2016-2016, VA, Compiled by James W. Blankenship jkblank1(at)sbcglobal.net
Alexandria
City
+2016, Alexandria City, VA, Obituary
Published in The Washington Post on Jan. 16,
2016
Ruth L. Blankenship,
84 [1932], passed peacefully on January 11, 2016, in Alexandria, VA She was
born in Southwestern Virginia, moved to Northern Virginia in 1955.
Beloved wife of E. O. "Eck" Blankenship for over 68 years. Her sister, Sue Medford
lives in Florida. She was a devoted mother to daughter Linda (Larry) Pleasants and son Larry (Linda)
Blankenship. Loving grandmother to Angela (Tim) Norman, Kris Blankenship, Stephanie (Rob) Stallard, and Lisa (Tony)
Pregent. She was also blessed to have 13 great grandchildren and two great
great grandchildren, not to mention, several sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law,
nieces, nephews, and friends.
A memorial service will be held January 23, 2016 at 11 a.m. at
Groveton Baptist Church, 6511 Richmond Hwy., Alexandria, VA 22306.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to Capital
Caring Hospice Services, 5568 General
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2016, Alexandria City, VA, Obituary
Published in The Washington Post on Dec. 7,
2016
Deacon Thomas Higgins McQuillan (Age 62 [1954]) died at Inova Fairfax Hospital, [Falls
Church, Fairfax Co., VA] on December 3, 2016. Born in New York,
NY.
He moved to Arlington, VA in 1982. He was ordained a Deacon in the
Catholic Church in January 2015 and served at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church
in Alexandria, VA Prior to his retirement in 2011, he was an Assistant U. S.
Attorney in the Eastern District of Virginia for over 20 years. Prior to that
he worked in the Criminal Division of the U.S. Department of Justice and served
on the Dallas Bank Fraud Task Force. He began his career in federal service at
the USDA Food and Nutrition Service. He was a graduate of Fordham University
and George Washington University Law School. He also completed course work for
a Master of Arts degree in Theological Studies at Christendom College. He was a
member of the Knights of Columbus and volunteered at Christ House and St.
Martin de Porres Senior Center in Alexandria.
He is survived by his wife of 36 years Ann McCormick McQuillan; his
parents Thomas A. and Margaret (O'Neill) McQuillan of Tuckahoe, NY; and sisters Elizabeth A. McQuillan (Roy
Gerke) of Scarsdale, NY and Joanne
McQuillan (Ross) Blankenship of Latham, MO. He also is survived by
nieces and nephews Timothy and Emily
(Michael Doonan) Enstice, Charles (Mary) McCormick, Maureen (James) Harlow and
Francis McCormick, Erin and Megan Berg, Elizabeth and Thomas Gerke and William Blankenship; and grandnieces and grandnephews
Finnegan, Colin and Hannah McCormick, Isabel Harlow and Olive Doonan.
A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 11 a.m. on Friday, December 9,
2016, at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church, 1427 W Braddock Rd., Alexandria, VA
22302. Interment will be at St. Patrick's Catholic Cemetery, Chateaugay, NY.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Ross E.
Blankenship – b.24Jul1958 - Latham, MO: https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:KK53-XCY
Relatives -
Barbara L. Blank, J. Mcquillan blankenship, Joanne M. Blankenship.
Amelia
+2016, Amelia, Amelia
Co., VA, Obituary
Richmond Times-Dispatch (VA) - September 7, 2016
Troy L. Blankenship,
81 [1935], of
Amelia, passed away on September 5, 2016.
He was predeceased by his sisters,
Margie Poore and Barbara
Sheehan.
He is survived by his wife,
Peggy; son,
Richard L. Blankenship of Bracey, VA; daughter, Donna Butler of Amelia; brothers, Ray
Blankenship of Michigan and Terry Blankenship of Missouri; sisters,
Lois Yeatts of Jetersville, Martha West of Amelia and Frances Gwaltney of
Powhatan; four grandchildren and one great-grandchild.
Funeral services are set for 11 a.m. on Thursday, September 8, at
Hillsman-Hix Funeral Home, 16409 Court St. in Amelia, with burial to follow at
12 noon at the Virginia Veterans Cemetery in Amelia, with Military Honors.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Amherst
+2016, Amherst, Amherst
Co., VA, Obituary
The News & Advance, (Lynchburg, VA) - July 12, 2016
Bruce Crigger passed away on Saturday, July 9, 2016, at his home in
Amherst, VA which he shared with his wife, Betty and the Tolbert family. Bruce
was born on August 21, 1934, in Norton, Virginia to Grace Crigger.
He was placed in foster care at the age of three and was admitted
to the Central Virginia Training Center at age six. He was discharged from CVTC
in 1961 and used the training he received there, and at the Woodrow Wilson
Rehabilitation Center, to secure various jobs including painting and janitorial
services. He received high praise from his employers and was known as a
dedicated and hard worker.
Bruce married the love
of his life, Betty Jane
Blankenship, in 1971 and they
would have celebrated their 45th wedding anniversary in August. He spent the
past four years living in the home of Keith and Angie Tolbert. These were the
happiest of his life where he felt secure and loved. He experienced many
exciting adventures such as trips to the beach, weekly outings in the
community, visiting his favorite restaurants Country Cooking and McDonalds, and
he especially enjoyed his rides around the family property in Keith's ATV. He
was a life-long Boston Red Sox fan and loved animals.
Bruce leaves behind many who came to know and love him including
his wife, Betty; the Tolbert family, Keith, Angie, Zach, and Sarah; her
daughter, Fynliegh, Rebekah, and Jesse, Brenda Maddox, Georgia Tolbert, Mildred
Schlosser, Paul Blankenship, Barbara Evans, and close friend, Patty.
A brief visitation will be held at the Whitten Funeral Home,
Monelison Chapel on Wednesday, July 13, 2016, from 2:30 until 3 p.m., with a
private burial at the Presbyterian Cemetery.
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2016, Madison Heights, Amherst Co., VA, Obituary
John Henry Moore, 85, of Madison Heights, passed away on Saturday,
July 30, 2016 at his residence. Born on March 11, 1931 in Lynchburg, he was the
son of the late James and Rosa Moore.
John enjoyed western movies and horses. He was also of the Baptist
faith and enjoyed listening to Jerry Falwell, Sr. and Billy Graham.
In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by five
sisters, Grace Dudley, Bessie Kessler, Mildred Robbins, Irene Doss, and Ruby
Carter and a special niece and her husband, Janice and Roy Campbell.
John is survived by his nieces,
Barbara Hudson and husband Frank, Brenda Blankenship,
and Linda Southard and nephews, Don Doss and wife Delores, Richard Doss, Jr.
and wife Marilyn, Glenn Doss and Fred Carter.
A funeral service will be held at 1 pm on Tuesday, August 2, 2016
at Whitten Monelison Chapel with Pastor Wayne Hudson officiating. Interment
will follow at Fort Hill Memorial Park.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Augusta
+2016, Stuarts Draft, Augusta Co., VA, Obituary
http://kygers.com/?pagetype=obitlink&obit_id=1843930
Annie C. Eddins, 90, of Stuarts Draft, formerly of Harrisonburg
passed away on Monday August 22, 2016. Born in Harrisonburg on October 9, 1925
she was the daughter of the late Hilbert and Ruby Blankenship Fry.
Mrs. Eddins was a member of Harrisonburg Baptist Church where she
was active in teaching youth, the nursery and the kitchen. She was employed
with McCrory’s Department Store and with Leggett for 27 years.
She was also preceded in death by her husband Russell Samuel “Mutt”
Eddins, Sr. on January 12, 2004 after 53 years of marriage.
She is survived by her son Russell “Rusty” S. Eddins, Jr. and his
wife Connie, one granddaughter Analise Ruby Eddins of Waynesboro; a sister
Clara B. Colvin of Wolftown; nephew Montie Colvin of Texas; nieces Jackie
Hetrick of Stanardsville, Anna Mae Henderson of Stuarts Draft and numerous
great nieces and nephews.
A funeral service will be conducted at 11 a.m. Friday August 26,
2016 at Harrisonburg Baptist Church. Interment will be private.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Bedford
+2016, Bedford, Bedford
Co., VA, Obituary
Rebecca Ann Blankenship Goad, 77 of Bedford, passed away peacefully Wednesday, January 6, 2016
at the Centra Lynchburg Hospice House, [Lynchburg City, VA]. She was born on Monday, August 1, 1938
and raised in Bedford County, a daughter of the late James Edgar Blankenship and Ruth Farley Blankenship.
She was also preceded in death by her brothers, Sherman
Blankenship & Thomas Blankenship.
She was retired from Bedford Weaving Mill having worked there for
30+ years and was a member of Main Street United Methodist Church.
She loved spending time with her children and grandchildren and was
a loving mother to Leslie Parker of Bedford, Robert Goad & wife, Annette of
Bedford, James Goad & wife, Judy of Lowry, Donald Goad & wife, Connie
of Altavista. She was a proud grandmother to Ryan Parker & wife, Samantha,
Ethan Goad, Samantha "Sami" Goad, Nicholas Goad, Michael Goad and a
great-grandmother to Allaynna Parker. She is also survived by her sisters, Emma Veddar
of NY, Martha Edwards of Bedford, Eleanor Blankenship of Maryland.
Funeral services will be held at the graveside on Saturday, January
9, 2016 at 11:00 am at Virginia Memorial Park with Rev. Wayne Murphy
officiating.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2016, Bedford, Bedford Co., VA, Obituary
The News & Advance, (Lynchburg, VA) - March 5, 2016
Lucille Foutz Spradlin, 97, of Bedford, died Friday, March 4, 2016.
She was born on February 28, 1919, in Bedford County, a daughter of the late
Dave Foutz and Susie Giles Foutz.
Lucille was a homemaker, a member of Flint Hill Baptist Church
where she was a very active member, teaching Sunday school and Vacation Bible
School for many years. She was also a member of Peaks of Otter Rebekah Lodge
#32, serving as Treasurer for 25 years. She loved getting together with family
and especially family reunions. She also enjoyed the mountains, nature,
flowers, and watching all wildlife.
Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of
53 years, Richard Alexander Spradlin; and sisters, Virginia Pizzati and Elsie
Stowers.
She is survived by her son, Ricky Spradlin and wife, Valda; daughters, Lois S. Stevens and husband,
Billy, Linda S. Blankenship and husband,
Enos, Shirley S. Grant and husband, Randy, and
Shelby S. Trail and husband, Randy; grandchildren, Wayne Saferight, Chris
Spradlin and wife, Shelley, Diana Gardner, Daryl Trail and wife, Leeanna, Alex
Grant, B. J. Trail, and Austin Grant, 10 great-grandchildren; four
great-great-grandchildren; sisters, Sadie Seabolt and Rachael Smith; and
numerous nieces and nephews.
A funeral service will be held 1 p.m., Monday, March 7, 2016, at
Burch-Messier Walnut Street Chapel, 1235 Walnut St., Bedford, with burial to
follow at Virginia Memorial Park.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2016, Bedford, Bedford Co., VA, Obituary
The News & Advance, (Lynchburg, VA) - April 23, 2016
William Frederick "Fred" Hull, 79, of Bedford, passed
away on Thursday, April 21, 2016. He was born in Bedford Co. Virginia on April
24, 1936, a son of the late Joseph McMahone Hull and Kitty Ola Moran Hull.
Fred was a truck driver and also worked in shipping for many years
with the Mead Corporation. He enjoyed hunting and fishing, the outdoors and
especially farming. He will be missed by all that knew him.
In addition to his parents, Fred was preceded in death by four
siblings, Ella Hull Reynolds, Margaret Hull Lacy, Otha Hull, and Edith Hull
Dalton.
Fred is survived by his loving wife
of 61 years, Patricia
Blankenship Hull; three
children, Phyllis Hull, William David Hull and his special friend, Regina
Knight, and Frederick Dale Hull and his wife, Barbara; seven grandchildren,
Daniel Noel, Amy Lee St. Clair and her husband, Derek, Amanda Lauren Creasey
and her husband, Matthew, David Adam Hull and his girlfriend, Lilly McDonald,
Jonathan Dale Hull, Darah Kaye Hull, and Kellan Leanne Hull; two great grandchildren,
Treyse Sowell, and Tristan Sowell; one sister, Virginia H. Jakatis; also
numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and many friends.
A funeral service and celebration of Fred's life will be conducted
at 11 a.m. on Monday, April 25, 2016, at Tharp Funeral Chapel with Austin Hull
and Sam Williams officiating. Burial
will follow at Virginia Memorial Park.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2016, Bedford, Bedford Co., VA, Obituary
Published in Bedford Bulletin from July 13 to
July 14, 2016
Jeanette Smith Overstreet, 78, of Bedford died Wednesday, July 6,
2016 at Lewis-Gale Hospital, [Salem City, VA]. She was born July 6, 1938 a daughter of the late James Smith and Christine Mayhew Smith.
Jeanette was a loyal member of Grace Baptist Memorial Church.
In addition to her parents Jeanette was preceded in death by her
husband Greenwood Ormand Overstreet; one sister Trudy Maxfield.
Jeanette is survived by four sons Terry Overstreet and wife Sharon,
Timothy Overstreet and wife Starla, Todd Overstreet and wife Anne, Travis
Overstreet and wife Kim; two daughters Teresa Acosta, Tammy Payne and husband
Thomas, Jr.; eleven grandchildren Joel Overstreet and wife Suzie, Christina
Schlichting and husband Howie, Johnathan Overstreet and wife Heather, Danial
Overstreet, Johnathan Acosta, Rebekah Acusta, Matthew Acosta, Meghan Dudley and
husband Thomas, Josauh Caudle and wife Emalie, Madison Overstreet, Stephen
Overstreet; one brother James w. Smith and wife Mildred; seven sisters Bevlea Johnson, Ann Bruner, Iris Blankenship, Martha Smith, Patsy Maxfield and husband
Kelly, Sybil Wray and husband Mike, Lula Moore and husband Robert, Marilyn
Overstreet and husband Jackson; and Great-grandchildren.
A Funeral Service was held 11 a.m. Saturday July 9, 2016 at Grace
Memorial Baptist Church with Pastor Greg Rogers officiating.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2016, Bedford, Bedford Co., VA, Obituary
The News & Advance, (Lynchburg, VA) - October 25, 2016
Violet Louise Robinette Blankenship, 68, of Bedford, received her ultimate healing Saturday
afternoon, October 22, 2016. She now resides with her Lord and Savior as well
as the many loves one's who have been waiting for her on the other side. She
was born on March 1, 1948, in Iaeger, WV, a daughter of the late Lawrence and
Mary Robinette.
In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by several
siblings.
She is survived by her husband
of 50 years, Estel F.
Blankeship; one son, Tim Blankenship (Althea); two grandsons,
Matt Blankenship (Elizabeth) and Jesse Blankenship; sister-in-law, Jean Cline (Roy); brother-in-law, Enos Blankenship (Linda), and five greatgrandchildren.
A funeral service will be held 11 a.m., Wednesday, October 26,
2016, at Burch-Messier Walnut Street Chapel, with the Rev. Homer Hensley
officiating. Burial will follow at Church of the Great Shepherd Cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2016, Goodview, Bedford
Co., VA, Obituary
The Roanoke Times, (VA) - October 8, 2016
Clarence "Stanley" Gordon, 82, of Goodview, went to be
with the Lord on Wednesday, October 5, 2016. He was born November 24, 1933 in
Bedford County to the late Clarence Roman and Edith Stanley Gordon.
He was retired from Devoe Paint after 28 years and Northwest
Hardware after 33 years. He was also co-owner of Roanoke-Salem Hardware for
three years. He was an active member of Barnhardt Baptist Church and an
Honorary Member of the Stewartsville Fire Department. Stanley never met a
stranger and enjoyed visiting with all of his customers throughout the years.
In addition to his parents he was predeceased by his wife of 58
years, Chlorie Mays Gordon; brothers-in-law and sister-in-law, Lynwood
"Bill" Mays, Dennis Mays, Nellie Mays, Everette Mays, Mel Thomasson,
and Ralph Reynolds.
Surviving family includes his son, Mark Alan Gordon and wife, Kim;
daughter, Donna Gordon Fizer and husband, David; sisters, Frances (Wayne) Foutz
and Phyllis Reynolds; brothers, Bruce (Sue) Gordon, Paul (Betty) Gordon, Curtis
Gordon, and Ronnie (Carolyn) Gordon; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Pete
Mays, Vernice Wright, Pearl Thomasson, Shirley Mays, Delbert Mays, and Lois
Mays; granddaughters, Alynn
Elizabeth Gordon and Allison
Rose Blankenship.
Funeral services will be held at 4 p.m. on Sunday, October 9, 2016
at Barnhardt Baptist Church with the Rev. Joe Peters and the Rev. Joey Phillips
officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2016, Moneta, Bedford
Co., VA, Obituary
http://updikefuneralhome.com/tribute/details/920/Penny-Blankenship/obituary.html#tribute-start
Penny C. Blankenship,
88 of Moneta, passed away Monday, September 19, 2016.
A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, September 24, 2016 at
2 PM at East Lake Community Church in Moneta with Pastor Troy Keaton
officiating.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2016, Moneta, Bedford
Co., VA, Obituary
https://updikefuneralhome.com/tribute/details/920/Penny-Blankenship/obituary.html
Pearl "Penny" Carter Blankenship, 90 of Moneta, passed away Monday, September 19,
2016 at Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital. She was born on Thursday, January 14, 1926 in
Van, WV, a daughter of the late William Edward Carter and Luana Workman Carter.
She was also preceded in death by her husband,
Charles
Harrison Blankenship.
She is survived by her daughters, Patricia Hamilton of
Asheville, NC, Betty Jeffery of Moneta; two sons, Charles (Dana) H. Blankenship, Jr. of Shady
Spring, WV, Craig Blankenship of Vinton as well as nine grandchildren, fifteen
great grandchildren and one great great grandchild.
A memorial service will be held at 2;00
pm, on Saturday, September 24, 2016, at East Lake Community Church with Rev.
Troy Keaton officiating. Updike Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Bedford.
+2016, Moneta, Bedford
Co., VA, Obituary
The Roanoke Times, (VA) - November 7, 2016
Virginia (Jenny) Lou Tweedy Bryan of Moneta passed away on Friday,
November 4, 2016 at the age of 74.
Jenny was a native of Bedford County and attended Huddleston High
School, where she was a champion basketball player, and met Bev through her
best friend Janie. Married right after high school graduation, she stayed at
home with the kids until John, the youngest, entered school. Bev bought her a
new car for the commute to Roanoke where she first graduated from Virginia
Western and then received her Bachelor's degree as one of the first graduates
in the Horizon program at then Hollins College.
Jenny taught 5th and then 7th grade in Bedford County for 28 years
and then retired early due to health issues in 2002. Despite her numerous
health issues, she was determined to remain active and treasured her multiple
bridge partners, book club and lunches with friends. She looked forward every
year to the annual beach trip with family and was happiest when she was with
her children and grandchildren- usually preparing a fabulous meal.
Jenny is preceded in death by her husband, Beverly Wayne Bryan;
brother, John Richard Tweedy; and parents, Virginia Tweedy Hamlett and John
Thompson Tweedy.
Jenny leaves behind to cherish her memory her children, Sandra
Bryan Burks of Roanoke, Robert Wayne Bryan of Lawrenceville, Georgia and John
William Bryan of Cumming, Georgia. She is also survived by two sisters, Susan Tweedy Blankenship (Robert) of Palm Coast, Fla. and Margie Tweedy
Eanes and partner, Al Forrer of Lynchburg, VA She will also be missed by her
beloved grandchildren, Bryan Wellington Burks and his father Frank William "Bill"
Burks Jr. of Roanoke, VA, Robert Burhman Bryan and John Elden Bryan and their
mother Pamela Morris Bryan of Dacula, Ga. and Collette Virginia Bryan and
Heather Victoria Bryan and their mother Stephanie Collett Brotheridge of Ball
Ground, Ga.
A funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, November
9, 2016 at Updike Funeral Chapel, Bedford with the Rev. Kyle Dooley
officiating. Interment will follow in Greenwood Cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2016, Moneta, Bedford
Co., VA, Obituary
The Roanoke Times, (VA) - December 20, 2016
Mary Kathleen Whitworth Byrd, 96 of Moneta, passed away Sunday,
December 18, 2016 at Franklin Health & Rehab. She was born on Monday, May
3, 1920 in Bedford County, a daughter of the late Harvey Lee Whitworth and
Nannie Millicent Mitchell Whitworth.
She was retired from Moneta Dress Factory and was a member of
Radford Baptist Church.
She was also preceded in death by her husband, William Homer Byrd and her granddaughter, Leigh
Ann Blankenship.
She is survived by her daughters,
Nancy Blankenship and husband,
Herbert of Moneta, Wanda Byrd of Moneta; her grandsons, Denny Blankenship and wife, Amanda, Kelly Blankenship and wife, Rachel; her granddaughters, Nikki
Blankenship Warren and friend,
Jonathan, Ashley Keesee and friend, Keith.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, December 21,
2016 at Updike Funeral Chapel, Bedford with the Rev. Vernon DeLong and the Rev.
Kelvin Edwards officiating. Interment will follow in Byrd Family Cemetery at
Radford Baptist Church.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2016, Thaxton, Bedford
Co., VA, Obituary
Bristol Herald Courier (VA) - June 23, 2016
Harlon D. Blankenship, 71, of Thaxton, VA, passed away quietly of natural causes, on
Tuesday, June 21, 2016, at his home. He was born May 27, 1945, in Buchanan
County, VA, the son of the late Sparrell and Dora Blankenship.
He was a man who loved life, good conversation, filled with lots of
joking, fishing, hunting and NASCAR. He loved spending time with his family and
friends. He especially loved spending time with his granddaughter, Brynnlee,
who was the light of his life.
He is survived by three daughters,
Denise Keen, Rebecca Blankenship,
and Kayla Taylor; and two grandchildren, Preston
Gilbert, and Brynnlee Taylor.
A graveside service will be held 2 p.m. Friday, June 24, 2016, at
Ketron Memorial Gardens Mausoleum in Lebanon, VA
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Bland
+2016, Bland, Bland Co., VA, Obituary
Bluefield Daily Telegraph (WV) - March 20, 2016
Gilbert Gordon Morehead, 92, of the Hollybrook community of Bland
passed away Saturday, March 19, 2016 at Princeton
Community Hospital, [Mercer Co., WV]. He was born April 15, 1923 in Bland
County the son of the late William Bunyon & Cora Ellen Steffey Morehead.
He was a member of the Church of the Lord Jesus, enjoyed horseback
riding and farming, loved his llamas and his favorite hobby was
"working". He also served in the United States Army and received a
World War II victory medal.
Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of 69
years, Ola Clark Morehead, a daughter, Charlotte Nunn, his brothers, Andrew,
Frank and Paul and J.R. Morehead and his sisters, Alice Mustard and Ethel
Dickens.
Left to cherish his memory are his son & daughter-in-law,
Randall & Jody Morehead, Bland; his daughters
and sons-in-law, Connie & Orville DeHart, Bonnie Blankenship, Sandra & John Warren, Melanie & Danny Bridges, all of
Bland, and Tommy Nunn, Bluefield; his sisters & brother-in-law Frances
Crockett and Jean Morehead, both of Wytheville and Opal & Jim Strouse,
Fairfax; 14 grandchildren and 22 great-grandchildren; and his special cat,
Willie.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday, March 22, 2016 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, with military rites provided by the Bland VFW Post #7969 and Bland
American Legion Post #20.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2015, Bland, Bland Co., VA, Obituary
The Bland County Messenger, (Marion, VA) - May 11, 2016
Dorothy June Durham Sands, 92, of Bland, VA passed away Wednesday,
May 4, 2016, at Wytheville Community
Hospital, [Wythe Co., VA]. She was born October 24, 1923, in Bland County, the daughter of
the late John Harve and Roxie Herold Vencil Durham.
She was a special mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend
to all who knew her, especially her church family. She will be greatly missed
by all.
Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Levi
H. Sands; a brother, Harvey Franklin Durham; three sisters, Edith Melvin, Alleta Blankenship,
and Frankie Strock; and most recently, a brother-in-law, Jack Baisden.
Left to cherish her memory are two daughters and sons-in-law, Judy
and J.W. Cassell, and Linda and John Newberry, all of Bland; her grandchildren,
Jeri and Pete Ricci, LeAnna and Philip Phibbs, John Michael Mustard, Ann, Katy,
and Lara Newberry; her great-grandchildren, Cole Hall, Brittni and Andy Davis,
Mathieson Phibbs, Mariah Phibbs, Sidney St. Clair, and Fiona Newberry; two
brothers and a sister-in-law, William Paul Durham, and Bubby and Linda Durham;
three sisters, Jerri D. Baisden, Yvonne D. Bowman, and Evelyn D. Ballard; and
special friends, Alfreda Williams, Ken Davis, Jane Davis, Vinia Davis, and
Jackie Bannerman.
Funeral services were held Saturday, May 7, 2016, at 2 p.m. at A.
Vest & Sons Funeral Home, White Gate, with the Rev. Kevin Richardson and
Pastor Paul Looney officiating. Burial followed at Hoges Chapel Cemetery,
Bland.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2016, Bland, Bland Co., VA, Obituary
The Bland County Messenger, (Marion, VA) - May 28, 2016
Marsha Gay Jessee, 51, of Bland, VA, passed away Wednesday, May 25,
2016, in a Morgantown, [Monongalia
Co.,] WV hospital. She was
born February 12, 1965, in Bland County, VA, the daughter of the late Paul and Dorothy Blankenship Agee.
She is survived by her husband, Larry Ralph Jessee; two brothers
and sister-in-law, Paul Agee Jr, Jack and Brenda Agee; two sisters and
brother-in-law, Brenda and Terry Parker, Kathy Agee; grandson, Bradley Isaac
Bivens, Cortney Cruey, mother of Bradley.
A memorial service will be held on Sunday, May 29, 2016, at 2 p.m.
at A. Vest & Sons Funeral Home Chapel, White Gate with the Rev. Henry Allen
Conley officiating.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2016, Bland, Bland Co., VA, Obituary
The Bland County Messenger, (Marion, VA) - June 29, 2016
Teddy Brent Davis, 42, of Bland, VA, passed away Wednesday, June
22, 2016. He was born August 23, 1973, at Pulaski, VA, the son of Teddy D. and Jane Blankenship Davis.
He enjoyed hunting, fishing, listening to country music and
watching Nascar racing. His favorite driver was Jeff Gordon.
Left to cherish his memory are his parents, Teddy D. and Jane Blankenship Davis, Crandon; his brothers and sister-in-law, Glen Ray Davis, Bedford,
VA, and Greg and Liwana Davis, Mechanicsburg; special nephews and nieces;
special aunts, uncles and cousins; his best friend, Jeff Dodson; special
friends, Sue Harner, and Danny Bogle; and his special dog, "Tosha
Bug".
Funeral services were held Saturday, June 25, 2016, 1 p.m. at A.
Vest & Sons Funeral Home Chapel, White Gate with Pastor Tom Maurer
officiating. Burial followed in Morning Star Cemetery, Bland.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Botetourt
+2016, Buchanan, Botetourt Co., VA, Obituary
Elmer Blankenship,
73, of Buchanan, passed away Friday, September 2, 2016.
Arrangements by the Buchanan Chapel of Botetourt Funeral Home
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2016, Buchanan, Botetourt Co., VA, Obituary
Elmer Blankenship,
73 [1943], of
Buchanan, passed away Friday, September 2, 2016.
He is survived by his wife
of 52 years, Sharon Blankenship; son,
John Blankenship; daughter,
Cynthia Blankenship;
mother-in-law, Ruth Ambrose; grandchildren,
Nathan and Dusty Young, Jacob
Blankenship, Vanessa Mitera,
Victoria, Layna, and Payton
Blankenship;
great-grandchildren, Luca, Mylah, and Barett Young; sister, Gladys Matney, Brenda
Justus; and countless other dearly loved ones.
Funeral service will be at 3 p.m. Tuesday, September 6, 2016, at
the Buchanan Chapel of Botetourt Funeral Home. Interment will follow in
Springwood Baptist Church Cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2016, Buchanan, Botetourt
Co., VA, Obituary
Bluefield Daily Telegraph (WV) - December 2, 2016
Richard Lee "Dick" Jackson, age 69, of 7823 Springwood
Rd., Buchanan, VA passed away November 30, 2016, at Salem VA Hospital, after a courageous battle with cancer and renal
failure. Born April 13, 1947, he was a son of the late Joseph S. and Daisy A.
Jackson.
Born and raised in Yards, VA, he attended Graham High School and
later served in the United States Army, with a tour in Seoul, Korea. After
separating from the Army, he worked as a draftsman for Levitt & Sons in
Maryland but later found his passion was selling cars and was employed by
Berglund Motors, & Shelor Motors in the Roanoke Area, where he achieved the
Legions of Leaders distinction, and maintained this status throughout his
Chevrolet career. Prior to his failing health he loved to ride his Harley with
his motorcycle buddies, ride his horses, and work on his farm nestled near the
James River in Virginia.
He was preceded in death by sisters:
Margaret Jackson, Louise Kenny, and Ruth Blankenship.
He was also preceded in death by five brothers: Joseph "Jack"
Jackson, George "Bo" Jackson, Charles "Duck" Jackson,
Donald Jackson and Kenneth Jackson.
He is survived by his only child, Richard Lee "Rick"
Jackson, II, and his wife Beth of Bluefield, VA and his two grandchildren: Gabi
and Gage Jackson. He is also survived by sisters: Iris "Tot" Parton
of Goodview, VA, Peggy Farmer of Falls Mills, VA, Dolly Sherman of Yards, VA
and Gaye Eades of Goodview, VA, and his brother Fred Jackson of Augusta, WV,
and a number of nieces and nephews. He also leaves behind dear friends, Steve
Thrasher, Chuck Whiting, Skip Simmons and Kenny Walker, who were closer than
brothers, and provided support and encouragement, throughout his health battle.
He also leaves behind many friends from "The Brotherhood of Friends".
In honoring his wishes his body has been cremated. Memorial service
beginning at 3:30 Sunday, December, 4, 2016, at Falls Mills United Methodist
Church.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2016, Cloverdale, Botetourt
Co., VA, Obituary
http://www.oakeys.com/?pagetype=obitlink&obit_id=1846638
Martin Keith, Jr. 79 of Cloverdale, VA went to be with the Lord on
Monday August 29, 2016.
He was retired from UPS with over 30 years of service and a member
of The Cloverdale Church of the Brethren for over 50 years. After retirement
Martin helped his wife Violet in their Botetourt Flower Shop for nearly 20
years.
He is preceded in death by a daughter, Rise” Keith, son Brian
Keith, his parents, Martin and Marcie Keith, sisters, Cloie Kincer, Ollie Ford and Alma Blankenship. brothers, Luther Keith and Kenneth
Keith and his wife, Phyllis,
father-in-law and mother-in-law, Charles “Joe” and Lucy Greenway,
brother-in-law, Charlie Greenway,
Left to cherish his memories are his wife of 60 years, Violet G.
Keith, son, Joel Keith and wife Cathy, daughter, Debra Brogan and husband Glen,
former special daughter-in-law, Brandi Maynard, six grandchildren, Joseph Keith
(Heather), Shawna B. Kingery (Nathaniel), Jennifer Brogan, Kristyn Brogan,
Jordan Keith and Briana Keith, three great grandchildren, Teegan Keith, Hailey
Sandidge, Ryleigh Sandidge and one expected in January, sister, Rachel
Craighead, sister-in-law, Phyllis Keith, brother-in-law, Larry Wood (Wanda),
Sister-in-law, Cammie Greenway, also are
numerous nieces and nephews.
The funeral service will be at 2 p.m. Thursday September 1, 2016 at Oakey’s East
Chapel with Pastor Patrick Starkey officiating. Interment will be in Old
Dominion Memorial Gardens.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2016, Troutville, Botetourt
Co., VA, Obituary
The Roanoke Times, (VA) - February 17, 2016
Larry A. Cooper, 67, of Troutville, died Monday, February 15, 2016
at his home following a brief illness. Larry was born in Roanoke May 13, 1948
and lived in Botetourt for 39 years. He was the son of the late James Hudson
and Lula Harris Cooper.
Larry proudly served 1967-1969 in the United States Navy with the
Seabees during the Viet Nam Conflict. He was a member of Colonial Baptist
Church in Blue Ridge for 40 years, Star City Cruisers Car Club, and The
Christian Motorcycle Association.
In addition to his parents, Larry was preceded in death by an
infant brother and sister.
He is survived by his wife of 39 years Brenda C. Akers Cooper; fur
babies: Shadow and Buffy; sisters
and brother-in-law Rita
Blankenship of Ocala, Fla.,
Fawn and David Cadd of Vinton, Julia Cooper of Edinburgh, VA; brother-in-law
Dennis (Linda) Akers of Troutville; sisters-in-law Chris Hill of Virginia
Beach, and Janie (Gill) Wampler of Partlow, VA; numerous nieces and nephews.
A celebration of Larry's life will be 11 a.m. Thursday, February
18, 2016 at Rader Funeral Home, 630 Roanoke Road, Daleville with Reverend John
Dooley officiating. Burial will be at Cedar Lawn Memorial Park.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Bristol
City
+2016, Bristol City, VA, Obituary
Roy "Buddy" Widener, Jr., age 68, of Bristol, VA, passed
away on Friday, March 11, 2016, at Christian Care Center of Johnson City, [Washington
Co., TN]. He was born
January 14, 1948, in Abingdon, VA
Roy was a lifelong resident of the Bristol area. He was a U.S. Army
Veteran serving for 33 years. He served in the Vietnam and Iraq War. Roy was a
former employee of A. H. Schreiber and a member of Revival Center Church. He
loved the outdoors and enjoyed hunting.
Roy was preceded in death by his father, Roy Widener Sr.; sister, Charlotte Blankenship; brother, Tim Widener; and step son, Shon Hawkins.
He is survived by his wife of 35 years, Cathy Widener; daughter,
Ashley Widener; two grandchildren; mother, Hazel Brannon Widener; brothers,
Gary Widener and wife, Debbie, David Widener and wife, Darlene, and Joey
Widener and wife, Tammy; brother-in-law,
Dallas Blankenship; several nieces and nephews; and Buddy's
children, Misty and Steven.
The funeral service will be held 11 a.m. Monday, March 14, 2016, at
Revival Center Church, 19752 Benhams Rd Bristol, VA, with the Rev. Lyon Smith
officiating. The interment will follow the service at Hughes Cemetery with
military honors conducted by the Bristol VFW Honor Guard. Pallbearers will be
family and friends.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Buchanan
+2016, Grundy, Buchanan
Co., VA, Obituary
Herald Courier (VA) - March 13, 2016
Russell D. "RD" Rife, age 83, of Grundy, VA passed away
Thursday, March 10, 2016, at Buchanan General Hospital in Grundy, VA RD was
born June 14, 1932, in Hurley, VA He was the son of the late Gordon Cloyd and
Louise Justus Rife of Hurley.
RD was a lifelong resident of Buchanan County. He was a disabled
coal miner, owner and operator, as well as owner/operator of Rife's Grocery,
and previous Board Member of Appalachian Agency for Senior Citizens. He was of
the Christian faith, who loved singing, playing his guitar, and sharing the
word of God. He also enjoyed hunting and fishing. He especially loved spending
time with his family and grandchildren, who loved him dearly.
Those left to cherish his memory include his loving wife of 45
years, Linda Murphy Rife; his daughters, Rhonda Musser and husband, David of
Abingdon, VA, Dannah Parks and husband, Chris of Abingdon, VA, and Kayla Rife
of Johnson City, Tenn.; grandchildren, Justice and John Musser, and Ethan and
Ella Parks; two sisters, Willie Jean Blankenship and husband, Cleve of Johnson
City, TN, and Birchie Booton of Lavalette, WV, two half sisters, Otelia
Dearfield of Matewan WV, and Frankie Lowella of CA; three half brothers,
Jennings Rife of North, VA, Ralph Rife, and Wendell Rife of Matewan WV, and
several nieces, nephews, and extended families.
He was preceded in death by his late parents, two sisters, Gertrude
Miller, and Jessie Shuff; two brothers, Robert Rife, and Ervin Rife Jr., and
several half brothers and sisters.
The funeral service will be held Sunday, March 13, 2016, 2 p.m. at
the Virginia Funeral Home, with entombment to follow at the Greenhills Memory
Garden in Claypool Hill, Virginia. Serving as pallbearers will be Mike Blankenship,
Carl Lee, Ira Lee, Andel Hurley, Jerry Clevinger, BJ Justus, and son in laws,
David Musser, and Chris Parks. Honorary pallbearers will be Leslie K. Horne,
faculty and staff of Grundy High School, Buchanan County Career and Technology
Center, Dr. Jonathan Swank, Dr. David Beckner, Dr. David Smith, Catrina Ratliff
FNP, Jennifer Taylor FNP, Friendship Home Medical, Bill Adkins, Brad Calhoun,
Robert Giley, Ralph Farris, Tommy Lee, Donnie and Chase Lee, Butch Justus,
Clarence Whited, JD Chaney, Wilson Allen, Leck Chaney, Paul Chaney, Bobby
Sullivan, and Norman Stump.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2016, Grundy, Buchanan
Co., VA, Obituary
http://www.tributes.com/obituary/show/David-Allen-Justice-103450419
Mr. David Allen Justice of Grundy, Virginia passed away on Friday,
April 1, 2016. He was married to Barbara.
Funeral Services will be conducted Wednesday April 6 2016 at 1:00
P.M. at the Deliverance Tabernacle with Rev. Michael Justice and Rev. Jerry
Matney officiating. Burial will follow in the Blankenship Family Cemetery on Cripple Creek.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2016, Hurley, Buchanan
Co., VA Obituary
http://virginiafuneralhomeofgrundy.com/book-of-memories/2686960/Blankenship-Anthony/obituary.php
Anthony “Craig’ Blankenship of Hurley, VA, son of Nancy Bandy Blankenship, of Hurley, Virginia and the late Ralph Blankenship. He was born October 3, 1958 in Buchanan County. After a Lengthy
Battle with Coal Miners Black Lung he was called home on August 16, 2016
Craig was affectionately known to his family as “Poppie “. Craig
worked daily in the coal mines for 27 years. A job he was honored to have and
loved dearly. His talent was known widely among his fellow miners. He was an
avid fisherman and loved his time spent on the River or the lake. His most
precious moments were those spent with his grandchildren.
Craig married his high School sweetheart Karen July 6, 1979. He was
a wonderful, loving husband, father and grandfather. He was a quite a humble
person, but to know him was to love him.
Craig leaves to cherish his memory his wife Karen Hackney
Blankenship. One daughter Heather Lynn
McCoy and husband Steve Lewis McCoy, His mother
Nancy Blankenship. One brother
Phillp Ralph Blankenship and wife
Betty Blankenship. Two Granddaughters, Khloe Addyson McCoy
and Kaelyn Grace McCoy. He also leaves several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, August 20, 2016 1 PM at the
Virginia Funeral Home in Grundy, Virginia with Dennis Wimmer officiating with
burial to follow at the Mountain Valley Memorial Park at Big Rock, Virginia.
Serving as Pallbearers will be David Kennedy, Ronald, Anthony and Michael
Conrad, Monroe Church, Mark Hackney, Brad Burks, Kade Hackney, Chip Davis, Joe
Waynick, Jeff Waynick, and Jim Stiltner. Serving as Honorary Pallbearers will
be Randall Stacy, Peewee, Paula Hackney,
Greg and Gail Hackney, the late Tony Sullivan, and Misty Prillaman.
Posted by; Anita
Dotson
https://www.facebook.com/anita.dotson?hc_ref=NEWSFEED
2016, Jewell Valley, Buchanan Co., VA, Obituary
http://www.tributes.com/obituary/show/Vester-Cecil-Blankenship-103385236
Vester Cecil Blankenship, Sr., October 4, 1944 - March 10, 2016, of Jewell Valley, VA He was
married to Bonnie.
Funeral services were private and burial was at the White Family
Cemetery at White Mountain VA
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2016, Jewell Valley, Buchanan Co., VA, Obituary
http://www.singletonfuneral.com/obit.aspx?id=512
Mr. Vester Cecil Blankenship, Sr., age 71 of Jewell
Valley, Virginia passed away Thursday, March 10, 2016 at his home. Born October
4, 1944 in Whitewood, Virginia he was the son of the late William and Agnes Street Blankenship.
Vester was a retired coal miner of 33
years and a member of the U.M.W.A. local 7327. He loved to hunt and ginseng and
being outside.
In addition to his parents he was
preceded in death by his wife Bonnie White Blankenship, infant son
Johnny
Blankenship, infant daughter Donna Blankenship, two brothers Therman Blankenship & Jim Blankenship and an infant
granddaughter Hayleigh Grace Gibson.
Vester is survived by his children
Lisa Shortridge of
Richlands, VA, Teresa Underwood & husband Terry of Brown Mountain, VA, Vester
Blankenship, Jr. & wife Arlena of Cedar Bluff, VA, Beve Blankenship of Cedar Bluff,
VA, Chris
Blankenship of Cedar Bluff, VA and Tina Sherman of Kingsport, TN; 12 grandchildren; 24
great grandchildren; 1 great great granddaughter; one brother Ralph Blankenship & wife Jan
of Vansant, VA; two sisters Ruby Horn & husband Don of Hale Creek, VA
and Shirley Adams &
husband Ernest of Ohio; many nieces and nephews also survive.
Funeral services were private and burial
was at the White Family Cemetery at White Mountain, VA
2016, Keen Mountain, Buchanan Co., VA, Funeral
http://www.tributes.com/obituary/show/Velma-Joyce-Deel-103434799
Ms. Velma Joyce Deel of Keen Mountain, Virginia was born on January
24, 1948 and passed away on Saturday, March 26, 2016.
Funeral Services will be conducted Tuesday March 29 2016 at 11:00
A.M. at the Russell Prater Old Regular Baptist Church with Elders: Jackie Yates
Andy Deel and Cootie Viars officiating. Burial will follow in the Blankenship-Deel Cemetery on Sunset Hollow Russell Prater VA
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2016, Oakwood, Buchanan Co., VA, Death
Bluefield Daily Telegraph (WV) - December 7, 2016
James Preston Blankenship, 71, of Oakwood VA, died Dec. 6, 2016.
Shortridge-Ramey Funeral Home of Keen Mountain VA, will be serving
the family.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2016, Oakwood, Buchanan Co., VA, Death
http://www.shortridgeramey.com/obituaries/James-Preston-JP-Blankenship?obId=1244951#/obituaryInfo
James Preston “JP” Blankenship, 71 years of age
of Oakwood, VA, passed away Tuesday, December 6, 2016 in Bristol Regional
Medical Center, [Bristol, Sullivan Co., TN]. Born February
25, 1945 in Oakwood, VA, he was the son of the late Cube and Hazel Phillips
Blankenship.
JP was a retired coal miner, a member of
the UMWA, and a United States Army Veteran, having served during Vietnam. He
enjoyed fishing, hunting, football, baseball and was of the Presbyterian faith.
A loving husband, father, and brother.
In addition to his parents, Cobe and Hazel
Phillips Blankenship, he was preceded in death by one sister: Phyllis Street and one brother,
Larry
Blankenship.
Survivors include his loving wife
of forty-four years, Ann Christine Blankenship of Oakwood, VA; sons Tony Blankenship and fiancé of
North Tazewell, VA, Douglas James Blankenship of Swords Creek, VA; brother Neal Blankenship and wife Gaynell
of Oakwood, VA
Funeral service will be at the
Shortridge-Ramey Funeral Home Chapel of Keen Mountain, VA, Saturday, December
10, 2016 at 11:00 a.m. with Pastor Claude Rose officiating. Burial will follow
in the Blankenship Family Cemetery on Page Road, Oakwood, VA Active pallbearers
will be his family and friends.
+2016, Whitewood, Buchanan
Co., VA, Obituary
Bristol Herald Courier (VA) - September 2, 2016
Victor Lee Honaker, age 85, of Whitewood, VA, passed away on
Tuesday, August 30, 2016. Victor was born in Buchanan County, VA and was the
son of the late William Arthur and Lena Jane Blankenship Honaker.
He was a veteran of the U.S. Army serving during the Korean War. He
was a retired coal miner and a charter member of Whitewood Rescue Squad. Victor
was a lifetime member of the NRA, member of American Legion Post#175 of
Bradshaw, W.VA; and a member of the UMWA Local #1594 of Jewell Ridge, VA He was
a lifelong resident of the Whitewood area.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two sisters
and five brothers.
He is survived by his wife, Ernestine Keen Honaker; daughters, Pama
Rife and husband, Gene of Grundy, VA, Peggy Ball and husband, Richard of
Amelia, VA, Shellie Phillips and husband, Michael of Bluff, City, Tenn.; aon,
Bill Honaker of Whitewood, VA; brother, Hobart Honaker and wife, Syvilla of
Whitewood, VA Also surviving are 9 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren,
along with a host of family and friends.
Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. on Saturday, September
3, 2016, at Hurst-Scott Funeral Chapel in Richlands, VA with the Rev. Curtis
Crouse and Dennis Wimmer officiating. Interment will follow at Greenhills
Memory Gardens at Claypool Hill, VA Pallbearers will be Jimmy Brown, Jerry
Honaker, Jack Honaker, Lonnie Paul Honaker, Don Honaker and Buddy Fuller.
Honorary pallbearers will be Staff of Special Care Hospice and Family Care
Center. Members of the Casey Shortt VFW Post #9640 will conduct military graveside
rites.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Campbell
2016, Brookneal, Campbell
Co., VA, Obituary
The News & Advance, (Lynchburg, VA) - March 17, 2016
Mary Henderson Hubbard, 93, formerly of rookneal passed away Tues
day, March 15, 2016. She was the wife of the late Henry H. Hubbard Sr. Mary was
born in Brookneal, May 7, 1922 daughter of the late Walter C. Henderson Sr. and
Elsie Clark Henderson.
She was a member of Brookneal Baptist Church, former member of
Brookneal Woman's Club, honorary member of Brookneal Volunteer Fire Department,
where she served as telephone dispatcher. She retired from Central Telephone
Co., after 30 plus years of service, from switch board operator to office
manager.
She is survived by one son, Don W. Hubbard (Luella) of Halifax;
three grandchildren, Henry H.
"Hank" Hubbard, III of Charlottesville, Anne H. Blankenship of Charleston, W.VA, and Todd R. Temples
(Michelle) of Middlesex, N.J.; three great-grandchildren; two sisters, Marjorie
H. Bailey (Bill) of Phenix, and Doris H. Grove of Forest; one special
daughter-in-law, Elaine Hubbard Zopp of Lewisburg W.VA; sister-in-law, Sue S.
Henderson of Danville; three nieces; three nephews; and special friend, Frankie
Booker of Brookneal.
She was preceded in death by a son, Henry H. Hubbard, Jr.; and a
brother, Walter C. Henderson, Jr.
A funeral service will be conducted at 2 p.m. Friday, March 18,
2016 at Henderson Funeral Home Chapel by the Rev. Doug Saunders with interment
to follow in Wickliffe Cemetery.
The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at
the funeral home.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2016, Evington, Campbell Co., VA, Obituary
David Scott Blankenship, 43, of Evington, passed away on Tuesday, August 9, 2016 at
Virginia Baptist Hospital, [Lynchburg City, VA]. Born in Lynchburg, December 5, 1972, he
was the son of David Allen
Blankenship of Evington and Ruth P. Turner, also of Evington.
He is also survived by his daughters,
Taylor and Samantha Blankenship
of Monroe, his sister, Jennifer Layne and her husband David of Evington; brother, Brian
Blankenship and his wife
Melissa of Roanoke; half-brothers, Mark Blankenship and his wife Emily of Rustburg and Ricky Blankenship of Evington; one half-sister, Brittany Blankenship of
Evington Aunts and uncles, Marie and Okie Baisden, Gloria Tyree and Phyllis and
Butch Wood; nephews, Johnathan Layne and wife Kristen and Daniel Layne; nieces,
Christine and Sabrina Layne and many cousins.
Scott attended Hyland Heights Baptist Church and was baptized in
Lake Michigan while attending a teen camp. He lettered in track at Altavisa
High School, where he also played baseball and football. He later graduated
from Brookville High School in 1991. Scott worked in construction and was a
very talented artist and excellent cook. His other hobbies included fishing,
music and sports.
A graveside service will be conducted at 1:00 p.m. Monday, August
15, 2016 at Fort Hill Memorial Park with Pastor Dwight Weaver, Jr. officiating.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2016, Gladys, Campbell
Co., VA, Obituary
The News & Advance, (Lynchburg, VA) - February 12, 2016
Wesley Hale Epperson, 85, of Gladys died Wednesday, February 10,
2016 at his residence. He was born January 18, 1931 in Gladys, a son of the
late Fred Epperson and Cassie
Ann Blankenship Epperson.
He was the husband of Lillian Elizabeth "Beth" Bray
Epperson for sixty-two years. He was a member of Tree of Life Ministries, a
former member of Edge Baptist Church, where he was active in the Adult Men's
Class, a Deacon Emeritus and a retired employee of Dan River Textile. Hale was
called by many names, Wesley, Hale, Daddy, Dad, PaPa and friend.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by two daughters, Jonell
Epperson Carwile Worsham and her husband Mike of Rustburg and Sharon Epperson
Blanks and her husband Donnie of Gladys; his grandchildren and their families,
Rebecca and Brandon Mitchen and their children Ariel, Noah, Marah, Elisha,
Judah, and Abel; Tara and Jessie Neville and their children Austin and Cassie;
Amy and Kenny Cyrus and their children Abigail, Jacob and Ken; Robbie Carwile;
and Brittany and Caleb Maxey; a sister, Doris Epperson Campbell of Star City,
AK.; three loving sisters in law and their spouses; a brother in law; and
numerous cousins, nieces and nephews.
A funeral service will be conducted at 2:00 p.m., Saturday,
February 13, 2016 at Tree of Life Ministries, Lynchburg by Pastor Mike Dodson
and Pastor Keith Vinson with interment to follow in Ebenezer Baptist Church
Cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Charles
City
2016, Charles City, Charles City Co., VA, Obituary
Richmond Times-Dispatch (VA) - June 23, 2016
Faye (nee Fuller) Jackson, died peacefully on Tuesday, June 21,
2016, in Charles City, VA, at the age of 61. She was born on April 16, 1955, in
Russellville, AL.
Faye graduated from University of Arkansas in 1986, with a degree
in nursing. She worked as a Registered Nurse in Arkansas and Virginia,
specializing in labor and delivery and women's health.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Lelia and Zollie Fuller; and her brother, Dee Fuller.
Faye is survived by her son, Daniel Murphree of Portsmouth, VA; her
son, Joseph Murphy of Phil Campbell, AL; her daughter, Lauren Carter of Charles
City, VA; her grandchildren, Seth, Haiden, Hill and Lela; her sisters, Grace Burcham, Mary Kurth and Judy Blankenship ; and her brothers, Jim Fuller and Joe
Fuller.
The funeral is scheduled for 11 a.m. Saturday, June 25, 2016, at
Mt. Hope Methodist Church. Reverend Tommy Franks will officiate the ceremony.
All are welcome to attend and celebrate Faye's life. Spry Memorial
Chapel, Russellville, Alabama, assisted the family. To leave private
condolences, please visit our website at http://www.sprymemorialchapel.com./
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Charlottesville
City
+2016, Charlottesville City, VA, Obituary
The Daily Progress, (Charlottesville, VA) - August 13, 2016
Maxine Scruggs Shaver, 90, of Charlottesville, moved on to the next
phase of life's journey on Wednesday, August 10, 2016. Maxine was born on
December 19, 1925, in Charlottesville, to the late William and Nell Scruggs.
During the majority of her life, Maxine lived in Covesville where
she made many lasting friends including Lois and Loyd Ogden, Mary Hensley,
Denonna Carver, Bill and Wanda Adkinson, and Dan and Pat Swanson. When she
moved to Woods Edge in Charlottesville the residents quickly became her friends
and extended family.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her
husband of 56 years, Denzle H. Shaver; her sisters,
Eunice Dowell, Doris Tonker, and Joyce Blankenship;
and a beloved niece, Donna Norvell.
Maxine is survived by her daughters, Carol Knight (Gerald), and
Patricia Estes (Howard); along with grandchildren, Kenneth Knight, Kevin Knight
(Diane), Keith Knight (Connie), Amy McCullough (Stephen), and Ryan Estes; great
grandchildren, Charity Worrell, Jeremy Knight (Chelsea), Derek Knight, Amber
Knight, Kristen Knight, Kassidy Knight, Kellie Knight, Andrew McCullough, and
Baby McCullough to make his appearance soon. She is also survived by her
sister, Clara Brock; brother, William F. Scruggs; and many nieces and nephews.
A funeral service will be conducted 11 a.m. Monday, August 15,
2016, at the Teague Funeral Home Chapel with interment to follow at Monticello
Memory Gardens.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Joyce Scruggs m. Roy Lee Blankenship, he
died in 1972, Albemarle, VA
1940 Census,
Ward 1, Charlottesville City, VA,
Scruggs, William 48, M, VA, Head,
Scruggs, Nellie 44, F, VA, Wife,
Scruggs, Eunice 19, F, VA, Dau,
Scruggs, Doris 16, F, VA, Dau,
Scruggs, Maxine 14, F, VA, Dau,
Scruggs, Joyce 10, F, VA, Dau,
Scruggs, William 09, M, VA, Son,
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Chesapeake
City
2016, Chesapeake City, VA, Obituary
The Virginian-Pilot, (Norfolk, VA) - May 15, 2016
Blanche Marian Steele, 98 [1918], passed away with her family by her side,
May 9, 2016. She was born in Almira, WA to the late George and Hannah Wynhoff.
Blanche attended Centerville Baptist Church. She was a witty, sharp
woman who loved conversation. Blanche enjoyed spending time with her family
whether she was going dancing with her husband, going on cruises with her
daughters or spending time with the grandkids. She was one of a kind and will
be greatly missed.
Besides her parents she was predeceased by her loving husband,
Danton G. Steele and five siblings.
Left to cherish her memory are her children, Daniel L. Steele, Lynden R. Steele (Arden), Margaret F. Blankenship, Danton G. Steele, II (Jill) and Mary Lee
Williams; sister, Faye Burton; brother-in-law, Larry Carter and numerous grandchildren,
great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews and beloved friends.
She will be laid to rest at Riverview Cemetery, Jefferson City, MO.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2016, Chesapeake City, VA, Obituary
Published in The Virginian Pilot on July 8,
2016
Sandra Ann Phelps, 68, died July 6, 2016. A native of Grundy, VA
Mrs. Phelps retired from Civil Service, was a member of Fairview
Heights Baptist Church, and enjoyed bowling on the Fairview Heights League.
She was predeceased by her husband, John Edward Phelps; parents,
Frazier "Jake" and Marjorie Deel Fletcher; two sisters, Carol
Sheppard and Rita Delph; and brother, Roger Fletcher.
Survivors include her son, Michael Phelps and wife Krista; two
grandchildren, Faith and Chris; four sisters,
Evelyn Blankenship and husband
Vergis, Janice Rainbolt, Betty Brown and husband
Harry Jr., and Joyce Taylor and husband Bob; three brothers, Bobby Fletcher and
wife Sherry, Johnny Fletcher and wife Teresa, and Jerry Fletcher and wife
Carolyn; and numerous nieces and nephews.
A funeral service will be held on Saturday, July 9, at 1 PM in
Sturtevant Funeral Home, Portsmouth Blvd. Chapel by the Rev. Paul Martin.
Burial will be in Holland Cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Chesterfield
2016, Chesterfield Co., VA, Obituary
Richmond Times-Dispatch (VA) - May 8, 2016
Rita Gail Shorter Berry, 54, of Chesterfield, VA, went home to her
Heavenly Father on May 4, 2016, after a lengthy battle with cancer.
Rita graduated from Virginia Baptist Schoold of Nursing and spent
many years working in the medical field as a Registered Nurse. For the past 11
years, she devotedly and passionately administered nursing care to her husband,
David, who is on life support, due to the throes of ALS.
She was preceded in death by her father, Edward Ramsey Shorter Sr.
Rita is survived by her husband, David Lynn Berry; daughter, Angela
Marie Berry; devoted mother, Irene Bowman; amazing stepfather, Clyde Bowman;
loving brother, Edward Ramsey (Randy) Shorter Jr.; caring sister-in-law, Cheri
Shorter; nephews, Trae (Jessica) Shorter; Ryan (Amanda) Shorter; great- niece,
Caydence Marie Shorter; aunt, Gaile Zfass; mother-in-law, Gladys Berry;
brothers-in-law, Larry (Marie), Dennis (Toni) Berry; sister-in-law, Jean
Blankenship; many supportive
friends, too numerous to name individually, but whom she loved beyond measure;
her beloved dogs, Asher and Traveller; and an asundry of neighborhood stray
cats, whom she could not bear the thought of seeing them go hungry.
Rita's earthly body will be cremated. A celebration honoring her
life and the amazingly compassionate person she was, will be held at a later
date.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2016, Chesterfield, Chesterfield Co., VA, Obituary
Richmond Times-Dispatch (VA) - January 24, 2016
Patricia Everhart Blankenship. On Wednesday, January 20, 2016, when our Heavenly Father called
for her to come home, Pat Blankenship, 68 [1948], of Chesterfield, raised her arms to the
Heavens, grasped the hands of an angel, and slipped peacefully away to reside
in her eternal home with our Lord and Savior.
Pat was predeceased by her parents, Kenneth L. Everhart and Janine
F. Everhart. She was born in Germany and came to the States with her parents in
1963. Pat was a strong individual who never gave up on anything, especially her
family, by whom she will be greatly missed. She loved her Lord, her family, her
church, fifties music, Jeff Dunham and his sidekick, Peanut, the Lifetime
Channel, Christmas and candy. She was employed with Conway Freight and worked
extremely hard in the trucking industry for over 40 years.
A special thanks to Rilton May for the wonderful gift of life by
donating his kidney that he so selflessly gave to Pat in February 2006, which
allowed her to have nine more years with us.
She is survived by her devoted daughter, Michelle Davis and her
partner, Gary Patterson, who was a great assistance to Pat; grandson, Joshua
Wood; sister, Deborah Webb and her partner, Don Lafleur; niece, Kendyl Webb and
many dear friends.
The funeral will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday at Morrissett Funeral
and Cremation Service, 6500 Iron Bridge Rd. (Rt. 10). Interment will follow at
Dale Memorial Park.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2016, Chesterfield, Chesterfield Co., VA, Obituary
Richmond Times-Dispatch (VA) - July 19, 2016
David Lynn Berry, 57, of Chesterfield, VA, went home to the Lord on
July 11, 2016, after a courageous fight with ALS.
David retired as a firefighter from Richmond International Airport
and had served as a volunteer for the Chesterfield and Henrico fire departments
and for the Forest View Rescue Squad.
David was preceded in death by his devoted wife, Rita S. Berry; and
his father, Otis N. Berry.
David is survived by his daughter, Angela M. Berry; his mother,
Gladys A. Berry; sister, Jean Blankenship; brothers, Dennis W. Berry (Toni) and
Larry D. Berry (Marie); father and mother-in law, Clyde and Irene Bowman;
brother-in-law, Randy Shorter Jr. (Cheri); numerous nephews and nieces and many
friends who had shown support and love for David and Rita through the years.
A Celebration of Life service will be held at 11 a.m. on July 30,
2016, at Oak Forest Baptist Church, 5101 Courthouse Rd., Chesterfield, VA
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2016, Midlothian, Chesterfield
Co., VA, Obituary
The News & Advance, (Lynchburg, VA) - October 1, 2016
Frances B. Foster,
87 [1929],
originally of Lynchburg, passed away Thursday, September 29, 2016, in her home
in Midlothian, VA
Frances proudly owned and operated a beauty salon out of her home
for over 40 years. She and her husband enjoyed making crafts and attending
craft fares. Frances loved to sew, making clothes, costumes and anything we
could convince her to make especially for her great grandchildren. She attended
Memorial Christian Church and enjoyed breakfast with her friends regularly at
McDonalds while living in Lynchburg. She was full of laughter and loved to kid
with her family. She was very competitive in life and never missed an
opportunity to play a board game or even baseball in the yard. You never left
her presence that she didn't make sure to tell you, "Don't you take no
wooden nickels!"
She was preceded in death by her husband, Alvin L. Foster; infant
daughter, Jeanette Lynn Foster; parents,
Ernest and Janie Blankenship; and sister,
Dorothy Jenkins.
Frances is survived by her sister,
Nellie Wright; daughter, Betty Mitchell (Barry);
granddaughters, Shannon Mitchell, and Erin McGarity (Mark); three
great-grandchildren, Luci Chiavaroli, and Sadie and Foster McGarity; as well as
several nieces and nephews.
A Celebration of Frances' life will be held at Tharp Funeral Home,
Lynchburg, on Monday, October 3, 2016, at 1 p.m. with the Reverends Virgil and
Sue Knipp officiating. Burial to follow at Fort Hill Memorial Park.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2016, Midlothian, Chesterfield
Co., VA, Obituary
Published in The Virginian Pilot on Nov. 12,
2016
Doris Marie Blankenship Harvey, 87, of Midlothian, Virginia died on Thursday, November 10, 2016
at The Memory Center Richmond where
she had been a resident since 2015. She was born June 21, 1929 in Black
Mountain, North Carolina, the daughter of the late John Wade Blankenship and Gloria Blankenship.
Doris graduated from Blue Mountain College in Mississippi with a
degree in English and later pursued studies in Library Science. She married
John Hopkins Harvey of Roseland, Virginia on April 5, 1958. Over the course of
her career, she worked at the Baptist Foreign Mission Board and as a librarian
with Norfolk Public Schools for twenty-five years, before retiring in 1992. In
2000, she and John moved from their long-time home in Virginia Beach to
Midlothian, VA In addition, they spent the winters at their home in University
Park, FL from 1992 until 2007.
She was preceded in death by her husband, John, and one brother, J. W. Blankenship.
She is survived by her three children, Beth Marie Harvey and Dana
Wells of Midlothian, VA, John Hersey (Johnny) Harvey and Scott Pope, of
Tappahannock, VA and James Craig (Craig) Harvey and Jeannie Harvey, of
Bradenton, FL. She is the oldest of ten children and is survived by two sisters, Lois and Nana, and six brothers, Joe, Frank, Donald, Ronald, Roy, and Marshall and many
nieces and nephews.
A funeral service will be held 2 p.m. Monday, November 14, 2016 at
Byrum-Parr Funeral Home, 7661 Patrick Henry Hwy., Roseland, VA 22967, with
burial to follow in Jonesboro Cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2016, N. Chesterfield, Chesterfield Co., VA, Obituary
Richmond Times-Dispatch (VA) - October 4, 2016
Howard Aubrey "Buddy," Morgan, 82, of N. Chesterfield,
VA, passed away on Sunday, October 2, 2016.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Clifford and Edith Morgan.
He is survived by his loving wife of 66 years, Florence E. Morgan;
sons, Butch Morgan (Robin), Jerry Morgan (Lisa); daughters, Gayle Fields and
Wendy Morgan; grandchildren, Brian Morgan, Cliff Morgan, T.J. Morgan, Taylor
Ross, Cameron Fulghum, Matt Campbell, Miranda Morgan, Jessie Sosa;
great-grandson, Julian Sosa; brothers, Rudy Morgan, Dickie Morgan (May); sisters, Shirley Blankenship, Barbara Bradley (Melvin); and numerous extended family and
friends.
A funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. on Thursday, October 6,
2016, at the J. T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home, 3050 W. Hundred Rd.,
Chester, VA 23831, with the Rev. Dr. Ivan Perkinson officiating. Interment will
follow in Sunset Memorial Park.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Clarke
+2016, Berryville, Clarke
Co., VA, Obituary
http://www.tributes.com/obituary/show/Edward-Clyde-Blankenship-103830899
Edward Clyde Blankenship, Sr. was born on May 19, 1935 and passed away on Friday, August 5,
2016.
Edward was a resident of Berryville, Virginia at the time of his
passing. He was a US Army veteran of the Korean War. He was married to Mary.
Services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday August 10 2016 at
the Eackles-Spencer Norton Funeral Home 256 Halltown Road Harpers Ferry Charles
Town. Interment will be in Hillsboro Cemetery Hillsboro VA
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Edward Clyde
Blankenship – b.19May1935 - Fairfax, VA: https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:KG8H-BKV
Relatives -
Donald L. Blankenship, Margaret Ann Blankenship, Mary A. Blankenship, Mary E.
Blankenship, Pamela F. Blankenship.
+2016, Berryville, Clarke
Co., VA, Obituary
https://www.eackles-spencerfuneralhome.com/obituary/3832640
Edward Clyde Blankenship, Sr., 81, a
nine-year resident of Berryville, VA, departed this life on Friday, August 5,
2016 at his residence. Born on May 19, 1935 in Narrows, VA, he was the son of
the late Emmett Clyde and Lula Pauline Tracy Blankenship.
He was of the Christian faith, and a US
Army veteran of the Korean War. He retired from Shenandoah’s Pride Dairy in
Springfield after thirty-five years of service. He was an avid ham radio
operator and woodworker. Eddie was a wonderful, loving husband and a great dad.
Preceding him in death were his wife,
Mary Elizabeth Blankenship (2011) and one son-in-law, Wayne Kennedy.
He is survived by one daughter, Patricia
A. Kennedy; three sons, Edward C. Blankenship, Jr. and wife, Ann, David Allen
Blankenship and wife, Bessie R., and Donald L. Blankenship and wife, Dawna;
three sisters, Shirley E. Schooley, Phyllis M. Carter and Sandra D. Carter; one
brother, Eugene Blankenship; sixteen grandchildren and eight
great-grandchildren.
Services will be held at 10:30 am, on Wednesday,
August 10, 2016, at the Eackles-Spencer & Norton Funeral Home, 256 Halltown
Road, Harpers Ferry/Charles Town. Interment will be in Hillsboro Cemetery,
Hillsboro, VA.
Covington
City
+2016, Covington City, VA, Obituary
Shirley Nell Chapman Sanders, 81, of Covington, passed away Sunday,
January 17, 2016, at her residence. Mrs. Sanders was born February 16, 1934, in
Alleghany County, the daughter of the late Mansfield Chapman and Nannie Tingler Chapman Blankenship.
She was also preceded in death by her husband, William Edward
Sanders in 2009; four brothers, Charles Chapman, Henry Chapman, Warren Chapman,
and Carrie Lee Chapman.
Shirley enjoyed the many years she traveled around the world
raising her family in the military. She loved crafting, vacationing at the
beach, and most of all being with her family.
She is survived by two daughters, Debbie Reynolds and husband,
William "Mutt", and Leesa Dudley and husband, Eddie; one son, Michael
Sanders and wife, Tiffany, all of Covington; two granddaughters, Ashley
Reynolds and Christy Nicely and Cory Sparks, all of Covington; one grandson,
Derek Reynolds and Jason Dove of Blacksburg; one great-grandson, Cooper Nicely
of Covington; one brother, James Chapman of Clifton Forge; two sisters-in-law, Vickie
Chapman of Newport News and Jo Chapman of Covington; a caregiver, Twila Boyd of
Iron Gate; and a number of nieces, nephews and cousins.
A graveside service will be held 3:30 p.m. Wednesday, January 20,
2016, in the Lone Star Cemetery with the Rev. Bill Gilliland officiating.
The family will receive their friends 7 to 8:30 p.m. Tuesday at the
Arritt Funeral Home.The family suggest memorial contributions be made in Mrs.
Sanders' name to the Mt. Regional Hospice, P.O. Box 637, Clifton Forge, VA
24422.The online guest registration is available at arrittfuneralhome.com.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2016, Covington City, VA, Obituary
https://lovingfuneralhome1913.com/book-of-memories/2724773/blankenship-daisy/obituary.php
Mrs. Daisy Wolfe Blankenship, age 87, of
Covington, died Monday, October 10, 2016, at Bath County Community Hospital,
Hot Springs. She was the wife of the late Lacey W. Blankenship.
She was born December 20, 1928 in Alleghany County, the daughter of the
late Frank C. and Rosa Wolfe.
A lifetime resident of this community,
she was a graduate of Boiling Spring High School. She was a former cook for the
Boiling Spring Elementary School Cafeteria, a licensed hairdresser and for a
number of years sat with the elderly in their homes. Daisy was an active member
of Pinnell Chapel United Methodist Church. She was also a member of the Rebekah
Lodge and an honorary member of the Boiling Spring Ruritans.
In addition to her parents, Frank C. and
Rosa Wolfe, and her husband, Lacey W. Blankenship, Mrs. Blankenship was
preceded in death by a son, Sherman Blankenship and a daughter,
Priscilla
Blankenship Redman.
Mrs. Blankenship is survived by a son,
Dale
W. Blankenship of Covington; a daughter, Ramona B. Reed of Covington; six
grandchildren, Tonya Phillips, Greg Blankenship, Summer Pullin,
Jessica Dotson, Kania Reed and Phillip Redman; nine great grandchildren,
Jackson
Blankenship, Elijah Pullin, Noah Pullin, Isaac Pullin, Chloe Pullin, Fallon
Phillips, Savanna Reed, Jake Redman and Anisten Dotson.
A funeral will be conducted at 2:00 pm,
Saturday, October 15, 2016, from the chapel of Loving Funeral Home with Rev.
David Brown officiating, assisted by Rev. Bill Gilliland. Interment will follow
in Lone Star Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Wayland Mayo, Phillip Redman,
Carl Tingler, Greg Blankenship, Wayne Caldwell, and Tracy Haynes. Alternate
pallbearer will be Michael Bradshaw.
Craig
+2016, New Castle, Craig Co., VA, Obituary
The Roanoke Times, (VA) - December 27, 2016
Norman Lee Tripp, 85, of New Castle, passed away on Friday,
December 24, 2016, at Lewis Gale Medical Center in Salem, [VA]. Norman was born May 9, 1931, in New
Castle to Frank J. and Mary W. Tripp.
Norman was a diligent and hard-working person his entire life. He
began working in his early teens by carrying water to workers on the Department
of Highway work crews. He was an employee of Hercules Incorporated at the
Radford Army Ammunitions Plant for 34 years prior to retiring in 1987, rising
to the position of Shift Supervisor. He was respected and well-liked by the
employees he led at the Arsenal. Norman loved his Dry Branch Farm and the home
that he built there himself. He was a farmer who raised hay, beef cattle, and
hogs for many years. He also worked as a painter throughout Craig County well
into his 70s.
Norman loved hunting and gardening until his health interfered with
his ability to do both, and he loved baseball from the time he played in his
youth until his passing. He also built furniture and clocks in his home
workshop. He was a member of the New Castle United Methodist Church and
Mountain Lodge 140 AF & AM.
A devoted family man, Norman is survived by his loving wife of 67
years, Helen Marie Pendleton Tripp. In addition, he is survived by two sons and
their spouses, N. Wayne and Joan V. Tripp and D. Michael and Karen E. Tripp.
All children were dear to Norman, but especially his grandchildren and their
spouses, Benjamin W. and Anne G. Tripp, Matthew P. and Megan B. Tripp, Craig M.
Tripp, and Kelsey R. Tripp; and his great-granddaughter, Margaret Helen
(Maggie) Tripp. Norman is also survived by two sisters and one brother, Barbara T. (Bobby) Dudding, Pauline T. Blankenship, and Maxie R. Tripp; one sister-in-law,
Sarah P. Tyree; and one brother-in-law, John W. Pendleton.
He was preceded in death by six brothers, Lester, Calvin, Lloyd
(Bud), John, Everett, Norris (Peck); and a sister, Evelyn.
A celebration of Norman's life led by the Rev. Randall Blankenship will be held at Paitsel Funeral Home in
New Castle, Virginia, at 11a.m. on Thursday, December 29, 2016. Interment will
follow at Huffman Memorial Park on Virginia Route 42.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Danville
City
+2016, Danville City, VA, Obituary
Danville Register & Bee (VA) - May 24, 2016
Gene Frederick Hill, age 78, of 339 Cedarbrook Dr., Danville, VA,
passed away on Sunday, May 22, 2016 at Danville Regional Medical Center. He was
born on March 24, 1938, in Leaksville, NC, to the late Charlie Boaz Hill Sr.
and Ruby Frederick Hill.
Mr. Hill worked at Goodyear before his retirement and was a member
of Westover Baptist Church. He was a veteran of the United States Navy.
He is survived by his sons, Earl Guilliams Jr. and wife, Dianne,
and Gene Hill II, all of Danville, VA; daughters, Teresa Beach and husband,
David of Danville, VA, and Patti Bennett and husband, Jim of Greenville, N.C.; sister, Leona Blankenship of Marion, VA; brothers, Donald Hill of Danville, VA, and Robert
Hill of Orlando, Fla.; seven grandchildren, and four great-grandchildren.
In addition to his parents, Mr. Hill was predeceased by his wife,
Juanita Simms Hill; and brothers, Charlie Hill Jr., and Raymond Hill.
Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, May 25,
2016, at Swicegood Funeral Home with Dr. Doug Barber and the Rev. Robert
Vermillion officiating. Interment will follow in Highland Burial Park.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2016, Danville City, VA, Obituary
Published in Daily Press on July 15, 2016
Mrs. Irene Thomas Bowman Newman, 86, passed from this life on
Wednesday, July 13, 2016, at Roman Eagle Rehabilitation and Health Care Center,
Danville, VA Mrs. Newman has been a resident of Roman Eagle since 2007. She was
born May 19, 1930 in Cana, VA to the late Alfred Lee Thomas and the late Zelma Tobler Thomas.
She was predeceased in death by her husbands, Garner Franklin
Bowman and William H. Newman, and her son, Donald Franklin Bowman.
She is survived by her sister, June Bowman of Ararat, VA; her
brother, Jessie Thomas and wife, Anna Belle of Tocoma, WA; and her brother,
Lewis Thomas of Stuart, VA She is also survived by her children, Kenneth Lee Bowman and wife Brenda of Dry Fork, VA, Anita
Story and husband Kippy of Chester, VA, Janeen Frazier and husband Mike of
Dobson, NC, Albert Blankenship,
Jr. of New Kent, VA; and
daughter-in-law, Marian Bowman of Marion, VA; eight grandchildren, Kristina
Lang Rousch and Mike of Chesterfield, VA, Ronnie Lang and wife Paula of
Chesterfield, VA, Drew Puckett and wife Nicole of Stafford, VA, Michael Puckett
and wife, Eva of Norfolk, VA, Lindsay Puckett Parks and husband Terry of Mt.
Airy, NC, David Bowman and wife, Jennifer of Chesterfield, VA, Brian Bowman and
wife Brandi of Atkins, VA, and Lindsay Leigh Bowman of Nashville, TN. She is
also survived by eleven great grandchildren.
Visitation will be held Saturday, July 16, 2016 from 1:00 until
2:00 PM at Moody Funeral home in Mt. Airy with a funeral service to follow at
Moody Funeral Home Chapel. Interment will follow at Mount Bethel Moravian
Church Cemetery in Cana, VA
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Dickenson
2016, Bee, Dickenson Co.,
VA, Obituary
Bristol Herald Courier (VA) - March 25, 2016
Mr. Kenneth C. Duty, age 60, of Bee, Virginia, passed away
Wednesday, March 23, 2016, at Carrington's Place Health & Rehab, [Daleville, Botetourt Co., VA]. Born August 31, 1955 in Richlands,
Virginia, he was a son of the late Bobby Clifford and Helen Pearl Musick Duty.
A lifelong resident of the area, he attended Duty Church of God. He
was a member of the UMWA and a retired coal miner, having been employed by
Clinchfield Coal Company.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one
daughter, Misty Dawn Duty; and four siblings, Darlene Thomas, Darrell Duty,
Wanda Sue Thompson, and Dallas Duty. In his generation, he was the last
surviving member of his immediate family.
Survivors include two daughters, Shelley Tiller and husband, Josh
of Bee, Virginia, and Stephanie Ward and husband, Victor of Honaker, Virginia;
four grandchildren, Cody Johnson and
wife, Ashley, of Hurricane Creek, Virginia, Hailey Tiller and Owen Tiller, both
of Bee, Virginia, and Madison
Blankenship of Honaker, VA;
and one great-grandson, Colton Johnson.
Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Saturday, March 26,
2016, at the Honaker Funeral Home Chapel, Honaker, Virginia with the Rev. Jeff
Tiller officiating. Interment will follow at the Duty Cemetery in Bee,
Virginia. Pallbearers will be Dustin Barton, Kenny Berk Barton, Dawyer Musick,
Jack Barton, Beecher Barton, and Austin Barton. Honorary pallbearers will be
Donovan Barton, Richard Duty, Glen Musick, Jason Musick, and Daniel Barton.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Fairfax
+2016, Annandale, Fairfax
Co., VA, Obituary
Published in The Washington Post on July 27,
2016
On July 21, 2016, Stella B. Corbat, of Annandale died in
Woodbridge, VA
Stella was married to Kenneth Corbat for 49 years. Stella was a graduate of the University of
Michigan and enjoyed work as an Intelligence Analyst. Stella was a member of
Holy Spirit Catholic Church. She was an avid reader and enjoyed word puzzles.
Stella is survived by her four children,
Patricia Corbat, Christopher Corbat, Jennifer Blankinship
and Barbara Blaz and their spouses, eight grandchildren and two
great-grandchildren; brother, Raymond Brey and sister, Kay Dallavalle.
A gathering of family and friends will be held at Demaine Funeral
Home in Springfield from 2 to 4 p.m. on Sunday, July 31.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Fauquier
2016, Remington, Fauquier
Co., VA, Obituary
Culpeper Star-Exponent (VA) - September 5, 2016
Benjamin Lee Carter, Sr., 72, of Remington, died on Saturday,
September 3, 2016, at Fauquier Hospital, [Warrenton, Fauquier Co., VA]. He was born in Manassas on September 24,
1943, a son of Benjamin Franklin and Etta Elizabeth Carter.
Mr. Carter was a farmer, he also enjoyed working on cars and
playing poker.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his
siblings, Rosella Carter, Ed Fewell, and Tommy Carter.
He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Elsie Carter; six children and their spouses, Ricky
(Lucy) Carter of Rhoadesville, Theresa (Gus) Willis of Front Royal, Benjamin
Jr. (Suzanna) Carter of Amissville, Michael (Cheryl) Carter of Remington, Shelby (Bobby) Blankenship , and Christine (Ricky) Wilson, all of
Culpeper,17 grandchildren, and 22 great grandchildren.
Services will be held on Thursday, September 8, 2016, at 11 a.m. at
Moser Funeral Home Interment to follow in the Sumerduck Baptist Church
Cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Fluvanna
2016, Lake Monticello, Fluvanna Co., VA, Obituary
Published in The Washington Post on June 19,
2016
Patricia Anne Beach lost her one year battle with cancer. Pat, born
June 16, 1946 in Washington, DC to the deceased Robert L. and Katherine E.
Goodson.
Pat, also known as Patti grew up in Clinton, MD. She was trained
musically and taught for the Springfield Music School through her high school
years. After marrying her high school sweetheart Ron, the two raised their
three children in Clinton, MD as well. Pat and Ron, and their three children
graduated from Surrattsville Senior High School. The family later built and
moved to Hughesville, MD.
Pat worked for Alexandria Lighting and Supply in Alexandria, VA for
42 years. Pat served with fundraising and Christmas functions at the Jaycees
before kids, in various leadership positions for the PTA at her kid''s schools,
and coached a variety of sports in Clinton Boys and Girls Club.
Pat and Ron retired to Lake Monticello in Palmyra, VA in 2013 and
have enjoyed their peaceful house on the lake since then.
She is survived by her husband of 51 years, Ronald I. Beach; their
three children and their families, son,
Eric A. Beach, his wife, Karen Blankenship and grandchildren, Kaylin, Marissa, Kyle,
and Joshua; son, Jeff A. Beach and daughter, Staci L. Mildenstein, her husband,
Mike Mildenstein, grandchildren, Jessika, Justin, step-grandchildren Chad,
Justin, Liz and step-great-granddaughters, Mia and Mayzie.
In lieu of flowers, please make donations to St. Jude''s Research
Hospital (stjude.org) and Hospice of the Piedmont (hopVAorg).
Funeral service will be at 7 p.m. on June 21, 2016 at Raymond’s
Funeral Home, 5635 Washington Ave., La Plata, MD 20646. Interment will be 11
a.m. on June 22, 2016 at Trinity Memorial Gardens, 3221 Mattawoman-Beantown
Road, Waldorf, MD 20601.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Franklin
City
+2016, Franklin City, VA, Obituary
http://www.wrightfuneralhome.org/home/index.cfm/obituaries/view/fh_id/11068/id/3606709
William Harold “Billy” Blankenship, Sr., 83, entered into his Savior’s loving arms February
20, 2016 surrounded by his entire family. Born August 15, 1932 in South
Carolina and reared in Franklin, VA, Billy was a son of the late Earl D. Blankenship, Sr. and Eugenia Scott Blankenship and was predeceased by his beloved sister, Kathleen B. Magazu.
He was a Coast Guard veteran and attended Old Dominion University.
Billy was a former employee of Western Electric telephone Company in Virginia
Beach, former owner and operator of B&B Landscaping in Virginia Beach and
had retired from Hercules Incorporated in Franklin. After his retirement he
enjoyed fifteen years of making medicine deliveries for Parker Drug Store.
Billy was a former member and Deacon of Hunterdale Christian Church and was a
member of Franklin Congregational Christian Church. He was a member of the
Hunterdale Ruritan Club and a lifetime member of Black Creek Hunt Club.
Left to cherish his memory is his loving wife of nearly 62 years, Lena Rose Blankenship, his devoted children, Julie B. Grizzard (Timmy) , William H. Blankenship, Jr. (Sandie), Michael
L. Blankenship (Sandy) and Brandon P. Blankenship (Lynn) , brother, Earl D.
Blankenship, Jr. (Renee),
sister-in-law, Bernice Wilson, eight grandchildren, eleven great grandchildren
and nieces and nephews.
Billy loved people and never entered a room that he didn’t bring a
smile to someone’s face. He also enjoyed his horses and dogs his entire life.
His grandchildren and great grandchildren always knew that they were the apple
of his eye and so did all the children he and Lena helped raise through Lena’s
childcare.
A funeral will be conducted at 2 PM Thursday, February 25, 2016 in
Wright Funeral Home with the Rev. James H. Hyatt, Jr. and the Rev. Matthew Kidd
officiating. Burial will military honors will follow at Poplar Spring Cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Franklin
2016, Boones Mill, Franklin Co., VA, Obituary
The Roanoke Times, (VA) - October 23, 2016
Lillian (Ann) Peters Rutrough, 68, of Boones Mill, VA passed
peacefully at the home she shared with her loving companion of 46 years. She
was born November 6, 1947 to Lloyd and Catherine Birely Peters, and grew up in
Lima, Ohio.
Lillian was baptized on July 3, 1966 into the Old German Baptist
Brethren Church, to which she remained faithful. On August 8, 1970 she married
Donald Lee Rutrough whom she loved dearly. They had two daughters, Gina and
Jena. In 2010, she was diagnosed with lymphoma and patiently bore the pain and
suffering.
Surviving are her family, Gina and Ted Reed, Jena and Nevin
Jamison, Heidi Jo and Ward Wray, Taylor and Rachel Reed, Kettie, Lane, and
Rayna Jamison; and great-grandchildren, Cline Reed Wray and Cami Ann Wray; two
sisters, Ava and Wayne Rapp and Martha and Earl Flora; two brothers, David and
Tana Peters and Joe and Nancy Peters; step mother Mary Alice Peters; four brothers-in-law, William and Darlene
Rutrough, Glenn and Peggy Rutrough, Charlie Jr. and Gail Rutrough, and Dennis and Jonie Blankenship ; two sisters-in-law, Maxine Rutrough and
Bonnie Lilly. Also, several nieces, nephews, cousins, and many friends and
neighbors.
Funeral service will be at 10 a.m.held Monday, October 24, 2016 at
Mountain View Old German Baptist Brethren Church (249 Dugwell Road, Boones
Mill, VA 24065), with burial to follow in church cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2016, Ferrum, Franklin
Co., VA, Obituary
Posted: Friday,
November 18, 2016 5:00 pm By Casey Fabris casey.fabris@roanoke.com
981-3234
When Rachel
Blankenship-Tucker went
outside the morning after Election Day to remove a sign from her yard
supporting Hillary Clinton, she was disappointed by more than the race’s
outcome. She found that the Clinton/Kaine sign in front of her Ferrum home had
been vandalized with a homophobic slur.
Rachel ran into the house and tearfully told her wife, Emily Blankenship-Tucker, what she’d seen. The couple, who married
in 2012, said the Franklin County community is usually very welcoming, so they
were surprised that someone would come to their home and deface their sign with
hateful speech that was deeply personal. “I don’t mind somebody calling me a
fag — I can handle it — but it was just the action,” Rachel said. “This is a
really peaceful little area and, I don’t know, we’ve just not ever really been
treated like that before.”
Though Rachel was on her way to remove the sign when she discovered
the vandalism, the incident prompted the couple to leave it standing. They
wanted people to know what had happened, Emily said, and perhaps explain it to
their children. People did see it — and they responded.
When the women got home that Wednesday night, they saw someone had
placed a red and white pinwheel in their yard beside the sign. And from there,
“it just kept growing and growing,” Rachel said. A smattering of posters calling
for love rather than hate and proclaiming their admiration for the family,
along with flowers and a rainbow flag, now sit in their front yard. The
vandalized sign is no longer the first thing a passer-by would notice.
There are a number of hopeful messages: “Love prevails.” “This
family’s love is a gift to our community.” “Respect & love are more
powerful then [sic] fear & hate.” Others brought the couple cookies and
cards. “It felt like sort of this personal kindness, like they were saying specifically
to us ‘We care about you,’ ”
Emily said. “But then after a few days it started to feel like the
community was saying we care about ourselves, we care about each other, this is
how it’s going to be here.” To her,
Rachel said, the outpouring of support seemed to say: “Love is
going to win, no matter what, we’re not going to tolerate any bullying.”
Because there was so much mudslinging and name-calling in the
election, Emily said, she feels people grew comfortable saying hateful things.
She said after seeing the sign, the couple wondered: “Did we just wake up in
this world where now all of this is OK?” “You see stuff like that on the
internet. You see stuff like that on the news,” Rachel said. “But then when it
hits home, when you’re directly affected by that, you’re like wait a minute,
this is real.”
The response from the community helped Rachel get through a
difficult week. Both women were big supporters of Clinton — working the polls
and wearing the pantsuits, Rachel said — and were disappointed she was not
elected. The positivity sprouting in the yard encouraged her to shift her
attention to positive things, like community and family.
Rachel hopes the person who vandalized their sign has seen the love
spurred by their hate. The couple shared photos first of the vandalized sign
and then of the response from the community on Facebook. The posts have
garnered hundreds of likes, comments and shares.
Rachel said the vandalism was “a painful thing that turned into
something really beautiful.” Still, she’s grateful that their 5-month-old son,
Silas, is too young to understand. They’ll tell him about it one day.
They plan to keep the defaced sign. Maybe one day, Rachel said,
such things will be on display in museums, reduced to relics of the past. They
would represent a time, Emily said, “back in the old days, when rainbows were
black and white.”
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2016, Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., VA, Obituary
http://www.roanoke.com/obituaries/farris-annie-mae/article_298adce3-823c-51b8-b551-700937dfe64d.html
Annie Mae Farris, 79, of Rocky Mount, went to be with the Lord
Friday, January 1, 2016. Annie was born October 29, 1936.
She was preceded in death by her husband, James McCoy Farris;
grandson, Chad Evan English; parents, George and Eliza Mills; sisters, Zane
Nichols and Doris Nichols.
Left to cherish her memory are her children, James "Edward" Farris, Terry Farris (Susan), Jerry
Farris; daughters, Wanda English (Terry), Gloria Blankenship
(Rocky); grandchildren,
T. J. Farris (Jessica), Jamie Farris, Savannah Farris, Tyler Blankenship; sisters, Thelma Hardy, Page Webster, Ruth
Webster (Richard), Peggy Gibson, Clara Mills, Nelly Gibson, Jean Woods
(Curtis), Judy Trail, Brenda Smith; brothers, Kenneth, Ed, and Don Mills; along
with many other family members and friends.
Funeral services will be conducted from Flora Funeral Chapel at 2
p.m., Monday, January 4, 2016 with the Rev. John Collins officiating. Interment
will follow in Mountain View Memorial Park.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2016, Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., VA, Obituary
Mollie Perdue Holland, 94, of Rocky Mount, passed away, Sunday, May
15, 2016 at her residence. She was born May 11, 1922, a daughter of the late,
Hampton H. and Betty
Blankenship Holland.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Leffie Raymond (Pete)
Holland; three brothers, Ed Perdue, Charles Perdue and Harve (Peck) Perdue;
sisters, Eliza (Sis) Carter, Vernie Law, Vickie Holland, Fern Ferguson and
Cheryl Perdue.
Surviving to treasure her memory are a sister, Hazel Ziegler; sons
and daughters-in–law, Doug and Bonnie J. Holland, Tommy and Ellen Holland,
Wayne and Bonnie S. Holland; daughter and son-in-law, Kathy and Don Brown;
grandchildren, Jeffrey Lynn, Blake Holland (Christy), Tammy Tosh (Enos), Karen
Jones (Tony), Don Edmonds (Anita), Rex Powers (Shelly), Jason Holland (Tammy)
Chris Holland and Kevin Brown (Jenni); 17 great-grandchildren; two
great-great-grandchildren; and a number of nieces and nephews.
Funeral Services will be conducted at Flora Funeral Chapel, 11
a.m., Wednesday, May 18, 2016 with Chaplain Rick Poland officiating. Interment
will follow in Franklin Memorial Park.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
1930 Census, Union Hall, Franklin Co., VA,
Perdue, Harvie H. 50, M, VA, Head,
Perdue, Nannie B. 44, F, VA, Wife,
Perdue, Thomas E. 20, M, VA, Son,
Perdue, Sis 17, F, VA, Dau,
Perdue, Vernie L. 15, F, VA, Dau,
Perdue, Vickie L. 13, F, VA, Dau,
Perdue, Charlie W. 11, M, VA, Son,
Perdue, Louise F. 09, F, VA, Dau,
Perdue, Mollie M. 07, F, VA, Dau,
Perdue, Hazel 05, F, VA, Dau,
Perdue, Ethel G. 03, F, VA, Dau,
https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:C64D-PZM
2016, Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., VA, Obituary
http://www.tributes.com/obituary/show/William-Shaw-Blankenship-104152828
William Shaw Blankenship of Rocky Mount, Virginia, born on November 15, 2016 and passed
away on Tuesday, November 15, 2016.
There will be no services at this time.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2016, Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., VA, Obituary
http://www.connerbowman.com/obituaries/William-Blankenship-9/#!/Obituary
William Shaw Blankenship infant son of William Anthony
Blankenship and Jenniffer Nicole Matthey-Blankenship of Henry passed away on November 15,
2016 due to complications of the pregnancy.
William was preceded in death by his
grandmother, Teresa Wagner.
In addition to his parents, he is
survived by his brothers, Nathaniel and Jackson Matthey; and his sister,
Annalynn
Blankenship; grandparents, William and Joanie Blankenship, Robert and Sara
Matthey; several other relatives.
There will be no services at this time.
Arrangements by Conner-Bowman Funeral Home and Crematory, 62 VA Market Place
Drive (Route 220 at Wirtz Road), Rocky Mount.
+2016, Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., VA, Obituary
Melvin Leonard (Peanut) Walker, 75, of Rocky Mount went to be with
his Lord on Sunday, December 18, 2016 at his home surrounded by his loving
family. Peanut was born on June 7, 1941 to his loving mother, Violet Blankenship Walker
and the late Herman Walker.
The family wishes to express their gratitude to Shelby Blankenship for being our angel and caring for us all.
In his younger days you could find Peanut working at Bristol Manufacturing
Company, the Moose Lodge, or Franks Café. Although he never drove he could
thumb a ride to town quicker than you could drive because he always threw up
his hand and had a smile for everyone. Later in life he enjoyed traveling with
his best friends Velma and Lynden Robertson. Peanut intensely loved his family
and all his "children".
In addition to his mother, Peanut is also survived by his sister
Jean Greer and husband, Lee; niece, Rhonda Bernard Sedovy and husband John, and
their children, Meghan, Chris and John Ryan of Lexington; nephew Brad Bernard
and his wife Kirsten, and their children, Brynn, Blair and Beau of Annapolis,
Maryland; aunt, Elva Cundiff, Rocky Mount.
Funeral services will be conducted 2 p.m. Thursday, December 22,
2016 with Pastor Richard W. Thomas officiating. Interment will follow in
Franklin Memorial Park.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2016, Wirtz, Franklin Co., VA, Obituary
http://www.oakeys.com/?pagetype=obitlink&obit_id=1739458
Nancy Louise Caldwell Phelps, 63, of Wirtz, went to be with the
Lord on Wednesday, January 27, 2016.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Carl and Beatrice
Letchford; brother, Tommy Letchford.
Nancy is survived by one son, Donald Caldwell, Jr. and wife,
Angela; one daughter, Melissa Blankenship and husband,
John; two grandchildren,
Mya Cunningham and Jeremiah
Blankenship; three brothers,
James Letchford, Billy Letchford, Berkeley Letchford; three sisters, Rachel
Mays, Joyce Kelly, Linda Gusler; and many nieces and nephews.
A funeral service will be held at 2:00 PM on Saturday, January 30,
2016 at Glade Creek Baptist Church with Pastor Philip Ayers officiating.
Interment will be held at a later date in Glade Creek Cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Galax
City
2016, Galax City, VA, Obituary
Reba Diane Finley Mahaffey age 56 of Galax, Virginia passed away
Sunday, March 27, 2016 at her home. Reba was born on December 7, 1959 in Welch,
West Virginia to Ronald and Frances Lester Finley.
In addition to her father she was preceded in death by a sister
Robin Finley and grandmother Mae Lester.
She is survived by her husband Joseph Harley Mahaffey; daughter and
son-in-law Melanie and Mike Vanover; son and daughter-in-law Joseph Craig and
Pam Mahaffey all of Galax, Virginia; mother Frances Finley of Gary, West
Virginia; nine grandchildren Kelsey Snow, Donald (DJ) Snow, Ethan Gibson, Tori
and Emma Mahaffey, Josh Liddle, Nathaniel Wilmoth and David (Bert) Gibson;
Melissa Gibson of Gastonia, North Carolina; three great-grandchildren Zoie
Cummings, Keaton Gibson and Cameron Gibson; sisters and brothers-in-law Rhonda
and Steve Bowens of North Welch, West Virginia; Romonia and Lloyd Mitchem of
Gary, West Virginia; brother and sister-in-law Ronald Gregory and Linda Finley
of North Welch, West Virginia; two special aunts
Margaret Lykens and Annetta Blankenship both of
Gary, West Virginia; several nieces and nephews.
The funeral service will be held Tuesday, March 29, 2016 at 2:00 PM
in the Vaughan-Guynn Chapel with Pastor Rodney Christman and Bryan Horton
officiating. Burial will follow in the Camp Zion Cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Giles
2016, Glen Lyn, Giles Co., VA, Obituary
http://hosting-22456.tributes.com/obituary/show/Dorothy-Ray-Dot-Patteson-103161096
Dorothy Ray (Dot) Patteson, 92 of Glen Lyn, went home to be with
the Lord on Monday, January 4th, 2016. She was born in Castlewood, Virginia on
June 21st, 1923 and was the daughter of the late Sam and Martha Snow Ray.
A retired employee of Giles County Public Schools, Dot loved music,
and was a longtime faithful member of Rich Creek First United Methodist Church,
where she sang in the choir. She was a member of Lakeland Chapter #74 of the
Order of the Eastern Star. An avid gardener, she enjoyed growing flowers and
canning vegetables. She loved to walk, and enjoyed relaxing in the sun.
In addition to her mother and father, she was preceded in death by
her husband, Carl Baker Patteson; a daughter, Barbara White and her husband
Curtis; a son, Stephen Bowles; and a canine companion, Little Ben.
Left to cherish her memory are three children, Richard W. Bowles
and wife Brenda of Lake Frederick, Virginia, Deborah B. Lewis and husband Kirt
of Narrows, Glenn P. Bowles and wife Elizabeth of Princeton; a daughter-in-law,
Joyce Bowles of Johnson City, Tennessee; ten grandchildren, numerous great-grandchildren;
a sister, Elliouise Little of Dallas, Texas; four stepchildren, Raymond Patteson, Carlene Blankenship,
Alinda Parcell, and Leah Patteson; several nieces, nephews, cousins, and many
special friends, including caregivers Karen and Henry Mann, and Lee Ellen
Kelly.
Funeral services will be held Thursday, January 7th, 2016 at 11 AM
in the Chapel of Riffe's Funeral Service in Narrows with Rev. Aubrey Whitlow
officiating. Burial will follow in Birchlawn Burial Park in Pearisburg.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2016, Narrows, Giles Co., VA, Obituary
http://www.roanoke.com/obituaries/mullins-vernie-eveline/article_2bef3bd8-e009-534d-835e-c9475df6c139.html
Vernie Eveline Mullins, 79, of Riverside Avenue, Narrows, departed
this life Sunday morning, January 17, 2016 at her home in the care and love of
her family and hospice. Born in Pike County, Kentucky on December 28, 1936, she
was a daughter of the late Fairbanks and Macy Blankenship Hurley.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Burns Calvin Mullins; six
brothers and five sisters.
This beloved mother leaves to cherish her memory her six children
and their spouses, Burns and Kris Mullins of Rural Retreat, Gary and Kim
Mullins of Narrows, Bernadine Kirby and Joe Carter of Blacksburg, Marion
Hetherington of Narrows, Frances and Roger Martin of Narrows, Della and Jeff
Johnson of White Gate; her seven grandchildren Mary Hetherington, Holly
Hetherington, Christina Mullins, Andrew Mullins, Brooklynne Mullins, Jessica
Johnson and Matthew Mullins; her sisters, Renie Thomas and Edna Working and her
brother Greeley Hurley.
"Her devotion and love to her family will always be held in
their hearts."
Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday at 2 p.m. in the Kendall
Funeral Home, 605 Snidow Street, Pembroke with Pastor Betsy Switzer of First
United Methodist Church in Rich Creek officiating. Burial will follow in
Sunrise Burial Park in Rich Creek.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2016, Narrows, Giles Co., VA, Obituary
http://hosting-22456.tributes.com/obituary/show/David-Wayne-Milt-Blankenship-103214317
David Wayne (Milt) Blankenship, 53 of Narrows passed away suddenly and unexpectedly on Monday,
January 18th, 2016 at his home. A lifelong resident of Giles County, he was
born in Pearisburg on October 9th, 1962, and was the son of the late Daniel Lee (Danny) Blankenship and Joyce Ann Spicer Blankenship.
In addition to his mother and father, he was preceded in death by a
sister, Pamela Ann Blankenship.
A 1982 graduate of Narrows High School, Milt was the co-owner of Blankenship Concrete Finishers with over 35 years of experience. In
addition to his craft, he loved his Labrador retrievers, gardening, and his
family. He will be dearly missed by his loved ones and numerous friends and
contractors.
Left to cherish his memory are two daughters, Trista Peterson and husband Derrick of
Blissfield, Michigan, Lauren
Blankenship of Narrows; two step sons, Kristopher Blankenship and Michael Crawford, both of Narrows; a
special companion, Gina Crawford of Narrows; three grandchildren, Madison and
Ava Peterson, and Coy Evans; a brother, partner, and best friend, Darryl
Blankenship of Narrows;
several nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins, and many special friends,
including Danny Williams and Gene Thorne, both of Narrows; and the love of his
life Sherry Mabry of Tampa, Florida.
Funeral services will be held Sunday, January 24th, 2016 at 2 PM in
the Chapel of Riffe's Funeral Service in Narrows with Pastor Franklin Atkins
officiating. Burial will follow in Fairview Cemetery in Narrows.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2016, Narrows, Giles Co., VA, Obituary
http://hosting-22456.tributes.com/obituary/show/Elizabeth-Ann-Trout-Williams-103265732
Elizabeth Ann Trout Williams, 51 of Narrows, passed away Tuesday,
February 2nd, 2016. She was born on May 10th, 1964 and was the daughter of
birth mother Alice Haga, adoptive mother, Charlotte Jane
Trout; and adoptive father, Billy Trout.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two uncles, Danny Blankenship and Wesley Blankenship; an aunt, Lillie Mae Blankenship Rogers; and a cousin
that was like a brother, David
Wayne (Milt) Blankenship.
Affectionately known as "Puddin'," Elizabeth loved
flowers and gardening. She had a huge heart and a strong work ethic, and was
loved by so many in the community. Elizabeth may have told folks hard truths,
but she always sent them home with food. She will be deeply missed by her
family and many friends.
Left to cherish her memory are her husband of nearly 22 years,
Terry Wayne Williams; two sons, Steven Hodge and wife Cassandra of Pembroke,
Austin Williams and wife Kendra of Narrows; a daughter, Elizabeth Danielle
Williams of Blacksburg; two grandchildren, Steven Hodge II and Ian Michael
Hodge; a third grandson on the way, Odin Wayne Williams; an aunt, Bobbie
Pennington of Narrows; an uncle, Dale Blankenship of Catawba; a cousin, Darryl
(Greek) Blankenship of
Narrows; and an aunt who was like a
mother, Patty Blankenship of Narrows.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, February 6th, 2016 at 2 PM
in the Chapel of Riffe's Funeral Service in Narrows with Pastor Dennis Kidd
officiating. Burial will follow in the Shrader Cemetery at Niday in Bland
County.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2016, Narrows, Giles Co., VA, Obituary
http://hosting-22456.tributes.com/obituary/show/Roger-Dale-Conley-103421478
Roger Dale Conley, 57 of Narrows, passed away Wednesday, March
23rd, 2016. A lifelong resident of Giles County, he was born on January 14th,
1959, and was the son of the late David Estle and Evelyn Rosetta Blankenship Conley.
Roger was a longtime employee of Celanese in Narrows with 32 years
of service. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and riding his four-wheeler. But more
importantly, Roger loved spending time with his grandchildren.
Left to cherish his memory are a daughter, April Conley Williams
and husband Jamie of Pearisburg; a son, Jason Atkins of Radford; two
grandchildren, Braylyn Minnick and Xander Williams; two brothers, David Conley
and wife LaDonna of Peterstown, and Ronnie Conley of Narrows; and a sister Judy
Conley of Narrows; numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and many special friends,
including his canine companion, Cricket.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, March 26th, 2016 at 3 PM in
the Chapel of Riffe's Funeral Service in Narrows. Burial will follow in the Boyd
Cemetery in the Wolf Creek community near Narrows.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2016, Narrows, Giles Co., VA, Funeral
http://www.tributes.com/obituary/show/Daniel-Eugene-Blankenship-103503445
Daniel Eugene
Blankenship, June 5, 1956 - April 19, 2016,
Blankenship Mountain, Virginia
Funeral
services will be conducted Saturday April 30 2016 at 1:00 pm in the Kendall
Funeral Home 605 Snidow St. Pembroke.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2016, Narrows, Giles Co., VA, Obituary
Daniel Eugene Blankenship, 59, of Blankenship
Mountain, Narrows, departed
this life Tuesday, April 19, 2016 at his home. Born in Giles County on June 5,
1956, he was a son of the late James
Clifton and Pauline Vaughn Blankenship.
He was a painter by trade and was preceded in death by his parents
and a sister, Betty Sue Clemons.
He leaves to cherish his memory his daughters and son-in-law Brittany Blankenship
and Clinton Barker of Blacksburg and April Blankenship
of Narrows; his grandchildren Xavier
Barker and Taylor Blankenship; his brother
and sister-in-law James and
Artess Blankenship of Narrows;
his sisters and brothers-in-law Carol and Andy Taylor of Narrows and Linda and Terry
Pruitt of Dublin; and his life-long friend Phil Johnson.
Funeral services will be conducted Saturday, April 23, 2016 at 1:00
pm in the Kendall Funeral Home, 605 Snidow St., Pembroke.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2016, Narrows, Giles Co.,
VA, Obituary
http://hosting-22456.tributes.com/obituary/show/Madeline-Blankenship-Gautier-103512262
Madeline Blankenship Gautier, 76 of Narrows, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, April
24th, 2016. A lifelong resident of Giles County, she was born on April 16th,
1940, and was the daughter of the
late Gilbert Houston and Gladys Stebers Blankenship.
A loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend, she will be
deeply missed.
In addition to her mother and father, she was preceded in death by
her husband of many years, Harry Green Gautier; a son, Harry Wayne Gautier; and
numerous brothers and sisters.
Left to cherish her memory are a daughter, Harriett Gautier Shrader
of Narrows; a grandson, Anthony Dewayne Gautier; and many nieces, nephews,
cousins, and many special friends.
Funeral services will be held Thursday, April 28th, 2016 at 2 PM in
the Chapel of Riffe's Funeral Service in Narrows with Pastor Paul Terry
officiating. Burial will follow in Fairview Cemetery in Narrows.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2016, Narrows, Giles Co., VA, Obituary
http://hosting-22456.tributes.com/obituary/show/Gilbert-Jennings-Meadows-103527560
Gilbert Jennings Meadows, 95 of Narrows, passed away Thursday,
April 28th, 2016. He was born in Willowton, West Virginia on December 26th,
1920, and was the son of the late Helen Meadows McDilda.
Since 1945, he was a member of the International Brotherhood of
Electrical Workers, and a longtime member of Woodland Street Baptist Church in
Narrows.
In addition to his mother, he was preceded in death by his wife, Katherine Blankenship Meadows; several half-brothers, and a half-sister.
Left to cherish his memory are a son, Robert Lee Meadows, Sr. and
Mitzi Robertson of Narrows; two grandsons, Robert Lee Meadows, Jr. and wife
Deborah of Williamsburg, and Michael Meadows of Bayonne, New Jersey; two
great-grandchildren, Shane and Katherine Leigh Meadows; two great-great
grandchildren, Clay and Robert; one half-sister, Alice Hogg of Atlanta,
Georgia; special neighbors, John and Darlene Atkins, and Bill and Carolyn
Smith, all of Narrows; several nieces, nephews, cousins, and many special
friends, including his canine companion, Sandy.
A graveside service will be held Sunday, May 1st, 2016 at 2 PM at
Fairview Cemetery in Narrows.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2016, Narrows, Giles Co., VA, Obituary
http://hosting-22456.tributes.com/obituary/show/Joan-Caulfield-Witt-103610162
Joan Caulfield Witt, 95 of Narrows, went home to be with the Lord
on Thursday, May 26th, 2016. She was
born in Derby, United Kingdom, on May 21st, 1921, and was the daughter of the
late John William Caulfield and Ada Appleyard Caulfield.
In her younger years, Joan was an avid skier and ice skater, and
throughout her live, enjoyed swimming, diving, and golfing. She also loved
playing bridge. A loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister
and friend, she will be deeply missed by her family and many friends.
In addition to her mother and father, she was preceded in death by
her husband of 73 years, Harry Vaughn Witt; two sisters, Mary Biggs and Betty Blankenship;
and a son-in-law, Glen E. Doherty.
Left to cherish her memory are three daughters, Joey Witt Thompson
of Newport News, Patty Witt Givens and husband Lloyd of Madison Heights,
Virginia, Bobbie Witt Doherty of Roanoke, Virginia; five grandchildren, Robyn Nichols
of Alexandria, Virginia, Ryan Nichols of Chesapeake, Virginia, Whitney Dunn and
husband Rick of Kitty Hawk, North Carolina, Holly G. Johnson of Madison
Heights, and Darren Givens and wife Patti of Madison Heights; six
great-grandchildren; many nieces, nephews and special friends.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday, May 31st, 2016 at 12 noon at
First United Methodist Church in Narrows with Rev. Jason Stubblefield
officiating. Entombment will follow in Birchlawn Abbey in Pearisburg.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2016, Narrows, Giles
Co., VA, Funeral
http://www.tributes.com/obituary/show/Franklin-D.-Blankenship-103830947
Franklin D. Blankenship was born on September 5, 1944 and passed away on Saturday, August
6, 2016.
He was a 1964 graduate of Narrows High School.
Funeral services will be conducted Tuesday at 1:00 pm in Bethel
Chapel at Clendennin near Narrows with Pastor Eddie Kendall officiating. Burial
will follow in Angels Rest Memory Gardens on Fletchers Mt. at Narrows.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2016, Narrows, Giles Co., VA, Obituary
Franklin D. Blankenship, 71, of Ed B Drive on Blankenship Mt at
Narrows, departed this life Saturday morning, August 6, 2016 at his home. Born
at home on September 5, 1944, he was a son on the late Clarence William and Amy Davis Blankenship.
He was a 1964 graduate of Narrows High School and earned his living
as a carpenter on construction.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his sister, Lucille B. Wood; and his brother, James
"Tad" Blankenship.
He leaves to cherish his memory his niece and caregiver, Amanda Blankenship
of Narrows; his sister and
brother-in-law, Lois and Everette Martin of Narrows; his brothers and sisters-in-law, Carl "Pete" and Phyllis Blankenship of
Narrows, Paul Blankenship of Narrows, David and Freda A. Blankenship of Narrows; his ten other nieces and nephews; and his
special canine buddy and friend, JR.
Funeral Services will be conducted Tuesday at 1 p.m. in Bethel Chapel
at Clendennin near Narrows with Pastor Eddie Kendall officiating. Burial will
follow in Angels Rest Memory Gardens on Fletchers Mt. at Narrows.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2016, Narrows, Giles Co., VA, Obituary
http://hosting-22456.tributes.com/obituary/show/James-O-Keefe-Smith-103937120
James O'Keefe (Jimmy) Smith, 63 of Narrows went home to be with the
Lord on Monday, September 12th, 2016. A lifelong resident of Giles County, he
was born on August 11th, 1953, and was the son of the late William Randall and
Elizabeth Martin Smith.
Lovingly known to his co-workers as Herman, Jimmy was a longtime
employee of Celanese in Narrows with over 40 years of service. A loving
husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend, he will be deeply missed by
his family and many friends.
In addition to his mother and father, he was preceded in death by
his first wife, Nancy Farley Smith.
Left to cherish his memory are his wife and caregiver, Darlene
Meadows Johnson Smith; a son, Randy Smith and wife Amy of Narrows; a stepson,
Bryan Johnson and wife Shelley of Peterstown; five grandchildren, Hunter and
Chase Smith, Haley, Kylie, and Rylie Johnson; two sisters, Darlene
Blankenship and husband Stanley of
Narrows, Judy Hamilton and husband Stanley of Narrows; three sisters-in-law,
Belinda Waldron and husband Mark of Glen Lyn, Marlene Bailey and husband Tim of
Narrows, Becky Lambert and husband Elwood of Narrows; a brother-in-law, David
Robertson and wife Teresa of Pearisburg; several nieces, nephews, cousins, and
many special friends.
Funeral services will be held Friday, September 16th, 2016 at 1 PM
in the Chapel of Riffe's Funeral Service in Narrows with Pastor Ricky Green
officiating. Burial will follow in Birchlawn Burial Park in Pearisburg.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2016, Narrows, Giles Co., VA, Obituary
http://hosting-22456.tributes.com/obituary/show/barbara-blankenship-pennington-104054588
Barbara Blankenship Pennington, 70 of Narrows, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, October
18th, 2016. A lifelong resident of Giles County, she was born on May 22nd,
1946, and was the daughter of the late William Claude and Clara Elizabeth Shrader Blankenship.
A retired employee of Celanese in Narrows with 38 years of service,
Barbara was a faithful member of Goodwin's Chapel Church of Christ in
Kellysville. She loved gardening and canning, spending countless hours in her
kitchen, and also enjoyed flower arranging and crocheting.
In addition to her mother and father, she was preceded in death by
her husband of over 40 years, David Freeman Pennington; two brothers, Danny Blankenship and Wesley Blankenship;
and three sisters, Jane Trout, Lillie Mae Rogers, and Alice Haga.
She is survived by two sons, Tony Pennington and wife Virginia of
Narrows, William Pennington and wife Brittany of Dublin; a daughter, Pamela Peck and fiancé
Bucky Blankenship of Narrows; ten grandchildren, Timmy Pennington, Amber Christensen, David
Pennington, Alex Pennington, Dustin
Blankenship, Chris Pennington,
Michael Pennington, Kaitlyn
Blankenship, Thomas
Pennington, and Sarah Pennington; nine great-grandchildren, and one on the way;
a brother, Dale Blankenship and wife Carolyn of Catawba, Virginia; a
brother-in-law, Robert Lee Pennington of Pearisburg; several nieces, nephews,
cousins, and many friends, including special friends Phyllis and Ruth Phillips,
Virginia Phillips, and Jackie Bailey.
Funeral services will be held Sunday, October 23rd, 2016 at 2 PM in
the Chapel of Riffe's Funeral Service in Narrows with Jim Mullins, Minister,
officiating. Burial will follow in the Pennington Cemetery in the Lurich
community near Glen Lyn.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2016, Newport, Giles Co., VA, Obituary
The Roanoke Times, (VA) - November 9, 2016
Ronnie Wayne McCormick, 69, of Northside Road, Newport, departed
this life Sunday afternoon, November 6, 2016 at Lewis-Gale Montgomery Hospital
in Blacksburg, [Montgomery
Co., VA]. Born in
Waiteville, WV on January 23, 1947 he was a son of the late Edward and Mattie
Surface McCormick.
He was a 1967 graduate of Giles High School and was retired from
the boiler house at Virginia Tech in Blacksburg.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his brothers, Elzie
McCormick and Jimmy McCormick; and his sisters, Nancy Martin and Sarita Steele.
He leaves to cherish his memory his wife, Frances Atkins McCormick;
his sons, Eddie McCormick and his wife Megan of Pearisburg; his step sons,
Jason Higginbotham and his wife Peddie of Maybrook, and Mike and his wife Pam
Whitt of Christiansburg; his daughters,
Krista Blankenship and her husband Matt of Pembroke; his step daughters, Angela
and her husband Donald Vaught of Ripplemead, Sherry and her husband Todd
Simpkins of Hiwassee, and Jessica Miles and Kevin Bonds of WV; his
grandchildren, Amber Sanders, Austin Sanders, Tyler McCormick and Eli
McCormick; his beloved step grandchildren; and great-grandchild; his brother,
Paul McCormick and his wife Jean of Ripplemead; his sisters, Linda Buckland and
her husband Sonny of Rich Creek, Ella Dillon of Ohio, and Era Proffit of Salem.
In keeping with Ronnie's request there will be no public viewing or
services.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2016, Pearisburg, Giles Co., VA, Obituary
Bluefield Daily Telegraph (WV) - January 20, 2016
Oma Jane French Clowers, 66 of Pearisburg, VA, went to be with the
Lord on January 18, 2016 at her home in Pearisburg. Mrs. Clowers was born on
July 2, 1949 and was a daughter of the late Daniel Miller French and Mary Alice
Smith French.
Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by two daughters,
Mary Louise Dunford and Stephanie Jane Dunford Martin, one brother, Buford
(Butch) French and one great grandson,
Andrew Blankenship.
She cherished being a grandmother.
She is survived by two sons, Keith Dunford and wife Melissa of
Narrows, Tony Dunford and wife Valerie of Narrows, three grandchildren, Ryan
Austin Dunford, Guhner Conrad Dunford and Brianna Rose Martin, one great
granddaughter, Kyndall Dunford and one sister, Dorothy (Dot) Nelson of Bland.
A private memorial service will be held at a later date.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2016, Pearisburg, Giles
Co., VA, Obituary
The Roanoke Times, (VA) - March 29, 2016
Jenny Payne Edwards, 68, of Pearisburg departed this life Saturday
evening, March 26, 2016 at Heritage Hall in Rich Creek, [Giles Co., VA]. Born in Giles County on September 7,
1947 she was a daughter of the late Ernest W. and Pauline Martin Payne.
She leaves to cherish her memory her children, Darren
Blankenship, Angela Baker (the
late Hammer Baker), and Vanessa Trussel (Torrey); her brother, Charles Deck;
and a host of grandchildren, great-grandchildren; a nephew and niece.
Graveside services will be conducted at 1 p.m. Wednesday, March 30,
2016 at Fairview Cemetery in Narrows. In appreciation of Jenny's request there
will be no public visitation of viewing.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2016, Pearisburg, Giles Co., VA, Obituary
http://hosting-22456.tributes.com/obituary/show/Martha-Wood-Nester-103996397
Martha Faye Wood Nester, 61 of Pearisburg, went home to be with the
Lord on Friday, September 30th, 2016 at Carilion Giles Community Hospital in
Pearisburg. A lifelong resident of Giles County, she was born on December 20th,
1954, and was the daughter of Phil Wood, Sr., and the late Lucille Blankenship Wood.
A 1973 graduate of Narrows High School where she was Homecoming
Queen and Valedictorian, and a 1975 graduate of Bluefield Business College,
Martha was a retired employee of Warren and Scheid, PC, where she served for
over 40 years as a legal secretary. A faithful member of North Narrows
Tabernacle of the Church of the Lord Jesus Christ, she held many positions,
including Sunday School teacher, youth leader, organist, bookkeeper, and in
other capacities where called upon. A loving daughter, wife, mother,
grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt and friend, she will be dearly
missed by her family and many friends.
In addition to her father, she is survived by her stepmother, Julia
Wood; her husband of 37 years, Kenneth Wyatt Nester; four children, Cheryl
Nester Harless of Newport, Carol Nester Fritz and husband Denny of
Taylorsville, North Carolina, Travis James Nester of Taylorsville, North
Carolina, and Kenneth Thomas Nester and wife Pam of Taylorsville, North
Carolina; a special son, William Joseph Harless of Narrows; ten grandchildren,
Jacob Ryan Harless, Cassandra Elaine Harless, Brandon Seth Fritz, Jessica
Leanna Harless, Kayla Fritz, Jami-Lynn Comer, Kendra Norton, Carrie Hinson,
JayCee Hinson, and Kevin Hinson; one great-granddaughter, Ava Harless; a
brother, Phil Wood, Jr. and wife Ramona of Narrows; two nephews, Stephen Wood
and Christopher Wood; and a niece, Samantha Lucas.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, October 5th, 2016 at 1 PM
at Cornerstone Pentecostal Holiness Church, 809 College Street in Narrows with
Rev. Paul Terry officiating. Burial will follow in Fairview Cemetery in
Narrows.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2016, Pearisburg, Giles Co., VA, Death
http://www.givensfuneralhome.com/2016/Richard%20Keith%20Blankenship.php
Richard Keith Blankenship, 52 of Pearisburg, VA, went to be with the Lord on November 11,
2016.
Arrangements incomplete at givensfuneralhome.com
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2016, Pembroke, Giles Co., VA, Obituary
The Roanoke Times, (VA) - September 30, 2016
Jerry David Frazier, 74, of Brickyard Road, Pembroke, departed this
life Thursday morning, September 29, 2016, at his home in the loving care of
his family. Born in Bluff City on February 10, 1942, he was a son of the late
Josiah David Frazier and Gertrude
Blankenship Frazier.
Jerry had been employed as a heavy equipment operator on
construction work and was a veteran of the United Sates Army.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his beloved wife, Geneva
Spicer Frazier; his sisters, Genevieve Steger, Mildred Caldwell, and Norma Gray
Frazier and his brother, Arnold Lee Frazier.
He leaves to cherish his memory his daughters, Pamela Darlene Spicer
of Blacksburg, Glenda (Sissie) Boothe and companion, Brian Akers of Rocky Gap,
Robin Thorne of Radford, and Lisa Vaught and husband Michael of Pembroke; his
brothers, Roy E Frazier of Mt Airy, Md., Billy Estel Frazier of Roanoke, and
Lacy E Frazier of Glen Lyn; his sisters, Patricia Martin of Narrows and Loretta
Turner and her husband, Jimmy of Narrows; her grandchildren, Cody Vaught,
Lindsey Vaught, Allishia Clemons, Andrea Taylor, Brandon Spicer, Casey Thorne,
and Nicholas Thorne; and her six great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Saturday, October 1,
2016 in The Kendall Funeral Home, 605 Snidow St., Pembroke with Pastor Eddie
Kendall officiating. Burial will follow in Birchlawn Burial Park in Pearisburg.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2016, Rich Creek, Giles
Co., VA, Obituary
Bristol Herald Courier (VA) - April 27, 2016
Ira Cunningham Mutter, 86, of Rich Creek, VA, formerly of Oakwood,
VA, passed away, Sunday, April 24, 2016, at Carilion Giles Community Hospital,
in Pearisburg, [Giles
Co.,] VA Born July 8,
1929, in Buchanan County, VA he was the son of the late Jacob S. and Florence
G. Looney Mutter.
Mr. Mutter was the Owner of Mutts Furniture, in Rich Creek, VA, and
the Oakwood Auction, in Oakwood, VA He was a member of the John Dove Lodge #78
A. F. and A. M. in Peterstown, WV.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by four
brothers, Roy Clair Mutter, Laudie G. Mutter, Leonard H. Mutter, and Ernest
"Looney" Mutter; and two sisters,
Shirley B. Mutter, and Monnie
Mutter Blankenship.
Survivors include his loving wife of 69 years, Betty Allen Mutter;
daughter and special son in law, Sue Mutter Bradley, and Donnie of Rich Creek,
VA; brother, Andrew D. Mutter of Bozoo, WV; sisters in law, Ruby Mutter, and
Frances Allen of Peterstown, WV; special fella, Buddy Adkins of Rich Creek, VA,
and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held 12 p.m., Thursday, April 28, 2016, at
the Broyles-Shrewsbury Funeral Home Chapel, Peterstown, WV. with the Rev. Don
Stansell and the Rev. Betsy Switzer officiating. Burial will follow in the
Peterstown Cemetery, in Giles County, VA
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2016, Rich Creek, Giles Co., VA, Obituary
The Roanoke Times, (VA) - December 1, 2016
Dorothy Faye "Dot" French Hayworth, affectionately known
as Nana by many, 92, peacefully passed away November 28th, 2016 at Heritage
Hall Nursing Home in Rich Creek. She was born June 25th, 1924 in Narrows VA She
was the daughter of the late Andrew J. French and Lathey Clark French.
She was employed at Hoechst Celanese for 45 years. She loved
cooking for her friends and family and would do anything she could to help
someone in need. She spent much of her time working in her yard and with her
flowers which she loved but her greatest joy was spending time with her family.
She was preceded in death by her first husband, Juddie McKinney;
her brothers, Arnold French and William "Bill" French; sisters,
Carrie Clevenger, LaRue Ferrell, and Juanita Jones; and a son-in-law, William
Maury Bowles. Left to cherish her memory are her brother, Richard
"Dickey" French (Sally); a special
niece, Sharon Blankenship (Jerry); a sister-in-law, Lois French; several nieces, nephews, cousins,
and many special friends, including Troy Stafford and Theresa Conley.
She was the devoted mother to her only child, Kathy Hayworth
Bowles. She was a doting grandmother to Brian Bowles (Sara) and Misty Bowles
Carter (Todd); a loving great grandmother to Taylor, Peyton and Cade Carter and
Ginna and Ellyn Bowles; and a great-great grandmother to Harper and Maci Vest.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, December 3rd,
2016 in the Chapel of Riffe's Funeral Service in Narrows. Burial will follow in
the French/Turner Cemetery in the Wolf Creek Community near Narrows.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Gloucester
2016, Ark, Gloucester Co., VA, Obituary
Published in Daily Press on Dec. 14, 2016
Mr. Tommie Lee Hatfield, 79, son of the late Reverend Walter G. and
Leona Hatfield, passed from death to eternal life on December 9, 2016 at the
home of his daughter and son in law in Newport News, VA He was born on January
24, 1937, in Scott County, Oneida, Tennessee, into the middle of a whooping
cough epidemic.
When the family doctor arrived to ask what time the baby boy had
passed, he was much surprised to discover that Dad was still alive. True to
form for the rest of his life, Dad persevered through every difficult situation
he encountered.
At 17, Dad left high school to join the Navy, enlisting in what was
known as a three year "Kiddie Cruise." He circumnavigated the globe.
After returning home, he finished high school, married the love of his life, Carolyn,
and then joined the Air Force. For seventeen years, Dad's adventure as an
airman took him all over the world. His assignments included Keesler AFB,
Mississippi, Langley AFB, Virginia, Keflavik Air Base, Iceland, Minot AFB,
North Dakota, Ching Chuan Kang (CCK) AB, Taiwan, and Rimini AB, Italy. He also
completed numerous national and international temporary duty assignments. In
1975, Dad returned to Langley AFB to finish out his career.
After retiring from the Air Force, Dad worked for the Gloucester
Sheriff's department, and eventually retired from the Hampton Sheriff's
department. He was recognized for his many years of outstanding service. Before
his full retirement to the homestead in Ark, Dad worked as a security guard for
VIMS.
As a father of four, while employed full time in the military, Dad
earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Human Resources from St. Leo University. He
came within one semester of earning his Master's degree, working and diligently
studying before his GI Bill ran out. He was a natural-born story-teller who
entertained his children and grandchildren with enthralling accounts of his
experiences. The Top Secret Security Clearance he held precluded us from
hearing many more. Dad dearly loved his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, his wife,
his four children, and his nine beautiful grandchildren. He often counted his
blessings to have had them all in his life. He was also an ardent Tennessee
Volunteers football fan. (Go Big Orange!) Dad, a loyal East Tennessean, never
forgot his roots. He could often be heard singing, "I wish that I were on
Old Rocky Top, down in them Tennessee hills . . .Rocky Top, you'll always be
home sweet home to me."
Dad was predeceased by his mother and father, five brothers and
sisters (Harry, Herbert, Glenn, Janice, and Bettie May), and his beloved wife,
Carolyn.
He is survived by his loving big sister, Jonelda Sheppard of Ohio,
four children, Wade Hatfield (Lisa) of
Yorktown, Steven Hatfield (Shauna) of Smithfield, Lisa Rieger (Mark) of Newport
News, and Joy Blankenship (Bryan) of
Barhamsville. He is also survived by his precious grandchildren Nathan
(Maggie), Marisa, Lauren, Joel, Dylan, Morgan, Jacob, Caleb, and Matthew.
A graveside service with military honors will be conducted at 4:00
p.m. on Saturday, December 17, 2016 at Rosewell Memorial Garden Cemetery, Hayes,
VA
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2016, Hayes, Gloucester
Co., VA, Obituary
Published in Daily Press on Feb. 20, 2016
Margaret Ann Barker, 75, passed away Jan. 31, 2016, born May 24,
1940, in Wakefield, VA
She lived in Newport News, King and Queen Courthouse, Lajes Field
Azores Portugal, and Leesville, LA, before moving to Hayes in 2015. Margaret
enjoyed cats, crocheting, country line dancing, and yard sales. Sweet and
funny, she was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister,
aunt, and friend.
She is survived by her husband of 47 years, Phillip J. Barker; son,
David Barker of OR and granddaughter, Jenifer Travers of VA; daughter, Terri Blankenship and grandson,
Noah Blankenship of VA; son, Brian Barker of OR; daughter,
Lisa Barker, son-in-law, Curt Cronister, and grandson, Cal Barker of MD;
sisters, Judy Miniclier of AL and June Plasters of VA; and many
great-grandchildren, nieces, and nephews.
A memorial service will be Sat., Feb. 27, 2016, 11am, at Hogg
Funeral Home, Gloucester Point, with a reception to follow at Coleman's
Crossing community clubhouse.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Hampton
City
+2016, Hampton City, VA, Burial
In Memory of - Charlotte
M. Blankenship, May 2, 1923 -
July 2, 2016
Burial arrangements under the direction of Hampton Memorial
Gardens.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2016, Hampton City, VA, Burial
https://www.wjsmithandson.com/obituary/3788365
Charlotte M. Blankenship, age 93,
formerly of Hampton, passed away Saturday, July 2, 2016 at the St. Francis
Nursing Center, Newport News.
Charlotte was loved by her family and
will be missed by all who knew her.
She was preceded in death by her husband,
Clarence
M. Blankenship.
Survivors include two sons and
daughters-in-law, Larry M. and Carol Blankenship, Raymond L. and Kathleen Blankenship, three
grandchildren, two great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild.
Private burial will be in Hampton
Veterans Memorial Gardens.
Hanover
2016, Hanover, Hanover
Co., VA, Obituary
Richmond Times-Dispatch (VA) - June 24, 2016
Bruce Timothy Luck, 53, of Hanover, passed away on Wednesday, June
22, 2016.
He was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
Bruce was preceded in death by his parents, Emmett and Lillie Luck.
Left to cherish his memory are his children, Heather (Justin) Snow and Cierra (Michael) Blankenship; grandchildren, Owen and Hunter; and
siblings, Debra (Lawrence) Berry, Douglas Luck and Kenneth (Martha) Luck.
A graveside service will be held at Washington Memorial Park, 6217
Memorial Drive, Sandston, VA 23150, at 1 p.m. on Saturday, June 25.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2016, Mechanicsville, Hanover Co., VA, Obituary
Mechanicsville Local (VA) - February 9, 2016
Thomas Elwood Aigner, Sr., 89, of Mechanicsville, went to be with
the Lord on Monday, February 1, 2016.
He retired from C&P Telephone Company after 48 years of
service. He served in the Air force during World War II. He enjoyed fishing,
camping, and was able to take some amazing trips around the world.
Thomas was preceded in death by his wife, Doris Walker Aigner.
He is survived by his children,
Brenda Blankinship (Terry), Tammy
Caskie (Dan), June Beck (Fred) and Tom Aigner Jr. (Michelle); eight
grandchildren, the loves of his life, Walker, Cecily, Gabrielle, Courtney,
Lauren, Kyle, Britney and Addison; and a great-grandchild, Lexi.
Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. Thursday, February 4, 2016,
at the Mechanicsville Chapel of Bennett Funeral Home at 8014 Lee-Davis Road.
Interment followed at Signal Hill Memorial Park.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Harrisonburg
City
2016, Harrisonburg City, VA, Obituary
The Valley Banner, (Elkton, VA) - July 21, 2016
Byron Lee Madison, 57, of Harrisonburg, died July 11, 2016, at his
residence. He was born May 20, 1959, to Richard Madison of Timberville and the
late Ruth Costigan Madison.
He was a landscaper.
His wife, the former Linda Hixon, preceded him in death.
Surviving in addition to his father, are four children, Madison
Blankenship, Sherri Lynn
Carper, Rebecca Carper and Seth Allen Madison, all of Virginia; sisters, Tina
Glover of Grottoes, Patricia Mitchell of Broadway, Helen Cole of Criders and
Linda Stephens of Massachusetts; and one brother, Jesse Madison of West
Virginia.
A memorial service was held Saturday at Mountain View Fellowship in
McGaheysville.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Henrico
+2016, Glen Allen, Henrico Co., VA, Obituary
Richmond Times-Dispatch (VA) - May 1, 2016
Walter Patterson "Pat," Ingles, of Glen Allen, was called
home to be with his Lord on April 24, 2016. Born in Pulaski, VA
Pat graduated from Pulaski High School and attended Virginia
Commonwealth University, where he became a college insurance agent for National
Life and Accident. He started working for Northwestern Mutual Insurance Company
after college, serving his clients and providing financial planning for many
during his 42 years with the company. He was well- respected in his field. Pat
also served in the U.S. Army Reserves during the '70s. He was an avid
basketball and football fan. He enjoyed his weekly poker games with his poker
buddies of 30 years. He loved traveling, especially cruising and was about to
set sail on his 20th cruise when God changed his itinerary. Pat also served in
the Royal Ranger program at West End Assembly of God when his boys were young,
and went on various mission trips to help build churches and missionary schools
and provide medical and dental care in Guatemala and The Bahamas. His favorite
pastime was sitting on the dock at the lake watching the sunset.
He is survived by his wife, Kathryn Ingles; his three children, Brian
Ingles (Bree), Sean Ingles (Erin) and Caitlin Super (Lee); one brother, Leslie
Ingles (Martha Ellen); three sisters,
Thelma Lee Beighley, Sandra Blankenship (Terry) and Palma Ingles; seven grandchildren and a host of nieces,
nephews and extended family. He loved his family and took pride in being a
grandpa.
A memorial service will be held at West End Assembly of God on
Friday, May 6, at 10 a.m.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2016, Henrico, Henrico Co., VA, Obituary
Edna Myrtle DeWeese Boone, 92, of Henrico passed away February 8,
2016 at her home where she was lovingly cared for by her son Rodger and
daughter-in-law Nancy. Edna, a twin, was one of 10 children born to Arthur and
Ivy Myrtle DeWeese in Mt. Hope, WV.
She was the widow of Howard Boone and preceded in death by their
two daughters, Barbara Santa Maria
and Anna Blankenship.
She is survived by five sons, Larry (Diane), Rodger (Nancy), Dennie
(Jo), Daniel (Trudi) and Michael (Charlotte). Ten grandchildren, Traci Wills (Dave), Jeff Boone (Tracy) Ronnie Blankenship (Leeann), Jason Boone (Missy), Lisa Boone,
Crystal Griffin (Trent), Andy Boone (Ashley), Carly Daniel (Sterling), Shannon
Eacho (Jeremy), Leighanne Boone, 5 step-grandchildren and 15
great-grandchildren. Edna leaves behind a brother, Carl DeWeese of Ca. and a
sister, June Bennett of Fl.
Edna was a longtime member of Landmark Baptist Church and in later
years worked in the cafeteria at Baker Elementary in Henrico. We will miss her
dearly as she was a kind, sweet and loving woman. God has taken her to be
reunited with the ones that left before her.
Funeral services are Monday, Feb 15th at 12 pm at Landmark Baptist
Church 4000 Creighton Road. Interment will follow in Washington Memorial Park,
Sandston, VA
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2016, Henrico, Henrico
Co., VA, Obituary
Richmond Times-Dispatch (VA) - April 4, 2016
James "Buddy" Jacob Spencer, Sr., of Henrico, died
peacefully at his home on April 2, 2016.
Mr. Spencer was a graduate of Powhatan High School (Class of 1953)
and a longtime and very active member of Skipwith Baptist Church. He worked for
Best Products, Inc. before starting his own accounting firm, Spencer Associates
of Virginia. Mr. Spencer was also a member of Joppa Lodge No. 40.
He was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 57 years, Joyce
Anne Blankenship Spencer.
He is survived by one sister, Delores Lammey; two sisters-in-law,
Janice Jackson and Carol Taylor; and his loving and devoted children,
daughters, Judy Lewis (Steve) and Jackie Akers (Robert); son, James
"Jamie" Spencer (Kim); and daughter, Jennifer Gallini (Mike); 10
grandchildren, Steven, Jake and Lindsey Lewis, Erin Cameron, Ryan (Meghan)
Cameron, Jessica, James (Jay) and Justin Spencer, Adam and Anne Marie Gallini;
and one great-grandson, Harrison Cameron. He is also survived by four
half-sisters and by numerous nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Wednesday, at Skipwith Baptist
Church, 1900 Skipwith Rd. Entombment Greenwood Memorial Gardens.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2016, Sandston, Henrico Co., VA, Obituary
Mabel Perry Latham, 93, of Sandston, went to be with her Savior in
Heaven on July 2, 2016.
She was the Christian leader of our family, and was a faithful
member of Oak Hall Baptist Church. She went on to her place as our Guardian
Angel where she is happily reunited with the love of her life, George Latham,
and we know they will dance.
She is survived by her children, Joan Mise, Thomas Latham, and Toni
Rierson; grandchildren, Fallon Blankenship (Chase), Charlotte
Porter (William), Deanna Lewis (Gary), and Alan Latham (Shannon); great grandchildren, Taylor
Blankenship, Evan Latham,
Dillon Latham, and Logan Latham; and very special niece, Janet Chartier
(Dennis).
A memorial service will be held at Nelsen Funeral Home Laburnum on
Wednesday, July 6, 2016 at 11 am. Private interment at Signal Hill Cemetery at
a later date.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Henry
+2016, Collinsville, Henry Co., VA, Obituary
Beverly Marvin Byrd, Jr., 74, of Collinsville, passed away at his
home and went to be with the Lord on Thursday, May 19, 2016. He was born in
Martinsville on November 23, 1941 to the late Beverly Marvin Byrd, Sr. and the
late Ruby Angle Byrd.
He was also preceded in death by his wife, Mary Kate Byrd and an
infant sister, Mary Belle Byrd. He was a member of Broad Street Christian
Church in Martinsville.
He is survived by his wife, Ruby Gilbert Byrd; one daughter, Rhonda B. Blankenship and husband,
Mike; one grandchild,
Chase Blankenship and wife, Christina; three step-children,
Anita Massey, Penny Barnes and Ronnie Turner; three step-grandchildren, Cody
Foley, Katelynn Foley and Jamie Massey; one sister, Joanne B. Gilbert and
husband, Doug; one nephew, Jeffrey Gilbert and numerous cousins.
Funeral service will be held on Saturday, May 21, 2016 in the
Bassett Funeral Service Chapel at 11 am with Pastor Gary Hoffman officiating.
Burial will follow the service at Roselawn Burial Park.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2016, Collinsville, Henry Co., VA, Obituary
Ernest Lee McLaughlin, 75, of Collinsville, passed away on
Thursday, November 3, 2016 at Hospice Home of Rockingham County, [Reidsville, Rockingham Co., NC]. He was born in Eckman, [McDowell
Co.], West Virginia on
May, 10, 1941 to the late Edward McLaughlin and the late Doshie Herndon
McLaughlin.
In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by brothers and
sisters, Clyde Howard McLaughlin, Clydie Atwell, Vernon McLaughlin, Frances
Wis, Clifford McLaughlin, and Ethel Estep.
Ernest is survived by his wife,
Anna Blankenship McLaughlin; daughters, Pamela Hunley of Bassett and
Shannon Nopala of Collinsville; son, Ernie McLaughlin of Bassett;
grandchildren, Deanna Nopala and Marco Nopala; sister, Betty Payne of War, West
Virginia.
All services will be conducted in War, West Virginia
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2016, Fieldale, Henry
Co., VA, Obituary
Virginia Anne Mitchell Hardy Rea, 79, of Fieldale, died Friday,
March 4, 2016 at her home. She was born in Henry County on July 18, 1936 to the
late Taylor W. Mitchell and the late Maggie Spencer Mitchell.
She was also preceded in death by three children, Marty J. Hardy, Clint R. Hardy and Charylene H. Blankenship; three sisters, Katherine Lacy, Georgia
Harris and Jennie Freemon; a grandchild, Brawyn J. Smith.
She was a member of the Faith Baptist Church and retired from
Fieldcrest Mills with 48 years of service.
She is survived by her husband, Willie Everett Rea; her children,
Judy A. Hardy of Henry, Carmeal H. Moore of Martinsville and Debbie Rea Clark
of Fieldale; five grandchildren and five great grandchildren.
The family will receive friends Monday, March 7th from 6 – 8 PM in
the Bassett Funeral Service Chapel. The funeral service will be held Tuesday
afternoon at 2:00 PM in the Bassett Funeral Service Chapel with Pastor Vann
Moore officiating. Burial will follow in the Blackberry Baptist Church
Cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2016, Fieldale, Henry Co., VA, Obituary
Willie Everett “Fire Ball” Rea, 79, of Fieldale, died Thursday,
March 24, 2016 at the Stanleytown Health Care Center, [Bassett,
Henry Co., VA]. He was
born in Henry County on December 22, 1936 to the late Henry Lee Rea and the
late Della Craig Rea.
He was a member of the Faith Baptist Church and retired from
Bassett-Walker working over 20 years. He was a member and former Chief of the
Fieldale Volunteer Fire Department.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Virginia Anne Mitchell Hardy
Rea; three step children, Marty J.
Hardy, Clint R. Hardy and Charylene
H. Blankenship; a step
grandchild, Brawyn J. Smith; sisters, Linda Hylton, Ada Priddy, Virgie Foley;
brothers, Robert “Jay” Rea and Cornell Rea.
He is survived by his daughter, Debbie Rea Clark of Fieldale, two
step daughters, Judy A. Hardy of Henry, Carmeal H. Moore of Martinsville; four
step grandchildren and five step great grandchildren; three brothers, Raymond
Rea, Aubrey Rea, Russell Rea and one sister, Vada R. Southall.
The funeral service will be held Sunday afternoon at 3:00 PM in the
Bassett Funeral Service Chapel with Pastor Vann Moore officiating. Burial will
follow in the Blackberry Baptist Church Cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2016, Ridgeway, Henry Co., VA, Obituary
Martinsville Bulletin (VA) - January 11, 2016
Farley Estle Milam, 74, of Ridgeway, passed away on Saturday,
January 9, 2016, at Martinsville Memorial Hospital after a decline in health
for the past three years. Mr. Milam was born in Maitland, WV, on September 8,
1941, to the late Dee Clint Milam, Sr. and Gracie Green Milam.
He lived most of his life in Ridgeway, and worked in the furniture
industry as a machine operator. He was of the Baptist Faith.
In addition to his parents he was predeceased by a daughter, Sandy June Blankenship; and a brother, Forney Milam.
He is survived by his wife, Carrie Shoemaker Milam of the residence;
two daughters, Tina M. Shelton and husband, Freddie, of Bassett, and Jennifer
M. Cheshire and husband, Derrick, of Salisbury, N.C.; son-in-law, Stephen
Blankenship, of Fieldale;
sister, Louise Katherine Hacker, of Ridgeway; two brothers, Dee Clint Milam,
Jr. of Kentucky, and Kenneth Roy Milam, of Ridgeway; and four grandchildren.
Funeral Services will be conducted on Tuesday, January 12, 2016, at
Noon at Collins Funeral Home, Bassett, VA, with Pastor Roy McVey officiating.
Interment will follow in Henry Memorial Park.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Isle of
Wight
+2016, Zuni, Isle of Wight
Co., VA, Obituary
The Tidewater News, (Franklin, VA) - October 7, 2016
Earl Dewey Blankenship Jr., 70, passed away on Oct. 5, 2016, at his home. He was a native of
Franklin, and was a son of the late Earl D. Blankenship Sr. and Eugenia Scott
Blankenship.
Earl was a retired staff sergeant with 22 years of service with the
Virginia Army National Guard. He had retired from Hercules Inc. and retired as
the Regional District manager for the Richmond Times Dispatch. In more recent
years, Earl had been employed by WLQM radio station in Franklin as an
advertising representative. He was a member of Harvest Christian Fellowship,
Sons of the Confederacy and a former member of the Hunterdale Ruritan Club and
the Franklin Jaycees.
Earl was also predeceased by a sister,
Kathleen Magazo, and a brother, Billy
Blankenship.
Survivors include his wife,
Renee Antieau Blankenship ; two daughters,
Dayna Burton (Rick) of Franklin; and Dara Epperly (Brent) of Charlottesville; one son, Earl D.
"Tre" Blankenship III
(Karen) of Richmond; six grandchildren,
Cole Barnette, Reagan and Carter Epperly, Ayden, Ashlynn and Landon
Blankenship; Renee's children,
Bekah Shell (James) and Matthew Nowinski (Anne), all of Virginia Beach; and
Luke Young (Jamie) of Texas; Renee's five grandchildren, Vivianne Shell, Asher
and Blake Nowinski, Kaitlyn and Ember Young; and nieces, nephews and cousins.
The funeral will be conducted at 1 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 11, in
Wright Funeral Home, Franklin, with the Rev. Randy Wright officiating. The
burial with military honors will be at 3 p.m. at Albert G. Horton Jr. Memorial
Veterans Cemetery, Suffolk.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
King and
Queen
+2016, Shacklefords, King and Queen Co., VA, Obituary
Published in Daily Press on Apr. 29, 2016
Edna "Judy" L. Blankenship, Age 70, passed away in her home in Shacklefords Virginia
on Tuesday April 26th, 2016, after a 4 year battle with cancer. Judy was born
on January 21st, 1946 in Missouri to William G. & Donna M. Mackley.
She is preceded in death by her parents and her brother, Richard L.
Mackley.
She is survived by her husband
of 37 years, Jerry W.
Blankenship; four brothers,
Edward L Mackley & Diane of Texas, William E. Mackley & Connie, Calvin
G. Mackley, and Joseph D Mackley all of Missouri. Her four children, son Virgil
M. Miller Jr. & Lisa of Missouri, daughter Jeannette R. Shewmaker &
Dale of Missouri, son Kenneth R. Juede Jr. of Florida, and daughter Clarinda
"Wendy" M. Juede of Virginia, and daughter-in-law Michelle Juede of
Arizona. Six Grandchildren; Chelsea Parker, Tyler Juede, Jeri Eggleston, Ian
Juede, Jessie Harsley and Allison Shewmaker. Six Great-Grandchildren; Vance,
Austin, Hayden, Leo, Luke and Scarlett. As well as many nieces, nephews and
extended family.
A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday May 28th, 2016 at
3PM at Gospel Lighthouse Worship Center 4427 Buena VIsta Road Plain View, VA
23156.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Lee
2016, Ewing, Lee
Co., VA, Obituary
Published in The Daily News from Feb. 10 to
Feb. 11, 2016
Dorothy Miller Snow, 74 of Ewing, VA, walked through the pearly
gates of Glory on February 3, 2016.
Those that met her inside the gates were John E. Snow, husband;
Clyde and Frances Miller; parents, Louise Miller Blankenship, sisters,
Lorene Miller, Turnmire Goddard; brother, William C. Miller.
She left behind and now watches over: John W. Snow of Montvale, VA,
son, Josh Snow, son (wife LaShell Snow) of Ewing, VA, Frances Snow Whitaker,
daughter, (boyfriend, Mark Islitzer) of Maryville, TN., step-daughters, Laura
Helen Valleroy (husband Jim) of Sparta, TN, Sonja Jenkins of Sparta, TN,
grandchildren, Ahijah Snow of Ewing, VA; Isabella Whitaker of Maryville, TN,
Elias Whitaker of Maryville, TN, Aleeya Snow of Ewing, VA step-grand-daughter,
Kim Pruit (husband David) of Sparta, TN. along with several nieces, nephews and
numerous special friends.
Memorial service will be
Thursday, February 11, 2016 from 4pm-5pm at Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist
Church at 608 Ed Davis Rd. Maryville, TN., with Pastor Allen Burchfield
presiding. The graveside service will be held at the Harrogate Cemetery in
Harrogate, TN. on Friday, February 12, 2016 at 1pm with Garry Bingham
presiding.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Loudoun
+2016, Sterling, Loudoun
Co., VA, Obituary
Published in The Washington Post on Feb. 28,
2016
On Thursday, February 25, Carmen Aloi Cummings, Age 95, of
Sterling, Virginia. Born on February 22, 1921 in Washington, DC.
Carmen was the beloved wife of the late Roger L. Cummings; mother
of Craig and Gregory Cummings; grandmother of Melissa Bogdan, Angela Whitehead,
and Brian Cummings; and great grandmother of Gavin, Brooke, Owen, Brady,
Georgia, and Jacklyn; mother-in-law of Roberta and Margaret; and, beloved aunt
of many nieces and nephews.
Carmen was predeceased by sisters,
Mary Blankenship, Josephine Giaquinta, Alice Trimarchi and
Antoinettte Duplissey; and brothers, Anthony, Demetrio, Paul and Wilfred.
Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at Our Lady of Sorrows
Church, 1006 Larch Avenue, Takoma Park, MD on Tuesday, March 1 at 11 a.m.
Interment Gate of Heaven Cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
1930 Census, Washington, DC,
Aloi, Paul 45,
M, Italy, Head,
Aloi, Teresas 38, F, Italy, Wife,
Aloi, Josephine 16, F, Italy, Dau,
Aloi, Anthony 13, M, Italy, Son,
Aloi, Alice 11, F, Italy Dau,
Aloi, Mildred 09, F, DC, Dau,
Aloi, Felice 07, M, DC, Son,
Aloi, Demetor 05, M, DC, Son,
Aloi, Paul 03,
M, DC, Son,
Aloi, Antonia 01, F, DC, Dau,
https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:XMKP-BWD
Lynchburg
City
+2016, Lynchburg City, VA, Obituary
http://www.heritagefuneralandcremation.com/obituaries/obituary-listings?obId=709420#/obituaryInfo
William Brooks Blankenship, 87, of Lynchburg passed away on Monday, January 4, 2016. Born in
Lynchburg on October 24, 1928, he was a son of the late Logan and Emily Turner
Blankenship
He was the husband of
the late Helen Tyree
Blankenship. He was a US Navy
WW II Veteran; member of American Legion Post 16, Moose Lodge 715; he loved
hunting, camping and fishing and was retried from Holdren’s Appliance.
He was also preceded in death by his sister, Ruth
Blankenship Tyree and her
husband, Thomas Lewis Tyree.
He is survived by a daughter,
Brenda B. Kidd and her husband, Robert of
Lynchburg; 3 grandchildren, Erin Kidd, Tabatha Manley, Brandilyn Kidd, and his
fiancée, Bertha Arthur of Lynchburg.
A graveside funeral service will be conducted 2:00 p.m., Friday,
January 8, 2016 in Fort Hill Memorial Park by Carol Tyree.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2016, Lynchburg City, VA, Obituary
Jean Padgett Krantz, of Lynchburg, VA went home to heaven February
2, 2016. She was born in Lynchburg, August 27, 1926.
Her parents were the late James Hubert Padgett and Bernice
Tankersley Tinsley of Forest, VA She was also preceded in death by one
grandson, John Krantz, Jr. of Rustburg.
Jean is survived by her husband of seventy years, Russell A Krantz,
Sr. and a sister Geraldine Padgett of Lynchburg. She is also is survived by
four children, Russell A. Krantz, Jr (Wanda), John D. Krantz (Beckie), Lynn
Krantz Williams (Jackie), and Gerald L. Krantz (Robin).
Jean was the proud grandmother of ten grandchildren, Selena
Blankenship Hayes (Shawn),
Cory Krantz (Holly), and Tina Krantz, all of Lynchburg, Virginia, Kyle Williams
(Tanya) of Raleigh, North Carolina, Kelly Williams Carter (Van) of Richmond,
Kacy Williams Hightower (Daniel) of Baskerville, Tony Cobb and Chris Cobb, both
of Lynchburg, Shannon Tarkington of Edenton, North Carolina. She is also
survived by nineteen great- grandchildren. Jean loved her family. Her children
and grandchildren were everything to her. She loved family get- togethers.
Jean worked at Fairview Drug Store, their family drug store, for
twenty-eight years alongside her husband. She was a faithful member of Fairview
Christian Church. She loved her church and church friends. For years, she took
an active part in her church.
A celebration of Jean's life will be conducted at 11:00 a.m.,
Friday, February 6, 2016 Whitten Timberlake Chapel with Pastor Curtis Wheeler
and the Rev. D. Jack Hamilton officiating. Interment will follow at Fort Hill
Memorial Park.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2016, Lynchburg City, VA, Obituary
Katherine Deloras Jamerson Ware, 70, of Lynchburg passed away
Monday, February 22, 2016 at The Carrington. Born in Lynchburg, June 28, 1945,
she was the daughter of the late Berkley Boyd Jamerson and Marion Ashwell Dunn.
One sister, Ann Blankenship preceded her in death.
She is survived by her husband, Gene Massie Ware. In `addition she
is survived by two sisters, Sandra Tyree and Sharon Hudson both of Madison
Heights; two brothers, Warren Jamerson and Edward Jamerson both of Lynchburg
and a number of nieces and nephews.
A graveside service was conducted at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, February
25, 2016 at the Old City Cemetery with the Rev. Wayne Hudson officiating
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2016, Lynchburg City, VA Obituary
Nora Jane Wilson Mays, 80, of Lynchburg, passed away Friday, March
4, 2016 at Guggenheimer Nursing Home. Born February 7, 1936 in Lynchburg, she
was the daughter of the late Burnett Allen Wilson, Sr. and Daisy Hall Wilson
She was the wife of the late Curtis Birch Mays, Sr. She was retired
from Lynchburg Vending Company and was a member of the Lynchburg Church of God
of Prophecy.
She was also preceded in death by two sons, Curtis Birch Mays, Jr.
and John Daniel Mays.
Nora is survived by her devoted sister, Margaret W.
Blankenship of Lynchburg; two
brothers, Burnie Wilson and wife Sheila Dale and Smokey Wilson and wife Brenda,
all of Concord; two nieces; five nephews and three "grandchildren",
Janet, Jenna, and Alyssa.
A funeral service will be conducted at 1:00 p.m., Tuesday, March 8,
2016 at Whitten Timberlake Chapel with Pastor Gary L. Vernon officiating.
Interment will follow at Liberty Cemetery in Appomattox.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2016, Lynchburg City, VA, Obituary
The News & Advance, (Lynchburg, VA) - April 9, 2016
Douglas Bowles Fuqua, 82, of Lynchburg, passed away Thursday, April
7, 2016. Born November 6, 1932 in Lynchburg, he was a son of the late John
Thomas Fuqua and Emma Agnes
Blankenship Fuqua.
He was a retired machinist with the former Limitorque (Simplimatic
Engineering) and of the Baptist faith.
He is survived by his first and former wife, Leonna Conner Fuqua;
his last and former wife, Linda Creasy Fuqua and her children, Kimberly Sykes,
and Tammy Davidson; two sons, Michael "Mickey" Bond Fuqua of Chatham,
and Steven Gardner Fuqua of Lynchburg; one daughter Shane Fuqua Hubbard of
Lynchburg; one brother, John Thomas Fuqua (Lucy) of Monroe; five grandchildren,
Tyler Fuqua, Travis Fuqua, John Hubbard, Dylan Alston Fuqua, and Morgan Dayre
Fuqua; nephew, John Fuqua, Jr.
He was preceded in death by his second wife June Creasy Fuqua.
A funeral service will be held Monday, April 11, 2016 at 1 p.m. at
Diuguid Waterlick Chapel with the Rev. Gary Moore officiating. Burial will be
in Mentow Baptist Church Cemetery, Huddleston, VA at 3 p.m.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
1930 Census, Martinsville City, VA,
Fuqua, John T. 25, M, VA, Head,
Fuqua, Emma A. 23, F, VA, Wife,
Fuqua, John T. Jr. 03, M, VA, Son,
https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:CVC5-HPZ
1940 Census,
Brookville District, Campbell Co., VA,
Fuqua, John 35, M, VA, Head,
Fuqua, Emma 33, F, VA, Wife,
Fuqua, John 13, M, VA, Son,
Fuqua, Douglis 07, M, Washington, DC, Son,
https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:VRYF-4QK
+2016, Lynchburg City, VA, Death
The News & Advance, (Lynchburg, VA) - April 26, 2016
Walter C. Blankenship, 69 [1947], of Lynchburg, VA, died Sunday, April 24,
2016.
Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, is assisting the
family.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2016, Lynchburg City, VA, Obituary
https://tharpfuneralhome.com/funeralpress/walter-clinton-blankenship-jr/1235/
Walter C. Blankenship, Jr. of Forest, 69,
went to be with his Lord on April 24, 2016.
He was preceded in death by his parents,
Walter
C. and Jessie Grimmett Blankenship.
He is survived by his wife of 45
years, Violet Maddox Blankenship; brother, Herbert Blankenship of Poca, WV; mother-in-law,
Mary Maddox; sister-in-law, Jewel (Mark) Newman; three brothers-in-law, Alfred
Jr., Steve (Tammy), Bill (Linda) Maddox; many nieces, nephews, cousins and
friends. Walter and Violet enjoyed traveling the world, are the founders of
Cavalier Tours of Lynchburg, and are celebrating 41 years of operation.
Family visitation will be held from 2
until 3 p.m. with a memorial service following from 3 until 4 p.m. at Tharp
Funeral Home, 220 Breezewood Drive, Lynchburg, Va. 24502 on Sunday, May 8th,
2016. The service will be conducted by Reverend Carlton Duck of Gethsemane
Baptist Church, who baptized Walter. Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory,
Lynchburg.
+2016, Lynchburg City, VA, Obituary
The News & Advance, (Lynchburg, VA) - July 9, 2016
Laura "Jennine" Blankenship Jacobs of Lynchburg, 83, passed away Thursday,
July 7, 2016. A lifelong resident of Lynchburg, born here on January 22, 1933,
she was a daughter of the late Irvin
S. Blankenship , and Ethel "Katie" Cofflin Blankenship .
She was the wife of the late Hugh Dillard Jacobs Jr. for 36 years.
Before retiring from Babcockand Wilcox, her favorite role was raising her three
children at home. Her true joys carried her all throughout her life, like
family, the church, music, and dolls. She was a faithful and dedicated servant
of Fairview Christian Church where she was a former Deacon, member of the
Christian Workers Class, taught Sunday school for 25 years, and sang alto in
the choir. Jennine was a Charter member of the "Sweet Adelines", a member
of the United Federation of Doll Collectors, the Schoenhut Collectors Club, and
the Shirley Temple Fan Club.
Family was Jennine's heartbeat and she cherished the laughter,
"Amens!", creme puffs, and time spent with those she loved most. She
was a storyteller every story had twist and turns, but the ending always left
you smiling. Just from the last year of her life, she would be able to tell you
about seeing her first great-granddaughter graduate with honors from high
school, sailing on a family cruise, staying out late and partying, singing
along from the front row at a concert, poking on Facebook, befriending Siri,
sneaking a taste of butter pecan ice cream, and belting out Adele on Saturday
and Great Is Thy Faithfulness on Sunday. Her compassion for life and living
continues to inspire every individual whose path she crossed. She had a keen
memory and her spirit will be eternally ingrained in the memories and actions
of those she encountered throughout her life. "I am not afraid of
tomorrow; for I have seen yesterday, and I love today".
She is survived by three children, a son, Hugh "Poncho"
D. Jacobs III (Cathy), of Forest; two daughters, Cheryl J. Pugh (Michael), of
Wytheville, and Debra J. Gossom (Layton), of Lynchburg; seven grandchildren,
Matthew Pugh, Kristi Martin, Jacob Gossom, Logan Pugh, H.D. Jacobs IV, Melanie
Gossom, Madison Jacobs; and 8 great-grandchildren, Alexis Gossom, Trevor Pugh,
Lantz Martin, Ella Gossom, Josie Gossom, Lyncoln Martin, Adrienne Ellerbee, and
Madison Watson. Also survived by a brother,
Irvin W. Blankenship, of Lynchburg; and two sisters, Jewel
Coleman, of Altavista, and Fay Wood, of Rustburg.
A funeral service will be Sunday, July 10, 2016, at the Fairview
Christian Church at 3 p.m. conducted by Pastor Curtis Wheeler, and the Rev. D.
Jack Hamilton. A graveside service will be held 11 a.m., Monday, July 11, 2016,
in Fort Hill Memorial Park.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2016, Lynchburg City, VA, Death
http://www.tributes.com/obituary/show/Opal-Blankenship-103744705
Opal Blankenship -
July 8, 2016 - Lynchburg, Virginia
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2016, Lynchburg City, VA, Obituary
http://tharpfuneralhome.com/funeralpress/opal-blankenship/1355/
Opal Slagle Blankenship, 87, of Lynchburg, passed away on Friday, July 8, 2016. Born on
April 2, 1929, in Elizabethton, Tennessee, Opal was a daughter of the late
Charles William Slagle and the late Louise Sams Slagle.
After working 26 years for Wynn’s Precision, Opal retired and still
stayed active working for the Disabled American Veterans thrift store and with
the adult day care center at Virginia Baptist Hospital.
She was the wife of the late Preston Lee Blankenship. In addition to her husband and parents, she was preceded in death
by two brothers and five sisters.
Left behind to cherish her memory are her children, Gary Lee
Blankenship of Lynchburg, Brenda McGinness and her husband, Tim, of Lynchburg, Deborah Isenschmid and her husband, Thomas, of Switzerland, and Sharon Hwang of Lynchburg; her grandchildren, Stephanie McGinness, Sean
McGinness and his wife, Rachel, Sara Isenschmid, Jessica Isenschmid, Tomi
Isenschmid, Tyler Hwang and Weston Proffitt; and her great-grandchildren, Noah
and Declan.
A funeral service will take place at Tharp Funeral Home in
Lynchburg on Thursday, July 14, 2016, at 1 p.m. with Chaplain Wayne Lanham
officiating. Interment will follow at Spring Hill Cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2016, Lynchburg City, VA, Obituary
The News & Advance, (Lynchburg, VA) - September 29, 2016
Mary Lou Rainey Restivo, of Lynchburg, died Monday, September 26,
2016, at Virginia Baptist Hospital in Lynchburg. Born on July 1, 1942, she was
the daughter of the late Grace Hayes and Fred Rainey.
She was the wife of Paul Restivo for 54 years and would have been
55 on February 9th.
Mary was a devoted wife and mother. As a mother, she exemplified
faith, strength, love, compassion, understanding, forgiveness and inspiration.
Mary loved all her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. They were
her biggest blessing and accomplishment. Mary was of the Southern Baptist
faith.
In addition to her husband, Mary is survived by five children, Paul
D. Restivo and wife, Lisa of Lawton, Okla., Pamela June Lundeen and husband,
Jim of Castle Rock, Colo., Mark David Restivo and wife, Kim of Madison Heights,
VA, Vanessa Dawn Baier and husband, Shawn, Madison Heights, VA, and Susi Restivo and husband, Sam Blankenship of Forest, VA; two brothers, Bennie
Rainey, and David Lee Rainey; two sisters, Wanda Cobb, and Grace Ann Williams;
12 grandchildren, Shawna, Melissa, Michael, Natasha, Gabby, Chaz, Sage, Ezra,
Aleigha, Keegan, Steven, and Ian; and seven great grandchildren, Garrett,
Millie, Brooke, Abby, Tessa, Leilani and Kailani.
A private family memorial will be held at a later date.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Manassas
City
+2016, Manassas City, VA, Obituary
http://www.tributes.com/obituary/show/Benjamin-R.-Blankenship-103684975
Benjamin R. Blankenship of Manassas, Virginia was born on March 29, 1933 and passed away
on Saturday, June 18, 2016.
He graduated from Texas AM in 1955. He became an officer in the
U.S. Army. He was married to Carole.
The family will receive friends from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday June 23
2016 at Covenant Funeral Service Stafford Chapel with a service following at 7
p.m.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2016, Manassas City, VA, Obituary
Arlington Sun Gazette (Merrifield, VA) - December 5, 2016
Barbara Davis Moody, age 85, passed away on Friday, December 2,
2016 at Novant Prince William Medical Center in Manassas, VA She was born on
July 13, 1931 in Ettrick, Virginia to the late Harry Morton Davis, Sr. and Ellie Mae Blankenship Davis.
Bobbie was a founding member of Westgate Women's Club and was a
loyal supporter of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks (BPOE) Lodge
#2512 and Park West Lions Club.
Mrs. Moody was predeceased by her loving husband Calvin Lee Moody;
her parents, and all her brothers and sisters.
Survivors include her devoted daughters: Janet Moody Garner of
Fairfax, Virginia and Pamela Neil Moody of Manassas, Virginia; two
grandchildren: Jon Walter Garner of Fairfax, Virginia and Ellie Garner &
fiancé Brendon Blanchette of Westminster, Maryland; and many nieces, nephews
and close family friends.
Funeral service will be held on Tuesday, December 6, 2016 at 6:30
PM at Pierce Funeral Home, 9609 Center Street, Manassas, Virginia, with Pastor
Jesse Radford III officiating. Graveside services will be held on Wednesday,
December 7, 2016 at 10:00 AM at Quantico National Cemetery, Triangle, Virginia.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
1940 Census,
Matoaca District, Chesterfield Co., VA,
Davis, Harry M. 49, M, VA, Head,
Davis, Ellie M. 46, F, VA, Wife,
Davis, James A. 25, M, VA, Son,
Davis, Harry M. 24, M, VA, Son,
Davis, Rebecca
E. 20, F, VA, DauL,
Davis, George W. 21, M, VA, Son,
Davis, Dennis S. 19, M, VA, Son,
Davis, Cora B. 17, F, VA, Dau,
Davis, Dorothy
R. 14, F, VA, Dau,
Davis, Barbara
A. 08, F, VA, Dau,
https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:VRYK-2ZM
+2016, Manassas City, VA, Obituary
http://www.tributes.com/obituary/show/Betty-Jane-Blankenship-104290204
Betty Jane Blankenship, November 15, 1940 - December 24, 2016, Manassas, Virginia
Funeral Service Tuesday January 3rd 2017 12:00pm Baker-Post Funeral
Home Cremation Center Address10001 Nokesville Road Manassas VA20110. Interment
Stonewall Memory Gardens Address12004 Lee Highway Manassas VA20109.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2016, Manassas City, VA, Obituary
Betty Jane Blankenship, November 15,
1940 – December 24, 2016. Betty
received her Christmas wish by going to be with our Lord and Savior. Also,
being reunited with her loving husband, Jay. She passed away
suddenly after a brief illness, on December 24, 2016, at Prince William
Hospital. Betty was born on November 15, 1940 at
Charlottesville Hospital.
Betty drove a school bus for the Prince
William County Public Schools for 29 years. She also, babysat for most of
her family as well as lot of her friends, in the Nokesville area. Betty also,
attended Ashbury Church in Nokesville, VA
She married James Ward
Blankenship, Sr. on June 13, 1958. They were married for 54 loving years before his
passing in July of 2013.
She leaves behind a son, James Ward
Blankenship, Jr. of Nokesville,VA; a daughter, Sherry Paris (husband Dave) of Beaufort,
SC.; two grandsons, Blake Blankenship and Brett
Blankenship both of Nokesville, VA; one step granddaughter Morgan Paris of
Beaufort, SC. and two loving dogs, Bella and Tank. She also leaves behind several family members
and great friends.
Service will be on Tuesday January 3,
2017 at 12:00pm in the Baker-Post Funeral Home 10001 Nokesville, VA 20110. Dr.
Wayne Ralston will be officiating. Betty will be laid to rest at Stonewall
Memory Gardens on Tuesday, January 3,
Martinsville
City
+2016, Martinsville City, VA, Obituary
Martinsville Bulletin (VA) - January 4, 2016
Clarence Daniel Eldridge, 69, of Martinsville, passed away on
Friday, January 1, 2016 at Wake Forrest Baptist Medical Center in Winston-Salem, [Forsyth
Co.,] NC. He was born
March 5, 1946 in Bottom Creek, WV. to the late Clarence S. and Martha Lester
Eldridge.
Clarence was a United States Army veteran having served in Korea
and Germany, rising to the rank of SSG, and was awarded three Good Conduct
Medals, National Defense Service Medal, and Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal.
He was a member of Southside Baptist Church and retired from Vanity Fair with
over 25 years of service.
In addition to his parents, he was also predeceased by two
brothers, Thomas Ray and Freddie Eldridge.
He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Linda Eldridge of the home;
two sons, Gary Eldridge of Patrick County, and Dennis Eldridge of Collinsville;
two daughters, Sandra Blankenship of Snow Creek, and Sharon Hodges of
Collinsville; two sisters, Nancy Foster of Horsepasture, and Martha Ellen
Majewski of Fayetteville, NC; six grandchildren; and twelve
great-grandchildren.
His Funeral Service will be Monday, January 4, 2016 at 2 p.m. in
the Roselawn Chapel with Pastor Don Thomas officiating. Interment will follow
in Roselawn Burial Park with military honors by the Martinsville/Henry County
Veterans Honor Guard.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2016, Martinsville City, VA, Funeral
Martinsville Bulletin (VA) - January 6, 2016
Cathy Lynn Blankenship, 49, of Forest St., Martinsville, died Monday, Monday, January 4,
2016 at Memorial Hospital of Martinsville. She was born January 29, 1966 to the
late Eugene Marvin Blankenship who preceded her in 2015 and Gerdeane R. Blankenship of Martinsville.
A Celebration of Life will be Wednesday, January 6, 2016 at 1 p.m.
at Wright Funeral Service Chapel.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2016, Martinsville City, VA, Obituary
http://www.wrightfuneralservices.net/obituaries/Cathy-Blankenship/#!/Obituary
Cathy Lynn Blankenship, 49, of 415
Forest St. Martinsville, died Monday, January 4, 2015 at Memorial Hospital of
Martinsville. She was born January 29, 1966 to the late Eugene Marvin
Blankenship and Gerdeane R. Blankenship of Martinsville.
She was a graduate of Martinsville High
School, was of the Baptist faith and attended Starling Avenue Baptist Church
and Chatham Heights Baptist.
In addition to her father she was
preceded in death by one sister, Laura Blankenship.
In addition to her mother she is survived
by two special uncles, Paul and Willie J. Roop and a special niece, Courtney Shea
Blankenship of Martinsville.
Celebration of Life which will be 1:00
P.M. in the Wright Funeral Service Chapel, Wednesday, January 6, 2016, with
Director Kelly G. Ratcliff, officiating. Interment will be private in the
Ferris Family Cemetery.
2016, Martinsville City, VA, Obituary
Martinsville Bulletin (VA) - July 13, 2016
Gladys Watkins Sheffield, 92, formerly of Axton, went home to be
with the Lord on Monday, July 11, 2016 at Blue Ridge Rehab. She was born
October 3, 1923 in North Carolina to the late Clyde Benjamin and Pearl Clark
Watkins.
She was a member of Freedom Baptist Church, and retired from
Pannill Knitting Co. with 40 years of service.
In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her
step mother, Annie Mae Purdy Watkins, who raised Mrs. Sheffield; her husband,
Thomas King Sheffield; three brothers, Bill, Maynard, and Robert Jackson
Watkins; and two sisters, Eva Brennen and Eunice Burnette.
She is survived by two daughters,
Lorrie Sheffield of Axton, Karen
Blankenship of Ridgeway; and
one goddaughter, Marsha Walker of Axton; three brothers, Doug Watkins of Bassett,
Donnie Watkins of Henry, and Glen Watkins of Patrick Springs; four sisters,
Polly Jones of Martinsville, Jeanette Gill of Winston-Salem, N.C., Deborah
Price of Henry, and Cheryl Wells of Collinsville; one granddaughter, Krystal
Lang; and one great-granddaughter, Kaiyah Lang; and Mrs. Sheffield was Nannie
to Dustin Agee, Katy Agee, Taylor Walker, Savannah Walker, and Wyatt Agee.
Her funeral service will be at 11 a.m. Thursday July 14, 2016 in
the Roselawn Chapel with Pastor Jimmy Nester officiating. Interment will follow
in Roselawn Burial Park.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2016, Martinsville City, VA, Obituary
Martinsville Bulletin (VA) - July 19, 2016
Myrtle Elizabeth Rigney Donavant, 93, of Dyer Store Rd.,
Martinsville, went to be with the Lord on Monday, July 18, 2016. She was born
on March 22, 1923 in Pittsylvania County to the late Claude Swanson Rigney and
Nannie Kate Maxey Rigney.
She was a member of Fontaine Baptist Church.
In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her
husband, Calvin Parker Donavant; son, Garland Lee Donavant; sisters, Clara Lucado, Stella Blankenship, and Irene Fralin; brothers, Swanson
Rigney, Dudley Rigney, and William "Junior' Rigney.
She is survived by her sons, Billy Donavant (Cecelia) and Roy
Donavant (Judy) both of Martinsville, VA; daughters, Diann D. Price, Eva
Donavant-Weaver (Randolph), Shelby Haynes (David), Barbara Worrell (Danny) all
of Martinsville, VA, Hazel Pickurel (Randy) of Ridgeway, VA and Martha Reid
(Roy Lee) of Madison, N.C. She is also survived by sixteen grandchildren,
twenty-two great-grandchildren and four great-great grandchildren; sister,
Betty Jean Hall (Junior) of Rocky Mount, VA; brother, Paul Rigney of Penhook, VA
and sister-in-law, Mildred Rigney of Penhook, VA
A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, July 20,
2016 at Norris Funeral Services, Martinsville Chapel with Minister Dean Ashby
and Billy Donavant, Jr. officiating. Burial will follow the service at Roselawn
Burial Park. Pall Bearers for Mrs. Donavant's service will be her grandsons,
Billy Donavant, Jr., Troy Donavant, James Donavant, Roy Donavant, Jr., Ryan
Donavant, Robert Donavant, Allen Bell, Christopher Bell, Tony Griffith and
Shane Reid.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2016, Martinsville City, VA, Obituary
Martinsville Bulletin (VA) - December 8, 2016
Mavis Thomason Rice, 87, of Martinsville, VA passed away on Sunday,
December 4, 2016 at Carilion Roanoke
Memorial Hospital. She was born on July 8, 1929 in Henry County to the late
Nancy Ruth Draper Thomason and Posie Thomason.
Mavis was a graduate of Averett University and a lifelong member of
Jones Chapel Church of the Brethren. She was very active in the DuPont Retirees
Club; a Master Naturalist and traveled the world extensively.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her
husband, Thomas Henry Rice.
Surviving are her daughters, Donna Anthony of Columbus, NC and
Celia Cruise (Steve) of Ridgeway, VA; sisters,
Ellen Thomason and Carlene
Blankenship; and brother,
Kermon Thomasson (Margaret) all of the Martinsville area. Also surviving are
grandchildren, Kimberly Cash (Anthony), and Grant Cruise (Kristin); and
great-grandchildren, Carly, Cullen, and Braden Cash.
Service will be held at noon Saturday, December 10, 2016 at Jones
Chapel Church of the Brethren with Pastor Harvey Leddy officiating. Burial will
follow at Roselawn Burial Park.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2016, Martinsville City, VA, Obituary
Louis Guy Norton Jr., 88, of Martinsville passed away on December
18, 2016. He was born on December 14, 1928 in Marion NC to Louis Guy Norton
Sr., and Berta Spencer Norton.
Mr. Norton was a 1945 graduate Martinsville High School and a
graduate of Staunton Military Academy and Trade School. He served in the United
States Air Force where he played on the Air Force's traveling baseball team. He
retired from Dupont with 43 years of service.
Mr. Norton was a great athlete who loved all sports. He was an avid
golfer and member of Linwood Country Club. He played semipro ball with the
Philadelphia Athletics and later coached little league baseball teams and pony
league teams in Martinsville and Henry County. Mr. Norton coached the first
pony league team in Martinsville Henry County to ever win a state championship.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his first wife of 49 years, Ruth Blankenship Norton; his second wife Evelyn Chappell
Norton, and his sisters Ellen N. Haynes and Joyce N. Johnson.
He is survived by his son Louis Guy Norton III and his wife,
Theresa; daughters, Janice Lynn Norton and Mary Katherine Slate and her
husband, John; grandchildren, Louis Guy Norton IV and Joanna Norton Jones and
her husband Johnny; and great grandson Braxton Myles Jones.
The funeral service will be conducted at 1:00 p.m. on Thursday,
December 22, 2016 at McKee Stone Funeral Home with Reverend Paul Johnson
officiating. Burial will be at Roselawn Burial Park.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Mecklenburg
+2016, Buffalo Junction, Mecklenburg Co., VA, Obituary
The News-Progress, (Chase City, VA) - February 10, 2016
Stormy Ann Sims Mullins passed away February 8, 2016 at the age of 55. She was born in
Raysall, WV on March 16, 1960 to Burbage Blankenship
and Nancy Carol Sims Ikard.
She was a graduate of Iaeger High School in Iaeger, WV and received
her nursing degree from Vance-Granville Community College. Stormy was a RN in
the Intensive Care Unit of Granville Health System for many years.
Mrs. Mullins was preceded in death by her husband, Audie Dwayne
Mullins.
She is survived by her parents; son, Jesse Mullins, of Chase City, VA;
sisters, Carol Ann Brown, Susan McDaniel, Celeste Brookshire, Sharon Prince and
April Roberts; and brothers, Billy Sims, John Lewis Sims and Dr. Gene Sims.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Thursday, February 11,
2016 in the chapel at Watkins Cooper Lyon Funeral Home, Clarksville, VA
followed by interment at the Mullins Family Cemetery, Buffalo Junction, VA
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Montgomery
2016, Blacksburg, Montgomery Co., VA, Obituary
http://www.roanoke.com/obituaries/blankenship-sue/article_2a883355-f9f9-52f0-bb76-5e6bae6a0505.html
Sue Blankenship, 82
[1934], of
Blacksburg, passed away Tuesday, November 1, 2016.
Services will be held at a later date in Tennessee. Arrangements by
McCoy Funeral Home, Blacksburg.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2016, Elliston, Montgomery
Co., VA, Obituary
The Roanoke Times, (VA) - December 25, 2016
Robert Michael "Mickey" Apgar, 77, of Elliston, went to
celebrate with Jesus in Heaven on Friday, December 23, 2016.
He was a 1958 graduate of Shawsville High School and was employed
at several places including his family owned Sunset Service center, Moore's
Lumber, and Richfield Nursing Home. His hobbies included fixin' stuff, yard
selling, auctions, gardening, and helping others. Mickey was a lifetime member
of Lafayette United Methodist Church, and he loved spreading God's Word.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Walter Robertson and Hazel
Shelor Apgar.
His surviving family includes his brothers, Fred I. Apgar and wife,
Jan, and Don D. Apgar and wife, Millie; sister, Ruth Glock; wife of 55 years,
Charlotte Richardson Apgar; children,
Donna A. Blankenship and husband,
James, and Gregory M. Apgar and wife, Angie; grandchildren, Robert
"Curtis" Apgar, Jessica Apgar, Nicole Blankenship, Eric
Blankenship and wife, Chelsea,
and Melissa May and husband, Jake; and great-grandchildren, Landon and Laikan
May.
Funeral service will be conducted at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, December
27, 2016, in the chapel of John M. Oakey & Son Funeral Home in Salem, with
the Rev. Jeane Dunkum officiating. Burial will immediately follow at Sherwood
Memorial Park.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Nelson
+2016, Faber, Nelson Co., VA, Obituary
The Daily Progress, (Charlottesville, VA) - March 21, 2016
Charles Lee Davis, 46, of Faber, died Friday, March 18, 2016, at
his aunt’s residence in Faber. Charles was born November 28, 1969, in Augusta
County, a son of the late Roy Lee Davis and Betty Ann Spencer Blankenship.
He was a former employee of the Lovingston Hardware Store.
He is survived by his aunts, Barbara Spencer Cox of Faber and
Louise Spencer Tressler (Ronny) of Lovingston; and several cousins.
It was Charles request that all services and interment be private.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Newport
News City
2016, Newport News City, VA, Obituary
Published in Daily Press from May 30 to June
1, 2016
With great sadness Callie Mae Britt, age 94, passed away at home
peacefully with her family by her side. She was born on May 24, 1922, to the
late William A. and Lucy Grove Gibson in Richmond, Virginia where she still has
numerous family members.
She worked at Maida Developing for many years but enjoyed most
being the homemaker to the family that she loved.
She was preceded in death by her husbands, Garland D. Bryant, Sr.
and James G. Britt, her son, Walter L. Bryant, grandson, Garland F. Bryant and
11 brothers and sisters.
Those left to cherish her memory are her daughter, Bunny M.
Williams, (Jimmie), her son, Garland D. Bryant, Jr. (Gail), both of Newport
News and a daughter-in-law, Herta Bryant of Hampton. Other survivors include
her granddaughters, Denise D.
Jefferson (George), Christine E. Williams, Stephanie Blankenship (Roger), Michelle Tillas, and Shirley McLean
(David), great-granddaughters,
Kaitlin N. Jefferson, Shanna and Jodi Blankenship, and Heather; and great-grandsons, Billy and Jacob and
great-great-grandchildren.
A Funeral Service will be held on Wednesday at 1:30 PM in the W. J.
Smith & Son Funeral Home chapel with Rev. Guss Diggs officiating. Burial
will follow in the Peninsula Memorial Park Cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Norfolk
City
+2016, Norfolk City, VA, Obituary
Published in The Virginian Pilot on Sept. 11,
2016
Jack Douglas Blankenship, 79 [1937], passed away on Wednesday September 7th 2016. Doug was
born in Hot Springs, NC to the late Hardy and Stella Blankenship.
Doug grew up in Amelia County, VA and after graduating from Amelia
County High School he joined the National Guard of Virginia. He moved his
family to Virginia Beach in 1969 to begin his lengthy Printing Career. In 1971,
he founded the current Fleet Printing Svcs in Ghent with his business partner
and close friend, Carolyn Hampton. During his extensive career at Fleet
Printing, he was honored to be named to numerous organizations including:
President of the Tidewater Assoc of Printers, President of the West Side
Business District, Boss of the Year for the Norfolk Jaycees, President of the
Printing Industry of Virginia, President of the Ghent Business Association, and
given the Founding Father Award by the Ghent Business Association.
Doug was extremely involved in Boys Baseball of Lynnhaven Inc for
many years, coaching and mentoring neighborhood kids, as well as being
President. He was a long standing member of the Cavalier Golf and Yacht Club,
Norfolk Boat Club and the Town Point Club of Norfolk. He was fortunate enough
to win numerous golf championships and always enjoyed a long walk with a
putter.
Doug is survived by his siblings,
Betty Bowlin (Bruce), Christine Jones (Virgil-deceased), Bud Blankenship (Becky)
and Glenna Timberlake (Bob) and numerous nieces and
nephews. He was always proud of his family and grandchildren: Karen and Chris Avery, Scott and Angela Blankenship, Michael and Libby Blankenship. Grandchildren: Carson,
Taylor and Rachel Avery, Chandler
and Christian Blankenship. And
his former wife Betty Villers.
Friends and relatives are invited to attend a Celebration of Life
for Doug on Sunday September 25, 2016 starting at 1pm till 3pm at the Cavalier
Golf and Yacht Club on Cardinal Drive in Virginia Beach.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Orange
+2016, Mine Run, Orange
Co., VA, Obituary
Orange County Review (VA) - June 23, 2016
Daryl S. Altman, 51, of Mine Run, passed away on Monday, June 20,
2016, at his residence.
He was a welder at Smith Concrete and helped his father in his
shop. He loved making furniture from scratch.
Daryl is survived by his wife of 23 years, Gloria Altman; mother, Linda Blankenship; father, Samuel Altman; stepson, Casey Blades; stepsister, Mary
Babcock; grandsons, Sebastian Blades, and William White; granddaughter, Alivia
D. Blades; and aunt, Susie Conley.
A funeral service will be held 12 p.m. Saturday, June 25, 2016, at
Antioch Baptist Church, Unionville, VA Burial will follow service in the church
cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2016, Orange, Orange Co., VA, Obituary
Orange County Review (VA) - April 21, 2016
Alice Faye Herring, 63, of Orange, died on Sunday, April 17, 2016,
at the Dogwood Village of Orange. Born December 24, 1952, in Orange County,
Virginia she was the daughter of the late Edward Conway Quann and Harriett
Emmaline Estes Daniel Quann Davis.
Alice was a loving mother, grandmother, sister, and aunt, and will
be missed by all who embraced her loving spirit.
Alice is survived by her son, Joseph Conway Peregoy of Orange;
biological mother, Christine Burcham of Unionville; two grandchildren, Lindsey Peregoy, and Ryleigh Blankenship ; a great grandchild, Gracie Ryder; two brothers, Robert Rogers of
Orange, and Lawrence Quann of Fredericksburg; seven sisters, Julie D. Donald of
Chester, Juanita Lackey of Ashville, NC, Linda Utz of Orange, Helen Wallace of
Unionville, Carolyn Yohn of Gulf Shores, AL, Eleanor Dorsey of Lexington, and
Joyce A. Whitley of Powhatan; several loving nieces including Lynn Anderson of
Unionville; and several loving hephews including William E. Donald of
Chesterfield.
A memorial service will be held at a later date.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Page
+2016, Rileyville, Page
Co., VA, Obituary
Daily News-Record (Harrisonburg, VA) - December 15, 2016
John Preston Blankenship, 69 [1947], of Rileyville, VA, died Tuesday, Dec. 13, 2016, at Winchester Medical Center.
Arrangements are by Bradley Funeral Home in Luray.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Pittsylvania
+2016, Ringgold, Pittsylvania
Co., VA, Obituary
Danville Register & Bee (VA) - September 7, 2016
Christine Whitlow Walker, 85, of 324 Homestead Trail, died Tuesday,
September 6, 2016, at Danville
Regional Medical Center after a decline in health for the past year. Mrs.
Walker was born in Franklin County, VA on July 13, 1931, a daughter of the late
Hampton H. Whitlow and Mary
Blankenship Whitlow.
Mrs. Walker was a homemaker where she raised five children and was
of the Baptist faith. She was married to the late Clay Donald Walker.
In addition to her husband she was predeceased by six brothers and
four sisters.
Survivors include two sons, Kim Walker and wife, Lisa, and Clay D.
"Buck" Walker, Jr; three daughters, Bonnie Iahn, Kathie Owen, and
Debbie Samuels; a sister, Gracie W. Fink; a brother, Allen Whitlow; seven
grandchildren, and nine great-grandchildren.
Graveside rites will be held on Friday, September 9, 2016, at 11
a.m.at Highland Burial Park conducted by the Rev. Kenneth Barnes.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Prince
George
2016, Hopewell, Prince
George Co., VA, Obituary
Richmond Times-Dispatch (VA) - August 14, 2016
Gladys Bell Ammons Berry, 89, of Hopewell, VA, went to be with the
Lord on Sunday, August 7, 2016. She was the daughter of the late John C. and
Winifred Ammons.
She worked at Fort Lee for the Department of Defense from 1945
until her retirement in 1987. Gladys was a longtime member of First Baptist
Church of Hopewell and was active with the Sanctuary Choir and Singing Saints,
along with many other activities at the church. She was also a member of the
VFW Ladies Auxiliary Post 2239 and the Chester Chapter of Eastern Star.
Gladys was predeceased by her husband of 62 years, Otis N. Berry; a
son, David L. Berry; and her sister, Christelle Melvin.
Gladys is survived by her daughter,
Jean Blankenship; sons, Dennis W. Berry (Toni), Larry D.
Berry (Marie); granddaughters, Jo Marie Moberg (John), Karen Berry, Angela
Berry, Natalie Berry; grandsons, Robert Berry, Nathan Berry;
great-granddaughters, Lauren and Megan Moberg; and her brother, Cary Ammons.
Funeral ceremony will be held Wednesday, August 17, at 2 p.m., at
First Baptist Church, 401 N. 2nd Ave., Hopewell, VA, with final rest in Bermuda
Memorial Park.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Prince
William
+2016, Gainesville, Prince William Co., VA, Obituary
Published in The Washington Post on July 15,
2016
Isla B. Marsden
(Age 82) of Gainesville, VA, passed away on Wednesday, July 13, 2016 in Haymarket, [Prince William Co.,] VA She was born in Ettrick, VA to John Arthur Blankenship and Christine Traylor on June 20, 1934.
Isla attended Washington and Lee High School, and after graduation,
married the love of her life, Charles (Jack) Marsden on July 16, 1952. She
worked for the Department of Agriculture in Washington, DC and ended her career
many years later at Farm Credit Bureau. Isla loved to entertain at her home
with friends and family. She enjoyed the friendship and fellowship with her
many card playing club friends. This was her favorite past time, as well as
working crossword puzzles. She also loved to read books after books. The most enjoyment
Isla received in life was spending time with her family, especially with her 10
nieces and nephews and their families whom she loved like they were her own
children.
Isla was preceded in death by her loving husband, Jack Marsden, and
a sister, Mildred Hogan.
Isla is survived by a sister,
Ruth Hoverstock of Petersburg, VA and many
nieces and nephews, Julia and Leonard Wheeler, Charles and Bruce Porter, Ronald
and Kathie Zimbro, Anne Emory, Michael Hogan, Mac Porter, Carolyn Oxley, Mark
and Gail Hogan, and Cindy and Bernard Hirmer. She is also survived by 21
great-nieces and nephews as well as 14 great-great-nieces and nephews.
Funeral service will be held on Saturday, July 16, at National
Funeral Home, 7482 Lee Highway, Falls Church at 12 p.m. Milton Harding of
Southern Baptist Convention of Virginia will officiate funeral services.
Interment at 1 p.m. at National Memorial Park.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2016, Haymarket, Prince
William Co., VA, Funeral
http://www.tributes.com/obituary/show/Samuel-Marshall-Blankenship-103694358
Samuel Marshall Blankenship of Haymarket, Virginia, was born on November 18, 1936 and passed
away on Monday, June 20, 2016.
He was married to Betty Jean (Campbell) Blankenship.
Funeral services will be held at 10:00am Friday, June 24, 2016 at
Pierce Funeral Home, 9609 Center Street, Manassas, VA, with Barry White
officiating. Entombment will follow at Stonewall Memory Gardens
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Pulaski
+2016, Pulaski, Pulaski
Co., VA, Obituary
Betty Cecil Blankenship, 72, went to her heavenly home on Tuesday, March 29, 2016 at her
home in Pulaski, VA She was born in
Snowville, VA on May 21, 1943, to the late James R. Cecil and Bertha T. Cecil.
Betty was a retired nurse of over 40 years and leaves a legacy of
helping and loving others.
She leaves behind to cherish her memory her daughter and
son-in-law, Amy and Nicholas W. Frazier Jr. of Fairlawn and her beloved
grandson, Will M. Frazier; her brother, Robert B. Cecil and his wife, Arlene of
Christiansburg, VA; and her sister, Brenda C. Edmonds of Snowville, VA She had
many loving nieces, nephews and great-nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, April 2, 2016
at Stevens Funeral Home Chapel in Pulaski, by Pastor Eddie Kendall. Burial will
follow at Cecil's Chapel cemetery in Snowville, VA
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Radford
City
2016, Radford City, VA, Obituary
On August 13, 2016 at 9:55 a.m. our beloved husband, father, and
grandpa, William Jamison (Bill) Woolwine, of Radford went peacefully to be with
our Lord after a short and courageous battle with pancreatic cancer.
He retired after decades of service with the town of Blacksburg,
and was a Vietnam Veteran. Upon retirement he was an avid fisherman, spending
his time on the New River as much as he could. He took pride in family and
cared for his disabled wife.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Jessie and Margaret
Woolwine; and brother Tommy Woolwine.
He is survived by his beloved wife of 47 years, Rita Coulson
Woolwine; two daughters, Brandy Woolwine Roop and friend, Jason L Gifford and
Angela Woolwine O'Neill and husband, Sean Edward O'Neill. He left a lasting
impression on five very special grandchildren who knew him as Pawpaw, Macy
Renee Roop, Sierra Nichole Duncan, William Tanner Duncan, Sophie Grace O'Neill
and Chance Tyler Gifford. He is also survived by sisters, Marie Hinkley, Mary Mullins, Annabelle Early and Ruby Blankenship.
The family would like to give a special thanks to the staff and
nurses with Good Samaritan Hospice.
Services will be Tuesday, August 16 at 6 p.m. in the Horne Funeral
Home chapel with Kevin Meadows officiating. Graveside services will be private.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Richmond
City
2016, Richmond City, VA, Obituary
Richmond Times-Dispatch (VA) - March 18, 2016
Robin Inez Whittaker, born August 30, 1978, passed away on Monday,
March 14, 2016.
She was preceded in death by her father, Tallie Whittaker; and her
grandson, Khorie.
She leaves to cherish her memory her mother, Cynthia Whittaker;
children, Rashod Whittaker-Burns, Neasya Whittaker and Iyana Whittaker-Johnson;
wife, Mildred Blankenship-Whittaker; and sister, Nakia Whittaker-Woody; two
nieces, Briana and Amia; one brother-in-law; devoted friends, DelTasha Johnson,
Shawana McCoy, the House of Amor, Xtrodinar family and a host of family and
friends.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2016, Richmond City, VA, Obituary
Richmond Times-Dispatch (VA) - March 31, 2016
William Burton DuVal, of Richmond, VA, born July 30, 1935 in
Richmond, VA, passed away March 30, 2016.
He graduated from Hermitage High School and the University of
Richmond. DuVal served as manager of Safway Steel Products from 1960 to 1971.
In 1972, he started C&N Equipment Company. In 1974, he started DuVal
Development, where he developed many subdivisions and office parks in
Chesterfield County. DuVal was a member of Dover Baptist Church. He was one of
the first members of the Virginia Angler's Club and served as president and
board member for many years. DuVal was an avid fisherman and received more than
70 world record catches on light tackle.
He is survived by his wife, Carol Colonna DuVal; three children, Deborah DuVal Blankenship , Rene' DuVal and John William DuVal; and
five grandchildren, Sean William
McKinney, Stefen James McKinney, Anna Nicole Blankenship , Kirsten Mollie DuVal Blankenship and Elise Rene' DuVal.
A memorial service will be held 12 noon Friday, April 1, 2016, at
Dover Baptist Church.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2016, Richmond City, VA, Obituary
http://www.bennettfuneralhomes.com/fh/obituaries/obituary.cfm?o_id=3728455&fh_id=11902
Barbara Ann (Hampton) Ronquest, 65 of Richmond, went to be with the
Lord, at her home, on May 20, 2016.
She was preceded in death by her mother, Lottie
Blankenship and brother, Jimmy
Best.
She is survived by her sons, Wayne (Terry), Scott (Angela) and
David (Sarah) Hampton, seven grandchildren, Sarah, CW, Suzanne, Haley, Brandon,
Caleb, and Kala, three great grandchildren, Brayden, Ryland and Isabella,
sister, Shirley (Raymond) Ferrell, Barbara’s’ devoted and dear friends, Betty
Ragsdale and Sharon McCord and many other dear family and friends.
The family will receive family and friends from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8
p.m. on Thursday, May 26 at the Mechanicsville Chapel of Bennett Funeral Home,
8014 Lee-Davis Rd., where a service will be held on Friday, May 27, at 11:30
AM. Interment to follow in Washington Memorial Park, 6217 Memorial Dr. Sandston
VA
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2016, Richmond City, VA, Obituary
Richmond Times-Dispatch (VA) - July 15, 2016
Marietta Zimmerman Barnes, died July 13, 2016.
Maya was a beautiful, kind and loving lady whose family and friends
were the center of her life. You will remember Maya and give thanks for the
person she was and for the life she lived. She had an inner beauty that will
never fade. Maya graduated from Stuart Hall School and Mercer University. She
was a member of Historic Richmond, the Junior League, The Woman's Club, The
Boxwood Garden Club and The Country Club of Virginia.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Erik and Frances Bland
Zimmerman; and her brother, Eric Bland Zimmerman.
Maya is survived by her husband, Robert Blackwell Barnes Jr.; daughter, Courtney Barnes Blankenship and her husband, John M.
Blankenship ; son, Robert B.
Barnes III and his wife, Mary Elizabeth Nelson Barnes; four grandchildren, Marietta Courtney Blankenship , Anne Carter Blackwell Blankenship , Robert B. Barnes IV and Anna Marie Nelson Barnes; sister-in-law,
Marietta Barnes Jones; nieces and nephews, Stetson Eddy, Col. Freeman Jones
(Anne Beverly), Wayland D. Jones (Kristin), Rebecca J. Wickham (Chris), Erik T.
Zimmerman (Deane), Leigh Z. Gilchrist (John) and Reverend Whitney Z. Edwards
(Chris).
A graveside service will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday, July 19, in
Hollywood Cemetery followed by an 11 a.m. Celebration of Maya's life in the
Sara Belle November Theater at Westminster Canterbury.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2016, Richmond City, VA, Obituary
Richmond Times-Dispatch (VA) - July 31, 2016
Bernice (Mrs. Mac) E. McFarland, of Richmond, passed away on July 28, 2016, at the age of 93 [1923].
She was preceded in death by her husband of 45 years, William M.
(Mike) McFarland; her parents, Edward and Alice
Blankenship and five siblings.
She is survived by her daughters, Carol Cummens (Briant) and Janice
McDonald; grandchildren, Michael Durrette (Lelina) and Melissa Burnett (Eddie);
great-grandchildren, Cristobella and Michela Durrette.
Bernice graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School in 1940. During
her final year she took one of the first instructional courses in keypunching.
As a result, she received a Federal job offer for a position in Norfolk. For 25
years, she and her husband operated a neighborhood business on Lakeside Avenue
(Mack's Delicatessen).
Bernice's creative talents were expressed in dressmaking and
knitting. She was an avid fan of games including canasta, bridge and croquet.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, August 2, at
Lakeside Presbyterian Church, 7343 Hermitage Rd. Interment will be at
Westhampton.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Roanoke
City
+2016, Roanoke City, VA, Obituary
http://www.tributes.com/obituary/show/Dorothy-Virginia-Farrar-103198937
Dorothy Virginia Blankenship Farrar was born on March 31, 1918 and passed away on Thursday,
January 14, 2016. Dorothy was a resident of Roanoke, Virginia at the time of
her passing.
She was a 1936
graduate of Jefferson High School. She was married to Norvell.
Funeral service will be held at Melrose Baptist Church on Monday
January 18 2016 at 11:00 AM with Rev. Larry Sprouse and Rev. Brenda Rowe
officiating with interment to follow at Sherwood Memorial Park.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2016, Roanoke City, VA, Obituary
http://www.oakeys.com/memsol.cgi?user_id=1733172
Dorothy Virginia Blankenship Farrar, 97, of Roanoke,
Virginia passed away Thursday, January 14, 2016. She was a 1936 graduate of
Jefferson High School.
She was a
devoted wife and mother serving as room mother and involved in PTA. She adored her family and was thankful to
watch 4 grandchildren born and start families of their own. She proudly wore her name “Grandma” Dot. She boasted often of her 8
great-grand-daughters. She was a life
long member of Melrose Baptist Church and a faithful attendee of Truth Seekers
Sunday School Class.
She was preceded in death by her husband
of 57 years, Norvell E. Farrar, parents, Otho and Ruth Blankenship and
daughter-in-law Sherry Farrar. She was
also predeceased by her siblings, Junior Blankenship, Eugene Blankenship, Alvin
Blankenship and Marie Smith.
She is survived by her sons, Larry Farrar
and wife Becky and Jerry Farrar. She is
also survived by her grandchildren, Lisa Sarver and husband Scott, Jason Farrar
and wife Jenny, Brad Farrar and wife Shannon, and Elizabeth Ann Boyd and
husband Shane. She is also survived by
great-grand-daughters, Lindsey, Rebecca and Kayleen Sarver, Ashley and Lauren
Farrar, Janey and Gwyneth Farrar and Lydia Boyd and numerous nieces and
nephews.
Services will be held at Melrose Baptist
Church on Monday, January 18, 2016 at 11:00 AM with Rev. Larry Sprouse and Rev.
Brenda Rowe officiating with interment to follow at Sherwood Memorial Park.
2016, Roanoke City, VA, Obituary
The Roanoke Times, (VA) - January 15, 2016
Robert Vincent "Robbie" Horne, 60, of Roanoke, went to be
with his Heavenly Father Wednesday, January 13, 2016. He was born February 22,
1955, a son of the late Robert Reece and Joyce Kingery Horne.
In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by a sister,
Rita Ayers.
Robbie grew up in the Coopers Cove community of Roanoke County. He
loved to spend his time outdoors tinkering. He enjoyed drag racing and building
model cars. He never met a stranger.
Surviving are his wife, Brenda H. Horne; daughter, Melanie
Blankenship, sister, Becky
Langston; brother, Jeff Horne; stepsons, Chad and Brent Walker; and a number of
grandchildren, nieces, nephews; and the love of his life, JoJo.
Funeral services will be conducted 11:30 a.m. Saturday, January 16,
2016, at Simpson Funeral Home, 5160 Peters Creek Road, by the Rev. William C.
Logan. Entombment will follow in Old Dominion Memorial Gardens.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2016, Roanoke City, VA, Obituary
R. Edward Blankenship Jr., 60 [1956], of Roanoke, VA, passed away on Sunday, March 6, 2016.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Ralph
Edward and Mildred Boitnott Blankenship Sr.
He is survived by his wife
of 25 years, Debra Blankenship; his children, Joshua P. Wilshire (Julia),
Larisa E. Foster (Richard), and Jeremiah Butler (Catherine); his grandchildren,
Elijah, Abigail, Emersen, Jackson, Claire, Audriana, Cody, Lillian and Maya;
his sisters, Becky Pollard (Larry) and Dianne Shockley (Gary);
special nephews and niece, Jody, Chris and Kari; special great-nieces, Tori,
Autumn and Mya; special great-nephew, Andrew; and many good friends and other
family members.
Edward was an outdoorsman who loved camping, fishing and canoeing
the James River. He also loved his Harley Davidsons and animals, especially
dogs.
Graveside Funeral Service will be held at 10 a.m. on Wednesday,
March 9, 2016, at Cedar Lawn Memorial Park. His daughter, Larisa, and son,
Joshua, will officiate.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2016, Roanoke City, VA, Obituary
http://www.oakeys.com/?pagetype=obitlink&obit_id=1760566
Noel D. “Dave” Brumfield, 84, of Roanoke, went to be with his Lord
on Monday, March 14, 2016.
He was preceded in death by his parents, James and Eva Brumfield
and brothers, Ralph and Melvin Brumfield.
A longtime member of Bethany Christian Church, he served as an
Elder and sang in the choir. During the Korean Conflict, he served in the
United States Air Force. Dave retired after 25 years service from J.C.
Penny.
Surviving are his wife of 41 years, Ellen J. Brumfield; children,
Dave Brumfield of Wirtz, Cindy Trivette and Jeanne Rigney (Marcus) all of
Vinton; 4 grandchildren, Brandin Blankenship, Matthew Rigney (Anna Loc), Josh Brumfield
(Heather) and Kati Wright (Matt); 6 great grandchildren; step sons, Michael
Dillon and Ricky Dillon of Roanoke; a sister, Phyllis Hosfeld (Bud) of Vinton;
and special nieces.
Funeral services will be held at 2 PM on Wednesday, March 16, 2016,
from Oakey’s North Chapel. Pastor Elaine Austin will officiate. Interment will
be in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2016, Roanoke City, VA, Obituary
http://www.oakeys.com/?pagetype=obitlink&obit_id=1775503
Thelma Blankenship Williams of Roanoke, VA was very peacefully ushered into her heavenly home
Sunday afternoon, April 10, 2016 at her home.
She was born April 21, 1918 in Iaeger, WV.
Thelma was a very gentle, sweet and loving lady. She was a preacher’s wife for many years and
her family was her life. She enjoyed
nature and the beauty of God’s Creation. Thelma loved animals and fed many
during her life. She had a deep respect
for the sanctity of life. She loved to
read and was a whiz at crossword puzzles and appreciated fine woodworking.
Thelma was a longtime member of Family Bible Fellowship Church.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Willis and
Margaret Blankenship; her
husband, Hobart V. Williams; and her daughter-in-law, Gale Scott Williams.
Those left to cherish her memory are her daughter and son-in-law,
Margaret and Douglas Mullins of Roanoke; her son, Willis Ray Williams of
Longview, Washington; six grandchildren, Kelly Walker, Cheryl Lester, Willis R.
Williams, Jr., Scott Williams, Mike Williams and Mark Williams; sixteen great
grandchildren and eleven great-great grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held at Oakey’s Vinton Chapel on
Wednesday, April 13, 2016 at 12 noon with Pastor Barry Witt officiating. Interment will follow at Mountain View
Cemetery, Vinton.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2016, Roanoke City, VA Obituary
http://www.oakeys.com/?pagetype=obitlink&obit_id=1801127
Bernard T. Clayton, age 94 of Roanoke, passed away peacefully on
Saturday, May 21, 2016 and now has joined his beloved wife, Janet Horn Clayton,
who passed away on February 4, 2015.
Bernard graduated from Roanoke College and was employed at GE and
also Catawba Hospital. He was a world traveler and enjoyed classical music and
watching the old movie classics.
He is survived his 6 sons and their families, Douglas Clayton and
wife Shirley of St. Louis, Missouri, Ronald Horn of Roanoke and Kimberly and
Jason, Jay Clayton of Catawba, Michael Horn and wife Cathy of Roanoke and
Thomas and Sommer Bryant, David Clayton and wife Connie of Salem and David
Andrew, Joe Clayton of Vinton; 2 daughters and their families, Judy Saul and
husband James (Tick) of Roanoke and Bryan Maiden and Bill Saul, Anne Blankenship and husband
Fred of Jupiter Florida and Shelly and Taryn.
Services will be held at Tuesday, May 24, 2016 at 12 noon at
Oakey’s East Chapel with Rev. Timothy Tate officiating.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+Frederick E. Blankenship – b.25May1943 –
Jupiter, FL:
https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:KG3Y-25M
Relatives - Anne C. Blankenship, C.
Blankenship, E. Frederick Blankenship, Taryn Renee Blankenship.
2016, Roanoke City, VA, Obituary
http://www.roanoke.com/obituaries/finney-charles/article_87541858-6418-528e-8463-928efa3a995f.html
Charles Finney of Roanoke, entered his heavenly home on Friday, July
8, 2016, in the arms of his wife and daughter. Charles was a loving husband to
the love of his life, Edna, for 55 years. He was a loving father, grandfather
and great- grandfather.
He was preceded by his daughter, Beth Webb; his parents, Eula and
Walter Finney; and two sisters.
Surviving to cherish his memory are his wife, Edna Finney;
daughter, Lila Dickerson and husband, Tommy; son-in-law, Rick Webb;
grandchildren, Brian Deacon and wife, Amy, Anne Webb and great-grandson, Conner
Deacon; brother-in-law, Tommy Roberson and wife, Ann; sister-in-law, Lynn
Tracey and husband, Dick and family; brother-in-law,
Clifford Blankenship and family; and many nieces and nephews.
A memorial service will be conducted at 11 a.m., Wednesday, July
13, 2016, at Lotz Salem Chapel.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2016, Roanoke City, VA, Obituary
The Roanoke Times, (VA) - July 27, 2016
Raymond A. Patteson, 69, of Roanoke, peacefully went to be with the
Lord after a brief illness on Tuesday, July 25, 2016. He was born on April 7,
1947.
Raymond graduated from Narrows High School in 1965, after which he
attended VPI and Virginia Western Community College. Employed with General
Electric in Salem, Raymond was a Gas Turbine Technician for 12 years and a
Software Specialist for 18 years before retiring in 2003. Raymond was very
active in his church, Shenandoah Baptist Church in Roanoke.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Carl and Frances Patteson;
step-mother, Dot Patteson; and step-sister and brother, Barbara White and
Steven Bowles.
Family left to cherish his memory include his siblings, Carlene
Blankenship (Harold) of Elliston, Leah Patteson of Richmond, and Alinda Parcell
(Jerry) of Vinton; step-son, Tony Turner, of Florida; step-siblings, Rick
Bowles, Debbie Lewis, and Glen Bowles; nieces
and nephews, James
Blankenship (Melissa), Andrew
Blankenship (Danielle), Crystal Epperly (Mike), Jerry Parcell, Jr., Christy Sink
(Robbie), Stephen Parcell (Dawn), and Jesse Parcell (Vanessa); and numerous
aunts, uncles, and great-nieces and nephews.
A memorial service to honor Raymond's life will be held at 2 p.m.
on Thursday, July 28, 2016 at Shenandoah Baptist Church in Roanoke, with the
Rev. A. C. Hollins, Jr. officiating.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Harold J. Blankenship - b.02Sep1943 -
Elliston, VA: https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:KY7Q-FWC
Relatives - Andrew H. Blankenship, Carlene
P. Blankenship, Jennifer Lee Blankenship, Paul Wayne Blankenship, Raymond J.
Blankenship, Trudy D. Blankenship.
Carlene P.
Blankenship – b.10Feb1944 - Elliston, VA: https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:KY7Q-8NK
Relatives - Andrew H. Blankenship, Harold
J. Blankenship, Jennifer Lee Blankenship, Paul Wayne Blankenship, Raymond J.
Blankenship, Trudy D. Blankenship.
+2016, Roanoke City, VA, Obituary
The Roanoke Times, (VA) - September 20, 2016
Melody Weeks Graham, 59, of Roanoke passed away Friday, September
16, 2016 in Lynchburg. Born July 22,
1957 in Roanoke, she was the daughter of Douglas Weeks and Marcella Cox Blankenship.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a
daughter, Charlene Graham.
Survivors include three daughters, Lisa Graham, Emmy Graham (Shannon)
and Nicky Graham (Warren) all of Roanoke; longtime companion, Charley Russell
of Roanoke; six grandchildren, Destiny, Serena, Ashanti, Aliyah, Braylon and
Ashton; one brother, Dougie Weeks, Jr.; three sisters, Debbie Schilling (Buck),
Tammy Collins (Todd) and Susie Clement; special friends, Darlene, Christine,
Jennifer, Bonnie and many other close friends.
A memorial service will be held at 6 p.m., Wednesday, Sept. 21,
2016 at Church of God of Prophecy, 2301 Roanoke Ave., SW, Roanoke, VA 24015.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2016, Roanoke City, VA, Obituary
The Roanoke Times, (VA) - September 28, 2016
Jean W. (JJ) Johnson, 88, of Roanoke, VA, passed away on Monday,
September 26, 2016. She was born in Roanoke, VA, on October 8, 1927, to
parents, Herbert Hale Williams and Willie Roberta Blankenship Williams.
She graduated from Jefferson High School and went on to get a
degree in teaching.
She was predeceased by her brothers and sisters, Alice Marie
Williams, Paul Matthew Williams, Elsie Christine Williams, Rachel May Williams,
Herbert Hale Williams, Melvin Arthur Williams and Helen Francis Twitty.
Survivors are her daughter, Jenine Talbott and husband, Bill; son,
David Johnson and wife, Connie; grandchildren, Parks Talbott, Mary Catherine
Talbott and Ryan Johnson; and her nieces and nephews, Carol Sternes, Melvin
Williams, Chippy Bousman and Ann Lanham.
Arrangements handled by Oakey's North Chapel.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2016, Roanoke City, VA, Obituary
http://www.oakeys.com/?pagetype=obitlink&obit_id=1859847
Charles Mason Vandergrift, 86, of Roanoke passed away on Saturday,
October 1, 2016.
He retired from General Electric after 38 years.
Charles was preceded in death by his wife, Libby Vandergrift and
his parents, Charles and Lillian Vandergrift.
He is survived by his son, Dennis Vandergrift and his wife, Sue; daughter, Vickie Vandergrift and her husband, John Blankinship; son, Terry and Janice Vandergrift; long time special friend,
Kelly Smith; brother, Earl Vandergrift; 5 grandchildren, Mary Vandergrift (Paul
Shull), Danielle Bloxom (Jason), Chris Vandergrift (Jennifer), David Welch
(Jessica), Kimberly Welch; eight great-grandchildren, Hailey Vandergrift,
Lindsey Vandergrift, Preston Vandergrift, Jalen Arrington, Ashlyn Fay, River
Bloxom, Dakota Welch and Dylan Welch.
Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, October 4,
2016 at Oakey’s North Chapel. Interment will be private.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2016, Roanoke City, VA, Obituary
http://www.oakeys.com/?pagetype=obitlink&obit_id=1899512
Merle (Kitty) Katherine Clark Chisom (age 79) of Roanoke, VA, went
to be with our Lord Jesus Christ on Sat. Dec 31, 2016.
Miss Kitty was well known for her Love of Family, Friends, Cats
(especially Chessie the Chesapeake and Ohio Railway Icon) and for her PT
cruiser. She was also a big fan of NASCAR, and her favorite drivers Denny
Hamlin and Carl Edwards. She graduated
from Jefferson High school, and made a career with Wachovia bank.
She was preceded in death by her parents Walter and Glenna Clark of
Roanoke, Husband Gene Chisom, and Brothers/Sisters and spouses Geraldine and
Lacy Butterworth, Walter Jr. and Sue Clark and Mary Francis Clark.
She is survived by Nieces/Nephew
Nancy C. Blankenship, Charlotte C. Wells, and Wayne H. Clark;
Great Nieces/Nephews: Donna and Pat Pellitteri and their children Frankie, Alex and “Lil” Pat, and Tony Blankenship and fiancé Diana Alls; Clinton Wells,
Stephanie Wells Conteh and Husband Ach and their son Hakim, Matt Clark and
Tammy Pangburn and her children; Crystal Burch, David Burch, and Joey Shadeck
as well as many other nieces/ nephews and cousins.
Services will be held at Graveside on Saturday January 7th at 2:30
pm at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens Mausoleum with Rev. Pete Schemm officiating.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Roanoke
+2016, Roanoke Co., VA, Obituary
http://www.oakeys.com/?pagetype=obitlink&obit_id=1729263
Betty Sue Holland, 86, of Roanoke County, passed away Wednesday,
January 6, 2016 at Bethel Ridge Assisted Living, [Fincastle, Botetourt Co., VA]. She was born May 20, 1929 and grew up in
Wirtz, VA Stanley C. Smith and Susan Kathleen Jenkins Smith were her parents.
Betty grew up with her brother, Phillip Smith and her sister,
Margaret Smith. Graduated from Boones Mill Virginia High School. Her favorite
game growing up was hopscotch. On October 8, 1948, she married Dewey Edward
Holland. They were married at the courthouse. Two children were born to them,
James and Mary Sue. In 2005, Dewey passed away and they had 57 ½ years as
husband and wife.
Our Mother worked at General Electric for 26 years as an assembler
of circuit boards for the military. Betty was a resident of Southeast Roanoke
for 46 years and then resided in Roanoke County.
She devoted her entire life to serving the Lord, taking care of
family and others. Became a Christian and member of Sandy Ridge Baptist in
Franklin County. Upon moving to Roanoke, she attended and was a member of
Belmont Baptist Church for 65 years, where she taught Sunday School, sang in
the choir and visited the sick and shut ins. She loved doing for others.
Betty is predeceased by her husband, Dewey, sister, Margaret and
brother, Phillip.
Betty Sue is survived by James E. Holland, son, Mary Sue Holland Blankenship, daughter,
three grandchildren, Tamara
Sekander, Brent Blankenship and Jason Holland. Four
great-grandchildren, Ondrea Smith, Tanner Holland, Spencer Holland, Reanna Sekander,
and Travis Van DeVander, one great-great-grandson.
Graveside service will be held at 11:00 am, Saturday, January 9,
2016 at Franklin Memorial Gardens on 220 South with Rev. Steven Harris
officiating.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2016, Roanoke Co., VA, Death
In Memory of Scott
Douglas Blankenship
Arrangements under the direction of Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens
(VA), Roanoke, VA
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2016, Roanoke Co., VA, Obituary
http://www.oakeys.com/?pagetype=obitlink&obit_id=1747544
Scott Douglas Blankenship, 26, of Roanoke County, Passed away unexpectedly on Friday
evening, February 12, 2016.
Scott was a Data and Electrical Installer. He enjoyed the outdoors,
fishing, and hockey games.
He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Carl “Polly” and Sarah Blankenship.
Surviving are his parents,
Doug and Sonya Blankenship, his maternal grandparents, Joyce Niday of
Roanoke, David Scott and wife Martha of Salem, and his step grandfather, Robert
“Bob” Niday, Sr. of Roanoke, and numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins and many
friends, and his beloved pet, Brownie.
A funeral service will be held at Oakey’s South Chapel 2 p.m.
Wednesday, February 17, 2016 with Pastor Tony Emmons and Pastor John Sharp
officiating. Interment will follow in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2016, Vinton, Roanoke Co., VA, Obituary
http://www.oakeys.com/?pagetype=obitlink&obit_id=1798612
We celebrate the home going of Willis Jennelle Davis Bare of
Vinton, VA, on Sunday, May 15, 2016. Her family had the joy and honor of caring
for her in her final days. She was surrounded by those she loved.
Affectionately known as “Mama Bare” to many, Willis worked with
daycare for many years. She was also Front-End Supervisor at Kroger in Vinton
before declining health forced her retirement. She loved people and in return
was well loved.
Willis was preceded in death by her parents, Lyle and Cletes Davis,
“Granny Baw;” a son, Lionel Dwight Bare; her husband, Ren (R.C.) Bare; and sisters, Nila Gragg and Patsy Phelps.
Willis is survived by her children, Terressa Woodie (David), Rocky
Bare (Doris), Lisa Bare (Joyce), Ray Bare (Tonja), Shannon Bare, Angela Blankenship (Michael), Garren
Bare, Sabrina Bondurant (Scott) and Kim Shrewsberry, who are “daughters of the
heart;” and loving “Mammie” to Ray Bare (Emily), Brandy Foster (Brad), Ren Bare
(Samantha), Anna White, Jeremy Woodie (Sheena), Patrick Ford, Megan Ford, Paden
Bare, Wyatt Bare (Desiree), Hunter Shrewsberry, Colton Bondurant, Brent Blankenship and Spencer Blankenship;
as well as great-grandchildren, Lindsey Bare, Kendra Foster, Abigail Bare,
Alyssa Bare, Jason Dammann, Colton White, and one more on the way; and
siblings, Kay Davis, Jerry Davis (Terri), Gary Davis (Barbara), Lila Fritts
(George), Barbara Garvin (George), and Terry Lodge.
Willis loved her fur-baby, “Abbie Grace” and her numerous
fur-grandbabies.
The family will receive friends from 5 to 6 p.m. on Tuesday, May
17, 2016, at Oakey’s Vinton Chapel with a Memorial Service immediately
following the visitation. Pastor Andy Rice, Pastor Bobby Harris and Pastor
Jason Gault will officiate.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2016, Vinton, Roanoke Co., VA, Obituary
http://www.lotzfuneralhomevinton.com/obituaries/Kevin-C-Blankenship-4292645433/#!/Obituary
Kevin Curtis Blankenship, 50, passed away
Tuesday, August 23, 2016.
He loved his children and grandchildren
with all his heart and his passions included hunting, fishing and spending time
with his family.
He was predeceased by his grandfather, Charles E.
Blankenship, Sr; grandmother, Goldie G. Blankenship, grandmother, Virginia Dalton and his best friend
and father-in-law, Allen C. Bell.
Surviving family includes his wife
of 30 years, Cynthia Blankenship; daughters and sons-in-law, Jessica and Randy Akers,
and Samantha and Barry
McDaniel; grandchildren, Aqua, Isley, Madden, Briana, Michael, Nicklos, Nathan
and Noah; parents, Charles E., Jr. and Neva K. Blankenship; brother,
Chris
Blankenship; grandfather, Curtis Dalton; mother-in-law, Patricia Bell; niece, Kalie
and nephew, Colen, and other family that
Kevin worked with, Warner Bell, Jim
Stover and Harry Stover. Kevin had many friends and other family members that
loved him.
A gathering to Celebrate His Life will
take place from 4:00 PM until 6:00 PM on Thursday, August 25, 2016 at the Lotz
Funeral Home Vinton Chapel.
+2016, Vinton, Roanoke Co., VA, Obituary
http://www.oakeys.com/?pagetype=obitlink&obit_id=1872994
Curtis Edison Dalton, 97, formerly of Pittsylvania County, passed
away on Thursday, November 3, 2016 at his home.
He was the son of the late Rosswell Edison and Sallie Kate Dalton.
He was a devoted husband, a loving father and an adored grandfather
and brother. Curtis was loved by many
and shared his passion for life and his sense of humor with all who knew
him. Curtis was a WWII veteran. He owned
and operated Edgewood Barbershop in Salem, Virginia for many years.
Curtis was preceded in death by his devoted wife of 65 years,
Virginia Kathleen Simpkins Dalton. He is
also preceded in death by his sisters Neyra Worley and Rebecca Keen; his
brothers Acie, Clay, Paul and Bernard Dalton and grandson Kevin
Blankenship.
Surviving to cherish his memory are his three daughters: Jackie and husband Tommy Hogan; Neva Blankenship; and Augustine and husband Jim Smith. He is also survived by five grandchildren: Duane Hogan, Marnie
Meekins, Chris Blankenship, Hunter Smith and Ross Smith; eight great grandchildren: Jessica Blankenship, Samantha Blankenship,
Kayli Blankenship, Morgan Meekins, Marin Meekins, Isabella
Smith, Caroline Smith and Colin
Blankenship and five
great-great grandchildren. He is also survived by his beloved brother Edgar
Dalton.
Funeral service will be at Oakey’s Funeral Home in Vinton on
November 5th at 10:00 a.m. with Rev. Jerry Simpkins officiating. Interment is
to follow at Mountain View Cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Neva K.
Blankenship – b.05Nov1946 – Roanoke, VA: https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:KYQZ-94C
Relatives -
Charles E. Blankenship Jr, Jessica R. Blankenship, Jr Charles E. Blankenship.
Rockingham
+2016, Port Republic, Rockingham Co., VA, Obituary
Published in The News Leader from Sept. 16 to
Sept. 19, 2016
Walter Vest Eggleston, Jr., 59, husband of Paula (Grim) Eggleston,
of 13711 S. Eastside Highway, Port Republic, died Wednesday, September 14,
2016, at his residence. He was born July 11, 1957, in Rockbridge County, a son
of the late Walter V. , Sr., and Elva May (Fitzgerald) Eggleston.
Mr. Eggleston was a crane operator for Kanwaha Stone, Fairfield
Bridge, and May Brothers. Those who knew him realized what a kind and giving
man he was. A very loving husband and family man.
He was preceded in death by a sister, Susan J. Groah.
In addition to his wife, family members include a daughter, Amanda
K. Garcia of Raphine; a son, Walter V. Eggleston, III of Roanoke; two
step-sons, Chris Knight and Brad Knight (Brittany), all of Grottoes; three sisters and two brothers-in-law, Helen Carter of Greenville, Barbara and
Richard Sullivan of Staunton, and Elva and Ted Blankenship of Kentucky; three grandchildren; six step grandchildren;
numerous nieces and nephews; and two special constant companions, Smokey and
Copper.
A memorial service will be conducted at 4 p.m. Sunday, September
18, 2016, in the Henry Funeral Home Chapel by the Rev. Jimmy Kite.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Russell
+2016, Corn Valley, Russell Co., VA, Obituary
June Estelle Garrett Price, age 85, passed away Sunday, April 17,
2016, in the Russell County Medical Center, [Lebanon, Russell Co., VA]. June was born July 2, 1930, a daughter
of the late Ross and Mary Alice Holmes Garrett and the wife of the late
Glenford H. (Matt) Price.
She was a retired home bound teacher for the Russell County School
Board. She was a member of the Lebanon Church of Christ.
In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death
by her sisters, Burita Garrett and Ruth Trivett; and one brother, Clifford
Garrett.
Survivors include two daughters,
Vivian Blankenship and husband,
Robert, of Glade Spring, VA; and Revonda Meade
and husband, Jackie, of Corn Valley, VA; one son, Donald C. Price and wife,
Catherine, of Lebanon, VA; six grandchildren, Kevin, Sara, Rachel, Laura,
Jessica and Morgan; six great-grandchildren, Anthony, Isaiah, Zachary, Isaac,
McKenzie and Elijah; two sisters, Reola Rhea of Columbia, S.C.; and Bonnie
Francisco and husband, Giles, of Lebanon, VA; one brother, Clyde Garrett and
wife, Linda, of Corn Valley, VA; special friend, Patty Gray of Castlewood, VA;
also several nieces and nephews.
The funeral service will be conducted 7 p.m. Tuesday, April 19,
2016, in the Combs Funeral Service Chapel with Keith Hovis, Ron Eppling and the
Rev. Robert Blankenship officiating.
Entombment will be conducted 11 a.m. Wednesday, April 20, 2016, in Ketron
Memorial Gardens Mausoleum in Lebanon. Family and friends will serve as
pallbearers. The men of Lebanon Church of Christ will serve as honorary
pallbearers.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2016, Lebanon, Russell Co., VA, Obituary
Bristol Herald Courier (VA) - March 13, 2016
Mrs. Mae Oma Coleman Shortridge, age 81, of the Ridgewood section
of Lebanon, Virginia, passed away Friday, March 11, 2016, in an Abingdon, [Washington
Co.,] Virginia hospital.
Born June 7, 1934, in Drill, Virginia, she was a daughter of the late Romilous and
Gustie Arms Coleman of Leemaster, Virginia.
She had lived most of her life in Buchanan County, Virginia, prior
to moving to Lebanon, Virginia in 1990. A faithful Christian for over
fifty-four years, she was a member of East Lebanon Freewill Baptist Church and
had previously attended Swords Creek Block Church and was a charter member of
Rowe Free Pentecostal Holiness Church. She truly loved the Lord and enjoyed
studying God's word and was a devoted prayer warrior for all who knew her. She
was a model of the Virtuous Woman described in Proverbs 31.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her loving
husband, Carter Shortridge in 1999, whom she cared for until his death; four
brothers, Sherman Coleman, Howard Coleman, Herman Coleman, and Alva Coleman;
four sisters, Annie Coleman, Gladys Blankenship, Sadie Peters, and Beatrice Owens; and
step granddaughter, Johnia Tiller Berry.
Survivors include four daughters, Anna Street and husband, Delmar
of Rowe, Judy Presley and husband, Delmer of Honaker, Donna Tiller and husband,
John, and Cynthia Boyd and husband, Joe, all of Lebanon; three sons, Jerry
Shortridge and wife, Dianne of Lebanon, Chester Shortridge and wife, Bonnie of
Belfast, and Larry Shortridge and wife, Jennie of Rowe; special sister, Lucy
Looney of Abingdon; 14 grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren, three great great
grandchildren, one expected great grandchild, several nieces, nephews, and
cousins, and a host of friends and church family.
Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Tuesday, March 15,
2016, in the Honaker Funeral Home Chapel, in Honaker, Virginia, with the Rev.
Larry Robinson and the Rev. John Tiller officiating. Interment will follow at
Ketron Memorial Gardens in Lebanon, Virginia. Pallbearers will be Larry Shortridge,
Chester Shortridge, Jerry Shortridge, John Tiller, Joe Boyd, Delmer Presley,
Jacob Shortridge, Matthew Shortridge, Gabriel Boyd, and Tristan Boyd. Honorary
pallbearers will be the Men of East Lebanon Freewill Baptist Church, Dr. Ernest
Henry, Ronnie Kennedy, Landon Mullins, Devin Mullins, and Brannon Mullins.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Salem
City
+2016, Salem City, VA, Obituary
The Roanoke Times, (VA) - March 17, 2016
Mida Colleen Robertson Dooley, 82, of Salem, went home to be with
her Lord on Tuesday, March 15, 2016. She was born in Pulaski, a daughter of the
late Frank E. and Eliza Jane Robertson and had been an area resident all of her
life.
A loving wife, mother and grandmother, she enjoyed fishing, was an
avid New York Yankees fan, and most of all enjoyed doting on her grandchildren.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her loving
husband, Marshall Dooley, Jr.; a daughter, Patty Craft; her son, Anthony
Dooley, Sr.; two grandsons; two brothers; and three sisters.
She is survived by two daughters,
Trudy Blankenship and her husband, Paul, and Donna Parks and her husband, Matthew.
She is also survived by a brother, Jake Robertson and wife, Edna; a sister,
Annie Mae Horton; 12 grandchildren, Melissa, Angel, Jennifer, Sarah, Jim P.,
Jim B., Tina, Marshall, Sandy, Sissy, Buddy and Joe, 25 great-grandchildren and
nine great-great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, March 18, 2016, at
the Chapel of John M. Oaky & Son Funeral Home, Salem. Interment will follow
at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2016, Salem City, VA, Obituary
The Roanoke Times, (VA) - April 4, 2016
Betty Brown Turner, 82, of Salem, became free and whole once again
on Friday, April 1, 2016. She was born to John Lewis and Lessie Burris Brown on
November 13, 1933, in Roanoke.
Mom was a strong woman of faith. Reading her bible was a joy. She
was a member of various Wesleyan churches and most recently Evangelical United
Methodist Church. She loved to laugh!! She loved music. She never took a music
lesson, but could play many instruments. She had the most glorious alto voice.
She could build anything, thanks to her father. She loved to work in her flower
gardens. Her talents were many and wasn't afraid of a little sweat nor dirt.
She is preceded in death by her parents, brothers, Alvin, Arnold,
and Vernon Brown, sister, Lois B. Moses.
Survivors include her three children, Richard (Diane) Turner,
Sandra (Wayne) Adkins, and Kevin (Lisa) Turner; three grandsons, Bryan
(Melanie) Monroe, Benjamin Turner and Joshua Turner; one great-grandson, Trace
Monroe; and her furry grandsons, Gunnie and Bullet. Also surviving are two sisters, Mary (Buddy) Wells and Dorothy Blankenship; sisters-in-law, Mary Lon Adams and Lottie
Turner; many nieces; and nephews; former daughter-in-law, Vickie Webb. Also
left to mourn her are her many friends and neighbors too many to list.
Funeral Services will be conducted 2 p.m. Wednesday, April 6, 2016
at Lotz Funeral Home Chapel, Salem. Burial will follow in Sherwood Memorial
Park.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2016, Salem City, VA, Obituary
Roy L. Blankenship,
62 [1954], of
Salem, went to be with the Lord, Sunday, May 1, 2016.
Roy was preceded in death by his parents Otha
"Jack" and Elizabeth Blankenship.
Roy is survived by and loved by his wife Diana; sons, Travis and Troy; brother, Otha "Rocky" and wife Linda; sisters, Barbara and Nancy; aunt Mildred
Thomas; stepchildren; grandchildren; great-grandchild; many nieces and nephews.
A service will be held Friday, May 6, 2016 at 7 p.m. at Simpson
Funeral Home Chapel.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2016, Salem City, VA, Obituary
The Roanoke Times, (VA) - August 21, 2016
Ulysses Lee "Buck" Quessenberry, 86, of Glen Lyn and
Salem, departed this life Saturday morning, August 20, 2016, in the care of the
Veterans Administration Medical Center in Salem. Born October 9, 1929 at
Coaldale, WV, he was a son of the late Joseph Edward and Laura Rogers
Quesenberry.
Buck was a veteran of the United States Army, Korean War, a
carpenter by trade, and a member of the VFW and DAV.
He was preceded in death by his parents; a grandson, Chadric
Robertson; his brothers, Joseph Jr. Quesenberry, Tommy Quesenberry, Stanley
Quesenberry, Michael Quesenberry; his sister and brother-in-law, Clara and
William Caldwell.
He leaves to cherish his memory his beloved wife of 61 years, Mildred
Blankenship Quesenberry; his
son and daughter-in-law, Thomas and Mary Jane Quesenberry of Pembroke; his
daughters and son-in-law, Sherry and Kevin Medley of New Castle, and Terry
Robertson of Virginia Beach; his sisters, Ellen Hartman of Willis, and Carol
Thorn of Salem; his seven grandchildren, his five great-grandchildren and his
great-great-grandson.
Funeral services will be conducted 2 p.m. Monday, August 22, 2016,
in the Kendall Funeral Home, 605 Snidow St., Pembroke, with burial following in
Westview Cemetery in Blacksburg. Graveside military honors will be presented by
local American Legion and VFW Posts.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Shenandoah
+2016, Mount Jackson, Shenandoah Co., VA, Obituary
Published in Northern Virginia Daily on Sept.
27, 2016
Betty Rita "Gram" Kelly, 84, of Mount Jackson, passed away Sunday, September 25, 2016 at
her home, surrounded by her family. Mrs. Kelly was born September 21, 1932 in
Essex, MD, daughter of the late George Washington Blankenship and Margaret Christine Mehring Blankenship.
She retired from Massanutten Military Academy and was a volunteer
at the Edinburg Senior Center.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Paul Foster Kelly, three
sisters and two brothers.
"Gram" is survived by two daughters, Jean Ellis- and
husband Cameron Copp of Woodstock and Ann Hiner and husband James III of Mt.
Jackson; one sister, Shirley Josephine Southerly of Essex, MD; five
grandchildren, Stephen Paul Ellis of Woodstock, Brian Lee Douglass and wife
Melissa of Chesterfield, James Hiner IV and wife Katie of Alexandria, Nena
Cloer and husband Thad of Clemson, SC, and Chad Copp and wife Laura of Raleigh,
NC; seven great grandchildren, Brian Lee Douglass Jr., Colby Douglass, Thomas
James Hiner, Gabrielle Cloer, Alexandra Cloer, Christian Cloer and Anden Copp;
and her loving dog, Dash.
A private graveside service will be held in Grace United Church of
Christ Cemetery in Mt. Jackson. Pastor Joe Fleming will officiate,
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2016, Woodstock, Shenandoah Co., VA, Obituary
Published in Northern Virginia Daily on July
21, 2016
On July 13, 2016 Nancy C. Talley of Woodstock, VA went home to her
Lord Jesus and her heavenly family. Nancy Carroll St. John was born November
24, 1935 in Cullen, VA to Myrtle and Robert St. John.
She graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School in 1954 in
Richmond. Nancy retired from the Federal Government after 30 years of service
in 1989. She was always faithful to her church serving the Lord in many ways:
youth choir leader, Sunday school teacher, vacation Bible school teacher, Bible
study leader, widows group, and her love of the prison ministry. She was an
armature pro photographer, loved quilting, cooking and reading.
She is survived by her daughters, Bobbi Walker-Foley and her
husband Chris and Robbin King; sons,
Ronald Blankenship and his wife Bonnie, Jeffrey Talley and
wife Linda, Gary Talley and his wife Terri, Greg Talley and wife Donna, David
Talley, and Steve Talley; and numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren.
A Celebration of Life for Nancy will be held at Shenandoah
Community Fellowship at 10 a.m. on Saturday, July 23, 2016 with Pastor Banks
Swanson officiating. Graveside services were private.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Smyth
+2016, Marion, Smyth
Co., VA, Obituary
Nancy Jane McCoy, age 72 [1944], died Monday, July 11, 2016, at Vaca
Valley Hospital, Vacaville, [Solano
Co.,] Calif. Nancy was a
loving wife, mother, sister and friend.
She worked for Tultex Corporation for 12 years. She was retired
from the Smyth County Regional Jail after many years of service.
She was preceded in death by her husband Howard "Pete"
McCoy; parents, Oliver and Callie Craft; sister,
Shelby Blankenship; and brother, Jimmy Craft.
Nancy is survived by her daughter, Susan Stamper and fiance, Fred
Blevins; son, Greg McCoy and lifelong partner, Tonda Perkins; sisters, Connie
Roland and husband, Joe, and Kathy Lowe and husband, Earl; special
sister-in-law, Magdalene Craft, all of Chilhowie, VA; six grandchildren,
Michael, Tommy, Laura, Jami, Katie and J. L.; five great-grandchildren, Liam,
Wesley, Shawn, Christopher, and Baby Mikey; special friends, Boyd Cregger and
Wanda Widener; and several nieces and nephews.
Graveside services will be held Monday, July 18, 2016, 11 a.m. at
Macedonia Baptist Church Cemetery with the Reverend Robert Blevins officiating.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2016, Marion, Smyth
Co., VA, Obituary
The Bland County Messenger, (Marion, VA) - October 19, 2016
Zorada Katherine Moore, 92, passed away on Friday, October 14,
2016, at Wythe County Community Hospital, [Wytheville, Wythe Co., VA]. She was born on May 23, 1924, to the
late Harry Carter Moore, Sr. and Bessie Calhoun Moore.
In addition to her parents, she was proceeded in death by her
daughter, Katherine Schaefer; sister, Della Mae Grubb; brothers, Harry T.
Moore, Jr., Raymond Moore, and Frank Moore; and brother-in-law, Cecil Grubb,
Sr.
Zorada is survived by her children,
David Cregger of Marion, VA, Geraldine (Dump) Hendrick of Bluefield, WV, Kendra
Roberts and husband, Joe of Tallahassee, FL, Karla Jerills and husband, Erwin
of Newport News, VA, Bartt
Blankenship, and Brett Blankenship, both of FL; nine grandchildren, 13 great-
grandchildren, one great-granddaughter on the way; special niece, Melissa Gross
of Marion, VA; and special nephew, James Grubb of Marion, VA
Graveside services will be held Wednesday, October 19, 2016, 12
p.m. at Rose Lawn Cemetery in Atkins, VA with the Reverend Mike Sage officiating.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2016, Sugar Grove, Smyth Co., VA, Obituary
http://www.tributes.com/obituary/show/Evelyn-Annette-Blankenship-103757995
Evelyn Annette Blankenship, August 9, 1939 - July 9, 2016, Sugar Grove, Virginia.
Funeral services will be held on Wednesday July 13 2016 1PM at the
Virginia Funeral Home Chapel Grundy, Virginia, with Ricky Stacy officiating,
with burial to follow in the Mountain Valley Memorial Park at Big Rock
Virginia.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2016, Sugar Grove, Smyth Co., VA, Obituary
Evelyn Annette Blankenship, Age 76 of Sugar
Grove, Virginia passed away Saturday, July 9, 2016 at Johnston Memorial
Hospital, Abingdon, [Washington Co.,] Virginia. Born
August 9, 1939 in Buchanan County, she was the daughter of the late Tom and
Leona Stacy.
She was a homemaker and a member of the
Blackey Baptist Church,
In
addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Paul Junior Blankenship, four sisters,
Edith Davis, Etta Faye Blankenship, Ruby Coleman and Ruthie Scalf, five brothers,
Clyde, Alonzo, Carl, Harold and Tommy Stacy, Jr. She was the last surviving
member of her immediate family.
Survivors Include four Sons; Steve Blankenship and wife Phyllis
of Hurley, Virginia, Truitt Blankenship and wife Debbie of Hurley, Virginia, Eddie Paul
Blankenship of Chilhowie, Virginia, Chris Blankenship and wife Amanda of Stanton, Virginia.
Nine Grandchildren and Ten Great Grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held on
Wednesday, July 13, 2016 1PM at the Virginia Funeral Home Chapel,
Grundy,Virginia with Ricky Stacy officiating with burial to follow in the
Mountain Valley Memorial Park at Big Rock, Virginia. Serving as Pallbearers
will be Jake Blankenship, Stephen Christian, Josh Hopkins, Jeffery
Blankenship, Jason Blankenship, Logan Hopkins, David Chafin, Chris Chafin and
Brothers in the church.
SSDI: Blankenship,
Paul, 48, 11May1938 - ??Sep1986, Grundy, Buchanan, VA, VA-225-52-3525
Tazewell
+2016, Bluefield, Tazewell
Co., VA, Obituary
Bluefield Daily Telegraph (WV) - November 4, 2016
Mollie C. Gardner, 77 of Bluefield, VA and formerly of Logan, WV,
went to be with her Lord, Thursday, November 3, 2016 at Carilion New River
Valley Hospital, [Christiansburg, Montgomery
Co., VA]. She was
born on December 15, 1938 in Logan, WV and was the daughter of the late Frank
and Nila Curry of Logan, WV.
A loving wife, mother, grandmother and friend, she will be
remembered forever for always putting others needs above her own. She was a
longtime active member of East River Church in Bluefield, VA
She was preceded in death by her beloved husband: Billy F Gardner; son: David W Gardner and 8 brothers; 2
sisters.
She is survived by her loving daughter:
Stephanie and husband,
Alfred Blankenship , Jr and their children, Alfred III, Kasandra and husband, Trampus McDaniel; loving son:
Phillip Gardner of the home and his children: Joey Danieley and wife, Kayla,
Jennifer Stasheen and husband, Chad; grandchildren: Kathy Gardner Cook, Davy
Gardner and companion, Jessie, Megan Conrad and husband, Jeremy; 7
Great-grandchildren. She also leaves to cherish her memory, her brother, Roger
Curry and wife, Janie; sisters-in-law: Vaughn Jeffers and husband, Doc and
Betty Curry. She will be missed by special
friend and neighbor: Mary
Ann Blankenship and a host of
nieces, nephews and church family from East River Church (Assembly of God),
Bluefield, VA
A service to celebrate Mollie's life will be held Sunday, November
6, 2016 at 2:00 P.M. at East River Church with Pastor Tim Boyd officiating.
Burial will follow at Maple Hill Cemetery. Joey Danieley, Derrell Blanton,
Quinlan Tumblin, Mike Porter, Jr., Billy Jeffers, Stevie Jeffers, Terry White
and Lonnie White will serve as pallbearers.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2016, Cedar Bluff, Tazewell Co., VA, Obituary
Bluefield Daily Telegraph (WV) - February 3, 2016
Elizabeth Nipper, age 89, of Cedar Bluff, Virginia, passed away
Sunday, January 31, 2016, at the Commonwealth Assisted Living following a
lengthy illness. She was born in Tazewell County, Virginia and was the daughter
of the late Andy and Flora Sumpter Nipper.
Elizabeth was a graduate of Richlands High School Class of 1942.
She went on to graduate from Radford College in 1946, received a Master's
Degree in Education from UVA and Doctorate in Library Science from Madison
College and Appalachian State University. She served as a teacher and librarian
at Richlands High School for 37 years before retiring. She was a former member
of the Steelsburg United Methodist Church and was a former member of the St.
Luke's United Methodist Church in Bristol, Virginia. She was former member of
Delta Kappa Gamma Society, the Ft. Maiden Spring Chapter, NSDAR, and of the
Steelsburg Homemakers Club. Elizabeth was a lifelong resident of the area and
will truly be missed by all who knew and loved her.
Survivors are: Special cousins:
Ruth B. Short and husband, Arnold of Raven, VA, Glenn Blankenship and wife, Mae of Abingdon, VA, Janice Humphrey of Roanoke, VA
Special friends, Velda and Sid Fannon of Pennington Gap, VA
Funeral services for Elizabeth Nipper will be conducted at 2:00 pm
on Thursday, February 4, 2016 at the Hurst-Scott Funeral Chapel in Richlands,
VA with the Rev. Paul Griffith officiating. Interment to follow at the
Maplewood Cemetery in Tazewell, Virginia.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2016, Cedar Bluff, Tazewell Co., VA, Obituary
http://www.hurstscottfuneralhomes.com/obituaries/James-Blankenship-6/#!/Obituary
James Andrew Blankenship, Sr., age 82 of
Cedar Bluff, Virginia passed away on Thursday, June 23, 2016 at Bristol,
[Sullivan Co.,] Tennessee hospital following a lengthy illness. He was born in
Russell County, Virginia and was the son of the late Granville “Bus”
and Effie Whited Blankenship.
James was a 1951 graduate of Honaker High
School and retired coal miner from Pittston Coal Company. He was the president
of the UMWA Local #7327 of Jewell Ridge, Virginia. He attended the Apostolic Church
of Jesus Christ and was a lifetime resident of the Tazewell and Russell County
areas. He was the last surviving member of his immediate family.
In addition to his parents he goes on to
join his best friends Bob Lester, Dallas Addington and Dick Robins.
Those who remain to carry on his spirit
are: His loving wife of 60 years, Betty Ann Lockhart Blankenship of Cedar Bluff, VA
Daughter, Theresa Ann Toney and husband Ron of Cedar Bluff, VA Sons: James Andrew (Jimmy) Blankenship of Lebanon, VA, Jeffrey David
Blankenship of Cedar Bluff, VA Grandchildren: Elizabeth Honaker and husband
Brandon; Chance Blankenship and wife, Cassie; Katye Blankenship; Jeremy Blankenship and wife Amber; Crystal
Blankenship; Nathan Blankenship; and Victoria Blankenship. Great
Grandchildren: Loralei Blankenship, Effie Blankenship, Maggie Blankenship, Aurora Blankenship, Brody Honaker, Caden Blankenship, Tanner Blankenship and Makenzie
Blankenship. Several nieces, nephews, cousins and host of friends also survive.
The Funeral service will be conducted at
2:00 pm on Sunday, June 26, 2016 at the Hurst-Scott Funeral Home in Richlands,
Virginia with the Rev. Frank Lester, Rev. Carl Howell and Rev. Jim Adkins
officiating. Interment will follow at the Greenhills Memory Gardens in Claypool
Hill, Virginia. Pallbearers will be Nathan Blankenship, Chance Blankenship, Brandon
Honaker, Jimmy Lockhart, Randy Smith, Andy Paul Adkins, Shannon Adkins and
Bobby Meadows. Honorary pallbearers will be J.C. Owens, Alan Cooper,
Jimmy Compton, Jeremy Blankenship, Bobby Lester, Lloyd Lester, Bob Adkins, Perry Woosley, Dean Crigger, Ed
Messick, Ron Toney, Junior Shreve, Jerry Lester and Wayne Lester.
+2016, Cedar Bluff, Tazewell Co., VA, Obituary
http://www.tributes.com/obituary/show/Herley-Edward-Blankenship-103873582
Herley Edward Blankenship of Cedar Bluff, Virginia, was born on October 5, 1937 and passed
away on Saturday, August 20, 2016.
He was married to Betty.
A funeral service will be conducted 7 PM Tuesday August 23 2016 in
the Singleton Funeral Service Chapel Cedar Bluff Virginia with Pastor Annette
Warren officiating.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2016, Cedar Bluff, Tazewell Co., VA, Obituary
http://obituaries.bdtonline.com/story/Herley-Blankenship-821396151
Published in Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Herley Edward Blankenship, age 78 of Cedar
Bluff, Virginia passed away Saturday, August 20, 2016. Born October 5, 1937 in
Tazewell County, he was a son of the late Willie Earl Blankenship and Edith Irene Settle Blankenship.
He was a member of the Cedar Bluff United
Methodist Church. Herley was an avid supporter of the Richlands High School
Sports Program where he made shadow boxes for the seniors. He was a member of
the Tazewell County Sportsman's Club. Herley thoroughly enjoyed coaching little
league baseball and was founder of the Local Bee Keepers Club in Richlands.
In addition to his parents, he was
preceded in death by one daughter, Mary Ann Blankenship Keene; one sister,
Dottie Bennington; one
brother-in-law, Kenny Lane McGlothlin.
Survivors include his wife, Betty Lou
McGlothlin Blankenship; two daughters, Sherri Blankenship, Honaker, Virginia
and Nita Dawn Hess and husband, Bill, Richlands, Virginia; one son, Thomas Earl
Blankenship and wife, Michele, Richlands, Virginia; son-in-law, Randy Keene and
wife Renae; brother-in-law, T. J. McGlothlin and wife Judy; sister-in-law, Tina
McGlothlin; grandchildren, Joshua Lee Keene and wife, Amy, Austin Tyrel
Hess and wife, Patsy, Jeremy Andrew Keene and wife, Jessica, Erik Lee Hess and
wife, Jessica, and Grace Noel Blankenship; great-grandchildren, Emilee Keen and Brylee Hess; several nieces and
nephews also survive.
A funeral service will be conducted 7 PM
Tuesday, August 23, 2016 in the Singleton Funeral Service Chapel, Cedar Bluff,
Virginia with Pastor Annette Warren officiating.
+2016, Cedar Bluff, Tazewell Co., VA, Death
Vester Cecil Blankenship, Jr. of Cedar Bluff, Virginia, January 14, 1965 - November 29, 2016
He was married to Arlena.
The family will receive friends from 6:00 � 9:00 P.M. Friday December 2 2016 at the
Singleton Funeral Service in Cedar Bluff Virginia. Burial will be private at
Greenhills Memory Gardens Cemetery at Claypool Hill Virginia.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2016, Cedar Bluff, Tazewell Co., VA, Obituary
http://www.singletonfuneral.com/obit.aspx?id=616
Vester (Junior) Cecil Blankenship, Jr. age 51, of Cedar
Bluff, Virginia, passed away at his home Tuesday, November 29, 2016. He was
born January 14, 1965 in Richlands, Virginia.
He was preceded in death by his parents,
Vester
Cecil and Dollie (Bonnie) White Blankenship; infant twin brother and sister, Johnny and Donna
Blankenship.
Survivors include his wife, Arlena Jean Burks
Blankenship; two daughters, Mandi Hammond and husband Josh, Brandi Slate and
husband Chad; one son, Travis Blankenship; seven grandchildren, Emma
Grace Slate, Evan Slate, Aysia Hammond, Easton Blankenship, Aybrum Hammond,
Eden Slate, and KarLee Blankenship; four sisters, Lisa Shortridge, Teresa Underwood, Tina Blankenship, and Chris Blankenship; one brother,
Beve
Blankenship; several nieces and nephews also survive.
The family will receive friends from 6:00
– 9:00 P.M. Friday, December 2, 2016 at the Singleton Funeral Service in Cedar
Bluff, Virginia. Burial will be private at Greenhills Memory Gardens Cemetery
at Claypool Hill, Virginia.
2016, North Tazewell, Tazewell Co., VA, Obituary
Bluefield Daily Telegraph (WV) - December 12, 2016
Thomas Fuller, Jr. age 72 of the Baptist Valley community in North
Tazewell, VA died Saturday, December 10, 2016 at Bristol Regional Medical
Center in Bristol, [Sullivan
Co.,] TN. Born March 30,
1944 at Slate Creek, VA, he was a son of the late Montague "Red"
Mullins and Rebecca Keene Mullins.
He attended Tip Top Church of God and retired as a lineman for
Nickels Construction.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two
sisters, Ona Ratliff and Susie Keene; two brothers, Lum Mullins and John David
Mullins; half-brother, Lee Keene.
He is survived by his wife, Peggy Fuller; sons, Michael Thomas
Fuller and Doug Fuller; daughters,
Lisa Ann Fuller and Crystal
Blankenship and husband, Jimmy;
stepson, Jerry Gallogly and wife, Angie; sisters,
Peggy Brown and Brenda
Blankenship; five grandchildren;
four great grandchildren, and one step grandchild.
Funeral services will be conducted at 2 PM, Tuesday, December 13,
2016 at Peery & St. Clair Funeral Home in Tazewell, VA, with the Reverend
Joseph Blackwell officiating. Burial will follow at Grandview Memory Gardens in
Bluefield, VA Pallbearers are Doug
Fuller, Logan Blankenship, Hunter Blankenship,
Jerry Galloghy, Mike Fuller, and Jimmy Blankenship.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2016, Richlands, Tazewell Co., VA, Obituary
https://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=184629671
James Roger Blankenship, 67 years of age
of Richlands, VA, passed away Monday, April 4, 2016. Born April 26, 1948 in
Clifton Fork, VA, he was the son of the late Ezra Linkous and Vuina Oakley Horn
Blankenship.
James was a Veteran of the United States
Army, having served during the Vietnam Conflict, was an avid outdoors man who
enjoyed fishing, hunting and camping. A loving father, brother and uncle.
Survivors include his sons Rodney Blankenship and wife Faith
of Raven, VA, Ricky Blankenship and wife Jeri of Lebanon, VA; sisters Ollie Lester of
Richlands, VA, Mary Osborne of Raven, VA, Alice Keene of Oakwood, VA, Myrtle Sisk of
Contrary, VA, Trula Kiser of Doran, VA; brothers Jackie Blankenship of Venus, TX, Carl Blankenship of Richlands,
VA, Andrew
Blankenship of Richlands, VA, Johnny Blankenship of Clifton Fork, VA He is also
survived by his granddaughter Nicole Blankenship and
step-grandchildren SkyAnn Laforce and Gabriel Laforce and several nieces and
nephews.
Memorial Service will be conducted at the
Shortridge-Ramey Funeral Home Chapel of Keen Mountain, VA, Friday, April 8,
2016 at 7:00 p.m. with Reverend Johnny Rex Ward officiating. Military rites
will be conducted at the funeral home by the VFW Post #7360.
+2016, Richlands, Tazewell Co., VA, Obituary
Appalachian_Heritage@yahoogroups.com
Alyce Florene
Blankenship, age 87, of Richlands, Virginia passed
away Monday, May 23, 2016 at Abingdon Health and Rehab in Abingdon, [Washington Co.,] Virginia following a brief illness. She was born in Twin Branch, WV and was the
daughter of the late Cloyd H. and Nina Mae Long Litton.
Ms. Blankenship
was class of 1947 graduate of Richlands High School and attended Bob Jones
University in Greenville, SC. She was a mother and a housewife.
In addition to
her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Ralph Eugene “Bliss” Blankenship; sister, Mary
Virginia Jackson; and brother, Raymond V. Litton.
She is survived
by: Her Daughter, Alice Teresa Keen and husband, Bo of Lebanon, VA; Two Sons:
Stanley Eugene Blankenship and wife, Lisa of Abingdon, VA, Randall Keith
Blankenship and fiancée, Tammy McCall of Burlington,
NC; Sister, Phyllis Vance of Charles Town, WV; Four Grandchildren: Christin
Bowman and husband, Keenan of Richlands, VA, Randall
Keith Blankenship, Jr., Ricky Keen and wife, Brittney of
Abingdon, VA, Laura Blankenship of Abingdon, VA
Funeral services will be conducted at
12:00 pm on Friday, May 27, 2016 at the Hurst-Scott Funeral Home in Richlands,
Virginia with the Rev. Phillip Horton and Rev. Stafford Compton officiating.
Interment will follow at the Greenhills Memory Gardens Cemetery in Claypool
Hill, Virginia. Pallbearers will be relatives and friends.
Posted by: rickynj58(at)yahoo.com
+2016, Richlands, Tazewell
Co., VA, Funeral
http://www.tributes.com/obituary/show/James-Andrew-Blankenship-103700200
James Andrew Blankenship, Sr., September 20, 1933 - June 23, 2016, Richlands, Virginia
James was a 1951 graduate of Honaker High School. He was married to
Betty.
The Funeral service will be conducted at 2:00 pm on Sunday June 26
2016 at the Hurst-Scott funeral Home in Richlands Virginia with the Rev. Frank
Lester Rev. Carl Howell and Rev. Jim Adkins officiating. Interment will follow
at the Greenhills Memory Gardens in Claypool Hill Virginia.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2016, Tazewell, Tazewell Co., VA, Obituary
Bluefield Daily Telegraph (WV) - March 29, 2016
Juanita Fay Blankenship Billips, 72 of Tazewell, VA went to be with her Lord Sunday, March 27,
2016 at her home, surrounded by her loving family. Born February 21, 1944 in Hi
Hat, KY she was a daughter of the late Okley Blankenship
and Lillie Blankenship Damron.
Juanita was a member of the Fincastle Baptist Church in Tazewell, VA
She was a homemaker, personal caregiver to many, and most of all a loving
mother. Her best joy in her life came from loving her children.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Garland Edward Billips;
son, Alfred Allen Billips; sister, Gloria Draper; brothers, William and Dwayne Blankenship.
Survivors include her children, Sharon Pruett and husband, Howard
of Bluefield, VA, Brenda Billips of Tazewell, VA, Kathy Lewis and husband, Joe
of Bluefield, VA, Darla Fountain of Bluefield, VA, Nathan Dale Billips and
wife, Nicole of Whitehall, PA, and Deneena Lugar and husband, Mark of Beaver,
WV; sister, Babe Marla Barrett of Ridgeway, VA; seventeen grandchildren, eleven
great grandchildren and two "on the way".
Funeral services will be conducted at 2 PM Wednesday, March 30,
2016 at Peery & St. Clair Funeral Home in Tazewell, VA with Pastor Rick
Mallory officiating. Burial will follow at Grandview Memory Gardens in
Bluefield, VA Pallbearers are grandsons and a son in law.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Virginia
Beach City
+2016, Virginia Beach City, VA, Obituary
Published in The Virginian Pilot on Feb. 17,
2016
On the morning of Saturday, February 13, 2016, our beloved wife,
mother, sister, grandmother and friend, Betty B. Cressman, 85, slipped into
eternal rest. She was born in Pennsylvania and spent her adult life in the
Tidewater area. Betty served as an active and faithful member of the Sunday
School of First Baptist Church of Norfolk.
Left to cherish Betty's memory are her adoring husband, George
Cressman; devoted children, Georgia
and her husband Daniel, Gary Cressman, Leonard Cressman and his wife Marchell,
Patty Agolini and her husband Jim, Sandie Blankenship
and her husband Bill; sister Pauline and a legion of loving family and dear friends.
A funeral service will be held on Friday, February 19, 2016 at 2:00
pm at Altmeyer Funeral Home, 5792 Greenwich Rd. Virginia Beach, VA Interment
will be at Woodlawn Memorial Gardens immediately following funeral services.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2016, Virginia Beach City,
VA, Obituary
Published in The Virginian Pilot on May 8,
2016
Percy Lee Jones, Jr, 74 passed away peacefully on May 5, 2016, in
his home with his family by his side, after a courages battle with cancer. He
was born in Norfolk on October 26, 1941, the son of the late Percy Lee Jones,
Sr. and Elizabeth Jones.
Lee attended Norview High School where he played defensive end for
the Football Team. After High School, Lee continued his education by traveling
the world as a Merchant Marine. In 1967 Lee met and married Harriet Hastings.
And in 1970 the couple opened 17th Street Surf Shop where they tirelessly
worked to build a business that was to become iconic on the east coast.
Lee was a lifetime member of the East coast Surfing Association and
a passionate promoter. He endlessly gave back to his beloved surfing community
by providing many surfing and skateboarding events to benefit them. Lee was
also a dedicated supporter, volunteer and member of the National Alliance for
the Mentally Ill and spent four years as chairperson for the Walk for Hope.
Additionally, he was a strong supporter of the homeless and anyone in need.
After selling the surf shop in 1989, Lee once again traveled the
world, but this time with his wife, Harriet by his side. They sailed the Bahama
Islands and rode motorcycles across the country (He was a lifetime member of
the Harley Owners Group HOGS).
Lee is survived by his amazing wife, of 49 years, Harriet, two
sons, Brian and his wife Katerina and Michael, his grandson Alexander, a sister
Dorothy Ansell, sister in laws Claire Hunt, Betty Britton and Toni Miller, nieces Kira Blankenship, Jennifer Whebee, Ami Hunt, Theresa Ansell, and Sheila Ansell, a
nephew Teddy Hunt as well as many other extended family members and friends.
A Funeral service will be held at Spring Branch Community Church,
1500 N Great Neck Rd, VA Beach on Wednesday at 1:00 p.m. followed by a
graveside service at Princess Anne Memorial Park.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Washington
+2016, Abingdon, Washington
Co., VA, Obituary
Mr. Glen Roger Blankenship, 81, of Abingdon, VA, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, June
4, 2016. He was born August 11, 1934, in Tazewell County, VA
He was a graduate of Richlands High School and was a United States
Air Force veteran. Glen owned and operated Universal Builders of Wardell, VA, for
over 30 years.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Otto
Blankenship and Nora Nipper Blankenship; sister,
Vivian Rogers; and brother, Harry
Blankenship.
Glen is survived by his loving wife,
Clara Mae Blankenship; step-daughter, Lisa Cordle;
step-grandson, Brett Bales; sisters-in-law, Lela Spencer, and Carolyn Hall;
nephews, Alan Spencer, Mike Spencer, and Eli Spencer; nieces, Kim Spencer,
Cindy Spencer, and Linda; cousins,
the James and Betty Blankenship family, Ruth and Arnold Short, the Jean
Culbertson family, and Eleanor Gustafason; many caring friends and neighbors; a
wonderful church family, the Lebanon United Methodist Church in Meadowview, VA;
and Pastor Paul Griffith and his wife, Cathy.
The funeral service and celebration of life will be Thursday, June
9, 2016, at 2 p.m. at the Main Street Chapel of Farris Funeral Service, with
Pastor Paul Griffith officiating. Burial will be held at Forest Hills Memory
Gardens, where pallbearers will be Mike Spencer, Eli Spencer, Alfredo Lopez,
Jim McCracken, Mike Gianato, John Lamie, Phil Crane, and Jonathan Whiteside.
Military rites will be performed by the Highlands Veterans Honor Guard and the
U.S. Air Force.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2016, Abingdon, Washington
Co., VA, Funeral
http://www.tributes.com/obituary/show/Raymond-Lafayette-Blankenship-103923598
Raymond Lafayette Blankenship of Abingdon, Virginia, was born on July 30, 1943 and passed away
on Wednesday, September 7, 2016.
He was married to Oma Jean Allen Blankenship.
Funeral service will be held at the Blackey Baptist Church in
Hurley, VA, Sunday, September 11, 2016 at 1:00 p.m. with Evangelist Eugene
Whited officiating. Burial will follow in the Charlie Davis Cemetery on Hoover
Camp Road, Hurley, VA
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2016, Abingdon, Washington
Co., VA, Funeral
Raymond Lafayette Blankenship, 73 years of age
of Abingdon, VA, formerly of Hurley, VA, passed away Wednesday, September 7, 2016
in Johnston Memorial Hospital, Abingdon, VA Born July 30, 1943 in Blackey, VA,
he was the son of the late Lafe and Lottie Blankenship.
Raymond was a disabled coal miner,
enjoyed hunting, gardening and he and his wife had fostered over fifty
children. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and
brother.
Survivors include his loving wife
of over forty-nine years Oma Jean Allen Blankenship of Abingdon, VA;
daughters Cindy Marie Baker and husband Mark of Abingdon, VA, Tammy LeAnn Arnett and
husband Eric of Hurley, VA and a special daughter Patricia Rolen of Bristol,
TN; sons Douglas Ray Blankenship and wife Jackie of Kingsport, TN, Aiden Blankenship, Audy Blankenship and Randall
Blankenship all of the home; special son Samuel Adkins of Hurley, VA; brothers
Chet
Blankenship and wife Audrey of Paynesville, WV, and Willie Blankenship and wife Barbara
of Grundy, VA He is also survived by his grandchildren: Tanner Blankenship, Corey Osborne,
Jessi Castle, Anthony Baker, Paeton Baker, Justin Ratliff, Jacob Deel and Aidan
White, Gabriel Blake, Heyden Cumbo, Kayleigh Blake; great-grandchildren Haden
Castle, Abigail Castle and Bella Castle; several nieces, nephews and friends.
Funeral service will be held at the
Blackey Baptist Church in Hurley, VA, Sunday, September 11, 2016 at 1:00 p.m.
with Evangelist Eugene Whited officiating. Burial will follow in the Charlie
Davis Cemetery on Hoover Camp Road, Hurley, VA Active pallbearers will be his
family and friends.
2016, Abingdon, Washington Co., VA, Obituary
Bristol Herald Courier (VA) - October 18, 2016
Jerry Allen Silcox, age 56 [1960], passed away on Saturday, October 15,
2016, at Johnston Memorial Hospital.
Jerry was an avid golfer and a lifetime fan of the Carolina Panthers.
He was the founder and co-owner of Highlands Petroleum of Abingdon, VA
Jerry was preceded in death by his parents, Eddie T. Silcox and
Gaynell Prater Silcox.
Survivors include his wife, Anita Bailey Silcox; two daughters,
Madelyn Silcox and Sophie Silcox; step-son, Adam Blankenship; sister, Sandy Silcox Aven; brother, Jimmy Silcox; two nieces,
Whitney Aven Scyphers and Kristen Silcox Presley; nephew, Eric Silcox; one
special great nephew that brought great joy in his life, Brycen Scyphers; and
life long friend who was always there for him, Jimbo Cordle.
Services for Mr. Silcox will be held privately.
www.frostfuneralhome.com
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2016, Glade
Spring, Washington Co, VA, Obituary
Bristol Herald Courier (VA) - July 7, 2016
James Calvin "Shadow" Perdue, age 70, Glade Spring, VA
passed on Tuesday, July 5, 2016, at his home. Mr. Perdue was born and raised in
West Virginia, lived many years in Buchanan County, VA, and moved to Glade
Spring in 1998.
James was a 1966 graduate of Big Creek High School in War, WV. He
loved, fishing, gardening, friends, and his family. James was a retired coal
miner and a member of U.M.W.A. Local #1374.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Sid Perdue and Alice Yates
Perdue; daughter, Sylvia Perdue; brothers, Robert Perdue, Glenwood Perdue, and
William Perdue; and sister, Joann Boyd.
He is survived by his wife of 49 years, Sylvia LoJean Perdue; son,
Randall Perdue and wife, Wilma of Glade Spring, VA; brother, Perry Perdue and
wife, Claudette of Welch, W.VA; sisters,
Elizabeth Kennedy of Bartley, W.VA, and Florence Blankenship
and husband, Doug of Jupiter, Fla.; grandson, MacKenzie James Perdue and fianc’e,
Alexus O'Neal; two cats, and two dogs.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, July 8, 2016, at
the Main Street Chapel of Farris Funeral Service with Minister Tom Crise
officiating. Interment will follow at 4 p.m. in Green Hills Memory Gardens with
Tony Surber, MacKenzie Perdue, Junior Hayden, Billy Cannon, Jerry Furgeson, and
Malcom Haynes serving as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers will be Harmon
Lester, Dewayne Vest, and his CB buddies.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Doug J. Blankenship – b.14Dec1948 -
Jupiter, FL: https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QJHG-FRNY
Relatives - Douglas J. Blankenship, F. M.
Blankenship
2016, Meadowview, Washington
Co., VA, Obituary
Bristol Herald Courier (VA) - February 24, 2016
Lloyd Douglas Patzke, age 59, of Meadowview, VA, and formerly of
Michigan and California, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, February, 22,
2016. He was born to Frank Albert Patzke and Evelyn Louise Keaner Patzke on
December 14, 1956, in Port Huron, MI.
He was a motorcycle enthusiast, was employed as a butcher at
several grocery stores, and was a member of Damascus Church of Christ.
He is survived by his wife of 17 years, Helen Marie Cadle Patzke;
parents, Frank and Evelyn Patzke of Meadowview, VA; two sons, Tony Williams and
wife, Renee, and Michael Williams all of Abingdon, VA; two daughters, Margie West of Bristol, VA, and Debbie Blankenship and husband,
Terreal of Beckley, WV; sister, Pamela Alexander
and fiancé, Charles Taylor III of Abingdon, VA; two aunts, Donna Johnson of
Placentia, CA, and Addie Rehberg of Port Huron, MI; seven grandchildren, Justin Greer, Bri Blankenship ,
Allison Ferguson, Jacky Greer, Kimberly Ferguson, Marissa Blankenship , and Clayton West; three nieces, Skye
Alexander, Nova Alexander Collins and husband, Will, and Hope Alexander; and
several cousins.
A memorial service will be held at a later date.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Waynesboro
City
2016, Waynesboro City, VA, Obituary
The News Virginian, (Waynesboro, VA) - January 31, 2016
Morris Pace Puckett, 80, of Waynesboro, went to be with the Lord on
Thursday, January 14, 2016.
He married the love of his life, Shirley Hogsett when she was
sixteen. They shared a loving marriage until her death on March 3, 2015. Morris
having Alzheimer's for almost 5 years, still spoke of his sweetheart.
He was a meat cutter in Richmond for many years, before moving to
Waynesboro to get into tires with his brother. Then opening his own tire store
in Charlottesville in 1973.He loved talking to his customers and never knew a
stranger and they never forgot his laugh.
He loved taking trips with his wife, brother Harvey, and sister
Evelyn and their spouses. Once in Florida he rode an Extreme Skyflyer twice at
the age of 70.
He was preceded in death by his wife of 60 years; his parents,
Florence and John Puckett; brothers, Arthur, James, and Gilbert Fitzgerald; one
sister, Rossie Langley; sister-in-law, Shirley Fitzgerald; and brothers-in-law,
Carl Hogsett and Levi Knuckoles.
Survivors include two sisters, Elizabeth Craig and Evelyn Milstead
and her husband, Harry; three daughters, Sharon Johnson, Frances Harris, and
Dawn Anderson and her husband, Jeff; five grandchildren,
Christina Kestner, Valerie
Blankenship, David Harris,
Travis and Timmy Anderson; seven great-grandchildren; and many special close
friends.
There were no services due to his wishes.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Wythe
+2016, Austinville, Wythe Co., VA, Obituary
The Bland County Messenger, (Marion, VA) - January 20, 2016
Fred A. Cline, age 87 [1929], of
Austinville, went to be with the Lord, Friday, January 16, 2016. He was the son
of the late Harrison and Gracey Spratt Cline and was a United States Army
Veteran, and a member of Cross Roads Chapel Church.
Fred was preceded in death by his daughters, Patricia St Clair, and
Linda Cline; sisters, Ruby Burnetta, and Irene Hicks; and brothers, Homer
Cline, James Cline, Nenlis Cline, Harlan Cline, and Burgress Cline.
He is survived by his wife,
Hazel Blankenship Cline of Austinville; daughter and son in law,
Sue and Steve Mullins of Bastain; sons and daughters in laws, Larry and Dorothy
Cline of Austinville, and Tommy and Lucille Cline of Austinville; five
grandchildren 13 great grandchildren, one great great grandchild, and several
other extended family members.
A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, January 20,
2016, at Grubb Funeral Home Chapel conducted by the Reverend Bobby Alley, with
interment to follow in the West End Cemetery, American Legion Post # 9 will
conduct military graveside rites.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2016, Wytheville, Wythe Co., VA, Obituary
Richmond Times-Dispatch (VA) - April 20, 2016
Emelia Ann Hylton Smith Johns, Carrington Place, Wytheville, VA,
passed away peacefully Saturday, April 16, 2016. Born March 23, 1918 in
Princeton, WV, was the daughter of the late Raymond and Ethel MacLeod Hylton.
She graduated from Princeton High School and then graduated from
the University of Virginia with her degree as an RN in 1939.
Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her brothers,
Raymond, Thomas and Carrington Lee Hylton. She was also preceded in death by
her husbands, Philip Smith and James Johns; and a son, Lawrence Smith.
She is survived by her daughters
and their husbands, Annette Falkevitz and Richard of Royersford, PA, Lynn
Anderson and Tom of Richmond, VA, Lauren Grant and Jack of Arden, NC, Denise
Romano and Vince of Bland, VA, and Lisa Blankenship
and Kyle of Union WV; two stepsons, James Johns Jr.
of Staten Island, NY, and Shawn Johns of Huntington, WV. She is also survived
by 14 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren as well as many nieces, nephews
and cousins.
She worked many years in different settings as an RN and taught LPN
classes at the McDowell County Vocational school in the mid-1960s. Mrs. Johns
was very active in many social and civic organizations over the years in Welch
and Bluefield, most notably the UDC of which she has been a member since 1971.
She has served locally and in the state of West Virginia as president, second
vice president and historian. From 1982 to 1984 she served nationally as
Vice-President General. She is now an Honorary President of General.
It was very important to her to preserve old cemeteries and grave
stones for the historical and genealogical information there. She was a member
of the DAR for over 60 years. She was a member of the Col. Andrew Donnelly,
John Chapman and Matthew French Chapters. Mrs. Johns served as Regent of the
Matthew French Chapter. Volunteer work was very important to her.
She logged almost 5,000 hours at Bluefield Sanatorium and Bluefield
Regional Medical Center. She logged 1,000 hours at the Naples Community Hospital
in Naples, Fla., when she spent winters there with her husband Jim. She
volunteered at Red Cross blood mobiles for many years. She loved painting,
reading, travel and spending time with family and friends.
Memorial services will be held at 6:30 p.m. Monday, April 25, 2016,
at St. Mary's Catholic Church, with Father Steve Antes officiating.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com