2010-2012 VA, Compiled by James W. Blankenship jkblank1(at)sbcglobal.net
VA, SSDI, http://ssdi.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi
Blankenship, Betty
D. 37, 30Jan1964 - 22Sep2001, (72),
VA-229-88-1663
Blankenship,
Estill C. 85, 14Nov1924 - 15Jan2010, (72), VA-229-14-5347
Blankenship,
Herbert M. 65, 20Oct1944 - 19Aug2010, (72), VA-231-54-4713
Blankenship,
Richie D. 47, 08Feb1963 - 26Jul2010, (72), VA-223-13-5280
Blankenship,
Sharon A. 46-47, 13Jan1964 - 01Jan2011, (PE), VA-231-90-6907
Accomack
Accomack Co., VA, SSDI, http://ssdi.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi
Blankenship,
Lucille J. 89, 19Aug1921 - 13Mar2011, Greenbackville, Accomack, VA, VA-229-32-2327
Albemarle
2012, Crozet, Albemarle Co., VA, Obituary
The Daily Progress, (Charlottesville, VA) - March 5, 2012
Purnell H. "Bookie" Westbrook Jr., of Crozet, Virginia,
passed away on Saturday, March 3, 2012, at the age of 69. He was born in
Petersburg, Virginia, on September 17, 1942, to Purnell H. Westbrook Sr. and
Lorraine Landman Westbrook.
He was preceded in death by his father, Purnell H. Westbrook Sr.;
his sister-in- law, Fran Rosenkrans Witt, and her husband, Charles F. Witt.
He is survived by his wife, Barbara Rosenkrans Westbrook; his
mother, Lorraine Georgeston; two children, Paul and Lori Westbrook; and two
grandchildren, Michelle and Jeffery. Also surviving are his aunts, Marjorie Blankenship, Leah Geraldine Tubbs and husband, George, Dolores Bryant
and husband, Franklin, and Vivian Hall; and many cousins, Susan Westbrook, Pat Jenkins (Westbrook), Betty Lou
Gilliland, Walter Westbrook, Robert Schultz, Marie Fox, Franklin Bryant,
Katherine Tubbs, Nelson Tubbs, Leah Stafford, Royce Landman, Linda Van Hoff,
Alice Wray, Johnny Blankenship , and John Frederick and Kathy Landman;
and a cousin by marriage, George Van Waldo and Nancy; along with three special
nephews and one niece, David Witt, Chuck Witt, Rick Witt and Sara Witt.
Bookie's passions were bicycling, reading, computers (especially
flight simulators), geocaching, and sports car and bicycle clubs. In 1989, he
left Richmond, Virginia, to move to Crozet which he had grown to love during
his recent visits. He was a active member of the
Crozet Lions Club and a member of Tabor Presbyterian Church in Crozet. Bookie
served in the United States Air Force for four years, and graduated from
William and Mary. He was a Vice President with the American Heart Association.
After moving to Crozet, he and his wife started Westbrook Interiors. He had a
great deal of pride in his work.
Funeral services will be held at Tabor Presbyterian Church 2 p.m.
Friday March 9, 2012, with a burial at the Rockgate Cemetery in Crozet.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Alexandria City
2012, Alexandria City, VA, Obituary
http://www.meaningfulfunerals.net/fh/obituaries/obituary.cfm?o_id=1758040&fh_id=14322
Jerry D. Colander, Sr. (October 24, 1951 - October 15, 2012) Jerry
D. Colander departed this life on October 15, 2012.
He leaves two daughters,
Flamica Colander and Christina
Blankenship to cherish his
memory.
The viewing and visitation will be held at St. Paul’s Christian
Center, 216 E. Monroe Street, Alexandria on Friday, October 26, 2012 from 9:00
a.m. until the time of service at 11:00
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2012, Alexandria City, VA, Obituary
Wilma Evelyn McLane of Alexandria, VA, passed away on October 21,
2012 at Fort Belvoir Community Hospital in Fort
Belvoir, [Fairfax Co.], VA.
Predeceased by her parents Charlie and
Clyda Hamm, her son Irby
L. McLane, III, her husband Irby L. McLane Jr., hers daughters Rebecca R. Reily
and Evelyn E. Hare.
She is survived by her son David L. McLane, and her sisters Trillow Blankenship and Eula
Blankenship, Glenna Boaz,
Carol Long, Ruby Lee, and Peggy Cool and brothers Carl and Bobby Hamm. She is
also survived by three grandchildren and one great grandchild.
Friends may call at the Everly Funeral Home, 10565 Main Street,
Fairfax, VA on Monday, October 29, 2012 from 2 p.m. until 4 p.m. and from 6
p.m. until 8 p.m. where services will be held on Tuesday, October 30, 2012 at
11 a.m. Interment will be held at Arlington National Cemetery at a later date.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Alleghany
+2011, Clifton Forge, Alleghany Co., VA, Death
The Roanoke Times, (VA) - June 24, 2011
Richard L. Blankenship, [b. 15 June 1939] of Clifton Forge, died on Thursday, June
23, 2011. Arrangements by Arritt Funeral Home, Covington, VA,
540-962-2201.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Amherst
+2012, Amherst, Amherst Co., VA, Obituary
Amherst New Era Progress (VA) - July 18, 2012
Louise A. Ogden, 61, of Amherst, passed away, Wednesday, June 27,
2012, at Virginia Baptist Hospital following a brief illness. She was the wife
of her loving husband of 37 years, Robert Jackson Ogden. Born June 12, 1951, in
Roanoke, she was the daughter of Hazel Audly Fralin Altis of Shawsville and the
late Herbert Willard Altis.
Louise was the co-owner of Lou's Antiques in Amherst and Danville
and a member of Mount Horeb United Methodist Church. She was a loving wife,
mother, daughter, sister and grandmother. She was very well respected in the
local communities because of her antique expertise of 36 years. She was loved
and cherished by everyone, especially Amber Gee and son Brian and her beloved
chihuahua, Dotty.
In addition to her father, Louise was preceded in death by her
brother Larry Darrell Altis.
In addition to her husband, Louise is survived by four children, Melissa Smith and her husband Leon of Christiansburg, Melvin Wayne Blankenship and his wife Faith of Dillwyn, Brian Keith Blankenship and his fianc‚e Amber Gee of Amherst and
Tonya Maria Sprouse and her husband Bruce of Amherst; four siblings, Douglas
Wayne Altis and his wife Robata of Dekalb, Mo., Bruce Altis and his wife Lisa
of Shawsville, Debbie Vaught and her husband Larry of Floyd and Lori Rodriquez
and her husband Jose of Rustburg; eight grandchildren,
Christopher Smith, Alaney
Blankenship, Elisia Blankenship, Chloe Smith, Brian Blankenship Jr., Cassandra Blankenship, Bryan Sprouse and Brittany Sprouse; one great-greatchild, Gabe
Matney; her aunt Eleanor Futon; and numerous nieces and nephews.
A funeral service was conducted Saturday, June 30, 2012, at Whitten
Monelison Chapel with the Rev. Kelvin Brown, the Rev. Stan Ogden and the Rev.
Judy Morris officiating. Interment followed in Briarwood Memorial Gardens.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2012, Amherst, Amherst Co., VA, Obituary
Amherst New Era Progress (VA) - July 5, 2012
Mary Elizabeth Davis Rice of Amherst, passed
away at Fairmont Crossing, Amherst on Saturday, June 16. Born
Sept. 21, 1921, in Lynchburg, to the late Effie Creasy Davis and Elmo Covington
Davis. She was a member of The Church of the Epiphany.
Bibba (as she was affectionately known by family and friends) was
preceded in death by her husband, Clarence Arthur Rice, her four brothers,
William Earl Davis, Ronald James Davis (Ruby), Elmo Craddock Davis (Nellie),
and Charles Dudley Davis, and one niece, Margaret (Peggy) Todd.
She is survived by her son, Davis Arthur Rice and wife Mary of La
Plata, Md., and her daughter Sheryl Rice Stine and husband Donald of Amherst,
and five grandchildren, John Davis Rice, Katherine Elizabeth Rice, Melanie
Brooke Stine, Megan Ashley Stine, and Seth Covington Stine. Also surviving are
one niece, Mary Lewis Bergman and husband Ron of Wilmington, Del., one nephew,
William James Davis and wife Dorothy of Clinton, S.C., and two sisters-in-law, Nellie Johns Davis of
Mechanicsville, and Jane Rice
Blankinship of Jonesboro, Ga.
Along with her husband, Bibba owned and operated the Amherst Dry
Cleaners for over 15 years. She had also been employed by Craddock-Terry Shoe
Corp. and Collins and Aikman Corp.
Memorial services were held at The Church of the Epiphany in
Amherst on Wednesday, June 20, officiated by the Rev. Kevin J. Spaeth. A
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2012, Madison Heights, Amherst Co., VA, Obituary
Published in The News & Advance on December 4, 2012
Kenneth Burton Ford, 70, of Madison Heights, passed away December
1, 2012. Born May 26, 1942, in Lynchburg, he was a son of the late Lawrence
Burton Ford, and Louise Witt Ford.
He was also preceded in death by two sisters, Maria Ragland, and
Janice Banton; and a brother, Lawrence D. Ford. Mr. Ford was a United States
Navy veteran. He was a charter member of Faith Baptist Church, and of the
American Legion. He was retired from Progress Printing, and was a founding
member of the Little Mountain Boys Blue Grass Band.
He is survived by his wife, of 27 years, Joyce Stratton Ford. Survivors
also include five children, Cynthia Mayberry and husband David, Christy Moyers,
and Sandee Patton and husband Dale, all of Madison Heights, Carrie Christine
Pillow and husband Lynn, of Evington, and Kenneth Scott Ford and wife Miranda,
of Rustburg; siblings, Minor P. Ford
and wife Blanche, of Lynchburg, Shirley Smith and husband Mike, and Jeanie Blankenship, both of Lynchburg, Theresa Ford, of
Monroe, DeRonda Graybell and husband Joe, of Madison Heights, Dennis Ford, of
Monroe, and Donald Ray Ford and wife, of Lynchburg; grandchildren, Kyla Mays,
Miranda Hill, Jessica Hill, Morgan Word, Brandi and David Pillow, Troy, Curt,
and Arminda Patton; special niece, Tiffany Wells and husband Justin, and
Georgia; special friends, Edith and Calvin Vest, the Little Mountain Boys, and
their wives, numerous other special nieces, nephews, relatives and many
friends.
A funeral service will be conducted at 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday,
December 5, 2012 at Faith Baptist Church, by the Rev. Brian Hudson. Interment
will follow in Briarwood Memorial Gardens.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Augusta
2011, Craigsville, Augusta Co., VA, Obituary
The Roanoke Times, (VA) - September 16, 2011
Mr. William Eugene (Will) Worley, 61, of Craigsville, VA, and
formerly of Patrick County, passed away on Wednesday, September 14, 2011, in Stuart. He was born in Patrick County
on August 2, 1950, to the late Charley Henry Worley and Lucy May Thomas Worley.
In addition to his parents, Mr. Worley was preceded in death by one
sister, Wanda Ann Worley. Will graduated from Woolwine High School, received a
Machinist degree from New River Community College and was a Tool and Dye Maker.
He was a lifetime member of the Smith River Wildlife Club. He was a man of many
talents from owning his own business to mining gold in Alaska. He was raised
from the simple life in orchards of Woolwine. He was a loving father,
grandfather and friend who enjoyed hunting, fishing, racing and a good
challenge. He never met a stranger.
Mr. Worley is survived by three sons, William Travis and Dana
Worley, of Woolwine, Michael Paul Worley and fiancée, Sara of Newport, and
William Henry Worley and fiancée, Crystal, of Alexandria, La.; one daughter,
Emerald Kay Worley and fiance, Kris, of Lexington Park, Md.; three grandchildren, Tucker Joe Worley, of
Woolwine, Jonathan Michael Worley, of Newport, and Kris Aubrey Blankenship, of Lexington Park, Md.; two brothers, Donald
Charles Worley and Darrell Thomas Worley, both of Woolwine; special friend and
family, Deloris "Sissy" Via, of Craigsville; and nine nieces and
nephews.
A Memorial Service for Mr. Worley will be held at 2 p.m. on
Saturday, September 17, 2011, at Moody Funeral Home in Stuart with the Rev.
Kenneth E. Terry and Pastor Dave Henry officiating. Burial will be private.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Bedford City
+2010, Bedford City, VA, Obituary
http://www.lcni5.com/cgi-bin/c2.cgi?030+article+Obituaries+20100217150410030030001
Elsie Weber Collins, 87, of Bedford died Tuesday, Feb. 9,
2010. She was born in McDowell County, WV on Dec. 29, 1922 a daughter of
the late, Kenos Roberts and Rebecca Cline Roberts.
In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her
husband, Daniel Collins, and her daughter, Truby Ellis.
She is survived by her children, Mildred Jean Cline and husband,
Roy; James M. Blankenship; Estel F. Blankenship
and wife, Lou; Enos E. Blankenship and wife, Linda; 11 grandchildren and many
great and great-great grandchildren.
A graveside service was held 2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 13, 2010 in
Greenlawn Memorial Park in Chesapeake. Memorials may be made to the Elsie
Collins Memorial Fund, 1575 Centerville Rd. Bedford, VA 24523.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2010, Bedford City, VA, Obituary
http://cfc.wset.com/obits/obit.cfm?id=1164
Howard Sherman Blankenship, 75 of Bedford, VA passed away Tuesday, April 27, 2010 at Centra
Lynchburg General Hospital. He was born on Sunday, March 17, 1935 in Bedford
County, a son of the late Edgar
Blankenship and Ruth Farley Blankenship. He was a retired mechanic, was a member
of Moose Lodge #1727 and was a veteran of the U. S. Air Force.
Surviving are his sisters, Emma Vedder of NY; Martha Edwards, Ann Goad, both of Bedford; Eleanor Blankenship of College Park, MD as well as many nieces
& nephews and great nieces & nephews.
The family requests those wishing to make memorials to consider
Bedford Ride, 1613 Oakwood Street, Bedford, VA 24523 or Meals on Wheels, P. O.
Box 1390, Lynchburg, VA 24505.
Funeral services will be held at the graveside on Friday, April 30,
2010 at 1 PM at Virginia Memorial Park with Rev. David Bayse officiating.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2010, Bedford City, VA, Obituary
The Roanoke
Times, (VA) -
September 17, 2010,
On Tueday, September 14, 2010, Douglas Irvin Beckner, of Bedford, VA,
joined his son in heaven.
He leaves behind a loving wife, Virginia Beckner; two daughters,
Toni Robertson and husband, Michael, of Huddleston, Linda Durwin, and husband,
J.D., of Bedford; and a son, Jesse
Blankenship and wife, Tanya,
of Huddleston. He also leaves behind a brother, James Beckner and wife, Mary,
of Boones Mill, VA; as well as 10 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
One of those grandchildren, Ashley, was his "special angel monkey".
Doug also had a special four legged friend, Daisy.
The family will receive friends for a special visitation on
Saturday, September 18, 2010, from 10 a.m. to 12 noon at Updike Funeral Home
& Cremation Service, Huddleston, with funeral services to follow.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2011, Bedford City,
VA, Obituary
The Roanoke Times, (VA) - February 6, 2011
Dorothy Puckett Overstreet, 77, of Bedford, VA, passed away Friday,
February 4, 2011, at Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital. She was born on
Sunday, May 7, 1933, in Roanoke, a daughter of the late Matthew Lewis Puckett
and Callie Mae Sigmon Puckett.
She was also preceded in death by her husband, David Burks
Overstreet; and a daughter, Linda O. Woolfolk.
Surviving are her sons, William David Overstreet and wife, Sandra,
of Bedford, Anthony Burks Overstreet and wife, Gracie, of Big Island, Henry
Solly Overstreet and wife, Shannon, of Bedford; a daughter, Cindy Blankenship and husband, Wayne, of Bedford; a brother, Henry Shelton Puckett, of Bedford; 15
grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, February 8, 2011, at 2
p.m. at Updike Funeral Chapel, Bedford, with the Rev. Bob Sowder officiating.
Interment will follow in the Mt. Olivet Memorial Park at Holy Land USA.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2011, Bedford
City, VA, Obituary
The Roanoke Times, (VA) - May 26, 2011
Ralph Edward Overstreet, 77, of Bedford, passed away on Tuesday,
May 24, 2011, at Centra Lynchburg
General Hospital. He was born on Monday, September 4, 1933, in Roanoke, a son
of the late Frank Jeter Overstreet and Annie Frances Huffman Overstreet.
He was President of Updike Funeral Home & Cremation Service
having been a licensed funeral director for 48 years. He also operated Updike
Memorials, Inc. for 37 years along with his partners, Wayne and Tim Murphy. He
was a member of Bedford Moose Lodge #1897, the Lynchburg Elks Lodge #321, and
Bedford Baptist Church. He was a veteran of the United States Army having
served during the Korean Conflict.
Surviving is his wife of 14 years, Janet Fitzgerald Overstreet; a
daughter, Katrina Overstreet Nester and husband, Jerry, of Bedford; a stepson,
Shawn Cofer and wife, Courtney, of Kernersville, NC.; a granddaughter, Jill
Nester Hayes and husband, Captain James Hayes, of Clarksville, TN.; a
great-grandson, Kemper Maddux Hayes; two stepgrandchildren, Hunter and Morgan
Cofer; a sister, Peggy O. Blankenship and husband,
Ferris, of Moneta; a niece, Delores B. Feazell
and husband, Gary of Moneta, a brother-in-law, Wayne Fitzgerald and wife,
Nancy, of Bedford; a sister-in-law, Jeanette Overstreet, of Bedford; three
great-nieces; as well as his best friend, Johnny Caldwell.
Funeral Services will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, May 27, 2011,
at Updike Funeral Chapel, Bedford with the Rev. Dr. David Henderson and the
Rev. Wayne Murphy officiating. Interment will follow in Greenwood Cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2011, Bedford City, VA, Obituary
The Roanoke Times, (VA) - October 6, 2011
Ruby Leftwich Overstreet, 89, of Bedford, passed away on Wednesday,
October 5, 2011, at Lynchburg Health
& Rehabilitation Center. She was born on Saturday, June 10, 1922, in
Bedford County, a daughter of the late William Thomas Leftwich and Mary Louise
Zimmerman Leftwich.
She was also preceded in death by her husband, Luther Emmett
Overstreet. She was a retired employee of Bedford Weaving and was a member of
Quaker Baptist Church.
Surviving is her daughter,
Alma Overstreet Blankenship and husband,
Lynwood, of Bedford; her grandchildren, E.
Kelly Blankenship and wife,
Trevia, of Bedford, Tracy B. Goode and husband, Richard Jr., of Huddleston, and
Ellen B. Fagan and husband, Sean, of Bedford; her great- grandchildren, Kristen B. Chapman and husband, Joseph, Lanie Blankenship , Brittany Dunbar, and Sam and Rachel
Goode; her great- great-grandchildren, Grace and Faith Chapman; her sister,
Myrtle Hoback, of Bedford; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Funeral Services
will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, October 7, 2011, at Quaker Baptist Church
with the Rev. David Timma officiating. Interment will follow in the church
cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2012, Bedford City VA, Obituary
http://www.tharpfuneralhome.com/obituaries-a-condolences/item/1252-helen-turpin-burks-logwood
Surrounded by family, friends, and the Reverend Becky Crites, Mrs.
Helen Turpin Burks Logwood, born on October 5, 1911, peacefully passed away on
January 5, 2012. A resident at Campbell’s Rest Home in Bedford, VA, she is
preceded in death by her parents, Penn and Ester Turpin; two loving husbands,
L. Watson Burks and Hezzie Logwood; five siblings,
Pauline Tomlinson, Gordon Turpin, William Turpin, Margaret Blankenship, and George Turpin.
She is survived by two sons, Barney L. Burks and his wife, Debbie
of Virginia Beach, VA and Freddy C. Burks of Charlotte, NC; three
grandchildren, David Burks and his wife Sheila of High Point, NC, Lara Burks
Smith of High Point, NC, and Shannon Sweeny and her husband, Andrew of Phoenix,
AZ; four great-grandchildren, Drew Smith and Emma Burks of High Point, NC, and
Margaret and Kayla Sweeney of Phoenix, AZ.
Mrs. Logwood was a retired school teacher from the Forsyth County
Public School system in North Carolina. She was a long-time member of St.
Thomas Episcopal Church; past member of the Altar Guild and church choir for
many years. Mrs. Logwood graduated from High Point College in North Carolina
and attended Harrisonburg State Teachers College in Harrisonburg, Virginia.
A Memorial service will be conducted 2 PM, Saturday, January 14,
2012, at St. Thomas Episcopal Church.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2012, Bedford City, VA, Obituary
The Roanoke Times, (VA) - May 27, 2012
Charles A. Wood, 64, of Bedford, passed away on Friday, May 25,
2012 at Roanoke Memorial Hospital as a result of injuries from an auto
accident. He was the son of the late Charles Ira and Ruby Rice Wood.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his
brother, Mack E. Wood; brother-in-law, Clarence L. Brookshier; sister-in-law,
Barbara S. Wood; niece, Vicky W. Harris and his father-in-law, Paul Waddell.
Charlie was very active and hardworking. He was a kind and good
hearted man who loved giving a helping hand to anyone in need. He was loved by
all that knew him. He loved going for drives on the Parkway and spending time
in the mountains. Most of all Charlie loved spending time with his loving wife,
kids, grandkids and friends. He retired from Rubatex as a forklift mechanic
with over 30 year of service. He graduated from Liberty High School.
Charlie is survived by his wife, Sheree Waddell Wood; one son,
Brian M. Wood; one daughter, Gina W. Bowyer and her husband, Chris; three
grandchildren whom he loved dearly, Kody Bowyer, Michelle Bowyer and Alexis
Bowyer. He is also survived by five brothers, Raymond E. Wood and his wife,
Carrie, James H. Wood and his wife, Ann, Leonard L. Wood, Maurice H. Wood and
his wife, Evyleen and Sherman D. Wood and his wife, Dorothy; four sisters, Annie W. Brookshier, Eleanor
W. Overstreet, Frances W. Stanley and her husband, William, Joyce W. Blankenship and her husband, Carl; mother-in-law, Mary Waddell;
sister-in-law, Brenda Sammis and her husband, Tony; also many beloved nieces;
nephews; and cousins.
A celebration of Charlie's life will be conducted at 11 a.m. on
Wednesday, May 30, 2012 at Tharp Funeral Chapel with Pastor Phillip Kelley
officiating. Burial will follow in Peaks Church and Community Cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2012, Bedford City, VA, Obituary
The Roanoke Times, (VA) - August 17, 2012
John Woodrow Phillips, 69, of Bedford, died Wednesday, August 15,
2012. He was born in Thaxton on January 24, 1943, a son of the late John Davis
Phillips and Mary Dooley Phillips. He was retired from Rubatex Corp.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife,
Mary Carter Phillips, brother, Richard and Arthur Phillips.
He is survived by a daughter, Laura Sines (Mike); two sons, Timothy
Phillips (Lisa) and their child, Amanda, and Tony Phillips; sister, Janie Blankenship; stepdaughter, Crystal Caldwell and friend, Preston Walker and
grandchildren, Colby, Dennis Caldwell Jr. and Christian and Mary Walker;
stepson, Robbie Miller and grandchildren, Matthew, Mark and Adam Miller; five
great-great-grandchildren; many nieces nephews and cousins, including special
niece, Cheryl Stanley. John loved fishing and hunting.
A memorial service will be held 2 p.m. Sunday, August 19, 2012, at
Burch-Messier Walnut Street Chapel, 1235 Walnut Street, Bedford, 540-586-7360.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2012, Bedford City, VA,
Obituary
The Franklin Times, (NC) - August 24, 2012
Madie Lean Jones Brewer, 88, of Bedford, VA, passed away Tuesday,
August 21, 2012. Born December 8, 1923 in Louisburg, NC, she was a daughter of
the late Zachus Jones and Mamie Radford Jones.
In addition to her parents, Madie was preceded in death by her
husband, Jack Creighton Brewer; her son, Brantley Creighton Brewer; her brothers,
Ashley Jones and "T Model" Jones; and a sister Lynn Davis.
She is survived by her daughter,
Becky Blankenship and husband,
Jack of Bedford; grandchildren, Brian Yatsko and wife, Jennifer, and Spencer Blankenship and wife, Bonnie; and numerous nieces and
nephews.
Memorial contributions may be made to Quaker Baptist Church, 4665
Chestnut Fork Road, Bedford, VA 24523. A memorial service was conducted 7 PM,
Friday, August 24, 2012 at Quaker Baptist Church with Pastor David Timma
officiating.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2012, Bedford City, VA,
Obituary
Published in Bedford Bulletin from August 29
to August 30, 2012
Madie Lean Jones Brewer, 88, of Bedford, passed away Tuesday, Aug.
21, 2012. Born Dec. 8, 1923 in Louisburg, NC; she was a daughter of the late
Zachus Jones and Mamie Radford Jones.
In addition to her parents, Madie was preceded in death by her
husband, Jack Creighton Brewer; her son, Brantley Creighton Brewer; her
brothers, Ashley Jones and “T Model†Jones, and a sister Lynn Davis.
She is survived by her daughter
Becky Blankenship and husband,
Jack of Bedford; grandchildren, Brian Yatsko and wife, Jennifer, and Spencer Blankenship and wife, Bonnie; and numerous nieces and
nephews.
Memorial contributions may be made to Quaker Baptist Church, 4667
Chestnut Fork Road, Bedford, VA 24523. A memorial service was conducted 7 pm,
Friday, Aug. 24, 2012 at Quaker Baptist Church with Pastor David Timma
officiating.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2012, Bedford City, VA, Obituary
http://www.tharpfuneralhome.com/obituaries-a-condolences/item/1700-dale-marie-blankenship
Dale Marie Reynolds Blankenship, 58, of Bedford, died Monday, September 10, 2012 at her residence.
She was born July 6, 1954 in Bedford County, a daughter of the Bernice Minnick
Reynolds and John Milton Reynolds. Dale was a member of Center Point United
Methodist Church and an employee of Bedford Memorial Hospital.
In addition to her parents, Dale is survived by her husband of 38 years, Benny Ray Blankenship; a son,
Michael Ray Blankenship; a sister, Debbie Bryant and her husband,
Clint of Bedford; two brothers, Danny Reynolds and his wife, Judy and Daryl
Reynolds; and her mother-in-law, Janie P. Blankenship.
A celebration of Dale’s life will be conducted at 11 AM, Saturday,
September 15, 2012 at Chapel of Tharp Funeral Home with Rev. Jack Davis and
Rev. William Clark. Burial will follow in Quaker Baptist Church Cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Bedford City, VA, SSDI, http://ssdi.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi
Blankenship,
Howard S. 75, 17Mar1935 - 27Apr2010, Bedford City, VA, VA-225-44-7932
Bedford
2012, Big Island, Bedford Co., VA, Obituary
Published in The News & Advance on December
17, 2012
Delma Laverne Gilbert Turpin, 86, of Big Island went to be with our
Lord Saturday December 15, 2012. She was the loving wife of the late George
Penn Turpin, Jr. Delma was born December 31, 1925 a daughter of the late Ramey Grayson
Gilbert and the late Bessie White Gilbert.
Delma was a retired Deputy Clerk for the U.S. District
Court/Lynchburg Division. She was a member of Hunting Creek Baptist Church.
She is survived by her niece:
Nancy Blankenship of Lynchburg, two nephews; Fredrick C.
Burks of Phoenix, AZ. and Barney L. Burks, his wife, Debbie of Virginia Beach, VA.
In addition to her husband and parents, she was preceded in death
by a sister Clarice H. Gilbert, and a brother C. Ercell Gilbert.
The family will receive friends from 6:00 to 8:00 pm Tuesday,
December 18, 2012 at Tharp Funeral Home Lynchburg. A graveside service will be
held at 2:00 pm Wednesday, December 19, 2012 in Hunting Creek Baptist Church
Cemetery with the Rev. Carey Snelling officiating.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2010, Goode, Bedford Co.,
VA, Obituary
http://www.lcni5.com/cgi-bin/c2.cgi?030+article+Obituaries+20100106134313030030001
Marian Phillips Wilson, 100, of Goode died Friday, Jan. 1, 2010 at
Bedford Memorial Hospital. She was born in Bedford County on July 22, 1909 a
daughter of the late James Van Phillips and Blanche Hunter Phillips.
She was preceded in death by her husband, James Lenwood Wilson,
three sisters, Virgie Owen, Lucille Abbott, Helen Hendrix, six brothers, Odell
Phillips, Earl Phillips, Marshall Phillips, Maurice Phillips, Raymond Phillips
and Garland Phillips.
Marian is survived by her son, Glenn Wilson and his wife Charlotte,
of Goode, her daughter, Faye Blankenship and her
husband Frank, of Goode, her grand-daughter Kristie
Newcomb and husband David, of Goode and grandson Mark Blankenship and wife Stephanie, also of Goode, great-grand children, Spencer
Newcomb, Hailee Blankenship, Morgan Blankenship
and Marshall Blankenship, numerous nieces, nephews and extended
family.
A celebration of Marian’s life will be conducted Monday, Jan. 4,
2010, 11 a.m. at Bethany United Methodist Church with Rev. Tom Thomas and Rev.
Hunter Phillips officiating.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2011, Goodview, Bedford
Co., VA, Funeral
The Roanoke Times, (VA) - February 11, 2011
Carolyn Blankenship Gresham 63, of Goodview, VA, passed away February 8, 2011.
Funeral 11 a.m. on Friday, February 11, 2011, at Main Street United
Methodist Church, Bedford.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2011, Goodview, Bedford Co., VA, Obituary
Published in Roanoke Times on February 10,
2011
Carolyn Blankenship Gresham, 63, of Goodview, VA, went home on Tuesday, February 8, 2011. She
was preceded in death by parents, Woodrow and Annie Maye Blankenship; and grandson, Henry Christopher Hancock.
Carolyn was a devoted wife, momma, and nana/grandma. Family was
always first and she always emphasized the importance of family in her life.
She touched the hearts of everyone she met, including all the children she
kept, the children she taught in Sunday school and all her family and friends.
Teaching and sharing God's word was very important to her. She was a member of
Main Street United Methodist Church of Bedford, VA. She had a love of music and
enjoyed many years singing in the church choir.
Survivors are her husband of 45 years, E. R. Gresham III; children,
the Rev. E. Russell Gresham IV and wife, Christy T. Gresham, Joyce G. Hancock
and husband, Christopher N. Hancock, and Kevin R. Gresham and wife, Kimberly A.
Gresham; grandchildren, Eryn Ruth Gresham, Dylan Christopher Hancock, and Lenae
Nicole King; siblings, Woody
Blankenship and wife, Sharon, Phyllis Witt and husband, Carl, the late Allen Blankenship and wife, Judy, Roy
Blankenship and wife, Gail, Mary Alice Colwell and husband, The Rev. Dr. Rob,
and David Blankenship and
wife, Laura; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Funeral Services will be conducted 11 a.m. on Friday, February 11,
2011, at Main Street United Methodist Church in Bedford with the Rev. Les Trail
officiating. Burial will follow in the Basham Primitive Baptist Church
Cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2010, Hardy, Bedford Co., VA, Obituary
The Roanoke Times, (VA) - January 4, 2011
Sandra Kay Clyburn Harris, 52, of Hardy, VA, died Thursday,
December 30, 2010, at her residence. Sandra had worked at Progress Press and
was preceded in death by her father, Mason B. Clyburn and her mother, Mary Roberta Chocklett
Odum and her brother, Chris Odum.
She is survived by her
husband, Thomas S. Harris Jr.; her brothers, Andre Lucas (Teresa) and Harry
Lucas (Pat); her sisters, Patsy
Stewart (Mike) and Karen
Blankenship (Charlie); special friend, Louise Whichard; her extended Clyburn family and
numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
A service will be held in
Sherwood Abbey at Sherwood Memorial Park on Wednesday, January 5, 2011, at 2
p.m. with the Rev. Craig Rutherford officiating.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2012, Hardy, Bedford Co., VA, Accident
The News & Advance, (Lynchburg, VA) - December 10, 2012
James Alton Blankenship - Man dies after Franklin County wreck
A Hardy man has died after his truck flipped Sunday evening on
Virginia 122. James Alton
Blankenship, 66, was driving a
Ford Ranger north on Virginia 122 near Virginia 699 around 8:15 p.m. when his
truck ran off the road, hit an embankment and overturned, Virginia State Police
Sgt. Bob Carpentieri said. Blankenship was taken to Franklin Memorial Hospital
and declared dead a short time later, Carpentieri said. He was wearing a
seatbelt.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2012, Hardy, Bedford Co., VA, Death
Published in Roanoke Times on December 11,
2012
James Alton Blankenship, 66, of Hardy, died on Sunday, December 9, 2012.
Arrangements by Flora Funeral Service and
Cremation Center, Rocky Mount/Smith Mountain Lake. 540-483-3835.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2012, Hardy, Bedford Co., VA, Obituary
Published in Roanoke Times from December 12
to December
James Alton Blankenship, 66, of Hardy, died on Sunday, December 9, 2012. He retired from
the United States Postal Service at Rocky Mount for 41 years. James was a
Veteran of the U.S. Army with the rank of Sergeant, serving in Korea and also
worked at N&W Railroad for 10 years. After retirement, he was a sales
associate at Wal-Mart. James was a member of Oylers Chapel United Methodist
Church.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Claude and Ruth Ellis Blankenship; and brother, Roy Blankenship.
Surviving are his wife
of 41 years, Faye Blankenship; three sons, James Kevin
Blankenship, Brian Steven Blankenship and girlfriend, Kristen Hawkins, Brandon Scott Blankenship and wife, Brandy; two step grandchildren,
Skylar and Hunter; six sisters-in-law; and one brother-in-law.
Funeral services will be conducted from Flora Funeral Chapel at 2
p.m. Thursday, December 13, 2012, with Pastor Joe Dillon officiating. Interment
will follow in Franklin Memorial Park.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2011, Huddleston, Bedford Co., VA, Obituary
The Bedford Bulletin, (VA) - January 26, 2011
Ruth Edna Mitchen, age 89, passed away Sunday, Jan. 23, 2011 at the
Bedford County Nursing Home in Bedford. Born on Oct. 19, 1921, she was a
daughter of the late Rufus Jesse Morgan and Annie Blankenship
Morgan.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her
husband, Lloyd A. Mitchen; two brothers, Odell J. Morgan and William T. (Billy)
Morgan.
She is survived by a daughter, Joyce M. Allen and her husband,
Morgan, of Gretna, and a sister, Bevy Johnson of Altavista. She is also
survived by a sister-in-law, Lois W. Morgan and a nephew, Russell O. Morgan and
wife, Edna, all of Huddleston.
Mrs. Mitchen was a member of Palestine Baptist Church and a former
employee of Body Camp Grocery working with Kermit and Annie Ferguson.
A funeral service will be conducted on Wednesday, Jan. 26, 2011 at
11 a.m. at Updike Funeral Home Chapel, Huddleston with the Rev. Glenn Stevens
officiating. Interment will follow at Palestine Baptist Church Cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2011, Huddleston, Bedford Co., VA, Obituary
The Bedford Bulletin, (VA) - August 3, 2011
William Henry Woodford, 70, of Huddleston, passed away Wednesday,
July 27, 2011 at his residence. He was a son of the late Joel Nathaniel
Woodford and Lillie Creasey Woodford.
Surviving are his sisters,
Dorothy Woodford and Catherine
W. Blankenship.
Funeral services were held at the graveside at Bethlehem Baptist
Church Cemetery on Friday, July 29, 2011.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2011, Huddleston, Bedford Co., VA, Obituary
The Roanoke Times, (VA) - December 18, 2011 Obituary
Onyx Davis (Pete) Ferguson, 89 of Huddleston, passed away Saturday,
December 17, 2011 at his residence. He was born on Wednesday, April 12, 1922 in
Bedford County, a son of the late Roscoe Ferguson and Nora Jean Blankenship Ferguson.
He was also preceded in death by his wife, Opal June Karnes
Ferguson, a grandson, Kenneth Ferguson and his sister, Pauline Mitchell. He was
a mechanic at Ashwell Motor Company and retired from Rubatex Corporation after
28 years of service. He was a lifelong farmer who was always proud of his
garden. He was a U. S. Army veteran having served in World War II.
Surviving are two sons, Willard Davis Ferguson and wife, Zenna, of
Huddleston, Randy Lee Ferguson and wife, Joyce, of Moneta; two daughters, Judy
Ferguson and friend, Dan Sanders, of Thaxton, Pamela Ferguson Parker and
husband, James, of Bedford; five grandchildren, Karen O'Brien and husband,
David, Jennifer Overstreet and husband, Travis, Matthew Parker, Brandy Smith and
husband, Johnny, Kyle Primm; as well as seven great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, December 20, 2011 at 2
p.m. at Updike Funeral Chapel, Huddleston with the Rev. Jackie Carver
officiating. Interment, with military honors by American Legion Post # 16, will
follow in Palestine Church Cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2012, Huddleston, Bedford Co., VA, Obituary
The Logan Banner, (WV) - February 21, 2012
Michael Earl "Poss" Ellis, 47, of Huddleston, VA,
formerly of Bruno, passed away Saturday, February 18, 2012, at his residence
following a courageous battle with cancer. Born February 4, 1965, at Man, he
was a son of the late Harmon Perry and Janice Marie Glandon Ellis.
Also preceding him in death were brothers, Kager, Charles, Darrell,
Zenneth, Ronald, Donzel, Levon, John "John Boy", Ricky Edward and
Mathias "Buddy" Ellis, and two sisters,
Shirley Gill and Opal
Blankenship.
Poss, as he was known to many, was a loving son, brother, uncle,
nephew and friend. He was a kind and caring person with a heart of gold and
loved animals and kids. He will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved
him. He was employed as a construction worker and was a born-again Christian of
the Church of God faith.
Survivors include five sisters, Barbara (Freddy) Newman of
Hurricane, Wanda (Larry) Sites of Petersburg, Kaye (Mike) Roberts of
Chapmanville, Sandra (Michael "Cud") Bailey of Accoville, and Sharon
(Wade) Hatfield of Smith Mountain, VA; five brothers, Danny Ellis of Newark,
Ohio, Harold (Lynn) Ellis of Accoville, Larry (Martha) Ellis of Largo, Fla.,
Jack (Sue) Ellis of Newark, Ohio, and Harmon "Bubby" (Debbie) Ellis
Jr. of Elk Creek of Emmett; a very special friend, Donna Brown of Smith
Mountain; two sisters-in-law, Edna May Ellis and Shelby Ellis, both of Bruno,
and a host of nieces, nephews and friends.
Services will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday, February 23, at the Bruno
Church of God with Rev. Roger Frye and Rev. Bill Cantrell officiating. Burial
will follow in the Browning and Grimmett Cemetery at Bruno. Pallbearers will be Donald, Nicholes,
Eugene and David Ellis, Travis Cyrus and Bernard Blankenship.
Honorary pallbearers will be Kenny Smith, Bill Gibson, Ricky Roach and Roger
"Jughead" Wisecup.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2012, Huddleston, Bedford Co., VA, Obituary
http://updikefuneralhome.com/?p=1535
Linda Blankenship Durwin went to be with her Lord on March 6, 2012 after her long 5 year
battle with cancer.
She is survived by her parents,
Jessie Blankenship, Sr. and Virginia Beckner, her son Timothy
(Spud Muffin), her brother and sister James and Toni, her in-laws Michael (Mouse) and Tanya, her nieces Bobbie Jo,
Mistie, Krystal (Sissy), Ashley (the Flea) and Kali, her nephews; Ernie Wayne,
Hunter, Ryan (Frenchie), and Cody, many aunts & uncles and lastly her
husband of 13 years, J. D.
A meet and greet will be held at the Camp Bedford Church of God on
Saturday, March 10, 2012 from Noon to 2 PM.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
*1990, Moneta, Bedford Co., VA, Death
The Roanoke
Times, (VA) - February
4, 2011
Charles Harrison Blankenship, 89, of Moneta, VA, passed away Wednesday, February 2, 2011. Arrangements by Updike Funeral Home & Cremation Service,
Bedford, VA, 540-586-3304.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2011, Moneta, Bedford Co., VA, Obituary
The Bedford Bulletin, (VA) - February 10, 2011
Charles Harrison Blankenship, 89, of Moneta, passed away Wednesday, Feb. 2, 2011, at Carilion
Roanoke Memorial Hospital. He was born on Friday, Sept. 9, 1921, in Brenton,
WV, a son of the late James
Harrison Blankenship and Tennessee
Cole Blankenship.
He was also preceded in death by eight brothers and sisters. He was
a retired coal miner with Consol Energy and was a member of Huddleston Church
of God of Prophecy. He was also a veteran of the U. S. Army having served in
World War II.
Surviving is his wife, Penny C. Blankenship;
two sons, Charles H.
Blankenship, Jr. and wife,
Dana of Shady Spring, WV, W. Craig
Blankenship and wife, Donna of
Vinton; two daughters, Patty B. Hamilton of Gaithersburg, MD, Betti Jeffery of Moneta; nine grandchildren, 12 great grandchildren.
A Memorial Service was conducted on Sunday, Feb. 6, 2011, at the
Huddleston Church of God of Prophecy by the Rev. Wayne Murphy and the Rev. Ken
Lester.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2012, Moneta, Bedford Co., VA, Obituary
Published in Roanoke Times from February 26
to February 27, 2012
Peggy Overstreet Blankenship, 81, of Moneta, passed away Saturday, February 25, 2012, at
Bedford Memorial Hospital. She was born Sunday, February 22, 1931, in Roanoke,
a daughter of the late Frank Jeter Overstreet and Annie Frances Huffman
Overstreet.
She was also preceded in death by her brother, Ralph Edward
Overstreet. She retired with 25 years service from Central Virginia Area Agency
on Aging where she enjoyed helping the elderly. Her true joy in life was
working alongside her husband on the family farm, keeping house and acting as
caregiver for both family members and friends. She was a longtime member of
Palestine Baptist Church, where in her earlier years,
she helped with Bible School and in her later years taught the Senior Adult
Women's Sunday School Class. She also served in many other capacities at the
church throughout her life.
She is survived by her husband
of 62 years, Ferris Everett
"Bub" Blankenship;
her daughter, Delores B. Feazell and husband, Gary, of Moneta; three granddaughters,
Alicia F. Smith and husband, Jeremy, of Huddleston, Jennifer F. Maciel and
husband, Kenis, of Vinton, Michelle F. Ramaker and husband, Mitchell, of
Moneta; six great- grandchildren, Keira and Karlee Smith, Brayden Maciel,
Nehemiah, Macie and Ezekiel Ramaker; as well as many other family members and
friends.
Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Tuesday, February 28, 2012,
at Updike Funeral Chapel, Bedford.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Bedford Co., VA, SSDI, http://ssdi.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi
Blankenship,
Charles H. 89, 09Sep1921 - 02Feb2011, Moneta, Bedford, VA, WV-234-20-4807
Blankinship,
Patricia R. 51, 24Mar1959 - 23Jul2010, Forest, Bedford, VA, VA-224-13-127
Bland
+2010, Bastian, Bland Co.,
VA, Obituary
Bluefield
Daily Telegraph (WV) -
August 27, 2010
Jarva Obrian Lee, 70, of Bastian, VA, went to be with the Lord on
Wednesday, August 25, 2010 at the Bland County Health and Rehabilitation
Center, Bastian, VA. He was born June 11, 1940 in McDowell County, W.VA, the
son of the late William Edward and Mabel Duncan Lee.
In addition to his parents,
he was predeceased by his wife, Wilma Layton Lee; also several brothers and
sisters.
He is survived by two daughters and sons-in-law, Mable and Ted
Hagy, Tammy and Anthony Cox of Bastian; special niece and husband, Della and
Colin Tyeryar, Bland; four grandchildren, Zachariah and Jesse DeAtley, Ryan and
Jacob Hagy; one great-grandson, Colton DeAtley; special nephews, Richard Tillett,
Joshua and Gary Tennyson II; three brothers, Jimmy Lee, Chicago, Ill., Marshall
Lee and Roger Lee of Tazewell; three sisters,
Ina Milan, Tennessee, Della
Blankenship, Lexington, NC,
Ruby Carpenter, Tazewell.
Funeral services will be Saturday at 1:00 p.m. at the Bastian Union
Church with the Reverend Paul Looney officiating. Burial in
the Rose Hill Cemetery, Bastian.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2012, Bastian, Bland Co., VA, Obituary
Bluefield Daily Telegraph (WV) - April 9, 2012
Howard Lockard Stowers, age 81, of Bastian, VA, passed away Sunday,
April 8, 2012. He was born on Jan. 8, 1931 in Bluefield, W.VA, the son of the
late Ballard and Eula Mae Smith Stowers.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Mildred Puckett Stowers;
daughter, Deborah Gail Wright; and two sisters, Mary Lee Williams and Erma
Havens. Howard was a member of Rocky Gap United Methodist Church and owner and
operator of Stowers Grocery in Rocky Gap.
He is survived by his daughter,
Jeannie L. and Tony E.
Blankenship of Bastian, VA;
son, Barry L. Stowers of Bastian, VA; grandchildren, Crystal, Paula, Nichole,
Megan, Dakota, Christopher, Barry, Brian and Brennan; 15 great-grandchildren;
three sisters, Judy Grubb of Bluefield, W.VA, Freda Williams of Bastian, VA,
Nancy Gilpin of Bastian, VA; brother, James Stowers of Bluewell, W.VA; several
nieces and nephews also survive.
Funeral services will be held at 7:00 p.m. Wednesday, April 11,
2012 at the Bland Funeral Chapel with the Reverend Rodney Lawson officiating. A
committal service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Thursday at Grandview Memory
Gardens Mausoleum in Bluefield, VA.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2010, Bland, Bland Co.,
VA, Obituary
Bluefield
Daily Telegraph (WV) -
June 27, 2010,
Ina Kathleen Wright Ramsey, age 93, of Bland, VA, went to be with
her Lord on June 26, 2010, from her earthly residence on Pinch Creek Road,
where she resided with her granddaughter, Leesa and husband William Keene. She
was born on November 28, 1916 to John Bowman Wright and Lila Jane Chandler, Ina
was a loving wife and mother, devoted to her community and her Lord. She was a
member of Shady Grove United Methodist Church, where she served many years as
pianist and the children's Sunday School Class.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Vance Ramsey;
daughter-in-law, Janice E. Ramsey; brother, Albert Wright; sisters, Della Ruth
Wright, Claire Williams, Mae
Blankenship , Anne Pfeiffer
and Minnie Williams.
Left to celebrate her life and treasure her memory are one son,
Phillip Monroe Ramsey; daughters, Barbara Ann Williams and husband, Dewey,
Pamela Kay Stowers and husband Hubert, all of Bland, VA; sisters, Edna Wright
Vaught, Ruby Wright Hale; and sister-in-law, Thelma Wright, all of Narrows, VA;
ten grandchildren; eighteen great-grandchildren; and two
great-great-grandchildren; special friends, Elaine Sparks, Terri Ramsey, and
Shirley Carter; as well as many dear nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will also be held on Tuesday, June 29th, 2010 at
2:00 p.m. The Reverend Danny Shortridge and the Reverend Ted Anders will
officiate at the service, which will conclude with burial at the Ramsey Family
Cemetery on Pinch Creek Road, Bland, VA. Serving their grandmother as pallbears
are Travis, Jordan and Hunter Keene, Tony and Kyle Linkous, Matthew Ramsey,
Jacob Hoosier and John Babbitt.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2010, Bland, Bland Co.,
VA, Obituary
http://bdtonline.com/obituaries/x960347739/Rebbecka-Rosie-Blankenship
Rebbecka “Rosie” Blankenship, 77, of Bland, VA, died Tuesday, August 10, 2010 in Princeton
Community Hospital in Princeton, WV. following a long
illness. Rebbecka was born May 23, 1933 in Hurley, VA, a daughter of the late
Paris and Edna Little Coleman.
She was a member of the
Church of God since October 6, 2002. She was a homemaker, a good wife, mother,
and grandmother, and loved children. We hope to meet her on Heaven’s Bright
Shore.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by three
sisters, three brothers, and one daughter, Pansy Blankenship.
Survivors include her husband, Hillard Blankenship
of the home; three daughters, Carolyn Blankenship of
Chicago, Ill., Melissa Nives of Illinois, and Edith Walker and husband Harold of Bland, VA; two grandsons, Michael
Walker of Bland, VA. and Geno Rodriguez of Illinois;
three granddaughters, Brittany Walker of Bland, VA, Jasmine and Juliet
Rodriguez, both of Illinois; great-grandchildren, Dyllan and Sydney Walker,
both of Bland, VA; three siblings, Thelma Coleman of Oceana, W.VA, Ronald
Coleman and wife Carolyn of Oceana, W.VA, and Ann Coleman and husband Sanford
of Bluefiled, W.VA; several nieces and nephews and numerous cousins.
Funeral services will be conducted Saturday, August 14, 2010 at 1
o’clock with Pastor Sanford Coleman, Elder Oscar Roberts, Brother Terry
Coleman, Brother Ronald Coleman officiating at the
Chapel of Fanning Funeral Home in Iaeger, WV. Singers will be Michelle
McClanahan, Mart Lester, Oscar Roberts and wife Joetta. Burial will follow in
Restlawn Memorial Gardens on Rt. 20 at Bluefield, WV. Serving as pallbearers
will be Jessie Ray Blankenship, James Blankenship,
Billy Jo Jackson, Frankie Jackson, Michael Walker, and Dyllan Walker.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2010, Bland, Bland Co.,
VA, Obituary
Bluefield
Daily Telegraph (WV) -
November 14, 2010
Isaac Darryl Tyeryar, 30, of Bland, VA, went to be with the Lord on
Friday, November 13, 2010 at his home. He was born on January 11, 1980 at
Wytheville, VA, the son of Darryl Herbert and Barbara Ann Agee Tyeryar.
He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Herbert G.
and Beverly H. Tyeryar; his maternal grandparents, Paul Earl Sr. and Dorothy May Blankenship Agee.
He is survived by his father, Darryl Herbert Tyeryar, Bland, VA;
his mother, Barbara Ann Agee Tyeryar, Max Meadows, VA; a brother, Bobby Hale,
Bland; two sisters, Kimberly Bartsch, Baltimore, Md. and Beverly Tyeryar,
Charleston. SC; several uncles, aunts and cousins.
A private family graveside service will be Monday at the Tyeryar
Family Cemetery with the Reverend Tom Maurer officiating.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2011, Bland, Bland Co., VA, Obituary
http://bdtonline.com/obituaries/x2095869387/Wade-Davis-Blankenship
Wade Davis Blankenship, age 83, of Bland, VA, passed away Thursday, April 14, 2011 at Lewis Gale Hospital-Pulaski. He was
born in Giles County, VA. on August 4, 1927, the son of
the late Bessie Isora Radford and Millard Filmore Blankenship. He had worked for the Virginia Department of Corrections for a
total of 46 years and retired as warden of Bland Correctional Facility for 20
years. He served as a member of the Bland County Board of Supervisors for eight
years. He will be greatly missed by all his family and friends.
Wade was a devoted
husband of 60 years to Wanda
Burroughs Blankenship; and a
loving father to Sheliah Berryman of Richmond, Crystal Silva of Sumpter, S.C., Calvin Blankenship
and wife Diane of Frostburg, Md., Alvin Blankenship
and wife Debbie of Leesburg, VA; six grandchildren and husbands, Angela and
Mark Parsley, Kristy and Robert Johnson, Kendra and David Aylor, Christopher
Silva, Angie Thomas, Ashley Leggett; four great-grandchildren, Ellie Johnson,
Sophie Aylor, Grayson Parsley, Abbie Johnson; one sister, Sadie White, Bland;
several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be Monday, April 18, 2011 at 2:00 p.m. at A.
Vest & Sons Funeral Home, White Gate with the Reverend Danny Shortridge and
the Reverend Ted Anders officiating. Burial in Highland
Memory Gardens, Dublin.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2011, Bland, Bland Co., VA, Obituary
Bluefield Daily Telegraph (WV) - June 13, 2011
Robert Eugean Wynn Sr., age 74, of Bland, VA, passed away Sunday,
June 12, 2011. He was born November 2, 1936 in Bluefield, W.VA, the son of the
late William "Bill" Wynn and Bessie Brown Wynn Haas.
He was preceded in death by his son, William "Billy" Wynn;
brother, William "Billy" Wynn Jr.; stepfather, Johnny Haas;
stepmother, Clara Wynn; half sister, Jean Woods; and half brother, Buddy Davis.
Robert was a retired technical sergeant of the U.S. Air Force,
serving from February 1957 until March 2, 1977. His duties included sheet metal
specialist, Air Command, missile guidance telemetry technician, missile
tracking and Aero Space Biophysics engineer in laser research. He was a Suma
Cum Laude graduate from Wytheville Community College with a degree in horticulture
and business. Robert attended the Church of God of Prophecy.
He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Ethel Wynn of the home in
Bland, VA; daughter, Sarah Rogers of Rocky Gap, VA. and
Lou Akers; son, Robert Wynn Jr. of Princeton, WV. and Missy Shrewsbury;
daughter, Kathy Mooney of Bland, VA; daughter, Sandra Davis of Bland, VA;
sister, Betty Jo Morris of Portsmouth, VA; sister, Patricia Collins of
Portsmouth, VA; and brother-in-law, James Collins; special sister, Winnie
Blankenship of Rocky Gap, VA;
half brothers, Herman Wynn, Gary Wynn and Donnie Wynn, all of Marion, VA; half
sisters, Judy Lewis, Ruth Peoples and Debbie Mabe, all of Marion, Sylvia Heeman
of Florida; grandchildren, Scott Rogers of Florida and Becky Rogers Michael
Wynn of Princeton, W.VA, Christopher Mooney of Bland, VA, Robert Wynn III of
Princeton, W.VA, Samantha Mooney of Fredericksburg, VA, Christina Wynn of
Princeton, W.VA; great-grandchild, James Rogers of Princeton, W.VA; several
loving sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, cousins, nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held at 12:00 noon, Thursday, June 16,
2011 at the Bland Funeral Chapel with the Reverend Cammy Bowles officiating.
Entombment will follow in Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Princeton, WV. with graveside military rites. Christopher Mooney, Michael
Wynn, Robert Wynn III, Scott Rogers, Justin Shrewsbury and Tony Dent will serve
as pallbearers.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2011, Bland, Bland Co., VA, Obituary
Bluefield Daily Telegraph (WV) - July 29, 2011
Janet Marlene
Havens, 73, of Bland, VA, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, July 28, 2011
from Wake Forest University Baptist Hospital, Winston-Salem, NC. She was born October 24, 1937 at Bland County, VA,
the daughter of the late William
Vance and Viola Mae Wright Blankenship.
She was also preceded in death by a brother, John
Charles Blankenship; and a
great-grandchild, Levi Smith. She was a member of Shady Grove United Methodist
Church and was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and had many friends.
She is survived by her husband, Edward Charles (E.C.) Havens,
Bland; three sons and daughters-in-law, Darrell and Tammie Havens, Pulaski,
Greg and Pam Havens, Bland, Todd and Michelle Havens, Bland; two sisters and brother-in-law, Sue Faulkner, Bland, Debra and Charles Akers Jr., Rocky Gap; three brothers and sisters-in-law, William
Lloyd Blankenship , Manhattan,
Kan., Alfred Lewis Sr. and Mary
Ann Blankenship , Bluefield, VA,
Larry and Darlene Blankenship , Braithwaite, La.; grandchildren, Brandi
and Devin Sutherland, Wichita Falls, Texas, Kacie and Mack Smith, Pulaski,
Colton and Rhea Ann Havens, Bryce Havens, Caitlin Green, and Dakota Crouse;
great-grandchildren, Naomi Smith, Brsyden Sutherland and Tobias Smith; and also
many beloved nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be Monday, August 1, 2011 at 11:00 a.m. at
the A. Vest & Sons Funeral Home, White Gate, VA, with the Reverend Paul
Looney officiating. Burial will follow in Shiloh Cemetery, Hollybrook, Bland County, VA.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2011, Bland, Bland Co., VA, Obituary
http://www.vestfuneralhome.us/1973.html
Janet Marlene
Havens, 73 of Bland, VA went to be with the Lord on Thursday, July 28, 2011
from Wake Forest University Baptist Hospital, Winston-Salem, North Carolina.
She was born October 24, 1937 at Bland County, VA the daughter of the late William Vance and Viola
Mae Wright Blankenship.
She was also preceded in death by a brother, John
Charles Blankenship and a
great-grandchild, Levi Smith. She was a member of Shady Grove United Methodist
Church and was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and had many friends.
She is survived by her husband, Edward Charles (E.C.) Havens,
Bland; three sons and daughters-in-law, Darrell and Tammie Havens, Pulaski;
Greg and Pam Havens, Bland; Todd and Michelle Havens, Bland; two sisters and brother-in-law, Sue Faulkner, Bland; Debra and Charles Akers, Jr., Rocky Gap; three brothers and sisters-in-law, William
Lloyd Blankenship, Manhattan,
Kansas; Alfred Lewis, Sr. and Mary Ann Blankenship,
Bluefield, VA; Larry and Darlene Blankenship,
Braithwaite, Louisiana. Grandchildren, Brandi and Devin Sutherland, Wichita
Falls, Texas; Kacie and Mack Smith, Pulaski; Colton and Rhea Ann Havens, Bryce
Havens, Caitlin Green,and Dakota Crouse; Great-Grandchildren, Naomi Smith,
Brsyden Sutherland and Tobias Smith. Also many beloved nieces
and nephews.
Funeral Services
- Monday, August 1, 2011 at 11:00 A.M. at the A. Vest & Sons
Funeral Home, White Gate with Rev. Paul Looney officiating. Burial
-Shiloh Cemetery, Hollybrook, Bland County, VA.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2011, Bland, Bland
Co., VA, Obituary
Bluefield Daily Telegraph (WV) - September 18, 2011
Sammie David Miller, 75, of Bland, went to be with the Lord on
Sunday, September 18, 2011 at his home with his family by his side. He was born
on September 25, 1935 at Bland County, VA, the son of the late Earl Jordan and
Evelyn Agee Miller.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a daughter,
Sheila Jean Miller; a brother, Emory Earl Miller. Sammie was a member of Salem
United Methodist Church and an Army veteran who served during the Korean
Conflict.
He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Pearl Blankenship Miller, Bland; one son, Christopher Miller,
Bland; one daughter, Melissa Miller, Bland; four grandchildren; and five
great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be Tuesday, September 20, 2011 at 11:00 a.m.
at A. Vest & Sons Funeral Home, White Gate with the Reverend Danny
Shortridge officiating. Burial in the Salem Cemetery, Bland.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2011, Bland, Bland Co., VA, Obituary
Charleston Gazette (WV) - November 27, 2011
George Thomas Via, 68, of the Crandon Community, Bland, VA, went to
be with the Lord on Friday, November 25, 2011, at Wythe County Community
Hospital, Wytheville, VA. He was
born December 19, 1942, in Kanawha County, W.VA, the son of the late Willis G.
Via and Ora Lee Wheeler Via.
He was also preceded in death by two brothers, Guilford and
Lawrence Via; one sister, Adilene Elmore. He was a faithful member of the
Hollybrook Church of Christ and a helping hand to those in need in the
community. He will be greatly missed.
He is survived by his wife, Rebecca Via of Bland, VA; four
daughters and son-in-law, Tammy Via of Charleston, Cindy and Ronnie Harper of
Charleston, Jessica Via of Bland, VA, and India Robertson of Bland, VA; one
brother, Ernest Via of Alameda, Calif.; two sisters and brother-in-law, Jessie
and Charles Raynes of Nitro, and Clara Ann Sigmon of Alameda, Calif.; four
grandsons, Joseph, Ronnie, Jacob and Matthew Harper, all of Charleston; two
great-granddaughters, Anna and Emily Harper of Charleston; three stepchildren, Elizabeth Bond of Bluefield,
VA, Gavin and Jenna Blankenship of Bland, VA; two step-grandchildren,
Hayden Ferrell of Bland, VA, and Shyanna Bond of Elizabethton, TN.; and many
nieces and nephews.
Funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Monday, November 28, 2011,
at Elk Funeral Home, Charleston, W.VA, with Minister James Conley officiating.
Burial will be in the Wheeler family cemetery in Charleston, WV.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2012, Bland, Bland Co., VA, Obituary
Published in Roanoke Times on August 4, 2012
Sadie Blankenship White, 87, of Bland, went to be with the Lord Thursday, August 2, 2012,
at Lewis Gale Pulaski Hospital [Pulaski, Pulaski Co., VA]. She was born January 16, 1925, in Giles
County, the daughter of the late Millard Filmore and
Bessie Radford Blankenship.
She was also preceded in death by a brother, Wade
Blankenship; and three sisters, Georgia
Underwood, Mabel Clark and Anna Foley.
She is survived by a son, Larry D. White, Bland; two daughters and
sons-in-law, Jane and Harry Miller, Princeton, W.VA, Rebecca W. and Robert
Barlow, Marion; two grandchildren, Patrick White and Nicki Walsh; two
great-grandchildren, Patrick Owen Walsh and Peyton Walsh.
Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Monday, August 6, 2012, at the A.
Vest & Sons Funeral Home Chapel, White Gate with the Rev. Danny Shortridge
officiating. Burial in the Shiloh Cemetery, Bland.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2010, Ceres, Bland Co.,
VA, Obituary
Bluefield
Daily Telegraph (WV) -
October 16, 2010,
Andrew Bane Crabtree, age 93, of Ceres, VA, passed away Friday,
October 15, 2010. He was born August 3, 1917 in Ceres, son of the late Estel
Peter and Hattie Jane Tilson Crabtree.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Lois Oliver Crabtree; a
son-in-law, Mike Pruett; three sisters, Bonnie Boothe, Marie Groseclose and
Dorothy Riel; two brothers, Howard Crabtree and infant Junior Crabtree.
Mr. Crabtree was a member of Sharon Lutheran Church and a member of
the Ceres Alumni Association. He was a lifelong farmer and enjoyed his
grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He was a good neighbor, helping many in
the community.
He is survived by his daughter, Iris C. Pruett of Ceres, VA; three
grandchildren, Michael Andrew Pruett and Erika of Waynesboro, VA, Sarah and
Paul Phipps of Ceres, VA, Erin and Philip Buttery of Bland, VA;
great-grandchildren, Stephanie and Andy Blankenship.
Several nieces and nephews also survive.
Funeral services will be held Sunday, October 17, 2010 at 4:00 p.m.
at the Bland Funeral Chapel. Interment will follow in Sharon Lutheran Cemetery.
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=90419949
Blankenship, Alfred Lewis, Sr., 1940, Bland Co., VA, 18May2012,
Wytheville, Wythe Co., VA,
S/o William Vance
Blankenship (1907 - 1973)
& Viola Mae Wright (1907 - 1999)
Obituary;
Alfred Lewis Blankenship Sr., 72, of 312
Riverview Drive, Bluefield, VA, died, Friday, May 18, 2012 at Wythe Community
Hospital, Wytheville, VA. Mr. Blankenship was born in
Bland County, VA. and was the son of the late William Vance and Viola Mae Wright
Blankenship.
He worked for several years at United
Piece and Dye Works and retired from N&S Railroad. He was a member of the
Virginia Avenue United Methodist Church. He was a master at gardening, he
enjoyed hunting and fishing, he loved his family and spending time with them.
In addition to his parents, he was
preceded in death by an infant brother, J. C. Blankenship; and sisters,
Sue Faulkner and Marlene Havens.
He is survived by his wife of 54
years, Mary Ann Miller Blankenship; his son, Alfred Blankenship
Jr.
and wife, Stephanie of Pulaski, VA; his daughters, Beth Ann
Blankenship Blanton and husband, Derrell of Shelby, NC, Amy Blankenship of Knoxville, TN.;
brothers, Lloyd Blankenship of Wamego, Kan., Larry Blankenship and wife,
Darlene of Braithwaite, La.; sister, Debbie Akers and husband, Junior of Rocky Gap, VA;
grandchildren, Alfred Blankenship III of Pulaski, VA, Kassandra
McDaniel and husband, Trampus of Louisville, TN., Amanda and Marcus Blanton of
Shelby, NC.; and a special grand dog, Jameson Drake.
Funeral services will be held on Monday,
May 21, 2012 at 11 a.m. at the Dudley Memorial Chapel with the Rev. Terry
Goodman officiating. Burial will follow immediately at Shiloh Cemetery in
Hollybrook, VA. Pallbearers will be Alfred Blankenship III, Marcus Blanton,
Booker T. Baldwin, Darrell Havens, Greg Havens, Todd Havens, Rob Dillon, and
Phillip Gardner. Honorary pallbearers will be Roger Puckett and R.D. Faulkner.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2012, Kimberling, Bland Co., VA, Obituary
Bluefield Daily Telegraph (WV) - April 3, 2012
Lelia Pearl Robertson, 58, of the Kimberling community, Bland, VA,
went to be with the Lord at her home on Monday, April 2, 2012. She was born on
Nov. 22, 1953 in Bland County, VA, the daughter of the late William Varis and
Ruth Gayle Fletcher Burton.
Also preceded in death by her husband,
James Dwight Robertson. She was a member of the Bastian Union Church.
She is survived by a sister and brother-in-law, Phyllis and Tommy
Honaker of Rocky Gap, VA; one brother, Richard Burton of Rocky Gap, VA; three
sisters-in-law and brother-in-law, Wanda Sue and Robert Robertson of Bland, VA,
Mary Ruth Robertson of Bluefield, VA, Rebecca Via of Bland, VA; five nieces, Jenna Blankenship, Elizabeth Bond, Deborah Hayes, Jessica Via and Marlene
Newman; one nephew, Gavin Blankenship; two great-nieces, Paige Robertson and
Shyanna Bond; three great-nephews, Trevor Newman, Hayden Ferrell and Bradley
Bond; one great-great-nephew, Jamie Hayes; one great-great-great-newphew,
Khalil Hayes.
Funeral services will be Thursday, April 5, 2012 at 2:00 p.m. at A.
Vest and Sons Funeral Home, White Gate, VA. with
Pastor Paul Looney officiating. Burial will be in the Morehead Cemetery, Bland,
VA.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2010, Mechanicsburg,
Bland Co., VA, Obituary
Bluefield
Daily Telegraph (WV) -
June 11, 2010
Harvey Franklin Durham, age 85, of Mechanicsburg, VA, went to be
with the Lord on June 9, 2010 at the Bland County Nursing & Rehabilitation
Center in Bastian, VA. Born February 1, 1925 in Burkes Garden, VA, he was the
oldest son and third child of John Harve and Roxie Vencill Durham. He was a
loving caregiver to his late parents for several years. Alleta Blankenship, a sister, also preceded him in death.
Harvey was a member of Byrnes Chapel United Methodist Church in
Mechanicsburg, VA. He served his country in the U.S. Army, stationed throughout
Europe, during World War II. After his military service he worked at Celanese
Corporation in Narrows, VA. until retirement. Hobbies
consisted of outdoor projects such as tree-grafting and planting unusual
species of fruit and nut trees in his orchards. Harvey loved to give seeds,
plants and trees to friends who came to visit. His philosophy of life was
simple, "Using and making-do with what you have." Being quiet and
reserved, his thinking was "deep" and his advice generous and
forth-coming to his sisters and brothers.
Survivors include two
brothers and six sisters: Edith Melvin, June Sands, Paul Durham, Frances
Strock, Virginia Baisden, Yvonne Bowman, John Durham and Evelyn Ballard; a host
of nieces and nephews who helped with his care while he was still at home; and special
caregivers at the nursing home and the staff of Hospice of Southwest Virginia
for making his days brighter and more comfortable.
Funeral services will be conducted Saturday, June 12, 2010 at 11:00
a.m. at the A. Vest & Sons Funeral Home Chapel with the Reverend Danny
Shortridge officiating. Burial will be in Mechanicsburg Cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2011, Rocky Gap, Bland Co., VA, Obituary
Bluefield Daily Telegraph (WV) - September 7, 2011
Joe Crockett Hagerman, 87, of Rocky Gap, VA, son of the late
William Riley "W.R." and Mary Pruitt Hagerman, went home to be with
the Lord on Tuesday, September 6, 2011. Joe C. Hagerman formerly lived in
McDowell County, Jolo, W.VA, but had resided in Bland County for 31 years. He
preached many years in McDowell County and saw many souls saved.
He was a member of the Laurel Fork Baptist Church and was preceded
in death by brothers, Shade, Mose, Roosvelt, Vester, John R., Ulis, Jim, Mitch;
and sister, Clara Woody.
He was married to Leatrice Joye Payne Hagerman for 67 years. They
had four boys and three girls, Joetta Hagerman and Oscar Roberts of Rocky Gap, VA,
Minda Hagerman Bishop of Norge, VA, Mary Hagerman and Gene Plotts of Oberlin,
Kan., Freddie and Loretta Baker Hagerman, Neal and Sharon Roberts Hagerman,
Roger and Carol Blankenship
Hagerman, all of Mooresville, NC,
Randy and Judith Smith Hagerman of Michigan; sister, Myrtle Vance of Jolo, W.VA;
18 grandchildren; 35 great-grandchildren; and eight great-great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m., Saturday, September 10,
2011 at the Laurel Fork Baptist Church in Rocky Gap, VA. with
Mr. Randy Hagerman officiating. Interment will follow in the Laurel Fork
Cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2011, Rocky Gap,
Bland Co., VA, Obituary
Bluefield Daily Telegraph (WV) - September 27, 2011
Billy Gene Hull, 73, of Rocky Gap, VA, went to be with the Lord on
September 26, 2011 at Bluefield Regional Medical Center. He was born on March
11, 1938 at Narrows, VA, the son of the late Arlie William and Ellean Burton
Hull. Billy was a member of Elbert Munsey Masonic Lodge #298 at Rocky Gap.
He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Wilma Faye Blankenship Hull, Rocky Gap; one daughter, Carolyn Jean
Hull, Rocky Gap; one sister, Judy Burton, Narrows; several nieces and nephews.
A graveside service will be Thursday, September 29, 2011 at 1:00
p.m. at the Morning Star Cemetery, Bland.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2012, Rocky Gap, Bland Co., VA, Obituary
Bluefield Daily Telegraph (WV) - August 2, 2012
James Sanders "Jay" Henderson IV, age 21, of Rocky Gap, VA,
went home to be with the Lord on Monday, July 30, 2012 at his home in Rocky
Gap, VA. He was born in Richlands, VA, and was the son of Sandy Sanders
Blankenship of Rocky Gap, VA. and James Sanders Henderson of Saltville, VA. Jay was a
special child of God, and his spirit will live forever among those who knew and
loved him.
He is preceded in death by his maternal grandmother, Thelma
Sanders; and his paternal grandparents, Dr. James Sanders Henderson Jr. and
Geraldine Henderson.
Those who survive him are his mother,
Sandy Sanders Blankenship and husband,
Kevin, of Rocky Gap, VA; his father, Sanders
Henderson III and wife, Jill, of Saltville, VA; two sisters, Marisa Henderson of Rocky Gap, VA, and Rachel Blankenship of Rocky Gap, VA; two aunts of the heart,
Terri Plunkett and husband, Victor, Myranda Castilon and husband, John; and
special cousins, Cage Castilon, Emily Laurann Plunkett and Courtney Plunkett
also survive.
Funeral services will be conducted at 1:00 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 3,
2012 at Hurst-Scott Funeral Chapel, in Richlands, VA. with
the Rev. Rick Blevins officiating. Interment will follow at Hess Family
Cemetery at Fletchers Ridge near Rowe, VA. Pallbearers
will be George Brown, Paul Cook, Victor Plunkett, Kevin Blankenship, Rick Hall and Jimmy Tucker. Honorary
pallbearers will be staff of Hurst-Scott Funeral Home, Richlands, VA, Danny
Vandyke, Clayton Hale, and Ron Jackson.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2012, Rocky Gap, Bland Co., VA, Obituary
Bluefield Daily Telegraph (WV) - December 14, 2012
Leatrice Joye Hagerman, age 86, of Rocky Gap, VA. passed away Tuesday, Dec. 11, 2012. She was born on June 11,
1926 in English, daughter of the late Sam and Hattie Keaton Payne.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Joe C. Hagerman; two sisters, Lila Lee Payne and Helen Blankenship; and brother, Sam Payne.
She is survived by three daughters, Joetta Roberts and Oscar of
Rocky Gap, VA, Minda Bishop of Norge, VA, and Mary Lou Plotts and Gene of
Oberlin, Kan.; four sons, Freddie and Loretta Hagerman of Cleveland, NC, Gordon
N. Hagerman and Sharon of Rural Retreat, VA, Roger Dale Hagerman and Carol of
Statesville, NC, and Randy and Judy Hagerman of Carleton, Mich.; four sisters,
Della Campbell of Roderfield, Gayetta Blake of Cocoa Beach, Fla., Ina Page of
Tazewell, TN., and Janet McDonald of Rocky Gap, VA; three brothers, Freeman
Payne of Huntsville, Ala., Larry Payne of Kannapolis, NC. and
Kenneth Payne of Princeton; eighteen grandchildren, thirty-five
great-grandchildren and nine great-great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held at noon Saturday, Dec. 15, 2012 at
Laurel Fork Baptist Church with Randy Hagerman and Terry Coleman officiating.
Interment will follow in Laurel Fork Community Cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Bland Co., VA, SSDI, http://ssdi.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi
Blankenship,
Rebbecka 77, 23May1933 - 10Aug2010, Bland, Bland, VA, VA-226-48-7099
Blankenship, Wade
D. 83, 04Aug1927 - 14Apr2011, Bland,
Bland, VA, VA-227-28-8561
Botetourt
2012, Botetourt Co., VA, Obituary
The Roanoke Times, (VA) - February 22, 2012
Bertie Harless Howard, 83, of Botetourt County, went to be with the
Lord on Monday, February 20, 2012. She was born on October 15, 1928, in Texas,
a daughter of the late Earl and Manila Houts, and was also predeceased by four
sisters, Margurite Houts, Emma Houts, Earline Davies, and Ruby Nolin; one brother,
Denver Houts; and husbands, James Reeves Harless (1972), and Darrell Lincoln
Howard (2010).
Bertie is survived by two sons and one daughter-in-law, James and
Ernestine Harless, of Tampa, Fla., and John Harless, of Harrisonburg; two
daughters and one son-in-law, Mary Kay and Danny Schmidt, and Katherine
Berkeley, all of Blue Ridge; sister and
brother-in-law, Dorothy and
Ted Blankenship , of Kansas;
brother and sister-in-law, Eugene and Marilyn Houts, of Texas; grandson,
Michael Berkeley and his wife, Stephanie, and their children, Michael Austin
and Isabella Grace Berkeley; granddaughter, Arwen Harless; grandson, John
Harless and wife, Lori and their children, Azure, Lucas and Theron.
A Funeral Service will be held at noon on Thursday, February 23,
2012, at Oakey's East Chapel with Pastor Jake Huffman officiating. Interment
will follow in Sherwood Memorial Park.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Botetourt Co., VA, SSDI, http://ssdi.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi
Blankenship, D. J. 72-73, 12Jul1937 - 08Jul2010, Buchanan, Botetourt, VA, VA-227-44-2999
Bristol City
+2010, Bristol City, VA. Obituary
http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/tricities/obituary.aspx?n=benjamin-blankenship&pid=138478147
Published in Bristol Herald Courier on January 12,
2010
Mr. Benjamin Michael Blankenship, age 33, passed away Saturday, Jan. 9, 2010, in a Bristol
Tennessee hospital. Born Nov. 13, 1976, in Tazewell County, VA, he was a son of
Emma Blankenship of Bristol and the late Ben Blankenship. He was a disabled coal miner and had been
employed as an EMT and paramedic. He was of the Pentecostal faith.
In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by his
stepfather, Lawrence Leon Ray.
In addition to his mother, survivors include sisters and
brothers-in-law, Amanda and Joshua Scalf of Bristol Tennessee,
David Woodward of Saltville and Kathy Blankenship
of Colorado; brother and sister-in-law, Kenneth and Racheal Wells of Roanoke;
children, Tyler Jordan Griffith "Blankenship", Christopher Michael
Stiltner "Blankenship", Crayon Combs "Blankenship"; two
daughters; nieces, nephews, Brittany Ciann Coleman, Brandon Lee Woodward, Aaron
Jesse Woodward, and Miranda Jean Woodward; special friends, Christy Owens,
Linda Keen, Nolan Strouth, Michael Kiser, Priscilla Griffith, Elisa Carr, Tonya
Burks, Melanie Nash, Dennis Leonard, Teddy Hess, Gary Anna and kids, Ollie
Cloyd, Steve Gupton, and Kimberly Long also survive.
Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Wednesday in the
Honaker Funeral Home, Honaker, with Rev. Brenda Blankenship officiating. Interment will follow in the Blankenship Cemetery at Page, VA. Pallbearers will be Nolan
Strouth, Michael Kiser, Kenneth Wells, Joshua Scalf, David Woodward, Tim
Asbury, Johnnie Lovelace, Rob Ray, Gary Sykes, J. P. Blankenship and Steve Gupton. Honorary pallbearers will be Dennis Leonard, James Blankenship, Howard Blankenship,
Greever Asbury, Frankie Slaughter Jr., Bill Eyestone and Buchanan One coal
miners. Friends may call at the Honaker Funeral Home after 6 p.m. Tuesday.
Ben Henley Blankenship DOB 3/25/1929 and
DOD 1/29/1999
+2010, Bristol City, VA, Funeral
http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/tricities/obituary.aspx?n=benjamin-blankenship&pid=138511641
Published in Bristol Herald Courier on
January 13, 2010
Benjamin Michael Blankenship Bristol, VA. Funeral services for Benjamin Michael Blankenship
will be conducted at 2 p.m. Wednesday in the Honaker Funeral Home, Honaker,
with Rev. Brenda Blankenship officiating. Interment will follow in the Blankenship Cemetery at Page, VA. Pallbearers will be Nolan
Strouth, Michael Kiser, Kenneth Wells, Joshua Scalf, David Woodward, Tim
Asbury, Johnnie Lovelace, Rob Ray, Gary Sykes, J. P. Blankenship and Steve Gupton. Honorary pallbearers will be Dennis
Leonard, James Blankenship, Howard Blankenship, Greever Asbury, Frankie Slaughter Jr., Bill Eyestone and
Buchanan One coal miners.
Mr. Benjamin Michael Blankenship, age 33, passed away Saturday, Jan. 9,
2010, in a Bristol Tennessee hospital.
+2011, Bristol City, VA, Obituary
Judy Belle Stacy Blankenship, 63, of Bristol,
VA, passed away Friday, Jan. 21, 2011, at Johnston Memorial Hospital, Abingdon,
[Washington
Co.,]
VA, following a brief illness. She was born in Buchanan County, VA, the
daughter of the late Arthur and Rosie Stacy of Wolford, VA.
Judy was a loving mother, grandmother,
and great-grandmother. She was of the Baptist faith.
In addition to her parents, she was
preceded in death by three brothers, Acey, Carlos, and Ira Stacy; and two
sisters, Geneva Reeves and Nedith Stacy.
Survivors include one daughter, Donna (Michael) Hearl,
of Abingdon; one son, Eddie (Debby) Blankenship, of Grundy, VA; one granddaughter,
Chasity (Shane) Wright, of Abingdon; one special great-granddaughter, Zoey
Wright; two brothers, Douglas (Debbie) Stacy, of Bristol Virginia and Temis
(Mabel) Stacy, of Pounding Mill, VA; four sisters, Pauline Justus of Hurley,
Birchie Crockett of Bristol Tennessee, Myrtle (Creed) York, of Newark, Del.,
and Linda (Phil) Holden, of Bristol Virginia; and many nieces and nephews. She
is also survived by two special little girls in her life, Madyson and Mackinzi
Smith, who knew her as Ju Ju.
Funeral services will be held at 8 pm, on
Sunday, Jan. 23, 2011, at the Main Street Chapel of Farris Funeral Service with
the Rev. Roger Hearl officiating. A graveside service will be held at 11 am, on
Monday, Jan. 24, 2011, at Knollkreg Memorial Park. Pallbearers will be family
and friends.
+2012, Bristol City, VA, Obituary
Bluefield Daily Telegraph (WV) - February 19, 2012
Ralph Bishop, 91, of Bristol, VA. went to
be with the Lord on Friday, Feb. 17, 2012 at Johnston Memorial Hospital [Abingdon,
Washington Co., VA]. He
was born Jan. 24, 1921 to the late Aldie Bishop and Elizabeth England Bishop.
He had lived in Bristol since 2001 after moving here from Georgia. He was
retired from Cannelton Coal Company where he worked as a coal miner. Mr. Bishop
was a veteran of the U.S. Army and served in WWII. He was of the Pentecostal
faith.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by Dora
Mullins and Everette Bishop.
Survivors include wife of 66 years and one month, Clara Sanders
Bishop of Bristol, VA; children, Darrell Bishop and wife, Evelyn of Albany,
Ga., Hubert Bishop and wife, Wilma of Bristol, VA, Delta Maziar and husband,
Thomas of Clarksville, Ohio, Iris M. Boucher of Rockwell, NC, Ernie Bishop and
wife, Monica of Johnson City, TN.; sister,
Gladys Marie Blankenship of Midway, W.VA; sister-in-law, Alma
Bishop of Albany, Ky.; nine grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; several
nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be conducted at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb.
22, 2012 from the Weaver Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Steve Snead
officiating. Burial will follow in Forest Hills Memory Gardens in Abingdon, VA.
Pallbearers will be family and friends. Military Honors will be presented by
the Bristol VFW Honor Guard.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2012, Bristol City, VA, Obituary
Bluefield Daily Telegraph (WV) - April 10, 2012
Stellena Pridemore Neel, age 91, of Bristol, VA, and formerly of
Bluefield, W.VA, died Monday, April 9, 2012 at NHC of Bristol. Born in Virginia
she was a daughter of the late Tivis Pridemore and Lettie Bumgardner Pridemore.
She was a homemaker and a member of East End Baptist Church and former of Calvary
Baptist Church. She was a former Bible School teacher and loved gardening.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Raburn Johnson Neel;
sons, James Allen Neel, Joseph Edward Neel, Sherman Johnson Neel; and eight
brothers and sisters.
She is survived by a daughter,
Sharon Neel Blankenship and her husband, R. Edward
Blankenship Jr. of
Blountville, TN.; a son, George Andrew Neel and his wife, Sylvia of Vinton, VA;
a brother; and two sisters; grandchildren,
Cindy Neel Farley and her husband, Gerard E. Farley Jr. of Charlotte, NC,
Joseph P. Neel and his wife, Marlene of Bluefield, W.VA, Andrew Neel of Vinton,
VA, Jody Neel and his wife, Billie of Ceres, VA, Evan Blankenship and his wife, Katie of Bristol, TN.; seven great-grandchildren, and daughter-in-law,
Della Mae Neel.
Funeral services will be conducted Thursday, April 12, 2012 at 2:00
p.m. at Mercer Funeral Home with Minister Tony Reed officiating. Interment will
follow at Grandview Memory Gardens Cemetery in Bluefield, VA.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2012, Bristol City, VA, Obituary
Published in Bristol Herald Courier on
October 7, 2012
Lottie Blankenship Ratliff passed away on Friday, Oct. 5, 2012, in the Bristol Health and
Rehabilitation Center. Born in Grundy, VA, she was the last living child of the
late Cain and Rebecca Blankenship.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her
husband, Loran "Toby" Ratliff; and by 12 brothers and sisters.
Lottie is survived by her son, David Ratliff and wife, Sondra, of
Bristol, VA; grandchildren, David Ratliff, of Lynchburg, VA, William Ratliff of
Johnson City, TN., and Catina Ratliff of Bristol, VA; five great-grandchildren,
Cassidy, Delaney, Kennedy, Morgan and Noah Ratliff; one sister-in-law, Edna
Blankenship; and several
nieces and nephews.
The funeral service will be conducted at 1 p.m., Tuesday, Oct. 9,
2012, at Blevins Funeral Services, with Mr. Mike Rife officiating. The committal
service and interment will be held at 11 a.m., Wednesday, Oct. 10, 2012, in The
National Cemetery in Mountain Home, TN. Honorary pallbearers will be the Elders
and Deacons of Vansant Church of Christ.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Bristol Co., VA, SSDI, http://ssdi.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi
Blankenship,
Benjamin M. 33, 13Nov1976 - 09Jan2010, Bristol, Bristol, VA, VA-228-11-1826
Blankenship, Judy
B. 63, 14Mar1947 - 21Jan2011, Bristol,
Bristol, VA, KY-400-78-8093
Buchanan
+2012, Big Rock, Buchanan
Co., VA, Obituary
In Memory Of Wilma
Jean Blankenship, Age 72 Big Rock, Virginia.
Wilma passed away on Sunday, April 8, 2012. Wilma was a resident of
Big Rock, Virginia at the time of passing.
Wilma was married to Gerald.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2012, Big Rock, Buchanan
Co., VA, Obituary
https://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=88397393
Wilma Jean Bailey Blankenship, 72 years of age
of Big Rock, VA, passed away Saturday, April 8, 2012 at her home following an
extended illness. Born in Lee County, VA, she was the daughter of the late
Bishop and Mary Jane Moore Bailey.
She was a resident of Buchanan County
most of her life and was of the Christian Faith. She was a devoted wife, loving
mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and was a
factory worker for Maryland Cup Company.
Mrs. Blankenship was preceded in death by
her husband, Gerald Delmar Blankenship. She was also preceded in death by 1-Son: Anthony Gerald
Blankenship and 1-Brother: Cornel Moore.
She is survived by 1-Daughter: Starla
"Missy" Kilgore, Haysi, VA, 1-Son: Timothy Craig
Blankenship, Vansant, VA, 4-Sisters: Juanita Peck, Tucson, AZ, Geneva McCloud,
Baltimore, MD, Mary Lou Holtz, Baltimore, MD, Susie Yates, Big Rock, VA. Also, survived by 4-Grandchildren: Christopher Craig
Kilgore, Ashley Michelle Kilgore, Aaron Scott
and Shana Blankenship; and
4-Great-Grandchildren.
Funeral services to be held at the Grundy
Funeral Home, at 1:00 P.M. Thursday April 12, 2012. Burial will follow in the Blankenship
Cemetery near Haysi, Virginia.
+2011, Breaks, Buchanan Co., VA, Obituary
http://obitsforlife.com/obituary/304492/Blankenship-Thomas.php
Thomas Gerald Blankenship, age 71 of Crater Road, passed away Friday, February 18, 2011 at
Pikeville Medical Center in Pikeville, KY. Born Saturday, February 3rd, 1940 in
Dickenson County, he was a son of the late Beverly and Louisa Coleman Blankenship.
He was a retired coal miner and UMWA member. He attended Emmanuel
Church and was in the Indian Bottom Association. In addition to his parents, he
was preceded in death by a granddaughter, Samantha Faith Moore, a brother, Junior Blankenship and sisters, Goldie Griffeth and Cloe
Blankenship.
Survivors include his wife,
Dollie Blankenship, three daughters, Patty (Joey) Boyd and Rhonda (Rick) Swiney both of Breaks and Sandy
(Bryan) Moore of Ivel, KY, a son, Mike Blankenship of Breaks, grandchildren, Tyler, Brad and Austin Blankenship, Amanda and Bruce Jones and Thomas and
Samuel Moore, great-grandchildren, Bryce Jones, Jade, Gina and Lexie Blankenship,
step grandchildren, Whittney and Ashley Keen and Rickey Swiney Jr., sisters, Geraldine
(Carl) Mullins of SC, Dorothy (Willard) Mullins of Waycross, GA, Cressy Blankenship of Breaks and brothers, Jerry (Ivel) Blankenship and Donnie Blankenship both of Breaks.
Funeral services will be conducted at 11:00 a.m. Monday, February
21, 2011 at Emanuel Church with Elders Jim Blankenship,
Columbus Fleming, David Oquinn, Carvel Edwards and Toby Bailey officiating.
Burial will follow in K.S. Colley Cemetery, Breaks, VA.
Nephews will serve as pallbearers.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2012, Clifton Fork, Buchanan Co., VA, Obituary
http://bdtonline.com/obituaries/x1146353811/Johnny-Ellis-Blankenship
Johnny Ellis Blankenship, 67 years of age, of the Clifton Fork section of Buchanan County,
passed away, Wednesday, July 18, 2012. Born March 18, 1945 in Buchanan County, VA,
he was the son of the late William
Jay and Charity Horn Blankenship. He was a disabled coal miner, enjoyed
carpentry, gardening, his pets and most of all, spending time with his
grandchildren. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother and was of
the Pentecostal Faith.
Survivors include his loving wife
of 42 years, Frances
"Kathy" Clifton Blankenship of the Clifton Fork section of Buchanan County; daughter, Rita Blankenship Ward and husband,
Charlie of Clifton Fork, VA; sisters,
Betty Harman and husband, Preston of Keen
Mountain, VA, Beulah Clifton of Clifton Fork, VA, Linda Crawford of Friendsville, TN.; brothers, Leonard
Blankenship and wife, Barbara
of Swords Creek, VA, Ernest
Blankenship of Pounding Mill, VA,
Otis Blankenship and wife, Lena of Belfast, VA, William Jay Blankenship Jr. and wife, Cathy of Pounding Mill, VA. He
is also survived by three grandchildren, Todd Ward and wife, Valorie of Keen
Mountain, VA, Ethan Ward and Kaitlyn Ward of Clifton Fork, Va,;
several nieces and nephews.
Funeral Services will be conducted at the Shortridge-Ramey Funeral
Home Chapel of Keen Mountain, VA, Saturday, July 21, 2012 at 11 a.m. with the
Reverends Randy Webb and Billy Clifton officiating. Burial will follow in the
Greenhills Memory Gardens, Claypool Hill, VA. Active Pallbearers will be Todd Ward, Brad McGlothlin, Keith Clifton, Donnie Blankenship, Keith Blankenship
and Anthony Clifton. Honorary Pallbearers will be Joe Stiltner, Eugene
Proffitt, Tony Matney, Dexter Mounts and his nephews.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2011, Council, Buchanan Co., VA, Obituary
http://obitsforlife.com/obituary/304582/Combs-Charlie.php
Mr. Charlie Ivon Combs, age 70, of the Combs Ridge section of
Council, Virginia, passed away Saturday (February 19, 2011) at Clinch Valley
Medical Center in Richlands, Virginia. Born March 12, 1940 in Buchanan County,
Virginia, he was a son of the late Tolbert Combs, Sr. and Carmie Harris Combs.
A lifelong resident of the area, he attended Trinity Freewill Baptist Church. A
retired coal miner, he was employed by Pittston Coal Company and a member of
the UMWA.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by sister, Dolly Blankenship, brothers, Herbert Combs and Tolbert June Combs, Jr., infant
siblings, Rita Combs, Ernest Combs, and Billy Combs, and grandson, Parker Gavin
Combs and granddaughter, Addison Gabriella Combs.
Survivors include one daughter, Robin Lynn Combs of Richmond, Virginia;
one son, Robert Combs and wife, Tiffany of Honaker; two sisters, Geneva
McGlothlin and husband, Milford of Honaker, and Betty Hess and husband, Emory
of Council; two brothers, Paul Combs and wife, Janice of Bristol, and Randall
Combs and wife, Freddie Jo of Council; several nieces and nephews also survive.
Funeral services will be conducted at 11:00 AM Monday in the
Honaker Funeral Home Chapel, Honaker, Virginia, with Rev. Roy Lee Wilson and
Rev. Denver Barton officiating. Interment will follow in the Harris Cemetery at
Council, Virginia. Pallbearers will be Heath Hess, Mark Combs, Shawn Hess,
Matthew Combs, Jessee Combs, Billy
Ed Blankenship, Steven Combs,
Landon Combs, and Barry Combs. Honorary pallbearers will be Paul Lester, Riley
Hess, Russell Sargent, Chris Taylor, Wade Taylor, and Ervin Compton.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2010, Grundy, Buchanan
Co., VA, Obituary
http://bdtonline.com/obituaries/x1174315820/Mrs-Lola-Carriet-Horn-Keen
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Mrs. Lola Carriet Horn Keen, age 80, of the Raven section of
Buchanan County, passed away Sunday, May 30, 2010 at Grundy, VA, following a
long illness. A native of Buchanan County, she was the daughter of the late
Henry Washington and Lydia Jane Steel Horn.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her
husband, Grover Cleveland Keen; three sisters,
Fonnie Lester, Bunia
Blankenship and Norma
Shortridge; three brothers, Buford Horn, Randolf Horn and Roscoe Horn; and
several stepchildren. She is the last surviving member of her immediate family
in her generation.
She is survived by a niece and caregiver, Ollie Lester of
Richlands; several other nieces and nephews; and several stepchildren and
stepgrandchildren; also a sister-in-law, Marie Horn of Rt. 1, Raven, VA.
Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday, June 2, 2010 at 2
p.m. at the Buchanan Funeral Service Chapel in Keen Mountain, VA. with the Reverend
Andrew Blankenship and the
Reverend Tim Lester officiating. Burial will follow in the Esaw Rife Cemetery
on Keen Mountain.
Family and friends will serve as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers
will be Dr. Ramesch Kabaria and the staff of the Grundy Heritage Hall.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2010, Grundy, Buchanan
Co., VA, Obituary
Bluefield
Daily Telegraph (WV) -
July 9, 2010,
Kimberly Renee Smith Looney, age 51, of Grundy, VA, passed away
Wednesday July 7, 2010 at her home. Born June 21,1959
in Nashville, TN., she was the daughter of Danny Roger and Mina Coffey Smith of
Grundy, VA. She was a member of the Grundy Baptist Church.
Survivors in addition to her parents include two daughters, Crystal
Wyn Clevinger and husband Robert, Big Rock, VA, Stephanie Mikaila Smith,
Grundy, VA; one granddaughter, Caylee Wyn Clevinger, Big Rock, VA; one brother,
Robert L. Smith and wife Deana, Harpers Ferry, W.VA; two half brothers, T.J.
Pass of Dickson, TN. and David Pass of Jacksonville, Fla.; one nephew, Logan
Smith; one niece, Katie Smith.
Funeral services for Kimberly Renee Smith Looney will be held on
Saturday, July 10, 2010 at 11 a.m. at the Virginia Funeral Home Chapel at
Grundy, with the Reverend Donald Tittle officiating with burial to follow in
the Greenhills Memorial Gardens, Claypool Hill, VA. Active pallbearers will be
Larry Belcher, Tim Stiltner, Randall Fuller, Ted Wooldridge, Jay Rife, Russell Blankenship, Duane Yates, James Horn, Bob Coffey and
Gene Boyd. Honorary pallbearers will be Deacons of Grundy Baptist Church.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2010, Grundy, Buchanan
Co., VA, Obituary
Bluefield
Daily Telegraph (WV) -
September 10, 2010
Ronald Lyle "Candy Man" Cox, 69 years of age, of Grundy, VA,
went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, September 7, 2010 following an
extended illness. Born in Buchanan County, he was the son of the late Roy and
Uransa Stiltner Cox.
He was a lifelong resident of Buchanan County and was a member of
Harman Freewill Baptist Church. Ronald was a 1959 Graduate of Grundy High
School. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather
and was an employee of Harman Mining Company for 39 years. Mr.
Cox is survived by his wife, Sherry Lynn Cox, Grundy, VA; two
daughters, Karen Lynn Cox, Florida, Rhonda Leigh Cox Ashcroft, Florida; three
sons, Ronald James and wife Melena Cox, Grundy, VA, Terry Ray Cox, Grundy, VA,
Steven Lyle and wife Kristen Cox, Blacksburg, VA; two stepchildren, Melissa and
husband Billy Brewster, Tazewell, VA, Larry Blankenship ,
Lexington, NC.; one sister, Donna Looney, Grundy, VA; three brothers, Danny
Cox, Grundy, VA, Larry and wife Rhonda Cox, Vansant, VA, Dale Cox, Vansant, VA.
He is also survived by six grandchildren; three stepgrandchildren; three
great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his first wife, Shirley Kinder Cox;
second wife, Juanita McClanahan Cox; and one sister, Deanna Kay Looney.
Funeral services for Ronald Lyle "Candy Man" Cox will be
conducted Saturday, September 11, 2010 at 1:00 p.m. at the Harman Freewill
Baptist Church, Harman, VA, with Pastors Ronnie Sliger, Eddie Wilson and Josh
Bowman officiating with burial to follow at the Mountain Valley Memorial Park,
Big Rock, VA.
Active pallbearers will be Ervin Bias, Buddy Coleman, Bobby Dingus,
Johnny Bugby, Ricky Layfield, Kenny Bowman, Shane Charles and Billy Owens.
Honorary pallbearers will be Buster Stiltner, David Owens, James Paul Ratliff,
Benny Charles and Mark Coleman.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2010, Grundy, Buchanan
Co., VA, Obituary
Bluefield
Daily Telegraph (WV) -
September 13, 2010
Alden Ward, 80 years of age, of Grundy, VA, passed away on Saturday,
September 11, 2010 at the Buchanan General Hospital following an extended
illness.
He was a devoted Christian who loved serving the Lord and helping
others. Alden was a coal miner and a member of UMWA Local Union No. 1374. He
was a carpenter, plumber, masonry, electrician, gardener and sportsman who
enjoyed spending time in the outdoors within the beauty of the world that God
created. Alden was a loving husband, father and grandfather who so treasured
spending time with his family.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Irvin and Adnia Stacy
Ward; two children, Swanson Donald Ward and Stanley Gary Ward; three bothers,
Waldo, Cleon and Victor Ward; one sister, Ellen Ward Keen.
Alden is survived by his
loving and devoted wife of 63 years, Elsie Mae Keen Ward, Grundy, VA; one
daughter, Joyce and husband Tom Neff, Newport News, VA; two sons, Calvin Ward
Grundy, VA, Ertley (Eardie) and wife Veronica Ward, Oakwood, VA; one
daughter-in-law, Janice Ward and husband Jay Rife Grundy, VA; two sisters,
Kathleen Keen, Grundy, VA, Jantine Hill, Tennessee; three brothers, Avon Ward,
Tazewell, VA, Danny Ward, Texas, Earl Ward, Grundy, VA; seven grandchildren,
Kaye Rife Jacksonville, Fla., Anita Hossfeld, Atlanta, Ga., Angelia and husband
Greg McClanahan, Grundy, VA, Celeste Ward, Oakwood, VA, Miranda Ward, Grundy, VA,
Jared Campbell, Grundy, VA, John and wife Lariza Rife, Richmond, VA. He is also
survived by seven great-grandchildren, Tanner Baldwin, Ethan McClanahan,
Lindsey Hossfeld, Lauren Hossfeld, Victoria Rife, Ainsley Rife and Sydney Rife;
and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services for Alden Ward will be conducted Tuesday,
September 14, 2010 at 12:00 noon at the Grundy Funeral Home Chapel with
Ministers Ancil Childress, Mike Ashby, J.D. Keene and Hobert Kennedy
officiating, and honorary ministers, Donald Tittle and Carl Sensabaugh, with
burial to follow in Mountain Valley Memorial Park, Big Rock, VA. Active
pallbearers will be Tim Herring, Greg McClanahan, John Rife, Junior Sweet,
Brannon Mullins, Tanner Baldwin and Jared Campbell. Honorary pallbearers will
be Jay Rife, Ed Osborne, R.D. Rife, Paul Turner, Cleve Blankenship, Buford Keen, Dr. J.G. Patel, staff of Buchanan General Hospital
ICU and Amedisys Home Health.
From Jim @ Blankenshipweb.com
+2010, Grundy, Buchanan Co., VA, Obituary
http://obitsforlife.com/obituary/164633/Raines-Clara.php
Clara Lousie
Raines, age 87 of Mailbox Hollow Road passed away Tuesday, December 21, 2010 at
Heritage Hall Health Care in Grundy, VA. Born June 8th, 1923, in Buchanan
County, she was a daughter of the late Dolfis and Vicey Deel Blankenship. She was a lifelong resident of Buchanan county and a member of Russell Prater Old Regular Baptist
Church.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her
husband of 23 years, Ernest Raines, two sisters,
Clarcy and Annabell Deel and
four brothers, Monroe, Joshua, David, and Melvin Blankenship.
Survivors include a daughter, Gleama Bolling and husband Reed, a
son, Everett Raines and wife Odessa all of Grundy, VA; a sister, Vicey
Catherine Blankenship of
Grundy, VA; a brother, Charlie Blankenship of Grundy, VA; a grandson, Clint A.
Bolling and step-grandchildren, Loretta Deel and Linda Swiney.
Funeral services will be conducted 11:00 a.m. Friday, December 24,
2010 at Russell Prater Old Regular Baptist Church with Elders Jackie Yates,
Mark Justice, Aven Viers, Terry O’Quinn and Andy Deel officiating. Burial will
follow in the Blankenship
Cemetery, Grundy, VA. Friends
and family will serve as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers will be the Heritage
Hall Health Care staff of Grundy.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2011, Grundy, Buchanan Co., VA, Obituary
Bluefield Daily Telegraph (WV) - June 9, 2011
Bertha Baldwin, age 100, of Slate Creek area of Grundy, VA, went to
be with the Lord on Thursday, June 9, 2011. Born in McDowell
County, WV. on November 14, 1910, she was the
daughter of the late Burbage Payne and Rebecca Blankenship
Payne Mrs. Baldwin was a Christian of the Holiness faith from the time she was
a young adult, and was former owner operator of Baldwin's Market. She was a
loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and great-great-grandmother.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Eli Baldwin; two sons,
Harold Baldwin and Raymond Baldwin; one daughter Marie Baldwin Malito; two
infant sons; one infant daughter; one grandson, Michael Keen; one
granddaughter, Karen Sue Daniel; two brothers, Alex Payne, Luther Payne; and
four sisters, Chloe Sparks, Betty Hicks, Mandy Mitchell, and Ida Muncy.
She is survived by three daughters,
Brenda Blankenship and husband
Hank of Grundy, VA, Janice
Keene of Grundy, VA, Irene Allen of Bluff City, TN.; grandchildren, Gregory
Baldwin of Roanoke, VA, Gary Dean Baldwin of Johnson City, TN., Paul Guffy of
Grundy, VA, Anthony Keene of Piney Flats, TN., Ryan Keene of Grundy, VA,
Patricia Jackson and husband Ralph of Grundy, VA, Sharon Osborne and husband
Ray of Grundy, VA, and Dillard Mullins of Grundy, VA. She was also survived by
15 great-grandchildren and 14 great-great-grandchildren, and was blessed with a
host of nieces and nephews.
Funeral services for Bertha Baldwin will be conducted Saturday,
June 11, 2011 at 12:00 noon at the Shortridge-Ramey Funeral Home Chapel,
Grundy, VA. with the Reverend Wade McGeorge, the
Reverend Matthew Daniels, the Reverend Richard Bawgus and Evg. Bill Neeley
officiating. Burial will follow in the Greenhills Memory Gardens, Claypool
Hill, VA.
Active pallbearers will be Ralph Jackson, Ray Osborne, Dillard
Mullins, Greg Baldwin, Eulis Keene, and the Reverend Matthew Daniels. Honorary
pallbearers will be Dr. H. Patel, staff of Heritage Hall Nursing Home, Ricky
Lane Honaker, Mike Malito, Ira Allen, Hank Blankenship,
and Ersel Blankenship.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2011, Grundy, Buchanan Co., VA, Obituary
http://www.grundyfuneralhome.com/Obituary%20Files/danny_robert_blankenship.htm
Danny Robert Blankenship, 37 years of age of the Little Prater section of Grundy, Virginia,
passed away Friday, February 4, 2011 in an ATV accident on the Vandyke - Jim Rowe
Hollow Road near the Little Prater section of Grundy, Virginia. Born in Buchanan County, he was the son of Wheeler Blankenship of Grundy, Virginia and the late Evelyn Quinley Blankenship. He
was a disabled Coal Miner having worked as a Surface High Wall Miner and was of
the Pentecostal Faith.
Mr. Blankenship is
survived by his father, Wheeler Blankenship of Grundy, VA, One Daughter – Amber Nicole Blankenship,
Grundy, VA, One Sister – Barbara and her husband David Justice, Grundy, VA, Three Brothers – Wheeler Fitzgerald and his wife Sherri Denise
Blankenship, Grundy, VA,
Sherman Lee Grose, Grundy, VA, Irvin Thomas Grose, Grundy, VA, Two Nephews – Everon
Blankenship and Jarret Blankenship, One Niece – Missy Stacy, One Great Niece
– Cheyenne Stacy, His Girlfriend – Tammy Sue Wolford, Stopover, KY.
Funeral services will be conducted Tuesday, February 8, 2011 at
12:00 Noon at the Grundy Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Jerry Matney officiating
with burial to follow in the Ratliff Cemetery – Airport Road near Lovers Gap,
Vansant, VA. Active pallbearers will
be Family and Friends.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2011, Grundy, Buchanan Co., VA, Obituary
http://www.grundyfuneralhome.com/Obituary%20Files/angela_grace_collins_blankenship_lunsford.htm
Angela Grace Collins Blankenship Lunsford, 40 years of age of the Lester’s Fork
Section of Grundy, VA, passed away Thursday, April 7, 2011 at the Buchanan
General Hospital. Born in Buchanan County, she was the daughter of Jimmy
Collins, Hurley, VA, and the late Lorraine Blankenship Collins.
She was a lifelong resident of Buchanan County and was a Graduate
of Hurley High School. She worked as a C.N.A. for Buchanan General Hospital,
worked for Appalachian Agency for Senior Citizens and the Paramount Industries.
Mrs. Lunsford is survived by her husband, William Travis Lunsford,
Bristol, VA, 3-Sons: William Andrew Morgan
Blankenship, Grundy, VA, Caleb
Jamal Matney, Grundy, VA, Brylee Dalton Douglas Lunsford, Bristol, VA,
1-Brother: Jimmy Collins and wife Karen, Hurley, VA, 1-Niece: Alyssa Collins,
Hurley, VA. Also,
survived by Special Friends: Ashley Looney, Jeneen Pierce, Susan Matney, Beulah
Matney and Kathy Osborne.
She was preceded in death by Maternal Grandparents: Morgan and Gracie Davis Blankenship and Paternal Grandparents: Andrew and Rosie Collins.
Funeral Services will be conducted Monday, April 11, 2011 at 1:00
P.M. at the Grundy Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Ronald Lester officiating with
burial to follow in the Mountain Valley Memorial Park, Big Rock, VA. Active Pallbearers will be Matt Looney, Wayne Stiltner,
Ethan Stiltner, Barrett Justice, Ralph Stacy and Richard Cruey. Honorary
Pallbearers will be Family and Friends.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2011, Grundy, Buchanan Co., VA, Obituary
http://www.grundyfuneralhome.com/Obituary%20Files/shirley_jean_blankenship_akers.html
Shirley Jean Blankenship Akers, 70 years of age of Grundy, VA, passed away Thursday, June 2, 2011
at the Golden Living at the Cedars, Charlottesville, VA, following an extended
illness. Born in Buchanan County, she was the daughter of the late Charlie and Susie Emeline
Owens Blankenship. She was a
lifelong resident of Buchanan County and was a member of Greenbrier Baptist
Church. She was a devoted wife, loving mother, former Dietician at the Grundy
Senior High School.
Mrs. Akers was preceded in death by her husband, John Henry Akers,
Jr.
She is survived by 1-Daughter: Belinda Lee Akers, Charlottesville,
VA, 1-Son: John Fredrick Akers, Charlottesville, VA, 1-Sister: Darlene
Blankenship McClain, Vansant,
VA, 3-Brothers: Buford and wife Vivian Blankenship, Vansant, VA, Garney and wife Annette Blankenship, Vansant, VA, Jerry Lee and wife Sandy Blankenship, Vansant, VA. Also, survived by several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by 1-Sister:
Alpha Scott and 1-Brother: Gordon
Blankenship.
Funeral Services will be conducted Sunday, June 5, 2011 at 1:00
P.M. at the Grundy Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Kenneth Horne officiating with
burial to follow in the Blankenship
Family Cemetery on Lover’s Gap
Road, Vansant, VA. Active
Pallbearers will be Chuck McClain, Randy Scott, Michael Scott, Dennis Blankenship, Steve Blankenship
and Mark Lowe. Honorary Pallbearers will be Earl Scott, Jerry Blankenship, Buford Blankenship, Garney
Blankenship, Staff and
Management of Mountainside Senior Living, Crozet, VA, Staff and Management of
Golden Living at the Cedars, Charlottesville, VA, and Hospice of the Piedmont,
Charlottesville, VA.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2012, Grundy, Buchanan Co., VA, Obituary
Bluefield Daily Telegraph (WV) - April 25, 2012
Grace N. Ward Rife, 98 years of age, of the Slate Creek section of
Grundy, VA, passed away Monday, April 23, 2012 at the Mountain View Healthcare,
Elkhorn City, [Pike
Co.]Ky.
following an extended illness. Born in Buchanan County, VA, she was the
daughter of the late John and Maxie Rife Ward. She was employed as a mail
carrier. She was a life resident of Buchanan County, a member of the Grundy
Baptist Church for over 60 years, was an avid gardener, loving mother and
grandmother.
Mrs. Rife was preceded in death by her husband, David E. Rife,
March, 1981.
She is survived by one son, Jack and wife, Ruby Rife of Grundy, VA;
one daughter-in-law, Sylvia Compton of Pilgrim Knob, VA; two sisters, Stella
and husband, Wayne Baker of Louisa, VA, Dorothy Stiltner of Grundy, VA; four
brothers, Carlos and wife, Myrtle Ward of Grundy, VA, Jimmy and wife, Sue Ward
of Grundy, VA, Glen Astor and wife, Sharon Ward of Grundy, VA, Perry Donald and
wife, Debbie Ward of Gordonsville, VA. Also, survived by one granddaughter,
Lesa and husband, Rodney Wagner; three grandsons, Ronnie and wife, Carla Rife,
Donnie and wife, Ruthie Rife, and Gary and wife, Jane Rife; and seven
great-grandchildren.
Mrs. Rife was preceded in death by one son, Garry Donald Rife, May
20, 1998; stepmother, Ollie Blankenship Ward; nine sisters, Carrie Ward, Nellie Ward,
Victoria Ward, Gertie Ward, Carolyn Randolph, Mary Cartmell, Jean Young,
Shirley Ruth Merritt, and Velma Crouse; eight brothers, Dewey, Rex, Kirby,
Edward, Earl, Fred, Buford, and Elmer Ward.
Funeral services for Grace N. Ward Rife will be conducted Friday,
April 27, 2012 at 11:00 a.m. at the Grundy Funeral Home Chapel with ministers,
Don Tittle and Curtis Crouse officiating with burial to follow in the
Greenhills Memory Gardens, Claypool Hill, VA. Active pallbearers will be
grandchildren. Honorary pallbearers will be Staff of the Mountain View
Healthcare of Elkhorn City, Ky.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2012, Grundy, Buchanan Co., VA, Obituary
Bluefield Daily Telegraph (WV) - July 2, 2012
Jimmy Lester, 52, of Grundy, VA, passed away Saturday, June 30,
2012 in Buchanan General Hospital, Grundy, VA. Born March 24, 1960 in Iaeger, WV,
he was the son of Ruby Blevins Lester of Paynesville, WV and the late England
Lester. He was the owner and operator of Lester Construction and a retired
heavy equipment operator. He was an avid outdoorsman, enjoyed four-wheeling and
was of the Church of Christ Faith
In addition to his father, England Lester, he was preceded in death
by brothers, Jerry and Willard Lester.
Survivors include his wife,
Beth Blankenship Lester of Grundy, VA; daughter, Maranda Webb of
Bradshaw, W.VA; sons, Jimmy Adam Lester and wife, Stephanie of Grundy, VA,
Nicholas Andrew Lester and fiancé, Samantha Duty, of Grundy, VA; sisters, Tina
Owens and husband, Ronald, of Grundy, VA, Sandra Stacy and husband, Lonzo of
Pineville, W.VA; brothers, Wayne Lester and wife, Crystal, of Hurley, VA,
Sidney Lester and wife, Ann, of Grundy, VA. He is also survived by
grandchildren, Kelseigh Grace Lester, Nevaeh Brook Lester, Dakota Mullins,
Hunter Webb; and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services for Jimmy Lester will be conducted at 11:00 am, Tuesday,
July 3, 2012, at the Shortridge-Ramey Funeral Home Chapel, Grundy, VA with
Evangelist Hobert Kennedy officiating. Burial will follow in the Lester Family
Cemetery, Stateline Ridge No. 1, Paynesville, WV.
Active pallbearers will be family and friends. Honorary pallbearers will be the
staff of Mercy Ambulance Service.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2012, Grundy, Buchanan Co., VA, Obituary
Bluefield Daily Telegraph (WV) - July 27, 2012
Narcie Helen Church Stacy, 76 years of age, of the Stone Coal
Section of Grundy, VA, passed away Thursday, July 26, 2012 at the Buchanan
General Hospital following an extended illness. Born in Buchanan County, she
was a daughter of the late Harvey and Bertha Ward Church. She was a lifelong
resident of Buchanan County and was a member of the Jerusalem Primitive Baptist
Church for 44 years. She was a devoted wife, loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and was a wonderful homemaker.
Mrs. Stacy is survived by her husband of 58 years, Willard Buford
Stacy, Grundy, VA; four daughters, Charlotte Varney of Keen Mountain, VA,
Cheryl and husband, Ronald Dean Cantrell, of Conaway, VA, Chelia and husband,
Gary Hopkins, of Bristol, VA, Carla and husband, Larry Belcher, of Conaway, VA;
two sons, Willard Curtis and wife, Debbie Stacy, of Grundy, VA, Calvin Carlis
and wife, Lisa Stacy, of Grundy, VA; one sister, Janet and husband, Clyde
Justus, of Hurley, VA. Also, survived by nine grandchildren, Monica
Blankenship, Curtis Edward
Stacy, Jason Varney, Carlis Branden Stacy, Virginia Lee Price, Sarah Stacy,
Nicholas Fletcher, Jessica Hinkle, Cody Darrell Lester; seven great-grandchildren, Elizabeth Stacy, Evan Blankenship, Isaiah Stacy, Nicholas Price, Joseph
Stacy, Tannith Blankenship, and Hunter Hinkle.
She was preceded in death by two sisters, Pauline Hurley and Arlene
Gay Church; two brothers, Lenvil Church and Hollin Church; and one son-in-law,
Clyde Varney.
Funeral services for Narcie Helen Church Stacy will be conducted
Monday, July 30, 2012 at 1:00 p.m. at the Grundy Funeral Home Chapel with
Elders, Jeff Arnold, Willard Owens and Blake Mullins officiating with burial to
follow in Mountain Valley Memorial Park, Big Rock, VA.
Active pallbearers will be Jason
Varney, Eddie Stacy, Michael
Blankenship, Cody Lester,
Brandon Stacy, Chase Hinkle, Jimmy Church and Randy Justus. Honorary
pallbearers will be Dr. J.G. Patel, Tina Compton, Buchanan General Home Health
Employees and the 4th Floor Nursing Staff of Buchanan General Hospital.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2012, Grundy, Buchanan Co., VA, Obituary
Bluefield Daily Telegraph (WV) - August 11, 2012
Thelma Stacy Blankenship, 86 years of age, of Grundy, VA, passed away Thursday, Aug. 9,
2012 at her home following an extended illness. Born in Buchanan County, she
was the daughter of the late Dave and Mollie Stacy. She was a lifelong resident
of Buchanan County and was a member of New Zion Freewill Baptist Church. Thelma
loved life and was an elegant, classy lady. She was a devoted wife, loving
mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and was the
last surviving member of her immediate family.
Mrs. Blankenship
was preceded in death by her husband,
Miles Blankenship, June 1, 2009.
She is survived by three daughters,
Beulah and husband, Larry Crouse, of Grundy, VA, Marie Blankenship of Grundy, VA, Brenda and husband, Tom Sykes, of Orlando, Fla.; three grandchildren,
Natane and husband, Edward Nitto, of Oviedo, Fla., Michael and wife, Dawn
Crouse, of Knoxville, TN., Todd and wife, Virginia Sykes, of Orlando, Fla.;
five great-grandchildren, Elizabeth Crouse of Knoxville, TN., James Crouse of
Knoxville, TN., Miles Crouse of Knoxville, TN., Connor Sykes of Orlando, Fla.,
Joseph Nitto of Oviedo, Fla. Also, survived by special nephew, Vergus
Blankenship.
In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death
by three sisters, Mazie Charles, Rosie Charles, Brizie Potter and one infant
sister; five brothers, Oliver Stacy, Mack Stacy, Auldie Stacy, Plez Stacy and
Cleve Stacy.
Funeral Services to celebrate the life of Thelma Stacy Blankenship will be conducted Saturday, Aug. 11, 2012
at 1:00 p.m. at the Grundy Funeral Home Chapel with the Revs. E.C. Honaker and Curtis Crouse officiating with burial to follow in
the Mountain Valley Memorial Park, Big Rock, VA. Active pallbearers will be Michael Crouse,
James Crouse, Joseph Hall, Andrew Quinley, Ray Blankenship,
Kenny Ray Charles, Junior
Blankenship, Stewart Charles
and Sonny Blankenship. Honorary pallbearers will be Faye Lester,
Ella Mae King, Diedra King, Sherry
Blankenship, Joanne Charles,
Lucille Charles, Mary Quinley, Lois Griffey, Jennifer Hensley and the Employees
of Special Care Hospice.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2012, Grundy, Buchanan Co., VA, Obituary
Bluefield Daily Telegraph (WV) - January 3, 2013
Edith Fern Fields Yuhasz, 94 years of age, of Grundy, VA, this
master teacher has quietly gone on to be with her Master Teacher, Sunday, Dec.
30, 2012 at her home following an extended illness. Born in Buchanan County,
she was the daughter of the late George Washington and Gracie McClanahan
Fields.
She was a lifelong resident of Buchanan County and was a member of
the Grundy Church of Christ for 67-years where she taught Bible school for many
years and was very active in the Butterflies. Edith earned Valedictorian of the
Class of 1940 of Mountain Mission School, attended Milligan College in Johnson
City, TN. for one year, and then transferred to Radford where she graduated in
1943. After she graduated, she began working for the Buchanan County School
System and did so for 35-years. She taught 8th grade math, science and home
economics at Grundy Junior High and Grundy Senior High during her tenure. After
retiring, she continued being active in the community by working with such
organizations as the American Cancer Society, American Red Cross and the
Retired Teachers Association. She was a devoted wife, loving mother,
grandmother, great-grandmother and was an avid
gardener, seamstress and cook.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her loving
husband of 51-years, John S. Yuhasz; two sisters,
Faye Fields Blankenship and Elsie Fields Cline; and one brother,
Dorsey Fields.
She is survived by one daughter, Carolyn and husband Jim Lilly of
Decatur, Ga.; one son, David and wife Anita Yuhasz of Key Largo, Fla.; two
sisters, Ruby Cline of Tampa, Fla. and Opal M. Belcher of Ft. Meyers, Fla.; one
sister-in-law, Fern Fields of Clintwood, VA; six grandchildren, Amy and husband
Dan Richards of St. Cloud, Fla., Grace Yuhasz of Key Largo, Fla., Eric Yuhasz
of Orlando, Fla., Royce and wife Melinda Lilly of Ellenwood, Ga., James Todd
Lilly of Fall Branch, TN. and Shawn and wife Kristy Lilly of Fall Branch, TN.;
and six great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral Services for Edith Fern Filds Yuhasz will be conducted
Thursday, Jan. 3, 2013 at noon at the Grundy Funeral Home Chapel with Evg.
Dennis Wimmer officiating with burial to follow in Mountain Valley Memorial
Park, Big Rock, VA. Active & honorary pallbearers will be Joe Besenyei, Hank Blankenship, James Todd Lilly, Shawn Lilly, Eric
Yuhasz, Bobby Besenyei and Denny Fuller.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2010, Hurley, Buchanan
Co., VA, Obituary
http://www.bdtonline.com/archivesearch/local_story_032180524.html
Harold Fred Justus, 76 years of age, of Hurley, VA, passed away
Sunday, January 31, 2010 at the Wellmont Bristol Regional Medical Center,
Bristol, TN., following an extended illness. Born in Buchanan County, he was
the son of the late James A. and Mary Lester Justus. He was a lifelong resident
of Buchanan County and was a member of the Hurley Presbyterian Church. Mr.
Justus served in the United States Army during the Korean Conflict where he
received the OCC Medal Germany, National Defense Service Medal and the Good
Conduct Medal and was a retired coal miner. He was a devoted husband and loved
fishing, camping, reading and NASCAR. Mr. Justus was a former employee of
Island Creek Coal Company and was a member of the United Mine Workers of
America.
He is survived by his wife of 43 years, Waline Stacy Justus,
Hurley, VA; three sisters, Ora Hilton, Hurley, VA, Marie Smith, Hurley, VA,
Dottie and husband Kennith Wolford, Hurley, VA; one brother, Garfield Dan and
wife Gail Justus, Hurley, VA. He is also survived by several nieces and
nephews.
He was preceded in death by two sisters, Dora Stacy
Blankenship and Mary Justus Blankenship; and five brothers, Edgar Justus, Earl
Justus, Bobby Justus, Billy Justus and Jack Justus.
Funeral services for Harold Fred Justus will be conducted Thursday,
February 4, 2010 at 1:00 p.m. at the Grundy Funeral Home Chapel with the
Reverend Curtis Stacy officiating with burial to follow in J.C. Lester Cemetery
on Pounding Mill near Hurley, VA.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2010, Hurley, Buchanan Co.,
VA Obituary
Bluefield
Daily Telegraph (WV) -
February 1, 2010
Harold Fred Justus, 76 years of age, of Hurley, VA, passed away
Sunday, January 31, 2010 at the Wellmont Bristol Regional Medical Center,
Bristol, TN., following an extended illness. Born in Buchanan County, he was
the son of the late James A. and Mary Lester Justus.
He was a lifelong resident of Buchanan County and was a member of
the Hurley Presbyterian Church. Mr. Justus served in the United States Army
during the Korean Conflict where he received the OCC Medal Germany, National
Defense Service Medal and the Good Conduct Medal and was a retired coal miner.
He was a devoted husband and loved fishing, camping, reading and NASCAR. Mr.
Justus was a former employee of Island Creek Coal Company and was a member of
the United Mine Workers of America.
He is survived by his wife of 43 years, Waline Stacy Justus,
Hurley, VA; three sisters, Ora Hilton, Hurley, VA, Marie Smith, Hurley, VA,
Dottie and husband Kennith Wolford, Hurley, VA; one brother, Garfield Dan and
wife Gail Justus, Hurley, VA. He is also survived by several nieces and
nephews.
He was preceded in death by two sisters, Dora Stacy Blankenship and Mary Justus Blankenship; and five brothers, Edgar Justus, Earl Justus, Bobby Justus, Billy
Justus and Jack Justus.
Funeral services for Harold Fred Justus will be conducted Thursday,
February 4, 2010 at 1:00 p.m. at the Grundy Funeral Home Chapel with the
Reverend Curtis Stacy officiating with burial to follow in J.C. Lester Cemetery
on Pounding Mill near Hurley, VA. Active pallbearers will be family and
friends. Full military rites will be conducted at the cemetery by Members of
Childs Gentry Post No. 7360 of the Veterans of Foreign Wars.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2010, Hurley, Buchanan
Co., VA, Obituary
http://www.grundyfuneralhome.com/Obituary%20Files/john_a_matney.htm
John A. Matney, 78 years of age of Hurley, Virginia, passed away
Friday, February 12, 2010 from injuries sustained in an automobile accident in
Kingsport, Tennessee. Born in Buchanan County, he was the son of the late
Harvey and Elsie Blankenship Matney. He was a lifelong resident
of Buchanan County and was of the Holiness Faith. He was a devoted husband,
loving father, grandfather and was owner/operator of Matney Motors, Hurley,
Virginia
Mr. Matney is survived by his wife, Hattie Belcher Matney, Hurley,
VA, 1-Daughter: Sandra Kay Matney and special friend James Arthur Smith, Jr.,
Hurley, VA, 1-Son: Kenneth and his wife Della Matney, Chicago, IL, 3-Sisters:
Kathleen and husband Hershel Walker, Bell Buckle, TN, Wortha Crawford, Cedar
Bluff, VA, Ruby Mullins, Swords, Creek, VA, 2-Brothers: Harvey Matney, Jr.,
Grundy, VA, Teddy Ray Matney, Huntsville, NC Also, survived by
1-Grandson: Johnny Ray Matney, Chicago, IL, and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by 1-Sister: Faye Wolford and 3-Brothers:
James Matney, Ernest Matney and Henry Matney.
Funeral services for John A. Matney will be conducted Tuesday,
February 16, 2010 at 1:00 P.M. at Grundy Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Curtis
Stacy officiating with entombment to follow in the Greenhills Memory Gardens Mausoleum,
Claypool Hill, VA.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2010, Hurley, Buchanan Co., VA, Obituary
http://www.grundyfuneralhome.com/Obituary%20Files/mabel_vance_endicott_blankenship.htm
Mabel Vance Endicott Blankenship, 86 years of age of Hurley, VA, passed away Monday, March 29, 2010
at the Holston Valley Medical Center, Kingsport, TN, following a brief illness.
Born [SSDI-b24Nov1923] in McDowell County, WV, she was the daughter of the late William
and Mattie Wyatt Vance.
She was a resident of Buchanan County most of her life and was a
member of the Old Regular Baptist Church for 45-years. She was a devoted wife,
loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, great-great-grandmother
and was a wonderful homemaker.
Mrs. Blankenship
was preceded in death by her first husband: William Blaine Endicott and her
second husband: Lee Blankenship.
She is survived by
2-Daughters: Judy Blankenship, Hurley, VA, Darlene and husband Steve Baker, Hurley, VA, 3-Sons: Farley and wife Evelyn Endicott, Vale, NC, Roger and wife Brenda Blankenship, Grundy, VA, Ray Blankenship, Butner, NC, 1-Sister: Ethel Meadows,
Phelps, KY, 1-Half Brother: William Vance, Swords Creek, VA. Also, survived by
14-Grandchildren, 10-Great-Grandchildren, 1-Great-Great-Grandchild, and several
nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by 1-Daughter: Ruby Rife;
3-Grandchildren; 6-Sisters: Flora Kennedy, Nancy Cantrell, Alice Dotson, Cosby
Lester, Ruby Woods and Macie Bailey; 4-Brothers: Stuart Vance, Marvin Vance,
Earl Vance and Lonnie Vance.
Funeral Services will be conducted Friday, April 2, 2010 at 1:00
P.M. at the Grundy Funeral Home Chapel with Evg. Dennis Wimmer officiating with
burial to follow in Mary Lou Cemetery on State Line Ridge #1, Paynesville, WV.
Active Pallbearers will be Family and Friends.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2010, Hurley, Buchanan Co., VA, Obituary
http://www.grundyfuneralhome.com/Obituary%20Files/roger_dean_blankenship.htm
Roger Dean Blankenship, 53 years of age of the Right Hand Fork of Paw Paw, near Hurley,
VA, passed away Monday, December 13, 2010 following an automobile accident.
Born March 28, 1957 in Buchanan County, he was the son of Malvia Pruitt Blankenship Dotson, Hurley, VA, and the late Charles Edward Blankenship.
He was a disabled coal miner, loved playing with his niece and
nephew, picking his guitar, an avid outdoorsman and enjoyed watching the
Pittsburgh Steelers play football. Roger was a 1975 Graduate of Hurley High
School and a member of Kelsa Church of Christ.
He is survived by his companion, Angela Bailey and daughter Valerie, of
Hurley, VA, His mother: Malvia Pruitt Blankenship Dotson, Hurley, VA, 2-Sisters: Pam
Blankenship, Hurley, VA, Debbie and husband Jack Long, Tazewell, VA, 1-Brother: Charles
Gregory and wife Luciana Blankenship, Hurley, VA. Also,
survived by Special Aunt, Alpha Johnson; Special Uncle, Zeke and wife Jean
Pruitt; Special Niece and Nephew, Morgan and Charles
Blankenship; and several
Cousins.
He was preceded in death by Maternal Grandparents, Dock and Octavia
Pruitt, Paternal Grandparents, John and Kelsa
Blankenship, several Aunts,
Uncles and Cousins.
Funeral Services will be conducted Friday, December 17, 2010 at
11:00 A.M. at the Grundy Funeral Home Chapel with Ministers: Darrell Davis and
Tommy Conn officiating with burial to follow in Mountain Valley Memorial Park,
Big Rock, and VA. Active Pallbearers will be Jack Long, Dennis Damron, Danny
Harold Dotson, Gary Dotson, Paul Estep, Greg Estep, Earnel Dotson and Paul
Dotson.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2011, Hurley, Buchanan Co., VA, Obituary
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/64920595/easter-justus
Easter
Blankenship Justus, 70, of Hurley, died Tuesday, January
18, 2011 at Clinch Valley Medical Center, Richlands. Born September 27, 1940 in
Buchanan County, she was the daughter of the late Clell and Lottie Blankenship.
She was a
homemaker and a member of North Spring Old Regular Baptist Church for over 43
years.
In addition to
her parents, she was preceded in death by brothers, J.C. Blankenship, L.E.
Blankenship, J.D. Blankenship and Roger Dale Blankenship; three nieces, Kimberly
Renee Justus, Kathy Jo Blankenship and Mary Lou Hensley; and one nephew, Paul Gibson, Jr..
She is survived
by her husband, Joshua Justus, Jr.; one daughter, Karen Justus and husband,
Danny C. Justus, of Hurley; two sons, Harold Junior "BB" Justus and
wife, Denise and Mark Allen Justus, all of Hurley; one granddaughter, Amanda
Hope Matney; three grandsons, Daniel Cooper Justus, Joshua Reid Cooper Justus,
Joshua Health Justus; daughter-at-heart, Nadine Gibson, of Pounding Mill; five sisters,
Betty McClanahan and
husband, Cecil, of Oakwood, Anita Stanley
and husband, Larry, of Grundy, Bonnie Bower and husband, Tom and Christine Justus, all of Hurley and Jenny Mae Gibson, of
Tazewell; two brothers, Ray Blankenship and wife, Jackie, of Elkton, MD and Virgus
Blankenship and wife, Evelyn, of Abingdon.
Funeral
services were conducted Saturday, January 22 at North Spring Old Regular
Baptist Church at Wolford with Elders of North Spring Old Regular Baptist
Church and Elders David Lester, George Thomason, Danny McCoy and Danny Hurley
officiating. Burial followed in Mountain Valley Memorial Park, Big Rock. Pallbearers
were grandsons and nephews. Grundy Funeral Home of Grundy.
2011, Hurley, Buchanan Co., VA, Obituary
Bluefield Daily Telegraph (WV) - June 26, 2011
John "Johnny" Merricks III, 56 years old, of Hurley, VA,
passed away Saturday, June 25, 2011 at the University of
Virginia Hospital, Charlottesville, VA,
following an extended illness that he fought hard. Born in Tazewell County, VA,
he was the son of the late John Merricks II and Mary Magdalene "Mag"
Lockhart Merricks.
Johnny was an avid fan of the Atlanta Braves, Pittsburg Steelers,
Duke Blue Devils and Kyle Bush. He was the owner and operator of Merricks
Towing, in which he so enjoyed meeting and helping people. He was a lifelong
resident of Buchanan County and was a six-year member of the New Hope Christian
Church where he dearly loved his church family.
Mr. Merricks is survived by his loving and devoted wife of
32-Years, Cynthia "Ms. Cindy" Johnson Merricks, Hurley, VA; and his
special K-9 friend, Lexie, whom he watched the "Price is Right" with
daily; three sisters, Phyllis and husband Harry Scott, Vansant, VA, Ruth Selfe,
Roanoke, VA, Mary Beth and husband Ricky Stiltner, Hurley, VA; four nieces,
Angelia Ward McClanahan, Grundy, VA, April Scott Wimmer, Dayton, Ohio, Emily
Johnson, Warrenton, VA, Reagan Johnson, Graham, NC.; one nephew, Jeremiah
Johnson, Warrenton, VA. He is also survived by one great-niece; and three
great-nephews; and a special Aunt, Betty Blankenship.
Funeral services for John "Johnny" Merricks III will be
conducted Wednesday, June 29, 2011 at 11:00 a.m. at the New Hope Christian
Church with Evg. William L. Neeley officiating with burial to follow in
Mountain Valley Memorial Park, Big Rock, VA. Active
pallbearers will be Ryan Lester, Randy Ashby, Jerry Justus, Ted Johnson, Randy
Johnson and Jerry Hobbs. Honorary pallbearers will be men of the New Hope
Christian Church, James Blankenship, Bob
Adkins, Harry Scott, Ricky Stiltner, Greg McClanahan, Brandon Wimmer and Wayne
Wiseman.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2012, Hurley, Buchanan Co., VA, Obituary
Bluefield Daily Telegraph (WV) - March 9, 2012
Herbert Coleman, 76, of 1024 Woodcrest Road, Hurley, VA, passed
away Friday, March 9, 2012 at home following an extended illness. Born in
Buchanan County, VA, he was the son of the late Charlie and Katherine Blair
Stiltner Coleman. He was a member of the Primitive Baptist Church and was a
disabled coal miner. Mr. Coleman was a member of the Buchanan County Lifesaving
Crew for several years.
He is survived by one sister, Mrs. Jim (Frances) Edwards of Big
Rock, VA; two brothers, Estil (Melba) Lester of Hurley, VA, and Elsie (Mary)
Lester of Big Rock, VA. Mr. Coleman is also survived by several nieces and
nephews including a special niece, Patricia Blankenship of Haysi, VA.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Jewelene Wolford Coleman; by
three brothers, Dewey Lee Coleman, Albert Ray Lester and Carl Lester; and by
two sisters, Elizabeth Owens and Thelma Taylor.
Funeral Services for Herbert Coleman will be conducted Monday,
March 12, 2012 at 1:00 p.m. at the Sulphur Springs Primitive Baptist Church,
Paw Paw, VA. with Elders,
Brian Moore, Estil Hackney, Shawn Dotson, Jimmy Smith and Larry Mounts
officiating. Burial will follow in the Blackburn Cemetery on the left fork of
Paw Paw, VA. Active pallbearers will
be Casey Lester, Cody
Blankenship, Jimmy Blankenship, Sid Stiltner, Chester Wolford, Basil
Lester and Denver Stiltner.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2012, Hurley, Buchanan Co., VA, Obituary
http://www.virginiamountaineer.com/obituaries.html
Walter McCoy, 73, of Hurley, died Friday, July 27, 2012 at his
home. Born May 19, 1939 in Hurley, he was the son of the late Emory and Ella
Matney McCoy. He was a retired truck driver.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife,
Betty Jean McCoy; six sisters, Virginia Vanover, Princess (Sissy) Canterbury,
Arbutis Matney, Texas Hurley, Juanita Matney, Lakie Mullins; and two brothers,
Velt and Stradford McCoy.
He is survived by two daughters,
Carolyn Justus and husband, Lloyd Walter, of Hurley and Geraldine Blankenship and husband,
Iven, of Gilbert, WV; one son, Addison McCoy
and wife, Mary McCoy, of Hurley; grandchildren,
Cherokia McCoy of Hurley, Olivia Ann Bryant of Culpeper, Jason Bryant of
Harrisonburg, Jessica Ann Whitt and husband, Brock, of Princeton, WV and Jason Ray Blankenship of Baisden, WV; great-grandchildren,
Chelsey Faith Whittt, Carly Maxine Whitt and Isiah Brock Whitt and Jenna Bryant
of Culpeper; one sister, Della Prater and husband, Ulvert, of Hurley; and one
brother, Roger McCoy and wife, Phyllis, of Hurley.
Funeral services were conducted Tuesday, July 31 at Little Dove
Regular Baptist Church at Hurley with Elders Josh Justus Jr., Danny McCoy, Bill
McCoy, James Stacy, Danny Cooper Justus, Eric Williamson, Bobby Scott Sr. and
Ordrey McCoy, David Lester and Danny Hurley officiating. Burial followed in the
Emory McCoy Cemetery on Old Guesses Fork Road at Hurley. Pallbearers were
family and friends.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2012, Hurley, Buchanan Co., VA, Obituary
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/97819347/billy-clyde-blankenship
Billy
"Bill" Clyde Blankenship, 66, of
Hurley, died Saturday, September 15, 2012 at Buchanan General Hospital in
Grundy. Born November 27, 1945 in Buchanan County, he was the son of the late Byrd and Mary Owens
Blankenship.
He was a
retired coal miner, having worked in the coal industry for over 30 years. He
was an avid sportsman and political enthusiast.
In addition to
his parents, he was preceded in death by one son, William M.
"Billy" Blankenship; one brother, Larry Blankenship; and one sister, Lois Marshall.
He is survived
by his wife of 45 years, Lois Blankenship; one son, David Blankenship and wife, Tina, of Grundy; one daughter, Cassy Salmons Blankenship of Hurley; one grandson, William Blankenship; four brothers, Lloyd Blankenship, Bob
Blankenship and Jerry
Blankenship, all of Harman and Freeman Blankenship of North Carolina; one sister,
Patsy Owens of
Harman; special caregivers, Sandy Salmons, Debbie Blackburn, Kim Hackney and
Teresa Powell; several nieces and nephews.
Funeral
services were conducted Tuesday, September 18 at North Springs Old Regular
Baptist Church at Wolford with Elders Steve Baker and Roger Coleman and elders
of North Springs Old Regular Baptist Church officiating. Burial followed in the
Salmons Family Cemetery in Hurley. Pallbearers were family members and nephews.
Honorary pallbearers were Dr. J. G. Patel, Greg Mullins, Pat Justus, Ray Matney
and Jim Stanley. Virginia Funeral Home of Grundy.
+Kelsa, Buchanan Co., VA, Daugherty Family Cemetery
http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GScid=2474079&GRid=102839076&
Blankenship, Lovis, unknown, 2011,
D/o Flora Prater
Blankenship Daugherty, Cause
of Death Bullet wound to the head unsure accidental/suicide possible.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2010, Mavisdale, Buchanan Co., VA, Obituary
http://obitsforlife.com/obituary/166484/Blankenship-Bill.php
Mr. Bill Sterling Blankenship, age 76, of Mavisdale, Virginia, passed away Friday (September 24,
2010) at his home. Born May 9, 1934 in Buchanan County, Virginia, he was a son
of the late Dick Richard and Jenny Catherine Hess Blankenship. A lifelong resident of the area, he was
of the Holiness faith and a disabled coal miner.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by five brothers, Estil, Ben, Robert, Luke, and Linkous Blankenship, and
five sisters, Gladys, Betty, and Gertrude Blankenship,
Dollie Gracie Hale, and Edith Goldie Hicks.
Survivors include his wife
of fifty-five years, Genet Lou
Amy Blankenship of the home;
two daughters, Mary Beth Morgan and Melissa and Kelly Joe all of Mavisdale; four sons, Billy Blankenship and wife, Frances, Danny Dwayne Blankenship and wife, Cyndi, Teddy
Blankenship and wife, Rhonda
all of Richlands, Virginia, Charlie
Blankenship and wife, Candy of
Mavisdale; three brothers, Floyd Blankenship, Jr. and wife, Linda of Tazewell, Brady Blankenship and wife, Sharon of Rosedale, and James Blankenship and wife, Brenda of Oakwood; seven
grandchildren, two step-grandchildren, and eight great-grandchildren, and
several nieces and nephews also survive.
Funeral services will be conducted at 2:00 PM Sunday in the Honaker
Funeral Home Chapel, Honaker, Virginia with Rev. Ancil Childress and Sis. Brenda Blankenship officiating. Interment will follow in the Blankenship Cemetery at Page, Virginia. Pallbearers will be Bobby Lee Morgan, Kelly Joe
Hill, Brian Morgan, Terry Cruey, Scotty Harris, Bobby Morgan, and Jackie Keen.
Honorary pallbearers will be Arnold "Bounce" Campbell, Keith Blankenship, Richard Boyd, Elijah Lester and Otis
Street.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2011, Mavisdale, Buchanan Co., VA, Obituary
http://obitsforlife.com/obituary/320438/Blankenship-Genet.php
Mrs. Genet Lou Amy Blankenship, age 74, of Mavisdale, Virginia, passed away Saturday night (March
26, 2011) in a Richlands, Virginia,
hospital. Born September 11, 1936 in Buchanan County, Virginia, she was a
daughter of the late William
Bill Mathias Blankenship and Dora Mae Street Blankenship. A lifelong resident of the area, she was
of the Holiness faith.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Bill Blankenship, two brothers, Roy Blankenship and Ira
McKinley Blankenship, and one
brother-in-law, Freddie Mills.
Survivors include two daughters,
Mary Beth Morgan and Melissa Dye
both of Mavisdale; Billy Blankenship and
wife, Frances of Raven, Charlie
Blankenship and wife, Candy of
Rowe, Danny DeWayne Blankenship of
Mavisdale, and Teddy
Blankenship and wife, Rhonda
of Keen Mountain; two brothers, Dave Blankenship and wife, Daisy of Pounding Mill and Harlan Blankenship of Shortts Gap; two sisters, Marie Mills of North Carolina and Tilda Harris and husband, Benjamin of Fries, Virginia; special friends,
Terry Cruey and Ashley Carter; seven grandchildren, two step-grandchildren,
eight great grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews also survive.
Funeral services will be conducted at 2:00 PM Tuesday in the
Honaker Funeral Home Chapel, Honaker, Virginia with Sister Brenda Blankenship, Rev. Bill Clifton, and Rev. Ancil
Childress officiating. Interment will follow in the Blankenship Cemetery at Page, Virginia. Pallbearers will be
Bobby Lee Morgan, Brian Morgan, Terry Cruey, Scotty Harris, Bobby Morgan, and Charles Pee Wee Blankenship. Honorary pallbearers will be Arnold
Bounce Campbell, Keith
Blankenship, Richard Boyd,
Elijah Lester, Otis Street, and Neal Blankenship.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2011, Maxie, Buchanan Co., VA, Obituary
Bluefield Daily Telegraph (WV) - May 16, 2011
Veral Edith Foster Elswick, 82 years of age, of Maxie, VA, passed
away Friday, May 13, 2011 at the Pikeville Medical Center, Pikeville, Ky., following a brief illness. Born in Madison County, NC,
she was the daughter of the late Dewey and Reva Rainey Foster. She was a
resident of Buchanan County most of her life and was a member of the Harman
Memorial Baptist Church. She was a devoted wife, loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and was a wonderful homemaker.
Mrs. Elswick is survived by her husband of 62 years, Earl Elswick,
Maxie, VA; one daughter, Brenda Bowman and husband Delmer, Pounding Mill, VA;
two sons, Randy Elswick, Maxie, VA, Gary Elswick and wife Terri, Keen Mountain,
VA; one sister, Kathleen Foster Elswick, Dandridge, TN.; one brother, Homer
Foster, Hot Springs, NC.; two sisters-in-law, Shirley Foster, Morristown, TN.,
June Southgate and husband Herb, West Palm Beach, Fla.; five grandchildren,
Cindy Bowman Silva and husband David, Sarasota, Fla., Stoney Bowman, Pounding
Mill, VA, Shane Bowman and wife Tina, Grundy, VA, Bridget Elswick, Abingdon, VA,
Gari Jo Elswick, Keen Mountain, VA. She is also survived by four great-grandchildren, Justin Silva,
Hailee Silva, Dalton
Blankenship and Lilly Bowman;
special niece, Patty Elswick Coleman; special friend, Peggy Clevinger; and
several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by one sister, Marie Foster Osteen; two
brothers, Jack and Charles Foster; sister-in-law, Macie Groves; two
brothers-in-law, Vergil Elswick and Max Osteen.
Funeral services for Veral Edith Foster Elswick will be conducted
Tuesday, May 17, 2011 at 1:00 p.m. at the Harman Memorial Baptist Church with
Pastor Shea Shrader officiating with entombment to follow in Mountain Rest
Mausoleum, Mountain Valley Memorial Park, Big Rock, VA.
Active pallbearers will be Delmer Bowman, Stoney Bowman, Shane Bowman, Justin
Silva, David Silva, Jim Belcher, Burl Ratliff and Doug Clevinger. Honorary
pallbearers will be Roger Wilson, Bob Blankenship,
Jeff Coleman, Kermit Clevinger and Bill Hankins.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2011, Maxie, Buchanan Co., VA, Obituary
http://www.grundyfuneralhome.com/Obituary%20Files/michelle_patricia_kelly_blankens.html
Michelle Patricia Kelly Blankenship, 59 years of age of Maxie, VA, went to be with the Lord on
Sunday, July 24, 2011 at her home following an extended illness. Born in West
Brownsville, Pennsylvania, she was the daughter of the late Jack Kelly and
Doris Marie Robinson Kelly.
She had been a resident of Buchanan County several years and was a
homemaker, a devoted wife and proud mother. She was a member of the Breaks
Church of Christ and a dedicated member of the Harman Volunteer Fire
Department. She was employed by Zayre’s for ten and half years and Firestone
Tires for six years. Michelle was a Nascar fan and an
avid bowler as well as a Pittsburg Steeler fan. She also loved her dogs: Lady,
Fang and Demitri. Michelle was very proud of her Irish heritage, and her
family. She spoke often of her family and looked forward to visits with them.
It was a pleasure to hear her talk of their family gatherings. One only had to
be around Michelle for a short while, to know how proud she was of Randall and
his military service, and their days of drag racing. She was especially proud
of their son Michael, he was the light of her life. Michelle was also blessed to have
wonderful in-laws, she spoke of them and especially how Flossie and Teresa had
been there to help in these last trying months. Michelle was a wonderful person
and her presence will be missed by many.
Ms. Blankenship is
survived by her husband of forty
years, Randall Lee Blankenship, Maxie, VA, 1-Son: Michael John
Blankenship, Maxie, VA,
1-Sister: Pam Kelly and husband (Harold) Arendt, Cleveland, OH
She was preceded in death by -2- brothers: twin brother-Michael
Patrick Kelly and Bill Kelly.
Funeral Services will be conducted Friday, July 29, 2011 at 11:00
A.M. at the Grundy Funeral Home Chapel with Minister: Clint Stewart
officiating.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2012, Maxie, Buchanan Co., VA, Obituary
Bluefield Daily Telegraph (WV) - August 18, 2012
Virginia Lee Morefield Landreth, 95 years of age, went to be with
the Lord, Friday evening, Aug. 17, 2012 at her
residence, surrounded by her family. Born in Laural Bloomery, TN., March 2,
1917, she was the daughter of the late Gene Morefield and Pearl Chappel
Morefield.
At age approximately 8, she accepted Christ. She was baptized in
her Baptist church. She received her high school diploma from Big Creek High
School and met Frank Landreth. Frank and Virginia were married on Oct. 31,
1936. Virginia attended church at the Old Harman School. She joined Harman
Memorial Baptist Church (HMBC) in March of 1941, where she attended until the
Lord called her home. She worked as a waitress, as a nurse, as a salesperson in
a furniture store , and, lastly, as a teacher for the
Buchanan County Schools for 26 years. She started teaching at Home Creek with a
high school degree. She taught and went to college during the summer and at
night. She graduated from Pikeville College with a BS degree in Education. She
was a dedicated Christian. Her church roles included: The WMU President, Young
Womens Association President, Girls Auxiliary Leader, Junior and Senior Women's
Sunday School Class teacher, Vacation Bible School worker, Teacher for the New
Members' Class. Virginia Landreth lived so that others could see Jesus in her
life. She was a beacon of light for the Lord in this world, and gave others
direction, strength, and comfort through her witness.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her
husband of 61 years, Frank McNutt Landreth; two granddaughters, Janie Landreth,
Alisa Kaye Landreth; and one grandson, Steven Fletcher.
She is survived by one daughter, Glorianna Lee Fletcher and husband
George of Maxie, VA; son, Frankie Landreth and wife Gaye of Maxie, VA; five grandchildren, Donna Looney of Breaks, VA,
Dianna Hagy of Vansant, VA, Amanda
Blankenship of Grundy, VA, Ami
Shelton of Chatham, VA. and Mike Fletcher of Maxie, VA.
She is also survived by 14 great-grandchildren,
Sarah Moody, Laura Maust, Davey Looney, Chase Looney, Marc Hagy, Derek
Fletcher, Linsey Fletcher, Nicky Fletcher, Virginia Price, Anthony Scott, Austin Blankenship, Emma Blankenship, Jarrod Shelton, Angela Shelton and one
great-great-grandson.
Funeral services for Virginia Lee Morefield Landreth will be
conducted Tuesday, Aug. 21, 2012 at 11:00 a.m. at the Harman Memorial Baptist
Church with Pastor Shea Shrader officiating. Burial will follow in the Mountain
Valley Memorial Park, Big Rock, VA. Active pallbearers will be her grandsons: Austin Blankenship, Anthony Scott, Derek Fletcher, Davey
Looney, Jarrod Shelton, Marc Hagy and Chase Looney, Men of the Harman Memorial
Baptist Church will serve as honorary pallbearers.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2010, Rowe, Buchanan Co., VA,
Obituary
http://bdtonline.com/obituaries/x1707764263/Fannie-Ellen-Blankenship
Fannie Ellen Blankenship, age 84, of the Rowe, VA. area of Buchanan
County, went to be with the Lord on Friday, December 10, 2010. In recent years,
she had made her home at the Mountain View Adult Care Assisted Living Facility
in Lebanon, VA. Born March 27, 1926, she was the daughter of the late Frank and
Julia E. Blankenship Street.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her
husband, Arthur Lee “Mousie” Blankenship; one
sister, Roxie Street; and one brother, Howard Street.
Survivors are: One son, Larry David Blankenship and wife, Claudine of Tazewell, VA; one brother, John Street of
Rowe, VA; two grandchildren, Dia
Blankenship of Bluefield, VA, David Blankenship and wife, Natalie of Tazewell, VA; three
great-grandchildren. Madeline Blankenship,
Tre Blankenship, and Rylee Blankenship; special nephew, James “Jimmy” Kennedy of
Honaker, VA; loving and special care givers, Joe and Linda Mays, Sherry
Bellamy, and the excellent staff of the Mountain View Adult Care Assisted
Living Facility.
Funeral services for Fannie Ellen Blankenship will be conducted Wednesday, December 15, 2010 at 11:00 a.m. at
the Hurst-Scott Funeral Chapel in Richlands, VA. with
the Reverend Jerry Harman officiating. Interment will follow at the Clinch
Valley Memorial Cemetery in Richlands, VA. Pallbearers will be Donnie Belcher,
Ronnie Belcher, Matthew Belcher, Jeff Blankenship, Ricky Blankenship, and Ronald Owens.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2010, Rowe, Buchanan Co., VA, Obituary
http://obitsforlife.com/obituary/166520/Blankenship-Thelma.php
Mrs. Thelma Lockhart Blankenship, age 78, of Rowe, Virginia, passed away Tuesday (December 28,
2010) at her home. Born September 29, 1932 in Council, Virginia, she was a
daughter of the late Henry and Pearl Breeding Lockhart. She was a graduate of
Council High School and a retired cook, having been employed at Yorkshire
Elementary School. She was a member of Rowe Pentecostal Holiness Church.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Willard Blankenship, one daughter, Rebecca Darlene Blankenship, four brothers, Earl, Harlis, Virgil, and
Arnold Lockhart, and one sister, Eleanor Rutherford.
Survivors include two sons,
James Blankenship of Rowe, and David Blankenship of Manassas; one sister, Geneva Hess of
Honaker; two brothers, O. B. Lockhart of Honaker and C. O. Lockhart of
Spotsylvania, Virginia; five grandchildren, five great-grandchildren, and
several nieces and nephews also survive.
Funeral services will be conducted at 11:00 AM Friday in the
Honaker Funeral Home Chapel, Honaker, Virginia with Rev. Ancil Childress
officiating. Interment will follow in Russell Memorial Cemetery at Lebanon,
Virginia. Relatives and friends will serve as pallbearers.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2011, Rowe, Buchanan Co., VA, Obituary
http://obitsforlife.com/obituary/305008/Blankenship-Ira.php
Mr. Ira McKinley Blankenship, age 67, of Rowe, Virginia, passed away Sunday (February 20, 2011)
in Richlands, Virginia. Born March
11, 1943 in Buchanan County, Virginia, he was a son of the late William Bill and Dora
Street Blankenship.
A lifelong resident of the area, he was of the Pentecostal Holiness
faith. A disabled coal miner, he was formerly employed by Jewell Smokeless Coal
Company. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, skiing at the lake, and transporting his
daughter to work.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one infant daughter, Rebecca Jean Blankenship, one brother,
Roy Blankenship, and several brothers-in-law.
Survivors include his wife
of forty-five years, Shirley
Blankenship of the home; children, Jonathan Blankenship of Johnson City, Tennessee and Barbara Blankenship of the home; two brothers, Dave
Blankenship and wife, Mary of
Pounding Mill and Harlin
Blankenship of Shortt Gap;
three sisters, Tildy Harris and husband, Benjamin Bub of Fries, Virginia, Amy Blankenship of Mavisdale, and Marie Mills of Mt. Airy, North Carolina; his special companion, Princess;
several nieces, nephews, and a host of friends also survive.
Funeral services will be conducted at 2:00 PM Thursday in the
Honaker Funeral Home Chapel, Honaker, Virginia with Rev. Ancil Childress and
Rev. Charles Hubbard officiating. Interment will follow in the Street Cemetery
at Rowe, Virginia. Pallbearers will be Chris Ratliff, John Street, Jonathan Blankenship, Scottie Harris, Frankie Harris, and Terry
Harris. Honorary pallbearers will be Harold Street, Timothy Blankenship, Bro. Russell Harris, and Rev. Arvil
Arwood.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2011, Rowe, Buchanan Co., VA, Obituary
http://obitsforlife.com/obituary/309142/Street-John.php
Mr. John Wesley Street, age 87, of Rowe, Virginia, passed away
Monday (March 14, 2011) in a Richlands,
Virginia hospital. Born January 18, 1924 in Whitewood, Virginia, he was a son
of the late Frank and Julia
Blankenship Street.
Many of his favorite things, in addition to his family, were his
love of raising tomatoes and sharing them with his neighbors. He could fish
from daylight until dark and never grow tired. Most of all he loved discussing
his Bible readings and stories with others. A World War II Army veteran, he
served in the Pacific Conflict in the Quartermaster Infantry. His job was to
help train pack horses for caring supplies into the Burma Jungle. A disabled
coal miner, he had formerly been employed by Island Creek Coal Company at
Beatrice Mines and was a member of the UMWA. He was a lifelong resident of the
area and was a member of the Rowe Free Pentecostal Holiness Church.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one
brother, Howard Street, two sisters,
Roxy Street and Fannie Blankenship, and one step-daughter, Alma Mullins. In
his generation, he was the last surviving member of his immediate family.
Survivors include the love of his life, wife of fifty-four years,
Ruth Street of the home; one daughter and son-in-law, Sharon and Ronald Owens
of Rowe; one step-son and daughter-in-law, Darrel and Jo Ann Welch of
Prattville, Alabama; grandchildren, Laura Yates and Ben Street;
step-grandchildren, Pam Foleno, Joel Mullins, and Chris Mullins;
great-grandchildren, Hannah Yates, Rachel Yates, Abby Yates, Lydia Yates,
Elizabeth Yates, Elle Street, Rebecca Street, and James Street; step
great-grandchildren, Jon Mullins and Alisha Mullins also survive.
Funeral services will be conducted at 2:00 PM Thursday in the
Honaker Funeral Home Chapel, Honaker, Virginia with Rev. Ancil Childress and
Rev. Arvil Arwood officiating. Interment will follow in Greenhills Memory
Gardens at Claypool Hill, Virginia. Military graveside honors will be conducted
by Americans Veterans Honor Guard Association of Richlands, Virginia. Relatives
will serve as pallbearers.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2011, Rowe, Buchanan Co., VA, Obituary
http://obitsforlife.com/obituary/328474/Chaffins-Elden.php
Mr. Elden Kennith Chaffins, age 56, of Rowe, Virginia passed away
Tuesday (April 12, 2011) in a Richlands,
Virginia hospital. Born December 6, 1954 in Grundy, Virginia he was a son of Pauline Blankenship Chaffins and the
late Ballard Chaffins. He had spent most of his life in Virginia and Kentucky
and was of the Pentecostal faith. He was a disabled coal miner.
In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by his first
wife, Shelby Chaffins; two brothers, Randall Chaffins and Anthony (Tony)
Chaffins and two brothers-in-law, Harold Stiltner and David Stiltner.
Survivors, in addition to his mother, include his wife, Janice Blankenship Chaffins of the home; one daughter, Miranda Cole Dotson of Rowe,
Virginia, two step daughters, Cynthia Ludwig and husband, David of Renton,
Washington and Tabitha Kiser and husband, George of Lebanon, Virginia; one step
grandchild, Caylin Kiser of Lebanon, Virginia; three brothers, Michael Chaffins
and wife, Patricia and Jeff Chaffins and wife, Susan both of Mouthcard,
Kentucky and Ballard Chaffins and wife, Nancy of Harmon, Virginia; seven
sisters, Carolyn Faye Chaffins, Thelma Phillips and husband, Roger, Sr., Sandra
Taylor and husband, Jessie, Lydia Stiltner, Donita Stiltner and husband,
Chester and Chris Chaffins all of Mouthcard, Kentucky and Nadine Stiltner of
North Carolina; several nieces and nephews also survive.
Funeral services will be conducted at 2 PM Friday in the Honaker
Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Ronnie Chaffins and Rev. Michael Justice
officiating. Interment will follow in the Street Cemetery at Rowe, Virginia.
Nephews will serve as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers will be Glenn
Blankenship, Ricky Newsome, George Kiser, David Ludwig, Carolyn Chaffins, Pam
Lowe, Roger Phillips, Sr. and Lanthan Dye.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2011, Rowe, Buchanan Co., VA, Obituary
http://obitsforlife.com/obituary/328994/Blankenship-Thelma.php
Mrs. Thelma Ola Blankenship, age 84, of Rowe, Virginia, passed away Thursday (April 14, 2011)
in a Bristol, Tennessee hospital.
Born February 12, 1927 in Rowe, Virginia, she was a daughter of the late Henry and Nancy Smith Blankenship. She was a lifelong resident of the area
and a member of Rowe Pentecostal Holiness Church.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of forty years, Noah Clarence Blankenship, two daughters,
Ruby Jane and Debra Henrietta Blankenship, two grandchildren,
Timothy Blankenship and
Jenene Goodwin, seven brothers, one sister, and six sons-in-law.
Survivors include seven daughters, Mrs.
Roger (Nancy) Elswick, Janice
Chaffins, and Kari Adkins all of Rowe, Virginia, Freda Blankenship of Abingdon, Mrs. Lonzo (Daisy) Stiltner of Raven, Connie Blankenship
of Troy, Virginia, and Mrs. Thomas (Mary) Gainey of
Cheraw, South Carolina; one sister, Elva Ball of Richlands; special friends, Tammy Cantrell, and Curtis and
Teresa Peck; fifteen grandchildren, seventeen great-grandchildren, four
step-grandchildren, and three step-great-grandchildren also survive.
Funeral services will be conducted at 2:00 PM Monday in the Rowe
Pentecostal Holiness Church at Rowe, Virginia with Rev. Ancil Childress, Rev.
Jess Whited, and Sister Brenda
Blankenship officiating.
Interment will follow in the Blankenship
Cemetery at Page, Virginia.
Relatives and friends will serve as pallbearers.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2011, Rowe, Buchanan Co., VA, Obituary
http://bdtonline.com/obituaries/x1402467867/Phyllis-Joyce-Blankenship-Street
Phyllis Joyce Blankenship Street, 69 years of age, of Rowe, VA, passed away Monday, October 3, 2011
in the Clinch Valley Medical Center, Richlands, VA. Born on December 24, 1942
in Buchanan County, she was the daughter of the late Cuba P. and Hazel Lee
Phillips Blankenship.
Phyllis attended
the Rowe Pentecostal Church. She enjoyed camping and preparing large dinners
for her family and friends.
In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her loving
husband, Lester C. (Duke) Street on December 15, 2010; brother, Larry D. Blankenship.
Phyllis is survived
by her daughter, Susetta Lynn Street of Rowe, VA; sister-in-law, Sandy
Blankenship of Mavisdale, VA; brothers, Neal Blankenship and wife Gay of Oakwood, VA, James Blankenship and wife Ann of Oakwood, VA. She is also
survived by several nieces and nephews including special nieces, Shonnie Hurley
of Rowe, VA, and Crystal Meadows of Rowe, VA.
Funeral services for Phyllis Joyce Blankenship Street will be conducted Friday, October 7, 2011 at 1:00 p.m. at the
Shortridge-Ramey Funeral Home Chapel of Keen Mountain, VA, with the Reverend
Ancil Childress and the Reverend Mike Justice officiating. Burial will follow
in the Street Cemetery located in Berry Hollow, Rowe, VA. Active pallbearers
will be Herman Hess, Harlos Keen, Calvin Hess, Ronnie Hurley, Denny Bailey,
Denny (Bub) Bailey. Honorary pallbearers will be Christine Hess, Peggy Bailey,
Rev Mike and Phillis Justice, Donna Fuller, Harold Shortridge.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2011, Shortt Gap, Buchanan Co., VA, Obituary
Bluefield Daily Telegraph (WV) - September 24, 2011
Raymond Ferrell Sr., age 75, of Shortt Gap, VA, passed away Friday,
September 23, 2011 at his home. Born July 5, 1936 at Keen Mountain, VA, he was
the son of the late Earl and Alice Meadows Ferrell. He was a retired coal miner
and a member of UMWA Local 1374. Raymond was also a Pentecostal preacher.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife,
Betty Ferrell; two brothers, Jay Ferrell and James Ferrell; and one sister,
Clemmie Rucker.
He is survived by his children, Raymond Ferrell Jr. and wife Sharon
of Raven, VA, Lula Collins and partner Tom Helton of Shortt Gap, VA, Bobby
Ferrell of Fork Ridge, VA, and Susan Smith and husband Charlie of Bristol, VA; sisters, Gladis Arz of Ohio and Pearl Blankenship of Beartown, W.VA; brothers, Ellick
Ferrell and wife Dawnie of Meadowview, VA. and Ray Ferrell of Roderfield, W.VA;
grandchildren, Rodney Collins, Scott Collins, Kevin Ward, Nathin Ferrell, Jason
Ferrell, Erica Griffitt, Tiffany Smallwood and Keegan Smith; and
great-grandchildren, Hannah Collins, Sierra Collins, Makayla Collins, Elaina
Griffitt and Jaden Collins.
Funeral services will be conducted at 1:00 p.m., Monday, September
26, 2011 at Singleton Funeral Service Chapel at Cedar Bluff, VA. with the Reverend Jack Ward and the Reverend Eddie Hess
officiating. Burial will follow in the Greenhills Memory Gardens at Claypool
Hill, VA. Family and friends will serve as Pallbearers.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2010, Vansant, Buchanan Co., VA, Obituary
http://www.grundyfuneralhome.com/Obituary%20Files/ferrell_fred_coleman.htm
Ferrell Fred Coleman, 58 years of age of Vansant, VA, passed away
Sunday, July 4, 2010 at the Buchanan General Hospital, Grundy, VA from a brief
illness. Born in Buchanan County, he was the son of the late Ferrell and Rosie Blankenship Coleman. He was a lifelong resident of Buchanan
County and was employed as a coal miner.
He was a devoted husband, loving father and grandfather.
Mr. Coleman is survived by his wife Audrey Dean Ratliff Coleman,
Vansant, VA.1-Daughter: Cynthia and husband Kennith Miller, Swords Creek, VA;
1-Son: Freddie Keith Coleman – Tedrin Christian, Vansant, VA; 8-Sisters:
Georgia Boyd, Balitmore, MD, Bernice
Elswick, Grundy, VA, Nola and husband Bill Skeens, Abingdon, VA, Sylvia and
husband Ronnie Frank, Radford, VA, Greathel Frank, Abingdon, VA, Peggy and
husband Kennith Bayne VanDyke, Vansant, VA, Regina and husband Jeff Church,
Abingdon, VA, Brenda Coleman, Abingdon, VA, 1-Brother: James Coleman, Vansant,
VA; 5-Grandchildren: Kedrick, Amber Rose,
Dustin, Drew, and Linda. Also, survived by several Nieces and
Nephews.
He was preceded in death by 1-Sister Joan Marie Tiller and
3-Brothers: Joshua, Harold, and Richard Coleman.
Funeral Services will be conducted Wednesday, July 7, 2010 at 2:00
P.M. at the Grundy Funeral Home Chapel with Minister Larry Ratliff officiating
with burial to follow in Coleman Cemetery on Gent Branch on Leemaster, VA. Active Pallbearers will be Tim
Elswick, Krestopher VanDyke, Greg Clevinger, Ron Frank, Dwayne Pruitt, Todd
Anderson, Bryne Hatfield, Roger Gilbert, Tim Gearhart, Jermey Ratliff, and Tony
Viers.
Special Honorary
Pallbearer will be his brother James Coleman.
Honorary Pallbearers will be: Bayne VanDyke, Bill Skeens, Brian Elswick,
Chuck Frank, Ronnie Coleman, Robie Bowman, Gerald Ratliff, Gary Boyd, Kenny
Miller, Charles Stevens, Ron Frank, Lee Reynolds, Fonnie Boyd, and Lonnie
Boyd.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2010, Vansant, Buchanan Co., VA, Obituary
http://www.grundyfuneralhome.com/Obituary%20Files/richie_darrnell_blankenship.htm
Richie Darrnell Blankenship, 47 years of age of the Prater Section of Vansant, VA, passed away
Monday, July 26, 2010. Born in Buchanan County, he was the son of Buford and Vivian A.
Viers Blankenship, Vansant, VA.
He was a lifelong resident of Buchanan County and was of the
Primitive Baptist Faith. Richie was a 1981 Graduate of Grundy High School and a
member of the Virginia Sheriff’s Association since 1984. He was a former member
of the IOOF #17 of Grundy, VA, a former Deputy Sheriff for Buchanan County and
was a Correctional Officer for the SWVA Regional Jail Authority, Haysi, VA.
Mr. Blankenship is
survived by his wife, Marsha Lynn Cantrell Blankenship, Vansant, VA, His parents: Buford and Vivian A. Viers Blankenship, Vansant, VA, 1-Daughter:
Serena Lynn Blankenship, Vansant, VA, 2-Sisters: Joanette and husband Gary Rasnake, Palmyra, VA, Deborah and husband Jeffery Hodges, Pilgrim Knob, VA, 1-Brother: Steve and wife Connie Blankenship, Vansant, VA. Also, survived by 16-Nieces and Nephews.
He was preceded in death by 1-Sister,
Valery Shelia Blankenship.
Funeral Services will be conducted Friday, July 30, 2010 at 2:00
P.M. at the Grundy Funeral Home Chapel with Ministers: Buford Stacy, Jeffery
Arnold and Kent Viers officiating with burial to follow in Charlie Blankenship Cemetery on Lovers
Gap near Vansant, VA. Active Pallbearers will be Nephews. Honorary Pallbearers
will be Co-Workers of the SWVA Regional Jail and Buchanan County Sheriff’s
Department.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2011, Vansant, Buchanan Co., VA, Obituary
http://www.grundyfuneralhome.com/Obituary%20Files/carol_ruth_fleming_blankenship.html
Carol Ruth Fleming Blankenship, 71 years of age of Vansant, VA, passed away Sunday, October 23,
2011 at the Clinch Valley Medical Center, Richlands,
[Tazewell Co.]
VA, following an extended illness. Born in Buchanan
County, she was the daughter of the late C. C. [Charles Cubert] and Opal Vanover Fleming.
She was a lifelong resident of Buchanan County, a graduate of
Grundy High School Class of 1958 and was a member of Grace Baptist Church. She
was a devoted wife, loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother
and was a wonderful homemaker.
Mrs. Blankenship is
survived by her husband, Ernest Blankenship, Vansant, VA, 1-Daughter: Clarissa Ann and husband
Roger Morrell, Blountville, TN, 2-Sons:
David Alan and wife
Kim Blankenship, Cedar Bluff, VA, Ernest Jr. and wife Roya Blankenship, Bristol, VA. Also, survived by 3-Sisters:
Sharon, Donna and Pam; 5-Brothers: Rick, Steve, Tim, Randy and Mark; 6-Grandchildren: Brian Morrell, Amber
Morrell, Kamryn Blankenship, Ryan Blankenship, Mary Blankenship
and David Blankenship; 1-Great-Grandson: Jack Morrell.
She was preceded in death by 1-Brother: Ronnie Fleming.
Funeral Services
will be conducted Wednesday, October 26, 2011 at 1:00 P.M. at the Grundy Funeral
Home Chapel with Rev. Dean Powers officiating with burial to follow in Mountain
Valley Memorial Park, Big Rock, VA. Active Pallbearers
will be family and friends.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Buchanan Co., VA, SSDI, http://ssdi.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi
Blankenship,
Angela G. 40, 13Nov1970 - 07Apr2011, Grundy, Buchanan, VA, VA-224-21-8349
Blankenship, Danny
R. 37, 19Jun1973 - 04Feb2011, Grundy,
Buchanan, VA, VA-224-29-0974
Blankenship,
Juanita F. 49, 19Aug1960 - 26Feb2010, Grundy, Buchanan, VA, VA-223-15-3816
Blankenship, Mabel 86, 24Nov1923 - 29Mar2010, Hurley,
Buchanan, VA, VA-229-42-8085
Blankenship, Roger
Dean 53, 28Mar1957 - 13Dec2010, Hurley,
Buchanan, VA, KY-400-88-8215
Blankenship,
William T. 88, 07Mar1922 - 29Aug2010, Hurley, Buchanan, VA, WV-235-26-1088
Blankenship, Bill
S. 77, 10Apr1933 - 24Sep2010, Mavisdale, Buchanan, VA, VA-227-40-8787
Blankenship, Genet
L. 74, 15Sep1936 - 26Mar2011, Mavisdale,
Buchanan, VA, WV-236-11-6513
Blankenship,
Curtis G. 63, 03Jul1947 - 04Aug2010, Rowe, Buchanan, VA, VA-229-58-2402
Blankenship, Ira
M. 67, 11Mar1943 - 20Feb2011, Rowe, Buchanan, VA, VA-225-58-0460
Blankenship,
Thelma O. 84, 12Feb1927 - 14Apr2011, Rowe, Buchanan, VA, VA-230-30-4690
Blankenship,
Charles C. 47, 07Aug1963 - 24Feb2011, Wolford, Buchanan, VA, VA-223-13-8261
Blankenship,
Larnie 72, 16Sep1938 - 23Jun2011, Wolford, Buchanan, VA, VA-230-42-3120
Botetourt
2010, Buchanan, Botetourt
Co., VA, Obituary
http://www.rader-funeralhome.com/obituaries/Daniel-Jesse-Blankenship4311411784/Obituary/
Blankenship, Daniel Jesse, 72, of Buchanan, passed away Thursday, July 8, 2010.
He was predeceased by his parents, Jesse and Peggy Blankenship and 2 sisters.
Surviving family includes his wife, Mary Lynn Blankenship; sons and daughters-in-law, Michael Dwayne and Melissa
Blankenship, James Lee and Wilma
Blankenship, Elmer Joseph Blankenship and Steve Thompson; daughters and
sons-in-law, Peggy Lynn and Dan Edward Garrison, Danielle and Maurice Minnis; ten grandchildren and 2 great
grandchildren.
A memorial service will be held on Sunday, July 11, 2010 at 2:00 pm
at Pierce Chapel United Methodist Church in Fincastle with Rev. Danny Kessler
officiating.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Campbell
+2011, Altavista, Campbell Co., VA, Obituary
The Roanoke Times, (VA) - July 12, 2011
Jean Parker Keen Alfred, 78, of Altavista, passed away on Monday,
July 11, 2011, at Gretna Healthcare Center. She was born on Thursday, April 6,
1933, in Bedford County, a daughter of the late Christopher Silas Keen Sr. and
Ruth Johnson Keen Mitchell.
She was also preceded in
death by a sister, Phyllis Blankenship; a brother, Christopher Silas Keen Jr.;
and great-grandsons, Logan Michael and Jordan Mitchell Kidd. She was owner and
operator of Vista Florist and and was a member of Central Baptist Church.
Surviving is her husband, Roy Francis Alfred; her children, Rebecca
Kidd and her "favorite" son-in-law, Mike, and Robert Mitchell Jr. and
wife, Yvonne, all of Altavista; five grandchildren, John Kidd and wife,
Nichole, of Panama City, Fla., Heather Cofflin and husband, Jessie, of
Evington, Stephanie Koren and husband, Nick, Brooke Austin and husband, Marty,
and Chris Mitchell; and seven greatgrandchildren, Jessica, Grace and Hunter
Cofflin, Madeline, Spencer and Turner Austin, and Parker Koren.
Funeral Services will be held at the graveside at Mt. Horeb United
Methodist Church Cemetery at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, July 13, 2011, with the Rev.
Wayne Murphy officiating.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2012, Brookneal, Campbell Co., VA, Obituary
Published in The News & Advance on July 30,
2012
Doris Louise Nuckles,
82, of Brookneal, died Saturday July 28, 2012. She was the wife of the late
Floyd (Buddy) Nuckles. Born July 24, 1930 in Lynchburg, she was the daughter of
the late James Mitchell
Blankenship and the late Carrie Brooks Blankenship.
In addition to her husband and parents she was preceded in death by
her daughter in-law, Patricia Blankenship.
Doris is survived by a son,
Warren Blankenship, a daughter Debora Goodman, and her
husband Kenneth; four grandchildren: Cynthia May, Lisa Lloyd, and her husband
Ronnie, Diane Tolley-Brown and her husband, Jason, Brandon Goodman; and 6 great
grandchildren: Tabitha Lloyd, Erin Tolley, Zachary Tolley, Kaitlyn May, Carly
May, and Andrew Lloyd. Doris was a member of Gethsemane Baptist Church.
The family will receive friends from 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm Monday,
July 30, 2012 at Tharp Funeral Home, Lynchburg. A funeral service will follow
at 7:30 pm, with the Rev. Carlton Duck officiating. Interment will be Tuesday,
July 31, 2012 at 11:00 am in Spring Hill Cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2010, Evington, Campbell
Co., VA, Obituary
http://www.funeraldigest.com/obituaries/2010/08/10/lillian-millner-blankenship/144596567
Lillian Millner Blakenship, 53, of Evington, died Sunday, Aug. 8, 2010, at Duke Hospital in
North Carolina. She was the wife of 21 years to David A. Blakenship. Born April 19, 1957, in Lynchburg, she was the daughter of the
late Lacy Howard and Dorothy Dorene Maddox Millner.
Lillian was a self-employed caregiver and a member of Langhorne
Chapel Community Church.
In addition to her husband, Lillian is survived by two sons, Mark A. Blankenship and Richard A. Blankenship, both of Evington; one daughter, Brittany L. Blankenship, also of Evington; two stepsons, David Scott Blankenship, of Evington, and Brian P. Blankenship and his wife, Melissa, of Roanoke; one
stepdaughter, Jennifer Layne, and her husband, David, of Evington; three
brothers, Thomas L. Millner Sr. and his wife, Maria, of Amherst County, Glenn
Millner, of Patterson, N.J., and Kim Millner and his wife, Cathy, of Philadelphia,
Pa.; six grandchildren; six nephews; and one niece.
A funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 12, 2010,
at Whitten Timberlake Chapel, with the Rev. Dwight Weaver Jr. officiating.
Interment will follow at Fort Hill Memorial Park.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2010, Evington, Campbell Co., VA, Obituary
http://www.tharpfuneralhome.com/obituaries-a-condolences/item/598-phillip-taswell-sutphin
Phillip Taswell Sutphin, 69, of Evington, VA, died Thursday,
November 11, 2010. He was the husband of
Sheron Lee Sutphin for 48 years. Phillip
was born Tuesday, May 13, 1941 in Pulaski County, VA; a son of the late Edith
Sirt Sutphin and Taswell Sutphin.
In addition to his wife, Phillip is survived by four sons Phillip
David Sutphin and his wife, Travain, of Forest, Brian Joseph Sutphin, of St.
Leonard, MD, Marcus Timothy Sutphin and his wife, Melissa, of Forest, Stephen
Matthew Sutphin and his wife, Cathy, of Evington, 14 grandchildren, and one
great granddaughter, a brother, Maynard Sutphin and his wife, Glenna, of
Pulaski, VA, and a sister, Betty Wagner and her husband, Willis, of Kingsport,
TN.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Mildred Blankenship, and three brothers, Emory, Everett, and Vernon.
Phillip was a devoted and loving husband, father, grandfather, and
great grandfather. He was an avid reader, who would read anything he could get
his hands on. He proudly served our country in the U.S. Navy during the Vietnam
War aboard the US Destroyer; Kenneth D. Bailey, as a radio man. He was retired
from Great Coastal Trucking, where he was a dispatcher.
A celebration of Phillip's life will be conducted at 2 PM on
Tuesday, November 16, 2010 at Quaker Memorial Presbyterian Church with Rev.
Luke Farwell officiating. Inurnment will
be at Virginia Memorial Park, Forest.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2010, Rustburg, Campbell Co., VA, Obituary
http://www.tharpfuneralhome.com/obituaries-a-condolences/item/333-jackie-triplett
Jackie “Jack” Garland Triplett, 61, of Rustburg, died August 3,
2010. He was the loving husband of Laura May Blankenship Triplett for 42 years. Born November 24, 1948 in Tazewell, VA, he was the son of the late
Lawrence Triplett and Frances Shultz Triplett.
A strong man with a gentle heart. His signature and ethic
was working hard and doing munificence for others; his blessing, the reward of
their receiving. The Creator
has granted life as a gift. For me to hold on and grasp out and fear is to deny
the gift and the Giver.
In addition to his wife, Jack is survived by a son, Jackie Garland
Triplett, Jr. of Rustburg; two brothers: Rev. Ray Triplett and his wife, Norma
Jean and Keith Triplett and his wife Martha all of Rustburg; a sister: Deborah
Tysinger and her husband, Robert of South Boston and multiple nieces and
nephews. His faithful companion, August Autumn, a beloved
pet, chocolate Labrador. “Jack”
was employed by Consumers Dornin/Adams, Inc. and attended Christian Chapel and
Thomas Road Baptist Church.
A funeral service will be held at 11:00 am on Monday, August 9,
2010, in Christian Chapel, Holliday Street, with Pastor Ray Triplett and Pastor
Jonathan Falwell officiating, interment to follow in White’s United Methodist
Cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Campbell Co., VA, SSDI, http://ssdi.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi
Blankenship,
Lillian M. 53, 19Apr1957 - 08Aug2010, Evington, Campbell, VA, VA-228-98-0893
Caroline
2010, Athens, Caroline Co., VA, Obituary
Bluefield Daily Telegraph (WV) - March 28, 2009
Robert John "Bob" Rollins, 78, of Athens, died Thursday,
March 26, 2009 at the University of Virginia Medical
Center, Charlottesville, VA. Born May 4, 1930, in Beckley, he was the son of
the late John Rollins and Nellie Zone St. Clair Farley. Bob retired from
Concord University after forty years of service and was a veteran of the U.S.
Army.
Survivors include his wife of 36 years, Linda Ellen Southern
Rollins of Athens; daughters, Melissa Kaye Rollins of Athens, Tony Lynn Sutphin
and husband Glenn of Princeton, and Connie Craghead and husband Phillip of
Bluefield; three grandsons who he loved very much, Leland Merritt Blankenship "his best friend in the whole
world" of Princeton, John B. Hilderbrand and Andrew Scott Keener of
Athens; brother, Stewart Lilly and wife Bonnie of Marion, VA; and his sister,
Genieve Moore of Galax, VA; and a host of nieces and nephews.
Bob was one of the kindest, most
loyal and hard working men in Athens. He would lend a helping hand everywhere
he would go and was given the "Extra Miler," Good Citizen award by
the Athens-Concord Town Social in 2005, of which he was humbly proud. To all of
his beloved friends and neighbors, we thank you for your kindness and
generosity; we know you will miss this great man as much as we will, and do.
Funeral services will be held 3:00 p.m. Monday, March 30, 2009 from
the Burns Wornal Chapel of the Memorial Funeral Directory on the Athens Road in
Princeton with the Reverend Darrell Church and the Reverend Eugene Hazelwood
officiating. Burial will follow in the Athens Cemetery in Athens.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2012, Athens, Caroline Co., VA, Obituary
http://bdtonline.com/obituaries/x638260174/Lisa-Ann-Bergeria-Blankenship
Lisa Ann Bergeria Blankenship, 57, of North State Street, Athens, died suddenly Sunday, Feb. 12,
2012 at Princeton Community Hospital. Born January 12, 1955 at Quantico VA, she
was the daughter of Louise Rose Guerci Bergeria of Quantico, VA. and the late William Nicholas Bergeria.
Lisa was a graduate of Garfield High School in Woodbridge, VA. She
then enrolled at Concord College in Athens where she received her Bachelor's
degree in Education; this was followed by attending East Tennessee State
University in Johnson City, TN. where she earned a Master's degree in Library
Science. Lisa started at Concord College in 1977 as an assistant cheerleading
coach and later became the head coach, a position she still held at the time of
her death. She was also employed by the Mercer County Schools as a media
specialist at PikeView High School. Lisa was devoted to her family, her many
cheerleaders that she coached, and the students that she shared her life with
during their education. She was a member of the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in
Princeton and Concord College Chapter Director for Delta Zeta Sorority. Lisa
enjoyed taking pictures, traveling, crafts, reading and doing needle point. She
will be sadly missed by all who knew her.
Those left to cherish her memory, mother, Louise Rose Bergeria of Quantico,
VA; her husband of 34 years, Joe Blankenship; three children, William
Blankenship of Athens, John Paul Blankenship and wife, Jennifer of Charleston, Sara Blankenship of Athens, and Thor Gipper family puppy;
siblings, William “Woody” Bergeria and wife, Rose of Stafford, VA, Krista
Marone and husband, Frank of Winchester, VA, great-uncle, John Tiplady of
Staten Island, N.Y.; and a host of cousins, nieces and nephews.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 a.m. Thursday,
Feb. 16, 2012 from the Sacred Heart Catholic Church on Harrison Street in
Princeton with Father Paul Wharton as the celebrant. Burial will follow in
Athens Cemetery in Athens.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Carroll
+2012, Austinville, Carroll Co., VA, Obituary
The Register-Herald, (Beckley, WV) - June 12, 2012
Sharon Kay Dotson, 56, of Austinville, formerly of the Hanover and
Pineville areas, passed away Saturday, June 9, 2012, at her residence in Austinville.
Sharon was born May 5, 1956, in Iaeger, a daughter of Ruby Payne England and
the late Jimmie England. She was of the Holiness faith, and she loved flowers,
card games, and her family.
In addition to her father, Jimmie England, she was preceded in
death by her husband, Charles Dotson, father-in-law, Willard Dotson and a
nephew, Ronnie England.
Survivors include her one daughter, Kristy Dotson and her finance'
Jared Barker of Austinville; one son, Joshua Dotson and his fiancée Alyesha
Asghar of Charleston, W.VA; her mother Ruby Payne England of Hanover; five sisters, Frieda Blankenship and husband Tommy, Barbara Estep and husband Patrick, Christine Lester and husband
Dale, and Brenda Daugherty and husband Billy, all of Huff Creek, W.VA, and
Sherry Brown and husband Jeff of Belfast, VA; three brothers, Teddy England and
wife Donna, Tex England and wife Pam, all of Hanover, and Burb England and wife
Debbie of Roderfield, W.VA; and a host of nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday, June 13, 2012, at 2
p.m., with Reverend James Cline officiating at the Chapel of Fanning Funeral
Home in Iaeger. Burial will follow in The England Family Cemetery at Hanover.
Serving as pallbearers will be family and friends.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2012, Hillsville, Carroll Co., VA, Obituary
The Galax Gazette, (VA) - May 22, 2012
James "Eddy" Edwards, 63, of Hillsville, died Sunday, May
20, 2012, at his home. He was born in Washington, DC, on Aug. 30, 1948.
He was preceded in death by his father, James Monroe Edwards.
Survivors include his daughters
and son-in-law, Charmaine M. Edwards of Christiansburg and Bobbi Jo and Richard
Blankenship of Archdale, NC;
sons and daughters-in-law, James M. and Bekie Edwards of Bowie, Md., and Steve
and Audra Edwards of Woodbridge, VA; mother, Mary Surratt Edwards of Rockville,
Md.; sister and brother-in-law, Jackie Lee and James T. O'Neil of Rockville,
Md.; four grandchildren; and a niece.
A funeral was held Tuesday at Vaughan-Guynn-McGrady Funeral Home
Chapel at 11 a.m. with Elder Tim McGrady officiating. Burial followed in Little
Vine Cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Charlottesville City
+2012, Charlottesville City, VA, Death
Published in Roanoke Times on August 26, 2012
Naomi Laura Blankenship Smith, 91 [1921], formerly of Radford, and recently of
Charlottesville, passed away Saturday, August 25, 2012.
Arrangements by Mullins Funeral Home &
Crematory in Radford.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2012, Charlottesville City, VA, Obituary
Published in Roanoke Times from August 26 to
August 27, 2012
Naomi Smith, 91, of
Charlottesville formerly of Radford, affectionately known as "the Hat
Lady", passed away Saturday, August 25, 2012.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Velmer Smith, sons,
Richard Lee and Rush J. Smith, and daughter, Frances Ann Newman.
Survivors include son and daughter-in-law, Arnold and Ingrid Smith
of Charleston, WV; and daughters and son-in-law, La Donna Sue Smith of
Charlottesville, and Renee and Joseph Harris of Charlottesville.
Funeral services at the Mullins Funeral Home in Radford will begin
Tuesday, August 28, 2012 at 7 p.m. with the Rev. Lance Jenkins officiating. A
graveside service will be held Wednesday, August 29, 2012 at 11 a.m. at the
Roselawn Memorial Gardens in Princeton, WV.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2012, Charlottesville City, VA, Obituary
Published in the Daily Progress on September 2,
2012
Linda Sue Hite, 41, of Charlottesville, went to be with the Lord on
Friday, August 30, 2012, at the University of Virginia
Medical Center. She was born on July 27, 1971, in Charlottesville, and was a
member of the Charlottesville East Congregation of Jehovah's Witnesses.
Miss Hite is survived by her parents, Leroy and Linda Hite of Louisa; brother, Gary Hite and wife,
Mary, of Louisa; sister, Tammy Blankenship and husband,
Mike, of Rock Hill, South Carolina;
grandmother, Frances Jones of Troy; niece, Amanda Birkelund and husband, Donny,
of Louisa; nephew, Brad Blankenship of Rock Hill, South Carolina;
great-nephew, Connor Birkelund of Louisa; and many devoted friends that touched
her life.
A memorial service will be held 4 p.m. Tuesday, September 4, 2012,
at the Preddy Funeral Home Chapel in Gordonsville.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2012, Charlottesville City, VA, Obituary
The Daily Progress, (Charlottesville, VA) - December 6, 2012
Nancy Ann Shifflett, 62, a resident of Charlottesville, passed away
on Tuesday, December 4, 2012, at her home. Nancy was born in Charlottesville on
April 30, 1950, the daughter of the late Jack Shiflett and Ruth Via.
Nancy is survived by her husband of 41 years, Roy Shifflett; one
daughter, Rhonda Lawhorne and her husband, Wayne, of Schuyler; one
granddaughter, who was her pride and joy - Elizabeth Lawhorne of Schulyer; one
sister, Joann Morris and her husband, Oliver, of Ruckersville; two aunts,
Shirley Staton (who she thought of as her mom), and Virginia Shiflett of
Crozet; five sisters-in-law, Irene
Collier of Free Union, Mary Chestnut of Crozet, Mavis Blankenship and her husband, Bill, of Crozet, Stella Creel and her husband,
Stan, of Culpeper, and Joyce Shifflett of Crozet; one brother-in-law, Norman
Shifflett and his wife, Betty, of Minnesota; numerous nieces, nephews, cousins
and tons of friends.
Nancy loved spending her
weekends watching Elizabeth play softball and going to the Shenandoah Speedway
with her aunt Shirley to watch Sparky and Tyler race. She loved NASCAR and her
favorite driver was Dale Earnhardt. Nancy will be missed by everyone that knew
her and loved her.
A funeral service will be conducted at 11 a.m. on Saturday,
December 8, 2012, at the Teague Chapel with the Reverend Danny Maupin
officiating. Interment will follow at Holly Memorial Gardens.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Chesapeake City
Chesapeake City, VA, SSDI, http://ssdi.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi
Blankenship, Susan
C. 68, 07Mar1942 - 07Sep2010, Chesapeake
City, VA, NY-129-32-1501
Chesterfield
+2010, Chesterfield,
Chesterfield Co., VA, Obituary
http://www.funeraldigest.com/obituaries/2010/07/11/jason-blankenship/143997364
Blankenship, Jason A., 28, of Chesterfield, passed away Tuesday, July 6, 2010.
He was preceded in death by his father, Nelson R. Blankenship.
He is survived by his mother, Dolores P. Ball, and his stepfather,
Morris R. Ball, of Chesterfield; his son, Chase Alexzander Blankenship of Chesterfield; brothers, Robbie N. Blankenship of North Carolina and Gary D. Blankenship
of Tampa, Fla.; sister, Natasha
T. Jewell of Chesterfield;
stepbrothers, Charles P. Hebb III and John A. Hebb, both of Chesterfield;
stepsister, Lorie H. White of Crozier; stepbrother, Evan C. Ball of Glen Allen;
and numerous nieces, nephews, other family, and friends.
The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday, July 12,
2010 at the Parham Chapel, Woody Funeral Home, 1771 N. Parham Rd., where his
funeral service will be held 1 p.m. Tuesday, July 13, 2010. Interment
Westhampton Memorial Park.
Family requests that contributions be made in the name of Chase Blankenship through any Wachovia Bank.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2011, Chesterfield, Chesterfield Co., VA, Obituary
The Roanoke Times, (VA) - February 11, 2011
Carl Lyle Neely 63, of Chesterfield, VA, passed away on Tuesday February
8, 2011, at his residence.
Carl Lyle served with the 1st Infantry Division in Vietnam as a
sniper and was awarded multiple Purple Hearts and the Bronze Star Medal for
Valor. He was a Boilermaker and Welder, a member of The Ghost Riders, life
member of the NRA and VFW, was a gifted singer and loved his family dearly.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Ray and Edith
Blankenship Neely.
He is survived by his wife, Sharlotte Sexton Neely; daughter, Carly
Neely Dickerson; stepson, Charles D. Winnie III; six grandchildren; sisters,
Patricia Walker and Carol Ballard; and brothers James W. and Thomas E. Dennis,
and Allen R. Neely. Also surviving are sisters and brothers-in-law, Betty and
Charles Western, Connie Sexton and Melvin, and Trisha Sexton.
His funeral will
be held 11 a.m. Monday, February 14 2011, in the Chesterfield Chapel of the
Bennett Funeral Home 14301 Ashbrook Pkwy and interment with Military Honors in
Virginia Veterans Cemetery, Amelia VA. In addition there will be a memorial
service held on Saturday, February 12, 2011, from 2 to 4 p.m. at the VFW Post
in Narrows, VA.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2012, Chesterfield, Chesterfield Co., VA, Obituary
Published in Richmond Times-Dispatch on
January 19, 2012
Toler, Madelyn B., 87
[1925], of Chesterfield, widow of Charles E. Toler III, passed away January 15,
2012.
She is survived by her son, Wayne Toler and his wife, Donna; three
grandchildren, Robin Melvin, Connie Campbell and Michael Toler; two
great-grandchildren, Joey Powell and Ashley Martin; three brothers, Leonard, Buddy and Billy Blankenship.
Her family will receive friends 6 to 8 p.m., Friday at
Bliley's-Chippenham, 6900 Hull Street Rd., where funeral services will be held
2 p.m. Saturday. Interment Maury Cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2012, Chesterfield, Chesterfield Co., VA, Obituary
Published in Richmond Times-Dispatch on
December 27, 2012
Shirley Anne Smith Blankenship, 78, of Chesterfield, passed away on December 24, 2012.
She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Thomas
Irby Blankenship. She was a
devoted Christian all of her life and a member of Chester United Methodist
Church for many years. Shirley was a loving mother and grandmother who will be
missed dearly.
She is survived by her daughter
and son-in-law, Tracy and Gary McKown; grandson, Thomas C.
Guthrie; granddaughter, Katherine A. Guthrie; and sister, Yvonne Webb.
A memorial service will be held in her honor at 1 p.m. Saturday,
December 29, 2012 at Chester United Methodist Church, 12132 Percival Street,
Chester, VA. 23831. Interment will be private.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
SSDI; Blankenship, Thomas I., 66,
30Aug1934 - 22Jun2001, Troy, Fluvanna, VA, VA-225-38-9026
+2012, Midlothian, Chesterfield Co., VA, Death
Richmond Times-Dispatch (VA) - August 15, 2012
Mrs. Elizabeth Blankenship Cline, 86, of Midlothian, formerly of Bradenton, Fla., and Atlanta,
widow of Harry G. Cline Jr.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2012, Midlothian, Chesterfield Co., VA, Obituary
Published in Richmond Times-Dispatch on
August 15, 2012
Elizabeth Blankenship Cline, 86, of Midlothian, formerly of Bradenton, Fla., peacefully went
to be with her Lord and Savior, August 5, 2012. Born in
Atlanta, Ga., July 5, 1926, to the late Raleigh Lee
Blankenship and Sarah Frances Cooper.
She was preceded in death by her loving husband, Harry G. Cline Jr.
She was the devoted mother of Harry G. "Butch" Cline and his wife,
Debbie, of Midlothian, Mark Lee Cline and his wife, Michele, of St. Petersburg,
Fla.; "Nonna" to her four grandchildren, Jeffrey Garrett Cline (Heather),
Kelly Cline Andrews (Dustin), Christi Cline McCullough (Brian) and Mandi Cline
Tolliver; and to her three great-grandchildren, Taylor Jayden Cline, Brayden
Lee McCullough and Brooke Lynn Tolliver.
A private graveside service was held at Skyway Memorial Gardens in
Palmetto, Fla., on August 9, 2012.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Chesterfield Co., VA, SSDI, http://ssdi.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi
Blankenship,
Charlotte P. 81, 25Jun1929 - 20Feb2011, Chester, Chesterfield, VA, VA-228-32-8960
Clarke
+2011, Berryville, Clarke
Co., VA, Obituary
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/71438278/mary-elizabeth-blankenship
Mrs. Mary Elizabeth Allison Blankenship, 74, of Berryville, VA, died Friday at
Winchester Medical Center, Winchester, VA. Born in Fauquier County, VA; was the
daughter of the late Samuel Washington Allison, Sr. and Virginia Leith Allison.
Mrs. Blankenship was employed by the Prince William County Board of
Education. She was of the Pentecostal faith. She was very devoted to her
family, by whom she will be greatly missed.
She is survived by her husband
of 55 years, Edward C.
Blankenship of the home, one daughter, Patricia A. Kennedy and husband, C. Wayne of Manassas, VA; three sons, Edward C. Blankenship, Jr. and wife Ann of Marshall, VA; David Allen Blankenship and wife Bessie of Clinton, NC; and Donald L. Blankenship and wife Dawna of NC; fifteen grandchildren, one great grandson,
one sister, Betty Saunders and two brothers, Sam Allison and Bill Allison.
The funeral services were held at 11 am, Monday, May 16, 2011, at
the Eackles-Spencer & Norton Funeral Home, US 340 at Halltown Road, Harpers
Ferry/Charles Town, WV. Burial was made in Hillsboro Cemetery, Hillsboro, VA.
Clarke Co., VA, SSDI, http://ssdi.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi
Blankenship, Mary
E. 74, 25Feb1937 - 13May2011, Berryville,
Clarke, VA, VA-230-48-8683
Clifton Forge City
Clifton Forge City, VA, SSDI, http://ssdi.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi
Blankenship,
Richard L. 72, 15Jun1939 - 23Jun2011, Clifton Forge City, VA, VA-230-50-2987
Colonial
Heights City
+2010, Colonial Heights
City, VA Obituary
http://www.funeraldigest.com/obituaries/2010/08/18/ann-g-blankenship/144781348
Ann Godsey Blankenship, 89, of Colonial Heights, passed away on Tuesday, Aug. 17, 2010,
at the Colonial Heights Health Care Center. Born in Petersburg, she was the
daughter of the late Murrell W. and Mae Smith Godsey, and was preceded in death
by her husband, Claiborne A.
Blankenship.
Mrs. Blankenship was a former member of First Baptist Church, Petersburg,
and recently attended Third Presbyterian Church, Petersburg. Along with her
husband, Mrs. Blankenship owned Clay's Market in Petersburg, and
after retirement they both worked for Short Stop Grocery.
She is survived by her two daughters, Patty Barfield and husband, Ralph, of Palmyra, and Clay Blankenship and Greg Hubbard of Roanoke; three
grandchildren, Matt Barfield and wife, Stefanie, Allison Hughes and husband,
Ben, and Garrett Barfield; two great-grandchildren, Graham and Evelyn Hughes;
three nephews, Kenny, Phil and Scotty Nichols; two nieces, Phyllis Gordon and
Judy Woolard.
A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, Aug. 20, 2010, in
the Colonial Heights Chapel of the E. Alvin Small Funeral Homes &
Crematory, 2033 Boulevard. Interment will follow in Southlawn Memorial Park,
Prince George.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Colonial Heights City, VA, SSDI, http://ssdi.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi
Blankenship, Ann
G. 89, 07Sep1920 - 17Aug2010, Colonial
Heights City, VA, VA-229-12-4513
Craig
2010, New Castle, Craig Co., VA, Obituary
Paitsel Funeral Home, http://www.paitselfh.com/
Larry Richard Huffman, 56 loving son of Lillie Huffman and the late
Gordon M. Huffman all of New Castle entered into eternal rest Sunday, November
14, 2010.
He is also survived by children Jennifer Roberson and husband Brad
and Dawn Huffman; step-son James Blankenship and
wife Crystal; step-daughter Jamie Cooke and husband Ricky; grandchildren
Landen Roberson and Jamar Jones; step-grandchildren Laymond Blankenship, Aiden Cooke and Adrian Cooke; brothers
Danny Huffman and wife Phyllis, Ranny Huffman, Steven Huffman and wife Amy;
sisters Jean Kendall and husband Ron and Joyce Fields and husband Gordon.
Funeral Services will be
held 1:00 PM Thursday, November 18, 2010 at Paitsel Funeral Home with Dr. Ernie
Johnson officiating. Interment will follow at the Hall Cemetery in Catawba, VA.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2012, New Castle, Craig Co., VA, Obituary
The Roanoke Times, (VA) - May 9, 2012
Eddie Arnold Meadows, 66, of New Castle, passed away Saturday, May
5, 2012. He was born in Buchanan County, a son of the late Rufus McKinley
Meadows and Eva Meadows, and had been an area resident for 20 years. He was employed
as a coal miner for over 30 years, loved to fish and hunt and was of the
Baptist faith.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his
brothers, Leonard, Rufus, Jr., Willard, Clarence, Ted, and Howard Meadows; two
sisters, Virgie McGuigan and Ethel Osborne; and a son-in-law, Richard Boyd
He is survived by his loving wife of 41 years, Dellie Brown
Meadows; two daughters, Dedra Baitis and her husband, Robert, and Angela Boyd;
a son, Eddie A. Meadows II and his wife, Alli; five grandchildren, Jacob and
Brandon Young, Victor and Lilly Meadows, and Brittany Boyd; a son-in-law, Mike
Young; three brothers, Earnest, Lee and Jimmy Meadows; three sisters, Eunice
Strouth, Ruby McGuigan, and Alice Smith; a special nephew, Bobby Coleman;
special nieces, Tina Blankenship, Celina Hale, Jessica Brown, and Jeanene
Horn; as well as numerous other nieces and nephews; and his "fishin'
buddy" Brent Crush.
A memorial service will be held at Craig Valley Baptist Church at
11 a.m. Saturday, May 12, 2012. The Rev. William "Bill" Grindstaff
will officiate.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2012, Newcastle, Craig Co., VA, Obituary
Published in Roanoke Times on June 11, 2012
Kenneth A. Blankenship, 76, of New Castle, passed away Sunday, June 10, 2012.
He is preceded in death by his parents,
Robert and Fannie Blankenship, brother, Maynard Blankenship, sister,
Alpha Jean Hancock, brothers-in-law, Dennis Hannah
and Jerry Springer.
He is survived by loving wife
of 55 years, Pauline F.
Blankenship; daughter, Mary McCormick; daughters and sons-in-law, Doris Jenkins and husband Robert, Paula Parker and
husband Joe; son and
daughter-in-law, James Blankenship and
wife Donna; daughter and son-in-law,
Lisa Hancock and husband Clyde; several
grandchildren and great-grandchildren; sisters,
Janice Hannah and Rita
Springer; brother-in-law, Herbie Hancock; numerous nieces and nephews.
A private family service will be conducted with Pastor Danny
Kessler officiating.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Culpeper
2012, Culpeper, Culpeper Co., VA, Obituary
Published in The Culpeper Star-Exponent on
September 1,
Claude C. "Buddy" Inskeep, 73, of Culpeper, Virginia,
passed away peacefully at his home on Thursday, August 30, 2012. He was born
and raised in Culpeper, served proudly in the United States Navy for eight
years; retired from the Federal reserve Bank after 27
years and served as a Culpeper County Deputy for 16 years.
He was an avid Civil War buff and loved relic hunting, fishing and
restoring antique furniture. Buddy was a member of the Culpeper United
Methodist Church for 66 years. His children, grandchildren and
great-grandchildren were the apple of his eye. He loved spending time with them
and never turned down an opportunity to attend their extra-curricular
activities.
Buddy is survived by his wife, Joyce Inskeep of Culpeper, Virginia;
his children, Jody Smith and James
of Dale City, Virginia, Laurie
Blankenship of Greenville,
Tennessee, Brenda Litton and Scott of Gainesville, Virginia, and Donnie
Stettler Jr. of Brightwood, Virginia; his grandchildren, Michelle Yates,
Jessica England, Eddie "Skip" Cubbage, Hamilton Richards, Remington
Richards, Stephanie Litton, Heather Levell, and Timony Nicholson; and his great-grandchildren,
"Nate" Yates, Brendan Yates, Jermey Yates, Alycea Freeman, Jessa Lynn
England, Sarah Leavell, Briar Walker and Savannah McGuire.
He was preceded in death by his parents C. W. Inskeep and Lucy
Brown Inskeep; and his brother, John "Jack" Ashby Inskeep.
Funeral services will be held in the Culpeper United Methodist
Church, 11 a.m. Tuesday, September 4, 2012, with Pastor Randy Orndorff
conducting the service. Interment will be at the Fairview Cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Dickenson
+2010, Bee, Dickenson Co.,
VA, Obituary
http://www.funeraldigest.com/obituaries/2010/07/20/virgil-barton/144190670
Mr. Virgil McKinley "Ken" Barton, of the Indian Creek
section, passed away Friday, July 16, 2010, in a Richlands, Virginia hospital.
Born Feb. 21, 1936, in Buchanan County, VA, he was a son of the late George and
Pearl Barton.
He spent most of his life in Buchanan County where he worked and
retired as a coal miner and operated a sawmill. His
family was blessed to call him husband, dad, brother and papaw for his 74 years
upon this earth. The love of family, attending Duty Freewill Baptist Church and
watching his favorite westerns filled his heart with joy. He always wore a
smile and his humble personality will be remembered by those he leaves behind.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by three sons,
Randy Barton, Robert Barton and Wesley Barton; and one brother, Earnie Barton.
Survivors include his wife of 53 years, Gertrude Stevens Barton;
four daughters and sons-in-law, Judy and Larry Tiller, Janice and Bill
Blankenship, Connie and Victor
Lawrence and Myra and Ted Ramey; one daughter-in-law, Jennifer Barton; 12
grandchildren, Lora Tiller Presley, Jessica Tiller Gamble, Kenneth Blankenship, Johnathan Barton, Randy Barton, Kendra
Combs, Roger Barton, Christopher Barton, Emily Barton, Marisa Ramey, Madison
Ramey and Jeniann Barton; two great-grandchildren, Joshua Presley and Isaac
Presley; eight sisters, Alma Crabtree, Arlene Compton, Wilma Puckett, Louise
Rasnake and husband, Clifford, Virgie Rasnake and husband, PJ, Katherine
Rasnake and husband, Ira Gene, Retha Combs and Jewel Ramey; two brothers,
Thurman Barton and wife, Dovie and Roger Barton and wife, Kitty; several nieces
and nephews also survive.
Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Tuesday in the Honaker
Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Don Sullivan and Pastor Larry Brooks officiating.
Interment will follow in the Barton Family Cemetery in Council, VA. Pallbearers
will be Jack Ball, Keith Viers, Barry Sutherland, Gary Puckett, Randy Compton,
Dexter Wilson and Craig Presley. Grandsons will serve as pallbearers.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2010, Birchleaf,
Dickenson Co., VA, Obituary
http://obitsforlife.com/obituary/164547/Byers-Babara.php
Barbara Ann Byers, age 75 of Toys Lane, passed away Wednesday,
February 3, 2010 in Raleigh, NC of
congestive heart failure. Born in Harlan County, KY on May 18, 1934, she was a
daughter of the late William R. and Lennie ONeal Carter.
She owned and operated Byers Dollar Store for a number of years.
She had resided in Birchleaf for 53 years. She had an array of interests such
as gardening and flower arranging. Her creative and artistic talents were
apparent in her paintings. Her faith in God was evident by her dedication to
Bartlick Presbyterian Church. She loved music and singing, and for a number of
years was a member of a group that sang at various churches in the area. She
was dedicated to her church, family and friends.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her
husband, Ralph Jensen Byers, and a sister, Betty Edwards.
Survivors include two daughters, Dianna Fields and Karen S. Owens
both of Wake Forest, NC, a sister. Elizabeth (Gene) Fuller of Union Hall, VA, grandchildren, Amy (Jay) Blankenship, Meagan Eiles and Amanda Fields and 2 great-grandchildren, Dylan and McKenna Blankenship.
Funeral services will be conducted at 1:30 Sunday, February 7, 2010
at the Haysi Funeral Home with Rev. John Whitner officiating. Burial will
follow in the Jackson Cemetery, Birchleaf, VA. Friends will serve as
pallbearers.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2010, Birchleaf,
Dickenson Co., VA, Obituary
http://obitsforlife.com/obituary/164573/Stevens-Arlene.php
Maudie Arlene Stevens, age 77 of Frying Pan Road, passed away
Saturday, May 1, 2010 at her residence. Born September 11th, 1932 in Dickenson
County, she was a daughter of the late Fred and Alta Smith Kiser. She was a homemaker.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her son,
Terry Stevens, a brother, Donald Kiser, and two sisters, Julia Kiser and Bertie
Counts.
Survivors include a sister,
Vadie Blankenship of Abingdon, VA, two grandchildren, Nick
(Marissa) Stevens and Adrienne (Brandon) Robinson, two great-grandchildren,
Tristan Stevens and Desirae Robinson, a special niece and nephew, Anita Conoway
and Donnie Kiser, and a host of nieces and nephews.
Graveside services will be conducted 2:00 p.m. Monday, May 3, 2010
at the Stevens Cemetery on Frying Pan, Birchleaf, VA with Rev. Roy Lee Wilson
officiating. Pallbearers will be Nick Stevens, Brandon Robinson, Jeff Counts,
Marvin Counts, Gary Barton and P.J. Witt.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2011, Birchleaf, Dickenson Co., VA, Obituary
http://obitsforlife.com/obituary/394374/Oquinn-Lawrence.php
Lawrence O’quinn, age 82 of Rakes Ridge Road, passed away Thursday,
August 11, 2011 at Holston Valley Medical Center in Kingsport, TN. Born in Dickenson County, he was a son of the late
Rufus and Lettie Blankenship O’Quinn.
He was a retired coal miner, a member of UMWA local 7170 and member of Russell
Prater Old Regular Baptist Church for 34 years.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his
step-mother, Polly McClanahan, brothers, James, Jessee, Clell, Eugene, Frank
and Daniel O’quinn, a sister, Plina Deel, a sister-in-law, Wilma O’quinn, two
grandchildren, Ashley Elizabeth Puckett and Mark Casey.
Survivors include his wife of 62 years, Dolly, four daughters,
Beatrice (William) Casey of Talford, TN, Debbie (Warren) Puckett, Diana (Mike)
Puckett and Mona (Donald) Duncan all of Birchleaf, four sons, Rocky (Linda)
O’quinn, Scotty (Melissa) O’quinn both of Haysi, Dennis (Regina) O’quinn and
Jeff (Allison) O’quinn both of Birchleaf, three sisters, Charlotte (Carl) Rose,
Fern (Bill) Rose both of Clintwood and Patty (Goldie) Baber of Crozet, VA, two
brothers, Newton (Lois) O’quinn of Abingdon and Ted (Loetta) O’quinn of
Florida, sisters-in-law, Peggy, Janice and Betty O’quinn, a brother-in-law, Roy
Deel, 18 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be conducted at 11:00 a.m. Sunday, August 14,
2011 at Haysi Funeral Home with Elders Roger Coleman, Mark Justice and Ralph
Mullins officiating. Burial will follow in Conaway Cemetery, Birchleaf, VA.
Pallbearers will be grandsons. Honorary pallbearers will be Johnny Branham,
Joey O'quinn, William Casey, Warren Puckett, Mike Puckett and Donald Duncan.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2010, Doe Branch, Dickenson Co., VA, Obituary
http://obitsforlife.com/obituary/164632/Deel-Plina.php
Plina Oquinn Deel, age 83, of Doe Branch, passed away Friday,
December 10, 2010 at her residence. Born Wednesday, March 23rd, 1927 in
Buchanan County, she was a daughter of the late Rufus and Lettie Blankenship Oquinn.
She was a homemaker and had worked with the first Headstart Program
in Dickenson County and Newberry Grocery, and was a member of Tivis Old Regular
Baptist Church.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a
daughter, Mary Sue Rice, son-in-law, Barry Rice, grandson, B. J. Rice, a
granddaughter, Jennifer Rose, daughter-in-law, Mary Belle Deel, brothers,
Frank, James, Jesse, Daniel, Eugene, and Cleal Oquinn, step-mother, Polly
McClanahan, and sister-in-law, Wilma.
Survivors include her husband, Roy Deel, two daughters, Kathy
(Carter) Harrison of Clinchco, VA and Cindy (Denver) Stiltner of Haysi, two
sons, Jimmy (Debbie) Deel and Roger Deel both of Haysi, sisters, Charlotte
(George) Rose and Fern (Bill) Rose both of Clintwood, VA, and Patty (Goldie)
Baber of Crozet, VA. brothers, Lawrence (Dollie) Oquinn of Haysi, Newton (Lois)
Oquinn of Abingdon, VA and Ted (Loetta) Oquinn of FL, 9 grandchildren, 10
great-grandchildren, and 1 great-great-grandchild.
Funeral services will be conducted 11:00 a.m. Sunday, December 12,
2010 at Haysi Funeral Home with Elders Ralph Mullins, Jerry Overstreet, Rick
Mullins, and Roger Coleman officiating. Burial will follow in the Blankensphip Cemetery, Haysi. Grandsons and great-grandsons will
serve as pallbearers.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2010, Haysi,
Dickenson Co., VA, Obituary
http://obitsforlife.com/obituary/164578/Charles-Bobby.php
Bobby Hensley Charles, age 60, passed away Sunday, May 23, 2010 at
Dickenson Community Hospital in Clintwood,
VA. Born April 19th, 1950, in Buchanan County, he was a son of the late Woodrow
W. and Melba Bell Charles. He was a self employed sawmill owner-operator and
was of the Baptist faith. Bobby will be remembered by his family and friends
for his kindness, generosity, and the love he had for his family.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister,
Mary Thomas and brothers, Dan and James Charles.
Survivors include his wife, Geraldine Deel Charles, two daughters,
Courtney (Jared) Wright of Lenior, NC and Michelle (Thomas) Younce of Haysi,
three grandchildren, Madeline
Wright, Brittney (Mark)
Blankenship and Byron Younce,
a step granddaughter, Mariah (Nathan) Mullins, three sisters, Betty (Larry)
Yates and Pat Mullins both of Haysi and Mattie (Ronald) Deel of Vansant, three
brothers, Leslie (Shawna) Charles and Stanford Hump (Rethel) Charles of
Vansant, Ronnie Stiltner of Texas and Dr. John Charles of Evansville, IN, also
several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be conducted at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, May 27,
2010 at the Haysi Funeral Home with Pastor Leon Musick and Pastor Larry Younce
officiating. Burial will follow in Ketron Memorial Gardens, Lebanon, VA.
Nephews and sons-in-law will serve as pallbearers.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2010, Haysi, Dickenson Co., VA, Obituary
http://obitsforlife.com/obituary/164613/Yates-Kathleen.php
Kathleen Katy Deel Yates, age 65 of Willie Yates Road, born
November 11th, 1944, passed away Monday, September 27, 2010. Born in Buchanan
County, she was a daughter of the late Elder Henry and Bonnie Fuller Looney. She was a homemaker and a member of
Little David Old Regular Baptist Church.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her first
husband, William F. Deel; an infant grandchild; three sisters, Dollie Deel
Byers, Madeline Looney and Ethel Looney; and three brothers -in-law, James A.
Deel, Ersil Deel and Cledith Conaway.
Survivors include her husband, James Yates; daughters, Karen
(Chris) Deel of Vansant, VA, Sondra (Tim) Sutherland of Pawleys Island, SC and
Jennifer (Jeffery) Owens of Birchleaf, VA; a son, Jamie Deel of Haysi, VA;
grandchildren, Amy, Sara, Heather, Kaitlynn and Jacob; sisters, Alice Deel, Pearl Deel, Effie Blankenship and Nellie Gay Conaway all of Haysi, VA and Delphia Deel of
Vansant, VA; a brother, Virgil Looney of Washington and several nieces and
nephews.
Funeral services will be conducted 11:00 a.m. Thursday, September
30, 2010 at Little David Old Regular Baptist Church with Elders Danny Yates,
Frank Newsome and Eddie Newsome officiating. Burial will follow in the George
W. Deel Cemetery, Haysi, VA. Family and friends will serve as pallbearers.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2011, Haysi,
Dickenson Co., VA, Obituary
http://obitsforlife.com/obituary/403505/Church-Linda.php
Linda Sherry Blankenship Church, age 68, born July 27th, 1943, passed away
Saturday, September 17, 2011. Born in Buchanan County, she was a daughter of
the late Noah and Emily Gay Owens Blankenship. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and
great-grandmother. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her
brother, Jerrel Blankenship.
She is survived by her husband of 35 years, Herman Church of Haysi,
daughters, Kim (Luther) Rasnake of Council, VA and Sonja O’quinn of Vansant,
VA, sons, Marty (Shelly) O’quinn of Bristol, VA, Keith O’quinn of Haysi, and
Shane (Sarah) Church of Haysi, a step daughter, Linda Turner of Pound, VA, a
step son, Luther Hill of Haysi, a brother,
Darrell (Sue) Blankenship of Vansant, and sisters,
Rita (Otis) Dunn-Richardson of Mt. City, TN and
Cynthia Viers of Haysi, grandchildren, Jill Stepp,
Devin O’quinn, Brittney Church and Jade Church, 3 great-grandchildren, 6
step-grandchildren, and 5 step-great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be conducted 7:00 p.m. Monday, September 19,
2011 at Haysi Funeral Home with Glen Owens officiating. Graveside services will
be held 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, September 20, 2011 at the Church Cemetery, Haysi, VA.
Pallbearers will be David O’quinn, Luther Rasnake, Chad Cooper, Raythen Blankenship, Doug Owens, and Luther Hill.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Dickenson Co., VA, SSDI, http://ssdi.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi
Blankenship,
Thomas Gerald 71, 03Feb1940 -
18Feb2011, Breaks, Dickenson, VA, VA-226-50-3423
Fairfax
2011, Fairfax, Fairfax Co., VA, Obituary
The Washington Post, (DC) - April 16, 2011
Patsy McCollum McLaurin Passed away Thursday, April 14, 2011 at Fairfax Hospital in Fairfax, Virginia.
She was born June 15, 1939 in Franklin County, Georgia, the daughter of Horace
and Zola McCollum.
She was a member of Good Shepherd Catholic Church in Mount Vernon,
Virginia. Throughout her adult life she was involved in social outreach
programs such as thrift shops and bereavement committees. She was the wife of
retired U.S. Navy Captain John (Mac) Coleman McLaurin, Jr. of Woodridge,
Virginia; mother of Cynthia Lynn McLaurin and John (Jack) Finley McLaurin; and
grandmother of Coleman Christian McLaurin.
Patsy was a graduate of the Georgia Baptist School of Nursing in
Atlanta, Georgia and as a registered nurse served in hospitals and home health
care facilities in Montgomery, Alabama and Mount Vernon, Virginia as well as
director of nursing in a Virginia nursing home. Her first love was her family.
She faithfully supported her husband through many moves and deployments during
his naval career. As a squadron commander's wife, she exhibited great
leadership as she supported squadron wives with her good example, vivacious
personality and southern charm. Both Cynthia and Jack were born when her
husband was away on duty. During the times that followed she filled them with
her bountiful love. Years later that love took on new deminsions as she was
blessed with her grandchild, Coleman. Patsy especially enjoyed playing tennis
and golf and making bead jewelry. But among the material pleasures she was
particularly fond of Pepsi and crabs, as well as catfish when she was back
south of the Mason Dixon.
Patsy is also survived by her son-in-law, David Irish;
daughter-in-law, Lisabeth McLaurin; brother, Don McCollum, sisters-in-law,
Caroline McCollum, Lura
Blankenship, Emelie Tingle,
Maria Nutt and Donna Bolus; brothers-in-law, Richard McLaurin, and Gerard
McLaurin; many nieces and nephews.
Funeral Services will be April 18, 1 p.m. at Good Shepherd Catholic
Church, 8710 Mount Vernon Highway, Alexandria, Virginia. Interment will be at
Fairfax Memorial Park.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2012, Fairfax City, VA, Obituary
Published in Roanoke Times on February 14,
2012
Henry Clay Blankenship Jr., 85, of Fairfax, passed away Friday, February 10, 2012.
Clay was the
devoted father of Henry C. Blankenship III, Mark (Patti) Blankenship, and Jane L. (David) Blankenship Sarver. He is also survived by five granddaughters, Lauren May, Adrienne Blankenship-Loker, Amy Sarver, Kerry Sarver, and Allison Sarver; and devoted friend,
Katrina Housley.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Mabel
Blankenship.
Funeral Service will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday, February 14, 2012,
at Fairfax Memorial Funeral Home, 9902 Braddock Rd., Fairfax. Interment to follow at Fairfax Memorial Park.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Falls Church City
+2011, Falls Church City, VA, Obituary
The Roanoke Times, (VA) - May 19, 2011
Harold Wilbur Turner Sr., 79, of Falls Church, passed away on
Monday, May 2, 2011, at his residence. He was born on Saturday, November 28,
1931, in Franklin County, a son of the late Melvin Turner and Sally Blankenship Turner.
He was also preceded in death by a brother, Aubry Turner.
He was a United States Army veteran having served in the 140th Tank
Battalion during the Korean Conflict, and during that time he received numerous
awards and medals including two bronze stars. He was also retired from the
Naval Research Laboratory in Washington, D.C.
Surviving is his wife, Elizabeth Nichols Turner; a son, Harold W.
Turner Jr., of Falls Church; a daughter, Bridget K. Rabel and husband, Blake,
of Roanoke; two granddaughters, Tori and Kayla Rabel; a brother, Boyd Turner
and wife, Lera Lee, of Moneta; and three sisters, Louise Jones and husband,
Ford, of Moneta, Ercell Law, Cherold Thurman and husband, Joe, all of Rocky
Mount.
Funeral Services will be held at the graveside at Bethlehem United
Methodist Church Cemetery at 1 p.m. on Saturday, May 21, 2011, with the Rev.
Wayne Murphy officiating.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Fauquier
+2012, Remington, Fauquier Co., VA, Obituary
The Free Lance-Star, (Fredericksburg, VA) - September 1, 2012
Joseph G. Brenner, 86, of Remington died Sunday, Aug. 26, 2012, at
Amerisist Assisted Living in Culpeper.
He was born March 31, 1926, in Groveton to the late Charles and Walker Brown
Brenner.
Mr. Brenner had been a resident of the area since moving from
Alexandria in 1959. He was a member of Canaan's Faith Church of God in
Fredericksburg. He began driving trucks at the age of 13 and was drafted into
the Army as a dump truck driver. During his enlistment he received a Purple
Heart while serving in Germany and was a member of the 2nd Rangers. He spent
more than 50 years driving trucks. During his teenage years he picked a guitar
and played with Jimmy Dean, Smitty Irving and many other friends. Until
recently, he traveled to different nursing homes playing his guitar. When he
wasn't playing guitar, he was working the family farm, where they raised hay,
hogs and chickens.
Mr. Brenner is survived by two daughters,
Carolyn Blankenship and her husband, Harvey, of Remington and Gwen Lee and her
husband, Marcus, of Ewa Beach, Hawaii; one sister, Pat Holbrook of Kentucky;
two grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife,
Margaret Corbin Brenner.
The family will hold a memorial service at 7 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 2,
at Canaan's Faith Church of God, 1470 Forbes St., Fredericksburg, VA. 22405. A
graveside service will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 5, at Culpeper
National Cemetery, with Pastor Tim Dobson officiating. Military honors will be
provided by Culpeper VFW Post 2524 and Culpeper American Legion Post 330.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2010, Warrenton, Fauquier Co., VA, Obituary
http://www.piercefh.com/fh/obituaries/obituary.cfm?o_id=791651&fh_id=13074
Willis James Blankenship, Sr., age 68 of Warrenton, Virginia passed away Wednesday, November 3,
2010 at Culpeper Regional Hospital, Culpeper [Culpeper Co.], Virginia. Willis was
born August 13, 1942 in West Virginia, son of the late John Henry and Deloris
(Hackworth) Blankenship. He retired
from the Fairfax County Police Department after 26 years of service.
Survivors include his loving wife
of 48 years, Margaret
Blankenship; two children, Willis Blankenship, Jr. and wife Alissa Zerkow Blankenship of Fairfax, Virginia and Angie Dost and
husband Michael Dost of Bristow, Virginia; one sister, Janice Giles of Kentucky, five grandchildren, Kayla, Natalie and
Nathan Dost and Skylar and Ty Blankenship and
niece, Robin Woodward of Kentucky. Devoted Husband, Loving
Father, Doting G-Dad, Caring Brother, Uncle and friend. Outdoorsman, fisherman, hunter, motorcyclist and Corvette
owner/enthusiast. NASCAR and Redskins fan. Honesty and
integrity, but always with a little humor. Our Rock,
Our anchor, Our Compass. Gone, but surely never forgotten.
The family will receive friends from 7:00-9:00 P.M. Monday,
November 8, 2010 at Pierce Funeral Home, 9609 Center Street, Manassas where
funeral services will be held 11:00 A.M. Tuesday, November 9, 2010 with Pastor
K.G. Skinner officiating. Interment will follow at Stonewall Memory Gardens,
Manassas, Virginia.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Fauquier Co., VA, SSDI, http://ssdi.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi
Blankenship,
Willis J. 68, 13Aug1942 - 03Nov2010, Warrenton, Fauquier, VA, WV-236-66-6246
Floyd
2011, Floyd, Floyd Co., VA, Obituary
The Roanoke Times, (VA) - July 17, 2011
Kenneth Wayne Perry, 70, of Floyd, passed away on Friday, July 15,
2011. He was preceded in death by his parents, Christopher and Mildred Hall
Perry. Kenneth was the owner of DEE-K Fabrics, and he loved farming and
fishing.
He is survived by his wife, Doris Perry; three children and
spouses, Steven and Sunshine Perry, Douglas and Linda Perry, and Lori and
Tanner Gray; three stepsons and
spouse, Michael and Melanie Hall, William Hall, and Scott Blankenship; six grandchildren, Melinda Perry, Sarah
Perry, Elizabeth Thompson, Jason Perry, Holden Perry, and Orin Gray; two
brothers, Clyde (Pete) Perry and Christopher Perry; three special aunts and
uncle, Frances Call, Jo Moricle, and Belle and Dudley Thompson.
Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. on Monday, July 18,
2011 at Zion Lutheran Church with the Reverend Linda Motley officiating.
Interment will follow at the Boyd-Belcher Cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2012, Floyd, Floyd Co., VA, Obituary
Published in Roanoke Times on December 30,
2012
Bertie Elizabeth Turner Blankenship Reed, 99 years old [1913], of Floyd, daughter of James Madison and
Eliza Jane Turner, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Saturday,
December 29, 2012. She was surrounded by her devoted family. She was a loving
mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She enjoyed being with and cooking
for her family and neighbors. She was very kind hearted and always had a good
sense of humor. She was also a member of Floyd Baptist Church.
She was preceded in death by her parents; three brothers, Jonah,
Cam, and John Henry Turner; and two grand-daughters,
Danielle Renee and Tessa Lynn
Blankenship.
She is survived by a son,
Hosea (Lana) Blankenship; two daughters, Peggy (Paul) Beran, and Brenda Rhea; her precious grandchildren, Nichole (Sean) Kobia, Josh
(Brooke) Blankenship, Ashlee Blankenship,
Kim Scaggs, Missy (Tony Fisher) Scaggs, John (Kesha) Belcher, Matt (Carin)
Belcher, Stevie (Terri) Hill, and 14 great-grandchildren. Also surviving are
several nephews and two special nieces, Betty Jones and Christine McGuire.
Funeral will take place at 2 p.m. Monday, December 31, 2012, at
Gardner Funeral Home Chapel with Interment to follow at Jacksonville Cemetary. Pastors Hosea Blankenship and Dale Belcher officiating.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2011, Indian Valley, Floyd Co., VA, Obituary
The Roanoke Times, (VA) - October 3, 2011
Ricie Ada Phillips Quesenberry, our precious mother, grandmother,
sister, and aunt, of Indian Valley, joined her Heavenly Father and all her
loved ones in Heaven on Saturday, October 1, 2011. She is singing with the
Heavenly Choir just like she sang at her home church each Sunday, Indian Valley
Pentecostal Church in Indian Valley, where she was a faithful member for 62
years. She ministered at many churches over the years and also taught Sunday
School at her home church until about one year ago when her health started
failing. She loved good gospel singing and would rejoice openly to her Lord and
Savior. Her day always started with reading her Bible and praying in earnest
before she ate breakfast. The last thing she did each day was kneel down by her
bedside to pray thanking God for His many blessings and then she would pray
that each of her family would be saved and be able to meet her in Heaven. She
lived a good Christian life and was a shining light to everyone who knew her.
Our father passed away September 27, 1947, leaving Mom with three
small children to raise, 8 months, 3 years and 6 years
old. She was a Mother and Father both to us but never complained at all. We
will miss her terribly - we LOVE you Mom! She dearly loved all her family: her
children, grandchildren, sister, nieces, and nephews and all their children.
She was born October 14, 1921, and would have been 90 years young this
birthday. We had planned a big celebration for her but she will now be
celebrating in Heaven.
She was preceded in death by: husband, Arnold Quesenberry; son,
David Jerry Quesenberry; father and mother, Ulysus and Alma Phillips; sisters,
Mazie Quesenberry, Hassie Lyons, and Nellie Phillips; brothers, Wavely
Phillips, LeRoy Phillips and his wife Myrtle Phillips.
She is survived by her loving children: Jack and Linda Quesenberry
of Christiansburg, and Shirley and Doug Phillips of Indian Valley; her
grandchildren whom she loved dearly: granddaughter, Melissa and Quintin Wright
of Christiansburg; grandson, David Phillips and girlfriend, Mary, of
Blacksburg; her precious sister, Elizabeth Sutphin of Indian Valley; all of her
nieces and nephews and their families whom she loved very dearly and who have
been so good to Mom over the years: Mozell Quesenberry, Aaron Sutphin, Glenna
Cox, John Sutphin, Kathryn Gerald, Vera Hall, Katie Moore, James Lyons, Alma
Gallimore, Iris Williams, Duane Lyons, Anita Dean, Lana Blankenship , Danny Phillips, Richard Phillips, Debbie
Woolwine, Jackie Cox, and Kenny Phillips; also, very special to our Mother was
Paul Hollandsworth and his wife, Linda; his children, Michelle Hollandsworth
and Taylor, Darrell Hollandsworth and fiancee Tara Hall (who is also Mom's
great-niece). Two very special children to Mom were Alana Haley Snare and
Morgan Grace Hollandsworth. Also surviving are brother-in-law, Sterling
Quesenberry and wife, Barbara; sisters-in-law, Ruby Evans, Orpha and Guy
Sadler. We want to thank Mom's next-door neighbors (Tara Orlando, Kathy Stone,
David and Genieve Hatcher, Columbus and Loveline McGrady) and her church family
who were so good to her.
Funeral service will be Tuesday, October 4, 2011 at 1 p.m. at the
Willis Full Gospel Church (163 Burks Fork Road in Willis) with the Rev. Joe Cox
and the Rev. Kenneth Poston. Burial will be at the Captain George Quesenberry
Cemetery in Indian Valley.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Franklin
+2011, Boones Mill, Franklin Co., VA, Obituary
Paitsel Funeral Home, http://www.paitselfh.com/
Blankenship, Edwin E., 92 of Boonesmill, formerly of New Castle went to be with the Lord
on Saturday, January 29, 2011. Ed was born January 15, 1919 in Mabscott, West
Virigina.
He was preceded in death by his parents Carl W. Blankenship, Sr. and Ada Parker Blankenship; brothers Clifton Parker, Glen Blankenship,
and Donald Blankenship; 3 sons Allen, Michael, and Marion
Blankenship; 2 grandsons Eric
Ashworth and Christopher McGee; and 2 son-in-laws Patrick Gleason and Winston
Clark.
Ed is survived by his wife of 69 years Christine Switzer Blankenship; brother Carl W. Blankenship, Jr.(Lois); 5 daughters Carol Hannah (Eugene) of New Castle, Janice Ashworth
(Randy), Joyce Clark, Vickie Gleason, and
Karen Ratcliff; 3 sons Billy Blankenship (Betty), Raymond Blankenship and David
Blankenship; 16 grandchildren,
Faith Taylor of New Castle, Kelly Hartberger , Craig Hannah of New Castle,
Janice Trail, Michelle Espie, Nicole Clark, Keith Gleason, Erin Thomas, Patrick
Gleason, Jamie Gleason, Amber McGill, Mikaela Blankenship, Zachary
Blankenship, Travis Ratcliff,
Justin Ratcliff, and Richard Clark; 17 great-grandchildren; and numerous
nieces, and nephews.
Ed proudly served in the US Army during World War II. He was in
nine major campaigns throughout North Africa and Europe. He was a medic and
later served in the Glider Infantry Division. His unit was attached to Pattens
3rd Armor Division. He received the Purple Heart with Oak Cluster. Ed retired
from Associated Transport Trucking Co. after 35 years. He was a loving husband
and father. He was a friend to anyone he met and will be sadly missed by family
and friends.
Funeral Services will be held 2:00 PM Friday, February 4, 2011 at
the Crossroads Church with Pastor Penny Wilson officiating. Interment will
follow in the Crossroads Church Cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2011, Boones Mill, Franklin Co., VA, Obituary
The Roanoke Times, (VA) - August 19, 2011
Elsie Grisso Mills, 87, of Boones Mill, died on Tuesday, August 16,
2011, at Trinity Mission of Rocky Mount.
Elsie was preceded in death by her husband, Noah Franklin Mills.
She is survived by her sons, Noah F. Mills Jr., of Boones Mill, and
Kenneth Paul Mills and wife, Jean, of Ormond Beach, Fla.; her grandchildren,
Kenneth Mills II, Kerri Mills, Greg Mills and Michael Mills; her
great-grandson, Tyler Mills; her brother, Paul Grisso and wife, Marlen, of
Roanoke; and her sister, Goldie Blankenship, of Roanoke.
A service celebrating Elsie's life will be held at 11 a.m. on
Saturday, August 20, 2011, at Cedar Bluff Church of the Brethren with the Rev.
Doug Jones and the Rev. Jerry Naff officiating. Interment will be held in
Franklin Memorial Park.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2011, Callaway, Franklin Co., VA, Obituary
The Roanoke Times, (VA) - July 10, 2011
Shirley Ann Fisher, 59, of Callaway, died on Thursday, July 7,
2011, after a brief illness.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Frank Alvin Linton Sr.
and Lucy Mable Blankenship; and a sister, Jo Ann Marie Linton. She
was employed at Lowe's as a Customer Service Associate and was an avid
horsewoman who rode grand champions.
She is survived by her sons, Tony Darnell Fisher and Kenneth Ray
Fisher; grandchildren, Tony Darnell Anders, Aaron Michael Fisher, and Kenneth
Sebastian Fisher; a great-grandchild, Cameron Anders; her brother, Frank Alvin
Linton Jr., of Roanoke; and two sisters, Barbara Jean Maxey (Edward), and Linda
Joyce Carter (Gene), both of Salem. She will be sadly missed by her best
friend/ constant companion, Tim Boylan and her beloved dog, DiVA.
Services will be held at noon on Monday, July 11, 2011, at Oakeys
South Chapel on Brambleton Ave. The Rev. Shawn Tanner, Pastor of Green Hill
Church of the Brethren, will officiate. After a committal Service at Sherwood
Abbey, interment will follow in Sherwood Memorial Park.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2012, Callaway, Franklin Co., VA, Obituary
Published in Roanoke Times on December 4,
2012
Nina M. Browning, 88, of Callaway, passed away Sunday, December 2,
20l2.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 63 years, Adolphus
Browning; parents, Lee and Lydia Hanna; brothers, James, Ed, and Curt Hanna;
sisters, Cora Lee Hanna, Beth Gore, Leona Monroe, and twin sister, Nana Ray.
Surviving are sons, Doug (Gina) Browning, Hardy, Robert K.
Browning, Callaway; daughter, Myra (Thomas) Angell, Callaway; grandchildren, Terry (Libby) Smith, P.
J. (Martha) Smith, Rodney Smith, Jim Angell, Tim (Lisa) Angell, all of
Callaway, Cherish Brewster, Louisiana, Jan (Devin) Blankenship, Rocky Mount, Beth Buckner, Charleston, W.VA;
many great-grandchildren; and seven great- great-grandchildren.
Memorial services will be private.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2012, Ferrum, Franklin Co., VA, Obituary
Published in Roanoke Times on August 24, 2012
Ernest Lee Woods, 82, of Ferrum, went to be with the Lord on
Thursday, August 23, 2012. He was born on September 25, 1929, a son of the late
Jesse and Lura S. Woods.
He was also preceded in death by two brothers, Roy Woods and Wilsie
Woods; and two sisters, Lottie Cooper
and Dorothy Blankenship.
Surviving are two sisters, Phyllis Holley and her husband, Ronald,
and Janet Stanaland and her husband, Paul; brother-in-law, Ronnie Cooper; and
three brothers, Buren Woods, Harold Woods and his wife, Virginia, and Jackie Woods
and his wife, Nancy. Ernest also had many friends on the staff at Virginia
Veterans Care Center. They dearly loved him and they shared this with us day
after day.
Funeral Services will be conducted at 2 p.m. on Saturday, August
25, 2012, at Lynch Conner-Bowman Funeral Home with Pastor Liz Lazenby and
Pastor Billy Shively officiating. Interment will follow in St. James United
Methodist Church Cemetery, Ferrum, VA.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2012, Glade Hill, Franklin Co., VA, Obituary
Published in Roanoke Times from February 23
to February 24, 2012
Willard M. McBride, 84, of Glade Hill, was called to his Heavenly
home on Tuesday, February 21, 2012. He was reunited with his loving parents,
Bailey and Ludie McBride; brother, Paul David McBride; and granddaughter,
Jennifer Ann Hubbard.
Left to cherish his memories and celebrate his life is his dear wife and soul mate of 64 years, Ruby Blankenship
McBride. Other surviving family include his three children, Pauline Hubbard (husband,
A.C.) of Glade Hill, Willard Nelson McBride (wife, Polly) of Glade Hill, and
Dr. Mark A. McBride (wife, Kimberly) of Roanoke. Willard leaves behind four
grandchildren, Tara Mulins, Greg Hubbard, Tia McBride, all of Glade Hill, and
Benjamin McBride, of Roanoke; and six great-grandchildren, Sydney, Roman and
Brock Mullins and Gabe, Bailey and Hailey Furrow, all of Glade Hill. Also
surviving are two brothers, Allen McBride (Mary), of Rocky Mount, and Herbert
McBride, of Boones Mill; and four sisters,
Bernice Blankenship, of Glade Hill, Rachel Campbell (Sonny),
of Salem, Ruth Preston (Donald), of Glade Hill, and Joyce Nichols (Donald), of
Roanoke; nieces, Lynn Boggess and Theresa Shepherd; and nephews, Keith and
Brian McBride. There are numerous great-nieces and great- nephews who will miss
him dearly.
Willard was born in Glade Hill, VA, on May 19, 1927, and was
employed by Lane Furniture Company and retired from North American Housing.
Willard was a devoted husband to his wife, Ruby. They always
enjoyed planting their annual vegetable garden and taking afternoon drives
together. He loved to fish, go hunting and share stories with his
grandchildren.
Funeral Services will be conducted at noon on Saturday, February
25, 2012, from Flora Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Bill Doss officiating.
Interment will follow in Franklin Memorial Park.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2012, Glade Hill, Franklin Co., VA, Obituary
http://www.florafuneralservice.com/fh/obituaries/obituary.cfm?o_id=1467412&fh_id=10212
Ruby Blankenship McBride, age 81 years, of Glade Hill was welcomed into her heavenly home
on April 29, 2012.
She was reunited with her husband, Willard M. McBride and her
loving mother Carrie Blanche Cundiff. Other family members preceding her in
death were her grand-daughter, Jennifer Ann Hubbard; niece, Leigh Ann Blankenship; sister, Susie J. Blankenship; two brothers, Junior and Ernest
Blankenship.
Those left to cherish many fond memories are one daughter, Pauline
M. Hubbard (A.C.); two sons, Nelson McBride (Polly), and Dr. Mark A. McBride
(Kimberly) of Roanoke, VA; her four grandchildren whom she loved are Tara
Mullins, Greg Hubbard and Tia McBride of Glade Hill and Benjamin McBride, of
Roanoke, VA. She has six great-grandchildren who will miss her dearly (Sydney,
Brock and Roman Mullins and Gabe, Bailey and Halley Furrow) all of Glade Hill.
Ruby has three surviving brothers, Herman W. Blankenship (Dee) of Charlottesville, VA, Dr. Cecil N. Blankenship (Rachel) of Johnson City, TN and Hubert D. Blankenship (Nancy) of Moneta, VA; nieces and nephews, Debbie Snoots, David W. Blankenship, Dr. Lisa D. Blankenship, Kristi Caruthers, Madison Blankenship, Chad
Blankenship, Denny and Kelly
Blankenship and also Nikki
Warren; two great-nieces, Kristi
Snoots and Riley Blankenship.
Ruby was born December 12, 1930 and raised in Union Hall, VA. She
had a sweet and loving mother whom she lost at a very young age. Ruby met her
husband, Willard and was married for 64 years. Ruby was a devoted wife, loving
and compassionate mother and a dear grandmother. She worked hard as a
seamstress and retired from Bristol Mfg. Company in Rocky Mount after 40 years.
Her favorite past times were vegetable and flower gardening with her soul mate
Willard, early morning crocheting of sweaters, capes, tree skirts and her well
known Christmas ornaments. Ruby enjoyed baking delicious
cakes, the finest biscuits ever, and giving of herself to others.
Ruby suffered from Alzheimer’s disease in her last 15 years.
Funeral services will be conducted at 12:00 noon from the Flora
Funeral Chapel in Rocky Mount, VA by the Rev. Eddie Hawks and there will be a
visitation one hour prior to the service. Interment will follow in Franklin
Memorial Park.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2010, Penhook, Franklin
Co., VA, Obituary
http://www.funeraldigest.com/obituaries/2010/07/26/henry-anderson-reynolds/144314153
Henry Anderson Reynolds, 90, of Penhook, passed away Saturday
evening, July 24, 2010, at his home. He was a lifetime Deacon of Boones Chapel
Church of the Brethren and retired from Goodyear in Danville.
Mr. Reynolds was preceded in death by his wife, Gladys O. Reynolds;
son, Henry A. Reynolds Jr.; brothers, William, Levi, Nelson, Hollace, and
Robert; and sister, Annie Martin.
Surviving are his daughter and son-in-law, Barbara and Jack
Blankenship, of Penhook; sons
and daughter-in-law, Danny and Cindy Reynolds, of Chattanooga, TN., and David
Reynolds, of Axton; grandchildren, Deborah and Lee Hunt, Tammy Haskins, Melissa
and Scott Ogburn, Kenneth Wayne and Michelle Reynolds, Robert and Audrey
Arthur, Angela Nealey, Frances and Charles Wells; greatgrandchildren, Travis
Haskins, Kristy and Chris Szuba, Kevin and Andy Gillespie, Tiffany Stainback,
Brittany and Olivia Arthur, Kenneth, Justin, Christian and Jacob Reynolds, Josh
Lowder, Sarah Nealey, Shane Hall, Hannah, Caroline, Jonathan and Luke Ogburn;
sisters, Bessie Stegall and Florence Wright, of Penhook.
Funeral services will be conducted from Boones Chapel Church of the
Brethren 11 a.m. Tuesday with Pastor Mike Gallimore and the Rev. Scott Ogburn
officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. Flora
Funeral Service & Cremation Center, Rocky Mount.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2010, Rocky Mount,
Franklin Co., VA, Obituary
The Roanoke
Times, (VA) - May 4,
2010,
Vera Toney Tyree, of Rocky Mount, VA, went to be with her Lord on
Sunday morning, May 2, 2010, at Our Lady of the Valley, with her loving sister,
Dean, by her side. She was 91 years old, born in Franklin County, October 16,
1918, daughter of the late James Walter and Annie May Blankenship Toney. She lived in Rocky Mount with her loving husband, Laryn
Tyree, for most of their life.
In addition to her parents and husband, she was also preceded in
death by her son, Toney Tyree; infant grandson, Ricky; her sisters, Loreda
Cundiff and husband, Ed, Mattie Holland and husband, Clay, Mozelle Brown and
husband, Ira, and Zelma Callahan and husband, Tom; her brothers, Dennis Toney,
James Toney and wife, Edna, and Bill Toney; and brother-in-law, George Shell.
Vera is survived by her daughter-in-law, Pat Tyree; grandson, Timmy
Tyree and wife, Linda; great-granddaughter, Kelly Tyree; great-grandsons, Ricky
and Billy Tyree; sisters, Reba Scott and husband, Hubert, and Dean Shell;
sisters-in-law, Geraldine and Peggy Toney Hodges; several nieces and nephews;
and her loving family of friends at Our Lady of the Valley.
She retired from Virginia Apparel in Rocky Mount, and was a member
of Rocky Mount Christian Church. The family would like to thank the staff of
Our Lady of the Valley in Roanoke for their care of Vera for the past several
years. They went above and beyond to ensure her health, comfort and happiness. Our appreciation to them for their help and support of the family
members as well. Vera was blessed to have such a loving place to call
home.
Graveside services will be conducted 11 a.m. on Wednesday, May 5,
2010, at Franklin Memorial Park with Pastor Daniel Freeland officiating.
From:
Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2011, Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., VA, Obituary
The Roanoke Times, (VA) - February 6, 2011
Clydie Wade Ferguson, 85, of Rocky Mount, VA, died Friday, February
4, 2011. She was born July 26, 1925, a daughter of the late Harvey and Allie
Woods Wade.
She was also preceded in death by her husband, Grover Ferguson;
sons, Danny Ferguson and Dicky Ferguson; brothers, Zinnie Wade and Dalton Wade;
sisters, Mamie W. Blankenship , Ocie W. Scott, Erma W. Weaver and Eva W.
Scott.
She is survived by her grandson, Greg Ferguson and wife, Lan; and great-granddaughter Kaylee; granddaughter, Nikki
Dashiell and husband, Mike, and great-granddaughter Cori; sister-inlaw,
Elizabeth P. Wade; many other family members and friends.
Funeral services will be conducted from Lynch Conner-Bowman Funeral
Chapel 11 a.m. Monday, February 7, 2011, with the Rev. Eddie Hawks and the Rev.
Dewey Weaver officiating. Interment will follow in Franklin Memorial Park.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2011, Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., VA, Obituary
The Roanoke Times, (VA) - May 27, 2011
John Lewis Rutrough, 72, of Rocky Mount, passed away peacefully on
Thursday, May 26, 2011. He was born on May 2, 1939, a son of the late Charlie
W. and Janie Austin Rutrough.
He was also preceded in death by his infant daughter, Linda Sue;
brother, Lester; sister, Ann; brother-in-law, Marvin Metzger; and father-in-law
and mother-in-law, Levi and Grace Metzger.
Surviving are his loving companion, Maxine; daughter, Barbara
"BJ" Angle and husband, Mark; two sons, Robert Rutrough and wife,
Freda, and Ronald Rutrough and wife, Melinda; 10 grandchildren; four brothers
and sisters-in-law, William and Darlene, Donald and Ann, Glenn and Peggy, and
Charlie Jr. and Gail; two sisters-in-law, Bonnie Lily and June Metzger; brother-in-law, Dennis Blankenship; and many nieces and nephews.
Funeral Services will be conducted at the Mountain View Old German
Baptist Brethren Meetinghouse at 10 a.m. on Sunday, May 29, 2011, with the Home
Brethren officiating. Interment will follow in the Rutrough Family Cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2011, Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., VA, Obituary
The Roanoke Times, (VA) - October 22, 2011
Algie Dorothy Shively, 84, of Rocky Mount, died Thursday, October
20, 2011. She was born February 7, 1927, a daughter of the late Charles and
Annie Rigney Hodges. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Coleman
Shively; sister, Renell Motley; and brothers, Stuart and Randolph Hodges.
Dorothy worked at Wendy's for 12 years faithfully serving the customers.
Surviving are her children, Judy Valdez, Janice LaPrade, Debra
Joaquin; foster daughter, Donna Blankenship ; brother, Richard Hodges and wife, Brenda;
sister, Frances Curry; six grandchildren, Charles LaPrade, Wayne Hodges,
Michelle Newman, Phyllis Reyes, Lenora Silva, Cindy Bonilla; 10
great-grandchildren; six great- great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be conducted from Henry Fork Church of the
Brethren, 2 p.m. Monday with Pastor Scott Dawson and Pastor Ronald Coleman
officiating. Interment will follow in the Rigney Family Cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2011, Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., VA, Obituary
The Roanoke Times, (VA) - December 25, 2011
David Thomas Robertson, 54, of Rocky Mount, went to be with the Lord
Friday, December 23, 2011.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Jessie and Gracie
Robertson and brother, Earl Robertson.
Surviving is the love of his life, Michelle Bandy; daughter, Lorri Ann
Robertson Cole; six grandchildren, Layla, Hunter, Brianna, Angel, CJ, and
Cayden; sisters, Barbara and James Reynolds, Virginia Austin; brothers, Jessie
(JW) Robertson and Steve (Bones) Robertson; nieces and nephews, Cindy and Tim Tatum, Eric Reynolds, Angee Hall, Julian
Austin, Landon and Lori Robertson, Jarret Robertson, Zachary Blankenship and Natalie Dowdy; many great nieces and
nephews; special friends, Joe and Kathy Bandy; and his babies, Lily and Jasper.
Funeral services will be conducted from Henry Fork Church of the
Brethren 11 a.m. Tuesday, December 27, 2011 with Pastor Ronald Coleman and the
Rev. Denver Turner officiating. Interment will follow in the
Blankenship
Family Cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2012, Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., VA, Obituary
https://www.meaningfulfunerals.net/fh/obituaries/obituary.cfm?o_id=1391524&fh_id=10212
Susie Jane Blankenship, (October 2,
1935 - February 8, 2012)
Susie Jane Blankenship, age 76 formerly
of Franklin County and Johnson City, Tennessee died Wednesday, February 8,
2012. She was born in Union Hall on October 2, 1935 and spent her childhood in
Salem, Virginia.
She attended Madison College in
Harrisonburg and while in college she became a member of the Sigma Sigma Sigma
Sorority. She later attended graduate school at Virginia Tech and was graduated
with a degree in Dietetics. Susie worked as a dietitian at Radford College, The
University of Virginia and the Veterans Administration. She retired from the
Veterans Administration in Salisbury, NC where she lived for 20 years and upon
retirement she moved to Johnson City, Tennessee.
Susie was preceded in death by her mother,
Carrie Cundiff; and brothers,
Okie
J. Blankenship, Jr., and Ernest E. Blankenship.
Surviving are her sister, Ruby McBride and
husband Willard; brothers, Herman Blankenship and wife Dee, Cecil Blankenship and wife Rachel,
Hubert
Blankenship and wife Nancy; several nieces and nephews; and her college roommate,
sorority sister and lifelong friend, Shirley McKinley.
Funeral services will be conducted from
Flora Funeral Chapel, Rocky Mount, at 2 p.m. Saturday with Pastor Eddie Hawks
officiating. Interment will follow in the Cundiff Family Cemetery.
+2012, Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., VA, Obituary
Published in Roanoke Times on March 2, 2012
Arthur L. (Artie) Bussey, 60, of Rocky Mount, died on Wednesday,
February 29, 2012. He was born on April 9, 1951, a son of the late Charlie A.
Bussey Jr. and Virginia Hylton Bussey.
Surviving are his daughter
and son-in-law, Amanda and
Denny Blankenship; sisters and
brothers-in-law, Martha Montgomery and Gerald, and Ruth Cupp and Tedd; brothers
and sisters-in-law, David Bussey and Norene, and John Bussey and Sylvia; nine
nieces and nephews; 18 great-nieces and nephews; and one great- great-nephew.
Memorial Services will be conducted at 2 p.m. on Saturday, March 3,
2012, from Fairview Church of the Brethren with Pastor Jeff Wray officiating.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2012, Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., VA, Obituary
Published in Roanoke Times on December 24,
2012
Mary Jane Simmons, 67, of Rocky Mount, died Saturday, December 22,
2012.
She was preceded in death by her son, Terry W. Simmons; brother,
Thomas Ferguson; and sisters, Dorothy Blankenship and Betty Myers.
Surviving are her children, Ora Ann F. Hodges and husband, Jeffrey,
Patricia Gail Ferguson Jaimes, Travis Lee Simmons; grandchildren, Jeffrey C.
Hodges "J.C.", Dusty W. Hodges, Brandy N. Ferguson, Bradley L.
Ferguson "Buck"; great-grandchildren, Adreanna, Brianna, Selena,
Estrella, Luna-Luz; brothers and sisters, Garnette Fitzgerald, Billy W.
Ferguson, Ronnie S. Ferguson; and special dog, Bones.
Funeral services will be conducted from Henry Fork Church of the
Brethren 2 p.m. Thursday with Pastor Ronald Coleman officiating. Interment will
follow in the Ferguson Family Cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2010, Union Hall,
Franklin Co., VA, Obituary
Roanoke Times , from January 28 to January 29, 2010,
Harvie Isiah Perdue (Peck), 79 of Union Hall, VA, passed away
Tuesday January 26, 2010. Born May 25, 1930, to the late
Harvie Hampton Perdue and Betty Blankenship
Perdue.
Harvie was a well known member of the community, always having a
smile on his face and his hand extended in friendship to all willing to accept
it. He was a "sawmill man" by trade and desire and remained active in
that field until shortly before his passing. He was honored to serve his
country in the United States Army from 1952-1954.
Surviving are his wife of 56 years, Margaret; his daughter, Connie
and her special friend, David Peters; a brother, Charles Perdue; sisters, Eliza
(Sis) Carter, Vernie Law, Molly Holland, Hazel Zeigler, a number of nieces and
nephews, also his German Shepherd, Princess.
He was preceded in death by his brother, Ed Perdue and sisters,
Vickie Holland, Fern Ferguson, and Cheryl Perdue.
Funeral services will be conducted 11 a.m. Friday at Flora Funeral
Chapel with the Rev. David Long officiating. Interment will follow in Franklin
Memorial Park.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2012, Union Hall, Franklin Co., VA, Obituary
Published in Roanoke Times on August 9, 2012
Zula Blankenship Perdue, 84, of Union Hall, died Tuesday, August 7, 2012.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Randolph Perdue;
granddaughter, Jaclyn Howard; brothers,
Laymon Blankenship, Claude Blankenship,
H. A. Blankenship, Russell Blankenship;
sisters, Clara Little, Thelma Bradford; parents, James and Missie Blankenship.
Left to cherish her memory are her daughter and son-in-law, Judy
and Larry Howard; god-daughter, Jade Perdue-Puli and her husband, Bala Puli;
god-grandchildren, Benjaman Puli, Indura Puli (whom she was known as "Big
Granny"); sister, Ruby Perdue; several nieces and nephews; special niece,
Geraldine Hylton; sister-in-law, Pauline Perdue; brother-in-law and
sister-in-law, Otey and Marie Perdue; good friend, Janet Richardson; her
walking buddies, Margie McGuire, Carol Tenbrooke and Linda Firebaugh; other family
members and friends.
She was a devoted member of Penhook United Methodist Church and
sang in the choir. She loved her family and friends and was a wonderful mother
and "Big Granny". She enjoyed being outdoors and always had a warm
smile to everyone. Zula had a full life to the very end. Special thanks to
Glade Hill Rescue Squad.
Funeral services will be conducted 11 a.m. Friday, August 10, 2012,
from Flora Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Judy Short officiating. Interment will
follow in Franklin Memorial Park.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2012, Wirtz, Franklin Co., VA, Obituary
Published in Roanoke Times from January 17 to
January 18, 2012
James Leslie (Les) Blankenship, 85, of Wirtz, went home to be with the Lord Monday, January 16,
2012. Les was born in Narrows January 31, 1926.
He was preceded in death by Betty Caulfield Blankenship, his wife of 54 years.
He served in the United States Marine Corp. Fourth Division from 1944 to 1947,
serving his country in Iwo Jima and attaining the rank of Corporal. Les owned
and operated B & F Company for 35 years, constructing bridges in North
Carolina, Kentucky, Tennessee, West Virginia and Virginia. Many bridges in
Franklin County have his signature, including Gills Creek, Blackwater and Power
Dam. He coached B & F Owls basketball team for the
Franklin County Recreation Department for numerous years. Upon his retirement,
Les and Betty made a second home in Myrtle Beach, S.C., where he spent much of
his time on the golf courses, as long as his health permitted.
Left to cherish his memory are two daughters, Dwan (Gary) Fulcher, Glade Hill, Beach (Jeff) Chewning, Wirtz; one son,
Darrel Blankenship, Florida. Also surviving are six grandsons,
Tim Underwood, Salem, Josh (Shanon) Underwood, Kennesaw, Ga., Ward (Cindy)
Underwood, Elliston, Lewyn (Lindsey) Poage, Virginia Beach, Tyson Poage,
Wilmington, NC, Travis (Nikki) Poage, Wilmington, NC.; five
great-granddaughters also survive, Kayla, Morgan, Reagan, Aylin, Marleigh
Underwood, Emmaleigh Poage. Cherished are special friends, Evelyn Cundiff and
Frances Nickell.
Funeral services will be conducted at Flora Funeral Chapel 11 a.m.
Thursday, January 19, 2012, with Pastor Justin Likens presiding.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2012, Wirtz, Franklin Co., VA, Obituary
Published in Roanoke Times on May 2, 2012
Angie Hazel Pagans, 93, of Wirtz, passed away Tuesday, May 1, 2012,
at Carilion Franklin Memorial Hospital. She was born March 31, 1919, the
daughter of the late Henry David Carter and Jennie Clay Blankenship.
She was also preceded in death by her husband, Woodrow Wilson
Pagans; five sisters and brothers, Lena Gough, Davis Carter, Elbert Carter,
Clay Carter, Ruby Dillon. She was employed for many
years at M W Manufacturing.
Surviving are one sister, Lois Perdue, of Wirtz; one brother, Sam
Carter, of Rocky Mount; several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be conducted 2 p.m. Thursday, May 3, 2012, at
Lynch Conner Bowman Funeral Chapel. Interment will follow in the Pagans Family
Cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Franklin Co., VA, SSDI, http://ssdi.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi
Blankenship, Edwin
E. 92, 15Jan1919 - 29Jan2011, Boones
Mill, Franklin, VA,
WV/NC-232-28-7427
Blankenship, Harry
A. 73, 21Sep1936 - 23Jul2010, Gladehill,
Franklin, VA, VA-228-48-8599
Blankenship,
Stephen W. 53, 21Aug1957 - 10Feb2011, Penhook,
Franklin, VA, VA-226-94-5637
Frederick
+2012, Middletown, Frederick Co., VA, Obituary
Northern Virginia Daily (Strasburg, VA) - June 12, 2012
Gerline Frances Seabright Henry, 86, a resident of Middletown,
passed away Sunday, June 10, 2012 at her home.
Graveside services for Mrs. Henry will be conducted Wednesday, June
13, 2012 at 11:00 a.m. at Mt. Hebron Cemetery in Winchester in the Giffin
family plot. Officiating will be Rev. Tom Keithley of the Grace United
Methodist Church. Pallbearers will be the grandchildren, Ronald Himelright,
Christel Sager, Michael Smith, Shannon Himelright, Katherine Shelton, Shane
Henry, Octaviea Colvin, Keightly Henry and John Hansell.
Mrs. Henry was born August 1, 1925 in Winchester [City], Virginia. She was the first of five
children to the late Virginia May Giffin and Elmer Nelson Seabright. She grew
up in Winchester and attended Handley High School. She belonged to the Trinity
United Church of Christ in Winchester and later to the Grace United Methodist
Church in Middletown. She worked at National Fruit Company where she met her
husband, John Wesley Henry. They were married on June 12, 1942 and made their
home in Middletown. They had one son and three daughters. They were married for
58 years before Mr. Henry passed away on May 25, 2001 and was buried in the
Reliance Cemetery. Mrs. Henry enjoyed gardening and flowers. She kept busy by
making silk flower arrangements and was always giving them to friends and
relatives.
She was preceded in death by her parents; one sister, Nancy Graves;
three brothers, Elmer, George and William Seabright; and one nephew, Frank
Graves.
She is survived by her son, Jerry Lee Henry of Middletown; her daughters, Robin Ann Blankenship of Bridgewater, Sherand Marie Smith and
husband David of Strasburg and Linda Sue Snyder and companion Kelvin Carbaugh
of Stephens City; nine grandchildren, Ronald Scott Himelright, Christel Dawn
Sager, Michael Eugene Smith, Shannon Wade Himelright, Katherine Marie Shelton,
Shane Patrick Henry, Octaviea Lee Colvin, Keightly Ruth Henry and John Wesley
Hansell; fifteen great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild and two
step-great-grandchildren.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Fredericksburg City
+2011, Fredericksburg City, VA, Death
The Free Lance-Star, (Fredericksburg, VA) - December 10, 2011
Carline Blankenship D'Errico, 82, formerly of Spotsylvania County, died Friday, Dec. 9, 2011,
at home. Arrangements are incomplete at Covenant Funeral Service,
Fredericksburg
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2011, Fredericksburg City, VA, Obituary
http://obit.covenantfuneralservice.com/obitdisplay.html?id=1001075&listing=Current
Carline Blankenship D'Errico, 82, formerly of Salem Fields, Fredericksburg passed away Friday,
December 9, 2011 at home. Born in Turkey Run, Arkansas on Mar. 13, 1929
Survivors include her husband of 60 years, Daniel D'Errico; two
sons, Jim D'Errico and Peter D'Errico; a daughter, Jennifer D'Errico Gant; and
four grandchildren. Carline was one of the regulars with the bridge groups at
the libraries, where she always won. For many years she volunteered to teach
English as a Second Language in Virginia and New Jersey.
Friends may attend a memorial service at 2pm Thursday, December 15
at Covenant Funeral Service Fredericksburg Chapel, 4801 Jefferson Davis HWY,
Fredericksburg, VA 22408.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Giles
+2010, Eggleston, Giles
Co., VA, Obituary
Bluefield
Daily Telegraph (WV) -
September 7, 2010
Arvil (Bill) Lee Warner, 91, of Eggleston, VA, went to be with the
Lord on Saturday, September 4, 2010 at the Veterans Hospital in Salem, VA. Mr.
Warner was born on August 16, 1919 in Lurich, VA, and was a son of the late
Arthur Lee Warner and India Comer Warner. Besides his parents, he was preceded
in death by one sister, Helen Johnston; and one brother, Jimmy Warner.
Mr. Warner was a World War
II Army Veteran, member of the Eggleston United Methodist Church, a former
member of Grace United Methodist Church in Bluefield, W.VA, member of Eggleston
Masonic Lodge # 336, member to the Eastern Star, a member and former Chief of
the Eggleston Fire Department, a retired train Engineer for N & W Railway for
over 50 years, and was very active in the Eggleston Community.
He is survived by his wife of 71 years, Rennie Nell King Warner of
Eggleston; two daughters, Joyce A. Warner Breeden and husband Bill of Marquette
Heights, Ill., Lynda Sue Warner of Abington, VA; one son, James Frank Warner of
Pembroke; three sisters, Ruby Cruise and husband Claude of Bluefield, VA,
Shirley Smith of Princeton, W.VA, Doris Blankenship
of Peterstown, W.VA; four grandchildren, Timmy, Randy, William and James
Warner; and three great-grandchildren, Samatha Christie, Megan Warner and Piper
Warner; and one great-great-grandson, Adian Warner.
Funeral services will be conducted Tuesday, September 7, 2010 at
the Givens Funeral Chapel in Pearisburg at 2:00 p.m. with the Reverend Paula Campbell
officiating with burial following in the Birchlawn Burial Park in Pearisburg.
Military honors will be given by American Legion Post #68 in Narrows, American
Legion Post #311 in Pembroke, and VFW Post #6000 in Narrows.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2010, Eggleston, Giles
Co., VA, Obituary
The Roanoke
Times, (VA) -
September 5, 2010,
Arvil (Bill) Lee Warner, 91, of Eggleston, VA, went to be with the
Lord on Saturday, September 4, 2010, at the Veterans Hospital in Salem, VA. Mr.
Warner was born on August 16, 1919, in Lurich, VA, and was a son of the late
Arthur Lee Warner and India Comer Warner.
Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by one sister, Helen
Johnston; and one brother, Jimmy Warner.
Mr. Warner was a World War II Army Veteran, member of the Eggleston
United Methodist Church, a former member of Grace United Methodist Church in
Bluefield, W.VA, member of Eggleston Masonic Lodge # 336, member to the Eastern
Star, a member and former Chief of the Eggleston Fire Department, a retired
train Engineer for N&W Railway for over 50 years and was very active in the
Eggleston Community.
He is survived by his wife of 71 years, Rennie Nell King Warner, of
Eggleston; two daughters, Joyce A. Warner Breeden and husband, Bill, of
Marquette Heights, Ill., Lynda Sue Warner, of Abington, VA; one son, James
Frank Warner, of Pembroke; three sisters, Ruby Cruise and husband, Claude, of
Bluefield, VA, Shirley Smith, of Princeton, W.VA, Doris Blankenship , of Peterstown, W.VA; four grandchildren,
Timmy, Randy, William and James Warner; and three great-grandchildren, Samatha
Christie, Megan Warner and Piper Warner; and one great-great-grandson, Adian
Warner.
Funeral services will be conducted Tuesday, September 7, 2010, at
the Givens Funeral Chapel in Pearisburg at 2 p.m. with the Rev. Paula Campbell
officiating with burial following in the Birchlawn Burial Park in Pearisburg.
Military Honors will be given by American Legion Post #68 in Narrows, American
Legion Post #311 in Pembroke and VFW Post #6000 in Narrows.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2012, Eggleston, Giles Co., VA, Obituary
Published in Roanoke Times on March 27, 2012
Dr. E. Scott Blankenship, 92, of Eggleston, departed this life Saturday morning, March 24,
2012, at the Veterans Administration Medical Center in Salem after a long illness. Born in Bland County on March 20, 1920,
he was a son of the late Elmer
J. and Clara Etta Clark Blankenship.
He was a retired professor from Illinois State University, a
veteran of the United States Army World War II, 168th Infantry. He was awarded
the Purple Heart for wounds received in action near Sinet, Tunisia, North
Africa. He earned his Ph.D. in philosophy from Ohio State University in 1955.
For many years he had been retired to the Eggleston Community in Giles County.
He was preceded in death by his parents, his beloved wife Virginia Mae Farmer Blankenship and several brothers and sisters.
He leaves to cherish his memory his son and daughter-in-law
with whom he made his home, Dean
and Kathy Blankenship, of Eggleston; his daughter and son-in-law, Pamela Blankenship-Lofstrom and Melvin Lofstrom, of Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada; his
grandchildren, Chris and Marissa Stanley; his great-grandchildren, Cullen, Zane
and Ava Stanley; and his favorite pets, the dogs that he loved and that loved him,
Niko, Kuma, and Yoshi.
Memorial Services will be private with the family.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2012, GlenLyn, Giles Co., VA, Obituary
Bluefield Daily Telegraph (WV) - July 4, 2012
Sephas D. Blankenship , 62, of GlenLyn, VA, was called home to be
with the Lord on Tuesday, July 3, 2012 at Roanoke Memorial Hospital, Roanoke, VA. Born May
17, 1950, in Giles County, VA. He was a son of the late Drewey and Gladys Meadows
Blankenship.
Sephas was a
retired mill -wright rigger as an iron worker who loved camping and spending
time with his family. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army having served in
Vietnam and had lived most of his life in the GlynLyn area.
He was preceded in death by three brothers, Dailey
Blankenship, Leonard Blankenship and Timothy Blankenship; also, a special Grandma, Rose Meadows.
Survivors include Paul and Earnestine Crawford of GlynLyn ,VA, who Sephas referred to
as "Mom" and "Dad" who raised and loved him as their son.
Additional survivors include one son,
Anthony Blankenship; two grandchildren; seven sisters, Patty
Ballard, Connie Brown, Becky Williby, Lisa Lloyd, Diana Herring, Janet Martin,
and Becky Neal; five brothers, Paul
Crawford Jr., Rickey Crawford, Rondal
Blankenship, Truman Blankenship and Cloyd Blankenship;
several sisters and brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews and friends.
At the request of the deceased, his body has been cremated and a Graveside
Memorial Service will be conducted at 11 a.m., Friday, July 6, 2012, at
Fairview Cemetery, Narrows, VA. with the Rev. Tony
Reed officiating.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2012, Glen Lyn, Giles Co., VA, Obituary
Published in Roanoke Times on September 4,
2012
Janice Rose (Rook) Blankenship, 79, of Glen Lyn, left her beloved family on Sunday, September 2,
2012 at Carilion Roanoke Memorial
Hospital. She was born at Elgood, West Virginia on April 15, 1933 and was the
daughter of the late Charles
Connie and Mary Wilson Holdren Blankenship.
In addition to her mother and father, she was preceded in death by
her husband of 28 years, Arberdeen Blankenship; four brothers,
Bill, Tom, Joe and Bob; and five sisters, Danise, Zelma, Helen, Zora and Blackie. Rook loved
gardening, canning, sewing, cooking and being with her
family. She will be dearly missed by all who knew her.
Left to cherish her memory are her son, Danny L. Clemons of Glen
Lyn; three stepdaughters, Pamela Allard of Virginia Beach, Paula Taylor of Glen
Lyn, and Penny Van Schoyck of Knotts Island, North Carolina; seven
grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren, and two great- great-grandchildren;
two sisters, Betty Whitlow of Elgood and Joyce Hill of Glen Lyn; several
nieces; nephews; cousins; and many special friends.
Funeral Services will be held Wednesday, September 5, 2012 at 2
p.m. in the Chapel of Riffe's Funeral Service in Narrows. Burial will follow in
Fairview Cemetery in Narrows.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
? 2006, Glen Lyn, Giles Co., VA, Obituary
Naomi’s parents on marriage record are Lawrence Wade McKinney & Vera
Exie Basham
http://hosting-22456.tributes.com/show/mary-alice-surber-79326635
Mary Alice French Surber, 62 of Glen Lyn passed away Wednesday,
December 27th, 2006 at her home surrounded by her family. She was born in the
Wolf Creek community on February 7th, 1944 and was the daughter of the late Ballard P. French and Ethel Akers McKinney.
In addition to her mother and father, she was preceded in death by
five brothers, Coy McKinney, Harold McKinney, Nathan McKinney, Donald McKinney,
and Dillard McKinney; and two sisters, Reba Harold and Eupha McKinney. She was
a former employee of Foodland in Rich Creek and Lil' Mac's Grocery in Glen Lyn,
and was a member of the Church of Christ at Glen Lyn. She was a proud
grandmother and will be dearly missed by her family and many friends.
She is survived by her husband of over 40 years, Jerry Wayne Surber
of Glen Lyn; a daughter and her husband, Rhonda and Darrell Sartin of Glen Lyn;
a son and his wife, Donnie Lee and Chandra Surber of Jonesborough, Tennessee;
four grandchildren, J.W. Sartin, Joshua Sartin, Jake Sartin, and Dawson Flack;
four sisters, Carolene Riddle
Clowers of Narrows, Doris Hardiman and husband Bob of Richmond, Naomi Blankenship and husband
James (Tad) of Narrows, Ewilda Leftwich of Glen
Allen, Virginia; five brothers, Malcom French and wife Betty of Sandston,
Virginia, Earl McKinney of Rich Creek, Andy McKinney of Narrows, James McKinney
of New Mexico, Leo McKinney and wife Marilyn of Alabama, and Clinton McKinney
and wife Jill of Boulder, Colorado.
A memorial service will be held Saturday, December 30th, 2006 at 2
PM in the Chapel of Riffe's Funeral Service in Narrows with Rev. Aubrey Whitlow
officiating.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2010, Narrows, Giles Co.,
VA, Obituary
http://www.bdtonline.com/archivesearch/local_story_002181105.html
Robert Lee Martin, Jr., 80, of Narrows, VA, went home to be with
the Lord on Friday, January 1st, 2010 at Bluefield Regional Medical Center. He
was born in Princeton, WV. on March 25th, 1929 and was
the son of the late Robert Lee Martin, Sr. and Margie Opal Perdue Martin. In
addition to his mother and father, he was preceded in death by a daughter, Judy
Mae Martin; a son, Jerry Lee Martin; a great-grandson, Nathan Poole; and two
sisters, Betty Lee Martin and Madeline Opal Martin Pazzare.
Robert served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War, and for many
years worked in the timber industry. He loved fishing and hunting, but the love
of his life was his family. He’ll be dearly missed by all who knew him.
Left to cherish his memory are his wife of 53 years, Janet Blankenship Martin of Narrows; two sons, Robbie Lee Martin
and wife Brenda Sue of Princeton, Terry Dean Martin and wife Anna Marie of
Princeton; a grandson, Douglas Leon Martin of Clarksburg, W.VA; four daughters,
Dorcas Elaine Martin of Narrows, Debra Jean Martin Catron and husband Everette
of Winston-Salem, NC, Rena Gay Martin Handy of Forest Hill, W.VA, Tina Marie
Martin Handy of Narrows; 14 additional grandchildren; eight
great-grandchildren; two sisters, Ruth Griffith of Cantonment, Fla., Ethel
Sifford of Parrott, VA; several nieces, nephews and cousins; and many special
friends, including a very special friend, Lance Jenkins of Clarksburg, WV.
Funeral services will be held Monday, January 4th, 2010 at 1 p.m.
in the Chapel of Riffe’s Funeral Service in Narrows. Burial will follow in
Fairview Cemetery in Narrows, VA. with graveside rites
conducted by VFW Post #6000 of Narrows, American Legion Posts #68 of Narrows,
#311 of Pembroke, and #145 of Peterstown.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2010, Narrows, Giles Co.,
VA, Funeral
Roanoke Times , February 5 to February 6, 2010,
Kermit Fitchue Blankenship, 86, of Narrows, VA, passed away on Monday, February 1, 2010.
Funeral Services have been rescheduled for Monday, February 8, 2010
at 2 p.m. in the Chapel of Riffe's Funeral Service in Narrows with Pastor Jim
Hagy officiating and military honors conducted by VFW Post #6000, American
Legion Posts #68 of Narrows, #311 of Pembroke and #145 of Peterstown. Burial
will follow in Fairview Cemetery in Narrows.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2010, Narrows, Giles Co.,
VA, Obituary
Roanoke Times , February 3, 2010,
Kermit Fitchue Blankenship, 86, of Narrows, VA, went home to be with the Lord on Monday,
February 1, 2010, at Carilion Giles Memorial Hospital in Pearisburg surrounded
by his loving family. Born in Willowton, W.VA, on March 16, 1923, he was the
son of the late Charles G. and
Fairy Daisy Mae Meadows Blankenship. In addition to his mother and father, he
was preceded in death by 16 brothers and sisters; a son-in-law, Arnold (Shorty)
Hudson; a grandson, Kermit (Huck) Hudson; and a special niece, Regina Caldwell
Brown, who called him daddy.
He served in the United States Navy during World War II and retired
from Celanese Acetate in Narrows. An avid Atlanta Braves fan, he also enjoyed
watching the World Wrestling Federation. A loving husband, father and
grandfather, he'll be dearly missed by all who knew him. On February 3rd, Kermit and his wife would have celebrated their 65th anniversary.
He leaves to cherish his memory his beautiful wife, Zelma H. Blankenship; three daughters who loved him dearly, Reta Kellison, Juanita Hudson, and Brenda
Myers; seven grandchildren; 14 greatgrandchildren; two
greatgreat-grandchildren; a sister, Zella Blankenship,
of Spartanburg, S.C.; several nieces, nephews and cousins; and many special
friends that loved him very much.
Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. on Friday, February 5, 2010,
in the chapel of Riffe's Funeral Service in Narrows with Pastor Jim Hagy
officiating. Burial will follow in Fairview Cemetery with Graveside Rites conducted
by VFW Post #6000, American Legion Posts #68 of Narrows, #311 of Pembroke and
#145 of Peterstown.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2010, Narrows, Giles Co.,
VA, Obituary
The Roanoke
Times, (VA) - May 4,
2010,
Illene Williams McKinney, 70, of Narrows, VA, went home to be with
her Lord and Savior on Saturday, May 1, 2010. A lifelong resident of Giles
County, she was born on August 14, 1939, and was the daughter of the late
Charlie Guy and Nettie
Blankenship Williams.
In addition to her mother and father, she was preceded in death by
her husband, Floyd Dillard McKinney; a son, William Randolph (Randy) McKinney;
two brothers, Johnny Perdue and wife, Barb, and Bob Williams and wife, Janetta;
and a sister, Eva Candler. A loving wife, mother and grandmother, she was a
caregiver and a friend to many. Illene also loved flower gardening, and
traveling with her Sunshine Tours companion, Ewilda Leftwich. Shell be dearly missed by her family and all who knew her.
Left to cherish her memory are her son, Timmy McKinney and wife,
Darlene of Staffordsville; a granddaughter, Sarah Beth Couch and husband,
Jonathan, of Newport; a sister, Wanda Nelson, of Narrows; a brother-in-law, Bob
Candler, of Narrows; several nieces, nephews and cousins, including a special
nephew who she loved like a brother, Leon Meredith and wife, Earlene, of
Pearisburg; a special friend, Marilyn Thompson, of Glen Lyn; and three very
special pets, Shania, Misty, and Jack.
Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. on Wednesday, May 5, 2010, in
the chapel of Riffes Funeral Service in Narrows with Pastor Shahn Wilburn
officiating. Burial will follow in Angels Rest Cemetery.
From:
Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2010, Narrows, Giles Co.,
VA, Obituary
Bluefield
Daily Telegraph (WV) -
June 30, 2010
Andy Ray McKinney, 53, of Narrows, VA, passed away Tuesday, June 29,
2010 at Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital. A lifelong resident of Giles
County, he was born on January 16, 1957 and was the son of the late Lawrence
Wade and Nina Ethel Akers McKinney.
In addition to his mother and father, he was preceded in death by
five brothers, Coy, Harold, Nathan, Donald and Floyd Dillard McKinney; and
three sisters, Reba Harold, Eupha McKinney and Mary Alice Surber.
A graduate of Narrows High School, Andy Ray was a longtime employee
of Celanese Acetate in Narrows. He was a Christian and a member of Cedar Grove
Church of Christ.
He is survived by five brothers, Earl McKinney of Rich Creek,
Malcolm French wife Betty of Sandston, VA, Leo McKinney and wife Marilyn of
Moulton, Ala., Clinton McKinney and wife Jill of Longmont, Colo., James
McKinney and wife Kitty of Carlsbad, N.M.; four sisters, Caroleene Clowers of
Narrows, Naomi Blankenship and husband James (Tad) of Narrows, Ewilda Leftwich of Glen Allen, VA, Doris Hardiman and
husband Bob of Richmond; several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins, and
numerous friends.
Funeral services will be held Friday, July 2nd, 2010 at 2 p.m. in
the Chapel of Riffe's Funeral Service in Narrows with Ministers Jack Jones and
Harold Goins officiating. Burial will follow in Angels Rest Cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2010, Narrows, Giles Co.,
VA, Obituary
Bluefield
Daily Telegraph (WV) -
July 27, 2010
Chlorene Bailey Cecil, 84, of Narrows, VA, departed this life on
Sunday, July 25, 2010 at Carilion Giles Community Hospital in Pearisburg
following a brief illness. She was born in Glen Lyn on April 7, 1926 and was
the daughter of the late Arthur H. and Nita Blankenship
Bailey.
Chlorene was a member of First Baptist Church in Narrows. She loved
her family very much and looked forward to seeing her loved ones in Heaven.
In addition to her mother and father, she was preceded in death by
her husband of 54 years, Clarence Washington Cecil, Sr.; a son, Darrell Cecil;
and a brother, Donald Bailey.
She is survived by a son, Clarence W. Cecil, Jr. and wife Janice; a
daughter, Eloise Helms and husband Rick, all of Narrows; seven grandchildren;
and 14 great-grandchildren; three brothers, Arthur H. Bailey, Jr. of Rich
Creek, Hersell Bailey of Pearisburg, and James Bailey of Christiansburg;
several nieces, nephews, cousins, and many special friends.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, July 28th, 2010 at 11 a.m.
in the chapel of Riffe's Funeral Service in Narrows with the Reverend Jerry
Sawyers officiating. Burial will follow in Fairview Cemetery in Narrows.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2010, Narrows, Giles Co.,
VA, Obituary
Bluefield
Daily Telegraph (WV) -
July 27, 2010
Boyd Lee Boothe, age 67, of Narrows, VA, departed this life,
Sunday, July 25, 2010 at home. Born February 11, 1943 at Oakvale, W.VA, he was
the son of the late Sherman Edward and Wanda Frazier Boothe. Boyd was a skilled
mechanic and had worked for various companies in the area. He was of the
Christian faith.
In addition to his parents,
he was preceded in death by one brother, Sherman Edward Boothe, Jr.
Survivors include his loving wife of 50 years, Anna Sue Bradley
Boothe; one son, Timothy Lee Boothe of Narrows, VA; one daughter, Regina Boothe Blankenship and husband Jonathan Wayne of Narrows, VA; two sisters, Shirley Cochran of Lindside and Judy
Trivette and husband Alvin of Narrows, VA; mother-in-law, Louise Bradley; four
grandchildren, Allishia Boothe Clemons and husband Jackie, Andrea Boothe Rowe
and husband Howard, Charles Dakota and Remington Lee Blankenship ; seven great-grandchildren, Skyler, Levi, Gavin, Hailey, Landen,
Ellie Anna and Eva; three sisters-in-law, Bonnie McDaniel, Emma Lou Blevins and
husband Johnny, Patricia Havens and husband Donnie; one brother-in-law, Mack
Bradley and companion Hedy; special friends, David Humphrey and Glenda Boothe;
many nieces, nephews, friends and neighbors that will truly miss him.
Funeral services will be at 1:00 p.m., Wednesday, July 28, 2010 at
the Broyles-Shrewsbury Funeral Home Chapel, Peterstown, WV. with
Pastor Alvin Trivette officiating. Burial will follow in the Bradley Cemetery,
Lindside, WV.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2010, Narrows, Giles Co.,
VA, Obituary
Bluefield
Daily Telegraph (WV) -
September 13, 2010
James Larry Fleeman, 67, of Narrows, VA, went home to be with the
Lord on Friday, September 10, 2010 at Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital. A
lifelong resident of Narrows, he was born in Pearisburg on April 8th, 1943 and
was the son of the late John David (Dave) and Sindy Lou Robertson Fleeman.
In addition to his mother and father, he was preceded in death by
an infant son, Joey Fleeman; and two brothers, Milton Fleeman and Emmett
Fleeman. An avid fisherman, James loved playing the guitar and spending time
with his children and grandchildren. A loving husband, father and grandfather,
he'll be deeply missed by his family and friends, including his dog, Cookie,
and his cat Lilly.
Left to cherish his memory are his wife of 49 years, Carolyn
Fleeman; a daughter, Melissa Fleeman and fiancee' Jimmie (Jim Bob) Fillinger of
Narrows; a son, James Larry Fleeman, Jr. and wife Janell of Rich Creek; two
grandchildren, Dylan Fleeman and Krista Fleeman, both of Narrows; a sister, Helen Blankenship of Bluefield, W.VA; several nieces,
nephews and cousins, and many special friends.
A graveside service will be conducted Tuesday, September 14th, 2010
at 11 a.m. at Fairview Cemetery in Narrows with the Reverend Jim Pickett
officiating.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2011, Narrows, Giles Co., VA, Obituary
The Roanoke Times, (VA) - January 9, 2011
Arnold Blankenship,
84, of Narrows, VA, passed away peacefully at his home on Wolf Creek Friday,
January 7, 2011. A lifelong resident of Giles County, VA, he was born on April
19, 1926, and was the son of the late Charles Otto and Mamie Davis Blankenship.
In addition to his mother and father, he was preceded in death by
his beloved wife, Evelyn Hodge
Blankenship.
He leaves behind his beloved horses, Dancer and Nell; and all of
his barn cats.
A graveside service will be held 2 p.m. Monday, January 10, 2011,
at Fairview Cemetery in Narrows with the Rev. Shirley Larson, affectionately
known to Arnold as "Preacher," officiating.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2011, Narrows, Giles Co., VA, Obituary
The Roanoke Times, (VA) - March 19, 2011,
Dewey Eugene Meadows, 71, of Victory Lane in Narrows, departed this
life at his home, Thursday evening, March 17, 2011, in the loving care of his
family. He was born in Willowton, W.VA, on February 15, 1940, and had earned
his living as an iron worker out of Local 697. Dewey was a member of the
Kellysville Church of God in Kellysville, WV.
He was preceded in death by
his father and mother, Onnie Dewey Meadows and Nancy Meadows; his stepmother,
Marie Dillon Meadows; his son, Anthony "Tool" Meadows; and his brother,
Gary Meadows.
He leaves to cherish his memory his wife of over 50 years, Shirley
Akers Meadows; his son, Danny Joe Meadows, of Narrows; his daughters and
sons-in-law, Karen and Jeffery
Blankenship, of Narrows, Nancy
Simpkins and friend, Scott Dillon, of Narrows, Teresa and Mike Perdue, of
Narrows, and Chasity and Warren Wilson, of Rich Creek; his grandchildren,
Krista and Cody Kast, Melody Bouldin, Steven Meadows, Kayla and Travis Bugg,
Breanna Wilson, Taylor Wilson, Jackie
Blankenship, Jacob Perdue, and
Luke Perdue; his great-grandchildren, Levi Boothe and Stephanie Bugg; his
brother, Howard and his wife, Mary, of Kellysville, W.VA; and his sisters and
brothers-in-law, Mary and Hiram Weatherly, of Kellysville, W.VA, Lucille and
Glenn Ramos, of Narrows, and Gayle and Calvin Wimmer, of Narrows.
Funeral Services will be conducted at 7 p.m. on Sunday, March 20,
2011, in the Kellysville Church of God, Kellysville, W.VA, with Pastor Franklin
Atkins and Pastor Eddie Kendall officiating. A Graveside Service will be
conducted at 11 a.m. on Monday, March 21, 2011, in Fairview Cemetery at
Narrows.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2011, Narrows, Giles Co., VA, Obituary
The Roanoke Times, (VA) - May 29, 2011
Nona Arizona Hughes Conley, 87, of Wolf Creek Road, Narrows,
departed this life Friday afternoon, May 27, 2011 at Giles Community Hospital
in Pearisburg to enjoy the blessings
of her heavenly home. Born at Chapel, VA on April 22, 1924, she was a daughter
of the late James Frederick and Betty Elizabeth Blankenship Hughes. She was proud to be part of the Holiness Movement and
enjoyed the fellowship of her home church, Shaver Memorial Church in
Pearisburg.
She was preceded in death by her parents, her beloved husband,
Henry H. Conley, her son, Jerry Conley, her five brothers, and her three
sisters.
She leaves to cherish her memory, her son Michael Anthony Conley of
Narrows; her daughters and sons-in-law, Bonnie and Alvin Caudill of
Collinsville, Barbara and Jack Miles of Englewood, Ohio, Robin and Kermit
Gilbert of Toledo, Ohio; her sisters-in-law,
Lorene Blankenship of Narrows, and Phyllis Hughes of Narrows;
her eight grandchildren; her eleven great-grandchildren; her two special nieces, Patty Blankenship and Beverly Rice.
Funeral services will be conducted Tuesday at 2 p.m. in Shaver
Memorial Church in Pearisburg with Pastor David Cope officiating. Entombment
will follow in Birchlawn Abbey in Pearisburg.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2011, Narrows, Giles Co., VA, Obituary
The Roanoke Times, (VA) - October 3, 2011
James Edward (Tad) Blankenship, 78, of Narrows, passed away peacefully on Friday, September 30,
2011 at Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital, surrounded by his family. A
lifelong resident of Giles County, he was born on September 17, 1933 and was
the son of the late Clarence
William and Amy Willie Davis Blankenship.
In addition to his mother and father, he was preceded in death by a
sister, Lucille B. Wood. Tad was one of the most exceptional builders and
carpenters in Southwest Virginia, having constructed many of the finest homes
in the region. He could not only build a home, but could furnish it with
beautifully hand-crafted wood furniture. Tad was also an avid hunter and
fisherman. A loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather, he
especially delighted in playing with children and pets. Tad will be deeply
missed by his family and many friends.
Left to cherish his memory are his wife of 55 years, Naomi
McKinney Blankenship ; a son, Richard Blankenship of Narrows; a daughter
and her husband, Alleta and Paul Morrison of Rich Creek; four grandchildren, Luci Munsey and husband Jim,
Matthew Blankenship , Jacqueline Morrison and Benjamin
Morrison; four great-grandchildren,
Desiree Munsey, Gage Munsey, Amanda Munsey, and Lily Blankenship ; brothers and sisters, Lois Martin
and husband Everette, Pete
Blankenship and wife Phyllis, Franklin Blankenship , Paul Blankenship
and Mary, and David Blankenship and wife Freda; numerous aunts, uncles,
nieces, nephews, cousins, and many special friends.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday, October 4, 2011 at 11 a.m.
at Cornerstone Pentecostal Church in Narrows with Rev. John Jenkins
officiating. Burial will follow in Angels Rest Cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2011, Narrows, Giles Co., VA, Death
http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/roanoke/obituary.aspx?n=james-edward-blankenship&pid=153900346
Published in Roanoke Times on October 2, 2011
James Edward (Tad) Blankenship, 78 of Narrows, passed away Friday, September 30, 2011. Arrangements by Riffe's Funeral Service in Narrows.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2011, Narrows, Giles Co., VA, Death
Bluefield Daily Telegraph, (Bluefield, WV), October 2, 2011
James Edward (Tad) Blankenship, 78, of Narrows, passed away peacefully on Friday, September 30,
2011 at Carilion Roanoke Memorial
Hospital, surrounded by his family. A lifelong resident of Giles County, he was
born on September 17th, 1933 and was the son of the late Clarence William and Amy Willie Davis Blankenship. In addition to his mother and father, he was preceded in death by
a sister, Lucille B. Wood.
Tad was one of the most exceptional builders and carpenters in Southwest
Virginia, having constructed many of the finest homes in the region. He could
not only build a home, but could furnish it with beautifully hand-crafted wood
furniture. Tad was also an avid hunter and fisherman. A loving husband, father,
grandfather and great-grandfather, he especially delighted in playing with
children and pets. Tad will be deeply missed by his family and many friends.
Left to cherish his memory are his wife of 55 years, Naomi
McKinney Blankenship; a son, Richard Blankenship of Narrows; a daughter
and her husband, Alleta and Paul Morrison of Rich Creek; four grandchildren, Luci Munsey and husband
Jim, Matthew Blankenship, Jacqueline Morrison and Benjamin
Morrison; four great-grandchildren,
Desiree Munsey, Gage Munsey, Amanda Munsey, and Lily Blankenship; brothers and sisters, Lois Martin
and husband Everette, Pete
Blankenship and wife Phyllis, Franklin Blankenship, Paul Blankenship
and Mary, and David Blankenship and wife Freda; numerous aunts, uncles,
nieces, nephews, cousins, and many special friends.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday, October 4, 2011 at 11 a.m.
at Cornerstone Pentecostal Church in Narrows with the Reverend John Jenkins
officiating. Burial will follow in
Angels Rest Cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2011, Narrows, Giles Co., VA, Obituary
http://hosting-22456.tributes.com/show/brenda-blankenship-cyrus-92677275
Brenda Blankenship Cyrus, 70 of Narrows went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, November
3rd, 2011. A lifelong resident of Giles County, she was born on August 14th,
1941 and was the daughter of the late Earnest Paul and Carrie Evelyn Ratliff Blankenship.
In addition to her mother and father, she was preceded in death by
four brothers, William (Bill) Blankenship, Jessie Blankenship,
Bobby Joe Blankenship, and Charles Blankenship;
and four sisters, Carol Bouldin, Eula Hale, Louise Wiley and
"Shorty" Blankenship. Brenda
was a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister and friend and will
be dearly missed by her family and all who knew and loved her.
Left to cherish her memory are a son, Freddie Cyrus of Narrows; three
daughters, Crystal Harris of Bayden
Lake, North Carolina, Anna Cossey Neal of Pilot, and Amanda Blankenship of Giles County; nine grandchildren and
six great grandchildren; two brothers,
Jack Blankenship of Rich Creek and Paul Blankenship of Narrows; a sister, Evelyn
Blankenship of Luray,
Virginia; numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and many special friends.
Funeral services will be held Monday, November 7th, 2011 at 2 PM in
the Chapel of Riffe's Funeral Service with Greta and Larry Bolen officiating.
Burial will follow in Sunrise Memorial Gardens in Rich Creek.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2012, Narrows, Giles Co., VA, Death
Published in Roanoke Times on January 10,
2012
Randy H. Blankenship,
48, of Narrows, passed away Sunday, January 8, 2012.
Arrangements are incomplete at Riffe's Funeral Service in Narrows.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2012, Narrows, Giles Co., VA, Obituary
Published in Roanoke Times on January 11,
2012
Randy H. Blankenship,
48, of Narrows, passed away Sunday, January 8, 2012. A lifelong resident of
Giles County, he was born on June 11, 1963, and was preceded in death by his father, Wesley H. Blankenship; grandparents, Claude
and Hester Spicer, and Claude
and Claire Blankenship; aunts
Bonnie Stables, Patricia Sexton, Debra and Valerie Spicer; and a special
cousin, Deanna Mitchell.
He is survived by his loving mother, Sandra Melanson; brothers, Tony and Brian
Blankenship; nephews, Aaron, Zachary, Dustin and Devon Blankenship;
his special fiancace, the love of his life, Stephanie Hudson; his aunt, Rosie
Lauver, several cousins and many special friends.
Funeral Service will be held 2 p.m. Friday, January 13, 2012, in
the Chapel of Riffe's Funeral Service in Narrows, with Pastor Bill Brown and
Tommy Gordon officiating. Burial will follow in Fairview Cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2012, Narrows, Giles Co., VA, Obituary
http://hosting-22456.tributes.com/show/cleo-perdue-thorn-93093542
Cleo Perdue Thorn, 88 of Narrows went home to be with the Lord on
Tuesday, January 10th, 2012. A lifelong resident of Giles County until the last
few months, Cleo was born on December 18th, 1923 in Narrows and was the
daughter of the late Clayton Clyde and Margaret Blankenship Perdue.
Cleo shared her life with her husband Bascom C. Thorn, until his
death in 1998.
Of their marriage were six children; Oakie, Mack, Loretta, Linda,
Barbara & Sue. Cleo was blessed with 10 grandchildren and 22
great-grandchildren whom she loved deeply.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, January 14, 2012 at 2 PM in
the Chapel of Riffe's Funeral Service in Narrows with Pastor Shahn Wilburn
officiating. Burial will follow in Fairview Cemetery in Narrows.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2012, Narrows, Giles Co., VA, Obituary
Published in Roanoke Times on March 31, 2012
Anna Pauline Blankenship Gordon, 91, of Narrows, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, March
29, 2012, at Riverview Nursing and Rehabilitation in Rich Creek after a long battle with numerous health problems. A
lifelong resident of Giles County, she was born on February 18, 1921, and was
the daughter of the late James and Minnie Young Blankenship.
In addition to her mother and father, she was preceded in death by
her husband, Thomas Gordon Sr.; three daughters, Patricia Lynn, Teressa Fame,
and Barbara Ann; one sister, Clair Tiller; and two brothers,
Steve and William Blankenship.
She is survived by her son and his wife, Tommy and Evelyn Gordon,
of Narrows; a grandson, W.T. and Cathy Gordon, of Narrows; a granddaughter,
Angela Gordon, of Roanoke; two great grandchildren, Brent Gordon, of
Fredericksburg and Kerri Lynn Gordon, of Narrows; two sisters, Lillian Mann and husband, Jerry, of Rich Creek and
Mary Moore, of New Hampshire; a brother, James Blankenship, of Bozoo, W.VA; several nieces, nephews, cousins and many special
friends.
Funeral Services will be held 2 p.m. Sunday, April 1, 2012, in the
Chapel of Riffe's Funeral Service in Narrows with the Rev. Dr. Jerry Mann
officiating. Burial will follow in Fairview Cemetery in Narrows.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2012, Narrows, Giles Co., VA, Obituary
http://hosting-22456.tributes.com/show/Sylvia-Blankenship-Stables-Lilly-93520878
Sylvia Blankenship Stables Lilly, 87 of Narrows passed away Friday, March 30th, 2012 at Carilion
Giles Community Hospital in Pearisburg.
A lifelong resident of Giles County, she was born on September 12th, 1924 and
was the daughter of the late Gilbert
Howard and Gladys Steber Blankenship, the second of twelve children.
In addition to her mother and father, she was preceded in death by
her first husband of 36 years, Sherman Leslie Stables; her second husband of
twelve years, Mason Chapman Lilly; three sisters, and four brothers.
Sylvia was a faithful member of Central Christian Church in
Augusta, Georgia while living with her daughter. An honorary member of American
Legion Post #68 Ladies Auxiliary, she is a former "Woman of the Year"
award recipient from that organization.
Left to cherish her memory are her daughter, Linda Stables Tiller
and husband Ed of Narrows; her son, Ronald Stables and wife Carol of Rich
Creek; four grandchildren, Edwin Tiller and wife Lynn of North Augusta, South
Carolina, Dee Sanborn and husband Richard of Warrenville, South Carolina,
Leslie Stables and wife Lisa, and Sherman Lee Stables and companion Kelli
Ratcliff, all of Rich Creek; six great-grandchildren, Michael Stables, Lindsey
Stables, Jessica Tiller, Ashley Tiller, Bryson Tiller and Tyler Sanborn; two sisters, Helen
Greenlief of Pearisburg and Madeline Gautier of Narrows; two brothers, Billy Blankenship and Gary Blankenship,
both of Baltimore, Maryland; Mason Lilly's children, grandchildren and
great-grandchildren; numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and many special
friends.
The family will receive friends at Riffe's Funeral Service in
Narrows Sunday from 2:30 to 3:30 PM, followed by a graveside service at
Fairview Cemetery in Narrows at 4 PM with Rev. Ed Tiller and Pastor Timothy Cox
officiating.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2012, Narrows, Giles Co., VA, Obituary
The Roanoke Times, (VA) - June 13, 2012
William Jerald Bill Turner, 84, of Narrows, died Monday, June 11,
2012, at Riverview Nursing Home in Rich
Creek, after a long illness. Bill was a lifelong resident of Giles County
and made his home in the Wolf Creek area of the county. He will be remembered
for his many passions, from officiating football games on Friday night, to his
love of farming and bee keeping. Bill had many talents from mechanics to
gardening, and his family will be left with countless reasons to cherish his
memory. As one of his friends remarked, "Bill was one of the hardest
working men I ever knew." He was a graduate of Narrows High School, and an
active member of the American Legion. Bill was a member of the First United
Methodist Church of Narrows, and a retiree from the Celanese Corporation.
He was the son of the late John Waitman Turner and Myrtle Ferguson
Havens.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his first
wife, Becky French Turner; a daughter, Trudy Huffman; and a son, William Jerald
Turner Jr.; two brothers, Gomer and Hampton Turner; a sister, Inez Patton; and
a half-brother, Rodney Havens. Bill is survived by his son, Joe Turner, and his
wife, Sharon; his second wife, Billie Sue Turner and her son, Greg White; three
sisters, Anna Lou Blankenship, Jacqueline Creger, and Francis Bowles;
three grandchildren, Jerry Huffman Jr. and his wife, Amy, Heather Shepherd and
her husband, Jerry, and Billy Turner and his wife, Stacy. He was blessed with
six great-grandchildren; and several wonderful nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Saturday, June 16, 2012, in
the Chapel of Riffe's Funeral Service in Narrows, with the Rev. Christopher J.
Brown officiating. Burial will follow in the French-Turner Cemetery in the Wolf
Creek community near Narrows.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2012, Narrows, Giles Co., VA, Death
http://nrvnews.com/community/obits/30501-blankenship-billy-estil.html
Billy Estil Blankenship, 78, formerly of Narrows, passed away Sunday, July 8, 2012.
Arrangements are incomplete at Riffe's Funeral Service in Narrows.
540-726-2442.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2012, Narrows, Giles Co., VA, Obituary
Published in Roanoke Times on August 20, 2012
Dollie Varden Horne,
94, of Narrows, passed away on Saturday, August 18, 2012, at Carilion Giles
Memorial Hospital [Pearisburg, Giles Co., VA]. She was born in Narrows on October 3,
1917 to Robert Lee and Rose Perdue Blankenship.
In addition to her mother and father, she was preceded in death by
two husbands, Earnest Fulton Burton and Ballard Walter Horne; a son, Lee
Burton; six brothers, Alfred, Tom, Omie, Fonso, Alvie and Jack Blankenship;
and three sisters, Mary Wilburn, Gray Conley, and Alice
Ferrell; and a special friend, Dot Craig. Her greatest joy in life was her
family. She was often seen sitting among her flowers on her front porch, rocking
and playing with her grandchildren, her great-grandchildren and
great-great-grandchildren.
Left to cherish her memory are a son, Basil Burton and wife,
Gladys, of Narrows; a very special daughter-in-law, Doris Burton; six
grandchildren, Brian and Sheri Burton, of Clover, S.C., Danny and Connie
Burton, of Narrows, Judy and Garry Conley, of Pearisburg, Terri and Roger
Smith, of Jacksonville, Ala., Mike and Erin Burton, of Pearisburg, Michelle
Burton, of Narrows; twelve great-grandchildren, nine great-great grandchildren;
a brother, Walker Blankenship, of Narrows; a sister, Della Crawford, of
Tennessee; several nieces, nephews, cousins, and many special friends,
including Melissa Guynn, who filled her Wednesdays with love and laughter.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday, August 21, 2012, at 11 a.m.
in the Chapel of Riffe's Funeral Service in Narrows with Pastor John Jenkins
and Bryan Pruett officiating. Burial will follow in Fairview Cemetery in
Narrows.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2012, Narrows, Giles Co., VA, Obituary
Published in Roanoke Times on September 14,
2012
Gladys Stables Blankenship, 91, of Narrows, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday,
September 13, 2012. A lifelong resident of Giles County, she was born in
Narrows on December 3, 1920, and was the daughter of the late Jesse James and
Rosa Turner Stables.
In addition to her mother and father, she was preceded in death by
her first husband, Albert Carr Johnston, who was killed in action during World
War II, her former husband, Luther G. Blankenship; three brothers, James O. Stables, John J.
Stables, and Robert B. Stables; and a sister, Margaret Stables.
Gladys was a longtime member of First Baptist Church in Narrows.
Affectionately known as "Granny," she loved sewing and quilting, and
taking care of all of her family, and her dog, Spot. A loving mother,
grandmother, great-grandmother, sister and friend, Gladys will be dearly missed
by her family and many special friends.
Left to cherish her memory are two daughters, Bobbie S. Hare and
husband, Larry, and Betty B. McCroskey and husband, Roger, both of Narrows;
three grandsons, Mike Weiss and wife, Melissa, of Pembroke, Mark Weiss and
wife, Diane, of Narrows, and Brian McCroskey and wife, Amy, of Cornelius, NC.;
eight great-grandchildren, Jared Weiss, Emily Weiss, Jayden McCroskey, Alivia
McCroskey, Camden McCroskey, Alisha Dunford, Tyler Evans, and Austin Evans; a
brother, Bill Stables and wife, Pam, of Narrows; several nieces, nephews and
cousins, including Donna Oney, Margo Thompson, Troy Stables, Debbie Edmonson
and Jimmy Stables.
Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Sunday, September 16, 2012, in
the Chapel of Riffe's Funeral Service in Narrows. Burial will follow in
Fairview Cemetery in Narrows.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2012, Narrows, Giles Co., VA, Death
Published in Roanoke Times on September 18,
2012
Zelma Henderson Blankenship, 86, of Narrows, passed away Monday, September 17th, 2012.
Arrangements are incomplete at Riffe's Funeral Service in Narrows.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2012, Narrows, Giles Co., VA, Obituary
http://hosting-22456.tributes.com/show/Zelma-S.-Blankenship-94453868
Zelma S. Blankenship,
86 of Narrows went home to be with the Lord on Monday, September 17th,
surrounded by her loving family at Carilion Giles Community Hospital in Pearisburg. A lifelong resident of
Giles County, she was born on February 18th, 1926 and was the daughter of the
late Frank M. and Mabel Spicer Blankenship.
In addition to her mother and father, she was preceded in death by
her husband of 65 years, Kermit Fitchue Blankenship; a son-in-law, Shorty Hudson; a grandson,
"Huck" Hudson; and a special niece, Regina Caldwell, who called Zelma
"Mommy;" three brothers, Ray Blankenship, Donald Blankenship,
Buddy A. Blankenship; and a sister, Mary Caldwell.
Zelma was a faithful member of the Church of God of Prophecy in
Narrows. She loved reading her Bible, cooking, and caring for all of her
family. One of many favorite pastimes with Zelma, was
watching her beloved Atlanta Braves along with Kermit. Zelma was also a former
employee of B&B Stores and Giles Manufacturing, and enjoyed babysitting.
Left to cherish her memory are three daughters that loved her very
much, Reta Kellison, Juanita Hudson, and Brenda Myers, all of Narrows; seven
grandchildren, Angela Frazier, Tammy Davis, Diana Akers, Chris Harry, Stephanie
Hudson, Brandi Robertson, Timmy Myers; 13 great-grandchildren, 6 great-great
grandchildren; two sisters-in-law, Patty Blankenship of Narrows and Zella Blankenship of Spartanburg, South Carolina; two aunts,
Nora Battinger and Bernice Brandon, both of Fairmont, West Virginia; several
nieces, nephews, cousins, and many special friends, including the staff of
Riverview Nursing Home in Rich Creek.
Funeral services will be held Thursday, September 20th, 2012 at 2
PM at the Church of God of Prophecy in Narrows with Rev. Dr. Jim Hagy
officiating. Burial will follow in Fairview Cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
SSDI; Blankenship, Kermit F., 86,
16Mar1923 - 01Feb2010, Narrows, Giles, VA, VA-231-14-6550
2012, Narrows, Giles Co., VA, Obituary
Published in Roanoke Times on November 8,
2012
David Edward Perdue, 68, of Narrows, went home to be with the Lord
on Tuesday, November 6, 2012, at Carilion New River Valley Medical Center in Christiansburg [Montgomery
Co., VA]. He was born in Giles County on July 3, 1944, and was the son of
the late Marvin Edward (Bus) and Dorothy Mae Hager Perdue.
In addition to his mother and father, he was preceded in death by
two nieces, Carrie Perdue and Cindy Blankenship; and a brother-in-law, J. D.
Blankenship. David was an avid
NASCAR and Virginia Tech football fan and loved hunting.
Left to cherish his memory are; a sister, Sue Blankenship; and a brother, Lee Perdue, both of Narrows; several nieces,
nephews and cousins; and many special friends.
Funeral Services will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, November 9,
2012, in the chapel of Riffe's Funeral Service in Narrows with Pastor Terry
Mays officiating. Burial will follow in Cedar Grove Cemetery in the Wolf Creek
Community near Narrows.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2012, Narrows, Giles Co., VA, Obituary
The Roanoke Times, (VA) - December 22, 2012
Juanita Faye Blankenship Hudson, 65, of Narrows, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday,
December 20, 2012, at her home. A lifelong resident of Giles County, she was
born on December 21, 1946, and was the daughter of the late Kermit Fitchue and Zelma
S. Blankenship.
In addition to her mother and father, she was preceded in death by
her husband of 25 years, Arnold Matthew (Shorty) Hudson; a son, Kermit Matthew
(Huck) Hudson; and a special cousin, who called Juanita a sister, Regina
Caldwell. Juanita was a retired employee of Celanese Acetate in Narrows with 23
years of service. She loved trips to the beach and playing cards. A loving
wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend, she will be dearly missed by her
family and many friends.
Left to cherish her memory are two daughters, Stephanie Hudson, and
Brandi Robertson and husband Kenneth, all of Narrows; three grandchildren,
Carol Dawn Cumbee, Daniele Cumbee, and Logan Hudson; two sisters, Reta Kellison and Brenda Myers, both of Narrows; a special cat, Buffy; several nieces,
nephews, cousins, and many special friends.
Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Sunday, December 23, 2012, in
the Chapel of Riffe's Funeral Service in Narrows, with the Rev. Dr. Jim Hagy
officiating. Burial will follow in Fairview Cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2012, Narrows, Giles Co., VA, Obituary
Published in Roanoke Times on December 27,
2012
Heaven has gained another beautiful angel. Barbara Jean Sigmon
Atwell, 74, of Narrows, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, December
26, 2012. She was born in Kimball, W.VA, on October 8, 1938, and was the
daughter of the late Mawyer Willard and Lillie Docie Cundiff Sigmon.
In addition to her mother and father, she was preceded in death by
a brother and sister-in-law, Arthur Sigmon and Josephine Notchie Sigmon; and
another brother, Lynwood Sigmon.
Affectionately known as Barbara Jean, she dearly loved her family
and gave of herself in many different ways. A loving mother, grandmother,
great-grandmother, aunt, sister and friend, she will be dearly missed by all
who knew her.
Left to cherish her memory are two daughters, Sherrie Atwell and Misty Blankenship,
both of Narrows; four grandchildren,
Darryl Blankenship Jr. and wife, Chenayé, of Narrows, Kristen Blankenship, of Pembroke, Jordan Atwell and Jacob Blankenship, also of Narrows; four great-grandchildren, Gavyn and Zoey
Blankenship, Cameron Mullins,
and Ryan Hamlin; a brother, Robert (Bob) Sigmon and wife, Donna, of Port
Charlotte, Fla.; a sister-in-law, Gloria Gail Sigmon, of Burke, VA; numerous
nieces, nephews and cousins; and many special friends.
Funeral Services will be held at 4 p.m. on Sunday, December 30,
2012, in the chapel of Riffe's Funeral Service in Narrows with the Rev. Chris
Stansell officiating. Burial will follow in Fairview Cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2010, Pearisburg, Giles
Co., VA, Obituary
Claudia Ann Blankenship Hurt, 70, of 300 Brinkley Road in Oakvale, also a resident of the
Riverview Nursing Home in Rich Creek, VA, died Wednesday, April 28, 2010 at
Carilion Giles Memorial Hospital in Pearisburg, VA. Born September 1, 1939 in
Mercer County, she was the daughter of Cleo Terry Blankenship of Oakvale and the late Emory Blankenship.
She had lived in Oakvale and the surrounding area all of her life and was a
graduate of Oakvale High School. By faith, she was affiliated with the Church
of God.
Additional survivors include one sister, Shirley Waldron of Narrows, VA; two brothers, Lonnie Nathan Blankenship of the home in Oakvale and Emory Lee Blankenship and wife Tina of Huntington, W.VA; five
nieces, Sherry Dobbins, Patricia Mount, Lisa Reynolds, Sheila Shelburne and
Melissa Weiss; and two nephews, Richard L. Waldron and Larry Dean Waldron.
Funeral services will be conducted at 1:00 p.m., Saturday, May 1,
2010 the G.E. Davis Chapel of Fredeking Funeral Service in Oakvale with Pastor
Clifford Harless and Brother Paul Hazelwood officiating. Burial will follow at
Roselawn Memorial Gardens in Princeton. Family and friends will serve as
pallbearers. Friends may call at the funeral home from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00
p.m. today. Fredeking Funeral Service in Oakvale is in charge of arrangements.
From Ricky Weinberg RickyNJ58(at)yahoo.com
+2010, Pearisburg, Giles Co., VA, Obituary
http://kendallfuneralhome.com/main/index_c.php?m2=obits&m3=show_obit.php&fh=Kendall2&offset=8&id=617
Emma Jane Blankenship, 69, of Pearisburg departed this life Wednesday, August 18, 2010
peacefully at her home. Born in Giles County on August 17, 1941, she was a
daughter of the late Lillian Janney and Manuel Garcia.
She leaves to cherish her memory her son William L.
“Bill” Blankenship of the
home; her daughter Debra J. Lang of
Pearisburg; her grandchildren Jared Brian Lang and Jordan Nichole Lang; her
brother Milton Riggs of Sandy, Utah.
Funeral services will be conducted Sunday at 3:00 PM in the Kendall
Funeral Home, 605 Snidow St., Pembroke with Pastor
Eddie Kendall officiating.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2011, Pearisburg, Giles Co., VA, Obituary
The Roanoke Times, (VA) - April 26, 2011
Opal Harry Lawson, 83, of Pearisburg, departed this life on Easter
Sunday, April 24, 2011, at Lewis Gale Hospital Montgomery in Blacksburg, VA, with her daughters,
Sherry and Dreama, and other family and friends, by her side. Born in Oakvale,
W.VA, on March 13, 1928, she was a daughter of the late Pete and Annie Davis
Harry. She was a member of Angels Rest Baptist Fellowship in Pearisburg.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 63 years, John R.
Lawson Jr.; her brothers, Herman and Lacy Harry, of Waiteville, W.VA, and Otis
Harry, of Pearisburg; and her sister, Blanch Gautier, of Covington.
She leaves to cherish her memory her daughters and son-in-law,
Sonja and Arnold (Pete and Sherry) Ferguson, of Narrows, and Dreama L. Bostic,
of Glen Lyn; her loving grandchildren,
Stan (Hollie) Ferguson, of Narrows, Troy (Tracey) Ferguson, of Pearisburg, Melissa Blankenship, of Christiansburg, and Josh (Kiri)
Stanwitz, of San Diego, Calif.; her wonderful great-grandchildren, D. J. (Amanda) Blankenship, of Pearisburg, Slater and Huntar Ferguson, of Narrows, Shannon,
Olivia, and Lauren Ferguson, of Pearisburg, and Garrett and Gibson Graham, of
Christiansburg; also her daughter, Sandy Stanwitz and granddaughter, Beth
Graham, both of Christiansburg; her brothers, Billy and Larry Harry, of
Narrows, Willard Harry, of Pearisburg, and Arnold Harry, of New Castle; her
sisters, Gladys Givens, of Narrows, Shirley Miller, of Conyers, Ga., and Betty
Stallard, of Roanoke; her extended family including Butch and Charlotte Harry,
of Pearisburg, Mike, Thelma, Josh Yost, of Pearisburg, Joseph and Lisa Yost, of
Blacksburg, Shirley, Kay and David Wyatt, of Dublin and Steven Ray Wyatt, of
Montana, whom she loved very much.
Her funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. on Thursday,
April 28, 2011, in the Kendall Funeral Home at 605 Snidow St., Pembroke with
the Rev. Gary Poff, the Rev. Dr. Don McKinney and the Rev. Dr. Fred Austin
officiating. Burial will follow in Angels Rest Memory Gardens in Narrows.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2011, Pearisburg, Giles Co., VA, Obituary
The Roanoke Times, (VA) - May 5, 2011
Garfield Bales, 81, of Pearisburg, went to be with the Lord on
Wednesday, May 4, 2011, at Carilion Giles Community Hospital in Pearisburg. Mr.
Bales was born on November 29, 1929, in Giles County, VA, and was a son of the
late William Harrison Bales and Lenora Blankenship Bales.
Mr. Bales was a retired rigger at the Radford Arsenal in Radford, VA.
He gave all his love to his family and enjoyed his gardening and going to Flea
Markets.
He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Mary Estelle Collins Bales,
of Pearisburg; one son, Richard Bales, of Pearisburg; one daughter, Linda Peck
and her husband, Jim, of Pembroke; two sisters, Ida Laymon, of New Castle, and
Marie Journell, of Pearisburg; four grandchildren, Tracy Stafford, Beth
Osborne, Susan Adkins, and Billie Huskey; and four great-grandchildren, Ciara
Meredith, Jack Meredith, Hunter Adkins and Ali Adkins.
The family will receive friends on Friday evening, May 6, 2011, at
the Givens Funeral Chapel from 6 to 7:30 p.m. with funeral services starting at
7:30 p.m. A private family interment will be held at the Birchlawn Burial Park
Saturday at 11 a.m.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2011, Pearisburg, Giles Co., VA, Obituary
The Roanoke Times, (VA) - June 17, 2011
Margaret Tiller Parry Johnson, 69, of Pearisburg, went home to be
with the Lord on Wednesday, June 15th, 2011. A lifelong resident of Giles
County, she was born on February 14th, 1942 and was the daughter of the late
John Allen and Clara Evelyn
Blankenship Tiller.
In addition to her mother and father, she was preceded in death by
a sister, Jo Ann Tiller Wilson. She was a 1961 graduate of Narrows High School.
Affectionately known as "Mom-Maw Midge," Margaret was a loving
mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She was also lovingly known as
"Aunt Midge" to her nieces and nephews.
Left to cherish her memory are her two daughters, Lisa and W. J.
Ratcliff Jr. of Staffordsville, and Cindy and Donald Graham of Narrows; six
grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren; two sisters, Patsy and William
Lucas of Narrows, and Bonnie T. Smith of Hope Mills, NC.;
many nieces, nephews and cousins, and many special friends.
Funeral services will be held on Saturday, June 18th, 2011 at 11
a.m. in the Chapel of Riffes Funeral Service in Narrows with the Rev. Dr. Jerry
Mann and Tommy Gordon officiating. Burial will follow in Fairview Cemetery in
Narrows.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
*2011, Pearisburg, Giles Co., VA, Obituary
The Roanoke Times, (VA) - September 13, 2011
Donald Ray Whittaker, 57, of Wilburn Valley, Pearisburg, died on
Sunday morning, September 11, 2011, at his home. Born in Giles County on
November 17, 1953, he was a son of the late James Hoge Whittaker and Frankie
Gertrude Lindsey Whittaker.
He was a truck driver and last worked for BTS Trucking and Jennelle
Paving. He was preceded in death by one brother.
He leaves to cherish his memory his wife, Linda Brown Whittaker;
his sons and daughters-in-law "Bubby" Donald and April Blankenship , of Staffordsville, Joe and Charlotte Blankenship , of Elgood, W.VA, Dean and Michelle Blankenship , of Raeford, NC, David and Geri Blankenship , of Princeton, W.VA, and Dwight and Trina Blankenship ,
of Wayne, VA; his daughters and sons-in-law, Melinda and Paul Gusler, of Pearisburg, Vickie and
Brian Wilson, of Staffordsville, Terri Wright, of
Elgood, W.VA, and Nancy Sowers, of Oakvale, W.VA; his grandchildren, Devin and Dawn Blankenship , William and Chrissy Gusler, Chasity and
B.J. Wilson, Brooke and Josh
Blankenship , Justin and D.J.
Blankenship , Pammy Blankenship , Sabrina McGuire, Dwight Jr. and Katie, and Tristan, and Shane Blankenship , Brittany Hall, and Taylor Hylton; his great grandchildren, Caleb Blankenship , Nicholas Brookes, Shawnta and Eric
McGuire, Chanler and Zoey Gusler, and Melony Blankenship
; and a sister.
Funeral Services will be conducted at noon on Wednesday, September
14, 2011, at the Kendall Funeral Home, 605 Snidow St., Pembroke
with Brother Charlie Henderson officiating. Burial will follow in the Pleasant
Hill Cemetery at Bane.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Linda Brown
might be the wife of Donald Clinton Blankenship
2011, Pearisburg, Giles Co., VA, Obituary
The Roanoke Times, (VA) - October 18, 2011
Nona Cleo Rice Tate, 88, of Curve Road, Pearisburg, departed this
life for her heavenly home Sunday evening, October 16, 2011, at Giles Community
Hospital in Pearisburg. Born at Bluff City on November 4, 1922, she was a
daughter of the late Henry Cecil and Nellie Gray Janney Rice and stepdaughter
of the late Bertha Lawson Rice. A beloved wife, Mom, and MomMaw, she was a
faithful Christian and member of Bethel Chapel Church in Clendennin. Cleo was
also MomMaw to dozens of other children of several generations in Giles County
that she cared for professionally and privately.
She was preceded in death by her husband, James Arthur Tate; her
son, Bradley Tate; her brothers, Dalford, Frank, Manuel, and Watha Rice; her
sisters, Alice Stuart, Louise Ratcliffe, Thelma Austin; and half sisters, Wanda Hale, Eula Noble,
and Lois Blankenship.
She leaves to cherish her memory her sons and daughters-in-law,
David and Ellen Tickle Tate, of Pearisburg, Stanley and Diane Burton Tate, of
Rich Creek, and Kevin and Robin Rice Tate, of Roanoke; her daughters and
sons-in-law, Helen Price (Paul), of Richmond, Margie and Mickey Cochran, of
Wirtz, Althea and Darcy Burton, of Mechanicsville; her 12 grandchildren; her 27
great-grandchildren; her seven great-great- grandchildren; her brother, Mason
W. Rice, of Dublin; her half brothers, Paul Rice, of Salem, H. C. Rice, of
Salem, and Mark Rice, of Pembroke; her sister, Ethel Rice Burkholder, of Salem;
her half sisters, Reba Smith, of Florida, Sharon Carbaugh, of Blacksburg.
Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday, at 1 p.m. in Bethel
Chapel Church in Clendennin with Pastor Eddie Kendall officiating. Burial will
follow in Birchlawn Burial Park in Pearisburg.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2012, Pearisburg, Giles Co., VA, Obituary
The Roanoke Times, (VA) - March 16, 2012
Sarah Jane Stafford (Tiny) Hare, 63, of the Bearspring community,
Pearisburg, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, March 14, 2012, at Lewis
Gale - Montgomery Regional Hospital [Blacksburg, Montgomery Co., VA]. She was born on March 21, 1948, at
Pearisburg, the daughter of the late Carl Glenwood and Ethel Gray Perdue
Stafford.
In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by a
brother, Lynwood Stafford.
She is survived by one daughter
and son-in-law, Leigh and Chucky Blankenship, of Pearisburg; two sons, Chris Smith, of
Pearisburg and Jason Hare, of Narrows; one sister, Abbie Stephens, of
Staffordsville; four grandchildren,
Stacy Smith, Gage Smith, Graison
Blankenship, and Rachel Blankenship; and several nieces and nephews.
A private family memorial service will be at a later date.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2012, Pearisburg, Giles Co., VA, Obituary
Published in Roanoke Times on September 7,
2012
Clara Josephine Clemens, 89, of Pearisburg, departed this life on
Wednesday evening, September 5, 2012, at Pulaski Health and Rehab Center in
Pulaski. Born in Arista, W.VA, on March 20, 1923, she was a daughter of the
late John Albert Sr. and Bessie Mae Worrell Bouldin. She had been employed at
Federal Mogul and had attended Bethel Chapel Church.
She was preceded in death by her husbands, Cecil
Carr Blankenship and Paul
Eugene Clemens; her son, Cecil Carl Blankenship; and her grandchildren, Carl
Edward Blankenship and Stacy Dewayne
Lovell.
"Josie" leaves to cherish her memory her sons, Richard M. Blankenship, of Pearisburg, and David Scott Blankenship, of Millers Creek, NC.; her daughters,
Mary Joyce Minton (Archie), of Millers Creek, NC, Lois Faye Perdue (Richard), of Pearisburg, Barbara Diane Young (Richard), of Dublin, and Virginia Diane Pennington (Tony), of Glen Lyn; her brother, Charles E.
Bouldin, of Peterstown, W.VA; her sisters, Bertha Martin, of Dublin, Loraine
Hayes, of Pearisburg, Louise Brown, of Peterstown, W.VA, and Elizabeth Minton,
of Narrows; her 11 grandchildren; and several great-grandchildren.
Funeral Services will be conducted at 2 p.m. on Saturday, September
8, 2012, in the Kendall Funeral Home, 605 Snidow St., Pembroke
with burial following in Fairview Cemetery at Narrows.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2012, Pearisburg, Giles Co., VA, Obituary
Published in
Roanoke Times on September 26, 2012
Richard Melvin Blankenship Sr., of 1405 Wenonah Avenue, in Pearisburg, departed this life on
Monday afternoon, September 24, 2012, at Giles Community Hospital in
Pearisburg. Born in Dublin on August 28, 1947, he was a son of the late Cecil Carr Blankenship and Clara Josephine Bolden Clemens; and stepson of the late Paul Clemens.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his brother, Cecil Carl
Blankenship; and his nephew,
Stacy Lovell.
He leaves to cherish his memory his sons and daughters-in-law,
Matthew and Krista Blankenship,
of Pearisburg, and Richard M.
Junior and Terry Blankenship, of Pembroke; his daughter and son-in-law, Sheila and Kenny
Belcher, of Lindside, W.VA; his brother,
Scott Blankenship, of Millers Creek, NC.; his sisters and brothers- in-law, Mary Joyce and Archie Minton, of Millers Creek, NC, Lois Faye and Richard Perdue, of Pearisburg, Barbara Diane
and Richard Young, of Dublin, and Virginia and Tony
Pennington, of Glen Lyn; his nine grandchildren; and his eight
great-grandchildren.
Funeral Services will be conducted at 2 p.m. on Thursday, September
27, 2012, in the Kendall Funeral Home, 605 Snidow St., Pembroke
with burial following in Fairview Cemetery at Narrows.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2011, Pembroke, Giles Co., VA, Obituary
The Roanoke Times, (VA) - March 30, 2011
Dianne Lynn Blankenship, 53, of Pembroke, departed this life on Sunday, March 27, 2011, at
the University of Virginia Hospital in Charlottesville. She was born in
Annapolis, MD, on December 31, 1957.
Dianne was employed at Virginia Tech as a Senior Administrative
Assistant and had belonged to the Pearisburg Moose Lodge.
She was preceded in death by her mother, Ethel Walker Shrader; her
stepfather, Bob Shrader; her husband, Sherman Fisher; and her stepsons, Greg
and Wayne Fisher.
She leaves to cherish her memory her devoted son and his fiance, B.
Cory Fisher and Kim Brown, of Arlington, VA; her stepdaughter, Teri Fisher and
Wayne Munsey, of Pearisburg; her stepdaughter, Danielle East; her companion for
the last nine years, Daniel Burleson, of Pembroke; and a special cousin, Elaine
O'Connor, of Royal Palm Beach, Fla.
Funeral Services will be conducted at 2 p.m. on Friday, April 1,
2011, in Riverview Baptist Church in Ripplemead with Pastor Shahn Wilburn
officiating. Burial will follow in Birchlawn Burial Park in Pearisburg.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2010, Rich Creek, Giles
Co., VA, Obituary
Dillie Ellen Thornton Blankenship age 91 of Rich Creek, VA went to be with her Lord in Heaven
at the River View Nursing Home, Rich Creek, VA, Monday, October 25, 2010. Born
June 21, 1919, at Adairs Run in Mercer Co., WV, she was the third child of John
A. and Amanda Meadows Thornton.
She was a member of the Glen Lyn Christian Church. She loved to
Bowl and did so into her 80’s. She and her husband Willard owned and operated a store in Glen Lyn for many years. They had one
son, John Paul Blankenship.
In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her
husband, Louis Willard
Blankenship, her father and
mother in law, Charles and Mary Blankenship,
two brothers, Arlie and Floyd Thornton, four brothers in law, William “Tom”,
Milburn “Joe”, Robert “Bob” and Charles Thornton, four sister in laws, Zelma,
Dainese, Helen and Zora.
Survivors include four sisters in law, Mary “Blackie”, Rebecca
“Bettie”, Janice “Rook” and Joyce “Joy”, two nieces on her brother’s side and
one nephew Earl Thornton who cared for her until her death. She also has a
number of nieces and nephews on her husband’s side that she loved and cherished
very much and a special friend that she cared for deeply, Jim Wilson.
Graveside Services and Burial will be 1:00 PM, Thursday, October
28, 2010 in the Elgood Cemetery, Elgood, WV with Minister Tony Reed
officiating.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2012, Rick Creek, Giles Co., VA, Obituary
Bluefield Daily Telegraph (WV) - January 5, 2012
Evelyn Louise Blankenship, 87, of Riverview Nursing Home, Rick Creek, VA. and
formerly of Princeton, died Wednesday, January 4, 2012 at her residence. Born
November 14, 1924 at Andover, VA, she was the daughter of the late Audie Coleman
Parker and Cleo Teague Parker.
Evelyn was a graduate of Appalachia High School and a former
employee for National Geographic in Alexandra, VA. While living in Princeton,
she along with her late husband was members of First Baptist Church in
Princeton. Evelyn had spent most of her life in Giles County, VA.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Hugh S. Blankenship; along with her two siblings, Mary Ackerman and Anne Kero.
Survivors include her son
and his wife, Greg and Beth
Blankenship; her caregiver and
special friends and their families, Patty and Jimmie Meadows of Rich Creek, VA,
along with Vicki, Sarah and Samantha; and her extended family there at
Riverview Nursing Facility.
Graveside services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, January 7,
2012 in the Mausoleum Chapel at Roselawn Memorial Gardens in Princeton with Dr.
David Dockery officiating.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
SSDI; Blankenship, Hugh S., 84, 25Mar1925
- 09Sep2009, Rich Creek, Giles, VA, WV-234-32-7514
+2012, Rich Creek, Giles Co., VA, Obituary
http://hosting-22456.tributes.com/show/kermit-matthew-hudson-92105729
Kermit Matthew "Huck" Hudson, 29, of Rich Creek left us
on Tuesday, September 14th, 2004.
A lifelong
resident of Giles County, he was born September 12th, 1975, he was the son of Juanita Faye Blankenship Hudson, the late
Arnold Matthew "Shorty" Hudson, and the late Sherman Fisher.
He was also preceded in death by two half-brothers, Greg and Wayne
Fisher.
In addition to his mother, he is survived by one son, Logan Matthew
Hudson; two sisters, Brandi and Barry Cumbee, Stephanie Hudson and Randy Blankenship; two very special nieces, Carol and
Danille Cumbee; a half-sister, Terri and Wayne Munsey; a half-brother, Cory
Fisher; and grandparents Kermit and Zelma
Blankenship.
Funeral Services will be held Saturday, September 18th, 2004 at 1
PM in the Chapel of Riffe's Funeral Service in Narrows with Rev. Jim Hagy
officiating. Burial will follow in Fairview Cemetery in Narrows.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2010, Ripplemead, Giles
Co., VA, Obituary
The Roanoke
Times, (VA) -
September 15, 2010,
Tom Jefferson Martin, 91, of Ripplemead, VA, passed away Tuesday
morning, September 14, 2010, at Carilion Giles Community Hospital in
Pearisburg. Mr. Martin was born on May 13, 1919, in Clover Hollow, VA, and was
a son of the late Frank Elija Martin and Martha Susan Duncan Martin.
Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by one son, Douglas
J. Martin; one daughter, Brenda Alice Martin; and one sister, Mae M. O'Quinn.
Mr. Martin was a member of the First Christian Church in Pearisburg
and he retired as an employee of the Celanese Plant in Narrows, VA. in 1984, with over 41 years of service. Tom has lived his
entire life in scenic Giles County. He grew up in Clover Hollow in Newport. As
a young man he joined the Civilian Conservation Corps, established by the
United States Congress. He later worked at the Radford Arsenal Ammunition
Plant.
He is survived by one daughter, Vicki Martin Adamson, of
Blacksburg; one sister, Nancy M. Cooper, of Pearisburg; three grandchildren, Christopher Douglas Blankenship , Bryan Stephen Adamson, Jordan Thomas Adamson; and one great-grandson,
Bradley Lynn Adamson.
Funeral services will be conducted Saturday, September 18, 2010, at
11 a.m. at the Givens Funeral Chapel in Pearisburg with the Rev. E.C. Redmond
officiating, with burial following in the Birchlawn Burial Park in Pearisburg.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2011, Staffordsville, Giles Co., VA, Obituary
The Roanoke Times, (VA) - July 3, 2011
Mary Frances Simpkins Collins, 81, of Staffordsville, went to be
with the Lord on Friday, July 1, 2011 at New River Valley Medical Center. She
was born December 29, 1929 in Springdale, the daughter of the late Early
Houston and Kate James Simpkins.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her
husband, William Warren (Jack) Collins; a sister, Margaret Tabor; a brother,
Jim Simpkins; a brother-in-law, George Bennett. Mary was a member of the New
Village Pentecostal Holiness Church and a lover of flowers and wild animals.
She is survived by three sons and daughters-in-law, William (Buddy)
and Sharon Collins of Pearisburg; Barry and Diane Collins of Pulaski; David and
Dee Collins of Bland; one daughter and son-in-law, Brenda and Steve Harrell of
Little Creek; 9 grandchildren, Shannon Collins, Valerie and David Alderman,
Amber and Steve Martin, Jessica Harrell, Randa, Sarah and Evan Collins; 6 great-grandchildren, Sierra Martin,
Brent Harrell, Gavin and Zoey Blankenship,
Keaton and Erin Alderman; three brothers and sisters-in-law, Don and Marie
Simpkins of Charlottesville, Ronnie and Sylvia Simpkins of Ruckersville, and
Newton and Tamra Simpkins of Draper; two sisters and brother-in-law, Louise and
Walter Kirk of Rich Creek; Carol Bennett of Springdale; two sisters-in-law,
Hattie Collins and best friend, Estelle Bales; and a number of nieces and
nephews.
Funeral services will be held on Monday, July 4, 2011 at 10 a.m. at
the New Village Pentecostal Holiness Church in Staffordsville with the Rev.
Terry Mays officiating. Burial will be in the Hamblin Cemetery, Berton.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Giles Co., VA, SSDI, http://ssdi.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi
Blankenship,
Arnold 84, 19Apr1926 - 07Jan2011, Narrows, Giles, VA, VA-223-38-9541
Blankenship,
Dianne M. 53, 31Dec1957 - 27Mar2011, Narrows, Giles, VA, VA-226-94-0312
Blankenship,
Dillie T. 91, 21Jun1919 - 25Oct2010, Narrows, Giles, VA, KS-513-22-0488
Blankenship,
Kermit F. 86, 16Mar1923 - 01Feb2010, Narrows, Giles, VA, VA-231-14-6550
Blankenship, Emma
J. 69, 17Aug1941 - 18Aug2010, Pearisburg,
Giles, VA, PA-205-32-7947
Grayson
+2012, Fries, Grayson Co., VA, Obituary
http://www.meaningfulfunerals.net/fh/obituaries/obituary.cfm?o_id=1570000&fh_id=10771
Halsey Lee Lester age 82 of Fries, Virginia passed away Sunday,
August 26, 2012 at his home. Mr. Lester
was born in McDowell County, West Virginia on February 16, 1930 to John and Cloa Bell Blankenship Lester.
In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife
Hallie Lester.
He is survived by his daughters and sons-in-law Patricia and Alan
Widner of Fries, Virginia; Tammy and Denny Lawrence of Galax, Virginia; sons
Jimmy Lester and Ricky Lester both of Galax, Virginia; sister and brother-in-law
Beulah and Frank Yost of Oak Ridge, North Carolina; brothers and sisters-in-law
Elwood and Deanna Lester of Stafford, Virginia; Buddy and Ilene Lester of
Troutdale, Virginia; ten grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; one step
grandson; one step-granddaughter; two step- great grandsons; several nieces and
nephews. Mr. Lester attended the Virginia School for the Deaf and Blind in
Staunton, Virginia.
The funeral arrangements are incomplete at this time.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Greene
+2011, Ruckersville, Greene Co., VA,
http://www.ryanfuneral.com/fh/obituaries/obituary.cfm?o_id=1184921&fh_id=13038
Jimmie Ray Bailey,
68, of Ruckersville, Virginia passed away Monday, June 13, 2011 at his
residence after a courageous battle with cancer. Jimmie was born January 29,
1943 in Antlers, Oklahoma. He was the son of the late William A. Bailey and
Ruby Thompson Bailey.
Jimmie is a
veteran of the U.S. Navy, serving his country with 27 years of service. He was
a retired teacher from Spotswood High School and Elkton Middle School. Jimmie
owned and operated Peyton’s Store in Stanardsville. Jimmie enjoyed fishing, old
cars and coaching little league baseball.
In addition to
his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Billy A. Bailey.
Jimmie is
survived by his wife of 31 years, Chin Kyu Bailey; two sons, William A. Bailey
and his wife, Melanie of Harrisonburg, Virginia, Kelley L. Bailey of
Gainesville, Florida; one stepson, Charlie Franklin of Sacramento, California;
one stepdaughter, Monica Franklin of Waynesburg, Pennsylvania; two grandsons,
William D. Bailey and Matthew M. Bailey; three granddaughters, Sydney M.
Bailey, Clare M. Bailey and Johana Franklin. He is also survived by four sisters,
Phyllis A. Williams of Kansas, Joyce K. Blankenship of Texas, Patsy J. Womack also of Kansas and Donna J. Summer of Florida.
A funeral
service will be held at 7:00 P.M. Friday, June 17, 2011 at Bethel Baptist
Church, 5401 Watts Passage, Charlottesville, Virginia
22911 with the Rev. Wendell Lamb and Rev. Byung Ju. In accordance with Jimmie’s
wishes, his body will be cremated and his cremated remains will be scattered at
sea at a later date.
Joyce K. Blankenship – b.13Sep1947 – Allen, TX: https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:2M81-57D
Relatives - Gary Allen Blankenship.
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Relatives - Joyce B. Blankenship.
Halifax
2011, Halifax, Halifax Co., VA, Death
Richmond Times-Dispatch (VA) - July 1, 2011
Guill, Mr. Marvis Bailey, 75, an Army National Guard veteran, a
retired sales employee of Abbott's Farm Suppliers Inc., husband of Eleanor
Blankenship Guill.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2012, Halifax, Halifax Co., VA, Death
Richmond Times-Dispatch (VA) - September 30, 2012
Mrs. Eleanor Blankenship Guill, 76, retired Halifax County Department of Social Services
employee, widow of Marvis Bailey Guill.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2012, Halifax, Halifax Co., VA, Obituary
http://www.yourgv.com/index.php/obituaries/6375-eleanor-blankenship-guill
Mrs. Eleanor Blankenship Guill of 1220 Dudley Road, Halifax died Saturday, Sept. 29, 2012, at the
Berry Hill Health and Rehab Center in South
Boston. She was born in Charlottesville on Dec. 11, 1935 and was 76 years
old. She was the daughter of the late Guy Blankenship and Ethel Moran Blankenship Crowder and was married to the late Marvis Bailey
Guill.
She was a member of the former Halifax Presbyterian Church and was
a retired employee of the Halifax County Department of Social Services and was
the owner of Hickory Hill Kennels.
Survivors include one daughter, Suzanne G. Meadows, and husband
Donnie of Kill Devil Hills, NC.; one son, Kenneth W. Guill, and wife Jan of
Midlothian; one brother, John Crowder, of Newport News; four grandchildren, Ashley Jackson Hilger of
Virginia Beach, Tyler and Adam Guill of
San Diego, Calif. and Meredith Guill of Midlothian; one great-grandchild,
Audrie Hilger.
A memorial service will be held on Tuesday, Oct. 2, 2012, at Oak
Level Presbyterian Church at 11 a.m. with the Rev. Dr. Ed Melvin officiating.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2010, Sutherlin, Halifax
Co., VA, Obituary
http://www.funeraldigest.com/obituaries/2010/07/18/lelia-ann-wiles-owens/144111117
Mrs. Lelia Ann Wiles Owens, age 64 of 2592 Kerns Chapel Road,
Sutherlin, VA, passed away Thursday evening, July, 15, 2010 at Danville
Regional Medical Center after a decline in health for the past four weeks. Mrs.
Owens was born on October 25, 1945, a daughter of the late Walter Thomas Wiles
and the late Mary Elizabeth
Blankenship Wiles.
She had lived most of her life in Pittsylvania County. She was a
retired bookkeeper. She was a member of Rock Springs United Methodist Church
where she was the Director of Vacation Bible School, Treasurer and President of
the United Methodist Women. On February 2, 1974, she was married to Raymond
"Ronnie" L. Owens II, who survives.
In addition to her husband of the residence, she is survived by
brothers, Walter Leon Wiles and wife, Connie of Sutherlin, Carroll Wayne Wiles,
who died one day after her death on July 16, 2010, a father-in-law, Raymond
Owens, Sr. of Kannapolis, NC, a brother-in-law, Tommy Owens and wife, Jill of
Rockwell, NC, a sister-in-law, Libby Lisenby and husband, Tommy of Stanfield, NC,
five nieces, one nephew, seven great nieces, eight great nephews, one great
great niece and one great great nephew.
Funeral services will be conducted at 2:00 pm Sunday, July 18, 2010
from Wrenn-Yeatts North Main Chapel by Rev. Sonja Oliver and Rev. Lee Ricketts
officiating. Interment will follow in the Blankenship-Thornton Family Cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Hampton City
+2011, Hampton City, VA, Obituary
Daily Press (Newport News, VA) - December 15, 2011
Peggy S. Sheets was called home on Dec. 12, 2011. She was born in
Florence, SC., but raised in Hampton. She worked at Eastern State Hospital for
10 years.
Peggy was preceded in death by her parents, Ned and Doretha Hill;
and a son, Timmy Sheets.
She is survived by her husband of 42 years, David Sheets; son, Davy
Sheets; daughter, Angie Blankenship and husband,
John; five grandchildren,
Dylan, Daphney, and Ally Sheets, and John Jr. and Justin Blankenship; brother, Jerry Hill and wife, Brenda; and
many nieces and nephews. She was a second mother to many and will be greatly
missed by all who were blessed to know her.
A celebration of Peggy's life will be held at 6 p.m. Friday, Dec.
16, at the Parklawn-Wood funeral home.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2012, Hampton City, VA, Obituary
Published in Daily Press from May 14 to May
15, 2012
Lucille Blankenship Lee Ennis, 91, passed away Friday, May 11, 2012. Born in Franklin County,
she lived in Roanoke for many years before moving to the Peninsula in 1940. She
was a member of Langley Baptist Church.
Lucille was preceded in death by her first husband, L. O. Lee; son,
Richard Lee; daughter, Patty Graham Stortz; and the love of her life, husband
Joseph H. Ennis.
She is survived by her daughter, Elaine Ennis Mahaffey, of
Annapolis, Md.; special grandson, Richard Lee Jr., and his wife Kim, who both
did so much for Lucille; seven additional grandchildren, nine
great-grandchildren and one great-great-granddaughter.
The family will receive friends from 11 a.m. to noon at R. Hayden
Smith Funeral Home in downtown Hampton. A funeral service will be conducted at
noon in the funeral home chapel by Pastor Jud Nuckols. Interment will follow in
Parklawn Memorial Park.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Hanover
2012, Beaverdam, Hanover Co., VA, Obituary
Published in Richmond Times-Dispatch from
October 28 to October 29, 2012
Barbara Ellen Southworth Harris, 94, of Beaverdam VA, passed away
on Saturday, October 27, 2012. Barbara loved gardening and was very devoted to
her grandchildren and great-grandchildren and was noted as a strong and
independent woman.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 49 years, Stephen L.
Harris Sr.
Barbara is survived by two children, Rebecca Pirok and her husband,
Darryl, and Steve Harris Jr. and his wife, Felice; five grandchildren, Wendy Myers and husband, Dave, Pam Blankenship and husband,
Scott, Stephanie Shelley and husband, Spencer,
Bridget Johnston and husband, Matt and Mark Harris and wife, Megan; nine great-
grandchildren; and one brother, Rosewell "Buck" Southworth and wife,
Priscilla.
A funeral service will be held Tuesday, October 30, at 1 p.m. at
Chapel Church of Christ, 16263 Woodman Hall Rd., Montpelier, VA. 23192, with Rev. Byron Newsome officiating. Interment will
follow at Shiloh UMC Cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+, Mechanicsville, Hanover
Co., VA, Obituary
Mechanicsville
Local (VA) - September
2, 2010,
Herbert M. Blankenship, Jr., "Herb", went to be with the Lord Aug. 19, 2010 with his
family by his side.
He is survived by his wife and lifelong partner of 42 years, Vera.
He is also survived by three sons and a daughter, several grandchildren, and
three great-grandchildren. We lost our father, friend, and mentor.
A celebration of his life was held Wednesday, Aug. 25, 2010 at the
Monaghan Funeral Home, 7300 Creighton Pkwy., Mechanicsville.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2011, Mechanicsville, Hanover Co., VA, Obituary
Mechanicsville Local (VA) - March 30, 2011
James F. Smith Sr., "Trenny", left us suddenly on
Tuesday, March 22, 2011 to be with the Lord. He was married to the love of his
life for 41 amazing years. Never was there a more
wonderful man, husband, father, uncle, brother and grandfather. He was
cherished by everyone who knew him and was truly loved by many. His children
have lost the best father they could have asked for, and his grandchildren miss
their Poppa so very much.
He is survived by his wife, Sharon K. Smith; his daughters, Angie
Rockwell and her husband, Steve, and their children, Sarah, Brittany, Nicholas,
Rachel and Amanda Grace, and Tammy Andrews and her husband, Eddie, and their
children, Tricia Lynn and Corey; his sons, Shawn McNamara, Donnie Green and his
wife, Joan, and their children, MacKenzie and Will, Jamie Smith and his wife,
Dee, and their son, Trey, John Smith and his wife, Jennifer, and their son,
Wesley, and Tim Smith and his fiancee, Juli, and their kids, Jack, Marley and
Hayes; sister, Susan Blankenship and her husband, Guy, and family; brothers, Alan K. and wife, Peggy, and family, Wesley
and wife, Judy, and family, Steve and wife, Karen, and family; sisters-in-law,
Mary Sue Young and husband, Andy, and their children, Alvin, Bubba, Dawn and
Sharon Ann, and Faye Watson and her kids, Miranda, Ricky and Belinda; and brother-in-law,
Michael Cooper; and close family friend, Judy Miller.
The family received friends Thursday, March 24, 2011 at the
Mechanicsville Chapel of Bennett Funeral Home, 8014 Lee-Davis Road. Funeral
services were held Friday, March 25, 2011 at Gethsemane Church of Christ.
Graveside services followed in church cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2011, Mechanicsville, Hanover Co., VA, Death
Richmond Times-Dispatch (VA) - April 2, 2011
Blankenship, Ms. Yvonne N. "Sister," 73 [1938], of Mechanicsville, a retired employee of
Dominion Virginia Power.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2011, Mechanicsville, Hanover Co., VA, Obituary
Mechanicsville Local (VA) - April 6, 2011
Yvonne N. Blankenship, "Sister", of Mechanicsville, went to be with her Lord
and Savior March 31, 2011 after a courageous battle with cancer.
Leaving to cherish her memory are her children, Dianna Robbins (Rusty), Denise Mitchell (Michael) and Dale Blankenship ; sister, Marjorie Kendrick; brothers,
Clarence and Floyd Harvey; family friend, Ralph LaRue; grandchildren, Angela
Patrick, Brandon Hill, LeAnne Hill, Michael and Steven Blankenship ; and great-grandchildren, Noah, Connor,
Reagan and Hunter. She was a Dominion employee for 29 years.
The family received friends Sunday, April 3, 2011 at the Monaghan
Funeral Home, 7300 Creighton Pkwy., Mechanicsville.
Graveside services were held Monday, April 4, 2011 at Oakwood Cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2011, Mechanicsville, Hanover Co., VA, Obituary
Mechanicsville Local (VA) - April 27, 2011
David Eugene Bass, 76, of Mechanicsville, passed away unexpectedly
into the arms of his Lord on April 22, 2011. Born on Sept. 14, 1934 in rural
Chesterfield County, he was an uncomplicated man who clung to the simplicity of
his roots.
A 1956 graduate of VPI, he was a member of the Army ROTC leaving
school with a rank of Lieutenant. He served active duty at Ft. Sill, Okla., and
several years of Reserve duty in Richmond. His college degree led to a long
career as an independent accountant, with a varied and numerous list of clients. He loved God, cherished his family and
valued his church family, and the many friends he had.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert Bertelle and Mary
Elizabeth Bailey Bass.
David is survived by his wife, Peggy Watkins Bass; sisters, Betty
B. Goode and Joy B. (Walter) Mitterer; his aunt, Marguerite Bendall; his children, Barbara B. (Buddy) Blankenship, Leanne B. Follis, John D. (Valerie) Bass,
Eric K. Bass and Sheri (Lewis) Daniel; his stepchildren, G. Neal (Kim) Whitlow,
Eric W. (Janet) Whitlow, Scott F. Whitlow, Tracy R. (Danielle) Whitlow, Evelyn
V. Whitlow, Keith H. (Jennie) Whitlow and Deborah W. (Jonathan) Lumpkin; his grandchildren, Stephanie (Jerry) Blankenship -Stauffer, Jonathan Blankenship , Katie Follis, John Tyler Ripley Bass, Holden Bass, Austin Bass,
Megan Daniel, Ashley Whitlow, Shane Whitlow, Jason Whitlow, Thomas Whitlow,
Tyler Whitlow, Kristin Whitlow, Brett Whitlow, Taylor Whitlow and Rebecca
Whitlow; his two great-grandchildren,
Ashlee Blankenship and Jerry Stauffer III. He is also
survived by a large extended family of nieces, nephews and cousins.
A funeral service will be conducted Wednesday, April 27, 11 a.m. at
Christ United Methodist Church, 6818 W. Grace St., Richmond, VA. Graveside
services to follow in Forest Lawn Cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2012, Mechanicsville, Hanover Co., VA, Obituary
Betty Alexandra Blankenship, 80, of Mechanicsville, went home to be with the Lord February 9,
2012.
She is survived by her husband
William T. Blankenship, and two sons; Keith C. Taylor and Steven
A. Taylor.
Graveside services will be held at 11am, on Tuesday, February 14,
at Greenwood Memorial Gardens.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2012, Mechanicsville, Hanover Co., VA, Obituary
Published in Richmond Times-Dispatch from
February 18 to February 19, 2012
Tim Blankenship, of
Mechanicsville, went to be with the Lord February 17, 2012.
He was preceded in death by his father, Herbert
Blankenship; and daughter, Alyssa Helen.
He is survived by his wife,
Eunice Blankenship; a son,
Travis Nathan Blankenship; his mother,
Vera Blankenship; a sister, Tanya
Pettite; two brothers, Troy and Tye Hare.
The family will receive friends 4 to 7 p.m. Monday at the Monaghan
Funeral Home, 7300 Creighton Pkwy., Mechanicsville, where funeral services will
be held 1 p.m. Tuesday. Interment Hanover Memorial Park.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2012, Mechanicsville, Hanover Co., VA, Obituary
Mechanicsville Local (VA) - May 16, 2012
Dianna Blankenship Robbins, age 56, of Mechanicsville, passed away Wednesday, May 9, 2012
surrounded by her loving family, after a courageous battle with cancer.
She was preceded in death by her mom, Yvonne Blankenship.
She is survived by her loving husband of 38 years, Russell
"Rusty" Robbins; her daughter, Angie Patrick and husband, Danny; her
grandson, Connor; her father, Gary Blankenship; a sister,
Denise Mitchell; and a brother, Dale
Blankenship. Dianna was a
devoted employee of Dominion Power with 30 years of service.
The family received friends Thursday, May 10, 2012 at the Monaghan
Funeral Home, 7300 Creighton Parkway, Mechanicsville, where services were held
Friday, May 11, 2012. Graveside services were held at Hanover Memorial Park.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
SSDI; Blankenship, Yvonne N., 73, 19Jun1937 - 31Mar2011, Mechanicsville,
Hanover, VA, VA-227-44-7171
+2012, Mechanicsville, Hanover Co., VA, Obituary
Mechanicsville Local (VA) - July 25, 2012
Janette Turner, 79,
passed away July 18, 2012.
Janette was the
former owner of Turner Furniture Barn and George's Wayside Furniture.
She was preceded in death by her husband, George M. Turner; a
daughter, Brenda T. Willis; and her twin
brother, Jack Blankenship.
She is survived by her daughters, Diane (Ron), Jan (Tony) and Dena;
eight grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren; and a sister, Sue Ramsey.
A celebration of Janette's life was held Friday, July 20, 2012 at the
Monaghan Funeral Home, 7300 Creighton Pkwy., Mechanicsville.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Hanover Co., VA, SSDI, http://ssdi.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi
Blankenship,
Yvonne N. 73, 19Jun1937 - 31Mar2011, Mechanicsville, Hanover, VA, VA-227-44-7171
Harrisonburg
+2012, Harrisonburg City, VA, Obituary
Daily News-Record (Harrisonburg, VA) - February 14, 2012
Mrs. Betty Jo Thompson Bowman, 80, a resident of Harrisonburg, died
Feb. 13, 2012, at her home. She had not enjoyed good health for the past
several months. A daughter of the late Robert Alton and Christine Brown
Thompson, she was born on Sept. 15, 1931, in Lynchburg, VA.
She moved to Harrisonburg in 1948 and graduated from Madison
College (now James Madison University), where she studied biology and then
taught high school science in Richmond and Harrisonburg. Mrs. Bowman owned and
operated Flowers by Sidney from 1978 until 2005, when she retired. She was an
artist who shared though her paintings; and she and her husband enjoyed raising
Lhasa Apso dogs, which they traveled with to show.
Betty was a member of First Presbyterian Church in Harrisonburg; a former
member of Spotswood Country Club and Harrisonburg Women's Club.
On June 23, 1956, she married William Joseph Bowman, who preceded
her in death on May 13, 1994. She was also preceded in death by a son, William
Joseph Bowman Jr.
Surviving are two daughters, Donna Jo Ketterman and her husband,
Allen, of Harrisonburg, and Lynn McNett and her husband, Donnie, of
Bridgewater; one son, William Scott Bowman and his fiancee, Sabrina Morales, of
Elkins, W.VA; five grandchildren, Katie Ketterman Goebel and her husband, Max,
Sara Ketterman, Erin McNett Brooks and her husband, Chad, Joe McNett and Sam
McNett; one sister, Jane Blankenship of Forest, VA; one brother, Bob Thompson
and his wife, Anna Jolly, of Richmond, VA; and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held Thursday, Feb. 16, at 3 p.m. at
Montezuma Church of the Brethren with Pastor David R. Miller and James Joyner
officiating. Burial will follow in Eastlawn Memorial Gardens.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Henrico
Henrico Co., VA, SSDI, http://ssdi.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi
Blankenship, John
G. 79, 28Oct1930 - 02Aug2010, Richmond,
Henrico, VA, VA-226-32-1075
Blankenship,
Josephine T. 81, 13Sep1929 - 25Feb2011, Richmond, Henrico, VA, VA-228-34-3381
Blankenship,
Loretta M. 94, 09Jun1915 - 21Jan2010, Richmond, Henrico, VA, NY-129-09-9107
Blankenship,
William W. 94, 09Jul1916 - 01Oct2010, Richmond,
Henrico, VA, VA-223-01-7454
Henry
+2010, Bassett, Henry Co.,
VA, Funeral
The Roanoke
Times, (VA) - December
6, 2010
William H. Blankenship, 81, of Bassett, VA, died on Saturday, December 4, 2010.
Funeral Services will be held 2 p.m. on Tuesday, December 7, 2010,
at Collins-McKee-Stone Funeral Home, Bassett Chapel.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2010, Bassett, Henry Co.,
VA, Funeral
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/73325803/william-h-blankenship
William H.
Blankenship, 81, of Bassett, who died Dec. 4, 2010,
at Memorial Hospital in Martinsville, He was born in Henry County on Nov. 18,
1929, to Homer and Helen Cobler Blankenship.
Blankenship
served in the Army during the Korean Conflict and was awarded the Purple Heart.
He retired from Bassett Oil and Equipment, where he was co-owner and operator.
He was a member of Tabernacle Baptist Church.
In addition to
his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers, Roosevelt Blankenship and John Davis
"J.D." Blankenship.
Surviving, in
addition to his daughter, are his wife, Virginia
Haskins Blankenship of the home; a sister, Nellie Branscome of Ridgeway; four brothers,
Charles Marshall Blankenship and H. Clifford Blankenship, both of Collinsville, T. Stuart Blankenship of Stuart and Raymond "Ray" Blankenship of Axton; one grandson; one great-grandson; two stepgranddaughters; and
three stepgreat-grandchildren.
The funeral
will be held at 2 pm, Tuesday, at Collins-McKee-Stone Funeral Home in Bassett
with Minister Lawrence Harris officiating. Burial will be in Roselawn Burial
Park with military honors by the Martinsville-Henry County Veterans Honor Guard.
+2011, Bassett, Henry Co., VA, Funeral
The Roanoke Times, (VA) - February 11, 2011
Virginia Haskins Blankenship 78, of Bassett, VA, died Wednesday, February 9, 2011.
The funeral service will be held 2 p.m. Saturday, February 12,
2011, at Collins-McKee-Stone Funeral Home in Bassett.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2011, Bassett, Henry Co., VA, Obituary
Virginia Haskins Blankenship, age 78, of Bassett, died Wednesday, February 9, 2011. Born in
Pittsylvania County April 1, 1932, she was a daughter of the late Benjamin
Haskins and Viola Mattox Haskins.
Also preceding her in death was her husband, William H. Blankenship, brothers, James Earnest Haskins, Benjamin
Kermit Haskins, John David Haskins, and sisters, Eddie Haskins Blankenship, Mae Chism Robertson, Bessie Elisabeth Barbour, and Annie Doris
Moore.
She was a member of Tabernacle Baptist Church, and for 30 years,
Virginia owned and operated the Fairlane Beauty Salon at Bassett Forks. She
retired from the accounting department of Bassett Furniture Industries.
Surviving is her daughter,
Linda Kanode and husband Kermit of Martinsville,
two sisters, Emma Gladys Barbour and Janie Hattie Moore, both of Altavista, a
grandson, Michael Scott Chitwood, a great-grandson, Ryan Scott Hedrick, two
step-granddaughters, Cynthia K. Brodie and Teresa K. Pendleton, and three
step-great-grandchildren, Jenna Lynnette Pendleton, Nicole Pendleton, and
Zachary McCabe Brodie.
The funeral service will be held at 2 P.M. Saturday, February 12,
2011, at Collins-McKee-Stone Funeral Home in Bassett with Minister Lawrence
Harris officiating. Interment will follow in Roselawn Burial Park.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2011, Collinsville, Henry Co., VA, Obituary
http://www.bassettfuneralservice.com/new_view.php?id=79330
Charles M. Blankenship, 75, of Collinsville, died Tuesday, July 12, 2011, at Stanleytown
Health & Rehab. He was born in Henry County, Virginia on September 9, 1935
to the late Homer Blankenship and Helen Cobbler Blankenship.
He is also preceded in death by brothers: Roosevelt
Blankenship, J. D. Blankenship, and Bill Blankenship.
Robert retired from the Construction Industry as a Tile Worker and was a U.S.
Army veteran.
He is survived by two sons,
Charles Dwayne Blankenship of Richmond and Christopher Sean Blankenship of Stoneville NC.; three brothers, Clifford Blankenship of Collinsville, Stuart Blankenship of Bassett and Ray Blankenship of Axton ; one sister, Nellie Branscome of Ridgeway and several nieces
and nephews.
A Memorial Service will be held Saturday, July 16, 2011 at 11:00am
in the Bassett Funeral Service Chapel with Pastor Lawrence Harris officiating.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2010, Collinsville, Henry Co., VA, Obituary
http://www.norrisfuneral.com/fh/obituaries/obituary.cfm?o_id=730450&fh_id=10631
Dwayne Lee Blankenship, 59, of Collinsville, VA died Monday, October 18, 2010 at Memorial
Hospital of Martinsville/Henry
County. He was born on October 30, 1950 in Drift, KY to the late Lillie Mae Tackett Blankenship Dameron
and Okley Blankenship.
In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by a sister, Glenda Gay Blankenship and a brother, Donald Ray Blankenship. Mr. Blankenship was
owner/operator of Tri State Roofing and Home Improvement, Martinsville, VA. He
was of the Baptist faith.
Surviving are his wife, Janet B. Blankenship of the home; sons and daughters-in-law, Kenneth D. Blankenship and his wife, Dana Lynn of Horsepasture area, Martinsville,
VA, Steven Oakley Blankenship and his wife, Mary Jane of Ridgeway, VA
and Randy Lee Blankenship of Collinsville, VA; sisters, Juanita
Fay Billips of West Virginia, Marla Babe Barrett of Horsepasture area, Martinsville, VA and Gloria Susan Draper of Martinsville, VA; brother, William
Lawrence Blankenship of Helix,
OR; grandchildren, Layton Nicole Blankenship, Tyler Dwayne Blankenship and Caleb Trent and several nieces and
nephews.
The funeral will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, October 21, 2010
at Norris Funeral Services Martinsville Chapel with Dr. David Adkins
officiating. Burial will be at Roselawn Burial Park.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2012, Fieldale, Henry Co., VA, Funeral
Published in Roanoke Times on April 14, 2012
Ervin Wayne Blankenship, 63, of Fieldale, passed away on Thursday, April 12, 2012.
Memorial Service will be held at 4 p.m. on Sunday, April 15, 2012,
at Norris Funeral Services Chapel, Martinsville, VA, 276-638-2778.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2012, Fieldale, Henry Co., VA, Obituary
http://martinsvillemedia.com/?p=2560
Ervin Wayne Blankenship, 63, of 241 Merriman Road, Fieldale, VA died Thursday, April 12,
2012 at his home. He was born on January 10, 1949 in Martinsville, VA to the
late Jesse Ervin Blankenship and Madie McMillan Blankenship.
Mr. Blankenship was
of the Baptist faith. He was a self-employed independent contractor and served
in the U. S. Army, stationed in Korea. Mr. Blankenship was
a member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles and HOGS (Harley Davidson Owners
Group).
Surviving are his significant other, Cindy Seay and her sons, Sean
Seay and Brian Seay all of the home; sisters,
Janet Pagans of Martinsville, VA and Shirley Wilson of Charlottesville, VA; one niece, Kim Grayson and three
nephews, Tommy Brightwell, Steven Brightwell and Duane Wilson.
A memorial service will be held at 4:00 p.m. on Sunday, April 15,
2012 at Norris Funeral Services Martinsville Chapel with Pastor Ricky Randal
officiating.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2012, Fieldale, Henry Co., VA, Obituary
Published in The News & Advance on September
19, 2012
Sammy Lee Richardson, Sr., 66, of Fieldale, died Sunday, September
16, 2012 at Baptist Medical Center in Winston
Salem [Forsyth Co., NC]. He was born in Rockingham County, March
7, 1946 to Charlie Bill Richardson and Bessie L. Goins Richardson.
Prior to his retirement, he operated R & D Lawn care and had
also worked for Bassett-Walker Knitting and Pluma where he was Maintenance
Supervisor. Sam was a member of McCabe Memorial Baptist Church where he was a
Deacon and also taught pre-school Sunday School. He
was very involved in fundraisers for Fieldale Community Center where he
conducted barbecues and stews. He had also been a member of Hayes Jewelers
Modified Racing Team and Richardson Racing-Go Cart Team which included trips
all over the East Coast and two WKA State Championships
(VA\NC) and one WKA National Asphalt Championship
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two sisters,
Patsy Richardson Harris and Clovis Jane Richardson and one brother, John
Richardson.
Surviving are his wife, Maxine S. Richardson of the residence; one
daughter, Amy Richardson Martin of Martinsville; one son, Sammy Lee Richardson,
Jr. of Fieldale; six sisters, Lottie B. Hickman and Peggy J. Richardson, both
of Stoneville, NC; Lucille R. Vaughn of Mayodan, NC; Carolyn Atkins of
Lawsonville, NC; Jenny Richardson of Eden, NC and Janice Chambers of Winston
Salem, NC; two brothers, Charlie J. Richardson of Mayodan, NC and Randall L.
Richardson of Bassett; seven grandchildren,
Clinton Blankenship, Austin Blankenship, Allen Michael Martin, Kimberlyn Richardson, Brooklyn
Martin, Michael Wayne Martin, Jr. and Olivia Day Clark.
The family will receive friends Thursday, September 20, 2012 from
5:00 to 7:00 pm at Collins Funeral Home in Bassett where a memorial service
will follow at 7:00 pm with the Rev. Lewis Harris officiating.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2012, Ridgeway, Henry Co., VA, Funeral
http://www.tributes.com/show/Sam-Blankenship-93889878
Sam Blankenship, Jr. was born on March 1, 1947 and passed away on Sunday, May 20, 2012. Sam
was a resident of Ridgeway, Virginia at the time of his passing.
Funeral Service Thursday, May 24, 2012 2:00pm - 2:30pm Community
Funeral Services 109 Fontaine Dr Ridgeway, VA 24148-3380.
2011, Ridgeway, Henry Co., VA, Obituary
http://www.bassettfuneralservice.com/new_view.php?id=78674
Robert F. Carter, 72, of Ridgeway, died Tuesday, July 5, 2011, at
his home. He was born in McDowell County, West Virginia on September 2, 1938 to
the late Oscar Carter and the late Hattie Doss Carter.
He was also preceded in death by his wife, Henrietta R. Carter.
Robert retired from Goodyear in Danville after 32 years of service.
He is survived by two daughters, LaDonna Lynn Wade and Kimberly
Anne Bolling both of Danville; six grandchildren; one brother, William Thomas
“Tommy” Carter of Danville; three sisters,
Frances E. Blankenbeckler of Chilhowie, VA, Doris M. Corbeil of
Willimantic, CT, Gladys A. Spencer of Martinsville and several nieces and
nephews.
The funeral service will be held Friday afternoon at 1:00 PM in the
Bassett Funeral Service Chapel with Rev. Jack Foley and Robert’s grandson,
Joshua Wade officiating. Burial will follow in the Roselawn Burial Park.
Bassett Funeral Service is serving the family of Mr. Carter.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Henry Co., VA, SSDI, http://ssdi.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi
Blankenship,
William H. 81, 18Nov1929 - 04Dec2010, Bassett, Henry, VA, VA-228-30-5474
Blankenship,
Charles M. 75, 09Sep1935 - 12Jul2011, Collinsville, Henry, VA, VA-231-38-4015
Blankenship,
Dwayne L. 59, 30Nov1950 - 18Oct2010, Collinsville,
Henry, VA, VA-228-68-1424
Blankenship,
Herman R. 40, 28Jul1970 - 06Jun2011, Collinsville, Henry, VA, WV-236-98-9689
Hopewell City
2012, Hopewell
City, VA, Obituary
Published in The Progress-Index on December 23,
2012
Evelyn Hanzlik Jones, 82, of Hopewell, passed away on Saturday,
Dec. 22, 2012, surrounded by her loving family. She was preceded in death by her parents,
Wesley Henry and Emily Glazier Hanzlik, and her loving husband, James A. Jones Sr.
Evelyn loved bowling, reading, and tending her flower garden. She
was employed as a secretary at Stone Container in Hopewell, retiring after 40
dedicated years of service, was a member of the International Association of
Administrative Professionals, formerly Professional Secretary International.
She was also a lifetime member of Church of the Sacred Heart in New Bohemia.
Evelyn is survived by step-sons, James A. Jones Jr. of Chester,
George R. Jones and wife Sandra of Hopewell; son, Donald W. Jones and wife
Carol of New Kent County; daughter, Kathryn J. Lilly and husband Melvin of
Hopewell, Yvonne J. Williams, Janet A. Hughes and husband Roger all of Prince
George; grandchildren, James A.
Jones III and wife Sharon of Chester, Christine Coker and husband, Michael of
Hopewell, Laura Blankenship and
husband Eric of Colonial Heights, Jessica Howlett and
husband Todd of Prince George, Melissa Differ and husband Jarrad, Rachel
Hughes, all of Prince George, Crystal Luellen and husband Andy of
Mechanicsville; great-grandchildren,
Elizabeth Jones, Brandon Childers, Landon and Bryson Howlett, Nichole and Cameron
Blankenship, Michael "Dale"
and Logan E. Coker, Brianna and Trinity Luellen; brother, Joseph W. Hanzlik of
Waverly; numerous nieces and nephews.
There will be a Christian wake Wednesday, Dec. 26, at 7 p.m. at the
Petersburg Chapel of J. T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home, a Mass of the
Resurrection will be on Thursday at 10 a.m. at the Church of the Sacred Heart
conducted by celebrant Father Jay Wagner, and interment will be in the church
cemetery following the mass.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2012, Hopewell City, VA, Obituary
http://www.meaningfulfunerals.net/fh/obituaries/obituary.cfm?o_id=1883823&fh_id=12128
William Joseph “Joe” Lewis, 82, a long-time resident of Hopewell,
died Sunday, Dec. 23, 2012, at Colonial Heights Health Care and Rehabilitation
Center, Colonial Heights [City, VA]. Joe was born April 3, 1930, to the late William Harvey
and Alma Dalton Lewis in Dinwiddie County. He was the couple’s only son and the
oldest of four children.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Audrey Blankenship Marshall Lewis, and a sister, Madeline Lewis.
Joe is a 1950 graduate of Midway High School in Dinwiddie County.
He is a U.S. Navy veteran and a former police officer who served the city of Hopewell
for 14 years (1958-1972). After leaving the Hopewell Police Department, Joe
followed in his father’s footsteps and worked in construction for many years
until his retirement.
Joe is survived by two sisters, Edna Lewis Williams and Patricia
Lewis Sharpf, both of Dinwiddie County; two nieces, Dianne Williams Cales of
Colonial Heights, and Debbie Rowland Bumgarner of Wade, NC.; four nephews, Russ
Williams of Colonial Heights; Mike Williams, Mark Rowland and Matthew Sharpf,
all of Dinwiddie County; one aunt, Dorothy Lewis of Dinwiddie County; and
numerous great-nieces, great-nephews, and cousins.
Until his health declined in September 2011, Joe lived alone and
enjoyed fishing, hunting, cutting his own firewood, and spending time at the
family home place in Dinwiddie County.
The family will hold a memorial service at a later date.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Lexington City
2011, Lexington City VA, Obituary
The Commonwealth-Journal, (Somerset, KY) - August 23, 2011
Denver Hardwick, son of the late Johnie and Hazel Branscum
Hardwick, was born on Sept. 5, 1933, in Bronston, Ky., and he departed this
life at the Lexington V.A. Hospital on Aug. 19, 2011, having attained the age
of 77 years.
Survivors include Denver C. (and Teresa) Hardwick of Midland,
Texas, Mr. Lynn Hardwick of Corydon, Ind., and Della (and Greg) Reinbolt of
Clarksville, Ind.; five grandchildren,
Melissa Hardwick, Dakotah Reinbolt, Charlea Reinbolt, Amy Blankenship , and Kyann Hardwick; three great grandchildren, Triston Blankenship , Samuel Blankenship
and Isabella Blankenship ; and three step great grandchildren. Also
surviving are two sisters.
Other than his parents, he was preceded in death by several sisters.
Mr. Hardwick was a Korean War veteran, and a member of the Quinton Baptist
Church. He retired from the Pinkerton Detective Agency having attained the rank
of Captain. He was a kind person who will be greatly missed by all who knew
him, and he leaves a host of relatives and friends who mourn his passing.
Funeral services will be held at 3 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 24, at the
Quinton Baptist Church at Bronston, Ky. Burial will follow in the Quinton
Cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Loudoun
2012, Leesburg, Loudoun Co., VA, Obituary
Leesburg Today (VA) - February 9, 2012
George Swartz, 69, died Feb. 3 at St. Mary's Hospital in Richmond after a long illness. He was
born April 17, 1942, to John and Agnes Swartz.
He graduated Loudoun County High School in 1962 and worked as a
truck driver for Loudoun Milk Transportation more than 20 years. He served in
the Virginia National in the mid 1960s.
He was predeceased by his father and brother John.
In addition to his mother, he is survived by his wife of 38 years
Jan; and sons David of Leesburg and Kevin of Winchester; sisters Nancy Gray, Mable Tiffany and Peggy Blankenship; brother Ernest;
and granddaughter Serenity Goodin.
Visitation will be held from 5-7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 9 at Colonial
Funeral Home in Leesburg Services will begin at 7 p.m.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Lynchburg
City
+2010, Lynchburg City, VA,
Obituary
http://www.funeraldigest.com/obituaries/2010/07/27/elsie-fields-cline/144324109
Elsie Fields Cline, 87, of Lynchburg, formerly of Buchanan County,
went home to be with the Lord Friday, July 23, 2010, in Lynchburg General
Hospital, Lynchburg, following an extended illness. Born in Buchanan County,
she was a daughter of the late George W. and Gracie McClanahan Fields.
She was a resident of Buchanan County several years prior to moving
to Lynchburg. She was a faithful member of the Lynchburg Church of Christ,
which started in the home of David and Elsie in the early 1960s. She loved
working in the kitchen at the Church of Christ Youth Camp in Vansant and at
Camp Pitt in Chatham. She was a graduate of Mountain Mission School. She was a
faithful wife, loving mother and a wonderful homemaker.
Mrs. Cline was preceded in death by her husband, David Jones Cline,
on Jan. 29, 1989.
Mrs. Cline is survived by one son, Larry Joe Cline, of Lynchburg;
three sisters, Edith Yuhasz, of Grundy, Ruby Cline, of Brevard, NC, and Opal
Belcher, of Ft. Myers, Fla.; and one sister-in-law, Fern Fields, of Abingdon.
She was preceded in death by twin sister, Faye Fields Blankenship, and one brother, Dorsey Fields.
Funeral services for Elsie Fields Cline will be conducted at 11
a.m. today, July 27, 2010, at the Grundy Funeral Home Chapel, Grundy, conducted
by Evg. Ray Eure, Minister of the Lynchburg Church of Christ, and Evgs. Dennis Wimmer, and Jim Hill officiating with burial to follow in
Mountain Valley Memorial Park, Big Rock.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2010, Lynchburg City, VA, Obituary
http://www.tharpfuneralhome.com/obituaries-a-condolences/item/485-essie-grant-gillispie
Essie Grant Gillispie, 86, passed away Sunday, August 29, 2010,
with her immediate family by her side.
She was the wife of the late Lloyd E. Gillispie. Mrs. Gillispie was born
Saturday, November 24, 1923, a daughter of the late Morty C. Grant and Mary Willie
Garrett Grant. She was retired from
General Electric.
She is survived by a daughter, Patricia Gillispie Canody and her
husband, Gerald; a son, Lloyd "Buck" Gillispie, Jr. and his wife,
Freida; and four grandchildren,
Kathryn Canody Oates and husband David, Kimberly Canody Shaffer, Jeremy Todd
Canody and wife, Christy and Amanda
Gillispie Blankenship and husband, Rodney. She
has two granddaughters by marriage, ten great grandchildren, and two great
grandchildren by marriage.
In addition to her husband and parents, she was also preceded in
death by a son, William Gillispie and a daughter, Deborah Gillispie Childress.
A celebration of Essie's life will be conducted at 11:00 AM on
Friday, September 3, 2010, at Fort Hill United Methodist Church with the Rev.
Phillip Waltz, the Rev. Janet Hawkins and the Rev. Judy Morris officiating.
Private interment
will take place in Fort Hill Memorial Park.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2010, Lynchburg City, VA,
Obituary
http://funeraldigest.com/obituaries/2010/09/12/ethel-johnson-blankenship/145244629
Ethel Johnson Blankenship, of Lynchburg, died Wednesday, Sept. 8, 2010, at Lynchburg General
Hospital. She was the wife of the late Joseph Plunkette Blankenship. Born in Lynchburg, she was the daughter of the late Lawson Leonidas
and Bertha Mays Johnson.
Mrs. Blankenship
was a retired stock cutter for Hercules Corporation, where she served for 12
years. She was also a former employee of Craddock Terry Shoe Corporation, where
she served for 33 years. Mrs. Blankenship was also a member of Thomas Road
Baptist Church and Leawood Baptist Church.
Mrs. Blankenship is
survived by one son, Barry J.
Blankenship, and his wife,
Debbie, of Concord; one daughter, Tami B. Martin, and
husband, David, of Lynchburg; five grandchildren, Stacey, Kristy, Justin, Scott
and Cody; and five great-grandchildren.
A private graveside service will be conducted at 11 a.m. Tuesday,
Sept. 14, 2010, at Fort Hill Memorial Park, with the Rev. Lenn Lloyd
officiating.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2010, Lynchburg City, VA, Obituary
http://obits.dignitymemorial.com/dignity-memorial/obituary.aspx?n=Phyllis-Bruffy&lc=4896&mid=4382775
Phyllis Blankenship Bruffy, 80, of Lynchburg, died Friday, September 17, 2010, at
Guggenheimer. She was the widow of Douglas William Bruffy. Born April 27, 1930 in
Bedford Co., she was the daughter of the late John Otey Blankenship and the late Ruby
Gray Blankenship. In addition
to her husband and her parents, she was preceded in death by two brothers, Carl E. Blankenship and John W. Blankenship.
Phyllis was a
retired employee of Craddock Terry Shoe Corp. after 20 years of service and a
member of Euclid Christian Church. Phyllis was an avid gardenerand enjoyed
being outside, tending to her many flowers and vegetables. She loved to cook
for family gatherings, as well as "doing" for friends, family and
neighbors. She loved her many pets throughout the years. In her finer years,
she and her "Baldwin" sister hit many a yard sale and auction.
She is survived by three children, Deborah Bruffy Creasy of
Cumming, GA, Douglas "Billy" Bruffy, Jr. and his wife, Charlene, of
Roanoke and Lisa Bruffy Elder and her husband, Mike, of Lynchburg; three
brothers, J. Ray Blankenship and his wife, Priscilla, of Lynchburg, Frank C. Blankenship and his wife, Faye, of Goode and Donald G. Blankenship and his wife, Barbara, of Bumpas; one
sister, Rebecca B. Staples and her husband, Wayne, of Lynchburg; two
sisters-in-law, Frances
Blankenship and Catherine Blankenship and three grandchildren, Matthew Creasy of
Atlanta, GA, Justin Creasy of Cumming, GA and Amanda DeCoursey and her husband,
Chris, of Forest.
A funeral service will be conducted at 11:00 a.m., Monday,
September 20, 2010, at Whitten Timberlake Chapel by the Rev. Dwight Weaver.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2011, Lynchburg City, VA, Obituary
http://www.tharpfuneralhome.com/obituaries-a-condolences/item/794-mary-chitwood-taylor
Mary Chitwood Taylor, 93, of Lynchburg, died Monday, March 7,
2011. She was the wife of the late
Horace Taylor. Mary was born May 24, 1917 in Sylvatus, VA a daughter of the
late Giles Chitwood and the late Ella Blankenship Chitwood. She was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary, a member of
Timberlake Christian Church, and by following her dream to help others she
became an Oncology Nurse on the Skilled Care Floor at Centra Virginia Baptist
Hospital.
She is survived by her son: Thomas E. Robinson of Forest;
granddaughter: Kim R. Newton of Lynchburg; grandson: T. J. Robinson of
Charlotte, NC; great-grandsons: Reed and Remy Newton of Lynchburg and Tanner
Robinson of Charlotte, NC. and a sister Viola Edwards
of Stow, OH. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her first
husband Jake Robinson
The family will receive friends from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. Friday March
11, 2011 at Tharp Funeral Home, Lynchburg and a Memorial Service will follow at
7:00 p.m. in the chapel. Interment will take place at North End Cemetery in
Wytheville at a later date.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2011, Lynchburg City, VA, Obituary
The Roanoke Times, (VA) - September 14, 2011
Jessie Ray Blankenship, 73, of Lynchburg, VA, died on Tuesday, September 13, 2011. He was
the husband of Priscilla
Hubbard Blankenship for 50
years. Ray was born on Tuesday, April 19, 1938, in Bedford County, VA, a son of
the late John Otey Blankenship and Ruby Gray Blankenship.
In addition to his parents, Ray was preceded in death by two brothers, Carl and John Blankenship; a sister,
Phyllis Bruffy and her husband, Douglas; and a
brother-in-law, Artis Thomas.
In addition to his wife, Ray is survived by
a daughter, Vickie Morris and her husband, Greg, of Rustburg; a son, Gary
Blankenship , of Lynchburg;
two grandchildren, Tyler and Will Morris, of Rustburg; two brothers, Frank
Blankenship and his wife,
Faye, of Goode, and Donald
Blankenship and his wife,
Barbara, of Richmond; a sister, Rebecca Staples and her husband, Wayne, of Lynchburg; and three sisters-in-law, Frances Blankenship , of Madison Heights, VA, Catherine Blankenship , of Evington, and Mary Frances Thomas, of Roanoke.
He was a member of Sandusky Baptist Church, Kazim Shrine Temple, of
Roanoke, Forest Masonic Lodge #245 A.F. & A.M. for 44 years and a former
member of the Scottish Rite, and Shriner's Clown Unit.
Ray was in the automotive parts business for
47 years, working for Lynchburg Battery & Ignition Company, for 24 years,
he was President and Manager for 15 stores. In 1982 he opened his own business,
Lynchburg Auto Parts, where he was owner and President, until he retired due to
illness in 2005.
The family will receive friends from 6:30 to 8 p.m. on Wednesday,
September 14, 2011, at Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg.
A Graveside Service will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, September
15, 2011, at Morgan's Baptist Church Cemetery, Moneta, VA.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2011, Lynchburg City, VA, Obituary
http://www.tharpfuneralhome.com/obituaries-a-condolences/item/1051-joseph-chester-palczynski
Joseph Chester Palczynski, 67, of Lynchburg,VA
died Tuesday, September 20, 2011. He was
the husband of Marion Bryant Palczynski.
He was born Sunday, December 19, 1943 in Baltimore, MD, A son of the late
Joseph Frank Palczynski. Joseph was
self- employed as a contractor and was of the Catholic faith.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by his mother Kathryn Weber
Palczynski, a son, Randy Wills of Lynchburg:
two daughters, Joan Mary Blankenship of Winchester, VA, and Teresa Beard of
Lynchburg: a sister, Nancy Sutton of Freeland, MD and a brother, Ronald
Palczynski of Perry Hall, MD, and four grandchildren: Chris, Keith, Tyler, and
Kellie Beard.
In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by a daughter,
Karen Marie Palczynski.
A celebration of Joseph's life will be conducted on Friday, September
23, 2011 in the Chapel of Tharp Funeral Home at 2:00 PM with the Rev. Charles
Stinson officiating. Interment will
follow at Fort Hill Cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2011, Lynchburg City, VA, Obituary
http://www.tharpfuneralhome.com/obituaries-a-condolences/item/1132-john-b-steadman
John Bonneau Steadman, 73, went home to glory on Sunday, October
30, 2011 in his home. He was not alone,
his wife, Barbara Blankenship was with him. Born on July 9, 1938
Steadman was born to Winfred Long and Bonneau Kennerly in Richmond, Virginia.
Steadman was an avid and faithful member of Rivermont Evangelical
Presbyterian Church and served as a deacon. Steadman graduated from VMI and
worked as a professional civil engineer at Wiley and Wilson, was a member of
the Lynchburg Kiwanis Club, CASA, was the Chairman of the City of Lynchburg
Design Review Board for 12 years, the Regional Vice president of the Virginia Society
Professional Engineers and achieved the VSPE Outstanding Service Award. He was
extremely passionate about civil war history, coin collecting and most of all,
his family.
He is survived by his wife
Barbara, sister: Anne Steadman Fletcher and three
children: Robin Steadman Smith and her husband Mark, Mark Kennerly Steadman and
his wife Holly and Heath Brian Steadman and his wife Michelle. Grandchildren
include: Dana Smith, Rachael Smith, John Mark Steadman and Mary Katherine
Steadman. He enjoyed being with his friends and family to the very last day and
imitated the Lord’s love to everyone he knew and met.
The memorial service will be at 11:00 am Wednesday at Rivermont
Evangelical Presbyterian Church with the Reverend Ron Cox officiating. A
reception will follow the service.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2012, Lynchburg City, VA, Obituary
Published in The News & Advance on November
10, 2012
Nancy Banton King, 75, of Lynchburg, VA, died Wednesday, November
07, 2012. Nancy was born Thursday, October 14, 1937 in Lynchburg, VA, a
daughter of the late Lawrence F. Banton and the late Lillian Blankenship Banton.
As a young person she was an excellent athlete, where she excelled
in softball, basketball and tennis. She was retired from Lynchburg City Schools
where she was a Teachers Aide and a member of Centenary United Methodist
Church. She was a very giving person always thinking of others first. Her
family was the most important thing in her life.
She is survived by a daughter: Kimberly Quarles and her husband,
Jeffrey Quarles of Forest; a brother: Larry Banton of Lynchburg; a sister:
Sheryl Glass of Lynchburg, and her best friend: Ruth Owens of Lynchburg, VA.
She also survived by her grand- children: Brent and Stephanie Kennedy, Brandon
and Bobbie Sue Kennedy, Jessica Quarles and Jeremy Quarles and two
great-grandchildren: Luke James Kennedy and Anna Belle Kennedy.
A celebration of Nancy's life will be conducted at 2:00 pm on
Monday, November 12, 2012 at Tharp Funeral home with Pastor Rick Ecklund
officiating. Interment will follow in Fort Hill Memorial Park.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
1940 Census, Lynchburg City, VA,
Banton, Lawrence F. 29, M, VA, Head,
Banton, Lillian B. 23, F, VA, Wife,
Banton, Nancy L. 02, F, VA, Dau,
Banton, Lawrence F. 00, M, VA, Son,
https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/VR1Y-3LT
2012, Lynchburg City, VA, Obituary
The Free Lance-Star, (Fredericksburg, VA) - November 29, 2012
Clarence E. Austin, 87, of Lynchburg died Tuesday, Nov. 27, 2012,
at Guggenheimer Nursing Home. He was born March 18, 1925, in Prince William
County, a son of William and Hannah Austin.
He was preceded in death by his loving wife, Edna
Blankenship Austin; his
parents; two brothers, Alvin Austin and Russell Austin; and two sisters, Thelma
Rawlings and Eleanor Toone.
Mr. Austin attended high school in Northern Virginia. He entered
the Army in 1943 to serve his country. In October 1944 he participated in the
liberation of the Philippines. He returned to the United States and remained in
the hospital for nine months. He was employed by the federal government for 31
years. Prior to retirement he was the safety director of Marine Corps Base
Quantico. He was a longtime member of the Masonic Lodge, American Legion,
Shriners and Disabled American Veterans.
He leaves to cherish his memory six nieces, Ann Toone and Janice
Russell, both of Virginia, Mary Felini of Texas, Joyce Keeley of Missouri,
Cecilia Ford of Florida and Bonnie Dooley of Texas; and two nephews, Wayne
Austin of Alabama and Donnie Rawlings of Virginia Many thanks to special
friends Patricia Shupe and Tammy Winnagle.
A graveside service will be conducted at 1 p.m. Friday, Nov. 30, at
Fort Hill Memorial Park in Lynchburg, with the Rev. Jim Whitaker officiating.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2012, Lynchburg City, VA, Obituary
Published in The News & Advance on November
28, 2012
Clarence E. Austin, 87, of Lynchburg, died Tuesday, November 27th,
at Guggenheimer. He was born March 18, 1925, in Prince William County, a son of
the late William and Hannah Austin.
He was preceded in death by his loving wife Edna
Blankenship Austin; two
brothers, Alvin Austin and Russell Austin; and two sisters, Thelma Rawlings and
Eleanor Toone. Mr. Austin attended High School in Northern Virginia.
He entered the Army in 1943 to serve his country. In October 1944
he participated in the liberation of the Philippines. He returned to the United
States and remained in the hospital for nine months. He was employed by the
Federal Government for thirty-one & half years. Prior to retirement he was
the Safety Director of the Marine Corps base in Quantico, VA. He is a long time
member of the Masonic Lodge, American Legion, Shriners and Disabled American
Veterans.
He leaves to cherish his memories shared with six nieces, Ann Toone
(VA), Janice Russell (VA), Mary Felini (TX), Joyce Keeley (MO), Cecilia Ford
(FL), Bonnie Dooley (TX); two nephews, Wayne Austin (AL) and Donnie Rawlings
(VA). Many thanks to special friends: Patricia Shupe and Tammy Winnagle.
A graveside service will be conducted at 1:00p.m., Friday, November
30, 2012, at Fort Hill Memorial Park with the Rev. Jim Whitaker officiating.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2012, Lynchburg City, VA, Obituary
Published in The News & Advance on December
17, 2012
William Winfrey Blankinship, 83, of Lynchburg, died, Saturday, December 15, 2012, at Lynchburg
General Hospital. He was the husband
of Geneva Tucker Blankinship. Born October 4, 1929, in Campbell County,
he was the son of the late Walter
Floyd Blankinship, Sr. and the
late Odelle Pugh Blankinship. William was a former employee of Craddock
Terry, where he served for 39 years, and he was a member of Rustburg Baptist
Church. William also served our country in the US Army during the Korean War.
William was a loving husband and brother.
In addition to his parents, William was preceded in death by three brothers, Edward Blankinship, Roy Blankinship and Walter
Blankinship, Jr.; and one sister, Margaret B.
Milliken.
In addition to his wife, William is survived by one sister, Frances B.
Huber of Rustburg and numerous nieces and nephews.
A graveside service will be conducted, 1:00 p.m., Tuesday, December
18, 2012, at Cumbie Cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+Lynchburg City, VA, Fort Hill Memorial Park
Blankenship, Lillian Millner Apr.
19, 1957, Lynchburg City, VA, Aug. 8, 2010, NC.
Obituary:
Lillian Millner Blankenship, 53, of Evington, died Aug. 8 at Duke Hospital in North Carolina.
She was the wife of 21 years of David A. Blakenship.
Born April 19, 1957, in Lynchburg, she was the daughter of the late Lacy Howard
and Dorothy Dorene Maddox Millner. Lillian was a self-employed caregiver and a
member of Langhorne Chapel Community Church.
In addition to her husband, Lillian is survived by two sons, Mark A. Blankenship and Richard A. Blankenship, both
of Evington; one daughter, Brittany L. Blankenship, also of Evington; two stepsons, David Scott Blankenship, of Evington, and Brian P. Blankenship and his wife, Melissa, of Roanoke; one stepdaughter, Jennifer Layne, and her husband, David, of Evington; three brothers, Thomas
L. Millner Sr. and his wife, Maria, of Amherst County, Glenn Millner, of
Patterson, N.J., and Kim Millner and his wife, Cathy, of Philadelphia, Pa.; six
grandchildren; six nephews; and one niece.
A funeral service was held Aug. 12 at Whitten Timberlake Chapel,
with the Rev. Dwight Weaver Jr. officiating. Interment followed in Fort Hill
Memorial Park.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Lynchburg City, VA, SSDI, http://ssdi.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi
Blankenship, Ethel
J. 85, 07Jan1925 - 08Sep2010, Lynchburg
City, VA, VA-225-24-8760
Madison
2010, Aroda, Madison Co.,
VA, Obituary
http://www.funeraldigest.com/obituaries/2010/07/29/maggie-ann-corbin/144346924
Maggie Ann Corbin, 43, of Aroda, died on Friday, July 23, 2010, at
the University of Virginia Medical Center. She was
born November 8, 1966, in Charlottesville, the daughter of the late Jack Lewis
Peyton. Mrs. Corbin was a home caregiver for many years.
She is survived by her mother, Priscilla J. Breeden of
Rhoadesville; a son, Kenneth M. Corbin of Washington, D.C.; fiance, Dennie
Herndon of Aroda; four brothers, Timothy Breeden of Stanardsville, Daniel
Peyton of Waynesboro, Craig Groves of Washington, D.C., and Kevin Michael Groves
of Rhoadesville; three sisters, Sharon G. Roach of Ruckersville, Cynthia A.
Scott of Orange, and Anita Loving of Wolftown; a special cousin, Teresa Pendleton Blankenship of Orange; and a host of nieces and
nephews.
Funeral services was held 11 a.m. Tuesday, July 27, 2010, at
Abundant Life Christian Church, 19103 Brick Church Road, Orange, conducted by
Pastor Dwane Pugh. Interment followed in the Breeden/Grove Family Cemetery,
Rhoadesville.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
*2012, Pratts, Madison Co., VA, Obituary
Published in Madison News on January 19, 2012
Rodman Ludman Blankenbaker, 85, of Pratts, passed away on Wednesday, January 11, 2012, at his
residence. He was born on January 1, 1927, in Madison, a son of the late Ernest Melvin "Cletus"
Blankenbaker and Maude Carter Blankenbaker and husband of the late Emma Elizabeth Blankenbaker.
He was also preceded in death by a sister, Elizabeth Blankenbaker; and a brother, Lawrence E. Blankenbaker. Mr. Blankenbaker
was owner and operator of Blankenbaker
Repair Shop in Pratts for many
years and an United States Army World War II veteran.
He is survived by a son, Allan L. Blankenbaker and wife, Deborah, of Madison; a daughter, Deborah G. Blankenbaker of Colorado; three sisters, Reva Arrington
of Radiant, Hilda Garnett of Aroda and Alice Tinsley of Madison; a grandson,
Damian McCall and wife, Brandy, of Colorado; four great-grandchildren and a
number of other relatives and friends.
Funeral services were held 1 p.m. Saturday, January 14, 2012, at
Preddy Funeral Home Chapel with interment at Antioch Baptist Church Cemetery
conducted by the Reverend Frank Lewis.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Manassas City
Manassas City is in Prince William Co., JIM
+2011, Manassas City, VA, Obituary
Northern Virginia Daily (Strasburg, VA) - August 11, 2011
Clayton Winfield Blankenship, age 46, of Manassas, Virginia, passed away Tuesday, August 9,
2011 at Prince William Hospital, Manassas. Clayton was born April 8, 1965 in
Manassas, Virginia, son of Wayne
Henry and Beulah Blankenship.
He was preceded in death by his father, Wayne Henry
Blankenship.
Survivors include his mother,
Beulah Blankenship; one sister,
Nancy Lee Lovell and husband Ralph; one brother, Wayne William Blankenship, Sr. and wife Terry; one niece, Amanda Marie Miehm and husband
Phil; and two nephews, Wayne William Blankenship II and wife Alex, and Daniel Louis Blankenship.
The family will receive friends from 6:00-8:00 p.m. on Friday,
August 12, 2011 at Pierce Funeral Home, 9609 Center Street, Manassas where
funeral services will be held at noon on Saturday, August 13, 2011. Interment
will follow at Bright View Cemetery, Warrenton.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Martinsville City
+2011, Martinsville City, VA, Funeral
The Roanoke Times, (VA) - December 11, 2011
Jesse Ervin Blankenship, 91, of Martinsville, passed away December 9, 2011.
Funeral service 2 p.m. Tuesday, December
13, 2011 at Norris Funeral Services Chapel, Martinsville.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2011, Martinsville City, VA, Obituary
http://www.norrisfuneral.com/fh/obituaries/obituary.cfm?o_id=1336059&fh_id=10631
Jesse Ervin Blankenship, 91, of Martinsville, VA, died Friday evening, December 9, 2011 at
his home. Born on November 10, 1920 in Franklin County, VA, he was a son of the
late Henritta Keys Blankenship and James Granville Blankenship.
In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his wife, Madie McMillian Blankenship; sister, Inez Nunn; brothers, Kenneth ‘Teny’ Blankenship, Herman Blankenship,
Russell Blankenship, Curtis Blankenship
and Henry Blankenship. Mr. Blankenship was
retired from W. M. Bassett Furniture Company as a machine operator with 52
years of service. He was a veteran having served with the U. S. Army during
World War II. He was a member of Hillcrest Baptist Church of Ridgeway.
Survivors include his daughters, Janet
Blankenship Pagans of
Martinsville and Shirley
Blankenship Wilson of
Charlottesville, VA; son, Wayne Blankenship of Collinsville; sister, Marie
Blankenship of Myrtle Beach,
SC; four grandchildren, Tommy Brightwell, Steven Brightwell, Kim Grayson and
Duane Wilson; three
great grandchildren, Finley Brightwell, Peyton Brightwell and
Sophie Wilson.
The funeral will be conducted on Tuesday, December 13 at 2:00 P.M.
at Norris Funeral Services Martinsville Chapel, with Pastor Doug Ramsey and
Pastor Roger Jones officiating. Burial will follow at Roselawn Burial Park.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2012, Martinsville City, VA, Obituary
Martinsville Bulletin (VA) ~ Monday,
January 16, 2012
Bonnie Lou
Blankenship Earles, 54, of Stuart, died Sunday, Jan. 15, 2012, at Wake Forest
Baptist Health. She was born Feb. 26, 1957 in Patrick County.
She was a
member of Fairview Pentecostal Holiness Church and had been a call
representative at Results.
She was
preceded in death by her grandparents who reared her, Kiley and Dovie Deal.
Surviving are
her husband of 17 years, Phillip Swanson Earles of the home; five children,
Lucian Hutchens, Jenny Handy, Mike Blevins, Liza Hiatt, Coty Blevins; and an adopted
daughter, Sheila Blankenship, all of Stuart; 10 grandchildren; her mother, Julia Blevins of Stuart;
and an uncle who helped raise her, Robert Deal of Stuart.
The funeral
will be at 11 a.m. Friday at Fairview Pentecostal Holiness Church with the Rev.
Allen Dawson officiating. Burial will be private at Kileras Farm. Moody Funeral
Home in Stuart
+2012, Martinsville City, VA, Funeral
http://martinsvillemedia.com/?p=3284
Sam Blankenship, Jr., 65, of 270 Green Acres Road, Martinsville (Preston Community),
died Sunday, May 20, 2012 at his residence.
The funeral will be held Thursday, May 24th at 2:00 pm at Community
Funeral Services in Ridgeway with visitation beginning at 1:00 pm.
+2012, Martinsville City, VA, Funeral
Published in Roanoke Times on May 23, 2012
Sam Blankenship Jr.,
65, of Martinsville, died Sunday, May 20, 2012.
The funeral will be held 2 p.m. Thursday, May 24, 2012, at
Community Funeral Services in Ridgeway.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2012, Martinsville City, VA, Obituary
Juanita E. Gillispie Blankenship, 85, of Martinsville died Monday July 30, 2012 at Memorial
Hospital of Martinsville. She was born in Franklin County, on October 15, 1926
to the late Samp Lee Gillispie and Fannie Turner Gillispie. She was retired
after thirty years as an inspector for American of Martinsville. Juanita was of
the Baptist faith.
In addition to her parents she was preceded in death her husband, John Blankenship, an infant brother and a sister, Dorita Harris.
Surviving are two daughters, Shelby Barnes of Patrick County and
Leashie Rivers of Horsepasture, two sons,
Gary Pickureal of Santafe, Texas and Roger Blankenship
of Penhook, one sister, Jewel Martin of Axton, ten grandchildren and fourteen
great grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held 2:00p.m. Today, Wednesday August 1,
2012 in the chapel of Community Funeral Service of Ridgeway with Kelly G.
Ratcliff officiating, interment will follow in Mountain View Cemetery in
Ridgeway.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2012, Martinsville City, VA, Obituary
http://martinsvillebulletin.com/obituaries/index.cfm?ID=626
Daniel “Danny” Wayne Blankenship, 57, of
Martinsville, passed away Monday, August 19, 2013, at his home. Daniel was born
August 9, 1956, to the late Gus Shockley Blankenship and Mamie Virginia Lawson
Blankenship of Martinsville.
In addition to his father he was preceded
in death by one brother-in-law, Dwayne Blankenship.
In addition to his mother surviving are,
one son and daughter-in-law, Michael G. Blankenship and wife Hanna
of Axton VA; two daughters, Danna B. Medlin and husband, Billy of Bedford,
Texas, and Daniela B. Hanah and husband Clement of New Castle; two sisters and
brother-in-law, S. Gayle Cardwell and husband, Larry of Martinsville and Janet Marie
Blankenship of Collinsville; one brother, Glen S. Blankenship and wife Carmen
of Martinsville; two grandchildren, Emma Grace Blankenship and Brayden Medlin;
and five step-children; several nieces and nephews and a special friend,
Imogene Blankenship.
A celebration of life service will be
held at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, August 28, 2013, at Community Funeral Service
of Ridgeway.
Mecklenburg
+2011, Nelson, Mecklenburg Co., VA, Obituary
The Daily Dispatch, (Henderson, NC) - June 16, 2011
Nelson, VA. - Annie Mae Hite Julian Cole, 77, widow of Stanley
Julian Sr. and Daniel Cole, passed away Tuesday, June 14, 2011, at Brantwood
Nursing Home in Oxford, NC. She was
born October 31, 1933, to the late Noel Stanley and Virginia Claiborne Hite.
Annie was a member of Buffalo Baptist Church and was retired from
Burlington Industries-Combing Plant with 34 years of service.
In addition to her parents and husbands, she was preceded in death
by her son, Stanley R. 'Butch' Julian Jr.; and sister, Peggy H. Johnson.
Mrs. Cole is survived by her daughters,
Connie J. Blankenship of Oxford, NC, and Shirley Julian of
Henderson, NC; her sister, Frances Carey of Chase City; and grandchildren, Randy Blankenship and Autumn Julian.
Funeral services will be at 7 pm, Friday, in the chapel at Watkins
Cooper Lyon Funeral Home with the Rev. Joseph Pittman officiating. Interment
will be Sunday, June 19, at 4 p.m. in the Hite Family Cemetery with the Rev.
Pam Gilliam officiating.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Montgomery
2010, Blacksburg,
Montgomery Co., VA, Obituary
The Roanoke
Times, (VA) - February
15, 2010,
Milton W. Reed, 65, of Blacksburg, passed away February 12, 2010 at
Montgomery Regional Hospital. He was preceded in death by his father, Marvin
Reed. Mr.
Reed is survived by his best friend and companion of 22 years, Barbara Blankenship;
mother, Hazel Reed; daughter, Kimberley Reed Stewart and son-in-law, Donald
Stewart; grandson, Devan Stewart; granddaughter, Sidney Stewart; daughter,
Kristi Reed Thomas and son-in-law, Craig Thomas; grandson, Easton Thomas;
granddaughter, Marin Thomas; sister, Joyce Nunley and brother-in-law, Sammy
Nunley; nephews, Jeffrey and Heath Loar; brother, Thomas Reed and
sister-in-law, Linda Reed; niece, Teri Helms and nephew, Shawn Reed; brother,
Roy Reed and sister-in-law, Theresa Reed; nephew, Tony Reed and niece, Betina
McGuire, many great-nieces and nephews; and former spouse, Susie R. Stamper .
A funeral service will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday, February 16, 2010 in
the Horne Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Steve Akers officiating. Interment to follow in Roselawn Memorial Gardens.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2010, Blacksburg,
Montgomery Co., VA, Obituary
The Roanoke
Times, (VA) - May 5,
2010,
Erma Marilyn Weaver, 90, of Blacksburg, VA, died on Monday, May 3,
2010, at Montgomery Regional Hospital. She was born in Ferrum, VA, on July 16,
1919, to the late Harvey and Allie Wood Wade.
She was also preceded in death by her husband, Dewey Oscar Weaver
Sr.; and sisters and brothers,
Zinnie Wade, Ocie Scott, Mamie Blankenship, Daltern Wade, and Eva Scott.
She is survived by a son and daughter-in-law, the Rev. Dewey O.
Weaver Jr. and Sandra Weaver, of Blacksburg; grandchildren, Kim and Myron
Powell, of Salem, Keith and Beth Weaver, of Newago, Mich., Kevin and Sheri
Weaver, of Christiansburg, and Kris and Mary Weaver, of Blacksburg; 13 great-grandchildren,
Andra, Jordan, Lauryn Grace, Landon, Joseph Powell, Bethany Dice, David and
Thomas Weaver, Hannah, Justin, Trent Weaver, Kailey and Jake Weaver; a
greatgreatgranddaughter, Abigail Dice; a sister, Clydie Ferguson, of Rocky
Mount; and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be conducted 2 p.m. on Wednesday, May 5,
2010, in the McCoy Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Dewey O. Weaver Jr. and
the Rev. Mike Vest officiating. Interment will follow in Sunset Cemetery,
Christiansburg.
From:
Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2011, Blacksburg, Montgomery Co., VA, Death
The Roanoke Times, (VA) - November 15, 2011
Larry William Blankenship, 56, of Blacksburg, died on Sunday, November 13, 2011.
Arrangements by McCoy Funeral Home, Blacksburg,
VA, 540-552-3211.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2012, Blacksburg, Montgomery Co., VA,
The Register-Herald, (Beckley, WV) - January 15, 2012
Rev. R.D. Vaught, age 65, of Blacksburg, VA, passed away Friday,
January 13, 2012, at Lewis Gale Hospital – Blacksburg. Born October 28, 1946,
at Beckley, WV, he was the son of the late Rufus and Ruth Pinson Vaught. R.D.
was the pastor of Merrimac Pentecostal Holiness Church, Blacksburg, VA, and had
been a pastor at Monroe, NC, Meadow View, VA, and Matheny, WV. He loved to fly
and enjoyed his career in the ministry.
In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by one son, Richard Blankenship.
Survivors include his wife, Sandra Carol Dameron Vaught of
Blacksburg, VA, four sons, Steve Blankenship and wife Missi of Kingsport, TN, Stephen
Vaught and wife Jai of Elkhart, IN, Phillip Vaught and wife April of Rich
Creek, VA, and Todd Blankenship and wife Sally of Johnson City, TN, two
brothers, Mike Vaught of Monroe, NC, and Kenneth Vaught of Bluff City, TN, one
sister Debbie Fox of Bristol, VA, and ten grandchildren.
Funeral Services will be 1 p.m. Monday, January 16, 2012, at the
Merrimac Pentecostal Holiness Church, Blacksburg, VA, with Bishop Preston
Mathena officiating. Burial services will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday, January 17,
2012, at the Sunset Memorial Park, Beckley, WV.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2012, Blacksburg, Montgomery Co., VA, Obituary
Published in Roanoke Times on July 22, 2012
Elizabeth Ann Cooper, age 64, of Blacksburg, died Friday, July 20,
2012, at Lewis Gale Hospital-Montgomery. She was born in Roanoke on August 13,
1947, to the late Walter and Nellie
Blankenship Hancock.
She was also preceded in death by a son, Eugene Fisher.
She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Patricia and Mike
Sarver; son and daughter-in-law, Randy and Aimee Fisher, all of Newport; and
grandchildren, Michele, Summer, Joseph and Travis
Fisher.
A gathering of family and friends will be held Monday, July 23,
2012, at 6 p.m. in the Caboose Park in Blacksburg. Arrangements
by McCoy Funeral Home, Blacksburg.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2010, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., VA, Obituary
The Roanoke Times, (VA) - December 29, 2010
William Leon (Klondike) Akers, 67, of Christiansburg, VA, went home
to be with the Lord to rest and to be at Peace on Monday, December 27, 2010.
Leon was an avid hunter and fisherman, he loved the outdoors and was a hard
worker putting in 25 years with VDOT. He loved his family, his church and all
his many friends. He has left us with a hole in our hearts nobody else can
fill.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Grace P. Akers; special
cousin, Eddie Bain; and favorite aunt, Ruby P. Epperly.
Surviving are his companion of 50 years, Betty Lou Dickerson; his
sister, Janice Atkinson and husband, Elwood; brother, Pastor Steve Akers and
wife, Marilou; special cousins, Barbara Blankenship
, Carolyn Stump and husband, Ronnie, and Kenneth Epperly and wife, Ann; nieces
and nephews, Crystal Payne and husband, Kirk, Vanessa Holman and Susan Light,
Josh Akers and wife, Sara, Adam Bain and wife, Jackie, Lacey Levy and husband,
Mark, Lucas Quesenberry, Krystlen Grace Levy, Brody Allen Akers, Katlyn Bain
and Jackson Bain; and special companion, his cat "Dolly."
A Funeral Service will be conducted 2 p.m. on Friday, December 31,
2010, at the Horne Funeral Home Chapel with Brother Frank Moses officiating.
Interment will follow at Roselawn Memorial Gardens.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2011, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., VA, Obituary
The Roanoke Times, (VA) - May 4, 2011
Mattie Wood McGuyer, 56, of Christiansburg, passed away on Monday,
May 2, 2011.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Charles and Ora Yopp
Wood; brother, Arthur Wood; and sister, Barbara Mills.
Those left to cherish her memory are her daughter, Nichole
Richardson; stepchildren, Steven McGuyer and Lisa Sparbel and husband, Robert;
brother and sister-in-law, Gene and Mary Wood; sister, Lilly
Blankenship; sister-in-law,
Edna Wood; brother-in-law, Hobart Mills; and nieces and nephews. Matties nieces and nephews were very special to her. She
played an important part in their lives as she blessed them with love and
understanding. They will always have a special place in each of their hearts
for Mattie.
Funeral Services will be held at 3 p.m. on Thursday, May 5, 2011,
with the Reverend Jerry Shepherd and the Reverend Jube Burke officiating.
Interment will follow at Roselawn Memorial Gardens in Christiansburg.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2011, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., VA, Obituary
The Roanoke Times, (VA) - October 13, 2011
Lettie Marie Vaughn Parker, 73, of Christiansburg, VA, passed away
on Tuesday, October 11, 2011, at Montgomery Regional Hospital. She was born on
July 14, 1938. Lettie bravely struggled against her illness as she continued to
be a loving wife and mother. She spent much of her life caring for others and
most recently retired from her job at Falling Branch Elementary School, a job
she loved.
She was predeceased by her parents, Elsie Gautier Vaughn and
William Jake Vaughn; and siblings, Blanche Blankenship, Jack Blankenship
and June Vaughn.
Lettie is survived by her husband of 31 years, Bobby Gene Parker,
of Christiansburg; daughters, Sharon L. Stoots, of Dublin, Karen L. Wilson and
husband, Donnie, of Christiansburg, and Patty J. Bandy, of Christiansburg; son,
Joe Parker and wife, Cindy, of Christiansburg. She is also survived by her
grandchildren, Brooks Stoots, of Dublin, Brittaney Bandy, Jake Wilson, Kennedy
Wilson, J.P. Parker, Dawn Parker and Jessica Parker, all of Christiansburg;
sisters, Louise Worrell, of Norfolk, VA, and Dawn Bowman, of Dublin; special
cousin, Jesse Cooper, of Connecticut; nieces and nephews; and her loving pet,
"Troubles."
The Funeral Service will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, October
15, 2011, at the Horne Funeral Home Chapel. Interment will follow at Sunset
Cemetery, Christiansburg.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2012, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., VA, Obituary
The Roanoke Times, (VA) - January 12, 2012
Jean Baldwin Ratliff, 78, of Christiansburg, VA, passed away on
January 7, 2012. She was born in Squire, W.VA, to Lloyd Leo Baldwin and Lola
Martin Baldwin Rowe. Jean was raised in the community of Drill in Russell
County, VA.
She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Garcel. Garcel
and Jean raised their family in Oakwood, VA, in Buchanan County.
She is survived by four children,
Carol Blankenship (Don), of
Wilmington, NC, Gayle Osborne (John), of Charleston, SC, Gary Ratliff, of
Richlands, VA, and Dana Jean Ratliff, of Verona, VA; a sister, Evelyn Keene
(Walden) of N. Tazewell, VA; six grandchildren,
Stacey Blankenship Fritz (Steffan), of Stuttgart, Germany, Garrett Blankenship , of Wilmington, NC, John Garcel Osborne
(Katie), of Mount Plesant, SC, Britton Osborne Smith (Jason), of Richmond, VA,
Gary Garcel Ratliff Jr. (Amy), of Richmond, VA, and Elena Ratliff Barlow
(Chad), of N. Tazewell, VA; and six great- grandchildren, Anne Presley Osborne,
Gavin Fritz, Elle Ratliff, Parker and Chase Smith, and Holden Barlow The family
would like to acknowledge her faithful friends, Joyce Brown and Patricia Weber.
Jean worked as a Resident Director at Radford University from 1974 to 1993. In
1993 she retired and moved to Christiansburg. Jean was a member of Cambria
Baptist Church.
The Funeral Service will be held at 10 a.m. on Friday, January 13,
2012, at the Horne Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Olen Gardner officiating.
A Graveside Service will be held at 2 p.m. at Greenhills Memorial Gardens,
Claypool Hill, VA. There will be a short graveside service led by Ancil
Childress.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2012, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., VA, Obituary
http://mullinsfuneralhome.com/?pagetype=obitlink&obit_id=836303
Phoebe Charlotte Blankenship, 92, [February 24, 1920 - December 6, 2012] passed away Thursday
evening, December 6, 2012 at her home in Christiansburg. She was of the Baptist
faith and was a formerly a clerk in the courts of West Virginia.
Survivors include her daughters
and sons-in-law, Sandra and Ronnie Worrell of Christiansburg, and Linda and Melvin Hudson of Pulaski; sister, Jean Frances Barrett of
Oceana, WVA; brothers, Harry Short of Manassas, Curtis Short of VA. Beach,
and Joe Short of Beckley, WVA; 7 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held Monday, December 10, 2012 at 1:00 pm
at the Mullins Funeral Home in Radford with Pastor Jerry Gibson officiating.
Interment will follow in the Roselawn Memorial Gardens in Christiansburg.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2010, Elliston,
Montgomery Co., VA, Obituary
The Roanoke
Times, (VA) -
September 11, 2010,
Arthur Lee Wood, of Elliston, VA, went to be with the Lord on
Thursday, September 9, 2010. He was preceded in death by his parents, Charles
Thomas and Ora Yopp Wood. He had worked for Sisson and Ryan for 41 years.
He is survived by his wife, Edna Wood; his daughters and
son-in-law, Lisa and Jeffrey Poff, of Floyd, VA, and Kristin Wood, of Fairfax, VA;
two grandchildren, Taylor "Porky" and Issac "Lee"; brother,
Gene Wood, of Elliston, VA; sisters
and brother-in-law, Barbara and Hobert Mills, of Shawsville, VA, Lilly Blankenship, of Pembroke, VA, and Mattie McGuyer, of
Christiansburg, VA; and his Pastor and special friend, Jerry Shepherd.
A Funeral Service will be held 2 p.m. on Sunday, September 12,
2010, at the Horne Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Jerry Shepherd and Pastor
Theo VanBlerk officiating. Interment will follow at Roselawn Memorial Gardens,
Christiansburg, VA.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2012, Elliston, Montgomery Co., VA, Obituary
The Roanoke Times, (VA) - March 9, 2012
An unassuming and humble man, Malvin L. (Pug) Wells, became a
mighty voice in God's heavenly choir on Wednesday, March 7, 2012. A modest
servant by nature, Pug respectfully ministered to his community, his family,
and his church throughout his life. As the last active founding member of the
Elliston Volunteer Fire Department, he gave freely of his time and talents, serving
for over 55 years as a volunteer firefighter and first responder. For over 45
years he served as Chief of the Fire Department, a position he held until
January 1, 2012, when he decided not to run for Chief for another term.
However, he remained an active member of the Fire Department in helping the
citizens of Eastern Montgomery who experienced floods, accidents, and fires,
having answered a call just two days before his death. Also, he represented
Eastern Montgomery on the Planning Commission, Swift Water Rescue, Shawsville
Rescue Squad, and other governmental agencies.
He served his Lord and Savior as a life-long member of the
Lafayette United Methodist Church where he served as a liturgist, Chair of the
Parsonage Committee, Lay Leader, and Samaritan's Ministry. Also rooted in the
Church was his participation as a founding member of The Redeemers Quartet,
where for over 32 years the group traveled to bring Southern Gospel Music to
churches in the area. And most Sunday afternoons you could find him, with his
wife and daughter Cindy, singing gospel music at local nursing homes. However,
the place where he ministered the most was as a quiet, steady role model as a
husband and father to his family.
He married his high-school sweetheart, Mary Lee Trump, in 1950, six
months after they graduated from Shawsville High School. They had four
children, who cherish a father who led them through his example of giving and
sharing his talents through unselfish generosity. It isn't too often today that
children have a distinct honor of telling their parent how proud they are of
him - Pug's children could tell him that very fact every time they talked with
him.
He is survived by his adoring and constant wife of 61 years, Mary
Lee. Also, surviving are his children, including daughter, Cindy Disney, of the
home; daughter, Dale and J. Wayne King, of Hickory, NC. and
New Castle; son, Darrell and Kimberly Wells, of Elliston; and son, Tim Wells
and Della, of Fort Walton Beach, Fla. He is survived by two brothers and
sisters-in-law, Joe and Sis Wells, of Lafayette, and Lewis Wayne and Darlene
Wells, of Salem; one sister and brother-in-law, Sue and Buren Hansen, of
Raeford, NC.; and one brother-in law, Hassell Price,
of Blacksburg. Also surviving is one sister-in-law, Dottie Lester, of Salem.
He was predeceased by his parents, Malvin and Kate Wells of
Lafayette; and by one sister, Judy Price, of Blacksburg. He is survived by
seven grandchildren. They include
April Johnson, Nick Wells, Seth Wells, Brittany Blankenship, Levi Tippets, Kimberly King Bennett, and J. Wayne King II.
Also surviving are six great-grandchildren.
The Funeral Service will be at Eastern Montgomery High School at 10
a.m. on Saturday, March 10, 2012, with burial at Sherwood Memorial Park, Salem.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2011, Riner, Montgomery Co., VA, Obituary
The Roanoke Times, (VA) - November 6, 2011
Rosa Velvet Duncan, 49, of Riner, went to be with her Lord on
Thursday November 3, 2011. Her life was centered around
her children, grandchildren, and the Lord. She is preceded in death by her
mother, Juanita Carter; siblings,
Ricky, Russell, and Jenny Carter, Mike Blankenship,
and Brian Whitaker; uncle and spouse, Utah and Lula Carter.
She is survived by her husband of 32 years, Allen Duncan; father
and "mother", Melvin and Peggy Carter; daughters, Sarah Kelly Duncan,
Charity and Daven Lewis; grandchildren, Carmen Lewis, Destiney Duncan, Dayonna
Lewis; sisters and spouses, Rhonda Carter, Christiana and Hivera Green, Susan
and Billy Duncan; brothers and spouse, Robert Carter, Ronnie and Carmella
Carter, James Carter; special "son", J.W. Thompson; aunt, Mevalene
Lucas; special niece, Sherry Tickle; numerous nieces, nephews, great nieces, great
nephews, and cousins; and special friend, Catrice Cheek.
Services will be 11 a.m. Monday November 7, 2011 at DeVilbiss
Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Robert Barr and Rev. Cameron Mitchell
officiating. Interment will follow at the Turpin Family Cemetery in Radford.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2011, Shawsville, Montgomery Co., VA, Obituary
The Roanoke Times, (VA) - March 21, 2011
Barbara Wood Mills, 68, of Shawsville, went home to her Lord and
Savior Jesus Christ never to suffer again. Barbara was beautiful on the inside
and out. She was a devoted and loving wife, mother, grandmother, and friend.
Family was especially important to Barbara. She was also an active member of
the Cambria Pentecostal Holiness Church.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Charles Thomas Wood and
Ora Yopp Wood, and brother, Arthur Wood.
She is survived by her husband, Hobert L. Mills, Sr.; children,
Regina M. Martin and spouse, Richard A. Martin, and Hobert L. Mills, Jr. and
spouse, Nancy H. Mills; grandchildren, Henry Lee Mills, Kyle Brandon Mills,
Ryan Thomas Martin, and Charles Lester Mills; brother and sisters, Gene Wood and spouse Mary, Lilly Blankenship, and Mattie McGuyer; and sister-in-law, Edna Wood. Many,
many nephews; nieces; aunts; uncles; cousins; and church family and friends she
loved dearly.
A funeral service will be held on at 3 p.m. Tuesday at Cambria
Pentecostal Holiness Church with Pastor Jerry Shepherd and Pastor Jube Burk.
Interment will follow in Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Christiansburg.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2011, Shawsville, Montgomery Co., VA, Obituary
The Roanoke Times, (VA) - May 6, 2011
Byron Lee Akers, 75, of Shawsville, went home to be with the Lord
on Wednesday, May 4, 2011, at Lewis Gale Medical Center in Salem. He was born on December 16, 1935 in Floyd County.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Talford and Ruby Akers.
Surviving are his loving and devoted wife of 27 years, Cledith
"Flo" Kincer Akers; daughter and son-in-law, Joyce and Norman
Fitzwater, of Blacksburg; brother and sister-in-law, Dean and Verna Mae Akers,
of Willis; two granddaughters, Nicole Fitzwater, of Charlottesville, and Sarah
and Ben Price, of Roanoke; aunts, Vada Reed, of Riner, Patty Akers, of Newport
News, and Velta Maxey, of Roanoke; sisters-in-law,
Nancy and Pat King, of Wytheville, Eunice Blankenship,
of Rural Retreat, and Doris Wall, of Wytheville; 15 nephews; and four nieces,
which he loved; special companions, Buddie, Katie, Little Bit and Peanut; and
special friends, Cindy Hale, Sandra Conner and the Wilson family.
Byron was a member of the Harbor of Hope Pentecostal Holiness
Church in Christiansburg, VA. He loved his extraordinary church family. Byron
was an avid Nascar fan, raced for many years himself
here locally and was a crew member of Wilson "08" racing. He was also
a member of the Masonic Craighill Lodge #160 as well as the Kazim Shriners of
Roanoke, VA.
The Funeral Service will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, May 7,
2011, at the Harbor of Hope Pentecostal Holiness Church, Christiansburg with
the Reverend Richard Kingrea and the Reverend Leon Alley officiating. Interment
will follow at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Christiansburg, with Masonic
Graveside Rights.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2011, Shawsville, Montgomery Co., VA, Obituary
The Roanoke Times, (VA) - May 19, 2011
Mildred G. Blankenship, 85, of Shawsville, was born on July 18, 1925, and passed away
quietly on Tuesday, May 17, 2011, surrounded by her family.
She loved being a prankster and watching things grow, from her
family to her garden. She was always faithful in her love of the Lord. We know
she walks in His garden now. She will be missed by everyone who knew her. I
love you Gran!
She was preceded in death by her husband, T. H.
Blankenship; and her son, Woody Blankenship.
She is survived by her daughter, Peggy and husband, Marvin Parker; son, Clyde and wife, Elsie Blankenship; four special grandsons, Bruce Robertson, Tony Neece, and Mark and David
Blankenship; 11
great-grandchildren; nine great-great-grandchildren; and one sister, Claudine
Turpin.
The Funeral Service will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, May 21,
2011, at the Horne Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor John Collins officiating.
Interment will follow at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Christiansburg.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Montgomery Co., VA, SSDI, http://ssdi.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi
Blankenship,
Mildred G. 85, 18Jul1925 - 17May2011, Shawsville, Montgomery, VA, VA-224-32-2827
Newport
News City
+2010, Newport News City,
VA, Obituary
Daily Press (Newport News, VA) - Friday, February 19,
2010
Harvey Gold Mashburn, 80, a native of Star, NC, passed away
Tuesday, Feb. 16, 2010. Harvey was a member of Deer Park Baptist Church and was
involved in their Fellowship Sunday School class and Homebound Ministry. He was
a deacon emeritus and held several other positions in the church. He graduated
from the Apprentice School in 1954 after returning from service in the U.S.
Army during the Korean War. 'Mash' retired in 1991 as a General Foreman in the
Nuclear Pipe Shop of Newport News Shipbuilding, after 44 years of service and
attaining the status of Master Shipbuilder. Above all, Harvey was devoted to
his Lord and his wife of 59 years and his children, grandchildren and
great-grandchildren and his extended family and his friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents, James Harvey and Floma
Mashburn; his father-in-law, F. B. 'Butch' Joyner; two sisters, Melba Stewart
and Marilyn Usher; and a brother, Paul Mashburn.
He is survived by his loving wife, Frances; and their daughters, Cindi Mashburn of Richmond,
Susan Karnes (Billy) of Newport News, Karen Harper (David) of Peters Township,
PA, and Donna Blankenship (Billy) of Newport News; grandchildren,
Kristin Harper Bloberger (Aaron), Paul Karnes (Kara), Andy Karnes, Ashley
Harper Maestri (Tony), Whitney Harper Gault (T.J.), Anna Karnes, and Noah and Joshua
Blankenship ; and
great-grandchildren, Megan Harper and Ian Bloberger. He is also survived by sisters,
Gail Davis of Ether, NC, Carol Deaton of Charlottesville, and Pat Mashburn of
Troy, NC; brothers, Rozell (Essie) of Asheboro, NC, Dick (Debbie) of Franklin,
Jon Wayne of Star, NC, and Laine of Ether, NC.; and his mother- in-law, Mary
Joyner, who he deeply loved.
A funeral service will be held at noon Saturday, Feb. 20, at Deer
Park Baptist Church with the Rev. Jonathan C. Judy officiating. Burial will
follow in Peninsula Memorial Park.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2011, Newport News City, VA, Obituary
Daily Press (Newport News, VA) - March 24, 2011
Florine Francis Smith, 90, of Newport News, Formerly of Orange died
on Tuesday, March 22, 2011, at the Riverside Regional Medical Center in Newport
News. Born on Aug. 7, 1920, in Madison County, she was a daughter of the late
Walter H. Smith and Virgie Smith Dyer.
She was also preceded in death by her husband, Lewis F. Smith; and
two sisters, Daisy Smith Wilson, Roberta Seay; two brothers
Henry and James Smith.
Mrs. Smith is survived by a daughter, Gail Bryant and husband, Garland
of Newport News; a son, Gordon Smith and wife, Rachael of Parma, Ohio; four grandchildren, Michelle Bryant Tillis
and husband, Matthew, Stephanie
Blankenship and husband, Roger, Rebecca and David; and two great-
grandchildren, Jodi
Blankenship and Shanna Blankenship. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m.
Friday March 25, 2011, at the Preddy Funeral Home Chapel in Orange with
interment to follow in Graham Cemetery. The Rev. Carmon Hartsfield will officiate.
The family will receive friends from 6 to 7 p.m. Thursday, March 24, 2011, at
the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the
Orange County Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 446, Orange, VA 22960.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2011, Newport News City, VA, Obituary
http://bdtonline.com/obituaries/x564243866/Margaret-Virginia-Greene-Blankenship
Margaret Virginia Greene Blankenship, widow of Charles
Scott Blankenship, died April
6, 2011 at Mary Immaculate Hospital. Born
December 31, 1914 in Bluefield, W.VA, she was the daughter of Charles William
and Lillian Tate Greene.
She attended public schools in Bluefield and was married to Scott
on August 18, 1931. After completing their family and retiring in Bluefield,
she and Scott moved to Novato, Calif., in 1972. There she continued her
favorite work in retail sales. In 1980, she and her sisters Mildred and Louise
retired in Durham, NC. After her sisters passed, Margaret moved to Chambrel at
Williamsburg, VA, in an independent living status in 2004. In March 2011,
Margaret moved to Warwick Forest's Keswick Place in Newport News, VA. She was
very active in church functions during her life and had continued her
relationship with Yates Baptist Church in Durham, NC.
Mrs. Blankenship
was preceded in death by her parents; her beloved husband; her son Ronald Scott and wife Shirley; and grandson Michael Kelly Blankenship; her sisters Mildred G. Craft and Louise
G. Flynn; her brother William Greene, Jr.; and daughter-in-law Gayle K. Blankenship.
Survivors include two sons: J. Ted Blankenship
and wife Sally of Valencia, Calif., and Charles P. Blankenship of Poquoson, VA; three grandsons: James S. Blankenship and wife, Timmarie of Alturas, Calif., Charles P. Blankenship Jr. and wife, Belinda of Cincinnati, Ohio and Timothy K. Blankenship and wife, Julie of Key Biscayne, Fla.; one
granddaughter Kimberly A. Ensing and husband, Mark W. of Santa Clarita, Calif.;
12 great-grandsons and granddaughters: Michael J., McKenzie J., Matthew, Max, and Maggie Blankenship of
Alturas, Calif., Kaytlann J.
Blankenship and Mitchell J.
and Kaden Ensing of Santa Clarita, Calif., Connor C., William A. S., Benjamin K. and John T. Blankenship
of Cincinnati, Ohio.
A funeral service will be held in the Chapel of Mercer Funeral Home
in Bluefield at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, April 13, 2011 with Dr. Allen A.
Hammond officiating. The family will receive friends in the funeral home on
Wednesday from 1:30 p.m. until the service hour.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Newport News City, VA, SSDI, http://ssdi.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi
Blankinship,
Violet 84, 21May1925 - 03May2010, Newport News City, VA, KY-406-28-0264
Northampton
+2010, Chesapeake,
Northampton Co., VA, Obituary
Virginian Pilot , 1/28/2010
Elden Wright McKinnon, 88, of the 1100 block of Sippel Drive,
passed away Jan. 26, 2010 in Chesapeake Regional Medical Center. A
native of Elk Creek, VA, he was the son of the late Hurley and Ollie Mae
McKinnon. He retired from Montgomery Ward as a sales representative and also
retired from Smith & Keene. He was a member of Woodland Heights Baptist
Church where he was an active deacon of the church. He was a volunteer in
short-term missions work and with World Changers. He was a loving
and devoted husband, father, grandfather, and friend to many.
He is survived by his wife of 66 years, Maidie S. McKinnon; two daughters, Darlene Oddo and husband
John and Natalie and husband Bob; and
three grandchildren, John David Jackson, Stephanie Child and husband Brandon
and Marc Oddo. He was predeceased by a son, Larry Hurley McKinnon and a
daughter, Michele McKinnon.
A funeral will be conducted Saturday at 11 a.m. at Woodland Heights
Baptist Church with Dr. Kenneth Barnes officiating. The family will receive
friends at Hollomon-Brown Funeral Home, Great Bridge Chapel, Friday
from 6 to 8 p.m. The burial will follow in Chesapeake Memorial Gardens.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Norfolk
+2010, Norfolk City, VA, Obituary
Published in the Virginian Pilot 4/3/2010
Walter L. Blankenship, 73, of Norfolk, VA, passed away April 1, 2010, in a local
hospital. A native of Mullens, WV, he was the son of the late Jess and Mary Blankenship.
He was a retired Carpenter and Southern Baptist by faith.
He was predeceased by his son,
Walter Leo Blankenship, Jr.
He is survived by his wife,
Victoria Elizabeth Blankenship; his son,
Jerry Blankenship and wife Joanne of Chesapeake, VA; his brother, Jesse Blankenship; and his grandson, Christopher Thomas Blankenship of Jacksonville, FL.
All services will be held in Mullens, West Virginia. Hollomon-Brown
Funeral Home, Tidewater Drive Chapel.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2011, Norfolk
City, VA, Obituary
The Register-Herald, (Beckley, WV) - July 7, 2011
Charles Russell Shrewsbury, 65, of Norfolk, formerly of Barkers
Ridge, passed away Monday, July 4, 2011 in a Beckley hospital following a sudden illness. Born August 19, 1945
at Barkers Ridge, he was the son of Jasper and Flora (Shrewsbury) Shrewsbury.
Charles was a retired U.S. Navy Veteran where he served his country
proudly for 24 plus years and retired as a Chief Hull Technician. In his
leisure he enjoyed gardening, hunting, fishing, and camping.
Those left to cherish his memory include his loving wife of 42 years, Linda (Blankenship) Shrewsbury; four sisters, Victoria
Blankenship of Norfolk, VA, Maggie
McLean of Barkers Ridge, Charlene Cecil of Beckley, and Nola Shrewsbury of
Rocky Gap, VA; four brothers, Roland Shrewsbury of Mullens, Jerry Shrewsbury of
Arrow Head Beach, NC, Sam Shrewsbury of Barkers Ridge, and Oral Shrewsbury of
Norfolk, VA; his mother-in-law, Joyce
Graham of Helen; and numerous in-laws, nieces, and nephews.
Services will be 11:00 am, Friday, July 8, 2011, at the Tankersley
Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Gilbert Dodson officiating. Burial will follow in
Charles Shrewsbury Cemetery, Barkers Ridge.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2011, Norfolk
City, VA, Obituary
Published in the Virginian Pilot, 8/8/11
John Drewey Blankenship, 52, went to be with his heavenly Father on Aug. 4, 2011. He was a
proud member of Agape Ministries. John was a loving father and brother, a
sincere and caring friend to many. He will be missed by all who knew him.
John’s love has not left us, but moved inside our hearts to live on and will be
remembered often. He worked in the Old Dominion University Athletic Department
for 28 years and was an avid outdoorsman and enjoyed fishing and hunting.
He was a longtime member of Franklin Hunt Club; and was predeceased
by his parents, Roby Sr. and Blanche.
He is survived by his son,
Kyle and wife Irina; brother, Roby Jr. and wife Nancy; sisters, Brenda Kitchens and husband Larry, Sandra Henderson and husband Harvey; nephews,
Rich Ford and Jake; and niece, Lesley Summers as well as a
large extended family.
A service to celebrate his life will be held Tuesday, Aug. 9, at 11
a.m. at Agape Ministries, 4227 Bainbridge Blvd., Chesapeake, with Pastor Pete
Taylor officiating. Burial will be private in Woodlawn Memorial Gardens.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2012, Norfolk City, VA, Obituary
Published in The Virginian Pilot on March 14,
2012
Mary E. "Sue" Blankenship, 85, of Norfolk, VA, passed away March 12, 2012 in DePaul
Hospital. She was born September 10, 1926 to the late Charles and Hazel
Frazier. She was the widow of Troy V. Blankenship, Sr.
She is survived by her two sons,
Troy V. Blankenship, Jr. and wife Gilda and Michael W. Blankenship and wife Lynn, a sister, Juanita Ballard,
four grandchildren, Karen Nusca and
husband Eric, Tonya Blankenship, Michael W. Blankenship, Jr. and wife Kira and Dawn McFadden and husband James "Bo",
and five great-grandchildren, Emma, Megan, Marlee, Kelsey and Jayden.
A graveside service will be held Thursday at 12 noon at Forest Lawn
Cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Norfolk City, VA, SSDI, http://ssdi.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi
Blankenship,
Walter L. 73, 10Jul1936 - 01Apr2010, Norfolk City, VA, WV-235-56-5793
Orange
+2011, Unionville, Orange Co., VA, Obituary
Published in the Daily Progress on October 22,
2011
William Lewis "Bill" Blankenship, 81, of Unionville, died on Thursday,
October 20, 2011, at the Dogwood Village of Orange. He was born on April 6,
1930, in Swain County, North Carolina, a son of the late Lewis W. and Mary A. Dowdie
Blankenship.
He was also preceded in death by brothers, Frank, Clayton, Charlie, Wayne and Andrew Blankenship;
and two sisters, Nola Deavers and Lorena Weaver.
He is survived by three brothers,
Lewis, Roy and Eddie Blankenship; two sisters,
Betty Weaver and Lillian
Edwards; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Saturday, October 22, 2011,
at the Preddy Funeral Home in Orange with the Reverend David Williams
officiating. Interment will follow at Oakwood Cemetery in Unionville.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Page
+2012, Rileyville, Page Co., VA, Funeral
Published in Northern Virginia Daily on
November 19, 2012
Evelyn Stella Blankenship, of Rileyville, died Friday at Winchester Medical Center.
The funeral will be conducted Tuesday at 11 a.m. at Rileyville
Church of the Brethren. Burial will follow in Beahm's Chapel Cemetery, Luray.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2012, Rileyville, Page Co., VA, Obituary
http://www.shenvalleynow.com/obituaries/article/obituaries_page_county44
Evelyn Stella Blankenship, 60, of
Rileyville, died on Friday, Nov. 16, 2012, at Winchester Medical Center. She
was born on May 12, 1952, in Narrows and was a daughter of the late Earnest Paul
Blankenship and Carrie Evelyn Ratcliff.
Mrs. Blankenship was a member of the Rileyville
Church of the Brethren.
On Feb. 17, 1973, she married John Preston
Blankenship, who survives.
Surviving in addition to her husband are
two daughters, Jackie Greer of Luray, and Jennifer
Blankenship of Rileyville; a son, John Daniel “J.D.” Blankenship of Rileyville; two brothers, Jack and Paul Blankenship, both
of Narrows; and two grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by four brothers,
Jesse, Bobby, Charles and William
Blankenship; and five sisters, Eula Hale, Carol Bouldin, Louise Wiley, Brenda Cyrus and Dorothy
Blankenship.
A funeral service was conducted on
Tuesday, Nov. 20, at the Rileyville Church of the Brethren by the Rev. Eric
Croft. Burial was in the Beahm’s Chapel Cemetery in Luray.
Patrick
2012, Meadows of Dan, Patrick Co., VA, Obituary
http://www.moodyfuneralservices.com/new_view.php?id=95763&op=view
Mr. Elvin O. Hall, age 71 of Meadows of Dan, passed away Monday,
June 25, 2012 at Roanoke Memorial Hospital. He was born in Patrick County on
September 28, 1940 to the late Benjamin and Velda Cockram Hall.
In addition to his parents, Mr. Hall was preceded in death by his
wife, Learline Burnette Hall. He was a member of Conner’s View Primitive
Baptist Church, and was a retired carpenter.
Mr. Hall is survived by two daughters and a son-in-law, Sherri and
Robert Huffman of Danville and Michelle Hall of Stuart; three grandchildren, Laura Blankenship and husband,
Taylor, Peyton Montgomery and Nathanael
Montgomery; and one sister, Carolyn Hall of Woolwine.
Funeral services for Mr. Hall will be held Saturday at 11:00 a.m.
at Conner’s View Primitive Baptist Church with Elder Edward Bowman officiating.
Burial will follow in the church cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2012, Stuart, Patrick Co., VA, Obituary
http://www.moodyfuneralservices.com/new_view.php?id=90662&op=view
Mrs. Bonnie Lou Blankenship Earles, age 54 of Stuart, passed away Sunday, January 15, 2012 at
Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center [Winston Salem, Forsyth Co.,
NC]. She was born in
Patrick County on February 26, 1957.
She was preceded in death by her grandparents who raised her, Kiley
and Dovie Deal. She was a member of Fairview Pentecostal Holiness Church, and
had been a call representative at Results. She was a devoted mom and loving
wife who loved knitting, fishing, boat riding and watching Phillip work on the
farm. She loved everybody, had a big heart for her fellow man, and could make
anyone laugh.
Mrs. Earles is survived by her husband of 17 years, Phillip Swanson
Earles of the home; her children, Lucian Hutchens, Jenny Handy, Mike Blevins,
Liza Hiatt, Coty Blevins; and adopted
daughter, Sheila Blankenship, all of
Stuart; ten grandchildren; her mother, Julia Blevins of Stuart; and an uncle
who helped raise her, Robert Deal of Stuart.
Funeral services for Mrs. Earles will be held Friday, January 20,
2012 at 11:00 a.m. at Fairview Pentecostal Holiness Church with Rev. Allen
Dawson officiating. Burial will be private and held at Kileras Farm.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2012, Stuart, Patrick Co., VA, Funeral
Published in Roanoke Times on October 20,
2012
Marvin T. Blankenship Sr., 80 [1932], of Stuart, died Wednesday, October 17, 2012.
Memorial Service at 11 a.m. on Saturday,
October 20, 2012, at New Beginnings Baptist Church. Arrangements by Moody
Funeral Services, Stuart, VA.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2011, Woolwine, Patrick Co., VA, Obituary
The Roanoke Times, (VA) - May 16, 2011
Mrs. Ethel Dillon Brammer, 91, of Woolwine, passed away Saturday,
May 14, 2011, in Rocky Mount. She
was the daughter of the late Hillery Dillon and Maggie Agee Dillon.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her
husband, Archie G. Brammer; four sisters,
Gertrude Harris, Edna Pendleton, Thelma Morrison and Iris Mae Blankenship; a brother, Harold Dillon; and a
son-in-law, William R. Houchins. She was a lifetime member of Woolwine United
Methodist Church.
Ethel is survived by two daughters and a son-in-law, Patsy and
husband, Lloyd Barker, of Cornelius, NC, and Rebecca Houchins of Roanoke; four
grandchildren, Sherri Broadwell, Charles Andrew Barker, Wendy Bost and John
Houchins; six great-grandchildren, Dillon, Charlotte, Abigail, Margaret, Darian
and Samantha. Her three sisters, Ann Barnes, Lou Hall, and Carleene Davis; and
numerous nieces and nephews also survive Ethel.
Funeral services for Mrs. Brammer will be held 11 a.m. Tuesday, May
17, 2011, at Woolwine United Methodist Church with Pastor Sandy Wright
officiating. Interment will follow in the Woolwine Cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Patrick Co., VA, SSDI, http://ssdi.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi
Blankenship,
Brenda W. 49-50, 31May1961 - 26May2011,
Stuart, Patrick, VA, NC-241-04-5211
Petersburg City
Petersburg City, VA, SSDI, http://ssdi.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi
Blankenship,
George L. 82, 25Jun1927 - 03Jan2010, Petersburg City, VA, VA-227-32-9594
Poquoson City
Poquoson City, VA, SSDI, http://ssdi.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi
Blankenship,
Margaret V. 96, 31Dec1914 - 06Apr2011, Poquoson
City, VA, WV-234-44-8917
Powhatan
+2012, Powhatan, Powhatan Co., VA, Obituary
Published in Richmond Times-Dispatch from
August 27 to August 28, 2012
Evelyn L. Blankenship, 79, of Powhatan, widow of
Harry W. Blankenship, passed away peacefully August 26, 2012
surrounded by her family.
She is survived by her sons,
H. Wesley Blankenship and his wife, Wendy, and David Blankenship and his wife, Cheryl; two grandchildren,
Sarah Thomas and her husband, Mike, and Lanie Keyser and her husband, Adam;
four great-grandchildren, Adeline, Jenna, Evie and Miles; one sister and four
brothers. Mrs. Blankenship was a member of Graceland Baptist Church.
Funeral services will be held at Bliley's - Chippenham, 6900 Hull
Street Rd., at 2 p.m. Wednesday. Interment Dale Memorial Park.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
SSDI; Blankenship, Harry W., 70, 16Feb1929
- 11Dec1999, Powhatan, Powhatan, VA, VA-231-32-4036
Prince George
2012, Prince George Co., VA, Obituary
Published in Richmond Times-Dispatch on
November 13, 2012
Mrs. Borgny Skalleberg "Barney," Hampton, 88, of Prince
George, passed away on Sunday, November 11, 2012.
She was a lifelong member of the Nazareth Lutheran Church, where
she sang in the church choir for over 50 years. Mrs. Hampton was a life member
of Beta Sigma Phi International. She volunteered at John Randolph Medical
Center as an auxiliary member for over 25 years. Mrs. Hampton was an avid
Bridge player and prolific reader. She enjoyed spending time with her family
and friends.
Mrs. Hampton was preceded in death by her husband, Charles V. Hampton
Jr.; her parents, Ole and Hedvig Lund Skalleberg; and brother, Arne Skalleberg
and his wife, Edith.
She is survived by her son, Charles V. "Van" Hampton III
and his wife, Barbara; daughter, Rebecca "Becky" Burdette and her
husband, Glenn; grandchildren, Michelle H. Blankenship and her husband, Michael, Dawn B. Stewart and her husband, John,
Emily H. Nowell and her husband, Joshua, and Rodney E. Burdette and his wife,
Laura; great-grandchildren, Taylor Leis, McKenna Stewart, Zachary Stewart,
Jackson Nowell, Madison Burdette, Mary Caitlyn Burdette and Owen Burdette;
numerous nieces and nephews and other loving family and friends.
A memorial service will be held at 3 p.m. on Wednesday, November
14, 2012 at the Hopewell Chapel of J. T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home, with
Pastor George Plavin officiating, with a time of food and fellowship to follow.
Interment will be private.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Prince William
+2012, Nokesville, Prince William Co., VA, Obituary
Published in News & Messenger on October
31, 2012
Flora Jean House,
64, of Nokesville, VA passed away on Friday, October 26, 2012 at home
surrounded by her family. She was born April 19, 1948 in Narrows, VA to the
late Sidney and Helen Blankenship.
Flora was a member of the Greenwich Presbyterian Church. She is
survived by her husband of 44 years, Paul House of Nokesville, VA; three
children, Vicki Elmore and husband Wilton of Warrenton, VA, Stephanie Cornnell
and husband Kenny of Brentsville, VA, and Kyle House of Nokesville, VA; four
grandchildren, Taylor and Nathan Bednarczyk, Brooke House, and Riley Jean
Cornnell; sister, Janet Puffenbarger of Bristow, VA, brother,
Rick Blankenship and wife Debbie of Nokesville, and
extended family and many dear friends.
The family will receive friends from 2-4 PM and again from 6-8 PM
on Thursday, November 1 at Moser Funeral Home where a funeral service will be
held on Friday, November 2 at 1:00PM. Interment will follow in the Bright View
Cemetery in Warrenton.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2011, Woodbridge, Prince William Co., VA, Obituary
The Washington Post, The (DC) -
February 12, 2011
Florence Agnes Zerkow (Age 88) & Formerly of Philadelphia, PA,
passed away on Wednesday, February 9, 2011 in Woodbridge, VA. She was the
beloved wife of the late Walter J. Zerkow, Sr; sister of the late Peter Slowik,
Joseph Slowik and Sister M. Celeste Slowik.
She is survived by her sons, Paul and wife, Brenda of Woodbridge,
VA and Walter and wife, Syma of Houston, TX. She is also survived by her
grandchildren, Alissa and husband, J. B. Blankenship, Kristin and husband, Kevin Barbier and
Stephanie Zerkow; and five great-grandchildren, Skylar and Ty Blankenship, Kylie, Kody and Kory Barbier.
A service will be conducted at Our Lady of Angels Catholic Church,
13752 Mary's Way, Woodbridge, VA 22191 on Monday, February 14 at 10:30 a.m.
Interment will be at Our Lady of Czestochowa Cemetery, Doylestown, PA at a
later date.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2012, Woodbridge, Prince William Co., VA, Obituary
Published in News & Messenger on October
31, 2012
Lillian Mary Blankenship, October 20, 1937, 75 of Woodbridge passed away on Saturday,
October 27, 2012.
She was preceded in death by her two sons James and Glenn
Lightfoot.
She is the beloved mother to Raymond Blankenship
and Donna Marshall; grandmother to Sarah and Heather Marshall, Raymond, II and Franklin
Blankenship; great grandmother
to Deja Sanford; sister to Romaine Callahan; aunt to Theresa Philmon and Steven
Todd; great-aunt to Debra St. Martin, Denise Philmon and Amanda Todd.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Pulaski
+2012, Draper, Pulaski
Co., VA, Obituary
https://www.southwesttimes.com/2012/03/sherman-h-blankenship/
Sherman Hollandsworth Blankenship, 73, of Draper
died Monday morning, March 5, 2012, at his home. He was born in West Virginia
April 5, 1938, and was the son of the late James Sherman Blankenship and Josephine Macy H. Farley.
He was a retired employee of Volvo,
Dublin. He was a veteran, having served in the U.S. Army.
Surviving are his wife, Dona Blankenship of Draper; daughter,
Macy Shrader of Narrows; sons, James Blankenship of Draper and Alexander
Matthew Blankenship of Dublin; sister and brother-in-law, Reba and Wilfred
Overton of Draper; brother and sister-in-law, Charles and Debbie Farley of
Christiansburg; 10 half-brother’s and half-sisters, and seven grandchildren.
Funeral service will be held Thursday, 11
am, from Stevens Funeral Chapel, with the Revs. Wilfred
Overton and Danny Powers officiating. Burial will follow in Memorial
Christian Church Cemetery, Draper.
+2010, Dublin, Pulaski
Co., VA, Obituary
http://cfc.wset.com/obits/obit.cfm?id=991
Vern Damon Basham, 75, of Dublin, went to be with his Heavenly
Father on Thursday, April 15, 2010. He was retired from Lynchburg Foundry with
over 30 years of service. Born: 4/21/1934
Survivors include his wife, Marie Blankenship Basham; a daughter, Carolyn Basham and fiancé Paul Muncy of Riner; a son
and daughter-in-law, Jerry and Kathy Basham of Belspring; three granddaughters
and their spouses, Trish Basham and Jeff Rigney, Anitra and Matthew Kesler, and
Kreston and Bryce Duncan; five great-grandchildren, Quinton Frye, Isaac Duncan,
Samuel Duncan, Savanna Duncan and Kaylan Kesler; two sisters and
brother-in-law, Lavene Nichols and Dotty and Bill Palmer, all of Salem; two
brothers and sisters-in-law, Edsel and Mary Basham of Lebanon and James “Jimmy”
“Unkie” and Rose Basham of Floyd; and loving nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, April 17, 2010 at 1:00 p.m.
at the Mullins Funeral Home in Radford with Rev. John O’Donnell officiating.
Interment will follow in Sunrise Burial Park in Radford. The family will
receive friends from 6 pm until 8 pm Friday at the funeral home. The Basham
family is in the care of Mullins Funeral Home & Crematory in Radford.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2010, Pulaski, Pulaski
Co., VA, Obituary
The
Register-Herald,
(Beckley, WV) - July 16, 2010
Mary Jane Buckland, 80, went home to be with the Lord on July 14,
2010, at the New River Valley Medical Center. Born September 25, 1929, she
lived in Maplewood, WV, for 70 years and currently resided in Pulaski, VA.
She was a member of the Memorial Baptist Church of Pulaski, VA, and
a former member of Layland Baptist Church of Layland. She was a member of the
board of Pulaski Senior Center and tutored in Pulaski County schools. She did a
lot of volunteer work and drove ambulance for the Danese VFD. She was a
homemaker. Mary was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 50 years,
Arnold Buckland, a son, Arnold Buckland, Jr., and son-in-law, Micheal Barb, and
her mother, Ruie Bennett.
She is survived by daughters, Mary Ellen Barb of Pulaski, VA, and
Deborah Farley and husband, Lind Farley, of Pulaski, VA, a special grandson,
William Farley, granddaughter, Shannon
Blankenship and husband, James, great-granddaughter, Kellyn Blankenship
, great-grandsons, Parker
Blankenship and William Blankenship , special friends, George and Kathy
Barker, grandsons, Joshua Buckland and Sam Buckland, Maryland,
great-granddaughter, Sari Buckland, grandson, Dennis Buckland, and
granddaughter, Melissa Buckland, sisters, Hazel Adkins of Rainelle, Connie
Watson and companion, Jim Kelly, of Rainelle, brothers, Paulo Bellizzerini of
Rock Creek, OH, Louie Lazzarini of Maplewood, Johnny Lazzarini of Falling
Waters and Charles Bennett of Maplewood, and a special niece, Shannon
Lazzarini, of Maplewood.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, July 17, 2010, at
the Wallace & Wallace Chapel in Rainelle, with Rev. Ray Crook officiating.
Entombment will follow at the Wallace Memorial Mausoleum in Clintonville.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2011, Pulaski, Pulaski Co., VA, Funeral
The Roanoke Times, (VA) - January 14, 2011
Elizabeth Blankenship (Betty) McGlothlin, 80, of Pulaski, VA, passed away on
Wednesday, January 12, 2011. Funeral Services 11 a.m. on Saturday, January 15,
2011, at Stevens Funeral Home Chapel, Pulaski, VA, 540-980-2600.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2011, Pulaski, Pulaski Co., VA, Obituary
The Roanoke Times, (VA) - November 4, 2011
Ida Denise Handy Miller, 35, of Pulaski, passed away on Wednesday,
November 2, 2011. Born on June 22, 1976, in Radford, she is the daughter of the
Rev. William Coy Handy and wife, Ella Jane Handy; and mother, Shelby Nester
Handy.
Her grandfather, Raymond Early Nester, preceded her in death.
She is survived by her husband, John Miller, of Pulaski; children,
the Rev. Cody Austin Akers, of Dublin, Tiara Nicole Handy, of Richmond, Daran
Matthew Perkins, of Pulaski, and William Anthony Sal'lee Marshall, of Radford;
stepdaughter , Nellie Miller; stepson, John Douglas Miller; parents, the Rev.
William Coy Handy and wife, Ella Jane Handy, of Dublin, and Shelby Nester
Handy, of Radford; stepsister , Sarah Long Parlier, of Dublin; stepbrother,
Phillip Randolph Long, of Dublin; paternal grandparents, Richard Handy, of
Pulaski, and Helen Emanuel, of Pulaski; maternal grandmother, Elsie Nester, of
Radford; great- grandmother, Mary Epperley, of Dublin; aunts, Betty
Blankenship and husband, Dale, of
Pulaski, and Debbie Nicewander and husband, Gary, of Parrott; and several
special cousins and friends.
Funeral Services will be held at 2 p.m. on Sunday, November 6,
2011, at the Bower Funeral Home Chapel, Pulaski. Interment will follow at the
Highland Memory Gardens, Dublin.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2012, Pulaski, Pulaski Co., VA, Funeral
Published in Roanoke Times on March 2, 2012
James Kelly (Bud) Blankenship Jr., 86 of Pulaski, died on Thursday, March 1, 2012.
Funeral Services will be held at 11 a.m. on Monday, March 5, 2012,
at Faith Bible Church. Interment will be held on Monday at noon at the
Southwest Virginia Veterans Cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Radford
+2012, Radford City, VA, Obituary
Published in Roanoke Times on June 15, 2012
Preston Williams, 70, of Radford, went to be with the Lord on
Wednesday, June 13, 2012. He was a devoted husband and a loving father, and
loved to hunt and fish.
He was preceded in death by his parents, James Harvey and Myrtle
Claire Williams, of
Bland; his three sisters, Pearl Blankenship, Neg Bradshaw, and Reba Bradshaw; and his
brother, Paul Williams.
He is survived by his wife of 48 years, Mary Sue Williams; a
daughter and son-in-law, Rhonda and Timmy Bishop, of Radford; two sons, Scotty
Williams and his girlfriend, Donna Parker, of Radford, and Tony Williams, of
Christiansburg; two brothers Jimmy Williams and David Williams, both of Bland;
two sisters, Doris Bradshaw and husband, Woody, of Bland and Judy Elmore, of
Roanoke; and three grandchildren, Brandon Bishop, Amanda Williams, and Jameson
Williams.
A celebration of life service will be held 2 p.m. Saturday, June
16, 2012, at Calvary Baptist Church in Radford, with Pastor Brian Cockram
officiating.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Richmond
(City)
+2010, Richmond City, VA, Obituary
Published in The News & Advance on March
11, 2010,
Joyce Wilkes Nichols, 81, of Richmond, formerly of Huddleston, died
Wednesday, March 10, 2010, at Laurels of University Park Nursing Home. She was
born May 15, 1928, in Northfork, W.VA, a daughter of the late Leotie Davis Wilkes and Mary Elizabeth Carter Wilkes.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her
husband, Bassil W. "Jerry" Nichols; one daughter, Betty Lou Nichols;
two brothers, John Wilkes and Henry Wilkes; and five sisters, Elsie Walker, Rubye Archer, Katherine Blankenship, Gay Cushaw and Betty Wilkes.
She is survived by two daughters, Brenda and Charles Ashwell, of
Huddleston, and Joanne and Guy Whitley, of Richmond; two grandchildren, Brandon
Ashwell and his wife, Contadina, of Appomattox, and Amanda Ashwell, of
Goodview; great-grandson, Tristan Ashwell; special daughter, Beulah Fisher, of
Bedford; and one sister, Dorothy Goode, and her husband, Austin, of Bedford.
A graveside services will be conducted at 10 a.m. Friday, March 12,
2010, in Greenwood Cemetery with Pastor Steve Turner officiating. The family
will receive friends from 6 to 7:30 p.m. today, March 11, 2010, at Tharp
Funeral Home & Crematory, Bedford, (540) 586-3443.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2010, Richmond City, VA Obituary
http://www.funeraldigest.com/obituaries/2010/08/05/john-blankenship/144485483
Blankenship, John Goodloe, 79, of Richmond, passed away on August 2, 2010.
He is survived by his wife of nearly 60 years, Josephine Taylor Blankenship; daughter, Page Carole Blankenship Barrow and her
husband, John W. Barrow Jr.; and two grandsons, Brian and Patrick Barrow.
Mr. Blankenship was
a graduate of Thomas Jefferson High School, Class of '49, and Smithfield-Massey
Business School. He was a retired Sergeant Major from the National Guard and
Reserve, where he served for nearly 30 years.
The family will receive
friends from 10 a.m. to 12 noon Friday at Bliley's - Central, 3801 Augusta
Ave., followed by the funeral service at 12 noon. Interment
Hollywood Cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2010, Richmond City, VA, Obituary
Published in Richmond
Times-Dispatch on October 2, 2010
Blankenship, William Waverly, "Abe," passed away October 1, 2010, at the age of 94 [1916]. He was the retired owner of Richmond
Engraving Company, and a WWII Army Air Corps
veteran.
Abe was preceded in
death by his wife, Jennie H.
Blankenship.
He is survived by a sister-in-law, Dot Harrison; a brother-in-law,
John Black; four nieces and seven nephews.
A private memorial service will be held at a later date.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2011, Richmond City, VA, Obituary
Published in Richmond Times-Dispatch on
February 28, 2011
Josephine T. Blankenship, 81, of Richmond, passed away Friday, February 25, 2011 at her
home. She was a proud graduate of John Marshall High School and an active
member of the Alumni Association.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 60 years, John G. Blankenship.
She is survived by her daughter,
Page Barrow and her husband, John; two
grandsons, Brian and Patrick; a sister, Neva Hanko; and a loving family of
nieces and nephews.
A graveside service will be held Wednesday, 11 a.m. at Hollywood
Cemetery, 412 S. Cherry St., Richmond, VA. 23220.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2011, Richmond City, VA, Death
Richmond Times-Dispatch (VA) - September 21, 2011
Mrs. Frances Blankenship Talley, 88, of Richmond, a former employee of LaVogue women's clothing
store and Lloyd's Hallmark, widow of John Edwin Talley.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2011, Richmond City, VA, Obituary
https://www.legacy.com/obituaries/legacy/obituary.aspx?n=frances-talley&pid=153745774&fhid=4650
Frances
Blankenship Talley, 88, of Richmond, passed away September
19, 2011.
She worked for
LaVogue Women's Clothing Store for many years and also at Lloyd's Hallmark.
She was
preceded in death by her parents, George and
Rachel Blankenship; her husband of 53 years, John Edwin
Talley; a sister, Edna
Hutchins; and brother, Richard Blankenship.
She is survived
by two sons, Donald Talley and wife, Leslie, and Michael Talley and wife,
Diane; two grandchildren, Allison Martin and husband, Hebron, and Kyle Talley;
and two great-grandchildren, Keegan Martin and Rory Martin. Frances was a devoted
wife, mother, daughter and sister.
The family will
receive friends 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, September 21, 2011, at Bliley's -
Central, 3801 Augusta Ave. Graveside services will be held 1 p.m. Thursday,
September 22, 2011, at Oakwood Cemetery.
+2012, Richmond
City, VA, Obituary
Published in Richmond Times-Dispatch on
January 28, 2012
Mary Virginia Bray Blankenship passed away on January 27, 2012 at her home surrounded by her
family. Born in Reedville, VA, on December 11, 1924, she was the daughter of
the late Ennis and Elsie Bray.
She was predeceased by her sisters, Mildred Lee Metz and Elsie
"Mickey" King.
She is survived by her devoted husband
of 64 years, Richard
"Dick" Blankenship; son, Rick Blankenship and wife, Gay; daughter,
Martha Sykes and husband, Donald; grandsons, Lee Sykes and wife, Dawn,
and their children, Madison and Landon, Jay Sykes and wife, Carrilynn, and
their children, Addison and James, Mat Blankenship and wife, Blair, and their daughter, Briar, and Chase
Blankenship and wife, Fallon.
Other survivors include her brothers, Francis Bray and wife, Iris, and Robert
"Bobbie" Bray and wife, Clara; cousin, BoPeep Croswell; and
brother-in-law, Earl King.
The family will receive friends on Saturday, January 28, from 2 to
4 and 6 to 8 p.m. at the West Chapel of Bennett Funeral Home, 11020 W. Broad
Street, also where a funeral service will be conducted on Monday, January 30,
at 2 p.m. Interment to follow at Westhampton Memorial Park.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2012, Richmond City, VA, Obituary
Published in Richmond Times-Dispatch on
February 11, 2012
James "Jimmy," Best, 65, of Richmond, passed away on
February 9, 2012.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Lottie
Blankenship.
He is survived by his daughter, Gilda Best of Dumfries, VA, one
grandson; sisters, Barbara Ronquest and Shirley Ferrell (Raymond); three
nephews, Wayne Hampton (Terry), Scott Hampton (Angela) and David Hampton.
Family will receive friends on Monday, February 13, from 10 a.m. to
2 p.m. at Nelsen Funeral Home, 4650 S. Laburnum Ave., Richmond, VA, followed by
a service. Interment is to follow at Washington Memorial Park.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2012, Richmond City, VA, Obituary
Published in Richmond Times-Dispatch on April
25, 2012
Eve K. Blankenship
passed away peacefully on Monday, April 23 at age 97.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Marcellus
W. Blankenship.
She is survived by her daughter,
Janet B. Broughton and husband, Bill; son, Stuart W. Blankenship and wife, Marilyn; three granddaughters and four
great-grandchildren.
Mrs. Blankenship
was the Bridal Consultant and China and Silver Manager for Schwarzschild
Jewelers for almost 30 years. She was a longtime member of Tabernacle Baptist
Church in Richmond. Born in Chase City, VA, on July 19, 1914, she enjoyed a
long and interesting life and was a loving mother, grandmother and friend.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2012, Richmond City, VA, Obituary
Mechanicsville Local (VA) - June 27, 2012
Phillips Brown Walker Jr., 72, died suddenly on Sunday, June 17,
2012 at his home in Richmond. He was born on January 21, 1940 in Norfolk, to
the late Phillips Brown Walker Sr. and Alma Matthews Walker.
He grew up in Norfolk, where he graduated from Norview High School
in 1957. He received a bachelor's degree from the University of Richmond, and
later attended the Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary for his graduate
degree. Phil had a passion for cooking and possessed an adventurous palate,
enjoying cuisine from around the globe. He enjoyed the many local food
festivals throughout the year and would also travel the country to attend
festivals with his fellow foodies and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents, and his sister, Jacqueline
Walker Leonard.
He is survived by his sister, Alma Elizabeth Walker; aunt, Mercelia
"Boots" Walker Fairer; children, Matthew Walker (Nancy) and Brian
Walker (Jenn), sons of Judy C. Johnson, and Timothy Walker and Fred Walker, sons of Terry Walker Blankenship ; grandchildren, Philip, Nick, and Hana.
A Celebration of Life was held on Sunday, June 24, 2012 at Hanover
Café, 13185 Hanover Courthouse Rd, Hanover, VA.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Richmond
+2012, Warsaw, Richmond Co., VA, Obituary
Published in Richmond Times-Dispatch on
December 25, 2012
Charlotte Lowery Bronner, 90, passed away at her home in Warsaw on
Sunday, December 23, 2012. She was a retired teller for Northern Neck State
Bank, a member of Warsaw Baptist Church, and a W. S. Army WAC Veteran serving
in WWII. She was an avid sports enthusiast throughout her life.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Russell Murphy Bronner.
She is survived by three daughters,
Cynthia Bronner Packett and husband, Randall W. Packett Jr., Warsaw, Susan
Bronner Shockley, Midlothian and Martha Bronner Blakenship and husband, Randy L. Blankenship, Richmond; one sister, Pauline Lowery
Morgan, Hilton Head, S.C.; one brother, Warren C. Lowery and wife, Kathleen,
Callao. Also surviving are four grandchildren, Douglas Weymouth Packett and
wife, Leigh Carter Packett, Murphy Bronner Packett, Mary Shockley Rogalski and
husband, Ben and Samantha Brooks Shockley; and a great granddaughter, Carter
Ann Packett.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. on Thursday, December 27,
2012 at Warsaw Baptist Church. Interment will follow in the church cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Roanoke
(City)
+2010, Roanoke City, VA, Obituary
http://www.legacy.com/bdtonline/Obituaries.asp?Page=LifeStory&PersonId=139904489
C. Jean Blankenship,
85, of Sedgewood Townhouses, passed away Tuesday, February 16, 2010 in a
Roanoke hospital. She was born in Bluefield, WV. on
July 13, 1924 to the late Arthur E. Bryant and Beulah M. French Bryant. Growing up locally, she attended Wade
School and Beaver High School, and she graduated from Marshall University in
1945 with a BS degree. She had been a member of the First Christian Church
since 1940.Around 1957, she moved to Arlington, VA. She had been employed by
Sears and was transferred here to take on the job of being the store manager's
secretary. Later, she moved back to Bluefield and took her retirement. She was
very active in many local organizations and, through these, found many old
friends and made new ones.
She is survived by two sisters, Peggy and husband George Burge of
Bluefield, VA, Phyllis Elliott of Olivehurst, Calif.; one nephew, Phillip
Elliott of California,; two nieces, Sydney Beck of Olivehurst, Calif. and Karen
and husband Steve Cleary of Idaho Springs, Calif.; and special friends, Mary
Ruth Dillon and LeRoy Mabe.
Memorial services will be held on Monday February 22, 2010 at 11:00
a.m. at the Mercer Funeral Home Chapel with the Reverend Aaron Watkins
officiating. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 10:00
a.m. until service time. Inurnment will be at First Christian Church with a
private service.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2010, Roanoke City, VA, Obituary
Published in Roanoke
Times on March 12, 2010,
James Buford Blankenship, 88, of Roanoke, VA, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, March 9,
2010.
He is survived by sisters, Kay Blankenship, of
Georgia, and Mary Blankenship, of Oregon; brothers, Charlie Blankenship, of Roanoke, and Cecil Blankenship, of Beckley, W.VA; and a number of nieces
and nephews. James was loved and will be missed by his family
and friends.
There will be no visitation or funeral service. Inurnment will be
in Arlington National Cemetery at later date. Arrangements by
Simpson Funeral Home & Crematory, 540-366-0707.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2010, Roanoke City, VA, Obituary
Published in Roanoke Times from May 21 to May
23, 2010
Bernice Violet Blankenship Law, 89, of Roanoke, VA, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, May 20,
2010. She was born in Rich Creek, VA, in October 1920.
Bernice was raised in Giles County and was married to Raymond H.
Law for 61 years. She worked for the Celanese Plant in Narrows and also the
Belk Store in Pearisburg. She recently worked for Food Lion in Roanoke for 10
to 12 years before retiring. Bernice moved from Narrows, VA, to Roanoke in
1987, to be close to her daughter and son-in-law. Ray and Bernice were loving
parents who enjoyed life. They went on trips and vacations with their daughter
and son-in-law to Pigeon Forge, TN, and up state New York, the birthplace of
Ray Law. They will be greatly missed. Ray Law was a retired Crane Operator.
Bernice was preceded in death by her husband, Ray Law; father, Fetter Blankenship; mother, Lillian Blankenship; brothers,
Herman Rudolph Blankenship, Oscar Harold Blankenship and E. C.
Blankenship.
Bernice is survived by a son and daughter-in-law, Eddie and Sara
Law, of Pearisburg, VA; daughter and son-in-law, Susan and Allen Beckner, of
Roanoke, VA; grandchildren, Spc. DeWayne Beckner and wife, Maritza, of Fort
Hood, Texas, Kristina and Brandon Matney, of Roanoke; adopted in love
grandchildren, Gregory Alouf and Stephen Alouf; great grandchildren,
Christopher Beckner, Jisella Beckner and Yezenia Beckner; numerous nieces and
nephews.
A memorial service will be held 1 pm, on Saturday May 29, 2010, at
Valley Christian Church with Minister Johnnie Tickle and Minister Bob Brown
officiating. Oakey's North Chapel & Crematory,
+2010, Roanoke City, VA, Obituary
http://www.funeraldigest.com/obituaries/2010/08/04/evelyn-lucas--dobie-walters/144470529
Evelyn Lucas (Dobie) Walters, 83, of Roanoke, VA, went to be with
the Lord on Tuesday, August 3, 2010. Evelyn's main focus in life was her family, she will be greatly missed by her loved ones.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Jack E. Walters; and
great-grandson, Joseph Mullen.
She is survived by her daughters,
Cathy W. Cadd and husband, Larry, and Becky Blankenship;
grandchildren, Lori C. Mullen, Robin C. Dillon and husband, Barry, Jim Cadd and
wife, Cindy, and Jenna E. Blankenship; great-grandchildren, Jamie C. Dillon, Nicky A. Dillon,
Camrie L. Cadd and Jimmi D. Cadd; sister-in-law, Edna W. Chockley; and numerous
nieces and nephews.
Funeral Services will be held 2 p.m. on Thursday, August 5, 2010,
at Oakey's North Chapel with the Rev. Barry Witt
officiating. The interment will follow in Cedar Lawn Memorial Park.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2010, Roanoke City, VA, Obituary
Bluefield
Daily Telegraph (WV) -
November 13, 2010
Elsie Elliott Caldwell Farmer of Roanoke, Pearisburg and formerly
of Keystone, WV, passed away Thursday, November 11, 2010 at Friendship Health
Care Center in Roanoke, VA. Mrs. Farmer was born on February 7, 1909 in
Goodwins Ferry, VA, and was a daughter of the late Robert Gleason Caldwell and
Emma Sue Scott Caldwell.
Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband,
Clinton Everett Farmer of Keystone, W.VA, whom she married on August 21, 1923
in Pearisburg. Mr. Farmer was employed at Eastern Associated Coal where he
retired as Station Boss in 1964. Mr. Farmer passed away on December 15, 1968.
She was also preceded in death by two sons, Robert Everett Farmer, Samuel David
Farmer; two daughters, Virginia
Farmer Blankenship and Irene
Farmer Dowell; four sisters, Lucille Caldwell Snyder, Nina Linkous Hurst, Ellie
Mae Caldwell Meredith, Hazel Caldwell Linkous; and two brothers, Emmett
Windford Caldwell and Carl Gleason Caldwell.
She is survived by one son, James Clinton Farmer and wife Judith of
Roanoke, VA, special daughter-in-law, Nancy P. Farmer; seventeen grandchildren;
thirty great-grandchildren; six great-great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be conducted Monday, November 15, 2010 at the
Givens Funeral Chapel in Pearisburg at 2:00 p.m. with Dr. Don McKinney
officiating. Burial will follow in Roselawn Memorial Gardens in Princeton, WV.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2011, Roanoke City, VA, Death
The Roanoke Times, (VA) - January 19, 2011
Raymond Eugene Blankenship, 75, of Roanoke, VA, passed away Monday, January 17, 2011.
Visitation Thursday, January 20, 2011, from
6 to 8 p.m. at Oakey's Vinton Chapel, 540-982-2221.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2011, Roanoke City, VA, Obituary
The Roanoke Times, (VA) - April 16, 2011
Max D. Riddlebarger, of Roanoke, passed away quietly on Thursday,
April 14, 2011, following a brief illness. Born on October 2, 1935, in
Botetourt County, he retired from the road having driven for both Hennis
Freight Lines and Spector Freight.
He was predeceased by one son, Mark Stephen Riddlebarger.
He is survived by Lynda Riddlebarger Scott and husband, David
Scott, Brenda Riddlebarger Myers, Maxie Riddlebarger Marks, Martin D.
Riddlebarger, Pamela Riddlebarger Phillips, and Rosemary Greene Blankenship; and grandchildren, Jeremy A. Price, Wyatt D. Scott, Chance
C. Cawley, Max Ray Riddlebarger, Rachael L. Greene, and Christopher T. Marks. A
Memorial Service will be held at 3 p.m. on Sunday, April 17, 2011, at Oakeys
Vinton Chapel.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2011, Roanoke City, VA, Obituary
The Roanoke Times, (VA) - May 8, 2011 [Sunday]
Robert Edward (Ed) Shively, Sr., 76, passed away early Friday [06May2011]morning at his home in Roanoke. He was born in
Rocky Mount, VA, on June 12, 1934, to James Otis Shively and Katherine Blankenship Shively.
He was preceded in death by one sister, Anne Shively Webb and her
husband T. Russell Webb.
Surviving are his devoted wife of 51 years, Joyce Hall Shively; one
son, Robert E. Shively Jr. and his wife, Annette A. Shively, of Fincastle; two
daughters, Jane S. Snyder and her husband, Stuart D. Snyder, of Roanoke, and
Julie S. Prater and her husband, Donald A. Prater, of Blacksburg;
grandchildren, Jeffrey Alvarez and Zachary Alvarez, of Fincastle, Katie Snyder,
Claire Snyder, and Cameron Snyder, of Roanoke, and Katie Prater, Christie
Prater, and Julianna Prater, of Blacksburg; one sister, Sarah S. Arthur and her
husband, C. Ralph Arthur, of Radford; and several nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Ed was a devoted husband and father, and treasured the time he
spent with his family. He was a graduate of Virginia Polytechnic Institute and
retired from the General Electric Company after a long career. He was a member
of the Roanoke Appalachian Trail Club. He spent many years restoring his
historic Botetourt County home. He enjoyed building and restoring furniture,
and he was a master craftsman. He enjoyed history and participated in many
local Civil War events. Ed also served as a Relay for Life volunteer for more
than 15 years.
Funeral Services will be conducted from Flora Funeral Chapel at 11
a.m. on Tuesday, May 10, 2011, with the Rev. L. Stanley Wright Jr. officiating.
Interment will follow in Mountain View Memorial Park.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2011, Roanoke City, VA, Obituary
The Roanoke Times, (VA) - May 15, 2011
Catherine Blankenship Bennett, 85, of Roanoke, passed away Friday, May 13, 2011, at Carilion
Roanoke Memorial Hospital. Catherine was born January 14, 1926, in Roanoke and
lived in the area all of her life. She was the daughter of the late Otho G. and Minnie
Pentecost Blankenship.
Catherine was a member of Riverdale Baptist Church and was a
wonderful childcare provider, working at the church nursery and was
affectionately called "Granny Bennett" by the children. She enjoyed
children, her flower beds, and gardens. Catherine was a good wife, mother,
grandmother, and great-grandmother.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her
husband of 66 years, Richie R. Bennett; a son, Danny; brothers, Roy, Lewis,
Jack and Fred; and a sister, Margaret.
Catherine is survived by two sons, Allen (Rita) and Dean; four
grandchildren, six great-grandchildren; and one sister, Della Smoot. A special
thank you is extended to Patricia Goad, Dot Hogan, and Darryl Bennett.
Friends may call at Lotz Funeral Home, 1001 Franklin Road, Roanoke,
Monday from 10 a.m. until noon. A graveside service
will follow at Cedar Lawn Cemetery with Pastor David Jones and Pastor Rodger
Hogan officiating.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2011, Roanoke City, VA, Obituary
The Roanoke Times, (VA) - May 24, 2011
Robert K. (Bobby) Blankenship Sr., 75, of Roanoke, passed away on Sunday, May 22, 2011. He was
a very special big hearted man who was loved by his family and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Leslie and Lillian Blankenship;
a son, David Keith Blankenship; and sister,
Eileen Watts.
He is survived by his wife,
Alma Guthrie- Blankenship (Kitty); sons, Robert Kent
Blankenship Jr. and wife,
Regina Blankenship , and Kevin
Wayne Blankenship and wife,
Debbie; daughter, Kelly B. Denison and husband, Walter; stepchildren, Donnie Guthrie and
wife, Sharon, and Gary Guthrie and wife, Robin; brother, Les Blankenship and
wife, Rader; and numerous grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
Funeral Services will be held 2 p.m. on Wednesday, May 25, 2011, at
Oakey's North Chapel with the Rev. Danny Quirin officiating. The interment will
follow in Sherwood Memorial Park.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2011, Roanoke City, VA, Obituary
The Roanoke Times, (VA) - May 27, 2011
Otey Reid Blankenship, 84, of Roanoke, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, May 25,
2011. He was a veteran of World War II, serving in the United States Army and
retired from Fred Whitaker Company.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Hazel Rucker
Blankenship; a son, Joseph Paul Blankenship; and his parents, Luther and Viola (Viar) Blankenship.
Surviving are six children,
Rita McGlothin and husband, Jimmy, Jo Ann Linton, Otey (Sonny) Blankenship
and wife, Terri, Deborah Sapp and husband, Jimmy, Jesse Blankenship , and Ricky Blankenship
and wife, Donna; 18 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; and one
great-great-grandchild. He is also survived by one brother, Raymond
Blankenship and wife, Mandy;
also many other loving relatives and friends survive.
Funeral Services will be conducted at noon on Saturday, May 28,
2011, at Oakey's Vinton Chapel with the Rev. Tim Tate officiating. Burial will
follow in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2011, Roanoke City, VA, Obituary
The Roanoke Times, (VA) - June 10, 2011
Corliss Faye Jones Whorley, 64, of Roanoke, went to be with the
Lord on Sunday, June 5, 2011.
She was preceded in death by a son, Forest Raymond Whorley; her
parents, Raymond and Marian Jones; two sisters, Ramona (Sissy) Bennett and
Emily Dooley; and three brothers, David Jones, Junior Jones, and Rodney Jones.
Surviving are her three children, Cliffton Wayne Whorley, Michele
Dawn Whorley, and Melissa Diane Whorley; four grandchildren, Anthony, Misty,
Tyler, and Nathan; two great-grandchildren, Cole and Ayden; her uncle, Maurice Blankenship and wife, Rose; a sister, Susan Ivey; her former husband
and the father of her two sons, Forest Junior Whorley; and many other loving
relatives and friends.
A Memorial Service will be conducted at 11 a.m. on Saturday, June
11, 2011, at the Salvation Army Chapel, 724 Dale Avenue, SE, Roanoke, VA.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2011, Roanoke City, VA, Funeral
The Roanoke Times, (VA) - June 12, 2011
Cathleen (Cat) Blankenship Fisher of Roanoke, passed away Saturday, June
11, 2011.
Funeral service 11 a.m. Tuesday, June 14,
2011 at Simpson Funeral Home.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2011, Roanoke City, VA, Obituary
The Roanoke Times, (VA) - June 21, 2011
Lucille Hubbard McBride, 82, of Roanoke, went to be with the Lord
on Monday, June 20, 2011.
She was preceded by her parents, Ida Blankenship and Warren Hubbard.
Surviving are her husband, Steve J. McBride Sr.; daughter, Carol McBride Blankenship; sons, Steve J. McBride Jr. and David L.
McBride, all of Roanoke; along with many grandchildren and great grandchildren;
brother, Leonard D. Hubbard, of California; a host of other relatives; and her
canine companion, Snowball.
Funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. on Thursday, June 23, 2011,
in the Simpson Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Walter Wood officiating.
Interment will follow in Cedar Lawn Memorial Gardens.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2011, Roanoke City, VA, Funeral
The Roanoke Times, (VA) - June 28, 2011
Alma (Kitty) Guthrie Blankenship, 78, of Roanoke, passed away Saturday, June 25, 2011. Funeral
services will be at Oakey's North Chapel at noon Tuesday, June 28, 2011.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2011, Roanoke City, VA, Obituary
The Roanoke Times, (VA) - July 15, 2011
Brooklyn Renee Blankenship, 2 months, of Roanoke, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, July
13, 2011. She was born on May 4, 2011, the daughter of Curtis Blankenship and Melanie Flowers.
Also surviving are half
brother, Maurice
Blankenship; maternal
grandparents, Jerry and Laura Flowers; paternal grandmother, Michelle
Shrewsbury; paternal grandfather, Curtis Blankenship; aunts, Erin Flowers, Lauren Bradbury, and
Claire Flowers; uncles, Joshua Flowers and Douglass Barnes; and cousins, Aysia,
Natalia, Madison, Hayleigh, Kyndra, Adriana, and Brandon Jr.
Funeral Services will be conducted at 2 p.m. on Saturday, July 16,
2011, at Lotz Vinton Chapel with the Rev. Ray Campbell officiating. Interment
will follow in Jeters Chapel Cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2011, Roanoke City, VA, Obituary
http://www.memorialsolutions.com/sitemaker/sites/Family1/obit.cgi?user=361660Blankinship
John Wesley Blankinship, 83, of Roanoke, passed away Thursday, April 7, 2011.
John is survived by
his loving wife of 62 years on April
16, Kathleen W. Blankinship; his son,
John W. Blankinship Jr. and
wife Vickie; grandchildren, John Ross Blankinship and Elizabeth, and Brett P. Blankinship and Heather; great grandchildren, Carter,
Addison and Ryland.
Private family services will be held at a later date.
[SSDI, 22Oct1927 - 07Apr2011]
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2011, Roanoke City, VA, Obituary
The Roanoke Times, (VA) - September 30, 2011
Richie Dean (Dean) Bennett, of Roanoke, passed away at his home on
Friday, September 23, 2011. Born on January 22, 1963, he was the youngest son
of the late Richie R. Bennett and Catherine Blankenship Bennett.
Dean was also preceded in death by a brother, Danny Wayne Bennett.
Surviving family includes a brother and sister-in-law, Allen and
Rita; nephews and their wives, Darryl and Tracey, Duane, Mitch and Brooke and
Chad and Marci; and great-nieces and nephews, Daniel, Matthew, Kiersten, Sam,
Emily and Collin. In earlier years Dean worked at Fabricated Metals and
Gardner-Denver as a welder and most recently worked at Shively Electrical
Company. He also helped to take care of his dad and mom the past three years.
The family would like to thank Darryl and Tracey, Patricia, Stormy and Paul and
other relatives, friends and neighbors who helped Dean during this time. Dean
will be missed by all of us.
The family will receive friends on Saturday, October 1, 2011, from
10 a.m. until noon at the Lotz Funeral Home Chapel in Roanoke. A Graveside
Service will follow at Cedar Lawn Cemetery with Rodger A. Hogan officiating.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2011, Roanoke City, VA, Obituary
The Roanoke Times, (VA) - October 13, 2011
Gary William Martin, of Boones Mill, was born in New Castle, VA, on
September 9, 1947, and he passed away on Tuesday, October 11, 2011. The family
moved to Roanoke when he was 13. Gary attended Northside High School and
Cornett School of Business. He met his future wife, Kay Shockley, when they
were both in high school and they married in 1967. Gary enlisted in the United
States Navy in November of 1967 and after attaining the rank of Petty Officer
Yeoman, 3rd class, he became a member of Rear Admiral J. B. Hildreth's staff
during his final two years of service.
After returning to
Roanoke, he trained and worked as a heavy equipment mechanic with his father-
in-law
at Shockley's Tractor Service in Salem. After leaving
Shockley's Tractor Service, he was employed by Rockydale Quarries Corporation
as a quarry manager in Wise County, VA, then as a purchasing agent and
equipment buyer at Rockydale in Roanoke, and as a quarry manager at one of
Rockydale's quarries, Jacks Mountain Quarry, in Franklin County. He retired
from Rockydale after 25 years of service. Gary was also an avid amateur radio
operator (WA4GW).
Gary was preceded in death by his parents, James W. and Lueamma B.
Martin; and sister, Carol Andrews. Left to remember him are his wife of 43
years, Norma Kay Shockley Martin; daughter and son-in- law, Karen and Richard
Morgan; daughter, Robyn M. Blankenship; sister, Gloria Jean Jennings; several
nieces and nephews; and many friends.
Funeral Services will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, October 15,
2011, at Oakey's South Chapel with Mark Woolwine officiating.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2011, Roanoke City, VA, Obituary
The Roanoke Times, (VA) - October 14, 2011
Mildred Annette Coleman Bedwell, 85, of Roanoke, went to be with
the Lord on Thursday, October 13, 2011. She was born in Roanoke, VA, on June
10, 1926, a daughter of the late Napolean Carroll Crispe and Etta Eliza Crispe.
She was a graduate of Jefferson High School.
Mildred was preceded in death by her grandson, Andrew Bedwell;
great-grandson, Thomas Bedwell III; and sisters, Marilyn and Helen.
She is survived by her children,
Thomas Bedwell Sr. (Shelby), Fred Bedwell Jr. (Teresa), and Carolyn Blankenship (Ricky); grandchildren, Thomas Bedwell Jr.
(Sandra), Jessica Bedwell, Elizabeth Bedwell, Matthew Bedwell, Scott Blankenship (Lori), and Kyle Blankenship ; and great- grandchildren, Odori Bedwell and Donoran Bedwell.
A Funeral Service will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, October 15,
2011, at Oakey's Roanoke Chapel. Interment to follow at
Evergreen Burial Park.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2011, Roanoke City, VA, Obituary
The Register-Herald, (Beckley, WV) - October 22, 2011
Thomas Glen Dyke, 59, of Oceana, WV, passed away October 19, 2011,
at his home in Roanoke, VA,
following a long illness. He was born October 10, 1952, in Oceana, WV; he was
the son of the late Fred and Lillian Dyke of Oceana, WV.
Tommy was a coal miner for 30 years employed by Peabody Coal and
worked at Harris mines. He was one of the most kind and generous men you could
ever meet. He was an avid WVU football fan and always looked forward to
watching a football game with his family.
In addition to his mother and father, he was preceded in death by
his daughter, Terri Duaudra Dyke-Shirley, and his son-in-law, Charles Edward
Shirley.
Those left to cherish his memory include his wife, Denise Dyke; his
daughter, Kristen Blankenship; his son-in-law,
Timothy Blankenship; his grandson,
William Blankenship, all of Roanoke, VA; several sisters,
Linda Rose, of Oceana, WV; Jenny Harvey, of Bolt, WV; and Connie White, of
Princeton, WV; and a brother, Bobby Dyke, of Oceana, WV; and a host of other
family and close friends.
In keeping Tommy's wishes,
he will be cremated. A Memorial Service will be held at Rocky Mount Church of
Christ, 39 Woodman Road, Rocky Mount, VA 24151, on Saturday, October 22, 2011,
at 6 p.m.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2011, Roanoke City, VA, Obituary
The Roanoke Times, (VA) - December 23, 2011
Frances C. Petri, 90, of Roanoke, VA, passed away on Wednesday,
December 21, 2011.
She is preceded in death by her brother, Clarence Petri. Ms. Petri
was a longtime member of Our Lady of Nazareth Catholic Church. She graduated
from Columbia University and taught first grade in Decatur, Ill., for almost 40
years.
Survivors include her nieces,
Cathy Hall and husband, Glenn, and Barb Blankenship
and husband, Bob; nephew, Mark Petri and wife, Martha; sister-in-law, Terri Petri;
and great-niece, Stephanie Petri.
A Mass of the Resurrection will be celebrated at 1 p.m. on Friday,
December 23, 2011, at Our Lady of Nazareth Catholic Church with Msgr. Joseph
Lehman officiating. Interment will follow in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2012, Roanoke City, VA, Obituary
Published in Roanoke Times on March 7, 2012
Pauline Evelyn Boulding Batten, 96, of Roanoke, passed away on
Monday, March 5, 2012. She was a member of Rosalind Hills Baptist Church, where
she served as church hostess. Pauline retired from Salem Museum.
She was preceded in death by her husband, James W. Batten; parents,
Fountain and Archie Boulding; brother, Junious Boulding; sisters,
Frances Turpin, Elizabeth
Blankenship; great-niece,
Jennifer Miles.
She is survived by her son, Fred A. Batten, Roanoke;
niece/daughter, Cornelia Boulding Saunders, Vinton; sister, Nonnie Hoskins,
Vinton; special niece, Connie Powers, Bedford; special nephew, Charles Hoskins,
Roanoke; great-nieces, Vickie Gordon, Libby Taylor; numerous nieces and
nephews.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. on Thursday, March 8, 2012,
at Rosalind Hills Baptist Church with the Rev. Brad Smith officiating.
Interment will follow at Sherwood Memorial Gardens.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2012, Roanoke City, VA, Obituary
Published in Roanoke Times from March 22 to
March 23, 2012
James Ronald (J.R.) Naff, 72, of Roanoke, went to be with the Lord
on Saturday, March 17, 2012. He was born on May 19, 1939, to Eula May Blankenship Naff and John B. "Plum" Naff, of
Franklin County, VA.
Ronnie graduated from Franklin County High School and then served
in the United States Army. He later worked for Norfolk Southern where he
retired in 2001. He lived life vicariously through attending many fiddler's conventions and loved bluegrass music. Ronnie also
enjoyed watching NASCAR and was an auto enthusiastic. The last seven years of
his life was spent with his beloved wife, "Tammette," and their dog,
Littles."
He is survived by his wife, Tammy Lynn Naff, of Roanoke; daughter,
Robin Suzette Naff Long, of Roanoke; daughter, Lisa Kaye Naff, of Roanoke; step
daughters, Brittany Ann O'Brien, of Pennsylvania, Amber Lynn O'Brien, of
Roanoke, Kathleen Marie O'Brien, of Pennsylvania, and Jessica Lee O'Brien, of
Pennsylvania; and mother- in-law, Kathryn Foreacre, of Pennsylvania. Ronnie
will be greatly missed by family and friends.
Funeral Services will be held at noon on Saturday, March 24, 2012,
at Oakey's South Chapel located at 4257 Brambleton Ave., SW, Roanoke, VA 24018
with W. Scott Womack officiating. Burial will be held at Mountain View Cemetery
in Franklin County.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2012, Roanoke City, VA, Obituary
The Roanoke Times, (VA) - March 29, 2012
William Dalmus (Bill) Bryant, 83, of Roanoke, formerly of Pilot,
passed away Tuesday, March 27, 2012, at Lewis-Gale Hospital, Salem. He was born May 3, 1928, to the
late Newell K. Bryant and Rebecca Eanes Bryant. Mr.
Bryant was retired from J. M. Turner and Son Construction Company.
He was a member of Clearbrook Baptist Church in Roanoke. Bill was an avid
gardener and loved sharing the fruits of his labor with others.
He is survived by his loving wife, Joanna B. Bryant; three
daughters and sons-in-law, Wanda and Bob Martin, Salem, Deborah and Nelson
Simpkins, Christiansburg, Elaine and Bobby Roberson, Washington, NC.; step son, Cecil Blankenship and wife, Linda, of Troutville; two
sisters, Georgi McKee, Punta Gorda, Fla. and Wilma Dunn, New Castle; grandchildren,
Melony Webster (Chuck), Pelham, Ala., Emily Richey (Neil), Marietta, Ga., Amy
Rasor (Jeremy), Christiansburg, Nelson Simpkins, II (Sopa), Bangkok, Thailand,
Bryan Clower (Allison), Ballston Lake, N.Y., Jessica Foster, Roanoke, and
Amanda Dillard (Jamie), Fincastle; 16 great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces
and nephews.
Funeral Services will be 11 a.m. Friday, March 30, 2012, at
Clearbrook Baptist Church in Roanoke, with Pastor Red English and Pastor Bryan
Ratliff officiating. The graveside service will be held at 3 p.m. that Friday
at Belmont Cemetery, Christiansburg.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2012, Roanoke City, VA, Obituary
The Roanoke Times, (VA) - June 7, 2012
Ollie K. Ford, of Roanoke, went to be with the Lord on Monday, June
4, 2012. She was born on March 18, 1925, and was active up until a week and a
half before her death, daily checking the standings to see where her Yankees
were.
She was preceded in death by her husbands, Thurman "Pete"
Wright and G.K. Ford; her parents, Martin and Marcie Keith; brother, Luther Keith; and sisters, Cloie Kincer, Alma Blankenship and Helen Keith.
She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Shirley and Randy
Smith; her granddogs, Georgie and Roxie; her brothers, Kenneth (Phyllis) Keith
and Martin (Violet) Keith; sister, Rachel Craighead; sister-in-law, Phyllis
Keith; brother-in-law, Jim (Ann) Ford; and many nieces and nephews.
Ollie was a member of Summerdean Church of the Brethren. She dearly
loved her church and her Sunday School class. She was
a Past Matron of Williamson Road #119 Order of the Eastern Star and was still
very active. She was a Past President of the Roanoke Civitan Club, Past
Governor of the Appalachian District of Civitan International, and Co-Founder
of the G.I. Tinker Mountain Civitan Club and was currently serving as
Treasurer. Her love of purple was evident in her membership in the LaDeDa's Red
Hat Society and she did look good in that hat. She retired from Norfolk &
Western Railway where she worked for 42 years in many departments and a member
of NARVRE (National Association of Retired and Veteran Railway Employees).
A Funeral Service will be held at 10 a.m. on Thursday, June 7,
2012, at Oakey's North Chapel with the Rev. Stafford Frederick officiating.
Interment will follow at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2012, Roanoke City, VA, Obituary
The Roanoke Times, (VA) - June 6, 2012
William Jeff (W. J.) Wood, 83, of Roanoke, passed away Sunday, June
3, 2012. He was employed at Magic City Ford for over 30 years. He was a Charter
Member (1967) of Westside Church of Christ, the church that he dearly loved.
Mr. Wood was a United States Army Veteran of the Korean Conflict, serving in
Japan, and was well known in Bluegrass Music circles for his skill with the
fiddle. He loved gardening and was known as "The King of Tomato
Growers".
Mr. Wood was preceded in death by his wife of over 50 years, Mary
Lucas Wood in 2005.
He is survived by his son, Jerry Wood and wife, Bonnie; daughter,
Martha Wood; grandchildren, Michael
Davidson and Tammy Blankenship; a sister, Pauline Yasinski, of Vermont;
several nieces, nephews; and many special friends, including Eddy Gilpin, Wayne
Dixon, and the entire congregation, of Westside Church of Christ. Also, a devoted neighbor, Randy Dion.
Services will be 10 a.m. Wednesday, June 6, 2012, at Oakey's South
Chapel on Brambleton Avenue. Eddy Gilpin, Wayne Dixon, and Carolyn Dunning will
officiate. Interment will follow in Jacksonville Cemetery, in Floyd.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2012, Roanoke City, VA, Obituary
Published in Roanoke Times on June 17, 2012
Richard Wayne Dickerson, 54, of Roanoke, was tragically taken from
this life on Thursday, June 14, 2012, doing what he loved best, riding his
Harley.
He was preceded in death by his father, O. Paul Dickerson.
He is survived by his mother, Frances Dickerson Seaborn; and also
leaves behind the love of his life, Donna Otey; his daughter, Amber Ashley
Dickerson and her fiancé, Daniel Perdue; son, Cody River Dickerson. He also
leaves behind his loving brother and sisters
and their spouses, Dianna and Jerry Custer, Connie and Jim Edwards, Brenda
Dickerson Dillon, Tony and Crystal Dickerson, Angie and Bill Blankenship, Kitty and Daryll Alba; and a multitude of nieces, nephews, other
family members and friends. He will be sadly missed by his friends and
fellow-riders.
A funeral service will be held at noon Tuesday, June 19, 2012, at
Oakey's East Chapel with Minister Ken Runyon officiating. Entombment will follow
in Old Dominion Memorial Gardens.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2012, Roanoke City, VA, Obituary
Published in Roanoke Times from June 29 to
June 30, 2012
Joseph (Jake) Duschean, 84, of Roanoke, went to be with the Lord on
Friday, June 22, 2012.
Jake spent many years as a store manager with Kroger before
branching out with his own grocery store, J&K Shop & Save. Coming full
circle, he ended his career working part-time for Kroger well past the age of
retirement. For a hobby, Jake travelled the highways and byways of Virginia,
photographing historical markers across the state. His health deserted him
before he could complete the photo compilation he'd dreamed of doing.
Jake was preceded in death by his son, David Christopher Duschean.
He is survived by his wife
of 60 years, Aileen Blankenship
Duschean; and their children,
Teresa Duschean, of Roanoke, Douglas P. (Doug) Duschean, of Roanoke, Darren
Michael Duschean, of Roanoke, and Tracy Duschean Williams and husband, Thomas,
of Roanoke; and their grandchildren, Jacob and Alec Williams.
The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 p.m. on Sunday, July 1,
2012, at Simpson Funeral Home.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2012, Roanoke City, VA, Obituary
Published in Roanoke Times from September 22
to September 23, 2012
Annie B. Perdue, 93, of Roanoke, passed away on Thursday, September
20, 2012. She was the last surviving sibling of 10 children born to Mary Blankenship and John Alf Perdue.
She is survived by numerous nephews and nieces and their families.
Funeral services are private by Oakey's Roanoke Chapel.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2012, Roanoke City, VA, Obituary
Published in Roanoke Times from September 29
to September 30, 2012
Cleo Shepherd Faires, 84, of Roanoke, passed away on Thursday,
September 27, 2012.
Cleo was preceded in death by her husband of 51 years, Frank
Letcher (Letch) Faires Jr.; her father and mother, Elbert Shepherd and Mary Y.
Shepherd Hartman; sisters, Effie Purdy and Virginia Barbour; brothers, Jack
Shepherd and Clarence Shepherd; stepsister, Leah Overfelt; and very special
nephew, Dr. Barry M. Purdy. She was a member of Hollins Road Baptist Church,
the White Tops Gospel Singers, the Joyful Servant's class and Keenagers, and
had taught the Jr. Girls Sunday School Class for 28 years. Cleo had retired
from Halmode Apparel Co.
Surviving are her brother and sister-in-law, the Rev. Edward
(Eddie) and Gladys Shepherd; and sister-in-law, Claudine Shepherd, all of
Roanoke; stepsister, Mandy Blankenship; two stepbrothers, John and Ira Hartman; a
very special niece, Mary White; and a number of other nieces and nephews.
A funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. on Monday, October 1,
2012, at Hollins Road Baptist Church, with the Rev. Mark Washington and the
Rev. Chips Doyle officiating. Interment will follow at Blue Ridge Memorial
Gardens.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2012, Roanoke
City, VA, Obituary
Published in Roanoke Times on November 23, 2012
Cynthia Boitnott Haswell, 73, of Roanoke, passed away peacefully at
home on November 20, 2012. She was born in a modest farmhouse in Wirtz, on
March 8, 1939. She was a talented house painter, avid bargain hunter, and a
fixer of all things broken. She loved her friends and family and had a smile
that even strangers could remember. She touched many lives with her
unconditional love and witty sense of humor. She was a strong member of The
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints.
She was preceded in death by her father, Dewey R. Boitnott; her mother, Carrie E. Abshire Boitnott;
brother, Dewey R. Boitnott Jr.; sister,
Mildred Blankenship; honorary mother, Lucy Saleeba; and
life-long best friend, Rose Annabell Kidd.
She is survived by her husband, Eddy S. Haswell; son, David E.
Haswell; daughter and son-in-law, Mary and Jeremy Lorton; three precious
grandchildren, Jaiden Lorton, Landon Lorton and Ava Lorton; brother, James
"Jimmy" Boitnott; sister, Mary Jane Hunley; honorary daughter,
Elizabeth Baker and her husband Cliff Baker; and many nieces; nephews; cousins;
and friends. Cynthia has reached the end of her journey on earth, but we are thankful
for the knowledge of eternal families and rejoice in the thought that we will
be together again.
A Funeral Service will be held on Monday, November 26, 2012 at 11
a.m. at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints on Hardy Road in Vinton
with interment to follow at Fair View Cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2012, Roanoke City, VA, Obituary
Published in Roanoke Times from December 10
to December 11, 2012
Katherine Frances (Burger) Hannah, of Roanoke, passed away Friday,
December 7, 2012, at Roanoke Memorial Hospital following a lengthy illness.
Katherine was born May 26, 1922, in Roanoke, the daughter of Lewis Thomas
Burger and Martha Elin (Shafer) Burger.
She was married to Therian Carson Hannah August 1, 1941, in
Roanoke. He preceded her in death February 14, 1991. Katherine also was
preceded in death by her parents; brothers, Oliver, Russell and Charles Burger;
and sisters, Nettie Pasley, Elsie
Comstock, Evelyn Abshire, and Louise
Blankenship.
Katherine is survived by her children, Sylvia Warner, of
Greenville, Mich., Jo Ann Ring, of Roanoke, Therian C. and Bonnie Hannah Jr.,
of Durham, NC, Betty Rotenberry, of Roanoke, and Sandra and Don Nichols, of Bent
Mountain. Also surviving are 10 grandchildren, Mike, Larry and Steve Warner,
all of Michigan, Sonya McCaul, of Greensboro, NC, Allen Ring, of Roanoke, Laura
(Ring) Barton, of Boones Mill, Tammy Barnhill, of Mountain View, Calif.; Sherri
(Luckado) Bailey, of Roanoke, Jesse Luckado, of Blue Ridge, and Michael
Nichols, of Bent Mountain. Other survivors include 12 great-grandchildren, two
great-great-grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews.
A service celebrating her life will be 1 p.m. Wednesday, December
12, 2012, at Simpson Funeral Home with Pastor Steve Mitchell of Garden City
Grace Brethren Church officiating. Interment will follow at Blue Ridge Memorial
Gardens.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2012, Roanoke City, VA, Obituary
Published in Roanoke Times on December 11,
2012
Deborah Lynn Smith Thomas, 55, of Roanoke peacefully passed away
Sunday, December 9, 2012. Born September 24, 1957, in Richlands, she was the
daughter of the late Wallace Hampton and Della Josephine Blankenship Smith.
She is survived by her loving husband, Clark; daughter, Amanda
Deaner; son, Mark Deaner; brother, Steve Smith (Betty); sisters, Kathy and
Patricia Smith; two granddaughters, Josie Deaner and Izabella Perry; and many
more family and friends.
Besides her parents, Deborah was preceded in death by two sisters,
Joyce and Linda Burwell.
A graveside service will be held at noon on Thursday, December 13,
2012, at Evergreen Cemetery, 1307 Summit Avenue SW Roanoke, VA 24015.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Roanoke City, VA, SSDI, http://ssdi.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi
Blankenship,
Buford J. 88, 14Jun1921 - 09Mar2010, Roanoke City, VA, WV-233-28-2915
Blankenship, Carl
L. 79, 18Jul1931 - 25May2011, Roanoke
City, VA, VA-224-36-6905
Blankinship, John
W. 83, 22Oct1927 - 07Apr2011, Roanoke
City, VA, VA-231-24-6375
Blankenship, Otey
R. 84, 28Jun1926 - 25May2011, Roanoke
City, VA, VA-226-28-4113
Blankenship,
Raymond E. 75, 09Jun1935 - 17Jan2011, Roanoke
City, VA, VA-230-40-6232
Roanoke
+2011, Roanoke Co., VA, Obituary
The Roanoke Times, (VA) - May 26, 2011
Carl Lewis (Polly) Blankenship, 79, of Roanoke County, went to be with his Lord on Wednesday
morning, May 25, 2011, surrounded by his loving family.
Polly was a longtime faithful member of Red Hill Church of the
Brethren, where he had served as deacon and trustee, served as a Scout Master
of Troop #234 and was a Lions Club Member. He served his country in the United
States Army during Korea. As a young boy, Polly started operating heavy
equipment, where he was most happiest working on, having worked for T. R.
Leslie Excavating and Joe Bandy and Son Inc. Polly was a devoted and loving
husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend to everyone and was loved by
all.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Melvin O.
and Viola Shifflett Blankenship;
his sister, Christine Blankenship; and his loving wife of 57 years, Sarah
Lillian Blankenship.
Surviving are his children,
Rhonda Gail Scott and husband, Jeff, Doug Blankenship and wife, Sonya, and Lewis Blankenship and wife, Rosemary, all of Roanoke; his grandchildren, Scott, Danielle and Matthew Blankenship; his sisters, Mary Sink and Bea Sink, both of Roanoke; his
brothers-in-law, Stewart McGuire and wife, Martha, of Roanoke, and Wayne
McGuire and wife, Nancy, of Vinton; and numerous nieces and nephews.
A service celebrating his life will be held at Red Hill Church of
the Brethren at noon on Friday, May 27, 2011, with the Rev. Tony Emmons
officiating. Interment will follow in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2012, Roanoke Co., VA, Obituary
Published in Roanoke Times from April 8 to
April 10, 2012
Mary Lorene Blankenship Sink, 84, of Southwest Roanoke County, went to be with the Lord on
April 7, 2012. She was an active member of First Church of God on Hildenbrand
Road, NW.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Marvin Sink, her parents, Melvin and Viola Blankenship and her brother, Carl
(Polly) Blankenship.
She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Rick and Cathy
Sink, of Frisco, Texas; her daughter and son-in-law, Rita and Steve Pate, of
Troutville; two granddaughters, Lauren Sink, of Frisco, Texas and Mary Pate, of
Troutville; sister, Beatrice (Bea) Sink, of Roanoke; aunt, Alie Hartman, of
Roanoke; nieces and nephews, and many good friends.
Funeral services will be conducted at First Church of God on
Hildebrand Road, NW at 1 p.m. on Tuesday, April 10, 2012, with Dr. James Milner
officiating. Interment will follow at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens.
The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. on
Monday, April 9, 2012, at Oakey's South Chapel, 540-989-3131.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2012, Roanoke Co., VA, Obituary
Published in Roanoke Times on September 19,
2012
Marshall Dooley, Jr., 80, of Roanoke County, went to be with his
Lord on Monday, September 17, 2012. He was born in Botetourt County, a son of
the late John Marshall Dooley, Sr. and Mae Myers Dooley and had been an area
resident for most of his life.
A dedicated and devoted public servant, he served in the United
States Army and Army Reserves for over eight years, and served with the Roanoke
County and City of Salem Fire Departments for over 20 years. He was the owner
and operator of Dooley's Body Shop. Marshall was an avid hunter and fisherman;
he also enjoyed music, motorcycles, painting and whittling.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother,
Boyd Dooley; daughter, Patty Craft; and two grandsons, Shannon Pendleton and
Anthony Dooley Jr.
He is survived by his loving wife of 62 years, Colleen Robertson
Dooley; a son, Anthony Dooley Sr. and his wife, Edna; two daughters, Trudy
Blankenship and her husband, Paul, and
Donna Parks and her husband, Matthew; five brothers, Tommy and his wife, Hazel,
Kenneth and his wife, Robin, Lewis and his wife, Nancy, Donald and his wife,
Sandy, and Robert and his wife, Vicky; 12 grandchildren; 18
great-grandchildren; four great-great-grandchildren; as well as numerous nieces
and nephews.
Funeral Services will be held at 2 p.m. on Thursday, September 20,
2012, at the chapel of John M. Oakey & Son Funeral Home in Salem. Burial
will follow at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens with Graveside Military Honors
afforded by members of the Virginia Army National Guard Funeral Honors Team.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2011, Chesterfield, Roanoke Co., VA Obituary
(There
are also Chesterfield towns in these counties, Stafford, Norfolk (city), and
Chesterfield)
The Roanoke Times, (VA) - February 11, 2011
Carl Lyle Neely 63, of Chesterfield, VA, passed away on Tuesday
February 8, 2011, at his residence.
Carl Lyle served with the 1st Infantry Division in Vietnam as a
sniper and was awarded multiple Purple Hearts and the Bronze Star Medal for
Valor. He was a Boilermaker and Welder, a member of The Ghost Riders, life
member of the NRA and VFW, was a gifted singer and loved his family dearly.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Ray and Edith Blankenship Neely.
He is survived by his wife, Sharlotte Sexton Neely; daughter, Carly
Neely Dickerson; stepson, Charles D. Winnie III; six grandchildren; sisters,
Patricia Walker and Carol Ballard; and brothers James W. and Thomas E. Dennis,
and Allen R. Neely. Also surviving are sisters and brothers-in-law, Betty and
Charles Western, Connie Sexton and Melvin, and Trisha Sexton.
His funeral will be held 11 a.m. Monday, February 14 2011, in the
chapel and interment with Military Honors in Virginia Veterans Cemetery, Amelia
VA. In addition there will be a memorial service held on Saturday, February 12,
2011, from 2 to 4 p.m. at the VFW Post in Narrows, VA.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2011, Vinton, Roanoke Co., VA, Obituary
The Roanoke Times, (VA) - April 24, 2011
Irvin B. (Boots) Turner, 92, of Vinton, went to be with the Lord on
Good Friday, April 22, 2011. He was a veteran of World War II, having served in
the United States Marines and later retired from the VA Hospital after many
years of service. He was also a longtime member of New Life Christian
Ministries.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Irvin B. and Maude R.
Turner; two brothers, the Rev. Paul W. Turner and George R. Turner; and two
sisters, Mabel Turner
Blankenship and Elizabeth
Turner Yates. He will always be remembered as a loving husband, father, and
grandfather.
Surviving is his wife of 68 years, Doris Minnix Turner; two
children, Michael L. Turner and wife, June Light Turner, and Cheryl Turner
Stacy and husband, Clyde Stacy; three grandchildren, Robin Stacy Reynolds, Andy
Overstreet, and Heather Turner King and husband, Jeff King; two
great-grandchildren, Jessica Nicole Reynolds and Jack Michael King; and nieces,
nephews, many other loving relatives and friends also survive.
Funeral Services will be conducted at 10 a.m. on Monday, April 25,
2011, at Oakeys Vinton Chapel with the Rev. Walter L. Wood officiating. Burial
will follow in Sherwood Memorial Park.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Mabel Turner m. Eugene Mason Blankenship
2011, Vinton, Roanoke Co., VA, Obituary
The Roanoke Times, (VA) - July 15, 2011
Aiden James Austin, 21 day old infant son, of Krystal and Brandon
Austin, of Vinton, went to be with Jesus on Wednesday, July 13, 2011.
In addition to his parents, Aiden is survived by a twin brother,
Bricen Lee Austin; maternal grandmother, Tina Belcher; maternal grandfather,
Jim Bunn; paternal grandparents, Judith and Larry Austin; maternal great grandparents,
Doloris and John Sayers; paternal great grandparents, Shirley and Lee Robinson,
and Harry and Joanne Austin; great great grandmother, Pauline Robinson; special
aunts, Kim and Kelsey Bunn and Michelle Blankenship; and an uncle, D. J. Belcher.
A Graveside Funeral Service will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday,
July 16, 2011, in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2011, Vinton, Roanoke Co., VA, Obituary
The Roanoke Times, (VA) - August 18, 2011
Thurman, Bobby D. died on n Monday, August 15, 2011, at his home in
Vinton with his loving and devoted family at his side, the gates of Heaven
opened to receive a faithful servant, the Rev. Bobby D. Thurman, as he entered
into the presence of his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. He now has eternal
healing from the illness that took away the energy and zest for life he so
enjoyed.
He was predeceased by his beloved parents, H.M. "Jim" and
Easter Sink Thurman; an infant brother, John Jacob Thurman; his loving in-laws,
H.S. Clarence and Lady Belle Cundiff Parker; brother-in-law, Henry Tribble
Parker; and his grandparents, the Rev. John Dudley and Louis Thurman, George
Jacob "Jake" and Victoria Sink.
Bobby will be sadly missed by his loving and devoted wife of 59
years, Dorothy Lee; his loving family, Ricki Lee and Ross Hartman, Susan Gail
and the Rev. Johnny Nixon, Sandra
Lynn and R. K. "Chip" Blankenship , and Judy Bell and Tom Ralph; his
brothers, William and Ellen Thurman and family, James and Judy Thurman and
family; aunt, Ruth Thurman; and his grandchildren, Laurie Otey, Lee Nixon,
Jason and Kim Hartman, Jon Ross Hartman, David Lee and Laura Hess, Christy and
John Miller, and Tracy Yates. Also surviving are his great-grandchildren, who
were the joy of his life, James Mitchell, Brayden Dean and Jacob Ethan Hess,
Eliza "Angel" Otey, Addisyn "Princess" Hartman, Lainey
Aston, and Brett and Colby Miller; a very special sister-in-law, Irene Parker
and her family; Michael and Sandra and family, John and Gizelle and family;
special adopted family, Gail and Stuart Britt and sons, Raymond Miller, and the
David Overstreet family.
The Rev. Thurman was a 1950 graduate of William Fleming High School
and a graduate of Biblical Studies from Liberty University. He was ordained as
a minister in 1954 and was with the Peoples Full Gospel Fellowship. Bobby
proudly served his country in the United States Marine Corps. The Rev. Thurman
pastored and co-pastored a number of churches in various localities. He served
as Virginia State Overseer, WKBA radio ministry, Morningside Manor Senior
ministry for 25 years, and the Thurman Family Evangelistic Team. Upon his
retirement in 1996 due to his health, his last pastorate was Bethel Lighthouse
in Bedford, VA, for 11 years.
Bobby was a self-taught guitar player which began at the age of 14.
He also played the mandolin and bass guitar. He and his mother sang Gospel
music together for a number of years. This prepared him for the future ministry
of the Thurman Family Evangelistic Team which he shared with his wife and
daughters. Bobby played lead guitar and recorded with The Waylanders, a gospel
group in Portsmouth, VA. Bobby hardly ever met a stranger, had a special love
for children, and loved visiting the sick and elderly. He was a family man and
enjoyed taking vacations with his grandchildren who affectionately called him
"The Roller Coaster Man." Bobby was truly a great family man,
dedicated minister, and he will be sorely missed.
Bobby’s home going service will be officiated by his nephew, the
Rev. Michael Parker and his son-in-law, the Rev. Johnny Nixon. Services will be
held at 2 p.m. on Friday, August 19, 2011, at the Lotz Funeral Home Chapel in
Vinton.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2011, Vinton, Roanoke Co., VA, Obituary
The Roanoke Times, (VA) - November 30, 2011
Bonnie Likens Tate, 57, of Vinton, VA, passed away after a long
illness on Sunday, November 27, 2011. She was born on January 14, 1954, the
daughter of the late William H. Likens, Sr. and Barbara Bryant Likens Blankenship.
She was also preceded in death by her brother, William H. Likens
Jr.
Surviving are her brother, Roger Likens and wife, Melissa, of
Vinton; three nephews, Brian Likens and wife, Vinny, Nathan Likens, and Bradley
Crouch; two great-nieces; her partner, Becky Giles, of Vinton; special cousin,
Sherri Richardson; special nephew, Darryl Stevens; cousins, Frank and Shane
Richardson; and numerous other cousins; special friend, Page Webb.
Funeral Services will be conducted at 2 p.m. on Saturday, December
3, 2011, at Lotz Vinton Chapel with the Rev. Christopher Yopp officiating.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2012, Vinton, Roanoke Co., VA, Obituary
The Roanoke Times, (VA) - February 3, 2012
Jewell Edward Boothe, 82, of Vinton, went home to be with the Lord
on Wednesday, February 1, 2012. He was a member of Good News Baptist Church,
retired as Distribution Manager of Coca-Cola in Roanoke, and also worked for
Dunman's Floral Supply. He enjoyed spending time outdoors with his fox hunting
friends.
Jewel was preceded in death by his father, Hugh Boothe and mother,
Helen Boothe Wheeler and brother, Gerald Otey Boothe.
He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Betty Jo Boothe; son and
daughter- in-law, Daniel E. and Ann Boothe, of Roanoke; daughters and sons-in-law, Teresa R. and Rodney Peters, of
Stewartsville, and Lisa Jo and Jim Blankenship, of
Virginia Beach; grandchildren Amanda
N. Jarvis, of Vinton, Tommy Boothe and wife, Kari, of Roanoke, Heidi Boothe, of
West Palm Beach, Fla., and Joshua
Blankenship, of Virginia
Beach; and great grandchildren, Destiny and Jaidynn, of Vinton.
Funeral Services will be conducted at 10 a.m. Saturday, February 4,
2012, at Oakey's Vinton Chapel, with the Rev. Irvin Sloan officiating. Burial
will follow in Shady Grove Baptist Church Cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2012, Vinton, Roanoke Co., VA, Obituary
The Roanoke Times, (VA) - March 13, 2012
Clifton H. (Bill) Sink, 82, of Vinton, passed away peacefully at
home on Sunday, March 11, 2012, after a battle with pancreatic cancer. Bill was
a member of Waverly Place Baptist Church and was employed for 45 years at S. H.
Heironimus. He served his country in the United States Navy as a Third Class
Boatsman Mate on the USS Turkey during the Korean War. Bill served his country
proudly from 1951 to 1959. He enjoyed fishing, bowling, gardening and spending
time with his grandson.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Thomas Jefferson Sink and
Goldie Swain Sink; brothers, Thomas Sink, Clyde Sink, William Buford Sink and
Wallace Sink; and sister, Virginia (Sis) Blankenship.
Bill is survived by his wife, Betty P. Sink; daughter, Tammy S.
Young; son-in-law, Martin D. Young; grandson, Taylor M. Young; brother,
Eldridge (Shorty) Sink; sister, Mary S. Witt; numerous loved nieces and
nephews; great- nieces and nephews; sisters- in-law, Peggy P. Sowers, Dathea
Sink, and Opal Sink; and brothers-in-law, Richard Sowers and Thomas L. Patsel.
Funeral Services will be held at noon on Wednesday, March 14, 2012,
at Oakey's Vinton Chapel with Dr. Wayne Sellers officiating. Following a
celebration of Bill's life, burial will follow at Mountain View Cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2012, Vinton, Roanoke Co., VA, Death
Published in
Roanoke Times on October 2, 2012
Marsha O. Blankenship - Meeks, 45, of Vinton, passed away on Monday, October 1, 2012.
Arrangements by Oakey's Vinton Chapel. 540-982-2221.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2012, Vinton, Roanoke Co., VA, Obituary
Published in Roanoke Times on October 3, 2012
Marsha Osborne Blankenship-Meeks, 45, of Vinton, went home to be with The Lord early on Monday
morning, October 1, 2012, to be with her father, Donald F. Osborne; her first
love, George Albert Blankenship
II; and a grandbaby. Marsha
was the co-owner and operator of LTB Trucking LLC, and was a member of Roanoke
Valley Baptist Temple.
She is survived by her loving husband, Duane Meeks; her beloved daughters, Amber Gordon and her husband, Morgan, and Lauren Blankenship; granddaughter, Madison "Sunshine" Gordon; mother, Ann
Osborne; brothers, Thomas Osborne and his wife, Leigh Anne, and Ronald Osborne;
sister, Leann Rymer; special nephew and niece, Brandon Osborne and Hollie
Osborne; special family members, Frances Baker, Lisa and Jim Wolfe; and other
nieces, nephews, family members and friends.
Graveside Funeral Service will be held at 2 p.m. on Thursday,
October 4, 2012, at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. Pastor Richard Dooley will
officiate.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2012, Vinton, Roanoke Co., VA, Obituary
Published in Roanoke Times from October 5 to
October 6, 2012
Nancy Lois St.Clair, 71, of Vinton, went to be with the Lord on
Thursday, October 4, 2012. She was a Private Duty Certified Nursing Assistant
for 25 years working at South Roanoke Nursing Home and Care Unlimited.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Stirl and Madelaine
Brizendine; one son, Robert W. St. Clair Jr.; three brothers, Russell, Tommy,
and Dee Brizendine; and one sister, Evelyn Morris.
Nancy is survived by her loving husband, Robert W. St.Clair; four
daughters, Sandra Donahue, Lisa Hacker and husband, Steve, Tammy Hamblin and
husband, Kenneth, Wanda Arfan and husband, Eido; nine grandchildren, Mattie Wagner, Michael and Allen Stover, Kenneth and
Ronnie Hamblin, Kevin, David and Brandy Blankenship, Elizabeth Strickland; seven
great-grandchildren; one sister, Juanita Spence; two brothers, George and
Warren Brizendine.
A funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, October 6,
2012, at Oakey's East Chapel, with Pastor Burrell D. Baker and Pastor Elmer
Clemons officiating. Interment will follow in Daleville Cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Roanoke Co., VA, SSDI, http://ssdi.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi
Blankenship,
Robert K. 75, 19Aug1935 - 22May2011, Roanoke, Roanoke, VA, VA-230-38-0692
Rockbridge
Glasgow, Rockbridge Co., VA, Accident
http://www.roanoke.com/news/roanoke/wb/309174
Fatal Rockbridge County car crash brings
manslaughter charge. By
Chase Purdy
Authorities have charged a Glasgow man with involuntary
manslaughter after a fatal crash in Rockbridge County on Monday. Virginia State
Police Sgt. Rob Carpentieri said James D. Blankenship,
21, was driving a 1997 Jeep Wrangler along Virginia 698, about a mile west of
Virginia 608, when he drove off the right side of the road and overturned in a
creek. One of his passengers, James Lee Montieth, Jr., 48, also of Glasgow, was
pronounced dead at the scene. Carpentieri said Montieth was not wearing his
seat belt.
Blankenship also
was charged with single counts of driving under the influence and reckless
driving, Carpentieri said. Police said Blankenship
suffered minor injuries in the crash, as did his second passenger, Charles A.
Floyd, 22, of an unknown address.
Blankenship was
taken by troopers to the Rockbridge County Jail, where he is being held without
bond, Carpentieri said. Rockbridge County General District Court records show Blankenship was convicted May 11 of improper driving.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Rockingham
2010, Hensley Hollow,
Rockingham Co., VA, Obituary
Bluefield
Daily Telegraph (WV) -
November 14, 2010
Corlee Hall, 69, of Hensley Hollow, WV, passed away surrounded by
her loving family at her home on Friday, November 12, 2010. She was born March
13, 1941 in Avondale, WV, a daughter of the late Ira and Marie Mullins Blankenship.
She was a homemaker and loving wife and mother. She was of the
Baptist faith and an active volunteer of Five Loaves and Two Fishes Food Bank.
In addition to her parents, her husband of 42 years, Herman Hall,
preceded her in death; along with two brothers, Mack and Butch Hall; and a
great-granddaughter, Sabrina Thomas.
Survivors include a son, Brandon Hall; and daughter, Margie Hall,
both of the home; daughters, Linda Thomas of Bedford, VA, Brenda Mullins of
Hensley, and Barbara Gibson of Sandy Huff; six grandchildren; seven
great-grandchildren; two brothers, Benny England and Donald England, both of
Hensley; two sisters, Shirley Willard of Big Sandy and Patricia Shook of
Franklin, NC; a dear special friend, Margie Falvo; a special friend of the
family, Sara Powers; her special dog, Gizmo; and a host of other loving family
and friends.
Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m., Monday November 15,
2010 in the Myrtle Valley Baptist Church, Hensley Hollow, with the Reverend
Bubby Flavo officiating. Corlee will be laid to rest in the Upper England
Cemetery, Hensley Hollow, WV.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Russell
+2010, Belfast, Russell
Co., VA, Obituary
Bluefield
Daily Telegraph (WV) -
August 20, 2010
Mr. Ron Keene, age 51, of Belfast, VA, passed away Tuesday August
17, 2010 in a Bristol, TN. hospital following a brief illness. Born at
Richlands, VA, he was the son of Eulis and Kathleen Ward Keen of Slate Creek, VA,
and was a 1977 Graduate of Grundy High School.
He was employed with the Virginia State Police for the past 28
years. He was a licensed HAM Radio Operator (N4NP) and a member of the ARRL. He
was an avid mountain biker on the creeper trail. He loved fishing hunting and
his greatest love was being Pop Pop to his granddaughter, Eden.
He was preceded in death by one son, Shawn Anthony Keene; and two
brothers-in-law, Johnny Mullins and Sandy Blankenship.
In addition to his parents, he is survived by his loving wife of 29
years, Kim Keene; one daughter, Ashley Nicole Keene
of Belfast, VA; one son, Christopher Adam Keene and wife Melody of Pounding
Mill, VA; one granddaughter, Eden Emersyn Faith Keene; one sister, Nina Ratliff
and husband Tim of Timberville, VA; three nephews, Lance Ratliff, Brody
Mullins, Cody Mullins; mother and father-in-law, Sanford and Geneva Blankenship of Manassas, VA; sister-in-law, Pam
Mullins of Abingdon, VA. Many friends and co-workers also survive.
Funeral services for Mr. Ron Keene will be conducted at 1:00 p.m.,
Saturday August 21, 2010 at the Singleton Funeral Service Chapel at Cedar
Bluff, VA. Entombment will follow in the Greenhills Memory Gardens Mausoleum at
Claypool Hill, VA. Family and friends will serve as pallbearers. Honorary
pallbearers will be his Virginia State Police
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2010, Cleveland, Russell
Co., VA, Obituary
Published in Bristol
Herald Courier from December 17 to December 18, 2010
Sadie Blankenship Campbell, age 101, of the Mill Creek community, went to be with the lord
Wednesday, Dec. 15, 2010, in the Russell County Medical Center. Born April 18,
1909, she was the daughter of the late Crockett Blankenship
and the late Ella Williams
Blankenship, and the wife of
the late Barclay Campbell. She was the oldest member of the Mill Creek Baptist
Church, where she was a pianist and Sunday school teacher.
In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death
by nine siblings.
Survivors include two daughters, Betty Yates and husband Clyde and
Faye Barton and husband Don; two sons, Bobby Campbell and wife Violet and Ted
Campbell and wife Joyce; grandchildren, Rick Campbell, Ava Gilmer, Ann Jones,
Angie Long, Michelle Hoback, Greg Barton and Mike Barton; great-grandchildren,
Benjamin Gilmer, Andrew Gilmer, Elizabeth Jones, Ana Jones, Susan Jones, T.J.
Dishuk, Steven Dishuk, Hunter Hoback, Laiken Hoback, Isabella Barton, Grant
Barton, Eva Barton, Tyler Barton, Peyton Barton and Josh Barton.
Funeral service will be conducted 1 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 18, 2010,
in the Combs Funeral Service Chapel with the Rev. Wil Cantrell officiating.
Burial will follow in the Russell Memorial Cemetery, Lebanon, VA. Grandsons,
great-grandsons and nephew, Jack
Blankenship will serve as
pallbearers.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2010, Honaker,
Russell Co., VA, Obituary
http://obitsforlife.com/obituary/166403/Ball-Major.php
Mr. Major Fitchue June Ball, Jr. age 85, of the Big A Mountain section of Honaker, Virginia, passed away Sunday
(February 28, 2010) at his home. Born November 20, 1924 in Buchanan County,
Virginia, he was a son of the late Major F. Ball, Sr. and Mary Ann Harris Ball.
A lifelong resident of the area, he attended Trinity Freewill Baptist Church
and was a dedicated Sunday School Teacher for over fifty years. A World War II
veteran, he had served in the United States Navy and had spent his years as a
carpenter.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one
daughter, Linda Lockhart, two grandsons, Andrew Ball and Benjamin Compton,
seven brothers, Arthur, Luther, Walter, Claude, Roy, James Carol, and Boyd Ball
and five sisters, Bertha Presley, Myrtle McCracken, Pearl Thompson, Flossie
Ball, and Fonnie Surface.
Survivors include his wife of sixty-three years, Arbutus Rasnake
Ball of the home; three daughters, Anna Blankenship and husband,
Ted of Honaker, Barbara Rose and husband, Rev.
Claude Rose of Council, and Becky Jane Compton and husband, Kenny of Lebanon;
two sons, Kenneth Ball and Jimmy Ball both of Honaker; brothers, Harry Byrd
Ball of Honaker, Harold Ball of Orlando, Florida, Franklin D. Ball of Roanoke,
Clyde Ball, Earl Ball, and Jack Ball all of Council; sister, Helen Stevens of
Davenport; thirteen grandchildren and four great-grandchildren also survive.
Funeral services will be conducted at 11:00 AM Thursday in the
Honaker Funeral Home Chapel, Honaker, Virginia with Rev. Edward Tiller and Rev.
Roy Lee Wilson officiating. Interment will follow in Frank Smith Cemetery on
Big A Mountain, Virginia. Military honors will be
conducted by VFW Post 7360 of Grundy, Virginia. Pallbearers will be grandsons, Anthony Rose, Kevin Blankenship, Christopher Compton, David Javin
Lockhart, Josh Ball, Seth Ball, and Matthew Ball. Honorary pallbearers will be
Mike Hillman, Randall Hillman, Lloyd Belcher, Charles Stevens, Robert Tiller,
Eddie Mathis, and Curvin Fletcher.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2010, Honaker,
Russell Co., VA, Obituary
http://obitsforlife.com/obituary/166406/Compton-Paul.php
Mr. Paul Crockett Compton, Jr., age 66, of the Thompson Creek
section of Honaker, Virginia went to be with his Lord on Friday (March 12,
2010) in a Richlands, Virginia
hospital after a short battle with cancer and other long term illnesses. Born
September 4, 1943 in Honaker, Virginia, he was a son of the late Paul Compton,
Sr. and Ellen Musick Compton. He had spent most of his life in the area and was
of the Freewill Baptist faith. He loved to farm, work
with cattle, and was an avid hunter and fisherman.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two
sisters, Marie Willis and June Harris, and two brothers, Carl Henry Compton and
Billie Lee Compton.
Survivors include his beloved wife of forty-seven years, Catherine
Susie McGlothlin Compton; one son, Jerry Wayne Compton of Honaker; three daughters, Ms. Paula Sharon Cook and Mrs. Donald (Lisa) Blankenship both of Honaker and Mrs. William (Debra)
Jennings, III of Kingsport, TN; five very special grandchildren, Lindsey
Blankenship, Lauren Blankenship, Khirsten Cook, Channing Cook and Alexis
Jennings; two brothers, Charles Compton of Chesterfield, Virginia and Sherman
Compton of Richmond, Virginia; two sisters, Lola Pearl Seagroves of North
Carolina and Mrs. Eddie (Irene) Scott of Chesapeake; one brother-in-law, Leroy
Willis of Chester, Virginia; one very special cousin, Naamon Coleman of
Pikeville, Kentucky and several nieces and nephews also survive.
Funeral services will be conducted at 2 PM Monday at the Honaker Funeral
Home Chapel with Rev. Peerman Lester and Rev. Fairley Spencer officiating.
Interment will follow in the Ketron Memorial Gardens in Lebanon, Virginia.
Pallbearers will be Channing Cook, Troy Lester, Audrey Lester, Charles Compton,
Jeffery Compton, Frank Compton and Johnny Perkins. Honorary pallbearers will be
Foster Compton , Mitchell Harris, Naamon Coleman, Dr.
William Hunter and members of the Bandy Hunting Club.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2012, Honaker, Russell Co., VA, Obituary
Published in Bristol Herald Courier from
October 31 to November 1, 201
Ellis Taylor, 69, of the New Garden section of Honaker, passed away
on Tuesday, Oct 30, 2012. Born in New Garden on April 29, 1943, he was the son
of the late Cleveland and Molly Hess Taylor.
A retired coal miner, Mr. Taylor worked for Island Creek Coal
Company and was a member of the UMWA Local No. 150. He enjoyed fishing, cattle
farming and the outdoors. He was the last surviving member of his immediate
family.
In addition to his parents, six brothers, Roy Taylor, George Perry
Taylor, Leo Taylor, Dewey Taylor, Amos Taylor and Walker Taylor and six sisters, Charmie Shukur, Amanda Ball
Nipper, Beulah Helton, Lucille Alderson, Mary Ann Rutrough and Maudie Mae Smith Blankenship also preceded him in death.
He is survived by several nieces and nephews and a special friend,
Frank Compton.
A graveside service will be held at 1 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 2, 2012,
at Ketron Memorial Gardens Mausoleum in Lebanon, VA, with the Rev. Kenny Taylor
officiating.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
SSDI; Blankenship, Maudie M., 68,
11Feb1935 - 01Jun2003, Honaker, Russell, VA, VA-225-40-2870
+2010, Lebanon,
Russell Co., VA, Obituary
http://obitsforlife.com/obituary/166413/Martin-Frank.php
Mr. Frank D. Martin, age 74, of Lebanon, Virginia, passed away
Wednesday (March 31, 2010) in a Lebanon, Virginia hospital. Born September 27,
1935 in Drill, Virginia, he was a son of the late Bert E. and Ida Cook Martin.
He had spent his early life in the Drill area, where he was
employed as a coal miner in the early 60s. He then moved to northern Virginia,
where he retired as a carpenter, with everyone being pleased with his excellent
work. He loved his family and enjoyed traveling and camping with his wife and
grandsons throughout the United States and Canada. He was always proud of his
grandsons and their accomplishments. He was an active member of Finney Senior
Citizens and throughout his community. He was also a faithful member of the
Free Christian Church on Big A Mountain.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one sister,
Mary Martin.
Survivors include his wife,
Mavis Blankenship Martin of the home; one daughter, Barbara Martin
Jessee and husband, Steve of Rileyville, Virginia; two grandsons, Steven Jessee
and Christopher Jessee both of Rileyville, Virginia; two sisters, Mable Baldwin
and friend, Wayne Taylor of Honaker and Katie Dye and husband, David of Rowe;
two nieces, Linda Baldwin and friend, Jerry Vance and Brenda Vance and husband,
Bill also survive.
Funeral services will be conducted at 11:00 AM Saturday in the
Honaker Funeral Home Chapel, Honaker, Virginia with Rev. Edward Tiller and Rev.
Ancil Childress officiating. Interment will follow in Greenhills Memory Gardens
at Claypool Hill, Virginia. Relatives and friends will serve as pallbearers.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2010, Honaker, Russell Co., VA, Obituary
http://obitsforlife.com/obituary/166513/Wilkinson-Dorothy.php
Mrs. Dorothy Helen Stiltner Wilkinson, age 79, of Honaker,
Virginia, passed away Monday (December 13, 2010) at her home. Born February 15,
1931 in Russell County, Virginia, she was a daughter of the late Grover and
Molly Wilson Stiltner. She had attended Swords Creek Community Baptist Church.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her
husband, Wyatt Wilkinson, three brothers, and one sister.
Survivors include four children, Helen Ramsey Kirkpatrick and
husband, Ray of Abingdon, Shelia Sisk and husband, Brady of Keen Mountain,
Rickey Ramsey and wife, Paulette of Swords Creek, and Linda Horne and husband,
Keith of Belfast; five sisters, Shirley Blankenship of Honaker, Jeanette Coleman and husband,
Donald of North Carolina, Esther Hess and husband, Harlen of Cambridge, Ohio,
Betty Boyd and husband, Richard of Oakwood, and Jearline Whited of Swords
Creek; one brother, G.C. Stiltner of Oakwood; five grandchildren, several
great-grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews also survive.
Funeral services will be conducted at 2:00 PM Friday in the Honaker
Funeral Home Chapel, Honaker, Virginia with Bro. Leslie Ritchie and Rev. Ancil
Childress officiating. Interment will follow in Clinch Valley Memorial Cemetery
at Richlands, Virginia. Relatives and friends will serve as pallbearers.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2010, Honaker, Russell Co., VA, Obituary
http://obitsforlife.com/obituary/166517/Blankenship-Teddy.php
Mr. Teddy Douglas Blankenship, age 62, of Honaker, Virginia, passed away Wednesday (December 22,
2010) at his home. Born August 24, 1948 in Page, Virginia, he was a son of the
late Jay Hugh and Goldie Compton Blankenship.
A lifelong resident of the area, he was a disabled coal miner and a
member of Rosedale Baptist Church. He was very active in the community,
participating in the Rural Area Medical project, the S.H.A.R.E. Meal Program,
Diabetes Kids Camp, and the Local Health Fair. For the past thirteen years, he
had been responsible for the Russell County Diabetes Support Group and the
Southwest Virginia Star Kids Christmas Project, growing the program from 10 to
998 children.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one brother, Jay Blankenship, Jr., sisters, Barbara Ann Boyd, Edith, Hazel Bill, and Esther Joe.
Survivors include his wife
of forty-one years, Anna Mae
Ball Blankenship of the home;
one son, Kevin Blankenship of the home; one daughter, Amanda Thomas of the home; his snuggle-bug
granddaughter, Raine Owens; grandchildren, Savannah, Morgan, Krista, David,
Brandon, and Kaitlyn; one sister, Janet Ratliff; like a brother, Danny Denver; friends, Frazier and Helen
Snead and Danny Owens; two kids at heart, Rebecca Compton and Kenneth Ball;
several nieces and nephews also survive.
Funeral services will be conducted at 11:00 AM Tuesday in the
Honaker Funeral Home Chapel, Honaker, Virginia with Rev. J. C. Steele
officiating. Interment will follow in the Frank Smith Cemetery on Big A Mountain, Virginia with Rev. Roy Lee Wilson officiating.
Pallbearers will be Jeff McCracken, Chuck Price, Tim Fields, Jim Lockhart, Mike
Ryan, and Frazier Snead.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2011, Honaker, Russell Co., VA, Obituary
http://obitsforlife.com/obituary/333653/Blankenship-Sisk-Tina.php
Tina Denise Blankenship Sisk, age 45, of Honaker, Virginia, passed away Sunday (April 24, 2011)
at her home. Born July 6, 1965 in Richlands, Virginia, she was a daughter of Shirley Stiltner Blankenship of Honaker and the late Arlen Slim Blankenship. She had spent most of her life in the
area and was a graduate of Garden High School.
Her only daughter, Jodi Caye Sisk passed away the same day. In
addition to her father, she was preceded in death by one brother, Michael
Blankenship.
In addition to her mother, survivors include two sisters, Patty Dye of
Gloucester, Virginia and Rita Musick of
Honaker; one brother, Keith Blankenship and wife, Rita Faye of Rowe; several
nieces, nephews and cousins also survive.
Funeral services will be conducted at 2:00 PM Wednesday in the
Honaker Funeral Home Chapel, Honaker, Virginia with Rev. Ancil Childress, Rev.
Leonard Meadows, and Rev. Arvil Arwood officiating. Interment will follow in
Greenhills Memory Gardens at Claypool Hill, Virginia. Nephews will serve as
pallbearers.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2011, Honaker, Russell Co., VA, Obituary
http://obitsforlife.com/obituary/333652/Sisk-Jodi.php
Jodi Caye Sisk, age 18, of Honaker, Virginia, passed away Sunday
(April 24, 2011) at her home. Born May 22, 1992 in Abingdon, Virginia, she was
a daughter of Johnny Dean Sisk of Honaker, and the late Tina Denise Blankenship
Sisk who passed away the same
day. She had spent most of her life in the area.
Survivors include her father and step-mother, Johnny and Sandra
Sisk of Honaker; maternal grandmother,
Shirley Blankenship of the home; paternal grandfather, Alden
Junior Sisk of Mavisdale; special friend, James J.J. Hale, Jr.; several aunts,
uncles, and cousins also survive.
Funeral services will be conducted at 2 PM Wednesday in the Honaker
Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Ancil Childress, Rev. Leonard Meadows and Rev.
Arvil Arwood officiating. Interment will follow in the Greenhills Memory
Gardens at Claypool Hill, Virginia. Relatives and friends will serve as
pallbearers.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2011, Honaker, Russell Co., VA, Obituary
http://obitsforlife.com/obituary/325911/Helton-Hulas.php
Mr. Hulas James Helton, age 65, of Honaker, Virginia, passed away
Wednesday (April 6, 2011) in a Lebanon,
Virginia hospital. Born July 30, 1945 in Buchanan County, Virginia, he was a
son of the late Ira Millard and Bertha Blankenship Helton. A lifelong resident of the area, he was of the Freewill Baptist
faith. He was a United States Army veteran, having served in Vietnam. He was a
retired coal miner and member of the UMWA.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife,
Bertha Helton, one sister, Peggy Helton, and three brothers, Hurshel Helton, E.
K. Helton, and Virgil Helton.
Survivors include two step daughters, Juanita Harris and husband,
Clyde of Council and Linda Sawyers and husband, Don of Newport, Michigan; two
step sons, Nolon Harris and wife, Linda and Charles Harris and wife, Judy all
of Honaker; one sister, Betty Helton of Honaker; two half-sisters, Juanita Hale
of Patterson and Hester Owens of Richmond; two half-brothers, Rev. Chester Ball
of Honaker and Leroy Ball of Council; fifteen step-grandchildren, twenty-five
step-great-grandchildren, and four step great great grandchildren also survive.
Funeral services will be conducted at 2:00 PM Saturday in the
Honaker Funeral Home Chapel, Honaker, Virginia with Rev. Roy Lee Wilson and
Rev. Ancil Childress officiating. Interment will follow in Helton Cemetery at
Stinson Ridge, Virginia. Pallbearers will be Brad Harris, Ricky Helton, Joe
Helton, Michael Hubbard, Brian Harris, David Harris, and Jeffery Harris.
Honorary pallbearers will be George Helton and Garfield Hess. Military
graveside honors will be conducted by the American Veterans Honor Guard of
Richlands, Virginia.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2011, Honaker, Russell Co., VA, Obituary
http://obitsforlife.com/obituary/370154/Kennon-Linda-Coxton-Cook.php
Linda Coxton Cook
Claudette Kennon
Linda Coxton Cook Kennon, age 53 of Honaker, Virginia, passed away
Thursday (July 14, 2011) at a Lebanon, Virginia hospital. Born April 28, 1958
in Tazewell County, Virginia she was a daughter of the late Carlie Elva Street
Coxton and Coy Blankenship. She had spent most of her life in the
area and was a member of Outreach Temple in Wysor Valley, Virginia. She had
served in the Ladies Auxiliary of the VFW.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her
husband, Joseph Jackson Kennon, Jr.; one brother, Hershel Coxton and four
sisters, Daisy Shevy, Velva Taylor, Geraldine Hatfield and Della Hatfield.
Survivors include three children, Vickie Cook of Louisa, Virginia
and Carla Dye and Benjamin Cook both of Honaker, Virginia; special son-in-law,
Jason; special daughter-in-law, Tiffany; seven grandchildren, Tre, Shey, Alex,
Peyton, Rodney, Deshawn and Alexis; one sister, Judy Jenkins of Gordonsville, Virginia;
eight brothers, Arvil Bob Coxton, Sonny Coxton, Bill Coxton, Burkie Coxton,
John L. Coxton, Joe Coxton, and Ricky Coxton all of Tazewell, Virginia and
Scotty Coxton of Honaker, Virginia; longtime friend, Larry Cook of Honaker,
Virginia; special friend, Regina Cook of Honaker, Virginia; special pet,
Precious and several nieces and nephews also survive.
Funeral services will be conducted at 2 PM Tuesday in the Honaker
Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Arvil Arwood and Rev. Gary Hess officiating.
Interment will follow in the Coxton Cemetery at Thompson Valley, Virginia.
Relatives and friends will serve as pallbearers.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2011, Honaker, Russell Co., VA, Obituary
http://obitsforlife.com/obituary/352084/Boyd-Erma.php
Mrs. Erma Louise Smith Boyd, 91, of Honaker, Virginia, went to be
with the Lord on Wednesday (June 1, 2011). Born December 21, 1919 in Russell
County, Virginia, she was a daughter of the late Edward Grant and Frances
Virginia Crawford Smith.
She was a member of Valley View Freewill Baptist Church of Honaker
for fifty-five years, serving as a deaconess and Sunday School
teacher. She was well known for her hospitality in the church as well as to
neighbors and family and is treasured by her children and grandchildren as a
Christian example.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her
husband of fifty-one years, Stanley W. Boyd; three brothers, Roby Smith, John
Smith and Hubert Smith; four sisters, Ethel Keene, Leona Lee, Eula Sample Hale
and Nancy Harris Anderson; two sons-in-law, Larry Bostic and Franklin Ratliff.
In her generation, she was the last surviving member of her immediate family.
Survivors include four daughters, Mary Katherine Jackson and
husband, Carl of Honaker, Margaret Ann Ratliff of Lebanon, Betty Lorene Smith
and husband, Stewart of Vienna, Virginia and Donna Jane Bostic of Swords Creek,
Virginia; one son, Stanley Keith Boyd and wife, Debbie of Bristol; twelve grandchildren, Lynn Jackson and wife,
Kim, Stephen Jackson and wife, Debbie, David Ratliff and wife, Karen, Dr. Brian
Ratliff and wife, Donna, Gail Partin and husband, Phillip, Natalie Blankenship and husband,
Brian, Stephanie Varney and husband, Curtis,
Colby Smith, Jennifer Hubbard and husband, Doug, Kevin Bostic and wife, Erica,
Jonathan Bostic and Caleb Boyd; twent great
grandchildren, Zachary, Emily, Kyler, Kade and Kalena Jackson, Heather,
Hillary, Rebekah, Holly and Joshua Ratliff; Maegan Quesenberry, Landon Partin, Austin, Aaron and Annah Blankenship, Kaitlyn and Chandler Hubbard, Paige and Lorelai Bostic and
Chloe Varney also survive.
Funeral services will be conducted at 11 AM Saturday in the Honaker
Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Kenny Taylor officiating. Interment will follow
in the Greenhills Memory Gardens at Claypool Hill, Virginia. Grandsons will
serve as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers will be Deacons of Valley View
Freewill Baptist Church, nephews and great-grandsons.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2012, Honaker, Russell Co., VA, Obituary
Published in Bristol Herald Courier on
October 9, 2012
Mr. Scottie J. Coxton, age 50, made his way to Heaven on Oct. 6,
2012. Born Nov. 17, 1961, in Grundy, VA, he was a son of the late Elva Street
Coxton and Coy Blankenship. He was raised in the Thompson Valley
section of Tazewell, VA, but lived in Honaker at the time of his death. He was
employed as a coal miner at Omega Mines in Flatrock, VA.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his
sisters, Velva Taylor, Daisy Chevy, Gerldene Hatfield, Linda Kennon and Della
Hatfield; as well as several nieces and nephews.
Survivors include his wife of 18 years, Tracy Coxton of the home;
children, Daniel Jenkins and wife, Hope and Tina Hagy both of Tazewell, Scottie
(Buck) Coxton, William (Lee) Coxton, Audrey Shortt and husband, Matt, Ashley
Wibel and husband, Ethan, Courtney Coxton and Dylan Coxton all of Honaker, and
Joseph Coxton of Madison County, VA; one live-in granddaughter, Taylor Coxton,
along with three other granddaughters, Cierra Shortt (Papaw's Lil' Boy),
Jasmine Shortt and Nevaeh Hess; seven grandsons, Matthew Salyers, Justin
Thacker, Jason Thacker, Scottie Coxton, Matthew Shortt, Bryson Hess and Braiden
Corvin; surviving siblings, Arvil Coxton and wife, Sharron, Lester Coxton and
wife, Jeanette, John L. Coxton and wife, Sandy, William Coxton, Rick Coxton and
wife, Lyla, Darrell Coxton and Joe Coxton and wife, Connie all of Tazewell, and
one sister, Judy Rollins of Gordonsville, VA; two special brothers-in-law,
Harry Hatfield and Dave Hatfield; and several nieces and nephews also survive.
Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Wednesday in the
Honaker Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Micheal Justice officiating.
Interment will follow in the Coxton Cemetery in Thompson Valley, Virginia.
Pallbearers will be Johnny Coxton, Keith Stiltner, Jody Blankenship, Dylan Coxton, Daniel Jenkins, William
Coxton, Matt Shortt and Randy Puckett.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2010, Lebanon, Russell
Co., VA,
Mr. Preston Messer, Jr., age 84, of Lebanon, VA, passed away
Thurs., Feb. 25, 2010 at his home following a lengthy illness. He was born in
Twin Branch, WV, and was the son of the late William Preston and Thelma Irene
Rhodes Messer. He was a coal miner and foreman for Clinch Field Coal Company.
He worked for MSHA as a federal mine inspector for 16 years until retiring in
1990. He was a member of the UMWA.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one
brother, Arnam Messer; three sisters, Mildred Wheeler, Ruth Elswick, and
Imogene Pierce; two nephews; and one niece.
Survivors are: His wife: Helen Sanders Messer; two daughters: Gerry Carter and husband,
Terry, of Lebanon, VA, Deborah
Blankenship and husband, David, of Holden Beach, NC; one granddaughter: Jolie Francis and
husband, Richie, of Dungannon, VA; one grandson: Adam Blankenship of Holden Beach, NC; one brother: Harold Messer and wife, Shirley,
of Cedar Bluff, VA; several nieces and nephews also survive. Special
thanks to a special family friend and aide, Mary Dale Moore.
Funeral services for Preston Messer were conducted Sat., Feb. 27,
2010 at 5:00 pm at the Hurst-Scott Funeral Chapel in Richlands, VA, with the
Rev. Delmar Somoskey and Bill Keele officiating. Interment followed Sun. at
Greenhills Memory Gardens at Claypool Hill, VA.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2012, Lebanon, Russell Co., VA, Obituary
Published in Bristol Herald Courier on
December 15, 2012
Chester M. Street, age 71, passed away Friday, Dec. 14, 2012. Born
Aug. 24, 1941, in Whitewood, VA, he was the son of the late Arthur and Gracie Blankenship Street.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his first
wife, Wilma Street; and one brother, Charlie Street.
He is survived by his wife, Patty Street; three daughters, Dawneda
Cole and husband Steve of Jewell Ridge, VA, Angie Blevins and husband Ronnie of
Claypool Hill, VA, and Valerie Street Sargent of Honaker, VA; two brothers,
Alvie Street and wife Cathy of Stafford, VA, and Jerry Street and wife Betty of
Claypool Hill; two sisters, Lily Jane Cooper and husband Sherman of Stafford
and Brenda Mitchell and husband Laymon of Jewell Ridge; three grandchildren,
Shawn Sargent, Sarah Blevins and Colton Putnam; and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 16, 2012,
at Singleton Funeral Service Chapel at Cedar Bluff with the Rev. Troy Lester,
the Rev. Ancil Childress and the Rev. Hobert Kennedy officiating. Burial will
follow in the Greenhills Memory Gardens at Claypool Hill. Pallbearers will be
family and friends.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2010, Swords
Creek, Russell Co., VA, Obituary
http://obitsforlife.com/obituary/166439/Campbell-Lottie.php
Mrs. Lottie Blankenship Campbell, age 92, of Swords Creek, Virginia, passed away Saturday (June 12,
2010) in a Lebanon, Virginia
hospital. Born April 8, 1918 in Page, Virginia, she was a daughter of the late Jeremiah and Caldonia Hess Blankenship. A
lifelong resident of the Buchanan and Russell county areas, she had made her
home for the past sixteen years with her daughter, Betty Smith and her family.
She was of the Pentecostal Holiness faith and attended Robinson Fork Church.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her
husband, Glenn Campbell, two sons, Jerry Charles Campbell and Buford Campbell,
daughters, Rosalee Perkins and an infant daughter, several brothers and
sisters, grandchildren, Ronnie, Donnie, and William Perkins,
great-grandchildren, Mary and Perry Dye, and step-granddaughter, Mary Elizabeth
Stokes. In her generation, she was the last surviving member of her immediate
family.
Survivors include three daughters, Jane Hale of Oakwood, Glenna
Stokes and husband, Charles and Betty Smith and husband, Carl all of Swords
Creek; three sons, Joseph Campbell and wife, Norma of North Carolina, Arnold
Bounce Campbell and wife, Martha of Rowe, and Steven Campbell and wife, Pamela
of Swords Creek; thirty-two grandchildren, forty-six great-grandchildren, and
thirty-six great-great-grandchildren also survive.
Funeral services will be conducted at 2:00 PM Wednesday in the
Honaker Funeral Home Chapel, Honaker, Virginia with Rev. Ancil Childress and
Rev. Leonard Meadows officiating. Interment will follow in Greenhills Memory
Gardens at Claypool Hill, Virginia. Grandsons will serve as pallbearers.
Granddaughters will serve as flowergirls. Honorary pallbearers will be special
friend, David Gray, family, friends, and a host of special nieces and nephews.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Russell Co., VA, SSDI, http://ssdi.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi
Blankenship, Teddy
D. 62, 24Aug1948 - 22Dec2010, Honaker,
Russell, VA, VA-229-70-9707
Salem
City
2010, Salem City, VA, Obituary
Bluefield
Daily Telegraph (WV) -
July 23, 2010
Evelyn Lake Catron, age 77, of Salem, VA, formerly of Bland and
North Tazewell, VA, passed away Wednesday, July 21, 2010 at the Richfield
Recovery and Care Center in Salem, VA. Born June 5, 1933 in Giles County, VA,
she was a daughter of the late Paul and Grace Houchins Tickle.
She was of the Methodist faith and attended church at the Richfield
Recovery and Care Center. Mrs. Catron was a homemaker, when her health allowed
she enjoyed crafts, gardening, bingo, and dancing. She always had a pleasant
smile, enjoyed meeting new people and helping children. She loved her children,
grandchildren, her cats and her dogs.
In addition to her parents,
she was preceded in death by her husband, William Catron; two children, David
Wayne Wright and Little Otis Wright, Jr.; one sister, Lois Hall.
Survivors include two
daughters, Juanita Hager and husband, Ronnie of Bland, VA. and Debra Dixon and
husband, Robert of Shawsville, VA; one son, Mark Anthony Wright of North
Carolina; one sister, Margaret Wood of Vineland, N.J.; one brother, Curtis
Tickle of Newport News, VA; four grandchildren, Crystal Borich, Windy Wagner,
Elizabeth Wright, and Daniella Harmon; three grandchildren, Tyler Gillespie,
Beth Gillespie, and Niki Wright.
Funeral services will be conducted at 2:00 p.m., Friday, July 23,
2010 at Peery & St. Clair Funeral Home Chapel in Tazewell, VA. with the Pastor Jimmy Conley officiating. Burial will follow
at Grandview Memory Gardens in Bluefield, VA. Pallbearers will be David
Burgess, George Boshell, James Sparks, Melvin Blankenship , Mark Wright, and Robert Dixon.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2011, Salem, City, VA, Obituary
The Roanoke Times, (VA) - February 6, 2011
Crockett J. (CJ) Blankenship, 86, of Salem, VA, entered into eternal rest on Friday, February
4, 2011. He retired in 1990 from the city of Salem, after 29 years of faithful
service. He is preceded in death by his wife, Dorothy U. Blankenship.
CJ is survived by
three brothers, Woody, Mark and Theodore; and two sisters, Mary Melton and Texanna
Herndon. Left to cherish his memory are his children, Melvin and Mary Blankenship, Phyllis and Ralph
Reese, Patricia and Joe Worrell, Dorothy and Charles Dickerson, and Donald and Nancy Blankenship. Surviving grandchildren are Missy Smith, Wayne Blankenship, Brian Blankenship,
Eric Looney, Sara Blankenship, Carol Sue Walker, Lorrie Reese, Dana
Tatum, Darrell Worrell, Chuck Dickerson, Tracey Blankenship,
Kasey Clark, Josh Blankenship and Donnie Blankenship Jr. CJ is also survived by 25 great-grandchildren and three
great-great-grandchildren. CJ wanted us to say a special thank you to Mary Blankenship, his faithful caregiver, who visited and
took special care of him every day. CJ was a very
loving and caring father and grandfather. He will be dearly missed.
The family will receive friends on Monday, February 7, 2011, from 5
to 7 p.m. at John M. Oakey & Son Funeral Home, Salem, VA, and funeral
services will follow at 7 p.m. with Pastor Joe Horbath officiating. Interment
will be conducted on Tuesday, February 8, 2011, at 2 p.m. in the Sherwood
Memorial Park in Salem. A fellowship will follow afterwards at the home of Melvin Blankenship.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2011, Salem, City, VA, Funeral
The Roanoke Times, (VA) - February 7, 2011
Crockett J. (CJ) Blankenship, 86, of Salem, VA, passed away Friday, February 4, 2011. Funeral
services 7 p.m. Monday, February 7, 2011, at John M. Oakey & Son Funeral
Home, Salem, 540389-5441.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2011, Salem City, VA, Obituary
The Roanoke Times, (VA) - March 28, 2011
Dr. Esther Clark Brown, of Salem, departed this life early in the
morning on Saturday, March 26, 2011 at the age of 89. She was born in Phoebus, VA.
on September 15, 1921 to Roland H. and Mary Preston
Clark.
She spent her first eight years in Norfolk, VA. before
relocating to the family estate on West Main Street in Salem, VA, where she
lived the rest of her life. Originally residing in a small home her father
built during the depression, she later moved into the family home known as the
Preston Home as an adult. She loved this home, which still stands as the oldest
building in Salem and is on the National Registry of Historical Places.
As a child, she attended Academy Street Elementary School and what
became Andrew Lewis High School. After graduating, she attended Roanoke
College, where she completed her undergraduate studies. It was at Roanoke
College that she met her future husband of 57 years, Raymond Kilbourne Brown.
After her undergraduate studies were completed, she went on to study medicine
at the Medical College of Virginia in Richmond, where she graduated on June 16,
1945. She completed her internship and residency at various hospitals in
Virginia, after which she returned to Salem. She initially went into practice
with Dr. Russo until the birth of her oldest son. In 1948, after his birth, she
opened her own office as a General Practitioner at a time when segregation was
then the order of the day, she refused to segregate her waiting room or office.
All patients were welcome in both her waiting room and office. In addition, she
continued throughout her practice to accept produce, goods and service in
barter for payment, if that was how the patients needed to pay. She also
continued to make house calls until she retired in September of 1986.
She was a member of the Roanoke Valley Chapter of the American
Medical Association. She was a very active, longtime member of First United
Methodist Church in Salem. She was active in many programs there throughout her
membership. Among these was involvement in the Girl Scouts Program when her
daughters were in the scouts. She was also very involved in the Clothes Closet
following her medical retirement. She was active with the SKY group and with
her circle group. She had a deep and abiding faith in God and Jesus Christ,
which she described as "childlike". In addition, she was a volunteer
with CHIPS in Salem and she was named Mother of the Year on three occasions, a
designation she more than deserved. Her home was always open to the friends of her
children who needed a place to stay and she never turned a child in need away.
She was a generous and loving to a fault and embodied the Christian ideal. Her
kindness and graciousness will always be remembered and stand as a life lesson
for those who knew her. She loved to garden and "putter" around her
old house, and that was how she wanted to spend her retirement.
She is preceded in death by her parents, an infant sister, another
sister, Elizabeth "Eboo" Clark and her beloved husband, Raymond K.
Brown. She is deeply missed by her family and friends and will be greatly
missed by everyone who had the privilege to know her. Her family both grieves
for their loss and rejoices in her peaceful passing on to the next life. In our
selfish hearts we would have her with us here always, but the selflessness that
she taught and lived require that we let her go with a song in our hearts.
She is survived by her family as follows: son, Steve and wife,
Dotty Brown, with grandsons, Steven II and Nathan; son, David and wife, Carol
Brown, with grandsons, D.C. Brown and great-grandson, Davis Wayne Brown,
grandson, Christopher with wife, Nicole Brown, and great-granddaughter, Ali,
and granddaughter, Melissa and stepgranddaughter, Melissa Blankenship, with stepgrandsons, Kaelin and Kyle
Blankenship; daughter, Susie,
with husband, Carmel Sheppard, and granddaughter, Amanda, with husband, Brian
Parris, grandson D.J. with wife, Sarah Sheppard, and great-grandchildren,
Elija, Moses and Rebekah Sheppard, and grandson, Alex Sheppard; daughter,
Molly, with husband, David Wade, and grandson, Mat Thomas, with wife, April
Thomas, and great-grandson, Aiden; and son, Peter, with wife, Lenee Brown, and
granddaughter, Victoria, daughter of her heart, Vanessa Persons; and special
four footed friend, Sierra; and a wealth of friends and other relatives.
A memorial service will be conducted on Wednesday, March 30, 2011, at First United Methodist Church in Salem at 11 a.m.
Arrangements are being handled by Lotz Funeral Home, Salem.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2011, Salem City, VA, Funeral
The Roanoke Times, (VA) - May 15, 2011
Phyllis Blankenship Reese, 65, of Salem, passed away on Wednesday, May 11, 2011. Funeral
Services will be held at 2 p.m. on Monday, May 16, 2011, at the chapel of John
M. Oakey & Son, Salem, VA, 540-389-5441.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2011, Salem City, VA, Death
The Roanoke Times, (VA) - June 2, 2011
Betty Lou Blankenship, 73, of Salem, passed away on Wednesday, June 1, 2011. The family
will receive friends from 2 to 4 p.m. and from 6 to 8 p.m. on Sunday, June 8,
2011, at Simpson Funeral Home, 540-366-0707.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2011, Salem City, VA, Obituary
http://obitsforlife.com/obituary/351764/Blankenship-Betty.php
Betty Lou Blankenship, 73, [January 24th, 1939] of Salem passed
away Wednesday, June 1, 2011.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Wilbert S. and Vilma Hale Blankenship and a brother, Steve Blankenship. Mrs. Blankenship retired from Levy Home Entertainment of Salem, Virginia.
She is survived by family members and friends.
The family will receive friends from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Sunday, June
8, 2011 at Simpson Funeral Home 5160 Peters Creek Road.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2011, Salem City, VA, Obituary
The Roanoke Times, (VA) - August 19, 2011
Wilbur Blaine Pleasants, Jr., 79, of Salem, went to a restful sleep
in Jesus' care on Wednesday, August 17, 2011.
Mr. Pleasants was retired from GE Salem as a Senior Tech
Specialist, Turbine Control with 38 years of service. He was Chief of the GE
Rescue Squad and an active Scout Master with Troop 216 later serving as
Commissioner of Boy Scouts. As a devoted member of Roanoke Seventh Day
Adventist Church he served as an Elder and Deacon. He was a charter member of
the Catawba Mason Cove Rescue Squad and EMT. He was a very devoted husband and
father who will be greatly missed. The family looks forward to reuniting in
Heaven under the Tree of Life.
He is predeceased by parents, Irene Kinney and Wilbur B. Pleasants
Sr.; and sister, Carolyn P. Eden.
Left to cherish his memory are his wife of 54 years, Shirley
Fischer Pleasants; children, Blaine Pleasants III (Alexis), Deborah P. Rardin
(Roger), John and Mark Pleasants, Suzanne Lancaster (Ted), and Elizabeth P.
Allison (Josh); 14 grandchildren that loved their "Papa;" and sister, Peggy P. Blankenship .
A Celebration of Wilbur's Life will be held at 5 p.m. on Saturday,
August 20, 2011, at the Roanoke Seventh Day Adventist Church, 4120 Challenger
Ave., NE, Roanoke, with Pastor Eugene Kitney officiating.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2011, Salem City, VA, Obituary
The Roanoke Times, (VA) - November 25, 2011
Dennis Martin Hannah, 77, of Salem, passed away November 23, 2011.
He was born January 9, 1934 in Botetourt County.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph Henry Hannah and
Kathleen Hazel (Tucker) King; brothers, Kenneth Hannah and Lewis (Bee) Hannah.
He is survived by his wife
of 54 years and best friend, Janice
Blankenship Hannah; daughters,
Darlene Adams (David) and Becky Martin (Brian); grandchildren, Stacey Crowder
(CJ), Rachel Ward, Whitney Dudding, and Bradley Martin; sister-in-laws,
Genevieve Hannah, Gayle Hannah, and Rita Springer; brother-in-law, Kenneth Blankenship
(Pauline); and a special friend and cow buddy Greg Duffy and family.
He retired from General Electric after 33 years of service. He
enjoyed farming and gardening and tending to his farm animals. The family would
like to thank Good Samaritan Hospice for all their support and services during
this difficult time.
The funeral service will be conducted at 11 a.m. Saturday, November
26, 2011 at the chapel of John M. Oakey and Son Funeral Home in Salem with the
Rev. Roger Matthews officiating. Interment will follow at Cedar Lawn Memorial
Park.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2012, Salem City, VA, Obituary
http://www.lotzfuneralhomeroanoke.com/obituaries/Michael-Lee-Blankenship4272019187/#/Obituary
Michael Lee Blankenship, 55, of Salem, passed away Friday, March 9, 2012.
He was predeceased by his father,
Richard M. Blankenship.
Surviving family includes his son,
Jonathan D. Blankenship; daughter,
Christina D. Blankenship and his mother, Frances S.
Blankenship.
Funeral services will be held at 3:00 PM on Tuesday, March 13, 2012
at the Lotz Funeral Home Chapel in Roanoke with Pastor Jay Fields officiating.
Interment will follow in Sherwood memorial Park in Salem.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
SSDI; Blankenship, Richard M., 70,
03Jun1936 - 27Apr2007, Roanoke City, VA, VA-230-38-1940
+2012, Salem City, VA, Obituary
The Roanoke Times, (VA) - June 8, 2012
Kimberly McGraw Blankenship Dickerson, 46, of Salem, went to be with her Heavenly Father on
Wednesday, June 6, 2012.
She was a loving daughter, sister, mother, wife, aunt, and friend.
Her faith was important to her, and apparent to those around her. She always
loved being involved in church activities, and was a member at Bonsack Baptist
Church. Among her many talents, she was a beautifully gifted singer and natural
performer and leader, and shared these gifts willingly every chance she got.
She was a full-time mom and PTA President before graduating from Radford
University and entering the classroom as a highly regarded teacher and
administrator for Roanoke City Schools.
She was preceded in death by her doting father, George Donald
McGraw.
She is survived by her loving husband, Jerry L. Dickerson; her son and daughter-in-law, Christopher and Kaitlyn
Blankenship; her daughter, Lindsey Page Blankenship; her mother, Peggy McGraw Wright; her
second father, Dallas J. Wright; her sister and brother-in-law, Sherry and
Glenn Vass; her niece, Katie Jane Vass; her sister, Robin Harrell; her niece
and nephew, Emily and Ethan Harrell; a special life-long friend, Sarah Reaser
O'Brien; and many more loving extended family members.
A funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. on Saturday, June 9,
2012, also in the chapel. The Rev. Danny Quirin will be officiating. She will
be laid to rest beside her father at Sherwood Memorial Park in Salem.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Salem City, VA, SSDI, http://ssdi.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi
Blankenship,
Crockett J. 86, 11Jan1925 - 04Feb2011, Salem City, VA, RR-722-05-2519
Blankenship, Betty
L. 72, 24Jan1939 - 01Jun2011, Salem
City, VA, VA-223-50-4209
Smyth
*2012, Smyth Co., VA, Obituary
Published in the Daily Progress from April 19 to
April 20, 2012
Dennis Blankenbeckler, 65, was born on May 17, 1946, in Smyth County, Virginia. He died
on Monday, April 16, 2012.
He was predeceased by his father,
Glen Franklin Blankenbeckler. He is survived by his mother, Carola Blankenbeckler at Dogwood Village in Orange, Virginia; his wife, Beverley Blankenbeckler of Earlysville, Virginia; his daughter, Emily Constantine and her
husband, Anthony; and grandchildren, Miles and Morgan, all of Charleston, South
Carolina; his sister, Carol B. Eddy, and her husband, David, of Palmyra,
Virginia; and a brother, Greg Blankenbeckler, and his wife, Jennifer, of
Lakewood, Colorado.
Dennis was a 1964 graduate of Chilhowie High School in southwest
Virginia. He graduated from the University of Virginia in 1968 from the School
of Commerce. After college he moved to Chicago where he worked first for
Brunswick and then for the Masonite Corporation. After nine years in Chicago,
he moved to Charlottesville, Virginia, and began working for Crouse-Hinds as a
senior systems analyst until his retirement in 1995. He married his wife
Beverley in 1989. They lived in Earlysville while Dennis continued to work.
Dennis maintained an even disposition and a positive outlook on life through
his struggles with muscular dystrophy. He continued to walk using leg braces
and canes until long after it seemed possible. After his retirement, he kept
busy by building computers for family members. He put together CD collections
and family albums of pictures that will forever remain keepsakes.
Three years ago, Dennis had to be placed on a ventilator and
relocated to Woodbine Nursing Home in Alexandria, Virginia. He continued to be
optimistic, making friends with the staff there. As he said during our last
visit, "I wake up happy in the morning; I remain happy during the day; and
I go to sleep happy at night." Those who knew him will miss his
friendliness, his kindness, his intelligence, his empathy, and his dedication
to his family. He taught us how to overcome obstacles with optimism and
perseverance.
The family will receive friends at the family-owned Beall Funeral
Home, 6512 NW Crain Highway, Route 3 South, Bowie, Maryland, from 10 until 11
a.m. Saturday, April 21, 2012, with a funeral service at 11 a.m. Interment will
follow at Lakemont Memorial Gardens in Davidsonville, Maryland.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2012, Saltville, Smyth Co., VA, Obituary
Published in Wytheville Enterprise on June
27, 2012
Peggy Kennedy Costello died peacefully June 23, 2012, at Johnston
Memorial Hospital [Abingdon, Washington Co., VA]. She was surrounded by family. God must
have needed another saintly soul to have called her to her reward so
unexpectedly. She was born in a coal camp in War, W.VA, in the year 1938 to
Henry Harrison Kennedy and Sarah
Blankenship Kennedy. She was one of ten children.
Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by her brothers,
Robert, Paul, Roy, Jerry, and Larry, and nephew, Kenneth Kennedy.
Survivors include her devoted and loving husband, Thomas; a son,
Thomas Jr. and wife, Karen, of Dallas, Ga.; daughters, Linda and husband,
Harold "Skip" Hinchey, of Saltville and Kathleen and husband, Jarren
Strong, of Glade Spring; sisters, Pauline and Bill Dale of Bluewell, W.VA,
Chloe and Dave Washburn of DeLand, Fla., and Linda and Billy Lowe of Chilhowie;
a brother, William Kennedy and Rebecca of Tennessee; nephews, Roger and wife,
Sally Kennedy, of DeLand, Fla., and Michael Kennedy of Smyth County; her
devoted and loving grandchildren include Kaela, Kelsie, Preston, Kealie and TJ;
and her great-granddaughter, Jillian.
She was a very quiet person and a loving mother, sister, daughter
and wife. She once told me that the more love she gave the more she would have
to give, and that love was returned tenfold, especially by her grandchildren.
Family was her life. Along with her military career husband, Tom, she raised
three wonderful children and held the family together from base to base. Life
is not easy for a GI's wife, often times being both mom and dad while husband
was away.
A memorial service was conducted Monday, June 25, at Henderson's
Funeral Home in Saltville at 7 p.m. with the Rev. David Mumpower officiating.
Her final resting place will be on the mountain top in Hurley at the Adam Blankenship Family Cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
*2012, Marion, Smyth Co., VA, Obituary
http://www.bradleysfh.com/fh/obituaries/obituary.cfm?o_id=1505817&fh_id=13941
Josephine Wassum Blankenbeckler; Beloved momma, grandmother, and aunt died
peacefully in the loving arms of Jesus on June 12, 2012 at Valley Nursing Care
Center, where she was a beloved patient. Born in Marion, VA on July 14, 1915 to
Thomas Baker Wassum and Sally Blanche Farris Wassum, she survived her twin
Eileen, who died at one month. She was the last of seven brothers and sisters
to rest with Jesus her Savior: Edwin, Wilbur, Virginia, Bessie and Thomas
(twins), and Mary.
She was married to Carl Eugene Blankenbeckler of
Clinchburg, VA for and was a life long member of Marion Baptist Church. Music
meant a lot to Mrs. Blankenbeckler, and she enjoyed singing for 15 years with
the Joyful Noise Choir of Marion’s combined churches. She was a devoted mother
to her three living children, C. David of Marion, S. Joyce Banschbach and
beloved, deceased son-in-law Donald L. Banschbach of Dover, DE, and Dennis W.
Blankenbeckler and wife, Judy. Her grandchildren are Christopher E. Banschbach,
great grandson, Matthew, and wife, Janet of Middletown, DE; Corrie
Blankenbeckler and spouse Matthew Baker, NYC; Jonathan Blankenbeckler,
Philadelphia., PA: and Joshua Blankenbeckler and wife, Bethany and their
daughter, Kenza. Also surviving are step grandsons Gregory L. Banschbach
(daughters Alexis and Jessica) of NYC; Mark Banschbach (daughter Lauren) of
Florida; numerous nieces and nephews; one sister-in-law, Virginia
Blankenbeckler Debord of Salem, VA. Ella Mae Slemp (deceased) was her shopping
and fun friend.
Mrs. Blankenbeckler’s sewing talents led her to become the
supervisor of the State Hospital sewing room. Quilting, crocheting, making
clothes and creweling were a pastime for her as well as providing income for
her family. In the summer she planted a vegetable garden which provided food
for her growing children and husband. Her delicious jams were a ‘must have’.
The smell of cookies, cakes, and casseroles filled the air. Her family picnics
were enjoyed by all at hungry Mother State Park. She loved to ride horses at
the farm, and sometimes got into a ‘little’ trouble when racing them too hard.
She finished 8th grade and a couple of months at Oak Hill Academy. She will be
sorely missed.
Funeral Services will be held on Monday June 18, 2012 at 2:00 PM at
the Marion Baptist Church with Dr. Mark Ross officiating. Interment will follow
in the Mt. Zion Cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
*2011, Sugar Grove, Smyth Co., VA, Obituary
Bluefield Daily Telegraph (WV) - June 3, 2011
Dillard Smith, age 78, of Sugar Grove, VA, formerly of the Mudfork
community in Tazewell, VA, died Wednesday, June 1, 2011 at Smyth County
Community Hospital in Marion, VA.
Born March 12, 1933 in Lex, WV, he was a son of the late William Andrew Smith and Bessie Annie Hall Smith.
He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II. Mr. Smith first retired
from Nuclear Plating in Cleveland, Ohio and after moving back to Tazewell he
was employed with Ed Laney Mining Battery and the Reco Corporation.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two sisters, Dorothy Blankenship and Lorene Smith.
Survivors include two sons, Lonnie Smith and Robin of Sugar Grove, VA.
and Dillard Lee (Stoney) Smith of Tazewell, VA; two daughters, Brenda Mitchell
of Cleveland, Ohio and Diane Freytag and husband, Joe of Parma, Ohio; two
sisters, Betty Jean Hills of New Hampshire and Margaret Fritz of Bluefield, VA;
three brothers, Lonnie Allen Smith and Larry Steve Smith, both of North
Tazewell, VA. and Rocky Lee Smith of Bluefield, VA;
four grandchildren, Shawn, Shannon, Windy, and Ryan; four great-grandchildren,
Kaylee, Anthony, Destiny, and Devin.
Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m., Sunday, June 5, 2011
at Peery & St. Clair Funeral Home Chapel in Tazewell, VA. Burial will
follow at Grandview Memory Gardens in Bluefield, VA. where
military graveside rites will be conducted by members of the Barns Beavers VFW
Post # 7136 of Tazewell, VA.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Southampton
2011, Courtland, Southampton Co., VA, Obituary
Published in the
Virginian Pilot 4/7/2011
Courtland - Emmett Douglas “Doug” Jr., 68, passed away April 3,
2011 at his residence. He was born in Norfolk and was predeceased by his
mother, Virginia Burnette .
Left to cherish his memory are his father, Emmett Douglas Sr.; two
daughters, Shelley Blankinship (Donald) and Suzanne
Carter; two sons, Scott D. and Charles B. Wood; and one granddaughter, Eva Blankinship.
Mr. graduated from Granby High School and Old Dominion University.
A graveside service will be conducted at 11 a.m. Friday, April 8,
at Olive Branch Cemetery in Portsmouth. Wright Funeral Home, Franklin, has
charge of arrangements.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Spotsylvania
+2012, Spotsylvania Co., VA, Obituary
The Free Lance-Star, (Fredericksburg, VA) - April 7, 2012
Retired Marine Chief Warrant Officer 4 Robert R. "Bob"
Epps Sr., 76, of Spotsylvania County died Thursday, April 5, 2012, at his home,
surrounded by his family. Bob was born April 22, 1935, in Skippers to Dallas
McNair Epps and Pauline
Blankenship Epps.
Bob was a Vietnam veteran and retired from the Marine Corps after
24 years of service. Bob then worked at Virginia Power and later at Stafford
Middle School and Brooke Point High School, where he was known by the students
as "Mr. Epps." Bob was a deacon at Elys Ford Baptist Church. He
enjoyed spending time with his wife, children, grandchildren and
great-children, and taking care of his birds and wildlife.
He was preceded in death by daughter Amy Sue Epps and brother Douglas Epps.
Survivors include his wife of 54 years, Amerylis "Amy"
Crocker Epps; daughter Debra Lyon (and David Lyon) of Richmond; two sons,
Robert Epps Jr. (and Tecia Schoen Epps) of Spotsylvania and Steven Epps of
Korea; three grandsons, Nicholas Andrew Lyon, Lucas Scott Lyon and Robert Colin
Epps (and April McNutt Epps); two granddaughters, Whitney Nicole Lyon and
Morgan Caroline Epps; two great-grandchildren, Aries Martin and Madison Leah
Epps; three sisters, Katheryn Epps Butler, Linda Wood and Cindy Epps; one
brother, Linwood Epps; and many nieces and nephews.
A service will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, April 10, at the
Covenant funeral Service chapel, with the Rev. James Coleman officiating.
Burial will follow in Quantico National Cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2012, Spotsylvania Co., VA, Obituary
The Daily Progress, (Charlottesville, VA) - October 16, 2012
Greta Beane Houck, 31, of Spotsylvania County, Virginia, peacefully
departed this life on Saturday, October 13, 2012, at Mary Washington Hospital [Fredericksburg
City] with her family by
her side. Greta was born on November 29, 1980, in Fredericksburg, Virginia.
During her time on earth, Greta exhibited a vivacious spirit for life filled
with a strong commitment to human rights, a love for animals and the natural
ability to make those around her find joy and laughter.
Greta is survived by her father and mother, Senator Edd Houck and Dana Blankenship Houck; a brother, Todd Houck and his wife,
Cheri, and their children, Kyla and Kalissa and her fianc‚, Jason Ladmirault.
Additional survivors include an uncle, Ronald Houck; two aunts, Donna Compton
and Dorothy Houck; a step-grandmother,
Betsy Blankenship; and her caretaker, Judy Spradlin. She
leaves a host of other family members and loved ones to cherish her memory.
A Celebration of Greta's life will be held 2 p.m. Saturday, October
20, 2012, at Salem Baptist Church, 4044 Plank Road, Fredericksburg, VA 22407
with the Reverend Jeff Packard officiating.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Stafford
2011, Stafford Co., VA, Obituary
The Free Lance-Star, (Fredericksburg, VA) - May 1, 2011
Cara Jane Green, 85, of Stafford County went to be with the Lord at
9:20 a.m. on Friday, April 29, 2011, at Alleghany Memorial Hospital in Sparta, NC.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Brice Green; four
brothers; and four sisters. She enjoyed attending Floyd Church of God.
She is survived by a dear and close friend, Warren O'Quinn; three daughters and sons-in-law, Phyllis and
Wade Marlowe of Sparta, Louise and Dickie Beaman of Bluefield, WV, and Ruth and Douglas Blankenship of Stafford; 13 grandchildren; 28
great-grandchildren; 19 great-great-grandchildren; one sister, Ann Addair of
Wilco, W.VA; and many nieces and nephews.
A graveside service will be conducted at 2:30 p.m. Sunday, May 1,
in Resthaven Memorial Park in Princeton, WV, with the Rev. Clyde Bishop
officiating.
Condolences to the family may be made at gardnerfuneralhomefloyd.com.
Arrangements are being handled by Gardner Funeral Home, Floyd.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Tazewell
2010, Bluefield, Tazewell
Co., VA, Obituary
Bluefield
Daily Telegraph (WV) -
June 8, 2010
William "Bill" Newton Neel, Jr., 88, of 318 Circle St.,
Bluefield, VA, died Sunday, June 6, 2010 at Heritage Hall in Tazewell, VA. He
was born in Tazewell County, VA. and was a son of the
late William Newton Neel, Sr. and Mable Byrd Neel.
Bill was retired from N & W Railroad after 42 years of service
where he had been a Switch Tender. He served in the U. S. Army during World War
II and was a member of the Bluefield, VA. VFW Memorial Post
9696. He was a member of the U. T. U. #533 and was a member of the
Memorial Baptist Church in Bluefield, VA.
In addition to his parents,
he was preceded in death by his first wife, Gladys Elizabeth Brewster Neel; and
by a brother, Rayburn Neel; and by sisters, Laure Fox, Gladys Gregory and Addie
Lawson.
He is survived by his wife, Anna Patrick Neel; son, Robert Neel and
wife Debbie, Saganaw, Texas; daughter, Beth Land, Reston, VA; stepson, Mike
Neel, Rural Retreat, VA; stepdaughters, Donna Turner, Franklin, VA, Sandra
Gillespie, Gainesville, Fla.; two half brothers, Eddie Neel, Bluefield, VA,
Fred Neel, Bluefield, VA; three half sisters, Mary Stowers, Bluefield, VA,
Georgia Durham, Bluefield, VA, Edith
Blankenship , Rocky Gap, VA;
grandchildren, Mary Jalenza and Joe Neel; and three great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, June 9, 2010 at 2:00 p.m.
at the Dudley Memorial Chapel in Bluefield, VA. with
Pastor Lacy Brooks officiating. Entombment will follow in the Grandview
Mausoleum. Men of Memorial Baptist Church will serve as pallbearers. Graveside
military services will be conducted by the VFW Memorial Post 9696 and the
Pocahontas American Legion Post 14.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2010, Bluefield, Tazewell
Co., VA Obituary
Charleston
Daily Mail (WV) -
August 3, 2010
Nancy Carol (Strickland) Sloan, 68, of Bluefield, formerly of
Clendenin, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, July 31, 2010, at
Bluefield Regional Medical Center, Bluefield, after a short illness.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Loval Clyde Sloan;
parents, Jasper Edsel and Kathleen (Grass) Strickland; daughter, Cindy Sloan;
son, Gail Sloan; brothers, Dalford
Blankenship , Daughton
Strickland, Jack Strickland, Larry Strickland, Bob Strickland, Garland
Strickland and Donald Ray "Sonny Joe" Strickland; and sisters,
Katherine Zacharias and Wig Bolles.
Nancy is survived by her daughters, Deanna Kay Sloan and Lori
Denise Johnson; brothers, Harry Edward Strickland and Danny Strickland;
sisters, Betty Booth and Nellie Sue Mitchell; and grandchildren, Jeffrey Myers,
Annastachia Hill, Elvis Johnson and Chance Johnson.
The funeral service will be 11 a.m. Wednesday, August 4, at Matics
Funeral Home, Clendenin, with Minister Ronald A. Johnson officiating. Burial
will be in Clendenin Memorial Gardens, Clendenin.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2010, Bluefield, Tazewell
Co., VA Obituary
Bluefield
Daily Telegraph (WV) -
August 3, 2010
Corbit Hubbard, 80, of Mercer Nursing & Rehab Center,
Bluefield, formerly of Wolfe Creek near Spanishburg, died early Saturday
morning, July 31, 2010 at his residence. Born June 3, 1930, at Spanishburg, he
was the son of the late Herbert Hubbard and Portie Linkous Hubbard.
Corbit was raised on Wolfe Creek between Spanishburg and Camp
Creek, and while his parents were living, he devoted his life to caring for
their every need. He was of the Baptist faith. In addition to his parents, he
was preceded in death by three siblings, Macie Nance, Rachel Nance and Arnold
Hubbard.
Survivors: His twin sister, Audrey Blankenship
of Pipestem; and a host of nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, August 4,
2010 from the Burns Wornal Chapel of the Memorial Funeral Directory on the
Athens Road in Princeton with Pastor Michael Knotts officiating. Burial will
follow in the Reid Cemetery at Spanishburg.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2010, Bluefield, Tazewell
Co., VA, Obituary
Bluefield
Daily Telegraph (WV) -
September 6, 2010
Reese T. Farmer, 90, of Bluefield, VA, went to be with the Lord on
Sunday, September 5, 2010 at Westwood Health Care Center. He was born at Tip
Top, VA. and was a son of the late Jesse Farmer and
Minnie Mae Browning Farmer.
Mr. Farmer was a member of the Tip Top United Methodist Church,
served in the U. S. Army during World War II, and was retired from the Coca
Cola Bottling Co. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his
wife, Stella Frances Evans Farmer; sisters, Pearl Gibson and Fannie Farmer; and
by brothers, Jesse Farmer and Ray Farmer.
He is survived by a son, Kenneth Reese Farmer, North Tazewell, VA;
daughter, Barbara Jane Whitt and husband Roy, Bluefield, VA; grandchildren, Jessica Blankenship, Christy Martin, William Aldrich-Ames, and
Robert Aldrich-Ames; brother, Robert Farmer and wife Rosene, Ohio; sisters,
Nora Lawson, Bluefield, W.VA, Helen Mathena, Beckley, W.VA; seven
great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday, Sept. 7, 2010 at 2:00 p.m.
at the Dudley Memorial Chapel in Bluefield, VA. with
the Reverend Jim Horn officiating. Burial will follow in the Grandview Memory
Gardens. Pallbearers will be Robert Aldrich-Ames, William Aldrich-Ames, Roy
Whitt, Victor Farmer, Michael Lawson and Randy Lawson. Military graveside rites
will be conducted by the Bluefield, VA. VFW Memorial Post
9696 and the Pocahontas American Legion Post 14.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2010, Bluefield, Tazewell
Co., VA, Obituary
Bluefield
Daily Telegraph (WV) -
September 9, 2010
Leotis John Marlowe "Leo," born September 3, 1959, a
friend to us all, made his way to his heavenly home on Monday, September 6,
2010. His father, Samuel Otis Marlowe; sister, Michelle Marlowe; and nephew,
Michael Marlowe, preceded him in death.
Left to celebrate his life include his wife, Antoinette Bailoni
Marlowe; and mother Helen Marlowe, who resided with him in Bluefield, VA;
daughter, China Darling Long Branch, N.J.; stepsons, Anthony DeJesus (Jennifer)
of Howell Township, N.J., Paul DeJesus (Marlana) of Bradley Beach, N.J.;
grandson, Keylan; granddaughters, Ella and Jordan; siblings, Claudia Schamo,
California, Frank Harris, Eatontown, N.J., Vashti Coleman, Asbury Park, N.J.,
Glenda Martin, Woodbridge, VA, Demetrius Marlowe, Pennauken, N.J.; an aunt,
Elizabeth Greer of Ann Arbor, Mich.; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins,
and good friends, most dearly, Jim Gore, Elmena Repass and Richard Blankenship .
Leo was proud to serve his country and remembered often the three
years he served in the U.S. Air Force (1979-1982), ending with his honorable
discharge. He became a disciple of Jesus Christ at Good Shepherd Orthodox
Presbyterian Church in Neptune, N.J. Leo more often than not worked two jobs.
Mentored by his father, he dispatched the Asbury Park Fire Department. He was
the first manager for Civic Development Group's first call center in Ocean
Township, N.J. and later served in Pratt, Kan. and Bluefield, WV. At his
untimely passing, he was employed by the Bluefield Police Department, and
Mercer County 911. Besides working out at the gym, he loved DJaying, and was a
fan of all sports, but loved the game of soccer and stock car racing most of all, even naming his much loved dog, Rusty, after Rusty
Wallace. He will be sorely missed by his little buddy, Max. Leo was a great
husband, father, son, brother, friend and neighbor. He was the embodiment of a
true Servant-Leader, and will be missed by all who loved him.
Services will be held today,
Thursday, September 9, 2010 at 6 p.m. at Dudley Memorial Chapel in Bluefield, VA.
with his brother, the Reverend Demetrius Marlowe
officiating. Burial will follow later in New Jersey.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2010, Bluefield, Tazewell
Co., VA, Obituary
Bluefield
Daily Telegraph (WV) -
September 15, 2010
Fred R. Kinder, Sr., 88, of Bluefield, W.VA, went home to be with
his heavenly Father on Monday September 13, 2010 surrounded by his loving
family. He was the son of the late George W. and Mary Payne Kinder. He was
preceded in death by his two sisters, Mabel and Gladys; and five brothers,
Paul, Ed, Robert, Spencer and Walter Kinder, all of Bluefield.
Fred was a veteran of World War II, having served in the Air Force.
He was a retired heavy equipment operator with Corte Construction and Swope
Construction. He was instrumental in the excavating work for Bluefield Regional
Medical Center and had worked all over Mercer, McDowell, Raleigh and Fayette
Counties in West Virginia, and Bland and Wythe Counties in Virginia. Fred was a
member of Mountain View Church of Christ. He was the last surviving member of
his immediate family.
Left to cherish his memory are his wife of 55 years, Alice
"Frankie" Kinder; one daughter, Susan Clark of Bluefield, W.VA; two
sons, Fred R. Kinder, Jr. and his wife Christy of Princeton, WV. and G. Robert
Kinder and his wife Robin of North Tazewell, VA; three grandchildren, Daffaney
Tibbs and husband Shane of Bluefield, VA, Junior Clark of Bluefield and Brent
Kinder of Princeton; two great-grandchildren, Taylor and Sam Tibbs of
Bluefield, VA; and three special little angels, Elaine, Cathleen and Cerria.
Funeral services will be conducted on Thursday, September 16, 2010
at 11:00 a.m. from the Mercer Funeral Home Chapel with the Reverend Jeff
Beckett and Evangelist Willard "Bill" Boyd officiating. Music will be
provided by Sammy Andrews. Burial will follow at Grandview Memory Gardens in
Bluefield, VA. where Anthony Tiller, Aaron Bowman,
Ronnie Woolridge, Larry Blankenship, Shane Tibbs and Junior Clark will serve
as pallbearers. Military graveside
rites will be rendered by the West Virginia Honor Guard and the Mercer County
Veteran's Council.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2010, Bluefield, Tazewell
Co., VA, Obituary
Bluefield
Daily Telegraph (WV) -
November 27, 2010
George William Bandy, 81, of 100 Serpentine St., Bluefield, VA,
died Wednesday, November 24, 2010 at Bluefield Regional Medical Center. He was
born in Tazewell County, VA. and was a son of the late
George W. Bandy and Melissa Mitchell Bandy.
He was a member of the Church of God of Prophecy in Bluefield and
was retired from the Pemco Corp. in Bluefield, VA. In addition to his parents,
he was preceded in death by his wife, Rosa Lee Roberts Bandy; and by brothers,
Raymond Bandy and Elberty Bandy.
Survivors include his son, Curtis Bandy and wife Christal, York,
S.C.; daughters, Wilma Harrison, Princeton, W.VA, Pam Gauger and husband Tom,
Bluefield, VA; brothers, Jess Bandy, Bel Air, Md., Jack Bandy, San Antonio,
Texas; sisters, Nannie Blankenship, Bluefield, VA, Virginia Ogle, Lugoff,
S.C.
Funeral services will be held on Sunday, November 28, 2010 at 2
p.m. at the Dudley Memorial Chapel in Bluefield, VA. with
Pastor Pete Eden and Pastor Fred Mooney officiating. Burial will follow in the
Grandview Memory Gardens. Pallbearers will be Jacob Deason, Shannon Harrison,
Heath Bandy, Randy Ogle, Richard Owensy, Bill Mooney, and Brandon Bandy.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2010, Bluefield, Tazewell
Co., VA, Obituary
Bluefield
Daily Telegraph (WV) -
December 20, 2010
Norvil Lee Jerry Farley, 88, of Fincastle Lane, Bluefield, VA, died
Friday, December 17, 2010, at Westwood Health Center, Bluefield, VA. Jerry was
born November 29, 1922, at Herndon. He was the son of the late Jay Ward Farley
and Anna Laura Blankenship Farley.
Jerry graduated from Cullowhee High School in North Carolina and
received his Bachelor's Degree in Business from Bowling Green University. He
was a veteran of World War II serving with the U.S. Army during the Battle of
the Bugle. He received the Good Conduct medal, WW II Victory Ribbon, the
American Theater Ribbon, European African Middle & Eastern Theater Ribbon.
He was a member Trinity United Methodist Church in Bluefield. Jerry retired
from Pocahontas Land Corporation as Secretary/Treasurer with 41 years of
service, retiring in 1990.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two
brothers, Jay Ward Farley and Dr. Jimmy Weldon Farley.
Survivors include his loving and caring wife of 62 years, Elizabeth
"Betty" Armbrister Farley; along with a sister, Pauline Payne of
Roanoke, VA.
A service to reflect upon the life of Jerry Farley will be held 11
a.m., Monday, December 20, 2010 from the Burns Wornal Chapel of the Memorial
Funeral Directory on the Athens Road in Princeton. Burial will follow in Monte
Vista Park Cemetery at Ceres. Serving as pallbearers will be Larry Turner, Bill
Reynolds, Bob Riggins, Fred Gilmore, Robert Stephens & Don Darlington.
Honorary pallbearers will be Jerry Davis & Duane Davis.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2010, Bluefield, Tazewell Co., VA, Obituary
Bluefield Daily Telegraph (WV) - December 27, 2010
Mrs. Pansy Elizabeth Belcher Neal, 100 years and 11 months, of
Bluefield, VA, died peacefully early Christmas morning surrounded by her
family. She was born January 24, 1910 in Kegley, WV, the eldest daughter of
Minnie Duncan and William Burl Belcher.
She married William Edward Neal on October 12, 1930, and they were
the parents of three daughters, Betty Jean, Lois Ann, and Dorothy May. She was
a faithful, long-time and oldest member of First United Methodist Church in
Bluefield, VA. where she was a charter member of the
Wesleyanna Class and a life membership recipient of United Methodist Women. She
was an active volunteer of the RSVP chapter of Clinch Valley Community Action,
receiving many awards. Pansy was an avid collector of Precious Moments
figurines, a fan of gospel music and enjoyed taking photographs and compiling
photo albums for her family. She was fortunate to live in her own home until a
recent fall, and was lovingly known as "Granny" by her family and
friends. Pansy will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved her. Her family
is blessed with her legacy of being a generous, wonderful and loving wife,
mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother.
She was preceded in death by
her parents; four brothers, George, Carl, Buster and Roy Belcher; and two sisters, Ruth Blankenship and Ruby Helms. Her husband, Bill, died in May 1980; and her
oldest daughter, Betty Yost; and youngest daughter, Dorothy Harmon, died in
November 1999.
Her survivors include son-in-law, Ted Yost, Bluefield, VA;
granddaughters, Pam and John Spracher of Bluefield, WV. and
their children, Justin, Bethany and Mariah, Cindy and Bill Elliott of
Bluefield, W.VA, Amy and Mark Stowers of Bluefield, VA. and their children,
Hannah, Samuel, Jacob, and Luke, Lori and Bobby Moss of Tazewell, VA; her
daughter, Lois Sexton and husband Harman, Bramwell, W.VA; granddaughters, Lisa
Sexton of Louisville, Ky. and Karen and Joe Stevenson of Estero, Fla.; and her
stepson, Scott and Becky Stevenson of Orefield, Pa. and their children, Sophie,
Olivia and Sam; granddaughter, Carla and Rick Gillespie of Beckley and their
children, Derrick, Erica and Maverick; grandson, Dr. Neal and Lisa Harmon of
Knoxville, TN.; two sisters, Helen White of Bluefield, VA. and
Wilma and Troy Thorne of Friendly, Md.; sister-in-law, Virginia Harry of
Roanoke, VA; and many nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were held today, Monday, December 27, 2010 at 12
noon at First United Methodist Church with the Reverend Raymond Amos
officiating.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2012, Bluefield, Tazewell Co., VA, Obituary
Bluefield Daily Telegraph (WV) - January 25, 2012
Dalton Woodrow Turner, 88, of 222 Wintercreek Drive, Bluefield, VA,
passed away Wednesday, January 25, 2012 in a Bluefield hospital. Born February
26, 1923 in Rich Creek, VA, he was the son of the late Charles Henry and Hattie Mae Blankenship Turner.
Mr. Turner was of the Methodist faith and had been a resident of
Bluefield, VA. for the past three years. Mr. Turner
had lived most of his life in McDowell County where he worked at the Elkhorn
Valley Grocery in Keystone and Welch, and the Island Creek Coal Company
Esso/Exxon Gas station and grocery store. He was a veteran of World War II
having served in the U.S. Army and was a member of the V.F.W. and the American
Legion.
In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by a son,
Dalton Woodrow Turner Jr.
Survivors include his wife, Lorraine Lee Copeland Turner of the
home; a daughter, Mitzi Charlene Turner of Bluefield, VA; a grandson, Jason
Douglas Belcher of Glen Allen, VA; and nieces, Lebata Sue Norris and her
husband Robert Norris, and Wanda Slover and her husband Louis Daniel Slover;
and devoted care givers of Bluefield Regional Medical Center's I.C.U. and
C.C.U. staff.
Funeral services for Mr. Turner will be conducted Saturday January
28, 2012 at 10:00 a.m. from the Cravens-Shires Funeral Home Chapel with the
Reverend Susan Rector officiating. Burial will follow in the Sunrise Memorial
Park Cemetery located in Rich Creek, VA. where
military grave side rites will be conducted by the U.S. Army Honor Guard.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2012, Bluefield, Tazewell Co., VA, Obituary
Bluefield Daily Telegraph (WV) - February 16, 2012
Andrew (Tyler) Murray, 19, of Bluefield, VA, passed away Wednesday,
Feb. 15, 2012 following injuries sustained in a motor vehicle accident. Born
Nov. 3, 1992 in Richlands, VA, he was the son of Jeff Murray of Paintlick, VA. and Marla Murray of Bluefield, VA.
In addition to his parents he is survived by his paternal
grandparents, Jimmy Murray of Richlands, VA. and Peggy Murray of Raven, VA;
maternal grandparents, Ira Brown of Pounding Mill, VA, and Claudia Spivey of
Bluefield, VA; one sister, Austyn Hunter Murray of Bluefield, VA; two brothers,
DeQuan Booker of Bluefield, VA, and Tre Booker of Bluefield, VA; aunts, Sherry Blankenship and husband, Jackie of Venus, Texas, Tracy Monninger of Bluefield, VA; and Whitney
Brown of Abingdon, VA; uncles, Jody Brown and wife, Gina of Pounding Mill, VA,
and Wesley Brown and wife, Erin of Richlands, VA; several cousins, aunts, and
uncles also survive.
Funeral services will be conducted at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 18,
2012 at Singleton Funeral Service Chapel at Cedar Bluff, VA. with
the Reverend Jackie Blankenship officiating. Burial will follow in the
Smith Cemetery at Red Root Ridge, VA. Pallbearers will be Corey Monninger, Ryan
Monninger, Jody Brown, Paul Griffith, John Davis, Jimmy Wise and Brian Ray.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2012, Bluefield, Tazewell Co., VA, Obituary
Published in Roanoke Times on May 20, 2012
Alfred Lewis Blankenship Sr., 72, of 312 Riverview Dr., Bluefield, VA, died Friday, May 18, 2012
at Wythe Community Hospital, Wytheville, [Wythe
Co.] VA. Mr. Blankenship was born in Bland County and was the son
of the late William Vance and Viola Mae Wright Blankenship.
He worked for several years at United Piece and Dye Works and
retired from N & S Railroad. He was a member of the Virginia Avenue United
Methodist Church. HE was a master at gardening, enjoyed hunting and fishing and
loved his family and spending time with them.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by an infant brother, J. C. Blankenship and sisters, Sue Faulkner and Marlene Havens.
He is survived by his wife
of 54 years, Mary Ann Miller
Blankenship; his son, Alfred Blankenship Jr. and wife, Stephanie, of Pulaski; his daughters, Beth Ann
Blankenship Blanton and
husband, Derrell, of Shelby, NC. and Amy Blankenship, of
Knoxville, TN.; brothers, Lloyd Blankenship, of Wamego, Kansas, Larry Blankenship and wife, Darlene of Braithwaite, La.; sister, Debbie Akers
and husband, Junior, of Rocky Gap; grandchildren, Alfred Blankenship III, of Pulaski, Kassandra McDaniel and
husband, Trampus, of Louisville, TN., Amanda and Marcus Blanton, of Shelby, NC.;
and a special grand dog, Jameson Drake.
Funeral services will be held Monday, May, 21, 2012 at 11 a.m. at
the Dudley Memorial Chapel, with the Rev. Terry Goodman officiating. Burial
will follow immediately at Shiloh Cemetery in Hollybrook. Pallbearers will be Alfred Blankenship III, Marcus Blanton, Booker T. Baldwin, Darrell Havens, Greg Havens,
Todd Havens, Rob Dillon and Phillip Gardner. Honorary pallbearers will be Roger
Puckett and R. D. Faulkner.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2012, Bluefield, Tazewell Co., VA, Obituary
Bluefield Daily Telegraph (WV) - September 9, 2012
Frances Ann Blankenship Nelson, 74, of 178 Parsley St., Bluefield, VA, died Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012
at Bristol Regional Medical Center.
She was born in Bluefield, VA, and was the daughter of the late Olie Wyatt Blankenship and Ruby Stowers Blankenship. She attended church at the Falls Mills United Methodist Church,
and was a graduate of Graham High School. She formerly worked for Bluefield Dry
Cleaners, was secretary for Church Auto Sales, and her last employment was at
Sealy Mattress Company in Bluefield, VA.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her
husband, Jacob George Nelson; brother,
Martin Roger Blankenship; and the love of her life, Lester Albert
Church.
She is survived by: Sister,
Brenda Daniel and husband Eric of Bluefield, VA;
niece, Bobbie Howard and husband Cole and their children, Sean Myers and
Isabella Howard of Grand Bay, Ala. Also, her three loving
pets.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, Sept. 12, 2012 at 2:00
p.m. at the Dudley Memorial Chapel in Bluefield, VA. with
the Rev. Raymond Klaiber officiating. Burial will follow in the Woodlawn
Memorial Park Cemetery in Bluewell. Pallbearers will be Bobby Fields Sr.,
Jackie Graham, Robert Fields, Brian Rose, Charles Lewis Jr., and Byron Rose.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2012, Bluefield, Tazewell Co., VA, Obituary
Bluefield Daily Telegraph (WV) - October 20, 2012
Tunis Marvin Mitchem, 79, of 1182 Big Branch Rd., Bluefield, VA,
departed this life on Oct. 17, 2012 of an apparent heart attack while walking
to his sister's house. He was born Oct. 9, 1933 in Pageton, WA, and was a son
of the late Samuel and Irene Griggs Mitchem.
Tunis had worked for U.S. Steel Mines No. 2 at Gary, W.VA, and also
had worked many years in the timber business. He was a loving Daddy and Grandpa
and a very giving and caring man.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife,
Annie Lou Riley Mitchem in 2005; brothers, Randolph, Arnold, Orville, Roy, Bob
and Danny; and a sister, Shirley Hartley.
Those left to cherish his memory are his two daughters, Kathleen
Farmer and husband Billy of Yards, VA, Phyllis Minton and husband Terry of
Bluefield, VA; three grandchildren, Ryan Farmer and wife Amy of Cannonsburg,
Pa., Eric Minton of North Carolina, Chelsey Minton of Bluefield, VA, whom he
referred to as his girl; twin great-granddaughters, Olivia Farmer and Riley
Farmer who just turned one year old; brothers, Howard Mitchem and wife Mary of
Green Valley, Roger Mitchem and wife Charlotte of Big Branch, Doug Mitchem and
wife Patricia of Big Branch; sisters,
Louise Blankenship of Cleveland, Ohio, Carolyn Farmer and
Sandra Mitchem both of Big Branch, with whom he spent a lot of time; special
nephew, Harold Fox who lived with Mr. Mitchem; numerous nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held Sunday, Oct. 21, 2012 at 2:00 p.m. at
the Dudley Memorial Chapel in Bluefield, VA. Burial will follow in the
Grandview Memory Gardens. Grandsons and nephews will serve as pallbearers.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2010, Cedar Bluff,
Tazewell Co., VA, Obituary
http://www.funeraldigest.com/obituaries/2010/07/19/arnold--blondie-lockhart/144121292
Mr. Arnold "Blondie" Lockhart, age 88, formerly of
Davenport, VA, passed away Friday, July 16, 2010, at his residence. Born March
12, 1922, he was a son of the late Henry and Pearl Breeding Lockhart.
A lifelong resident of the area, he was a member of Trinity
Freewill Baptist Church at Bee, VA. He began his earliest employment at the age
of 18 at the CCC Camp in Clintwood, VA, where he worked for two years. A
retired coal miner, he worked for various coal mines in the area, having
retired from Clinchfield Coal Company. He was a member of the United Mine
Workers of America Local No. 28.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one son,
Arnold Edmond Lockhart; three brothers, Earl Lockhart, Harlis Lockhart and
Virgil Lockhart; and one sister, Eleanor Linville Rutherford.
Survivors include his loving, devoted wife of 63 years, Victoria
Lockhart of the Mayfair House in Cedar Bluff, formerly of Davenport; two
daughters, Wilma Ratliff and husband, Ken, of Nokesville, VA. and Lillian
Thomas and husband, Willard, of Dandridge, TN.; four grandsons, Tony Thomas and
wife, Karma, of Dandridge, Jason Ratliff and wife, Stacie of Clarksburg, Md.,
Richard Lockhart of Roanoke, VA, and Jacob Lockhart of Honaker, VA; two
granddaughters, Carlene Ratliff of Nokesville, VA, and Charlene Ratliff of
Manassas, VA; two great-grandsons, Taylor Thomas and Zachary Thomas, both of
Dandridge; two brothers, O.B. Lockhart and wife, Barbara, of Honaker, and C.O.
Lockhart and wife, Marie of Spotsylvania, VA; two sisters, Geneva Hess and husband, Bryant, of Honaker, and Thelma Blankenship of Rowe, VA; and several nieces and
nephews also survive.
Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Monday in the Honaker
Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Roy Lee Wilson officiating. Interment will
follow in the Russell Memorial Gardens in Lebanon, VA. Friends of the family
will serve as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers will be Don Wampler, Woodrow
Presley, Charles Stevens, Matawaski Presley, Lester Ray, Freddie Fuller and all
the loving caregivers of Golden Age Retirement Home.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2011, Cedar Bluff, Tazewell Co., VA, Obituary
Bluefield Daily Telegraph (WV) - April 24, 2011
Martha Louise Vance Pruett, age 76, 0f Cedar Bluff, VA, died
Saturday April 23, 2011 at Lebanon, VA,
following a lengthy illness. Born at Jewell Ridge, VA, she was the daughter of
the late Jessie M. and Alice Stump Vance. She lived in Richlands and Cedar Bluff
all of her life and graduated from Richlands High School class of 1952 and from
the American Institute of Banking. She was formerly employed by the Richlands
National Bank, The Eastern Isles Manufacturing Co. and retired from Southwest
Virginia Community College.
She was preceded in death by her parents and her husband, Herman
(Mickey) Pruett; two sons, James (Jimmy) Pruett and John Pruett; a sister, Mary
Etta Vance Skinner; and a brother, Dallas E. Vance.
She is survived by her daughter, Mary Jess Hale and husband Chris
of Abingdon, VA; granddaughter, Mary Alicia Kinder and husband Dale of Cedar
Bluff; her grandson, Austin and his mother, Nancy Blankenship
of Cedar Bluff; the daughter of her heart, Mary Herron and husband Jerry of
Cedar Bluff; her mother-in-law, Goldie Ratcliffe; and sister-in-law, Rita Hunt
of Oxnard, Calif.; her aunts, Helen Vance of Dayton, Ohio and Zola Stump of
Richlands; special neighbors, the Crawfords; long time friend, Mary Senic and
former employees of Eastern Isles.
The family will receive friends after 6 p.m. on Monday, April 25,
2011 at the Singleton Funeral Service in Cedar Bluff, VA, and a brief service
will follow at 7:30 p.m. with the Reverend Daniel Houchins and Dr. Ed Smith
officiating. The burial will be private at a later date.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2010, Claypool Hill, Tazewell
Co., VA Obituary
Bluefield
Daily Telegraph (WV) -
July 31, 2010
Henry William Gilbert, age 74, of Claypool Hill, VA, passed away
Thursday, July 29, 2010 at his home. Born June 17, 1936 at Swords Creek, VA, he
was the son of the late Pearl and Carrie Gilbert Lester.
He was a retired coal miner. He was a member of Open Door Community
Church at Baptist Valley. Henry was a loving husband, father, grandfather and
great-grandfather.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one son,
William Dudley Gilbert (Sam); grandfather and grandmother, Beverly and Tilda
Gilbert; and one sister, Goldie White.
He is survived by his loving wife of 54 years, Beatrice Proffitt
Gilbert; two sons, Bobby Gilbert of Claypool Hill and Chris Gilbert and wife
Tina of Roanoke; three daughters, Debbie Ratliff and husband Bill of Raven,
Donna Byrd and husband Nathaniel of Cedar Bluff and Sherri Ball and husband
William of Claypool Hill; daughter-in-law, Lisa Gilbert of Bristol, TN.; eleven
grandchildren, Michael Musick, Joey Musick, Jennifer Gilbert, Jessica Gilbert,
Nathaniel Byrd, II, Angela Harris, Dafawna Miller, Tonya Elswick, Joshua
Gilbert, Devyn Mullins and special grandson, Grant Gilbert; special niece,
Tammy Pruitt; 15 great-grandchildren; one brother, James Lester and wife Ruby
of Shortts Gap; three sisters, Elsie Blankenship and husband Fred of
Wardell, Barbara Hurt and husband Estel of Shortts Gap and Beulah Deck of
Swords Creek.
Funeral services will be conducted at 2:00 p.m., Sunday, August 1,
2010 at Singleton Funeral Service Chapel at Cedar Bluff, VA. with
the Reverend Charlie McGlothlin and the Reverend Shane Breeding officiating.
Burial will follow in the Greenhills Memory Gardens at Claypool Hill, VA. Pallbearers
will be Mike Proffitt, Arnold Lester, Paul Smith, J.R. Elswick, Josh Harris and
Joey Miller. Honorary pallbearers will be grandchildren and Georgia Brown.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2012, Claypool Hill, Tazewell Co., VA, Obituary
Bristol Herald Courier (VA) - December 17, 2012
Mrs. Faye D.
Blankenship, age 91, passed
away Saturday, Dec. 15, 2012, in Claypool Hill. Born April 21, 1921, in Murphy,
VA, she was the daughter of the late Arthur and Ethel Arrington Deel.
A life-long resident of the area, she was a 1939 graduate of Haysi
High School, walking from their home at Murphy to catch a bus on Route 80. She
attended Lincoln Memorial University and received her degree from Pikeville
College. She taught school for 43 years, beginning her career in a one-room
school at Murphy, before moving to Council Elementary. Her greatest joy in her
declining years was her grandchildren and great-grandchildren; she also loved
books and her cats; she was an avid reader and in her last years enjoyed
spelling. She was a member of Free Christian Church on Big A
Mountain.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Lawson Blankenship; one brother, Curtis Deel; and one step-son, James
Blankenship.
Survivors include one daughter, Janice Busic and husband, Eldridge,
of Honaker, VA; one step-daughter, Teresa Sells of Abingdon, VA; one step-son,
Carlos Blankenship and wife, Narcie, of Vansant, VA; grandchildren,
Gary Lee Owens, Judy Owens Busic and Jonathan Owens; step-grandchildren, Billy Edd Blankenship , Joan Blankenship Boyd, Junior Blankenship , Danny Blankenship ,
Chandra Parris and Kacie Sells; and several great-grandchildren,
great-great-grandchildren, brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law also survive.
Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m., Tuesday in the
Honaker Funeral Home Chapel, Honaker, with the Rev. Ancil Childress
officiating. Interment will follow in Greenhills Memory Gardens at Claypool
Hill. Relatives and friends will serve as pallbearers.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2010, Doran, Tazewell Co., VA, Obituary
http://www.grundyfuneralhome.com/Obituary%20Files/marie_mounts_blankenship_stiltner.htm
Marie Mounts Blankenship Stiltner, 76 years of age of Doran, Virginia, passed away Friday, December
17, 2010 at the Pikeville Methodist Hospital following injuries sustained in an
automobile accident. Born in Buchanan
County, she was the daughter of the late Acie Clyde and Rebecca B. Bailey
Mounts. She was a loving wife, grandmother
and great-grandmother, homemaker and attended the Harman Holiness Church. She had been a resident of Tazewell County
for the past 20 Years.
She is survived by three daughters: Janice and her husband Estel
Baker, Elkhorn City, KY, Rebecca and her husband Phillip Mark Stiltner, Raven,
VA, Linda and her husband Billy Stiltner, Grundy, VA, One Son: Everett Donnie Blankenship,
Raven, VA, One Brother: Burton and his wife Tina Lorraine Mounts, Grundy, VA. She is also survived by 6
grandchildren, 8 Great-grandchildren, several nieces and nephews that she loved
dearly and one special friend – Elster Horn.
She was preceded in death by her first husband, William
Boyd Blankenship and her
second husband, Junior Patton Stiltner; five (5) Sisters – Della
Blankenship, Tennessee
Birchfield, Roxie Justus, Edna Justus
and Mary Mounts, and six (6) brothers – Ernest, Bernice, Robert, Addison and
Frank Mounts and Everett Justus.
Funeral services will be conducted Tuesday, December 21, 2010 at
1:00 P.M. at the Harman Freewill Baptist Church with Revs. Ronnie
Sliger, Josh Bowman and Danny Hess officiating with burial to follow in the Rob
Bailey Cemetery on John Branch of Main Knox near Hurley, VA. Active pallbearers will be Michael Blankenship, Dwayne Blankenship,
Chris Mounts, Billy Smith, James Mounts and Lee Mounts. Honorary Pallbearers will be J. R. Baker, Phillip Stiltner, Steven
Stiltner, Jeff Stiltner, Eddie Morton and Robert Shelton.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2011, Pekin, Tazewell Co., VA, Obituary
Pekin Daily Times (IL) - February 21, 2011
Margaret Katherine Jones, 86, of Pekin, formerly of Marquette
Heights, passed away at 3:47 p.m. Friday, Feb. 18, 2011, at Pekin Hospital. Born June 23, 1924, in Fairbury to Clifton Joseph and Dona Christina Blankenship Downing.
She married James A. Jones, Jr. on Dec. 16, 1945, in Fairbury. He
preceded her in death on May 12, 2006, in Pekin. She also was preceded in death
by her parents, five brothers and three sisters.
Surviving are four sons, Danny (Mona) Jones of Lancaster, Ohio,
Rory (Ruth) Jones of El Cajon, Calif., Douglas (Angela) Jones of Pekin and
Michael (Lesli) Jones of League City, Texas; two daughters, Marla (William)
Venard of Holland, Mich. and Roberta (Perry) Cruce of Marquette Heights; 21
grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren and one brother, Jerome Downing of
Normal.
Margaret was a member of Bradley Epworth United Methodist Church in
Peoria, where she was a member of several committees, including serving as
chairperson of the United Methodist Women's Bazaar. She was instrumental in the
establishment of the Bradley Epworth United Methodist Church Christian Education
Fund. A homemaker, Margaret enjoyed serving as a Cub Scout den mother and in
the Marquette School Mother's Club. She also enjoyed quilting and baking.
Her funeral will be at 2 p.m., Tuesday, Feb. 22, at Preston-Hanley
Funeral Homes & Crematory in Pekin. Pastor Tom Eckhardt will officiate.
Burial will be in Glendale Memorial Gardens in Pekin.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2010, Pounding Mill,
Tazewell Co., VA, Obituary
http://www.bdtonline.com/archivesearch/local_story_011181716.html
Mr. Donald Roy Wilson, age 77, of 2879 Wardell Rd., Pounding Mill, VA,
died Monday, January 11th, 2010 at a Richlands, VA. hospital
following a brief illness. He was born in Richlands, VA. and
was a son of the late Roy Glen and Marjorie Lester Wilson, both Tazewell County
natives.
He was a lifelong resident of the Tazewell County area, a 1950
graduate of Richlands High School, a U. S. Navy Korean War Veteran, and was a
member of the Tazewell Presbyterian Church. He was a retired brakeman for
Norfolk & Western and Norfolk & Southern Railway and was a member of
the Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen. He was a member of the Sandy Valley
Masonic Lodge #17 and Kazim Temple of Roanoke, VA. He was an avid fisherman and
member of the Falls Mills Fishing Club and was also a great gardener who loved
to share his bounty.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his first
wife, Peggy Smith Wilson; and two brothers-in-law, James “Tince” Smith and
Douglas A. Smith.
Survivors are his wife, Mrs. Barbara Steele Vandyke Wilson; one
stepson, Mr. Joseph Vandyke and wife, Laura of Sterling, VA; one sister, Mrs.
Janet Wilson Smith of Blountville, TN.; three grandchildren who were the love
of his life, James Vandyke, Emily Vandyke, and Christine Vandyke; one
sister-in-law, Jimmie Ruth Speeks and husband, Dwight; nephews, Randy Smith and
wife, Karen and Jeff Smith and wife, Anne; nieces, Cathy Cox and husband, Greg
and Terri Alsbrook; great-nephews, Jason Alsbrook, Will Smith, Evan Smith,
Avery Smith, and Graham Smith; great-nieces, Erin Hanna and husband, Dylann, Jessica Blankenship and husband, Eddie, and Kelly Smith; extended family, Raymond Smith and wife, Anna of
Winston-Salem, NC, and Mary Jane Lockhart and husband, Jim of Matthews, NC.
`Funeral services
for Mr. Donald Roy Wilson will be conducted Wednesday at 2:00 p.m. at the
Hurst-Scott Funeral Chapel in Richlands with the Reverend Greg Wood
officiating. Interment will follow in the Clinch Valley Memorial Cemetery in
Richlands. Pallbearers will be Bill Nearhood, Carlton Gobble, Terry Morris,
Gordon Kreiner, Rod Cury, Freddie Smith, Charlie Irvin, and Roger Weaver.
Members of Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen will serve as honorary pallbearers.
Members of the Casey-Shortt VFW Post #9640 will conduct military graveside
rites.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2012, Pounding Mill, Tazewell Co., VA, Obituary
Bluefield Daily Telegraph (WV) - March 11, 2012
Teddy Lloyd, 56, of Pounding Mill, VA, died Saturday, March 10,
2012 at Carilion Tazewell Community Hospital. He was born October 4, 1955 in
Grundy, VA, and was a son of the late George Robert and Minnie Belcher Lloyd.
Teddy attended Grundy High School and was a member of the Class of
1974. Mr. Lloyd was a retired coal miner, having worked for many years with
Harman Mining Company and was a member of the UMWA Local #7025. He enjoyed
model cars and woodworking; watching Jeopardy and Westerns. He was an avid
NASCAR and Bill Elliott fan. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather and
brother; he was the happiest being with his grandchildren. He will be greatly
missed by all who knew and loved him.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by four
brothers, Howard, Joe, James, and Dallas Lloyd; one sister, Nancy Lavelle; one
nephew, Joseph Vencill.
Those left to cherish his memories include his loving wife, Melinda
Combs Lloyd; two daughters, Michelle Lloyd of Taylorsville, NC, and Amanda
Edwards and husband, Dustin of Richlands, VA; two sons, Michael Lloyd of Bland,
VA, and Robert McAllister of Cedar Bluff, VA; three sisters, Edna "Bonnie" Lloyd of Pounding Mill, VA, Anna Rae Blankenship and husband,
Freeman, and Kimberly Hoover all of Hiddenite, NC.;
three brothers, Trivett Lloyd and wife, Mari of Fayetteville, NC, Ricky Lloyd
and wife, Debbie, and Johnny Lloyd and wife, Connie, all of Pounding Mill, VA;
seven grandchildren; brothers and sisters-in-law; several nieces and nephews;
and three special dogs, Bear, Brutus, and Ernie.
Funeral services for Teddy Lloyd will be conducted at 11:00 a.m.
Tuesday, March 13, 2012 at the Hurst-Scott Funeral Home Chapel in Tazewell, VA.
with Preacher Michael Rife officiating. Burial will
follow at Greenhills Memory Gardens in Claypool Hill, VA. Pallbearers will be
Ricky Lloyd, Johnny Lloyd, Robert McAllister, McCoy Combs, Dennie Combs and
Frankie Combs.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2011, Raven, Tazewell Co., VA, Obituary
http://obitsforlife.com/obituary/308104/Taylor-John.php
Mr. John Nathaniel Taylor, age 29, of Raven, Virginia, passed away
Saturday (March 5, 2011) at his home. Born September 21, 1981 in Richlands,
Virginia, he was a son of the late Robert Allen Taylor.
A lifelong resident of the area, he had formerly been employed by
Little River Pipline as an excavator operator until an injury prevented him
from working. In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by his
grandmother, Barbara Lewis, grandfather, Paul David Dickie Taylor, two uncles,
Darrell Taylor and Mack Stinson.
Survivors include his wife,
Erica Alta Taylor of the home; one daughter, Victoria
Mariae Tori Taylor of the home; one son, Robert McKenneley Bobby Taylor of the
home; half-sister, Blake Taylor; half-brother, Barry Strouth; father-in-law and mother-in-law, Carl and Margaret Blankenship
of Pounding Mill; brother-in-law, Nathaniel and Amanda Blankenship of Page, sister-in-law, Tosha and Eric
Meadows of Pounding Mill; three nieces,
Monica Blankenship and Carly Blankenship
both of Page, Gabriella Meadows of Pounding Mill; grandmother-in-law, Marie
Shelton of Pounding Mill; several aunts, uncles, couins, relatives and friends
also survive.
Funeral services will be conducted at 2:00 PM Thursday at the
Wilderness Tabernacle, Horn Mountain, Virginia with Rev. Tim Lester, Rev. Mike
Justice, and Rev. Lonnie Perkins officiating. Interment will follow in the Fox
Cemetery on Reynolds Ridge, Virginia. Pallbearers will be Nathaniel Blankenship, Eric Meadows, Britt Phipps, Kenny
Shelton, Carl Blankenship, Barry Strouth, Josh Shelton, and Derrick
Shelton. Honorary pallbearers will be Men of Little River Pipeline, Bobby
Taylor, and friends.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2011, Raven, Tazewell Co., VA, Obituary
http://obitsforlife.com/obituary/325194/Street-David.php
David Dewey Street, age 30 of Kirby Road, passed away Sunday, April
3, 2011 at Clinch Valley Medical Center in Richlands,
VA. Born in Tazewell County, he was a son of the late Denver and Georgia Deel
Street.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his
maternal grandparents, Sarah and Chris Deel and paternal grandfather Dewey
Street.
Survivors include two step-sisters, Tammy Dye and Adrianne Street,
two step-brothers, Bryon and Michael Street, aunts, Carolyn Mullins, Arbutus
Brown, Audrey Haynes, Versie Wells and Deirdre Spafford, uncles, Darrell Deel
and Jessee Deel, 3 step-nieces and a step-great-niece.
Funeral services will be conducted at 12:00 noon Friday, April 8,
2011 at Haysi Funeral Home with Elder Eddie Newsome officiating. Burial will
follow in Blankenship Cemetery, Haysi, VA. Pallbearers will be family and
friends.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2012, Raven, Tazewell Co., VA, Obituary
https://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=87059292
Maudie Ann Endicott, 60 of Raven, VA,
passed away Saturday, March 17, 2012 at her home..
Born June 20, 1951 in Buchanan County, VA, she was the daughter of the late
Mont Endicott and Nellie Jane Keen Endicott.
She was a graduate of Southwest Virginia
Community College and a former postal employee who enjoyed working. She was a
loving mother, sister, grandmother and was of the Pentecostal Holiness Faith.
In addition to her parents, Mont Endicott
and Nellie Jane Keen Endicott, she was preceded in death by brothers, Junior
Endicott, Roger Endicott and Ronnie Endicott.
Survivors include sons, Rodney Ryan
Blankenship of Cedar Bluff, VA, Sgt. Ricky Aaron Blankenship and wife Jeri of
Alaska; sisters, Bonnie Meadows of Thompson Valley, VA, Junie Lester of Cedar
Bluff, VA; brothers Delford Endicott of Oakwood, VA, Benny Endicott of Cedar
Bluff, VA, Lonnie Endicott of Pounding Mill, VA, Freddie Endicott of Keen
Mountain, VA; granddaughter Nicole Blankenship. She is also
survived by several nieces, nephews and a host of friends and neighbors.
Memorial Services for Maudie Ann Endicott
will be Friday, March 23, 2012 at 11:00 a.m. at the Shortridge-Ramey Funeral
Home Chapel, Keen Mountain, VA, with Reverends Jack Ward and Ralph Horton
officiating. Burial will follow in the Esau Rife Cemetery, Keen Mountain, VA.
2012, Raven, Tazewell Co., VA, Obituary
Bluefield Daily Telegraph (WV) - July 27, 2012
Geraldine Alice Simmons, age 67, of Raven, VA, passed away
Wednesday, July 25, 2012 at the home of her niece, following a brief illness.
She was born in Richlands, VA. and was the daughter of
the late Abel and Ida Hill Simmons of Tazewell County, VA. Geraldine was a
Class of 1961 graduate of Honaker High School. She had worked at Mattie
Williams Hospital and retired as a housekeeper from Clinch Valley Medical
Center. She had lived all her life in the Raven, VA. area.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by one
brother, Jerry Simmons.
Those who survive are two sisters, Mrs. Emily Childress and
husband, Firl, of Raven, VA, Mrs. Judy Ward of Raven, VA; one brother, Joe
Simmons and wife, Clara, of Franklin, La.; special niece, Debbie
Simmons Blankenship and husband, Byron, of Swords Creek, VA; special nephew,
Adam Blankenship of Abingdon, VA; and several other nieces
and nephews also survive; special caregivers, Divine Home Health, Tarah Combs,
Ashley Musick, Beth Dillon, Beverly Fuller, Nikki, Keen and Mercy Ambulance
Service.
Graveside services will be held on Saturday, July 28, 2012 at 1:00
p.m. at Greenhills Memory Gardens, Claypool Hill, VA. with
the Rev. Dennis White officiating. Interment will follow. Pallbearers will be Byron Blankenship, Adam
Blankenship, Chaz Blankenship, Darren Blankenship,
Wendell Childress and Dennis O'Quinn. Honorary pallbearer is Dr. Mario
Stefanini.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2012, Raven, Tazewell Co., VA, Obituary
Bluefield Daily Telegraph (WV) - August 20, 2012
Thomas Lee Jewell, 59, of Raven, passed away Friday, August 17,
2012 in Clinch Valley Medical Center in Richlands,
VA. Thomas was born December 6, 1952, in Iaeger, W.VA, a son of the late Sam
and Thelma Rose Jewell.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his first
wife, Louise Steele; two brothers, John Jewell and George Howard Jewell; two
sisters, Flossie Jewell and Edith Kennedy; and a brother-in-law, Hank Kennedy.
Survivors include his wife, Sandy Jewell of War, W.VA; two
children, Samantha Lee Jewell and Brian Keith Jewell both of Richlands, VA; two
brothers, Rufus Jewell and wife, Ruby of Avondale, W.VA, and Elbert Jewell and
wife, Willa of Jolo, W.VA; one sister, Clementine Griggs and husband, Roger of
Raven, VA; five grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be conducted Tuesday, August 21, 2012, at 11
o'clock, with Pastor John Wheeler and Pastor Danny Bowles officiating at the
Mile Branch Church of the Living God at Mile Branch near Iaeger, WV. Burial
will follow in the Boyd
Blankenship Cemetery on State
Line Ridge near Paynesville, WV. Pallbearers will be Josh, Griggs, Eddie Griggs, Red Beard Cooper, and other family and
friends. Honorary pallbearer will be Roger Griggs.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2010, Red Root Ridge, Tazewell Co., VA, Obituary
Noah David “Shag” Blankenship, Sr., age 45, of Red Root Ridge, VA, passed away Wednesday April
14, 2010 at a local Richlands area hospital following a lengthy illness. He was born in Tazewell County,
Virginia and was the son of the late Charlie Thomas and Louise Ellen Cordle Blankenship. He was a loving father, husband and
brother and was a lifetime resident of this area.
He is survived by: His loving wife of 25 years, Terri Blankenship
of Red Root Ridge, VA; His Son, Noah
David (Little Man) Blankenship, Jr. of the home; Sisters:Barbara Royal and
husband Eddie of Wardell, VA, Mary
Faye Royal and companion Donald Ray Royal of Doran, VA; Brothers:James Blankenship and wife Jean of Red Root Ridge, VA; Roger Blankenship and wife Kathy of
Wardell, VA; Ronald “Buck”
Blankenship and wife Judy of Red Root Ridge, VA; Fred Blankenship and wife Bonnie of Wardell, VA; Roy Blankenship and wife Bernice of
Doran, VA. Several Nieces and
nephews along with a host of family and friends also survive him. He will be
truly missed by all who knew and loved him.
Funeral Services for Noah Blankenship
will be conducted at 2:00 pm on Saturday, April 17, 2010 at the Hurst-Scott
Funeral Home in Richlands, VA with the Rev. Dannie Shortt officiating.
Interment will follow at the Clinch Valley Memorial Cemetery in Richlands, VA.
Pallbearers will be Arnold Lester, Ronnie, Roger, Scottie and Kelvin Blankenship. Honorary Pallbearers will be Dr.
Sahyouni, Dr. Pillai, CVMC Nursing Staff of 5th Floor and the members of the
Bibleway Church.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2010, Richlands, Tazewell
Co., VA,
http://swvanow.com/community/obituaries/3547-benington-gwendolyn-blankenship-trull.html
Gwendolyn "Dottye" Blankenship Trull Benington went home to God on Friday, April 9, 2010.
She was the daughter of Earl
and Edith (Settle) Blankenship.
Dottye was a
graduate of Richlands High School, Class of 1958. She brought beauty to the
world as an Instructor of Cosmetology at Tazewell County Career and Technical
Center from 1969 to 2000. During this time, she was awarded Trade and
Industrial Outstanding Teacher 1986-1987, Virginia Association for Trade and
Industrial Education. A dedicated Mother, Nana, and Gigi, Dottye loved God, her
family, and friends. She was always there for those she loved. She was a
volunteer at The Good Samaritan Food Pantry in Richlands and loved working in
the baby food section. She was a lifetime member, Sunday school teacher, and
youth leader at Cedar Bluff United Methodist Church.
She was preceded in death by
her parents, Earl and Edith
(Settle) Blankenship; beloved
niece, Mary Ann Keene; and many loved family members.
She is survived by her brother and friend for life, Herley Blankenship, wife Betty Lou and family; her daughters,
Teresa Trull Basham and husband Tommy, Jr. and Robin Trull McGlothlin and
husband Darrell; grandchildren, Lindsey Basham Croston and husband Jonathan,
Brandi Basham Smith and husband Scott, Sara Michelle Creppel, Luke Anthony
Creppel and Kristi McGlothlin; great-grandchildren, Madalyn Croston, Paul Tyler
Smith and Charis Smith. She is also survived by special aunts, Margret Settle
and family, Kathleen Settle and family, Marie Blankenship Carrier and family,
and numerous cousins. In addition to her family, Dottye is
survived by her life long friends, Retired Col. Sandra Whitt, Mary Sue Whitt,
Sondra Massie, Jane Ellen Horton, and many friends. She also will be loved and
missed by Flash and Little Bit, her beloved cats.
The family will receive friends at Singleton Funeral Service on
Thursday, April 15, from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. with funeral services starting at 7
p.m. officiated by the Reverend Tommy Basham, Sr. A private graveside service
will be conducted at Clinch Valley Memorial Cemetery at Richlands, VA. Pallbearers
will be Luke Creppel, Austin Hess, Erik Hess, Cody Keene, Jessee Martin and Thomas Earl Blankenship. Honorary pallbearers will be Jeremy
Keene, Joshua Keene, Jonathan Croston and Scott Smith.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2010, Richlands, Tazewell
Co., VA, Obituary
http://www.funeraldigest.com/obituaries/2010/07/22/lola-rainey/144219606
Mrs. Lola Pearl Rainey, age 67, passed away Monday, July 19, 2010,
at her home. Born Dec. 12, 1942, in Viena, VA, she was a daughter of the late
Elijah Jake and Ollie Gay Hurt Helton.
A 1961 graduate of Garden High School, she spent her early life in
Buchanan County prior to moving to Columbus, Ohio, to work as a clerical worker
in a hospital. She later moved to Arlington, VA, to live with her sister and
provide care for her nieces and nephews. She proudly served in the U.S. Navy
Reserves for two years prior to being honorably discharged. A member of
Communication Workers of America, she was employed at Verizon Phone Company for
29 years. Later in life, she moved to Salem, VA, where she worked for
contractor companies of Verizon for about 10 years and retired from the
Engineering Department of Computerized Drafting.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by five
sisters, Myrtle Clark, Maggie Daniels, Margaret Cremans, Bernice McClanahan and
Juanita McGlothlin.
Survivors include three sisters,
Lois Stump of Columbus, Ohio, Ruth Smith of Rowe, VA, and Barbara Blankenship of Oakwood, VA; and several nieces and
nephews.
Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Saturday in the
Honaker Funeral Home Chapel with Jeff Blankenship
officiating. Interment will follow in the Greenhills Memory Gardens at Claypool
Hill, VA. Pallbearers will be Randell Fuller, Tony Emrick, Clinton Hamilton,
Alex Tomblin, Denny Williamson and Jimmy Vandyke.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2010, Richlands, Tazewell
Co., VA, Obituary
Bluefield
Daily Telegraph (WV) -
November 9, 2010
Mrs. Thelma Geneva Lyons, age 78, of Richlands, VA, passed away
Sunday, November 7, 2010 in a Richlands, VA. hospital.
She was born in Red Ash, VA. and was the daughter of
the late Tom and Elsie Harris Cline.
She had made her home in the Richlands area all of her life and was
of the Pentecostal faith.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by one
sister, Betty Dixon.
Survivors are her husband, Gene Lyons; two daughters, Carolyn Alley
and husband, John of Richlands, VA, Donna Havens and husband, David of
Tazewell, VA; two sons, Mike Lyons and wife, Barbara of Kingsport, TN., Larry
Lyons of Kingsport, TN.; one sister,
Maxine Blankenship of Salem, VA; two half brothers, Wayne and
Jerry Cline; and one half sister, Judy Boothe. Nine grandchildren and three
great-grandchildren also survive.
Funeral services for Thelma Geneva Lyons will be conducted
Wednesday, November 10, 2010 at 1:00 p.m. at the Hurst-Scott Funeral Chapel in
Richlands, VA. with the Reverend Gary Lyons
officiating. Interment will follow at Greenhills Memory Gardens at Claypool
Hill, VA. Grandsons and sons-in-law will serve as pallbearers.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2011, Richlands, Tazewell Co., VA, Obituary
Bluefield Daily Telegraph (WV) - January 13, 2011
Mrs. Ollie Faye Culbertson, age 65, of Richlands, VA, passed away
Tuesday, January 11, 2011 at her home following a lengthy illness. She was born
in Raven, VA. and was the daughter of the late Andy
Proffitt and Ethel Louise Blankenship
Dye.
She was a lifelong resident of the Richlands area and was a member of
the Fountain of Joy Church.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by one
daughter, Pamela Sue Horton; one son, Robert Michael Culbertson; and one
grandson-in-law, Eric Joyce.
Survivors are two daughters, Patricia Bunn and husband, Lucky of
Pounding Mill, VA, Donna Gilbert and husband, Thomas of Kingsport, TN.; one
son, Joseph Culbertson, Jr. and wife, Sherry of Dobson, NC.; two sisters, Judi
Shelton McGhee and husband, Millard of Cedar Bluff, VA, Linda Holmes and
husband, Roger of Paintlick, VA; five brothers, Eugene Dye and wife, Ann of
Wardell, VA, Bobby Dye and wife, Karen of Richlands, VA, Delbert Dye of
Richlands, VA, Donnie Dye and wife, Margaret of Richlands, VA, Billy Dye of
Richlands, VA; thirteen grandchildren; and thirteen great-grandchildren.
Funeral services for Ollie Faye Culbertson will be conducted
Friday, January 14, 2010 at 2:00 p.m. at the Hurst-Scott Funeral Chapel in
Richlands, VA. with the Reverend Judy McKnight and
Preacher Lucky Bunn officiating. Interment will follow at Greenhills Memory
Gardens at Claypool Hill, VA. Family and friends will serve as pallbearers.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2011, Richlands, Tazewell Co., VA, Obituary
Bluefield Daily Telegraph (WV) - April 29, 2011
Richlands, VA. — Mr. Rufus Franklin Ray Sr.,
passed from this mortal existence into eternal life on Thursday, April 28, 2011
at his home following a lengthy illness. He was constantly cared for by his
loving wife and family during his long home going. He was born in Murray Hollow
community near Jewell Ridge, VA. on January 8, 1937
and was the son of the late Lee Henry and Virgie Ethel Blankenship Ray.
He was educated in Tazewell County public schools. Rufus honorably
served in the U.S. Army in Berlin, Germany from 1956-1958. He also served in
the Virginia Army National Guard from 1958-1964. Rufus married the love of his
life, Naomi Horton Ray, on March 21, 1959. In 1959, Rufus went to work in the
coal mines and finally retired in 1993 as the owner of Kents Ridge Welding Service.
He also worked for Overbay & Brown Hardware, S & S Machinery, Pittston
Coal Company, Bek/Tawn Coal Company and Shirl Coal Company. He belonged to the
American Legion Post 0208 and was a faithful member of the Richlands
Tabernacle.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by three
sisters, Bonnie Louise Ray Hill, Reba Jean Ray Jackson, and Edith (Cookie) Ray
Hess; three brothers, Ralph Cecil Ray, Chester Verby Ray, and Billy Lee Ray.
Survivors are his loving wife of 52 years, Naomi Horton Ray; three
sons, Rufus Franklin Ray Jr. and wife, Loretta Rose Ray of Belfast, VA, Dr.
Marvin Lee Ray and wife Betty Horne Ray of Middletown, Ohio, Timothy James Ray
and wife Sandra Perkins Ray of Swords Creek, VA; six grandchildren, Franklin
Derek Ray and wife Kayla, Brittany Leeann Ray Ringstaff and husband, Jeremy,
Brigitte Nicole Ray, Breanna Lee Ray, Olivia Faith Ray, and James Brent Ray;
three sisters, Eva Ray Houchins and husband, Raymond of Forth Chiswell, VA,
Janice Ray Richardson and husband, Earl of Indianapolis, Ind., Georgia Ray
Shepherd and husband, Arnold of Cedar Bluff, VA; special friends, Bernard and
Sue Compton, Covey and Nellie Mullins, Bill and Susie Culbertson, Eugene and
Verna Wright;
Funeral services for Rufus Franklin Ray Sr. will be conducted
Saturday, April 30, 2011 at 2:00 p.m. at the Richlands Tabernacle, 2500 4th
Street, Richlands, VA. with Pastors Ralph Horton and
Robert Osborne officiating. Entombment will follow at Greenhills Memory Gardens
Mausoleum at Claypool Hill, VA. Members of Casey-Shortt VFW Post #9640 will
conduct military graveside rites. Pallbearers will be Keith Cordle, Randy
Cordle, Roy Dale Keene, Richard Keene, Michael Switzer, David Lee Horton, Kevin
Grat Horton, J. D. Horton, John Paul Roberts, Jonathan Shepherd, and Joseph
Shepherd. Men of the Richlands Tabernacle will serve as honorary pallbearers.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2011, Richlands, Tazewell Co., VA, Obituary
Bluefield Daily Telegraph (WV) - May 16, 2011
Ms. Emma Frances "Toots" Cordle, age 90, of Richlands, VA,
passed away Friday, May 13, 2011 in a Bristol, TN., hospital. She was born in
Tazewell County and was the daughter of the late Riley and Hazel Taylor
Shelton. She was a lifelong resident of the Richlands area and was the oldest
member of the Hillcreek Pentecostal Holiness Church.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her first
husband, Crowder Bernard Kindred; her second husband, Walter Thomas Cordle;
sons, Howard Andrew Kindred and Kenneth Crowder Kindred; stepchildren, Archie
William "Bill" Cordle and Emma Jean Farmer; and grandchildren, Myron
Gerald Cordle and Christina Nicole Cordle; brothers, Herman Shelton, Ralph
Shelton, Ben Alford Shelton, and Riley Shelton, Jr.; sisters, Margie Stoots,
Flossie Joyce, Margaret Shelton, and Maxine Shelton.
Survivors are: daughters:
Jeanette Ann Joyce of Richlands, VA, Hazel Bernice Hamman and husband, Leo of
Aho, Ariz., Martha Frances Stiltner of Rosedale, VA, Patricia Faye Gilbert and
husband, Wayne of Jewell Ridge, VA, Brenda Kay Lester and husband, Donnie of
Richlands, VA, Mary Jean Puckett and husband, Rick of Richlands, VA, Sharon Lynn Blankenship and husband, Andrew of Richlands, VA, Ruth Dowdy of Richlands, VA; sons: Gerald Wayne
Cordle and wife, Regina of Richlands, VA, David Estil Cordle and wife, Linda of
Richlands, VA, Walter Thomas Cordle, Jr. and wife, Joanna Vernon Dean Cordle
and wife, Tina of Richlands, VA; two sisters: Beulah Shelton of Richlands, VA, Charlene
Houchins of Cleveland, Ohio Special Sister in Law: Marie Shelton of Pounding
Mill, VA; 27 grandchildren; 17 stepgrandchildren; 58 great-grandchildren;16
stepgreat-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild, and four
stepgreat-great-grandchildren also survive. Several nieces and nephews and a
host of friends and neighbors also survive.
Funeral services for Emma Cordle will be conducted Wednesday, May
18, 2011 at 2:00 p.m. at the Hurst-Scott Funeral Chapel in Richlands, VA. with the Rev. Tim Lester, the Rev. Frank Lester, the Rev.
Giles Ball, and the Rev. Larry Ball officiating. Interment will follow at
Hankins Cemetery in Richlands, VA. Pallbearers will be Kenny Stiltner, Ricky
Stiltner, Donnie Lester Jr., Patrick Cordle, Robert Gilbert, Thomas Gilbert,
Elliot Joyce, Keith Kindred, and Jeremy Cordle. Honorary pallbearers will be
John Barber, Patrick Barrett, Keith Kindred, Wesley Kindred, T.J. Gilbert,
Woody Smith, Tom Joyce, Jr., Eric Weir, Matthew Gibson, Richard Cordle, Billy
Cordle, and the Men of the Hillcreek Holiness Church.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2012, Richlands, Tazewell Co., VA, Obituary
Bluefield Daily Telegraph (WV) - March 31, 2012
Mr. Kenneth Woody Monk, age 80, of Richlands, VA, passed away
Friday, March 30, 2012 at his home following a brief illness. He was born in
Russell County and was the son of the late Walter and Viola Terry Monk.
He was a lifelong resident of the Richlands area and was retired
from Kern's Bakery. He had worked for Reynolds Gulf Station and was a former
cook for the Virginia Army National Guard Unit in Richlands, VA. He was a U.S.
Army Korean War Veteran and was a member of the Casey Shortt VFW Post #9640 and
was a faithful member of the #9640 Honor Guard. He was the last surviving
member of his immediate family.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his first
wife, Delma Dye Monk; his second wife, Della Monk; one son, Kenneth Woody Monk
Jr.; one sister, Betty Goss; two brothers, Arthur and Giles Monk; and one daughter-in-law,
Penny Monk.
Survivors are two sons, Terry Monk of Richlands, VA, David Michael
Monk of Marion, VA; one daughter-in-law, Connie Monk of Richlands, VA; four
grandchildren, Ann Honaker, Evie Monk, Susie Johnson, Terry Monk Jr.; and four great-grandchildren, Chandler Blankenship, Caitlin Blankenship,
Grayson Honaker, and Trevor Monk.
Funeral services for Ken Monk will be conducted Monday, April 2,
2012 at 11:00 a.m. at the Hurst-Scott Funeral Chapel in Richlands, VA. with the Rev. Chris White officiating. Interment will follow
at Greenhills Memory Gardens at Claypool Hill, VA. Pallbearers will be the
Staff of the Hurst-Scott Funeral Home in Richlands. Members of the Casey-Shortt
VFW Post #9640 will conduct military graveside rites.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2012, Richlands, Tazewell Co., VA, Obituary
Bristol Herald Courier (VA) - December 11, 2012
Wanda Blankenship Shelton, age 60, passed away Sunday, Dec. 9, 2012. Born Dec. 21, 1951, in
Buchanan County, VA, she was the daughter of the late Robert Lee and Mabel
Alice Meadows Blankenship.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her first husband, Acie Blankenship; her second husband, George Shelton, Sr.;
and one brother, Danny Blankenship.
She is survived by her daughter,
Sharon Vanover of Bland, VA; granddaughter, Tanya
Proffitt of Bland; step-daughter, Vivian Shelar and husband, Jerry, of Honaker,
VA; two step-granddaughters, Whitney and Abigail Marrs of Honaker; one brother, Coy Blankenship and wife, Sandy, of Lebanon, VA; two sisters, Wilma Shelton and husband, Ray, of Claypool
Hill, VA, and Melissa Shook of Jonesville, NC.; and many nieces
and nephews.
Funeral services will be conducted at 1 p.m., Wednesday, Dec. 12,
2012, at Singleton Funeral Service Chapel at Cedar Bluff, VA, with the Rev.
Leon Vandyke and the Rev. Roy Smith officiating. Burial will follow in the
Greenhills Memory Gardens at Claypool Hill. Pallbearers will be family and
friends.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2010, Tazewell, Tazewell
Co., VA, Obituary
Bluefield
Daily Telegraph,
Bluefield WV
Zora Estelle Blankenship, 94, of Tazewell, VA, formerly of Atwell, W.VA, died Tuesday,
March 9, 2010 in Tazewell Community Hospital, Tazewell, VA, following a long
illness. Zora was born September 14, 1915 in Hubble, KY, a daughter of the late
Leonard and Viola Kays Combs. She was a homemaker and was of the Methodist faith. She was
a very special and loving mother and grandmother.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her
husband, William
"Bill" Blankenship;
two brothers, Grover Nick and Ferris Combs; and one sister, Mutt Hall.
Survivors include four daughters, Mrs. Betty Whisner of Newport, Ky., Mrs. Alberta Kennedy of
Abingdon, VA, Mrs. Kay Austin and husband Keith of Bastian, VA,
and Mrs. Ann Addair of North Tazewell, VA; fifteen
grandchildren; twenty-eight great-grandchildren; and ten great-great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be conducted Friday, March 12, 2010 at 1
o'clock at the Chapel of Fanning Funeral Home in War, WV. with
the Reverend James Tunnel officiating. Burial will follow in the Rose Hill
Cemetery at Bastian, VA. Grandsons and nephews will serve as pallbearers.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2010, Tazewell, Tazewell Co., VA, Obituary
http://obitsforlife.com/obituary/164615/Fuller-Birchie.php
Birchie Deel Fuller, age 79 of Doe Lane passed away at her home
Sunday, October 10, 2010. Born in Buchanan County, she was a daughter of the
late Bart and Josie Owens Deel. She was a homemaker and attended the Od Regular Baptist church.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her
husband, Thomas Monroe Fuller; brothers, Author, Cornelius, Herbert, Harold and
James Deel and sisters, Lydia Margaret Oquinn and Martha Rife.
Survivors include her daughters, Emil Sue (Gene) Rice and Connie
(John) Yates both of Tazewell, VA; a brother, Andy Deel of Freeport, PA; sisters, Lona Blankenship of Grundy, VA and Elva (David) Dales of Greensprings, OH;
grandchildren, Rhonda Cagwin, Cheryl Sutherland, Vicki Yates, Ronnie Rice and
Crystal Hawkins; 9 great-grandchildren; 2 step great-grandchildren and 1
great-great grandson.
Funeral services will be conducted 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, October
13, 2010 at Haysi Funeral Home with Elders Eddie Newsome, David Oquinn, Jerry
Newsome and Frank Newsome officiating. Burial will follow in the Bart Deel
Cemetery, Haysi, VA. Pallbearers will be Gene Rice, John Yates, Jonathan
Sutherland, Issac Sutherland, Jeffrey Deel and Kevin Deel.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2010, Tazewell, Tazewell
Co., VA, Obituary
Bluefield
Daily Telegraph (WV) -
October 30, 2010
Ben Edmond Bentley, age 100, of Tazewell, VA, died Tuesday, October
26, 2010 at Heritage Hall Health Care in Tazewell, VA. Born March 25, 1910 at
Jamboree, Ky., he was a son of the late William Patton Bentley and Cora
Hatfield Bentley.
He was a devout Christian and a lifelong member of the Church of
God. Mr. Bentley was a retired coal miner and member of the UMWA.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife,
Phyllis Delphine Altizer Bentley; four brothers, Russell E. Bentley, John M.
(Lloyd) Bentley, Lonzo (Merrell) Bentley, Marcus "Brother" Bentley,
and an infant brother, Carl Bartley; seven sisters,
Myrtle Effie Reece, Pricey "Trola" Sturgill, Nora Belva Sheets, Ola
Merl Bentley, Rita Ethel
Blankenship, Ura Osa Gabbert,
and Jettie "Tiny" Cline.
Survivors include his son, Charles E. Bentley and wife, Cathryn D.
Bentley of Tazewell, VA; one brother, Joseph "Wilson" Bentley of
Amherst, Ohio; one sister, Marie Fisher of Raymond, Wash.; one grandchild,
Rayna Celeste Bentley.
The family will receive friends from 12:00 until 1:30 p.m., Monday,
November 1, 2010 at Peery & St. Clair Funeral Home in Tazewell, VA.
Graveside services and interment will follow at Woodlawn Memorial Park Cemetery
in Bluewell, WV. with Pastor Adam Frye officiating.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2010, Tazewell,
Tazewell Co., VA, Obituary
http://obitsforlife.com/obituary/164592/Fuller-Reita.php
Reita Lucille Fuller, age 58 of Mill Road, passed away Friday, July
2, 2010 at Dickenson Community
Hospital. Born May 8th, 1952, in Dickenson County, she was the daughter of the
late Parkas and Beatrice Brooks Stanley. She was a homemaker and of the Baptist
faith.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a
daughter, Thelma Jean Fuller, brothers, Carson and Ray Stanley and sisters,
Goldie Fuller and Helen Stanley.
Survivors include three daughters,
Beatrice Fuller, Connie (Tony) Blankenship, and Marcella (Doug) Miller all of Tazewell, two
grandchildren, Slick and Cheyenne, four brothers, Robert (Marie) Stanley, Ervin
Stanley, Caudle Stanley, and Joby Stanley all of Haysi, VA, three sisters,
Gaynell Amos and Mary Buzza (Kevin) Edwards both of Haysi, and Lillie (Bobby)
Deel of Harmon, VA.
Funeral services will be conducted 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, July 7,
2010 at Emmanuel Old Regular Baptist Church. Burial will follow in the Fuller
Cemetery, Haysi. Nephews and sons-in-law will serve as pallbearers.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2011, Tazewell, Tazewell Co., VA, Obituary
Bluefield Daily Telegraph (WV) - July 23, 2011
Don Lee Hess, age 56, of the Gratton community in Tazewell, VA,
died Friday, July 22, 2011 at his home. Born February 18, 1955 in Pike County,
Ky., he was a son of the late Vernal and Pricey Hess, his adoptive parents. He
was of the Pentecostal Holiness faith. Don loved playing softball and he
enjoyed karate. He won many karate tournaments and treasured the trophies he
won.
In addition to his adoptive parents, he was preceded in death by
his birth father, Lee New; and his mother-in-law, Mary Frances Belcher.
Survivors include his wife, Connie Sue Hess; his birth mother, Emma Blair Blankenship of Williamson, W.VA; one daughter, Kelly Hess; and one son, Scott
Hess, both of Bluefield; one brother, Leonard New and wife, Heather of
Williamson, W.VA; one sister, Angela New of Delbarton, W.VA; father-in-law,
Carl Belcher of Wittens Mill in North Tazewell, VA; aunt, Della Copley of
Williamson, W.VA; sisters and brothers-in-law, Brenda and John Hodges, Lena and
Bobby Lowe, Stella and Buster Eastridge, Sally Lowe, Kathy Nowlin, David and
LeAnn Belcher, Steven and Frances Belcher and Joe Belcher; several nieces and
nephews.
Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m., Monday, July 25, 2011
at Peery & St. Clair Funeral Home Chapel in Tazewell, VA. with Melvin Simpson officiating. Burial will follow at
Browns Chapel Cemetery at Mudfork in Tazewell County. Family and friends will
serve as pallbearers.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2012, Tazewell, Tazewell Co., VA, Obituary
http://bdtonline.com/obituaries/x474411447/Marjorie-Pearle-Harris-Blankenship
Marjorie Pearle Harris Blankenship, age 92, of the Thompson Valley community in Tazewell, VA,
died Thursday, May 3, 2012 at Carilion Tazewell Community Hospital in Tazewell,
VA. Born Sept. 22, 1919 at Crockett, VA, she was a daughter of the late
Benjamin Warren Harris and Lavinia Pearle Frye Harris. She was a member of the
Tazewell Wesleyan Methodist Church where she served as Secretary and Treasurer
of the church for many years. Mrs. Blankenship was President of the Women's
Missionary Society.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Claude Rex Blankenship; two sisters, Fannie Harris and Dorothy Little;
four brothers, Charles Harris, Kenneth Harris, Bill Harris and Grover Harris.
She is survived by two sons,
Rex James Blankenship Sr. and wife, Lela, and John Wesley Blankenship Sr. and wife, Delores, all of Thompson Valley,
VA; five grandchildren, Kimberly
Angles and husband, Mike, Jim Blankenship and
wife, Vickie, John Blankenship and wife, Ruth, Elizabeth Bennett and
husband, Mike, all of Tazewell, VA, and Dr. Benjamin Blankenship and wife, Kristin, of Mt. Crawford, VA; eight great-grandchildren, Michelle McIntosh and husband, Daniel, Dr.
Melanie Angles, Lauren Jones and husband, Daniel, Kaitlyn Bennett, Matthew Blankenship, Hannah Blankenship,
Preston Alan Blankenship, and Colton Rex Blankenship; two great-great-grandchildren, Julianna Jones and Calvin
McIntosh.
Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Sunday, May 6, 2012 at
Peery & St. Clair Funeral Home Chapel in Tazewell, VA. with
the Reverend Douglas Beauregard, the Reverend Danielle Jenkins, Jerry Cyphers, John W. Blankenship Jr. and Daniel McIntosh officiating. Burial will follow at Grandview Memory Gardens in
Bluefield, VA. Pallbearers are Jim Blankenship, John Blankenship Jr., Mike Angles, Mike Bennett, Dr. Ben Blankenship, Daniel Jones, and Daniel McIntosh. Honorary pallbearers are Matthew Blankenship,
Colton Blankenship, Preston Blankenship, Hannah Blankenship,
Julianna Jones, and Calvin McIntosh.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
SSDI; Blankenship, Claude R., 81,
18Jul1918 - 03Nov1999, Tazewell, Tazewell, VA, WV-236-07-7442
2012, Tazewell, Tazewell Co., VA, Obituary
Bluefield Daily Telegraph (WV) - May 16, 2012
Donell "Lee" Keen, 67 years of age, of Tazewell, VA,
passed away Tuesday, May 15, 2012 in the Welmont Wilcox Hospice Center, Kingsport, [Sullivan Co.] TN. Born Oct. 5, 1944, he was the son of
the late Montague and Gladys Keen Mullins. He was a retired truck driver,
enjoyed traveling, Blue Grass Music Festivals and was of the Christian Faith.
Survivors Include his estranged wife, Joyce Mitchell Keen of Columbia,
Fla.; one son, Greg Keen of Columbia, Fla.; one sister, Betty Shortridge of
Elkins Branch Road, Grundy, VA; two step-sisters,
Peggy Brown and husband, Austin, of Tazewell, VA, Brenda Blankenship of Wytheville, VA; two step-brothers,
Thomas Fuller and John Mullins of Grundy, VA; one grandson; four nieces, Sherry
Shortridge, Debbie Magee, Sandy Shortridge and Tammy Smith all of Grundy, VA.
Funeral Services will be at the Shortridge-Ramey Funeral Home
Chapel, Keen Mountain, VA, Friday, May 18, 2012 at 11:00 a.m. with Elder Eunice
Davis and Elder Jack Horn officiating. Burial will follow in the Grandview
Memory Gardens, Bluefield, VA. Active Pallbearers will be Josh Magee, Ryan
Magee, Scott Magee, Joe Magee, Randy Hicks, James Smith and Justin Hicks. Honorary
pallbearers will be Jack Bundy, Russ Smith, Jerry Hicks, Chan Smith, Danny
Kennedy, Pat Rife and the Staff of Independent Home Health.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2010, North Tazewell,
Tazewell Co., VA, Obituary
http://www.bdtonline.com/archivesearch/local_story_018221411.html
Mr. David Dwayne Bucklen, age 37, of North Tazewell, VA, passed
away Saturday, January 16, 2010 at his home following a lengthy illness. He was
born in Virginia and was the son of David and Linda Dye Bucklen of Bandy, VA. He
had made his home in the North Tazewell area for the past three years and was a
former drill operator. He was a graduate of Memphis Central High School in
Memphis, TN. and had attended SVCC. He was preceded in death by his paternal
grandfather, George Bucklen, Sr.; and maternal grandparents, Paul and Frances
Dye.
Survivors, in addition to his parents, are his wife, Angel Marie
Hampton Bucklen; three daughters, Kassie Bucklen of Coeburn, VA, Indalea
Coleman of the home, Analiese Davine Bucklen of the home; one brother, Anthony
Bucklen and wife, Leah of Knoxville, TN.; one niece, Cadence Bucklen of Knoxville,
TN; special friend, Jason Byrd and wife, Heather of Memphis, TN.
Funeral services for David Dwayne Bucklen will be conducted
Wednesday, January 20, 2010 at 11:00 a.m. at the Hurst-Scott Funeral Chapel in
Richlands, VA. with the Reverend Monte Elswick
officiating. Interment will follow at Hankins Cemetery in Richlands, VA.
Pallbearers will be David Wayne Hampton, Jason Byrd, Adam Hulse, Nathan Cole, Chandler Blankenship, and Don Scholz.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2010, North Tazewell, Tazewell
Co., VA, Obituary
Bluefield
Daily Telegraph (WV) -
January 18, 2010
Mr. David Dwayne Bucklen, age 37, of North Tazewell, VA, passed
away Saturday, January 16, 2010 at his home following a lengthy illness. He was
born in Virginia and was the son of David and Linda Dye Bucklen of Bandy, VA.
He had made his home in the North Tazewell area for the past three
years and was a former drill operator. He was a graduate of Memphis Central
High School in Memphis, TN. and had attended SVCC. He was preceded in death by
his paternal grandfather, George Bucklen, Sr.; and maternal grandparents, Paul
and Frances Dye.
Survivors, in addition to his parents, are his wife, Angel Marie
Hampton Bucklen; three daughters, Kassie Bucklen of Coeburn, VA, Indalea
Coleman of the home, Analiese Davine Bucklen of the home; one brother, Anthony
Bucklen and wife, Leah of Knoxville, TN.; one niece, Cadence Bucklen of
Knoxville, TN.; special friend, Jason Byrd and wife, Heather of Memphis, TN.
Funeral services for David Dwayne Bucklen will be conducted
Wednesday, January 20, 2010 at 11:00 a.m. at the Hurst-Scott Funeral Chapel in
Richlands, VA. with the Reverend Monte Elswick
officiating. Interment will follow at Hankins Cemetery in Richlands, VA.
Pallbearers will be David Wayne Hampton, Jason Byrd, Adam Hulse, Nathan Cole, Chandler Blankenship, and Don Scholz.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2011, North Tazewell, Tazewell Co., VA, Obituary
Bluefield Daily Telegraph (WV) - March 5, 2011
Lewis Edward "Eddie" Addair Sr., age 62, of the
Springville community in North Tazewell, VA, died Friday, March 4, 2011 at
Bluefield Regional Medical Center in Bluefield, WV. Born Nov. 13, 1948 in
McDowell County, W.VA, he was a son of Juanita Hamilton Addair of Tazewell, VA.
and the late Edward Addair.
He attended Destiny Outreach Church. Mr. Addair enjoyed coon
hunting, his dogs and horses.
In addition to his mother, he is survived by his children, Eddie
Addair, Jr. and wife, Tish of War, W.VA, Bridget Addair Brooks, John Addair and
wife, Tonya, Brian Addair, and Angela Addair Roberts and husband, Chris, all of
Tazewell, VA; one stepson, James Blankenship of Asheville, NC.; three brothers, Oliver
"Hammy" Addair and wife, Lynett of Bristol, TN., Timmy Addair and
wife, Vanessa of Caretta, W.VA, and Glen Addair and wife, Sheila of Bristol, TN.;
five sisters, Lucky Mounts of Collinsville, VA, Gail Rowe and husband, Bobby of
Martinsville, VA, Sarita Lough, Bobby Ann Addair, and Gwen Wilson, all of
Tazewell, VA; fourteen grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; five
stepgrandchildren; several nieces and nephews; his former wife and special
friend, Ann Addair; very close friends, Gerald Baker and wife, Janie of Hinton,
WV. and Bobby Baker and wife, Patty of Bluewell, WV.
Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Monday, March 7, 2011
at Peery & St. Clair Funeral Home Chapel in Tazewell, VA. with the Reverend June Sweeney and the Reverend Spencer
Oxford officiating. Burial will follow at Grandview Memory Gardens in
Bluefield, VA. Pallbearers will be Wayne Peery, Bobby Rowe, Little Bobby Rowe,
Jason Rowe, Ryan Addair, Zachery Addair, Kevin "Patches" Addair, and
Chad Lowe.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2011, North Tazewell, Tazewell Co., VA, Obituary
Bluefield Daily Telegraph (WV) - April 13, 2011
Kenneth R. Farmer, 62, of 1765 Tip Top Rd., North Tazewell, VA,
died Monday, April 11, 2011 at his home after a courageous battle with cancer,
surrounded by his family and friends. He was born in Bluefield, WV, and was a
son of the late Reese T. Farmer and Stella S. Evans Farmer. Kenny was a member
of the Wilderness Road Hunting Club, member of the National Trapper Association
and was an avid hunter and fisherman. He attended church at the Tip Top United
Methodist Church.
He is survived by daughters,
Jessica Blankenship and fiance John Atwell, Bluefield, W.VA,
Christy Martin, Radford, VA, Robin Ward and husband Zayne, West Columbia, S.C.;
grandchildren, Aaron Martin, Devin and Kevin Blankenship,
Madison Goode, and Jakob and Grayson Martin; sister, Barbara Whitt and husband
Roy, Bluefield, VA; nephews, William Aldrich-Ames and wife Jennifer,
Lawsonville, NC, Robert Aldrich-Ames, Bluefield VA; special friend and mother
of his daughters, Carolyn Farmer; special friend, Ronnie Alley and wife Lisa,
Mike Asbury, Eddie and Mary Day and Betty McCormick.
In honoring Kenny's wishes, he has been cremated. Memorial services
will be held Friday, April 15, 2011 at 8:00 p.m. at the Dudley Memorial Chapel
in Bluefield, VA. with Eddie Day officiating.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2011, North Tazewell, Tazewell Co., VA, Obituary
The Register-Herald, (Beckley, WV) November 2, 2011
Joan Grindstaff slipped her Earthly bonds and moved ever so
peacefully to the Heavenly realm in the early morning hours of Friday, October
28, 2011. Born to Roxie
Blankenship Phillips and
Charles Henry Phillips on April 17, 1934, she called "Long Row" of
Bishop, VA. her first home.
She was very proud of attending the school at Bishop, and later
Tazewell High School, where she was a proud member of the Class of 1951. She
showed her love of the band and the Bulldogs by organizing reunions in recent
years. Joan continued her education at Emory & Henry College. She was very
active as a member of Kappa Phi Alpha Sorority and played in the band at
E&H as well. She earned her degree in 1959. Soon thereafter, Joan began a
long and rewarding teaching career. While pursuing her profession, Joan earned
her Master's Degree and other post graduate designations. With thousands of
students under her tutelage, Joan truly changed the world. For over 40 years
she taught throughout the region. Her Virginia venues included Virginia High
School in Bristol and John S. Battle High School, in Washington County. After
moving to Beckley, she taught at Sophia Middle School and Beckley Middle
School. In the 1990's Joan P. Grindstaff ascended to become Principal of
Bluefield High School. She truly loved each and every one of her students, and
worked tirelessly to inspire all of them to learn. After retirement, she served
as a substitute teacher for the Tazewell County, VA. School
System. Joan was an active, life-long member of the church, and was the
consummate hostess, creating priceless memories of all holidays and family
occasions. She was dearly loved and will be missed by all her family and
friends.
She is survived by her sister, Shirley Phillips Minter and husband,
A.K. Minter Jr. of Beckley, their children, King Minter III and Kim Minter
Kowalkowski; her brother, Charles B. Phillips and wife, Judy S. Phillips, of
Salem, VA, their children, Greg Phillips and Stephen Phillips; her Life
Partner, Joe Kelly Neel, of Frostproof, Fla. Joe's continued care and devotion
serves as a testament to their closeness. She is also survived by her children,
Deborah Suzanne Dingus Whitt and husband, Neal Whitt, Harold Phillip Dingus and
his fiancée, Susan Broyles; grandchildren, Edythe Elizabeth Dingus, Jonathan
Phillip Dingus, and Charles Scott Dingus; step sons, Charles Grindstaff, his
wife, Suzanne and family, Phillip Grindstaff and daughter, Autumn, Todd
Grindstaff, his wife, Cathy and family, and step daughter, Mary Grindstaff and
daughter, Randi. "Granny-Jo" loved all her children, grandchildren,
and great grandchildren of her extended families.
Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Friday, November 4,
2011 at Peery & St. Clair Funeral Home Chapel in Tazewell, VA. with the Rev. David St. Clair officiating. Burial will
follow at Grandview Memory Gardens in Bluefield, VA, with friends serving as
pallbearers.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2012, North Tazewell, Tazewell Co., VA, Obituary
Bluefield Daily Telegraph (WV) - January 12, 2012
Betty Lee Harman Rill, age 80, of the Witten's Mill community of
North Tazewell, VA, died Tuesday, January 10, 2012 at her home. She was born
April 18, 1931 at Westminster, Md. and was a daughter of the late Birnie B. and
Carrie E. Brown Harman.
During her life she had worked as an LPN with Grundy Hospital, a
caretaker for Camp Evangel, and many years as a loving homemaker. She loved
Newhall Bible Church at Newhall, W.VA, where she and her late husband, Pastor
Roland Edward Rill, ministered for many years. She enjoyed teaching Sunday School and Vacation Bible School. She was a blessing to many
and will be greatly missed by her loving family and friends.
In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death
by three sisters and two brothers.
Survivors include four daughters, Kari L. Arave and husband, Larry
of Ft. Collins, Colo., Phyllis E. Fleming and husband, Randy of Pounding Mill, VA,
Martha E. Rill of the home, and Debra L. Stacy and husband, Willard Curtis
Stacy of Grundy, VA; three grandchildren,
Monica Blankenship and husband,
Michael of North Tazewell, VA, Katrina Gregory and
husband, Ricky of Falls Mills, VA, and Eddie Stacy and wife, Dawn of Nashville,
TN.; five great-grandchildren, Evan and Tannith
Blankenship , Neil and Rosalyn
Gregory, and Elizabeth Stacy; special niece, Patricia A. May of Finksburg, Md.;
many other family members and friends.
The family will receive friends at the Hurst-Scott Funeral Home in
Tazewell, VA. from 6-7:30 p.m. on Friday, January 13,
2012 where a funeral service will be conducted at 7:30 p.m. with Pastor Carl
Howell and Pastor John Webb officiating. Graveside and committal services will
be conducted at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, January 14, 2012 at Forest Hills Memory
Gardens in Abingdon, VA. Pallbearers
will be Eddie Stacy, Michael
Blankenship, Ricky Gregory II,
Jerry Mitchell, Jerry Stevenson, and Dwane Muncy. Honorary pallbearers will be
Earl Muncy, Larry Arave, Randy Fleming and Curtis Stacy.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Tazewell Co., VA, SSDI, http://ssdi.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi
Blankenship,
Carretta J. 85, 13Jul1924 - 16Feb2010, Bluefield, Tazewell, VA, WV-233-40-6927
Blankenship, Roger 57, 07Aug1953 - 04Feb2011, Cedar
Bluff, Tazewell, VA, KY-407-70-3941
Blankenship, Noah 45, 31May1964 - 14Apr2010, Doran,
Tazewell, VA, VA-231-98-6355
Blankenship,
Fannie E. 84, 27Mar1926 - 10Dec2010, Tazewell, Tazewell, VA, WV-235-38-2393
Blankenship, Zora
E. 94, 14Sep1915 - 09Mar2010, North
Tazewell, Tazewell, VA, WV-235-84-3168
Virginia Beach City
Princess
Anne
+2010, Virginia Beach City,
Princess Anne Co., VA, Obituary
http://www.funeraldigest.com/obituaries/2010/08/26/jesse-blankenship/144937497
Jesse James Blankenship, 76, died Aug. 25, 2010. Mr. Blankenship was
born in Stephenson, W.VA, to the late Jess and Mary Shrewberry Blankenship.
He was a veteran having served in the U.S. Army during Korean
conflict, a member of London Bridge Baptist Church, and an avid gardener.
Left to cherish his memory are his loving wife, Sylvia Pauline Blankenship; sons, James Eugene Blankenship and Melvin
Blankenship and wife Martha,
all of Virginia Beach; and grandchildren, Courtney and Caitlyn Blankenship.
Graveside services will be held Friday at 11 a.m. in Princess Anne
Memorial Park with the Rev. Ken Carlton officiating.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2011, Virginia Beach City, VA, Obituary
Published in the Virginian Pilot 3/25/2011
Carolyn F. Fink of the 200 block of Cheyenne Road, after touching
many lives along life’s journey, passed into the arms of departed friends and
her loving husband March 23, 2011. Carolyn will be remembered for her love of
life, devotion to her friends and as a loving mother to her children and
grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 50 years, A. E. Fink
Jr.; and her parents, Martin and Lillie Feeney; and is survived by sons, Robert
(Sandy) and Douglas; daughters, Susan Bland and Peggy Farrell; grandchildren,
Amy Bland, Kyle (Irina) and
Brynna Farrell; as well as their many friends to whom she was a second mother. She
is also survived by her daytime companions, Cutter, Angus and Walter.
Viewing and family visitation will be held today, March 25, from 6
to 8 p.m. at Hollomon-Brown Funeral Home, Kempsville Chapel. Graveside rites
will be held in Colonial Grove Memorial Park, 3445 Princess Anne Road, Virginia
Beach, Saturday, March 26, at 1 p.m. with the Rev. Charles Shumate presiding.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2012, Virginia Beach City, VA, Obituary
Published in The Virginian Pilot on May 30, 2012
Thomas C. Blankenship, LCDR USN (Ret.) passed away Sunday, May 27, 2012 at his home with
loving family members at his side.
LCDR Blankenship is
survived by his wife of 58 years, Elizabeth "Betty" Blankenship; three sons, Richard Perkins of Madeira, CA (from a previous marriage), John Blankenship of Lynchburg, VA and James Blankenship of Apex, NC; four daughters, Lisa
Blankenship and Linda Barron both of Virginia Beach, Cary Hicks of
Harrisonburg, VA, and Catherine Doty currently residing in Ghaziabad,
India; 14 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.
The family will receive friends Saturday from 4 to 6 p.m. at
Hollomon-Brown Funeral Home, Lynnhaven Chapel. Burial will be at Arlington
National Cemetery at a later date.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
SSDI: Thomas C. Blankenship - 30Sep1929 - 28May2012 – Issued AR
https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:K49F-SYR
Virginia Beach City, VA, SSDI, http://ssdi.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi
Blankenship, Jesse
J. 76, 03Sep1933 - 25Aug2010, Virginia
Beach City, VA, WV-235-52-0193
Washington
+2010, Abingdon,
Washington Co., VA, Obituary
http://www.funeraldigest.com/obituaries/2010/08/06/curt-blankenship/144502097
Mr. Curt Blankenship,
age 63, passed away Wednes day, Aug. 4, 2010, in an Abingdon, VA, hospital.
Born June 3, 1947, in Rowe, he was a son of the late Sparrell and Dora Whitt Blankenship.
He had spent most of his life in the area and was of the
Pentecostal faith. A retired truck driver, he was employed by Ray Walker
Trucking in Piedmont, S.C.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by four
brothers, Clifford Blankenship, Arnold Blankenship, Willard
Blankenship and Lawson Blankenship; and three sisters, Carrie Blankenship, Lona Street and Ilean Stanley.
Survivors include his wife
of 44 years, Patty Harris
Blankenship of the home; two
sons, Mark Blankenship and wife,
Kim of Council, VA, and Michael
Blankenship and wife, Gail of
Traveler's Rest, S.C.; seven grandchildren, Brittnii Blankenship,
Mark Blankenship Jr., Jessica Blankenship, Heather Blankenship, Michaela
Blankenship, Caitlyn Blankenship, and Abigail Blankenship;
one great-grandchild, Jordan Nicholas Morre; three brothers, Estil Blankenship, L.D. Blankenship,
and Harlan Blankenship; three sisters, Mozelle Kampouris, Mavis Martin, and Daisy
Burress; special friend, Michael Jusstice; several nieces and nephews also
survive.
Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Saturday in the
Honaker Funeral Home Chapel, Honaker, VA, with Rev. Fairley Spencer and Rev.
Carl Smith officiating. Interment will follow in Ketron Memorial Gardens at
Lebanon, VA. Pallbearers will be Mark Blankenship Jr., Dale Blankenship, Jeff Blankenship, Gary Hess, Greg Harris, and Michael Justice.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2011, Meadowview, Washington Co., VA, Obituary
http://obitsforlife.com/obituary/362380/Deel-Levi.php
Levi Deel, age 90, passed away Saturday, June 25, 2011 at his home
in Washington County, VA after a long illness. Born Wednesday, June 22nd, 1921
in Buchanan County, and a lifelong resident of Dickenson County, he was a son
of the late Jimmie and Sarah
Emaline Blankenship Deel. He
was a U.S. Army Veteran of WWII, a retired coal miner, and of the Baptist
faith.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife,
Fannie Deel, a son, Levi Deel Jr., brothers, Carmel, Alex, Frenchman, Kensbee,
Freelin, and Donald Deel, sisters, Laura O’quinn and Mary Sutherland, a
granddaughter, Patsy Ann, and sons-in-law, Sidney Deel and Bobby Charles.
Survivors include four daughters, Charlene Deel of Meadowview,
Maxine (Nelson) Kelly of Cleveland, VA, Meryl Jean (Roy) Kelly of Honaker, VA,
and Geraldine Charles of Haysi, VA, six grandchildren, nine
great-grandchildren, one great-great-grandson, and a special friend, Minnie
Howard.
Funeral services will be conducted 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, June 29,
2011 at Haysi Funeral Home with Elders Frank Newsome, Eddie Newsome, and David
O’quinn officiating. Burial will follow in the Ike Deel Cemetery, Haysi.
Military graveside rites will be conducted. Pallbearers will be Joshua Musick,
Jared Musick, George Deel, Bud Boyd, Jackie Large, Thomas Younce, Carlos Kelly,
and Leon Musick. Honorary pallbearers will be Zachary Large, Seth Large, and
Byron Younce.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Williamsburg City
+2011, Williamsburg City, VA, Obituary
Daily Press (Newport News, VA) - September 30, 2011
Beatrice Blankenship Foster, of Williamsburg, died peacefully on Sept. 29, 2011. She was the
daughter of Daniel T.
Blankenship and Sarah Una
Whitlock of Roanoke and was predeceased by her parents, 12 brothers and
sisters, and several nieces and nephews.
She is survived by her husband of 62 years, Lee R. Foster Jr.; a
daughter, Dana Moore and her husband, Douglas of Richmond; two sons, Daniel
Foster of Williamsburg and Stephen Foster and wife, Nancy of Newport News;
grandchildren, Bradford and Allison Moore, Nicholas, Joshua, Thomas, and
Kayleigh Foster; and numerous nieces and nephews and great nieces and nephews.
She worked in the dental field, both in the private sector and the
government. She enjoyed a 19-year career with The Colonial Williamsburg
Foundation as an Escort and Costumed Hostess. Bea was an active church member
and served in the choir for more than 60 years in churches in Roanoke, Newport
News, and Williamsburg. She was a longtime member of the Queens Lake Garden
Club.
A memorial service will be conducted at the Williamsburg Baptist
Church on Saturday, Oct. 1, at 2 p.m.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2012, Williamsburg City, VA,
Southern Illinoisan (Carbondale, IL) - December 19, 2012
Virginia Scott Blankinship, 99, of Williamsburg, VA, died Sunday, Dec. 16, 2012, in Patriots
Colony. Ginny was born in Murphysboro, the daughter of Casper N. and Adeline A.
Scott. After graduating from the University of Illinois, she was a devoted wife
and mother.
She is survived by her three sons
and their wives, Scott F. and Paulette of Williamsburg, VA, Thomas K. and Alana of Chicago, and William M. and Mary
Ann of St. Louis; seven grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and sister-in-law, Alice Blankinship Wills.
Final arrangements are being provided by Bucktrout Funeral Home
with final interment at Arlington National Cemetery at a later date.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2012, Williamsburg City, VA, Obituary
Published in Virginia Gazette from December
19, 2012 to January 18, 2013
Virginia Scott Blankinship, 99, of Williamsburg VA died at Patriots Colony on Sunday,
December 16, 2012. Ginny was born in Murphysboro, IL, the daughter of Casper N.
and Adeline A. Scott. After graduating from the University of Illinois, she was
a devoted wife and mother.
She is survived by her three sons
and their wives, Scott F. and Paulette of Williamsburg, VA, Thomas K. and Alana of Chicago, Il and William M. and Mary
Ann of St. Louis, MO; seven grandchildren, six great-grandchildren; sister-in-law, Alice Blankinship Wills.
Final arrangements are being provided by Bucktrout Funeral Home
with final interment at Arlington National Cemetery at a later date.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2011, Patriots Colony, Williamsburg City, VA, Obituary
Published in Virginia Gazette from July 6 to
August 6, 2011
Grover Francis "Frank" Blankinship, 98, of Patriot's Colony died on Saturday,
July 2, 2011. He was born in Murphysboro, Ill., the son of Grover F. and Tillie B.
Blankinship. He was preceded
in death by two sons, James and Michael.
After graduating from the University of Illinois in 1936, he began
his career with the Illinois Central Railroad. He served in the Navy, retiring
as a captain in 1968, and returned to the Illinois Central Railroad and retired
as vice president Intermodal Services in 1975. He was active in church,
community and social organizations wherever he lived.
Survivors include his wife of 75 years, Virginia Scott; his three sons and their wives, Scott F. and
Paulette of Williamsburg, Thomas K. and Alana of Chicago, Ill., and William M. and Mary Ann of St. Louis, Mo. He is also survived by
seven grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. The Patriots Colony
convalescent staff provided benevolent care and comfort for Mr. Blankinship.
Final arrangements are being provided by Bucktrout Funeral Home
with interment in Arlington National Cemetery at a later date.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Wythe
2011, Austinville, Wythe Co., VA, Obituary
The Galax Gazette, (VA) - July 10, 2011
Jewell Adufus "Tuty" Pauley, 75, died Wednesday, July 6,
2011. He was born March 20, 1936, to the late James Addison "Jim" and
Myrtle Clara Davis Pauley.
He was preceded in death by a sister, Myrtle Elizabeth Arnold; and
brothers, Clyde Edward "Buck" Pauley and Roger Lee Pauley.
Survivors include his wife, Deanna Darnell Pauley; daughter and
son-in-law, Nancy and Raymond Collins of Barren Springs, VA; sons and
daughters-in-law, Doug and Aimee Pauley of Galax, VA, and Michael and Tina
Pauley of Galax, VA; five grandchildren,
Raymond "Andy" Collins, Jr., Priscilla and Jeremy Blankenship , Amanda Pauley, Michelle Pauley and Julina Kamiya; four
great-grandchildren, Faith Ann, Cody Andrew, Walker Haven and Matthew Ethan;
sisters, Mildred Pauley and Helen Hawks; a brother, James Roy Pauley; and
several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. Saturday, July 9, 2011, at
the River of Life Ministries (Poplar Camp Church of God of Prophecy) with the
Rev. Billy Dean officiating. Interment followed in Bethany Cemetery in Poplar
Camp.
The family received friends Friday from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Reese
Funeral Home. Reese Funeral Home, Austinville, VA, is in charge of
arrangements.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2011, Max Meadows, Wythe Co., VA, Obituary
The Roanoke Times, (VA) - May 31, 2011
Lillie Mae Blankenship Rogers, 66, of Max Meadows, passed away Sunday, May 29, 2011. She was
born July 10, 1944 in Giles County, daughter of the late William Claude and Clara
Elizabeth Shrader Blankenship.
She was preceded in death by two sisters, Jane Trout and Alice Haga,
one brother, Wesley Blankenship. Lillie attended Max
Meadows Church of God of Prophecy.
She is survived by her husband, Lonnie W. Rogers; her daughter ,
Wendy and Charles Catron of Galax; sister
, Barbara "Bobby" Pennington of Narrows; brothers, Daniel "Danny" and Terri Blankenship of Narrows, Dale and Carolyn Blankenship of Catawba; granddaughter, Aleena Catron of Galax; several
nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, June 1, 2011 at
the Barnett Funeral Chapel with Pastor Gary Jonas and Pastor Ron Hill
officiating. Interment will follow in St. Paul Pentecostal Holiness Church
Cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2011, Max Meadows, Wythe Co.,VA,
Funeral
The Roanoke Times, (VA) - June 7, 2011
Barbara Jean Jennings Blankenship, 56, of Max Meadows, died on Sunday, June 5, 2011. Funeral 8 p.m.
on Tuesday, June 7, 2011, at Riverview Church of God. Visitation
from 6 p.m. until service time. Arrangements by Reese
Funeral Home, Austinville, VA.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2012, Max Meadows, Wythe Co., VA, Obituary
Published in Wytheville Enterprise on
November 10, 2012
Lawrence Stephen "RED" Stoots, age 74, of Max Meadows,
passed away Nov. 5, 2012.
Red is pre-deceased by the mothers of his children Ruby Stoots and Barbara Blankenship;
two sons, Stephen and Terry Stoots; and four brothers and two sisters.
He is survived by his daughters, Suzette Thomas and husband, Jerry,
and Tammy Reed and husband, Jody; sons, Mark Stoots and Larry Stoots; a
daughter-in-law, Martha Stoots; eight grandchildren and six
great-grandchildren; and one sister, Ethel Malone of Tennessee.
A memorial service was held Friday, Nov. 9, 2012, at the Max
Meadows Pentecostal Holiness Church, where the Rev. N.R Taylor officiated.
Inurnment will be private at a later date.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2012, Max Meadows, Wythe Co., VA, Obituary
The Carroll News, (Hillsville, VA) - December 21, 2012
William McKinley (Gringo) Blankenship, Jr., 90, of Max Meadows, passed away on Friday,
December 21, 2012 at Twin County Regional Hospital [Galax City, VA]. Mr. Blankenship was born in Early,
Virginia to the late William
McKinley Blankenship, Sr. and Grace Allen Blankenship.
Survivors include his wife,
Frances S. Blankenship of the home; children and spouses, Samuel Max and Brenda Blankenship of Denver, CO, Billie Kaye and Kim Robinette of Hillsville, and Strader and Ruby Blankenship of Max Meadows; brother, John D.
Blankenship of Abington, VA;
five grandchildren, and three great grandchildren.
A funeral service will be held on Sunday, December 23, 2012 at 2:00
PM at Vaughan-Guynn-McGrady Chapel with Pastor Jason Simpkins officiating.
Burial will follow in the Pickett Cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2010, Rural Retreat, Wythe
Co., VA, Obituary
http://www.funeraldigest.com/obituaries/2010/07/14/evelue-blankenship/144072701
Evelue Coleman Blankenship, 71 years of age, formerly of Buchanan County, passed away at the
Wythe County Community Hospital, Wytheville, VA, Monday, July 12, 2010, from an
extended illness. Born in Buchanan County, she was the daughter of the late
Hufford and Polly Deel Coleman.
She was a graduate of the University of Virginia earning a
bachelor's degree in elementary education. Upon her retirement, she moved to
Rural Retreat, where she resided for many years. She retired from the Prince
George County Board of Education where she taught for 35 years in Upper
Maroboro, Md. She was a devoted wife, loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother,
and was a member of the Little Martha Old Regular Baptist Church.
Mrs. Blankenship is
survived by her husband, Larry
Blankenship of Rural Retreat;
one daughter, Teresa and husband Jimmy Powell, Hillsville, VA;
five brothers, Ersel and wife Lois Coleman, Vansant, VA, Ralph and wife Nila
Coleman, Vansant, Estil and wife Peggy Coleman, Vansant, Hufford Jr. and wife
Rita Coleman, Vansant, Roger and wife Becky Coleman, Vansant; one
sister-in-law, Viola Coleman, Vansant; one brother-in-law, Bill Owens, Vansant;
six grandchildren, Teddy
Blankenship, David Blankenship, Larry Henderson, Melony Blankenship, Jillian Powell, Amanda Thompson; one
great-grandchild, Larry Thompson.
She was preceded in death by one son, Teddy D. Blankenship; one grandson,' Joseph Lavere Henderson;
three sisters, Goldie Childress, Shirley Owens, Ella Mae Denny; and one
brother, Hassell Coleman.
Funeral services for Evelue Coleman Blankensiip will be conducted Wednesday, July 14, 2010, at 11 a.m. at Little
Martha Old Regular Baptist Church, Leemaster, VA, with Elders Howard Daniels,
Mark Justice and other elders officiating, with burial to follow in the Coleman
Cemetery on Airport Road near Vansant. Active pallbearers will be nephews,
Ralph Coleman Jr., Mark Coleman, Brad Coleman, Brian Coleman, Eugene Coleman,
Mike Coleman, Todd Coleman, Paul Coleman, Sammy Owens, Dennis Childress, Jimmy Childress. Honorary pallbearers will be nieces,
Belissa, Susanne, Sarah, Tracie, Geraldine, Nancy, Diane, Rebecca, Della,
Madeline, Katheline and caregivers, Eula and Diane.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2011, Rural Retreat, Wythe Co., VA, Obituary
Bluefield Daily Telegraph (WV) - November 2, 2011
Jimmie B. "Jim Bo" Lester, 84, of Rural Retreat, VA,
passed away early Wednesday, November 2, 2011 in Smyth County Community Hospital. He was born on June 8, 1927 in
West Virginia the son of the late Blaine and Maxie Keen Lester.
Jimmie was preceded in death by his wife, Wilma Eugene Keen Lester;
sons, Berlin Junior Lester, Bennie Lester; a daughter, Truby
Blankenship; also several
brothers and sisters. He was the last surviving member of his family.
Surviving are his children, Ruth and Dolliver Wess of Pounding
Mill, VA, Carson and Vickie Lester, Carol and James Laney, all of Rural
Retreat, VA, Terry Lester of New Jersey, Johnny Lester of Bland, VA; 22
grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren; six great-great-grandchildren; several
nieces and nephews; special friend, Myrtle Addison, of Rural Retreat, VA.
Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m., Saturday, November 5,
2011 at the Lindsey Funeral Chapel with the Reverend Jason McNeese officiating.
Interment will follow in the Mountain View Cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2012, Rural Retreat, Wythe Co., VA, Obituary
http://bdtonline.com/obituaries/x234180155/Larry-Blankenship
Larry Blankenship,
age 71, passed away Thursday, May 31, 2012 at his home. Born in Grundy, VA, he
was a son of the late Byrd and Mary Owens Blankenship. He was owner and operator of Blankenship Plumbing
and was of the Old Regular Baptist faith.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Evelue Coleman Blankenship, a son, Teddy Blankenship, a grandson, Joseph (Joey) Henderson and sister, Lois
Marshall.
Survivors include a daughter,
Teresa Powell of Hillsville; grandchildren, Larry (Amanda) Henderson of Pulaski, Amanda (Larry)
Thompson and Jillian Powell, both of Hillsville, Teddy Blankenship Jr. and David Blankenship, both of Winchester, Melony Blankenship
of Florida; and a great-grandson, Larry Thompson IV; a special brother and sister-in-law, Bill and Lois Blankenship.
Funeral services will be conducted at 11:00 a.m. Monday, June 4,
2012 at Little Martha Old Regular Baptist Church with Roger Coleman, Mark
Justice and others officiating. Burial will follow in the Coleman Family
Cemetery, Vansant, VA. Pallbearers will be brothers-in-law and grandsons.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2010, Wytheville, Wythe
Co., VA, Obituary
Published in Wytheville
Enterprise on March 17, 2010,
Truby Lester Blankenship, 61, of Wytheville died Thursday, March 11, 2010, at Wythe County
Community Hospital in Wytheville. Funeral service was held Sunday, March 14, at
the Lindsey Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Doug Blankenship officiating. Interment was in Mountain View Cemetery in Rural
Retreat.
She was born Sept. 20, 1948, in Grundy and was a loving wife,
mother and grandmother. She was preceded in death by her mother, Wilma Keen
Lester; and two brothers, Benny Lester and Berlin Lester.
Survivors include her husband, Finis Blankenship
of the home; a son, Hank
Blankenship of the home; four
daughters, Tina Payne of Speedwell, Loretta Nichols and husband, Chris, Rita Dye, all of
Rural Retreat, Jaydina
Blankenship and husband, Sam
Fuller, of Glade Spring; her father, Jimmie Lester; three brothers, Carson
Lester and wife, Vicki, Jerry Dean Lester, all of Rural Retreat, Johnny Lester
and wife, Chrissy, of Bland; two sisters, Ruth Wess and husband, Dolliver, of
Tazewell, Carol Laney and husband, James, of Rural Retreat; eight grandchildren;
and two great-grandchildren.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2011, Wytheville, Wythe Co., VA, Obituary
The Roanoke Times, (VA) - July 3, 2011
Bessie Jackson Gibson, 92, of Wytheville, passed away on Thursday,
June 30, 2011. She was born on May 26, 1919, in Wythe County, daughter of the
late James and Daisy
Blankenship Jackson.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert L. Gibson; a
sister, Maude "Dolly" Jackson Mabe; and two brothers, Newton Jackson
and Ernest Jackson.
Bessie was a member of Anchor of Hope Presbyterian Church where she
served as Elder and Sunday School Teacher. She was a dedicated and loving wife,
mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She enjoyed cooking, gardening and
all the duties of being a wife and mother.
She is survived by two sons, Robert "Bob" and Aurelia
Gibson, of Radford, VA, and Ronald "Ronnie" and Margaret Gibson, of
Wytheville, VA; grandchildren, Robin and Robin Hall, Rhonda and Stephen Delp,
Gretchen and Ricky Kenley, and Ron and Sarah Gibson; great-grandchildren,
Whitney Hall, Hunter and Levi Kenley, Elliott, Marlon and Zane Delp, Kaitlyn,
and Chloe and Coleman Gibson; and numerous nieces, nephews and other close
relatives and friends.
Funeral Services will be held at 3 p.m. on Sunday, July 3, 2011, at
Anchor of Hope Presbyterian Church with the Pastor Cindy Privette and Dr. Paul
Lane officiating. Interment will follow in Mt. Pleasant UMC Cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Wythe Co., VA, SSDI, http://ssdi.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi
Blankenship,
Barbara J. 56, 29Apr1955 - 05Jun2011, Max Meadows, Wythe, VA, VA-227-84-3752
Blankenship,
Evelue 71, 14Aug1938 - 12Jul2010, Rural Retreat, Wythe, VA, VA-225-52-3736
Blankenship, Truby 61, 20Sep1948 - 11Mar2010, Wytheville,
Wythe, VA, VA-225-68-2417
York
2010, Seaford, York Co.,
VA, Obituary
Daily Press (Newport News, VA) - Saturday, January 16,
2010
Harry Anastasius Georgalas, 45, passed away on Jan. 12, 2010 while
in the comfort of his home. Harry was born on Feb. 10, 1964, in Newport News
and has since been a long time resident of Seaford, VA. Harry's presence and personality always lit
up a room. He was kind, considerate, and had a heart of gold. He was a devoted
son and a loving brother and uncle. He took pride in being a master fisherman.
He enjoyed spending his days on the water surrounded by 'blue skies and
sunshine.' He loved animals, fast cars, big trucks, and could grow the most
gorgeous roses anyone ever saw.
He is survived by his loving parents, Jack and Mary Georgalas;
siblings, Suzanne Kokorelis, Venisse Georgalas, and Jack Georgalas;
brother-in-law, Mike Kokorelis; nieces and nephews, Zeus Blankenship, Colette Garofalis, Cassie Blankenship, Mike Kokorelis, Diane Kokorelis, Ashton Blankenship, and Taylor Georgalas; along with many
more family and friends.
A funeral ceremony will be held at noon today, Jan. 16, at Saints
Constantine and Helen Greek Orthodox Church, with burial immediately following
at Peninsula Memorial Park in Newport News.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com