in death by her husband, William
Vance Blankenship; a son, John Charles Blankenship; two sisters, Della Ruth and Myrtle Clair; and a son-in-law,
William "Bill" Faulkner Jr.
Survivors include three daughters
and sons-in-law, Sue Faulkner of Bland, Marlene and E.C. Havens of Bland, and Debra and Charles
Akers Jr. of Rocky Gap; three sons
and daughters-in-law, William
Lloyd and Rose Blankenship of
Manhattan, Kan., Alfred Lewis
Sr. and Mary Ann Blankenship
of Bluefield, and Larry and Darlene Blankenship of Braithwaite,
La.; five sisters, Minnie Williams of Bland, Ina Ramsey of Bland, Ruby Hale of
Narrows, Edna Vaught of Narrows, and Ann Pfieffer of Stephen City; one brother,
William Albert Wright of Narrows; and 14 grandchildren and 16
great-grandchildren.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+1998, Mechanicsburg, Bland Co., VA, Obituary
The Roanoke Times, (VA) - February 2, 1998
McGuire, Harry Thomas, (''Tommy""), 57, of the
Mechanicsburg Community, Bland, died Saturday, January 31, 1998 at Pulaski
Community Hospital. He was born May 4, 1940 at Mechanicsburg, Va. the son of
Flora Harman McGuire, Bland and the late Joseph Edward McGuire.
He was preceded in death by a sister, Gay M. Kelley.
In addition to his mother, he is survived by his wife, Cathern Blankenship McGuire, Bland; two sons and daughters-in-law, Brian K. and Nancy
McGuire, Bland, Kevin T. and Lisa McGuire, Bland; two daughters and son-in-law,
Kay and John Clemons, Bland, Cheryl McGuire, Bland; one sister, Betty M. Vest,
White Gate; one brother and sister-in-law, Keith and Juanita McGuire, White
Gate; father-in-law, Harold Blankenship , Bland; special friend, Samuel F.
Groseclose; eight grandchildren; three stepgrandchildren.
Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Tuesday, at the A. Vest & Sons
Funeral Home Chapel, White Gate with the Rev. Frank Clifton officiating. Burial
in the Mechanicsburg Cemetery, Mechanicsburg.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Bland Co., VA, SSDI, http://ssdi.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi
Blankenship, Estil
M. 52-53, 30Jul1944 - 11Jul1997, Bastian, Bland, VA, VA-230-54-6743
Blankenship,
Randolph 72, 08Dec1922 - 27Jan1995, Bastian, Bland, VA, VA-231-14-8005
Blankenship,
Alleta D. 68, 24Jun1928 - 30Mar1997, Bland, Bland, VA, VA-230-32-3721
Blankenship, C. K. 87, 07Jan1912 - 12Aug1999, Bland,
Bland, VA, VA-226-12-1324
Blankenship, David
H. 79, 29Jun1918 - 15Mar1998, Bland,
Bland, VA, VA-223-28-0475
Blankenship, Ella
H. 82, 18Mar1915 - 03Feb1998, Bland,
Bland, VA, VA-225-70-3623
Blankenship, Lula
K. 98, 31Mar1901 - 18Dec1999, Bland,
Bland, VA, VA-230-48-0654
Blankenship,
Luther H. 77, 02Jun1918 - 20Mar1996, Bland, Bland, VA, VA-226-12-1606
Blankenship, Mae 92, 07Feb1907 - 15Feb1999, Bland,
Bland, VA, VA-226-50-1638
Botetourt
+1998, Daleville, Botetourt Co., VA, Obituary
The Roanoke Times, (VA) - June 29, 1998
East, Luna Ann Blankenship, 95, of Daleville, died Saturday, June 27, 1998 in a local
hospital.
She was a resident of Daleville for 55 years and a member of the
Daleville Church of the Brethren. When she was a younger woman she was
considered an angel for her helping hand to neighbors and friends. Everyone was
welcome in her home. Now the lady that always had a smile for her family and
everyone else is smiling with Jesus.
She was preceded in death by her husband, O. T. East, Auctioneer,
and three children, Clifford East, Mildred Roberts and Dolly Tucker.
She is survived by two sons and one daughter-in-law, Jack East of
Roanoke, Donald and Ruth East of Midlothian; three daughters, Esther Dickerson
of Daleville, Ruby Parker of Beaumont, Texas, Bonnie Snyder of Roanoke; one
son-in-law, Leslie Roberts of Roanoke; 21 grandchildren, 28
great-grandchildren; and nine great-great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Tuesday, June 30, 1998, at the
Rader Daleville Chapel, with the Rev. Michael Carroll officiating. Interment will
follow in Sherwood Memorial Park.
(nothing matches on SSDI)
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+1998, Eagle Rock, Botetourt Co., VA, Funeral
The Roanoke Times, (VA) - January 27, 1998
Blankenship, Allen William, 73, of Eagle Rock, died Monday, January 26, 1998.
Funeral 2 p.m. Wednesday, Galatia Presbyterian Church. Arrangements
by Eagle Rock Funeral Home.
[SSDI, 05Jan1924 - 26Jan1998]
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+1997, Troutville, Botetourt Co., VA, Obituary
The Roanoke Times, (VA) - April 26, 1997
Howard C. Otey, 86, of Troutville, passed away Thursday, April 24,
1997, at his home. A veteran of World War II, he served in the China, Burma,
and India theatres in the US Army Air Corps. He was a Peoples Life Insurance
Company agent in Botetourt Co. and a retired Raleigh Home Products
representative for many years.
Mr. Otey was predeceased by his wife, Mary Ann Blankenship Otey.
Surviving are a stepson, John Mize, Virginia Beach; a very special
granddaughter, Cynthia M. Beheler and her husband, Dennis C. Beheler, of Danville;
two nephews, Ray Otey and his wife, Doris Otey, Roanoke, Cline W. Otey, West
Linn, Ore.; six additional grandchildren, Chris Mize, Harold and Linda Mills,
Ronnie Mills, Wayne Mills, Katherine Thorne; 13 great-grandchildren; one
great-great-granddaughter.
Funeral services will be 11:30 a.m. Monday, April 28, 1997, from
Oakey's North Chapel. The Rev. Gene M. Williams will officiate. Interment will
be in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens.
[SSDI, 17Sep1910 - 24Apr1997]
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
SSDI: Mary Otey,
05Aug1907 - Oct 1980, Botetourt, VA: https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:VSPV-FYZ
Botetourt Co., VA, SSDI, http://ssdi.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi
Blankenship, Katie
E. 98, 09Dec1897 - ??Feb1996, Roanoke,
Botetourt, VA, CA-559-34-0548
Bristol City
+1998, Bristol City, VA, Obituary
The Roanoke Times, (VA) - November 4, 1998
Blankenship, Ronnie Harold, 54, of Bristol, formerly of Peterstown, W.Va., died Monday,
November 2, 1998 at his home. He was born December 7, 1943 at Narrows,
Virginia, and was the son of the late Oscar Harold ("Snooky") Blankenship and Thelma Blankenship Smith. He worked in the maintenance department for All American Realty
in Bristol.
Surviving are two sons, Shannon Blankenship and wife Chris of Peterstown, W.Va., and Jody Blankenship and wife Valerie of Lewisburg, W.Va.; one brother, Dexter Blankenship of Florida; two sisters,
Becky Ganoe and husband Larry of Narrows, and Bonnie Blankenship Hawley and husband Nelson of
Christiansburg; and four grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held noon Thursday, November 5, 1998 at
Broyles-Shrewsbury Funeral Home Chapel, with the Rev. Michael Biggs
officiating. Burial will follow in the Peterstown Cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Bristol Co., VA, SSDI, http://ssdi.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi
Blankenship, Billy 71, 23Oct1926 - 07Mar1998, Bristol,
Bristol, VA, MD-219-22-3192
Buchanan
+1999, Davenport, Buchanan Co., VA, Obituary
Bristol Herald Courier, (Bristol, VA) November 1 – 5,
Herby Fuller, 71, died Wednesday, Nov. 3, 1999, at his home. He was
a son of the late Elbert and Eura Blankenship Fuller,
the widower of Nancy Stapleton Fuller. He was a retired miner. He was a member
of UMWA 7170 and Russell Prater Old Regular Baptist Church.
Surviving are his wife, Rachel Turner Fuller; two sons, David Randy
Fuller of Coeburn and Ricky Daniel Fuller of Council, Va.; three daughters,
Judy Boyd of Vansant, Va., Rosalie Hale of Council and Ginger Lawson of Norton;
three brothers, Jerry Fuller and Perry Fuller, both of Haysi, and Thomas Monroe
Fuller of Tazewell, Va.; four sisters, Sarah Deel and Betty Deel, both of
Haysi, Susie Fuller of Palatka, Fla., and Roxie Hobbs of Indiana; 10
grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be conducted Saturday at 11 a.m. in Haysi
Funeral Home Chapel. Elders Freelin Yates, David O'quinn and Roger Coleman will
officiate. Burial will be in Blankenship Cemetery, Route 2, Haysi. Pallbearers
will be John Hale, Darren Lawson, Don Mullins, Daniel Fuller, Kenneth Turner,
Dennis Ray Fuller, Brady Fuller and William Deel.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+1999, Davenport, Buchanan Co., VA, Obituary
Bristol Herald Courier, (Bristol, VA) November 6 - 10
Jerry James Ratliff, 60, died Saturday, Nov. 6, 1999, at his home. He
was born in Grundy, a son of Ora Ratliff of Little Prater, Va., and the late Ben
Dillard Ratliff. He was a founding member of Cumberland Mountain Boys and a
member of the Road to Glory Gospel Group. He attended Tiller Town Free Will
Baptist Church.
Surviving, besides his mother, are his wife, Janet
Blankenship Ratliff; four daughters,
Mrs. Marty (Tammy) Stiltner and Mrs. Tim (Robin) Barton, both of Davenport,
Va., Mrs. Steve (Renea) Walls of Manassas, Va. and Margaret "Kathy"
Ratliff of the home; a son, Jason Dillard Ratliff of the home; a sister, Mrs.
Victor (Mabel) Mullins of Slate Creek, Va.; three brothers, Harold Shortridge
of Grundy, Wesley Ratliff of Little Prater, Va., and Randy Ratliff of Bland,
Va.; two grandsons; and four step-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be conducted Monday at 1 p.m. in Honaker
Funeral Home Chapel. The Revs. Kyle Ratliff and Roy Lee Wilson will officiate.
Burial will be in Hibbitts Cemetery in Grundy. Pallbearers will be Michael
Blankenship, Kevin Blankenship, Ray Boyd, Jimmie Horn, Lewis Stiltner, Bernard
Stiltner, Herman Bostic and Victor Breeding. Honorary pallbearers will be the Cumberland
Mountain Boys, Jerry Runyons, Ralph Stanley, Dr. Clinton Sutherland and Dr.
Robert Blanton.
Mr. Ratliff was also preceded in death by a grandson, Timmy Lenza
Barton Jr.
Among survivors are grandsons, James Taylor Walls of Manassas and
Jerry Robyn Barton of Davenport; four step-grandchildren, Stevie Walls, Abbie Walls
and Nick Walls, all of Manassas, and Derek Barton of Davenport.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+1999, Grundy, Buchanan Co., VA, Obituary
Bristol Herald Courier, (Bristol, VA) October 11 - 15
Lula Mae Stiltner Blankenship, 92, died Wednesday, Oct. 13, 1999, in Russell County Medical
Center in Lebanon. She was born in
Buchanan County, a daughter of the late William Henry and Mary E. Hogston
Stiltner. She was a lifelong resident of the Grundy area, a member of Grundy
Church of Christ and a homemaker. She was the widow of Ira H.
Blankenship.
Surviving are two grandsons,
Dennis Blankenship and Richard Wayne Blankenship, both of Grundy; two great-grandchildren,
Tina Rena White of Oakwood, Va., and Dennis Brian Blankenship of Lebanon; and a great
great granddaughger, Brianna Shea Blankenship of Grundy.
Funeral services will be conducted Saturday at 1 p.m. in Grundy
Church of Christ by Grundy Funeral Home. Evangelists Clarence Greenleaf,
Michael Trent and Hillary Underwood will officiate. Burial will be in Mountain
Valley Memorial Park in Big Rock, Va. Pallbearers
will be Brian Blankenship, Ryan White, Butch Stiltner, Wayne Blankenship, Dennis Blankenship,
Ricky Cochran, Roland Lester Jr., Leonard Bowman, Dean Wagner, Arnold Clark,
Ira Stiltner, Luther Whitt, Monroe Stiltner, Rodney Lee and Frank Reedy. Honorary
pallbearers will be elders and deacons of Grundy Church of Christ.
Mrs. Blankenship
was also preceded in death by two daughters,
Loraine and Rose Blankenship;
five sons, Jessy Lee "Jack" Blankenship on Jan. 3, 1993, Ira Blankenship Jr., Lloyd Denver Blankenship, Arthur Johnson Blankenship and Eugene Blankenship; nine sisters, Anny, Angie, Jane, Vida,
Nicketie, Ethel, Judy and Mary; and six brothers, Lon, Robert, John, Thomas,
Pete and Ranse Stiltner. She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+1999, Grundy, Buchanan Co., VA, Obituary
Bristol Herald Courier, (Bristol, VA) October 21 - 25
Gary Wayne Blankenship, 49, of the Hobbs Branch section, died Wednesday, Oct. 20, 1999,
in Buchanan General Hospital. He was born in Buchanan County and was a son of Mays Street Blankenship of Rowe, Va., and the late Ira Arnold Blankenship. He was a member of Little Prater Church
of Christ and was employed as a cable splicer.
Surviving, besides his mother, are his wife, Patricia Ann
Blankenship; two daughters, Stephanie Lee Holland of Fort Leonard Wood, Mo., and Tonya Michelle Blankenship of Grundy; a sister, Jo Ann Byram of Crozet, Va.; and Ron Blankenship of Oakwood, Va.
Funeral services will be conducted Saturday at 1 p.m. in Little
Prater Church of Christ by Grundy Funeral Home. Evangelist Michael Trent and
the Rev. Ancil Childress will officiate. Burial will be in Greenhills Memory
Gardens in Claypool Hill, Va. Mr.
Blankenship was a loving
husband and father. Pallbearers will be Nickolas Blankenship, Corbett Ratliff,
Scott Byram, Ricky Osborne, Rush Sammons, Lonnie Compton, James Hess and Mike
Lewis. Honorary pallbearers will be Ron Blankenship, Cecil Roark, Ronny Byram, Danny Charles,
Roger Fletcher, Allen
Blankenship, James Street, Jim
Taylor, Guy Shortridge, Dr. Amjad Hussain and Thomas Holland III.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+1999, Grundy, Buchanan Co., VA, Obituary
Bristol Herald Courier, (Bristol, VA) October 26 - 31
Terry Lee Stiltner, 28, of the Leemaster area, died Friday, Oct. 29,
1999, from injuries sustained in an automobile accident. He was a lifelong
resident of Buchanan County, a son of Robert L. and Georgia Blankenship Stiltner of Grundy.
He was a truck driver for Newberry Trucking Co.
Surviving, besides his parents, are his wife, Patricia Ratliff
Stiltner; a stepson, Kenneth Ratliff of Grundy; and a brother, Robert Allen
Auville of Grundy.
Funeral services will be conducted Monday at 1 p.m. in Bethlehem
Old Regular Baptist Church No. 1 on Poplar Creek, Route 2, Grundy, by Grundy Funeral
Home. Elders James McClanahan, Jimmy Blankenship, Billy Campbell, Johnny Paul McClanahan
and Frank Newsome will officiate. Burial will be in Stiltner Cemetery, near the
church on Poplar Creek. Pallbearers will be Ronnie Ratliff, Robbie Duty and
cousins.
Mr. Stiltner was preceded in death by maternal grandparents, Conley and Pearl Blankenship; and paternal grandparents, Freelin and
Sarah Stiltner.
Among survivors are six aunts and two uncles.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+1999, Pilgrim Knob, Buchanan Co., VA, Obituary
Bristol Herald Courier, (Bristol, VA) December 7 - 12
Funeral services for Greta Blankenship Woosley will be conducted Thursday at 11 a.m. in Hurst-Scott Funeral
Chapel in Richlands. The Revs. Dale Byrd and Steve Tegeler will officiate. Burial
will be in Greenhills Memory Gardens in Claypool Hill, Va. Pallbearers will be
Lyndell Horne, Scotty Horne, Daniel Horne, Mitchell Corbett, Larry Groves and
Donald Smith. Honorary pallbearers will be Clarence Burke and Ricky Burke
Mrs. Woosley, 67, died Monday, Dec. 6, 1999, in a Grundy hospital. She
was born in Jewell Ridge, Va., a daughter of the late Samuel and Daisy Whitt
Blankenship, both Tazewell
County natives. She lived in Jewell Ridge most of her life, moving to Pilgrim
Knob 13 years ago. She was employed as a licensed practical nurse for Buchanan
General Hospital in Grundy for the past 15 years. She was a member of
Bearwallow Bible Church.
Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Jerry (Connie) Burke of Statesville,
N.C.; two sisters, Dottie Groves of Youngstown, Ohio, and Jean Andrews
of Burlington, N.C.; a half-sister, Teresa Sharp of Chicago; three half-brothers, Danny Blankenship and Samuel Blankenship Jr., both of Martinsville, and Denny Blankenship
of Reidsville, N.C.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+1999, Rowe, Buchanan Co., VA, Obituary
Bristol Herald Courier, (Bristol, VA) October 21 - 25
Herbert McKinley Blankenship, 69, died Wednesday, Oct. 20, 1999, in Buchanan General Hospital
in Grundy. He was a lifelong resident of Buchanan County and a son of the late James Harrison and Bertha
Street Blankenship. He was employed by the O.K. Coal Co. in Harman, Va., and a
member of United Mine Workers of America Local 7025. He was a U.S. Army veteran
of the Korean War and a member of American Legion Post 164 at Grundy.
Surviving are a daughter,
Teresa Parish of Grundy; a son, Jeffrey
Blankenship of Dublin, Va.; a brother, Granville E. Blankenship of Rowe; three nieces; and two nephews.
Funeral services will be conducted Saturday at 2 p.m. in Honaker
Funeral Home Chapel. The Revs. Ancil Childress and Arvil Arwood will officiate.
Burial will be in Street Cemetery in Rowe. Pallbearers will be Tom Shortridge,
Charlie Deel, Ron Keen, Ronnie McGlothlin, Ralph Childress and Harlis Keen.
Honorary pallbearers will be Ervin Stiltner, Dallas McGlothlin, Randy
McGlothlin and Tommy McGlothlin.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Buchanan Co., VA, SSDI, http://ssdi.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi
Blankenship,
Bessie C. 75, 23Aug1922 - 13Jul1998, Grundy, Buchanan, VA, KY-400-20-6331
Blankenship,
Evelyn 58, 02Apr1940 - 01Jan1999, Grundy, Buchanan, VA, VA-231-48-6750
Blankenship, Gary
W. 49, 05Jun1950 - 20Oct1999, Grundy,
Buchanan, VA, VA-227-66-0007
Blankenship,
Marilyn J. 53, 12Oct1945 - 01Apr1999, Grundy, Buchanan, VA, VA-230-58-3016
Blankenship, James
D. 39, 26Sep1958 - 30Oct1997, Harman,
Buchanan, VA, KY-402-90-7415
Blankenship, James
C. 64, 22Nov1932 - 17Sep1997, Hurley,
Buchanan, VA, VA-231-38-8034
Blankenship, King 66, 26Jan1930 - 19Mar1996, Hurley,
Buchanan, VA, VA-230-58-3344
Blankenship, Lee 78, 06Dec1918 - 19Sep1997, Hurley,
Buchanan, VA, WV-233-14-3523
Blankenship,
Scotty M. 43, 16Dec1954 - 07Oct1998, Hurley, Buchanan, VA, VA-227-92-5731
Blankenship, Stevie 35, 06Sep1962 - 15Jan1998, Hurley,
Buchanan, VA, KY-400-88-7615
Blankenship, Troy 78, 31May1920 - 05Apr1999, Hurley,
Buchanan, VA, KY-401-18-0392
Blankenship,
Verner M. 68, 01Nov1927 - 01Jun1996, Hurley, Buchanan, VA, VA-225-30-6820
Blankenship, Byrd 83, 12Dec1911 - 29Nov1995, Maxie,
Buchanan, VA, VA-228-03-0646
Blankenship,
Lavada S. 55, 03Dec1942 - 22Jul1998, Maxie, Buchanan, VA, OH-268-50-1709
Blankenship, Dixie
L. 55, 23May1941 - 04Dec1996, Oakwood,
Buchanan, VA, VA-229-58-2162
Blankenship,
Earnest E. 65, 06May1931 - 15May1996, Oakwood, Buchanan, VA, VA-224-32-2636
Blankenship,
Herbert M. 69, 11Feb1930 - 20Oct1999, Rowe, Buchanan, VA, VA-227-36-6195
Blankenship, Isaac
C. 64, 26Jul1933 - 03Jul1998, Rowe,
Buchanan, VA, VA-231-38-8417
Blankenship,
Robert 84, 12Oct1911 - 07Jan1996, Rowe, Buchanan, VA, VA-229-09-1524
Blankenship, Belva 70, 10Nov1928 - 21Feb1999, Vansant,
Buchanan, VA, VA-230-28-7318
Blankenship, Estil 53, 16Sep1944 - 20Oct1997, Vansant,
Buchanan, VA, VA-223-62-5812
Blankenship,
Charlie 18, 30Mar1977 - 15Dec1995, Wolford, Buchanan, VA, VA-226-15-3207
Blankenship,
Lottie 84, 26Jun1912 - 19Sep1996, Wolford, Buchanan, VA, VA-230-11-8907
Brunswick
1996, Concord, Brunswick Co., VA, Obituary
The Roanoke Times, (VA) - October 9, 1996
Doss, Florence Smith, 82, of Concord, died Tuesday, October 8,
1996, in Lynchburg General Hospital. She was the wife of the late John Alfred
Doss Jr. Born in Appomattox County on August 7, 1914, she was a daughter of the
late John Andrew Smith Sr. and Sallie Mable Guill Smith. She was a retired
employee of Amelia Dress, and a member of Calvary Baptist Church where she had
perfect attendance for 37 years.
She is survived by a son and daughter-in-law, William
(''Buck"") and Juanita Doss of Salem; a daughter and son-in-law,
Helen and Alvin Phelps of Concord; two granddaughters,
Karen and Mike Blankenship of Navarre, Fla., and Kristie Renee Doss
of Salem; a great-grandson, Zachary David Wright of Florida; five sisters,
Viola Ferguson of Appomattox, Grace and Jim Hawkins of Concord, Colyer
Weatherholtz of Kenton, Ohio, Vernelle and Calvin Childress of Appomattox, and
Reva and Rick Cruise of Glen Burnie, Md.; two brothers, Moses
(''Dick"") and Shirley Smith, and Wiley and Lois Smith of Spout
Spring.
She was preceded in death by two grandchildren, Anthony
(''Tony"") Phelps and Judith Darlene Doss; two sisters, and three
brothers.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday, October 10, 1996,
at Calvary Baptist Church by the Rev. Frank Casper, with burial in Concord
Cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Buckingham
1997, Arvonia, Buckingham Co., VA, Death
Richmond Times-Dispatch (VA) - October 10, 1997
Ms. Wanda Marie Blankenship, 44. [SSDI, 23Apr1953 - 08Oct1997]
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Buckingham Co., VA, SSDI, http://ssdi.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi
Blankenship, Wanda 44, 23Apr1953 - 08Oct1997, Arvonia,
Buckingham, VA, VA-229-80-2208
Campbell
+1997, Altavista, Campbell Co., VA, Obituary
The Roanoke Times, (VA) - January 23, 1997
Blankenship, Esther Howell, 77, of 503 9th Street, Altavista, died Wednesday, January 22,
1997, in Camelot Nursing Home. She was the wife of the late Ben Henry Blankenship Sr. Born February 3, 1919 in Bedford County,
she was a daughter of the late Oakey T. Howell and Lizzie Daniel Howell. She
was a retired vice president of Altavista Hardware, Inc., and a member of First
Baptist Church.
She is survived by one son,
Ben Henry (B. H.) Blankenship Jr. of Altavista; a
sister, Loretta Plymale of Kernersville, N.C.; two brothers, Edward Howell of
Phoenix Ariz., Alfred Howell of Huddleston.
A graveside service will be conducted at 2 p.m. Friday, January 24,
1997, in Mount Horeb United Methodist Church Cemetery by the Rev. Kirby Smith.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Campbell Co., VA,
Liberty Cemetery
http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=83638365
Blankenship, Richard Albert Jun. 27, 1925, Landmark, Campbell Co., VA,
Apr. 21, 1997, Appomattox Co., VA,
H/o Blanche Shannon (1927 - 2002).
born of this marriage, Richard
M. Blankenship, Gary E. Blankenship, Wanda Blankenship Krantz, Bonnie
Blankenship, Sue Blankenship Bass.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Campbell Co., VA, SSDI, http://ssdi.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi
Blankenship,
Charles T. 77, 25Mar1920 - 21Oct1997, Altavista, Campbell, VA, VA-229-18-0786
Blankenship,
Esther H. 77, 03Feb1919 - 22Jan1997, Altavista, Campbell, VA, VA-230-05-0455
Blankenship,
Lizzie R. 90, 20Sep1905 - 28Oct1995, Altavista, Campbell, VA, VA-225-92-1962
Carroll
+1996, Hillsville, Carroll Co., VA, Obituary
The Roanoke Times, (VA) - March 23, 1996
Blankenship, Moody,
88, of Hillsville, passed away Friday, March 22, 1996, at Eldercare of
Hillsville. He was born June 19, 1907 in Carroll County, son of the late Fred Blankenship and Rebecca Hicks Blankenship.
He is survived by his wife,
Lura Blankenship of the home; son, Delton
Blankenship , Hillsville; sisters, Hettie
Gravely, Hillsville, Sue Cochran, Hillsvill e, Jessie Gardner, Hillsville; grandson
and spouse, Danny and Susan Blankenship,
Hillsville; great-granddaughter, Kasey Blankenship, Hillsville.
Funeral services will be 1 p.m. Sunday, March 24, 1996 at Shiloh
United Methodist Church, with the Rev. Bill Edmonds officiating. Interment will
be in Shiloh Cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+1996, Hillsville, Carroll Co., VA, Obituary
The Roanoke Times, (VA) - March 28, 1996
Gardner, Lowman Alfred, 88, of Hillsville, passed away Tuesday,
March 26, 1996, at his home. Born on March 4, 1908, in Carroll County, he was a
son of the late John William and Jessie Coulson Gardner.
He was preceded in death by his stepmother, Jane Gardner; four
brothers, Barnett, Sherman, Howard and Chester Gardner; two sisters, Sara
Armstrong and Beulah Akers, and two grandchildren, Deborah Lyn Gardner and C.
Wayne Tolbert.
He is survived by his wife,
Jessie Blankenship Gardner; a son and daughter-in-law, Alfred and
Mary Ellen Gardner of Blue Ridge; two daughters and a son-in-law, Mary and
Jessie Murphy of Dublin and Iris Brown of Gloucester; nine half brothers and
half sisters, nine grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be conducted
at 1 p.m. Thursday, March 28, 1996, at Vaughan-Guynn-McGrady Chapel, with the
Rev. Charles Mackey officiating. Interment will follow in Highland Memory
Gardens, Dublin.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+1997, Hillsville, Carroll Co., VA, Obituary
The Roanoke Times, (VA) - March 25, 1997
Edwards, Mellie Woods, 88, of Hillsville, passed away Sunday, March
23, 1997, in Elder Care of Hillsville. She was born May 23, 1908.
Surviving are a daughter and son-in-law, Shirley E. and Blaine
Barnard of Laurel Fork; a son and daughter-in-law, Ivan and Joyce Edwards of
Hillsville; a sister, Lura Blankenship of Hillsville; four grandchildren and
spouses, Terry and Tammy Edwards of Cana, David and Kimberly Edwards of
Chesterfield, Rhonda Edwards and Alan Edwards, both of Hillsville; three
great-grandchildren, Cody Edwards, Courtney Edwards, Collin Edwards.
The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday, March 25, 1997, at Dalton
Hill Christian Church with Rev. Kevin Combs officiating. Interment will be in
Dalton Hill Cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+1997, Hillsville, Carroll Co., VA, Obituary
The Roanoke Times, (VA) - August 26, 1997
Holder, Crissie Elbert, (''C.E.''), 86, of Hillsville, passed away
Monday, August 25, 1997 in Twin County Regional Hospital, Galax. He was born March 20, 1911 in Surry County, N.C.
Mr. Holder was a lifelong farmer and businessman in Carroll County.
He was a life member of Hillsville V.F.W. and Hillsville Masonic Lodge.
He is survived by his wife,
Daisy Blankenship Holder of the home; daughter, Dora H. Mitchell,
Vienna; son, John E. Holder Sr., Hillsville; sister, Virginia Collins, Mt.
Airy, N.C.; two grandsons, John E. Holder Jr. and Jordan David Holder; several
nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be at 3 p.m. Wednesday, August 27, 1997, at
Hillsville Christian Church with Rev. Berlin Hanks officiating. Interment will
be in North End Cemetery. Military rites
will be conducted by Hillsville V.F.W. Post #1115 and Masonic rites by
Hillsville Masonic Lodge #193.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+1998, Hillsville, Carroll Co., VA, Obituary
The Roanoke Times, (VA) - February 19, 1998
Cochran, Marie Blankenship, 90, of Hillsville, passed away Tuesday, February 17, 1998, in
Eldercare of Hillsville. She was born October 9, 1907 in Carroll County.
Surviving are one son and daughter-in-law, Chester and Genevieve
Cochran, Hillsville; two sisters, Rita Cochran, Hillsville, Daisy Holder,
Hillsville; special care giver, Virginia Crockett, Hillsville; several nieces
and nephews.
Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Friday, February 20, 1998, at
Hillsville Christian Church with Rev. Ron Riffle officiating. Burial will be in
North End Cemetery, Hillsville.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+1998, Hillsville, Carroll Co., VA, Obituary
The Roanoke Times, (VA) - May 19, 1998
Blankenship, Ruby Marvis, 87, of Hillsville, passed away Saturday, May 16, 1998, at
Eldercare of Hillsville. She was born January 1, 1911, in Carroll County.
She is survived by a daughter and son-in-law, Glenna June and
Johnny Kimbro of Fort Mill, S.C.; a brother and sister-in-law, Heath and Evelyn
Newman of Hillsville; a sister, Claudine Condrey of Charlotte, N.C.; a
grandson, Eddy Kimbro, and two great-granddaughters, Katrina Kimbro and Tam i
Cribbs.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, May 19, 1998, at
Dalton Hill Christian Church, with Mr. Duane Wente officiating. Burial will be
in Dalton Hill Cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+1996, Woodlawn, Carroll Co., VA, Funeral
The Roanoke Times, (VA) - September 10, 1996
Blankenship, Verna Williams, 79, Woodlawn, died Sunday, September 8, 1996. Funeral 11 a.m.
Wednesday. Arrangements by Vaughan-Guynn Funeral Home Chapel, Galax.
[SSDI, 15Sep1916 - 08Sep1996]
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+1997, Woodlawn, Carroll Co., VA, Funeral
The Roanoke Times, (VA) - April 28, 1997 [Monday]
Blankenship, Helen Edwards, 82, of Woodlawn, died Saturday, April 26, 1997. Funeral Monday, 3
p.m. at Vaughan-Guynn Chapel.
[SSDI, 25Apr1915 - 27Apr1997(differs)]
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+1999, Woodlawn, Carroll Co., VA, Funeral
The Roanoke Times, (VA) - February 13, 1999
Blankenship, William,
89, of Woodlawn, passed away Thursday, February 11, 1999. Funeral 12:30 p.m.
Sunday, Vaughan-Guynn Chapel.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Carroll Co., VA, Mount Lebanon Cem.,
http://www.newrivernotes.com/carrollcems/mtlebanoncem.htm
+Blankenship, William 22 Mar 1909 11 Feb 1999
William M.: s/o Levi
Blankenship & Rosa Belle
Meadows
+Blankenship, Helen 25 Apr 1915 26 Apr 1997 Helen Allena;
d/o John Wesley Edwards & Lillie Maude Rakes; w/o William M. Blankenship
+Jones, Miney B. 02 Mar 1904 02 Sep 1995
Miney Blankenship;
d/o Levi Blankenship & Rosa Bell Meadows; w/o Will Jones
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Carroll Co., VA, SSDI, http://ssdi.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi
Blankenship, Moody 88, 19Jun1907 - 22Mar1996, Hillsville,
Carroll, VA, VA-230-40-8047
Blankenship, Verna
W. 79, 15Sep1916 - 08Sep1996, Woodlawn,
Carroll, VA, VA-225-48-4312
Caroline
Caroline Co., VA, SSDI, http://ssdi.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi
Blankenship, Grace
B. 84, 05Feb1915 - 24Sep1999, Bowling
Green, Caroline, VA, VA-227-66-3160
Charles City
+1997, Charles City, VA, Death
Richmond Times-Dispatch (VA) - November 22, 1997
Mrs. Jennie H. Blankenship, 71, a homemaker, wife of William W. Blankenship.
[SSDI, 20Apr1926 - 20Nov1997]
Viriginia Lee Harrison Wife of William
Waverly Blankenship
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Charlotte
Charlotte Co., VA, SSDI, http://ssdi.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi
Blankenship, Mary
E. 82, 02Aug1913 - 13Apr1996, Keysville,
Charlotte, VA, VA-226-80-3009
Charlottesville City
1995, Charlottesville City, VA, Death
Richmond Times-Dispatch (VA) - September 28, 1995
Jim Lewis Blankenship, 15, a student at Charlottesville High School.
(no matches on SSDI)
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
1995, Charlottesville City, VA, Death
Richmond Times-Dispatch (VA) - September 28, 1995
Charlottesville -- Miss
Crystal Gale Blankenship, 20.
(nothing on SSDI)
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Chesapeake City
+1995, Chesapeake City, VA, Obituary
The Virginian-Pilot, (Norfolk, VA) - May 3, 1995
Judy E. Wootten, 54, of Chesapeake, formerly of Dinwiddie County,
died Sunday, April 30, 1995, in Chesapeake General Hospital. Mrs. Wootten was a
native of Dinwiddie County and a daughter of the late Ryland H. and Sallie
Elder Sr.
She is survived by her husband, Marvin E. Wootten; a son, Ronald
Edward Wootten of Riverview, Fla.; a stepdaughter, Phyllis W. Ott of
Chesapeake; a brother, Ryland Elder Jr. of Riverview, Fla.; two sisters, Deloris E. Blankenship of Petersburg and Nancy E. Levesque of Minot, N. D.; and
three grandchildren.
The graveside funeral will be held today at 10:30 a.m. in Blandford
Cemetery with the Rev. Thomas E. Lovorn, DD, pastor of Monumental Baptist
Church, officiating.
[SSDI, 19Mar1941 - 30Apr1995]
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+1996, Chesapeake City, VA, Obituary
The Virginian-Pilot, (Norfolk, VA) - March 30, 1996
Charles G. Blankenship III, 41, of the 300 block of Coventry Close, died March 28, 1996, in Chesapeake.
He was a retired meat manger for Be-Lo Foods and a native of
Bluefield, WV. He was active in bowling at Indian River Lanes where he was in
many different leagues for the past 10 years.
He is survived by his wife,
Robin Gail Blankenship; four daughters,
Carla Dorman and Kristin
Dorman, both of Virginia Beach, Jill Marie Mayes of Suffolk, Jennifer
Gail Mayes of Chesapeake;
mother, Ruth J. Parker and stepfather, Clyde H. Parker, both of Chesapeake; sister and brother-in-law, Nancy Katherine and L. G. Freeman of Chesapeake; brother and sister-in-law, Stanley E. and Candice Blankenship of Chesapeake; and maternal grandmother,
Esther Odell Jackson of Montcalm, W.Va.
He was preceded in death by his father, Charles
Groves ''Junior'' Blankenship.
Other survivors include, niece, Stacey L. Freeman of Chesapeake; two nephews,
Justin S. Freeman and Jeffery S. Harris, both of Chesapeake.
A graveside service will be conducted Sunday at 3:30 p.m. by the
Rev. Paul D. Moore in Chesapeake Memorial Gardens.
[SSDI, 20Nov1954 - 28Mar1996]
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
1997, Chesapeake City, VA, Obituary
The Virginian-Pilot, (Norfolk, VA) - December 6, 1997
Christian S. ''Christy'' Kurtz, 85, of the 2000 block of Mt.
Pleasant Road, went to be with the Lord on Dec. 4, 1997, at Virginia Beach
General Hospital. He was born in Norfolk County and was a dairy farmer most of
his life. He served his Lord and Savior and was a member of Mt. Pleasant
Mennonite Church. Mr. Kurtz was the son of the late Samuel D. and Rebecca Culp
Kurtz.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Olus Troyer Kurtz; his
brother, Irvin Kurtz; a granddaughter, Sheila; and son-in-law, Steven
Blankenship.
Survivors include two sons, Kenneth P. Kurtz and his wife, Ruth, of
Chesapeake, and Nelson L. Kurtz and his wife, Leona, of Hartwell, Ga.; a daughter, Ruby Blankenship of Chesapeake; five grandchildren; and two
great-grandchildren.
A funeral will be conducted at 2 p.m. Sunday in Mt. Pleasant
Mennonite Church by the Rev. Harold Bergey. Burial will be in Mt. Pleasant
Mennonite Church Cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
1998, Chesapeake City, VA, Obituary
The Virginian-Pilot, (Norfolk, VA) - February 20, 1998
Mary Love ''Lovie'' Jenkins, 84, of the 600 block of Kingsborough
Square, a resident of Chesapeake Healthcare, died Feb. 19, 1998. Born in
Roberson County, NC, she was the widow of William Courtney Jenkins Sr.
She was a waitress. Mrs. Jenkins was a member of Unity Free Will
Baptist Church in Chesapeake, the Niners Senior Citizens Club and the Order of
Eastern Star of Richmond.
Survivors include three daughters, Jean Allen of Opelika, AL,
Laurie Luck and JoAnne Johnson, both of Chesapeake; a stepdaughter, Jennifer
Harris of Richmond; two stepsons, W. Courtney Jenkins Jr. and Hillen T.
Jenkins, both of Greensboro, NC; three sisters, Louise M.
Cupitt and Juanita M.
Blankenship, both of
Chesapeake, and Dorothy M. House of Marion, VA; a brother, James M. Marslender
of Winton, NC; 15 grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren.
A funeral will be conducted at 1 p.m. Saturday in Graham Funeral
Home, South Norfolk Chapel, by the Rev. Earl Sutton and Pastor William
Campbell. Burial will be in Rosewood Memorial Park.
[SSDI, 02May1913 - 19Feb1998]
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+1998, Chesapeake
City, VA, Obituary
The Virginian-Pilot, (Norfolk, VA) - November 10, 1998
Ethel Blankenship Bright, 76, of the 1000 block of Kempsville Road, died Nov. 8, 1998.
A funeral will be at 11 a.m. Thursday in Twiford's Memorial Chapel.
[SSDI, Ethel L. Bright
09Oct1922 - 08Nov1998]
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
1999, Chesapeake City, VA, Obituary
The Virginian-Pilot, (Norfolk, VA) - February 5, 1999
Peggy Lee Sorey, 53, formerly of Chesapeake, died Wednesday, Feb.
3, 1999, in Asheville, N.C. Mrs.
Sorey was born in Asheville.
She was a licensed practical nurse and was married to the late
Haywood Sorey. She was loved and will be missed by her sons, Paul M. Sorey of
Virginia Beach and Michael Lee Sorey of Chesapeake; her father, Garland Worley of Asheville; a sister, Darlene
Blankenship; four brothers,
Wayne, Weaver, James and Ronald Worley; and by grandchildren, Casey, Michael,
Chad, Kimberly, Courtney, Nicole, Brandy and Shannon.
A funeral will be conducted at 11 a.m. Saturday at Groce Funeral
Home, Asheville, with burial at Mountain View Baptist Church Cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
1999, Chesapeake City, VA Obituary
The Virginian-Pilot, (Norfolk, VA) - March 14, 1999
Sandra Elizabeth Sarver, 57, of Backwoods Road, died Friday, March
12, 1999, in a Chesapeake hospital.
Mrs. Sarver was born in Old Norfolk County and was the daughter of the late
Raymond Floyd and Julia Mae Virden Loper.
Survivors include her two daughters, Elizabeth B. Songer of Moyock
and Rose M. Sharma of Chesapeake; two sons,
Shawn L. Blankenship of Moyock and William H. King of
Chesapeake; three sisters, Marie Olah of Chesapeake, Betty Jean Collins of
Wisconsin and Barbara Ann Terry of Buckingham, Va.; four brothers, Gary Loper,
Terry Loper, Charles Loper and Johnny Loper, all of Chesapeake; and five
grandchildren.
A graveside service will be conducted at 3 p.m. Monday at Riverside
Memorial Park, Norfolk.
(no match on SSDI)
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+1999, Chesapeake City, VA Obituary
The Virginian-Pilot, (Norfolk, VA) - March 14, 1999
Eunice M. Higgerson, 85, of the 2800 block of S. Battlefield Blvd.,
South, died Saturday, March 13, 1999, in a Virginia
Beach nursing home. Mrs. Higgerson was born in DeValls Bluff, Ark., and was
the daughter of the late John Robert and Hattie Blankenship
Mince.
She also was predeceased by a brother, Ralph I. Mince. She was a
member of Centerville Baptist Church in Chesapeake.
Survivors include her husband, L. Harold Higgerson of Chesapeake;
her son, Don Harold Higgerson and his wife, Millie, both also of Chesapeake;
four sisters, Thelma Hutchens of DeValls Bluff, Freda Mulling of Norfolk,
Lorene Bianchi and Bettye Godair, both of Little Rock, Ark.; two stepsisters,
Frances Compton of Brinkley, Ark., and Marion J. Wolfe of DeValls Bluff; two
stepbrothers, Harry Mason of Biscoe, Ark., and Douglas F. Mason of Virginia
Beach; four grandchildren, Barry, Mark, Chris and Don Jr.; three
stepgrandchildren, Sherry Andrews, Jennifer Gilbert and Wendy Johnson; and 11
great-grandchildren.
A funeral service will be conducted at 11 a.m. Monday in the chapel
of Oman Funeral Home, Great Bridge, by the Rev. Tom Mercer. Interment will
follow in Chesapeake Memorial Gardens.
[SSDI, 01Oct1913 - 13Mar1999]
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Chesapeake City, VA, SSDI, http://ssdi.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi
Blankenship, Roy
E. 85, 29Jan1914 - 04Mar1999, Chesapeake
City, VA, VA-226-01-7434
Chesterfield
+1996, Chester, Chesterfield Co., VA, Obituary
Daily Press (Newport News, VA) - December 19, 1996
Rufus Lee Stringfield of Chester died Tuesday, Dec. 17, 1996, at
Chippenham Hospital. He was the son of Mrs. Lucille Stringfield Duke of Windsor
and the late Rufus W. Stringfield.
He was an insurance adviser for Virginia Farm Bureau Mutual
Insurance Co. Mr. Stringfield was a graduate of Isle of Wight public schools
and attended Randolph Macon College in Ashland.
He is survived by his wife, Anne W. Stringfield; one son, William
J. Stringfield of Chester; two daughters,
Patricia S. Blankenship of Richmond and Lee Ann Stringfield Carson
of St. Louis, Mo.; one stepdaughter, Vickie G. Scherer of Charlottesville; his
mother, Lucille Stringfield Duke of Windsor; eight grandchildren and six
great-grandchildren.
Mr. Stringfield was predeceased by his first wife, Ann Gallier
Stringfield and his grandson, Michael A. Peden.
Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Friday, Dec. 20, at
Chester Presbyterian Church. Interment will be in Sunset Memorial Park in
Chester.
[SSDI, 24Jul1928 - 17Dec1996]
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+1997, Chester, Chesterfield Co., VA, Death
Richmond Times-Dispatch (VA) - July 21, 1997
Blankenship, Mrs. Floris Guen Boone, 84, of Chester, a retired Chesterfield County teacher,
wife of Verne J. Blankenship.
[SSDI, 19Sep1912 - 20Jul1997]
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+1999, Chesterfield, Chesterfield Co., VA, Death
Richmond Times-Dispatch (VA) - July 18, 1999
Crowder, Mrs. Carol Blankenship, 54, of Chesterfield, a Salem Church Middle School instructional
aide, wife of Charles W. Crowder.
[SSDI, 14Dec1944 - 15Jul1999]
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+1998, Matoaca, Chesterfield Co., VA, Death
Richmond Times-Dispatch (VA) - February 9, 1998
Mrs. Doris Blankenship Reynolds, 76, a retired Titmus Optical Co. employee, widow of Charles A.
Reynolds.
[SSDI, 04Jan1922 - 15Feb1998]
Doris Lucile Bailey Widow of Joseph Edward
Blankenship
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Chesterfield Co., VA, SSDI, http://ssdi.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi
Blankenship,
Floris B. 84, 19Sep1912 - 20Jul1997, Chester, Chesterfield, VA, AL-422-26-2747
Blankenship, Fred
L. 82, 06Jan1917 - 05Aug1999, Richmond,
Chesterfield, VA, VA-228-05-8806
Blankenship,
Landon D. 61, 13Aug1935 - 08Apr1997, Richmond, Chesterfield, VA, VA-223-40-5648
Blankenship,
Richard E. 68, 13Mar1929 - 17Sep1997, Richmond, Chesterfield, VA, VA-230-26-1183
Colonial Heights City
+1997, Colonial Heights City, VA, Death
Richmond Times-Dispatch (VA) - September 17, 1997
Mrs. Lillie Grant Blankenship, 78, a former Thalhimers department store employee, widow of Forrest M. Blankenship.
[SSDI, 12Mar1919 - 16Sep1997]
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Covington City
+1996, Covington City, VA, Obituary
The Roanoke Times, (VA) - January 25, 1996
Roscoe Morris Leighton, 70, of Covington, died Tuesday, January 23,
1996.
Surviving are his wife of 45 years, Christine Turner Leighton of
Covington; one son, William M. Leighton of Lake Elsinore, Calif.; three daughters, Mrs. Allen (Donna) Pegram
and Mrs. Norman (Robbie) Thomas of Covington, and Mrs. Hershel (Christy) Blankenship of Hopewell; 13 grandchildren; 13
great-grandchildren; three brothers, and three sisters.
The funeral service will be held Friday, January 26, 1996, at 2
p.m. in the Arritt Funeral Home Chapel, Covington. Interment will be made in
the Bethel Cemetery.
[SSDI, 28Aug1925 - 23Jan1996]
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+1998, Covington City, VA, Obituary
The Roanoke Times, (VA) - February 12, 1998
Bowen, Clara Wolfe, 87, of Covington, died Wednesday, February 11,
1998.
Surviving are her foster son and daughter-in-law, W. R. ''Bill''
and Judy Bess of Paint Bank; her granddaughter, DeVenna Lynn Bess of Thaxton;
three sisters, Mrs. Gertrude Haynes,
Mrs. Nathan (Margaret) Lee and Mrs.
Lacy (Daisy) Blankenship , all
of Covington; and several nieces and nephews.
The funeral service will be held Friday at 2 p.m. in the Arritt
Funeral Home Chapel, Covington, with the Rev. Kermit Meadows officiating. The
interment will follow in Lone Star Cemetery.
[SSDI, 28Sep1910 - 11Feb1998]
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Covington City, VA, SSDI, http://ssdi.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi
Blankenship,
William P. 88, 05Oct1907 - 28Aug1996, Covington City, VA, WV-233-24-7389
Craig
+1996, New Castle, Craig Co., VA, Obituary
The Roanoke Times, (VA) - March 16, 1996
Craft, Mary Crowder, 67, of New Castle, died Friday, March 15, 1996
in a Salem hospital.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Charles W. Craft and a
son, Carl Craft.
She is survived by two daughters
and sons-in-law, Doodie and
Kerwin Blankenship, New
Castle, Bobbie and Billy Perkins, Bedford; son and daughter-in-law, Charles and
Sylvia Craft, New Castle; son, Jimmy Craft, New Castle; brother, Bud Crowder,
Hot Springs; seven grandchildren; three step grandchildren; four
great-grandchildren; two step great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be conducted Sunday, March 17, 2 p.m. at
Mountain View Christian Church with interment in Brickey Cemetery.
[SSDI, 11Nov1928 - 15Mar1996]
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
1998, New Castle, Craig Co., VA, Obituary
The Roanoke Times, (VA) - June 27, 1998
Caldwell, Viola, (''Sister""), 84, of New Castle, died
Friday, June 26, 1998.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Curtis L. Caldwell; a
daughter, Emogene Stebar; a granddaughter, Debbie Kemp Church.
She is survived by a son, Wesley Caldwell, Roanoke; a brother, Lee
Bush, New Castle; six grandchildren, Robert Tex Caldwell, Timothy Caldwell,
both of Roanoke, Terri
Blankenship , Richmond, Larry
Stebar, Jenny Bryant, Ricky Stebar, all of New Castle; 11 great-grandchildren;
three great-great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held Sunday, June 28, 4 p.m. at Paitsel
Funeral Home Chapel. Dr. Ernie Johnson will officiate. Interment will follow in
Huffman Memorial Park.
[SSDI, 23Apr1914 - 26Jun1998]
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+1999, New Castle, Craig Co., VA, Obituary
The Roanoke Times, The (VA) - February 21, 1999
Blankenship, Allie Fuller, 91, of New Castle, passed away Thursday, February 18, 1999, at
her home.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Alderson L. Blankenship Sr.
She is survived by her children and their spouses, A. L. Jr. and Jo Blankenship , Beatrice and Hubert
Viers, Kerwin and Dodie
Blankenship , Dock Levi Blankenship ; eleven grandchildren, one
stepgrandchild, 20 great-grandchildren, one stepgreat-grandchild; a sister,
Freida Mullins; numerous nieces and nephews, and a host of friends.
Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Sunday, February 21, 1999, at
the Paitsel Funeral Home Chapel, New Castle, with Rev. Alvin B. Radford and
Pastor Kenneth Davis Jr. officiating. Interment will follow in the Blankenship Family Cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+1999, New Castle, Craig Co., VA, Obituary
The Roanoke Times, (VA) - May 30, 1999
John Richard Tripp, ("Johnny"), 73, of New Castle, passed
away Thursday, May 27, 1999. He retired from Craig-Botetourt Electric Corp.
after 36 years.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Beatrice McCormick Tripp. He
is survived by a daughter and son-in-law, Dreama and Randy Stanley;
stepchildren, Mary and Edward Goyette, Helen and Wayne Frazier, Patricia and
Clayton Scott, J. R. and Linda McCroskey; grandchildren, Jeremy Stanley,
Candice Stanley, Sean McCroskey, Bruce Horn, Mona Vancott, Loleta Carney, Jody
Scott, Luke Scott, Matthew Scott; great-granddaughters, Rebecca, Amanda, and
Mary Vancott; brothers and sisters,
Lloyd (Bud) Tripp, Everett Tripp, Norman Tripp, Norris (Peck) Tripp, Maxie
Tripp, Evelyn Caldwell, Barbara (Bobbie) Dudding, Pauline Blankenship .
Graveside services will be held 2 p.m. Sunday, May 30, 1999 at
Crawford Memorial Park, with Jim Morris officiating.
[SSDI, 16May1926 - 27May1999]
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Craig Co., VA, SSDI, http://ssdi.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi
Blankenship, Allie
F. 93, 04Jun1905 - 18Feb1999, New
Castle, Craig, VA, VA-224-92-0622
Culpeper
+1997, Culpeper, Culpeper Co., VA, Death
Richmond Times-Dispatch (VA) - May 10, 1997
Mrs. Georgie Blankenship Sturgell, 81, a homemaker, widow of Wilbur Sturgell.
[SSDI, 22Feb1916 - 08May1997]
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+Culpeper, Culpeper Co., VA, Culpeper Nat. Cem., Burial
305 US Ave, Zip
22701, TX (703) 825-0027
Blankenship, Kemper J. PFC USA, b. 06/18/1916, DOD 02/25/1999,
Sec. M #390, WWII, K
From:
Don Blankenship donblank(at)earthlink.net
+Culpeper, Culpeper Co.,
VA, Culpeper Nat. Cem.
Blankenship, Kemper J. b. 06/18/1916, d. 02/25/1999,
US Army, PFC, Res: Salem, VA, Plot: M 0 390, bur. 03/01/1999
http://www.interment.net/data/us/va/culpeper/culpenat/index_bebo.htm
Danville City
Danville City, VA, SSDI, http://ssdi.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi
Blankenship,
Joseph A. 84, 23Aug1913 - 26Jan1998, Danville City, VA, VA-230-09-0337
Dickenson
Dickenson Co., VA, SSDI, http://ssdi.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi
Blankenship, Pruda 83, 28Oct1915 - 05Feb1999, Haysi,
Dickenson, VA, VA-231-36-2019
Blankenship,
Claude 92, 10Feb1905 - 19Aug1997, McClure, Dickenson, VA, VA-228-01-5602
Dinwiddie
+1996, Church
Road, Dinwiddie Co., VA, Death
Richmond Times-Dispatch (VA) - June 9, 1996
Church Road -- Herman
C. Blankenship, 92, a retired
brick mason, husband of Mildred
Shelton Blankenship.
[SSDI, 06May1906 - 06Jun1996]
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Fairfax
1995, Fairfax, Fairfax
Co., VA, Obituary
http://www.paloaltoonline.com/weekly/morgue/community_pulse/1995_Mar_29.OBITS29.html
Wednesday Mar 29,
1995
Fred A. Ricker, 69, a resident of Palo Alto from 1958 to 1979, died
at home in Fairfax, VA, on March 25. Born in Wheeling, WV, he was a graduate of
the University of Notre Dame and DePaul College of Law. He was a retired senior
vice president of Sedgwick-James Insurance Brokers. A member of the Merchants
Exchange Club, he participated for 33 years in the Whist Bridge Club and was a
world champion domino player.
He is survived by his wife, Norma Neal Ricker of Fairfax; and six daughters, Robin Ricker of Denver,
Cindy Trish of Palo Alto, Ann Gould of Binghamton, N.Y., Sally Blankenship of Los Gatos, Candace Ricker of Fairfax
and Chelsea Ricker of Fairfax; a sister; and 16 grandchildren.
Memorial contributions may be made to St. Rita's School Endowment
Fund, 102 Marinda Drive, Fairfax, CA 94930, or to the Fred A. Ricker
Undergraduate Scholarship Fund at the University of Notre Dame, South Bend,
Ind.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
1997, Reston, Fairfax Co., VA, Obituary
The Roanoke Times, (VA) - August 15, 1997
Shepherd, Jack 61, of Reston, Virginia and formerly of Roanoke died
Tuesday night, August 12, 1997 after an extended illness. He was owner and
operator of the Shepherd Agency in Arlington, Va.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Mary Hartman and two
sisters, Effie Purdy and Virginia Barber.
He is survived by three daughters and sons-in-law, Jackie and Lewis
Bagwell of Bridgewater; Alison and Scott Sandberg of Leesburg; Natalie and Jeff
Hartman of Sterling; very special friend Julie Matthews of Reston; one sister
and brother-in-law, Cleo and Letch Faires; two brothers and sisters-in-law,
Clarence and Claudine Shepherd and Ed and Gladys Shepherd; two step-brothers,
John and Ira Hartman; two step-sisters,
Mandy Blankenship and Leah Overfelt; one very special niece,
Mary Purdy; and a number of other nieces and nephews.
Funeral service will be at Dunn Loring United Methodist Church in
Falls Church at 1:30 p.m. Friday afternoon, followed by interment in National
Memorial Park in Falls Church.
[SSDI, Jack V Shepherd - 04Mar1936 - 13Aug1997]
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Fairfax Co., VA, SSDI, http://ssdi.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi
Blankenship, Ora
R. 62, 11Sep1935 - 10Jan1998, Falls
Church, Fairfax, VA, VA-223-40-7677
Fauquier
Fauquier Co., VA, SSDI, http://ssdi.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi
Blankenship, Sally
M. 85, 04Apr1913 - 23May1998, Warrenton,
Fauquier, VA, VA-223-36-2535
Floyd
+1998, Floyd, Floyd Co., VA, Obituary
The Roanoke Times, (VA) - February 12, 1998
Mitchell, Mary Blankenship, 81, of Floyd, died Tuesday, February 10, 1998, in a Roanoke hospital. She was a retired
school teacher and a member of Pleasant Valley Church of the Brethren, where
she served as deaconess, Sunday School teacher and church clerk-treasurer.
She is survived by her husband, Ray Mitchell, Floyd; one son and
daughter-in-law, Robert and Linda Mitchell, Floyd; two granddaughters and one
grandson-in-law, Teresa Mitchell Baker, Floyd, Sherry Mitchell and Randy
Quesenberry, Floyd; two great-grandsons, Ryan Mitchell Baker, Mitchell Lee
Quesenberry.
Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Thursday at Pleasant Valley Church
of the Brethren with Rev. Roy Turpin officiating. Burial will follow in
Pleasant Valley Cemetery.
[SSDI, 05Feb1917 - 10Feb1998]
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
1999, Willis, Floyd Co., VA, Obituary
The Roanoke Times, (VA) - June 27, 1999
Phillips, Ruby Cox, ("Myrtle"), 74, of Willis, went home
to be with the Lord on Friday morning, June 25, 1999, after 13 months of a
courageous fight against Leukemia. Myrtle was the daughter of the late Albert
and Christie Cox.
She was preceded in death by her husband by her husband of 43
years, Leroy Phillips; two granddaughters,
Danielle R. Blankenship, Tessa L. Blankenship;
three brothers, Warren E. Cox, Elmer T. Cox, and Charles K. Cox.
Survivors include three daughters and sons-in-law, Lana and Hosea Blankenship,
Willis, Debbie and Terry Woolwine, Christiansburg, and Jackie and Tommy Cox, Willis;
two sons and daughters-in-law, Danny and Elaine Phillips, Willis, and Richard
and Dorraine Phillips, Indian Valley; four brothers and wives, Leslie and June
Cox, Saint Leonard, Md., Kelly and Cleo Cox, Pisgah, Md., Clinton and Billie
Cox, Huntington, Md., and Archie and Sylvia Cox, Radford; sisters in law,
Bertie Cox, Alexandria, Gertrude Cox, Willis, Nellie Phillips, Christiansburg,
Ricie Quesenberry, Indian Valley, Elizabeth Sutphin, Willis; 14 grandchildren;
and three great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Monday at Indian Valley Church of
God with Rev. Kenneth Poston, Rev. Joe Cox, Hosea Blankenship,
and Danny Phillips officiating. Burial will be in the Sumpter Cemetery.
[SSDI, Myrtle C Phillips - 12Jul1924 - 25Jun1999]
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Franklin
1996, Boones Mill, Franklin Co., VA, Obituary
The Roanoke Times, (VA) - September 4, 1996
Rutrough, Ernest J., 89, of Boones Mill, died Monday, September 2,
1996, at his residence.
He was preceded in death by his first wife, Minnie Wells Rutrough;
and his son, Eugene Rutrough.
Surviving are his wife, Janie Austin Rutrough; daughter-in-law,
Lydia Harrison and husband, Harold, of Roanoke; one granddaughter, Carol
Rutrough Harris and husband, Bobby, Burnt Chimney; stepchildren and spouses,
John Lewis and Maxine Rutrough, Rocky Mount, William and Darlene Rutrough,
Rocky Mount, Bonnie R. and Sid Lilly, Ballard, W.Va., Donald and Ann Rutrough,
Boones Mill, Glenn and Peggy Rutrough, Wirtz, Charlie ''Junior"" and
Gail Rutrough, Ferrum; stepson-in-law
and wife, Dennis and Joni
Blankenship , Boones Mill; two
great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; 21 stepgrandchildren; nine
stepgreat-grandchildren; one brother and sister-in-law, Ezra and Mary Rutrough,
Rocky Mount; one sister, Blanche Austin, Boones Mill.
Funeral services will be conducted from Mountain View Old German
Baptist Church (Pigg River Meeting House) 10 a.m. Thursday, with the Home
Brethren officiating. Interment will follow in Cedar Lawn Memorial Park,
Roanoke.
[SSDI, 14Jan1907 - 02Sep1996]
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+1997, Boones Mill, Franklin Co., VA, Obituary
The Roanoke Times, (VA) - February 5, 1997
William M. Cooper, (''Buster""), 78, of Boones Mill, died
Tuesday, February 4, 1997, in a Roanoke
hospital. He was a son of the late Dennis and Sally Cooper and was also
preceded in death by a brother, Lewis Cooper.
Surviving are his wife, Beulah V. Cooper; one daughter and
son-in-law, Debbie and Randy Delancy; four sons and three daughters-in-law,
Dale and Sandra Cooper, Donald and Ella Cooper, David and Barbara Cooper,
Daniel Cooper; nine grandchildren, Marcy Lynn, Aaron, Willie, Nathan, Scott,
Jason, Sherrie, Mandy, Billy Dale; three great-grandchildren, Zachary, Dalton,
and Kyle; two sisters, Verda May
Agee and Frances Blankenship.
Graveside services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Thursday in the
Custer Family Cemetery with Rev. Eddie Peters officiating.
[SSDI, 24Mar1919 - 24Mar1997]
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+1998, Boones Mill, Franklin Co., VA, Obituary
The Roanoke Times, (VA) - February 12, 1998
Pauline Brubaker Fisher, 81, of Boones Mill, died Wednesday,
February 11, 1998.
She was a member of Antioch Church of the Brethren, and was
preceded in death by her husband, Herman David Fisher.
Surviving are sons and daughters-in-law, Carlton and Mary Lou
Fisher, Hardy, Marshall and Carol Fisher, Christiansburg, Ronald Fisher, Boones
Mill, Donald and Cathy Fisher, Bent Mountain; three daughters and one son-in-law, Annetta Green, Callaway, Doris Blankenship and Mary and Alan Schoonover, Boones Mill;
14 grandchildren, Doug Fisher, Harvey Green, Sherry Londres, Lewis Green, Judi
Sweet, Luther Green Jr., Duane Blankenship, Robert Blankenship, Vickie Johnson, Daniel Fisher, Julie
Fisher, Nancy Schoonover, Sarah Schoonover, Michelle Fisher; ten
great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be conducted from Antioch Church of the
Brethren 11 a.m. Friday, with Rev. Gerald and Rev. Rebecca Baile Crouse
officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery.
[SSDI, 23Feb1916 - 11Feb1998]
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+1990, Callaway, Franklin Co., VA, Obituary
The Roanoke Times, (VA) - October 5, 1990
Bonnie Kemplin Blankenship, age 65, of Route 1, died Thursday, October 4, 1990, in a Roanoke
hospital. Mrs. Blankenship was a member of the Antioch Church of the Brethren
and was employed by John Norman's. She was preceded in death by her mother,
Eliza Jane Kemplin.
Surviving are her husband, Harry Junior Blankenship ; four daughters and two sons-in-law, Veronica and W. K. Webster, Boones Mille; Connie
Austin, Rosemary and Ronnie Sigmon, June Reves, all of Callaway; two sons and daughters-in-law, Harry and Darlene
Blankenship , Boones Mill; Barry and Ivey
Blankenship , Callaway;
thirteen grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; a number of nieces and
nephews; a special sister-in-law, Violet Walker; special friends, Sherry Boone,
Geraldine Sink, and Mary Prillaman.
Funeral services will be conducted at the Antioch Church of the
Brethren, 3:00 p.m. Saturday with the Rev. Gerald and Rebecca Baile-Crouse and
the Rev. Glenn Kinsel officiating. Interment will follow in the church
cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+1997, Callaway, Franklin Co., VA, Obituary
The Roanoke Times, (VA) - June 6, 1997
James Edward Renick, (''Buck''), 76, of Callaway, passed away
Wednesday, June 4, 1997. Born June 6, 1920, he was a son of the late Calvin M.
and Mildred Prillaman Renick.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Helen Stanley Renick.
Surviving are two daughters
and sons-in-law, Betty and Wayne
Blankenship of Callaway, Kathy
and Roger Nichols of Terre Haute, Ind.; two sons and daughters-in-law, Ronnie
and Sandra Renick of Vinton, Jimmy and Brenda Renick of Callaway; three
sisters, Eva Beckner of Roanoke, Joyce Ann Sigmon and Jane Holt, both of
Callaway; one brother, Charles D. Renick of Callaway; seven grandchildren; and one grandson-in-law,
Tim and Rissa Craighead, Danny
Blankenship , Donald Blankenship , Amy Renick, Jennifer Renick, Christie
Nichols, Anne Nichols; one great-granddaughter, Danielle Craighead.
Funeral services will be conducted 11 a.m. Saturday, June 7, 1997,
at Lynch Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Richard Slider and Rev. Harry Christie
officiating. Interment will follow in the Renick Family Cemetery, Callaway.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
1998, Ferrum, Franklin Co., VA, Obituary
The Roanoke Times, (VA) - September 25, 1998
Young, James Sterling, 63, of Ferrum, died Tuesday, September 22,
1998. Born February 15, 1935, he was preceded in death by his parents, the late
Charles Hubbie Young and Minnie Love Spencer Young.
Surviving are one daughter, Brenda Joyce of Oak Level; two sons,
Keith Young of Sontag, Ricky S. Young of Christiansburg; six grandchildren;
three brothers, Junior Young, Claudie Young, Curtis Young, all of Ferrum; five sisters, Pearl Santrock, Jean Ruth,
Josephine Micolupo, all of Rocky Mount, Margaret Cooper of Wirtz, Betty Blankenship of Roanoke.
Memorial services will be conducted 11 a.m. Friday, September 25 at
Lynch Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Len Keever officiating.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+1997, Glade Hill, Franklin Co., VA, Obituary
The Roanoke Times, (VA) - August 4, 1997
Poindexter, Daisy Doris, 87, of Glade Hill, passed away Saturday, August 2, 1997. Born
April 17, 1910 she was a daughter of the late John Thomas
and Beulah Perdue Blankenship and was preceded in death by her husband,
Clair Poindexter.
She is survived by three daughters
and sons-in-law, Arlene and Bruce
Thomas of Glade Hill, Levern and Wayne Blankenship
of Rocky Mount, Nancy and Michael Adkins of Penhook; two sons and one
daughter-in-law, Tom Poindexter, Fred and Linda Poindexter all of Glade Hill;
one brother, Charlie Blankenship of Altavista; two brothers-in-law, Nelson
Poindexter of Union Hall, Melvin Turner of Moneta; one sister-in-law, Dorothy Blankenship of
Rocky Mount; 12 grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; very special friend,
Juanita Williams of Glade Hill; special nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be conducted 11 a.m. Tuesday, August 5, 1997
at Lynch Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Jackie Spence and the Rev. Bill Doss
officiating. Interment will follow in the Smith Family Cemetery, Glade Hill.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+1996, Penhook, Franklin Co., VA, Obituary
The Roanoke Times, (VA) - March 24, 1996
Harry Ray Blankenship, 77, of Penhook, died Saturday, March 23, 1996. Arrangements by
Flora Funeral Service, Rocky Mount.
[SSDI, 02Sep1917 - 23Mar1996]
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+1995, Redwood, Franklin Co., VA, Obituary
The Roanoke Times, (VA) - January 25, 1995
Thurman, Albert Allen, 78, of Redwood, passed away Monday, January
23, 1995, at his home. He was born November 12, 1916, the son of the late Hudie
Albert and Minnie Alice
Blankenship Thurman.
He was preceded in death by his son, Joel B. Thurman and a
great-granddaughter, Ashley Motley.
He is survived by his wife, Doris Campbell Thurman; three daughters
and two sons-in-law, Mary Alice and Junior Adkins of Redwood, Maggie and Billy
Dudley of Rocky Mount, Sandra (Kaye) Thurman of the home; three sons and
daughters-in-law, Swanson and Linda Thurman, Ravon and Nancy Thurman, all of
Redwood, and Garry and Donna Thurman of Snow Creek; 12 grandchildren; 10
great-grandchildren; two sisters, Nannie T. Campbell, Redwood, Naomi Campbell,
Martinsville; two sisters-in-law, Joan Thurman, Rocky Mount, Margaret Thurman,
Redwood.
Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Thursday, January 26,
1995, at Redwood United Methodist Church with the Revs. Charles Comer, Earl
Harrelson and Bill Doss officiating. Burial will follow in Franklin Memorial
Park, Rocky Mount.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+1995, Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., VA, Obituary
The Roanoke Times, (VA) - February 3, 1995
Thelma Jewel McBride Roberson, 83, of Rocky Mount, died Tuesday
January 31, 1995, at Eldercare of Franklin County. Devoted wife, mother and
grandmother, she was born on January 22, 1912, and was the daughter of the late
Jim and Nannie Kate Matthews McBride. She was the widow of Thomas Lacy
Roberson, Sr. and was a member of Woodlawn Baptist Church, Rocky Mount.
Surviving are one son and daughter-in-law, Thomas L. and Ann
Roberson, Jr., Rocky Mount; four daughters
and sons-in-law, Jean R. Powell, Edna and Charles Finney, all of Roanoke; Betty and Clifford Blankenship, Glade
Hill, Lynn and Richard Tracy, Indiana; seven grandchildren and spouses,
Mrs. Lenny (Lila) Shaffer, Salem, Miss Elizabeth Finney, Roanoke, Keith and Becky Blankenship, Catawba, Miss Jennifer Powell, Elliston,
Tommy Sink, Roanoke, John Tracy, Indiana, and Susan Tracy, Indiana; two great-grandchildren, Brian Deacon,
Salem, and Ashley Blankenship, Catawba; her sister, Salley Law Maxey,
Rocky Mount; her brother and sister-in-law, Lewis and Edith McBride, Redwood;
several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, February 3, 1995,
at Lynch Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Earl Harrelson and Dr. Elwood White
officiating. Burial will follow in Franklin Memorial Park, Rocky Mount.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+1995, Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., VA, Obituary
The Roanoke Times, (VA) - July 2, 1995
Henry Gordon Brown, 71, of Rocky Mount, died Friday, June 30, 1995.
He was born August 30, 1923.
Mr. Brown is survived by his wife, Edith Holland Brown, of the
home; one son, Henry Michael Brown, Rocky Mount; two daughters and sons-in-law, Lois Marie and Danny Blankenship, Rocky Mount, Charlotte Lynne an d ''C.E."" Hershman,
Germany; four grandchildren,
Jennifer Marie Williams, Christy
Renee Blankenship, Keith Shane
Brown, Danielle Nichole Hershman; two great-grandchildren, Brittany Nichole
Williams, Charles Robert Williams Jr.; two great-grandchildren are expected.
Funeral services will be conducted 2 p.m. Monday July 3, 1995, from
the Arrington Bussey Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Randy Rigney
officiating. Interment will follow in the Henry Fork Church of Brethren
Cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
1995, Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., VA, Obituary
The Roanoke Times, (VA) - October 11, 1995
James Marrel Grace, 89, of Rocky Mount, died Tuesday, October 10,
1995.
Surviving are one daughter
and son-in-law, Sherri and
Dennis Blankenship,
Harrisburg, NC; two sons, Gordon R. Grace, Rocky Mount, Gary G. Grace, Kimball,
W. Va.; also surviving are his mother, Marie Grace, Princeton, W. Va.; two
sisters; and one brother; one granddaughter, Christy D. Grace.
Memorial services will be conducted at a later date.
[SSDI, James M. Grace - 24Apr1926 - 10Oct1995 Age at death: 69](maybe the obit age is a
typo?)
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
1996, Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., VA, Obituary
The Roanoke Times, (VA) - February 15, 1996
Thurman, Annie Hudson, (''Anne""), 86, of Rocky Mount,
passed away Wednesday, February 14, 1996. She was born on October 29, 1909, the
daughter of the late Joseph S. and Della Bennett Hudson and was preceded in
death by her brother and sister-in-law, J. Richard and Reva Y. Hudson and her
husband, Bentley H. Thurman.
She is survived by two sons and a daughter-in-law, Paul H. Thurman,
Joseph H. and Cherold T. Thurman; two daughters, Anne T. Leggett, Penny T.
Graveley all of Rocky Mount; her grandchildren,
Mrs. Leroy P. (Kathy T.) Rominger, Karen T. Furrow, Mrs. Richard M. (Donna T.)
Chandler Jr., Kristie L. Thurman, Richard J. Thurman, Mrs. Gary G. (Rhonda) Blankenship; her great-grandchildren,
Ryan A. Furrow, Courtney L. Furrow, Robert D. Rominger, Sarah E. Chandler, Whitney P. Blankenship , Chase T. Blankenship.
A graduate of Lynchburg College, Class of 1929, she did graduate
work at Roanoke College, Radford University, and the University of Virginia.
Being a retired Latin and English teacher of the Franklin County Public School
System, she also was a private piano teacher for 38 years. She was a member of
the Rocky Mount Christian Church and also a member of the following
organizations: Mother Oliver Christian Women's Fellowship, Franklin County
Retired Teachers, Life Member of the Va. Education Association, Rocky Mount
Woman's Club, Rocky Mount Business and Professional Women's Club, Thursday
Morning Music Club, and a charter member of the Roanoke Alpha Eta Chapter (IOTA
STATE) of the Delta Gamma Society, an International honor society of Women
Educators.
Funeral services will be conducted 2 p.m. Friday, February 16, 1996
at Lynch Funeral Home Chapel. Interment will follow in Franklin Memorial Park.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
1996, Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., VA, Obituary
The Roanoke Times, (VA) - October 4, 1996
Lynch, Tressie Altice, 83, of Rocky Mount, died Thursday, October
3, 1996 at the home of her daughter. She was the last surviving member of the
John Daniel and Narcissus Altice family and was preceded in death by her
husband, Reggie D. Lynch.
She was a loving mother to Norma Jean and Bobby McGhee and Sandy
and Stephen Flora, all of Rocky Mount, Glen and Anne Lynch, Wirtz, David and
Rosemary Lynch, Rocky Mount; and a loving grandmother to Kathy Scott, Pana and
Buck Anderson, Blake and Cherie Lynch, Scott Lynch, Brad Lynch, Erin Lynch,
Emilee, Megan and Olivia Flora; and a loving great-grandmother to Mandy Scott, Jessica Blankenship, Missi Scott, Casey Blankenship and
Kalin Lynch.
Funeral services will be conducted 2 p.m. Saturday at Flora Funeral
Chapel, with the Rev. Arthur Beam officiating. Interment will follow in
Mountain View Memorial Park.
[SSDI, 12Sep1913 - 03Oct1996]
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+1997, Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., VA, Obituary
The Roanoke Times, (VA) - May 21, 1997
Mullins, Fred B., 90, of Rocky Mount, passed away Tuesday, May 20,
1997, at his home. He was a hard-working farmer all of his life.
He was preceded in death by a grandson, William Fred Layman.
He is survived by his wife, Antholene Blankenship Mullins of the home; one son, Fred Booth Mullins of the home; three
daughters and sons-in-law, Jean and Jack Turman of High Point, N.C., Ina and
Ivy J. Layman Jr. of Rocky Mount, and Shirley and Bobby Worley Sr. or Ferrum; a
sister, Ora Brown of Roanoke; grandchildren and grandchildren-in-law, Ivy J.
III and Lisa Layman of Ferrum, Bobby and Christelle Worley of Vinton, Kim and
Tim Burton of Rocky Mount, Bethany Worley and Glenn Gallien of Dresden, Tenn.,
Tamar Turman Wood and Bill Wood of Roanoke, Dean Turman and Jia Yidi of High Point,
N.C.; great-grandchildren, Ivy J. IV and Chelsea Layman of Ferrum, April and
Casey Burton of Rocky Mount and Madison Worley of Vinton; sister-in-law, Hattie B. Blankenship, and
special nieces and nephews, Estelle Stump of Vinton, Clarence Mullins of Vinton
and Wayne Hall of Roanoke.
Graveside services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Thursday, May 22,
1997, in Franklin Memorial Park.
[SSDI, 08May1907 - 20May1997]
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+1997, Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., VA, Obituary
The Roanoke Times, (VA) - June 4, 1997
Wright, Mazie Inez Guilliams, 81, of Rocky Mount, passed away
Monday, June 2, 1997, at her home, surrounded by her loving family. Born on
June 25, 1915, she was a daughter of the late James Henry and Angie Nettie Webb
Guilliams.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Dennis Leland Wright.
Surviving are 11 children
and their spouses, Mary Magdalene and Lewis Temple of Rocky Mount, Sylvia and
Billy Young of Rocky Mount, Thomas Henry Lealond and Thelma Wright of Rocky
Mount, Carl Edward Wright of Rocky Mount, Raymond Earl Wright of Ferrum, David
Lee and Brenda Wright of Rocky Mount, Judy Mae and Roger Creasy of Roanoke,
Jean Elizabeth and Jim Love of Farmington, Conn., Ruby Irene and Tim Harris of
Ferrum, Betty Marie and Samuel Ayers of Callaway, and Brenda Darlene and Harry Blankenship of Callaway; three sisters, Eva Hale of
Stewartsville, Millie Furrow of Callaway and Livia Mullins of Rocky Mount; one
brother, Thelmo Guilliams of Callaway; 24 grandchildren; four stepgrandchildren;
24 great-grandchildren; four stepgreat-grandchildren; one
great-great-grandchild, and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Thursday, June 5,
1997, at Ebenezer Baptist Church, Callaway, with the Rev. Billy Shively
officiating. Interment will follow in Franklin Clearview Cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+1997, Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., VA, Obituary
The Roanoke Times, (VA) - December 25, 1997
Marvin Lee Arrington, 70, of Rocky Mount, died Tuesday, December
22, 1997 at his residence. He was born the sixth child of the late William and
Minnie Arrington in Franklin County on April 11, 1927.
He was preceded in death by three brothers, Lorenzo, Bunny, and Tom
Arrington; and two sisters, Dorothy Cundiff and Ruth Blankenship.
Mr. Arrington served his country in the Navy Seabees and the U.S.
Army for more than 20 years. After his retirement, he worked for 16 years as
Chief of Police at Virginia Western Community College until his retirement in
February, 1987. Mr. Arrington was a member of the Hodgesville Pentecostal
Holiness Church.
Surviving are his wife, Evelyn Arrington, of the home; two
daughters, Marsha Arrington, Boones Mill, Becky Grindstaff, Rocky Mount; one
son, Rick Arrington, Hardy; one stepson, Bobby Harrison, Rocky Mount; his
grandchildren, Adam and Kelli Grindstaff, Kasey and Joshua Arrington; two
sisters, Bernice Loudermilk, Rocky Mount, Barbara Kidman, Vinton; three
brothers, Dave Arrington, Sebring, Fla., O. J. Arrington, Martinsville, and
Bill Arrington, Rocky Mount.
Funeral services will be conducted 2 p.m. Friday in Flora Funeral
Chapel with the Rev. Hollis Harris and the Rev. Eva Leffue officiating.
Interment will follow in Franklin Memorial Park.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+1998, Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., VA, Obituary
The Roanoke Times, (VA) - June 1, 1998
Cundiff, Loreda Virginia Toney, 84, of Rocky Mount, died Sunday,
May 31, 1998. She was a daughter of the late James Walter and Annie Mae Blankenship Toney, and was preceded in death by two
brothers, James Junior Toney and William (''Billy"") Toney, and two
sisters, Madeline Holland and Mozelle Brown.
Mrs. Cundiff taught from 1936 to 1980 in the Franklin County Public
School System, primarily at Boones Mill Elementary School and Rocky Mount
Elementary School. She was a longtime member of Rocky Mount United Methodist
Church. Her husband, Thomas Edward Cundiff, also preceded her in death.
Surviving are one daughter and son-in-law, Brenda and Steve Agee of
Rocky Mount; one grandson, Jonathan Agee of Roanoke; four sisters and three brothers-in-law, Vera T. Tyree of Rocky Mount,
Reba T. and Hubert A. Scott of Roanoke, Zelma T. and Thomas Callahan of Vinton
and Dean T. and George Shell of Roanoke; sisters-in-law, Peggy Hodges and
Adelle Perdue, both of Rocky Mount, Irene Dudley of Union Hall, Erma Reynolds
of Penhook and Louise Cundiff and Doris B. Cundiff, both of Richmond, and
several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Tuesday from Rocky
Mount United Methodist Church, with the Rev. William K. Dawson officiating.
Interment will follow in Franklin Memorial Park.
[SSDI, 18Jul1913 - 31May1998]
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+1998, Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., VA, Obituary
The Roanoke Times, (VA) - November 18, 1998
Tracy, Gene Allen, 57, of Rocky Mount, formerly of Pineville,
W.Va., died Saturday, November 14, 1998 at his residence. Born June 7, 1941 at
Russellville, W.Va.., he was the son of the late Hobert and Virgie Blankenship Tracy.
He was a 1959 graduate of Narrows High School. He was a member of
the International Union of Operating Engineers. He attended the Pineville
Church of the Nazarene. He was preceded in death by a son, Gregory, in 1990.
Survivors include his wife of 38 years, Janice Sartin Tracy; two
sons, Jeffery Tracy of Boones Mill, and Gordon Tracy and his wife Elaine of
Roanoke; one daughter, Melissa Bray and her husband Ben of Rocky Mount; a
daughter-in-law, Lloydette Tracy Hamilton and her husband Michael of Crab
Orchard; grandchildren, Gregory Tracy Jr. and Clint Hamilton of Crab Orchard,
Zachary and Tabitha Tracy of Roanoke, Kaila, Logan, Kyle and Joseph Bray of
Rocky Mount; three sisters, Mary Clutterback and her husband Bill of Salem,
Lois Snidow and her husband Graydon of Pembroke, and Patty Fisher and her
husband Butch of Ripplemead; and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be conducted 11 a.m. Thursday, November 19,
1998 at the Pineville Church of the Nazarene, with the Rev. Bill Goode and the
Rev. Leroy Davis officiating. Burial will follow in the Cedar Grove Cemetery at
Wolf Creek, Va.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
1998, Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., VA, Funeral
The Roanoke Times, (VA) - November 29, 1998
Blankenship, Georgia B., 84, of Rocky Mount, died Saturday, November 28, 1998. Funeral 2
p.m. Tuesday at Howell Funeral Home Chapel, Stuart.
[SSDI, 18Jan1914 - 15Nov1998(differs from obit)]
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+1999, Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., VA, Obituary
The Roanoke Times, (VA) - January 2, 1999
Mullins, Antholene Blankenship, 91, of Rocky Mount, passed away at her home Thursday, December
31, 1998. She was a daughter of the late William Henry Jefferson Blankenship and Ina
Dell Blankenship.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Fred Booker Mullins;
grandson, William Layman; sisters, Dotsie Blankenship,
Mary Bernard; brothers, Paul and Emmett Blankenship.
Surviving are one son, Fred Booth Mullins of Rocky Mount; three
daughters and sons-in-law, Jean and Jack Turman of High Point, N.C., Ina and
Ivy J. Layman, Jr. of Rocky Mount, Shirley and Bobby Worley, Sr. of Ferrum;
grandchildren, Ivy Layman, III and wife, Lisa of Ferrum, Bobby Worley, Jr., and
wife, Christelle, of Vinton, Kim Layman Burton and husband, Tim, of Rocky
Mount, Bethany Worley and husband, Glenn Gallien, of Dresden, Tenn., Tamar
Turman Wood and husband, Bill, of Roanoke, Dean Turman and Yidi Jia of
Honolulu, Hawaii; great-grandchildren, Ivy J. Layman, IV, of Ferrum, April
Burton of Rocky Mount, Chelsea Layman of Ferrum, Madison Worley of Vinton and
Casey Burton of Rocky Mount; sisters-in-law, Hattie Blankenship of Wirtz and Ora Brown of Roanoke.
Graveside services will be conducted at 11:00 a.m. Saturday,
January 2, 1999, at Franklin Memorial Park with Joel Jamison and Rev. Don Seely
officiating.
[SSDI, 30Mar1907 - 31Dec1998]
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
1999, Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., VA, Obituary
The Roanoke Times, (VA) - April 27, 1999
Odum, Mary Chocklett, 70, of Rocky Mount, passed away Sunday, April
25, 1999.
She is survived by her children,
Walter A. and Teresa Lucas, Harry Lucas, Karen Blankenship,
Sandra and Tom Harris, Chris Odum, Patsy Cox and Mike Stewart; grandchildren,
Andrea Torres, Ryan Lucas, Crystal Dawn Lucas, Bradley Otis Irvin Lucas, Scott
Douglas Odum, Bryce Vasco Odum, Shannon Honaker, Lindsey Watkins, Camille Anne
Neville and Michael Shaun Stewart; brothers, Abram Luther Chocklett, Clarence
C. Chocklett, Robert L. Chocklett and Marvin L. Chocklett; sisters, Margaret
Cox and Mildred Davis; special friends, John Helmut and Louise Whichard. Also
surviving are three great-grandchildren.
Funeral service will be conducted 2 p.m. Wednesday, April 28, 1999,
at Lotz Salem Chapel with Rev. Steve Paisley officiating. Interment will follow
in Sherwood Memorial Park.
[SSDI, 19Dec1928 - 26Apr1999]
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+1999, Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., VA, Obituary
The Roanoke Times, (VA) - September 18, 1999
Lucado, Clara Rigney, 81, of Rocky Mount, passed away Friday,
September 17, 1999. Born March 23, 1918, she was a daughter of the late Claude
S. and Nannie Maxey Rigney.
She was preceded in death by two grandsons, Randy Harrison and
Chris Webb.
Surviving are her husband, Rader J. Lucado of the home; four
daughters and sons-in-law, Hazel and Lee Harrison of Glade Hill, Mae and Ronnie
Mabe of Patrick Springs, Janet and Winfred Bousman of Snow Creek, Deborah and
Johnny Webb of Rocky Mount; four sisters
and brother-in-law, Stella
Blankenship of Roanoke, Myrtle
Donavant of Ridgeway, Betty Jean and Junior Hall of Rocky Mount, Irene Fralin
of Glade Hill; four brothers and sisters-in-law, Swanson and Jewell Rigney,
Junior and Mildred Rigney, Paul Rigney, all of Penhook, Dudley Rigney of Rocky
Mount; six grandchildren, Lisa Harrison, Rocky Mabe, Mike Mabe, Karen Ferguson,
Terry Bousman, Jennifer Webb; one great-grandchild, Brianna Setliff.
Funeral services will be conducted 2 p.m. Sunday, September 19,
1999 at Lynch Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Mickey Witcher officiating.
Interment will follow in Franklin Memorial Park.
[SSDI, Clara H. Lucado - 23Mar1918 - 17Sep1999]
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+1999, Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., VA, Obituary
The Roanoke Times, (VA) - October 1, 1999
Ferguson, Nannie Myrtle Hudson, 78, of Rocky Mount, died Thursday,
September 30, 1999 in a local nursing home.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Sam Alvin Ferguson and
two children, Thomas Ferguson and Betty Myers, and a brother, Paul B. Hudson.
Surviving are her sons, Billy W. Ferguson, Rocky Mount, Ronnie S.
Ferguson, Roanoke; daughters and sons-in-law,
Garnette and Nathan Fitzgerald, Mary J. Simmons, both of Rocky Mount, Dorothy
and H. A. Blankenship, Glade
Hill; 13 grandchildren and a number of great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be conducted from Flora Funeral Chapel 11
a.m. Saturday, with the Rev. Kirby Phillips and the Dr. Jackie Spence
officiating. Interment will follow in the Ferguson Family Cemetery.
[SSDI, 27Apr1921 - 30Sep1999]
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+1999, Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., VA, Obituary
The Roanoke Times, (VA) - October 5, 1999
Blankenship, Frances Cooper, 79, of Rocky Mount, passed away Sunday, October 3, 1999. Born
July 31, 1920, she was a daughter of the late William Dennis and Sallie Bowles
Cooper.
She was preceded in death by her husband, William
Marshall Blankenship and son, J. P. Blankenship.
Surviving are a daughter
and son-in-law, Betty and Jimmy Guilliams of Callaway; three sons and two daughters-in-law, Dennis and Joanie Blankenship of Boones Mill, Wayne and Betty Blankenship of Callaway, Bobby Blankenship of Rocky Mount; nine grandchildren, Darrell Guilliams and wife, Louise, Cheryl Bailey
and husband, Darin, Phillip
Blankenship, Tammy Layman and
husband, Greg, Denise Lazenby and husband, Josh, Pvt. William Anthony Blankenship, Rissa Craighead and husband, Timmy, Danny Blankenship and Don Blankenship;
step-grandchildren, Ricky and Katie Dillon; five step-great-grandchildren,
Autumn Dillon, Lisa Hodges, Alex Dillon, Stephanie Hodges, Jessica Bailey; two
great-grandchildren, Danielle Craighead and Jared Layman; one
step-great-great-grandchild, Chelsea Dunn; sister, Verda Mae Agee of Michigan;
sister-in-law, Beulah Cooper of Boones Mill.
Funeral services will be conducted 1 p.m. Wednesday, October 6,
1999 at Lynch Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Curtis English officiating.
Interment will follow in the Blankenship
Family Cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+1999, Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., VA, Funeral
The Roanoke Times, (VA) - October 6, 1999
Blankenship, Frances Cooper, 79, of Rocky Mount, passed away Sunday, October 3, 1999. Funeral
1 p.m. Wednesday, Lynch Funeral Home Chapel, Rocky Mount.
[SSDI, 31Jul1920 - 03Oct1999]
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+1995, Scruggs, Franklin Co., VA, Obituary
The Roanoke Times, (VA) - February 21, 1995
Harry J. Cundiff, Sr., 85, of the Scruggs Community of Franklin
Co., died Sunday, February 19, 1995, at his home. He was born June 10, 1909, in
Franklin County, and lived his entire life there.
He was a retired tobacco farmer, and in his later years, operated a
store in Scruggs. Mr. Cundiff was a lifelong member of Mt. Ivy Baptist Church,
where he was a faithful member until his illness, serving as treasurer, Deacon,
and many other areas during his lifetime. He was one of the first members of
the Scruggs Fire Department, and was instrumental in helping to organize the
department. He also owned and operated Cundiff Campground.
Surviving are his wife of 65 years, Maggie Brown Cundiff; two
daughters and sons-in-law, Betty C. and Jimmy Mabe, Salem, Georgia C. and Ed
Brown, Glade Hill; two sons and daughters-in-law, Douglas G. and Evelyn T.
Cundiff, Moneta, Harry J. Jr. and Sandra M. Cundiff, Wirtz; four grandchildren
and their spouses, Peggy P. and Charlie Evans, Roanoke, Michael B. and Melissa
Preston, David and Kimberly Preston, all of Salem, Greg and Margie Cundiff,
Roanoke; two stepgrandchildren and their spouses, Steve and Brent Mabe,
Burlington, N.C., Carol and Dr. Wallace Nelms, Wilson, N.C.; three great-
grandchildren, Ashley Evans, Clay Cundiff and Trent Cundiff, all of Roanoke;
one stepgreat-grandchild, Stacy Cordle, Salem; three sisters, Mrs. Ola
Blankenship, Mrs. Meem Brown,
Roanoke, and Mrs. Nellie Perdue, Union Hall; and many other relatives. Also,
Patricia Hoffman, who has been a companion to them for the past year and a
half; and two special friends, Larry and Lucy Hewitt.
Funeral services will be conducted 2:00 p.m. Wednesday in Flora
Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Rick Poland and the Rev. Scott Dawson officiating.
Interment will follow in Franklin Memorial Park.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+1997, Union Hall, Franklin Co., VA, Obituary
The Roanoke Times, (VA) - June 17, 1997
Poindexter, Edna Blankenship, 84, of Union Hall, passed away Monday, June 16, 1997. Born
February 14, 1913, she was a daughter of the late Tom and Beulah Perdue
Blankenship.
She was preceded in death by two brothers, Marvin and Morton Blankenship;
one sister, Sally B. Turner.
She is survived by her husband, Nelson Poindexter of the home; one
son and daughter-in-law, Wendell and Linda C. Poindexter of Union Hall; one sister, Daisy
Poindexter of Glade Hill; one brother,
Charles Blankenship of Altavista; three grandchildren, David
and Twyla Poindexter, Tammy and Tommy Howard, Janet and Tim Frith; three
great-grandchildren, Jennifer Ann Poindexter, Shannon Howard, Heather Howard;
several nieces and nephews; special friend, Norma J. Poindexter.
Funeral services will be conducted 2 p.m. Wednesday, June 18, 1997,
at Lynch Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Jackie Spence officiating. Interment
will follow in the Poindexter Family Cemetery, Wirtz.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+1997, Union Hall, Franklin Co., VA, Funeral
The Roanoke Times, (VA) - June 18, 1997
Poindexter, Edna Blankenship, 84, of Union Hall, passed away Monday, June 16, 1997. Funeral 2
p.m. Wednesday, Lynch Funeral Home Chapel, Rocky Mount.
[SSDI, 14Feb1913 - 16Jun1997]
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+1995, Wirtz, Franklin Co., VA, Obituary
The Roanoke Times, (VA) - September 10, 1995
Blankenbeckler, Charles, (''David""), 51, of Rt. 2,
Wirtz, passed away Friday, September 8, 1995, at his home.
David was employed 31 years by International Brotherhood of
Electrical Workers and served as president of the Local IBEW #637 Union for 17
years.
His beloved survivors include his wife, Mary Alice Blankenbeckler;
his parents, Charles W. and Clara Blankenbeckler, Salem; three daughters, Sherry Blankenship, Salem, Melanie Kiger, Elkin N.C., and
Clara Mini, Roanoke; a stepdaughter, Amy Renee Crowe, Boones Mill; a stepson,
Johnny Crowe, Roanoke; two sisters, Peggy Barron, Southington, Conn., and
Jeannie Miller, Newport News; three grandchildren,
Chasidy Blankenship, Morgan Kiger and Amber Mini, and three
step-grandchildren, Johnny Jr., Julie and Rachel Crowe.
Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Monday at the Lotz
Vinton Chapel by the Rev. Melvin Harris. Burial will follow in Franklin
Memorial Park.
(no match on SSDI)
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+1997, Wirtz, Franklin Co., VA, Obituary
The Roanoke Times, The (VA) - March 1, 1997
Cundiff, Dorothy Arrington, 77, of Wirtz, went home to be with the
Lord on Thursday, February 27, 1997. She was born October 5, 1919, a daughter
of the late Willie Joseph and Minnie Katherine Bates Arrington.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Johnny B. Cundiff Sr. and
her son, Johnny B. Cundiff Jr. She was also preceded in death by three brothers
and two sisters-in-law, Lorenzo and Julia Arrington, Vernon and Mildred
Arrington, Thomas Arrington; and a sister,
Ruth Blankenship. She was a member of the Rocky Mount
Baptist Church.
Surviving are two daughters and one son-in-law, Shirley C. and
Junior Wray, Wirtz, Nancy C. Veibell, Salt Lake City, Utah; one son and two
daughters-in-law, Bruce and Penny Cundiff, Boones Mill, Libby T. Cundiff,
Wirtz; one sister and brother-in-law, Bernice and Luther Loudermilk, Rocky
Mount; four brothers and sisters-in-law, Dave and Pearl Arrington, Sebring,
Fla., Marvin and Evelyn Arrington, Rocky Mount, O.J. and Pat Arrington,
Martinsville, Bill and Joyce Arrington, Rocky Mount; nine grandchildren; and 24
great-grandchildren; special niece, Barbara and Lee Kidman, Vinton. She will be
missed dearly by her loved ones and many friends.
Funeral services will be conducted Sunday at 2 p.m. in Flora
Funeral Chapel with Dr. Joe Bryant officiating. Interment will follow in
Franklin Memorial Park.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+1998, Wirtz, Franklin Co., VA, Obituary
The Roanoke Times, (VA) - July 23, 1998
Harold Swanson Brown, (''Bill""), 66, of Wirtz, died
Wednesday, July 22, 1998. Born December 23, 1931, he was a son of the late
Claude Swanson and Mattie Sue Musgrove Brown.
He was retired from MW, where he was a truck driver for 25 years,
was a member of Christian Fellowship Church. He was preceded in death by one
son and a twin daughter.
He is survived by his wife of 47 years, Emma Frances Brown, of the
home; four daughters and sons-in-law, Carolyn Sue and Steve Hampton of Roanoke,
Velma Jo (Joey) and James Friend of Oak Grove, Missouri, Judy Ann and Tony
Suleiman of Jacksonville, Fla., Donna and Keith Renick of Rocky Mount; four
sons and daughters-in-law, Harold Steven and Wanda Brown of Glade Hill, Howard
Kenneth (Kenny) and Lynn Brown of Wilmington, N.C., Danny Lowell and Bonnie
Brown of Bedford, Timothy Dwayne (Timmy) and Regina Brown of Wirtz; seven sisters and four brothers-in-law, Melva
Brown of Rocky Mount, Mary Lovelace of Kernsville, N.C., Hattie Blankenship of Wirtz, Irene and Russell Simmons of
Vinton, Doris and J. B. Mitchell of High Point, N.C., Louise and R. C. Wagner
of Catawba, Betty and Lawrence Clark of Roanoke; fourteen grandchildren; three
great-grandsons; several nieces and nephews; special friends, Mr. & Mrs. C.
C. Vaught of Roanoke, Warren Brown of Wirtz, George Moore of Glade Hill,
Hospice nurse, John Zacharias and many other special friends.
Funeral services will be conducted 11 a.m. Saturday, July 25, 1998,
at Lynch Funeral Home Chapel, with the Rev. Bill Doss, the Rev. Joe Dillon and
the Rev. R. C. Wagner officiating. Interment will follow in Crossroads
Primitive Baptist Church.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Franklin Co., VA, SSDI, http://ssdi.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi
Blankenship, Harry
R. 78, 02Sep1917 - 23Mar1996, Penhook,
Franklin, VA, VA-224-24-4218
Blankenship,
Frances 79, 31Jul1920 - 03Oct1999, Rocky Mount, Franklin, VA, VA-225-06-2782
Fredericksburg City
1997, Fredericksburg City, VA, Funeral
The Roanoke Times, (VA) - August 7, 1997
Blankenship, Beulah Elizabeth, 80, of Fredericksburg, formerly of Salem, died Monday, August 4,
1997. Funeral 2 p.m. Thursday at Lotz Salem Chapel.
[SSDI, Beulah D.
Blankenship - 14Jul1917 -
04Aug1997]
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Galax
1996, Galax City, VA, Obituary
The Roanoke Times, (VA) - May 18, 1996
Dillon, William Mumford, 72, of Galax, died Thursday, May 16, 1996,
at Twin County Regional Hospital. Mr. Dillon was born in Carroll County on
January 15, 1924, to Robert Smith Dillon and Flora Nettie Newman Dillon.
He is survived by his wife, Lena Rose Dillon, Galax; two sons and
daughter-in-law, Bill G. Dillon, Hillsville, Ronnie and Ruthie Dillon,
Woodlawn; a brother, Howard Dillon, Galax; a sister-in-law, Myrtle Dillon,
Galax; three grandchildren, Randy
Dillon and Susan Blankenship, Hillsville, Ginger Dillon, Woodlawn; four
great-grandchildren, Rossie Dillon, Jacob Dillon, Kasey Blankenship , Joshua Blankenship
.
Funeral service will be held Saturday at 11 a.m. in Vaughan-Guynn
Chapel with the Rev. Fred Jennings, the Rev. Bob Adams and the Rev. Bill Norman
officiating. Interment will follow in Bishop Chapel Cemetery with military
rites by Hillsville VFW Post 1115
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
1996, Galax City, VA, Obituary
The Roanoke Times, (VA) - August 3, 1996
Dillon, Billy Gray, better known as Bill Dillon, 49, of Galax, died
Wednesday, July 31, 1996 in the Veterans Hospital in Salem. Mr. Dillon was born in Grayson County on September 27, 1946
to William Mumford Dillon and Lena Rose Roberts Dillon. Mr. Dillon was a
self-employed barber in Galax.
In addition to his mother he is survived by a daughter, Ginger
Dillon, of Woodlawn; brother and sister-in-law, Ronnie and Ruthie Dillon, of
Woodlawn; a niece, Susan Blankenship and a nephew, Randy Dillon, both of Hillsville
and a very special friend, Icy Marshall, Hillsville.
Funeral services will be held Saturday at 2 p.m. in the
Vaughan-Guynn Chapel with the Rev. Bob Adams, Rev. Fred Jennings, Rev. Gray
Burcham and Rev. Bill Norman officiating. Burial will follow in Bishop's Chapel
Cemetery with military rites by Hillsville VFW Post 1115.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+1999, Galax City, VA, Obituary
The Roanoke Times, (VA) - May 30, 1999
Scottie Davis Stamper, 59, of Galax, passed away Friday, May 28,
1999 at Twin County Regional Hospital. He was born in Galax, VA. on November
17, 1939 to the late Garnett & Vella Perry Stamper.
He is preceded in death by his mother, Vella Stamper; father,
Garnett Stamper; niece, Alma Walker, and nephew, David Liddle.
He is survived by his wife,
Glenna Gail Blankenship Stamper, whom he made his home with; daughter,
Kimberly Thompson of Fancy Gap, Va.; sons and daughters-in-law, George and
Teresa Stamper of Rural Retreat, Va.; Randal & Anita Stamper of
Independence, Va.; step-daughters, Sharon Woods of Lashmeet, W.Va., Marie
Payne of Galax, Lisa King of Princeton, W.Va., Linda Blankenship of Bedwell, Oh.; Step-sons,
Ronale Phillips of Richlands, Va.; Basel Blankenship
of Galax, William Blankenship of Galax; Sisters & Brother-in-law;
Elizabeth & Gene Mooney of Galax, Shirley Bond of Galax, ten grandchildren,
ten step-grandchildren, two step-great-grandchildren, one niece and several
nephews.
Funeral service will be held Sunday, May 30, 1999 at 2 p.m. at
Great Hope Baptist Church with Rev. Camet Spivey and Rev. Fred Jennings
officiating. The body will lie in state for one hour. Interment at Church
Cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Giles
1995, Eggleston, Giles Co., VA, Obituary
The Roanoke Times, (VA) - March 26, 1995
Mills, Anna Elizabeth Tilley, 63, of Eggleston, passed away at her
home surrounded by her family Thursday, March 23, 1995. Ann was born December
18, 1931 in Ebensburg, Pa. to the late William F. Tilley Sr. and Helen Lamar
Tilley. She was a devoted housewife, grandmother and great-grandmother. She was
an inspiration to her family and friends because of her great will power and
her love for life.
She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband of
twenty-nine years Lawrence F. Mills, two brothers William F. (Bill Jr.) Tilley
and Thomas O. Tilley.
Surviving are two daughters
Anna Marie Myers and fiance, Gene Arnold, of the home, Kathy and husband, Dean Blankenship , of Blacksburg; two sons, William (Woody)
Mills, of Newport, and Robert (Robbie) Mills, of the home; six grandchildren,
Beth L. Myers, of the home, Erick Mills, of Wytheville, Christopher Stanley, of
the U.S. Marine Corps, Jennifer Alls, S. Caroline Mille and Allie Mills, all of
Newport; two great-grandchildren, Kyle and Korey Myers, of the home; two
sisters, Jean Ratcliff and husband, Russell, of New Castle, and Lillian Riley,
of Narrows; one brother, Jerry and wife, Mary Tilley, of Independence, Mo.; one
brother-in-law and wife, Clarence and Jean Mills, of Eggleston; two
sisters-in-law, Tenie Martin, of Pembroke, and Elsie S. Mills, of Columbus,
Ohio; also loads of aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, nephews, friends, and a
wonderful hospice family.
Funeral services will be conducted Monday 2 p.m. in the Kendall
Funeral Home Chapel, Pembroke, Va. Burial will be in Birchlawn Burial Park,
Pearisburg, Va.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+1996, Glen Lyn, Giles Co., VA, Funeral
The Roanoke Times, (VA) - December 23, 1996
Blankenship, Eldridge Newton, 67, of Glen Lyn, died Sunday, December 22, 1996. Graveside
services 11 a.m. Tuesday, Fairview Cemetery, Narrows. Arrangements by Riffe's
Funeral Service, Narrows.
[SSDI, 07Jun1929 - 15Dec1996]
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+1997, Glen Lyn, Giles Co., VA, Obituary
The Roanoke Times, (VA) - April 19, 1997
Meadows, Anthony Eugene, (''Tool''), 34, of Glen Lyn, died
Thursday, April 17, 1997. He was born in Princeton, W.Va. on June 11, 1962, and
was the son of Dewey Eugene and Shirley Ann Akers Meadows of Narrows.
He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Onnie and
Nancy Meadows; and his step-grandmother, Marie Meadows; his paternal
grandfather, Earl Akers.
In addition to his parents he is survived by a son, Steven Anthony
Meadows of Glen Lyn; a brother, Danny Joe Meadows, Glen Lyn; four sisters and their husbands, Karen and
Jeff Blankenship, Glen Lyn,
Nancy and James Simpkins, Teresa and Mike Perdue, both of Narrows, Chasity and
Warren Wilson of Rich Creek; his maternal grandmother, Pearl Akers of
Princeton, W.Va.
Funeral services will be held Sunday at 4:30 p.m. in the chapel of
Riffe's Funeral Service in Narrows with Mike Lynn and Rev. Eddie Kendall
officiating. Burial will follow in Fairview Cemetery in Narrows.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+1995, Narrows, Giles Co., VA, Obituary
The Roanoke Times, (VA) - February 3, 1995
Blankenship, Macie Frazier, 94, of Route 2, Narrows, died Wednesday, February 1, 1995, in the
Giles Memorial Hospital in Pearisburg.
A life long resident of Giles County, she was born on October 26, 1900, and was
the daughter of the late David Erastus and Florence Beasley Frazier.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Lee
Blankenship , a son, Alva Blankenship , daughter, Alice B. Ferrell, four stepsons,
Alfred Blankenship , Omie Blankenship , Tommie Blankenship , Jack Blankenship ;
one stepdaughter, Gray Conley; three brothers, Josiah Frazier, J. E. Frazier, John
Frazier and a sister, Rubie Anderson.
She is survived by a daughter and
son-in-law, Della and Eugene Crawford, Nashville, Tenn.; daughter-in-law, Lorene E. Blankenship , Narrows; stepsons, Walker
Blankenship , Narrows, Fonso Blankenship , Salem; two stepdaughters, Mary Wilburn and Dollie
Horne, both of Narrows; two brothers, C. S. Frazier, Salem, Tobe Frazier,
Pearisburg; three sisters, Minnie Frazier, Lexington, N.C., Susan Cline,
Peterstown, W. Va., Lena Lucas, Riner; grandchildren,
David Blankenship , Beverly Rice, Elizabeth Copenhaver,
Robbin Kinzer, Steven Crawford, Barry Ferrell, Bernard Blankenship , Shannon Taft; great-grandchildren,
Rodney Rice, Lezley Rice, Carrie
Blankenship , Kimberly
Ferrell, Emily Ferrell, Ashlee Tidwell, Aimee Tidwell, Robert Crawford, Philip
Crawford, Kaitlin Copenhaver; one great-great-grandchild, Logan Rice; 31
stepgrandchildren; numerous great-great-stepgrandchildren.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, February 4, 1995, at 11
a.m. in the chapel of Riffe's Funeral Service in Narrows with the Rev. Shahn
Wilburn officiating. Burial will follow in Birchlawn Burial Park, Pearisburg.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+1995, Narrows, Giles Co., VA, Obituary
The Roanoke Times, (VA) - February 16, 1995
Fleeman, Sindy Lou Robertson, 89, of Narrows, died Tuesday,
February 14, 1995, in a Pearisburg
hospital. She was born in Mercer County at Athens, W.Va., on March 13, 1905 and
was the daughter of the late Charley D. and Mary Bird Robertson.
She was preceded in death by her husband, John David Fleeman; two
sons, Milton and Ronnie Fleeman, two daughters, Judy and Lois Fleeman; five
brothers, Tee Robertson, Jim Robertson, Cleve Robertson, Will Robertson and
Elbert Robertson; five sisters, Nettie R. Fanning, Grace R. Fleeman, Kate R.
Keffer, Bertha R. Fletcher, Idia R. Morris. She was a member of the Cornerstone
Pentecostal Holiness Church in Narrows.
She is survived by two sons, Emmett J. Fleeman and James Fleeman; a
daughter, Helen Blankenship, all of Narrows; 12 grandchildren; 22
great-grandchildren; nine great-great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be conducted 2 p.m. Friday, February 17,
1995, in the Chapel of Riffe's Funeral Service, Narrows, with the Rev. James
Pentacost officiating. Interment will follow in Fairview Cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+1995, Narrows, Giles Co., VA, Obituary
The Roanoke Times, (VA) - March 20, 1995
Blankenship, Robert Ray, 61, of Route 2, Narrows, died Saturday, March 18, 1995 at his
residence. A lifelong resident of Giles County, he was born on February 7, 1934
and was the son of Mrs. Mable
Spicer Blankenship of Narrows and the late Frank Marion Blankenship.
He was preceded in death by two brothers and a sister.
In addition to his mother, he is survived by his wife, Patty Hughes Blankenship of Narrows; a son and daughter-in-law, Tony Ray and Gail Blankenship of Narrows; a daughter and son-in-law, Leisa B. and David Meredith of Narrows; a sister, Zelma B.
Blankenship of Narrows; two grandchildren, Candice Nichole Blankenship and Shana Renee Blankenship both of Narrows.
Funeral services will be conducted Tuesday at 2 p.m. in the chapel
of Riffe's Funeral Serivce in Narrows with the Rev. James Pentecost and Rev.
Tom Gordon officiating. Burial will follow in Fairview Cemetery in Narrows.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+1995, Narrows, Giles Co., VA, Obituary
The Roanoke Times, (VA) - April 14, 1995
Blankenship, Roy Monroe, 77, of the Clendennin Community in Narrows, died Wednesday
evening, April 12, 1995, in Giles Memorial Hospital at Pearisburg, Va. Born in Bland County, Va. on February 2, 1918, he
was a son of the late Fred
Daniel and Oda Belle Wright Blankenship. A veteran of the U. S. Army in WWII, he
was a member of the Giles American Legion Club and V F W at Narrows. He
attended the Jesus Church of Clendennin.
Surviving are his devoted wife,
Geneva Hill Blankenship; four sons,
Roy Monroe Blankenship Jr., Hiwassee, Daniel Miller Blankenship, Staffordsville, Douglas
Leon Blankenship, Cleveland,
Ohio, and Willard Mac Blankenship,
Detroit, Michigan; eight grandchildren; two sisters, Florence Jacob, Raleigh, N. C. and Frankie Ramsey, True, W. Va.
Funeral services will be conducted Saturday, April 15, 1995, in the
Kendall Funeral Home in Pembroke, Va. at 2 p.m. Burial will be in Angels Rest
Memory Gardens at Narrows, Va.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+1995, Narrows, Giles Co., VA, Obituary
The Roanoke Times, (VA) - May 9, 1995
Trout, Jane Blankenship, 56, of Narrows, died Sunday, May 7, 1995 in a Pearisburg, Va. hospital. A lifelong
resident of Giles County, she was born on December 11, 1938 and was the
daughter of the late William Claude and Clara Elizabeth Shrader Blankenship.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Billy Trout, and a sister, Alice Blankenship Haga. She was a member of the V.F.W. Post #6000 Auxiliary of Narrows,
Va.
She is survived by a daughter, Elizabeth T. Williams, Narrows, Va.;
three brothers, Danny Blankenship, Wesley Blankenship,
both of Narrows, Va., Dale
Blankenship, Catawba, Va.; two
sisters, Lillie Rogers, Max Meadows, Va., Barbara Pennington,
Glen Lyn, Va.; two grandchildren, Justin Hodge and Austin Williams, both of
Narrows, Va.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, May 10, 1995 at 2 p.m. in
the chapel of Riffe's Funeral Service in Narrows, with the Rev. Larry Clark and
David Blankenship officiating. Burial will follow in
Fairview Cemetery, Narrows.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+1995, Narrows, Giles Co., VA, Obituary
The Roanoke Times, (VA) - May 18, 1995
Patteson, French, 64, of Route 2, Narrows, VA, died Sunday, May 14,
1995, in the Giles Memorial Hospital in Pearisburg,
VA. A lifelong resident of Giles County, He was born on March 25, 1931 and was
the son of the late George and ""Bessie"" Patteson French.
He was a veteran of the Korean War and was preceded in death by his
first wife, Josephine M. French and his second wife, Helen B. French.
He is survived by two sons and daughter-in-laws, Mr. and Mrs.
George French, Narrows, Peter J. and Shelby French, New Castle; a step-daughter, Angela Blankenship, Narrows, three step-sons, Walter L. Bostwick, Narrows, Walter J. Blankenship , Narrows, Harold L. Bostwick, Fincastle;
brother and sister-in-law, William P. and Margaret B. French, Narrows; a sister
and brother-in-law, Frances and Harry Kilbourne, Fla.; a sister, Harriett
Ragland, Roanoke; grandchildren, Jo
Ellen French, Narrows, Colleen French, New Castle, Ashley Blankenship and Andrea Blankenship,
Amanda and Jessica Bostwick, Narrows.
Funeral services will be held Thursday morning at 11 a.m. in the Chapel
of Riffe's Funeral Service, Narrows, Va. with Kellis McClaugherty, minister
officiating. Burial will follow in the Elmore Cemetery on Fork Mountain in
Giles County.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+1995, Narrows, Giles Co., VA, Obituary
The Roanoke Times, (VA) - June 5, 1995
Songer, Carrie Ellen, 72, of Narrows, passed away quietly at home
Saturday, June 3, 1995. She was born August 19, 1922 and was the daughter of
the late Amos Edward and Virgie
Blankenship Turpin.
She was preceded in death by a son, Larry Songer, nine brothers and
two sisters. She was a member of the First Baptist Church in Narrows.
Surviving are her husband, Woodrow Darnell Songer, Narrows; a son
and daughter-in-law, Edward and Sandra Songer, Floyd; four grandchildren,
Michell Scott and husband, Jeff, Pearisburg, Stacey Songer, Narrows, Junnifer
Songer, Christiansburg, and Brittany Songer, Floyd; and several nieces and
nephews.
Funeral services will be conducted 2 p.m. Tuesday, June 6, 1995 in
the chapel of Riffe's Funeral Service, with the Rev. Rick Painter and the Rev.
Larry Clark officiating. Interment will follow in Fairview Cemetery, Narrows.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+1995, Narrows, Giles Co., VA, Obituary
The Roanoke Times, (VA) - October 4, 1995 [Wednesday]
Wilburn, Mary Blankenship, 84, of Narrows, died Sunday [01Oct1995] evening in a Rich Creek, Virginia Nursing Home. a lifelong resident of Giles
County, she was born February 13, 1911 and was the daughter of the late Robert Lee and Rosa Perdue Blankenship . She was a member of the Valley Presbyterian Church in Narrows.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Floyd Jackson Wilburn; a
daughter, Louise Trent; three sons, W. C. Wilburn, Clovis Wilburn, Robie
Wilburn; two sisters, Gray Conley and Alice Ferrell; Brothers, Omie, Alva, Tommie, Jack, and Alfred Blankenship
.
She is survived by two sons, Larry Wilburn of Narrows, Va. and
Marshall Wilburn of Bland, Va.; three daughters, Barbara Wilburn, Pearisburg,
Va. Rose Lee Cox, Peters town, WV. Ellen Shires, Rich Creed, Va.; two brothers, Fonso Blankenship , Salem, Va. Walker Blankenship , Narrows, Va.; two sisters, Dollie Horne, Narrows, Va. Della Crawford, Nashville, Tn.; 22 grandchildren; 19
great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 2 P.M. in the chapel of
Riffe's Funeral Service in Narrows with Kellis McClaugherty, Minister, and Rev.
Dr. Don Clements Officiating. Burial will follow in Fairview Cemetery in
Narrows.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+1995, Narrows, Giles Co., VA, Obituary
The Roanoke Times, (VA) - November 30, 1995
Hughes, Lula Thursa, 87, of Route 2, Narrows, died Wednesday
morning at her residence. She was born in West Virginia on April 8, 1908, and
was the daughter of the late James Frederick and Elizabeth Blankenship Hughes.
She was preceded in death by two daughters, Gladys Long and Rosie
Nicewander; and one great-grandchild. She attended the Cedar Grove Church of
Christ.
She is survived by three daughters, Lois H. Conley and Verna H.
Kidd, both of Narrows; Fannie H. Thomas, Chicago, Ill.; a son, Berman Hughes,
Pembroke; two brothers, Carson Hughes, Narrows; Estil Hughes, Eggleston; two
sisters, Lida Havens, Hollybrook, Va., Nona Conley, Narrows; 17 grandchildren;
28 great-grandchildren; 7 great-great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held Saturday at 2 p.m. in the Chapel of
Riffe's Funeral Service in Narrows, with Kellis McClaugherty and the Rev.
Kimball Jones officiating. Burial will follow in Fairview Cemetery in Narrows.
[SSDI, 08Apr1908 - 15Nov1995]
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+1996, Narrows, Giles Co., VA, Obituary
The Roanoke Times, (VA) - January 3, 1996
Frazier, Sadie Skeens, 88, of Narrows, died Monday, January 1, 1996
in the Giles Memorial Hospital, Pearisburg.
A lifelong resident of Giles County, she was born in Narrows on April 5, 1907,
and was the daughter of the late E. Cam and Ethel Blankenship
Skeens.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Jack H. Frazier; and a
son, Arnold Frazier. She was a member of the First Baptist Church in Narrows.
She is survived by her son and his wife, Jerry and Anna Lee
Frazier, Narrows, another son, Wade H. Frazier, Rich Creek; three grandsons and
their wives, Kelly and Beth Frazier, Narrows, Scott and Pat Frazier, Raleigh,
N.C., Bryan and Crissy Frazier, Jacksonville, N.C.; six great-grandchildren,
Meaghan Frazier, Nathan Frazier, Kelly Elizabeth Frazier, Alec Frazier, Christopher
Frazier, Bryanna Elizabeth Frazier.
Funeral services will be held Thursday at 2 p.m. in the chapel of
Riffe's Funeral Service in Narrows, with the Rev. Rick Painter officiating.
Burial will follow in Fairview Cemetery, Narrows.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+1996, Narrows, Giles Co., VA, Obituary
The Roanoke Times, (VA) - June 21, 1996
Williams, Robert Charles, 62, of 401 Northview Street, Narrows,
died Wednesday, June 19, 1996, in the Giles Memorial Hospital in Pearisburg. A lifelong resident of
Narrows, he was born on March 15, 1934. He was preceded in death by his mother, Nettie Blankenship Williams. He was a member and a deacon at the Cornerstone
Pentecostal Holiness Church in Narrows.
He is survived by his father,
Charlie Williams, Narrows; his wife, Janetta Bragg Williams, Narrows; a son,
Chucky A. Williams. La Place, La.; a daughter, Jane Williams Mann,
Gilbertsville, Ky.; three sisters, Ilene McKinney, Wanda Giles, and Eva
Candler, all of Narrows.
Funeral services will be held Saturday at 2 p.m. at the Cornerstone
Pentecostal Holiness Church in Narrows with Rev. Kimball Jones officiating.
Burial will follow in Angel's Rest Cemetery, Narrows.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
1996, Narrows, Giles Co., VA, Obituary
The Roanoke Times, (VA) - June 30, 1996
Atwell, Jerry Scott, 59, of 212 W. Westview St., Narrows, died
Friday evening, June 28, 1996 in the University of Virginia Hospital in Charlottesville, Va. A life-long
resident of Narrows, he was born on March 8, 1937 and was preceded in death by
his father, William Scott Atwell. He was a retired Director of Public Works for
the Town of Narrows.
He is survived by his mother, Mildred Wilkinson Atwell of Narrows;
his wife, Diane Stafford Atwell, Narrows; two stepsons, Bradley Stafford,
Pearisburg, Benjamin Johnston, Narrows; two daughters, Misty A. Blankenship and
Sherrie Atwell, both of Narrows; a stepdaughter, Bridget Johnston,
Christiansburg; a sister and her husband, Arminta and Arthur Hutton, Port St.
John, Fla.
Funeral services will be held Monday at 1 p.m. at the First Baptist
Church in Narrows, Va., with the Rev. Rick Painter and the Rev. Kimball Jones
officiating. Burial will follow in Fairview Cemetery, Narrows.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+1996, Narrows, Giles Co., VA, Obituary
The Roanoke Times, (VA) - July 2, 1996
Blankenship, Minnie Wiley, 73, of Narrows, died Monday morning, July 1, 1996. She was an
active member of the Cornerstone Pentecostal Church in Narrows.
She was preceded in death by her father, Henderson Wiley; and her husband, Emitte Blankenship; a sister; and a granddaughter.
She is survived by her mother, Gladie Wiley, Athens, W.Va.; a daughter and son-in-law, Lois and Charlie Clark of Narrows; and a son and daughter-in-law, Jerry and Tommie Jane Blankenship of Peterstown, W.Va.; a brother, James Wiley of Columbus, Ohio; a
sister, Odell Calfee of Radford; three grandsons,
Burman Clark of Roanoke, Eddie Clark and Jerry Blankenship Jr., both of Narrows; one granddaughter, Sherri Billos of Mt. Airy,
N.C.; and one great-grandson, Ross Clark of Roanoke. She also leaves behind a
host of ''loving'' family and friends.
Funeral services will be Wednesday at 2 p.m. at Cornerstone
Pentecostal Holiness Church in Narrows with the Rev. Kimball Jones officiating.
Burial will follow in Fairview Cemetery.
[SSDI, 29Nov1922 - 01Jul1996]
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+1996, Narrows, Giles Co., VA, Obituary
The Roanoke Times, (VA) - July 18, 1996
James Austin Johnston, 43, of Narrows, died Tuesday, July 16, 1996.
Mr. Johnston was born on July 23, 1952, in Pearisburg, and was a son of the
late George William and Eileen Morris Johnston. Mr. Johnston was an employee of
the Hoechst-Celanese Plant in Narrows.
He is survived by his wife, Heida Martin Johnston; one son, Michael
Johnston of Narrows; one daughter, April Johnston of Narrows; two sisters, Becky Lucas of Pembroke, Dreama Blankenship of Narrows; two brothers, Bobby Johnston
of Narrows, Danny Johnston of Eggleston.
Funeral services will be conducted Friday, July 19, 1996, at 2 p.m.
in the Givens Funeral Chapel, Pearisburg, with the Rev. David Lawson
officiating, with interment in Birchlawn Burial Park, Pearisburg.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+1996, Narrows, Giles Co., VA, Obituary
The Roanoke Times, (VA) - July 23, 1996
Rowe, Virgia Spicer, 86, of Narrows, died Saturday, July 20, 1996
in the Conway Community Hospital, Conway,
SC. A lifelong resident of Giles County, she was born at Narrows, on
February 8, 1910 and was the daughter of the late, Harvey (Bud) and Rose Martin
Spicer.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Randolph S. Rowe, and a
son, Ralph Lucas, three brothers, Jim Spicer, Cover Spicer, and Guy Spicer, and
a daughter, Rachael S. Hufford.
She is survived by a son, William Lucas, Witchita, KS; daughters,
Alma Jean Mintz, Little River, S.C., and Sylvia Baldwin, Chesapeake; brother,
Claude Spicer, Narrows; sisters, Mabel Blankenship, Narrows, Bernice Brandon, Fairmont,
W.Va., Nora Batteiger, Castle Rock, Co.; 16 grandchildren; 18
great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday morning at 11:00 a.m in the
chapel of Riffe's Funeral Service in Narrows, with the Rev. W.C. Mintz
officiating. Burial will follow in Fairview Cemetery in Narrows.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+1996, Narrows, Giles Co., VA, Obituary
The Roanoke Times, (VA) - August 2, 1996
Neely, Edith Blankenship, 79, of Narrows, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and sister,
died Wednesday, July 31, 1996. A lifelong resident of Narrows, she was born on
October 7, 1916, and was the daughter of the late William Ervin and Ettie
McGuire Thorne Blankenship.
She was a devoted member of the Cedar Grove Church of Christ.
She was preceded in death by five brothers, Harold, Arthur, Paul, Marvin, and Alfred Blankenship; three sisters, Ruth Brooks, Effie and Hazel Blankenship;
and a grandson, Neal Dennis.
She is survived by her husband, Ray Neely of Narrows; four sons,
James Dennis, Vinton, Thomas Dennis and Allen Neely, both of Narrows, Carl Lyle
Neely, Chesterfield; two daughters, Patricia Walker, Phoenix, Ariz., Carol
Ballard, Blacksburg; two sisters, Laura Smith and Helen Chambers, both of Rich Creek; and a
special friend, Dickie Ingram of Narrows; eleven grandchildren; eight
great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held Saturday at 11 a.m. in the chapel of
Riffe's Funeral Service in Narrows, with Pastor Kellis McClaugherty, Minister
of the Cedar Grove Church of Christ officiating. Burial will follow in the
Birchlawn Burial Park in Pearisburg.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+1996, Narrows, Giles Co., VA, Death
Richmond Times-Dispatch (VA) - August 2, 1996
Mrs. Edith Blankenship Neely, 79, wife of Ray Neely.
(no match on SSDI)
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+1996, Narrows, Giles Co., VA, Obituary
The Roanoke Times, (VA) - August 31, 1996
Waldron, Richard Dickie, 61, of Narrows, died Friday morning,
August 30, 1996, at Giles Memorial Hospital in Pearisburg. Born in Narrows, he was a son of the late Dennis
Wilburn and Kathryn Lucas Waldron.
Dickie was a member of North Narrows Tabernacle Apostolic Faith and
was self employed as a cement contractor.
Surviving are his wife, Shirley Blankenship Waldron; two sons, Larry Dean Waldron of
Dublin and Richard Lee Waldron of Narrows; two daughters, Sheila Ann Waldron
and Melissa Cleo Weiss of Narrows; three brothers, Jack Waldron of Pearisburg,
Billy Waldron of Narrows and Johnny Waldron of Rich Creek; one sister, Betty
Kitts of Pulaski, and five grandchildren, Sarah Jarrells, Elisha Jarrells,
Justin Waldron, Jason Waldron and Jared Weiss.
Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Sunday at Kendall
Funeral Home Chapel in Pembroke, with the Rev. Paul Terry and the Rev. Eddie
Kendall officiating. Burial will be in Angels Rest Memory Gardens in Narrows.
[SSDI, 01Jan1935 - 30Aug19969]
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+1996, Narrows, Giles Co., VA, Obituary
The Roanoke Times, (VA) - September 21, 1996
Blankenship, Rev. Arby Jackson, 70, of Route 2, Narrows, died Thursday, September 19, 1996, at
Giles Memorial Hospital in Pearisburg.
A lifelong resident of Giles County, he was born on Wolf Creek Mountain on
February 13, 1926, and was the son of the late Edward and Sallie Belle King Blankenship.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Louise
Hare Blankenship; three brothers, Clarence, Marvin and Clifton
(''Rub"") Blankenship; a sister,
Macie Williams, and two grandsons, Joseph and Aaron Blankenship.
He was the pastor of the Church of the Lord Jesus on Blankenship Mountain, near Narrows, for 30 years.
He is survived by three sons,
Larry A. Blankenship and the Rev. Kenneth W. Blankenship of Narrows and Harold Blankenship
of Elliston; two daughters, Doris E. Lindsey of
Pearisburg and Loretta M. Martin of Pembroke; a brother, Eugene
Blankenship of Roanoke; four sisters, Inez Smith, Roxie Fleeman, Verena Vaughn and Irene Hale
of Narrows; 13 grandchildren, and 17 great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, September 22, 1996,
at the Church of the Lord Jesus on Blankenship Mountain,
near Narrows, with the Rev. Clenard Thornsberry, the Rev. Charles Croy and the
Rev. Raymond White officiating. Concluding services will be held in the
Heavenly View Cemetery near his home.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+1996, Narrows, Giles Co., VA, Obituary
The Roanoke Times, (VA) - October 7, 1996
Meadows, Lelia Virginia Vaughn, 85, of Narrows, died Saturday,
October 5, 1996. A lifelong resident of Giles County, she was born on December
25, 1910, and was the daughter of the late James William and Ada Virginia
Whittaker Vaughn.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Ralph Grant Meadows; two
sons, Billy Eugene Meadows and Harry Eugene Meadows; four sisters, Clarice
Blankenship, Dollie Lucado,
Nell Moran and Mabel Hare; three brothers, John Vaughn, Clarence Vaughn and
Grover Vaughn; two grandsons, and a great-grandson. She was a member of North
Narrows Tabernacle.
She is survived by four sons, James H. and his wife Annabell
Meadows, Charles E. Meadows, Eldon M. Meadows and David Whittaker of Narrows;
three daughters, Peggy M. and her husband Charles W. (''Bill"")
Harless of Narrows, Barbara M. and her husband Walter Perkins of Pearisburg and
Donna Meadows of Rich Creek; two sisters,
Frances Atwood and Pauline
Blankenship of Narrows; 21
grandchildren, 30 great-grandchildren, and a very special friend, Cherly
Perkins.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at North Narrows
Tabernacle, with the Rev. Paul Terry, the Rev. Tommy Ramsey and the Rev. Paul
Clark officiating. Concluding services will be held in Fairview Cemetery,
Narrows.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+1996, Narrows, Giles Co., VA, Obituary
The Roanoke Times, (VA) - December 2, 1996
Blankenship, Pauline Vaughn, 78, of Route 2, Narrows, died Saturday, November 30, 1996, at her
home. A lifelong resident of Giles County, she was born in Bland County on July
31, 1918, and was the daughter of the late James William and Ada Virginia
Whittaker Vaughn.
She was preceded in death by her husband, James
Clifton Blankenship; daughter, Betty B. Clemons; five sisters,
Lelia Meadows, Clarice
Blankenship, Dollie Lucado,
Nell Moran, Mabel Hare, and three brothers, John Vaughn, Clarence Vaughn and
Grover Vaughn. She was a member of the Church of the Lord Jesus on Blankenship Mountain, near Narrows.
She is survived by two sons,
Danny E. Blankenship and James W. Blankenship,
both of Narrows; two daughters, Linda B. Pruett, Bluefield, Va., Carol B. Taylor,
Narrows; a sister, Frances Atwood, Narrows; ten grandchildren, and five
great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday at 11 a.m. at the Church of
the Lord Jesus on Blankenship
Mountain, near Narrows, with
the Rev. Kenneth Blankenship and the Rev. Eddie Kendall officiating.
Concluding services will be held in the Heavenly View Cemetery near Narrows.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+1997, Narrows, Giles Co., VA, Obituary
The Roanoke Times, (VA) - January 19, 1997
Meadows, Katherine Blankenship, 74, of 406 Locust Street, Narrows, died Friday, January 17, 1997
at her residence. A life long resident of Giles County, she was born on October
17, 1922 and was the daughter of the late Gilbert Houston and
Gladys Helen Stebar Blankenship. She was a member of the Woodland Street
Baptist Church.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by three brothers, Donald E. Blankenship, William H. Blankenship and Gilbert H.
Blankenship, Jr. and a sister, Donetta Jean
Henson.
She is survived by her husband, Gilbert J. Meadows, Narrows; a son
Robert Meadows of Narrows; two brothers,
Gary Blankenship, Baltimore, Md; and Billy E. Blankenship, Pulaski, Va; four sisters, Sylvia Lilly, Peterstown, WV; Helen Greenleaf, and Viola Hanes, both of Pearisburg, Va; Madeline Gautier, Narrows; two grandsons, Robert L. Meadows, Jr. of
Williamsburg, Va; and Michael W. Meadows of Bayonne, N.J.; two
great-grandchilden, Katherine Lee Meadows and Shane Meadows, both of
Williamsburg, VA.
Funeral services will be held Monday, January 20, 1997 at 2 p.m. in
the Chapel of Riffe's Funeral service in Narrows with Rev. Stanley Harvey
officiating. Concluding services will be held in Fairview Cemetery in Narrows.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+1997, Narrows, Giles Co., VA, Obituary
The Roanoke Times, (VA) - May 19, 1997
Blankenship, Rufus Ward, 41, of 415 Poplar Street, Narrows, died Saturday evening, May 17,
1997, in the University of Virginia Hospital in Charlottesville. A life-long resident of Narrows, he was born on
April 14, 1956, and was the son of Mrs. Mildred Hare Blankenship of Narrows and the late Oakley H. Blankenship. He was a graduate of Narrows High School.
In addition to his mother, he is survived by a brother and his wife, Stanley and Darlene Blankenship, Narrows; sisters, Janetta and Dustin Pettrey, Lerona, W.Va., and Susan Blankenship and Roger Runions of Narrows; nieces and nephews, Michael
and Alisha Blankenship,
Matthew and Ashley Pettrey, Brook Shepherd and Bridget Blankenship.
Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Tuesday, May 20, 1997, in
the Chapel of Riffe's Funeral Service in Narrows, with the Rev. Jerry Shepherd
officiating. Interment will follow in Birchlawn Burial Park, Pearisburg.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+1997, Narrows, Giles Co., VA, Obituary
The Roanoke Times, (VA) - June 27, 1997
Conley, David Estle, 70, of Route #2, Narrows, died Thursday
morning, June 26, 1997, at his residence on Wolf Creek. A lifelong resident of
Giles County, he was born on February 2, 1927, and was the son of the late
Elbert Bowman and Virginia Palmer Conley.
He was preceded in death by three brothers; and four sisters. He
was a lay minister at the East Chapel Community Church and held services at the
various nursing homes in the area. He was a mail carrier for the U.S. Postal
Service, and a veteran of World War II and the Korean War.
Surviving are his wife, Evelyn Blankenship Conley; three sons and their wives, David and La
Donna Conley, Peterstown, W.Va., Ronnie and Melissa Conley, Roger Conley, both
of Narrows; a daughter and her husband, Judy and Todd Onley, Narrows; two
brothers, Arnold and Harless Conley, Route #2, Narrows; and a sister, Lena
Mullins, Dublin; eight grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, June 28, 1997, at the East
Chapel Community Church on Wolf Creek, near Narrows, at 2 p.m. with Rev. Roy
Holt and Rev. Sylvia Hill officiating. Burial will follow in the Boyd Cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+1997, Narrows, Giles Co., VA, Obituary
The Roanoke Times, (VA) - September 8, 1997
Mullins, Lena Esther Conley, 89, of the Wolf Creek Community,
Narrows, died Saturday, September 6, 1997, in Pulaski Community Hospital. She was born January 28, 1908, in Giles
County, the daughter of the late Elbert Bowman and Virginia Elizabeth Palmer
Conley.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Frank Bruce Mullins;
three sons, Richard Edward Mullins, James Robert Mullins and William Garland
Mullins, and two daughters, Shirley Ann Taylor and Mildred Louise Johnston.
She is survived by two daughters,
Sylvia Esther Ramsey of Narrows and Martha M. Blankenship of Rich Creek; two sons, Frank V. (''Junior"") Mullins
and Charlie B. Mullins, both of Narrows; two brothers, Harless Conley and
Arnold Conley, both of Narrows; 12 grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren, and
five great-great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at East Chapel Church,
Wolf Creek, with the Rev. Sylvia Hill officiating. Burial will be in the
Mullins Family Cemetery, Narrows.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+1997, Narrows, Giles Co., VA, Obituary
The Roanoke Times, (VA) - October 29, 1997
Bowles, Sylvia Blankenship, 68, of Route 2, Narrows, died Monday, October 27, 1997 in the
Princeton Community Hospital, Princeton,
W.Va. She was born in Bland County on October 21, 1929 and was the daughter of Mrs. Pearl B. Blankenship of Route 2, Narrows, and the Late Clarence C. Blankenship.
She was preceded in death by her husband, William Ira Bowles; and a
brother, Junior Blankenship. She was a member of the First Baptist
Church in Narrows, where she taught Sunday School for years.
In addition to her mother she is survived by two sons and their
wives, Gary and Helen Bowles and Doug and Terri Bowles, Narrows; a daughter and
her husband, Dianne and Bobby Gaurtier, Narrows; a foster daughter, Judy
Sadler, Narrows; a brother, Jerry and his wife, Sharon
Blankenship, Narrows; eight grandchildren;
two great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held Thursday, October 30, 1997 at 2 p.m.
in the Chapel of Riffe's Funeral Service in Narrows with The Rev. Rick Painter
and The Rev. Kimball Jones officiating. Burial will follow in Cedar Grove
Cemetery on Wolf Creek near Narrows.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+1997, Narrows, Giles Co., VA, Obituary
The Roanoke Times, (VA) - December 12, 1997
Thorn, Bascom Caudill, 79, of Route 1, Narrows, died Wednesday,
December 10, 1997 in the Carilion Giles Memorial Hospital, Pearisburg. A lifelong resident of Giles County, he was born on
June 16, 1919 and was the son of the late Mack and Bessie Blankenship Thorn.
He was preceded in death by a son, Ronald Thorn, 3 step-brothers,
Everett Fleeman, Roy Fleeman, Dave Fleeman, 3 step-sisters, Minnie Fleeman, May
Martin, Pearl Clark. He was a retired supervisor for the Snyder-Hunt Company,
Blacksburg, VA.
He is survived by his wife, Cleo Perdue Thorn; two sons, Mack C.
Thorn, Rich Creek, Okie L. Thorn, Narrows; four daughters, Loretta T. Lafon and
Barbara T. Harvey, Sue T. Fleeman, all of Narrows, Linda T. Henninger,
Greensboro, NC., a half brother, Vernice Fleeman, Pulaski; eleven
grandchildren, eleven great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held Saturday morning, December 13,1997 at
11 a.m. in the Chapel of Riffe's Funeral Service in Narrows with Rev. Arnold
Gillispie officiating. Burial will follow in Fairview Cemetery in Narrows.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+1998, Narrows, Giles Co., VA, Obituary
The Roanoke Times, (VA) - January 18, 1998
Blankenship, Jesse Herbert, 52, of Shraders Trailer Court in Narrows, died Saturday morning,
January 17, 1998, at his home in the loving care of his family after a long
illness. Born in Narrows on February 13, 1945, he was a son of the late Earnest
Paul and Carrie Ratcliff Blankenship.
He was a veteran of the U.S. Army during the Vietnam Era and had
been employed as a carpenter. He attended Faith Temple Pentecostal Holiness
Church in Pearisburg.
He was preceded in death by a grandson, Jesse Corbett Collins;
three brothers, Bill, Bobby Joe and Charles Edward Blankenship, and a sister, Bernice B. Lilly.
Surviving are his wife, Patricia Parcell Blankenship; two daughters,
Lynn B. (Mrs. Carl) Collins and Michelle B. (''Shell"") Powell of Pearisburg; two brothers, Paul Blankenship and Jack Blankenship of
Narrows; five sisters, Brenda Cyrus of Narrows, Eula Hale of Narrows, Carol Bouldin of Rich Creek, Evelyn Blankenship
of Luray and Louise Wiley of Roanoke, and two grandsons, Carl
Collins Jr. and Randy Collins.
Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Monday, January 19,
1998, at Kendall Funeral Home in Pembroke, with the Rev. David Lawson and the
Rev. Eddie Kendall officiating. Burial will be in Sunrise Memorial Park in Rich
Creek.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+1998, Narrows, Giles Co., VA, Obituary
The Roanoke Times, (VA) - January 26, 1998
Ramsey, Sylvia Conwell, 68, of Rt. 2, Narrows, died Saturday
afternoon, January 24, 1998 at her home on Wolf Creek in the tender love and
care of her family. She was born in West Virginia on January 16, 1930 and was
the daughter of the late Frank V. and Lena Esther Conley Mullins.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her
husbands, Albert R. Conwell, Sr. and Homer R. Ramsey, three brothers, William
G. Mullins, James Robert Mullins and Richard Edward Mullins, three sisters, Shirley Mullins Taylor,
Mildred Louise John son and Martha
Margaret Blankenship, who will
be buried in Narrows Monday afternoon.
She is survived by three sons, Albert Ray Conwell, Jr. and James
Michael Conwell, both of Narrows, Allen Ray Ramsey, Fairlawn; a daughter and
son-in-law, Penny and Tim Bowles, Narrows; two brothers, Charlie B. Mullins and
Frank V. (Junior) Mullins, both of Narrows; two grandsons, Matthew and Mark
Bowles, who were very loved by their mamaw.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday, January 27, 1998 at 1 p.m.
in the East Chapel Community Church on Wolf Creek, with the Rev. Sylvia Hill
officiating. Burial will follow in the Mullins Family Cemetery near the home.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+1998, Narrows, Giles Co., VA, Obituary
The Roanoke Times, (VA) - February 19, 1998
Blankenship, Nettie Wyatt, 97, of Route 2, Narrows, died Wednesday, February 18, 1998, in
Evansham Manor Nursing Home in Wytheville.
She was born at Pea Patch on February 1, 1901, and was the daughter of the late
Dalphos H. and Gertrude Wagner Wyatt. She was a resident of the Wolf Creek
Community near Narrows for many years. Mrs. Blankenship was a member of the
Kathleen Memorial United Methodist Church.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a daughter,
Hazel Robertson; three husbands, William Wills, Richard Clint Robertson and Burmon Blankenship; five brothers; and two sisters.
She is survived by two granddaughters, Rebecca Robertson Lewis,
Alexandria, and Betty Lynn Manning, Narrows; two great-grandchildren, Jennifer
Lewis, Blacksburg, and Matthew Manning, Las Vegas, Nev.
Graveside services will be held Friday, February 20, 1998, at 11
a.m. in Birchlawn Burial Park in Pearisburg with Rev. J. D. Clark officiating.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+1998, Narrows, Giles Co., VA, Obituary
The Roanoke Times, (VA) - February 27, 1998
Blankenship, Gracie Lou, 85, of Narrows, died Thursday morning, February 26, 1998 at the
residence of her daughter, Juanita B. Bean at 6825 Tinkerdale Rd. in Roanoke. She was born in Bland County
on September 4, 1912 and was the daughter of the late Raleigh and Lillie Mae
Hare Blankenship.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Alfred F. Blankenship and a grandson.
She is also survived by two other daughters, Mrs. Edna B. Hatfield, Gilbert, W.Va. and Mrs. Loretta B. Jones, Bradshaw, W.Va.; eight grandchildren; and nine
great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held Sunday, March 1, 1998 at 2 p.m. at
Riffe's Funeral Chapel in Narrows. Burial will follow in Woodlawn Memorial
Park, Bluewell, W.Va.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+1998, Narrows, Giles Co., VA, Obituary
The Roanoke Times, (VA) - April 1, 1998
Blankenship, Evelyn Hodge, 65, of Narrows, died Monday, March 30, 1998, at her home on Wolf
Creek, near Narrows. A lifelong resident of Giles County, she was born on June
9, 1932 and was the daughter of the late Edward M. and Mamie Victoria Pruett
Hodge.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a sister,
Hazel H. Johnson in 1975. She was a member of the Kathleen Memorial United
Methodist Church and was also a member of the Wolf Creek Ruritan Club.
She is survived by her husband, Arnold Blankenship,
Narrows; a very special friend, Jody Shepherd of Narrows; several nieces and
nephews.
Funeral services will be held Thursday, April 2, 1998, at 11 a.m.
at the Kathleen Memorial United Methodist Church on Wolf Creek, near Narrows,
with Rev. J. D. Clark officiating. Burial will follow in Fairview Cemetery,
Narrows.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
1998, Narrows, Giles Co., VA, Obituary
The Roanoke Times, (VA) - June 27, 1998
Sexton, Andy Thomas Jr., 50, of Narrows, died Thursday, June 25,
1998, in the VA Medical Center, Salem.
A lifelong resident of Giles County, he was born on March 22, 1948, and was the
son of Mrs. Lura Robertson Sexton of Narrows and the late Andy Thomas Sexton
Sr.
He was a veteran of the Vietnam Conflict and was a member of the
V.F.W. Post #6000 of Narrows.
In addition to his mother, he is survived by his wife, Clara Goad
Sexton; three sons, Jason Sexton, Ft. Bragg, N.C., Timothy Sexton and Jonathan
Sexton, both of Narrows; two daughters,
Chasity Blankenship and Brittany Elaine Sexton, both of
Narrows; a brother, Johnny Sexton, Pearisburg; two sisters, Ruth Smith and
Patricia Lucas, both of Narrows; two grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held Sunday, June 28, 1998, at 2 p.m. in the
chapel of Riffe's Funeral Service in Narrows with Rev. Kimball Jones
officiating. Burial will follow in Angel's Rest Cemetery near Narrows with
graveside rites conducted by the V.F.W. Post #6000, the American Legion Post
#68, both of Narrows, and Pembroke Post #311.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+1998, Narrows, Giles Co., VA, Obituary
The Roanoke Times, (VA) - August 18, 1998
Conley, Evelyn Blankenship, 67, of Narrows, died Saturday, August 15, 1998. She was born in
Bland County on September 6, 1930, and was a daughter of the late Raleigh and Lillie Hare
Blankenship. She was a member
of the East Chapel Community Church.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her
husband, David E. Conley, on June 26, 1997; four sisters, Opal Clark, Magdeline Blankenship, Grace Blankenship and Virginia Blankenship, and five brothers, Claude
Blankenship, Clarence Blankenship, Harry Blankenship, Raymond Blankenship and Gilbert Blankenship.
She is survived by two sons and their wives, David Conley and his
wife, LaDonna of Peterstown, W.Va., and Ronnie Conley and his wife, Melissa of
Narrows; a son, Roger Conley of Narrows; a daughter and her husband, Judy and
Todd Oney of Narrows; a brother, Arvin Blankenship of Narrows; a sister, Lena Buckland of Narrows; nine grandchildren,
and one great-grandchild.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday, August 20, 1998,
at the East Chapel Community Church, with the Rev. Roy Holt and the Rev. Sylvia
Hill officiating. Burial will follow in the Boyd Cemetery on Wolf Creek.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+1998, Narrows, Giles Co., VA, Obituary
The Roanoke Times, (VA) - October 21, 1998
Wilkinson, Lois Dunford, 56, of 105 Fairview Street, Narrows, died
Monday, October 19, 1998. She was born on Wolf Creek near Narrows on June 14,
1942 and was the daughter of the late James Edward Dunford and Gray Blankenship Conley. She was a retired sales representative
for the Cytec Industries of Havre-De Grace, Md.
She is survived by her husband, Buddy Edward Wilkinson of Narrows;
a son, Scott Edward Wilkinson of Perrysville, Md.; a daughter, Sidonia Lynn
Cramer of Joppatown, Md.; three brothers, James E. Dunford of Newport News,
Va., Gary W. Dunford of Rising Sun, Md., Ray Dunford of Scottsboro, Al.; a
granddaughter, Randi Lynn Cramer of Joppatown, Md.
Funeral services will be held Thursday, October 22, 1998 at 1 p.m.
in the Chapel of Riffe's Funeral Service in Narrows with Rev. Chris Michael
officiating. Burial will follow in Birchlawn Burial Park, Pearisburg.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+1998, Narrows, Giles Co., VA, Obituary
The Roanoke Times, (VA) - October 28, 1998
Ronnie Kyle Spicer, 47, of Narrows, died Tuesday, October 27, 1998
in the Tazewell Community Hospital.
A lifelong resident of Giles County, he was born on October 26, 1951, and was
the son of Mr. Willie A. Spicer of Narrows and the Late Ercelle Keffer Spicer.
In addition to his mother, he was preceded in death by a brother,
Robert Spicer; and a sister, Joyce Blankenship.
He is survived by his wife, Wilma Browning Spicer; a son, Ronnie K.
Spicer Jr. of Narrows; a daughter, America Dawn Spicer of Narrows; four
brothers, Arnold, Eugene, William, and Jeffrey Spicer, all of Narrows; two sisters, Loretta Mae Blankenship and Brenda Kay Meadows, both of Narrows; and a grandchild.
Funeral services will be held 1 p.m. Thursday, October 29, 1998 in
the chapel of Riffe's Funeral Service, Narrows, with the Rev. David Blankenship officiating. Burial will follow in Angel's
Rest Cemetery, Narrows.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+1998, Narrows, Giles Co., VA, Obituary
The Roanoke Times, (VA) - December 18, 1998
Smith, Laura Blankenship, 88, of Narrows, beloved mother of Bill M. Smith and Bob J. Smith
of Narrows entered into the realms of peace and rest Thursday morning, December
17, 1998, in the Bluefield Regional Medical Center, Bluefield, W.Va.
She was a ray of sunshine for the residents of Riverview Nursing
Home in Rich Creek, where she was a volunteer for 20 years. She was an active
member of the Glen Lyn Church of Christ at Glen Lyn, Va. She had lived most of
her entire life in Narrows before moving to Rich Creek, Va., living there for
three years. After suffering a stroke in July, she resided at Kegley Manor
Nursing Facility at Bastian, Va.
She was born on October 22, 1910, and was the daughter of the late William Ervin and Ettie
Marie Thorne Blankenship.
She was preceded in death by five brothers and four sisters.
In addition to her sons, she is survived by a sister, Helen B. Chambers, Rich Creek; two daughters-in-law, Carolyn L. Smith and
Ruth S. Smith, both of Narrows; four grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.
Graveside services will be held Saturday at 3:00 in Fairview
Cemetery, Narrows, with ministers Mike Lynn and Kellis McClaugherty
officiating.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+1999, Narrows, Giles Co., VA, Obituary
The Roanoke Times, (VA) - March 19, 1999
Harold Leslie Bostwick, 40, of Narrows, died Tuesday morning, March
16, 1999 near Elliston as a result of injuries received in an accident on I-81.
He was born in Virginia on March 5, 1959 and was the son of the late Harold Bud
Bostwick and Helen Blankenship French.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a special
uncle, Woody Cash and a special friend, Robert Farmer. He was employed by the
Capco Machinery Company as a service representative and had done extensive
traveling for the company around the world. During his travels, he met many
people and made many friends. He was a graduate of Giles High School, Class of
1977.
He is survived by two brothers,
Lewis Bostwick, Plainfield, Ind., Walter Blankenship,
Narrows; a sister, Angie B. Weatherly, Narrows; four nieces, Amanda Snidow, Jessica
Bostwick, Andrea and Ashley Blankenship;
and numerous loving cousins.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, March 20, 1999 at 11 a.m.
in the Chapel of Riffe's Funeral Service in Narrows with Rev. Eddie Johnson
officiating. Burial will follow in the Lawson Cemetery, Pembroke.
[Helen Delores Cash married Homer Jackson
Blankenship]
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+1999, Narrows, Giles Co., VA, Obituary
The Roanoke Times, (VA) - April 6, 1999
Mark Andrew Havens, 92, of Route 2, Narrows (Wolf Creek), died
peacefully at his residence Saturday, April 3, 1999. A lifelong resident of
Giles County, he was born on November 11, 11906 and was the son of the late
Andrew and Lucy Morris Havens. He was a retired welder at the Celanese Fibers
Company Plant at Narrows and was a faithful member of the Kathleen Memorial
United Methodist Church on Wolf Creek.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Myrtle Elizabeth Ferguson
Havens; a son, Rodney Havens; a step-son, Hampton Turner; four brothers; and
five sisters.
He is survived by two step-sons, Gomer and Bill Turner of Narrows;
four step-daughters. Inez Patton, of
Haymarket, Jackie Creger, of Springfield, Frances Pendrey, of Indiana, Pa., Anna Lou Blankenship, of Narrows; 36 grandchildren; and seven
great grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, April 5, 1999 at 11 a.m.
in the Chapel of Riffe's Funeral Service in Narrows with Rev. J. D. Clark
officiating. Burial will follow in Cedar Grove Cemetery on Wolf Creek.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+1999, Narrows,
Giles Co., VA, Obituary
The Roanoke Times, (VA) - July 23, 1999
Dewesse, Vernie Fleeman, 70, of Narrows, died Wednesday, July 21,
1999 in the Pulaski Community Hospital. A lifelong resident of Giles County,
she was born on September 25, 1928 and was the daughter of the late George
Milton and Clara Bessie
Blankenship Fleeman.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her
husband, Daniel W. Deweese, and a brother, Everette Fleeman. She was a member
of the Church of God of Prophecy in Narrows.
She is survived by a sister, Panzy F. Reed, Narrows, and a brother,
Vernice Fleeman, Dublin.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, July 24, 1999 at 11 a.m. at
the Church of God of Prophecy in Narrows with Rev. Jim Hagy officiating. Burial
will follow in Fairview Cemetery, Narrows.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
1999, Narrows, Giles Co., VA, Obituary
The Roanoke Times, (VA) - December 2, 1999
Mullins, Helen Louise, 76, of 121 Springhollow Road, Narrows, died
Tuesday, November 30, 1999 in the Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital. A
lifelong resident of Giles County, she was born on March 5, 1923 and was the
daughter of the late Burley Edward and Ethel Blankenship
Cawley.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her
husband, Roy Lester Mullins; two sons, Danny Mullins and Billy Joe Mullins.
She is survived by three sons, Eddie Mullins, Narrows, Richard
Mullins, Christiansburg, Douglas Wayne Mullins, Narrows; a daughter, Sandra Sue
Lovell, Narrows; a brother, Franklin Cawley, Rich Creek; a sister, Iva Lee
Colley, Narrows; six grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; three
step-great-grandchildren. She was a member of the Wayside Mission Baptist
Church.
Funeral services will be held Friday, December 3, 1999 at 2 p.m. in
the Chapel of Riffe's Funeral Service with Rev. Arnold Gillispie officiating.
Burial will follow in the Sunrise Memorial Gardens, Rich Creek.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+1999, Narrows, Giles Co., VA, Obituary
The Roanoke Times, (VA) - August 23, 1999
Pruitt, Lewis Edward, Sr., 65, of Narrows, passed away Saturday,
August 21, 1999, at the Veterans Hospital in Roanoke. Mr. Pruitt was born June 19, 1934 in Jewel Ridge, Va. and
was a son of the late Ira Pruitt and Willie Crawford Pruitt.
Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Frank
Pruitt. Mr. Pruitt was an Army veteran and was employed for 36 years as a truck
driver, first working for Hennis Spector Freight Lines of Roanoke, then for
Russell Transfer of Roanoke and retired from ABF Freight Systems of Fort Smith,
Ark. Mr. Pruitt was also a member of the American Legion Post #068 in Narrows, and
was a member of the International Brotherhood of Teamster Union.
He is survived by his wife, Bonnie Munsey Pruitt of Narrows; one
son, Lewis Pruitt, Jr. of Roanoke; five daughters,
Donna Groves of Pearisburg, Linda Routt of Buchanan, Kathy Pruitt of Roanoke,
Vickie Hubbard of Roanoke, and Debbie
Blankenship of Roanoke; two
brothers, Harold Pruitt of Roanoke, Oscar Daley of Jewel Ridge; two sisters,
Beatrice Thompson of Pearisburg, Jean Christian of Jewel Ridge; seven
grandchildren; a special grandson and buddy, James Groves, Jr.; and one
great-grandchild.
Funeral services will be conducted Tuesday, August 24, 1999, at 2
p.m. at the Givens Funeral Chapel in Pearisburg, with the Rev. Aubrey Whitlow
officiating, with burial following in Birchlawn Burial Park in Pearisburg.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+1999, Narrows, Giles Co., VA, Obituary
The Roanoke Times, (VA) - September 8, 1999
Reed, Pansy Fleeman, 75, of Narrows, died Monday, September 6,
1999, in the Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital, Roanoke. A lifelong resident of Giles County, she was born on
October 25, 1922, and was the daughter of the late George Milton and Clara Bessie Blankenship Fleeman.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her
husband Howard Watha Reed; brothers and sisters, Roy Fleeman, Dave Fleeman,
Everett Thorne, Edward Thorne, Bascom Thorne, Clarence Thorne, Mack Thorne,
Minnie Fleeman, May Martin, Vernie Deweese, Annie Wright, Bessie Thorne.
She is survived by a son, Richard Fleeman, Narrows; a brother,
Vernice Fleeman, Rich Creek; and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held 1 p.m., Thursday, September 9, 1999,
at the Church of God of Prophecy, Narrows, with the Rev. Jim Hagy officiating.
Burial will follow in Birchlawn Burial Park, Pearisburg.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+1999, Narrows, Giles Co., VA, Obituary
The Roanoke Times, (VA) - October 19, 1999
Spicer, Willie Alfred, ("Buck"), 87, of Narrows, died
Sunday, October 17, 1999 in the Bluefield Regional Medical Center, Bluefield, W.Va. A lifelong resident of
Giles County, he was born on July 28, 1912 and was the son of the late, Joe
Bill and Josie Spicer.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his loving
wife, Ercell Keffer Spicer; two daughters,
Joyce Ann Blankenship, Reba Darlene Spicer; two sons, Ronnie K.
Spicer, Robert J. Spicer; one great-grandchild, Courtney Elizabeth Spicer;
three sisters, Ilene Janney, Edna Trout, Hedi Trout; four brothers, Clarence,
Jack, Raymond, Harold Spicer. He was a retired concrete finisher and a rock
mason.
He is survived by two daughters,
Brenda Kay Meadows, Narrows, Loretta
Blankenship, Pearisburg; five
sons, Jerry, Jeffrey, Arnold, William, Eugene Spicer, all of Narrows; a sister,
Mildred Thorne, Narrows; 27 grandchildren; 47 great-grandchildren; four very
special friends, Ray Sexton, Claudie
Spicer, Danny Blankenship , Howard Spicer.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, October 20, 1999 at 2 p.m.
in the chapel of Riffe's Funeral Service in Narrows with Rev. Griffin C.
Callahan officiating. Burial will follow in Fairview Cemetery, Narrows.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
1999, Narrows, Giles Co., VA, Obituary
The Roanoke Times, (VA) - November 18, 1999
Atwell, Mildred Wilkinson, 87, of Narrows, died Wednesday, November
17, 1999 at her residence. A lifelong resident of Narrows, she was born on May
12, 1912 and was the daughter of the late Riley Watson and Myrtle Matilda Akers
Wilkinson.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her
husband, William Scott Atwell; a son, Jerry Scott Atwell; two brothers and four
sisters. She was a retired twisting operator at the Celanese Plant having
retired there after 30 years of service. She was a member of the Cornerstone
Pentecostal Holiness Church in Narrows and the Celco Sunshine Club.
She is survived by a daughter and her husband, Arminta and Art
Hutton, Cocoa, Fla.; four grandchildren,
Misty Blankenship and her husband, Darryl, Narrows, Sherrie Atwell, Narrows, Scott Funk, Fort Walton Beach,
Fla., Linda Holter, Leesburg, Fla.; ten grandchildren; six great-great
grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held Friday, November 19, 1999 at 1 p.m.
in the chapel of Riffe's Funeral Service in Narrows with the Rev. Donald
Stansell and the Rev. Kimball Jones officiating. Burial will follow in Fairview
Cemetery, Narrows.
Friends are welcomed at Riffe's Thursday from 6 to 8 p.m. She was a
blessing to all who knew her and was loved by all. She never met a stranger.
She loved her Lord and she loved her family.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+1995, Pearisburg, Giles Co., VA, Obituary
The Roanoke Times, (VA) - February 1, 1995
Hodge, Billy Monroe, 67, of Pearisburg, died Monday, January 30,
1995, in a Roanoke hospital. He was
born in Narrows, VA. on August 23, 1927 and was the son of the late Augustus
and Mollie Blankenship Hodge.
He was preceded in death by his brother, Jasper Hodge and sister,
Lyda Skeens. He was a member of the First Christian Church in Narrows.
He is survived by a son, Billy E. Hodge, Pearisburg; two sisters,
Mrs. Joe Lewey and Mrs. Frank Scheedel, Pearisburg; three grandson, Philip
Hodge, Pearisburg, Randy and Troy Hodge, both of Waynesboro; one
great-granddaughter, Valentina Hodge; a niece, Mrs. John Wankala, North
Bellmore, NY; a nephew, Joe Lewey, Largo, Fla.
Funeral services will be conducted 1 p.m. Thursday, February 2,
1995, in the chapel of Riffe's Funeral Service, Narrows, with the Rev. Jack
Musick officiating. Interment will follow in Fairview Cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+1995, Pearisburg, Giles Co., VA, Obituary
The Roanoke Times, (VA) - April 17, 1995
Ferrell, Lillian Inez Collins, 60, of Pearisburg, died Sunday,
April 16, 1995, in the Meadowbrook Nursing Home, Shawsville, following a long illness. Ms. Ferrell was born in Craig
County on February 20, 1935 a daughter of the late Herbert Collins and Victoria Blankenship Collins.
She is survived by one son, Larry Wayne Ferrell of Pearisburg; one
sister, Charlotte Jennelle of Pearisburg; one grandchildren, Kevin Wayne
Ferrell of Pearisburg.
Funeral services will be conducted Tuesday, April 18, 1995, at 11
a.m. in the Givens Funeral Chapel in Pearisburg with the Rev. William Perkins
officiating with interment in the Huffman-Collins Cemetery on Johns Creek,
Craig County.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+1998, Pearisburg, Giles Co., VA, Obituary
The Roanoke Times, The (VA) - August 13, 1998
Morris, Lucille Browning Ramos, 81, of Pearisburg, died Wednesday,
August 12, 1998, in Giles Memorial Hospital after a long illness. Born in
McComas, WV. on April 13, 1917, she was a daughter of the late William Gratton
and Ethel Maria Dills Browning.
She was a devoted Christian with a fervent zeal for her Lord and
His Church. She was a member of the Jesus Church in Clendennin near Narrows.
She was preceded in death by her husbands Clarence
''Preacher"" Morris and Jose ''Raymond"" Ramos; a daughter,
Virginia R. Frazier; a son, David Randall Ramos, and a grandson, James Scott
Phillips.
Surviving are three sons, Glenn Roy Ramos and Raymond T. Ramos,
both of Narrows, and William E. ''Bucky"" Morris of Pearisburg; four daughters, Sharon M. Albert of Poplar
Hill, Phyllis R. Blankenship, Frankie R. Vaughn, and Brenda R.
Phillips, all of Narrows; 27 grandchildren; 43 great-grandchildren; three
brothers, W.G. Browning of Princeton, Ray Browning of Dublin, and Junior
Browning of Richmond; four sisters, Helen Petrey, Lillian Browning, Alene
Browning, all of Princeton, and Irene Riffe of Logan, W.Va.
Funeral services will be conducted 2 p.m. Friday, in The Jesus
Church of Clendennin near Narrows, with Pastor Eddie Kendall officiating. Burial
will be in Angels Rest Memory Gardens in Narrows.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+1998, Pearisburg, Giles Co., VA, Obituary
The Roanoke Times, (VA) - September 13, 1998
Hare, Robert Ward Jr., (''Bob""), 71, of Pearisburg, passed
away Friday, September 11, 1998 at Carilion Giles Memorial Hospital. He was
born December 18, 1926 at Narrows and was the son of the late Robert Ward and
Dollie Mae Vaughn Hare. He belonged to the Giles Saddle Club and was retired
from the National Gypsum Co.
He is survived by his dear companion, Edna K. Riggs of Pearisburg;
four daughters, Janice, Doreen, Diane and Marsha Hare; two sons, Michael Hare,
and Ward Hare, Pearisburg; two brothers, Kenneth Hare of Fredericksburg, and
Everett Lee Wilburn of Narrows; three sisters,
Mildred Blankenship of Narrows, and Loraine Bowers and Phyllis
Bowers, both of Baltimore, Md.
Funeral service 2 p.m. Monday at the A. Vest & Sons Funeral
Home Chapel, with the Rev. David Rutcher officiating. Burial to follow in the Heavenly View
Cemetery, Narrows.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Mildred married Oakley Hobert Blankenship
+1998, Pearisburg, Giles Co., VA, Obituary
The Roanoke Times, (VA) - December 2, 1998
Garcia, Lillian Myrtle, 93, of 321 Sunset Drive in Pearisburg, died
Monday evening, November 30, 1998, at her home. Born at Lurich in Giles Co. on
May 27, 1905, she was a daughter of the late Noah Austin and Emma Jane Williams
Janney.
Lillian was an enterprising lady, operating her own beauty salon in
Pearisburg, and was a member of Pearisburg Presbyterian Church.
She was preceded in death by
a son, Joe Garcia.
She is survived by a daughter
Emma Jane Blankenship of Pearisburg; five grandchildren; and four
great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be conducted Thursday at 2 p.m. in the
Kendall Funeral Home in Pembroke with burial following in Birchlawn Burial Park
in Pearisburg.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+1999, Pearisburg, Giles Co., VA, Death
The Roanoke Times, (VA) - March 2, 1999
Montgomery, Gaynelle Blankenship, 53, of Pearisburg, died Monday, March 1, 1999.
Funeral arrangements by Riffe's Funeral Service, Narrows
(nothing matches on SSDI)
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+1999, Pearisburg, Giles Co., VA, Obituary
The Roanoke Times, (VA) - March 3, 1999
Montgomery, Gaynell Blankenship, 53, of 408 Hillside Apartments, Pearisburg, passed away at her
residence Monday, March 1, 1999. A lifelong resident of Giles County, she was
born on March 9, 1945, and was the daughter of Mrs. Helen F. Blankenship of Narrows and the late Elmer Blankenship.
She was a graduate of Narrows High School Class of 1964.
In addition to her mother, she is survived by four sons, Brian
Montgomery, Pearisburg, Mark Montgomery, Prospect, Va., Todd Montgomery,
Dublin, Jason Montgomery, Richmond; a brother,
Franklin Blankenship, Lashmeet, W. Va.; and a sister, Juanita
B. Shrader, Narrows; three grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held Thursday morning, March 4, 1999, at
11 a.m. in the chapel of Riffe's Funeral Service in Narrows with Rev. Kimball
Jones officiating. Burial will follow in Fairview Cemetery, Narrows.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+1999, Pearisburg, Giles Co., VA, Obituary
The Roanoke Times, (VA) - June 21, 1999
Lindsey, Carl Douglas, 56, of Pearisburg, died Saturday morning
June 19, 1999 at Giles Memorial Hospital in Pearisburg. Born in Giles County on
December 21, 1942, he was a son of the late Ben Samuel and Ossie Sadler
Lindsey.
Carl was a member of The Church of the Lord Jesus on Blankenship Mt. in Narrows, and was disabled from his work
in auto body shops.
Surviving are his wife of 35 years, Doris Blankenship Lindsey; son and daughter-in-law, Kevin and Lynda Lilly Lindsey of
Peterstown, WV; daughter and son-in-law Karen and Bernard McCraw of Pearisburg;
three brothers, Howard Lindsey, Ameila, Ross Lindsey, Pearisburg, Earl Lindsey,
Narrows, and eight grandchildren, Sonya Lindsey, Kory Lindsey, Garrett Lindsey,
Joshua Martin, Lindsey McCraw, Cody McCraw, Veronica McCraw, and Marcus McCraw.
Funeral services will be conducted Tuesday at 2 p.m. in the Church
of the Lord Jesus on Blankenship
Mt. at Narrows, with the Rev. Kenneth Blankenship, the Rev. Clenard Thornberry, and the Rev.
Charles Croy officiating. Burial will follow in the Heavenly View Cemetery near
the church.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+1995, Pembroke, Giles Co., VA, Obituary
The Roanoke Times, (VA) - February 23, 1995
Cuffel, Helen Margaret, 67, of Pembroke, died Tuesday evening,
February 21, 1995, at Giles Memorial Hospital in Pearisburg. Born in Pembroke, she was the daughter of the late G. K.
and Ercel Sykes Williams of Hoges Chapel. She was raised in the fellowship of
the Mt. Lebanon United Methodist Church at Hoges Chapel and was retired from
the Hoechst-Celanese Celco Plant.
Surviving are her three children
Pamela Clossner, Monroe, La., Robert Echols, Lewisburg, W. Va., and Margaret Blankenship, Narrows; 11 grandchildren; three sisters,
Madeline Hall and Laura Williams, both of Pembroke, and Katherine Booth,
Narrows; four brothers, Ralph Williams, Roanoke, Thurman Williams, Woodbridge,
Sherman Williams, Pembroke, and George Williams, Silver Springs, Md.
Funeral services will be conducted Friday morning at 11 a.m. in the
Mt. Lebanon United Methodist Church at Hoges Chapel near Pembroke. Burial will
be in the Mt. Lebanon Church Cemetery.
[SSDI, 29Sep1927 - Feb1995]
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
1995, Pembroke, Giles Co., VA, Obituary
The Roanoke Times, (VA) - November 10, 1995
Anderson, Hester Pauline (''Polly''), 77, of Pembroke, died
Wednesday evening, November 8, 1995 at Giles Memorial Hospital in Pearisburg. Born at Zenith in Monroe
County, W.Va., she was a daughter of the late Rosser and Vera Showers Miller.
Polly was a faithful member of Pembroke Christian Church and was an
operator for Pembroke Mutual Telephone Co. for many years. She was the wife of
the late Harry R. Anderson and grandmother
of the late Rhonda Blankenship.
Surviving are two sons, Ronnie Anderson, Pembroke, and Donnie
Anderson, Pulaski; two daughters, Nancy Calfee, Pembroke, and Sue Jones,
Narrows; six grandchildren; five great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be conducted Saturday at 11 a.m. in the
Pembroke Christian Church with the Rev. Terry Willis, Pastor, and the Rev.
Eddie Kendall officiating. Burial will be in the Anderson Cemetery at Mt. View
in Giles County.
[SSDI, Pauline M. Anderson, 15Nov1917 - 08Nov1995]
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+1995, Rich Creek, Giles Co., VA, Obituary
The Roanoke Times, (VA) - July 28, 1995
Smith, Lawrence W., 75, of Rich Creek, VA., died Tuesday, July 25,
1995, at the home of his son in Supply, N.C. He was born July 9, 1920 at
Ripplemead, Va., and was the son of the late Walter W. and Vida L. Fisher
Smith. Mr. Smith was a retired fireman for the N&W Railroad, was a U.S.
Army WWII Veteran, was a member of the First Baptist Church at Rich Creek, Va.,
was a member of the Moose Lodge in Roanoke, Va., and was very active in square
dancing in the Roanoke area.
He was preceded in death by his first wife, Catherine Scott Smith,
and his second wife, Thelma Blankenship Smith.
Surviving is a son; Wayne B. Smith and his wife Trudy of Supply,
N.C.; one daughter; Mrs. Bob ""Brenda"" Smith Ransom of
Birmingham, Ala.; three stepdaughters; Becky Ganoe and Betty Jean Pillow, both
of Narrows, Va., and Bonnie Hawley of Christiansburg, Va.,; two stepsons; Dexter Blankenship of Richmond, Va., and Ronnie Blankenship of Bristol, Tenn.; one brother; Walter J.
""Applepie"" Smith of Rich Creek, Va.; one sister; Mrs.
Frances Morgan of Fairlawn, Va.; five grandchildren and nine
great-grandchildren.
Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Friday, July 28, 1995,
at the First Baptist Church at Rich Creek, Va., with Rev. Alan Wilder
officiating. Burial will follow in the Birchlawn Burial Park at Pearisburg,
Virginia.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Thelma Inez Robertson Wife of Oscar Harold Blankenship
1997, Rich Creek, Giles Co., VA, Funeral
The Roanoke Times, (VA) - December 23, 1997
Blankenship, Rachel R., 87, of Rich Creek, died Monday, December 22, 1997.
Funeral 1 p.m. Wednesday at Broyles-Shrewsbury Funeral Home Chapel,
Peterstown.
[SSDI, 02Nov1910 - 22Dec1997]
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+1998, Rich Creek, Giles Co., VA, Obituary
The Roanoke Times, (VA) - January 25, 1998
Blankenship, Martha Margaret, 56, of Rich Creek, died Friday, January 23, 1998, in Giles
Memorial Hospital, Pearisburg. She
was born October 12, 1941, at Echols, W.Va., a daughter of the late Frank Bruce
and Lena Esther Conley Mullins.
She was preceded in death by a son, Timothy D. Blankenship.
She is survived by a son and
daughter-in-law, Claude D.
(''Butch"") Jr. and Debbie Blankenship of Hillsville; a sister, Sylvia Esther Ramsey of Narrows;
two brothers, Frank V. (''Junior"") Mullins and Charlie B. Mullins,
both of Narrows; four grandchildren,
Richard, Jennifer and Shanna Blankenship of Hillsville and Kathlena Blankenship of Keyser, W.Va.; ex-husband, Claude D. Blankenship Jr. of Pearisburg, and special family friend,
Archie C. Russ of Rich Creek.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Monday at the Wolf Creek
River of Life Ministries Church, with the Revs. Posey and Sylvia Hill
officiating. Burial will be in Fairview Cemetery, Narrows.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+1998, Rich Creek, Giles Co., VA, Obituary
The Roanoke Times, (VA) - April 6, 1998
Turner, Nora Mae, 77, of Rich Creek, died Saturday, April 4, 1998,
in a Pearisburg hospital. Born on November
24, 1920, in Beaver, WV, she was a daughter of the late Henry and Jathina
Martin Gillenwater. Mrs. Turner was a homemaker and a member of The Church of
the Nazarene in Peterstown, W.Va.
She was preceded in death by several brothers and sisters.
She is survived by her husband of 53 years, Raymond Turner; one
son, Dewayne Turner of Beckley, W.Va.; two daughters,
Chearl Blankenship and husband, Mike of Christiansburg and Kathy Thornton and husband, Gary of Vinton,
and six grandchildren.
Graveside services will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday, April 7, 1998, in
Sunrise Memorial Gardens at Rich Creek.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+1995, Staffordsville, Giles Co., VA, Obituary
The Roanoke Times, (VA) - August 28, 1995
Blankenship, John Walter Jr., 67, of Staffordsville, died Friday, August 25, 1995. Mr. Blankenship was a retired coal miner and a veteran of
WWII, serving in the U.S. Army.
He was born in Canebreak, W.Va. on August 25, 1928 and was a son of
Lucille Christian Blankenship of Staffordsville and the late John Walter Blankenship Sr. Besides his father, he was preceded in
death by a son, Johnny Blankenship.
Besides his mother, he is survived by his wife, Charlene
Carroll Blankenship,
Staffordsville; two sons, Danny
Blankenship, Baltimore, Md., Richard Blankenship, Staffordsville; one daughter, Kathy Graham, Princeton, W. Va.;
daughter-in-law, L. Marilyn Edwards, Ripplemead; one brother, Jimmy
Blankenship, Essex, Md; four
grandchildren; four stepgrandchildren; six stepgreat-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be conducted Monday at 2 p.m. in the Givens
Funeral Chapel, Pearisburg, with the Rev. Darrell Childress and the Rev. Lester
Shelton officiating, with entombment in the Roselawn Memorial Gardens,
Princeton, W.Va.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+1995, Staffordsville, Giles Co., VA, Obituary
The Roanoke Times, (VA) - September 9, 1995
James Edward Warner, 67, of Staffordsville, died Thursday,
September 7, 1995 at his home. He was born March 24, 1928 at Eggleston, VA, the
son of the late Arthur L. and India Comer Warner.
He was preceded in death by two brothers, was retired from Huff
Petroleum Products, Pulaski, and was a veteran of th e Korean Conflict.
Surviving are his wife, Mary Ellen Warner; one son and
daughter-in-law, James Michael and Debbie Warner, Staffordsville; three
daughters and son-in-law, Barbara and David J. Whitehead, Carol Warner and
friend, Troy Wright, and Christi Warner, all of Staffordsville; one brother and
sister-in-law, Arvil L. (Bill) and Rennie Warner, Eggleston; four sisters and brothers-in-law, Helen and
Ralph Johnston, Narrows, Ruby and Claude Cruise, Bluefield, VA, Shirley and
Carlton Smith, Princeton, WV, Doris
Blankenship, Peterstown, WV;
four grandchildren, Matthew Whitehead, Desiree Warner, Charla Warner and
Chelsea Warner, all of Staffordsville; two step-granddaughters, Freedom Kelley,
Pearisburg, Rae Leigh Nester, Dublin; special niece, April Wilson; and several
other nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be 2:30 p.m. Sunday at the Riverview Baptist
Church, Ripplemead, with the Rev. Shahn Wilburn officiating. Burial in the
Warner Family Cemetery, Wabash.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Giles Co., VA, SSDI, http://ssdi.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi
Blankenship,
Eldridge N. 67, 07Jun1929 - 15Dec1996, Glen Lyn, Giles, VA, VA-231-30-5450
Blankenship, Arby
J. 70, 13Feb1926 - 15Sep1996, Narrows,
Giles, VA, VA-231-24-8340
Blankenship,
Evelyn L. 65, 09Jun1932 - 30Mar1998, Narrows, Giles, VA, VA-224-54-6497
Blankenship, Macie
E. 94, 26Oct1900 - 01Feb1995, Narrows,
Giles, VA, VA-225-92-2890
Blankenship,
Minnie W. 73, 29Nov1922 - 01Jul1996, Narrows,
Giles, VA, WV-236-28-8733
Blankenship,
Pauline C. 78, 31Jul1918 - 15Nov1996, Narrows, Giles, VA, VA-231-21-5842
Blankenship,
Robert R. 61, 07Feb1934 - 18Mar1995, Narrows, Giles, VA, VA-229-42-5577
Blankenship, Roy
M. 77, 02Feb1918 - 12Apr1995, Narrows,
Giles, VA, VA-227-14-1975
Blankenship, Rufus
W. 41, 14Apr1956 - 20May1997, Narrows,
Giles, VA, WV/NC-232-94-1809
Blankenship, Jesse
H. 52, 13Feb1945 - 17Jan1998, Pearisburg,
Giles, VA, VA-226-58-8134
Blankenship,
Gracie 85, 04Sep1912 - 26Feb1998, Rich Creek, Giles, VA, WV-234-40-6945
Blankenship,
Rachel R. 87, 02Nov1910 - 22Dec1997, Rich Creek, Giles, VA, VA-229-05-2831
Blankenship, John
W. 67, 25Aug1928 - 25Aug1995, Staffordsville,
Giles, VA, WV-234-38-6978
Grayson
1999, Comers
Rock, Grayson Co., VA, Obituary
The Roanoke Times, (VA) - February 11, 1999
Davis, Opal Elizabeth Taylor, was born May 19, 1916, the daughter
of Johnson Anthony Taylor and Elizabeth Jane (Jenny) Catron Taylor. She died in
her sleep at her home, February 3, 1999, in the Comers Rock Community.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two
sisters, Arlie Taylor Hale and Sallie Taylor Wright and a brother Johnson Blake
Taylor. Another brother Luther died in infancy. A beloved stepgranddaughter,
Michele McKinnon also preceded her in 1989. On December 26, 1954, she was married
to Thomas W. Davis at Mt. Zion Methodist, her lifetime Church. At the time of
her marriage she became the stepmother of Ella Ruth Davis and Eldon McKinnon.
She is survived by her husband of 44 years, Thomas Davis, Ella Ruth
and Oscar Walton and their children Kimberly Walton, Robin Walton Rozell,
Cheryl Walton, and William Oscar Walton Jr. all of Mechanicsville, Va., and
Eldon and Maidie McKinnon of Chesapeake, Va., and their daughters, Natalie McKinnon Blankenship of Dallas, Texas, and Darlene McKinnon
Oddo of Boston, Mass. Family survivors are Mattie Elma Cox Taylor, a
sister-in-law, a nephew, Raynard Taylor Hale, and nieces Joye Wright Harrington
and Dawn Taylor Rhudy nearby in Comers Rock Community. Other nieces are Rita
Hale Neal and Wava Hale Teilmann in Blacksburg, Va. Great nieces in the
community are Dana Harrington, Angela Joines Bourne and Cyndy Joines. In
addition other great nieces are ElisaBeth Teilmann Atkins and Evalin Teilmann
Trice of Blacksburg, Va., Johanna Teilmann Perry of Salem, Va., and Elrita
Annett of Greenwood, Dele., and one great-nephew, Gunnar Johan Teilmann III in
Perth, Australia. There are an additional ten great-great-nieces and eight
great-great-nephews.
Opal began work as one of the first employees at the Grayson Hosiery
Mill in 1939 and worked there for almost two decades. She was a skilled
craftsperson, artist, and seamstress, a devoted wife and homemaker, and a
gracious hostess in addition to being a diligent worker in the Mt. Zion Church
and the extended community.
Funeral services were held at the Mt. Zion United Methodist Church
on Friday, February 5, 1999 with her brother-in-law, the Rev. Jeff Davis and
her Pastor Bobby Lorton officiating. Interment was in Comers Rock Cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Hampton City
+1996, Hampton City, VA
Obituary,
Daily Press (Newport News, VA) - October 15, 1996
Mrs. Paulette L. Blankenship, 70, went to be with the Lord Sunday, October 13, 1996, at
Riverside Regional Hospital. She was a native of West Virginia, but had lived
on the Peninsula for 50 years. Mrs.
Blankenship will be remembered
as a loving mother and a devoted housewife. She worked for King's Department
Store for 10 years as a department manager and had been retired for 20 years.
She is survived by her husband of 56 years, Hershel Blankenship of Hampton; two sons and daughters-in-law,
Arville and Jane Blankenship of Hampton and Alvin and Bonnie Blankenship of Hampton; six grandchildren, Joy Redman
of Hampton, Sherry Barnes and her husband, Ryan, of Hickory, N.C., John Blankenship and his wife, Angie, of Hampton, Adam Blankenship of Eureka, Calif., and Todd Howe and his
wife, Christin, and Blake Blankenship, all of
Hampton; and many nieces and nephews.
A funeral service will be conducted Wednesday 11 a.m. at the
funeral home with a burial service following at Parklawn Memorial Park. Mrs. Blankenship will be greatly missed by her family and
all who knew her.
[SSDI, 09Jun1926 - 13Oct1996]
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+1996, Hampton City, VA, Obituary
Daily Press (Newport News, VA) - November 26, 1996
Mr. Hershel Lee Blankenship, 78, entered into rest Saturday, Nov. 23, 1996, at Riverside
Regional Medical Center. He was a native of Flag Pond, Tennessee, but had lived
on the Peninsula for 50 years.
Mr. Blankenship
worked for the Newport News Shipyard in the X42 Pipe Department for 34 years.
While working for the Shipyard, he was active in the P.S.A. Union.
He is preceded in death by his beloved wife of 56 years, Paulette L. Blankenship, who passed away October 13, 1996.
He is survived by his sons
and daughters-in-law: Arville
and Jane Blankenship and Alvin and Bonnie Blankenship, all of
Hampton; one brother, Donald Blankenship of Jetersville, Va.; sisters, Ruth Wright of Gloucester and Helen Tucker of Charles City County; grandchildren, Sherry and Ryan Barnes of Taylorsville, N.C., Adam Blankenship of Eureka, Calif., Joy Redman and John and Angie Blankenship, Todd and Christin Howe and Blake Blankenship, all of Hampton. He is also survived by
many nieces and nephews.
A chapel service will be held Wednesday at 11 a.m. at the funeral
Home with a burial service following in Parklawn Memorial Park, conducted by
the Rev. Donald Monk.
[SSDI, 21Jul1918 - 23Nov1996]
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+1997, Hampton City, VA, Obituary
Daily Press (Newport News, VA) - August 20, 1997
Washington Harold Reed, 73, died Monday, Aug. 18, 1997. A native of
Lewisburg, WV, he had been a Peninsula resident since 1963. Mr. Reed retired as
a construction foreman in 1986. He was a member of Grace Baptist Church in Hampton.
He is survived by his wife, Norma S. Reed; two daughters, Pam
Aiken, and her husband, Bill, of Mexico, NY, and Connie Jenkins, and her
husband, Rick, of Hampton; son, Sam Reed, and his wife, Debbie, of Hampton;
three sisters, Margie Coleman of Flanders,
N.Y., Lucille Blankenship of Warner Robbins, GA, and Irene Christian
of Petersburg; one brother, Arty Reed of Hayes; and eight grandchildren, Stacy
and Ryan Reed, Morgan, Russell and Samuel Aiken and Brandon, Hunter and Dylan
Jenkins.
He was preceded in death by his grandson, Bryant Jenkins.
A funeral service will be conducted at 10 a.m. Friday at the
funeral home chapel by Pastor Kenneth Dudley. Burial will follow in Parklawn
Memorial Park.
[SSDI, 24Oct1923 - 18Aug1997]
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
1997, Hampton City, VA, Obituary
Daily Press (Newport News, VA) - December 29, 1997
Hampton - Gytha June Crist, 61, died Sunday, Dec. 28, 1997. A
native of London, W.Va., she had been a Peninsula resident for 20 years. She
was a member of First Presbyterian Church in Hampton and the Tuesday Morning
Coffee Bowling Team.
Survivors include her husband, Richard T. Crist of Newport News;
three daughters, Patricia C. Golightly and Ginger C. Coggins, and her husband,
James, all of Inman, S.C., and Terry C. McGlaun of Hampton; two sons, Roy N.
Crist, and his wife, Lisa, of McGaheysville, and Michael T. Crist, and his
wife, Teresa L., of Richmond; five sisters,
Sue Caldwell of Hurricane, W.Va., Nonie Blankenship
and Stephanie Workman, both of London, W.Va., Linda Hammrick of Hughes Creek,
W.Va., and Shirley Ann Ramey of Hugheston, W.Va.; twelve grandchildren, Mark
Golightly, Heather McComas, Michelle, Kerri and Derek McGlaun, Brad, Lori and
Jonathan Coggins, Jared and Kelsey Crist and Rebecca and Rachael Crist; and one
great-granddaughter, Danielle McComas.
A memorial service will be held on Tuesday, Dec. 30, at 2 p.m. at
First Presbyterian Church, Hampton, with the Rev. Beth McCrary and Chaplain
Catherine Gray officiating.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
1998, Hampton City, VA, Obituary
Daily Press (Newport News, VA) - February 18, 1998
- Ned S. Hill, 80, went on to be with our Heavenly Father on Feb.
16, 1998. He was a native of South Carolina and had been a resident of Hampton
for 44 years. He was a veteran of World War II, where he was honored with a Bronze
Star medal for bravery. He was a member of Newmarket Baptist Church. He retired
from the Newport News Shipyard in 1979.
He is survived by his loving wife of 50 years, Doretha Hill;
children, Jerry and Brenda Hill of Wilmington, N.C., and Peggy and David Sheets
of Newport News; grandchildren,
David Sheets Jr. of Newport News, Timothy Sheets of Hampton, Chris Hill of
Arizona, Angela and John
Blankenship of Hampton and
Michael Hill of Blacksburg; and two great-grandchildren.
A funeral service will be conducted by the Rev. Skip Hathaway at
Newmarket Baptist Church on Thursday, Feb. 19, at 11 a.m. with interment
following in Veterans Memorial Gardens in Hampton.
[SSDI, 17May1917 - 15Feb1998(differs from obit)]
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+1999, Hampton City, VA
Obituary
Daily Press (Newport News, VA) - April 3, 1999
Luther Fred Harris, 78, passed away at home Friday morning, April
2, 1999, after a lengthy illness. A native of Stuart, Va., Fred was the
youngest son of the late Samuel Dennis Harris and Fannie India Cruise Harris.
He was a Peninsula resident for over 40 years and attended the
Calvary Assembly of God. Mr. Harris retired from Newport News Shipbuilding and
Drydock Co. after 30 years of service and had also served in the armed forces.
He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Hazel Blankenship Harris; four children, Sharon Gale Voiers of
Charlotte, N.C., Michael Dennis Harris of York, S.C., Rickie Fred Harris of
Carrollton and Teena Marie Harris of Newport News; eight grandchildren and nine
great-grandchildren.
Mr. Harris was preceded in death by his four brothers, Ivan,
Edmond, Elwaine and Asa, all of Stuart, Va. Fred's love for gardening, farming
and working with wood was known and appreciated by all who knew him, and his
talents will live on through his children and grandchildren.
The family will receive friends from 5 to 6:30 p.m. Sunday, April
4, at R. Hayden Smith Funeral Home, followed by a funeral service at 6:30 p.m.
in the funeral home chapel by Pastor David Highlander. A graveside service will
be held at 3:30 p.m. Monday, April 5, at Patrick Memorial Gardens, Stuart.
[SSDI, 21Sep1920 - 02Apr1999]
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+1999, Hampton City, VA, Obituary
Daily Press (Newport News, VA) - July 8, 1999
Margaret W. Blankenship, 70, died Tuesday, July 6, 1999. A native of West Virginia, she
had been a Hampton resident since 1961. She was a Baptist.
She is survived by two daughters,
Linda B. Insley of Grafton and Peggy S. Gary of Hampton; one sister, Elsie Adams; and one brother, Billy
Ray Worthington, both of West Virginia; two grandchildren and two
great-grandchildren.
Services for Mrs. Blankenship will be private. Amory Funeral Home,
Grafton, in charge of arrangements.
[SSDI, 02Nov1928 - 06Jul1999]
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Hampton City, VA, SSDI, http://ssdi.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi
Blankenship,
Hershel L. 78, 21Jul1918 - 23Nov1996, Hampton City, VA, VA-225-12-4278
Blankenship,
Paulette L. 70, 09Jun1926 - 13Oct1996, Hampton City, VA, VA-230-32-4391
Hanover
1997, Ashland, Hanover Co., VA, Death
Richmond Times-Dispatch (VA) - May 15, 1997
Blankenship, William L., 68, of Ashland, 68, truck driver, Army veteran.
[SSDI, 31Jul1928 - 12May1997]
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+1996, Mechanicsville, Hanover Co., VA, Obituary
Richmond Times-Dispatch (VA) - July 3, 1996
DePersis, Mrs. Anita Blankenship, 66, of Mechanicsville, a retired employee of Continental Baking
Co., widow of Rudolph J. DePersis.
[SSDI, 24Jan1930 - 02Jul1996]
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Hanover Co., VA, SSDI, http://ssdi.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi
Blankenship,
William 68, 31Jul1928 - 12May1997, Ashland, Hanover, VA, VA-225-32-1574
Blankenship, Gary
C. 64, 14Jun1934 - 27Mar1999, Mechanicsville,
Hanover, VA, VA-225-34-5670
Harrisonburg City
+1998, Harrisonburg City, VA, Obituary
The Roanoke Times, (VA) - January 28, 1998
Siceloff, Ruth Bland, 78, of Harrisonburg, died Monday, January 26,
1998, at Avante Nursing Home in Harrisonburg. She was born August 22, 1919 in
Lincoln University, Pa., and was the daughter of the late Valentine and Augusta Blankenship Wimmer.
She moved to this area 26 years ago from Roanoke and was a member
of the Bethany United Methodist Church. She was a member of the Wayland Women's
Club, the Shenandoah Valley Choral Society, the Roanoke Valley Chorus, the
Roanoke County Republican Women's Club and the Timber Ridge Extension
Homemaker's Club.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Greer Siceloff.
She is survived by one son, Chris Bland of Montezuma; and one
daughter, B. J. Westervelt of Winchester; two sisters, Nettie Beall and Evy
Day, both of York, Pa.; and three grandchildren.
Memorial services will be conducted 7 p.m. Wednesday from the
Bethany United Methodist Church by Rev. Don Hawks. Private burial will be in
St. Paul's Cemetery near Weyers Cave.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Henrico
Henrico Co., VA, SSDI, http://ssdi.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi
Blankenship,
Colleen K. 50, 27Mar1949 - 21Sep1999, Richmond, Henrico, VA, VA-230-70-0720
Blankenship,
Dollie L. 88, 02Aug1907 - 09Sep1995, Richmond, Henrico, VA, VA-231-50-9834
Blankenship, Dorothy
L. 80, 18Dec1916 - 19May1997, Richmond,
Henrico, VA, MS-426-36-8645
Blankenship,
Dorothy M. 81, 27Aug1914 - 31Aug1995, Richmond,
Henrico, VA, VA-226-64-7691
Blankenship, Helen
B. 80, 21Sep1914 - 01May1995, Richmond,
Henrico, VA, VA-229-20-3175
Blankenship,
Jennie H. 71, 20Apr1926 - 20Nov1997, Richmond, Henrico, VA, VA-229-20-9343
Henry
+1998, Bassett, Henry Co., VA, Funeral
The Roanoke Times, (VA) - November 1, 1998
Blankenship, Nannie Ruth, 80, of Bassett, died Saturday, October 31, 1998. Funeral 2 p.m.
Tuesday, Collinsville Pentecostal Holiness Church. Arrangements by Bassett
Funeral Service, Bassett.
[SSDI, 12Feb1918 - 31Oct1998]
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Nancy Ruth Clifton Wife of Herbert
Blankenship
Henry Co., VA, SSDI, http://ssdi.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi
Blankenship,
Nannie 80, 12Feb1918 - 31Oct1998, Bassett, Henry, VA, VA-226-32-9808
Hopewell City
+1997, Hopewell City, VA, Death
Richmond Times-Dispatch (VA) - August 22, 1997
Mrs. Pauline "Polly" Blankenship Dunnington, 89, widow of Walter D. "Pete"
Dunnington.
[SSDI, 05Nov1907 - 21Aug1997]
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Hopewell City, VA, SSDI, http://ssdi.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi
Blankenship,
Carlton P. 74, 24Jun1924 - 15Feb1999, Hopewell City, VA, VA-229-14-5607
Blankenship, Ruth
H. 79, 14Feb1920 - 12Nov1999, Hopewell
City, VA, VA-224-24-8718
Isle of Wight
+1999, Walters, Isle of Wight Co., VA, Obituary
The Virginian-Pilot, (Norfolk, VA) - April 19, 1999
Jesse Lee Jones Sr., 67, a former resident of Chesapeake, died
April 17, 1999, at his home. Born April 10, 1932, in Wilco, WV, he was a son of
the late Sam and Bertha Rose Jones.
Mr. Jones was a retired tree surgeon with Stack House Inc. of
Chesapeake and a member of the Walters Hunt Club. He was a member of Mt. Carmel
Christian Church.
Survivors include his wife of 44 years, Charlotte Blankenship Jones; a daughter, Diana Jones Wheeler and her
husband, Dennis, of Chesapeake; two sons, Jesse L. Jones Jr. and his wife,
Tina, and William D. Jones and his wife, Merle, all of Chesapeake; two sisters,
Laurel Roberts of Ieager, W.Va., and Berty Frost of Welch, W.Va.; a brother,
Carl Jones of Norfolk; six grandchildren, Amber Wheeler, Dennis Wheeler Jr.,
Jennifer and Sam Jones, and Gregory and Kylie Jones.
He was predeceased by two infant sons, Jimmy Lee Jones and Samuel
Gilespie Jones.
A funeral will be conducted at 11 a.m. Tuesday in Mt. Carmel
Christian Church, Walters, with the Rev. Robert Bennett officiating. Burial
will be in the church cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 7 to 8:30 p.m. today at Wright
Funeral Home, Franklin, and suggest that memorials be made to the Mt. Carmel
Christian Church Cemetery Fund, 27882 Walters Highway, Walters Va. 23481.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Lancaster
+1999, Harmony Grove,
Lancaster Co., VA,
Daily Press (Newport News, VA) - April 17, 1999
Earl Edward Blankenship, 66, owner of E.
E. Blankenship Custom Buildings,
died April 14, 1999. Arrangements by The Currie Funeral Home of Kilmarnock.
[SSDI, 05Sep1930 - 14Apr1999 Age 68]
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+1999, Harmony Grove,
Lancaster Co., VA,
http://www.obitcentral.com/obitsearch/obits/va/va-lancaster2.htm
Earl Edward Blankenship, age 66, of
Harmony Grove, died Wednesday, April 14, 1999. He was the owner of E. E.
Blankenship Custom Storage Buildings of Harmony Grove.
He is survived by three daughters, Teresa Lassiter of
Henderson, N.C.; Bridgett Blankenship of Fayetteville, N.C., and Rita Blankenship of Louisburg, NC;
four sons, Earl E. Blankenship II and Alan Campbell, both of Topping, Gary Campbell of
Laneview, and David Campbell of Henderson, NC; a stepdaughter, Shirley Lewis of
Richmond; 15 grandchildren; two brothers, Arthur "Junie" E. Blankenship, and Herbert
"BoBo" M. Blankenship and a sister, Margaret Welch of Richmond, and his companion, Jean Gibbs of Harmony Grove.
Funeral services were held Saturday,
April 17, at the Currie Funeral Home, Kilmarnock, with interment in Morattico
Baptist Church Cemetery, Kilmarnock. The Rev. Terry M. Sharpe officiated.
Pallbearers were Joe Seay, Lee Seay, David Campbell, Steve Blake, Ronnie Rose,
Willie Rogers, Herman Rogers and Vern Hamm.
Lexington City
+1995, Lexington City, VA, Obituary
The Roanoke Times, (VA) - June 21, 1995
Beckner, Betty Lou Blankenship, 67, of Lexington, died Tuesday, June 20, 1995 at her residence.
Born January, 6, 1928, in St. Joseph, Missouri, she was the daughter of the
late Homer Otis Blankenship. Mrs. Beckner was a member of Neriah
Baptist Church and was the widow of John David Beckner.
Surviving are three daughters, Carol Ann Harris, Buena Vista, Jane
Marie Johnson, Lexington, Lois Jean Beckner, Buena Vista; two sisters, Nancy
Walker, Indio, Calif., Peggy Engleman, Hesperia Calif.; two brothers, Jim Blankenship , Bakersfield, California, Bob Blankenship , Kileen, Texas; a sister-in-law, Betty
Beckner, Buchanan, Va. Four grandchildren and one great grandchild.
Funeral services will be conducted 2 p.m. Friday, June 23, 1995, at
the Bolling, Grose & Lotts Funeral Chapel with the Reverend Jill Y.
Crainshaw officiating. Burial will follow in the Rockbridge Memorial Gardens.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
1997, Lexington City, VA, Obituary
The Roanoke Times, (VA) - November 1, 1997
Hart, Beulah Maude Wilson, 92, of Lexington, died Thursday, October
30, 1997, in the Shenandoah Valley Health Care Center, Buena Vista. Mrs. Hart was born on November 11, 1904 in Rockbridge
County, and was a daughter of the late Albertus Vinton Wilson and Olive Frances
Warner Wilson.
She was a member of the New Monmouth Presbyterian Church,
Lexington, a member of the Afternoon Circle of the church, a member of the
Business and Professional Women's Club, and was a retired accountant for the
U.S. Government.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Frank Talmadge Hart; a
son, Frank Talmadge Hart Jr.; a brother, Ola V. Wilson; a sister, Lela Wilson;
and a niece, Joanne Harris Feazelle.
Mrs. Hart is survived by six nieces,
Frances Wilson Bradley, Ellen Wilson Dixon, Marjorie Harris Hampton, Sue Harris
Tallent, Carol Faith DeArment
Blankenship, Nancy DeArment
Moss; and two nephews, William R. Harris Jr. and Richard Hart.
Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Sunday, November 2,
1997, at the New Monmouth Presbyterian Church, Lexington, with Dr. Martin L.
Stokes Jr. officiating, with burial to follow in the church cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
1997, Lexington City, VA, Obituary
The Roanoke Times, (VA) - December 14, 1997
Ayers, Danny Lee, (''Bucky""), 30, of Lexington, died
Friday, December 12, 1997.
Survivors include his wife, Cynthia Blankenship Ayers; parents, Robert Lee and Joyce Hickman Ayers of Glasgow; sons, Robert William Blankenship of Natural Bridge; Daniel Scott Ayers of
Glasgow; stepdaughters, Amanda
Dawn Blankenship of Lexington,
Denna Marie Blankenship and Danna Renee Blankenship of Glasgow; sisters and brother-in-law, Debbie Tolley of Glasgow,
Donna and Billy Snuffer of Buchanan; two nieces and one nephew.
Graveside services will be held Monday, December 15, 1997 at 11
a.m. in the Rapps Mill Cemetery with the Rev. Michael Fritts and The Rev. Bobby
A. Riley officiating.
[SSDI, 06Jul1967 - 12Dec1997]
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Louisa
1997, Louisa, Louisa Co., VA, Obituary
Richmond Times-Dispatch (VA) - September 11, 1997
A funeral for the Rev. Dr. Henry Garland Sparks, a retired Baptist
minister, will be held at 2 p.m. Friday at Louisa Baptist Church. Dr. Sparks
died Monday at the age of 74 after a long illness.
During his 40-year career in the ministry, Dr. Sparks was pastor of
churches in South Carolina, New York and Virginia, including Main Street
Baptist Church in Emporia from 1964 to 1970 and Louisa Baptist Church from 1970
to 1985. A stroke in 1985 forced him to retire from the Louisa church, but
after his health improved he returned to the ministry to serve Yanceyville
Christian Church, near Louisa, from 1986 to 1989. He earned a bachelor's degree
at Wake Forest College and a master's in theology from Southern Baptist
Theological Seminary in Louisville, Ky. In July, he was awarded a doctor of
ministry degree by Union Theological Seminary in Richmond.
"He felt he had a ministry of intercessory prayer," she
said. "Every time he came back from talking with someone about their
problems, he would write a prayer for what they needed in a journal. He filled
15 of those journals."
Besides his wife, survivors include a son, David G. Sparks of
Martinsville; three daughters, Mrs.
Eddie Loy of Louisa, Mrs. Jimmy
Blankenship of Mineral and Amy
Sparks of Louisa; three brothers, Charles Sparks of Roxboro, N.C., Emory Sparks
of Portsmouth and Jack Sparks of Amelia; and a sister, Virginia Thornburg of
Roxboro, N.C.
[SSDI, 12Oct1922 - 08Sep1997]
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Lynchburg City
+1995, Lynchburg City, VA, Funeral
The Roanoke Times, (VA) - August 26, 1995
Talley, Carol Sue Blankenship, 55, of Lynchburg, died Thursday, August 24, 1995. Graveside
service 1 p.m. Monday at Fort Hill Memorial Park. Arrangements by Duiguid
Funeral Service
[SSDI, 26Aug1939 - 24Aug1995]
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+1996, Lynchburg City, VA, Obituary
http://genforum.genealogy.com/blankinship/messages/12.html
Virginia Blankinship Adams, 87, of
Lynchburg [VA] died Thursday, May 2, 1996, in Lynchburg General Hospital. She
was the wife of the late William V. Adams. Born August 6, 1908, in Lynchburg,
she was the daughter of the late Hilary Hubert Blankinship and the late Bertha Laughon
Blankinship.
She retired from Craddock-Terry Shoe
Corp., where she was a member of the Quarter-Century Club. She was a member of
Servamus and Heritage United Methodist Church.
She is survived by three step-daughters,
Billie Adams Chambers of Lynchburg, Beatrice Adams Blanton and her husband
Demouth of Union, S.C., and Nancy Adams Drumheller and her husband Earl of El
Paso, Texas; nine grandchildren; a number of great-grandchildren and two nieces,
Ruth
Blankinship Conner and Shirley Blankinship Brooks, both of Lynchburg.
A funeral service will be hald at 1 p.m.
Saturday in Heritage United Methodist Church, by the rev. Donald E. Carlton and
the Rev. Kendall Parrish. Interment will be in Fort Hill Memorial Park....
Posted
by James Thomas
+1999, Lynchburg City, VA, Obituary
http://www.genealogybuff.com/va/va-lynchburg-obits25.htm
Helen Tyree Blankenship, 63, of 1880
Graves Mill Road, died Tuesday, March 2, 1999. She was the wife of William
Blankenship for 43 years. Mrs. Blankenship was born in Lynchburg, Aug. 23, 1935, a daughter
of the late Otis and Bertha Rice Tyree.
She was a member of Thomas Road Baptist
Church, past “Collegiate” of the Women of Moose, and was an assistant manager
with Lynchburg Pre-Sort.
In addition to her husband, she is
survived by a daughter, Brenda Kidd and her husband, Robert of
Evington; a brother, Thomas L. Tyree and his wife, Ruth; a mother-in-law,
Emily
S. Blankenship all of Lynchburg and three grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by a sister and
two brothers.
A graveside service will be conducted at
noon Thursday at Fort Hill Memorial Park with the Rev. Charlie Harbin
officiating.
+Lynchburg City, VA, Fort Hill Memorial Park
Blankenship, Verne B. 1903 - 1996
W/o Joseph E. Blankenship 1904 - 1989
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+Lynchburg City, VA, Fort Hill Memorial Park
http://www.findagrave.com/cgi
bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GSln=blankenship&GSiman=1&GScid=50271&GRid=25717338&
Blankenship, Helen Tyree Aug.
23, 1935, Lynchburg City, VA, Mar. 2, 1999
D/o Otis Tyree and Bertha Rice,
W/o William Blankenship 24Oct1928 -
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Lynchburg City, VA, SSDI, http://ssdi.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi
Blankenship,
Alease L. 84, 09Jul1913 - 30 Dec1997, Lynchburg City, VA, VA-231-07-6725
Blankenship, Annie
D. 90, 11Feb1908 - 22May1998, Lynchburg
City, VA, VA-225-03-7053
Blankenship, Barry
W. 39, 10Dec1957 - 22Mar1997, Lynchburg
City, VA, VA-230-02-2854
Blankenship, Eddie
B. 57, 21Sep1942 - 01Oct1999, Lynchburg
City, VA, VA-227-54-5830
Blankenship, Eliza 77, 19Nov1921 - 19Apr1999, Lynchburg
City, VA, VA-223-22-6581
Blankenship, Ethel
C. 73, 25Aug1922 - 05May1996, Lynchburg
City, VA, VA-224-14-6480
Blankenship, Helen
T. 63, 23Aug1935 - 02Mar1999, Lynchburg
City, VA, VA-227-40-3200
Blankinship,
Marion S. 71, 07Jul1927 - 11Mar1999, Lynchburg City, VA, VA-230-28-0974
Blankinship,
Phyllis T. 72, 04Jun1925 - 22Nov1997, Lynchburg City, VA, VA-226-28-6135
Blankenship,
Richard A. 71, 27Jun1925 - 21Apr1997, Lynchburg City, VA, VA-225-24-7428
Blankenship,
Vernie B. 94, 28Jan1902 - 27Oct1996, Lynchburg City, VA, VA-224-64-3687
Blankinship,
Walter B. 83, 04Jul1912 - 22Oct1995, Lynchburg City, VA, VA-226-03-6859
Madison
1997, Madison, Madison Co., VA, Death
Richmond Times-Dispatch (VA) - June 20, 1997
Miss Ethel Mae Blankenship, 84, retired school teacher.
(no match on SSDI)
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Madison Co., VA, SSDI, http://ssdi.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi
Blankenship,
Mattie M. 88, 19Jan1910 - 14Dec1998, Aroda, Madison, VA, VA-227-30-4879
Monongalia
+1999, Harmony Grove, Monongalia Co., VA, Obituary
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/102913875/earl-edward-blankenship
Earl Edward Blankenship, age 66, of
Harmony Grove, died April 14, 1999. He was the owner of E.E. Blankenship
Storage Buildings of Harmony Grove.
He is survived by three daughters, Teresa Lassiter of
Henderson, NC, Bridgett Blankenship of Fayetteville, NC, and Rita Blankenship of Louisburg, NC;
four sons, Earl E.
Blankenship II, and Alan Campbell, both of Topping, Gary Campbell of Laneview,
and David Campbell of Henderson, NC; a step-daughter, Shirley Lewis of
Richmond; 15 grandchildren; two brothers,
Arthur
"Junie" E. Blankenship and Herbert "BoBo" M. Blankenship and a sister, Margaret Welch of
Richmond, and his companion Jean Gibbs of Harmony Grove.
Funeral services were April 17, at Currie
Funeral Home, Kilmarnock, with interment in Morattico Baptist Church cemetery,
Kilmarnock. The Rev. Terry M. Sharpe officiated.
Manassas City
+1998, Manassas City, VA, Obituary
The Roanoke Times, (VA) - March 3, 1998
Blankenship, Charylene Hardy, 41, of Manassas, formerly of Fieldale, died Sunday, March 1,
1998.
Funeral 2 p.m. Wednesday, Smith Memorial United Methodist Church.
Arrangements by Norris Funeral Services, Martinsville.
[SSDI, 30Apr1957 - 01Mar1998]
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Manassas City, VA, SSDI, http://ssdi.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi
Blankenship, Ray
C. 83, 24Mar1916 - 23Jun1999, Manassas
City, VA, WV/NC-232-16-2189
Martinsville City
+1995, Martinsville City, VA, Funeral
The Roanoke Times, (VA) - July 7, 1995
Blankenship, J. Curtis, 83, of Martinsville, died Wednesday, July 5, 1995. Funeral
Saturday, 2 p.m. McKee Funeral Home Chapel.
(no match on SSDI)
[Blankenship, James C. - 22 Sep 1911 - 05Jul
1995, 8324112 (Martinsville City, VA)
231-09-9054]
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+1995, Martinsville City, VA, Funeral
The Roanoke Times, (VA) - August 12, 1995
Blankenship, Barbara Moore, 60, of Martinsville, died Thursday, August 10, 1995. Funeral 2
p.m. Sunday at the McKee Funeral Chapel.
[SSDI, 20Aug1934 - 10Aug1995]
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
1996, Martinsville City, VA, Obituary
The Roanoke Times, (VA) - December 5, 1996
Stowe, Mary Zana Corns, of Martinsville, passed away Sunday,
December 1, 1996, in Memorial Hospital of Martinsville and Henry County. She
was born December 19, 1906, in Patrick County, Va., and was the daughter of the
late James Henry and Bertha Handy Corns.
She is predeceased by her loving husband, Charlie Brambridge Stowe.
Her survivors include her two sons and their wives, Charles Henry
and Jane Stowe of Roanoke and Donnie Brambridge and Keren Stowe of Milton, Fla.
Zana is also survived by four granddaughters and their husbands, Margaret Stowe
Gregory, Kimberly Stowe and Nicklos Sharp and Heidi Stowe and Troy Collier, all
of Roanoke, Vel Stowe and Darren Thurber of Goose Creek, S.C. She had a
grandson and his wife, Matthew and Barbara Stowe of Birmingham, Alabama. Also
surviving are six great-grandchildren, Shaun and Brent Gregory of Kill Devil
Hills, N.C., Sarah and Emily Sharp of Roanoke and Zachary and Mason Thurber of
Goose Creek, S.C. She had a former daughter-in-law, Claudette Stowe of
Pensacola, Fla. She had one brother, Earl Corns of Martinsville and four sisters, Zula Handy of Patrick Co.,
Christine Brooks of Rocky Mount, Clata Blankenship
of High Point, N.C. and Dorothy Stanley of Roanoke. Also surviving are a number
of nieces, nephews and other relatives.
Funeral services will be held 1 p.m. Friday, December 6, 1996.
Elder Larry Crotts is officiating. Burial will follow in Roselawn Burial Park.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
1997, Martinsville City, VA, Obituary
Greensboro News & Record (NC) - March 13, 1997
Edith Richardson Cochran, 63, of 717 Pace Street, Martinsville,
Va., died Tuesday, March 11, 1997, at Morehead Hospital, Eden. The funeral will
be 2 p.m. Friday at Roselawn Chapel, Martinsville, Va., with the Rev. Barry
Crumpton officiating. Burial will be in Roselawn Burial Park, Martinsville, Va.
She was born in Martinsville, Va., on Nov. 4, 1933, to the late
Orlie Richardson and Irona Reddick Richardson. She was a housewife, and a
member of Wilson Street Pentecostal Holiness Church, Martinsville, Va.
She is survived by her husband, Quentin (Gene) Cochran Sr. of the
home; son, Quentin Cochran Jr. of Martinsville, Va.; four daughters, Vickie Hatcher of Eden, Sharon Barker of Madison, Pamela
Nester of Stoneville, Jatana
Blankenship of Martinsville,
NC; and eight grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her sister, Elizabeth Manuel.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+1999, Martinsville City, VA, Funeral
The Roanoke Times, (VA) - October 1, 1999
Blankenship, Ellen C. Barnes, 86, of Martinsville, died Thursday, September 30, 1999.
A graveside funeral service will be held Saturday at 2 p.m. at
Mountainview Cemetery.
[SSDI, 14Jan1913 - 30Sep1999]
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
1999, Martinsville City, VA, Obituary
The Roanoke Times, (VA) - November 27, 1999
Bowman, Bernice Johnson, 61, of Martinsville, formerly of
Independence, passed away Friday, November 26, 1999, at Martinsville Memorial
Hospital. Mrs. Bowman was born May 1, 1938, at Independence.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Hurshel N. and Mary Leota
Snow Johnson; an infant daughter, Stephanie Renee Bowman; and a brother, Scott
Johnson.
She is survived by her husband, John R. Bowman of the home; a son
and daughter-in-law, John R. Jr. and Virginia Bowman, of Spencer; a daughter
and son-in-law, Donna and Tim Moore, of Spencer; a sister and brother-in-law,
Vera and Estel Coleson, of Independence; two brothers and sisters-in-law, N. H.
and Mary Lou Johnson, of Galax, James and Elizabeth Johnson, of Independence; a
granddaughter, Crystal Blankenship , of Spencer; a step-son, Jordan Moore,
Martinsville; several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be conducted Sunday, November 28, 1999, at 3
p.m. in Worrell Memorial Primitive Baptist Church, Laurel Fork, with interment
in Worrell Cemetery. Rev. Fred E. Jennings and Elder Gleason Worrell
officiating.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Martinsville City, VA, SSDI, http://ssdi.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi
Blankenship,
Barbara M. 60-61, 20Aug1934 - 10Aug1995, Martinsville City, VA, VA-227-40-6825
Blankenship, Ellen
C. 86, 14Jan1913 - 30Sep1999, Martinsville
City, VA, VA-229-48-4485
Blankenship, James
C. 83, 22Sep1911 - 05Jul1995, Martinsville
City, VA, VA-231-09-9054
Middlesex
1995, Warner, Middlesex Co., VA, Obituary
The Virginian-Pilot, (Norfolk, VA) - January 29, 1995
Randolph O. Reed Sr., age 57, of Warner, a Middlesex County
Building Official, died Thursday, January 26, 1995. He was a member of Bayside
Lodge (NU)218 A.F. & A.M., Virginia Beach and a U.S.A.F. Veteran.
He is survived by his wife, Frances D. Reed; his mother and father,
Margaret and Kestel Reed of Warner; two daughters,
Susan Blankenship of Texas and Margaret Clisso of North
Carolina; a son, Randolph O. Reed, Jr. of North Carolina; a stepson, Stanley W.
Edwards of Mechanicsville; two sisters, Jane Stewart and Sudie Warman, both of
Ohio; a brother, Charles Reed of Texas; seven grandchildren, and five
stepgrandchildren.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday in Bristow-Faulkner
Funeral Home, Saluda. Interment will be in Forest Chapel United Methodist
Church Cemetery, Warner.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Mecklenburg
Mecklenburg Co., VA, SSDI, http://ssdi.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi
Blankenship,
Dellie M. 83, 19Feb1912 - 26Jan1996, Chase City, Mecklenburg, VA, VA-227-09-8975
Montgomery
+1998, Blacksburg, Montgomery Co., VA, Obituary
The Roanoke Times, (VA) - April 5, 1998
Edgar B Bloom, author of
Teacher's Story, an autobiography,
It All Starts With Counting - A Short Guide to Old-Fashioned
Arithmetic and Other Mathematical Concepts.
He is survived by his wife, C. Vivian Bloom; two daughters and a son-in-law, Ruth L. and Jesse G. Blankenship of Lewisburg, Pa., and Mary C. Holliman of
Blacksburg; five grandchildren, C.
James Holliman of Hershey, Pa., Jesse Blankenship
of Lititz, Pa., Daniel R. Holliman of Butner, N.C., Leota Juliano of Orange
County, Va., and Lynda Owens of New London, Conn., and 16 great-grandchildren.
Memorial services will be held at 2 p.m. Monday, April 6, 1998, at
the Showalter Center, Warm Hearth Village, Blacksburg, and at 4 p.m. Saturday,
April 11, 1998, at Glade Baptist Church, Glade Road, Blacksburg, with the Rev.
Kelly Sisson officiating both services.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the
Salvation Army, 503 E Street, N.W. Washington, D.C. 20001-2726, or to the Glade
Baptist Church, 1600 Glade Road, Blacksburg, Va., 24060. Arrangements by McCoy
Funeral Home, Blacksburg.
[SSDI, Edgar B Bloom 21Jan1900 - 02Apr1998]
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+1995, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., VA, Obituary
The Roanoke Times, (VA) - January 24, 1995
Whittaker, Martin Jackson, 60, of Christiansburg, died Saturday,
January 21, 1995 at a Montgomery county hospital. He was born March 28, 1934 in
Pearisburg, the son of the late Roy Estil and Josephine Criner Whittaker.
He is survived by his wife, Dreama Blankenship
Whittaker; one son, David Whittaker, Narrows; two brothers, Roy Estil Whittaker
Jr., Narrows, Jesse J. Whittaker, Pearisburg; one sister, Frances Pauline
Ratcliffe, Pulaski.
Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Wednesday at the A. Vest &
Sons Funeral Chapel, with the Rev. William Perkins officiating. Burial in
Dodson-Clark Cemetery, Narrows.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+1995, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., VA, Obituary
The Roanoke Times, (VA) - February 17, 1995
Smith, Wanda Blankenship, 42, of Christiansburg, died Wednesday, February 15, 1995, at her
home. She was an employee of Hills Department Store, Christiansburg, for 21
years.
She is survived by her husband, Buddy Joe Smith; two sons, Buddy
Joe Jr., ''Jody"" or ''Potsie,"" and Jason Smith both of
Christiansburg; and her mother, Eloise Duncan Blankenship, Christiansburg.
Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Saturday, New River Baptist
Temple, Fairlawn. The Rev. Bob Ferguson will be officiating. Interment will
follow at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Christiansburg.
(could not find any match on SSDI)
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+1996, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., VA, Obituary
The Roanoke Times, (VA) - March 24, 1996
Blankenship, Timothy Dewayne, 33, of Christiansburg, died Saturday, March 23, 1996 in a Shawsville Nursing Home. He was born
May 27, 1962 at Pearisburg, Va.
He is survived by his father,
Claude Davis Blankenship, Pearisburg; his mother, Martha
Mullins Blankenship, Rich Creek; a daughter,
Kathlena Blankenship, Kiser, W. Va.; a brother, Claude D.
Blankenship Jr., Hillsville;
his maternal grandmother, Mrs. Lena Mullins, Rich Creek.
Funeral services will be Tuesday at 2 p.m. at the Wolf Creek River
of Life Ministries Church, with the Rev. Terry Mays and the Rev. Sylvia Hill
officiating. Burial in the Fairview Cemetery, Narrows.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+1996, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., VA, Obituary
The Roanoke Times, (VA) - June 17, 1996
Songer, Clarice Katherine, 77, of Christiansburg, passed away
Saturday, June 15, 1996 at her home.
Surviving are her children, Bobby and Fannie Songer,
Staffordsville, Norma and Roscoe Hall, Jerry and Jill Songer, all of
Christiansburg, Sharon and Leo Ward, Madison, Wisc., James Songer, Salem, Gary
and J ean Songer, Blacksburg; two brothers, Allie Holdren, Newport, Emmett Holdren, Pembroke; three sisters, Elsie Blankenship, Ripplemeade, Joyce Dowdy, Newport, Ella Furrow, Blacksburg; nine
grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Tuesday, June 18, 1996 at the
Richardson-Horne Funeral Home Chapel, conducted by the Rev. Claude Dove, with
burial in Roselawn Memorial Gardens.
[SSDI, 09Mar1919 - 15Jun1996]
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+1997, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., VA, Obituary
The Roanoke Times, (VA) - August 22, 1997
Blankenship, Teddy D. Sr., (''Pete''), 75, of Christiansburg, passed away Wednesday, August
20, 1997, at Heritage Hall Nursing Home. He was a retired employee of Radford
Army Ammunition Plant with 35 years of service.
He is survived by his wife,
Christine Blankenship; two daughters
and sons-in-law, Peggy and Melvin Carter, Diann and Windel Shelor; two sons
and a daughter-in-law, Teddy Jr. and Hazel
Blankenship, Ronald E. Blankenship; five grandchildren; and two
great-grandchildren; also a special friend, Calvin Jennelle.
Funeral services will be conducted 10 a.m. Friday, August 22, at
the graveside in Roselawn Memorial Gardens by Rev. Richard H. Horne.
[SSDI, 27Jun1922 - 20Aug1997]
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+1999, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., VA, Obituary
The Roanoke Times, (VA) - August 17, 1999
Underwood, Ina Hite, 89, of Christiansburg, passed away Monday,
August 16, 1999 at her home. She was born February 5, 1910 in Giles County, the
daughter of the late Floyd T. and Lucy Blankenship
Hite.
She retired from St. Albans Hospital on October 19, 1981, was a
member of the Edgemont Christian Church in Christiansburg.
Mrs. Underwood was preceded in death by her husband, Luther Preston
Underwood and one brother, James Hite.
Surviving are her daughter, Mrs. Deane U. Bear of Christiansburg;
one brother, Ed Hite of Boise, Idaho; one sister, Evelyn Trane of Salt Lake
City, Utah and her beloved dog, Meshack.
Graveside services will be held Wednesday, August 18, 1999 at 11
a.m. at the West View Cemetery in Radford with the Rev. Carl Bean, Minister of
Edgemont Christian Church, officiating.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+1999, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., VA, Funeral
The Roanoke Times, (VA) - December 11, 1999
Blankenship, Virginia Epperly, 83, of Christiansburg, passed away Wednesday, December 8, 1999 at
her home.
Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Saturday, December 11, at the
graveside in Roselawn Memorial Gardens conducted by the Rev. Richard H. Horne.
[SSDI, 05Oct1916 - 08Dec1999]
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+1996, Elliston, Montgomery Co., VA, Obituary
The Roanoke Times, (VA) - September 6, 1996
Thomas R. Stuart, 78, of Elliston, died Wednesday, September 4,
1996 in Salem Veterans Hospital. He
had retired in 1980 from Salem Frame as a Machine Operator. He was an Air Force
World War II Veteran.
Survivors include his wife, Jessie Lee Stuart; sons and
daughters-in-law, Thomas and Melita Stuart and Darrell and Kim Stuart; daughters
and sons-in-law, Peggy and Sherman Palmer, Nellie and Donnie Hatcher;
grandchildren, Katrina Ferebee, Misty Hatcher, Chris, James and Reginal Stuart;
great-grandson, William Holdren; one brother, Charles Ennis; sisters, Osie Brough, Iris Blankenship, Nellie Ratcliffe; and a host of friends
and relatives.
Funeral service will be held on Saturday, September 7, 1996 at 1
p.m. in the John M. Oakey and Son Chapel in Salem with the Rev. David Hurd and
Rev. Buford Linkous officiating. Burial will follow in Butts Cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+1997, Elliston, Montgomery Co., VA, Obituary
The Roanoke Times, (VA) - December 22, 1997
Blankenship, John Allen, 52, of Elliston, died Friday, December 19, 1997 at his home.
He was preceded in death by his son, John Allen
Blankenship Jr. and is
survived by his wife, Tina Blankenship; daughter,
Shelia Blankenship, Roanoke; and a son, Jarrod
Blankenship, Elliston; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. James M. Blankenship, Salem; brother, Paul Wayne
Blankenship, Salem; sister, Helen
Coleman, Greensboro, N.C.; one grandson,
Joshua Blankenship.
Funeral services will be held Monday, December 22, 1997 at 2:00
p.m. at the Lotz Salem Chapel with the Elder Junior L. Connor officiating.
Interment will follow in Sherwood Memorial Park.
[SSDI, 20May1945 - 19Dec1997]
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+1999, Elliston, Montgomery Co., VA, Obituary
The Roanoke Times, (VA) - January 25, 1999
Witt, Dorothy Lee Stewart, 91, of Elliston, died Saturday, January
23, 1999 in Lewis Gale Hospital. She was a member of Big Spring Baptist Church.
She is survived by seven children, Sidney Gordon Witt, Coy Witt,
Jr., Freda Blankenship, Sue King, all of Salem, Betty Bland and
Barbara Witt, both of Elliston, Patsy Browning of Lebanon, Va.; fourteen
grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Tuesday, January 26, 1999
at Richardson-Horne Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Richard H. Horne officiating.
Burial will follow in East Hill Cemetery, Elliston.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+1997, Shawsville, Montgomery Co., VA, Obituary
The Roanoke Times, (VA) - July 19, 1997
Ratliff, Nellie, 101, of Shawsville, passed away Thursday, July 17,
1997, in Meadowbrook Nursing Home. Born August 24, 1895, she was preceded in
death by her parents; her husband; three daughters; one son; five sisters; and
five brothers.
Surviving are three daughters and sons-in-law, Nina and Birmon
Reese, Elliston, Lillian and Roy Woods, Salem, Mildred and Chuck Ligon,
Shawsville; three sons and daughters-in-law, Melvin and Frances Ratliff,
Elliston, Hubert and Libby Ratliff, Christiansburg, Billy and Patricia Ratliff,
Riner; two sisters, Iris Blankenship, Roanoke, Ocie Burgh, Colorado; one
brother, Innis Stuart, Roanoke; 18 grandchildren; 41 great-grandchildren; 21
great-great-grandchildren; and five great-great-great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be 1 p.m. Sunday, July 20, at the
Richardson-Horne Funeral Home Chapel conducted by Rev. Dusty Etter with burial
in Reecedale Cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+1998, Shawsville, Montgomery Co., VA, Obituary
The Roanoke Times, (VA) - February 17, 1998
Irvin Washington Graham, 84, of Shawsville, passed away Sunday,
February 15, 1998, at his home.
He is survived by four sisters,
Mildred Blankenship, Marion Lovern and Claudine Turpin, all of
Shawsville, and Luella Kirk of Christiansburg, and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, February 18, at
the Richardson-Horne Funeral Home Chapel, conducted by the Rev. V. N. McHone,
with burial in Sunset Cemetery.
[SSDI, 20Jun1913 - 15Feb1998]
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Montgomery Co., VA, SSDI, http://ssdi.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi
Blankenship,
Melvin G. 67, 06May1928 - 06May1995, Blacksburg, Montgomery, VA, WV-234-38-6058
Blankenship, Teddy
D. 75, 27Jun1922 - 20Aug1997, Christiansburg,
Montgomery, VA, VA-225-05-7222
Blankenship,
Timothy D. 33, 27May1962 - 23Mar1996, Christiansburg,
Montgomery, VA, VA-223-04-8553
Blankenship,
Virginia E. 83, 05Oct1916 - 08Dec1999, Christiansburg, Montgomery, VA, VA-228-07-9660
Newport News City
1995, Newport News City, VA Obituary
Daily Press (Newport News, VA) - February 19, 1995
Ella Seward Balliew, 53, died Friday, Feb. 17, 1995. She was born
in Brunswick County and had been a Peninsula resident since 1988. She worked as
dining room manager for Devonshire Retirement Home in Hampton, for the past
five years.
She is survived by her husband, Charles L. Balliew; one daughter,
Kimberly B. Sylvester, of Newport News; one son, Brian Keith Balliew, of
Yorktown; five sisters, Ruby L.
Norville, of Yorktown, Marion
Blankenship, of Richmond, and
Peggy E. Pearson, Edith Mason, and Ethel Flippen, all of Emporia; and three
brothers, Thomas C. Seward, of Emporia, Luther Seward, of Warfield, and Edgar Maitland, of
Richmond.
A funeral service will be held Tuesday, 1:30 p.m. in Amory Funeral
Home, Grafton. Burial will follow in Peninsula Memorial Park, Newport News.
[SSDI, 28Mar1941 - 17Feb1995]
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+1995, Newport News City, VA Obituary
Daily Press (Newport News, VA) - March 9, 1995
"The wedding feast of the Lamb has begun!" (Rev. 19:7)
Sister Mary of the Holy Spirit, a nun at the Monastery
of the Poor Clares, 28 Harpersville Road, Newport News, Va., passed into
eternal life at the monastery at 7:10 a.m. Wednesday, March 8, 1995. Sister Mary was born on May 5, 1916, in Lennox, Calif.
She received her higher education from Glendale Community College
and the University of Redlands in California and the University of Fairbanks in
Alaska. She lived in Kotzebue, Alaska, teaching and ministering to the natives
of the region for many years. On Dec. 24, 1946, she was baptized in the Roman
Catholic Church and in December 1956, she entered the Monastery of the Poor
Clares. She made temporary profession of vows on July 2, 1960, and pronounced
her solemn vows on July 2, 1964.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Charles
and Mabel Blankenship, and her
two sisters, Dorothy Hazzard and Ethelmae Dingler.
She is survived by her Poor Clare community and by five nephews,
David Hazzard of Williamsburg, Va., Alan Hazzard of Grand Forks, B. C., Canada;
John Dingler of Palo Alto, Calif., Charles Dingler of Los Angeles and Dr.
Robert Dingler of Redding, Calif.
Visitors may view the body at the monastery chapel from 1:30 to 3
p.m. on Thursday, March 9. Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 3
p.m. on the same day, presided over by the Most Rev. Walter F. Sullivan, Bishop
of Richmond. Temporary entombment will be at the Hampton Memorial Gardens
Mausoleum until the monastery burial vault is completed.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+1996, Newport News City, VA, Obituary
Daily Press (Newport
News, VA) - March 11, 1996
Woodrow Wilson "Skippy" Benthall, 83, died March 9, 1996.
A native of Ahoskie, NC, Mr. Benthall had been a Peninsula resident most of his
life. He was a member of Lebanon Church of Christ, Lee Hall; an Army veteran of
World War II and served in the Pacific Theater; and retired in 1972 from the
Naval Weapons Station after 32 years of service.
Mr.
Benthall was the son of the late Henen C. and Helen J. Benthall Sr. and is
survived by his wife, Catherine A. "Kaki" Benthall; one daughter, Carole B. Blankenship, and her husband, Don, of Poquoson; three sisters, Helen B.
Davis and Carolyn Miller of Tulsa, Okla., and Ann B. McCormick of
Charlottesville; two brothers, Henen C. Benthall Jr. of Parksley and Joseph L.
Benthall of Madisonville, Tenn.; a grandson,
Edward W. Blankenship, and
his wife, Aleesa, of Abilene, Texas; a granddaughter,
Amy E. Blankenship of Poquoson; and one great-granddaughter,
Aerika Sullivan.
A funeral service will be held Wednesday, March 13, at 11 a.m. in
the Amory Funeral Home Chapel, Grafton, with Dennis J. Worsham. Interment will
follow in Peninsula Memorial Park, Newport News.
[SSDI, 11Aug1912 - 15Mar1996(date differs from obit)]
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
1997, Newport News City, VA, Obituary
Daily Press (Newport News, VA) - March 14, 1997
Mrs. Lucy B. Miles, 74, died Thursday, March 13, 1997. A native of
Crozet, Va., she had been a Peninsula resident since 1963. Mrs. Miles was a
member of Grace United Methodist Church and the Hilton Women's Club.
Survivors include her daughter, Vicki M. Hauser, and her husband,
Lee, of Newport News; two sons, F. William Miles III, and his wife, Joyce, of
Midlothian, VA, and Edward B. Miles, and his wife, Carol, of Newport News; her sister, Nancy L. Blankenship of Mechanicsville, VA; and seven grandchildren.
Mrs. Miles was preceded in death by her husband of 41 years, Floyd
W. Miles Jr.
A funeral service will be held 2 p.m. Saturday at Grace United
Methodist Church by the Rev. Stephen Hassmer. Burial will follow in Peninsula
Memorial Park.
(nothing matches on SSDI)
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+1998, Newport News City, VA, Obituary
The Virginian-Pilot, (Norfolk, VA) - April 3, 1998
Lillian E. Blankenship, 85, of the 100 block of James River Drive, died April 1, 1998.
She was born in Portsmouth and was the widow of Edward Joseph Blankenship. She had worked at Sears & Roebuck for 20 years and was a
longtime member of Churchland Baptist Church and a member of Order of the
Eastern Star Tidal Wave Chapter No. 9, Portsmouth.
Survivors include a daughter,
Linda B. Davie of Annapolis, Md.; a son, Donald L. Blankenship of Newport News; a sister, Dorothy Pratt of California; four
grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
A graveside service will be conducted at 2 p.m. today in Olive
Branch Cemetery by Dr. Clint Hopkins.
[SSDI, 28Apr1912 - 01Apr1998]
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
1998, Newport News City, VA, Obituary
Daily Press (Newport News, VA) - October 7, 1998
Milton Richard "Pappy" Joyner, 69, died peacefully
Sunday, Oct. 4, 1998, at his home. A lifelong Peninsula resident, Mr. Joyner
retired from the Hampton Sheriff's Dept. as a deputy sheriff after 12 years of
service. He also retired from the U.S. Army as a staff sergeant after over 20
years of service.
Mr. Joyner is survived by his wife of 25 years, Eleonore Joyner;
four daughters, Joanne Bolick of
Levittown, Pa., Melody
Blankenship of Indianapolis,
Ind., and Marjorie Moore of Indianapolis, Ind.; one stepdaughter, Terry Ward;
two sisters, Dorothy Lee Dobbins of Hampton and Kathleen Sherrill of Newport
News; a number of grandchildren and great-grandchildren; sister-in-law, Guin
Joyner; and several nieces and nephews, including a special nephew, Ben Joyner
of Newport News.
A graveside service will be held Saturday, Oct. 10, at 11 a.m. in
Peninsula Memorial Park. The family will receive friends at Peninsula Funeral
Home Friday, Oct. 9, from 7 to 8 p.m.
[SSDI, 19Sep1929 - 04Oct1998]
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
1998, Newport News City, VA, Obituary
Daily Press (Newport News, VA) - November 8, 1998
Norman Russell Carter, 72, died Friday, Nov. 6, 1998.
A native of Kopperston, W.Va., he had been a Peninsula resident
since 1962. Norman was a volunteer with the AARP and Peninsula Agency on Aging
Center. An Army veteran of World War II and member of Calvary Baptist Church,
he retired in 1984 after 22 years of service as a machinist with Newport News
Shipbuilding.
He is survived by his loving wife of 25 years, Doris W. Carter; one
son, Norman R. Carter Jr. of Gates County, N.C.; three daughters, Vickie L.
Spruill, and her husband, Ray, and Patricia L. Morris, of Newport News, and
Sharon L. Terry, and her husband, Chuck, of Fayetteville, W.Va.; two sisters, Dorothy Toler of Carmichael,
Calif., and Penny Blankenship of Moneta; seven grandchildren and two
great-grandchildren; and a host of other friends.
A funeral service will be held on Tuesday, Nov. 10, at 2 p.m. at
W.J. Smith & Son Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Stephen J. Crane
officiating. Burial will follow in Hampton Memorial Gardens Cemetery.
[SSDI, 15Jan1926 - 06Nov1998]
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
1999, Newport News City, VA, Obituary
Daily Press (Newport News, VA) - July 11, 1999
James Henry Beasley, 53, died Sunday, July 4, 1999. Born Oct. 16,
1945.
He is survived by his son, James D. "Pete" Beasley, and
daughter-in-law, Mary E. "Lisa" Beasley, of Hampton; and one sister, Mary Alice Blankenship of Alabama.
A graveside service was held Thursday, July 8, at Shorterville
Cemetery with arrangements by Holman Abbeville Mortuary, Abbeville, Ala.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
1999, Newport News City, VA, Obituary
Daily Press (Newport News, VA) - July 14, 1999
Michele Darlene Blankenship, 39, died Monday, July 12, 1999. Born in Baltimore, MD, she had
been a Newport News resident since 1981. She was a member of Emmanuel Lutheran
Church.
Michele is survived
by her mother, Edna D. Blankenship of Newport News; and her brothers, Ron
Henderson of Sterling, VA, and Gary Henderson of Lewisville, TX. Arrangements
are being provided by R. Hayden Smith Funeral Home in Hampton.
[SSDI, 04Oct1959 - 12Jul1999]
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+1999, Newport News City, VA, Obituary
Daily Press (Newport News, VA) - August 1, 1999
Elizabeth Sudie Dodson Welch died Thursday, July 29, 1999. She was
100. Mrs. Welch was born Aug. 19, 1898, to John Ellis Dodson and Sallie Blankenship Dodsen.
She had lived in Newport News for 40 years and in the Danville area
for many years. A homemaker, she had been a member of First Baptist Church,
Danville. She was the widow of Eugene G. Welch, who died in 1965. Mrs. Dodsen
had attended Averett College in Danville and Longwood College in Farmville and
had been a school teacher prior to marrying Mr. Dodson in 1920.
She is survived by her niece, Doris Astin of Danville; and her
nephew, B.C. Dodson Jr. of Oxen Hill, Md.
Graveside services will be held in Highland Burial Park at 2 p.m.
today.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Newport News City, VA, SSDI, http://ssdi.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi
Blankenship,
Lillian E. 85, 28Apr1912 - 01Apr1998, Newport News City, VA, VA-229-10-4823
Blankenship,
Michele D. 39, 04Oct1959 - 12Jul1999, Newport News City, VA, VA-230-90-7055
Norfolk City
1995, Norfolk City, VA, Obituary
The Virginian-Pilot, (Norfolk, VA) - March 8, 1995
Elizabeth Magdeline Slusher Johnson, 90 years old, of Roxboro Road,
died March 7, 1995, in a local hospital. Mrs. Johnson was a beloved Mother and
friend to her six children. She served as Postmaster in Corinne, WV, for 27
years before her retirement and moving to Virginia.
She has three children locally, Robert ''Bob'' Johnson, associate
with Peoples Insurance Co., and his wife, Brenda, of Suffolk; Virginia
Palomares, with The Harbor Club, and husband John of Norfolk; Merle C. Johnson,
DARS counselor with Norfolk Southern, of Virginia Beach; and Roxie Dean and
husband Jim of Clarksburg, WV, Billy
J. Blankenship of Mullens, WV,
and James Johnson and wife Kathy of Inverness, FL. She was ''Maw Maw'' to 22
grandchildren, 26 great-grandchildren and seven step-great-grandchildren. She
leaves behind a legacy of love and inspiration to all who knew her. Her love
for the teachings of the Bible and caring for her family were the most important
part of her life.
Services will be at 10 a.m. Friday with burial at the Forest Lawn
Cemetery.
[SSDI, 20Sep1904 - 07Mar1995]
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+1995, Norfolk City, VA, Obituary
The Virginian-Pilot, (Norfolk, VA) - September 15, 1995
Christ Pavlides, 94, died Sept. 13, 1995, in his residence. Mr.
Pavlides was retired from the restaurant business. He was born in Karmi, Cyprus,
and was a member of the Annunciation Greek Orthodox Cathedral. He was a member
of Norfolk Masonic Lodge (NU)1, AF&AM, The AHEPA, Philoptochos Society, and
the Golden Years Club.
Survivors include his wife for over 60 years, Mary Pavlides; two daughters, Irene P. Wood and her
husband, Robert C. Wood of Paradise Valley, Ariz.; and Florence P. Blankenship of Virginia Beach; two grandchildren,
Marian O. Mace of Scottsdale, Ariz., and Christine A. Wood of Dallas, Texas;
two great-grandchildren, Olivia and Christina Mace of Scottsdale, Ariz.; one
niece, Helen N. Kanakis of Miami, Fla.; special companion, Jo Ann Clough; and
also many special friends and neighbors.
The funeral will be conducted at 11 a.m. Saturday in Annunciation
Greek Orthodox Cathedral, by Fr. Savas Constantinou, Fr. Demetrios N. Kehagias,
Fr. Charles Goumenis, and Fr. George I. Paulson. Burial will be in Forest Lawn
Cemetery.
(nothing on SSDI)
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+1996, Norfolk City, VA, Funeral
The Virginian-Pilot, (Norfolk, VA) - December 20, 1996
Jytta G. Blankenship,
96, died Dec. 19, 1996. A funeral will be at a later date. Smith and Williams
Funeral Home, Norfolk Chapel, is in charge.
[SSDI, 04Jan1900 - 19Dec1996]
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
1997, Norfolk City, VA, Obituary
The Virginian-Pilot, (Norfolk, VA) - January 22, 1997
Clyde H. Parker, 75, of the 1000 block of Livingston Ave., formerly
of McDowell County, W.Va., died Jan. 20, 1997, in his residence.
A retired employee of
Norfolk Shipbuilding and Drydock, Mr. Parker was recently employed at Hardee's
restaurant, Cedar Road. He was a Mountain City, Tenn., native and a U.S. Navy
veteran of World War II. He worked in the coal mines in McDowell County for 17
years.
Survivors include his wife, Ruth Jackson Parker; daughter, Brenda
Joyce Johnson of Norfolk; stepdaughter,
Nancy B. Freeman and her husband, L. G. Freeman of
Chesapeake; stepson, Stanley E. Blankenship and his wife, Candi, of Chesapeake;
brother, Fred Parker of McDowell County; five grandchildren, Stacey Vogl,
Justin Freeman, Jeff Harris and Carla Dorman, all of Chesapeake, Kristen Dorman
of Virginia Beach; two stepgrandchildren, Jennifer and Jill Mayes of
Chesapeake.
He was predeceased by a stepson,
Charles G. Blankenship.
A graveside funeral will be conducted at 2 p.m. Thursday in
Woodlawn Memorial Gardens by the Rev. Penny L. Wilson, with entombment
following.
[SSDI, 26Jul1921 - 20Jan1997]
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+1997, Norfolk City, VA, Obituary
The Virginian-Pilot, (Norfolk, VA) - March 17, 1997
Walter N. Silva, 63, died March 15, 1997. Mr. Silva was born in
Dracut, Mass., and was Catholic. He was a Navy veteran and was active in
Parents Without Partners.
Survivors include a daughter, Michele Silva Blankenship of Norfolk; two sons, Vance Silva of Fort Lauderdale, Fla., and
Walter N. Silva Jr. of Norfolk; two brothers, Daniel Cunha of Tallahassee,
Fla., and Frank Cunha of Florida.
He was predeceased by a son, Michael Silva, and a brother, Kenneth
Silva.
A graveside service will be held at 3 p.m. Thursday in Forest Lawn
Cemetery.
[SSDI, 07Oct1933 - 15Mar1997]
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+1998, Norfolk City, VA, Obituary
The Virginian-Pilot, (Norfolk, VA) - January 28, 1998
Troy V. Blankenship,
79, of the 1100 block of Burksdale Road, died Jan. 26, 1998, in a local nursing
center. Born in Willowtown, W.Va.,
He retired as a U.S. Navy senior chief petty officer with 26 years
of service. He was a veteran of World War II and Korea, having served on USS
Phoenix, USS Astoria, USS Newport News and the USS Amphion. He was a member of
the Pearl Harbor Survivors and Fleet Reserve Association, Branch No. 60.
Survivors include his wife
of 53 years, Mary E.
Blankenship; two sons, Troy V. Blankenship Jr. of Roanoke, Va., Michael
W. Blankenship of Norfolk; two
sisters; three brothers; four grandchildren, Karen Nusca,
Tonya Blankenship, Dawn McFadden, Michael Blankenship Jr.; two great-grandchildren, Nicholas and
Emma.
A graveside service with military honors will be conducted at 2
p.m. Thursday in Forest Lawn Cemetery by Cmdr. B. L. Kingwood.
[SSDI, 28Jan1918 - 26Jan1998]
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+1998, Norfolk City, VA, Obituary
The Virginian-Pilot, (Norfolk, VA) - December 27, 1998
Esther M. Jobes,
66, of the 4800 block of Texas Ave., died Thursday, Dec. 24, 1998, in a local
hospital.
She is survived by her husband, James H. Jobes; two sons, James
Alan Jobes of Norfolk and Mark Renn of North Carolina; a daughter, Patricia Ann
Wade of North Carolina; two brothers, John W. Blankenship
of West Virginia and James Patrick of Illinois; a sister, Rosa Marie Tramp of
Maryland; eight grandchildren; and six great-great-grandchildren.
The family will receive friends from 3 to 5 p.m. today at Kellum
Funeral Home, Rosewood Chapel. A graveside service will be held at 2 p.m.
Monday at Rosewood Memorial Park.
[SSDI, 14Nov1932 - 24Dec1998]
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
1999, Norfolk City, VA, Obituary
The Virginian-Pilot, (Norfolk, VA) - July 8, 1999
Richard W. Miller, 80, of the 200 block of Linkhorn Dr., died in
his sleep July 7, 1999, in his home. Mr. Miller was born in Harrisburg, Pa.,
and was the son of the late Clarence and Bess Miller.
He joined the U.S. Army in 1941 and served in the 82nd Infantry
Division during World War II. Mr. Miller had retired from IBM before going to
work for Simplex Time Recorder Co. in Norfolk, Va., where he retired after 30
years of service. Mr. Miller was a member of Virginia Beach United Methodist
Church, and a member of the Norfolk Shriners and Portsmouth Masons. Mr. Miller
enjoyed gardening and playing golf.
Survivors include his wife of 56 years, Joyce M. Miller; his
children, Linda Robinson of Richmond, Va., Robert B. Miller, Jeffrey W. Miller,
and Richard S. Miller, all of Virginia Beach; five grandchildren, Monica M. Allen of Richmond, Va., Brian Robinson of
Richmond, Va., Kyra Blankenship of Woodbridge, Va., Jennifer M. Miller of
Virginia Beach, and Richard S. Miller II of Virginia Beach; three great-grandchildren, Madison M. Allen,
Berkley J. Robinson, and Emma
Jo Blankenship; and a sister,
Charlotte Adams and her husband, Norman.
A memorial service will be conducted at 11 a.m. Friday at H.D.
Oliver Funeral Apartments, Laskin Road Chapel, by the Rev. Paul C. Bailey.
[SSDI, 05Jul1919 - 07Jul1999]
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+1999, Norfolk City, VA, Obituary
The Virginian-Pilot, (Norfolk, VA) - September 13, 1999
Lescelles - Edith Meads Darden, 91, formerly of Norfolk, died Sept.
12, 1999, in her residence. Mrs. Darden was a native of Norfolk. She was the
daughter of the late Victor E. Meads and Rosa Fager Meads and was the widow of
Mills W. Darden Jr.
Mrs. Darden was a retired secretary for the Smith-Douglass Company
Inc. She was a member of Christ & St. Luke's Episcopal Church in Norfolk.
Mrs. Darden was a member of the Norfolk Yacht & Country Club, Edgewater
Garden Club, Children's Hospital of The King's Daughters Circle and a former
member of Princess Anne Country Club.
Survivors include a daughter, Martha Darden and her husband, Mel Blankenship, of Virginia Beach.
A graveside service will be conducted at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Forest
Lawn Cemetery.
[SSDI, 28Jul1908 - 12Sep1999]
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Norfolk City, VA, SSDI, http://ssdi.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi
Blankenship, Jytta
G. 96, 04Jan1900 - 19Dec1996, Norfolk
City, VA, NY-115-18-9501
Blankenship, Troy
V. 79-80, 28Jan1918 - 26Jan1998, Norfolk City, VA, VA-231-05-7471
Nottoway
+1996, Blackstone, Nottoway Co., VA, Obituary
The Roanoke Times, (VA) - January 18, 1996
Brooks, Sylvia Clair, 86, of Blackstone, VA, formerly of Franklin
County, died Tuesday, January 16, 1996, at Heritage Hall, Blackstone, VA. She
was born in Brooks Mill. She was a daughter of the late A. J. H. Brooks and Nannie Blankenship Brooks.
She is survived by two sisters, Thelma B. Dixon Clingenpeel,
Pauline Brooks McGeorge, both of Roanoke; several nieces and nephews.
Graveside services will be held Friday, January 19, at 2 p.m. at
Sherwood Memorial Park, with the Rev. Philip Motley officiating.
(no match on SSDI)
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+1997, Blackstone, Nottoway Co., VA, Death
Richmond Times-Dispatch (VA) - August 16, 1997
Janet Louise Blankenship Geesey, 38, a Crewe Garment Factory employee.
[SSDI, 30Sep1959 - 14Aug1997]
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Orange
+1996, Orange, Orange Co., VA, Death
Richmond Times-Dispatch (VA) - March 24, 1996
Charles Lee Blankenship Sr., 72, heavy equipment operator, World War II Army veteran, husband
of Ada Irene Blankenship.
[SSDI, 14Oct1923 - 22Mar1996]
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Orange Co., VA, SSDI, http://ssdi.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi
Blankenship,
Charles L. 72, 14Oct1923 - 22Mar1996, Orange, Orange, VA, VA-229-20-5218
Page
Page Co., VA, SSDI, http://ssdi.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi
Blankenship,
Violet R. 70-71, 24Jul1924 - 10Jul1995, Luray, Page, VA, VA-224-26-4798
Patrick
+1996, Patrick Springs, Patrick Co., VA, Funeral
The Roanoke Times, (VA) - December 20, 1996
Blankenship, Allie Fair, 50, of Patrick Springs, died Thursday, December 19, 1996. Funeral
Saturday, 11 a.m., First Southern Baptist Church, Patrick Springs. Arrangements
by Howell Funeral Home, Stuart.
[SSDI, 20May1946 - 19Dec1996]
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Patrick Co., VA, SSDI, http://ssdi.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi
Blankenship,
Victoria 86, 06Oct1908 - 29May1995, Critz, Patrick, VA, VA-227-24-9043
Blankenship, Allie
F. 50, 20May1946 - 19Dec1996, Patrick
Springs, Patrick, VA, WV-235-88-5066
Petersburg City
+1998, Petersburg City, VA, Obituary
The Virginian-Pilot, (Norfolk, VA) - September 4, 1998
Thomas H. Lyon Sr. passed away on Sept. 3, 1998, in his residence.
Mr. Lyon was a graduate of the University of Pennsylvania. He was a retired
chemist with Virginia Power and a Navy veteran who served in World War II.
Survivors include his loving wife, Mary Hall Lyon; one son, Dr.
Thomas H. Lyon Jr. and his wife, Marie, of Winter Garden, Fla.; one daughter, Cynthia Blankenship and her husband, James W., of Virginia Beach; one sister, Mary Stewart of Spotsylvania
County, Va.; one aunt, Lotus Lyon of Waxhaw, N.C.; several nieces and nephews;
and five grandchildren, Holly and
Jesse Lyon, and Jimmy, Stephen and Philip Blankenship.
A graveside service will be conducted at 11 a.m. Tuesday in
Southlawn Memorial Park, Petersburg, Va. The family will receive friends from 3
to 5 p.m. Sunday in Kellum Funeral Home, Pleasant Hall Chapel.
[SSDI, 23Oct1924 - 03Sep1998]
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Petersburg City, VA, SSDI, http://ssdi.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi
Blankenship, Minna
L. 85, 08Sep1912 - 19Mar1998, Petersburg
City, VA, VA-226-07-9136
Blankenship,
Sherman M. 78, 15Oct1919 - 16Aug1998, Petersburg City, VA, VA-224-07-6751
Pittsylvania
Pittsylvania Co., VA, SSDI, http://ssdi.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi
Blankenship,
Elizabeth W. 89, 14Nov1909 - 29Dec1998, Ringgold, Pittsylvania, VA, VA-227-62-3702
Poquoson City
1999, Poquoson City, VA, Obituary
Daily Press (Newport News, VA) - October 16, 1999
Lloyd Eugene Miksch, 75, husband of the late Juanita Beatrice
Miksch, died Wednesday, Oct. 13, 1999.
A native of Parson, Kan., he had been a resident of Poquoson for
more than 40 years. He was a Navy veteran of World War II, and retired from the
Air Force in 1963. He retired from civil service in 1985 after 20 years of
service.
Mr. Miksch is survived by
one son, Floyd W. Cook Jr.; two daughters, Twyla M. Hale and Delores
Stockberger; eight grandchildren, Steve Colosi, Eugene Cook, Juanita Vassar,
Elizabeth Snow, Theresa England, Linda Bruff, Debbie Bragg and Tobias Hale;
eleven great-grandchildren, Nikki England, Justin Bragg, Cynthia Bragg, Brandon
Colosi, Cybrina Cook, Brittany England, Savannah Lovin, Mark Bruff, Tim Bruff,
Chaz Cook and Wade Snow; an aunt, Diantha Hargette; a cousin, Edna
Blankenship; one nephew; and
two nieces.
A graveside service will be held at 2 p.m. on Sunday at Hampton
Memorial Gardens with full military honors.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Portsmouth City
+1995, Portsmouth
City, VA, Obituary
The Virginian-Pilot, (Norfolk, VA) - January 29, 1995
Mary Shaw Bean, 80, of the 900 block of Enterprise Way, died Jan.
28, 1995, in Virginia Beach. She was
a native of Raleigh, NC. and was a member of Hyde Park Freewill Baptist Church,
Norfolk.
Survivors include her husband, Joshua S. Bean Jr.; one daughter,
Dr. Mary Bean of Carrolton, Tex.; three sisters,
Jean Blankenship of Colonial Heights, Va., Anne Turner of
Portsmouth, and Margaret McGinn of Norfolk; and one brother, Hubert L. Shaw of Charlotte, N.C.
The graveside service will be conducted at 2 p.m. Tuesday in
Greenlawn Memorial Gardens by the Rev. Terry Beck. The family will be at
Snellings Funeral Home, Portsmouth Blvd. Chapel, Monday from 7 to 8:30 p.m.
[SSDI, 03Aug1914 - 28Jan1995]
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
1995, Portsmouth City, VA, Obituary
The Virginian-Pilot, (Norfolk, VA) - May 19, 1995
Willis Vick Smith, 74, of the 3200 block of Dogwood Drive, a
homemaker, died May 17, 1995, in a Portsmouth hospital. Mrs. Smith was born in
Portsmouth and was a member of Western Branch Baptist Church.
Survivors include her husband, Mills A. Smith; a daughter, Vickie
S. Parsons and her husband, Larry L. Parsons of Suffolk; a grandson, Geoffrey
L. Parsons of Suffolk and stepgrandson, Greg Parsons of Smithfield; a sister,
Verna Kellam of Portsmouth; three nieces,
Jo Ann Kellam, LaVerne LaTouche and Judy Blankenship;
and a nephew, Jesse Vick.
A graveside service will be conducted at 2 p.m. Saturday in Olive
Branch Cemetery by the Rev. George F. Mullinax and the Rev. Damon E. Wyatt.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+1996, Portsmouth City, VA, Obituary
The Virginian-Pilot, (Norfolk, VA) - April 5, 1996
Marie S. Askew, 81, died April 2, 1996, in Newport News. She was a retired real estate agent. She was a native
of North Carolina and the widow of Derwood G. Askew. She was a member of
Calvary Baptist Church, Portsmouth. She had many special friends and neighbors.
Although sometimes misunderstood, she devoted her life to helping her loved
ones and spreading kindness and love to all her friends at the Newport News
Baptist Retirement Community.
She is survived by a daughter,
Judy A. and her husband, Michael
Blankenship of Gastonia, NC;
brother, Mills A. Smith of Portsmouth; and niece, Vickie Parsons of Suffolk.
A graveside service will be conducted at 2 p.m. Saturday in Olive
Branch Cemetery.
[SSDI, Marie S. Askew - 13Sep1914 - 02Apr1996]
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+1997, Portsmouth City, VA, Obituary
The Virginian-Pilot, (Norfolk, VA) - December 2, 1997
Cornelia B. Blaha,
80, died Nov. 30, 1997, in a Portsmouth hospital. A native of Ettrick, Va., she
was a retired assistant manager for LaVogue. She was the first woman employed
during World War II at the Newport News Shipyard.
Survivors include two daughters, Nancy Martin and Deborah L.
Buchanan and her husband, James R., all of Portsmouth; two sisters, Martha Whitmore of Petersburg, Fla., and Gloria Cutchall of Perrine, Fla.; a brother,
Russell Blankenship of Richmond; two grandchildren, Robbin M.
Blow and her husband, Gary, and Leslie C. Martin; and two great-grandchildren,
Ronnie and Jesse Blow.
A memorial service will be at conducted at 3 p.m. Wednesday in
Sturtevant Funeral Home, Portsmouth Blvd. Chapel, by Chaplain Ron Rice.
[SSDI, 23Aug1917 - 30Nov1997]
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
1999, Portsmouth City, VA, Obituary
The Virginian-Pilot, (Norfolk, VA) - August 9, 1999
JoElla Shifflett of the 1000 block of Stanley Road died Sunday,
Aug. 8, 1999. She was a native of Coeburn, VA, and was the wife of Everett
Shifflett, Jr. She was a member of Bethany Baptist Church.
Besides her husband, she is survived by four daughters, Patricia
Ann Shifflett of Portsmouth, Betty Jean Kullman of Chesapeake, Brenda Faye
Lassiter of Portsmouth and Carolyn Sue Deason of Roanoke; three sons, Billy
Shifflett of Chesapeake, Mark A. Shifflett and Joseph Michael Shifflett, both
of Portsmouth; two sisters, Mary
Founds of Portsmouth and Nancy
Blankenship of Coeburn, VA; 15
grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren.
A funeral will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday in Sturtevant Funeral
Home, Portsmouth Boulevard Chapel, by the Rev. Gene V. Primm. Entombment will
be in Meadowbrook Mausoleum.
[SSDI, 09Sep1926 - 08Aug1999]
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+1999, Portsmouth City, VA Obituary
The Virginian-Pilot, (Norfolk, VA) - March 6, 1999
Roy Earon Blankenship, 85, of the 2500 block of W. Bugle Drive, died March 4, 1999, at
his residence after a long illness.
He was preceded in death by Mable Biller Blankenship, his loving wife of 60 years. Born in Roanoke, the son of the late
Daniel Thomas Blankenship and Sarah Whitlock Blankenship.
He relocated his family to Portsmouth during World War II and
retired from the Norfolk Naval Shipyard as an electrician in Shop 51 after 21
years. A Baptist, he was a member of Western Branch Masonic Lodge No. 189 and
the Beazley Center. He served in the Virginia National Guard.
Survivors include a daughter,
Dawn Bray and her husband, Richard, of
Portsmouth; a son, Robert Wayne Blankenship
Sr. of Chesapeake; a sister, Bea Foster
of Toano; five grandchildren, Pamela
Peele, his loving caretaker during the years of his illness, Robin Blankenship , Robert Blankenship
, Shannon Smith and Shawn Potter; and three great-grandchildren, Kristen,
Heather and Austin.
A graveside service with Masonic rites will be conducted at 2 p.m.
Sunday in Meadowbrook Memorial Gardens by the Rev. Gene V. Primm.
[SSDI, 29Jan1914 - 04Mar1999]
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Powhatan
+1999, Powhatan, Powhatan Co., VA, Death
Richmond Times-Dispatch (VA) - December 13, 1999
Blankenship, Harry W., of Powhatan, owner of H. W. Blankenship Inc., Korean War Army veteran, husband of Evelyn L. Blankenship.
[SSDI, 16Feb1929 - 11Dec1999]
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Powhatan Co., VA, SSDI, http://ssdi.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi
Blankenship, Harry
W. 70, 16Feb1929 - 11Dec1999, Powhatan,
Powhatan, VA, VA-231-32-4036
Prince George
+1999, Prince George, Prince George Co., VA, Death
Richmond Times-Dispatch (VA) - February 14, 1999
Carlton Price Blankenship, 74, a U.S. Coast Guard veteran, a retired field machinist for
Allied Signal Corp., husband of Ruth Parrish cmcq Blankenship
[SSDI, 24Jun1924 - 15Feb1999]
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+1999, Prince George, Prince George Co., VA Obituary
The Roanoke Times, (VA) - March 31, 1999
Eastman, Mabel Blankenship, 81, of Prince George, died Sunday, March 28, 1999.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Julius John Eastman.
Surviving are a daughter, Lillian C. Eastman, Hampton; sons, J.
Wayne Eastman and wife, Barbara L., Donald R. Eastman, Bruce A. Eastman, all of
Prince George, L. Russell Eastman, Stone Mountain, Ga.; sister, Aola B. Wray, Roanoke; brother, Elbert L.
Blankenship and wife, Dorothy
C., Bent Mountain; five grandchildren; two great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held Thursday, April 1, 1999, at 11 a.m.
at the Wesley Methodist Church, Hopewell. Interment will follow in Sunset
Memorial Park, Chester.
[SSDI, 09Dec1917 - 28Mar1999]
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+1999, Prince George, Prince George Co., VA, Death
Richmond Times-Dispatch (VA) - November 14, 1999
Blankenship -- Mrs.
Ruth Helen Parrish, a homemaker, widow of Carlton Price Blankenship.
[SSDI, Ruth H.
Blankenship - 14Feb1920 -
12Nov1999]
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Prince William
+1996, Woodbridge, Prince William Co., VA, Obituary
The Roanoke Times, (VA) - September 1, 1996
Harrell, Imogene Bivens, 67, of Woodbridge and formerly of Giles
County, died Sunday, August 25, 1996, at her home. Born in Bland County, she
was a daughter of the late John Harvey and Minnie Hodge Blankenship Bivens. She was the wife of the late Walter A. Harrell.
Surviving are a son, John Andrew Harrell of Las Vegas, Nev.; two
brothers, Patrick Henry Bivens of Hampton and Russell Edward Bivens of Narrows,
and one sister, Etta Bivens Meadows of Pearisburg.
Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Tuesday, September 3,
1996, at Kendall Funeral Home Chapel in Pembroke, with interment in Birchlawn
Burial Park, Pearisburg.
[SSDI, 14Jun1929 - 25Aug1996]
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Pulaski
+1995, Dublin, Pulaski Co., VA, Obituary
The Roanoke Times, (VA) - May 2, 1995
Quesenberry, Robert Lee, (''Joe""), 48, of 91 Stafford
Drive, Dublin, passed away Monday, May 1, 1995 in the Radford Community Hospital. Born December 23, 1946 in Pulaski Co.,
Va., he was the son of the late Hayden Cecil Quesenberry and Ethel Marie
Blanchet Quesenberry Scott.
He was preceded in death by two brothers, George D. Quesenberry and
Duke Quesenberry. He was a veteran of the United Sates Army, having served in
the Vietnam Conflict and was in the 80th Division of the Reserves, Dublin, Va.
He was an employee of the Ingersoll Rand Company, Roanoke, Va., as a machinist.
Surviving are his wife, Rhonda Elaine Blankenship Quesenberry, Dublin; one daughter, Rochelle Marie Quesenberry, Dublin,
Va.; two sons, Marcus Sidney Quesenberry, Fayetteville, N.C., Eric Adam
Quesnberry, Dublin, Va.; one sister, Mrs. Marie Thompson, Salem, Va.; three
brothers, Ray D. Quesenberry, Roanoke, Va., R. C. Quesenberry of New York City,
Hayden Harold Quesenberry, Spartanburg, S.C.; mother-in-law, Hilda Fletcher,
Ripplemead, Va.; brother-in-law and
sister-in-law, Darrell and
Carol Blankenship, Pearisburg,
Va.; sister-in-law, Donna Bratton, Ripplemead, Va.; brother-in-law, Garland Blankenship , Narrows, Va.; and several nieces and
nephews.
Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Thursday at the Bower Funeral
Chapel, Dublin, Va., with the Rev. Don W. Sizemore officiating. Interment will
follow in the Highland Memory Gardens, Dublin. Full military honors will be
conducted at the graveside by the Pulaski VFW Post #1184, Pulaski, Va.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+1996, Dublin, Pulaski Co., VA, Obituary
The Roanoke Times, (VA) - April 19, 1996
Jesse Hugh Wright, 83, of Dublin, died Wednesday, April 17, 1996,
in a Pulaski hospital. He was born in Bland County on April 22, 1912, the son
of the late William Gordon and Mascie Missouri Spangler Wright.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Bertha Ramsey Wright.
He is survived by two sons, Clayton Wrigh t, Fort Lauderdale, Fla.,
Chester Wright, Dublin; two daughters, Mrs. Dona Lane and Mrs. Joan Allen, both
of Newbern; one brother, Eugene Wright, Dublin; two sisters, Mrs. Thelma Havens, Bluefield, Mrs. Ruth Blankenship, Bland; eleven grandchildren; and nine
great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be Saturday at 2 p.m. at the A. Vest &
Sons Funeral Home Chapel, White Gate, with Minister Larry Phillips officiating.
Burial will be in Highland Memory Gardens, Dublin.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+1996, Dublin, Pulaski Co., VA, Obituary
The Roanoke Times, (VA) - June 17, 1996
Eugene Wellington Wright, 89, of Dublin, died Sunday, June 16, 1996
in Radford Community Hospital. He
was born March 25, 1907 in Bland Co., Va., the son of the late William Gordon
and Mascie Missouri Spangler Wright.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Minnie Edith Wright and a
son, Fairly Clifford Wright.
He is survived by two daughters and son-in-law, Barbara and Harry
(Sonny) Mabe, Jr. Bluewell, W. Va., Ilene Wright, Bland; two sons and
daughter-in-law, Willard and Freda Wright, Ned R. Wright, all of Dublin; two sisters, Thelma Havens, Bluefield, Va.,
Ruth Blankenship, Bland; five grandchildren; and five
great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be Tuesday at 11 a.m. at the A. Vest &
Sons Funeral Home CHapel, with the Rev. Billy Hale officiating. Burial in the
Shiloh Cemetery, Hollybrook.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
1995, Pulaski, Pulaski Co., VA, Obituary
Roanoke Times, The
(VA) - June 28, 1995
Gusler, Warren Green, 74, of Pulaski, died Monday, June 26, 1995,
in the Veterans Care Center in Salem.
He was born on May 5, 1921 and was the son of the late Henry Buchanan and Lula
Belle Carper Gusler. He was a retired employee with Pulaski Furniture Company.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Frances Stump Gusler, and a
daughter, Shelia Ann Gusler.
He is survived by a stepson, David Akers of Dublin; a stepdaughter, Brenda G. Blankenship of Garland, Texas; a brother, Carl A.
Gusler, Newport; three sisters, Mary Hodge of Rich Creek, Sadie Dennis of
Pearisburg, and Margaret Kanode of Pulaski; several stepgrandchildren; step
great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be conducted at the graveside at 11 a.m.
Thursday, June 29, 1995, at Fairview Cemetery in Narrows, with the Rev. Jack
Musick officiating.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
1995, Pulaski, Pulaski Co., VA, Funeral
The Roanoke Times, (VA) - June 30, 1995
Blankenship, Sallie Lillie LeHugh, 86, of Pulaski, passed away Wednesday, June 28, 1995. Funeral 2
p.m. Friday, Bower Funeral Chapel.
[SSDI, 09Feb1908 - 28Jun1995]
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+1996, Pulaski, Pulaski Co., VA, Obituary
The Roanoke Times, (VA) - January 23, 1996
Crystal Ann Raymond, 17, of 116-11th St., N.W., Pulaski, died early
Monday morning, January 22, 1996, in the Pulaski Community Hospital. She was
born in Radford, Va. on April 26, 1978.
She was a member of the First United Methodist Church, Pulaski, and
she was a senior at Pulaski County High School. She was a member of the Pulaski
County High School Choir, she attended the Governor's School, she was the
Cougar Mascot for three years, she was a member of the Honors Choir for the
State of Virginia and she sang for Governor Allen at the grand opening of the Louisa
P. Chrisley Fitness Center at the Pulaski County High School.
Surviving are her parents,
Steven Raymond and Deborah
Blankenship Raymond, Pulaski;
and brother, Eric Raymond, Pulaski.
Funeral services will be held Thursday at 2 p.m. from the First United
Methodist Church, Pulaski, with the Rev. Norman Wilhoit officiating. Burial
will follow in Oakwood Cemetery, Pulaski, Va.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+1997, Pulaski, Pulaski Co., VA, Obituary
The Roanoke Times, (VA) - April 30, 1997
Reese, Laura Ann Bevil, 54, of 1211 Randolph Avenue, Pulaski, died
Monday, April 28, 1997, at her home. She was born in Pulaski on November 24,
1942, and was the daughter of the late Roy Lester Bevil and Sarah Mildred
Sayers Bevil.
Surviving are a son and daughter-in-law, Perry Dean and Shirley
Reese, Pulaski; brother, James Roy Bevil, Blacksburg; five sisters, Stella
Irene B. Blankenship, Pulaski,
Edna B. Isbill, Draper, Christine B. Byrd, Draper, Jean B. C aravas,
Portsmouth, Barbara B. Cook, Dublin.
Ms. Reese will be cremated. A private family memorial service will
be held at a later date.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+1997, Pulaski, Pulaski Co., VA, Obituary
The Roanoke Times, (VA) - July 13, 1997
Grantham, Burman Novea, 78, of Washington Avenue at 6th Street,
S.E., Pulaski, died Saturday morning, July 12, 1997, in the Virginia Veterans
Care Center in Roanoke after a long
illness. He was born in Pulaski on April 20, 1919, and was the son of the late
William Novea Grantham and Mary Jennings Grantham of Pulaski.
He was a member of Thornspring United Methodist Church, and a U.S.
Army veteran of World War II, serving as a Medical Aidman in the Asiatic
Pacific Theatre. He was a lifetime member of Pulaski V.F.W. Post #1184 and
Pulaski American Legion Post #7, and a former member of Pulaski Bassmasters
Club. He was a retired employee of R.A.A.P. with 33 years of service.
Surviving are his wife of 56 years, Helen Hurst Grantham of
Pulaski; one daughter and son-in-law, Jolene and Everett (''Sonny"")
Alley of Salem; a son and daughter-in-law, Gale and Linda Grantham of Pulaski;
a son and his fiancee, Douglas Grantham and Shirley Cochran of Radford; two
granddaughters, Sabrina Conner and Angie Phillips of Dublin; three grandsons,
David Alley of Salem, Todd Grantham of Lansing, Mich., and Tony Grantham of
Pulaski; five great-grandchildren, Lucas and Jennifer Conner, Joshua and Ashley
Burleson and Andrew Phillips, all of Dublin; one brother and sister-in-law,
Thomas and Peggy Grantham of Conroe, Texas, and two sisters and a brother-in-law,
Isabelle and Pete Blankenship of
Salem and Stella Anderson of Kingsport, Tenn.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Monday, July 14, 1997, at
Stevens Funeral Chapel in Pulaski, Burial will follow in Highland Memory Garden
s, Dublin, with Pulaski V.F.W. Post #1184 conducting the military graveside
rites. Pallbearers will be Mr. Grantham's grandsons and great-grandsons.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
1997, Pulaski, Pulaski Co., VA, Obituary
The Roanoke Times, (VA) - December 3, 1997
Radford Raap, with 30 years of service, and he was a veteran,
having served during World War II.
Surviving are his wife, Alma Broyles Hall, Pulaski; children and
spouses, Randall W. Hall, Pulaski, Joyce H. and Michael L. Cooley, Galax,
Sheila H. and Walter L. ''Buddy'' Felts, Pulaski, Carol H. and Wally
Brockmeyer, Pulaski; grandchildren, Ashley D. O'Dell, Ryan E. Brockmeyer, Adam
W. Brockmeyer, M. Chase Cooley, Lee J. Felts, Tyler H. Felts; sisters, Mary Jane H. Nelson,
Princeton, WV, Virginia H. Davis, Princeton, WV, Allene H. Blankenship, Princeton, WV.
Funeral services will be held Thursday at 2 p.m. from the First
Church of the Brethren with Pastor John Collins officiating. Burial will follow
in the Highland Memory Gardens, Dublin.
(no match on SSDI)
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+1998, Pulaski, Pulaski Co., VA, Obituary
The Roanoke Times, (VA) - May 2, 1998
Chitwood, Dr. James Logan, MD. 87, of Pulaski, Va died early this
morning, May 1, 1998 in the Columbia Pulaski Community Hospital after a long
illness. He was born in Sylvatus, Va on April 15, 1911, and was a son of the
late Giles Hambrick Chitwood and Ella Victoria Blankenship Chitwood.
Also, preceding him in death was his beloved wife of 54 years,
Bonnie Jean Painter and his sisters, Edith Chitwood Cochran and Gladys Chitwood
Hicks, and his brothers, Joseph Randolph Chitwood, Howard Chitwood and Conrad
Chitwood.
Dr. Chitwood graduated from Hillsville High School in 1929, earned
his BS degree from Lincoln Memorial University of Harrogate, Tenn. in 1938, and
taught Chemistry at Hillsville High School from 1938 until 1939. He received
his Medical Degree from the Medical College of Virginia in 1943. He was a
member of the Phi Chi Medical Fraternity and was an intern at the Medical
College of Virginia Hospital in 1943. He became a Captain during WWII and
served as 1st Lieutenant to Captain as the Battalion Surgeon with the 35th
Infantry U.S. Army 1944-1946 and was decorated with the Bronze Star Medal for
distinguished service. He completed his residency at the McGuire General
Hospital 1946-1948, and post graduate Harvard, 1950. He established a private
practice in Pulaski, Va., in 1948 and was certified by the American Board of
Internal Medicine in 1956 and retired from Pulaski Community Hospital in 1980.
Surviving are daughter and son-in-law, Pamela Jean Chitwood Moore
and Gene Moore of Brooklyn, N.Y.; son and daughter-in-law, James Logan
Chitwood, Jr., and Karen Largen Chitwood of Pulaski, Va.; four granddaughters,
Elizabeth Logan Chitwood, Ararat, Va.; Maia Logan Moore of Brooklyn, N.Y.;
Kelly Nichole VanDeusen of Pulaski, Va.; Amy Lynnette VanDeusen of Pulaski,
Va.; two sisters, Mary Chitwood Taylor of Lynchburg, Va.; Viola Chitwood
Edwards, Stowe, Ohio; brother, Edmond ""Ned"" W. Chitwood,
Hillsville, Va. Ten nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held Monday at 2 p.m. from the First
Presbyterian Church, Pulaski, with the Rev. David Coffey, Jr. officiating.
Burial will follow in Oakwood Cemetery, Pulaski, Va.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
1998, Pulaski, Pulaski Co., VA, Funeral
The Roanoke Times, (VA) - October 8, 1998
Blankenship, Ruby R., 88, of Pulaski, died Tuesday, October 6, 1998. Funeral 11 a.m.
Friday, Stevens Funeral Chapel.
[SSDI, 06Dec1909 - 06Oct1998]
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Pulaski Co., VA, SSDI, http://ssdi.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi
Blankenship, Ruby
R. 88, 06Dec1909 - 06Oct1998, Pulaski,
Pulaski, VA, VA-229-07-0059
Blankenship,
Sallie L. 87, 09Feb1908 - 28Jun1995, Pulaski, Pulaski, VA, VA-227-07-4462
Radford
+1995, Radford City, VA, Obituary
The Roanoke Times, (VA) - August 15, 1995
Gore, Louise Lowe, of Radford, entered into rest, Saturday, August
12, 1995, at her residence, following a long illness. She was born in Carroll
County, the daughter of the late Robert F. and Cora Porter Lowe.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Sennett W. ''Bim'' Gore;
and a brother, Robert Elvis Lowe.
She is survived by two sons and daughters-in-law, Gerald E. and
Francine Gore of North Branch, N.J., Gary A. and Karen Gore of Radford; seven
grandchildren, Robert A. Gore, Michael D. Gore, Jennifer Mikaliunas, Andrea Mikaliu
nas, Elizabeth Mikaliunas, all of New Jersey, Jason C. Gore, Emily A. Gore,
both of Radford; two sisters and
brothers-in-law, Mildred and Charlie Jackson of Austinville, Alma and John Blankenship of Abingdon; one brother and
sister-in-law, Ellis and Betty Jo Lowe of Austinville.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, August 16, 1995, at 2 p.m.
at the Beulah United Methodist Church with the Rev. Warren H. Wattenbarger and
the Rev. John Long officiating. Interment will follow in the Bethany Cemetery.
[SSDI, 04Nov1918 - 12Aug1995]
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
1997, Radford City, VA, Obituary
The Roanoke Times, (VA) - January 29, 1997
Hunt, Orie Samuel, 83, of Radford, passed away Tuesday, January 28,
1997, in Radford Community Hospital.
He was a veteran of the U.S. Army prior to World War II, and served
in the U.S. Navy during the war. He retired from the Guard Force at the Radford
Army Ammunition Plant, and was a member of Grove Avenue United Methodist
Church. A 50-year member of the Virginia May Masonic Lodge #38 AF & AM, he
was also a member of the Kazim Temple Shrine in Roanoke.
Preceded in death by his wife, Avola Chafin Hunt.
He is survived by a special friend, Ruth Underwood, Radford; one
son and daughter-in-law, David B. and Sophie Hunt, Newport; two daughters and
sons-in-law, Judy H. and Richard T. Hunt, Fay H. and Jerry Warren, all of
Radford; six grandchildren, Pam
Semones, Nickie Blankenship, Laura Epperley, John David Hunt, Jay
Warren, Sam Warren; five great-grandchildren, Leslie Semones, Richard Blankenship, Thomas Semones, Meredith Epperley, Andrew
Epperley; two sisters, Flora Edwards, Iva Fisher, both of Roanoke.
Funeral services will be 1 p.m. Thursday, January 30, at the
graveside in Sunset Cemetery, Christiansburg, conducted by Rev. Clarence G.
Dishman. Masonic graveside rites will be conducted by the Virginia May Lodge
#38 AF & AM.
[SSDI, 14Jan1914 - 28Jan1997]
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
1998, Radford City, VA, Obituary
The Roanoke Times, (VA) - December 18, 1998
Franklin, Essie Mitchell, 81, of Radford went home to be with the
Lord on Wednesday, December 16, 1998, at her home in Radford.
She was preceded in death by her parents, John Floyd and Mandy
Reece Mitchell, a daughter, Catherine Marie Duncan Martin and two brothers,
Vivian and Charlie Mitchell. She was a member of the First Pentecostal Holiness
Church in Radford.
Survivors include her husband, Joseph A. (Mutt) Franklin of
Radford; two sons, Johnny Thomas of Parrott and Richard B. Turpin of Radford;
guardian children, Darrell Lee Duncan and Terry Wayne Duncan of Radford, Linda
Duncan Whittaker of Pilot and
Sherry Duncan Blankenship of
Dublin; three sisters, Ocie Stevenson of Camden, S. C., Virginia Pearl Huff of
Indian Valley and Geneva Williams of Radford; nine grandchildren and 17
great-grandchildren, and special Grandmother to all.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, December 19, at 11 a.m. at
the First Pentecostal Holiness Church in Radford with Pastor Arthur Harris and
Rev. Cecil Albano officiating. Interment will follow at the Capt. George
Cemetery in Floyd County.
[SSDI, 09Jul1917 - 16Dec1998]
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+1999, Radford City, VA, Obituary
The Roanoke Times, (VA) - September 26, 1999
Brown, Mary Ann Blankenship, 67, of Radford, passed away Thursday, September 23, 1999, at her
home.
Survivors include her husband, James P. Brown of Radford; a son and
daughter-in-law, Steven Ray and Karen Brown of Blacksburg; a daughter and
son-in-law, Jenny and Rick Martin of Christiansburg; a brother and wife, Donald
Lee and Ruby Blankenship of
Fairfax; and two granddaughters, Kerri K. Martin and Madeline Brown; special aunt, Gertie Mae Blankenship; sister-in-law, Shirley Blankenship.
Memorial services will be held Sunday, September 26, 1999 at 2 p.m.
at the Seaver-Sanders & Mullins Funeral Home wiht Rev. Neil Wood
officiating.
[SSDI, Mary A. Brown - 27Jun1932 - 23Sep1999]
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+1999, Radford City, VA, Obituary
There is another Radford in Bedford Co.,
VA,
The Roanoke Times, (VA) - December 26, 1999
Wiley, Gladie Kessinger, 96, of Radford, a former resident of
Athens, WV, died Thursday, December 23, 1999 at her residence. Born in
Speedway, WV, she was the daughter of the late Angelo and Minnie Alvis
Kessinger. She was a member of the Athens Baptist Church and Athens Chapter
#33, Order of the Eastern Star. She had been a resident of Radford for the past
three and a half years, moving there from Athens.
In addition to her parents, her husband, Henderson Stewart Wiley,
one son, James Wiley and two daughters,
Danise Bauguess and Minnie
Blankenship, preceded her in
death.
Survivors include one daughter, Odell Calfee and her husband, Jack
of Radford, with whom she made her home; daughter-in-law, Gladys Wiley of
Columbus, Ohio; several grandchildren, great-grandchildren and
great-great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be conducted 11 a.m. Monday at the George W.
Seaver Funeral Home Chapel in Princeton, W.Va., with the Rev. Tom Goldston
officiating. Burial will follow in Athens Cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Richmond
+1995, Richmond City, VA, Death
Richmond Times-Dispatch (VA) - May 3, 1995
Blankenship, Mrs. Helen Briers, of Richmond, a retired employee of the Chesapeake and Ohio
Railway, now part of CSX Corp., widow of Louis Eugene Blankenship.
[SSDI, 21Sep1914 - 01May1995]
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+1995, Richmond City, VA, Death
Richmond Times-Dispatch (VA) - September 1, 1995
Blankenship, Mrs. Dorothy E., of Richmond, a retired employee of Henrico County Schools, widow
of W. D. Blankenship.
[SSDI, Dorothy M.
Blankenship, 27Aug1914 -
31Aug1995]
Dorothy Maggie Epps Wife of Walter Dennis
Blankenship
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+1995, Richmond City, VA, Death
Richmond Times-Dispatch (VA) - September 11, 1995
Blankenship, Mrs. Dollie Liggan, 88, of Richmond, a homemaker, widow of Samuel K. Blankenship.
[SSDI, 02Aug1907 - 09Sep1995]
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+1996, Richmond
City, VA, Death
Richmond Times-Dispatch (VA) - January 28, 1996
Dellie M. Blankenship , 83, retired Spauldings Lumber Co. employee, husband of Lucille Blankenship .
[SSDI, 19Feb1912 - 26Jan1996]
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
1996, Richmond
City, VA, Obituary
Richmond Times-Dispatch (VA) - May 23, 1996
Mrs. Evelyn Keith Lockett, 83, a former housemother at Southside
Regional Medical Center, widow of Woody Blankenship Lockett.
[SSDI, 07Aug1912 - 22May1996]
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+1997, Richmond City, VA, Death
Richmond Times-Dispatch (VA) - April 9, 1997
Blankenship, Landon Devoe, 61, of Richmond, machinist, husband of Ann Tomlin Blankenship.
[SSDI, 13Aug1935 - 08Apr1997]
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+1997, Richmond City, VA, Death
Richmond Times-Dispatch (VA) - September 18, 1997
Blankenship, Richard E., 68, of Richmond, a retired Virginia Power employee, husband of Shirley Jones Blankenship.
[SSDI, 13Mar1929 - 17Sep1997]
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+1998, Richmond City, VA, Death
Richmond Times-Dispatch (VA) - March 26, 1998
Mears, William Joseph, 77, of Richmond, a retired State Corporation
Commission attorney, husband of Margaret Blankenship Mears.
[SSDI, 01Jun1920 - 24Mar1998]
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+1998, Richmond City, VA, Death
Richmond Times-Dispatch (VA) - May 16, 1998
Blankenship, Mrs. Ira Mae Burruss, 87, of Richmond, a homemaker, widow of Charles E. "Eddie" Blankenship Sr.
(no matching info on SSDI)
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+1998, Richmond City VA, Death
Richmond Times-Dispatch (VA) - December 16, 1998
Blankenship, Mrs. Mattie Marks, 88, of Richmond, a retired secretary for the enforcement division
of the Alcoholic Beverage Control Board and the Virginia State Police, widow of
Clyde Blankenship.
[SSDI, 19Jan1910 - 14Dec1998]
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+1999, Richmond City, VA, Death
Richmond Times-Dispatch (VA) - January 12, 1999
Blankenship, Neal J. Sr., of Richmond, a mechanic, husband of Elizabeth Jane Blankenship.
[SSDI, 13Nov1948 - 11Jan1999]
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+1999, Richmond City, VA, Death
Richmond Times-Dispatch (VA) - March 17, 1999
Clark, Mrs. Betty Blankenship, 63, of Richmond, a retired accountant for the Virginia Department
of Corrections, wife of Wilmer Wesley Clark.
[SSDI, 04Jan1936 - 15Mar1999]
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+1999, Richmond City, VA, Death
Richmond Times-Dispatch (VA) - March 28, 1999
Blankenship, Gary C., 64, of Mechanicsville, husband of Jean T. Blankenship.
[SSDI, 14Jun1934 - 27Mar1999]
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+1999, Richmond City, VA, Death
Richmond Times-Dispatch (VA) - April 18, 1999
Blankenship, Mrs. Thelma Chandler, of Richmond, formerly of Giles County, widow of Carl Francis Blankenship.
[SSDI, 29Nov1909 - 16Apr1999]
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+1999, Richmond City, VA, Death
Richmond Times-Dispatch (VA) - July 15, 1999
Robert Edward Poore, 67, a retired truck driver for Wright's Ready
Mix, husband of Marjorie
Blankenship Poore.
[SSDI, 18Apr1932 - 14Jul1999]
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+1999, Richmond City, VA, Death
Richmond Times-Dispatch (VA) - August 6, 1999
Blankenship, Fred L.,
82, of Richmond, a retired welder and machinist, widower of Elizabeth E. Blankenship
[SSDI, 06Jan1917 - 05Aug1999]
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+1999, Richmond City, VA, Death
Richmond Times-Dispatch (VA) - September 23, 1999
Blankenship, Ms. Colleen Kearney, 50, of Richmond, a senior claims adjuster for Cigna.
[SSDI, 27Mar1949 - 21Sep1999]
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
1999, Richmond City, VA, Death
Richmond Times-Dispatch (VA) - October 20, 1999
Coleman, Miss Harriet Blankenship, 68, of Richmond, a retired CIA financial analyst.
[SSDI, 11May1931 - 18Oct1999]
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+1999, Richmond City, VA, Death
Richmond Times-Dispatch (VA) - November 5, 1999
Amelia Blankenship
-- Mrs. Stella Clark, 87, a retired accountant for the Virginia Department of
Motor Vehicles, widow of Hardy
E. Blankenshi.
[SSDI, Stella M.
Blankenship - 27Aug1912 -
04Nov1999]
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
1999, Richmond City, VA, Obituary
The Roanoke Times, (VA) - November 27, 1999
Pearl Hall Howell, 78, of, formerly of Roanoke, passed away
Thursday, November 25, 1999.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Howard E. Howell.
She is survived by three sisters, Emma H. Fuller of Richmond, Elzora H. Blankenship and Martha H. Lavinder, both of Roanoke;
numerous nieces and nephews.
Her remains rest at the Bliley Funeral Home's Chippenham Chapel,
6900 Hull Street Road. Graveside services will be held 12:30 p.m. Saturday in
Dale Memorial Park.
[SSDI, 10Mar1921 - 25Nov1999]
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Richmond City, VA, SSDI, http://ssdi.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi
Blankenship, Neal
J. 50, 13Nov1948 - 11Jan1999, Richmond
City, VA, VA-224-66-6653
Blankenship,
Thelma C. 89, 29Nov1909 - 16Apr1999, Richmond City, VA, VA-228-05-4984
Roanoke City
+1995, Roanoke City, VA, Obituary
The Roanoke Times, (VA) - March 4, 1995
Clark, Ethel Mae, (''Sue''), 68, of Roanoke, died Thursday, March
2, 1995.
Mrs. Clark was the widow of Walter H. Clark, Jr. and is survived by
two daughters, Nancy Blankenship, Roanoke, Charlotte Wells, Louisa; a son,
Wayne H. Clark, Roanoke; her mother, Leila Mae Waltz, Roanoke; two brothers,
James E. Waltz, Jr.,
Elliston, Oscar Kyle Waltz, Bent Mountain; six grandchildren, Donna
Lynn Blankenship, Tony D. Blankenship, Clinton Wells, Stephanie Wells, Matt A.
Clark, Kelly Jones.
Funeral services will be conducted at Lotz Roanoke Chapel, Noon
Saturday, March 4, 1995, with the Rev. Tom Stocks officiating. Interment in
Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens.
[SSDI, 22May1926 - 02Mar1995]
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
1995, Roanoke City, VA, Obituary
The Roanoke Times, (VA) - March 22, 1995
Saunders, Little John, (''Billy""), 36, of Roanoke,
formerly of Lynchburg, passed away Monday, March 20, 1995, in the Roanoke
Memorial Hospital.
He was preceded in death by Virginia Palmer, his grandparents, Mrs.
Lottie H. Smith, Mr. and Mrs. Albert and Mable Saunders.
Survivors include his father, Albert Saunders of Lynchburg; two
sisters, Patricia and Roslyn Williams; two brothers, Albert C. Williams and
Warren Saunders, all of New York; grandparent, Charles A. Smith; two aunts,
Mrs. Nancy Dillard and Mildred Smith; one great-aunt,
Mrs. Louise Blankenship; aunt-in-law, Mrs. Evelyn Smith, all of
Lynchburg; five uncles; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and
friends.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, March 25, 1995 at 2 p.m. at
the Hamlar-Curtis Funeral Home Chapel. Minister Rev. U.N. Broady will officiate
with burial in Hat Creek Baptist Church Cemetery, Brookneal.
[SSDI, John L. Saunders, 24Dec1957 -20Mar1995]
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+1995, Roanoke City, VA, Obituary
The Roanoke Times, (VA) - May 3, 1995
Friel, Ann Lewis, 61, of Roanoke, passed away Tuesday, May 2, 1995.
Ann was a graduate of Madison College and was the guidance counselor at Roanoke
Catholic School for past 21 years.
She was preceded in death by her husband David J. Friel.
Surviving are her son, Paul V. Friel, Roanoke; her mother, Eunice
M. Sprinkle, Buchanan; sisters and
brothers-in-law, Rader and
Les Blankenship, Union Hall,
Clara Whitlock, Roanoke, Harriett and Willard Barnard, Buchanan, Eleanor and
Jack Griffin, Vienna; nephews and nieces,
Phyllis and Dan Turner, Roanoke, Jim and Lisa Blankenship, Va. Beach, Jason and Cindy Perdue, Roanoke, Tom and Kym
Turner, Ohio, Debra and Chris Moore, Frank and Patti Barnard, all of Fincastle,
Randy and Melissa Barnard, Daleville, Bryan Mosher, Roanoke, Mary Turner,
California; foster son and wife, John and Debbie McConnell, Maryland; great-nieces and nephews, Scott and
Laura Turner, Roanoke, Josh
Blankenship, Va. Beach,
Brandon and Trevor Perdue, Roanoke, Ian and Cassie Turner, Ohio, Christopher Moore,
Fincastle.
Funeral services will be at Oakey's North Chapel 1 p.m. Thursday
with Dr. Charles G. Fuller officiating. Interment will be in Fair View
Cemetery.
[SSDI, 13Aug1933 - 02May1995]
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+1995, Roanoke City, VA, Obituary
The Roanoke Times, (VA) - May 4, 1995
Anthony W. Hartman, (''Doc""), 59, of Roanoke, passed
away Tuesday, May 2, 1995. He was retired from the City of Roanoke.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. James
Hartman, a sister, Fannie Hartman and brothers, Joe Hartman and Jim Hartman.
He is survived by sisters
and brothers-in-law, Lear and Sam Overfelt, Roanoke, Mandy and Raymond Blankenship,
Moneta; brothers and sisters-in-law, John and Sadie Hartman, Columbia, S.C.,
Ira and Joanne Hartman, Troutville; brother-in-law, Clovis Hartman;
stepbrothers, Clarence, Ed and Jack Shephard; stepsister, Cleo Ferris; special
friends, Debra and Tommy Stump and sons, Bradley and Christopher. Also Joanne
Moore, Scott Moore, and Ryan Hartman.
Funeral services will be held at Lotz Roanoke Chapel Friday, May 5,
1995, noon. Officiating will be the Rev. Gary Sparks and Pastor Wilmar Wegner.
Burial to follow at Bandy Cemetery, Roanoke County.
[SSDI, 18May1935 - 02May1995]
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+1995, Roanoke City, VA, Obituary
The Roanoke Times, (VA) - May 7, 1995
Ferguson, Jackie Burris, 58, of Roanoke, whom was deeply loved and
much respected, died early Saturday morning, May 6, 1995. He was taken to
Community Hospital by the Williamson Road Rescue Squad. The family is very
grateful for everyone that helped in every way. Mr. Ferguson was born May 31,
1936, the son of the late Jessie F. Ferguson and Jennie Blankenship Ferguson and was a native of Roanoke.
Jackie is survived by his loving and devoted wife, Mamie Rose Delp
Ferguson of their Roanoke home and their three loving and devoted children,
Larry Dean Ferguson and wife Rebecca and son Jeremy, Jackie Paul Ferguson and
wife Vicki and their four children, Jackie Junior, Richard, Mark, and Crystal.
His daughter is Lois Ann Ferguson. All the children and grandchildren reside in
the Roanoke area. Also surviving are his brother and sister-in-law, James L.
and Chunja Ferguson, Newport News; a sister and brother-in-law, Jane and
Kenneth Stevens, Vinton; brother and sister-in-law, Jerry and Leeina Ferguson;
brother Joey Ferguson, all of Roanoke; and several nieces and nephews. Also
surviving is his father-in-law, Lloyd A. Delp, Fincastle, and a host of other
relatives and friends. He was retired from Norfolk Southern Railway and had
served many years with the U.S. Marine Reserves.
Funeral services will be conducted from the graveside, Blue Ridge
Memorial Gardens, at 11 a.m. Tuesday with Elder Leonard Brammer and Elder W. T.
Conner officiating.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+1995, Roanoke City, VA, Obituary
The Roanoke Times, (VA) - May 25, 1995
Blankenship, David Edward, (""Snooks""), 73, of Roanoke, passed away
Wednesday, May 24, 1995. David was a former employee of United States
Steel and was a retired tire builder from Mohawk Rubber Company. He served in
the U.S. Army during World War II, was a member of the Roanoke Moose Lodge #284.
He is survived by his wife, Edith Cheek Blankenship; his brothers and
sisters-in-law, Norman and
Joyce Blankenship, Eugene and
Nelva Blankenship, Ralph and Rachel Blankenship, James Blankenship, Willie Blankenship, all of Roanoke, Aubrey Blankenship, Florida, John Blankenship, Richmond; his sisters
and brothers-in-law, Dorothy Draper, Mary and
Eddie St. Clair, all of Roanoke, Martha and Jimmy
Tingler, Buchanan; numerous nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held at Oakey's Vinton Chapel Friday, May
26, 1995, 11:30 a.m. with the Rev. Robert W. Lanier officiating. Interment will
be in Sherwood Memorial Park. A graveside service will be conducted by the
Roanoke Moose Lodge.
[SSDI, 17Jun1921 - 24May1995]
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+1995, Roanoke City, VA, Obituary
The Roanoke Times, (VA) - July 21, 1995
Blankenship, Marcella Ann Weeks, 67, of Roanoke, died Thursday, July 20, 1995.
She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Douglas M. Jr. and
Wilma Weeks, Roanoke; daughters and sons-in-law, Debra W. and Norman Schilling,
Melody W. and Donald Graham, Susie W. and David Clement, all of Roanoke, Tammy
W. Stewart, Elliston; a brother, Jabe H. Cox, Roanoke; sister, Toy E. Puckett, Roanoke; 14
grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; a special friend, Jack Oakes.
Funeral services will be conducted at Lotz Roanoke Chapel 10 a.m.
Saturday, July 22, 1995, with Rev. Albert Stewart officiating. Interment in
Sherwood Memorial Park.
[SSDI, 27Jul1927 - Jul1995]
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+1995, Roanoke City, VA, Obituary
The Roanoke Times, (VA) - July 25, 1995
Blankenship, Rushie Belle, 89, of Roanoke, died Sunday, July 23, 1995.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Dewey
Lawson Blankenship, and was a
member of the Mount Zion Baptist Church.
Surviving are her daughter
and son-in-law, Mary and Don Mullins, Bristol, Va.;
granddaughters, Christina Horvath, Bristol, Va., Melissa Millard, Bristol,
Tenn.; great-granddaughter, Rebecca Millard; sisters, Alice Quesenberry, Willis, Jeanette Gillenwater, Christiansburg, Mary Collins and
Erthuel Collins, both of Pembroke.
Funeral services will be held at noon Wednesday at the Lotz Roanoke
Chapel by the Rev. Daryl Crim, with burial at Den Hill Cemetery, Montgomery
County.
[SSDI, 17Apr1906 - 23Jul1995]
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+1995, Roanoke City, VA, Obituary
The Roanoke Times, (VA) - August 5, 1995
Blankenship, Lula Martin, 83, of Roanoke, died Thursday, August 3, 1995.
She was the widow of Robert Blankenship and is survived by her sons and daughter-in-law, Freddie J.
and Lessie M. Caves, Bayonne, N. J., Raymond L. Caves, Virginia Beach; four
grandchildren; three nieces.
Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Monday at the Lotz Roanoke Chapel,
with burial in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens.
[SSDI, 04Sep1912 -Aug1995]
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+1995, Roanoke City, VA, Obituary
The Roanoke Times, (VA) - June 21, 1995
George T. Thomas, (''Nose""), 74, of Roanoke, died
Monday, June 19, 1995, in the VA Medical Center, Salem.
Surviving are his brother and sister-in-law, Clarence B. and Ruth
Thomas; sister and brother-in-law, Rachel and Ralph Blankenship; sister-in-law, Edna Thomas all of
Roanoke.
Graveside funeral services will be conducted 2 p.m. Thursday, June
22, 1995, at Sherwood Memorial Park with Major Dan Delaney officiating.
[SSDI, 21Jul1921 - 19Jun1995]
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+1995, Roanoke City, VA, Obituary
The Roanoke Times, (VA) - August 29, 1995
Walters, Jack Edward, (""Frog""), 66, of
Roanoke, passed away Monday, August 28, 1995, at his residence. Jack was
retired from the East End Shop of Norfolk & Western Railway with 42 years
service.
Surviving are his wife, Evelyn Lucas Walters; his daughters, Cathy W. Cadd, Rebecca W. Blankenship, both of Roanoke; a son-in-law, James R.
Cadd, Vinton; four grandchildren,
Lori Mullen, Robin Dillon, Jim Cadd, Jenna Blankenship;
a special great-grandson, Joseph Mullen; two great-grandchildren, Jamie and
Nicky Dillon; two sisters, Edna Chockley, Goodview, Cleo Gilliand and her
husband, George, Stow, Ohio; a sister-in-law, Mary Roop and her husband, Joe,
Roanoke; a brother-in-law, Manuel Lucas, Roanoke; also several nieces and
nephews.
Funeral services will be held at Oakey's North Chapel Wednesday,
August 30, 3 p.m. with the Rev. Mark Washington officiating . Interment in
Cedar Lawn Memorial Park.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
1995, Roanoke City, VA, Obituary
The Roanoke Times, (VA) - October 27, 1995
Keister, Nannie Sue Williams 95, of Roanoke went home to be with
her Lord Thursday, October 26, 1995. Her Husband Andrew Keister and her
daughter Elizabeth Kirk are waiting there for her.
Surviving are her grandchildren Penny Jackson, Jay Hatcher, Carol
Ann Hatcher, and Donie Kirk, all of Roanoke. Great grandchildren Wendy Moulse, Carol Anne Caldwell, Christie Blankenship, Jay Jay Hatcher, and Shawn Kirk. Great-great-grandchildren Christopher Blankenship and Tyler Blankenship.
A number of nieces and nephews.
A graveside service will be conducted 10am Friday in Sherwood
Memorial Park by the Rev. Bruce Robinson. Arrangements by Oakey's North Chapel.
(could not find any match on SSDI)
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
1995, Roanoke City, VA, Obituary
The Roanoke Times, (VA) - November 29, 1995
Magee, Jean F., 68, of Roanoke, passed away peacefully in a local
hospital Tuesday, November 28, 1995. She was a retired Air Force Major.
Surviving are a sister and
brother-in-law, Margaret
and Tommy Blankenship; also a
brother and sister-in-law, Morris and Betty Jo Magee. She is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews.
Friends may call at Oakey's Roanoke Chapel, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Thursday, November 30, 1995. Interment will be in Arlington National Cemetery
at a later date.
[SSDI, 22Apr1927 - 28Nov1995]
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+1996, Roanoke City, VA, Obituary
The Roanoke Times, (VA) - January 17, 1996
Blankenship, Hazel Grace Rucker, 66, of Roanoke, died Tuesday, January 16, 1996.
Surviving are her husband, Otey R. Blankenship;
sons and daughters-in-law, Otey R. Jr. and Terri Blankenship , New Castle, Jesse S. Blankenship , Ricky L. and Donna Blankenship , all of Roanoke, Joseph P. and Lisa Blankenship , Newark, Del.; daughters
and sons-in-law, Rita and Jim McGlothlin, Roanoke, JoAnn and Stephen Linton, Paint Bank, Debbie and
Jimmy Sapp, Roanoke; brothers, Howard (''Chuck"") Rucker, Roanoke, O.
Randall Rucker, Quincey, Mass.; sisters, Sybil Spencer and Opal Roberts, both
of Roanoke; 16 grandchildren; two stepgrandchildren; five great-grandchildren;
a dear friend, Ida Pascoe, Roanoke.
Funeral services will be conducted from Lotz Roanoke Chapel, 10
a.m. Friday, January 19, 1996 with Rev. Gene Burris officiating. Interment will
follow in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens.
[SSDI, 07Sep1929 - 16Jan1996]
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
1996, Roanoke City, VA, Obituary
The Roanoke Times, (VA) - February 11, 1996
Overstreet, Melvin Harry, 51, of Roanoke, died Friday, February 2,
1996.
Surviving are his father, Harry Gordon Overstreet, Roanoke; his
mother, Betty Oyler Richardson, Salem; three stepchildren, Donna
Blankenship, Vickie Hartman,
Troy Carter, all of Roanoke; seven stepgrandchildren; one stepgreat-grandchild;
a number of aunts, uncles, cousins and many friends.
Graveside service will be at the Coyner Springs Cemetery, 10 a.m.
Monday, with the Rev. Irvin W. Sloan officiating.
(no match on SSDI)
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+1996, Roanoke City, VA, Obituary
The Roanoke Times, (VA) - February 17, 1996
Spangler, Clara B., 79, of Roanoke, died Friday, February 16, 1996.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Lewis E. Spangler; a daughter-in-law, Monica Blankenship Spangler; two sisters, Alice Hamlett and Dorothy Yost. She was a member of
Waverly Place Baptist Church where she served in the nursery. She was also a
member of War Mothers and a former member of the Vinton Garden Club.
Surviving are two sons, Ronald E. Spangler, Vinton, Jerry R.
Spangler and wife, Donna of Salem; granddaughters, Nichole Griffin, Heather
Cantu, and Christy Spangler all of Vinton; great-grandchildren, Alexandria
Griffin and Tre' Cantu.
Funeral services will be conducted at Oakey's Vinton Chapel at
11:30 a.m. Monday, February 19, 1996 with the Rev. Charles Hoffler officiating.
Burial will be in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens.
[SSDI, DOB - 02Dec1916]
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+1996, Roanoke City, VA, Obituary
The Roanoke Times, (VA) - March 31, 1996
Young, Ruth May Blankenship, 77, of Roanoke, passed away Friday, March 29, 1996 in a local
hospital. She was a member of the Mayflower Hills Baptist Church.
Survivors include her husband, Carroll W. Young; one son and
daugher-in-law, James R. and Ruby Welch, Roanoke; daughter and son-in-law,
Shirley M. and Robert Quinn, Roanoke; four grandchildren, R. Wayne Quinn,
Ginger F. Quinn, Becky W. Bonhotel, David A. Welch; four great-grandchildren,
Brandon M. Quinn, Cody A. Quinn, D.J. Welch, Darick A. Welch.
Funeral services will be held 10 a.m. Monday, April 1, 1996 from
the Lotz Vinton Chapel. The Rev. Donald R. Dyer will officiate. Burial will
follow in Sherwood Memorial Park.
[SSDI, 20Sep1918 - 29Mar1996]
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
1996, Roanoke City, VA, Obituary
The Roanoke Times, (VA) - April 28, 1996
McGhee, Reaford B., (''Bro""), 77, of Roanoke, passed
away Saturday, April 27, 1996. He was an avid Salem Avalanche fan, and was
known to many at the ball park as Cowboy.
Mr. McGhee was preceded in death by his parents, Taylor and Ethel
McGhee.
Surviving are his sister, Juanita M. Harner of Roanoke; a niece, Diane M. Blankenship and husband Joe of Roanoke; a nephew, Chuck Mitchell and wife Debbie of
Greenville, S.C.; a great-niece, Kristen Blankenship of Roanoke, and great-nephews, Graham and
Avery Mitchell of Greenville, S.C.
Funeral services will be conducted at 10 a.m. Monday at Oakey's
North Chapel by the Rev. Charles R. Doyle. Interment will follow in Blue Ridge
Memorial Gardens.
[SSDI, 02Jul1918 - 27Apr1996]
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
1996, Roanoke City, VA, Obituary
The Roanoke Times, (VA) - October 9, 1996
Price, Virginia Baird, of Roanoke, passed away Monday, October 7,
1996.
Virginia was a retired supervisor from Piedmont Airlines and was
preceded in death by her sister, Teneva Scott Baird and her brothers, O. Bouyer
(B. B.) Baird, Jr., James Wesley Baird, and William (Bill) Marshall Baird.
Surviving are her husband, Robert I. Price, Jr.; her son and
daughter-in-law, James R., Jr. and Lee T. Bowman, Raleigh, N.C.; her daughter
and son-in-law, Lynne B. and Steve Rogers, Columbus, Ohio; her grandchildren, Robert
A. Feltner, Jr., Indian Harbor Beach, Fla., Kimberly L. Feltner, Columbus,
Ohio, James R. Bowman, III, Philip P. Bowman, both of Raleigh, NC; two sisters-in-law, Lucille Johnson Baird, Willis Baird Blankenship , both of Salem.
A graveside service will be held in Sherwood Memorial Park,
Wednesday, October 9, 1996, at 11 a.m., with the Rev. Robert D. Smith
officiating.
[SSDI, 14Mar1922 - 07Oct1996]
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+1996, Roanoke City, VA, Obituary
The Roanoke Times, (VA) - October 12, 1996
Harlow, Willie Angus, (''Bill""), 73, of Roanoke, died
Thursday, October 10, 1996. He was a retired carman with Norfolk & Western
Railway, and was a Navy veteran of World War II. Mr. Harlow was a life member
of the DAV.
Surviving is his wife, Odessa Blankenship Harlow; a daughter and son-in-law, Brenda H. and David Garcia, Hampton; a
grandson, Andrew Garcia, also of Hampton; two brothers, Lewis Harlow and
Linwood Harlow, both of Roanoke; sisters and brother-in-law, Lillie and Louis Sullivan,
Ruckersville, Dora Terry, Elliston; a sister-in-law and husband, Marie and Jack
Stilton, Daleville; brother-in-law, Fred Hartman; sister-in-law, Evelyn Harlow;
several nieces and nephews; a special friend, R. B. Moore; many other close
friends and relatives.
Services will be at Oakey's South Chapel, 11:30 a.m. Monday,
October 14, 1996. Pastor Fred Devan will officiate. Interment will follow in
Evergreen Burial Park.
[SSDI, 03Jun1923 - 10Oct1996]
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+1996, Roanoke City, VA, Obituary
The Roanoke Times, (VA) - December 18, 1996
Conner, Elva Mae, 83, of Roanoke, passed away Monday, December 16,
1996. She was the widow of Jess L. Conner and was preceded in death by a daughter, Laura Belle Blankenship, and a son, Thomas Junior Blankenship.
Surviving are a son and
daughter-in-law, Raymond E. and Betty J. Blankenship, Roanoke; five grandchildren, and five great-grandchildren;
four sisters, Elsie Parrish, Cora Jane Lephew, both of Elliston, Laura Wade,
Salem, Isabell Conner, Roanoke; two brothers, Ed Melton, and Frank Melton, both of Elliston; and a number of nieces
and nephews.
Graveside services will be 2 p.m. Thursday, December 19, 1996 at
the Little Hope Cemetery in Elliston with the Rev. John Chambers officiating.
[SSDI, 27Nov1913 - 11Dec1996]
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+1997, Roanoke City, VA, Obituary
The Roanoke Times, (VA) - February 4, 1997
Brookman, Opal G., 91, of Roanoke, passed away Monday, February 3,
1997.
She was preceded in death by her husband, John W. Brookman, several
brothers, and a sister.
She is survived by a daughter, Martha B. Janney, Roanoke;
grandchildren, Betty Lou Lefler of Alaska, Henry Farmer of Roanoke;
great-grandchildren, Rita and Lauree; sisters,
Isabelle Blankenship, Salem, Stella Anderson of Tennessee;
brothers, Burman Grantham of Pulaski and Thomas Grantham of Texas.
Funeral services will be conducted 12 noon Wednesday, February 5,
1997, at Lotz Roanoke Chapel, with the Rev. David P. Fisher officiating.
Interment will follow in Thornspring Cemetery, Pulaski, Va.
[SSDI, 24Mar1919 - 24Mar1997]
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+1997, Roanoke City, VA, Obituary
The Roanoke Times, (VA) - February 7, 1997
Farrar, Norvell Everett, (""Flea"") 83, of
Roanoke, passed away Wednesday, February 5, 1997 in a Roanoke hospital. Mr.
Farrar was a lifetime member of Melrose Baptist Church. He worked for the
Times-World Corporation for 40 years and was the Press Room Superintendent when
he retired in 1977.
He was preceded in death by his parents, R. Guy and Blanche Handley
Farrar; and a brother, Eugene Farrar.
Surviving is his wife of 59 years, Dorothy Blankenship Farrar; two sons and daughters-in-law, Larry and Rebecca Farrar,
Martinsville, Jerry and Sherry Farrar, Roanoke; four grandchildren, Lisa Farrar
Sarver and husband Scott, Roanoke, Jason Farrar, Charlottesville and his
fiancee, Jennifer Colburn, Brad Farrar, Roanoke, and Elizabeth Ann Farrar,
Martinsville; two sisters and brother-in-law, Kathryn Farrar and Marguerite and
Clark Humphries; sister-in-law, Mamie Farrar, all of Roanoke.
Funeral services will be 11:30 a.m. Saturday, February 8, 1997 from
Oakey's North Chapel. The Rev. Larry Sprouse will officiate. Interment will
follow in Sherwood Memorial Park.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+1997, Roanoke City, VA, Obituary
The Roanoke Times, (VA) - February 10, 1997
Garland, Nina Blankenship, 84, of Roanoke, passed away Sunday, February 9, 1997. She retired
from American Viscose Corporation.
She was preceded in death by her first husband, Benjamin M. Blankenship, and her second husband, James A. Garland.
Mrs. Garland is survived by a daughter and son-in-law, Aileen B.
and Joseph J. Duschean; grandchildren, Teresa L. Duschean, Douglas P. Duschean,
D arren M. Duschean, David C. Duschean, and Tracy D. and husband Thomas P.
Williams; sister, Ina L. Baine, and a niece, Carolyn Wolfer.
Funeral services will be held at 3 p.m. Wednesday, February 12,
1997, at Oakey's North Chapel, with the Rev. Claude T. Dove officiating.
Interment will follow in Fair View Cemetery.
[no matches on SSDI]
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+1997, Roanoke City, VA, Obituary
The Roanoke Times, (VA) - February 14, 1997
Moticha, Emily Jeanette Ratcliffe, of 3566 Verona Trail, S.W.,
Roanoke, Va., passed away Thursday, February 13, 1997. She was the wife of John
W. Moticha Sr.
In addition to her husband, she is survived by a son, John W.
Moticha Jr.; daughter, Lucy
Blankenship, both of Roanoke.
Emily was born in Honaker, Va., in 1918, she was the daughter of A. Benjamin
and Lucy Stoots Ratcliffe. Her paternal grandparents were Paris and Lydia
Childress Ratlif of Garden Creek, Va. She is also survived by Jerry Blankenship, son-in-law; and Sophia Baldwin Moticha,
daughter-in-law, both of Roanoke; two grandchildren,
Richard Jerry Blankenship Jr., Charlotte, N.C. and Kristen Blankenship Conner, Roanoke; two sisters, Bennie St.Clair,
Albequerque, New Mexico, Ernestine Edwards, Cookeville, Tenn. She had numerous
Ferguson, Stoots and Ratlif relatives in Russell and Buchanan Counties, Va.
Emily had many friends and co-workers at Yale & Towne, General Electric and
ITT.
Funeral services will be held at Oakey's South Chapel at 12:30 p.m.
Saturday, with Dr. Daniel E. Scott officiating. Interment will follow in Blue
Ridge Memorial Gardens.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+1997, Roanoke Co., VA, Obituary
The Roanoke Times, (VA) - March 8, 1997
Ewing, Betty Blankenship, 58, of Roanoke County, died Friday, March 7, 1997, at her
residence. Mrs. Ewing was a long time member and Sunday School teacher at Green
Ridge Baptist Church. Surviving are her husband of 36 years, Thomas W. Ewing;
her son and daughter-in-law, W. David and Tracey Ewing, Raleigh, N.C.; her
daughters and sons-in-law, Ann and James Ruel, Susan and Chris Kelly, all of
Roanoke; her grandchildren, Melissa Ewing, Aaron Ruel; her brothers, Reggie
Blankenship , Cantonment,
Fla.; Ron Blankenship , Roanoke; her sisters, Jo
Blankenship , Salem, Marsha Goch, Florida.
Funeral services will be held at Oakey's North Chapel Monday, March
10, at 1 p.m. with Dr. J. Michael Palmer officiating. Interment in Blue Ridge
Memorial Gardens.
(no matches on SSDI)
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
1997, Roanoke City, VA, Obituary
The Roanoke Times, (VA) - April 28, 1997
Charles F. Nichols, (''Buster""), 73, of Roanoke, passed
away Saturday, April 26, 1997.
Surviving are his mother, Blanche Nichols; sons, Lewis Nichols,
Wayne Barnett, Robert Barber all of Roanoke; daughters, Nora Taylor, Roanoke, Susan Blankenship, Memphis, Tenn., Bonnie Gooding, Charleston, S.C., Cheryl Cupp,
Roanoke; ten grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; sister, Barbara Jean
Nichols; three brothers, Earl Guy Nichols, Terry Mack Nichols, Paul Douglas
Nichols all of Roanoke.
Memorial services will be conducted from Oakey's Vinton Chapel 1
p.m. Tuesday, April 29 with Chuck Smith officiating.
[SSDI, 27Mar1924 - 26Apr1997]
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+1997, Roanoke City, VA, Obituary
The Roanoke Times, (VA) - June 1, 1997
William Robert Jackson, Sr., 88, of Roanoke, passed away Friday,
May 30, 1997. Robert served as a Sergeant in the Army Medical Corps during
World War II. He worked for Southern Varnish Corporation and was a licensed
Realtor. His retirement years were spent enjoying and nurturing his family and
his garden.
He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Clara Long Jackson; four sisters, Frances Bonds, Rosa Land, Mary
Weeks and Rachel Blankenship; a brother, Walter Jackson; three sons and
daughters-in-law, William and Wanda Jackson, Ron and Sandra Jackson, and Don
Jackson; two daughters and sons-in-law, Betty and Robert Harless, and Shirley
and Monroe Waldron; two granddaughters, Dana Williamson and Jasper Jackson;
three grandsons, Kevin Harless, Norman Waldron and Tyler Jackson; a great-granddaughter,
Chelsey Harless, and a great-grandson, Brandon Harless.
Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Monday, June 2, 1997,
at Lotz Roanoke Chapel, with Virgil Jamison officiating. Interment will follow
in Cedar Lawn Burial Park.
[SSDI, 31Mar1909 - 30May1997]
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
1997, Roanoke City, VA, Obituary
The Roanoke Times, (VA) - June 4, 1997
Roop, Mary Yvonna Lucas, (''Y"), 73, of Roanoke, passed away,
Tuesday, June 3, 1997, in a Roanoke hospital after a lengthy fight with cancer.
She was a longtime member of Waverly Place Baptist Church.
Surviving are her husband, Joseph Luck Roop, and a sister, Evelyn
Lucas Walters of Roanoke. She was a loving aunt to several nieces and nephews, Cathy and Jim Cadd, Becky and Jenna Blankenship, Lori and Joseph Mullen, Robin, Barry,
Jamie, and Nicky Dillon, Faye, Marty, Michael, Lisa and Steven Philpott, Jimmy,
Krista and Matthew Bratton, Stevie Bratton, Darlene Ammons, Barbara, Bill,
Kevin, Korey and Karissa Epperly, Sabra and Chris Lucas. Also surviving are
sisters-in-law, Ruby Lucas, Evelyn Scott, Charlotte Roop, Velma Roop, Janeva
Parker and Dora Roop, and brothers-in-law, Marvin Roop, Grover Roop and Harry
Scott.
Funeral services will be at 3 p.m. Thursday, June 5, 1997, at
Oakey's North Chapel. The Rev. Charles Hoffler will officiate. Interment will
be in Cedar Lawn Memorial Park.
[SSDI, 20Apr1924 - 03Jun1997]
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+1997, Roanoke City, VA, Obituary
The Roanoke Times, (VA) - June 4, 1997
Blankenship, Richard Lynn, of Roanoke, departed this life on Monday, June 2, 1997.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Louise B.
Blankenship.
Surviving are his father,
Willie R. ''Buck""
Blankenship, who was always at
his beck and call to help; his devoted and caring brother, Donny R.
Blankenship; and his beloved sister, Sharon B. Blankenship, all of Roanoke; three nephews; one niece; and one great-niece; a
special friend, Kathleen Sproles; numerous aunts and uncles, including a very
special and giving aunt, Hazel Hodges. Bless you Richard, you are at peace now.
We love you.
A memorial service will be conducted 6 p.m. Thursday at
Simpson-Tharp Funeral Chapel by the Rev. Don McCaskill.
[SSDI, 13Sep1953 - 15Jun1997](does not agree with obit???)
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+1997, Roanoke City, VA, Obituary
The Roanoke Times, (VA) - July 26, 1997
Blankenship, Patricia Julia, 65, of Roanoke, died Wednesday, July 23, 1997.
She is survived by her husband, Fred E. Blankenship;
stepsons, Larry Blankenship, Lynn Blankenship;
step-grandchildren, Lacey and Jessica, Jason and Brett.
Memorial graveside service will be held Monday, July 28, 10 a.m.,
Cedar Lawn Burial Park.
[SSDI, 03Feb1932 - 23Jul1997]
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
1997, Roanoke City, VA, Obituary
The Roanoke Times, (VA) - September 11, 1997
Aaron Joseph Rock, infant son of Tammy Blankenship and Benton Rock of Roanoke, died Monday September, 8 1997.
Graveside service 2:00 p.m. Friday, at Blue Ridge Memorial Garden. Arrangements
by Lotz, Roanoke Chapel.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+1997, Roanoke City, VA, Obituary
The Roanoke Times, (VA) - October 7, 1997
Joseph Louis Custer, 78, of Roanoke, passed away Monday, October 6,
1997. He was a veteran of World War II, serving with the 4th Infantry Division
in Europe.
Surviving are his wife, Deanne Aldridge Custer; son, Joseph L.
Custer Jr. and wife, Marilyn; daughter,
Trina Blankenship; granddaughter,
Kristen Blankenship; former son-in-law, Bob
Blankenship, all of Roanoke;
brother, Roy Custer, Boones Mill.
Funeral services will be conducted 2:30 p.m. Wednesday at
Simpson-Tharp Funeral Chapel, 5160 Peters Creek Road, by the Rev. John L.
Huffaker. Interment will follow in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+1997, Roanoke City, VA, Obituary
The Roanoke Times, (VA) - October 8, 1997
Billy Gene Dillon, Jr. 13, of Roanoke, passed away Sunday, October
5, 1997.
He is survived by his parents, Billy Gene, Sr. and Christina B.
Dillon of Roanoke; his sister, Ashley Marie Dillon and his brother, Eric Lee
Dillon; paternal grandparents, Arnie and Jackie Dillon; maternal grandparents, James and Anna Price Blankenship; great-grandmothers,
Viola Kulchar and Nannie Blankenship. Also surviving are aunts, uncles and
cousins.
Funeral services will be conducted at Lotz Roanoke Chapel 2 p.m.
Thursday, October 9, 1997, with Rev. Steve Miller officiating. Burial to follow
in Henry Memorial Park, Bassett, Va.
[SSDI, 29Feb1984 - 05Oct1997]
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+1997, Roanoke City, VA, Obituary
The Roanoke Times, (VA) - December 2, 1997
Walter Edward Jackson, 84, of Roanoke, with his family by his side,
celebrated his going home to spend eternity with Jesus on November 30, 1997. He
was retired from Roanoke City Schools.
He is survived by his loving and devoted wife of 65 years, Mazie
Bess Jackson; sons and daughters-in-law, Raymond and Dorothy Jackson, Johnny
and Penny Jackson; daughter and son-in-law, Doris and Jimmy Neal; daughter,
Eunice Neighbors; eight grand-daughters; and four great-grandsons; also four sisters, Frances Bond, Rachel Blankenship, Rosie Land and Mary Weeks.
Funeral services will be held at Lotz Roanoke Chapel Wednesday,
December 3, 1997, at 12 noon with Rev. Bruce Robinson officiating. Interment
will follow at Sherwood Memorial Park.
[SSDI, 19Nov1913 - 30Nov1997]
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+1998, Roanoke City, VA, Obituary
The Roanoke Times, (VA) - March 3, 1998
Earl Russell Fisher, 83, of Roanoke, passed away Monday, March 2,
1998.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Lloyd R. and Elva Stone
Fisher; his first wife, Jessie Saunders Fisher; daughter, Carol L. Deaton; son,
Monte E. Floyd; grandson, R. Wesley Helm Jr.; and two infant grandchildren.
He is survived by his wife, Bertha Sue Fisher; sons and
daughters-in-law, John D. and Betty Floyd, Maurice A. and Laurie Fisher;
daughters and sons-in-law, Roma A. and Paul Raymond Myers, Nancy and Robert W.
Helm; son-in-law, W. Reid Deaton; daughter-in-law, Elizabeth (Betty) Floyd; a
brother, Archie Fisher; sisters, Nettie Blankenship and Elva and husband, Thornton Jett; 19
grandchildren; 24 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; numerous
nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held 1 p.m. Thursday, March 5, 1998, at
Oakey's North Chapel with Rev. Troy E. Mays and Rev. Charles A. Watkins
officiating. Interment will follow in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens.
(could
not match info on SSDI)
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
1998, Roanoke City, VA, Obituary
The Roanoke Times, (VA) - March 5, 1998
Brooks, Costina M., (Connie), of Roanoke, died Wednesday, March 4,
1998.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Thomas Russell Brooks Sr.
Surviving are a son and daughter-in-law, Thomas Russell Jr. and
Edna Brooks; granddaughter, Costina T. (Tina) Brooks; two grandsons and granddaughter-in-law, Christopher and Jackie Blankenship and David Blankenship
all of Roanoke; two sisters, Cecilia Anderson of N.J. and Selma Ann Manning
Austi n, Tex.; brother, Weldon Charity of Charles City, Va..
Services will be held at Oakey's South Chapel 12:00 noon Saturday
with Bishop Robert Tonkinson and the Rev. Noel Taylor officiating. Interment
will follow in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens.
[SSDI, 25Oct1923 - 04Mar1998]
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
1998, Roanoke City, VA, Obituary
The Roanoke Times, (VA) - March 13, 1998
Shepherd, Clarence E., 72, of Roanoke, passed away Thursday, March
12, 1998. He was an employee at Magic City Motor and a Navy veteran of World
War II.
Surviving are his wife of 52 years, Claudine Warfe Shepherd; two
sons and daughters-in-law, David and Jackie Shepherd, Blue Ridge, Leslie and
Margaret Shepherd, Bent Mountain; a daughter, Lisa Lively, Roanoke; seven
grandchildren; two great-grandsons; a sister and brother-in-law, Cleo and Frank
L. Faires, Roanoke; a brother and sister-in-law, Edward E. and Gladys Shepherd,
Roanoke; two stepbrothers, John Hartman, Ira Hartman, both of Roanoke; two stepsisters, Lear Overfelt, Mandy Blankenship, both of Roanoke.
Funeral services will be conducted at 10 a.m. Saturday from Oakey's
North Chapel with the Rev. Horace Light Jr. officiating. Interment will follow
in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens.
[SSDI, 11Feb1926 - 12Mar1998]
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+1998, Roanoke City, VA, Obituary
The Roanoke Times, (VA) - April 19, 1998
Hodges, Elizabeth Sowers, 82, of Roanoke, passed away Friday, April
17, 1998. She was the widow of Herbert J. Hodges Sr.
Surviving are a daughter, Doris Darnell, and two sons, Larry D.
Hodges and Herbert J. Hodges Jr., all of Roanoke; three grandchildren, Star R.
Neese, Preston Darnell and Angie Marie Hodges; a sister, Larmie
Blankenship, and a brother,
Lester E. Sowers, both of Roanoke.
Funeral services will be conducted at 1 p.m. Monday, April 20,
1998, from Oakey's North Chapel. Pastor Timothy Eades will officiate. Interment
will be in Monte Vista Church of the Brethren Cemetery, Franklin County.
(no matching info on SSDI)
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
1998, Roanoke City, VA, Obituary
The Roanoke Times, (VA) - May 6, 1998
Taylor, Jimmy Roscoe, Sr., (""Buddy''), of Roanoke, died
Sunday, May 3, 1998.
He is survived by one daughter, Marion Annette Jamison, Rocky
Mount; three sons, Jimmy Roscoe
Taylor, Jr., Rocky Mount, Harold Taylor, Rocky Mount and Carlton Blankenship, Roanoke; one stepdaughter, Patricia Gray,
Roanoke; two sisters, Carlena Starkey, Hardy, Juanita Witcher, Wirtz; one
brother, Dalton Taylor, Roano ke; a friend, Ethel Blankenship,
Roanoke; twelve grandchildren; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Funeral services will be conducted Thursday at 2 p.m. at Stanfield
Mortuary Chapel, Rocky Mount, with the Rev. Vandel Muse officiating. Interment
in Byrd View Cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+1998, Roanoke City, VA, Obituary
The Roanoke Times, (VA) - May 17, 1998
Leonard Aubrey Peters, 72, of Roanoke, passed away Friday, May 15,
1998.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Virginia P. Peters.
He is survived by two daughters, Gloria LaVonne Mundy and Debra
Lynn Stump; a son, Phillip DeWayne Peters; three sisters, Elizabeth Wade, Geraldine Dillon and Linda Ann Blankenship; two brothers, Leo Shirley Peters and
Lloyd Wayne Peters; six grandchildren, and three great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held at 11 :30 a.m. Monday, May 18, 1998,
at Oakey's North Chapel, with the Rev. Leonard Foley officiating. The interment
will follow in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+1998, Roanoke City, VA, Obituary
The Roanoke Times, (VA) - June 23, 1998
Harding C. Houchins, 74, of Roanoke, passed away Monday, June 22,
1998.
He was an Air Force veteran of World War II, and attended Roanoke
Primitive Baptist Church. He was retired from Kennard-Pace Company with 45
years of service.
He is survived by his wife, Rlee Blankenship
Houchins of Roanoke; two sons and daughters-in-law, David S. and Jo Ann
Houchins of Forest, Philip H. and Robin Houchins of Crozier; three
granddaughters and two grandsons, Joyce and Jennifer Houchins of Forest, Sam,
Ben and Sarah Houchins from Crozier; three sisters and two brothers-in-law,
Catherine Houchins, Nellie and Elder Noel Conner, Virginia and Frank Fisher of
Roanoke, one brother and sister-in-law, Jabe and Arlene Houchins of
Christiansburg; two sisters-in-law, Lucy (Charles) Houchins of Seal Beach,
Calif., Ruby (W. G., Jr.) Houchins of Salem; several nieces and nephews,
including a special nephew, Benny Fisher of Roanoke.
Services will be at Oakey's South Chapel, 1 p.m. Wednesday, June
24, 1998 with Elder Leonard Brammer officiating. Interment will follow in Blue
Ridge Memorial Gardens.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
1998, Roanoke City, VA, Obituary
The Roanoke Times, (VA) - July 25, 1998
Jones, Bede Thomas Altizer, of Roanoke, went to be with the Lord on
Thursday, July 23, 1998. She was born to Henrietta Pearl and William Green
Thomas on June 2, 1902 in Patrick County. Bede accepted Jesus as her Saviour at
Topeka Church in Floyd, Va., and was baptized in a creek. She was a real sweet,
gentle, loving Southern Lady. Everyone loved ''Mother B. B. ''.
Besides her parents, she was predeceased by a sister, Texas Cochran
of Roanoke, twin brothers, Ernest and Jimmy Thomas of West Virginia, and a
sister, Frances Smith of California. She married Eslie H. (Billy) Altizer in
1924, and he died in 1940. She later married Everette F. Jones, who died in
1989. Her son, Marvin E. Altizer died in 1995.
Mrs. Jones attended Daleville (Bridgewater) College and National
Business College. She was a charter member of the Williamson Road Church of the
Brethren. She was a member and served offices in the Thursday Morning Music
Club, the Order of the Eastern Star, the Williamson Road Womans Club, and was a
charter member of the Crossroads Lions Club. She was a member of Phi Sigma
Alpha Sorority, and received the ''Woman of the Year'' award in 1977, and was
voted ''Sweetheart of the Year'' in 1979. Mrs. Jones was a member of the
Oakland Garden Club for over 45 years, a state Life Member of the Virginia
Federation of Garden Clubs, and has a life membership in the National Council
of State Garden Clubs, Inc. She was a National Flower Show Judge. She wrote
articles for the Old Dominion Gardener magazine. Bede helped organize several
clubs including the Dig and Dream, Happy Gardeners, and North Lakes clubs.
While living in Los Angeles in the late 60's, she served over 2,000 hours as a
volunteer at City Hall, and received from Mayor Yorty the ''City of Angels''
pin. She belonged to the California Judges Association. In the fall of 1976,
she had the honor of going to San Diego with Roanoke Vice Mayor Elizabeth Bowles,
Mayor Noel Taylor and other officials to attend the christening of the U.S.S.
Roanoke.
Surviving are her daughter, Thelma Wright Body and her husband,
Dennis W. Body; and daughter-in-law, Lorraine E. Altizer of Roanoke;
sisters-in-law, Ruby Altizer Roberts of Christiansburg, Frances M. Altizer of
Salem, Charlotte J. Smith, Barbara J. Smith, Ruth J. Taylor and Jane J. Taylor;
brother-in-law, Bud Jones, all of Colorado; a sister-in-law, Helen Jones of
Arizona; her grandchildren, Diane W.
Bowser and her husband, W. L. (Billy) Bowser, the Rev. Denise W. Ingram and her
husband, the Rev. Steven Ingram of Dayton, Ohio, Donna W. Paradiso and her
husband, Giuseppi Paradiso, Dana W. Hodges and her husband, Clifford Hodges,
Garland Clarkson Wright, Jr., Mark Altizer and wife, Delia Altizer, Marie
Altizer, and Fran Blankenship, all of Roanoke, and Dennis W. Body, Jr.
of Richmond; her great-grandchildren,
Brian and Phillip Bowser, Haley and Christopher Ingram, MarcoAntonio and
Francesco Paradiso, Bryan Hodges, Lauryn Wright, Jarhett and Meagan Altizer,
Gabriel and Michael Ramos, Matthew and Marcus Blankenship
; and many wonderful nieces, nephews and friends.
Her Celebration of Life Service will be held at Oakey's North
Chapel on Monday, July 27, 1998 at 11 a.m. The Rev. Michael Hostetter, the Rev.
Kelly Dampeer and the Rev. Denise Ingram (her granddaughter) will officiate.
Interment will be in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+1998, Roanoke City, VA, Obituary
The Roanoke Times, (VA) - July 29, 1998
Berry, Betty Prater, of Roanoke, formerly of Buchanan
County, a retired nurse, went to be with the Lord on Monday, July 27, 1998,
following an extended illness. Born on August 18, 1936, she was the daughter of
James A. Blankenship of
Hurley and the late Leona
Jackson Blankenship.
In addition to her father, she is survived by her husband, Dr.
Bradley Berry, Roanoke; one son, Christopher Prater, Hurley; one daughter,
Carol Prater, Charlotte, N.C.; one brother,
Jerry Blankenship , Hurley; four sisters, Norma Lester, Bristol, Va., Dreama Hilton, Green Cove Springs, Fla., Muriel
Humphries, Covington, Dottie Justus, Hurley; four grandchildren.
The funeral will be Thursday, July 30, 1998, at 2 p.m. at the
Virginia Funeral Home Chapel with Evangelists Michael Trent and Clarence
Greenleaf officiating, with entombment to follow in Greenhills Memory Gardens,
Claypool Hill. Pallbearers will be nephews and friends. Virginia Funeral Home
of Grundy is in charge of arrangements.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+1998, Roanoke City, VA, Obituary
The Roanoke Times, (VA) - November 1, 1998
Blankenship, Clarence Russell, 81, of Roanoke, died Saturday, October 31, 1998 at his home after
an extended illness.
Mr. Blankenship was
a native of Roanoke. After attending public schools, he served his country in
World War II in the U. S. Merchant Marines. During his career, he was employed
by the American Viscose Corporation, was self employed and later retired from the
Allied Chemical Corporation in Hopewell, Va. He was a member of the Bedford
Masonic Lodge #214, the Roanoke Scottish Rite Bodies, the Roanoke Valley Shrine
Club and Kazim Shrine Temple, where he was a member of the director's staff. He
was an active member of Riverdale Baptist Church.
He is survived by his wife,
Kathleen Blankenship; a daughter,
Suzanne Bolster and husband, David of Durham, N.
C.; three grandchildren, Mrs. Leigh Avant of Wilmington, N. C., Mrs. Cindy
Hagood of Calhoun, Ga., Dr. D. Eric Bolster of Charleston, S. C.; six
great-grandchildren; he is also survived by a brother, Mr. Robert
(Roy) E. Blankenship of Chesapeake; a sister,
Mrs. Beatrice B. Foster of Toano.
Funeral services will be held 1 p.m. Monday, November 2, 1998 at
Oakey's Vinton Chapel, with the Rev. Robert Lanier officiating. The interment
will follow in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, where the Masonic Rites will be
held by Virginia Heights Masonic Lodge #324.
[SSDI, 16May1917 - 31Oct1998]
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+1998, Roanoke City, VA, Obituary
The Roanoke Times, (VA) - November 6, 1998
McAllister, Beulah Parrish, 87, of Roanoke, passed away Wednesday,
November 4, 1998.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Ben R. McAllister; and a
daughter, Gloria F. English.
Surviving are a grandson, Jeffrey English; one brother, Harry
Parrish, Centreville; two sisters,
Claudie Ayers, Lexington, Ruth
Blankenship, Hopewell; also
ten nephews; nine nieces; special friends, Gaynell Long, Beulah B. Snyder; a
very special friend, Denver Johnson.
Funeral services will be conducted from Oakey's Vinton Chapel at
2:30 p.m. Friday, November 6, 1998, with the Rev. John W. Ott officiating. Burial
will be in Mountain View Cemetery.
[SSDI, 05Nov1910 - 04Nov1998]
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+1998, Roanoke City, VA, Obituary
The Roanoke Times, (VA) - November 13, 1998
Nellie C. Bailey, 96, of Roanoke, went to be with the Lord
Wednesday, November 11, 1998. She was the widow of Arthur C. Bailey Sr. and
predeceased by a son, C. P. (Chuck) Bailey.
Mrs. Bailey was a charter member of Williamson Road Church of the
Brethren.
Surviving are her sons, Arthur C. Bailey Jr. and John Earl Bailey
Sr. and his wife, Pat Bailey; her daughters,
Frances (Nita) Fekas and her husband, Alex Fekas, and Jean P. Blankenship and her husband, Oakley Blankenship, all of Roanoke; twelve granchildren, 18
great-grandchildren, and ten great-great-grandchildren; a sister, Dollie
Henley; a brother-in-law, Emory Bailey, both of Roanoke; numerous nieces and
nephews; and devoted special friends including Clifton and Liz Clark.
Funeral services will be conducted 3 p.m., Friday, November 13,
1998, from Oakey's North Chapel. Dr. Robert G. Moore III will officiate.
Interment will be in Sherwood Memorial Park.
[SSDI, 19Jul1902 - 11Nov1998]
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
1998, Roanoke City, VA, Obituary
The Roanoke Times, (VA) - November 27, 1998
Underwood, Annie Louise Nelms, 61, of Roanoke, passed away Tuesday,
November 24, 1998. She was a member of the East Gate Church of the Nazerene.
Surviving her her husband, Robert E. Underwood Sr.; a daughter, Mary
Louise ("Sue") Wright; three sons and daughter-in-law, Robert E. Jr.
and Sharon Underwood, Curtis M. Underwood and David W. Underwood, all of
Roanoke; five grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; a brother, William Nelms,
Hartwood; a sister, Judy Lawrence, Roanoke; also a number of nieces and nephews
including one special great-niece, Christy Blankenship, Vinton.
Funeral services will be at Oakey's Vinton Chapel 10 a.m. Friday,
November 27, 1998 with the Rev. George E. Stevenson officiating. Interment will
be in the Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens.
(nothing
matches on SSDI)
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+1998, Roanoke City,
VA, Obituary
The Roanoke Times, (VA) - October 15, 1998
Bonnie Sue Harkrader, of Southeast Roanoke, passed away early Wednesday
morning, October 14, 1998.
Leaving behind her mother,
Elsie Blankenship ; husband, Stephen Harkrader, Sr.; son,
Stephen Harkrader, Jr.; daughters, Tonye Vincent and Jamie Harkrader;
son-in-law, Andy Vincent; granddaughter, Danielle Vincent; brothers, William
Perkins and Richard Woods; sisters, Kathy Bandy and Deborah Pascoe.
Funeral services will be held 2:30 p.m., Friday, October 16, 1998,
at Oakey's Roanoke Chapel with Rev. Mike Shaffer officiating. Interment will
follow in Mountain View Cemetery, Vinton.
(no
matches on SSDI - found her husband Stephen d.2009, but no Bonnie Sue)
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+1998, Roanoke City, VA, Obituary
The Roanoke Times, (VA) - December 6, 1998
Hodges, Nellie Christine Blankenship, 88, of Roanoke, passed away Friday, December 4, 1998. She
was the widow of Rufus Forrest Hodges.
Survivors include one son and daughter-in-law, Douglas F. and
Phyllis Hodges of Roanoke; two daughters and sons-in-law, Doris and Wesley
Hannabass of Roanoke, Barbara and Charles Underwood of Vinton; seven
grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren; 12 great-great-grandchildren; also one sister, Lorraine
Loyd of Vinton.
Funeral services will be conducted 1 p.m. Monday, December 7, 1998
from the Lotz Vinton Chapel with the Rev. Stuart Kelly officiating. Burial to
follow in Sherwood Memorial Park.
[SSDI, 06Aug1910 - 04Dec1998]
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
1998, Roanoke City, VA, Obituary
The Roanoke Times, (VA) - December 14, 1998
Roberts, Stephen Kenneth, 47, of Roanoke, died Friday, December 11,
1998. Steve was retired as a Chief Warrant Officer with the U. S. Army, a
member of the Virginia Heights Masonic Lodge #324, the Scottish Rite Bodies and
the Kazim Temple. He was formerly a Federal Aviation Administration Pilot
Examiner and an Accident Prevention Counselor. Also, Steve was a Lighter than
Air free balloon pilot (hot air balloon pilot).
He was preceded in death by his father, Frank E. Roberts and his
father-in-law, Jessie B. Dodd.
Surviving are his wife, Rebecca D. Roberts; a son, Jason C.
Roberts; his mother, Bess Roberts, all of Roanoke; two sisters and
brothers-in-law, Sue and John Wolfe, Roanoke, Mary and Tim Mize, Raleigh, N.C.;
his mother-in-law, Martha A. Dodd, Danville; two sisters-in-law and their husbands, Linda D. and Cecil Blankenship, Blue Ridge, Diana D. and William Fulton,
Boyce; one brother-in-law and his wife, John F. and Kristine Dodd, Pueblo,
Colorado; several nieces and nephews; two great-nephews; one great-niece and
many other loving relatives and friends.
Funeral services will be conducted 1 p.m. Monday, December 14,1998
at Oakey's North Chapel, with the Rev. John W. Ashley officiating. Burial, with
military honors, will follow in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens.
[SSDI, 18Jan1951 - 11Dec1998]
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+1998, Roanoke City, VA, Obituary
The Roanoke Times, (VA) - December 27, 1998
Irene Sparks Adcock, 84, of Roanoke, died Friday, December 25,
1998. She was born November 26, 1914 and was the daughter of the late Joseph
and Judy Sparks.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Ray Wesley Adcock. She is
survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Frances E. and Richard M. Blankenship of Roanoke; a grandson, Michael
Blankenship and wife, Melinda
of Salem; and two great-grandchildren,
Christina Dawn Blankehship and Johathan Dwayne Blankehship, Salem.
Funeral services will be conducted 12 noon Monday, December 28,
1998, at the Lotz Roanoke Chapel, with the Rev. Carter Sloan officiating.
Interment will follow in Sherwood Memorial Park.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+1999, Roanoke City, VA, Obituary
The Roanoke Times, (VA) - January 3, 1999
Paul E. Kingery, 73, of Roanoke, went to be with the Lord on
Thursday, December 31, 1998. He was retired from Davidsons Clothing Store.
Surviving are a daughter and son-in-law, Susan and Bill Brown of
Chester, N.J.; his grandchildren, Jordan and Mackenzie Brown; his sisters, Dorothy Blankenship, Helen Green both of Rocky Mount, Julia
Neathawk of Hardy; his brothers, John Kingery of Waycross, Ga., Dan Kingery of
Rocky Mount; also several nieces and nephews.
A funeral service will be held at Oakey's Roanoke Chapel on Monday,
January 4, 1999, 1 p.m. with the Rev. Charles Ward officiating. Interment in
Evergreen Burial Park.
[SSDI, 19Aug1925 - 31Dec1998]
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+1999, Roanoke City, VA, Obituary
The Roanoke Times, (VA) - January 4, 1999
Archie Earnest Fisher, 86, of Roanoke, died Friday, January 1,
1999, in a local hospital. After many years of service, he retired from Pyrofax
Gas Distributors.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Virginia (Janie) Fisher; two
brothers, Willie Fisher and Earl Fisher; two sisters, Lottie Chisom and Nettie Blankenship.
Survivors include his son and daughter-in-law, Harold Randall and
Martha N. Fisher of Naples, Fla.; his daughter, Martha Plank of Roanoke; his
grandson, Michael R. Fisher of Naples, Fla.; his granddaughter and husband, Amy
P. Markham and Cpl. Scott Markham of Jacksonville, N.C.; a sister, Mrs.
Thornton (Elva) Jett of Lynchburg; two sisters-in-law, Mrs. Frances Chandler
and Mrs. Bertha Sue Fisher, both of Roanoke.
Funeral services will be conducted at 11:00 a.m. Monday, January 4,
1999, from Oakey's Roanoke Chapel with Mr. John Guy and Mr. Jonathan Roberts
officiating. Interment will follow in Mountain View Cemetery.
[SSDI, 02May1912 - 01Jan1999]
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+1999, Roanoke City, VA, Obituary
The Roanoke Times, (VA) - January 13, 1999
Norman Jack Gusler, 63, of Roanoke, died Tuesday, January 12, 1999.
He was preceded in death by his first wife, Sadie Slusser Gusler
and one grandson, Steven Gusler.
He is survived by his wife, Mary Herron Gusler; his father and
mother, Marvin and Stella Huffman Gusler, all of Roanoke; three sons and five daughters, James N. Gusler, Salem,
Debra Herron, Roanoke, Betty Gusler, Roanoke, Brenda Blankenship, Paint Bank, Sherman Rucker, Roanoke, Jody Johnston, Troutville,
Terry Rucker, and Lori Dalton, both of Roanoke; one sister, Mae Gusler,
Roanoke; 11 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held 2:30 p.m. Thursday, January 14, 1999
at the Rader Daleville Chapel with the Rev. Burrell Baker officiating.
Interment will follow in the Haymakertown Cemetery.
[SSDI, 17Apr1935 - 12Jan1999]
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
1999, Roanoke City, VA, Obituary
The Roanoke Times, (VA) - February 9, 1999
Holland, Dolly Pearl Quesenberry, 97, of Roanoke, went to be with
Jesus on Sunday, February 7, 1999. Dolly was born in Wythe County on December
25, 1901, a daughter of the late Robert and Cora Sayers Quesenberry, and was
preceded in death by her most precious great-granddaughter, Michelle Guilliams,
who died April 14, 1986. She was a retired beautician.
Surviving are her daughter, Wilma Dawn Warden, Jacksonville, Fla.;
her son and daughter-in-law, Joe and Shirley Holland, Frisco, Texas; her
granddaughters, Vicky W. Rhoaten and her husband, Otis, Roanoke, Kris Sides and
her husband, Brian, Dallas, Texas; her grandson, William Wirt, Houston, Texas;
her great-granddaughter, Dawn Guilliams and her fiancee, George
Blankenship, Roanoke; her
great-great-granddaughter, Victoria
Michelle Blankenship; numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and great-nieces and
nephews.
A funeral service will be held at Oakey's Roanoke Chapel Wednesday,
February 10, 1 p.m., with the Rev. Barry Witt officiating. Interment in
Evergreen Burial Park.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+1999, Roanoke City, VA, Obituary
The Roanoke Times, (VA) - February 11, 1999
Leonard Lee Spicer, 80, of Roanoke, passed away Tuesday, February
9, 1999. He was born September 13, 1918 in Bristol, son of the late A. R.
Spicer and Edith Spicer.
He was retired from Bralley Willett Truck Lines. He was an avid
fisherman who loved nature and the outdoors. He influenced many people with his
zest for life and sense of humor.
He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Louise Blankenship Spicer; daughter, Patrica S. Brown; son, John D.
Spicer; and a very special friend, Catherine Simmons.; daughter and son-in-law,
Jenae S. and Gary W. Patsell; also surviving are three sisters, Lorraine S.
Ellis, Emma Bechtel, and Irma Poff; and two brothers Darrell R. Spicer and
Kenneth M. Spicer; also survived by four granddaughters, Deena L. Davis and
husband, Matthew, S. Lynez Humphries and husband, Lance, J. Nicole Patsell,
Ashley D. Spicer; his one grandson, Travis W. Patsell; dear friends of the
family, Rita and Buddy Hall.
Funeral Services will be held at Oakey's Roanoke Chapel 3:30 p.m.
Thursday with the Rev. Robert L. Watts officiating. Interment will follow in
Sherwood Memorial Park.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+1999, Roanoke City, VA, Obituary
The Roanoke Times, (VA) - March 31, 1999
Ferguson, Lola Blankenship, 91, of Roanoke, passed away Monday, March 29, 1999, in a local
hospital. She was a member of Waverly Place Baptist Church and was the widow of
Glen Clarence Ferguson.
Surviving are a daughter and son-in-law, Jeaniene and Don
Constable, of Roanoke; grandson and wife, Scott and Tamara Constable, of
Roanoke; grandson & wife, Brian and Christina Constable, of Roanoke;
granddaughter and husband, Christi and William Cooper, III, of Raleigh, N.C.;
great-granddaughter, Amber Dawn Constable, of Roanoke; great-grandson, William
Harvey Cooper, IV, of Raleigh, N.C.; and sister,
Lucille Ennis of Hampton.
Funeral Services will be conducted at Oakey's Vinton Chapel, 11
a.m., Wednesday, March 31 with Rev. Charles Hoffler officiating. Burial will be
in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens.
[SSDI, 09Apr1907 - 29Mar1999]
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+1999, Roanoke City, VA, Obituary
The Roanoke Times, (VA) - May 14, 1999
Harlow, Odessa Blankenship, of Roanoke, joined our Lord on May 11, 1999.
She was retired from the C&P Telephone Company (Bell Atlantic)
and was a life member of the Telephone Pioneers of America. She was a graduate
of Jefferson High School in Roanoke and a member of the Clearbrook Church of
the Brethren. She was preceded in death by her parents, John Thomas Blankenship and Mary Chewning Blankenship, of Roanoke, and her husband, Willie ("Bill")
Harlow, retired from the N&W Railroad in 1972.
She is survived by her only child, Brenda J. Harlow; son-in-law,
David O. Garcia; and one grandchild, Andrew T.D. Garcia; her sister and
brother-in law, Marie and Jack Stilton, of Daleville; brother-in-laws, Linwood
Harlow, of Roanoke, Fred Hartman, of Roanoke; and sister-in-laws, Lillie Harlow,
of Ruckersville, Dora Terry, of Elliston, and Evelyn Harlow, of Buchanan. She
also leaves to cherish her memory a host of special friends and loving
relatives.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, May 15 at 11 a.m. at
Oakey's South Chapel on Brambleton Ave under the direction of Rev. Paris
("Pete") Bain with interment at Evergreen Cemetery.
[SSDI, 23Sep1922 - 11May1999]
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+1999, Roanoke City, VA, Obituary
The Roanoke Times, (VA) - April 14, 1999
Akers, Cindy White, 36, of Roanoke, died Monday, April 12, 1999 in a Charlottesville hospital.
She is survived by her companion, Albert J. Moran, Roanoke;
husband, Heyward E. Akers, Peterstown, W.V.; daughter, Leanne Lawrence,
Princeton, W.V.; father, Gene White, Roanoke; brothers, Ronnie White and Glenn
White, Jr., both of Georgia; sisters,
Connie Sue Blankenship, N.C., Cheryl White, Georgia, Christina
Lynn, Tazewell County; four aunts, Barbara Lester, Linda Hicks, Phyliss Sawyers
and Joann McBride, all of Tazewell County; three uncles, Jerry Pendleton,
Tazewell, Larry Pendleton, Alabama, Ronnie Pendleton, Tazewell County; and a
dear friend, Fred Dooley, Roanoke.
Funeral services will be conducted 12 noon Friday, April 16, 1999,
at Lotz Roanoke Chapel with Rev. Carter Sloan officiating.
(could not find on SSDI)
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+1999, Roanoke City, VA, Death
The Roanoke Times, (VA) - May 6, 1999
Simms, Ollie Yates Blankenship, 83, of Roanoke, died Monday, May 3, 1999. Funeral services 11
a.m., Thursday, May 6, 1999 at Oakey's Vinton Chapel.
(nothing matches on SSDI)
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+1999, Roanoke City, VA, Obituary
The Roanoke Times, (VA) - May 24, 1999
James, Virginia Poff, 77, of Roanoke, went home to be with the
Lord, Saturday, May 22, 1999. She was the widow of John T. James.
Surviving are her daughters,
Mary J. Austin, Blue Ridge, Judy J. Combs and husband, Donald, Elliston, Linda J. Blankenship and husband, Otho, Myrtle Beach, SC; grandchildren, Scott and Adam Combs, Greg
Garvey; great-grandchildren, Cody and Chelsea Garvey, Ryan Combs; sisters,
Joyce Sledd, Callaway, Annabelle Yearout, Cloverdale, Adeleen Doyle, Maryland;
and her many friends at Edinburgh Square Apartments.
Funeral services will be conducted 11 a.m., Monday, May 24, 1999,
at Simpson-Tharp Funeral Chapel, 5160 Peters Creek Road by the Rev. Elbert Lee
Naff. A graveside service will be conducted 1 p.m. Monday at Wilson Family
Cemetery, Floyd County.
[SSDI, 19Nov1921 - 22May1999]
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+1999, Roanoke City, VA, Obituary
The Roanoke Times, (VA) - June 10, 1999
Blankenship, Ola Cundiff, ("Miss B"), 88, of Roanoke, died at Roanoke Memorial
Hospital, Tuesday, June 8, 1999 from complications following surgery. She was
an employee of the former Evans Drug Store for many years, and was a member of
Hollins Road Baptist Church. Born in Franklin County, the daughter of the late
Susan and William Giles Cundiff, she was predeceased by her husband, Otie Blankenship.
Surviving are her sons, William Edgar Blankenship and wife Mildred, of Clovis, New Mexico, Ervin E. Blankenship and wife Frances, of Vinton; three
grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; sisters, Nellie Perdue, Rocky Mount,
Meem Brown, Troutville and a special sister-in-law, Maggie Cundiff.
Funeral services will be conducted 2 p.m. Friday, June 11, 1999 at
Simpson-Tharp Funeral Chapel, 5160 Peters Creek Road by the Rev. Mark
Washington. Interment will follow in Franklin Memorial Park.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+1999, Roanoke City, VA, Obituary
The Roanoke Times, (VA) - June 11, 1999
Blankenship, Ola Edris, 88, of Roanoke, died Tuesday, June 8, 1999. Funeral 2 p.m. Friday
at Simpson-Tharp Funeral Chapel. Arrangements by Simpson-Tharp Funeral Home.
[SSDI, Ola C Blankenship - 24Oct1910 - 08Jun1999]
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+1999, Roanoke City, VA, Obituary
The Roanoke Times, (VA) - August 8, 1999
Caldwell, Texanna C., 65, of Roanoke, died Friday, August 6, 1999.
She is survived by her husband, Wesley Caldwell; children, Robert Tex and Lisa Caldwell,
Timothy and Suzee Caldwell, Teri
and Dan Blankenship ;
grandchildren, Austin, Adison, Matthew and Mindi; brother, Wendell Caldwell;
sisters, Curtis Abbott, Janice Wright.
Funeral services will be conducted Sunday at 2 p.m. at Paitsel
Funeral Home Chapel, New Castle. Interment will follow in Huffman Memorial
Park.
[SSDI, 15Jun1934 - 06Aug1999]
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+1999, Roanoke City, VA, Obituary
The Roanoke Times, (VA) - September 17, 1999
Blankenship, Edith Cheek, 73, of Roanoke, died Tuesday, September 14, 1999. Edith was a
member of Riverdale Baptist Church, a life member of Women of the Moose,
Chapter #1022 and the Roanoke Moose Lodge #284. She was a retired school bus
driver from the Roanoke County School System and was preceded in death by her
parents, Jack and Nannie Cheek and was the widow of David E. (Snooks) Blankenship.
Surviving are numerous brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces,
nephews and cousins.
A funeral service will be held at Oakey's Vinton Chapel Friday,
September 17 at 1 p.m. with the Rev. Robert W. Lanier officiating. Interment
will be in Sherwood Memorial Park.
[SSDI, 12Apr1926 - 14Sep1999]
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
1999, Roanoke City, VA, Obituary
The Roanoke Times, (VA) - September 27, 1999
Hundley, Clarence Edward, ("Ed"), 88 of Roanoke, passed
away Saturday, September 25, 1999 in a local hospital.
He was preceded in death by his parents; four brothers; and a son,
Clarence Jr. Mr. Hundley was in the meat business at the former City Meat
Market, was a member of the Loyal Order of the Moose #284, and the U.C.T.
Surviving are his wife, Jettie Lee McPeak Hundley; a daughter and
son-in-law, Barbara and Willard Goad of Roanoke; a daughter-in-law, Barbara
Leftwitch Hundley of Roanoke; a sister, Ella Dana of Roanoke; a sister and
brother-in-law, Lorraine and William Kinsey of Roanoke; two sisters-in-law, Eunice Hundley of
Roanoke, Iris Blankenship of
Roanoke; grandchildren, Jennifer Vincent and husband, Richard of Jacksonville,
Fla., Tracie Goad of Roanoke, Steven Goad and wife, Sandra of Roanoke, Jeff
Hundley of Roanoke, Douglas Hundley and wife, Emily of Roanoke, Teresa Baker
and husband Greg of Callaway; seven great-grandchildren; many nieces and
nephews; a special niece, Audrey Lugar of Roanoke; many friends from Tanglewood
Mall and other friends.
Funeral services will be conducted at 1 p.m. Tuesday from Oakey's
Roanoke Chapel with the Rev. Gene D. Arnold officiating. Interment will follow
in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens.
[SSDI, 29Mar1911 - 25Sep1999]
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
1999, Roanoke City, VA, Funeral
The Roanoke Times, (VA) - October 6, 1999
Blankenship, Ethel R., 60, of Roanoke, passed away on Monday, October 4, 1999.
Funeral services will be at 11 am, October 7, 1999. The family will
receive friends on Wednesday from 6 to 8 p.m. Arrangements by Oakey's Roanoke
Chapel.
(no match on SSDI)
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+1999, Roanoke City, VA, Obituary
The Roanoke Times, (VA) - October 7, 1999
Fry, Everette E., 88, of Roanoke, went to be with the Lord
Wednesday, October 6, 1999. He was born July 17, 1911 in Monroe County, West
Virginia, a son of the late George Henry Fry and Myrtle Foster Fry, and was a
veteran of World War II, having served in the United States Navy.
Mr. Fry was appointed to the Roanoke County Sheriff's Department in
1950, where he served as chief deputy from 1960 until 1968. In 1968, Everette
became the first city sergeant for the City of Salem. He retired from the
Roanoke City Sheriff's Department in 1975.
He is survived by his beloved wife of 62 years, Eleanor Mavis Blankenship Fry; two daughters and sons-in-law, Janice and
Morris L. (Cotton) Myers and Reta and James K. (Jimmie) Mitchell, Jr.; one son
and daughter-in-law, David and Sandra H. Fry; his grandchildren, Gregory Myers,
Larry Myers and wife, Becky, Allen Myers and wife, Deborah, J. Michael Mitchell
and wife, Carla, Mark Mitchell and wife, Karrie, Chad Fry and wife, Kristie,
Mitzie Johnson and husband, Michael David Johnson; six great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be
conducted 11 a.m. Friday, October 8, 1999 at Oakey's Vinton Chapel with the Dr.
E. Ray Frazier and the Pastor Chester Lykins officiating. Burial will follow in
Sherwood Memorial Park.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+1999, Roanoke City, VA, Funeral
The Roanoke Times, (VA) - October 7, 1999
Blankenship, Ethel Rigney, 60, of Roanoke, died Monday, October 4, 1999.
Graveside funeral services 11 a.m. Thursday, October 7, 1999 in
Fair View Cemetery. Arrangements by Oakey's Roanoke Chapel.
(nothing matches on SSDI)
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+1999, Roanoke City, VA, Obituary
The Roanoke Times, (VA) - October 15, 1999
Beamer, Helen B. 81, of Roanoke, died Monday, October 11, 1999. She
was a member of Calvary Baptist Church, Roanoke and was preceded in death by a
sister, Maxine Repasky.
Surviving are her husband, William; children, Jerry, of Raleigh, N.C., Donald and William, of Denver,
Colo., Douglas, of Richmond, David, of Daleville, and Mary Ellen Blankenship, of Roanoke; 11 grandchildren; two
great-grandchildren; sister, Dorothy Kriener, Costa Mesa, Calif.
A memorial service will be conducted 7 p.m. Friday in Owens
Memorial Chapel at Calvary Baptist Church by Dr. Harry Y. Gamble.
[SSDI, 11Sep1918 - 11Oct1999]
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+1999, Roanoke City, VA, Obituary
The Roanoke Times, (VA) - October 30, 1999
Parsons, Irene Thelma, 71, of Roanoke, died Thursday, October 28,
1999. She was born July 17, 1928 in Nottingham, UK, and immigrated to the U.S.
in 1946 with her husband, Oley O. Parsons from West Virginia, who died in 1976.
Mrs. Parsons was a founding member of St. Thomas of Canterbury
Anglican Church in Roanoke and was a certified nursing assistant until 1996 for
Home Health (now Care Unlimited) of Friendship Manor, where her patients
referred to her as "the foot lady" because of her therapeutic
pedicures.
Mrs. Parsons is survived by two sisters, Eileen Usher of Richmond
Island, B.C., and Joan Gore of Nottingham, UK; two daughters, Melody
Blankenship and her husband, H. R., and Janine Parsons, all of Roanoke; one son, Rodney Parsons and
his wife, Sharon of Midlothian; eight grandchildren,
James Blankenship of Colorado Springs, Colo., Lori Green and
her husband, David of Richmond, Bethany Blankenship
of Pullman, Wash., Thomas Parsons of Midlothian, Todd Parsons of Fairfax,
Jessica Allen and her husband, Chris, Stuart Lynch and Joseph Lynch, all of
Roanoke; and one great-grandchild, Kaleb Allen of Roanoke.
A memorial service will be held Saturday, October 30 at 2 p.m. at
St. Thomas of Canterbury Anglican Church on Hershberger and Hubert Rd. in
Roanoke. The Rev. Mr. C. Thomas McHenry will officiate.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+1999, Roanoke City, VA, Obituary
The Roanoke Times, (VA) - November 10, 1999
Blankenship, Mildred Boitnott, 72, of Roanoke, went to be with the Lord on Monday afternoon,
November 8, 1999. She was a member of Belmont Christian Church and was retired
from Oak Hall Cap and Gown.
Mildred was the widow of Ralph E. Blankenship, Sr. and is survived by two daughters
and sons-in-law, Dianne D. and Gary Shockley, Rebecca B. and Larry Pollard; a son,
R. Edward Blankenship, Jr., all of Roanoke; seven grandchildren; four
great-grandchildren; a brother and sister-in-law, James and Shirley Boitnott of
Spring, Texas; two sisters, Cynthia Haswell, Jane Hunley, both of Roanoke; and
a number of nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Thursday from Oakey's
Vinton Chapel with the Rev. Ben M. Peyton officiating. Interment will follow in
Cedar Lawn Burial Park.
[SSDI, 03Sep1927 - 08Nov1999]
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+1999, Roanoke City, VA, Obituary
The Roanoke Times, (VA) - November 19, 1999
Blankenship, David Alfred, 68, of Roanoke, passed away Tuesday, November 16, 1999.
He is survived by his wife,
Marjorie ("June")
Blankenship; daughters and son-in-law, Sherry and Ronnie Mattox, of Goodview, Jane
Venable, of Roanoke; son and
daughter-in-law, Rickey and
Lana Blankenship, of Moneta; grandson, Jacob Blankenship, of Moneta and Scott Sutphin, of Goodview;
two step-granddaughters, Christal and Angie Mattox, of Radford; sisters, Mildred Cox,
of Moneta, Stella Carroll, of New Castle, and Ruby Herron, of Mount Airy, N.C.; and a good friend, Rachel Handy, of
Venus, Texas.
Graveside funeral services will be held 1 p.m. Saturday, November
20, 1999 at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens.
[SSDI, 03Apr1931 - 16Nov1999]
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
1999, Roanoke City, VA, Obituary
The Roanoke Times, (VA) - December 6, 1999
Waldrop, Deborah Lee, 43, of Roanoke, was lifted to her heavenly
home on Friday, December 3, 1999. She cherished life, and fought valiantly in a
three-year battle with breast cancer. She shared her strength and courage with
others, and turned to her faith in God for ultimate comfort. The greatest
source of love and pride in her life were her children, Adam, Laura, and
Charlie. She had many close and caring friends who brought her joy throughout
her life. She was especially grateful for the kindness and caring of others
during her extended illness. Born on Christmas Day, she brought light to the
many lives of those whom she loved and who loved her in return. Through the
years she volunteered for the Bradley Free Clinic, Ronald McDonald House,
Crystal Spring School, First Presbyterian and Second Presbyterian Church, and
the Junior League, where she exhibited enthusiasm and leadership.
Professionally, she completed her Associate Degree in Nursing and was
continuing her studies at the Medical College of Virginia.
She is survived by her husband, Louis Stephens Waldrop, Jr.; her
children; her mother; Martha Faris Brodrick; her stepfather, G. Gordon
Brodrick; her brother, Charles E. Faris, Jr.; and her paternal aunt, Arline
Faris Roberts of Mechanicsville; maternal uncle, Myron Lee Blankenship of Crewe, Va.; maternal great-aunts, Mildred Newman Turner of
Martinsville, and M. Lois Newman Hinds of Carlsbad, California.
Her father, Charles E. Faris, preceded her in death.
Funeral service to be held Tuesday, December 7, at 2 p.m. at First
Presbyterian Church, 2101 South Jefferson St., Roanoke, with interment
following the service at Evergreen Burial Park. The Reverends Robert Smith and
George Anderson will officiate.
(no match on SSDI)
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+1999, Roanoke City, VA, Obituary
The Roanoke Times, (VA) - December 23, 1999
Phillippe, Virginia R., 80, of Roanoke, passed away Tuesday,
December 21, 1999 in Roanoke.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Frank C. and Mary E.
Brumfield; a brother, Larry Brumfield; a sister-in-law, Ruby Brumfield; and by
her grandson, Ronnie E. Phillippe.
Surviving family include her loving husband of 60 years, Everett C.
Phillippe of the home; three sons and two daughters-in-law, Donald C. Phillippe
of Vinton, Michael Wayne and Barbara Phillippe of Georgia, Dennis Lee and Cindy
D. Phillippe of Roanoke; a daughter and
son-in-law, Carolyn N. and Harry L. Blankenship of Roanoke; two brothers, John P.
Brumfield of Salem, Roscoe S. Brumfield of Florida; two sisters, Eileen G.
Bartic of Maryland, Jane Everett of Louisiana; nine grandchildren; eight
great-grandchildren.
A graveside funeral service will be held at 12 p.m., Thursday,
December 23, 1999 in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, with Pastor Barry Lawson
officiating.
[SSDI, 23Jan1919 - 21Dec1999]
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Roanoke City, VA, SSDI, http://ssdi.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi
Blankenship,
Clarence R. 81, 16May1917 - 31Oct1998, Roanoke City, VA, VA-226-01-5701
Blankenship, David
A. 68, 03Apr1931 - 16Nov1999, Roanoke
City, VA, VA-229-32-1054
Blankenship, David
E. 73, 17Jun1921 - 24May1995, Roanoke
City, VA, VA-229-18-6465
Blankenship, Edith
C. 73, 12Apr1926 - 14Sep1999, Roanoke
City, VA, VA-229-24-3955
Blankenship,
Georgia B. 84, 18Jan1914 - 15Nov1998, Roanoke City, VA, VA-228-44-8864
Blankenship, Hazel
G. 66, 07Sep1929 - 16Jan1996, Roanoke
City, VA, VA-231-30-1875
Blankenship, Lula
M. 82, 04Sep1912 - ??Aug1995, Roanoke
City, VA, VA-224-09-0934
Blankenship,
Marcella C. 67-68, 27Jul1927 - ??Jul1995, Roanoke City, VA, VA-223-30-5164
Blankenship,
Mildred B. 72, 03Sep1927 - 08Nov1999, Roanoke City, VA, VA-231-24-7328
Blankenship, Nina
B. 84, 05Jan1913 - ??Feb1997, Roanoke
City, VA, VA-226-01-6271
Blankenship,
Patricia J. 65, 03Feb1932 - 23Jul1997, Roanoke City, VA, IL-331-26-2992
Blankenship,
Richard L. 43, 13Sep1953 - 15Jun1997, Roanoke City, VA, VA-231-78-3756
Blankenship, Viola
87, 14Jul1907 - 27Apr1995, Roanoke
City, VA, VA-228-86-1144
Roanoke
+1995, Roanoke Co., VA, Obituary
The Roanoke Times, (VA) - April 29, 1995
Blankenship, Viola Shifflett, 87, of Roanoke County, passed away Thursday, April 27, 1995. Mrs. Blankenship was a longtime member of Red Hill Church
of God and the First Church of God and was the widow of Melvin O. Blankenship.
Surviving are her daughters
and sons-in-law, Mary and Marvin Sink, Bea and Allen Sink, all of Roanoke County; her son and daughter-in-law, Carl (Polly) and Lillian Blankenship, Roanoke County; seven grandchildren; six
great-grandchildren; her brother and sister-in-law, Elijah and Marie Shifflett,
Vinton.
Funeral services will be held at First Church of God (Hildebrand
Road) Monday, May 1, 1995, 11 a.m. with the Rev. Jim Milner and the Rev. Frank
Blevins officiating. Interment will be in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens.
[SSDI, Viola L.
Blankenship, 14Jul1907 -
27Apr1995]
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
1995, Catawba, Roanoke Co., VA, Obituary
There is another Catawba in Halifax Co.,
VA,
The Roanoke Times, (VA) - August 14, 1995
Grisso, Theo H., 88, of Catawba, went to be with the Lord on
Sunday, August 13, 1995. He attended Shiloh United Methodist Church at Catawba.
He was a senior member of Catawba Volunteer Fire Department.
He is survived by his loving wife, Edna W. Grisso; a daughter and
son-in-law, Pearl G. and Charles W. Crawford; a granddaughter and husband, Becky F. and J. Keith Blankenship; a very special great-granddaughter, Ashley N. Blankenship, all of Catawba; sister-in-law, Viola Grisso, Roanoke; several
nieces and nephews; and many friends and neighbors; two special friends, Clifford and Betty Blankenship.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday, August 15, 1995 at 10 a.m.
at the Lotz Salem Chapel with the Rev. R. C. Wagner. Interment will be in Cedar
Lawn Memorial Park.
[SSDI, 19Nov1906 - 13Aug1995]
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
1998, Catawba, Roanoke Co., VA, Obituary
The Roanoke Times, (VA) - October 16, 1998
Grisso, Edna Wright, 93, of Catawba, went to be with the Lord on
Thursday, October 15, 1998.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Theo H. Grisso.
She is survived by a daughter and son-in-law, Pearl and Charles
Crawford; a granddaughter and grandson-in-law,
Becky and Keith Blankenship; a very cherished great-granddaughter, Ashley Blankenship,
all of Catawba; also several very special friends, David and Carolyn Rhodes, Betty Blankenship, Susan and Steve Bandy.
Funeral services will be conducted 10 a.m. Saturday, October 17 at
Lotz Salem Chapel with the Rev. R.C. Wagner officiating. Interment will follow
in Cedar Lawn Burial Park.
[SSDI, 10Oct1905 - 15Oct1998]
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+1999, Smith Mountain Lake, Roanoke Co., VA, Obituary
The Roanoke Times, (VA) - January 21, 1999
Cunningham, James W., 74, of Smith Mountain Lake, died Wednesday,
January 20, 1999 in a local hospital in Roanoke. He was a graduate of Virginia
Tech, a World War II veteran, and retired from the United States Air Force and
Allied Signal Corporation. He was a member of the Bethlehem United Methodist
Church in Moneta, Va.
Survivors include his wife, Ruby Blankenship Cunningham; two daughters and sons-in-law, Nancy and Roger Cole, Susan and
David Angle, all of Roanoke; four grandchildren, James D. Oyler, Tracie Oyler,
Matthew Angle, Erin Angle; a stepgrandson, Willie Cole; two
great-grandchildren, Briana Oyler and Makayla Oyler; one sister, Nancy
Cunningham VanDyke, Chester, S. C.; one brother, Jack Cunningham, Richlands.
Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Friday, January 22,
1999 at Bethlehem United Methodist Church, Route 122, Moneta, Va., with the
Rev. Riley Smith, Jr. officiating. Interment will be in the church cemetery.
[SSDI, 05Feb1924 - 20Jan1999]
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+1995, Vinton, Roanoke Co., VA, Obituary
The Roanoke Times, (VA) - April 5, 1995
Hodges, Rufus Forrest, 87, of Vinton, died Monday, April 3, 1995.
He was a World War II veteran and had served with the US Army.
He was preceded in death by a sister, Christine Hodges King.
Surviving are his wife, Nellie Blankenship Hodges; one son, Douglas Forrest Hodges, Vinton;
two daughters, Barbara Ellen Underwood, Vinton, Doris Alberta Hannabass,
Roanoke; two brothers, Curtis Walter Hodges and Cletus James Hodges, both of
Roanoke; four sisters, Ada Hodges Dobie, Gertrude Hodges Ridgeway, both of
Roanoke, Mildred Hodges Shelley, Baltimore, Md., Mary Hodges McCallister, Lake
City, Fla.; also seven grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Thursday, April 6, 1995 from
the Hollins Rd. Church of the Brethren. The Rev. Bruce Noffsinger will
officiate. Burial to follow in Sherwood Memorial Park.
[SSDI, 26May1907 - 03Apr1995]
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+1995, Vinton, Roanoke Co., VA, Obituary
The Roanoke Times, (VA) - April 30, 1995
Spangler, Monica Blankenship, (''Monnie""), 45, of Vinton, died Friday, April 28, 1995,
in a local hospital. She was a member of Waverly Place Baptist Church and was
employed by Bell Atlantic.
She was preceded in death by her mother, Virginia
(''Sis"") Sink Blankenship and a brother, Tommy Blankenship.
Surviving are her husband, Ronald E. Spangler; daughters and
sons-in-law, Heather S. and Robert E. Cantu, Nichole S. and Charles C. Griffin
all of Vinton; granddaughter, Alexandria Elyse Griffin; grandson, Tre' Michael
Cantu; father, James L. Blankenship, Roanoke; mother-in-law, Clara Spangler;
brother-in-law and wife, Jerry and Donna Spangler all of Roanoke; chosen
brother, Wesley Bush, Botetourt Co.; and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins.
Funeral services will be conducted from Waverly Place Baptist
Church at 3 p.m. Monday, May 1, with the Rev. Charles Hoffler officiating.
Burial will be in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens.
(could not find a match on SSDI)
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
1995, Vinton, Roanoke Co., VA, Obituary
The Roanoke Times, (VA) - August 17, 1995
Mattox, Estelle Rigney, 86, of 622 Augusta Avenue, Vinton, died
Wednesday, August 16, 1995, at a local hospital. She was the widow of William
E. Mattox. Mrs. Mattox was a retired nurses assistant in the Roanoke Valley
where she did practice for many years.
Surviving are a daughter and son-in-law, Mary A. and Ronald Elmore,
Vinton; dear friends, Kathy and Nelson Keaton, Vinton; stepson and wife,
William and Lois Mattox and their children, Sharon, Paul and Kathy, Roanoke;
brother and sister-in-law, Clyde and Frances Rigney; sister and brother-in-law,
Mary and Lawrence Roland; sisters, Helen Dodson and Alice Turnbull; sister and
brother-in-law, Virginia and Howard Mattox, all of Gretna; special cousin, Stella Blankenship, Roanoke.
Private graveside services will be held on Friday in Liberty
Christian Church Cemetery.
[SSDI, Willie E Mattox, 29Mar1909 - 16Aug1995]
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+1996, Vinton, Roanoke Co., VA, Obituary
The Roanoke Times, (VA) - January 2, 1996
Millard, Mary Blankenship, 73, of Vinton, passed away Sunday, December 31, 1995.
Surviving are her husband, Beecher K. Millard Sr.; a son and daughter-in-law, Joe C. Jr. and Diane Blankenship,
Roanoke; daughters and son-in-law, Sandra Blankenship Heck, Cheryl Blankenship
and Bob Palmer, all of Bent Mountain; four stepchildren, Shirley Parker and her
husband, Ferrell, Hickory, N.C., Beecher K. Millard Jr. and his wife Pat,
Roanoke, John R. Millard, Lincolnton, N.C., Janet Graybill, Troutville; a
brother, Ed Comer, Charlottesville; two sisters, Edith Lawson, Bedford County,
Lois Williamson, Roanoke; 15 grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held at Oakey's Vinton Chapel, Wednesday,
January 3, 1996, at 11 a.m., with the Rev. Charles R. Doyle officiating.
Interment in Sherwood Memorial Park.
[SSDI, 13Mar1922 - 31Dec1995]
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+1996, Vinton, Roanoke Co., VA, Obituary
The Roanoke Times, (VA) - March 1, 1996
Blankenship, Katie E., 97, of the Berkshire Health Care Center, Vinton, died Wednesday,
February 28, 1996. She was the widow of Thomas H. Blankenship, and a member of the a Wavely Place Baptist Church.
Surviving are five nephews, Charles L. (Mooney) Graham, Roanoke;
Edward Graham, Newport News; Raymond E. (Blackie) Graham, Goodview, Earl G.
Harder, Tallahassee, T. Allen Harder, Burlington, N.C.; two nieces, Doris
Yarbro, Linda Massey, both of Burlington, N.C.
Funeral services will be Oakey's Vinton Chapel 11: 30 a.m.
Saturday, March 2, 1996 with the Rev. Charles Hoffler officiating. Interment
will be at Fair View Cemetery.
[SSDI, DOB - 09Dec1897]
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+1996, Vinton, Roanoke Co., VA, Obituary
The Roanoke Times, (VA) - April 29, 1996
Dixon, Mary Wymer, 80, of Vinton, passed away Saturday, April 27,
1996 at her home.
She was preceded in death by a son, Bobby Frazier.
Surviving are her husband, Charles Junior Dixon; three daughters
and son-in-law, Joyce Keyes, Marion, Rita Hall, Vinton, Janet and Randy Bo
wyer, Vinton; son and daughter-in-law, Larry E. and Wilma Frazier, Madison,
Ala.; sisters, Elizabeth (Billie) Blankenship, Bland, Josephine Davidson, Marion;
brother, Walter W. Wymer Sr., Pearisburg; eight grandchildren; eight
great-grandchildren; a number of nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be conducted from Oakey's Vinton Chapel at 11
a.m. Tuesday, April 30, 1996 with the Rev. John E. McKinney officiating. Burial
will be in Mountain View Cemetery.
[SSDI, DOB - 28May1915]
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+1996, Vinton, Roanoke Co., VA, Obituary
The Roanoke Times, (VA) - September 30, 1996
Lockard, Goldie Long, 84, of Vinton, died Saturday, September 28,
1996. She was a member of Evangel Foursquare Church. Mrs. Lockard is survived
by her husband, Billy Lockard of Vinton; a daughter
and son-in-law, Nelva and
Gene Blankenship of Roanoke; a
stepson and daughter-in-law, David and Laura Lockard of Roanoke; a
stepdaughter; grandchildren and spouses,
Danny and Debby Blankenship of Roanoke, Karen and Chris Davidson of
Salem, Mark and Teresa
Blankenship of Denison, Texas,
and Penny and Roger Ferguson of Roanoke; 12 great-grandchildren; three
great-great-grandchildren; two sisters, Violet Wiggins of Charlottesville and
Ilene Benser of Baltimore, Md.; two brothers, Nelson Long of Hot Springs and
Garth Long of Iaeger, W.Va., and a number of nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday, October 1, 1996, at
Oakey's Vinton Chapel, with the Rev. Ken Wright officiating. Burial will follow
in Sherwood Memorial Park.
[SSDI, 18Feb1912 - 28Sep1996]
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+1996, Vinton, Roanoke Co., VA, Obituary
The Roanoke Times, (VA) - December 28, 1996
Haldren, Elva Blankenship, 88, of Route 3, Vinton, went to be with her Lord on Thursday,
December 26, 1996. She died at Carilion Roanoke
Memorial Hospital. She was born May 19, 1908, daughter of the late Jacob and Fannie
Blankenship of Salem. She was
retired from American Viscose. She was a longtime member of Bethel Baptist
Church.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Ira Anderson Haldren, and
a brother and sister-in-law, Paul and Dot
Blankenship.
Surviving are three sons, Harold A. and wife Louise F. Haldren of
Princeton, W.Va., Douglas W. and wife Annie S. Haldren of Vinton, and Leon and
wife Diane Haldren of Vinton; one daughter Nancy H. and husband Albert E.
Webber of Vinton; seven grandchildren, Andy Haldren, Lori Ann Haldren, Steve
Haldren, Lisa Ann Haldren, Wanda Graybill, Larry Wayne Hubbard and Heather
Haldren; four great-grandchildren, Andrew Haldren, Rachel Haldren, Blake Haldren
and Chelsie Hubbard; a nephew, Paul W. and wife Lora Blankenship of Salem; a niece, Kay Hodgson of Roanoke;
first cousin, Genevieve Hall Higgs of Salem; two great-nieces; two
great-nephews; one great-great-niece, and a very special pet, Kay-Kay.
Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Monday, December 30, 1996,
from the Lotz Vinton Chapel. The Rev. Johnny L. Wilson will officiate. Burial
will follow in Mountain View Cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
1997, Vinton, Roanoke Co., VA, Obituary
The Roanoke Times, (VA) - February 19, 1997
Laprad, Travis Aaron, infant son of Gary Lee and Carol B. Laprad,
passed away Monday, February 17, 1997.
Also surviving are two brothers, Brett Hunter Laprad and Jason Adam
Laprad; grandparents, Mr. and Mrs.
Charlie Laprad, and Mrs. Stella
R. Blankenship; aunts, uncles
and cousins.
Graveside services will be conducted at 12 noon Friday, February
21, 1997, in Evergreen Burial Park, with the Rev. Charles Hoffler officiating.
Arrangements are being handled by Lotz Funeral Home, Vinton.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+1997, Vinton, Roanoke Co., VA, Obituary
The Roanoke Times, (VA) - April 4, 1997
Beecher K. Millard, Sr., 78, of Vinton, passed away Thursday, April
3, 1997. He served in the CC Camp for three years and was a Nava l veteran
having served on the USS Dixie. He retired from Orkin Exterminators in 1979
with 30 years service. He then owned and operated B&M Exterminators for 17
years.
He was preceded in death by his wives, Marie L. Millard and Mary Blankenship Millard.
Surviving are his children, Shirley Parker and husband Farrell of
Lake Lure, N. C., Beecher Millard, Jr. and wife Pat, Roanoke, John R. Millard
and Lorrie, Lincolnton, N. C., Janet M. Graybill, Troutville; stepchildren, Joe and Diane Blankenship,
Roanoke, Cheryl and Bobby Palmer, Sandy Heck, all of Bent Mountain; 16 grandchildren; nine
great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; two brothers, Harold and Jim
Millard, Bristol, Va.
Funeral services will be conducted from Oakey's Vinton Chapel, 10
a.m. Saturday, April 5, 1997, with the Rev. Charles R. Doyle officiating.
Burial will be in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens.
[SSDI, 31Dec1918 - 03Apr1997]
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+1998, Vinton, Roanoke Co., VA, Obituary
The Roanoke Times, (VA) - May 28, 1998
Nettie Elizabeth Fisher Blankenship, 87, of Vinton, passed away Tuesday, May 26, 1998, in a
local hospital.
She was retired from Roanoke Memorial Hospital and was predeceased
by her husband, Clarence W. Blankenship; and a
son, Lloyd Clarence Blankenship.
Surviving are one son and daughter-in-law, Earl L. and Patricia Blankenship, Roanoke; two daughters and sons-in-law, Kathryn and J. P. Peters, Roanoke, Barbara and James
Firebaugh, Vinton; 14 grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren; one brother,
Archie Fisher, Roanoke; one sister, Elva Jett, Lynchburg.
Funeral services will be conducted 10 a.m. Friday, May 29, 1998
from the Lotz Vinton Chapel. Rev. Carter Sloan will officiate. Burial to follow
in Mountain View Cemetery.
[SSDI, 06Jun1910 - 26May1998]
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
1998, Vinton, Roanoke Co., VA, Obituary
The Roanoke Times, (VA) - November 2, 1998
Weeks, Bertha Leslie, 82, of Roanoke County, went to be with her
Lord, Saturday, October 31, 1998. She was predeceased by her husbands, Earl S.
Leslie and Carl H. Weeks. She was a former employee of American Viscose and a
retired owner and operator of Leslie Beauty Shop.
Surviving are a daughter, Barbara Leslie Craighead of Roanoke;
grandson, Gregory A. Craighead, Roanoke; sister,
Frances Blankenship of Roanoke; also a number of nieces,
nephews and special friends.
Funeral services will be at Oakey's Vinton Chapel, 2:30 p.m.
Tuesday, November 3, 1998, with the Rev. Anthony C. Busic officiating.
Interment will be in the Mt.Pleasant Cemetery.
[SSDI, Bertha V. Weeks - 07Nov1915 - 31Oct1998]
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+1998, Vinton, Roanoke Co., VA, Obituary
The Roanoke Times, (VA) - November 22, 1998
James Henry Firebaugh, 60, of Vinton, died Saturday, November 21,
1998.
Survivors include his wife Barbara Ann Blankenship Firebaugh; one daughter and son-in-law, Tammy Lynn Firebaugh
McClanahan and husband Gary D. McClanahan of Roanoke; two stepsons and wives,
Howard Rader Jr. and wife Rhonda, Newton ("Danny") Rader and wife
Karen, all of Roanoke; three grandchildren, Craig Gary Lynn McClanahan, Kira Ann
Rader, and Megan Shea Rader; one brother, Clyde B. Firebaugh of Roanoke.
Funeral services will be conducted 10 a.m. Tuesday, November 24,
1998 from the graveside, Mountain View Cemetery, Vinton.
[SSDI, 12Oct1938 - 15Nov1998(differs)]
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Roanoke Co., VA,
Campbell
Cemetery
http://files.usgwarchives.net/va/roanoke/cemeteries/
Blankenship, Lawrence Lennie05
May 1934 - 01 Jun 1997
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Roanoke Co., VA,
Mt
Pleasant Cemetery
http://files.usgwarchives.net/va/roanoke/cemeteries/
Blankenship Gary Lee Mar 10, 1933 - Jul 23, 1997, US Army
Vietnam
Blankenship, Gary Lee 10 Mar 1933 - 23 Jul 1997 USAF Vietnam
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Roanoke Co., VA, SSDI, http://ssdi.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi
Blankenship,
Nettie E. 87, 06Jun1910 - 26May1998, Vinton, Roanoke, VA, VA-224-24-3555
Blankenship, Ola
C. 88, 24Oct1910 - 08Jun1999, Vinton, Roanoke, VA, VA-226-32-5216
Rockingham
1996, Elkton,
Rockingham Co., VA, Funeral
The Virginian-Pilot, (Norfolk, VA) - December 3, 1996
Ira Neal Blankenship,
40, died Nov. 28, 1996.
A funeral was held Monday in Sun Set Memorial Cemetery, Beckley, WV.
Kyger Funeral Home was in charge.
[SSDI, 25Sep1956 - 28Nov1996]
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Russell
Russell Co., VA, SSDI, http://ssdi.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi
Blankenship, Ben
H. 69, 25Mar1929 - 29Jan1999, Honaker,
Russell, VA, VA-229-32-7439
Blankenship,
Hattie A. 82, 02Mar1914 - 25Feb1997, Honaker, Russell, VA, VA-230-94-3176
Blankenship,
Carrie E. 88, 14Oct1911 - 31Oct1999, Lebanon, Russell, VA, WV-234-32-6787
Blankenship, Jerry
D. 48, 27Jul1949 - 28Dec1997, Lebanon,
Russell, VA, VA-223-72-6299
Blankenship, Lula
M. 92, 09Mar1907 - 13Oct1999, Lebanon,
Russell, VA, VA-224-92-4214
Salem City
1995, Salem City, VA, Obituary
The Roanoke Times, (VA) - February 9, 1995
Slusher, Lewis Elmer, 68, of Salem, passed away Monday, February 6,
1995, at Lewis-Gale Hospital.
He was retired from the Salem Post Office. He was retired from the
United States Navy as a Chief Petty Officer and served on the following ships:
SS J. W. Cannon, SS J. R. Randall, SS R. M. Lafollette, USS Oxford, USS
Princeton, USS Palau, USS Gilbert Island, USS Valley Forge, and the USS Ranger.
He was past president and treasurer of the Fleet Reserve Association.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Nell W. Slusher; and his
parents, William H. and Louise Slusher.
Survivors include his wife, Esther B. Slusher, Salem; two
daughters, Marie S. McNeill, Mary Lou Moore, both of Salem; one son, Lewis
Slusher Jr., Richmond; one stepson, Gary L. Blankenship , Roanoke; four brothers, William H.
Slusher Jr., Charles (Bud) Slusher, both of Floyd, Leo Slusher, Franklin,
W.Va., Thomas Slusher, Richmond; three sisters, Lelia Coates, Danville, Betty
Nester, Hazel Rutrough, both of Floyd; five grandchildren; five stepgrandchildren;
one stepgreat-grandson.
Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Thursday at the Maberry Funeral
Home Chapel, Floyd, with the Rev. Robert Ward officiating. Burial will follow
in the Willis Cemetery, with military rites by the Patrick County Veterans
Memorial Honor Guard.
[SSDI, 15Apr1926 - 06Feb1995]
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
1995, Salem City, VA, Obituary
The Roanoke Times, (VA) - April 4, 1995
Shaffer, Pauline Sparks, 76, of Salem, died Sunday, April 2, 1995.
She was a member of Fellowship Baptist Church. She retired from Singer
Furniture Company.
Mrs. Shaffer was the widow of Joseph Frank Shaffer and is survived
by a son and daughter-in-law, Linwood L. (Pete) Sr. and Judy Shaffer, Roanoke;
a sister, Irene Adcock, Roanoke; a niece,
Francis Blankenship; a nephew, George Ashwell, both of
Roanoke; three grandchildren, Linny Shaffer, Eric Shaffer, Rehnee Shaffer, all
of Salem; two stepgrandchildren, Chad Lovell and Tammie Strickland, both of
Roanoke; two great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be conducted at Lotz Roanoke Chapel at noon
Wednesday, April 5, 1995, with the Rev. Carter L. Sloan, the Rev. Claude M.
Dykes and the Rev. Gene D. Arnold officiating. Interment in Sherwood Memorial
Park.
[SSDI, 11Jul1918 - 02Apr1995]
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+1995, Salem City, VA, Obituary
The Roanoke Times, (VA) - October 28, 1995
Conner, Loys Rayburn, 78, of Salem, died Thursday, October 26,
1995.
He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Mary B. Conner, Salem; two
daughters, Mrs. Linda Gail Duncan, Radford, Ms. Geneva DiDanato, Salem; two
sons, Robert Van Dowdy, Christiansburg, Leonard James Dowdy, Pulaski; three sisters, Madalene Cousin, Floristene Blankenship, Evadene Dockery, all of Salem; one
sister-in-law, Mrs. Marie Conner, Salem; eight grandchildren; five
great-grandchildren.
Graveside service at 11 a.m. Saturday, October 28, 1995, at Blue
Ridge Memorial Gardens.
[SSDI, 09Mar1917 - 26Oct1995]
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+1996, Salem City, VA, Obituary
The Roanoke Times, (VA) - May 11, 1996
Wooten, Elwanda
Lucille, 73, of Salem, passed
away Thursday, May 9, 1996, in a Roanoke hospital. She was born March 1, 1923.
She was preceded in death by three brothers and two sisters.
She is survived by her husband, Harry R. Wooten; three daughters
and sons-in-law, Beverly Kaye and Wayne Lees, Shirley and Grant Morley, Diane
Marie and Delmas Smith; two brothers and
sisters-in-law, Bert and Willis Blankenship,
Lacy and Daisy Blankenship; one granddaughter; three grandsons; one
great-granddaughter; one great-grandson; two brothers-in-law, Pat Wolfe and
Mason Meadows; two sisters-in-law, Ann and Fanny Blankenship; numerous nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held Monday, May 13, at 10 a.m. at the
Lotz Salem Chapel with the Rev. Ed Woodard officiating. Interment will be in
Chestnut Grove Baptist Church Cemetery at Appomattox at 1:30 p.m.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+1996, Salem City, VA, Obituary
The Roanoke Times, (VA) - September 14, 1996
Craft, Patty Yvonne, 43, of Salem, passed away Friday, September
13, 1996. She was a member of Cornerstone Church.
She is survived by her mother and father, Marchall and Colleen
Dooley; sisters, Donna Hudson, Trudy Blankenship; brother, Anthony Dooley; also her loving
husband, William G. Craft; daughters, Angelique Gibson, Milissa Hatfield;
grandchildren, Robbie Jr. and Christopher Gibson, Zachery and Jacob Hatfield.
A memorial service is tentatively scheduled for Monday at
Cornerstone Church. Arrangements by John M. Oakey & Son Funeral Home,
Salem.
(no matches on SSDI)
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+1996, Salem City, VA, Obituary
The Roanoke Times, (VA) - October 29, 1996
Fountaine, Helen E., 75, of Richfield Nursing Center, Salem,
formerly of Waynesboro, passed away Monday, October 28, 1996. She was the widow
of Richard Fountaine.
Survivors include Ricky Fountaine and wife, Barbara; two
grandchildren, Robin Cork and husband, John Cork, Jeff A. Fountaine; and one
great-grandchild all of Lewisville, Texas; brothers and sisters-in-law, Benton
and Margaret Clear, Vinton, Robert and Jane Clear, Vinton, Paul Clear, Baltimore,
Md., Donald and Eldean Clear, Pittsburgh, Penn.; sisters, Valerie Reynolds, Vinton, Betty Blankenship, Pomona, Calif., Frances and husband, Dr. L. A. Rossillo,
Charleston, S.C.
Funeral services will be at Oakey's Vinton Chapel 7:30 p.m.
Tuesday, October 29, 1996 with Dr. George Wesley Jones officiating. Graveside
service will be at the River View Cemetery, Waynesboro, Va. 1 p.m. Wednesday,
October 30, 1996.
[SSDI, 25Sep1921 - 28Oct1996]
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+1996, Salem City, VA, Obituary
The Roanoke Times, (VA) - December 1, 1996
Conner, Theodra Blankenship, 82, of Salem, formerly of Copper Hill, died Saturday, November
30, 1996 in a Roanoke hospital.
Surviving are five daughters
and sons-in-law, Betty and Bill Graham, Shirley and Paul Graham, Reba and
Arthur Spangler, Lillian and Ralph Goode, all of Roanoke, Dianne and David
Brown, Salem; 11 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; a brother, Garland
Blankenship of Martinsville;
two sisters, Fannie Conner, Rocky Mount, R. Lee Houchins, Roanoke.
Funeral services 11 a.m. Monday at Wood Funeral Home, Floyd, with
the Rev. Carter Sloan officiating. Burial in the Restvale Cemetery.
(no match on SSDI)
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+1997, Salem City, VA, Obituary
The Roanoke Times, (VA) - May 19, 1997
Blankenship, James L., 84, of Salem, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, May 17, 1997.
He was retired from Valley Metro after 46 years of service. He then served as
Security with Gill Memorial Hospital for ten years.
He is survived by his wife, Rachel J. Blankenship; sons and daughter-in-law, James L., Jr. and Mary Blankenship, Gary R. Blankenship, and Larry G. Blankenship;
one sister, Icie Duncan; two half sisters, Mrs. Nannie Simmons and Louise Gray;
four granddaughters; one grandson, and two great-granddaughters.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, May 20, 1997, in
the John M. Oakey & Son Funeral Home Chapel, Salem, with the Rev. Joe
Greene officiating. Interment will follow in Cedar Lawn Cemetery.
[SSDI, 10May1913 - 17May1997]
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
1997, Salem City, VA, Obituary
The Roanoke Times, (VA) - October 21, 1997
Craft, George Lee, 58, of Salem, passed away Sunday, October 19,
1997.
A native of Roanoke, he was an area resident for many years. Mr.
Craft was a Territory Manager for the Burns Chemical Company for several years.
He was the founder of Ameri-Kon Karate in Salem, and taught karate at Roanoke
College for many years.
He is survived by his son and daughter-in-law, David G. and Shelby
Craft, Roanoke; his daughter and son-in-law, Sherry and Jan Stocki, Salem;
brothers, Robert Craft, Roanoke, William G. Craft, Christiansburg; sister,
Margaret E. Craft, Roanoke; also survived by grandchildren, Jason Lynn Cuddy, Priscilla Yvonne Blankenship, David Chance Craft, Whitney Nicole Craft, Nicholas Scott
Stocki.
Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday, October 22, 1997 at 2
p.m. from the chapel of John M. Oakey & Son, Salem, with the Rev. James
Herron officiating. Interment to follow in Sherwood Memorial Park.
[SSDI, 29Nov1938 - 19Oct1997]
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
1998, Salem City, VA, Obituary
The Roanoke Times, (VA) - January 5, 1998
Clark, Elbert J., 73, of Salem, died Saturday, January 3, 1998, in Roanoke Memorial Hospital. Born in
Botetourt County, he was preceded in death by his wife, Mrs. Victoria Huffman
Clark, and a grandson, Joshua Clark.
He is survived by five sons and three daughters-in-law, Barry and
Nancy Huffman of Christiansburg, Don and Janell Huffman of Roanoke, Phillip
(''Danny"") and Donna Clark of Roanoke, Steven Clark of Roanoke and
Thomas Clark of Roanoke; three daughters and one son-in-law, Joyce and Thaddeus Blankenship
of Princeton, W.Va., Brenda Butcher of Roanoke and Vickie Dodd of Vinton; 20
grandchildren, and 19 great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Tuesday, January 6, at the
John M. Oakey and Son Funeral Home Chapel in Salem, with the Rev. Gary L.
Butcher officiating. Interment will follow in Butts Cemetery in Salem.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+1998, Salem City, VA, Obituary
The Roanoke Times, (VA) - September 30, 1998
Blankenship, Dorothy Ulrey, 71, of Salem, died Saturday, September 26, 1998 in a Salem
hospital.
She is survived by her husband of 55 years, Crockett J. Blankenship of Salem; two sons and daughter-in-law, Melvin Wayne Blankenship and his fiancee, Mary Dixon, Donald J. and Nancy
Blankenship , all of Salem; three daughters and sons-in-law, Phyllis B. and
Ralph Reese of Salem, Dorothy B. and Charles William Dickerson of
Christiansburg, Patricia B. and Joe Worrell of Roanoke; two
brothers, Donald Eugene Ulrey of Richmond, Ohio, Howard Ulrey of Salem; one
sister, Melvina Hawkins of Prudenville, Mich.; four special friends, Cindy
Hayden of South Hill, Brenda
Blankenship of Paint Bank,
Peggy Cox of Roanoke; 15 grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren.
Graveside services will be held Wednesday, September 30 at 2 p.m.
at Sherwood Memorial Park.
[SSDI, 05Mar1927 - 26Sep1998]
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+1998, Salem City, VA, Obituary
The Roanoke Times, (VA) - November 30, 1998
Lockhart, Ethel Blankenship, 97, of Salem, died Saturday, November 28, 1998.
She was a native of Welch, W.Va. and was a long-time member of
First Baptist Church in Welch and of Fort Lewis Baptist Church, Salem. She was
also a member of the Order of the Eastern Star.
She was predeceased by her husband, W. R. Lockhart; and a daughter,
Violet Huber.
Surviving family includes a brother,
Richard Blankenship; sisters,
Connie Matthew and Ida Shaw; a
great-granddaughter, Teresa Graham; and three great-great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Tuesday, December 1, 1998 at
the John M. Oakey & Son Funeral Home Chapel, Salem with the Rev. Leonard
Southern officiating. Interment will follow at 2 p.m. at Roselawn Memorial
Gardens in Princeton.
[SSDI, 29Apr1901 - 28Nov1998]
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+1999, Salem City, VA, Obituary
The Roanoke Times, (VA) - February 28, 1999
Blankenship, Kemper J., ("Keney"), 82, of Salem, went to be with the Lord
Thursday, February 25, 1999 at 6 p.m. at Lewis
Gale Hospital after a long service connected illness.
Kemper was a dedicated and decorated soldier for the army and a
true soldier for the Lord also. "He said he was an army man and always
belong to Uncle Sam", too bad they let him down at the very end. He loved
his family and his country and never forgot them. He was a member of the
Riverview Baptist Church and a life member of the DAV. He was the husband of Mrs. Carolyn (Carlene) Hunter Blankenship . He was the last saviour of the Andrew Jackson
Blankenship Family.
He is survived by several nieces, Mrs. Anthony Di Geronimo, Mrs.
Louise Wiley, Mrs. Nancy Frazier, Patty Martin, Mildred Caldwell, Geneviene
Steger, Loretta Turner, Eula Hale, Brenda Cyrus, Helen Greenleaf, Sylvia Lilly,
Carol Bouldin, Evelyn
Blankenship, Madaline Guatier;
several nephews, J. P. Reed, Billy
Blankenship, Paul Blankenship, Billy Frazier, Jerry Frazier.
Funeral services will be conducted on Sunday, February 28 at 2 p.m.
at the John M. Oakey & Son Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Shahn Wilburn
officiating. Interment will follow Monday, March 1 at Culpepper National
Cemetery at 12 p.m.
[SSDI, 18Jun1916 - 25Feb1999]
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+1999, Salem City, VA, Obituary
The Roanoke Times, (VA) - May 10, 1999
Blankenship, Henry Burton, ("Burt"), 67, of Salem, passed away Sunday, May 9,
1999.
He is survived by his wife, Willis Blankenship
; three sons, B. Allen
Blankenship of Salem, David Blankenship of Salem, and Darrell Blankenship of Ashland, Ky.; one daughter, Alice Blankenship of Salem; two step daughters, Kathy and
Jim Ritchey of White Sulphur Springs, W.Va., and Jan Bordett of Holly Hill,
Fla.; one brother and sister-in-law, Lacy and Daisy Blankenship of Covington. Also surviving are eight grandchildren; five
great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.
Graveside services will be conducted Tuesday at 1 p.m. in Cedar
Lawn Memorial Park with Rev. Walter Lockett Jr. officiating.
[SSDI, 28Apr1932 - 09May1999]
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
1999, Salem City, VA, Obituary
The Roanoke Times, (VA) - July 9, 1999
Grubbs, Maxine Brugh, 71, of Salem, passed away Tuesday, July 6,
1999, in a local hospital.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Carl. R. Grubbs, and her
parents, Hugh R. and Gertrude Brugh.
She is survived by two daughters
and sons-in-law, Vickie G. and David Trumbower, of Roanoke, Lana G. and Rickey
Blankenship, of Moneta; one
brother, James Brugh, of North Carolina; two sisters, Frances Musgrove, of
Columbus, Ohio, Charlene Broyles, of Roanoke; three grandchildren, David
Trumbower Jr., Alison Trumbower, and Adam Trumbower; and a step-grandson, Jacob
Blankenship .
A private cryptside service will be held with the Rev. Rick Mallory
officiating.
[SSDI, 10Oct1927 - 06Jul1999]
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
1999, Salem City, VA, Obituary
The Roanoke Times, (VA) - August 8, 1999
Moore, Margaret Honaker Miller, 75, of Salem, passed away Thursday,
August 5, 1999. She was an active member of Emmanuel Lutheran Church, and was
active in several garden clubs.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Hubert D. Moore; her
father, William D. Miller; her mother, Lena Honaker Miller; a brother, William
D. Miller Jr.
She is survived by a daughter, Brenda (B. J.) Moore; a son and
daughter-in-law, H. Dewey Moore Jr. and Joyce B. Moore; grandson, Timothy W.
Nichols; great-grandson, Christopher Shane Nichols; sisters, Betty M. Blankenship, Jean
M. Weyd, Mary M. Sizemore; brother, James R. Miller; sisters-in-law, Elizabeth
Beumer, Mildred Moore, Hester Whitehurst; several nieces and nephews.
A graveside service will be held 11 a.m. Monday, August 9, 1999, at
Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens with Rev. George K. Bowers officiating.
[SSDI, 21Sep1923 - 05Aug1999]
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
1999, Salem City, VA, Obituary
The Roanoke Times, (VA) - August 22, 1999
Wells, Warren Alvin, 65, of Salem, passed away Friday, August 20,
1999. He was retired from GE after 35 years of service.
He was preceded in death by his father, Percy Wells, mother Geneva
Wells, brothers, Chuck Wilkerson and Raymond Wilkerson.
He is survived by his wife of 43 years, Ann Wells; daughter and son-in-law, Terri and Ed Blankenship ; son and daughter-in-law, Greg and Shannon Wells; very
special grandson, Spencer Blankenship ; sisters and brothers-in-law, Katie and
Max Mitchell, Beverly and Richard Switzer, Darlene and Price Bryant; brother
and sister-in-law, Freddie and Lena Wells; many friends and relatives.
The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday, August 22,
1999 at Valley Funeral Service 1609 Peters Creek Rd., 562-1182. Graveside
services will be held on Monday, August 23, 1999 at 3 p.m. at Cedar Lawn Burial
Park. A memorial service will be held at 4 p.m. in the Chapel of Valley Funeral
Service, with Rev. Tom Cribb officiating.
[SSDI, 17Dec1933 - 20Aug1999]
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+1999, Salem City, VA, Obituary
The Roanoke Times, (VA) - October 25, 1999
Wirt, Leona H., 85, of Salem, passed away Saturday, October 23,
1999. She was a long time member of Bethel Baptist Church.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Alfred and Judy Blankenship
Bishop, her husbands, Charlie Holcomb and Eugene Wirt, three brothers, Lacy,
Howard, and Willie Bishop.
She is survived by a brother, Carl Bishop; sisters and
brothers-in-law, Hershel and Brookie Morgan, Hudson and Fannie Cline, Ray and
Mila Bale, Paul and Ellen McCoy, Lucy Lockhart.
Graveside services will be conducted on Tuesday, October 26, 1999,
at 2 p.m. at Church Hill Cemetery, Salem, with the Rev. Ervin Sloan
officiating.
[SSDI, 26Mar1914 - 23Oct1999]
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+1999, Salem City, VA, Obituary
The Roanoke Times, (VA) - November 21, 1999
Mercer, Lola Victoria Pugh, 89, of Salem, passed away Thursday,
November 18, 1999.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Albert L. and Bessie
Pugh; a son, Kenneth L. Mercer; two sisters; a grandson, Scott Gusse.
Surviving are a daughter and son-in-law, Norma J. and Frank F.
Thompson; two sisters, Delores Oma
DiBona and Iva Lenora Blankenship; five grandchildren, seven
great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren, several nieces and
nephews.
Funeral services will be held on Monday, November 22, 12 noon at
the Lotz Salem Chapel with the Rev. Gary Rhinesmith officiating. Interment will
be in Sherwood Memorial Park.
[SSDI, 14Dec1909 - 18Nov1999]
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Salem City, VA, SSDI, http://ssdi.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi
Blankenship,
Dorothy U. 71, 05Mar1927 - 26Sep1998, Salem City, VA, VA-224-46-6148
Blankenship, Henry
B. 67, 28Apr1932 - 09May1999, Salem
City, VA, VA-224-36-6593
Blankenship, James
L. 84, 10May1913 - 17May1997, Salem
City, VA, VA-230-09-8403
Blankenship,
Kemper 82, 18Jun1916 - 25Feb1999, Salem City, VA, VA-227-12-2711
Suffolk City
+1995, Suffolk City, VA, Obituary
The Virginian-Pilot, (Norfolk, VA) - October 22, 1995
Robert D. Carter Sr., 82, of 218 Holladay St., died Oct. 20, 1995.
A native of Holmes County, Fla., he was the son of the late Lewis T. and Lula Mae Blankenship Carter.
Mr. Carter was the retired maintenance foreman for Hugh L. Holland
Real Estate and a member of Bethlehem Christian Church.
Survivors include his wife, Maybelle Ellis Carter; two daughters,
Shirley Carter Eley, Mabel Carter Kiesow, both of Suffolk; two sons, Kenneth A.
Carter of Pensacola, Fla., Robert Daniel Carter Jr., of Franklin; one sister,
Cleta Bradshaw of Suffolk; eight grandchildren; and ten great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be conducted at 2:30 p.m. Monday in the R.W.
Baker and Co. Funeral Home by Dr. Merle Correll and the Rev. Cecil Smith with
burial in Cedar Hill Cemetery.
[SSDI, 10Feb1913 - 20Oct1995]
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+1999, Suffolk City, VA
Obituary
The Virginian-Pilot, (Norfolk, VA) - April 6, 1999
Cleta Carter ''Jackie'' Bradshaw, 84, died April 5, 1999. A native
of Holmes County, Fla., she was the daughter of the late Lewis Thomas and Lula Blankenship Carter and widow of Herbert Adolphus
Bradshaw Jr.
Mrs. Bradshaw was a member of Oxford United Methodist Church, the
United Methodist Women and Gates Couples Club.
Survivors include her daughters and son-in-law, Audrey P. Smith and
Elaine P. and James T. Salmon, all of Suffolk; five grandchildren; and eight
great-grandchildren.
A funeral will be conducted at 11 am, Wednesday, in Oxford United
Methodist Church by the Rev. George H. Close Jr. Burial will be in Cedar Hill
Cemetery.
(no match on SSDI)
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Smyth
+1999, Chilhowie, Smyth Co., VA, Obituary
Bristol Herald Courier, (Bristol, VA) October 16 - 20
Edith Hurley Justice, 79, died Thursday, Oct. 14, 1999, in Valley
Health Care Center in Chilhowie from injuries sustained in an automobile
accident. She was born in Phelps, Ky., a daughter of the late McClellan and
Emily Rice Hurley. She was a retired elementary school teacher from Pike County,
Ky., and Brevard County, Fla. She was a member of Beaverview Baptist Church.
Surviving are her husband, Earl Lawson Justice; a daughter, Barbara
J. Linthicum of Titusville, Fla.; a sister,
Ivy Blankenship of Pike County, Ky., five grandchildren,
Ron Justice and Mark Linthicum, both of Bristol Virginia, Rodney Justice of
Dublin, Ohio, Jessica Linthicum and Amber Linthicum, both of Titusville; and
seven great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be conducted Sunday at 2 p.m. in Blevins
Funeral Home Chapel. The Rev. Roy Yelton will officiate. Burial will be in
Forest Hills Memory Gardens.
Mrs. Justice was preceded in death by a son, Earl Lee Justice.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
1996, Marion, Smyth Co., VA, Obituary
The Roanoke Times, (VA) - October 10, 1996
Simons, Phyllis Boyles, 60, of Marion, died Tuesday, October 8,
1996, in the Smyth County Community Hospital.
Phyllis Boyles Simons served in the Armed Forces of America in
1954. She was a lifetime member of the Disabled American Veterans, having
served as the organizations treasurer and adjutant. She also served as the
Disabled American Veterans chairman of the women's issue committee at the state
level. She also served on the Disabled American Veterans regional finance
committee and was a former member of the Disabled American Veterans regional
nominating committee. She was as lifetime member of the V.F.W. Post #4667, and
a member of the American Legion Post #18. She was a member of the Church of God
on Matson Drive in Marion.
Survivors are four daughters
and sons-in-law, Cissy and Larry Lyon, Sugar Grove, Dee and Bill Blankenship, Lynchburg, Debbie and Craig Barbrow,
Wytheville, Gina and Chris Ogle, Knoxville, Tenn.; two sons, Ernie Simons,
Marion, Bart Simons, Marion; one sister, Mrs. Luther (Wanda) West, Marion; two
brothers, Quinton Boyles, Abingdon, Thomas (Mike) Boyles, Atkins; 13 grandchildren, Mandi (Greer) Vanhoozer,
Marion, Melissa Blankenship,
Machelle Proffit, and Charlie Proffit, all of Lynchburg, Lindsey Murphy and
Catherine Barbrow, both of Wytheville, Jennifer Ogle, Jill Ogle, Jamie Ogle,
Julie Ogle, Andrew Ogle, all of Knoxville, Tenn., Ernie Simons and Jodie
Simons, both of Rural Retreat; two special nieces, Melissa Pennington and Tanja
Thompson, both of Marion. Two other nieces and two nephews also survive.
Funeral services for Ms. Phyl lis Boyles Simons will be conducted
Friday at 2 p.m. from the Barnett's Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. John E.
King officiating. Interment will follow in the Rosewood Memorial Gardens with
the Francis Marion V.F.W. Post #4667 conducting full military honors and
serving as pallbearers.
[SSDI, 27Oct1935 - 08Oct1996]
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
1997, Marion, Smyth Co.,
VA, Obituary
http://www.obitcentral.com/obitsearch/obits/va/va-smyth1.htm
Shawn Hall, age 33, died Wednesday, Nov. 19, 1997 from injuries
received in an automobile accident. He is survived by his wife, Lynn
Heath Hall of Marion; two sons, Aaron Christopher Hall and Jonathon Paige Hall,
both of Marion; his parents, Grant and Olivene Hall of Marion; his grandmother,
Clara Woods Hall of Marion; two sisters and brother-in-law, Cindy and Andy Cox,
and Mandy Hall, all of Marion; two brothers and sisters-in-law, David and Sandy
Hall of Kodak, Tenn., Grant Jr. and Pam Hall of Marion; his mother- and
father-in-law, Bill and Linda Heath of Marion; two sisters-in-law, Tammy Blankenship of Narrows, and Crystal Heath of
Oceanside, Calif.; one brother-in-law, James Heath of Marion; five nieces:
Jessica Hall, Crystal Hall, Olivia Bailey, McKayla Heath and Bryanna Heath; seven
nephews: Jacob Hall, Justin Hall, Ryan Cox, Jordan Bailey, Christian Wilkins, Jackson Blankenship and McKensie Heath.
Funeral services were held Friday, Nov. 21, at 2 p.m. at
Seaver-Brown Chapel with the Rev. Charlie Harkleroad officiating. Burial followed
in Rose Lawn Cemetery.
From:
Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
1999, Marion, Smyth Co.,
VA, Obituary
http://www.genealogybuff.com/va/smyth/webbbs_config.pl/noframes/read/49
Jessie Rosalie Smith, age 80, died Friday, Dec. 24, 1999 in Los
Angeles, Calif. Mrs. Smith had grown up in Ashe County, N.C. She was a
registered nurse in the Long Beach, Calif., area where she had also managed
apartments. She was preceded in death by a brother, Earl Greer of Danville, and
her father and mother, Mr. and Mrs. Hilton Greer Sr.
Survivors include her husband, John Smith of Long Beach, Calif.;
one daughter and son-in-law, Jean and Paul Crouse of Marion; one granddaughter
and her husband, Robin and Roger Porter of Galax; one grandson, Richard Crouse
of Marion; three brothers, Hilton Greer of Marion, Harold Greer of Glade
Spring, Clarence Greer of West Jefferson, N.C.; one sister, Bessie Williams of
Bassett; a host of nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held today, Dec. 31, at 2 p.m. at
Barnett’s Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Marion Boggs, the Rev. Garland Day,
and Dr. Carlton Blankenship officiating. Burial will follow in Rose
Lawn Cemetery.
From:
Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Smyth Co., VA, SSDI, http://ssdi.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi
Blankenship,
Carlis 66, 23Jan1932 - 13Dec1998, Marion, Smyth, VA, VA-230-32-3443
Spotsylvania
Spotsylvania Co., VA, SSDI, http://ssdi.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi
Blankenship,
Beulah D. 80, 14Jul1917 - 04Aug1997, Fredericksburg, Spotsylvania, VA, WV-233-18-0432
Blankenship,
Herman F. 59, 07Dec1937 - 22Mar1997, Spotsylvania, Spotsylvania, VA, WV-236-62-0975
Stafford
+1997, Stafford, Stafford Co., VA, Obituary
The Roanoke Times, (VA) - November 22, 1997
Meade, Hilda Blankenship, 81, of Stafford, and formerly of Roanoke, passed away Thursday,
November 20, 1997. She was the widow of Roger Meade. Mrs. Meade was a retired
employee with the United States Government, having over 30 years of service.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Howard
Mount Blankenship, previously
of Bland, Va. and Lavie Lucas Blankenship,
of Giles Co.; one brother, Innes Blankenship; three sisters, Virginia Williams, Kathleen
Bryant and Ernestine Dowdy.
She is survived by a sister,
Helen Walter; nephew, Richard Bryant; and niece
Donna Woodson all of Roanoke.
Funeral services will be held at Oakey's South Chapel 11 a.m.,
Monday with the Rev. C. Lawrence Dodson officiating. Interment will follow in
Evergreen Burial Park.
[SSDI, Hilda K. Meade - 19Jan1916 - 20Nov1997]
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Tazewell
+1997, Bluefield, Tazewell Co., VA, Funeral
The Roanoke Times, (VA) - September 24, 1997
Blankenship, Geneva Alene, of Bluefield, formerly of Bastian, died Monday, September 22,
1997.
Funeral 2 p.m. Thursday, Bastian Church of God. A. Vest & Sons
Funeral Home, White Gate.
[SSDI, 15Nov1926 - 22Sep1997]
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+1996, Cedar Bluff, Tazewell Co., VA, Funeral
http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=80793040
Pauline Blankenship Miller Whitaker, 69, of Cedar
Bluff, died Sept. 23 at the home of her daughter, Carolyn Lester, in Thomasville,
[Davidson Co.,] NC, following
along illness. Born at Raven, she was the daughter of Roxie Dye Blankenship of
Cedar Bluff and the late Noah Floyd Blankenship.
She was a member of the Cedar Bluff
Community Church.
In addition to her father, she was
preceded in death by her husband, Steve Frank Miller.
Additional survivors: sons, Steve Wayne
Miller of Estacada, OR, Bradley Ralph Miller of Raven; daughters, Carolyn
Dianne Lester of Thomasville, Brenda Marie Bullion of Paint Lick, Deborah Lee
Senters of High Point, NC, Vickie Sue Higgins of Ringgold, GA; brother, Ralph
N. Blankenship of Baptist Valley; sister, Doris Ann Alley of Cedar Bluff; 11
grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren.
The funeral was conducted Sept. 26 at 11
a.m. at the Singleton Funeral Chapel in Cedar Bluff with the Rev. Bill Shook
officiating. Burial followed in the Greenhills Memory Gardens at Claypool Hill.
+1999, Richlands, Tazewell Co., VA, Death
Bristol Herald Courier, (Bristol, VA) November 1 - 5
Carrie Blankenship,
88, died Sunday, Oct. 31, 1999, in a Lebanon nursing home. She was the widow of Barnes Blankenship.
Funeral arrangements will be announced by Hurst-Scott Funeral Home.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+1999, Tazewell, Tazewell Co., VA, Obituary
Bristol Herald Courier, (Bristol, VA) November 1 – 5,
C. Rex Blankenship,
81, of the Thompson Valley area, died Wednesday, Nov. 3, 1999, at his home. He
was born in Bartley, W.Va., a son of
the late D. H. and Mamie Elizabeth Cyphers Blankenship.
He was a member of Tazewell Wesleyan Methodist Church, where he
served on the Board of Trustees, as church treasurer, Sunday school
superintendent and a Sunday school teacher. He was on the board of directors
for the Southern West Virginia Camp Meeting. He was a 1936 graduate of Big Creek
High School and attended West Virginia University. He was employed for 46 years
with Island Creek Coal Co. in various capacities, including director of coal
preparation for the Virginia division. He retired in 1981. He was former owner
of Valley View Trailer Court in Baptist Valley, Va., and was a beef cattle
farmer.
Surviving are his wife
of 63 years, Marjorie Harris
Blankenship; two sons, Rex James Blankenship Sr. and John Wesley
Blankenship Sr., both of
Thompson Valley; a brother, Albert Lamar Blankenship of Tucson, Ariz.; five grandchildren; and
four great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be conducted Friday at 2 p.m. in Peery &
St. Clair Funeral Home Chapel in Tazewell. The Revs. Timothy Forrider, Mike Marshall and Bob Blankenship will officiate. Burial will be in
Grandview Memory Gardens in Bluefield, Va. Pallbearers
will be Jim Blankenship, John Blankenship, Benjamin Blankenship, W.C. Blankenship Jr., Allan Blankenship, Jack Blankenship,
Mike Bennett and Mike Angles. Honorary pallbearers will be Dr. Stephen DeGray,
Hubert J. Cypers, Kenneth B. Gillespie, Alvie Cochran, Todd Harris and Raymond Smith
Mr. Blankenship was
also preceded in death by a brother,
W. C. Blankenship Sr.
Among survivors are two daughters-in-law,
Lela Blankenship and Deloris Blankenship,
both of Thompson Valley; grandchildren,
Kimberly Angles and husband Mike, Jim Blankenship and
wife Vickie, John Blankenship and
wife Ruth, Elizabeth Bennett and husband Mike, and Benjamin Blankenship, all of Thompson Valley; and four
great-grandchildren, Michele Angles, Melanie Angles, Lauren Bennett and Kaitlyn
Bennett, all of Thompson Valley.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Tazewell Co., VA, SSDI, http://ssdi.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi
Blankenship,
Geneva A. 70, 15Nov1926 - 22Sep1997, Bluefield, Tazewell, VA, VA-230-32-2921
Blankenship, Jack
B. 58, 05Aug1937 - 13Sep1995, Bluefield,
Tazewell, VA, VA-225-48-1429
Blankenship, Mary
M. 84, 23Dec1913 - 26Jun1998, Bluefield,
Tazewell, VA, WV-233-92-4458
Blankenship, Wayne
M. 67, 03Dec1927 - 22Apr1995, Bluefield,
Tazewell, VA, WV-234-40-7706
Blankenship,
Nannie M. 73, 18Aug1924 - 25Oct1997, Cedar Bluff, Tazewell, VA, VA-231-02-1397
Blankenship,
Charles T. 74, 30May1923 - 08Jan1998, Doran, Tazewell, VA, VA-223-26-4750
Blankenship,
Bertha P. 94, 06Apr1905 - 09Dec1999, Richlands, Tazewell, VA, WV-234-40-6850
Blankenship, Sarah
A. 89, 09May1908 - 23Oct1997, Richlands,
Tazewell, VA, VA-229-94-5259
Blankenship, Claude
R. 81, 18Jul1918 - 03Nov1999, Tazewell,
Tazewell, VA, WV-236-07-7442
Blankenship,
Lottie 81, 09Mar1917 - 19Jun1998, Tazewell, Tazewell, VA, VA-229-42-8503
Blankenship,
Siller 90, 02Jul1908 - 04Aug1998, Tazewell, Tazewell, VA, WV-235-88-7231
Blankenship,
Walter C. 78, 16May1919 - 30Mar1998, Tazewell, Tazewell, VA, WV-234-20-6101
Blankenship,
Wheeler L. 81, 14Jan1915 - 07Aug1996, Tazewell, Tazewell, VA, VA-225-05-5291
Virginia Beach City
+1995, Virginia Beach City, VA, Obituary
The Virginian-Pilot, (Norfolk, VA) - May 25, 1995 [Thursday]
Bobby Glenn Blankenship, age 61, a resident of 5505 Carol Anne Terrace, Virginia Beach,
died in the Sentara Leigh Memorial Hospital [Norfolk, VA] Wednesday morning.
Funeral services will be held in the Paul Funeral Home Chapel in
Washington, N.C., Friday at 2 p.m. conducted by the Rev. Jack W. Page Jr.
Burial will be in Oakdale Cemetery. The family will receive friends at Paul
Funeral Home in Washington Thursday from 7 to 8:30 P.M. and at other times at
the home of his mother-in-law Mrs. J. Henry Hodges, Sr., Terrapin Rd., Rt. 4,
Washington, N.C.
Mr. Blankenship was
born in Commerce, Texas, February 18, 1934, the son of Mrs. Della Fox Blankenship and the late Leslie Blankenship. He was married to the former Iris Hodges
on May 26, 1973, who survives. He was a long distance truck driver and a driver
for Military Distributors. He was a U.S. Marine Corps veteran of the Korean War
and a member of the Baptist Church in Dallas, Texas.
Surviving with his wife of Virginia Beach, his mother of Garland,
Texas; a son, Bobby G. Blankenship Jr. of Dallas, Texas; a daughter, Debra White of Garland, Texas; brother Leslie Blankenship of Dallas, Texas; sister
Donna Wilson of Garland, Texas, and three
grandchildren.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+1996, Virginia Beach City, VA, Obituary
The Virginian-Pilot, (Norfolk, VA) - February 28, 1996
Leona S. Kelley, of
the 1200 block of Five Points Road, died Monday Feb. 26, 1996, at Virginia
Beach Health and Rehabilitation Center.
She was a native of Columbus, a retired sales person of Gilbert
Shoe Company, and a graduate of Ohio State Dental Assistant School. Mrs. Kelley
was the widow of Colonel Edgar D. Kelley, D.D.S. and was a member of Grandview
Trinity Methodist Church.
She is survived by her son, Ronald L. Swan of Virginia Beach; her
step-daughter Mrs. Eleanor Bowers of Laurelville, Ohio; her brother William P. Blankenship of Columbus; grandchildren Ronald Jr. and Stephen Swan of Virginia
Beach, Christopher Swan of Herndon, Va.; and four great-grandchildren.
Burial will be in Paraskala Cemetery. Funeral arrangements are
pending.
[SSDI, 23Jul1909 - 26Feb1996]
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+1997, Virginia Beach City, VA, Obituary
The Virginian-Pilot, (Norfolk, VA) - July 29, 1997
Simmons Lucas McLeod, 81, of 900 First Colonial Road died July 23,
1997, in a local nursing home. Mr. McLeod was a native of Lee County, S.C. He
was a member of Kings Grant Baptist Church in Virginia Beach and a member of
the Redwing Seniors Golf Association.
Survivors include his wife, Grace Blankenship McLeod of Virginia Beach; a son, Herman Guy McLeod of Virginia Beach; a
sister, Eleanor Alger of Augusta, Ga.; two brothers, Ben Roy McLeod Jr. of
Wilmington, N.C., James LeRoy McLeod of Durham, N.C.; five grandchildren and
three great-grandchildren.
A memorial service will be conducted at 11 a.m. Wednesday, July 30,
1997, at Kings Grant Baptist Church by the Rev. Jerry Holcomb.
[SSDI, 09May1916 - 23Jul1997]
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+1997, Virginia Beach City, VA, Obituary
The Virginian-Pilot, (Norfolk, VA) - October 8, 1997
Mary Waters Hodges, 104, a former resident of the 400 block of
Terrapin Road, died Monday evening, Oct. 6, 1997, in Sentara Leigh Hospital, Norfolk. Mrs. Hodges was born in
Beaufort County on Nov. 3, 1892. She was the daughter of the late Thomas I.
Waters and the late Alvaney Brown Waters.
Mrs. Hodges married James Henry Hodges on Feb. 28, 1915. He
preceded her in death April 22, 1959. Mrs. Hodges was a homemaker and a mother.
She was a member of Asbury United Methodist Church. Mrs. Hodges, for the past
11 years, had resided in Virginia Beach with her daughter, Mrs. Iris L. Blankenship.
In addition to her daughter, survivors include James Henry (Marjorie)
Hodges Jr. of Washington and Jesse T. (Nora) Hodges of Winterville; nine
grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; and a great-great-grandchild.
Mrs. Hodges was preceded in death by a daughter, Allie Gray
Alligood, Nov. 13, 1990; three grandsons, Steve Hodges, December 1968, Greg
Hodges, April 1972, and William Alligood, Aug. 16, 1994; two sons-in-law, Bobby Blankenship, May 24, 1995, and Ralph Alligood,
November 1995.
A funeral will be conducted at 2 p.m. Thursday at the chapel of
Paul Funeral Home by the Rev. Claire Clyburn. Burial will be in Oakdale
Cemetery. Mrs. Hodges' grandchildren will serve as pallbearers: John Alligood,
Randy Hodges, Ronald Hodges, Stewart Hodges, Michael Hodges, Larry Hodges,
Keith Hodges, Barbara Black and Lou Tyer.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Virginia Beach City, VA, SSDI, http://ssdi.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi
Blankenship, Bobby
G. 61, 18Feb1934 - 24May1995, Virginia
Beach City, VA, TX-462-42-2621
Blankenship,
Georgia C. 91, 22Feb1906 - 27Jan1998, Virginia Beach City, VA, NC-242-44-1040
Warren
Warren Co., VA, SSDI, http://ssdi.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi
Blankenship, Hazel
L. 73, 17Apr1926 - 06Oct1999, Front
Royal, Warren, VA, MD-212-26-4489
Blankenship,
Jewell A. 80, 15Nov1914 - 16Jan1995, Front Royal, Warren, VA, CA-572-16-7344
Washington
1999, Abingdon, Washington Co., VA, Obituary
Bristol Herald Courier, (Bristol, VA) October 11 - 15
James Lee Nunley, 30, died Saturday, Oct. 9, 1999, from injuries
sustained in an automobile accident. He was a lifelong resident of Washington
County, VA, and a son of Freddie and Katherine Doss Nunley of Abingdon. He was
employed by Summitt BSR Roofing, was of the Baptist faith and a U.S. Marine
Corps veteran.
Surviving, besides his parents, are his wife, Nickie Sinclair
Nunley; a daughter, Kuristian Nunley of the home; a son, Michael Harris of
Marion; three sisters, Virginia
Anderson of Abingdon, Tammy Begoli of Burlington, NC, and Angela Blankenship of Crestline, OH; and maternal
grandmother, Katherine Plummer of Abingdon.
Funeral services will be conducted Tuesday at 2 p.m. in Farris
Funeral Chapel. The Revs. Bill Denton and Claude Canter will officiate. Burial
will be in Greenwood Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Robert Davis, Tommy Winter,
Aaron Blevins, B. J. Sinclair, Jason Parks and Duffy Parks. Honorary pallbearers
will be Roger Parks, Kenny Doss, Matthew Marlow, Justin Anderson and Hank Sinclair
Mr. Nunley was preceded in death by a brother, Freddie Nunley Jr., grandfather,
Bill Nunley; grandmother, Alice Nunley; an aunt, Ruby Nunley; and an uncle,
Willie Gene Nunley.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+1997, Clinchburg, Washington Co., VA, Obituary
The Roanoke Times, (VA) - April 8, 1997
Blankenship, Ralph E., 74, of Clinchburg, died Sunday, April 6, 1997, at Wellmont Hospice
House in Bristol, Tenn. Mr. Blankenship was an Air Force veteran of World War II,
having served in the Philippines. He was a retired Postmaster and also a
retired employee of The U.S. Gypsum Company. Mr. Blankenship was a member of Mahanaim United Methodist Church.
He was preceded in death by one sister, Beulah B. Stephenson.
Surviving are his wife, Regina Grady Blankenship , Clinchburg; three daughters, Mrs.
Gale (Kay) Maiden, Mrs. Mike (Sheila) Heldreth, Ms.
Karen Blankenship , all of
Clinchburg; two brothers, Paul V. Blankenship
, Bradenton, Fla., Herbert W.
Blankenship , Clinchburg; two
granddaughters, Krista Maiden, Clinchburg, Jill Howard, Nashville, Tenn.;
several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services for Mr. Ralph E. Blankenship will be conducted at 2 p.m. Wednesday, April 9, 1997, at the
Mahanaim United Methodist Church with Rev. David Mumpower, Rev. Harry Tindell,
Dr. Jack Garland, and Rev. Glenda Dennison officiating. Burial will follow in
the church cemetery with military rites conducted by the Saltville V.F.W. Post
#7328.
[SSDI, 03Sep1922 - 06Apr1997]
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Washington Co., VA, SSDI, http://ssdi.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi
Blankenship,
Esther H. 71, 16Aug1924 - 28Feb1996, Abingdon, Washington, VA, VA-227-22-4153
Blankenship,
Rushie W. 89, 17Apr1906 - 23Jul1995, Abingdon, Washington, VA, VA-223-36-2252
Blankenship, Ralph
E. 74, 03Sep1922 - 06Apr1997, Meadowview,
Washington, VA, VA-224-20-4414
Waynesboro City
+1998, Waynesboro City, VA, Obituary
The Roanoke Times, (VA) - January 14, 1998
Watts, Ilene Blankenship, 68, of Waynesboro, died Monday, January 12, 1998.
Survivors include her husband of 29 years, William C. ''Bud''
Watts; daughter, Robin Watts of Charlottesville; brothers and sister-in-law, Leslie E. Jr. and Rader
L. Blankenship of Union Hall, Robert K. Blankenship of Roanoke; favorite aunt and uncle,
Tootsie and Sidney Scott of Roanoke.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday, January 15, 1998,
in the Botetourt Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Neil Dunnavant officiating.
Interment will follow in Fairview Cemetery, Buchanan.
[SSDI, 23Apr1929 - 12Jan1998]
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Williamsburg City
1995, Williamsburg City, VA, Obituary
The Charlotte Observer, (NC) - July 25, 1995
Martha McP. Nunn, 69, died July 17, 1995, at home. She was born in
Hartford, CT, and had lived in Williamsburg, VA since 1987. Mrs. Nunn was a
member of the Mayflower Society, Edward Doty and Stephen Hopkins lines, and the
Daughters of the American Revolution. She was also a member of Jamestown
Presbyterian Church.
She is survived by her husband, DeWitt A. Nunn of Williamsburg;
three daughters, Christine Pongratz of Boonesboro, MD, Constance Miller of
Richmond, VA and Teri Bryan of Eglin Air Force Base, FL; one son, DeWitt Nunn,
Jr. of Charlotte, NC; one sister, Joan Blankenship of Peacham, VT, and 14 grandchildren.
A memorial service was held in Jamestown Presbyterian Church, Thursday,
July 20. Burial was Saturday, July 22, in Lawrenceville Cemetery,
Lawrenceville, NJ.
SSDI 10Oct1925 -
Jul1995
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Wise
+1998, Coeburn, Wise Co., VA, Funeral
Lexington Herald-Leader (KY) - March 6, 1998
Arthur Bobby Blankenship, 49 [01Sep1952], VA, formerly of Jackson, retired factory worker,
husband of Betty Rose
Blankenship, died Tuesday in
Virginia. Services 2 p.m Saturday, Watts Funeral Home.
(no match on SSDI)
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Wythe
+1997, Max Meadows, Wythe Co., VA, Obituary
The Roanoke Times, (VA) - August 4, 1997
Jennings, Stella Lawson, 74, of Rt. 2, Max Meadows, died Saturday,
August 2, 1997 in the Wythe County Community Hospital. She was born in Wythe
County, the daughter of the late Samuel and Cosby Alexander Lawson and was
preceded in death by her husband, Daniel W. ''Teet"" Jennings and a
grandson, Harold ''Edd"" Dalton.
She is survived by five daughters,
Linda J. and Harold Dalton, Susan and Jimmie York, Wanda Fay Jennings, Wilma
Mae Jennings all of Barren Springs, Barbara Jean and Darrell Blankenship of Max Meadows; one son and daughter-in-law, Daniel Ray and
Lucy Jennings of Rt. 2, Max Meadows; one brother, Ernest William Lawson of Max
Meadows; eight grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Tuesday, August 5, 1997 at
the Glenwood United Methodist Church with the Rev. Michael Collins, the Rev.
Bill Edmonds and the Rev. Edwin Doerr officiating. Interment will follow in the
Lawson Cemetery.
[SSDI, 24Oct1922 - 02Aug1997]
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
1998, Rural Retreat, Wythe
Co., VA, Obituary
http://www.obitcentral.com/obitsearch/obits/va/va-smyth3.htm
Fred James Litz, age 70, died Thursday, June 4, 1998 at his home in
Rural Retreat. He was the son of the late French Soloman and Ruth Inez Myers
Litz. Mr. Litz was a member of the Grace Lutheran Church in Rural Retreat and
was a retired employee of Brunswick Inc., Marion.
He is survived by his wife, Lois Copenhaver Litz; two sons and
daughters-in-law, Tim and Sandra Litz, Speedwell, and Keith and Dawn Litz of
Crockett; four grandchildren, Jason, Ashleigh, Caitlin and Aaron Litz; three
sisters and brothers-in-law, Constance and W.J. Wilkie, St. Petersburg, Fla.,
Vivian Hampton, Rural Retreat, and Joanne and R.D. Harris Jr., Martinsville;
one aunt, Pearle Blankenship, Draper.
Funeral services will be held today, June 6, at 5 p.m. at the Grace
Lutheran Church with Pastor Larry M. Bollinger officiating. Interment will
follow in the Mountain View Cemetery in Rural Retreat.
From:
Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+1998, Rural Retreat, Wythe Co., VA, Obituary
The Roanoke Times, (VA) - November 5, 1998
Repass, Charles Woolen, ("Willie"), 84, of Rural Retreat,
died Wednesday, November 4, 1998 in Bristol Regional Medical Center in Bristol, Tenn. Mr. Repass was an active
member of the Cedar Bluff Baptist Church.
He is survived by his wife, Monnie Buck Repass of Rural Retreat;
two daughters and sons-in-law, Nellie B. and Roy Gullion of Bristol, Tenn., and
Rondia and Keith Burdine of Frankfort, Ky.; two sisters, Bertie R. Blankenship of
Galax, and Mary R. Grubb of Clinton, S.C.; four grandchildren, Julie Widner,
Amy Stringer, Chris Burdine and Jason Burdine; four great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be
held 11 a.m. Saturday, November 7, 1998 at the Cedar Bluff Baptist Church, with
Rev. Eddie Beck and the Rev. James Huggins officiating. Burial will follow in
Rosewood Memorial Gardens in Rural Retreat.
[SSDI, 13Nov1913 - 04Nov1998]
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+1995, Wytheville, Wythe Co., VA, Obituary
The Roanoke Times, (VA) - March 19, 1995
Jackson, Ernest Bentley, 87, of Wytheville, died Saturday, March
18, 1995, in the Wythe County Community Hospital. He was born in Wythe County,
the son of the late James Rush and Daisy Blankenship
Jackson.
He was a retired Wythe County Farmer, a member of the Anchor of
Hope Presbyterian Church and was preceded in death by his wife, Ethel
''Sis"" Mabe Jackson, a sister, Maude Jackson Mabe, and a brother,
Newton Jackson.
He is survived by three daughters and sons-in-law, Velma and James
Kirby of Wytheville, Faye and Keller Poole of Moneta, Cleita and Clyde
''Jack"" Brown of Route 2, Wytheville; two sons and daughters-in-law,
Thomas B. and Georgia Jackson of Max Meadows, Charles E. and Helen Jackson of
Wytheville; one sister, Bessie Gibson of Route 2, Wytheville; 11 grandchildren;
14 great-grandchildren; and a host of nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held Monday, March 20, 1995, at 2 p.m. at
the Barnett Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Vaughan Earl Hartsell and the Rev.
Randy Morris officiating. Interment will follow in the James Jackson Cemetery.
[SSDI, 14Mar1908 - Mar1995]
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+1995, Wytheville, Wythe Co., VA, Obituary
The Roanoke Times, (VA) - June 20, 1995
Catron, Sally Isabell Smith, 80, of Wytheville, the Berea
Community, died Sunday, June 18, 1995. She was born May 12, 1915, in Nebraska,
the daughter of the late James W. and Lottie Mae Greson Smith.
She was an active member of Berea Christian Church and was preceded
in death by her husband, Lawrence Early ''Jaybird"" Catron.
She is survived by two sons and daughters-in-law, Ronnie and
Dorothy Catron of Rural Retreat, Curtis Dwigh t ''C.D."" and Deloria
Catron of Hillsville; six daughters and
sons-in-law, Patsye and John Henry Irvin of Great Falls, Norma and Douglas
Grubb of Falls Church, Ruby and
Donald Blankenship of Fairfax,
Betty and Grover Spraker of Crockett, Fleta and Reginald Irvin of Wytheville,
Vickie and Nathan Lokos of Manassas; one brother and sister-in-law, John and
Izella Smith of Wytheville; one sister and brother-in-law, Maye and Wilson
Hughes of Portsmouth; four sisters-in-law, Hallie Mae Miller of Crockett, Clara
Catron, Hallie Catron, Venolia Marsh all of Wytheville; 19 grandchildren; and
21 great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held 3:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 21, 1995,
at The Berea Christian Church with the Rev. Robert Peterson officiating.
Interment will follow in the church cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+1995, Wytheville, Wythe Co., VA, Funeral
Roanoke Times, The
(VA) - September 12, 1995
Blankenship, Bertie Ellen Mitchem, 74, of Wytheville, died Sunday, September 10, 1995. Funeral
services will be Wednesday, September 13, 1995 at 2:30 p.m. at Ridge Road
Pentecostal Holiness Church, Wytheville.
[SSDI, 04Dec1920 - 10Sep1995]
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+1996, Wytheville, Wythe Co., VA, Obituary
The Roanoke Times, (VA) - January 22, 1996
Edward F. Robertson, Sr., (''Ed""), 74, of Rt. 2,
Wytheville, died Sunday, January 21, 1996 in Roanoke Memorial Hospital. He was
a retired construction worker and a veteran of WW II.
Surviving include Arlene P. Robertson of Wytheville; three
daughters and two sons-in-law, Grace Iritta and Peyton K. Lefler of Pulaski,
Betty Montgomery of Dublin, Dianne and Steven Dripps of Pulaski; one son and
daughter-in-law, Frank and Ina Fay Robertson of Speedwell; four sisters, Tessie King of Wytheville,
Clemons Hamblin of Pulaski, Irene Brunk of Wytheville, Dolly Blankenship of Wytheville; 10 grandchildren; two
great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held 1 p.m. Tuesday in the chapel of Grubb
Funeral Home conducted by the Rev. Richard Collins. Interment will be in Sunset
Memory Gardens, Rural Retreat.
[SSDI, 20Mar1921 - 21Jan1996]
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+1997, Wytheville, Wythe Co., VA, Obituary
The Roanoke Times, (VA) - January 18, 1997
Blankenship, R. B. Jr., 66, of Wytheville, died Thursday, January 16, 1997, in a Roanoke hospital. He was preceded in
death by his parents, R. B.
''Brown'' and Edith Davis Blankenship.
He is survived by his wife, Shirley D. Blankenship of Wytheville; daughter
and son-in-law, Connie and Eddie Richardson of Wytheville; son and daughter-in-law, Bobby and Bobbi Blankenship of Wytheville; sister, Mary Ann Brown of Radford; brother, Donnie
Blankenship of Fairfax; granddaughter, Tasha Nicola Blankenship; stepgrandchildren, Jessica Reffitt, Ricci
Reffitt, Carly Robinson, Kate Robinson.
Funeral services will be Sunday, 3 p.m., in the chapel of the Grubb
Funeral Home conducted by Pastor Amy Oehlschlaeger, with the interment in the
St. Luke Lutheran Church Cemetery.
[SSDI, Robinette B Blankenship - 08Sep1930 - 16Jan1997]
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+1997, Wytheville, Wythe Co., VA, Funeral
The Roanoke Times, (VA) - February 24, 1997
Blankenship, Irvin E., 81, of Wytheville, died Sunday, February 23, 1997. Funeral 11 a.m.
Tuesday at the Newberry Funeral Chapel, Bland. Visitation from 6 to 8 p.m.
Monday at the funeral home.
[SSDI, 18Sep1915 - 23Feb1997]
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+1997, Wytheville, Wythe Co., VA, Funeral
The Roanoke Times, (VA) - December 23, 1997
Blankenship, Bobby Wayne, 37, of Wytheville, died Friday, December 19, 1997. Funeral 2 p.m.
Wednesday, Grubb Funeral Home Chapel.
[SSDI, 20Nov1960 - 19Dec1997]
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+1999, Wytheville, Wythe Co., VA, Obituary
The Roanoke Times, (VA) - September 26, 1999
Walker, Steve, 80, of 190 Umberger Street, Wytheville, died
Saturday, September 25, 1999, in the Birdmont Health Care Center. He was a
retired Electrical Engineer and was the son of the late Frank and Katherine
Fedor Walker. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II.
He was preceded in death by a son, Steve W. Walker
Is survived by his wife, Lillie Gunter Walker of Wytheville;
daughters and sons-in-law, Debbie
and Darrell Blankenship of
Abingdon, Melinda and Danny Taylor of Wytheville, Teresa and Danny Sowers of
Christiansburg, Tammy Walker of Wytheville, and Judy and Doug Jarvis of Rural
Retreat; one sister, Mary Conley of Chicago, Ill.; half sister, Irene Shelton
of Chicago, Ill.; two half brothers, Bob Halasz of Chillicothe, Ohio, Joe
Halasz of Kalamazoo, Mich.; four grandsons, Andy Walker, Derek Karr, Travis and
Jason Jarvis; several nieces and nephews also survive.
Funeral service will be Monday, 2 p.m. in the Grubb Funeral Home
Chapel conducted by Rev. Michael Hoyle and Rev. Dan Moore with the interment in
the West End Cemetery. The American Legion Post #9 will conduct graveside
military rites.
[SSDI, 16Sep1919 - 25Sep1999]
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+1999, Wytheville, Wythe Co., VA, Funeral
The Roanoke Times, (VA) - November 15, 1999
Nichols, Alberta Blankenship, 81, of Wytheville, died Sunday, November 14, 1999. Funeral 2 p.m.
Tuesday in the Grubb Funeral Home Chapel.
[SSDI, Julia A. Nichols - 29Aug1918 - 14Nov1999]
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Wythe Co., VA, SSDI, http://ssdi.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi
Blankenship, Helen
E. 82, 25Apr1915 - 27Apr1997, Austinville,
Wythe, VA, IN-312-22-2537
Blankenship,
Bertie E. 74, 04Dec1920 - 10Sep1995, Wytheville, Wythe, VA, WV-234-98-5906
Blankenship, Bobby
W. 37, 20Nov1960 - 19Dec1997, Wytheville,
Wythe, VA, VA-229-92-0149
Blankenship, Irvin 81, 18Sep1915 - 23Feb1997, Wytheville,
Wythe, VA, VA-226-12-1676
Blankenship,
Robinette B. 66, 08Sep1930 - 16Jan1997, Wytheville, Wythe, VA, VA-229-36-6547
York
York Co., VA, SSDI, http://ssdi.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi
Blankenship,
Margaret W. 70, 02Nov1928 - 06Jul1999, Yorktown, York, VA, WV-234-40-8247