2015-2015, VA, Compiled by James W. Blankenship jkblank1(at)sbcglobal.net
Accomack
+2015, Melfa, Accomack
Co., VA, Obituary
http://www.williamsfuneralhomes.com/notices/Steven-Blankenship
Mr. Steven Westley Blankenship, 44, of Melfa, VA, passed away Tuesday, April 14, 2015 at his
residence. Born May 4, 1970 in Nassawadox, VA, he was a son of Robert Gene Blankenship, Sr. and Donna Faye Blankenship of Melfa.
Growing up in the family used car sales business, Steven was born
to be a salesman and there wasn’t a sale he couldn’t make. His passion for anything with four wheels
didn’t stop at the car lot. He loved
going to dirt track races, mud bogs, and NASCAR races, where he would cheer for
his favorite driver, Dale Jr. Steven
also enjoyed going fishing and attending Sunday service at Faith Baptist Church
with his family. He had a heart of gold
and was a friend to many.
In addition to his parents, survivors include a son, Nathan Burton of Smith Beach, VA;
a sister, Sandra Bonner of Nassawadox; three brothers,
Robert Gene “Bobby”
Blankenship, Jr. and wife
Patty of Accomac, VA, Ricky
Blankenship and wife Angie of
Morley’s Wharf, VA, and Corey Glover and wife Jackie of Crisfield, MD; and
several nieces and nephews.
He was predeceased by a brother,
William Gary Blankenship.
Funeral services will be conducted from the chapel of the
Williams-Onancock Funeral Home, Friday, April 17, 2015 at 2:00 p.m., with the
Reverend Robert Madron officiating.
Interment will follow at the Wachapreague Cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Albemarle
+2015, Charlottesville
City, VA, Obituary
Noah Kelcie Blankenship - November 10, 1947 - October 4, 2015
Arrangements under the direction of Teague Funeral Home,
Charlottesville, VA
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2015, Crozet, Albemarle
Co., VA, Obituary
Noah “Bill” Blankenship, of Crozet, VA
passed away at his residence on Sunday Oct 4, 2015. He was born on November
10th 1947 and was the son of the late Stella Jones Blankenship and Noah Blankenship.
He is survived by his wife of 43
years, Mavis Blankenship of Crozet; a daughter Michelle Morris and two
grandchildren Hannah and Haley Morris of Stanardsville VA, a sister Birdie Smith of
Gordonsville VA, a special niece and nephew Daisy Lester and Jim Lester both of
Grundy VA, sister in laws Irene Collier of Free Union VA, Mary Chestnut and
Joyce Shifflett of Crozet VA, Stella Creel of Culpepper VA , a brother in law
Roy Shifflett of Charlottesville VA in addition to other numerous nieces,
nephews and cousins who loved him dearly .
Noah was preceded in death by his
parents, a brother Joseph Blankenship and a sister Pearl Lester Grundy VA
Noah was retired from Martin Roofing Co.
where he was employed for 30 years. He enjoyed spending his days fishing or
hunting after his retirement and sharing tall tales of such with his family of
fishing buddies. Noah’s favorite past times were family gatherings, front porch
sitting with neighbors and watching his granddaughters play various sports. He
had a passion for his brown Ford truck that will be missed at the popular
places of Crozet. In his younger days Noah enjoyed competing in horseshoe
tournaments and being in Horseshoe Clubs around the area.
A funeral service will be held on
Saturday 11:00 am at the Teague Funeral Chapel , with
the Rev Danny Maupin officiating.
Intermit will follow at Holly Memorial Gardens directly following the
Funeral. Pallbearers will be Mike Thacker, Brad Morris, Bryan Frazier, Bryan
Frazier Jr, Dakota Bryon , Michael Garrison, Trey
Garrison, and Fred Walker,
+2015, Earlysville, Albemarle Co., VA, Obituary
The Daily Progress, (Charlottesville, VA) Date: January 20,
2015
Herman Wayne Blankenship, 73, of Earlysville, Virginia passed away peacefully at his home
on Friday, January 16, 2015, with his loving and devoted family by his side. He
was a beloved husband, father and grandfather. We will love him forever and he
will always be in our hearts.
Herman served his country for four years in the United States
Marine Corp. In 1969, he started his own business, Blankenship's Mobile Home Service.
Herman was preceded in death by his mother, Carrie; two brothers,
Okie Junior Blankenship of Rocky Mount, Virginia, and Ernest Blankenship of Florida; and two sisters, Susie
Blankenship of Tennessee, and Ruby McBride of Glade Hill, Virginia.
Surviving are his wife
of 50 years, Dee Blankenship; one daughter
and son-in-law, Debby
Blankenship Snoots and Wayne
of Louisa, Virginia; one son, David Wayne Blankenship of Earlysville, Virginia; two
granddaughters, Kristi Snoots and Amber Elliott. Kristi was her Papa's best
buddy. Herman is also survived by 2 brothers,
Cecil Blankenship and wife, Rachel, of Tennessee, and Hubert Blankenship and his wife, Nancy, of Moneta, Virginia.
Herman's wishes were to be cremated, he
also did not want a family night. The family will gather together privately at
the residence to remember Herman.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Amelia
+2015, Amelia Co., VA, Obituary
Richmond Times-Dispatch (VA) Date: February 21, 2015
Marjorie B. Poore, age 84 [1931], of Amelia, passed from this life on
February 19, 2015.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert E. "Ed"
Poore; and sister, Barbara Sheehan.
She is survived by sons, Robert E. "Eddie" Jr. (Ellen) of
Crewe, Tony J. (Debra), Stanley W. and Wallace "Wally" (Janet); and
daughter, Kathy Selman (Terry), all of Amelia; brothers, Troy
Blankenship of Amelia, Terry Blankenship of Missouri and Ray Blankenship of Michigan; sisters, Frances Gwaltney of
Powhatan, Martha B. West of Amelia and Lois Yeatts of Jetersville; 10
grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren.
Funeral services 3 p.m. on Sunday, February 22, 2015 at the
Hillsman-Hix Funeral Home, 16409 Court St. in Amelia, with burial private.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Appomattox
2015, Appomattox, Appomattox Co., VA, Obituary
The News & Advance, (Lynchburg, VA) Date: July 13, 2015
Maggie Laura Wright, age 72, of Appomattox, VA, went to be with the
Lord Saturday, July 11, 2015, at Lynchburg
General Hospital after a long illness. She was the wife of Bobby Wright. She
was the daughter of the late Harry C. and Maggie W. Cash.
She was preceded in death by her son, Danny
"Bones" Blankenship;
and her brother, Clinton H. Cash.
Laura leaves to cherish her memory, her son, Roger D. Wright
(Belinda) of Amherst; her brother, Herman "Buddy" Cash (Jeanene) of
Woodbridge; her sisters, Edna Bright will (Esmond) and Geraldine McFaden, both
of Madison Heights; one sister-in-law, Rosabelle Cash of Madison Heights; one
grandchild and one great-grandchild.
A memorial service will be held at Tharp Funeral Home, 118
Commonwealth Drive, Madison Heights, VA on Tuesday, July 14, 2015 at 7 p.m.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Bedford
+2015, Bedford, Bedford Co., VA, Obituary
The News & Advance, (Lynchburg, VA) - November 29, 2015
Carl Nelson Blankenship, 70, of Bedford, passed away on Friday, November 27, 2015. He was
born in Christiansburg on June 27, 1945. A son of the late Beverly Smith Blankenship and Alice
Virginia Epperly Blankenship.
Carl was a member of Timber Ridge Baptist Church where he served as
a greeter for many years. He spent many hours behind the wheel as a truck
driver and loved to give folks directions. Carl enjoyed spending time with his
family and friends and also enjoyed going fishing, camping and loved to piddle.
Carl is survived by his loving wife,
Joyce Blankenship ; his three children, Jason
Blankenship and his wife,
Wendy of Thaxton, Ronda Mayberry of Monroe and Rodney Stanley of
Mooresville, NC; five grandchildren,
Crystal Andrews and her husband, Devin, of Mooresville, NC, Trevor Stanley of
Statesville, NC, Cheyenne Coley of Monroe, Logan Blankenship
of Thaxton and Brett Mayberry of Madison Heights; two brothers, Beverly
Blankenship and his wife,
Ruby, and Don Blankenship, all of Christiansburg; two sisters, Ila Blankenship of Christiansburg and Ruth Smiddy and her
husband, Paul, of Knoxville, Tenn.
Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, December
1, 2015, at Timber Ridge Baptist Church with Pastor Philip Kelly officiating.
Burial will follow in the church cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2015, Forest, Bedford Co., VA, Obituary
Virginia Tweedy Blankenship, 89, of Forest passed away Wednesday, September 2, 2015, at her
residence surrounded by her family. She was the wife of Charles
Reggie Blankenship. Born
September 24, 1925, in Lynchburg, she was the daughter of the late Robert and
Veda Tweedy. Also proceeded in death by five sisters: Altha,
Verna, Margaret, Lura and Ida and two brothers, Rex and Ira ("Zick").
Virginia spent her early working years as a seamstress with quite
an eye for detail. She carried those skills into her next role as a homemaker
making beautiful clothes for her family and dressing up her home with unique
things. She was also a wonderful cook and gardener. She often won accolades for
her homemade yeast rolls and received awards for the yard of the week. She was
an active member of the church most of her life giving of her time teaching
Sunday School, helping to start and grow youth
programs and cooking meals for many functions. Over the years, her gift of
hospitality and her love of volunteering also gained her awards for service
with the Red Cross.
Virginia's love for her family was evident in everything she did.
She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother. She is
survived by her husband Reggie, who was by her side giving unprecedented care
until her last moment; two children, Philip Nelson (Carolyn) and Linda Ramsey
(Doug); four grandchildren, Doug Ramsey, Jr. (Deborah), Penny Downs (Mark),
Christina VanLear and Troy Nelson (Tara); six great grandchildren, Chris, Matt,
Mitchell, Sarah, Gunnar and Carley; as well as a host of nieces and nephews.
A funeral service will be conducted 1:00 p.m., Saturday, September
5, 2015, at Whitten Timberlake Chapel with the Rev. A. C. Wells officiating.
Interment will follow at Fort Hill Memorial Park.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2015, Goode, Bedford Co., VA, Obituary
The News & Advance, (Lynchburg, VA) Date: March 15, 2015
Nancy Martin Toms, 66, of Goode, passed away Friday, March 13,
2015, at her residence. She was born on Monday, May 10, 1948, in Hampton, a
daughter of the late John Wayne Martin and Phyllis Rae Truslow Martin.
She was a retired employee of Gunnoe and was a member of Mt. Hermon
Baptist Church.
Surviving is her husband, Ralph Wayne Toms; her daughters, Lisa Marie Toms of Vinton,
and Althea Dawn Blankenship of
Bedford; her son, Richard Wayne Toms of Lynchburg; her brother, Terry Martin of
Asheboro, NC; as well as five grandchildren and six great grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held at the graveside at Greenwood
Cemetery on Monday, March 16, 2015, at 11 a.m. with the Rev. Wayne Murphy
officiating.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2015, Moneta, Bedford
Co., VA Obituary
Published in Carroll County Times on June 13,
2015
Marjorie Elleen Schluter Jones, 72, of Moneta died, Thursday, June
11, 2015 at her residence. She was the wife of Leon Alton Jones. Born August 6,
1942 in Baltimore, Maryland, she was a daughter of the late Louis F. Schluter
and Margaret Elizabeth Kahler Williamson, and stepfather: Vernon C. Williamson;
also her sister: Brenda Lonning.
Marjorie retired from Black & Decker Tool after 40 years. She
enjoyed painting, cooking and traveling. She was a dedicated member and worker
of Parrish Chapel United Methodist Church.
In addition to her husband, Marjorie is survived by her daughters: Laurie Millender and
husband, David, Robin
Blankenship and husband, Larry;
granddaughter: Grace Millender; grandsons: Graham Millender, Garrett Kysor ; brother-in-law: David Jones and wife, Betty; nephew:
Craig Jones and a number of aunts and cousins.
A celebration of her life will be held at 4:00 p.m., Saturday, June
27, 2015 at Parrish Chapel United Methodist Church in Chamblissburg.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Bland
2015, Bastian, Bland Co., VA, Death
The Register-Herald, (Beckley, WV) Date: April 27, 2015
Jay Thomas Blankenship, 62, of Bastian, VA, formerly of Matoaka, died Saturday, April 25,
2015.
Arrangements by Bailey-Kirk Funeral Home in Princeton.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2015, Bastian, Bland
Co., VA, Obituary
Bluefield Daily Telegraph (WV) Date: May 1, 2015
Jay Thomas Blankenship, 62, of Bastian, VA, formerly of Matoaka, died Saturday, April 25,
2015 at his home after a courageous battle with cancer. Born December 16, 1952
in Bluefield, Jay was the son of Toni (Cleone) D. Reetz Blankenship of Matoaka and the late Claude E. Blankenship.
He graduated from Matoaka High School in 1970 and also received
degrees from Bluefield State College in Bluefield and East Tennessee State
University in Johnston City, TN. Jay was Head Engineer at Clinch River
Corporation in Cedar Bluff, VA where he worked for 34 years. In his youth, he
worked with his father and two uncles at Blankenship’s Gulf Station and Wrecker Service in Matoaka. He enjoyed fishing, hiking and
generally being outdoors.
Jay had been an active Boy Scout and achieved the rank of Eagle
Scout at age 13. He was a member of Matoaka Volunteer Fire Department and a
founding member and former chief of the Grapefield Fire Department in
Grapefield, VA
In addition to his father, Jay was preceded in death by his beloved
fiancée, Kathleen M. Joyce Bassett; paternal grandparents, Thomas Howard and Lora Cole Blankenship ; maternal grandparents, Jay and Carrie Reetz and cousins, Charles Howard Blankenship and Edward A. Herzog, uncle
Paul Blankenship and aunt Eva McDaniel.
Jay is survived by his mother, Toni; his sister, Sandra Palmer and husband Terry of Fairmont, WV; uncle and aunt, Charles and Rema Blankenship of
Matoaka; aunt Ziola Herzog of Bloomfield, NE; niece Erica Palmer and husband
Craig Bowyer of Greensboro, NC; nephew, Bret Palmer of Mayodan, NC, cousins, Sherry Lynn Johnson and
husband Bill of Greensboro, NC, Ron Blankenship of
Princeton, Jim Herzog and wife Vicki of Bloomfield, NE, Tom Herzog and wife Kim
Schweers of O'Neil, NE, Carol Herzog and husband Steve Bruegge of Portland, OR
and grand niece and grand nephew, Andrew Bowyer and Margaret (Maggie) Bowyer of
Greensboro, NC.
As Jay wished, there will be no viewing and the body will be
cremated. A Memorial Service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Sunday, May 3, 2015 at
the Rowland H. Bailey Funeral Chapel of the Bailey-Kirk Funeral Home in
Princeton with Chaplain John Blessing officiating and eulogy by Ray Mills.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2015, Bastian, Bland Co., VA, Obituary
Bluefield Daily Telegraph (WV) Date: May 5, 2015
Leonard James Rife, age 84, of Bastian, Virginia died Saturday, May
2, 2015 at his home in Bastian, VA He was born February
24, 1931 in Grundy, VA and was the son of the late Fred and Watie Honaker Rife.
Leonard was a retired coal miner of 45 years. He was a member of
the Grapefield Church of God. He traveled to many churches in the county and
surrounding areas to participate in singing. He sang with Roy and Rachel
Breedlove and Joe Blevins. He sang with Ed Addington and Christine Cole, Steven
Rife played the piano and organ. Leonard loved singing, gardening, coon
hunting, cooking and fishing. He played the piano with Robin Stover; and sang
with Graham and Charlene Cooper.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one son,
Steven Allen Rife; grandson, William Daniel Ward; great grandchild, Destiny
Jade Irizary; three brothers, Johnny Rife, Ervin Rife and Hufford Rife; and two
sisters, Mae Jackson and Faye Hess.
Those who survive him are: His Wife, Geneva Fuller Rife. Three
Daughters: Charlene Rife Cooper and husband, Graham of Bastian, VA, Sharon Rife
Stover and husband Leon of Bastian, VA, Deborah Rife Brewster and husband,
Tommy of Bristol, TN. One Son, Charlie Rife and companion, Aleta of Rocky Gap, VA
Four Sisters: Cloia Rife Payne of
Louisburg, NC, Geneva Rife
Blankenship of Manasas, VA,
Lorine Rife Deel and husband, Harold of Vansant, VA, Marie Rife Griffith of
Willard, OH. One Brother, Fred Rife, Jr. of Pilgrims Knob, VA Seven
Grandchildren: Pheobe Ward Largen and husband, Lyndon of Fancy Gap, VA, Gregory
Stover and wife, Robin of Bland, VA, James Brewster of Bristol, TN, Wendi
Cooper Goad and husband, Allen of Hillsville, VA, Courtney Rife Irizary of
Summerville, SC, Christopher Rife and wife, Marlena of Clarksburg, WV. Seven
Great Grandchildren: Robert Stover, Autumn Stover, Hunter Goad, Zachary Goad,
Ariania Irizary, and Tristian Rife.
Funeral services for Leonard James Rife will be conducted at 2:00
pm on Thursday, May 7, 2015 at the Hurst-Scott Funeral Chapel in Richlands,
Virginia with the Rev. Bruce Hagee, Johnny Blessing, Jack Payne officiating.
Interment will follow at the Greenhills Memory Gardens in Claypool Hill,
Virginia. Pallbearers will be: Gregory Stover, James Brewster, Christopher
Rife, Daniel Rife, Lyndon Largen, Allen Goad, Robert Stover, and David Irizary.
Honorary pallbearers will be: Jimmy Helton, Ray Breedlove, Michael Rife, David
Hobb, Mark Rife and Mickey Payne.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2015, Bland, Bland Co., VA, Obituary
The Bland County Messenger, (Marion, VA) Date: February 4, 2015
Debra Faye Wolfe,
62, of Bland, VA, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, January 31, 2015, at
her home after a long courageous battle with cancer. She was born in Giles
County on February 19, 1952, the daughter of the late Edison Lee and Florence
Geneava Nelson Blankenship.
She loved flowers and enjoyed knitting, crocheting and especially
enjoyed reading. She was a member of the Ladies Auxiliary and a secretary of
the VFW Post 7969. She also attended Wessendonck United Methodist Church.
Left to cherish her memory is four sons and daughters-in-law,
Thomas Wayne Wolfe of Rural Retreat, Ronald David Wolfe, Robert Walter Wolfe
and fiancee, April Nelson and Stephen Perry and Kathryn Wolfe, all of Bland; sister, Mary Stanley
of Pulaski; brothers and sisters-in-law,
Danny and Bonnie Blankenship
, Bland, Jerry Blankenship ,
Bland, Keith Blankenship , Charlotte, NC, Kyle 'Bucky' and Pam
Blankenship of Narrows, Brenda M. Blankenship of Bland, Nancy Smith of Wytheville,
Mildred Morris of Bluefield, VA, Linda Sarver and Pam Dillow, both of
Taylorsville, NC, Janet Anglin of Bland, Carol Hall of Bastian;
brothers-in-law, Albert and Arthur Wolfe of Bland, Larry Wolfe of Rocky Gap,
John Wolfe of Daleville, Ala., and Mack Wolfe of Fairlawn; grandchildren,
Rebecca, Karlee, Kaylee and Kenzie Dakota Wolfe, Kylie Whittaker and Zander
Lowe.
A memorial service will be held Thursday, February 5, 2015, at 1
p.m. at the Hollybrook Community Center in Hollybrook, with the Minister Jim
Conley officiating. A potluck compassion meal will follow immediately after the
service at the community center.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
SSDI: Blankenship,
Edison L., 71, 09Sep1919 - 30May1991, Bland, Bland, VA, VA-225-16-3869
+2015, Bland, Bland Co., VA Obituary
The Bland County Messenger, (Marion, VA) Date: February 11, 2015
Dana Marie Blankenship, 65, of Bland, went to be with her loving Savior on Tuesday,
February 3, 2015. She was born January 30, 1950, in Hinton, WV, the daughter of
the late Paul Raymond and Emma Marie Petry Foster.
She was a member of Shady Grove United Methodist Church where she
was a member of the women's group and a Sunday school teacher. She loved
children, attending local Bland County basketball games and enjoyed 'riding
around.'
She was preceded in death by a special baby, Joseph Curtis
Blankenship.
Left to cherish her memory is the love of her life, her loving husband of 31 years, Ned Saford Blankenship and their 'very very best friends',
Randall and Nancy Williams.
A memorial service to celebrate her life is planned for Sunday,
February 22, 2015, at 1 p.m. at Shady Grove United Methodist Church, Bland,
with the Rev. Danny Shortridge, the Rev. Wayne Monroe and Rev. Paul Perkins
officiating. A graveside service will be announced at a later date.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Ned S. Blankenship – b.01Sep1944 - Bland,
VA: https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:KYWW-64F
Relatives: Alice R. Blankenship, Dana M.
Blankenship.
+2015, Bland, Bland Co., VA, Obituary
The Bland County Messenger, (Marion, VA) Date: February 18, 2015
Carl 'Willie' Davis Jr., 65, of Bland, passed away Wednesday,
February 11, 2015 at Wytheville Community Hospital, [Wytheville,
Wythe Co., VA]. He was born November 23, 1949 in Tazewell, VA, to the late Carl
Brown and Birdie Lee Havens Davis.
He attended church at Bland Bible Methodist Church. He enjoyed
riding motorcycles and fishing with his daughter. He loved his animals and
especially enjoyed spending time with his family.
Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by his step parents,
Paul and Stella Harden; two brothers, Glenn and Raymond Davis; a sister, Linda
Harden; a son, Emory Carl 'Dabber' Davis; a daughter, Theresa Lorraine Davis;
and two grandchildren, Brandon Carl Davis and Carson Carl Davis.
Left to cherish his memory are his life companion and loving wife of 45 years, Vinia Mae Blankenship Davis, Bland; two
daughters, Tammy Frazier, Ivanhoe, and Kimberly Davis, Bland; two brothers and
sister-in-law, Teddy (Jane) Davis, Bland, and Johny 'Gotch You' Davis, Bland
and his grandchildren, Josh and Lexie Frazier, Bland.
Funeral services were held Saturday, February 14, 2015, at 11 a.m.
at A. Vest & Sons Funeral Home Chapel, White Gate, with the Rev. Nathan
Walter officiating. Burial followed at Mechanicsburg Cemetery, Mechanicsburg.
Graveside rites were conducted by correctional officers of Bland Correctional
Center.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2015, Bland, Bland Co.,
VA, Funeral
The Bland County Messenger, (Marion, VA) Date: April 8, 2015
Dana Marie Blankenship, 65, of Bland, went to be with her loving Saviour on Tuesday,
February 3, 2015.
A memorial service to celebrate her life has been rescheduled for
Sunday, April 12, 2015, at 1:00 p.m. at Shady Grove United Methodist Church,
Bland, with the Rev. Danny Shortridge and the Rev. Paul Perkins officiating.
Interment will follow in Shiloh Cemetery,
Hollybrook. A. Vest and Sons Funeral Home, White Gate,
is in charge of arrangements. (540) 921-2985
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2015, Bland, Bland Co.,
VA, Funeral
http://www.swvatoday.com/obituaries/article_132c6576-8ab9-5841-9837-e3e0d96e48af.html
Dana Marie Blankenship, 65, of Bland, went to be with her loving Savior on Tuesday,
February 3, 2015. She was born January 30, 1950, in Hinton, WV, the daughter of
the late Paul Raymond and Emma Marie Petry Foster.
She was a member of Shady Grove United Methodist Church where she
was a member of the women's group and a Sunday school teacher. She loved
children, attending local Bland County basketball games and enjoyed
"riding around."
She was preceded in death by a special baby, Joseph Curtis
Blankenship, [1985-1985].
Left to cherish her memory is the love of her life, her loving husband of 31 years, Ned Saford Blankenship and their "very very best
friends", Randall and Nancy Williams.
A memorial service to celebrate her life is planned for Sunday,
February 22, 2015, at 1 p.m. at Shady Grove United Methodist Church, Bland,
with the Rev. Danny Shortridge, the Rev. Wayne Monroe and Rev. Paul Perkins
officiating. A graveside service will be announced at a later date.
Ned S. Blankenship – b.01Sep1944 – Bland,
VA: https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:KYWW-64F
Relatives: Alice R. Blankenship, Dana M.
Blankenship.
+2015, Bland, Bland Co., VA Obituary
Regina Kay McGuire Clemons, 51, of Bland, passed away on Friday,
June 12, 2015. She was born in Pearisburg, the daughter of the late Harry
Thomas McGuire and Catheryn
Blankenship McGuire.
She enjoyed to draw, paint and to knit but
her greatest love was her grand kids.
Besides her father, she was preceded in death by her grandparents, Joe Ed and Flora McGuire
and David "Harry" and Creasie Blankenship.
Left to cherish her memory are her mother, Catheryn
Blankenship McGuire,
Mechanicsburg; her husband, John David Clemons, Bland; two sons, John Thomas
Clemons and Davis Scott Clemons, both of Bland; two daughters and a son-in-law,
Tara Lynn and Ammon Cogdill, Knoxville, Tenn., and Kayla Beth Clemons,
Wytheville; three special grandchildren, Taylor and Jamisen Sura and Aeri
Clemons, and one that she was looking forward to meet which is on the way,
Adria Cogdill; two brothers and a sister-in-law, Brian K. McGuire, Bland and
Kevin and Lisa McGuire, Radford; and a sister, Cheryl McGuire, Austinville.
A memorial service will be held at 8 p.m. Monday, June 15, 2015, at
A. Vest & Sons Funeral Home Chapel, White Gate, with the Rev. Steve Waller
officiating.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2015, Bland, Bland Co., VA, Obituary
Bluefield Daily Telegraph (WV) - October 21, 2015
Ola Gray Morehead, 85, of Bland went to be with the Lord Monday,
October 19, 2015 at Carilion Roanoke
Memorial Hospital. She was born March 3, 1930 in Bland County the daughter of
the late Meek Pearly & Della Mae Myers Clark.
She loved to crochet, was of the apostolic faith and loved her
church, the Church of the Lord Jesus Christ.
Besides her parents, she was preceded in death in death by her
daughter, Charlotte Nunn, her brothers, Bernard, Bradford and Paul Clark and by
her sisters, Argie Hamilton, Ruby Lambert and Ila Mae French.
Left to cherish her memory are her loving husband of 69 years,
Gilbert G. Morehead, Bland; son & daughter-in-law, Randall & Jody
Morehead, Bland; daughters &
sons-in-law, Connie & Orville DeHart, Bonnie Blankenship, Sandra & John Warren, Melanie & Danny Bridges, all
of Bland, and Tommy Nunn, Bluefield.; sisters & brother-in-law, Aileen
Clark, Pulaski, Frances Crockett and Jean Morehead, both of Wytheville and Opal
& Jim Strouse, Fairfax; 14 grandchildren and 22 great-grandchildren; many
special friends and neighbors.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, October 24, 2015 at 2:00
P.M. at A. Vest & Sons Funeral Home Chapel, White Gate with Rev. Tommy
Ramsey and Rev. Joey Shelton officiating. Burial will follow at Shiloh
Cemetery, Hollybrook.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2015, Bland, Bland Co., VA, Obituary
http://www.avestandsons.com/home/index.cfm/obituaries/view/fh_id/15098/id/3530339
Wanda June Burroughs Blankenship, 80, of Bland, VA passed away on Thursday, December 17, 2015. She
was born June 20, 1935 at Tazewell, VA, the daughter of the late James Blane
& Cora Ethyl Kidd Burroughs.
She was a devoted wife and a loving mother, a talented beautician
and loved quilting and reading.
Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 60 years, Wade D. Blankenship.
Left to cherish her memory are her sons and daughters-in-law, Alvin & Debbie Blankenship, Lovettsville, VA and Calvin & Diane Blankenship, Frostburg, MD; her daughters,
Crystal Silva, Sumpter, SC and Sheliah Berryman, Richmond, VA; her grandchildren,
Angela Parsley, Kristy Johnson, Kendra Aylor, Christopher Silva, Brice Blankenship, Angela Thomas and Ashley Leggett; 7
great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held Monday, December 21, 2015 at 12:00
P.M. at A. Vest & Sons Funeral Home Chapel, White Gate, with Rev. Ted
Anders officiating. Burial will follow in Highland Memory Gardens, Dublin.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2015, Mechanicsburg, Bland Co., VA, Obituary
The Bland County Messenger, (Marion, VA) Date: June 10, 2015
Margaret Frances "Frankie" Strock, 84, of the
Mechanicsburg Community, Bland, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, June 4,
2015, at Carrington Place of Wytheville,
[Wythe Co., VA].
She was born on June 24, 1930, at Crackers Neck in Bland County, the daughter
of the late John Harvey and Roxie Ann Vencil Durham.
She attended church at Hollybrook Church of Christ.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Harry Price Strock; a
brother, Harvey Franklin Durham; and two sisters,
Edith Melvin and Alleta
Blankenship.
Left to cherish her memory are her son and daughter-in-law, Alan
and Iris Strock , Mechanicsburg; two daughters and sons-in-law, Sharon and
Terry Gordon and Tamela and Robert Stuart, all of Mechanicsburg; two brothers
and sister-in-law, Paul Durham, Bluefield, VA and John and Linda Durham,
Pulaski; four sisters and brother-in-law, June Sands, Bland, VA and Jack
Baisden, Princeton, WV, Yvonne Bowman, Bluefield, WV and Evelyn Ballard,
Pikeville, Ky.; seven very special grandchildren and their spouses, David
"Bronco" and Tina Strock, Julie and Chad Porter, Wesley Strock all of
Mechanicsburg, Bradley and Megan Gordon, Belspring, Leslie and Jon Melvin,
Mechanicsburg, Hunter and Caroline Stuart, Wytheville, and Kendall Stuart,
Mechanicsburg; and eight great-grandchildren.
Funeral services took place Saturday, June 6, 2015, at 2 p.m. at A.
Vest & Sons Funeral Home Chapel, White Gate, with the Rev. Henry Allen
Conley, Minister Jim Conley and the Rev. Tom Maurer officiating. Burial
followed at Mechanicsburg Cemetery, Mechanicsburg.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2015, Rocky Gap, Bland Co., VA, Obituary
Bluefield Daily Telegraph (WV) - December 11, 2015
Larry Dean White, 63, of Rocky Gap, passed away Thursday, December
10, 2015 at Lewis Gale Medical Center, Salem.
He was born January 3, 1952 at Bluefield, WV, the son of the late David Henry
& Sadie Blankenship White.
He was an avid lover of the outdoors and enjoyed hunting. He had a
strong faith in God, was a beloved father, "G-Daddy" and brother, and
will be missed greatly.
Left to cherish his memory are a son & daughter-in-law, Patrick
& Christa White, Rocky Gap; a daughter & son-in-law, Nicki &
Patrick Walsh, Naples, FL; his grandchildren, Sawyer Dean White, Patrick Owen
Walsh, Peyton Olivia Walsh and a step-grandchild, Avery Furstnau; two sisters
& brothers-in-law, Jane & Harry Miller, Princeton, WV, and Rebecca W.
& Robert Barlow, Marion, VA; numerous cousins & friends, too many to
list.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, December 12, 2015 at 11:00
A.M. at A. Vest & Sons Funeral Home Chapel, White Gate, with Minister Jim
Conley officiating. Entombment will follow in Grandview Mausoleum, Bluefield, VA
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Botetourt
2015, Blue Ridge, Botetourt
Co., VA, Obituary
http://www.roanoke.com/obituaries/minter-curtis/article_8a7865df-8d40-50bf-a505-a5da724dceeb.html
Curtis “PeeWee” Minter, 91 of Blue Ridge, VA, widower of Eva Rose
Minter, passed away on Friday, August 28th. Born December 1,
1923 in Eden, NC.
Curtis enjoyed exploring the nearby woods and eventually joined the
Civilian Conservation Corps and shortly thereafter enlisted in to the US Navy.
Curtis fought in World War II in the South Pacific region on the USS Greiner
(DE-37). He later worked for Miller Tire in Roanoke, Virginia, followed by
running his own automotive paint business until retirement. Curtis enjoyed
hunting and fishing up to his last year, was an avid reader of Western novels,
collecting flowers for friends and care-takers, and visiting with his family.
He was grateful to the Blue Ridge library staff for keeping him well-stocked
and personally delivering books.
Curtis is predeceased by his parents William “Buck” and Cora
Compton Minter, his wife of over 60 years Eva Rose Minter, brothers and sisters
Frank, Clifton, Thomas, Reuben, Nellie & Gracie, Geraldine M. Odell,
son-in-laws Robert A. Miles and Ronald L. Lucas, and great grandchildren
Scarlet and Sebastian Lucas.
He is survived by his son Vernon D. Minter (Pam Harlow) of Hardy,
VA, daughters Valerie M. Lucas of Fincastle, VA and Jeanne Miles of Greensboro,
NC, brother William Minter of Eden, sister Thomasina M. Cox of Chapel Hill, NC,
and sister-in-law Ilene Rose of Princeton, NC. In addition, he is survived by
grandchildren Mandeline L. Hetzel (John), Jason L. Lucas (Vicki), Jordan Miles
(Tracy), Margaux Miles, and great
grandchildren Jackson and Kyle Hetzel, Griffen and Sawyer Lucas, and Dylan Blankenship, special niece and nephew Vicki Corum
& Ricky Minter. Also, Debbie Hansbrough Wilson, who he
considered to be his very best friend.
Visitation will be held at Oakey's East Chapel 5188 Cloverdale Rd,
Roanoke, VA 24019, Wednesday September 2, 2015 from 1 to 2 p.m. immediately
followed by the funeral services at 2 p.m. Burial to follow at Blue Ridge
Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Rd NW, Roanoke, VA
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2015, Buchanan, Botetourt Co., VA, Obituary
Robert "Bob" Thomas Price, 79, of Buchanan, died
Wednesday, January 7, 2015. He was born February 3, 1935, a son of the late
Oscar Vernon Price Sr. and Lizzie Camper.
In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by three
brothers, Clarence M. Price, Oscar V. Price Jr. and Leo W. Price Sr.; four
sisters, Violet "Ginny" Wrenn, Doris P. Wood, Thelma
"Ducky" Schultz and Viola Grey.
Surviving are his wife, Elizabeth "Libby" Price;
daughter, Renee P. Ashby and husband, Randall; sons, Robert A.
"Bobby" Price, John W. Price and wife, Tina, and Travis Andrews and
wife, Sarah; sisters, Lois Blankenship, Dorothy Dame, Barbara "Betsy"
Green and husband, Paul; brother, Howard Price and wife, Mariam; sister-in-law,
Laura M. Price; grandchildren, Katie Wright, Wesley Bostic, Brady Price, Jacob
Price, Amanda Price, Zachary Price, Makayla Andrews, Marcus Andrews, Matthew
Andrews; an adopted granddaughter, Jada Claytor; numerous nieces and nephews.
A celebration of Bob's life will be conducted 4 p.m. Saturday,
January 10, 2015, at Rader Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Boyd Osborne
officiating.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Bristol
City
+2015, Bristol City, VA, Obituary
Bristol Herald Courier (VA) Date: April 18, 2015
Scottie Coleman passed away Friday, April 17, 2015, at Wellmont
Hospice House after a long fight with a chronic illness. He was born May 8,
1959, in Buchanan County, VA, to Felix and Mary Coleman.
He served in the Air Force for three years, Army Reserve for six
years and worked at Mid-Mountain for 19 years. He was of the Baptist faith.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Felix and Mary; maternal grandparents,
Dolphuf and Ida Blankenship; and paternal grandparents, Manuel and Polly Jane Coleman.
He is survived by son, Joseph (Courtney) Coleman; daughter, Whitney
(Summer Jade) Coleman; grandsons, Gage and Ashton ; brothers, Steve (Diane)
Coleman, Ronnie Coleman, and Tony Coleman; sisters, Connie White, and Nancy
(Bob) Setzer; several nieces, nephews, and special uncle and aunt, Charlie and
Susie Coleman; and a double first cousin, Lisa Ferguson.
A memorial service is planned 2 p.m. Sunday, April 19, at Greenwood
Freewill Baptist Church, Abingdon, VA Brother Gordon Smith will officiate, and
a military honor guard will be present.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2015, Bristol City, VA, Obituary
Bristol Herald Courier (VA) Date: August 15, 2015
Timothy "Tim" D. Widener, age 55, passed away Thursday,
August 13, 2015, at Bristol Regional
Medical Center, [Sullivan Co., TN] from injuries received in an automobile
accident. He was born July 3, 1960, in Bristol, Tenn. and had lived his entire
life in the Bristol area.
Tim loved playing the guitar and provided the music for a gospel trio
for many years.
He was preceded in death by his father, Roy Daniel Widener; and one
sister, Charlotte Blankenship.
Survivors include his mother, Hazel Brannon Widener of Bristol, VA;
four brothers, Roy "Buddy" Widener, Jr. and wife, Cathy, Gary D. Widener
and wife, Debbie, David W. Widener and wife, Darlene, and Joe E. Widener and
wife, Tammy all of Bristol, VA; several nieces, nephews, and many dear friends.
A funeral service will be held at 6 p.m. Sunday, August 16, 2015,
in the Frost Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Virgil Musick officiating. The
family will receive friends at the funeral home from 5 p.m. until the time of
service. Graveside services will be held 11 a.m. Monday, August 17, 2015, at
Mountain View Cemetery in Bristol, VA Family and friends will gather at the
cemetery by 10:45 a.m.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Buchanan
+2015, Grundy, Buchanan
Co., VA, Obituary
http://www.tributes.com/obituary/show/Judith-Ann-Stiltner-103014478
Judith Judy Ann Bowling Blankenship Stiltner was born on April 13, 1947 and passed away
on Wednesday, November 11, 2015.
Judith was a resident of Grundy, Virginia at the time of her
passing. She was married to Henry.
Funeral service will be conducted at the Deel Church of Christ in
Vansant VA Saturday November 14 2015 at 1:00 p.m. with Evangelists Fred Osborne
Sammy Slone and Bob Yates officiating. Burial will follow in the Mountain
Valley Memorial Park Big Rock VA
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2015, Grundy, Buchanan
Co., VA, Obituary
Bristol Herald Courier (VA) - December 9, 2015
Ray J. Matney, 68 years of age, of Grundy, VA, passed away Sunday,
December 6, 2015, at the Bristol Regional Medical Center, Bristol, [Sullivan
Co.,] Tenn., following an
extended illness. Born in Roseann, VA, he was the son of the late Robert and
Edna Justus Matney.
He was a lifelong resident of Buchanan County and was a member of
New Zion Freewill Baptist Church. He was a loving husband, a disabled coal
miner and a friend to all.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two infant
daughters, Susan Diane Matney, and Meredith Gail Matney; one sister, Loraine
Matney Keene; and one brother, Ira Matney.
Those left to cherish his memory include his wife, Carolyn Keen
Matney, Grundy, Va; special children, Lois and Randy Woods, Grundy, VA, and
Brenda Childress, Grundy, VA; special friend, Margaret Wakeland, Grundy, VA;
four sisters, Shirley (Monroe)
Stacy, Grundy, VA, Christine Stacy, Grundy, VA, Geraldine (Charles) Wilmer, Grundy,
VA, and Wilma Blankenship , Hiddenite, NC; four brothers, Herman
Matney, Grundy, VA, Carter (Sheila) Matney, Baptist Valley, VA, Jerry (Carol)
Matney, Grundy, VA, and Richard (Aurelia Jo) Matney, Grundy, VA; and by several
nieces and nephews.
Funeral Services for Ray will be conducted Thursday, December 10,
2015, at 11 a.m. at the Grundy Funeral Home Chapel with Evg. William L. Neeley,
Pastor Fred Stacy, the Rev. Larry Rife and the Rev. Ronald Lester officiating.
Burial will follow at Mountain Valley Memorial Park, Big Rock,
VA Active Pallbearers will be Randy Woods, David Hicks, Darl Hubbard, Mackey
Matney, Donnie Childress, Jerry Vanover and Sonny Charles. Honorary Pallbearers
will be Todd Elswick, Earl Elswick, Bobby Justus, Danielle Vance, Donna VanWinkle,
Paul Crouse, Kenny and Jenn Hurley, Tasia Bush, Kerry Mills, Brittany Bower,
Charles Wilmer, Tracy Hutchinson, Missy Keen, Amber Mullins, Raymond and Paulie
Lester, George and Audrey Yates, Don Dawson, Buford Stacy.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2015, Grundy, Buchanan Co., VA, Obituary
Peggy Mutton passed
away peacefully at her home on Monday, December 7, 2015. She was born on
February 8, 1944 to Walter and
Edith Blankenship. Peggy spent
her life bringing love and happiness to her family and many friends.
She is survived by her two children, Tom (Michelle) Mutton and
Melanie (Justin) Richey and her six grandchildren, Nicholas, Benjamin, Emily
and Abigail Mutton and Aiden and Mason Richey. She was a loving and caring
sister to her five sisters and their families, Joan (Vijay) Gupta, Phyllis
(John) Rowland, Betty (David) Jewell, Robin (Dewayne) Green and Becky (Brad)
Cook. She is also survived by many aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews.
Peggy met her husband, Tom, after moving to northern Virginia, and
they were married on August 15, 1964. They were married for 43 years prior to
Tom’s passing in 2007. Peggy had a long, successful career at General Services
Administration, from which she retired after working there for over 30 years.
Throughout her adult life, Peggy was an active member of the
Mountain Mission School Alumni Association. Peggy was a proud graduate of
Mountain Mission School in Grundy, Virginia. Peggy spent countless hours
supporting the school’s mission to serve children in need. In
honor of Peggy’s love and commitment to Mountain Mission School.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2015, Hurley, Buchanan
Co., VA, Obituary
http://virginiafuneralhomeofgrundy.com/book-of-memories/2194222/Blankenship-Ralph/obituary.php
Ralph Blankenship, Age 79 of
Hurley, Virginia passed away on Sunday, August 12, 2015 at Buchanan General
Hospital, Grundy, Virginia. Born August 4, 1935 in Buchanan County, he was the
son of the late Walter Blankenship and Jenny Rowe Blankenship. He was a retired coal miner.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded
in death by Two Brothers, Harold and Virgis Blankenship and three sisters,
Gracy
Blankenship, Janeta Blankenship and Catherine Helms.
Survivors Include: His Wife – Nancy Blankenship of Hurley,
Virginia; Two Sons Ralph Phillip Blankenship and wife Betty of Grundy,
Virginia, Anthony Craig Blankenship and wife Karen of Bristol, Virginia; Two
Granddaughters Cristy Estep of Grundy, Virginia, Heather McCoy and husband
Steve of Bristol, Virginia; Three Great Granddaughters; Makailah Estep, Khloe
McCoy and Kaelyn McCoy; Three Sisters, Molly Lester and husband Ralph of
Iaegar, West Virginia, Maggie Connor and husband Richard of
Charleston, West Virginia, Maye Cofield and husband Billy of Sunnyside Georgia
Funeral services will be held on
Thursday, July 16, 2015 1 PM At the Blacky Church of
Christ at Hurley, Virginia with Evangelists Bob Smith and Dennis Wimmer
officiating with burial to follow in the Bandy Cemetery at Hurley. Guest
Speakers will be Jeff Allen Stacy and Steve Lane. Serving as Pallbearers will
be Family and Friends. Serving as Honorary Pallbearers will be David Kennedy, Dr.
D. Patel, Dr. Christopher Kennedy and Staff of Buchanan General Hospital,
Bristol Regional Medical Center and Dr. David Cassada.0
+2015, Hurley, Buchanan
Co., VA, Funeral
http://www.tributes.com/obituary/show/Pinkie-Mae-Blankenship-103020923
Pinkie Mae Stacy Blankenship was born on September 27, 1938 and passed away on Sunday, November
15, 2015. Pinkie was a resident of Grundy, Virginia at the time of her passing.
Funeral service will be conducted at the Word Evangelist Outreach
Church in Hurley VA Thursday November 19 2015 at 12:00 noon with Pastor Darrell
Davis officiating. Burial will follow in the Blankenship-Ratliff Family Cemetery on Strait Fork Road Hurley VA Active
pallbearers will be her family and friends.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2015, Hurley, Buchanan
Co., VA, Funeral
http://www.shortridgeramey.com/obituaries/Pinkie-Mae-Blankenship?obId=673147#/obituaryInfo
Pinkie Mae Stacy Blankenship, 77 years of age
of the Coon Branch section of Hurley, VA, passed away Sunday, November 15, 2015
in Pikeville Medical Hospital. Born September 27, 1938 in Wolford, VA, she was
the daughter of the late Elias and Kizzie Blankenship Stacy.
Pinkie was a former employee of
Appalachian Agency for Senior Citizens, enjoyed working crossword puzzles, but
most of all, loved helping others. She was a member of
the Word Evangelist Outreach Church, a loving mother, grandmother,
great-grandmother and friend.
In addition to her parents Elias
and Kizzie
Blankenship Stacy, she was preceded in death by one son, Michael
Blankenship and an infant daughter.
Survivors include her sons Mack Blankenship of Grundy, VA, Roger Blankenship and wife Sandra
of Hurley, VA, Willard Earl Blankenship of KY, Johnny Dale Blankenship of PA, Marcus Wayne
Blankenship of NC, Bradley Blankenship of Grundy, VA; step-daughter Geannie Jessie of
Grundy, VA; sister Greta Lou Matney of Richmond, VA; brother Stanley Stacy of
Grundy, VA; eight grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
Funeral service for Pinkie Mae Stacy
Blankenship will be conducted at the Word Evangelist Outreach Church in Hurley,
VA, Thursday, November 19, 2015 at 12:00 noon with Pastor Darrell Davis
officiating. Burial will follow in the Blankenship-Ratliff Family Cemetery on Strait Fork
Road, Hurley, VA Active pallbearers will be her family and friends.
+2015, Keen Mountain, Buchanan Co., VA, Obituary
Bluefield Daily Telegraph (WV) Date: May 14, 2015
William Frederick Swafford, 89 years of age of Keen Mountain, VA
passed away Monday, May 11, 2015 in Bristol Regional Medical Center, Bristol, [Sullivan Co.,] TN. Born November 11, 1925 in Pike
County, KY he was the son of the late William McKinley Swafford and Erma Smith
Swafford.
Bill was in the United States Navy having served during World War
II. He retired from the payroll department at Island Creek Coal Company,
enjoyed the outdoors and loved to garden. A loving brother,
uncle and friend.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one sister,
Bonnie Swafford and one brother, Bobby Swafford.
Survivors include his sisters Jackie Smith of Whitesville, WV, Betty Holt of
Aylett, VA, Gilda Blankenship and husband Troy of
Troutville, VA; brothers George Swafford of Whitesville, WV, Ralph Swafford and
wife Cordia of Chapmansville, WV; several nieces, nephews and a host of
friends.
Funeral mass for William Frederick Swafford will be conducted at
the Shortridge-Ramey Funeral Home Chapel of Keen Mountain, VA, Friday, May 15,
2015 at 1:00 p.m. with Reverend Paul Muyimbwa officiating. Burial will follow
in the Greenhills Memory Gardens, Claypool Hill, VA
Active pallbearers will be Don Matney, Rayburn Minton, II, Sid Ratliff, Jerry
Dunlap, Jerry Shields, Rick Hall, Jim Ratliff, Darrell Johnson and Pete Savage.
Honorary pallbearers will be Doug
Vance, Charlotte Varney, Charlotte Stanley, Ann Dunlap, Alvin Ritchie, Jimmy
Breeding, Johnny Webb, Tony Layne, Ronnie Prater, Junior Blankenship, Mark Johnson, Mike Smith, Lenvill
Mullins, Robert Simpson, Steve Hambro, Rusty West and Jessie Bartley.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2015, Rowe, Buchanan Co., VA, Obituary
http://www.tributes.com/obituary/show/Harmon-Harlin-Blankenship-103080665
Mr. Harmon Harlin Blankenship was born on August 31, 1939 and passed away on Sunday, December 6,
2015. He was a resident of Rowe, Virginia at the time of his passing.
Funeral Services will be conducted at 1:00 PM Wednesday in the
Honaker Funeral Home Chapel Honaker Virginia with Rev. Pete Woods Officiating.
Interment will follow in the Blankenship
Cemetery in Page Virginia.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2015, Rowe, Buchanan Co., VA, Obituary
http://www.obitsforlife.com/obituary/1210547/Blankenship-Harmon.php
Mr. Harmon Harlin Blankenship, age 76 of Rowe,
Virginia, passed away Sunday (December 6, 2015) in a Richlands, Virginia
Hospital, [Tazewell Co.,]. Born August
31, 1939 in Buchanan County, Virginia, he was the son of the late William and
Dora Mae Street Blankenship.
Harmon was a lifelong resident of the
area and worked in the coal mines for many years.
In addition to his parents, he was
preceded in death by two brothers, Roy Blankenship and Mckinley Blankenship, one sister
Jeanette
Blankenship, two brothers-in-law, Benjamin Franklin Harris and Freddie Paul Mills.
Survivors include two sisters, Alice Mills and
fiancée Terry Cruey of Pilot Mountain, North Carolina, Tilda Harris Of Fries,
Virginia, one brother, David Blankenship and wife, Daisy, of Cedar Bluff,
Virginia, foster brother, Randel Blankenship of Council,
Virginia, one niece Viola Gross of Raven, Virginia, special grandson, Logan
Rider, great nieces and nephews, Amanda Boggs, Ryan Blankenship, and Andrew
King, and two special friends Samuel and Liz Horn.
Funeral Services will be conducted at
1:00 PM Wednesday in the Honaker Funeral Home Chapel, Honaker, Virginia with
Rev. Pete Woods Officiating. Interment will follow in the Blankenship Cemetery
in Page, Virginia. Pallbearers will be Earnest Gross, John Gross, Terry Harris,
Samuel Horn, Terry Cruey, and Bounce Campbell. Logan Rider and Tyler Gross will
serve as honorary pallbearer.
+2015, Russell Prater, Vansant, Buchanan Co., VA, Obituary
http://www.grundyfuneralhome.com/ObituaryDetails.aspx?did=6c6c5b64-fdf1-4e48-a848-9a2b6348ec86
Buford Blankenship,
86 [1929], years
of age of Russell Prater, VA, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, January
18, 2015.
A loving father and brother, he was preceded in death by his mother
and father, Charlie and Emeline Blankenship, daughter-Valerie Sheila Blankenship, son-Richie D. Blankenship, brothers-Gordon and Jerry Blankenship, and sisters-Alpha Scott
and Shirley Akers.
He was survived by his best friend and loving wife of 66-Years, Vivian
Blankenship; his loving children, Joan (Gary) Rasnake, Palmyra, VA, Debbie (Jeff)
Hodges, Pilgrims Knob, VA, Steve (Connie) Blankenship, Vansant, VA; 1-Daughter-in-Law:
Marsha Blankenship, Vansant, VA, (and Special Friend: Perry
Horn); 1-Brother: Garney (Annette) Blankenship,
Vansant, VA; 1-Sister: Darlene Blankenship-McClain, Vansant, VA, (and Special Friend:
Roger Billiter).
Buford was blessed with 8-Grandchildren and 12-Great-Grandchildren.
Buford loved his family and friends, and greeted everyone with open arms. He
was a lifelong dedicated member of his community, and church, in which he was
an ordained Deacon. He was also a proud veteran who served his country in the
U.S. Army during World War II. Among other wonderful accomplishments in his
life were, but not limited to, founder and former Chief of the Life Saving Crew
in Prater, member of the Veterans of Foreign War and a member of the Odd
Fellows Lodge.
Funeral Services will be conducted Thursday, January 22, 2015 at
2:00 P.M. at the Grundy Funeral Home Chapel with Elders: Jeff Arnold, Ronnie
Beavers, Kent Viers and Keith Bowers officiating. Burial to follow at the Blankenship Family Cemetery on Lover’s Gap, Vansant, VA Active
Pallbearers will be Grandsons and Grandsons-in-Law. Honorary Pallbearers will
be Members of Prater Primitive Baptist Church, Pridemore Viers and R. C. Sykes.
Full Military Rites will be conducted at the cemetery by members of
Childs-Gentry Post No. 7360 of Veterans of Foreign Wars.
From: Pamela Estep
Campbell
*2015, Evington, Campbell Co., VA, Obituary
The News & Advance, (Lynchburg, VA) Date: March 7, 2015
Johnny Roy Dagenhart, Sr., 61, of Evington went home to be with his
Lord on Thursday, March 5, 2015. He was born June 17, 1953, in Lynchburg, a son
of the late Richard Johnson Dagenhart and Viola Hamlett Dagenhart.
He was the beloved husband of Wanda Mason Dagenhart for twenty six
years. He was a member of Thomas Road Baptist Church and a truck driver for F.
L. Moore & Sons for seventeen years.
In addition to his wife, he left behind to cherish his memory are
his four children, Belinda Ashby (Todd), Johnny Dagenhart, Jr. (Brittany),
Angela Ewers (Timothy) and Bobby Isaacs (Ramona); seven grandchildren, Lindsey,
Cody, Ashton, Dakota, Bryce, Leighton "My Blue Eyes" and Sadie; his
siblings, Michael Dagenhart (Pat), Richard "Ricky" Dagenhart (Faye),
Debra Boley (Tom) and Sharon Collins (Greg); his first wife, Kathy
Layne Blankenship [15Dec1953]; and a number of nieces and nephews.
A funeral service will be conducted at 11:00 a.m., Monday, March 9,
2015 at Thomas Road Baptist Church, Pate Chapel by Pastor Sam Mills and Stan
Shock with interment to follow in the Leffler Memorial Cemetery, Leesville
Road, Evington.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Caroline
+2015, Sparta, Caroline Co., VA, Obituary
http://www.twincountyfunerals.com/obituaries/Virginia-Blankenship/#!/Obituary
Virginia Lee White Blankenship, 76, of Sparta, passed away Wednesday, September 30, 2015 at
Grayson Nursing and Rehab, [Independence, Grayson Co., VA]. She was born September 12, 1939 to the
late Melvin and Ida White in Galax.
In addition to her parents, she is also preceded in death by her
husband, Whitmore Walls; friend and mate,
Hasel Blankenship.
Survivors include daughter, Tammy Franco of Benton, FL; son, Randy
Walls and wife, Irene of Sparta; sisters, Gale Youngblood of Elk Creek and
Bonnie Mitchell of Princeton, WV; five grandchildren, Randy and Arlene Love of
Sparta, Julie Marie Love of Lexington, Jon Walls of Sparta, Laurel Walls and
husband, Marty Davis of Ennice and David Walls of Galax; one great grandchild;
several nieces and nephews; special care giver, Georgi Barber.
A Funeral Service will be held at Twin County Funerals Friday,
October 2, 2015 beginning at 1pm. Rev Hugh Miller and Rev. Eddie Hall will
officiate. Burial will follow in the Oakland Cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Carroll
+2015, Hillsville, Carroll Co., VA, Obituary
Published in Carroll News from Nov. 19 to
Nov. 20, 2015
Helen Webb McGrady, of Hillsville, passed away November 18, 2015.
Mrs. McGrady was born in Carroll County, Virginia, on April 10, 1922.
She was preceded in death by the love of her life, husband Harry,
of 65 years; her parents, Clinton
and Grace Blankenship Webb, and brothers, Clinton Webb, Jr. and
Joseph P. Webb.
She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Joseph H. and Anne
A. McGrady; grandsons, Jonathan L. McGrady and wife Jennifer, and Chadwick P.
McGrady, and four great-grandchildren, Molly, Jon, Sam and Alex.
She is a 1941 graduate of Hillsville High School and a 1944
graduate of Radford College, Woman's Division of Virginia Polytechnic Institute
(now Radford University) where she earned a degree in Education. Mrs. McGrady
taught Home Economics for 40 years which she thoroughly enjoyed and touched the
lives of many of her students in Carroll County. She also owned and operated
with her husband, Harry, a beef cattle farm for over fifty years. Mrs. McGrady
enjoyed gardening and cooking for her family and friends. Mrs. McGrady was a
member of the Hillsville Christian Church for over 70 years. She was a member
of the Daughters of American Revolution, Hillsville Women's Club, and was a
fifty year member of Delta Kappa Gamma Honorary Teaching Society and Order of
Eastern Star. Mrs. McGrady was a longtime active member of the Carroll County
Democratic Committee.
The funeral service will be at the Hillsville Christian Church on
Sunday, November 22, 2015, at 2:00 p.m. officiated by
the Reverend Debbie Ginder. Burial will follow at the John P. Webb Cemetery in
Freemont.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
1930 Census, Laurel Fork, Carroll Co., VA,
Webb, Clinton 33, M, VA, Head,
Webb, Grace E. 29, F, VA, Wife,
Webb, Helen M. 08, F, VA, Dau,
Webb, Clinton Jr. 06,
M, VA, Son,
Webb, Joseph F. 04, M, VA, Son,
https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:CDH1-S6Z
+2015, Hillsville, Carroll Co., VA, Obituary
Frances Smythers Blankenship, 91, of Hillsville, passed away on Saturday, November 28, 2015.
Mrs. Blankenship was born in Foster Falls, VA to the late, Strader Harvey and
Louisa Edith Jackson Smythers.
She is also preceded in death by her husband, William
McKinley Blankenship, two
brothers, Kyle Glendon Smythers and Myrle Smythers.
Mrs. Blankenship is survived by her children and their spouses, Samuel Max Blankenship and wife, Brenda of Colorado, Billie Kaye Robinette
and husband, Kim of Hillsville and Strader Eric Blankenship and wife, Ruby of Poplar Camp. She is also survived by her Grandchildren, Corwyn Sylvester, Hannah
Rempe, Christopher Robinette, Andrew Robinette and Madison Lee Blankenship. Great-Grandchildren, Beverley Sylvester,
Glenn Allen Rempe, Sabrina Robinette and Colin Robinette and a sister, Martha
Smythers Crowder.
Funeral Services will be conducted on Tuesday, December 1, 2015 at
2:00 P.M. at Vaughan-Guynn McGrady Chapel with Pastor Jason Simpkins
Officiating.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Charlottesville
City
2015, Charlottesville City, VA, Obituary
Elinor Duffey Tanner, 86, of Charlottesville passed into glory on
Saturday, July 11, 2015. Born September 23, 1928, in Bermuda, she was the
daughter of the late Harold and Helen Duffey.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her
husband of 60 years, Roger Clay Tanner, and her brother, Francis Duffey.
Mrs. Tanner is survived by two sons, Craig and Jeff Tanner;
daughters, Deborah Tanner and Angela Tanner Dillon and her husband, Steve; six grandchildren, Rhett, Neelie, Morgan,
Madison, Jacob Tanner, and Jolee Blankenship and her
wife, Charlotte Hartle; and one great grandchild, Remington Tanner. She is also
survived by a number of nieces and nephews.
Mrs. Tanner was a nurse for many years, working at Martha Jefferson
Hospital, and also in private practices in Charlottesville. She was very active
in her church, and her faith in the Lord was of utmost importance in her life.
Elinor was a deeply dedicated follower of Jesus Christ, active in spreading the
Gospel message boldly and simply, with enthusiasm that captured many hearts for
the Lord, and mentoring many in intercessory prayer. She had a lifelong love of
reading and books, which she passed along to her children. She also enjoyed
gardening, sewing, and needlepoint, creating many lovely pieces through the
years.
A memorial service will be conducted 1:00 pm, Wednesday, July 15,
2015 at the Teague Chapel. Inurnment will be private at Fairview Christian
Church Cemetery in Madison.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Chesapeake
City
+2015, Chesapeake City, VA, Obituary
Harriet Eileen Long Smith, 87, passed away on Saturday February 28,
2015 in Chesapeake, VA surrounded by her loving family. Harriet was born in
Toledo, Ohio to the late Ova Bruce and Alta Dotson Long.
She was the widow of Harold E. Smith. Harriet was a member of the
#197 Chapter of Eastern Star and a former member of Glenwood Lutheran Church in
Toledo, Ohio.
Survivors include her five children,
Dianne Smith-Knight, Doris J. Foster (Brian), Deborah S. McCabe (Tim), Donna S. Blankenship (Ken) and Dennis H.
Smith (Amy); 11 grandchildren, 12 great grandchildren; and a sister, Marion L.
Cooley (Carl).
A graveside funeral service will be held at 3:00 p.m. Saturday
March 7, 2015 in Toledo Memorial Park in Sylvania. The family will receive
family and friends at 6:00 p.m. at Chandler Café in Sylvania.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Chesterfield
+2015, Chester, Chesterfield
Co., VA, Obituary
http://www.jtmorriss.com/obituaries/Charlotte-Ruffin/#!/Obituary
Charlotte Blankenship Ruffin, 88, a resident of Chester, VA, passed away on Saturday, February
21, 2015.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Edward and Carrie Blankenship;
and her loving husband, George E. Ruffin, Sr.
She is survived by her children, George E. Ruffin, Jr. and Beverly
R. Buccola (Allan); grandchildren, Celeste Buccola and Allan C. Buccola
(Jaimee); great grandsons, Miles and Gavin Buccola.
Charlotte was a member of Chester United Methodist Church. She was
also a member of the Civilian Conservation Corp Pocahontas Chapter and
Ettrick-Matoaca volunteer rescue squad. She enjoyed spending time with her
family and was a loving mother, grandmother and great grandmother.
A Memorial Service will be held at the Chester Chapel of J.T.
Morriss & Son Funeral Home on Saturday , February 28, 2015 at 2 p.m. 3050
W. Hundred Rd, Chester, VA 23831. Burial will follow in Sunset Memorial Park.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2015, Midlothian, Chesterfield Co., VA, Obituary
Richmond Times-Dispatch (VA) Date: August 23, 2015
Duncan Judson Blankinship, of Midlothian, VA, passed away on Sunday, August 16, 2015, at the
age of 69, after a battle with esophageal cancer. Duncan was born in Madrid,
Spain to U.S. Foreign Service officer, Byron Blankinship and Mary
Louise Blankinship.
Duncan spent his childhood stationed at American posts around the
world and became skilled at striking up conversations wherever he traveled.
Impressed by the U.S. servicemen who guarded these posts, Duncan developed a
respect for the U.S. Marine Corps at an early age. He went on to become a decorated
Captain of the USMC and combat veteran of the Vietnam War, but he could best be
described as a lover not a fighter. Well armed with humor, corny jokes, and
kindness, Duncan could crack the stoniest faces. He was an amiable friend to
everyone he met and his pleasant wit brought good cheer and laughter.
Duncan is survived by his fiancee, Karen Clarke. Duncan is also
survived by his daughters, Jennifer Blankinship
Wickham (Trey) and Britten Blankinship Parker (Dave); and their mother, Julie Blankinship. Affectionately called "Big D,"
Duncan adored his three grandchildren, Duncan Clarke Wickham, Pendleton Avery
Wickham and James Reese Parker. He will be missed by his siblings, Nancy
Blankinship of Sonoma, Calif.,
Carmen Blankinship of Ithaca, N.Y.; and his twin brother, Douglas Jackson Blankinship of Damascus, Md.
A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, August 29, at
Third Church, 600 Forest Ave., Richmond, VA 23229.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2015, North Chesterfield Co., VA, Obituary
The Bland County Messenger, (Marion, VA) Date: April 15, 2015
Melvin Randolph Doss, Sr. "Randy" age 61, of North
Chesterfield, VA, passed away Thursday, April 9, 2015. He was born April 23,
1953 in Wytheville, VA, the son of the late Paul William Doss, Sr. and Amanda
Louise Ratcliffe Doss.
Melvin worked as a millwright at DuPont for 35 years.
He was preceded in death by a sister, Betty Ogle and sister-in-law,
Shirley Doss.
He is survived by his wife, Phyllis Dougan Doss; two daughters, Melanie Blankenship, Christina Edwards Hoback and Jonathan
Hoback of Wytheville; four grandchildren also of Wytheville, Cameron, Kaden,
Kace and Blake; five step-grandchildren; two brothers, Paul Doss, Jr., James
Carson Doss and Jackie; special nephew, James William Doss; two nieces, Wendi
Jabr and Rene Hilton, both of Mississippi; several other nieces, nephews,
great-nieces and great-nephews.
Funeral services were held at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, April 14, 2015 at
the Barnett Funeral Home Wytheville, VA with Pastor Donn Sunshine officiating.
Interment followed in Davis Cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Danville
City
+2015, Danville City, VA, Obituary
Danville Register & Bee (VA) Date: September 9, 2015
Gertrude Booth Hopkins, of 605 Mowbray Arch Danville, VA, died on
Monday, September 7, 2015, at Danville Regional Medical Center, after being in
declining health for several months. Mrs. Hopkins was born in Pittsylvania
County, a daughter of the late Royal Boyd Booth and Viola Milam Booth Blankenship.
She worked as a Registered Nurse, and went to St. Leo's School of
Nursing in Greensboro, NC. She was a member of First Baptist Church. Mrs.
Hopkins first married Thomas F. Gales who died on June 6, 1987, then on April 15, 1989, she married William A.
"Bill" Hopkins, Sr. who survives of the residence.
In addition to her husband, she is survived by a two sons, William
A. Hopkins, Jr., (Mary), of Providence Forge, VA, and A. Wade Hopkins, (Wendy),
of Danville; a son-in-law, Ken Spivey, of York, SC.; a sister, Eunice B. Ellis
of Ringgold, VA; brother, Thomas H. Booth of Pelham, NC.; six grandchildren,
Geoff Nau, Jennifer Van Koevering, Will Hopkins, Brenna Hopkins, Christian
Hopkins, and Laura Hopkins; and four great-grandchildren.
She was predeceased by a daughter, Patricia Spivey; a sister,
Frances B. Mewaldt; and a brother, Robert I. Booth.
A graveside service will be conducted on Thursday, September 10,
2015, at 11 a.m. at Highland Burial Park with the Rev. John Carroll, the Rev.
Cam McIntire, and the Rev. Archer McIntire officiating.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Dickenson created in 1880
from Buchanan, Russell, Wise
+2022,
Haysi, Dickenson
Co., VA, Obituary
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/155332529/kermit-ray-blankenship
Ray Blankenship, Haysi, VA
Ray Blankenship, age 81 of
Greenbrier, passed away Friday, October 23, 2015 at Bristol Regional Medical
Center.Born in Buchanan County, he was a son of the late Cephas and Rosa
Deel Blankenship.
He was a U.S. Army Veteran, retired coal
miner, and of the Old Regular Baptist faith.
In addition to his parents, he was
preceded in death by a daughter, Lesa Blankenship, and brothers,
Lawrence, Cephas Jr., Jessie, and Raymond
Blankenship.
Survivors include his wife, Gay Blankenship, a son, Rocky Blankenship of Haysi, a brother,
Ralph Blankenship of MI, and a sister,
Melba
Browning of Wytheville, VA.
Funeral services will be conducted 11:00
am, Monday, October 26, 2015 at Haysi Funeral Home with Elders Roger Coleman,
Aven Viers, and Freddie Blankenship officiating. Burial will follow in the John
Fuller Cemetery, Haysi. Family and friends will serve as pallbearers.
Emporia
City
+2015, Emporia City, VA, Obituary
[Greensville Co.,]
Independent-Messenger (Emporia, VA) Date: June 4, 2015
Richard Ted Blankenship, age 85 [1930], of
Emporia, VA passed away on Thursday, June 4, 2015.
Ted worked with Home Telephone Company until he retired in 1989. He
served in the United States Army and was a veteran of
the Korean Conflict. Ted was a dedicated member of Main Street Baptist Church
for 22 years.
He is survived by his wife
of 64 years, Peggy M.
Blankenship as well as many
much loved nieces and nephews.
Ted was preceded in death by his parents, David and Effie Blankenship,
his five brothers Brud, Walter, David, Jr., L. D., and Billy; his three sisters, Hazel Cruise, Pauline
Epps, and Elizabeth Roach.
A memorial service will be held on Sunday, January 7th at Main
Street Baptist Church at 3:00 p.m.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Falls Church
City
+2015, Falls Church City, VA Death
Harry Douglas Blankenship Jr. July 7, 1926 - April 10, 2015
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Franklin
+2015, Boones Mill, Franklin Co., VA, Obituary
Christine Switzer Blankenship, 92 of Boones Mill, VA formally of New Castle went to be with the
Lord, Tuesday, August 11, 2015.
"Tine" was preceded in death by her husband of 69 years Edwin E. Blankenship;
parents Della Kelley Switzer and Caleb Marion Switzer; three sons Allen, Michael and Marion Blankenship; sisters Gertrude Hart, Gussie Parker,
Stella Switzer and Lillian
Blankenship; brothers Roy,
Orion, Willard and Raymond Switzer; two grandsons Eric Ashworth and Christopher
McGee; three son-in-laws Winston Clark, Patrick Gleason, and Randy Ashworth.
Christine is survived by five daughters
Carol (Gene) Hannah, Janice Ashworth, Joy Clark, Vickie Gleason, Karen Ratcliffe; three sons Billy (Betty), Raymond, and David Blankenship;
16 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; sister-in-law
Lois Blankenship; numerous nieces and nephews.
Christine was a homemaker and she was a very loving wife, mother,
and grandmother. Her world revolved around all her babies. She will be sadly
missed by her family and friends.
Funeral Services will be held 2:00 PM Sunday, August 16, 2015 at
Crossroads Church with Pastor Penny Wilson officiating. Interment will follow
at Crossroads Church Cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2015, Glade Hill, Franklin Co., VA, Obituary
Mary Leatrice David, 84, of Glade Hill,
passed away on Sunday, October 11, 2015. She was born on August 25, 1931 a
daughter of the late Coleman and Eva Blankenship David and also preceded in death by her brother, Maxwell
David.
She is survived by her sisters, Marie D.
Keyes, of Charlottesville, Eliza Perdue, of Glade Hill, Dotsie Fisher, of
Chicago, Ill., Joyce Dillon, of Glade Hill. She is also survived by several
nieces and nephews including her special niece that looked after her, Virginia
Dillon.
The family will receive friends from
12:30 to 1:15 p.m. Tuesday, October 13, 2015 at Lynch Conner-Bowman Funeral
Home followed by a graveside service being conducted at 2 p.m. in the Blankenship Family Cemetery with Dr. Jackie
Spence officiating.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
1940 Census, Gills Creek District, Franklin Co., VA,
David, Calmen 40, M, VA, Head,
David, Eva L. 41, F, VA, Wife,
David, Marye 16, F, VA, Dau,
David, Louise 14, F, VA, Dau,
David, Julis 12, M, VA, Son,
David, Letrish 09, F, VA, Dau,
David, Eliza 07, F, VA, Dau,
David, Datsie 05, F, VA, Dau,
David, Joyce A. 00, F, VA, Dau,
https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:VRYB-X5T
+2015, Glade Hill, Franklin Co., VA, Obituary
Betty Lou Roberson Blankenship, 79, of Glade Hill, passed away on Monday, October 12, 2015 after
a long illness. Mrs. Blankenship was born on February 6, 1936 a daughter of the
late Thomas Lacy and Thelma McBride Roberson and was also preceded in death by
a sister, Jean Powell.
She was a member of Craft's United Methodist Church and worked for
Virginia Apparel for over 30 years.
She is survived by her husband
of almost 63 years, James
Clifford Blankenship; her son and daughter-in-law, James Keith and Becky Blankenship.; granddaughter, Ashley Gonzalez and husband, Leonel; her first
great-grandchild to be; brother, Thomas L. Roberson, Jr. (Ann); sisters, Edna
Finney (Charles) and Lynn Tracy (Dick); special friend, Pearl Crawford. Mrs.
Blankenship is also survived by many other family members, and friends
including her church family.
Funeral services will be conducted 11 a.m. Thursday, October 15,
2015 from Conner-Bowman Funeral Home Chapel, with the Rev. Judith Short and
Pastor Ronald Coleman officiating. Interment will follow in Franklin Memorial
Park.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2015, Redwood, Franklin Co., VA, Obituary
http://www.roanoke.com/obituaries/search/?t=article&c%5B%5D=obituaries&q=&g=bedford_and_franklin&d
On Friday, February 13, 2015 cherished father and grandfather,
William Dallas Law of Rocky Mount, passed away peacefully at the age of 73 with
the same strength and dignity for which he was known in life.
Mr. Law is survived by his dedicated daughter, Rhonda
Kimberly Law Blankenship, her husband Gary; and
treasured grandchildren, Whitney Paige Blankenship and Chase Turner Blankenship. He also leaves behind beloved brother, Richard Law and his wife
Becky; dear sister, Paige Adams and her husband Bobby; brother-in-law, Coy
Renick; and special sister-in-law, Ercell Law; many nieces; nephews; relatives;
and friends will also miss his loving presence in their lives.
Mr. Law was pre-deceased by his parents, Emmett and Thalia Law;
brother, Terry Law; and sister Patsy Law Renick.
A life-long native of the Redwood community, Mr. Law possessed a
remarkable work ethic and was devoted to his family. He was a man of faith who
faced the headwinds of life with a boldness that showed extraordinary strength
and courage. For these things and many others, he will always be admired. Mr.
Law and his family were especially blessed in the days preceding his passing,
showering him with love and fond recollections of a vigorous and happy life.
A Funeral Service will be held at Flora Funeral Home in Rocky Mount
Monday morning, February 16, 2015 at 11 a.m. with the Rev. John Collins
officiating.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2015, Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., VA, Obituary
The Roanoke Times, (VA) Date: June 5, 2015
Eliza Perdue (Sis) Carter, 102, passed away Wednesday June 3, 2015.
She was born October 14, 1912, in Union Hall.
Sis was preceded in death by her parents, Hampton and Nannie Blankenship Perdue; her husband of 67 years Virgil Cameron Carter; two sons, Michael
and Ronnie; one daughter, Linda Stone; two grandchildren, Ricky and David
Carter; one great-grandchild, Brian Worrell; and one great-great-grandchild,
Konner Sturgill. She is also preceded in death by three brothers, Ed, Charles,
and Harvie Perdue; four sisters, Vernie Law, Vicky Holland, Fern Ferguson, and
Cheryl Perdue.
Left to cherish her memory are five sons, Cameron (Reta), Wilson,
Glen, Roger (Barbara) and Milton (Connie) Carter; two daughters, Bettie (Glenn)
Powell and Donna (Dickie) Hatcher; 22 grandchildren, 32 great-grandchildren,
and eight great-great-grandchildren. Also surviving are two sisters, Mollie
Holland and Hazel Ziegler; and a wonderful friend and neighbor, Shirley Brown.
Mrs. Carter was the first cafeteria manager at Dudley Elementary
School from which she retired in 1985 after 18 years of service. She was also
part of the 4-H Camp cafeteria staff for many years. Hers was a lifetime of service
and love for children, beginning with her younger siblings and extending to her
children, grandchildren, neighbors, and through her work. Just last year when
asked while holding her latest great-great-grandchild how many babies she
thought she might have held in her lifetime, she replied, "not
enough".
Funeral services will be conducted from Lynch Conner-Bowman Funeral
Home Chapel 11 a.m. Saturday, June 6, 2015. Elder Junior
Conner officiating. Interment will follow in Franklin Memorial Park.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2015, Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., VA, Obituary
http://www.florafuneralservice.com/home/index.cfm/obituaries/view/fh_id/10212/id/3222118
Norman Blankenship, age 65 [1950] of
Rocky Mount, passed away Thursday June 25, 2015.
Surviving are his wife Sandra Elaine Blankenship, three daughters, Brandance
Blankenship of Durham, NC., Heather Jackson (Zach) of Ferrum, Sarah Walker
(Jonathan) Jacksonville, NC, granddaughters, Kaylah Taylor, Lily Grace, Emma
Skye and Ava Lynn, great-grandsons, Quintin and Quemari; brother-in-law Tony
Allgood of Brodnax, VA sisters, Mildred Thompson of Martinsville, Oakie
Mabelline Hawks of Roanoke, mother-in-law Carrie Allgood, Brodnax, VA .
Memorial services will be conducted 3:00 p.m. Sunday June 28, 2015
at Sandy Ridge Baptist Church with Rev. Joe Dillon officiating.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2015, Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., VA, Obituary
The Roanoke Times, (VA) - September 18, 2015
James McCoy Farris, 76, of Rocky Mount, VA, went to be with the
Lord on Wednesday, September 16, 2015. He was born on November 17, 1938, and
was preceded in death by his father, James Edward Farris Sr.; mother, Elsie Lee
Altice; and grandson, Chad Evan English.
Surviving are his wife, Annie Farris; daughters, Wanda English (Terry), and Gloria Blankenship (Rocky); sons,
Edward Farris, Terry Farris (Susan), and Jerry Farris; grandchildren, T.J. Farris (Jessica), Jamie Farris, Savannah
Farris, and Tyler Blankenship ; brothers and sisters, Don Farris, Carl
Farris, Janice Martin, Mary Johnson, Yvonne Rippeon, and Jackie Kellam; special
friends and caregivers, Marsha Dent, Denise Overton, and Elizabeth Boyle; many
other family members and friends.
Funeral Services will be conducted from Flora Funeral Chapel at 2
p.m. on Friday, September 18, 2015, with the Rev. John Collins officiating.
Interment will follow in Mountain View Memorial Park.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2015, Union Hall, Franklin
Co., VA, Obituary
http://www.roanoke.com/obituaries/fralin-kate-irene/article_95595238-1e19-55a8-a756-42f280c78968.html
Kate Irene Fralin, 76, of Union Hall was
called home on Saturday, July 4, 2015. Irene was born on June 15, 1939, to the
late Claude Swanson Rigney and Nannie Kate
Rigney.
She was also preceded in death by her
husband of 50 years, James Douglas Fralin; her son, Richard Lee Fralin; and son
in-law, Mike Pinto; three brothers, Dudley Rigney, Swanson Rigney, and Junior
Rigney; and two sisters, Clara Lucado and Stella Blankenship.
She was a long-time member of Museville
Christian Church and a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother, who always put
her family first. She retired from MW manufacturing after 20 years of service.
She is survived by her children, Patricia
Pinto of Ferrum, Judy Cannaday (Gary) of Rocky Mount, Wanda Manning (Jeff) of
Glade Hill, Dean Fralin (Sarah) of Glade Hill, Kenny Fralin (Brandy) of Glade
Hill, and Annette Fralin of Glade Hill; eight grandchildren, Michelle Lamm
(Ben), Jaime O'Bryant (Rick), JW Manning (Sara), Tony Pinto (Jessica), Doug
Fralin, Alecia Akers, Katherine Aken, and Camden Fralin; five
great-grandchildren, Jalyn O'Bryant, Caleb O'Bryant, Logan O'Bryant, Levi Lamm,
and Josey Lamm. She also leaves behind one brother, Paul Rigney of Penhook
(Frances); two sisters, Myrtle Donovant of Martinsville, and Betty Jean Hall
(Junior) of Rocky Mount; a special sister-in-law, Mildred Rigney; a special
niece, Betty Lou Pruitt; and best friend, Elnora Pasley; and many special
nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held 3 p.m.
Tuesday July 7, 2015, at Museville Christian Church officiated by Pastor Conley
Stephenson. Interment will follow at the Fralin Family cemetery on Brooks Mill
Road in Union Hall.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2015, Union Hall, Franklin Co., VA, Obituary
The Franklin News-Post, (VA) - December 23, 2015
Harry Steve (Bones) Robertson, 63, of Union Hall, passed away
Sunday, December 20, 2015.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Jessie and Gracie
Robertson; two brothers, Earl Robertson, David Robertson.
He is survived by two sisters, Virginia R. Austin of Rocky Mount, VA,
Barbara Reynolds (James) of Bassett; brother, Jessie (J.J.) Robertson of Glade
Hill; grandson, Zachery Blankenship ; nieces and nephews, Angee Hall, Julian
Austin, Cindy Tatum, Eric Reynolds, Landon Robertson, Jarret Robertson, Lorrie
Ann Cole; his ex-wife, Delores (Tootsie) Robertson; special friends, Kendall,
Robert, Melvin, Virgil, Randy Manning and family; many other special friends
and family members. "BONES" was loved by many who knew him and will
be greatly missed by all.
At his request there will be no services or flowers.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Galax
City
2015, Galax City, VA, Obituary
http://www.meaningfulfunerals.net/fh/obituaries/obituary.cfm?o_id=3222537&fh_id=10771
Thomas “Randy” Jones, 53, of Galax, Virginia passed away Friday,
June 26, 2015 at Twin County Regional Hospital, Galax, Virginia. Randy was born
December 20, 1961 to Thomas M. Jones and Crilda Eastridge Jones.
Randy is survived by his wife: Kathy Widner Jones of the home;
parents Thomas M. and Crilda Eastridge Jones of Galax, Virginia; brothers and
sisters-in-law Fred and Linda Jones, Robert and Sandy Jones, Mark and Joyce
Jones, Terry and Tamera Jones all of Galax, Virginia; sister and brother-in-law
Priscilla and John Williams of Galax; nieces
and their spouses Samantha and Eliot Daniels, Autumn Jones, Hannah and Kevin Blankenship, Kaitlyn Daniels “Tater Bug”; nephews
Matthew Jones, Jared Jones, Michael Burnette, Parker Burnette; aunts Una Jones
and Faye Rutherford; uncles and their wives Roger and Velma Jones and Rufas and
Ruby Eastridge.
The funeral service will be held Monday, June 29, 2015 at 11:00 AM
in the Fries Pentecostal Holiness Church with Rev. Bill Linkous and BoBo
Gravely officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Giles
2015, Clover Hollow, Giles Co., VA, Obituary
Eddie Egbert Eugene Epling departed this life on Monday, April 6,
2015, in the comfort of his home, surrounded by his family. He enjoyed the
happy reflections consequent upon a well-spent life and passed away with the
hope of a glorious immortality. He was born in 1943 to the late Arnold (Jack)
Epling and Bessie Blevins Lytle.
He was a compassionate and loving husband to Beulah Link Epling,
his wife of 51 years and father to his five children, Pamela Williams (David), Cindy Epling, Melissa Skurupey, Elizabeth Blankenship (Neil) and Michael
Epling (Kira). He was grandfather to nine, Laura, Matthew (Clara), Courtney,
Austin, Dillon, Alexis, Aaliyah, Abbie, and Wyatt. He had one great-grandchild
whom he adored, Gavin Williams.
He is preceded in death by a special aunt and uncle, Beulah and
Crockett Sarver and sisters Leah Epling, and Ermadene
Caldwell,
His surviving siblings are Barbara Witten, Harold Moore, Michelle
Lytle, Michael Lytle and Jenny McCall and a very special cousin Denita Verbeck
He was a graduate of Newport High School, Class of 1961 and a
member Clover Hollow Christian Church (Disciples of Christ). He was a 32 year
member of Castle Rock Masonic Lodge 334 A.F. & A. M. Pembroke VA Eddie was
a man of many talents. He was a skilled machinist, an old-school farmer, a
caring friend and neighbor and above all, he was a family man. His talent as a
machinist was demonstrated by his 40 year career in the machine shop at
Poly-Scientific (Moog), where he was better known by his friends and co-workers
as “Hucklebuck”.
He learned his farming techniques as a very young man new to farm
life when we moved from Arizona to Clover Hollow. His Uncle Crockett taught him
to milk cows, tend sheep and cattle and ride horses. He plowed soil, planted
seed, mowed and baled hay and learned to love and respect the land and animals
entrusted to his care.
You could have no better friend or neighbor than Eddie. He was a
steadfast and loyal friend and was always willing to go the extra mile to help
a friend or neighbor. But his true talent was that of family man and that was
what filled his home with love and laughter. He was happiest when he was
surrounded by his family and friends. He loved hosting family gathering,
birthday parties, cookouts, and holiday celebrations. He made his a home a
welcoming place for all and there was always room at his table for one more
friend. The love and devotion of his family are evidence of his success as a
husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. He was an outdoorsman and
liked to hunt and fish. He spent many hours “on the mountain” in Clover Hollow
camping and deer hunting. He loved to sell and trade at flea markets and had
perfected the art of haggling and making a deal.
Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. on Friday, April 10 at
Sherry Memorial Christian Church, Mountain Lake Road, Newport. Interment will
follow on the Ernest Link family farm on Rocky Sink Road, Newport. Masonic
Services will be performed by Castle Rock Masonic Lodge 334 at 8 pm.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2015, Narrows, Giles Co., VA, Obituary
http://www.broyles-shrewsbury.com/home/index.cfm/obituaries/view/fh_id/10556/id/2911206
Anna Lou Blankenship,
88 of Narrows, VA passed away, Thursday, January 15, 2015 at Carilion Giles
Community Hospital, Pearisburg, VA
Born July 24, 1926 at Shumate, VA she was the daughter of the late Wateman and
Myrtle Ferguson Turner.
Mrs. Blankenship was a member of the Kathleen Memorial United
Methodist Church at Wolf Creek, VA She was a friend to everyone she met and did
her very best to help anyone who was in need. Mrs. Blankenship had retired from
Carilion Giles Memorial Hospital as a Ward Clerk. In her earlier career she had
worked for Dr. E. S. Carr in Narrows, VA, Celanese and the Radford Arsenal.
In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by two daughters, Betty Lou and Julia Diane Blankenship, four
brothers, Gomer J., William Gerald and Oscar Hampton Turner and Rodney Havens
and a sister, Inez Patton.
Survivors include her husband
Walker William Blankenship, daughter
Bonnie Hollaway and husband Phillip of Narrows,
VA, two sisters, Jacqueline Creger of Narrows, VA and Frances Bowles and
husband J. D. of Lincolnton, GA, grandson, Phillip L. Hollaway Jr. of Narrows,
VA, three great grandchildren, Diana, Samantha and Delana Marie Hollaway, great
niece, Sarah Grace Creger. Special thanks to C. H. Noy, Dwayne, Sandy Jon and
Cherie Creger for their love, concern, and help in the care of their Aunt Anna
Lou.
Funeral service will be 2:00 PM, Saturday, January 17, 2015 at the
Broyles-Shrewsbury Funeral Home Chapel, Peterstown, WV with Pastor Magan
Stubblefield officiating.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2015, Narrows, Giles Co., VA, Obituary
http://hosting-22456.tributes.com/obituary/show/Edward-Riley-Perdue-102567526
Edward Riley Perdue, 55 of Narrows, passed away Monday, June 8th,
2015. He was born in Bluefield, West Virginia on June 13th, 1959, and was the
son of the late Jack and Lena
Blankenship Perdue.
In addition to his mother and father, he was preceded in death by a
brother, Perry Perdue.
He is survived by a son, Matthew Perdue and Lindsey Seymour of
Narrows; a granddaughter, Emma Rose Perdue; two brothers, Mark Perdue and wife
Melissa of Narrows, and Chuck and Nellie Perdue of Prattville, Alabama; many
nieces, nephews, cousins, and special friends.
A memorial service will be held Monday, June 15th, 2015 at 2 PM at
New Village Pentecostal Holiness Church in Staffordsville with Pastor Kathy
Higgs officiating.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2015, Narrows, Giles Co., VA, Funeral
Inez Blankenship Smith, 92 of Narrows, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, June
27th, 2015.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday, June 30, 2015, at 2 p.m. in
the chapel of Riffe's Funeral Service in Narrows with Rev. Kenneth Blankenship and Rev. Clifford Harless officiating. Burial will follow in
Angels Rest Cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2015, Narrows, Giles Co., VA, Obituary
http://hosting-22456.tributes.com/obituary/show/Inez-Blankenship-Smith-102614760
Inez Blankenship Smith, 92 of Narrows, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, June
27th, 2015. A lifelong resident of Giles County, she was born on April 16th,
1923, and was the daughter of the late Edward Lowman and Sallie Belle
King Blankenship.
In addition to her mother and father, she was preceded in death by
her husband, Carl Hewitt Smith; a son, William David Smith; two daughters,
Helen Ramos, Sallie Mae Smith; four brothers, Arby Blankenship, Marvin Blankenship, Clifton
Blankenship and Clarence Blankenship; four sisters,
Macy Williams, Verena
Vaughn, Irene Hale, and Roxie
Fleeman.
Inez was a member of the Church of the Lord Jesus on Blankenship Mountain. A loving wife, mother, grandmother,
great-grandmother, great-great grandmother, mother-in-law, sister and friend, she
will be dearly missed by her family and many friends.
Left to cherish her memory are two daughters, Margaret Fay Hamilton
and husband Bill of Narrows, and Ann Ratcliffe of Rich Creek; a brother, Gene Blankenship and wife Loretta of Franklin County; eight grandchildren, Vicky
Robbins, Regina Ramos, Bobby Gene Pagan, Jr., Greg Pagan, Matthew Hamilton,
Adam Meredith, Jeb Ratcliffe; several great-grandchildren and great-great
grandchildren; several nieces, nephews, cousins and many special friends.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday, June 30th, 2015 at 2 PM in
the Chapel of Riffe's Funeral Service in Narrows with Rev. Kenneth Blankenship and Rev. Clifford Harless officiating. Burial will follow in
Angels Rest Cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2015, Narrows, Giles Co., VA, Obituary
Barbara Christian Perdue, 68, of Narrows, passed away peacefully at
home and has now joined her husband and son in Heaven on Sunday, August 30,
2015. A lifelong resident of Giles County, she was born on February 23, 1947,
and was the daughter of the late Elmer Lee and Kathern Ida Blankenship Christian.
In addition to her mother and father, she was preceded in death by
her husband of 48 years, Bobby Ray Perdue; a son, Kelly Ray Perdue; two
brothers, Eldridge Dean Christian, and Charles Robert Christian.
Barbara was a retired employee of Celanese Acetate in Narrows with
30 years of service. She enjoyed traveling, especially trips to the beach, and
spending time with her family and friends. A loving wife, mother, grandmother,
great-grandmother, sister and friend, she will be deeply missed by her family
and many friends.
Left to cherish her memory are a daughter, Sharron Perdue Jones and
fiancee' J.J. Stowers, of Narrows; two grandsons, Dale Jones and Ryan Jones,
both of Narrows; a granddaughter, Chase Perdue, of Narrows; a very special
great-granddaughter, Harper Skye (Stinker) Jones; a sister, Drema Smith of
Oakvale, WV; many nieces, nephews, cousins, in-laws, and special friends,
including her "fur babies," Lady Bug and Toby.
Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday, September 3rd,
2015 in the Chapel of Riffe's Funeral Service in Narrows with Rev. Lynn
Garrison-Mullins officiating. Burial will follow in Fairview Cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2015, Narrows, Giles Co., VA, Obituary
http://hosting-22456.tributes.com/obituary/show/Patsy-Jean-Tiller-Lucas-102959820
Patsy Jean Lucas (Pat), age 76, passed away peacefully on Sunday,
October 25, 2015 with her children by her side. Patsy was born March 21st 1939,
in Giles County to the late John Allen Tiller and Clara Blankenship Tiller.
She was preceded in death by her husband, William Lacy Lucas Sr.
(Bud), and sisters Margaret Johnston and Joann Wilson.
She is survived by the "loves of her life", William Allan
Lucas and wife Debbie, Brian Keith Lucas and wife Karen, Sharon Lynette Bell,
Karen Lucas Hale, William Lacy Lucas Jr. and Ruben Barba. Grandchildren: Josh
Lucas, Beth Eppling and husband Adam Eppling, Andy Mullins, Jessica Lucas,
Audrey Litton, Alston, Logan and Claire Lucas; great-grandchildren, Nolan and
Miles Eppling, Cameron and Skyler Mullins, and Landen Proffitt. She leaves to
cherish a loving sister Bonnie Smith, who stayed by her side the last few
months of her life, reminiscing a lifetime of memories. She also leaves behind
several nieces and a nephew.
She was cherished by many as she was a remarkable woman that
touched the souls of everyone she encountered. She retired from the NRV
Regional Jail after two years. Before that, she spent 10 years with the Giles
County Sheriff's Department. She cherished serving as a pioneer in her
congregation and developed many fond memories as well as close friendships as a
result. Patsy was baptized July 5th, 2008 and was a faithful and loyal servant
of her God Jehovah. Patsy was happiest spending time with her children,
grandchildren and great grandchildren, in which they called her
"Honey".
At her request, she was cremated. A memorial gathering will be held
Friday, October 30th, 2015 from 6-8 PM at Riffe's Funeral Service in Narrows,
with a graveside service on Saturday at 2 PM at Fairview Cemetery in Narrows.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
1940 Census, Narrows, Pearisburg District, Giles Co.,
VA,
Tiller, John A. 27, W, M, VA, Head,
Tiller, Clara B.
23, W, F, VA, Wife,
Tiller, Patsy J.
01, W, F, VA, Dau,
https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:VRY1-B3Z
2015, Pearisburg, Giles Co., VA, Obituary
The Roanoke Times, (VA) Date: January 21, 2015
Jerry Wayne Hodge, 72 of Pearisburg, went home to be with the Lord
on Monday, January 19, 2015. He was born in Newport on May 13, 1942 and was the
son of the late Thomas Cleveland Hodge and Erma Maynard Rogers Paxton.
In addition to his mother and father, he was preceded in death by a
brother, T. J. Hodge; and a nephew, Josh Hodge.
Wayne enjoyed gardening, fishing and golfing. He was a faithful
member of Cornerstone Pentecostal Holiness Church in Narrows, and thoroughly
cherished his family and many friends.
Left to cherish his memory are four daughters, Lois and Randy Blankenship of Narrows, Faye Heaster of Shawsville, Janet and Frankie
Sexton of Pearisburg, Monica and Tim Redmond of Salem; a son at heart, Dean and
Melissa Thorne of Narrows; nine grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; two
special aunts, Christine Brown of Ripplemead and Katie Hodge of Catawba;
several nieces, nephews, cousins, and many special friends.
Funeral services will be held Friday, January 23, 2015 at 10:30 AM
at Cornerstone Pentecostal Holiness Church, 809 College Street in Narrows, with
Pastor John Jenkins officiating. Burial will follow at 12 noon in the Southwest
Virginia Veterans Cemetery in Dublin.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2015, Pearisburg, Giles Co., VA, Death
http://www.tributes.com/obituary/show/Wanda-June-Blankenship-103112347
Wanda June Blankenship - December 17, 2015 - Pearisburg, Virginia
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2015, Ripplemead, Giles Co., VA, Obituary
Olga Elsie Blankenship, 97, of Ripplemead, departed this life Monday morning, February
16, 2015 at Carilion Giles Community Hospital in Pearisburg. Born in Willowton, WV on July 7, 1917, she was a
daughter of the late Benjamine Harrison and China Rose Davis Holdren.
She was a member of Riverview Baptist Church at Ripplemead and
enjoyed the SALT activities of the church.
She was preceded in death by her parents, her beloved husband Vernon Sylvester Blankenship, her brothers Noel, Arvin, Eugene, Edwin and Allie Holdren,
and her sisters Lanie Hilton, Clara Songer, Joyce Dowdy, Jamie Holdren and
Verna Holdren.
She leaves to cherish her memory her son and daughter-in-law, Daniel and Becky Blankenship, of Pearisburg; her daughters, Alma Whitaker, of Pearisburg, Mildred French, of Christiansburg, and Linda Stephens, of
Pearisburg; her brother, Emmitt Holdren, of Pembroke; her sister, Ella Furrow,
of Blacksburg; her grandchildren, Reggie, Crystal, Chonita and Chuck, Andrew,
Vanessa and Chuck, Joey, Jimmy and Amy, Melissa and Matt, Hannah; her
great-grandchildren, Carson, Colton, and Leelyn; and her many relatives,
friends and good Ripplemead neighbors.
Funeral Services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Friday, February 20, 2015
in Riverview Baptist Church in Ripplemead with Pastor Shahn Wilburn and Pastor
Eddie Kendall officiating. Entombment will follow in Birchlawn Abbey in
Pearisburg.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Grayson
2015, Elk Creek, Grayson
Co., VA, Obituary
Published in Galax Gazette from Mar. 23 to
Mar. 24, 2015
Beverly Brown Montgomery, 43, of, died Sunday, March 15, 2015. She
was born Sept. 20, 1971.
She was preceded in death by her mother, Julia Joines Brown.
Survivors include her son, Mason May; daughter, Julie Brown;
father, Bill Brown and Lois; two sisters,
Kathy and Tim Blankenship and Vicki Brown; two brothers, Chuck and
Sarah Brown and Ronnie and Carrie Brown; several nieces and nephews; friend,
Chad Skidmore.
A funeral was held at 1 p.m. on March 21, 2015, at the Barnett
Funeral Chapel with Pastor Tim Crockett and the Rev. Charlie Bennett
officiating. Burial followed in Hackler Cemetery, Independence.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2015, Fries, Grayson Co., VA, Obituary
http://www.meaningfulfunerals.net/fh/obituaries/obituary.cfm?o_id=2993874&fh_id=10771
Troy Franklin Murphy, Jr, of Fries, passed away Wednesday, March 4,
2015 in the Golden Living Center, Galax, VA Mr. Murphy was born October 9, 1934
in Grayson County, Virginia to the late Troy F. Murphy and Nannie Carico
Murphy.
Mr. Murphy was an avid sportsman and outdoorsman. He proudly served
his country in the U. S. Army.
He is survived by his wife Carol Ann Vaughan Murphy of Fries; two daughters Carolyn Murphy of Fries,
Virginia and Karen Blankenship of Woodlawn, Virginia; three grandchildren Larissa Edwards, Seth
Edwards and Connor Blankenship. Two sisters Christine Hall and Coleene
Heritage both of Fries, VA; numerous cousins, and special friend Frank Pickett
also survive.
The funeral service will be held Saturday, March 7, 2015 at 2:00 PM
in the Vaughan-Guynn Chapel with Pastor Mike Jefferson officiating. Interment
will follow in the Providence Cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2015, Fries, Grayson Co., VA, Obituary
http://www.meaningfulfunerals.net/fh/obituaries/obituary.cfm?o_id=3003219&fh_id=12623
Norma Jean Lineberry, (January 24, 1938 - March 11, 2015). She was
born at Galax, Virginia to the late Johnny Baker and Donna Vaughan, and was the
widow of Leonard Lineberry.
Surviving, daughter and husband Freda and Roger Blankenship of Fancy Gap, VA; son and wife Allen and
Mary Lineberry of Fries, VA; five grandchildren, ten great-grandchildren; four
sisters, Kathy Williams of Independence, VA, Sharon Vaughan of Fries, VA,
Geraldine Combs of Galax, VA and Hilda (Obie) Tate of High Point,NC; several
nieces and nephews also survive
Funeral service will be held at 11:00 A.M. Saturday. March 14, 2015
at the Church of God of Prophecy in Fries, VA: Rev. Rick Watson and Pastor Matt
Linkous officiating. Interment in Stevens Creek Community
Cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2015, Fries, Grayson Co., VA, Obituary
Published in Galax Gazette from Dec. 2 to
Dec. 3, 2015
Benjamin "Bub" Franklin Harris, 62, of Fries, died
Saturday, Nov. 28, 2015, at his home. He was born Dec. 2, 1952, to the late
Walter Curvin and Viola Ball Harris in Buchanan County.
Survivors include wife, Tildy Elizabeth Blankenship Harris of the home; daughters, Rebecca Jean
Harris Hall and husband, Matthew of Fries; sons, Scottie Wayne Harris and Terry
Curvin Harris, all of Fries and Franklin Lee Harris and wife, Carol Lynn of
Galax; sisters, Ethel Ratiff and Phyllis Casey and husband, Earl, all of
Honaker; a granddaughter; a step grandson; a great-granddaughter; several
nieces and nephews; and a host of cousins and friends.
A funeral was held Dec. 1, 2015; at North Fries Tabernacle at 2
p.m. Tim Byrd and Gayle Bolt officiated. Burial followed in the Fries Cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2015, Wilson, Grayson
Co., VA, Obituary
Published in Galax Gazette from Feb. 20 to
Feb. 22, 2015
Roy Junior James, 87, of Fox Creek Road, Mouth of Wilson, VA, died
Friday, Feb. 6, 2015, at Alleghany Memorial Hospital in Sparta, [Alleghany Co.,] NC. He was born Nov. 25, 1927, at
Flatridge, VA, to Phillip Braxton James and Dora Bonham James.
In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his grandson,
Johnny Russell; and sisters, Marie
Lane and Jo Ann Blankenship.
Survivors include his wife, Leola of 67 years; daughters and
sons-in-law, Joyce and Ralph Russell and Nancy and Curtis Cornett; son and
wife, Daryl and Rhonda James, all of Flatridge; sister-in-law, Faye West;
brother-in-law, Jim Richardson; grandchildren, Matthew (April) Lane , Lori
Halsey, Jeffrey (Vicky) Russell, Jessica
(Jeffrey) Lineberry and Jennifer (Luke) Bourne and Johnny Russell (deceased);
and seven great-grandchildren.
He was a life-long member of Baptist Union Church. A veteran of the U.S. Army. He was employed 29 years at
Brunswick Corporation in Marion, VA He enjoyed his
garden and all his family.
Funeral service was held Monday, Feb. 9, 2015, at 3 p.m. at Baptist
Union Church with Pastor Roger Boyer, the Rev. Tim Boyette and the Rev. Rick
Young officiating. Interment was in the church cemetery with military rites
conducted by Grayson VFW Post 7726.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Greene
2015, Ruckersville, Greene Co., VA, Obituary
The Daily Progress, (Charlottesville, VA) - November 10, 2015
Elizabeth Robbins Collier, 52, of Ruckersville, VA, passed away on
Saturday, November 7, 2015, at her residence. She was born on November 10,
1962, in Washington, DC, to William Robbins, Sr. and Mary E. Bowman.
In addition to her parents, she is survived by her husband, Kenneth
R. Collier, Jr.; her children,
Jennifer Sprouse, Theresa Staton, Dana Blankenship,
Dakota Byron, Amanda Collier, and Ashley Collier; grandchildren, Damein Staton,
Brenden Bradbury, Bentley Atkins, Kaiden Byron, and Alaina Collier; and
siblings, William Robbins, Jr., Erica Brown, Erik Robbins, Charles Robbins, and
Chandler Robbins.
A funeral service will be held on Thursday, November 12, 2015, at
11 a.m. at Ryan Funeral Home with Pastor Kevin Wilberger officiating. Interment
will follow in Ruckersville Cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Hampton
City
+2015, Hampton City, VA Obituary
James "David" Sheets, Sr., 69, passed away at home on
Thursday, October 15, 2015, after a courageous battle with cancer. He was a
native of Marion, VA and was a resident of Hampton for 51 years.
David was preceded in rest by his wife, Peggy Sheets; son, Timmy
Sheets; mother, Hazel Cullop; and brothers, Greg and Michal Cullop.
He is survived by his son, Davy Sheets (Amanda) of Suffolk; daughter, Angie Blankenship (John) of Hampton;
grandchildren, Dylan, John, Justin, Daphney, and Allyson; great-granddaughter,
Riley; brothers, Dean and Dickie; and sisters, Peggy (Mickey), Linda, and
Brenda.
A celebration of David's life will be held at 11:00 am on Tuesday,
October 20, 2015 at Parklawn-Wood Funeral Home. Interment will follow at
Parklawn Memorial Park.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Hanover
+2015, Mechanicsville, Hanover Co., VA, Obituary
Richmond Times-Dispatch (VA) Date: February 18, 2015
Gerald 'Bay' Wayne Blankenship, 79, of Mechanicsville, VA, passed away Sunday, February 15, 2015,
at his home, after a brief battle with cancer.
Gerald was a graduate of John Marshall High School. He was a member
of New Bethesda Baptist Church. Many knew him as a man of integrity and few
words who worked hard, served others and loved his family well.
Gerald is survived by his wife
of 56 years, Jacqueline
Blankenship; daughters, Annette Knox and Robbin
Blankenship; son-in-law, H.
Donald Knox; and grandchildren, Jennifer 'Jenny' Knox, Ryan Knox, Parker Knox
and Caroline Knox.
The family will receive visitors from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m.
Thursday, February 19, 2015, at the Mechanicsville Chapel of the Bennett
Funeral Home, 8014 Lee-Davis Rd., where a funeral service will be held 11 a.m.
Friday, February 20, 2015. Interment will be held 2 p.m. at Signal Hill
Memorial Park.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2015, Mechanicsville, Hanover Co., VA, Obituary
Richmond Times-Dispatch (VA) Date: August 17, 2015
Luther Roger "Pookie," Bartrug, of Mechanicsville, passed
away on August 15, 2015.
He is survived by his wife
of 50 years, Sandra Blankenship
Bartrug; his daughter, Lori
Bradley (Brian); his son, Brian Bartrug (Sandra); and his grandchildren,
Joshua, Caleb, Leanna and Jacob. Luther was a metal worker by trade, but loved
researching law, biblical history and spending time with his family.
A celebration of Luther's life will be held 3 p.m. Tuesday, August
18, 2015 at Monaghan Funeral Home, 7300 Creighton Pkwy., Mechanicsville.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Henrico
+2015, Henrico, Henrico Co., VA, Obituary
Eleanor Blankenship "Jeanne" Riddell, of Henrico, VA, departed this life June
1, 2015.
She is survived by her husband, Louis A. Riddell Jr. She is also
survived by her son, Kenneth M. Thompson and wife, Teresa; stepson, G. Ross
Riddell; granddaughter, Brenna Riddell; sister,
Rebecca Rowe; and one nephew, Russell C. Burke.
Jeanne was the widow of Charles "Bill" Thompson Jr. She enjoyed many
years and made many friends while with Galeski/Fox Photo.
The family will receive friends at Bliley's-Central, 3801 Augusta
Ave. from 4 to 8 p.m. on Wednesday, June 3. Graveside ceremony will be held 3
p.m. on Thursday, in Riverview Cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
1940 Census,
Clay Ward, Richmond, Richmond City, Richmond City, VA,
Blankenship,
Madeline 47, F, VA,
Head, Married,
Blankenship,
Jeanne 09, F, VA,
Dau,
https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/VTMZ-TSN
SSDI: Blankenship, Madeline, 94-95, 04Oct1891 -
??Oct1986, Highland Springs, Henrico, VA, VA-223-14-4408
+2015, Henrico, Henrico Co., VA, Obituary
Richmond Times-Dispatch (VA) Date: July 2, 2015
Louis Andrew "Red" Riddell Jr., who died June 24,
He worked for about 15 years as the principal bouncer on Wednesday,
Friday and Saturday nights at the former Tantilla Garden ballroom at 3817 W.
Broad St. in Richmond. Tantilla, which opened in 1933 over Tiny Town bowling
alley during the Depression, was billed as "The South's Most Beautiful
Ballroom." In the days before air conditioning, it had a ceiling that
could be rolled back to permit couples to dance under the stars. With its
velvet swags, burgundy, brown and gold décor and polished dance floor that
accommodated 750 couples, Tantilla drew dressed-up crowds who climbed to the
second floor of the building to dance to the likes of Duke Ellington, Jimmy
Dorsey, Rudy Vallee and the Ozzie Nelson Band, whose lead singer, Harriet
Hilliard, had to enter through the back door to circumvent male fans. In the
days when the sale of liquor-by-the-drink was illegal, couples brought their
own in brown bags and got set-ups at the ballroom.
"Red, a big man - both literally and figuratively - was
largely responsible for Tantilla's reputation for being a place where rowdy
behavior wasn't tolerated," wrote a paternal cousin, Doug Riddell of
Ashland, in an email. "Those who opted to ignore Red's kindly warning and
test the patience of the tall, balding barrel-chested guardian at the entrance
were summarily escorted by him to the door." When Doug Riddell went to
pick up Sandy Trott, who later would become his wife, for their first date, her
father, Tony Trott, asked Riddell if he were any kin to Tantilla's bouncer.
After Riddell said he was, he recalls that Trott replied, "There are very
few people in Richmond who went to Tantilla who didn't know Red Riddell. ...
That includes a few members of City Council and the legislature, although I
doubt any of them would want to admit to it. I don't guess he ever had the
occasion to show you to the door, did he? "If you're anything like him, I
guess my daughter is in good company."
Glenn Ross Riddell of Henrico, Mr. Riddell's son, recalled,
"At home, my dad was really, really gentle. At Tantilla, until people
crossed him, he was, too. Most of the time when he asked people to leave, they would leave. He always treated people with respect.
They had enough people to handle what came up." Tantilla closed in 1969.
Its building was razed in preparation for a building that was never
constructed. The site became a parking lot. Mr. Riddell saved many of the
photos and posters that advertised Tantilla as a destination to hear big bands
and later as a place for teens to dance to the music of local, regional and
national rock 'n' roll groups. When WCVE-TV wanted to produce a segment on
Tantilla for its popular "Richmond Memories" series, Mr. Riddell was
a valuable source for memorabilia.
A Richmond native, Mr. Riddell graduated from Glen Allen High
School and was on a Navy ship in Tokyo Bay at the Japanese surrender ending
World War II. He was a lifetime member of American Legion Post 125. He retired
after 28 years from Railway Express Agency, which shipped parcels by rail. He
also was a member of the Tuckahoe Moose Lodge.
While Mr. Riddell was unmistakable in his ballroom role, he was
less known as a co-partner in the original Pizza Oven
restaurant on Mechanicsville Turnpike, across from Blair's Drug Store.
"Back in the early 1960s, pizza was just emerging as a novel new eating
sensation," Doug Riddell wrote. His main competition was the late Gus
Serafim's Celebrity Room.
Mr. Riddell's wife, Eleanor "Jeanne" Blankenship
Riddell, died June 1.
Survivors, besides his son, include a stepson, Kenneth Thompson of
Richmond; and a granddaughter.
A graveside service was held Saturday in Riverview Cemetery in
Richmond.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2015, Henrico, Henrico Co., VA, Obituary
Richmond Times-Dispatch (VA) Date: July 27, 2015
Marian S. Blankenship, 93, of Henrico, VA, triumphantly crossed over to Heaven on July
25, 2015.
She was preceded in death by her loving and devoted husband of 64 years, James W. "Jimmy" Blankenship Jr.
She is survived by one daughter,
Deborah B. Fleet and her husband, William G. Fleet
Jr., of Henrico; one son, James W. Blankenship III and his
wife, Cynthia L.
Blankenship, of Virginia
Beach; one sister, Lois S. Flournoy of Henrico; four grandsons, Christopher W. Fleet, James T. Blankenship, Stephen L.
Blankenship and Philip L. Blankenship; three great-grandchildren, Owen, Dylan
and Stella; and a number of nieces, nephews and friends.
She was a long time member of Mt. Vernon Baptist Church. Marian
started a successful beauty shop in her home and ran it for many years until
retirement. She was a wonderful, devoted and caring person to everyone. She
leaves behind many fond memories to cherish and a beautiful "smile."
Services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, July 29, at the West
Chapel of Bennett Funeral Home, 11020 W. Broad St. Interment will follow in
Riverview Cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2015, Sandston, Henrico Co., VA, Obituary
Richmond Times-Dispatch (VA) Date: March 3, 2015
Amanda M. Blankenship, 19, of Sandston, VA, passed away February 28, 2015.
She was predeceased by her father,
Edward W. Blankenship III.
She is survived by her parents, Michelle and Scott Traylor;
siblings, Stephanie, Emily, Jeffrey and Samantha; her maternal grandparents,
Courtenay and George Peyton; her paternal
grandmother, Marjorie Blankenship; and
great-aunt, Debbie.
Amanda had numerous dance awards, academic awards and took classes
at Virginia Commonwealth University.
Visitation will be held Wednesday, March 4, 2015, from 2 to 4 and 6
to 8 p.m. at the Parham Chapel, Woody Funeral Home, 1771
N. Parham Rd., where a chapel service will take place 11 a.m. Thursday.
Interment will be private.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2015, Sandston, Henrico Co., VA, Obituary
Bobby Eugene Richmond, 71 of Sandston, VA passed away Sunday,
September 27,2015, Surrounded by his loved ones. Born January 19, 1944 in Hix,
West Virginia he is the son of the late Everett William and Liddie Atkins
Richmond.
Retired electrician from Kraft/Nabisco.
Those left to cherish his memory include his wife of 52 years, Rose
Marie Richmond; two sons, Roger Phillips (Julie) of Salisbury, NC and Timmy
Phillips (Brenda) of Varina; daughters Shelby Minor (Jimmy), Shelia Mercier
(Keith) of New Kent, Sheree Purcell (Butchie) of Varina; one brother Terry Richmond
(Armetta) of Beckley, West Virginia; two sisters Janice Sears (Allen) of
Hinton, West Virginia and Meloney Richmond of Dixfield, Maine. Eleven special grandchildren
Dawn Marie Land (Donnie), Emily Minor, John Parker (Ellen), Cheyenne Purcell,
Shaun Mercier, Jennifer McCurrach, Kaylin Blankenship,
Kelsey Phillips, Ashley Phillips, Kristen Phillips and Daniel Philips.
Nine special great grandchildren
Evan and Hannah Land, Ocean and Harbor Phillips, River and Finn Blankenship, Makena and Grayson Huband, and Kaylin McCurrach; as well as a
host of many other family & friends.
Services will be held on October 2 at 12 p.m. at Nelsen Funeral
Home 4650 S. Laburnum Ave. Richmond. Interment will follow at Washington
Memorial Park
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Henry
2015, Ridgeway, Henry
Co., VA, Obituary
http://obits.dignitymemorial.com/dignity-memorial/obituary.aspx?n=Otis-Hooker&lc=7530&pid=173804288&mid=6273516
Otis McCoy Hooker, 74, of Ridgeway, went home to be with his Lord,
Wednesday, January 7, 2014. He was born in Martinsville on April 23, 1940, to
the late Perry Otis Hooker and Mary Roberts Hooker.
He was retired from Ridgeway Clocks where he worked in the packing
and shipping department for more than thirty two years. He was a member of
Highland Baptist Church.
In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by the love of
his life; his wife, Ada Goins Hooker in 2010 and a brother, Ricky Seay.
He is survived by two daughters
and sons-in-law, Margaret Barlow and husband John of Ridgeway and Mary Blankenship and husband
Steven of Martinsville and one grandson, Josh
Barlow.
The family will receive friends on hour prior to the Celebration of
Life Service which will be held 12:00 Noon, Monday January 12, 2015, in the
Community Funeral Service Chapel of Ridgeway with Pastor Jeff Evens
officiating. Interment will follow in Mountain View Cemetery in Ridgeway.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Hopewell
City
+2015, Hopewell City, VA, Obituary
Published in The Progress-Index on Jan. 4, 2015
Ruth Hazelyn Meadows, 89, of Hopewell passed away on Thursday,
January 1, 2015. Born in Amherst County, VA, she was the daughter of the late
Myers Russell Burch and Minnie Maude Hudson Burch and was preceded in death by
her husband, Paul Logan Meadows, Jr.
Ruth was a longtime member of First Baptist Church, enjoyed cooking,
gardening and spending time with her family and friends.
She is survived by her daughter, Hilda Hope; son, Fred L. Meadows;
grandson, Thomas Mark Hope; brother,
Richard Blankenship and his wife, Joyce; several nieces,
nephews, and other extended family and friends.
A graveside service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, January
6, 2015 in Bermuda Memorial Park with Rev. Darrell Boggs, officiating.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2015, Hopewell City, VA, Obituary
Published in The Progress-Index from Jan. 30 to
Jan. 31, 2015
Joyce Faye McDaniel,
49, of Hopewell went to the Lord on Monday evening, January 26, 2015.
She is preceded in death by her father, Jerry
Blankenship.
Joyce leaves to mourn her daughter, Megan (Taylor) Barrick; mother, Linda Blankenship; sisters, Michele (Joel) Thomas and Karen (Keith) Jarratt; a brother, Brian (Dana) Blankenship; her granddaughter, Amelia Barrick; uncle, Charles
Richard (Joyce) Blankenship; nieces and nephews, Taylor, Noah,
Rebecca, Brianna, Jessica, Jazlynn; and friends, Lydia Dyson-Young, Spring
Clary-Atkins, Twila and Malcolm Barrick.
Her celebration of life will be at 4 p.m. on Saturday, January 31,
2015, at Powers Memorial Baptist Church, 2807 Jackson Street, Hopewell VA
23860. Interment will be private.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Jerry H. Blankenship – b. 07Dec1940 –
Hopewell, VA; https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:KY3G-L26
Relatives: Brian Russell Blankenship,
Karen R. Blankenship, Linda J. Blankenship.
SSDI: Blankenship,
Jerry H., 59, 07Dec1940 - 13Mar2000, Hopewell City, VA, VA-229-50-3856
King
William
2015, Aylett, King
William Co., VA, Obituary
Richmond Times-Dispatch (VA) - November 22, 2015
Elbert E. "Buddy," George, 85, of Aylett, passed away
Friday, November 20, 2015.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Elbert O. and Mabel O.
George; and a daughter, Rhoda L. Sprouse.
He is survived by his wife, Peggy J. George; six children, Gayle Ballard (Sterling),
Laurie K. Matthews (Al), Alan E. George, Kim G. Blankenship
(Joe), Debbie Smith (Terry) and Rodney
Pemberton (Laura); 14 grandchildren, 18 great-grandchildren, one
great-great-grandchild; sister, Jeanne Geiger; devoted niece, Janet Albright
(Bruce); as well as devoted friends, Mike Staszewski and Beverly Hoehing.
Graduating in 1948 from Glen Allen School, Buddy served 10 years in
the U.S. Air Force, the Coast Guard Auxiliary and retired after 30 years of
service as Supervisor of Telecommunications at VEPCO.
The family will receive friends from 4 to 7 p.m. Monday, at the
Mechanicsville Chapel of the Bennett Funeral Home, 8014 Lee-Davis Rd. Services
will be held 1 p.m. Tuesday, November 24, 2015, in the Mausoleum Chapel at
Westhampton Memorial Park, with entombment to follow.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Lexington
City
+2015, Lexington City, VA, Funeral
Rev. Jessie Jennings Blankenship passed into his eternal life on Friday, November 27, 2015.
A funeral service will be conducted 2 p.m. Monday, November 30,
2015, by the Rev. Roger Smith and the Rev. Walter Blankenship at Redeeming Life Ministries Church. Burial will follow at the
Glasgow Cemetery.
Harrison Funeral Home & Crematory, Lexington, VA
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Louisa
+2015, Louisa, Louisa Co., VA, Obituary
The Daily Progress, (Charlottesville, VA) Date: August 2,
2015
Stella Mae Ward Baker, 71, of Louisa, died Friday, July 31, 2015 at
the Martha Jefferson Hospital, [Charlottesville City, VA]. Born August 6, 1943 in Buchanan County,
she was a daughter of the late John William Ward and Ollie Blankenship Ward.
Mrs. Baker is survived by her husband, Wayne Baker; one son,
Jeffrey Wayne Baker both of Louisa; two brothers, Astor Ward and wife, Sharon,
of Grundy, and Perry Donald Ward and wife, Debbie, of Louisa; one sister,
Dorothy Stiltner of Grundy; a daughter-in-law, Vicky Lynn Johnson; one
granddaughter, Chelsey Marie Baker; and a great-grandson, Blake Albert Cochran
all of Louisa.
She was also preceded in death by two daughters, Polly Baker and
Sheila Baker; 10 brothers, Edward, Earl, Kirby, Dewey, Fred, Rex, Carlis, Elmer,
Jim, and Leonard; and 10 sisters, Nellie, Victoria, Carrie, Gertie, Gracie,
Caroline, Mary, Velma, Jean and Shirley.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, August 5,
2015 at Virginia Funeral Home in Grundy with interment to follow in the Baker
& McCoy Family Cemetery in Slate Creek.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Lynchburg
City
+2015, Lynchburg City, VA, Obituary
Ida Tweedy Bolling, 87, of Lynchburg, passed away on Monday,
February 23, 2015 at Lynchburg Health and Rehab. She was the loving wife of the
late Page Woodrow Bolling. Born on September 3, 1927 in Amherst County, she was
the daughter of the late Robert W. and Veda Mae Wilkerson Tweedy.
Ida enjoyed camping with her late husband and she loved her two
dogs like they were her children.
In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death
by brothers, Andrew Tweedy, Boyd Tweedy, Rector "Rex" Tweedy, and Ira
"Zick" Tweedy and her sisters, Eunice Williams, Bertha Williams,
Altha Lee, Verna Herndon, Margaret Sipe, and Lura Lankford.
She is survived by her sister,
Virginia Blankenship and husband
Reggie; sister-in-law, Rosa Belle Tweedy; and
many nieces and nephews.
A graveside service will be held at 2 pm on Thursday, February 26,
2015 at Fort Hill Memorial Park Mausoleum.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
1940 Census, Elon Magisterial District,
Amherst Co., VA,
Tweedy, Robert W. 66, M, VA, Head,
Tweedy, Veda 51, F, VA, Wife,
Tweedy, Ira R. 17, M, VA, Son,
Tweedy, Virginia 13 [1927], F, VA, Dau,
Tweedy, Ida Mae 11, F, VA, Dau,
https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:VRYQ-246
+2015, Lynchburg City, VA, Obituary
The News & Advance, (Lynchburg, VA) Date: March 11, 2015
Shirley Joan Smith, 74, of Lynchburg, died Monday, March 9, 2015,
at Lynchburg General Hospital. Born in Lynchburg, August 21, 1940, she was a
daughter of the late Lawrence and Louise Witt Ford.
She was the wife of Wayne Michael Smith. She was a member of the
Lutheran faith. She loved gardening, cooking for her family and bird watching.
Mrs. Smith was preceded in death by two sisters, Relia and Susie;
and two brothers, Kenneth and Bozzy.
In addition to her husband, she is survived by two sons, Kenneth
Wayne Smith and his wife Diane, and Michael Ray Smith; one brother, Nicky Ford
(Blanche); one sister, Jean Blankinship; one grandson, Bobby Smith and his special
friends, Ryan and Bayleigh; and her very special friend, Rita Garrison.
Per Mrs. Smith's request, there will be no service.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2015, Lynchburg City, VA, Obituary
John Roland Schooley, 77, of Lynchburg went to be with his Lord,
Sunday, April 26, 2015. He is survived by his wife, Barbara Moquin Schooley.
Born in Pittsville, WI, April 4, 1938, he was a son of the late Joe Roland
Schooley and Edna Anderson Schooley.
He retired from Miller Brewing Co. in 1995. In 2005, he and his
wife moved to Lynchburg where they became active members of Thomas Road Baptist
Church. John loved to volunteer at the information desk at Thomas Road and he
enthusiastically shared the gospel every chance he could. He also loved to
travel with his wife and he enjoyed frequent visits to Milwaukee, WI to visit
his daughters and granddaughters.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by two daughters, Pamela
Brzezinski and her husband Randy and Susan Gouin and her husband Michael all of
Pewaukee, WI; three step children, Cheryl Blankenship and her husband John of Lynchburg, Jeff Provost and his wife Connie of Wisconsin
Rapids, WI and Kevin Provost of Woodbury, MN; three brothers, Ronald Schooley
and his wife Rolonda of Milwaukee, WI, Terry Schooley and his wife Betty of
Pahrup, NV and Dan Schooley and his wife Debbie of Menomonee Falls, WI; three
sisters, Donna Stricker and husband Bob of Sussex, WI, Janice Genett and her
husband James of Marshfield, WI and Sonja Hauseman of Brookfield, WI and eight grandchildren, Chloe Hess and husband
David, Jessie and Maggie Brzezinski, Nick Gouin, Stephani Gouin, Nicole
Provost, Jessica and Erica Blankenship.
A service celebrating his life will be conducted at 11:00 a.m.
Wednesday, April 29, 2015 in the Pate Chapel at Thomas Road Baptist Church with
Pastor Jonathan Falwell officiating. Interment will follow in Fort Hill
Memorial Park.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2015, Lynchburg City, VA, Obituary
The News &
Advance, (Lynchburg, VA) Date: June 3, 2015
Betty "Liz" Tyree Silvea, 73, of Lynchburg, died Tuesday
June 2, 2015. Liz was born November 6, 1941, in Lexington, a daughter of the
late Emmett L. Tyree, Jr. and Eunice Haymaker Tyree.
Liz loved art, enjoyed painting, and also had a passion for all
animals.
She is survived by her children, Elizabeth Nunn Peeler and husband
Tony of Lynchburg, Eric Lawton Silvea and wife Kim of Lexington, and Emily
Silvea McAllister and husband Todd of Crozet; a sister, Susan Tyree Blankenship and husband Danny of
Chesterfield; and a niece, Laura Sargeant Richardson of Austin, Texas.
The family will hold a private graveside service for Liz at
Stonewall Jackson Cemetery in Lexington, VA
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2015, Lynchburg City, VA Obituary
The News & Advance, (Lynchburg, VA) Date: August 3, 2015
William Payton "W.P." Ellis Jr., 81, of Lynchburg, passed
away Saturday, August 1, 2015 at Lynchburg General Hospital. He was the loving
husband of Elizabeth Keyser "Beth" Ellis for 58 years. Born February
24, 1934, in Lynchburg, he was a son of the late William P. Ellis Sr. and
Nellie Shepard Ellis.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a son,
William Payton "Billy" Ellis III; and four sisters, Lera Ellis
Blankinship, Christine Ellis
Gilliam, Lois Ellis Morris, and Geneva Ellis Lacy.
In addition to his wife, he leaves to cherish his memory a son,
Kirk Antony Ellis and wife, Judy, of Dearborn, Mich.; special nieces, Henrietta
Ellison and husband, Ralph, of Forest, Donna Gilliam of Lynchburg, and Bonnie
Sipe of Richmond; special nephews, Terry Blankinship and wife, Nora Jane, of Raleigh, NC., Ryan
Lacy and wife, Debbie, of Lynchburg, and Mike Morris and wife, Debbie, of
Conyers, Ga.; three step granddaughters and one step great grandson.
W.P. was a 1953 graduate of E.C. Glass High School and earned B.A.
and M.A. Degrees from Lynchburg College. He proudly served his country in the
Naval Reserve and U.S. Army and was a member of Peakland Baptist Church. W.P.
was the captain and quarterback of the Mighty Mites football team that won the
Pop Warner National Championship in 1948. From 1965 until 1968 he was the
offensive coach under Tom Berry of the Amherst County High School football team
that won the State Double A Championship in 1965. For
twenty years, he served as Director of Parks and Recreation for the City of
Lynchburg establishing Peaksview Park, Blackwater Creek Trail and was
responsible for the building of numerous ball fields and recreational centers.
He was inducted into the Lynchburg Area Sports Hall of Fame in 2001. For most
of his adult life, he was a very good tennis player and enjoyed playing the
game of golf with many dear friends.
A funeral service will be conducted at 11 a.m., Wednesday, August
5, 2015, at Peakland Baptist Church by the Rev. Dwight Mays with military
honors rendered by American Legion Post 16. Burial will be private in Fort Hill
Memorial Park.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2015, Lynchburg City, VA, Obituary
The News & Advance, (Lynchburg, VA) - September 18, 2015
Bernice Minnick Reynolds a daughter of the late Wyatt W. Minnick
and Pearl Burks Minnick.
She was also preceded in death by a daughter, Dale
Marie Reynolds Blankenship;
brothers, Landon, Garland, George, Albert and Carlton Minnick; and sisters,
Odessa Minnick Falls and Eunice Minnick Eubank.
She was a retired nurse having worked for many years for Dr. Eileen
T. Jennings and after her retirement with Campbell's Rest Home. She was also a
member of Center Point United Methodist Church.
She is survived by her husband, John Milton Reynolds; her daughter,
Deborah R. Bryant and husband, Clint of Bedford; her sons, Danny Lee Reynolds
and wife, Judy, and Daryl Wayne Reynolds and fiancee, Lisa Markham, all of
Bedford; son-in-law, Benny Blankenship of Bedford; her grandchildren, J. W. Bryant, Michael Blankenship and wife, Ashley, Abbey Stinnette and husband, Stephen,
Ryan S. Reynolds and friend, Megan Naples, Casey L. Reynolds and fiance, Jake
Tanner, and Tyler F. Reynolds; as well as her great-grandchildren, Haiven and
Hudson.
Funeral services will be held on Saturday, September 19, 2015, at 2
p.m. at Updike Funeral Chapel, Bedford with the Rev. William Clark officiating.
Interment will follow in Greenwood Cemetery.
The family will receive friends Friday, September 18, 2015, from 4
until 7 p.m. at Updike Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Bedford.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2015, Lynchburg City, VA Obituary
Rocky Mount Telegram (NC) - October 21, 2015
Frank Spencer Low, a native of Rocky Mount, NC, passed away on
October 15, 2015 at his home in Lynchburg, Virginia. He was 66. Spencer was the
son of the late Frank Green Low and Mary Gregory Low of Rocky Mount. Born on August 14, 1949 at Parkview Hospital in Rocky Mount.
Spencer was a 1967 graduate of Rocky Mount Senior High School and
then attended college at the University of North Carolina in Chapel Hill. He
attended Our Lady of Perpetual Help School and Church. Spencer was a salesman
at Lows Appliances-TV-Stereo in downtown Rocky Mount, which was later sold to
Davis Furniture Company, and also held various positions in construction in the
Carolinas and Virginia. He moved to Lynchburg in 1998.
Spencer is survived by his daughter, Michelle Low Arnold and
husband Bryan of Alexandria, Virginia; his son, Michael G. Low and wife Crystal
of Monroe, Virginia; three brothers - Greg Low and wife Kimberley of Bozeman,
Montana, John Low and wife Diane of Raleigh, and Richard Low and wife Anne of
Durham; three grandchildren Austin, Cassie and Jamie Low of Lynchburg; three step grandchildren Samantha and Taylor Blankenship,
Jonathan Cash and step great grandchild Allison Cash; and seven nieces and
nephews Audrey, Joshua, Andy, Jesse, Ginger, Benjamin and Rachel Low. He was
previously married to the former Lucy Fox.
Spencer was known as an outstanding water skier. He had a passion
for rebuilding and driving 1960s VW Beetles. He also loved music, playing his
guitar, singing and possessed a phenomenal knowledge
of 60s and 70s music. His brothers describe him as having the biggest heart of
all the Low boys. His biggest joy after retirement was spending time with his
grandchildren. A practicing Catholic, Spencer also loved his Lord and Savior,
Jesus Christ.
In keeping with Mr. Lows wishes, he will be cremated. A memorial
service will be held at a future date in Rocky Mount.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Manassas
City
+2015, Manassas City, VA, Obituary
Published in The Washington Post on Feb. 1, 2015
Arthur Sterlen Compton, 84, passed away on Wednesday, January 28,
2015 at Virginia Hospital Center in Arlington, VA He was born on December 12,
1930 in Loudoun County, VA to the late Allen A. and Cara (Phillips) Compton.
Sterlen retired from Giant Foods as a meat cutter and then went to
work for Prince William County School Board.
He is survived by his loving wife of 44 years, Carlene L. Compton;
five children, James S. Compton and wife, Patricia, Joan C. Walker and husband,
Dan, Jerry A. Compton, John E. Compton and wife, Pam and Joseph M. Compton and
wife, Cheri; brother, Harold Compton; sisters,
Lois Blankenship and husband,
Rondal and Sue Carter and husband, Jerry; nine
grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.
The family will receive friends 6 to 8 p.m., Monday, February, 2,
2015 at Pierce Funeral Home, 9609 Center Street, Manassas, Virginia, where
funeral services will be at 1 p.m., Tuesday, February 3, 2015. Interment will
follow at Stonewall Memory Gardens.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Rondal F. Blankenship – b.18Feb1931 -
Nokesville, VA: https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:KT2Y-KDH
Relatives: Lois M. Blankenship, Michael A.
Blankenship, Pamela D. Blankenship.
Martinsville
City
+2015, Martinsville City, VA, Obituary
http://www.wrightfuneralservices.net/obituaries/Eugene-Blankenship/#!/Obituary
Eugene Marvin Blankenship, 83, of Forest Street, Martinsville, died Monday, November 2, 2015
at Roanoke Memorial Hospital. He was
born February 5, 1932 in Martinsville to the late Clarence Luther Blankenship and Ida Mae Wright Blankenship.
He worked at WM Bassett Furniture for more than 30 years. In
addition to his parents he was preceded in death by a daughter, Laura
Blankenship, a sister, Isabelle
Williams and a brother Shockley Blankenship.
He is survived by his wife,
Gerdeane Blankenship of Stratford Rehab in Danville; a daughter Cathy Blankenship and a granddaughter,
Courtney Shea Blankenship.
A graveside service will be held Thursday at 2:00 p.m. at the
Ferris Family Cemetery in Stella with director Kelly Ratcliff officiating.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Montgomery
+2015, Blacksburg, Montgomery
Co., VA, Obituary
http://www.mullinsfuneralhome.com/?pagetype=obitlink&obit_id=1563990
Leamon Elster Smith, 74, of Blacksburg, formerly of Cedar Bluff,
passed away on Sunday, April 19, 2015. He was a retired coal miner.
He was preceded in death by his father, Berton Smith; mother, Draxie R. Justus Blankenship; wife, Rebecca Jean Parr Smith; sister, Dorothy May
Childress; brothers, James “June” Berton Smith, Charles Smith and Bobby Allen
Smith; and great granddaughter, Abigail Madison Ming.
Survivors include his son and daughter-in-law, Eddie and Ann Smith
of Lebanon; sister, Wilma Faye Harris of Lynn Springs; brother, Jerry Smith of
Honaker; nine grandchildren including his special granddaughter, Serena Ming of
Radford; nine great grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
Services will be private.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Newport
News City
+2015, Newport News City, VA, Obituary
Published in Daily Press on July 11, 2015
Clarence M. Blankenship, formerly of Hampton, passed on to eternal life on Thursday, July
9, 2015 at Mary Immaculate Hospital, Newport News.
He was a WW II veteran, life member of IBEW #1340, 59 year member
of St. Tammany Masonic Lodge #5, and retired from civil service at Langley Air
Force Base.
Clarence is survived by his wife, Charlotte M.; two sons and daughters-in-law, Larry M. and Carol Blankenship and Raymond L. and Kathleen Blankenship; three grandchildren; two
great-grandchildren; and one great-great grandchild. He was dearly loved by his
family, and all who knew him. He will be greatly missed by all.
Burial will be private at Hampton Veterans Memorial Gardens.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2015, Newport News City, VA,
Obituary
Published in Daily Press on Aug. 19, 2015
Gertrude Doran Smith, 98, passed away at
her home on Saturday, August 15, 2015. Mrs. Smith, or Nana, as she was
affectionately called by many, was born in Roanoke, VA, to Amos Doran and Laura
Patterson Doran. Following the death of her mother, Nana became the step
daughter of Kate Blankenship Doran.
Spending her adult life in Newport News,
she worked for many years at W. T. Grant Department Store. She was an active
member of North Riverside Baptist Church and the Lydia Sunday School Class.
Nana was preceded in death by her loving
husband of 64 years, Jack Morris Smith; her sisters Viola D. Sexton, Ruth D.
Baldwin, Lois Milton; and her brother, Buddy Manning.
She is survived by her son, Wayne Morris
Smith and his wife, Peggy; her daughter, Wanda S. Alvis and her husband Jim;
grandchildren D'Lane Crute (Dan), Greg Alvis (Karen), Christy Smith (Dan),
Michael Halifax, and adopted grandson, Shawn Halifax; nine great grandchildren;
one sister, Ruby Dunkley of Roanoke, and several nieces and nephews.
The funeral service will be on Saturday,
August 22 at 2 p.m. at North Riverside Baptist Church, 311 Seldon Road, Newport
News, with the Rev. Brian Adams officiating. Burial will follow in Peninsula
Memorial Park.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Norfolk
City
2015, Norfolk City, VA, Obituary
Willa Louise Worrell, 79, passed away on December 10, 2015, in her
home. Born in Narrows, VA, she was the daughter of the late Jake and Elsie
Vaughn.
She was also preceded in death by her son, Lee
Blankenship.
Left to cherish her memory are her husband of 45 years, David
Worrell; daughters, Debbie Worrell and husband Buddy, Joyce Warner, Teresa
Whitlow, Cynthia Rocafort and husband Charles, and Angela Worrell; eleven
grandchildren, numerous great grandchildren, nieces, nephews and cousins.
The funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. Friday, Dec. 18, 2015,
at Riffe's Funeral Home Chapel. Interment will follow in Fairview Cemetery,
Narrows, VA
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Northumberland
+2015, Reedville, Northumberland Co., VA, Obituary
Published in Northern Neck Group from Dec. 16
to Dec. 23, 2015
Robert L. Bray, 87, of Reedville, Virginia passed away on December
13, 2015. He was a self employed electrician and a lifelong member of Bethany
United Methodist Church.
He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Clara Roberts Bray; his
daughter, Mary Lou Bray McCrosky (William); grandsons, Benjamin B. Swann
(Christy) and Cody J. Boyd and a brother Francis E. Bray (Iris).
He was preceded in death by his sisters, Mary
Virginia B. Blankenship,
Mildred B. Metz and Elsie B. King and a cousin, Bo Peep Croswell.
Funeral services will be held 11:00 a. m. Wednesday, December 16 at
Bethany United Methodist Church, Reedville.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Orange
+2015, Unionville, Orange Co.,
VA, Obituary
The Free Lance-Star, (Fredericksburg, VA) Date: March 3, 2015
Evelyn Elizabeth Lee Blankenship, 103, of Unionville died on Sunday, March 1, 2015, at Dogwood
Village of Orange. Born March 18, 1911, in Unionville she was the daughter of
the late Tom and Virgie Hughes Lee.
She is survived by her son,
Harold Thomas "Pete"
Blankenship and wife Annie
Mae, of Fredericksburg; a sister-in-law, Mary N. Lee of Unionville; nieces
Sandra L. Miller of Unionville, Susan L. Ratcliffe and husband Glenn of
Unionville; Selena L. Rave and husband Rick of Lake of the Woods, and Tommie
Page Critchfield and husband Mike of Vienna; granddaughter-in-law Lynn Blankenship of
Great Falls; many great-nieces and great-nephews; many great-great-nieces and
-nephews; and one great-great-great-nephew.
She was preceded in death by her devoted husband of 67 years, Thomas W. Blankenship; her daughter-in-law,
Adeline Blankenship; her grandson,
H. Dennis Blankenship; and her two brothers, Willie Fred Lee and
Thomas Earl Lee.
Evelyn graduated from Unionville High School in 1927, and attended
Mary Fredericksburg State Teachers College, now the University of Mary
Washington. She worked at U.VA and during summer sessions at Mary Washington.
She began her teaching career in 1929, and taught in the Orange County public
school system for 40 years, retiring in 1975. She was a life member of the
Parent-Teacher Association and was listed in "Outstanding Elementary
Teachers of America" in 1973. She was a member of the Orange County
Retired Teachers Association and had been a member of Unionville Christian
Church since 1924, where she taught Sunday school classes for many years before
becoming disabled. She became a resident at Dogwood Village assisted living
area in 2000.
A service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, March 6, at the
Unionville Christian Church, with interment to follow in the church cemetery.
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SSDI: Blankenship,
Thomas W., 91-92, 28Nov1908 - 14Nov2000, Unionville, Orange, VA, VA-226-18-3588
Patrick
+2015, Claudville, Patrick Co., VA, Obituary
Published in Mount Airy Newspapers from Aug.
13 to Aug. 14, 2015
Mr. Carl Wayne Burge, age 90 of Claudville, passed away Thursday,
August 13, 2015 at his home. He was born in Patrick County on November 3, 1924
to the late Walter Richard Burge and Nora Ellen Stanley Burge.
In addition to his parents, Mr. Burge was preceded in death by his
wife, Lelia Anna Flippin Burge; three brothers, Walter Stanley Burge, Jr.,
James Burge and Herbert Burge; and seven half-brothers and half-sisters.
He was the last living founding charter member of the Red Bank
Ruritan Club and a Tom Downing Fellow Award recipient, as well as a charter
member of the CCDF Fire Department. He was a longtime member and Deacon of Red
Bank Primitive Baptist Church. He served three terms with the ASCS Office,
enjoyed the fellowship of the Food and Fun Group and loved to play Rook.
Mr. Burge is survived by two sons and daughters-in-law, Garland and
Connie Burge of Claudville, Ronnie and Glenda Burge of Danville; three
grandchildren, Randy Burge and wife, Heather, Megan Patterson and husband,
Mike, Sara Burge and fiancé, Will Koger; one great-grandson, Wesley Richard
Burge; three step grandchildren, Dale Wall and wife, Rachel, Jennifer Wall,
Jamie Marshall and husband, Jason; four step great grandchildren, Zackery Wall,
Wyatt Wall, Kaliegh Watson and Layla Wall; one sister, Gladys
Blankenship of Martinsville;
and one brother and sister-in-law, Marion Camden and Wimpie Burge of Mount
Airy, North Carolina.
Funeral services will be held Sunday, August 16, 2015 at 2:00 p.m.
at Moody Funeral Home in Stuart with Elder Lacey Gates, Elder Rodney Marshall,
Elder Scotty Marshall and Elder Larry Blevens officiating. Burial will follow
in the Red Bank Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2015, Claudville, Patrick Co., VA, Obituary
Martinsville Bulletin (VA) Date: August 14, 2015
Mr. Carl Wayne Burge, 90 of Claudville, passed away on Thursday,
August 13, 2015 at his home. He was born in Patrick County on November 3, 1924,
to the late Walter Richard Burge and Nora Ellen Stanley Burge.
In addition to his parents, Mr. Burge was preceded in death by his
wife, Lelia Anna Flippin Burge; three brothers, Walter Stanley Burge Jr., James
Burge and Herbert Burge; and seven half brothers and half sisters. He was the
last living founding charter member of the Red Bank Ruritan Club and a Tom
Downing Fellow Award recipient, as well as a charter member of the CCDF Fire
Department. He was a longtime member and Deacon of Red Bank Primitive Baptist
Church. He served three terms with the ASCS Office, enjoyed the fellowship of
the Food and Fun Group and loved to play Rook.
Mr. Burge is survived by two sons and daughters-in-law, Garland and
Connie Burge of Claudville, Ronnie and Glenda Burge of Danville; three
grandchildren, Randy Burge and wife, Heather, Megan Patterson and husband, Mike,
Sara Burge and fiance, Will Koger; one great-grandson, Wesley Richard Burge;
three step grandchildren, Dale Wall and wife, Rachel, Jennifer Wall and Jamie
Marshall and husband, Jason; four step great grandchildren, Zackery Wall, Wyatt
Wall, Kaliegh Watson and Layla Wall; one sister,
Gladys Blankenship of Martinsville; and one brother and
sister-in-law, Marion Camden and Wimpie Burge of Mount Airy, NC
Funeral Services will be held Sunday, August 16, 2015 at 2 p.m. at
Moody Funeral Home in Stuart with Elder Lacey Gates, Elder Rodney Marshall,
Elder Scotty Marshall and Elder Larry Blevens officiating. Burial will follow
in the Red Bank Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Petersburg
City
2015, Petersburg City, VA, Obituary
Published in The Progress-Index from Mar. 14 to
Mar. 15, 2015
Betty Fay White Talley, 84, of Petersburg, passed away on
Wednesday, March 11, 2015. Born March 22, 1930 in Richmond, VA, she was the
daughter of the late G. Melvin and Ethel Stirling White.
Mrs. Talley graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School in 1947 and
Mary Baldwin College in 1951 with a BA Degree in Music and Education, and a
minor in French. She worked for the Henrico Public Schools and Petersburg
Public Schools as an elementary school teacher from September 1951 to June
1954. She then became a full time devoted wife and mother for her family. She
was a charter member of St. Mark's United Methodist Church where she was active
with the choir, the hand bell choir, the United Methodist Women, and the
Worship Committee. Additionally, she served as the Church Historian, and was
also a member of the kitchen crew, Grandma's Attic Sale, Parsonage Committee,
Altar Guild, and the Administrative Council of the Church. Her life was always
centered around her church and family. She also
enjoyed her service as a TWIG at Southside Regional Medical Center and playing
piano for Interfaith Adult Day Care.
Mrs. Talley is survived by her loving husband of 62 years, William
H. Talley III; her children, William
H. Talley IV and wife Margaret, Lisa Talley McKinnon and husband Borden, Melvin
White Talley, Kathryn Paul Talley and husband Donald Basl, Elizabeth Hurt Blankenship; a sister, Patsy White Herbert;
sister-in-law, Peggy Talley Norman; grandsons, William H. Talley V and wife
Amie-Anne, Andrew A. Talley, Arnold B. McKinnon III; granddaughters, Dr.
Elizabeth Talley Pe and husband Freddie, Anna S. McKinnon; great-grandchildren,
Savannah G. Talley, William H. Talley VI, Chappell V. Talley and Graycen B. Pe.
A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. on Monday, March 16,
2015, at St. Mark's United Methodist Church with Rev. Gretchen S. Nelson
officiating. Interment will follow in Blandford Cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Pittsylvania
+2015, Keeling, Pittsylvania Co., VA, Obituary
Danville Register & Bee (VA) Date: September 16, 2015
Richard Lee Blankenship, 50, of 523 Blair Lane, Keeling, VA, passed away Monday, September
14, 2015, at Virginia Baptist Hospital in Lynchburg,
VA He was born July 26, 1965, in Danville, VA, to Ruth Merle Shelton Blankenship and the
late Bobby Lee Blankenship.
He is survived by his loving wife
of 20 years, Jill Brumfield
Blankenship.
Mr. Blankenship was an avid bow hunter and enjoyed building and
riding motorcycles. He worked for CRB Electric, Inc. as an Electrical Control
System Design and Programming Technician, utilizing his degree in General
Electronic and Maintenance Mechanics. Mr. Blankenship was a member of Trinity
United Methodist Church.
In addition to his wife and mother, he is survived by his daughters, Mariah Blankenship and husband, Jason Springs of Ringgold, VA,
Cutler Jade Blankenship and Rainey Lee Blankenship, both of Keeling; his brother,
Brian Blankenship and wife, Joy of Lanexa, VA; and his
grandson, Jericho Lee Springs. He is further survived by his father-in-law and
mother-in-law, Buddy and Betty Brumfield; his brother-in-law and sister-in-law,
Bob and Robin Ruffin; his nephews, Zach, Jacob, Caleb, and Matthew; his special
friends, Chris Blair and Ken Wood; and his special pet, Henry.
In addition to his father, Mr. Blankenship was predeceased by his first wife, Faith Turner Blankenship and his brother, Major
Blankenship.
Graveside services will be held at 3 p.m. on Friday, September 18,
2015, at The Blankenship
-Brumfield Family Cemetery, Keeling, with the Rev. Charles Wickham
officiating.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
SSDI: Blankenship,
Bobby L., 71, 06Jun1936 - 03Mar2008, Danville City, VA, VA-223-44-9470
2015, Ringgold, Pittsylvania Co., VA, Obituary
Danville Register & Bee (VA) Date: June 14, 2015
Tommy Kemp Thornton, 80, of 7788 Kentuck Road, Ringgold, Virginia,
died Friday, June 12, 2015, at his residence. He had been in declining health
for several years. Mr. Thornton was born July 10, 1934, a son of the late Clyde
Albert Thornton and Hilda Barker Thornton.
He had spent his entire life in the Kentuck community, and was a
rural letter carrier for the United States Postal Service and farmer prior to
retirement, and enjoyed fishing. He was a member of Kentuck Baptist Church,
Kent Masonic Lodge # 305 A.F. & A.M., and Kentuck Volunteer Fire
Department. Mr. Thornton served his country in the U.S. Army. He was married to
the former Betty Ann Myer.
Surviving are his wife, Betty Ann Myer Thornton of the residence;
daughters, Sherry T. Miller, Charlotte, NC., and Darryl T. Patterson and
husband, Ronnie of Smith Mountain Lake, VA; son, Tommy Kemp Thornton and wife,
Sharon, Ringgold, VA; two sisters, Melba T. Collie and husband, John and Hilda
T. Booth, of Ringgold, VA; grandchildren, Erica Looper, Scott Miller, Christina
Coates, Nathaniel Merian, Shannon Merian, Marcus Thornton, Landis Thornton and
Wesley Thornton, and five great-grandchildren.
He was predeceased by brothers and sister, George Albert Thornton,
Olin Corbin Thornton, Willie Lemuel Thornton, Eugene Lee Thornton, Lacey Melvin
Thornton, and Anna Mae Thornton.
Funeral services will be held Monday afternoon, June 15, 2015, at
2:00 p.m. from Kentuck Baptist Church. Services will be conducted by the
Reverend Allen Mahan, interment to follow in the Blankenship-Thornton Cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Powhatan
+2015, Powhatan Co., VA, Obituary
http://www.bennettfuneralhomes.com/fh/obituaries/obituary.cfm?o_id=2931389&fh_id=11902
Mary Louise Blankenship, 79, of Powhatan, passed away at her residence, Saturday, January
24, 2015. She was born December 1, 1935 to the late Miller and Mary Nester
Kunkel.
She is survived by her husband;
Grover C. Blankenship, Jr., two sons;
Buddy J. Blankenship and Randy L. Blankenship, two grandchildren;
Stephanie L.
Blankenship-Stauffer and Jonathan A. Blankenship, a brother; Fred Kunkel, a sister;
Jeanette Byrd and three great-grandchildren;
Ashlee Blankenship, Gerald Stauffer, III and Taylor Stauffer.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Grover C. Blankenship, Jr. – b.01Sep1939 -
Ashland, VA; https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:KTY2-ZHC
Relatives: Barbara L. Blankenship, Buddy
J. Blankenship, Buddy Blankenship, Mary G. Blankenship, Mary L. Mrs
Blankenship, Stephanie L. Blankenship, Stephen L. Blankenship.
+2015, Powhatan, Powhatan Co., VA, Obituary
Powhatan Today (Goochland, VA) - April 27, 2015
Grover C. Blankenship Jr., 77, of Powhatan, passed away at a local hospital on Friday,
February 27, 2015. He was born on February 6, 1938 to the late Grover and Lula Johnson
Blankenship.
He was preceded in death by his wife Mary Louise
Kunkel Blankenship; three sisters, Mary Thomas,
Arlene Moore, and Betty Blankenship; and one brother, Raymond Blankenship.
He is survived by two sons,
Buddy (Barbara) Blankenship and Randy (Martha) Blankenship; two grandchildren,
Stephanie (Gerald) Blankenship-Stauffer and Jonathan
Blankenship; three great-grandchildren, Ashlee Blankenship, Gerald Stauffer III, and Taylor Stauffer;
and one sister, Frances Blankenship.
Mr. Blankenship was retired from woodworking after a lifelong
career with Ruffin & Payne.
A graveside funeral service was held on Sunday, March 1, 2015 in
Greenwood Memorial Gardens, Richmond.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Prince
George
2015, Disputanta, Prince
George Co., VA, Death
http://www.jldodsonandsons.com/fh/obituaries/obituary.cfm?o_id=3539527&fh_id=12191
Mr. Logan Wyatt Blankenship of 22560 Cabin Point Rd., Disputanta, Virginia passed suddenly
Wednesday December 22, 2015 at VCU Health System MCV Hospitals & Physicians
Richmond Virginia.
Professional funeral arrangements entrusted to the staff of J. L.
Dodson and Sons Funeral Establishment 25824 Greensville Ave. Petersburg Virginia(North Dinwiddie County).
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2015, Disputanta, Prince
George Co., VA, Obituary
http://www.jldodsonandsons.com/fh/obituaries/obituary.cfm?o_id=3539527&fh_id=12191
Logan Wyatt Blankenship of Disputanta,
Virginia was born in Beckley, West Virginia on April 5, 1999. Logan left this
world on December 22. 2015 at the Medical College of Virginia
Hospital, Richmond, Virginia following an unexpected injury on December
21, 2015.
He is survived by his very loving
parents, Samantha Cook Browning and Ernest Browning of Disputanta, VA; three brothers,
Andrew Cook , Sr. and Michael Browning, both of
Disputanta, VA, and Cooper Blankenship of Peru, Indiana; grandparents, Bill and Ruth Cook
of Pineville, West Virginia, and numerous aunts, uncles , and cousins,
including an especially loved nephew, Andrew Cook Jr., his niece, Brystol Cook
and their mother, Whisper. Logan is also survived by five strangers who were
the recipients of his heart, lungs, kidneys, liver and pancreas.
Logan is being laid to rest on Thursday,
December 31, 2015 at 2:00 pm at his family home in Disputanta, Virginia
+2015, Prince George, Prince George Co., VA, Obituary
The Progress-Index, (Petersburg, VA) - October 20, 2015
Phyllis Wiley Ratliff, 79, of Prince George, passed away on Friday,
October 16, 2015.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Thomas Tyler and Mattie Blankenship Wiley; son, Steve Johnson; two brothers, Thomas
and Frank Wiley; sister, Sandra Wiley; and brother-in-law, Joe Richards.
Mrs. Ratliff was a member of First Baptist Church of Hopewell for
many years and retired from the State of Virginia after 30+ years of service as
a secretary.
She is survived by her loving husband, J. C. Ratliff; sister,
Maxine Richards; three brothers, Roger Wiley and wife, Jean, Kermit and wife,
Karen, and Mason and wife, Connie; sister-in-law, Jessie Wiley; seven
grandchildren, Stacey Johnson, Stephanie Baker, Nikki, Adam, Sydnee, Jacklyn,
and Krista; two daughters, Terri Batton and husband, Mark, and Lolli Morris and
husband, Harry; three sons, Marty Ratliff and wife, Lisa, Bob Ratliff and wife,
Kim, and Jeff Ratliff and wife, Sherry; special aunt, Lillian Rutledge; two
great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.
The family will receive friends at the Hopewell Chapel of J. T.
Morriss and Son Funeral Home on Tuesday, October 20, 2015 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Visitation and services will follow at the Bailey-Kirk Funeral Home in
Princeton, WV.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Prince
William
+2015, Nokesville, Prince
William Co., VA, Obituary
Bluefield Daily Telegraph (WV) - November 6, 2015
Donald Day Lambert, age 88 of Nokesville, VA, formerly of
Richlands, passed away at his residence on Saturday, October 24, 2015. He was
born on March 14, 1927 in Giles County, VA son of the late Lula Day and Robert
Lee Lambert.
Donald was a teacher and coach at Richlands High School from
1955-1965 when he re-located to Brentsville High School from 1965 until 1988.
He left such a lasting impression upon his students and their families that the
Brentsville High School football field was named after him upon his retirement.
Survivors include his loving wife
Elyse Blankenship Lambert; his children and their spouses Donna
Johnson and husband Joe and Stephen Lambert and wife Julie and by 3
grandchildren Thomas, Sierra and Samantha Lambert.
A graveside was held at Clinch Valley Cemetery, 3201 West Front
Street, Richlands, VA on Friday, October 30, 2015 at 1:00 PM.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Pulaski
?2015, Pulaski, Pulaski
Co., VA, Obituary
http://www.bowerfuneralhome.com/fh/obituaries/obituary.cfm?o_id=3193797&fh_id=10940
James Abe Burnett, age 60 of Pulaski passed away Friday, June 12,
2015 in the Lewis Gale Hospital, Pulaski. Born September 6, 1954 in Lancaster,
PA., he was the son of Mary Keenan Burnett and the late James Abe Burnett.
He is also preceded in death by sister, Jean Marie Loryont and
Brother, John William Burnett.
Surviving, Wife; Cynthia Burnett-Pulaski and their beloved dog,
Marlie, Mother; Mary Keenan Burnett- Pulaski, Sister; Judy Ann Ankavanit and
husband, Peter, Bangkok, Thailand.
Per his wishes, Mr. Burnett to be cremated and there will not be
any services.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2015, Pulaski, Pulaski Co., VA, Obituary
Stella Irene Blankenship, 79, of Pulaski, died peacefully at her home Monday morning,
December 7, 2015. She was born on May 12, 1936 in Pulaski, and was the daughter
of the late Mildred Sayers Bevil and Roy Bevil.
Mrs. Blankenship was a proud member of the Faith Bible Church in
Pulaski.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 57 years, James Kelly (Bud) Blankenship, Jr.
and a brother, Herman Lester Bevil, along with three sisters, Edna Isbill,
Christine Byrd, and Ann Reece.
She is survived by four sons,
James Kelly Blankenship, III of Pulaski, Jeffrey Clyde Blankenship of Pulaski, John
G. Blankenship and wife, Leigh
of Forest, VA, and Joe K.
Blankenship and wife, Kelly of
Dublin; daughter, Judy Kay Edwards and her husband, Jimmy of Pulaski, and a daughter Linda Turman
and her husband, David of Ohio; one brother, James Roy Bevil of Dublin;
sisters, Barbara Cook of Wirtz, Va, Jean Caravas of Portsmouth, VA. She is also
survived by 15 grandchildren, and 11 great grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, December 9,
2015 at Faith Bible Church with the Rev. Jim Linkous officiating. Interment will
follow at 3 p.m. at the Southwest Virginia Veterans Cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Rappahannock
+2015, Washington, Rappahannock
Co., VA, Obituary
Published in Northern Virginia Daily on Sept.
17, 2015
Ida Louise McClaugherty Adkins, 76, went home to be with her Lord
and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Saturday, September 12, 2015, after a lengthy
illness. Louise was born on October 27,
1938, in Bozoo, WV, to the late Obie Drewey and Notie Belle Bonham McClaugherty.
Louise married and moved to Virginia with her husband, a pastor, in
1961 and made Rappahannock her permanent home in 1966. Here she raised her
children and made her life in the beautiful countryside.
She had many opportunities to live in other locations before she
retired from IBM in 1993, but she chose to remain in this community where she
was able to continue her ministry with children through Children Services of
VA, a foster care agency. Over a 49 year period, Louise's compassion and
generosity lead her to foster innumerable children, four of which remained with
her.
She counted her blessings daily, demonstrating her benevolence
through her avid support of varied churches, Christian organizations and
ministries sharing God's word and aiding those in need. Her recent favorites
were Jerusalem Prayer Team, Wounded Warriors, and the Native American Heritage
Association.
Louise is survived by her children, Barry Adkins (Nellie),
Middletown, VA, Kevin Adkins and Aletha Craig (Greg), Front Royal, VA, Lavonne
Adkins (Patrick Lee) and Benita Adkins, Washington, VA, and Roger Smoot, FL.
She is survived by a brother, Edward McClaugherty (Mabel); a sister, Blanche Blankenship (Harry) Bozoo, WV; as well as numerous nieces,
nephews, and cousins she adored. Louise leaves behind grandchildren, natural
and extended, Devin (Cassie) and Chad (Brandy) Adkins, Thomas Lee III, Mallory
Campbell (Levi), Cohen Adkins, Trevor, Tanyon, and Tymbor Lee, Michala and
Matthew Craig, Alexander Adkins, Jonathan Smoot, Nyla Chunn, Mariah, Lakiyah,
and Trenton Royal; and DeShaun, JaMaurio, Adrionna, and Nevaeh Jackson. She
also leaves behind great grandchildren, Aiden, Emilie, Kelly, and Rebecca
Adkins, Levi and Cole Campbell, Adrianna Lee, and Edward and Layla Smoot. Other
survivors include former husband, James W. Adkins of Front Royal, VA; and
foster children, Toya Burrell, Victoria Hart, and James and Rhonda Jackson.
Louise was preceded in death by her parents, five brothers, one
sister, four nieces, three nephews, and one great grandson, Colton James
Adkins.
A memorial service is set for Sunday, September 27, 2015 at 2 p.m.,
at the Washington Baptist Church, 180 Gay St., Washington, VA, 22747. A second
service is set in Louise's hometown area for Saturday, October 3, 2015, 2 p.m.
at the Peterstown Christian Church, Rt. 12, Peterstown,
WV 24963. So long, Mom, until we meet again at Heaven's gates!
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Richmond
City
+2015, Richmond City, VA, Obituary
The Roanoke Times, (VA) Date: January 13, 2015
Thelma Ingles Dwyer, of Richmond, formerly of Lexington and
Pulaski, died peacefully on Saturday, January 3, 2015. A fiercely independent
resident of Chestnut Grove Senior Living Community in Richmond since 2012, Mrs.
Dwyer was a lifelong resident of Virginia. Born on March 14,
1924 in Bath County.
She moved to Pulaski with her first husband, the late Walter M.
Ingles in 1946. Following his death in 1977, she married Louis E. Dwyer in 1980
and moved to Lexington.
In addition to Mr. Dwyer, of Potomac, Md., surviving family members
include daughters, Thelma Lee
Beighley, of San Diego, Calif, Sandy (Terry) Blankenship, of Powhatan, VA, and Palma "Bunny" Ingles, of
Anchorage, AK; sons, Pat (Kathy) Ingles, of Richmond, VA, and Les (Martha
Ellen) Ingles, of Charlotte, NC, Survivors also include eleven grandchildren
and fourteen great grandchildren.
Services will be held at a later date.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2015, Richmond City, VA, Obituary
Richmond Times-Dispatch (VA) Date: January 18, 2015
Gregory Wilson Noland, returned to his
heavenly home on January 14, 2015.
He was preceded in death by his father, Jack Noland of Newport
News.
Left to cherish his memory are Deborah Havard Noland, his wife of
39 years; Leigh Noland Pollard, his treasured daughter and only child; Corey
Reece Pollard, his son-in-law; Myra Noland, his mother; Renee Blankenship (Don), his sister, Stuart Noland (Beth), his brother; numerous nieces,
a nephew, two godsons, and David Horne 'ole buddy', his best friend.
A graduate of the University of Virginia, Greg enthusiastically
followed Cavaliers basketball. After retiring from the Commonwealth of
Virginia, Greg, a natural athlete, was happiest riding his bicycle and kayaking
on the James River. A man with a good and noble heart, he will be remembered as
a loving husband, father and friend.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Donald L. Blankenship – b.04Jun1947 -
Newport News, VA; https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:KYSQ-PCW
Relatives: Elizabeth Blankenship, Lauren
Renee Blankenship, Lillian E. Blankenship, Renee N. Blankenship.
+2015, Richmond City, VA, Obituary
Richmond Times-Dispatch (VA) Date: February 1, 2015
Anna Lou Blankenship,
70, of Richmond, passed away on Friday, January 30, 2015.
She is survived by her husband
of 43 years, Ron Blankenship
Sr.; son, Ron
Blankenship Jr. (Lee Ann); daughter, Crystal Griffin (Trent); grandchildren, Morgan and Cailyn; mother, Edna
Boone; and numerous brothers.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday, February 3, at 2 p.m. at
Nelsen Funeral Home, 4650 S. Laburnum Ave., Richmond, VA 23231. Interment will
follow in Washington Memorial Park, Sandston.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Forest R. Blankenship – b.01Sep1946 - Richmond, VA: https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:KTBJ-4K7
Relatives - Anna B. Blankenship, Crystal
A. Blankenship.
+2015, Richmond City, VA, Obituary
Richmond Times-Dispatch (VA) Date: February 2, 2015
Thelma Blankenship Tinsley, 97, of Richmond, VA, passed away January 31, 2015, while
surrounded by her family.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Edward and Alice Blankenship;
husband, Herman E. Tinsley; two brothers,
Edward W. Blankenship Jr. and William T. (Billy) Blankenship Sr.; and one sister, Violet B. Isbel.
She is survived by two sisters,
Daisy B. Hall and Bernice B.
McFarland; a daughter, Alice Jean Tinsley; a son, Spencer Tinsley (Susan); two
grandchildren, Ryan Tinsley (Sandra) and Kristin Bartell; three
great-grandchildren, Jacob Tinsley, Gavin Tinsley and Liam Bartell; and many
nieces and nephews.
She worked as a LPN after completing the practical nursing course
with the Richmond Public School of Practical Nursing and receiving her
Certificate as a Licensed Practical Nurse from the Virginia State Board of
Examiners of Nurses in 1968. She was a member of Crestwood Presbyterian Church.
Funeral services will be held at 12 noon on Tuesday, February 3,
2015 at Bliley's-Chippenham, 6900 Hull Street Rd., where the family will
receive friends one hour prior to the service. Interment to follow at Arbor
Baptist Church in Amelia, VA
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2015, Richmond City, VA, Obituary
Published in The Progress-Index from Feb. 17 to
Feb. 18, 2015
Robert Anthony Young Jr., 72, of Richmond, passed away on Saturday,
February 14, 2015.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert A. Young Sr. and
Harriette Kuhl Robertson Young.
Mr. Young is survived by his wife of 30 years, Rose Stewart Young; sons, Robert P. Blankenship and his wife, Angie, and Robert A. Young III; daughters, Mary
Catherine Fetty and Suzanne Alexis Young Grason and her husband, David; grandchildren, Quincy D. Rollins,
Ashlyn Rose Fetty, Rylon Lee Fetty, Jesse Stewart Blankenship, Julie
Chappell Blankenship, and
Cassidy Ruth Grason; siblings, James L. Young and his wife, Candy, and Deborah
Yehlen and her husband, Mark; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Mr. Young was an Alumnus of the University of Richmond. He had also
been a minister for thirteen years with Genito Presbyterian Church in Powhatan.
Mr. Young worked as an Associate Professor of Pastorial Care, a Licensed
Professional Counselor, and as a Chaplain Supervisor at MCV. He loved
photography and visiting the beach, especially Nags Head.
A funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. on Thursday, February 19,
2015, at the Chester Chapel of J. T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home. Interment
will be held at a later date at East Matoaca Cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2015, Richmond City, VA, Obituary
Richmond Times-Dispatch (VA) Date: March 27, 2015
Sally Blankenship Mason, aged 88, died peacefully on March 24, 2015, after a brief
struggle with cancer. Sally was born September 14, 1926 in Brookneal, VA, the
daughter of Laura Louise
Blankenship and stepfather, Robert E. Blankenship.
She was preceded in death by her husband, William H. Mason Sr.; and
sons, Robert B. Mason and Stephen D. Mason.
At an early age, she accepted Christ and became a member of the Hat
Creek Baptist Church in Brookneal, VA Sally thoroughly enjoyed writing poetry
and gardening. She also relished doing volunteer work. She was a participant
with the public school Foster Grandparent Program and mentored a young boy
weekly. Volunteering at the Children's Hospital of Richmond was also a way for
her to give back to the community. She received her education in the Campbell
County Public School System. Sally also matriculated at Montgomery Junior
College and studied to become a dental technician and later worked as a dental
assistant.
Sally moved to Washington, D.C. in 1947. On February 15, 1947, she
married William Mason and this union was blessed with six children. Sally was a
devoted and loving wife and mother. She dearly loved her children. Her grandchildren
were a cherished treasure to her and she doted on them often. She joined the
Nineteenth Street Baptist Church in D. C., where she was a faithful and
dedicated deaconess.
She relocated with her husband and son to Richmond, VA in 1996.
Shortly after, she became a member of Cedar Street Baptist Church of God, where
she continued to serve as a deaconess.
She leaves to cherish her memory one brother, Collins Bailey; four
children, Carolyn Foulks, William H. Mason Jr., Constance Mason and Charlene
Brewington (Leon); seven grandchildren, Aaron, Adrienne, Avery (Iris), devoted
granddaughter, Kelly (Raymond), Robert Jr., David and Leon; four
great-grandchildren. Sally also leaves to mourn one devoted niece, LaVerne
Canada; and one nephew, Joseph Walthall; and other relatives and friends.
Funeral services will be held Sunday, March 29, 2015, 2 p.m., at
the Hat Creek Baptist Church, 6442 Hat Creek Rd., Brookneal, VA Interment Hat
Creek Church Cemetery. Pastor Steven Haley, officiant.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2015, Richmond City, VA, Death
Richmond Times-Dispatch (VA) Date: July 15, 2015
Mrs. Elizabeth Jane Blankenship Perry, 66, of Richmond, a retired operator with DuPont Co., wife
of Dudley Earl Perry.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2015, Richmond City, VA, Obituary
http://www.richmond.com/obituaries/article_951f7c98-c4d7-5a6e-969d-8a281b1fdc07.html
Elizabeth "Jane" Blankenship
Perry,
66, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, July 14, 2015.
She was preceded in death by her first
husband; Neal Blankenship Sr. She is survived by her husband, Dudley E. Perry; son,
Neal
Blankenship Jr.; daughter, Connie Blankenship Harrison; step daughter,
Crystal Spivey; grandchildren, Hunter, Brittany, Jeffrey, Cody and Zane;
siblings, Bertha, Bonny, Barbara, Mary, George and Bill; and her best friend,
Connie Whittaker.
Jane retired from DuPont with over 25
years of service.
The family will receive friends from 2 to
4 and 6 to 8 p.m. on Friday, July 17, 2015, at Morrissett Funeral and Cremation
Service, 6500 Iron Bridge Rd. (Rte. 10). Interment private.
SSDI: Blankenship,
Neal J., 50, 13Nov1948 - 11Jan1999, Richmond City, VA, VA-224-66-6653
+2015, Richmond City, VA, Obituary
Richmond Times-Dispatch (VA) Date: July 26, 2015
Emily Blankenship Daniel, 96, of Richmond, went to be with the Lord Thursday, July 23,
2015.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 69 years, L. Doyle
Daniel Sr.; her daughter, Jacquelin D. Vaughan; and her son, Linwood D. Daniel
Jr.
She is survived by her seven grandsons who she loved very much,
Wade Carmichael and his wife, Cathy, Dan Carmichael, Paul Carmichael and his
wife, Lauren, Brandt Daniel and his wife, Sarah, Joseph Daniel and his wife,
Kelly, Zachery Daniel and Jonathan Daniel: six great-grandchildren, Nicole
Carmichael, Travis Carmichael, Caroline Daniel, James Daniel, Olivia Daniel and
Drew Daniel; and niece, Charlotte West.
Emily was born in Portsmouth and graduated from Thomas Jefferson
High School in 1936 and also attended University of Richmond, night school.
During WWII, she attended the Quarter Master School at the Pentagon and after
the war went to work for IBM in 1945. She was the manager of the Data
Processing Department for the Bank of Virginia until 1962. Emily continued in
the data processing field at Data Processing Management and Consultants Inc. as
the assistant to the President. She was a former member of Tabernacle Baptist
Church, Stockton Baptist Church and was a current member of Monument Heights
Baptist Church. She was very involved in her churches and the Richmond Baptist
Associations and served as Sunday school teacher for 43 years, deacon, WMU
director for Richmond, secretary for the WMU of Virginia and first woman
moderator for the Richmond Baptist Association.
Memorial service will be held 2 p.m. Thursday, July 30, at Little
Sisters of the Poor. Interment is private.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2015, Richmond City, VA, Obituary
Richmond Times-Dispatch (VA) Date: August 6, 2015
Charles Lucien King, 95, passed away on July 24, 2015.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Marian Wolfe King; parents,
Charles and Verna King; brothers, Jack and Bernard King; sisters, Marguerite
Putze and Loretta Dayton, and stepdaughter,
Norma Blankenship.
Charles was a loving stepfather and is survived by three
stepdaughters, Susan Davis (Tim), Ellen Clark and Kathryn Robertson; and one
stepson, Thomas Howerton Jr.; as well as many grandchildren and
great-grandchildren.
A graveside service will be held 11 a.m. Saturday, August 8, 2015
in Dale Memorial Park, Chesterfield, VA
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2015, Richmond City, VA, Obituary
Ivory Dinsmore, January 2, 1923 - August 19, 2015. Born in
Clinchport, VA, Ivory Dinsmore passed away August 19, 2015, at the age of 92.
He is survived by his loving wife of 69+ years, Mary Farris
Dinsmore; his daughter, Diane Dinsmore, his son, Dan Dinsmore and Pam Edwards,
his granddaughter, Katharine Fish and husband Brandon, and his great
granddaughter, Eliza Jean Fish, as well as many cherished nieces and nephews
and their families, special neighbors and friends.
Ivory was a member of the "Greatest Generation" having
served his country during WWII in the U.S.Army in Brazil and the Ascension
Islands as a control tower and radio operator. He was employed by Allied
Chemical Company in Hopewell, VA for 25 years. Ivory was a longtime member of
Mt Vernon Baptist Church and the Faith Sunday School class. Ivory will be
remembered as a beloved husband, dedicated father and grandfather, loyal
friend, expert gardener, antique lover, furniture refinisher, skillful
winemaker, RV enthusiast, and fun loving man.
Ivory was preceded in death by his parents, Daniel Jackson Dinsmore and Martha Blankenship Dinsmore as well as two brothers and four sisters.
Funeral services will be held at 1 PM on Monday, August 24, at
Woody Funeral Home, Parham Chapel. Interment Greenwood
Memorial Gardens.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2015, Richmond City, VA, Obituary
Richmond Times-Dispatch (VA) Date: August 24, 2015
Mr. Robert Garrett Seay, Sr., 80, of Richmond, departed this life
to live with the Lord, on August 22, 2015.
He is survived by his wife, Betty; children, Wanda Plummer, Garry Seay, Kathy Frazier and Karen Blankenship; sisters, Jewel Gholson and Patsy Willis;
12 grandchildren, 20 great-grandchildren; and his beloved dog, Lil Beau.
He retired from Reynolds Metals/Alcoa.
A graveside ceremony will be held 11 a.m. Tuesday at Sunset Memorial
Park.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2015, Richmond City, VA, Obituary
Richmond
Times-Dispatch (VA) - November 3, 2015
Mildred Anne Bryant Moncrief, 95, of Richmond, died Saturday,
October 31, 2015. She was born January 16, 1920 to the late Benjamin Whaley and
Ellen Blankenship Bryant.
She was also preceded in death by her husband, Thomas Harold
Moncrief Sr.; and son, Robert Bryant Moncrief.
She is survived by children, Thomas Harold Moncrief Jr. (Brenda),
Anne Moncrief Layman (David) and Ellen Rosen Hollopeter (Gary); 17
grandchildren and 35 great-grandchildren.
Mildred graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School and was a
long-time member of First Baptist Church Richmond. She enjoyed playing bridge,
crocheting, cooking and devoted her life to her family.
A graveside service will be held 2 p.m. Wednesday, November 4,
2015, in Maury Cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
1910 Census, Manchester, Chesterfield Co., VA,
Bowen, Harvey 36, M, VA, Head,
Bowen, Mildred O. 36, F, VA, Wife,
Bowen, Ellen V. 12, F, VA, ADau,
https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MPLG-DSQ
1930 Census, Richmond City, VA,
Bowen, Harvey A. 56, M, VA, Head,
Bowen, Mildred O. 56, F, VA, Wife,
Bryant, Benjaman W. 34, M, VA, SonL,
Bryant, Ellen B. 31, F, VA, ADau,
Bryant, Mildred A. 10, F, VA, GDau,
Bryant, Mary A. 08, F, VA, GDau,
https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:CZ3F-GZM
2015, Richmond City, VA, Obituary
Richmond Times-Dispatch (VA) - November 18, 2015
Linda Joyce Allen, 67, of Richmond, VA, passed away on August 4,
2015.
Linda was preceded in death by her parents, Edward Oliver and
Bernice Belknap Allen.
Linda is survived by her brother, Edward Oliver Allen Jr. (Marian);
her sister, Brenda Allen Blankenship (Samuel); nieces, Corwynn Blankenship Sylvester (Michael) and Hannah Blankenship Rempe (Daniel); great-niece, Beverley Frances Sylvester; and
great-nephew, Glenn Allen Rempe.
Linda was a graduate of Highland Springs High School, Radford
College, Virginia Tech and Virginia Commonwealth University. Linda was a
teacher in the Henrico County Public Schools and at Fort Lee, until she retired
in 2009.
Linda was interred at Washington Memorial Park with her parents.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Roanoke
+2015, Roanoke Co., VA, Obituary
http://www.oakeys.com/?pagetype=obitlink&obit_id=1572408
Archie Junior Simmons, 85, of Roanoke County, went to be with his
Lord, Saturday, April 25, 2015. Archie was born In Floyd County on January 17,
1930, a son of the late Archie Ray and Willie Semones Simmons.
He served in the U. S. Army (Sgt.) during the Korean Conflict,
graduated from National Business College with a Junior Accounting Degree and
Associate of Arts Degree in Management. Archie retired in 1993 from Nelson
Roanoke Hardware with 44 years of service.
He was preceded in death by his first wife of 23 years, Myrtle
Blankenship Simmons.
He is survived by his second wife of 21 years, Betty Manning
Simmons; his son, David Ray Simmons and wife, Donna of Roanoke; his
step-daughters, Sherry M. Ancarrow and husband, Brian of Ruther Glen, VA, Lisa
M. Angle and husband, Dwayne of Wirtz, VA; his grandchildren, Jessica and Tyler
Simmons of Roanoke; his step-grandchildren, Elizabeth Moore, Christopher,
Joshua and Patrick Ancarrow, Leslie, Laura and Daniel Angle; his sister,
Pauleda Cox of Christiansburg; his brothers-in-law
and sisters-in-law, Herbert
Blankenship and wife, Nina,
Marie Greer and husband, Charles, Carlton Manning, Alvin Manning, Maxine Lee,
JoAnn Poff and David Manning and wife, Betty. He also leaves behind many
friends he has made over the years of his life.
A service celebrating his life will be held at Red Hill Church of
the Brethren at 2:00 P.M. Wednesday, April 29, 2015 with the Rev. Tony Emmons
officiating. The interment will follow in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens with
military honors.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2015, Vinton, Roanoke Co., VA, Obituary
http://www.oakeys.com/?pagetype=obitlink&obit_id=1546595
Virginia Lorraine Duncan Loyd, 85 of Vinton, passed away Thursday,
March 19, 2015.
A lifelong resident of Vinton, Mrs. Loyd is fondly remembered as a
good cook and a great mother, who loved her family, especially her children,
grandchildren and great grandchildren, home and her pets. Trips to the beach,
first with the whole family, later with her husband Nelson after the kids were
grown, are memories the children will always treasure.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 66 years, Nelson Loyd,
their infant child, her brother, Cecil Duncan, a half-sister, Nellie Hodges,
and a half-brother, Slim Blankenship.
She is survived by her children, Clayton Loyd and wife, Nancy, Gene
Loyd and wife, Marion, Janet Parrish and husband, Roger, Debra Payne and
husband, John, Cheryl Nicosia and husband, Joe, and Eric Loyd and wife, Tracy.
She is also survived by 13 grandchildren, 21 great grandchildren, numerous
nieces, nephews and other relatives.
Funeral services will be held 11:00 A.M. Monday, March 23, 2015 at
Barnhardt Baptist Church with Rev. Joseph Peters, Jr. officiating. Interment
will follow in the church cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Roanoke
City
+2015, Roanoke City, VA, Obituary
www.lotzfuneralhomeroanoke.com
Frances E. Blankenship, 79, of Roanoke, died suddenly Thursday, January 22, 2015 at
Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital. Frances was born in Roanoke March 3, 1935
and lived in the area all of her life, and was the daughter of the late Irene
Adcock.
Frances was a switchboard operator for C&P Telephone retiring
in 1992 after 42 years of service.
In addition to her mother, she was preceded in death by her husband Richard M. Blankenship, and her son, Michael Lee Blankenship.
Frances is survived by her grandchildren,
Jonathan D. Blankenship of Salem and Christina D. Blankenship of Roanoke.
Funeral services honoring Frances’s life will be Monday, 2:00PM at
Lotz Funeral Home, 1001 Franklin Road. Burial will be at Sherwood Memorial
Park.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
SSDI: Blankenship,
Richard M., 70, 03Jun1936 - 27Apr2007, Roanoke City, VA, VA-230-38-1940
2015, Roanoke City, VA, Obituary
The Roanoke Times, (VA) Date: February 17, 2015
Michael Curtis (Mike) Elmore Sr., 60, of Roanoke, VA, passed away
peacefully at home on Friday, February 13, 2015, surrounded by family. Mike was
born in Richlands, VA, on January 8, 1955.
He was proceeded in death by step father,
Joe C. Brown; and grandson, Dustin C. Hayth.
Mike is survived by his wife, Kathleen C. Lyle-Elmore; son, Michael
C. Elmore Jr.; daughter, Samantha A. Blankenship; step children, Donald R. Lyle Jr., Ms.
Karla D. Lyle, and Ms. Melissa L. Lyle; 12 grandchildren; five
great-grandchildren; mother, Georgia M. Brown; father, Audrey M. Elmore;
sister, Patricia "Trish" E. Collins; step brother, Charlie C. Brown;
step sister, Anita B. Hines; and many nieces and nephews. He is also survived
by his constant loyal canine companion, Gabby.
Mike worked in the steel industry for 40 years - first with Roanoke
Electric Steel and continuing with the company after the change to Steel
Dynamics. Throughout his lifetime, Mike devoted himself to caring for family
and friends. He never met a stranger and touched many lives. He will be sadly
missed by all.
Memorial Services will be held at 2 p.m. on Friday, February 20,
2015, at Oakey's North Chapel. Preacher Jimmy Goad will officiate. Interment
will follow in Sherwood Memorial Park.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2015, Roanoke City, VA, Obituary
http://www.oakeys.com/?pagetype=obitlink&obit_id=1542157
Allen C. Bell “Big Wheels”, 64, of Roanoke, VA, went to be with his
Heavenly Father on Friday, March 13, 2015.
He is survived by his wife of 48 years, Patricia A. Foley Bell; daughter, Cynthia and her husband, Kevin Blankenship; son, Gregory and his wife, Tamara Bell;
his special daughter, Angel, his furry companion; 4 grandchildren, Jessica,
Samantha, Dakota and Kyle; 5 great-grandchildren; a brother and his wife,
Warner M. and Diane Bell and their son, Travis; a sister, Sandra Gross and her
children, Kathy, Mack, Danny and Victoria; a special friend, Jerry Ogden; and
many other family members and friends.
Funeral services will be Monday, March 16, 2015 at 10 a.m. at
Oakey’s South Chapel, with Rev. Jeff Gardner officiating. Interment will follow
at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2015, Roanoke City, VA, Obituary
http://www.roanoke.com/obituaries/mcbride-sr-steve-james/article_8e48f116-56a6-5742-82d2-141cdfeb71
Steve James McBride Sr., 88 of Roanoke, passed away Thursday March
12, 2015.
His wife, Lucille H. McBride preceded him.
Surviving are his two sons, S. J. McBride, Jr., D. L. McBride; one daughter, C. M. Blankenship; numerous grandchildren, and great
grandchildren. Along with his faithful dog, Snowball.
A funeral service will be held 2 p.m. Monday, March 16, 2015 in
Simpson Funeral Home. Interment will follow in Cedar Lawn Memorial Park.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2015, Roanoke City, VA, Obituary
http://www.oakeys.com/?pagetype=obitlink&obit_id=1550754
Otey Lewis Kingrey, 91, of Roanoke died peacefully on Sunday
evening, March 29, 2015 at his home in his favorite chair with his family by
his side. Otey was born in Southwest Roanoke County on July 12, 1923 and was
named after the physician who delivered him, Dr. William W. Otey. He was the
tenth child born to the union of William Madison, Sr. and Bertha Lucas Kingrey.
Otey’s paternal grandparents were German Baptist Brethren and he
was educated at Roanoke Catholic Schools; both had a major influence on his
life choices and contributed to the development of the integrity, work ethic
and strong sense of family that were among his most memorable attributes. He
was married to his sweetheart and best friend, Melba Loretta Chattin, on
February 28, 1945; they had 41 years together until her death on May 21, 1986.
His love for her was eternal; he grieved for her for the past 29 years and now
they are reunited again.
At the onset of World War II Otey left Roanoke to work at a defense
plant in Baltimore, Maryland while waiting to be called to active duty in the
United States Navy. After receiving basic training at the United States Naval
Training Center, Bainbridge, MD, Otey became a Boatswains Mate and received
specialized training in small boats and underwater demolitions at Little Creek,
VA and Fort Pierce, FL respectively. On June 6, 1944, at age 20, he piloted a
landing craft launched from the LST 682, on the first wave of the Normandy
Invasion in the Omaha Beach sector. After the Normandy Invasion, he returned to
the United States and was subsequently sent to the Pacific Theater of
Operations where he functioned in the realm of underwater demolitions and saw
further action operating out of Eniwetok. He ended the war as part of the force
preparing to invade Japan. He was Honorably Discharged from the USN on December
16, 1945.
After the war Otey returned to Roanoke, completed an apprenticeship
at Norfolk and Western Railway, now Norfolk Southern, and worked as a machinist
until 1957 when he sought new prospects after being laid off. During his tenure
at Norfolk and Western, he helped to build and maintain the last group of
J-Class engines #611-613. After leaving Norfolk and Western, he trained as a
master printer and worked with his brother-in-law and sister at their printing business,
Shimchock’s Litho Service until he retired in 2009 at age 86.
Otey was devoted to his children and he was the happiest when they
were all together. He spent many years at Cave Spring High School with Jerry
and Daryl; football practices and games, wrestling matches, track and field
events, band concerts, etc. They also bowled and played golf. He didn’t like
girl stuff so I got left out, but that was okay, I had my mom. Having everyone
together around the table meant the world to him. He loved doing anything with
Daniel, they took many road trips together, enjoyed talking about the family
heritage and Papa “O” loved sharing his life experiences with Daniel; he
enjoyed watching Bryan play football for the University of South Carolina; he
entertained Aaron, aka “Willie”, with his pearls of wisdom; and watched Katie
turn into a beautiful young lady. He loved mowing the yard and doing yard work;
he put more miles on his lawn tractor than most people put on their cars. He
loved swinging on the porch and watching the birds build
their nests and take care of their babies. He loved visiting with family and
friends, especially at apple butter time up on the mountain; those times were
so important to him.
He loved his rescue dog, Socks; he would take her for a ride in the
truck everyday and they always had to have their “yard time” together. They
truly were a blessing for each other.
In addition to his wife, he was preceded in death by an infant son,
the first of four children; his parents, William Madison Sr. and Bertha Lucas
Kingrey; six brothers, Earl, Ralph, Callie, Charlie, Nuel and Bill; three
sisters, Hazel K. Powell, Eleanor K. Leslie and special brother-in-law Ted, and
Hortense K. Shimchock and special brother-in-law Joe; special niece, Stranna
Leslie Arthur and husband Lyle; two son-in-laws C. Richard Ferris and William
A. “Bill” Bligh and a number of other nieces and nephews.
Left to cherish his memory is his son and daughter-in-law Gerald
Wayne “Jerry” and Barbara Lamphier Kingrey of Raleigh, NC; daughter and
son-in-law Linda Kingrey Ferris and Wayne Lynnwood Reese of Roanoke, VA; son
and daughter-in-law Daryl Lynn and Dana Campbell Kingrey of Grand Rapids, MI;
four grandchildren: Bryan Chattin Kingrey, Charleston, SC; Aaron Louis Kingrey,
Charlotte, NC; Dr. Daniel Hunter Ferris, San Francisco, CA; and Katherine Tyler
Paige “Katie” Kingrey, Grand Rapids, MI; his faithful companion Socks; special
nieces Pam Kingrey Brooks and husband Steve, Marie Shimchock Connor and husband
Ken; special nephew Stephen L. Shimchock and wife Karen; special great niece
Patti Arthur Holt and husband Darrell; special great nephew Mathew S.
Shimchock; special cousin Joan Smith Blankenship; several close friends Chuck Claye,
Carlton Clark, Clarence Wood, Tom Wickline, David Kidd, who named his recently
born black angus bull Otey, and the Hardee’s Breakfast Club on 419 along with
many other friends and relatives too numerous to mention.
In lieu of a service, we wanted to show Otey how much he was loved
while he was still among us, so beginning January 15th, we held a continuous
open house visitation and fellowship, where we shared quality time together,
reminiscing and story telling, picture taking, laughter and tears; that time
was profoundly meaningful to our entire family. Thank you to all of our family
and friends for all of your love and support. Arrangements are being handled by
Oakey’s South Chapel, Roanoke, VA with private service and interment at Blue
Ridge Memorial Gardens.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2015, Roanoke City, VA Obituary
Bristol Herald Courier (VA) Date: April 25, 2015
Mary Ella Jessee, age 94, passed away Thursday, April 23, 2015, in
Pheasant Ridge Nursing and Rehab in Roanoke, VA Mary was born February 4, 1921,
in Russell County; a daughter of the late Leora Maude Blankenship Jessee and the late Horace Foster Jessee.
She was a member of the First Baptist Church in Roanoke, where she
had lived for many years.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by one
brother, Earl Foster Jessee; one sister-in-law, Edna Marie Snead Jessee; and
niece, Linda Jessee Banner. Mary was the last survivor of her
imitate family.
The graveside service will be conducted at 11 a.m. Monday, April
27, 2015, at the Russell Memorial Cemetery in Lebanon.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2015, Roanoke City, VA, Obituary
http://www.roanoke.com/obituaries/cadd-larry/article_2c30fffd-479f-56e5-9bcb-d30a62f4a60b.html
Larry Muse Cadd, 60, of Roanoke died, Tuesday, June 23, 2015.
Surviving him are his wife of 15 years, Cathy W. Cadd; sons, Larry
McClausland (Shannon) and Paul Cadd (Katherine); daughter, Charity C. Hickman
(Will);step-daughters, Lori Mullen and Robin Dillon (Barry); step-son, Jim Cadd
(Cindy); brother, Ricky Cadd (Lisa); sisters, Polly Dehart (George) and Carol
Cadd; sister-in-law, Becky Blankenship and her daughter, Jenna; grandchildren, Evan, Julia, Cole, Camrie, Jimmi, Jamie, Nicky,
and Joseph (deceased); great-grandson, Lucas; numerous nieces and nephews.
Donations may be made to Family Bible Fellowship, 1342 Riverland Rd
SE, Roanoke VA 24014.
A celebration of Larry's life will be at 1 p.m., Friday, June 26,
2015 at Lotz Funeral Home, 1001 Franklin Road, Roanoke, with Pastor Barry Witt
officiating. Burial will follow at Cedar Lawn Memorial Park at 2:30 p.m.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2015, Roanoke City, VA, Obituary
Brenda Lynn Guilliams, 64, of Roanoke, died Monday, September 21,
2015. She was born September 11, 1951 a daughter of the late Calvin Leonard and
Hattie Jane Ellis.
In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by two
brothers, Calvin Ellis, Jr. and Randy Lee Ellis; and sister, Patricia Hagy.
Surviving are her husband of 25 years, Barry Guilliams; children, Gary Taylor, Melissa
Wingfield (David), Dawn
Blankenship (George), and Scott Guilliams (Ashley); brother, Danny Ellis; sister,
Bonnie Arthur; grandchildren, Justin
And Corey Richardson, Gatlin and Victoria Blankenship, Zachary and Hailey Guilliams; special
friends, Donna Clarke, Connie Smith, Allie Spradlin, David Ayers and Debbie
Bryant; numerous nephews.
A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, September 24,
2015 at Old Dominion Memorial Gardens.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2015, Roanoke City, VA, Obituary
Stephen N. Blankenship, 68 [1947], of Roanoke, and Edgewater, Fla., passed
away on Wednesday, November 11, 2015.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Ralph and Geraldine Blankenship; brother, Ralph Lee Blankenship; and grandparents, Laura and Jesse
Simmons.
He is survived by his wife, Barbara and his three children, Stephen N. Blankenship Jr. (Lorra), Shelley Blankenship Delano (Dale) and Nathan D. Blankenship; grandchildren, Ashley, Kelly, Stephen III, Alex, Chris, Corey,
and Ethan; brother, Terry Blankenship (Connie); special nephews and nieces,
Paul, Pam, Gabby, Michelle, Stephanie and Jesse; and his special friends, Mary
Renae Collins, Debora, Ricky, Flo and Angie. He was greatly loved and will be
missed by all of his family and friends.
Funeral Services will be held at 2 p.m. on Sunday, November 22,
2015 at Oakey's North Chapel with the Rev. Warren Williams officiating.
Interment will follow in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
SSDI; Blankenship, Ralph L., 78, 14May1926
- 27Jul2004, Roanoke City, VA, VA-226-28-1136
2015, Roanoke City, VA, Obituary
http://www.oakeys.com/memsol.cgi?user_id=1705166
Mary G. Greenway Pruitt Dean, 99 of Roanoke left this world to be
with her Lord on Sunday, November 15, 2015, having lived a full and glorious
life. She was born on May 18, 1916.
Mary was preceded in death by her mother and father, Laura and
James Greenway; her first husband, Jim Pruitt and 8 brothers and sisters.
She is survived by her husband, Warren Dean; 6 children, James Pruitt Jr., Sylvia (Richard) Camper, Iris Clark,
Linda (Denny) Eastman, Carolyn (Bob) Blankenship and Rosemary Harrison; sister, Bertha Hale; also 21
grandchildren; 47 great-grandchildren; 28 great great-grandchildren and
numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and many special friends.
A service celebrating Mary’s new life will be held at Oakey’s North
Chapel 6732 Peters Creeks Road, Roanoke, at 12 noon on Wednesday with Rev.
Milton Akins officiating. Interment Cedar Lawn Burial Park.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Rockingham
2015, Fulks Run, Rockingham Co., VA, Obituary
http://www.meaningfulfunerals.net/fh/obituaries/obituary.cfm?o_id=3093700&fh_id=14433
Leon Gratten Conley, 70, of Fulks Run, passed away on Monday May 4,
2015 at his residence. Mr. Conley was born on May 19, 1944 in Virginia and was
a son of the late Roy Gratten Conley and surviving Anna Lucille (Lam) Conley of
Fulks Run.
He was a self-employed wood cutter, and he loved gardening,
watching NASCAR, and hunting. Leon was
also a member of Gospel Hill Mennonite Church. On June 7, 1966 he married the
former Martha Shoemaker who survives.
In addition to his wife and mother, Mr. Conley is survived by his children, Mike Conley and wife Tina of
Orkney Springs, Teresa
Blankenship and husband Mick of
Hinton; four siblings, David Conley, Lloyd Conley, Linda Hensley, Leona
Delawder; four grandchildren, Shane
Conley, Jared Conley, Kasey Conley, Jerica Blankenship; two-great-grandchildren, Makayla Spitler, Levi Conley; and
numerous nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held on Friday May 8, 2015 at 2 PM at
Gospel Hill Mennonite Church with Pastors Dan Horning and J. Mark Frederick
officiating. Burial will follow in the
church cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2015, Harrisonburg, Rockingham Co., VA, Obituary
Fred Linford Cooper, 84, a resident of Harrisonburg passed away on
Saturday, April 11, 2015 at Sentara-RMH Medical Center. He was born on March 14, 1931 in Harrisonburg and was the son of
the late Gifford H. and Etta
Annie Blankenship Cooper.
Fred was a member of the Harrisonburg Baptist Church and had been
employed with American Oil Company before retiring. He was an avid ink sketcher
and a historic artist and had many sketches of the Valley.
He was the last surviving member of his immediate family and is
survived by many cousins.
A graveside service will be held 11:00 am, Wednesday, April 15,
2015 at Woodbine Cemetery with Rev. Sam Jones officiating.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2015, Keezletown, Rockingham Co., VA, Obituary
The Valley Banner, (Elkton, VA) Date: January 15, 2015
Luther Hensel "Buddy" Dofflemyer Jr., 66, of Keezletown,
died Wednesday, Jan. 7, 2015, in Harrisonburg
[City,
VA]. He was born Sept. 23,
1948, in Elkton, and was a son of the late Luther Hensel and Ethel Catherine
Morris Dofflemyer.
Mr. Dofflemyer was a lifetime resident of this area and graduated
from Harrisonburg High School. He served in the U.S. Army and was a member of
the Methodist Church. He worked at Ray Carr Tires and retired from Big 'L' Tire
Co. after 23 years.
He is survived by his wife, Mildred "Millie" Mongold;
step mother, Lois Ringley of Bedford; one son, Leslie Michael of Harrison-
burg; one daughter, Jennifer Dellinger of Harrisonburg; sister, Carolyn
Patterson of Bridgewater; two step
brothers, Robert
Blankenship of Florida and James Blankenship of Bedford; three grandchildren; and one
great-granddaughter.
The funeral service was conducted by Pastor Kerry Willis and
Margaret Michael on Saturday, Jan. 10, 2015, at Kyger Funeral Home in
Harrisonburg.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Russell
+2015, Castlewood, Russell Co., VA, Obituary
Bristol Herald
Courier (VA) Date: January 4, 2015
Billy Joe Huffman, age 78, of Castlewood, VA went to be with the
Lord Friday, January 2, 2015 in Johnson Memorial Hospital, [Abingdon,
Washington Co., VA]
surrounded by his loving family. Billy Joe was born November 19, 1936, a son of
the late William T. Huffman and the late Nora Castle Huffman.
He was a 1955 graduate of Cleveland High School. He was a retired
miner for Clinchfield Coal Corporation and a member of the U.M.W.A. He was a
member of Mill Creek Baptist Church and attended Pleasant Hill Baptist Church.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two
brothers, Paul Huffman and Dennis Huffman.
Survivors include wife of 56 years, Betty Hughes Huffman; two
daughters, Tammy Vicars and husband Greg, Lebanon, VA, and Terri Bise,
Castlewood, VA; one sister, Wilma Jean Blankenship and husband
Jack, Cleveland, VA; four grandchildren, Robin
Pyle, William Cody Bise, Colton T. Bise, and Jessie L. Bise; special
granddaughter, Brittany Vicars; and several nieces and nephews.
The funeral service will be conducted 8 p.m. Monday January 5, 2015
in the Combs Funeral Service Chapel with the Rev. Tom Capron and the Rev. Jeff
Kinder officiating. Burial will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, January 6, 2015 in
the Temple Hill Memorial Park. Serving as pallbearers
will be, Cody Bise, Colton Bise, Ron Blankenship, Gene Hawkins, Howard Huffman, Mickey Hughes, Jim F.
Fields, and Josh Hawkins.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2015, Cleveland, Russell Co., VA, Obituary
Bristol Herald Courier (VA) Date: April 4, 2015
Mary Ruth Puckett, age 86, passed away Wednesday, April 1, 2015, at
Wythe Community Hospital, [Wytheville, Wythe Co., VA]. Mary Ruth was born in Russell County, VA
February 15, 1929, a daughter of the late Balford Musick and the late Bertha
Johnson Musick and was wife of the late John Puckett Sr. She was of the Baptist
faith.
In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death
by two brothers, Russell and Frank Musick.
Survivors include one daughter, Wanda Hamblin and husband, Billy,
Bland County, VA; two sons, Larry Puckett and wife, Nancy, Christiansburg, VA,and
John T. "Johnny" Puckett, Jr. and wife, B.J., Cleveland, VA; one
sister, Nannie Mae Mottesheard, Pulaski, VA; three grandsons, Larry Wayne Puckett and wife, Kate, Charlotte, NC, David Blankenship , Bland County, VA, and Bryan Cruey and
wife, Sheryl, North Tazewell, VA; one great granddaughter, Courtney Cruey,
North Tazewell, VA; also several nieces and nephews.
The funeral service will be conducted at 2 p.m. Saturday, April 4,
2015, in the Combs Funeral Service Chapel with the Rev. Linda Hale officiating.
Burial will follow at Forest Hills Memory Gardens in Abingdon, VA Serving as pallbearers will be family and friends.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2015, Honaker, Russell Co., VA, Obituary
Bristol Herald Courier (VA) Date: May 26, 2015
Mrs. Helen Fields Compton, age 70, of Honaker, Virginia, passed
away Sunday, May 24, 2015, in a Lebanon, VA, hospital. Born May 18, 1945, in
Richlands, VA, she was a daughter of the late George and Gaynelle Slate Fields.
She had spent most of her life in the area and was a graduate of
Honaker High School. She was a member of Honaker Methodist Church and had
formerly been employed as a cook at Blackford Correctional Center.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her
husband, Hamilton Jefferson Compton.
Survivors include her children, Robbie Boone and wife, Sherry, of
Charlotte, NC; and daughter, Vonda Butler of Lebanon; one sister, Sylvia Hale
of Blountville, Tenn.; five brothers, Bill Fields and wife, Roberta, Phillip
Fields, Larry Fields and wife, Susie, Arthur "Moe" Fields and Katie,
and Randy Fields and wife, Karen, all of Honaker; three grandchildren, Logan
Johnson, Hunter Anderson, and Dustin Anderson; three step daughters, Bonnie
Blankenship and husband, Danny, of
Bland, Janice Laney and husband, Larry, of Thompson Valley, and Loretta Miller
and J. D. Nuckles of Belfast; and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Wednesday, May 27,
2015, in the Honaker Funeral Home Chapel, Honaker, VA, with the Rev. Clyde
Hester and the Rev. Aaron Atchley officiating. Interment will follow in Russell
Memorial Cemetery at Lebanon, Virginia. Pallbearers will be Randy Fields, Larry
Fields, Arthur "Moe" Fields, Phillip Fields, Logan Johnson, Hunter
Anderson, Dustin Anderson, and Eric Johnson. Honorary pallbearers will be Bill
Fields, Josh Osborne, Eric Fields, Jason Fields, Steve Hale, Tim Hale, Danny
Fields, Darrell Fields, Casey Fields, and Quinton Fields.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2015, Lebanon, Russell Co., VA, Obituary
Bristol Herald Courier (VA) Date: March 4, 2015
Clayton W. Charles, age 85, went to be with the Lord Monday, March
2, 2015 after an extended illness. Clayton was born January 19, 1930, at
Blackey in Buchanan County, a son of the late Clell and Pricey Stacy Charles.
A retired coal miner for Panther Coal and was of the Baptist Faith.
He was loved by all that knew him, and welcomed everyone into his home to eat
and fellowship.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one
daughter, Mary; six brothers, Sinnett, Wayne, Laythe, Andy, Raleigh and Jim;
and five sisters, Pearl, Mary, Cora, Cosby and Rachel.
Survivors include his wife of 64 years, Zade Davis Charles; six daughters, Janice Rigby and finance
Bill Nagel, Abingdon, VA, Kathy Hipp and husband Robert, Hurley, VA, Betty Blankenship and husband
Phil, Wolford, VA, Regina Charles, Lebanon, VA,
Janie Cook, Ware Shoals, SC, and Sara England and husband Tim, Lebanon, VA;
five sons, Larry Charles, Laurens, SC, Bud Charles, Lebanon, VA, Paul Charles
and wife Iris, Ware Shoals, SC, Donnie Charles, Denver, Colo., and David
Charles, Lebanon, VA; 15 grandchildren and 25 great-grandchildren; two sisters,
Ruby Bailey, Gray Court, SC, and Roseann Matney, Richlands, VA; also several
nieces and nephews survive.
The funeral service will be conducted 1 p.m. Saturday, March 7,
2015 in the Combs Funeral Service Chapel with the Pastor Jack Trigg
officiating. Burial will follow in the Ketron Memorial Gardens in Lebanon.
Grandsons will serve as pallbearers.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2015, Rosedale, Russell Co., VA, Obituary
Robert Edgar Childress, Jr., age 66, of Rosedale, Virginia, passed
away Saturday, March 14, 2015, at Duke University Hospital in Durham, [Durham
Co.,] North Carolina.
Edgar was the son of the late Robert E. Childress, Sr. and Pauline McMurry
Childress.
He was a loving and devoted husband, father and grandfather. A
retired teacher and coach, Edgar was active in politics and a lover of history.
One of the great joys of his life was taking summer breaks to travel the
country with his family. Everyone knew his favorite color was Green, especially
Green Bay Packers Green. And, you always wanted him on your team in a game of
Trivial Pursuit.
Edgar is survived by his wife, Nancy Compton Childress; one
daughter, Debbie Humberd of Jonesboro, Tennessee; one son, Ronnie Childress of
Raven, Virginia, as well as two grandsons, J. J. and Jacob; one sister, Claudine Childress Blankenship and husband, Larry of Tazewell, Virginia; and one brother, Steve Childress and wife
Sharon of Atlanta, Georgia.
Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, March 18,
2015, at the Rosedale Baptist Church, 352 Oakvale Ave., Rosedale, Virginia.
Interment will follow in Greenhills Memory Gardens, Cedar Bluff, Virginia.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Salem
City
*2015, Salem City, VA, Obituary
Gilbert Lee Spangler, 79, of Salem, passed away on Thursday,
January 29, 2015. During his retirement, he enjoyed fishing, hunting, and
gardening.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Henry Aus Spangler and Edith Spangler Blankenship [Edith May Stewart]; and siblings, Ernest Spangler, Eugene
Spangler, and Mildred Deaton.
His surviving family includes his wife of 52 years, Phyllis
Spangler; siblings, Donald Spangler, Glen Spangler and wife, Donnie, Richard
Spangler and wife, Cheryl, and Joyce Jenkins; many cousins, nieces, and
nephews; and very special neighbor friend, Tim Farmer, who was like a son.
The family will receive friends on Monday, February 2, 2015
beginning at 1 p.m. in the John M. Oakey & Son Chapel in Salem. A funeral
service will then begin at 2 p.m. and will be officiated
by the Rev. Derek Gordon. Interment will follow at Sherwood Memorial Park, also
in Salem.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2015, Salem City, VA, Obituary
The Roanoke Times, (VA) Date: March 12, 2015
Mabel Thornton Belcher went to be with her Lord on Wednesday, March
11, 2015, at the age of 83.
Mabel had many accomplishments in her life. She served as president
of the Roanoke Valley Woman's Club for multiple terms, was an early advocate
for stricter laws against drunk driving in the Commonwealth, and was active and
influential in the Roanoke and Virginia Democratic parties for many decades,
earning the personal gratitude of senators, governors, and presidents for her
tireless citizenry. She owned and operated numerous businesses during her life,
including being a beautician for over 50 years. She was the owner of the
Scottie-Lynn Beauty Salon in Salem and was loved and respected by her
employees, and customers, who also became lifelong friends.
The role that gave her the greatest joy in life was as a mother,
grandmother, and great-grandmother. "Granny" was loved by all of her
family for her constant devotion and love for all of her family. Mabel touched
the lives of everyone who knew her. No one was a stranger to her. She lived a
life of faith and witness to any who had the fortune to meet her. Mabel's life
was a never-ending example of strength, courage, love, and compassion.
She is survived by her daughter, Vickie Thornton Ayers and husband,
Tony; her son, Rod Belcher; her grandchildren, Angie Ciotti and husband, Billy,
Melissa Ayers Edwards and husband, Dennis, Travis Ayers and wife, Sarah,
Jonathan Belcher, and Emily Belcher; and by her great-grandchildren, Bailey LeBlanc, Brandon Ciotti, Laney Edwards,
and Brianah Blankenship .
A funeral service will then be held 11 a.m. Saturday, March 14,
2015, in the John M. Oakey & Son Funeral Home in Salem chapel with
interment immediately following at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2015, Salem City, VA, Obituary
The Roanoke Times, (VA) Date: March 19, 2015
Mary Miller Sizemore, 88, of Salem, passed away on Tuesday, March
17, 2015. She was born on January 30, 1927 in Roderfield, WV to the late
William D and Lena H. Miller.
She attended Lakeside Baptist Church in Salem; was a dedicated and
active member of the G. E. Retiree Association; and she thoroughly loved
working at the Clothes Closet and Food Bank. Mary had a kind and generous heart
for others, and enjoyed doing anything for Charity.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her
husband, Howard I. Sizemore; brother, William D. Miller, Jr.; sisters, Margaret
M. Moore and Jean M. Weyd; and special friend, Tom Gabris.
Family remaining to cherish her memory includes her brother, James
R. Miller; sister, Betty M. Blankenship; several nieces and nephews; and her
special feline friend, Snowy.
A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, March 28,
2015 at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens in Roanoke.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2015, Salem City, VA, Obituary
Kathryn Blankenship Peters, 82, of Salem, passed away Friday, July 17, 2015.
Arrangements by Oakey's North Chapel.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2015, Salem City, VA Obituary
Kathryn Blankenship "Nannie Pete" Peters, 82, of Salem, went to be with the Lord on
Friday, July 17, 2015.
Kathryn was preceded in death by her parents, Clarence and Nettie Blankenship;
her husband of 63 years (not quite long enough) John Paul Peters; a brother, Junior Blankenship, and a sister, Barbara Firebaugh.
A lady with a big heart, Mrs. Peters loved her family, birds and
her flowers. Serving and helping others made her happy. She was a long-time
member of Shenandoah Baptist Church.
She is survived by her children, Judy Minnix and husband, Larry,
Kathy Young and husband, Butch, John (Sonny) and wife, Stephanie; grandchildren
and their spouses, Allen (Heather), Kevin (Jessica), Brian (Kristina), Emily
(Mike), Erica (Andrew), Mary Catherine, Jonathan, Julian and Allison. She is
also survived by her great-grandchildren, Reagan, Trenton, Cooper and Parker;
and special friends, Norman and Barbara Young.
Funeral Services will be held Noon, Monday, July 20, 2015, at
Oakey's North Chapel with Pastor Bob Alderman and Pastor Mark Manning
officiating. Interment will follow in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2015, Salem City, VA, Obituary
http://www.johnmoakey.com/book-of-memories/2201904/Blankenship-Melvin/obituary.php?Printable=true
Melvin Wayne Blankenship, 64, of Salem passed away unexpectedly Monday evening, July 27,
2015. He was born on December 3, 1950 to the late Crockett and Dorothy
Blankenship.
Preceding him in death along with his parents,
was his sister, Phyllis Reese.
Surviving family left to cherish his memory includes his loving wife, Mary Blankenship; children, Missy Smith (Leon), Melvin
Wayne Blankenship Jr. (Faith),
Brian Blankenship (Amber Gee), Sara Campbell and Eric Looney; grandchildren, Christopher, Chloeye, Elisia,
Alaney, Logan, Emily, Brian Jr. (Little Buck), Cassie, Penelope Louise, Nathan,
Natalie, and Holly; two great-grandchildren; brother and his beloved baby boy,
Lucky.
Funeral Services will be conducted on Friday, July 31, 2015 at 2
p.m. in John M. Oakey & Son funeral home’s chapel with Pastors Steve and
Mari Lou Akers and Pastor Travis Cassell officiating. Interment will follow at
Sherwood Memorial Park in Salem.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2015, Salem City, VA, Obituary
Charleston Daily Mail (WV) Date: July 10, 2015
Norma Jean Sanford, 82, of Salem, VA, formerly of Charleston, WV,
departed this life on Wednesday, July 8, 2015. She was born Oct. 15, 1932 in
Duo, WV, to the late William D. and Truma Zopp Hobbs.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her
sister, Margaret Campbell, and brothers-in-law,
Dick Campbell and Dick
Blankinship.
Norma was a GREAT advocate for the Head Injury Association. She
retired after 41 years of faithful care to the patients she served as a
registered nurse. Above all, she was a very loving wife, mother and friend to
all who knew her!
Family remaining to cherish her memory include her husband, Charles
"Rex" Sanford; sons, Charles Lynn Sanford and Thomas Rexelle Sanford;
sister, Phyllis Blankinship; and numerous nieces and nephews.
A memorial service to honor Norma's life will be conducted at 11
a.m. Saturday, July 11, at Central United Methodist Church, Salem, VA
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2015, Salem City, VA, Obituary
The Roanoke Times, (VA) - November 11, 2015
Barbara J. Criner, 66, of Salem, formerly of Blacksburg, passed
away on Monday, November 9, 2015.
She was preceded in death by her parents, William W. and June C.
Sawyers, brother, William W. Sawyers, and son, Terry Lynn Miles.
Barbara is survived by her son, Louis and Sherry Miles; daughter,
Milinda and Harold Huff; grandchildren,
Amanda Martin, William Huff and fianc’e Katlin Bowels, Amber Huff, Brooke
Miles, Christopher Blankenship ; great grandchildren, Adilyn and Micah;
sisters, Linda Gilmore, Toni Collins and husband Marvin; as well as niece; and
nephews, Karen Barber, Michael and Mathew Price.
The Funeral Service will be held on Thursday, November 12, 2015, at
11 a.m. in the Horne Funeral Home Chapel, with the Rev. Cameron Mitchell
officiating. Interment will follow in Roselawn Memorial Gardens,
Christiansburg.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Smyth
2015, Marion, Smyth Co., VA, Obituary
Bristol Herald Courier (VA) Date: March 10, 2015
Bartley G. Simons, age 50, went home to be with his Lord and
Savior, Sunday, March 8, 2015, at his home, surrounded by his family and
friends in Marion, Virginia after a long and courageous battle with diabetes.
Bart was a very brave and courageous person with the biggest heart. He was a
man with a contagious smile and a huge sense of humor. Bart was a pleasure to
know and a bright spot in the day of anyone who knew him. He will be greatly
missed by his family and many friends.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Phyllis Grey Boyles Simons.
Bart is survived by his father, Ernest Simons, Jr. and wife,
Georgia; sisters, Phyllis
"Cissy" Horn of Marion, Virginia, Desiree "Deedie" Blankenship of Mead, Oklahoma, Debbie Simons of Wytheville, Virginia,
Gina Ogle and husband, Chris of Knoxville, Tennessee, Kim Bourne and husband,
Ray of Pasadena, Texas, Judy Hale and husband, Troy of Houston, Texas and Kerry
Webb and husband, Jack of Spring, Texas; brothers, Ernest W. Simons, III of Marion,
Virginia, Chris Simons of Houston, Texas, Earnest Simons and wife, Marcie of
Delaware, Wes Simmons and wife, Sandy of Houston, Texas and Kenneth Simons and
wife, Rachel of Spring, Texas; special niece, Mandy Vanhoozer and husband, Will
of Marion, Virginia; one very special buddy, his great-nephew, Tommy
"Monkey Boy" Vanhoozer; best friend and caregiver, Audria Hicks; and
several beloved nieces and nephews.
Funeral Services will be held Tuesday, March 10, 2015, at 8 p.m. at
Seaver-Brown Chapel with Pastor Bob Surber officiating. Graveside Services will
be held Wednesday, March 11, 2015, at 11 a.m. in Rosewood Memorial Gardens,
Rural Retreat, Virginia.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2015, Sugar Grove, Smyth Co., VA, Obituary
http://www.heraldcourier.com/obituaries/adkins-ben/article_74e1f458-e839-5de5-9116-fe1eb8f78b85.html
Ben Adkins, age 60, passed away Sunday, December 6, 2015, at the
Smyth County Community Hospital in Marion,
VA He was born in Kentucky to the late Carl and Omie Adkins.
He was also preceded in death by his brothers, Willard, Tony and
Roger Adkins, and a sister, Mildred Stacy.
Survivors include his loving companion,
Evelyn Blankenship; sisters, Virginia Robinson and husband,
Fred, Grundy, VA, Martha Delong and husband, Thadous, Pilgrim, Ky., and Diane
Thompson and husband, Jim, Harlan, Ky., brothers, Ernest Adkins and wife,
Arleen, Haysi, VA, and Junior and Kim Adkins, Pilgrim, Ky., and several nieces
and nephews.
The family will receive friends on Thursday, December 10, 2015,
from 12 until 1 p.m. at the Little Home Union Baptist Church in Pilgrim, Ky.,
with a graveside services to follow in Maynard Adkins Family Cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2015, Sugar Grove, Smyth Co., VA, Obituary
http://www.tributes.com/obituary/show/Ben-Adkins-103080887
Ben Adkins - March 13, 1955 - December 6,
2015 - Sugar Grove, Virginia
Ben was born on March 13, 1955 and passed
away on Sunday, December 6, 2015.
He was married to Evelyn Blankenship.
The family will receive friends on
Thursday from 12 - 1pm at the Little Home Union Baptist Church in Pilgrim KY
with a graveside services to follow in Maynard Adkins Family Cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Suffolk
City
+2015, Suffolk City, VA, Obituary
Published in The Virginian Pilot on Feb. 2, 2015
Irving Ellis Musselman, Jr., 71, passed away Saturday, January 31,
2015 at Sentara Obici Hospital. Mr. Musselman was a native of Radford and a
longtime resident of the Holland Community.
He was predeceased by his father Irving Ellis Musselman, Sr., and a
sister Charlotte M. Musselman
Blankenship.
Irving was a member of Holland Baptist church where he served on
the board of Deacons, church moderator, was a Sunday School
teacher and served on many other committees. He was also a member of the
Holland Ruritan Club and the Holland Cemetery Board. He was a retired quality
control supervisor for the International Paper Particle Board Plant after 32
years of service and had been a former employee of National Linen Service for 8
years.
Left to cherish his memory is his wife of 50 years, Nancy Thomas
Musselman, his mother, Virgie Moore Musselman of Radford, a daughter Hope M.
Greene and her husband Steve of Franklin, two sons, David Thomas Musselman and
his wife Brenda of Fredericksburg and Joseph Allen Musselman and his wife Kelly
of Sunbeam, two sisters, Jackie M. Armbrister of Bristol. TN
and Bonnie M. Stone of Radford, eight grandchildren and one great grandchild.
A funeral will be held at 1PM Tuesday, February 3, 2015 at Wright
Funeral Home, Franklin with Pastor Robert W. Bunn officiating.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Tazewell
+2015, Amonate, Tazewell Co., VA, Obituary
Bluefield Daily Telegraph (WV) Date: February 24, 2015
Mrs. Betty (Sue) Stevenson Spencer, age 80, of Amonate, Virginia
passed away Sunday, February 22, 2015 at Clinch Valley Medical Center in Richlands, Virginia. Born November 14,
1934 in Amonate, Virginia, she was the daughter of the late Garnet and Ethel Stevenson.
In additions to her parents she was preceded in death by her
husband of 53 years Tuck Spencer. Also preceding her in death are two sisters
Gladys Alvis and Violet Young; six brothers Bobby, Bill, Johnny, Jack, Ronnie
and Eugene Stevenson.
She is survived by two daughters Wanda Smith and husband Sam of
Stoney Ridge, Virginia and Tammy Phipps of Tazewell, Virginia; one grandson
Josh Brewster of Knoxville, TN; two granddaughters Samantha Phipps of Tazewell,
Virginia and Katie Davis of Castlewood, Virginia; one great granddaughter
Gabrielle Davis of Castlewood, Virginia; four sisters Margaret Crawford of Keedysville, Maryland, Frances Blankenship of Mansfield, Ohio, Thelma Altizer of
Bandy, Virginia and Karen Bowlick of North Tazewell, Virginia; one brother
Jerry Stevenson of Cedar Bluff, Virginia; several nieces and nephews also
survive.
Graveside service will be conducted Wednesday, February 25, 2015 at
2:00 P.M. at Greenhills Gardens Mausoleum at Claypool Hill, Virginia with the
Rev. Roger Barnette officiating. Those wishing to attend the graveside service
are asked to meet at the mausoleum at 2:00 P.M.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2015, Bluefield, Tazewell
Co., VA, Obituary
Bluefield Daily Telegraph (WV) Date: June 2, 2015
Cherub Alexzandra May, 21, of Bluefield, VA died Friday, May 29,
2015. Born February 21, 1994 in Bluefield, WV she was a daughter of Selina Hope Blankenship of Bluefield, VA
Cherub loved others more than herself. Her smile would light up any
room. She was full of energy and liked to laugh and had a heart of gold. She
was of the Protestant faith and was a graduate of Graham High School where she
was a cheerleader and band member, was in the Sub Debs and Debs clubs in high
school. She then attended West Virginia University and Bluefield State College.
She enjoyed fashion, and loved her puppies Max, Rylee and Tywin of the home.
She recently went to the beach with her friends Kelli Anne Louthan, Tori Repass
and Brad Yost.
Cherub is survived by her mother
Selina Hope Blankenship and her fiancé Paul Crockett of Bluefield,
VA, a brother Corwin Blankenship of Statesville, NC, maternal grandparents
Mike and Gloria Goins of Bluefield, VA, aunt Erin Goins of Bluefield, VA, uncle
Brent Goins of Bluefield, VA, her extended family including Junior and Vicki
Crockett, Ashley, Katie and Jessi Jenkins all of Bluefield, VA, Julie, Sarah
and Travis Gruber all of Salineville, OH. Also, her special friends Cecilia
Lamie of Richlands, VA, Becky Walker, Tori Repass and Kelli Ann Louthan all of
Bluefield, VA
Memorial Services will be held Wednesday, June 3, 2015 at 6:00 p.m.
at the Mercer Funeral Home Chapel in Bluefield, WV with the Rev. Raymond
Klaiber officiating. In keeping with Cherub's wishes, her body has been
cremated.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2015, Bluefield, Tazewell Co., VA, Obituary
Bluefield Daily Telegraph (WV) Date: June 29, 2015
Jennie Mae Gibson,
age 85, of Westwood Health Care Center Nursing Home in Bluefield, VA passed
away Saturday, June 27, 2015 at Westwood Health Care Center Nursing Home. Born
May 9, 1930 in Buchanan County, VA, she was a daughter of the late Clell and Lottie
Blankenship.
She was an avid gardener and loved growing flowers. The kind and
compassionate care given by the staff of Westwood helped to make her days there
easier.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by one son,
William Paul Gibson; one daughter, Mary Lou Hensley; one sister, Easter Justus; five brothers, J. C.
Blankenship, Ray Blankenship, L. E. Blankenship,
and two infant brothers.
She is survived by one son, Danny Ray Gibson and wife, Lisa of Max
Meadows, VA; four daughters, Phyllis Ann Gibson of Lebanon, VA, Jerleen
Nearhood of Dallas, TX, Lorene Bolton and husband, Christopher of Springville,
VA, Deborah Large and husband, Kyle of North Tazewell, VA; sixteen
grandchildren and many great grandchildren; four sisters, Betty McClanahan and husband, Cecil of Oakwood,
VA, Anita Stanley and husband, Larry of Mouthcard,
KY, Christine Justus of Hurley, VA, and Bonnie Bower and husband, Tom of Abingdon, VA
A private family service is planned.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2015, Bluefield, Tazewell Co., VA, Obituary
Bluefield Daily Telegraph (WV) - October 12, 2015
Brian Keith Dillow, 46 of Bluefield, VA died Wednesday, October 7,
2015 at Princeton Community
Hospital, [Mercer Co., WV]. Born June 7, 1969 in Bluefield, WV, he
was a son of the late Otis Wayne Dillow and Carolyn Sue Farley Dillow. Brian
worked in the paving industry.
Survivors include his companion of 22 years, Vanessa Joy Dillow;
five children, Chelsea Dillow and fiancé James Dennis, Jr. of Tazewell, Dakota
Dillow of Princeton, Courtney Dillow and fiancé Dustin Coe of Abbs Valley,
William Combs and wife Crystal Britt Combs of Princeton, and Michael Combs, Jr.
of Princeton; two brothers, Crist Dillow and wife Lynn, Joe Dillow and wife
Jennifer; sisters, Cassie Dillow and Samantha Dillow; grandchild, Bailey Mae
Coe, one on the way, Tavon Keith Dennis; special grandson, Kyle
Blankenship, special nephew,
Casey Dillow, nephews, C. W. Dillow, Brandon Walker, and Jordan and Joey
Dillow; nieces, Kristen Dillow, Brittany Stevens, and Lisa Smalls and husband
Richard, and several other nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be conducted on Tuesday, October 13, 2015
from the Mercer Funeral Home Chapel at 2:00 p.m. Burial will follow at Maple
Hill Cemetery in Bluefield, VA where Dustin Coe, Clarence Catalina, Morris
Small, Bobby Wimmer, Garnet Rochi, William Combs, and Mitchell Combs, Jr. will
serve as pallbearers.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2015, Bluefield, Tazewell
Co., VA, Obituary
Bluefield Daily Telegraph (WV) - October 16, 2015
Byron Donald Cooper, 92, of Bluefield, VA, died Thursday October
15, 2015 at Bluefield Regional
Medical Center, [Mercer Co., WV]. Born August 18, 1923 in Nebo, VA, he was
a son of the late Adam Hugh Cooper and Maude Grey Cooper.
Mr. Cooper was a member of Immanuel Lutheran Church in Bluefield.
He loved his family and anyone in need. Mr. Cooper enjoyed doing meaningful
work. He was a member of the Bluefield Lion's Club for over 50 years where he
was the number one Salesman for tickets to the Pancake Jamboree. He was a
master gardener, an avid fisherman and loved sports. He was a former member of
Triangle Sportsman Club. Mr. Cooper worked at Citizens Building Supply for over
50 years.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by three
brothers, Ernest, Joe, and Herbert Cooper; and one sister, Grey Coleman.
Survivors include the love of his life and wife of 67 years, Eunice
Peery Cooper of Bluefield, VA; three daughters, Donna Cooper Cato and husband
Rick of Galax, VA, Anita Cooper of Columbia, SC, and Barbara Rose and husband
Bob of Bluefield, WV; seven grandchildren, Roger Lee Allen, II and wife Stacey,
Brian Allen and wife Kim, Tiffany Howser and husband Mark, Mary Anne Musser,
Melissa Bailey and fiancé Glenn Woolwine, Amy Wilson and husband Kevin, and
Becky Barba and husband Chris; 13 great-grandchildren,
Brittany Allen, Brody Allen, Tanner Cox, Brandon Blankenship
, Ricky Howser, Hannah Howser, Josie Howser, Noah Bailey, Christian Bailey, Ava
Wilson, Julia Wilson, Gabbie Barba, and Emerson Barba; two great-great-grandchildren, Brody Blankenship and Braelynn
Blankenship; two sons-in-law,
Gary Musser of Bluefield, WV and Roger Allen, Sr. of Tannersville, VA; two
sisters-in-law, Vivian Cooper of Saltville, VA, and Marie Cooper of Marion, VA;
and numerous nieces, nephews, and other extended family.
Funeral services will be conducted on Saturday October 17, 2015 at
2:00 p.m. from the Mercer Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Douglas McDaniel
officiating. Entombment will follow at Grandview Memory Gardens in Bluefield,
VA where family members and friends will serve as pallbearers.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2015, Cedar Bluff, Tazewell Co., VA, Obituary
http://www.singletonfuneral.com/obit.aspx?id=347
Lawrence Allen Blankenship, Sr. (Larry), age 88, of Cedar Bluff, Virginia, passed away Monday,
January 12, 2015. Born December 15, 1926 in Dickenson County.
He is preceded in death by his parents
Cephas and Rosa Deel Blankenship; first wife Doloris Blankenship; three brothers Cephas
Blankenship, Jr., Raymond Blankenship and Jessie Blankenship;
one grandson Richard Dale Lester.
Lawrence was a veteran of World War II and a member of Cedar Bluff
Community Church.
Survived by his wife Sudie Blankenship and three children: Renee (Rick) Donnarumma, LaVerne Blankenship, and Lawrence A. (Nancy) Blankenship, Jr.; three step children: Charles (Paulette)
Oder, Michael (Angela) Oder and Robyn (Douglas) Schallon. Ten grand children: Dawn Shrader, Charles (Meredith)
Shrader, Jennifer (Trey) Wolz, Melissa (Brian) Robinette, Brian (Emily) Barry, Veronica Blankenship, Jordan (Chris) Taylor, Taylor Oder,
Kenzie Lamie, Noah Oder, Lucas Schallon and Abigail Schallon. Two great
grandsons: Tyler Bosstick and Hayden Barry. Two great granddaughters: Amelia
Barry and Kaitlyn Shrader. Two brothers:
Ray Blankenship and Ralph Blankenship.
One sister: Melba Browning and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral service will be conducted at 11:00 A.M., Thursday, January
15, 2015 at Singleton Funeral Service Chapel in Cedar Bluff, Virginia with Rev
Richard Smith officiating. Entombment will follow in Greenhills Mausoleum at
Claypool Hill, Virginia. Grandsons will serve as pallbearers. Casey-Short
V.F.W. Post #9640 will conduct military graveside rites.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2015, Cedar Bluff, Tazewell Co., VA, Obituary
Bluefield Daily Telegraph (WV) - November 25, 2015
Connie Dianne Sparks, age 58, of Cedar Bluff, Virginia passed away
peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family on Monday, November 23,
2015. She was born on June 15, 1957 in Richlands, Virginia and was the daughter
of the late James Henry Jr. and Evelyn Marie Stinson Lowe.
She was a lifelong resident of the Richlands, Virginia area. Mrs.
Sparks was the former manager of the Dollar General and also served her family
as a homemaker.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her
daughter: Amanda Rena Sparks.
Survivors include: Her Husband of 40 Years: Danny R. Sparks.
Daughters: Greta Denise Davis and husband, Toby of Doran, Virginia, Melissa
Boyd of Cedar Bluff, Virginia. Son: Daniel Sparks and wife, Crystal of Cedar
Bluff, Virginia. Special Children of the Home: Jamie and James. Sisters: Donna Blankenship and husband, Phil of Catlett, Virginia, Vicki Poland of Dahlonega, Georgia.
Brothers: Eddie Lowe and wife, Tammy of Morgan Town, Kentucky, Issac Lowe and
wife, Tammy of Midland, Virginia. Sister in Law: Cindy Lowe. Grandchildren:
Emilee Cook, Austin Sparks, Ariel Endicott, Bailey Sparks, Zoe Sparks, and Emma
Davis. Special Friends: Sandra, Pam, Anna, and Marsha. A host of nieces and
nephews also survive.
Funeral services for Connie Sparks will be conducted at 7 PM on
Wednesday, November 25, 2015 at the Hurst-Scott Funeral Home in Richlands,
Virginia with the Rev. Wayne Mullins officiating. Committal services will be
held on Friday at 11 AM at Greenhills Memory Gardens in Claypool Hill, Virginia.
Family and friends will serve as pallbearers.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2015, Doran, Tazewell Co., VA, Obituary
The Bland County Messenger, (Marion, VA) - December 30, 2015
Buford William "Richard" Cordle, Sr., age 85, of Doran, VA,
passed away on Sunday, December 20, 2015, at his home. He was born on September
20, 1930, in Doran, VA, and was the son of the late John Alex and Irene White
Cordle.
He was a retired coal miner who worked for 21 years for Jewell
Smokeless and was a lifelong resident of the Doran, VA, area.
Mr. Cordle was a member of New Life Ministries.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two
brothers, Luther M. Cordle and Ivan Cordle, and one sister, Molly Cordle
Griffith.
Those left to cherish his memory include his wife of 50 years,
Linda Jean Keen Cordle; his sons, Buford William Cordle, Jr. and wife, Mona, of
Tazewell, VA, Samuel McAuthur Cordle Sr. and wife, Angela, of Doran, VA, Lacy
Andrew Cordle of Swords Creek, VA, Thomas Dwayne Cordle and wife, Jennifer, of
Glade Spring, VA; sisters, Wanda
Marie Lester of Raven, VA, Francis
Blankenship of Raven, VA,
Minnie Pearl Cordle of Raven, VA; brother, Leonard Wesley Cordle of Doran, VA;
grandchildren, Samuel Cordle, Jr., Jasmine Cordle Cole, Brianna Cordle, Dustin
Cordle, Cody Cordle, Jacob Cordle, Gracien Cordle, Elijah Cordle, and Adalynn
Cordle; nine great-grandchildren; several nieces, nephews, and a host of
additional family and friends also survive.
Funeral services were conducted at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, December
23, 2015, at the Hurst-Scott Funeral Chapel in Richlands, with the Reverend
David Osborne, Buford Cordle, Jr., and the Reverend Kenny Pruitt officiating. Interment followed at Greenhills Memory Gardens in Claypool Hill, VA
Pallbearers were Samuel Cordle Sr., Samuel Cordle Jr., Dustin Cordle,
Cody Cordle, Thomas Cordle, and Ricky Cordle. Honorary pallbearers were the Men
of New Life Ministries and Dr. Larry Mitchell.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2015, Pounding Mill, Tazewell Co., VA, Obituary
http://www.tricities.com/obituaries/article_0f2c6602-094b-5774-8d21-57c4680b8f01.html
Harry S. Blankenship,
65, of Pounding Mill, Virginia, passed away on Saturday, January 10, 2015. Born
in Buchanan County, VA, on January 20, 1949, he was the son of the late Vince and Annie Matney
Blankenship.
During the Vietnam War he served his country in the U.S. Navy. He was
a member of the Word of Victory Fellowship Church.
In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by two
sisters and two brothers.
Survivors include his wife
of forty-four years, Shelia (Shine) Blankenship; son, Kevin Blankenship and wife Lisa of Harpers Ferry, WV; daughters, Kelly Ball and husband Michael of Bristol, TN and Amanda Rasnake and husband Heath of Honaker, VA; four grandchildren, Adelia and Scott
Blankenship and Aden and Ian
Rasnake; special sister, Sue Couch
of Abingdon, VA; sisters, Loretta Baker of Berlin, MI, June Gregory of
Centralia, IL, Dolly Loukmas of Sterling Hgts., MI and Ada Elliott of Madison Hgts., MI; brothers,
Ken Blankenship of Mesa, AZ, Joe Blankenship of Grundy, VA and Cleve Blankenship of Johnson City, TN, and two special
nieces, Lisa Baker and Ashlee Ruble.
Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, January 13, 2015, at 7
p.m. in the Owens Funeral Service Chapel with Pastor Rod Wicker officiating.
Family and friends will serve as pallbearers. A graveside service will be held
on Wednesday, January 14, 2015, at 2:30 p.m. at the Mountain Home National
Cemetery in Johnson City, Tennessee.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
SSDI: Blankenship,
Vince, 89, 30Mar1905 - 15Aug1994, Hurley, Buchanan, VA, VA-226-18-6438
SSDI: Blankenship,
Huldy, 72, 14Jan1909 - ??Oct1981, Hurley, Buchanan, VA, VA-230-92-7798
+2015, Raven, Tazewell
Co., VA, Obituary
http://www.singletonfuneral.com/obit.aspx?id=336
Mr. Fred Junior Blankenship, age 61, of Raven, Virginia passed away Wednesday, December 3,
2014 in Richlands, [Tazewell
Co.,] Virginia. Born in
Tazewell County, Virginia, he was the son of the late Charlie Thomas and Louise
Ellen Blankenship.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one brother Noah Blankenship.
He is survived by one son
Kevin Blankenship of Richlands, Virginia; one daughter Teresa
Lester and husband James of Raven, Virginia; five grandchildren Nathaniel White, Brittany Lester, Jordan Lester, Aiden Blankenship and Karen Brown; three
great-grandchildren; four brothers Roy Blankenship and wife Bernice of Doran, Virginia, James Blankenship and wife Jean of Doran, Virginia, Ronald Blankenship and wife Judy of Doran, Virginia, Roger Blankenship and wife Kathy of Paint Lick, Virginia;
two sisters Mary Faye Royal and husband Donald Ray of Claypool Hill, Virginia and Barbara Royal and husband Eddie of Paint Lick, Virginia and special nieces
and nephews also survive.
Funeral service will be conducted at 1:00 P.M. Friday, December 5,
2014 at the Singleton Funeral Service Chapel in Cedar Bluff, Virginia, with
Pastor Dannie D. Short and Pastor Charlie McGlothlin officiating. Burial will
follow in Clinch Valley Memorial Cemetery in Richlands, Virginia. Pallbearers
will be family and friends.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2015, Richlands, Tazewell Co., VA, Obituary
Bluefield Daily Telegraph (WV) Date: January 10, 2015
Gertie Reba Mosley, age 90, of Richlands, Virginia, passed away
Friday, January 9, 2015 at her residence. She was born on October 6, 1924 in
Buchanan County, Virginia and was the daughter of the late Floyd and Mandy
Whitt Shortt.
Mrs. Mosley was a lifelong resident of the Richlands area and
served her family as a homemaker. She was a member of the Richlands
Presbyterian Church. Mrs. Mosley was the last surviving member of her immediate
family.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her
husband: Rodger A. Mosley, three sisters:
Pearl Blankenship, Rose Arwood, and Grace Bucklen Lawson,
four brothers: Verbie Shortt, Ervin Shortt, Earl Shortt, and Arnold Shortt Jr.,
and two infant sisters: Velvie and Della.
She is survived by: Four sons: Jerry Mosley and wife, Becky of Bluefield,
Virginia, Carlos Mosley and wife, Rebecca of Richlands, Virginia, Jim Mosley
and wife, Natalie of New Jersey, Michael Mosley and wife, Terri of Richlands,
Virginia. Five grandchildren: Tracy Cox, Austin Ann Rose and husband, Casey,
Jennifer Mosley, Michaela Mosley, Jackson Mosley. Three great-grandchildren:
Derek Jones, Andrew Cox, and Kenneth Zachary "K. Z." Rose.
Funeral services will be conducted at 1:00 pm, Sunday, January 11,
2015 at Hurst-Scott Funeral Home in Richlands Virginia with the Rev. John
Deoreo, the Rev. Larry Brooks, the Rev. Arvil Arwood, and the Rev. Casey Rose
officiating. Interment will follow at the Clinch Valley Memorial Cemetery in
Richlands, Virginia.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2015, Richlands, Tazewell Co., VA, Obituary
The Bland County Messenger, (Marion, VA) Date: August 26, 2015
Ralph Noah Blankenship, age 85, of Richlands, VA, went to be with the Lord Tuesday,
August 18, 2015. He was born December 5, 1929 in Red Ash, VA, and was the son
of the late Noah "Shag" and Roxie Lee Dye Blankenship of Premier, VA
Mr. Blankenship was a class of 1950 graduate of Richlands High
School and was a lifelong resident of the Richlands area. He worked at
Southwest Tire in Richlands before later owning and operating Ralph's Auto
Parts. He was an artist, a visionary, an inventor. He was an avid gardener and
enjoyed being a musician. He was an architect, where he designed many homes,
business and churches in North Carolina, West Virginia and Southwest Virginia.
He was an overcomer, compassionate and generous, who in the face of physical
limitations has taught all who knew him that the only disability is lacking a
positive attitude. He attended Richlands First Assembly of God Church in
Richlands. He was loved and admired by his family, and will never be forgotten
by his loved ones.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one sister, Pauline Blankenship Miller Whitaker; and one grandchild, Tonja
"Toni" Denise Dunford.
He is survived by his wife
of 65 years, Phylis Ann
Williams Blankenship; two daughters, Patricia Blankenship Whited and husband, Dwain, of Pounding Mill, VA, Nina Lynn Blankenship Cole and Ronnie Breeding of Tazewell, VA; one son, David Noah Blankenship and wife, Deborah, of Supply, NC; one sister, Doris Alley; five
grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; and four great-great-grandchildren also
survive, along with a host of family and friends.
Funeral services were conducted at 2 p.m. on Thursday, August 20,
2015, at the Richlands First Assembly God Church in Richlands, VA, with the
Rev. Buddy Herald officiating. Interment followed at the
Greenhills Memory Gardens in Claypool Hill, VA Pallbearers were one grandson,
Adam Blankenship; and great-grandsons, Matt Blevins, Alex
Bussard, Cory Alicie, Jarred Alicie, and Eli Dunford.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2015, Richlands, Tazewell
Co., VA, Obituary
Bluefield Daily Telegraph (WV) - November 20, 2015
Dolly Joann Ferrell, age 78 [1937], of Richlands, Virginia passed away on
Thursday, November 19, 2015 at her home. Ms. Ferrell was born in Richlands, Virginia and was the
daughter of the late James Thomas and Nancy Jane Blankenship Hale.
She was a Richlands High School class of 1955 graduate and was a
secretary for General Shale. She was a lifelong resident of the Richlands area
and was a member of Gethsemane Baptist Church.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by three
sisters, Oakley Jackson, Elva Dye, and Hazel Hale; and two brothers, Troy Hale
and Arnold Hale. She was the last surviving member of her immediate family.
She was survived by: Her Husband, Hubert Lee "Dickie"
Ferrell. Son: Bradley Kirk Ferrell and wife, Janice of Richlands, VA Three
Grandchildren: Megan Lyn McAmis and husband, Justin of Bridgeport, WV, Bradley
Evan Ferrell and Samantha Paige Ferrell of Richlands, VA Sister of the Heart,
Brenda "Susie" Hampton of Pounding Mill, VA Several nieces, nephews
and many friends also survive.
A funeral service for Dolly Joann Ferrell
will be conducted at 11:00 am on Saturday, November 21, 2015 at the Hurst-Scott
Funeral Chapel in Richlands, VA with Rev. Monte Elswick and Pastor Marc Brooks
officiating. Interment will follow at Greenhills Memory Gardens at Claypool Hill,
VA Pallbearers will be: Earnest Walk, Jr., Joseph Whitt, Shannon Hampton, Jeff
Hampton, Cecil Hess, and Jordan White.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
1940 Census, Maiden Spring District,
Tazewell Co., VA,
Hale, James T. 40, M, VA, Head,
Hale, Nancy 43, F, VA, Wife,
Hale, Okley 11, F, VA, Dau,
Hale, Arnold 09, M, VA, Son,
Hale, Elva 06,
F, VA, Dau,
Hale, Dolly 03, F, VA, Dau,
Hale, Troy 19,
M, VA, Son,
Hale, Virginia 19, F, WV, DauL,
Hale, Shirley 00, F, VA, GDau,
https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:VR16-VYJ
+2015, Tazewell, Tazewell
Co., VA, Obituary
Bluefield Daily Telegraph (WV) Date: February 2, 2015
Jack P. Chambers, age 86, of Tazewell, VA died Saturday, January
31, 2015 at his home. Born November 22, 1928, he was the older son of the late
Boyd Ramey Chambers and Audrey
Mae Blankenship Chambers.
In 1956 he and Nancy Ellen Leslie were married and remained so
until her death in 2005.
He is survived by his brother, Joseph R. Chambers of Troutville, VA
and his niece, Susan Chambers Nork of Charlotte, NC.
There will be no formal funeral or burial service. The ashes of
such of his mortal remains as is not useful for research in the University of Virginia Medical School will be spread in accordance with
directions to his Executor.
During his life he planted a few trees and wrote this notice of his
death, previous thereto of course. If anything might be further said, it would
be of even less importance.
Arrangements are being handled by Peery & St. Clair Funeral
Home of Tazewell, VA
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2015, Tazewell, Tazewell Co., VA, Obituary
Bluefield Daily Telegraph (WV) Date: March 9, 2015
Patsy Ann Smith Pickett, age 49, of Tazewell, VA died Thursday,
March 5, 2015 at Buchanan General Hospital in Grundy, [Buchanan Co.,] VA Born May 15, 1965 at Richlands, VA,
she was a daughter of the late Charlie and Augusta Rose Smith.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by one
daughter, Pat Ann Pickett; four brothers, Garland Smith, Bobby Joe Smith,
Dennis Wayne Smith, and Billy Ray Smith.
She is survived by three sons, Clifton Pickett of Richlands, VA,
Jonathan Pickett of North Tazewell, VA and Ervan Blankenship of Oakwood, VA;
three daughters, Amanda Pickett of
Gratton, VA, Samantha Chapman and Rosey Blankenship
both of Oakwood, VA; one brother, Charlie Lee Smith of Thompson Valley, VA;
four sisters, Barbara Martin of Claypool Hill, VA, Linda Johnson of Tazewell,
VA, Jean Smith of Cedar Bluff, VA, and Wanda Deel of Richlands, VA; four
grandchildren.
Funeral services will be conducted at 2 PM Tuesday, March 10, 2015
at Peery & St. Clair Funeral Home in Tazewell, VA with Pastor Edgar Mullins
and Brenda Blankenship officiating.
Burial will follow at Maplewood Cemetery in Tazewell, VA Family and friends
will serve as pallbearers.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2015, Tazewell, Tazewell Co., VA, Obituary
Bluefield Daily Telegraph (WV) Date: August 15, 2015
Mikel Ray Justus, 63, of Tazewell, Virginia, joined his beloved son
and eternal Father in heaven on August 13, 2015 after a brief illness while at
the University of Virginia Medical Center in Charlottesville, [City, VA]. Mikel was born on August 27, 1951 to the
late Thomas Graham and Edna Lillian Justus.
Growing up in Hurley, Virginia as the youngest of four boys, Mikel
loved telling stories of the travesties of growing up as the youngest of four
boys but all who know them know the love these brothers share. After high
school and attending Berea College, Mikel worked as a heavy equipment operator
and spent every free moment loving his wife and son, who were his world. The
love of a husband and wife is like no other and Mikel was blessed to celebrate
40 years of marriage with the love of his life, his best friend, Marilyn Ruth Blankenship Justus. Mikel was a proud American and staunch
supporter of our military. Having spent a great deal of time with his son Aaron
at Walter Reed during his son's illness, Mikel had a special respect for
wounded warriors. Mikel loved his pets, his wildlife, his garden and playing
golf with his son and brother. Mikel loved the Lord, worshipping with his
church family and especially loved hearing his beautiful wife sing at the
Fountain of Joy Church in Pounding Mill, Virginia.
To be absent from this world means Mikel is walking the streets of
heaven with his son, Mikel Aaron Justus and beloved Mother. Mikel leaves a void
in the lives of so many who loved and admired him: his loving and sacrificing
wife Marilyn who never left his side during his illness, his brothers, Verlon
and wife Janice of Cleveland, Ohio, Graham Jr. of Hurley, Virginia, and Phillip
and wife Cindy of Princeton, WV and his special niece and nephew, Erin and
Jonathan Wellman, who will miss him tremendously; brothers and sisters-in-law
and numerous other nieces and nephews.
Services to celebrate his life will be held on Sunday, August 16,
2015 at Singleton Funeral Service in Cedar Bluff, Virginia. Per Mikel's wishes,
his remains will be cremated.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2015, Tazewell, Tazewell Co., VA, Obituary
Bluefield Daily Telegraph (WV) Date: September 2, 2015
Rebecca Jane "Becky Jane" Blankenship, age 95, of Tazewell, Virginia, passed
away Monday, August 31, 2015 at Commonwealth Assisted Living at Claypool Hill, Virginia. She was born
in Buchanan County and was the daughter of the late Riley and Laura White
Wimmer.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, George Hassell Blankenship; six sisters and three brothers. She was the last surviving member
of her immediate family.
Survivors are: Two Sons:
Gene Edward Blankenship and wife, Donnie Gene of Columbus,
Mississippi, James Evert
Blankenship of Tazewell,
Virginia; Four Grandchildren: Crystal Regina Stephens, Mike Boyle, Remsey
Michelle Nash, and Steven Hariston; Five Great-Grandchildren: Ashley, Kaleb,
Jessica, Ian, and Seth; Great-Great-Grandchild: Hagan.
Funeral services will be conducted Friday, September 4, 2015 at 1pm
at the Hurst-Scott Funeral Chapel in Richlands, Virginia with the Rev. Jimmie
Cole officiating. Interment will follow at the White-Jewell Family Cemetery on
White Mtn. near Jewell Valley, Virginia. Family and friends will serve as
pallbearers.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2015, Tazewell, Tazewell Co., VA, Obituary
Bluefield Daily Telegraph (WV) - November 10, 2015
Dorothy Mae Harman,
born July 13, 1929, age 86, of Tazewell, Virginia went home to be with the Lord
on Sunday, November 8th. She was born in Buchanan County, Virginia and the
daughter of the late Reverend
David and Nora Bailey Blankenship.
Dorothy was an excellent seamstress, and made her children's
clothing. She enjoyed crafts and making flower arrangements and decorations for
churches and her friends. She loved life, her family, and her church, was a
devoted Christian and Prayer Warrior and founding member of the Oakwood Full
Gospel Church. A loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister,
aunt and friend.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by three
loving sisters, Lucy Belcher, Ruby Cox, and Faye Street;
Brothers, Arthur "Mousie" Blankenship, Orvil "Badeye" Blankenship, and James
H. "Rabbit" Blankenship.
She is survived by her loving husband of 66 years, Kendris Harman,
daughter Judy Honaker-Martin and husband Coy of Abingdon, VA; son James Harman
and wife Linda of Richlands, VA; daughter Teresa Brown and husband Mike of
Bristol, TN; sister Trula Harman and husband Clyde of Oakwood, VA; brothers Junior Blankenship and
wife Barbara of Oakwood, VA and Bill Blankenship
and wife Jean of Norton, VA She is also survived by six grandchildren whom she
adored, loved and prayed for daily: Misti and Richie Drum of Richlands, VA,
Brogie and Kim Harman of Lebanon, VA, Lindsey and Mark Bandy of Richlands, VA,
Michael Brown II of Bristol, TN, Jaima Harman of Richlands, VA, and Ren and De
Harman of Christiansburg, VA
Funeral service will be held on Wednesday, November 11th at 1:00 pm
at Oakwood Full Gospel Church with Rev. Jerry Harman officiating. Entombment
will follow in the Greenhills Memory Gardens, Claypool Hill, VA Pallbearers
are: Brogie Harman, Michael Brown II, Ren Harman, Richie Drum, Mark Bandy, J.T.
Harman, and Parker Bandy. Honorary
pallbearers will be Ronnie Belcher, Donnie Belcher, Larry Blankenship, Mike Cox, Greg Blankenship, Ricky
Blankenship, Terry Blankenship, Jamie Blankenship,
and David (Pete) Blankenship.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2015, Tazewell, Tazewell
Co., VA, Obituary
Bluefield Daily Telegraph (WV) - December 5, 2015
Viola Kathleen Kulchar, age 88 of Tazewell, VA died Thursday,
December 3, 2015 at her home. Born March 4, 1927 at Atwell, WV she was a
daughter of the late William Nelson and Sidney Hicks Nelson Blevins. She was of
the holiness faith.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two sons,
Newman Robert Stone and Andy Kulchar, IV; one daughter, Anna Price; two
brothers, Clarence Nelson and Brud Blevins; two sisters, Geraldine Blevins and
Blanche Day.
She is survived by two daughters, Margaret Moore and husband, Mike
of Tazewell, VA and Kay Curtis of North Tazewell, VA; brother, James Blevins of
Stuart, VA; thirteen grandchildren,
Melissa Kroll, Melanie Moore, Angie Kulchar, Michelle Addair, Keisha Cole, J. L. Blankenship, Jerry Blankenship,
Michael Curtis, David Curtis, Camille Beers, Matthew Curtis, Ellery Curtis, and
Christina Blankenship; twenty great grandchildren; special
friend and caregiver, Frances Barnes of Tazewell, VA
Funeral services will be conducted at 2 PM Sunday, December 6, 2015
at Peery & St. Clair Funeral Home in Tazewell, VA with the Reverend Kenny
Fields officiating. Burial will follow at Grandview Memory Gardens in
Bluefield, VA Family and friends will serve as pallbearers.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2015, North Tazewell, Tazewell Co., VA, Obituary
Bluefield Daily Telegraph (WV) Date: April 1, 2015
Harold Edward Sparks, 67, of North Tazewell, VA died Monday, March
30, 2015 at the Veterans Hospital in Johnson
City, [Washington Co.,] TN following a battle with cancer. He was born January 18, 1948
in Richlands, VA, the eldest child of Pansy Sparks of North Tazewell and the
late Wade Sparks.
Harold was an avid bowler and loved to trout fish with his longtime
buddy, Dudley Earls of North Tazewell. He served his country in the Vietnam War
and worked in the coal mines most of his career.
Survivors include his wife of 44 years, Nancy Sparks; one daughter,
Patricia Johnson and husband Mike of North Tazewell; one son Harold
"Jr" and wife Susannah of Bluefield, WV; sisters Julie East and
husband Clay of English, IN, Francis Casey of Muskogee, OK, Margaret Meade and
husband Don of North Tazewell and Kathy McGuire-Phipps of North Tazewell;
brothers, Raymond Sparks and wife Barbara of Bandy, VA and Rex Sparks of Rocky
Gap, VA; two grandsons, Adam Herald of North Tazewell and Zachary "Big
Z" Sparks of Bluefield; two step
granddaughters, Kathy Penley and Crissy Blankenship
and five step great grandchildren.
The family is honoring the request of Harold to be cremated and to
have family and friends visit the family at their home at 254 Railroad Ave.,
North Tazewell, VA
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2015, North Tazewell, Tazewell Co., VA, Obituary
Bluefield Daily Telegraph (WV) Date: May 6, 2015
Joyce Gullett Moore, age 81 of the Wrights Valley area of North
Tazewell, VA died Monday May 4, 2015 at Commonwealth Memory Care at Cedar Bluff, [Tazewell
Co.,] VA. Born May 19,
1933 at Dante, VA, she was a daughter of the late John Henry Gullett and Cynthia Bertie Gullett.
She was a member of the Tip Top United Methodist Church. She was a
loyal wife, mother, and grandmother, who was devoted
to family, friends, and her church family. Joyce became a skilled woodworker
later in life and produced numerous remarkable works. She especially enjoyed
sharing the woodworking hobby with her great grandson, Gavin.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her
husband, Samuel Lycuryus Moore, II; two sisters, Doris Brewster and Shirley
Tolbert.
She is survived by her son, Sam L. Moore, III and Linda of North
Tazewell, VA; one sister, Janice Blankenship of North Tazewell, VA; one granddaughter,
Jessica D. Hoops and husband, Clarence E. "Chuckie" Hoops of
Bluefield, VA; one great-grandson, Gavin Chase Hoops; numerous nieces and
nephews.
Funeral services will be conducted at 2 PM Thursday, May 7, 2015 at
Peery & St. Clair Funeral Home Chapel in Tazewell, VA with Pastor Jim Horn
officiating. Burial will follow at the Moore Family Cemetery on Bailey Switch
Road in North Tazewell, VA Pallbearers will be David
Brewster, Tim V. Musick, Stuart Moore, Kenny Holbrook, Charlie Roe Holbrook,
and Frank Melvin.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2015, North Tazewell, Tazewell Co., VA,
Obituary
Bluefield Daily Telegraph (WV) Date: June 12, 2015
Orrin King Marrs, 80, of North Tazewell, VA, passed away Thursday,
June 11, 2015 at Bluefield Regional
Medical Center, [Mercer Co., WV]. Born July 31, 1934, he was the son of
the late James Casper and Addie Elizabeth Neel Marrs.
Mr. Marrs was a member of Graham Christian Church and also the
Teamsters Union Local #175. He retired from Betsy Ross/Flowers Bakery as a
truck driver after 21 years of service. He had also been a salesman for
Virginia Foods. He enjoyed watching NASCAR racing and had served his country in
the National Guard for 8 years.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by sisters: Ruth Bandy and Mary Blankenship; brothers: David and Bill Marrs; daughter:
Kimberly Mutter.
Those left to cherish his memory are his wife of 60 years: Kathleen
Brewster Marrs of North Tazewell, VA; son: Roger Marrs and wife, Linda of
Bluefield, VA; daughters: Carol Scott and husband, David of Kenton, OH, Lisa
Justus and husband, Timothy of Falmouth, KY; sister: Bernice Parris of NC; 9
grandchildren; 4 great-grandchildren and another expected in Oct.; several
nieces and nephews.
A service to celebrate the life of Mr. Marrs will be held Saturday,
June 13, 2015 at 3:00 p.m. at Dudley Memorial Chapel in Bluefield, VA with the
Rev Gary Lyons officiating. Entombment will follow at Grandview Memory
Mausoleum. Family and friends will serve as pallbearers.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Virginia
Beach City
2015, Virginia Beach City, VA, Obituary
Published in The Virginian Pilot on June 26,
2015
Raymond Dale "Ray" Copeland, 69, of Virginia Beach passed
away Wednesday, June 24, 2015 at Envoy of Staunton,
[Augusta Co., VA]. Mr. Copeland was born on March 22, 1946,
a son of the late James W. Copeland, Sr. and Clarice H. Copeland.
Ray attended Frank W. Cox High School and was a veteran of the
United States Air Force having served during the Vietnam era. A retiree of
General Electric of Norfolk, he was also an accomplished mechanic and carpenter
with over 40 years of experience. Ray was born and raised in the Norfolk and
Virginia Beach area where he learned to fish and crab with his father. He loved
the ocean and in later years he could often be found fishing off the Virginia
Beach pier. Ray loved to read and write, kept a journal and wrote poetry about
life's unexpected journeys. He was a talented artist in his youth who enjoyed
drawing and painting and competed in several art competitions. Mr. Copeland
appreciated life's simple joys and was always grateful to anyone who touched
his life even in the smallest way. He will be remembered and missed by family
and friends.
In addition to his parents, Mr. Copeland was preceded in death by a
brother, James W. Copeland, Jr.
Surviving are four daughters, Patricia, Deborah, Anita and
Christina; three brothers, Jerry W. Copeland of Huntington, WV, Donald E.
Copeland of Virginia Beach and William W. Copeland of Staunton; a sister, Patricia Blankenship [b.08Feb1949] of Rock Hill, SC; an aunt, Ruth Hammond
of Norfolk; and a number of grandchildren, nieces and nephews, also survive.
Burial arrangements will be conducted at a later date in Virginia
Beach.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2015, Virginia Beach City, VA, Obituary
http://www.seaverfuneralservice.com/?pagetype=obitlink&obit_id=1643216
Brandon Richard Johnson, 26, of Virginia Beach, VA died Tuesday,
August 4, 2015 in Virginia Beach, VA Born in La Porte, IN August 14, 1988 he
was the son of Richard Dewayne and Beverly Denise Lawson Johnson of Bluefield.
Brandon previously worked in retail sales and was currently making
his home in Virginia Beach.
In addition to his parents survivors include his maternal grandmother, Juanita Blankenship of Bluefield; one sister, Amanda Sly of
North Judson, IN; two aunts, Cindy Schulz and Janet Suroweic both of La Porte,
IN; and one uncle, Gary Dean Walskog of Valparaiso, IN.
Brandon also had many friends he considered extended family in
Virginia Beach who loved and cared for him. He will truly be missed. His
parents had no idea he touched so many hearts and they thank you for your
kindness and support of Brandon, when he lived there, and for them now as they
go through this difficult time. They would like to send special thanks to
Kelley, Rob, Tabatha, Cody and Steve and to all of his friends in Virginia
Beach.
Memorial services to celebrate the life of Brandon will be
conducted 3:00 PM Saturday, August 22, 2015, at the George W. Seaver Chapel of
Seaver Funeral Home in Princeton with George Nolley as Eulogist.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2015, Virginia Beach City, VA, Obituary
Published in The Herald-Dispatch on Nov. 22,
2015
Ronald "Kelly" Lucas, age 47, passed away at his home on
July 11, 2015, in Virginia Beach, VA
He was preceded in death by his brother Jeffrey Scott Lawton and
his father Ronald Lucas.
He is survived by his mother
Cheryl Blankenship and step
father Dickie Blankenship; one son, Devon Lucas and one brother, Zack Blankenship.
A celebration of life service will be held 2 p.m. Tuesday, November
24, 2015, at Woodmere Memorial Park Chapel, Huntington, WV
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Warren
+2015, Front Royal, Warren Co., VA, Obituary
Published in Northern Virginia Daily on Oct.
3, 2015
Barbara Ann Baker Hoover, 72, of Front Royal, Virginia died
Thursday, October 1, 2015, at Blue Ridge Hospice Residential Care Center, [Winchester
City, VA] surrounded by
her loving family. Mrs. Hoover was born in 1943 in Otsego, West Virginia, the
daughter of the late Albert Wheeler Baker and Eula Marie Blankenship.
She was a former member of the Shenandoah Farms Fire and Rescue
Company #6, where she served as secretary, photographer and ambulance driver.
She was also qualified to drive an engine. She enjoyed bowling, where she met
her husband, Don. She also enjoyed Golden Oldies (1950's) Music. Mrs. Hoover
was a homemaker.
She married Donald Leon Hoover on May 10 1980, in Fairfax,
Virginia.
Surviving with her husband are two daughters, Lisa Ann Bolden
(Scott), amd Aleta Kathryn Hoover (Linda Kitchen); two sons, Guy Edward Staats
and Robert Edward Hoover; three grandchildren, Brandie Marie Branzelle, Deanna Alecia
Marie Jenkins, and Philip Robert Brian Jenkins; three great grandchildren,
Madison Elizabeth Winner, Ethan Richard Donald Winner, and Vincent Parker
Massullo; and her sister, Jo Blankenship Gearheart (John).
She loved her family and enjoyed spoiling her grandchildren and
great grandchildren.
Since Barbara's wishes were to be cremated, there will be no
viewing or service.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Washington
+2015, Abingdon, Washington Co., VA, Obituary
http://www.tricities.com/obituaries/article_3994a9ed-e7bf-5a04-bbf3-4e887bc34453.html
Millie "Mae" Blankenship Hall of Abingdon, Virginia passed away on
Saturday, February 28, 2015 at her home. Born November 18, 1924 in Buchanan
County, she was the daughter of the late Linco and Nancy Cooper Blankenship.
She was a homemaker and a Custodian for Various people and
businesses in the Grundy area.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her
husband, Robert Earl Hall; five brothers,
Willie, Jim, Arthur, Clell and Miles Blankenship;
one infant brother; two sisters, Ollie Ward, Mary McClanahan; and one infant sister.
Survivors Include One Son, Joseph "Joe" Hall of Abingdon,
Virginia; One Daughter, Roberta Hall-Hunt and husband Bill of Abingdon,
Virginia; Two Grandsons, Joseph Nathan Hall and Robert Matthew Hunt; One
Granddaughter, Emma Grace Meadows; Loving Daughter in law, Mandy Gail Hall of
Abingdon, Virginia; and Special Friend and Caregiver, Jean Buck of Abingdon,
Virginia. Also surviving are a host of Family and
Friends Mae is the last surviving member of her immediate family.
Funeral services for Millie "Mae" Hall will be held on
Wednesday, March 4, 2015, 2 p.m. at the Virginia Funeral Home Chapel at Grundy,
Virginia with the Revs Danny Hess and Gary Charles officiating with burial to
follow at Mountain Valley Memorial Park, Big Rock, Virginia. Serving as Pallbearers will be Miles, Earl, Ray,
Sonny, Ronnie and Ira, Jr. Blankenship And Robert
Matthew Hunt. Serving as Honorary
Pallbearers will be Virgus Blankenship, Larry
Crouse, Tommy Bower, Timmy Potter, Frankie Smith, Edgar Tester and Joseph
Nathan Hall.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2015, Abingdon, Washington Co., VA, Obituary
Bristol Herald Courier (VA) Date: March 28, 2015
Maggie Mullins Matney, age 76, passed on Thursday, March 26, 2015,
at her home. Maggie was born in Paynesville, WV to the late Walker Mullins and
Oma Allen Mullins.
She was a strong believer in Christ and a member of Souls Harbor
Church. Maggie was a loving mother and grandmother and will be missed by all
who knew her.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her
ex-husband, Perry Matney; and brother, Adison Mullins.
She is survived by four children, Donald Ray (Rita) Matney of
Abingdon, VA. Ronald (Teresa) Matney of Abingdon, VA, Ted (Tricia) Matney of
Abingdon, VA; and Linda (Randall) Smith of Roswell, Ga.; sisters, Peggy Wagner,
Media Blevins, Macie Sessions, Lucille Mullins, and Dacie Stacy; brothers, Acie
Mullins, Doliver Mullins and Oliver Mullins; special sisters-in-law, Josephine
Mullins, Gracie Daniels, Josephine Matney and Crystal Mullins; grandchildren,
Brandon (Tara) Matney, Keisha (Sam) Taylor, Misty (Matt) Echols, Jason Matney,
Nevaeh Grace Matney, Bridget Elswick, and Ross Smith; great-grandchildren, Katie Williams, Sydney Williams, Braxton
Taylor, Kaleb Taylor, Abby Taylor, Madeline Taylor, Brooke Taylor, Elizabeth
Echols, Scout Echols, Lilly Mae Matney, Dalton Junior Blankenship, and Tanner Cain Hayden; and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held at 12 p.m. Sunday, March 29, 2015 at
the Souls Harbor Church, 375 Bonham Road, Bristol, VA, with Pastor Dean
Livingston officiating. Interment will follow at 2:30 p.m. in Green Hills
Memorial Gardens Mausoleum in Claypool Hill, VA Pallbearers will be Misty
Echols, Keisha Taylor, Bridget Elswick, Neveah Matney, Brandon Matney, Jason
Matney, Ross Smith, Matt Echols, Sam Taylor, Jerry Mullins, and Tony Sessions.
Honorary pallbearers will be Roger Stacy, Vic Sessions, Dickie Chaney, and
Eugene Anderson.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2015, Abingdon, Washington Co., VA, Obituary
Harvey George Luttrell, age 81, of Abingdon, Virginia, formerly of
Cedar Bluff, Virginia, passed away Friday, May 22, 2015, at Grace Healthcare in
Abingdon, Virginia. He was the son of the late George and Pauline Luttrell of
Cedar Bluff, Virginia and had made his home in the Belfast community for 43
years.
Harvey was an avid fisherman, hunter and outdoorsman. He operated
Indian Creek Garage for more than 45 years and was well known for his
mechanical knowledge. He attended Community Heights Church at Wardell,
Virginia.
Harvey was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 52 years, Winona
Blankenship Luttrell, as well
as sisters, Rosemary Harrison and Winnie Luttrell; and son-in-law, Danny
Barnhart.
Survivors include his greatest joys in life, his four children,
which included, Deborah Barnhart, Bowling Green, Kentucky, Gerald Luttrell and
wife Kay, Blacksburg, Virginia, Roseann Jones and husband Mike, Lebanon,
Virginia, Michael Luttrell and wife Laurie, Pounding Mill, Virginia; seven
grandchildren, Amanda Barnhart Slaughter and husband Brian, Gregory Luttrell and
wife Erin, Timothy Barnhart and wife Mandi, Andrew Jonas and wife Deanna, Sarah
Luttrell, Rachel Jonas Parsons and husband Cameron, and Zachary Luttrell; three
great-granddaughters, Veronica Slaughter, Autumn Slaughter, and Haley Jonas;
one sister, Betty Ann Martin, Abingdon, Virginia; and several beloved nieces
and nephews.
Funeral services will be conducted 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, May 26,
2015, in the Singleton Funeral Service chapel, Cedar Bluff, Virginia with the
Rev. Bill Keele officiating. Interment will follow in the Greenhills Memory
Gardens, Claypool Hill, Virginia.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2015, Abingdon, Washington Co., VA, Obituary
Bristol
Herald Courier (VA) Date: August 10, 2015
Herman "Mac" McMurry was born
on June 24, 1932, in Prater, Virginia, to Charles L. McMurry and Elzena Owens
McMurry. Mac died at home on Sunday, August 9, 2015. He fought a courageous six
month battle with the effects of Aortic Aneurism surgery.
Mac was predeceased by his parents; his
sister, Pauline McMurry Childress; his brother, Harlis McMurry; and his nephew,
Edgar Childress.
He is survived by his wife of 63 years,
Peggy Abbott McMurry; his son, Lt. Col. Sean McMurry, his wife, Erin, their
daughters and Mac's beloved granddaughters, Grace, Claire and Kate; his
brother-in-law, friend and helper, M. David Abbott; his niece, Claudine Childress
Blankenship , her husband, Larry, and their children, Dia and David; his nephew,
Steven Childress, his wife, Sharon, and their children, Emily and Ryan; and many
cousins and friends, both in Florida and Virginia.
Mac graduated from Garden High School in
Oakwood, VA, where he played football, basketball and baseball and studied
other subjects as little as possible. While he was on the basketball team, they
went to State Championship games all four years and won twice and Mac was an
all-state champion. People in that neighborhood still talk about that
Championship Season.
He graduated from West Virginia Business
School in Bluefield, WV and then went to L.S.U. School of Banking in Baton,
Rouge, La. He became a Bank officer in Clearwater, Fla. and spent his entire
banking career in Florida, forming bank holding companies. He planned to retire
to the mountains of Virginia and he did and here he shall remain. Mac was a
kind, caring, helpful man and donated much of his spare time to the
Comprehensive Cancer Center at Duke University in Durham, NC. He and Peggy
spent many years on the Board of the Citizens Advisory Committee of the Cancer
Center. He is a member of Abingdon United Methodist Church.
A memorial service will be held at a
later date.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2015, Abingdon, Washington Co., VA, Obituary
Dallas F. Phillips, Jr., 80, passed away Friday, September 11,
2015, from injuries received in an accident at his home. He was born March 13,
1935, in Washington County, VA to the late Dallas Franklin Phillips, Sr. and Eulalah Nichols Phillips.
In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by one
sister, Melba Elizabeth Snead; and one brother, Robert L. Phillips. Dallas was
a lifelong resident of Washington County, VA and a member of Faith Baptist
Church in Damascus, VA He enjoyed spending time in the outdoors especially
farming. He was also an avid motorcycle enthusiast. He was a loving husband and
caring father his family will forever cherish his memory.
Survivors include his wife of 55 years, Ann Phillips of Abingdon, VA;
two daughters, Rita June Phillips of Hillsville, VA, and Connie Ann Causby and
husband, Charles, of Abingdon, VA; two sisters,
Rachel Baker of Blountville, Tenn. and Beulah Blankenship
of Goldsboro, NC.; several nieces, nephews and two special lifelong friends,
Mike Noonkester and Bobby Puckett.
Funeral services will be held at 7 p.m. Sunday, September 13, 2015,
in the Frost Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. John Surber officiating.
Graveside services will be held at 10 a.m. Monday, September 14, 2015 at
Knollkreg Memorial Park. Family and friends will gather at the funeral home by
9:45 a.m. to travel in procession to the cemetery. Pallbearers will be Jimmy
Fritz, Steve Phillips, Johnny Smith, Donnie Fritz and Travis Fritz.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2015, Abingdon, Washington
Co., VA, Obituary
Anita Darleen Eades departed this world on October 22, 2015, at
Johnson Memorial Hospital after a long illness.
She loved people and took a genuine interest in their lives.
People, especially children, were drawn to her warmth. She had a great sense of
humor and her quick wit entertained those around her. She loved music and
singing. Mrs. Eades loved to garden and tend to her houseplants. She could
revive plants others thought were hopeless. Her garden was her joy in the
spring and summer months. She was of Christian Faith and had attended Baptist
churches in her adult life. She had a particular love of Watauga Chapel where
she would attend special singings in the summer. She was mother to many cats
and dogs over the years. Her most recent pets were three cats: Mali, Thomas and
Lilly.
She was preceded in death by her beloved mother, Mable Warf and father, Letcher Warf. Also preceding
her in death were her husband of 38 years, Robert Eades; her sisters, Dreama Spence, Debbie Blankenship, and Dorcas McMurray; her brother, Bobby
Warf; her nieces, Melanie Abernathy, Patty Ann McMurray; and great niece,
Lauren Baumgardener.
She is survived by two daughters, Amber Hermann and husband, Nick,
and Angela Eades-LaFollette and husband, Randy; and her sisters, Sharon "Kay"
Abernathy and husband, Chuck, and Don Morris and husband, Sam. She is also
survived by many nieces and nephews; and her special friend, Kim Blevins, who
was her primary caregiver for the past four years.
The service will be held at Frost Funeral Home in Abingdon at 3
p.m. on Sunday, October 25, 2015. Burial immediately
following at Knollkreg Cemetery. The service will be conducted by Dr.
Robert Russell, pastor of Celebration Church in Blountville, Tennessee.
Pallbearers will be Nick Herman, Randy "RJ" LaFollette, Charles
Spence, Sr., Randy Eads, John McMurray and Andy Passmore.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2015, Abingdon, Washington Co., VA, Obituary
Alice M. Blankenship,
84 [1931], passed
away on Friday, November 20, 2015, at Abingdon Health and Rehab. She was born
in McDowell County, WV, daughter of the late Charles Phillips and Myrtle
Blaylock Phillips Strickland.
Alice loved to fish, cook, and play cards. She attended Rosedale
Baptist Church services at Abingdon Health and Rehab Center.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Noah Blankenship; infant daughter, Diana Blankenship; sisters Nell Mawall and Shirley Asbury;
and brothers, Charles Phillips Jr. and Johnny Strickland.
Mrs. Blankenship is survived by her sons, Donya
"Tanker" Blankenship
of Hurley, VA, and Darwin Eli Blankenship and
wife, Anita, of Land O'Lakes, Fla.; her daughters,
Sonya B. Justus of Hurley, VA, and Delilah O'Quinn and husband, J. D., of Abingdon; sisters, Lexie Rose of
Cleveland, Ohio, and Marie Pannell of Falls Mill, VA; eight grandchildren and
17 great-grandchildren.
The funeral service will be held at 7 p.m. Sunday, November 22,
2015, at the Main Street Chapel of Farris Funeral Service with Brother Greg
Sanders officiating. There will be a private graveside service at Green Hills
Memory Gardens on Monday.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Waynesboro
City
2015, Waynesboro City, VA, Obituary
Shirley Marie (Hogsett) Puckett, 75, of Waynesboro went home to be
with the Lord on Tuesday, March 3, 2015 with her family by her side. Born
August 26, 1939 in Augusta County, she was the daughter of the late Oscar C.
and Mattie (Cash) Hogsett.
On July 10, 1956 she married, Morris Pace Puckett. The two shared a
blessed union of 58 years together. Shirley enjoyed spending time and caring
for her family. They were her greatest joy in life. In earlier years, she loved
taking cruises with her husband, as well as traveling to Hawaii and the
Bahamas. She was co-owner with her husband of Fitzgerald Tires in
Charlottesville, until his retirement.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her
brother, Carl Hogsett in 2005; her best friend, Shirley Fitzgerald in January
2015.
In addition to her loving husband, survivors include her three
daughters, Sharon Lynn Johnson of Crozet, Frances Darlene Harris of Waynesboro
and Dawn Michele Anderson and husband, Jeff of Waynesboro; sisters, Marion
Nuchols of Staunton and Edith Gibson of Waynesboro; grandchildren, Christina Kestner, Valerie Blankenship, David Harris and wife, Miranda, Travis Anderson and Timmy
Anderson.
A funeral service will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Monday, March 9,
2015 at the Waynesboro Chapel of Reynolds Hamrick Funeral Homes, 618 W. Main
St. Burial will follow in Augusta Memorial Park. Active pallbearers will be
Jeff Anderson, Travis Anderson, Timmy Anderson, Tony Campbell, Brian Marks and
Ross Price.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2015, Waynesboro City, VA, Obituary
Randall Armistead "Randy" Blankenship, 59, of Waynesboro went to be with his
Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Sunday, May 24, 2015 at Augusta Health, [Fishersville,
Augusta Co., VA]. Born February 10, 1956 in Charlottesville, he was the son of the
late Randolph Addison and Mary Elizabeth (Armistead) Blankenship.
Randy was currently serving as the Associate Pastor of Wayside
Baptist Church, where he had worked for 30 faithful years. In addition to
serving as the associate pastor, he also acted as the Music Director, a staff
evangelist and was the youth leader of the church. Wayside Baptist Church
members were family to Randy. Music was a passion of his, and he enjoyed
singing and playing the guitar, the mandolin and the piano. He also liked to
hunt, shoot, watch and coach sports and spend time with his family. He will be
remembered by those who knew him best as a "giver", as he was always
willing to help anyone in need. His smile and affection for his family, his
church and close friends will be missed by all.
Survivors include his devoted and loving wife, Karen (Cash)
Blankenship of Waynesboro; his
two daughters he adored, Kandy (Blankenship) Rothgeb and husband, Duane of Waynesboro and Kara (Blankenship) Floyd and husband, Nathan of Crimora; grandchildren,
Corey, Cobey, Bubba and Juli-An Rothgeb, Zachary Floyd and his soon to be
grandson, Randall Cash Floyd; brother, Montague Dixon, II of Charlottesville; sister, Phyllis
Lumpkin and husband, Raymond; three nephews and four nieces; as well as his
granddog, Vinny.
A funeral service will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Thursday, May 28,
2015 at Wayside Baptist Church, 45 Turk Mountain Lane, Waynesboro, with Pastor
Jerry Cline, Gary Spradlin and Pastor Lonnie Strickland officiating. Burial
will follow in Riverview Cemetery. Active pallbearers will be Mike Dixon, Montague
Dixon, III, Joe Harris, Jeff Kestner, Jim Puffenbarger, Dallas Rittenhouse,
Timmy Johnson and Jamey Barnhart. Honorary pallbearers will be his church
family of Wayside Baptist.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2015, Waynesboro City, VA, Obituary
Linda Louise Taylor Beauchamp, 66, of Waynesboro passed away Thursday,
July 16, 2015 at the Augusta Health Center. Born in Washington, DC, September
12, 1948, she was the daughter of the late John Taylor, Jr. and Agnes Conley
Taylor.
Linda spent her life giving to others. She gave her time and love
to her family, friends and animals. For many years she worked as a CNA where
she was affectionately referred to as "an angel."
She is survived by four children,
Terry Blankenship and his fiancé Kimberly of Lynchburg,
Tanya Nixon and her husband Russell of Rustburg, Tammy Carden and her husband
Jesse and Avannah Beauchamp all of Waynesboro; one brother, John Taylor, III;
ten grandchildren, Chase Blankenship, Autumn Blankenship,
Rissa Labryer, Willow Nance, Lauren Marshall, Blake Nixon, Amaya Nixon, Anthony
Swarts, Michaela Swarts and Dustyn Hudnall and one great grandchild, Levi
Marshall.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by one
granddaughter, Sara Marie Swarts.
A memorial service celebrating her life will be conducted at 12
Noon today, Saturday, July 18, 2015 at Hyland Heights Baptist Church with the
Rev. Rick Magee officiating.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
m. Robert Henry Beauchamp, 3 August 1985,
Mecklenburg, VA
+2015, Waynesboro City, VA, Obituary
Published in the Daily Freeman on Nov. 25, 2015
Mrs. Virginia Elizabeth Croy Brown Decker, age 91, formerly of
Covington, died Friday, Nov. 20, 2015, at Waynesboro Manor, Waynesboro, VA Mrs.
Decker was born Sept. 19, 1924 in McComas, WV, the daughter of the late Earl
Washington Croy, Sr. and Lera
Blankenship Croy.
Virginia graduated from Lynchburg College with a degree in
Education and Social Services. During her working career, she was employed as a
teacher by the Alleghany County School System from 1944 until 1946 before
retiring in 1989 from the Saugerties, N.Y. School System after 38 years of
service. Following her retirement, Mrs. Decker returned to Covington where she
was a member of Calvary Christian Church.
She was preceded in death by her first husband, William Henry
Brown, Sr. and her second husband, Alfred Lynn Decker, Sr.
Mrs. Decker is survived by two sons, William Henry Brown, Jr. and
wife, Beverly of Bedford and Croy McClain “Mac” Brown and wife, Josephine of
Selma; six grandchildren, William H. Brown, III, Rachel Michelle Brown, Thomas
Shelton Brown, Ronald Michael Vedder, Ian McClain Brown and Shawn Vincent
Brown; six great-grandchildren; and a number of nieces and nephews.
A graveside service will be conducted at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 24,
2015 at Alleghany Memorial Park with Rev. Mike Warren officiating.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
1930 Census, Covington, Alleghany Co., VA,
Croy, Earl W. Head, M, 33, WV,
Croy, Lera M. Wife, F, 25, VA,
Croy, Virginia E. Dau, F, 05, VA,
Croy, Earl W. Jr. Son,
M, 04, WV,
Croy, James E. Son, M, 02, TN,
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Wythe
2015, Austinville, Wythe Co., VA, Obituary
The Bland County Messenger, (Marion, VA) Date: January 10, 2015
Audrey Hope Fisher Horton, age 81, of Austinville, VA passed away
Tuesday, January 6, 2015. She was born May 23, 1933 in Wythe County, daughter
of the late Elbert Joseph and Cena Melton Fisher
She was preceded in death by a son, Timothy Dale Horton.
She is survived by her husband of 63 years, Raper Jackson Horton;
two sons, Doug Horton and Ella Liddle of Austinville, VA, Gary and Christine
Horton of Floyd, VA; four grandchildren, Robin King, Charity Horton, Wendy
Atkins and Andy Huff; seven great-grandchildren; three sisters, Lula Mae and Leon Blankenship of
Roanoke, VA, Ina Quarles of Vinton, VA, Charlotte and Carl Lineberry of King,
NC; two brothers, Tommy and Rita Fisher of Roanoke, VA, Michael and Joyce
Fisher of Fancy Gap, VA; and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Friday, January 9, 2015 at the
Reese Funeral Chapel with Elder Ronald Bowman officiating. Interment followed
in Foster Falls Cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2015, Cripple Creek, Wythe Co., VA, Obituary
The Roanoke Times, (VA) Date: January 16, 2015
Helen Conelle Wright Frye, 89, of Cripple Creek, passed away
Wednesday, January 14, 2015. She was born May 15, 1925, daughter of the late
Dewey Madison Wright and Ossie Burris Wright.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Harold Vincent Frye;
daughter, Shirley Bell; brother, Pierce Wright; two sisters, Carol Thompson and
Evon Fisher.
Helen was the oldest member of Crockett's Chapel United Methodist
Church with a 76 years membership.
She is survived by two sons and daughter-in-law, Dwight and Shirley
Frye, of Wytheville, VA, Clayton Travis Frye, of Austinville, VA; two daughters
and son-in-law, Dolores and Lowell Moore, of Kernersville, N.C, Ava Frye
Harrell, of Fort Chiswell, VA; ten grandchildren, seventeen great
grandchildren, three great-great-grandchildren; five sisters and brothers-in-law, June Blankenship,
of Ridgeway, VA, Rosetta Morrison, of Mt. Airy, NC, Pauline and Dan Moore, of
Wytheville, VA, Iris and Don Moore, of Pulaski, VA, Rita Morrison, of Pinnacle,
NC; brother, Beauford Wright, of Pulaski, VA; host of nieces and nephews.
Funeral Services will be held at 11: a.m. Saturday, January 17,
2015 at Crockett's Chapel United Methodist Church with the Reverend Jeff
Callahan officiating. Interment will follow in Rosewood Memorial Gardens, Rural
Retreat, VA
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2015, Crockett, Wythe Co., VA, Obituary
http://www.roanoke.com/obituaries/rhodes-bobby-lee/article_bb040770-9346-58a7-a163-3dbaf7482207.html
Bobby Lee Rhodes, 74, of Crockett, passed away Saturday, May 23,
2015, at his home. He was born in Wythe County May 30, 1940, the son of the
late Grover Rhodes and Effie
Rae Blankenship Rhodes.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Mittie Ann Duncan Rhodes;
brother, Walt Rhodes; sisters, Helen Miller and Jean Sproles.
He is survived by his son, Rickey Rhodes and wife, Donna, of Rural
Retreat; his daughter, Lisa Beggs and husband, Mark, of Rock, WV;
grandchildren, Brianna Rhodes and Tyler Pruett, Rickelle and Trevor Davis,
Tanner Beggs, Lee Beggs; brother, Blaine Rhodes and wife, Mary, of Rural
Retreat; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Charlie Miller of Rural Retreat,
Lynn Sadler of Bland, Marie Pickle of Crockett, Charlie and Linda Duncan of
Wytheville, Margaret and Jim Bisage of Tennessee, Marshall Duncan of Galax,
William Duncan of West Virginia; special friend, Shirley Vipperman of Rural
Retreat; several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held 8 p.m. Monday, May 25, 2015, at the
Lindsey Memorial Chapel with Pastor Greg Ezell officiating. A graveside
committal service will follow 9 a.m. Tuesday, May 26, 2015, in the Mountain
View Cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2015, Max Meadows, Wythe Co., VA, Obituary
The Bland County Messenger, (Marion, VA) Date: January 10, 2015
Buford Garfield Corvin, age 78, of Max Meadows, passed away Monday,
January 5, 2015. He was born in Wythe County on October 6, 1936, the son of the
late Authur Roscoe and Laura Hounshell Corvin.
Buford was preceded in death by an infant daughter, Lois Imogene
Corvin and three brothers, Rudolph Corvin, Randell Corvin, Melvin and Pearl
Corvin.
He is survived by his wife, Helen Louise Corvin, Max Meadows; children, Buford Lee Corvin, of Rural
Retreat, Adam Wade Corvin, of Rural Retreat, Fred Leroy and Debbie Stone, of
Max Meadows, Barbara Louise Blankenship, of
Wytheville, and Rebecca Diane Arnold, of Wytheville; grandchildren, Kymlee Corvin, Alex Corvin, Autumn Corvin, Zachery
Corvin, Amanda Stone, Rachel Stone, Jessica Stone, Kimberly Blankenship , Sabrina Stone, Lucas Arnold, Jaxson
Stone, Nicholas Wingo; great grandchildren, Gabriel Hedrick, Ayran Hedrick,
Noah Alley; sister, Josephine Corvin, of Crockett, and Joy Waller, of
Wytheville; brothers and sister in law, Ralph and Betty Corvin, of Wytheville,
and Clayton Corvin, of Wytheville; and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral service were held at 2 p.m.,
Friday, January 9, 2015 at Grubb Funeral Home Chapel with interment to follow
in the Berea Christian Church Cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2015, Max Meadows, Wythe Co., VA, Obituary
The Bland County Messenger, (Marion, VA) Date: May 13, 2015
Barbara Agee Tyeryar, 64, of Max Meadows left us on Monday, May 4,
2015. She was born May 17, 1950 in Bland County the daughter of the late Paul
Earl Sr. and Dorothy May
Blankenship Agee.
Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her son, Isaac
Darryl Tyeryar.
Surviving to cherish her memory are her son, Bobby Ronald Hale Jr.,
Pocahontas; three grandchildren, Larissa Manuel, Cherish and Noah Hale; two
brothers and sister-in-law, Paul Earl Agee Jr., Bastian and Jack Lee and Brenda
Agee, Bland; three sisters and brothers-in-law, Brenda Gayle and Terry Parker,
Kouma, Louisiana, Kathy Lynn Agee, Max Meadows and Marsha Gaye and Larry
Jessee, Bland; and several nieces and nephews.
Private funeral services were held Saturday, May 9, 2015 at 12:00
Noon at A. Vest & Sons Funeral Home, White Gate with the Rev. Henry Allen
Conley officiating. Burial followed in Salem Cemetery, Kimberling.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2015, Wytheville, Wythe Co., VA, Obituary
The Bland County Messenger, (Marion, VA) Date: February 18, 2015
Stella Mae Lambert Mitchell, age 87, of Wytheville, VA, passed away
Saturday, February 14, 2015. She was born December 31st 1927 in WV, the
daughter of the late Bill and Rosie Thompson Lambert.
She attended the Stoney Fork Community Church.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Floyd Mitchell Jr.; two
sons, Daniel Wayne Mitchell, and Michael Lee Mitchell; and two sisters, Helen Clark and Lucille Blankenship.
She is survived by Two daughters and sons-in-law, Margaret and
Eugene Arnold of Max Meadows VA, and Stella Jacqueline and Estel Garland of
Grahams Forge VA; a sister, Margaret Richardson of Wytheville, VA; a special
friend, Jennifer Bennett of Ivanhoe, VA; nine grandchildren, 16 great
grandchildren, two great great grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services was held Monday, February 16, 2015, at 2 p.m. at
the Barnett Funeral Home Chapel, with Pastor Carl Pauley officiating, interment
followed at the Rosewood Memorial Gardens in Rural Retreat, VA
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2015, Wytheville, Wythe Co., VA, Obituary
Lillie Gunter Walker, 87, of Wytheville, passed away Thursday,
October 1, 2015 at her home surrounded by her family. She was the daughter of
the late Robert M. and Nellie McGuire Gunter and a member of the First Assembly
of God Church.
Lillie's lifes work was her family who adored her, she was a
remarkable woman who was loved and admired by all who knew her and was an avid
gardener who loved flowers. Lillie loved vacationing with her daughters and
grandchildren.
Lillie was preceded in death by her husband, Steve Walker and
beloved son, Steve W. Walker, four sisters; one brother.
She is survived by her daughters
and sons-in-law, Debbie and
Darrell Blankenship of
Abingdon, Melinda and Danny Taylor of Wytheville, Teresa and Danny Sowers of
Christiansburg, Tammy Walker and Gordon Shumate of Wytheville, Judy and Doug
Jarvis of Rural Retreat; grandsons, Andy Walker of Blacksburg, Derek Karr of
Christiansburg, Travis Jarvis of Rural Retreat, Jason and Leanne Jarvis of
Rural Retreat; great granddaughters, Kelley Jarvis, Allyson Jarvis, Isabella
Albert; sisters and brother-in-law, Jean and Frank Reynolds of Pulaski, Sue
Morris of Summit Point, WV ; brothers and sisters-in-law, Sonny and Lora Gunter
of Christiansburg, Paul and Sylvia Gunter of Christiansburg, Jimmy and Carol
Gunter of Christiansburg; and several nieces and nephews also survive.
Graveside service will be held 2 p.m. Tuesday, October 6, 2015 at
the West End Cemetery, conducted by Bill Hankins and The Reverend Jack
Rutherford.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Darrell S. Blankenship – b. Jun 1954 - Abingdon, VA; https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:KY75-4KN
Relatives - Debra K. Blankenship, Lisa M.
Blankenship.
+2015, Wytheville, Wythe Co., VA, Funeral
http://www.tributes.com/obituary/show/Finis-B.-Blankenship-102987385
Finis B. Blankenship was born on November 27, 1942 and passed away on Monday, November
2, 2015.
Finis was a resident of Wytheville, Virginia at the time of his
passing. He was married to Truby.
Funeral services will be held 7:00 P.M. Thursday November 5 2015 at
the Lindsey Memorial Chapel with Pastor Curtis Crouse officiating with a
graveside committal service to follow 11:00 A.M. Friday at the Mountain View
Cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2015, Wytheville, Wythe Co., VA, Obituary
http://www.highlandfuneralservice.com/memsol.cgi?user_id=1691700
Finis B. Blankenship, age 72, of
Wytheville, VA passed away Monday, November 2, 2015 at his home. He was born
November 27, 1942 in Hurley, VA Finis was a loving
husband, father, and grandfather.
He was preceded in death by his wife
Truby
L. Blankenship; a great-granddaughter, Hailey Rose Repass; his parents, Amos and Joy Hurley
Blankenship and a brother, Cornelius Blankenship.
Survivors include his children, Tina Payne of
Speedwell, Loretta Nichols and husband Chris, Rita Dye all of Wytheville, Jadina Fuller and
husband Sam of Glade Spring; a son Hank Blankenship of Wytheville,
eight grandchildren, two great-grandchildren; many sisters and brothers also
survive.
Funeral services will be held 7:00 P.M.
Thursday, November 5, 2015 at the Lindsey Memorial Chapel with Pastor Curtis
Crouse officiating with a graveside committal service to follow 11:00 A.M.
Friday at the Mountain View Cemetery.