2017-2017, VA, Compiled by James W. Blankenship jkblank1(at)sbcglobal.net
Amelia
+2017, Amelia, Amelia
Co., VA, Funeral
http://www.tributes.com/obituary/show/Lula-Mae-Farmer-104535667
Lula Mae Blankenship Farmer of Amelia, Virginia, was born on December 17, 1927 and passed away
on Monday, March 6, 2017.
She was married to John. [John Maylon Farmer d.2000]
Graveside services only on Wednesday March 8 2017 at 3:00 p.m. at
Amelia Presbyterian Cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2017, Amelia, Amelia
Co., VA, Obituary
Lula Mae Blankenship Farmer, 89, of Amelia,
passed away at her home on March 6, 2017. She was preceded in death by her
husband, John Maylon Farmer.
Lula was a member of Amelia Baptist
Church and the Crewe chapter of the Eastern Star. She was retired from Philip
Morris.
She leaves behind one son, Paul E. Farmer
and wife, Kathleen, of Amelia; one daughter, Priscilla F. Horton of Richmond;
and one grandson, Paul E. Farmer Jr. (P.J.) and wife, Alicia, of Staunton. She
is also survived by two brothers, James Blankenship and Lewis Blankenship, both of
Tennessee; and two sisters, Nola B. Harkness of Florida and Fanny B. Stone of
Georgia.
Graveside services only on Wednesday,
March 8, 2017, at 3 p.m., at Amelia Presbyterian Cemetery.
+2017, Amelia Courthouse,
Amelia Co., VA, Funeral
http://www.tributes.com/obituary/show/Martha-B.-West-104628204
Martha Blankenship West - June 13, 1936 - March 31, 2017 - Amelia, Virginia
She was married to John Sr.
Funeral services 11AM on Monday April 3 2017 at the Hillsman-Hix
Funeral Home 16409 Court St. in Amelia with burial in the Virginia Veterans
Cemetery. Visiting at the funeral home Sunday 6-8PM.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2017, Amelia Courthouse,
Amelia Co., VA, Funeral
http://www.hillsmanhix.com/notices/Martha-West
Martha B. West, age 80 [13Jun1936], of Amelia, passed from this life on
March 31, 2017.
She is preceded in death by her husband,
John R. West, Sr. sisters, Barbara Sheehan, Marjorie Poore and brother
Troy
Blankenship,
She is survived by her children, John
R. West, Jr. (Kim), Janet Wright (David), brothers, Terry Blankenship, Ray Blankenship, sisters,
Frances Gwaltney, and Lois Yeatts. Her
grandchildren; Michael, Daniel, Matthew, and Maryellen and five great
grandchildren.
Funeral services 11AM on Monday April 3,
2017 at the Hillsman-Hix Funeral Home 16409 Court St. in Amelia with burial in
the Virginia Veterans Cemetery.
Amherst
+2017, Madison Heights, Amherst Co., VA, Obituary
Frances Lee Blankenship, 85, of Madison Heights, passed away peacefully at her home on
November 22, 2017. Born November 20, 1932 in Agricola, she was the daughter of
the late Woodsie Garrett Campbell Stinnett and the late Charles L. Stinnett
She was a member of Sandy Bottom Christian Church.
She was the wife of the
late John William Blankenship for more than 50 years. She was also
preceded in death by her brother, Roy C. "Bugg" Campbell and her
favorite son-in-law, Ray Beard Frances retired from Old Dominion Box Company.
Frances is survived her children,
Charles, Donna, and John Blankenship, all of Madison Heights and Karen Beard and her grandson, Chris Beard, both of Lynchburg.
A memorial service will be held at 3:00 p.m., Saturday, November
25, 2017 at Whitten Monelison Chapel with the Rev. Jim Freeman officiating.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
John Blankenship – b.31Jul1931 - Madison Heights, VA:
https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:2QGM-H7W
Relatives - Charles William Blankenship, John Marshall Blankenship
SSDI; Blankenship, John W., 73, 31Jul1931 -
23Oct2004, Madison Heights, Amherst, VA,
VA-224-48-9631
Bath
+2017, Warm Springs, Bath Co., VA, Obituary
Published in The News Leader from Oct. 19 to
Oct. 22, 2017
Richard Wayne Blankenship, 73, of Warm Springs, passed away at his home, Wednesday, October
18, 2017. He was born January 22, 1944 at Hot Springs Community House, a son of
Thaddeus Earl and Irene Lillian (Vest) Blankenship.
On May 30, 1969 he married
Mary Susan (Pritt) Blankenship.
At age 50, Mr. Blankenship, retired from Dominion Resources after
30 years of service and began farming full time and continued with his band
"The Valley Hay Riders," both of which were his love in life. He was
a member of the Healing Springs Baptist Church and served in the United States
Air Force.
Richard was a charter member of the Bath County Committee for
Emergencies, life member of the NRA, member of the American Legion, Millboro
Masonic Lodge, Clifton Forge Shrine Club, Royal Arch Commandery #23, as well as
the Kazim Shrine of Roanoke. He also served on the board of directors of the
Highland Farm Bureau and was treasurer of the former Hot Springs Shrine Club
for 12 years.
In addition to his parents he was predeceased by his sister-in-law,
Bertha Hise.
He is survived by his wife of 48 years, Mary Susan; sister and brother-in-law, Dreama and Richard "Buddy" Mines of Macon, Ga.; brother-in-law,
Howard Hise of Warm Springs; a niece, Angela Plunkett of LaGuna Hills, Ca.; two
nephews, Richard Mines Jr. of Macon, Ga., and Barry Mines of Panama City, Fla.
Upon his request, Mr. Blankenship will be cremated. In the spring
when the leaves are coming on, and the wild flowers start, a celebration of
Richard's life will be held at Whip-Poor-Will Hollow Farm with fellowship, food
and music. His ashes will be spread on the farm he loved so much.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Florida Death
Index; https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:VVV6-HZ7
Thaddeus Earl
Blankenship – b.04 Feb1919, d.18Mar1984, Levy Co., FL,
Bedford
+2017, Bedford, Bedford Co., VA, Obituary
The News & Advance, (Lynchburg, VA) - January 18, 2017
Leonard Lee Wood, 83, of Bedford, passed away on Monday, January
16, 2017, at Oakwood Manor Health & Rehab. He was born on August 21, 1933,
in Bedford County, VA He was the son of the late Charles Ira Wood and Ruby
Virginia Rice Wood.
Leonard was a member of Suck Spring Baptist Church. He retired from
the Rubatex Corp as a welder for 39 years. He enjoyed spending time with his
family and friends, farming, horses, motorcycles, old farm equipment, music
especially Bluegrass. He also served his country in the Army National Guard for
12 years.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his loving
wife, Barbara St. Clair Wood; three brothers, Mack E. Wood, James H. Wood, and
Charles A. Wood; and two brothers-in-law,
Clarence "Renny" Brookshier and Carl Blankenship.
Leonard was survived by two daughters, Karen W. Stanley and
husband, Ray and Linda W. "Lou" Meador and husband, Dennis; six
grandchildren, Clifton and wife, Laura, Scott and wife, Amanda, Carla and
husband Travis, Marissa and husband, Webster, Corley and wife, Niven and Justin
and wife, Audrey; 12 great grand children; three brothers, Raymond Wood and
wife, Carrie, Maurice Wood and wife, Evyleen, and Sherman Wood and wife,
Dorothy; four sisters, Mae
Brookshier, Eleanor Overstreet, Frances Stanley and husband, William, and Joyce Blankenship; three sisters-in-law, Annie W. Mitchell,
Ann Wood and Sheree Wood; also numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
A graveside service and celebration of Leonard's life will be
conducted at 11 a.m. on Friday, January 20, 2017, at Greenwood Cemetery in
Bedford.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2017, Bedford, Bedford Co., VA, Obituary
James Lewis Blankenship, 60, of Bedford, died Sunday, July 2, 2017. He was born in
Roanoke, VA, on May 17, 1957, a son of
Lois Virginia Ringley and step-father Bob Ringley, and the late Robert Lewis Blankenship.
In addition to his mother and step-father, he is survived by his wife, Rhonda Smith Blankenship; son, Chris Blankenship; brother,
Robert Blankenship and wife, Susan; step-sister, Carolyn Patterson;
and step-brothers, Steven Ringley and Sam Ringley.
A Memorial service will be held 4 p.m., Saturday, July 8, 2017 at
his mother's home, 3965 Dickerson Mill Road, Bedford, VA 24523 with the Rev. Al
Bashor officiating.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2017, Bedford, Bedford Co., VA, Obituary
The News & Advance, (Lynchburg, VA) - July 22, 2017
John Milton Reynolds, 86 of Bedford, passed away on Wednesday, July
19, 2017, at Cardinal Senior Living Center. He was born on December 1, 1930, in
Bedford County, a son of the late Bernard C. Reynolds and Hattie DeWitt
Reynolds.
He was also preceded in death by his wife, Bernice Minnick
Reynolds; and a daughter, Dale Marie Reynolds
Blankenship. John was a
retired employee of Rubatex Corporation and was a member of Otterville United
Methodist Church.
He is survived by his daughter, Debbie R. Bryant and husband, Clint
of Bedford; his sons, Danny Lee Reynolds and wife, Judy and Daryl Wayne Reynold
sand fiancee, Lisa, all of Bedford; son-in-law,
Benny Blankenship of
Bedford; his grandchildren, J. W.
Bryant, Michael Blankenship and wife, Ashley, Abbey Stinnette and
husband, Stephen, Ryan S. Reynold sand friend, Megan Naples, Casey Tanner and
husband, Jake, and Tyler F. Reynolds; as well as his great grandchildren,
Haiven, Hudson, Sadie, and Mason.
The family will receive friends beginning at 10a.m. on Saturday,
July 22, 2017, at Updike Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Bedford and a
funeral service will follow at 11:30a.m. in the chapel with Pastor William
Clark officiating. Interment will follow in Greenwood Cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2017, Bedford, Bedford Co., VA, Obituary
The Roanoke Times, (VA) - August 6, 2017
William Wallace Morgan, 86, of Bedford, passed away Saturday,
August 5, 2017 at Guggenheimer Nursing Home. He was born on Saturday, June 6,
1931 in Bedford County, a son of the late Samuel Henry Morgan and Clara Blankenship Morgan.
He was a retired employee of Burlington Industries and was a member
of Wilson United Methodist Church.
He is survived by his wife, Betty Goggin Morgan; his sons, Michael
Morgan and wife, Donna of Vinton, Ricky Morgan and wife, Glenda of Huddleston;
his grandchildren, Jason Morgan (Gretchen) Jennie Farr (Brad) Christopher
Morgan (Christina), David Morgan; his great-grandchildren, Madison Morgan, Ayla
Farr, Ryan Farr, Cameron Morgan, Declan Morgan as well as his sister, Marie
Holland and husband, Marvin.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, August 8, 2017
at Updike Funeral Chapel, Bedford with Pastor Russ Alden and the Rev. Jack
Davis officiating. Interment will follow in Virginia Memorial Park.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2017, Bedford, Bedford Co., VA, Death
The Roanoke Times, (VA) - September 27, 2017
Michael Blankenship,
64, of Bedford, passed away Tuesday, September 26, 2017.
Arrangements by Updike Funeral Home & Cremation Service,
Bedford, VA
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2017, Bedford, Bedford Co., VA, Obituary
Michael Wayne Blankenship, December 13,
1952 - September 26, 2017.
On Tuesday, September 26, 2017, a
beautiful fall morning, Michael Wayne Blankenship, age 64, passed
away peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family. Born on Saturday,
December 13, 1952 in Bedford, he was the son of the late Amos Kelly and Nannie Florence
Dinkle Blankenship.
He was preceded in death by his sister,
Algie B. Mayhew and
brother-in-law, William Mayhew.
He is survived by his loving wife
of almost 42 years, Sharon Eppley Blankenship and three daughters, Lindsay B. Webb and
husband, Jared, Shannon B. Daniels and husband, Cliff, Whitney L. Blankenship and boyfriend,
Matthew Quarles. He is also survived by his brothers and sisters, Dennis and wife,
Madeline Blankenship, Bobbie and wife, Lois Blankenship, Marjorie and husband, Silas Dalton, Lynwood and wife,
Alma
Blankenship, Shelby and husband,
Barry Robertson, Sandra and husband, Leslie Falls, Sr.; father-in-law and mother-in-law, John
and Mary Eppley; sister-in-law Laura E. Key and husband, David; brother-in-law,
Andy Eppley and wife, Esther; along with many beloved nieces, nephews, cousins,
close friends, and special cousin, Glenn Dinkle.
At Mike's request, a graveside service
will be held at Quaker Baptist Church Cemetery on Thursday, September 28, 2017
at 3 p.m. with the Rev. David Timma and Hospice Chaplain, Justin Brown
officiating.
+2017, Bedford, Bedford Co., VA, Obituary
The News & Advance, (Lynchburg, VA) - September 28, 2017
On Tuesday, September 26, 2017, a beautiful fall morning, Michael Wayne Blankenship, age 64, passed away peacefully at home
surrounded by his loving family. Born on Saturday, December 13, 1952, in Bedford,
he was the son of the late Amos Kelly and Nannie Florence Dinkle
Blankenship.
He was also preceded in death by his sister, Algie B. Mayhew; and brother-in-law, William
Mayhew.
He is survived by his loving wife
of almost 42 years, Sharon
Eppley Blankenship; and three daughters, Lindsay B. Webb and husband, Jared, Shannon B. Daniels
and husband, Cliff, and Whitney
L. Blankenship and boyfriend,
Matthew Quarles. He is also survived by his brothers and sisters, Dennis and wife, Madeline Blankenship, Bobbie and wife, Lois Blankenship , Marjorie and husband, Silas Dalton, Lynwood and wife, Alma Blankenship , Shelby and husband, Barry Robertson, and Sandra and
husband, Leslie Falls, Sr.; father-in-law and mother-in-law, John and Mary
Eppley; sister-in-law, Laura E. Key and husband, David; brother-in-law, Andy
Eppley and wife, Esther; along with many beloved nieces, nephews, cousins,
close friends; and special cousin, Glenn Dinkle.
At Mike's request, a graveside service will be held at Quaker
Baptist Church Cemetery on Thursday, September 28, 2017, at 3 p.m. with the
Rev. David Timma and Hospice Chaplain, Justin Brown officiating.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2017, Bedford, Bedford Co., VA, Obituary
Arthur "Buddy" Blankenship, 82, born in Bedford on Tuesday, February 5, 1935 went to
be with our Lord on Monday, November 27, 2017.
Buddy attended University of Virginia on a football scholarship
where he perused a degree in engineering. He especially loved his artwork and
traveling extensively in the United States and abroad. Buddy was a wonderfully
loving, caring man, enjoying life to the fullest. His favorite thing in life
was spending time with his many family and friends: A free spirit that never
knew a stranger.
He was preceded in death by his loving son, Timothy Wayne
Blankenship; his parents, Arthur and Ida Blankenship; and sisters,
Edith Leach and Doris Jones.
Those left to cherish his memory are his loving wife of 62 years, Betty Dinwiddie Blankenship; son,
Alan Blankenship; daughters, Wanda Ford and Elizabeth
Blankenship; grandchildren, Hannah and Evie Blankenship, Reece and Kaelyn Blankenship and James and Malise Ford; several nieces, nephews and his very
special friend, David Gonce.
Funeral service will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, December 2, 2017 at
Updike Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Bedford. Interment will follow at
Virginia Memorial Park
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2017, Bedford, Bedford Co., VA, Obituary
The Roanoke Times, (VA) - December 29, 2017
Phyllis Gayle Hull, 62, of Bedford, passed away on Tuesday,
December 26, 2017 at Centra Lynchburg
General Hospital. She was born in Bedford on October 14, 1955.
Phyllis loved animals of all kinds especially horses and her
favorite dog, Wendy. She always enjoyed spending time with her family and
friends. She was employed by the Department of Motor Vehicles in years past.
Phyllis was preceded in death by her father, William Frederick
Hull.
Phyllis is survived by her mother,
Patricia Blankenship Hull; one son, Daniel Noel and his girlfriend,
Karen Simpson; two brothers, David Hull and special friends, Regina Knight and
Dale Hull and his wife, Barbara; also survived by numerous nieces, nephews and
many friends.
A Funeral and Celebration will be conducted at 11 a.m. Saturday,
December 30, 2017 at Tharp Funeral Chapel with Austin Hull officiating. Burial
will follow at Virginia Memorial Park.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2017, Goode, Bedford
Co., VA, Obituary
The News & Advance, (Lynchburg, VA) - May 10, 2017
The Rev. Carl Byrd Mills Jr., of Goode, died Monday, May 8, 2017,
at his residence. He was the widower of Joan Elizabeth Hughes Mills. Born in
Campbell County, July 28, 1931, he was a son of the late Carl Byrd Mills Sr.
and Susie May Gunter Mills.
He served as a minister for 52 years. In addition to his ministry
at Gospel Baptist Church in Lynchburg, he was a farmer, contractor, and Long
Tractor Dealer
He was preceded in death by two brothers, Wyatt Ashby Mills Sr. and
Robert E. Mills; and grandson, Billy L. Blankenship Jr.; and great-grandson, Randy Byrd Brooks Jr.
The Rev. Mills is survived by four children, Pamela Faye Evans and husband, Dwight, Danny Ray Mills
and wife, Nancy, Margaretti Elizabeth Carpenter and husband, Dwayne, Janet Gail Blankenship and husband,
Billy; one sister, Patricia Jean Mills; eleven
grandchildren and twenty three great-grandchildren, two great-great
granddaughters and many nieces and nephews.
The Rev. Earl Clarkson and The Rev. Larry Fitzgerald will hold a
funeral service Thursday, May 11, 2017, at 11 a.m.at Diuguid Funeral Service
& Crematory, Waterlick Chapel (434-237-2722)
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2017, Moneta, Bedford Co., VA, Obituary
Richard Lee Blankenship, 89 of Moneta, passed away Thursday, May 25, 2017 in Centra
Bedford Memorial Hospital, [Bedford, Bedford Co., VA]. He was born July 5, 1927 in Bedford
County, a son of the late Lester
Jefferson Blankenship and Mollie Susie Ashwell Blankenship.
He was a farmer and a member of Palestine Baptist Church.
He is survived by his wife
of sixty-four years, Iris Smith
Blankenship; his daughters, Wanda DeLong and husband, Vernon of Bedford, Donna Metcalf and husband, Mike of Moneta; his grandchildren, Crystal
DeLong, Courtney DeLong, Jessica Hall and husband, Jason; his great-grandson,
Aiden Hall; his sister, Everlene Hoback of Roanoke.
A funeral service will be at 3 p.m. on Saturday, May 27, 2017 at
Palestine Baptist Church with Dr. Kevin King and the Rev Jackie Carver
officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2017, Montvale, Bedford
Co., VA, Obituary
Sanford Morgan Bower, Sr. 79, of Montvale, passed away peacefully
at home on Thursday, April 6, 2017. Born on February 2, 1938 in Bedford, he was
the son of the late Fred Morgan Bower and Elva Black Bower.
Sanford is survived by his son, Sanford Bower, Jr.; sister, Madeline Blankenship and her husband, Dennis; and Bob the Beagle.
Graveside service will be held at 1 p.m. Tuesday, April 11, 2017 at
Montvale Presbyterian Church Cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Dennis R.
Blankenship – b. 11 Feb 1934 – Bedford, VA: https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:KY7C-P1N
Relatives -
Clarence R. Blankenship, Donna Fay Blankenship, Donna Huddleston Blankenship,
Ferris E. Blankenship, Iris Smith Blankenship, Kathleen H. Blankenship,
Madeline I. Blankenship, Peggy O. Blankenship, Richard L. Blankenship, William
Craig Blankenship.
Bland
+2017, Bland, Bland Co., VA, Funeral
Ned Saford Blankenship, 76 [1941], of Bland, VA, passed away Friday, January 20, 2017 at
Sale VA Medical Center, [Salem City, VA].
Funeral services will be held Monday, January 23, 2017 at 11:00
A.M. at A. Vest & Sons Funeral Chapel, White Gate, with Tim Williams
officiating. Burial will follow at Shiloh Cemetery, Hollybrook, with military
rites provided by Bland American Legion Post #20 and Bland VFW Post # 7969.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Ned S.
Blankenship – b.1941 - Bland, VA:
https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QJRP-56RP
Relatives -
Alice Blankenship, Bonnie Blankenship, Danny Blankenship, Donna M. Blankenship,
Jack C. Blankenship, Ruth Blankenship.
+2017, Bland, Bland Co., VA, Funeral
Ned Saford Blankenship, 76, of Bland,
passed away Friday, January 20, 2017 at Salem VA Medical Center. He was born
January 8, 1941 in Bland, VA, the son of the late Curtis D. and Alice Ruth Wright
Blankenship.
He was a life-long resident of Bland
County and a member of Shady Grove United Methodist Church. He worked at
Klopman Mills and retired after many years as a guard at Bland Correctional
Center.
Besides his parents, he was preceded in
death by his first wife of 31 years, Dana Marie Blankenship; an infant son,
Joseph
Curtis Blankenship; and his two sisters, Nadine Stickney and Brenda Stepp.
Left to cherish his memory are his loving
wife, Dana C. Fields Blankenship; a step daughter, Heather and Wesley
Scholbrock; two step granddaughters, Kinley and Kailey Scholbrock; his brothers-in-law,
Harry Stickney and Frank Stepp; his nieces, whom he loved dearly, Tina
Bontrager, Cindy and Tammy Stickney and Angie Parnell; a nephew, Trent Parnell;
his "very, very best friends", whom tended to his every need all the
way until the end, Randall (Ed) and Nancy Williams; he also leaves behind a
host of kind neighbors and friends in different places.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m.,
Monday, January 23, 2017 at A. Vest & Sons Funeral Home, White Gate, with
Tim Williams officiating. Burial will follow in Shiloh Cemetery, Hollybrook,
with Military Rites provided by Bland American Legion Post #20 and Bland VFW
Post #7969.
+2017, Bland, Bland
Co., VA, Obituary
Connie Morehead Dehart, 69, of the Hollybrook community of Bland,
VA was called home to be with her Lord on Monday, February 20, 2017. She was
born December7, 1947 at Bluefield, WV, the daughter of the late Gilbert Gordon
(“Gibb”) & Ola Clark Morehead.
She was a member of the Church of the Lord Jesus Christ where she
served with non-wavering faith. She loved her church family and enjoyed singing
and encouraging others to sing along during services. She loved her family and
friends and spending time with them all. She especially loved her grandbabies.
She loved being outdoors whether for her daily walks or church picnics, mowing
the grass or burning brush, she considered herself a farm girl. She was
considered the rock of her family and a mother to everyone- often times putting
others before herself. She will be remembered for her honesty, sometimes
brutal, her infectious smile and will be tremendously missed.
Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by a sister,
Charlotte Nunn.
Left to cherish her memory are her loving husband of 50 years,
Orville D. DeHart; her sons & daughters-in-law, Duane & Kristyna Dehart
and Derrick & Allyson DeHart; her daughters & sons-in-law, Angie &
Keith Conley and Stephanie & Scott Shull; 12 special grandchildren and 2
special great-grandchildren, with one on the way; her brother &
sister-in-law, Randall & Jody Morehead; her sisters & brothers-in-law, Bonnie Blankenship,
Sandra & John Warren, Melanie & Danny Bridges and Tommy Nunn; many
special nieces and nephews and a host of special friends, neighbors and
extended family.
Funeral services will be held Friday, February 24, 2017 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 in Shiloh Cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2017, Bland, Bland, Co., VA, Obituary
http://www.highlandfuneralservice.com/memsol.cgi?user_id=2036143
David Elwood Chandler, age 73, of Bland, VA passed away Tuesday,
November 14, 2017. He was born on
February 6, 1944 in Bland County, the son of the late Clarence and Marie Blankenship Chandler
David was preceded in death by a brother, Junior Chandler.
He is survived by his son, David Chandler, of Bland, VA; one
brother, Bobby and Patty Chandler of Bland, VA; four sisters, Virginia and
Melvin Cox of Bland, VA, Mary Ann and Bob DeWilde of Jacksonville, NC, Sue
Caudill of Rocky Gap, VA, and Nancy and Steve Brown of Bland, VA; and four grandchildren, Alexandria, Destynee,
Katriana, and Casandra.
A graveside service will be held 11:00 AM Friday, November 17, 2017
at the Bland Cemetery with Dr. Doug Hyndrich officiating.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
1940 Census,
Seddon District, Bland Co., VA,
Chandler,
Clarence M. 28, M, VA, Head,
Chandler, Marie 27, F, VA, Wife,
Chandler,
Virginia Gale 00, F, WV, Dau,
https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:VRY8-G79
+2017, Bland, Bland Co., VA, Obituary
Archie Dee Blankenship, 66, of the Hollybrook community, Bland, VA, passed away Tuesday,
December 12, 2017 at Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital, [Roanoke
City, VA]. He was born
October 10, 1951 at Bland County, the son of the late Archie Walter & Pearlie Harmon
Blankenship.
He was a proud member of the Masonic Lodge and had retired from
Bland Correctional Center with 30 years service. He enjoyed selling and trading
guns.
Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Virginia “Jenny” Blankenship.
Left to cherish his memory are his son & daughter-in-law, Gary & Amy Blankenship; his granddaughters, Taryn and Jaci Blankenship; his nephews, Josh and Jason Gusler; and a
special friend and cousin, Rusty Wright.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, December 16, 2017 at 11:30
A. M. at A. Vest & Sons Funeral Home Chapel, White Gate, with Rev. Henry
Allen Conley officiating. Burial will follow in Mountain Field Cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2017, Nobusiness, Bland Co., VA, Death
Jerry Blankenship,
of the Nobusiness community passed away Monday, July 10, 2017.
Arrangements are incomplete at this time. The Blankenship family is
in the care of A. Vest & Sons Funeral Home, White Gate. avetsandsons.com,
(504) 921-2985.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2017, Nobusiness, Bland Co., VA, Death
Jerry Wayne Blankenship, better known as
“Meatball”, 63, of the No Business community of Bland, VA, passed away Monday,
July 10, 2017 at his home. He was born December 20, 1953, the son of the late Edison Lee & Florence Nelson
Blankenship.
He was a proud veteran of the United
States Air Force. He enjoyed hunting and fishing and especially enjoyed
shrimping. He was a wheeler and dealer and considered a jack of all trades, but
a master of none. He was a carpenter by trade and could fix anything. He
enjoyed collecting things and found value in everything he found. Rejected by
some, yet loved by most, he was a presence in the community and will be greatly
missed by all who knew him.
Besides his parents, he was preceded in
death by his brother, Leonard Blankenship and a sister Debra Wolfe.
Left to cherish his memory are his son
& daughter in law, Sammy & Dianna Blankenship; his daughters
& sons-in-law, April & Bob Hylton and Keri & Tyrone Hackley; his grandchildren, which
were his pride and joy, Trevor “Pine Knot” Gusler and Winter “Punkin
Seed” Blankenship. He believed the sun rose and set because of his treasured
grandchildren; his trusty shadow, “Smuckers”; his brothers &
sisters-in-law, Danny & Bonnie Blankenship, Bucky & Pam Blankenship, Keith Blankenship and Brenda Blankenship; his twin
sister, Mary Stanley; his best friend and Air Force partner in Thailand, Cliff
“Airplane” Clement; a special cousin & family, Stanford & Connie Wright
and family; several nieces and nephews, extended family and friends.
Per his wishes, “Meatball” will be
cremated and there will be no services conducted.
+2017, No Business, Bland Co., VA, Obituary
http://www.avestandsons.com/obituary/4300629
Jerry Wayne Blankenship, better known as “Meatball”, 63, of the No Business community of
Bland, VA, passed away Monday, July 10, 2017 at his home. He was born December
20, 1953, the son of the late Edison Lee & Florence
Nelson Blankenship.
He was a proud veteran of the United States Air Force. He enjoyed
hunting and fishing and especially enjoyed shrimping. He was a wheeler and
dealer and considered a jack of all trades, but a master of none. He was a
carpenter by trade and could fix anything. He enjoyed collecting things and
found value in everything he found. Rejected by some, yet loved by most, he was
a presence in the community and will be greatly missed by all who knew him.
Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Leonard Blankenship and a sister Debra Wolfe.
Left to cherish his memory are his son & daughter in law, Sammy & Dianna Blankenship; his daughters &
sons-in-law, April & Bob Hylton and Keri & Tyrone Hackley; his grandchildren,
which were his pride and joy, Trevor “Pine Knot” Gusler and Winter “Punkin Seed” Blankenship. He believed the sun rose and set because
of his treasured grandchildren; his trusty shadow, “Smuckers”; his brothers & sisters-in-law, Danny & Bonnie Blankenship, Bucky & Pam Blankenship, Keith Blankenship
and Brenda Blankenship; his twin
sister, Mary Stanley; his best friend and Air Force
partner in Thailand, Cliff “Airplane” Clement; a special cousin & family,
Stanford & Connie Wright and family; several nieces and nephews, extended
family and friends.
Per his wishes, “Meatball” will be cremated and there will be no services
conducted.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Botetourt
+2017, Buchanan, Botetourt
Co., VA, Obituary
http://www.roanoke.com/obituaries/ambrose-ruth-e/article_0ef9397d-43d1-5caf-824e-78fb8d897bb1.html
On Sunday, October 29th, 2017, Ruth E. Ambrose went to be with our
Lord. He called her to come home and be in peace, without pain and suffering,
to rejoin her mother and family. Beloved mother, loved one and friend, she will
be missed. We celebrate her life and all she taught us and pay tribute to her
memory in all that we do.
She was preceded in death by her parents, George and Martha McGee and son-in-law, Elmer Blankenship.
She is survived by her daughter,
Sharon Blankenship; son and daughter-in-law, Ed and Susan
Ambrose; grandchildren, Cynthia and John Blankenship, Dan and Andy Ambrose, Tamara Peterson,
and Bob Ashworth; great-grandchildren, Jacob, Nathan, Dusty, Victoria,
Isabella, Layna, Collin, Vanessa, Jessica, Tyler, Payton, and Leah;
great-great-grandchildren, Lucas, Mylah, Berett, and Bella.
Funeral Services will be held 1 p.m. Friday, November 17, 2017 at
the Buchanan Chapel of Botetourt Funeral Home. Interment will follow in
Springwood Baptist Church Cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2017, Blue Ridge, Botetourt
Co., VA, Obituary
The Roanoke Times, (VA) - June 5, 2017
Laura D. Satterwhite, 71, of Blue Ridge, VA, passed away at home on
Friday, June 2, 2017. She was a beloved wife and mother. Laura was preceded in
death by her father, Lyle L. Dawson; sister, Lilly May Dawson; and brothers,
Lenny Dawson, Albert Dawson.
She is survived by her husband, Jerry Satterwhite; daughters, Ronda Rocchio of Roanoke,
and Tina Blankenship and husband, Scott of
Christiansburg; son, John Beard and friend, Veve; stepdaughter, Tracy Casares
and husband, Erasmo, of Vinton; granddaughter, Jada Satterwhite of Vinton;
stepson, Tony Satterwhite and friend, Amy, of Blue Ridge; special nieces, Jill
Walker of Roanoke, and Patty Pecor of Shady Side, Md; mother, Mary Dawson of
Hertford, NC; sisters, Judy Keeton of Roanoke, Willie Logue of Shady Side, MD,
Charlotte Banas of Arizona, Kathy Keyfer of North Carolina, and Betty
Armentrout of Front Royal, VA; and three special friends, Eleanor Sink and Bea
Martin both, of Roanoke, and Don Hairfield of Vinton.
A Memorial Service will be held at 7 p.m. on Thursday, June 8,
2017, at Oakey's East Chapel with Pastor Rodney Spears officiating.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2017, Blue Ridge, Botetourt
Co., VA, Obituary
Michael David Blankenship, 63 [1954], of Blue Ridge, VA, passed on to Heaven on Friday,
December 1, 2017.
He is survived by his wife of 44 years, Vickie; son, Brian (B.
J.); grandson, Dylan Blankenship (Big Buddy); mother, Geraldine Carter; brothers, Andrew (Nina) and William (Wanda); three sisters, Mary St. Clair (Jimmy), Jackie Carter (Greg), and Wanda Shackelford
(Steve).
A Funeral Service will be held at 11 a.m. on Monday, December 4,
2017, at Colonial Baptist Church with Pastors John Dooley, Marvin Wegner and
Joel Wegner officiating. Interment will follow in Glade Creek Cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2017, Fincastle, Botetourt Co., VA, Obituary
The Roanoke Times, (VA) - January 27, 2017
Duane Franklin Fisher, 82, of Fincastle, VA, passed away on
Thursday, January 26, 2017. He was born on November 2, 1934, in Bedford, VA
He graduated from William Fleming High School in 1952. During the
Korean War, Duane enlisted in the United States Navy as a submariner and served
aboard the USS Cubera. After the war, he was employed by Norfolk and Western
Railway as an Engineer. He retired from Norfolk Southern Railway after 42 years
of service.
Duane enjoyed his retirement, was an avid outdoorsman, and had many
passions including reading, photography, gardening and farming. He was an
accomplished marksman, safety instructor and lifetime member of the NRA.
Duane was preceded in death by his parents, Frank Carl and Sally Blankenship Fisher; his wife, Carolyn Powell Fisher; his
brother, Donald Fisher; and his son-in-law, Rick Falls.
He is survived by his daughters, Paige Falls of Thunderbolt, Ga.,
and Claire Ferguson (Ernest) of Daleville. Also surviving are his
granddaughters, Hope Falls Oswald (Joseph) of Allendale, S.C., and Savannah
Falls of Savannah, Ga.; his brother, Ray Fisher of Roanoke; cousin, Jeanne
Holstein of Lexington; and special friend, Kevin Stevens of Daleville.
A private funeral service will be officiated by the Reverend Mark
Graham.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Bristol
City
+2017, Bristol City, VA, Obituary
Bristol Herald Courier (VA) - June 16, 2017
Robert Maxwell Newland, 55, of Bristol, VA, went to be with the
Lord on Tuesday, June 13, 2017, at the VA Medical Center, Mountain Home, [Washington
Co.,] TN. He was born in
Bristol, Tenn. on August 29, 1961.
He attended Anderson First Church of God in Bristol, VA and had
been employed for 18 years at Coffman Stair. He collected Iron Mountain
Stoneware and loved fishing, hunting, and antiques.
He was preceded in death by his father, Walter Newland.
Robert is survived by his wife of 33 years, Cathy Newland; two daughters, Stephanie Newland Miller and
husband, Adam and Laura Newland
Blankenship and husband, Lucas, all
of Bristol, VA; four grandsons,
Caleb Miller, Jacob Miller, Jeremiah
Blankenship, and Elijah Blankenship; mother, Shirley Newland of Bristol, VA;
two brothers, Ernie Newland and wife, Nancy of Manassas, VA and James Newland
and wife, Charito of Orange Park, FL; and several nieces and nephews.
The funeral service will be 7 p.m. on Saturday, June 17, 2017, at
Blevins Funeral & Cremation Services, 417 Lee St., Bristol, VA, with Pastor
Todd Freeman and Pastor Trevor Belcher officiating. The committal service and
interment will be conducted at 10 a.m. on Monday, June 19, 2017, at Mountain
Home National Cemetery, Mountain Home, Tenn Pallbearers will be James Newland,
Ernie Newland, Allen Ritter, Cameron Ritter, Lucas Blankenship, and Adam Miller. Honorary
Pallbearers will be Elijah
Blankenship, Bob Odum, Jeremiah Blankenship, Caleb Miller, and Jacob Miller.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2017, Bristol City, VA, Obituary
Bristol Herald Courier (VA) - June 21, 2017
James Robert "Bob" Bailess, 81, passed away peacefully at
his home on June 19, 2017, in the company of his loved ones. He was born in
Grantsville, WV, on August 24, 1935, to the late Ernest and Nellie Bailess.
Bob graduated from Calhoun County High School in 1954. He was an
All-State football player and served as a captain in the North-South Football
Classic held in Charleston, WV. Bob accepted a scholarship to play football for
the West Virginia University Mountaineers and he later finished his college
career and graduated from Salem College. He is also an alumnus of Virginia Tech
where he earned a Master's Degree in Physical Education.
Bob started his professional career in Virginia, where he dedicated
over forty years of his life to teaching and coaching. He took great pride in
motivating his students and players to achieve excellence. Bob retired from
Prince William County Public Schools in 1996. In 2000, Bob relocated to
Bristol, VA He served as a volunteer ranger at the Clear Creek Golf Club and
was an active member of the State Street United Methodist Church. He was also a
member of the Bristol YMCA and the Virginia High School League. Bob was an avid
trout fisherman, golfer and hunter. He committed himself to physical fitness
throughout his life and enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren who he
adored.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister,
Geraldine Diehl.
He is survived by his wife of fifty-four years, Julia Bailess; his
children, Robert Bailess (Jennifer), Lisa Dean (David), and Todd Bailess (Joy);
his grandchildren, Zachery, Matthew, Owen, Lillian, Jaxson, James, and Luke;
his sisters, Mary Knotts (Jim),
Janet Orozco (Bob), Nancy Taylor, Linda Blankenship (Neil); and his nieces and nephews.
A celebration of Bob's life will be held at State Street United
Methodist Church in Bristol, VA, on Sunday, June 25, 2017, at 2 p.m. A service
and burial will also be held at Pleasant Hill Methodist Church in Grantsville,
WV on Tuesday, June 27, 2017, at 12 p.m.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2017, Bristol City, VA, Obituary
Arlington Sun Gazette (Merrifield, VA) - June 21, 2017
Bob Bailess, 81, passed away peacefully at his home on June 19,
2017, in the company of his loved ones. He was born in Grantsville, WV on
August 24, 1935, to the late Ernest and Nellie Bailess.
Bob graduated from Calhoun County High School in 1954. He was an
All-State football player and served as a captain in the North-South Football
Classic held in Charleston, WV. Bob accepted a scholarship to play football for
the West Virginia University Mountaineers and he later finished his college
career and graduated from Salem College. He is also an alumnus of Virginia Tech
where he earned a Master's Degree in Physical Education.
Bob started his professional career in Virginia, where he dedicated
over forty years of his life to teaching and coaching. He took great pride in
motivating his students and players to achieve excellence Bob retired from
Prince William County Public Schools in 1996.
In 2000, Bob relocated to Bristol, VA He served as a volunteer
ranger at the Clear Creek Golf Club and was an active member of the State
Street United Methodist Church. He was also a member of the Bristol YMCA and
the Virginia High School League. Bob was an avid trout fisherman, golfer and hunter.
He committed himself to physical fitness throughout his life and enjoyed
spending time with his grandchildren who he adored.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister,
Geraldine Diehl.
He is survived by his wife of fifty-four years, Julia Bailess; his
children: Robert Bailess (Jennifer), Lisa Dean (David), and Todd Bailess (Joy);
his grandchildren: Zachery, Matthew, Owen, Lillian, Jaxson, James, and Luke;
his sisters: Mary Knotts (Jim),
Janet Orozco (Bob), Nancy Taylor, Linda Blankenship (Neil), and his nieces and nephews.
A celebration of Bob's life will be held at State Street United
Methodist Church in Bristol, VA on Sunday, June 25, 2017, at 2:00 p.m. A
service and burial will also be held at Pleasant Hill Methodist Church in
Grantsville, WV on June 27, 2017, at 12:00 p.m.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Brunswick
+2017, Lawrenceville, Brunswick Co., VA, Obituary
South Hill Enterprise (VA) - December 8, 2017
Mr. Anthony Earl "Tony" Allgood, age 61, of Lawrenceville, died Wednesday
November 15, 2017.
He was the Assistant Manager for the Radford, Virginia Walmart.
Tony is survived by his mother, Carrie Mae Allgood of Boones Mill,
VA; his sister, Elaine Blankenship of Boones Mill, VA; his two nieces:
Heather Jackson and her husband Zachary and Sarah Walker and her husband
Johnathan; three great nieces: Lily Grace Jackson, Emma Walker and Ava Walker
and his great nephew, Bryson Ray Jackson.
Services were private. Crowder-Hite-Crews Funeral Home and
Crematory is serving the Allgood family.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Sandra Elaine
Blankenship – b.01Sep1959 - Boones Mill, VA;
https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:KYQ1-8RN
Relatives -
Blankenship Norman, Heather Blankenship, Linda H. Blankenship, Nancy A.
Blankenship, Rodger Blankenship.
Buchanan
+2017, Grundy, Buchanan
Co., VA, Obituary
http://www.shortridgeramey.com/obituaries/Ersel-Blankenship?obId=1381098#/obituaryInfo
Ersel
Blankenship, 80 years of age of Grundy, VA, passed
away Monday, February 27, 2017 in Heritage Hall. Born March 23, 1936 in
McDowell County, WV, he was the son of the late Elias
Blankenship and Patty Allen Blankenship.
Ersel enjoyed
traveling, going to different churches and auto auctions and buying cars. He
was of the Christian faith, a loving husband, grandfather, great-grandfather,
brother and uncle.
In addition to
his parents, he was preceded in death by his first wife Lou Eve Cooper Blankenship, a daughter:
Frances Blankenship, sister
Florine Blankenship, brothers
Tussell, Hassell and Hershell
Blankenship and four sons Ray Johnson, Eulas
Johnson, James “Ducky” Johnson and Charles “June Bug” Mitchell.
Survivors
include his loving wife of nine years Florence
Lee Brewster Mullins Blankenship of Grundy, VA;
daughters Florine Stacy and Judy Wolford and husband Chris all of Grundy,
VA, Elsie Matney and
husband Randall of Panther, WV, Rose Lester and husband Lewis of Paynesville, WV, Betty Blankenship of Galax, VA; sons Ersel “Hot Rod” Blankenship and wife
Linda, Everett Eliss Blankenship and wife Millie, John Richard Blankenship and
wife Anna, Jessie Mitchell all of Paynesville, WV; step-daughters Abby
Marshburn and husband Jeff, Lesia Mullins and Tammy Roberts and husband Ronald
all of NC, Jeffery Mullins and wife Barbara of GA, Dennis Mullins and wife
Marie of Paynesville, WV; sisters Corine Goad and husband Emmanuel and Lorine Johnson both of Galax, VA; brother Russell
Blankenship of Galax, VA He is also survived by
forty-nine grandchildren, several great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews and
friends.
Funeral service
will be held at the Cross View Church of Christ in Paynesville, WV, Friday,
March 3, 2017 at 1:00 p.m. with Evangelist Hobert Kennedy, Pete Woods and
Donald Allen officiating. Burial will follow in the Blankenship Cemetery on State Line Ridge #1 in
Paynesville, WV. Active pallbearers will be his family and friends.
+2017, Grundy, Buchanan
Co., VA, Obituary
Dickenson Star (VA) - June 28, 2017
Jane A. Blankenship,
age 79 [1938]
of Sunset Hollow in Grundy, passed away Saturday, June 24, 2017. Born in
Buchanan County, she was a daughter of the late Cansady Boyd.
She was a homemaker and member of Paw Paw Old Regular Baptist
Church.
In addition to her mother, her husband,
David Crockett Blankenship, sons,
David Crockett Blankenship Jr., and Eddie M. Blankenship, a grandson,
Eric S. Blankenship and a brother, Felix Bobby Boyd, preceded
her in death.
Survivors include four sons,
Clay (Lillian) Blankenship , Kermit (Pat) Blankenship , Ronald (Samantha) Blankenship all of Grundy and Randy (Renee) Blankenship of Newport, Tn., two daughters,
Mary (William) Owens of Haysi and Tina (Mack) Fields of Grundy, a daughter-in-law,
Sue Blankenship of Rowe, 11 grandchildren, Erin, Joshua,
Justin, Tracy, Andy, Candace, Madison, Aiden, Sophia, Gabby and Mackenzie, 4
great-grandchildren, Alexandra, Dakota, William and Kylee and a soon to be
great-grandson, Liam Bentley, several half-brothers and sisters and several
nieces, nephews and cousins.
Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Wednesday, June 28,
2017 at Haysi Funeral Home with Elders Aven Viers, Jackie Yates and Terry
O'quinn officiating. Burial will follow in Blankenship Cemetery,
Grundy. Family and friends will serve as pallbearers.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2017, Hurley, Buchanan
Co., VA, Obituary
Bluefield Daily Telegraph (WV) - January 4, 2017
Ada Matney Blankenship, 89, of Hurley, VA, died Tuesday, Jan. 3, 2017 at Buchanan General
Hospital at Grundy, VA
Virginia Funeral Home, Grundy is in charge of arrangements.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2017, Hurley, Buchanan
Co., VA, Obituary
http://virginiafuneralhomeofgrundy.com/book-of-memories/2813709/Blankenship-Ada/obituary.php
Ada Matney Blankenship, Age 89 of
Hurley, Virginia went to be with the Lord Tuesday, January 3, 2017 leaving her husband
of 71 years John H. Blankenship. Born August 22, 1927 in Buchanan County, she was
the daughter of the late Wiley and Westine Branham Matney. She was a homemaker.
In addition to her parents, she was
preceded in death by one daughter Penny Sue Blankenship, one son Franky Ray
Blankenship, nine brothers; Chaney, Charlie, Steward, Arnold, Henry, Wiley, Dewey,
Branson, Adam Matney, and Harless Matney, three sisters, Deannie
Vanover, Margaret Blankenship, and Nadine Matney.
Survivors Include: Three Sons Billy R.
Blankenship and wife Brenda of Hurley, Virginia, Delbert Blankenship and wife Geraldine of Bassett,
Virginia, Thurman Blankenship and wife Tavie of Bassett, Virginia Three Daughters;
Phyllis Hurley of
Stopover, Kentucky, Lois Prater of Hurley, Virginia, Melissa Daniels and husband David of Hurley,
Virginia One Brother Daniel Matney and
wife Opal of Panther, West Virginia One Sister Eve Roberts and husband Frankie
of Bassett, Virginia Ada is also
survived by 16 Grandchildren, 35 Great Grandchildren, and 17 Great Great
Grandchildren, 44 nieces and nephews and a host of Friends to mourn her loss.
Ada was a loving and faithful Christian
for 63 years. Mom has won her crown of glory. Funeral services will be held on
Saturday, January 7, 2017 9:30 AM at the Pine Grove Old Regular Baptist Church
at Hurley with Elders Larry Gibson, Arthur Short, Danny McCoy, Danny Hurley,
and Zeb Justice officiating, with burial to follow in the Justus Family
Cemetery on Guesses Fork at Hurley, Virginia. All other elders of the old
Regular Baptist are welcome. Serving as Pallbearers will be Family and Friends.
Serving as Honorary Pallbearers will be David John Prater, Jody and Reco
Ferrell, Zachary McClanahan, J D Daniels, Cody Blankenship, Brandon Prater,
Michael, Johnny and James Blankenship, Anthony Hurley, Seth Prater, Tyler
Justice, Tyler Blankenship, and Alex Blankenship.
+2017, Hurley, Buchanan
Co., VA, Obituary
http://www.tributes.com/obituary/show/Steve-Blankenship-104473295
Steve Blankenship,
January 12, 1958 - February 14, 2017, Hurley, Virginia
He was married to Phyllis.
The family will receive friends Thursday evening 6 PM at the
Virginia Funeral Home with a service held both Thursday and Friday evening at
7PM
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2017, Hurley, Buchanan
Co., VA, Obituary
http://obittree.com/obituary/us/virginia/grundy/virginia-funeral-home/steve-blankenship/2844798/
Steve Blankenship, age 59 of
Hurley, Virginia went to be with the Lord Tuesday, February 14, 2017, Buchanan
General Hospital, Grundy, Virginia. Born January 12, 1958, at Grundy, Virginia,
he was the son of the late Paul Junior Blankenship and Evelyn Annett
Stacy Blankenship.
He was a disabled coal miner. He was a
member of the Bethel Baptist Chapel.
In addition to his parents, he was
preceded in death by two special Friends.
Survivors Include; His wife – Phyllis
Blankenship of Hurley, Virginia. Two daughters; Lesia Christian and
Tim McGlothlin of Leemaster, Virginia, Rylea Blankenship of Hurley. Grandchildren; Steven
Christian of Hurley, VA, Kohl McGlothlin of Leemaster, Virginia. Three Brothers
Amos
Truitt Blankenship and wife Debra of Hurley, Virginia, Eddie Paul Blankenship of Galax,
Virginia Christopher Blankenship of Harrisonburg, Virginia. Special AuntGladys
Matney of Hurley, Virginia AuntBrenda Justus of Hurley, Virginia Also surviving
are several Nieces and Nephews
Funeral services will be held on Saturday,
February 18, 2017, 1 PM at the Virginia Funeral Home Chapel at Grundy, Virginia
with Steve Lane and Ricky Stacy officiating, with burial to follow in the
Charles Cemetery on Straight Fork at Hurley Virginia. Serving as Pallbearers
will be Family and Friends and the Hurley Football Team.
+2017, Hurley, Buchanan
Co., VA, Obituary
http://www.virginiafuneralhomeofgrundy.com/book-of-memories/2953815/Blankenship-Ray/obituary.php
Ray “Meat Head” Blankenship, age 52 of Davis
Fork section of Hurley, Virginia passed away Sunday, June 4, 2017, at his home.
Born May 15, 1965, at Grundy, Virginia, he was the son of the late Ira and Gertrude Justus Blankenship.
He was a disabled coal miner. Ray enjoyed
Hunting and ATV riding with family and friends. He also enjoyed gardening and
volunteering for Hurley Community Food Bank.
In addition to his parents, he was
preceded in death by one brother; Jerry Blankenship, paternal
grandparents; Jim and May Blankenship, Maternal grandparents; Ellis and Lula Justus,
three nephews; Donald Lester, Ronald Lester, and Christopher
Blankenship, and a special uncle Kirby Justus.
Survivors Include: Six Brothers, Earl Blankenship of Hurley,
Virginia, Jearld Blankenship and wife Leslie of Hurley, Virginia, Ronnie Blankenship of Hurley,
Virginia, Sonnie Blankenship and wife Tonya of Hurley, Virginia, Ira Blankenship of Hurley,
Virginia, Donnie Blankenship and wife Rhonda of Flora Home, Florida. Six Sisters,
His twin sister Faye Lester and husband Jimmy of Hurley, Virginia, Mary Quinley and
husband Hassell of Hurley, Virginia, Sherry Blankenship of Hurley,
Virginia, Connie Sue Stacy and husband Darrell of Hurley, Virginia, Bonnie Blankenship of Hurley,
Virginia, Sarah Charles and husband Delbert of Vansant, Virginia. Also surviving are his
loving seven nieces, twelve nephews, eight great nephews, four great nieces, a
special friend Missy Meadows, and one special uncle Miles ”Baggy”
Blankenship.
Funeral services will be held on Friday,
June 9, 2017, 2 PM at his home on Davis Fork at Hurley, Virginia with Elders of
the Old Regular Baptist Church officiating, with burial to follow in the Justus
Cemetery, Davis Fork of Hurley, Virginia. Serving as Pallbearers will be Nephews.
Serving as Flower bearers will be nieces.
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on FB by: Anita Dotson
+2017, Hurley, Buchanan
Co., VA, Obituary
http://virginiafuneralhomeofgrundy.com/book-of-memories/2978106/Blankenship-Paul/obituary.php
Paul Ray Blankenship,
age 62, of Hurley, Virginia beloved husband and father went home to be with the
lord July 8, 2017 at his home following an extended illness. Born December 11,
1954 in Buchanan County, he was the son of Geneva Blankenship
of Hurley, Virginia, and the late Homer Blankenship.
He was a Heavy Equipment Operator. He was also a member of the
Grundy Church of Christ.
He was preceded in death by his Father Homer
Blankenship.
Survivors Include: His loving wife
of 40 years – Bonnie
Blankenship of Hurley,
Virginia. She was his loving caregiver for 8 Years; Also survived by a loving son – Michael Blankenship and wife Monica of Tazewell, Virginia; Two Brothers, Homer
Blankenship, Jr. and wife
Jerlene of Hurley, Virginia; Richard
Blankenship and wife Christine
of Hurley, Virginia; Two very special grandchildren, Evan and Tannith; One
Special Nephew Kenny Blankenship of
Abingdon, Virginia; And many more Special Relatives
Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, July 12, 2017, 1 PM at
the Virginia Funeral Home Chapel Grundy, Virginia with Dennis Wimmer, Hobert
Kennedy, and Charlie Johnson officiating, with burial to follow at Mountain
Valley Memorial Park, Big Rock, Virginia. Serving as Pallbearers will be Kenny Blankenship,
Carson Lester, Glen Lester, Jamie McCoy, Robert Lester, and Charlie Johnson.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2017, Oakwood, Buchanan
Co., VA, Funeral
http://www.tributes.com/obituary/show/Neal-Edward-Blankenship-105159936
Neal Edward Blankenship, May 6, 1941 - September 2, 2017, Oakwood, Virginia
Funeral service will be held at the Shortridge-Ramey Funeral Home
of Keen Mountain, VA, Tuesday, September 5, 2017 at 12:00 noon with Pastor
Tommy Dye, Reverend Billy Clifton, Pastor Eugene Whited and Pastor Michael
Justice officiating. Burial will follow in the Blankenship Cemetery on Page road, Oakwood, VA
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2017, Oakwood, Buchanan
Co., VA, Obituary
http://www.shortridgeramey.com/obituaries/Neal-Edward-Blankenship?obId=2516562#/obituaryInfo
Neal Edward Blankenship, 76 years of age
of Oakwood, VA, passed away Saturday, September 2, 2017 at his home. Born May
6, 1941 in Buchanan County, he was the son of the late Cuba Blankenship and Hazel Phillips Blankenship.
Neal was a retired coal miner, member of
UMWA #2233, having worked for Island Creek Coal Company. He was an avid
outdoorsman, enjoyed gardening and hunting. He was of the Holiness faith, a
loving husband, father, grandfather and brother.
In addition to his parents, he was
preceded in death by his brothers Larry Blankenship, James Blankenship and sister
Phillis Street.He was
the last surviving member of his immediate family.
Survivors include his loving wife
of 54 years, Emma Gaye Street Blankenship of Oakwood, VA; son Jeffery Dean
Blankenship and wife Teresa of Claypool Hill, VA; grandchildren Jeffery Allen
Blankenship, Madison Page Blankenship, several nieces and nephews.
Funeral service will be held at the
Shortridge-Ramey Funeral Home of Keen Mountain, VA, Tuesday, September 5, 2017
at 12:00 noon with Pastor Tommy Dye, Reverend Billy Clifton, Pastor Eugene
Whited and Pastor Michael Justice officiating. Burial will follow in the Blankenship
Cemetery on Page road, Oakwood, VA Active pallbearers will be Harold Dye,
Lewis Addison, Arnold Campbell, Gary Sanders, Curtis Sanders, Jeffery Blankenship, Arnold Vance
and Keith
Blankenship. Honorary pallbearers will be his host of family and friends.
+2017, Rowe, Buchanan
Co., VA, Funeral
http://www.tributes.com/obituary/show/Patty-Blankenship-104866617
Patty Blankenship -
July 7, 1949 - June 6, 2017- -Virginia
Funeral services will be conducted at 11 AM Saturday in the Honaker
Funeral Home Chapel with Rev Michael Blankenship
officiating. Interment will follow
in the Ketron Memorial Gardens in Lebanon Virginia.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2017, Rowe, Buchanan Co., VA, Obituary
http://www.honakerfuneralhome.net/book-of-memories/2957417/Blankenship-Patty/obituary.php
Patty Harris Blankenship, age 67, of
Rowe, Virginia passed away Tuesday (June 6, 2017) at the home of her son in Travelers
Rest, [Greenville Co.,] South Carolina.
Born July 7, 1949 in Richlands, Virginia, she was a daughter of the late Barnie
and Sadie Thomas Harris.
She was a loving mother, grandmother,
sister and friend and was of the Pentecostal faith.
In addition to her parents, she was
preceded in death by her husband, Curt Blankenship; sisters, Peggy
Harris, Shirley Johnson, Sue Thomas and Roberta Cathleen Stone; one brother,
Nathan B.F. Harris, one niece, Brenda Covera ,one great nephew, Casey Johnson
paternal grandparents, Jay and Pearly Harris, and maternal grandparents Walker
and Chloe Thomas.
Survivors include two sons, Mark Blankenship and wife, Kim of
Rowe, Virginia and Michael Blankenship and wife, Gail of Travelers Rest, South Carolina;
seven grandchildren, Brittnii Blankenship, Mark Blankenship, Jr. and wife,
Brittney, Jessica Blankenship, Heather Blankenship, Michaela Blankenship, Caitlin
Blankenship, Abigail Blankenship; three great-grandchildren, Jordan Nicholas Moore, Lucas Blankenship and Isaiah Blankenship; two brothers,
Gene Harris and wife, Hazel of Prosperity, South Carolina, Lawrence Harris and
wife, Zola of Hansonville, Virginia, two sisters, Eula Gay Hess and husband,
Harlis of Rosedale, Virginia, Anna Harris of Honaker, Virginia; several nieces
and nephews also survive.
Funeral services will be conducted at 11
AM Saturday in the Honaker Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Michael
Blankenship officiating. Interment will follow in the Ketron Memorial Gardens
in Lebanon, Virginia. Pallbearers will be Cheyenne Harris, Gary Hess,
Mark Brown, Jamie Bailey, Jeff Blankenship and Dale Blankenship.
+2017, Rowe, Buchanan
Co., VA, Obituary
Dickenson Star (VA) - October 10, 2017
Mike Shortridge, 79 years of age, of Rowe, passed away Thursday,
October 5, 2017 at his home. Born June 20, 1938 in Rowe, he was the son of the
late Ernest and Watie
Blankenship Shortridge.
Mike was a retired coal miner from Pittston's Coal Corporation and
a proud member of the Big A Mountain Fox Hunting Association and UMWA. He
enjoyed spending time in his garden, fox hunting and was of the Pentecostal
faith. He was a loving husband, father, brother, grandfather, great-grandfather
and uncle.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his first
wife, Betty Lou White Shortridge in 1983 and one brother, Emory Shortridge.
Those left to cherish his memories include his wife, Vonda Hill
Shortridge of Birchleaf; daughter, Constance Shortridge of Wytheville; son,
Mikey Wayne Shortridge (Natasha Lothery) of Clintwood; sisters, Geneva (James)
Shepherd of Rowe, Opal Rowe of Rowe and Dean Harris of Rowe; brothers, Don
Shortridge of Rowe, Harley Shortridge of Rowe, Ralph (Sue) Shortridge of Rowe,
Robert (Mildred) Shortridge of Abingdon and Harold (Sandy) Shortridge of
Richlands; one sister-in-law, Shirley Shortridge of Abingdon; grandsons,
Brandon (Mary) Shortridge of Wytheville and Shannon D. (Shannon L) Shortridge
of Bristol, Tenn. and great- grandchildren, Trevor, Caleb, Scott, Lia, Matthew.
He is also survived by his stepdaughter, Stephanie (Anthony) Stiltner of
Clintwood; step-son, Luther Hill of Birchleaf; step-grandchildren, Lachlan, Declan,
and Maria; and step-great-grandchildren, Alayah and Jack; several nieces and
nephews.
The funeral service was held at the Shortridge-Ramey Funeral Home
Chapel of Keen Mountain, Sunday, Oct. 8, at 1p.m. with Reverend Randy Webb
officiating. Burial followed in Street Cemetery in Rowe. Active pallbearers
were family and friends. Honorary pallbearers were Logan Hale and members of
the Big A Mountain Fox Hunting Club.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2017,
Vansant, Buchanan Co., VA, Obituary
http://www.haysifuneral.com/book-of-memories/2839076/Blankenship-Darrel/obituary.php
Darrel Fayne Blankenship, age 77 [1940] of Stagecoach Road, passed away Monday,
February 6, 2017 at his home. Born in Buchanan County, he was a son of the late
Noah and Emily Gay Owens
Blankenship.
He served in the U.S. Army, was a coal
miner and Member of UMWA Local #2888 and American Legion Post #7360.
In addition to his parents, he was
preceded in death by a son, Raythen Fayne Blankenship, a son-in-law,
Roger Taylor, a brother, Jerrel Blankenship and sister,
Sherry Church.
Survivors include his wife, Brenda Sue
Blankenship, two daughters, Theresa Taylor of North Webster, IN and Anita (Brett) Woodward
of McConnelsville, OH, grandchildren, Declan Bryce Blankenship, Bradley Taylor,
Eric Hanson, Marisa Scholl, Zachary Hanson and Braden Woodward, two sisters,
Cynthia Viers of Haysi
and Rita (Otis)
Richardson of Mtn. City, TN.
A memorial service will be conducted at
6:00 p.m. Friday, February 10, 2017 at Haysi Funeral Home with Devey Owens
officiating.
+2017, Vansant, Buchanan Co., VA, Death
http://www.tributes.com/obituary/show/Shack-Dennis-Blankenship-104693305
Shack Dennis Blankenship - July 1, 1952 - April 17, 2017 - Pikeville, Kentucky
He served in the United States Army during the Vietnam Conflict.
Memorial Services
will be conducted Saturday, April 22, 2017 at 2:00 P.M. at the Grundy Funeral
Home Chapel with Evg. Bob Yates officiating. Honorary Pallbearers will be
Nieces and Nephews.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2017, Vansant, Buchanan Co., VA, Obituary
http://www.grundyfuneralhome.com/obituaries/Shack-Dennis-Blankenship?obId=1705606#/obituaryInfo
Shack Dennis Blankenship, 64 [1953] years of age of Vansant, VA, passed
away Monday, April 17, 2017 at Pikeville Medical Center, Pikeville, [Pike Co.,] KY, following an extended illness. Born
in Williamson, WV, he was the son of the late Hassell
Blankenship Sr. and Ruby Jean Church.
He was a longtime resident of Buchanan
County and was a member of Church of Christ. He was a loving son, brother and
was a coal miner and welder. He was a volunteer at the Buchanan County Social
Services for several years and served in the United States Army during the
Vietnam Conflict.
In addition to his parents, he was
preceded in death by his step-father, Bill Church; 2-Sisters: Mary Ann Moore and Michelle Leto
Blankenship; 3-Brothers: Hassell Blankenship Jr., Tony William Blankenship and Elliott Eugene Blankenship; Special Nephew:
Larry Dwayne Ratliff.
Those left to cherish his memory include
1-Brother: Bill Jr. (Sandra) Church, Wytheville, VA; 3-Sisters: Willie Jean
(Donnie) Quinley, Vansant, VA, Alisha A. Adams-Church, Wytheville, VA, Jennifer
Lillian (Cecil Jr.) Deel, Wytheville, VA Also, survived by several
step-children, nieces and nephews including Special Nieces: Freda Sparks and
Tori Sparks; and Special Caregivers.
Memorial Services will be conducted
Saturday, April 22, 2017 at 2:00 P.M. at the Grundy Funeral Home Chapel with
Evg. Bob Yates officiating. Honorary Pallbearers will be Nieces and Nephews.
+2017, Wolford, Buchanan
Co., VA, Death
http://www.tributes.com/obituary/show/Ricky-Eugene-Blankenship-104944397
Ricky Eugene Blankenship, May 22, 1954 - July 1, 2017, Wolford, Virginia
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2017, Wolford, Buchanan
Co., VA, Death
http://www.shortridgeramey.com/obituaries/Ricky-Eugene-Blankenship?obId=1988190#/obituaryInfo
Ricky Eugene Blankenship, 63 years of age
of Wolford, VA, passed away Saturday, July 1, 2017 at his home. Born May 22,
1954, he was the son of the late Hansel Eugene Blankenship and Lula Nell Stacy
Blankenship Baker.
Ricky enjoyed mowing, trimming the grass,
and gardening. A loving brother, uncle and great uncle.
In addition to his parents, he was
preceded in death by his sister, Donnell Stacy; brother, Robert Blankenship and infant
brother Douglas Blankenship.
Survivors include his sister, Priscilla Addison and
husband Alan of Mavisdale, VA; brother, Terry Rufus Blankenship and wife Pauline
of Wolford, VA He is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews, great-nieces
and great-nephews.
At Ricky’s request, there will be no
services.
Buckingham
2017, Buckingham, Buckingham
Co., VA, Obituary
The Daily Progress, (Charlottesville, VA) - October 24, 2017
Frances Mae (Sanford) Branch, better known as "Big Mama,"
71, of Buckingham went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Saturday, October
21, 2017. She was born on July 31, 1946, in Norwood, a daughter of the late
George and Martha (Carter) Sanford.
Frances retired after 16 years as a CNA at the Cedars in
Charlottesville. She was a member of Woodland United Methodist Church in
Buckingham. To know Frances was to love her. She always had a big smile and a
heart full of love for every one that she came in contact with.
Survivors include her husband of 52 years, Earnest "Big
Daddy" Branch, Sr.; four children,
Virginia Sanford, Barbara Snoddy and husband, Travis, Earnest "Bo"
Branch, Jr. and wife, Lisa, and Pauline Blankenship
and husband, Bud, all of Buckingham; three sisters, Anne
Branch, Shirley Lewis, and Audrey Smith, all of Goochland; nine grandchildren,
Tanya, Kimberly, Heather, Garland, Sarah, Kevin, Amanda, Abigail, and Samantha;
nine great-grandchildren, a number of nieces, nephews, and other extended family
members and friends.
A funeral service will be held at 2 p.m., Wednesday, October 25,
2017, at Thacker Brothers Scottsville Funeral Home by Pastors George Schaefer
and Donald Collins. Interment will follow in the Woodland United Methodist
Church Cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Pauline
Blankenship – b.1970 – Arvonia, VA: https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QJK8-4XHF
Relatives - Bud
Blankenship, Charles L. Blankenship, Martha B. Blankenship.
Charles L.
Blankenship – b.1964 - Arvonia, VA: https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QJRL-8BCK
Relatives - Bud
Blankenship, Martha B. Blankenship, Pauline Blankenship.
Campbell
+2017, Altavista, Campbell
Co., VA, Obituary
The News & Advance, (Lynchburg, VA) - December 19, 2017
Christine Keesee Cocke, 91, of Altavista died on Sunday, December
17, 2017, at Runk & Pratt. She was born on December 29, 1925, in Campbell
County, a daughter of the late Robert Abner Keesee and Fannie Agnes Blankenship
Keesee.
She was the wife of the late Claude Swanson Cocke for fifty-nine
years. She was a member of Lane Memorial United Methodist Church since 1947,
where she was a member of the Discussion Sunday School Class, Circle #4, former
Co-Chair of the Hicks Cothran Memorial Seniors, former Sunday School teacher,
and former UMW President. Mrs. Cocke was a former member of the Staunton River
Womans Club, and volunteered with the Staunton River Library and Red Cross
Blood Mobile since 1963. She was a Cub Scout Den Mother and Leader, a retired
employee Dr. Ralph Slusher, and enjoyed reading, crafts, and sewing in her
spare time.
She was also preceded in death by a son, Jeffrey Allen Cocke; four
sisters, Annie K. Sink, Thelma K. Browne, Nettie K. Creasy, and Rosa K.
Lindsay; and four brothers, Russell, Brown, Herman, and Andrew Keesee.
She is survived by a son, James Claude Cocke and his wife, Cathy of
Centreville; a daughter-in-law, Vickie Cocke of Altavista; four grandchildren,
Jennifer Lynn Monroe, Christy Marie Murray and her husband, Brian, Jeremy
Christopher Cocke, and Kimberly Marie Worsham; three step grandchildren, Lauren
Ulland, Bethany Retz, and Matthew Colbert; four great grandchildren, Jordan and
Jackson Monroe, Joshua Murray, and Emma Worham; and two step great
grandchildren, Serena Milam and Jack Ulland.
A funeral service will be conducted at 11 a.m., Wednesday, December
20, 2017, at Lane Memorial United Methodist Church by the Rev. Ben Horrocks
with interment to follow in Green Hill Cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Carroll
2017, Dugspur, Carroll Co., VA, Obituary
StarNews (Wilmington, NC) - August 29, 2017
Patricia Badon Burton, 76, of Dugspur, VA, passed away Friday
August 25, 2017 at her home.
She graduated from New Hanover High School and James Walker School
of Nursing where she received her RN degree. She had her EMT and served the
community thru the Dugspur Rescue Squad, Carroll County Search and Rescue, SWVA
Medical Reserve Corps, and International Project Lifesaver. She was a member of
St. Matthews & Zion Lutheran Church.
Patricia is preceded in death by her husband, Joseph Henry Burton.
She is survived by her children:
Patricia Kaye Burton, Joseph L. Burton, Cathy L. Burton, John D. Burton, and Stephanie Burton Blankenship; seven grandchildren: Jennifer Burgner, Will Blankenship, Kellie Burton, Steven Bryant, Mandy Hutchinson, L.B. Burton,
Molly Burton, Daisy Burton; great-grandchildren: Brandon, Ella, Kaitlyn,
Jayden, Chloie; Special friend and companion: Red Man Burton.
Funeral Services will be Wednesday August 30, 2017 at 12 noon at
Zion Lutheran Church with Pastor Linda Motley officiating. Interment will
follow in the church cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2017, Hillsville, Carroll
Co., VA, Death
Bluefield Daily Telegraph (WV) - March 29, 2017
Dorothy "Dottie" Bailey Blankenship, 82, of Hillsville VA, formerly of Quail
Valley Estates, Princeton died Tuesday, March 28, 2017 at her home.
Arrangements are incomplete at the Memorial Funeral Directory and
Cremation Center on the Athens Road in Princeton.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2017, Hillsville, Carroll
Co., VA, Obituary
http://www.memorialfd.com/?pagetype=obitlink&obit_id=1944312
Dorothy “Dottie” Bailey Blankenship, 82, of Hillsville VA, formerly of Quail Valley Estates,
Princeton died Tuesday morning, March 28, 2017 at her home. Born November 6, 1934 in Mercer County, she
was the daughter of the late Clarence R. Bailey Sr. & Fleda Coburn Bailey.
Dottie was a graduate of Athens High School. She had a long career
in banking having worked for Princeton Bank & Trust Co. and retiring from
First Century Bank of Bluefield. While
living in Princeton, Dottie was a faithful and active member of First Church of
God on Mahood Avenue in Princeton where she was a member of the Choir and YOUAD
Sunday School Class. She was a devoted
wife, mother, grandmother and friend to many.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two
brothers; Jack Bailey and C.R. Bailey Jr.
Survivors include her husband
of 55 years, Shelby H.
Blankenship, son Gregory Blankenship
& wife Trish all of Hillsville VA Four grandchildren;
Kassidy, Khristian, Alston
& Destinee, one great
grandchild, Ava, along with a host of nieces and nephews.
Services will be held 2:00PM Saturday, April 1, 2017 from the Burns
Wornal Chapel of the Memorial Funeral Directory on the Athens Road in Princeton
with Pastor Larry McCallister Jr. officiating. Burial will follow in Roselawn
Memorial Gardens in Princeton. Serving as pallbearers will be David Bailey,
Michael Bailey, Dick Cook, Robert Green, Leonard Lane & Don McClay.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2017, Hillsville, Carroll Co., VA, Obituary
Published in Carroll News from Apr. 20 to
Apr. 21, 2017
Chester Lee Cochran, 91, of Hillsville, passed away on Thursday,
April 20, 2017 at Hillsville Rehab and Health Care. Mr. Cochran was born in Carroll
County to the late Emmett H. and Marie Blankenship Cochran.
Survivors include his wife, Jeanette L. Cochran of the home and
several cousins and other family members.
Funeral services will be held on Sunday, April 23, 2017 at
Vaughan-Guynn-McGrady Chapel at 4:00 PM with Pastor Jeff Pickett and Pastor
Amanda Hatfield Moore officiating. Burial will be in the North End Cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Charlottesville
City
+2017, Charlottesville City, VA, Obituary
The Daily Progress, (Charlottesville, VA) - September 14,
2017
Evelyn Hackett Marshall, 82, of Charlottesville, VA, died on
Sunday, September 10, 2017, at Martha Jefferson Hospital. Born on September 11,
1934, in Charlottesville, she was the daughter of Marvin Hackett and Elizabeth
Leake Hackett.
Ms. Marshall worked for Centel for 42 years before retiring. She
liked spending time with her family and friends, shopping, and pets.
She was also preceded in death by three daughters, Peggy Campbell, Julia Blankenship,
and Debra Marshall.
She is survived by her daughter, Evelyn Viar and her husband,
Mickey; five grandchildren, Richard Mahunik and partner, Geneva Sisk, Kenneth
Mahunik and partner, Tiffany Hicks, Candice Viar and partner, Matt Thacker, Amy
Bishop, and Jason Bishop; nine great grandchildren; one great great grandchild;
special friends Lucy Pritchett, Edna Bishop, and Charlotte Morris; and a host
of other friends and kind neighbors, all of whom looked out for her.
A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, September 14,
2017, at Hill & Wood Funeral Home. Interment will follow at Riverview
Cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Chesapeake
City
2017, Chesapeake City, VA, Obituary
Published in Portland Press Herald/Maine Sunday
Telegram on Apr. 25, 2017
Mary Ann Kirby Werner, 85, died on April 6, 2017.
Mary Ann grew up in Pittsburgh and graduated from St. Paul
Cathedral High School in 1949. After high school, she attended Seton Hill
College in Greensburg, PA where she received a bachelor's degree in Music
Education. Fresh out of
college in the summer of 1953, Mary Ann got a job at Camp Akiba in the Pocono
mountains. There, she met and quickly fell in love with her fellow counselor,
the handsome and charming redhead, Richard (Dick) Werner. Mary Ann and Dick married one year later on August 16 at
St. Paul Cathedral in Pittsburgh.
She was predeceased by her husband, Richard Werner, Sr., and her
brother, J. Lee Kirby, Jr.
Mary Ann is survived by her children,
Kathleen Werner-Leap of Santa Rosa, Calif., Joanne Abrams of Portland, Marion
Moulton and Richard Werner, Jr. of Virginia Beach, VA, Patricia Blankenship of South Portland, and Thomas Werner of
Daniels Island, SC; 11 grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and her
brother, Father Thomas Kirby of Pittsburgh.
A memorial mass is planned for August 14, 2017 at Our Lady of Hope
Church in Copake Falls, NY.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Chesterfield
+2017, Chester, Chesterfield Co., VA, Obituary
The Herald-Dispatch, (Huntington, WV) - October 4, 2017
Jewel Eden Wilson, 95, of Chester, VA, formerly of Ona, WV, passed
away Monday, October 2, 2017. She was born March 18, 1922, in Goodwyns Ferry,
VA, a daughter of the late Osee and Dema McCoy Vaught.
She was also preceded in death by her husband, Woodrow Wilson;
three sons, Ted Blankenship, Harold Blankenship and Vernon
Blankenship; stepdaughter,
Donna Boggess; and the father of her
sons, Ralph Blankenship.
She is survived by three sons,
Alvin Blankenship of Union, WV, Clarke Blankenship of Chester, VA, and Doug Blankenship of Sweet Springs, WV; stepchildren, Melvin
Wilson, Willard Wilson, Phyllis Wilson, Cathy Smith and Rick Wilson; and a host
of grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Thursday, October 5, 2017, at the
Wallace Funeral Home, Milton, WV, with Rev. Ron Burnsworth officiating. Burial
will be in Forest Memorial Park, Milton.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2017, Chesterfield, Chesterfield Co., VA, Obituary
Richmond Times-Dispatch (VA) - August 3, 2017
Robert L. Blankenship, 76 [1941], went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, August 1, 2017, in
Chesterfield, VA
Originally from Paint Bank, VA, Bob was a graduate of New Castle
High School and served in Okinawa Japan with the U.S. Army. A proud member of
Richmond-East Moose Lodge #1947, Bob was currently serving as the Lodge
Administrator.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Ira and
Lorine Blankenship; and his brother, Charles "CJ" Blankenship.
He is survived by wife, Peggy C. Blankenship ; children,
Kimberly B. Garber (Greg), Robert L. Blankenship II (Allisson), Jeffrey L. Blankenship (Aimee); stepchildren, Gina Owens (Jerry), Currie Stout Jr.; and grandchildren, Emily Blankenship , Amanda Owens and Kaylee Owens; and brothers, Rev. Randall Blankenship (Barbara) and Marvin Blankenship (Joyce).
A memorial service will be held on Saturday, August 5, 2017, 2 p.m.
at Richmond-East Family Center, 7167 Flag Ln., Mechanicsville, VA, 23111.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2017, Midlothian, Chesterfield
Co., VA, Obituary
The Florida Times-Union, (Jacksonville, FL) - February 15, 2017
Cornelia Connie W. Bradley, 96, went home to be with her Lord and
Savior Jesus Christ, on Wednesday, February 8, 2017. She passed away peacefully
at her home in Midlothian, Virginia surrounded by the love and comfort of her
daughter. Connie was born in Cheraw, South Carolina on August 1, 1920.
She is predeceased by her parents, Robert and Hettie Williams and
nine siblings, her husbands Edward A. Bardwell (20 years), Edwin L. Bradley,
Sr. (30 years) and her beloved daughter Jan B. Fullerton Jan is survived by
daughter, Aimee Floyd (Troy) and son, Ryan Fullerton (Karen).
Connie was a member of the Green Cove Springs VIA Women's Club and
the Garden Club. She was a volunteer at the Green Cove Springs Food Pantry and
the Historical Museum. Connie was a talented dancer who entertained at the
Green Cove Springs Senior Center with her dance group. Connie was a member of
the Methodist Church and later became a member of the First Presbyterian Church
of Green Cove Springs. After moving to Midlothian, Virginia, she became a member
of Bethany Place Baptist Church.
Connie was a beautiful, elegant, Southern woman. She was a fashion
icon, filled with manners and style. She loved to cook and bake and everyone
enjoyed her casseroles and sweet treats. She was a devoted Christian with a
pleasant smile and never said an unkind word about anyone. Connie also enjoyed
her crafts. She was a talented portrait and ceramic painter. You are fortunate
if you have any of her art work in your home.
Connie was also known as Mimi to her grand, great grand and
great-great grandchildren. They loved coming to Mimi's house to eat treats,
play on the piano, play chase/tag in the yard and just visit with their Mimi.
She will be missed, but her memories will forever live in their minds and
hearts.
Connie is survived by daughters
Gail Blankenship (Joe) and Penelope
B. DeWeese (Levis); sons Edwin L. Bradley, Jr. (Dot) and Robert M. Bradley
(Beth); 15 grandchildren, 26 great grandchildren, 4 great-great grandchildren
with 2 more on the way; several nieces and nephews and friends.
The funeral is in the Broadus-Raines Chapel , 501 Spring Street,
Green Cove Springs, on Saturday, February 18, at 11:00 A.M. Pastor Mark Hults
of First Presbyterian Church will officiate the service. Internment is at
Hickory Grove Cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2017, Midlothian, Chesterfield
Co., VA, Obituary
Richmond Times-Dispatch: Web Edition Articles (VA) - February 26,
2017
Cornelia "Connie" W. Bradley, 96, went home to be with
her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, on February 8, 2017. She passed away
peacefully at her home in Midlothian, VA, surrounded by the love and comfort of
her daughter. Connie was born in Cheraw, SC. on August 1, 1920.
Prior to her move to Virginia, Connie was a long-time resident of
Green Cove Springs, Fla., where she was a member of several community
organizations, a volunteer at the Food Pantry and Historical Museum and
entertained at the Senior Center with her dance group. Wherever she lived,
Connie quickly found membership in a local church. It was the same when she
moved to Midlothian and became a member of Bethany Place Baptist Church. Connie
was a beautiful, elegant, Southern woman. She was a fashion icon, filled with
manners and style. She loved to cook and bake for family, friends and the
Rotary Club. She was a devoted Christian, with a pleasant smile and never said
an unkind word about anyone. Connie also enjoyed her crafts. She was a talented
portrait and ceramic painter.
She was predeceased by her parents, Robert and Hettie Williams;
nine siblings; her husbands, Edward A. Bardwell (20 years), Edwin L. Bradley
Sr. (30 years); and her beloved daughter, Jan B. Fullerton. Jan is survived by
daughter, Aimee Floyd (Troy); and son, Ryan Fullerton (Karen).
Connie is survived by daughters,
Gail Blankenship (Joe) and Penelope
B. DeWeese (Levis); sons, Edwin L. Bradley Jr. (Dot) and Robert M. Bradley
(Beth); 15 grandchildren, 26 great-grandchildren, four great-great-grandchildren,
with two more on the way; and several nieces, nephews and friends.
A memorial service will be held at Bethany Place Baptist Church,
1501 S. Providence Rd., N Chesterfield, on Friday, March 3, at 11 a.m. Dr. Ben
Haygood will officiate the service.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2017, South Chesterfield, Chesterfield Co., VA Obituary
Published in The Progress-Index from Apr. 30
to May 1, 2017
Lester "Chucky" Harrison, 67, of South Chesterfield,
passed away on Friday, April 28, 2017, at the Medical College of Virginia, [Richmond
City, VA]. Born November
20, 1949, in Colonial Heights, Virginia, he was the son of the late Howard
Edward Harrison Sr. and Mary
Catherine Blankenship Harrison,
and was also preceded in death by two brothers, Ronnie and Dink Harrison; and a
nephew Mark Harrison.
Chucky was a member of Matoaca United Methodist Church and retired
from Philip Morris Park 500. He loved the outdoors and was a passionate fan of
the Denver Broncos, New York Yankees, Boston Celtics and NASCAR driver, Tony
Stewart. Chucky was a devoted husband, father and grandfather.
He is survived by his wife, Jennifer Leigh Harrison; two sons, Sean
and Dustin Harrison; two daughters, Nicole Harrison, Tara Turner and husband,
Shawn; five grandchildren, Taylor Harrison, Skyler Harrison, Cody Harrison,
Ethan Turner, Grayson Turner; four brothers, Howard Harrison Jr. and wife,
Deolinda, Jerry Harrison and wife, Sandra, Lewis Harrison and wife, Rose,
Phillip Harrison and wife Bridgette; three sisters, Betty O' Shields and
husband, Ronnie, Carol Paul and husband, Fred, Linda Monger and husband, David;
and numerous nieces and nephews.
A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, May 3,
2017, at Southlawn Memorial Park, Prince George, Virginia, with the Reverend
Richard Gordon officiating.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Clarke
+2017, White Post, Clarke
Co., VA, Obituary
http://www.tributes.com/obituary/show/Virginia-Elizabeth-Blankenship-104434204
Virginia Elizabeth Blankenship of White Post, Virginia, December 15, 1934 - February 2, 2017.
She was formerly from Augusta, West Virginia. She was married to Ervin.
Funeral services will be held on Sunday February 5 2017 at 2:00
P.M. in McKee Funeral Home Chapel Augusta WV with Pastor Randy Deem
officiating. Interment will follow in Ebenezer Cemetery Romney WV.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Craig
+2017, New Castle, Craig Co., VA, Obituary
http://www.tributes.com/obituary/show/Kerwin-George-Blankenship-104992265
Kerwin George Blankenship, 79 of New Castle, went to be with the Lord Friday, July 14, 2017.
He was born April 24, 1938, a son of the late Alderson L. and Allie Fair Blankenship.
Kerwin was a former employee at Walmart in Salem, VA for 11 years
and drove a tractor trailer for 31 years.
He is survived by loving wife
of 21 years Doodie Craft
Blankenship; daughter Samantha
Crews; adopted son & family Doug Williams; grandchildren Mindy Horton,
Angel and Michael Crews; great-grandchildren Benjamin and Adelyn Horton; sister Beatrice
Viers; brothers (Junior) Alderson L. Blankenship and Doc L. Blankenship.
Funeral Services will be held 2:00 PM Tuesday, July 18, 2017 at
Paitsel Funeral Home with Pastor Kenny Davis and Jim Morris officiating.
Interment will follow at Blankenship Family Cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2017, New Castle, Craig
Co., VA, Obituary
Mildred Pauline Quesenberry, 80, of New Castle and formerly of Glen Lyn and Pembroke departed
this life Tuesday evening, August 22, 2017 at Lewis-Gale Montgomery Hospital in
Blacksburg [Montgomery
Co., VA]. Born in Itmann,
WV on May 8, 1937, she was a daughter of the late Herbert Lee Blankenship, Sr. and Ora Edna
Richardson Blankenship.
She was raised in the faith of the Baptist Church and was retired
from Food Service at Virginia Tech.
She was preceded in death by her husband “Buck” Ulysses L.
Quesenberry.
She leaves to cherish her memory her son Thomas Quesenberry and his
wife Mary Jane of Pembroke; his daughters Sherry Medley and husband Kevin of
New Castle and Terry Robertson of Virginia Beach, VA; her brothers Herbert
Blankenship, Jr of North
Carolina and Harold Blankenship of Illinois; her sisters Charlotte Powell and husband Buster of WV and her sister Joann and
husband John of Ohio; her nine grandchildren; her ten great-grandchildren and
two great-great-grandsons.
Funeral services will be conducted Friday at 2:00 pm in the Kendall
Funeral Home, 605 Snidow St., Pembroke with burial following in West View
Cemetery in Blacksburg.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2017, New Castle, Craig Co., VA, Obituary
October 21, 2017 Virginia
(Doodie) Louise Craft Blankenship, 71 of New Castle, went to be with the Lord, Saturday, October 21,
2017.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Kerwin
Blankenship; parents, Charles
and Mary Craft; son, Charles F. Reynolds; daughter, Heather S. Reynolds; and a
brother, Carl L. Craft.
She is survived by daughter and son-in-law, Samantha and Michael
Crews; adopted son and family, Doug Williams; three grandchildren Melinda
(Dylan) Horton, Angelina Crews and Michael Crews; two great-grandchildren,
Benjamin and Adeline Horton; brother and sister-in-law, Charles and Sylvia
Craft; brother, Jimmy Craft; sister and brother-in-law, Bobbie and Billy
Perkins; numerous nieces, nephews, and friends.
Funeral Services will be held 2 p.m. Tuesday, October 24, 2017 at
Paitsel Funeral Home with Jim Morris officiating. Interment will follow at the Blankenship Family Cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Danville
City
+2017, Danville City, VA, Obituary
Danville Register & Bee (VA) - July 7, 2017
Mrs. Sadie (Maxey) Louise Lewis, age 71, of 2101 Kentuck Rd.,
Danville, VA, passed away on Monday, July 3, 2017, at Roanoke Memorial
Hospital. Mrs. Lewis was born in Danville, VA, on October 4, 1945, to the late Annie Blankenship Maxey and Howard Maxey.
Mrs. Lewis worked as a secretary for Lewis Construction.
Mrs. Lewis is survived by her loving husband, Terry Lewis; one son,
Ricky Wilson and significant other, Tammie; daughter, Tina Gauldin and husband,
Frank; granddaughter, Samantha Barrett; grandson, Christopher Wilson;
great-granddaughter, Ava Barrett; siblings, Maybelle Worley, Betty Jane Wilson,
Judy Maxey, Raymond Maxey, Ronald Maxey and his wife, Janet, and Gary Glenn
Maxey and his wife, Lesa; father-in-law, Esta L. Lewis; brother-in-law, Ronnie
Lewis and his wife, Sylvia; and sister-in-law, Lawana K Lewis and her husband,
Roger.
In addition to her parents, Mrs. Lewis was preceded in death by one
son, Jeffrey Wilson; two brothers, Lewis Maxey and Walter Maxey; one
brother-in-law, Julius Worley; and one sister-in-law, Shelby Maxey.
Barker Funeral Services is respectfully serving the Lewis family.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2017, Danville City, VA, Obituary
Danville Register & Bee (VA) - August 7, 2017
Gracie Whitlow Fink, 88, of 508 Cliff St, Danville, VA, died on
Saturday, August 5, 2017, at Danville Regional Medical Center after being in
declining health since February. Mrs. Fink was born in Franklin County, VA, on
July 4, 1929, daughter of the late Hampton H. Whitlow and the late Mary Blankenship Whitlow.
She spent all of her life in the Danville area where she worked for
over 45 years as a spinner at Dan River Mills until her retirement. Mrs. Fink
loved working and later enjoyed working as a unit helper at Roman Eagle. She
was a member of Central Blvd Church of God.
She married Clarence Earl Fink who predeceased her. In addition to
her parents and husband; a granddaughter, Robin Hall; five sisters and six
brothers also predeceased her.
Survivors include daughter, Rita Hall (Larry, Sr.) of Danville, VA;
grandchildren, Jerry Hall (Mallory) of Danville, VA, and Larry Hall Jr.
(Stacey) of Danville, VA; great-grandchildren, Brandon Hall and Peyton Hall,
both of Danville, VA; and a brother, Allen Whitlow of Danville, VA
Funeral services will be conducted on Wednesday, August 9, 2017, at
2 p.m. at the Wrenn-Yeatts North Main Chapel with the Reverend John Meadows and
the Reverend Kenneth Barnes officiating. Interment will follow the service in
Highland Burial Park.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Dickenson
2017, Haysi, Dickenson
Co., VA, Obituary
Dickenson Star (VA) - October 25, 2017
George Moses Deel, age 79 of Greenbrier Road, Haysi, passed away
Thursday, October 19, 2017 at his home. Born in Buchanan County, he was a son
of the late Emory Floyd and Nancy Jane Deel.
He was a retired school teacher and bus driver for Buchanan County and
was of the Old Regular Baptist faith
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by brothers,
Elmer, Joe, Earl, Robert and David and sisters, Ocie Hill and Rosa Mae Ramey.
Survivors include a brother, Emory Deel of Gray, Tenn., a niece, Brenda Blankenship of Haysi, a great-nephew, Jimmy (Trish)Blankenship of Haysi, great-great
nieces, Laken (Casey) Lester of Grundy and Beverly Blankenship of Haysi, a great-great nephew,
Cody Blankenship of Haysi and a great-great-great niece,
Hailee Rose Lester also other nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were conducted at 11 a.m. Monday, October 23, 2017
at Haysi Funeral Home with Elders Roger Coleman, Andy Deel and Mark Justice
officiating. Burial followed in Deel Family Cemetery, Greenbrier. Pallbearers were Cody Blankenship, Ralph Coleman, Gallie Deel, Jimmy Darrell
Deel, Casey Lester and Bobby Lester. Honorary pallbearers were Freda Powers,
Lincare employees, doctors and staff of Bristol Regional Hospital.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2017, Haysi, Dickenson
Co., VA, Obituary
Dickenson Star (VA) - November 7, 2017
Wiley Clark Owens, Jr., age 91, of Haysi, was born May 6, 1926, and was called to be
with his Lord on November 1, 2017. He was the son of the late Wiley Clark Owens
and Elizabeth Cantrell Owens.
In his later years, he retired from Pittston Coal Company and
enjoyed farming full time. He served three stints in the United States Army.
These included serving under General Patton during two tours in World War II,
also one tour in the Korean War. He served as a ruling Elder in the Big Ridge
Presbyterian Church for many years.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by five
brothers, Edward, Ira, George, Willie and Marvin Owens, three sisters, Nellie Hall, Golda Blankenship and Margie Wooten, three half-brothers,
Frank, Jessie and Howard Owens, four half-sisters, Sarah Gilbert, Simelda
Owens, Orpha Owens and Mary Owens and a son-in-law, Gary Tackett.
He is survived by his wife of 66 years, Vera Owens, two daughters,
Aline Tackett of Haysi and Melissa (Walter) Belcher of Wise, three
grandchildren, Garrick (Katie) Tackett of Williamsburg, Lindsay (John) Duffy of
Simpsonville, S.C. and Lauryn Belcher of Wise, five great-grandchildren,
Gabriella, Guilianna, Gabriel and Genna Tackett and Emmeryn Duffy, two
brothers-in-law, Duster (Sue) Willis of Ocala, Fl. and Lewis (Barbara) Owens of
Haysi.
Funeral services were conducted at 11 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 4, at Big
Ridge Presbyterian Church with Pastor Ross Lindley officiating. Burial followed
in Tackett-Owens Cemetery, Big Ridge. Pallbearers were Walter Belcher, Jervie
Wiley Owens, Matthew Owens, Danny Sargent, Bennie Sutherland and Kelly Rose.
Honorary pallbearers were Lewis Owens and Troy O'Quinn.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Golda Sue
Blankenship – b.09Mar1929 – d.12Apr1994 – SSDI-KY,
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/102675126
SSDI: Blankenship,
Golda S., 65, 09Mar1929 - 12Apr1994, Haysi, Dickenson, VA, KY-400-36-8753
+2017, Haysi, Dickenson
Co., VA, Obituary
Dickenson Star (VA) - November 7, 2017
Ralph Deel, 70 of Haysi passed away Sunday, Oct. 29, 2017 at his
residence. Ralph was born November 10, 1946 in Royal City to Percy Deel of
Vansant and the late Florence
Helen Blankenship Deel.
Ralph was a member and deacon of Emmanuel Old Regular Baptist
Church for year.
Besides his mother Ralph was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Ezekiel and Rebecca
Blankenship, paternal
grandparents, Willoughby and Bessie Deel; nephew, Michael Edwards and several
aunts and uncles.
In addition to his father, Percy (Evelyn), Ralph is survived by his
wife, Sarah Catherine "Cathy" Bailey Deel of Haysi; son, Ralph Nathan
Deel of Haysi and sister, Susie Edwards of Santa Fe, NM. Also survived by
nephew, Bo (Ellen) Edwards; great-nephew, Declan Michael Edwards; mother and
father –in-law, Monroe and Nell Bailey; brother-in-law, Tony (Cathy) Bailey and
niece by marriage, Ashley (Clifton) Kennon.
Funeral services were conducted Wednesday Nov. 1, 2017 at noon from
the Emmanuel Old Regular Baptist Church with Elder Toby Bailey, Elder Carvel
Edwards, Elder David O'Quinn, Elder Tony Yates and Brother Thomas Hill. Burial
followed at the Bailey Family Cemetery, Haysi.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Fairfax
City
+2017, Fairfax City, VA, Obituary
The Bland County Messenger, (Marion, VA) - August 26, 2017
Ruby Aliene Catron Blankenship, age 79, passed away on Monday, August 21, 2017, at her home in
Fairfax, VA She was born in Wytheville, VA on November 15, 1937, to the late
Lawrence Early Catron and Sallie Isabelle Catron.
She was also preceded in death by her eldest grandson, John Bilbow,
Jr.
She is survived by her husband
of 59 years, Donald Blankenship; children
and spouses, Terry and
Brenda Blankenship of Glen Allen, VA and Rebecca and John
Bilbow of Woodstock, VA; grandchildren and spouse, Danielle and Chris Delo of
Fairfax, VA and Robert, James, and Elizabeth Bilbow of Woodstock, VA;
great-granddaughters, Lilian and Claire Delo; and siblings, Patsye Irvin, Norma
Grubb, Betty Spraker, Fleta Irvin, Ronnie Catron, CD Catron, and Vickie Lokos.
A funeral service will be held at 1 p.m., Saturday, August 26,
2017, at Berea Christian Church in Wytheville.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Floyd
+2017, Floyd, Floyd
Co., VA, Funeral
http://www.tributes.com/obituary/show/Jeffrey-Blankenship-105277952
Jeffrey Blankenship,
November 22, 1972 - September 29, 2017, Floyd, Virginia
Funeral services will be conducted Friday, October 6, 2017 at 11am
at the Hurst-Scott Funeral Chapel in Richlands, Virginia with the Rev. Dannie
Short officiating. Interment will follow at the Clinch Valley Memorial Cemetery
in Richlands, Virginia.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2017, Floyd, Floyd
Co., VA, Obituary
http://www.hurstscottfuneralhomes.com/obituaries/Jeffrey-Blankenship/#!/Obituary
Jeffrey Blankenship, age 44, of
Floyd, Virginia, formerly of the Richlands area, passed away Friday, September
29, 2017 in Roanoke, Virginia. He was the son of Roy and Bernice
Lester Blankenship of Doran, Virginia.
He was preceded in death by a sister,
Patsy
Marie Blankenship.
Survivors, in addition to his parents,
are: Sisters: Mary Martin and husband, Gary of Doran, Virginia Tammy Hunnell and
husband, Douglas of Richlands, Virginia; Brother: David Blankenship of Doran,
Virginia; Special Friends: Elize Osborne and Matthew Osborne; Special Friends
and Caregivers: Larry and Barbara Hatcher; Mr. and Mrs. Jack Walls; and the
staff of Cumberland Mountain.
Funeral services will be conducted
Friday, October 6, 2017 at 11am at the Hurst-Scott Funeral Chapel in Richlands,
Virginia with the Rev. Dannie Short officiating. Interment will follow at the
Clinch Valley Memorial Cemetery in Richlands, Virginia. Pallbearers will be:
Paul Lester, Randy Cordle, Kenny Cordle, Douglas Hunnell, David Culbertson, and
Matthew Osborne.
Roy Blankenship,
Jr. – b.01Sep1951 – Doran, VA: https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:KY4N-PXR
+2017, Willis, Floyd
Co., VA, Obituary
The Bland County Messenger, (Marion, VA) - November 23, 2017
Shirley Huff Sutphin, 69, passed away on Thursday, November 16,
2017.
She is survived by her husband of 47 years, Wendell Sutphin; son, Jerry Sutphin (Kim); daughter, Mary Blankenship (David); brothers,
Jordon Huff (Bea), Joyce Huff, James Huff (Pat), and Silas Huff (Diane);
sisters, Janie Stevers (Gerald), Carolyn Rue(Bob), and Mabelle Choudhurry
(Sal); and grandchildren, Caleb Blankenship (Cortney), Lydia Blankenship , and Emma
Blankenship .
A funeral service was held at 1 p.m. Saturday, November 18, 2017,
at Maberry Funeral Home with Pastor Kenneth Poston officiating, interment held
in the Harris Cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Franklin
City
+2017, Franklin City, VA, Death
Published in The Virginian Pilot on Apr. 21,
2017
Steve Michael Jones, 63 [1954], passed away April 19, 2017 at Southside Regional Medical
Center in Petersburg, [City,
VA]. Steve was a native of
Bedford and reared in Gretna. He was a son of the late George A. and Doris Blankenship Jones.
Steve was a retired Master Trooper with thirty years of service
with the Virginia State Police and was a member of Courtland Baptist Church,
Masonic Lodge #151 AF&AM and the Franklin Shrine Club.
Survivors include his wife of thirty eight years, Cindy Jones, one
daughter, Christine Doggett of Ridgway, IL, two sons, Derrick Jones of Waldorf,
MD and Brandon Jones of Franklin, one brother, the Honorable George A. Jones,
Jr and his wife Kaye of Chatham, five grandchildren, Caleb Jones, Jessica
Doggett, Jeremy Doggett, Graci Jo Doggett and Ashlyn Brown, dear friend, 1st
Sgt. Greg Jackson and Steve's pets, Sassy and Patch.
A funeral will be held at 2PM Saturday, April 22, 2017 at Courtland
Baptist Church with Dr. Robert Carpenter officiating. Masonic Rites will be
accorded at the church.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Doris B. Jones – b.20Nov1926 - Gretna,
Pittsylvania Co., VA: https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:JR8M-PX3
+2017, Franklin City, VA, Obituary
Published in The Virginian Pilot on Dec. 14,
2017
Lena Rose Blankenship peacefully slipped into the arms of her precious Lord and Savior
on December 12, 2017.
Lena Rose was a loving and devoted wife to her late husband "Billy" for 61 wonderful years, and it was rare to ever see one
without the other. She always found the greatest pleasure in things that
involved family and always looked forward to having the whole crowd at her
house. She was famous for her potato salad and fried chicken, and always made
room for anyone who showed up. Her house was always decorated for every special
holiday to make sure all the kids would enjoy themselves to the fullest. It
would be hard to imagine anyone loving children more than Lena Rose. Her
sunshine was in the faces of her four children and their spouses, twelve grandchildren,
fourteen great grandchildren and dozens of niece's and nephews. She also
started keeping several young couples kids in hers and Billy's home. She always
had a long waiting list of parents wanting Mrs. Lena to care for their little
ones. She wound up keeping most from birth until they started school and has
maintained rapport with many beyond their college years. She accepted Christ as
her Savior at a young age and devoted herself to a life in God's service. She
served on numerous boards and committees in every Church she attended, and was
always quick to prepare a dish for a family in need. One of her greatest
passions was teaching Sunday School which she did for over 50 years.
She was a 1953 graduate of Courtland High School, a member of
Franklin Congregational Christian Church and a former member of Hunterdale
Christian Church.
Lena was predeceased by her parents, Presley Lee Cobb and Thelma
December Bradshaw "Mammy" Cobb and two sisters, Sally Blythe and
Oretha Newsome.
Left to cherish her memory is one daughter Julie B. Grizzard (Timmy), three sons, William H. Blankenship, Jr. (Sandie), Michael L. Blankenship (Sandy) and Brandon
P. Blankenship (Lynn) and one
sister Bernice Carr Wilson.
A funeral will be held at 11 AM Saturday December 16, 2017 in
Wright Funeral Home with the Rev. James H. Hyatt, Jr. and Pastor Matthew Kidd
officiating. The burial will follow at Poplar Spring Cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Franklin
+2017, Boones Mill, Franklin Co., VA, Obituary
The Roanoke Times, (VA) - March 17, 2017
Herbert Hoover McBride, 86 [1931], of Boones Mill died Wednesday, March 15,
2017.
Mr. McBride was a United States Air Force Veteran serving during
the Korean Conflict. He was a longtime member of Boones Mill Church of the
Brethren and retired from a long career at Yellow Freight. After retirement he
became a full-time Papa to his granddaughters, who loved spending time with
him.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Burbie Jamison McBride;
parents, Bailey and Ludie McBride; and brothers, David McBride and Willard
McBride.
Surviving are his son and daughter-in-law, Keith and Teresa Turner
McBride; grandchildren, Taylor Anne and Sydney Ava McBride; brother, Allen
McBride (Mary); sisters, Bernice Blankenship, Ruth Preston (Donald), Rachel Campbell
(Thomas), Joyce Nichols (Don); in-laws, Hazel Harmon (Harry), Billy Guilliams,
and Mary Mullins; several nieces and nephews.
Graveside services will be conducted from Franklin Memorial Park 2
pm. Sunday with Pastor Harry Shelton officiating.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
1940 Census,
Rocky Mount District, Franklin Co., VA,
Mcbride, B. M. 37, M, VA, Head,
Mcbride, Lutie 29, F, VA, Wife,
Mcbride, Willard 12, M, VA, Son,
Mcbride, Allen 11, M, VA, Son,
Mcbride, Herbert 09, M, VA, Son,
Mcbride, Rachel 07, F, VA, Dau,
Mcbride, Ruth 05, F, VA, Dau,
Mcbride, Bernice 01, F, VA, Dau,
https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:VRYB-TN8
Bernice M.
Blankenship – b.Sep1938 - Glade Hill, VA: https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:KY77-TGC
Relatives -
Betty L. Blankenship, Charles H. Blankenship, Dorothy F. Blankenship, Frances
L. Blankenship, James Clifford Blankenship, Janice T. Blankenship, Judith H.
Blankership, James C. Blankenship, Michael Blankenship James, Michael Dennis
Blankenship, Mike Blankenship, Ray Blankenship, Raymond L. Blankenship.
2017, Boones Mill, Franklin Co., VA, Obituary
Martinsville Bulletin (VA) - August 9, 2017
Michael Eugene Byrd, 68 of Boones Mill, VA, passed away on Monday,
August 7, 2017.
After a career in Home Manufacturing Mike retired as President/CEO
of Smart Machines, Martinsville, VA He was a member of Bethlehem Church of the
Brethren where he served in many capacities over the years including Trustee,
Deacon Chairman, Board Chairman and Finance Committee. Mike was a caring
husband, son, brother, friend and neighbor always desiring to help others.
He is preceded in death by his mother, Reva Wilson Byrd;
father-in-law, Marvin Webster Sr.
Mike is survived by his beloved wife of 45 years, Judy Webster
Byrd; father, Clarence W. Byrd; mother-in-law, Dorothy Webster; brother, Don
Byrd (Barbara); sister, Sharon Layman (Dan); his in-laws, M. Cary Webster
(Carolyn), Dottie Truman (Wayne), Shirley Simmons (Andrew); several nieces and nephews, Terry Blankenship (Philip), Jason Byrd
(Kelly), Katie Flynn (Peter), Daniel Layman, David Webster (Mitzi), Brad Truman
(Missy), Melissa Truman and Marvin Simmons (Kasey); several great nieces and
nephews along with aunts and uncles; and Dakota and Joey.
Graveside services will be conducted 11 a.m. Friday, August 11,
2017 at Bethlehem Church of the Brethren Cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2017, Ferrum, Franklin
Co., VA, Obituary
The Roanoke Times, (VA) - November 18, 2017
Kenneth Neil Peters, 79, of Ferrum, passed away Friday, November
17, 2017. He was born September 14, 1938 the son of the late Luther H. Peters
and Mae Trail Peters.
He was preceded in death by a brother, Luther Peters, Jr.; sister,
Mary Sue Peters.
Surviving are his wife of 42 years, Judy A. Peters; two sisters, Janet Blankenship (Butch), Linda Edwards (J.B.).
Funeral services will be conducted 2 p.m. on Sunday, November 19,
2017 at Lynch Conner Bowman Funeral Home with Pastor Terry Covey officiating.
Interment will follow in Maple Grove Cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2017, Glade Hill, Franklin
Co., VA, Obituary
The Franklin News-Post, (VA) - June 23, 2017
Donald Raymond (Donnie) Houston, 76 of Glade Hill passed away on
Tuesday, June 20, 2017. He was born on May 7, 1941 a son of the late Raymond
and Myrtle Perdue Houston.
He was also preceded in death by his wife, Judy Autry Houston.
He is survived by his daughter,
Lynne Blankenship (Robert); grandsons, Hunter and William; sisters, Sue Chitwood (Danny), Sharon
Jones; brother, Larry Houston (Patsy).
Services will be private. Arrangements by Conner-Bowman Funeral
Home & Crematory, 62 VA Market Place Drive, Rocky Mount.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2017, Moneta, Franklin
Co., VA, Obituary
Bristol Herald Courier (VA) - June 23, 2017
Willis "Bill" Patten Lawrie of Moneta, Virginia was born
on January 11, 1953, in Doylestown, Pennsylvania. He went home to his heavenly
Father on June 19, 2017, surrounded by his loving family.
Bill attended Virginia Tech and the University of Virginia and
received his Masters of Architecture specializing in solar design. He became an
internationally recognized, award winning architect of forensic labs, including
the Roanoke Lab, Quantico FBI lab, the Central Forensic Science Lab in Richmond,
and the largest forensic lab in North America, located in Toronto, Canada. He
also designed beautiful residential homes nestled amongst the woods, featuring
solar and geothermal power. Bill was a loving husband and father who dedicated
himself to providing a fulfilling life for his family. At heart he was an
outdoorsman and adventurer who loved to study and appreciate nature. He enjoyed
sharing his passion for astronomy and sailing with those he loved. He relished
working with his hands and enjoyed cultivating the land, leaving everything
better than he found it. His faith in God and his love of family was strong and
carried him peacefully through his year-long battle with cancer.
He was preceded in passing by his son, Steven Robert Lawrie;
mother, Mary Eaton Lawrie; father, Archer Lawrie; brother, James Woodman
Lawrie; and sister, Esther Anne "Nancy" Lawrie.
He is survived by his wife, Susan Kay Lawrie; daughter, Bonnie
Anne Blankenship; son,
Christopher Lee Lawrie; and brother, Peter Eaton Lawrie.
Bill loved science and wanted to contribute to society even after
his passing, so at his request his body has been donated to science and
research. A memorial service will be held at Radford Baptist Church on Sunday,
June 25, 2017, at 4 p.m.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2017, Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., VA, Obituary
The Franklin News-Post, (VA) - May 29, 2017
Eunice Boitnott Minton, 94, of Rocky Mount, went to her heavenly
home Wednesday, May 24, 2017. She was
born December 22, 1922 the daughter of the late Jacob Boitnott and Maggie Mills
Boitnott.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Charlie Minton; two sons,
Junior Minton, Claude Minton; two brothers, Joe Boitnott, Reece Boitnott; four
sisters, Beulah Thomas, Mary Moses, Goldie Mullins, Bernice Minton.
Surviving are her brother, Wayne Boitnott (Jenny); left to cherish
many memories are her three daughters,
Elizabeth "Liz"
Blankenship (Ronnie), Dora McGuire (Randy), Betty McCroskey; six grandchildren, Donna Hodges, Keith Blankenship
(Debbie), Jesse "J.L." Yopp (Rebecca), Lorraine Shively, Jerry
Minton, Ernest Minton; eight great grandchildren, Taw Hodges (Stephanie),
Samantha Stuphin (John), Allen Yopp, Medaline Yopp, Jackson Yopp, Kala VanDyke,
Ashley VanDyke, Haley Plogger; three great great grandchildren, Clayton Hodges,
Alison Hodges, Cash Stuphin; two daughters-in-law, Jean Cash, Betty Minton.
Funeral services will be conducted 2 p.m. Monday at Lynch Conner
Bowman Funeral Home with Pastor Rick Poland officiating. Interment will follow
in the Minton Family Cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2017, Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., VA, Obituary
The Roanoke Times, (VA) - June 15, 2017
Mary (Magdalene) Wright Hodges, 82, of Rocky Mount died Tuesday,
June 13, 2017.
Magdalene was preceded in death by her parents, Dennis and Mazie
Wright; brothers, Carl and Raymond; two sons, Ronnie Wayne Hodges, Sr. and Neal
Hodges.
Left to cherish her memory are her son, Jerry Hodges (Donna), Lisa
Hodges Young (Bryan); 16 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; two brothers,
Tommy Wright (Thelma), David Wright (Brenda); sisters, Sylvia Young, Judy Creasy (Roger), Jean Love (Jimmy), Ruby
Harris (Tim), Betty Ayers (Skeeter), Darlene Blankenship (Harry); and her companion for 20 plus years,
Lewis Temple.
Funeral services will be conducted from Flora Funeral Chapel 2 p.m.
Thursday with Chaplain Rick Poland officiating. Interment will follow in the
Alley-Hodges Family Cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2017, Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., VA, Obituary
The Franklin News-Post, (VA) - June 16, 2017
Mary (Magdalene) Wright Hodges, 82, of Rocky Mount died Tuesday,
June 13, 2017.
Magdalene was preceded in death by her parents, Dennis and Mazie
Wright; brothers, Carl and Raymond; two sons, Ronnie Wayne Hodges, Sr. and Neal
Hodges.
Left to cherish her memory are her son, Jerry Hodges (Donna), Lisa
Hodges Young (Bryan); 16 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; two brothers,
Tommy Wright (Thelma), David Wright (Brenda); sisters, Sylvia Young, Judy Creasy (Roger), Jean Love (Jimmy), Ruby
Harris (Tim), Betty Ayers (Skeeter), Darlene Blankenship (Harry); and her companion for 20 plus years,
Lewis Temple.
Funeral services were conducted from Flora Funeral Chapel 2 p.m.
Thursday with Chaplain Rick Poland officiating. Interment followed in the
Alley-Hodges Family Cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Fredericksburg
City
2017, Fredericksburg City, VA, Obituary
Regina May Hawkins, 60, of Fredericksburg, VA passed away Thursday,
February 23, with her loving family by her side. Mrs. Hawkins was born on
August 4, 1956 in Fredericksburg, VA
Mrs. Hawkins was a manager of 7-Eleven for 27 years. She loved
bingo, taking short rides around town, spending time with her family and
friends, and being with her cat Max.
Mrs. Hawkins was preceded in death by her parents, Eugene and Joyce
Merryman; a brother, Jimmy Merryman; and a grandchild, Brittney Nicole Bennett.
Mrs. Hawkins is survived by her loving husband of 33 years, Richard
Hawkins; her two daughters, Tammy Blankenship and Jamie Barnard; her four grandchildren, Christina Pritt, Robert Blankenship, Richard Barnard, and David Barnard; one
great-grandchild, Madilyn May Pritt; two sisters, Gloria Greimann and Deloris
Danford; and two brothers, Thomas Merryman and Kenneth Merryman.
A service will be held at noon on Tuesday, Feb. 28, at Covenant
Funeral Service, Fredericksburg. Interment will follow in Sunset Memorial
Gardens. Pallbearers will be Richard
Hawkins, Wayne Blankenship, Robert Blankenship, Richard Barnard, Justin Pritt, and Ollie Hansell.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2017, Fredericksburg City, VA Obituary
The Free Lance-Star, (Fredericksburg, VA) - April 18, 2017
Alvie Vester Street, 73, passed away peacefully in his home on
Sunday, April 16, 2017. Alvie was a native of Whitewood, VA and a former
resident of Richlands, VA
Alvie was a wonderful husband, father, and grandfather (everyone
says that, but we mean it). He was a quiet man who let his actions do the
talking, and those actions spoke of love, integrity, and honor to all who knew
him. He loved watching sports, reading the newspaper, visiting with family and
friends, and playing Rook very badly. Alvie wowed his kids with his fix-it
skills, as they grew up knowing that he could fix anything with either duct
tape or WD-40. He was a die-hard Dodgers fan, and inspired a love of baseball
in all three of his kids (yes, even the girls). Even though he spent his life
celebrating his birthday on May 14th, he learned in his early 60s that he was,
in fact, born on May 24th. He spent his life from that point on celebrating two
birthdays every year (and trying to get presents for both!).
Alvie was preceded in death by his parents, Arthur Street and Gracie Blankenship Street of Raven; and two brothers Chester Street of Lebanon and Charlie
Street of Raven.
He is survived by one brother, Jerry Street and his wife, Betty of
Cedar Bluff; and two sisters, Lily Jane Cooper and her husband, Sherman of
Stafford and Brenda Mitchell of Pea Patch. He is also survived by many
wonderful cousins, nieces, and nephews. He is survived by his wife, Cathern
Barnett Street, of Stafford.; and his three children, Michelle Murphy and her
husband John of Spotsylvania, Michael Street of Stafford and Ginny Gholson and
her wife, Sarah of Ashburn. Alvie was also a terrific pop-pop to Christopher,
Victoria, and Gracie, and he was keenly anticipating the birth of a new little
grandson in June.
A service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, April 21 at the Singleton
Funeral Service, Cedar Bluff. Burial will follow in Street Family Cemetery,
Rowe.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Galax
City
2017, Galax City, VA, Obituary
The Galax Gazette, (VA) - September 13, 2017
Patricia Blanche Wilburn Dennis, 74, of Galax, died Sunday, Sept.
3, 2017, at Twin County Regional Hospital. She was born Feb. 9, 1943, in Giles
County to the late Randolph and Gray Wilburn.
Survivors include two daughters,
Deborah Dennis Aroche of Sparta, NC., and Donita Blankenship
and husband, Jason of Galax; son, Andy Dennis of Giles; sister, Elizbeth Wilburn
Clark and husband, Charles of Laurel, Md.,; seven grandchildren; four
great-grandchildren; one niece; and a nephew.
Services will be held at a later date. High Country Services is
serving the family.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Giles
+2017, Narrows, Giles Co., VA, Obituary
http://hosting-22456.tributes.com/obituary/show/Mildred-Spicer-Thorne-104733776
Mildred Spicer Thorne, 87 of Narrows, went home to be with the Lord
on Sunday, April 30th, 2017. A lifelong resident of Giles County, she was born
on November 3rd, 1929, and was the daughter of the late Joseph Spicer and Josephine Blankenship Spicer.
Mildred was a faithful member of New Valley Fellowship in Narrows
and a passionate Virginia Tech Hokie fan. She enjoyed tending to flowers and
flower beds, cookouts, holidays and birthday celebrations with her family. She
also made many friends while working at the former Blackwell's IGA in Narrows.
Mildred also enjoyed housekeeping and keeping her home immaculate. A loving
wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister and friend, she will be
dearly missed by her family.
In addition to her mother and father, she was preceded in death by
all of her brothers and sisters; and a special niece, Shirley Walters.
Left to cherish her memory are her husband of 68 years, Aubrey Thorne;
three children, Pam Cardwell and husband Larry of Narrows; Mark Thorne of Pine
Mountain, Georgia; Angie Shupe and husband Jerry of Danville, Virginia; three
grandchildren, Charity Hughes of Narrows, Tanner Carbaugh of Blacksburg, and
Austin Gill of Erwin, Tennessee; four great-grandchildren, Lauryn Hughes, Leah
Hughes, Summer Gill, and Autumn Gill; seven step-grandchildren; 15 step-great
grandchildren; a special brother-in-law, Rocky Thorne and wife Mitzi of
Narrows; a special niece, Skeeter Sheally and husband John of Narrows; several
nieces, nephews, cousins, and many special friends, including Geraldine.
Funeral service will be held Wednesday, May 3rd, 2017 at 2 PM in
the Chapel of Riffe's Funeral Service in Narrows with Rev. D.J. Chambers
officiating. Burial will follow in Fairview Cemetery in Narrows.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2017, Narrows, Giles Co., VA, Obituary
Lois Blankenship Clark, 73 [1944], of Narrows, VA, passed away Saturday, June 10, 2017.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Emmitte
and Minnie Blankenship; and brother, Jerry.
Lois is survived by her devoted husband, Charlie Clark; three
children, Burman Clark and wife, Karen, Sherri Billos and husband, Robert, and
Eddie Clark. Her grandchildren, Ross, Olivia, Rebecca, Steven, John, Maggie,
Emily and Luke, were her pride and joy and they in turn loved her dearly.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, June 15, 2017
at Cornerstone Pentecostal Church, 809 College Street, Narrows, VA
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2017, Narrows, Giles Co., VA, Obituary
The Roanoke Times, (VA) - September 19, 2017
Alma Claudine Hager Hale, 87, of Narrows went home to be with the
Lord Sunday, September 17th, 2017. A lifelong resident of Giles County, she was
born on July 28th, 1930 and was the daughter of the late Lake and Elsie Mae
Burton Hager.
Alma enjoyed gardening and cooking.
In addition to her mother and father, she was preceded in death her
husband, Herburt Hale; an infant son, Michael Hale; four sisters, Cleatis
Burton, Dorothy Perdue, Cora Leftwich, and Annabelle Hager; and two brothers,
Carless Hager and Marvin Hager.
Left to cherish her memory are a brother, Edison Hager and wife,
Carol of Rich Creek; a sister, Katherine Bowles of Roanoke; a special niece, Mae Sue Blankenship of Narrows; a special nephew and best
friend, Alvie Hale of Narrows; and many nieces, nephews, cousins and special
friends.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, September 19th,
2017 in the Chapel of Riffe's Funeral Service in Narrows. Burial will follow in
Cedar Grove Cemetery in the Wolf Creek Community near Narrows.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2017, Narrows, Giles Co., VA, Obituary
October 20, 2017 Dwight Miller Gilmer, 74, and Barbara Ann Conley Gilmer, 72, of the Clendennin
Community near Narrows departed this life Friday, October 20, 2017 in a tragic
automobile accident near their home.
Barbara and Dwight lived and farmed and raised their family in the
Clendennin Community all of their married life, and worshiped at Bethel Chapel.
They were married at the church on February 10, 1963 and the Lord gave them 54
years of a fulfilled life.
Dwight Miller Gilmer, was born February 10, 1943 in Clendennin to
the late Earl Miller Gilmer and the late Virginia Pauline Deaton Gilmer. He was
a member of the Pearisburg High School Class of 1961, the last class of
"Red Devils". He was retired from the Celanese Plant Boiler House
with 63 years service but was always a farmer at heart.
Barbara Ann Conley Gilmer was born October 23, 1945 in Pearisburg
to George Houston and Frances Beatrice Meredith. She was a devoted Christian
and very active in her church work. She was the daughter of Frances Beatrice
Meredith Conley of Narrows and the late George Houston Conley.
Dwight and Barbara were blessed to be the parents of two daughters and their husbands, "Pete" Danita and Jimmy Blankenship
of Narrows and "Charlie" Melody and Kevin Price of Pearisburg; their grandchildren, Justin Price (Kellie), Courtney Blankenship (DJ) of Pearisburg; Garret Blankenship (Abby) of Narrows; and five great-grandchildren.
She leaves her mother; and a brother, Jimmie Martin of Narrows to
cherish her memory.
He leaves a sister and brother-in-law Fern and Eddie Kendall of
Pembroke and a brother Elliott G. "Buck" Gilmer of Narrows to cherish
his memory.
Funeral services will be conducted Tuesday, October 24, 2017 at 2
pm. in Bethel Chapel, Clendennin Road, Narrows, with Pastor Eddie Kendall
officiating. Burial will follow in Birchlawn Burial Park in Pearisburg. The
family will receive friends at the church, Monday evening, October 23, 2017
from 5 until 8 p.m.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Jimmy R
Blankenship – b.15May1963 – Narrows, VA: https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:KY7Z-X14
Relatives -
Danita Lyn Blankenship, James C. Blankenship, James C. Blankenship Jr, Joshua
K. Blankenship, Margaret E. Blankenship.
+2017, Narrows, Giles Co., VA, Obituary
The Roanoke Times, (VA) - January 1, 2018
Andrew Theodore "Andy", "Buster" Taylor, 72, of
Blankenship Mountain Road, Narrows, departed this life Saturday
morning, December 30, 2017 in Lewis Gale Medical Center in Salem, VA, following a long and hard battle with lung disease. Born
on June 6, 1945 in Pearisburg, he was a son of the late Theodore Andrew
"Slick" Taylor and Lillie Mills "Toy" Taylor Meadows.
Andy was a faithful and devoted member of the family of faith at
Bethel Chapel in Clendennin serving the people as their sound tech; was retired
from the Celanese Plant at Narrows with over thirty years service; was a lifetime
member of the NRA and enjoyed hunting and fishing.
He was preceded in death by his parents; and a sister, Peggy
Darlene Stafford; and a little dog he dearly loved, "Prissy"
He leaves to cherish his memory his beloved wife of fifty-two years, Carol Blankenship Taylor; his daughters and sons-in-law, Terri and Matt Addison of Narrows
and Stacey and Jeff Ward of Mountain Home, Ark.; his brother and sister-in-law,
Ricky and Sandy Taylor of Narrows; his sister, Phyllis "Susie" Harvey
of Chesterfield; his brothers and
sisters-in-law, James and
Ardis Blankenship of Narrows
and Linda and Terry Pruitt of Dublin; several nieces and nephews; and his
canine friend, "Roscoe".
Funeral Services will be conducted Tuesday, January 2, 2018 at 2
p.m. in Bethel Chapel at Clendennin with Pastor Eddie Kendall officiating.
Burial will follow in Angels Rest Memory Gardens at Narrows.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2017, Pearisburg, Giles
Co., VA, Obituary
The Roanoke Times, (VA) - March 27, 2017
Gary Franklin Thornhill, 68, of Buchanan Street, Pearisburg,
departed this life Saturday, March 25, 2017, in the loving care of his family
and hospice. Born in Pearisburg on October 31, 1948, he was a son of the late
Paul Clifford "Dick" and Gertrude Beatrice Perkins Thornhill.
Gary was a devoted member of Riverview Baptist Church in
Ripplemead, was retired from VDOT, as a superintendent with over 38 years
service, was a member of the 1968 graduating class at Giles High School, a
member of Pearisburg Moose Lodge, and was a lifetime member of the Giles County
Rescue Squad, where he had served as Captain for two years.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his brothers, Paul
"Bud", Chester, and Roy Thornhill; and his sisters, Gladys Anderson,
Frances Stout; and a set of twins born to he and his wife, John and Julie
Thornhill.
He leaves to cherish his memory, his devoted and loving wife of 48
years, Linda Suttle Thornhill; his son and daughter-in-law, Michael Franklin
and Carrie Thornhill, of Pearisburg; his daughter,
Melissa Ranae Blankenship, of
Pearisburg; his most beloved treasures, his granddaughters, Ashley Thornhill, Camber Thornhill, Kynslee Blankenship , and Ellie Blankenship ;
his sisters, Ann T. Suttle, of Pembroke, and Leatha Jones and her husband,
Donald, of Pembroke; and his loyal companion, Tipper (his dog) for 20 years;
and many more loving nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be conducted at 2 pm Tuesday, March 28, 2017,
in Riverview Baptist Church, Big Stony Creek Road, in Ripplemead, with Pastor
Shahn Wilburn officiating. Burial will follow in the Anderson Cemetery at Mt
View on Guinea Mt. Road.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2017, Pearisburg, Giles Co., VA, Obituary
Angela Carmela Lucas, 53, of Bear Spring Road, Pearisburg, departed
this life Saturday morning, July 29, 2017 at her home. Born at GMH in
Pearisburg on March 6, 1964, she was a daughter of Rita Blankenship Kellison and the late Sherman Carl Nelson.
She was a beloved homemaker and attended The Church of God of
Prophecy.
Angela was preceded in death by her father, Sherman Carl Nelson;
her sister, Diana Carol Akers; her paternal grandfather, Johnny Perkins; and
her maternal grandparents, Kermit and Zelma Blankenship.
She leaves to cherish her memory her husband, Stacy Edward Lucas;
her mother, Reta Blankenship Kellison of
Narrows; her son, Phillip Wayne Fillinger and fiancé Becca of Narrows; her
daughters and sons-in-law, Christie Brown of Princeton, W.VA, Jennifer
Fillinger and Denny Whitlow of Narrows, Lindsey and Steven Dalton of Narrows;
her brother, Christopher and Diana Harry of Missouri; her sister Tammy and
Barry Davis of Oakvale, W.VA; her paternal grandmother, Lillian Perkins of
Pearisburg; her grandchildren, Addyson Dalton, Elaina Dalton, Ava Fillinger,
and Sebastian Whitlow; her very special brothers-in-law, Shane Lucas, Ricky
Lucas, Ed Lucas, Chris Lucas, and Paul Lucas; her cousin, Brandi Hudson
Robertson; and her beloved mother-in-law, Mary Alice Lucas of Pearisburg.
Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday, August 2, 2017 at 11
a.m. in the Kendall Funeral Home, 605 Snidow St., Pembroke with Pastor
Christopher Stansell officiating. Burial will follow in Birchlawn Burial Park
in Pearisburg.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2017, Pearisburg, Giles Co., VA, Obituary
http://www.givensfuneralhome.com/2017/Janice%20Fay%20Stafford%20Blankenship.php
Janice Fay Stafford Blankenship, 70, of Pearisburg, VA went to be with the Lord Saturday evening,
April 8, 2017 at her home. Mrs. Blankenship was born on September 5, 1946 in
Pearisburg and was a daughter of the late Henry Stuart Stafford and Mary Sadler
Stafford.
Mrs. Blankenship attended Pleasant Hill United Methodist Church in
Bane, VA She retired from Long Airdox in Pearisburg in 1998.
Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her brothers,
Harvey Gene Stafford and James Edward Stafford; and, brothers-in-law, William
Blankenship and Curtis Parker.
She leaves behind to cherish her memory: her loving husband of 51 years, Buddy Lee Blankenship; her daughters,
Angela and Mark Palmer, April and Glenn Myers, Christina
Blankenship, all of
Pearisburg; her grandchildren, Alexia Burton, Stuart Myers, Tarah Carrico,
Trevor Myers, Luke Palmer, and Hope Palmer; her great-grandchildren, Aria Biggs
and Pacey Carrico; her sister, Kathryn and Frank Brown of Pearisburg; her
brothers, Robert and Diane Stafford of Oliver Springs, Tenn., and William and
Linda Stafford of Pearisburg; her sisters-in law, Shirley and Paul Underwood of
Pulaski, VA, and Bernice Parker of Christiansburg, VA; and, her many nieces,
nephews, cousins, and special friends.
Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday, April 12, 2017 at 2
p.m. at the Pleasant Hill United Methodist Church in Pearisburg with the Rev.
Donald Swift officiating with burial following in the Birchlawn Burial Park in
Pearisburg.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2017, Pearisburg, Giles Co., VA, Funeral
Alma Blankenship Whitaker, 71, of Pearisburg, died Thursday, November 9, 2017
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, November 14, 2017,
at Kendal Funeral Home, Pembroke.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2017, Pearisburg, Giles Co., VA, Obituary
https://nrvnews.com/whitaker-alma-blankenship/
Alma Elizabeth Blankenship Whitaker, age 71, of
Pearisburg, VA, went to be with the Lord, Thursday, November 9, 2017 at
Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital in Roanoke, Virginia. Born in Giles
County, April 15, 1946, she was a daughter of the late Vernon and Elsie
Holdren Blankenship.
She was preceded in death by her husband,
William Raynor Whitaker.
She is survived by a daughter Chonita
Whitaker Williams and her husband Pastor Chuck Williams of Lynchburg; a son
Andrew Whitaker of Pearisburg; a step-daughter Vanessa Whitaker Williams and
her husband Chuck Williams of Narrows; a step-son Joey Whitaker of Pearisburg;
and four grandchildren Jacob Williams and wife Caprice Caleb Williams and wife
Heather and Carson and Colton Williams. She is also survived by a sister
Mildred French of
Christiansburg, a sister Linda Stephens of Pearisburg, a brother
Daniel
Blankenship and his wife Becky of Pearisburg and several nieces and nephews.
A celebration of her life will take place
on Tuesday at 2:00 pm in the Kendall Funeral Home at 605 Snidow St., Pembroke,
Virginia. Burial will follow in Birchlawn Burial Park in Pearisburg.
+2017, Pearisburg, Giles Co., VA, Obituary
Alma Elizabeth Blankenship Whitaker, age 71, of
Pearisburg, VA, went to be with the Lord, Thursday, November 9, 2017 at
Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital in Roanoke, Virginia. Born in Giles
County, April 15, 1946, she was a daughter of the late Vernon and Elsie
Holdren Blankenship.
She was preceded in death by her husband,
William Raynor Whitaker
She is survived by a daughter Chonita
Whitaker Williams and her husband Pastor Chuck Williams of Lynchburg; a son
Andrew Whitaker of Pearisburg; a step-daughter Vanessa Whitaker Williams and
her husband Chuck Williams of Narrows; a step-son Joey Whitaker of Pearisburg;
and four grandchildren Jacob Williams and wife Caprice Caleb Williams and wife
Heather and Carson and Colton Williams. She is also survived by a sister
Mildred
French of Christiansburg, a sister Linda Stephens of Pearisburg, a
brother Daniel Blankenship and his wife Becky of Pearisburg and several nieces
and nephews.
A celebration of her life will take place
on Tuesday at 2:00 pm in the Kendall Funeral Home at 605 Snidow St., Pembroke,
Virginia. Burial will follow in Birchlawn Burial Park in Pearisburg.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2017, Pembroke, Giles Co., VA, Obituary
The Roanoke Times, (VA) - June 20, 2017
Kenneth Ward (Mitch) Blankenship; Husband, Father, Grandfather, Brother and Pastor, departed this
life Sunday morning, June 18, 2017 at Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital, [Roanoke
City, VA] after a long
illness. Born in Giles County on May 3, 1951, he was a son of the late Arby Jackson and Mary
Louise Hare Blankenship.
He was employed as a pipe-fitter for the Celanese Plant at Narrows
and employed by his Lord as pastor of the Church of The Lord Jesus on
Blankenship Mt near Narrows.
He was preceded in death by his parents; and two little sons Joseph and Aaron.
He leaves to cherish his memory his beloved wife of 46 yrs., Sandra
Booth Blankenship; his son and daughter-in-law Kenneth Ward Jr. and Sherry Leigh Archer
Blankenship of Narrows; his daughter and son-in-law Sabrina B. and Clifford Harless of Narrows; his brothers and sisters-in-law Larry and Carlena
of Narrows, Harold and Carlene Blankenship of Elliston; his sisters Loretta
Martin and Doris Lindsey both of Pembroke; his grandchildren Mikaela Blankenship and Aubrey Archer.
Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday evening at 7 p.m. in
the Kendall Funeral Home, 605 Snidow St., Pembroke with Eddie Kendall
officiating. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 5 until 7
p.m. before the services. Online condolences may be sent by visiting
kendallfuneralhome.com
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2017, Rich Creek, Giles Co., VA, Obituary
Paul (Ernest Paul) Blankenship Jr., 87, of River Bend Road, Rich Creek departed this life
Saturday evening, June 17, 2017 at his home in the loving care of his family.
Born in Giles County on November 27, 1929, he was a son of the late Ernest Paul Blankenship Sr. and Carrie Evelyn Ratcliffe Blankenship.
He was self-employed as a scrapper and flea market merchandiser.
Paul was a veteran of the United States Navy and United States Air Force. He
and Ester attended Heritage Church in Dublin when they lived in Pulaski Co.
He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife Barbara
Simmons Blankenship, his brothers Jessie, Bill, Bobby Joe and Charles Blankenship;
his sisters Evelyn Blankenship, Eula Hale, and Shorty Blankenship.
He leaves to cherish his
memory his life partner and sweetheart of 26 years, Ester Ellen Shannon of the
home; his sons Ricky Shepherd, Michael Blankenship, Curtis Blankenship,
Randy Blankenship all of Roanoke; his daughters Linda Ashwell of Roanoke and Kim Baron of Bedford; his brother
Jack Blankenship of Rich Creek; and several grandchildren,
great-grandchildren, and great-great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday, June 21, 2017 at 2
p.m. in the Kendall Funeral Home, 605 Snidow St., Pembroke with burial
following in Sunrise Memory Gardens in Rich Creek with Military Graveside rites
by local American Legion and VFW Posts.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2017, Rich Creek, Giles Co., VA, Funeral
Cover (Jack) Blankenship, 85, of Rich Creek passed away Thursday, August 17th, 2017.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Monday, August 21st, 2017
in the Chapel of Riffe's Funeral Service in Narrows with Allen Bouldin and
Pastor Merrill Hedrick officiating. Burial will follow in Birchlawn Burial Park
in Pearisburg with graveside rites conducted by VFW Post #6000, and American
Legion Posts #68,#311 and #145.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2017, Rich Creek, Giles Co., VA, Obituary
http://hosting-22456.tributes.com/obituary/show/Cover-Jackson-Blankenship-105109350
Cover (Jack) Blankenship, 85 of Rich
Creek passed away Thursday, August 17th, 2017. He was born on March 25th, 1932
and was the son of the late Ernest Paul and Carrie Ratcliff Blankenship.
A U.S. Army Korean War Veteran, Jack was
an active member of VFW Post #6000 and American Legion Post #68. He loved
helping people, especially children. A loving husband, father, grandfather,
great-grandfather, brother, brother-in-law and uncle, he will be dearly missed
by his family and many friends.
In addition to his mother and father, he
was preceded in death by his loving wife of 53 years, Bertie Lowery Blankenship; six sisters,
Louise Wiley, Eula Hale, Shorty Blankenship, Carol Bouldin, Brenda Blankenship, and Evelyn Blankenship; and five brothers,
Paul
(Boy) Blankenship, Bill Blankenship, Jessie Blankenship, Charles Edward Blankenship, and Bobby Joe
Blankenship.
Left to cherish his memory are four daughters,
Patty Neice and
husband Jimmy of Rich Creek, Debbie Akers and husband Darrell of Narrows, Jackie Dalton and
husband Melvin of Narrows, and Janetta Collins of Pearisburg; six
grandchildren, eleven great-grandchildren; one great-great grandchild; two sisters-in-law,
Betty Lowery of Salem and Sue Blankenship Cole of Christiansburg; a very special
nephew and wife, Bill and Sharon Lowery of Narrows, along with many more
nieces, nephews and cousins.
Funeral services will be held Monday,
August 21st, 2017 at 2 PM in the Chapel of Riffe's Funeral Service in Narrows
with Allen Bouldin and Pastor Merrill Hedrick officiating. Burial will follow
in Birchlawn Burial Park in Pearisburg with graveside rites conducted by VFW
Post #6000, and American Legion Posts #68,#311 and #145.
2017, Rich Creek, Giles
Co., VA, Obituary
Bluefield Daily Telegraph (WV) - November 20, 2017
Mary Blanche French, age 94, of Rich Creek, VA, passed away on
Sunday, November 19, 2017, at Heritage Hall in Rich Creek, VA Born August 31,
1923, in the Lurich community of Narrows, VA, she was the daughter of the late
Henry D. Robertson Sr. and Bessie Davis Robertson.
Blanche was a member of the Glen Lyn Church of Christ. She was a
homemaker and a beloved mother and grandmother.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her
husband, Russell C. French; one sister, Thelma Smith and husband Hank; two
brothers, Randall Robertson and wife Shirley and H.D. Robertson, Jr. and wife
Virginia; two grandchildren, Mary Elizabeth McDonald and Kent McDonald, Jr.;
and one son-in-law, Jerry L. Broyles.
Those left to cherish her memory includes her daughter, Janice F.
Broyles of Rich Creek, VA; special niece and nephew, Linda and Tom Robertson,
both of Narrows, VA; nieces, Mary Ann Booth and husband Chris of Peterstown,
WV, and Bonnie Hawley and husband Nelson of Christiansburg, VA; nephew, Dexter Blankenship and wife Karen of Florida; two step-grandchildren, Jewel Webb and
husband Wayne of Elm City, NC, and Lonnie Broyles and wife Ro of Georgia; and
special friends, Grace Long and family of Peterstown, WV.
Funeral services will be 2:00 PM on Wednesday, November 22, 2017,
at the Broyles-Shrewsbury Funeral Home Chapel in Peterstown, WV, with Dr. John
Sauvage, Elder David Akers, and Elder Danny Meadows officiating. Burial will
follow at Fairview Cemetery in Narrows, VA
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2017, Ripplemead, Giles Co., VA, Obituary
The Roanoke Times, (VA) - February 7, 2017
Jerry Harris on Sunday, February 5, 2017 went to his heavenly home
surrounded by family and friends. Jerry was born in Narrows, VA on June 30,
1940. He was the son of the late Luther Arvil and Irene Blankenship Harris of Narrows.
Jerry was a graduate of Narrows High School class of 1959. He
attended Danville Technical College prior to working at Celanese in spinning.
He joined his father in business at Harris Grocery in 1965. He continued the
store keeping business in partnership with his brothers, Larry and Marlon.
Jerry participated in Boy Scouts of America as a scout and as a scout leader.
At age 55, Jerry started a second career as a millwright and pipefitter. Jerry
called Wolf Creek and Hungry Hollow home. He enjoyed people of all ages
especially children. No one will know all those who Jerry helped along the way
this side of heaven.
Jerry was easily recognized in his black cowboy hat and boots. He
enjoyed participating in Civil War Re-enactments with the 18th Virginia Company
G and teaching others through living histories. He was an avid NASCAR fan.
Jerry was a faithful Christian who loved his church family at Riverview Baptist
Church. The only thing bigger than his smile was his humor and wit. He loved
giving and receiving hugs, especially from all of the pretty ladies. The
community will miss seeing him sitting outside of his home by his beloved fire
pit. He was always loving, encouraging, and willing to share the wisdom of his
life.
He is survived by his loving wife of fifty-four years and his brown
eyed baby, Evelyn Mullins Harris; daughter, Deborah Coker and husband Mark of
Roanoke; daughter, Linda Harris and fiancée, Mike Mallabone of Christiansburg;
and son, Ward Harris and wife, Mimi Kendall Harris of Pembroke; grandchildren,
Zane Coker, Katelyn Coker, Ben Harris, David Harris, Kendall Harris, and Arlen
Coker; one sister, Sarah Jeanette Fletcher; two brothers, Larry Harris and
wife, Sandy of Narrows, Marlon Harris and wife, Waynette of Blacksburg; Jerry's
adopted family, the Richardsons; many cousins, nephews, nieces, and too many
friends to count.
A celebration of Jerry's life will be held at 2 p.m. on Wednesday.
February 8, 2017 at the Riverview Baptist Church in Ripplemead, VA Interment
will follow at Fairview Cemetery in Narrows.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Grayson
2017, Fries, Grayson
Co., VA, Obituary
The Galax Gazette, (VA) - June 28, 2017
Barbara Rosemary Mason, 81, of Fries, died Wednesday, June 21,
2017, at her home. She was born on May 14, 1936, in Fries, to Edwin and Willie
Blanche Mason Habeck.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her
husband, Dewey Mason.
Survivors include her children,
Carl and Margaret Mason, Frank Mason and Kathy and Gerald Cox, all of Galax and
Crystal and Danny Blankenship of Hillsville; seven grandchildren and
spouses; eight great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; several nieces
and nephews; and caregiver, Roger Caudell.
A funeral was held June 23, 2017, at 6:30 p.m. in the Vaughan-Guynn
Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Myron Dalton officiating. Burial will be
private for the family.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Hampton
City
+2017, Hampton City, VA, Obituary
Daily Press (Newport News, VA) - December 3, 2017
Myrtle Viola Shipman died November 17, 2017 age 98, in Hampton
Virginia. She lived most of her life in the Asheville area of North Carolina
and was the daughter of Lora and Culberson Maney.
A lifelong member of the Baptist Church and most recently a member
of Mud Creek Baptist Church in Hendersonville, NC, Myrtle had a special way of
making everyone she met feel her love for them. Her face would light up with a
beautiful smile and her voice would sing ohhh! She was a Christian inspiration
and prayer warrior. She was a home maker dedicated to loving her children and
grandchildren and a friend to all.
Myrtle was preceded in death by husbands Ed
Blankenship and Ora Shipman.
She is survived by daughter
Marie Triplett (Dave), son John
Blankenship, step daughters
Brenda Heeg (Ed) and Phillis Earley (Bob), granddaughters Paula Schronce
(Frank), Judith McCormick (Dr. Brian), Nancy Wroten (Brian), Pamela Edwards
(Keith) and Teena Sims (Marvin). She is also survived by twelve great
grandchildren and five great-great grandchildren.
The family wants to thank Clara Blankenship
and the residents of Parkside Commons Apartments for their friendship and help
they gave Myrtle that allowed her to live independently until the age of 98.
A memorial service will be scheduled in March 2018. Arrangements
are by Berceuse Funeral and Cremation Traditions in Hampton, VA 757-825-8070.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2017, Mechanicsville, Hanover Co., VA, Obituary
Richmond Times-Dispatch (VA) - October 22, 2017
Marjorie Landman Blankenship, 87, of Mechanicsville, VA, passed away peacefully in her sleep on
October 15, 2017.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Edward W.
Blankenship Jr.; her sons, Ralph E. Blankenship and Edward W.
Blankenship III; and by her granddaughter, Amanda Blankenship.
Marjorie is survived by her daughter,
Alice F. Wray (Danny); and her son, John L.
Blankenship (Sheri). She is
survived by eight grandchildren and many great-grandchildren, each having a
special place in her heart. The family wishes to recognize granddaughter,
Marjorie Fletcher-Toure and great-granddaughters, Makayla Hooper, Alyssa Cook,
and Nadia Morou for their loving care given to Marjorie.
A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, October 28, 2017,
at 2 p.m., at Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses, 4262 Studley Road,
Mechanicsville, VA 23116. Interment private.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Henrico
+2017, Glen Allen, Henrico
Co., VA, Obituary
Published in The News Journal on Apr. 2, 2017
Russell Thomas Uhline, 75 [1942], of Glen Allen, VA, passed away
peacefully on Tuesday, March 28, 2017.
He was a devoted and loving husband, father, grandfather,
great-grandfather and friend to many.
He is survived by his wife
of 55 years, Priscilla
Blankenship Uhline; son and
two daughters, Roger, Karen, and Shelly; daughter and son-in-law, Sherry Uhline
and Michael Machulski; grandchildren, Jessica, Taylor, Lindsay, Amanda
(Carlos), Maria and Lorien; great grandchildren, Anthony, Mason, Jason and
Emma.
A celebration of his life will be announced at a later date.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2017, Sandston, Henrico
Co., VA, Obituary
Richmond Times-Dispatch (VA) - December 24, 2017
Rose Marie Richmond, age 79, of Sandston, VA, went to be with the
Lord on Thursday, December 21, 2017. She was born October 17, 1938, in Fork
Union, VA, to the late Harry A. and Emma T. Moon.
She was a retired cashier from Pantry Pride and a career mother.
She was loved by all.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 52 years, Bobby Eugene
Richmond; and two sons, Danny Moon and Tommy Phillips.
She is survived by two sons, Roger Phillips (Julie) of Salisbury,
NC and Timmy Phillips of Varina; three daughters, Shelby Minor (Jimmy) of New
Kent, Shelia Mercier (Keith) of Quinton, Sheree Purcell (Gary) of Sandston; one
bonus daughter, Patricia Cantrell (Brandy Meanley) of Mechanicsville; one
brother, Jimmie Moon (Carol) of Chester; 11 special grandchildren, John Parker (Ellen), Dawn Marie Land (Donnie),
Jennifer McCurrach, Ashley Phillips, Kristen Phillips, Kaylin Blankenship (David), Kelsey
Bailey (Kris), Emily Minor (Brian), Cheyenne Purcell, Daniel Phillips and Shaun
Mercier; 12 special great-grandchildren,
Evan and Hannah Land, Ocean and Harbor Phillips, River, Finn and Baya Blankenship , Makena and Grayson Huband and Amiya
Whitlow, Kaylin McCurrach and Bethany Johnson; as well as many other family and
friends.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, December 27, at 2 pm at
Nelsen Funeral Home, 4650 S. Laburnum Ave., Richmond, VA, 23231. Interment will
follow in Washington Memorial Park.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2017, Sandston, Henrico
Co., VA, Obituary
Mechanicsville Local (VA) - January 2, 2018
Rose Marie Richmond, age 79, of Sandston, went to be with the Lord
on Thursday, December 21, 2017. She was born October 17, 1938, in Fork Union to
the late Harry A. and Emma T. Moon.
She was a retired cashier from Pantry Pride and a career mother.
She was loved by all.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 52 years, Bobby Eugene
Richmond; and two sons, Danny Moon and Tommy Phillips.
She is survived by two sons, Roger Phillips (Julie) of Salisbury,
North Carolina, and Timmy Phillips of Varina; three daughters, Shelby Minor
(Jimmy) of New Kent, Shelia Mercier (Keith) of Quinton and Sheree Purcell
(Gary) of Sandston; one bonus daughter, Patricia Cantrell (Brandy Meanley) of
Mechanicsville; one brother, Jimmie Moon (Carol) of Chester; 11 special grandchildren, John Parker (Ellen),
Dawn Marie Land (Donnie), Jennifer McCurrach, Ashley Phillips, Kristen
Phillips, Kaylin Blankenship (David), Kelsey
Bailey (Kris), Emily Minor (Brian), Cheyenne Purcell, Daniel Phillips and Shaun
Mercier; 12 special great-grandchildren,
Evan and Hannah Land, Ocean and Harbor Phillips, River, Finn and Baya Blankenship , Makena and Grayson Huband and Amiya
Whitlow, Kaylin McCurrach and Bethany Johnson; as well as many other family and
friends.
Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, December 27,
2017, at Nelsen Funeral Home at 4650 South Laburnum Avenue in Richmond.
Interment followed in Washington Memorial Park.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Henry
+2017, Bassett, Henry
Co., VA, Obituary
Martinsville Bulletin (VA) - October 9, 2017
Jerolene "Jerri" Cassell LaRue, 76, of Bassett, passed
away on Saturday, October 07, 2017. She was born in Patrick County on October
11, 1940 to the late Roy L. Cassell, Sr. and the late Alice Morrison Cassell.
In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband
of 55 years, Howard Garland LaRue; and brothers, Paul Cassell, Pete Cassell,
Bob Cassell and Roy Cassell Jr. She was a member of First Baptist Church of
Bassett.
Jerri is survived by her daughters, Patsy L. Roloff and husband,
Robert S. and Amy L. Donavant and husband, Troy C.; special nephew, Tony Frank
Cassell; four grandchildren; three great- grandchildren; brother, John Cassell;
sisters, Barbara Blankenship, Maggie Mitchell, and Martha Robertson;
and numerous nieces, nephews; and other loving family members.
A funeral service will be conducted at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, October
10, 2017 at First Baptist Church of Bassett with Dr. Lew Bennett officiating.
Burial will follow in the County Line Church of God of Prophecy Cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2017, Spencer, Henry
Co., VA, Obituary
Martinsville Bulletin (VA) - November 24, 2017
Larry Lee McKinney, 58, of Spencer, died on Wednesday, November 22,
2017, at home. He was born on December 30, 1958 in Martinsville, to the late
Jessie Conley McKinney and Pauline Mills McKinney.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister,
Dreama Scott; and three brothers, Danny, Ronald, and Sidney McKinney.
Mr. McKinney leaves behind his daughter, Tiffany McKinney; and two sisters, Darlene McKinney and Imogene Blankenship.
The memorial service for Mr. McKinney will be Saturday, November
25, 2017, at 3 p.m. at Wright Funeral Service Chapel. Burial will be private.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Isle of
Wight
+2017, Isle of Wight, Isle of Wight Co., VA, Obituary
Daily Press (Newport News, VA) - August 14, 2017
Hazel Marie Blankenship Harris, 91 [1926], wife of the late Luther Fred Harris, passed away at home
Saturday, August 12, 2017, surrounded by her family, following an extended
illness. Born in McAlpin, WV, Hazel was the daughter of the late Cora Bell
Whitt and Joe Carlton
Blankenship
She was a seamstress by trade and worked at both Kate Greenway and
Coates and Clarke dress factories. She was affectionately known as "Big
Nanny" by many. She was formerly of Stuart, VA and Hampton for 61 years
and had lived in Isle of Wight since 2011.
In addition to her parents, and husband, Hazel is preceded in death
by a son, Rickie Harris, a brother, Joe Blankenship, and three sisters, Helen Sink, Louise Deal, and Guydie Haskins.
She leaves to cherish her memories two daughters, Teena Harris and
Sharon Voiers; and a son, Michael Harris; nine grandchildren, 10
great-grandchildren, and six great-great-grandchildren; and a host of extended
family and friends.
A graveside funeral service will be held 2:00 pm, Tuesday, August
15, in Patrick Memorial Gardens, Stuart, VA
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Loudoun
+2017, Ashburn, Loudoun
Co., VA, Obituary
Martinsville Bulletin (VA) - March 10, 2017
Myrtle Blankenship Gregory, 99, of Ashburn, VA, passed away on Thursday, March 9, 2017. She
was born on September 2, 1917 in Union Hall, VA to the late William Thomas Blankenship and Bertha Perdue Blankenship.
Mrs. Gregory was a member of McCabe Memorial Baptist Church and had
worked at Jobber's Pants Factory, Cross Knitting Mill, Pannills, and Sales
Knitting Mills.
Her husband, William Henry Gregory pre-deceased her.
She is survived by her daughter and son-in law, Mary Ellen and
Roshan Chaddha of Ashburn, VA; brother,
Charlie Blankenship of Sandy Level, VA; grandchildren, Arun
Chaddha and wife Kelly of Middletown, NJ and Shalini Seoni and husband Charul
of Leesburg, VA; great grandchildren, Maya, Leela, and Akash Seoni; and
step-great-grandchildren, Michael Purifacto and Anthony Purifacto. She is also
survived by three nieces and one nephew on the Blankenship side and many nieces
and nephews on the Gregory side.
A funeral service will be held on Sunday, March 12, 2017 at 2 p.m.
at Norris Funeral Services, Martinsville Chapel with the Rev. Lewis Harris
officiating. Burial will follow the service at Roselawn Burial Park.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Lynchburg
City
+2017, Lynchburg City, VA, Obituary
The News & Advance, (Lynchburg, VA) - January 25, 2017
William Rudd Blankinship, 90, of Lynchburg, widower
of Phyllis Thornhill
Blankinship, passed away on
Saturday, January 21, 2017. Born in Lynchburg on June 16, 1926, he was a son of
the late Russell Eldridge and Lena Rudd "Susie" Blankinship.
Rudd served his country as a 2nd Lieutenant in the US Army during
World War II, had been the owner of Blankinship 's Market, an agent for Hopkins
Brothers Real Estate, and manager of Blankinship 's Peakland Market. He was a
past member of the Lions Club, a member of Elks Lodge #321, and Peakland United
Methodist Church.
In addition to his wife and parents he was preceded in death by a brother, Russell E. Blankinship, Jr. M.D.
Rudd is survived by five children
and their families, William R.
Blankinship , Jr. (Beverly) of
Richmond and their children, William "Trey" Blankinship ,
III, Amanda Blankinship and Adam Blankinship; John R. Blankinship (Jennifer) of Williamsburg and their children, Russell
Blankinship , Katherine Foxhoven (Brian), Kenneth Blankinship , and Daniel
Blankinship; Ann B. Corbett (Preston) of Winston-Salem, NC and their children, Kristen
Boucher (Keith) and William Corbett, M.D. (Meghan); Bruce T. Blankinship (Linda) of Lynchburg and their children, Thomas Blankinship and Ashley Blankinship; Brian K.
Blankinship (Dawn) also of
Lynchburg and their children, Robert Blankinship and Thompson Blankinship; and five great grandchildren.
A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, January 28,
2017, in the chapel of Heritage Funeral Service and Crematory officiated by the
Rev. Wayne Wingfield. Interment private.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2017, Lynchburg City, VA, Obituary
Jean Ford Blankenship, 72, of Lynchburg passed away Monday, February 13, 2017, at her
residence. Born August 28, 1944, in Lynchburg, she was the daughter of the late
Lawrence Burton Ford and the late Louise Witt Ford.
Jean was a retired cafeteria worker for Campbell County Schools,
and was of the Baptist faith.
In addition to her husband and parents, Jean was preceded in death
by two brothers and three sisters.
Jean is survived by her children,
Michael Wayne Blankenship and his wife Karen of Winchester, Timothy Scott Blankenship and his wife Alisa of Greer, SC and Jennifer (Missy) Davis and her husband Paul Jr. (P.J.) of Lynchburg; one
brother, Minor Parish Ford and his wife Blanche of Lynchburg; nine grandchildren, Stephen R. Blankenship and his wife Tiffany, Hunter L. Blankenship and his wife Martha, Michaela G. Blankenship, Miranda B. Blankenship, Zachary Wright, Kelsey Davis, Alex Davis, Sarah Blankenship and Jeremy St. John and his wife Amy; one great granddaughter, Mariyah L. Blankenship; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Whitten Park Avenue Chapel is serving the family, (434) 845-4521.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2017, Lynchburg City, VA, Obituary
The News & Advance, (Lynchburg, VA) - May 2, 2017
Edythe Bagby Blankenship Steffens of Lynchburg went to be with her Lord on May 1, 2017, at the age
of 96. Edythe was born in Lynchburg on April 25, 1921, to the late Morris
Rodwood Bagby and Emma Johnson Bagby.
Winston and Edythe moved to Radford, VA shortly after they were
married and lived there close to 20 years before moving back to Lynchburg.
While in Radford, Edythe served as Clerk of Court for the City of Radford. Both
her children were born in Radford as well. She was actively involved in Grove
Avenue Methodist Church where she served as Sunday School Superintendent. She
was also an active scout leader for many years. After returning to Lynchburg in
1961, Edythe managed the Manpower office for several years and became
receptionist at CVCC until her retirement. Edythe was a member at Centenary
United Methodist Church. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great
grandmother. She also enjoyed the Women's Clubs in both Radford and Lynchburg.
She was also preceded in death by her six brothers, Edward,
Herbert, Glautin, Roy, Roland, and Elbert Bagby She was preceded in death by
her husband of 49 years, Winston Harrison Blankenship.
Left to cherish her memory are her husband of seventeen years,
James Steffens, who lovingly cared for her during their marriage; her daughter, Victoria Blankenship Shackelford (David) of Lynchburg; son, Donald
Harrison Blankenship (Carol) of Wilmington, NC; step-children, Robin Steffens of
Lynchburg, and Thomas Steffens (Mary Banks) of Rhode Island; a sister, Lorraine
Bagby Massie of Lynchburg; four grandchildren,
Christopher Lee Shackelford (Dawn), Stacey Blankenship Fritz (Steffan), Bryan David Shackelford (Holly) and Garrett Harrison Blankenship
(Amanda); five great-grandchildren, Gavin, Edye, Ryan, Isaac, and Brylee, and
other nieces, nephews and friends.
A funeral service will be conducted 11 a.m., Wednesday, May 3,
2017, in the chapel of Heritage Funeral Service by the Rev. C. Douglas Pillow
with burial to follow in Spring Hill Cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2017, Lynchburg City, VA, Death
http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/name/Brenda-Kidd-obituary?pid=1000000185723336
In Memory Of Brenda
Blankenship Kidd - Mar 6, 1964
- Jun 5, 2017 - Lynchburg, Virginia
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2017, Lynchburg City, VA, Death
In Memory of Mary
Barese Blankenship, August 4,
1937 - November 18, 2017.
Arrangements under the direction of Whitten Funeral Home/Park
Avenue, Lynchburg, VA
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2017, Lynchburg City, VA, Obituary
The News & Advance, (Lynchburg, VA) - November 21, 2017
Mary Barese Blankenship, age 80, of Lynchburg passed away on Saturday, November 18, 2017.
She was born in Lynchburg on August 4, 1937, daughter of the late Nelson Barese
and the late Ruby Barese.
Mary was a retired bookkeeper with the Campbell County Schools and
a member of Rustburg United Methodist Church where she was the longtime music
director and especially loved working with the children.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Jack
Blankenship. In addition to
her husband, she was also preceded in death by a brother, Buddy Barese.
Survivors include four children,
Jay Blankenship, Terri Scott and
husband, Brandon, Carl
Blankenship and wife, Kim, and
Ellen Molla and husband, Zaman. She is also
survived by ten grandchildren and six great grandchildren.
A burial service honoring Mary and Jack's life will be held at 11
a.m. on Saturday, November 25, 2017, at Spring Hill Cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2017, Lynchburg City, VA, Obituary
The News & Advance, (Lynchburg, VA) - December 8, 2017
Virginia Noel Pearson passed away Monday, December 4, 2017. Born in
1929 in Lynchburg to the late Anne
Blankenship Noel and Henry St.
Clare Noel
She was a member of Centenary United Methodist Church, where she
was an active member; was an avid golfer, bridge-player and flower gardener.
She and her family and friends enjoyed time together at a vacation home in
Ocean Isle Beach, N.C.
She was the beloved wife of Nae Hugh Pearson Jr. for 67 years and
devoted mother to Nae Hugh Pearson III.; sister of Peggy Noel Thompson
(deceased) of Lynchburg and Lorraine Noel Darst (deceased) of Burlington, NC;
and sister-in-law to Alan B. Pearson (deceased) and Harold L. Pearson
(deceased).
In addition to her husband and son, she is survived by many nieces
and nephews and great-nieces and nephews.
Heritage Funeral Service and Crematory, (434) 239-2405, is
assisting the family.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
1940 Census,
Ward 2, Lynchburg City, VA,
Noel, Henry S. 34, M, VA, Head,
Noel, Anne 31 [1909], F, VA, Wife,
Noel, Peggy 13, F, VA, Dau,
Noel, Virginia 10, F, VA, Dau,
Noel, Lorraine 09, F, VA, Dau,
Wooley, Martha 76, F, VA, Lodger,
https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:VR1Y-LSM
Manassas
City
+2017, Manassas City, VA, Death
http://www.tributes.com/obituary/show/Charles-Ray-Blankenship-104493772
Charles Ray Blankenship, June 24, 1942 - February 18, 2017, Manassas, Virginia
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2017, Manassas City, VA, Obituary
On February 18, 2017, Charles R.
Blankenship succumbed to a serious and grave illness at Fairfax Hospital in Falls
Church, Virginia.
Mr. Blankenship was predeceased by his parents,
Mr.
and Mrs. Ray Calvin Blankenship; his brother, James Arnold Blankenship; his loving aunt
and uncle, Mr. and Mrs. Edward Blankenship; and his beloved and adored
cousin, Barbara Ann Hoover.
Charles was born in Washington, DC; grew
up in Fairfax County; graduated from the former Fairfax High School; and was in
the United States Navy. After moving to Prince William County, he became a
Realtor and worked with Better Homes Realty and Long and Foster Realtors. Mr.
Blankenship was also the owner and sole proprietor of C. Blankenship
Construction until his retirement in 2014.
Charles is survived by his loving wife
of 36 years, Kathryn M. Blankenship; two sons; four step-children, D. Kevin Burch and
wife, Jennifer; Kellie K. Latham and husband, Lynn; and Ty M. Burch and wife,
Heather; sixteen grandchildren, Jacob, Kathryn, Riley, Bailey, Hannah, Gracie,
Dakota, Madison, Mason, Kylie, Laney, Mandy, Paige, Nicholas, Tanner and Quinn;
and his nephew, J. Daren Blankenship and wife, Tammy, and their
children, Joelle and Conley. He is also survived by many aunts, uncles, cousins
and friends.
A funeral service will be held on
Wednesday, March 1, 2017, at 11:30 am at Park Valley Church, 4500 Waverly Farm,
Drive, Haymarket, VA 20169 with Pastor Barry White officiating and Pastor Shawn
Baird co-officiating. Interment will follow the service at Quantico National
Cemetery at 2:00pm.
Martinsville
City
+2017, Martinsville City, VA, Obituary
Martinsville Bulletin (VA) - February 15, 2017
Ida Mae Williams, 88, of Martinsville, passed away Sunday, February
12, 2017, at Roanoke Memorial
Hospital. She was born on February 14, 1928 in Whitakers, NC, to the late
William Henry Dixon, Sr. and the late Pearlie Bradley Dixon Wood.
She was retired from DuPont after 33 years of service. Mrs.
Williams was an avid reader and enjoyed corresponding with family and friends.
In addition to her parents, Mrs. Williams was preceded in death by
two brothers, Marvin Eugene Dixon and Donald Wesley Dixon.
Mrs. Williams is survived by two daughters, Mary
Williams Blankenship of
Martinsville, and Dianne Williams Setliff (Bobby) of Roanoke; one son, Charles
Edward Williams, Jr. of Martinsville; one brother, William Henry
"Bud" Dixon of Greensboro, NC. Also surviving are grandchildren, Elizabeth Williams
Helbert, Mark Denver Blankenship
(Deborah), Donald Thomas Williams, and Tyler McKenzie Setliff (Brandy);
great-grandchildren, Savannah Williams Messer (Matthew), Morgan Stafford
Helbert and Wyatt Fulcher Setliff; and a great-great-grandchild Mayhew Carter
Messer.
All services will be private.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Mary W.
Blankenship – b.27Sep1945 - Martinsville, VA: https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:KY74-ZRH
Relatives - Gerald
D. Blankenship, Jennie D. Blankenship, Mark D. Blankenship.
+2017, Martinsville City, VA, Obituary
Martinsville Bulletin (VA) - May 5, 2017
Charlotte Ann Pedigo Eggleston, 87, formerly of Martinsville, VA,
passed away on Wednesday, May 3, 2017 at The Landmark Center in Stuart, [Patrick
Co.,] VA She was born on March 11, 1930 in Franklin Co., VA to the late
Benjamin Carlton Pedigo and Johnsie Hayes Pedigo.
Mrs. Eggleston was a member of McCabe Memorial Baptist Church.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her
husband, Spottswood Fisher "Jack" Eggleston; son, Dennis Eggleston;
brothers, Ben Pedigo and Wade Pedigo; and sister, Betty Adkins.
She is survived by her daughters,
Janet E. Smith and husband Michael of Asheboro, NC, Karen E. Blankenship and husband
Tim of Bridgewater, VA, and Sharon E. Lovell
and husband Rob of Harrisonburg, VA; daughter-in-law, Karen R. Eggleston of
Martinsville, VA; sister, Jean Brown of Martinsville, VA; and brother, Robert
Pedigo of Vinton, VA Also surviving are five grandchildren, Collin Smith, Kinci Smith, Nathan Blankenship, Anna Blankenship,
and Leah Blankenship.
A funeral service will be held at 3 p.m. on Saturday, May 6, 2017
at McCabe Memorial Baptist Church with Dr. G.H. Vaughan and the Rev. Mark Hall
officiating. Burial will be at Roselawn Burial Park.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Tim L.
Blankenship - b01Jul1960 – Bridgewater, VA: https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QJP6-DDQH
Relatives -
Karen E. Blankenship, Nathan Blankenship.
+2017, Martinsville City, VA, Obituary
Carolyn Lawson Hooker, 89, of Martinsville, VA, passed away on
Sunday, June 18, 2017. She was born on March 15, 1928 in Patrick County, VA, to
the late Ernest Jake Lawson and Carrie Dillon Lawson.
Mrs. Hooker attended Fontaine Baptist Church. She worked at W. M.
Bassett Furniture as a machine operator for 42 years. Carolyn lived her life to
the fullest.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sons,
Michael Robert Hooker and Raymond Earl Hooker; and granddaughter, Heather
Dae Blankenship.
She is survived by her husband, Robert Ellis Hooker of the home; daughter, Karen Hooker Blankenship and husband
Danny of Ridgeway, VA; sisters, Mamie V.
Blankenship of Martinsville,
VA and Christine Gilley of Rocky Mount, VA; and brother, James Lawson of
Martinsville, VA Also surviving are four grandchildren,
Carrie Blankenship, Michael Hooker, R. J. Hooker, and Claudia
Hooker; and four great-grandchildren, Alivia Turner, Drake Owens, A.J. Hooker,
and Dakota Hooker.
A funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. on Thursday, June 22, 2017
at Norris Funeral Services, Martinsville Chapel with Pastor Andrew Shank
officiating. Burial will be at Henry Memorial Park.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2017, Martinsville City, VA, Obituary
Martinsville Bulletin (VA) - August 8, 2017
James Early Lawson, 85, of Martinsville passed away on Monday,
August 7, 2017 at his home. James was born on April 24, 1932 to the late Ernest
Jake Lawson and Carrie Dillon Lawson, in Patrick County.
He married the love of his life, Erma Williams Lawson, on December
24, 1951. He started his own business, Lawson's Roofing, Heating & Air in
Martinsville, which he owned and operated throughout his life. He served in the
United States Army for four years during the Korean War as a horizontal
engineer. He was a member of Clearview Wesleyan Church. He enjoyed working on
antique cars and watching the Sunday race. He was known for his generosity and
love for his family.
In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his
daughter, Barbara Sue Lawson.
He is survived by his beloved wife of 65 years, Erma Williams
Lawson; daughters, Jo Ann L. Shelton of Martinsville (late husband, the Rev.
Mike Shelton), Brenda L. Souther of Ridgeway, Becky L. Patterson and husband,
Bryan, of Martinsville; sisters, Mamie V. Blankenship of Martinsville and Christine Gilley of
Rocky Mount, VA Also surviving are three grandchildren, Jamie Shelton and wife,
Shannon, LeAnn West and husband, Chris, James "Jay" Souther and wife,
Melinda; and one great-grandchild, Ella West.
A service to celebrate his life will be held on Thursday, August
10, 2017 at 11 a.m. at Collins-McKee-Stone Funeral Home. Intermet will
immediately follow at Roselawn Burial Park in Martinsville.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2017, Martinsville City, VA, Obituary
Martinsville Bulletin (VA) - August 10, 2017
Gerald James (Jerry) Modaro, 74, of Martinsville, VA, passed away
on Monday, August 7, 2017 at his home. He was born on September 28, 1942 in
Chicago, IL, to the late Sam Modaro and Marie Thorman Modaro.
Mr. Modaro was a member of Saint Joseph Catholic Church and served
in the United States Air Force. He went on to work for Nevada Power, Saudi
Aramco, and Tultex. Upon retirement, Jerry enjoyed peaceful living in the Snow
Creek area. He was an accomplished and hard-working man who was loved and will
be missed by many.
In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his son,
Gerald Sam Modaro.
He is survived by his life partner
of 29 years, Barbara
Blankenship of the residence;
daughters, Jami Marie Nicholas and husband Michael James Nicholas of Henderson,
NV, and Jennifer Reynolds of Martinsville, VA; sister, Judy Grossman of Kemp,
TX; brother, Donald Modaro of Tucson, AZ; mother-in-law Nancy Wingfield of
Martinsville, VA; and brother-in-law, Tim Wingfield and wife Leeann of Raleigh,
NC. Also surviving are two grandchildren, Logan James Nicholas of Reno, NV and
Kyra Marie Nicholas of Henderson, NV; many nieces, nephews, and cousins; and
his beloved dog and sidekick, Maggie Mae.
A funeral service will be held at noon on Friday, August 11, 2017
at Saint Francis of Assisi, 15 Glenwood Drive, Rocky Mount, VA with Father Mark
White officiating Burial will follow the
service at Roselawn Burial Park.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Barbara W.
McCollum – b.01Sep1953 - Martinsville, VA; https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:KY7H-G6B
Barbara M.
Blankenship - Martinsville, VA: https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:KY74-82Z
Relatives - Dana
Louise B. Blankenship, James C. Blankenship, Joseph W. Blankenship Sr, Teressa
L. Blankenship.
Mechanicsville
City
+2017, Mechanicsville City, VA, Obituary
Richmond Times-Dispatch (VA) - September 3, 2017
Dorothy Tuck Gregory, 91 [1926], passed away peacefully at home on
September 1, 2017, with her family at her side.
She retired from the Episcopal Diocese of Virginia with 27 years of
service. She volunteered for many years at St. Andrews School, was an avid
gardener and lived life to the fullest.
She was predeceased by her parents, Marion and Lonnie Tuck;
sisters, Louise Sorensen and Lillian Tuck; and husband, Lester K. Gregory.
She is survived by her brother, Lonnie L. Tuck; daughter, Samuela
(Sandy) Stilwell (David); and son, Joel L. Blankenship (Kim); seven grandchildren and three
great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, September 6. at
Woody Funeral Home-Atlee Chapel, 9271 Shady Grove Road, Mechanicsville, VA,
23116. Interment in Forest Lawn Cemetery immediately following.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Mecklenburg
2017, Clarksville, Mecklenburg Co., VA, Obituary
Fayette Tribune (Oak Hill, WV) - April 26, 2017
Richard Norman Anderson, Sr., 77, of Clarksville, VA, formerly of
Midway, passed away Monday, April 24, 2017. Born October 15, 1939 in Matoka,
WV, he was the son of the late Ralph and Virginia Lester Anderson.
Richard was a retired supervisor for Consol Energy with 28 years of
service. He was a U.S. Army veteran serving with the 101st Airborne. He
attended the Church of God. Richard loved to hunt but his real passion was
fishing.
In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his first
wife, Lana Worley Anderson, daughter, Clara Anderson; brothers, Donnie and
Jimmy Anderson.
Richard is survived by his wife, Sharon Meadows Anderson; sister,
Gail Farr of Crab Orchard, WV; brother, Ernest Anderson and wife Thelma of Glen
White, WV; children, Rick Anderson and wife Jackie of Princeton, WV, Denise
Jones of Fayetteville, NC, James Anderson of Bonaire, GA; step-children, Carla Blankenship and husband Gary of
Clarksville, VA, Lew Hutchison and Mark Hutchison of NC; grandchildren, Scott Lewis and wife Ashley, Opie Jones, Amanda
Lavioe and husband Brian, Tim Lewis, Haiden Rote and Nikita Anderson, Charlie,
Tom and Tim Leech, Cheyenne Mills, Aspen Anderson, Travis Anderson, Kayleigh
Shelton and Alexis Anderson, Justin, Khali and Lacey Blankenship , Loren Hutchinson, Tristen Scott; great-grandchildren, Aiden Blankenship , Kendrick Price, Emily Lewis, James
Barnett, Jayden Smith, James Alexander, Roman Anderson, Rylan Anderson, Bryson
McKinney, Kingston Lewis.
Funeral services will be 1 p.m. Friday, April 28, 2017 in the
Calfee Funeral Chapel with pastor Everett Fraley and Pastor John Meadows
officiating. Burial will follow in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Montgomery
+2017, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., VA, Death
Barbara Ann Blankenship, 74, of Christiansburg, passed away Wednesday, April 19, 2017.
Visitation will be noon to 2 p.m. Monday, April 24, 2017, at Horne
Funeral Home & Crematory 540-382-2612.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2017, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., VA, Death
https://nrvnews.com/blankenship-barbara-ann/
Barbara Ann Blankenship, 74, of
Christiansburg, passed away on Wednesday, April 19, 2017.
She was preceded in death by her mother,
Ruby Epperly; husband, Woody Blankenship; brother, Eddie Bain; special aunt,
Grace Akers; special friend, Milton Reed; beloved companion, Lucille; cousins,
Leon Akers, and Kenneth (Ann) Epperly.
Barbara is survived by her sister,
Carolyn and Ronnie Stump; special cousins, Janice (Elwood) Atkinson, Steve
(Marylou) Akers; nieces and nephews, Rebekah and Amanda Stump, Allison, Adam,
and Tori Bain; sister-in-law, Angie Bain; and Dearest Friend, Betty Dickerson;
as well as many other extended family and friends.
The family will receive friends on
Monday, April 24, 2017, from 12-2 p.m. at Horne Funeral Home.
Funeral Service on Monday, April 24,
2017, to begin at 2 p.m. in the Horne Funeral Home Chapel. Pastor T. Michael
Bond will officiate. Interment will follow in Roselawn Memorial Gardens.
+2017, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., VA, Obituary
Barbara Ann Blankenship, 74, of Christiansburg, passed away on Wednesday, April 19, 2017.
She was preceded in death by her mother, Ruby Epperly; husband, Woody Blankenship; brother, Eddie Bain; special aunt, Grace Akers; special friend,
Milton Reed; beloved companion, Lucille; cousins, Leon Akers, and Kenneth (Ann)
Epperly.
Barbara is survived by her sister, Carolyn and Ronnie Stump;
special cousins, Janice (Elwood) Atkinson, Steve (Marylou) Akers; nieces and
nephews, Rebekah and Amanda Stump, Allison, Adam, and Tori Bain; sister-in-law,
Angie Bain; and Dearest Friend, Betty Dickerson; as well as many other extended
family and friends.
Funeral Service will be Monday, April 24, 2017, at 2 p.m. in the
Horne Funeral Home Chapel. Pastor T. Michael Bond will officiate, interment
will follow in Roselawn Memorial Gardens.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2017, Elliston, Montgomery
Co., VA, Obituary
Hilda Blankenship Helm, 95 [1922], of Elliston, passed away Sunday, October 1, 2017.
Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. on Wednesday, October 4, 2017,
at Horne Funeral Home & Crematory, 540-382-2612.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2017, Pilot, Montgomery
Co., VA, Obituary
The Roanoke Times, (VA) - February 21, 2017
Amber Michelle Hall, 23, of Pilot passed away on Sunday, February
19, 2017 in Carilion Roanoke
Memorial Hospital.
Amber was a ray of sunshine whose smile lifted everyone up. She
loved everyone she met and always insisted on a hug. She never let anything get
her down and always went through life with a smile, the best attitude and an
infectious personality. Amber loved racing and had many favorite drivers who
she would root for in in die-hard fashion. Amber should be remembered for what
she gave in life which was love and unconditional friendship and be remembered
and honored by facing life by thinking "What would Amber Do"?
Amber was preceded in death by her grandparents, Mike Austin, Ben
and Bev Hall.
She is survived by her devoted mother, Angee Hall (Paul Caldwell);
her father, Dennis Hall; her siblings, Kaleb and Jacob Hall, Austin Dials and
Nevada Atkins, Austin Smith, Skyler Caldwell and Hailey Loftis; grandmother,
Virginia Austin; uncles, Julian Austin, Michael Austin (Jennifer); niece,
Izabella; nephew, Christopher; aunts and uncles, Muffin Hall, Chuck Hall
(Dawn), Doug Hall (Linda). Amber is also survived by many cousins, other
relatives and friends.
Funeral services will be conducted from Conner-Bowman Funeral Home
Chapel 11 a.m. Thursday, February 23, 2017 with Pastor Gary Hoffman
officiating. Interment will follow in the Blankenship Family Cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Nelson
2017, Lovingston, Nelson
Co., VA, Obituary
The Daily Progress, (Charlottesville, VA) - May 30, 2017
James Lee Spencer, 37, of Lovingston, died Saturday, May 27, 2017,
in Nelson County. Lee was born in Charlottesville on May 2, 1980, he was a son
of Rebecca Anne H. Spencer and the late William Spencer (2005).
Lee loved being outdoors. He was a logger by trade and had recently
started his own business. Whenever people needed car repairs or small engine
work they would bring it to him to fix.
In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by his maternal
grandparents, Thomas and Adelaide Huffman; and his paternal grandparents,
Charles and Nora Spencer; uncles, Tom Spencer and Eddie Huffman; aunt, Betty Blankenship; and cousin, Charles Davis.
He is survived by his mother, Rebecca Anne H. Spencer; brother,
Chuck; sister, Tiffany (Andy); aunts, Barbara Cox and Louise Tressler (Ronnie)
and Mary Phillips (Carrington);six nieces and nephews, Will, Miranda, Natalie,
Emily, Kyle and Leslie; one great-nephew, Charles William Spencer V; as well as
numerous friends.
Lee will be laid to rest near his father in the Spencer family
cemetery on Barnhill Lane in Lovingston on Thursday, June 1, 2017, at 2 p.m.
Pallbearers will be Andy Tinnell, Will Spencer, Jeff Tressler, Jeff Simpson,
Jack Harris, Mark Harris and Patton Loving.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Newport News City
2017, Newport News City, VA, Obituary
Daily Press (Newport News, VA) - May 24, 2017
Patricia Woodson Gillespie, age 54, passed away unexpectedly on
Friday, May 19th, 2017. Patsy was born in Hampton, Virginia on November 27,
1962, the daughter of Mickey and Wayne Woodson.
Throughout her life, Patsy always helped the people that she
touched along life's journey. Her infectious smile, beautiful blue eyes, loving
personality and her passion to help others made Patsy beloved to everyone.
Patsy always served others and made life so absolutely beautiful especially for
her family and friends. As a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and daughter she
loved her family and served as the matriarch for all of the family's cherished
events and times. Her love for family was always on display in the meticulous
details of her home and her yard and her involvement in the activities that she
so passionately attended and supported for her children and grandchildren. From
dance competitions, to soccer tournaments, and family celebrations, Patsy was
there to keep everyone happy and organized. Whether during her 20 year career
as a District Manager at Dress Barn or after leaving Dress Barn to serve the
needs of her children, she always managed the needs of family and friends as
her highest priority. Following in her mother's loving footsteps; Patsy loved
gardening, the outdoors, and was always there to help her neighbors and
friends.
Patsy is preceded in death by her mother, Mickey S. Woodson, and
her grandparents Everett and Elsie Sutphin, and Nannie and Lewis Woodson.
She is survived by her father, Wayne E. Woodson, her loving husband
of 28 years John Gillespie, her step son, Brian Christopher Gillespie, his wife
Katie, and their two children Tanner and Lauren, her daughter Karly Gillespie Blankenship and her husband Jeff, her son Cory Joseph Gillespie, her brother John W Woodson, his
wife Karen, and their three children Ann Jacob Woodson, Caroline Gladden
Woodson and Mary Katherine Woodson, and her beloved dog, Macy Ann Gillespie.
There will be a chapel service Friday, May 26th, 2017 from 11:00
a.m. - 11:45 a.m. at the Peninsula Funeral Home conducted by the Reverend Tammy
L. Estep. Burial will follow directly after the chapel service.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Norfolk City
2017, Norfolk City, VA, Obituary
The Virginian-Pilot, (Norfolk, VA) - July 6, 2017
Joseph "Joe" Marvin Bryant, 80, passed away on July 4,
2017, surrounded by his family. Joe was born January 1, 1937 in Nansemond
County, son of the late Marvin G. and Emily T. Bryant.
Joe was a machinist with the Newport News Shipbuilding, retiring in
1974, after 19 years of employment. In Joe's younger life he was an
enthusiastic participant in drag car racing. He also enjoyed fishing, hunting,
skeet shooting, gardening and the love of his family. Joe was a wonderful son,
husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather (known as Ga-Ga) and he will
be greatly missed.
Joe was a member of Bethlehem Christian Church for more than 50
years. He will be long remembered for his quiet spirit and generosity of
helping those in need.
He was also predeceased by a sister, Louise B. Mathias and
brothers, James Bryant and Walter Bryant.
Survivors include his wife of 60 years, Joyce Griffin Bryant and
three daughters, Linda B. Burrus (R.B.), Brenda B. Conner (Ricky), and Betty Jo
Stroud (Walter). Grandchildren,
Stephanie B. Sutton (Timothy), Amy B. Yost (Jonathan), Amanda B. Blankenship (Jason), Kenneth Ray
Gaskins, Kenzie Jo Davenport (Jeremy), and Zachary Jacksyn Stroud. Great-grandchildren Alex and Hailey
Sutton, Colton and Griffin Yost, Austin and Lily Blankenship , Devin Oram, Grayson Conner and expected in August, Josie
Davenport. He is also survived by sisters Mary Duncan (Edward), Martha Racer
and a brother Charles Bryant (Barbara).
There will be a graveside service at the Bethlehem Christian Church
Cemetery at 11:00 AM on Friday, July 7, 2017 with Rev. Lafayette Wilkins, Jr.
officiating.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Orange
+2017, Orange, Orange Co., VA, Obituary
http://preddyfuneralhomes.com/obituaries/4430186
Robert Eugene Blankenship, age 54 [1963], passed away September 18, 2017, surrounded by his family
and friends at his home in Orange. Robert was born in Charlottesville, VA
He was a calender operator at Klockner Pentaplast and a member of
Unionville Christian Church.
Robert was predeceased by his father,
Charles Lee Blankenship.
Robert is survived by his loving wife, Lynne Brown
Blankenship; his mother, Ada Blakley Blankenship; his daughter, Brittane Amber Blankenship; his son,
Robert Spenser Blankenship; his brothers,
Earl Lee Blankenship and his
wife, Judy, Charles Lee
Blankenship and Wayne Allen Blankenship and his wife, Vickie; his sister Carolyn B.
Lamb and her husband, Donnie and many nieces and nephews.
A funeral service was held at 11:00 am on Saturday, September 23,
2017, at Unionville Christian Church. The family welcomed friends an hour prior
to the funeral service. Burial followed at Oakwood cemetery.
+2017, Orange, Orange
Co., VA, Obituary
Orange County Review (VA) - September 28, 2017
Robert Eugene Blankenship, age 54, went to be with the Lord on September 18, 2017,
surrounded by his family and friends at his home in Orange, VA Robert was born
in Charlottesville, VA, to Charles
Lee Blankenship , Sr. and Ada Blakley Blankenship.
He was a former employee of Klockner Pentaplast.
Robert is survived by his loving wife of 32 years, Lynne
Brown Blankenship; son, Robert Spenser Blankenship of Orange; daughter, Brittane
Amber Blankenship of
Philadelphia, PA; his mother, Ada Blakley Blankenship; his brothers,
Earl Blankenship and wife, Judy, Charles Blankenship , Jr., and Wayne Blankenship
and wife, Vickie; his sister, Carolyn Lamb and husband, Donnie; also his half-sisters, Ada Thacker and
Terry Putnam, all of Orange, and many nieces and nephews.
Robert was predeceased by his father,
Charles Lee Blankenship, Sr.
A funeral service was held at Unionville Christian Church on
Saturday, September 23, 2017, at 11 a.m. Burial followed at Oakwood Cemetery in
Unionville, VA
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2017, Orange, Orange Co., VA, Obituary
Culpeper Star-Exponent (VA) - December 19, 2017
Henry Leroy Weaver, 60, of Orange died on Sunday, December 3, 2017
at his residence. He was born on May 14, 1957 in Richmond VA, and was a son of
the late William Crenshaw and Betty
Jean Blankenship Weaver.
He is survived by a daughter, Jessica Weaver, of Florida; two sons,
Darrick and Steven Weaver; a brother, William C."Billy" Weaver; and a
sister, Marie Weaver, all of Orange.
Funeral services will be held on Thursday, December 21, 2017 at
11:00 a.m. at the Preddy Funeral Home chapel in Orange, with Chaplain Steve
Swartzendruber officiating.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2017, Orange, Orange Co., VA, Obituary
Culpeper Star-Exponent (VA) - December 19, 2017
Betty Jean "Shirley" Blankenship Weaver, 79, of Orange died on Sunday, December 3,
2017 at her residence. She was born on March 24, 1938 in Orange County, and was
a daughter of the late Lewis and Mary Algeria Dowdle Blankenship.
She was also preceded in death by her husband, William Crenshaw
Weaver and a son, Henry Leroy Weaver.
Mrs. Weaver is survived by a daughter, Marie Weaver, of Orange; a
son, William C. "Billy" Weaver Jr., of Orange; three brothers, Lewis, Eddie, and Roy Blankenship; a sister, Lillian
Edwards; seven grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held on Thursday, December 21, 2017 at
11:00 a.m. at the Preddy Funeral Home Chapel in Orange with interment in the
Weaver Family Cemetery. Chaplain Steve Swartzendruber will officiate.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Patrick
+2017, Patrick Springs, Patrick Co., VA, Obituary
Ance (Dino) Cline, 48, of Patrick Springs; Sunrise: January 16,
1969 - Sunset: Monday, November 6, 2107.
Dino had worked at Bassett Mirror Company for 23 years.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Laura Blankenship
Cline and father, Ance Cline;
his wife, Tracy Cline; brothers, Edmond Cline and Kenneth "Bo" Cline;
sisters, Sharon Lusk and Connie Blankenship.
Left to cherish his memory are his children, Tiffany Cline of the
home, Dustin Cline and wife, Tamara of Fincastle and Danielle Cline of
Fincastle; his very special grandson, Matthew Hankins of Fincastle; sisters,
Wilma Coleman and husband, Roy of Martinsville and Margie Lee of Bassett;
brothers, Chris Cline and wife, Crystal of Panther, WV and Randall
"Football" Cline of the home; a host of nieces and nephews and
special friends, Jerry Walker, Arnold "Arnie" Mullins and Shawn
Dehane.
A graveside service will be held at 2:30 p.m. at the Cline Family
Cemetery with Pastor Terry Dalton officiating. Burial will follow the service.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Pittsylvania
+2017, Blairs, Pittsylvania
Co., VA, Obituary
The Bedford Bulletin, (VA) - October 25, 2017
Carl Wayne Jenkins, 77 [1940] of Blairs, passed away on Friday, October 20, 2017 at his
residence. He was a son of the late Herbert Carl Jenkins and Minnie Pearl Blankenship Jenkins.
He is survived by his wife, Bonnie Sue Jenkins; daughter, Bonny
Whitaker.
A funeral service will be conducted on Monday, October 23, 2017 at
2:00 pm at Updike Funeral Chapel, Huddleston. Interment will follow in Mt.
Horeb United Methodist Church Cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
1940 Census,
Staunton District, Bedford Co., VA,
Jenkins, Herbert
C. 29, M, VA, Head,
Jenkins, Pearl
M. 24, F, VA,
Wife,
https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:VRY8-DH7
Powhatan
+2017, Powhatan, Powhatan
Co., VA, Obituary
Richmond Times-Dispatch (VA) - May 28, 2017
Frances B. "Fran" Gwaltney, 85, of Powhatan, went to be with the Lord May 26, 2017.
Fran was a member of Bethel Baptist Church.
She is survived by her husband of 64 years, Waitsell
"Gene" Gwaltney; four children, Robert, Keith, Brendan, Jennifer; two
brothers, Terry Blankenship, Ray Blankenship; sister, Lois Yeatts;
eight grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday at 11 a.m., in Bethel Baptist
Church, 1100 Huguenot Springs Rd., Midlothian. Graveside services will follow
at 2 p.m., Powhatan Community Cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2017, Powhatan,
Powhatan Co., VA, Obituary
Richmond Times-Dispatch (VA) - August 26, 2017
Frances B. Smith,
78 [1939], of
Powhatan, widow of Alvin Smith, daughter
of the late Clifford and
Louise Chase Blankenship, passed away August 23, 2017.
Frances was preceded in death by one son, Tommy Bennett; and one sister, Linda Blankenship.
She is survived by her daughter, Sandra Roland of Texas; son, Kenny
Bennett (Iommi) of Powhatan; two brothers,
Butch Blankenship (Gloria), Melvin Blankenship (Lynne); sister, B. J. Merchant (Charles), all of Powhatan; five grandchildren and seven
great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held Monday at 11 a.m. in the Bennett
& Barden Funeral Home, 3215 Anderson Hwy. (Rte. 60), Powhatan. Interment
Powhatan Community Cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Prince George
+2017, Prince George, Prince George Co., VA, Obituary
http://www.jtmorriss.com/obituaries/Ethel-Blankenship/#!/Obituary
Ethel Brockwell Blankenship, 91 [1926] of Prince George, Virginia, passed away on Sunday,
January 1, 2017, at Waverly Rehabilitation Center from an extended illness.
Born in Prince George, Virginia, she was the daughter of the late Junius and
Maude Avery.
She was retired from John Randoph Medical Center and a faithful
member of Sycamore United Methodist Church.
She was preceded in death by her husbands, Archie F. Brockwell and Leslie L. Blankenship, sister, Francis Fry, great-grandchild, Dylan Brockwell.
Mrs. Blankenship is survived by four sons, Franklin Brockwell and
wife, Odelia, Roane Brockwell and wife, Betty, Tommy Brockwell and wife,
Dorothy, Russell Brockwell and wife, Judy all of Prince George and one
daughter, Debbie Jones and husband, Eddie of Enon. Six grandchildren and seven
great-grandchildren, her sisters, Mary Elder and Dorothy Hussey and numerous
nieces and nephews and her very special friend, Hartley Gross.
Funeral service to begin at 1:00 pm. on Monday, January 9, 2017 at
the Hopewell Chapel of J. T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home. Interment will
follow in Merchants Hope Memorial Gardens.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Leslie L.
Blankenship - Disputanta, VA: https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:KY32-S8C
Relatives -
Ethel A. Blankenship.
Leslie
Blankenship – b.14Apr1921 – d.??Oct1987 - Disputanta, Prince George Co., VA,
https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:JYWC-R2J
Leslie Leroy
Blankenship - Apr. 14, 1921, Oct. 11, 1987
http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=155820373
+2017, Prince George, Prince George Co, VA, Obituary
http://www.tributes.com/obituary/show/Mary-Lou-Keeney-104433899
Mary Lou Keeney, 75 [17Mar1944], of Prince George passed away at her
residence on Saturday, February 4, 2017 surrounded by her family. She is the
daughter of Ocie Blankenship
Nichols and George Nichols,
Sr.
Mary is also preceded in death by her sisters, Doris Seabolt and
Flora "Micky" Priddy.
She is survived by her husband of 46 years, Warren Keeney;
children, Robert Lee Nichols (Sheila), Patricia Stevenson Justice, Charles
Franklin Kemplin, Jr. (Lisa), Maggie Jane Laughlin (Chris); 12 grandchildren;
11 great grandchildren; siblings, George Nichols, Jr., Bill Nichols, Holly
Nichols and several nieces, nephews and cousins.
The family will receive friends on Tuesday, February 7, 2017 at
6:00 p.m. for Mary's memorial service at Memorial Funeral Home & Crematory,
214 N. 6th Ave in Hopewell with Rev. Greg Laughlin officiating. Interment will
be private.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2017, Prince George, Prince George Co., VA, Obituary
Published in The Progress-Index from Feb. 7
to Feb. 8, 2017
Mary Lou Keeney, 75, of Prince George passed away at her residence
on Saturday, February 4, 2017, surrounded by her family. She is the daughter of
Ocie Blankenship Nichols and George Nichols, Sr. Mary is also
preceded in death by her sisters, Doris Seabolt and Flora "Micky"
Priddy.
She is survived by her husband of 46 years, Warren Keeney;
children, Robert Lee Nichols (Sheila), Patricia Stevenson Justice, Charles
Franklin Kemplin, Jr. (Lisa), Maggie Jane Laughlin (Chris); 12 grandchildren;
11 great grandchildren; siblings, George Nichols, Jr., Bill Nichols, Holly
Nichols; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.
Memorial service will be Tuesday, February 7, 2017, at 6 p.m. at
Memorial Funeral Home & Crematory, 214 N. 6th Ave. in Hopewell, with Rev.
Greg Laughlin officiating. Interment will be private.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2017, Prince George, Prince George Co., VA, Obituary
The Progress-Index, (Petersburg, VA) - November 11, 2017
Thomas "Tommy" Roland Brockwell Sr., 69 [1948], of Prince George, passed away on Monday,
November 6, 2017.
Tommy worked as a salesman for numerous prominent tractor company's
for many years. Tommy graduated from Prince George High School and was a member
of Bethlehem Congregational Church. He was a charter member of the Prince
George Emergency Crew, and was a member of Prince George Jaycees, Burrowsville
Ruritan Club, Hopewell Optimist Club, and past president of the SuperKids
Ministries.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Archie F. Brockwell and Ethel Brockwell Blankenship; stepson, Jimmy Moran; brother-in-law,
Rodney Touchet.
Tommy is survived by his wife, Dorothy F. Brockwell; children, T.
R. Brockwell Jr., Jackie Bartley, Judy Moran, Joni Moran; grandchildren,
Crystal Irving, Jerett Brown, Bradley Brockwell; several great-grandchildren;
brothers, Franklin Brockwell (Odelia), Archie Roane Brockwell (Betty), Russell
Brockwell (Judy); sister, Debbie Jones (Ed); and other extended family and friends.
A celebration of life will be held at 2 p.m. on Sunday, November
19, 2017, at the Burrowsville Ruritan Club, 17410 James River Drive,
Disputanta, VA 23842.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Pulaski
+2017, Dublin, Pulaski
Co., VA, Obituary
The Roanoke Times, (VA) - August 11, 2017
Mason William Rice, 90, of Dublin and formerly of Pearisburg,
departed this life Thursday morning, August 10, 2017 at Lewis-Gale Pulaski
Hospital in Pulaski, VA Born in
Clendennin, Giles County, on July 4, 1927, he was a son of the late Henry Cecil
Rice and Nellie Janney Rice and step-son of Bertha Lawson Rice.
He was a veteran of the United States Army, retired from the
Celanese Plant at Narrows with 47 years service and a member of New Life
Apostolic Church of Jesus Christ in Christiansburg.
He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife Betsy Ross Austin
Rice; his son Tony Rice; his brothers Manuel Rice, Watha Rice, Dauford Rice,
Frank Rice; and sisters Thelma
Austin, Louise Ratcliffe, Alice Stuart, Eula Noble, Lois Blankenship, Wanda Hale, Cleo Tate, Ethel Tickle
Burkholder.
He leaves to cherish his memory his son William Arthur Rice of the
home; his daughters Loretta Rice of the home and Gloria R and husband David
Martin of Durham, NC; his grandchildren Melissa Albert, Jonathan Spence, Lena
Deskins, Amy Beebe, Curtis Rice, David Rice, Ronnie Rice, and Lisa Ferrell; his
great-grandchildren Ember Spence, Quintin Spence, Nicholas Albert, Gregory
Albert, Zachary Albert, Ellison Deskins, Abigail Deskins, Cassie Beebe, Carsen
Beebe; his brothers Paul Rice, H C Rice, Mark Rice; and his sister Reba Smith,
and Sharon Carbaugh.
Funeral services will be conducted Saturday, August 12, 2017 at 1
p.m. in the New Life Apostolic Church of Jesus Christ in Christiansburg with
Pastor Leroy T. Peters officiating. Burial will follow in the McClaugherty
Cemetery at Clendennin in Narrows. Military Graveside Honors will be rendered
by local VFW and American Legion posts.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
SSDI: Blankenship,
Lois J., 72, 25Sep1937 - 12Oct2009, Roanoke, Roanoke, VA, VA-227-44-0706
Edward Eugene
Blankenship – b.26Jun1931 – Roanoke, VA: https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:KYQZ-CJ6
Relatives -
Eugene E. Blankenship, Lois J. Balnkenship, Lois J. Blankenship.
+2017, Pulaski, Pulaski Co., VA, Obituary
The Roanoke Times, (VA) - May 10, 2017
James Oscar Crockett, Sr., 83, of Pulaski, passed away Saturday,
May 6, 2017. He was born March 16, 1934 in Bluewell, WV, the son of the late Henry and Alice Blankenship Crockett.
He was also preceded in death by two sisters, Carol and Ennis and a
brother, C. T. Crockett.
He is survived by his wife of 25 years, Josephine Jackson Crockett;
three sons, James, Jr., Roger and Larry; special step-daughter, Claris Craft;
two grandchildren, Tony and Jamie; four step grandchildren, seven great
grandchildren, three sisters and two brothers.
Graveside services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, May 12, 2017 at
Mt. Hope Cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
1940 Census,
Elkhorn District, McDowell Co., WV,
Crockett, Henry 26, M, WV, Head,
Crockett, Alice 26, F, WV, Wife,
Crockett, James 06, M, WV, Son,
Crockett, Carol
Jean 04, F, WV, Dau,
Crockett, Ennis
Mae 01, F, WV, Dau,
https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:K7C1-LPM
Radford
City
+2017, Radford City, VA, Obituary
http://www.mullinsfuneralhome.com/memsol.cgi?user_id=2029066
Hazel Blankenship Triplett Quesenberry, 83, passed away Wednesday, October 25, 2017 at her home in
Radford surrounded by her loving family. She was born May 16, 1934 in
Paynesville, WV the daughter of the late Clark and Allie Baker Blankenship.
Survivors include her husband of 47 years, Russell R. Quesenberry;
son and daughter-in-law, Jackie Ray and Rita Triplett of Hiddenite, NC;
daughters, Patsy Carol Stapleton of Fayetteville, NC and Glenda Joyce Morris of
Salem, VA; stepson, William Larry Quesenberry of Dublin, VA; stepdaughter,
Carrie May Stress of Bluefield, WV; brothers,
Vernor Blankenship of Hurley, VA, Claude E. Blankenship of Brentwood, TN, James E. Blankenship of New Market, AL, and Arnold Blankenship of Baltimore, MD; sisters, Edna
Blankenship of Hurley, WV, Nell Payne of Huntsville, AL, and Media Winters of
Florence, SC; six grandchildren, 12 great grandchildren and four great great
grandchildren; and many other relatives and friends.
Funeral services will begin at 4 p.m. on Saturday, October 28, 2017
at the Mullins Funeral Home in Radford, with the Rev. Justin Quesenberry and
the Rev. Dale Akers officiating. Graveside services will be held at 11 a.m. on
Monday, October 30, 2017 at the Southwest Virginia Veterans Cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Rappahannock
+2017, Amissville, Rappahannock
Co., VA, Obituary
Culpeper Star-Exponent (VA) - February 21, 2017
Gleason A. Branscome Sr., 79, of Amissville, VA, passed away on
Thursday, February 16, 2017, at INOVA Fairfax Hospital in Fairfax City, VA Born on March 31, 1937, in Jolo, WV, he was the
son of the late Hobert and Besse (Blankenship) Branscome of Jolo, WV.
He was a proud U.S. Army Veteran and loved wood working, gardening,
old pickup trucks and his animals. He was employed as a commercial driver and
enjoyed his job and especially his customers.
Gleason was preceded in death by his brother, Clayton Branscome of
Jolo, WV; a son, Steven Randolph of Upper Marlboro, MD; a granddaughter, Tonya
Hart Holland; and a great granddaughter, Kristin Holland both of Radford, VA
He is survived by his wife of 41 years, Constance
"Connie" (Silcott) Branscome of Adelphi, MD; and five children,
Debora Hart of Bluefield, WV and husband William, Jennifer Branscome of
Tazewell, VA, Francine Sarcione of Nebo, NC, and husband, Stephen, Gleason
Branscome Jr. of Forest, VA, and wife, Diana, and Kevin Randolph of LaPlata,
MD, and wife, Laura. He had eight grandchildren and five great grandchildren.
Gleason is also survived by two brothers, Raymond Branscome of Manasas, VA, and
Hubert Branscome of Willoughby, OH; and a special sister-in-law, Mae Branscome
of Jolo, WV.
The family will receive friends at the Moser Funeral Home, 233
Broadview Ave, Warrenton, VA on Thursday, February 23, 2017,from 3 until 6 p.m.
with a prayer service beginning at 6 p.m. Interment will take place at
Resurrection Cemetery, 8000 Woodyard Road, Clinton, MD 20735, on Friday,
February 24, 2017, at 12 p.m.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
1940 Census,
Sandy River District, McDowell Co., WV,
Branscome,
Bertha 29, F, WV, Head, Widowed,
Branscome,
Clayton 10, M, WV, Son,
Branscome,
Hubert 09, M, WV, Son,
Branscome,
Raymond 05, M, WV, Son,
Branscome,
Gleason 03, M, WV, Son,
https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:K7ZM-62R
Richmond
City
+2017, Richmond City, VA, Obituary
Richmond Times-Dispatch (VA) - February 5, 2017
Richard L. Blankenship, Sr., passed away February 3, 2017. He was 93 [1924] years old, a life-long Richmond resident
and was retired from the U.S. Postal Service.
He was predeceased by his wife
of 64 years, Mary Bray
Blankenship; his parents, Louis and May Blankenship; sister,
Margaret Baughan; and brother, Eugene
Blankenship.
He is survived by his daughter,
Martha Sykes and husband, Donald; his son, Rick and
wife, Gay; grandsons, Lee Sykes and wife, Dawn, and their children, Madison and
Landon; Jay Sykes and wife, Carrilynn, and their children, Addie, James and
William; Mat Blankenship and wife, Blair, and their daughter,
Briar; Chase Blankenship and wife, Fallon, and their daughter, Taylor Reese. Other survivors include brother and sister-in-law, Francis
and Iris Bray; sister-in-law, Clara Bray; and brother-in-law, Earl King.
Funeral service will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday, February 7, at First
Baptist Church-Ashland, 800 Thompson Street, Ashland, VA 23005. Interment will
be private.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2017, Richmond City, VA, Obituary
Richmond Times-Dispatch (VA) - February 12, 2017
Maurice G. Blankenship, Sr., 80 [09Feb1936], of Richmond, passed away February 8,
2017.
He retired from Westvaco after 42 years and was a member of Oak
Grove Baptist Church and the Manchester Lodge No. 14 A.F. & A.M.
"Possum Lodge".
He was preceded in death by his wife, Grace
Blankenship; his parents, Floyd Blankenship Sr. and Susie Vincent; and brothers,
Richard and Floyd Blankenship Jr.
He is survived by his son,
Marty Blankenship; daughter,
Deborah Anne Stanley; brother, James Blankenship; grandchildren, Tannon Blankenship, Michelle and Lee Rowe; and
great-grandson, Christian Lee Rowe.
A memorial ceremony will be held 4 p.m. Saturday, February 25, at
Bliley's-Chippenham, 6900 Hull Street Rd.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2017, Richmond City, VA, Obituary
Richmond Times-Dispatch (VA) - September 1, 2017
Emmet R. "Buddy," Blankenship, 71 [1946], went to be with the Lord August 30,
2017.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Fred and
Elizabeth Blankenship.
He is survived by his sister,
Betty Mitterer (Bobby); niece, Alicia Mitterer;
nephew, Shawn Mayberry (Holly); great-niece and nephew, Madison and Jackson
Mayberry; and friend, Jack Porter.
The family will receive friends 5 to 8 p.m. Friday, September 1, at
Bliley's-Chippenham, 6900 Hull Street Rd., where a funeral will be held 10
a.m., Saturday, September 2. Interment Maury Cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Roanoke
City
2017, Roanoke City, VA, Obituary
http://www.oakeys.com/?pagetype=obitlink&obit_id=1913766
Elijah Wiley Blankenship, January 17, 2017 - January 17, 2017.
He was preceded in death by his maternal grandfather Lyle
Moneymaker.
Elijah was survived by his mother
Laura Moneymaker Blankenship, his father
Roger Blankenship Jr, his sister
Sarah Blankenship, His grandparents
Roger Blankenship, Sr., Patricia and Daniel Dumey, and Carol
Moneymaker/ Roger Lane.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2017, Roanoke City, VA, Obituary
http://www.oakeys.com/?pagetype=obitlink&obit_id=1932914
Alice Virginia Bailey, 79, of Roanoke, passed away on Wednesday,
March 8, 2017.
She was a loving wife and mother who touched many hearts in and out
of the family. She was a member of Williamson Road Church of the Brethren and
worked for Friendship Retirement Community for over 25 years.
Alice is preceded in death by her parents, Charles and Dorothy Lovelace.
She is survived by her loving husband of 56 years, Basil D. Bailey;
sons, David P. Bailey and wife, Terra, Billy D. Bailey and wife, Dominique;
grandchildren, Dakota L. Bailey, Hunter B. Bailey; great grandchildren,
Avonmora, Archer and Kalum; sisters,
Lillian Holt, JoAnn Jones and husband, Melvin Sr., Nina Blankenship and husband,
Andrew; Brother, C. Marshall Lovelace and a host
of nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. on Sunday, March 12, 2017 at
Williamson Road Church of the Brethren with Pastor Harvey Leddy officiating.
Interment will follow at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2017, Roanoke City, VA, Obituary
http://www.oakeys.com/?pagetype=obitlink&obit_id=1936549
Ruth Mae Wilkerson,
87, of Roanoke passed away Friday, March 17, 2017. Ruth was born in 1929, the
only child of the late Elijah
and Virginia Blankenship.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her
husband, Joe Owen Wilkerson.
Ruth is survived by her two daughters and sons-in-law, Robin and
David Johnson and Lora and Jerry Ellis, three grandchildren, Jerry Jr., Chris,
and Rachel, and four great-grandchildren, Autumn, Brittany, Devon and Hailey.
A graveside service will be held at 3:00 PM, Tuesday, March 21,
2017 at Evergreen Burial Park with Rev. David Derrow officiating.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2017, Roanoke City, VA, Obituary
http://www.oakeys.com/?pagetype=obitlink&obit_id=1945787
Clovis “Floyd” Hartman, Jr., 70 of Roanoke went to be with the Lord
on Sunday, April 2, 2017surronded by his loving family.
Floyd served in Vietnam from September 1967 thru September
1968. After his years of service, he
lived in Portsmouth, Virginia and worked at Norfolk Naval Shipyard as a
pipefitter working on nuclear submarines.
He returned to Roanoke in 1976 and began a second career in excavating
& landscaping with Kingery Brothers Excavating. Floyd worked tirelessly on job sites
throughout the Roanoke Valley and surrounding areas. He retired in 2006 after 40 years.
Floyd supported his son, Mike, through sandlot to high school
football and supported his daughter, Dena from T-ball to high school
softball. He enjoyed watching his
children succeed in all that they did.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Clovis Hartman, Sr. and
Fannie G. Hartman, a brother, Roger M. Hartman, a sister, Betty J. Meador, and
a daughter-in-law, Sonia R. Hartman.
Left to cherish his memory is his wife of 48 years, Kathy Hewitt
Hartman, his son, Michael F. Hartman
and fiancée, Whitney Thomas, and granddaughters, Siera M. Hartman and Briana S. Hartman,
his daughter, Dena J. Hartman and boyfriend, Jason W. Ramsey, his sisters,
Deliah Kingery (Wayne), Pam Kingery (Randy), brother-in-law, Shelby Meador, uncles, John Hartman, Ira Hartman (Joann), Raymond Blankenship, numerous nieces, nephews and cousins, special brothers and
sisters-in-law in Chesapeake, Virginia.
Services will be at Oakey’s South Chapel on Brambleton Ave at noon,
Wednesday, April 5, 2017. Pastor Nathan Anderson will officiate. Interment with full military honors will
follow in Bandy Cemetery, Roanoke County.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2017, Roanoke City, VA, Obituary
The Roanoke Times, (VA) - May 4, 2017
James (Red) Pruitt, Jr., 82, of Roanoke, went home to be with the
Lord Sunday, April 30, 2017 at his home. Red was born in Salem, October 7, 1934
and lived in the Roanoke area all his life. He was the son of the late James
Pruitt Sr. and Mary Georgia Greenway Pruitt Dean.
Red was retired from the Salem Times Register; served in The United
States Air Force and enjoyed fishing and racing. He attended The Church of God.
In addition to his parents, Red was preceded in death by wife Ruby
Mae Puckett Pruitt, and grandchildren Bobbi Jo Pruitt and John J. Deisher Jr.
He is survived by his son James Pruitt III and his fiancée Patricia
Miller of Lambertville, Mich.; daughters and son-in-law Vicki and Glen Stinnette,
Sandra Hartman, and Elizabeth and John Deisher all of Roanoke; grandchildren
Katelyn Bowman and Chasity Pruitt Warr; three great-grandchildren; sisters Sylvia Camper, Iris Clark,
Linda Eastman, Carolyn
Blankenship, and Rosemary
Harrison; several nieces and nephews; very good friend, George; and his beloved
pet Nesse.
Funeral services will be 1 p.m, Saturday, May 6, 2017at Rader
Funeral Home, 630 Roanoke Road with Pastor Billy Cox officiating. Burial with
Military Honors will be at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2017, Roanoke City, VA, Obituary
Charleston Gazette-Mail (WV) - May 17, 2017
Hazel Frances Hopkins, 95 [1922], of Roanoke, Virginia, and formerly of
Campbell's Creek, passed away May 14, 2017, following a long illness.
Hazel lived in Virginia since 1968 where she was a homemaker and a
Baptist.
Preceding her in death were her husband, James George Hopkins; parents, Robert and Mollie Blankenship Hall; grandson,
Aaron Blair Hopkins; and a son-in-law, Jerry Hall.
Surviving are her sons and daughters-in-law, James Arthur and
Patricia Hopkins and Richard Lee and Tonda Hopkins, all of Floyd County,
Virginia; daughters and son-in-law, Mildred Hall of Roanoke and Ethel Louise
and Michael Myers of Campbell's Creek; sisters, Ruth Belcher of St. Cloud,
Florida, Donna Rose Carr of Campbell's Creek and Ida Mae Brown of Malden; nine
grandchildren; multiple great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren.
Funeral service will be held at 2 p.m., Thursday, May 18, at Fidler
and Frame Funeral Home, Belle, with Pastor Edward Jarrett officiating.
Interment will follow in Cline Cemetery, Campbell's Creek.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2017, Roanoke City, VA, Obituary
The Roanoke Times, (VA) - June 6, 2017
Robert Allen Echols, 70, of Roanoke and formerly of Pembroke,
departed this life Saturday evening, June 3, 2017 at Carilion Roanoke Memorial
Hospital after a long series of illnesses. Born on March 5, 1947, he was a son
of the late Robert Floyd Echols and Helen Williams Echols Cuffel.
He had been employed as a Real Estate Salesman.
He leaves to cherish his memory his son Wesley Echols of Columbus,
OH, and his sisters Margaret Blankenship of Pembroke and Pam Cloessner of Monroe,
LA; and a host of aunts, uncles, cousins and other relatives and friends.
Graveside services will be Wednesday [June 7] at 2 p.m. in the Southside Cemetery on
Lebanon Road near Pembroke.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2017, Roanoke City, VA, Obituary
The Roanoke Times, (VA) - June 7, 2017
Ray Elmore Owens Sr., 85, of Roanoke, VA, went home to be with the
Lord on Monday, June 5, 2017, due to complications of advanced dementia. He was
born in Roanoke on March 10, 1932, to the late Joseph "Jumbo" Earl
Owens and Virginia Willis Owens.
Ray was also preceded in death by his sisters, Frances Blankenship and Hazel Wood; his brother, Frederick
Owens; his son, Ronald Wade; and his second wife, Gladys Goodson Wade Owens.
Left to cherish his memory are his blended family, his spouse of 23
years, Sylvia Shortt Owens; sons, Ray E. Owens Jr., Michael Owens, Fred Owens,
Gary Wade (Lee Anne), Alan Wade (Jeanne) and Greg Wade; daughters, Kathy Otey
(Danny) and Barbara Shepherd (Darrell); first wife, Katherine Goad (mother of
his children); nine grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; and numerous nephews,
nieces, special friends and acquaintances.
Ray was a longtime member of Shenandoah Baptist Church where he
strongly supported the World Missions program and camp Eagle Ministries. He
managed Owen's Brothers Gulf and U-Haul Station until he founded Ray Owens
Moving Company in 1976. Ray loved his farm in Catawba and enjoyed hunting with
his family, caring for his cows and giving wagon rides. He was a member of
Masonic Lodge 163, Williamson Road.
Services will be held at noon on Thursday June 8, 2017, at Oakey's
North Chapel with the Rev. Dr. Robert Alderman officiating. Interment will
follow at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens with Masonic Rights by Lodge 163.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2017, Roanoke City, VA, Death
The Roanoke Times, (VA) - July 1, 2017
Carl W. Blankenship,
65 [1952], of
Roanoke, passed away Wednesday, June 28, 2017.
Arrangements by John M. Oakey & Son Funeral Home, Salem,
540-389-5441.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Carl William
Blankenship – b.15Sep1951 – Salem, VA: https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:KYQW-YWF
Relatives -
Angela D. Blankenship, Christopher W. Blankenship.
+2017, Roanoke City, VA, Obituary
Harold Douglas (Buck) Blankenship Sr., 66, of Roanoke, died Monday, July 3, 2017. He was born
December 23, 1950, a son of the late Walter C. and Margaret E. Blankenship.
In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by a brother, Buddy Blankenship.
Surviving are his sons, Doug Blankenship, Anthony Blankenship,
Jon Blankenship and Kent Blankenship; daughters, Carol St.Clair and Kalyn Mundy; brothers, Tommy Moss (Beverly) and
Little Wayne; sisters, Lula Persinger (LC) and Carol Wickline
(Larry); numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren and nieces and nephews who
loved him dearly. Close friends, Paula,
Courtney, Samantha, Franklin, Shane and their children.
A memorial service will be conducted at 3 p.m. Monday, July 10,
2017, at Valley Funeral Home 1609 Peters Creek Rd. NW 540-562-1182
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2017, Roanoke City, VA, Obituary
Fayette Tribune (Oak Hill, WV) - August 23, 2017
Eleanor Clayton Persinger our dear meek, 97, of Roanoke, VA and Clayton,
WV, passed away Tuesday, August 22, 2017. Born May 5, 1920 at Talcott, WV, and
was a daughter of the late Julius Earl and Amanda Cleo Young Keatley.
Eleanor was a member of Clayton Baptist Church and a homemaker.
She was preceded in death by her husband Leonard H. Persinger, 9
brothers and sisters.
Survivors include daughters
Judy E. Blankenship and husband
Ron of Roanoke, VA, and Drese E. Smith and
husband Don of Clayton, sons, Steve Bremer and the late Betty Ann of Pembroke,
VA, Gary L. Bremer and wife Tina of Hinton, Eric U. Persinger of Alderson, and
Leslie H. Persinger and wife Reginia of Pence Springs, WV, one sister, Patty A.
Huston and husband Bob of Pittsboro, NC, fourteen grandchildren, twenty nine
great grandchildren, and one great great grandchild.
Funeral services will be 2 pm Friday, August 25, 2017 at Clayton
Missionary Baptist Church in Clayton, with Pastors Roger Persinger and Grant
Pettit officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery under the
direction of the Lantz Funeral Home in Alderson.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Ronzel J.
Blankenship – b.01Sep1950 – Roanoke, VA: https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:KYQQ-GZR
Relatives -
Bessie E. Blankenship, Beth E. Blankenship, Jack. Blankenship, Judy Bremer
Blankenship.
Summers Co., WV,
Marriage:
http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/va_view2.aspx?FilmNumber=589347&ImageNumber=428
Ronzel
Blankenship, 22 - Judy Eileen Bremer, 21 – 28Sep1968
2017, Roanoke City, VA, Obituary
The Roanoke Times, (VA) - October 29, 2017
Dorothy (Dot) Lane Doutt, 102, of Roanoke went home to be with the
Lord Friday, October 27, 2017.
She was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church where she was a
permanent greeter. She was the best mom that a daughter could have.
She was preceded by her husband Milton Doutt, a daughter, Penny
Gail Doutt, and parents, Ernest and Jennie Lane.
Surviving are her daughter, Dale D. Hurt and husband Gary; granddaughters, Nicole Ellinwood and
husband Brian, Melissa
Blankenship and husband Brad;
great-granddaughters, Sierra and Savana Ellinwood; great-grandsons, Ryder and
Grayson Francisco; step great grandsons,
A. J. and Chris Blankenship.
Funeral services will be conducted 1 p.m. Monday, October 30, 2017
at Trinity Lutheran Church by the Rev. David Derrick. Interment will follow in
Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2017, Roanoke City, VA, Obituary
The Roanoke Times, (VA) - October 30, 2017
Owen Hogan Basham, 85 [1932], of Roanoke, VA, went to be with the Lord on Friday,
October 27, 2017.
He was a Korean War Veteran, a member of Green Ridge Baptist
Church, a retired driver for The Kroger Company and a courtesy driver for Hart
Motor Company.
Owen was preceded in death by his parents, Owen W. Basham and
Margaret Mabes Basham; his wives, Sarah Blankenship Basham and Myrtle Halsey Basham; his son, Chester
Basham; his brothers, Bobby and Larry Basham; and his sister, Lois Basham
Weeks.
Surviving are two stepchildren, Brenda Sue Bailey and Richard
Halsey; two step grandchildren, Robert Bailey Jr. and Sundae Spring Halsey;
sisters, Mary Sue Murphy and Ada Jean Givens; nieces and nephews whom he loved
dearly; aunt, Frances Vessey; numerous cousins; and special friend, Leona
Bowles.
Funeral Services will be conducted at 10 a.m. on Wednesday,
November 1, 2017, at Oakey's Roanoke Chapel with Dr. J. Michael Palmer
officiating. Interment will follow in Sherwood Memorial Park.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2017, Roanoke City, VA,
Obituary
http://www.roanoke.com/obituaries/duschean-aileen-blankenship/article_bdd8ec49-a470-566f-a282-fc16b0be4eca.html
Aileen Blankenship Duschean, 87, of Roanoke passed away Wednesday December 13, 2017.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph J.
"Jake" Duschean; sons, David C. and Douglas P. Duschean; parents, Benjamin and Nina (Mutt) Blankenship; aunt, Ina Baine; and grandmother, Cynthia
Mann Baine.
Surviving are daughters, Teresa L. Duschean, Tracy Williams and husband,
Thomas; son, Darren M. Duschean; grandchildren, Jacob T. Williams and Alec D.
Williams.
The family will receive friends 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday, December 16,
2017 at Simpson Funeral Home, 5160 Peters Creek Rd., Roanoke, VA 24019,
540-366-0707.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2017, Roanoke City, VA, Obituary
The Roanoke Times, (VA) - December 27, 2017
Jerald W. Short, 74 (December 6, 1943), of Roanoke, VA, passed away
peacefully at home, on Saturday, December 23, 2017, with his family at his side
after a years' battle with atypical parkinsonism.
Jerald served six years in the United States Army having made the
rank of E6 as a Drill Sergeant. He then went to work at N&W and served 28
years. Jerald enjoyed NASCAR and football, especially Virginia Tech games, and
loved to play Canasta.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Pluma Short; son, Jere G. Short;
brothers, Gratho, Harold, Paul and Bobby; and sister, Thelma Blankenship.
Jerald is survived by his wife of 52 + years, Joyce; daughter,
Julia Stover (Vincent); grandsons, Trevor and fiancée, Kelsey, and Justin
Campbell; granddaughters, Kayla (Jared) Clendenin and Courtney Stover;
brothers, James Marvie and Terry (Sherry); and sister, Shirley Burden. He is
also survived by mother-in-law, Madeline Caldwell; sisters-in-law, Wanda
Jackson, Brenda Witt, Eveleen Shortt, Linda Shortt, and Kay Short; and many
nieces and nephews.
Funeral Services will be held at noon on Thursday, December 28,
2017, at Oakey's South Chapel with Dr. Quentin Madden officiating. Military
burial to follow at Cedar Lawn Memorial Park.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Roanoke
+2017, Roanoke Co., VA, Obituary
Harry Rexford Wooten Jr., 86, of Roanoke County, departed this life
on September 26, 2017.
A professional trucker by trade Harry or Bud as he was fondly
referred to lived a life of service to his fellow man including a stint in the
United States Navy, many years in the Royal Order of Moose, the Lion's Club,
Mason's Cove Volunteer Fire Department and as a Masonic Veteran.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Elwanda Lucille (Blankenship) Wooten; and daughter, Diane Smith.
He leaves to cherish his memory two daughters, Shirley (Grant) and
Beverly (Wayne); five grandchildren, Michelle, Michael, Christopher, Matthew
and Stephanie; sisters, Ethyl and Ann; brothers, Roy, Richard, Ralph and Danny;
several great and great-great-grandchildren; and a host of nieces; nephews;
relations; and friends.
Service and interment will take place at Chestnut Grove Church in
Buckingham on Tuesday October 3, 2017 at 1 p.m. with Masonic Rites at graveside
to follow.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2017, Bent Mountain, Roanoke Co., VA, Obituary
The Roanoke Times, (VA) - February 26, 2017
Dorothy Nica Clemmer Blankenship, 94, of Bent Mountain, died Thursday, February 23, 2017 in
Roanoke.
Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory Roanoke Chapel is assisting the
family.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2017, Vinton, Roanoke Co., VA, Death
http://www.tributes.com/obituary/show/John-Herbert-Blankenship-105152303
John Herbert Blankenship, September 10, 1961 - August 30, 2017
Services will be private with arrangements by Lotz Funeral Home,
Vinton Chapel.Virginia
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2017, Vinton, Roanoke Co., VA, Obituary
http://www.lotzfuneralhomevinton.com/tributes/John-Blankenship
John Herbert Blankenship, affectionately
known as “John Boy,” age 52, passed away August 30, 2017. He was born September
10, 1964.
He is survived by his parents, Earl and Patricia
Blankenship; brothers, Steve Blankenship, Michael Blankenship (Sandra), Ricky Blankenship (Carolyn), James Blankenship (Modesty); daughter,
Ericha
Blankenship and granddaughter, Skylar Whorley.
Services will be private with
arrangements by Lotz Funeral Home, Vinton Chapel.
+2017, Vinton, Roanoke Co., VA, Obituary
John Herbert Blankenship, affectionately known as "John Boy," age 52, passed away
Wednesday, August 30, 2017. He was born September 10, 1964.
He is survived by his parents,
Earl and Patricia Blankenship; brothers,
Steve Blankenship, Michael Blankenship (Sandra), Ricky
Blankenship (Carolyn), James Blankenship (Modesty); daughter, Ericha
Blankenship and granddaughter,
Skylar Whorley.
Services will be private with arrangements by Lotz Funeral Home,
Vinton Chapel.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2017, Vinton, Roanoke
Co., VA, Obituary
The Roanoke Times, (VA) - November 27, 2017
September 8, 1925 November 25, 2017
John Henry Hartman, 92, of Vinton, VA, went home to be with the
Lord on Saturday, November 25, 2017.
He was a member of The Church of God in Columbia, SC for 56 years.
John then moved back to Roanoke in 1996. He was active in the Elliston Church
of God until he became unable to attend. He retired from Owens Steel in
Columbia, SC, after 30 years of service. John also retired from American Bridge
after 15 years of service. He was called at the age of 18 to serve in World War
II. John served four years in the United States Navy for our country.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Sadie G. Hartman; his three
brothers, Joe, Jim and Anthony; his three sisters, Lear, Fannie and Mandy; a
special stepson-in-law, Gill Mackey; and a step son, Floyd Welch.
John is survived by his brother, Ira Hartman and wife, Joanne; brother-in-law, Raymond Blankenship; step daughter, Doris Mackey; step son,
Henry Welch and wife, Jean; step daughter-in-law, Jessie Welch; numerous step
grandchildren and step great-grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews, good
friends and neighbors.
A Funeral Service will be conducted at noon on Tuesday, November
28, 2017, at Oakey's Vinton Chapel with the Rev. Sam Belisle officiating.
Burial will follow at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Rockingham
2017, Fulks Run, Rockingham
Co., VA, Obituary
Anna “Lucille” Lam Conley, 90, Fulks Run, passed away March 20,
2017 at Avante Nursing Home. Mrs. Conley was born on August 18, 1926 in
Rockingham County and was the daughter of the late Abraham “Bud” Carr and
Blanche Lam Donovan.
She was raised by her grandmother, Ida Lam. She worked at Rockingham Poultry and
Shenandoah Poultry before working at H. D. Lee for 23 years. Mrs. Conley was a homemaker and took care of
her grandchildren, loving them dearly and took them to church. She spent
several years at Generations Crossing where she enjoyed the friendships she
made there. She was a member of the
Gospel Hill Mennonite Church.
On November 3, 1944, she married
Roy G. Conley who preceded her in death December 26, 1996.
Surviving are her children, David
Conley and wife Nora of Harrisonburg, Lloyd Conley of Fulks Run, Linda Hensley
and husband David of Weyers Cave, Leona Delawder and husband Larry of Fulks
Run; a daughter-in-law, Martha Conley of Fulks Run; siblings, Raymond Donovan
of Harrisonburg, Ethel Mae Conley of Fulks Run; nine grandchildren, Mike Conley, Teresa Blankenship,
Holly Conley, Bryan Conley, Brad Conley, Terry Painter, Chris Painter, Amanda
Burgoyne, Derek Delawder; nineteen great grandchildren and four great-great
grandchildren.
In addition to her husband, Mrs. Conley
was preceded in death by an infant son, Lynn Curtis Conley; a son, Leon Conley
and a brother, Jake Donovan.
Pastors Dan P. Horning and J. Mark
and Emma Frederick, will conduct a funeral service on Friday, March 24, 2017 at
3 p.m. at Gospel Hill Mennonite Church Burial will follow at the church
cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Russell
+2017, Lebanon, Russell
Co., VA, Obituary
http://www.heraldcourier.com/obituaries/stinson-jr-joe-worley/article_a01ccd1b-b280-5477-9fe7-09a5318ce6c7.html
Joe Worley "Joey" Stinson, Jr., age 63, Lebanon, passed away on
Tuesday, October 31, 2017, at his home. Joey was born on February 27, 1954, a
son of the late Joe Worley Stinson and Anna Kathryne Kiser Stinson.
Joey was a member of International Union of Operating Engineers
Local 0147.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one nephew, Trevor Blankenship.
He is survived by his daughter, Melissa "Missy" Stinson
of Wilmington, NC; son, Daniel Simpkins of Hiwassee, VA; sisters, Teresa Dotson and husband, Randy of Castlewood, VA, and Sandy Blankenship and her late husband, Jerry of Lebanon, VA; brother, Manly Stinson of
Lebanon, VA; nephews, Tanner, Casey
and Owen Dotson, all of Castlewood, VA, Justin and wife, Bekah, David, Matthew,
Jere and Obi Blankenship and
Wyatt Stinson, all of Lebanon, VA; niece, Lindsey Stinson of Lebanon, VA; a
very special sister-in-law, Connie Stinson of Lebanon, VA; and uncle, Jim Kiser
of Tavares, FL.
Funeral services will be held Friday, November 3, 2017, at 8 p.m.
in the Combs Funeral Service Chapel with the Rev. Donnie Musick officiating.
Burial will be held Saturday, November 4, 2017, at 1 p.m. in the Russell
Memorial Cemetery. Pallbearers will
be Wyatt Stinson, Casey Dotson, Justin Blankenship,
Danny Chaney, Chad Smith, and Danny Farmer. Honorary pallbearer will be Charlie
Roberts.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Salem
City
2017, Salem City VA, Obituary
http://www.oakeys.com/?pagetype=obitlink&obit_id=1912882
Frances Dickerson Seaborn, 84, of Salem Virginia, went to be with
the Lord on Monday, January 23, 2017.
She was preceded in death by her parents William McKeaver Harris
and Lillian Clark Harris, Husband, O. Paul Dickerson, Son, Rick Dickerson,
Grandsons, Reggie Farmer and Cody Dickerson, and her second husband Garland
“Bill” Seaborn.
Fran is survived by her daughters
Dianna (Jerry) Custer, Connie (Jim) Edwards, Brenda Dillon, Angie Blankenship, and Kitty (Daryl) Alba. Her son Anthony
“Tony” (Crystal) Dickerson. She was blessed with 16 Grandchildren. Gina (Richie) Hill, Lora (Michael) Beckner,
Kellie (Brian) Minter, Chad (Christie) Farmer, Zach Bocock, Brandon Edwards,
Anthony Dickerson, Jr., Brittany Dickerson, Briana Dickerson, Sabrina Alba,
Olivia Dillon, Amber Dickerson, Kristen Custer, and Derek Alba and 15 Great
Grandchildren.
A service will be held at 2 pm Friday, January 27, 2017 in the
mausoleum at Old Dominion Memorial Gardens.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2017, Salem City, VA Obituary
The Roanoke Times, (VA) - April 12, 2017
Paul Alan "Spanky" Spangler, 64, of Salem, passed away
peacefully at home on Saturday, April 8, 2017.
Alan was preceded in death by his parents, Edith Gorrell and Paul
Spangler.
Left to cherish his memory are his wife of 31 years, Carolyn
Spangler; brothers, David (Kim) Spangler; Jimmy (Marilyn) Graham; sister, Joyce
(Earl) Hodges; daughter, Crystal (Jeff) Mital; step-daughters, Connie Blankenship and
Rachel Wimmer; Grandchildren, April
Parkins, Nichole Blankenship, Alex and Mady Wimmer; and lots of close
friends.
A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 1 p.m. on Saturday,
April 15, 2017 at Richfield Chapel 3670 Alleghany Dr. Salem, VA 24153 with the
Rev. Gary Kingery officiating.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2017, Salem City, VA, Obituary
The Roanoke Times, (VA) - April 24, 2017
Rachel J. Blankenship, 100, of Salem, passed away on Saturday, April 22, 2017.
She was preceded in death by her husband, J. L.
Blankenship, Sr.; daughter, Gladys; and son, Larry.
Left to cherish her memory are sons
Garry and Sonny and wife,
Mary; five grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and two great,
great-grandchildren.
A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, April 26,
2017 at the funeral home with a committal to follow at Cedar Lawn Memorial
Park.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2017, Salem City, VA, Obituary
The Roanoke Times, (VA) - October 8, 2017
Agnes Bailey Lovelace, 70, of Salem, went to be with the Lord on
Thursday, October 5, 2017. Mrs. Lovelace was born May 31, 1947 in Blackey,
Virginia, a daughter of the late Charley Bailey and Macie Mae Stacey Bailey.
She was a devoted wife, mother, and granny who adored her
grandchildren. She was a wonderful cook and a faithful wife for 52 years. Agnes
was passionate about the children's ministry at Lafayette United Methodist
Church of which she was a loyal member.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sisters, Edna Asbury, Violet Vance,
Veneda Cline, Erma Blankenship, Oval Bailey; brothers, Edward Bailey,
Louis Bailey, Leonard Bailey, Charlie Bailey, and Woodrow Bailey.
Her surviving family includes her husband, Chuck Lovelace; son,
Marty Lovelace and wife, Kim; grandchildren, Hunter, Noah and Camryn Lovelace;
sisters, Audrey Rowe and Esther Greene; brother, Joe Bailey; and lifetime
friends, Connie Ferrell and Patty Starkey.
A funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. on Monday, October 9, 2017
at the John M. Oakey & Son Funeral Home with Pastor Jeane Dunkum
officiating. An interment will follow at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2017, Salem City, VA, Funeral
Charles A. Blankenship, 94 [1923], of Salem, passed away Tuesday, December 5, 2017.
A graveside service will be held at noon Thursday, December 7, 2017
at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. Arrangements by Simpson Funeral Home &
Crematory, 540-366-0707.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Spotsylvania
+2017, Spotsylvania Co., VA, Obituary
The Free Lance-Star, (Fredericksburg, VA) - April 19, 2017
Eddie Frasure, 73 [1944], of Spotsylvania County passed away Saturday, April 15,
2017 at his home.
Mr. Frasure was a professional painter for over 40 years. He
enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents; daughter Angela Frasure;
son in law Geoff Mizelle; sister Geraldine Blankenship; and brothers Ed, Glen and Palmer Frasure.
Survivors include his wife, Judy; son E. Thomas Frasure; daughter
J. Charien Mizelle; 10 grandchildren; one great-grandchild; and brothers
Charles, Tom and Garrett Frasure.
A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. on Thursday, April 20, at
New Hope Baptist Church.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Staunton,
City
+2017, Staunton, City, VA, Death
http://www.tributes.com/obituary/show/Lyda-Jeanette-Blankenship-105053676
Lyda Jeanette Blankenship, May 9, 1935 - August 1, 2017, Staunton, Virginia
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2017, Staunton, City, VA, Obituary
http://www.coffmanfuneralhome.net/memsol.cgi?user_id=1992667
Lyda Jeanette Blankenship, 82, of
Staunton, and formerly of Lexington, passed away on Tuesday, August 1, 2017 in
Envoy of Staunton. She was born in Wise County, Virginia on May 9, 1935,
daughter of the late Alva and Lilly (Frye)
Adams.
There will be no services. Coffman Funeral Home
and Crematory is assisting the family
Tazewell
+2017, Tazewell Co., VA, Obituary
Bluefield Daily Telegraph (WV) - December 22, 2017
Della Bernice Marrs Parris, born in Tazewell County Virginia on
March 20, 1923, passed away peacefully on December 15, 2017 in Raleigh, [Wake Co.,] NC.
She lived most of her life in the Tazewell County Virginia area.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 51 years, James Stuart
(Toots) Parris, three brothers, David, William (Bill) and Orrin King (Kay)
Marrs, and two Sisters, Mary Blankenship and Ruth Bandy. She was the last member of
her immediate family.
She leaves behind two daughters, Donna Miller (Edward Miller), of
Raleigh, NC, and Linda Jones of Lake Worth, FL, and one son, James Thomas
Parris (Anna), of Bristol, VA; Five Grandchildren, Stephen Parris, Jamie
Parris, Richard Jones (Jennifer) Amy Griffith(Brian), and Matthew
Miller(Lindsay), and 7 Great grandchildren, and numerous nephews and nieces.
She requested that her body be donated to Duke University to be
used for Medical Research. No Date for Memorial service has been set at this
time.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2017, Bandy, Tazewell
Co., VA, Obituary
Bristol Herald Courier (VA) - December 2, 2017
Virginia "Becca" Pruett, age 94, of Bandy, VA, passed
away on Wednesday, November 29, 2017, in Tazewell,
VA She was born on January 2, 1923, and was the daughter of the late John Whitt Sr. and Mary Boothe
Whitt.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her
husband, Oscar Lee Pruett; three sisters,
Bessie Jane Blankenship,
Nettie Rose Baldwin, and Delphine Simmons; three brothers, Milburn "M.T."
Whitt, Carl Whitt, and John "Donnie" Whitt Jr.
She is survived by two daughters, Janis Nichols of Bandy, VA, and
Sara Barnett and husband, Johnny, of Christiansburg, VA; one son, John Allen
Pruett and wife, Shirley, of Marion, VA; four granddaughters, Diane Brown and
husband, Kenny, Melissa Alley and husband, Chris, Michele Pruett, and Teresa
Bentley; one grandson, Andy Barnett; seven great-grandchildren; and two
great-great- grandchildren.
Funeral services will be conducted at 1 p.m. Sunday at Singleton
Funeral Service Chapel with Elder Robert Whitt and John Allen Pruett
officiating. Burial will follow in the Whitt Family Cemetery in Bandy, VA
Family and friends will serve as Pallbearers.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2017, North Tazewell, Tazewell Co., VA Obituary
Bluefield Daily Telegraph (WV) - August 2, 2017
William "Bill" Morgan, 97 of North Tazewell VA, formerly
a lifelong resident of Welch WV died Saturday July 29, 2017 at Bluefield, WV.
Born April 10, 1920 in Roderfield, WV, he was a son of the late George Raymond
Morgan and Alice Davis Morgan.
Bill was thrown into the workforce at an early age because of the
untimely death of his father. In order to help support a younger brother and
two disabled siblings he gained his first job as a coal miner, later he became
a service station attendant where he mastered auto mechanics and from there
worked in many different capacities over the years including the leading route
salesman for Cole Baking Company, insurance sales, handling complaints for the
WV Department of Highways, successfully operated a gas station and a movie
theater and ended his career as Maintenance Chief at Stevens Clinic Hospital,
Welch WV.
Bill was preceded in death by his first wife of 56 years Julia
Legato Morgan who passed away on August 26, 1998 and his second wife of 11
years Margaret Ophelia Morgan who passed away on February 17, 2011. Bill was
preceded in death by brothers, John Kay Morgan, Jack Marshall, and Harris
Marshall and sister, Hazel Marshall.
Survivors include daughters,
Patricia Blankenship of Bluefield, WV, B. K. Simpkins and husband,
James of Hopewell, VA; son, Kenneth Morgan and wife, Shelia of Bridgeport WV;
grandsons Keith Simpkins of Dinwiddie, VA, Chris Simpkins of Chester, VA, Adam
Morgan and wife, Ashley of Core, WV and Sarah Colburn and husband, Nathan of
Nashville TN; five great grandchildren, Conner Simpkins, Ashton Simpkins,
Isaiah Morgan, Josie Colburn and Maxwell Morgan.
Funeral services will be conducted at 2 PM Saturday August 5, 2017
at Peery & St. Clair Funeral Home in Tazewell VA with the Reverend Dr.
Thomas A. Conley officiating. Entombment will follow at the Woodlawn Memorial
Park Cemetery at Bluewell, WV. Pallbearers are Keith Simpkins, Chris Simpkins,
Adam Morgan, Conner Simpkins, Nathan Colburn, and Randy Sawyer. Honorary
pallbearer is George Stevenson.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Patricia Rae
Blankenship – b.21Aug1943 – Bluefield, WV: https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:KY4T-9KQ
Relatives -
Ersel Blankenship
+2017, North Tazewell, Tazewell Co., VA, Obituary
Bluefield Daily Telegraph (WV) - August 14, 2017
Gladys Mitchem Cochran, age 94 of North Tazewell, VA was called
into the Lord's presence on Sunday, August 13, 2017 from Carilion Tazewell
Community Hospital in Tazewell, VA
Born July 15, 1923 in McDowell County, WV she was a daughter of the late Carl
and Nora Mitchem.
Gladys was a faithful member of the New Covenant Fellowship,
formerly the Dial Rock Church of God. While she will be greatly missed, there
will be a grand reunion with those that have preceded her in death.
In addition to her parents, the reunion will include her husband,
Leonard L. Cochran; son, Larry Dean Cochran; son-in-law, James Aldie Delp. Also
preceding her were three sisters, Bertie Mitchem Blankenship, Donna Mitchem Crouse and Ruth Mitchem Kiser; three brothers,
Buster Mitchem, Doug Mitchem and Junior Mitchem.
Survivors include one sister, Mildred Mitchem Thomas of
Fayetteville, NC; one son, Tracy L. Cochran and wife, Hilda of Bluefield, VA;
two daughters, Patricia Cochran Delp of Squire, WV and Darlene Cochran Egan and
husband, Ken of Barboursville, WV; daughter-in-law, Cindy Cochran; six
grandsons, Kevin Cochran, Tim Cochran, Christopher Delp, Scott Cochran, Bradley
Cochran and Matthew Egan; seven great-grandchildren, Mark Leatherwood, Kayla
Leatherwood, Breanna Cochran, Riley Chumbly, Jonah Egan, Roman Cochran and Eli
Egan; Four great-great grandchildren; special friends, Gala DeFriece, Ruth and
Wayne White; many nieces, nephews, other family members and friends also
survive.
Funeral services will be conducted at 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, August
16, 2017 at Hurst-Scott Funeral Home in Tazewell, VA with Pastor Dave Webb
officiating assisted by Wayne White. Burial will follow at Roselawn Memorial
Gardens in Princeton, WV. Grandsons and nephews will serve as pallbearers.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2017, Raven, Tazewell Co., VA, Funeral
http://www.tributes.com/obituary/show/John-Leonard-Blankenship-105412020
John Leonard Blankenship, July 10, 1949 - October 23, 2017, Raven, Virginia
Funeral Service will be held at the Shortridge-Ramey Funeral Home
Chapel of Keen Mountain, VA, Saturday, October 28th 2017 at 1:00 P.M. with Rev.
Billy Clifton, Rev. Hassel Justus and Rev. Jackie Blankenship officiating. Burial
will follow in Whitt Ferrell Cemetery on Horn Mountain in Pilgrims Knob,VA
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2017, Raven, Tazewell Co., VA, Obituary
http://www.shortridgeramey.com/obituaries/John-Leonard-Blankenship?obId=2651801#/obituaryInfo
John Leonard Blankenship, 68 years of age
of the Clifton Fork section of Raven, VA, passed away Monday, October 23, 2017
at Clinch Valley Hospital, [Richlands,
Tazewell Co., VA]. Born July 10th, 1949 in Marvin, VA, he was the son of the late Ezra Lincous
Blankenship and Vunia Oakely Horn Blankenship.
John was of the Pentecostal Holiness
faith. John was an avid outdoorsman, he enjoyed to ginseng, hunt, collecting
die cast cars, watching game shows and especially liked to watch Judge Judy and
Cops. He loved spending all his time with his grandchildren. Loving husband,
father, brother, grandfather and great-grandfather.
In addition to his parents, he was
preceded in death by his first wife, Connie Louise Hampton Blankenship; daughter,
Melissa
Ann Blankenship; brother, James Roger Blankenship; and several
infant grandchildren. He was also preceded by one step-son-in-law, Alex Hess.
Those left to cherish his memories
includes his loving wife of 23 years, Brenda Kay Compton Blankenship of Clifton Fork;
sons, Christopher Jonathan Blankenship and his special friend Brenda Bartley of
the home, Russell Brian Blankenship and wife Carolann of Richlands, Jason Leonard
Blankenship and fiancé Jessica Rose of Richlands, VA, and Travis Eli
Blankenship and wife Candi of Clifton Fork; step-son, Lance Eldon Baldwin and wife
Brandi of Lebanon, VA; daughter, Brittany Kay Lowe and husband John of Grundy,
VA; step-daughter, Barbara Anna June Hess of Garden Creek; chosen daughter,
Erica McGhee and husband Jamie of Richlands, VA; brothers, Carl Blankenship and wife
Margaret of Pounding Mill, VA, Andrew Blankenship and wife Sharon of Richlands, VA,
and Jackie
Blankenship and wife Sherry of Venus, TX; sisters, Ollie Lester of
Richlands, VA, Trula Kiser and husband Dennis of Doran Bottom, Mary Osborne of Raven, VA, Myrtle Sisk and husband
Ray of Clifton Fork, Alice Keene and husband Jeff of Dismal, VA He is also survived by sixteen
grandchildren, four great-grandchildren, several nieces and nephews.
Funeral Service will be held at the
Shortridge-Ramey Funeral Home Chapel of Keen Mountain, VA, Saturday, October
28th 2017 at 1:00 P.M. with Rev. Billy Clifton, Rev. Hassel Justus and Rev. Jackie
Blankenship officiating. Burial will follow in Whitt Ferrell Cemetery on Horn
Mountain in Pilgrims Knob,VA Active pallbearers will be Ray Sisk, Keith
Sisk, Jeff Keene, Jared Keene, Ricky Blankenship, Joe Boyd, Brandon Bowman and Junior
Horne. Honorary pallbearers will be Dr. Kabaria, Dr. Thacker, Lance Baldwin and
J.C. Patel.
+2017, Richlands, Tazewell Co., VA, Obituary
Bluefield Daily Telegraph (WV) - July 23, 2017
Audra Marie Jewell Compton White, age 89, formerly of Richlands, VA
died Saturday, July 22, 2017 at Heritage Hall in Tazewell, [Tazewell Co.,] VA Born August 31, 1927 in Buchanan
County, she was a daughter of the late William "Bill" Jewell and
Ethel Ward Jewell of Pilgrims Knob, VA
Audra was a graduate of Whitewood High School where she was a
member of the girls' basketball team. She enjoyed painting, crafts, crocheting,
quilting, sewing, singing and learning to play the banjo and guitar. She was
employed for many years by the Buchanan County Public Schools as a teacher aide
at Whitewood Elementary. After moving to Richlands in the 1970s, she worked at
the Piggly Wiggly store and Deskins store until her retirement in 1992. Audra
was a member of the Westside Holiness Church in Raven, VA
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her
husband, Robert A. Compton; a daughter, Evelyn Dianna Compton; and an infant
son, William Robert Compton; two brothers, Randell Jewell and Herbert Jewell;
and a sister, Mary Helen Jewell.
She is survived by three daughters:
Carol Cole and husband, Larry of Wardell; Barbara Blankenship
and husband, Phillip of Cedar Bluff; and Patricia "Patty" Compton of
Bluefield and fiance', Tony Morris; three grandchildren:
Dawn VanDyke of Wardell; Stephanie McReynolds and husband, Shawn of Tazewell;
and John Blankenship of
Richlands; two great-grandchildren: Mason VanDyke and Annie McReynolds; and a
sister, Lanthia Ross of Fort Riley, KS; also, several nieces and nephews. Audra
was a loving mother to her children who loved her dearly and will cherish her
memory.
The funeral services will be conducted at the Hurst-Scott Funeral
Home in Richlands, on Tuesday, July 25, 2017 at 2:00 PM with Rev. Jeff Kinder
officiating. Burial to follow in the Ward Cemetery at Pilgrims Knob, VA Family
members will serve as pallbearers.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2017, Richlands, Tazewell
Co., VA, Obituary
Bluefield Daily Telegraph (WV) - September 1, 2017
Emmit Sargent, age 87, of Richlands, VA passed away on Friday,
September 1, 2017 at his home. Emmit was born in Richlands, VA and was the son
of the late Allen and Viola E. Harless Sargent.
He was a lifelong resident of the area.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife,
Elizabeth Geraldine Sargent; sons, William Keith Sargent, Sr. and Dennis Smith;
sisters, Lillian Lucille Blankenship, Mary Russell, and Juanita Sargent; and
brother, John Marvin Sargent.
He is survived by: His Daughter: Tina Gilbert and husband, Rufus of
Richlands, VA; Three Sons: Emmitt Allen "Buck" Sargent and wife,
Anita of Richlands, VA, Michael Sargent and wife, Teresa of Las Vegas, NV, Doug
Sargent and wife, Loretta of Honaker, VA; Sisters: Sylvia Bennett of Bristol,
TN, Margaret Frances Street of Baltimore, MD; Brothers: George Andrew
"Earl" Sargent and wife, Brenda of Richlands, VA, James Allen Sargent
and wife, Mary of Brownsville, TX, Jack Leonard Sargent and wife, Betty of
Bristol, VA Also surviving are twelve grandchildren, fourteen great
grandchildren, and a host of family and friends.
Graveside services for Emmit Sargent will be conducted at 2 pm on
Sunday, September 3, 2017 at Greenhills Memory Gardens in Claypool Hill, VA
with Rev. Danny Houchins officiating. Interment will follow. Pallbearers will
be: Randy Cruey, Ernie Horton, William Sargent, Ryan Sargent, Doug Sargent,
James Lester, Matt Gilbert, and Erik Sargent.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2017, Richlands, Tazewell Co., VA, Obituary
Dana Jean Kennedy, age 68 [1949], of Richlands, Virginia, was surrounded
by her loving family when she drew her last breath on Friday, October 6, 2017,
at the home of her daughter, Dede Greene. She was born in Richlands, Virginia,
the daughter of the late Marvin Fred Underwood and Mabel Houchins.
She was a loving mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister and
friend. Dana enjoyed being a homemaker, and spending time with her family. She
loved to go to yard sales and find treasures, eating out, watching TV and
talking on the phone.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her
husband, Isaac "Sam" Kennedy; grandson, Gavin Rayn Justice; and
sisters, Janet Ann Bullion and Geraldine Roberts; brothers, Tommy
Blankenship, Donald Blankenship, and Marvin Underwood, Jr.
Those who remain to carry on her spirit are her daughter, Dede
Greene and husband, Tim of Cedar Bluff,
Virginia; her son, Ira "Chuck" Jackson, Jr. and wife, Orlisa of
Richlands, Virginia; sisters, Elaine Shortt and husband, Buford of Road Ridge,
Virginia and Betty Payne of Mansfield, Ohio; brothers, Buddy
Blankenship of Sparta, NC. and
Danny Rocky Underwood of Richlands, VA; and special granddaughter, Amanda
White, that she helped to raise. She is also survived by 12 grandchildren, 14
great grandchildren, several nieces and nephews, and a host of family and
friends.
Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. on Monday, October 9,
2017, at the Hurst-Scott Funeral Home in Richlands, Virginia with the Rev. J.
C. Johnson and Walter Boyd officiating. Interment will follow at the Greenhills
Cemetery in Claypool Hill, VA Pallbearers will be Dustin Carty, D. J. Justice,
Tim Greene, David Short, Tommy Bullion, and Doug Jackson Honorary pallbearers
will be Gerald Bullion, Bud Jackson, Soctt Kennedy, Samuel Goodmen, and Ray
Salyers.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2017, Tazewell, Tazewell
Co., VA Obituary
Bluefield Daily Telegraph (WV) - May 16, 2017
Larry Furches Blevins Sr., 80 [1937], Tazewell, VA passed away Saturday, May
13, 2017.
He was preceded in death by his son, Vick Blevins.
Survivors include his loving companion for over 30 years, Altis Blankenship of Tazewell; daughter, Carri Lynn; sons,
Larry Blevins Jr. of Winston Salem, NC, and Greg Blevins of Kernersville, NC;
grandchildren, Tori, Tanner, and Tara Blevins and their mother, Lisa, all of
Mt. Airy, NC.
Funeral services will be conducted 1 PM Wednesday, May 17, 2017 in
the Cleghorn Valley Baptist Church with Rev. Wesley Eller officiating. Burial
will follow in the Old Cleghorn Cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Virginia
Beach City
2017, Virginia Beach City, VA, Obituary
The Virginian-Pilot, (Norfolk, VA) - June 28, 2017
Lillian Spence Waterfield (Blue Eyes) Virginia Beach passed away in
her home surrounded by her loved ones on June 25, 2017. She was a native of
Princess Anne County, Virginia. Lillian was the daughter of the late Clifton
John and Lorene Ewell Spence.
Mrs. Waterfield was the mother of six children. She worked at the
Virginia Beach Fishing Pier Parking Lot for many years as well as the Dam Neck
Base in the Mess Hall; but, her favorite and most loved job was caring for her
children. She was a member of the Virginia Beach Moose Lodge, Chapter 1998
where she served in many capacities within the organization. She enjoyed county
western music, her flowers, growing tomatoes and most of all watching her
favorite soap opera, The Young and the Restless. Her favorite pastime was
spending time with her children every day. Our mother was the Best and Highly
regarded by all that knew her and those that were lucky enough to meet her.
She is preceded in death by her husband Robert L. Waterfield, Sr.,
her daughter, Gail Starr Waterfield Curling, and son in law, Robert Curling.
Left to cherish her memory are her beloved children, Brenda
Waterfield DiPalma and husband, Bill, of Winter Haven FL, Robert Waterfield,
Jr. of Bartow, FL, Terry Waterfield and wife, Brenda Gail, of VA Bch, John D.
Waterfield of Lumberton, NC, and Bonnie Waterfield Hilson, and husband, James,
of VA Bch; her grandchildren, Thomas
A. Grande, Terry L. Hudkins and wife, Nicole, and Anastasia Lillian Jean Waterfield Blankenship; her
great grandchildren, Skye and Luna Salgado and Cheyenne Hudkins; two sisters,
Margie Spence Hickey and Husband, Leon and Amanda Spence Calabrese and husband,
Sam.
A graveside service will be held 12:00 noon, Monday, July 3, 2017 at
Rosewood Memorial Park. You may offer condolences to the family at
http://www.kellumfuneralhome.com/
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2017, Virginia Beach City, VA, Obituary
The Virginian-Pilot, (Norfolk, VA) - July 23, 2017
Columbus Howard (John) Mize Jr.,85, Virginia Beach passed away on
July 18, 2017, at Our Lady of Perpetual help at 4560 Princess Anne Road in
Virginia Beach.
He served 24 1/2 years in the U.S. Army with many tours of duty in
Asia. Following his army career, he worked for 20 years in Civil Service,
retiring at Fort Monroe, and then sold real estate. John was a true gentleman
and gave of himself and everything he owned to family and others. After all, he
was voted "Most Generous" in his high school graduating class. He
enjoyed traveling and took many trips to Hawaii, Florida, Las Vegas, and
Bellevue, Washington, as well as a number of cruises. He enjoyed board games,
communicating with his family via computer, grilling steaks and baking his
famous cheesecake. He was a fine man and will be missed by many.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Mary Ann
Blankenship Otey of
Troutville, Virginia, his father, John M. Webb Sr. of Roanoke,
Virginia, and his two daughters, Patricia Greg of Lakeland, Florida, and Cynthia
Beheler of Daleville, Virginia.
He is survived by his wife of 26 years, Elizabeth, and two sons,
Columbus H. Mize III of Lumberton, Mississippi, and the Reverends John Darin
Mize and Valerie Mize of Johnstown, Pennsylvania. He is also survived by three
half-brothers and two stepsons, Jason Bush and wife Mina of Bellevue,
Washington, and Adam Bush and wife Margaret of Norfolk, Virginia. He also
leaves behind 11 grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren, and one
great-great-grandson. John was a graduate of Troutville High School and of St.
Leo's College.
There will be an Interment Ceremony on Friday, August 25, 2017, at
10 a.m. at the Albert G. Horton Jr. Memorial Veterans Cemetery at 5310 Milners
Road in Suffolk, Virginia, followed by a wake at the family home.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
1940 Census,
Amsterdam District, Botetourt Co., VA,
Mize, Mary M. 32, F, WV, Head,
Mize, Harold M. 15, M, WV, Son,
Mize, Howard M. 08, M, VA, Son,
Stanley, Lula E. 33, F, VA, Lodger,
Brinn, Asinath 23, F, VA, Lodger,
https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:VRY8-BT6
+2017, Virginia Beach
City, VA, Obituary
Published in The Virginian Pilot on Sept. 14,
2017
Elizabeth "Betty" A. Blankenship of Va Beach, passed away Monday, September
11, 2017.
Betty was a Navy Veteran and a Virginia Beach Hospice Volunteer,
receiving the Hospice Volunteer of the Year Award in 1994.
Betty is survived by her children,
Lisa Blankenship, John Blankenship, Linda Barron, Carey Hicks, Catherine Doty, James Blankenship, and Richard Perkins; ten grandchildren,
and twelve great-grandchildren.
The family will receive friends on Saturday, Sept. 16, 2017, from 2
to 4 p.m. at Hollomon-Brown Funeral Home, Lynnhaven Chapel. Burial will be at
Arlington National Cemetery at a later date.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Warren
+2017, Front Royal, Warren Co., VA, Obituary
Published in Northern Virginia Daily from
Apr. 30 to May 1, 2017
Virginia Mae Walther Barton Edwards, 76, of Front Royal, Virginia,
passed away on Sunday, April 30, 2017 at her residence. Mrs. Edwards was born
on December 19, 1940 in Front Royal to the late Jesse Walther and Virginia
Deavers Walther.
She was a graduate of Osborne High School in Manassas, Virginia and
the head custodian at Baldwin Elementary School in Manassas City for 26 years.
Survivors include her companion, Simmie Barton Jr.; three daughters, Violet Pompanio, Debbie
Richardson and Mary Lou
Blankenship; two sons, Bruce
Edward Barton and Ricky Darell Barton; three brothers, Bo Walther, Frankie
Walther and William Walther; sister, Judy Jenkins; eight grandchildren; 16
great grandchildren; and her dog, Lacey.
A memorial service will be held on Tuesday, May 9, 2017 at 7 p.m.
at Maddox Funeral Home, 105 West Main Street, Front Royal where the family will
receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+Mary L
Blankenship – b.01Sep1965 - Front Royal, VA: https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:29BW-PP7
Relatives -
Samuel Patton Blankenship.
+Samuel Patton
Blankenship – b.15Jun1965 - Front Royal, VA: https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:KT22-WBG
Relatives -
Berry Jean Blankenship, Betty J. Blankenship, Mary L. Blankenship.
Washington
+2017, Abingdon, Washington
Co., VA, Obituary
Bristol Herald Courier (VA) - February 9, 2017
Mr. Alex Ferrell, age 82, passed away Tuesday, February 7, 2017, in
Big Stone Gap, [Wise Co.,] VA He was born March 25, 1934, in
Buchanan County, VA, to the late Earl Ferrell and the late Alice Meadows
Ferrell.
Alex enjoyed working with wood, hunting, and making concrete lawn
ornaments. He also enjoyed planting trees.
Besides his parents, he is preceded in death by one son, Randy
Ferrell; one granddaughter, Jennifer Matney; two sisters, Climmie Wricker and Pearl Blankenship;
three brothers, Raymond Ferrell, James Ferrell, and Jay Ferrell.
Alex is survived by his wife, Donie Horn Ferrell; two daughters,
Patsy Walter and husband, Jeff of Auburn, Ind. and Brenda Matney and friend,
Ralph of Abingdon, VA; one son, Michael Ferrell of Meadowview, VA; five
grandchildren, Shannon Walter VanAuken, Tabitha Walter McMahon, Stephanie
Walter Weber, Rodney Matney, and Kevin Matney; four great-grandchildren, Austin
VanAuken, Annissa McMahon, Averi Weber, and Dalton Matney; two
great-great-grandchildren, Lillie VanAuken and Karliah Van Auken; one sister,
Gladis Ferrell Art of Freemont, OH; one brother, Ray Ferrell of WV.
The funeral service will be conducted,11 a.m., Friday, February 10,
2017, in the Forest Hills Chapel of Farris Funeral Service, 19415 Lee Highway,
Abingdon, Virginia 24210. Pallbearers will be family and friends. Burial will
be in Antioch Cemetery in Buchanan County, VA
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2017, Abingdon, Washington Co., VA Obituary
Bristol Herald Courier (VA) - June 4, 2017
Faye Boyd Vance, age 83, of Abingdon, VA, formerly of Oakwood, VA,
departed this life peacefully at her home surrounded by her loving family. She
was born in Little Fox in the Davenport, VA area and was the daughter of the
late Frazier Boyd and Lillie Boyd Ratliff.
She had made her home in the Abingdon area since 1997 and was a
member of the Harvest Worship Center in Bristol, TN.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her
husband, Joseph Fullen Vance; one infant son, Gary Dean Vance; daughter-in-law,
Donna Vance; and four brothers, Lawson Deel, Vince Ratliff, Milton Ratliff, and
Clarence Ratliff.
Survivors include daughters,
Wanda Vance of Kingsport, TN, Brenda Horn and husband, Gary, of Abingdon, VA, Joyce Blankenship and husband,
Sam, of Bristol, TN, Karen Mullins and
husband, Tom, of Oakwood, VA, Sandra Vance of Abingdon, VA, Sherry Coleman and
husband, Don, of Kingsport, TN, Melissa Horne and husband, Kenny, of Oakwood,
VA; sons, Willard Vance of Oakwood, VA, Ralph Vance and wife, Wanda of Oakwood,
VA, Rick Vance of Church Hill, TN; brother, Garmon Owens of Swords Creek, VA;
twelve grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren; special cousin, Roma
Justice of Victoria, VA; special friend, Daisy Thomas of Abingdon, VA
All services for Faye Vance will be private for family only.
Funeral services for Faye Boyd Vance will be conducted Monday, June 5, 2017, at
2 p.m. at the Hurst-Scott Funeral Chapel in Richlands, VA with the Rev. Kenny
Horne officiating. Interment will follow at the Clinch Valley Memorial Cemetery
in Richlands, VA Grandsons will serve as pallbearers.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2017, Abingdon, Washington
Co., VA, Obituary
Mary Eleanora Wolfe Blankenship, 96, passed away on July 8, 2017, in Abingdon, VA, Mary was born
in Dungannon, Virginia (Miller Yard) to the late James and May Wolfe.
She lived in Cleveland, Ohio, for a number of years before
returning to Virginia where she lived out her remaining years in Abingdon, VA
Mary was of the Baptist faith and a founding member of Dungannon Development
Commissions in 1979. She was also a founding member of Jacob Wolfe family
Association of Scott County, VA, in 1975.
Including her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 50 years, Claude "Nick" Burt Blankenship; daughters, Gaynell Penley, Nancy Robison; and one son, Edward
Blankenship "Red";
three grandchildren, Chad Robinson, Stephen Blankenship and Bobbie Penley; brothers, Leonard,
Isaac, Kyle, Charlie, York, Hugh, Walter, Dock, Bob, and Earl Wolfe; sisters,
Mobie Farmer, Gracie Berk, Margie Blevins, and Daisey Ackley.
Survivors include one son,
Claude B. Blankenship; and daughters,
Mary Siegner Semenov and husband Vladimir and Margie Blankenship; grandchildren,
Jonell Penley Campbell, Paula Penley Haynes, Gary Penley, Michael Visage, Penny
Visage, Darryl Blankenship, Carol B Carter, David Siegner, Lauren
Siegner, Ryan Blankenship, Adam Blankenship, Kim Blankenship, Dan Blankenship and Charlene Crumbley; seventeen great-
grandchildren and several great-great-grandchildren along with numerous nieces
and nephews.
A celebration of life service will be held at 1 p.m. Tuesday, July
11, 2017, in Frost Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Claude Blankenship officiating. A
committal service will be held at 4 p.m. Tuesday, July 11, 2017, in the Wolfe
family cemetery located in Dungannon, VA (off Miller Yard Lane).
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Winchester
City
2017, Winchester City, VA, Obituary
Shenandoah Valley-Herald (Woodstock, VA) - March 2, 2017
Randy Chandler, 65, of Winchester, passed away Wednesday, Feb. 22,
2017, at the Winchester Medical Center. He was born in 1951, in Milwaukee,
Wisc., and was a son of the late Maurice R. and Madeline M. Chandler
He graduated from Big Bay De Noc High School in Michigan. He was a
veteran who served in the U.S. Army during the Korean and Vietnam conflicts,
achieving the rank of SP4. He was retired after working as an electrician for
Local Union 26, based out of Washington, D.C. He was a Civil War buff and had a
passion for military history. He participated in various living history events
and also competed in long rifle shooting. He enjoyed riding his Harley,
hunting, fishing and being outdoors. He considered himself a "jack of all
trades and master of none." He was a loving and proud father of his
children. His greatest passion was his family and his grandchildren. He was a
member of Winchester Church of God. He would always tell his family to
"fly with the eagles."
He married Dianna Kenney, who survives, on June 30, 1985, in Front
Royal. Also surviving are two daughters,
Stacy Michelle Chandler of Strasburg and Brandi Rae Blankenship (David) of Warrenton; two sons, Jeremy
"Jay" Wade Chandler of Strasburg and Jamie Wade Chandler (Jennifer)
of Winchester. Also surviving are (six grandchildren)
Stacy's child, Kyleigh Fiona Hepner of Strasburg; Brandi's children, Abigail June and Hannah Rae Blankenship of Warrenton; Jay's child, Cody Jacob Brill of Strasburg;
and Jamie's children, Trent Michael and Kaylyn Riley Chandler of Winchester.
Other survivors include sisters, Diana and Dave Turner of Dayton, Ohio, Ann
Chandler Bradshaw (Terry) of Cooks, Mich. and Rachel "Ginger" Sipe of
Charles Town, W.VA; brothers, John Chandler (Renee) and Bert Chandler, both of
Cooks, Mich.; and a stepmother, Marcelline Chandler.
A funeral service Saturday at Omps Funeral Home's Amherst Chapel,
with Pastor Scott Orndorff officiating.
Private entombment was at Shenandoah Memorial Park in Winchester.
Serving as pallbearers were Jay Chandler, Jamie Chandler, Jeff Carter, Shawn
Hepner, Jason Newlin and Brian Lamb.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Wise
2017, Pound, Wise Co., VA,
Obituary
The Coalfield Progress, (Norton, VA) - October 19, 2017
Mrs. Vera Mae Sowards, 86, of Pound, went home to be with the Lord
and her family members who passed before her on Monday October 16, 2017 from
her residence in Pound. She was surrounded by her loving family.
Mrs. Sowards was a Christian of the Old Regular Baptist faith. She
was a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister and friend. Vera
was a former cook at several restaurants in the Pound area, she enjoyed
quilting, working in the garden and her flowers, puzzle books, and watching TV,
especially Golden Girls and gameshows. Her greatest joy though were the family
get togethers
Mrs. Sowards was preceded in death by her husband, Jack Sowards; her parents, Troy
and Martha (Sturgill) Engle; a grandson, Cody Johnson; her son-in-law Roger
Craft; her sisters Jean Hunsucker, Nina Hobbs and Olga Hampton; and her
brothers, Bill Engle, Junior Engle and Chalmer Engle.
Survivors include her daughters,
Jackie Short and husband Danny of Pound, Martha Blankenship
of Pound, Irma Perry and husband Onsby of Nickelsville and Carol Sue Craft of
Pound; sons, Teddy Sowards and wife Nancy of Pound and Stacy Sowards and wife
Tammie of Pound; 15 grandchildren; 30 great-grandchildren; two
great-great-grandchildren; a brother, Charles Engle and wife Delores of Payne
Gap, Ky.; several nieces and nephews; special nieces and friends, Lena Stallard
and Terri Shortt; and a host of friends and loved ones to cherish her memory.
Funeral services were conducted at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 18, in
the Baker Funeral Home chapel with Reverend Mark Stallard and Danny Short
officiating. Graveside services were conducted at 11 a.m. Thursday at the
Sowards Family Cemetery on Big Branch in Pound where grandsons served as
pallbearers.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Wythe
+2017, Max Meadows, Wythe Co., VA, Obituary
Richlands News-Press (VA) - June 14, 2017
Wilma Mae Jennings, age 66, of Max Meadows, VA passed away on
Sunday, June 11, 2017. She was born on December 27, 1950, in Wythe County,
daughter of the late Daniel Webb Jennings and Stella Lawson Jennings.
She was also preceded in death by a brother, Gary Lee Jennings; and
a sister, Barbara Blankenship.
Wilma is survived by three sisters, Linda J. Dalton and Lum of
Barren Springs, VA, Susan York of Barren Springs, VA, and Wanda F. Jennings of
Max Meadows, VA; and brother, Ray Jennings of Max Meadows, VA
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, June 14, 2017,
at Picketts Chapel Holiness Church with Pastor Jamie Cooper officiating.
Interment will follow in Lawson Family Cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2017, Max Meadows, Wythe Co., VA, Obituary
Micheal Ray Blankenship, 66, of Max Meadows, VA, passed away Friday, November 10, 2017. He
was born December 22, 1951 at Bland, VA, the son of the late Randolph Madison & Geneva Dykes Blankenship.
He was an avid Nascar fan and his favorite driver was Dale, Jr. He
was passionate about animals and would take in a stray in a heartbeat,
especially cats.
Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother Kenny Blankenship.
Left to cherish his memory are his loving wife of 47 years, Mary
Bowles Blankenship; his sons & their spouses, James Micheal Blankenship & Johnny Adkison and Clarence Madison & Deidre Blankenship; his daughters
& son-in-law, Patricia Ann
Blankenship and Crystal Gayle & Joe Vibbert; his special
grandchildren, Ethan McKinley and Madison Olivia; a brother, Lee
Blankenship; a sister, Linda Berry;
an aunt, Regina Harmon; several nieces and nephews; and two special friends,
Waco Shaw and Sharon Mitchell.
Funeral services will be held Sunday, November 12, 2017 at 2:00 P.M.
at Bastian Church of God with Pastor Paul Looney and Rev. Dennis Moore
officiating. Per his wishes, Micheal will be cremated, and the family plans to
bury his remains in Rose Hill Cemetery at a later date.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2017, Max Meadows, Wythe Co., VA, Obituary
The Floyd Press, (VA) - November 15, 2017
Michael Ray Blankenship, 66, of Max Meadows, VA, passed away on Friday, November 10, 2017.
He was born on December 22, 1951, in Bland, VA, the son of the late Randolph Madison and Geneva Dykes
Blankenship.
He was an avid Nascar fan and his favorite driver was Dale, Jr He
was passionate about animals and would take in a stray in a heartbeat,
especially cats.
Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Kenny Blankenship.
Left to cherish his memory are his loving wife of 47 years, Mary
Bowles Blankenship; his sons and their spouses, James
Micheal Blankenship and Johnny
Adkison, and Clarence Madison
and Deidre Blankenship ; his daughters and son-in-law, Patricia Ann Blankenship , and Crystal Gayle and Joe Vibbert; his special grandchildren, Ethan McKinley and
Madison Olivia; a brother, Lee Blankenship ; a sister,
Linda Berry; an aunt, Regina Harmon; several
nieces and nephews; and two special friends, Waco Shaw and Sharon Mitchell.
Funeral services were held Sunday, November 12, 2017, 2 p.m. at
Bastian Church of God with Pastor Cammy Bowles and the Rev. Dennis Moore
officiating. Per his wishes, Micheal will be cremated, and the family plans to
bury his cremains in Rose Hill Cemetery at a later date.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2017, Wytheville, Wythe Co., VA, Obituary
The Bland County Messenger, (Marion, VA) - March 22, 2017
Mary Marie Kegley King, age 76, of Wytheville, passed away on
Thursday, March 16, 2017.
Mary was a member of the Ft. Chiswell Church of Christ.
She was preceded in death by her father, James Allen Kegley; mother, Edna Marie Umberger Kegley; and a
brother, Kenneth Leo Kegley.
She is survived by husband, Garnett Luther King of Wytheville; sons
and daughters-in-law, Garnett Wayne King and Pam, Darrin Shane King and Cindy,
all of Wytheville; daughter and son-in-law, Michelle Renea King Govin and
Robert of Wytheville; sister, Irene Blankenship of Wytheville; grandchildren and spouses,
Shawn King, Shane King and Sarah, Brandon King, Brenna King, Derek Govin, Haley
Govin Morehead and Joseph, and Makenzie Govin; great grandchildren, Chase King,
Payton Morehead; beloved pets, Bruno and Cocoa; and several nieces, nephews and
cousins.
A funeral service was held at 2 p.m, Monday, March 20, 2017, at
Grubb Funeral Chapel conducted by Minister Steve Canup and Minister Eddie
Braddy with interment to follow in the West End Cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2017, Wytheville, Wythe Co., VA, Funeral
http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/name/Patricia-Blankenship-obituary?pid=1000000185645376
Ms. Patricia Lynn Blankenship of Wytheville, Virginia, was born on August 1, 1953 and passed
away on Saturday, May 27, 2017.
Celebration of Life Services will be held Thursday, June 1, 2017 at
7:00 PM the Rock Worship Center in Galax, VA with Michelle Keesling
officiating.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2017, Wytheville, Wythe Co., VA, Obituary
Ms. Patricia Lynn Blankenship, age
63 of Wytheville, VA formerly of Galax passed away Saturday, May 27, 2017 at
the Kindred Hospital in Greensboro, NC. Ms. Blankenship was born in Grayson
County, VA., August 1. 1953 to the late Jack Durham and
Wilma Jean Stuart Durham.
She is survived by one son; Chad E. Blankenship and
wife Melissa of Fries, VA; four sisters; Teresa Burchette of Rhonda, NC., Kimmy
George and husband Bobby of Uniontown, PA., Jodi Shirk of Wytheville, VA., and
Lori Roca and husband Mike of Freemont, OH., two brothers; Ricky Durham of
Elkin, NC and Adam Hatfield and wife Heather of Freemont. OH. Three grandchildren; Skye
Mashea Blankenship, Makayla Jean Simpkins and Erika Ann Blankenship. Two
great grandchildren; Lakota Ann Pollard and Silas Jessie Mahoney along with
several special nieces and nephews also survive.
Celebration of Life Services
will be held Thursday, June 1, 2017 at 7:00 PM the Rock Worship Center in
Galax, VA with Michelle Keesling officiating. The family will receive friends
from 6:00 until 7:00 pm prior to services.